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Historic home witnessed many changes in Haymarket by: John Toler If things had turned out as originally planned, the residents of Toll Brothers’ Dominion Valley would be living in “Waverley,” a community developed by Exxon/Friendswood. However, with the dramatic events that happened in and around Haymarket in the 1990s – most notably the proposed Disney’s America theme park and its aftermath – “Waverley “ ended up as a footnote, and a park in Dominion Valley. But the story of the Waverly (original spelling) plantation far predates Exxon/Friendswood, the Civil War, and many of the other early homes in the area. As far back as the records go, the land surrounding Haymarket that included Waverly was part of Robert “King” Carter’s 41,660-acre Bull Run Tract. Carter deeded the portion where Waverly was built to his grandson, Lewis Burwell, who sold the 916.05-acre property to Colin Auld of Alexandria in the 1830s. In 1836, Auld conveyed the property to his nephew, Frederick Foote, a descendant of Richard Foote, who was a part owner of the 30,000acre Brent Town Tract in Prince William and Fauquier counties. Auld agreed to finance the construction of his nephew’s house on the property. Taking full advantage of the generous offer, Foote spared no expense. The result was a two-and-one-half story, 17-room mansion – the first, and for many years the only brick residence in Haymarket. Interviewed by a WPA researcher in 1937, Ada Foote, a descendant of Frederick Foote stated, “Waverly was designed for an elaborate style of living…no expense was spared in the material and workmanship. The sand for the brick (mortar) was brought from the Chesapeake Bay, and the bricks, made nearby, were soaked in (whale) oil.” Waverly was built in the Federal style, with a metal gable roof and side-hall plan. The brick was set in Flemish bond, accented by stone sills and lintels. On the south end of the house was a long, two-story wing containing the dining room and library. Elaborate moldings and fine paneling were used throughout the house. A unique feature was the arched dormers, which contributed to an exterior of “…extremely classic appearance and great chasteness of detail,” according to a survey conducted in 1959 by renowned architectural historian Dr. W. Brown Morton III. Outbuildings included a brick smokehouse, icehouse, coach house and a row of connected stone buildings that were probably used as servants’ quarters. However, before the work at Waverly was

Even in deteriorating condition, the arched windows in the dormers on the main house were elegant. Courtesy Prince William County Planning Department. 6

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Photographed in the early 1930s as part of a WPA project, Waverly was later purchased by Dr. and Mrs. John Hart, who improved the grounds and renovated and enlarged the main house. Virginia State Library. completed, Foote and Auld had a falling-out, and Auld refused to continue paying for the house. Foote was forced to mortgage the property to Enoch Pratt of Baltimore, and depended on his wife’s money to maintain the plantation. During the Civil War, the Foote family reportedly served meals to both Union and Confederate troops, and also hid some of Mosby’s Rangers on the property from time-to-time. Foote died after the war, and Pratt bought out his equity in Waverly from the estate. Pratt held on to the farm until 1889, when he sold it to Loudoun native Maj. Eli H. Janney, CSA (1831-1912). In the years after the war, Maj. Janney had struggled financially, clerking in a dry goods store in Alexandria. His big break came in 1873, when he patented his invention, the automatic railroad car coupler, a version of which is still used today. The invention made Maj. Janney a lot of money, while being credited with saving the lives of many railroad workers. While he owned Waverly, Maj. Janney added 50 acres to the property, and built a dairy barn, silos and other agricultural buildings on the farm. He also built Waverly Mill, a grain-grinding operation on Catharpin Run. At one time, it was the largest merchant mill in the area, and one of the most popular products made there was “Mother’s Pride Flour.” The mill continued under different ownership until 1935, a victim of the Great Depression.

Ownership of Col. DePauw In 1902, Maj. Janney sold Waverly to industrialist Col. Newland Talbot DePauw (1856-1913), a native of Indiana. Col. DePauw was the son of Washington Charles DePauw (1822-1887), for whom DePauw University in Greencastle, Indiana, is named. He served on the staff of Gov. W. T. Durbin earning the rank of colonel. For many years, the DePauw family was known throughout the Midwest for their wealth and philanthropy. In 1879, Col. DePauw married the former Carrie Akin (1858-1904), who accompanied him April 2011

to Waverly with their two daughters. The family used Waverly as their summer home, while Col. DePauw maintained his commercial and real estate interests back in Indiana. He also served as a trustee of DePauw University. However, Col. DePauw was committed to the improvement of Waverly, and involved in the issues faced by the Haymarket community. Improvements to the house included the addition of 13 rooms (some documents attribute the additions to Maj. Janney), and when he was done, Waverly had fifteen fireplaces, three porches, ten gables, two sets of winding staircases and a wine cellar. Col. DePauw expanded Waverly’s farming operations, building barns and silos and running a large dairy herd. In the tradition of Thomas Jefferson and George Washington, he tried other agricultural projects including sericulture, planting mulberry trees to provide food for silkworms, and building a cocoonery and spinning house. He improved and defined the entrance to Waverly by planting 200 boxwoods along the road from the house to the entrance on the Old Carolina Road. An active member of the Haymarket Agricultural Club, he often hosted gatherings of Haymarket’s “gentleman farmers” at Waverly; and as one of Haymarket’s most effective promoters, he was also involved with getting the Southern Railroad to build a new depot at the south end of Jefferson Street. For many years, Col. DePauw’s family was deeply involved with the Methodist church in Indiana. After he married Miss Hallie Meade of Haymarket (the granddaughter of Episcopal Bishop William Meade) in 1911, Col. DePauw joined St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, where he was a devoted member and vestryman. Col. DePauw was remembered as “… a respected member of the community who endeared himself to all who knew him,” according to St. Paul’s 150th Anniversary booklet, published in 1984. “He was a generous man, and gave many gifts to St. Paul’s.” 7

Col. Newland T. DePauw (far left) was a member of the Haymarket Agricultural Club, and often entertained his fellow “gentleman farmers” at Waverly. Photographed with him in 1905 were (front row, from left): Unknown, Dr. Henry Clark. (“Wateree”), Col. Edmund Berkley (“Evergreen”), Andrew Lowe and Bowman Price. Back row: Col. DePauw, Louis Heuser (“Burnside”), Christian Heineken (“Mill Park”), William Dodge (“Bonnie Brae”), Franz Peters (“Batavia”) and William Brown. Col. DePauw died suddenly on September 15, 1913, apparently from “a stroke and apoplexy,” and despite his deep connections in Indiana and a family lot in Fairview Cemetery in New Albany, he was buried in St. Paul’s Church cemetery. His pallbearers included his friends from the Haymarket Agricultural Club. He was survived by his daughters, Jane DePauw Gates (1886-1956) and Katherine DePauw Knight (1881-1958).

Young Couple Acquires Waverly Following the death of her husband, Hallie DePauw stayed at Waverly until 1920, when she married Rev. Thomas Moore Browne, the rector of St. Paul’s, and moved to a house in town near the church. Afterward, Waverly changed hands several times until Dr. and Mrs. John M. Hart, of Memphis, purchased the farm in March 1935. Dr. Hart had been hired as an assistant supervisor of education for Loudoun County, and the couple sought to restore and enlarge the home before moving into it. Their efforts were judged with mixed results, according to architectural surveys conducted in later years. “The present mantels on the first floor, as well as the ceiling panels in the entrance hall and parlors with their cherubs, nymphs, etc. – and the etched mirrored glass panels between the dining room windows, with its dark, fake Tudor-style paneling – were all added by Dr. John Hart,” wrote architectural historian John G. Lewis in 1973. “These improvements were purchased from various wrecking companies in the Washington, D.C. area, and brought to Waverly, where they were tacked on to and applied to it.” Visitors to the home had other opinions of the Hart’s improvements. The Louis Lightner family lived at “Bonnie Brae,” a large farm across the Old Carolina Road from Waverly, and as young girls, Louise Lightner Jamison and Helen Lightner Ray and their four siblings spent many happy hours at Waverly. They remember the property being in poor condition when the Harts, who had married in 1934, bought Waverly “…and spent a fortune restoring it,” according to

Mrs. Jamison. Looking at old photographs, Mrs. Ray recalled that the front house was improved with a circular driveway, numerous flowering shrubs and boxwoods. Behind the house was a large flower garden and fountain inside a stone wall, all planned by Mrs. Hart. The interior of the house was redecorated in a style that reflected the Harts’ broad interests. “We enjoyed hearing about their antiques, climbing the winding stairs, and swimming in Bull Run” while visiting Waverly, said Mrs. Jamison. The Lightner children were given the run of the house during their visits, but the girls found the large, dark basement to be “spooky.” There was a deep pit in the basement floor, which at one time had served as a well. It was legend that the Foote family hid their silver at the bottom of the pit to keep it safe from marauders during the Civil War – and that it was still there. It was a reciprocal friendship, and the Harts frequently visited the Lightners at Bonnie Brae. “They often walked over to our house in the evening, accompanied by their beautiful white dog, ‘Shomont,’” recalls Mrs. Jamison. “We could see them coming from a half-mile away, and always enjoyed having them join us for dinner. Before arriving, Mrs. Hart would say, ‘John, we are not going to eat.’ He would reply, ‘Pearl, if they invite us, we will eat!’ Of course, they were always welcome. Dr. Hart was so full of fun and laughter, and Mrs. Hart so gracious and beautiful.” There was one visit that the women will never forget. On the evening of Oct. 30, 1938, the Mercury Theater of the Air presented a frightening, realistic radio broadcast of H. G. Wells “War of the Worlds,” narrated by Orson Welles. The Harts had been listening to the broadcast, and like many other Americans, believed the Halloween broadcast to be authentic.

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Waverly continued from Page 8 Stricken with fear, they rushed over to the Lightner’s house. “I think they wanted to be with our mother, who they knew was very religious,” said Mrs. Ray. “It was hard to think that educated people like the Harts believed it … we weren’t listening to the radio and didn’t know about it.” Dr. Hart later assumed a position with a university in the Washington, D.C. area, and Mrs. Hart taught at the old Fairfax High School. The Harts didn’t do much farming at Waverly, since they had busy careers elsewhere and other interests. They remained at Waverly until the mid-1950s, at which time they sold the property to a group that operated a school for handicapped students. The Harts moved to the Charlottesville area before retiring back home to Tennessee.

Council and the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation. Finally bowing to the public pressure, Disney cancelled the project and pulled out of Haymarket. Friendswood Inc., an Exxon Corporation development company, owned much of the property where “Disney’s America” was to have been built, and had the approval to build 2,800 homes there. Their holdings included Waverly, and had their development been built, it would have taken the name “Waverley.” In 1998 Toll Brothers purchased the property, and began work on a new community of high-end golf course homes, which they called Dominion Valley. During the process, what remained of the old house and its outbuildings was torn down, and the dairy barn burned as a fire department training exercise. Col. DePauw’s great-grandson, Stillman DePauw Knight Jr., and his wife Mary, of Alexandria, visited Prince William County in

Left: During his ownership of Waverly, Maj. Eli Janney built Waverly Mill on Catharpin Run. It operated from the late 1800s until 1935, and was demolished in 1943. Middle: By the early 1970s, Waverly was basically abandoned, and the house occupied by “squatters” who eventually contributed to its destruction by fire in November 1973. Prince William County Planning Department. Right: One of the few physical reminders of Waverly is this crumbling stone column on the west side of U.S. 15 near Lightner Road, which once marked the entrance to the home.

Fire Damage, Disney, Development The arrangement with the school at Waverly did not work out, and the property fell into disrepair and was basically abandoned by the 1960s. It is believed that “hippie squatters” moved into Waverly, and the house was severely damaged by a fire – intentionally set or otherwise – on the night of Nov. 7, 1973. The two-story south wing containing the dining room and library, and the kitchen addition were completely destroyed, but the twoand-a-half story main structure was somehow spared, along with the remaining outbuildings. At the time, Waverly was owned by Miller & Long Construction Co., which was holding the property for future development. According to the 1981 architectural survey done for the Virginia Historic Landmarks Commission, “The oldest section still standing …was damaged but not destroyed by the fire, although it has been vandalized and much material removed. Since the fire, the remaining brick walls of the burned-out wing and other salvageable materials have been removed by various people.” As an investment land holding, the house and outbuildings at Waverly continued to quietly decay. During the 1990s, the property was part of the 3,000 acres purchased or optioned by the Disney Corporation, in anticipation of building the “Disney’s America” theme park, originally scheduled to open in 1998. But when Disney’s plans became public, the entertainment company was faced with unprecedented opposition, ranging from individuals with a stake in the region’s history to the Piedmont Environmental 10

February 2009 to see what they could find out about the old home place. After gaining historical background from the Ruth E. Lloyd Information Center (RELIC) in the Bull Run Regional Library in Manassas, the couple drove to Dominion Valley. At the Visitors Center, they met with a Toll Brothers representative, who explained that all that was left of the house was evidence of the foundation and basement. “The site of the old home was set aside as Waverley Park. It’s about two acres, with a walking trail, tot lot, gazebo and basketball courts,” wrote Mr. Knight. “The only remnants of Waverly are several of the original boxwoods, which are now twelve feet tall. We took a few pictures.” Reflecting on the ultimate fate of what was once one of Haymarket’s finest homes, Mr. Knight added, “I guess Great-grandfather DePauw would be unhappy that the original property had to be broken up, but probably happy at the quality of the community, and environmentally sensitive way it was developed. The existing lakes were retained, and the development is beautiful.” Author John Toler is a writer and historian and has served Fauquier County for over 50 years, including 4 decades with the Fauquier-Times Democrat. He has written and lectured about many legendary characters in Fauquier County’s history. Toler is the co-author of 250 Years in Fauquier County: A Virginia Story, and author of Warrenton, Virginia: A History of 200 Years

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Sprucing Up Your Home Décor for Spring by: Paola McDonald

As the weather begins to show signs of spring, the decorating bug inevitably bites. The newness of spring, the feeling that the dreary fog of winter is lifting as the bright colors of spring start showing themselves seems to give us a feeling that things inside our home should also be brighter and newer. Most of us don’t have the budget to totally redecorate our home, or the desire to. Sometimes our homes just need a little spring spice to make us feel like we are ready for the new season. Below are a few ideas for quick and easy spring spruce ups for your home. Change up or add bright, colorful accent pillows for a pop of spring color. You would be amazed at the difference some lively colored pillows can make in a room. Freshen up with an accent wall – find a great contrasting or coordinating paint color and give a pop to a boring wall. For the more daring decorator, there are also some incredible new wallpaper products that can add a bit of the unexpected to a bare wall and can be easy to install and take down in a few years when you are done with it. Give that old piece a new lease on life – consider reupholstering an old chair or painting an old table. A project can help you get your creative juices flowing, be low cost and help Mother Nature by keeping an old piece out of the dump. Consider changing up your arrangement – simply moving pieces around can give your room a whole new look. Think outside the box and don’t be afraid to try layouts you think may not work. You just might be surprised. A few choice accessories can change the entire look of a room. Consider changing out vases and sculptural pieces with new, more vibrant ones. A few well-placed accessories can add style and color and make a room feel fresh. 12

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Fresh flowers can make a big impact. Consider some sunflowers in a beautiful, colorful vase, some Gerberas in bud vases or Tulips in a great clear glass vase. Flowers can so easily evoke feelings of spring and the happiness that comes with it. Create your own spring artwork. Find some fantastic “springy” fabric at your local fabric store and staple it to an inexpensive canvas from your local crafts store. You can create instant spring art that is uniquely yours without spending a bunch. Group three or more to create a dramatic spring display. Take on a new creative project or finish an unfinished one. Consider making new cornice boards or valances for over your windows. Or give that unfinished, unused room a new purpose and redecorate it. Spring is a time for new energy, use it to finish off and take pride in a great new project. We’d love to hear about and feature your spring project on our Blog. So email us pictures and a description of your project to operations@creativeeleganceinteriors.com. Paola McDonald is a Certified Interior Decorator and owner of Creative Elegance Interiors, LLC based in Haymarket. Contact Paola at (571) 331-4801 or via email at inquiry@creativeeleganceinteriors.com.

Spring Cleaning by: Hans Fairbank

Chances are you have already done some ‘spring cleaning’ around your home. When people hear the term ‘Spring Cleaning,’ images of cleaning windows, clearing out cluttered corners or emptying out a full garage, come to mind. However, spring cleaning also applies to the yard and landscape. After a long, cold winter many areas of the landscape need attention to get ready for the new season. Some major (or minor, depending on the size of your yard) tasks to consider and make time for are as follows: Remove the Winter Refuse Weed Prevention Mulching and Plant Bed Prep Early Season Planting

Old Man Winter’s Mess

Hopefully you were able to blow or rake up all of the fallen leaves in your yard prior to the first snowfall. But, if your yard is even slightly like mine, there will be corners and crevices throughout the landscape where leaves and debris collect. Molding, rotting leaves left under the snow for the winter can contribute to mold and other issues in the lawn. Animal waste (from dogs and deer alike) could be left over from the winter and are NOT the kind of fertilizer your lawn needs!

An Ounce of Prevention

As Ben Franklin said it, “An ounce of prevention ’tis better than a pound of cure.” Though you should have already done an application by now, it is never too late to start weed control, especially if you are not following a set program. Generally speaking, March 15 is the date when you should consider application of the early pre-emergent controls (for things like crabgrass, etc.). The Scotts brand of yard and garden products has a great variety of programs, and is readily available at major hardware super stores (like Lowes and Wal-Mart). Although the lawn is usually the primary focus when it comes to spring weed prevention, don’t ignore the landscape beds and the likely weed seeds lurking there. April 2011

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This is the best time of the spring season to start preparing your landscape beds for a year of beautiful blooms. Turning over the soil, removing leaves and debris, and adding fertilizer and/or compost are just a few tasks that need to be done. Once you have ‘worked’ the ground so that it is ready for planting, laying down a covering of shredded hardwood mulch is suggested. Though there are common beliefs that this type of mulch attracts or brings in termites, this is not necessarily the case. Termites generally cannot survive the grinding, chipping, processing and shipping that most mulches go through, but it is important

The Garden Lady by: Lynne Galluzzo

While I write this, it is wet and cold, but if I put on a jacket and walk around my yard I will see definite signs that the plants and trees know that winter is over and spring is here. It is true that some plants break dormancy based on temperature, but many more disregard the thermostat and start to return to life based on the increased amount of daylight. Currently the white, silky catkins on my Pussy Willow, a bright yellow clump of early Daffodils and the red swelling on the tips of the Maples are my smile makers.

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So now it is time to make plans for the growing season. This year I promise that I will plant the deer resistant garden that I have been promising to do. I have ten acres and a herd of fifteen whitetails that regularly graze where I plan to test the resiliency of several plants and shrubs. No matter how small or large your space, plan to grow something edible. A favorite herb on the windowsill or tucked beside the front step, colorful lettuce among your shrubs or a selfpollinating fruit tree will elude any ARB. Not only will you have the joy of immediately picking and eating, but you will know that what you are putting in your body is chemical free with minimal carbon footprint. If you have any yard at all start a compost pile. I know a man in Heritage Hunt who has a small, well-disguised compost area and his compact, bountiful garden i s the happy benefactor of it. The garden stores are bringing in new plant material daily. Do not hesitate to ask someone if deer will eat any of your pretty flowers before you buy them. If you don’t have deer problems (I’m so jealous), make sure that the flower you think will be great in that spot under the tree will actually

Some new perennials on the market now to consider for your yard: Phlox paniculata ‘Shockwave’, Echinacea purpurea ‘Little Annie’, Scabiosa columbaria ‘Blue Note’, Aubrieta ‘Madly Magenta’, Leucanthemum ‘Daisy Duke’, Heuchera ‘Sonic Smash’, Achillea ‘Peachy Seduction.’ Premier is a full-service Landscape Design and Installation Company. We can help you beautify your garden this spring, whether it is through a simple clean-up of your beds, or construction of a patio. For more information please, call 703-753-3454 or visit www. premiernursery.com.

grow there. Anyone who works at a nursery loves plants and they want to see you and whatever you want to bring home and enjoy be a happy thing for both of you. I have never ordered plants from a catalogue. I love the trips to the nurseries. I want to be the one choosing which daisy, of all of the daisies, is the right one for me. I spend hours with the catalogs and I use them for ideas. But take that dog-eared, marked-up catalog with you to the nursery and see if you can find your dream plant or something similar. The catalog is also a big help when the plants are arranged on the shelves by their Latin names. Don’t use up the whole garden budget and fill every last bit of room with the first visit to the garden store. Carrying home loads of flowers is very seductive after this intensely cold winter. The very best garden tip I ever read said to visit a nursery every month of the growing season. If you buy the featured, blooming plant at each visit, in a year you will have created a constantly blooming garden. How wonderful is that? Lynne Galluzzo and her husband, Gary, moved from Centreville to Haymarket six and a half years ago. They live on ten acres where they garden extensively. Lynne applies what she learns in her gardens to her garden maintenance business - The Garden Lady. Contact her at: Lgalluzzo@comcast.net or www. TheGardenLady.biz. Haymarket Lifestyle

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gardening topics. The April 9th program features classes on “Preparing Your Landscape for Spring” and “Making a New Garden Bed”. There will also be a children’s program on starting salad greens. There is no charge for the program, but registration is required. You can call (703)792-7747 to register.

Getting Answers to Your Plant Questions VCE also conducts plant clinics run by Master Gardeners in various places throughout the County. These are an excellent opportunity to get your plant questions answered by an expert. You can ask questions about finding the right plant for the right place, pest problems and how to maintain your favorite plant. Plant clinics will be held in the western end of the county at Merrifield Garden Center and Lowe’s Gainesville on April 9th, 16th and 30th, and May 14th and 21st from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm. If you can’t make one of these, you can call the Horticulture Help Line (703-792-7747) and ask garden questions anytime. You can also visit the VCE office in Manassas to ask questions, pick up information or drop off samples for diagnosis or identification.

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Local Resource at Your Finger Tips by: Thomas Bolles As the weather turns warmer, most people are eager to get outside. Tending the landscape is a healthy, low–impact form of exercise and stress relief. In Prince William County, there are a lot of homeowners who may be dealing with a lawn and landscape for the first time or are new to the area and unsure of what grows well in our region. Fortunately, the Prince William Unit of Virginia Cooperative Extension (VCE) can help. VCE is the outreach arm of Virginia Tech and Virginia State Universities, and is charged with providing researchbased information to the citizens of the 16

Commonwealth. The Prince William County Unit provides a variety of services to the community in areas including parenting, financial education, youth development, nutrition and natural resources. For gardeners, they provide numerous plant clinics, educational classes and a Horticulture Help Line manned by Master Gardeners.

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April 9th kicks off this year’s Saturday in the Garden program at our Teaching Garden in Bristow. Saturday in the Garden runs once a month from April to October and covers a variety of

It’s always best to know what’s in your soil, before you add fertilizer or lime to it. No sense wasting money and letting excess nutrients run off into our waterways. Soil test kits can be picked up at the VCE office or the Chinn and Bull Run Libraries. Soil samples should be collected separately by the crop you’re growing: vegetables, flowers or turf. Once you collect your samples, you can send them off to Virginia Tech to be analyzed for a small charge.

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also receive a nutrient management plan customized to your lawn. This will tell you exactly how much and what type of fertilizer to use, as well as how much lime to use if you need it. Contact the VCE office for more information.

insects (bees, ants, termites) may be swarming. Tent caterpillars are also beginning to be active. The VCE can help you identify pests and make recommendations to control them.

Northern Virginia will support many kinds of plants, but improper maintenance is the number one killer of plants. Many plants are adversely affected by pruning, watering and fertilizing done at the wrong time. VCE has information on what to do and when. Plants can be a huge investment. Protect your investment by getting research-based information for keeping your plants healthy.

the plant needs versus conditions in your landscape. Make sure you are accounting for the mature size of the plant when you think about spacing. Think about the light requirements of the plant. The spot you picked may not have enough sun or it may have too much sun.

Plants to Start in April The Right Maintenance at the Early April is a good time to plan and Right Time prep your garden. As you plan, consider

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Crabgrass, goosegrass, Japanese stilt grass and other weeds might be popping up in your lawn. Proper weed identification is important for determining the proper control strategy. Spring rains can bring fungus to your mulch and yard. While unsightly, they tend to be harmless. Insects are perking up. Many social

Clean up any plant waste from the previous season. If you have cover crops, remember to turn them under the soil at least two weeks before you plan to replant. If you don’t have cover crops, work some organic matter into your soil by adding compost. Compost will help attract and feed beneficial organisms in the soil. It will also help the soil retain moisture in the summer. The last killing frost in Prince William County averages April 20th-30th, though

many area gardeners will wait until Mother’s Day to plant frost-sensitive plants like tomatoes. Tomatoes, peppers and eggplant should be started indoors in early March and slowly hardened off in April so they can be planted outside at the end of the month or early May. Most of the root crops, like beets and carrots, can be planted throughout the month. Leafy greens, like lettuce, can also go out. For a more detailed list of what vegetables should be planted when, visit the VCE office. A number of annual flowers can be put out in April. Many members of the Viola family, (e.g. pansies), snapdragons, petunias and phlox are among the flowers that can go out in April. If you are buying plants, remember garden centers will often have some plants that are not ready to put into the garden. So be sure to check the tag and see what conditions the plant needs. It’s important to have a good understanding of what your flowers need in order to get the most from them. For more information on VCE services call (703)792-7747 or email master_ gardener@pwcgov.org.

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G lden Girls Dorothy, Blanche and Rose were known for their love for each other, late night cheesecake binges and playful antics on The Golden Girls television series, but those characters could never keep up with our area Golden Girls. Haymarket and Western Prince William is the home to three lively and witty ladies that play for a senior women’s softball organization in Northern Virginia, The Golden Girls. Marilyn Mallery, Bettie Pell and Lana Ford are Golden Girls, a team playing for over 20 years, that has been giving area women the chance to participate in a structured program dedicated to fitness, sportsmanship, teamwork and lasting friendships. All three ladies had played when they were kids, Pell played for a local area high school, Mallery played sandlot pick up games, and Ford played mush ball (played with a larger, softer softball). As the years passed and life continued, their passion for the game never faded. “I felt like I was getting too old, and I happened to read an article about the Golden Girls in the Washington Post,” Mallery said. Adding with a laugh, “I signed up the very next day.” That was 18 years ago. Currently the league has over 170 members beginning from the age of 40 with 19 original members from the initial charter still active. The Golden Girls offers intramural leagues that play on Wednesday evenings and Saturday Mornings. Every year the teams are drafted to ensure that there is a balance on the teams between skill and age. This creates a fun environment for everyone and a chance each year to create new friendships. It is a truly welcoming organization that encourages women with any skill level (even those who have never played), at any age (presently the eldest member is 85) to play; this way anyone can be involved. “Everyone is really supportive, we have people that have never played in their life at 65 and you can really see remarkable improvement and their growth as a player,” said Ford. In addition to the relaxed intramural play, the Golden Girls have five competitive tournament teams that travel extensively throughout the year. Teams are divided by age 45/50, 55, 60, 65 and 70, and play roughly a tournament a month. “I would not have seen the United states without traveling with the Golden Girls,” Pell smiled. Playing tournaments in Florida, Nevada, Utah, Texas, Louisiana, Tennessee, and Canada –just to name a few. Tough and driven, their tournament teams boast a successful record and have qualified and competed in the Senior Olympics since 1991. “We’ve had a lot of fun riding together to the tournaments,” Ford said, commenting on the relationships that they’ve built. The love of the game initially brought these women together but the memories made through The Golden Girls has kept them together. Their friendships extend far from playing ball with one another, they bowl, dine, cruise, and travel together. The Golden Girls organization is always inviting new members to join. For more information please visit their website at www.goldengirls.org. “Generally when you tell people you play softball they reply, “Oh you mean your coaching your grandchildren?”, Mallery smiled. Laughing with her response she says “No, I actually play!” 18

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PRINCE WILLIAM CHAMBER Prince William Chamber of Commerce Endorses the Azalea LPGA Pro-Am Invitational Chamber Celebrates Event As Good for Economy, Community by: Emily Guerrero

Haymarket will be the site of an exciting event this spring, when Azalea Charities of Prince William launches its inaugural Azalea LPGA Pro-Am Invitational at Piedmont Club. The fundraiser will bring top professional female golfers to our area, showcasing the community and potentially leading to a major LPGA-sanctioned event in our region. Currently the LPGA does not come to the Washington, DC metro area. The Prince William Chamber of Commerce is enthusiastically endorsing the tournament. “We are pleased to announce our support of the Azalea LPGA Pro-Am Invitational. LPGA Tour events carry a significant economic impact for the locations in which they are held,” said Rob Clapper, President and CEO of the Prince William Chamber. Along with tourism revenue coming into the region, Clapper says the tournament highlights the Prince William community as a place to bring business and jobs. “An event of this caliber further showcases the region as a great place to live, work and raise a family. That is the message we want those outside our area to see. That message translates to job creation down the road,” said Clapper. Clapper also noted that endorsing the Azalea LPGA Pro-Am Invitational compliments the Chamber mission of promoting individual business growth, a robust economy and a high quality of life in all of Prince William. The Azalea LPGA Pro-Am Invitational is the result of many hours of planning by Co-Chairmen Scott Abell and Jim Luibl, as well as Azalea Charities’ Founder and CEO, Frank Lasch. “Having the Chamber backing and support of its membership will go a long way towards convincing LPGA officials that Prince William is a viable locale for a major tournament, and that Azalea Charities is the organization to partner with,” said Abell. The Azalea LPGA Pro-Am Invitational is the climax to the three-day annual Azalea Classic, now in its 12th year, which begins on May 1. Azalea Charities uses the proceeds from the fundraiser to support a variety of local charities and its Aid for Wounded Warriors program. To learn more about the inaugural Azalea LPGA Pro-Am Invitational, including sponsorship information and how to become involved, contact golf@azaleacharities.com or visit www.azaleacharities.org. For more on Prince William Chamber initiatives that strengthen the economy and quality of life in Prince William, and for a calendar of community events, visit www. PWchamber.org.

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Preventing Suicide is Everyone’s Business Suicide is Second Leading Cause of Death Among Teens by Dr. Robert B. Iadeluca We are all acquainted with the phrase “not seeing the forest for the trees.” Sometimes, however, the reverse is relevant. Our gaze may be far reaching, to the point where we ignore what is right in front of our eyes. Hardly a day goes by that we don’t hear about or talk about the fatalities of war. Yet if we add the amount of global deaths from all wars plus all violent political, religious, or territorial conflicts, the total still doesn’t equal the number of global deaths per year resulting from suicide. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), there are one million suicide deaths annually. Suicide is the 13th leading cause of deaths for all persons. Homicide ranks 22nd, and war lingers behind as the 30th cause. War is horrible but let’s look at the trees. Suicide is not new to the human race. Throughout history, attempted and completed suicides have occurred in all countries, in all age groups, and in both genders. Yet let us look at what is happening. Worldwide, the rate of suicide has always increased steadily with age. However, in Canada and the United States youth suicides are beginning to edge out suicides by the elderly. What is going on here? What is causing this upending of the usual statistic? WHO has found that each year approximately a million adolescents attempt suicide, 90,000 of whom die from fatal self-inflicted violence. The most common method of suicide in the young age bracket is firearms, followed by suffocation (mainly hanging), then poisoning. 22

In sequence, the factors proven to increase the likelihood of fatal and self inflicted violence of suicide are prior attempt at suicide by the individual, a family history of suicide, a family history of alcohol and/or drug abuse, a history of child abuse or maltreatment, and a history of mental disorders, especially depression. What is happening to our youth? In the United States, suicide is the second leading cause of death for all persons between the ages of 25 and 34 and the third leading cause of death for all children, adolescents and young adults between the ages of 10 and 24. This is most certainly a cause for concern. Under the Guidance of the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, auto exhaust pipes have been redesigned, automatic idle shut Haymarket Lifestyle

offs are being installed, access to roofs is being limited, high bridges are being fenced, and potentially lethal over-the-counter and prescription medications are receiving new packaging designs. It is nevertheless obvious that these methods do not address the source of suicidal ideation. What is needed are further preventive methods. Once again, the importance of the family comes to the forefront. The following factors have been shown to minimize the risk of suicide: • High self-esteem as well as a sense of personal worth and importance to others; • A sense of connectedness to family, friends, community and/or social institutions;

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• Family-social support, and • Steady access to a range of mental health services. Are there those who think that we shouldn’t be discussing this subject? Would reading an article like this lead some people toward taking their own life? Or should we face openly what we are doing to ourselves? Yes, war is horrible and it involves primarily our youth. But shouldn’t we be taking some time to lower our sights and examine what is going through the minds of our young people? Why do so many of them no longer have a zest for life? Is killing ourselves the solution to our individual problems and the problems facing mankind? Considering the fact that the death rate on the battlefield is less than the rate of suicide within miles of where we live, perhaps we should be concentrating equally on what is going on in our own homes and communities.

A Haymarket based nonprofit organization created by a local teen, dedicated to spread education awareness and prevention for teens. FALL represents the struggles teens face, and finding a way to live through them. Their goal is to create a community of young people that lead happy, healthy, productive lives. Their website has helpful information including a blog and a facebook page to help spread the word.

Dr. Robert Iadeluca holds a doctorate in Life-span Developmental Psychology and a state license in Clinical Psychology. He is also a volunteer with Hospice of the Rapidan.

LOCAL AND NATIONAL RESOURCES FOR SUICIDE PREVENTION The Counseling Center at Prince William Hospital (703)369-8055 Dedicated to providing the highest quality outpatient mental health services to the community, the Counseling Center at Prince William Hospital can assure the full support of their team of health care professionals. Contact the Counseling Center by calling (703)369-8055 and selecting Option 1 to schedule an appointment or to learn more about their services. If you or someone you care about needs to speak with the Counseling Center immediately, please call (703) 369-8464. They are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. If the situation is an emergency, go directly to the nearest Emergency Room or call 911. Action in Community Through Service (ACTS) (703)441-8606 Serving Prince William County, Manassas City and Manassas Park with a crisis hotline, support groups and community training. This organization provides help to those in need and promotes a suicide safer community through outreach. If you or someone you care about needs to speak with a certified ACTS volunteer, please call (703)368-4141. They are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. If the situation is an emergency go directly to the nearest Emergency Room or call 911.

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What Busines s Are You In? The Art of an E levator Pitch

You step on the elevator on the 20th floor of your hotel and the CEO of that company you have been trying to get a meeting with gets on at the next floor down! That leaves about two minutes before you land in the lobby. The blood is pumping and thoughts are racing as you offer your hand and introduce yourself. Then she politely asks, “what business are you in?”, to which you reply…. Even though most of us will never experience this textbook elevator scenario, we are frequently offered the opportunity to tell people about our company, job or products. Even though you may not be in sales or marketing, your response provides an early impression about who you are and why they should want to know you better. Whether your goal is to impress the CEO of a potentially large new client or to build relationships with business acquaintances who may help with a future project, or employment opportunity, here are a few tips to step up your “elevator pitch.”

Know Your Audience

The first step in communicating your value to a new acquaintance is to know what they value! For the elevator CEO it might be higher profits or market share, but for others it might be more time with their family, the latest sports news or new job or business opportunities. Knowing what they value allows you to quickly get to a point of common interest in the conversation and connect at a higher level. Often we can know something about our audience by where we meet, an industry trade show or at Saturday’s soccer game, and we can introduce ourselves in that context. It also helps to listen! I’ll often just give my name in an introduction and then ask a question to get them talking about themselves. They usually say something in the first minute that I can connect with to build a conversation, start a relationship and get them to see my value. Another important thing to assess when meeting new people is the likelihood that you will meet them again. When joining a group that meets periodically, you expect to see them again at the next meeting. This opportunity to build relationships over time can change your objective for that first meeting considerably.

Set an Objective

There are very few of us that need to close a

business deal in the first introduction. Those who do rapid closing spend time training and refining their pitch for that specific objective. Our objectives in meeting a new person are typically much less aggressive; simply remembering our name, company or occupation. Another common objective is to set a follow-up activity. From the elevator CEO, a business card and invitation to call and set up a meeting would be a great outcome. In advertising there are three basic objectives; awareness, attitude and action, and your “elevator pitch” is an advertisement for you! Awareness would be a good objective for an initial meeting with people that you will likely see again in the near future. If they remember something recognizable about you or what you do, a foundation for the next meeting is laid. To meet an attitude objective you must connect with the audience in a way that allows them to see and trust your potential value to them. Knowing what they value goes a long way with an attitude objective. Common action objectives are to get people to visit your website, take your card and call, or in a group introduction you may ask interested people to speak with you after the meeting. For those with the potential to be a great contact, scheduling a more formal meeting is a great action objective. We meet people in a variety of ways and sometimes it is difficult to plan a specific objective ahead of time. However, thinking through what you hope to achieve in that initial meeting is a critical part of developing a message.

What is the Message?

We have all been at a networking event or even a party and met someone who introduces themselves and proceeds to carry the conversation on a topic that has no interest or value to us. In fact many of us have been that person! Knowing your audience and setting the objective will enable you to craft a message that is interesting, while guiding the conversation in the direction that meets your objective. If the objective is for a group of people you don’t know to remember your name, a funny story about your name makes a great message. Getting them to remember your company may require pointing out something very practical

or unique – “we make that little plastic thing on the tip of shoe laces that helps get it through the hole”. Testimonials are good for quickly building a positive attitude towards your product, and generating immediate action will require communicating some specific value. For clients working on their networking skills, I recommend they think through multiple introductions for a variety of audiences and allotted times. We start with making sure they know the core value they can provide and then applying that value to different situations.

Keeping it Simple

The biggest mistake people make in networking is trying to do too much in that initial meeting. Trying to make too many points dulls the total impact of your primary message. Unless your job is to close a sale in that first meeting, take a deep breath and repeat after me – “I will meet this person again”. Now you can relax and focus on building a relationship, rather than unloading a bunch of information. When you follow-up with those important new contacts or see them at the next networking function, you’ll have time to present a value that is based on trust and credibility and not on how many product features you can recite between the 19th floor and the lobby!

Reaching the Lobby

As the door starts to open into the lobby, and your new CEO acquaintance starts her exit, what is she thinking? Did she just have a pleasant conversation with a person she found interesting and worth passing on her business card with an invitation to call? Or, was she praying for the elevator cable to break off so that this rapid download of facts and features would end quickly? Knowing your audience, thinking through the objective, crafting a value focused message and keeping it simple will position you as a valuable relationship with any new contact! Jamie Gorman is the founder of Sigma College of Small Business (www. SigmaBizLearning.com), a local business that provides business management education and consulting to small business owners. Jamie lives in Warrenton, VA with his wife and four children. You can follow his blog at SigmaBizBlog.com.

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Fauquier Health Dr. Nandini Chhitwal Discusses Healthy Living with Arthritis

Arthritis affects 50 million adults in the United States today; within 30 years, this number will increase to 67 million. Arthritis can be a painful disability, but there are strategies to minimize the discomfort. When adjustments in fitness level, nutrition, professional healthcare and attitude are taken together, they can make a significant difference in the arthritis sufferer’s quality of life.

efforts to create an effective plan for you. “I discuss all the treatment options, including medical, lifestyle, or alternative forms of therapy. I involve patients in their treatment plan because the more engaged a patient is, the more likely they are to follow through with the plan. When people feel empowered and in control of their health, we can work wonders,” said Dr. Chhitwal.

Dr. Nandini Chhitwal, a rheumatologist with Fauquier Health, diagnoses and treats a wide variety of disabling diseases, including arthritis. She uses a comprehensive, multidisciplinary approach to manage her patients’ symptoms. For those with arthritis, she says that physical activity can make a big difference. She says, “While physical activity is highly beneficial to everyone’s overall health and well-being, it can also reap important benefits for those with arthritis. The benefits can reduce pain, improve function and mobility, boost mood and enhance quality of life.”

Apart from a healthy lifestyle, it is important to seek medical care and see a trained physician. Medications are sometimes needed in conjunction with other forms of therapy. Dr. Chhitwal remembers, “One of my patients with severe rheumatoid arthritis was recently put on medications. When I had him return a week later for a checkup, there was a dramatic improvement. When he came back in, he was smiling, dancing and a totally different person. It is moments like these that validate what I do.”

Besides physical activity, Dr. Chhitwal also recommends proper nutrition from a well-balanced diet to alleviate arthritis symptoms. Some forms of arthritis can be more painful if a person has excess weight bearing down on the joints. When the extra weight is lost, the pain recedes. According to Dr. Chhitwal, “Healthy living means knowing the facts about your disease process, seeking proper medical treatments, and incorporating healthy habits into your dayto-day life.” The benefits that can be derived from a healthy lifestyle vary from person to person. A physician can combine these

Dr. Chhitwal sees patients at Fauquier Health at Lake Manassas in Gainesville every Tuesday. To make an appointment, call 703-743-7300. Dr. Nandini Chhitwal, rheumatologist, sees patients at Fauquier Health Internal Medicine at Lake Manassas, in Gainesville. April 2011

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Earth Day and Spring Festival Every year, on the 3rd Saturday of April, the Town of Haymarket and it’s friends gather to celebrate our Earth and it’s preservation. On April 16th The Town of Haymarket will welcome town residents and visitors to its Annual Earth Day and Spring Festival – presented by The Fauquier Bank and SPEND THE DAY IN HAYMARKET. The day begins with a parade, in celebration of the Earth, with performers participating in the green spirit by walking or riding bicycles. This year’s Grand Marshall is Lucas Clark and family. Lucas and his family are bravely fighting SMA. www.fightsma.org Haymarket is proud to support SMA research and the Clark Family. There will be many outlets to support the Haymarket family, during the event. The Town of Haymarket and “SPEND THE DAY IN HAYMARKET” would like to extend special thanks to Haymarket’s 2011 Event Sponsors, The Fauquier Bank, Wegman’s, Exit Heritage Realty, Rosenberg Orthodontics, and Linton Hall Realtors. Members of Haymarket’s Town Council actively participate, by walking thru town and on Rte. 15, cleaning the streets and picking up any discarded items. This activity has become a traditional part of Haymarket’s Earth Day. The main street is closed to traffic for most of the day and following a country style parade, town residents and visitors alike can walk down the center of Washington St. enjoying good food, juried crafts, music, friendly vendors and the enjoyment of good neighbors. This year’s celebration will include amusements for the children, live bands, plenty of good Haymarket eats and specialty booths in the spirit of camaraderie and good neighborhood. Food and Vendor booths will line the street and visitors will enjoy a good old fashioned street festival, Haymarket style. Earth Friendly activities will take place at The Fauquier Bank, beginning with Paper Shredding Services, provided by Cintas. Be sure to bring paper items of which you need to dispose. Please note there is a 5 box limit, per person, for Paper Shredding. The Fauquier Bank’s parking lot will be open to make it very easy for folks to drive in and drop off their recycling. Haymarket’s Earth Day and Spring Festival will be held from 10AM – 3PM. Bring the entire family and enjoy a day of family fun!

Can at the Curb Twelve year old John Fellenbaum, Jr is taking donations from his curb in Dominion Valley. His newly created community service “Can at the Curb” is providing a convenient drop off location for cans and nonperishable food items to go directly to the Haymarket Food Pantry. Dedicated to helping others within the community, John encourages you to drop any items right at his parents curb because “Together we can make a difference one can at a time!” Donations can be left on the curb at any time: The Fellenbaums 5016 Warwick Hills Court Haymarket, VA, 20169 26

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For nearly a decade the Haymarket, Gainesville and Bristow areas have been spoiled with a family owned and operated pizza joint. Serving New York style pies, Italian dishes, and Mediterranean treats, Pizzarama provides delicious meals in a friendly and comfortable establishment. An excellent spot to stop in for lunch to break up the workday monotony, their Lunch Comboâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s are plentiful with a small price. With the priciest item on the list being only $7.29, splurge and try any eight inch sub with French fries, lasagna, or a single serving pizza with one topping and a salad. All of the combos include a soda to complete the meal. With a flavorful menu try a Marinated Grilled Chicken Salad, generous in size with fresh marinated chicken breast served over crisp lettuce, vibrant tomatoes and onions. Their Stomboliâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s and Calzones are overflowing with tasty toppings like the Hawaiian Calzone with ricotta and mozzarella cheese paired with ham and pineapple. Hot and Deli Subs come in two size options eight inch and twelve inch, the Steak and Cheese is a popular pick among guests with fried onions, lettuce, tomatoes and mayonnaise. Or try a Classic, turkey, roast beef, bacon, Swiss and accompaniments piled between sub rolls. Traditional Italian Dinners are available like Spaghetti with Meatballs or the Lasagna with Meat Sauce which comes with a side salad and garlic bread.

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If you choose â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Make Your Ownâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Pizza, with three tempting sizes (Medium, Large and Family) and 22 toppings to select from the possibilities are endless to fulfill any craving. Their Gourmet Pizzas add pizzazz to the usual plain cheese. The California White is a favorite with garlic butter, mozzarella, ricotta and spinach. The Southwestern Chicken is finger-licking with a bold bbq sauce, chicken, onions, bacon and mozzarella cheese. For those hearty topping lovers try the Pizzarama Special loaded with pepperoni, beef, sausage, ham, mushrooms, green peppers, onions and black olives (also check out the Pizzarama Special Stromboli for a neatly jam packed delight). Enjoy a taste of the Mediterranean with fresh homemade hummus paired with pita bread and falafel. Their Gyro Sandwich is wonderful with beef and lamb on pita bread with onions, tomatoes and cucumber sauce or try the Falafel Hummus on Pita, a tasty vegetarian sandwich. Pizzarama is located at 14950 Washington Street, Suite 103. They are open seven days a week for dining in, carry out and delivery; Monday through Thursday 11:00am to 9:00pm, Friday and Saturday 11:00am to 10:00pm, and Sunday noon to 9:00pm. The last order can be placed 15 minutes before closing time and there is a $12 minimum for food deliveries ($15 in some areas). To place an order call (703) 753-9009. For more information or to check out the full menu please visit www.pizzaramava.com.

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The Best in Dining & Entertainment The Haymarket Lifestyle dining guide provides information on Haymarket area restaurants and nightspots. The brief comments are not intended as reviews but merely as characterizations. We made every effort to get accurate information but recommend that you call ahead to verify hours and reservation needs. Listings include Best of Haymarket award winners as well as advertisers and non-advertisers. Please contact us if you believe any information provided is inaccurate. 55’s Restaurant

(703)753-9255 • 15125 Washington St Tues-Fri: 11:30am-9pm Bar open till; Sat: 8am-9pm; Sun: 8am-4pm; Mon: Closed Restaurant offering starters, soups and salads, sandwiches, breakfast and dinner. Owners have been members of the community for over 25 years. Restaurant features take-out, full bar and has outdoor seating. www.haymarket55s.com

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Foster’s Grille

(571)261-5959 • 4432 Costello Way Sun-Thur:11am-9pm; Fri-Sat: 11am-10pm Burgers, French fries, hot dogs, grilled chicken sandwiches, milkshakes, wings, and salads. Daily specials. Casual dress, take-out and outdoor seating available. www.fostersgrille.com

Giuseppe’s Italian Restaurant

(703)753-8023 • 6608 James Madison Hwy M-Fri:11am-2pm Weekly changing carry out lunch menu. Variety of lunch options including soups, salads, sandwiches and hot dishes. www.alibicatering.com

(703)753-1004 • 15120 Washington St M-Sun: 10am-11pm With over 25 years of experience, Giuseppe’s has offered customers a great Italian dining experience featuring the usual fine italian fares, Offering breakfast on Sunday’s, catering and take-out are also available. www.giuseppesri.com

Asian Garden Restaurant

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(571)248-668 • 5451 Merchants View Sq M-Sat 10:30am-10pm; Sun 10:30am-9:30pm Asian food available for dine-in, take-out, or delivery. Wide range of dishes available to order. Casual dress. Affordable and good for kids. www.asiangardenchinese.com

Blue Ridge Seafood & Crab

(703)754-9852 • 15704 Lee Hwy Tue&Thu 3pm-9pm; Fri&Sat 12pm-10pm; Sun 12pm-9pm Offering an assortment of seafood appetizers, sandwiches, soups, salads, and a create your own dinner option. Casual atmosphere. Dine in or carry out. www.blueridgeseafood.net

Cupcake Heaven and Café

(703)754-6300 • 14950 Washington St, Ste 100 M-Sat: 7am - 7pm Lovely little shop offering a variety of delicious desserts, extravagant cakes, coffee and tea. Cupcake offerings include Vanilla Almond Raspberry, Cookies N Cream, and Butter Pecan. Storefront sells specialty gifts. Also offering free Wi-Fi. www.cupcakeheavenandcafe.com

Deja Brew

(571)261-9418 • 5311 Merchants View Sq M,W,Thur: 6am - 7pm; Fri: 6am - 9pm; Sat: 7am-10pm; Sun: 7am-7pm Affordable coffee shop offering snacks and tea as well. Hosts an open mic night every Saturday from 7pm to 10 pm. Check website for calendar events. Free Wi-Fi. Casual dress. www.dejabrewcoffeehouse.com

El Vaquero West

(703)753-0801 • 14910 Washington St M - Sun: 10am-10pm Authentic Mexican restaurant offering a large menu of lunch and dinner specials as well as dessert. Restaurant offers take-out and a full bar. Good place for kids. Casual dress.

(703)743-9730 • 15111 Washington St, Ste 113 M-Thur: 11am-9pm; Fri-Sat: 11am-10pm; Sun: 11am-11pm Store offering ice cream and frozen yogurt, hot dogs, sandwiches, drinks and more. Casual dress and outdoor seating available.

Lion & Bull

(703)754-1166 • 5351 Merchants View Sq M-Thur: 11am-Midnight; Fri-Sat: 11am-2am; Sun: 11am-11pm Restaurant and bar offering food, drinks and entertainment. Schedule of events available on their website. Trivia night every Wednesday starting at 8pm. Private party events, take-out and outdoor seating available. Casual dress. www.lionandbull.com

McDonald’s

(703)753-6374 • 6740 Lea Berry Way Fast food chain known for Big Mac and McNuggets. Dollar menu still available. Now serving McCafé beverages. Kids play area available. Casual dress. www.mcdonalds.com

Papa John’s

(703)753-6767 • 6743 Lea Berry Way Delivery Hours: M-Sun: 11am-11pm Carry Out Hours: M-Sun: 11am-9:40pm Pizza delivery or pick up. Online ordering available. Wings, breadsticks, and dessert also available. Daily specials and features. www.papajohns.com

Pickle Bob’s

(540)905-9479 Corner of Rte 15 and Rte 55, Next to Sheetz Tue-Thur: 4pm-9pm Fri-Sun: 12pm-9pm Ice cream joint offering soft serve, frozen yogurt, mini doughnuts, soft pretzels and more. www.picklebobs.com

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(703)753-9009 • 14950 Washington St M-Thur, Sun: 11am-9pm; Fri-Sat: 11am-10pm Pizza, sub, sandwich, and Italian entrée restaurant. Available for pickup and delivery. Offer both hot and toasted and cold subs. Gourmet pizzas and calzones also available. 81/100/36/38 47/68/85/60 www.pizzaramava.com 60/90/0/0

Young Chow Café

(703)753-2863 • 6715 Lea Berry Way M-Fri: 11am-10pm; Sat: 11:30am-10pm; Sun: 4pm-10pm Chinese and Thai restaurant offering lunch specials and dinner entrees. Casual dress, delivery and take-out available.

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Zed’s Bistro and Wine Bar

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Subway

(703)754-0725 • 5481 Merhcants View Sq (703)753-1115 • 6747 Lea Berry Way Restaurant offering subs and pizza. Home of the $5 footlong. Food is prepared after you order, and everything is prepared fresh daily. Available for dine-in or takeout. www.subway.com

well as unique vegetarian options. www.zeds.net

Vance’s Evergreen Center

(703)754-2525 • 3511 James Madison Hwy Sun-Fri: 5am-8pm; Sat: 6am-6pm Offering breakfast sandwiches, pizza, lunch specials, and deli sandwiches. Enjoy the picnic tables outside or carry out.

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