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FEATURES Play Ball! ................................................................5 Rugby Returns to Manassas Park ......................10
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DEPARTMENTS from the publisher..................................................3 destinations History Comes to Life: e Ben Lomond Historic Site ........................................................16 family fun Day Trippin’ ........................................................18
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local flavor Elegance at Columbus Grill..................................20 giving back A Walk to Remember ..........................................24 going places How to Become a Leader rough Brutal Self Awareness............................................26 on a high note “Some people eat, I dance.” ..................................28 tambourines and elephants Hygiene is Not an Option ....................................30 calendar ..............................................................31
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s the old saying goes, April showers bring May flowers. We certainly had our fair share of showers in April, literally and figuratively speaking, with war in the Middle East, an earthquake and tsunami followed by a nuclear disaster in Japan, a near shutdown of the federal government and still rising gas prices. And so, if there’s any truth in that old saying, I’d say we’re due for some better weather, and hopefully we’ll get a few flowers out of the deal, too. As for me, I’m hoping for some flowers of my own on Mother’s Day, which falls on May 8 this year. And Memorial Day, May 30, is a day of remembrance; a day to visit a national cemetery to remember loved ones who’ve served their country. With summer right around the corner and kids getting restless with the school year coming to an end, it’s no surprise that everyone is looking for excuses to get outdoors. We hope to get you thinking about just that, and in this month’s issue of Prince William Living we bring you ideas for outdoor activities the whole family can enjoy, like camping, enjoying a baseball game, seeing a rugby tournament or visiting one of our area’s many parks.
In the mood for an elegant dining experience? Check out what Columbus Grill has to offer in this month’s Local Flavor. You’ll also find articles about Relay for Life, the Ben Lomond Historic Site, and local author Becky Sheetz-Runkle in this month’s issue of Prince William Living. May is sure to be a great month in Prince William County and Greater Manassas, and I think you’ll be able to find more than a few flowers popping up throughout the area this month. Happy reading!
Elizabeth Kirkland Prince William Living Editor in Chief and Publisher
Also in this month’s issue, read about Amy Wolfe, artistic director of the Manassas Ballet eatre and owner of the Manassas Ballet Academy, and her passion for dance.
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Play Ball! By Olivia Overman, Contributing Writer
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nticipation and excitement abounds as another baseball season is underway in Prince William County. So, leave your iPad, iPhone and laptop behind and let’s play ball!
From age four to 104, baseball in Prince William County has something for everyone. If not participating in one of the many local leagues across the county, the Potomac Nationals and their mascot, Uncle Slam will help provide copious family entertainment at one of their many games at Pfitzner Stadium at the County Complex in Woodbridge. On July 2, the Potomac Nationals will continue to give back to the community they have been part of for almost three decades. Helping to promote the upcoming events commemorating the sesquicentennial of the Civil War, which will be held in Manassas and elsewhere throughout Prince William County, the Nationals will commemorate a game played 150 years ago to the day, between a team known as the Washington Nationals and an amateur team made up of members of the 71st New York Regimen. Following baseball rules from 1861, players will also don jerseys replicated from that period. These will be auctioned off after the game and the funds will be donated to the Manassas Convention and Visitors Bureau. (continues on page 6)
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(continued from page 5) “Tickets for the game will cost $8 and the first 1,000 fans will receive a bobble head (doll) of Abner Doubleday, the said inventor of baseball,” said Josh Olerud, the team’s general manager. The county’s minor league baseball team and an affiliate of the Washington Nationals, the Potomac Nationals has grown with the help of its fans. “Last season we had 3,000 fans a game and a total of 210,000 fans for the season, said Olerud. “We bring quality baseball, family fun and entertainment to the community. We put on great fireworks after every Saturday night game plus we do three large firework displays over the Independence Day weekend.” The Nationals play in the Class A Advanced Carolina League—a league title they won last year for the second time in three years. Headquartered at Pfitzner Stadium, the team has seen eight Major League Baseball players and one Major League manager spend time at “The Pfitz,” as the stadium is locally known. “Last year we had 10 Major League rehab players, said Olerud. “We receive all the Major League rehab players.” Baseball season, which officially begins in April, attracts thousands of players and spectators from all over the county, and it does not end until September. The season is closely followed by fall ball and, of course, the Jerry Gardziel Fall Classic.
Area Little Leagues Drawing Crowds From the county’s minor league baseball team to the numerous local leagues throughout the county, the excitement is palpable as the 2011 season has begun in earnest. “Even if you can’t afford to play, you get to play anyway,” said Donnie Hensley, of Woodbridge Little League. “It’s a tradition.” Formally chartered in 1963, Woodbridge Little League currently has 560 children between the ages of four and 18 registered to play for the 2011 season. “These children represent 490 families in the county,” said Hensley. As a player agent for Virginia District 9, Hensley oversees 48 teams with managers, coaches, umpires and volunteers helping provide support. Like the other little leagues in the county, each team seeks sponsorship from local businesses in the community and, in return, each business has its name placed on the back of players’ jerseys. It’s a win-win situation for all. This year, Prince William County and Woodbridge Little League have been chosen to hold the Virginia State Seniors Tournament. “The tournament is set to include 13 teams from all over Virginia that will come and compete, with the winners going to the regionals in Florida,” said Hensley. “We are very proud of this.” The tournament is scheduled for July 21 at the league’s headquarters at Veterans Park in Woodbridge. While it’s too late to register to play in the 2011 season, little 6 | May 2011 prince william living
league is always a great family event, and since it is an all-volunteer program, anybody can get involved, help out and have fun. Other little leagues within the county include the Greater Manassas Baseball League, Coles District Little League, Dale City Little League and the Dumfries District Little League. The Greater Manassas Baseball League (GMBL) is currently in its 53rd season. Headquartered at the E.G. Smith Baseball Complex on the corner of Godwin Drive and Route 28, the league registers close to 1,400 children over both the spring and fall seasons. “In addition to the regular season games, we also host invitational tournaments with teams from Virginia, Maryland, West Virginia, New Jersey and Pennsylvania,” said Kenny Loveless, a local business owner and board member for the Manassas league. “GMBL is chartered through the Babe Ruth and Cal Ripken leagues and the tournaments are structured under this umbrella,” Loveless said. “These make for a lot of fun for the children.” Being part of such an organization has had a very personal impact on Loveless’ life. A former Manassas little leaguer, Loveless met his business partner on the baseball field when he was 10 years old; they are now in their 33rd year of business together. Headquartered in Dumfries, the Dumfries District Little League had a lot to celebrate last year. Not only did they claim the Virginia District 9 Championship Title in the 9-10 age group, the senior team also took home the coveted title for their league. Known also as the Dumfries-Triangle-Quantico Little League (DTQ), the league is currently celebrating 50 years as a chartered little league program. Opening Day was April 9 at the Jerry Gardziel Baseball Complex in Montclair, and the 598 players are having yet another great season. “We…also have two teams in the Challenger
Where to Play Baseball if You’re 18+ Years Old For those over the age of 18 who want to have fun playing baseball, they can do so with the Legends Baseball League. The league boasts a growing number of adults who, even though they have busy schedules, still want to get out and play the game they grew up with and love. Last season they had eight teams in two divisions—19+ and 30+—and this season they are looking to have 11 teams as there are more than 150 players registered so far. Legends play their games at Veterans Park in Woodbridge, Leitch Park in Dale City, Pfitzner Stadium in Woodbridge, and south Fairfax County.
League this year,” said Mel Barlow, president of DTQ Little League. “Last year was the first year we had teams in that league,” he said. The Challenger League division is for handicapped and other impaired boys and girls between the ages of five and 18. “Having a good time, learning baseball, team playing, teaching respect and the camaraderie among players is what little league is all about,” said Don Nelson, president of Dale City Little League (DCLL).
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The leagues’ opening day was April 10 at Leitch Park in Dale City, where they also hold practice sessions. Other fields they use include the Dale City Recreation Center and Turley Clubhouse on Birchdale Avenue. DCLL players also receive special support from older youths at a local high school—C.D. Hylton High School—when players and coaches come out and help teach pitching and throwing. “Being part of District 9, our Challenger teams also get to play inter-league within the District also,” said Nelson. But all this fun would not be possible without the support of the county and the residents who live in it.
County Support for Baseball “The county just completed a ‘comprehensive plan’ covering the development of playing fields for the next 20 years,” said Jay Ellington, executive director of the Prince William County Park Authority. “Because of this plan, new standards have been put in place for the county that includes one 90-foot field for every 20,000 citizens and one 60-foot field for every 10,000 citizens.” As such, the county requirements now stand at 10 baseball fields measuring 90 feet and 23 fields measuring 60 feet. “We have met and exceeded our requirement for the larger fields but the county needs an additional 18 smaller fields, 14 of which are being provided by county schools,” said Ellington. Most recently, the county completed construction of the George Hellwig Memorial Park Complex, which is now home to Coles Little League.
“The last park bond issued in 2006 included $25 million in park bonds, including seven different projects,” explained Ellington. “One of these projects was the Hellwig project and this was the only one to sell. Other bonds were not issued for sale due to the amount of debt the county had and the shortfall in revenue that would hinder the bond repayment.” The complex boasts five brand new fields that officially opened this spring season. Three fields are 60 feet and one is 90 feet, while the fifth field is a “universal access field.” “This year there will be a special treat for these youngsters,” said Ellington. Known to some as a “miracle field,” for the Coles Challenger league this is a very exciting upgrade. “This is quite a complex and we are very excited, said Don Kimberlin, player agent for Coles Little League. “We have a philosophy here: kids should have fun, be safe and enjoy themselves,” he said. Family fun is the name of the game when the kids play baseball. Opening day is always a very special day for the kids, parents, volunteers and the dignitaries who attend. Though for some players, opening day comes a little earlier than April, when the regular little league season begins. These teams are in travel baseball leagues and their season begins March 1 and continues through November 31, varying ever so slightly from the (continues on page 8) prince william living May 2011 | 7
(continued from page 7) Little League season. The thrill of playing baseball all over the country, the camaraderie and lifelong friendships that are formed while on the road together is something special for players in travel leagues.
Travel Baseball in Prince William County Prince William Express is a youth travel baseball league comprised of children from all over Northern Virginia. “We are affiliated with United States Specialty Sports Association Baseball (USSA) and the Old Dominion Baseball League (ODBL), and play our home games at Woodbridge High School,” said Phil Cardone, manager of Prince William Express. Set up in 2006, Cardone’s current 12 and under team plays locally but also competes in tournaments throughout the country. But it is on August 13 that Cardone’s team will compete in the tournament of a lifetime at Cooperstown Dreams Park in New York—the home of the American Youth Baseball Hall of Fame. “This is a weeklong tournament with a hundred different teams,” said Cardone. “The team will play baseball for six straight days.” The 2011 tournament—scheduled to run June 4–Sept. 2—is a
very prestigious event with teams from all over the world applying to take part in the tournament. While parents don’t get to travel with the team, three coaches will travel with them and all will stay together in dormitories for the week. Every player who takes part in the tournament will have the honor of having their name put in the American Youth Baseball Hall of Fame and will also receive a baseball ring, a highly coveted prize. Players officially become one of the Cooperstown Dreams Park Little Majors and have their team photo placed on a plaque in the Hall of Fame. But none of this would be achievable without the support and funding provided by the county and the residents who provide backing for the youth baseball teams. And it was to recognize the talented baseball players within the county that the Jerry Gardziel scholarship fund was set up more than 26 years ago.
A Baseball Legacy Continues Jerry Gardziel was a baseball coach at Potomac Senior High School in Dumfries in 1985 when he founded the Fall Classic. His determination to showcase the baseball talents of high school children, not just from Prince William County but from all over the country, led him to establish the tournament. The first tournament was held after the 1985 Little League World Series, and since then,
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each year two graduating student-athlete seniors in the Prince William County school system receive a scholarship, funded in part by the Fall Classic. “One scholarship always goes to Potomac High School and one to another high school,� said Gardziel’s wife, Brenda. Brenda, along with some trusted friends and family, took over the running of the tournament each year after Jerry’s death in 1995. Twenty-six years later, the Fall Classic continues. “Over the past 25 years the tournament has attracted a dozen teams of 25 children every year with each team playing three games,� said Brenda. “Kids, parents and grandparents from all over the country come to watch and play. They bring a lot to the community. “For the children it is a very exciting experience to be able to play ball on the same field as the Potomac Nationals,� she said. “They usually only get to play on high school fields.� As time has gone by, sponsorship for the event has dwindled and the children no longer recognize Jerry Gardziel’s name, leaving Brenda to wonder about the meaning of the tournament and whether the event should even continue this year. But, she has booked Pfitzner Stadium for September 10–11, and while there may only be one scholarship for one school this year, the recognition of some of the county’s baseball talent continues.
How to Get Involved Keeping baseball alive in schools and communities is important for all throughout the county, and those involved in keeping it going are extremely proud of what they have and can achieve. But there is always room for more people who are willing to help out. This year, with the inclusion of four-year-olds in little leagues for the first time, many teams need extra help. “We are thankful for all our volunteers,� said Don Kimberlin of Coles Little League. “It is a nice dad experience and the moms tend to become team moms.� Of course, sponsorship of a team is another way to get involved. For more information on participating, check out your little league’s website. More than anything, though, make sure to get out and enjoy baseball fever as it takes over Prince William County. Peanuts and Crackerjacks await you!
A graduate of American University’s School of Communication, Olivia Overman has written articles for a number of online and print publications. She lives with her husband and son in Woodbridge.
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Rugby Returns to Manassas Park By Jennifer Rader, Contributing Writer
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In the months leading up to the tournament date, Manassas Park Parks and Recreation Director Catherine Morretta and the Parks Division have coordinated all logistics inter-jurisdictionally including traffic control, pedestrian access, refuse management and EMS to host a successful event. Fields are being prepared to rugby game regulation and the organizing team has been working collaboratively to market for large capacity on match day. Bids such as USA Rugby’s national playoffs have the potential to become consecutive year events, providing there is a well-executed event and public support. “I expect that one will see a high level of quality competition…that may open someone’s mind to the possibilities Manassas Park has to offer, whether that is a place to live, work or play,” said Morretta. Saturday matches will see competition between eight teams in four games in each level of Division I, Division II and Division III. Winning teams from Saturday games will face off on Sunday with the goal of moving to the National Championships in June. ose teams not advancing from Saturday’s games will play exhibition games on Sunday.
The Game of Rugby e game of rugby has similarities to American football in that there is possession and field position. ere are two different match formats within rugby—7s and 15s. is simply relates to the number of players on the field from each team; however, once the whistle is blown, they are two entirely different games. Sevens is a fast-paced game comprised of seven-minute halves, whereas 15s have 40-minute halves of continuous play. e clock only stops at the referee’s discretion, and sometimes continues even with injured players on the field. As this contributes to the sport’s rough image, NOVA Rugby members assert that the game has always been respectable with rules and etiquette, which have helped to make it a more professional, disciplined game across the world. 15s typically attract the most diverse roster of players, as there is a position for athletes of any physicality. ere is a need for those with speed, power, tackle-ability, strategy and more. e playoffs at Signal Hill Park will play 15s. While a popular spectator sport across the world, organizers of the Signal Hill Park tournament are keeping future generations in mind. In partnership with the Mid-Atlantic Rugby Football Union, Potomac Rugby Union and the Potomac Rugby Foundation, on-site youth clinics are planned, as are as skills stations within the fan festival areas. “Our Parks and Recreation staff (has been) working with the tournament organizers to include some exhibition and clinic events along with the tournament games so that young people from the community can learn about the sport, and if they like, try their hand at it,” said Zumwalt. According to a report published by the Centre for the International Business of Support, U.S. participation in rugby has increased 350 percent, with the U.S. in the top 10 of competing nations. Following that trend, Matt Murphy, a NOVA Rugby Board member and head coach of NOVA Rugby’s high school club, says the Northern Virginia area has also seen an explosion in
youth rugby in the last decade. e number of high school programs has increased with a third to half of kids ages 14 to 18 arriving at clubs having played either contact or touch rugby at a younger age. Adding to the fervor is the return of rugby to the Olympic Summer Games in 2016. Rugby first came to the U.S. on May 14, 1874, when Harvard University hosted Montreal’s McGill University in Cambridge, Mass., for a three-game series. at Harvard/McGill series sparked interest in college campuses nationwide. As American rugby’s popularity grew, it became part of the event lineup in four Olympic Games: 1900, 1908, 1920 and 1924. e U.S. team claimed victories in 1920 and 1924. Unfortunately, the departure of rugby from the Olympic Games after 1924 stunted the growth of the sport in America. Players often remark lightheartedly that the U.S. Eagles are the reigning champions going into the 2016 Games. A renaissance occurred in the 1960s and ‘70s that has slowly expanded to require a U.S. national governing body of the sport. In 1975, USA Rugby was created to serve as the game’s national governing body and is now an official member of the United States Olympic Committee. Currently there are no teams that are considered strictly professional in the U.S. e U.S. Olympic Team members are pulled from the pool of players who compete in national championships. “e Olympics has given focus to what has been happening the past 40 years in this country with the developments in woman’s and youth club play,” said Murphy. is growth has prompted more high profile events across the country in which USA Rugby is focused on keeping the momentum. It’s expected that the positive impact will reverberate throughout the region through hotel, restaurant, retail and transportation traffic. However, the most intense epicenter will be the City of Manassas Park, where Morretta “…hopes to continue to advance our own brand, market our new community center and all of the best the City of Manassas Park has to offer.” “is will be the biggest rugby event to have taken place at Signal Hill,” said Murphy, a Bristow resident, “It will definitely have a positive impact, raising the profile of rugby in the area to a national level.” e event is expected to be a monumental one for the Prince William County region. Morretta added, “We are excited to be partnering with Brotman, Winter & Fried, an exceptional organization that has a tremendous track record sponsoring large athletic events and tournaments. We look forward to supporting the USA Rugby efforts, this event, showcasing the City of Manassas Park and providing tourism opportunities to the greater Prince William region.” For more information about this event, visit NOVA Rugby’s website at http://nova.uspowerrugby.com/home, or contact Manassas Park Parks and Recreation at (703) 335-8872. A nonprofit development director for 10 years, Jennifer Rader now works as a freelance writer and consultant. She lives with her son and husband in Manassas. prince william living May 2011 | 11
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By Maria Bosack, Contributing Writer
t’s such a cliché, but it’s true: as soon as the weather is nice, you find yourself wanting to do anything possible outdoors. Luckily for residents in Prince William and Greater Manassas, there are a lot of things to do outside. One activity in particular that the whole family can enjoy is camping.
Camping is a great way to have some good, old fashioned family fun together. Picture it: the tent is pitched and the sleeping bags are ready... It’s time for some family fun by the campfire. Cathy Hvizdash, of Manassas Park, a former Girl Scout leader and avid camper, fell in love with camping after attending a Girl Scout event at Prince William Forest Park. “Now, we all look forward to our next camping trip,” she said. “I really love that the computer and T.V. are off, and we are outside enjoying nature.” She added, “I don’t know if it is the air or the hiking or the biking, probably a combination of it all, but I sleep like a baby.” Prince William County residents have lots of great places to camp, including a national park—Prince William Forest Park— right at their back door. Administered by the National Park Service, the park is beautiful, clean and has many amenities. Located in southeastern Prince William County adjacent to the Marine Corps Base at Quantico, Prince William Forest Park has it all: 37 miles of hiking trails, 21 miles of bike trails and four campgrounds sites, all within more than 19,000 acres. e whole family can enjoy viewing wildlife, fishing in the numerous lakes and streams, camping at one of the four campsites, hiking in the heavily wooded areas, and biking on the numerous biking trails. 12 | May 2011 prince william living
ere is even an abandoned mine to explore. Laura Cohen, chief of interpretation for the Prince William Forest Park, which serves as the largest example of Eastern Piedmont forest in the National Park System and protects the Quantico Creek watershed and is a sanctuary for numerous animal and native plant species, says the temperature of the park is usually 10 degrees cooler than the rest of our area, because of the tree coverage and natural vegetation. “We are trying to get a weather station here so that we can document that the temperature is usually 10 degrees cooler in the park,” Cohen said. ere are two campsite areas within the Prince William National Park: Oak Ridge and Turkey Run Ridge.
Camping at Oak Ridge Each campsite in the Oak Ridge campground area has a picnic table, a parking slip, a grill and a lantern post. ere are public restrooms with sinks, toilets and showers. Campers are encouraged to check with the visitor’s center or website for information about evening ranger programs and campfire talks that are also offered all summer long. An emergency phone is located by the registration booth. According to the National Park Service website (www.nps.gov), the campsite capacity of Oak Ridge is a family unit, or six people or less, and two tents (or camping units) per site. Campers may stay no longer than a total of 14 days in a calendar year (January
through December). Organized group camping is not permitted. (For more information about Oak Ridge campsites, call (703) 221-7181.)
Photo courtesy Jeff Owen
If you’re traveling with a trailer, it is limited to up to 26 feet in length and 12 feet in height; motor homes are limited to up to 32 feet in length and 12 feet in height. Full hook-ups are not available at the Oak Ridge Campground, but they are available at Travel Trailer Village, which is located three miles north on Route 234 off exit 152. (For information on the Travel Trailer Village, please call (703) 221-2474.)
Turkey Run Ridge Turkey Run Ridge offers tent camping or backpack camping. If you are inclined to go backpack camping, you will need to reserve a spot at the Chopawamsic Backcountry area. e Chopawamsic Backcountry area is only reachable by hiking to it and, like Oak Ridge, also requires a permit to camp there. Getting a permit for backpack camping is easy, says Cohen. “Stop at the visitor’s center, and fill out the paperwork for your free permit. It’s the best way to escape and to experience the primitive camping experience.” No picnic tables are provided in the Chopawamsic Backcountry area, and there are only eight campsites, with four people per site. Cohen suggested calling the park directly to ensure that there is room at Chopawamsic before traveling to the campsite. “Our busiest time is usually in the summer, July 4, Memorial Day and Labor Day, so it’s a good idea to call and make sure there is a space available,” she said. (For information about Turkey Run Ridge, call (703) 221-7181.) At the Turkey Run Ridge campground, each site has a picnic table, a grill and fire pit, a parking area and a lantern post. e restrooms have sinks and toilets, but no showers. “And there is absolutely no alcohol allowed here,” Cohen added. e park’s website (www.nps.gov/prwi/index.htm) shows that there is one amphitheater with bench seating, available on a firstcome, first-served basis. It is a great setting for groups as it has semi-circular bench seating around a fire pit. Cohen again suggested checking with the visitor’s center for availability. One question Cohen often hears is about cell phone usage throughout the park. It varies depending on your location and your provider, she said. Cabin camping is also available at Prince William Forest Park. “You bring everything but the tent,” Cohen said. e cabins are complete with fans, windows and cots with vinyl-coated mattresses. A barbecue pit is just outside the cabins, and there is a bathhouse nearby that is shared with other cabin campers. (Reserve a cabin by calling (703) 221-7181.)
Prince William Forest Park Celebrating 75th Anniversary On Saturday, July 9, Prince William Forest Park will host its “First
Summer Camp Out.” Cohen is excited about this event. “is is a great way to attend summer camp for a day at the Park,” she said. ree mess hall-style meals will be provided. ere will also be crafts and sing-alongs. Cohen suggested calling the visitor’s center to make sure you have a spot for this fun-filled day. Prince William Forest Park, which was established as Chopawamsic Recreational Demonstration Area in 1936, is the largest protected natural area in the Washington, D.C., metropolitan region with more than 19,000 acres. It began when a small amount of federal money was set aside by the Fresh Air Fund to develop the park as a getaway for the underprivileged youth of the District of Columbia. “We are so excited that a park that was started as a getaway for inner city youth has become this wonderful place with so much to offer,” Cohen said.
Greenville Farm Family Campground Another campground option in the Prince William area is the Greenville Farm Family Campground, which is located in Haymarket. e Greenville Farm Family Campground is unique in that it is a 200-acre working farm with 43 wooded acres which have been set aside for camping. Campers can roam throughout the farm and see farming operations, and enjoy the farm animals. ere is hiking throughout the wooded areas, but there are no designated trails. Fishing is also allowed at the campground (for campers only). Greenville Farm Family Campground has RV hookups and tent camping, a playground for young campers, and a bathhouse and laundry facilities. (Call (703) 754-7944 for more information, or to reserve your spot at this unique campground.) As the campground manager at the Greenville Farm Family Campground, Leah Glascoe has come across all types of campers. “We’ve seen the camper who rides his bike to our campground and has his gear in the backpack he is carrying, and we have also seen the expensive RVs with all the amenities at our campground.” Glascoe said. “But no matter how the campers choose to camp, they just seem to love it.” (continues on page 14) prince william living May 2011 | 13
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canoe camping, tent camping and RVing, to name a few.
The Protocols of Camping
Whichever type of camping you decide to do, though, whether you’re “roughing it,” by camping in a tent or going the less rustic route by camping in a recreational vehicle, Cohen suggests that new campers start slowly. “Just try it for a weekend, then for a while longer. After a successful camping trip, you will find yourself planning your next camping trip. You won’t even have unpacked your gear, and you’re already planning for the next trip,” she said with a giggle.
Whether you are an experienced camper or a new camper, there are certain camping protocols to follow. e first thing to do is to stop at the campground office and check in. Identify yourself to the campground hosts, and tell them whether you have a reservation or not. While in the campground office, you will register and pay the fees, and you’ll be asked how many campers, including children, are in your group, how long you intend to stay, and whether you're tent camping or RVing. Fees will vary depending on location of your campsite and the services provided there. ere are several basic types of camping styles: backpacking,
In addition to the many camping supplies you might need for your trip (sleeping bags, cooking utensils, food and drinks, including bottled water, a First-Aid kit, etc.), Cohen suggested
Camping in Prince William County The following campgrounds are open year-round and provide tent and RV hook-ups. Call the campground directly for rates and availability Photo courtesy Prince William Forest Park
Prince William Forest Park Park Headquarters Road Triangle Phone: (703) 221-7181 Fax: (703) 221-4322 ■ Oak Ridge Campground: 100-site campground with bathrooms, grills and picnic tables, and drive-up campsites. Leashed pets welcome. Tents and RVs welcome, though there are no hook-ups for RVs, and length restrictions exist. ■ Turkey Run Ridge Group Campground: Tents only. Six-site campground with bathrooms (no showers), grills and picnic tables. Sites hold from 25 to 40 people and parking is readily available. Alcohol is prohibited at Turkey Run Ridge Group Campground.
Greenville Farm Family Campground: Family camping on a working farm. Swimming, fishing, playground, game room, laundry and store on site. Pets okay. Area attractions include Manassas Battlefield. Campground open year-round, with limited facilities open during the winter.
■ Travel Trailer Village: RVs only. Concessionaire-run campground with full hook-ups for RVs. Pool and laundry facility on site.
Hosts: Carroll and Mary Ann Latham 14004 Shelter Lane Haymarket Phone (703) 754-7944 or visit www.woodalls.com/a/01550_greenvillefarm.html for more information.
■ Chopawamsic Backcountry Area: Tents only. Eight-site hike-in/hike-out, backcountry campground. Each campsite holds only two tents. No campfires are allowed. Pets are prohibited. Mountain View Campground 5605 Antioch Road Haymarket Phone (703) 753-2267 for specific fee information. Hillwood Camping Park 14222 Lee Highway Gainesville Phone (703) 221-5843 for specific fee information
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Hillwood Camping Park: Full hook-ups available. Long-term camping available. Amenities include playground, trails and Internet access in office. Nearby attractions include Bull Run Battlefield. Hosts: Mason and Charles Gardner 14222 Lee Highway Gainesville Phone (703) 754-6105, fax (571) 261-5139, email pat@hillwoodcamping.com or visit www.hillwoodcamping.com for more information.
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As a freelance writer, Maria Bosack has written for a variety of websites as well as for several newsletters. She makes her home in Manassas.
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destinations HISTORY COMeS TO LIFe:
The Ben Lomond Historic Site
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By Michelle Hurrell, Contributing Writer
estled between a church and an elementary school just a stone’s throw from fast food restaurants and shopping centers stands an anachronism: a brick historical home built by Benjamin Tasker Chinn and Edmonia Carter Chinn in 1832. is home, known as “Ben Lomond,” located at 10321 Sudley Manor Road in Manassas, would later become one of the more important historical sites of the nearby first and second Civil War battles of Bull Run in Manassas. e land on which Ben Lomond was built, which was the Cancer plantation, was originally a part of a Northern Virginia land grant owned by Robert “Councillor” Carter III, who owned numerous plantations named after Zodiac signs in Colonial Virginia. In 1791, Mr. Carter, partially for religious reasons, had a change of heart and began to free his 509 slaves; this was the largest number of slaves emancipated by an individual slave owner in the history of the United States.
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Ben Lomond became known as the Pringle House Hospital. Soon, the house and its land were overflowing with Confederate wounded. Surgeons, many unprepared, worked hard to help the soldiers survive using crude instruments, such as saws for amputation, along with ether and chloroform as a general anesthesia. e conditions were awful due to the heat, the blood and the resulting flies. e Confederates left the house in 1862 and federal soldiers moved in and looted the home, destroying the majority of the Pringles’ belongings, including their furniture. e Pringles had little choice but to tolerate the destruction of their home. Out of disrespect and boredom, the young soldiers covered most of the walls with graffiti. When the Civil War ended, the Chinns and Pringles tried to rebuild, but the Chinns eventually sold the property. ere were many new owners of Ben Lomond, the most notable being John F. Rixey, President eodore Roosevelt’s chief doctor. In 1995, the Ben Lomond Manor underwent another change. Jim Syring, a local resident, died and left his collection of nearly 200 heritage roses that were cultivated sometime prior to 1867 to the Lake Jackson Garden Club. In addition to the antique roses, he
Photo courtesy Prince William County Historic Preservation Division
When Benjamin Chinn inherited the estate, it was renamed Ben Lomond, after another favorite family estate, built in 1736 in Goochland County. After building the two-story main house with its dairy, smokehouse and tiny slave quarters, the Chinns leased the property out to the Pringle family before the Civil War began. Unfortunately, Carter’s descendants did not share his beliefs on slavery, as both the Chinns and the Pringles used slaves to farm crops and care for the Merino sheep they raised for wool. When entering the small stone slave quarters behind the home, they may seem adequate, until you learn that a space that would comfortably house two people was the home to more than four times that.
given an ultimatum by the Confederate army: leave the premises altogether or accept the offer to live together in a small bedroom upstairs, while the rest of the house became a Confederate field hospital for the mortally wounded. e Pringles, Confederate sympathizers, chose to stay. Despite their support of the South, it was likely unsettling and difficult to give up so much of their home. ough the house was a few miles from the battlefield, the Chinns could see the smoke from the cannons from their upstairs’ window.
Photo courtesy Prince William & Manassas CVB & Jeff Mauritzen
left a formal garden design. e club gave the rose bushes and the plans to the Prince William County Park Authority to be planted at the Ben Lomond Manor house. With the gardens of France as inspiration, e Old Rose Garden contains 5,200 square feet of bed space, making it one of the largest public heritage rose gardens in the United States. e roses, which are accompanied by other native plants and some wildflowers, fully bloom in mid-May. e garden is available for outdoor gatherings such as weddings and corporate events. Picnics in the garden are welcomed everyday from dawn to dusk at no cost to the visitor. Volunteer gardeners are needed to help cultivate and maintain the flowers; those interested can contact the site directly. e Pringle House Hospital at the Ben Lomond Historic Site is one of the few Civil War hospitals in Prince William County that is preserved for the public. Until recently, the manor house was empty, but this year, in response to the sesquicentennial of the Civil War, the Prince William County Historic Preservation Division is bringing Ben Lomond back to life, just as it was during the Civil War. Having been closed for renovations, the Ben Lomond Historic Site will be open May 21 and 22 from 10 a.m.–4 p.m., with free admission, as an interactive museum that will include reenactors and hands-on activities providing a similar experience to that of Williamsburg, Va. e grand opening event that Saturday will begin with a ribbon cutting ceremony and the words of keynote speaker George C. Wunderlich, executive director of e National Museum of Civil War Medicine, followed by speeches by Prince William County Board Chairman-At-Large Cory Stewart and Gainesville District Supervisor John Stirrup, Jr. is is an ideal time for families to come together to learn about such an important time in Virginia history. According to Bill Backus, historical interpreter for the Prince William County Historic Preservation, “We are not only transforming how the site would have looked like in 1861, but we are doing it in such a way that encourages people to touch, smell, and taste history. We want to make history come alive to our visitors so that they will hopefully go away with a more meaningful understanding of the past.” Visitors to the Ben Lomond Historic Site will have the opportunity to wear uniforms and hats, churn butter, spin wool, lie on the straw mattresses, and sample hardtack, a simple type of cracker made from flour, water, and sometimes salt. ere will also be military demonstrations, music, slave life interpretation, hospital demonstrations and medical displays. Each guest will receive discharge papers similar to those the soldiers would receive. Gardeners will be present to explain more of the history of the Old Rose Garden. When referring to the renovations, Ben Lomond Historic Site Manager Rob Orrison said, “e restoration and transformation is that we are providing a tangible link to the past. Not just to the Civil War, but to life in the area as it was in 1861.” Further emphasizing the present relevance of this time in history, he added, “e fact that the Pringles had their whole lives turned upside down—had their house turned into a hospital—is something that
many in foreign lands can relate to today.” Brendan Hanafin, preservation division chief, and Heather Hembrey, collection assistant, are responsible, along with Orrison and Backus, for the transformation. In addition to the Grand Opening Ceremony, there are several upcoming events at the Ben Lomond Historic Site. Beginning June 12, there will be “Slavery on Sunday” Tours from 11 a.m.–4 p.m. ($7 person and free for children under six), where staff will provide tours and share details of the typical activities of a Sunday for the enslaved community at Ben Lomond. is will provide a unique opportunity to look through the eyes of the slaves who kept the plantation running. And, July 21–24, from 11 a.m.–4 p.m., for the same cost of admission, the Pringle House Hospital 150th Anniversary Event will take place. During the event, individuals and families can enjoy a day similar to that of the Grand Opening Ceremony, with costumed interpreters demonstrating military and civilian life during the Civil War. An excellent educational opportunity—the Basic Civil War Summer Camp—will be held at Ben Lomond Historic Site June 27– July 1 for children ages 8–13 ($120 per child; reservations required). ere will be activities daily designed to develop a better understanding of the lives of the Civil War soldiers. Activities include, “Enlist in Virginia’s Army,” “Life in Camp,” “Infantry Drill,” “Did Civil War Soldiers Really Eat that Stuff?” “ Civil War Medicine,” and a field trip to Manassas National Battlefield Park. In addition to these special events, the site will be open ursdays through Mondays from 11 a.m.–4 p.m. until the end of October (tours on those days will be $5 per person; children under six are free). For more information about the upcoming events and volunteering, contact the Ben Lomond Historic Site at (703) 367-7872.
Freelance writer Michelle Hurrell has worked in the education and computer fields, and is now recovery support specialist for PRS, Inc., where she teaches classes at their Recovery Academy.
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Day Trippin’ By Jennifer Rader, Contributing Writer
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ack up the picnic lunch, fishing poles, baseball bats, drivers and putters and head for a day trip in Prince William County? Yes, Locust Shade Park, at 4701 Locust Shade Drive off Route 1 in Triangle, can provide an entire day of affordable, outdoor entertainment for the whole family. Upon searching for an end of the summer game of miniature golf, I stumbled across this park, despite living in the county for “an extended time.” Amazement describes the feelings toward the prize I found and I couldn’t wait for the next slowdown of our schedule to return. I absolutely agree with Dumfries District County Supervisor, Maureen Caddigan.: it’s a treasure in our area.
the 1970s the land was an unused portion of the Quantico Marine Corps base. e same year of the Locust Shade land transfer, the Prince William County Park Authority was developed and the land was then assigned to the Park Authority. e name of the park honors Virginia’s pioneered history with the original land tract granted to the Harrison family in the 1650’s under King Charles II. eir land grant was documented as the “Site of Chopawamsic” that was historically situated, not far from the park, near present day Route 1 and Russell Road. e Harrison’s home, known as Locust Shade, is the namesake for the park.
“For those that haven’t (lived here), there is an array of activities,” said Caddigan. “I’m very proud it’s in my district.”
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Beyond the rush of Route 1, entering the park provides tranquility. Your day can include a shaded hike through three miles of forested trails, leisurely bank fishing at a fully stocked pond, or more lively activities that entail batting cages, 18 holes of miniature golf, driving ranges and volleyball. Winding down, you may catch a show at the newly remodeled Jean Smith Amphitheater. Or, gather your family and friends for the perfect picnic and barbeque.
For the development of the Marine Corp Heritage Museum, 135 acres of the park was given back to the federal government by the Park Authority. Locust Shade’s three miles of trails include direct access to the museum site adding another opportunity to round out your family fun day. Diverting your hike in the opposite direction, you can walk a portion of King’s Highway, also known as Potomac Path. Generals George Washington and Jean Baptiste de Rochambeau moved troops to Yorktown using this road in 1781.
Locust Shade Park, considered a regional park, was dedicated the fall of 1980, but was gifted to the county a few years prior. In 1977, the federal government awarded a land parcel of approximately 300 acres to Prince William County through the Federal Lands to Parks Program. is program, initiated in 1949, conveys surplus federal land to communities for public parks and recreation purposes. In 18 | May 2011 prince william living
Standing out at the pond transports you away from metro and suburban life. It could be the gentle lap of the water onto the shore or the soft wind rustling through the surrounding trees, but there is no disputing that the park is a place of serenity—unless it’s a weekend and the paddleboats are filled to capacity.
In partnership with the Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries (VDGIF), the pond is stocked with fish twice annually. Joining the native largemouth bass and bluegill, in the spring VDGIF provides a three- to six-month stock of channel catfish, and in the winter, trout. Poles and bait are the responsibility of the fisherman, and anyone ages 16 and older must hold valid fishing licenses. Anglers can cast from the banks or the two floating docks just beyond the bank.
Speaking with Park Manager Ron Neuhaus, he said past summers have been brutally hot when the mid-morning and afternoon sun hit the area. e Park Authority made a priority of addressing the issue before the upcoming season when many day camp and parent groups will attend programming at the amphitheater. Neuhaus is looking forward to seeing how the improvements help attendance at the performances they have planned for this summer season. “We try to book special shows on Tuesday and ursday mornings for preschools and stay at home moms to bring the kids,” Neuhaus said. Beginning in May, several performances are scheduled targeting children of all ages. Reptile World will visit twice over the spring and summer with puppet shows, Lawrence the Magician and several storied performances planned in between. e amphitheater is also available for rental to outside groups. Local performing artists like Upstart Crowe got their start using the amphitheater at Locust Shade Park. With its grass and bleacher seating that accommodates audiences of 300 or more, this park asset looks to become of greater importance to Locust Shade and the Park Authority in the future.
Photos courtesy Jennifer Rader
Up the drive from the pond, the newly remodeled Jean Smith Amphitheater and the performances held there evoke thoughts of warm summer evenings. e amphitheater facility is unique to the Prince William County Park Authority, as Locust Shade is the only park in the county fortunate to have one on its site. Dedicated to Jean Smith, a Prince William Park Authority Board member whose life was cut short in December 2008, the amphitheater received a few upgrades last year and is a beautiful asset to the park and its programming. One of the improvements includes a large sunshade over the bleacher seating. Where else can you find this amount of activity, enjoyment of the outdoors, history and cultural offerings in one place? It’s a park to return to several times over because the experience can change depending on what visitors feel like doing in the park and what is scheduled for the day. “We are in the business of providing quality recreation to citizens and that’s a large part of quality of life,” said Blount. e Prince William Park Authority has several gems across the county that increase lifestyle value and Locust Shade Park is most certainly one of them. For more information on Locust Shade Park recreation and amphitheater performances, visit www.pwcparks.org/locust, call (703) 221-8579, or check out their schedule in the Spring/ Summer issue of Prince William County Park Authority’s Leisure Magazine.
A nonprofit development director for 10 years, Jennifer Rader now works as a freelance writer and consultant. She lives with her son and husband in Manassas.
e park has eight picnic pavilions that can accommodate small gatherings up to approximately 300 occupants with tables and grills available throughout the picnic area. ere are also three updated playgrounds adjacent to the pavilion locations and a half mile fitness trail, all providing great outdoor activity for families with small children. In addition to the multiple activities families can find upon an independent visit to Locust Shade Park, new this summer, the Prince William Park Authority has extended its youth summer camps to include Locust Shade Park. Locust Shade will host partial and full day sports and drama camps, geocaching activities, fishing and tennis lessons. “We do a lot of great programs and are very proud of services we provide to citizens,” said Doug Blount, Prince William Park Authority recreation operations director.
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Elegance at Columbus Grill By Casey Rives, Contributing Writer
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uno Duarte’s mission was simple enough: to create something different for residents to enjoy. And he’s accomplished just that with Columbus Grill.
buy a car—I never thought that from that point I would own a restaurant.” Columbus Grill is Duarte’s second restaurant; he sold his first to his previous business partner. Duarte saw the opening of Columbus Grill as a way to display his taste in food, his idea of upscale cuisine and his love for culinary arts.
“(Duarte) started the restaurant because he saw that there were no upscale restaurants in the area,” said Sue Khalatbari, events manager at Columbus Grill.
“I wanted to make this restaurant a place where people can come to kick back at the bar, celebrate in the banquet room or just have a really nice dinner in the restaurant area,” said Duarte.
A gem within Prince William County, Columbus Grill provides a unique dining experience, and the upscale interior gives patrons the chance to enjoy high-class dining close to home. Duarte purchased the building at 8349 Centreville Road in Manassas in October 2007 and after two years of custom renovations, in September 2009, opened Columbus Grill. High ceilings, dark wooden floors and private booths are only a few of the restaurant’s design qualities. Nuno Duarte, owner of Columbus Grill Duarte learned to cook at a young age and left Portugal almost 20 years ago for a better life and an ability to display his talents as a chef. “When I was 12 years old, I left school and took a job at a restaurant where I started my career of cooking,” said Duarte. “I came to America because I wanted a better life. My goal was to 20 | May 2011 prince william living
Duarte’s dreams have come true as the restaurant’s environment proves to be one-of-a-kind in comparison to others in the area. “We have two different sides. People can come in and enjoy a romantic dinner in the dining area where there is private seating,” said Khalatbari. On the other side, we have a large area with open booths and a large bar.”
e restaurant’s bar boasts eight flat-screen televisions—perfect for game days. Live entertainment is available in the bar area on Friday and Saturday nights with attentive bartenders who work hard to provide a fun atmosphere with great service.
“We have D.J. Karaoke on the weekends and happy hour Monday through Friday with $1 beers and $5 appetizers from 4–7 p.m.,” said Khalatbari. For those looking to book a private party, Columbus Grill also offers a private banquet area that seats as many as 120 people. Photos courtesy Columbus Grill
“We hold parties for sweet sixteens, weddings and even charity events for the Boys and Girls Club,” said Khalatbari. “e great thing about the banquet room is, unlike most room rentals, we don’t charge for the room—only for the food your party purchases.” “It’s a great place to come and hang out,” said customer Donna Whisk, of Manassas Park. “ere is always something fun going on and it’s a very relaxed atmosphere where people come to relax and talk.” Columbus Grill offers fresh food prepared daily. Menu items include traditional American favorites, such as, ribeye steaks, crab cakes, and lemon chicken, as well as traditional Portugueseinspired entrees. “e style of the food is Mediterranean and American,” said Khalatbari. Because of the Mediterranean style, there is a lot of fresh seafood on the menu. Our head chef is from Portugal and was actually flown in when the restaurant was opened.” According to the restaurant’s staff, the bacalhau assado—grilled cod with roasted red potatoes, onions and peppers—is a popular item on the menu. If it isn’t seafood you’re craving, indulge in the restaurant’s filet mignon a la bordelaise—a grilled beef tenderloin topped with portabella mushrooms and bordelaise sauce served with the vegetable of the day and mashed potatoes. Not only will this entrée be sure to fill an empty stomach, but its natural flavors will satisfy any appetite.
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a-kind,” said Duarte. “When you walk into my restaurant you will immediately feel like you are in a special place and that is the feeling I want people to have. I want this place to be somewhere that we can hold any type of event and people feel at home.” So get dressed up for a romantic dinner or throw on some jeans and kick back at the bar. Whatever your mood, Columbus Grill has something to offer. For more information about upcoming events or reserving the banquet room, visit Columbus Grill at www.columbusgrill.net or on Facebook at www.facebook.com/columbusgrill.
Writer Casey Rives, who resides in Haymarket, Va., is a communications major at George Mason University. Her expected graduation date is December 2011. Rives can be reached by email at crives@princewilliamliving.com. (see recipe on page 22)
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lone man has been running on a track for 24 hours. He runs alone, thinking of how he can turn one man’s cause into something that would unite his entire community in the fight against cancer.
Today, Relay for Life teams’ survivors, caregivers and supporters camp out at a local venue and take turns walking. A representative from the team must be on the track at all times for the entire event. Because cancer never sleeps, the event lasts for 24 hours. According to the American Cancer Society, there were 6,200 Relay for Life sites worldwide and 5,150 in the United States in 2010. One in 100 Americans participate in Relay for Life. Twenty-one countries participate and many overseas soldiers take time out of their difficult lives and organize a small remembrance ceremony and run in memory of friends and families who have been affected by cancer. Elissa McCrary, regional communications and marketing director for the American Cancer Society, who lost both parents to cancer, believes that what is most important about Relay for Life is that “for one night, thousands of communities unite, and walk side by side for a common cause, to fight this disease and hopefully, destroy it all together.” Diagnosed with thyroid cancer, Manassas resident Rose Ann A. Alzona started her long fight with cancer in 2002. After having her thyroid removed, she and her husband, Conrad, tried to conceive a child through in vitro fertilization, but that dream came to an abrupt halt when she was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2004. 24 | May 2011 prince william living
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Dr. Gordy Klatt, a colorectal surgeon who wanted to raise money for his local American Cancer Society, was that lone man, and he raised $27,000 during his 24-hour run on that track in Tacoma, Wash., which was watched by 300 spectators. It was only the beginning of what would become the American Cancer Society’s annual Relay for Life—the largest international fundraiser in the world.
Conrad and Rose Ann Alzona diagnosed with thyroid cancer, Manassas Park resident
She was given the choice to undergo a lumpectomy followed by radiation and chemotherapy or a mastectomy, and she chose to have a mastectomy because of her family history (her maternal grandfather and grandmother, as well as her mother’s sister had had cancer). “Also, I was afraid of the radiation and chemotherapy treatments,” Rose Ann said. Being diagnosed with cancer left Rose Ann angry and afraid. “I was mad at the world, because of what was happening to me,” said Rose Ann. “I thought I was being punished.” Rose Ann credits her husband for helping her to keep her faith and continue her fight. He told her that God would not give her more than she could handle. Until 2006, she felt too exhausted, defeated, and devastated by the disease to help others, but then her friends suggested that she participate in Relay for Life. It was then she discovered the power of her peers and realized that there were people who didn’t just understand what she was going through—they knew.
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Conrad Alzona has been the cochair for the Manassas Relay for Life for five years. e Alzonas’ Relay for Life team name, “Mabuhay,” means “long live,” or “alive,” in Filipino, Rose Ann’s native language. Presently, her team has 12 members and is comprised of three families. Last year, her goal was to raise, $1,000; she raised $3,000.
Three Relay for Life Events in Prince William Prince William County offers three Relay for Life events. e Eastern Prince William County Relay for Life will be held in Woodbridge at Forest Park High School May 14-15; the Manassas event will be held at the Prince William County Fairgrounds on the same days; and the new Haymarket event is to be held at Battlefield High School June 17-18. For churches that want to come together and participate, there is a Relay for Life event called Congregations against Cancer on June 24 at the G. Richard Pfitzner Stadium in Woodbridge. Last year, around 40 teams participated in the Manassas event, and approximately 80 teams took part in the Eastern Prince William County event; more than $400,000 was raised countywide. Prince William’s Relay for Life offers a wide range of entertainment throughout the night for both adults and children. ere are always live bands, dancing and games. Past events have included Zumba and Jazzercise classes, silent auctions and even a petting zoo. e most popular game is one where participants can, for a small donation, “take a whack at cancer” by smashing an old car with a hammer. Like the “Whack Cancer” game, most of the entertainment activities are small fundraisers. Teams may offer food, such as popsicles on a hot evening, or even manicures in exchange for donations. Many vendors give half of their proceeds to the American Cancer Society. JoAnn Murchison of Manassas, American Cancer Society community manager, during her first week of employment with the ACS, found out that her beloved sister-in-law was diagnosed with brain cancer; she eventually succumbed to the disease. After the difficult loss, what began as a cause for Murchison became a crusade. She now helps to organize the sites, the events, the teams, the vendors, the entertainment and the entire schedules of Relay for Life events, not only for Prince William and Greater Manassas, but for Reston, in Fairfax County, as well. Murchison agrees with McCrary that Relay for Life “is special, because it brings together
many different people to support one another and to raise funds and awareness for cancer.” ere are other ways that people can volunteer their time in Prince William County. For example, the “Road to Recovery” program offers transportation to those who need to be driven to appointments; those trained in cosmetology can offer their services to the “Look Good…Feel Better” program sponsored by Prince William Hospital. Said Murchison, “Although volunteering is a sacrifice, a small, selfless act makes a large difference, not only in the life of who you choose to help, but in yours as well.” Every Relay for Life is different, but three traditions are part of every Relay for Life: Celebrate, Remember and Fight Back. e “Celebration” tradition is marked by the survivors’ lap, during which only the cancer survivors and their caregivers circle the track to the sound of applause. e Luminaria Ceremony, equally emotional, is a silent event during which luminaries are lit for each person affected by cancer. is ceremony of remembrance is followed by a silent walk around the track. Lastly, the Fight Back Ceremony is a ceremony during which resolutions are made by all, such as quitting smoking or getting a screening test or talking to elected officials about cancer. ere are many poignant moments during Relay for Life: for McCrary, the most emotional moment the event is the survivors’ lap; for Murchison, it was the Luminaria Ceremony; but Alzona, it was the moment she shared her story on the stage at the Manassas Relay for Life event last year. is year is fourth year that the Alzonas have been waiting to adopt a baby. At times, Rose Ann becomes discouraged and thinks, as anyone would in her situation, “Why me?” Despite being constantly afraid that her cancer will return, though, she is a fighter in every sense of the word. For her, the most important part of Relay for Life is to let people know that they are not alone. To create a team, join a team, or volunteer to help with the American Cancer Society in your area, contact JoAnn Murchison, ACS Community Manager, at JoAnn.Murchison@cancer.org. Freelance writer Michelle Hurrell has worked in the education and computer fields, and is now recovery support specialist for PRS, Inc., where she teaches classes at their Recovery Academy.
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going places How to Become a Leader rough Brutal Self Awareness By Casey Rives, Contributing Writer
“You have to question your life, your job and everything around you. You have to be harsh to yourself to find out if you’re doing what you’re meant to do, what you’re best at doing and what makes you feel fulfilled,” said Becky Sheetz-Runkle, cofounder of Q2 Marketing and author of Sun Tzu for Women: e Art of War for Winning in Business (Adams Media, ©2011). Sheetz-Runkle has combined her passion for writing, knowledge of marketing and love for martial arts to allow her to live a life which doing what she truly enjoys. However, reaching a point of fulfillment wasn’t something that came without hard work and self recognition. In fact, SheetzRunkle’s journey in life is what has allowed her to be a successful professional today. “Now, after doing some research, I realize that many of my mistakes I made in previous careers may have been gender related,” said Sheetz-Runkle. “ere were many times I should’ve been bolder and more aggressive.” Sheetz-Runkle, who worked on Capitol Hill for a nonprofit organization, was introduced to many powerful board members at a young age. “I came in contact with many people, like (former Labor Secretary) Elaine Chao (R), just to give you the caliber of the power these board members had,” said Sheetz-Runkle. “I was young and although I was good at my job, when these powerful people would come through I would just put my head down because I didn’t want them to know how much I didn’t know. What I should’ve done was built relationships and stayed in contact with those people. I should’ve made myself known.”
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While Sheetz-Runkle believes that women in business have the same opportunities as men, she admits that female employees do not carry the same idea of confidence that their male counterparts do. “Women in early stages of their career, halfway through their career or even the upper part of their career, have imposter syndrome,” explained Sheetz-Runkle. “Self confidence and self belief is something that women don’t carry into the workforce the same way that men do.” Sheetz-Runkle later took a position in a marketing firm which focused heavily on technology—a concept unknown to her at the time. “You know, this was the late ‘90s and technology was really scary to me,” said Sheetz-Runkle. “I took this job because I wanted to learn something new and gain some expertise.” As a professional, Sheetz-Runkle believes it is important to concentrate on the strengths an individual may have within a position—not the domain expertise, because a successful individual can sell themselves with what they’re good at. A few years after gaining expertise in the technology marketing field, Sheetz-Runkle co-founded Q2 Marketing, a business-to-
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ife consists of day to day routines, tasks and obstacles—in a desire to satisfy goals. However, many never take the time to truly examine life and see if their current direction is what brings them happiness and fulfillment.
business technology marketing ďŹ rm. “While running my own business, I found myself very often talking with coworkers and clients about martial arts,â€? said Sheetz-Runkle. As a new business owner, Sheetz-Runkle found herself using martial art metaphors within a business setting. “I realized, you know what—there’s a really good book concept going on here,â€? said Sheetz-Runkle who soon began working on her book in a desire to share her ideas of business with the world. â€œî “is all started with my passion for writing, it’s something that’s always been there and has never gone away.â€? As an avid martial artist, Sheetz-Runkle has taken the disciplined concepts of Jiujitsu—“the gentle art of subtleness,â€? as deďŹ ned by www.jijifweb.com—and applied them to the techniques of business. “I started martial arts when I was 15,â€? said Sheetz-Runkle. “Most people will walk into a martial arts studio and say ‘I want a black belt.’I walked into the studio and said ‘I want to own my own school; I want to teach and I want to do this.’ I use martial arts as a way to build a bridge between Sun Tzu and businessâ€?
As a business owner, successful writer and active martial artist— Sheetz-Runkle is the deďŹ nition of a multitasker. However, this busy business woman can be found at her home in Woodbridge relaxing on her comfortable couch with her canine friend and grumpy cat while reading Sun Tzu for Women, of course. As for future books, Sheetz-Runkle says she may have a new one in the works, but isn’t ready to share details just yet. Leaders are leaders and with the ideas from Sun Tzu for Women, Sheetz-Runkle shows women how to be strong leaders while doing what they’re passionate about. For more information about Sun Tzu for Women or to contact Becky Sheetz-Runkle, please visit www.suntzuforwomen.com.
Writer Casey Rives, who resides in Haymarket, Va., is a communications major at George Mason University. Her expected graduation date is December 2011. Rives can be reached by email at crives@princewilliamliving.com.
Her newly released book focuses on the ideas of Sun Tzu,a Chinese general and philosopher who lived in 500 B.C. Sun Tzu is known for his art of war strategies and concepts. “If you talk to 15 businessmen about the ‘art of war,’ they understand it or at least know what it is,â€? said Sheetz-Runkle. “But women don’t understand—they’re unfamiliar with it. My goal is to take this concept to an unfamiliar audience and help them to internalize it.â€? î “e Art of War for Winning in Business focuses on a variety of topics from self-conďŹ dence and understanding yourself to excellence while understanding others. Sheetz-Runkle hopes that the book will allow businesswomen to realize their potential and recognize who they are or what they want out of life. “I make the book basic and simple but I ask some thought provoking questions. I want you to go back and ask yourself—are you really maximizing your potential here or are you holding yourself back? What’s in your way?â€? said Sheetz-Runkle. While the book is business-related, the concepts can be applied to many aspects of life. “I have male colleagues in business who have read this book and say they got a lot out of it—even though it’s targeted to a female audience,â€? said Sheetz-Runkle. “I also have a number of female friends who would’ve never picked up the book, because they’re not in a business setting, but because I’m their friend they did. And these non-business women say they love the book because it’s honest and it helps.â€? Sheetz-Runkle’s main idea is fulďŹ lling the passion that one desires. “You are fulďŹ lling your duty in life if you are doing something you are passionate about,â€? explained Sheetz-Runkle.
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uring the course of your life, you’ll meet many people. Of those people, you’ll probably wonder how they ended up and what they’re doing now. But spend just five minutes with Buffalo, N.Y., native Amy Wolfe, who now serves as the artistic director of the Manassas Ballet eatre and owner of the Manassas Ballet Academy, located at 9004 Mathis Avenue, Manassas, Va., and it becomes obvious that she is doing exactly what she was meant to do. ere hasn’t ever been a time that Wolfe hasn’t wanted to dance or just be involved in some aspect of it. “I think I put on my first recital at the ripe old age of five,” Wolfe recalled. e dance recital was impromptu and just for her family members. “My great aunt, who was not known for holding back on her comments, turned to my mother and told her to get me into a dance studio as soon as possible.”
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Dancing was her life, but in 1990, shortly after she married, her husband took a job at Washington Dulles International Airport, and the couple moved to Manassas. e two started a family, but it wasn’t long before she was dancing again.
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Wolfe, who graduated summa cum laude from Baldwin-Wallace College in Cleveland with a B.A. degree in theater, and earned an M.F.A. in dance from Southern Methodist University, became a dance instructor with the Manassas Ballet Academy (then the Manassas School of Dance), and also became a principal dancer with the Manassas Ballet eatre. In 1997, Wolfe became associate director of the Manassas Ballet eatre, helping them become a professional ballet company. She later became the theatre’s artistic director. She bought the Manassas Ballet Academy in 1999 from the same person who’d hired her as an instructor. At the Manassas Ballet Academy, Wolfe, who twice received the Meadows Award, given by Southern Methodist University to honor the accomplishments of an artist at the pinnacle of a distinguished career (the award was replaced in 2003 by the Meadows Prize) as well as the Betty Ferguson Award, given to outstanding graduate students, has been able to teach a great many children, as well as her own, an art that she grew up loving. In fact, both of her children started dancing when they were just two-and-a-half years old. And before she knew it, Wolfe’s son, Colin Joseph Wolfe, who had danced from the time he was two years old, was graduating from high school. “So, he did what any kid who has been dancing since he was two years old would do—he joined the Marines,” said Wolfe, with a tear in her eye; her voice full of pride. e dancer-turned-Marine, after fighting in Iraq for just seven weeks, died Aug. 30, 2006, when an improvised explosive device next to the military vehicle he was riding in exploded. e Colin J. Wolfe Memorial Golf Tournament, which 28 | May 2011 prince william living
honors his life, is held annually to raise funds to help bring educational outreach to other dancers. Wolfe’s daughter CeCe, the youngest of Wolfe’s children, attends George Mason University. “She wants to do something to help bring peace to the world,” she said. At the Manassas Ballet Academy, there are dance classes for children as young as two and three years old. “I am so careful when working with children this young,” Amy said. And while it may be a difficult task, Wolfe insists that children at these ages, while young, can safely be taught dance, “as long as the class is taught in a proper way—not too physically difficult—by a teacher who is centered on muscle coordination and the joy of movement,” she said. However, Wolfe said, the best ages to start dance are between eight and 10. “e children are able to concentrate, can remember their corrections, and can apply what is taught to the correct muscle group,” she explained. “One thing I always caution families who are thinking about a dance studio for their young dancers is to beware the studio who offers the combination classes,” she said. “What ends up happening is that the child is given a short lesson, short practice time, and then it’s time to change shoes for the different dance style. e student is taught the new style of dance, again with a short practice time. It has been my experience that the children have an extremely hard time learning anything in that environment.” Wolfe considers it crucial that dance instructors at the Manassas Ballet Academy, of which she became the owner in 1999, have a background in dance. “All of our classes are taught by myself or other staff here, each of whom has a professional background in dance,” she said. “Our academy students have a wonderful opportunity dance with the professional dancers that are affiliated with the studio,” said Ohio native Sara Gaydash, an instructor at the Manassas Ballet Academy. “I love dancing here because it is a small studio, and you feel like you are a part of the family.” Gaydash received full scholarships to such summer programs as the School of American Ballet and the American Ballet eatre. e Manassas Ballet Academy offers a variety of classes, including boys-only classes. And, aside from basic ballet, they also offer conditioning, strength training, flexibility, and coordination classes. “Many athletes are taking ballet and/or another type of dance class as part of their overall workout regime,” Wolfe said. “Healthy body, health mind, you know.” Since beginning her ballet teaching career in Manassas, many of Wolfe’s students have gone on to study dance in college. “Only time will tell where their dancing feet will lead them,” she said. Hebda Stark, who was a dance major at Mercyhurst College in Erie, Pa., and has been dancing with the Manassas Ballet eatre for four years, is an instructor at the Manassas Ballet Academy and serves as Wolfe’s assistant.
“All of our teachers here love dance, we just love everything about it,” said Hebda Stark, who has worked as a dance and ballet instructor and choreographer at Spacecoast Ballet, e Dancezone and King Street Dance in Florida. “We just love teaching the young dancers here, and watching them fall in love with dance just as we have.” When asked if she has a hard time staying motivated, Wolfe replied, “No, it’s not hard to stay motivated. Some people eat; I dance.”
As a freelance writer, Maria Bosack has written for a variety of websites as well as for several newsletters. She makes her home in Manassas.
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tambourines and elephants Hygiene is Not an Option By DeeDee Corbitt Sauter I walked by my nine-year-old and paused. Something was just a little off. “Did you wash your hair?” Bird was playing with my husband. It was after 9:00 at night but he had been given permission to stay up and shoot mini marshmallows in the dog’s direction. He had built a wooden catapult in Cub Scouts just an hour earlier and it was begging to be tested. In order to play with his confectionary projectiles, he was required to be completely ready for bed, with the next day’s school clothes and backpack ready. Of course, a shower was necessary. In my house, assumptions are made that soap and washcloths are used while bathing. Perhaps that is just nonsense thinking. George, my husband, gave me an odd look. Bird responded quickly to the affirmative without making eye contact. I looked again. “Seriously,” I repeated, “Did you wash your hair? With shampoo?” George looked genuinely confused. Obviously he does not have “Mom’s Intuition.” “Welllllll.” That’s all he said. The “L” sound was prolonged, dragging confession down its tail. George appeared astounded. Because I also have telepathy that was bestowed upon me the minute my oldest was born, I heard George’s voice scream, “HOW DIDYOU KNOW?” I just knew. It was that simple. Bird finally finished his thought. “I used water and got wet at least.” I made a comment at that moment that I had never previously considered. I am not sure why those words needed to be strung together at all, but once I became a parent, I was saying all kinds of things that could in no way have been anticipated. Like now, “Hygiene is not an option.” If I had said that no shower was necessary, then that automatically says that no soap is required. But, if running water is compulsory, those bubbles better be lathered up well! He’s nine and it was both P.E. and Cub Scout day; why would hygiene be an option? Because he is nine. I understand that; I don’t have to like it. Strangely though, while sharing this story with my friends, I discovered that hygiene is an option all too often among the robust and sweat glandenhanced associates of mine. As I am desperately trying to get my son to have more than a nodding acquaintance with Dove Extra Moisturizing Cleanser, adults worldwide are running amok with stink. Like a dirty, reeking little secret. I may be talking about you. When babies are involved, parents take great pride in bathing their little precious bundles who are more often than not dirt free from doing nothing all day. Bath toys have to be a million dollar industry for this über clean population. Maybe we need to create toys as scrubbing incentives for the adult. Perhaps I should design some and become rich. Wait; I may be onto something. Stay away. This is my idea. I will target my dirtiest of pals first. I have one friend, whom I simply adore. From the outside, she looks great all of the time. No one would suspect her little hygiene secret. Dirty socks, 30 | May 2011 prince william living
and by association, dirty feet. She bathes daily, applies makeup with detail and care, makes sure she has not just clean, but also stylish clothes and finally sniffs her socks. Ahhh, deep breaths. The older the better, she only changes them weekly, if that. The same sock does not necessarily stay on the same foot, but what does switching accomplish other than to share bacteria equally among all toes? I just realized I have no product for her. She actually showers daily and even washes her hair but doesn’t change the socks. Scratch her; there is no hope. I have another friend who also washes almost daily but wears the same clothes several days in a row. Not just the jeans, but the tee-shirts and sweaters. Apparently, it saves on electricity and water. It also saves her from wasting her time with me. Maybe that is her goal. Does she not think she sweats? I am here to say she does, and my nose is acutely aware of this. But that may be her purpose—to keep people away. Alas, there is no keen invention for her either. I am not seeing my riches yet. I finally come to a chum who does not enter the bathroom unless all her self-imposed criteria are met. She doesn’t like showers and I believe exclusively climbs into a warm tub only when it is surrounded by candles while holding a glass of wine. Once, when she was not given adequate time or privacy, she went six days between scrubbings. No kidding. For her, I can create a lock impervious to children, install a wine closet in her bathroom and maybe hire a babysitter. I doubt she would be enticed with little rubber ducks at this point. I do not have stink rights on women only. There are men who think they should not have to bathe or shave on weekends. Their jobs have such strict dress codes that they are basically forced to be clean every day. The weekends, therefore, should not have such restrictions; to heck with the family. I have a female friend who recently went on a date; they met one afternoon see a movie. When he, “The Date,” arrived, he was preceded and followed by a visible trail of cologne. The little vapor waves they use in cartoons to indicate a strong odor are not imaginary. They were modeled after men like “The Date.” Why so much stench? Perhaps he was trying to hide decomposition. Maybe he was excessively flatulent. Possibly his deodorant had failed and this was an easier option than a washcloth and a new swipe of the roll-on. Regardless, she never went out with him again and now needs therapy when she inhales that fragrance. He also needs no toys; he needs a schedule and a check-off sheet. It’s OK to shower on the weekend; no boring meetings are required. So maybe I do not have enough data available to create a tub toys for the lackadaisical bather. I will continue to ponder this issue as it’s clear to me and noses everywhere that hygiene should not be an option.
DeeDee Corbitt Sauter is a resident of Prince William County. Her column, “Tambourines and Elephants,” appears monthly in Prince William Living.
Azalea Charities Azalea Classic 2011
11th Annual Spring Gallery Walk May 6, 6–9:30 p.m. Old Town Manassas e spring and fall gallery walks have become an 11-year tradition in Old Town Manassas. Just follow the balloons to join the festivities as area merchants play host to the arts for the evening. Enjoy a visual buffet of works by local artists, along with refreshments and live musicians performing in many of the locations. For more information, visit www.manassasgallerywalk.com.
Castaways Repertory Theatre Presents: Godspell May 6–7 and 12–14 at 1 p.m. and 8 p.m., and May 19–21 at 8 p.m. Ferlazzo Building | 15941 Donald Curtis Drive | Woodbridge Cost: $14 general admission; $11 discount admission (senior/student/military or law enforcement/Prince William County employee); $10 each for groups of 10 or more; $10 for all matinee seats. Reservations may be made online at www.castawaystheatre.org. For information regarding Castaways Repertory eatre, call (703) 508-5418 or email info@castawaystheatre.org.
Manassas City Police Association 5K Memorial Run May 7, 8 a.m. Church & West Streets | Manassas Cost: $20 per runner/walker; $100 per team (public safety only); day of race, add $5. Event in memory of Manassas City Police Department Sgt. John D. Conner, III, father of four, killed in the line of duty on July 24, 1988. Funds raised go to scholarships that benefit children of MCPD personnel who are college-bound/attending college. Register online at www.runwashington.com.
Senator Charles Colgan Charity Golf Tournament to Benefit Transitional Housing BARN, Inc., Benedictine Counseling Services and BEACON for Adult Literacy May 9, 8 a.m. Evergreen Country Club | 15900 Berkeley Drive | Haymarket Cost: $250 per golfer; $750 per foursome. Includes greens fee for 18 holes of golf, complimentary continental breakfast and more. For more information, visit www.barninc.org, or call (703) 369-1325.
calendar Family Day May 14, Noon–3 p.m. National Museum of the Marine Corps 18900 Jefferson Davis Highway | Triangle Learn about Corsairs and build your own model. For more information, contact the National Museum of the Marine Corps at (703) 221-1581, or visit www.marineheritage.org.
Manassas Chorale “United We Stand” Spring Concert May 14, 7:30 p.m. Hylton Performing Arts Center 10900 University Avenue | Manassas Celebrate America with a selection of stirring patriotic tunes, including Rene Clausen’s Memorial,” in tribute to 9/11 victims. Concert with a Cause: Please help support the Manassas Senior Center by donating toiletries, tissues, pens/pencils, writing tablets or large print books. Cost: $15; ages 12 and under free. Tickets may be purchased online at www.hyltoncenter.org, by phone at (888) 945-2468, or at the door.
Relay for Life at Manassas in Prince William County May 14–15 Prince William County Fairgrounds For more information about the American Cancer Society and its programs in Prince William County or to volunteer with the ACS, call (703) 938-5550. For information about Relay for Life in Manassas, visit www.manassasrelay.org.
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May 1–3 Piedmont Club | 14655 Piedmont Vista Drive | Haymarket Join Azalea Charities on May 1 for Special Olympics/Boys & Girls Club Golf Day, and on May 2 for a Pro-Am Invitational. e first Azalea LPGA Pro-Am Invitational will take place May 3. Proceeds raised during the tournament will benefit Aid for Wounded Warriors and local charities. For more information about the Azalea Classic, visit www.azaleacharities.com, or call (703) 670-5238.
May 14 & 21, 7:30 p.m.; May 15 & 22, 4 p.m. Gar-Field High School | 14000 Smoketown Road | Woodbridge Cost: $8 in advance, $9 at the door. Call (703) 330-ARTS for group sales. Tickets may be purchased online at www.center-for-the-arts.org.
Catholic High School Open House
May 17, 7–8:30 p.m. Pope John Paul the Great Catholic High School 17700 Dominican Drive | Dumfries e newest Catholic high school in Prince William County, serving grades nine through 12, invites you to explore their beautiful campus, meet their teachers and learn more about their academic, athletic and spiritual programs. Information about admission for next fall and the following years will be available. All are welcome. For more information, visit www.jpthegreat.org, or email info@jpthegreat.org.
2011 USA Rugby National Championship Playoff Event May 21–22 Signal Hill Park | Manassas Park For more information, visit www.usarugby.org.
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