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table of contents August 2011 Vol. 1 No. 8

FEATURES For the Love of DOG ............................................4

Leadership Prince William Comes of Age ............7 Photo courtesy Daniel Winters

DEPARTMENTS from the publisher..................................................3 advertiser index ....................................................3 destinations Small Town Comfort in Haymarket ....................12 family fun Fun + Games = PWC Fair What Are You Waiting For?..................................14

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local flavor Party Down at the Electric Palm ..........................16 giving back rough the Eyes of a Dog ..................................18 going places Lori Leary, Your Pet’s Best Friend ........................20 on a high note An Extraordinary, Everyday Woman ....................22 tambourines and elephants But it’s Bedazzled..................................................25 calendar ..............................................................27

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Prince William Living Editor in Chief and Publisher Elizabeth Kirkland ekirkland@princewilliamliving.com Prince William Living President Rebecca Barnes rbarnes@princewilliamliving.com Contributing Writers Maria Bosack, Cindy Brookshire, Dennis Chang, Audrey Harman, Boyd Lillard, Olivia Overman, Casey Rives and DeeDee Corbitt Sauter Copy Assistant Marya Wright Unrath Photography Tamar Batista, Katherine Cantolina, Brandi Hilliard, Zack Owen, Allison Perrin, Kathy Strauss and Daniel Winters Graphic Design and Production Alison Dixon/Image Prep Studio Senior Advertising Account Executive Eileen Classick-Terry Advertising Account Executives Yahaira M. Stewart and Patty Tracy Prince William Living, the premiere lifestyle magazine of Prince William and Greater Manassas, is published monthly by Prince William Living, Inc. e opinions expressed in the magazine are those of the authors and do not necessarily reﬂect the views of Prince William Living. © Copyright 2011 by Prince William Living, Inc. All rights reserved. Materials may not be reproduced or translated without written permission. Visit the Prince William Living website at www.princewilliamliving.com for reprint permission.

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h, August in Prince William County. e word “August” alone makes some folks want to head for the hills, if for no other reason than that the heat in August is just plain oppressive. But at Prince William Living, we’re celebrating this last month of summer with a tribute to man’s best friend. Sure, the expression “dog days of summer” may be somewhat overused, but doggone it, we like it! In this month’s issue, read about what to do with your dog in Prince William County, in Olivia Overman’s article, “For the Love of DOG” (page 4). And, read about Montclair resident Lori Leary and her nonproﬁt, LUCAS (Let Us Consider Adopting Strays), in this month’s Going Places (page 20), by Boyd Lillard. Also this month, be sure to read our Giving Back story, “rough the Eyes of a Dog,” by Maria Bosack, in which she writes about Guiding Eyes for the Blind. While based in Yorktown Heights, N.Y., many people may not know that quite a few Prince William County residents act as puppy raisers for the organization, which trains and places guide dogs with those who are blind or visually handicapped. But this issue hasn't gone entirely to the dogs. You’ll also read about the Prince William County Fair in this month’s Family Fun article, by Olivia Overman (page 14). And, don’t miss Cindy Brookshire’s, “Leadership Prince William Comes of Age” (page 7), in which Brookshire discusses Leadership Prince William, which has become, as she puts it, is “the place for local achievers to gain personal insight, build winning relationships and challenge themselves to do no less than change the face of Prince William.”

(page 12), by Casey Rives; about the Electric Palm Waterfront Restaurant and Bar in this month’s Local Flavor (page 16), by Dennis Chang; and about Lisa Clark and her Magniﬁcent Belly Dance, LLC, in On a High Note (page 22), by Audrey Harman. And don’t forget to read DeeDee Corbitt Sauter’s hilarious Tambourines and Elephants column. is month, she discusses just how important organization is and how she might make it easier (and more fun) using nothing more than a pocketed vest and a Bedazzler. We hope you enjoy this month’s issue of Prince William Living, and if history is any indication, we think you will. What do I mean by that? Well, we don’t want to toot our own horn, but we did break a record with the July issue of Prince William Living. As of July 10, there were no more copies of the July Prince William Living available, with the exception of those copies that were still on our distributors’ shelves. With that being said, and at the risk of doing some shameless self-promotion, I’d say a subscription, at the bargain price of just $12 a year, is in order. Send your check, in the amount of $12, payable to Prince William Living, to Prince William Living, 4491 Cheshire Station Plaza, PMB 55, Dale City, VA 22193, or visit www.princewilliamliving.com/subscribe.asp to subscribe today. Get ‘em while they’re hot! Sincerely,

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By Olivia Overman, Contributing Writer

ome dogs are just plain lucky. ey get to play joyfully in big, grassy yards, meet friends while walking with a loving owner in their neighborhood, and enjoy savoring yummy food and treats. Some of our canine friends, however, don’t have quite as much space to roam around and may not have the opportunities other dogs do to meet other friendly canines... But all is not lost! Communities in Prince William County are doing their part to oﬀer great ways for you and your pooch to have some plain ol’ fun together. From walks in numerous parks, to organized play dates, to swimming in a community pool, and, coming soon (we hope!), our very own dog park, dog lovers won’t be short of things to do with their canine companions. One of the great things about Virginia and its state parks is the fact that you can bring your dog and let them enjoy the many trails available. In order to do this, of course, all state regulations need to be observed—dogs are not allowed on public beaches or in public facilities and all dogs must be kept on a leash. Prince William County boasts some of the greatest parks in the metropolitan area with hundreds of acres of hiking trails available to explore in parks such as Locust Shade Park at Locust Shade Drive in Triangle, Prince William Forest Park (also in Triangle), and Leesylvania State Park in Woodbridge. Just take your favorite canine and start hiking. But it is the latest news from the Prince William County Park Authority (PWCPA) that has some people in the county buzzing with excitement. “e county has appropriated an agreement to co-op some land from the Lake Ridge Parks and Recreation Association (to create a dog park facility),” said Dianne Cabot, spokesperson for the PWCPA. “But we are still in the master planning stage and there are a number of steps to go through yet,” she said.

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e land for the dog park, which is said to be approximately two-and-a-half acres, will be a place where dogs in the county will be able to run oﬀ-leash and mix and mingle with their canine friends. Neighbors in the surrounding area have been notiﬁed of the proposal for the facility and a public hearing may yet be scheduled. For more information on the status of the dog

park, make sure you stay tuned to the “Bark Chatter” blog on PWCPA’s website. “Interested citizens are fundraising in order to help build it, as an edict from the Park board stated no public funds could be used for the facility,” said Cabot. In addition to the proposed dog park, various organizations and businesses within the county provide a variety of organized events for dogs. Photo courtesy Daniel Winters

Amber Sutton, the owner of Dogtopia of Woodbridge, located on Persistence Drive, which provides dog daycare facilities, boarding and other planned events, is well aware of the need for dogs to be taken care of properly, which is why she opens her facility to the public once a month for indoor play dates. Sutton’s play dates are well planned and organized, but she is sensitive to the fact that the owners of smaller dogs may be a little hesitant to allow their pooches to mix and mingle with larger breeds. at is why she provides two play date sessions: one in the morning for big dogs, and another in the afternoon for small to medium size dogs. e afternoon session is the most widely attended of the two events.

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Prior to entering the 3,000-sq. ft. room used by Dogtopia for play dates, owners are asked to verify that their dogs’ vaccinations are up to date and sign a waiver agreeing their dogs are in good health. Staff members, trained to monitor dogs’ behavior and break up tussles between dogs before they start, supervise the play dates and provide water and toys to the dogs. In addition to the monthly play dates, Dogtopia also offers seasonal events, such as the Halloween event where owners dress their dogs in costumes. “is year owners submitted photos to our Facebook page,” Sutton said. “People voted for a winner from each of the 24 Dogtopias in the nation, and the winner was then presented with a 10/20 day pass.” Another event offered by Dogtopia is Bubble Day, during which staff blows bubbles at the dogs. Some of the dogs at the event take to it, Sutton said, while others are not so sure.

Fitzpatrick, owner of Dogtopia of Manassas, located on Balls Ford Road, said Dogtopia provides a needed dog daycare facility for the area. “People drop their dogs oﬀ on the way to work,” he said. “Some dogs spend their vacations with us and we have webcams for owners to check in on their dogs,” he said.

In addition to providing dog daycare facilities, boarding and other planned events, Sutton and Fitzpatrick also give back to the community. On July 17, Dogtopia of Woodbridge took part in a community dog washing fundraiser to raise funds for the Prince William County K-9 Unit. All funds raised were used to buy some much needed equipment for the unit. “Last year we bought a canine ballistic vest, a GPS unit for oﬃcers to be able to follow the trail, and strobe lights for oﬃcers’ shoulders so they can be seen from helicopters,” said Sutton. While Dogtopia may provide little paddling pools for the pooches during the summer, the community of Lake Ridge takes it a few laps further by providing a “doggie paddle” day at the end of the summer season. On that day, the Tall Oaks Pool is taken over by man’s best friend. Pooches belonging to residents of the Lake

Ridge community are no doubt eagerly anticipating the two organized doggie pool sessions, which will occur this year on Saturday, Sept. 10. Looking for a summer day camp for your dog this summer? Look no further than the Dog Eaze Inn in Woodbridge, where for two days a week all summer long, dogs can take part in creating sand paws and in activities like doggie boot camp. e inn also provides boarding and daycare. Dogapalooza is another event provided by the Dog Eaze Inn. It took place this year on July 16. “Every month we have a free event,” said Melissa Monaghan, general manager at the inn. “In July the event was the Dogapalooza event.” Dogapalooza is a carnival event with complete with games and activities especially for dogs. is year’s Dogapalooza included a “smooch the pooch” contest along with a demonstration by the Virginia Foxtrotters, who perform dance routines with their dogs. “Approximately 75 percent of the proceeds from the event went to help the U.S. War Dogs Association,” said Monaghan. e U.S. War Dogs Association is a nonproﬁt association that honors the nation’s war dogs and their handlers. Other past events held by the Dog Eaze Inn have included a “High Tea Pawty,” in honor of the royal wedding of His Royal Highness Prince William and Kate Middleton, and a Cinco de Fido event, at which “dogeritas” were served. In addition to special events, the Dog Eaze Inn also provides a “tuck-in” service for boarded homesick dogs and will even read bedtime stories to them. But if you want your pooch to be taken care of in the comfort of his or her own home, Alpha Pets, Inc., can help you out. Serving Prince William County, Alpha Pets oﬀers a variety of pet services, from midday dog walking to pet sitting for all types of animals to overnight stays and even doling out medications. “We also provide dog training and obedience training,” said Jen Jones, owner of (continues on page 6)

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(continued from page 5) Alpha Pets. “e only thing we do not do is grooming.” Jones, whose business is based in Lake Ridge, will go wherever the pets are. “Prince William County did not have very good pet care services available and those in Alexandria and Arlington only serviced the county as a side business,” said Jones. “I want to provide pet services where I live in Prince William County at Prince William costs.” So if you want Sparky to stay in the comfort of his own home while you go on vacation, one of Jones’ seven staff members can come and stay overnight, watch T.V., go for a walk or do whatever Sparky likes to do. But what is particularly special about all Alpha Pets staff is they are Red Cross-certified in first-aid and CPR.

Fetch! Looking to purchase some tasty treats or some additional accessories for your pooch to help curb your guilt while you’re away? en visit the Fetch Dog and Cat Bakery-Boutique at 305 Mill Street Occoquan. “Occoquan is such a dog friendly area,” said owner Lisa Erbe. Fetch oﬀers professionally baked treats for cats and dogs. “All of our treats are made by local professional bakers who do not add additional salt, sugar or other additives,” said Erbe. Fetch carries both an organic and regular range of treats. In addition to the seemingly unending array of treats, the store also oﬀers 10 brands of dog food as well as an abundant array of dog beds, coats, rain jackets, dresses, leashes and collars—all the accessories your dog or cat needs to look and feel their best.

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Like so many other county businesses catering to man’s best friend and to other pets, Alpha Pets gives back to the community by attending many pet friendly charity events, providing water, treats and free pet medical attention when needed. “We will be providing these services at the Help the Homeless Walk, sponsored by ACTS (Action in Community rough Service), on Oct. 1,” said Jones. The Fetch Dog and Cat Bakery-Boutique in Occoquan offers professionally baked treats for cats and dogs.

Cheshire Station Plaza in Woodbridge and Baja Fresh on Sudley Road in Manassas also allow you and your pooch to frequent the outside tables at their locations. ese are just some of the many places, events and organizations you and your furry friend can enjoy in Prince William; places and events that can help provide perfect days for you and your pooch. 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.

But Fetch is not simply a place to spend money on your pet; it also oﬀers organized events where both humans and animals can have fun together. It goes without saying that “yappy hour™” has begun for the summer and will continue until October. At Fetch, yappy hour™ allows pets time to come and play in the little pools on the front porch, enjoy treats, and basically have fun socializing and making new friends. But the fun won’t end there. e last weekend in October, the store will be organizing a trick-or-treat event where dogs that come in costume will collect a map of the Occoquan merchants who will be opening their stores to them. Fetch, of course, will be providing the wonderful treats from their bakery. In addition to specialized dog stores and facilities, some local restaurants allow both you and your canine companion to enjoy their locations. ese restaurants include the Chipotle location on Prince William Parkway in Woodbridge, as well as the Liberia Avenue and Sudley Road locations in Manassas. JuiceWalla at

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ow in its fifth year, Leadership Prince William has become THE place for local achievers to gain personal insight, build winning relationships and challenge themselves to do no less than change the face of Prince William. Barbara Main is a survivor. At age 16, her father died. “My mom said, ‘I don’t know where the next penny is coming from.’ So I went to work.” Today, she owns J & J Automotive Services in Manassas, a highly rated, award-winning and “AskPatty.com Certified Female Friendly” independent automotive repair facility. She’s also a 2011 graduate of Leadership Prince William (LPW)— one of 29 who entered the program last fall out of 250 applicants. Now, she’s touting LPW, a private, non-profit 501(c)(3) organization, to others—especially to business women like her LPW ’11 classmate Sarah Pitkin, president of Pitkin’s Home Center, Inc.

“It opens doors,” Main said. “You just have to be smart enough to recognize the opportunity and seize it.”

Mobile Think Tank Leadership Prince William is the creation of the Prince William County-Greater Manassas Chamber of Commerce and the Prince William Regional Chamber of Commerce. e two former chambers merged as the Prince William Chamber of Commerce and now comprise 2,100 business leaders, making it the largest business group in the Washington, D.C., metro area. Members of the joint chamber taskforce that founded LPW included: Debbie Jones (LPW ’10), former president of the Prince William County-Greater Manassas Chamber of Commerce and now the executive vice president of the Prince William Chamber of Commerce; Laurie Wieder (LPW ’11), former president of the (continues on page 8) prince william living August 2011 | 7

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Prince William Regional Chamber of Commerce, who recently retired as executive vice president of the Prince William Chamber of Commerce; Rebecca Barnes (LPW ’08), former chairman of the Prince William Regional Chamber of Commerce and president of Prince William Living; Huey Battle, chairman of the Virginia Workforce Council and regional manager for community involvement at Washington Gas; and Joe Martin, former chairman of the Prince William County Greater Manassas Chamber of Commerce and president of the Fauquier County Chamber of Commerce. Kristina Spitler, Esq. (LPW ’08), of Vanderpool, Frostick & Nishanian, PC, the incoming chair of the LPW Board of Regents, was also on the taskforce, and held the vision behind this inspiring initiative.

ey meet for a two-day fall retreat to bond and absorb Emergenetics®, a way of “thinking beyond boundaries.” After that, the class moves about the county for nine monthly day-long learning sessions that include hands-on activities and critical thinking challenges. For example, this year’s history and government session was held at Rippon Lodge, while the education session took place at Cougar Elementary School in Manassas Park. “One of my favorites was the planning session,” said Andrea Saccoccia (LPW ’09), executive director of Project Mend-AHouse. County planners tasked small groups to a charette, or an exercise, of designing a community that would satisfy all stakeholders. “ere are so many complex components to it,” said Saccoccia. “How much fun was that?” When not in session, LPW participants are encouraged to explore, from arranging a ride along with ﬁre and rescue to taking an OmniLink bus to work. Since 2008, a total of 116 people have completed LPW. Alumni continue to network through activities, from e EDGE, a hands-on experiential learning, teambuilding and organizational development training provider located on the Prince William campus of George Mason University, to the Jeepers! Creepers! 5K Run-Walk beneﬁting LPW planned for Oct. 30 at the Freedom Center. irty new participants are being selected for the Class of 2012.

Perseverance and Hope Because her heart for the community is 24/7, Saccoccia feels she is Project Mend-A-House. “My director’s hat is always on,” she said. “It’s a part of who I am—what I believe in. I help people.” (continues on page 11) 8 | August 2011 prince william living

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Resilience LPW supporters cheered when Carlos Castro, president of Todos Supermarket (LPW â&#x20AC;&#x2122;10) cut the ribbon on his 50,000-square-foot Woodbridge store in June. As a main anchor in Marumsco Plaza, the multimillion-dollar investment is leading revitalization eďŹ&#x20AC;orts along Route 1. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I personally found the Leadership Prince William experience very rewarding, not only because I was able to meet new leaders and learn about their challenges, but also because I was able to understand myself and how I relate to my community better,â&#x20AC;? said Castro, who migrated from El Salvador and became a U.S. citizen in 1990. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Developing new leaders is a must for our countyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s collective success.â&#x20AC;? Todos has been recognized three times as one of the 50 fastestgrowing businesses in the commonwealth by the Virginia Chamber of Commerce. But in 2007 that growth halted. î &#x201C;atâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s when the Prince William Board of Supervisors passed a controversial illegal immigration resolution, which triggered an economic setback for many county businesses. î &#x201C;ough the resolution was subsequently altered, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s taken Castro four years to recover from the impact of that time, during which he continued to speak to youth and serve on boards for Sentara Potomac Hospital, the NVCC Education Foundation and others. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I like to share my own story of overcoming obstacles,â&#x20AC;? said Castro. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I do it with the purpose of improving the image of the Hispanic community that was damaged by the resolution. Also, I think giving of your time and talent is even more important in an economic downturn.â&#x20AC;? Jim Aram (LPW â&#x20AC;&#x2122;10), MBA, administrator of Advantage Physical

î &#x201C;erapy & Rehabilitation, LLC, in Gainesville, is Castroâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x153;We Trustâ&#x20AC;? team member. (Each LPW class splits into smaller groups of four to six members after graduation. î &#x201C;e We Trust teams keep alumni bonded. ) â&#x20AC;&#x153;(LPW) exposed me both to the wonderful things our county has to oďŹ&#x20AC;er and the challenges we face going forward,â&#x20AC;? said Aram. â&#x20AC;&#x153;In the process, I established new connections and strengthened existing ones.â&#x20AC;? Some We Trust teams meet monthly; others meet just for LPW alumni events, or special milestones, like Castro's ribbon cutting.

Survival â&#x20AC;&#x153;My life is balanced now,â&#x20AC;? said Main. â&#x20AC;&#x153;My father told me, it doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t matter if you go to Podunk College and major in tiddlywinks. You have to have an education. When I look back at that turning point in my life, and how I consistently pushed through and pushed through, I see why Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m a leader, and why weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re a success.â&#x20AC;? For more information about Leadership Prince William, contact Executive Director Kathy Ellington at (703) 993-9607 or visit www.leadershipprincewilliam.org. Prince William Living contributing writer Cindy Brookshire (LPW â&#x20AC;&#x2122;10) is a freelance writer. She makes her home in Manassas.

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destinations

SMALL TOWN COMFORT in Haymarket

By Casey Rives, Contributing Writer

long the foothills of the Bull Run Mountains rests a town rich in history. Located only 45 minutes from the nation’s capital, Haymarket (population 5,702), which was established in 1799, stands as a large piece of history for Virginia. “e town was burned by Union Troops in November, 1862,” said Ellie Ivancic, director of the Haymarket Museum. “Two buildings survive from before that fire: St. Paul’s Church, which was the original district courthouse, and the McCormick house. Both of these buildings are on Fayette Street.” e rebuilding of the town began in the early 1880s and many of the buildings along Washington Street and Jefferson Street in Haymarket predate the Civil War. While no historic evidence exists circulating around the name of “Haymarket,” many residents believe it is due in part to being a previous center for selling and distributing hay. “When William Skinker applied to the state legislature to establish the town, he referred to it as ‘Skinkersville,’ but the state legislature approved a town called ‘Hay Market,’ with no explanation given,” explained Ivancic. Today, the town still remains historic and reflects the towns that were present during the Civil War. A Historic District Zoning Ordinance protects the town from losing its preservation. Each new building and business must be reviewed before being built to ensure that the design meshes well with the original buildings in Haymarket.

town. ere is not a lot of crime and there are always activities for families to participate in.” To ensure the safety of the town, the Haymarket Police Department even oﬀers a property check program to keep a lookout on properties in the area while residents are out of town. Aside from being safe for residents, Haymarket is also a great place for tourists. An obvious town for history buﬀs, it is also a great place for families to come to enjoy summertime activities. “e town holds summer concerts, car shows, Earth Day activities and movie nights on the lawn of the police department,” said Kim Kennedy, events coordinator for the town. “All of these events are family friendly and almost all of them are free of admission.” Perhaps the most popular of Haymarket’s events is the annual Haymarket Day Parade. On this day, the streets going through the Town of Haymarket are shut down. Visitors line the street with chairs and coolers to enjoy the town’s parade. Live music for all ages is present and vendors of local businesses inform visitors of their services by giving away free samples and providing conversation. “Last year I think we had close to 20,000 people present for Haymarket Day,” said Kennedy. “It’s something that’s been going on for over 20 years.” is year’s Haymarket Day is scheduled for Sept. 17 from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. Vendor information can be found online at www.townofhaymarket.org. If no events are scheduled during your visit to Haymarket, a simple stroll through the town can take you back in time.

Living in and Visiting the Town Beyond resembling a piece of history, Haymarket proves to be a great place to live and visit. “I highly suggest living here,” said Gregory Breeden, deputy chief of the Haymarket Police Department. “It’s a very family-oriented 12 | August 2011 prince william living

“It’s a great place to walk your dog and meet new people,” said Michelle Ziply. A resident of Chantilly, Ziply is a frequent visitor to Haymarket. “Everyone is so friendly. I’ve never been to a place where people you don’t even know smile and wave without thinking twice about it.”

Photo courtesy Allison Perrin

Places to Go Visitors of the town can stop in at Arthur’s Court Pet Bakery on Washington Street to get a gourmet snack for their canine friend before crossing the road to indulge in freshly prepared cupcakes for themselves at Cupcake Heaven. A great visit to Haymarket would most likely include a trip down Antioch Road to e Winery at La Grange. e curving roads not only provide a scenic view of the county’s mountains but also lead to Prince William County’s only established winery. e Winery at La Grange is a restored Manor House that was built in the 1790s. e original barn is still located on the property and wine tasters can stroll along the winery’s yard to examine the history of this previous farm. e winery even offers a General’s Battlefield Red for a true taste of history, which has been aged in oak barrels made from trees grown on the historic site of the Manassas Battlefield. “Haymarket is a very social community with an old town feel to it,” said Chris Pearmund, managing partner of the winery. “We get a lot of tourists and locals who come here but the great thing is everyone has fun and it’s like everyone knows each other, even if they don’t.” For a night out in Haymarket, try visiting one of the town’s restaurants for live music and entertainment. Giuseppe’s Ristorante Italiano and 55’s are two restaurants located on Washington Street which keep patrons both fed and entertained. “Everyone just wants to have fun and enjoy themselves,” said local guitarist, singer and songwriter Mike DeMeza. DeMeza even has a song entitled “Haymarket,” which talks about what it was like growing up in the area and what the town means to the people

who visit and live there. He plays his songs at parties, restaurants and bars in Haymarket.

Future of the Town Haymarket is a town for people of all ages—rich in history for the adults, fun activities for children and a sense of charm that only a town of its size can offer. “Haymarket has a lot to offer. We have definitely added on with additional developments and shops but we haven’t lost that smalltown charm,” said Pamela Stutz, mayor of the Town of Haymarket. Stutz originally moved to the area in 1995 to open an antique shop called the Red Rooster—a building which is still standing. “We are currently working on preserving the historic look of the town by adding brick sidewalks and renovating some of the original buildings, including my old antique shop.” While new shops, developments and residents may come to the area, one thing is certain—Haymarket will always be an escape from the busy life of Northern Virginia. e presence of history will make this town a go-to for any family wanting to experience the roots of Virginia. “It’s really a sweet town,” said Kennedy. “e heart in Haymarket is unbelievable.” For more information on upcoming events or the history of the town, contact the Haymarket Town Hall at (703) 753-2600. Writer Casey Rives, who resides in Haymarket, Va., is a graduate of George Mason University. She can be reached by email at crives@princewilliamliving.com.

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family fun

Fun + Games = PWC Fair What Are You Waiting For?

By Olivia Overman, Contributing Writer

he 62nd annual Prince William County Fair is set for Aug. 12–20, so get ready for the fun and games to begin! And just in case you didn’t think the county fair was going to be fun, check out this year’s theme—FUN4U! Doesn’t that tell you something? One of the “must-attend” events in the county’s calendar, the Prince William County Fair, which is Virginia’s largest county fair, oﬀers everything from carnival rides to livestock exhibits to a rodeo, and, the most attended event, the demolition derby. is year a demolition derby event will be held on three nights—Aug. 15, 17 and 18. “is event is our most popular,” said Catherine Clemens, president of the board of directors for the Veterans Farm Club, which hosts the event. “You do not have to be a professional to enter (the demolition derby),” said Clemens, “is year there is a ‘rookie only’ class on

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Aug. 15 where cars and trucks ﬁght it out in the pit, with the last man standing, the winner.” Entry forms for the class can be picked up at the fair oﬃce. Held at the Prince William County Fairgrounds in Manassas, the Prince William County Fair began in 1949 when it “was started by a group of young World War II veterans who came back from the war and wanted to promote the agricultural industry in the county,” said Clemens. Today, the fairgrounds and the fair itself are privately owned by the Prince William Veterans Farm Club and receive no federal funding.

Events, Competitions and Attractions, and Food, Glorious Food For those who have never attended the fair before, it is something to behold. Every year there is a Truck and Tractor Pull, and this

crafts, photography, clothing, canned goods, Legos, ﬂower arrangements and gardening,” said Arnold. “Last year our club participated in a square dance demonstration; this year our 4-H horse project will present a drill team demonstration on the ﬁrst Sunday afternoon of the fair.”

Photos courtesy Zack Owen

ere is also a 4-H youth camp scheduled for the week of the fair for children ages ﬁve to 12 to enjoy crafts, scavenger hunts and games. “e camp runs Monday through Friday (9 a.m. to noon),” said Arnold. One-hundred and sixty youth are set to attend the camp, which sold out earlier this summer. 4-H also runs a children’s barn during the Prince William County Fair. ere, they have a variety of crafts young children can participate in while at the fair. It’s a way, said Arnold, to promote 4-H within the county and to explain what the group does.

year’s spectators of the event will not be disappointed, as it is scheduled to be held on the ﬁrst two nights. e Truck and Tractor Pull event is a professional display of power put on by Interstate/Dragon Motor Sports, an organization that has been putting on such shows for more than 25 years. Of course, no fair would be considered a fair without at least a Ferris wheel and other carnival rides and games. is year’s games and carnival rides are put on by Deggeller Attractions, which will provide more than 30 rides, according to Clemens. “And if people purchase the Family Five-Pack Pass (entry for ﬁve people) for just $60, all rides are included,” she said.

e county fair is not only a place members of 4-H can receive credit for the awards they win. Said Arnold, “Hanging out with friends at the county fair is always a summertime favorite, which becomes an important cherished memory of childhood.”

Magic at the Fair 4-H won’t be the only draw for children at the fair. Every day during the week, kids will also have the chance to enjoy Agricadabra, a magic show that teaches children about agriculture.

French fries, funnel cakes, cotton candy and corn dogs will be the order of the day for those who choose to take part in the largest fair in the Commonwealth. And you most deﬁnitely cannot go home without winning the obligatory cuddly toy. Events, competitions and attractions are set to continue every day for nine days with weekday opening hours from 3–10 p.m., and weekend hours commencing at noon. “Lots of talent will be taking part, including the Nokesville 4-H horse group, who will be giving a horse drill, and our newest and, we hope, one of the biggest attractions this year the Freestyle Connection BMX stunt team will put on a riding demonstration,” said Clemens.

4-H “My club has been around since 2003 and we have been actively involved in the county fair every year since then, said Nokesville 4-H Club Organizational Leader Sandy Arnold. “Being involved in the county fair is a known tradition of being an active 4-H member ever since its inception in 1902.” Children who participate in 4-H are encouraged to enter the fair’s competitions. “We have had children submit entries in these categories: chickens, home baked goods, 4-H portfolios, arts and

“We show what farmers started out doing but bring it into the 21st century, said Brad Matchett, owner of Agricadabra. “We teach everything from what percentage of women are in agriculture to egg production to milk production.” Each educational magic show will be 25 minutes long with three shows daily, with four on Saturday and Sunday, according to Matchett. “It’s a family show with something for everyone from three years and up,” he said. (continues on page 24) prince william living August 2011 | 15

local flavor

Party Down at the

Electric Palm

By Dennis Chang, Contributing Writer

he wooden sign encircled in a lively frame of Christmas lights reads “e Electric Palm Waterfront Restaurant and Bar.” Nearby, an electric palm tree blooms neon hues of green and red. Music and the sounds of lively conversation waft in from over the waterfront. On any given weekend evening in Woodbridge, one can drive down Sea Ray Lane, tucked just off Gordon Boulevard, and visit e Electric Palm Waterfront Restaurant and Bar at the Prince William Marina. After heading down the winding drive, lit with Christmas lights and partitioned by a traditional nautical rope fence, one finds themselves facing the waterfront restaurant in its full glory: two stories of open-air decks bustling with activity, a full band playing by the bar downstairs, an elegant nautical theme decked out with Christmas lights and electric palm trees. It’s holiday décor with a twist, and seems to say that here it’s always a holiday, that e Electric Palm is no mere restaurant; it’s a party scene and a getaway. Walking into the restaurant the first thing one notices is how well kept it is. From the “Tiki Bar” downstairs, with its thatched grass roof and driftwood bar stools, to the bathrooms inside, 16 | August 2011 prince william living

replete with bowls of ﬂower-petal potpourri, the restaurant is pristine and decorated with an overall air of elegance. Upstairs is the ﬁne dining restaurant, reminiscent of the open, spacious dining hall of a cruise liner. Windows line the east wall overlooking the Occoquan Reservoir, making for a sunny ambience in the daytime and a lively one at night. Port windows between the indoor bar and dining room and lights hung like boat ropes continue the aquatic theme subtly. e dress code here is casual; you can wear jeans and a T-shirt here, but you’ll probably want to dress up a bit before a night out at e Palm.

Out of Nothing Restaurant and marina owner Carlton Phillips comes zipping over from the docks in a golf cart and pulls up a seat at the bar. Still in his mechanic’s work shirt and boots, he says he’s been working all day down at the marina as usual. “I’m a very handson person,” he explains with a smile. He is brimming with energy and seems like a man who’s very satisﬁed with his work. As we settle down he tells the story of how e Electric Palm came to be.

“We’ve gone over and over I don’t know how many diﬀerent cooks we had, and managers,” says Roxie. Finding good employees for a restaurant with no reputation proved to be the biggest challenge for the young couple. Waiters didn’t want to work where they might not make adequate tips and experienced cooks had no reason to want to be there. But over time the restaurant’s revenue increased, the workers’ income increased, and employment at the Palm is now in high demand. Photos courtesy Brandi Hilliard

“We get calls all the time from people all around who want to come here. I think we’re on the map,” says Roxie with a conﬁdent smile.

Success

“I started in town and bought a place called Prince William Marine Sales,” Phillips begins. It was 25 years ago when he ﬁrst bought Prince William Marine Sales down by the Occoquan. After 12 years of running the local business he bought up a nearby property with a dilapidated marina called Riverview from the local condo association, ﬁxing it up himself to expand his budding enterprise. ree years later, the nearby Woodbridge Marina was being seized in a bank foreclosure and he acquired that as well. Renovating all this land was no walk in the park. “When we bought this place it had a huge 50-foot by 30-foot deep raw sewage treatment plant and a small tennis court… It was a dump-yard and there (were) over 40 washing machines, refrigerators, and dryers on that property,” Phillips said. He was personally involved in every bit of the work, using rented construction equipment and hiring day laborers when he and his employees couldn’t do it themselves. Pointing to the Electric Palm, he explains how it was once an antiquated bathhouse for the boaters. “I tore down the building myself. I did every bit of this. ere was no general contractor.” e result of his hard work is what we see today as a single massive entity on the waterfront: Prince William Marina.

Today the restaurant is a big name not only among the boating community but also with those just looking for a good night out. Often on weekend nights the marina’s massive 600-car parking lot is fully packed. e Tiki Bar downstairs, which features a full bar and grill, has been a big hit. On summer weekends there is live music ranging from rockabilly to reggae to country rock. Upstairs the ﬁne dining restaurant’s menu is standard American cuisine with seafood. e kitchen is open for all diners to see and just this year the health inspector mentioned that he had never seen a cleaner kitchen in his entire career. e Electric Palm’s slow but sure rise to success is the product of sheer dedication and hard work. Many years in coming, the restaurant has ﬁnally hit its stride and is rapidly becoming a name for Woodbridge and Prince William County.

Necessity is the Mother of Invention “Most of the time we’ve probably got about 120 boats here that people spend their weekend on,” Phillips says. Over time the Prince William Marina went from being a station for boat storage and sales to a resort for the local boaters to spend their summers and weekends. With a swimming pool and two bathhouses, the resort had everything boaters needed to stay as long as they liked. Everything, that is, except for a place to eat. “So, we decided it was time to build a restaurant.” In 2007 e Electric Palm was built. Phillips struggled with running it for a year until the current co-owners and couple Roxie and Lannie Blum came along. As Roxie will attest, bringing up a restaurant from scratch is not without its fair share of challenges.

“It’s about the entrepreneurial spirit,” says Phillips. “In the U.S.A., if you want it, you can get it if you want to work hard enough. I’m a ﬁrm believer of that.”

Author Dennis Chang is an English major at Virginia Tech. He resides in Fairfax.

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giving back

rough the

Eyes of a Dog By Maria Bosack, Contributing Writer

ot long ago, there was a lady in a Prince William County store and the dog she was with wore a vest that read “Guiding Eyes for the Blind.” e woman holding the dog’s leash, though, didn’t appear to be handicapped, and, as it happened, she wasn’t; she was puppy raiser for a Yorktown Heights, N.Y.-based organization known as Guiding Eyes for the Blind. ere are nine puppy raisers for Guiding Eyes for the Blind who live in Prince William County, and you, too, may have seen one or more of these individuals and their dogs while running errands, sitting in church, or watching a baseball game. Guiding Eyes for the Blind, a nonproﬁt organization that began in 1954 to help individuals termed legally blind function more independently, has placed more than 7,200 dogs throughout the United States and in many parts of the world. e guide dogs, which provide assistance as necessary to the blind, need to be specially trained for that function. It takes about two years of training before guide dogs can be placed with blind or visually impaired people who need them. Basic training begins in puppyhood at the home of the puppy raiser, who has that puppy until it is 18 months old. e dog is then trained for another six months, and, at the end of the twoyear period, he (or she) is ready to be a guide dog.

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Michelle Brier, Guiding Eyes for the Blind’s marketing manager, said the criteria for puppy raisers are simple. “It involves time, love and commitment,” she said. “Puppy raisers come from all walks of life and are very diverse. We train the puppies in three very important areas: basic obedience, house manners, and socialization.” Jane Russenberger, breeding director for the Guiding Eyes for the Blind, said that without puppy raisers, Guiding Eyes for the Blind wouldn’t have guide dogs. “ese wonderful puppy raisers provide a loving and nurturing home, and teach our dogs basic house rules,” Russenberger said. “is builds confidence for the pups, and helps them develop their socialization skills.” Wendy Minke, a Manassas resident for more than 14 years, has been a puppy raiser for the Guiding eyes for the Blind since 2003. “e only thing I pay for is food and toys,” said Minke. “Guiding Eyes for the Blind pays for everything else—including medical and transportation. Basically anything I pay for is tax deductible.” “We are basically sponsored by people who believe in what we do,” Brier said. Guiding Eyes for the Blind’s budget is around $20 million, and funding comes from private individuals, grants, and corporate sponsors. Minke is helping by raising a puppy named Magnus—a 12month-old black Labrador retriever. is is the eighth dog she has helped train, and she loves it. She described the training as ongoing. “At first, we attended weekly puppy classes, so that we can get the training we need, and so that the staff can see how the puppy is progressing,” Minke said. “ey (Guiding Eyes for the Blind) want everyone in the house to be on board, so that the placement can be successful. You have to be able not only to train the puppies, but to be able to give them away once the dog is 18 months for specialized training, then your puppy will graduate from the program and be placed with someone who needs him,” she said. Of the guide dogs trained for Guiding Eyes for the Blind, 95 percent are black and yellow Labrador retrievers. e remaining five percent are German shepherds, golden retrievers and G-Labs (golden/Lab crosses). “ese dogs are chosen because their health and temperament are superior for guide dog work,” Brier explained. Minke loves being part of Guiding Eyes for the Blind. “We get to be a part of a group that will train these puppies to help a blind person live more independently. ese dogs (are) like wings for the blind person because they are able to give the gift of freedom to a person who is blind or visually impaired.” Minke received Magnus when he was eight months old. He is 12 months old now, and she will have him for another six months. en he will he will work with professional trainers who will take all of the training the puppy raisers have started, and further train them to be guide dogs for the blind and visually handicapped. Trainers will teach the dogs such tasks as how to navigate around obstacles, how to travel in a straight line, and how to navigate elevation. After six months of this kind of intensive training, the

dog will be ready to be a guide dog. By the age of two, the dogs and are physically, emotionally and mentally ready to be guide dogs, and will stay with their human companions for eight to 10 years, until the dog retires. “Time, love, and commitment—those are the qualities we look for when we work with our puppy raisers,” said Brier. “From there, we offer at least six to eight hours of pre-placement classes, then a home visit, then the dog is placed at the home.” Minke said her first goal with a puppy is to housebreak it. “I also try to limit the barking, since I know many of the dogs are placed with blind people who live in apartments,” she said. As puppy raisers get used to their puppies, and the puppies gets used to their raisers, raisers are taught to use basic commands such as “dress,” “sit,” “stay,” “down,” “come,” and “back.” Puppy raisers are also taught to say the phrase “you’re free,” so that the dog can learn to rest and to be ready for the next command. “We attend weekly classes, which is great because we can learn how to better communicate with the puppies,” Minke said. e classes also allow Minke and other raisers hear new ideas and brainstorm about what works and what doesn’t. Guide dogs from Guiding Eyes for the Blind have already been placed with 24 blind or visually impaired people in Northern Virginia, giving these individuals the freedom to travel safely and the ability to do things that, prior to having their guide dogs, might have been difficult for these handicapped individuals to do. “It’s like someone is taking the steering wheel while you are driving,” said Brier. “Our guide dogs make the blind person feel like they can drive again.” Said Minke, “It takes patience, love and a lot of hard work, but it is definitely worth it.” For more information about Guiding Eyes for the Blind, visit www.guidingeyes.org, or call (866) 432-5227.

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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going places

Lori Leary

Your Pet’s Best Friend By Boyd Lillard, Contributing Writer

f you have recently been to the Prince William County animal shelter to find a pet or to have your pet spayed or neutered, you’ve probably benefited from the hard work and dedication of Lori Leary. Leary is the executive director of LUCAS; “Let Us Consider Adopting Strays.” e nonprofit organization focuses on reducing the euthanization of domestic animals by spaying and neutering and helps low-income pet owners by subsidizing the cost of the procedure. Additionally, LUCAS helps by educating and raising awareness on the importance of spaying and neutering. Leary recalled the story about her beloved adopted dogs, Lucas and Guinness, which served as the catalyst for the formation of LUCAS: “It was a cold January day. It had just snowed the night before and my dogs (Lucas and Guinness) thought the lake was a solid field of snow. ey ventured out across the lake and they both fell through the ice. Unfortunately, Lucas (a Springer Spaniel) didn’t come back up, and Guinness, our chocolate Lab, managed to be saved by one of our neighbors. It was a very tragic event for my family and also for my girlfriend (Petra Bietsch), who worked with me. We were very sad, and the two of us sat down and decided that something good had to come from something so tragic. So we thought about it, and thought about it.”

Photo courtesy Katherine Cantolina

Leary and Bietsch decided to create an organization to help reduce euthanasia. “Adoption—as great as it is—is not the answer to reducing euthanasia. e answer to reducing euthanasia is spaying and neutering your pet.” With no experience operating a nonproﬁt organization, Bietsch and Leary jumped right in. “Neither one of us had done any solicitations of recruitment of volunteers. It was sink or swim; make the phone calls, start networking, get out there and start talking about it, go knocking on doors—a lot of knocking on doors,” Leary said. Lori Leary, the executive director of LUCAS (Let Us Consider Adopting Strays), enjoys some time at home with her “extended family.”

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Bietsch added, “Lori’s devotion to and love for animals—any animal—is what makes her special and so very determined to make a diﬀerence in their lives.”

LUCAS and Leary have been successful raising funds with their two annual events, “Las Vegas Week” and the “Paw Wow.” Las Vegas Week is an event where participants buy raffle tickets to win a week trip to stay in the Leary family’s Vegas timeshare, and the Paw Wow is an event that includes a pet walk, contests, and raffles. Each of those events has allowed LUCAS to pay for the spaying and neutering of 50 domestic animals. Additionally, LUCAS was recently awarded $2,500 by the PETCO Foundation, which awards both large and small organizations that promote spaying and neutering. Leary says like everything else LUCAS does, that award money will go toward the spaying and neutering of domestic animals. “It’s estimated that six to seven million domestic pets are born every year,” Leary said. “It’s also estimated that three to four million of them are euthanized because there just are not enough homes. When you tell people that three to four million cats and dogs are being euthanized, they go, ‘that’s a shame; that’s terrible.’ But I don’t think anyone can wrap their mind around three to four million animals put to death for no reason other than the fact they were born. “Adoption’s not the answer because you would have to adopt six million more animals a year to keep up with the demand,” Leary continued. “We would have to increase shelter space by 44 times of what it already is. It’s not going to happen. ere aren’t enough homes; there isn’t enough shelter space.” In addition to being executive director of LUCAS, Leary is on the board of the Prince William Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (PWSPCA) and is a member of the county-appointed Animal Advisory Committee (AAC). LUCAS works with the PWSPCA in their Neuter Commuter program by subsidizing the cost of spay and neuter procedures. is program helps lowincome pet owners get their pets spayed and neutered for a nominal fee. A van, driven by PWSPCA staff and transporting 40–60 pets, picks up the animals and takes them to the Shenandoah Valley Spay and Neuter Clinic, where they’re kept overnight for the procedure. e animals are returned to their owners the following day. “I’ve known (Leary) for many years, and she has worked with us, last year, on various projects,” said PWSPCA President Melissa Korzuch. LUCAS has helped in paying for the spaying and neutering of 50 PWSCPA animals. e AAC, comprised of pet-loving citizens in the county, veterinary professionals and animal rights organization members, is a new committee, appointed by the Board of County Supervisors, to address domestic animal issues in Prince William County. When the committee was appointed, the animal shelter compliance rate was 40 percent, but within six months of the installment of the committee, the compliance rate increased to 70 percent. e AAC celebrated another victory, this June, when the PWSPCA awarded the group with an $8,000 check, which will go toward a new database for the Prince William County Animal Shelter. “e new database allows us to keep track of animals that may

have been admitted to our shelter in the past, allows us to automatically update those animals currently housed in the shelter to PetFinder and other pet databases so owners may look for lost dogs and cats and potential adopters can view, in near real time, the animals currently up for adoption, allows us to keep accurate, legible records for all treatments and movements of animals in our shelter, and provides mandatory ﬁelds to be populated to ensure compliance and accuracy with state veterinarian requirements,” said Lieutenant Dawn Harman of the Prince William County Animal Control Bureau branch of the Prince William County Police Department. Harman said Leary is a welcome resource for the shelter. “She always has a sunny and positive outlook and is committed to helping animals,” Harman said. “Lori doesn’t suggest things can’t be done, but rather looks for resources and ways to make things happen. I am very fortunate to have her as a colleague and friend of the shelter.” Leary is excited about a number of things in the works with the AAC, including a foster program for pets, which is in the planning stages, and a euthanasia oversight board, which is currently being initiated by the county shelter. e euthanasia oversight board will decide, as a body, whether an animal needs to be euthanized, whereas previously, a single individual could make that decision. “When I talk about ending euthanasia, I’m talking about ending euthanasia of homeless, adoptable, healthy animals,” said Leary. She understands that there are dangerous animals that are either rabid or overly aggressive, and that the only option for those animals is to have them put down. Leary hopes that a behavioral hotline, coming soon in the county, will help with the retention rate of adopted animals. Pet owners will be able to call the hotline for advice on their newly adopted animal. Most importantly, though, the AAC is talking with veterinarians who would be willing to come to the shelter to perform the spaying and neutering of shelter animals. When asked about her long-term goal for LUCAS, Leary said, “at’s easy; a no-kill shelter.” e shelter wouldn’t have to be completely under the banner of LUCAS, but Leary said she would like LUCAS to have a part of it. She would like to see LUCAS pay for an operating room for spaying and neutering. “But that’s my long-term (goal),” Leary said. Look for LUCAS’ next fundraiser, Wags N’ Wine, in midOctober. Sponsored by WineStyles of Montclair, the event will be a wine-tasting of dog-themed wines. ere will also be a raﬄe, and hors d’œuvres will be served. For more information on this event and all other LUCAS activities and initiatives, visit the LUCAS website at www.lucascares.org. Boyd studied religion at Shenandoah University in Winchester, Va. He has worked as a contributing writer and editor in the nonprofit field and currently resides in Dale City. prince william living August 2011 | 21

on a high note

Extraordinary, Everyday Woman By Audrey Harman, Contributing Writer

other and grandmother Lisa Clark took what was once a side party business affiliated with a fitness studio and turned it into what is now Magnificent Belly Dance, LLC. Clark, who hails from the Finger Lakes in New York, moved to Prince William County for her husband’s job 20 years ago. Following her motto, “belly dance for the everyday woman,” Clark, a former electrical engineer-turned-stay-at-home-mother, discovered belly dance as an adult when one of her four daughters showed an interest in the classes. She recalled telling her daughter that if they got there and everyone was in their twenties and a size two, she was out. ough she was the oldest one in her early classes, she didn’t feel out of place, and her interest for the new art form grew. Soon she went from one class a week to two, to three, and says that if she didn’t have this business now, she’d still be out taking the classes. Her advancement led her to look for more classes and workshops in the Washington metro area, and when she went to attend one new class in particular, the instructor asked if she was there to pick one of the girls up. e instructor judgingly looked her up and down, and Clark told to her that she was the one who was interested in the class. at was when Magnificent Belly Dance’s motto—“encompassing women of all ages and backgrounds”—was born. According to Clark, belly dance was created in the Middle East by women, for women. e dance form was originally meant to get the core muscles prepared for childbirth, and there has been a recent resurgence of this method, as more midwives have begun sending their patients to Clark’s classes. Belly dance made its way onto the Western scene when a belly dancer known as “Little

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Egypt” performed at the 1893 Chicago World’s Fair. Americanstyle belly dance is, as Clark described it, an “eclectic fusion of ballet and jazz.” Because it is a folk dance, it is diﬃcult to deﬁne, and it will vary with each performing group.

Self-proclaimed class comic relief Barbara Reese said, “I didn’t tell a lot of people about the fact that I take these classes at first.” e camaraderie and Clark’s teachings are what keep Reese coming back, and eventually made her comfortable enough to share this pastime with others. Magnificent Belly Dance, housed in a white building on the corner of Center Street and Zebedee Street in Old Town Manassas, is lowkey. Clark claimed that it’s not a studio full of “scantily-clad 20-year-olds,” it is a safe haven for women to come to exercise in peace, while still having fun. Student Jenni Taylor said, “I love dancing and belly dance is a great creative outlet,” and is a great motivator to get out of the house. Clark does not like her business to be categorized as a weight-loss aid. She believes that belly dance should be for all body styles, and that the dances should be altered to fit what your body is capable of doing, and not push your body beyond what it can do. With Magnificent Belly Dance, Clark facilitates the means for a creative outlet and a safe, comfortable place for women to come to and enjoy being themselves without being judged. “Women are self-conscious enough as it is,” Clark said. Not even Clark’s own husband is allowed in the studio while classes are going on, out of respect for the women. Clark only asks her students to perform in public if and when they are 100 percent ready to do so, so there’s never any pressure from her. Aside from negative views on belly dance, Clark has other challenges she faces while teaching her classes. She spoke of one student who had issues with her shoulder and wanted to sit out one of their dance performances. Going off of her belief that “anyone who wants to dance should be able to,” she altered the routine for the woman so that she wouldn’t be uncomfortable during the performance. Clark has also worked with older groups of people, well into their nineties, some in wheelchairs or using walkers. As belly dance is a low-impact exercise, it’s great for working joints in a healthy manner, and “you don’t even know you’re exercising,” said Clark. Her favorite moments are when her students have the look of “I got it!” across their faces when they finally realize they have learned the dance moves. Frequently, men have asked to take the classes as well. Because Magnificent Belly Dance considers itself a studio for women, Clark

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e Hollywood image of belly dancers performing for men in harems while wearing skimpy costumes created many misconceptions that people still have about belly dance today. ese misconceptions made it difficult for Clark to get her business kicked off in the beginning, and the stigma still affects her business. She developed a strong core troupe after people saw that their dances are modest and respectable, as are the clothes they wear during performances. Magnificent Belly Dance has serious dancers ranging in age from 12 to 60.

Magnificent Belly Dance, housed in a white building on the corner of Center Street and Zebedee Street in Old Town Manassas, is low-key. Owner Lisa Clark says that it’s not a studio full of “scantily-clad 20-yearolds,” it is a safe haven for women to come to exercise in peace, while still having fun.

does not teach mixed classes. She doesn’t completely shun male interest, however, and has offered to teach all-male classes if there is enough interest shown. Teressa Grijalva, a student of Clark’s and the owner of a painting business, said she started taking belly dance because, as she put it, after being covered in paint all day, “belly dance keeps me in touch with my feminine side, the costumes make me feel pretty, and I guess I never grew out of playing dress-up.” What stands out about Clark and Magnificent Belly Dance is that they do all of their performances for free and are frequently involved in charity work as well. ey have participated in the Greater Manassas Christmas Parade, the Prince William County Fair 2009-2010, and they have performed at schools for Diversity Day, and have donated to Bands for Bucks for breast cancer awareness. As a Girl Scout Leader for 16 years, Clark has a Troop Belly Dance program, which offers free beginner belly dance lessons for Girl Scout troops. She has been a part of Active Kids Expo “to get kids moving and exercising,” as well as the Arc of Greater Prince William, creating equal opportunities for all children. A few of the upcoming events Magnificent Belly Dance will be involved in are: CASA’s All in Motion, to stop child abuse; Girl Scout Adventure Day 2011; and Girl Scout POGO Walkabout. Clark believes that “women of any age or physical challenge can appreciate and benefit from the graceful, energetic movements of Belly Dance.” As a living example of her business’ motto, Clark is an everyday woman who has given back to her community through sharing her admiration for the art of belly dance. Author Audrey Harman graduated this past spring from Hollins University with a B.A. in English and Spanish. She resides with her family in Woodbridge. prince william living August 2011 | 23

(continued from page 15) When asked what the fair means for his group, Matchett said, “It is a great show, showing what farming started oﬀ as. is is one of the larger shows Agricadabra takes part in with the North Carolina State Fair being the largest.”

Safety First

Walter Davies, chief of the Lake Jackson Volunteer Fire Department, said “is is a big event for us because not only do we staﬀ the Aid Station, we take care of the standbys for the fair as well. is includes the demolition derby, truck pull, tractor pull and rodeo.” e LJVFD has been providing emergency services for the fair since the late 1950s. e on-site Aid Station they provide is staﬀed from the fair’s open to close.

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ere will be something for everyone at this year’s county fair, including a host of live local music performances, baking and arts and crafts competitions. And just in case you are concerned about safety while you’re at the fair, the Prince William County Police and Sheriﬀ’s Departments will be on hand to provide security. e Lake Jackson Volunteer Fire Department (LJVFD) will provide emergency services.

11, admission prices are just $5 for adults and $4 for children and seniors. Visit www.pwcfair.com to buy advance tickets. Another aﬀordable option for families is Half Price Day, which will be on Sun., Aug. 14, and Two Dollar Day on Tues., Aug. 16.

“We do staﬀ the fair for the whole nine days and we also take care of…any emergency that comes along,” Davies said. “It is a busy week for us and we also get help from other ﬁre departments within the county as well.”

e Prince William County Fairgrounds are located near I-66, oﬀ Virginia Route 234 at 10624 Dumfries Road, in Manassas. “Parking for the event is located on the Fairgrounds themselves with this being contracted out so there will be no traﬃc problems,” said Clemens.

Other Things to Do at the Fair

Clemens is hoping for 100,000 visitors to the fair this year—an attendance that would help her, fair staﬀ and volunteers organizing the event “to continue on and help fulﬁll the dreams of their founders,” as she put it.

Enter your little one in the one of three beautiful baby competitions (Aug. 12 for boys and girls ages nine to 18 months; Aug. 15 for boys ages 19 to 36 months; and Aug. 18 for girls of the same age group). Do you own a cow or a sheep, a pig or a goat? If you answered yes, don’t forget to bring them along to enter them into one of the many livestock competitions. You never know what you might win. And, if you have aspirations of stardom, make sure to show up for open mic night, which will be held during the fair’s opening weekend.

Admission Prices and Directions Admission prices for the 2011 Prince William County Fair are $8 for adults, $5 for children ages 5–13 and $5 for seniors ages 60 and over. Active military personnel and children ages four and under are free. And for those who purchase tickets in advance, before Aug. 24 | August 2011 prince william living

To ﬁnd out more information about the Prince William County Fair visit the website at www.pwcfair.com or follow it on Facebook.

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. Overman can be reached by email at ooverman@princewilliamliving.com.

tambourines and elephants But it’s Bedazzled By DeeDee Corbitt Sauter When I became a mom, I embraced the role and modified my priorities into what I thought defined motherhood. Several of my friends scoffed at the idea that adding a baby to the family equation would make any significant difference to their routines or even affect activities of daily living. In fact, one friend even told me, “Babies just need to be trained how to deal with the changes and go along with what I need. I am not changing a thing.” That friend is currently medicated, but I digress. I was under no such misconception. I understood, accepted and embraced the adventure. I was giddy with the thought that I was entering my own world ruled by the unexpected. That doesn’t even make sense because I like order and routine and I prefer to know what is going to happen. But, I did accept that being a parent lacked many of those qualities. I like chronologic and alphabetic order; being a parent does not intrinsically value structure. Even though I was never delusional about many aspects of parenthood, I never expected to say some of the things that have actually come out of my mouth. I know my mother said crazy things, but me? I certainly cannot share many of them because they often involve body parts and functions and that never before entered my thought processes, but my friends have also caught themselves saying things that personally surprise them. When a close friend first uttered, “Just because it fits in your mouth does not mean it’s food,” she was more astounded than her daughter when she heard the words. This goes along with the phrase, “Just because you see it, does not mean it is yours.” As if any child finds that logical. Have you ever thought, “The volume if your voice has no cash value. You will not get a balloon no matter how loud you yell.” These are just truths and these little people have to be introduced to them eventually. Start early, repeat often.

This past spring, I attended a birthday party for a five-year-old, and as I sat there drinking my Diet Coke, I heard a mother’s voice. “Listen to me,” she said. “I am not a closet.” “Au contraire,” I thought. The first rule of motherhood is learning how to carry and conceal all items in the house so they can be available at a moment’s notice. In fact, I had been thinking about how to accomplish that very feat when I heard her announce that it wasn’t her responsibility to carry that Nintendo DS her child insisted on bringing and now wanted his mother to protect. But I have it figured out already. It’s a way to become a fashionable kangaroo without carrying a rolling suitcase. It’s simple. It’s the lightweight tactical vest. That is simply a vest that has about 4,000 pockets and flaps. It can be used by hikers, photographers, fishermen and hunters. But who needs organization more than any of these people? Mothers. The lightweight ripstop or heavyweight cotton vest is comfortable in any weather. The pockets can easily be personalized to meet the needs of a growing family. Imagine going somewhere without a purse or a diaper bag. The weapons compartment can easily conceal diapers with wipes; no permit needed. Juice boxes, camera, cell phone, wallet, lip gloss, Band-Aids, pens, Kleenex, antibacterial soap and crayons are just the beginning of this magical Mary Poppinslike garment. Add the Nintendo when the kid gets older or a stash of Skittles when you get hungry. There is no end to the possibilities as long as you have an imagination and a need! I was talking about my vision the other day with a friend and I underestimated how excited a parent could get with this product. The next thing I knew, we were talking about getting a Bedazzler, which the commercials swear can add plastic rhinestones to anything, and making the Everyday Vest, the Church Vest, the Day Trip Vest and specific holiday

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Prince William Public Library System–Independent Hill Neighborhood Library 14418 Bristow Road | Manassas

Stratford University 14349 Gideon Drive | Woodbridge

Darby Brooke Nutrition 12650 Darby Brooke Court | Woodbridge Doctors Express 4167 Merchant Plaza | Woodbridge Ebenezer Baptist Church 13020 Telegraph Road | Woodbridge The House, Inc. Student Leadership Center 14001 Crown Court | Woodbridge Independent Hill Neighborhood Library 14418 Bristow Road | Manassas Kids on the Move/Church on the Move 13061 Touchstone Circle | Woodbridge Laser Quest 14517 Potomac Mills Road | Woodbridge Lustine Toyota 14227 Jefferson Davis Highway | Woodbridge Manassas Christian Academy 8757 Signal Hill Road | Manassas Manassas Christian School 9296 West Carondelet Drive | Manassas Manassas Park -Parks and Recreation 99 Adams Street | Manassas The Merit School of Prince William 14308 Spriggs Road | Woodbridge Minnieland at Ashland 5555 Assateague Place | Manassas Minnieland at Braemar 12700 Correen Hills Drive | Bristow Minnieland at Bristow 10368 Bristow Center | Bristow Minnieland at Cardnial 10910 Feeder Lane | Woodbridge Minnieland at Cloverdale 3498 Cranmer Mews | Woodbridge Minnieland at Dale City 13923 Minnieville Road | Woodbridge

Prince William Public Library System–Lake Ridge Neighborhood Library 12964 Harbor Drive | Lakeridge Prince William Public Library System–Nokesville Neighborhood Library 12993 Fitzwater Drive | Nokesville Prince William Public Library System–Bull Run Regional Library 8051 Ashton Ave | Mansssas Prince William Public Library System–Central Community Library 8601 Mathis Ave | Mansssas Prince William Public Library System–Chinn Park Regional Library 13065 Chinn Park Dr. | Woodbridge

Prince William Public Library System–Dumfries Neighborhood Library 18007 Dumfries Shopping Plaza | Dumfries Prince William Public Library System– Gainesvilrhood Neighborhood Library 4603 James Madison Highway | Haymarket

Prince William Public Library System–Dale City Neighborhood Library 4249 Dale Blvd | Dale City

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