Prince William Living January 2012

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The premiere lifestyle magazine of Prince William and Greater Manassas

Fiscal Fitness in 2012

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President Rebecca Barnes, deeply believe in our community and want to share that with their readers.

t is no wonder that the Prince William region—encompassing Prince William County and the Cities of Manassas and Manassas Park—is enjoying a time of renewed energy and community pride. This year alone we have executed a successful series of events commemorating the Sesquicentennial of the Battle of First Manassas, been ranked as a top area for job growth and were recognized as one of the best communities in which to raise a family. 2011 also brought another landmark, with the launching of Prince William Living, the first lifestyle magazine focused exclusively on the Prince William region.

Prince William Living enhances a message that is near and dear to the Prince William Chamber of Commerce. We regularly encourage people to “Shop Local. Shop Chamber.” In this way, residents invest in the companies that create jobs, contribute to the tax base and support the organizations that contribute to our high quality of life. Through its articles, Prince William Living embodies the local movement, showcasing the unique assets of the Prince William region.

To Elizabeth, Rebecca and everyone on their team, congratulations on a successful inaugural year. Also, on behalf of the Chamber Board of Directors, membership and staff, I thank you for giving voice to our community pride and championing Prince William as THE premiere location to live, work and play.

The publication is another symbol of our growth as a community.

Each month, its pages highlight the most attractive of Prince William’s many assets. With feature stories on local residents, businesses and activities, it serves as a reminder that you do not have to look north for outstanding entertainment, dining and shopping.

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table of contents January 2012 Vol. 2 No. 1

FEATURES Fiscal Fitness 101 ..................................................4

4 DEPARTMENTS from the publisher..................................................3 advertiser index ....................................................3 destinations Preserving Our History: e Chapman/Beverley Mill....................................8 local flavor Cedars Mediterranean Grille: ‘Fresh, Homemade and Healthy’ ..........................12 family fun Indoor Crafting ....................................................14

12 Photo courtesy Jennifer Garnett

going places Timmy Tyrrell, Jr.: e “Mini” Racer with the Mega Mission ........................................16 on a high note Local Band Swing Machine Swings High in Metro Area ......................................................20 calendar ..............................................................22 tambourines and elephants e Waiting Game, and How I Lost It ................23 distribution sites ................................................25

20 Photo courtesy Jennifer Rader

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The premiere lifestyle magazine of Prince William and Greater Manassas

Prince William Living Editor in Chief and Publisher Elizabeth Kirkland ekirkland@princewilliamliving.com Prince William Living President Rebecca Barnes rbarnes@princewilliamliving.com Contributing Writers Audrey Harman, Casey Rives, Olivia Overman, Boyd Lillard, Jennifer Rader and DeeDee Corbitt Sauter Copy Editor Peter Lineberry Copy Assistant Marya Wright Unrath Photography Jennifer Garnett, Jennifer Rader and Tamar Wilsher-Rivas Graphic Design and Production Alison Dixon/Image Prep Studio Advertising Account Executives Eileen Classick-Terry, Terri Berkheimer, Helena Tavares Kennedy and Patty Tracy, Prince William Living, the premiere lifestyle magazine of Prince William and Greater Manassas, is published monthly

by Prince William Living, Inc. e opinions expressed in the magazine are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of Prince William Living.

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For complete advertising information, please contact Rebecca Barnes, Prince William Living president, either by phone at (703) 232-1758, ext. 1, or by email at rbarnes@princewilliamliving.com.

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ose weight. Quit smoking. Stop biting your nails. Balance your budget. For most folks, when Jan. 1 rolls around, it’s time to get down to brass tacks. But for Prince William Living, it’s time to celebrate! Why? Prince William Living is a year old this month!

It’s hard to believe how far we’ve come in such a relatively short period of time, and we’d like to take this opportunity to thank those who have made this magazine possible. From our writers, to our photographers, editors and distributors, we couldn’t have done this without you. We would especially like to thank those who have advertised with Prince William Living over this past year: ACTS ADCO Alpha Pets, Inc. Americans in Wartime Museum City of Manassas Park/Parks and Recreation Whitlock & Associates, A financial advisory practice of Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. Appliance Connection Avon – Teresa Giltner Bargain Relocation CAP Accounting Century 21 Stackhouse and Associates Dansk Day Spa Darby Brook Nutrition Edgemoor Art Studio Harbour View Events Heartbeats Infant Nursing Services

Home Cleaners 4 You I-95 Business Parks Management, LLC Imagewerks Kinnett Plumbing Lavender Retreat lia sophia Advisor Jane Blue Lil Bit of Posh BurkeWorks, Inc., Long & Foster Realtors™ Lustine Toyota Magnificent Belly Dance Mary Kay – Marti Hall Minnieland Academy Okra’s Pope John Paul the Great Catholic High School Potomac Place Prince William Chamber of Commerce Prince William County Park Authority Prince William Ice Center

Advertiser Index ACTS ......................................................................................24 Alpha Pets ..............................................................................24 Ameriprise Financial ............................................................25 Bargain Relocation ................................................................24 Bristow Montessori School ..................................................11 CAP Accounting, LLC ............................................................19 Confidence Realty..................................................................18 Dansk Day Spa at Occoquan ................................................24 Dina Psychic Consultant........................................................24 Edgemoor Art Studio ............................................................24 I-95 Business Parks Management ........................................C4 Imagewerks............................................................................24 Kinnett Plumbing ..................................................................25 Lavender Retreat....................................................................23 lia sophia ................................................................................24 Lil Bit of Posh ........................................................................24

Prince William Marina Psychic Consultant Dina PWC/Manassas Convention and Visitors Bureau Quinn’s Goldsmith Sassy Gifts Shear Scapes, Inc. Stanley Martin Homes State Farm Insurance Agent Sandi Bausman Statements Salon Statements on the Water Statements the Acadamy e Maids Tidy Maids Housecleaning Touch of Gold Travel Place, Inc. US Logoworks Washington Square Associates, Inc.

Linton Hall School..................................................................19 Magnificent Belly Dance ......................................................24 The Maids ........................................................................11, 24 Mary Kay/Marti Hall ..............................................................24 Mason’s Lawn & Landscape ................................................24 Minnieland Academy ............................................................18 Okra’s ......................................................................................11 Peggy and Bill Burke, Long & Foster Realtors ....................19 Potomac Place........................................................................19 Prince William Chamber of Commerce ..............................C2 Prince William Ice Center ......................................................15 Sassy Gifts..............................................................................24 State Farm/Sandi Bausman ..................................................23 Tidy Maid House Cleaning....................................................24 Touch of Gold ........................................................................24 US Logoworks ......................................................................24 Washington Square Associates............................................24

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Fiscal Fitness 101

By Olivia Overman, Contributing Writer

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he holiday season has come to an end, the time for presents and overindulgence has passed, but all is not lost! e New Year is here, and with it comes the chance for reevaluating and re-energizing your life...and that includes your financial situation. While it may not be your favorite way to spend a few hours, nothing is more important than getting your finances in order, according to financial experts. So, New Year, new you and new (and improved!) financial situation.

“My first piece of advice for a person is to turn off the TV and the media and don’t listen to all that noise about the global economy,” says Bennett Whitlock, managing director, Whitlock & Associates at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. “It is important to look at your own personal finances.” Located in Lake Ridge, Whitlock and his team of advisors work with both businesses and individuals to develop their financial plans.

For too many of us these days, it seems that money management is something to be considered when we get around to it, if at all. After we finish running around doing everything we have scheduled for ourselves and our families, we may just find the time to look at the family budget. But the truth is, unless we manage our finances properly, we have very little chance of reaching our goals and having the happy future we want for ourselves.

“My number-one piece of advice for people today is the need to plan, set goals and set out a budget for themselves,” says Ceda Putiyon, owner of CAP Accounting, LLC, in Dale City. “Look at the budget on a quarterly as well as monthly basis...because once you lose control, it’s very hard to get it back under control again.” is is the advice that Steven omas and his wife needed to hear a number of years ago. “Instead of budgeting and saving for things we wanted, we’d put it on a credit card,” says omas. “We had a written budget, but weren't that diligent about sticking to it. e economy was doing well, and our incomes were steadily increasing, so things like having an ‘emergency fund’ or a strict budget weren't our first priority. We were making our minimum payments, and trying to pay down ‘whenever we have some extra money.’ e funny thing is, there rarely seemed to be any extra money, and the balances kept going up. It happened over time, a little bit at a time, and we had a much different attitude regarding debt then.”

Everyday Finances for Everyday People Of course, every financial situation is different. For those people living from paycheck to paycheck Whitlock recommends “setting up a savings plan. While carving out that $25 to $50 may be difficult, without it a person is one step away from disaster. e flip side is that without some sort of emergency fund, it is difficult to take advantage of any opportunity that may come along.”

For those who have unfortunately lost their jobs, Whitlock says that while he is “not an advocate of using 401(k) plans, there are ways to use these funds without paying the 10 percent Internal Revenue Service penalty on top of the normal income tax payment that has to be made.” Talk to a financial expert to ensure this is done legally.

For the rest of the people out there, living within your means is extremely important. Just knowing that your cash inflow is greater than your cash outflow can make for a stress-free life. But how can we get our finances under control in a world where instant gratification is the norm? ere are numerous ways to do this, and one of the key components is to pay cash for your purchases as you make them. It is important to save for what you want rather than buying it now and paying for it later, with interest added on. Try to keep your credit card spending to a minimum by using cash whenever possible.

According to the website www.creditcards.com, the average credit card debt per household in the U.S. is $15,799. Paying the minimum balance off your credit card every month can mean thousands of dollars in interest payments being paid over time.

Many credit card companies now have an online comparison showing how long and how much a person would pay when simply paying the minimum payment each month, in contrast to paying a little bit more. Take heed and try to exceed the minimum required payment each month.

It is estimated that nearly one-third of Americans say rising food and gas prices are making it difficult to save money. In fact, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, the cost of groceries is expected to increase by two to three percent in 2012, and this follows a four to five percent increase last year. Some ways to help the family budget stay in the green are to use store coupons and buy store brands when you do your shopping. Coupon cutting has grown in popularity these days as people are becoming more financially aware. Remember, using a store coupon means just that little bit extra in your pocket, and many grocery chains double coupons up to a certain amount. Look for websites such as www.thegrocerygame.com and www.couponsherpa.com where you can find printable coupons.

Some banks offer rewards for using your check card to pay for groceries as well as other purchases. is can be a great way to build up points and eventually receive a gift card, or even a gift of your choice. Some credit card companies offer this benefit as well, but make sure the amount is paid off monthly so you don’t end up paying interest on your groceries!

Waiting for department store sales is another way to help keep spending down. Tips include buying winter or summer clothes at the very end of the season, when stores are eager to unload merchandise. Children outgrow clothes quickly, so perhaps trading clothes with families in your neighborhood will help keep the costs down too.

While most people agree that food made from scratch tastes the best, it can be a nice treat for the entire family to dine at a local restaurant once in a while. One piece of advice for eating out while maintaining a budget includes—you guessed it!—using restaurant coupons. Looking through coupons received in the mail or via email can help guide your decision of where you want to eat. (continues on page 6) prince william living January 2012 | 5

(continued from page 5) e omas family eventually took a class at their church called “Dave Ramsey’s Financial Peace University.”

“Dave Ramsey teaches a common debt reduction strategy, called the ‘Debt Snowball,’ but this is part of his ‘Seven Baby-Steps to Financial Peace,’” explains omas. “‘Baby Step 1’ is to quickly save a $1,000 emergency fund. is is to cover those little emergencies, like car repairs, that we used to put on a credit card, without a second thought. Baby Step 2 is to pay off all debt, except your mortgage, using the ‘debt snowball.’

“I’d love to say it’s easy to get out of debt.

It’s not.”

“First thing we did was to get rid of our credit cards, and did a detailed written budget. en we started paying off our debts, starting with the smallest balance, while making minimum payments on the rest. As we paid off a debt, we’d apply that payment to the next, until they were essentially gone. Credit cards should be paid off first, as they typically have the highest interest rates. While we were doing this, we were ‘all cash’ for things like food, clothing, and entertainment. If we needed or wanted something, it went into the budget and we saved for it. We became very disciplined regarding our budget, which made us very mindful of spending,” says omas. omas and his wife are now almost debt free and are working hard towards being completely out of debt. “I'd love to say it’s easy to get out of debt. It’s not. It is simple, however. Have a written budget. Spend less than your income, and use the extra to pay off debt. Avoid new debt. It takes time, but if you keep at it and keep your goal in mind, you will get there. e hardest part is learning to say no to yourself.”

Personal Financial Planning Services From banks to financial planners to accounting firms, there are many sources throughout Prince William County that can assist individuals, families and businesses to develop and manage their budgets and long-term financial plans.

To provide the best, most tailored financial advice for customers, Whitlock and Putiyon both stress the first steps of setting goals and setting a budget. For families, the importance may be placed on retirement funding as well as college planning. For businesses, it may be cash flow. Whatever it is, the current situation will be assessed and a roadmap developed to get there. If your needs have more to do with investments and long-term investment planning, financial advisors can determine if a plan needs to be more 6 | January 2012 prince william living

aggressive or more conservative. “Timeframe comes into play when you are looking at setting money aside (for investing),” says Whitlock. Being able to offer advice on a broad range of financial products and services including mutual funds, certificates of deposit, as well as brokerage services can help people find a path to a secure future.

Banks and credit unions offer products to the public that not only help people to save for a rainy day, but also encourage financial education. Henry Funn, manager of Wells Fargo in Woodbridge, says the bank “offers a unique savings product called “Way2Save” that puts $1 in a savings account every time a person uses their check card for a purchase. It helps people save without feeling the pressure of having to consciously save.

“A lot of the branches,” he adds, “have licensed personal bankers who have investment qualifications and can have a conversation with you about saving for a rainy day or for retirement. ere is the potential to map out a strategy, depending on each client.” Like Whitlock and Putiyon, Funn reiterates the need to gather a complete image of an individual’s or business’s current financial situation before any recommendation can be made.

Having the services of both a bank and a credit union available to you can be beneficial simply because many credit unions are notfor-profit and can offer services and products at lower costs. Of course, credit unions are not as open to the public as banks are; rather, you must have some sort of connection to become a member.

To encourage saving from a young age, many institutions have accounts that can be opened in a child’s name with a parent acting as a custodian. All that is needed is a Social Security number, the child’s name and date of birth. ese types of accounts allow children to come into the bank, deposit their money and watch it grow over time. “is allows relatives to make checks payable to the child come the holidays or birthdays,” says Funn.

You and Your Finances ere are numerous financial businesses within the county that can assist you regardless of your fiscal circumstances or goals. “Whether it be a new grad looking for a savings plan, to a family looking to save for college, we can work with them,” notes Whitlock.

Knowing yourself and your financial situation is the cornerstone for starting a budget or financial plan. Once you know where you are currently financially and where you want to be in the future, things will become easier to manage. Says Putiyon, “I cannot stress enough the importance of setting goals and setting a budget.”

To contact the businesses mentioned in the article, please visit Bennett Whitlock at www.ameripriseadvisors.com/ bennett.c.whitlock or CAP Accounting, LLC at www.cap-va.com.

A graduate of American University’s School of Communication, Olivia Overman has written articles for a number of online and print publications. She lives with her husband and son in Woodbridge. Overman can be reached by email at ooverman@ princewilliamliving.com.

A Story of Struggle, Diligence and Success “It was very easy to build up credit card debt,” says Connie Moser, of Dale City. “First, we had a Mastercard, followed by a Visa. Then creditors know you are a good customer, so other credit card companies want you to use their cards, too.”

Connie’s story is a true testament to what people can do if they take responsibility, work hard and live within their means.

Her story goes like this: “My mother was always in debt. At the time, credit cards were not prevalent like today. My mother took loans from companies with names like ‘Household Finance’ and ‘Beneficial Finance.’ I grew up running envelopes with cash from tips she made working as a waitress, to make a payment on one of her loans. I didn’t understand, and being a child, it didn’t concern me, so when I became an adult and my husband and I married, the prospect of being in debt wasn’t scary. I just knew it was important not to miss a payment and that if you did miss a payment, you might have to take another loan to pay the late loan.

“When we began using credit, it was almost a ‘badge of honor.’ Banks flattered us by telling us how necessary it was to build a good credit history. Every time we bought a piece of furniture or an appliance, the store would offer us credit. They would usually offer some incentive: ‘Buy now! No payments for six months!’ What a deal! We could get the refrigerator, the sofa, the car...free for six months.

“My husband was in the Air Force, so it was imperative we not be late with a payment. Bad credit was detrimental to a military career, so I always made sure we didn't have to rob Peter to pay Paul, but we were broke from payday to payday to meet our obligations.

“As my husband approached retirement we decided to stay in the Washington area and buy a house. We had no savings, but I knew that was all right because we had the ‘VA, no money down’ loan coming to us. Neither of us was aware that we only qualified for a specific amount. We just thought we’d pick the house we wanted and a bank would give us the loan. It sounded just like the way we’d financed our lives for the preceding 20 years.

“For the first time, a bank told us ‘No.’ They told us we didn’t qualify for a loan of any size. They told us we had too many credit cards. They asked where our savings were. Savings?

“We were in our 30s. We had no cash. We had 11 credit cards and seven of them had a balance. I was baking and decorating cakes for money to buy clothes for our three kids, but the bank didn't consider my income since I had only been in business for a year. (I wasn’t making any money, anyway.)

“My husband got a second job. He would rise in the morning, dress in his uniform, I’d hand him his lunch and he took a set of civilian clothes with him. He’d leave his military job at the Pentagon and go to his second job, get home around midnight and sleep six hours, then do it all again the next day.

“We’d never asked anyone for help, but finally did ask his parents if they could bail us out of this mess. Fortunately, they were not able to do so and we were forced to really look at our lives and how we were living. Bill stuck with the two job deal for six months.

“We began by increasing the payment on one credit card while paying the minimum on the remainder. Each time I got one card paid, I would add a little to savings and increase the payment on the next credit card. Eventually, following that road, we paid off the debts we had accrued and accumulated enough to pay the closing costs on a loan for the house. We did this with the money he earned from the second job.

“It was so exciting to know we were finally going to stop giving our money away for rent and own property! The interest rate seemed reasonable, since we were used to paying much higher interest rates on our credit cards. At closing, the lawyer, realtor and mortgage broker explained to us about our payments and obligation. Some time later that month I sat down with the pile of papers we’d signed and discovered our $106,000 house was going to cost us $335,000! That’s insane!

“The first couple of years we weren’t able to do anything but make the payment. Bill retired from the Air Force and made a little more money. My little business grew a bit, I made a good reputation, but I plowed all the profit back into new equipment or materials. We started adding an additional $100 a month to the principal on our house. We didn’t take vacations. We drove our cars for 10 years before replacing. We didn’t charge anything unless it was an emergency. We didn’t go out to eat or to movies.

“Every time I got the opportunity, I’d add additional money to the principal on our house. I started making payments with an additional $200, then $300. Finally, I was doubling the payments!

“We paid our house off in 13 years. I sold my decorating equipment and gave up the crazy life of wedding cakes and delivery on Saturdays.

“We are not rich and we never will be, but we owe no debt.

We pay no credit cards. We have no house payment. We have remodeled our house from top to bottom, moving rooms like the kitchen from upstairs to downstairs. We take vacations every couple of years. We pay cash for our car and our truck...and guess what? If you pay cash—you don’t need good credit!”

Connie has told her story to Prince William Living magazine in the hopes that it will help someone who is struggling. “I think we all get stuck thinking we must have ‘this,’ or our lives won’t be complete without ‘that,’” she says. “We could have moved from this neighborhood anytime, but why go back in debt for a bigger house? Why pay taxes on a higher valued home? We’ve turned this house into a home that is beautiful and suits us well.”

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destinations

Preserving Our History The Chapman/Beverley Mill

By Jennifer Rader, Contributing Writer

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ipping down I-66 you catch out of the corner of your eye a structure in near ruins. In that split second you realize it’s obviously not a recent monolith but has to have a story—and that it’s something to investigate. To the intrigued, the mental note to find more information and visit to understand its past doesn’t escape. And this structure, along with its adjacent land, doesn’t disappoint because it is most definitely an historical drama that could be played out on stage. e walls and grounds unfold a story of family legacy, shrewd business, economic success, relinquishment and eventual loss. All this can be gleaned from the study and hallowed walls of the Chapman/Beverley Mill.

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e Chapmans, a wealthy family hailing from Tidewater and credited with the founding of the city of Alexandria in 1749, owned 9,000 acres on what is now Bull Run Mountain. roughout their land ownership along oroughfare Gap, several structures were erected on the vast property. Some foundations withstood history and the elements while others

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e Chapman/Beverley Mill is most visible from I-66 west but its actual address is 17504 Beverley Mill Road, in Broad Run. It sits on the border of Prince William and Fauquier Counties. e lower mill, visible from the highway, was built sometime between 1811 and 1827 as estate documentation from George Chapman suggests. While the property of the lower mill has seen a few different owners, it is currently held by Turn e Mill Around Campaign (TTMAC) —a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that is working to stabilize, restore and enhance the property and structures for the benefit of the public.

In the mid-1990s, a group of community members passionate about Virginia history and specifically the Chapman/Beverley Mill property came together with a common concern over the deteriorated state of the structure. At that time the land where the lower mill resides, between Broad Run stream, the railroad tracks, and the highway, was owned by Bull Run Preserve, a nonprofit founded by a Middleburg, Va., resident. With the owner’s move out of state and a subsequent fire at the mill in the late 1990s, the community members were finally able to gain a transfer of control of Bull Run Preserve. It was then that they voted for a name change of the organization to Turn e Mill Around Campaign in order to publicly demonstrate the commitment of a financially supported capital restoration campaign. is is current history; the drama is in the original property owners’ tale and the immense influence of this particular parcel of land.

have since vanished. e lower mill, referred to as the Chapman/Beverley Mill, was a successful hub of commerce willed to fifth-generation John Chapman, born in 1814. John Chapman was an ardent and shrewd milling businessman as well as a farmer. For instance, it is said that in 1852 Chapman encouraged the Manassas Gap Railroad to run the track alongside the mill and then added a side rail to the mill that would hold seven railcars. ese strategic expansions expedited grain to the port of Alexandria, where Chapman Mill’s products were shipped to Europe and South America. en in 1861 Chapman contracted with the Confederate Army to use his mill as a meat-curing warehouse and distribution center. is man and the property single-handedly created the largest source of commerce in Prince William County by 1860, making Prince William one of the most industrialized counties in Virginia.

And then battles of the Civil War came to the Chapman doorstep, proving disastrous for John Chapman and the Mill.

He watched Confederate troops burn his mill so Union forces would have no use for it, and became a prisoner of war and a human shield of Union forces as they used the railroad through his property. War took a toll on Chapman, creating loss or destruction of virtually all of his property and business assets.

Eventually he suffered a mental breakdown and was committed to an asylum in Staunton, Va., where he died in 1866. e mill did not sell at public auction the first few times it was offered, but finally, sometime between 1871 and 1876, Robert Beverley bought the property, and by 1878 it had been restored to a successful milling operation, again providing troops with ground cornmeal and flour for the Spanish-American War (1898), World War I (1917-18) and World War II (1941-45) as well as ground wheat to Russia in the 1940s.

Today the property of the Chapman 130-year dynasty is dually owned. TTMAC owns the property below the railroad tracks where the Chapman/Beverley Mill, Mill store, the stone slab of the Furr House and other foundations can be found. e Virginia Outdoors Foundation, a state nonprofit, owns and maintains the Bull Run Mountain State Natural Area Preserve, the property above the railroad. Walking along the trails you will find additional ruins of Meadowlands, the Chapman homestead, and the family’s icehouse, the first mill built by first generation John Chapman in 1742, and a dilapidated residence from the 1950s, which is thought to be the home of a past employee under Beverley’s ownership. Bull Run Mountain Conservancy (BRMC), a third organization, stewards the land. BRMC is a private nonprofit that provides research, public programs and stewardship on the 800 acres of the Bull Run Mountain State Natural Area Preserve and partners with TTMAC on occasion. e overall goal of the TTMAC is to create an historical park maintaining a ruin site as opposed to a complete restoration. is has been done in phases as financial resources have been become available. e board and recently appointed executive director, Dr. Kay McCarron, have great visions for the structure and property in the months and years to come.

e first accomplishment was to stabilize the structure. An internal anchoring system of all four walls, which was completed in 2006, can be found inside, with emergency shoring of all 49 window openings. is was a feat of grand proportion since the Mill’s stacked quartzite stone rises seven stories high. In fact, according to the Historic American Buildings Survey, it is “the tallest stacked stone building in the U.S.” Mortar can be found within the stacks of stone but it is thought this was patchwork throughout the years and does not reflect the original construction.

Since the Mill sits on the boundary line of Prince William County and Fauquier County, turning the property into an historical park will be completed in two additional phases, first addressing the Prince William side and then the Fauquier portion. TTMAC currently holds plans from EarthDesigns for the historical park and are awaiting completion of the approval process. Financed through a Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) T-21 grant, the Prince William side enhancements will include a walking path to each historical site, interpretive signage and exhibits explaining the milling process of the time, the Civil War’s impact and the Mill’s importance to the area throughout its history. ese improvements are estimated to be completed by January 2013. Earl Douple, TTMAC secretary treasurer of the board of directors and one of three original community members that worked to gain ownership of the property, said, “We want to make the Mill more accessible and safe for people to enjoy.”

According to Douple, TTMAC is hoping to get some of the first installments of interpretive signage, trails and additional parking in place by the Sesquicentennial of the Battle of oroughfare Gap, which will take place around August 28, 2012.

Reconstruction to the gable ends and the remaining enhancements to the Fauquier side of the property have a future completion date.

A former associate professor of archaeology at George Mason University, McCarron’s vision for the Mill lends itself to a diverse compilation of educational experiences and special events. e property already hosts Scout camping and hiking and a few are known to have used the Mill as the backdrop for their weddings. ere is also archaeological research ongoing in the area. Expanding these ideas, McCarron hopes to begin a lecture series and expand programming to include a series of student camps that focus on archaeology, history and ecology, potentially opening a site for public archaeology. A volunteer docent program is slated to begin in 2012 with group bookings becoming a driver for the program. Delving deeper, she wonders aloud about the potential of a Paleo-Indian site on the grounds, but that thought is to be visited again in the future.

Currently, TTMAC and BRMC are considering a partnership on programming. BRMC already hosts an Old Home Site program in the fall and spring. e program entails looking at the landscape and determining what it can tell you about the history of a domestic or agricultural site, making the former (continues on page 10) prince william living January 2012 | 9

(continued from page 9) Chapman sites prime study material. e group learns to identify such ecological clues as past row cropping, pastures or logging grounds and also when the land became abandoned. As BRMC Executive Director Michael Kieffer explained, “BRMC works to put the ‘P’ in ‘preservation,’ and relate what that means, in multiple circumstances, for the public.”

TTMAC and the Chapman/Beverley Mill are members of the Virginia Association of Museums, the National Association of Museums and the Archaeological Society of Virginia. e membership in the Archaeological Society of Virginia includes their certification program that brings college students out to assist with site archaeology both in the field and lab. e Mill is also a member of SPOOM—the Society for the Preservation of Old Mills—as well as the Prince William County Historical Commission, and Manassas Battlefield Park. e Manassas Battlefield Park provides historians for TTMAC public events and the Prince William County Historical Commission has funded a book and the latest brochure about the property.

While these organizations have been terrific support to TTMAC in restorative, financial and administrative ways, there is still much to do to keep this Virginia treasure viable to future generations. e organization’s revenue resources include gifts from individual donors, special event ticket sales, VDOT grants and family foundations with a passion for historical preservation.

TTMAC is gearing up for two new campaigns that will include a Mill stone adoption and a comprehensive membership program for those individuals that have an excitement and interest in maintaining the state’s history, passing it on and instilling curiosity to younger generations. Visit www.chapmansmill.org to keep updated on the latest information.

“I just foresee it as a big community center,” gushed McCarron.

If her vision comes to fruition, the Chapman/Beverley Mill could again become a bustling destination repurposed with its history, significance and a new, brighter story.

Some historical information presented in this article is courtesy the white paper, e Impact of the Civil War on John Chapman, by Ellen Percy Miller.

Photos courtesy Chapman/Beverley Mill

A nonprofit development director for 10 years, Jennifer Rader now works as a freelance writer and consultant. She lives with her son and husband in Manassas and can be contacted at Jennifer.Rader@verizon.net.

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local flavor Cedars Mediterranean Grille: ‘Fresh, Homemade and Healthy’

By Casey Rives, Contributing Writer

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ouad Abiaad was born and raised in Lebanon, a country rich in culture and cuisine. His family history is replete with culinary experts. In fact, his grandfather created Lebanon’s first cookbook—a whopping 850 pages, sans pictures.

“Cooking just came natural in my family,” said Abiaad.

“Especially in Lebanon, dinners are big and my mother would spend hours in the kitchen preparing a feast. And in Lebanon it’s not just one thing for dinner—it’s many different things.”

Photo courtesy Jennifer Garnett

Due to the wars in Lebanon, Abiaad found himself residing in Paris, France—the culinary capital of the world. While there, he opened one of his first restaurants. e restaurant in Paris was a success, but in 1991, Abiaad saw an amazing investment opportunity in the United States. ere, he thought, he could show Americans how wonderful Mediterranean cuisine truly is.

The Start of Cedars Mediterranean Grille After closing his original restaurant and first investment after moving to the United States, Art Gallery Grill, in Washington, D.C., Abiaad decided it was time to bring the flavor of Mediterranean to Northern Virginia.

“I noticed that there were not any other restaurants like mine around, especially in Manassas,” said Abiaad. “I knew this area was a great place for Cedars because I offer great quality at a very low cost which is important for customers in this economy. I know times are hard and I want to help my customers by offering something affordable but special.”

Abiaad opened Cedars Mediterranean Grille on May 28, 2011, and as months go by, clientele is increasing and word of mouth is spreading about this one-of-a-kind restaurant.

“I use all fresh ingredients and original recipes. I prepare all of the food in house, because I do not like anyone else touching my food! I am very picky,” explained Abiaad. “I know if my customer comes one day and loves a dish that they ordered, I want them to come again and that dish be just as delicious so I 12 | January 2012 prince william living

cook everything myself!”

Not only does Abiaad use fresh ingredients, his recipes are special to his culture and family—a taste that cannot be replicated. For instance, the restaurant’s delicious and popular rice pudding is a recipe from Abiaad’s grandmother in Lebanon.

“I remember going to Art Gallery Grill after work for drinks and appetizers,” said Woodbridge resident Meredith Spockley. “I have missed it since it has closed. I am happy to know that the owner has opened a restaurant that’s close to home. e food was always so amazing.”

The Atmosphere e low-lit ambiance of Cedars Mediterranean Grille brings a sense of relaxation to the restaurant’s patrons. Lebanese music plays softly throughout the restaurant, which contributes to the tranquil feel of the establishment.

e name of the restaurant is more than a business title, though; it is a piece of history. e cedar trees in Lebanon have always been historically important to the land. e flag of Lebanon consists of a green cedar, representing the importance of these amazing trees—a symbol of steadiness.

“I have a very diverse background growing up in Lebanon and also living in France,” said Abiaad. “I consider myself American and I love the United States. I want to bring amazing food to the people here and also create the feel of escape through the decorations and history.”

Cedars Mediterranean Grille is decorated throughout with original pottery pieces from Lebanon. Many of the handcrafted copper vases and statues displayed in the restaurant were brought to the United States by Abiaad. “ere are not two of the same decorations because there can’t be. ey are all one-of-a-kind and made by hand, carved by hand—they don’t make beautiful things like this anymore,” said Abiaad, pointing to the shelf of unique decorations.

On warmer days, a patio area is available for seating. ere, hookah—traditionally flavored Middle Eastern tobacco—can be purchased and enjoyed.

The Food According to www.eatingwell.com, Mediterranean cuisine is one of the healthiest cuisines as it consists of fresh fruits, plentiful vegetables, red meat, fish and protein-rich legumes.

“We use a lot of fresh basil and perfectly cut meats,” said Abiaad.

“You will never find chewy meat with a lot of fat. It’s all highquality and I cut the pieces myself.”

Cedars Mediterranean Grille’s menu offers a variety of entrées, including those that are vegetarian-friendly.

“We have actually visited Cedars for one of our smaller meetings [for vegetarians and vegans] a few months ago,” said Amanda Myers, a George Mason University student and animal rights activist from Woodbridge. “Usually it’s hard for people who are vegan or vegetarian to go out for food. Ordering food from most restaurants usually means getting plain noodles or a dry vegetarian burger—but Cedars had a lot of meat-free choices.” e restaurant’s menu is endless and offers a large variety of appetizers, lunch specials, dinners and desserts.

Each table is supplied a bowl of pita bread—made and baked fresh in-house. Appetizers to dip the bread in are recommended, such as “shinkleesh,” which consists of Lebanese-style aged cheese mixed with cymin, cayette and Zaatar—a mixture of sumac, sesame seeds and herbs. e ingredients are served with onions, tomatoes and olive oil which creates a great consistency for dipping the homemade bread. e mixture comes served in a bowl and the flavor of the shinkleesh is unique but rich allowing the small crumbles of cheese to melt in your mouth. It’s suggested that you eat shinkleesh in true Lebanese style—with your hands!

“In Lebanon, we eat with our hands! You take your bread and rip it so you can scoop your food into it—it makes everything taste better,” exclaimed Abiaad as he dipped a piece of homemade bread into the shinkleesh.

If you can’t decide on just one appetizer, order one of the many appetizer samplers. “e best part about Cedars is you can’t get bored with your dish because every dish has a mixture of things,” said Romad Kalifa, of Manassas Park. “I can order a smorgasbord of food and taste a little bit of everything.”

For dinner, enjoy the traditional Ouzi—lamb shank served over a bed of spiced rice, served with a garden or a cucumber-yogurt salad. e delicious slices of lamb are cooked in-house to order and thinly cut by Abiaad.

The Future of Cedars Abiaad hopes to open more restaurants in the future, but for now he plans to concentrate on the current Cedars establishment.

“It’s still new so I’m still trying to create the perfect restaurant,” said Abiaad. “In the summer, I hope to expand the patio area to include a fenced area like the outdoor seating areas in Paris. Also, I would love to start doing picnics outside in the summer and serve grilled lamb.”

Cedars Mediterranean Grille is nestled in the K-Mart shopping center at the corner of Sudley Road and Sudley Manor Road, in Manassas, so be sure to stop by and experience authentic Mediterranean cuisine. Special offers and promotions are always available at www.cedarsmg.com.

“If I could describe my restaurant in three words, I would say it is fresh, homemade and healthy,” said Abiaad.

Writer Casey Rives, who resides in Haymarket, is a graduate of George Mason University. She can be reached by email at crives@princewilliamliving.com.

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Directions: Salt the chickpeas overnight in plenty of water, then boil the salted chickpeas until they are very soft, saving a few whole chickpeas for later use. Blend the boiled chickpeas with minced garlic, lemon juice and additional salt (to taste). Combine tahini with chickpea mixture. Serve hummus with cumin and olive oil to taste.

Garnish with whole chickpeas. Serve with pita bread for dipping.

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hen the colder months come upon us, the word “inside” always seems to be paired with “confined.” If you have to stay inside due to weather, especially during the quiet winter months that follow Christmas, then injecting a little family fun should be mandatory! ere is never a reason to feel trapped inside your own home when there are plenty of wonderful indoor crafts for the whole family.

As a veteran babysitter and an older sister, I know a thing or two about entertaining energetic kids who just want something fun to do that produces something they can enjoy long after the craft is done. Everyone loves having something tactile to show for their work, especially children. My approach to dealing with kids is: always come prepared with a big bag of craft supplies. With that mentality, I have never encountered a babysitting experience where crafting wasn’t involved and everyone wasn’t happy at the end of the day.

Carrie Hay, a resident of Prince William County since 2000, and founder of Odyssey Learning Games (a website with games dedicated to helping kids learn in an effective but fun way) says that crafting for children “helps grow self-esteem, bonding and cooperation. Some crafts come out the way they should look, while others–well, the eyeball could be in the wrong place, but it is art so anything goes. Many memories will be created that could and will last a lifetime.”

I’m going to share a few very different quick and simple craft ideas for boys and girls of all ages to enjoy the process and the end result. Chances are you probably have a lot of these supplies just hanging around your house or backyard, so you might not even have to venture out to purchase any supplies for these crafts.

My own crafty contribution of paint-filled ornaments comes from my aunt, Debra Harman, who has resided in Prince William County for more than 50 years. is is something I always turn to when I am faced with a group of young people, or if I am in need of a unique handmade gift, as they are great for all seasons and timeless.

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Step-By-Step Instructions: 1. Take the little metal top off of the Christmas ball.

2. If you use glitter: dust it in and shake it with your finger covering the opening to coat the inside.

3. Squirt in your desired paint colors…no more than three or things get too muddled.

4. Cover opening with your forefinger and shake until your Christmas ball looks how you want it to. (Little kids love this part because they will get paint all over their hands.)

5. Place Christmas ball upside-down in your carton so the excess paint can drain out. Leave it this way for 24-48 hours in a dry, room-temperature area out of the reach of little ones.

6. Once your Christmas balls are dry, put the metal tops back in and tie your ribbon on the top.

Depending on the colors you used, you can display these one-ofa-kind crafts during any season. Each one is unique, and I often give them as gifts when I’m feeling a little crafty. My grandmother displayed them in a bowl year-round in her dining room.

Missy Subt, a sales and marketing executive living in Bristow, has been a resident of Prince William County since 1977. In casual conversation she told me, “I was a single mom working multiple jobs and just did not have a lot of time nor money, so I would mostly take advantage of whatever I could inexpensively create.”

I always believe that a craft does not have to come in a readymade package with a list of instructions. It can be created, alternatively, using objects around your own house and things in nature like acorns, pine cones and leaves.

Subt also spoke to me about how she and her son, Ryan, derived pleasure from having a weekly family night while he was growing up. “We spent time together—that was most important. We would make homemade play-dough, finger paint…in autumn, we went out collecting leaves, then we ironed them between wax paper sheets,” she said.

In the spirit of what Subt and I discussed, here is a step-by-step photo-depicted craft using pine cones, glue and pom pom balls:

Debra Hyden, a resident of Prince William County since 1961, has always encouraged her 13-year-old daughter, Isabella, to channel her energy into crafting and creating. Debra, an avid knitter and beader herself, loves creating crafts that others can enjoy as well. Isabella spends a lot of her time drawing, painting and learning to knit. “Our crafts bring us pleasure,” Debra said, “but we hope they bring pleasure and warmth to the hearts and homes of their recipients, as they are almost always designed for someone other than ourselves.”

You will need: A hot glue gun (supervision is required for younger children) Elmer’s Glue (for little hands) Pine cones Pom Poms Sander (optional)

Crafting is an excellent way to keep children busy indoors during the cold months, bring families together with family crafting nights, and an inexpensive way to create one-of-a-kind gifts for friends and family members for all occasions. Some great places online to find crafting ideas include: Disney’s Family Fun website (www.familyfun.go.com), Martha Stewart’s website under the “kids’ crafts” section (www.marthastewart.com), and Sprout Online by PBS (www.sproutonline.com).

Make sure to choose a pine cone that is open - if you choose something too closed, the pom poms will not have room.

Author Audrey Harman is a 2011 Hollins University alumna with a B.A. in English and Spanish. She currently resides in Woodbridge with her family.

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By Boyd Lillard, Contributing Writer

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Photos courtesy the Tyrrell family

He and his family have founded “Mini’s Mission: Burn Rubber to Help Another,” where he has used his love of competitive go-kart racing to raise funds and awareness for pediatric cancer patients and their families.

“It feels awesome because I really like to race, and I really like to help people,” said Mini.

In September 2004, Mini was born to Timmy Sr. and Tina Tyrrell. Very early on, he became interested in cars, an interest facilitated by having a father who has an automotive service shop and races Mazda Miatas. As a baby, Mini’s mother would take him to his father’s shop, and he would want to climb into any vehicle that was there for servicing. When he got just a little bit older, he began to evidence his concern for others.

“My sister is paraplegic, and his grandfather has a lot of medical conditions and always has crutches,” said Tina. “He was three years old, and my sister had a spare wheelchair that he would jump in when we went to her house. He would jump in the wheelchair and she had hers, and they would play.”

Tina continued with another story.

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"Mini" Timmy Tyrrell (left) has raised nearly $20,000 for children who suffer from cancer. One person he's been able to help is his friend, Ella Day.

stole her wheelchair that was parked at the door. I remember, at three years old, he was horrified by that story. We immediately called and said, ‘We’ve got a spare chair to lend until you find it or figure out how to get a new one.’ We asked Timmy if it was okay, since it was (his aunt’s spare) chair (and one that he would play with around the house). He said, ‘Absolutely; we can’t have this woman not have a chair.’”

It was by a racing friend of Mini’s father that the family got introduced to go-kart racing. Already a consummate athlete, having learned baseball, hockey, ice skating, and karate, young Timmy added karting to his list of sports. He began racing at Old Dominion Speedway at age four-and-a-half and has been racing karts ever since.

Initially, Mini didn’t place well, but he enjoyed the experience of zipping around the track. After a three-week hiatus in the race schedule, during which Timmy practiced sliding and drifting in the backyard of his house, his mother had to wet down the dirt in the backyard. “e dust was going into the neighbor’s yard,” Tina said. She added, “is past summer was the first summer I had grass.”

Mini returned to win his next seven races. People were so amazed—they thought he’d made modifications to his kart to help him win the races.

In 2010, his sensitivity for others and his racing skill intersected.

His friend, Ella, was diagnosed with brain cancer. After overhearing his parents’ conversations with Ella’s parents, Ryan and Karen Day, on the trials and difficulty of Ella having cancer, Mini became concerned and resolved to do something.

“I think that’s wrong that people have to lose their jobs or they can’t get off of work to take care of their sick child,” Mini told his father. Ella recovered from her cancer, but Mini still wanted to help. He told his father, “I want to do something; I want to do something to help families just like Ella’s. And I want to do something racing my go-kart.” e family began “Mini’s Mission”, and it was a grassroots campaign. e Tyrrells just began to share with people what they were doing, and they collected general donations. e fund raising is now facilitated by the Tyrrell’s partnership with Inspired Athletes, a non-profit organization that features selected athletes who inspire others, show good sportsmanship, and are doing work to make a difference in the world. e partnership locked into place in the early part of 2011, and it was then that “Burn Rubber to Help Another” was added.

Inspired Athletes promotes Mini’s work through their website and Facebook page. Funds raised go to the Jeffrey Virostek Fund, which was named for the four-year-old Centreville boy who died of leukemia. e Virostek Fund disburses funds to different organizations that assist families with children suffering from pediatric cancer. e fund has helped with mortgage and rent expenses, automobile payments, hospital care packages, and has even provided scholarships to cancer survivors.

“Timmy ‘Mini’ Tyrrell exemplifies what it means to be an Inspired Athlete, and is truly an inspiring young man,” said Paula Menges, Inspired Athletes director of operations. “While his maturity, talent, and focus are certainly unique in any individual, his drive and compassion are defining characteristics of all of our athletes.”

Manassas businessman and National Vendor Management Services owner Chris Cook said he wanted to do something but

"Mini" Timmy Tyrrell got to meet NASCAR champion Jeff Gordon shortly after his match in Martinsville.

chose a different way to help. “In April of this past season, I was talking with his mom, and I felt it would be good if he earned it.”

Cook decided on a tier system. First place in a race earns Mini $100, second place earns $50, and third earns $25. Cook added, “He’s a super-impressive kid on his own; it doesn’t take a whole lot to get him going.”

“Mini’s Mission” can be described as a wildfire that keeps spreading. In May of 2010, Timmy donated a check for approximately $3,500 to the Jeffrey Virostek Fund at the Annual Angel Kisses 5K Run/2K Walk. In October of last year, he spoke at both the National Auto Sport Association Mid-Atlantic race event and the Porsche Club of America race event. Furthermore, both CNN and NBC did segments on him.

When asked about what it’s like to have two networks come to see him, it’s apparent he’s a young man of few words. “It’s pretty cool,” he said.

In the latter part of last year, NASCAR champ Jeff Gordon matched the $7,000 Mini raised, through his Jeff Gordon Foundation. Gordon also shares Mini’s passion to assist children suffering with cancer, by donating to research. Mini got the opportunity to meet with Gordon shortly after receiving his donation. Shortly after Gordon’s match, the two got to meet in Martinsville.

Mini shared what he liked about the experience: “Everything. I also liked getting to sit in his car,” he said.

“When I learned about Mini’s story, I knew I had to meet him.

Even at such a young age, kids can inspire us all. Mini taught me a lot as a parent. I have a four-year-old daughter and one-year-old son and the values I want to instill in them are the things that Mini represents. He recognizes that there are others out there less (continues on page 18) prince william living January 2012 | 17

(continued from page 17) fortunate and that need our help. He is an amazing kid, and I feel lucky to have met him,” said Gordon, a four-time Sprint Cup champion.

Photo courtesy the Tyrrell family

Young Timmy’s focus is clear; he wants to see “Mini’s Mission” raise $250,000, and he would ultimately like to build a hospital.

His dream is to race NASCAR and later become an announcer.

Currently, Mini is racing in both the Kid and Champ kart classes.

He is finishing his final season in the Kid class and will concentrate more on the Champ class. e Champ class is for kart racers ages seven to 10 years, and the minimum weight requirement is 300 pounds for both kart and driver.

“I don’t really know where he gets this. Mini’s just a sweet little boy,” said Timmy Sr. “I joke a lot with him and we have a good time, but I always remind him that there are other people out there that really need help. We’re very lucky as a family to have a house, a roof over our head, and the ability to do things.”

Timmy Tyrrell, pictured here with four-time Sprint Cup champion Jeff Gordon, hopes to raise $250,000 with "Mini's Mission," and ultimately to build a hospital. His dream is to race NASCAR and later become an announcer.

Mini’s work continues to inspire those he meets. Recently, he visited his aunt in Centreville, and while out, a young girl recognized him from seeing his segment on NBC News with Brian Williams, which aired in October. Immediately, the young girl turned to his mother and asked, “What can I do?” And that seems to be the typical reaction to meeting this authentic young man, who loves racing and loves helping.

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t may be 2012, but transporting yourself to the 1930s is very possible when you check out Swing Machine. During a recent performance at the Carlyle Club in Alexandria, boisterous sound exuded from all sides of this 18-piece swing band, making the listener want to jump up, find a partner and dance, or, at the very least, tap a toe in total enjoyment. And then the bluesy and soulful sounds of the band’s vocalists, with trumpets, trombones and saxophones assisting, can carry you back into your own sultry speakeasy movie of the era. Who needs a time machine when it’s live!

Founded just three years ago by Geoffrey Peterson and Laura Smith-Peterson with the help and encouragement of a few musician friends, Swing Machine is developing a reputation in the Washington DC metro area for its jazz and swing sound as well as the quality of its professional musicians. All the musicians in Swing Machine have honed their skills since very young ages with a majority having come into the band from highly professional groups. Swing Machine is comprised of former members of the Glenn Miller Orchestra, the National Symphony Orchestra, the Frankie Condon Orchestra, and, military service bands like the Navy Commodores, Army Blues and Airmen of Note.

But let’s back up a bit. Geoff Peterson grew up in Prince William County. An alumnus of Osbourn High School, he played trumpet in high school but knew early on that “life would get in the way” and studied electrical engineering in college. However, he continued to play trumpet professionally in college and thereafter, having been a member of the Festhaus Band at Busch Gardens and picking up gigs and networking for his first passion—jazz music.

Laura, musician and band manager, and Geoff met in music theory class. Laura plays classical piano and flugelhorn but specializes on trumpet in Swing Machine. By day, Geoff and Laura own and operate Rising Phoenix Aviation at the Manassas airport, where Geoff gives flight lessons. And here is virtually where Swing Machine took root. Lowell Arwood, a 20-year musician with the Army Blues and Lead Trombone with Swing Machine, came to Geoff to take flight lessons. roughout his sessions the two discussed music and Geoff’s desire to start a big band. Arwood encouraged Peterson to follow his heart and, through these discussions, Swing Machine was born.

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Between running a successful aviation business and making music, Peterson considers himself very fortunate: “I get to pursue my two favorite things—flying and jazz.”

Private bookings, a large part of the band’s gigs, come in and copies of arrangements can be found for the band’s repertoire of more than 2,500 songs which include cross-genre favorites from Glenn Miller, Johnny Mercer, the Blues Brothers, the Beatles and even the Bee Gees. At times you will find their opening number to be “Frankenstein,” by the Edgar Winter Group. While Swing Machine is true to the roots and gold standard of Count Basie’s 18-piece swing orchestra, as Peterson puts it, “We are not your parents’ or grandparents’ big band.”

“Many bands don’t have the level of skill set that Swing Machine has,” says Rick Lillard, a Prince William County resident and jazz trombonist. “It’s like a Who’s Who of accomplished players.”

Lillard, a 15-year veteran of the Airmen of Note and one of the earliest members of Swing Machine, explains that the band can be seen as an expanding nucleus that attracts experienced musicians.

In the early days, Peterson sought out people with high musical accomplishment who were already connected to professional performing bands. e final qualification comes down to personality. “I already know the musical ability; what I am looking for is the expression of the person,” says Peterson. “Personality becomes more than music.”

And if that is true, then this band can be considered a powerhouse in many ways because the pedigree of these musicians is nothing short of impressive. Several members come from military service bands where the regimen and level of skill is an absolute. Others have continued their musical careers playing and performing with top touring talent. Dave Detwiler, Swing Machine’s jazz trumpeter, is the principal trumpet on the National Symphony Orchestra Pops and performs in the Pops 4th of July celebratory concerts. He also accompanied Barry Manilow for a two-night engagement in the D.C. area.

Vocalist Juanita Williams, who got her start in the Air Force singing with the Airmen of Note, holds two Ph.D.’s and a Grammy nomination. Williams’ debut album, “Introducing Juanita Williams” (1994), was nominated for Jazz Vocalist of the Year.

Drummer Jeff Johnson toured with the Glenn Miller Orchestra, and many of Swing Machine’s musicians, like Arwood, pianist Wade Beach, upright bassist Dallas Smith and Lillard have been a part of notable studio recording bands. In an awesome collaboration, Lillard and tenor saxophonist Pete BarenBregge can be found on Juanita Williams’ Grammy-nominated release.

Pete BarenBregge brings an immense amount to Swing Machine. A 20-year veteran of the Airmen of Note, the last nine years as director and NonCommissioned Officer in Charge, he has been a featured soloist on 19 Airmen of Note albums.

During his time with the Airmen, BarenBregge had the opportunity to perform for presidents and heads of state including a personal one-onone sax duet with President Bill Clinton.

BarenBregge is currently a nationally recognized saxophonist and flautist, clinician, educator and adjudicator. He conducts Swing Machine rehearsals. As Instrumental Jazz Editor for Belwin Jazz, a division of Alfred Publishing Company, he is a resource for new arrangements for the band. BarenBregge and Lillard played together in the Airmen which prompted BarenBregge’s visit to a Swing Machine rehearsal in the early days of the band. He sums up the sentiment of most of Swing Machine’s members: “We love jazz, we love to play in a big band and we love to play in a good big band, and Swing Machine is all that.”

Among the other reasons band members enjoy being a part of Swing Machine is, as Dallas Smith says, “It keeps the tools and skills fresh.” Arwood adds, “When in the military, it’s regular, so this keeps our ‘chops,’ because if you don’t use it, you lose it.” As a member of the Army Blues for 35 years, Smith had a decision to make after retiring from the service: “I made the decision that I am a musician. is band is almost like working in the Army band.”

Smith is a regular member of Swing Machine but can also be found assisting with the throaty bass sounds of his upright in the studio or with additional groups. Arwood also points out that Swing Machine continuously gets jobs where other bands have faltered in the current economy.

Rick Lillard enjoys the “fraternity of players.” He’s played with or known most of the members for 30 years. Lillard, Arwood and the Petersons also perform with the Prince William Community Band under the direction of Ed Jones. Another common aspect heard from Swing Machine musicians is the opportunity to raise your personal skill level by playing with those around you; Lillard refers to its positive outcomes as “achieving a groove.” Arwood adds, “You get to playing with the same people, the sound just gels. I enjoy that a lot.”

Peterson’s focus for the successful ingredients of the band: “is is a family. at’s how you make great music.”

While many of Swing Machine’s engagements are private or corporate, they are planning more public venues and short tour engagements. In 2011 they had the opportunity to perform on

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renowned trumpeter Wayne Bergeron’s tour. Swing Machine hopes to do more of this collaborative touring as well as public dates with e Carlyle Club in Alexandria and Blues Alley in Washington, D.C. What do the Petersons have planned for their baby, going forward? ey’ve long discussed their desire to work with high school bands throughout the metropolitan area by having the school bands open for Swing Machine at e Carlyle Club, where they play the first ursday of each month. ey are currently securing an agreement with the club and in contact with school band directors to get the logistics finalized. Hopeful of the benefit to the students, Laura says, “It will expose them to other professionals, a performance situation and help them learn about other opportunities available to them as musicians.” e Petersons’ wish list for Swing Machine includes a Christmas CD to add to their first CD, “Mid-Life Crisis,” and a European or Japanese tour. “Mid-Life Crisis,” a relatively recent compilation, was produced in the Northern Virginia area, and song clips can be found on the band’s website, www.swingmachineband.com. It features just a small portion of Swing Machine’s sound, but brush up on your east and west coast swing, cha-cha and samba because this CD brings it. And why was the first CD named “Mid-Life Crisis”? It’s all part of Geoff Peterson’s enduring spirit toward the music he has honed and loved most of his life: “It’s a blast to be on this band. I’ve never been on a band that swings this hard. is is my mid-life crisis and I’m enjoying it.”

A nonprofit development director for 10 years, Jennifer Rader now works as a freelance writer and consultant. She lives with her son and husband in Manassas and can be reached at Jennifer.Rader@verizon.net. prince william living January 2012 | 21

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Jan. 19-21 and 26-28, and Feb. 2-4 Dr. A.J. Ferlazzo Building Auditorium 15941 Donald Curtis Dr. | Woodbridge Performances Jan. 19-21 and Jan. 26-27 are at 8 p.m.; performances on Jan. 28 are at 1 p.m. and 8 p.m.; performances Feb. 2-4 are at 8 p.m. is performance of Taming of the Shrew is a nontraditional production of a classic Shakespeare comedy. Produced and directed by Katherine Bisulca. Ticket prices: $14 general admission; $11 discount admission (senior/student/ military or law enforcement/Prince William County employee); $10 groups of 10 or more. All matinee seats are $10 each. For more information, visit www.castawaystheatre.org.

Middle School Band Camp

Jan. 21, 9:30 a.m.-6 p.m.

Pope John Paul the Great Catholic High School 17700 Dominican Drive | Dumfries All student musicians in seventh and eighth grades are invited to a day-long band camp hosted by Pope John Paul the Great Catholic High School. Practice with professional musicians to perfect your playing, learn new music, and perform with the Wolf Band in the beautiful JP eater! For more information, and to register, visit www.jpthegreat.org, or contact band director Dorothy Sorensen, either by phone at (703) 445-0316, or by email at dorothy.sorensen@jpthegreat.org.

Pied Piper Theatre Presents Annie

Jan. 21 and 28, 7 p.m.; Jan. 22 and 29, 4 p.m.

Gar-Field High School 1400 Smoketown Road | Woodbridge Admission: $9 in advance; $10 at the door. Group tickets are also available. For more information, visit www.center-forthe-arts.org, or call (703) 330-ARTS.

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Old Bridge Chamber Orchestra Small Ensemble Concert, The Oronoco String Quartet Jan. 28, 3 p.m.

Good Shepherd Lutheran Church 15695 Blackburn Road | Woodbridge General admission tickets are just $5 each. For more information, visit www.obco.org.

Old Vienna Jan. 28, 7 p.m.

Hylton Performing Arts Center 10960 George Mason Circle | Manassas Come hear classical music performed by Youth Orchestras of Prince William’s Youth Symphony and Concert Orchestras at the Hylton Performing Arts Center. Some of the featured composers are Beethoven, Haydn, Strauss, and Mahler. Tickets are $15 for adults and $10 for students and seniors. Children under six are admitted free of charge. For more information, visit our website at www.yopwva.org, or email Beverly Hess at yopw@yopwva.org.

Linton Hall School Open House Sunday, January 29 9535 Linton Hall Road | Bristow Presentation begins at 1:00pm with tours following until 3:00pm. Linton Hall School is a private, K-8 school, with an optional full-day pre-K program. As an independent Catholic school, LHS is in good standing with the Catholic Diocese of Arlington and embracing the Benedictine tradition of welcoming students of all faiths. is “Blue-Ribbon” school is situated on a 120-acre suburban campus, offering a unique series of ecology, outdoor and extracurricular programs. Graduates of LHS receive an educational foundation that prepares them for success in high school and beyond. Come see what opportunities await your sons and daughters at Linton Hall School! www.lintonhall.edu or (703) 368-3157 for more information.

Aquila Theatre Presents The Importance of Being Earnest Jan. 29, 4 p.m.

Merchant Hall, Hylton Performing Arts Center 10960 George Mason Circle | Manassas is acclaimed British-American touring company presents a delightful production of Oscar Wilde’s e Importance of Being Earnest. is deliciously witty comedy details the escapades of Jack Worthing and Algernon Moncrieff, two members of the fashionable British upper crust. In an attempt to escape their dull country lives, they invent wild tales about the imaginary Ernest and Bunbury. eir deceptions eventually cross paths, resulting in a series of hilarious discoveries that threaten to spoil their romantic pursuits.

Auditions for Rooftop Productions’ Daddy’s Dyin’, Who’s Got the Will?

Jan. 29-30, 7-9 p.m.

Center for the Arts at the Candy Factory 9419 Battle Street | Manassas Center for the Arts at the Candy Factory, Rooftop Productions, is auditioning adults for this play about a man who is dying and brings his children home to read his will. For more information, visit www.center-for-the-arts.org, or call (703) 330-ARTS.

Spring Training Baseball Camp Feb. 18-19 and 25-26 Pope John Paul the Great Catholic High School 17700 Dominican Drive | Dumfries Baseball players in grades 6-11 are invited to participate in the ird Annual Spring Training Baseball Camp at Pope John Paul the Great Catholic High School.

Coaches work with players on the fundamentals of hitting, throwing, and fielding. For more information and to register, visit www.jpthegreat.org, or contact baseball coach Brian Dunleavy, either by phone at (703) 445-0331, or by email at brian.dunleavy@jpthegreat.org.

tambourines and elephants e Waiting Game, and How I Lost It

By DeeDee Corbitt Sauter Shh. Please be quiet.

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I am very busy trying to read this threemonth-old magazine while I wait for the doctor to empty the cell—er, exam room— and call me. I have no idea how I missed the fact that Demi and Ashton are no longer together. This is clearly bad news for potential cougars everywhere although I am pretty sure Goldie Hawn and Kurt Russell are still together. So, there is still hope.

Oh my. That is a fascinating ringtone.

Someone screaming like they are being impaled would indeed encourage me to answer the phone—immediately. I am not sure why you won’t. I hear it. We ALL hear it.

Please keep it down.

Listen to me. I can’t get my thoughts together and concentrate on these celebrity quagmires if you keep talking. I understand that you are very upset because your dog ate that new loaf of bread. I just don’t think it is so important that it needs to be discussed now, via cell phone, in this small waiting room, near me, loudly.

Lady in blue: If all the stories about your relatives that you have randomly shared with the different patrons of this fine establishment are even half true, then I have to agree with you. They are indeed rude and obnoxious. But the stories are not as riveting as you may think.

After accidently listening to all of the issues and your running commentary, I have concluded that you probably fit into the family well. This is just an observation.

Aww. Mommy, your child really is adorable!

What a gift of genetics. But I believe you have precocious confused with intolerable. It is not generally acceptable to allow anyone to stand on a chair and sing, however quietly.

Comparing her to Britney Spears clearly does not give the pop star enough credit.

I am not even going to comment on the conversation you two over there are having about chastity belts while giggling. Seriously, you two look like you are in your 70s. What type of role models are you? There is a young child squawking in this room.

Do you all have any idea how loud you are?

For the love of Pete, how do you expect me to remember this great “15-Minute Dinner”

Excuse me, sir, please close your mouth. I am sure that smacking your gum is helping you deal with the boredom. I am sure of that because the only other option is that your mama didn’t teach you manners or repeatedly intoned the phrase that includes bovines and cuds and your resemblance to them. So, allow me the pleasure. “Close your mouth. Quit smacking your gum. You look and sound like a cow chewing…”

The Duggars are pregnant again? How did that happen? When did that happen? I think they are trying to take over the world.

Why are all of these magazines three months old? They are always three months old. How do they do that? Three months ago, these were not here. This is clearly an attempt to keep the patients confused so we fail all mental status exams.

One last thing before I stop glaring at you. The passive-aggressive loud whispers that the whole room can hear are not helpful. The doctors are late. We have all been waiting too long. In fact, studies have been conducted to determine the

national average wait time. It’s a problem. I try to be scheduled as the first patient and even then I wait. How is your mumbling improving the situation? The office staff is ignoring eye contact; they look like kids bobbing for apples as they bounce up and down behind the Plexiglas to avoid any type of confrontation.

So, the only ones who can hear you whine are us! And we are waiting with you. Oh, the irony.

Did you forget that you also wait for the plumber, the heating guy, the cable company, the dentist, the mechanic and the handyman?

And you are lucky if the contractor shows up at all. So why is this such an enormous surprise? The running commentary is not even necessary.

Wait, what was that? Excuse me? Are you serious? My appointment is not today? It’s NEXT Tuesday? I have to do this AGAIN? At least that gives me time to buy the white noisemaking headphones.

DeeDee Corbitt Sauter is a resident of Prince William County. Her column, “Tambourines and Elephants,” appears monthly in Prince William Living.

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