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Chapman/Beverley Mill Rises from the Ashes dedicated preservationists save historic mill after devastating fire by: John Toler Had vandals not torched it on Oct. 22, 1998, the Chapman/Beverley Mill on the old Gap Road (Route 55) at the western gateway to Prince William would probably have become a comprehensive interpretive museum focused on local industry in the 19th and early 20th centuries.

However this was not to be, but due to the efforts of those involved in the Turn the Mill Around Campaign, the burned walls were not allowed to be demolished or collapse into a pile of rubble, and what remains of the mill structure has been stabilized.

Completed in 2008 at a cost of $1.5 million, the stabilization involved an internal anchor system reinforcing the mill’s four walls, 65 windows and four doorways, as well as reinforcing the inside of the open, seven-story structure with steel beams.

Future restoration work on the mill is planned, including replacement of the gable ends and their unique faux chimneys.

Just as important, plans are in the works to develop the grounds around the mill as an historical industrial park, highlighting the unique archaeological and historic features found there, in the heart of Thoroughfare Gap. In addition to stabilizing the beautiful stone walls, the massive, 29-foot steel water wheel will be replaced, and pathways and an observation deck will be built so that visitors can walk along the headrace and see the millpond, flume, sluice gateway and forebay. Also planned is an amphitheater with quarry stone seating Interpretive signs will be installed explaining the milling process, the impact on

the local economy for over nearly 200 years, and the role the mill played during the Civil War. Archaeological work on the property will continue. The c. 1930 stone mill store – currently closed due to a deteriorated floor – will be rebuilt as an interpretive center, and a parking area for cars and buses will be built near the secured entrance on the east end of the property.

The Turn the Mill Around Campaign must rely on donations and grants to complete the improvements, which are currently going through the county approval process.

Early History The story of the Chapman/Beverley Mill is inseparable from the history of Thoroughfare Gap, which by the early

Above Left: The mill had been closed for more than ten years when this photograph was taken in 1965, during the time it was owned by Cdr. and Mrs. Mack West. The Wests had an antique store in the old Furr house and used the mill for storage. Above Right: Those responsible for starting the disastrous fire that gutted the mill on the afternoon of Oct. 22, 1998, have not yet been apprehended. The loss of the mill and its contents were keenly felt by the community.

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18th century was used by farmers from the Shenandoah Valley to pass through the Bull Run Mountains on their way to eastern markets. Another significant influence was the presence of Broad Run. Englishman Jonathan Chapman acquired the land in Thoroughfare Gap in 1742, and he and his son Nathaniel built the first mill there sometime before Jonathan’s death in 1749. Bertram Ewell lists the mill prominently in the survey relative to the creation of Fauquier County from Prince William in 1759.

Nathaniel’s son, Pearson Chapman (b.

1745) inherited the property when his father died in 1760. He later married to Susannah Pearson Alexander, and the couple had five children, including twin sons John and George, born in 1769. The following year, Pearson Chapman petitioned the court in Fauquier County to build a water mill on Broad Run. The mill was two-and-a-half stories high, and in the early 1800s enlarged to fourand-a-half stories. It was mainly used to grind “plaster,” or limestone, into fertilizer.

By changing the millstones, corn and grain could be ground as well.

Following Pearson Chapman’s death in the early 1800s, the mill passed first to John, and upon John’s death in 1812, to George, believed to be the first Chapman to live in Prince William County. George married his first cousin, Susanna Pearson Alexander, in 1799. They built Meadowland, the old home place near the mill and had 12 children.

Both George and Susanna (died 1856), and perhaps two of their sons, Nathaniel and Alexander, are buried in the small graveyard behind the ruins of Meadowland.

After George’s death in 1829, the mill passed to their sons George Chapman Jr. (1820-1854), and John Chapman (18191866). John became the sole owner after his George’s death in 1854, and was the last member of the Chapman family to own the mill.

“For 100 years, Chapman’s Mill fostered the development of small family farms in the Shenandoah Valley, rather than tobacco plantations dependent on slave labor,” according to Chapman/Beverley Mill: 300 Years in American History, published by the Turn the Mill Around Campaign. The mill’s central location played a critical role in the processing and distribution process; corn and wheat was moved by wagon, and after 1852, by the Manassas Gap Railroad.”

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the Gap in the early 1850s, passing close to the mill, where a siding built. This was no accident, as the Chapman family had so much influence in the area at the time, according to Dr. Kay McCarron, executive director of the Turn the Mill Around Campaign. “Even so, it is remarkable that the family wanted the railroad separating the mill from their home,” she added.

Twice previously damaged by fire, in 1858 John Chapman added two stories to the mill and installed the latest milling equipment.

Burr Powell was the master stonemason responsible for the work. The business prospered, but as the Civil War approached, the future of Chapman’s Mill in the strategic location was anything but certain.

Conflict Comes to Thoroughfare Gap At the beginning of the war, the Confederate Army took over the mill. They built a slaughterhouse below the mill, and used the mill to store meat, according to Nettie Lee Moffett in Water-powered Mills of Fauquier County. In July 1861 – just before the First Battle of Manassas – Confederate Gen. J. E. Johnston reported that over two million pounds of processed meat, as well as herds of cattle and hogs in pens, were stored at the mill.

The use of the property as a meat processing plant ended on March 9, 1862, when Manassas was evacuated and the Confederates prepared to leave the gap.

They took most of the beef, but left the pork.

“When word came that the Yankees were coming, the meat that couldn’t be moved away was taken out and burned,” wrote Mrs. Moffett. “It was said that grease ran down Broad Run like water. The inside of the mill was also destroyed, so that the Yankees couldn’t use it.”

After Gen. Johnston, other commanders led their troops through the strategic gap, either on foot and horseback or by rail. In June 1862, Union Gen. James Shields and his troops marched past the mill on their way to fight Gen. T. J. “Stonewall” Jackson at Port Republic. The following August, Gen. Jackson’s army passed through the “gloomy cleft” on a forced march from Culpeper to Manassas.

On Aug. 28, 1862, Gen. John Pope ordered Gen. James B. Ricketts to occupy the Gap in an effort to keep the regiments under Gen. Robert E. Lee and Gen. James Longstreet from passing through on their where the Second Manassas would soon take place.

Local citizens who knew the lay of the land, notably Robert Beverley and a “Mr. Hurst” helped guide the Confederate forces

over the Biscake and Mother Leathercoat mountains that formed the gap. As the two armies fought in the woods and rocks around of the mill and in the mill itself, the “Battle of Thoroughfare Gap” was on.

After a fierce fight Gen. Ricketts was forced to retire, but not before Chapman’s Mill was raked by rifle fire and other damage. Generals Lee and Longstreet pushed through to Manassas to join the Confederate forces there. “Historians say that if Ricketts had prevailed at the Battle of Thoroughfare Gap, which took place around the mill, the Second Battle of Manassas would never have taken place, and the war would have ended in weeks,” according to Chapman/Beverley Mill: 300 Years in American History. Instead, the Battle of Second Manassas ended as a Confederate victory on Sept. 1, 1862.

Distressed by the damage and devastation at his mill, John Chapman is said to have gone mad, and died in Staunton in 1866 – in many ways, another casualty of the war.

Recovery, Economic Problems Like most of the surrounding countryside, the ruined mill stood empty until the end of the 1860s. With the railroad rebuilt and agriculture recovering, Col. Robert Beverley (1822-1901) of nearby Avenel saw an opportunity, and purchased the mill and 512 acres from the Chapman estate.

Col. Beverley turned the property over to his son William Beverley (1852-1937), who had the building repaired and resumed milling operations in the early 1870s. Again, both limestone and grain were ground at the mill, and by 1877, as many as seven boxcars were lined up on the siding to be filled with “plaster,” which was delivered as far away as Baltimore and Georgia. At that, time the name “Beverley Mill” was adopted.

Business was good until the 1880s, when demand for lime dropped off, and by 1893, the mill was out-of-business, due to the economic crisis of 1892-93. William Beverley’s widow sold the mill in 1896 to partners Hornbaker and Wolverton, who resumed grain milling.

The mill changed hands once more in 1901, when it was bought by William Jordan, and again in 1903, when it was acquired by Charles Craig Furr Jr. (1869-1962). Sadly, Meadowland, the former Chapman home above the mill, was destroyed by fire about this time.

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Far Left: During the U.S. Bicentennial in 1976, tours of the mill were offered by the Bull Run Preserve, Inc. R. J. Jacobs, of Rapidan, who worked in the mill in the 1940s, returned to explain the inner workings of the mill. Bottom Right: In the 1930s, flour and cornmeal were sold at the Beverley Mill store on the Gap Road, along with Gulf gasoline and oil. It was later used as the Broad Run Post Office. Upper Right: As work on I-66 continued in the late 1970s, adding a major highway through already crowded Thoroughfare Gap required the re-channeling of Broad Run, re-routing of Route 55, and building new bridges.

The Furr family lived in a frame house near the mill, and about 1920 Charles Furr’s son-in-law, James Newton Kerr (d. 1939) became a partner in the business. In the 1920s, a Fairbanks-Morse diesel engine was installed to provide auxiliary power during dry spells on Broad Run, and the mill itself electrified for the first time.

Mr. Kerr’s wife Audrey served as the mill’s bookkeeper, and had many connections with the Haymarket community, including serving as a charter member and the first president of the Haymarket Woman’s Club.

Meetings were often held at her home.

About 1930, W.E. Herrill built the stone mill store – the brainchild of Mrs. Kerr – on the Gap Road (Rt. 55) in front of the mill. In addition to flour, cornmeal, and wheat germ, the Kerr’s sold Gulf-brand gasoline and oil products. The quaint building was later used as the Broad Run Post Office.

Between the World Wars, demand for wheat increased, and Mr. Furr installed new milling equipment to increase production capacity. For brief period, Beverley Mill was in operation 24-hours a day. But the Great Depression took its toll. By 1937, Mr. Furr had fallen behind on his loan payments, and William Wilbur, of Warrenton, joined the business as a full partner and business agent.

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For the next 17 years, various entrepreneurs tried to buy the mill, offering such options as a restaurant, bed and breakfast, or even converting it to what would have been a spectacular private home. Preservation groups also tried to acquire the mill because of its great historic value. But to no avail.

After two small fires were discovered and extinguished in the mill in late in 1998, a group of local preservationists concerned about the future of the mill managed to get Mrs. Smith’s attention by pointing out her liability, should anyone be hurt on the property. This finally convinced her to sell the mill to the group.

“The transaction would have been soon completed and the building once again securely boarded up,” wrote former Turn the Mill Around Campaign executive director Ellen PercyMiller, in an addendum to Beverley (Chapman) Mill, A History and Preservation Plan written by Frances Lillian Jones in 1981. “However, on the afternoon of Oct. 22, 1998, just a few days before the final sale papers were to be signed, arsonists

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Chrysler removed the old diesel engine, replacing it with a large electric motor, and made other improvements to the mill.

Bud Cornwell, who lived at North Wales, Chrysler’s estate near Warrenton, operated the mill for his boss.

Mr. Cornwell and millwright James Wines kept the mill going, supplying stores with stone-ground flour, cornmeal and other special products. Among the regular customers were the Warrenton Safeway store, the Herbert Bryant Inc. feed store, and the Mid-County Feed Store. The mill also provided a large amount of chicken feed for Chrysler’s large poultry operation at North Wales known locally as “Chicken City.”

At some point, representatives of the Food and Drug Administration inspected the mill,

which was cited for unsanitary conditions, the most serious being an unacceptable amount of rodent hair in the flour meant for human consumption. Mr. Chrysler was unwilling to make the required changes, and after fighting with the agency for several months, he shut down the operation for good on Jan. 15, 1951.

Later that year, Chrysler sold the mill, Furr house, and some of the surrounding property to Cdr. and Mrs. Mack West, of McLean, who operated an antique store in the Furr House for many years. The Wests used the mill to store antiques, but correctly considered it an attractive nuisance. For many years, it was boarded-up and marked with “No Trespassing” signs to keep out the curious.

With the impending construction of Interstate 66 through the Gap - which would have taken much of the traffic off of Route 55 - the Wests decided to sell the property and move on. It was purchased in 1973 by Mrs. Morton Smith (nee’ Joan Irvine) of Middleburg, who initially planned to restore the mill as an operating showpiece.

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Left: Dr. Kay McCarron, of Warrenton, became the executive director of the Turn the Mill Around Campaign in 2011. Among her primary duties are outreach and raising funds for the completion of the interpretive park at the Chapman/Beverley Mill. Right: With the mill’s walls stabilized, the Turn the Mill Around Campaign in the process of raising money and seeking grants to develop the property as a park.

entered a open window. The fire totally destroyed the interior of stabilize the walls. This difficult restoration work was done by the mill.”

Cintec America, Inc., a subsidiary of the Cintec Co. that restored The call came in at 4:02 p.m., and 35 fire and rescue units from the Queen’s Wing of Windsor Castle after a fire in 1992. three counties responded. Eventually over 100 firemen and 45 The work cost double the original $500,000 estimate. The pieces of equipment were on the scene, fighting the fire for over additional $500,000 grant to complete Phase II of the stabilization nine hours. The wooden floors, beams, chutes and equipment fed project came from a private foundation, according to Earl Douple, the fire, which reached 1,200-1,500 degrees. Flames shot up over 75 treasurer of the Turn the Mill Around Campaign. feet as the roof caved in.

“Our third grant is the current $300,000 TEA21 grant, which “For weeks afterward, the mill smoldered and people, numb with is being used to make the site accessible to the public. This disbelief, came by to say goodbye, to cry, and share their anger that grant is devoted to the east side of the mill grounds,” notes Mr. their building, the place that gave them a sense of time and place Douple. “ Future plans include developing the headrace and and beauty, had been so violated,” wrote Ms. PercyMiller. the western side of the parcel, replacing the mill wheel so that it is The Prince William County Department of Public Works functional, and rebuilding the gable ends to return the stone walls to the inspected the ruins and condemned the site, declaring it dangerous stature they once enjoyed.” and requiring the owner either repair or demolish it.

The mill and surrounding sites are currently open to the public At this point, Mrs. Smith decided to donate the mill and on weekends. Once the park development is completed, Chapman/ surrounding property to the group that became the Turn the Mill Beverley Mill will offer an unmatched educational experience, as Around Campaign. With the transfer of the property came the Bull well as a tangible link to an exciting past.

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Fauquier Health Physicians Will Address Spine and Neck Injuries During Panel Discussion

Dr. David Kim, pain management

Dr. Charles Seal, orthopedist

Almost everyone has felt some back or neck pain at some point in their life, but when the pain is consistent or severe, it may be time to visit a spine specialist. A presentation on October 12 may help you decide when to make that call. Orthopedic experts from Blue Ridge Orthopaedic and Spine Center will present a panel discussion called “Spine and Pain” at 7 p.m. in the Fauquier Hospital Sycamore Room. The presentation will address common back and neck problems and answer questions about specific concerns.

On the panel will be orthopedists Charles Seal, M.D., and Jeffrey Wise, M.D., as well as pain management specialists Daniel Heller, M.D., and David Kim, M.D. Bruce Edwards, physical therapist for Fauquier Health Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, will also be on the panel.

Dr. Heller said, “Some people think that surgery is the only answer to severe back pain, but only about 10 percent

of our patients ever need spine surgery.

Depending on the individual situation, we can use a host of other non-surgical and minimally invasive methods to free our patients from nagging back or neck pain.”

Dr. Heller added, “Spine issues can be really confusing. A patient might have pain in their legs or arms. They might be having trouble with their hands, and find themselves dropping things. Any of these might indicate a spine or neck injury or condition.”

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Dr. Seal, a spine surgeon, explained for instance that sciatica – pain shooting down the legs – could be caused by a herniated disc or spinal stenosis, depending on the patient’s age. Pain in the shoulder or arm may stem from a neck problem. Muscle cramping in the arms and legs or balance issues may also be caused by a problem with the spine or neck. “Our job is to help sort out the root cause and provide treatment options. Sometimes it requires surgery, but most of the time, it doesn’t.”

Dr. Jeffrey Wise, orthopedist

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Bradley Stevens: Capturing The World Around Him, One Brushstroke At A Time by: Katlyn Norman and Sean Broderick

Those that appreciate the landscapes and portraits that Bradley Stevens paints probably believe the two types of works he’s mastered look very different. His scenes—ranging from Virginia horse country to Parisian cityscapes—capture moments in time that seem to define the areas they represent: rolling hills, changing leaves, city folks enjoying a quiet moment of solitude in a café. His portraits represent the proverbial picture worth a thousand words, conveying many details about the people in them through carefully placed brushstrokes.

To the artist and Haymarket resident himself, his works all have a very similar undertone. Whether it’s a portrait of a U.S. senator or an image of rolling hills not far from his Virginia home, each of Stevens’ contemporary realist paintings represent not a moment in time, but rather a collection of observations made as part of the artistic process. His works don’t capture single moments any more than a book does. Rather, crafted from brushstrokes of ground minerals mixed with linseed oil, they communicate a narrative told from Stevens’ point of view in much the same way a renowned author uses a laptop’s keyboard to form words that tell a story.

Unlike some artists who set up an easel and capture what’s beyond it, Stevens paints only after learning the essence of his subject—spending time with a person who has commissioned a portrait, or simply observing a landscape or city scene.

He will document his portrait subjects with hundreds of photos to capture every detail possible— the wrinkles of a face or the way a relaxed hand’s fingers rest on a desk, for instance.

“It’s important that you spend time with the people,” Stevens explains while sitting in his kitchen, just downstairs from his studio. “A portrait is more than just a person’s likeness. It’s also their personality and character.”

The process is a slow, deliberate one, Stevens acknowledged. “I do my best work when I have time to reflect a little more, and let the subject matter percolate, filter through my eyes and my mind and my heart,” said Stevens, who has been a professional artist for 35 years. “Plus,” he added with a grin, “I find I’m more thoughtful as I get older.”

Though he dabbled in art as a youngster growing up in Westport, Connecticut, Stevens didn’t begin to take it seriously until he arrived at college in 1972. After excelling in two art classes during freshman year at George Washington University, an advisor suggested he become an art major. Stevens, who had been considering economics, went with his heart. He broke the news to his parents during a subsequent school break. “To their credit, they didn’t jump up and down and scream,” Stevens recalled with a grin. The only hint of protest came from his father, who helpfully suggested that his son consider satisfying his artistic calling with a career in architecture.

His path chosen, Stevens began to develop his craft by studying the masterpieces of those that came before him. He worked on his skills by copying paintings at the National Gallery of Art. He had a studio in the Atlas Building on 9th and F Streets in Northwest D.C., just a few blocks from the museum.

He’d go and set up in front of a masterpiece and reproduce it, focusing on the techniques the artist used, copying many different artists from all time periods. “I dabbled in a little of everything,” he said.

Re-creating masters’ works helped Stevens develop a style influenced by them. Only recently have artists strived to differentiate themselves from the masters. “They don’t look to the past, and I think that’s a grave mistake,” said Stevens, who lists French impressionists of the late 19th century and American realists of the early 20th century as his primary influences. “I get a lot of inspirations from works done by artists from the past.”

He soon gained a reputation as a master copyist, which paid dividends in mid-1980s Washington, D.C., when corporations were helping the city grow—and stocking up on art for their lobbies in the process. His first big break came when a friend who specialized in art transportation took a call from a law firm looking for some original realist works. The friend recommended Stevens. Representatives from the firm visited Stevens’ Atlas Building studio and bought six of his paintings. “That was the launch of my career,” Stevens said.

Inspiration for his landscape work comes from his travels. A post-college cross-country trip with a college buddy open his eyes to American landscape. Subsequent trips to scenic paradises like California, the Pacific Northwest, and numerous visits to France have filled his mental gallery with potential images to create.

Stevens developed the portrait expertise after he became established as a scene-creator. His first major commission was for Judge Theodore Tannenwald, Jr., a long-time senior judge on the U.S. Tax Court in Washington, D.C. That effort led to requests from other judges. Soon, Stevens’ name was associated with two specialties: landscapes and commissioned portraits.

Stevens’ portraits have captured a variety of families and various societal luminaries, including corporate executives, presidential cabinet members, U.S senators, and university presidents. His best-known work is probably a portrait of Vernon Jordan, Jr., the close confidant and advisor to President Bill Clinton. The piece hangs in the National Portrait Gallery, across the street from the very building that served as the launch pad for Stevens’ career. ““I never dreamed that I actually would have one hanging there,” Stevens said.

While Stevens appreciates the recognition that comes from being granted a spot in a prestigious collection or from being called upon to create a luminary’s commissioned portrait, his greatest satisfaction is found in the intensely personal story that his work reveals.

“Art is very autobiographical. You are basically painting your life,” Stevens explained. “You respond to the world around you, and you see things you want to capture. The best art always comes from personal experiences.”

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There is some truth to that. Bulbs have absolutely no resemblance to the flowers they will become. Look at an Anemone bulb - it doesn’t even have a discernible top or bottom. It’s just a wrinkly, dried up, little thing.

Cyclamen bulbs could be used for air hockey pucks. An Eremus bulb looks like an overgrown spider. But oh what wonderful delights they deliver in the spring. Before the snow is completely gone, before there are leaves on the trees, little green shoots are reassuring us that the awful brown winter is on its way out.

Fortunately, there are several types of bulbs that are deer and rodent proof.

Try the Anemones mentioned above. Drop one on top of every Daffodil you plant for a double delight in the spring. Glory of the Snow declares its bloom time with its name. Hyacinthoides are Spanish and English Bluebells, giving that rare and coveted blue color to your garden. You can plant Crocus in your lawn – they will be done before it is time to mow.

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A Country of Children H a i t i is home to a population whose median age is eighteen, making it a nation of adolescents.

There are well over a half of a million orphans currently residing in Haiti with the number constantly rising.

Each day another 5,760 children become parentless forced to learn to survive on their own some 400,000 of them in bonded labor called restaveks (slaves). Helping Haitian Angels (HHA) a 501c3 Christian organization created to respond to the need for orphan rescue and care in Haiti.

In 2008 after unexpectedly meeting thirty homeless children covered in scabies, sick from malnutrition and desperate for help, Bill and Debbie Harvey knew it was necessary to provide care and assistance to these children. Upon their return from Cap Haitien, the couple shared their emotional story with their friends, family, church and community to spread awareness of this tragic issue. In one month, their compassion for these children helped raise enough money to provide these kids with medical care, shelter and food and HHA was formed.

HHA’s mission is to improve the lives of orphaned children in Haiti. They provide for the development of the child’s whole being – including physically, spiritually, emotionally and academically. This organization invests in their children so that they will grow in love and be prepared to be a functioning part of society when they leave the Kay Anj Orphanage. They know it is important for these young individuals to become contributors in their community with the ability to share love while investing in the future of their country.

Fort ytwo children are under the constant care of HHA with the addition of the thirteen Haitian staff members. These children are able to attend school, have clean water, nutritious meals, preventative medical care and a warm safe place to sleep. The Harvey’s sought out an Orphanage Director that could lead the children spiritually and have been blessed to find Pastor Israel Eustcahe’s Calvary Baptiste Church with a strong congregation of two hundred.

Since its willful creation, HHA has been working to build a sanctuary for these adolescents to continue to thrive. Currently in the process of acquiring fifteen to twenty acres of land in Limonade (a small village just outside of Cap Haiten), this will be the future home to this village of hope. A school, church and medical clinic will be built in addition to the six to eight houses that will hold an innovative family. Through solid research HHA has identified that placing six to eight children in a home with one female motherfigure (more commonly known as a Mama) the group forms relationships and learns the value of a family.

The added acreage will offer plenty of play spaces and room to build a sustainable garden. This place will nurture these children in a way that they so desperately need it.

Educational programs are immensely important to the success of their children. A large percentage of girls that ‘age out’ of an orphanage will prostitute for survival.

It was evident that they needed to include vocational programs among our regular education for both haiti continued on page 18

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October 12, 7pm, Fauquier Hospital Sycamore Room Almost everyone has felt back or neck pain at some point in their life.

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haiti continued from page 16

‘We are a regular group of people.

A group with a desire to save the lives of our new found angels.’ boys and girls. Sewing classes are available to girls twice weekly through tutors and carpentry skills are available to the boys.

The kids are thrilled to learn a skill that will provide them with a future and support for their families when they leave Kay Anj. With the growth and development of the HHA program it became clear that in order to achieve their goals a leader would need to be present. Linsey Jorgenson is living full time in Cap Haitian as of October 2011 to help implement building projects, educational programs and basic medical care. Linsey’s presence will also show the children that HHA is dedicated to the care and well-being. She will be able to instill in them individually their self-worth through love.

HHA is different from other organizations that care for children in abject poverty.

Their focus is on children who have no viable caretakers or means of survival.

Their funding and trips are through viral relationships. Rather than direct mail pieces or marketing, they find that real life experiences engage people that are ready and willing to help. With each trip, those who attended are infectiously passionate about their experience and tend to share with friends and family. It is through personal involvement that they are able to expand through generous donations and provide more support for HHA.

Helping Haitian Angels is an official 501(c) (3) non-profit organization founded to help the children of the Kay Anj Orphanage in Cap Haitien, Haiti. We provide funds for food, schooling, shelter, medication and simple things we all take for granted. Our efforts are possible through the generosity of our volunteers and friends of the Angels through even the most modest of donations.

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HALO is a nonprofit Christian-based program for young leaders interested in making a global impact. HALO strives to help save children’s lives in Haiti by giving them educational opportunities. The goal is to help raise awareness and provide contributions to an education fund benefiting the children in Kay Anj orphanage.

Since January 2011, HALO teens have raised over $6,000 and donated 100% of the proceeds, giving the Kay Anj children the gift of a university level education once they graduate high school. HALO hopes that every one of these Haitian children will have the opportunity to go to a University in Haiti and achieve their dreams.

It is incredibly beneficial for our teenagers to go to Haiti and meet the children they have raised money for all year. The program teaches our teenagers about third world countries, serving their community, finding a greater purpose, and truly making a difference in someone’s life.

In addition, HALO teenagers receive recommendations towards college applications and job applications.

HALO members vary in age from high school freshmen to college seniors.

The HALO – Battlefield HS Chapter has been incredibly successful in raising both money and awareness to their community….

Co-Director of Meet Haley Sortzi, ols HALO Program Battlefield High Scho

Before I went to Haiti this past July, my life was routine. It was as if I was going through the motions to get by. After I spent a week in Cap-Haitien, Haiti, my whole perspective on life changed. Words cannot describe the love I felt from each child at the Kay Anj Orphanage. The children of Kay Anj had close to nothing before the Helping Haitian Angels organization brought them into their new home. Almost four years later, these kids have gained more than just a shelter and food they have so much love. I went to Haiti and gained a lifetime of love and many friends. I developed a passion for these kids and this country. Making a difference is what I want to do in Haiti. Haiti has changed me. I now have babies of my own…Haitian babies! All 42 of our kids have touched my heart in such a significant way. The kids that are not in our orphanage, those living on the streets, have influenced me greatly. Even without a home, the children always have smile on their face. It is inspiring. I got involved with HALO because I want other teens to experience Haiti. My hope is for each teen in our HALO-Battlefield High School Chapter to witness the undying love of our kids.

We are working to accomplish this goal and I look forward to going back to Haiti in December and starting my internship July 2012.

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The HALO program is operated, based on a fundraising commitment from the members.

Members must host at least one fundraiser to benefit the children in Kay Anj orphanage within one school year. The rest of the year is spent hosting fundraisers geared towards raising money for their group trip to Haiti. The trips are for one week and typically occur in April, July and December.

The majority of high school students involved, start their own chapters once they go to college. HALO offers internship opportunities for students at the college level as well.

“Ever since my first trip to Haiti, I realized how important it was for our youth to get involved in this mission. It is unbelievable to see how fast both the US and the Haitian teenagers bond with each other. The Haitian children thrive on our US teenagers, and wait many months to meet their new friends. Likewise, ever since the HALO program started, I have seen many US teenagers grow through their experience. I have literally watched their lives completely change. I feel blessed to be a part of it all.” -Linsey Jorgenson, Program Director, HHA. If you are interested in getting involved, attending a trip, or starting your own chapter, please contact Linsey Jorgenson – linsey@hhangels.org.

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Run Cloggers (BRC) are a dedicated group of dancers in the Western Prince William area driven to promote and preserve this form of Appalachian dance.

They showcase their skills at over thirty performances a year including shows, exhibitions, fairs and festivals usually as a community service to share their enthusiasm.

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This modest group has participated in elaborate performances including Walt Disney World, Carnival Cruise Ship The Fantasy, National Independence Day Parade and the Pageant of Peace in Washington, D.C, the 1996 Olympic Torch Run in Dale City, Va, The Opryland Hotel in Nashville, TN and were even broadcasted on television for “Communicating Today” on Fairfax Channel 10. They dance locally at events like Haymarket Day, Earth Day, Pumpkin Pandemonium and various happenings in the Manassas area.

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The BRC is unmistakable in their blue, white and red getup with crisp white shoes. They’ve expanded their music selection from traditional blue grass to a range that include top forties, country, modern, Celtic and swing. They incorporated Appalachian Clogging, modern clogging, Irish and Canadian step dancing and swing in their routines to keep them fresh.

A new season is approaching in October for BRC, they will have their first lesson in Haymarket beginning at 6pm each Monday in October and November. These lessons are open to anyone interested in joining the club or clogging and no experience is required just an open mind and a willingness to learn.

Put on Your D ancin’ Shoes Twirling, tapping, dipping, promenading, and gyrating are all movements that embrace self-expression through dance. While wallflowers might not be able to understand, dancing initiates a sensation that flows freely through the body igniting emotion. Whether its the waltz, the two-step, dirty dancing, break dancing or folk dancing all genres’ have been an outlet for passion and a spark for social interaction among their admirers. Clogging is no exception and there is a group in the area that practices, parties and performs together.

As settlers found a home in the Appalachian Mountains bonds were created through their fondness of dance. Irish, Scottish, English and DutchGermans shared their native techniques of folk dancing and unknowingly formed a new style - clogging developed through the tapping of their toes to the whining of the fiddle and blue grass tunes. Clogging has been influenced by a number of cultures, generations, and trends making it truly a kaleidoscope of dance techniques. It’s evolution and fascination are still practiced today in our community.

For almost thirty years a not-for-profit organization in our community has been dancing to share their love and admiration for clogging. The Bull

“We will teach you how to dance as young as the age of 8 and all of the way up to as young as you feel,” mentioned Jan Sutton an active BRC member.

December kicks off their year with holiday performances as well as holiday parties and a chance for the members to perform their newly learned routines and steps. January brings in a new year and their annual Potomac Double Down workshop in Haymarket. In previous years it has welcomed up to 300 people from different states and even Canada to learn and share new dance techniques.

“Its neat and fun,” Sutton said. “People who have never seen clogging and people who have been clogging for years come together.”

The workshop is intense cramming steps, music, dances, and laughter into a solid twelve-hour day. Knowledgeable instructors lead the program to educate clogging newbies and to refine veterans in their skills. Clubs, organizations, and individuals from all over are represented here at this dance hub – congregating to enjoy themselves with others that are curious or appreciate the dance.

The BRC is seeking new members and encourages everyone to come out and give it a try. Practices are held on Monday’s beginning October 3rd, and are considered beginner classes. For more information on how to join, how to participate, how to book performances or general information on The Bull Run Cloggers please visit their website at www.bullruncloggers.org.

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Residents of Prince William County and the Cities of Manassas and Manassas Park have a new tool for managing health care costs—the ChamberRX prescription discount card. A program of the Prince William Chamber of Commerce, ChamberRX provides discounts of up to 85% on medicine and other healthcare supplies at participating pharmacies.

The Greater Prince William Community Health Center, located at 4379 Ridgewood Center Drive in Woodbridge, is the first distribution center for the card. Participants can also register for the program online by visiting the “Prince William” section of www.pwchamber.org. Additional locations to pick up cards will be listed on this site as new distribution partners join the program.

Dalena Kanouse, Chair of the Chamber’s Community Outreach Committee presented an initial supply of ChamberRX cards to Frank

Prinicipi, Executive Director of the Center. The presentation took place during a special meeting of the Chamber’s Health & Wellness Council, which included a tour of the facilities.

“Now, community members can pick up ChamberRX cards at the Center, which provides comprehensive medical and dental services on a sliding scale. On behalf of the Prince William Chamber, I look forward to our partnership and to supporting the important work done here,” said Kanous.

Principi said the card would offer another way for patients to, “not have to choose between keeping the lights on and getting needed medication.”

“Through Chamber RX, we are able to offer families a tool for helping to manage healthcare costs, so that they can be healthier, happier—and more productive. The end result is good for area employers and for the community,” said Debbie Jones, Chief Operating Office of the Chamber.

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Building an excellent professional reputation is critical to career growth. After all, your next job, promotion or customer will most likely come from a referral by a friend, boss or colleague. Doing good work, participating in industry associations, publishing and networking have served us well in the past as reputation building tools. However, in the growing world of online social media, the traditional tools won’t be enough. The business professional of the not-so-distant future will need an excellent online reputation to grow their career or business!

Even a business that selects you for a first round interview will do a search online to get more information about your professional reputation.

When this happens you don’t want to be the candidate with no online presence, no online reputation. No reputation = Risk! The reason we re-use a business and hire people we know is that the risk is low – we know what we’re getting. So unless the reputation is bad, we will fall on the side of what we know. Building an online reputation helps people to know you, even though you’ve never met or talked. Good Reputation = Relationship! And relationship reduces risk.

LinkedIn At the core, LinkedIn manages two very important things to your online (and offline) reputation – experience and contacts. By building your profile and using other LinkedIn tools you can present your experience in great detail for others to see. Not only will they see what you have written, they will also see what others write about you with the recommendation tool. “Connecting” enables people to find you through their connections and ask for referrals. Having a strong list of industry connections builds your reputation as an experienced, well connected professional.

Comments Online professional publications are different from print in that you can respond to an author directly and immediately using the comments functionality. It’s also different because your comments become a permanent addition to the online article. Just like asking the right questions and making intelligent observations establishes credibility in a face-toface discussion, posting good comments builds your online credibility and promotes your online presence.

Blogging Blogging is like sending out a personal professional publication! If you have the time and ability to write (or record) great content, blogging can significantly impact your online reputation. Imagine looking for someone to fill a sales position and narrowing it down to two candidates. A quick online search reveals that one candidate has been blogging once a month for three years on topics related to your industry. With everything else equal, this is a big plus because it demonstrates expertise and confidence, providing insight into their capabilities and removing risk.

Facebook With over 700 Million users worldwide, Facebook must be a part of every online discussion.

If you decide to be Facebook friends with business colleagues and the boss, please think about what, and when, you post. If used properly Facebook can be a tremendous tool to promote business and build a professional reputation. However, frequent personal posts during work hours that your boss and other colleagues can see, won’t help your online reputation.

Sharing Once connected it is important to share. Reading a colleague’s Facebook or blog post and then sharing it with your network is the greatest form of online flattery! Sharing says that their content was valuable enough for you to take the time and risk your own reputation.

Sharing good content also builds your reputation for being the got-to person with access to the best information.

Start Simple, But Start There are a ton of online tools, enough that it’s easy to become overwhelmed and freeze with information overload. I tell my clients to start simple. Open a LinkedIn account and build out a professional profile. Once that is done, move to the next thing, then the next. Over time your online reputation will be as good as your offline reputation. The difference is that thousands more people will have access to that great information!

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Blue Ridge Seafood

blue ridge seafood Virginia harbors in its center its most precious attraction, the Blue Ridge Mountains. Within those foothills sits a proud heritage, a unique culture, miles of trails, breathtaking views and a little seafood joint that’s been wowing area folks since 1979. Blue Ridge Seafood Restaurant located on Route 29 has been family owned and operated for over 30 years, providing quality aquatic fare and friendly service in a comfortable casual establishment.

A coastal blue hugs the building accented by white strung lights that initiates a carefree essence in all its visitors – similar to that feeling you get when you smell the salt of the ocean after a long absence. The interior is nautically inspired with sea creatures and the occasional piece of Virginia Tech paraphernalia. Prefer to eat your meal with a proper table and chairs, ask to be seated on the left. If you like the usual brown disposable paper to top your picnic table, ask to be seated on the right with the big screen television that broadcasts most games.

“Pretty much if it walks, crawls, or swims we take care of it,” Manager, Mark Donovan laughed when talking about the variety on their menu.

Get started with an appetizer sure to leave your taste buds craving more.

Their homemade Hot Crab and Lobster Dip is teeming with delicious bites of juicy meat. Their Stuffed Mushroom Caps, Steamed Oysters and a side of Hush Puppies are all excellent choices. Feeling adventurous try their Cajun battered Gator Tail – it’s tasty and definitely a conversation starter.

“We strive to have what’s best out there on the market,” Mark explained.

They have a variety of vendors that they use to bring in the best the deep blue has to offer.

Grab their Sautéed Crab Cake Sandwich served with French Fries and Cole Slaw as a lunch option. The Lobster Bisque and in-house made Crab Soup is flavorful and either would be paired nicely with a House or Caesar Salad.

Their most popular dishes would be their Fried Oysters, Spiced Shrimp that’s steamed to perfection, Soft Shell Platter is lightly battered and fried, Alaskan Crab Legs and Lobsters. Blue Ridge has 6 lobster tanks that have the capability of holding 1,500 pounds of this delicious crustacean at once. The cascading tanks separate the lobsters by weight. This gives the restaurant the freedom to cater to their guests specific needs, whether its a lobster for one or one lobster for an entire family. Their Stuffed Flounder and Stuffed Shrimp are both packed with crabmeat stuffing and satisfying.

All dinner entrée’s offer plentiful portions with a choice of two sides. And of course, crabs!

Can’t commit to one seafood item for dinner? Don’t worry, Blue Ridge offers a Create Your Own Dinner option, allowing you to choose from 2, 3 or 4 popular items.

“One of our best menu options is the Create Your Own,” Manager Donna Donovan said. “It gives you the option to get a taste for exactly what you want.”

If there is still room for dessert after swallowing up the best that the ocean has to offer, it’s a necessity to order one of their three homemade sweets: cheesecake, Key Lime Pie or Peanut Butter Pie. Their back patio is equipped with picnic tables, umbrellas, live entertainment, tropical plants, and a full service tiki bar. This unassuming paradise is perfect for a quick staycation.

Blue Ridge Seafood is located at 15704 Lee Highway in Gainesville near the intersection with Route 15 – look for the white summer-like strung lights. They are open Tuesday through Thursday 3:00pm to 9:00pm, Friday and Saturday 12:00pm to 10:00pm and Sunday 12:00pm to 9:00pm. Blue Ridge requests that calls be placed in advance for carry out or crab orders on Friday and Saturdays. Go ahead and give them a call at (703)7549852, check out their website at www.blueridgeseafood.com and ‘Like’ them on Facebook to see their up to the minute specials.

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

A La Carte Catering & To-Go

(703)754-2714 • 6608 James Madison Hwy M-Fri 6am-3pm; Sat 8am-4pm

Offering breakfast and lunch with locally roasted coffee, fresh baked goods, salads, bbq, NY-style deli sandwiches and po’ boys with hand-cut fries. Outdoor seating and full service catering available. www.alacartecaters.com

Asian Garden Restaurant

(571)248-6608 • 5451 Merchants View Sq

M-Sat 10:30am-10pm; Sun 10:30am-9:30pm Asian food available for dine-in, take-out, or delivery. Wide range of dishes available to order. Casual dress. Affordable and good for kids. www.asiangardenchinese.com

Blue Ridge Seafood & Crab

cannolis. Casual dining, take out and catering. www.desideriorestaurant.com

Eggspectations

(571)248-0990 • 8058 Crescent Park Dr

Mon-Fri 7:30am-10pm; Sat 7am-10pm; Sun 7am-8pm

Offering an assortment of omelets, breakfast sandwiches to pasta dishes.

Fresh smoothies are also available. Extensive beer selection. www.eggspectations.com

El Vaquero West

(703)753-0801 • 14910 Washington St M - Sun: 10am-10pm

Authentic Mexican restaurant offering a large menu of lunch and dinner specials as well as dessert. Restaurant offers take-out as well as a full bar.

Good place for kids. Casual dress.

(703)754-9852 • 15704 Lee Hwy

Tue&Thu 3pm-9pm; Fri&Sat 12pm-10pm; Sun 12pm-9pm

Offering an assortment of seafood appetizers, sandwiches, soups, salads, and a create your own dinner option. Casual atmosphere. Dine in or carry out. www.blueridgeseafood.net

Brooklyn Brothers Pizza

(703)753-6663 • 8010 Crescent Park Dr

Mon-Thurs 11am-9pm; Fri&Sat 11am-10pm; Sun 11am-8pm Casual dining with subs, pasta, New York style pizza, calzones and New York inspired sandwiches. Pick up and delivery available. www.brooklynbrospizza.com

Cupcake Heaven and Café

(703)754-6300 • 14950 Washington St, Ste 100 M-Sat: 7am- 7pm

Lovely little shop offering a variety of delicious desserts, extravagant cakes, coffee and tea. Cupcake offerings include Vanilla Almond Raspberry, Cookies N Cream, and Butter Pecan. Storefront sells specialty gifts to customers. Also offering free Wi-Fi. www.cupcakeheavenandcafe.com

Deja Brew

(571)261-9418 • 5311 Merchants View Sq M,W,Thur: 6am - 7pm; Fri: 6am - 9pm; Sat: 7am-10pm; Sun: 7am-7pm

Affordable coffee shop offering snacks and tea as well. Hosts an open mic night every Saturday from 7pm to 10 pm. Check website for calendar events. Free Wi-Fi. Casual dress. www.dejabrewcoffeehouse.com

Desiderio Italian-American Grill

(571)248-0660 • 7960 Crescent Park Dr Mon-Thurs 11am-3pm, 5pm-9pm; Fri&Sat 12pm-10pm; Sun 12pm8pm

Serving New York inspired dishes like pastas, filling sandwiches and

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(571)261-5959 • 4432 Costello Way

Sun-Thurs:11am-9pm; Fri-Sat: 11am-10pm

Burgers, French fries, hot dogs, grilled chicken sandwiches, milkshakes, wings, and salads. Daily specials. Casual dress, take-out and outdoor seating available. www.fostersgrille.com

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(703)753-1004 • 15120 Washington St

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

Papa John’s 40/0/20/0 41/24/73/2 (703)753-6767 • 6743 Lea Berry Way Delivery Hours: M-Sun: 11am-11pm

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Giuseppe’s offers breakfast on Sunday’s and catering and take-out are also available. Casual dress. www.giuseppesri.com

Haymarket Delights

(703)743-9730 • 15111 Washington St, Ste 113

M-Thur: 11am-9pm; Fri-Sat: 11am-10pm; Sun: 12pm-9pm

Lion & Bull

(703)754-1166 •5351 Merchants View Sq

M-Thur: 11am-Midnight; Fri-Sat: 11am-2am; Sun: 11am-11pm

Restaurant and bar offering food, drinks and entertainment. Schedule of events available on their website. Trivia night every Wednesday starting at 8pm. Private party events, take-out and outdoor seating availabe.

Casual dress. www.lionandbull.com

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Pickle Bob’s

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Store offering ice cream and frozen yogurt, hot dogs, sandwiches, drinks and more. Casual dress and outdoor seating available.

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Pizzarama

(703)753-9009 • 14950 Washington St

M-Thur, Sun: 11am-9pm; Fri-Sat: 11am-10pm

Pizza, sub, sandwich, and Italian entrée restaurant. Available for pickup and delivery. Offer both hot and toasted and cold subs. Gourmet pizzas and calzones also available. www.pizzaramava.com

Starbucks

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

Subway

(703)754-0725 • 5481 Merchants View Sq (703)753-1115 • 6747 Lea Berry Way (703)753-0988 • 8002 Crescent Park Dr Restaurant offering subs and pizza. Home of the $5 footlong. Food is prepared after you order, and everything is prepared fresh daily. Available for dine-in or takeout. www.subway.com

Tony’s New York Pizza

(571)248-6290 • 5481 Merchants View Sq M-Sun:11am-11pm

Casual dining offering New York, Sicilian and Foccocia Style Pizzas, tasty pasta dishes, sub’s, soups, salads and pizza by the slice. www.tonysnewyorkpizza.com

Vance’s Evergreen Center

(703)754-2525 • 3511 James Madison Hwy Sun-Fri: 5am-8pm; Sat: 6am-6pm

Offering breakfast sandwiches, pizza, lunch specials, and deli sandwiches.

Enjoy the picnic tables outside or carry out.

Young Chow Café

(703)753-2863 • 6715 Lea Berry Way

M-Fri: 11am-10pm; Sat: 11:30am-10pm; Sun: 4pm-10pm

Chinese and Thai restaurant offering lunch specials and dinner entrees.

Casual dress, delivery and take-out available.

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