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hink back to the beginning of this year when COVID-19 vaccines first became available, and people were anxious to get them. Stories soon started circulating about people 65 and older spending hours on the phone trying to make appointments or having difficulty navigating the online registration process. Cathy Fantozzi’s mother was one of them. “She spent weeks going online every day trying to score an appointment,” said Fantozzi. “She was frustrated that the appointments would fill up within seconds, and she was unable to get one.” Fantozzi decided to do some research and secured an appointment for her mother at CVS the day the pharmacy chain started making appointments available. Some of her mother’s friends were experiencing the same frustrations, so Fantozzi helped them as well. Seeing a real need, Fantozzi, a Dominion Valley resident, posted to her neighborhood Facebook page that she was available to help people find appointments. She expected a few people to reach out, but she was soon flooded with messages. Fantozzi decided to create a Facebook group for her neighborhood called DVCC Vaccine Hunters. “I quickly realized the 65-plus age group was unable to navigate the websites fast enough to secure appointments,” she said. “I would personally go to the sites and book appointments for them.” She conducted a lot of research, including visiting or calling local pharmacies to find out if they were administering the vaccine. “Gainesville Pharmacy has been amazing,” she said. “Some places announced when they would be releasing new appointment times and others did not. I watched for trends on when they would release appointments, and I would tell people to be ready. There were days when I would have more than 10 tabs open on my computer, refreshing for hours waiting for a release, and I would book appointments for people.” In the first week, she booked more than 150 appointments. Some people needed a particular manufacturer’s vaccine for medical reasons, so in addition to learning where vaccines were available, Fantozzi found out which vaccine was available at each site. “Many people who originally told me they didn’t need help came back and asked me for help,” she said. “They thought simply registering on the state site was good enough. After months of waiting, they were
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anxious to get their shot.” “Cathy is a great example of a wonderful neighbor and thoughtful person in these trying times, and the whole community and our larger friends and family circles are so thankful for her,” said Katie Devlin, a neighbor of Fantozzi’s. Another neighbor, Karen Nazzaro, nominated Fantozzi to receive the Dominion Valley Country Club (DVCC) Giving Plate from Weekender Pastries. She wrote, in part, “Cathy Fantozzi began quietly helping the most medically vulnerable among us get vaccinated against COVID-19. She created a Facebook group with the sole purpose of educating and empowering all of us with the tools we need to get vaccinated once we became eligible. She reliably posts information and new leads every single day. So many of us have received our vaccines because of her, and we’ve been able to use the information she gave us to help others find appointments as well.” What started as assisting her neighbors quickly grew to a wider audience. After she helped a Loudoun County teacher secure an appointment, other teachers contacted her. “Many of them were busy teaching classes when appointments were released, so I would book those directly for them,”
Fantozzi said. “I would receive phone calls and texts from people that heard about what I was doing. I booked appointments for people in Maryland, South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, New York, and Michigan.” She has now booked thousands of appointments. A single mom, Fantozzi juggled working from home full time, virtual learning for her four children, aged 9, 14, and 18-yearold twins, and college applications while providing her community with this service. “I started helping people because I saw their frustrations, and I wanted to do something. I also know personally how COVID has affected so many people. My sister had a kidney transplant and couldn’t leave her house. If she gets COVID, it could kill her. Our family knows loss, and if I can help even one person get vaccinated to prevent that from happening, that was my mission,” she said. The losses Fantozzi refers to include her niece, Sara Willis, who passed away from childhood cancer in 2018 at age 18. Her sister-in-law, Angie Willis, started Sara’s Acts of Kindness, a foundation that raises money for childhood cancer patients and cancer research. “Sara was the kindest person I have ever met. She always thought of others over herself. While in her hospital bed in pain, she would still try to help others,”
Fantozzi said. “She lit up any room she went into.” Many of the people Fantozzi helped wanted to send her gifts, which she rejected. Instead, she encouraged them to donate to charity, including Sara’s Acts of Kindness. “I cried along with many people I helped. We would cry when we secured the appointment as well as when the shot actually went into their arm,” said Fantozzi. One woman’s father had passed away the week before, and his dying wish was for his family to get vaccinated. “The stories they would share with me moved me to help more and more people. It was truly life-changing.”
A note from the editor If I lived in Dominion Valley, I would absolutely vote for Cathy Fantozzi to receive the DVCC Giving Plate. Since I don’t and I want to thank her for helping so very many people in her community and elsewhere, I’ve made a donation to Sara’s Acts of Kindness. If you’d like to do the same or just learn more, visit saraskindness.org or contact the foundation directly at info@saraskindness.org.
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Brooke also grew up around Olympians, such as Brian Boitano and Michelle Kwan. And Genna has a picture of Brooke, at age 5, sitting on Wayne Gretzky’s lap. “I’ve met many of my uncle’s skating friends, and even with all of the pressure they were under, they really took the time to be around their families and be nice and supportive to everyone around them,” says Brooke. “My uncle would do a lot of family shows, with the Olympians and their families on the ice together, and the love and support that surrounded them was really inspiring. I learned what a champion mindset was at a very young age.” It's no wonder that Brooke has had success in many different sports, such as soccer, track, lacrosse, and field hockey. With field hockey, she feels that she has a natural talent for it and likes the endurance it requires. “Two weeks before the high school tryouts for field hockey, she decided she wanted to play, so we set her up with some field hockey lessons,” says Genna. “After trying out, she made varsity and the starting line and played every minute of every game.
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From left: Brooke in action playing lacrosse, the sport that “has her heart;” Brooke, age five, with mom Genna and hockey legend, Wayne Gretzky; The Battlefield High School Wildcats field hockey team, 2020 district champions. Provided photos
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“Last year they were district champions, regional runner ups, and played in the state quarterfinals. She was a freshman! This year, she was the leading goal scorer not only for her team but for the entire league.” However, it’s lacrosse that has Brooke’s heart. “It highlights my biggest strengths like speed,” she says. “I’ve always been fast so I get to run a lot. The adrenaline I feel
when I’m dodging, running down the field, or making a good assist or a good pass or taking a shot, it’s like no sport I’ve ever played.” In May, Brooke was named to the 2021 U.S. Lacrosse National Tournament All-Star team, which features teams from across the country that compete annually. “The tournament has become one of the nation’s marquee college recruiting events,” says Genna. “Brooke will also be a featured athlete for the Apex 60 Lacrosse showcase which features top collegiate prospects. And, we’re also currently speaking to one of the top travel/club teams in the country for field hockey to get her on that team.” Her teams, says Brooke, have always been very supportive. “We all work really well together. We respect each other’s strengths and push each other to be the best we can be. “And my coaches have always believed in me. The constructive criticism they give has really helped me become a better player.” While Brooke may have a natural talent for sports, that doesn’t mean she doesn’t have to continuously work hard to hone her skills. She trains with Sanjay Ayre, a three-time
Olympian track star, to increase her speed and agility in both field hockey and lacrosse. “My speed has improved so much, and it’s really improved my game,” she says. “We work on explosiveness and endurance. He gives me weekly workouts to do and it’s increased my performance a ton.” Margie Weiss also works with her. “My mother has trained multiple collegiate and world and Olympic level athletes, including Michelle Kwan,” says Genna. “With my grandma, who’s a personal fitness trainer, we do a little bit of everything,” adds Brooke. “We do sprints, we run, we lift weights, and we work on flexibility, which really helps a lot with every aspect of my physical well-being.” With all this success in sports, her academic life sure isn’t suffering. She’s a straight A student and has never in her academic career received anything less. Brooke was also lead attorney in her school’s Mock Trial Club. “The law is something I’ve always been very interested in and I definitely want to go to law school one day.” Balancing all these different parts
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of her life necessitates a high level of organization, and luckily she has help. “My mom and grandma help me a lot with time management,” says Brooke. “I don’t know what I would do without them.” Genna says she and Brooke’s father, William Frishman, are extremely proud of their daughter, who sometimes can be too much of a perfectionist. “Sometimes I have to pull her back,” says Genna, “I say, ‘You know what, you’re not going to do any sports this weekend. You’re going to go hang out and get ice cream with your friends.’ I want a happy, well-balanced kid. “As she gets older, I think that’s more of my role. To sit back, watch, and let her make her decisions. She makes great decisions. She’s such a good kid; I’m blessed. She’s focused and determined to reach her goals.” One of the things Brooke says she loves about sports is how they teach life lessons. “Mistakes happen. I feel that learning from them and using them to get better is a very good quality to have in life. And hard work and ethics are always important to carry with you.” With that attitude and all her talent, we might just see Brooke Frishman in an Olympic lineup one day. Stay tuned.
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When we asked local parents what they hope My hope for the new school year most from the coming school year, a return is that my kids can socialize with to normalcy was their number one response. friends and make new connections. They missed being able to interact Parents and students alike are hoping for a with kids and they look forward return to sports and extracurricular activities, to seeing new faces since many in-person learning and the chance to be social opted to stay virtual this past year. without wearing a mask. Beyond that, parents They handled social distancing like are also hoping we remember the lessons we champs, but it will be nice to hear learned during the pandemic and the ways about fun conversations they have in which, as a community, we came together with a seatmate on the bus again.The to support each other. Always good things to past year and a half have made us bear in mind. appreciate the simple things! CARYLEE CARRINGTON, BRISTOW I hope with this coming school year that we really start to give teachers the credit they are due. Some of our children may have catching up to do and I hope that we as parents and those looking in will give some grace. Hopefully we will be at a point where we can go maskless again, but if not we will adjust accordingly. I do hope that we continue to work together as a community to support our schools and advocate for the support that is needed. Rising fourth grader, Bradley Our children have been able to adapt to Carrington, 9, and rising second technology very well and I do hope that grader, Arden Carrington, 6. technology will be able to be a regular incorporation into the classroom. We were able to see almost every student get a laptop, even in our underserved areas. I hope that will continue. Give children and parents the resources that they need to succeed. I hope we will see more diverse material being incorporated throughout the school year, not just Black History Month or Spanish Heritage Month.
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LESLEY SALMAN, HAYMARKET My hopes for the coming school year are that the kids will get to return to a sense of normalcy. My son will greatly benefit from being around other kids again. I think it will be great for socialization again.
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or many parents, it might not dawn on them until later in life to consider what they want their legacy to be. Siobhan Scott, on the other hand, has always known she wanted to leave her children something both tangible and lasting and finally had the opportunity when she published The Little Trash Truck Keeps the Neighborhood Clean. Scott, who spent the majority of her young life in California and England, moved to Virginia to attend George Mason University where she earned a degree in Criminology. “I nannied for seven years while I was in school and always watched my sister’s children,” Scott said. “I’ve spent a lot of time around children.” In the years since, Scott has gotten married, moved to Bristow, and had two children of her own — her older son will be four years old and her daughter
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will be two years old in October. “I plan on going back to get my teaching credentials, but in the meantime, I’m a stay at home mom and working on some fun projects like this book,” Scott said. “I always knew I wanted to write a children’s book.” During the pandemic, Scott’s son Bryson would always run around the house on trash truck days, “ripping the blinds open and trying to see the trash truck,” she said. “Even before anyone was awake, he would never
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miss it.” Eventually, we decided to make up a song about it to the tune of Wheels On the Bus. “We were always singing in the house. We made everything into a song. He was really receptive to it and was loving it,” Scott said. “We sang it for weeks and then my daughter started singing along with us. I knew I needed to write it down and get it copyrighted.” After doing some research, Siobhan found Fx Color and Studio, an illustrator based in Kolkata, India in a Facebook group she’s part of. “It’s amazing how well connected we are now — the illustrator is based in India,” Scott said. “Despite being in a pandemic and being isolated, I was able to connect with these groups and it became something positive for me to work on during that time.” After finding the illustrator and getting the book copyrighted, it took about six months to take the project to the next step — publishing. Scott found an independent publisher called Mirror Publishing, based in Alabama, and the book was officially published in May. Through her publisher, she was able to get the book published on Amazon and Barnes & Noble. “It was a really great response. We
had 250 printed first,“ Scott said. Siobhan has been involved in many outreach initiatives, one of the first being presenting the book to the family-owned business that inspired it — Shifflett's Waste Services. “I took my son down and wanted to present them with a book because it was their truck that kept coming by,” Scott said. “They were really overjoyed and want to work with me to do classroom events and community outreach with children in regards to environmental issues.” Scott has also been invited to local preschools and book fairs to come and read the book. “I’m putting together goodie bags with trash truck related items like coloring books for the kids,” Scott said. “Because the book is to the tune of Wheels On the Bus, I had a friend of mine who plays guitar record it as a song and put it on YouTube and that seems to be a hit with people who have bought the book, as well.” For Scott, this book was as much a passion project as it was a way to leave behind a legacy for her children. Siobhan is extremely passionate about donating to local nonprofits and organizations with literacy programs. “Inner City Inner Child (ICIC) is an organization that provides books,
Author Siobhan Scott presents a copy of her new book, The Little Trash Truck Keeps the Neighborhood Clean, to Danny Schifflett, owner of Shifflett’s Waste Services. It was one of Shifflett’s trucks that Scott’s son Bryson loved watching on trash day.
literature, music programs, for inner city, low income neighborhoods in DC,” Scott said. “I donated 100 books to their Reading For Life program, but I want it to be an ongoing effort. Depending on book sales and who reaches out, whoever wants to contribute, individuals, organizations, etc. they would be able to buy books from me and I can ship them directly to this organization. I look in my playroom and there’s a bookshelf full of books and it breaks my heart that there are so many kids out there who don’t have that, so It makes my heart happy that my book could make an impact in a child’s life. I want children to have these books even if they can’t afford to buy books, especially during the pandemic.” Every year, ICIC donates books to DC’s low-income early childhood development programs to stock their classroom libraries. “They also send children home with a backpack filled with books,” Scott said. “It’s so early on, but I want this to be something that as I’m doing well I can also help. 100 books is just a start, but I want to be able to do more.” The Little Trash Truck Keeps the Neighborhood Clean is available on Amazon and at Barnes and Noble for $9.99.
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it can create real and sustainable change to systemic challenges,” she explains. That spark would light up for Sherman as she sat among a community of mom friends when their babies were brand new. Each of the moms quickly recognized how fortunate they were to have each other and knew that other moms would benefit from the support and connection they had with each other. Community became the inspiration behind Kindred Mothers. “I’ve had so many personal experiences that led me to rely on community; so many times in my life when I’ve been in a difficult situation that turned out fine thanks to the fact that I was surrounded by a community of people who cared for my well being.” But what may be most unique about Kindred Mothers is that it is supported by Kindred Cycle. Kindred Mothers and Kindred Cycle are two separate
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organizations, but one cannot exist without the other. “They are two sides of the same coin,” says Sherman. “We all know the mind/body connection is very real and they both take time, energy, training, and accountability. Mental health is physical health and the benefits of strengthening one feeds right into strengthening the other.” Kindred Cycle is a for profit, beatdriven studio that offers barre, rhythmic cycle, and so much more. All efforts from Kindred Cycles support Kindred Mothers. But the exercise classes are just as much a physical representation of the mission of
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the nonprofit. The classes are unassuming, unintimidating, and geared towards women finding their own strength. Often, during a darkly lit cycle or barre class, the words “Yes you can” will roar above the heartpounding music, spoken by instructors who seek to help each person complete their individual goals. A sign on the door displays Kindred Cycle during class times and then flips over to display Kindred Mothers. During this time, there are meetings where moms begin to create that connection together. Sometimes a labor and delivery nurse will host a meetup to answer questions; there are childbirth education classes, open question and answer with local pediatricians, and mommy socialization hours. All of it is part of an effort and mission to connect, empower, and educate local moms. “Through community and comradery, we believe we can mitigate the risks of social anxiety and isolation felt by many new mothers,” emphasizes Sherman. The nonprofit and studio haven't been open for long and the programs have just begun to launch, but Sherman hopes both will grow to be able to care for increasing numbers of women in the community. “The need is definitely there,” Sherman said. “Already I see women taking care of each other. I see them advocating for each other. I see exchanges about mental wellness... about casual difficulties and sometimes serious struggles. It’s just an exchange between two or three people but it’s these seemingly casual conversations that can make such a big impact.” Kindred Cycle/Kindred Mothers 6620 James Madison Hwy, Haymarket (717) 360-5336 Kindredmothers.com
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IMMUNIZATIONS Immunizations are one of the most crucial factors in preventing the spread of illness. For middle school children, make sure their tetanus and meningitis immunizations are up to date. The tetanus booster (Tdap) provides protection against whooping cough. Rising college students will likely need a meningitis vaccine booster. “This is the perfect time to make sure that young adults leaving for college are up to date on all immunizations,” said Williams. “You want your children to be prepared and healthy when they leave home.” Many school-aged kids can now receive the COVID-19 vaccine. Have your children vaccinated against coronavirus if they are eligible before they return to school. Also, don’t forget about the flu shot in the fall. In addition to immunizations, handwashing and hand sanitizer can
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Virginia requires sports physicals for middle and high school students to participate in sports, so make sure your child is ready to go. Prepare children for their sports season by staying hydrated and getting in shape, including stretching and conditioning in the months leading up to the season. Even if your child doesn’t play sports, take the opportunity to make sure your child is healthy for the upcoming school year with a regular checkup.
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If your child is sleep-deficient, he or she may have a harder time fighting off infections. Elementary school children should get 10 to 11 hours of sleep each night. Middle school children should have anywhere from 9 to 10 hours of sleep a night, while high school students should be getting 8 to 9 hours. “It is extremely important to get your teenagers back on a reasonable sleep cycle,” Williams said. “Get them back into a routine of getting to bed and waking up on time. The earlier you start this readjustment, the better.”
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“Now is the time to begin building your back-to-school resilience routine,” said Williams. Along with annual stressors like earlier wake-up times and morning carpool traffic, parents and students alike may feel anxious about returning to in-person classes. The last year and a half was especially traumatic for many families. The American Psychological Association compiled tips for building resilience and overcoming anxieties as children go back to school, including: • Practicing positive thinking • Taking time for self-care • Accepting change Becoming more resilient not only helps children and adults alike get through difficult circumstances, it also helps us to grow and improve our life along the way.
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Mental illness affects about 20 percent of Americans, and it can affect anyone. Lifestyle sat down with a young man dealing with anxiety and depression to get his take on mental illness and living with it. He is a 22-yearold college student who lives locally, is about to graduate from college, and is heavily involved in sports.
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What type of mental illness is affecting your life? Anxiety and depression.
When did you start feeling the effects of mental illness? As far as the anxiety, I was really young, probably 5 or 6. The depression started after my father passed away when I was 12.
Do the anxiety and depression affect you both at once? I do get periods of both, and sometimes they come at once. That can really be a downward spiral into hell.
What’s anxiety like? When I get anxious, I start to doubt and question myself about how to act. I start to think about my life, and I start to ask myself how I should function in different situations. When I’m not anxious and I’m with a group of friends, I’m pretty normal, just hanging out and cracking jokes. I can take in information and process it and take part in conversations. But when I have anxiety I’m constantly asking myself how I should act. It’s like there’s a voice in my head that asks, “What would a normal person do in this situation? What would the ‘normal me’ do? Should I crack a joke? Should I say something meaningful?” And because of all the options, I kind of get confused, and wind up just staying kind of quiet. I just become more reserved. I don’t know how to act.
What’s depression like? Depression is kind of like looking at your life from really far away, but zeroing in on a really specific perspective, like looking down a telescope at your mind. And I’m second guessing and doubting myself, doubting all the decisions I’ve made in my life, and obsessing on how I could have done things differently. I panic and I cry in the worst stages of it. I just want to comfort that inner child inside myself. I guess the word to describe how I feel is “damaged.” Sometimes I’ll stare at a wall for minutes at a time, and not even realize it. I get very sensitive and irritable and annoyed. I become hostile and end up picking fights with people. I’ll become unforgiving. For instance, somebody will say something that normally I’d just brush off or take as a joke, and I’ll hang onto that one comment for hours at a time and I’ll use it against them, I’ll hold a grudge. I don’t mean to do this, but it just happens, I wish it didn’t happen like that. But that’s just how I experience it, I don’t know what it’s like for others.
Who do you tell about your anxiety and depression?
What do you recommend for people experiencing symptoms of mental illness?
I talk to my mom and my girlfriend, I tell them literally everything. I have a few close friends who know about it also. But other than that I don’t tell a lot of people. Sometimes it’s hard because I’m embarrassed, and I feel like people won’t understand and won’t have any empathy. Sometimes I wish people knew about my anxiety and depression, but then again sometimes I’m glad they don’t. Sometimes I struggle academically, I can’t concentrate, and completing assignments is hard. So sometimes I have to tell my teachers. But I’ll kind of beat around the bush, and hint that I’m having some health problems. It’s exhausting to explain everything. I tell them I’m having some health issues that are making it difficult to complete my work, and usually they understand. Sometimes they’ll ask for a doctor’s note, and then I tell them what’s really happening. Usually they understand when I’m straightforward with them.
What about the future?
Do you feel people look at you differently once you’ve told them, or are people understanding in general? I usually find that it’s actually a positive experience if I tell people. It’s just hard, and I have to find the right time and the right words. Like I said, it’s exhausting to explain.
Do you have a primary care doctor or a psychiatrist? I have a primary care doctor, and he prescribes medication to help me. I also have a therapist that I work with once a week to help me understand some of these emotions, and I also have the support of my friends and family. When I need to talk, they are always there, and I find talking to them or to my therapist is much better than any medication.
Do you think there’s a stigma associated with mental illness? I think that we’ve come a long way as a society in understanding and accepting mental illness and the treatments for it. I think about the fact that in the not too distant past, there was a time that people that go through what I do couldn’t get treatment, and people wouldn’t understand. They’d just think you were being lazy or slow, and there were negative connotations about it. But now I think there's a more positive attitude towards mental illness and people are more supportive of those who need help.
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Talk to somebody. Dig deep down and really figure out what’s bothering you, be honest with yourself and understand your emotions. Sometimes you can’t always fix what’s wrong, but you can understand it. If you can understand it you can control it a little bit better. Just really do a lot of soul searching. It’s really important to talk to somebody, like a therapist, about it and they can help you explore your emotions. Sometimes medication can help. I think that it’s constantly changing, and I think you constantly have to change with it. As long as you keep challenging yourself to understand your emotions, then you’ll be able to live a happy life that you’re satisfied with. I’m pretty optimistic. I do take medication, but I hope to discontinue it soon. I’d like to focus on more holistic ways to get past some of these mental barriers.
Have you tried those before? I have, and they work for me. What I mean by holistic is really just living a positive life, surrounding yourself with good people, and trying your best to live life normally. When you get depressed, sometimes it’s hard to maintain a regular schedule, be on time, even things like taking a shower or cleaning up the kitchen can be monumental tasks that seem beyond your capability. When you’re depressed, your surroundings can reflect how you feel, so surrounding yourself with good people, and keeping a timely schedule and a clean environment can really help. I think that the more you push yourself to accomplish these things the happier you’ll feel about completing those tasks. It’s hard at the beginning, but the better you become at it the better you’ll feel about yourself in the long run.
Is there a silver lining to your mental illness? Do you look at the world differently having experienced it? Actually, I am glad that I have been able to experience the lows, because it makes me appreciate when I’m normal and happy that much more. When I accomplish something, or I’m with a group of friends doing something that I love, just enjoying the moment, I think I enjoy it so much more having experienced the lows of depression. In general, when depression and anxiety aren’t taking control, I’m really a pretty happy dude; I’m outgoing and I really like to be friendly and around people. But you never know when it’s going to rear its ugly head. That’s the hard part.
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BY YARON LINETT Making room for an in-law or a student living “off campus”? This month’s column answers some of your questions about setting up a room for an independent family member or guest.
I HAVE A DAUGHTER WHO IS GOING TO MOVE DOWN TO OUR BASEMENT FOR THE NEXT FEW SEMESTERS. WHAT SHOULD WE CONSIDER TO HELP HER FEEL INDEPENDENT?
OUR DAUGHTER HAS BROACHED THE SUBJECT OF PAINTING THE WALLS BLACK. HOW MUCH OF AN ISSUE IS THAT REALLY?
The number one thing that we suggest whether it is a daughter or an in-law is a separate entrance. Even if all you are going to do is place down some pavers around the side of the house, there is something special about opening your own door. You can also have a battery operated doorbell added for her guests. When you come to dinner, use her door as opposed to coming down the internal stairs.
There is probably not a tremendous amount of natural light in the basement, and while I am not necessarily opposed to the noir look there are legitimate health benefits to getting sufficient light. If the walls are in good shape I would suggest painting a higher sheen dark color like blue or perhaps introducing other dark elements; but if it was a really big deal to her I would ultimately likely relent. When you repaint in the future, it will be a good chance to test out some of the “guaranteed to cover in a single coat” paint lines.
A bathroom of PRO her own would TIP also mean a large measure of independence. If your basement has one stubbed out already, then you might be looking at not only something good for your daughter, but for your eventual house sale as well.
One option is to PRO prep the walls and TIP install temporary wallpaper. Most brands are not inexpensive, but the takedown is significantly easier than traditional wallpaper. If you are going to do black, avoid digitally printed options. You won’t be happy with the depth of color.
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Don’t forget underbed storage. As a matter of fact, the foundation for the bed itself can be a number of storage containers provided they are sufficiently strong. There is a lot of cubic volume that can be reclaimed under there. PRO TIP
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We never recommend carpet below grade. Sooner or later water always makes its way into a basement. Whether infiltrating from outside or collecting inside, eventually it will happen. Our suggestion would be to use a luxury vinyl plank, one with both texture and an attached cork backing. That will feel good, look good, and hold up even better.
Lighting is going to be a big portion of making the area feel as it should. Consider the three types of lighting: General, task, and accent. Get the volume of light needed into the space to help it feel less like a basement. Next consider task lighting where activities such as reading, cooking, or school work are going to be performed. Lastly, accent lighting makes the room feel designed and intentional as opposed to simply utilitarian.
An area rug can provide warmth and sound absorption, but can easily be removed for drying or rolled up for cleaning if need be. Throw a 100% wool felt pad underneath and even an inexpensive rug can feel luxurious. PRO TIP
WHAT ELSE SHOULD WE CONSIDER, PREFERABLY THAT DOESN’T INVOLVE CONSTRUCTION OR ANOTHER MAJOR EXPENSE?
Storage. Every room needs storage solutions, and I’m going to guess that you can’t convert your basement without finding a place for at least some of the stuff that was previously down there. An armoire can replace the non-existent closet. A desk can be made from a surface laid across filing cabinets. A coffee table can be traded for a chest or
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A popular option is colored led strips or string lights. We recommend against them in this setting. Instead consider a few smart bulbs with both dimming and color selection options. Install is a snap, they are very affordable, and they are unobtrusive. PRO TIP
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s of Thursday, July 1, Prince William Public Libraries (PWPL) will no longer charge fines for late items. PWPL recognizes, based on data and statistics throughout the country as well as through stories from the community, that removing late fees will have a positive impact on those who enjoy PWPL services, resources, and materials. In recent years, PWPL has increased its focus on removing barriers to better serve the community. Fines typically most affect those with limited resources and deter them from checking materials out from the libraries. “By removing overdue fines, other libraries throughout the country have noticed that patrons are returning their overdue items at an increased rate and more patrons are reengaging with their libraries,” Deborah Wright, PWPL director, said. PWPL continues to make strides in addressing its strategic goals outlined in its 2019 – 2021 strategic plan. Removing fines directly addresses its commitment to removing barriers to access
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to both print and digital materials. During the COVID-19 pandemic, PWPL suspended fines from March – November 2020. After looking at data, leadership chose not to reimplement fines for children and teens as the benefits far outweighed the small amount of revenue received from late fees. “Our vision of being the hub connecting people to the transforming power of information is becoming a reality by taking steps like removing fines, offering mobile Wi-Fi hotspots to patrons so they can have internet access in their homes, and increasing both our physical and online collections,” Wright said. “We want to continue to be a welcoming, inclusive environment and we can only do so by making changes that improve our patrons’ experiences.” PWPL joins more than 280 library systems across the country that have gone completely fine-free. According to the Urban Libraries Council and American Library Association, data and experiences from other libraries has proven that removing late fees removes unfair economic barriers to library access for youth and patrons from disadvantaged backgrounds. A common, related driver is increasing engagement with the library and inviting users back who had been shut out because of fines. Patrons will still be responsible for paying for lost or damaged items, but staff will work with patrons to clear old fees from their accounts after they return past-due items at any of PWPL’s 12 libraries. For more information, visit pwcva.gov/library.
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BY KARLA JONES SEIDITA, HOME ECONOMIST
Don’t know what to serve for dinner? Need something fast that everyone will eat? Pasta is the original, toss-together, comfort and convenience food that gets dinner on the table in no time flat. It’s quick. It’s easy. Everyone loves it and no one ever complains that you serve it too often. What could be better than that? Pasta comes in a never ending variety of fun and yummy that is so irresistible it should be its own food group. Spaghetti, lo mein, haluski, pasticcio, mac and cheese, pasta is a staple in every kitchen around the world. Dress it up. Dress it down. Make it into a salad. Serve it hot. Serve it cold. Serve it by itself or add it to a recipe. Pasta can take center stage at a fancy dinner party or be a budget-friendly family meal that uses up a fridge full of leftovers. When you need dinner on the table fast or don’t know what to make, just grab a box of pasta and start cooking. Pasta. It’s what’s for dinner. Here’s a pot full of ideas for quick pasta entrees. They are all very freeform so exact ingredient amounts are not necessary. Use what you have on hand or what you like in amounts that work for you. Improvise. Vary the vegetables. Use different pasta shapes. Toss in leftover meat, fish or poultry, bits of vegetables. You can’t go wrong with pasta!
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Vietnamese main dish soup. Chicken, beef or vegetable broth, uncooked spaghetti or rice noodles, julienne carrots, snow peas, and a few mushrooms. Toss in some cooked meat, seafood, or tofu. Gently boil till the pasta is cooked. Serve in big bowls.
SALMON FETTUCCINI
Heat a can of mushroom soup with a half can of cream. Toss with hot, cooked, fettuccini, fresh parsley, and some cooked salmon separated into large flakes. Serve with parmesan cheese. (Cooked chicken works well, too!)
MEXICAN
Top cooked pasta with salsa and your favorite cheese. Microwave till hot and cheese is melted. Optional add ins: cooked ground or sliced beef, pork, or sausage, chopped bell peppers, and cooked or canned kidney beans.
PARMESAN AND BUTTER
Toss hot, cooked pasta with generous amounts of butter and parmesan cheese. Add some dried garlic or fresh parsley if you’d like.
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PASTA AND GREENS
THAI PEANUT NOODLE SALAD
EASY MAC AND CHEESE
Puree roasted red bell peppers with cream to taste. Season with salt, pepper and optional red pepper flakes. Serve over hot cooked spaghetti.
Toss cooked spaghetti or fettuccine with bottled Thai peanut sauce to coat. Add whatever raw salad veggies you happen to have on hand. Garnish with a handful of salted peanuts. Serve at room temperature.
PESTO
Toss hot cooked pasta with prepared pesto to taste.
HERB AND OLIVE OIL
Toss hot cooked pasta with a drizzle of robust olive oil, a bit of grated lemon zest, and a handful of fresh parsley. Top with a few pine nuts or walnuts if you have them.
PAPPARDELLE & FARMERS CHEESE
Toss hot cooked pappardelle (wide noodles) with ricotta, cottage cheese or pot cheese. Sweeten to taste. Brown some bread crumbs in butter and sprinkle them over the top.
Cook garlic and onions in butter or bacon fat till soft. Stir in your favorite greens and cook briefly to wilt. Toss with cooked pasta for serving.
Stir 16 oz. of smooth melting cheese (like Velveeta) and about 1 cup of pasta cooking water into 8 oz. of hot cooked pasta. Heat on low till cheese melts and pasta is well coated. Add additional pasta water if needed for a consistency you like.
LO MEIN
Soften some veggies in water or oil and stir into hot cooked spaghetti. Toss with bottled stir fry or Hoisin sauce to taste. Add a handful of peanuts if desired. And the best for last….
SPAGHETTI AND MEATBALLS
Heat cooked meat balls in your favorite tomato sauce and serve over hot, cooked spaghetti.
TEN-MINUTE, BETTER-FOR-YOU FETTUCCINI ALFREDO A hurry-up, one-pan, creamy-sauce pasta that rivals any classic recipe but lightened up for healthier eating. 1 (13.5 oz.) can coconut milk 3 ½ cups chicken or vegetable broth 6 cloves garlic (or to taste - chopped) 1 teaspoon soy sauce 8 oz. thin whole wheat spaghetti, uncooked 8 oz. fresh portabella mushrooms, quartered or sliced 1/3 cup fresh parsley, chopped
1. In a large skillet, whisk together coconut milk, broth, garlic, and soy sauce. 2. Stir in the uncooked spaghetti and mushrooms. 3. Cook at a gentle boil until the pasta is done and sauce is reduced to the thickness you like – about 10 minutes. 4. Remove from heat. Stir in parsley. Serve. COOK’S TIP: Use regular white spaghetti instead of whole wheat, if you prefer. Thicker spaghetti may require longer cooking. Add additional broth, if needed. Some specialty spaghetti, especially gluten free, may disintegrate so cook them separately according to the package directions then fold them into the cooked sauce for serving.
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Mark Luna is a Portfolio Rep for Roanoke Valley Wine Company. He holds a WSET Level 3 (Advanced) certification through the Wine & Spirits Education Trust. He is also a certified Italian Wine Scholar, graduating with Honors, through the prestigious Wine Scholar Guild. Both certifications are industry recognized post-nominal accreditations. Through and beyond his work for RVWC, Mark writes, teaches and guest-speaks about wine in a variety of both industry and privately held events. He lives in Warrenton with his family. Mark can be reached at info@winespique.com.
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his past March, in what is now truly a rite-of-wine passage in Virginia, the winners of The Virginia Governor’s Cup were announced. Annually hosted by the Virginia Wineries Association, in partnership with the Virginia Wine Board and the Virginia Vineyards Association, the Governor's Cup recognizes (and awards) the best of the best when it comes to Virginia wine, and is considered by industry standards to be one of the most stringent wine
competitions in the United States. For this year’s Cup, a panel of 22 judges reviewed a record-setting 544 submitted wines, ciders and meads. The arduous process of conducting blind samplings and scorings of each wine - in categories that include appearance, aromas, palate and overall quality – took place in multiple rounds over a four-week period, eventually confirming a single winner. Gold Medals were given to the 96 wines that scored 90 points or higher, and Governor’s Cup Case awards were conferred to the top 12 wines as well. As always, all wines in the competition must be made from 100% Virginia fruit. Adding to the excitement for this year’s competition, and for the enjoyment of Virginia wine lovers, the Virginia Governor’s Cup Gold Medal Wine Trail has been created, a mobile passport that brings gold-medalwinning wineries from the 2021 Virginia Governor’s Cup Competition right to your fingertips…All info can be found at taste.
Nestled on 36 acres bordering Fairfax County, Paradise Springs Winery offers an array of sparkling, white and red wines including its 2021 Governor’s Cup gold medal winner, 2018 Aprés Rosé.
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virginiawine.org in an easy 3-step process. On the wine trail itself, gold medal recipients can be found in wineries from the northern tips of the state all the way down to Williamsburg. Obviously, there are far too many wines and wineries to cover in this one piece; but, given our respectable NoVA viticultural locale, a few worthy area wines deserve mentioning here. It’s my hopeful plan to visit as many of these wineries as possible this summer…I hope it is yours as well. Tucked in the north/northwest corner of Virginia, in Loudoun County, lies the family owned and operated Breaux Vineyards, part of the Middleburg AVA. An impressive estate of over 400 acres - with over a fourth of it devoted to 17 different grape varieties - Breaux Vineyards offers long vistas of the Blue Ridge Mountains to complement their award-winning wines. This year, the Governor’s Cup was running over with their wines, with three Gold Medals and two Case winners. Of particular note is their gold medal and case winning 2016 Nebbiolo. A grape of Piemonte, Italy origin, Nebbiolo has found a surprising home in parts of Virginia. Aged 17 months in both new and used French and American oak, Breaux Vineyards 2016 Nebbiolo is a very focused wine, displaying numerous characteristics of
Clockwise from left: The barrel room at Paradise Springs Winery; the Winery at Bull Run’s gold medal winning 2019 Petit Manseng, Breaux Vineyards’ gold medal and Governor’s case winning 2016 Nebbiolo; and Delaplane Cellars’ 2017 Tannat, another of this years’ gold medal winners. Below, the vineyard at Paradise Spring Winery.
the Nebbiolo grape variety…cherry, violets and tobacco notes aromatically lead to more cherry, red apple and tobacco on the palate. This is a great way to start the red wine portion of your wine Golden Wine Trail trip. Heading south to Fauquier County, you’ll find Delaplane Cellars. Just over a year ago I wrote a column featuring both their wines and acclaimed winemaker Rick Tagg. A Bordeaux devotee, Tagg consistently produces outstanding wines that are inspired by the red wine classic grapes of that region and beyond; and so, it was no surprise to see his 2017 Tannat win a Gold Medal, especially given both his winemaking talents and the beautiful way that the tannat grape grows here in Virginia. Marked by defining notes of raspberry, violets, black currant and mocha, in both aromatics and across the palate, Delaplane Cellars 2017 Tannat is a wine of great depth, structure, and ageworthiness, making this winery a worthy stop
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on your wine trail journey. For you Virginia white wine fans, The Winery at Bull Run is where you’ll find a wonderful Governor Cup Gold Medal white wine, the 2019 Petit Manseng. The winery itself was established in 2012 as a scenic working farm vineyard, though family lineage dates back to the late 1700’s. It’s situated on 225 acres, adjacent to Manassas National Battlefield Park and is next door to an equestrian farm. As for the wine, the 2019 Petit Manseng offers aromas of fresh pineapple, dried apricot and honey, with a balanced acidity, keeping the wine crisp. More stone fruit and tart key lime decorate the palate. If you’re eager for a great rose`, head over to Paradise Springs Winery, in Clifton. Nestled on 36 acres bordering Fairfax County, Paradise Springs Winery offers an array of sparkling, white and red wines. Their Governor’s Cup gold medal winner 2018 Aprés Rosé is a Brut styled wine, made in the traditional Méthode Champenoise and aged for two years. It’s clean, crisp and fruit-forward. Aprés (after in French) is 95% chardonnay and 5% merlot, and is their tribute to all those extraordinary moments worth celebrating! And finally, only 30 minutes west of Warrenton, out highway(s) 211/522, is a boutique, family-owned winery called Gadino Cellars. Co-founding owners Bill Gadino and Aleta Saccuta Gadino fully realized their winemaking dreams in 1989, with a 15-acre purchase of land in Rappahannock County. A full twelve years devoted to vineyard development would eventually reward them handsomely with beautiful estate wines. As they express, “Our focus is on making small lots of wines from select vineyard blocks reflecting diverse growing conditions and microclimates from Virginia’s best viticulture areas.” Their bottlings have garnered numerous awards, including several Governor’s Cup winners, and 2021 proved to be another great year for them, with their 2017 Petit Verdot taking a Gold Medal. Like cabernet franc and tannat, petit verdot is another red wine grape of French origin that has found a viticultural home in Virginia. Full bodied in nature, a good petit verdot will entice you with rich dark fruit, complex texture and earthy tones. The Gadino Cellars 2017 Petit Verdot follows suit, all the while paying homage to a legendary French grape, with a unique Italian family flare. So, this summer, celebrate the Virginia Governor’s Cup winners and hit the trail… until next time, Happy Vino’ing!
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One of the D.C. area's largest murals unveiled at Tysons The Boro in Tysons recently unveiled one of the D.C. area's largest pieces of public art by Baltimore-based artists Jessie and Katey -- a 400-foot long, 70-foot-high mural. Facilitated by D.C.-area art broker Art Whino, the largescale mural is on the Leesburg Pike side of the Loft building between Westpark and Silver Hill Drive. The new addition to the Boro is designed to invite passersby into the neighborhood and "infuse happiness and joy to everyone who sees it, whether that is a commuter on the metro, a resident or shopper at the Boro, or a driver on Route 7," the company said in a news release.
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Birds continue to die at an alarming rate around Northern Virginia and across Mid-Atlantic states, with no cause yet found for the "mortality event," the Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources says. In late May, wildlife managers in D.C., Virginia, Maryland, and West Virginia began receiving reports of sick and dying birds with eye swelling and crusty discharge, as well as neurological signs. Similar reports are now coming from Delaware, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Kentucky, Florida and Indiana. While the majority of affected birds are reported to be fledgling common grackles, blue jays, European starlings, and American robins, other species of songbirds have been reported as well. No definitive cause has been found and no human health or domestic livestock and poultry issues have been reported, the state agency said.
New school superintendent plans 100-day listening tour For new Prince William County Public Schools Superintendent LaTanya McDade, the first few months on the job will be all about listening. McDade began her tenure in July, taking over for Steven Walts to lead the state’s second-largest school district, with over 90,000 students. She comes from Chicago Public Schools, where she worked for over 20 years, starting as a middle school teacher and most recently serving as chief education officer. In a statement, McDade said she plans to spend her first 100 days as superintendent listening and gathering information from students, staff members and teachers. “I am honored today to begin my tenure as your superintendent," she said. "I look forward to working alongside our students, families, communities, and staff to recover, accelerate and re-engage to build an equitable, inclusive and transparent culture that supports the growth and development of our brightest minds."
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