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BRIDALSHOWCASE

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2016 | 1-4 PM

Meet Central Virginia’s premierwedding service providers

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On the cOver: Local teens spent hours perfecting this piano on Main Street, part of the Hill City Keys project. See the behind-the-scenes work starting on page 27.

On thIS PAGe:When touring Luray Caverns, you may see stalactites that are more than five feet long. On page 135, learn more about the attraction and the town itself.

135 TRAVELGet Lost in LurayWhere Natural history Meets aMericaN history

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SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2016 | 1-4 PM

Meet Central Virginia’s premierwedding service providers

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JOyCe Ann C. HOuCKAward-Winning Needlework Enthusiast

Art 27THe BeAT GOeS OnThird Year of Hill City Keys

BOdy39THe STudenT dOCTOr WiLL See yOu nOWNew Faces in Our Medical Community

lOOK!49eMBrACe SuMMer8 Creative Products from Local Stores

hOme50everyOne’S FOSTer FAMiLyLessons in Genuine Hospitality

thIS cIty69diSCOver, CreATe, COLLABOrATeTour Lynchburg’s First Makerspace

GArden128SuMMer GArdenSFrom Bones to Bounty

tASte143diSHinG iT upCafé Bliss

COMinG riGHT upKathleen O’Byrne’s Irish Tea Room

FeATureMeet Me on the Patio

LOCAL FLAvOrYou Say Tomato

14 EdITOR'S LETTER

16 LIvING OuT LOud

16 PICK OF THE LITTER

19 uPFRONT

80 LYNCHBuRG MAP

152 CALENdAR OF EvENTS

154 SNAPSHOT

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Contributing Writers Shelley Basinger, Heather Cravens, Patrick Evans-Hylton,

Emily Hedrick, Tiffany Lyttle, Drew Menard, Suzanne Ramsey, Susan Timmons

Vice President of Production Holly WattersArt Director Chris Meligonis

Client Relations Manager Brittany ProctorContributing Artists Josh Haralson

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Lynchburg Living magazine is a free full-color publication that

promotes lynchburg and the central Virginia area as a whole and

prides itself as being lynchburg’s magazine specializing in providing

articles concerning upcoming events, entertainment, dining, lifestyle

and community. We also include feature articles covering family issues,

local arts, clubs and organizations. Lynchburg Living prints more than

20,000 copies bi-monthly and is featured in locations in and around

the lynchburg, Forest and Bedford areas with an estimated reach of

over 75,000 in its reading audience.

When I showed my stepdaughters (ages 8 and 10) my first Letter from the Editor in the

June/July issue of Lynchburg Business, they had a couple of questions. First, ‘What is a Letter from the Editor?’ (And while I envisioned this explanation being very simple, it actually took me a few tries to get it right.)

Second, they wanted to know as they skimmed the page, ‘Did you talk about us?’ (You’ve gotta love kids. They keep it real.) I was so relieved I could show them the “mention” I included about them playing in their room on a Sunday morning.

Along with those two beautiful girls in my life, we are all anxiously awaiting a new little lady to join us sometime in August. (The girls’ questions about this topic are, as you can imagine, endless. And much, much harder to answer!)

Families. Traditional, blended, sane or just plain wacky—they come in all shapes and sizes. Like you, I wouldn’t trade mine for anything in the world. That’s why I absolutely love our focus on families and community in "The Summer Issue" of Lynchburg Living—because I believe the bond we have with our loved ones is truly the backbone of this region.

As you flip through, I hope you’ll be inspired by the Foster family in our Home department. Not only do Rodney and Heidi have so much to teach all of us about home building and home décor but they also embody their last name by opening their home to others in a selfless way. Read their story starting on page 50.

Maybe your family includes your four-legged friend, like mine does. (Be prepared for stories about my lazy pit bull Sadie who is scared of her own shadow, plastic bags and any object with a cord.) On page 22, see how Joyce Ann Houck, our Artist Profile, is winning national awards with her pet-inspired creations—all made with needle and thread.

And with the long days and sunshine at their peak, we have plenty of ideas for you to take advantage of the final few weeks of summer. Check out an idea for a family day trip adventure on page 135, where you’ll learn there is so much more to the town of Luray than just a cave. In our Taste feature, take a break from the backyard grill, and check out some of the best patio dining spots in Lynchburg. And be sure to “Mark Your Calendars” for a few family-friendly events in the area, a few pages over in our UpFront section.

But with all of the planned vacations, day trips, cookouts and festivals, don’t forget to embrace summertime for its simple, impromptu moments. For my family, that means a long and untimed walk with the family dog, a quick stop for ice cream in the middle of the afternoon or an endless Uno game after dinner.

Sometimes, when you least expect it, that’s when the best family memories are made.

Shelley Basinger, Managing [email protected]

LETTER FROM THE EdITOR

shelley Basinger sits at the heritage high school piano on Main street, featured on

our cover. (Disclaimer: she hasn’t received any formal training since seventh grade.)




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FeeDBaCK We appreciate all feedback we receive about Lynchburg

Living and really enjoy it when our “behind-the-scenes” staff are

recognized for their hard work.

While a lot of people turn to social media

or email, Barbara Bowman, our May/June

artist Profile, sent Lynchburg Living’s art

director chris Meligonis a handwritten thank

you note that included the following:

“Dear Chris…Thank you for all

of your efforts on behalf of my art

feature in the May/June issue

of Lynchburg Living magazine. You did a beautiful

job, and I was thrilled with the results.”

When Virginia Beach-based photographer Jim

Pile visited lynchburg for several days of shoots for

“Faces of lynchburg,” he left quite an impression

on Nancy allen and others from James river yoga.

allen passed along this feedback:

“We took a regular photo to begin with, and

it was his suggestion that we do something fun.

Specifically, he said, ‘Hey, let’s have some fun. I never get to

take pictures of people who can sit on the floor AND get back up

again.’ The photo we ended up with—which everyone loves—is just

from messing around and taking his suggestion to have fun.”

upCoMinG VotinGhead to lynchburgliving.com to participate in our upcoming

contests and recognition!

Nominate your favorite nonprofit through July 15 for our

3rd annual Giving Back awards. then, there will be two weeks of

voting with the final round ending on July 29.

also in July, look for our 2016 Best of Lynchburg web page

to go live. you can nominate all of your area favorites in dozens

of categories.

THE FACES OF

YogaJames River Yoga Studio is a collective of well-trained and experienced teachers with roots in the local area. We bring a love for yoga

and its students to every class and it shows; the community at James River Yoga is welcoming and inclusive, and our reputation has

grown over time and continues to grow through word of mouth and referrals from health care professionals. Join us for FREE August

weekend classes; visit us at www.jamesriveryoga.com.James River Yoga Studio | 311 Rivermont Avenue, Lynchburg, VA 24504 | www.jamesriveryoga.com

We WaNt to hear FroM you!Write to Feedback, Lynchburg Living magazine, 1035 avalon Dr., Forest, Va 24551. send e-mail to [email protected].

correspondents must identify themselves; names may be withheld on request. Lynchburg Living may edit or condense letters.

Meet samson, a shy boy who is a true love-bug!

once this handsome pup warms up to you, he is incredibly

loving. samson would be a good fit for a home with lots of

affection and time for positive reinforcement training. he would

also do best in a home with mature children.

if you already have a K-9 companion in your home and are interested

in samson, we would recommend a meet and greet. come to the

lynchburg humane society today to meet this sweet dog!

PICK OF THE LITTEREvERY ISSuE, Lynchburg Living PARTNERS WITH THE LYNCHBuRG HuMANE SOCIETY

uPDate: Great news! Our May/June

“Pick of the Litter” Brownie was adopted!

If you are interested in Samson, please call the Lynchburg Humane Society (434) 448-0088 or visit

the shelter at 1211 Old Graves Mill Road.

Meet “saMsoN”

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“The Dog Days of Summer”

at Mister Goodies

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a man and his dog, both riding a moped,

made a pit stop for some ice cream at Mister

Goodies on timberlake road.

Her pink glasses aren’t just for giggles.

in fact, a brand of dog sunglasses, known as

“Doggles,” are a popular safety product for

our furry friends, protecting their eyes from

wind, sun or debris.

Photo by Jim Pile for Lynchburg Living.


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tell us about the business you entered into the yea! competition.

true Dimension education is the Netflix for high school course selection. Within a school district, we will collect student data and predict which courses a particular student will be successful in. our software does this by utilizing a machine-learning algorithm similar to what Netflix uses to predict movies.

Were you surprised they granted you the most money, $1,500?

i was definitely surprised! i had no idea that they saw so much value in my company. i’m very grateful for the investor panel and more specifically, stefanie Prokity, a very established education technology entrepreneur.

Nathan Simpson

Paws in the PoolBring your furry friend to the Miller Park

pool for a special event to close out the

summer swimming season. on aug. 20, from 12-3 p.m., dogs will be allowed to swim with

their owners in the pool following its last day

open for humans. admission is $25 for each

owner and their dog; $5 for any additional dogs. this event is a

fundraiser for the lynchburg Dog Park.

Smith Mountain Lake Guinness World Record Challenge

to continue celebrating the 50th

anniversary of smith Mountain lake, the

Franklin county yMca is challenging the

community to help break the Guinness

World record for the most people floating

in a human chain. (the current record is 634 established in taiwan

on June 28, 2014.) the event is aug. 6 at 10 a.m. if you want to

join, you must pre-register by July 15. cost is $5 per person or $10

per family. More information at www.franklincountyymca.org.

Family Day 40s Festivaltake the family back in time at this unique

and fun history event on July 16, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. the National D-Day Memorial’s

annual “family day” event features life in the

1940s. Visitors will have the chance to meet

with World War ii veterans, view artifacts, see

demonstrations and more. adult admission is $10: 18 and under

free. Discounts for veterans and active military.

Mark Your CalendarsJuly/August

The Big Screen…Under the StarsF

ollowing a very popular pilot event last fall, lynchburg

Parks and recreation is now offering a full summer season

of “Movies in the Park” for families and friends to enjoy.

“People were so excited last year. even with a 90 percent

chance of rain, we still had about 800 people come out to see

The Princess Bride in october,” said Brittany Griffith, marketing

and development coordinator.

on July 15, at 8:30 p.m., head to riverside

Park to watch the steven spielberg blockbuster

Jurassic Park. then on aug. 19, at 8 p.m.,

the series will feature the classic comedy

Ferris Bueller’s Day Off. Both movies

are rated PG-13.

small children will enjoy the Disney

movie Big Hero 6 on sept. 17 at 7:30 p.m.

OCCupATiOn: Rising Junior at Appomattox High School and this year’s top winner at the Young Entrepreneurs Academy (YEA!) competition.

reSideS: Appomattox, Va.

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Hello! to Fifth and Federal Barrel station restaurant offering a Whiskey

bar, craft beers and southern fare. expected to open late July/early august.

Hello! to Kathleen o'Byrne's irish tearoom, open in the Boonsboro shopping center since late april. More on page 144.

Hello! to discount grocery store aldi, open on lakeside Drive since May.

Hello! to café Bliss, now serving a variety of foods, gourmet coffee and organic drinks at the base of the Bank of the James building downtown. More on page 143.

Hello! to the Water Dog, a riverside taphouse coming to Jefferson street in early august.

Hello! to Benny’s, set to bring “New york style” pizza to Main street in late summer.

Hello! to the hills, expected to open in the former Blue Dahlia on Graves Mill road in July.

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Local Openings & Closings

Behind-the-Scenes there were plenty of spontaneous

moments during our approximately 40 “Faces of lynchburg” photo shoots.

Photographer lashonda Delivuk didn’t have to do too much directing when she visited custom structures. she arrived to find the group with a variety of props and a sketch showing her

the funny photo they wanted to take! See all of this year’s Faces starting on

page 83!

safety first for photographer Jim Pile, who wore a welding mask during a shoot at Vector space. Read more about the non-profit starting on page 69.

#LynchburgLiving lynchburg’s Percival’s island is a popular

spot for photos, from the picturesque bridge over the James river to the eye-catching “loVe” artwork along the trail.

Tag your photos on Instagram and you may see them in a future issue! Just use #LynchburgLiving in your post.

Where did you get the idea and inspiration to create true Dimension?

When i began the yea! Program, i knew i wanted to help K-12 education. each year, about 1.3 million students drop out of high school in the united states. that’s one student every 20 seconds.

How did you become involved in computer programming/software creation?

i began building websites when i was in seventh grade. My computer marketing teacher introduced me to htMl. since then, i have developed about 40 freelance projects for my clients. software has been a fairly new addition to my interests. i wish i would have started learning about software much earlier!

Did you always have a knack for technology?

Not necessarily technology, but i have always been curious. curious in how things work, interact and help society.

What’s next for true Dimension?true Dimension is currently seeking our seed

funding round. We have raised around $15,000 from grants and investors. We will need some

additional funds to fully build the software. We are also filing for a provisional patent to protect our software. since the company was founded in November, our team has grown to include five co-founders. the team consists of four high school students and one long-time region 2000 educator, Jason clark.

as you look ahead to your future, what are your goals and aspirations?

i hope to become a serial entrepreneur and philanthropist. K-12 education is my passion, and i hope to significantly lower the dropout rates within the public school system.

What’s something most people don’t know about you?

i absolutely love latino pop music. i frequently listen to Don omar’s Danza Kuduro when working on true Dimension. We are part of a co-working office environment, which i named ‘KuduroX,’ combining my favorite song and favorite start-up accelerator, GoogleX.

What are some of your favorite things to do with your friends and family?

Nick Mendoza, a true Dimension co-founder, and i frequently go into the city and capture

some pretty unique shots. Photography is our side business, and we love the unique combination of lynchburg, which allows both cityscape and nature photography.

name the top spot you like to visit in the area.

i love downtown lynchburg. Most of the meetings involving true Dimension’s software development take place in a historic lynchburg building, currently the home of sharp top software.

so it sounds like you would one day like to start up your business in Lynchburg?

of course! true Dimension plans to move into the city once we deploy the software.

What does the phrase “Lynchburg Living” mean to you?

lynchburg living is the spirit of the lynchburg community. it has been a pleasure to work with the lynchburg regional Business alliance and many of the other businesses within the area.

another classic kid flick, Finding Nemo, will be featured

sept. 30 at 7 p.m.

But don’t arrive right at show time. Food trucks will be at

each event starting at 5 p.m.

“We really want people to come to the park early…play on

basketball on the courts, use the playground, take a walk on

the path. really make a night of it,” said Griffith.

You can also take a break from the theater in Bedford. The

county’s Summer Movie in the Park is July 30 at 8:30 p.m. and features Disney Pixar’s inside out. Bring your own blanket

and chair to 1257 County Farm Rd.


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How did your interest in needlework begin?

I began “stitching/sewing” as a young child with a cousin while my paternal grandmother was quilting. She would give us a piece of cloth and a threaded needle, and we would “sew” Barbie doll clothes for hours sitting on her bed. Once the thread was used in the needle, we would push the needle into the mattress and ask for another threaded needle. My maternal grandmother was also a quilter, and, in my mother’s later years, she quilted as well. While I was influenced by them, I never got the quilting bug. But I did teach my mother to needlepoint before she died.

The actual stitched needlework did not begin until 1977 or so. That began as simple counted cross-stitch pieces until I saw my mother-in-law do needlepoint. My first needlepoint project was to stitch 10 dining room chair bottoms. I didn’t realize the magnitude

of the project. I found a mentor, Helen Whidden, who helped me with the design and taught me to do basketweave. I thought I could do those chair bottoms in a few months. Thirty-five years later, I only have 4 completed and have decided that I’ve done enough of those. She also introduced me to the local Seven Hills Chapter of the American Needlepoint Guild in 1981. That is where the real journey began.

In about 2008, I joined the Embroiders Guild of America. They have a chapter in Roanoke. That is where I was introduced to “thread painting.” There is also a group of ladies who meet in Bedford just to stitch.

Why did you stick with it?

I guess the more I learned about needlework the more intrigued I became and wanted to try everything I saw. When I first started

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Joyce Ann C. HouckTiTle: Needlework Enthusiast | Age: 64

FAsT FAcTs: Specializes in Pet Portraits 2016 Best-In-Show Winner at National Academy of Needlearts

Headed to London’s Royal School of Needlework

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doing needlepoint, it was all pretty much basketweave and wool on a countable canvas as the base. Today there are so many options for base canvas/fabric on which to stitch, and the threads are endless.

Where and how do you formally study needlework?

I only had one high school art class that I don’t remember much about. But as I began to stitch, I wanted to try everything and pretty much have through workshops and annual seminar classes with the American Needlepoint Guild and the Embroiders Guild of America that are held all over the United States.

My love of thread painting began after a friend and guild member took a class from Tanya Berlin of Berlin Embroideries from Canada. She came back to the group and taught us the basics of the technique. She likes to say she taught me everything I know. In truth, she gets credit for introducing me to this wonderful expression of needleart. At this point, I think I have found my niche.

I came to know how afraid I was of color as I began to do thread painting. Shading is a very important part of the technique, and I struggle with it a bit. The best thing I ever did was to study with Berlin. She is the real pro at doing pet portraits. She began to show me to stitch what I see in my working photos of the animals and to work with the shading. Two years ago, I also took private lessons with the Royal School of Needlework in London. That was a big help. My husband says he sees the “before and after London” difference.

How has your technique changed over time?

For one thing, I do pretty much all thread painting now. It just speaks to me and gives me the opportunity to express what I see. Before thread painting, I would take a class and work a kit. There is not much room there for making changes in the design. Most everything I do now is an original or an adaptation.

With the thread painting, I start with a photograph (mine or someone else’s) and try to create the exact likeness in embroidery using a silk ground fabric and one single strand of thread at a time.

When doing a commissioned piece, I like to do my own photography. I have learned which poses work; getting the subjects to comply is most challenging. It gives me some interaction with the dog to get a feel for the personality. I try to use it in the portrait as I stitch.

I’ve learned that if you can’t get the dog’s expression in the eyes correct everything else doesn’t matter. The eyes reflect the dog’s personality. The same with the nose.

Whose needlework were/are you influenced by?

In thread painting, I would have to say early on it was Berlin. But as I have become more acquainted with the Royal School of Needlework in London, I’m so amazed at the work they do. Their restoration work on so many antiques amazes me. They also do commission work for new designs as well. Their abilities in thread painting are spectacular. The likenesses they reproduce with needle and thread are so exact. When I was there two years ago, I had the opportunity to tour their studio which is usually off limits. They were working on a church altar piece that was eight feet long and four feet tall from the early 1700’s. They were replacing the disintegrating ground fabric that was velvet and reapplying the silk stitching that was 300 years old to new velvet. It looked wonderful.

What are some of the more memorable pieces you’ve worked on?

All of my thread painting pieces of dogs were memorable in different ways. The very first dog was of our deceased English setter, Major. The Christmas after his death I decided to do it as a gift for my husband. There were lots of laughs as I remembered him as a puppy and lots of tears with his loss.

The other memorable thing I feel good about was when I was asked to lead a group to replace the altar kneelers at my church, St. Paul’s Episcopal. That was a five-year project that concluded in 2015 with 10 beautiful kneelers. We had 12 stitchers; some had never stitched before, which was amazing. But after classes and passing a proficiency test, we were off and stitching. Those stitchers were amazing to work with and should be very proud of what we accomplished. That will always be one of those lifetime achievement items for me.

Where do you find inspiration?

The inspirations come from everywhere. When I see dogs, I see a thread painting portrait. When I see flowers, I see it in thread painting. The same with birds. I take lots of photographs and save every picture I see in a magazine and think, “One day I might just stitch that.” >>

SLOW AND STEADY—Each thread painting masterpiece requires dedication. Houck says she spent about 400 hours stitching the family’s dog Sugar (above).

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Tell us about your most recent national accomplishment.

I just returned in early April from a show for the National Academy of Needlearts in Troy, Michigan with a Best-In-Show ribbon, a ribbon for exceptional technique, a Judge’s Choice award and a blue ribbon all for one piece, “Three Litters.”

What’s next for you in your journey?

The next journey is literally to the Royal School of Needlework in London again to pursue a summer intensive class in thread painting. Since I am somewhat self-taught in the technique, I want to learn how Brits do it. The British and the Australians are phenomenal needleartists. But when I was in London two years ago, I was encouraged not to change my style, that what I was doing “worked well for me.” So I’m not sure I should change much. I am hoping I can combine what I think I already know and enhance my skill with what they can teach me.

What sets needlework/needleart apart from more main-stream art concepts like painting and sculpture?

I think they are very similar only the mediums are different. In needlework you still have to have an inspiration and a vision of what you want your work to look like. It can be done in paint, clay or thread or any other medium. For many years the needleart guilds have struggled to have their work accepted as an art form and not a “craft.” Today it truly has evolved into an art form. With all the different threads available, it’s hard not to say it’s not an art form.

How would you describe your personal philosophy of art?

I had to think about this question a bit. I am not much of an art critic. I just know I can’t appreciate abstract works. I’m drawn to realistic works and impressionist works. This doesn’t mean I don’t like it; I just haven’t learned to appreciate it. Maybe with more time and study.

I have thought that someday I would like to try my hand at painting. Water colors most likely and definitely realistic works. But there is never enough time to stitch let alone paint.

What’s the role of art in a community?

I think art in our community is very important. It brings like-minded people together and offers an opportunity to others to expand their culture, learn and even try doing some type of art themselves. We are lucky to have a very active art club in Lynchburg and a very active art community.

What do you recommend for someone interested in getting involved in needlework?

We are very lucky to have a chapter of the American Needlework Guild right here in Lynchburg. They meet the third Wednesday of each month at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church. All levels of skill are welcome; we have a very special group of stitchers who are willing to share what they have learned over the years.

Any closing thoughts?

I am very humbled by the most recent awards for “Three Litters.” Many people have said some very nice things about my works. I am certain this is a God-given talent, and I am amazed at my own work sometimes and wonder how in the world I can do this. That’s how I know it comes from a higher source than my own, and I feel very blessed.

How can readers get in touch with you?

I would be happy to speak with anyone who wants more information on needlework or is interested in learning more about thread painting. I am always interested in considering additional commissions as well. You can reach me at my home (434) 384-9329 or by email, [email protected].

MIXING IT UP—After the big national awards for “Three Litters” (top middle), Houck’s husband encouraged her to take a break from dogs. She’s currently working on a new bird creation.

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When Libby Fitzgerald saw beautiful, professionally-painted pianos being played by people of all ages along the streets of Lancaster, Pennsylvania, she knew that this idyllic scene belonged in Lynchburg,

Virginia as well. She returned home from her trip in 2013 determined to start a similar project—with one notable difference.

“The new idea I got after returning home was to have student artists in our area schools paint the pianos, rather than using professional artists as

they had done in Lancaster,” Fitzgerald says. “My thought was that we could combine

music with art to showcase student talent, give them a chance to make a civic contribution, and create pride within those school communities.”

After Fitzgerald received sponsorship from the James River Council for the Arts and Humanities and several donated pianos, Hill City Keys (formerly Keys for the Hill City) made its debut in May 2014.

VACATION INSPIRATION—Libby Fitzgerald, founder of Hill City Keys, was inspired by street pianos she saw while on a trip in 2013.

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Two years later, Hill City Keys is still bringing art and music to Lynchburg but on an even larger scale. Five high schools participated in the inaugural event. This year, nine schools are participating: E.C. Glass, Heritage, Altavista, and Brookville high schools; Linkhorne, Dunbar, and Sandusky middle schools; James River Day School; and Liberty University. The pianos made their debut at various businesses downtown at the First Friday event on May 6 and will remain on display until October 31.

New this year, Hill City Keys attained sponsorship from the Academy Center of the Arts. One boon of this relationship is additional staff support. “There are now more staff to help me with ideas, marketing, outreach, billing, planning

musical events around the pianos, and so many other details. I am truly grateful for that help, and I think the Academy is the perfect home for Hill

City Keys,” Fitzgerald remarks.

She says this new relationship also benefits the community as a whole. “Hill City Keys is part of the exciting new Outreach Initiative at the Academy,” Fitzgerald says. “That means that any funds I raise from the program, beyond my expenses, will help support that effort, which includes over $17,000 in need-based scholarships for Academy classes and camps, free tickets to Academy shows, a Healthy Snacks and Cinema program for local youth, and a partnership with the YMCA Summer Learning Loss Prevention Program, to name just a few components. All of it is geared toward making the arts more accessible to underprivileged parts of our community.”

Evan Smith, director of community outreach at the Academy, believes that the Academy’s sponsorship of Hill City Keys benefits the Academy, Hill City Keys, and the community at large. “Hill City Keys serves the Academy’s new focus of serving our community through arts and culture,” he says. “For this goal to be met, we must have programs like Hill City Keys that are accessible to everyone in Lynchburg. We expect this program to have more exposure and more impact with it being at the Academy.”

Local schools are also making an impact by breathing new life into the pianos donated to Hill City Keys. Mike Bremer, a social studies teacher at Sandusky Middle School and longtime sponsor of student-led Relay for Life teams, saw the project as an opportunity to highlight Sandusky’s efforts to raise money for cancer research. In collaboration

TEAM EFFORT—Fitzgerald (far left) expects the Hill City Keys program to gain even more momentum from this year’s new partnership with the Academy Center of the Arts (ACA). Also pictured: Geoff Kershner, ACA director (second from left), Dan Hedding, LU student (seated), Vice-Mayor Ceasor Johnson (second from right) and Evan Smith, ACA outreach director (far right).

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with Sandusky art teacher Karen Camden, Bremer proposed that Sandusky’s Relay for Life team, “Spartans for a Cure,” take the lead in designing the artwork for the piano. According to Bremer, the students were thrilled to be involved.

“The students were enthusiastic about the project, particularly through the design phase,” he says. “They expressed excitement to be able to show

their commitment to fighting back against cancer in a new, public forum. A core of dedicated

students prepared the piano and then a select group performed the more delicate painting tasks.”

The students decided to decorate the piano to go along with this year’s theme for Lynchburg’s Relay for Life, “County Fair—Give Cancer the Boot,” using boots of all sizes to reflect the fact that cancer affects people of all ages. Bremer notes that as the students worked on the piano, other students asked to become part of the project and adults at the school “became curious, donated boots and

supplies, and supported students in completing the project on time.” Funds were also donated to “Spartans for a Cure” during this time. Between mid-February and the end of April, students volunteered over 125 hours to complete the project. “Once a student learns the value of volunteerism, it becomes an integral part of a sense of belonging that lingers into adulthood,” Bremer remarks. “These students will continue to enrich our communities and participate in improving our lives in meaningful ways.”


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TECH SUPPORT—The Heritage High School students used Adobe Illustrator to assist them in their design as they recreated some Van Gogh pieces on their piano.

Of course, the most rewarding experiences are also subject to considerable challenges; Heritage High School art teacher Jon Roark can attest to that. After completing their Van Gogh–inspired piano on a Friday, Roark and his art students returned the next Monday morning to a flooded hallway and classroom. “When we walked into school at 6:30 a.m., there were two inches of water in the hall leading into my room and the same two inches of water in my class,” Roark recalls. “Fortunately, the piano bench was up on a table, and there on an apparent high spot in the room sat the piano, as if on some tiny desert island with a circle of water around it. Clearly the floor wasn’t level.”


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Aside from this incident, which Roark says is now funny, the process was smooth and inspirational. Roark wanted to do a Van Gogh theme for the piano in part for a personal reason. “I’ve used Van Gogh in class for years as an example for students to aspire to,” he says. “Recently my brother-in-law Mark Lindamood has become a huge fan of the man, sort of pushing me to look deeper. I’ve done several copies of his self-portraits as gifts for Mark, and the kids always see this stuff being done. I think that inspires them to also look deeper.”

The creative process involved several steps including sanding the piano, cleaning it, painting it white, measuring the panels and redrawing them as simple shapes in Adobe Illustrator, transferring the shapes to the piano, and painting the images on those shapes. Seniors who had worked on Heritage’s previous piano took the lead on the project, but Roark was also keen to involve freshmen and other underclassmen.

“I love watching the students take pride and ownership of their work,” he remarks. “Combine that with seeing

the new freshman and underclass talent rearing its head for the first time, and you have a teacher’s dream.” >>

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For E.C. Glass art teacher Linda Harding, getting to design a piano for Amazement Square was a dream come true.

“I jumped on the opportunity to create something for the children’s environment that many of my students have loved,” she says. “Amazement Square has taken a new direction in the educational opportunities they are bringing to our community’s children. Their new Make Shop will focus on repurposing and reengineering items to learn and invent through exploration.”

To this end, Harding and students from her painting and advance studio/advance placement classes used parts from the inside of a piano on the outside of another piano. “We disassembled a piano action and explored several boxes of random instrument parts,” Harding remarks.

“Students were given parts to look at and design what they could be. These sketches

took on themes of ocean, field, and jungle. We added a sprinkle of Dr. Seuss

and our piano began to take shape.”

The piano E.C. Glass created two years ago has taken up permanent residence at the school, marking Hill City Keys as an honored tradition. “The piano we completed two years ago was part of my seniors’ experience, and it now graces our halls at Glass,” Harding says. “Younger students were excited to be a part of this tradition and program themselves. Often you hear lovely music and conversation as students and staff take a moment to express themselves on the keys.”

Music, conversation and self-expression are at the heart of Hill City Keys’ mission as a community art project. Fitzgerald’s favorite memory so far encapsulates all of these things and shows how they can transform a person’s—and possibly an entire community’s—life. “My favorite anecdote is the fellow who used to sit by the Bank of the James, speaking to no one, seemingly lost in his own world,” she recalls. “The first year of the pianos, on the first day they appeared, he proceeded to sit down and play amazing music on one after the other, and ever since he has been a changed person, engaging with everyone. It’s proof to me of the power of music.”

For more information about Hill City Keys, visit the Academy Center of the Arts’ website: academycenter.org. Use #hillcitykeys with your photos and videos of the pianos on social media.

ENGINEERED ART—Inspired by Amazement Square’s new “Make Shop,” E.C. Glass students used parts from the inside of another piano in their design.

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“I’m looking forward to interacting with patients. We’ve spent a lot of time studying, and I have missed working with real people. The chance to apply what we have all learned in class….is why we study so diligently,” said

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The expectations are high for Jensen and his peers, according to Ronnie B. Martin, D.O., dean of LUCOM, who explains that his goal for the student doctors isn’t just passing exams but surpassing the standard expectation of patient care. “Boards measure competency, but we think our goal should be excellence,” said Dr. Martin.

As the pioneer class of LUCOM, the recruitment of these student doctors was taken very seriously. According to Martin, each candidate was painstakingly selected not only for academic prowess and achievements, but also for their humanity. Student doctor Fon Sawitree Kongmuang-Dew, who will also be on rotations in the Lynchburg region, explains that her parents were her biggest influence in her decision to become a doctor. “My mom is a retired nurse and that took a toll on her. She has had chronic back pain for >>

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almost a decade…and it pains me to see her suffer through rounds of doctor visits, physical therapies, [and] medications…but nothing makes her feel better. So I hope I can use OMM [osteopathic manipulative medicine] to relieve her and my patients’ pain soon.”

Student doctor Josh Reynolds, also assigned to Lynchburg, expounds on this idea and explains that through his training he will be able to serve his community in a unique way.

“Being able to approach a patient’s health from multiple directions gives them the best

opportunity to thrive. It also shows them that I truly care about their health, rather

than just earning a paycheck.”

In addition to their humanity, LUCOM student doctors represent various ethnic, religious and social backgrounds. In many cases, they have put their adult lives on hold to pursue a calling to a second career. Statistically, the majority of the students recruited to LUCOM are first-generation physicians, second-career students from rural areas. They are selected in the hopes that they will take their skills back into underserved populations through primary/preventative care. Throughout the first two years of medical school, it has been a priority for Martin and his team of faculty to engage the student doctors in a way that enables the future physicians to fulfill their goals for positive change. Martin explains their simple yet profound approach is to “feed the brain in the classroom and feed the heart in medical outreach.”

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state is Virginia, student doctors come

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are Texas, California, Florida and New York. (Back row from left to

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In fact, many in Central Virginia have already been introduced to the student doctors through events at the Jubilee Center, The Free Clinic of Central Virginia, domestic violence shelters, the YMCA, Runk and Pratt and medical missions locally and internationally. Kongmuang-Dew adds that her ambitions are to improve her community through pediatric neurology. “I’d like to be part of children’s development and help them and their families…so that they can grow up… and reach their best potential and hopefully be part of helping make the world a better place.”

As students pursuing a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O) degree, in contrast to Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) degree or allopathic medicine, they are taught based on a fundamental philosophy that sets them apart in their approach to patient care.

Among these philosophies is the foundation that each individual patient

should be treated as a whole being—mind, body and soul. Osteopathic

medicine operates through a belief that the body is capable of healing itself with

minimal outside interference.

These doctors integrate osteopathic manipulative medicine (OMM) into their practice, where they use their hands to treat and even prevent illness and injury. As Martin explains, “Being well is more than not being diseased. We are so much more than just disease. It’s about the treatment of the patient.” >>

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Kongmuang-Dew says she was drawn to osteopathic medicine because of its holistic approach. “The emphasis on treating patients holistically and respecting each person’s unique character and background is what impresses me the most. As a neuroscientist and a Buddhist, I value the harmony of the brain, body, mind, and spirit, and this aligns well with osteopathic medicine.”

Lily Daniel, another student doctor preparing for Lynchburg rotations, states that in addition to approaching the patient as a whole person, she has learned through osteopathic medicine that trust is paramount. “I really love the purposeful treatment of the ‘whole patient.’

As a physician, I think it is important to inquire about mental and spiritual health

on a regular basis as it can greatly affect their ability to maintain physical health. I think medicine is losing some

of its ability to maintain personal, doctor-patient relationships. Trust is an important aspect of that relationship and inquiring about your patient’s life outside of their illness and getting to know them

allows you to build that trust.”

Equipped with these philosophies and an understanding of medicine and manipulation techniques, these student doctors are prepared to venture into our communities to educate, assess and

enable patients to reach their health goals, under the guidance of local physicians. Martin explains that even in a community where there is an established expectation of excellent care, the physicians themselves will be stepping up their game when mentoring student doctors because they will be leading by example. Also, as the physician does rounds with a student doctor, a thorough explanation of treatment and dialog will be taking place between team members. “Students do a tremendous time of slowing the process down to give that individualized time and attention,” said Martin.

Martin further explains that having student doctors do their rotations locally will create a draw for them to come back to the area, infusing Central Virginia with more local practitioners. “We know there are studies that show that if student doctors and residents are treated professionally and respectfully they will stay in the community and will improve access to healthcare. It also has a big economic impact.”

For Daniel, a fond experience in Central Virginia was exactly what brought her back. “This community welcomed our family over 20 years ago, and [it] has been a wonderful place for us to grow, work and play. It was an easy choice to come back here to train and hopefully give back in some way,” said Daniel.

Bringing more healthcare providers to the area not only has a direct impact on the economy but also creates an environment where

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healthcare becomes more competitive and easily accessed. This is particularly important as parts of Central Virginia are amongst the most underserved in the United States.

The goal of LUCOM, as Martin explains, is to put many of its student

doctors back into community-based practices with a focus on

preventative care. “[Our] primary goal is not research or subspecialties.

Our mission is to graduate community-based physicians

who work towards improving the lives and status of patients.”

Having these ambitious student doctors in hospitals and doctor’s offices is an exciting new horizon for Central Virginia. Student doctor Miranda Westbrook hopes the community is as excited as they are to take the region’s healthcare to a new level. “I think that we’ve been really well-prepared for clinical rotations, and I’m ready to put my skills to the test. There’s going to be a lot of growth and learning that’s going to occur, and I’m excited to have the opportunity!”

Ready to RotateluCoM staff assigned 73 student doctors to do their rotations in the lynchburg region for the next two years. they will rotate to a new location every four weeks. so where will you see them? Check out the list below.

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Rodney Foster grew up building homes alongside his dad and brother in and around the Lynchburg area. After he graduated high school from Liberty Christian Academy,

he attended college at Liberty University, where he earned a business degree and married his high school sweetheart, Heidi, just four weeks after graduation.

Over the years, Foster continued to work in the family business, and, in 2000, he joined forces with his dad and became a partner. When his dad retired, Rodney took over Foster Builders.

“I picked up a tool belt and kept going,” Rodney said. Most of what they build are custom homes, but they have done

some commercial designs as well. With three guys on his crew, this small family-owned and -operated business gains a majority of its customers from grassroots marketing efforts, such as word-of-mouth recommendations from friends, church members and repeat customers.

“They call back because he’s honest and a hard worker,” Heidi, Rodney’s wife of 20 years and office manager,

said. “He designs around the families’ needs. It’s part of Rodney’s ministry.”

Heidi has transitioned into the company’s office manager by handling all the bookkeeping and managing rental properties. By default, she has even become an interior designer for some of their clients’ houses. Having a lot of experience in her own home, sometimes by trial and error, she has gained the knowledge to assist homeowners with color choices and aesthetic finishes, trying to keep the style cohesive throughout the house by steering them in the right direction. In jest, Rodney said Heidi’s official title is “Boss Lady.”

“It’s one way I can help him,” Heidi said. “It gives me another purpose.”

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The couple has two girls and one boy—Bailey, 14, Dalton, 12, and Emme Sue, 8.

The children attend New Covenant Schools, where Bailey plays volleyball, Dalton plays lacrosse and all three play basketball. As a family, they all stay quite busy, but they are devoted in setting aside time for each other.

“We’re big into having family dinners,” Heidi said. “We have devotions after dinner.”

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The Fosters have taken their business to heart and are now living in the sixth personal house that they’ve built for their own family, in essence creating a blank canvas to design and practice on. Though they say it’s a work in progress since there are still areas to be finished, they enjoy designing for themselves. Rodney jokingly said, “When the Lord takes us, there will be a ‘For Sale’ sign in our front yard.”

The most recent home the Fosters built is a 3,500-square-foot house in Forest that became a family endeavor with four bedrooms, five and a half bathrooms and a two car garage. On the main floor, they have one guest room.

Rodney and Heidi were purposeful to include all the children in the entire process. As they began to build, their son Dalton helped his dad pour the footings and add the trim to the house. He even got to help inside with some design elements, such as the reclaimed wood wall they added in their living room. The wood came from the flooring of a barn in Spout Spring that Rodney had previously torn down. They also allowed the children to help with decisions such as picking out paint colors. Each child has their own room, as well as a separate bathroom, which also gives them each a canvas to play with. With their growing ages, they felt it was necessary to have a lot of bathrooms in the

miX OF OlD AnD neW— the Fosters define their style as a combination of modern and rustic. their living room features a wall made from reclaimed wood from a local barn (bottom).


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house—an added perk to having a dad as a builder. Their son Dalton got an added bonus in his room with a loft area that has both a ladder and stairs leading up to its high ceiling for easy access. His loft bedroom is a unique space where he can lounge and hang out with friends, growing with him into his teenage years.

From a design standpoint, the Fosters say they are drawn to décor with a modern edge that has a mix of

rustic. Everything in their home has a matte finish, including their floors, which are hand scraped, since they

don’t care for polished finishes.

They purchased their floors from Piedmont Floor Design in Forest. They chose honed Brazilian marble counters for their kitchen, pantry and laundry room, while the bathrooms received a combination of granite, soapstone and marble from Spectrum Stone Designs, LLC in Concord. The kitchen is home to simple Design-Craft brand white Potter’s Mill Shaker style cabinetry from Pinnacle Cabinetry & Design in Wyndhurst. Their oversized island and Butler’s Pantry, a small service and storage room between a kitchen and a dining room, was given a rustic gray hue known as appaloosa—a specialty finish achieved by combining several elements like distressing, antique brushing and spatter, consisting of gray undertones and charcoal brushed highlights. The tile backsplash adorns a handmade subway tile, which was the only shiny element they incorporated as a way to balance all the matte finishes and reflect the under-mount lighting. The light fixtures they selected

A PReteen’S DReAm—the Fosters say they designed their home to accommodate three growing children. 12-year-old Dalton’s room includes a loft area for his bed and a place to entertain friends below. each child has his or her own bathroom.

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are all new from Timberlake Lighting but have a vintage industrial aesthetic. In the master bathroom, they incorporated a newer design element found in the marketplace by installing heated porcelain tile floors that are meant to look like wood. On the exterior of the house, Rodney built the home’s front porch beams and ceiling in all cedar and used tongue and groove pine ceilings on the screen porch and balcony off the master bedroom. Innovative Stoneworks LLC in Rustburg did the rock work on the exterior of the house along with the home’s fireplace.

“We don’t like fancy,” Heidi said. “Our houses are not lavish or

overdone. We like rustic, but not country. I like things that look old.”

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For nearly nine years, the Fosters were heavily involved in an organization called Young Life—a program that connects middle school, high school and college students with adults that reach into their world and build bridges of authentic friendship. Before she was married, Heidi had a family who took her in and left an impact on her life. The Fosters have taken her life lesson and now use it as part of their ministry to others.

“During my last two years of college my parents moved to Indiana, and our neighbors, the Quesenberry family, offered for

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me to live with them,” Heidi said. “I lived there until I got married, which was four weeks after graduating college. They didn’t charge me anything and just treated me like family. I cooked for them occasionally and helped around the house, but I was in school full-time and working full-time. They really became my second family.”

Heidi recalls the family as being kind and generous not only to her and Rodney but to everyone in their Poplar Forest neighborhood.

“I watched them care for many around them in need. They have true servants’ hearts. So they are really the reason that we have opened our home to others. It has been such a joy to give kids a temporary home until they are able to get established on their own just like the Quesenberry family did for me. It was a gift I could never repay to them, but maybe we can just pay it forward to someone else.”

Over the years, they have housed nine young adults for an extended period of time, which they fondly refer to as their “cellar dwellers.” The young adults are usually associated with the Young Life programs at Randolph College, Lynchburg College or Liberty University. Typically, their “cellar dwellers” are nearing the end of college, getting their master’s degree or just in between seasons of life.

“We’ve been to so many weddings,” the couple said. “It’s a lot of fun. It keeps you young.”

“We open our house to people that need a home—a B&B,” Heidi said.

“We are intentional about making it a place where people feel at home. They’ve become family. We let God bring the ones that would be a good

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Though they love to open their house, they say that their children come first so they take some safety precautions. They filter each tenant through a series of personal recommendations.

The Fosters also welcome out-of-town guests to stay at their house during big events, such as graduations. It’s not uncommon to find 70 to 80 people gathering in their home for a large party or devotional group. Currently, Heidi’s parents are living in their basement, exemplifying their desire to extend hospitality. As they fondly say, “We’re everyone’s Foster family.”

A unique element the couple included in the home is an area they refer to as the Butler’s Station. This area includes a beverage

fridge and coffee makers. Across from that is a counter that becomes a prep space with a pocket door they can close off to hide clutter. As a builder, they have access to everything, but they wanted to keep things simple, yet efficient.

“We were intentional with all our sitting areas—give them a burger and talk about problems,” Rodney said. “It’s what we feel like we’ve been called to do.”

eASy tO enteRtAin— A large dining table and a Butler’s Station (bottom left) help the Fosters feed house guests and make them feel more comfortable.

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In all their hospitality, the Fosters are also very intentional about making sure the “cellar dwellers” contribute to the family during their stay. They don’t ask them to pay rent, but they set up guidelines and ground rules. They must keep their space clean and pitch in as a family member would. They ask the females to babysit or cook weekly and their male tenants often go out to work with Rodney. Heidi said she enjoys teaching some of the young women who don’t know much about the kitchen how to cook. The kids also seem to enjoy the additional guests and welcome each of them into the family. The Fosters say the older students often mentor their kids and become like much older siblings.

“The Lord has blessed,” Rodney said.With the serene colors and wide open space, this soothing and

tranquil home not only ushers in calm emotions aesthetically, but allows the Foster family to do their part by welcoming all guests with open arms and freely share their lives with all who enter.

For more information about Foster Builders, Inc., email [email protected] or call 434-832-1116. You can also visit their office located at 115 B Tradewynd Drive in Wyndhurst.

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in the interior design industry, including owning Becoming Designs.

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1. Cohesion Matters: Take a tip from the professionals. Avoid using a different color in each room of your house. This will only make your house look like a random box of crayons. The Fosters created a cohesive design throughout their home by only using two paint colors. The main paint color they chose to use throughout the house was Sherwin Williams color Argos (SW 7065). They also incorporated Sherwin Williams Sea Salt (SW 6204) in the foyer, dining room, main floor bath and laundry room.

2. Fine-Tune Finishes: The Fosters used a variety of elements for this home, but chose mostly matte finishes to achieve a more rustic aesthetic. If you want a casual environment, find ways to incorporate vintage elements, and use finishes such as brushed nickel or oil rubbed bronze, rather than high-gloss polishes. For a more traditional room, incorporate elements with a sheen, just beware that children and the elderly can slip more easily on gloss floors, especially in areas where water can puddle. The darker the floor, the more dirt shows, so consider that in high-traffic areas.

3. The Art of Entertaining: If you entertain a lot, consider designating an area of your dining space just for guests. You may not be able to build a Butler’s Station like the Fosters have, but by incorporating a bar cart or side table with tiered-stands, you not only maximize vertical space, but free tabletops and counter space making it easier to maneuver during a party. This versatile area can hold beverages, paper products or desserts.

4. Start Small: As a builder, Rodney Foster has been able to grow and develop his personal design aesthetic. Over the course of six homes, their style has changed and evolved with the current trends. You may not be able to build a new house as styles change and your family grows, but when was the last time you updated an area of your home? Start by picking one room. Then focus on what you can afford. Paint is often the least inexpensive way to get the most impact.

5. The Gift of Hospitality: Hospitality is defined as “the friendly and generous reception and entertainment of guests, visitors or strangers.” When was the last time you invited someone into your home to break bread together rather than always dining out? Or on a deeper level, have you ever opened your house to someone in need? Hospitality is a gift that shares with everyone involved.

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There is a feeling in the air at Vector Space, though not definable at first. Stepping into its recently leased home at 402 Fifth Street in downtown Lynchburg, the sensation

hovers silent, a background tingle, as one takes in the atmosphere—the smell of sawdust lingering in the air and the hum of old computers given new life complementing the aged, industrial aesthetic: open ceilings crawling with pipes and ductwork, whitewashed brick walls and concrete floors bathed in white fluorescent rays.

Across the approximately 6,000-square-foot workspace, shelves are lined with wood, metal and electronic contraptions in various stages of completion, just beyond workbenches and pegboards carrying an abundance tools. Whiteboards display scribblings over erased scribblings: notes, equations and 3D drawings. A lounge

features a collection of old couches and books. In the corner, a homemade, retro-style arcade emulates a nostalgia dressed in frayed denim and highlighter-colored accessories.

While a lethargic spirit might dismiss the whole scene as a grungy junkyard garage, one might just as easily see a limitless playground.

From the back, where metalworking equipment fills the space off a loading zone, complete with a large bay door, Adam Spontarelli, Vector Space co-founder and director of education, emerges, wiping his previously occupied hands before extending one for a warm greeting. His wife, Elise Spontarelli, the space’s executive director and co-founder, soon joins him in sitting amongst desks littered with fat monitors, rectangular PCs, resistors, LEDs and circuit boards.

DynAmiC DUO—Adam and elise Spontarelli combined his engineering expertise with her nonprofit and web experience to co-found Vector Space in 2015.

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As the two begin sharing the story of how the nonprofit got started—occasionally finishing one another’s sentences—that lingering feeling surfaces, from time to time, flashing in their eyes.

Vector Space started rather simply—Adam, an engineer, wanted a makerspace in Lynchburg, and, since it didn’t have one, he and his wife decided to create one. The concept of a makerspace—or a hackerspace or hacklab—is relatively new, about a decade old, and is essentially a workspace for the community to come in to collaborate and socialize around common interests like computers, woodworking, art and more.

“(Vector Space) helps to bring together like-minded, hands-on people,” said Board Member Peter Sheldon, Department of Physics chair and Center for Student Research director at Randolph College. “It is a space for the technical and creative to come together and create and share with the community. Science,

Technology, Engineering, Math (STEM) and outreach is my specialty, and Vector Space really helps to promote both of

these really well.”In its conception, “It was just a place that (Adam) wanted to hang out, and it didn’t exist,” Elise said.

“When we started talking about it it, the things that he was not sure about were the things that I have experience with.”

FUlly StOCkeD—Vector Space has everything you need to invent and create, from basic supplies like scrap wood and nails to big machines like a drill press and 3D printer.

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Elise owns her own web design company and works with a number of nonprofits (through her business and as a volunteer).

The idea was further validated as it was brought forth.

“We just started meeting with people in the community to see if this was necessary, if

Lynchburg wanted this,” Elise said. “We got a lot of yeses—‘Our people need this.’”

From there they assembled a seven-member board of directors (including the Spontarellis) and began fundraising (Areva has been a major supporter).

The first official test run was a class held in a basement classroom at the Academy Center of the Arts. It involved building a quadcopter drone from scratch.

Among the students was Nathan Marraccini, a rising junior at E.C. Glass High School.

“It has been a wonderful experience where I have gained mass amounts of knowledge,” Marraccini said of his involvement at Vector Space. “Throughout my time here I have learned how to solder, weld, program and much more.”

Most recently, Marraccini was a part of one of two Vector Space teams that took on the annual Global Space Balloon Challenge. Teams from all over the world build their

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After launching on May 29, Marraccini’s team, called “No Strings Attached,” retrieved their capsule—an R2-D2 bot with a sign for a potential discoverer reading “NOT AN ALIEN” followed by contact information—from Lexington.

“I was super psyched about this project because my dream is to one day go to space,” he said.

Vector Space occupied the Fifth Street property—a former auto parts manufacturing warehouse—in February and has since commenced establishing itself in the community.

There are two primary functions of the space. The first is membership; like a gym, members can pay a monthly fee for 24/7 access to the space. (Training is required before being allowed to use certain equipment.)

“Initially,” recounts Jordan Goulder, “I wanted to become a member so that I would have a space and equipment to explore my own projects and hobbies.

“I have found that and much more.”

He said the space not only has a plethora of tools and resources for diverse projects, but he has also

been able to meet “great people” and collaborate with them on fun projects.

Members are free to come and go as they please, working on their personal projects or, as is oft encouraged, collaborating in groups.

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All of the basic supplies and components, such as scrap wood, screws, nails, circuit boards, LEDs, etc., are on-hand. There are currently about 25 members.

The other aspect is classes, which are either skills-based, like computer programming, screen printing or photography, or project-based, like the quadcopter and space balloon.

Anyone with a passion and knowledge can pitch a class. The instructor develops their own budget and curriculum. Half the profit goes to the instructor while the rest is invested back into the space. Classes span from four to eight weeks and typically meet two times per week for two to three hours at a time.

Most classes offer a scholarship slot, just as some generous individuals choose to sponsor a membership, helping everyone, regardless of their resources, to benefit from the space.

Students have been the largest demographic in classes, though most are open to anyone 12 and up, with a hope to see more adults getting involved.

“Everyone knows their kids need to be learning,” Elise said. “(But) it has been hard to get people in the community to understand the value in improving themselves.

“(Adam and I) are both advocates of lifelong learning. We are self-taught in a lot of fields, and it is just something that we believe enriches lives.”

The couple has built a number of items over the years, like toys for their two kids, appliances and even the arcade in the lounge. (The video game doesn’t work currently, they explain, though they are sure that it is an easy fix, something jarred loose when moving in.)

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They realize that everyone is not going to build their own computer. But the Spontarellis know that the more people are willing to engage their minds, to learn a new skill or tackle a new project, the more vital they and, in turn, society will be.

“If you are going to make anything new you have to understand how it works,”

Adam said. “Maybe it never improves the economy, but I do think that it will bring joy to the person. There is empowerment

when you can do something yourself, when you can fix your own car. And in the end there is still tangible value for

that person. If you can fix your computer rather than throwing it in the trash can

and buying a new one…”

“… it saves you money, it saves the environment,” Elise added.Many, when faced with a problem, may just turn around.

A makerspace helps reinforce the mindset that you can be a part of the solution, even if it is just identifying the problem and then working with others to solve it.

“This is a place to come and play,” Elise said. “And to be useful, too. There is a lot of value when you can come in here and create something.”

“It is an outlet for creativity,” Adam added, pointing out the added benefit of community.

People can tinker at home. But, “Learning from each other, pushing each other forward,” he said, “you can get so much more done together than you could alone.”

Vector Space is not an inventors club—it is designed for anyone to come and flex their creativity in a number of areas. A closet space is being converted into a darkroom. There’s a 3D printer as well as a textiles area. Elise has led a screen-printing class (showcased in June during Innovation Week).

“Everyone can be creative and learn something new,” Adam said.“You don’t have to be artistic, you don’t have to be an engineer,”

Elise added.Adam continued that some may feel intimidated, that they don’t

know much—or anything—about electronics, soldering, woodwork, etc., and fear they won’t fit in.

“We make a concerted effort to encourage learning and to emphasize that you are not expected to know everything,” he said. “No one knows everything so you are not going to be ridiculed for not knowing something.”

“If you are interested,” Elise said, intentionally punctuating the thought there, “then this is a place for you.”

Stepping out of Vector Space, back into Lynchburg’s modest cityscape, that aforementioned feeling rushes back in force, like the open Central Virginia air.

It feels like inspiration. Learn more at Vector-Space.org.

liFe lOng leARneRS— the Spontarellis want to encourage

the idea that adults, not just children or students, can learn

something new. She recently led a screen-printing class.


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When it comes to Lynchburg’s dining, shopping, services, health and leisure, who do you think tops the charts? It’s up to you to decide. Cast your vote in our 13th Annual Readers’ Choice Best Of contest!

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Lancaster Galleries can help you achieve your dreams of furnishing your home. For over 50 years, we have proudly provided Lynchburg, VA and the surrounding counties with quality furniture and service. We have been able to expand over the years to now offer over 35,000 square feet of furniture in 3 buildings in the same location! From the moment you walk in our doors, our talented staff can help you create a unique look just for you. We offer complimentary in home consultation with a minimal purchase done by our professionally trained interior decorator. Our talented, careful and polite delivery men offer white glove service. From the beginning of your search to final delivery, we believe honesty, courtesy, and communication form the basis of our service. We know that we can continue to provide great service for years to come and thank you for your business!

Lancaster Galleries, Inc. | 3509 Memorial Avenue, Lynchburg, VA 25401 | 434-846-8465 | www.lancastergalleries.net

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Furniture

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The quality of care provided at The Summit Assisted Living is exceptional. Our care team is comprised of Registered Nurses, Licensed Practical Nurses, Certified Nursing Assistants and Medication Aides. We create a team approach, working with the residents, their families and primary care physicians, to ensure that we are meeting their needs in a safe, comfortable and happy environment. Situated on The Summit’s beautiful 143 acre campus, with no community fees and a simplified daily service fee the difference is clear. Call us today to schedule a visit, 434.582.1500 or visit summitlynchburg.com

April Ruff – RN Clinical Care Manager

Lisa Tyree – RN Administrator

Kim Mason – LPN

The Summit | 1320 Enterprise Drive, Lynchburg, VA 24502 | 434-582-1500 | www.summitlynchburg.com

THE FACES OF

Senior Living

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A Local PharmacyHill City Pharmacy pairs leading edge technology with old-fashioned drug store values. We want to get to know you, and we want you to count on us to be there when you need us. That’s why we’ll deliver your prescriptions to your home when you’re sick so you can go straight home from the doctor. Free prescription delivery is just one of the ways we’re working to offer you the local pharmacy experience. Come in and see the difference.

Hill City Pharmacy | 1215 Greenview Drive, Lynchburg, VA 24502 | 434-237-2221 | www.hillcitypharmacy.com

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At Isabella’s we’re all about the ingredients, and for 17 years we’ve been serving Lynchburg the very best combination of food, spirits, and atmosphere. Offering the finest produce and meats from central Virginia alongside unique cocktails, world class wines, and exemplary service our team crafts a sophisticated, yet casual, dining experience second to none. We happily invite you to join us as we blend ingredients to make something fresh, local, and fantastic.

Isabella’s Italian Trattoria | 4925 Boonsboro Road, Lynchburg, VA 24503 | 434-385-1660 | www.isabellasitalian.com

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A Neighborhood Restaurant

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David Rubinberg’s family has been practicing Krav Maga since the mid 1950’s. Krav Maga (contact combat) – Is the Israeli Martial Art used by its people and military force (IDF). Krav Maga was born from the need for the Jewish people to protect themselves from their surrounding neighbors. It specializes in fast, simple, and effective combat survival techniques that will work

for both men and women of all sizes. The Rubinberg’s Krav Maga will concentrate on gun disarming, knife disarming, hostage situations, as well as basic attack scenarios. The Rubinbergs

have been learning and teaching Krav Maga since their family fled Europe before World War II to Israel in escape of the Nazis. Classes are taught in both Hebrew and English.

FEKS Martial Arts Center | 18478 Forest Road, Forest, VA 24551 | 434-219-4207 | www.lynchburgkarate.com

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Self Defense

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YogaJames River Yoga Studio is a collective of well-trained and experienced teachers with roots in the local area. We bring a love for yoga and its students to every class and it shows; the community at James River Yoga is welcoming and inclusive, and our reputation has grown over time and continues to grow through word of mouth and referrals from health care professionals. Join us for FREE August weekend classes; visit us at www.jamesriveryoga.com.

James River Yoga Studio | 311 Rivermont Avenue, Lynchburg, VA 24504 | www.jamesriveryoga.com



Ford Mays Wealth Management will celebrate 35 years in business in the Fall of 2016. We are a total financial planning firm that engages our clients in legal strategies, tax strategies, risk management strategies, investment strategies and cash flow strategies. Our objective is to always give our clients multiple options regardless of the prevailing economic environment. We focus on lifetime relationships and we strive to be your lifetime retirement guide.

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Financial Planning

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Community Giving

In 2009, Ford Mays Wealth Management decided to give a total of $1,000,000 over the next

20 years to local charities and organizations. Seven and one half years have passed and we

have far exceeded our goal. So far we have given a total of $608,000. We started this business

to make a living and now we stay in this business to make a difference. We absolutely love giving

back to this community!!Ford Mays Wealth Management & Family Retirement Specialist205 Archway Court, Lynchburg, VA 24502 | 434-239-8810 | www.fordmays.com

Ford Mays is a registered representative of and offers securities, investment advisory and financial planning services through MML Investors Services, LLC. Member SIPC. Supervisory Office: 222 Central Park Ave., Suite 1100 Virginia Beach, VA 23462-3029 (757) 490-9041. Ford Mays Wealth Management is not a subsidiary or affiliate of MML Investors Services, LLC. or its affiliated companies.


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Ford Mays Wealth Management will celebrate 35 years in business in the Fall of 2016. We are a total financial planning firm that engages our clients in legal strategies, tax strategies, risk management strategies, investment strategies and cash flow strategies. Our objective is to always give our clients multiple options regardless of the prevailing economic environment. We focus on lifetime relationships and we strive to be your lifetime retirement guide.

THE FACES OF

Financial Planning

THE FACES OF

Community Giving

In 2009, Ford Mays Wealth Management decided to give a total of $1,000,000 over the next

20 years to local charities and organizations. Seven and one half years have passed and we

have far exceeded our goal. So far we have given a total of $608,000. We started this business

to make a living and now we stay in this business to make a difference. We absolutely love giving

back to this community!!Ford Mays Wealth Management & Family Retirement Specialist205 Archway Court, Lynchburg, VA 24502 | 434-239-8810 | www.fordmays.com



THE FACES OF

Healthy Smiles

When TRUST matters, chose Lynchburg Dental Center and stop in to meet the rest of their team. “We continuously further our education to bring our patients the latest advancements and provide maximum comfort while improving overall dental health,” explains Dr. Crawford. The practice offers comprehensive exams, hygiene services, treatment of periodontal (gum) disease, extractions, permanent implants, fillings, dentures, whitening, and crown and bridge work. In addition, they feature digital radiography and screenings for oral cancer. Lynchburg Dental Center—ensuring confident, healthy smiles.

Lynchburg Dental Center | 3719 Old Forest Road, Lynchburg , VA 24501 | 434-384-7611 | www.lynchburgdentist.com

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Real EstateConveniently located in the heart of Central Virginia with five offices & 100+ Real Estate Professionals, CENTURY 21 ALL-SERVICE is a local real estate firm with International Brand Name recognition. Broker/Owner, Kevin Turner & Sales Manager, Wendy Knott have worked together to establish a Company that focuses on providing quality service to Buyers and Sellers by using innovative technology & forward thinking mentality to meet client needs. The Company’s success is evident by its continued growth throughout the region.

Amherst Office | 101 South Main Street, Amherst, VA | 434-946-0580Appomattox Office | 2071 Confederate Blvd. Appomattox, VA 24522 | 434-352-2318Bedford Office | 1525 Longwood Ave., Suite A, Bedford, VA 24523 | 540-586-5500

Forest Office | 14805 Forest Road, Suite 229, Forest, VA 24551 | 434-525-1212Lynchburg Office | 20886 Timberlake Road, Lynchburg, VA 24502 | 434-237-7777

www.c21all-service.com | www.century21.com

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Hope & Belonging

Since 1977, DePaul Community Resources has opened doors to hope and belonging for children, families, and individuals across Central and Western Virginia. With 19 service locations throughout the region, DePaul is dedicated to improving lives in the communities we serve, and we work every day to ensure safety, promote permanence, and improve quality of life. Learn more about DePaul today on our website, and discover how you can give the gifts of hope and belonging.

DePaul Community Resources | 4859 Waterlick Road, Suites A-D, Forest, VA 24551 | 434-455-3727 | www.depaulcr.org

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LuxuryAt Finks, we pride ourselves in a rich heritage founded in our extensive knowledge of our product. Specializing in the highest quality diamonds and luxury designer collections, our customers will find professional customer service in all of our stores. Family-owned and operated for over 85 years, we prioritize close relationships with our customers, valuing the opportunity to provide quality diamonds to generations of families. We offer in house jewelry repair, providing for every need that may arise. Every diamond we sell has been hand-selected based on our rigid standards, and with the largest selection of luxury designer collections in our market, Fink’s Jewelers is the perfect choice for your next jewelry, timepiece or diamond purchase.

Fink’s Jewelers | 16960 Forest Road, Forest, VA 24551 | 434-237-6301 | www.finks.com

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At Gentle Endodontics of Lynchburg, Dr. Sam Black strives to provide every patient with the most comfortable root canal experience possible combined with the highest quality care. Each patient’s fears and concerns are discussed with the doctor and understood before therapy is initiated. Dr. Black also provides acoustic pharyngometry, a state-of-the-art, scientific approach to identify and relieve airway blockages that cause sleep apnea to enable you to maintain quality, sound sleep.

Dr. Elena Black and her knowledgeable team utilize the latest digital orthodontic technology, in our state-of the art facility. Our entire team is committed to offering the best orthodontic care possible to our patients, in a friendly and family like atmosphere. With extensive training in sleep medicine, Dr. Black also treats sleep apnea without CPAP, with comfortable oral appliances.

Come experience the services of our Premier Invisalign provider and the only PhD orthodontist in town!

THE FACES OF

Multispecialty Dentistry

Gentle Endodontics of Lynchburg | 3700 Old Forest Road, Lynchburg, VA | 434-333-0382www.lynchburgendodontist.com

Appalachian Orthodontics of Lynchburg | 3700 Old Forest Road, Lynchburg, VA | 434-515-0370www.lynchburgorthodontics.com

http://www.lynchburgendodontist.com

At Gentle Endodontics of Lynchburg, Dr. Sam Black strives to provide every patient with the most comfortable root canal experience possible combined with the highest quality care. Each patient’s fears and concerns are discussed with the doctor and understood before therapy is initiated. Dr. Black also provides acoustic pharyngometry, a state-of-the-art, scientific approach to identify and relieve airway blockages that cause sleep apnea to enable you to maintain quality, sound sleep.

Dr. Elena Black and her knowledgeable team utilize the latest digital orthodontic technology, in our state-of the art facility. Our entire team is committed to offering the best orthodontic care possible to our patients, in a friendly and family like atmosphere. With extensive training in sleep medicine, Dr. Black also treats sleep apnea without CPAP, with comfortable oral appliances.

Come experience the services of our Premier Invisalign provider and the only PhD orthodontist in town!

THE FACES OF

Multispecialty Dentistry

Gentle Endodontics of Lynchburg | 3700 Old Forest Road, Lynchburg, VA | 434-333-0382www.lynchburgendodontist.com

Appalachian Orthodontics of Lynchburg | 3700 Old Forest Road, Lynchburg, VA | 434-515-0370www.lynchburgorthodontics.com

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Accessibility to excellent care continues to be the driving force for RidgeView Dermatology. Now with three offices to better meet the needs of the communities surrounding Forest, Lynchburg & Smith Mtn. Lake, these FACES OF DERMATOLOGY are excited to use extensive and varied experience to help you protect and love the skin you’re in! From rashes and routine skin exams to complex skin cancer surgery, babies to grandparents, we provide thorough and compassionate care for your entire family. Make an appointment today!

Lynchburg | Smith Mountain Lake | Forestwww.RidgeViewDermatology.com

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Dermatology

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Spartan Staffing is a TrueBlue company, making it part of the nation’s largest blue collar staffing provider. Spartan provides the Power of People to your operation. Every worker dispatched is recruited and screened to meet your needs. This includes an integrity test, skills assessment, behavioral interview, E-Verify, and background check if required. Spartan partners with you to create a staffing solution that meets your needs–one that keeps your business running smoothly and your productivity high.

Spartan Staffing | 2264 Lakeside Dr., Ste. B, Lynchburg, VA 24501 | 434-385-4831 | www.spartanstaffing.com/Lynchburg

THE FACES OF

Staffing

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Blue Ridge Hearing Aids & Audiology Services is the audiology division of Blue Ridge Ear, Nose, Throat & Plastic Surgery. Carole Read, formerly of Central Virginia Audiology Services, and Doctors of Audiology Alyson Lake and Peggy Warner work alongside Drs. Courville, Hutchison, Meshkinfam, and Cline to create Lynchburg’s only comprehensive audiological and medical hearing healthcare team. Our Audiologists provide a full range of audiological services including complete hearing evaluations, hearing aid consultations, and the most up to date hearing aid technology. Our board certified team of physicians and audiologists have years of experience and can help you hear again!

Blue Ridge Ear, Nose, Throat and Plastic Surgery is a full service medical and surgical practice in Lynchburg, Virginia. For over 30 years, our practice has offered a wide

array of services including allergy testing and treatment, surgical treatment of ear, nose, and throat diseases, as well as hearing testing and hearing aids. Our board certified

physicians also provide evaluation and treatment of skin cancers of the head, neck and face with outstanding results.

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ENT Physicians in Central Virginia

Blue Ridge Hearing Aids & Audiology Services | 2321 Atherholt Road, Lynchburg VA 24501434-509-4646 | www.blueridgeENTPS.com

Blue Ridge Ear, Nose, Throat & Plastic Surgery | 2321 Atherholt Road, Lynchburg VA 24501434-947-3993 | www.blueridgeENTPS.com


Blue Ridge Hearing Aids & Audiology Services is the audiology division of Blue Ridge Ear, Nose, Throat & Plastic Surgery. Carole Read, formerly of Central Virginia Audiology Services, and Doctors of Audiology Alyson Lake and Peggy Warner work alongside Drs. Courville, Hutchison, Meshkinfam, and Cline to create Lynchburg’s only comprehensive audiological and medical hearing healthcare team. Our Audiologists provide a full range of audiological services including complete hearing evaluations, hearing aid consultations, and the most up to date hearing aid technology. Our board certified team of physicians and audiologists have years of experience and can help you hear again!

Blue Ridge Ear, Nose, Throat and Plastic Surgery is a full service medical and surgical practice in Lynchburg, Virginia. For over 30 years, our practice has offered a wide

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ENT Physicians in Central Virginia

Blue Ridge Hearing Aids & Audiology Services | 2321 Atherholt Road, Lynchburg VA 24501434-509-4646 | www.blueridgeENTPS.com

Blue Ridge Ear, Nose, Throat & Plastic Surgery | 2321 Atherholt Road, Lynchburg VA 24501434-947-3993 | www.blueridgeENTPS.com


Funeral services are becoming more and more about celebrating a life that was lived. We believe creating meaningful ways to pay tribute to a loved one begins with compassion and

is shaped by the understanding that each life is truly unique. We believe in compassionately supporting families at difficult times, celebrating the significance of lives that have been lived, and

preserving memories with dignity and honor. By preplanning, you can make sure yours is perfectly personalized for you. Whitten has been serving central Virginia for the past 78 years.

Whitten Funeral Homes | 7404 Timberlake Road, Lynchburg, VA 24502 | 434-239-03311336 Park Avenue, Lynchburg, VA 24501 | 434-845-4521

3966 S. Amherst Highway, Madison Heights, VA 24572 | 434-929-5712 | www.whittenfuneralhome.com

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Celebrating Lives

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For almost 16 years, Sage Tryall Salon’s team of elite American Board Certified Colorists have been revolutionizing the beauty industry by offering solutions for all of your beauty needs. Partnering with Oribe, Vaughn, Smith & Cult, Ultimate Face Cosmetics and Paul Mitchell provides a luxurious salon experience. Sage is also focused on devoting their personal time to serving the community through volunteer work and fundraising. To follow how this team serves inside the salon and out please look up #allergictoaverage and #designedtoserve on Facebook and Instagram.

Sage Tryall Salon | 1300 Wards Ferry Road, Lynchburg, VA 24502 | 434-239-4454

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Beauty

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Veterinary Specialty Surgery

Virginia Veterinary Specialists is excited to announce the opening of their new Lynchburg practice. Virginia Veterinary Specialists Lynchburg will be offering advanced surgical services performed by Board Certified Surgeon, Dr. Cory Pinel, DVM, DACVS. He has strong interests in orthopedics, minimally invasive surgery (arthroscopy and laparoscopy) and regenerative therapy (platelet and stem cell based therapies). Dr. Pinel is leading our team to provide complete surgical care for your pet Monday through Friday 8am to 6pm.

Virginia Veterinary Specialists Lynchburg | 3432 Odd Fellows Road, Lynchburg, VA 24501 434-845-2957 | www.vavetspecialists.com

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bloom by Doyle’s is Lynchburg’s oldest, full-service florist. Proudly serving the Lynchburg area since 1919, we are family owned and operated. Whether you are planning a cherished tribute to a loved one, an intimate dinner party, or a wedding, we look forward to being your partner. We guarantee you a personal and friendly experience. We also feature a large collection of beautiful gifts and arrangements made by local vendors and designers. We’ll make your tablescapes and offices come alive with weekly flowers, and we’ll be your messenger of thoughtful consideration. When you think flowers, think bloom by Doyles.

bloom by Doyle’s Florist | 4925 Boonsboro Road, Lynchburg, VA 24503 | 434-846-6581 | www.doylesflorist.com

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Flowers & Gifts

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Denise Hayslett opened Forest Accounting Services to offer accounting to small businesses. As a small business itself, Forest Accounting is able to relate to the issues and concerns small businesses face. We understand how valuable your time is, so our goal is to help free up more of your valuable time by doing the bookkeeping and payroll tasks that often get neglected due to lack of time. Your time is better spent doing what you do best. In addition to payroll and bookkeeping services, we prepare personal and corporate income tax returns. Call today for a free consultation and find out if we can help your business grow.

Forest Accounting Services, Inc. | 1076 Thomas Jefferson Road, Suite A, Forest, VA 24551 434-525-7989 | www.forestaccounting.com

THE FACE OF

Accounting

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THE FACE OF

WeddingPhotography

Audra Lynne Rygh, of Audra Lynne Creative is an award-winning, fine-art wedding and lifestyle photographer, specializing in portraiture, detail and product photography. Her creative style

consists of bright, lively and expressive imagery. Audra runs a service-oriented and client-friendly business; believing that forming friendships with her clients not only creates beautiful images, but

makes for a unique and enjoyable experience. Her goal is to provide an outstanding service with stunning images that you can treasure for a lifetime.

Audra Lynne Creative | 434-481-4716 | audralynnecreative.com

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GastroenterologyGastroenterology Associates of Central Virginia consists of seven board certified gastroenterologists and eight nurse practitioners. We evaluate and treat disorders such as gastroesophageal reflux disease, irritable bowel syndrome, peptic ulcer disease, inflammatory bowel disease, diseases of the liver, pancreas, gall bladder and biliary system. We perform procedures for screening, diagnostic and therapeutic purposes including colonoscopy, upper endoscopy, and capsule endoscopy to evaluate the small bowel. Most colonoscopies and upper endoscopies are performed with monitored anesthesia care in our AAAHC accredited office endoscopy unit.

Gastroenterology Associates of Central Virginia, Inc. | 121 Nationwide Drive, Lynchburg, VA 24502434-333-0902 | www.gastrocentralva.com

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Reaching Milestones at Mabry Automotive Group!Lynchburg Mazda Celebrating 10 Years . Lynchburg Nissan Celebrating 20 Years . Lynchburg Polaris Grand Opening

It is with the support of our community that Mabry Automotive Group is able to celebrate these milestones. Our growth is due to our commitment and understanding that purchasing a vehicle is a highly involved process that deserves a high level of personal interaction. It is our Mission to provide an extraordinary level of service at every point of contact in a professional and enthusiastic manner. Visit our showrooms conveniently located in Forest, Lynchburg, Madison Heights and Appomattox or shop us online where we have over 500 new and pre-owned vehicles in stock. We also offer parts and full service.

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Lynchburg Nissan | Forest, VA | 434.385.7733 | LynchburgNissan.comLynchburg Polaris | Forest, VA | 434.525.8200 | LynchburgPolaris.com

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Automotive

When it comes to your eye surgery, you have a clear choice. David M. Harman, M.D. founded Eye Surgery Center of Central Virginia in 1997 and has been practicing ophthalmology since 1988. He and his team serve the residents of Central and Southwest Virginia in the area’s only free-standing ASC dedicated to eye surgery. Dr. Harman performs the highly advanced VICTUS laser cataract procedure with premium lifestyle lens options - giving you more choices than ever before. Come see the difference with Dr. Harman and his team at Eye Surgery Center of Central Virginia.

Eye Surgery Center of Central Virginia | David M. Harman, M.D. Medical Director1825 Graves Mill Road, Forest, VA 24551 | 434-385-5600 | www.harmaneye.com

THE FACES OF

Eye Surgery

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Periodontal Health Associates represents a specialty dental practice committed to helping people keep their teeth through basic and advanced procedures. Our goal is always excellent patient care. When it’s possible to save teeth, we will, and if not, we are able to place dental implants that help restore a natural feel and function to one’s mouth. We will work with your family dentist, or

you can come in for a consultation—no referral is necessary for anyone interested in saving their teeth. Every client is offered up-to-date treatment options and has a voice in what choice is pursued.

Our team of caring professionals sets us apart because we all want the best for each of our clients. Being the longest practicing periodontal specialists in Lynchburg, we’re proud to call this city our home.

Periodontal Health Associates | Sherman O. Smock, D.D.S. | Ryan C. Anderson, D.D.S.525 Leesville Road, Lynchburg, VA 24502 | 434-455-2444 | www.periodontalhealthassociates.com

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Periodontics & Implants

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We are the faces of James T Davis Paint & Design Center. We have been helping Lynchburg paint, stain, paper and decorate for 80 years – and we bring the same creativity and attention to detail that’s brought our loyal customers through our doors again and again since 1936. We offer practical, thoughtful advice and tips, paired with affordable locally manufactured & name-brand paints, wallpapers, blinds and décor. Experience knowledgeable service, superior quality and affordable prices.

James T Davis Paint & Design Center | 3416 Candler’s Mountain Road, Lynchburg, VA 24502 434-846-2721 | www.jamestdavis.com

THE FACES OF

Local Paint & Design

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THE FACE OF

Child Welfare

Robert J. Day serves as CEO of Patrick Henry Family Services. This local non-profit has served Virginia since 1961 through its sub-ministries of Patrick Henry Boys and Girls Homes, Hope for Tomorrow Counseling, Safe Families for Children, Hat Creek Camp and more. Robert also hosts the popular radio program Straight Talk, and is a sought-after speaker. His inspirational, personal story of surviving abject poverty and unspeakable abuse, to dedicate his life’s work to children and families, is told in his first book, Worst of Mothers…Best of Moms, available this fall. All book sales benefit Patrick Henry Family Services.

Patrick Henry Family Services | 1621 Enterprise Dr. Lynchburg, VA 24502 | 434.376.2006 | patrickhenry.org

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Changing Lives...One Girl at a TimeSince 1875, Miller Home has provided short or long term residential care and guidance to girls, ages four through twenty-one, who cannot live with their families. Miller Home provides these services within a supportive, non-institutional environment, which encourages each girl to grow and develop to her highest potential. It is the goal of Miller Home to assist its residents in becoming responsible productive women. Changing Lives…One Girl at a Time for over 140 years.

Miller Home of Lynchburg | 2134 Westerly Drive, Lynchburg, VA 24501 | 434-845-0241www.millerhomeoflynchburg.org | Facebook: Miller Home of Lynchburg

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For over 60 years, Dermatology Consultants has stood the test of time in Central Virginia. Our physicians combine medical excellence, science and advanced technology to provide comprehensive medical and cosmetic skin care to both adults and children. With 120 years of combined dermatology experience between our 7 providers, we consistently provide the most effective treatment and care based on the needs of each patient. What’s more, we gladly welcome new patients and professional referrals.

Dermatology Consultants | 1330 Oak Lane, Suite 101 Lynchburg, VA 24503434-847-6132 | www.lynchburgdermatology.com

THE FACES OF

Healthy Skin

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Meet Lynette Callands, the face of local banking. Lynette was an inaugural member of the Bank of the James team in 1999 when she started as a teller at our first office and has advanced to Vice President and Branch Manager of our Main Street and Church Street offices. Lynette epitomizes the core values of our bank, always willing to help her customers and co-workers, and to support our community as a dedicated volunteer.

Bank of the James | 434-846-2000 | 1-877-266-0765 | www.bankofthejames.bank

THE FACE OF

Local Banking

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Pathways offers an Intensive Outpatient Program which is designed to accommodate work and family life while establishing a foundation for long term recovery. It is a group-based, non-residential, structured intensive counseling and education program. This program helps identify triggers, manage cravings, understand addiction, and addresses relapse prevention. The program helps clients create a stable environment by giving them structure and support while they establish a solid foundation for recovery.

Pathways Addiction and Recovery Services | 3300 Rivermont Ave, Lynchburg, VA 24503 434-200-4455 | PathwaysRecoveryLodge.com

THE FACES OF

Addiction & Recovery

Shay’s Boots, Bling & Everything (formerly Shay’s Unique Gifts) has a new name and new location in Downtown Lynchburg! We still have the same unique gifts and we’ve added a lot more bling and specialize in one-of-a-kind boots for the woman that wants to stand out from the crowd! Our new location at 1300 Commerce Street offers an awesome shopping experience featuring unique clothes, accessories and of course the great jewelry we’ve always offered! Whether you’re going boot-scootin’ or need the perfect accessory for your ball gown, Shay’s Boots, Bling & Everything has what you’re looking for! Stop by and see us Wednesday through Saturday (10am-5pm)!

Shay’s Boots, Bling & Everything | 1300 Commerce Street, Lynchburg, VA 24504 | 434-582-7351

THE FACES OF

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THE FACES OF

Family Engagement

Ingenuity, passion, and faith describe the co-owners of Successful Innovations, Inc. Three former educational leaders turned entrepreneurs founded the educational consulting company in 2006. Successful Innovations, Inc., an industry leader, contracts with national and international school districts to promote and advance strategic family and school partnerships through their interactive resources, professional development for educators, and their newest innovative software service platform; Family Engagement On Demand. More information about Successful Innovations, Inc. can be found at www.si4all.com. Owners (L to R): Stefanie Prokity, Vice President & CFO; Darla Edwards, President & CEO; Hilda Stevens, Executive Director of Professional Development.

Successful Innovations, Inc. | 866-946-0204 | www.si4all.com

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I want to introduce you to Dana Marr. She has been beside Trisha and me in the business for 29 years. She has handled every facet of the business, and anyone at Wooldridge will testify that she can and will do whatever is necessary to keep our customers first and happy. She is now the CEO of the company, which is a good thing because she is a lot smarter than I am!

Wooldridge Heating, Air and Electrical | 14179 Wards Road, Lynchburg, VA 24502 434-239-0371 | www.wooldridgeheatingandair.com

THE FACES OF

Heating, Air& Electrical

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Windows & DoorsThe Window Men received the 2016 Lynchburg Regional Alliance (Retail) Small Business of the Year Award. We have served the Lynchburg area installing Thermal® windows for over 28 years. Our EPA certified installers help create fresh living spaces that include American made windows, entry & storm doors, storm windows, window and trim wrap, wood or composite decks, railing and premium vinyl siding. We have always provided free, in home estimates for all of our work.

The Window Men, Inc. | 5218 Fort Avenue, Lynchburg, VA 24502 | 434-237-3353 | www.thewindowmenincva.com

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THE FACES OF

Home Buying

At Lynchburg’s Finest Real Estate, our agents, new construction experts and interior designers, will assure that you receive nothing but the best. Our over 25 years of combined experience allow us to service our clients at the highest level. Whether you are building, selling, buying or investing, we are here for you. Follow us on Instagram & Facebook or visit us at lynchburgsfinest.com to join our agency.

Lynchburg’s Finest Real Estate Brokerage | 113 Goldenrod Place, Lynchburg, VA 24502 434-439-4211 | www.lynchburgsfinest.com

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CS Custom Structures is known throughout Central Virginia for it’s creative design capability and craftsmanship. What may not be known is that the firm is made up of 32 dedicated professionals including Architects, Project Managers, detail oriented Craftsmen and a General Contractor. The firm was founded on the principle of bringing good architecture back into the construction field. Having started business as a custom, high-end residential design-build firm, the company now enjoys a booming commercial market as well. Recent commercial clients include Centra Health, Piedmont Eye, LaCarreta, Harley Davidson and Star Tech to name a few. As for the residential division, the company continues to provide design and construction services for Central Virginias finest homes.

CS Custom Structures, Inc. | 1934 Graves Mill Road, Lynchburg, VA 24502 434-832-0040 | www.customstructuresinc.com

THE FACES OF

Architects & Custom Home Builders

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Lawn Care & Landscaping

Specializing in lawn maintenance and landscaping for residential customers and small businesses, AMB has grown tremendously in the local community. Much of this growth has come through referrals by current and past customers to others who are looking for a company of integrity who are reliable and trustworthy. Additionally, these folks are active participants in the community, often volunteering time and labor for charity organizations such as Big Brother’s, Big Sister’s of Central Virginia.

AMB Lawn & Landscape Management, Inc. | 434-665-0923 | www.amblawnandlandscape.com

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“A lifetime of Service working for you”

Cell: 434-710-0327Email: [email protected]

www.karenbrookshomes.com

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Cell: 434-665-6806 Email: [email protected]

Experience, Dedication,

Results... ”I am a good communicator,

and realize the value of being a good listener...”

dan Callaway REALTOR®, sREs®, MRP

Cell: 434.851.0304Office: 434.237.7777

Email: [email protected]

“When Experience Matters…I’m only One Call Away”

Masters Ruby Award Winner 2015

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Max GuthrieCell: 434-941-4905

Email: [email protected] Relocation Specialist

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Consistent award winner

shari CuCCiREALTOR®


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Serving Central Virginia and SML

Turning the key to your new home

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Focus+Service=Results Top Producer

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Absolute Professionalism, Service, and Results!

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“We’re never too busy for any of your referrals!”Platinum Club Producer 2015

Quality Service Award 2015

Cell: 434.841.0230FAX: 434.237.8264

Toll Free: 800.277.8583Email: [email protected]

www.marthahowell.comRelocating families for

over 30 years.Quality Service Award

2014-2015

Martha howell ABR, GRi, cRsAssOciATE BROkER

Jason sMawley REALTOR®


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Diamond Award Producer HRRA Circle of

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Team Jean & Vicky earned the designation to practice as Senior Real Estate Specialist. They have

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For the second year in a row, the CENTURY 21® brand ranked “Highest Overall Satisfaction for First-Time and Repeat Home Buyers and Sellers”

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©2015 CENTURY 21 Real Estate LLC. All Rights Reserved. CENTURY 21® is a trademark owned by CENTURY 21 Real Estate LLC. CENTURY 21 Real Estate LLC fully supports the principles of the Fair Housing Act and the Equal Opportunities Act. Each office is independently owned and operated.

The CENTURY 21® brand received the highest numerical score among full service real estate firms for first-time and repeat home buyers and sellers in the proprietary J.D. Power 2014-2015 Home Buyer/Seller StudiesSM. 2015 study based on 6,059 total evaluations measuring 5 firms and measures opinions of individuals who bought or sold a home in the past 12 months. Proprietary study results are based on experiences and perceptions of consumers surveyed February - April 2015. Your experiences may vary. Visit jdpower.com





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Spirit Award Winner 2013 and 2014

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NEVER TOO BUSY FOR YOUR REFERRALS

Platinum Club Member and 2015 Quality Service Ward Recipient

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www.lynitasells.com

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Native of Central Virginia

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The nicest compliment you can pay me is a referral,

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Homes, Land, Farms, Estates

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THANK YOU for your Trust”

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Spirit Award Winner 2013 and 2014

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NEVER TOO BUSY FOR YOUR REFERRALS

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33 years consistent TOP PRODUCER

Native of Central Virginia

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The nicest compliment you can pay me is a referral,

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Licensed in Virginia

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When steamy summer days settle in, the fun is over for some gardeners. It’s time to duck off to the beach or tuck into air-conditioned houses.

But not so for this gardener. Admittedly, it’s sticky business keeping up with watering, weeding, deadheading and clearing debris from spent perennials to make way for the succession of acts in summer’s spectacular flower show. Lady-like “glistening” doesn’t come close to capturing the sweaty, earthy look I sport after a few hours of summer garden labor. So if you join me as a summer gardener, remember to drink lots of water and pause for frequent cool-down breaks as you orchestrate the show.

And the glorious show is well worth the work! Summer gardens boast a breathtaking array of blooms in a riot of

exuberant colors, sizes and shapes, as well as abundant edible yield.

But before getting carried away by summer’s bounty, let’s backtrack and start with the garden’s bones. The key to a successful landscape isn’t simply lush greens and colorful flowers to catch the eye. It’s the structural framework that organizes our plant material and transforms it into a cohesive visual delight. Some structural elements are natural—large trees or rocks, a pond or steep slope; some are constructed—walls, fences, terraces, pools, pathways, gazebos, arbors and seating groups. Some pre-exist and define garden options; some are added.

So how do we go about creating good, strong “bones” for an effective garden design?

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FROM BONES TO BOUNTYWORDS & PHOTOS BY SUSAN TIMMONS

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PURPOSE OF THE GARDENFirst, our design must meet our needs and goals—what we

want from our garden. Looking back through time, we recall simple and functional layouts of kitchen gardens for culinary and medicinal purposes.

Polar opposite goals were boasted by majestic Renaissance gardens of European castles and palaces, such as the Boboli Gardens in Florence and Sudeley Castle in England. And modern-day gardens may seek to fulfill multiple purposes: aesthetic pleasure, personal enjoyment, respite, environmental sustainability and more.

CLIMATE, TERRAIN AND HORTICULTURAL REQUIREMENTS

Whatever the purpose, garden structure is dictated by what we can actually grow in our climate and the size and topography of the space—whether it’s flat or hilly, sunny or shady, wet or dry, windy or sheltered. And we need to amend the soil to suit our plant choices.

We also want to look at how our terrain relates to the surrounding landscape. If it offers the borrowed beauty of a breathtaking vista of mountains or a neighbor’s garden, we’ll certainly want our layout to take best advantage of these attributes. Or a fence or “green screen” can hide a less appealing view.

BOUNDARIES AND SURFACESProperty lines, location of the house, other structures and

driveways establish garden boundaries. We may also install fences or walls to protect our property from interlopers, winds, or unsightly views, to create microclimates, or purely for aesthetic reasons.

Within our parameters, we can design new shapes and spaces and modify existing ones by subdividing into several smaller gardens. In my backyard, I have a gazebo garden, sunbather sculpture garden, barn garden, St. Francis garden, kitchen garden, and…well, you get the point. Garden boundaries beg to be changed. Every year, I add a new garden or expand an old one in search of more sun or shade, for new plant varieties, or by redesigning a border curve or pathway.

Lawns remain a staple in Central Virginia, although the current national trend is toward more naturalistic planting design with native plants or wildflowers in lieu of expanses of turf. Other trends include using wood chips, gravel or pebbles to create breathing spaces between heavily planted areas and installing permeable surfaces for driveways and terraces to eliminate excess surface water runoff into our storm sewers, streams and rivers. If you’re not already a convert, you may want to explore these trends and become part of the fast-growing “sustainable landscapes” movement.

CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: Elaborate knot garden at Sudeley Castle, England. "Borrowed landscape" summer sunset view from Susan's garden. Yarrow spills over one of the dry-stack walls Susan built to define borders.


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CULTURE, STYLE AND TASTE The next step is to consider basic historic

garden designs and choose your own personal style. Your preference may be a Persian or Islamic garden divided into a perfectly symmetrical pattern of four equal sectors with channeled water as a critical element for both irrigation and aesthetics. Or you may be drawn to Chinese and Japanese garden designs that are no less controlled, but offer a more organic, curvy and naturalistic asymmetrical design—or the Zen garden with rocks, moss and raked stones.

Other design choices, influenced by the Renaissance period in Europe, also feature geometrical, rectilinear and axial plans. The backbone of the classical Italian garden is a central axis with cross-axes leading to sculptural focal points, and evergreen plants are used to form patterned knots or parterres. These, as with Persian gardens, may be filled with flowering plants, such as roses, or left open.

Perhaps you’d even like to try your hand at creating a human-scale version of a grand and formal French Renaissance or Baroque garden with elaborate highly-stylized parterres, topiaries, and espaliered trees and shrubs pruned into improbable shapes and sizes that defy nature.

But a less rigid, more relaxed approach seems to be the mainstay of our local aesthetic. Most local gardens tend to take their cues

CLOCKWISE FROM TOP: Formal Italian-style garden at Villa Ephrussi de Rothschild, Cote d'Azur, France. Japanese Zen-style garden with rocks and raked pebbles. Classic Italian Garden at La Cervara Abbey, Santa Margherita, Italy


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from the English landscape garden style popularized by Lancelot “Capability” Brown, Gertrude Jekyll’s “garden rooms” with overflowing herbaceous borders, and noted Southern landscape architect Charles Gillette.

Should you prefer a more modern, minimalist garden style featuring little more than sleek lines of hardscaping in stone, hardwood or rendered walls, the planting style is simple with a few drifts of one or two plants, such as interesting ornamental grasses, to highlight summer bounty.

For today’s gardener, anything goes. We are free to choose formal or informal, traditional or modern designs—or an eclectic style. Taste is personal, so we home gardeners can design what feels right for us.

PUTTING IT ALL TOGETHERExperts advise developing a long-term plan and detailed strategy

and then placing plant “bones”—trees, evergreen hedges, anchor plants. We can create our own design and plant it ourselves or hire professional landscapers for challenging areas. I’ve done both. If we are unsure of soil conditions or what to plant, we can always seek free advice from the Hill City Master Gardener Association (434-455-3740; www.hcmga.com).

When planning, we want to define circulation patterns and areas for living, playing and other functions—some practical and some purely sensory. We’ll want to select materials complementary to our homes and embrace principles of design for scale, proportion, repetition, sequence, variety and balance. And, of course, we don’t want to forget the garden view from inside the house!

COUNTER-CLOCKWISE FROM TOP RIGHT: English landscape garden style of "Capability" Brown at Blenheim Palace, England. Trimmed hedge rows define rose and herbaceous borders at Abbey House Gardens, England. Formal symmetry of rose parterre at Sulgrave Manor, England. A rock wall with roses and asters provide backdrop for Susan's cat sculpture. Simple patio decking offers a quiet place for summer respite. Susan's armillary draws the eye to summer garden bounty.


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If you love formal gardens, a simple design could be a trimmed evergreen hedge of geometric shape enclosing a flowerbed filled with summer-blooming flowers. Or, if you prefer, you could define borders and beds by trenching edges between beds and grass, outlining with edging plants or hardscaping.

You may even wish to create a Shakespeare garden, memorial garden, white or red garden or any other creative theme that lights your fire! Have fun and add a secret garden or other elements of surprise!

When putting soft flesh on those garden bones, for a more abundant, bountiful look, choose plants with a variety of texture and form. Mix low, medium, and high; spire, creeping, mounding; and create focal points to draw and hold the eye. Envision how the succession of bloom, scale and speed of growth, and combinations of plants will affect the appearance of the garden. Oh, and don’t forget to consider how maintenance requirements relate to available time and funds.

Finally, add garden furniture that suits your lifestyle—tables and chairs for entertaining, play places for the little ones, and serene spots for meditation. If you enjoy garden art, go for your style—whether classical statuary, contemporary sculptures, or whimsical rust art. (I love them all in my garden.) And don’t forget the value of safety lighting and spotlighting.

BOUNTY!Some gardeners, including myself (I confess), start digging with a

general vision, but without a formal game plan and will always find a home for any plant that’s a gift or strikes our fancy. The important thing is that your garden is YOURS, reflecting your personality with plant material that makes you happy. If you love a plant, even if others call it a weed, go ahead and enjoy it in your garden, as I do.

The “Country Cottage Garden” concept sparked my flame and has been right for me and our colonial-style house. My summer garden is filled with blooming roses and countless varieties of perennials, most conspicuously hundreds of daylilies—robust perennials,

easy to grow and boasting a variety of bold, cheerful colors. And all came from 10 original plants gifted by a neighbor.

My latest craze for summer bounty is tough care-free native plants that thrive on summer heat and survive drought—butterfly weed, milkweed, Joe Pye weed (that “weed” word again), summer phlox, Rudbeckia, and so many more. Borders and beds overflow with an abundance of flowers successively blooming from June into fall. They speak to me not of formal grandeur but of grace and casual charm.

Then as one cluster of blooms drifts into another, creating a natural summer lushness, they sing the word “bounty” to me. And at the end of the day, I sit on the terrace with my glass of wine and savor their beauty.

Meet the GardenerSusan Timmons served in the 1970s as

Virginia’s first Environmental Impact Statement Coordinator, then Assistant Administrator and Acting Administrator of Virginia’s Council on the Environment and editor of The State of Virginia’s Environment. During that time she also served on the Board of Directors of the National Association of Environmental Professionals and received the National Wildlife Federation’s Award for Environmental Communications. More recently, she worked in higher education and nonprofit management and, in retirement, she serves as a member of the Speakers Bureau of the Hill City Master Gardeners Association with a series of talks on “Gardens of the World.” Susan and her husband, Tim, live and enjoy their mostly DIY country garden at Walnut Branch Farm in Bedford County.

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FROM LEFT: Susan's gazebo is a focal point, as well as a place for rest and viewing surrounding summer bounty. Chairs near hydrangeas, lilies, cleomes and a sunbather sculpture beacon Susan and Tim to enjoy summer sunsets. A grass path with sharply defined edges winds through curvilinear borders and beds.


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On a Aug. 13, 1878, a small, entrepreneurial group of explorers discovered what would become known as Luray Caverns. The group, made up of the town tinsmith and

other local men, had been looking for a cave that summer—so much so that townsfolk had dubbed them the “Phantom Chasers.”

Until that hot, summer day, they’d had no luck, and at least one man was ready to give up on the quest. However, as the story goes,

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America and many excursions came, bringing people from the northeast. It became very popular early on.”

Since then, Shaffer said, “10s of millions” of people from all 50 states and dozens of foreign countries have visited Luray Caverns. On a single day in the 1880s, there were 10,000 visitors. According to Shaffer, it’s the most-visited, ticketed attraction in Virginia and the “fourth largest cavern in the country.”

Guided tours of the privately-owned caverns are offered seven days a week and last about an hour. Visitors travel as far as 160 feet beneath the earth’s surface and see countless formations, some of which are millions of years old and take hundreds of years to grow a single inch.

Each tour ends with a performance by the Great Stalacpipe Organ. The massive lithophone—think glockenspiel or xylophone—was created by Leland Sprinkle in 1954. Rubber mallets gently strike stalactites and stalagmites to make 37 perfect tones.

While the instrument can be played like a pipe organ, it’s usually operated by an automated system. The organ’s playlist includes Sprinkle’s favorite song, “A Mighty Fortress is Our God.” >>

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But the wonders in Luray, population 4,000, don’t end there.

A caverns ticket also includes admission to The Car and Carriage Caravan Museum, located near the caverns. There, visitors will find a dazzling array of antique cars, horse-drawn carriages and other

conveyances. “Some of the most iconic cars,” as Shaffer put it.On the self-guided tour, there’s everything from a primitive 1840

Conestoga wagon to a flashy 1925 Rolls-Royce Silver Ghost once owned by silent film star Rudolph Valentino. Other highlights include a 1727 Portuguese Nobility Carriage, touted as the “oldest carriage on display in the western hemisphere,” and a Baker electric car, made in 1908.

The ticket also is good at the Luray Valley Museum, located a short walk from the

caverns. There, the museum and its adjacent historic village tell the story of the Shenandoah

Valley in the 18th and 19th centuries.

In the museum, there are exhibits on Native American, African-American and Civil War history, along with a collection of 18th- and 19th-century cast-iron wood stoves. The “plate stoves,” as they’re called, are decorated with animal, biblical and other themes.

VINTAGE VEHICLES—The Car and Carriage Caravan Museum includes the display of a Rolls-Royce once owned by silent film star Rudolph Valentino (top left). The car’s “alligatored” exterior was done intentionally, made to look like leather.

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Visitors also will see pottery, painted blanket chests, hand-painted and lettered birth and death certificates, samplers, quilts, printing presses, tools and other items that were part of Shenandoah Valley pioneer life.

Outside, visitors will find a host of 19th-century buildings, among them a meeting house, blacksmith’s shop, farm house and African-American schoolhouse. The buildings were moved from various parts of Virginia and reconstructed in Luray. There’s also a cafe, which offers food and Shenandoah Valley wine, and a gem mine for the kids.

When leaving the caverns area and heading into Luray proper, it’s impossible to miss the most prominent landmark in

town, the Luray Singing Tower. Inside the 80-year-old tower is a 47-bell carillon—

think church bells—that’s played by a musician called a “carillonneur.”

Free concerts are held regularly, summer and fall. The two-mile-long Hawksbill Greenway is a popular place in

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Hawksbill Creek, from which the greenway gets its name, is a “Class A” trout stream, stocked with trout from October through May. Licensed fishermen

may fish the creek year-round. There’s also a youth trout-fishing tournament held each April. The event reportedly draws hundreds of children and spectators.

Numerous other events are held along the greenway each year, including evening concerts in the summer and a Turkey Trot footrace on the Saturday before Thanksgiving.

Along the greenway and on some buildings and structures in Luray, visitors will see colorful murals. The murals are painted by school children and local artists. “It’s still an ongoing project,” Jeff McMillan with Luray Downtown Initiative, said, adding the murals are a way “to make your town unique.”

While Luray is only about two hours from Lynchburg, there are many lodging options for those planning a multi-day visit. One is the Mimslyn Inn, which began welcoming travelers in 1931. Caverns PR director and Luray native Shaffer told a story about the Mimslyn, more specifically about one of its famous visitors.

According to Shaffer, in the summer of 1936, President Franklin Delano Roosevelt

and his wife, Eleanor, were in Luray to dedicate nearby Shenandoah National

Park. The president announced he would be camping in the park, or as Shaffer put

it, “in a beautiful presidential tent.”

Having none of it, Eleanor told her husband she would be

staying at the Mimslyn.

At the Mimslyn, guests may stay in one of two “Roosevelt Suites.” There also are standard guest rooms, cottages and the “Manor House,” which sleeps 20. The inn has two restaurants—Circa ’31 and the Speakeasy Bar & Restaurant—both of which have a Prohibition-era theme. The Speakeasy also has live music several times a month.

At Hawksbill Trading Company, located on Virginia Avenue next to the railroad tracks, shoppers can buy local arts and crafts, produce and baked goods, and decorative, antique and vintage items.

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REST AND ROAM—Stay at the historic Mimslyn Inn, which includes two Roosevelt Suites (right) and the Manor House (bottom left). Hawksbill Greenway (left), with its namesake creek and walking trail, is a popular recreation spot in Luray. It includes a fish mural (far left), one of many in the town.


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History buffs will find much to love about Luray and the surrounding area. In addition to the Luray Valley Museum, there are numerous Civil War Trails markers in the area. One of these markers is located at Willow Grove Mill, a large, red-painted millhouse that was burned by Union Gen. Philip Sheridan’s troops in 1864.

On Monday mornings or by appointment, visitors to Luray may tour the Massanutten School. The circa-1880, one-room schoolhouse is located next to Luray’s public library. Tours begin at 11 a.m.

Outside the schoolhouse, although not in its original location, is a slave auction block that was once used in Luray. According to an adjacent interpretive sign, the sandstone block “was used as a perch for slaves about to be sold at auction” and “is said to be one of the few now in existence.”

The biggest annual event in town is the Luray Triathlon, which attracts athletes from all over the U.S. The 2016 triathlon, which has

both sprint- and international-distance races, will be held on Aug. 20 and 21 at Lake Arrowhead Park.

The park is located about four miles outside of downtown Luray and is a popular place for swimming, boating and fishing. “It’s super hilly,” Kelly Zitzer, tourism associate with the Luray-Page Chamber of Commerce, said of the course. “It’s very popular because it’s very challenging.”

The Page Valley Fair opens the same weekend as the triathlon and runs through Aug. 27. Zitzer said there also will be live music in town that weekend. “Triathlon weekend is our main weekend,” she said. “The start of the fair, hundreds of athletes in town and live music that weekend. It’s super busy. It’s really fun.”

Web Addresses:Hawksbill Greenway www.hawksbillgreenway.org

Hawksbill Trading Company www.hawksbilltrading- company.org

Luray Caverns (also Car and Carriage Caravan and Luray Valley museums) www.luraycaverns.com

Luray Downtown Initiative www.downtownluray.com

Luray Singing Tower www.luraysingingtower.com

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Luray-Page Chamber of Commerce www.luraypage.com

Massanutten School Call (540) 743-3629 or (540) 421-6337.

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The tone is set with lovely pastel hues on the wall and accented across the space. Whitewashed cabinets hold stacks of cheery cups and saucers. Tables are adorned with fresh-cut flowers. Crisp linens drape across laps.

There is tea, of course, and scones and other pastries served on elegant stands with curds and clotted creams and jams. Another offering steeped in tradition: delightful finger sandwiches, elegantly cut and trimmed of crust. Look for heartier fare, too, like bangers and mash.

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But most importantly, Kathleen O’Byrne’s Irish Tea Room adds another delicious layer onto the wonderful cuisine scene in Lynchburg.

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maximum tilt on June 20, making the northern hemisphere the closest

to ol’ Sol as we’ve been in a year. This move, the June solstice, officially

ushered in summer, or what I like to call, the Al Fresco Season.

Folks are flocking outdoors for a myriad of activities—lazy afternoons by the

pool, strolling through parks under canopies of shading trees or attending a

baseball game rooting for the home team.

The days—and evenings—are long now, our closest star high in the sky for

upwards of 15 hours. It’s a darn good time to participate in another outdoor

activity—enjoying a meal.

Across Lynchburg, there are many great restaurants offering courtyards, decks

and patios to grab a seat and a bite to eat. The phrase al fresco is borrowed from

the Italians and roughly means “in the cool [air].”

Dining outside—like summer—is usually casual and has celebratory undertones,

even if the celebration is simply life itself. It can be done in the morning at

breakfast and throughout the day, well after the sun sets and the sky fades to a

deep purple studded with twinkling stars.

Ready to head outside? Here are some of my favorite places: >>

Meet Me on the Patio

SEVEN & A HALF SENSATIONAL

SPACES FOR SUMMER

OUTDOOR DININGBY PATRICK EVANS-HYLTON

PHOTOS BY JIM PILE


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LOCAL FLAVORCOMING RIGHT UP

The Corner At Rivermont

The Feel: The Corner at Rivermont is a fun, casual

and relaxed eatery honoring locally-sourced and

crafted foods from Executive Chef Sean Meeks’

kitchen. A focus is on Southern and Low Country

cuisine. The patio seats 52.

The Features: Umbrellas shade seating.

The Food: Lunch and dinner are offered, but come

for brunch and ease into the weekend with the

Creole Shrimp & Grits, topped with a poached local

egg and Nueske bacon. Mimosas are just six bucks.

The Corner at Rivermont

is at 2496 Rivermont

Ave., Lynchburg. Call

434-219-6035, or visit

www.TheCornerAt-

Rivermont.com.

Magnolia FoodsThe Feel: This is the region’s premier gourmet grocer,

with a delightful deli and other offerings to grab

and go. Or not. You can also grab and sit and relax

over lunch and dinner offerings, too, from salads and

sandwiches to delish desserts. The patio seats 20.

The Features: Umbrellas shade seating; enjoy the

mini-garden in raised beds.

The Food: I’m drooling on my keyboard right now

thinking about The #4 sandwich: rich, creamy

hummus stuffed in a flour tortilla along with sliced

tomatoes, cucumbers,

feta cheese, lettuce and

parsley vinaigrette.

True story.

Magnolia Foods is at 2476

Rivermont Ave., Lynchburg.

Call 434-528-5442, or visit

www.MagnoliaFoods.com.

Shoemaker’s American GrilleThe Feel: This is a gorgeous restaurant, located on the

Bluffwalk downtown and showcasing a sophisticated,

industrial feel. The fine dining menu is unabashedly

American regional, with great Happy Hour and dinner

offerings. The patio seats 20.


The Food: Onion Rings with Spicy Ketchup pleases as a

starter, and the Kona Filet—a Kona coffee-rubbed filet

mignon—is a winner.

Shoemaker’s is at 1312 Commerce St., Lynchburg.

Call 434-455-1510, or visit www.ShoemakersDining.com.

RA BistroThe Feel: This bistro offers a comfortable, modern dining

room in a 75-year-old charming building. Chef/owner

Alex Richardson serves up a menu that offers delicious,

seasonally-inspired American cuisine. There are two

patios; a front patio seats 36 while a rear patio seats 24.

The Features: Natural shading cools the front patio while

umbrellas shade seating on the rear patio.

The Food: Start with a martini—they are done proper

here—and consider Bistro Wings (in Teriyaki) as a starter.

The Bistro Top Sirloin is a fabulous 10-ounce center-cut

sirloin topped with—are you sitting—boursin cheese,

asparagus and cracked pepper bacon.

RA Bistro is at 1344 Main St., Lynchburg.

Call 434-845-1601, or visit www.RABistro.com.

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http://www.TheCornerAt-Rivermont.com

http://www.MagnoliaFoods.com

http://www.ShoemakersDining.com

http://www.RABistro.com


Waterstone Pizza

The Feel: Warm, inviting,

relaxing and urban,

Waterstone Pizza, located

downtown at the James River,

serves up delicious starters,

salads, sandwiches, pasta

and, of course, pizza.

And oh, the pizza: hand-

tossed, fire-roasted

and topped with fresh

ingredients. The patio

seats 30.


The Food: Let’s just skip right to the pizza. Make

mine the Wild Mushroom: basil pesto, crimini,

Portobello, shiitake, goat cheese and sun-dried

tomato. Yum.

Waterstone Pizza is at 1309 Jefferson St., Lynchburg.

Call 434-455-1515, or visit www.WaterstonePizza.com.

El Jefe Taqueria GarajeThe Feel: The focus at El Jefe is definitely South of the

Border with deliciously prepared, Mexican-inspired dishes,

including an array of artisan tacos. A recent special

featured grilled flour tortillas stuffed with grilled snapper

and fresh pineapple salsa. There are three patios; two seat

20 folks and one seats 30.


The Food: Tacos are the bomb, as well as delightful

(largely tequila-centric) cocktails like the Melon Margarita.

El Jefe is at 1214 Commerce St., Lynchburg.

Call 434-333-4317, or visit www.facebook.com/

ElJefeTaqueriaGaraje.

Isabella’s Italian TrattoriaThe Feel: Isabella’s is a sophisticated-but-approachable

eatery that is relaxed and delicious. The buzz centers around

contemporary Northern Italian cuisine showcasing many

products from Central Virginia farms. The patio seats 20.

The Features: A fabric awning shades seating.

The Food: Start with the Bruschetta Platter to share

(who can say no to grilled bread topped with fresh

ingredients?), and try the Spicy Chicken & Sausage

Orecchiette tossed pasta entrée or perhaps a brick oven-

baked pizza.

Isabella’s is at 4925 Boonsboro Rd., Lynchburg.

Call 434-385-1660, or visit www.IsabellasItalian.com.

Mister GoodiesAnd while it’s not technically a restaurant (hence the “half” in our list of seven and a half places),

we couldn’t talk about enjoying a treat al fresco without mentioning this Central Virginia tradition.

The Feel: Festive and carnival, lovers of sweets

come to this brightly lit trailer—festooned with a

large ice cream cone—for everything from sundaes

to splits and, of course, just some good, old-

fashioned, soft-serve ice cream.

The Features: The fun atmosphere and good eats

is the draw; grab a cone and stand around visiting

with family and friends, and enjoy the summer.

The Food: The Strawberry

Shortcake is the perfect edible

example of summer.

Mister Goodies is at

21556 Timberlake Rd., Lynchburg,

or find them on Facebook.

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http://www.IsabellasItalian.com


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Gazpach-Oh!INGREDIENTS1 cucumber, halved and seeded1 red bell pepper, halved and cored/seeded

1 yellow bell pepper, halved and cored/seeded

1 large tomato1 small sweet onion2–3 cloves garlic1 small bunch flat leaf parsley, stems trimmed

3 cups tomato juice1/4 cup red wine vinegar1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil1/2 tablespoon kosher salt1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice

METHOD

Rough chop cucumber, red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, tomato and onion. Add, along with garlic and parsley, to a food processor and pulse until vegetables are chopped coarse; do not chop too fine or puree.

Add chopped vegetables to a large bowl with tomato juice, vinegar, olive oil, salt, black pepper and red pepper. Mix well, cover, and chill at least three hours before serving. Just before serving drizzle lemon juice on top.

YIELDS 4–6 SERVINGS

You Say TomatoHOWEVER YOU SAY IT,

THIS TASTY TREAT IS IN SEASON NOWBY PATRICK EVANS-HYLTON

One of the season’s brightest, juiciest, edible products is tomatoes. Right now is the time to grab some to enjoy in a number of ways, from sliced thick and piled high between

two soft pieces of white bread, to chopping for salads, to making cooling, refreshing gazpacho.

Tomatoes have an interesting historical footnote to Lynchburg. Turn back the calendar a few centuries, the fruit (yes, tomatoes are a fruit and not a vegetable) wasn’t brand new to America, but it wasn’t common in the 18th century. Many folks regarded tomatoes suspiciously because the plant was a member of the poisonous nightshade family.

The 1791 Miller-Claytor House in Lynchburg is colloquially called the Tomato House because local legend has it that Thomas Jefferson shocked folks there by eating a tomato to dispel such rumors.

Many folks may be surprised to know the chilled, tomato-based soup, gazpacho, has strong Virginia roots.

In fact, an early recipe called “Gaspacha-Spanish” appeared in Mary Randolph’s The Virginia Housewife cookbook in 1824; she may have heard about the dish from her sister who lived in Spain.

Randolph writes:“Put some soft biscuit or toasted bread in the bottom of

a sallad bowl, put in a layer of sliced tomatas with the skin taken off, and one of sliced cucumbers, sprinkled with pepper, salt, and chopped onion; do this until the bowl is full, stew some tomatas quite soft, strain the juice. Mix in some mustard and oil, and pour over it: make it two hours before it is eaten.”

Tomato TypesThere are many types of tomatoes, from the tiny grape, teardrop

and cherry to the big, sliceable beefsteak. Here are a few styles you are likely to find in the area:

• Better Boy: a large, textbook, juicy tomato• Floramerica: a medium-to-large, bright red tomato• Heirloom: a catch-all phrase for the many types of non-

cultivated tomatoes• Oxheart: a medium, lumpy, intensely flavored tomato• Supersweet: a medium, very sweet tomato

Tomato Tips• This isn’t a beauty contest. Some tomato types, especially

heirloom, are not only not pretty; they are pretty ugly. • Check for ripeness not by looking at color but by smelling the

blossom end (opposite the stem end); you should pick robust, tomato notes on the nose.

• Pick tomatoes heavy for their size that are full and not shriveled and without bruises.

• Do not refrigerate tomatoes; keep them stem-side down in a cool, dark place.

• Use tomatoes within a few days of picking.

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EVENTS

CALENDAR OF EVENTSJULY/AUGUST 2016JULY 1Celebrate America 2016 Thomas Road Baptist Church5-10 p.m.Enjoy Central Virginia’s largest fireworks show, inflatables, music, food and more. Admission is free.

First Friday at Downtown and RivermontLynchburg5-8 p.m.Free to the general public.

JULY 1, 21776 the MusicalThomas Jefferson’s Poplar Forest6-8 p.m.A special presentation by the Renaissance Theatre featuring the Tony award-winning musical comedy.

JULY 1-24“We Got the Blues: Art in the Blue Ridge” Art Show and SaleLynchburg Art Club, 1011 Rivermont Ave.A celebration of art in the Blue Ridge. Open to all artists. Opening reception July 1, 5-8 p.m.

JULY 2Moneta Fire-Worx FestDowntown Moneta12-10 p.m.An Independence Day celebration with fireworks, food, an adult beverage garden, kids’ activities and live music by The Worx. Music runs from 6-10 p.m., followed by fireworks. Admission is $5 (kids 10 and younger free) with proceeds benefitting the Moneta Volunteer Fire Department.

6th annual Watermelon Wine FestivalDeVault Family Vineyards, 247 Station Ln., Concord3-11 p.m.Games/activities for kids and adults, food, crafts and more.

Sangria SaturdayLazy Days Winery, 1351 N Amherst Hwy., Amherst11 a.m. – 5 p.m.

JULY 3Smith Mountain Lake FireworksParkway Marina, Huddleston3 p.m.A family-oriented holiday tradition featuring food vendors, live music, kids’ rides and fireworks at 10 p.m. Admission is free, but donations will be accepted for the Saunders Volunteer Fire Company. Parking is $10 per car.

JULY 4Independence Day Celebration at Poplar ForestThomas Jefferson’s Poplar Forest11 a.m. – 4 p.m.Enjoy music, dancing, historical entertainment, games, storytelling and the reading of the Declaration of Independence. Tickets are sold at the gate. $9 for adults; ages 15 and under get in free.

Independence Day CelebrationMariners Landing, HuddlestonCelebrate Independence Day with fireworks at Mariners Landing.

JULY 6Midday MusicCourt Street UMC, Lynchburg12:10-12:35 p.m. (lunch to follow)Featuring organist J. William Greene from Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Lynchburg.

JULY 6-AUGUST 72016 Wintergreen Summer Music Festival and AcademyEvent times varyChoose from events and performances highlighting music, dance, theatre, film, poetry, literature, history, food and wine.

JULY 8Friday CheersLynchburg’s Riverfront Park6-9 p.m.Featuring Funky Bone.

JULY 9Horse and Hound Wine FestivalPeaks of Otter Winery, 2122 Sheep Creek Rd., Bedford11 a.m. - 6 p.m.Enjoy wine from some of Virginia’s finest wineries while listening to music and visiting art, craft and food vendors.

Music at MillerMiller Park, Lynchburg4-8 p.m.Bring a blanket or chair to enjoy music, activities for children, food trucks and dance demonstrations.

JULY 11Fairview Coffee ChatFairview Recreation Center3621 Campbell Ave., Lynchburg6:30 p.m.

JULY 15Friday CheersLynchburg’s Riverfront Park6-9 p.m.Featuring The Ruckus

JULY 15-17Smith Mountain Lake Pirate DaysVarious retail locationsLake-area stores and restaurants offer pirate-themed events, specials and sales throughout the weekend. Organized by the SML Regional Chamber of Commerce.

JULY 16Sangria SaturdayLazy Days Winery, 1351 N Amherst Hwy., Amherst11 a.m. – 5 p.m.

JULY 17Open StudiosVirginia Center for the Creative Arts154 San Angelo Dr., Amherst4 p.m.Tour open studios, visit working writers/artists/composers, see the outdoor sculpture collection around the beautiful Mt. San Angelo landscape.

JULY 18-22Sculpture Art CampBower Center for the Arts, Bedford8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

JULY 20Midday MusicCourt Street UMC, Lynchburg12:10-12:35 p.m. (lunch to follow)Featuring organist Robert Blevins from Westminster Presbyterian in Lynchburg.

JULY 21Vector Space Community Night402 Fifth St., Lynchburg5-9 p.m.Tour the city’s new makerspace. Free and open to the public.

JULY 22TGIF at AvocaAvoca Museum, 1514 Main St., Altavista6-9 p.m.First responders with ID are free. General admission is $5. Hosted by the Altavista Area Chamber of Commerce.

Friday CheersLynchburg’s Riverfront Park6-9 p.m.Featuring DJ Ed and MG Experience.

JULY 22-24Virginia Commonwealth GamesLiberty University and city venuesMore information at www.commonwealthgames.org

JULY 23History Alive: 2016 – A Tasting Tour of Bedford and Franklin County HeritageVarious locationsA tour will take participants through several historic homes in Franklin and Bedford counties.

Full Nelson 5KBlue Mountain Barrel House, Arrington9 a.m.An out-and-back course with mountain views, a performance shirt, commemorative tasting glass and a post-race party with beer samplings.

JULY 29Friday CheersLynchburg’s Riverfront Park6-9 p.m.Featuring Dragonfly.

JULY 30Summer Movie in the Park1257 County Farm Rd., Bedford8:30 p.m.Disney Pixar’s “Inside Out.” Bring your own blanket or chair.

2nd Annual Back to School Care FairBedford Community Health Center11 a.m. – 1 p.m.Children’s activities, community exhibitors and school supply giveaways.

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AUGUST 3Midday MusicCourt Street UMC, Lynchburg12:10-12:35 p.m. (lunch to follow)Featuring organist John Lowe from Holy Trinity Episcopal Church in Gainesville, Fl.

AUGUST 5Friday CheersLynchburg’s Riverfront Park6-9 p.m.Featuring the House Band.

First Friday at Downtown and RivermontLynchburg5-8 p.m.Free to the general public.

AUGUST 5-28“Journeys” Art Show and SaleLynchburg Art Club, 1011 Rivermont Ave.Three local artists show their creative journey in life. Opening reception August 5, 5-8 p.m.

AUGUST 62nd Annual Back to School Care FairJohnson Health Center’s pediatric building, Lynchburg2-4 p.m.Children’s activities, community exhibitors and school supply giveaways.

Sangria SaturdayLazy Days Winery, 1351 N Amherst Hwy., Amherst11 a.m. - 5 p.m.

AUGUST 12Friday CheersLynchburg’s Riverfront Park6-9 p.m.Featuring The Worx

AUGUST 13“Keep the Spirit of “45 Alive” ConcertNational D-Day Memorial7-9 p.m.Enjoy a special ceremony and concert with the Let’s Dance band to honor the Greatest Generation. Regular fees apply.

AUGUST 17Midday MusicCourt Street UMC, Lynchburg12:10-12:35 p.m. (lunch to follow)Featuring organist Robert Chapman from Broadway Christian Church in Martinsville.

AUGUST 19TGIF at AvocaAvoca Museum, 1514 Main St., Altavista6-9 p.m.Back-to-School night. General admission is $5. Hosted by the Altavista Area Chamber of Commerce.

AUGUST 19-21“An Apple a Day” Open HousePeaks of Otter Winery, 2122 Sheep Creek Rd., BedfordSample varieties of apples and taste Fruit of the Farm wine. Farm animals on display for children.

AUGUST 20Summer’s End Family FestivalForest Presbyterian Church, 1226 Two Church Ln., Forest11 a.m. – 3 p.m.Kids’ attractions/games and local business/food vendors. Hosted by the Bedford Area Chamber of Commerce.

Obstacle Course Run Thomas Jefferson’s Poplar Forest8 a.m. – 4 p.m.Challenge yourself in a 3.1-mile obstacle course race. Entry fees support children’s educational programming at Poplar Forest.

Sangria SaturdayLazy Days Winery, 1351 N Amherst Hwy., Amherst11 a.m. – 5 p.m.

AUGUST 25-28LOCKN’ FestivalArringtonA 4-day music & camping festival at the foot of the Blue Ridge Mountains.

AUGUST 27Health & Wellness FairMiller Park, Lynchburg11 a.m. – 3 p.m.Free, community event for all ages. Kickoff with ribbon cutting ceremony for “Miller Mile” footpath.

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Living the Life: Virginia Beach History Museum

The swimsuits have improved, and our

culture has shifted dramatically. But time

doesn’t change the simple idea that when

the mercury rises, you head to the water.

For generations of the past and generations

to come, summertime and family time will

include time at the pool or the James River!

To browse thousands of historic photos, view the archives at www.lynchburgphotos.org.

The Lynchburg Museum System operates the

historic home Point of Honor and the Lynchburg

Museum. For hours and current exhibits, visit

them on the web at www.lynchburgmuseum.org

and www.pointofhonor.org.

Lynchburg Parks & Rec “Boy’s Week” Celebration, 1922.

Adults & children playing in the water, ca. 1900.

Water carnival on the James River during open festivities for the

YMCA Island Playground, 1912.

Miller Park, 1940.

Jefferson Park Pool, 1950.


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