Warrenton Lifestyle Magazine April 2006

April 2006

Living & Shopping In Wonderful Warrenton, VA

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In this issue… My Journey in Thoroughbred Racing

Healthy Living in Warrenton Are You Ready to Tackle Your Yard?

Volunteers olunteers are Priceless Every Week!

National Volunteer Week April 23-29 Join us in celebrating the 290 volunteers that donated 24,475 hours last year to Fauquier Health System

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Publishers Tony & Holly Tedeschi for Piedmont Press & Graphics tony@piedmontpress.com

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Opinions expressed in articles are strictly those of the authors. While ensuring that all published information is accurate, the publisher cannot be held responsible for any mistakes or omissions. Reproduction in whole or part of any of the text, illustration or photograph is strictly forbidden. ©2006 Piedmont Press & Graphics Printed in Warrenton, Virginia. USA

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Publisher’s Notes

by Tony Tedeschi

The arrival of Spring brings with it new ideas, innovation and a general cleaning up of one’s home or business.

In the spirit of our new season, we’ve taken some big steps to improve our magazine to be more beneficial to our readers and advertisers.

The Warrenton Lifestyle Magazine now has a general manager, John

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community by informing our Spencer. John was born and readers as to the vast array raised here in Warrenton of health services, ideas and and is a graduate of Highproducts that are available land School. After graduto us. You’ll be delighted ating college and working as she shares her wealth of in South Carolina, John knowledge and explores new decided he truly wanted to topics in the pursuit of a return to his hometown and healthier Warrenton. make a difference. We are In addition, we have some privileged to have him on Introducing John Spencer terrific features that will be our team.

General Manager appearing in our publication John will contribute stories, work with advertisers and keep us in the upcoming months. Included in on schedule each month as the magazine this will be the extensive reader survey, begins its next stage of growth. Mitchell scheduled to appear in our June edition.

Morton will continue working with You won’t want to miss this. advertisers, assisting John each month.

We also are planning some commuNext, we hired a feature writer, Amy nity events designed to continually Petty, who will first bring us a series of unite Warrenton residents with the articles on improving the health of businesses and organizations that serve Warrenton. Amy is a long-time member our fine community. of our community recently serving as Thank you for reading our publication.

Director of Public Relations for Fauquier If you have any suggestions for future Hospital. I approached Amy with the goal articles or features, please email me at of helping to make Warrenton a healthier tony@piedmontpress.com.

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Living A Healthier Lifestyle Focus on Better Eating in Warrenton

by Amy Petty You know the commercial. The one where the women confess to eating not the best suppers the previous evening.

A pint of ice cream, endless bowls of cereal or the always popular snackorama. Sound familiar? For many, healthy eating is the intent, but not always the end result. Though we’ve all read and heard an abundance of advice, we all know advice is often hard to follow.

Beth Potter is a registered dietitian at Fauquier Hospital with more than 16 years of experience. According to Beth, one of the biggest problems she finds people have is not so much what they eat, but how much they eat. “Many times our patients are eating the right things. But when you examine the portions of food consumed at mealtime, it really is simply too much food.”

“What people need to focus on is meal planning. We often rely on the typical thought of having meat and a starch, then filling in the space on the plate with vegetables. Turn that idea upside down by starting with vegetables and whole grains, then add a small serving of lean meat, chicken or fish.” Beth stresses that having vegetables and whole grains (brown or wild rice, whole grain bread) not only help reach the recommended 30 grams of fiber daily, but they also fight different cancers,

maintain balanced blood sugar levels, and help digestion.

With four registered dietitians to meet the needs of both inpatients and outpatients, Fauquier Hospital is able to address dietary intake in concert with health needs. Their programs offering body fat composition tests and the food processor (which analyzes the nutritional value of your specific diet) have remained popular in the community, and are available to anyone scheduling an appointment. Beth says one of the most informative websites people can investigate is www.mypyramid.gov.

“This is an interactive site that you can make specific to your body and your diet in order to get specific, personalized recommendations.”

Beth Potter, Fauquier Hospital registered dietitian, explaining the government’s new food pyramid and nutritional guidelines.

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At the Natural Market Place, a holistic approach to overall health is taken. Kelli Rose, a native Californian, has studied nutrition extensively, and is certified in complementary, alternative and vegetarian nutrition. Kelli says one of the biggest mistakes people make is skipping breakfast, “When people miss breakfast, their bodies sense starvation.

The best plan is to eat three balanced meals and two to three snacks a day. We want to sustain our energy and blood sugar levels. Eating small meals every few hours and choosing the right foods helps us to do that.”

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To continue conducting my practice in a manner consistent with the usual attributes expected of a professional, specifically by: Constantly viewing my doctoral degree as an ongoing oppor- 5. Keeping abreast of developments in the Psychological field tunity for service. adding, where possible, my own professional knowledge and Continually updating my education about the most recent understanding.

Psychological principles, as well as mastering additional tech- 6. Working closely, individually and within organizations, with niques and skills. my fellow professionals.

Faithfully meeting the rigorous standards set forth by the li- 7. Considering my profession not a job, but a lifetime career, cense to practice Psychology issued to me by the Commondevoting my major interest to its demands. wealth of Virginia.

8. Following to the letter the codes of ethics as set down by the Placing above personal interest and financial reward the deAmerican Psychological Association and other professional sire to serve my fellow human being. organizations with which I am associated.

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Kelli points out that we’re often eating too many highly processed foods from boxes, bags and cans. “Overall, people are lacking in fruits, vegetables and whole grains, and eating excessive amounts of refined sugar, preservatives and artificial flavoring. At The Natural Market Place, we like to educate our customers on the benefits of healthier eating, specifically with organic foods, herbal teas, herbs, supplements and more.”

According to the USDA National Organic Program, organic food is produced without most pesticides, chemicals, certain fertilizers, bio-engineering or ionization radiation. Meat, poultry, eggs and dairy that are certified organic come from animals that have not received any growth hormones or antibiotics. Kelli says, “When you buy organic, you are buying food with conscience.”

Area grocery stores have also made efforts to provide organic foods for their customers. Both Giant Food and Safeway offer specific aisles dedi-

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cated to organic foods, while Food Lion offers organic foods mixed in with their regular products.

The Natural Market Place also sells a wide variety of food free of dairy, wheat and gluten to serve their customer base with food allergies. One such customer, Catherine, says she has shopped at The Natural Market Place for the past two years. She finds it meets the needs of her family’s food allergies. In fact, before More information on eating healthy is available in one of her son’s dairy allergy was the many books for sale at the Natural Marketplace. diagnosed, his behavior was in a decline; however, after a simple for years. Now, Legends Catering is blood test to detect allergies - when taking it a step further. Co-owner Mark the dairy allergy was discovered - she Smith says over the past year, they switched his diet to non-dairy prod- have noticed an increase in customers ucts. Remarkably, his behavior went requesting food options to meet certain back to that of the fun loving boy she dietary criteria. “We’ve really expanded knew was there all along. our catering menu to offer options that are lower in fat and in carbohydrates. In fact, we recently catered an Legends Restaurant has offered lowcarb and low-fat options on their menu See Healthy on Page 10

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all vegetarian wedding reception. It’s been very important to us to be able to expand our selections to meet the needs of our customers.” Other restaurants such as Applebee’s, Ruby Tuesday’s and Subway offer menu selections to appeal to those conscious of low-fat and low-carb diets. But, as Beth Potter says, “If you know how to order foods cooked in a healthier way, most restaurants will do their best to accommodate your dietary needs.”

For many, healthy eating is a no brainer, a preferred way of eating. For others, health concerns such as heart disease, diabetes or obesity force them

into better eating habits. Still, there are others who do the best they can to eat right most of the time, but fall off the wagon when the chips and dip or cake and cookies are available. One thing is certain - take the time to educate yourself. Investigate all of the options available to you in your community.

Warrenton has many resources to offer those looking for guidance. In the end, it’s up to you and me to make the right choices. Bon appetit!

For more information on Fauquier Hospital’s programs, call Physician Referral & Community Link at 540/349-0588.

For more information on The Natural Market Place, located 5 Diagonal Street

Restaurants in the area are catching on, this low-carb quesadilla hits the spot.

in Warrenton, call 540/349-4111.

To learn more about specialized catering menus from Legends Restaurant and Catering, call 540/347-1111.

This is the first in a series of articles on living a healthier lifestyle. Have a suggestion for a future column? Email your ideas to amytpetty@aol.com.

Amy Petty has lived in the Warrenton area for the past seven years. She is the Marketing Director for the Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites.

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Awards Two Local Agents Chairman’s Club

At the 2006 Re/Max Convention in Las Vegas, Nevada, awards were presented to two local agents, Robin Law and Loni Colvin, with Re/Max Regency, Warrenton’s office.

The “Chairman’s Club” award is given to an elite group that Loni Colvin, Robin Law, consists of the top 0.25 percent Realtor/Associate Broker Realtor of the realtors in the world.

540-341-8105 540-341-8971 Both of them wish to thank all of 866-341-8105 888-920-LONI RobinLawRealtor.com their clients for their continued LoniColvin.com support and referrals.

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Where In Warrenton?

Where in Warrenton was this photo taken?

We will occasionally publish a portion of a photo of some person, place or thing uniquely Warrenton. Those that correctly identify the photo will be put into a drawing with the winner receiving a check for $25.00.

Send your best guess by the 15th of this month to our fax number at (540) 347-0917 or email to WarrentonLifestyle@ piedmontpress.com or send via postal mail to: Warrenton Lifestyle Magazine, c/o Piedmont Press & Graphics, 404 Belle Air Lane, Warrenton, VA 20186.

Last month’s winner

Donna Corbin for correctly identifying the silo on Alwington Farm next to Wal-Mart.

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Entertainment

Film Festival Has Something for Everyone

by John Spencer The first annual Piedmont Filmmakers Festival at Highland School’s Center for the Arts in Warrenton begins on Friday, April 7th and runs through the weekend. The festival was created to showcase the richness and beauty of the Piedmont region through films that were either made here or by artists that make the Piedmont area their home.

“The Virginia Piedmont region is steeped in immense beauty, history, and culture. It’s no wonder that so many flourishing filmmakers choose to make their homes here,” notes Bonnie Matheson, president of Friends of Film at George Mason that is presenting this first-time film festival.

The Friends of Film is an organization that helps students excel in the art of film making.

The festival will open at 8 pm with “Crazy Like a Fox,” a film starring Roger Rees and directed by Richard Squier. It centers on a Virginia gentleman farmer who loses his land to D.C. land speculators and then wages war against the greedy destruction of historic property. Mr. Squier will host a reception immediately following the screening.

Saturday’s program will begin at 10 am with Tom Davenport’s “Ashpet: An American Cinderella Story,” followed at 11 am by his “Mutzmag: An Appalachian Tale.” In the first of the two films, that most familiar tale comes to life in the early years of World War II; “Mutzmag” offers up a series of adventures as a young girl attempts to save her half-sister from two ogres. Mr. Davenport will talk about the films following the screening.

The festival will continue at 1 pm on Saturday with a series of documentaries, beginning with “The Madison County Project,” about the tradition of unaccompanied ballad singing in Madison County, North Carolina. “In Our Own Words: Voices of Virginia Indians,” comes next, followed by “14 and Payrolled.” The latter studies the lives of 14-year-old pages in the Virginia House of Delegates. “The Wright Brothers: First in Flight,” closes out the afternoon session.

That evening at 7 pm, Director Ron Maxwell will show his

1978 award-winning film, “Verna: USO Girl.” This film stars Academy Award winner Sissy Spacek as Verna and William Hurt as the American soldier she charms. Mr. Maxwell, a resident of Rappahannock County, will be present for a reception after the screening.

Sunday’s program begins at 12:30 pm with three documentaries: “The Miracle of Cortemaggiore,” “Public Memory,” and “Portrait of Billy Joe.” The filmmakers will be available for a discussion following the screenings. At 4:30 pm, a series of student pieces will be shown to illuminate tomorrow’s filmmakers.

The festival will conclude Sunday with a performance by the Piedmont Regional Orchestra beginning at 7 pm. This will include the symphonic suite of the score to Ron Maxwell’s “Gods and Generals,” scenes from that film, and a recitation by Mr. Maxwell of Civil War era poetry. In addition, songs

by Stephen Foster will be sung by soprano Jennifer Stroock and tenor Rich Davis.

Highland School’s Center for the Arts is located at 597 Broadview Avenue in Warrenton. To purchase tickets or to obtain more information, go to www.piedmontfilmmakersfestival.com or call 540-347-1221, ext. 1033.

Remember…

April 22 is Earth Day,

Celebrate Conserve & Recycle

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Spotlight on Local Talent George Rowand’s Diary of a Dream

by Tony Tedeschi Sometimes your ambitions develop slowly commencing in childhood. Other times they hit you like a ton of bricks, but when a dream envelops you, you are left with only one choice: pursue it.

In Diary of A Dream: My Journey In Thoroughbred Racing, author George Rowand eloquently tells of the seventeen year adventure he spent owning and managing thoroughbred race horses.

Rowand was born and raised in Richmond, Virginia. After attending Virginia Tech and the University of Memphis Law School, he began practicing law in Manassas.

Early in his career the burning passion for thoroughbred horses overwhelmed him.

While it lasted only a moment, 15 seconds of a race won by Secretariat in the 1973 Preakness Stakes “cemented” the dream in his heart of getting “in the game.”

I’ve been fortunate to know George for several years as the Business Editor of the Fauquier Times-Democrat and have come to know his family well, too. What I didn’t know about George was the glorious success he once had in the horse syndication business.

After a recent lunch at Tadpole Café with George, I strolled over to Borders and picked up a copy of his debut novel, . From the onset, I was captivated.

Rowand’s love and enthusiasm for the game gushes through virtually every page of the book. It reads like a great day at the races as it moves along at an invigorating pace pausing only momentarily to allow you to soak in the excitement of it all.

Many things that I’ve always liked about him come shining through on the pages: his spirit for life, his terrific sense of humor, his ability to tell a great story, the sentimentality he has for his family and his ability to acknowledge talent April 2006

when it surrounds him.

While racing enthusiasts will thoroughly enjoy this book, nonracing fans will find it equally gripping. Rowand’s story is like many of ours who have taken the road less traveled to pursue a dream that seemed incredulous to most others. As with any business venture or pursuit of a passion, his is full of the usual Highland Springs 1989 wins Saratoga roller-coaster ascents and plumBudweiser Breeders Cup. mets that most entrepreneurs encounter along the way. roads far more magical and invigorating Was it luck or skill?

Rowand, in his pursuit of than imagined.

Rowand’s choice to throw away a his dream, is persistent and determined. Business execu- fledging law career to step into the game tives can learn from him may have seemed illogical but, most about creating one’s own importantly, he also knew when it was skills and increasing one’s time to get out. The question is, will he level of luck. George was know if and when its time to get back smart in that he teamed in? I sense there will be other books in with talented individuals George Rowand’s future. I think some who helped guide the of them may be about dreams he hasn’t purchasing, breeding even dreamt yet.

Diary of a Dream is available at Horse and training of his beloved horses. He put Country Saddlery, Borders and other his heart, mind and fine stores in the area. soul completely into his passion. That total commitment is ultimately what led to his success.

Several times I had to remind myself that this wasn’t fiction even though many of the characters had names that only come in great novels: Barclay Tagg, Tyson Gilpin, Cot Campbell and even George’s sister, Bonner Young. Am I reading the next novel that will become an adaptation for a screenplay in Hollywood?

Near the conclusion of our lunch that day, talk turned to horse racing and I caught that glimmer in his mint green eyes. The spark that said there are chapters yet to be written, let alone lived. With Rowand, the path to one’s dream is the most exciting part of the adventure. He The Winner’s Circle: Highland Crystal wins one at knows the journey takes you not Gulfstream Park, March 11, 1992. where you initially intended but on 15

Are You Ready To Tackle Your Yard?

Getting the Right Equipment is Key to Enjoyment

by Paul Trible Spring has finally arrived! The birds are chirping, every day contains a few more precious minutes of sunlight, and the lawn is starting to show some healthy shades of green. What makes this Spring different from last Spring?

Well, if you are new to Fauquier or its surrounding counties, chances are you have more land to take care of than you had in the past. Whether your realtor mentioned it or not, lawn/estate maintenance is a new hobby that you automatically signed up for when you received the keys to your new homestead.

Now that we are confronted with the tasks of Spring, we need to address how you are going to keep your land looking its best. First, you need to take an inventory of all your lawn care/outdoor power equipment from your previous home or that you used in your current home

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from last season (lawn mower, weedeater, etc.), then you need to know what these tools are capable of assisting you with on your property. Chances

are you didn’t “overbuy” your outdoor power equipment for your last house,

so a push mower that was adequate for ¼ acre probably will not maintain the majority of a multi-acre lot. It may be time to invest in a few new pieces of equipment.

In addition to equipment needs, your acreage is going to have some soil and nutrient needs. Chances are your grass is not going to stay green and healthy on its own. There are some practices such as aeration, de-thatching, and fertilizing that are all part of the prescription for a healthy looking estate. As a homeowner, you can take care of your lawn’s health with your own practices or you can leave it to the professionals who specialize in keeping your property looking beautiful. There are experts at most of the independent stores in the area that sell products to See Lawn on Page 18

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Last month favorites: 1. What is your favorite place to buy clothes?

1) Peebles 2) Christine Fox 3) Wal*Mart 2. What is your favorite grocery store?

1) Giant 2) Safeway 3) Food Lion 3. What is your favorite place to buy wine?

1) Town Duck 2) The Grapevine 3) Giant

Thank you to everyone that contributed in the March survey.

We are currently working on a large survey that will be published this summer. Stay tuned…

Reader Photo Photo taken by Dana Grunstad

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The Citizens for Fauquier County are organizing the “Earth Day” clean up for April 22 & 23.

Call them at 349-8661 or visit www.citizensforfauquier.org if you are able to participate.

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keep your yard healthy. Many of them are lifetime residents of Warrenton and Fauquier and thoroughly understand what your soil needs may be just by telling them where you live.

So, you are going to need some good advice and guidance to stay on the right track. There are plenty of local experts and professionals around that can help you with suggestions and choices to answer your questions. The key words here are local, expert, and professional.

You are looking for the people who have been dealing with new and existing land owners like yourself for years and have first hand experience in maintaining their own piece of real estate. These resources are best found in the locally owned and operated lawn and garden equipment dealers and support centers in your neighborhood.

Planning before you shop will save you time, money, and possible frustrations. Before you venture out to find your local expert, you should do some homework.

Know or estimate your needs and write them down. Consider tasks you will be working on and how much time you think it will take for you to complete them. Think about future projects or chores you would like to tackle in and around your property. List them as well, even if you are unsure about how they may be accomplished. For example, think about simple lawn mowing or leaf bagging, plowing snow, hauling dirt or gravel, putting in a garden, or even building fences. Will you be able to do all your chores with one machine, or will you need a mower to take care of lawn mowing and a tractor for the bigger tasks?

By spending some time thinking over these questions, you will be prepared to answer the questions a seasoned equipment dealer will ask when you visit with them. Your initial purchase may only include a lawn mower or a tractor, but knowing your future plans for usage will 18

help the dealer find the equipment that would best suit your needs today as well as be able to handle future attachments you may be purchasing.

Now that you’ve estimated your needs, you’ll want to seek a local equipment expert that can best accommodate you.

One way is to research the top name brands in the equipment industry and then find their local dealer. You are investing your hard-earned money in equipment which also means you should invest in building a relationship with a local equipment dealer who will be there for you season after season. Seek a company that can not only accommodate your initial purchase but be able to follow through with future accessories, equipment and service as well.

Investing in your family’s home is probably the most significant purchase you’ll ever make. How you care for that property will dictate its future value. You want to invest in equipment and a dealer that

will work for you, getting you the right equipment for the tasks so you’ll have time to actually enjoy your yard with your family and friends this summer.

Paul Trible, Jr is Sales Manager of Trible Equipment located at 8326 Meetze Rd in Warrenton, Virginia. Trible Equipment is a Gold Star Certified John Deere dealer that offers lawn mowers, tractors, and complete equipment solutions. You can contact Paul directly with questions at 540-347-2880 or email paul@tribleequipment.com

Here are some suggestions to help you find the lawn equipment dealer that is right for you: 1. Look for top name brands, well established facilities, honesty, integrity and a friendly environment. Ask neighbors and friends what they know about these businesses.

2. How progressive is this dealership? Look for manufacturer’s certifications in your dealer; you want the best your money can buy.

3. How capable are their service and parts departments? You are purchasing a machine that has moving parts and inevitably it will break. How long will it take you to get replacement parts for the equipment you have purchased? Can this dealer service your equipment at your home or do you need to transport it yourself?

Feel confident in your dealership’s aftermarket (parts and service) support.

4. Can this dealer provide everything you need to maintain your land or are you going to have to go to three or four different places to get everything you need? A one stop shop is a usual plus for you as the consumer.

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ast July was not a good month for the Carson family.The baby was teething.The twins were battling their way through the “terrible twos”.The Weather Channel consistently predicted highs of around 100 degrees and the Carson’s air conditioner had taken the month off.

Dad had pretty much given up trying to keep the kids in line, but he did figure out how to combat Mother Nature. He phoned Superior’s One Hour Heating & Air Conditioning at 540.349.8030. The folks with the offer: “Always On Time…Or You Don’t Pay A Dime!®” g is A One Hour expert came right over, checked the defunct air conditioner, ionin ondit Air C mers. Call & g and quickly replaced some malfunctioning parts from inventory to eatin ew custo g on n our H Or lo One H vice call to 49.8030. e Hour ’s r he carried in his big yellow truck. o i .3 r Super g a free se ur at 540 ber the On lways On o “A m offerin or’s One H And reme rvice call: A year has passed and this summer the i . se ® Super urAir.com es to any ” ! e o li m air conditioner is still running perfectly.

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