Warrenton Lifestyle Magazine March 2007

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Living & Shopping In Wonderful Warrenton, VA

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In this issue‌ Warrenton has everything you need for the perfect wedding.

Making a difference: Wakefield School. ‌and MORE!

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Publishers Tony & Holly Tedeschi for Piedmont Press & Graphics tony@piedmontpress.com Advertising Cindy McBride CindyMcBride@piedmontpress.com Subscriptions Mitchell Morton mitchell@piedmontpress.com Warrenton Lifestyle Magazine c/o Piedmont Press & Graphics 404 Belle Air Lane Warrenton,Virginia 20186 540.347.4466 Ph 540.347.9335 Fx www.warrentonlifestyle.com For general inquiries, advertising, editorial, listings or technical support: E: WarrentonLifestyle@piedmontpress.com Tel: 540.347.4466 • Fax: 540.347.9335 Editorial & Advertising office: Open 8:00 am to 5:30 pm, Monday to Friday 404 Belle Air Lane, Warrenton, VA 20186 The Warrenton Lifestyle Magazine is published monthly and distributed to all its advertisers and selected addresses. While reasonable care is taken with all material submitted to The Warrenton Lifestyle Magazine, the publisher cannot accept responsibility for loss or damage to any such material. Opinions expressed in articles are strictly those of the authors. While ensuring that all published information is accurate, the publisher cannot be held responsible for any mistakes or omissions. Reproduction in whole or part of any of the text, illustration or photograph is strictly forbidden. ©2007 Piedmont Press & Graphics Printed in Warrenton, Virginia. USA Correction: Last month’s article, Point-toPoint: Racing with Virginia’s Finest omitted that portions of the article were contributed

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Wakefield Students

Make A Difference TRADING IN YOUR SKIS FOR A DUST MASK AND HAMMER.

by Julia Petty

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akefield School in The Plains, Virginia constantly reminds its students of their school motto: “Seek the Challenge, Make a Difference, and Lead an Extraordinary Life,” and that is exactly what the Boys Varsity Basketball team accomplished this January during their Ski Week winter break. Joined by coaches, managers and parents, they stayed in a dorm-like community center for the entire week practicing and working on homes in the surrounding neighborhood.

The boys traveled to New Orleans, Louisiana to help the Trinity Christian Community and Americorps gut houses in the city to prepare them for restoration. Wakefield coach Scott Barron has always made a point of coaching the boys both on and off the court. He felt that this would be an experience that would help the players grow personallyand collectively as a team.

Every day started at 7 am. The team practiced at Tulane University’s Riley Center of Athletics in the morning and spent the afternoon working on homes from 1 pm to 4:30 or 5 pm. The nights were spent discussing the day, touring the city of New Orleans and spending time with one another.

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While most Wakefield students spent the week swooshing down the slopes, these basketball players, coaches and managers spent the week loading wheel barrows, pulling up old flooring and loading dumpsters. Time was left for shooting some hoops and playing some football with neighborhood children.

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Sleeping quarters for 14 boys (top) was close but no on complained after seeing the devastation the New Orleans residents lived with every day.

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at the amount of devastation still present. The ride was silent as we drove by homes that were still missing siding, walls and roofs. Wrecked boats remained in yards, and streets and sidewalks were overgrown with grass and weeds. One team manager, Morgan Vandermast, remarked that the city looked more like a third-world country than a city in the United States.

The team worked hard to clear the houses and remove drywall, ceilings and insulation. While emptying the interior of one house, the group was shocked to find photos of the family who once lived there, food still on the table and unwashed dishes abandoned in the sink. One tenth grade basketball player, Ian Martin, found an August, 2005 calendar on the floor with the days crossed out until the day the hurricane hit.

The overwhelming feeling of the team was confusion as to how nothing could be done in these areas a year and a half after the hurricane. Even the homes surrounding Tulane still showed damage from the hurricane.

Seeing the vast devastation allowed us to appreciate the many blessings in our own lives. New Orleans is just a shell of what it was and simple tasks like going to Walmart or KFC can’t be done without traveling 20 minutes to where one had been rebuilt or fixed.

Senior Kevin Tedeschi called home to tell his family what he was experiencing. “How could this still be like this? Why isn’t the government down here helping these people?”

Kevin told of visiting a family in one of the temporary trailers and he was saddened to see their living conditions.

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Make a Difference cont’d from page 9 The trailer was small, moldy and leaked when it rained.

In stark contrast with the foreignlooking destruction were the children in the neighborhood. Around 4 pm everyday a school bus from the Orlean Parish Charter Schools dropped off children on the corner of Apple Street, where part of the group had worked all week. For the last hour of work, the laughs of the children could be heard in the streets. They played football on grassy lots that used to hold homes and played tag running through porches destroyed by the hurricane.

We finished work early on our last day in New Orleans and the boys

spent time with the kids in the neighborhood.

What began as talking on the street corner, turned into a football game with all of the basketball team and all the kids on the block.

Coach Barron played quarterback FEMA trailers sit on blocks outside homes devastated by the hurricane and for both teams and flooding. two 8-year-olds split the everyone into two teams. It was amazing to see on the sidelines. After a short time, how purely happy all of the children parents started to come out onto their were as they played football or watched front porches to watch the game. By the time the vans arrived to take us back to the community center, an hour had passed and most of the block had become involved in the football game, whether playing or just watching. The children were sad to see the team go.

The idea for the basketball team’s mission to New Orleans came from a trip that Wakefield parents Mike and Kris Ozburn planned to honor their 25th wedding anniversary. The Ozburns

One day after practice the team drove through the Ninth Ward. The devastation was unfathomable. There were cement foundations with no houses above them and shed that were blown into homes and left unmoved.

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Make a Difference cont’d from page 9 felt their son, Ross, an eleventh grader at Wakefield, would benefit from traveling with them but basketball season was underway. Discussions with Coach Barron, who was excited about taking the team on an experiential trip, led to the eventual team planning of the excursion that sent all team members, managers, coaches and several parents to New Orleans.

This trip gave the team so much more than they could ever have imagined going into Ski Week. Not only did they grow closer to one another, they also became closer to the lives of so many in the neighborhoods where they worked.

They saw first hand the poverty that so many people in our own nation have been subjected to, and they took on the challenge to do what they could to help. The team spent time with the neighborhood children and it made a small difference in their lives by letting them know that there are still people out there, a year and a half after the hurricane, who want to help them. I truly feel that everyone who participated from our school are on their way to leading extraordinary lives and showing both the community and the country just what the Wakefield motto means.

Julia Petty is a senior at Wakefield School in The Plains where she serves as one of the managers of the Boys Varsity Basketball Team and is editor of Wakefield’s nationally recognized Talisman publication.

Photos for this article were taken by Julia Petty and Arlene Vandermast.

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Planning the Perfect Wedding:

Warrentonhaswhatyouneed RINGS, DRESSES, RECEPTIONS & HOTELS, IT’S ALL HERE.

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o, you’re engaged! Congratulations and best wishes to you both. Was it a big surprise? Was it a long time coming? When are you getting married? How many bridesmaids are you having? Are you buying a house?

When are you going to have a baby? Whose family will you visit during the holidays? Does your future mother-in-law like you? Where are you going on your honeymoon?

You’ve most likely already been asked some (or all) of those questions when getting ready to make one of the biggest decisions of your life. While being in love and getting a proposal makes you feel giddy, planning the wedding may be a little stressful at times. But don’t worry! Everything you need to plan the perfect wedding is right here in Warrenton. So while you and your fiancee might argue over wedding particulars, at least you won’t have to fight traffic to reach any of the local businesses waiting to help you plan your perfect wedding day.

Let’s start with the basics. Do you have your engagement ring? Whether you want a traditional diamond solitaire or something more unique, you can find it in Warrenton. Why not go to Hartman Jewelers on Main Street?

They have all shapes and sizes for a variety of budgets. Further down Main Street you can find some beautiful rings at Marta von Dettingen or at Carter and Spence. If you don’t find exactly what you’re looking for, you can even design your own and have it made to your specifications.

What about your wedding and reception? Whether you plan to tie the knot at the courthouse or your place of worship, Warrenton has many great places to host your reception. Several of them can even host the ceremony as 16

by Amy Petty well. Once you have an idea of how many people you plan to invite to your wedding and reception, you can move forward with your planning. Fauquier Springs Country Club and Airlie Conference Center have long hosted elegant receptions for the newly betrothed. With onsite catering available, planning

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at these venues is very convenient. Legends Catering has a newly renovated space to host your reception, and is centrally located in Old Town. The Black Horse Inn, a winner of several area awards, offers beautiful scenery and facilities for your wedding reception. Their guest rooms are also a great idea for the bride and groom’s first night together. Alwyngton Manor, also right in Warrenton, is a beautiful place with charm and ambiance to host your event.

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Registering for gifts is one of the very fun parts of wedding planning.

The Town Duck and Picadilly offer beautiful gifts perfect for the couple getting married.

Whether you’re looking for china, pewter serving pieces, or Italian ceramics, they can help.

And it makes buying for the happy couple a breeze. Ordering online is simple; however, there’s something nice about actually hand selecting the gift you’re giving.

Most brides and grooms try to shed a few pounds so they’ll look their best on their wedding day and in those honeymoon pictures! Start now and you’ll have plenty of time to prepare for the big day. Why not visit Old Town Athletic Club, Chestnut Forks Athletic Club or Gold’s Gym to meet with

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Legends also offers Banquet rooms for private parties!

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a trainer and get a plan specific to your needs? Jazzercise is conveniently located right in Warrenton as well. And if the ladies are looking for an all female workout environment, Curves has a program to help you get in shape with their 30 minutes a day workout.

Finding the perfect dress is an exciting part of the wedding process, and A Formal Affair has a wide variety of wedding dresses, bridesmaid dresses, and mother of the bride/groom dresses to outfit your whole wedding party. They also have a great selection of formal wear for the groom and his ushers.

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Make this one of your first stops so you’ll be able to have dresses ordered in plenty of time for fittings. There is enough stress associated with wedding planning without having to worry if the dresses are here on time.

Looking for the perfect invitation? Piedmont Press and Graphics can find the paper, font, and design that will match up with your dream ceremony. Working with a graphic designer can really help you put your personal stamp on your invitation for your wedding, shower or rehearsal dinner.

What about the photographs or wedding portrait? Look no further than your local professional photographers to record your special day.

Sonshine Pictures, Whitepost Photography, Christiana and Piaces, and Regeti’s Photography are all available to capture your ceremony and reception. Choose the photographer who can best suit your needs by reviewing portfolios and talking with Weddings cont’d on page 20

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Weddings cont’d from page 18 previous customers. You’ll have these photographs a very long time, so you want to make certain you get what you want.

If you plan to have your reception catered, consider Claire’s Catering or Legends Catering for your event. Both receive rave reviews on the events they cater, and your guests will leave impressed with your savvy for your brilliant menu selections. Before you call for information, make sure you have your date, location and the number of people you expect. And get on their calendars early! Summer weddings keep them very busy.

Don’t forget your flowers! Find out any restrictions your church and/or reception site may have for flowers, then start calling for consultations for your flowers. Warrenton has many florists to meet your needs and your budget. Adorations, Designs by Teresa, Village Flowers, Like Water for Tulips, and C&S are some of your options to consider. With years of experience in weddings, they can guide you in choosing the flowers to reflect the type of ceremony you’ve planned.

What about your hair and your nails? You might even want a massage to help you relax before you walk down the aisle. Talk to your hair stylist about the way you’d like to wear your hair, what type of veil you’ll have, and the style of your dress. If possible, schedule an appointment to try out some styles before your wedding. Salon Emage, located in Old Town, has spa treatments, manicures and pedicures, and hair stylists and colorists to help your entire bridal party look beautiful.

Will you have any overnight guests?

The Holiday Inn Express Hotel and Suites, Hampton Inn and Comfort Inn all have accommodations to meet the needs of your guests. Drop by the properties and pick up a brochure to provide your guests with room 20

reservation information, rates and directions. Depending upon how busy the properties are at the time of your wedding, you may be able to reserve a block of rooms for your guests. Policies vary by property and season.

There are going to be lots of details to consider when planning your wedding.

Know your budget, compile your guest

list, and get started. But in between all of the preparation for your wedding, phone calls to your mother, and dress fittings, try to enjoy this special time as a couple. Because as soon as you’re married, probably at your reception, someone will ask, “So, when are you going to have children?”

Check out the wedding websites Weddings cont’d on page 22

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Weddings cont’d from page 20 below. Also, most of the businesses in the article above have websites you can visit to get more preliminary information.

Hunt Country Celebrations has many local businesses that can help you with your planning www.huntcountrycelebrations.com .

Other websites to help you get started: www.whitepostphotography.com www.designsbyteresa.com www.evillageflowers.com www.salonemage.com www.theknot.com www.weddingchannel.com  

Have a suggestion for a future column on Warrenton? Email your ideas to amytpetty@ adelphia.net. 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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Delicious Dinners in a Snap PUT IT TOGETHER YOURSELF OR HAVE IT DONE FOR YOU, DINNER PREPARATION ISN’T WHAT IT USED TO BE.

by Tony Tedeschi

C Above: Marylin Eggleston and daughter Tana Jackson have brought Tana’s Kitchen to Warrenton to provide “Your Solution to the Dinner Dilemma”.

Below: With instructions at each station and color coded measuring cups, anyone can come to Tana’s Kitchen and go home with a few weeks worth of meals ready to pop in the oven or on the grill.

Below right: A view of one of the workstations set up specifically for the Chicken Cacciatore.

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oming from an Italian family, food has always had center stage in our homes. My mom is a fantastic cook and we were spoiled having home-cooked meals almost every night. Food’s importance can never be overstated because its ability to bring people together is unequaled. Friends convene, families gather and groups organize celebrations around great cuisine. Dinners are an opportunity for children and parents to talk, relax and share their daily experiences.

Holly and I work long days and need our spare time for our children. Going to the grocery store several times a week and making dinner every night is a time-consuming task. Eating out all the time is expensive and challenging with two children and their almost-

three-years-old attention spans. I prefer home-cooked meals using fresh ingredients and a variety of menus; no one wants to eat meatloaf every week.

My wife is a terrific cook but I can’t put the pressure on her to prepare a great meal during the week and I don’t have much time to cook myself. So, how do we get what we want while saving time and not spending a fortune?

The answer is Tana’s Kitchen, the brainchild of mother/daughter team Marylin Eggleston and Tana Jackson.

Tana’s kitchen is a bright and cheery, doit-yourself dinner facility located at 50 Sullivan Street (in the new building one block behind the Frost Diner). Their mission is to make your meal planning and preparation go by in a flash. In as See Tana’s Kitchen page 26

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over rice, spaghetti or in a tortilla. The Honey and Lime Thai Pork is out of this world and I am looking forward to tonight’s little as two leisurely hours per session, you can go home with Thai Curry Shrimp.

March’s menu looks just as enticing with 14 dishes to choose 8 to 12 main dishes ready to put in the oven, on the grill, from including Braised in the crock-pot or store in Chinese Chicken, Ginger the freezer. Tana and Marilyn Crusted Ham and Chorizo prepare the menu choices, do Stuffed Poblano Peppers. the shopping, complete all There is even the traditional the prep work and print out Corned Beef and Cabbage the labels for your packages with Irish Soda Bread for complete with cooking St. Patrick’s Day. For your instructions. So simple, a convenience, there are also child can do it, or even this prepared side dishes like 46 year old man. And clean mixed vegetables, Japanese up is a breeze, because they vegetables and desserts ready do it for you. to carry out with you.

To get started, stop by their When we arrived, we were store or go online. Their Sessions such as this one held at 7 p.m. on a Thursday night are perfect for those website is beautifully done commuters who want an easy answer to the dinner dilemma that haunts us all, given a menu and a cubby to store our belongings. Then and very functional making it and that answer is Tana’s. we were shown an enormous easy to pick an available date (Wednesdays through Saturdays, several times per day). You refrigerator which had a labeled shelf inside to store each then select the meals you are going to prepare. In February, meal when we were done making it. Each of us was handed we made 12 dishes including a very succulent Tequila Lime Chicken which I grilled in 14 minutes. It would be delicious See Tana’s Kitchen page 28 Tana’s Kitchen cont’d from page 25

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Tana’s Kitchen cont’d from page 26 an apron, a pen, our menu selections, told to wash our hands between each station or wear plastic gloves, and then set loose to prepare our meals.

You proceed to the first station of your choosing with each recipe posted on the work area next to you. There was one tidy area for each entree, with everything you needed chopped and ready to use. All the fresh, cut ingredients were an olfactory delight! Everything you need is there in front of you ready to go. Measuring cups are color coded and aluminum pans (or large zip lock bags) are ready for you to begin. While preparing your dish, you could add and subtract ingredients and spices according to your family’s taste which is something that many of the franchises don’t let you do.

A portioned bag of chicken breasts was first on our list and, as instructed by the laminated directions at the station, we began by placing that bag into a plastic holder which held the bag upright. Next we started measuring the liquids and seasonings and placed them into the bag with the chicken.

Once all ingredients were in the bag you squeeze out as much air as you can and close the bag, massaging the ingredients together. Now proceeding over to a side table with hanging folders labeled for each recipe we pull out a cooking directions label for the Tequila Lime Chicken and place it on the bag.

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generous. Promising four to six servings, I had really expected about three servings considering the ravenous teenagers we feed every day. But I could tell that it would be plenty of food for four, and enough for six if there were plenty of side dishes.

The quality of the food and the ease of the preparation along with the terrific price (averages less than $20 per meal) make this a no-brainer for our family. Each dish used quality ingredients and the cuts of meat were generous. It took us an hour and a half to prepare 12 dinners (Holly did most of the work while I did a lot of talking) and the best part was that there was no cleanup. As soon as someone was done at a station, the staff would immediately clean it for the next person.

Tana’s Kitchen is a welcome addition to Warrenton with its easy to prepare, delicious, affordable meals. Don’t want to prepare the meals? Call Tana. She’ll prepare them for you and all you have to do is pick them up.

Our verdict? We’ve already signed up for March.

Tana’s Kitchen 50 Sullivan St. Warrenton, VA 20186 (540) 347-9872 tana@tanaskitchen.com

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A Great Reason to Shop Warrenton First: Reason #3: Personal Service Warrenton abounds with many small, independent, family-run businesses and our larger businesses are operated by folks from your own neighborhoods. You’ll run into people working in shops all over town that you know outside of work. Enjoy the personal touch of our area merchants because they employ your neighbors, your family and your friends.

Where’s Super Toly Instead of our usual Where in Warrenton, this month we are doing a Where’s Super Toly.

Super Toly is a friend of ours that will appear in a few locations around town. Correct sightings will be put into a drawing.

Winner receives a check for $25.00. Send your guess by the 15th of this month to our fax number at (540) 347-0917 or email to WarrentonLifestyle@piedmontpress.com or postal mail to: Warrenton Lifestyle Magazine, c/o Piedmont Press & Graphics, 404 Belle Air Lane, Warrenton, VA 20186.

Last month’s winner

was Jerome Elswit of Warrenton for correctly identifying this photo taken of the culvert under Blackwell Park Lane near Ruby Tuesdays and the CVS Pharmacy.

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