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Easter eggs always reminded me of Dr. Seuss.

Think, Green Eggs and Ham. I always half expected, still do, that the dye would leach into the egg and turn it that color. And as much as this creative free spirit has always loved playing in bowls full of dye, coloring eggs a rainbow of pastel colors for Easter seems like such a weird idea. Growing up in suburban Orlando, I used to think that all eggs were perfectly white straight from the chicken. When I discovered that they in fact come from the chicken in a myriad of colors, I didn’t understand why we would bleach the eggs only to color them again for a holiday about the death and resurrection of Christ. It was almost as strange as, well, as strange as Dr. Seuss.

Despite many of my friends’ opinions, I’ve spent most of my life thinking that Dr. Seuss was all hype.

Following a recent Christmas gift of What Pet Should I Get (more to come on that soon!), I did some research into Dr. Seuss’ life and career and came to realize that Theodor Seuss Geisel was in fact an incredibly talented and hardworking writer and artist. So if you’ve never really understood his popularity, it’s worth a look!

Colored eggs and Dr. Seuss may never make any sense. But I hope this March 27 as you sit down to eat a lovely Easter meal of honeybaked ham and deviled eggs, you can finally answer like Sam-I-am’s friend, “Say! I will eat them anywhere! I do so like green eggs and ham! Thank you! Thank you, Sam-I-am.”

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PROGRAMMING THE FUTURE

Battlefield Robotics Club prepares the next generation of leaders

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FINDING A JOB

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IN THE FAMILY WAY

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Writing tips for job applicants

by Katherine Gotthardt A harmonious union

by Liba Spyros

What to consider before becoming or buying from a breeder

by Charlotte Wagner FIRST TIME HOME BUYING TIPS

by Marcia Goodman PET NUTRITION

What you need to know

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hile America is still “oohing” and “awwing” over the charming character BB-8 in the new Star Wars installment, The Force Awakens, Monica Karas and other Battlefield High School (BHS) graduates are well on their way to bringing these once-fictional robotic creations to life.

“I loved him. That’s the kind of thing I want to do,” Karas said. A BHS 2015 graduate, Karas already has years of robotics engineering under her belt. In

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her four years at BHS, Karas competed in over 10 robotics competitions, served as a robotics summer camp counselor several years in a row, and has even judged elementary school robotics competitions.

Karas was also the only high school student and non-Ivy League intern invited to participate in the prestigious Booz Allen Hamilton internship last year. Well on her way to great things in the robotics world after pursuing her mechanical engineering degree from Virginia Tech, where she’s

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currently enrolled, Karas applauded the BHS Robotics Club and the opportunities it has provided for not only her, but for current and future students as well. promising future.

Battlefield Clockwise from top left: High School Nicholas Lechner and opened as an Emily Shaw troubleshoot their robot. The 2014 Information FIRST Tech Challenge Technology BHS robot.

One of several (IT) specialty 3-D printers available to school in students at BHS.

Above: Monica Karas, a BHS grad, is now studying at Virginia Tech and plans to pursue her dream of becoming a Disney Imagineer.

Above right: Karas driving the BHS robot during the 2015 FIRST Robotics Competition.

August of 2004 and started the robotics program the following autumn. “And it just keeps growing and growing,” said Professor Grail Drake. Drake was the very first BHS hire and especially recruited from teaching graduate students at Tufts University in order to get the IT program up and running.

Working with Principal Amy Ethridge-Conti, Drake has largely been the idea-maker and progenitor behind many of the specialty IT program offerings - cyber security, programming, and robotics being main areas of focus. Initially planning on only being at BHS for four years, Drake is still there, 12 years later, coming up with more and better ideas.

“She (Ethridge-Conti) let’s me do new stuff all the time. It’s been perfect,” Drake said. “Because then you get to see what happens to these guys. At university I taught a lot of graduate students, and I also taught people who knew what they wanted to do. Here, you still have time to make a really positive influence.

People say high school is too late, no way is it too late. We have such a grand opportunity to make a positive influence on their future. We have the most supportive principal for this type of stuff we could ever ask for. It’s her vision and my vision working with anybody else we can work with to make this happen. And just bringing in people to carry the torch, to start a new thing or two is all part of the goal we have.”

The Robotics Club started with 32 students in the autumn of 2005 and has since grown to 83 members. The club organized its competitive team, known as ILITE (Inspiring Leaders in Technology and Engineering), soon after forming and entered its first competition, Aim High, in 2006. The first competitive year saw great success, with ILITE winning Rookie All-Star Team at both the NASA/VCU and Palmetto Regionals and taking home the title of Rookie All-Star at the FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) World Championship.

The ILITE team has continued a massively-impressive winning streak ever since.

In the throes of preparing to host the district 2016 FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC) on March 4 - 6, Drake introduced me to the Robotics Club and gave a tour of the classroom and workshop. A feverish energy filled the large, cluttered rooms while students busied themselves writing, designing, testing software, writing code, and building. Drake stopped to inspect a motor being attached, “You guys solder those on right? You’d better solder motors. Talk to Greg because I want motors soldered. You can crimp, but you gotta solder.”

Walking quickly from the classroom to the workshop, Drake explained the value of the Robotics Club: “Leadership and decision making and implementation of decisions that you make. So by not telling them what to do, but by telling them, ‘Here’s the things that need to be accomplished, here’re the decisions you need to make.’ The real fun part about it is learning to make decisions that are advantageous for others that may not be advantageous for you. Teaching them that there’s more to the world than ‘me’ is a really nice technique. So with robotics, the robot’s just the tool to get kids problem-solving and thinking critically and to understand teamwork. There’s a lot of deliverables.”

And it’s not just about designing and building robots. “A lot of writing goes on to be a competitive team,” Drake explained.

Minutes before I arrived, the ILITE Team had to submit a total of 35 different writing assignments. The team as a whole operates like a small business, with sub-teams for graphic design, business development, web development, build, electrical, communication, etc. They also coordinate their own sponsorships and raise their own funds. In the workshop alone, Drake described 35-40K dollars worth of equipment that the club had purchased through their own fundraising efforts over the past 10 years.

The workshop also boasts several 3D printers, laser engravers, a CAD machine, a CNC mill and more. In addition, the club

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Professor Gail Drake is also an adjunct professor at NOVA and has been honored with the Lifetime Achievement Heroine Award.

has the help and mentorship of 16 non-parent adult helpers that make assisting the club a priority even after a long day in the professional sphere. Greg Morton, who was helping a student on the CNC mill, owns his own software and systems engineering company, Alternate IO, and starts his day at 3 a.m. just so he can make time in the afternoons to help the team.

“None of us had anything that we’ve built and done,” Drake said when I mentioned my mechanical engineer-brother probably wishing he had all this when he was in high school. “And it’s true, we tell everyone who says, ‘I wish I could have,’ ‘you can now.’

But ‘you can now’ means you’re going to help others. And there’s so many opportunities of things we can do in the world still.”

Opportunities that lead to being one of the only U.S. schools invited to the 2016 Asia-Pacific Robotics International Competition. “It’s very cool and very exciting,” Drake said. “But it’s already hard work to do all this.”

“When we go out to competition,” Drake confided with a look of parental pride, “they look by far and away the most professional team. And for years they would tell us, ‘somebody else has to be doing your work, not kids. Nope. This school is amazing. It’s just amazing. And when you set it out to be that way, it has a pretty good flavor.”

While Drake’s youngest daughter is also a part of the Robotics Club, it’s clear that she views all her students as an extension of family. And they would say the same about her. For the upcoming competition, the graphics sub-team lead, Tony Lin, incorporated the Drake family crest dragon to be part of their logo. “Isn’t that the cutest thing? They’re so intelligent, they’re so smart.”

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Lin, a junior who’s been in the Robotics Club since his freshman year, said he was initially only mildly curious about the team.

After being with them for two years, however, he likes “the atmosphere, the environment. It’s kind of busy and subtly chaotic; there’s an intensity and everyone has a passion for what they do.” He enjoys how the club simulates a professional company, “it’s cool to be a part of something big.” When asked what he thought was the hardest part about being in the robotics club, Lin answered, “I think I’ve been in this so long, and I love doing what I do so much, that’s it’s blinded me. It doesn’t appear to be hard.”

Justine Suegay, a senior and co-president of the Robotics Club, plans to pursue international relations in college, but still views her involvement in the Robotics Club as highly valuable, “I think that even though I’m not that interested in going into the STEM field, I’m learning so many valuable skills in graphic design, business, public speaking, and just how to work on a team. As co-president, I’ve had such a great time learning how to lead. It’s almost like a business. And in whatever I do, all of these skills I’ve learned will really come into play.”

Although the competition season starts in January, the team starts work in September, only one or two weeks after school starts. “It’s more than extracurricular!” Justine declared emphatically. “On college applications they ask for that, but we really do spend so much time.” The club starts meeting on Thursdays, from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m., and Saturdays, from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m., and as the season progresses they meet on Friday, aall day Saturday, Sunday, and many weekdays late into the evening hours. The time invested in the club is more than probably any other extracurricular activity on campus. And when competitions are over, they have two weeks to prepare for summer camps.

“It’s a lot of work,” said senior Reeya Rabena, “and you really have to put your all into it, but I think we’re all here because we love doing it so much, so it’s not really a problem.

All the students I spoke with unanimously agreed that the time commitment and hard work are all worth it. Especially for the takeaways that have nothing to do with robots.

Ethan Villagran, co-lead for the programming sub-team, described communication as the most valuable skill he’s learned so far. “I used to be kind of a shy person before robotics, but here there’s not really any room to be shy. We’re all friends, we all hang out together and we’re working side by side.”

Suegay, Villagran, and Rabena all described valuing the opportunities to develop their leadership skills. “I’ve really developed my leadership skills being here,” Suegay said, “just because I’ve kind of seen everything and being a leader I get to experience interacting with different types of people, and I feel like that character trait I can use for anything in the future.”

Suegay went on to describe the Robotics Team as more than just an after-school club. “I wrote on my college applications about this team so many times. We’re really a family and a community because after we’ve spent so much time and hours working on our robotics, we hang out afterwards together, too. In a high school atmosphere, the fact that we stand out as running a business really maturely. It’s that professional experience in such a young group of people around you - I don’t feel like you get to experience that anywhere else. You get to experience so many things. I appreciate STEM so much more now, I didn’t have an inkling of interest before but now I know things that I never would have known.” ❖

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Vintage Charm

Add some vintage charm to your home by using pieces like this gently distressed table and chairs by Shawna Jeannine.

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or those who fell into the current craze that is all things Fixer Upper, there are hundreds of Facebook groups and Pinterest boards dedicated to this type of home design. The popular HGTV show features Joanna and Chip Gaines, a married couple who help families purchase worn down homes in the worst of conditions and make them new again. Fans of the show go to great lengths to attain the same look of vintage charm Joanna and Chip design for their homeowners. But even before this show, the trend towards vintage instead of modern was already set in motion right here in Northern Virginia.

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It makes sense that so many who live in communities built upon a foundation of history would prefer refurbished and recycled over new.

From Leesburg to Lucketts, the Town of Warrenton, Marshall, and right here in Haymarket, those wishing to decorate their homes with a vintage touch can shop antique stores to find treasures from the past. Shawna Shaw, a local who refurbishes and restores furniture under her business name Shawna Jeannine, has been able to see the potential in a pieceâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s worn appearance since the purchase of a foreclosure in Warrenton in 2009. She explains that on top of the practicality

Left: This teal hutch and other quaint vintage items can be found at Black Sheep Collectibles in Gainesville.

Below: Sandra and Craig Courtney, owners of Black Sheep Collectibles.

Right: Shawna Shaw of Shawna Jeannine. You can find Shawna’s pieces at The Robin’s Nest in Marshall and online at her website Shawna Jeannine.com.

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and lower cost of refurbishing furniture that may have even been rescued from the trash, another reason for this trend is sentimentality. “Vintage furniture either reminds us of something from our childhood, or perhaps actually once belonged to a close family member.”

She further explains that those who have inherited furniture from parents or grandparents may be looking for a way to make it coordinate with their current homes. “That is where – I think – furniture paint helps to blend the old and the new. It allows you to update a piece of furniture or obtain a cohesive look between mix-matched pieces.”

In addition to the sentimental aspect, another reason for this shift seems to be “an appreciation for the quality and craftsmanship that went into making a lot of older furniture. Most of the furniture is solid wood, sturdy and well made.” Most pieces of furniture from

the past are usually not immediately appealing to a buyer due to the finish or the color, Shaw says. All it takes is some paint to update a dark vintage piece using a white or light gray finish or even a brighter shade for that pop of color.

To add to the list, yet one more reason behind the trend is “uniqueness and custom-ability.” Shaw thinks people do not desire having the same look as their neighbors. “They want their homes to be an expression of themselves, their interests and their talents – they want something that is unique and special to them. For some, the desire is for their lives to intersect, or graft, into history and to become part of the story. How cool is it being able to tell your friends that coffee table is made from a door salvaged from a log cabin built in the 1700’s?”

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Sheep Collectibles, a newly opened antique store in Gainesville, agree that “millennials appreciate the quality and design of antique furniture” but are looking for a more modern presentation.

In February, the couple took over the space that was formerly A&B Antiques and relaunched it as a place to live out their dream of offering upcycled pieces, painted furniture, and supplies for customers looking to create their own furniture designs. This dream began in their own home when Sandra began

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creating eclectic designs while staying in budget by repurposing and painting antique furniture pieces. Friends and family began to notice her talent, especially related to “mixing old and new, expensive and cheap.” After many weekend trips gathering unique pieces and holding booths at the most popular flea markets in the area, the Courtneys made the move to open Black Sheep Collectibles. The name is based on their philosophy that “the hunt for treasures was the more enjoyable part” so they price their items at very little markup in an attempt to keep items moving through the store. “Hence, we are the black sheep in the eyes of some of our competitors,” Sandra and Craig say.

This philosophy allows them to keep inventory fresh and spend more time “searching for the great finds.”

Shawna Shaw says that some people believe painted furniture is a trend that will eventually fade away, but she feels it is here to stay. The availability and quality of products for the DIYers make painting furniture easier and sharing of ideas online through Pinterest and other design sites continues to inspire creativity, Shaw says. By offering pieces at affordable prices and also allowing customers to choose their own colors, Shaw hopes to provide those important statement pieces to her clients. She also occasionally offers workshops for customers to learn various paint techniques and is a retailer for Amy Howard at Home paint products. Shaw trained with Howard, learning how to create the ‘antiqued’ look with chalk paint and the “Old World” look with milk paint. Black Sheep Collectibles is the first and only retailer in Virginia of Debi’s Design Diary DIY Paint, a newer line of chalk paint products. ❖

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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bout twenty-five years ago (just thinking about that makes me feel a wee bit old-ish), I needed a job.

And I needed one fairly quickly. I hated where I was working. There was no room for advancement and my boss was more than just a big meanie. So there I stood, in a reception area of what was then a hightech company, filling out an application at the front desk and requesting to schedule an appointment with Human Resources.

Let’s stop right there.

Ask someone who recently pursued a job about the process. More often than not, the experience was nothing like what I just described.

It’s not just that I’m getting older. The way we apply for jobs has changed rapidly and drastically. With each technological innovation come new hiring methods, demanding that job-seekers not only

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know the industry and prove capability, but that they learn how to get noticed in a vast cyber metropolis. Yet, some things remain the same. The fact is, even with all our technology, we still depend on writing to communicate. And that writing has got to be clear, effective, and professional.

But don’t worry. There are ways to get through application traffic jams without having to go back and earn an English degree. Here’s a GPS to help you meet some of the written demands of applying for a job in 2016.

Start with email etiquette

The first thing a potential employer is going to notice is your email. It doesn’t matter if the mail is forwarded through an electronic job portal or just your email account – that first impression is crucial.

Make it a good one.

1. Have an appropriate email address.

Your address can scream a few things, not all of them positive. If your email address

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contains words like “party,” “dude,” or anything referring to body parts, it’s high time to create a new account. Your best bet is to use First.LastName@domain. com. If you don’t have an email account or you need a free account, opt for Gmail or something generic. Yahoo and Hotmail just don’t sound as professional (and besides, they’re SO yesteryear).

2. Don’t overlook the subject line. Again, this is about first impressions. Use a professional, specific description here.

Include the job title and/or job number you are applying for or inquiring about.

For example, you might write, “Inquiring about Asst. Mgr. position.”

3. Watch the wording. Do not use slang or acronyms. Write full sentences and well-structured paragraphs. If you need basic writing tips, check out free sites like Grammar Girl or GrammarBook. Spell check, or better yet, use a more thorough tool such as Grammarly.

4. Clearly name any files you’re sending.

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Name.Resume.March2016. Unless the application instructions say otherwise, look polished by sending documents as PDFs. 5. Find a real person. Send your documents to a contact with a specific name whenever possible, not a general mailbox.

6. Don’t skip the professional cover letter. Just because you are applying electronically, hiring professionals still look for cover letters to help them decide quickly whether your application materials are worth a second glance.

7. Include a professional signature. Use your full, legal name. List your address

and, if possible, two phone numbers where you can be reached. It is also helpful to include a link to your LinkedIn profile for those who would like to further investigate your qualifications and history.

“‘If you’re not on lksdjf;lkdsj;lkfjs;la you’re not relevant.’ While this may sound harsh, there’s an undeniable truth to it.”

Get serious about LinkedIn Just as email, online job portals and specialty websites have become integral parts of the hiring process, so has LinkedIn. In fact, LinkedIn is so important that Centreville Business Coach Marvin Powell says, “If you’re not on LinkedIn, you’re not relevant.” While this may sound harsh, there’s an undeniable truth to it. For professionals, LinkedIn is the place to shine online, make key connections and network. And as you’ve probably heard, networking is one of the greatest ways to find job openings that best suit you.

When hiring managers look at your profile, they’re searching for current, relevant information, with a level of detail that is not appropriate for a resume.

1. Update your profile. But before you do, go to your privacy controls. Turn off activity broadcasts and change the setting for “select who can see your activity feed” to “only you.” This will prevent your entire network from receiving irritating

notices every time you make a change.

2. Include an updated, professional head shot that clearly shows your face. Have your photo taken when you are wearing business clothes. Stand in front of a neutral background and pay attention to everything the camera will capture.

Avoid selfies, glamor shots, party pics, and graduation ceremony photos.

3. Use the headline feature. Include keywords relevant to your field. Make the headline catchy to help you stand out and be easily searchable, but keep it professional.

4. Write a sensational summary that is keyword rich. People not connected to you cannot see all your profile details, but they can see your summary if you come up in their search results. Write the summary in first person to make it more human sounding.

5. Be detailed about current and past roles. Treat your profile as a living, online resume.

6. Use the project section to feature successful work and show detailed examples of your talents.

7. Ask for endorsements and recommendations from your connections.

One of the best ways to get these is by endorsing and recommending them first.

8. Do regular status updates and share interesting, relevant content. Articles published by other LinkedIn members, assuming they are well written, make some of the best content to share.

9. Join relevant groups and participate in those groups, always remembering to be professional. This improves your visibility and builds connections.

Take a deep breath. This might all feel new and overwhelming, but you can do it!

Stay tuned for next month’s Part 2 where you’ll learn about the ever-dreaded cover letter and exactly how to submit your best ever resume. ❖

Katherine Gotthardt has been a professional writer and an educator for more than 20 years. She is the CEO of All Things Writing, LLC, and has been nominated for Prince William Chamber of Commerce’s 2016 Emerging Business of the Year Award. She can be reached at katherine@allthingswritingllc.com.

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Connections & Associates How long have you been at your current job, why did you choose your firm?

I have been a real estate agent with REMAX for two and a half years. Prior to that, I spent three years with Weichert Realtors. Both firms are great companies. Each office is independently owned and operated so selecting a brokerage office is really about finding a broker that matches my own business styles and ethics. I am very customer focused. Finding ways to help my clients is of first importance regardless of whether my clients are renting, buying, selling, or just looking. Meeting their needs is my primary goal.

How does your business serve the Haymarket-Gainesville community?

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The very first listing I received through my online marketing campaigns as a new agent was a woman going through a divorce.

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2. Be passionate about what you do and explore opportunities to better serve your local community. I have found that local businesses are often the best way to publicize my business. Through local meet up groups, you can build a very influential network made up of local business owners and professionals that gives you unique opportunities to serve the community and other businesses. I recently started a new meet up group that focuses on business growth through local networking called Midweek Executive Meeting that meets every other Wednesday at Trummer’s wine and coffee bar in Gainesville, VA. (Also a great place for coffee and wine! Yes, this is a shameless plug for a local business.)

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oga and athletics is a marriage made for health and success.

These days, it is rare to find a professional athletic team that hasn’t incorporated yoga into their routine. The Seattle Seahawks are arguably the most well-known team to have voiced their practice of yoga and meditation. In fact, the 2014 Super Bowl had everyone speaking about the team’s commitment to yoga.

Russell Wilson, the Seattle Seahawk’s quarterback, credits yoga and meditation with helping him stay relaxed on the field. The list of professional athletes that practice yoga reads like a Who’sWho of the NFL, NBA, NHL, MLB, MLS, not to mention tennis, swimming, golf, etc. Bryce Harper, a Washington Nationals baseball player, has given hot yoga credit for giving him a record-breaking season in 2015. If you get to Nationals Park early enough to watch the warm-ups, you will see Mr. Harper in crescent lunge and various other twists and stretches.

How does yoga help athletes achieve greater levels of performance? According to Dr. Erol A. Yoladas of Broward Health (FL), a lot of athletes focus on strength and weightlifting, but rarely concentrate on the stabilizing muscles of the abdominals, pelvis, and glutes. Brendon Ayanbadejo, formerly of the Baltimore Ravens, states that yoga increases flexibility, strengthens the entire body, stabilizes the core, and releases toxins. It is great for recovery from injury or a big game.

Yoga is also responsible for prolonging an athlete’s physical health after their career ends. Many athletes suffer from debilitating injuries that cause great pain in their retirement years. Keith Mitchell, a former all-pro linebacker with the NFL, suffered a career ending spinal contusion in a football play. He credits yoga and meditation with his rehabilitation. Once told he would never have complete mobility again, he now has complete functionality.

He says he is now grateful for the injury because it allows him to share his passion for yoga as a yoga instructor. (Visit our website at TransformPYoga.com for a YouTube link to see Ayanbadejo in a hot yoga class!)

Yoga and meditation are a key performance-enhancing agent for the mind in addition to keeping an athlete’s body healthy.

The breath work that is taught in a yoga class is something that can teach an athlete to quiet the mind-chatter of doubt, fear, or distraction. There are many elements that train the yogi to focus and be present: being led by an instructor, using breath to lead movement, heat (if it is a hot practice), and eye gaze to name a few.

All of these ingredients are key to train the athlete’s concentration; however, breath most easily translates to all athletic activities. In a yoga practice, the practitioner learns to use breath to find ease in a pose. Ease does not mean easy; it just means you choose to drop stress. When a practitioner is in a challenging pose, the way to quiet thoughts of anxiousness is to focus on the inhale and then focus on the exhale. It sounds so simple, but it takes practice to control thoughts and to stay in the immediate moment.

Honestly, we can only ever be “here” in the present moment.

However, we spend our time thinking of the past and worrying about the future. For an athlete, the present moment needs to be the focus. Finding “the zone” is the key to building the confidence necessary to let go of anxiety and stress. The mental state of an athlete determines performance. An athlete needs to be both physically and mentally healthy and trained. Strength of mind can be the difference between winning and losing.

High School and collegiate athletes are also turning to yoga to enhance their performance. Stanford University attributes the

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success of their 2015 football season to the addition of yoga to the team’s training regimen.

The Citadel has also added yoga to their football program. There are videos on Youtube about both these stories. The male Lacrosse team at Georgetown University goes to a local D.C. hot yoga studio. It is very common now that Division 1 teams are practicing yoga.

Jake Payne, a graduate of Battlefield High School who now studies and plays football at Shenandoah University, was told by NFL scouts that he had to start practicing hot yoga. Jake takes a heated vinyasa class on days that he has a light training schedule, and a Yin class on days that he has a heavy training day. As Jake learned, since professional athletes and teams are practicing hot yoga for health and peak performance, so should the collegiate athletes and on down to high school athletes. It will toughen their mental game, aid in agility, mental focus and clarity, flexibility, strength, and stamina. To see Jake’s testimonial, please visit our website.

Becoming an elite athlete often means that you ask your body to proceed through injury. Physically, the body gets pushed beyond a safe boundary. Injuries aren’t always allowed time to heal properly. Dallas Cowboy’s quarterback Tony Romo broke his collarbone twice this season when he rushed back to the game before he was fully healed. If we repeatedly abuse our body, our injuries can become chronic.

Yoga teaches the athlete to listen to the physical cues our bodies give to us. We develop the skill of feeling and intuitively listening to the very real signs our bodies use to communicate to our minds. At first this communication is hard to tune into.

With more experience, the physical signals become easier to understand. As yogis, we learn to drop our vision of how a pose should look aesthetically. Our ego is more gently ignored so we can learn to move with wisdom.

Many injuries are caused because we believe in the myth, “no pain no gain.”

How else can a body communicate with the mind other than to send impulses that indicate pain? Where is the logic in pushing through pain? Sensation is natural and fine to push through, but sharp or shooting pain means stop or back off. Once again, the breath utilized in a yoga flow is the vehicle for communication between the body and the mind.

Breath is also a vital component of stamina, and perseverance. The founder of Spartan Races, Joe De Sena, believes wholeheartedly in hot yoga. Endurance athletes are encouraged to practice hot yoga to strengthen their mental focus and

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to help eliminate distractions. Spartan races are all about endurance and mind over matter. Of course, beyond the mental challenge of Spartan races is the pure physical barriers that are being overcome.

The need for flexibility, strength, and integration of the stabilizing muscles, is paramount to completing a Spartan race.

These races give the athletes a chance to test their physical and mental capacities.

Training is as important for these athletes as it is for highly paid professional athletes to preserve top physical condition and to prevent injury. Hot yoga gives every athlete, professional or amateur, the competitive edge.

Join athletes like LeBron James (a certified yoga instructor), Tom Brady, The NY Giants, and the DC United and add yoga to your training routine. If you have young athletes in your family who belong to a high school or collegiate team, introduce them to hot yoga and meditation to stay healthy and reach their peak performance level. Mounting evidence clearly shows that yoga and athletics are a harmonious union. Stay healthy, strong, and focused. You and your family are worth the investment. Namaste! ❖

Liba Spyros is the co-owner of Transform Power Yoga in Haymarket.

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eople have been breeding and modifying the domestic canine for thousands of years. Originally developed as a tool to contain livestock, assist with hunting, and help guard homesteads, dogs continue to find a role in the lives of people today. Some people breed dogs as a hobby to promote quality pets and preserve the breed they love. Others focus on improving current stock and breed for use as working and/ or show dogs. Whether you are looking for a family pet or considering a potential breeding prospect, understanding what it takes to successfully rear a healthy litter of puppies will help you make better decisions on where and from whom to get a puppy. Take the time and do your homework when purchasing a pedigree or mixed-breed dog. Good breeding standards and practices regarding selection of breeding stock, health testing, temperament, and puppy prep should be heavily considered when making a selection.

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What to consider before becoming or buying from a breeder

by Charlotte Wagner

Despite what some people think, quality breeders do not make money from selling puppies. After adding up the expenses of pet maintenance, veterinary care, health testing, and time off rearing a litter, most breeders are lucky if they break even after puppy sales. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not to mention the travel and entries fees associated with champion breeding stock. What defines a true breeder goes far beyond the production of dogs. It involves dedication, countless hours of research, sacrifice, quality of life for the animals in their care, and genuine love. Those looking to make a profit from breeding dogs, or those who have inferior breeding standards are more likely to fall under the criteria of a backyard breeder rather than a true breeder.

SELECTING A BREEDING PAIR In order to have a successful breeding experience, breeders should assure that both the male, formally known as sire, and female, often referred to as a dam, are physically correct, compliment one another, have a sound temperament, and have certificates for applicable health testing. Breeding strategies should also be considered when mating dogs regarding natural breeding or artificial insemination.

PHYSICAL CORRECTNESS When selecting dogs for breeding purposes, overall form and structure should be considered for the benefit of the potential litter, and the greater gene pool of the breed. If a dog is of poor

Barbara Saylor raises Standard Schnauzers in her home with a strong focus on providing love and socialization to her puppies.

X-rays can be used to get a view of how many puppies can be expected by counting skulls or spines.

structure, or if the breeding pair is not well matched, offspring should be spayed and neutered and a repeat mating should be avoided. Responsible breeders do not only focus on their own individual needs, but also consider the impact their decisions and practices have on the breed population.

neurological abnormalities, drug resistance, and more. Dogs that are determined CLEAR do not carry the gene for the condition which is tested and can easily be used for a breeding program.

Dogs screened as CARRIERS have one copy of the gene, but will not be ill from the condition. Carrier dogs should be used consciously in a breeding program as there is fifty per cent chance that gene will be passed on to the offspring. Dogs that are AFFECTED carry two copies of the disease gene and will require medical attention in order to address any health issues caused by an inherited disorder. Dogs that are affected should not be used in a breeding program unless selectively bred to a clear partner.

Health testing continues with the prevention of anatomical and physiological abnormalities. Certain common conditions such as hip dysplasia, elbow dysplasia, patellar luxation, cataracts, ataxia, dilated cardiomyopathy, degenerative myelopathy, etc. are assessed via physical manipulation, ultrasound, or x-ray by a certified veterinarian or specialist.

Organizations such as the Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA) have databases with rating schemes that set a standard when evaluating certain inheritable conditions.

TEMPERAMENT Sound temperament is of the utmost importance when breeding dogs, as potential puppies will be living in peopleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s homes. Temperament goals include the characteristics set forth by the breed standard, as well as overall mental flexibility.

Studies have proven that various behavioral traits related to canine compulsive disorder, separation anxiety, aggression, fear, and shyness can be inherited. Dogs possessing or producing any of these traits should never be bred from as it will only cause issues for the owners, negatively impact the wellbeing of the dog, and ultimately end up in poor quality of life or even euthanasia.

Work ability and functionality should also be considered when breeding for temperament. Some owners may be looking for an active dog to compete in sports such as agility and obedience, some may want a high drive working companion on the farm or in the field, whereas most owners simply want a social and loving pet of moderate disposition. It is important for breeders to take character traits into consideration when matching puppies with potential owner lifestyles.

HEALTH TESTING AND SCREENING A basic understanding of different bloodlines, inheritance, disease prevalence, and screening practices can significantly reduce (and even eliminate) preventable health issues in the majority of dog breeds. Suggested protocols for health testing are usually established by the national club for each breed (Ex. The Golden Retriever Club of America). When looking for a responsible breeder, they should provide potential owners with copies of official paperwork and certificates pertaining to health testing of their breeding stock (and in some cases extended relatives). Make sure health tests are done at the recommended age in order to ensure valid results were given.

Various laboratories across the country offer genetic testing to determine the inheritance of diseases related to blood disorders,

PUPPY PREP Once the breedings have taken place, the dam and household needs to be prepared for the arrival of a litter of puppies. The gestation period of the dog is usually 62 days, however puppies may be born between 58-68 days depending on ovulation. As a general rule, larger breeds yield larger litters (6-12 pups), whereas smaller breeds have small litters (1-4 pups).

CHANGES IN THE DAM (MOTHER) During the later stages of pregnancy (usually after 5 weeks), owners will notice the dam gaining weight as the abdominal area expands. Mammary glands will begin to enlarge around the same time, and milk may be present a couple of days prior to delivery. The behavior may change in preparation of the litter - dams will circle, shred articles to make a nest, become more secluded, or restless and irritable.

SCREENING DURING PREGNANCY Breeders often use diagnostic tools such as ultrasound and

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x-rays in order to confirm pregnancy and make estimations as to litter sizes.

Veterinarians are able to conduct ultrasounds in order to confirm pregnancy after 21 days of gestation. After this time, palpitation of the abdomen may also confirm changes associated with pregnancy. After 45 days x-rays can be used to get a further view of potential pups, and helps vets and breeders determine the number of pups by counting their skulls or spines on the radiograph.

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DELIVERY The damâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s temperature will usually drop 12-24 hours prior to labor. She will begin to build a nest and may refuse to eat. When birthing pups at home, a whelping box or birthing area should be set up in a quiet part of the house with plenty of supplies. Deliveries can happen during any part of the day and often occur late at night or in the early hours of the morning.

Breeders should be able to observe their dogs, but avoid from becoming too involved unless assistance is needed by the dam. Labor usually lasts between 3 and 12 hours.

Veterinary support may be solicited depending on circumstance. New breeders may prefer to arrange for their pups to be delivered at a veterinary facility for ease of mind, whereas others require medical assistance due to birthing difficulties. Dogs can have various issues including: large puppies in small litter sizes, anatomical abnormalities of the birthing canal, lack of hormones, and puppies stuck in the birthing canal. In cases where dams are unable to naturally birth litters cesarean sections are performed. The cost of veterinary treatment for newborn puppies is highly expensive and may require the use of an emergency clinic if labor occurs out of regular business hours.

FOLLOWING DELIVERY Neonatal care involves ensuring puppies are eating, clean, and thriving.

Various procedures may be performed depending on breed and individual practices. In over 50 sporting and working breeds such as Spaniels, Pointers, Dobermans and Rottweilers tail docking is conducted. The procedure involves a veterinarian or experienced breeder removing a portion of the tail to prevent potential injury, or for cosmetic purposes.

Similarly the front dew claws, are removed on a vast variety of dog breeds to avoid harm or tearing. Both these procedures are performed between three and five days of age.

As puppies mature they will rely less on their mother for nutrition and become more ready for a regular diet. Breeders may choose canned, soaked kibble, home cooked, or raw diets to transition their puppies onto. Weaning puppies from mother to other diets ideally occurs around three to four weeks of age (however some breeders choose to wean earlier).

Disease prevention is key to a healthy litter. Parasitic worms are common and can be managed through regular deworming. During this time puppies are most vulnerable to diseases, which is why breeders will often ask visitors to take off shoes or disinfect when handling pups. Cross contamination from outdoor dogs and interactions in high traffic areas are often cause for outbreaks of distemper or parvo diseases.

Check in next month to learn more about buying and raising puppies especially taking note of developing good behavior and social skills, what to include in your contract with the breeder, and beginning training puppy at home. â?&#x2013;

Top: Local breeder Terri Rendon breeds Siberian Huskies as show and working sled dogs. She and her husband Ron even compete in sled dog races with their teams!

Bottom: Local breeder Julie Reardon raises her Chesapeake Retrievers as show, companion, and hunting dogs. Puppies are exposed to the outdoors with boat rides, swimming lessons, gun shot, and duck class at an early age.

Charlotte Wagner is a certified animal trainer and behavior consultant. She advocates that prevention, management, redirection, and training of alternate responses is key to training success. Charlotte currently owns and operates Duskland Training and Behavior in Warrenton and can be regularly seen at conformation dog shows, agility events, rally obedience trials, therapy visits, and community gatherings with one or more of her precious pets. www.dusklanddogs.com

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pring is almost in the air. It’s coming quick and is when most people want to start looking for their dream home. But really, buying a home starts way before spring. It should actually start right now!

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There is more to it than just the mortgage and down payment to think about. Costs like property taxes, home owner’s insurance, real estate agent fees, closing costs, utilities, home maintenance and repairs, furniture, and home owner’s association dues are also part of the equation. Closing costs if there is a lender involved are all the charges that the lender tacks on to give you a loan – they total about 2-3 % of your loan amount.

The real estate agent fees are paid by the seller so they are not called closing costs. The attorney or title company, document prep fees, escrow amounts for taxes and insurance and recording fees and wire transfer fees are examples of closing costs – but in any real estate contract – the closing costs are spelled out. Knowing how much you can afford and what is comfortable for you is the best way to go.

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After you have met with your mortgage lender you will need a pre-approval letter. Sellers will accept a pre-approval more readily than a pre-qualification. A pre-approval is when the loan is credit approved before a property is found.

The mortgage lender actually looks at the loan and gives it a conditional approval based on an assumed purchase price, loan amount, and property type. Your credit history

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and credit score affect what loan programs, interest rates and down payment amount may be required on your loan.

Usually minor credit issues will not cause a loan to be denied, but they can lower your credit score and cause your interest rate to increase. Your mortgage lender will go over this with you including things like Debt-to-Income ratios, assets that you have, your employment and income, and what NOT to do, like buying a car or furniture before you close on the home! Do not make the mistake of obtaining any new debt. Avoid changing jobs. These can cause the lender to decline your loan!

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Once you know your price range, narrow your search by neighborhood.

Think about the type of setting, commute to work, urban, suburban, or rural, recreational amenities, restaurants and shopping, schools, etc. Visit the community at various times of the day and night and on weekends. While Fair Housing laws prevent a real estate agent from telling clients about crime statistics or talking about ‘good’ or ‘bad’ schools, a real estate agent can direct you to websites that provide information about those topics. As you search for that dream home, your real estate agent will want you to be educated on the local market including home prices, condition, neighborhood type, school

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Closing or settlement is the culmination of your hard work and time when the purchase of your home is completed. Settlement is a brief process in which all of the necessary paperwork needed to complete the transaction is signed. Closing is typically held in an office setting, sometimes with both buyer and seller at the same table, sometimes with each party completing their papers separately.

The result is that title to the property is transferred from seller to buyer. The buyer receives the keys, and the seller receives payment for the home.

From the amount credited to the seller, the closing agent subtracts money to pay off the existing mortgage and other transaction costs. Deeds, loan papers, and other documents are prepared, signed, and filed with local property record offices. At the closing, all papers have been prepared by closing

agents, title companies, lenders, and lawyers.

This paperwork reflects the sale agreement and allows all parties to the transaction to verify their interests. For instance, buyers get the title to the property, lenders have their loans recorded in the public records, and state governments collect their transfer taxes.

Working together with your real estate agent and having open, honest, and continuous on-going conversations will help you choose the best home that meets your needs and priorities, one that you’ll be happy living in for years to come! Ultimately what’s most important is that homeownership should be a wonderful experience! ❖

Marcia Goodman is a staging Realtor with RE/MAX Gateway and an Accredited Staging Professional. Using her background in counseling, Marcia knows how to really listen to the needs of her clients. She is committed to helping her clients buy or sell one of their largest investments in a timely, efficient and straightforward manner.

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Part 1, published in February, recounted the origins of Broad Run and Little Georgetown, and the early industry and commerce that originated there. Part 2 starts with the impact of the Manassas Gap Railroad, the churches, and the story of a family that lived there for many years.

Photographed at a July 4, 1932 gathering in the meadow on the White property in Thoroughfare Gap were Addie White (wife of Wesley White) in the car; an unidentified woman in polka-dot dress, and Lila White Drowne. Blurred figure at far left was Dorothy Chloe, Addie White’s granddaughter. House in background, built in 1904-05 for Hugh and Bessie White, still stands in ruinous condition. Courtesy of Helen White Mayhugh.

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road Run was greatly impacted by the coming of the Manassas Gap Railroad, which was completed from Tudor Hall (present-day Manassas) to The Plains by May 1852, and ultimately reaching Strasburg, Va., by October 1854.

Railroad stations were built along the route, including the one at Broad Run - a white frame structure with a slate roof. It had a large freight room, general store (and later post office), segregated waiting rooms, and a loading dock.

The Manassas Gap Railroad figured prominently in the Civil War, and the Broad Run Station was used alternately by Union and Confederate forces.

“Gen. Lee, mounted on his old gray horse Traveler and with his staff rode down to Gen. Longstreet’s headquarters near Broad Run Station, and ordered him to clear the Gap of federal forces,” wrote William Beverley (1852-1937), recalling the Battle of Thoroughfare Gap, which took place on Aug. 28, 1862.

The railroad line was rebuilt after the war, and with the trains running again, the Broad Run Station returned to being a community gathering place. “The store had two long, sturdy wooden counters that sloped inward at the bottom to accommodate hoop skirts,” wrote Lelia R. Lawrence in Vol. 34, No. 1 of News and Notes, published by the Fauquier Historical Society (2012).

“Merchandise such as stick candy was sold in glass jars, along with work clothes, washboards, nails and horseshoes stored in wooden bins. One could buy coal, oil in steel drums, canned goods and molasses by the barrel. Many persons from surrounding farms would barter eggs, butter, huckleberries and chickens for sugar, coffee and mincemeat.”

“Cattle herded in droves from surrounding farms – Avenel, Galemont, Cedar Hill and Millbrook – were put in pens at Broad Run Station, and later loaded on passing freight trains,” according to Ms. Lawrence.

By the late 19th century, four passenger trains and two freight trains passed through Broad Run each day. “Farmers in the surrounding fields would hear the 11 a.m. whistle and know it was time to go to lunch. The 6 p.m. whistle was judged an indication to stop work in the fields for the day.”

A post office served the area between Haymarket and Broad Run as early as 1828, and by 1855, there was a post office in Broad Run Station. It closed during the Civil War, but by 1886, the post office was back at the station, under Postmaster Henry F. Robertson, who served until 1897. He was followed by George Burgess from 1897-1901; P. D. Brawner from 1901-1919; and Elizabeth V. “Bessie” Bloxton from 1919-1958.

Serving as postmistress for nearly 40 years, Mrs. Bloxton (1888-1976) was unique to Broad Run for other reasons. Her father, Franklin D. Vaughn,

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Top: The Broad Run Railroad Station had changed very little by the time this photograph was taken in the early 1920s.

Locomotives passing through were powered by steam, and took on water from the large tank at the far right. Bottom Left: This 1945 photograph shows Broad Run postmistress Elizabeth V. ‘Bessie’ Bloxton at work behind the counter at the general store in the station. Mrs. Bloxton was the postmistress from 1919 to 1958. Bottom Right: Bessie Bloxton was born in this house next to the railroad station. It was built in the 1870s by her father, Franklin D. Vaughn, and Bessie lived there her entire life.

was a skilled carpenter and builder from Culpeper who came to Broad Run in the 1870s, and built several houses there. These included Millbrook, the Beverley home in the Gap, and his own home just north of Broad Run Station.

It was in this home that Bessie was born, and would live her entire life. She married Stamper Dandridge Bloxton (1875-1931), who worked as a telegrapher for the Manassas Gap Railroad. She ran the general store at the station before being appointed postmistress.

“President Eisenhower had ordered the Broad Run Post Office closed in 1954, but he forgot that was the address of Congressman Howard W. Smith,” wrote historian Eugene M. Scheel in Crossroads and Corners (1996). “Judge Smith could pork barrel anything, and in this case, he did.”

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Following Mrs. Bloxton’s retirement, Mollie Lunsford served as acting postmistress from 1958 to 1960, at which time Elaine Wiser was appointed postmistress. The post office was moved to the stone building in front of the Chapman-Beverley Mill, and a postal trailer was later added to the site.

The post office was moved again across Rt. 55 to Lunsford’s Store, and later occupied the new store built on the site by Earl Burton, where it remains today.

THE CHURCHES AND SCHOOL The histories of the two churches established in Broad Run are unique, but share similar beginnings. Some church members’ involvement with “Benevolent Institutions” caused a doctrinal split within the Broad Run Baptist Church in New Baltimore, founded in 1762.

Following a meeting in June 1837, it was determined that, “…in the opinion of this church, the conduct of such members is in violation of the discipline of regular Baptist churches, and that they are not considered as having any connection with this church,” according to the Broad Run Baptist Church Bicentennial History (1962).

The fifteen “disconnected” members left the church, and started a new church just outside of Little Georgetown on property purchased by John Brown from the Stover family. Mr. Brown conveyed 1.5 acres to the trustees of the new church,

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and the Upper Broad Run Baptist Church was built on the site in 1838.

Considered an “Old School Baptist Church,” baptisms were conducted in nearby Trapp Branch, and the revival services and fried chicken and ham dinners held there each August attracted worshippers and local villagers alike. The Upper Broad Run Baptist Church served its congregation until they moved to The Plains in the early 1870s.

The old church building was used as a county public schoolhouse until the early 1900s, after which it was re-sold, rented out and eventually fell into disrepair.

Fortunately, subsequent owners stabilized and remodeled the building as a unique private residence, as it exists today.

Fifty years after the Baptists established their church at Little Georgetown, there was a similar split at Grace Episcopal Church in The Plains (founded in 1855).

The rector, the Rev. James Grammer, “… refused communion to leading members of the congregation who were said to indulge in dancing, gaming and other unsuitable practices,” according to the history of Grace Episcopal Church.

“These modern spirits established the Church of Our Savior in 1887.”

Charles Mackall, who lives at Selby, east of The Plains, recalls that one of these “modern spirits” was his great-greatgrandfather, Robert Beverley (1822-1901).

The small group from Grace built the charming country classic Church of Our Savior at Little Georgetown on property purchased from the Stover family. In 1887, they established the Greenwood Cemetery east of the chapel on property purchased by William Beverley from Ralph Stover, and granted to the church.

Three years later, the name of the graveyard was changed to the Little Georgetown Cemetery.

Over the years, most of the members of the Church of Our Savior passed away or returned to Grace church. The chapel was rented to other congregations from timeto-time, and in later years, the graveyard was managed by the Georgetown Cemetery Inc. In 1967, the chapel and cemetery were acquired by Grace Episcopal Church, and in 1993 a non-profit foundation was established to maintain the chapel and ensure efficient management of the cemetery.

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according the church history. “Little Georgetown Cemetery offers a place of tranquility and peace to all.”

The historic chapel is available for weddings and other special events, and in order to maintain its consecration, one service is held there each year on All Souls Day. A BROAD RUN FAMILY, LONG AGO Hugh Watkins White (1839-1912) was born in Upperville, and served with Col. John S. Mosby’s Rangers. He returned home after the war, and finished learning the cabinet-making trade from his father, Wesley Willis White.

About 1866, he met Elizabeth Jane “Bessie” Jordan (1847-1929), the daughter of Benoni and Jane Jordan, of LaGrange, near Waterfall. They were married in 1869, and lived in Upperville where their first child, Hugh Jordan White, was born.

They moved to Broad Run Station, where their second son, Wesley Lawson White, was born in 1872. Two years later, they moved to “Bee Cottage” (so named for its beehives) in Thoroughfare Gap, where they raised their four sons and three daughters.

Hugh White opened a shop in Little Georgetown, where he repaired and built furniture, using hand tools and a footpowered lathe. He sold honey from the hives at Bee Cottage, and set trap lines and sold the skins to fur companies.

Bessie grew vegetables and gathered eggs from her hen house, which she traded for groceries at the store at Little Georgetown and Broad Run Station.

As they reached adulthood, three of the boys – Hugh, Wesley and Paul – went to Washington to work and learn a trade, but often returned home on weekends.

Recalling the situation at Blantyre, during the 1898 Spanish-American War, a large group of soldiers were sent from Camp Alger near Falls Church to Thoroughfare Gap to recover from the effects of a flu epidemic. A sick soldier from Rhode Island named Robert Drowne was placed in the care of a male nurse at Bee Cottage. During his convalescence, Robert’s mother and younger brother Frederick (1880-1930) came from Rhode Island to visit him.

Fred Drowne and daughter Lila Charity White (1880-1960) fell in love and eloped in 1902, while Fred was in medical school.

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his hand as a farmer and “country doctor.”

In 1911, the Drownes returned to Warren, R.I., where he was the town doctor.

In the meantime, Lila’s brothers began work on a new home for their parents, in the meadow below Bee Cottage, which was completed in 1904-05. Although expecting their first child (Mary), Lila came home to help with the project.

“It was an elegant house of seven large rooms, a big hall through it, a wrap-around porch that was covered over to make an upstairs porch,” according to the family history written by Mary Drowne Gale.

“It also had a lean-to kitchen with a pass-through to the dining room, and a bathroom. Outside was a large wash house,

Top: The Church of Our Savior at Little Georgetown was established in 1887 by former members of Grace Episcopal Church in The Plains. The chapel and cemetery surrounding it were acquired by Grace church in 1967. Bottom: During the Spanish-American War, sick soldiers from Ft. Alger, near Falls Church, were sent to Broad Run to recuperate.

They lived in tents, or in serious cases, with local families. Courtesy of the Kansas Historical Society.

with a loft higher up than the bathroom, in which there was a storage tank for the water.”

Because their children liked to entertain company in the new house, Hugh and Bessie didn’t move in right away. But due to the deteriorating condition of Bee Cottage, they finally made the change.

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federal government for Hugh’s service as a Confederate soldier.

After the U.S. entered World War I, Fred Drowne volunteered to serve in the Medical Corps, and Lila and daughters Mary and Christine came back to Broad Run. Bessie needed a new barn for her horse and cow, and Lila – who had already proven her talents as a builder – dismantled Bee Cottage board-by-board, and dragged the lumber down the hill.

There she built a sturdy stable that stood until the mid-1930s, when the property was sold to Addie Flynn, the widow of Wesley White who had married family friend Ashby Flynn. The stable was torn down, and in 1936, a small, singlestory house was built on the site.

Lila and the girls lived in Haymarket until 1920, by which time Fred had completed his military service and was ready to resume his practice in Rhode Island. Ten years later, Mary and Christine had finished school and had jobs, but Fred’s health was failing. Suffering from stomach cancer, he died on June 27, 1930.

By then America was in the Great Depression, and Lila decided to sell the house in Rhode Island and return to Broad Run. That took until early 1935, but in the meantime Lila designed the home she wanted to build there – on the site of Bee Cottage, where she had been born 55 years earlier.

A contractor was hired, who was most impressed with Lila’s design. By August 1935 the foundation was in and the floor beams in place; by December, the house was up, and the stone work for the porch was started. In May 1935, the stone facing was completed, using material dragged down from the quarry on Pond Mountain.

Lila did much of the work herself, including clearing the land, digging the cellar, sanding and varnishing the floors, hanging wallpaper and painting. The water system and septic tank were ready by the summer of 1936, and a coal-burning hot-air furnace installed in the cellar. “(My mother) was 71 when she told me she was getting very tired,” wrote Mary Drowne Gale, who was living in Barrington, R. I. “She said she was going to sell the place and come live with me and George (Mary’s husband) so I could get a job. I didn’t believe her. Then George died in 1951, and in 1952, she did sell the place and came to live with me and the kids.”

Lila died in December 1960, at the home of her younger daughter, Mrs.

Above: This unique stone house was built by Lila White Drowne in 1935-36 on the site of the old Bee Cottage, and was her home until 1952. It is now the home of Don and Dolly Smith. Courtesy of Helen White Mayhugh.

Right: Bee Cottage, in Thoroughfare Gap, was the home of Civil War veteran Hugh Watkins White and his wife ‘Bessie’ for several years.

In this photo taken in 1898, from left: Mr. and Mrs. White, Alice P. Drowne (mother of Robert and Fred Drowne) Fred Drowne (age 19) and Lila C. White (also 19). Seated on the wall: daughter Bessie White, her dog Stanley, Mary White (age 14), the male nurse attending sick soldier Robert Drowne, and Henry White. Courtesy of Mrs. Helen White Mayhugh, the daughter of Henry White.

Christine Hathaway, in Barrington. In her obituary published in The Fauquier Democrat, she was remembered as the “Last of a Virginia Family,” although her brother Paul White, a resident of Manassas, survived her.

In the 55 years that passed since then, much has changed where the White family lived in Broad Run. The “elegant” house their sons built for Hugh and Bessie lies in ruins, its roof caved in; the Flynn house is still there, but vacant and deteriorating.

Lila’s unique stone house is the home of long-time residents Don and “Dolly” Smith.

ON TO THE PRESENT A newcomer who had a lasting effect on Broad Run was entrepreneur Ralph A. Lee (1893-1963) the Northern Virginia dairy products retailer, who as general manager of the Chapin Sacks Ice Cream Co. is credited with inventing the Eskimo Pie frozen treat.

Mr. Lee retired from the dairy products business in 1943, and purchased

Millbrook, the former Beverley property in Thoroughfare Gap. He found a vein of bluestone under the old wheat field, and established the Millbrook Quarry, which provided materials for the construction of Route 55 and other roads.

After suffering a stroke in 1961, Mr. Lee transferred the mineral rights and later sold the Millbrook property to Nicholas Charles Miller, who owned an asphalt paving company in Alexandria. However, it was discovered that the bluestone was too soft to use for paving, and the water pumps used to keep that section of the quarry open were shut down.

According to Kenny Manuel of Broad Run – who along with his father and uncle once worked at the quarry – a hurricane in the 1960s caused the stream to breach the site, filling the quarry with water, and creating an 11-acre lake. Mr. Manuel notes that some of the heavy equipment they operated remains submerged at the bottom.

Today, the 100-foot deep lake is a popular destination for scuba divers and underwater training. The property surrounding it is a busy green recycling facility and dirt brokerage business operated by the Miller family as Millbrook Quarries LLC. The landscape of Broad Run was altered forever by the building of I-66 through

the Gap in the late 1970s. Initial plans called for the highway to pass through Chapman-Beverley Mill, but the public outcry against the destruction of the mill convinced engineers to move the new highway further to the south.

As a result, Broad Run was re-routed, and Route 55 pushed up against Pond Mountain. The little store operated by Anna Lee Manuel for her family near the intersection with Route 600 was demolished, as was the Lunsford’s Gap Grocery. The sites were paved-over, and dynamite was used to break up the huge rock formations that had guarded the south side of the Gap for millennia.

Because area landowners protested the proposed I-66 interchange at Broad Run, it was not built. As one highway engineer remarked at the time, “We’ve often had citizens petition us to have new exits added to the plans, but never before to have them taken off.” This change made it easier for the Broad Run-Little Georgetown Rural Historic District to be created many years later.

Several families living in Broad Run can trace their ancestry back 100 years or more, adding to the long history and unique character of Broad Run. The special feeling they have for the place is something newcomers are quick to notice, and appreciate. ❖

John Toler is an author and historian who has served Fauquier County for over 50 years, including four decades with the Fauquier-Times Democrat.

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VEGETABLE-BASED PROTEINS AND FATS Peas and beans contain appreciable amounts of vegetable proteins. While these are great for humans, they are not very bioavailable to a dog or cat and as such are considered poor-quality proteins.

They do, however, boost the protein percentage level listed on the bag and are less expensive than high-quality proteins from meats, fish, and eggs. The same goes for replacing chicken fat with canola or sunflower oil.

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WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW Even the very best kibbled (dry) foods are still dry, very-cooked, and have an appreciable amount of carbohydrates to hold them together (think meal replacement bar). They may have everything in them that a dog needs to survive, but they may or may not thrive, and they definitely will not be as healthy as when fed a truly species-appropriate diet.

The pet food industry is deceptive by design.

The food manufacturers would all like us to believe that their sole purpose is to make sure that your pet is getting the absolute best that he/she can, and that their food is all that and more. However, many manufacturers are interested first and foremost in making money. Your pet’s health and well-being are, at best, secondary. My personal opinion is that smaller, non-publicly-traded manufacturers who aren’t as dependent on the bottom line for their operating capital may be more likely to prioritize pet health.

The industry’s mantra is: “Carbs are cheap.”

This is bad news for dogs and worse for cats. A manufacturer trying to cut production costs leads to gradual reduction in meat content and gradual increases in carbohydrate content for any given food. Most of the rules and definitions of the feed industry as related to pets are sufficiently vague such that they can be interpreted differently than one might think. Oversight and enforcement are virtually non-existent.

Here are a few ingredients-list tricks used by some manufacturers that you should be aware of:

THE “FRESH CHICKEN IS OUR FIRST INGREDIENT” PLOY (WET VS. DRY INGREDIENTS) This is where they may state that their first ingredient is, say, fresh salmon or organic chicken. The point is to make you think that the fresh salmon or organic chicken is the major ingredient in the bag. But in actuality, the “fresh” ingredients are allowed to be placed, by weight, on the ingredients list without considering the 70% to 78% water they contain. So when you remove the water weight from that ingredient, it no longer should be in the first position on the ingredients list. The main ingredient is actually the second, less expensive, dry ingredient. So a list that shows Organic Chicken followed by chicken meal (a dry ingredient) and then organic sweet potatoes, is actually mostly non-organic chicken meal and organic sweet potatoes and contains only a small amount of organic chicken by comparison.

INGREDIENT SPLITTING An ingredient is split into two separate items on the ingredient list so that it will not appear to be a major ingredient. As an example, if the ingredient list shows turkey, chicken meal, peas, pea protein, sweet potatoes, etc., you can bet that the total combined weight of the peas plus pea protein is more than the chicken meal and also more than the turkey and should actually have been placed in the first position.

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I often hear the words, “Our dogs eat better than we do” when people come up to the counter to buy their dog’s food. I can assure you that unless you’re feeding a top-rated raw complete diet with organic whole food ingredients, your dog isn’t eating better than you.

Meat is expensive, so it isn’t out of the realm of logic to see that a 13oz can of 95% beef dog food with all of the added vitamins and minerals to make it a complete meal would cost $2.50 ($3.27/ lb.) or more. It’s hard to find ground beef for that price, much less a truly organic meat-based meal (for which you would expect to pay at least twice that price). The real question would be how can they sell that much meat for that little money?

Much human food production industry waste goes to the pet food industry. This can be a good thing because part of a complete cat or dog food diet would include skin, cartilage, and bone along with muscle meat and certain organ meats. These are usually thrown away by the human food industry. The problem is that other industry waste goes into feed as well.

I won’t go into details here, but this industry-wide accepted practice is ripe for abuse. Unscrupulous manufacturers can get away with putting things into these prepared pet foods without our knowledge, so beware of pet foods

that seem to offer more for the money than makes logical sense. Think about what they say is in the bag or can and compare what you think is in there with what you think it would be worth if you were buying it as people food for yourself. If it doesn’t seem worth it, it probably isn’t.

WHAT YOU CAN DO First, stop buying poop. Cats and dogs will just eliminate carbohydrates that their bodies don’t need. When you consider the cost of your pet’s food, you should take this into consideration. A dog or cat will need to eat less of a high meat content meal than they will of a high carbohydrate meal. The high meat content meal will be mostly digested, leaving very little to be eliminated. The high carbohydrate meal, however, will be less digested. And guess what, you paid for those extra carbs that you’re just going to pick up and throw away.

The best to worst types of food for dogs and cats, in order, are: a homemade balanced raw diet, a commercial balanced raw diet, a homemade

balanced cooked diet, high meat content canned food, high quality dry food, lower quality canned food, lower quality dry foods, grocery store quality canned and dry foods, and homemade unbalanced diets.

Don’t beat yourself up if what you’re currently feeding your pet is on the lower end of the list, just do whatever you can afford to do (time-wise and/or money-wise) to move as far up the list as possible. Try to get more meat into your pet’s diet and, in the case of cats, try to get as much water into their meals as possible. If you’re already feeding a good-quality dry food, then adding meat or freeze-dried raw or a canned “topper” to each meal will serve to cut the carbs for the whole meal and get more of what your dog or cat needs into their diet.

Table scraps aren’t all bad. If you have leftover meat or meat fat, then by all means, save it for the dog or cat. Just go lightly on the fat. Remember that they need to avoid starches and simple carbs, so no pizza crusts or mashed potatoes.

Just stick with the meats. Avoid peas and beans and other vegetables that have a high natural sugar or starch content.

Be as sure as you can that you’re buying what you think you’re buying.

Research food ratings (dogfoodadvisor. com is a good place to find ratings).

Just as you would for your own food, read labels, taking into account the marketing tricks listed above. Avoid “known-bad” ingredients (wheat, corn, soy, by-products, unnamed meat meals, meat and bone meal, animal digest, propylene glycol, sugar, artificial colorings). And If your dog or cat is prone to yeast infections, then also avoid white potato and potato protein. ❖

Nick Verna is the owner of Doggie Delights at 3517 James Madison Hwy, Haymarket.

He and his wife Dr. Rebecca Verna (of PAWS for Holistic Pet Care in Marshall) have been working in the companion animal veterinary and pet nutrition fields for over 25 years. Nick can be reached for questions or comments at 703-753-5255.

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ost of us know the many physical benefits of regular exercise, but did you know that exercise can help alleviate your anxiety and depression symptoms? There are many biological and psychological factors involved in exercise that can reduce anxiety and improve your mood.

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There is research that shows exercise can help support your immune system, staving off other illnesses that can worsen your depression. While scientists are still unclear how and why this works, they are clear that consistent, moderate exercise can improve your immune system, which in turn can help with mood disorders.

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Social interaction and connection are valuable resources for anxiety and depression. Although you may not feel like being social, having people to interact with can boost your mood and help you redirect feelings of worry. Find a gym or exercise group that makes you feel comfortable, not intimidated. It will help you take that next step and actually chat with the people.

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By setting an attainable goal and then working towards it you can improve your self-confidence and self-esteem. Consider setting small goals such as working out two times a week or adding an additional 10 minutes to your normal treadmill routine. Once you reach that milestone, you will find it easier to set new, more challenging goals and obtain them.

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Depression and anxiety are real medical conditions and you should consult with your doctor or therapist to develop a complete treatment plan that is best for you. Exercise is not a cure for these issues, but it can be a useful part of your overall treatment and provide lasting benefits for both physical and mental health. ❖ As an author, marriage and family therapist, and CEO of Group Therapy Associates in Haymarket, Esther’s simple, yet effective tips and philosophies on mental health and relationships have been featured in a variety of digital, print, and radio media outlets. Her first book, The Date Deck… ’Cause Every Couple Needs a Date Night, is available online and in store at most book retailers. Find out more at www.grouptherapyassociates.com.

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TABLE Left: Chicken Francese is sauteed in butter, lemon, white wine and fresh mushrooms, and is served over Giuseppe’s homemade fettucine. Below: Owners Josie and Joe Russo.

Welcome to La Famiglia Giuseppe’s Ristorante Italiano serves homemade, real Italian food in a family atmosphere

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hances are, those living in and around Haymarket know where to go to feast on authentic Italian dishes. Owned by Giuseppe (Joe) and Josie Russo, Giuseppe’s Ristorante Italiano has been a staple in the town of Haymarket since 2006, although the Russos have over 40 years of experience in the restaurant business. Oddly enough, Joe and Josie actually lived on the property before Giuseppe’s was built there. Their love for the small town feel, as well as a desire to make a positive contribution to the town, eventually became the restaurant where customers are treated like family.

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The bread at Giuseppe’s is made fresh daily, and the pizza dough, pizza sauce, marinara sauce, alfredo, fettucine pasta, mozzarella squares, and arancini are all homemade. The menu is extensive, so there really is a little bit of something for everyone. Appetizers include some traditional Italian favorites such as mozzarella squares, calamari, jumbo shrimp, stuffed mushrooms, mussels, and clams, among other choices. There are eight different options for salads - greek, caesar, caprese, chef, jumbo shrimp, grilled chicken, grilled chicken caesar, and garden. On the pizza menu, guests can choose more traditional options or toppings and flavorings unique to Giuseppe’s, like the taco pizza.

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During football season, customers can find fellow enthusiasts watching the game in the bar area and on warm nights the patio is alive with relaxing conversations.

Giuseppe’s is located at 15120 Washington Street in the Town of Haymarket. The restaurant also has rooms available for events, “perfect for anything from birthday celebrations, to weddings, wedding rehearsals/receptions, bar/bat mitzvahs, graduations celebrations” as well as catering services. To contact Giuseppe’s, go to giuseppesri.com or call 703-753-1004. ❖

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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