Warrenton Lifestyle Magazine February 2009

February 2009

Inside. . .

Warrenton-Fauquier Jaycees

Fauquier Health System: Joint Replacement Center Certified for Excellence

Chase Away the Blues with a Little Sunshine …AND MORE!

Quality

Before

Capital Contractor of the Year 2008 Award Winner Design Build Remodeling Custom Homes Kitchens & Bath Construction Management

Burch Builders Group, LLC 53A East Lee Street | Warrenton, Virginia | 540.351.0840 www.burchbuildersgroup.com Executive Board Member

Find us on the Warrenton website: warrentonva.gov

YOUR HEART’S IN THE RIGHT PLACE….

HOW ABOUT YOUR MONEY??

If you need guarantees, beyond your CD maturity date There are options available to you…NOW Such as: guaranteed principle; guaranteed interest rate; guaranteed income account growth for income you cannot out live Dinner Workshops Feb 24 and/or March 03 @ 500 pm The Inn at Kellys Ford

Reservations Required

No Cost, No Obligation consultations available upon request.

•

Tax Planning

•

Tax Preparation

•

Asset Management

•

Mutual Funds

•

401(k)s

•

Rollovers

•

Roth IRAs

•

Pension Planning

•

403(b)s

•

Managed Accounts

•

Stocks

•

No-Load Mutual Funds

•

Municipal Bonds

•

Corporate Bonds

•

Variable Annuities

•

Fixed Annuities

•

Life Insurance

•

SEP IRAs

•

Long Term Care Insurance

•

Financial Planning

•

Estate Planning

•

Wealth Management

•

1031 Real Estate Exchange

Freedom 13 Culpeper Street Warrenton, VA 20186

800-790-4043 Securities offered through Legacy Financial Services, Inc. Member NASD/SIPC Advisory Services through Legacy Advisory Services, Inc. 2090 Marina Ave. • Petaluma, CA 94955

540-347-2125

February 2009

3

CUSTOM ESTATE PLANNING Publishers Tony & Holly Tedeschi for Piedmont Press & Graphics tony@piedmontpress.com Advertising Cindy McBride • CindyMcBride@piedmontpress.com Subscriptions Shannon Crall • shannon@piedmontpress.com For general inquiries, advertising, editorial, listings or technical support: E: WarrentonLifestyle@piedmontpress.com Tel: 540.347.4466 • Fax: 540.347.9335 Editorial & Advertising office: Open 8:00 am to 5:30 pm, Monday to Friday 404 Belle Air Lane, Warrenton, VA 20186

The Warrenton Lifestyle Magazine is published monthly and distributed to all its advertisers and selected addresses.

While reasonable care is taken with all material submitted to The Warrenton Lifestyle Magazine, the publisher cannot accept responsibility for loss or damage to any such material. Opinions expressed in articles are strictly those of the authors. While ensuring that all published information is accurate, the publisher cannot be held responsible for any mistakes or omissions. Reproduction in whole or part of any of the text, illustration or photograph is strictly forbidden.

©2009 Piedmont Press & Graphics Printed in Warrenton, Virginia. United States of America The Warrenton Lifestyle Magazine c/o Piedmont Press & Graphics 404 Belle Air Lane • Warrenton,Virginia 20186 540.347.4466 Ph • 540.347.9335 Fx www.warrentonlifestyle.com

Contributing Writers: Jennifer Heyns is a resident of Delaplane, where she enjoys country life with her husband, two young sons, two dogs and her mother-in-law.

She has been published in many local, regional and national publications and is currently working on her first book.

Amy Griffin is the owner of inFauquier.com, the most comprehensive online directory of consumer businesses located in Fauquier County. Maps to all the businesses can be found at inFauquier.com and check out the What’s New page for more business happenings in the entire county. You can reach her at (540)347-4922 or amy@inFauquier.com with your questions or any tidbits you hear about local business.

Amy Gable is the Director of The Partnership for Warrenton.

The Partnership is a non-profit organization dedicated to fostering the economic and aesthetic development of Old Town Warrenton through a comprehensive process of economic revitalization that seeks to protect, enhance and promote its architectural and historical heritage.

4

Wills, Trusts, Living Trusts, Estate Planning, Powers of Attorney, Medical Directives, Asset Protection, Elder Law, Family Law. Law Office of

MICHAEL A. MAYS Warrenton, VA. 540-351-0211 Va. Bar 1975

Prompt, Reliable Service. Reasonable Rates.

Residential And Commercial Service With Good And Accurate Advice

M.S. MINOR ELECTRICAL SERVICE Master Electrician • Over 20 Years Experience • Affordable Service Licensed • Bonded • Insured Additions / Basements Ceiling Fans / Attic Fans Renovations Troubleshooting Interior / Exterior Lighting

New Homes Service Panel Upgrades Hot tubs Home Inspection Repairs

Don’t Let A Bad Connection Shock You ll Ca M.S. MINOR ELECTRICAL SERVICE Your Right Connection

540-347-0849

le onab Reas tes Pager 703-701-6826 Emergency Calls Ra 91 Garrett St., Warrenton, VA

Providing Safe & reliable TranSPorTaTion for 30 YearS Corporate e xeCutive Day CoaCh Corporate Outings & Events Social Events (weddings, funerals)

The CoaCh offerS :

• Comfortably seats 18-20 passengers • Full Galley Dinette • Full Restroom • Leather Seating • Satellite Flat-Screen TV

blaCk Car liverY... A Sedan Service Airport or Hourly Sedan Service

Warrenton, VA Serving Washington D.C. to the Mid-Atlantic Region

Phone : 540-347-0011

Cell: 540-270-6250

www.countrycoach . net

Warrenton Lifestyle

From residential to commercial, J&D Handyman Services LLC has provided top quality workmanship throughout the Virginia area. Since 1989, we have prided ourselves in our custom kitchen and bathroom renovations; as well as home repairs, building and extensive landscaping capabilities, window and door installations.

The Original Since 1989

We are proud to call ourselves “The Original” J&D Handyman Services, LLC.

Visit our new showroom

5336 Rixeyville Road Jeffersonton, VA 22724

LLC.

S Fin peci Av anci al aila ng ble

Still Locally owned father and son team since 1989

Listen for our ad on 89.9 WPER Replacement Windows Installed Starting at $199.00 • Custom Built Homes • All General Home Repairs • Kitchen Renovations • Interior & Exterior Painting • Custom Landscape & Walls • Privacy & Board Fences • Re-Roofing & Tear Offs • Custom Bookcases • Excavating Bobcat Work • Seamless Gutters • Plumbing • Carpentry & Trim Work

Office: 540-439-4859 Handyman1989@comcast.net HVAC service work now available

• Basement Finishing, Wet Bars & Media Rooms • Bathroom Renovations • Basement Water Proofing • Custom Tile Flooring & Back Splash • Screened Porches & Custom Decks • Door & Window Installation • Concrete, Brick/Flagstone Patios • Pressure Washing • Excavation • Electrical • No Sub Contractors/Day Laborers

Quality Workmanship • Licensed & Insured • Free Estimates • References available • Member of Chamber of Commerce • Class “A” License, VA #2705116554A

We Accept:

Professional

WindoW Washers ✔ Interior ✔ Exterior ✔ Year Round ✔ No Window Too High

“No window is a pane to us!”

Professional and reliable since 1989

540-439-4859 • 540-270-5564 www.janddhandyman.com

VA Class “A” builder #2705116554A Licensed & Insured • A J&D Handyman Service Company

www.janddhandyman.com February 2009

5

WARRENTON-FAUQUIER JAYCEES

By Jennifer Heyns

A

s parents, we constantly try to instill in our children a sense of community and charity. As the parent of elementary-aged boys, I wonder how much they will take with them when they leave the nest. Will they go out into the world looking to make it a better place? Will they consider the welfare of others as much as their own?

Statistics show that young adults are typically consumed with career, income, starting a family and struggling to make ends meet, leaving little time for community service. The United States Junior Chamber (Jaycees), founded in 1920 by Henry Giessenbier, has been working continuously to change this tendency with the goal of providing young people between the ages of 18 and 40 with “leadership through community service.” The group advocates giving people “the tools they need to build the bridges of success for themselves in the areas of business development, management skills, individual training, community service and international connections.”

Over the years, the Jaycees have helped several impressive and notable members reach some very lofty achievements.

According to the organization’s history time line, Charles Lindbergh was a member. He is most noted for his solo flight from New York to Paris in 1927, but he, along with the aid of the Jaycees, developed the U.S. Air Mail Service.

Other prominent members of the U.S. Junior Chamber throughout recent history include Bill Clinton, Gerald Ford, Larry Bird and Domino’s Pizza entrepreneur Tom Monaghan.

While largely devoted to community 6

service, the U.S. Junior Chamber also seeks to change the face and attitude of America in general and has raised millions of dollars and initiated numerous programs to help realize

also support and raise funds for Muscular Dystrophy, gun safety programs, antiyouth smoking programs, clean water programs, the Statue of Liberty and St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital.

A large group of Jaycee members and friends turned out for the 2008 golf tournament held at Kastle Greens Golf Club in Midland. They raised approximately $1,200 at the event. this goal. In 1923, their “Get Out the Vote” program received national endorsement and set forth to educate and register as many eligible Americans as possible to participate in choosing their nation’s leaders. It is a movement that continues to this day. Other notable accomplishments include helping to establish the National Wildlife Federation, endorsing and campaigning to adopt Alaska and Hawaii into statehood, and the national “Do Something” campaign to spark volunteerism in America. The Jaycees

The local Jaycees chapter was established in 1951 and currently has 21 active members. “I joined the Warrenton-Fauquier Jaycees primarily because of the community service,” says Anne Grove, the chapter’s current president. “That’s what really pulls at my heart-strings.” Grove has been a member since 2006 after moving to the area from Richmond where she was a Jaycees member for two years.

While participating in the club’s many Jaycees Continued on Page 8 Warrenton Lifestyle

W!

WO

1.

This ye promo a r, I resol ve to t faithf servic e m y busin ul e es to ensur ss pro duct ly e a su s Tasks: ccess an d ful 20 0 9.

Mail a p on a r o stca rd to a egula r basis. ta rg eted po ten – C all P 2. U iedmon tial clien t lis pda te t Pr e s m y b ra – C all s&G t n ra phic Piedmo d/corpora t s. e n t Pr e ss & G ima g e.

3 . Cr r a ea te a phics. media for ea ch clie kit comple te n t. – C all Pie w ith in form 4. Pu d a mo n t rchas Press tion person a & G ra n ew & e & distribu phics. lized te a bu differe sin ess nt. – C all P 5. Cr iedmon promotiona ea te fr l t Pr e s e s h s & G item; choos , fea tur in- sto ra phic e som e d pr o re disp ething s. ducts l or ser a ys tha t dra 6. W v w ic e a s. – Ca rite a n t ll Pied ten tion to o a n d ch in forma tio mo n t P u nal n e ief pro ress & r wslett spects G ra phic er . – Ca 7 . Ad s. ll Pied a n d distribu vertise m t e o n t in The t Pr e s o our & G ra s&G Wa rre phics. ra phic valued clien t n ton L s. s ifestyl e Mag a 8. B e g in ou zin e. – C all P C all P r a nnual rep iedmon iedmon o t Pr e s t Pres rt ea rly; w s ork on s&G 9. P r r a a p crea tiv hics. o duce e, eco ba n n e – C all n omic a l des Piedmo rs to promo ign. – te sea n t Pr e son al ss & G 10. D e sales ra phic velop a o r pr o s. motion our st n onlin e m s. a n a g em a ff to en t sy sta tio o rd e r stem t n er y, a o ffice o ma k nd fo – C all e it Piedmo sto ck bro c rms, busin ess ca easy for hures n t Pr e . rds, ss & G ra phic s.

February 2009

7

494 Broadview Avenue Warrenton, Virginia 20186

540-347-5400

On Site Organic Laundry

Full Service Dry Cleaning & Laundry Plant $5.00 OFF

**Same day service available: Mon.-Fri. in by 10 am / **clean by 5 pm Saturday in by 9 am / **clean by 5 pm

every 5 Pieces of Dry Cleaning Present Coupon With Incoming Order.

Not valid with any other offer or discount.

Not valid on laundry shirts.

BEST OF

BEST OF

2008

2007

2006

BEST OF

Voted Best Dry Cleaners WA R R E N T O N WA R R E N T O N WA R R E N T O N

**Same day service and **clean by does not apply to specialty items or stained items that require additional cleaning time to send them home clean & happy.

Hours: Mon.-Fri. 7 am to 8 pm, Saturday 8 am to 7 pm

Jaycees Continued from Page 6

community service projects is her favorite aspect, Grove also notes how beneficial the organization has been in helping all of its members improve their management and interpersonal skills.

“You really learn to communicate and coordinate with other people. We offer a lot of opportunities for our members to work with different types of people while banding together to help others in our community.” Grove explains that members take on different roles with each meeting such as public speaking or chairing a project. They work cohesively with others, both within and outside of the group, including local government, churches and other community members.

The Warrenton-Fauquier Jaycees take on various projects throughout the year, most notably the Angel Tree Christmas project. Each year, the Jaycees receive a list of applicants from Social Services, consisting of local families who need 8

We recycle hangers.

assistance with providing their family necessities and gifts during the holidays.

They compile a master list of families and make “ornaments” of the requested items for “Angel Trees” that are placed in local shops, churches and other willing organizations. The Jaycees also work with businesses, houses of worship, schools, organizations and individuals who volunteer to adopt a family.

According to Grove, the Jaycees served nearly 1000 Fauquier County children in 2008, a record number most likely due to the current economic crisis.

“We were really anticipating having less in donations and family adoptions from the community this year,” admits Grove, who adds how gratifying it was to see so many people come forward to help, even if they were struggling themselves.

“This year we raised nearly $15,000 and we were crunching numbers up to the last minute to make sure it was enough.

Any kids not adopted we take care of ourselves. We use the funds raised to make sure that all of the children on our list have something for Christmas,”

says Grove.

One of the challenges the Jaycees faced this year was finding some of the children’s more unusual requests. “Art sets seemed to be the golden ticket item this year and they were really hard to find,” says Grove. Typically the Jaycees try to spend about $100 per child, but due to the increased size of their recipient list and the diminished number of people able to adopt families in 2008, they were only able to spend, on average, $50 per child. “Our hope is that the families that we help know that what we do for them is to complement what they can do on their own for Christmas.” Overall, it was a great success.

While the Angel Tree project is by far the club’s largest undertaking in any given year, the Warrenton-Fauquier Jaycees also work at the spring and fall Gold Cup events, host a haunted hayride and barn at Cows-n-Corn at Halloween-time, assist a local 4H group with their booth at the Delaplane Jaycees Continued on Page 10 Warrenton Lifestyle

Check out Warrenton Dermatology’s

Winter Stimulus Package FRAXEL LASER

Reduces Acne Scarring, Fades Brown Spots and Helps to Diminish Fine Lines - $100 off Each Treatment

ALL COSMETIC INJECTABLES $50 Off (Minimum $200 Purchase)

LASER HAIR REDUCTION

Purchase One Treatment and Receive the Second Treatment of the Same Area - 50% Off

INTENSE PULSE LIGHT TREATMENT Purchase One Treatment and Receive a Complimentary Deep Cleansing Facial Gift Cards Available Specials are effective 1-21-09 through 2-28-09

warrenton dermatology &

skin

therapy

center

J.C. Caballero, M.D., F.A.A.D., Jacelyn Norris, P.A-C

Medical & Surgical Dermatology Skin Cancer Screening Fraxel® Thermage Botox Restylane Perlane Juvederm Sclerotherapy IPL Laser Hair Reduction Medical Facials Microdermabrasion

493 Blackwell Rd., Warrenton, VA • 540.341.1900 • www.warrentondermatology.com

Allene Gagliano Lifestyle Ad 4.C1 February 2009

1

9

1/19/09 6:01:11 PM

Jaycees

FH LIFE Center Lifestyle Ad 4/C 1 1

Continued from Page 8

Strawberry Festival during Memorial Day weekend, organize a school supplies drive for county elementary schools and homeless shelters, and coordinate and award the Tommy D. King Scholarship to one deserving graduating senior from each of the county’s high schools. Additionally, the club has monthly board meetings, monthly membership meetings, social events, guest speakers and a Bible study group, and performs various other community services.

“This year our motto is ‘Shine On’”, says Grove. “My thought process when choosing this was that one star does not offer much light, but a group of stars can illuminate the sky. This year I am challenging our members to shine on to continue our efforts to make a difference in our personal lives and in the local community. One person cannot do all of the work, but when everyone works together, we can strengthen the chapter, become stronger, and shine brighter.”

The Warrenton-Fauquier Jaycees are always looking for more shining stars to join their forces. Interested community members between the ages of 18 and 40 are welcome to attend any of the club’s meetings on the third Tuesday of every month at Country Cookin’ in Warrenton. In addition to the opportunities provided within the local chapter, members’ fees also entitle them to membership in and the opportunities of the Virginia Jaycees and the national U.S. Junior Chamber.

10

12/15/08 4:02:26 PM

The next Warrenton-Fauquier Jaycees membership meeting will be held on February 17 at Country Cookin’ in Warrenton at 6:30 p.m. For more information, call 540-347-6550, visit www.warrentonfauquierjaycees.com or email info@ warrentonfauquierjaycees.com or warrentonfauquierjaycees@ email.com.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS: Back Row (left to right): Jake Grove, Kim Heater. Front Row (left to right): Randy Lee, Katherine Lee, Casey Brooks, Anne Grove, Melissa Heater, and Ryan Colvin Warrenton Lifestyle

ramecra t f f ine frames

• Preservation to Museum Grade Framing • Custom Shadow Boxes • Local Artists Paintings • Certificate & Diploma Framing

AD M I REDRAME F LE SA

ine arts

E VALENTINE SPECIAL Mention this ad and recieve

25% OFF Single Custom Framing Orders 30% OFF 2 or More Custom Framing Orders

Old Town Warrenton • Main Street at Third • 64 Main Street • Warrenton, Virginia 20186 Phone: (540) 341-0001 • Fax: (540) 341-0208 • www.framecraftofva.com

When it comes to your automobile you want experience!

You don’t stay in a small town this long unless you are taking good care of your customers!

20% OFF

Your next Oil Change

with coupon Expires 2/28/09

There are other service centers that are larger, but none with more satisfied customers. We’ve been doing things right since 1921. Today, we combine old-fashioned service with modern technology to keep your vehicle in top condition. ✓ Complete Automotive Service ✓ Transmission Flush ✓ Tires - Most Brands and Models ✓ State Inspection ✓ Exhaust Service 239 W. Shirley Ave., Warrenton, VA 20186 ✓ Wheel Alignment ✓ Check Engine Lamp Diagnostics ✓ AC Service ✓ Brake Service ✓ And Much More...

Tom Frost Firestone, Inc. 540-347-1500 • 800-524-7417

February 2009

11

Joint Replacement Center Certified for Excellence The journey to the Center of Excellence Rodger Baker, CEO and President of Fauquier Health, announced last week that designation did not happen overnight. Blue Fauquier Health’s Center of Excellence for Ridge Orthopaedic’s Dr. David Snyder began Joint Replacement was awarded a Certificate in 2004 to guide the hospital’s center of of Distinction for its commitment to excellence development team through nearly excellence. The Joint Commission — the five years of progressive changes.

Dr. Ramser said that since the initiative oldest and largest accrediting agency for first began, the process of care has improved hospitals nationwide – bestowed the honor.

The certification was awarded after dramatically. “Years ago, before we started to an extensive study of the center, its clinical use the center model, everyone did his or her procedures, documentation policies, patient own job but it was more about the mechanics of getting the job satisfaction and done. With the center patient outcomes. concept, everyone Former patient is part of a bigger Carol Gilliam wasn’t team. Now, everyone surprised when she from physicians to found out about therapists, nurses and the award. She has cleaning staff are all experienced the focused on one thing center’s excellence – to have a happy firsthand – twice. patient with a good Carol first started outcome. It is a huge to notice the pain in step forward and it is her knees in 2001. great to have official Three years later, Orthopedic surgeon James Ramser, M.D. recognition from the the pain was so bad that Carol told talks with Fauquier Health patient Robert Joint Commission.”

Dr. Ramser her physician that Wheeler before his knee replacement surgery. points to the best she was ready for a permanent solution. She met with Dr. James technology as another contributor to the Ramser of Blue Ridge Orthopaedic and Spine center’s success. “For example, the recently Center, and some of the Fauquier Hospital adopted Brain Lab is world-class technology Joint Center staff to discuss the surgery. for precise, three-dimensional information They told her what to expect and what she during surgeries.” Brain Lab is computerwould need to do afterward to have the best assisted surgery – sort of a GPS system for joint surgeries. outcome.

Dr. Ramser is especially proud of the In January of 2005, Dr. Ramser performed the joint replacement on Carol’s most painful hospital’s track record in infection control. knee. Carol said, “A successful surgery is the “A frequent concern in all hospitals is always first step of course, but it’s important to follow the chance of infection during surgery, which your recovery program. They told me I would can never be completely eliminated. But need physical therapy and that I would need our rate is extremely low, about one third of one percent, which is far below the national to do everything they told me to do.”

Carol was so happy with the results that average.”

Carol Gilliam offers advice to those she soon scheduled surgery for the second knee. Looking back, she has no regrets. considering joint replacement: “If your “Three months after my second surgery I doctor says you are ready and if you are ready traveled across the country with no problems, to commit to what you need to do, then joint and then we went to Germany and I walked replacement could be the best decision you everywhere, even up and down lots of steps.” ever make.”

12

When

to consider joint replacement Orthopedic surgeon Dr. David Snyder said, “Most people think pain is reason enough to have knee or hip replacement, but it isn’t necessarily. Many people can lead complete and fulfilled lives with some pain, perhaps controlled by medication.”

There are three reasons to consider joint replacement – when you have: • Incapacitation – you are so disabled by the pain that you are unable to enjoy a satisfactory quality of life.

• Unsafe knee – your knee gives way at unexpected times creating a dangerous situation that could result in serious injury, like a broken hip.

• Sleep deprivation –you are so uncomfortable that you don’t sleep; sleep deprivation is a serious health concern that should be addressed.

Dr. Snyder regularly discusses everything you need to know about joint replacement in his free lectures at Fauquier Hospital. The next lecture will be at 6 p.m. on Thursdays, January 15 and March 19. The sessions are held in the hospital tower Sycamore rooms at Fauquier Hospital.

Warrenton Lifestyle

Digital mammograms – a life-saving technology Fauquier Health now offers digital mammography. Obtain an order from your doctor and call (540) 316-5800 to make an appointment. Women who turn age 40 in 2009 receive a free mammogram.

According to the National Cancer Institute, mammograms are the best breast cancer detection tool we have, and women ages 40 and older should have a mammogram at least every two years. (Some women may need to have mammograms annually, depending on risk factors.)

Until recently, all mammogram images were taken on film. But for some women, newer technology is needed. Digital mammograms are also X-rays, but they are processed, viewed and stored electronically on a computer.

Beginning in February, Fauquier Health will offer digital instead of film-based mammograms. The new technology was expensive — $500,000 for each of two units – but Fauquier Health CEO and President Rodger Baker said, “It was important to us to offer the best tools possible for detecting breast cancer.

This technology will save lives.”

Fauquier Health’s fundraising arm, the Fauquier Health Foundation, raised more than $96,000 for the system; $50,000 of that came from the Cherry Blossom Breast Cancer Fund at the Northern Piedmont Community Foundation.

Pamela M. Phillips, M.D., of Virginia Radiology Associates, said, “The radiologists are very excited to have digital mammography available to our patients at Fauquier Hospital.

Digital mammography has been shown to surpass filmbased mammography in detection of cancer in three kinds of women – women with dense breast tissue, premenopausal and perimenopausal women, and women under age 50.”

Advantages of digital mammograms: • On a film mammogram, both glandular tissue and cancerous growths appear similarly light-colored, making it difficult to detect abnormalities. Digital mammograms can be adjusted for greater contrast than traditional film, enabling radiologists to interpret images of dense tissue more accurately.

• Digital images offer additional advantages. Processing time is less than a minute, so women wait for less time in the mammography room while the technologist ensures that high-quality images were taken.

• Radiologists can easily retrieve archived digital images for comparison to new images. Digital images can also be electronically transmitted to specialists in other offices for consultations.

February 2009

Product of the Month

20% OFF TNS LIP PLUMPER

for those kissable lips Special of the Month

Buy a package of 6 Laser Hair Removal sessions for one area And receive 50% OFF the 2nd area to be treated** **Must be used in conjunction with the purchased package offer

BOARD CERTIFIED DERMATOLOGIST

Lawrence J. Finkel M.D.

540.347.2020 • FINKELDERM.NET 360 CHURCH STREET • WARRENTON, VA 13

Map of Warrenton

Why Shop Warrenton?

FALMOUTH STREET

2. Convenience: Doing business locally will save you precious time.

Those hours you would have spent driving and stuck in traffic can now be added to your leisurely shopping experience, spent with your kids, or give you the option of not missing the first half of a football game.

14

Warrenton Lifestyle N

WI AL

• Custom Designs • Repairs on Premises • Estate Jewelry • Jewelry Gifts Under $100.00

s tati r s o e p pr ort Trans Airport y Ex l Airp e m TiTransportation

o

ebe r Pho o e Mik m k for for Mike or Phoebe ol.co AsAsk a

Hours: Mon.-Fri. 10-7, Sat. 10-5

A

ia Design rchitop

Thoughtful Additions & Interiors

House Therapy

W

Utilizing The Design Process, Space Planning analysis and Hand-Drawn Drafts to pinpoint your exact functional needs and unique personality.

Design Services Include...

• Universal Design to enable us to stay in our homes easily & beautifully as we age.

• One Wall Only remodels. The most space for your dollar.

• Green Design. Rework existing space for dual-purposes rather than build new.

• Personalized Color Consulting and Just Right Interior Design.

• One Hour to a Better Room/Staging for resale value.

analyze

plan

design

No driving...Relax. Browse and decide from home at 30% off retail everyday, delivered to your home.

Help low-income seniors improve their fiscal fitness

Unique and soulful furniture pieces from over 40 major companies in America and Europe at 30% off retail price.

The Protective Money Management Program of the RappahannockRapidan Community Services Board trains volunteers to take over and manage the finances of low-income seniors and disabled individuals.

If you can: • balance your checkbook • access the internet from your home computer • donate 2-3 hrs. of your time each month ...then you can help!

www.rrcsb.org Protective Money Management Program

Warrenton Pediatrics

www.warrentonpediatrics.com

Hours: Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri 9:00-5:00 pm Wed 9:00-6:00 pm

Classic Leather Top Desk

Dr. Michael Amster

540-349-3225

Clean Lines Settee

540-905-9221CELL • 540-937-3098

marianne@architopiadesign.com • www.architopiadesign.com Jeffersonton, VA February 2009

Like Working Out?

WE NEED VOLUNTEERS

e work closely with you to create preliminary room and remodel Plans that support how you really live, increasing value and enjoyment of your home.

We will help you

Tim

il: Email: TimelyExpressVan@aol.com Ema

$

341-8840

145 W. Lee Hwy., Next to Sears

488an@ 6 7 4 sV 540e-l3yExpres 540-347-6488

Call today for your appointment 559 Frost Avenue • Suite 101 • Warrenton, VA In the Cannon professional Center (near FoodLion/Bloom and Gold’s Gym)

15

Aging Together in Fauquier County: On the Road

By Kathy Campbell

M

y Dad says he’s been driving for 70 years so he certainly knows what he is doing. He served in WWII. He saved and sacrificed for his family. He is a kind, well-meaning, honest and sincere man. He believes he has the right to drive. Wisdom and experience do come with age, but when it comes to driving in 2009, “practice makes perfect” really doesn’t apply.

In many ways, statistics suggest that older adults are safe drivers, with high safety belt usage and few citations for speeding, reckless driving or alcohol-related charges. On the other hand, after age 75, the risk of being involved in a collision increases for every mile driven. The rate of fatalities increases slightly after age 65 and significantly after age 75. Accident risk may also increase due to medical conditions, hearing and vision loss, medications and changes in range of motion, strength and endurance. My grandfather, still driving well into his eighties, once took so long to make the turn onto a rural road that an approaching semi-truck did not have enough time to stop. Fortunately, my grandfather was not hurt and the truck driver was spared the torment of having killed or injured someone.

How can you tell if there might be a problem? The American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) offers the following warning signs that someone should limit or stop driving: • Feeling uncomfortable and nervous or fearful while driving • Dents and scrapes on the car or on fences, mailboxes, garage doors, curbs etc.

• Difficulty staying in the lane of travel • Getting lost • Trouble paying attention to signals, road signs and pavement markings 16

• Slower response to unexpected situations • Medical conditions or medications that may affect the ability to handle a car safely • Frequent “close calls” (i.e. almost crashing) • Difficulty judging gaps in traffic at intersections and on highway entrance/exit ramps • Other drivers honking at you and instances when you are angry at other drivers • Friends or relatives not wanting to ride with you • Difficulty seeing the sides of the road when looking straight ahead • Easily distracted or having a hard time concentrating while driving • Having a hard time turning around to check over your shoulder while backing up or changing lanes • Frequent traffic tickets or “warnings” by traffic or law enforcement officers AARP also offers adult children tips on how to have respectful conversations with their parents or other loved ones on determining when it’s time to stop driving. If you need additional help, you can contact the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) to report that a particular individual may be an incompetent driver. DMV will send an anonymous letter requesting a vision and physician’s exam to prove fitness to drive a motor vehicle in the state of Virginia.

If you are an older adult, take an honest look at your driving in light of the warning signs mentioned above. Talk to your doctor about your medications and have your vision checked.

Use all your years of experience for as long as you can safely drive, and use your best judgment to know when it is time to stop driving. Be willing to ask your family and friends for help with transportation. It is frustrating not to be as independent Aging Together Continued on page 18 Warrenton Lifestyle

bundle up in

M ARSHALL CONSULTING GROUP, LLC

faux shearling

Certified Public Accountants • Tax Planning & Preparation • Business Consulting • Accounting Services • Financial Forecasts & Projections • Bookkeeping/Cash Flow & Budgeting Analysis • Financial Statements • Estate & Trust Tax Preparation • Business Entity Selection • Estate Planning We believe in the value of relationships. We view every client relationship like a partnership, and truly believe that our success is a result of your success. We are committed to providing close, personal attention to our clients.

47 South Third Warrenton 540-347-3868 MON -SAT 10-5 or by Appt.

5 Rock Pointe Lane, Suite 150 • Warrenton, VA 20186 www.mcgllccpa.com • 540-347-2161

Ranked in the Top 1% Leading The Way In Listings and Sales

WE

R D E P L HE Cong eMax ratula tes R o b in La IES FAMIL w

25 Years Experience An Outstanding Realtor

Outstanding Results

MY EXPERIENCE PRODUCES RESULTS

GIVE

US

A

CALL

45

IN

2008

540-341-8105

Robin Law

www.robinlawrealtor.com Call “Robin” or her assistant “Nancy”

February 2009

17

Join Us For An Evening Of Fun at the 8th Annual Casino Night February 21, 2009 at 7:00 pm Fauquier County Fairgrounds Heavy Snacks with Cash Bar Advanced Tickets: $30 per person At The Door: $35 per person

Aging Together Continued from Page ??

as you once were, but it’s a gift to let those who love you help out when needed and not be worried about you on the road.

Visit the AARP website, www.aarp.org/families/driver_ safety, for helpful senior driver information including safety tips and how to encourage someone else to limit or stop driving. You can even order a handbook to help you assess your driving skills. In addition, the following resources are available for Fauquier County residents who do not drive: Virginia Regional Transit (VRT) provides Circuit Rider, Warrenton’s Public Transit Shuttle. It runs Monday through Friday 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM and Saturdays 9:30 AM - 5:30 PM. The cost is only 50 cents per ride. VRT’s regional office number is 540‑338‑1610 or Toll Free 1‑877‑777‑2708.

18

VRT also offers a Demand-Response Service, curb-to-curb service within Fauquier County to compliment the Warrenton fixed route. Rides are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Reservations may be made up to

a week in advance and must be made 24 hours in advance. The cost is only $1.00 per ride. For reservations, call 540‑341‑3464.

VolTran (Volunteer Transportation) program, which requires 48 hours

advanced notice, has volunteers who transport seniors to medical and therapy appointments. This service is available to older adults who do not have any other means of transportation.

A wheelchair van is available for use by VolTran drivers one week a month (1st through 6th). Call 540-3511076 for more information.

In this car-oriented culture, it’s undoubtedly an adjustment to give up driving. But if the facts tell you it’s time to stop driving, please do so. You have other options. Do yourself and your loved ones a favor and be safe.

The Aging Together Partnership is a five-county coalition taking steps now to improve quality of life for older adults and their families. To learn more about the Fauquier Senior Care Network of the Aging Together Partnership, contact Vicki Vance, Aging Together County Resource Specialist at 540-351-1063 or vvance@agingtogether.org. Visit our website at www.agingtogether.org Warrenton Lifestyle

ROBERTS

HOME MEDICAL, INC. Since 1977

Warrenton’s Best Kept

GardeninGsecret! and much more!

YOUR

SOURCE!

Premium seeds, suets, & food blocks for wild birds & wildlife

Old Style Oxygen

New Style Oxygen

Which would you prefer?

At Roberts Home Medical We Listen, We Care, We HeLp. very Deli ble! la Avai

CFC Farm & Home Center

For quality medical equipment, oxygen & respiratory services, (CPAP, etc.), choose Roberts Home Medical.

29 Business, turn onto Sycamore Street (located directly across from Warrenton Horse Show Grounds), turn right onto Washington Street & make immediate left into CFC parking lot.

540-341-4110 • 800-768-7847

143 Washington Street Warrenton, VA 20186 540-347-7100

www.cfcfarmhome.com

www.RobertsHomeMedical.com

When Quality & Experience Count

Robert C. Flikeid, DDS, PLC

William H. Allison, DDS, PC

Natalja A. Vlasek, DMD

Vicky S. Hale, DDS

Trusted State of the Art Dentistry for over 40 Years Children and Adults Cosmetic and Restorative Services One Visit Cerec Crowns

(540) 347-3396 February 2009

220 Culpeper Street Warrenton, VA 19

Hospice of the Rapidan Will Host a Free 6-Week Support Group on Coping With Grief Hospice of the Rapidan is a nonprofit community organization providing comprehensive care and volunteer support to terminally ill patients and their families in Culpeper, Fauquier, Madison, Orange and Rappahannock Counties

H

m a g a z i n e

Warrenton Visitor’s Center, 33 North Calhoun Street, from 2:00 to 3:30 pm. Reservations are appreciated but not necessary. Reservations and additional information are available from Craig Wilt at 540-825-4840.

Hospice of the Rapidan offers a broad range of grief support services to families throughout Culpeper, Fauquier, Madison, Orange, Rappahannock and surrounding counties. Many families receiving grief support have experienced the death of a family member who was not under Hospice of the Rapidan’s care, including families who did not have the opportunity to say goodbye because their loved one died

suddenly. This caring service is offered free of charge.

Hospice of the Rapidan is a licensed, nonprofit hospice organization providing skilled medical care and compassionate support to terminally ill patients and their families in Culpeper, Fauquier, Madison, Orange, Rappahannock and surrounding counties. Hospice care is available to terminally ill people with a life expectancy of six months or less, regardless of ability to pay. To learn more about hospice care, grief support, or becoming a volunteer, call Hospice of the Rapidan at 540-825-4840 or visit online at www.hotr.org.

For ALL Your Remodeling Needs

2008

BEST OF

ospice of the Rapidan is offering a free 6-week Coping with Grief – Spring Support Group on Tuesdays beginning March 3rd through April 7. Topics will include issues and concerns of people who have recently lost a family member, loved one or close friend. Many who have suffered a loss find these workshops to be a great help because of the mutual support of others in a similar situation. Knowing your loss is not unique is often a great comfort. All members of the public are welcome and no prior affiliation with Hospice of the Rapidan is necessary. The support groups will be held at the

WA R R E N T O N

Licensed • Insured • Bonded

Visit our Showroom.

We carry samples of cabinets, countertop surfaces, tile and flooring.

Kitchens & Bathrooms Custom Showers Cabinets & Countertops Tile & Flooring Windows & Siding Basements & Decks Roofing (all types)

86 W. Shirley Avenue • Warrenton, VA 20186 • www.blackwoodkitchenandbath.com 20

540•351•0600

Let Blackwood upgrade and increase the value of your home. We offer free design and estimates.

Call today for this month’s special prices.

Warrenton Lifestyle

Family Vision Care A Privately Owned Office Dedicated to Your Eye Care Needs

Serving Fauquier County since 1979

Who do you turn to when you’re facing Who you turn to when you’re thedo toughest challenge of your facing life?

Who Who do do you you turn turn to to when when you’re you’re facing facing the toughest challenge of life? the toughest challenge of your your life? thedo toughest challenge your facing life?

Who you turn to whenof you’re the toughest challenge your life?

“We never imagined we wouldof need hospice.”

· · · · ·

Comprehensive Eye Exams Laser Vision Comanagement Large Selection of Frames Contact Lenses Fitted Treatment of Ocular Diseases

“We “We never never imagined imagined we we would would need need hospice.” hospice.”

“We imagined we would need hospice.”

“Butnever we are so thankful you were there.

2008

EYEGLASSES & CONTACTS

BEST OF

DR. SAMUEL L. WEIR DR. SHANNON COLBOURNE Optometrists

WA R R E N T O N

HOURS 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM Evenings & Saturdays

by Appointment

From the kind voice on phone athospice.”

2AM to “But we so you there.

“We imagined we the would need “Butnever we are are so thankful thankful you were were there.

“But we are so thankful you were there. the nurse kind who became like family, you were From From the the kind voice voice on on the the phone phone at at 2AM 2AM to to From the kind voice on the phone at 2AM to always with us.” the nurse who became like family, you were “But we are so thankful you were there. the nurse who became like family, you were the nurse who became like family, you were always with us.”

From the kind voice on the phone at 2AM to always with us.” always with us.”

“You treated mom with such kindness the nurse whomy became like family, you were and respect…warmth and compassion…we “You treated my always with us.”

“You treated my mom mom with with such such kindness kindness “You treated my mom with such kindness will never forget…never” and respect…warmth and compassion…we and respect…warmth and compassion…we and respect…warmth and compassion…we will forget…never” “Younever treated my mom with such kindness will never forget…never” will never forget…never” and respect…warmth and compassion…we will never forget…never”

540-347-0555 528 Waterloo Road • Warrenton www.warrentoneyes.com

Hospice of the Rapidan has been a source of compassion, dignity & respect for terminally ill patients and their families in Culpeper, Fauquier, Madison, Orange & Rappahannock Counties for 25 years,ofincluding outstanding care and emotional, practical, spiritual grief support.

Hospice the Rapidan has beenmedical a source of compassion, dignity & respect for and terminally ill Hospice of the Rapidan has beenCulpeper a source •ofwww.hotr.org compassion, dignity & respect for terminally ill 540-825-4840 • PO Box 1715, Hospice of the Rapidan has a source of compassion, dignity & respect for terminally ill for patients and their families inbeen Culpeper, Fauquier, Madison, Orange Rappahannock Counties patients and their families in Culpeper, Fauquier, Madison, Orange & Rappahannock Counties for patients their families in Culpeper, Orange & Rappahannock Counties for 25 years,and including outstanding medicalFauquier, care andMadison, emotional, practical, spiritual and grief support.

25 years, including outstanding medical care and emotional, practical, spiritual and grief support.

25 years, including and emotional, practical, spiritual and grief support.

540-825-4840 • POoutstanding Box 1715, medical Culpepercare • www.hotr.org 540-825-4840 • PO Box 1715, Culpeper •ofwww.hotr.org Hospice of the Rapidan has been a source compassion, dignity & respect for terminally ill 540-825-4840 • PO Box 1715, Culpeper • www.hotr.org patients and their families in Culpeper, Fauquier, Madison, Orange & Rappahannock Counties for 25 years, including outstanding medical care and emotional, practical, spiritual and grief support.

540-825-4840 • PO Box 1715, Culpeper • www.hotr.org

www.shelflifefurnishings.com 52 Main Street

HELP US SAVE YOU MONEY Receive

20% OFF

Coupon When You Sign Up For Shelf Life Email Newsletter.

Stay informed of special offers, events and closeouts.

Visit our website at www.shelflifefurnishings.com and start saving now!

February 2009

21

B rrrr ... ace Yourself !

• iBraces – Braces on the inside of the teeth • Invisalign Premier Provider – A clear alternative to braces • Orthodontics for Children and Adults • No Referral Necessary • Flexible Payment Plans Available

361 Walker Drive, Suite 201 Warrenton, VA 20186 540-349-1331

(Upper level of The Olde Town Athletic Club)

www.millerorthodontics.com

W arr e nt o n

M i ddl e

S ch o o l

S ch o o l S

Space Academy • Basket Bingo and Silent Auction Date: February 6th 2009 • Time: 7:00 to 9:00 Place: WMS Gymnasium Warrenton Middle School Space Academy students will be holding a Basket Bingo and silent Auction to help pay for the trip to Huntsville, Alabama NASA Space Academy.

These students will get a first hand knowledge and experience of various aspects of the space program. They will learn the ground operation known as mission control as well as the simulated launch of a space shuttle. They will experience the effects of weightlessness and learn how the astronauts prepare for there mission to space.

Tickets available $20.00 in advance or $25.00 at the door.

Pick up at Remax Regency 403 Holiday Ct Warrenton VA 20186 or call Dawn Arruda at 540-729-6740 Come check out all the items donated by local businesses for our a auction, all proceeds go to help these future astronauts get to the academy.

Admission to the silent auction is free.

Come Bid on some great items and services Food and drink will be available at the concession stand: Meal Deals: Lrg pizza and 4 sodas $12.00 Chick-fil-a sandwich and drink $4.00 All proceeds to benefit the space academy students Sponsored by the parents!

Karl Pittelkau September 15, 1960 - December 22, 2008 Next month’s issue will feature a tribute to Karl, a photographer in Fauquier County for more than twenty years. While most renowned for his wedding and sporting events photography, his work was also featured in The Warrenton Lifestyle Magazine, The Fauquier Citizen and the Fauquier Times-Democrat.

22

Warrenton Lifestyle

When your child is feeling sick the last thing you want to do is spend hours waiting for care -

Nova Urgent Care Nova Urgent Care is a cost effective alternative to the emergency room for non-life threatening conditions, acute illness, and minor injuries. With minimal wait times and no appointment necessary.

528 Waterloo Road - Warrenton, Virginia 540.347.0400 Monday, Tuesday & Thursday 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Wednesday & Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

www.novaurgentcare.com

“Nova Cares for You.”

Nova Cares for You.

Whites Mill

New colonial that is now under construction in Warrenton that will be ready in 30 days! The home offers 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, wood floors, granite counter tops, 9’ ceilings, full walk-out basement, 2 car garage, wrap front porch, partial stone front, & a 10x28 deck all on a .67 acre lot. $349,900

20 YEARS of keeping you ahead of the curve with Exceptional Customer Service. A complete HEALTH FOOD MARKET dedicated to helping you manage your most important investment - YOUR GOOD HEALTH.

Visit our ORGANIC DELI & JUICE BAR Upstairs!

New custom colonial on 5 acres that is ready to move into! The home offers 4 bedrooms, 4.5 baths, a 1st floor master suite with a large sitting room, large family room with French doors to the oversized deck looking over the private back yard, deluxe kitchen with a gas cook top & double wall ovens, the upper level offers a large playroom with steps to the walk up attic, full walk-out basement with a full bath finished, 2 car garage, & so much more.

Only $485,000 Gloria J. Beahm, CRS, GRI & Kristie Beahm Pancione Ranked in the Top 5% Nationwide GPAAR/Long & Foster Top Producer Long & Foster’s Founder’s Club Long & Foster 492 Blackwell Road Warrenton, Va. 20186 540-341-3525 direct line 1-800-523-8846 toll free

REALTOR®

Gloria.beahm@ longandfoster.com Kristie.pancione@ longandfoster.com

February 2009

• Organic Produce & Groceries • Organic Wines • Large Selection of Wheat-Free, Gluten-Free & Dairy-Free Products • High Quality Vitamins & Herbs • Homeopathic Remedies • Natural Skin, Hair Products & Cosmetics • Special Children’s Section • Natural Pet Care & Good • Environmental Cleaning products • Nutritional Education & books • Carry-Out Soups, Sandwiches, Salads, Smoothies & Juices • Specialty Kitchen Appliances • THERAPEUTIC MASSAGE

Store Open: M - F 9am-6pm / Sat 9am-5pm www.thenaturalmarketplace.com naturalmarket@aol.com 5 Diagonal Street • Warrenton, VA 20186 540-349-4111 23

A Sunny Day to Chase the Blues Away

By Dr. Robert B. Iadeluca nvisible in the sense that we hardly ever think about it, yet completely visible as it flows about us, light affects almost every aspect of our lives. Pouring down from the sun at the rate of 186,282 miles a second, it reaches us in a mere eight minutes. The sun delivers more energy to the earth in an hour than humanity uses in a year, delivered in the form of electromagnetic radiation which includes radio waves, x-rays, ultraviolet light, infrared radiation, and that very small part of the spectrum which we can see and which we call light.

Comparatively minute though this small portion may be, it is a flow of energy which unites in various ways almost every living organism, both plants and animals. Some animals and insects such as bats, owls, and cockroaches shun lit areas while others take advantage of the light. Through a process called photosynthesis, plants use the energy from sunlight to produce sugar, the fuel used by all living things.

Without light, stems may be pale and leaves underdeveloped.

Humans are also susceptible to light or the lack thereof. Our bodies have a distinct 24-hour cycle known as the circadian rhythm. This is determined, as might have been guessed, by the movement of the sun. Some people are severely affected by changes in the amount of light delivered. The shorter days during the winter months can trigger feelings of depression, commonly known as the “winter blues.” Emotions often felt by those who are especially

I

24

vulnerable are lethargy, fatigue, hopelessness, anxiety, appetite changes, social withdrawal, oversleeping, weight gain, difficulty concentrating, and loss of interest in activities ordinarily enjoyed. A more severe symptom might be thoughts of suicide.

Our pineal gland, an endocrine gland located deep in the brain, produces melatonin, a sleep-producing hormone.

An increased production may be an additional factor. Also a possibility is genetic predisposition such reactions may run in families.

One fifth of our population is affected by what Clinical Psychologists call Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD).

Among those most vulnerable are frequent travelers, adolescents, the elderly and shift workers. The general population, especially those living in the North where darkness falls earlier and where the weather forces one to remain inside, may find themselves suffering from “cabin fever.” They may feel down for days and can’t seem to get motivated. Some may turn to alcohol for comfort or relaxation.

Also vulnerable in a society which has become less rural are the high percentage of us who work indoors, particularly those in dimly-lit offices. We lack the bright light that is so essential to our well-being. Light intensity is measured by a unit called “lux.” Outdoor light levels on a sunny Spring day range from 2,000 to 50,000 lux. Bright light is usually meant to be 10,000 lux. Indoor light levels usually range from 100 to 700 lux.

What is the solution to this common problem? For those with the money and the time, moving to the South or taking an extended vacation in a sunny climate is the answer. But for the majority of us, artificial bright light can put the fun and excitement back into winter.

White fluorescent based units which ordinarily furnish approximately 10,000 lux have been proven safe and effective.

These can exist in the form of ceiling fixtures, desk lamps or floor lamps. One can purchase light boxes that will light up any room and create diffuse light for reading, eating, or watching TV. Also for purchase are “sunrise alarm clocks” which gently awaken the sleeper to a simulated sunrise, thereby helping to start the day in a better mood.

Prevention is the key word. When buying household bulbs at the store, check not only the wattage but the lux.

Install bright lights where employees need to stay alert. By far, however, the best light therapy source is the sun.

Daily outdoor walks, even if it is cloudy, not only build muscles but make for a happier day.

Dr. Iadeluca is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist practicing in Warrenton, Virginia.

He specializes in chronic pain, addiction, depression and anxiety.

Warrenton Lifestyle

Savor a whole house Savor a whole house clean at once clean at once Savor a at least until tomorrow at least until tomorrow comes knocking.

Wine Shop Specializing in Fine Wines, Select Beers, Cigars, Gourmet Foods AT GR EAT PRICES!

❤ Gift Baskets ❤ Gift Certificates ❤ Cigars & Accessories

whole house clean at once comes knocking.

at least until tomorrow . Customized comes . Satisfaction guaranteed cleaning knocking.

“Mix Your Own Six” w/5% Discount Large Walk-In Cigar Humidor

Satisfaction guaranteed . Gift· Customized Certificatescleaning .· Equipment supplied · Screened, trained · Window cleaning Mention this ad for a special offer.

Mention thisWindow ad for a special offer.

We also do Cleaning 9550 9550James JamesMadison Madison Hwy. Hwy.

540-347-0199 540-347-0199

“Wine Shop”

· Customized cleaning · Satisfaction guaranteed merrymaids.com merrymaids.com Services provided by independently-owned and operated franchises or corporate-owned ·branches.

Screened, trained ·practices Window cleaning Services provided by independently-owned operated or contact corporate-owned Employment hiring and screeningand may franchises vary. Please your local

Merry Maids office forhiring more and details. ©2009practices Merry Maids branches.

Employment screening mayL.P. vary. Please contact your local Merry Maids office for more details. ©2009 Merry Maids L.P.

Mention this ad for a special offer.

9550 James Madison Hwy.

Heaven Sent, LLC 540-347-0199 Affordable in-home merrymaids.com

(non-medical) Assisted Living

Services provided by independently-owned and operated franchises or corporate-owned branches. Employment hiring and screening practices may vary. Please contact your local Merry Maids office for more details. ©2009 Merry Maids L.P.

February 2009

25

By Tony Tedeschi hile there is a general tightening of belts across our area, some businesses are staying busy and some communities are faring much better than others. During this, the fourth major recession of my business career, I offer the business lessons I have learned from previous economic downturns. Most of these lessons translate to our personal lives as well.

W

Here are ten suggestions to help your organization and family thrive in 2009 and beyond: 1. Use experts and plan early – Although it is tempting, now is not the time to go-it-alone. Call upon your vendors and financial experts for their recommendations. They can help you get the most out of your budget if you involve them early. Seeking advice now should result in a bigger return on your investments or your business. We are in a cycle, albeit a bad one, but plan for the upturn now.

2. Modify and adapt – Focus on the key attributes that are important to your organization, brand or customers, and modify all the rest to build long-term value (versus short-term profit). The same goes for your family—it’s time to put fundamental needs first.

3. Learn from history – This is the fourth recession during my working career. Some of the best and most profitable times for my companies have been in the months leading out of a recession. Why? Because 26

we never stopped advertising or marketing. I learned this from my dad thirty years ago and it has worked during and after every downturn since. The other major lesson I’ve learned is to pay cash for as much as possible. You are less likely to overspend if you put the credit cards away and use real dollars.

array of new products or services.

What is it that you are known for and why do clients usually choose you over someone else? Discussing what you are an expert at is far easier than supporting claims on a new product or service and it is probably the most profitable part of your business. When a need arises, shoppers should look to those local firms that have demonstrated their expertise with a particular product or field.

4. Eliminate waste – In your business, there are probably dozens of areas where waste is readily apparent.

Vendors are willing to help your company save money by reviewing the products and services you purchase and offering more suitable solutions to your current needs. At home, monitor and evaluate your monthly spending habits including impulse buying and wasteful trips.

7. Be consistent – If you started a promotion that needs time, don’t quit. Modify future efforts or scale back somewhat but keep consistent and on schedule. Homeowners should set a schedule for nights out and stick to your grocery lists and the family budget.

5. Stay visible – Businesses’ competitors are cutting back so even small marketing efforts can have a greater impact in the current business climate. The advertising pie is a bit smaller so your slice will be significantly larger today for the same dollars as yesterday.

Budgets may be streamlined but sustained spending in advertising and marketing all but ensures that your business will be part of the eventual economic recovery.

And as the markets recover, your firm will be first on the minds of consumers because you are actively seeking their hard earned dollars in a positive way.

8. Brainstorm new ideas – Brainstorming is relatively cheap and sometimes fun. You get a chance to think outside the box, take ideas and test/debate/ challenge them. Think of yourself as Dr. House with a team of smart “doctors” helping you diagnose a new campaign. It can be quite a confidence-boosting experience.

Your family can benefit from brainstorming by coming up with new ways to entertain each other right here in Warrenton. Been bowling lately? Hiked Whitney Forest? Spent an afternoon at the Old Town Jail and Museum?

Tried a new restaurant? Browsed

6. Promote what you do best – This is not the time to introduce a whole

Survive and Thrive Continued on Page 28 Warrenton Lifestyle

Legends Catering Serving the Northern Virginia Area including Warrenton, Haymarket, Gainesville and Culpeper since 1991

177 W. Lee Highway, Warrenton (In Safeway Shopping Center)

540-349-4900

177 W. Lee Highway, Warrenton (In Safeway Shopping Center)

540-349-4900

Monday Nite Special LArge 99 After 3 PM pizzA

Monday Nite Special

56.99

LArge PizzA

SMALL PIZZA AND DRINK

Limit one coupon per customer.

Valid only at Jerry’s of Warrenton. Not valid with other offers.

Hurry! Expires 3/1/09

pUrCHAse OF 10.00 Or mOre Or

SA $4.0VE 0

AND

1.99 4.99

(Fried Jalapenos, Double American Cheese)

Join eCLub Jerry at www.jerrysusa.com

™

After 3PM LARGE PIZZA

T-N-T

Specializing in Wedding Receptions, NeW Phillips Crab salad or sub Rehearsal Dinners & Corporate Events 2.00 OFF 6.99 1.00 OFF 4.99 www.legends-catering.com 1.25OrOFF 540-347-1212 1.50 OFF 2.99 ¢ 9236 Tournament Drive smALL pizzA & 1.00 OFF OFF regULAr DriNk Warrenton, Virginia 20186

4

99

“New” Xtreme Cheesesteaks

MEDIUM PIZZA

Toppings extra. Valid only at Jerry’s of Warrenton. Not valid with other coupons or promotions.

Hurry! Expires 3/1/09

pUrCHAse OF 5.00 Or mOre

Limit one coupon per customer.

Valid only at Jerry’s of Warrenton.

Not valid with other offers.

Hurry! Expires: 5/31/07

75

Or

Valid only at Jerry’s of WarValid only Jerry’swith of other renton.

Notatvalid Warrenton. Not valid with coupons, promotions or or other coupons, promotions featured sub combo. featured sub combo.

Hurry! Expires: 5/31/07 Hurry! Expires 3/1/09

ANY 12” CHEESESTEAK, SUB OR COMBO

(Limited time only)

Or

LArge pizzA

save 3.00

meDiUm pizzA

Toppings extra. Valid only at Jerry’s of Warrenton. Not valid with other coupons or promotions.

Hurry! Expires: 5/31/07

ANY 12” CHeesesteAk, sUB ANYOr8”COmBO

CHEESESTEAK, ANY 8” CHeesesteAk, SUB OR COMBO sUB Or COmBO

Toppings extra. Valid only at Jerry’s of Warrenton. Not valid with other coupons or promotions.

Hurry! Expires: 5/31/07

SHE 1258/4-07 Fauquier

February 2009

27

Survive and Thrive Continued from page 26

Great Gifts For Valentine’s Day and Mother’s Day

stores you’ve never been to? Checked out the local entertainment calendars?

PHOTO QUILTS

9. Invest in People – Stocks may be down but people are not. Now is a good time to attract new, experienced individuals. There are more talented unemployed or underemployed people out there than there have been in decades. Personally, it is a great time to further your education. Visit Lord Fairfax Community College to see what they have to offer.

10. Don’t just ride it out – “You can’t simply sit this thing out,” says NAPL’s Andrew Paparozzi. “Because industries are changing structurally and profoundly and because structural change doesn’t turn off when the economy turns down, you’ve now got to come out of these recessions stronger than when you went in. Get more productive, efficient and more valuable to your client or get left behind.” The rest of us should focus on remaining healthy. Exercise remains inexpensive or free. Get out there and walk, run, bike, swim or play.

PILLOWS SHAMS TOTES From Cameras to Printing

306 Lee Hwy Warrenton VA 20186

Spotlight your strength.

Remember, we are a great community filled with people who are willing to help you, your family or your organization succeed during trying times. Invest your time and money in Warrenton and Fauquier and reap the benefits of helping to grow a healthier neighborhood for all of us.

Tony Tedeschi is the co-publisher of this magazine and owner/ operator of several small local businesses including Piedmont Press & Graphics.

www.WarrentonLifestyle.com

The Online Warrenton Business Directory

Warrenton Fitness Center

540-349-4055

$20 Gift for You!

jazzercise.com (800)FIT-IS-IT

*$20 value good toward Eft or 2-month registration. Valid for those who have not attended Jazzercise in the last 6 months. Not valid with any other offer. No refunds or cash value. Limit one per customer. Expires 2/28/09.

CHINA

Finest Chinese Cuisine

(540) 351-0580

(540) 351-0581

We will cater your parties.

10% Off Any Order

($10 minimum) with coupon

Minimum Order $15.00 within 5 Mile Radius

(Over 5 Miles Delivery Charge May be Applied)

Visit our website at www.warrentonlifestyle.com and select Local Business Directory and begin searching.

28

CHINA

Business & Delivery Hours Monday - Thursday 11:00 am - 10:00 pm Friday - Saturday 11:00 am - 11:00 pm Sunday 12:00 noon - 10 pm 589 Frost Avenue, Warrenton, VA 20186 (Warrenton Towne Center) chinarestaurantva.com

Warrenton Lifestyle

Historic Old Town Warrenton Happenings Happy Valentine’s Day! As you shop for this holiday, have you ever once wondered who started this tradition of Saint Valentine’s Day that sent you scurrying to find the perfect expression of your love for that special person? It seems the day of hearts is somewhat shrouded in mystery.

There are various myths and beliefs that Valentine was a Saint. However, it cannot be accurately attributed to one man. Three of the many myths are all good candidates for the celebration’s beginnings.

One myth says Valentine was believed to have been martyred for performing secret marriages for young lovers during a time when young soldiers were to stay single. Another legend is that Valentine was killed for helping Christians escape the harsh Roman prisons.

Yet another Valentine was in prison, fell in love with the jailer’s daughter and before his death, wrote a letter to the girl and signed it “From your Valentine.”

According to some, February 14 was the day of Valentine’s death in 270 A D. Others maintain that ancient Rome used the day as the beginning of spring. Others, who possibly misinterpreted a poem by Geoffrey Chaucer, claim it as the first association of Valentine’s Day with romantic love in the 1382 Great Britain and France began celebrating Valentine’s Day in the seventeenth century, and it was a fairly common practice by the eighteenth century to exchange small tokens of affection with friends and lovers.

By 1847 the practice of celebrating the day had spread to America. Esther Howland was successful in establishing a business of producing Valentine cards in her Worcester, MA home. Thus began the commercialization of holidays in the United States.

Today, the U.S. Greeting Card Association estimates that approximately one billion valentines are sent each year world wide. It is second only to Christmas, and 85% are purchased by women.

Now that you know the history, it is up to you to do the rest. There are special gifts waiting at our Main Street stores and businesses in Old Town to delight the most ardent recipient of your affections. We have the finest restaurants in the metro area for that special dinner. Don’t forget, nothing says it like flowers and we have fine florists with special arrangements to please any lucky person. Warrenton offers everything for your special person. Enjoy the day.

Contact us by calling 540-349-8606 or e-mail at amy@partnershipforwarrenton.org. The Partnership for Warrenton is a non-profit organization dedicated to fostering the economic and aesthetic development of Old Town Warrenton through a comprehensive process of economic revitalization that seeks to protect, enhance and promote its architectural and historical heritage.

February 2009

Blackwell Massage Therapy This Valentines Day give the gift of touch Treat your valentine to a therapeutic massage

• Relaxation • Deep Tissue • Hot Stone • Hot Oil Wraps Call today for an appointment

E FRErmint e peppt scrub foo h hour wit ssage ma

❤

(540) 878-0875 ~Discount Packages Available ~Gift Certificates Available 32 Waterloo St. Suite 210 Warrenton, VA

❤

It’s a great time to fall in love with your dream home!

Affordable, nice selection, great rates.

Contact me for a list of possibilities.

540-341-8933

RE/MAX Regency 403 Holiday Ct., Warrenton, VA 20186 Dawn.Arruda@remax.net

LOVING CARE WHEN YOU’RE NOT THERE MID-DAY WALKS & VISITS VACATION/HOLIDAY SPECIAL NEEDS EXCELLENT REFERENCES BONDED • INSURED • LICENSED

540-272-9546 29

By Dave Couk hile recently discussing the current state of the financial markets and U.S. economy with a close friend, I was strongly urged to draw on my twenty-three years of experience in writing an article detailing what I believe to be the most important tenets that my clients (and other investors) should know about investing. Having written dozens of articles over the years, I’ve usually tried to highlight specific timely topics.

Given the current challenges before us, this may possibly be the best time ever to share my insight from working with hundreds of clients, observing hundreds of other advisors work with their clients, studying, researching, writing, and having hands on experience in the day to day practice of investing money.

It was recommended that I distill my thoughts down to only what I know to be the essence of investing success; in other words, principles and practices that anyone can use as an outstanding foundation for the rest of their lives. I believe that the single greatest secret to investing is “understanding that there is no secret”. That’s the bad news — there is no silver bullet, no magic formula, or infallible quantitative program that always works. But there are principles and practices that have worked extremely well over the long term.

winning efforts of Dr. Harry Markowitz indisputably prove the efficacy of portfolio diversification across various asset classes, while the Brinson studies in 1991 concluded that asset allocation policy actually accounts for 93.6% of a portfolio’s return. Later studies by William Sharpe and Ibbotson & Kaplan proved that percentage to be closer to 100%. In short, the fundamental premise of asset allocation is the notion that since different asset classes (& styles) offer returns that are not perfectly correlated, having exposure to a variety of them increases the likelihood of something

Practices

doing well enough at any given time to offset those that are not. A good analogy is the observation in nature that different crops have different harvest times. Some crops reach their peak in late spring, while others mature in the fall. It should also be noted that geographic location plays a role in harvest times, and so

W

Asset Allocation: It is appropriate to start with asset allocation since no other practice has more influence on future returns. Asset allocation is the dominant factor in determining portfolio returns; greater in fact, than all other factors combined! The 1990 Nobel Prize 30

too is geographic location a factor with investments. A simplified asset allocation model would include U.S. stocks, nonU.S. stocks, bonds, real estate, and cash.

Further diversification can be obtained through size: large, medium, & small stocks, as well as by style: growth, value, & blend. Foreign currencies, commodities, & collectibles are often considered as well, but some may deem them as unnecessary. As you spend time assessing your investments and/or trying to learn more about investing in general, be sure to spend the majority of your time on asset allocation.

Diversification: The first cousin of asset allocation, diversification is defined in the dictionary as simply the process or act of diversifying. A good visual analogy of how diversification works is to picture how easy it is to break a pencil in half with ones bare hands, but how difficult (if not impossible) it is to break 50 pencils in a bundle. While spreading money across various asset classes may be classified as asset allocation, it is also a form of diversification. More often however, diversification in investing is meant to describe owning many stocks (or other securities) as opposed to just one or two. In short, diversification is the process of avoiding overexposure to any one security (i.e., stock, bond, etc.).

Part of successful long term investing is simply avoiding catastrophes that can ruin an otherwise well thought out plan.

Diversification facilitates that avoidance.

Pay heed to its importance.

Rebalancing: It is tough to grow a productive vegetable garden without some periodic weeding. In the absence Invest Successfully Continued on Page 32 Warrenton Lifestyle

ADVANTAGE HEALTH

CHIROPRACTIC Dr. Douglas B. Smith, BS, DC

Why Live with Pain?

It’s Time to Get Back to Health!

≤ ≤ ≤ ≤ ≤

We are dedicated to providing you with fast and effective relief from...

Low Back Pain ≤ Fatigue ≤ Muscle Spasms Headaches ≤ Pain Down Legs ≤ Allergies Shoulder Pain ≤ Stiffness ≤ Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Arthritis ≤ Numbness ≤ Sports Injuries Dizziness ≤ Neck Pain We’ve moved 225 Oak Springs Dr., Ste 101 Warrenton (Behind Sears)

Business Services

Payroll, Bookkeeping, Tax and Advice Warrenton

FREE EXAM up to $200 Value

77 W. Lee Highway (Beside Dominos)

347-7517

MOST INSURANCE ACCEPTED

With this coupon Expires 2/28/09

BEST OF

BEST OF

WA R R E N T O N

2008

WA R R E N T O N

2007

2006

Thank you for voting us best 3 years in a row

BEST OF

REFERRALS NOT REQUIRED 540-349-8989 • 225 Oak Springs Dr, Ste 101 • Warrenton, VA

Culpeper

Bealeton

15135 Montanus Dr.

Bealeton Shopping Center

825-8700

439-1270

WA R R E N T O N

Start your New Year with a Cruise!

Think Fun Cruises Treat yourself to something different, Call Cindy Choiniere and choose your cruise Now Booking 2009-2010 Groups Warrenton, VA 20186 • 571-283-4903 www.thinkfuncruises.com

· · · ·

· · · ·

Managed Network Services Network Installation/Setup Malware Removal Remote Support

Business and Residential

Custom Built Computers Troubleshooting/Repairs Backup/Disaster Recovery Patch Management 24/7 Emergency Service

35 Rock Pointe Lane, Suite 200 Warrenton, Virginia 20186 Email: info@drhtechnology.com

Local: (540) 349-4499 Toll Free: (800) 308-1065 Fax: (800) 308-0625

Check out our web page for detailed information about our services.

Cruisebrothers Associate Agent

WHAT DOES YOUR

{fit print LOOK LIKE?

10% OFF

Visit Us At: 147 W LEE HWY WARRENTON, VA 540-347-3200

Antiques • Collectibles • Consignments

BEST OF

BEST OF

WA R R E N T O N

2008

WA R R E N T O N

2007

2006

BEST OF

Thank You to our customers for voting us the Best Antique Store WA R R E N T O N

$10.00 OFF any purchase of $50 or more No cash value thru 3/15/09

355B W. Shirley Ave • Warrenton,VA • www.foxdenantiques.com • 540-347-1162

February 2009

Get Fit. EXPERIENCE

(Regular priced merchandise only.)

Expires 02/28/09 Valid only at this location. Regularly priced items. One coupon per purchase. Not valid on previous purchases or gift certificates. Cannot be combined with any other offer. Not valid on LE, Nike® Jordan or Shox. See store for details. ©2008 TAF

{fit print

• State-of-the-art computerized pressure technology • Receive your FREE personalized {fit print analysis within minutes • Measures and identifies pressure points in your feet • GUARANTEES the best fit possible drhts Lifestyle AD templ... page 1

Monday, June 09, 2008 17:13 Magenta Yellow Black Cyan

31

Invest Successfully Continued from page 30

of such activity, weeds can overtake even the best gardens. And so it is with a well allocated portfolio. Some assets outperform for extended periods (i.e. large growth stocks in the late 90’s), while others underperform for extended periods (international stocks in the early 90’s). Therefore, annual reassessment and rebalancing of asset allocations is critical. When asset classes outperform for extended periods of time, they become larger percentages of the overall model than originally intended.

When over-weighted asset classes then fall out of favor (as all eventually do), the result is typically an above average decline. While it may be disappointing to underperform during an up cycle, it is far more damaging to underperform in a down cycle. Rebalancing can help minimize that damage.

Principles

Faith: It’s tough (if not impossible) to be a successful investor without confidence in the future. Believing that things will continue to improve, that advances in science and technology will continue, and that societies around the globe will enjoy higher standards of living is critical to long-term investing.

Life expectancies in this country have increased nearly thirty years since 1900.

Since 1992, the entirety of U.S.-China trade has increased from $33 billion to $400 billion, and U.S. GDP has more than doubled. Today’s total output from the U.S., Japan, & Germany alone is the equivalent of the world’s total output in 1992. We now have more technology in our cell phone than the NASA mainframe computer that guided the Apollo 13 space ship in 1970. If you don’t believe in the future…why get out of bed?

Patience: In this fast food, “I want it now” culture, this is a real challenge.

24/7 news coverage creates feelings of a constant need for change, and delayed gratification seems to be a thing of the past. When my kids & I planted a baby willow tree in the back yard several years 32

ago, we didn’t dig it up every couple of months to see how the root system was coming along. A certain amount of both faith and patience is required; faith that the tree knows how to get the nutrients and water from the soil, and patience to let that process play out. A well allocated and diversified portfolio needs to be given a chance to work as well, and this doesn’t happen in a matter of months.

Discipline: Few successes in life come without the presence of discipline.

It’s impossible to improve one’s fitness, write a book, lose weight, etc., without some discipline. Successful investing also requires discipline, and sticking to even a great plan in times of uncertainty can be a huge challenge. The discipline of carrying out the aforementioned practices is the very discipline that you should aspire to.

Conclusion: Although faced with tremendous challenges, our nation will move forward and the process will push through to the other side just as it always has done. As with all chaos, there is also opportunity. Since bad news makes good copy, financial journalists will continue to focus on the negatives even after things have actually stopped getting worse. This will undoubtedly cause most investors to miss the bottoming of the financial markets, as good news seldom comes until well after the financial markets have resumed their inevitable upward bias. The business cycle has not been repealed, and neither has capitalism.

The human spirit will endeavor to lean towards entrepreneurialism, and to that end, advances in most sectors of the world’s economy will continue to be made. We are seeing unprecedented coordinated interest rate cuts around the globe, and the net positive effects of those cuts will eventually become visible. While the future is unknowable, and following the above mentioned principles and practices won’t guarantee outsized returns, following them will most certainly increase the odds of a more favorable outcome. As Euripides once said, “There is in the worst of fortune, the best chance for a happy change”.

Dave Couk President/ MCG Wealth Management dcouk@summitbrokerage.com Mr. Couk is available to speak to groups and organizations, and can be reached at 540-219-9189. *References – National Bureau of Economic Analysis; U.S. Federal Reserve; Bret Swanson, How TechnoCreativity Will Save Us, Gary P. Brinson, L. Randolph Hood, & Gilbert L. Beebower, Determinants of Portfolio Performance, The Financial Analysts Journal, July/August 1986; Roger G. Ibbotson & Paul D. Kaplan, Does Asset Allocation Policy Explain 40%, 90%, or 100% of Performance, The Financial Analysts Journal, January/ February 2000

The information contained above has been obtained from sources deemed to be reliable and accurate. However, neither MCG Wealth Management, LLC nor Summit Brokerage Services, Inc., nor its affiliates assumes any responsibility or warranty, expressed or implied, as to its accuracy of completeness. This information is for comparison only, and not to be used as strict guidelines.

MCG Financial Services, LLC is an independent firm with securities offered through Summit Brokerage Services, Inc. Member FINRA & SIPC. Advisory services offered through Summit Financial Group, a federally registered investment advisor.

Warrenton Lifestyle

Marta von Dettingen and

Fine Jeweler

...to start my Olympic training.

What’s your reason for joining?

Warrenton Aquatic & Recreation Facility 800 Waterloo Road (540)349-2520 www.warrentonva.gov

Delicious Neuhaus Belgian Chocolates

The WARF employs American Red Cross certified instructors and offers classes designed to advance swimmers of all ages.

And when they’re not training, children can let loose in the Leisure Pool or take a ride down the facility’s 20 foot-tall water slide!

Spring Aquatics Classes Start March 9th!

Handmade 24K gold and sterling silver hearts

58 Main Street • Warrenton, Virginia (Across from the Post Office)

540-347-7670 Hours: Mon - Sat 10:00-5:00

Make Your Next Event Special!

Performing & Recording Artist with Wild Oats Records, Nashville, Tennessee...

_ Ginger Harvey Ginger is now a Featured Artist on Country Stars Online at www.countrystarsonline.com Available for Weddings, Parties, Civic Events or Any Occasion You Want to Make Special.

F or m

email: gch1130@aol.com

ea ss T c B er u sin e

h er

www.gingerharvey.com _

Ginger’s 2008 Christmas Single Release CD is now available

R&R Design

RemoDeling & ResiDential Design seRvices Ralph Crafts P.O. Box 202 • Orlean, VA 20128

540-878-0390 • dreamingtime@earthlink.net

Beautiful kitchens, baths, additions, decks, & new homes all begin with a good design!

• Our designs meet YOUR goals & desires.

• Powerful CAD tools provide full-color 3D renderings- see your project before construction actually begins!

• Conduct design reviews via e-mail, to help with your busy schedule.

• Fast, friendly, attentive services for homeowners & builders.

Helping Homeowner Dreams Come True!

February 2009

Three Reasons to Save at Tropical Smoothie Cafe p, Buy One Wra Salad Sandwich or Get 2nd Wrap

1/2 OFF

20% OFF Any Catering Order

with this ad Expires 2-28-09

Buy One Smoothie get 2nd Smoothie

1/2 OFF

Don’t forget to buy your valentine a Gift Card

SMOOTHIES • WRAPS • SALADS SANDWICHES • CATERING Hours: Mon.-Sat. 9-9; Sunday 10-6

428-1818

251 W. Lee Hwy., Ste 679, Warrenton

33

Beautiful Roses for Valentines Day

Special

Buy 1 Dinner & Get The 2nd Dinner 1/2 Price

Order early

With Coupon - Expires 2/28/09

Tuesday Lunch Special $4.10 all lunches 11am - 2:30 pm

Gift Certificates Available

251 W Lee Hwy - The Warrenton Center

From the Perfect Gift to Just the Right Wine...

• Bridal Registry • Wide International wine selection

• Large Virginia Products section • Custom gift baskets Corporate orders welcome

BEST OF

• Fresh fish by special order 2008

BEATRIZ BALL • BATH & BODY CARE ITEMS •

THE TOWN DUCK

WA R R E N T O N

CasaStone by Casafina

Stay informed about our upcoming events... Join Our E-Mail List!

OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK

100 Main St., Historic Old Town Warrenton (540) 347-7237 www.townduck.com • info@townduck.com UPS Shipping and Local Delivery Available

• STONEWALL KITCHENS • CANDLES • HUBS •

MOPS & BUCKETS

BEST OF

Voted Best Florist 3 Years in a Row WA R R E N T O N

7 Main Street • Warrenton, Virginia 347-4762 • www.designsbyteresa.com

• ARTHUR COURT • TERVIS TUMBLER • PENZO

CASAFINA • JULISKA • PORTMEIRION • CASPARI

Upstairs you’ll find the Area’s largest selection of Teddy Bears

2008

540-351-0011

Unique Gifts Delivery Service Fresh Flowers & Plants

AINTS ARE NOT

BORN THEY ARE NURTURED

Let Us Make Your Day...

Come Home To A Clean House!

Weekly • Bi-Weekly Residential • Commercial VA Class A License #2705116554A

We Do Windows

In addition to cleaning your home or office

540-439-3967 • 540-439-4859 www.janddhandyman.com We accept:

A J&D Handyman Service Company

START YOUR CHILD ON THE RIGHT PATH Academics  Religion  Tradition  Technology now aCCepting appliCationS for fall 2009

Ed Hoffman, Principal (540) 347-2458, www.sjesva.org

St. John

the

Ms. Julie Copeland, Preschool Director (540) 347-5341

evangeliSt CatholiC SChool

Pre K through 8th Grade • 111 King Street, Warrenton, VA

34

Warrenton Lifestyle

BE YOU. ONLY WITH BETTER KNEES. Don’t let your physical limitations limit you from doing the things you love. Call Fauquier Hospital. Our orthopedic specialists are performing life-changing surgical procedures that can minimize your pain, reduce recovery times, and get you back to living life to the fullest. And if surgery is right for you, you’ll not only be under the care of an outstanding medical team, you’ll be partnered with a case manager who will answer your questions, guide you through the process and make sure that you’re completely comfortable. So give us a call at (540) 316-5000. And learn how you can feel better than you’ve felt in years.

Center of Excellence for Joint Replacement

The Joint Commission’s Certificate of Distinction for Hip and Knee Replacement

February 2009

www.fauquierhospital.org

35

A division of Piedmont Press & Graphics 404 Belle Air Lane • Warrenton, Virginia 20186 540-347-4466 • www.warrentonlifestyle.com

*****************ECRWSS POSTAL CUSTOMER