Haymarket Lifestyle Magazine December 2010

December 2010

what’s inside:

Real Estate Buying or Selling: Surviving The Winter Months‌

...and more! photo: Didi McConnell

Locally owned and operated since 1989

LLC.

The Original Since 1989

Call us for a complete listing of what we can do for you!

• All General Home Repairs • New Construction (Additions & New Homes) • Electrical • HVAC service work • Remodeling (including kitchen and bath) * Custom Landscape & Hardscape (Concrete, brick/flagstone patios) • Seamless Gutters • Plumbing • Excavating / Bobcat work • Painting (Interior & Exterior) • Custom bookcases • Re-roofing & Tear offs • Basement waterproofing • Custom tile flooring / back splashes

Quality & Integrity from start to beautiful finish!

• Licensed & Insured • Member of Chamber of Commerce • Class “A” License VA #2705116554A

OPENING 3RD OFFICE IN GAINESVILLE

Office: 703-895-6449

5 Broadview Ave., Warrenton, VA 20186 5336 Rixeyville Rd., Rixeyville, VA 22737 www.janddhandyman.com handyman1989@comcast.net

WE’RE CHANGING PEOPLE’S LIVES, ONE WORKOUT AT A TIME! “By the 4th week, I had more stamina and was completing exercises I couldn’t do before. I took my measurements and was down 3.5 inches on my waist, 2 inches on my thighs and .5 inches on my arms….Maybe, just Mary Lieb, maybe, I CAN DO THIS!”

“There is no doubt that the decision for Michael to join Next Level to get in shape is the MAIN reason he secured a spot on the travel basketball team.

He feels great and has lost substantial weight. During the rigorous twoday basketball tryouts, several coaches commented on his conditioning being outstanding!”

Bob Ince, Michael’s dad

Skinny Jeans Challenge Participant

TRIAL

HIPS

MEMBERS

TS! REAT GIF G E K A M 9!

JUST $4

Michael Ince with Colby Schreckengost, Next Level owner and head trainer

WE CAN CHANGE YOUR LIFE, TOO

CALL TODAY TO SCHEDULE YOUR FREE FITNESS EVALUATION

Fitness Training for Athletes • Teams • Adults 6614 James Madison Hwy., Haymarket, VA (Haymarket Sportsplex)

703-754-6818

www.nltraining.com

Offer a more attractive benefits package … without creating a less attractive bottom line.

Voluntary Benefits*

Name Pamela S. Byers Phone 703.587.5201 Fax 703.530.7955 E-Mail Pamela_byers@us.aflac.com American Family Life Assurance Company of Columbus (Aflac) Worldwide Headquarters • 1932 Wynnton Road • Columbus, Georgia 31999

aflac.com

© 2008 Aflac

For more information, contact:

*Aflac insurance policies are sold on a voluntary basis at the worksite.

NAD0312B

December 2010

7/08

3

Publishers Tony & Holly Tedeschi for Piedmont Press & Graphics tony@piedmontpress.com • hollyt@piedmontpress.com

Advertising Virginia Hendrix • virginia@piedmontpress.com Subscriptions Mike Tedeschi • miket@piedmontpress.com For general inquiries, advertising, editorial, or listings: E: Krysta@piedmontpress.com Tel: 540.347.4466 • Fax: 540.347.9335 Editorial & Advertising office: Open 8:00 am to 5:30 pm, Monday to Friday 404 Belle Air Lane, Warrenton, VA 20186 The Haymarket Lifestyle Magazine is published monthly and distributed to all its advertisers and over 10,000 selected addresses. While reasonable care is taken with all material submitted to The Haymarket Lifestyle Magazine, the publisher cannot accept responsibility for loss or damage to any such material. Opinions expressed in articles are strictly those of the authors. While ensuring that all published information is accurate, the publisher cannot be held responsible for any mistakes or omissions. Reproduction in whole or part of any of the text, illustration or photograph is strictly forbidden.

©2010 Piedmont Press & Graphics Designed, Printed and Mailed in Warrenton, VA. United States of America The Haymarket Lifestyle Magazine

c/o Piedmont Press & Graphics 404 Belle Air Lane • Warrenton, Virginia 20186 540.347.4466 Ph • 540.347.9335 Fx www.haymarketlifestyle.com Cover Photo: by Didi McConnell “Snow Filled Pine was taken right after the big snowstorm we had February 2010, and was taken on the part of our property where we have paddock fencing.” Didi’s photo expertise includes events, weddings, baby portraits, landscapes, equine, canine, wildlife and historical architecture. She designs and produces an original line of greeting cards and is an expert in Photoshop and photo restoration.

For more information please contact Didi at didi@dragonridgedesigns. com and visit her website at www.dragonridgedesigns.fototime.com.

2010 Contributing Writers: Jaime Gorman Krysta Norman Marilyn Shackelford 4

Deborah Shugars Michael Tedeschi Tony Tedeschi

John Toler

Haymarket Quilters Unlimited We welcome visitors, new members, and quilters on all levels.

Our monthly meetings begin at 6:30pm at the Evergreen Fire Station, on route 15 north of Haymarket.

January 6 January 8 February 3 February 5 March 10 April 7 May 12

If These Quilts Could Talk Peek A Boo Prairie Points Workshop Civil War Quilts Quilt the Day Away Many Ways to Applique Evolution of Bargello Quilts The Quirky Quilter /Comedy Show

For more information please visit, www.quiltersunlimited.org/hay.htm Haymarket Lifestyle

Real Views on

Real Estate Buying or Selling: Surviving The Winter Months…

by Marilyn Shackelford

The unseasonably warm weather of the last couple of weeks may have fooled some of us into thinking we have lots of time to prepare for cold, dark and frosty mornings ahead. The truth is that once all of the Halloween Ghouls, Fairies and Super Heroes have been shelved for another year and the clocks fall back, “THANKSGIVING” is literally right around the corner! Soon to arrive are the silent and not so silent forebodings that winter and all of its’ delightful, unpredictable and sometimes dreaded folly will soon be upon us. Hopefully, we will leave the record breaking snowfall where it lies…

Cold weather conditions, daylight disappearing sometime between lunch and five o’clock along with the “insanity” that some of us conjure up and proliferate in the spirit of the Holiday Season can certainly increase the expected challenges of trying to purchase or sell a home throughout the winter.

However, if you arm and prepare yourself with some simple precautions, guidelines and realistic expectations with regard to how the process will work (in the winter)….you needn’t be a Scrooge!

And you might even come out a winner!

Yes, real estate sales have cyclical peaks and valleys, and yes, things historically do slow down during the winter months.

But there are some subtle and overlooked December 2010

perks that come with looking in the winter (if you’re a buyer) and keeping your home on the market (if you are selling).

Sellers always ask…Should I list now or wait until the spring? OR Do you think I should take my house off the market during the winter or Holiday Season?

I say consider these points before you decide: DECORATE MODERATELY (this year): More in this instance is usually not better. Festive decorating can be charming, welcoming and can be used to showcase some of the home’s features if done with objectivity. A 9ft. Christmas tree that is crammed into a corner of a dining room or is partially blocking a doorway or hallway will make rooms look and “feel” smaller.

Try not to let Santa Claus, Kris Kringle, St. Nicholas, Mrs. Claus, all of the Elves, the famous Reindeer, every Angel statue that you own and exhibiting last year’s 75% off snowman population belie logic and overtake the free & white spaces of your home.

Beloved as they are, don’t play the Chipmonks singing “Rudolph the Rednosed Reindeer” ad nausea (it’s distracting) and instead, have some soft, instrumental seasonal music playing in the background.

Real Estate Continued on Page 6 5

you have run out of propane…It’s hard to appreciate all of the upgrades and the view when the house is and “seems” cold.

If you know your home will be vacant during the selling process, make sure the home has been “winterized” or that the heat stays on so you don’t experience pipes bursting.

Real Estate Continued from Page 5 Keeping a home “staged” and “show ready” can add stress at any time of the year. So, if you have family & friends visiting or staying with you during the Holidays, and you feel that you don’t want your privacy compromised, then “it will be less stressful (for all parties concerned) if you list or re-list after the New Year rings in.

You should check with your insurance company as well to find out “if” they allow the same seamless coverage of a vacant home. Many sellers assume this is the case only to find out that a home that is “not occupied” is treated differently.

Some have a time element that kicks in if the home is vacant for more than 30 days affecting coverage.

If you are selling a home with a well and septic system, and it has

Keep your walkways, exterior staircases, decks and patios free from ice & snow so that prospective buyers can see and feel the exterior of your home and lot safely. Stock up on an easy to use snow & ice melt product now.

Have your furnace serviced “before” you go under contract. Finding out as a result of a home inspection, that the heating system is “not working” properly adds stress, causes delays in the overall process of the transaction, can be an unexpected cost issue and may even “kill the deal”. This preventative maintenance effort tells the buyer(s), you have taken good care of the home.

Also, make sure that you have plenty of heating fuel available so that your prospective buyer(s) don’t arrive just as 6

Less inventory means less competition which translates into better odds for you selling!

So, what if you’re in the market to purchase a new home during the winter months? I guess the best general advice I can give is that “knowledge is power” and provides peace of mind.

The fact that certain things do and can’t occur during the winter months by shear default of the weather is something that you can manage effectively to your benefit but you have to know what to look out for.

If circumstances prevent you from waiting until then, here are a few other tips that will help troubleshoot possible problems while showing and selling your home.

Make sure you winterize your outside hose bibs. An unexpected freeze can cause a real mess that might interrupt showings.

to deal with the hassle of stiffening layers of clothing with expected travel delays REALLY want to buy a house and it might be yours! Especially since the majority of sellers won’t enter the market until the first sign of spring when everybody else enters the market! By the way, remember those cyclical patterns I mentioned earlier? Times have changed, consumer awareness has changed, lending practices continue to change…and the “new” spring season should start by then end of February not the beginning of April.

Adopt a “flexible” attitude towards traveling, keeping showing schedules intact and that you are working with a shorter amount of daylight to actually “view” homes.

been vacant for a period of time, it can affect the requirements of the lender’s acceptance of required well & septic tests or certifications. Ask your agent to make sure you know that the test matches the type of financing and provides exactly what the lender will require to insure against delays.

This means that the search may take on an extra step or take longer to make sure that you can see and assess the neighborhood, street access and surrounding areas in the daylight and that you not just rely on electricity when viewing or considering a home for purchase.

HERE IS THE REALLY GOOD NEWS…Remember that people get transferred, married, have babies and in general, experience life style changes that require a move, or purchasing a larger or smaller home throughout the entire year!

And that our proximity to Government agencies keeps the doors of transferees revolving smoothly.

Also, keep in mind that the buyers who are who out there looking and are not afraid to “brave the cold” and are willing Haymarket Lifestyle

come on down to the farm!

From Our Farm...

• Farm Fresh Eggs - Chicken & Duck • Vegetables Grown on Our Farm

From Our Nursery...

• Plants • Trees • Shrubs • Annuals • Perennials • Vegetables

• Seedlings • Herbs • Bagged Mulch & Soils • Bulk Mulch, Soils & Compost • Landscape Care Materials Christmas • Decorative Pottery Trees Are Here!

Also Available...

• Landscape/Hardscape/Water Feature s • Design & Installation st m a C h r i re at h s , • Delivery of Bulk Mulch & Soils s, w t re e l a n d , a n d • Children’s Birthday Parties r s a g • Farm Tours et t i a oins p • Picnic Areas

$

• Corporate Events at our Pavilion Town of Haymarket

Rt. 55W

To Leesburg

Rt 15N

Check us out!

Rt 66

16015 John Marshall Hwy Broad Run, VA 20137 703-753-3548 www.thefarmatbroadrun.com Hours: Mon-Fri 10-7 Sat 10-5 Sun 12-5

10%

Coupon must be presented to receive discount. While supplies last.

Expires 12/24/10.

In the winter dark, which can set in before 5pm, you can’t really evaluate these important factors that affect value and perhaps your specific enjoyment and lifestyle needs. So, be prepared to make the extra effort to drive by the home in the daylight before you schedule an appointment to see the inside to make sure the setting, road access and exterior features of the home meet your standards.

One of the subtle perks mentioned before is that if you were house hunting in the summer, you wouldn’t know whether or not the roads and/or driveway will be a problem in the winter. The direction the house faces will definitely determine how well snow and ice melt and how convenient, accessible and user friendly the driveway or access road is.

Many of the properties on the market today are REO or bank owned properties and buyers should know most of them will have been “winterized” with no electricity, heat source or water.

Leave the details of sensitive scheduling December 2010

CHRISTMAS 2010 MATERIALS

OFF

Sheetz

SPECIAL SAFETY INSPECTION FOR

59

00

Visit our Website for Coupons

WWW.ARCTICSUNINC.COM NOT VALID WITH ANY OTHER OFFER

of a home inspection to your agent, but be aware that though not the norm, the cost of “de-winterizing and re-winterizing” may be incurred by you, the buyer. It depends on the bank so plan for it as part of your out of pocket expenses.

And if this vacant and “winterized” home is served by a well & septic, be prepared to add extra time for the tests & inspections, the costs of which may also be incurred by the buyers.

And if you feel uncomfortable about its reliability, you could ask for a Home Warranty or purchase one for yourself.

In closing, “what’s good for the geese(sellers) is good for the ganders(buyers)” and you too have less competition!

By the way, anybody find the “blue leather glove” I lost showing in Piedmont last year?

If you are buying a home with a pool, you won’t be able to inspect the filtration system or sometimes inspect the pool itself because of a cover. Gain knowledge of how it’s been maintained by speaking with the pool maintenance company (if there is one) to get a bit more peace of mind if it is not being sold “as is”.

Testing an air conditioning system when the temperature is cold is usually not done during a home inspection. As a rule, again, ask for maintenance and service records of the HVAC servicer to get a better feel for how the A/C works.

Marilyn Shackelford is a Realtor, ABR, SRES (Seniors Real Estate Specialist), Team Realtor for Erickson Retirement Communities.

Office of Long & Foster Realtors - Gainesville p: (540)220-1318e: m.shackelford@lnf.com www.imovemountains4u.com

7

Haymarket Gainesville Business Association

HGBA is doing it –

you can too.

Holiday parties are back. Happily, area venues and caterers are seeing an increase in bookings over last year.

Businesses and charitable organizations have been working harder than ever to capture their market share.

“We’ve made it through some tough times, let’s celebrate the efforts.”

Planners are amazed that so many places were booked early versus last year. Many were already taken in August. Catering directors say that companies are not spending as much on their events as they did in prerecession years, but overall the atmosphere is much more positive.

We can’t possibly have another ‘Shut down DC blizzard’ can we? The odds say no. So, we are going to enjoy ourselves, and we’re going to have a holiday party this year – for a little less.

Money saving trends include: a cash bar or a happy medium where companies give a couple of drink tickets to guests who will pay for additional beverages. Karen Baker at À la Carte Catering in Haymarket says, “We are doing more cocktail parties where all the food is passed by staff, no buffets, it is actually less expensive and very elegant.” Other pro-budget parties are lunches, smaller dinners and waiting till January. Yes, waiting.

Most venues and caterers see a drop in bookings and ‘Wonderful Winter’ events are an even better value.

HGBA’s Holiday Mixer is December 14th 4-6pm at Stonewall Golf Club. Members of the HGBA, Greater Warrenton Chamber of Commerce and the Prince William Chamber of Commerce are all invited. How did we do it? Admission is free with a cash bar. Enjoy!

The HGBA is the fastest growing professional association in the area; we want to hear your story. From the new meeting venues each month to expert speakers, with HGBA you will get noticed and keep you informed. Join us, and we’ll help you go places. HGBA is a 501 (c) (6) non-profit all volunteer organization. Find out more at HGBA.biz.

Don’t lose out by selling your home...

Let us rent it, and take care of the headaches!

Don’t sell your home!

“Your dedicated staff has given me peace of mind. Thank you.

- Kevin Carter, Client

Turn it into an Investment Property...

FOR RENT

ARMI found me a qualified ARMII waited has been home owners and investors in turning there home into tenant while for assisting the an investment market to turn around.

They door finding and buying an income generating property. all the work and me the Callsend us today to find out how our team of Brokers, Agents, and Property profit check each month! Manager’s can start making you money!

- Robert Thorsen, Client

Area’s Largest, Most Successful Property Management Company 1.1.Area’s Largest, Most Successful Property Management Company 2.

Worry-Free Full Service, Property Management 2. Worry-Free Full Service, Property Management 3. Demand Is Higher for Rentals vs. Low Selling Market!

4. Family Owned & Operated for over 15 Years!

A.R.M.I. www.armiva.com

A.R.M.I.

PROPERTY MANAGEMENT 8

Warrenton 540-347-1901 Gainesville 703-753-1801

3. Demand Is Higher for Rentals vs. Low Selling Market!

4. Family Owned & Operated for over 15 Years!

Gainesville (703) 753-1801

Warrenton (540) 347-1901

7250 Heritage Village Plaza Gainesville, VA 20155

10 Rock Pointe Lane Warrenton, VA 20186 Haymarket Lifestyle

The Emporium Do you need help cleaning your house?

“Impacting lives globally”

Call:

Registered 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization

www.omegavisions.org info@omegavisions.org

Petrona’s Cleaning Services 703-209-3766 Owner / Operator

Thorpe Landscape, Inc.

Mention: BIZ10 for 10% off

703-926-6320

www.wild-thangs.com info@wild-thangs.com

snowplow4u.com lawnmowing4u.com

New treatment New technology Experienced physicians

Welcome to the treatment center proven to heal wounds.

At Fauquier Health Wound Healing Center, skilled physicians use the latest advances in technology to heal wounds. Our proven care is covered by most major insurance plans and Medicare.

Talk to your doctor or call 540.316.HEAL (4325).

493 Blackwell Road, Suite 101A • Warrenton, VA 20186 www.fauquierhealth.org

Dr. Robert Dart

Medical Director

December 2010

Dr. Joseph David

Dr. Larry Heath

Dr. Tam Ly

Dr. Kevin McCarthy

Dr. John McCue

Dr. Jorge Minera

Dr. Lynn Samuel

9

discovered

History

Mount Atlas—

still a tangible link to Haymarket’s past

Covered by vines and surrounded by underbrush, the old house cannot be seen from the road that bears its name. But Mount Atlas – surrounded by much newer homes in a subdivision northwest of Haymarket – still stands, as time and the weather take their toll.

Regarded as “…one of the finest and least altered examples of late Georgian domestic architecture in Prince William County,” the c. 1795 house was described as “in deteriorating condition” in its nomination for inclusion in the National Register of Historic Places completed in July 1988. The nomination, completed by William T. Frazier and George W. Polhill Jr., of Frazier Associates of Staunton, Va., concludes with the comment, “Mount Atlas merits preservation because of its unique interior features and its architectural integrity.”

10

Vintage photos courtesy of the Prince William County Planning Department.

The original part of Mount Atlas had not changed much from the early days when this photograph was taken in the 1930s.

Mount Atlas today is covered with vines and surrounded by debris and underbrush. Many of the notable architectural features have been removed.

Haymarket Lifestyle

Old Mount Atlas Described

The nomination was approved and Mt. Atlas was added to the National Register in 1989. Typical of most National Register nominations done by expert architectural historians, the description of Mount Atlas in 1988 is painstakingly detailed.

The two-and-one-half story structure rests on a coursed stone foundation, and is clad with weatherboards. The basic design is described as “three bays and a single-pile side hall plan,” meaning that the home has three frontal sections (the two windows on each floor and the entry); that the house is one room deep; and that the entry hall is at a side bay of the first floor, rather than in the middle.

Mount Atlas is further described as having “a single, exterior stone rubble and brick chimney, metal gable roof, and a fine, molded, boxed cornice with carved modillions ( ) that are original.” Additions to the main structure include the twobay front porch, dormers, and the ell on the rear of the house containing the kitchen and dining room downstairs, and three small rooms upstairs.

The main entrance has three Roman Doric columns on the porch, and at the time of the nomination, a six-panel front door “capped with a transom with five lights… and its original H-L hinges.” There is also a one-story porch on the south end that leads to the cellar. The one-and-a-half story ell contains the kitchen and dining room.

The interior of the first floor of the house retained much of the fine woodwork, including the parlor Federal mantel and an

over-mantel. “The most interesting interior feature is the painted over-mantel in the parlor, that was probably done in the first quarter of the nineteenth century,” according to the nomination.

“It features a folk portrait of a young lady and is titled Maiden in Prayer. The subject, possibly a daughter of the Carter family, is featured in early nineteenth century dress, with balloon sleeves, a white collar, and a cape.”

Access to the second floor is by the single-flight open-string staircase on the north wall. On the second floor are two bedrooms. The larger room with fireplace may have been the dining room at one time, while the smaller room could have been the pantry before the ell was added. The upstairs hallway has an enclosed stairway leading to the finished attic, which had two more small bedrooms, but was in poor condition in 1988. The attic fireplace had been enclosed for a small wood burning stove.

“According to a previous survey there was a large cooking fireplace in the basement,” as noted in the nomination. “The original fireplace cranes are still in the possession of the current owner (Mr. and Mrs. Barton C. Padgett).”

The only surviving outbuilding at the time of the nomination was the one-story smokehouse with a metal hipped roof. It has since been removed. The other outbuildings on the property – including the barn, kitchen/servants’ quarters, and carriage house off of the approach from an old lane – are long gone. East of the old house on a sliver of property is the grave of Charles B. Carter.

Mount Atlas Continued on Page 12

The overseer’s house on Mount Atlas, photographed in the 1930s, is long gone; so is the old plantation’s barn, smokehouse and carriage house.

Maiden in Prayer, painted over the parlor mantel in the early 1800s, has been removed from the house.

December 2010

Dormers were added to the roof in the early 1950s, when the old house was the home of Barton C. and Pauline Padgett.

11

Mount Atlas Continued from Page 11

The Long History of Mount Atlas

The first owner of the vast tract of land that included Mount Atlas was Robert “King” Carter, who acquired the 41,600 acre Bull Run Tract, patented in 1724 in the names of his sons, Landon and George Carter, and his five grandsons, who eventually sold off large parts of the property.

Peter Whiting acquired a parcel in the hills west of the Carolina Road, and in 1795 built the two-and-one half story farmhouse known as Mount Atlas. Whiting did not keep the property for very long. In 1801, he sold Mount Atlas to Charles B. Carter (1766-1807), son of Charles Carter of Shirley and brother of Edward Carter of Cloverland (See the story on Cloverland in the October issue of The Haymarket Lifestyle). According to Frazier and Polhill, he married his cousin, Ann Beale Carter of Sabine Hall, who was the granddaughter of Landon Carter.

The back of Mount Atlas in the 1930s, when it was owned by the Gossom family, had fruit trees and grape arbors.

Charles B. Carter’s will was written in 1800, before he purchased Mount Atlas, and it was never updated to include the property. He died in 1807 and was buried at Mount Atlas, and because of the omission in the will, a predictable dispute over the ownership of the property arose. After several years, ownership passed to John Hill Carter, who sold Mount Atlas to John W. and Henry B. Tyler.

Title to Mount Atlas changed again in 1835, when the Tylers sold the property to Willis Foley, of Fauquier County.

Foley and his wife, Nancy Mallory Foley, had 11 children.

During the Civil War, there was significant action in and around the nearby villages of Waterfall and Haymarket, and the residents of Mount Atlas clearly felt the effects of the war.

Many of the local men served the Prince William Rifles.

“The wealthy family in the neighborhood was the Foleys, who had purchased the old Mount Atlas plantation.

Mount Atlas had a thousand acres and many slaves,” wrote Randolph Smith in his family history, The Civil War Experiences of William Randolph Smith. “The Rev. A. G. Hawley, a Baptist minister, started and maintained a military school at Waterfall which was attended by Smiths, Picketts and Foleys.”

Haymarket was burned by Union troops in November 1862, “…and the slaves slipped away before Lincoln announced his proclamation,” wrote Randolph Smith.

“Mount Atlas did not survive the war.”

Upon Willis Foley’s death in 1863, the property was divided into eight lots, with their unmarried daughter Elizabeth getting the house and 46 acres. After the war, the Foley and Smith families were joined when former Mosby Ranger James Philip Smith (one of Randolph Smith’s ancestors) and Annie Foley were married. They built a home next to Mount Atlas, which they called “Hagley.”

Elizabeth Foley willed Mount Atlas to her niece, Mildred Jackson Smith, daughter of her brother, Richard A. Foley, in 1894. Six years later, the Mildred and George Smith sold the property to R.B. Gossom, who made significant changes 12

The addition on the rear of the house containing the kitchen and dining room still stands, but is in very poor condition.

to the house about 1910, including the addition to the rear of the house and the hip-roofed front porch.

The Gossom’s daughter, Pauline G. Padgett and her husband Barton C. Padgett purchased the property in 1952. Mrs. Padgett was also the great-great-granddaughter of Willis Foley. Early in their ownership, the Padgetts added the two distinctive dormers to the attic. They lived in Mount Atlas until 1974, when structural problems with the old house led to the decision to build a new, modern residence adjacent to the original home, rather than putting the money into fixing the old place.

It was also during the Padgett’s ownership that most of the 46-acre tract was subdivided and sold off; by the time of the survey by Frazier and Polhill, the remaining Mount Atlas property had shrunken to 8.17 acres. Also, access was shifted from the east (to the front of the house) to the west off Mount Atlas Road, after the eastern section of the property was divided and sold along present-day Padgett Drive.

Haymarket Lifestyle

Prince William Considers, Rejects Acquisition

According to Prince William County records, in addition to the National Register of Historic Places, Mount Atlas was also designated a Prince William County Registered Historic Site, with the notation, “The structure needs immediate attention. Unless the roof, windows and foundation are repaired, Mount Atlas may soon be too dilapidated to warrant restoration.”

Barton Padgett later died, and in 1999 his estate gave Mount Atlas to Prince William County through a Deed of Gift and Easement. The deed gifted the house and associated easements to the county on the condition that the house be moved from its current location. The Padgett estate gave the county until April 17, 2001 to move the house.

One of the options considered was to move the house to the Brentsville Courthouse Complex, where it would be used as the tavern. However, the Brentsville Trust rejected the plan, since the old house pre-dated the original tavern that once stood at Brentsville.

Meanwhile, the Prince William Historical Commission was tasked to catalog and remove the contents of Mount Atlas, and

volunteers did several small archeological excavations on the property.

The Padgett estate offered to give the county until July 17, 2001 to come up with a proposal to move the house, but the county declined. According to county records, “Contributing factors were: 1) there was no site available to receive he Mount Atlas structure; 2) the estimate to remove the structure from the old site and to place the structure on a potential new sire was estimated at $300,000; and 3) the county was actively working on Rippon Lodge, Ben Lomond and the Brentsville Courthouse Complex at the time, and had other priorities.”

Before putting the property on the market, the Padgett estate offered Mount Atlas to the Association for the Preservation of Virginia Antiquities, which also declined. The remaining property was again divided in 2004, and according to county records, the old house and part of the land purchased by H. David and Lydia Zigler of Manassas. The Padgett’s rambler and about 1.5 acres were sold to Mr. and Mrs. Derek Elliott, who lived in the house while completely remodeling it.

Family historian Randolph Smith wrote about Mount Atlas after a recent visit.

“The ancient Mount Atlas house still stands, though overgrown with weeds

and cobwebs, looking smaller than a plantation house should. It is padlocked, with windows boarded up.”

A Future for Mount Atlas?

The oldest part of Mount Atlas appears to be sound, its “bones” still strong, even after decades of neglect. It is likely that the ell at the rear is probably too far-gone.

Since the area has transitioned from an agricultural setting to a residential neighborhood, it is logical that the house should be moved to a more appropriate setting, where it would fit in. Then work to restore Mount Atlas could start.

Apparently, not much has been done to the house since it was sold the last time, with the exception of the removal of the old smokehouse, which was noted in the 1988 as the only other “contributing structure” on the property. Because Mount Atlas is registered as an historic house and earlier agreements with Prince William regarding rezoning and easements remain in place, options are limited.

But next-door neighbor Derek Elliott has some ideas. He suggests that since Mount Atlas played a part during the Civil War, it should be moved to the nearby Manassas National Battlefield, where volunteers and trades people-in-training could do the restoration work as part of their education, “…like they do in Baltimore.” Elliott also believes grant money and volunteer labor could be found to help with the project, starting with an initial clean up and stabilization of the house.

Most people recognize that even in its present state, Mount Atlas is more than “just an old house,” and deserves to survive. It is a tangible part of the history of Western Prince William County and Haymarket that should not be lost.

Courtesy PW Co. Planning Office.

Before the property was sold, Prince William County invited volunteers to do supervised archeological excavations on the property.

December 2010

Author John Toler is a writer and historian and has served Fauquier County for over 50 years, including 4 decades with the Fauquier-Times Democrat. He has written and lectured about many legendary characters in Fauquier County’s history.

Toler is the co-author of 250 Years in Fauquier County: A Virginia Story.

13

Fauquier Health Diet, Lifestyle Changes Can Help You Avoid or Manage Diabetes A recent government report says that the number of adults with type 2 diabetes could double or even triple by the year 2050. It’s not inevitable, though. Diabetes is what experts call a lifestyle disease, and it can be avoided in most cases with careful attention to diet and exercise.

Dr. Esther Bahk, of Fauquier Health Internal Medicine at Lake Manassas, believes that the most important action you can take to avoid diabetes is to take responsibility for your own health. “There are some things you don’t have a choice about. You can’t choose your genes, and diabetes does have a genetic component. But you can choose to eat well, exercise regularly and work with your doctor to make sure your glucose numbers are within a healthy range. You’ll be amazed what a big difference small changes can make. And as you work toward a healthier lifestyle, you’ll see other important numbers drop as well – cholesterol, blood pressure and resting heart rate.”

Aren Dodge, certified dietitian at Fauquier Heath’s Wellness Center, is teaming up with Dr. Bahk to provide nutritional counseling and diabetes education at Dr. Bahk’s Gainesville office. On Tuesday afternoons, Aren will work one-on-one with Dr. Bahk’s diabetes patients on any and all aspects of their diabetes management. Aren explained, “I can provide nutritional counseling or advice on other lifestyle changes. We can discuss their medications or the use of an insulin pump – whatever they need to help manage their diabetes.”

The sessions are multidisciplinary, and family members are welcome to attend so that they can provide continuing support. “We’re holding the sessions in the Gainesville office for the convenience of those who live in Haymarket and nearby,” said Aren. “I encourage patients to take a proactive role in own health; I empower them to manage their own disease.”

Dr. Esther Bahk, specialist in internal medicine Internal Medicine at Lake Manassas 7915 Lake Manassas Drive, Suite 101 Gainesville, VA 20155 703-743-7300

Diabetes group and individual classes are held at the Wellness Center in Warrenton, as well. Call Aren at 540-316-2652 or e-mail her at diabetes@fauquierhealth.org.

Most health insurance will pay for individual and group diabetes education.

DIABETES SERVICES AT FAUQUIER HEALTH Diabetes Self-Management Classes Day, evening and weekend classes are now forming at Fauquier Health Wellness Center Diabetes Support Group Meets second Thursday of every other month, at Fauquier Health Wellness Center Thursday, January 13 6 to 7 p.m.: Diabetes and Stroke discussion, with Dr. Kristin Williams, neurologist Tuesday, December 7 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.: Intro to insulin pumping 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.: Advanced insulin pumping 14

Aren Dodge, certified dietitian and diabetes educator

Visit www.fauquierhealth.org for a complete listing of classes and events at Fauquier Health Haymarket Lifestyle

Of Northern Virginia BBB

ACCREDITED BUSINESS

®

Licensed & Insured

Residential & Commercial Carpet Cleaning Carpet, Rug & Upholstery Cleaning “A more natural, environmentally safe carpet cleaning process!”

NO HIDDEN COSTS...EVER!

Great For Pet Problems Schedule an Appointment

Cleans Better, Dries Faster,Stays Cleaner Longer, And Smells Great!

Asthma? Allergies?

Call Us On The Carpet.

NOW

Fairfax • Loudoun • Prince William

$15 OFF

HL 201

Carpet Cleaning

Includes a free bottle of our CitruSolution Spotter 3 room minimum to receive discount. Not valid with any other offer.

CitruSolution of NOVA 703-753-4003

$25 OFF

HL 201

Carpet Cleaning

Clean five rooms & receive $25 off & A Free Bottle of CitruSolution Spotter 5 room minimum to receive discount. Valid only with coupon. Not valid with any other offer. CitruSolution of NOVA 703-753-4003

703-753-4003

$20 OFF

HL 201

Upholstery Cleaning

www.cleancarpetswithcitrus.com

Clean a sofa & love seat & receive $20 off

SIMPLE, GUARANTEED PRICING. ABSOLUTELY NO UPSELLS, EVER!

Upholstery cleaning service includes: $75 for sofa, $60 for love seats, $40 for chairs. Valid only with coupon. Not valid with any other offer.

CitruSolution of NOVA 703-753-4003

Greenhouse Coming 2011 Call and sign up for a Nutritional Blood analysis with Bob James

Natural Market Natural - Organic - Gluten Free

Free Small Christmas Tree with a Purchase of $50 or more

Our many selections include : – Natural Supplements – – Herbal Remedies – – Homeopathic Remedies – – Natural Body Care – Aromatherapy – Natural Pet Foods We specialize in unique and Healthy Living products for our lives

16330 Lee Highway Gainesville Va 20155 Tel : 703-753-2302 Open Hours Mon – Sat 9:30AM to 6:30 PM Sun 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Hidden Treasures in HaymarkeT

The Very Thing...

Consignments

15000 Washington St • Haymarket, VA 703-754-6550 tvtconsignment@verizon.net

Only Valid with coupon Expires 12/25/10

Get ready for not only a new and healthy body but also a healthier life!

We’ll help you do it all, whether it’s losing weight, toning up, building muscle, increasing energy, or relieving stress. The best part isn’t that you’ll reach your goals--it’s that you’ll learn how to stay fit for the rest of your life.

tes ifica Cert lable t f i i G ava are

We cater to people who:

• Don’t like big gyms.

• Are serious about making healthy lifestyle changes.

• Don’t want to be locked in a long-term membership.

Fitness Amenities:

• Brand New 3500 sq. ft. facility • Yoga Fitness Studio • Functional training equipment • Locker Rooms with showers • Children’s Play Area

Season’s Gree December 2010

ti n g s !

Follow us on

Services:

• Diet To Go Distributor • One-on-One Personal Training • Metabolism Typing • Body Composition • Group Fitness Coaching • Supplements • Golf Conditioning ad • In-Home Training this t g in abou • Pre/Post Natal Fitness n i r k B as eek • Nutrition & Weight Loss and r 1 w al • Pilates Studio ou tri

/DFWellness /DesignerFitnessandWellnessCenter

free

7937 Heritage Village Plaza • Gainesville, VA 20155 • (703) 753-6440 • www.designerfitness.net

15

healthy

Living

l for the Holidays a v i v r u S

By Deborah Shugars Licensed Clinical Social Worker

T

he holidays are a joyful time of year that family and friends gather. The season begins with Thanksgiving and most Americans don’t slow down until New Year’s Day. Along with the holidays come lots of extra demands on our busy lives: shopping, wrapping, writing greeting cards, parties, baking, extra celebrations, and house guests (extra cleaning).

Along with all of these demands comes lots of anxiety.

Holiday stress is amplified by our finances being stretched, relationship issues, and the physical demands we must meet to get it all done on time. Let’s not forget the crowds and increased traffic. We are trying to juggle too many activities and all of this leads to exhaustion.

Some family practices are difficult to keep up with as families change and grow, move away, marriage, divorce, widowhood, and children going away to college (and then come home on the holidays). Maybe it is time to rethink some

family traditions and simplify your life by choosing your most special customs and letting the rest go. Learn to say ‘no’ to some activities and some spending. It is not fun to receive the credit card bills in January if we can’t afford to pay them. Be realistic. You don’t need a lot of gifts to please your family.

Just a few well-thought ones. Even Santa Claus has a budget, right? There are many holiday traditions that don’t cost much money, like baking for people or making a homemade gift.

Learn to delegate some activities to other family members.

Does your house need extra cleaning? Delegate tasks to each family member so they may help before that company arrives.

Can someone help babysit for an afternoon allowing you to get some holiday chores done? Set limits with your returning college students. They had a lot of freedom while away from home and may have picked up some habits that will not work in your home. As families gather, grievances should be put aside for a more appropriate time, so hold your tongue to cut down on family drama.

Take care of your health by cutting down on sugar and caffeine because these rob you of your energy. Set aside at least fifteen minutes a day to relax by yourself. Listen to your favorite holiday music if you are having difficulty getting into the mood to get everything done.

Acknowledge your emotions. It can be a very stressful time of year if you have lost a family member, or ended a relationship and you are alone for the holidays. Take the focus off yourself and do something to help others. Consider volunteering with a local charitable organization. Recognize your stress and if you are irritable, unable to sleep, have overwhelming sadness or anxiety, or start having lots of physical complaints, seek help. If any of these symptoms become persistent call your doctor or a mental health professional.

Be realistic about your holiday expectations! You don’t have to force yourself to me merry during the whole season.

Remember, even the Proverbs 31 woman had servants, and Martha Stewart has a huge staff!

16

Haymarket Lifestyle

r our o f s u Join Open

y Holida !

House

Medical and Surgical Dermatolgoy 7500 Gardner Park Drive • Gainesville, VA

CALL 571.261.2886 for a Complimentary Consultation

Thursday December 9th 5:30-8pm

Physician Owned & Operated JoAnne Gutliph, MD Anne K. McBride, MD

• Door Prizes • Special Discounts on ALL Retail & Procedures • Light Hors d’oeuvres • First 100 Attendees Will Receive a Special Gift

Medical & Surgical Dermatology

Sign up for Special Offers at www.RenewalMedSpa.com SMARTLIPO™ • BOTOX® • DYSPORT® • RESTYLANE® • PERLANE® • JUVEDERM® LASER GENESIS • IPL PHOTOFACIAL • LASER HAIR REDUCTION MICRODERMABRASION • CHEMICAL PEELS • CLINICAL FACIALS • MASSAGE

SATURDAY HOURS BY APPOINTMENT ONLY

SPEND THE DAY IN HAYMARKET All On An Easy Walk Through Haymarket Jazzercise?

Haymarket Professional Services

It feels more like a

Girl’s Night Out

6611 Jefferson St, Suite 304 Haymarket, Va.

Work Close to Home …

Historic Haymarket Great Office Space – Long Term & Short Term Small & Large Space

Available Now • 703 754 3900

Cheryl Burke Two-time Champion Dancing with the Stars

Why do I love

than a workout.

FIRST MONTH FREE NO JOINING FEE

Justin Exner (NMLS ID #190753; VA license MLB-1306) Faiway Ind. Mortgage (NMLS ID #2289; VA License #MC-4040)

Valid for new customers @Haymarket Jazzercise Auto-payment registration required. exp 12/31/2010 jazzercise.com • (800)FIT-IS-IT.

www.exnermortgage.com 6611 Jefferson Street, Suite 302 Haymarket, VA 20169

571-261-3461

14950 Washington St.

703-754-6300

Please enjoy our gift to you $1 off any purchase over $5.

Stover Insurance Agency Superior Service with an Independent Price Auto, Home, Business and Life Insurance

6611 Jefferson St., #110 Haymarket, Virginia 20169 Prince William County, VA 571-261-2700 • www.stoveragency.com

15111 Washington St. #113

703-743-9730

Have a treat on us! $2.00 off One Pound of Chocolate or Truffles 10% off Christmas Candy

Purchase your HAYMARKET DISCOUNT CARDS at any of these businesses and START SAVING TODAY! They make great gifts for the Holidays!

December 2010

17

Ladies Night with Santa!

WHAT IS THE SECRET TO PRINT MARKETING SUCCESS? Wednesday, December 15 7:30pm - 10:30pm Evergreen Country Club 15900 Berkeley Drive, Haymarket, VA Grab the girls for a night of fun with hors d’oeuvres, cash bar, Santa, elves, and a Christmas Gift Auction. $15 per person, please bring a beautifully wrapped gift for a lady (minimum value of $25). All gifts will be auctioned off to benefit CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) 501c3 for abused, neglected and abandoned children in the area.

RSVP to Terri Melvin (703)754-4125 or by email at tjm@evergreencc.org.

www.casaofgpw.org

Photo Search‌ We are accepting photos for our upcoming issues and the 2011 Haymarket Calendar we will be printing this year. If you have interesting photos that were taken in the Haymarket area and would like to see them possibly featured in our publication (or our 2011 Calendar), then please send in a print or hi-res digital file of the photo. Include your name and a description of the photo.

CONTACT: krysta@piedmontpress.com 540-347-4466 18

A POWERFUL PARTNER. Piedmont Press & Graphics, Your award-winning full-service printer.

Family owned & operated since 1987

CALL 540.347.4466 today to schedule your complimentary 2011-2012 print, design and marketing consultation.

www.PiedmontPress.com I 404 Belle Air Lane, Warrenton, VA 20186

Haymarket Lifestyle

New Studio Now Open Mention this coupon to redeem a $75 gift for you or someone else this holiday!

Be the one who keeps your New Years Resolution this year with the knowledge, help and support only received from our intimate fitness studio.

Book your consultation before 12/31

Only 15 spots availble with this offer!

Learn Kettlebells: Better results in less time

New Studio

6611 Jefferson St., Suite 103 Haymarket, VA 703.582.6087

Brian Wright, MS, CSCS, RKC, CPT

www.bw-pt.com

When You’re in Prince William, We’re There to Serve You HAYMARKET 15240 Washington St.

he Fauquier Bank opened for business in 1902 to serve the community’s need for a local financial institution. As the community grows, we continue to branch out to meet it’s needs. We are proud of our heritage and our status as a locally owned, independent community bank.

LOOK FOR US IN YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD BANKING OFFICES

has built its reputation on trust and sound business judgment. As a full-service financial institution, we provide quality banking and wealth management products to businesses and families.

Personal service with a home town touch is our hallmark for making your financial life easier.

Old Town Warrenton View Tree Warrenton New Baltimore Catlett The Plains

Bealeton Sudley Road Manassas Old Town Manassas Bristow Haymarket

540-347-2700 / Metro: 703-366-1600 / 800-638-3798 / www.fauquierbank.com DEEPLY ROOTED IN OUR COMMUNITY

Happy Holidays

from Our Family to Yours!

hy Happy New Year r a Healt B est Wishes fo

PediatriCare of Northern VA, PC

Commercial • Residential

CARPET • HARDWOOD • LAMINATE TILE • VINYL • GRANITE Family Owned and Operated Guaranteed Satisfaction • Best Value • Personal Touch

0

WWW.RAMEYFLOORING.COM Office: 703-754-7207 • Cell: 571-213-5019 Fax: 717-754-7207 • KRamey@RameyFlooring.com December 2010

5 7 1 l 2 2 2 l 2 5 2

Dr. Frank Giancola, MD, FAAP Dr. Renee Haynesworth, MD, FAAP

15195 Heathcote Blvd., Suite 250 Haymarket, VA 20109 www.pediatricare.com 19

PRINCE WILLIAM CHAMBER

Meet the Inaugur al President & CEO of the Prince William Chamber of Commerce Bristow’s Newest Resident is an Advocate for Vibrant Businesses, Community

W Rob Clapper

To learn more about the Prince William Chamber of Commerce and its efforts to build business and grow community in the towns and neighborhoods of Prince William as well as the Cities of Manassas and Manassas Park, visit www.PWchamber.org or call 703-368-6600.

20

estern Prince William’s newest resident is one that many local business leaders will come to know well—Rob Clapper, the first President and CEO of the Prince William Chamber of Commerce. The Board of Directors of the Chamber selected Clapper after a national search for an innovative executive to lead the new organization, which is the largest chamber of commerce in Northern Virginia.

contributed to his selection as the 2010 North Carolina Chamber Executive of the Year.

“We are enthusiastic about our choice and believe that Rob Clapper brings exactly the right combination of leadership experience, business acumen and vision to his new role,” said Chamber Chairman Tim Jackson, adding, “Organizational development and community leadership are two essential traits that Rob brings to the position. I believe he will skillfully guide the Prince William Chamber in serving our members’ needs and strengthening their membership investment.”

“Working with Prince William Chamber members and regional leaders to build a stronger and more unified voice for the greater Prince William region is going to be very exciting. Watch for the Prince William Chamber to become a force in advocating for policies that support a strong economy and thriving community,” said Clapper.

Asked what businesses in Haymarket, Gainesville and other areas of Prince William can expect from the new Chamber, Clapper said, “What you can expect from your Chamber and our staff is a renewed focus on member engagement. Our focus will also continue to be on growing the tax base and supporting a climate that creates jobs and enhances the already vibrant quality of life in our community. Those elements will be essential in allowing Prince William to have a larger presence in Northern Virginia” In addition to a background in the economic development field, Clapper has previously led chambers in South and North Carolina to great successes. While serving as the CEO of the Laurens County Chamber in South Carolina, Clapper oversaw a reorganization that resulted in an amazing 96% membership retention rate.

Under his leadership, the organization gained national recognition, including selection as “2007 National Chamber of the Year” by the American Chamber of Commerce Executives.

As President of the Greensboro, North Carolina Chamber of Commerce, Clapper aligned staff strengths and Chamber resources to support small business and entrepreneurial activity.

His ability to build regional partnerships, implement new business-building programs and effectively advocate on behalf of member interests

During his tenure at both organizations, Clapper created and launched significant economic development and membership-focused initiatives.

His efforts focused on serving businesses of all sizes and improving the systems that affect job growth and quality of life in the communities he served.

Clapper has spent recent weeks exploring his new home, as he meets with business and community leaders and becomes familiar with the diverse assets that make Prince William a premiere place to live, work and play. He looks forward to serving his new community as he works with Chamber members to develop innovative programming and services that can help local businesses thrive in the dynamic Northern Virginia marketplace.

“I am grateful to the Board of Directors for giving me the opportunity to serve the Prince William Chamber of Commerce. Now that I’ve moved here, I can see how much this community has to offer—from a uniquely rich history to a profound willingness to grow and change. I am proud to call this place home for myself and my family,” said Clapper.

Prior to embarking on a private sector career, Clapper served in the United States Army with service in Afghanistan and the Middle East. He was awarded the Bronze Star Medal for Valor in 2002 and the General Douglas MacArthur Leadership Award in 2005 by the Department of the Army.

In addition to his role with the Prince William Chamber, Clapper currently serves on the Board of Trustees of the Institute for Organizational Management (IOM) of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. He also sits on the Board of Regents of IOM’s Southeast Division, and is a faculty member.

Haymarket Lifestyle

Give the Gift of. . .

Classes Camps Membership Personal Training

Finish your holiday shopping early this year... with a Freedom Center Gift Card!

In Manassas on GMU’s Prince William Campus

Dicken’s A Christmas Carol Same story, but told from a slightly different angle

By Michael Paller | Directed by Clemente Santiago III

December 3-12, 2010 Performing a Manassas tradition - Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol. Adding an exciting twist to the classic story, it features Mr. Charles Dickens himself playing the iconic Ebenezer Scrooge and the entire Dickens family donning costumes and reenacting the beloved tale at their own holiday party.

Performances are Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 8 pm and Saturdays and Sundays at 2 pm.

WWW.EXITHERITAGE.COM FOR A COMPLETE LIST OF HOMES FOR SALE IN THE AREA, INCLUDING SHORT-SALES AND FORECLOSURES.

CHECK OUT

Happy Holidays from our family to yours!

EXIT Heritage Realty 15030 Washington Street • Haymarket, VA 20169

703-753-9100

Hylton Performing Arts Center in the Gregory Family Theatre 10960 George Mason Circle Manassas, VA 20110 Purchase tickets at the Hylton Center Box Office.

Adults are $20; Students are $15.

www.hyltoncenter.org

December 2010

Bryan Garcia

Cheryl Garcia

Ext. 103

Ext. 102

Assoc. Broker

Broker/Owner

21

22

Haymarket Lifestyle

where the locals eat

Lion & Bull Serving the Dominion Valley, Lion and Bull Restaurant | Bar and Grill brought the area hearty family style food and popular live entertainment in a friendly atmosphere. A Haymarket hotspot for over a year and a half, this restaurant has been a dream of owner, Ron Miner, for 40 years. Miner is a retired Fairfax County Police Officer and a veteran of the U.S. Army with 32 years of service for the nation and community. Upon retirement, his desire to continue to serve the community was satisfied in the form of a restaurant.

On a midnight shift, Miner once told a coworker he wanted to open a place to “shoot the bull and swap lies,” creating the name Lion and Bull in 1978.

Miner admitted no prior restaurant experience and immediately went to work to gain a better understanding of the industry. He performed every position available; he washed dishes, swept the floors, served, and was a host. He soon realized he was lacking knowledge of the kitchen. Miner sought the help from a Middleburg, Virginia chef, John-Gustin Birkitt of the French Hound who helped organize the kitchen and created the official menu.

The family-run business includes his wife, two sons, daughter, and daughter in-law where each has contributed to the creation and the success of Lion and Bull. Together with the assistance December 2010

of Chef Birkitt, Miner and his family took the bull by the horns and opened the restaurant.

The restaurant is welcoming, providing four separate spaces for dining or entertaining. The dining room is considerably ornate, giving diners a quiet place to enjoy a meal on white table clothes. The Tavern Room holds a full service bar, an abundance of seating, flat screen tv’s, and boasts a state-of-theart sound system to showcase local and national artists. Also hosting acoustic music, karaoke, trivia, and poker during the week. The fenced in wrought-iron patio is open year-round, beautiful in the warmer months and made toasty in the cooler months with heaters. The Club

Room is ideal for private events. A large room with a massive fireplace, plenty of seating, tv and a separate audio system.

“We want to be known for our high quality food and family style dining,” Miner said.

Their menu does not disappoint.

Appetizers include Sesame Crusted Yellow Fin Tuna, Red Pepper Hummus, and Parmesan, Spinach & Artichoke Dip. The soups are seasonally delicious which compliment the fresh salads. They have pasta dishes with a combination of sauces and meats. Burgers are available in 16 classic choices with many unique options. The L&B French Onion Prime Rib is a lunch favorite, tender slices of

roasted prime rib covered with thick French Onion Soup and served on a toasted hoagie roll with a final layer of melted swiss. Various cuts of fresh meat include juicy Black Angus Beef, chicken, pork tenderloin, baby back ribs and rib eye steak accompanied by filling sides.

Mahi-Mahi, Atlantic Salmon, Rockfish, Lump Crab Cakes, Shrimp and Scallops are tasty sea choices. Their Cubs and Calves menu is geared for children with meals like Two Lil’ Burgers or Macaroni & Cheese. Finishing off the menu is a list of divinely sweet desserts.

Entertaining Haymarket seven days a week, Lion and Bull has choice events each night. Monday is Poker Night with money and prizes. Tuesday is Karaoke

Night and Kid’s Eat Free. Wednesday is Wing Night paired with challenging trivia. Thursday is Ladies Night with drink and appetizer specials as well as a DJ or an acoustic session. Come jam Friday and Saturday’s with local talent and national musicians. Sunday cheer on your favorite football team with specials and a brunch menu.

Lion and Bull is located on 5351 Merchants View Square in Dominion Valley. They are open Monday – Thursday 11a-Midnight, Friday – Saturday 11a-2a and Sunday 11a-11p. For more information please contact them by the phone at (703) 754-1166 or by email at info@lionandbull.com.

23

haymarket

Happenings

Town of Haymarket Holiday Party

J

oin in the celebration! The Town of Haymarket will be hosting its annual Holiday Party on December 4 from 3:00pm – 5:00pm at Town Hall located on 15000 Washington Street. The party will include a bonfire, caroling from the area preschools (Daytime Playtime, Saint Paul’s School, 4 R’s Preschool, Haymarket Baptist Church Preschool and Rainbow Station), a visit from Santa Clause, tree lighting and a “Taste of Haymarket.” A “Taste of Haymarket” is an event in which area restaurants are invited to display their specialties and menu items. Many restaurants will be attending, come and try them.

Every year a charity is selected to benefit from this event. This year the town has chosen the Haymarket Food Pantry. Monetary donations, grocery store gift cards, and non-perishable food items will be accepted.

The Haymarket Food Pantry is serving many needy families in the Haymarket area. Please come enjoy the party and help support the Food Pantry.

Haymarket Regional Food Pantry It is the mission of the Haymarket Regional Food Pantry to eliminate hunger in our community and surrounding areas. This effort is being sponsored by the Town of Haymarket, Saint Paul’s Church, and Saint Katharine Drexel Mission.

The Pantry is currently located at the Town Hall building at 15000 Washington Street, in the old Clerks offices.

The hours of operation will be: Every Tuesday of each month - 6:00pm - 8:00pm Every Saturday of each month - 10:00am - 12:00 Noon Food items can also be dropped at the Police Department, at 14710 Washington Street, Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm.

You may also send any financial donations made out to: Haymarket Regional Food Pantry P.O. Box 132 Haymarket, VA 20168 Please, if you know of any family in need, you may call us at (703)350-6083.

24

Haymarket Lifestyle

FreemAN & SHerBurNe, INC. A Full Service iNSurANce AgeNcy Since 1875

Happy Holidays from our family to yours Prem Grewal, Director of Investment Services and Bob Oveissi, President

Auto • Home • Business • Life • Investments “Our Goal Is To Always Be There When You Need Us, To Provide The Best Possible Insurance Options And Save You Time And Money” Neighborhood Agency SR-22’s Filed Immediately Low Down & Monthly Payments

703-938-8070 7440 Heritage Village Plaza, Suite 101, Gainesville, VA 20155 www.myagent.bz

Wishing you a holiday season filled with peace and joy.

Law Office of Jessica R. Clay, PLLC 15000 Washington Street, Suite 280 Haymarket, VA % BANKRUPTCY % DUI/TRAFFIC MATTERS % GENERAL PRACTICE

703-754-0503 Fax: 703-754-0580 jessica@theclaylawfirm.com www.theclaylawfirm.com

We are a General Practice Law Firm. Our firm also specializes in traffic matters, civil litigation and other legal matters.

We are a debt relief agency. We help people file for relief under the United States Bankruptcy Code.

We represent over 25 insurance companies • No Agency Fees or Hidden Costs

AFTER

BEFORE

December 2010

25

The Best in Dining & Entertainment The Haymarket Lifestyle dining guide provides information on Haymarket area restaurants and nightspots. The brief comments are not intended as reviews but merely as characterizations. We made every effort to get accurate information but recommend that you call ahead to verify hours and reservation needs. Listings include Best of Haymarket award winners as well as advertisers and non-advertisers. Please contact us if you believe any information provided is inaccurate.

55’s Restaurant

www.blueridgeseafood.net

(703)753-9255 • 15125 Washington St Tues-Fri: 11:30am-9pm Bar open till; Sat: 8am-9pm; Sun: 8am4pm; Mon: Closed Restaurant offering starters, soups and salads, sandwiches, breakfast and dinner. Owners have been members of the community for over 25 years.

Restaurant features take-out, full bar and has outdoor seating. www.haymarket55s.com

Alibi Catering

(703)753-8023 • 6608 James Madison Hwy M-Fri:11am-2pm Weekly changing carry out lunch menu. Variety of lunch options including soups, salads, sandwiches and hot dishes. www.alibicatering.com

Asian Garden Restaurant

(571)248-668 • 5451 Merchants View Sq M-Sat 10:30am-10pm; Sun 10:30am-9:30pm Asian food available for dine-in, take-out, or delivery. Wide range of dishes available to order. Casual dress. Affordable and good for kids. www.asiangardenchinese.com

Cupcake Heaven and Café

(703)754-6300 • 14950 Washington St, Ste 100 M-Sat: 7am - 7pm Lovely little shop offering a variety of delicious desserts, extravagant cakes, coffee and tea. Cupcake offerings include Vanilla Almond Raspberry, Cookies N Cream, and Butter Pecan. Storefront sells specialty gifts to customers. Also offering free Wi-Fi. www.cupcakeheavenandcafe.com

Deja Brew

(571)261-9418 • 5311 Merchants View Sq M,W,Thur: 6am - 7pm; Fri: 6am - 9pm; Sat: 7am-10pm; Sun: 7am-7pm Affordable coffee shop offering snacks and tea as well. Hosts an open mic night every Saturday from 7pm to 10 pm. Check website for calendar events. Free Wi-Fi. Casual dress. www.dejabrewcoffeehouse.com

Blue Ridge Seafood & Crab

(703)754-9852 • 15704 Lee Hwy Tue&Thu 3pm-9pm; Fri&Sat 12pm-10pm; Sun 12pm-9pm Offering an assortment of seafood appetizers, sandwiches, soups, salads, and a create your own dinner option. Casual atmosphere. Dine in or carry out.

15704 Lee Hwy • Gainesville, VA • 703.754.9852 Tuesday - Thursday 3 pm to 9 pm • Friday 3 pm to 10 pm Saturday 12 pm to 10 pm • Sunday 12 pm to 9 pm

Family Owned & Operated for Over 31 Years

Weeknight Specials $9.95

Available Tuesday - Thursday only

Free 1/2 lb spiced shrimp with purchase of 2 dinner entrees 2 Medium Cheese Pizzas for

$12.99

We Have Beer & Wine SUB SPECIAL 2 12" Subs & 2 cans of soda

Good on regular menu only.

Cannot be combined with any other specials.

2 Large Pizzas with 20 wings for

$30.99

toppings extra excluding gourmet pizza

$14.99

toppings extra excluding gourmet pizza

Exp Date 6/1/11 Must present ad for savings

Exp Date 6/1/11 Must present ad for savings

Exp Date 6/1/11 Must present ad for savings

14950 Washington St., Suite 103 • Haymarket VA 20169

703-753-9009

26

Now Introducing Ph/Fx 703.753.0692 blueridgeseafoodexpress@yahoo.com

Call for Prices Home Delivery (Limited Area)

Next Day Delivery

idge Seafoo R e u d Bl

WHOLESALE • RETAIL • LIVE MAINE LOBSTER Haymarket Lifestyle

A Taste of Haymarket El Vaquero West

(703)753-0801 • 14910 Washington St M - Sun: 10am-10pm Authentic Mexican restaurant offering a large menu of lunch and dinner specials as well as dessert. Restaurant offers take-out as well as a full bar. Good place for kids. Casual dress.

McDonald’s

Subway

(703)754-0725 5481 Merhcants View Sq (703)753-1115 • 6747 Lea Berry Way Restaurant offering subs and pizza. Home of the $5 footlong. Food is prepared after you order, and everything is prepared fresh daily.

40/0/20/0 81/100/36/38 Available for dine-in or takeout.

47/68/85/60 41/24/73/2 60/90/0/0 Foster’s Grille Papa John’s www.subway.com (571)261-5959 • 4432 Costello Way (703)753-6767 • 6743 Lea Berry Way tetrad 2 Sun-Thurs:11am-9pm; Delivery Hours: M-Sun: 11am-11pm Vance’s Evergreen Center illustrator Fri-Sat: 11am-10pm Carry color Out palette Hours: M-Sun: 11am(703)754-2525 • 3511 James Madison Hwy Burgers, French fries, hot dogs, grilled 9:40pm Sun-Fri: 5am-8pm; Sat: 6am-6pm chicken sandwiches, milkshakes, wings, and Pizza delivery or pick up. Online ordering Offering breakfast sandwiches, pizza, lunch salads. Daily specials. Casual dress, take-out available. Wings, breadsticks, and dessert also specials, and deli sandwiches. Enjoy the picnic and outdoor seating available. available. Daily specials and features. tables outside or carry out. www.fostersgrille.com www.papajohns.com

60/90/0/0

Giuseppe’s Italian Restaurant

(703)753-1004 • 15120 Washington St M-Sun: 10am-11pm With over 25 years of experience, Giuseppe’s has offered customers a great Italian dining experience. Featuring the usual fine italian cuisines, Giuseppe’s offers breakfast on Sunday’s and catering and take-out are also available. Casual dress. www.giuseppesri.com

Haymarket Delights

(703)743-9730 15111 Washington St, Ste 113 M-Thur: 11am-9pm; Fri-Sat: 11am-10pm; Sun: 11am-11pm Store offering ice cream and frozen yogurt, hot dogs, sandwiches, drinks and more. Casual dress and outdoor seating available.

Lion & Bull

(703)754-1166 • 5351 Merchants View Sq M-Thur: 11am-Midnight; Fri-Sat: 11am2am; Sun: 11am-11pm Restaurant and bar offering food, drinks and entertainment. Schedule of events available on their website. Trivia night every Wednesday starting at 8pm. Private party events, take-out and outdoor seating availabe. Casual dress. www.lionandbull.com

(703)753-6374 • 6740 Lea Berry Way Fast food chain known for Big Mac and McNuggets. Dollar menu still available. Now serving McCafé beverages. Kids play area available. Casual dress. www.mcdonalds.com

81/100/36/38

47/68/85/60

41/24/73/2

40/0/20/0

tetrad 2 Young Chow Café illustrator color palette

Pickle Bob’s

(540)905-9479 Corner of Rte 15 and Rte 55 Next to Sheetz Tue-Thur: 4pm-9pm Fri-Sun: 12pm9pm Ice cream joint offering soft serve, frozen yogurt, mini doughnuts, soft pretzels and more. www.picklebobs.com

Pizzarama

(703)753-9009 • 14950 Washington St M-Thur, Sun: 11am-9pm; Fri-Sat: 11am-10pm Pizza, sub, sandwich, and Italian entrée restaurant. Available for pickup and delivery.

Offer both hot and toasted and cold subs.

Gourmet pizzas and calzones also available. www.pizzaramava.com

Starbucks

(571)248-4550 • 5581 Merchants View Sq • Inside Giant Located inside the Super Giant, Starbucks offers patrons their usual choices in coffee, iced coffee, small sandwiches, and more. www.starbucks.com

(703)753-2863 • 6715 Lea Berry Way M-Fri: 11am-10pm; Sat: 11:30am-10pm; Sun: 4pm-10pm Chinese and Thai restaurant offering lunch specials and dinner entrees. Casual dress, delivery and take-out available.

Zpizza

(703)753-7492 5471 Merchants View Sq M-Thur, Sun: 11am-9pm; Fri-Sat: 11am-10pm Offering pizza, sandwiches, desserts and more.

Delivery available in Dominion Valley, Piedmont and Regency communities on orders over $20. www.haymarket.zpizza.com

Zed’s Bistro and Wine Bar

(571)261-5933 • 6850 Piedmont Center Plaza Tues-Thur & Sun: 11am-9:30pm; Fri-Sat: 11am-10pm Ethiopian cuisine offering spiced seafood, poultry and beef dishes, as well as unique vegetarian options. www.zeds.net

Advertise your restaurant in our “local” restaurant guide.

Reach 30,000 Ravenous Readers Every Month www.haymarketlifestyle.com • (540) 347-4466 • virginia@piedmontpress.com To update your listing please email Krysta Norman at krysta@piedmontpress.com December 2010

27

A division of Piedmont Press & Graphics 404 Belle Air Lane • Warrenton, Virginia 20186 540-347-4466 • www.haymarketlifestyle.com

*****************ECRWSS POSTAL CUSTOMER

Be more than a patient.

Be a priority.

At Internal Medicine at Lake Manassas, we put your needs first. That’s why we offer appointments that work around your schedule. That’s why we give you access to the Internet and refreshments at our Wi-Fi Café. And that’s why we give you the personal attention you deserve.

Experience health care the way it should be.

Call 703-743-7300 today for an appointment with Dr. Esther Bahk or Dr. Larry Heath.

NOW WELCOMING N E W P A TI E N TS .

ME D I C A R E A C C E P TE D .

Internal Medicine at Lake Manassas www.fauquierhealth.org

services include: routine physicals • pelvic exams • cholesterol screenings • blood pressure management