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The year 2016 brought about changes for all of us here at the Lifestyle Magazines. We are now owned by Piedmont Publishing Group, which also publishes the Piedmont Virginian Magazine, The Culpeper Times and Rappahannock News.

For this year, I welcome a personal transition. I will no longer be the Interim Editor. Instead, I have been asked to officially join the team as Senior Editor for our three Lifestyle Publications: Warrenton, Haymarket and Broad Run. Learning about the success of an individual, nonprofit, business or service project is most definitely one of my favorite aspects of the work I perform. I have lived in Warrenton for over 18 years and love the towns of Warrenton, Marshall, The Plains, Haymarket and all the other surrounding communities. We are so fortunate to live in an area where kindness still exists, where people bond together for great causes, and where individuals still greet one another on the streets with a hello and a smile – even if they don’t know each other!

This type of atmosphere creates a unique opportunity to share a wealth of information about what makes our community special. One common thread I have found in just about every story, whether it be a piece on an

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2017 CONTRIBUTING WRITERS: Esther Boykin Robert H. Chrisman Christine Craddock Debbie Eisele Lynne Galluzzo Johanna Goossens Andreas Keller Danica Low Steve Oviatt

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My wish is to continue to profile all the positives in the area in 2017, and hope you enjoy each article. Remember, we welcome you, the readers, to submit story ideas and thoughts about our articles, especially the ones you enjoy!

Your input is valuable and essential to keeping our community magazines discussing all the topics that make our region special. If you have a story idea or would like to submit a comment, please email editor@piedmontpub.com.

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Contents 6 Service, Strength, Sisterhood Dominion Woman’s Club provides assistance to local charities and projects

BY DEBBIE EISELE

10 Fulfilling The Needs of Our Community

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The GainesvilleHaymarket Rotary Club

BY TERRI AUFMUTH

12 Fear Not The Graphic Novel

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ominion Woman’s Club (DWC), located in Haymarket, is a non profit 501 (c)(3) that is part of the The General Federation of Women’s Clubs (GFWC). It is comprised of women 18 years of age or older who are “civic minded and have a generous spirit.” This team collaborates to support a variety of Prince William and Fauquier County based charitable organizations and projects that address the arts, education, animals, domestic abuse, and conservation.

The GFWC has existed for over 150 years and is headquartered in Washington, DC. Prestigious females throughout history have been involved in GFWC, such as Eleanor Roosevelt, Jane Cunningham Croly, Jane Addams, and others. From the 1890s through present day, the GFWC has been involved in numerous historical and influential causes.

The Haymarket chapter of DWC came to fruition due to a group of neighbors who lived in the area. But, one woman in particular, Nanette Petrella, spearheaded the formation of the group. In April of 2007, DWC was declared a member of the GFWC and will be celebrating its 10 year anniversary this coming spring.

After speaking with some of the board members, one can feel the support and love DWC has for the charities it supports. Although members were exposed to DWC in different ways, there is a common thread that exists - the desire to give back amongst friends.

Public Relations Chairwoman, Debbie Jewell, described why she became involved as a Charter Member, “I wanted to connect with other like-minded women who yearned to make a difference - I wanted to ‘give back’ to charities and the community and enjoy doing so alongside friends.”

Susan Sivori, President of Dominion Woman’s Club, shared her journey, “I joined the DWC in 2008, because I was looking for a way to volunteer in my own community. Through the club I have met the most incredible women who work tirelessly to fill the needs of the children and less fortunate in our community.

The DWC and GFWC both have an amazing history.

This image of Eva Perry-Moore, above, is part of the International Presidents of GFWC 1890-2014 exhibit.

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Below: A group of DWC members at a Luncheon event in Haymarket.

CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS SUPPORTED

BY DWC • • • • • •

I am pleased and honored to lead the woman of DWC and help them continue to make a significant difference in the lives of others.”

In late 2014, Dianne Rice was first exposed to the Club when she was asked to attend a DWC meeting for a friend (Eileen Smith, Executive Director of the Haymarket Regional Food Pantry) who was unable to go due to a schedule conflict. “In the span of 30 minutes, I managed to meet all the ladies of DWC. Turns out I was the one so impressed by what they did and the difference they make.

I joined the next month! I believe in ‘paying it forward,’” detailed Rice.

Mary Ellen Murphy, Second Vice President of DWC, learned about DWC when she saw a picture and short story about an activity the group was involved in. She described her first meeting.

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to the group, “After I retired from teaching, I was searching for a way to volunteer and to make friends locally. It was important to me to make a positive impact while doing some fun things together. I was instantly attracted to the outreaches of the Education Committee. Because of my experience in education, I knew the goals of this outreach were critical and impacted not only the student but their whole family.”

From 2008 to 2015, DWC has provided 52,020 volunteer service hours and $229,044 of in-kind donations throughout the region. The success of this organization is mainly because of the members commitment, but is also due to the way they meet specific community needs. Their committee structure enables them to hone in on very specific concerns and individuals may participate in areas they are passionate about. The breadth of their

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commitment to the needs in the region are admirable.

Arts

COMMITTEE

This group promotes appreciation and participation in various forms of art and assists Fauquier Community Theatre and Hylton Performing Arts Center.

Members are responsible for the “Purple Posy Project” initiative which assists in increasing domestic violence awareness by painting, planting and distributing flower pots throughout the community to help support education outreach efforts on this important topic.

Education

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Bull Run Mountain Conservancy Friends of Homeless Animals Hylton Performing Arts Fauquier Community Theatre Haymarket Regional Food Pantry Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) Center for the Arts at the Candy Factory PACE West Rainbow Therapeutic Riding Center Comfort Cases Serve Our Willing Warriors

MONTHLY MEETINGS The Club meets every 3rd Wednesday of the month at 14675 Piedmont Vista Dr, Haymarket, VA 20169. The meetings begin at 6:30 pm and all women (18 and older) are welcome to attend.

COMMITTEE

Committed to lifelong learning and literacy awareness, the women in this committee encourage residents in the community and other DWC members to support educational opportunities for the region’s youth. Organizations such

UPCOMING EVENT Annual Spring Luncheon: Literacy Matters April 29 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. at Stonewall Golf Club

as Hugh O’Brian Youth Leadership (HOBY), PACE West School PROWL Pantry, PACE West Village, and Friends of the Library are some they support. They even offer HOBY scholarships for students.

Conservation

COMMITTEE

Focus on participating in beautification programs in the region is the primary concern of this group. They emphasize preserving natural resources and recycling. Local organizations and projects supported include Bull Run Mountain Conservancy, SERVE.

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Nature Buddies at Gro James S. Long Park

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ABUSE AWARENESS COMMITTEE

Members promote women’s health and personal safety awareness initiatives. They run a monthly bunco game for residents at the Gainesville Rehabilitation Center and support Comfort Cases, Haymarket Regional Food Pantry, CASA and the “Pinwheels for Remembrance” Garden (every April).

Public

AFFAIRS COMMITTEE

Active citizenship, veteran’s affairs and historic preservation is the primary focus for these members. DWC supports “Serve Our Willing Warriors” and the “Hallowed Ground” project.

Public

RELATIONS COMMITTEE

This group establishes relationships with local businesses and residents to increase awareness of DWC’s community activities and service.

These women epitomize the definition of community: “a unified body of individuals” (merriam-webster.com). Member or nonmember, everyone in the local area is capable of having a positive, meaningful impact to our region. DWC’s motto of “Service, Strength, Sisterhood” is inspiring and one all can emulate since there are so many projects and charitable organizations in the area. ❖

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Fulfilling The Needs of Our Community The GainesvilleHaymarket Rotary Club Steps Up Without Hesitation

BY TERRI AUFMUTH

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he Gainesville-Haymarket Rotary Club is an enthusiastic group of diverse individuals. The club members are Veterans, civil servants, entrepreneurs, and educators, to name a few. Rotary Clubs were developed with the motto of “service above self.”

By being a member of Rotary, the opportunity is presented to serve your community on both the local and global level.

Rotary itself was formed in 1905, by Paul Harris in Chicago, and has grown exponentially since then with over 35,000 clubs across the world and over 1.2 million people calling themselves Rotarians. Members have facilitated many projects, including providing clean water to impoverished countries and leading a campaign for the eradication of polio (PolioPlus).

Locally, The Gainesville-Haymarket Rotary Club was formed in 2002 and serves many non-profits such as the Haymarket Food Pantry, PACE-West School, The Salvation Army, BackPack Buddies, and March of Dimes, to name a few.

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Whenever there is a “call to action,” this group steps up, without hesitation, to fulfill the needs of our local community.

The Rotarian “Night Golf” event, which is held on a Friday night every October at a local golf course, is very well known in the area. Participants play night golf with glow in the dark golf balls and participate in a silent/live auction. While golfers are on the course, those who do not wish to participate can play bingo instead. The proceeds from the October 2016 event supported three non-profits (Backpack Buddies, Comfort Cases, and Peyton’s Project) as well as the Rotary Foundation.

In 2016, the club collected food and created baskets for six families in need during the Thanksgiving holiday. One of the families included a wounded warrior who was home with hospice care. The meal provided was their last meal together as a family. The husband, also a father, passed away two days after Thanksgiving. Another hard-working refugee family, who are active members of the community and their church, needed a little help getting through the holiday season when they came to the U.S. on work visas under dire circumstances. Finally, four families that are a part of the Backpack Buddies Program received a Thanksgiving meal which they otherwise would have missed.

On Saturday, December 3, members of the Gainesville-Haymarket Rotary “rang

the bell” at the Haymarket Wal-mart in support of the Salvation Army, along with students from Patriot High School’s Interact Club, an extension of Rotary available to High School students.

On December 7, the group came together to assemble baskets for the Haymarket Food Pantry for those in need of a Christmas dinner.

In addition to community service, Rotary provides the opportunity to become a part of a family. “Friday night fellowship” get-togethers are held at club member’s homes or local restaurants, where members get to know each other better and bond with a common goal of supporting each other and the community.

We, as a club, are a family. We laugh, we cry, we share in each other’s successes and sadness. When working together for a common good, you become a family. So, together, we are doing so much, much more than we could do alone.

The Gainesville-Haymarket Rotary Club meets every Wednesday morning at Grafton Street from 7:30-8:30 a.m.

We invite you to join us for breakfast to learn more about our organization.

Please contact Terri Aufmuth, Membership Chair, by calling 703-4897017 or via gardnbds@comcast.net.

You may also visit our website at www. ghrotary.org and our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/groups/ghrotary.❖

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raphic novels can be a significant part of both educational and leisure reading for many children and adolescents. We live in a time where children and adolescents are much more visually tuned into their surroundings than ever before. With the advent of small personal electronic devices, our children can watch movies, cartoons, read various comics and “memes,” and keep in touch with their friends.

Knowing that our children are becoming more reliant on much more visually attuned media, it makes sense to use this format to reach out to them. Most children, if given the choice of reading a book or a “comic book” (also known as a “graphic novel”) would likely choose the graphic novel, regardless of the subject. As younger children always enjoy books with pictures, it is now common to find graphic novels in use in areas where one might not expect.

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example. Parents, and some educators, may not immediately turn to the graphic novel as an educational tool. However, the graphic novel need not be feared or seen as a substandard informational conduit, but rather as a rich and visually stimulating media that can be used quite successfully to convey often complicated, or sensitive, subject matter in a way that makes learning fun. The following titles, owned by your local library, are examples of some graphic novels that deal with such subject matter.

Human Body Theater: A Nonfiction Review, by Maris Wicks.

Nathan Hale’s Hazardous tales: Big Bad Ironclad!: A Civil War Steamship Down, by Nathan Hale.

The Dumbest Idea Ever! by Jimmy Gownley.

Strange Fruit – Uncelebrated Narratives from Black History by Joel Christian Gill.

Poseidon: Earth Shaker, by George O’Connor.

A quick search of the library catalog would yield a wide array of graphic novels available. Many of these are currently in use by teachers for multiple subjects.

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From macroeconomics to world history and even the natural sciences, graphic novels provide a rich visual environment for children to immerse themselves in these often confusing subjects. By coupling visual stimuli along with written information, it has been shown that there is a deeper understanding of subject matter rather than through the use of written words alone. For over a decade, graphic novels have been the choice of many teachers who find that their use provides the students a happy respite from stuffy textbooks.

Richard McNeil, a high school history teacher in New York, who has been using graphic novels in his classrooms for years, stands by their use as a solid foundational addition to his curriculum. “It is essential to supplement the book (graphic novel) with historical documents and literature, as well as challenging information,” he says. “Economics is a difficult subject that happens to be very dry, much like reading a VCR manual. A blend of historical documents and illustrations in the graphic novel eases students into the world of economics.” He referenced that the title Economix: how our economy works (and doesn’t work) in words and pictures, by Michael Goodwin, can be used at

every level of a secondary social studies curriculum.

The graphic novel is just one of many tools at the teacher’s disposal, and does not remove the need for lecture, additional notes, media or information. It is simply another way in which to convey information to children that utilizes visual as well as written information.

The graphic novel, however, does pose a dilemma. There is an inherent paradox in that the graphical element which gives them their unique allure and power can also be a detriment. In other words, there can be at times, some subject matter that may not be suitable in graphic form.

This poses one of the more complicated challenges for graphic novels. Additionally, many people have difficulty seeing the graphic novel as real literature.

However, librarians and educators alike see the graphic novel as an excellent way in which to get reluctant readers to read. Even young readers who may be seen as having substantial challenges in reading will often take quite readily to graphic novels.

The list of subject areas where graphic novels are used is ever-expanding.

Subject areas that might seem stuffy (such as the works of Shakespeare), find young readers eagerly digging through multiple

works.

A good example is The Most Excellent and Lamentable Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet: a Play by William Shakespeare,

by Gareth Hinds. The author adapted this classic story for the modern audience. Hinds created characters of African, Indian, and Caucasian descent to promote the universality of the story.

The Stratford Zoo Midnight Revue Presents: Macbeth, by Ian Lendler, is the first book in a series of graphic novels for young readers of Shakespeare. The Stratford Zoo isn’t your ordinary zoo. During the day, it’s business as usual. When the gates close for the evening, the animals come out of their cages to perform Shakespeare’s greatest works.

The question is not why to use graphic novels, but rather, why not? With such a wide array of subject areas and a proven academic and scholastic record of successful use in the classroom, graphic novels provide an unparalleled way in which to bring often complex subject matter and young readers together.

And there is no better resource than the library to find a great selection of graphic novels. Please visit the library for some great booklists to help you get started. We are always happy to help you navigate your way to a great read! ❖

Jennifer Sutter is the Youth Services Supervisor at the Haymarket Gainesville Community Library. She has worked in public libraries for 29 years, and has been a professional Youth Services Librarian for fifteen years. Jennifer has worked in a variety of different-sized library systems regionally and nationally, from Virginia to New York.

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LIVING LEGEND The saga of Melrose Castle continues

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hile Fauquier County is replete with legendary stories, few are as enduring and openended as that of historic Melrose Castle in Casanova, a true saga accentuated by a presidential residency, a wartime backdrop, and a cinematic subplot.

A real-life castle (as opposed to the often mislabeled and overhyped mansions of realty marketing), this 9,600 square-foot dwelling comes complete with twelve rooms, eight bathrooms, nine fireplaces, a three-story octagonal tower, and a spiral staircase leading to the roof.

Moreover, its surrounding fifty acres of land include multiple paddocks, an eight-stall barn, a tennis court, a swimming pool, four miles of trails, and two fast-flowing creeks. Given the enormity of the estate and the perpetuity of projects, it’s no wonder Melrose is still a work in progress after 164 years.

Melrose was built circa 1852 by brothers James and Edward Murray, who named the castle after Melrose Abbey in their homeland of Scotland.

Saliently capturing the Gothic Revival style of architecture, most of the original structure was built using stone quarried on the property.

During the Civil War, the site served as both a Confederate hospital and a Union encampment. It is reported that Ulysses S. Grant inhabited Melrose as a newly minted lieutenant general and the military leader of all Union forces.

Mary Roberts Rinehart, often referred to as “the American Agatha Christie,” also stayed at the castle, where she was inspired to write the 1908 mystery novel The Circular Staircase, later to become

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The current interior exudes elegance with the original design features. Modern amenities have been added, but meld with the character and style of the castle.

the 1945 film noir The Spiral Staircase.

Melrose was extended considerably around 1920 through a large addition to the west end for expanded service areas. It would finally be listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1983.

Since receiving this honor, it has cycled through a number of owners, alternating between phases of reconstruction and deterioration until it went into foreclosure in 2013.

Its present owner purchased the property the following year with the vision of bringing it “back to life.”

This resurrection entailed an investment of nearly $1 million to clean up the grounds and build a commercial-grade infrastructure that included modern plumbing, electrical, gas, water, and HVAC systems, with one of the area’s most experienced project managers planning and supervising their installation.

In 2015, architectural floor plan drawings were completed by renowned architect John Neufeld, who in the last twenty years has designed some of the most significant and historical properties in the District. A sample of his work can be viewed at www. johnneufeldarchitects.com.

With the substructure fully upgraded, the next phase of the Melrose transformation will involve gutting the interior, adding insulation, and putting in a new floor plan—per Neufeld’s design.

“I want to see this place completely restored to its former glory,” the owner continued. “I want to make it modern and livable, but with a historical perspective in mind, using the period of the Civil War as an influence on the interior.”

Melrose is now in a planning phase with winter drawing near.

“I’m lining up my resources, but I don’t think I would start doing

anything again until early spring,” said the owner. “It’s in dire need of a good steward to continue with the process. That could still be me, but I am completely open to having someone come in and keep it going.”

And should the right opportunity come along, the castle may change hands once again. If so, the owner stated he would like Melrose to remain a private residence in the care of duteous and dedicated owners who will honor its legacy and “take it to the finish line.”

Momentous, majestic, mysterious—Melrose has been distinguished by a multitude of descriptors. But, after viewing this fairytale property and listening to the anecdotes of its fortunate owner, I would say one of a kind sums it up best. “There is nothing like this, possibly in the entire country, that has the history and pedigree of Melrose Castle,” he concluded.

The backyard discoveries he and his family have made seem to support this sentiment, with each of their treasure hunts unearthing notable artifacts such as arrowheads, padlocks, cannonballs, tools, utensils, buttons, and coins from the Civil War period. Groundpenetrating radar has revealed further “anomalies” that are yet to be excavated.

With such a rich past, intriguing narrative, and speculative conclusion, it’s easy to see why Melrose generates so much interest and curiosity, especially now that it’s tentatively on the market and once again stirring the imaginations of all who dream of owning their own castle.

Regardless of its indeterminate ending, the Melrose saga continues to move along, build momentum, and breed anticipation—just as a good story should. We shall see what the next chapter brings. ❖

Maria Massaro is a Warrenton resident and freelance writer who has worked as a community counselor in Fauquier County since 2005. She is a certified Peer Recovery Specialist and the founder of Pharos, a local and online support network for individuals experiencing depression.

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Surabian, P.C. Sandra Surabian 17010 Thousand Oaks Dr Haymarket, VA 20169 703-335-1040

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Association Greater Warrenton Chamber of Commerce Brian Roeder 70 Main Street Suite #23 Warrenton, VA 20186 540-216-3854 www.warrentonchamber.org

Prince William Chamber of Commerce Allison Haught 9720 Capital Court Suite 203 Manassas, VA 20110 703-368-6600 www.pwchamber.org

The Fauquier Chamber of Commerce Joe Martin 98 Alexandria Pike Suite 25 Warrenton, VA 20186 540-347-4414 www.fauquierchamber.org

Attorney Kensington Vanguard National Land Services Jennifer McCarthy 7001 Heritage Village Plaza Gainesville, VA 20155 703-794-2101 www.KV-DCMETRO.com

Lloyd Law, PLLC Barbara Lloyd Kessinger 15033 Walking Stick Way Haymarket, VA 20169 703-753-5429 www.lloydlawpllc.com

Lofaso, PLLC Stephen Lofaso Heritage Hunt Professional Building 7001 Heritage Village Plaza, Suite 205 Gainesville, VA 20155 571-765-7752 www.lofasopllc.com

The Clay Law Firm, PLLC Jessica Clay 7001 Heritage Village Plaza Suite 205 Gainesville, VA 20155 703-754-0503 www.theclaylawfirm.com

Banking Apple Federal Credit Union William White 8700 Centreville Road Manassas, VA 20110 703-225-1114 www.applefcu.org

Cardinal Bank Shalini Kapur 7905 Heritage Village Plaza Gainesville, VA 20155 571-248-8800 www.cardinalbank.com

First Citizens Bank Christopher Johnson 40 Catoctin Circle, NE Leesburg, VA 20176 571-243-0530 www.firstcitizens.com

Middleburg Bank Amelia Stansell 530 Blackwell Rd Warrenton, VA 20186 540-878-2810 www.middleburgbank.com

Northwest Federal Credit Union Taylor Prewitt 7500 Webb Drive Gainesville, VA 20155 703-743-7170 www.nwfcu.org

Sandy Spring Bank Phil Hicks 14231 Willard Rd Suite 100 Chantilly, VA 20151 703-981-4061 www.sandyspringbank.com

The Fauquier Bank Ellen Winston 15240 Washington Street Haymarket, VA 20169 703-335-7887 www.fauquierbank.com

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Eco-Cleaning Solutions Trey Robinson

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Genuine Cleaning & Restoration Jerry Wilson

Danaher Skewes & Associates Douglas Burum

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MOLLY MAID Steve Fahar 14131 Robert Paris Court Chantilly, VA 20151 703-631-9345 www.mollymaid.com/local-house-cleaning/va/western-fairfax-co.aspx

Camps Chip Rohrs Soccer Camp EE Chip Rohr PO Box 71 Manassas, VA 20108 703-368-3000 www.chiprohrsoccer.com

Ohana Laundry Jessica Conner 9751 Maitland Loop Bristow, VA 20136 540-680-1560 www.OhanaLaundry.com

Catering A la Carte Catering + Event Design Karen Baker Velesz 6608 James Madison Hwy Haymarket, VA 20169 703-754-2714 www.alacartecaters.com

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Dentist Awesome Smiles Dental Center Dr. Tontra Lowe

Child Care ImagiNation Learning Center Gina Davis 14421 Newbern Loop Gainesville, VA 20155 703-754-8566 www.imaginationlearning.net

Awesome Smiles Dental Center 6468 Trading Square Haymarket, VA 20169 571-261-2600 www.AwesomeSmilesVA.com

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Lodge on the Lake Michelle Potter

Elite Golf Jennifer Robinson

Piedmont Club Kimberly Esteban

10103 Residency Road Manassas, VA 20110 571-719-3109

14675 Piedmont Vista Dr. Haymarket, VA 20169 703-753-5922 ext.225 www.piedmontclub.com

The Fringe Benefits Band Bruce Moore 9239 Bayberry Ave Manassas, Va 20110 703-220-3093 www.thefringebenefitsband. com

Thousand Hills Riding Stable Yvonne Toone 4098 Ashville Rd. Delaplane, VA 20114 540-354-1124 www.thousandhillsridingstable.net

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Hylton Performing Arts Center, George Mason University Eileen Kennedy

Bingo the Clown/ Newventur Entertainment LLC Carol Collins

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Top Line Catering and Events Johanna Schubert

Vint Hill Educational Services Michael Oliver

MP Copiers Maureen Blake

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7801 Heritage Village Plaza Gainesville, VA 20155 571-222-5576 www.goddardschool.com

Copier 9104-M Manassas Dr Manassas, VA 20111 703-369-2575 www.mpcopiers.com

Heritage Hunt Golf and Country Club Cary Muirhead

The Goddard School at Gainesville Lisa O’Brien

Perfectly Planned Veronica Hensley

Stonewall Golf Club Jeanna Hilton 15601 Turtle Point Drive Gainesville, VA 20155 703-753-6156 www.stonewallgolfclub.com

Financial Services Ameritas Tucker Holt 14535 John Marshall Hwy. Suite 211 Gainesville, VA 20155 540-272-3666 www.clickics.com

Edward Jones Deborah Trnka 5300 Merchants View Square Suite 100 Haymarket, VA 20169 571-248-8267 www.edwardjones.com

Edward Jones Mark Miller 15111 Washington Street Suite 117 Haymarket, VA 20169 703-753-2945 www.edwardjones.com

Heltzel Mortgage Rob Heltzel 9393 Forestwood Lane Manassas, VA 20110 703-368-9248 www.qualifyU.com

Heritage Financial, LLC Robert Moon 7001 Heritage Village Plaza, Suite 190 Gainesville, VA 20155 703-754-1233 www.HeritageFinLLC.com

Howard & Associates, Ameriprise Financial Gary A. Howard, CFP JD 7001 Heritage Village Plaza Suite 240 Gainesville, VA 20155 703-753-2955 www.ameripriseadvisors. com/gary.a.howard/profile

MarC Trust Mortgage Carol Dubinsky 332 W Lee Hwy #206 Warrenton, VA 20186 540-364-6205 www.marctrustmortgage. com

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Meridian Financial Partners Nathan Gilbert 39 South 4th St. Warrenton, VA 20186 540-878-5452 www.meridianfinancialpartners.com

New Penn Financial Anita Kane 15100 Washington Street, Ste 103 Haymarket, VA 20169 571-486-7550 www.NewPennFinancial.com/ akane

Primerica Steve Kubin 8700 Centreville Road Suite 8696 Manassas, VA 20110 703-330-4533 www.primerica.com/kubin

Your College Planning Coach Luanne Lee 70 Main Street Suite 23 Warrenton, VA 20186 703-928-9036 www.yourcollegeplanningcoach.com

Government The Town of Haymarket Kimberly Murray 15000 Washington Street #100 Haymarket, VA 20169 703-753-2600 www.townofhaymarket.org

Graphics, Creative Services BlueSkyPhoenix LLC Michelle Coe 318 Singleton Circle Warrenton, VA 20186 540-422-0916 www.blueskyphoenix.com

Cranberry Marketing Associates, LLC Jerole Nelson 15850 Hunton Lane Studio B Haymarket, VA 20169 571-248-6973 www.cranberrymarketing. com

Mix Colors Art Studio Julia Turner 9110 Devlin Road Unit 120 Bristow, VA 20136 www.mixcolorsartstudio.com

Health & Wellness D’Andrea Business Solutions, Inc Joseph D’Andrea 7371 Atlas Walk Way #124 Gainesville, VA 20155 800-732-8076

Live Life Well, LLC Karen David 332 W Lee Highway Suite 249 Warrenton, VA 20186 540-219-1797 www.livelifewellconsulting. com

Medical Massage Specialties, LLC Brian Cooper 10600 Crestwood Drive Manassas, VA 20109 703-686-4092 www.medicalmassagespecialties.com

Next Level Fitness & Performance Colby Schreckengost 6620 James Madison Hwy Haymarket, VA 20169 703-754-0161 www.nltraining.com

Women Helping Women Retreats Rae Roach 9239 Jessica Drive Manassas, VA 20111 703-200-2110 www.whwretreats.com

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Dominion Valley Animal Hospital John Rickard 5371 Merchants View Sq Haymarket, VA 20169 703-753-4444

Heart Matters Home Health Care Cindy May 9133 Acadia Park Drive Bristow, VA 20136 703-368-3323 www.heartmattershhc.com

Novant Health UVA Health System Kim Golanski 8700 Sudley Road Manassas, VA 20155 703-369-8680 www.NovantHealth.org

Patient First Charmekia Martin 11325 Random Hills Road, Suite 310 Fairfax, VA 22030 703-652-1572

Visiting Angels LeaAnn Fritsch 9161 Liberia Avenue Suite 203 Manassas, VA 20110 703-530-8811 www.visitingangels.com/ assisted-senior-care-manassas-virginia-20110_116

Acti-Kare of Chantilly and Centreville (In-Home Senior Care Agency) Jophy Jose

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4807 Maurine CT Gainesville, VA 20155 703-754-3065 www.FichtnerServicesInc. com

Advantage Physical Therapy & Rehabilitation, LLC Jim Aram

Fichtner Services Inc. John Fichtner

Golden Rule Builders, Inc. Dennis Taylor

7560 Gardner Park Drive Gainesville, VA 20155 703-753-1005 www.APTRonline.com

3409 Catlett Rd. Catlett, VA 20119 540-788-3539 www.goldenrulebuilders.com

Allegiance Home Care Rachel Riedal

Kemper Carpet & Flooring Tammy Titus

24430 Millstream Dr Aldie, VA 20105 703-539-6029 www.allegianceva.com

Wood Smith Advisors Donna Wood

Health and Hope for Life Debbie Pow

Blue Ridge Orthopaedic & Spine Center Jeffrey Hollis

3841 Clifton Manor Place Haymarket, VA 20169 703-753-8222 www.woodsmithadvisors.com

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12724 Bombay Way Woodbridge, VA 22192 703-866-3900 www.arielgoldchain.nylagents.com

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Puffenbarger Insurance & Financial Services Inc Jennifer Puffenbarger

Simply Divine Decorating and Staging Hope Chang 1950 Doe Ridge Ct, Haymarket, VA 20169 703-283-6997 www.simplydivinedecoratingandstaging.com

HR Services Insperity HR Outsourcing Guy Hinkler 1650 Tysons Blvd.

Suite 600 McLean, VA 22102 703-821-7320 www.insperity.com/guy. hinkler

Insurance Bigoski Insurance Agency Tom Bigoski 7915 Lake Manassas Dr #303 Gainesville, VA 20155 571-969-3743 www.thebigoskiagency.com

Farmers Insurance Janice S. Sutton Agency Inc Jan Sutton 10682 Crestwood Drive Suite A Crestwood Professional Center Manassas, VA 20109 703-369-4127 www.farmersagent.com/ jsutton

GEICO Dave Stinson Sr 6446 Trading Square Haymarket, VA 20169 703-754-3555 www.geico.com/nova

JCA Insurance Planners LLC Jejuan Courtney 9721 Kennoway Court Bristow, VA 20136 703-727-2929 www.jcainsuranceplanners. com

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73 W Lee Hwy Warrenton, VA 20186 540-347-7322 www.puffenbargerinsurance. com

Select Benefit Solutions/Aflac Amy Leddon

IT Services CMIT Solutions of Centreville Chris Albright 10432 Balls Ford Rd Ste 300 Manassas, VA 20109 703-881-7738 www.cmitnova.com

Landscaping Cornerstone Landscape Terri Aufmuth

PO Box 191 Sumerduck, VA 22742 540-878-8426 www.aflac.com/amy_leddon

PO Box 504 Haymarket, VA 20168 703-754-2843 www.cornerstonelandscape. com

STATE FARM - Aaron Mormann Agency Nicole McNamara

The Grounds Guys of Gainesville Frank Milihram

PO BOX 555 Marshall, VA 20116 540-764-0121

The Harvey Insurance Agency Bill Harvey 14950 Washington Street Haymarket, VA 20169 703-378-2886 www.harveyinsuranceagency. com

Interior Decorating Drapes & More LLC Nelida Janiga

4570 Lawnvale Drive Gainesville, VA 20155 571-222-6507 www.groundsguys.com/ gainesville-virginia/

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Patriot Process Service Charles Proffitt

Direct 2 Consumer Marketing, dba Money Mailer Brandy Barney 400 Holiday Ct Ste 106 Warrenton, VA 20186 540-412-3327 www.Direct2ConsumerMarketing.com

Internet Ad Management Inc. Bruce Moore PO Box 1605 Manassas, VA 20108 703-659-0631 www.internetadmanagement. com

New Media Horizons, LLC. Joe Turpin 10064 Broadsword Drive Bristow, VA 20136 703-232-6004 www.newmediahorizons.com

Patti Engle Warrenton, VA 20186 540-718-1229

Non-Profit Organization American Legion Post 1799 Ken Morris 5534 Roan Chapel Drive Haymarket, VA 20169 703-378-0717 www.alpost1799.org

CASA Childrens Intervention Services, Inc. Charlyn Hasson-Brown

15030 Clementine Way Haymarket, VA 20169 571-329-3220 www.drapes-and-more.com

3900 Jermantown Rd Suite 300 Fairfax, VA 22030 703-385-5300 www.PatriotProcess.com

Interior Eloquence Cheryl Kinsey

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7929 N. Saddle Ridge Ct. Catlett, VA 20119 703-909-9013 www.InteriorEloquence.com

American Solutions for Business Pat Ennis

Juliano Properties Rich Juliano

10070 Greenwich Wood Dr. Nokesville, VA 20181 703-753-3733 www.asb-va.com

12282 Scotts Mill Drive Bristow, VA 20136 703-489-7017 www.comfortcases.org

Choice Franchise Advisors Sid Lee

Dominion Woman’s Club Deborah Jewell

9653 Granary Place Bristow, VA 20136 703-392-9085 www.choicefranchiseadvisors.com

5709 Wheelwright Way Haymarket, VA 20169 703-499-3046 www.dominionwomansclub. org

4154 Dartmouth Lane Gainesville, VA 20155 703-442-8004 www.julianoteam.com

Style Savvy Designs Christa Lilek 4160 Wirth Lane Warrenton, VA 20187 703-753-7982

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Comfort Cases Terri Stevens

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Long & Foster Realtors Deborah Kowal 7526 Limestone Drive Gainesville, VA 20155 571-215-4290 www.deborahkowal.lnf.com

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Wise Agent Realty Barbara Costa 5716 Solheim Cup Dr. Haymarket, VA 20169 703-853-2874 www.WiseAgentRealty.com

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Barnes & Noble Rebecca Maguire 12193 Fair Lakes Promenade Dr. Fairfax, VA 22033 703-278-8527

Technology Liberty Communications Inc. Ray Bernot P.O. Box 498 Haymarket, VA 20168 540-735-9347

Waterfowl & Wetlands Conservation Prince William County Ducks Unlimited EE Chip Rohr PO Box 71 Manassas, VA 20108 703-368-3000 www.pwducks.com

Web Development Moe Technologies, Inc. Bob Moe 5476 Rosehaven Ct Warrenton, VA 20187 540-270-0279 www.moetec.com

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BY LYNNE GALLUZO

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t has been said that a head of Iceberg lettuce is the most expensive water you can buy. Land, labor, irrigation, pesticides and shipping costs probably make this true. Added to that – Iceberg lettuce is much lower in nutrients and flavor than dark green leafy lettuce like Romaine and Bibb.

Those of us who are lucky enough to have room for a garden can grow our own flavorful, vitamin packed lettuce but the lettuce growing season in Virginia is limited. The future of year round, environmentally protective and cost effective lettuce and related vegetables is hydroponics.

TrueFarms on Waterfall Road in Haymarket is a state-of-the-art Hydroponic Farm. Last spring I had the wonderful experience of visiting TrueFarms. I had an informative talk and facilities tour with Tom Truesdale. He and his wife Debbie had experimented with a small homemade hydroponic system in their basement. They were sufficiently energized by this trial run and believed so strongly in the process that they decided to look for an appropriate piece of land where they could create a full scale hydroponic farm.

Because good clean water is essential to hydroponics they had the water on site carefully tested and testing showed that the prospective parcel on Waterfall road was perfect. The specific contents of the water

A peek inside TrueFarms Hydroponic Farm in Haymarket, which operates completely pesticide free.

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Left: Seeds are started in small cubes of rockwool.

Right: A lettuce plant after being transferred into the main system.

“UNFORTUNATELY TRUEFARMS GREENS ARE NOT AS AVAILABLE LOCALLY AS THEY SHOULD BE” at TrueFarms is just right for growing Bibb lettuce, Mesclun mix, Basil and Arugula.

It is not appropriate for Spinach, Cilantro and Watercress which are in a different “greens” family. The water at TrueFarms even has the right amount of sulfur to maximize the peppery snap of Arugula.

The production from the first greenhouse sold to its limits in three months so they built another greenhouse which doubled their capacity. Now they produce 30,000 heads a month. Seeds are started in small cubes of rockwool.

When they have four to six leaves they are transferred into the main system.

Picture a flattened, covered gutter with openings at regular intervals for the rockwool seedlings. The whole system is on a 16 degree downward slant so water continually flows through bringing moisture and nutrients to each plant.

When the water reaches the drain it is pumped back up to flow through again.

This method uses 1/20th of the water

needed to grow the same greens in a traditional dirt farm.

It takes about 30 days to get to harvest time. In the summer when there is more daylight it is faster and in winter it takes a little longer. The mature plants are carefully removed by hand from the gullies with roots and rockwool still attached. The long roots are wound up, the plant is packaged and delivered within 24 hours.

The greens, because they have never been in dirt do not even need to be washed. This particular farm is completely pesticide free. But sometimes, in spite of careful screening, some little bugs do make their way in. They are quickly and cleanly eaten by hungry helpful ladybugs.

You can create your own hydroponic system with as little as a foam cooler filled with nutrient water, a floating piece of Styrofoam with holes in it, an air pump and a sunny location. I would rather let the Truesdales do it for me. The Farm is

not set up for retail, but you can buy their fabulous greens at local Whole Foods.

Several local restaurants use greens from TrueFarms in their kitchens. The complete list is on their website www. truefarms.com. Their site also offers more detailed information than I have given here, plus some great photos of the family and building the greenhouses.

Unfortunately TrueFarms greens are not as available locally as they should be. I have seen hydroponic lettuce at Wegmans but it comes all the way from West Virginia. Giant has carried it off and on. The best thing we can do is use our “Customer Power”. Ask your favorite store’s Produce Manager to stock greens from TrueFarms.

The best way to use a head of hydroponic greens is to peel off the leaves from the outside in, leaving the root ball intact. It is essentially still a living plant. Tear, do not cut. Using a knife will dramatically shorten the usable life of the greens. That is why a bag of chopped greens from the store goes bad so quickly!

Now that you have your fresh head of lettuce, pull a leaf off and eat it. There is so much flavor in a dark green leaf of fresh Bibb lettuce or Arugula. That is why it is best not to drown this great taste in gobs of thick gooey dressing. My salads have all sorts of fresh vegetables in them: celery, cauliflower, peppers, cucumbers, tomatoes, parsley, even flower petals.

Each one of these ingredients has a distinct special flavor. If you pour a lot of heavy dressing on them all you will taste is the dressing besides eating a load of extra calories. I have found that a splash of seasoned Marukan Rice Vinegar is all I need to make a salad great. Add to that a quick shot of olive oil because the oil helps your body process the vitamins and minerals in the vegetables. Perfect. ❖

Lynne Galluzzo and her husband, Gary, live on ten acres in Haymarket where they garden extensively. Lynne applies what she learns in her gardens to her garden maintenance business - The Garden Lady.

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“You can’t out train a bad diet!”

BY COLBY SCHRECKENGOST, BS, MS, CPT

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y now most of you have heard this title phrase a few times. If you haven’t, I’m here to tell you that it’s the truth. The problem is, we choose NOT to believe it.

You make promises to yourself that this is going to be the year to join a gym, get healthy, lose weight, and get fit. Or, maybe you are trying to do it on your own by using technology that measures steps, heart rate, sleep patterns, and calories burned. Although this technology is somewhat inaccurate, I applaud the motivation these devices offer.

Approximately 73% of new gym members are looking to lose weight.

Did you know only 5% of dieters are

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successful? There are many excuses: “I don’t have time, I have a slow metabolism, I’m too busy, or I’m too old.” By February, more than 75% of you will have given up on losing weight.

Don’t fall back on your excuses; opt to get healthy and change this statistic.

You want to look and feel your best, but why can’t you make it work?

Our society offers the perfect recipe for weight gain. Human biology hasn’t changed, but lifestyles have. You may find an answer by considering these modern-day, first-world realities.

WE’RE WIRED TO EAT AND TO EAT UNTIL IT’S GONE.

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When humans hunted for food,

the hunts lasted 1-2 weeks. After the kill, people ate for days until the food was gone (3-5 days) and then hunted again. There was a balance (fasting vs. feasting) dichotomy that kept weight in check.

WE’RE WIRED TO MOVE ONLY WHEN NECESSARY. You

don’t have to hunt for food anymore, it is accessible. You move less and eat more. For a majority of people, exercise is not fun. Less than 18% of the population engages in vigorous exercise three times per week or more. Most in the workforce sit and use computers, which doesn’t allow for a great deal of movement.

FOOD PORTIONS KEEP GETTING BIGGER.

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look at the supersizing; all you can eat buffets and huge restaurant portions. The “clean your plate” mentality is definitely not conducive to weight control or loss.

WE MOVE LESS AS WE GET OLDER. Why? Because it hurts more! It’s not our metabolism slowing down, it’s US! HURRY UP AND REST. Everyone is in a rush to finish everything that needs to be done. After the task(s) are finished, it is common to sit down and rest. Ever had a day where you’ve been going from meeting to meeting, or sitting in a conference room all day? When you get home, you’re exhausted, and the last thing you want to do is go to the gym. YEP, that’s how it is in today’s society.

UNHEALTHY FOOD, LADEN WITH CALORIES, TENDS TO TASTE BETTER. Did

you know the number one selling food in today’s world is french fries?

Everyone loves them. But what makes a French fry so tasty makes them unhealthy.

They offer an enticing flavor that combines sweet, salt, and fat. A medium order of French fries (4.07 oz.) has 421 calories and more than a

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third (194) of those calories are from saturated fat.

THE “DAILY GAINS” HAVE LED 65 % OF OUR POPULATION TO BECOME OVERWEIGHT. The

average person gains one pound per year. In 40 years, that’s 40 pounds. If you weighed 108 pounds as a high school senior, at 58 years old you’d weigh 220 pounds.

WOW! The sad part is we don’t even notice these small daily gains!

How do we attack the problem?

DIETS “WORK” BECAUSE THEY

stored in the body as energy.

Until YOU burn it, you keep it. Stop drinking soda and other soft drinks, as they’re loaded with empty calories and sugar. Don’t drink “diet” drinks either, because your body treats artificial sugar the same way it does real sugar.

Instead DRINK WATER. Drink at least half your bodyweight in ounces of water each day. This one step alone can mean pounds lost.

MOTIVATION IS KEY. Most people need a life-altering event to be motivated to lose weight. An upcoming wedding or reunion, an unfavorable doctor’s visit, new grandkids, or maybe even a divorce. When we start working with new clients, we suggest they figure out the reason “why” and have them write it down and post it somewhere to read it daily.

SHARE YOUR “WHY.” Share your reason with loved ones and close friends. They’ll be less likely to draw you back toward bad habits if they know what you are trying to do.

ASK YOURSELF IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN LOSING WEIGHT

CREATE A CALORIE DEFICIT.

OR IF YOU ARE DESPERATE.

Popular diets include low carb, wheat free, Mediterranean, Atkins, and Paleo. Choose one you can live with that provides proper nutrition for working out and being active. The “what to eat” part is easy. The “adherence” part is hard.

You can’t constantly diet.

Instead, you have to commit to making a lifestyle change.

Otherwise, you’ll simply fall back on old habits and gain the weight back.

Generally, the desperate participant stands a better chance of success than the participant that is merely interested.

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SMALL CHANGES MAKE A BIG DIFFERENCE. Move around more daily. Take the stairs, walk the dog, or park further away from work or the store.

Hike on the weekends.

Spend less time in front of the TV, or reward yourself with your favorite shows, as long as you are active while watching (treadmill, planks, or other exercises you can do in front of the tv). While you

wash dishes or clean, put on some loud music and dance while you clean! The music will help you go faster, you’ll burn more calories and your kids will find it amusing!

WEIGH YOURSELF DAILY.

Recently, I have changed my mind on this topic. The most recent data shows that daily feedback from the scale provides extra motivation to not eat that piece of cake. But don’t become obsessed. Self-monitoring and awareness help correct rebound eating or an overindulgent weekend.

STAND MORE AT WORK.

Did you know that just by standing for one hour per day, instead of sitting, you can burn an additional 200 calories?

SEEK A PROFESSIONAL FOR THE OPTIMAL EXERCISE PROGRAM. Working

out has changed tremendously in the last 10 years. People need to exercise for better functionality AND to look better. Programs should include big “bang for your buck” exercises at the gym, like single leg squats, chinups, push-ups, lunges, and straight-leg deadlifts. Correct form needs to be coached and is important to avoid injury.

WORK ON PROPER STRENGTH

TRAINING. Our

bodies tend to become what we call “skinny fat.” Body fat exists, but because of the calorie deficit you could experience a loss of muscle tissue in all of the “right” places. Have you ever looked at a picture of one of your contemporaries and said, “I wish I had those arms”?

Muscle makes us look better.

Strength makes us feel better. Yes, YOU NEED IT! Especially as you age.

USE A FOOD JOURNAL.

We found that our clients, who keep thorough and honest food journals, do the best when it comes to losing weight and keeping it off. The journal, whether done through an app like MyFitnessPal or simply by writing it down, makes people more conscious of what they’re eating throughout the day.

You’d be amazed at the feedback we get from people who suddenly realized how many indulgences they allowed themselves, and what a difference it made in their weight when they simply eliminated those.

EAT FOUR TO SIX TIMES PER DAY. Don’t

try to starve yourself; it just leads to overeating. Eat breakfast! People that eat a healthy breakfast lose more weight than those who don’t.

EMBRACE MEAL

REPLACEMENTS. Shakes

and bars are good options, especially if your inclination is to grab “fast food.”

Most all-natural eating experts will tell you that real food is best, and I agree. But in this fast-paced world, grabbing a calorie controlled, nutrient dense shake or bar is better than the drivethru or grabbing a snack at the coffee shop.

Make sure you select products that contain fewer than 7 grams of processed sugar.

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easier to start and stay with a program if you have people to share the journey with.

The bottom line is that weight loss, weight control, or fat loss has to be well thought out, well coached, and committed to. Your journey starts with a decision. You’re either “in” or you’re “out.”

There is no “I’m trying to cut back.” You must be both desperate and motivated to make real changes. Assess your needs and desires for a healthier you and seek help when you need it.

You can do this! ❖

Colby Schreckengost is owner/director of training at Next Level Fitness & Performance in Haymarket. Next Level trains over 600 athletes per year, from beginners to professionals. Colby holds a BS and MS and is a former strength and conditioning coach at the University of Tulsa. He is a Certified Personal Trainer, Nutrition Coach, and Sports Nutritionist. He also holds certifications with the Titleist Performance Institute and is a certified Functional Movement Screen Specialist.

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nnie Chi, owner of Urban Kitchen Haymarket, says, “I serve people the way I serve my kids at home.”

Her philosophy is carried throughout every aspect of this casual dining, quickserve restaurant. Because of the concept’s uniqueness, some people have to experience it to appreciate the hundreds of different meal combinations that can be made from the fresh ingredients prepared daily.

In her home country of Indonesia, Chi grew up in the industry—her mother and cousin owned restaurants. Although she came to the United States in 1992, it wasn’t until 2004 that Chi made her home in Haymarket. One of the first things she noticed was the lack of southeast Asian food options in the area.

The journey to opening Urban Kitchen was years in the making, but the choice of the location of the restaurant took literally 24 hours; once she was offered the space she made the decision to pursue it right away. Located in Haymarket Village Center across from Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa and Milkberry, Urban Kitchen complements the array of options in this small shopping center.

Since the restaurant is so close to her Haymarket home, Chi can spend her time tending to the store while also being available to take care of her family.

After considering many other name choices, Chi decided that Urban Kitchen represented her vision of the versatile menu with “fresh, healthy, quick-serve, and good-tasting fusion foods.” Chi says, “Originally back home, my grilled chicken and beef would be cooked outdoors in an open fire and my sauces would be made from scratch using mortar and pestle and slow cooked for almost a day in huge pot.”

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Left: Owner, Annie Chi, feeds her customers like family. Below: Urban Kitchen’s flavorful soups with rice noodles are perfect for cold winter days. Wrap options are also now available to make Urban Kitchen meals more convenient for those on-the-go.

vegetables to their meals.

Therefore, the food is itemized at Urban Kitchen, which allows diners to choose specific vegetables and sauces for each soup, wrap, bowl, and other items on the menu.

Although most diners stick to the same choices each time, Chi hopes they will also try new things. She encourages patrons to choose their favorite ingredients, and then consider changing the sauce or adding one different vegetable each visit. “Try my kale,” she says, adding that she cooks it a little differently and it’s fresh and delicious. Her responses to those who see the menu and think it’s too healthy are first,

“it’s healthy, but it tastes good,” and then, “give us a try, you will end up coming back for more.”

Chi has a child with a nut allergy, so she understands the complexity this can bring to cooking and eating out. This is another advantage to the itemized menu; those with food allergies can request food be prepared carefully for them to avoid contamination. Urban Kitchen is also designed to accommodate individuals with dietary restrictions, including gluten-free and dairy-free.

January marks the first year anniversary of the restaurant’s launch and it has been well

received in the community.

The menu lists all the options for building your own bowl, but “house favorites” are included for those who aren’t sure what they like yet. One favorite is the Urban Kitchen Bowl. This dish combines jasmine rice, grilled Indonesian chicken satay, charred corn, peanut sauce, pickled vegetable, herb salad, and crushed peanuts. Three other selections are the Meatball Bowl, Spicy Noodle Bowl, and Vegan Bowl. These dishes feature salad, organic tofu,

seasonal vegetables, tamarind vinaigrette, spicy vegetable acar, herb salad, and crispy garlic.

More seasoned Urban Kitchen regulars will build their own dish (available as salads, bowls, or wraps) by first choosing jasmine rice, coconut rice, or chilled rice noodles as their base, and then adding grilled indonesian chicken satay, grill balinese steak, pork and chicken meatball, or organic tofu. The freshdaily vegetables (choices include charred corn, green beans, kale, and fresh seasonal vegetables) are then added.

Next comes the sauces: green curry, spicy red curry, peanut sauce, sweet sauce, or tamarind vinaigrette. Garnishes add a little kick of flavor to the top, like spicy acar vegetable, pickled vegetable, and herb salad. The final toppings of crispy garlic, thai chilies, toasted rice, and crushed peanuts complete the meal.

Although the menu’s basic concept is set, Chi is flexible and will customize options according to customer needs.

When diners remarked that it was hard to eat Urban Kitchen on-the-go because you need two hands to eat out of a bowl, she created the wrap option.

Chi says her “long-term goal is to offer fusion-style food from different regions of the asian countries in quickserve style.” Stay tuned for more from Urban Kitchen and be sure to stop in to give Chi’s healthy cooking a try.

Urban Kitchen is located at 6402 Trading Square and can be contacted by messaging @ urbankitchenhaymarket on Facebook or calling 703-7540200. ❖

Christine Craddock is a writer, editor, photographer, wife, and mother of two adorable children. She is a faithful contributing writer for Haymarket Lifestyle magazine and has resided in Haymarket since 2006.

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So you want to be a

Winemaker?

Opportunities for those aspiring individuals exist locally

BY STEVE OVIATT

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irginia is becoming well known for its growing wine industry and the increasing quality of its wines. This has led to increasing interest in vineyards as an agricultural endeavor and wine making as a hobby or career. However, local education for aspiring wine makers has been sparse; most people learn by reading and researching on their own, trial and error, or by consulting friends and family who also have an interest in wine making.

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Normally, the result of these initial efforts by the novice winemaker are not drinkable, so most give up and move on to another hobby. Some lucky individuals have either apprenticed under a practicing winemaker, or attended schools like Virginia Tech or the University of California at Davis.

A formal program on providing vineyard management and winemaking skills at Lord Fairfax Community College in Warrenton closed several years ago. To fill the void, the Vint Hill Craft Winery has been offering aspiring winemakers opportunities to make wines in state-of-the-art facilities under the supervision of experienced winemakers. This initiative has been responsible for helping several local wineries open and thrive over the years. However, the instruction at Vint Hill deals with winemaking only, not growing and cultivating grapes. For the agricultural management

the course Lineup VEN 100

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Intro to Winemaking VEN 293

Sensory Perception of Wine VEN 195-001L

Topics in Vineyard Pruning VEN 195-060L

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portion of the process, most local vineyards hire skilled individuals, pay consultants, and learn by trial and error.

But soon there will be another local resource for those wanting to learn. This spring, the Horticulture Department at Northern Virginia Community College will be offering several courses in Viticulture and Enology at its Loudoun Campus and at Hillsborough Vineyards.

These classes may be taken “a la carte” or can be part of a twoyear horticulture degree with a specialization in Viticulture and Enology. The curriculum is modeled on a similar, successful program at a North Carolina Community College.

Intro to Viticulture (VEN 100) will be a thorough study of what it takes to start a vineyard from the ground up and manage it for the production of premium wine grapes. The focus of the course

includes the cost of establishing a vineyard, canopy management, pests and pesticides, harvest parameters, and more.

Intro to Winemaking (VEN 130) will give students an understanding of the world’s winegrowing regions, theory on sensory analysis, and basic winemaking processes for white and red table wines, sparkling wines, and fortified and dessert wines.

Sensory Perception of Wine (VEN 293) will teach students, through blind tasting of a wine, to accurately describe the color, aroma, scents, flavors, alcohol level, tannin level, acid level, age, condition, region of origin, grape variety, and quality of the wine being sampled. Upon completion of this course, individuals will be able to convey this information to others through a well-crafted tasting note.

Topics in Vineyard Pruning (VEN 195-001L) will give students actual

pruning exercises and instruction in various pruning methods, measuring pruning cane weights and bud viability. This is an outdoor class.

Topics in Wine Aging I (VEN 195060L) will allow students to work in a professional cellar to experience the aging process of both red and white wines. Individuals will get hands-on experience in a variety of skills such as stirring/ topping barrels, racking, oxygen management, and lab analysis.

Topics in Wine Aging II (VEN 195-080L) will allow students to continue the cellar work during the pre-bottling process of red and white wine. This instruction will include blending/bench trials, filtering and lab analysis, and bottling line operation.

Registration for these classes closes January 6th. For more information, visit the Northern Virginia Community College web site at www.nvcc.edu. ❖

Steve Oviatt is Past President of the Haymarket Gainesville Business Association who runs his own consulting business in addition to working with a number of local and international wineries. Steve acknowledges his daughter taught him everything he knows about wine. He lives in Catharpin with his wife, Nancy.

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Should I Call My Doctor?

HOW TO KNOW IT’S TIME TO PAY YOUR DOCTOR A VISIT

BY GRAZIELLA STEELE

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veryone feels a little out of sorts every now and then. So when do you call your doctor for a visit without thinking you’re behaving like a hypochondriac?

It can be hard to decide what symptoms are serious enough to warrant making an appointment. Sometimes the symptoms can appear unclear.

For example, warning signs of heart attack in women and men are very different. While chest pain is a common indicator in men, only about half of women who have a heart attack will complain of

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chest pain, according to the National Institutes of Health.

Instead, women often have warning signs such as fatigue, nausea, and neck and jaw pain.

If you’re having symptoms related to a heart attack, trouble breathing, severe abdominal pain, or are bleeding profusely, call 911 or have someone accompany you to a hospital’s emergency room.

If a spouse or family member voices concerns that you look pale or sweaty and urges you to go to the ER, head to the hospital right away, warned Dr. James Min, a family physician at Novant Health UVA Health System

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“Timing is very important for getting treatment in case of a stroke or heart attack,” Min said. “Symptoms of stroke include tingling and numbness in the face, arm and leg; confusion; dizziness; and trouble seeing and speaking.” These symptoms require immediate medical attention.

Likewise, chest pain or pain in the arms, neck and jaw, shortness of breath, nausea or cold sweats could

indicate a heart attack. If you experience any of these, head to the nearest ER for help. “Getting treated in a catheterization lab quickly can prevent permanent damage to the heart,” Min said.

Sometimes the symptoms aren’t as dramatic, so what to do? Calling your doctor’s office for advice is a good first step. A nurse can offer suggestions over the phone as to what to do next. Min said his office will always attempt to squeeze in patients or, if he believes the patient needs to see a specialist, they will try to facilitate that visit as quickly as possible.

If you have a chronic condition, a good practice is have a conversation with your primary care doctor about symptoms for your condition to learn what is normal and what isn’t, so that you can clearly assess when you need professional help.

Min said that people with chronic conditions like diabetes should see their doctors every three months.

He said health care today is more of a partnership than it used to be. “In the old days, a doctor would tell you what to do,” he said. “Today, I ask ‘what are you concerned about?’ ” Not every pain is a sign of a major illness, but it’s good to be aware of in the body and mind. When in doubt about calling the doctor, remember it’s always better to be safe than sorry because your life may depend on it. ❖

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A calm mindset for effective guidance

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BY ERICA TURNER

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n parenting, it can be difficult to figure out what to do when your child behaves in ways that you don’t like, or can’t seem to accomplish what you’ve asked of them. Difficult is one word for it—maddening may be more accurate. Based on my family therapy work with kids of all ages, I am going to share with you the singular best piece

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of parenting advice that I know.

It works across age groups and with many different problems that parents encounter. It’s less of a specific action parents need to take; it’s more of a mindset, one that allows you to approach your children in a calmer, more effective way. Are you ready to hear it?

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The key to good parenting practices is to set the stage for the behaviors you want your children to engage in. Instead of focusing only on the end result (whether or not they clean their room, wake up for school on time, or accomplish whatever you’ve asked them to do), think of yourself as the producer of a play or movie—you bring

all the pieces together, but it’s up to the actors (your kids) to execute the show.

Instead of constantly worrying about the outcome, carefully consider the process that you’re using to get there. Put your energy into helping your kids succeed, and giving them the space to make the right choices. This in turn allows you to focus on what you can control in this situation (the tools you give your kids to succeed) rather than focusing your energy on what you can’t actually control (the choices your children ultimately make). So how do you do this?

term. Even young children often have ideas about why they haven’t been able to do what you’ve asked.

You may very well be surprised when you listen to your kids’ answers.

Get on their level

(i.e. parent the kid you have) Much like we bend down to talk to someone small, we also have to ensure that our expectations of kids’ behaviors are adjusted to match their abilities.

Get curious

Often, when parents first bring kids into family therapy, they express concern that their child or teen won’t talk to me. The truth is, it is extremely rare for a kid to actually refuse to talk to me. And this isn’t because of some Jedi therapy trick, it’s mostly because I actually listen to them. Often, I think parents believe they’re listening to their children, but in reality they’re speaking for them or trying to force a response, or are endlessly lecturing.

Instead, when a child seems to be struggling with completing a task you’ve asked of them or has difficulty demonstrating a behavior that you expect, ask them why they’re struggling with it, and then actually listen to their answer.

Encourage them to think the problem through, which is a key skill they need to develop for the long

think of yourself as the producer of a play or movie—you bring all the pieces together, but it’s up to the actors (your kids) to execute the show.”

When your child repeatedly fails at a task or a behavior that you have requested of them, despite appropriate consequences, this is a signal to you that they cannot do it on their own.

This could be a school-aged kid who fails to get their homework done, or a teenager who can’t seem to make it home by curfew.

Regardless of the age, their inability

to do what you have asked is an indication they are not ready for the responsibility of getting this task done in the current conditions. Get curious with them (see above), and then consider what structure needs to be put in place to help them accomplish what they’re supposed to do.

Get their buy in

Let’s face it, virtually no kid wants to clean their room, do homework, or keep their hands off candy in the grocery store (frankly, many of us adults struggle with these same tasks). But as much as possible, encourage your child to take ownership of whatever the problem is. You can do this by first setting clear expectations and consequences, and then encouraging them to figure out how to get there.

In other words, taking into account their age and ability, avoid laying out every single aspect of how they should complete a task or behavior. Give them a bit of space to figure it out on their own. Encourage them to talk it through with you. This helps them feel a sense of ownership, as opposed to feeling you are simply exerting your will on them.

As a parent, you want to help your child be successful. Ironically, getting stuck on the end result of their behavior can cause yous to lose track of how to help them get there.

Turn your attention to the process, set the stage for success, and encourage them to take ownership in their choices. ❖

Erica Turner, MS, is a Resident in Marriage and Family Therapy and Director of Marketing and Community Outreach at Group Therapy Associates (www.grouptherapyassociates.com) in Haymarket, VA: she works with individuals, couples, and families to help them develop the tools to better their lives. For more of her expert advice, subscribe to the GTA newsletter at www.grouptherapyassociates.com/subscribe

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s the most popular hike in the Shenandoah National Park, over 100,000 hikers visit Old Rag each year looking for the adventure of scrambling on rocks, through crevices, and over boulders. At 3,268 feet the mountain’s summit rewards its hikers with the most spectacular panoramic views of the Blue Ridge to the north and the rounded peak of Hawksbill Mountain to the west.

Hiking Old Rag Mountain by Moonlight

The Trails of Old Rag Reaching the summit of Old Rag can be done in three ways.

The most popular route is via the Ridge Trail, an 8.7 mile loop with 2,300 feet elevation gain. The Ridge Trail hike is recommended because the scrambling to go uphill is easier and more enjoyable.

A second route, mostly known only to climbers heading for the cliffs on the mountain, starts from the Berry Hollow trailhead, which shortens the distance to the summit to 2.8 miles one way, with about 1,800 feet of elevation gain. Old Rag has over 100 established routes scattered at various crags which offer some outstanding climbs.

A third route of about 15 miles starts from the Skyline Drive

BY ANDREAS A. KELLER

Who doesn’t love Old Rag Mountain? With its mass of exposed granite resembling alpine mountains, it is considered the most impressive mountain in Virginia, if not the entire Southeast.

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and involves significantly more elevation gains to reach the summit than the other two trails and is only chosen by some of the tough hikers who are looking for a hard workout.

Adventures Of Hiking Old Rag Each season offers a different view and distinctive characteristics of this magnificent mountain. Spring awakens new life with pink mountain laurel greeting the hiker, while summer in its fullness presents the trails with the melodies of songbirds.

With fall comes the changing of the colors, and in winter the stillness covers trees and rocks with snow and ice.

Is there a best time to visit Old Rag? On a picture-perfect summer or early fall weekend there are crowds of visitors to Old Rag, imposing waits on the trail and congestion at the outcrops.

Due to the popularity of this hike you are rarely alone on this rugged trail, even at night.

Some people hike up in the early morning hours to watch the sunrise, and some people, like the Boots ‘n Beer club, like to hike Old Rag in moonlight.

For six years Boots ’n Beer has been hiking Old Rag in moonlight. This hike must be

accomplished during a full moon in order to have sufficient light on the trails, and is only possible when all the leaves are off the trees. Unfortunately, in the late fall of 2015 and in early winter months of 2016, not one of the full moon nights was conducive to such an adventure due to either heavy clouds or icy conditions.

This fall, however, bestowed us the gift of the Supermoon!

Hiking Old Rag in the Supermoon Astrologer Richard Nolle coined the name Supermoon in 1979. He defined it as “a new or full moon which occurs with the moon at or near its closest approach to Earth in a given orbit.” In short, the earth, moon, and sun are all in a line, with the moon in its nearest approach to earth.

The most recent Supermoon occurrence was on November 14, 2016.

This was the first Supermoon occurrence since January 26, 1948, and will not occur again until November 25, 2034.

The weather forecast for Saturday, November 16, promised the clearest night with seasonal temperatures and a 96 percent visible moon. It was the rare, perfect night for a bunch of Boots ’n Beer hikers to tackle Old Rag. Around eight o’clock at night we started uphill through the dense hardwood forest on the moonlit trail, the youngest of our eight hikers being 31 and the oldest being 74 years of age.

Our chatter, mixed with the initial fast hiking pace to warm up, hid the frequent stubbing of our hiking boots on roots and rocks until our eyes adjusted to different shades of the moonlit trail. The moon itself was hanging like a large, unpolished silver disk right over the horizon. One hiker wondered aloud, “You think we’ll encounter bears?” There is certainly a lot of wildlife in the Shenandoah National Park.

On the lower slopes of Old Rag mountain you may encounter black bears, deer, fox, chipmunks, squirrels, and, on rare occasions, a bobcat. But on this

night, our chatter, laughter, and clanking of the hiking sticks must have signaled the bears to run. We only spotted one white-tailed deer the entire night.

When we reached the first switchback, our talking subsided as we began the zig zag up the mountain. Our breathing became heavier. Hiking in silence, we only rested once at an outcrop before entering the world of rocks and boulders.

Soon after crossing half a mile of rock, the trail descended into a narrow crevice about 8 feet deep. We found ourselves hiking through a huge crack in a granite wall which resembled a cave. Later, we came up to a natural rock staircase only to be greeted by a large granite boulder wedged in the middle which we all had to crawl under.

In some of the more difficult passages, we needed the additional help of our headlamps in order to see where we could locate rocks to grip or where to pull or place a foot to push ourselves onto the trail. On those occasions, hikers lent a hand and helped one another

over boulders, through crevices, and sometimes with the simple push from behind that can get a hiker unstuck.

Knowing you can depend on each other builds great teamwork and camaraderie!

We continued the moonlit trek, passing dark silhouettes of huge round boulders rising up against the starry night before finally stepping out onto the mountain’s summit. There it was!

The gigantic, breathtaking Supermoon, so bright we could have read the headlines of the newspaper. Bathed in its glow, unhindered by wind or cold, we thoroughly enjoyed a well-deserved midnight snack under the stars.

The Old Rag Saddle Trail, leading into Weakley Hollow and down the fire road, was the return route. We arrived back at the parking lot around three in the morning where we all enjoyed a crisp beer out of the cooler. By the time we arrived back in Warrenton we decided on a hearty breakfast at the diner, and that first cup of hot coffee never tasted so good! ❖

Andreas A. Keller is a passionate hiker, avid backpacker, and a Charter Member of Boots ’n Beer, a drinking club with a hiking problem. He can be reached via email at aakeller@mac.com.

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