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table of contents April 2014 Vol. 4 No. 4

FEATURE STORY Saving Green by Living Green: Making the “ree Rs” a Habit ............................4

DEPARTMENTS from the publisher..................................................3 advertiser index......................................................3

4 Photo courtesy Wetland Studies & Solutions, Inc.

on a high note Tackett’s Mill Center: Setting the Stage for “Creative Placemaking” ........10 destinations The County Landfill: Visiting Prince William’s “Greenest” Attraction........12 taking care of business Andrew and Amanda Harper: Filling the IT Niche of Small Business Support ....16 family fun Welcome Spring Songbirds with Tin “Flowers” ....18 giving back Growing Life Skills through 4-H ..........................22

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local flavor Two Bonefish Are Better than One: Community Embraces New Woodbridge Location ..........................................26 calendar ..............................................................30 tambourines and elephants ID Please..............................................................35

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health & wellness ................................................14 home & hearth ....................................................24 your finances ......................................................28 Discover Prince William & Manassas................31

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pring is my source of renewable energy. Blooming flowers, longer days and mild temperatures lure me out of winter’s hibernation and into a flurry of activity as I seek to get more organized and recommit to “going green.”

“Family Fun,” on page 18, has spring fever as well. Get step-bystep instructions on creating colorful flower bird feeders with your children, along with advice on attracting winged guests to your garden.

If you, too, look at April as a time to clear out the cobwebs and set some Earth Day resolutions, don’t miss “Saving Green by Living Green” on page 4. Our resident environmental buff Helena Tavares Kennedy shares several ideas for putting the “Three Rs” into practice: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle. Best of all, she shows that going green can be painless and even enjoyable.

Speaking of gardens, discover on page 22 the world of opportunities that 4-H offers to area children. Often associated with farming, these days the organization enables youth to try their hand at just about anything you can imagine, from theater to robotics.

In our somewhat unlikely “Destinations,” on page 12, Amanda Causey takes us to a source of actual renewable energy, the Prince William County Landfill. Free tours of the site are educational and, according to Amanda, fun. Guides take you behind the scenes of the facility’s garbage-fueled power plant, donation center and recycling programs.

Tackett’s Mill Center in Lake Ridge is also abuzz with energy, as it begins revitalizing its lower, Lakeside level. In “On a High Note” on page 10, Emily Guerrero gives a coming attraction of the center’s vision for using art to create a community hub for all residents to enjoy.

Advertiser Index ACTS ..........................................................................................36 Alpha Pets ................................................................................36 Ameriprise–Whitlock Wealth Management ............................29 Apple FCU ................................................................................29 Beacon Electrical Services ......................................................36 Beitzell Fence ..............................................................................9 Best Western Battlefield Inn ....................................................25 Bull Run Golf Club ....................................................................14 CAP Accounting, LLC................................................................29 Christ Chapel ............................................................................36 City of Manassas Park—Parks & Recreation ............................8 Creative Brush Studio ..............................................................36 Crossroads Realtors ................................................................28 Dance Etc...................................................................................34 Dansk Day Spa at Occoquan....................................................20 Discover Prince William & Manassas......................................31 Draped Window ........................................................................36 Edgemoor Art Studio................................................................36 Emeritus at Lake Ridge ............................................................32 EuroBronze................................................................................36 Frame Magic Video ..................................................................15 FURR Roofing............................................................................32 Gaeltek, LLC ..............................................................................20 Gainesville Ballet ......................................................................19 GEICO ........................................................................................25 Historic Manassas, Inc. ............................................................32 Historic Preservation ..................................................................9 Imagewerks ..............................................................................36 Inova ............................................................................................7 Insphere Insurance Solutions ....................................................9

This issue also introduces you to Amanda and Andrew Harper, the husband-and-wife team behind Manassas-based Gaeltek, LLC, the award-winning IT company featured in “Taking Care of Business” on page 16. Plus, as you keep reading, you’ll find recipes for healthy green drinks, ideas for decluttering the home, a look at the new Bonefish Grill in Woodbridge and more.

It’s a beautiful time of year to be #pwliving.

Sincerely, Rebecca Barnes Prince William Living Publisher

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Saving Green

by Living Green Making the “Three Rs” a Habit

By Helena Tavares Kennedy

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pring is in the air and with it comes Earth Day, a reminder that we are part of something bigger than ourselves. As former U.S. President John F. Kennedy said, “Our most basic common link is that we all inhabit this planet. We all breathe the same air. We all cherish our children’s future.”

While being “green” means different things to different people, the general consensus is that our actions affect the environment and we should minimize our negative impact on the earth. For some, this can mean recycling. Others replace burnt-out light bulbs with more energy-efficient ones, bicycle to work or call on politicians to pass legislation designed to protect the environment. No matter where you may fall on this spectrum, the key is being thoughtful about how you use our planet’s resources.

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For example, before buying an item made of or packaged in plastic, consider the toxins created in manufacturing it, whether the item can be recycled and if you can find a non-plastic alternative.

Also, when purchasing a new appliance, look first for its rating

by Energy Star, a U.S. Environmental Protection Agency voluntary program that helps businesses and individuals save money and protect our climate through superior energy efficiency. Find out the appliance’s electricity usage and consider whether materials harmful to us or the environment may have been used to manufacture that washer, dryer or refrigerator.

In taking small steps such as these, you’re following the “Three Rs” to thinking green: Reduce, Reuse and Recycle. Applying

these in your daily life can help you not only make a positive impact on the earth, but could also result in some extra green in your wallet.

Reducing Consumption Reducing consumption is one of the biggest ways to be greener, and to save money. It is good for the planet because it cuts down on our use of natural and synthetic materials used in production and also results in less pollution caused in manufacturing. Of course, you spend less, too, when you consume less.

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A common misconception, fueled by untold marketing dollars, is that the more stuff we have, the happier we are. Research indicates otherwise, however. Examining the results of hundreds of studies on the subject, leading “positive” psychology researchers Ed Diener and Martin Seligman concluded in their 2004 report, “Beyond Money: Toward an Economy of WellBeing,” that while incomes, home sizes, number of cars and access to media have steadily increased since the 1950s, levels of happiness in the United States have not.

Look for recycling drop-off points such as this one at the Exxon at The Glenn in Lake Ridge.

So here are pointers on how to reduce what you consume: n ink before you buy. Do you really need three pounds of

water bottles or juice boxes for lunches, purchase reusable stainless steel or glass bottles (rather than plastic) for each family member. You’ll quickly recoup your initial investment by the money you’ve saved.

ground beef for that recipe, or is two enough? And before purchasing that latest, newest tech gadget, ask yourself if you could you get by with the one you have a while longer. n Be aware of what you buy. Look at how it is packaged, how

For those who are tap water-adverse, a number of filtration systems are available. Or buy the gallon size of purified water to refill reusable bottles. This is still more cost-effective than purchasing individual serving sizes, and creates less waste.

long it will last and what will happen to it when you are done with it. n See if you can borrow what you plan to buy. Rather than

heading to the store for a tool you may only use occasionally, ask your neighbor if he’ll loan you his.

Speaking of packing lunches, skip the one-use-only plastic sandwich baggies and “snack packs.” Purchase reusable and rewashable snack bags and lunch containers, such as those that Wrap-N-Mat®, U●Konserve® (www.kidsconserve.com) and Snack Happened™ sell. Utensils and straws are also available in reusable forms. Bring them along on your next fast food outing rather than using the disposable ones restaurants offer.

Reusing Instead of Disposing While the first “R” focuses on bringing fewer things into your home, the second looks at making them last once they are there. Sometimes these choices can still start at the store. For example, it can mean choosing reusable cloth diapers and baby wipes instead of disposable ones, which create more waste at the landfill.

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Also, instead of buying a 24-pack of disposable plastic

Some establishments even encourage this habit. Coffee shops such as Starbucks provide discounts to customers who bring in their own coffee mug to fill. At Giant and Shoppers, customers receive five cents off their bill for each reusable bag they bring to pack their groceries.

Exchanging disposable diapers for cloth is better for the earth and your family budget.

Making what you own last longer is another step. Remember when our parents or grandparents used to mend a torn shirt rather than toss it out? Or they fixed that broken toaster rather than replace it? The saying used to be, “Use it up, wear it out, make it do or do without.”

It can be fun to think of new ways to use what you have. Cut up an old t-shirt and reuse it for dust rags or to replace paper towels.

Turn pasta jars into flower vases and convert old toilet paper rolls into fire starters. Involve your kids and see the creativity soar. (continues on page 6) prince william living April 2014 | 5

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Photos courtesy Wetland Studies & Solutions, Inc. (WSSI)

Wetland Studies & Solutions, Inc., in Gainesville integrated a number of green solutions into its headquarters, including porous pavement to reduce stormwater runoff and pollutants. Solar panels harness the sun's power to reduce the company's reliance on pollution-causing energy sources.

Recycling What You’ve Used Next comes the best-known “R:” Recycling. In Prince William, many residents and businesses have separate recycling containers. Most disposal services in this area also provide single-stream recycling, which means you can throw your newspapers, junk mail, plastic containers, cans, glass and cardboard together in the same bin, and its contents are sorted at the recycling facility. This definitely makes recycling easier, which undoubtedly has helped Prince William County achieve a high recycling rate. The community recycles 41.3 percent of its waste, according to the county Department of Public Works.

Still, we can and should aim to raise that rate, said Recycling Program Manager Scott MacDonald of the Prince William County Solid Waste Division. “Although recycling is mandatory for residents and businesses in Prince William, the county wants to encourage everyone to make recycling a habit at home, work and in the community,” said MacDonald. “Just giving it a little extra thought before you discard an item will go a long way to giving our natural resources another life and, in the process, will save landfill space, energy and helps make Prince William a better place.”

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You can also drop off hard-to-recycle items, including paint, oil, batteries and appliances, at the county landfill’s recycling center on Dumfries Road in Manassas. Additionally, some stores, including Home Depot, Lowe’s and IKEA, have recycling containers for batteries and CFL light bulbs, while others have plastic-bag recycling available. Visit search.earth911.com to find the nearest places to recycle various items.

Manassas resident Dr. Larry Underwood said that in addition to practicing the “Three Rs,” his family goes further to protect the environment. “One of our main contributions to environmentalism is our ‘green’ yard. We’ve replaced nearly all our grass with wild flowers and other plants that turn our yard into habitat,” said Dr. Underwood. “Our other contribution is activism. We’re members of several organizations. We write letters and lobby Congress. As a friend of mine says, ‘It’s not enough to change light bulbs. We need to change policies.’”

Photo courtesy Sean Flores

Many area stores will accept items that can't be recycled curbside, such as cellphones and plastic bags.

Working Green While you may have more control at home, there are ways to be greener at work, too. Speak to managers about creating a “green team” that meets during lunch breaks to discuss ways the office can become more green. Ideas could include how to encourage more employees to recycle in the office or, if you’re more ambitious, how to create a rooftop garden.

Wetland Studies & Solutions, Inc., (WSSI) in Gainesville walks the walk of green living. Its team of wetland scientists, engineers,

specialists and archeologists assist developers and public works agencies in creating solutions to water quality issues. Its headquarters, the first Gold LEED certified building in Virginia, includes green features such as lights that shut off when the room is empty, a rooftop living green garden and pervious parking lot surfaces. The company even installed cisterns on its roof to collect rainwater which is then used to flush the office toilets.

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Tackett’s Mill Center Setting the Stage for “Creative Placemaking”

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he rebranding that will soon transform the “lower level” of Tackett’s Mill Center, the colonial-style shopping center at the intersection of Minnieville and Old Bridge roads in Lake Ridge, into the “Lakeside” level, is more than marketing wordplay. Tackett’s Mill Chief Financial Officer Nancy Kyme said that planning includes a commitment to restore the “Gateway to Lake Ridge” to its former glory as a community hub. Art will be at the center of this revitalization.

With an artisan vision, the owner, whom Kyme said did not wish to be named, purchased the center in 1996 from Boston-based John Hancock Mutual Life Insurance Company (now John Hancock Financial Life Insurance Company, USA). Her vision for Tackett’s Mill can be traced to Tlaquepaque Arts & Crafts Village in Sedona, Ariz., and Open Arts Fest in Boulder, Colo., visual art events with educational programming for the public, said Kyme.

“About a year ago, she began voicing this vision to her personal advisors and her management team,” Kyme said, adding that the owner had waited until she thought the community would be ready to embrace this vision.

Tackett’s Mill recently applied for a grant from ArtPlace America, a collaboration of leading foundations, banks and federal agencies committed to accelerating the nationwide trend of “creative placemaking,” which uses art to revitalize neglected or underutilized areas. While the center did not win the grant, the project will continue as planned, Kyme said.

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design team,” she said. “We have a designated space, an architectural plan, adequate funding and our own artist community within Prince William to help us.”

With construction slated to start later this year, plans include transforming a 5,000 square-foot building on the Lakeside into an artisan center similar to Torpedo Factory Art Center® in Alexandria, Va., Kyme said. The space would accommodate about eight studios, a gallery and several classrooms. Live performances, public art projects and outdoor sculptures, as well as a variety of weekend programming and festivals, are also possible, Kyme added.

Kyme predicted that the center’s new focus on art will help raise property values and the quality of life throughout Lake Ridge.

According to ArtPlace America (artplaceamerica.org), “Arts-related activity plays a key role in contributing to the kind of quality of place that attracts and retains talented people. … Flourishing places generate additional innovation and economic activity, which broadly benefits the entire community.”

Artist and photographer Kathy Strauss of Lake Ridge is an example of local talent that the transformed Tackett’s Mill could attract. She is considering opening a photography studio at the center. “It will take time, but the attractiveness and activity that art brings will draw visitors to Tackett’s Mill. I see galleries, public art, cafes, cabaret venues and small boutiques all coming to the center,” she said. “I have seen revitalizations like what is envisioned here happen in other areas of the country. The areas blossomed.”

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Another tenant supporting the vision is the Prince William Conservation Alliance, a nonprofit organization working to preserve, protect and enhance natural resources. Kyme said that Executive Director Kim Hosen shares the owner’s vision “of sculpture and murals among [the center’s] beautiful grounds, where artists can easily find inspiration from nature.” “[Lakeside] is absolutely beautiful … with the bridge, ducks, water fountain,” concurred Chiudioni.

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While transforming the art center will take time, Kyme said that changes are already underway. In May, Tackett’s Mill will launch a farmers market on Fridays from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. near The Old Mill at the Lakeside. The timing is meant to be convenient to commuters as they end their week, and the location will reintroduce the community to the Lakeside area, she said.

The Old Mill stands at the entranceway to the Lakeside level of Tackett's Mill. The Lake Ridge shopping center is gearing up to become a hub for the arts.

Kyme is involving artists such as Strauss, along with community groups, businesses and residents in visioning the evolution of Tackett’s Mill. “We can’t do this without the community’s support,” Kyme explained.

An informal survey in January on the Occoquan Lake Ridge Civic Association (OLRCA) Facebook page asked what area residents would like to see unfold at Tackett’s Mill. The consensus was towards creating a unique experience and sense of community.

Independently owned restaurants and performance space for jazz and comedy topped the wish list, along with farm-to-table establishments, microbreweries and coffee bars. “People in our area want a center of community,” said OLRCA President Bryanna Altman, who lives in Lake Ridge.

Also, in June, Tackett’s Mill will host a celebration for Prince William’s first Poet Laureate. “We are currently underwriting the Prince William Arts Council’s Laureate program by funding the Writer-Poet Laureate phase which has kicked off and is accepting applicants,” said Kyme.

Later this year noted D.C. artist Nelson Gutierrez also will be opening a studio at the center. His work, recently on exhibit at the District of Columbia Arts Center, has been seen all over the world.

Meanwhile, Kyme encouraged community members to “join us in making Eastern Prince William more than just a place to sleep between workdays. Dare to dream with us.”

For more information on Tackett’s Mill and its journey into becoming “a place of art,” visit facebook.com/TackettsMill.

Emily Guerrero is editor in chief of Prince William Living and owns Mightier Than, a communications and freelance writing firm based in Lake Ridge. She can be reached at editor@princewilliamliving.com.

Another Lake Ridge resident, Rudy Ray, said that he’d like the Lakeside to develop a feel that is sophisticated, yet quaint. “I’d like to listen to some very good jazz [and get] a good glass of wine,” he said.

All of these ideas have a place within the vision that Tackett Mills management has outlined. “We welcome all artistic and healthy lifestyle endeavors, from the culinary arts to the performance arts, and the businesses who support them, from acupuncture and art supplies to knitting and yoga,” Kyme said.

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Chiudioni, who sews and quilts, also welcomes the proposed changes from an artist perspective. “Joining with artisans in a community stimulates everyone’s creativity,” she said.

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isit the second highest point in Prince William County for a day of education and enlightenment, and you will find yourself at the Prince William County Landfill. While it may seem like an unlikely day trip, this family destination is eyeopening, and even fun.

The landfill, located at 14811 Dumfries Road in Manassas, conducts free one-hour public tours of the facility Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The tours let people “see what happens to their trash and how they can keep our facility going and increase the longevity of its life,” stated Deborah Campbell, public information specialist for the Solid Waste Division of the county Department of Public Works, which oversees the landfill and is responsible for community trash and recycled materials.

Tours begin in the landfill’s Citizens’ Convenience Area, which is in a constant flurry of activity. Tour guides Edgar Jones and Ed Preston have a passion for teaching area residents about the importance of recycling, and how each person can make a difference. “I thank the people on our tours for their diligence,” stated Jones. “They are the reason we are able to reduce our wastes here and ultimately increase the life of the landfill.”

The tours don’t just attract Prince William residents. “Last year we had a large group from China come tour our facility as well as a couple from Portugal and a mayor from Germany. We are a destination for people all over the world,” said Jones.

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cans, newspapers, glass, batteries, motor oil and scrap metal. "I have saved so much money by being able to drop my items here. My wife said we should use the money saved on a trip to Hawaii," said Dumfries resident Bill Segger, who was there with his recyclables.

Also within the area is "The Donation Place," where residents can drop off items in good condition for donation to local Goodwill stores. Formerly “Too Good to Waste,” it is now for drop off only.

The tour’s next stop is the refrigerator pile. Jones explained that Prince William County, which mandates recycling, prohibits landfilling (burying) these appliances, which also contain hazardous chemicals and components. Federal environmental regulations call for refrigerants, such as Freon, and most other hazardous waste to be removed from discarded appliances for disposal based on Environmental Protection Agency specifications.

At the county landfill, licensed contractors remove the Freon, which is then sold to a vendor. Once the refrigerators are safe to break down, they are crushed and sold as scrap, Jones said.

Nearby is the rubble pile, a large hill of crushed rocks, bricks and cinder blocks. “When a road needs to be rebuilt, the parts that are dug up come here to be used later on,” stated Jones. “We reuse everything that we can here. This pile is used as a base for repairing roads throughout the county.”

Next, the scrap metal area, which is open to residents, has really paid off for the landfill. Jones explained that in past years, the operation has received and sold enough scrap metal to cover the cost of purchasing a piece of heavy equipment.

Photo courtesy Amanda Causey

Visiting Prince William’s “Greenest” Attraction

Photos courtesy Amanda Causey

Discarded objects find new life at the Prince William County Landfill. Some, such as batteries and paper, are recycled, while the methane released from trash is captured and used to power the plant and 5,000 surrounding homes.

Throughout the landfill are numerous black pipes, part of the facility’s power plant. The county partnered with renewable energy company Fortistar in 1997 to install two engines to generate electricity from methane gas produced by the decomposing trash.

Last December, the county added three new engines, which more than doubled the facility’s electric output, according to Northern Virginia Electric Cooperative (NOVEC). The plant now provides 48 million kilowatt-hours to the NOVEC grid. The county animal shelter and vehicle maintenance center, along with roughly 5,000 homes, are powered by this renewable energy source.

Turning methane gas into energy comes with an added olfactory benefit. “I don’t know if you have noticed, but there is no smell,” Jones said of the landfill. “You will have some odor near the power plant and up on the top where the household wastes are dumped.”

The landfill’s yard waste area, nearly last on the tour, collects building materials and pallets along with debris from trees and shrubbery. Most of the waste is turned into mulch, which is available for sale to the public. The rest is converted into ground cover throughout the landfill to reduce wear and tear and prevent damage from muddy roads, Jones said.

At the landfill’s highest point, you can see Bull Run Mountain, as well as the Shenandoah range in the distance. Also, about 38 to 43 American Bald eagles reside at the landfill, a dramatic increase from the two present when Jones started working at the facility in 1995.

Wildlife refuge as well as energy resource and safe disposal of harmful wastes—the landfill does it all.

When he’s not guiding tours, Jones works in quality control, conducting water sample testing and citizen load inspections and overseeing household hazardous waste processing. Since he started at the facility, he has witnessed the landfill undergo changes for the better, he said.

Providing county landfill tours to students on school field trips gives Jones the opportunity to continue that growth. “We are changing the culture and minds of people about trash at an early age … as young as 3,” he said. “The next generation will have a new way of thinking about trash because by the time they are 18 they will have been out here about five times.”

The Solid Waste Division also holds events regularly to share its renewable message. Upcoming programs include “Compost Awareness Day” April 26 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Ball’s Ford Road Compost Facility, located at 13000 Balls Ford Road in Manassas. The county landfill will hold paper shredding May 10 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

The landfill office is open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and can be reached at 703-792-5750 to schedule a tour. For more information about the landfill and items accepted for disposal and recycling, visit www.pwcgov.org.

Amanda Causey is Prince William Living’s marketing director. She is also a photographer, home cook and avid “DIYer,” posting her handiwork on her blog, greenowlcrafts.com. She can be reached at acausey@princewilliamliving.com. prince william living April 2014 | 13

health & wellness Think Green, Drink Green

By Stacia Kelly, Ph.D., MHt very year we all make a promise to ourselves to get healthier and eat better, but who has time to get in all those fruits and veggies? According to the experts, we’re supposed to fill half our plate with fruits and vegetables. I never get through the whole plate, so I end up leaving out nutrients.

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The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s choosemyplate.gov has a list of exactly how much fruits and veggies you need based on your age. It also includes lists based on activity level and gender. As a female between the ages of 31 and 50, one of the age categories, I need about two and a half cups of vegetables a day, with half of that as dark leafy green vegetables.

I’m certain I don’t get those amounts, nor do most Americans. So here’s one way I make it easier: Drinking a “Green Smoothie” to amplify my health.

“Healthy Holly” shared this great recipe: 12 oz. water 6-8 ice cubes ¼ cup kale 1 cucumber 1 carrot 3 dates (pitted) ¼ tsp. fresh ginger Place all ingredients in a blender or food processor and blend until smooth. Then enjoy.

If you like its taste, you can find more great recipes and follow “Healthy Holly” on Facebook at www.facebook.com/HealthyHollyWolf.

To make another of my favorites, juice: one cup spinach, half a cucumber, a small piece of ginger, one Granny Smith apple and blend with half an avocado.

What about the benefits? You can potentially keep various cancers at bay. You could also lower your blood pressure and may even reduce the risk of heart disease. Additionally, you could boost your energy, and who doesn’t need more of that?

Shop your local farmers market and play with the ingredients. You never know what you’ll find that you like.

Prince William native Stacia Kelly has a doctorate in holistic health and a background in fitness, nutrition, stress management and nutritional supplementation. For more information about her, visit stacia.usana.com and www.facebook.com/StaciaDKelly.

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Andrew and Amanda Harper Filling the IT Niche of Small Business Support

By Jennifer Rader

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anassas Park couple Andrew and Amanda Harper founded their full-service IT consulting firm, Gaeltek, LLC Technology Solutions, in March 2004 after Scotland native and retired British Royal Navy Lt. Commander Andrew Harper, the company’s CEO, realized that small businesses do not always receive quality IT service.

With a mission to fill the IT needs of smaller organizations and to concentrate on customer relationships, Gaeltek, located in Manassas, has grown to include clients throughout the U.S. and Canada and has evolved into a nationally recognized thought leader and model for other IT businesses.

Prince William Living caught up with co-owner Gaeltek President Amanda Harper for insight into the creation and values of this successful company.

PWL: Explain the motivation behind Gaeltek’s start.

Harper: Andrew … joined the staff of a local IT company that worked with local businesses. He soon realized that the IT company treated and responded to its clients [based] on their size and how much they paid each month. So the larger the client [and] the more they paid each month, the higher priority they were given. [The small businesses] were almost an afterthought. …

He felt very strongly that the small business owners and their teams deserved much better treatment and service.

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PWL: Why did you locate your company in Prince William?

Harper: When we first started our business, Andrew worked from our home in Vienna, but as the business grew and we decided to move to Manassas Park, there was no doubt that the business office would move with us. We wanted to live and work in the same community; that has always been very important to us. For several years our office was in Manassas Park, but I loved Old Town Manassas and made it a goal to open our office there. We moved [the firm] to Old Town in 2012.

Our team loves the neighborhood. … Each time I talk about moving—we need larger office space—the first thing our team says is, “We better not leave Old Town!”

PWL: What sets Gaeltek apart from other IT industry companies, and how did you create your niche?

Harper: We were identified as one of the 40 most innovative IT companies in North America in 2010 for our innovations in service delivery, pricing and more. Years ago we began offering a “Thrilled Today or You Don’t Pay” money-back guarantee. We are so confident in the support and services we offer our clients that we back that up with a guarantee that other IT firms in the area do not make. … We have never had a client ask for money back.

We have stayed true to the small businesses that inspired Andrew to start Gaeltek. The typical client that we work with has three to

PWL: What was the biggest challenge you two overcame?

Harper: When we started Gaeltek, we were forced to work together and to learn to do it in such a way that we weren’t asking for a divorce at the end of each day. We both have different strengths and weaknesses, and it took us some time to figure out how to best work to our strengths while helping each other with our weaknesses.

PWL: Did either of you ever think you would become business owners?

Harper: Given what Andrew wanted to do—provide outstanding IT support to small businesses—it’s no surprise that we became business owners. He had a very definite vision for how we would provide high-quality support. … Also, both of my parents have owned multiple businesses and Andrew’s father also was a small business owner in Scotland. I knew how hard being a business owner could be, and I told Andrew I didn’t want any part of it.

But Andrew had a dream and I believed in him and his dream.

PWL: How does Gaeltek address the ever-evolving trend of green technologies?

Photo courtesy Sean Flores

Harper: Gaeltek is committed to environmental sustainability and green technologies in all of our business activities. … We seek out vendors who have optimized their packaging process to reduce waste packaging, which means less material ending up in landfills.

We use and advise others to use products, especially computers, that have Energy Star ratings, to help reduce energy bills. We implement tools to minimize our computing energy consumption without sacrificing computer performance.

Co-owner and Gaeltek, LLC, President Amanda Harper with David Duff, a senior systems engineer at the IT company that Harper and her husband, CEO Andrew Harper, founded to meet the needs of small business.

50 users and provides professional services. [They include] law firms, CPAs, architects, medical practices and financial services, for example.

PWL: What has been the most effective way to get your services in front of potential markets and clients?

Harper: We are active in our community, both locally within [Prince William and] also within the IT industry. We meet people and really get to know them. When someone calls us asking for IT help, we know them, their business, how they work and can relate to them because of shared experiences and community. We get our services in front of potential clients through referrals, a great form of flattery. And, of course, we also share our knowledge [and information about our services] through free educational events, online and [at] community events.

PWL: How did your company get its name?

Harper: We wanted a name that reflected Andrew’s Scottish heritage so we began to play around with Gaelic and soon came to Gael-Tech. That ultimately became Gaeltek.

For example, we can use Power Manager tools to centrally control computing energy consumption to help reduce energy use. We can and do lower screen brightness settings during start-up, shutdown, screensaver and other modes to extend battery life, and we deploy power schemes and settings to boost energy savings. We also [securely] recycle hardware and printer products.

PWL: What would you advise others considering a business venture?

Harper: Go for it! Don’t let fear stop you from trying. Be bold, take chances and don’t be afraid of making mistakes. Also, be open to where your journey takes you. You’ll have to make decisions, react to news and obstacles not always within your control and … roll with the punches.

Where you are starting and the goal you have in mind may be much different than where you end up, but remember to enjoy the journey. Be filled with gratitude that you are brave enough to undertake opening your own business and be thankful that every day you have another opportunity to leave your mark.

Freelance writer Jennifer Rader is also a certified massage therapist with a background in nutrition, wellness, fundraising and entrepreneurship. She lives with her son and husband in Manassas and can be reached at jrader@princewilliamliving.com. prince william living April 2014 | 17

family fun Welcome Spring Songbirds with Tin “Flowers” Photos and Story By Amanda Causey

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ne of the few memories I have of my grandmother involves birds. She loved watching birds, feeding them and listening to their beautiful songs. She painted their images on a number of items which instantly became family heirlooms. After her death, our family continued her love of bird watching, and bird seed was a common item on the weekly grocery list.

Now, as a mother I carry on Decorative tin “flower” bird feeders our little family tradition with are a fun craft project that the my own son. Our yard is entire family can enjoy. They're also easy to make and inexpensive. decorated with bird feeders, many of which he and I made together. We love trying to identify the birds that dine in our creations. Sometimes it becomes a race to see who can find them first in our giant book of birds, “Bird Songs: 250 North American Birds in Song.”

The book plays the sounds of the various birds it lists.

Sometimes we will try the bird sounds on the wildlife in our yard once we identify them to see if they will answer us. Using this calling technique allowed me to recently photograph for the first time one of my favorite birds, a Great Horned Owl. Spring is the perfect time to begin your own family birdwatching tradition. These tin can flowers are a great way to get started. They are pretty in their own right and will brighten your yard as a decoration, in addition to helping your family learn about birds native to our region.

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Make Your Own Tin Flower Bird Feeder Supplies: 14 oz. Tin Can Washable Marker Nail Outdoor Craft Paint Clear Sealer/Protectant Binoculars (optional)

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of your can. The hole must be large enough for the plant stake to fit through. You may need to create several overlapping holes. Check the sizing as you go along. If the hole is too large, the stake will not fit snugly. n Using the washable marker, mark along the sides of the can

where to cut. n Cut the can along the markings. It is okay if it is not a perfect

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(continued from page 18) n Snip off the ends of each petal corner

with the cutters and remove any edges that are poking out so that there will be no sharp edges when your children paint the flowers. n Paint your flowers inside and out,

since both sides will be visible. Get creative with colors and patterns.

your binoculars to watch the birds enjoy your pretty flowers.

A final and fun step: Photograph your creations and the birds they attract and email your photo images to acausey@princewilliamliving.com. You just might see them on Prince William Living’s Facebook page.

n Allow the paint to dry and then insert

the stake into the bottom of the can. n Apply heavy glue on the inside of your

flower, around the stake. After that dries, apply glue on the outside of the flower as well and let that glue dry. n Bring the flowers outside and spray

them with a clear sealant to protect them from the elements. Parents should perform this step and may want to wear a mask.

Amanda Causey, Prince William Living’s marketing director, is a photographer, crafter and blogger and owns Beau Monde Photos.

She recently celebrated another family tradition, Southern home cooking, by releasing her first ebook, “Hey Y’all Let’s Eat!,” an interactive online collection of Causey’s recipes. The book can be downloaded at pwliving.com. Causey can be reached at acausey@princewilliamliving.com.

Choosing the Right Seed When it comes to trying to attract a variety of bird species, choosing the right birdseed is an important decision. Sunflower seeds attract the widest variety of birds, and so are the best choice if you are looking for diversity at your feeders.

Stay away from inexpensive seed mixtures, especially if they contain red millet, oats and other “fillers” that most birds ignore altogether. The filler will often end up wasted and a mess, scattered on the ground around your feeders. This also may cause unwanted rodents to hang out in the area.

If you are trying to attract a specific breed, visit Cornell University Lab of Ornithology’s website, www.birds.cornell.edu. I have found it to be the best resource on bird watching.

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Growing Life Skills through 4-H

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t’s hard to imagine room-commanding teens such as Kipp Dunn and Ryan Thies, both 17, as shy young “Cloverbuds” embarking on their first projects in 4-H, a national youth organization that helps young people across America learn leadership, citizenship and life skills.

The two, along with local Compass 4-H Club member Nicolas Poole of Bristow, recently represented Prince William 4-H at the National 4-H Congress in Atlanta, joining teens from every state and four U.S. territories in leadership workshops and networking.

“We met with Miss America,” said Dunn of 2014 title holder Nina Davuluri. “She’s an amazing talent and speaker. It was an incredible experience.”

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Dunn and Thies pack extensive portfolios that have propelled the young men to induction as “4-H All Stars,” the highest recognition that a Virginia 4-H member can achieve. Each has logged years of hands-on experiences and miles of interstate travel in activities that include theater arts, Junior Olympic Air Rifle competitions, camp counseling, robotics and GIS mapping.

4-H’ers Kipp Dunn (left) and Ryan Thies (right) meet with Linda King, Virginia Cooperative Extension agent for Prince William 4-H clubs.

Dunn and Thies have both been inducted into the “4-H All Stars.”

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Dunn, a homeschooled high school student who lives in Woodbridge, is taking computer science courses at Northern Virginia Community College for a degree that he plans to complete at Virginia Tech. He is a leader in the Compass 4-H Club, which meets in Dale City and sometimes at the Occoquan Bay National Wildlife Refuge.

Home to 23 4-H community clubs, five 4-H project clubs and one 4-H military club, Prince William has the largest enrollment in 4-H youth education and activities in Virginia, due largely to in-school programming provided by club volunteers. With a mission of “engaging youth to reach their fullest potential,” 4-H and related programs in more than 80 countries around the world strive “to make the best better,” the 4-H motto, and to “learn by doing,” the 4-H slogan.

Thies, among leaders in the SALT (Serving and Learning Together) 4-H Club in Manassas, where he lives, is exploring a future in the ministry. “Being able to stand up and voice my opinion without being uncomfortable will be a great ability to have as a pastor,” he said. “I owe 4-H for that foundation in public speaking.”

Programs include the 4-H “Get Fit, That’s It,” which promotes healthy living with its message to school children to practice “9-5-2-1-0” daily: Get nine hours of sleep, eat five fruits and vegetables, engage in no more than two hours of recreational screen time, get at least one hour of physical activity and consume zero sugary drinks.

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Local 4-H volunteers bring “Get Fit, That’s It” into area schools.

They also provide fourth-graders in Prince William County’s 62 elementary schools with “Safe at Home, Safe Alone” training on fire safety, dealing with emergencies, stranger awareness, making nutritional snacks, Internet safety and more.

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The training is especially beneficial for youth in Prince William.

“We know [area] families have the sixth longest commute in the nation,” said Virginia Cooperative Extension Agent Linda King, in charge of deploying 4-H training in Prince William, which has the second largest youth population in Virginia.

Youth from Prince William and Colombia, South America, learned about GIS mapping to solve community problems (maps and apps) during National Youth Science Day in Bethesda, Md.

King and her staff of three part-timers, along with an army of volunteers, manage this outreach so efficiently that they recently caught the eye of the National 4-H Council’s new CEO, Jennifer Sirangelo. In her first 100 days as CEO, Sirangelo brought her executive team to observe Prince William’s Nokesville 4-H Club in action this past January.

Nokesville 4-H Club and has volunteered for the Amateur Radio Emergency Service at the Marine Corps Marathon.

King and McCarty are working with the American Radio Relay League to create a ham radio 4-H project curriculum for local clubs and others. When the Ole Virginia Hams host the Manassas Hamfest on June 8 at the Prince William County Fairgrounds, the club plans to include a “N4H Youth Lounge” with activities that include scavenger hunts, “Morse code fun” and a QSL card (operators’ calling cards) designing contest.

“Ham Happened”

She recalled the day “ham happened.” The Manassas family was working on a 4-H embryology project at the Prince William County Fair two years ago. King had arranged for members of the Ole Virginia Hams and Woodbridge Wireless, two local amateur radio clubs, to set up a “N4H” station there to engage youth.

Leading the project was 69-year-old Terry McCarty, a lifelong 4-H volunteer who exemplifies the hands-on mentoring encouraged in 4-H. Gavin was intrigued. “[Gavin] spent the first day helping with the chickens and the next nine at the ham radio project,” said Kristin Saul. Sitting at the station, Gavin Saul sent out a “CQ”—radio frequency shorthand for “seek you”—and waited for a response. A voice answered him from another special event station: the Summer Olympics in London.

Gavin Saul has since earned his VHF/UHF amateur radio license, his mother said. He leads “Ham Radio Project Help” in the

Giving Back Year Round Photo courtesy 4-H

A joint study by Virginia Tech and Virginia State, both land-grant universities that sponsor 4-H, show that youth involved in 4-H are twice as likely to participate in science, engineering and computer technology Terry McCarty, a local 4-H Club volunteer and programs, especially member of several amateur radio clubs, with girls. Ask Gavin Saul. Manassas resident Gavin Saul, 12, who leads Since the 12-year-old “Ham Radio Project Help” in the Nokesville 4-H Club. has become involved in amateur or “ham” radio, his 6-year-old sister, Katie, has been bouncing a ball to learn Morse code and wants to work on his circuit boards, said their mother Kristin Saul.

The 4-H story unfolds every day throughout Prince William. An active partnership between Prince William 4-H, George Mason University, Minnieland Academy and Lockheed Martin offers affordable science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) programs to youth in the community, reaching underserved populations. At the county fair each summer, nearly 100 youth serve as counselors for nearly 370 4-H Junior Camp and Prince William 4-H Fair Camp campers.

Other service projects include planting tree seedlings, making meals for homeless shelters and cards and care packages for military troops and placing wreaths on graves at Quantico and Arlington national cemeteries on the National Day of Remembrance. Busloads of youth also visit the Virginia General Assembly on State Capitol Day. “We’re trying to grow young people who are good citizens with great leadership skills that are productive in life and can be agents of change,” said King. “Through these projects they gain life skills, a sense of independence and confidence and learn they can be of service and give back to the community in all kinds of ways.”

For Dunn, it’s about friendship, too. “What I really look forward to in 4-H is enjoying life and learning from some of the best people I know,” he said. “Hey, I get to hang out with Ryan.”

For more information on Prince William 4-H, call 703-792-4761 or visit www.pwcgov.org/4h.

Manassas resident Cindy Brookshire is a frequent contributor to Prince William Living. She can be reached at cbrookshire@princewilliamliving.com. prince william living April 2014 | 23

home & hearth Clearing out the Clutter

By Vickie Williamson Custom Framer and Interior Designer

s a decorator, I often help clients get their homes ready to sell. Even if they may not plan to sell for a few years, they don’t want to have to redecorate again when the time comes. There is definitely a difference in decorating for living in a home and decorating for selling it.

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The simplest and most costeffective way to prepare a house for selling is to clear out the clutter. Here are tips to make that easier: 1. Take it one room at a time. Look at the space as a potential buyer would see it. Start with the obvious unnecessary items. Do you really need all those old newspapers and magazines? Pack up only things to which you are attached. Donate or toss any others.

2. Move onto closets. This big job will pay off in the end.

When selling your home, you want prospective buyers to feel that there is enough storage space. If your closets are overflowing, would-be buyers will not feel good about the potential storage capacity for their possessions. Remove and donate any clothing not worn in a year. Also discard old shoes and handbags that are beyond hope.

3. Be thorough where you eat and bathe. The last major cleanup is in the kitchen and bathrooms. I know this one is a challenge, but you can do it. Empty the cabinets, clean them and then put back only items that you truly need and use regularly. Donate any usable leftovers to a local shelter or charity organization.

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Prince William resident Vickie Williamson owns Fine Design Custom Framing & Interiors in Woodbridge. She has worked in the fine art, framing and decorating industry for more than 25 years and has a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree.

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local flavor

Two Bonefish Are Better than One Community Embraces New Woodbridge Location

By Olivia Overman

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ven with the multitude of dining options in Prince William, the new Bonefish Grill in Woodbridge has enjoyed a steady stream of customers. Conveniently located near Potomac Mills mall and I-95, the nationwide chain’s new restaurant at 2680 Prince William Parkway has quickly become a local hot spot since it opened last November.

Dinnertime finds the new eatery, the second Bonefish in Prince William, bustling with patrons, many interviewed saying that they are glad to finally have a local Bonefish. Todd Hewitt of Occoquan said that he and his wife Robin Hewitt have been to the Woodbridge restaurant “umpteen times since it opened.”

He said the couple has visited all Bonefish’s eateries from Gainesville, the franchise’s other Prince William location, to Springfield and are excited to have one so close. The Hewitts named the chain’s “Baja Fish Tacos” and “Bang Bang Shrimp® Tacos” as their favorite Bonefish fare.

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Photo courtesy Martin Torre

Other Bonefish fans include Woodbridge residents Steve Turl and Linda Johnson, who live less than two miles from the new restaurant. “We were just here last Tuesday night for [Johnson’s] birthday when we had the Valentine’s Day special: steak and lobster. It was really good,” said Turl. Bonefish’s prices for seafood and quality steak are reasonable, he commented.

Johnson added that she also likes the crab corn chowder. The two said that before the restaurant in Woodbridge opened they drove to Bonefish’s eateries in Springfield and Fredericksburg.

Bonefish Grill is known for its signature seafood dishes, such as Bang Bang Shrimp.

Opens with Charity Fundraiser

Lunch choices, served 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Saturday, include mix-and-match entrée salads and soup-and-salad combinations starting at $6.90. “New menu items such as the ‘Lily’s Chicken Wrap,’ with goat cheese and artichoke pesto, will appear alongside Bonefish Grill’s tried-and-true favorites like the ‘American Kobe Burger’ and the ‘Bang Bang Shrimp Tacos,’” Bennett said.

Photo courtesy Martin Torre

Two days before it officially opened on Nov. 11, Bonefish Grill Potomac Mills hosted a charity fundraiser benefitting The Arc of Greater Prince William/INSIGHT, a nonprofit organization that provides services to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families.

The charity raised more than $10,000 through the event.

“We are thrilled to be the recipients of such a wonderful event,” said Karen Smith, executive director of The Arc.

Anna Bennett, managing partner of the new Bonefish and The ARC Director of Resource Development Chris Caseman sell raffle tickets at a fundraiser the eatery hosted for the nonprofit organization.

The fundraiser was the “perfect way to kick off our opening in Woodbridge,” said Anna Bennett, managing partner at the eatery. “We look forward to many more opportunities to help support greater Prince William and to [welcome] the community to the restaurant.”

But innovation doesn’t stop in the kitchen at Bonefish. The bar, which Bennett said has the feel of a “big-city bar” at the Woodbridge location, serves drinks with a twist, such as a glow-inthe-dark “Hpnotiq Martini.” Another is a Bloody Mary garnished with a provolone cheese-stuffed red pepper. Virgin drinks also get a creative touch, such as the “Blackberry Splash Cocktail,” with blackberries, coconut water and a hint of mint. These fresh ingredients complement the Bonefish philosophy of making everything from scratch that restaurant staff serve. (So go ahead and eat the fruit at the bottom of the glass!)

The restaurant offers drink specials from 4 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. nightly, including half-priced cocktails made with popular brands, Bennett said. “We also have $5 hand-crafted cocktails available all day, every day. [The menu] includes premium red and white wines, and four featured cocktails of the day,” she said.

Savory, and Sustainable

Customers sitting in the bar section can order from the full menu as they watch the bartender stir up concoctions. “We like to come sit at the bar or at the bar tables so we don’t have to wait for a table and because the bar staff here are fantastic,” said Todd Hewitt.

Photo courtesy Martin Torre

Bonefish’s menu extends beyond seafood, however, with fare that also includes beef and chicken dishes. In addition, the Woodbridge restaurant offers lunch as well as dinner, which helped the eatery rank within the top five in sales among Bonefish restaurants throughout the country, according to Bennett. It is among only 15 Bonefish eateries out of about 200 nationwide that are open for lunch, she said.

The local Bonefish also serves brunch on Sundays from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. “[We have] traditional breakfast favorites, like the classic eggs benedict, and other new menu items, including three new benedicts: The ‘Surf and Turf ’; ‘Huevos Benedictos,’ with crispy corn tortillas and chorizo; and ‘Spinach and Mushroom,’” said Bennett.

Drinks with a Twist

The building, previously an Uno Pizzeria & Grill, underwent extensive renovations before reopening as the new restaurant, which sports Bonefish’s signature look: a streamlined, khaki stucco exterior with interior decor designed to be upscale, yet also comfortable.

Bonefish has gained popularity for its savory wood-grilled seafood dishes, which include “Ahi Tuna Sashimi” and the eateries’ signature “Bang Bang Shrimp®.” Additionally, the growing chain, which started in St. Petersburg, Fla., in 2000, promotes fish sustainability, supporting fishing regulations and laws designed to Seared ahi tuna is a popular dish. curtail overfishing.

She added that there are always a few seasonal dishes, too, providing patrons with fresh, innovative dining choices throughout the year. The menu also includes “Sir Will’s Fish and Chips” and other customer favorites, as well as richer fare, such as “Imperial Longfin,” baked crab stuffed with shrimp, scallops and crab meat.

The Woodbridge restaurant is open Monday through Friday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. for lunch and 4 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday for dinner. It’s open Friday 4 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. for dinner. Weekend hours include 11 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. on Saturday and 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Sunday. While walk-ins are welcome, reservations are suggested and can be made at www.bonefishgrill.com/PotomacMills or by calling 703-490-3693.

A graduate of American University’s School of Communication, Olivia Overman is a freelance writer who has composed articles for a number of online and print publications. She can be reached at ooverman@princewilliamliving.com. prince william living March 2014 | 27

your finances Online Shopping Savvy: Tips for Protecting Your Budget

By Bennett Whitlock, CRPC® Private Wealth Advisor

s online shopping has advanced, so have the techniques that companies use to influence you to buy.

More retailers, marketers and ad agencies are using neuromarketing—marketing techniques developed from brain-science studies—to influence your feelings about their products, what you’ll buy and how much you’ll spend. This makes it harder to resist impulse purchases and can dent your finances.

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What’s more, online shopping is available 24/7 from your computer or any mobile device. So if you have a late-night urge to splurge, it’s easy to do so. Here are six tips to keep you in check when shopping online: 1. Determine beforehand what you are buying. List the items you need and stick to it. Limit temptation; avoid clicking on other related items or recommendations such as “People who bought this item also purchased …”

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5. Don’t shop when you’re stressed or in an urgent need to buy. You’ll be more vulnerable to purchasing items you may not really want or need.

6. Track your spending. It’s easy to lose track of how much you’ve spent. So list purchases and their cost.

Several free personal finance websites can help you log them.

Bennett Whitlock, CRPC®, is a private wealth advisor and managing director with Whitlock Wealth Management, a franchise of Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. Learn more at WhitlockWealth.com or call 703-492-7732.

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calendar Teen Photo Contest Tue., April 1 – Fri., May 2 Bull Run Regional Library 8051 Ashton Avenue | Manassas Bull Run Regional Library is holding its annual contest of photography by middle and high school students. Entries and completed applications will be received at the library from April 1 until 4:30 p.m. on May 2. Participants must be in sixth through 12th grade. No fee to enter.

Application forms are available at the library and at www.pwcgov.org/library.

Winners will be announced during a free ice cream reception 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. on May 22 at the library when they may also be present to answer questions about their submissions. Winners will each receive a $25 gift card. All entries will be on display May 22 through most of June.

For more information, or a copy of contest rules, call 703-792-4530.

“Bunny Box Craft Kit”

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Thur., April 3 • 7 p.m. – 8 p.m.

Chinn Park Regional Library 13065 Chinn Park Drive | Lake Ridge Turn a box into a bunny at this spring craft event for budding artists of all ages. A free, fun activity for the entire family. Each child may create one craft. Located in the Chinn Park Community Room. For more information, call 703-792-4800.

Teen Photo Workshop

Fri., April 4 • 4:30 p.m. – 8 p.m.

Bull Run Regional Library 8051 Ashton Avenue | Manassas This workshop for middle and high school students teaches about light, color, focus and composition to help turn snapshots into winning entries in Bull Run Regional Library’s teen photo contest April 1 through May 2. After a lesson and a pizza break, students will also have a chance to wander the library to put into practice the theories they just learned, and if they like, their photos will be put up on the big screen for constructive critiquing. Bring your cameras. Phone cameras are welcome.

The workshop will be held in Community Room A and B. Free.

Registration, which closes at midnight April 2, is required. Participants must be

in sixth through 12th grade. For more information or to register, call 703-792-4530.

“Swan Lake” by Moscow Festival Ballet Fri., April 4 • 8 p.m. – 10 p.m.

Hylton Performing Arts Center 10960 George Mason Circle | Manassas With its gorgeous choreography and incomparable score, this enchanting and timeless classic is a must-see for lovers of great ballet in the grand Russian tradition.

In its sixth tour in the U.S., the classical ballet Russian troupe, Moscow Festival Ballet, led by co-founder and Artistic Director Sergei Radchenko, is holding performances of “Swan Lake” throughout the country. For more information or to purchase tickets call 888-945-2468 or visit www.hyltoncenter.org.

Metz Wetlands Guided Tour Sat., April 5 • 9 a.m. – 11 a.m.

Julie J. Metz Neabsco Creek Wetlands Preserve 15875 Neabsco Road | Woodbridge Tour the wetlands with experts from Wetlands Solutions and Studies. Please dress for the weather and wear comfortable walking shoes. No pets please. Tour will begin in the parking lot at the kiosk. Please carpool. $5 per person; free to children younger than 6. For more information, call 703-499-9812.

CWPT Annual Park Clean-Up Day Sat., April 5 • 8 a.m. – Noon Bristoe Station Battlefield Heritage Park Iron Brigade Unit Avenue | Bristow Join the staff at Bristoe Station Battlefield and the Civil War Preservation Trust (CWPC) at History for Park Day 2014, a nationwide event that encourages Civil War enthusiasts to help maintain, restore and preserve Civil War sites through volunteerism. Projects will include litter pickup, cleaning cemeteries and trail maintenance throughout the 133-acre park. Wear sturdy work shoes, bring gloves and remember sunscreen. Tools and snacks will be provided. Meet in the parking lot off Iron Brigade Avenue.

Please do not bring pets. For more information or to sign up, call 703-366-3049.

“Beards, Brews and BBQ” Sun., April 6 • 2 p.m. – 7 p.m.

BadWolf Brewing Company Calvary Village Parking Lot 9776 Center Street | Manassas BadWolf Brewing Company will have live music by the Short Hill Mountain Boys, who play their own blend of bluegrass, old-time, Cajun, classic country and folk music. There will also be plenty of beer, barbeque and a chance to win a $100 cash prize for best overall beard. Special guest will be Chad Dukes (@chaddukes) of beerandpig.com. Free admission. Tickets are $5 for beer, which will be served by the pint. Overflow parking is available at Georator Corporation across the street. For more information or to RSVP, visit www.badwolfbrewingcompany.com.

“Behind the Mask,” ACTS SAVAS 30th Anniversary Event Thur., April 10 • 5:30 p.m.

Hylton Performing Arts Center 10960 George Mason Circle | Manassas Sexual Assault Victims Advocacy Service (SAVAS) of Action in Community Through Service (ACTS) is the only sexual assault crisis center serving Prince William County and the cities of Manassas and Manassas Park. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. when SAVAS kicks off its traveling art show of powerful works that its clients created. George Mason University students will perform “Behind the Mask” at 7:15 p.m. Tickets are $50 per adult, $25 per student and $35 per active military personnel. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit www.hyltoncenter.org.

Lecture: “Two Horsemen of the Revolution” Thur., April 10 • 7 p.m.

Old Manassas Courthouse 9248 Lee Avenue | Manassas In his lecture, “Two Horsemen of the Revolution: Virginia’s Light Horse Harry Lee versus Britain’s Banastre Tarleton,” author and historian Christopher George compares and contrasts two of the American Revolution’s most famous and colorful Cavaliers, British General Sir Banastre Tarleton and Leesylvania American patriot “Light Horse Harry” Lee, the father of Confederate General

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The “Civil War Encampment” April 11-13 at the Ben Lomond Historic Site in Manassas appeals to all ages. Join living historians from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day as they interpret the life of Confederate soldiers in a camp setting of the period.

While there, be sure to also tour the rose garden behind the house. It contains one of largest collections of Old Garden roses in the D.C. metro area.

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Moscow Festival Ballet’s performance of “Swan Lake” April 4 at the Hylton Performing Arts Center in Manassas will enchant both adults and children. This timeless classic is a must-see for lovers of great ballet in the grand Russian tradition.

For baseball lovers, the Potomac Nationals celebrate their 30th season this year. Take the entire family for opening day April 8 at Pfitzner Stadium to see the team play the Lynchburg Hillcats. It’s also Two-for-Tuesday day when you can purchase two tickets, two hotdogs and two small sodas for the price of one as long as you buy the tickets at the box office.

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Or try for a hole-in-one at The Magic Putting Place in Manassas, which has two 18-hole, beautifully landscaped miniature golf courses with fun decor.

Spring is also a time to meet your local farmers by visiting one of the many farmers markets in the area. Each provides fresh produce and other homemade and handcrafted products from local farms. I love stopping by to get a sampling.

For more ideas on how to add to your activity calendar this April, follow Discover Prince William & Manassas on Facebook.

Ann Marie Maher is the president and CEO of Discover Prince William & Manassas.

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Robert E. Lee. Each man saw the other as a worthy adversary War’s Southern Campaigns. Free. Donations are accepted. For more information, call 703-792-4754.

Ben Lomond Civil War Encampment Fri. – Sun., April 11-13 • 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Ben Lomond Historic Site 10321 Sudley Manor Drive | Manassas Living historians interpret the life of Confederate soldiers in a camp setting of the period. $5 per person; free to children 6 and younger. For more information, call 703-367-7872.

Rippon Lodge Clean-up Day Sat., April 12 • 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Rippon Lodge 15520 Blackburn Road | Woodbridge Prince William County is looking for individuals and groups of all ages to help clean up the grounds of Rippon Lodge for spring. Tasks include removing invasive plants, meadow grass planting, pruning, picking up trash, maintaining trails, spreading mulch and more.

Families are welcome. Please bring your favorite gardening tools and gloves and dress to be outside and get dirty. To register, call 703-499-9812. (continues on page 32)

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Nature Trail Walk Sat., April 12 • 1 p.m.

Brentsville Courthouse Historic Centre 12229 Bristow Road | Bristow Take a guided tour along Brentsville’s nature trails and learn about the plants and animals that call this part of Virginia home. $5 per person; free to children younger than 6. For more information, call 703-365-7895.

Basic Civil War Camp Mon. – Fri., April 14-18 • 9 a.m. – noon Brentsville Courthouse Historic Centre 12229 Bristow Road | Bristow Children will participate in activities designed to develop a better understanding of soldier life during the American Civil War. Activities include “Enlist in Virginia’s Army,” “Life in Camp,” “Infantry Drill,” “Civil War Medicine” and “Did Civil War Soldiers Really Eat that Stuff?” Also includes a field trip to Manassas National Battlefield Park. $130 per child. For ages 812. Reservations are required and can be made at the Ben Lomond Community Center (703-792-8320) or online at www.pwcparks.org. For more information, call 703-365-7895.

1:30 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. Hunts will be separated by age groups. Bring your own basket for egg collecting. House tours are also available. $5 per child; children age 2 and younger and adults are free. Visa and MasterCard are accepted. If paying cash, please bring exact change to speed entry.

For more information, call 703-499-9812.

Easter Egg Hunt Sat., April 19 • 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Ginn Memorial Park 3876 Graham Park Road | Dumfries Join the Town of Dumfries for an afternoon of fun when kids participate in Dumfries’ annual Easter Egg hunt. Free.

To learn more, call 703-221-3400 or visit www.dumfriesva.gov.

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Sat., April 19 • 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Rippon Lodge 15520 Blackburn Road | Woodbridge Enjoy fun kid-friendly games and crafts and bring a picnic lunch to make a day of it.

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Thur., April 24 • 7 p.m.

Old Manassas Courthouse 9248 Lee Avenue | Manassas Historian and archaeologist Patrick O’Neil will provide an archaeologist’s perspective of the War of 1812 and events of 1814 that took place in Alexandria, Va., and Washington, D.C. Free.

Donations are accepted. For more information, call 703-792-4754.

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“For WSSI, it’s important, very important, to practice what we preach,” said WSSI Marketing Manager Justin Jacobs. “The entire firm realizes the importance of minimizing the ecological impacts of local land development projects by implementing sustainable design practices, and we view that as a personal responsibility. It may not often be the least expensive option, but it’s simply the right thing to do.”

William Beautiful, a nonprofit organization that works to reduce litter in the area and protect the community’s environment.

“An environmentally friendly community must have residents and local businesses working together as a team,” she said.

“Every time individuals are brought together for the mutual cause of a community cleanup, their sense of appreciation for the work we do and their pride in ownership of their community increase. Often long-term relationships are formed, and it’s these community relationships that allow for our community to remain a clean, beautiful, sustainable environment for future generations.”

Creating a Green Community Taking personal responsibility for the local environment and working collectively to improve it also can create a sense of community. “To live somewhere that is clean, green, and safe involves a sense of camaraderie and responsibility to each other,” explained Kiliaen Anderson, executive director of Keep Prince

Nonprofit marketing director and communications consultant Helena Tavares Kennedy enjoys freelance writing and living green with her husband and two children in Manassas, where she has resided for 13 years. She can be reached at hkennedy@princewilliamliving.com or visit her blog, LivingGreenDayByDay.com.

Napkins: Paper versus Cloth ost of us use disposable paper napkins because of their convenience. Some may cite sanitary concerns about using cloth napkins. Rest assured that if washing machines can keep up with underwear and bath towels, they can tackle any germs present in a napkin.

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Green-living blog LivingGreenDayByDay.com compared the overall costs of paper napkins over the cloth alternative.

Here’s the breakdown based on a family of four: n Paper napkins cost $41.34 per year. This is based on four

napkins daily per person (breakfast, lunch, snack and dinner), or 5,840 napkins over a year for a family of four.

The study used a cost of $1.77 for a 250-count package of Harris Teeter brand napkins, the least expensive option at the store in February when the study was done. The cost would increase if the family uses name-brand napkins. n Cloth napkins cost $30 per year. The cost could be higher

if new, premade napkins are purchased, but for this study napkins were made from existing materials, such as old t-shirts and towels. The cost is based on washing napkins in a high-efficiency (HE) front-load machine, using Costco brand detergent and a vinegar rinse, at 50 cents per load. The study assumed napkins will be linedried. If also using a HE dryer, you’d add 40 cents per load, bringing the total annual cost to $46.80 a year. (To determine laundry costs for your machine, visit michaelbluejay.com/electricity/laundry.html.)

Using cloth napkins instead of paper is an easy way to "go green" all year long.

Of course, if you choose to purchase new napkins, your initial investment will be higher, just as using a dryer will raise the costs of cloth napkins over time. But there is another factor: The environmental cost. Even if napkins are made of recycled paper (which, counterintuitively, would cost more than the paper napkins used in the study), they most likely come in plastic packaging, which will be around for hundreds of years, long after the napkins have disintegrated.

Also, transporting the napkins from factory to store leaves a large carbon footprint of gasoline and pollution. That and toxins made in the manufacture of the plastic packaging can be significant considerations for some people, too.

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By DeeDee Corbitt Sauter

I am pretty sure that I became an adult in my late 20s. Maybe that’s when I grew up, but I legally became an adult at the age of 18. The semantics are all quite confusing.

Her parents are annoying and put boundaries on her social life. I cater to my children’s before-, during- and after-school activities. My mother is gone, and I seek the company of my dad; they no longer exasperate me.

Not yet finished with the second decade of life, I left home to embark on my college adventure. Endless forks in the road appear upon graduation from high school. Regardless of the choice we made, adulthood seems to be acknowledged at this juncture. For me, that was a foolish assumption. For many, maturity arrives earlier and for some, never. Maturity doesn’t always coincide with adulthood.

She is reaching for the stars while I have captured so many of mine already.

Too many synonyms and too many labels go into this stage of life. Most of the “firsts,” (first tooth, first step, first day of school, first date, first kiss, etc.) are done by then so what else is left? Adulthood—that’s when marriages, careers and children are created. Then crises, mortgages, illnesses and death visit.

What about that time right before adulthood but after childhood— those dreaded teen years when as much energy as possible is expended proving beyond a shadow of a doubt that poor choices are a thing of the past and now the teen should be included in all monumental conversations and decisions?

When you are a teen, there is no greater show of respect than being permitted to remain in the room when the adults start talking. But is staying in the room really necessary? Frankly, when I look up and see a 15-year-old sitting at the kitchen table and contributing potentially relevant stories from the halls of high school, I want to run from the room with my hands over my ears.

That act does not look very mature, though.

So I sit and I chat because teens and tweens can be highly entertaining, but they are simply not my peers. As they are grasping for validation and reaching for acceptance, I am seeking less responsibility and perhaps a nap.

I cannot relate to Ricky’s bulging biceps and how distracting they are in math class. My disturbing bumps are a direct result of childbirth—and cake. I have eaten an enormous amount of cake in my life, and I am more than three times older than the teen sitting across from me.

Neither of us wants to wake in the morning, but her exhaustion is related to late-night text sessions and last-minute homework assignments. Fevers, laundry and meal planning steal my slumber.

She is so close to having her own kitchen table full of peers, but I am not one of them. I have been there and I can relate to her woes. I respect my friend and how she is guiding her daughter into adulthood.

But adding her to our coffee breaks is forcing something that has to occur naturally.

“For many, maturity arrives earlier and for some, never. Maturity doesn’t always coincide with adulthood.”

Long ago, I had a friend who never asked her older son to leave the room when she and I talked while our children played together. In fact, when her cell phone chimed, she often told him to read the message and let her know if it sounded important. He was 10. I never texted her after that. In fact, I always assume someone other than the intended recipient is reading my texts and triaging their significance. The mom certainly assumed his position in the family as oldest child warranted extra privileges.

I certainly didn’t. But maybe I’m just mean.

I have no idea how to determine when adulthood has been reached.

Regardless of their age, my guess is that the majority of fraternity brothers dashing boisterously semi-clad across campus does not define maturity. Maybe the 20-year-old single mom studying while the baby sleeps does.

What I do know is that age is often meaningless. Eighteen was an extension of childhood for me, confusing and emotional as I tried to gain independence. But now, as I close in on my dotage, I am pretty sure I have matured.

But without showing my ID I can’t prove a thing.

DeeDee Corbitt Sauter is a resident of Prince William County. Her column, “Tambourines and Elephants,” appears monthly in Prince William Living. prince william living April 2014 | 35

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