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all in Fauquier County is such a great time – just when mother nature is dying down, things here are revving up! Fauquier County is roughly 651 square miles in size, with 1344 farms located on more than 372 square miles. That means that more than half of our county is farmland. Fall is a great time to get to know many of these farmers – it’s harvest time and farmers are turning from agriculture to
agritourism and agritainment to bring community awareness to their industry as well as to provide family fun. Today’s farms are no longer just rows upon rows of plants or acres upon acres of livestock: they have warm and woolly alpacas, corn mazes, haunted barns, pumpkin patches, farmers’ markets, wineries, meat and dairy plants – all open to the public for viewing, experiencing, purchasing and touring. Farmers’ markets generally run from mid-summer through late fall. There are several in Fauquier County including The Plains, Remington and two in
Warrenton. Because they don’t have to send their produce and products on a 2000-mile trek from farm to plate, local farmers are able to offer their wares in a 6
fresher state to the community for lower prices than can be found in the grocery stores. Eugene Swartz, a Market Manager, has been participating in farmers’ markets for nearly 30 years and has started several himself. He decided to try something new in Warrenton. Instead of opening his market in the wee hours of the morning or on the weekends, he and his fellow farmers set up tents and tables from noon to 7 p.m. on Wednesdays in the rear parking lot of the Borders shopping center. “People come here after work to pick up their dry cleaning or to bring their families out to dinner and when they come out we’re here,” said Swartz. Perusing the fresh produce you will find various tomatoes, peppers, melons, corn, okra, squash and many more garden goodies. Farmers also offer wine, flowers, potted plants, eggs, sausage, pork chops, ribs, baked goods and soap at their tables. Local farmers are also making their mark at the Archwood Green Barns farmers’ market in The Plains, where currently 15 farmers from Fauquier County and around Virginia sell See Farm on page 8 Warrenton Lifestyle
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homegrown and homemade goodies like vegetables, bonsai, baked goods, goat cheese, meat, salsa and flowers. Becky Brothers, who has been the Market Manager since 2001, says, “I love meeting and greeting customers and enjoying the products myself and it really helps to keep local consumers in touch with local vendors.” There are two uniquely fascinating and enjoyable corn mazes in Fauquier County. Jeff and Patty Leonard run Cows-n-Corn, situated in Midland, on their 50 year old dairy farm. The Leonards started offering school tours of their farm about 17 years ago, when their oldest daughter started school. “We always enjoyed sharing the farm and showing people what we do,” said Patty Leonard. The dairy farm tour became so popular that the Leonards would have hundreds of students traipsing across their farm and into their home to use the bathroom. They realized
they needed to restructure the farm to accommodate their popularity and to provide the necessary facilities along with the entertainment they desired to offer. They started by adding a corn maze, one small tent with a table and a cash box, and a few pieces
of farm equipment. “We didn’t know what we were doing, we just wanted to see what would happen,” admitted Leonard. Cows-n-Corn has now grown to
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include tours, the corn maze, handdipped ice cream, farm animal attractions, games, a hayride, butter making, seed planting, cow-train rides, contests and more. The Leonards have also added special activities for guests who come on Friday and Saturday nights. “We have campfires where people can roast hot dogs or marshmallows and you can walk the maze in the dark. I love talking to
people, answering their questions, dispelling myths and sharing our lifestyle,” said Leonard. Starting on October 12, Cows-nCorn will offer a haunted hayride on the weekends in conjunction with the Fauquier Jaycees, with a special run on Halloween night. The Corn Maze in The Plains is celebrating their 8th season. The main attraction is a five and a half-acre maze situated on a 25-acre parcel that is part of a larger beef farm. This year’s maze theme is Horsin’ Around and a bird’s eye view will show you a jockey atop his horse. The maze contains pathways totaling two and a half miles. The good news is that if you answer all of the maze station questions correctly, you won’t walk nearly that distance.
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Kate and Hub Knott started The Corn Maze in The Plains out of their love of ecology, agriculture and education. Fresh out of Evergreen State College in Olympia, Washington, with a degree in Environmental Education and Natural History for Kate and in Ecological Agriculture for Hub, the couple decided See Farm on page 10 Warrenton Lifestyle
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to put their passions into motion. They decided that an educational corn maze in an agricultural setting would be a great way to connect to the community. “It was such hard work creating first maze,” declared Kate. “I couldn’t believe we were doing it, but through the years it became huge and it’s now a family tradition for lots of people in the fall.” Knott also admitted that with eight years’ experience behind her, it’s gotten a lot easier to put the maze in place. “We got smarter,” added Hub.
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Groups of guests will begin their a-mazing journey with Stalk Talk orientation where they will learn about the maze and how to maneuver it successfully. There are many other activities in the Barnyard of Fun like the goat walk, giant slides, hay rides
and obstacle course. “The hay rides are great,” said Kate. “We roam through the beautiful rolling Piedmont and often see foxes, deer and even eagles soaring.” Kate’s Country Store is packed with all Virginia-made products like pumpkin pie fudge, pumpkins, corn salsa, pumpkin butter
a n d more, as well as The Grill where you can purchase grass-fed-beef burgers, hot dogs, roasted corn, kettle corn and other
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refreshments. Just a few miles from The Corn Maze in The Plains is the Alpaca Full Moon Farm in Marshall, one of the many stops on this year’s Fauquier County Fall Farm Tour and Field Day, which will be held on October 13. Alpaca Full Moon Farm is run by John and Lee Lane, who moved to Fauquier County in 2000 from Arlington. The couple bought their first four female alpacas in 2003. Since then, the farm has been blessed with several cria (baby alpacas) and the herd now totals 17, with the newest addition just three weeks old. According to Lee, the best part of raising and caring for alpacas is their curiosity, the noble way that they look and the babies. She also loves to watch the alpacas and cria play in the yard. “In the early morning and in the twilight they will run laps around the yard, pronking [Lee’s term for their
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straight-legged hopping] around like they’re on pogo sticks.” The Lanes, who are great with children and love to teach them new things, are thrilled to be part of the farm tour this year and can’t wait to share their babies with the community. They enjoy showing people what a joy farming can be, especially when it includes peaceful animals that create a beautiful product they don’t have to give their life for. On the day of the farm tour, the Lanes will be giving tours, and their shop will be open so guests can see and feel alpaca yarn and the many soft and lightweight products made from it. For the children, there will be face painting, a treasure hunt, story time and a free finger puppet, as well as refreshments including their own homemade apacapaca poop. It isn’t what it sounds like – apacapaca poop is actually a baggie of chocolate-covered raisins! We are so fortunate to live in a community with such cultural diversity. See Farm on page 12
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Where else can you browse brand new bookshelves, consume Cuban cuisine and fondle farm fresh fruits all in one shopping center? Where else can you pet the alpaca, wend through a corn maze and tour local farms all in a day’s adventure? Fall in Fauquier County is an exciting and unique time that brings rich traditions to local families every year. Take some time this fall to explore the unique animals,
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Turning Homes into Income Streams by Andreas A. Keller
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any people have heard about reverse mortgages, but few really know what they are. As curiosity increases, so does confusion! In the two scenarios described below, I hope to illustrate the potential uses of a reverse mortgage. The other day a banker friend of mine referred one of her clients to me for a reverse mortgage. This client is a couple, 75 years of age, who lives in a home with acreage on a combined Social Security income of $1,400. They supplement their income through monthly drawings on a $100,000 Home Equity Line of Credit, which will be maxed out in 3 months. Thus, 4 to 6 months down the road, there is a good chance that the bank will foreclose on their home. What happens then to this couple? In a similar vein, I received a call from a client of mine several months ago. He wanted my help in getting his 73-yearold mother a mortgage. He explained that she has been living in her home for 40 years and wants to stay there. Her home is debt free, but her only income is $900 in Social Security payments, and she does not have a credit score. To make ends meet, her four children each provide her with $100 every month. My client, who has five children himself, wanted me to find a way to lift the financial burden of supporting their mother every month. Both of the situations above could benefit from the use of a reverse mortgage, a tool that enables people to use the equity in their homes to withdraw cash. The 75-year-old couple could pay off the Home Equity Line of Credit and receive a monthly check of about $650. The 73-year-old mother could 14
get a line of credit and could draw $400 every month for the next 12 years. With the expected appreciation of her home, she could easily increase her line of credit if the need arose.
The Increasing Need for Reverse Mortgages In the future reverse mortgages will gain increasing importance for the following reasons: • By the end of this decade, more than one quarter of the U.S. population, or 78 million Americans, the so-called baby boomers, will begin to move through the last third of their lives. • Today’s average life expectancy for this demographic segment is about 78 years, and about ninety percent of all baby boomers will be financially unprepared for such a long life and therefore in danger of outliving their retirement funds. • While inflation continues to eat into savings, healthcare, energy costs, and food prices are rising steadily. Taken together, it will become more difficult to live on a fixed income, and many elderly people will face the prospect of having insufficient means in the future. As we move through life, we bring up children, accumulate assets, and eventually begin to downsize and simplify our lives. By the time we reach our sixties, we are usually close to See Mortgage on page 16 Warrenton Lifestyle
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The opposite holds true for a reverse FORWARD MORTGAGE
paying off our mortgages. If we’re lucky $ or have planned well, we may even have a debt-free home, which would represent our biggest financial asset, or our “savings account for retirement”. Unlocking the equity or savings stored in our homes can be done in three ways: (1) by selling the home and moving; (2) by taking out a mortgage and making monthly payments; or (3) by employing a reverse mortgage, which does not require leaving the home or making monthly loan payments.
mortgage. With a reverse mortgage you receive cash from the lender, but you do not make monthly principal and interest payments. Therefore, your debt gets HOME EQUITY
A simplified illustration looks like this: MORTGAGE LOAN BALANCE
FORWARD MORTGAGE
FALLING DEBT & RISING EQUITY $
TIME HOME VALUE
HOME EQUITY
What Is A Reverse Mortgage?
MORTGAGE LOAN BALANCE
A reverse mortgage is simply a loan that can best be understood by comparing it to a regular mortgage: Both mortgages create a debt against the home and both affect how much equity is in the home. With a regular mortgage, you make a down payment and borrow the rest of the money to purchase a new home. Then you make principal and interest payments every month. Over time your debt decreases and your equity increases. This is called a “forward” mortgage: Your debt is falling and your equity is rising, because you are using your income to repay debt, thereby building equity in your home.
larger as you get more cash while interest HOME and fees are added to the loan balance. VALUE For this reason, this type of mortgage is a “reverse” mortgage, signifying rising debt and falling equity.
FALLING DEBT & RISING EQUITY
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HOME VALUE
$
HOME EQUITY MORTGAGE LOAN BALANCE
REVERSE MORTGAGE RISING DEBT & FALLING EQUITY $
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Who Can Get A Reverse Mortgage? A reverse mortgage is a loan available to homeowners 62 years of age or older. It can be used to unlock equity in the home through a lump sum payment, a stream of payments, a line of credit, or a combination of these payment methods. The repayment of the loan, interest, and fees are deferred until the homeowner moves out of the home permanently, sells the home, or dies. The loan is secured by the home equity, and the income received by the homeowner is tax-free and does not affect Social Security or Medicare. There are no restrictions on how the money can be used, and title to the home stays with the homeowner or the estate.
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With A Reverse Mortgage?
loan amount of the reverse mortgage, the homeowner or the estate will get the difference. If there is a shortfall, i.e., the proceeds of the sale of the home do not cover the outstanding amount of the reverse mortgage loan, the loss will be absorbed by the lender.
What Are The Costs Of A Reverse Mortgage? The costs of a reverse mortgage amount to about 5 percent of the value of the home and are comparable to the closing costs associated with the purchase of a new home. These closing costs are normally included in the mortgage, which means that there are no out-of-pocket expenses for the borrower. The interest rate on most of the reverse mortgages is a fluctuating rate that compares favorably with regular 18
mortgage rates. Rates are set based on the one-year U.S. Treasury Bond rate. Throughout 2007 the reverse mortgage rate has been fluctuating around 6 percent. Unlike a regular mortgage, there are no credit score or debt-to-income ratio requirements to qualify for a reverse mortgage. Thus, a negative credit history does not translate into a higher interest rate. This feature alone gives the reverse mortgage great appeal.
How Much Can You Borrow
How much you can borrow depends on the value of your home, your age, the county you live in, the one-year U.S. Treasury bond rate, and whether you choose a federally guaranteed reverse mortgage or a reverse mortgage offered by private companies. Generally, the older you are, the lower the interest rate, and the higher the value of your home, the more you can borrow.
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Housing and Urban Development. The maximum allowable amount for a reverse mortgage is currently $362,790 under the FHA/HUD program. More valuable information on HECM can be obtained from the website, http://www.fha. gov/reverse/index.cfm In order to better understand the options available with FHA/HUD reverse mortgages, the associated risks, and the consequences of choosing one type of reverse mortgage over another, you are required to complete a free one hour counseling session with a HUD-approved independent counselor, who will explain the legal and financial obligations of a reverse mortgage. Upon completion, you will receive a “Certificate of Borrower Counseling�, which is needed to begin the application process for a reverse mortgage.
Proprietary Reverse Mortgages Proprietary reverse mortgages are offered by private lenders, banks, and mortgage companies and are backed by the institutions that issue them. These mortgages are not guaranteed by the U.S. Government, but they often contain more advantageous terms and conditions than federally guaranteed reverse mortgages. These lenders often offer reverse mortgages that extend beyond FHA limits, reduced closing costs, or slightly better interest rates, any of which could provide the borrower with a potential increase in 20
monthly cash payments. However, these propriety reverse mortgages carry some risk, especially if you begin to rely on getting monthly payments for the next 30 and more years.
Who Should And Should Not Get A Reverse Mortgage? Considering the closing costs of a reverse mortgage, it does not make sense to take out a reverse mortgage if you plan to stay in your home for a short period of time only. When these costs can be spread out over several years, a reverse mortgage makes sense and becomes quite inexpensive. A reverse mortgage is also not recommended if the available home equity is less than about 35 percent in the case of private lenders. FHA guaranteed loans are limited to about 50 percent of available home equity. However, for those who want to stay in their homes and turn the built-up equity into cash, which can be used for any purpose, the attraction of the reverse mortgage lies in its simplicity. Although the reverse mortgage has been around since the 1980s, only a few lenders offer reverse mortgages. In fact, only 77,000 reverse mortgages were underwritten last year. However, in light of the rising need of this tool, it is likely that many new institutions will begin to offer the reverse mortgage soon. Given the lack of understanding about the various financial Warrenton Lifestyle
options available to people preparing for the last third of their lives, and in light of the fact that the reverse mortgage is destined to become a major tool to help fund the retirement of the baby boomers, it is important to choose an experienced reverse mortgage lender or consultant who can provide guidance on the personal and economic issues that may arise during the financial decisionmaking process associated with reverse mortgages. Andreas A. Keller is a Senior Loan Officer with Warrenton-based Mid-Atlantic Mortgage Corporation who turns the mortgage process into delightful moments with the help of insightful financial coaching. He can be reached at this cell phone 703-346-7262 or his office phone 540-347-9522 and via email: aakeller@mac.com. Get to know him at his personal website www.MortgageMomentsOnline.com. October 2007
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ou see them everywhere. On a shoulder, peeking out from the bottom of a shirt, or proudly displayed on a bicep. Others are only for private viewing. Either way, it’s undeniable that getting a tattoo has become an ever growing popular trend in the American culture. Warrenton’s own Devine Line tattoo shop can meet any of these needs, public or private. Shop owner Michael Miller got his first tattoo at 14, and he knew then that it was his passion. He recalls, “I did my first tattoo in 1983. I just kind of picked it up. A guy in Winchester named Grandpa Groovy - way before the restaurant here in Warrenton would take me under his wing and show me how to do things whenever I had a problem.”
Artistic from a young age, Miller recalls always drawing or sculpting. This talent enables him to meet his customers’ needs with intricate original work specific to their requests. “Usually a customer will make an appointment, and we’ll have an initial discussion of the artwork they want. I’ll work up a drawing for them, we’ll review it, and then I’ll tattoo it for them.” But not all work is original, of course, because oftentimes customers will choose artwork from the tremendous inventory of stock artwork on hand at the shop.
So how does the art get from the paper to the skin? An exacting process is what it takes to ensure quality and accurate work. The original or stock artwork is placed Devine Line is locat in a hectograph machine ed at Now with almost 25 years 285 West Shirley A to create what looks like a venue in Warrenton of experience, Miller has . mimeograph of the design. seen that dream to fruition. It is then placed on the skin, His Devine Line offers two additional tattooists and a piercer. Open since 2000, his transferring the design. This enables the artist to have the business proved so popular that he had to move from his exact pattern as a guide. As Miller says, “In tattooing, original location to have the space to supply the demand. 32
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people used a five, but I usually use a seven. there’s no room for error.” We draw with it like The tattoo artist uses different size a pen. If you hold it needles, varying from a single needle steady for a minute, it to tiny needles soldered together in would probably hit you bunches of three, five and seven. about 3000 times.” “Back up until 20 years ago, most When asked
Pip Sheetz fills in the color on Chris’ tattoo that was outlined with black a week ago. Some tattoos take days, weeks, or months to complete.
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about the pain often associated with getting a tattoo, Miller doesn’t scoff at the question. “Yes, it does hurt. It feels like a bad sunburn. Devine Line has an extensive collection of art to choose from. But people take the may find just the rig You ht thing or an inspir ation to draw upon pain in different ways. own original creation. for your In the end, they are happy that they went through the process. And we’ve definitely noticed over the years that women are much better at board that also regulates cosmetology dealing with the pain than our male and barbers. Everything is sterilized, clientele.” He says that tattoos on the just as in any doctor’s office. We have ribs and the inside of the thighs hurt a sharps container, and go through the most, while those on the upper arm ultrasonic cleaning and sterilization hurts the least. “I actually know one to make sure it’s a safe process. Plus, person who got one and never came anything we touch is covered with a back. Most everybody else comes back plastic barrier.” In addition, all of their employees are certified in CPR and and gets more.” Miller notes that the business of have completed classes in blood borne tattooing has gotten more regulated pathogens. While it is now the law for over the past few years. “Until recently, all shops to follow these guidelines, anyone could open a tattoo shop Miller’s shop was practicing all of anytime. Now, we’re regulated by the
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these safety practices all along. In fact, Miller’s father-in-law is a surgeon, Dr. Richard Beargie, and they often discuss safety practices and anatomy as it relates to Miller’s business. Being a tattoo artist can have its downfalls. Miller says, “Carpal tunnel is big in tattooing. A lot of artists suffer from that after years of such intricate work.” Though Miller works hard to please his clients, he does have certain limits. “I don’t do anything openly satanic, anything that puts God down.” He laughs, “I’m not doing anything on purpose to make God angry!” In addition, he doesn’t do tattoos on anyone who appears to be under the influence of alcohol or drugs, is pregnant, sunburned or under 18.
About 30% of Miller’s work is cover up work, where he transforms the work of a lesser skilled tattooist into a professional looking tattoo, or helps to erase the memory of the guy or girl’s name that seemed like a good idea at the time. When reviewing his work, the artistry skill is readily apparent, along with his attention to detail. Devine Line also offers piercing to its customers, something that Miller says accounts for about 10% of his business. Piercings can be anywhere from the bellybutton to the nose or tongue, in addition to some more unconventional locations. But they also do ear piercing, something See Tattoo on page 38
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“In tattooing, there’s no room for error.” Then it went to tribal bands, and they were big for awhile. Lately I’ve been doing a lot of wildlife and portraits.”
The resemblance in uncanny. Portraits have become a growing trend in recent years. Here you can see Will Russells’ potrait on his back and the photo that was used to create it.
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Miller rightfully takes a lot of pride in his shop and the services they offer. “I do feel that we’re a different type of tattoo shop because we want to create personal relationships with our clients. At other shops, the artists can be very arrogant, and they don’t talk to you when they come in. Plus, I have a different philosophy about running a business. A lot of people just want to get you in and out. I don’t. I’m almost always behind schedule because if I price a tattoo for $300, but it takes me five hours instead of three, I’ll take the time and do it at the lower price. One bad tattoo can really ruin a shop’s reputation.” See Tattoo on page 40 Warrenton Lifestyle
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Owner Michael Miller finishes a tattoo that was started years ago. Roger Soper had the outline done before heading to Iraq (which also happened to be 10 days after his wife gave birth to twin boys), and has come back to Devine Line to have the coloring work done.
Andy Retz - leg tattoo (top), and full back tattoo (above).
The Devine Line is open from 12 noon - 8 pm, Tuesday through Saturday. Michael Miller works by appoint, as do his other two artists Allan Reinnman and Pip Sheetz. The latter two do take walk-ins on Fridays and Saturdays, however. Visit their website at www.devinelinetattoos. com or call the shop at 540/341-1828. They are located at 285 West Shirley Avenue in Warrenton. Have a suggestion for a future column on Warrenton? Email your idea 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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