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Restaurant Inspections: Sunken Well, Battlefield Restaurant, Jake & Mike’s, Decatur’s Crabs

Restaurant Inspections: Sunken Well, Battlefield Restaurant, Jake & Mike’s, Decatur’s Crabs

By Susan Larson
Rappahannock Area Health District (RAHD) officials conducted restaurant inspections at the following Fredericksburg locations April 9 – 11, 2014.
A “critical violation” is one that “poses a direct or immediate threat to the safety of the food being served.”
“In our experience, it is unrealistic to expect that a complex, full-service food operation can routinely avoid any violations,” officials said on the Virginia Department of Health’s website.

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When Life Isn’t Fair

When Life Isn’t Fair

A weekly column on Fredericksburg.Today by Linda Clevenger, Organization Direct.
Have you heard your child tell you it isn’t fair?  A normal parental response is probably — life isn’t fair.
The interesting thing is that this conversation isn’t just limited to parents and their children who are under the age of 18. I just spent a weekend with family and I actually heard my parents saying it to one of my adult sisters.

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Freehling Named Assistant Director For Economic Development

Freehling Named Assistant Director For Economic Development

By Susan Larson
Free Lance-Star business reporter Bill Freehling has been hired as Fredericksburg’s new assistant director for economic development.
His duties will include assisting in the development of an economic development strategy, serving as the city staffer to the Fredericksburg Economic Development Authority and leading the city’s business recruitment and expansion programs, according to a press release.

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Local Entrepreneur Expands Her Skin Care Business

Local Entrepreneur Expands Her Skin Care Business

By Susan Larson
It’s been a little more than a year since Crystal Wellman opened Ladyburg, the modern skin care apothecary in downtown Fredericksburg.
Now she’s expanded her business, opening a separate acne and skin care clinic.
Crystal Clear Acne Clinic, located at 1210 Princess Anne St., Suite A, provides treatment to those suffering from all types of skin conditions, including acne, acne rosacea and effects brought on by aging.

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Fred Wellman Named ‘Veterans Business Champion’

Fred Wellman Named ‘Veterans Business Champion’

By Susan Larson
Fred Wellman, founder and chief executive officer of Fredericksburg based ScoutComms, Inc., has been named Veterans Business Champion of the Year by the U.S. Small Business Administration Richmond District Office.
Wellman will be honored June 13 for his advocacy of veteran entrepreneurship during the “Heart of a Champion” Small Business Awards Luncheon at the Richmond Omni Hotel.

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C.I.S. Sportswear Closing July 31

C.I.S. Sportswear Closing July 31

By Susan Larson
Carol Sullivan is retiring.  The owner of C.I.S. Sportswear at 806 Caroline St. in downtown Fredericksburg is closing her store.
The women’s specialty boutique features classic pieces to fun items like seasonal and novelty sweaters. Handbags, decorative belts and colorful jewelry — including Brighton accessories — define the shop.
Sullivan said she would sell the shop, but has had no offers.  So, she’s hung a “Retirement Sale” banner and plans to close the C.I.S. door for good at the end of the day on July 31, 2014.

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“startupland” Debuts in Fredericksburg

“startupland” Debuts in Fredericksburg

By Susan Larson
Fredericksburg is one of the few U.S. locations selected for the June 10 international launch of the documentary film series “startupland.”
Watch the series trailer: “startupland”
Parts one and two of the seven-part series will premier at Paragon Village 12, 51 Towne Centre Blvd, as part of the FredXchange one-year birthday bash.  Associate Producer Maxim Wheatley will speak.

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Sunday Brunch in Fredericksburg

Sunday Brunch in Fredericksburg

By Susan Larson
I was standing in line for Sunday brunch at Foode, when tourists engaged me in conversation.  These travelers wanted to eat brunch and get on the road.  They didn’t want to wait.  Where else in town could they go, they wanted to know?
I knew of a few downtown restaurants serving lunch on Sunday … but brunch?
So I asked on Facebook.
I investigated your suggestions, many of which turned out to be restaurants serving breakfast or lunch, not brunch.   But I did discover five locations in downtown Fredericksburg serving Sunday brunch.

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