Haymarket Lifestyle Magazine October 2018

OCTOBER 2018

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id you know that in 2019 Virginia will celebrate its 400th year of wine making? It’s true, and to herald the arrival of that impending event, fifteen of our most successful wine makers have come together to create a special blend that’s available right now, during Virginia Wine Month. It’s called Virginia’s Heritage and Lifestyle’s resident wine expert, Mark Luna, gave it a huge thumbs up when he tasted it in August.

“What caught me the most,” says Mark, “was the balance of the wine. Nothing stood out too much, nothing was lost. I have no doubt this wine will age beautifully over the next several years.”

For more on Virginia’s Heritage, the players behind its creation, and the tasting rooms where you can give it a try, don’t miss Sip and Savor, Celebrating Virginia Wine Month in this issue.

Speaking of things not to be missed, fans of escape rooms have simply got to experience Escape from Vint Hill. Located at the Inn at Vint Hill, the game is based on the historical significance of the Vint Hill farm site, which was used as a deciphering center during WWII, then as a key anti-espionage facility during the Cold War. The premise of Escape from Vint Hill is the Cuban Missile Crisis – and it’s up to you and your team to stop the doomsday clock and save the world. It’s great fun for families, friends, and co-workers, so check out the feature inside and book yourself a date to escape. We’re counting on you!

There’s so much good stuff and great people in this issue of Lifestyle and, sadly, only so much space here for me to give you a prelude to it. So, find a comfortable chair, enjoy the sun while it’s shining and the fall breeze while it’s blowing, and dig in. We’ve debuted a new feature on the last page of this issue called News from InsideNova. Take a look and let me know what you think. I really hope you like it.

And remember, if you have story suggestions for future issues, please send them to me at susan@piedmontpub.com.

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Revolutionizing Breast Health Close to Home

The Homesteading Lifestyle

3D Mammography at Novant Health UVA Health System

A Q&A with two couples

BY ASHTON MILLER

10 HGBA Member Read & Greet Greg Manzer The Entrepreneur’s Source

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18 Origin of a Recipe Salsa Verde with Local Tomatillos

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Azalea Charities

VA is for Wine Lovers

Doing Twice the Good

Celebrating Virginia Wine Month

BY JENNIFER E. GOLDMAN

BY MARK LUNA

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On Pointe

From Clutter to Cash

Johnna DeGrasse teaches students so much more than ballet

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32 Run for a Cause At this year’s Leopold’s Trail Race

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34 Save the World Escape from Vint Hill

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BY STELLA VERADUCCIA

42 I’m With the Band Battlefield Marching Band - hard work, fun, and friendship

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3D mammography and Novant Health UVA Health System, revolutionizing breast health close to home

BY ASHTON MILLER

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ach October, we celebrate Breast Cancer Awareness Month. From athletes donning pink cleats on the field, to grocery stores switching to pink bags for the month, we’re surrounded by reminders of the importance of breast health.

At Novant Health UVA Health System, the commitment to expanding breast health services and awareness of the importance of mammograms is year-round. This commitment is evidenced by the system’s recent investment in 3D mammography at Novant Health UVA Health System Prince William Medical Center, available for scheduling in October. This life saving technology is already in place at Novant Health UVA Health System Haymarket Medical Center and Novant Health UVA Health System Culpeper

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Medical Center to support early detection of breast cancer for women throughout the region.

What is 3D mammography?

Currently an optional service that is elected by the patient, 3D mammography is state-ofthe-art technology that allows radiologists to view inside a woman’s breast, layer by layer. By minimizing overlapping tissue, radiologists can see fine details more clearly, resulting in earlier detection, better visualization and fewer callbacks for patients.

Dedicated breast radiologists Novant Health UVA Health System offers experienced, highly-trained breast radiologists on site to read every mammogram providing patients with the highest quality reporting.

“Having a fellowship trained radiologist read your mammogram is just as important as having one done,” said Dr. John Williams, a breast surgeon and medical director of the Novant Health UVA Health System Breast Center. “The addition of UVA fellowship trained and experienced breast radiologists has been a fantastic addition to our imaging and breast center services.”

“Working with a highly-trained radiologist means not only peace of mind for patients, but more quality results. Women awaiting mammography results don’t want

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any guesswork when it comes to analyzing the imaging. They want results they can trust, we’re seeing fewer errors as technology continues to advance.”

Benefits of 3D mammography The 3D mammogram takes a typical mammogram to the next level, compiling multiple low-dose images, called “slices,” of the breast acquired at various angles. To get these, an X-ray arm sweeps over the breast in a slight arc and captures slices onemillimeter at a time.

Although technically a separate procedure, 3D images are done simultaneously with a regular mammogram. A patient’s breasts are in compression about six seconds longer per angle as images are captured.

Let’s be honest, no woman wants to prolong the discomfort of a mammogram, but the benefits are worth the slightly longer procedure. Those benefits include: EARLIER DETECTION. By minimizing the impact of overlapping breast tissue, 3D mammography helps physicians detect signs of breast cancer earlier than ever before.

Radiologists expect to see up to a 30 percent increase in detection.

FEWER CALLBACKS. This technology helps to distinguish harmless abnormalities from real cancers, which leads to 20-30 percent fewer callbacks and less anxiety for women.

BETTER VISUALIZATION. Another huge benefit of 3D technology is that it provides radiologists with better visualization to see the size, shape and location of abnormal tissue.

The Ideal Candidates Women with dense breast tissue, younger women ages 40-49 and women at “high risk” for developing breast cancer due to family history are strongly encouraged to take advantage of this advanced technology.

However, Williams recommends that all women, regardless of age, history or breast size, get a 3D mammogram in conjunction with their annual traditional 2D mammogram.

“Early detection provides the greatest chance for finding curable breast cancers, and the best chance for early detection is through use of 3D mammography. It’s truly an important component of the screening process,” said Williams.

Despite its many benefits, 3D mammography is still an optional service, but gaining ground to become common practice as part of a comprehensive breast health screening. Since this technology was approved by the FDA in 2011, millions of patients have left the dreaded mammogram appointment with added confidence in their testing.

Women should consult with their ordering physician about a 3D mammogram prior to scheduling and visiting Novant Health UVA Health System medical centers for breast health screening. Many insurance companies do cover the 3D portion of the mammogram, but it is billed separately from the 2D portion of the exam. ❖

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Greg Manzer The Entrepreneur’s Source 12105 Sandown Ct., Bristow 703-398-9760 gmanzer@esourcecoach.com GManzer.EsourceCoach.com

When and why did you decide to start your own company?

I started my company in December, 2017.

I understand the difficulty associated with looking for a better way to provide for one’s family, without having to work for a corporation and without someone to guide you. Having come from 27 years in the franchise industry, I have a good understanding of the industry. So, I found the opportunity to help people through

the role of being a career coach to be in line with my experiences, knowledge and desire. The franchise field is different than the corporate world, so I put the word alternative in front of career coach, so as to not mislead folks.

What are the best business tips you can offer other professionals?

Get out and network with as many other business people as your time will allow.

When in the conversation, listen twice as often as you speak.

How does your business serve the local community?

What is your favorite season in this area, and why?

I help people in transition consider business ownership. Having another option to corporate America helps close the gap of unemployment quicker.

I enjoy the fall probably the most. I love heading out to visit the wineries. All of the trees leaves are changing, and it makes for a very enjoyable time.

Please share one of the greatest moments you’ve experienced in your current profession.

What are some hobbies you enjoy?

I had the pleasure of helping an individual, who had been unemployed for eight months, find a business that he found to be interesting. As the person went through the process of learning about what the business would entail, his decision included not taking a corporate job that had been offered to him. He realized that a corporate job wouldn’t have meant anything really different for him. So this was all about a truly new endeavor, which was very exciting.

What is your favorite restaurant?

Tell us about your experience with the HGBA. How has it supported you in your local business?

HGBA has been wonderful at providing opportunities to meet and connect with many other business folks that are all trying to find ways to grow their business.

I enjoy running and playing golf.

Firebirds is our favorite restaurant. They have really good food and we love the service.

What is your favorite local high school sports team?

My sons have both played in the Osbourne Park Marching Band. So we get to see a lot of HS football games and we enjoy that.

What was your first job, or your most interesting job prior to your current profession?

While with ExxonMobil, I had a position to develop part of a brand within their portfolio called “On the Run.” I enjoyed that a lot, as I had the pleasure of meeting a lot of interesting people and traveling all over the western part of the United States.

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The Homesteading Lifestyle A Q& A WITH TWO COUPLES

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ave you ever heard of homesteading?

If you haven’t, you will. Although it’s a relatively old term, coined when the original homesteaders had no choice but to grow their own food and be completely self-reliant, today it has a brand new meaning and is being embraced by people across the country. We talked with two local couples who are passionate homesteaders. Maybe their enthusiasm will motivate you to join the movement, too!

SECOND YEAR HOMESTEADERS IN A RURAL AREA OF REVA

What are your homesteading activities?

I grow vegetables (squash, tomatoes, corn, asparagus, beans, sweet potatoes & white), fruit trees (Asian pear, apple, peach, cherry) and berries (black, raspberries,

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blue), keep chickens and ducks (both for eggs only), raise Nigerian Dwarf goats (for milk and breeding and selling kids), and do a lot of canning and freezing.

How much time do you spend on homesteading?

I’m full time (24/7) on the farm, and my husband works full time outside the farm, and then helps me on the farm too.

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Caroline and Robert Murphy, Elioenai Farm

Did you have any experience with homesteading before you started?

Not with the livestock, but my mother taught me a lot about gardening when I was growing up, especially the fruit trees and the berries.

Why do you homestead?

We like to know what goes into our food. Our goal is to be self sustaining. It’s very personally rewarding.

What is your philosophy on homesteading?

We work with a holistic approach, and use herbs and natural remedies as much as we can. We buy chemical free feed. I feed my dairy goats alfalfa hay, because the better you take care of them the better the milk is for us.

What motivated you to get into it?

My husband has breathing problems and the doctor suggested goat’s milk! So that’s why we started.

How has homesteading improved your life?

We feel that we are eating the healthiest food possible, and we are both taking care

of ourselves. Our children have grown up and started their own families. This is our second honeymoon, our second life. We love the country and the beautiful surroundings; we love listening to the frogs in our pond. My husband taught me to drive a tractor! I love it!

What advice would you give people just starting out?

Start slow. Buy excellent quality livestock. Feed them quality food. Never stop learning about the homesteading life. Read a lot, watch a lot of YouTube videos, and reach out to the homesteading community.

The people around here are so amazing about giving their time and expertise. So many people are so helpful, you just have to reach out and ask. I thought when we moved here that we were going to be doing this alone, and so I guess one of the major surprises was everybody helping us so much.

What surprised you most about homesteading?

The attitudes and different personalities of the animals.

They’re each really unique.

What’s the hardest part of homesteading?

Losing animals when they die. That was a surprise for both of us. We don’t raise our livestock for butchering, and we get attached to them, so it’s hard to lose one.

Brian and Casey Dowell LIVE ON 10 ACRES IN RURAL NORTHERN CULPEPER COUNTY.

What are your homesteading activities?

We currently have 20 laying hens, three pigs, two sheep, and a vegetable garden.

How much time do you spend on homesteading?

Brian: On a normal day we spend about two hours on gardening and animal care, sometimes more when we have big projects to do. I have a full-time job off the homestead and Casey home schools our children.

Why do you homestead?

Casey: We homestead because we enjoy it and like knowing where our food comes from.

It’s rewarding watching your hard work prosper and provide for your family.

What motivated you to get into it?

Brian: I think what got me started homesteading is my background as an avid hunter. Once our family started growing we became more interested in consuming healthier food. We started out with a few laying hens then added pigs to supplement our venison supply. Every year we increase the size of our garden. I believe God wants us to be good stewards of the earth, and we try to accomplish that through rotational grazing our pastures,

managing our wooded land for wildlife, and using our trees for firewood and construction materials.

How has homesteading improved your life?

Casey: We live a much healthier lifestyle now. Our oldest child use to be a really picky eater before we started homesteading and now she, as well as our other two children, will eat just about anything you put in front of them because they have grown up living on the homestead. The kids get excited about collecting eggs and watching the garden grow, I think being involved helps them want to try new foods. I feel that a big benefit to homesteading is that it has brought us closer as a family since we all pitch in and work together.

What advice would you give people who are starting?

Brian: Don’t try to accomplish all of your goals at once. Set priorities and start small. There are often many ways to complete a task, figure out what works for you. YouTube is a great learning tool. ❖

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Doing twice the good: AZALEA CHARITIES Supporting community causes and aiding wounded warriors

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passion for community service is what fuels Frank Lasch, Sr. and his all-volunteer organization, Azalea Charities. After serving on the boards of several local nonprofits, Lasch realized how challenging and time-consuming it was for each individual organization to fundraise.

Formed in 1997 and receiving its nonprofit status in 2000, Azalea Charities was set up to be an unofficial fundraising arm for wounded warrior and community organizations “to help them have more time for working on their programs,” said Lasch.

The idea sprouted when Lasch was approached by a faithful donor who expressed some frustration at being approached for contributions so many times throughout the year. That’s when Lasch realized it would be so much better for donors, and the community, if one organization could raise a large pot of money and divide it up among several worthy causes.

Deciding to start their new endeavor with a fall golf tournament, co-founders Lasch and Larry Pergerson, began putting a plan together. It didn’t take long for Pergerson to come up with a suggestion.

“Let’s wait until spring,” Lasch remembers his co-founder saying, “when the azaleas are in bloom.”

TOP: Frank Lasch, Chairman & Founder, photographed at the Hylton Performing Arts Center in Manassas. BOTTOM, LEFT: Azalea Charities contributing $20,000 to the Hylton Performing Arts Center where they acted as the Presenting Sponsor of “Celebrating Veterans and the Arts at the Hylton Center” for the fourth year. BOTOM, RIGHT: Lasch welcoming the Briseno family into their new home in 2014. Army Reservist, Jay Briseno, was critically injured in Iraq, leaving him completely dependent upon the 24/7 care of his parents Joe and Eva. Azalea Charities, along with Helping a Hero, and the Quality of Life Foundation joined forces to help provide a home for the Briseno family that met their needs, including an accessible bathroom, wide doorways and hallways for easy transport, and a master suite with sufficient space for Jay’s life sustaining medical equipment.

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God’s Economy We may be familiar with the word economy in the context of national commerce, but did you know that the Bible reveals that God has an economy? The English word economy is the anglicized form of the Greek word oikonomia. The apostle Paul uses this word in three New Testament passages that refer to the economy of God, or simply God’s economy: Unto the economy of the fullness of the times, to head up all things in Christ, the things in the heavens and the things on the earth, in Him. — Ephesians 1:10 And to enlighten all that they may see what the economy of the mystery is, which throughout the ages has been hidden in God, who created all things. —Ephesians 3:9 Nor to give heed to myths and unending genealogies, which produce questionings rather than God’s economy, which is in faith. —1 Timothy 1:4 The word oikonomia, meaning “household law,” implies a distribution.

Accordingly, the King James version translates the word as “dispensation” in Ephesians 1:10. The base of this word is of the same origin as that for pasture in John 10:9, implying a distribution of the pasture to the flock. It denotes a household management, a household administration, a household government, and, derivatively, a dispensation, a plan, or an economy for administration (distribution); hence, it is also a household economy. Accordingly, the NIV and NASB translate the word as “administration” in Ephesians 3:9. Regardless of the word that the English translators chose, the Greek interlinear text shows that the underlying Greek word in all these verses is oikonomia.

In ancient times, wealthy Greek or Roman citizens had large households with many family members, household servants, and other relations. In order to provide for each member of the household, there would be a house plan to dispense the various riches to meet their needs and wants.

This household management or administration was referred to as an oikonomia. In modern times, we use the anglicized word economy to refer to a system of national commerce. Economics is essentially the study of how limited national resources and raw materials are processed to become finished goods, which are supplied through a system of distribution to meet the unlimited needs and wants of consumers.

The first step in God’s economy was the Father being embodied Himself in the Son (John 14:7-10; Col. 2:9); the second step was the Son being incarnated as a man and going through the process of birth, human living, death, and resurrection (the gospels); the third step was the Son in resurrection becoming the life-giving Spirit to be able to dispense Himself into His believers (1 Cor. 15:45). God’s economy in faith is His household economy, His household administration (Eph. 1:10; 3:9), to dispense Himself in Christ into His chosen people so that He may have a house to express Himself, which house is the church (v. 15), the Body of Christ. This is accomplished through the dispensing of the abundant life supply of the Triune God as the life factor into all the members of the church so that they may be built up as the organic Body of Christ.

With reference to modern commercial economics, God has unlimited riches (natural resources), such as life, love, light, righteousness, holiness, and power. These riches, which are just God Himself, have been processed through incarnation, human living, death, and resurrection to become a wonderful finished good (product)—the allinclusive, compound, life-giving Spirit (Exo. 30:25; 1 Cor. 15:45b)!

This Spirit is the ultimate distribution system, dispensing all that God is and has accomplished into every believer, no matter when and where they may live, to satisfy their unlimited needs and wants. What a wonderful economy!

The wonderful economy in which God is dispensed into man can be clearly seen in many portions throughout the New Testament: drinking the living water (John 4:10: 7:37), eating the living bread (6:51,57), drinking the one Spirit (1 Cor. 12:13), the love of God, the grace of Christ and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit being with the believers (2 Cor. 13:14), Christ making His home in our hearts through faith (Eph. 3:17), our gaining Christ (Phil. 3:8), longing for the guileless milk of the word (1 Pet. 2:2), becoming partakers of the divine nature (2 Pet. 1:4), the river of water of life (Rev. 22:1), and the tree of life (v. 2). This economy is according to God’s hidden purpose to dispense Himself into His chosen people (Eph. 1:9, 11). Hence, there is the economy of the mystery of God, which was hidden in Him throughout the ages (3:9). The Old Testament believers, such as Abraham, Moses, the prophets, and even David, who was a man according to God’s heart, did not see or understand this hidden mystery, but now the New Testament believers, having been enlightened, are able to see it!

The apostle Paul’s ministry was centered on the economy of God. In Ephesians 3:2, Colossians 1:25 and 1 Corinthians 9:17, the Greek word oikonomia is translated as “stewardship” in relation to the apostle’s ministry, referring to Paul’s participation in God’s economy by dispensing or distributing the unsearchable riches of Christ as the gospel (Eph 3:8). In 1 Timothy 1:4 Paul further warns against different teachings that were used by God’s enemy to distract people from God’s economy, which is in faith. In Ephesians 3:9 Paul speaks of being enlightened to see the economy of the mystery. We need to be enlightened to see that all persons and events in our lives are sovereignly planned according to God’s economy so that we may open to and receive the divine dispensing of the Triune God into us. As a result of this dispensing, we will be saturated to the point that we are corporately filled unto all the fulness of God (v. 19) for His expression and so that the manifold (multifarious) wisdom of God may be made known through the church (v. 10)!

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Not only did they decide to hold the golf tournament at a particularly pretty time of year, the founders decided to name their new organization after the colorful foundation plant; like the azalea bush, Azalea Charities enhances the landscape of the community and helps tie it together.

Over the course of the past two decades, Azalea Charities has raised more than $5 million dollars and distributed those funds to dozens of local community organizations, military groups, and even directly to individuals and families in need. Some of these beneficiaries include local Boys and Girls Clubs chapters, Special Olympics Virginia/Northern Virginia, ACTS, SERVE, Fisher Houses, and Rainbow Therapeutic Riding Center; just to name a few.

Lasch is determined to see his organization raise another $5 million in a single fiscal year. Even better if they can do it before he plans to turn over the reins of Azalea Charities when he retires in five years.

Bold? Yes. Impossible? Not at all. According to Lasch, the financial resources are available in our local area. The challenge, however, is in furthering the organization’s exposure to the general public.

“Admittedly, we made a mistake early on,” explained Lasch, “we decided instead of seeking recognition for the successes we made, we would just continue doing what we do behind the scenes.”

While a noble decision to be sure, the organization is working toward stronger donor and community outreach to increase its visibility.

Azalea Charities has already won the support of corporations like Battlefield Wealth Planning, Modern Technology Solutions, BB&T, Wegmans, Capitol Securities, and Engility, but is hoping to win over many more large, local businesses as well. With its wide array of beneficiaries, Azalea Charities is an easy choice for companies seeking to support local causes with corporate and employee contributions. Employers and employees alike often find it challenging to decide on just one special cause, but by donating to Azalea Charities, a business can support several local efforts in one fell swoop.

Aside from its giving campaign and the Azalea Classic golf tournament (which will be celebrating its nineteenth year next spring), the organization also raises funds through participation in the Marine Corps Marathon, the Chenega Invitational golf tournament, and unique partnerships with Dean Baer, a nationally recognized artist, and Giorgio’s, a very popular family restaurant in Montclair. Baer’s commissioned artwork can be purchased as prints or notecards on the charity’s website. Walk into to Giorgio’s Family Restaurant,

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Employers and employees alike often find it challenging to decide on just one special cause, but by donating to Azalea Charities, a business can support several local efforts in one fell swoop.”

order a of bottle of United Front wine and a Frank’s Azalea Super Grilled Cheese Sandwich, and you’ve just supported your community and wounded warriors.

Other than his $5 million vision, you might be wondering what else Lasch wants to see his organization accomplish before his retirement.

He plans on recruiting more local youth to be involved in Azalea Charities and to further the organization’s program to provide relief to veterans suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder.

Lasch purchased cases of Josh Goldberg and Ken Falke’s book Struggle Well: Thriving in the Aftermath of Trauma, with the intent of increasing awareness of PTSD by giving copies of the book away to interested individuals. His hope is that readers who recognize the struggle will come back to him with offers of assistance.

As for the area’s youth, there is always a to-do list that can provide students with hours of community service that may be required by schools or clubs. For locals who are still young (and young at heart) but no longer in school, the organization is continually in need of volunteers to help with fundraising, events, and outreach, and solid, committed board members.

Azalea Charities can be found online at AzaleaCharities.org and may be reached by emailing AzaleaCharities@aol.com. ❖

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Origin of a Recipe SALSA VERDE WITH LOCAL TOMATILLOS STORY AND PHOTOS BY AARON LYNCH, CHEF-OWNER, HIDDEN JULLES CAFE

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s the chef-owner of Hidden Julles Cafe in Haymarket, I often find myself sharing the stories of where my recipes come from with guests that come into the cafe. I think it gives a better experience to the meal, and hopefully inspires people to think outside the normal constraints that we are all used to.

When I first opened Hidden Julles Cafe, I adopted a slogan that I still follow: “Local, Organic, Natural.”

This slogan came from talking to other restaurateurs. I learned that most of the time, processed and compromising products were being used. My passion for Hidden Julles and our recipes quickly became two-fold, to help support our local community and to use only the best ingredients.

I asked myself, “What products would I feed to my own children?” The answer is in the fact that we use local organic products as much as possible, and when local is not available we use organic and natural (non GMO, no pesticides, no antibiotics) products from trusted distributors.

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avocado oil and Himalayan pink salt. A few years ago I had a baker ask me, “Where is your salt?” I pointed to the Himalayan pink salt.

She responded, “No, your white salt.” I smiled and said, “Himalayan pink salt is all we use.” A few moments later she asked, “Where is your oil?” I pointed to the bottle of avocado oil. She said, “No, your vegetable oil.” I smiled again and said, “Avocado and olive oil is all we use.” I then proceeded to tell her about my mom and where our core products came from. Her response? “Wow, I’m going to like it here!”

We are excited to share the origin of our recipes with you in the hope that you’ll be inspired to create these goodies in your home kitchen. We encourage you to experiment, fail - as we’ve done many times! - and grow in your kitchen. Also, please feel free to make this recipe and all the recipes we share in future issues of Lifestyle your own.

My hope is that you’ll create your own origin of recipes. And remember: food creation should be inventive, interactive, messy, and yummy!

Following is the recipe we use everyday for Hidden Julles Cafe’s renowned, yet simple-to-make Salsa Verde with local Tomatillos.

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Ingredients 2 lbs tomatillos 3 whole, peeled cloves of garlic 1 jalapeño 1 medium sized red onion 1 bunch of cilantro 1 tablespoon avocado oil Himalayan pink salt, to taste

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1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees 2. Husk, wash the tomatillos, and cut in half 3. Put tomatillos in a deep baking dish 4. Throw the garlic in the baking dish 5. Cut the stem off the jalapeño, then cut it long ways and toss it in the baking dish. Note: If you’d like it less spicy, deseed the jalapeño first.

6. Roast for 30-45 min until the mixture is slightly browned 7. While roasting, dice the onion 8. In a skillet on medium-high heat, sauté the onion in the oil until it’s translucent 9. Cool both the tomatillo mixture and the onions until they reach room temperature 10. In a big mixing bowl or blender, blend the tomatillo mixture with the onions and cilantro 11. Enjoy your Salsa Verde!

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WINE LOVERS A celebration of Virginia Wine Month and a happy anniversary to us all STORY BY MARK LUNA PHOTOS BY DOUGLAS GRAHAM, WILD LIGHT PHOTOS

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utumn has fallen. And as it happens every year in our glorious Commonwealth, beautiful colors of yolk, russet, and vermilion overtake the maple, mulberry, and oak trees as the steady drop in temperature reminds us that we’re about to settle into the year’s homestretch.

For me, no other month satisfies the love I have for this time of year than October, the first full month of the new equinox. I always find a new rhythm in my pace and the crisp air fills my senses with seasonal culinary and imbibing desires.

It turns out, as good luck would have it, that October is also Virginia Wine Month.

And this year’s annual observance may very well be the most anticipated one yet, as local wine producers and lovers alike prepare for 2019, celebrating Virginia’s 400th anniversary of winemaking history. For it was in 1619 that the first vines were planted in Virginia, with the hope and pursuit of producing the first American wines. To

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honor this milestone, a very special wine project was created and an equally unique wine was born. Virginia’s Heritage is the name given to both the commemorative endeavor and its dedicatory wine.

Shepherded by the venerable Virginia wine producer Chris Pearmund of Pearmund Cellars in Broad Run, Virginia’s Heritage is a collaboration of sixteen of Virginia’s finest wineries. Pearmund asked that each producer contribute one to a few barrels of

their best red Bordeaux-varietal wine, with the caveat that all fruit must be 100 percent Virginia sourced and harvested in either 2016 or 2017. In all, 10,000 bottles (more on that later) were assembled in August of this year, all from the finest (red) wine grapes that Virginia has to offer, including Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Sauvignon, Petit Verdot, and even Tannat…thank you, Madiran!

Aged in Virginia oak barrels, Virginia’s Heritage Red Wine is an elegant, cultured

blend, produced by “A Consortium of Virginia’s Finest Wineries Contributing in Unison,” as noted on the front of its beautiful birchwood label. The back label, also made of birchwood, is a peek into the heart and soul of this project. It reads: In the year 1619, Vitis Vinifera vines were first brought from Europe to America with the intent to produce wine in Virginia.

Eight vignerons were brought from France to set the stage for a thriving wine industry

LEFT: Virginia’s Heritage, bottled and labeled for sale. The wine labels are printed on thin sheets of birchwood. TOP: Cabernet Franc vines at Philip Carter Winery in Hume. The Carter family has deep roots in Virginia wine making, dating to 1763.

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400 years later. Virginia’s Heritage is a celebration of this historic event. This limited-edition Virginia wine is a blend from many of the state’s finest wineries, in recognizing Virginia as the cradle of American Winegrowing.

Perhaps you’re wondering, what is vitis vinifera? Well, in its simplest and most literal form, vitis is the genus of the plant kingdom that includes the vine, and vinifera is the European species (of vitis) that is the vine most used for wine production.

To understand the significance of this, a little Virginia history is in order.

As I was taught in school, and learned again in my visit with Pearmund, an avid historian, Virginia was the first permanentlysettled English colony in North America.

It was named “Virginia” in 1584, in honor of Queen Elizabeth I, and is thought to have been coined by Sir Walter Raleigh, for whom Raleigh, N.C., was named. In 1607, members of a London-based venture called

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The Virginia Company were sent to the new colony and ultimately founded Jamestown.

The next few years were near catastrophic, however, as famine, disease, and conflict consumed the new locals. But, more settlers and supplies would arrive in 1610, eventually stabilizing a desperate environment and bringing a renewed vigor of growth.

As English interests in expanding colonization were strong, self-sustaining growth was imperative. But in order to obtain fine products such as wine, silk, and olive oil, England had to pay cash to rivals Spain and France. Having its own resources in a new colony, however, would eliminate this unwelcome reality, so a decision was to be made.

Tobacco quickly became Virginia's first profitable export, and its financial impact was significant. But Jamestown locals maintained the belief that Virginia could also become a major source of wine for the British Empire, and in 1619 the newly formed House of

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CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: Grapes on the vine at Narmada Winery in Amissville; Dr. Sudha Patil, owner and winemaker at Narmada Winery; the vineyard at Pearmund Cellars; Chris Pearmund, owner of Effingham Manor & Winery.

Burgesses – predecessor to today’s Virginia General Assembly – enacted a law expressly requiring that each landowner ‘yearly plant and maintain 10 vines until they have attained to the art and experience of dressing a vineyard either by their own industry or by the instruction of some vigneron.’ This law was called the Twelfth Act of the Original Acts, and was the earliest documented effort to transplant European vines to eastern America. That very year, 1619, eight vignerons (French for vine grower) were sent to Virginia to plant vines and thus, the Virginia wine industry was born.

By 1621, ten thousand vines were brought from Europe by The Virginia Company, and this is the inspiration for the number of

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Virginia’s Heritage Red Wine bottles produced.

Over the ensuing decades, vines were often lost as a result of failed harvests and the plant-eating louse, Phylloxera, yet wine growers would persist in Virginia. Notable figures such as Charles Carter, often touted as the founding father of American wine; Thomas Jefferson, of course; and Dr. Daniel Norton, whose name is synonymous with Virginia’s most famous indigenous red wine grape, would help shape and define the Virginia wine landscape forever.

The Prohibition era dealt a heavy blow, and it would take decades for the industry to recover. But new and successful plantings of vinifera in the 1950s would be a turning point for Virginia wine. That said, it was still illegal to grow grapes and make wine on the same property, and that would last another 20 years. The law finally changed in the early 1970s and as a result, six new wineries emerged. The Virginia wine industry never looked back. By 1995, there were 46 open

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for business and by 2005, there were 107, a phenomenal growth rate by any standard.

Included in all of this is the Virginia Wineries Association (VWA) formed in 1983, which, as highlighted on its website, “grew out of the desire by owners of Virginia wineries to create a wine community that shared ideas and resources to the benefit of everyone in the Virginia wine industry.” Its annual wine competition, The Governor’s Cup, honors the best wines and brightest talent in the Virginia wine industry.

Today, Virginia ranks fifth in the nation for wine grape production and sixth for number of wineries, with upwards of 300 that are open for business. There are seven AVAs (American Viticultural Area) that pepper the state, with each geographical designation showcasing the grapes that grow best and the wines they produce.

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ABOVE: Philip Carter I had the Strother, owner and privilege and true operator of Philip pleasure of tasting Carter Winery in Virginia’s Heritage Hume, in his vineyard Red Wine on the day it was bottled at Effingham Manor and Winery, a second Pearmund winery in Nokesville. It was August 14. The wine was aged and blended at the beautiful, historic estate, and the excitement of watching the first bottles get filled, labeled, corked, and sealed will stay with me for years. The glass I had with Pearmund and the crew was an equally nice moment.

As for the wine’s composition, Virginia’s Heritage Red Wine is a Bordeaux-esque blend, comprised in approximate percentages of 50 percent Merlot, 20 percent Petit Verdot, and a 30 percent collective of Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Tannat, a personal favorite. The barrels, as mentioned before, were of 2016 and 2017 harvests; as it turns out, more than 90 percent of the fruit is from 2016.

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Pearmund shared with me, “Texture is really important, as is the diversification of flavor. I think we’ve achieved that and I’m very excited about this wine!”

Winemaker and Narmada Winery coowner Sudha Patil, who also contributed a barrel of the predominant Merlot, added, “In Virginia, Merlot is a special grape because it ripens early, doesn’t get hit too hard, and it’s a very flavorful fruit, you can actually eat it!”

I completely agree, as all the varietals themselves showed up, ready to perform.

In my tasting, I immediately noticed the dense ruby color, with a very light purple on the rim. Being freshly bottled, this wine was a newborn. After several wrist-swirls, I stuck my nose deep into the glass and was taken in by a big wash of dark red and black fruits, an innocent shadow of Virginia oak and faint hints of both herbal spice and mint leaf.

There was a rustic nature to the bouquet and it took me back to a log cabin in the woods that I lived in years ago; and for second there, I thought I might’ve just poured myself a glass of Rioja!

On the palate, the wine was lively and fresh, medium-bodied with good up-front acidity and splashy fruit. As expected from a young, tight wine, with both Petit Verdot and Tannat in the mix, there was a tannic presence towards the back, but the Merlot kept it under control. What caught me the most, however, was the balance of the wine.

Nothing stood out too much, nothing was lost. And with an ABV level just under 13.5 percent, I have no doubt that this wine will age beautifully for the next several years.

As I mentioned earlier, the wine labels are printed on thin sheets of birchwood.

Additional packaging reflects Colonial roots and the wine bottle is rested in a Virginiamade commemorative box, surrounded by ribbon shavings of the same birchwood.

The cover label on the box is a reprint of the 1619 Virginia Company seal. The entire presentation is beautiful. The wine will be featured at both the Mount Vernon Fall Wine Festival this month and at the Virginia Executive Mansion, in Richmond.

From its onset, Virginia’s Heritage has been a collaborative effort, and its undertaking wouldn’t have happened if not for the contributions of the 16 wineries involved.

Each of these wonderful destinations, located throughout the state, bring their own unique

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story to the grand table of Virginia wine, and I encourage you and yours to travel to these places, meet the families and friends who run them, and share in their gifts of awardwinning wines and friendship.

Virginia’s Heritage Red Wine will be sold in select local wine retailers, online through Pearmund Cellars, and in the tasting rooms of these beautiful, partnering wineries: Aspen Dale Winery at the Barn, in Delaplane; Cooper Vineyards in Louisa; Effingham Manor & Winery in Nokesville; Glass House Winery in Free Union; Ingleside Vineyards in Oak Grove; Naked Mountain in Markham; Narmada Winery in Amissville; New Kent Winery in New Kent

County; Philip Carter Winery in Hume; Pearmund Cellars in Broad Run; Potomac Point in Stafford; Rappahannock Cellars in Huntly; Rosemont of Virginia Winery in La Crosse; Vint Hill Craft Winery in Vint Hill; Williamsburg Winery in Williamsburg; and The Winery at Bull Run in Centreville.

Virginia’s Heritage and its commemorative, eponymous wine are a true reflection of our great Commonwealth, and all that she represents…shared roots, pride and purpose.

And I think Pearmund said it best when he remarked, “It really takes a community to raise a foal, and this wine is a child of all of us.”

Happy Vino’ing! ❖

Virginia’s Heritage is available in the tasting rooms of the 16 participating wineries: Aspen Dale Winery at the Barn, Delaplane / AspenDaleWinery.com Cooper Vineyards, Louisa / CooperVineyards.com Effingham Manor & Winery, Nokesville / EffinghamManor.com Glass House Winery, Free Union / GlassHouseWinery.com Ingleside Vineyards, Oak Grove / InglesideVineyards.com Naked Mountain, Markham / NakedMountainWinery.com Narmada Winery, Amissville / NarmadaWinery.com New Kent Winery, New Kent / NewKentWinery.com Pearmund Cellars, Broad Run / PearmundCellars.com Philip Carter Winery, Hume; PCWinery.com Potomac Point, Stafford / PotomacPointWinery.com Rosemont of Virginia Winery, LaCrosse / RosemontOfVirginia.com Rappahannock Cellars, Huntly / RappahannockCellars.com Vint Hill Craft Winery, Vint Hill / VintHillCraftWinery.com Williamsburg Winery, Williamsburg / WilliamsburgWinery.com The Winery at Bull Run, Centreville / WineryAtBullRun.com

ABOUT THE AUTHOR Mark Luna is a Portfolio Rep for Roanoke Valley Wine Company. He has a Level 3 Advanced Certification from the Wine & Spirits Education Trust (WSET) and is a member of the prestigious Wine Scholar Guild, where he’s finishing his Italian Wine Scholar post-nominal accreditation. Through and beyond his work for RVWC, Mark writes, teaches and guest-speaks about wine in a variety of both industry and privately held events. He lives in Nokesville with his family. For events, Mark can be reached at info@winespique.com.

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ON POINTE JOHNNA DEGRASSE TEACHES STUDENTS SO MUCH MORE THAN BALLET ABOVE, LEFT: Johnna, about 25, posing for a publicity shot for a performance at Wolf Trap with the Virginia Ballet Company

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hat does a 16-year old dancer do when she needs to buy new pointe shoes? She opens her own studio, naturally. While that might not be the normal path for today’s young dancers, it’s how Johnna DeGrasse, owner of DeGrasse Dance Studio (DDS) in Haymarket, started.

Johnna started dance at 7 when her mother enrolled her in ballet class to give her a social outlet to overcome her shyness. Her father was an artist who taught classes in a studio attached to their home. A naturally artistic young girl, Johnna fell in love with ballet and by the time she was 16, really wanted to take more classes. She also needed new dance shoes, so to earn the money for both she opened her own studio and taught younger girls in the very studio in which her father taught art.

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While dancing for the Virginia Ballet Company, famed choreographer Frederic Franklin offered Johnna a position in the National Ballet of Washington, D.C. But, instead of pursuing a future as a career ballerina, she chose to continue to teach and start a family. After having her daughter, she continued with the Virginia Ballet Company as a teacher. Her love of family and teaching led to the foundation of the DDS that is in Haymarket today.

DDS has grown by jetés and cabrioles (leaps and bounds to us lay folk) over the years. Johnna had a few different studio locations in Woodbridge and taught hundreds of students during her thirty years there. When her daughter moved to Gainesville, Johnna opened a second studio in Haymarket to be closer to her granddaughters. In 2015 she closed her

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While DDS offers all genres of dance – ballet, pointe, jazz, lyrical, contemporary and hip hop and has an award-winning competition team – Johnna feels strongly that ballet is the foundation of all dance, providing the training necessary to excel in every other genre. The studio teaches ballet in the Russian Vagonova style.

As a former dancer and personal trainer, positive body image, health and nutrition are very important to Johnna. She stresses to her students the importance of taking good care of their bodies with exercise, rest and proper nutrition. Her philosophy is simple: “Dance and dancers come in all shapes and sizes and many genres. I believe firmly in building young adults with good self-esteem and skills so that no matter what they do in life, they’ll benefit from what they learn here.”

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Additionally, Johnna fosters a sense of family, where her students form close bonds and treat the studio like their second home. The fact that four of her teachers are also former students proves this very point.

Every December, DDS puts on “The

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Nutcracker” at a nearby high school. This tradition is part of the school’s very fabric and each year draws anxious excitement as the students learn which role they get to dance. The costumes are made by another former student, and each one is used and signed by the students who wore them last. Handing out these costumes is one of Johnna’s favorite times of the year. She chose the Nutcracker not only to have a holidaythemed ballet performance, but also to give her students the theater experience, which is so much different than a recital. It’s a student performance, of course, and the only time a professional is brought in is if there’s no male partner for the Pas de Deux.

As prima ballerina Misty Copeland says, “Be strong. Be fearless. Be beautiful. And believe that anything is possible when you have the right people there to support you.”

Johnna has, and continues to, provide her dancers just this kind of support, and when they take their final curtsey or bow and go off to begin the rest of their lives, they do indeed believe that anything is possible.

For more information on DeGrasse Dance Studio, visit www.degrassedancestudio.com or call 571.261.9714. ❖

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And what better way to spend an October afternoon than running a race through a nature preserve while at the same time raising money for a local non-profit?

Haymarket is home to Leopold’s Preserve, a nature reserve named after conservationist Aldo Leopold, that’s open to the public and encircles the Villages of Piedmont. It boasts 380 acres of natural space with seven miles of walking trails, observation areas, wildflower meadows and signs that showcase the environmental and historic features of the rural crescent. It’s also home to the Leopold’s Trail 10K/5K and 1-Mile Fun Run. The run was the brainchild of Haymarket resident Allen Wagner. An avid runner, he often ran around the Haymarket community, but was excited to discover the trails in Leopold’s Nature Preserve when it opened in 2012. He reached out to the preserve’s owners and community members to see if there was any interest in starting a 5K for residents of the Villages of Piedmont to explore the new preserve. It didn’t take much convincing and the race began as an unofficial 5K in November of 2014. The group decided to make it a charity event and each runner brought a non-perishable food item that was donated to the Haymarket Regional Food Pantry. Little did they know they were launching a legacy of local community generosity that would also become a favorite fall event.

The race was so popular that in 2015, a one-mile fun run was added and the race was scheduled for October to take advantage

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of warmer temperatures and peak foliage.

Working with the White House Farm Foundation, who manages the preserve, a team of volunteers and the HOA where the trailhead is located changed the event from an unofficial to official race with registration fee proceeds going to a local nonprofit, and runners receiving electronic timed bibs, race tee shirts, and other race-related swag. The change proved positive.

Participation doubled and the race raised $3,300, which was donated to the Rainbow Therapeutic Riding Center in Haymarket.

The following year, a family festival with local vendors and activities was added and the event was moved to the late afternoon.

Said Wagner, “Most races require temporarily closing roads, which usually means being required by the local town or county to do it very early in the morning so as to be the least disruptive. Since we have no roads to close, we realized we had an opportunity to make our event much more friendly, relaxed and fun; no need to wake up at the crack of dawn to participate.” Once again the participant number increased and raised $4,500 which was donated to the Serve Our Willing Warriors Retreat in Haymarket.

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to everyone -- dogs, kids, babies in strollers, and folks who’d rather walk than run. Once again, FOHA will have a booth at the event and lots of cute, adoptable dogs on hand to meet potential new families. (They really get you with the “Aw” factor!)

Leopold’s Trail Run is a truly special race.

It’s a closed course, so there are no cars to look out for or road closures. It’s on soft natural surfaces, so your body will thank you. But perhaps the most impressive part of the entire endeavor is that it’s a completely volunteer and group effort – it’s all about and for the community.

For this year’s race, organizers have added a 10K that will take runners around 95% of the trails in Leopold's Preserve. And for families there for the festival, they’ve brought it giant Jenga, spin-art, face painting, and a bubble-ologist. The School of Rock will be on hand to perform and is bringing instruments for kids to try. Instruments and cute, adoptable dogs. Parents, don’t say we didn’t warn you.

This year’s race is Saturday, October 20 from 2-6 pm, and there’s still time to register.

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Upon arrival at the antebellum Inn, we headed directly to the bar, where we found bartender Rob Davis ready and waiting to help us get our game on. Although he didn’t reveal much about what we would find in the escape room, he was happy to go over the drink menu. Unfortunately, after only a few paltry sips, owner Dawn Donaldson interrupted our pregame, last-minute cram session, so excited to tell us about the escape room that she couldn’t wait until our appointment time. Clearly we should have started cramming earlier.

In a short briefing, Dawn explained that the premise of the game is based on the historical significance of the Vint Hill Farm site, first as a deciphering facility in WWII, then a key anti-espionage station during the Cold War. As such, the theme for the escape centers on the Cuban Missile Crisis. However, it is not necessary to be a history buff or Bond aficionado. But then again, why wouldn’t you be? It is more important, however, to be methodical, logical and able to work well under pressure. Also make sure your glass is full…it will have to last an hour.

Next thing we knew, we were locked in a dimly-lit room furnished in standard government issue 1962 military office furniture. Neither of us ever having done this, we wasted several minutes figuring out what to do and how to proceed. If we’d known then what we know now, we would have realized how valuable those first few minutes were. Suffice to say…don’t waste time!

Hopefully, if we find ourselves with the fate of the nation in our hands again one day, we will be better prepared to start immediately, as well as have more wine on hand. Otherwise, Americans will have to learn to say “pass the borscht.”

Once we figured out a starting point, we began combing different corners of the room looking for clues. We realized pretty quickly though, that if we were going to make it out alive – well, at least not-Russian – we needed each other.

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I CELEBRATED MY 30TH BIRTHDAY WITH MY FRIENDS HERE. IT WAS MY FIRST ESCAPE ROOM AND WAS A GREAT EXPERIENCE! THERE WASN’T A SINGLE THING ABOUT ESCAPE VINT HILL THAT I DIDN’T LIKE. — CRYSTAL BURNHAM, GAINESVILLE

Though the setting is historical, the clues depend solely on logic. Much like Churchill said about the Russians – “It is a riddle, wrapped in a mystery, inside an enigma; but perhaps there is a key,” – the whole point is to find the keys!

As the hour counted down towards zero, we were really getting the hang of it and solving clues quickly. We had our roles down pat. Both of us are great with codes and languages. I was the analytical one. Jennifer was the eyes.

Using our best scavenger hunt skills, we tracked down missing ships from map overlays, intercepted and interpreted Russian and Morse code messages, and broke the codes to determine the combinations to get us into desk drawers, despite the lack of illumination and miniscule numbers on the combination locks.

In the end though, there just wasn’t enough time to save the world.

We didn’t do a good job of timemanagement and we weren’t prepared for the number of puzzles we’d have to solve. By the last 15 minutes we were solving the puzzles rapidly, and had really gotten on a roll, but in the end, the doomsday clock won out.

Nevertheless, we worked hard and steadily as a team and complemented each other’s strengths.

In fact, we were so busy trying to save the world, we never even finished our first round of drinks. So we were left with the double whammy of failing to save the free world from Russian and Cuban dictators and nuclear weapons, and being totally sober. We should’ve started drinking earlier. Maybe go with a Cuba Libre or straight vodka. Salud and Na Zdorovye! ❖

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If you decide to go the brick-and-mortar route (see list of local shops), here are some guidelines for getting the most from your consignment experience:

Visit the store before asking about its consignment policies Take note of what types of items it carries– there’s no point in bringing in military memorabilia or vintage toys if the store doesn’t take them. Notice how items similar to yours are priced. If the staff is not too busy, tell them a bit about what you’d like to sell. (Having photos on your phone to show them helps, too.)

Follow the store’s guidelines.

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Do some research on items similar to those you’d like to sell to get a realistic idea of their resale value.

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Technically, an item must be at least 100 years old to be called “antique” – if less than that, or if you don’t know, it’s “vintage.”

Antiques buyers like things that have history; if you’re consigning with antiques shops, it helps to know when and where items were made, of what materials, and anything else of interest. If it’s a rare or valuable item, you might engage a professional appraiser, or go online to WorthPoint.com, Kovels. com, or ValueMyStuff. com to get a more informal valuation.

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With about a 60/40 split with girls in the lead - although each year this statistic varies - the team has already been through three grueling weeks of band camp, which started in August and ran from 9 am to 5 pm during the hottest weeks of summer.

Camp is a huge challenge and a lot of work but it gives the students a headstart on the season. The team practices three times a week during the school year and will perform at each of the five home games during the season while traveling to five competitions in between.

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The kids at Battlefield are “so polite” and like “sponges” says Mr. Britcher.

Students who desire to participate in the marching band have to be signed up for a band class as an elective class in their curricula. And although the practices and performances take place outside of the normal school hours, students receive credit for it. It’s very challenging, he says, of the nature of this activity.

Although people don’t think of it as a “sport,” there is a huge conditioning element to the practices and athletic aspects like stamina and strength are necessary to keep up with the group.

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“By the time they are finished with band camp, they know what they’re in for,” says Britcher. Freshman Phillip Vilar says of the experience, “After the first day I was really tired and I knew it was going to be a lot of work but I also knew it was going to be a lot of fun.” Initially overwhelmed at everything she was required to learn at band camp, Sophomore Julia Scott is now in her second year of marching band at Battlefield. She looks forward to the fun of camp and adds that she made new friends because of it. “It was a great addition to my life and I don’t ever regret it.”

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These athletic performers add some “razzle dazzle” to the show through the intricate uniforms, the silks (flags), and the makeup effects, says Laura Morgan, the team’s liaison but more affectionately known as the ‘color guard mom.’ Strings aren’t a marching instrument so while some strings players participate in color guard to still be a part of the band, others are athletes or dancers, and even gymnasts. But students don’t have to be any of these things to be successful in color guard. The color guard actually begins practicing a week before band camp and then joins the musicians at camp. Practice, practice, and more practice is crucial to color guard since the visual effects can have such an impact on the performance, and more so if the silks are spinning in perfect coordination.

Requiring a surprising amount of strength and stamina, color guard performances involve sprinting all over the field, dancing, and spinning 6-foot and sometimes larger flags and air blades.

Even more crucial to students’ successful participation as part of this team is maintaining their own responsibility to learn the choreography and music. Since each student is just one piece of the whole group, they all must work simultaneously and in sync. This is where the good character comes in. Each student must put in the work needed to pull off their individual part so that they are supporting and cooperating with each member of the team. And because participation in the band requires so much of their time, it serves as a life lesson for the future in balancing their time with family, academics, and all the other things teens do these days.

Britcher believes that teens need to get involved in something to guarantee

success in high school, whether it’s marching band, sports, or volunteering their time. Doing so puts them in contact with like-minded individuals who will serve as a peer group. With any activity, young people are giving their energy as well as sacrificing their own time for something greater. The Battlefield Marching Band just happens to incorporate a large population of great young people, he says.

Morgan echoes Britcher’s sentiments, explaining that since members of the color guard have already spent almost a month together in August, they come to the school year having already made friends. This is especially important for freshman since it takes away some of the intimidation of starting a new school with new people.

With close relationships with Reagan and Bull Run Middle school, Battlefield usually gains the interest of teens before their first year in high school. But many teens give themselves a year to get the hang of this new environment, then hear about how much their friends enjoy marching band, and end up joining in

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their sophomore year. Britcher hears many of these sophomores say they wish they had started earlier. Both Vilar and Scott learned about Battlefield’s marching band while in middle school and became interested in joining. This year, Scott plays the Alto Saxophone and Vilar is playing Bass #5 on the drumline. “It’s an exciting opportunity,” he says.

The theme for this year’s performances is Darkness to Light. A sort of “despair to victory” concept, explains Britcher.

A custom arrangement will use contemporary songs to move the music from darkness to light. Accompanying the band, the color guard will start out with dark cloaks, and then a surprise reveal to really bring the theme to life. This performance is a slow build musically and visually. Battlefield has had a competitive team for years and Britcher hopes to continue that tradition. These committed and talented students will travel to South Carolina to the Bands of America competition this month where they will be judged in three different areas. The visual score recognizes how the team moves around the field and makes use of their space. They will also be scored on how they play the songs. Britcher says the biggest difficulty of participating in marching band is being able to play the songs while moving around but make it sound just as if they were sitting still. The third score category is overall effect which judges how well the performance drew in and engaged the audience.

Come out and cheer on these young people at the Battlefield home games and their other local performances. Doing so helps them raise needed funds for the team. To see the schedule and learn more about how to support the team, visit www. battlefieldbands.com. ❖

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

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