Haymarket Lifestyle Magazine August 2017

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With only weeks to go before children are back at school, we have precious time left to enjoy each day before routines and after-school activities are in place. So, make the most of the last few days of summer.

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Let The Games Begin Northern Virginia Senior Olympics brings healthy competition and friendship to locals

Exercising in the Heat Tips for training and exercising safely

BY JARED NIETERS

BY CHRISTINE CRADDOCK

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Bugs in The Garden

Morven Park in Leesburg

Watch for three non-native insects which can spread wide damage

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BY LYNNE GALLUZZO

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Let the Games Begin!

Northern Virginia Senior Olympics brings healthy competition and friendship to active, retired adults

BY CHRISTINE CRADDOCK

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n September of this year, close to 1,000 of our local senior citizens will participate in the 35th Annual Northern Virginia Senior Olympics (NVSO), which is hosted at multiple locations around our local area. The largest majority of the participants are in their 70s. In 2016, there were even two who were over 100 years old! How inspiring is that?

With the tagline of ‘Living Healthy Longer,’ the Northern Virginia Senior Olympics has been a successful collaboration with Northern Virginia parks and recreation departments and sponsors since 1982, and has provided senior adults a means for fellowship and competition. To be eligible to participate, athletes should be 50 years of age or older as of December 31, 2017, and must live in the sponsoring jurisdictions.

The 2017 event begins on September 9 at the Thomas Jefferson Community Center in Arlington, where the opening ceremonies, indoor track events, rowing, and sponsor exhibits will be hosted. Over the next 11 days of the competition, these talented participants will battle head-to-head in some tight races in locations throughout Arlington, Fairfax, Fauquier, Loudoun, and Prince William counties.

The NVSO provides recommendations for different levels of participation in these games. Those who enjoy recreational

physical activities are encouraged to pursue eight ball pool, bocce, horseshoes, ten-pin bowling, Wii bowling, yo-yo, cornhole, miniature golf, or nine-ball pool. The more rigorous physical events include tennis, badminton, pickleball, handball, swimming, shot put, discus, high and long jumping, running, cycling, rowing, basketball, volleyball, and golf.

However, there are also some great competitive opportunities for those who may be stronger in the mind rather than the body. These include bridge, cribbage, mexican train dominoes, scrabble, rummikub, sudoku, bunco, and mahjong.

Chairman Jim MacKenzie, who began competing in the games 13 years ago as a swimmer, developed such an appreciation for the event that he started volunteering when he could no longer compete due to medical reasons.

He was selected to be chairman after making the step to join the NVSO Board. To illustrate the positive impact this competition has on participants’ lives, Jim passes along a few stories: “Last year at the running competition I was talking to a competitor. He was saying that over the years he has watched his grandkids compete in sports, especially soccer.

Now his grandkids come out and cheer for him. I also talked with a lady competitor last year who gives her grandkids one

Above, Left: Joyce Tobias discovered a love for swimming in her 40s and has been swimming ever since.

Above, Right: Joyce Tobias wears the medals she won in the NVSO swimming events. Photos by Thomas Tobias.

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of her medals when they do something good.”

A resident of the Regency at Dominion Valley, an active adult retirement community, since 2011, David Jerome has competed for the last six years in biking, ten-pin bowling, golf, pickleball, rowing, and cornhole.

A former marathon runner with a 20-year Army career, David says he got hooked on biking about 12 years ago and can been seen on his 30- to 40-mile morning ride through Gainesville. At first he biked alone, and then with friends in the Heritage Hunt group he’s part of.

But as much as this routine does for him in exercise, it also is a way to maintain friendships with his peers.

“Near the end of the ride, we stop at a local location for coffee and friendly discussion,” he says.

In addition to the NVSO, he participates in cycling events in the Virginia Senior Games, National Senior Games, and Huntsman World Senior Games. When asked about the impact sports and the NVSO has on his life, he offers this: “As we age we need to stay active to live a full and better life...I find that exercising and volunteering on the NVSO staff and with other organizations, as well as serving on committees in my community, provides purpose and makes life more enjoyable.” He advises other adults his age who are considering getting more active to “find some form of exercise that you either like to do or do not hate to do, and to start slow. After a fairly short period of time you will know if the exercise you chose and the amount of time you spend doing it are right for you...then you can alter what you are doing depending on how you feel.”

“I do it because I want my grandchildren to see that you can have fun and be healthy even when you’re old,” says Haymarket resident Joyce Tobias when asked about why she bikes and swims daily. While Joyce never competed in sports in childhood, she reminisces about the times while they were raising their seven children when she and her husband Thomas would load the kids onto bikes for a ride

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through 20.

REGISTRATION: To compete, registration deadlines are September 2 online, but August 26 if by mail.

COST: $13 for the basic

registration fee and $1 for each event.

VOLUNTEERS: There is a need for 150 to 200 volunteers for the events also. Those interested in helping can contact RSVP Northern Virginia at rsvp@volunteerfairfax. org.

EVENT LOCATIONS:

Events closest to our local area are held at the Heritage Golf and Country Club in Gainesville, Vint Hill Village Green, and Manassas Park Community Center, but others are in neighboring counties.

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through the C&O canal trails. One kid would be in the seat in the front and one in back with sometimes another one in a backpack carrier.

Joyce began swimming laps when she was in her 40s, although she remembers always loving being in the water. She and Thomas began biking together in their 50s when they realized how much they both enjoyed the hobby. Then in 1999, after a health battle and a life perspective change, Thomas brought up the idea to bike across the country together—it was on his bucket list. Joyce credits him with the actual idea, but because she always wanted to do something like this she was on board without hesitation. After two years of training and one unsuccessful attempt that ended in a crash and injury, they completed the trip starting from Annandale.

It was about 7 years ago the couple began competing in the NVS in the cycling 10k and 20k, and the backstroke and freestyle swimming events. Joyce says they would have been competing for years before that if they have known about its existence. When a neighbor in the Regency at Dominion Valley told them about the event, they signed up and have even inspired more of their peers to get involved as well.

Nowadays, a typical day for the Tobiases includes a 12-mile bike ride or one-mile swim session. “Exercise makes me feel good,” says Joyce, and she credits it for the great health she maintains even into her 80s. “I do it the first thing before breakfast. It starts my day instead of my day revolving around it. It’s wonderful,” she says. Swimming is low-impact, can be done year round, and “it’s hard to hurt yourself swimming,” she laughs. Between biking and cycling, “one does my arms and one does my legs.”

She encourages other seniors to get involved with some kind of exercise because of the positive role it plays in hers and the opportunity it gives her to inspire others. She chuckles when she reports that she always get a medal at the events she competes in but claims it's mostly because of lack of competition in her age group. Known to give her medals to her grandchildren when they win something, she is also bringing some to an upcoming family reunion to be given as prizes for fun games her family will play there.

Even if you are not participating in this year’s NVSO, consider attending an event and cheer them on! ❖

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hen we lived on a quarter acre we got our exercise by walking the network of paths in and around Virginia Run. One evening we went “off road,” following one path leading to another, and discovered something we had never seen before. It was a huge expanse of yard that was only grass and large trees. No shrubs, no flowers, no mulch circles—just tall trees to contrast a beautiful green lawn. It was a surprise and sort of magical.

When we moved to our current 10 acres, there was an area by the creek where we emulated the same effect.

This location contained a few shrubs, some grass, and lots of very tall, straight trees. We cleaned out the undergrowth, thinned out the young, skinny trees and created our own “park.” We have called that area The Park ever since.

We incorporated a bench swing facing the creek, there is stunning green grass, and tall trees provide shade. Ash trees make up the majority of the trees in The Park.

We had heard about the emerald ash borer, and we maintained hope that our ash trees, their favorite target, would escape this deadly bug. Unfortunately, last year we saw our beautiful trees were dying.

The emerald ash borer arrived in the United States in wood packing material from Asia. It was first detected in southeastern Michigan, near Detroit, in the summer of 2002. Since then it has spread to 29 states and Canada. There are 8.7 billion ash trees in North America and every one of them is susceptible to this bug.

This infestation has killed millions of trees and has cost millions of dollars to municipalities, property owners, nursery owners, EMERALD golf courses, and the forest ASH BORER product industry. There are When a tree is infested, dead ash trees by homes the canopy of leaves die and roads which will need first, and then the bark to be removed before they falls off in chunks. The fall and cause damage. adult beetles, metallic The dead trees in wooded green and about a half-inch areas upset the ecological long, eat the leaves, but balance, allow invasive this is not what damages plants to flourish, and the tree. The female create more fire tinder. beetles lay their eggs in There are predators of the bark crevices. The this bug, as well as resistant eggs hatch in two weeks, species of ash trees, but and the young borers chew not located in our region through the outer bark, of the world. Incredible where they spend up to efforts have been spent on two years eating the inner monitoring the borer and bark before they emerge developing insecticides and as adults. The inner bark biological controls. This is transports water and a reactive response instead nutrients through the tree, of proactive. And it might and once this process is be too late, as it is for The effected, the tree dies.

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JAPANESE BEETLE Because “misery loves company,” let me look at another uninvited and unwelcome guest—Japanese beetles. There has been a story told which states a scientist brought seven beetles from Japan to study and these insects escaped, but this is not true. History reveals something a bit closer to fact; the beetles arrived in a shipment of iris bulbs sometime before 1912, which is when inspections of cargo entering the United States began.

These pesky bugs showed up in a nursery in Riverton, New Jersey in 1916. They are not destructive in Japan because they are controlled by natural predators, but here they are having a grand time, again at huge expense.

They enjoy eating roses, grapes, hops, cannas, crepe myrtles, rose of Sharon, birch trees, linden trees, cherry trees, and many more. It is a frighteningly long list. They eat all of the soft material in a leaf, leaving skeletal remains. They also dine on fruit and flowers.

Japanese beetles have four life stages: egg, larva, pupa, and adult.

They spend most of their time in our soil as larvae—those white, curved grubs that I have learned to squish with my fingers whenever I find them. When the weather warms they emerge as hungry adults. I have seen one as early as May 28 but they are heaviest for 30 to 45 days in the summer. I am writing this at the end of June and I have been doing “beetle patrol” for over a week.

An adult female can lay as many as 60 eggs, so anything we can do to stop the spread of the beetles is a good thing. The Japanese beetle traps that are widely sold are based on pheromone lure. Unfortunately, studies have found that the devices are more lure than a trap, and having one, even far away from your targeted plants, can attract more beetles than it will kill. Milky spore, injected into the ground at regular intervals, is very effective at killing grubs, but it takes almost five years to have a positive impact and needs to be used by whole neighborhoods.

There are natural repellents like catnip, garlic, and tansy, but how many of these do we need to plant to keep them off of our roses?

Because beetles have been around since 1912, there are lots of home remedies, including fermented fruit cocktail. Seriously, you can look it up. Unfortunately, some toxic powders and sprays are also toxic to honeybees. For this reason I will not use them, but continue to tour my garden in the morning and evening when beetles are slower. I will continue to drop them into a can of soapy water.

ASIAN LONGHORNED BEETLE I had a young man from County Extension Office come out to inspect our trees to confirm the emerald ash borer as the culprit killing my trees. He also told me about a new threat—the Asian longhorned beetle. It arrived in the United States in 1996 from China, again in packing material. While the main target of this beetle is maple trees—horrors—they also enjoy horse chestnuts, poplars, willows, elms (are there any left?), birch, mulberries, black locusts and others, including the ash.

These beetles were first discovered in Brooklyn, Amityville (do they need another horror?), and Chicago—all cities near ports. Since then they have also been seen in Massachusetts, Illinois, Ohio, and Ontario. Because we have learned from past experiences with Japanese beetles and emerald ash borers, detection was early. Existing beetles have been eradicated and authorities are on high alert for this pest.

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EAT A COOL BREAKFAST

BY JARED NIETERS

HYDRATE Hydration is crucial even when training in the cold, and its importance in the heat is dramatically greater. Hydrating doesn’t just mean pounding water before and during training. Adequate hydration requires fluid consumption long before you’re thirsty. In fact, it begins days before exercise and requires much more than just water. Make sure you’re taking in a variety of electrolytes–calcium, magnesium, and sodium are crucial for the days when you’re going to be sweating profusely.

GET UP EARLY To beat the heat during summer, exercise in the early morning hours when temperatures are lower.

CHOOSE COOLER ROUTES Temperatures aren’t the same across the Piedmont. Finding areas with plenty of shade is an obvious and easy way to avoid the highest temperatures. Many people don’t realize a variety of natural and manmade characteristics can create microclimates, which vary greatly even though they are geographically near each other. Creeks and rivers are natural air conditioners, where the cool, moving water can lower air temperatures nearby. Areas with lots of blacktop and large buildings comprised of glass and metal focus and retain heat, increasing the air temperature

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Choosing certain foods for breakfast can help you stay cooler than others. The process by which this strategy works varies from food to food. If a meal is hard to digest, your body will create more heat. Other foods facilitate hydration and can help cool your core. Great foods for summer include avocados, cucumbers, bananas, poppy seeds, yogurt, and mint.

REDUCE YOUR WARM-UP It is crucial to prepare your muscles for exercising. However, in extreme temperatures, the risks of not being adequately warmed up for a fast start are outweighed by the potential for elevating core body temperatures too high– beginning the slide toward dehydration.

ICE Our knowledge continues to grow regarding the benefits of treating your body with ice.

Icing is an effective treatment to reduce the swelling of injuries, but it also helps cycle blood through your major muscle systems when applied post-exercise, all while cooling you down. Some athletes have even taken to wearing ice vests during warm-up. By keeping their core temperature cool, they are still able to adequately warm the primary muscles that will be used.

ACCLIMATE Sometimes avoiding the heat isn’t the best choice. If your race or event will occur in the heat of the day, you should experiment with training at that same time so the conditions don’t catch your body off guard. Gradually experiment with putting forth effort at these times, and slowly add time and intensity to workouts. This way you can stay tuned-in to your body’s reaction to the heat. ❖

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“Are We There Yet?” A short drive through the countryside to Morven Park in Leesburg proves to be an enjoyable day trip for the whole family

STORY AND PHOTOS BY AIMÉE O’GRADY

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n a glorious, early summer day, my husband and I packed up our four young children, ages eight, five, three, and eight months, and headed for Morven Park in Leesburg. Our destination was the mansion on the property, in particular The Museum of Hounds and Hunting North America that occupies one wing of the house.

Knowing Fauquier’s rich history in foxhunting, we thought it would be an interesting museum.

Morven Park is roughly one hour from Warrenton. Although our typical route to Leesburg would send us up Route 15, we decided to take an alternate route and headed north on Route 17 up Belvoir Road, which becomes Zulla Road and winds through the Virginia countryside.

Morven Park was originally a 2,000acre estate that was bequeathed to the state by the last resident of the property, who was without heirs.

In addition to the mansion, there

is a carriage museum, several old farmhand properties, and other rustic buildings. The site also includes many beautiful gardens.

While the property maintains 1,000 acres, including hiking trails for anyone up for the challenge, the main attractions are in close proximity to the parking lot. From the parking lot, visitors of all ages can walk along a gravel road lined with towering magnolia trees and manicured boxwood gardens.

Above: Livia, Adele and Caden pose for one of many photos in the park’s manicured gardens.

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The Museum of Hounds and Hunting North America fills four rooms on one side of the mansion. These exhibits include apparel, photographs, and equipment used by fox hunters over the past two centuries.

The collection includes a suitcase with compartments for every item needed for a foxhunt or foxhunt-related occasion, including space for a crown or top hat; a complete set of evening tails for formal hunt balls with fox mask studs; attire for women; and taxidermied fox heads. Fine china-filled glass cabinets are placed throughout the exhibit, and hunting drawings from 19th century illustrators hang beside portraits of notable huntsmen.

Even without the brief attention span of young children, The Museum of Hounds and Hunting did not take very long to visit. To make the most of the hour’s drive, we decided to take a tour of the rest of the house as well.

The mansion was home to the family of Westmoreland Davis, who, having been raised and educated in New York as a lawyer, decided to leave that environment and come to Virginia to live a simple farmer’s life. He served as

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governor of Virginia from 1918 to 1922.

The original estate of 2,000 acres was a working farm. Davis’ interaction with farmers that helped him gain popularity and won him the election in 1918. His wife Marguerite was also involved in the farming industry on the equine side. The couple had no children and spent a fair amount of their time traveling. The estate includes items from around the world that they brought back as souvenirs.

The tour included nine rooms in the estate and took approximately 30 to 40 minutes to complete. Each room contained personal items belonging to the family and portraits along the walls. Near the kitchen, an old crank phone hung on the wall with an original list of numbers beside it; on the kitchen table were time cards from the farm workers who toiled in the fields and tended to the livestock. The kitchen has a wall separating the family from the help.

At the end of the tour, the guide walked the group through a former ballroom with an exhibit of the estate’s fine china. Sure that this room would be our undoing, we held our breath and ushered the children through; they even

Above: The majestic estate houses the Museum of Hounds and Hunting that displays clothing and portraits from the hunt. The house includes pieces from the days the Westmoreland Davis family, the most recent occupants of the mansion.

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“Perhaps the main attraction, as far as the five-yearold was concerned, is the turkeys pardoned by President Obama at the White House ceremony in 2015.” paused to actually look at the china! Thankfully, we navigated through that room without a single stumble and breathlessly left the ballroom with our young children, including that mischievous three-year-old.

The tour guide thanked us for visiting and probably thanked us more for leaving and we left the estate to walk the grounds.

A short walk from the main house took us to Turkey Hill Farm, where we found a former tenant farmer house. The fourroom house is open to visitors, and our children enjoyed running through it.

Perhaps the main attraction,

as far as the five-year-old was concerned, is the turkeys pardoned by President Obama at the White House ceremony in 2015. Instead of becoming Thanksgiving supper, they are living out their days on Turkey Hill Farm.

Overall, the destination was perfect to fill a few hours in the afternoon, or longer if guests choose to hike the property.

The grounds are breathtaking and quite the backdrop for family photos. The mansion is lovely, the furniture is exquisite, and the guides are patient, welcoming, and tolerant of young children. ❖

Top Left: The mansion’s kitchen includes photos and relics from the working farm.

Right: A short walk beyond the mansion brings guests to Turkey Hill where the pardoned Thanksgiving Day turkeys live out the remainder of their days.

Aimée O’Grady is a freelance writer who enjoys transforming stories told by Fauquier residents into articles for Lifestyle readers. She learns more and more about our rich county with every interview she conducts. She and her husband are happy with their decision to raise their four children in Warrenton.

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Home Automation Remote and voice control of lights, security, and access to your home

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n 1998, I unpacked my first 'voiceactivated home automation' kit (the HAL 2000). I loaded and programmed the software, connected the Ocelot controller to my massive Gateway desktop via a RS-232 connection, and plugged it into the wall so it could send X-10 commands to the plug-in lamp module which I had correctly addressed. Yes, it was all very technical.

I trudged through and set up my microphone, and said in a loud clear voice "HAL, turn on the light."

Absolutely nothing happened. I may have said a “choice” word. Next I said, "HAL, turn on the family room light." Like an invisible butler at my beck and call, the lamp, only five feet away, switched on. I stood at the cutting edge of technology; I could practically see the dawn of a new era unfolding before me. George Jetson and Rosie the Robot were right around the corner.

Something similar happened in 2017 when I unpacked my second voice-activated home automation kit, the Amazon Echo. I plugged it in, turned it on, started the app, and in a few minutes said in a loud, clear voice "Alexa, turn on the light."

Nothing happened, except me stating something I cannot place in print. "Alexa, turn on the hallway light." The hallway light sprang to life. Yes, the switch was only five feet away. But the myriad of possibilities unfolded in front of me.

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"It's just a fad," you say?

In 2016, the global home automation system market was valued at $39.93 billion*.

That number is expected to grow to $79 billion by 2022*. Amazon has sold more than 10 million devices equipped with Alexa, its voice-controlled automation and information software. Google won't say how many home devices it has sold, but you can be assured it's a lot. Home automation is now making some big waves and a lot of companies are jumping in. Much has changed since my first experiments with building a 'smart home,' but a lot is still the same.

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The 'smart home' vs 'home automation' Many people use the terms “smart home” and “home automation” interchangeably, but really a smart home will use automation; it reacts to your input or to environmental conditions.

Home automation will perform tasks automatically on your behalf.

Home features Take my house, for example. We'll call this my “get home” scene. One mile before I get home I cross a geofence (a virtual perimeter around my house that allows the location of my cell phone to trigger an event). If it is after dark, my front porch light turns on and will stay on until I go to bed, or until midnight, whichever comes first.

I, like most Americans, have a perfectly nice two-car garage filled to the brim with absolutely essential objects, so I have no room for my car. That's okay, because I have low-voltage path lighting to get me to the front door. I enter the code on my door lock (keys are so last year!) and the security panel recognizes that it's me and disarms the system.

The foyer lights turn on automatically for two minutes as I make my way to the kitchen, which is normally my first stop. The security system also notifies the thermostat I'm home and will adjust the temperature according to the season and time of day.

In this scenario, I've automated lighting and security for convenience and safety. But that's just the beginning.

Vacation features Let's say I go on vacation. While I'm gone, I run my “vacation” scene. My lights will turn on for a few minutes randomly at night to make the house seem lived-in. My sprinkler system, already automated, can implement additional functionality to watch the weather. If there is an 90 percent or more chance of rain, the sprinkler will not turn on. These are convenient options, but what happens if an emergency arises? Your smart home could very well save the day.

Again, I'm on vacation (I take a lot of vacations) and a water pipe breaks, flooding my basement (this actually happened to me before I installed my new security system). My smart home detects the presence of water and immediately shuts off the water main inside the house, and sends me a text or email regarding the problem.

This feature could potentially save me

thousands of dollars.

While I was away, my housekeeper, the person who waters the plants, and a house painter all needed access to my home. Each individual entered their own code to enter my home, and I was notified via text. I was also notified the housekeeper left the window open and my air conditioner was on.

Smart home to the rescue. My system is programmed to shut off the air if a door or window is left open for more than 10 minutes. All I had to do was send a quick text to my housekeeper reminding her to shut all doors and windows.

Emergency features When I head to bed, a single touch on my app or at a wall-mounted touch screen can lock doors, turn off lights, and adjust the thermostat. I'm asleep, but my smart home isn't. If a fire breaks out in my basement, the system detects smoke and will initiate an alarm, notify the fire department, turn off the central air (to avoid spreading smoke throughout the house), and flash the outdoor lights to help first responders determine which house is mine. This feature could very well save my life.

Now think of my 'get home' scenario.

What if when I got home, someone nefarious was waiting for me? (I hate

nefarious people.) I could program a separate duress code into my door lock that would alert the authorities that there is a problem. No sirens, no lights, nothing to cause a panic, just a simple notification that will send the police quietly to my home.

Creating the Smart Home Starting a smart home is easy, but can cause bewilderment unless you do your homework and plan. Be prepared to conduct research, and don't be afraid to experiment. Keep in mind all the systems do roughly the same things, and the basic ones control at least lights, locks, thermostats, and include monitor sensors.

Most new smart devices have their own app, and many don't play well with others, although this is getting better. I advocate a system approach versus a component approach, meaning I purchase items I know will work together instead of buying individual gadget-based components.

Garage doors even come with apps now that will notify you when someone opens and closes them. I use the Chamberlain MyQ garage door controller, which is capable of integrating with other smart home software vendors such as Alarm.com, Amazon Alexa, and Google Home, and can be controlled by voice.

keys are so last year Digital assistants Hubs and devices make a “smart” home, but being able to talk to your system adds a whole new dimension.

There are three main players in this field, but watch for more to come.

Amazon Alexa devices. (Echo, Dot, Tap, and the new Echo Show) – Amazon doesn't manufacture smart home devices, but they make the best selling digital personal assistant on the market. Alexa can be configured to work with hundreds of smart home devices and AV components – too many to list, and more coming online every day.

Google Home. The Home device is powered by Google Assistant which is another digital personal helper.

While it doesn't yet work with as many devices as Alexa, it has a few tricks of its own that make it a serious contender in the smart home category.

Google Assistant has better search capability and ability to distinguish between voices so multiple accounts may work from the same device.

Apple Home Kit. It doesn't matter if it is a Mac computer, an iPhone, an iPad, or iPod. Apple users are devoted to their products.

The advent of Siri cemented that relationship so it makes sense for Apple and Siri to enter the smart home market with HomeKit. Like Amazon and Google, Apple doesn't really make smart home devices, but HomeKit allows it to talk to many of the same vendors Google and Amazon can, plus a few “Apple-only” brands.

Samsung Smart Things Hub. Smart Things is a hub and software combination that wirelessly connects with a wide range of smart devices and makes them work together. Smart Things doesn't have a voice interface, but can be configured to work with Amazon Echo and Google Home.

Other types of automation available A complete list of automation device and software would be extremely long, but here are a few new, cool, and unusual items that might be of interest.

Samsung Family Hub refrigerators. This awesome new fridge brings hi-tech to your kitchen. It features a 21" connected touchscreen that allows you to create shopping lists, share photos, and stream media from your smartphone or tv. It also has three cameras to see inside your refrigerator, because sometimes there's just nothing on tv so you can watch your yogurt.

Philips Hue. Hue is a fantastic lighting system. It starts with the Hue controller and a single LED bulb with a choice of 16 million colors. Any mood, any task, and any time, there is a setting for you. The Hue has been out for awhile and there is a lot of competition in this category. Philips has the best bulbs and app, and more automation systems are starting to integrate with them.

Skybell HD WiFi Video doorbell.

One of the many new Wifi-connected doorbells which enables you to see

who's at your door from anywhere with an internet connection. The motion-activated option allows you to see people BEFORE they ring your doorbell, or if they're just dropping off a flyer or package.

Kohler Numi. The most technologically advanced toilet on the market, the Kohler Numi features multiple user settings, a remote control, an app, motion activated cover and seat, advanced bidet functionality, integrated air dryer, heated seat, foot warmers, music via Bluetooth or aux input jack, and a deodorizer.

Toasteroid. Currently in a Kickstarter funding campaign, this app-controlled toaster will allow you to print the weather, a message, or a simple drawing on your slice of morning toast. Why? Just because.

SensoWave Stepla. Because this is Fauquier County, I would be remiss if I didn't mention the the perfect app and device—for your cow. Stepla provides GPS and individual sensors to provide real time monitoring of a livestock herd. The app includes an animal’s location and activity levels, helping farmers to reduce costs and gain peace of mind.

My final advice Start small—automate a light, lock, or thermostat. Build your system over time. Don't forget to always maintain strong Wifi passwords and encryption, and most of all, have fun. ❖

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About the AUTHOR Charlotte Wagner, BSc owns and operates K9ology LLC in Warrenton where she teaches group and private training classes for pet, competition, and working dogs. She holds a Bachelors of Science with honors in Animal Management from the University of Essex with a special interest in behavior. She regularly competes with her furry family members in breed confirmation, tricks, obedience, rally, and dock diving events.

A safe introduction can lead to a lot of summer fun

BY CHARLOTTE WAGNER As the heat of summer builds, water activities become increasingly popular for all family members. We may take a trip to the lake or beach, or wander with our canine companions along local creeks and river banks. However, not all dogs take like ducks to water.

Here are some ideas on how to safely introduce your dog to swimming while having fun.

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1. Not all dogs swim Some breeds, like the Labrador retriever, are notorious swimmers; they have webbing between their toes to help them better paddle in the water. Other dogs, like the bulldog, do not have the build or natural enthusiasm when faced with open waters. The reality is anatomy alone does not dictate if your dog can swim, and genetics will not guarantee that your dog will enjoy water activities. Careful introduction, fostering confidence through motivation, and building trust are key to making your dog water-savvy, regardless of breed or genetic makeup.

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3. Start desensitization in shallow waters If you’re visiting a creek or watering hole, start off with shallow waters. Walk into the water with your dog, praising them along the way. Use a toy to encourage him, or use some highvalue treats for curious and confident behavior. Start off by having your dog get used to standing in the shallow water before attempting a deeper area and swimming.

You can slowly begin going further into the water, calling your dog to you to further build confidence.

When introducing your dog to swimming, ensure it’s a gradual process over multiple days. This will help to prevent your pup from getting overwhelmed. Make the practice sessions short and sweet to ensure the focus is on confidence.

4. In the pool If you have a backyard pool it is vital to teach your dog how to safely climb in and out. Start off by guiding him to the stairs and rewarding him for stepping in. Then, from just a couple feet inside the water, reward your dog for climbing back out. Heavily praise and reward your dog for exiting the pool. Once that has been firmly established as a habit, allow your dog to further explore. Even with dogs who are averse to water, it can be a life-saving skill to teach them how to at least tolerate exiting the pool should they accidentally fall in.

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5. Use a life vest The use of doggie life vests is great when teaching your dog how to swim. It minimizes the pressure on the dog of having to worry about multitasking by staying afloat and paddling to move. This is an ideal piece of equipment for dogs that are not built to swim well, and for those lacking confidence to swim. Put on a vest and voila, all your dog has to worry about is paddling forward. Using a vest also prevents your dog from getting its head under water, thus limiting negative experiences in the water.

Going boating? Life vests are good to have for boat trips too. Check out the Ruffwear Float Coats available through your local outdoor outfitters and through www.ruffwear.com/floatcoat, or browse your local pet store for a vest with a good fit. The coat should not be loose when worn and should also have a handle attachment so you can help guide your dog in the water.

Try it on at home and get your pet comfortable before using it outdoors.

6. Say “no” to sink or swim Some people believe that simply throwing their dog into the water will encourage them to swim. For a handful of dogs this may be a successful approach, but for the majority of canines it may be a traumatic experience. This method of “flooding” (as opposed to slow exposure and desensitization) often leads to a negative association and total resistance to water. Mere over-exposure and expecting the dog to adapt can cause dogs to become fearful and lose trust in their owners. Instead of forcing your dog to be in the water, take your time to slowly build their confidence through guidance, praise, reward, play, and tons of support for confident, curious, and exploratory behavior.

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Certain beaches only allow access to dogs during off-season months, whereas others have pets banned altogether.

Local leash laws may further restrict your activities. Some public lakes and ponds do not allow swimming or access for dogs because they are used by recreational fisherman. Note the dangers lurking in fishing destinations: stray hooks, snagged fishing line, and leeches in the water.

In moving water, be aware of the risk of drowning due to strong currents and waves. Learn more about the various types of waters, if there are any pollutants, or if there is a health hazard to your pet (some forms of algae and bacteria can make your dog seriously sick).❖

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“[Battle Buddies] pairs aging veterans with their younger comrades to help assess their needs, help with transportation, and provide companionship.”

BY AIMÉE O’ GRADY

The Battle Buddy Program Bridging services for veterans

BY AIMÉE O’ GRADY

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ighty-seven-year-old Korean and Vietnam veteran Peter lives very simply. His one-bedroom apartment is furnished with only a sofa, rocker, and a recliner that he recently received. There are a handful of books lying on a few tables. There is no television. The recliner faces a large picture window that looks out of the first-floor apartment onto a small lawn.

Peter lives on a tight budget: $1,100 monthly, most of which goes toward paying his rent. Peter’s wife has passed away and his family lives on the West Coast.

Peter does not complain, but rather simply states the facts. He has had two major operations for cancer on

his jaw, with another one scheduled.

Even though he suffers from several maladies, when asked by his doctor how he is, he will answer that he is doing well.

Hero’s Bridge was created for people like Peter. David Benhoff, LtCol, USMC Ret. and Molly Brooks, RNBC, CHPN, created the nonprofit organization to improve difficult circumstances for veterans who served their country and fought for freedom worldwide.

Battle Buddies is one program Hero’s Bridge offers, which pairs aging veterans with their younger comrades to help assess their needs, help with transportation, and provide companionship. Phil Kasky, Captain, USN Ret. is a Hero’s Bridge Battle Buddy volunteer; “My wife, Mary, was with me at [the VFW Post 9835] meeting and Molly and Dave’s comments resonated with us, especially the importance of Battle Buddies and how together, we might make a difference in an old veteran’s life.” Benhoff connected the Kaskys with Peter. “We feel it is both a duty and a joy to help Peter, and even the smallest of things can make a big difference to an aging veteran such as Peter who no longer has the mobility of a younger man. Mary and I visit Peter weekly, we make occasional grocery runs for him, help with errands and assist with local transportation needs. Our friendship has grown and he has become important in our lives.

We have become important in his life as well,” says Kasky.

Brooks adds that “Peter's situation

is unfortunately common. Many aging veterans are predisposed to isolation due to their time spent in the military culture. The military promotes stoicism, self-reliance and suppression of emotion, especially during times of war. This mindset often prevents them from reaching out or asking for help later in life.” As our veteran community ages, even those who led well-adjusted lives can experience post-traumatic episodes when a spouse passes away and health fails. Brooks feels that the Battle Buddy program is “so special because they see glimmers of themselves in each other.”

While the organization is still in its infancy, veteran members, like Peter, appreciate the effort made by Benhoff and Brooks and offer suggestions on the areas where improvement is needed. Hero’s Bridge is committed to growing the programs offered by their nonprofit organization to serve this great generation of veterans during their twilight years.

Benhoff and Brooks are hoping to grow the number of volunteers involved with Hero’s Bridge as the list of participating veterans grows.

Benhoff is confident that through collaborations with other organizations in the Piedmont region, the group will gain momentum and improve the quality of life for our community veterans.

If you know of a veteran who would like to join Hero’s Bridge, please call 540-993-6386. To register as a volunteer, please visit the Hero’s Bridge website at www.herosbridge1. org.❖

Aimée O’Grady is a freelance writer who enjoys transforming stories told by Fauquier residents into articles for Lifestyle readers. She learns more and more about our rich county with every interview she conducts. She and her husband are happy with their decision to raise their four children in Warrenton.

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Coconut oil is often touted as a healthy alternative to other fats, but researchers found it’s as bad as beef fat, butter, and palm oil. The study showed that coconut oil raised LDL or bad cholesterol in 7 out of 7 trials conducted by researchers.

Saturated fats that raise bad cholesterol are common in meat, full-fat dairy products, and other tropical oils. Coconut oil had a higher concentration of saturated fat at 82 percent than butter at 63 percent and beef fat at 50 percent. Saturated fat

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and canola oil. Other unsaturated oils associated with lower risk of cardiovascular disease are soybean, corn, and peanut oils.

Maranian offered this advice on what people should consume for heart health: “A heart-healthy diet should

“oils high in saturated fats are less healthy than polyunsaturated and monounsaturated fats” dietary fat. “This latest study from the AHA confirms what we have known for a while, that oils high in saturated fats are less healthy than polyunsaturated and monounsaturated fats,” he said.

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isitors to local spots like Guiseppe’s and The Winery at La Grange may have had the pleasure of relaxing while listening to a soothing voice perform acoustic covers as well as original songs.

While local 17-year-old singer and songwriter Devin Thistle’s rise to local fame has been building in the last year, time will tell if we all will be saying “I knew him when” as he is headlining Jiffy Lube Live amphitheatre while touring the country.

Born into a family of music lovers and to a musically gifted father, Devin Thistle seemed predestined to become a performer. Devin says, “I grew up always wanting to be a part of anything musical that was happening around me, whether

it was my dad playing his music in the car or me singing along to the soundtrack of Disney Pixar's Hercules in the living room.”

Childhood photos show him playing on the keyboard and piano at only 10 months old, but it was during his elementary school years that his interest in guitar began, says his mother Saburnia Scott.

Devin began guitar lessons with Mike Harrington and voice lessons with Anne Albright at Contemporary Music Center (CMC) in the heart of Haymarket, and “the rest is history.” The availability of classes and the appreciation for music that is cultivated in Haymarket helped Devin to make the progression from enjoying music as a hobby to becoming a performer. CMC played an enormous role, Devin says, citing the “unexplainably unique” atmosphere at both CMC and @4410, the live venue located in the lower level of the building. “I am beyond grateful for what they do there. CMC has not only intensified my love for music, but has also shown me all of the different corners of music and music genres, ultimately helping

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me to find what types of music through which I express myself most naturally.”

Menzie Pittman, director of education and owner of CMC, has had a front-row seat to witness Devin’s musical progression.

“When someone first sees Devin Thistle perform, they immediately notice the depth of his connection to music. That connection is unfiltered, and knowing him I have only seen that connection grow. The difference between a musician and an artist is an artist gets out of the way and lets his or her need for expression be their guide. Let there be no doubt, I see clearly the artist in Devin Thistle.”

In the beginning, as he began playing at open mic nights, Devin grew more and more confident when receiving compliments as he walked off the stage each time. And while he knew he enjoyed performing, it wasn’t until people who wanted the best for him began to offer constructive criticism that he realized they were helping him to become a better musician. These people truly saw his talent and cared about his future in music.

Seeking out trusted advice is something Devin has the wisdom to do, says Menzie.

These days find Devin almost always with a guitar in his hand, either performing at open mic night at @4410 or local venues, hanging around CMC, practicing with fellow musician friends, or performing with his brother Cameron—a sound that is a natural as sunlight, says Menzie—or attending concerts. While his biggest inspiration in music comes from artists like Ed Sheeran and Jimi Hendrix, due to their raw talent, originality, and expression, he says the one artist who serves to motivate his own music is John Mayer. Other favorites include James Taylor, BB King, and The Beatles. He views Stevie Wonder and Prince as examples of artists who show their passion and personality in their music, explains Devin.

“Personally, my favorite feeling in the world is performing. It is a rush of energy, nerves, and adrenaline that is unlike anything else,” he explains. Not the average teenager, Devin has the confidence and determination of someone beyond his years.

He began visiting local restaurants and wineries to introduce himself and ask for an opportunity to showcase his talent. This led to additional venues for him to begin to take his one-man show, Devin Thistle Music, in more and more places in Northern Virginia.

“I am so grateful to live in a community where there are people who value and

respect music. Everywhere I go, I am surrounded by people who welcome me, and I could not be more thankful for that, as it has given me so much more confidence, not only in music but also as a person,” says Devin of the people he has encountered in Haymarket and other local areas where he has performed. While he knows how uncertain his future may be, Devin is certain he will be directing every part of himself towards a career in music and furthering his desire to speak to and inspire others through his songs.

Menzie echoes that feeling, emphasizing that Devin knows the hard work and dedication it takes to become a great musician, and he is more diligent at working on his craft than most his age. “But the secret in Devin’s success story is the joy you see when Devin plays on stage, he is irrefutably a natural, and even better, a terrific person,” says Menzie.

With a perspective that is sometimes hard to find in a person so young, Devin offers this when asked what he would tell kids younger than he about pursuing their talents: “Wealth isn't a matter of the amount of money an individual possesses, but rather, it is a matter of how rich they are in happiness. Pursue the parts of your life that fill every part of your body with joy. It isn't worth it otherwise.” ❖ For more information on Devin Thistle Music visit his website at www.devinthistle.com, email him at thistledev@gmail.com, or call 703-626-1046.

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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I’ve started Aerial Portfolios as a result of a life long obsession with flying, videography, photography, and a sense of career independence. When I saw my first quadcopter (drone) I immediately became interested in getting one. I sold a bunch of my recreational equipment (like my kayak ) to purchase my first high end drone. I’ve had several drones over the years from toys to professional quality.

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I moved to Haymarket because it is slightly less congested, is close to the mountains (I love outdoor activities), has a more reasonable cost of living than other areas in Northern Virginia, and despite the number of people has still maintained a small town feel.

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