Warrenton Lifestyle Magazine June 2017

ALSO IN THIS ISSUE: Graduates of the Leadership Fauquier 2017 class share their experiences

JUNE 2017

Kelly Ann’s Quilting A destination in itself

Sail Away at Crockett Park

A Zest for the Arts

FHS student Chris Agey

Fighting Crime: It’s in Mark Jones’ genes

Fauquier Health Sleep Center is now accepting new patients.

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CELEBRATE YOUR FATHER. Dear Dad,

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June is the start of the summer, which is always a time that is full of fun and anticipation. School is out, and some of you may be excited to indulge in a well-deserved vacation you planned earlier this year.

This month is special to me because it brings back very fond memories.

Summers at the beach; time spent with my father. So for all of you celebrating fathers this month consider this simple advice: enjoy each moment with your dad and family, as I know some of you—just like me—have lost your father (or maybe a special father figure) way too soon.

I was blessed with a kind, hardworking, loyal, and generous father. He was always working on a project for our home, helping a neighbor, or spending time with our family. He instilled a strong work ethic in me. He also taught me to be kind to others, as well as to always be on time, no matter what.

Jokes and laughter were abundant in our home. I will treasure those memories.

After he passed at the young age of 53, I was fortunate to have other father figures step in along the way, like my my step-dad (who also passed) and my wonderful father-in-law. This year I

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2017 CONTRIBUTING WRITERS: Marianne Clyde Robin Earl Debbie Eisele Dr. Robert Iadeluca Andreas Keller Michelle Kelley Aimée O’Grady Rachel Pierce Nicolas Sicina

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celebrate the memories of my father, and the other important “dads” that have blessed my life. No matter what you opt to do this month, remember to treasure the moments, even the little ones, as they will last a lifetime.

Celebrate the dads with the simple things: a dinner, a day of fishing, or a beer. Whatever it is—enjoy!

I also wanted to share that we now have a new website design. This redesigned website allows you to read all the stories in each of our three publications. Check out the website at www.piedmontlifestyle.com.

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Contents 06 A Destination In Itself Kelly Ann’s Quilting

BY MARIA MASSARO

10 Familes4Fauquier Celebrate summer with Fauquier Fox

A fun way to explore Warrenton

BY KATIE FUSTER

30 Leadership Fauquier

48 Interest Rates

The 2016-17 graduating class

BY NATHAN GILBERT

34 Fauquier Health Sleep Center Aiming to restore restful sleep

12 Socialization, Activities, and Camaraderie

BY ROBIN EARL

Why should you care?

A message from the author of our May cover story:

50 Sprung from the Passion for Preservation Latchstring Corporation owners Tom and Liz Thorpe save history

BY AIMÉE O’GRADY

Fauquier Senior Center

BY CAROL SIMPSON

16 Sail Away

Piedmont

HOMES 36 It’s Summer BBQ Season

At Crockett Park

BY KATIE FUSTER

22 Fauquier Chamber Read & Greet PAULETTE R SLAUGHTER

What to consider when purchasing a grill

BY DEBBIE EISELE

38 Painted Cabinets Are Still On Top

58 Learning to Fly Women of all ages soaring to new heights

BY MARIA MASSARO

60 A Look at Windows 10 The “ins” and “outs” of Microsoft platform

BY KLAUS FUESCHSEL

24 A New Twist on Pet Therapy

A look at the “in” cabinet trends for 2017

62 Rules of Play

BY BETHANNY FOX

Having fun with your dog

Whisper the donkey

40 Biggest Bang for Your Buck

BY DEBBIE EISELE

26 A Zest for the Arts FHS student Chris Agey

The best improvement projects to assist in selling your home

BY DEBBIE EISELE

BY TOM CAMPBELL

take the

CHALLENGE!

BY CHARLOTTE WAGNER

66 Born to Serve Sergeant Mark Jones’s path to Fauquier Criminal Investigations Division

BY AIMÉE O’GRADY

We want to see how observant you are. Can you find the “something” that is missing from a photograph in this issue?

If you do, let us know! Visit our Facebook page @PiedmontLifestylePublications and comment under the post that announces this month’s issue.

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Dear Warrenton Lifestyle Readers, I want to thank you for the tremendous amount of recognition, support, and positive feedback I received from my article. I have been complimented by complete strangers, and have been contacted by several organizations asking how they can help raise awareness of Bohring-Opitz Syndrome. I’ve received texts and messages from parents and people I haven’t seen or heard from in years thanking me for helping me put the face of a child with different abilities on the cover a publication. I was proud to call Warrenton my home even before this experience. I have been so profoundly touched by the outpouring of encouragement and support made by the good, caring, genuine people of this community. I feel so lucky to know there are still people who are compelled to do what is right, and who are willing to selflessly give of themselves so freely. Thank you Warrenton for accepting my son and I for who we are and helping us in the next steps of our journey! We are and always will be grateful.

Sincerely, Jill Morris

Sergeant Mark Jones. Photo by Kara Thorpe.

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A DESTINATION IN ITSELF: The allure and impact of

Kelly Ann’s Quilting STORY AND PHOTOS BY MARIA MASSARO

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elly Ann Richardson has good reason to believe she has cornered the quilting market in Fauquier County. Now in its twelfth year of operation, Kelly Ann’s Quilting (KAQ) remains an Old Town Warrenton crowdpuller due to the inexhaustible initiative of its proprietor and her six-member team who have successfully carved out a niche business with an impressive scope of special services.

They offer sewing clubs, video tutorials, FaceTime instruction, guest educators to demonstrate the use of products, and even an annual Quilt Retreat at Sea Caribbean cruise. “We try to put the personal touch to it,” said Richardson of KAQ’s creative and client-centered business model. “It’s always about being consistent, so we give consistent customer service.”

Yet it’s more than consistency that accounts for the shop’s long-term presence on South Fifth Street. Rather, filling a void was Richardson’s main impetus for this enterprise: “I looked for a need in the town. I saw that we didn’t have a quilt shop here, and then I just immersed myself into the community.” In fact, Mine is such a an innate flair for design unique business that it’s a complemented Richardson’s natural business sense, destination in itself. My audience which was buttressed by her is very targeted, and the quilters background in banking.

“I was 35 years old when just gravitate here.

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media savvy has served to capture an international audience, inspiring scores of newbies and keeping her faithful followers in the loop through Facebook, Instagram, and an active blog. In fact, over 90 percent of Richardson’s customers live outside of Fauquier County. Even Better Homes and Gardens recognizes the shop’s status, naming KAQ as a Top 10 quilt shop in the country in its Spring 2015 edition of Quilt Sampler.

KAQ’s two annual events also generate interest on a large scale while helping to promote tourism and boost the economy of Warrenton. Driven mostly by social media and local quilt shop communication, the Row by Row Experience will run from June 21 to September 5 and draw up to 1,500 people to the area. This “nationwide shop hop,” as Richardson describes it, involves 3,000 quilt shops across the country.

“Every shop designs a row (hence the name),” she explained. “This pattern can be kitted up, but every shop has to be able to give away a free pattern. Customers can then buy the kit, which they can’t buy online, or they can just walk in and get a free pattern or win prizes such as fabric packs. The first year we did this, we gave away 1,000 copies of our pattern.

The whole idea behind Row by Row is to drive traffic into local quilt shops in the summertime.”

KAQ’s second event, the Quilters’ Quest Shop Hop, will begin on November 9. A smaller scale of the

quilt,” she revealed. “It’s so much fun to see [the progression of] where I started in quilting to where I am now. In the beginning it was just me. I didn’t know any other quilt shop owners. I joined an organization and through that met a couple of people with whom I work and have become really good friends.

My mentoring came from the quilt shop owner community, because you find that there are some people who really want to see you succeed.”

Inspired by the connections she had built, Richardson opened her doors for business in March 2005, and her knack for networking has continued to ease her role and elevate her station as an entrepreneur. Three years as a board member of the Greater Warrenton Chamber of Commerce helped her cultivate supportive relationships with merchants and vendors. Her social Below: Better Homes and Gardens Magazine named KAQ a Top 10 quilt shop in the country in its Spring 2015 edition of Quilt Sampler.

Row by Row Experience, this event is designed to transport quilters between 10 shops in northern Virginia and Maryland via 11 buses hired for the purpose. This 10-day tour draws up to 1,300 visitors, allowing them the chance to check out each shop’s merchandise, get free patterns, win prizes, and meet other quilting enthusiasts. “There’s that camaraderie, the developing of relationships and the family feeling you get as you go into each of these shops,” said Richardson of the bonding she sees at these occasions. “I like to think I’m that matchmaker who can bring quilters together.”

And it’s not just quilters that are brought together through the efforts of the KAQ team. “My events don’t just benefit me; they benefit the whole area. I firmly believe that if the town or my neighbor across the street is successful, then I’m successful,” continued Richardson, who regularly coordinates projects and fundraisers with local nonprofits such as the SPCA, Services to Abused Families, and Fauquier Community Food Bank.

Simply being part of a community of businesses helps build the relationships and the economy. “You can’t be in business without giving back to your community. If I don’t do anything else when I close my doors at night, I know that I’m still giving back—and if it weren’t for the community, I wouldn’t be here.” And that “here” is a unique destination in itself. ❖

For more information about Kelly Ann’s Quilting, please call 540-341-8890 or visit kellyannsquilting.com for tips, products, classes, events, and more.

Maria Massaro is a Warrenton resident and freelance writer who has worked as a community counselor in Fauquier County since 2005. She is a certified Peer Recovery Specialist and the founder of Pharos, a local and online support network for individuals experiencing depression.

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Happy Summer Break!

Families4Fauquier will be at the following events in June with crafts and fun activities.

Please stop by and check out what fun and exciting activities we have planned, and check out our website for a full listing of local area summer camps and vacation bible schools.

Friday, June 2 - Starts at 5:30 p.m.

Main Street in Warrenton. Join in the family fun event, held the first Friday of the month.

Saturday, June 3 - Starts at 3 p.m.

RECYCLED FLOWER POTS AT THE VINT HINT BLOCK PARTY IN APRIL.

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playground open, free snack foods and drinks, live music by Voices of Praise.

This is a rain or shine event.

Friday, June 9 - From 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Vint Hill Block Party is free and filled with fun activities and entertainment for the whole family.

Saturday, June 18 - From 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Be sure to take Dad to the Father’s Day Car Show located on Main Street in Old Town Warrenton.

Friday, June 30 starting at 4 Our Saviour Lutheran Church, 6194 Dumfries Rd, Warrenton. Food, fun, and p.m. Warrenton Town Limits Day is a fun filled afternoon of free family games beginning at 3 p.m. Dedication friendly activities and ending with and ribbon cutting at 5 p.m., followed amazing fireworks. by outdoor service at 5:30 p.m. Come one, come all. Help us celebrate the grand opening of the Kim Ulrich Community Recreation Park. This is FREE to the community. Consider bringing a can to donate to the summer food distribution. The following organizations will be participating: Families4Fauquier, FCCC, Cub Scouts, sheriff's department, habitat for humanity, OSLC vacation Bible school and more.

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Special Achievements

On a special note, we have some achievements to celebrate:

Rachel Pierce received the Lifetime Achievement Award for 4,000 volunteer hours.

Mason Leighton received Teen Youth Presidential Achievement Gold Award for his volunteer service with Families4Fauquier.

Dawn Wieczorek received the Bronze Award for Volunteer Services.

Rosalynn Pierce received the Child/youth Volunteer Gold Award for volunteering with Families4Fauquier.

Socialization, Activities, and Camaraderie Fauquier Senior Center offers these keys to remaining engaged and avoiding isolation

BY CAROL SIMPSON Brenda was a bookkeeper for 31 years.

She looked forward to retirement when she could travel, garden, and sleep late. After leaving her job, however, Brenda found that she missed interacting with people. That’s when she found the Fauquier Senior Center in Warrenton. “The Senior Center saved my sanity,” Brenda said. “I had no idea how much I would suffer without people around me. Now I have new friends and I look forward to seeing them.”

Brenda isn't alone. For various reasons, many men and women over the age of 59 have found a refuge at the Fauquier Senior Center. Another participant, Ella, insists that activities at the Center “are keeping my brain healthy.” Her days had been spent languishing at home watching mindless TV shows until her son arrived home from work. He suggested the Senior Center, but Ella was reluctant; she had never been a “joiner.” But she gave it a chance and now is so glad she did.

Senior centers sprang up in the 1950s and 1960s when social workers sought a way to combat the profound social isolation they saw in many of their older clients. The centers started as nutrition sites: places to get a healthy lunch and enjoy the camaraderie that comes with sharing a meal. The benefits were immediately apparent; the idea caught on and expanded in scope. Now there are 11,000 senior

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“visit and join in the laughter—it’s contagious.” once I came, I realized how happy it made me [to attend].” Rose recognized the tremendous potential benefits for her father-in-law, so when he came to live with her she talked to him about joining the Center. She had to convince him to go: ‘Just try it one day a week.’ I knew he was outside his comfort level, but I also knew it would give him a reason to get up, get dressed and look forward to the day.”

After only a couple of weeks, he waited at the door for her to give him a ride, saying, “Rose, its time to get to the Center.”

Rose’s father-in-law ended up attending Monday through Thursday every week.

According to Rose, he slept better, made friends, and enjoyed conversations with World War II veterans like himself. Rose acknowledges the benefits to the seniors, but also to family members who need time to complete errands or go for coffee with friends.

A person must be able to navigate the Center independently in order to join. Individuals needing additional assistance can attend the Warrenton Adult Day Program, co-located at the E. Shirley Avenue building. Molly Snurr, program supervisor, welcomes potential participants and is happy to offer a trial day. “Many family members tell me, ‘Dad doesn’t want to come.’ But once they get here, they get comfortable and it becomes part of their routine.”

Helen, a Senior Center participant for the past three years, smiles broadly as she reports, “I love the Center. I love the different people and all the activities. We laugh every day. I especially like going out to lunch.” Anyone who thinks the Senior Center is one step from a nursing home should visit and join in the laughter—it's contagious. ❖

Carol Simpson is a graduate of Georgetown University. She was executive director of the Alzheimer’s Association of Greater Washington, trainer at Home Instead Senior Care, and development manager at the Alzheimer’s Association of Central/ Western Virginia before becoming executive director of Aging Together.

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centers in the U.S. serving a million older adults.

Each center has its own personality. Some are affiliated with child care centers, gyms, or hospitals. The Fauquier Senior Center is run by Casey Shelton, an energetic woman who can't stop raving about her program. “We serve active adults, aged 60 and wiser,” she bubbled. “Everything is free, even the transportation to and from home.” Casey and her “amazing” (as she calls them) volunteers set up daily activities. These activities include some you might expect: bingo, cards, and board games. Others you may not expect, such as exercise class, volleyball and trips to Walmart.

“We ask folks to try us three times and then sign up as members,” said Casey.

Once a person is a member, he or she can come as frequently or infrequently as they wish. “We are always looking for people from the community to come in and share their talents: craft projects, music, magic—you name it, we're interested in showcasing it at the Senior Center.”

Shelton emphasized the health benefits of participating in the Center. She recounted the story of a gentleman who came in using a walker and now, only occasionally, uses a cane. “He started moving more and was motivated by seeing others dance and have fun.” In fact, research shows that, compared to their peers, senior center attendees have better health, social interaction, and life satisfaction. A recent study indicated that social isolation is as detrimental to an older adult’s health as smoking three-quarters of a pack of cigarettes a day.

Reluctance to join is a common issue. Ed, a participant at the Center, remembered, “I wasn't sure at first, but

The Fauquier Senior Center in Warrenton recently hosted its annual Multi-generational Day where children from the Head Start Program visit, sing, read, and create art with the seniors. Above, Betty Bauer and Rose Brackett are enjoying a parade of artwork.

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SAIL AWAY AT CROCKETT PARK Fauquier County Parks and Rec offers lessons on Germantown Lake

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e humans have been putting ships to sea for thousands of years, but sailing still holds a certain mystique. There is something about harnessing the wind and coasting across the water that makes sailing feel like equal parts science and magic. Plus, the practice provides proven health benefits. Sailing increases your body’s muscular strength and endurance, betters your cardiovascular fitness, and improves your agility, hand-eye coordination, and levels of serotonin, the brain’s “happiness chemical.”

Sailing can also be an absurdly expensive pastime to start. I probably should have picked up the hobby in my tiny hometown of Vero Beach, Florida; boats are as numerous as cars there, and weeks of beginning sailing lessons would have put me back just $250. But the sailing bug didn’t bite me until years after I traded Florida’s sand dunes for the Blue Ridge foothills.

Beginner sailing lessons at most facilities in Northern Virginia take place on the Potomac, and prices start around $500. Balking at that price tag, I next tried county parks and recreation departments, which often offer many sport and hobby lessons for a fraction of the price of private facilities. But despite the

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fact that the Potomac snakes for miles along their borders, neither Fairfax, Prince William, nor Loudoun County’s parks and recreation departments offer sailing lessons.

In fact, landlocked Fauquier County boasts the only parks and rec department in our area that offers sailing lessons. This is in part thanks to David Symington, the recreation program coordinator for the southern region of Fauquier Parks and Recreation. “I grew up on the water,” Symington says. “I taught canoeing at Crockett Park, and my grandfather used to take me out on the Shenandoah.” Symington learned how to sail at Woodbridge Sailing School, where he’s worked for five years in addition to his position with parks and rec.

In the summer of 2016, Symington took part in the 753-mile Annapolis to Bermuda Ocean Race. “I was on a crew of seven on a 46-foot sailboat,” he explains. “It was four hours on, four hours off, going to bed at ten and getting up at two or three in the morning to sail until the light came up.” That milestone event was worlds away from the novice Symington had been just a few years before.

“The third time I went sailing, the motor fouled and there was no headsail [wind], so I was going around in circles in Belmont Bay,” he laughs. At several points, the water was shallow enough for him to have jumped out and dragged the boat to shore by its bow line.

Instead, he decided to stick it out overnight and learn what he could from the experience.

“It was because sailing is about knowing what to do when something goes wrong,” he explains. “I take people out who’ve never gone sailing before, and at the end, most people can sail. They just need to feel the boat, feel the water, and know what to do when the wind changes. Holding the shape of the sail and keeping the tiller in place comes naturally. The real art of sailing is knowing what to do when something fouls.”

Symington’s home base at the Parks and Rec Department is C.M. Crockett Park in Midland, which is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year. The gem in Crockett Park is Germantown Lake, created when Licking Run was dammed up in 1985. “No gas-motored boats are allowed on the lake,” Symington says, “so when you’re sailing, you don’t get interference from the powerboats. It’s a good size, too—over a hundred acres. It’s the largest recreational lake in Fauquier County.”

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Instructor Lauretta Neihnke (left) and writer Katie Fuster (right).

The park offered sailing lessons sporadically during the late ‘90s and early 2000s. “A guy named Julian was driving all the way from Maryland on his motorcycle to give the lessons,” Symington says. “It was just because he loved sailing so much and he wanted to share that with other people. But after a while, it got to be too much for him to do.”

Symington knew when he started at Crocket that he wanted to shore up its sailing program. “Being able to navigate the waterways is a vital thing that everyone with a boat needs to do,” he says. But attracting and keeping talented teachers remained a struggle after Symington accepted his post. “To be a sailing instructor here, you need to have a lot of knowledge and flexibility in your schedule and you also have to be willing to do this for not a lot of pay. Teaching sailing has to be one of its own rewards,” Symington says.

Enter Lauretta Neihnke, a mom and nursing student who works with Spotsylvania County Schools. Neihnke grew up sailing the Chesapeake with her father. She found out about the sailing program at Crockett park by chance, then contacted Symington about becoming an instructor. “That was a gift,” Symington says. “During the previous session, I taught all the lessons and they filled up.” With Neihnke on board, “we’ve been able to start offering private

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lessons at $65 for two hours of instruction.” In addition, Symington has scheduled Crockett’s first sailing summer camp, which starts July 31st.

“Sailing teaches kids responsibility, respect, and appreciation for the environment,” Symington explains. “It also teaches them how to think for themselves, and how to think on the go.

Working with these kids, teaching them how to harvest a natural resource like the wind to create energy, that’s important to me.”

As for the future, Symington hopes to get word about Crockett’s sailing program out to interested children and adults. He also hopes to attract additional experienced sailing instructors so that he can expand the park’s class offerings. “And I’d love to start a sailing club,” Symington says.

“Imagine getting a bunch of people together on the lake on a Wednesday night during the summer, holding a little regatta, a little stage-to-stage race…” He grins and gives a self-deprecating shrug. “I guess people who sail just really like to be around other people who sail.” ❖

Katie Fuster lives in Warrenton with her husband and two children. Read more about her sailing adventure at katiewritesaboutlove.com.

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A New Twist on Pet Therapy Whisper the donkey will soon visit local nursing homes and assisted living facilities

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hrough their work with veterans and residents at nursing homes and assisted living facilities, Dave Benhoff and Molly Brooks recognize the incredible value of pet therapy in patient’s and resident’s lives.

Pet therapy is not by any means new to our area, and its advocates realize its value in the way it provides a little happiness to those who are ill, anxious, or otherwise need assistance.

Dave and Molly initially worked together on veteran outreach programs at another hospice provider. In the spring of 2016, Molly left to join Capital Caring, a nonprofit hospice that services Fauquier and Prince William County, and Dave decided to join Capital Caring in the fall of 2016 to head up the volunteer services

and embark on expanding existing veterans services.

“The veteran initiatives we started together were amazing and I wanted to continue with those efforts,” said Molly.

“I am glad he came aboard and we have the chance to work together again to assist local veterans.”

Dave also spends a lot of his time with patients at nursing homes and assisted living facilities. His therapy dog, Nikita, is just as well known as Dave is.

However, Nikita may soon have a friend to help infuse some joy into patients lives. The friend’s name is Whisper, and no, she is not a dog.

While Dave was at Fauquier Health and Rehabilitation Center and some other local facilities, there were visiting miniature horses that came to the residents. “These small horses bring smiles to residents faces, just as Nikita does,” Dave shared. However, Whisper is not a horse either. She is a miniature donkey.

Yes, a donkey. Whisper’s journey into pet therapy began with a friend of Dave’s who rescued a mother-daughter donkey duo. The mother’s name is Eloise and the daughter, Whisper.

Owners of pet therapy dogs know they are always greeted with lots of affection, and Whisper is no different!

Dave decided to give Eloise and Whisper a permanent home and thought how fantastic it would be to travel to Amerisist, Fauquier Health and Rehabilitation Center, Brookside, and

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“She has a great personality. She loves to rub against you and nuzzle, just like a dog” some other local facilities with Whisper.

“She has a great personality. She loves to rub against you and nuzzle, just like a dog,” shared Dave. “She’s like a big stuffed animal.”

Through his work with veterans, Dave sees many voids in their lives that need to be filled, and so does Molly. They saw their opportunity to share something that fills one of those voids. “Pets are such a part of many of our lives, and in long term care it’s not there anymore for these patients. To bring in animals, like a donkey, helps patients go back in time to remember happier things. It lets them reconnect and experience those moments again,” said Molly. In our area, many people have been very involved with horses in their lives, which makes Whisper the ideal companion. These horse-loving long-term care residents love the dogs, but something like a miniature horse or donkey can really fill this huge, horsesized empty hole in their hearts. This is a need that Dave and Molly realized they could help to fill.

The goal of a therapy animal is to distract individuals from their concerns.

Dave explained that most patients just connect with animals. “They love on them and the petting and snuggling provides a therapeutic effect,” shared Dave.

Whisper will be trained and ready to start visiting local facilities soon. “Sally Petty, a friend of mine, trained Nikita and is willing to help with Whisper. She has also worked with training miniature horses that visit facilities,” shared Dave.

Training is all about getting the animals used to the environments. Sally said, “I have minis [miniature horses], and the training is really about taking the animals out and about. Getting them in and out of the trailer and getting them acclimated to going in and out of doors is most of the process.”

“We will have to get Whisper used to wearing boots, expose her to being indoors, acclimate her to traveling around and getting in and out of a trailer,” Dave said. “However, our biggest hurdle at this time is not having a trailer.” Currently, Dave and Molly are searching for a trailer to be used to transport Whisper to places where she can be of assistance. The trailer is an essential part of Whisper’s training.

Whisper is young, approximately one and a half years old, and training is best completed while an animal is maturing.

Molly and Dave have been searching for a donor to willing give a trailer for this endeavour. They are hoping they will find one soon, and be able to put Whisper to work on putting smiles on the faces of those they assist. ❖

Trailer Donation Needed In order to train Whisper, Capital Caring needs to acquire a trailer.

Specifically, they are seeking an eight to ten foot stock trailer with open ventilation. A mounted spare tire as well as a light for the interior would also be ideal. If you have a trailer you would like to donate, please contact either David Benchoff, MEd volunteer services coordinator, at dbenhoff@capitalcaring.org or Molly Brooks, RN, BC-CHPN executive director, at mbrooks@capitalcaring.org.

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A Zest for the Arts

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Fauquier High student Chris Agey has passion for music, theatre and writing STORY BY DEBBIE EISELE

PHOTOS BY GEORGE AGEY

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hris Agey, a rising senior at Fauquier High School (FHS), has loved music from a very young age. Throughout his formative years, Chris was encouraged to enjoy the arts by his mother, Tonja, and father, George. Agey’s parents enjoy theatre, music, and all other forms of arts. Tonja prefers the behind-the-scenes action, and George prefers performing and making people smile. Chris believes his parents are a huge influence on him. Additionally, his brothers (ages 20 and 23) also share a similar passion for the arts. It is a true family affair.

“I was big on expanding the mindset of my children from infancy up. So I played music before all my children were born and as they grew up,” explained Tonja. “They watched television, but it was only educational materials: singing, dancing, learning a language, Little Einsteins and VeggieTales to name a few.”

Chris said, “As far back as I can remember I have been singing and acting. My brothers and I would even create plays when we were little and act them out. My first true stage performance that I can remember is when I was acting in the church production of Island of Misfit Toys. My brother and I were toy soldiers. Oh my ... did I have stage fright!”

When asked who his mentors were, Chris simply said, “It’s a combination of people really.

My mom and dad encourage me all the time,” said Chris. Tonja added, “I think the Bible has been a mentor to Chris as well. The Bible tells you training your child up in their gifts. He [Chris] has a gift. He is encouraged to use it. We never stop him from performing songs. We just let him sing.

He shines when he performs and truly enjoys it.”

Another major influence was Ms. Deavers from Kettle Run High School. She worked with him on a variety of performances, some as far

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Top: Playing the part of Horton in Seussical Junior with Allegro Community School of the Arts. Center, Left: In 5th grade, Chris was Willy Wonka in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory at Brumfield Elementary. Bottom: Chris played the part of the King in Cinderella while attending Marshall Middle School.

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I enjoy performing because I make people smile. If I can invoke an emotion in people, then my job is done right”

back as elementary school. “She would pull me aside and tell me how to improve,” he said. “She was ‘real’ and it drove me to do more and do it better.”

Chris also shared that Bob Swift, Allegro Community School of the Arts instructor, has impacted him immensely: “Mr. Swift has helped me grow in such a short amount of time.” Chris began receiving private vocal instruction from Swift in the fall of 2015. “He is the only formal teacher I have had for vocals. I see his passion for music—it’s prominent in what he does. We always laugh when we make a mistake, but we don’t give up. We look at the mistake realistically and make it work.”

On a scale of one to ten (ten being the highest priority), Chris ranks music as an eight. He is a bass 2 vocalist— that is the lowest vocal position there is. His range is from about the second E below middle C to the E above middle C. One thing that Chris fears is losing his voice: “It is something I deeply care about. Music is an essential part of my life. I can hardly go a day without singing a song,” he described.

“It’s a functional coping mechanism. Music is there for every mood you can possibly have,” he explained. “I pull from songs that either mirror or counter my emotions,” Chris shared. “Sometimes I pick mellow songs if I am in that type of mood, or I will listen to or sing upbeat songs to propel me out of a mellow mood.”

“I have a healthy respect for the arts,” Chris said.

“Someone once asked me if there was a type of music

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I listen to, but I listen to all music—some more so than others. I have tremendous respect for successful musicians and other types of artists because I know it takes a lot of work to achieve the accomplishments they have.”

Ms. Bacot, his chorus teacher at FHS, said, “We have very talented students here at FHS, and Chris is certainly one of them.

He sings with the Choral Ensemble, which is a small group of our very best singers.

This group performs mostly a cappella music ranging from traditional historical classics to modern pop. Our students have the opportunity to audition for district and state level choirs if they choose to do so.

The audition involves singing a preselected, prepared piece AND sight singing a short melody.” Bacot also noted that “Chris has been quite successful at every level, usually landing at number one or two in our district.

He has a powerful bass voice and, more importantly, he knows how to work hard. It has been a pleasure to see him progress over the years and become the outstanding vocal artist that he is.”

With a zest for the arts, Chris loves constant learning. He decided to pursue another form of art to express himself— writing. Currently, he is writing a four-book series and uses his motivation and drive to share his talents with others.

In 2018, Chris will spread his wings after he graduates FHS. He still has not decide on which career path or passion to follow – drama, teaching (vocals, creative writing, or science), or graphics/game design. He is still in the investigative stage, looking at several colleges, including local ones.

“Fame doesn’t interest me, I want to be ‘real’ to people; not fake to achieve notoriety.” Chris said. “I’d rather be known for ‘me’ rather than what someone else thinks of me.” The future is unknown, but one thing will not change: the fact that Chris will continue singing. “I enjoy performing because I make people smile. If I can invoke an emotion in people, then my job is done right,” noted Chris. “It is what drives me; knowing I can do that.” ❖

AGEY’S ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Chris has an impressive list of accomplishments, at a young age. With his talent, this list will no doubt be added to in the very near future.

2006 (Age 7): Chris played a green army man in Misfit Toys in a Christmas musical produced by their church.

2009-2010 (4th grade): Chris was a student at Brumfield Elementary and played Thomas O'Maley in Aristocats. His teacher at the time was Mrs. Deavers.

2010-2011 (5th grade): Chris played Willy Wonka in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory at Brumfield Elementary.

2013-2014 (8th grade): Chris attended Warrenton Middle School and played the King in Cinderella and was the only representative from WMS at the All State Choir. Chris’ music instructor at the time was Ms. Bacot.

2014-2015 (9th grade): Chris entered FHS and in his first year played Senator Fipp in Urinetown and was influenced by Mr. Bales, the drama instructor.

He also participated in the District Choir that year.

2015-2016 (10th grade): This year, the Fauquier High School choral group made the District Choir and Chris auditioned and was granted the part of Horton in Seussical Junior with Allegro Community School of the Arts.

2016-2017 (11th grade): This year, the FHS District Choir scored 18 out of 20 possible points and made it into the All State Choir, where they scored 98 out of 100 possible points.

Chris was the only student representative for FHS at this event.

Leadership Fauquier Engaging, equipping, and connecting citizens Drew Fioranelli

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his year marks the second successful year for Leadership Fauquier, a program that educates future leaders in the community.

Executive Director Sandra Roszel develops a curriculum with various individuals and entities throughout the county to provide an experience to transform the overall knowledge base of each participant in regards to what is available here in the county. Sandra said, “The layers of diversity in the class of 2017 are numerous. Within hours of the opening retreat the class participants began to open up to a new perspective regarding themselves and their role within a group. The level of personal, inter-personal and professional development over the course of the past nine months has been a source of enormous satisfaction and pride for me personally. Watch for great things to come out of the class of 2017.”

Graduates of the 2016-2017 class were all tasked with providing information to share with the community regarding their personal journey through the training.

They were asked about their favorite part of the program, the most difficult part of the program, their biggest takeaway, how they envision this program serving the community, and about one memory from their experience they were deeply impacted by. Here is the list of graduates for the 2017 class, and their responses. All names are listed alphabetically.

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Drew Fioranelli, GISP, is a graduate of Delta State University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Interdisciplinary Studies. He has been involved with GIS for local governments for over 10 years, spending six years building and managing the GIS department for the City of Asheboro, NC. Drew is currently the GIS Director for Fauquier County.

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Denise M. Harris works for the Town of Warrenton in the Planning and Community Development Department.

She has resided in Warrenton since 1998 and has over twenty years experience in land use planning around the country.

A native of Fauquier County, Rebecca holds a degree in Administration of Justice from George Mason University and has worked for Fauquier Office of Adult Court Services since 2007. Currently she is the Senior Court Services Officer for the Pretrial Program and works to preserve the criminal justice system while upholding a defendant’s constitutional rights.

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No question—the people in my class were my favorite part of Leadership.

Leadership is building an army of committed citizens who can work together to facilitate solutions to meet community needs. There was one powerful memory: our class met with two of the inmates at the county jail, both of whom were suffering from addiction. They shared their journeys of how they ended up in jail. A sincere comment led to a group moment of overwhelming compassion, understanding, and heartbreak. There was not a dry eye in the room.

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This program has provided me with the resources and knowledge in order to thrive and be a successful leader. The memory that stands out for me is the two-day retreat. I enjoyed this so much as it jump-started our learning experience and provided truly valuable lessons. I have learned how to self-reflect as a leader and discern what I truly wanted to gain and take away from this program.

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Kim Jenkins Stan Heaney Jr. Greg Hackett Dr. Greg Hackett became the Lead Pastor of The Bridge Community Church in April 2013. He utilizes his consulting and coaching skills with church planters, church leaders, and business leaders locally, regionally, and nationally. Over the years, his heart for missions and leadership development has taken him to over 20 countries.

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The best part of the Leadership Fauquier program for me was the ability to network with people from other parts of the community who shared the same concerns and desires for Fauquier that I have. There are some amazing people here who don't make the headlines.

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Stanley Heaney Jr. is a George Mason graduate who works as a realtor with Century 21 New Millennium.

Stanley prides himself of being a Fauquier native and is the membership chair for SFBOA.

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I believe having more active citizens well versed in not only the issues but also the best avenues for success, will have a lasting effect on the surrounding areas. I won't forget the retreat and our first problem-solving exercise as it was empowering, and took a range of talents to complete.

For my class mates I hope you caught the joke.

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Kim Jenkins is a Business Insurance Agent with Puffenbarger Insurance & Financial in Warrenton and owns Genesis Home Improvement with her husband, Mark. Kim enjoys educating individuals on their risks and offers solutions to protect them in the event of a loss. She resides in Southern Fauquier and has four children.

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This program is developing leaders and equipping them with valuable skills to use within the community. Fauquier County is a large county with residents who often do not understand the depth of resources and opportunities the county has to offer, this program exposes them to this information.

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Andy Johnston Andy Johnston is a Program Officer with the PATH Foundation. He has a B.A. in Psychology and M.A. in Counseling Psychology.

Prior to joining the PATH Foundation, Andy was a notfor-profit consultant and the founding Executive Director of Loudoun Cares. He has over 25 years of experience in the health and human service realm.

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Meeting two felons, in their jail surroundings, who openly shared their battles with opioid addiction brought tears to many in our group, but we all left more inspired to do our part to tackle this issue in our community. Ongoing education in leadership and community building produces more than a ripple effect; it creates a wave effect.

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New challenges are thrown at them all the time, and they have to react within seconds while trying to make the best decision possible for each unique situation. I highly respect and commend our law enforcement for risking their lives each and every day to keep our community safe – thank you.

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Margie Markham Margie was born and raised in Stafford County. She has been in the banking industry for over 30 years and began working in the Warrenton community in 2003. She is currently the Commercial Loan Officer for Summit Community Bank. Margie is also a member and chair-elect of the Fauquier Chamber of Commerce board of directors.

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My biggest takeaway is definitely the relationships as well as the knowledge I obtained from the program. I have developed an even larger pool of resources to tap into for support in my career and to benefit the community.

Jenny Knox Jenny Knox is a wife and mother of two who resides in Fauquier County. She is very involved within the community and has a big heart for serving others. She is employed by a non-profit, community action agency, People Incorporated as a Business Development Manager.

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I was not ready for it to end. It has exceeded my expectations in every way possible. I think my biggest takeaway from this program is finally realizing, accepting, and embracing that I am a leader.

A memory that I will never forget is when I went for a ride along with the Sheriff's Office.

It was a thrilling experience, and I was amazed at their day-to-day responsibilities.

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A native of Manassas, Joe holds a BS degree in Business Administration from Averett University where he met his wife of 31 years, Kathy. Joe is the President and CEO of the Fauquier Chamber of Commerce and is a cofounder of the Leadership Fauquier program.

The leaders that we are creating through each class each year will add to the ever growing group of qualified and needed leaders for all different aspects of our community.

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Robert Moon Robert Moon’s has resided in the Fauquier County area since 2003. His multiphase career includes being a senior pastor for nearly 20 years and in executive management for healthcare and not-for-profit agencies. He is a partner with Heritage Financial, LLC, He is married to Fauquier teacher Mariann Lynch.

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Through Leadership, I have a better understanding and appreciation for different opinions and competing values that provide a check and balance for a healthy, vibrant, and beautiful community.

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Aimée O’Grady Aimée O’Grady has lived in Warrenton since 2004, currently on a hobby farm in Warrenton with her family.

Aimée’s writing can be found each month in the Piedmont Lifestyle Magazines. This June, she will join the board of directors for Leadership Fauquier.

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I am always amazed at how thoughtful our community is in every aspect. It’s easy to form opinions when you don’t know the facts. This program lifted the veil of ignorance.

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Jacquelin Pinilla Jacquelin Pinilla is a county resident who is a mother, retired Navy wife, and volunteer. She is someone

This program has been an amazing blessing to me and I would love to share that with others. My favorite memory is of this group bonding together and supporting each other as life unfolded with both celebratory and tragic moments in our individual lives.

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Jay Pinsky Jay is the founder of The Green Bow Foundation, a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit organization whose primary goal is to give youth interested in conservation the education, mentorship, and advocacy opportunities to mature into natural resource sustainability leaders within our community.

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It's tough to narrow down one memory I won't forget about my experience, but I think I was most impressed with Lou Emerson's candid review of the media in today's society. This left a profound impact on me because his intellect, insight, and analysis was so evenhanded in a world overcome by extreme bias on all sides. His leadership as a journalist urges me to remain faithful that good journalists can and do exist in today's communities.

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Pam Pulver Pam is an employee of the Fauquier County Public Schools. She is the Science Health and Physical Education Supervisor for the county.

Pam has also been involved in the Outdoor Lab at the Fauquier High School.

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My biggest takeaway is that a community cannot function in a vacuum. All parts need to be working in sync. The community is then served because these diverse groups come together with a common goal, and work toward community success.

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Elizabeth Rose Elizabeth grew up in Fauquier and her passion is to develop a brighter future for our community's youth. She is the Resource Development and Mentor Specialist for the Boys & Girls Club of Fauquier, helping boys and girls of all backgrounds build confidence, develop character, and acquire the skills needed to become productive, civic-minded, responsible adults.

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Everyone in class was there to better not only themselves, but each other and the community as a whole. I experienced a major tragedy halfway through our class year. My classmates rallied to my side, and supported me through this difficult time.

The love they displayed is a memory I will always treasure.”

Amelia Stansell Amelia J. Stansell is Vice President, Community Executive, and Commercial Relationship Manager at Middleburg Bank. She is a member and membership director of the Rotary Club of Warrenton, board member of Bluemont Concert Series, and active in many other local organizations.

She most recently served on the Experience Old Town Warrenton re-boot committee.

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My favorite part of Leadership Fauquier is the relationships I’ve forged with both our peers and the presenters we’ve had the pleasure of associating with.

The program helped me see our community’s resources and

needs differently, and helped me connect the dots with stakeholders and those in need.

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Dawn Sowers Dawn Sowers, Public Services Manager at Fauquier County Public Library since 1998, holds a Masters degree in Library and Information Science. She has two daughters, three grandchildren, and another grandchild on the way. Dawn’s hobbies include reading, singing, gardening, and motorcycling with her husband of 31 years.

Frederique Vincent Frederique Vincent is a graduate of the Sorbonne who spent most of her career working in the field of translation and editing until the birth of a child with Down Syndrome motivated her to shift her interest towards advocacy. She is a Medicaid Waiver Service Facilitator and has held various volunteer positions within her community.

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Although visiting the Fauquier County jail was a highlight (with all that it entailed, it was an eye opener and an emotional experience), my favorite part of the program was the coaching session we enjoyed during the startup retreat, notably how to internally monitor our thoughts and words. This was invaluable material, and harder to process than I thought.

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Part of serving a community is knowing where the needs are and finding the need that your talents can help fill. Leadership Fauquier presents the opportunity for you to find an interest or a passion and make connections with others in the community who share that interest. One memory that stands out is the jail visit. I will never forget the experience of standing in a cell block speaking with two inmates whose lives have been impacted and forever changed by grief and addiction.

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Rob Walton Rob Walton has lived in Fauquier for 11 years and is the Assistant Chief of Zoning & Development Services with Fauquier County’s Department of Community Development. He assists with the department reviews of site plans and subdivision applications for new development in the County.

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I feel there are many memories I will take with me, but one special one was the beginning of the program where I formed relationships with classmates—people I know will make a difference in our county.

Please meet the owners of JR Snider, Ltd., Joey, Kristi, Franklin Copperfield and Daisy Duke.

We are a value driven, family oriented plumbing services company that has been serving the greater Fauquier County area for more than 35 years.

We make all our decisions based on the six core values of Trust, Respect, Understanding, Creditability, Kindness and Humor. We have assembled an outstanding team of highly skilled, courteous and knowledgeable plumbers.

When you hire JR Snider, you’re getting a professional team that’s dedicated to providing exceptional customer care and quality plumbing services.

THANK YOU FOR YOUR BUSINESS AND CONTINUED SUPPORT all services for senior 10% oncitizens, teachers, veterans OFF and first responders.

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Congratulations to all of this year’s Leadership Fauquier Graduates. The community is excited to embrace your new skills and all the positive impacts you will make in our county.

Leadership Fauquier is a 501(c) 3 and is now accepting applications for the 2017-2018 program. If you are interested, please visit the website at leadershipfauquier.org or email leadershipfauquier@gmail.com for more information. ❖

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Fauquier Health Sleep Center

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he Fauquier Health Sleep Center reopened in May to diagnose and treat patients who are suffering from sleep disorders. The Sleep Center helps those who have problems with normal, restorative sleep—who experience symptoms of obstructive sleep apnea, periodic limb movement disorder, or narcolepsy. Sleep deprivation can result in excessive daytime sleepiness and cardiovascular problems, including high blood pressure, heart rhythm abnormalities, and stroke.

The Sleep Center’s Syed Murtaza, M.D., is board certified in psychiatry and neurology as well as sleep medicine.

He can evaluate symptoms, determine whether testing is called for—either a home sleep study or an in-lab study— and what course of treatment might be required.

Dr. Murtaza has been focusing on sleep medicine for ten years. He says that obstructive sleep apnea is the most common sleep problem he sees; it is caused by the throat muscles becoming too relaxed during sleep, allowing the airway to collapse and shut off the air supply.

Aiming to Restore Restful Sleep

Although sleep apnea can have a disastrous effect on a person’s health, patients frequently don’t even know they have it. It is often the spouse or partner who observes the symptoms, including: • Loud snoring • Frequent silences during sleep due to breaks in breathing (apnea) • Choking or gasping during sleep • Sudden awakenings or waking up in a sweat • Daytime sleepiness Dr. Murtaza says, “A continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machine is still the treatment of choice for obstructive sleep apnea, but dental devices and ENT surgeries can work for some people. CPAP machines have improved drastically in recent years. The masks that go over the nose and mouth are much softer and more comfortable, and the machines have technology that allows them to ramp up slowly. In the first half hour, the air pushes through the machine gently, then, when the person is asleep, the machine increases the air pressure up to a therapeutic level.”

The Sleep Center's diagnostic in-lab study is non-invasive. State-of-the-art computerized equipment monitors up to 20 biological and neurological sleep

factors while the patient sleeps in a comfortable, home-like environment.

Sleep studies are considered a hospital outpatient service and are covered by most major health plans.

Dr. Murtaza says, “Although medication can help a number of sleep disorders – insomnia, restless legs or narcolepsy, for instance—lifestyle changes can be very effective for improving sleep. We often work on sleep hygiene, healthy eating, working toward an ideal body weight, and drinking responsibly (and not too close to bedtime).

If you think you or your partner may be experiencing sleep deprivation, talk to your physician and request a referral for a sleep consult. Dr. Murtaza will evaluate your symptoms and may recommend either a home study or an in-lab study.

He can then evaluate the study results and determine a course of treatment.

The Sleep Center is located on the third floor of the Warrenton Professional Building, at 493 Blackwell Road in Warrenton. For more information, call 540-316-2660. ❖

Left: The Sleep Center provides a comfortable, home-like environment for sleep studies.

Right: Dr. Syed Murtaza is a sleep medicine specialist. Photos courtesy of Fauquier Health.

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It’s BBQ Time!

What to consider when purchasing a new barbeque

Cabinet Trends A look at the “in” cabinet trends for 2017

Upgrade to Sell Home improvements that will get you the best bang for your buck

It’s Summer BBQ Season What to consider when purchasing a grill

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any people are passionate about their barbeque recipes and methods, and many get into a friendly, informal competition with neighbors and family involving secret ingredients and procedures. Either way, summer is the time to enjoy the outdoors and some wonderful food. Whether you are preparing a simple meal for a small group, or for a large gathering, food off the grill is a staple for summer get-togethers.

This season, you may be looking to purchase a grill. Maybe you need an upgrade, or yours was blown away and damaged in a storm and a replacement is needed. Or maybe you just want to “wow” your friends and family. No matter your reason for seeking a new grill, it is important to think about what you need and want in terms of a grill’s functionality, durability, longevity, available accessories, and even aesthetics.

BBQ gurus know there are so many options for grilling, and each will insist their own personal preference is the best.

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If now is the time for you to buy or sell, give me a call.

As a licensed realtor with over fifteen years of diverse real estate experience, I will work closely with you to help you achieve your goals.

If you’re looking to buy one to start off your summer, the possibilities can be endless. With this in mind, we turned to Kent Rankin from Rankin’s True Value.

He has years of experience helping customers with questions on the best options to meet their needs and budget.

He outlined several key considerations for us to share with you.

Brands

Kent noted that there are several popular brands and all offer different price points and functionalities, but there is a perfect grill out there for everyone. Some good brands include Weber, The Big Green Egg, Char Broil, Napoleon, and Primo.

Type of Grill

If a brand wasn’t enough of a decision to make, there is more to consider. Gas, electric, infrared, and charcoal are the options you may select from.

When making the selection that is right for you, Kent said, consider how much time it will take for your grill to be ready to cook. “Electric and gas grills start fast

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He worked tirelessly to help us find the right fit, and he wasn’t the least bit phased by our hapless search all across northern Virginia.

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and are quickly ready to use. Charcoal may take approximately five minutes (if you use a chimney starter), while the ceramics may take a total of 20 to 30 minutes of warm-up time before they are ready to use.”

To determine what is best for you, Kent suggested you consider your environment: “People in apartments or condos may be limited to electric, due to restrictions in their community.” For those who live in their own home, he said that it depends more on how it will be used. Will it be used occasionally or on a regular basis? How many people will you be cooking for at one time? Will you be slow-cooking or smoking your meats, or mostly flipping burgers, hot dogs, and chicken? All of these are important questions to ask yourself when determining the best grill for you.

If you are a fan of smoked meat, which requires long, slow cooking, there are steel and ceramic options for you. It is important for slow cooking lovers to note that maintaining heat is crucial to the creation of a good meal. If you need to open the grill to add more charcoal during the cook time, it could impact your end results.

“A steel smoker will only hold the desired heat consistently for a few hours before it will need more charcoal, Kent explained.

Steel vessels (not the professional grade) may make “maintaining a constant temperature almost impossible, and they cannot really be used in the winter as the outside temperatures will not allow the grill to reach the internal temperature that is needed.” If you are set on a steel smoker, you may need to consider spending the money on a competitive smoker the professionals use.” Kent also noted that when using steel smokers, “Many of these have a water pan, so you can add moisture.

The steel variety loses moisture which can dry out meat.”

Ceramic smokers “hold the heat better (up to 12-plus hours, eliminating the need to open it to add charcoal every few hours), and can be used in the winter. Also, the ceramic smokers retain moisture better than steel, without the use of a water pan.”

Kent was quick to note that Weber did just come out with an insulated steel smoker (double wall steel) which improves the efficiency of the steel version. “It is more expensive than the Green Egg, and this is the first year it is available for purchase.” But if you are set on steel, this may be another option for you.

Budget

If you have a limited budget, there are plenty of options available. A smaller Weber charcoal grill can be purchased for around $80 and a gas grill can go for around $399. Of course, if your budget falls into the “sky’s the limit” category, the options may range into the thousands of dollars for a model with all the bells and whistles for the professional barbecue enthusiast.

There are even models that offer it all in one product: gas, charcoal, smoker, and grill combined, which can serve as an complete outdoor kitchen.

Accessories

What is a grill purchase without the benefits of a few add-ons? Kent does recommend a few must-have accessories: “they are worth the investment.” These include a meat thermometer, a cover to protect your purchase, and a good brush or pad to clean your grill with.w If you wish to add other accessories now or in the future, there is a plethora of options. For the rib lovers, there are a variety of rib racks available. Pizza lovers can rejoice knowing there are pizza stones for grills. For those that just enjoy a good roasted chicken or turkey, there are turkey roasters and beer can chicken racks. The list of accessories available is “endless,” according to Kent.

Certain brands like Weber and the Big Green Egg have very specialized accessories for the BBQ guru and technology fans. For instance, Kent noted that the Big Green Egg offers the Flame Boss (several models available), an alldigital version with a fan which is used in conjunction with your smart phone. It can monitor the internal temperature of the meat and of the grill. Weber offers a comparable product, known as the iGrill.

This may even be a great Father’s Day gift this year.

Many locally-owned and chain stores offer a variety of options for you to chose from, but now you are armed with information to help you with your selection process. Enjoy the tasty summer BBQs and the fun you have along the way.

For more information on the grill options available at Rankin’s TrueValue, visit the Warrenton store, or go online to www. truevalue.com. ❖

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Painted Cabinets Are Still On Top A look at the “in” cabinet trends for 2017

beige. However, there are some trends that last and are not as color-centric.

BY BETHANNY FOX

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his year at the 2017 International Builders Show in Orlando, Florida, orange and matte black were announced as the “Color Trend for 2017.”

I know this is hard to believe! Stop what you’re doing and look around the space you are in right now, do you see any orange? If you don’t yet, you will soon. Trendsetters are utilizing orange and black all over the kitchen, from cabinets to grout, even on upholstery and exterior siding.

Color is always coming and going; when gray was announced as the color trend of 2002 we were all of the opinion that this would be a short-lived trend. Fifteen years later, gray is still popular and projected to become a neutral. Grays are warming into what is now referred to as “griege,” or gray-

Whether renovating or building a new home, white painted cabinetry is still the number one choice of homeowners. One of the most frequently asked questions I hear is: “Are white cabinets going out of style?”

My answer is, no, definitely not.

White painted cabinets will always will be in style. Almost everyone loves a crisp, clean, white kitchen. If your cabinets are in good shape and don’t need replacing, but could benefit from an updated look, you might consider painting them. Whether you decided this is a project you would like to take on yourself or hire a professional, painting your existing cabinetry is the most budget-friendly option. Visit your local paint professionals to find out the best paint for your project, or to find a painter. While you’re painting those cabinets, make sure

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you change out the decorative hardware (knobs and pulls); nothing says 1982 like a shiny brass knob.

I am, however, noticing a resurgence of bold colors on the kitchen island, accenting the white. In most kitchens, the island is not only functional, it is a focal point. Islands are the place where a homeowner can express creativity and show a hint of their hidden personality. Colors such as bold greens and vivid blues, or a dark stained wood, are making the island appear more like a custom piece of furniture.

Cabinets and kitchen design Another consideration is the style of the cabinet to select. No matter what you call it, the Shaker, Mission, or Prairie-style door is by far the most popular one. The reason is that it is a simple design, it’s easy to clean, and you can add character by using different styles of decorative hardware. A cup pull gives the shaker door a country feel; a bar

pull will feel more modern. And that is the secret to the Shaker door’s popularity—its versatility.

The latest trends continue to indicate wood as the preference, however, several of the cabinet manufacturers are introducing metal in their new lines. The old-fashioned metal, favored in the 1950s, may soon reappear in a more modern style in the near future.

Cabinets that consist of all drawers are very popular right now, especially when you include inserts. Clients are storing dishes, pots and pans, and glasses in the drawers. Having these everyday items located below the counter top also helps with accessibility for younger children or anyone who may have limited mobility. Whether you have the drawer by itself or in combination with a roll out tray, opening it requires fewer motions than an upper cabinet, making it very useful for the elderly. Full extension drawer glides with soft-close are truly the way to go.

Another trend I see is making the kitchen “multi-functional.” Most of our clients are renovating to open the kitchen up to the rest of the home. They want the cook to be a part of the family action and not separated or relegated to the “scullery.” Cooking has also become a group activity for family members, as well as entertaining.

At a party, everyone always ends up in the kitchen, right?

Now more than ever, it is not the size of the kitchen that matters as much as its functionality. The utilization of every possible space available will provide an enhanced room and experience. Working with a professional can help you with the design of your kitchen and they can provide extremely helpful suggestions to maximize your space and create a more efficient design.

Cabinet hardware options Stainless or brushed nickel are still the most popular materials for cabinet hardware. Emerging as one of the newest offerings is brushed bronze or French gold. Oil Rubbed Bronze is still favored, but is not as readily available as it used to be; most vendors are replacing that finish a with matte black option. Additionally, if you are interested in a more modern look, you may opt for no handles or knobs at all. Some cabinet manufacturers are now incorporating a “touchto-open” technology which is very popular on wastebasket cabinets.

If you know someone who has recently completed a kitchen renovation, ask them for a referral. Most design professionals will meet with you in their showroom at no charge for the first consultation. All you need to do is take a few measurements, do some research on appliances, and make time in your schedule to sit down and chat about your project. It will be time well spent. ❖

About the AUTHOR

Bethanny Fox is a kitchen and bath designer and showroom manager for Golden Rule Builders. For more information on cabinets or building needs, she may be contacted at (540) 788-3539 or visit their website at www.goldenrulebuilders.com

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Biggest Bang For Your Buck The best improvement projects to assist in selling your home

BY TOM CAMPBELL

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n the course of a day, a REALTOR® gets asked many questions about strategies for buying and selling homes. By far the one most often asked is: What home improvement project will get me the best bang for my buck when I sell? The answer: It depends on how soon you’d like to sell.

Most homeowners want to automatically pursue a full remodel of the kitchen and/or bathrooms. These remodeling efforts may cost tens of thousands of dollars with no more than a 67 percent return-oninvestment (ROI). If your plan is to remodel and then live in the home for several years and enjoy the fruits of your labor, then by all means do it. These costly improvements will add value when you sell—plus will allow you to enjoy them for a while. However, what most homeowners really want to know is how they can add value and sell their homes quickly (in six months or less), at or above the recommended asking price.

There are several projects that are relatively inexpensive that will add value and help sell a home.

UPGRADE YOUR KITCHEN REPLACING YOUR FRONT DOOR

By installing a new door, you instantly add to the curb appeal of your home.

According to the Remodeling Impact Report (RIR), the median cost to replace the front door is $2,000 and generally provides homeowners with a 75 percent ROI. REPLACING YOUR GARAGE DOOR

You can replace a standard twocar embossed-steel door for approximately $2,300. The ROI on this project according to the RIR is a whopping 87 percent.

SPRUCE UP THE LANDSCAPING

Nothing says “home” like a freshly mulched garden. For less than $200 you can mulch, plant flowering annuals, and prune trees and shrubs, and making the house more welcoming.

The operative word is “upgrade,” not an extensive remodel. Give your kitchen a facelift by replacing laminate counters with one of the affordable, granite options. Refinish or paint cabinets instead of replacing them. Replacing hinges and hardware can give the kitchen a fresher, more updated appearance.

UPGRADE YOUR BATHROOM

With respect to bathroom upgrades, concentrate on replacing old tile with square 12” or 3” neutral ceramic or porcelain tile. Upgrading sink faucets with a polished chrome fixture instantly provides a touch of elegance to any bathroom.

TERMS TO KNOW RETURN ON INVESTMENT (ROI) is the benefit to an investor resulting from an investment of a resource. A high ROI means the investment gains compare favorably to investment cost. In terms of home improvements, it basically means identifying which projects will raise the value of your home the most in relation to how much they would cost to accomplish. In plain language, it’s the best “bang for your buck.”

REMODELING IMPACT REPORT (RIR): The 2015 Remodeling Impact Report examines resale value and customer satisfaction of 12 interior and eight exterior projects. The study mines data and opinions from REALTORS®, consumers, and members of the National Association of the Remodeling Industry to help explain the payoff of work ranging from minor upgrades to full-scale remodels.

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INSTALL NEW ROOFING MATERIAL

A newly replaced HVAC system can put buyer’s minds at ease as far as future upkeep and repair costs, and move your home closer to the top of their list of potential homes.

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okémon GO has been one of the hottest games released in the last year. The free-to-play game uses your smartphone’s GPS to turn walking around the block into an engaging, augmented reality scavenger hunt for fictional creatures called Pokémon.

Move your character around Pokémon GO’s game map by walking around in the real world. Using the camera on your smartphone, the game makes it look as though Pokémon actually pop up in your path.

Health professionals praise the game’s fitnessminded makeup—it rewards players for the kilometers they walk by giving out in-game goodies and loot.

These help you achieve the game’s goal of collecting as many Pokémon as you can, then battling it out with other users’ Pokémon at gyms (more on this later).

Already popular with the younger set because of Pokémon’s enormous media franchise of comic books,

TV shows, movies, and even trading cards, Pokémon GO is a great way to get your whole family outside and on the move, exploring new areas as you “try to catch ‘em all.”

You’ll run into plenty of Pokémon in your neighborhood. But to pick up more unusual creatures and stock up on the Pokéballs you’ll need to catch them, head to Pokémon GO hotspots—called PokéStops—like historic sites, statues, monuments, malls, art installations, and parks.

Warrenton’s Historic District is chock full of such landmarks. The following route will take you on a 1.5 mile walking loop with PokéStops at some of downtown Warrenton’s most recognizable landmarks.

• Warrenton Civil War Mural 25 SOUTH 4TH STREET

There’s plenty of parking at the municipal lot behind “The Mural Building” at 25 South 4th Street, making this a great place to begin your Pokémon GO adventure. Your first PokéStops will be in front of one of Warrenton’s mostphotographed sites: the mural depicting the area’s Civil War history.

LIKELY FIND: Poké Balls.

You’ll use these red and white spheres to catch wild Pokémon.

To do this, tap any Pokémon you see on the map, then flick a Poké Ball at the critter.

As you catch Pokémon, they’ll be added to an

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index of game characters called the Pokédex. There are currently over 200 different types of Pokémon out there, just waiting to be caught. NEXT STEPS: After you’ve collected all the Pokémon that appear at this spot on the map, head west on East Lee Street, then hook a right onto South 3rd Street to reach your next PokéStop.

PokéStops are marked by blue box icons on your game map. When you walk close enough to collect items from a stop, a blue medallion will appear over it. Spin the medallion to collect Poké Balls, eggs that will hatch into Pokémon, and more.

• First Baptist Church 39 ALEXANDRIA PIKE

• Fauquier Times-Democrat 39 CULPEPER STREET

LIKELY FIND: Nidoran,

an ornery poison-type Pokémon. You can tell Nidoran apart by their color: the males are blue while the females are purple. NEXT STEPS: Walk south on Culpeper Street until you reach Saint James’ Episcopal Church.

• Saint James’ Episcopal Church LIKELY FIND: Every stop from now on should reward you with Poké Balls, eggs, or other important Poké-items, as well as chance encounters with Pokémon. At this PokéStop, you’re liable to meet Staryu, a sea star-shaped water-type Pokémon. NEXT STEPS: Retrace your steps up Culpeper Street, heading north until you reach Hotel Street.

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• The Warren Green Hotel LIKELY FIND: Sandshrew, a groundtype Pokémon that resembles a mouse crossed with an armadillo. NEXT STEPS: From Hotel Street, walk east to Ashby Street, then head north until you reach the Fauquier Historical Society.

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• Fauquier Historical Society LIKELY FIND: Natu, a small green Pokémon bird with psychic powers. NEXT STEPS: Walk to the grassy area near where Ashby Street becomes the Courthouse Square.

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• Mount Zion Baptist Church 33 SOUTH 3RD STREET

LIKELY FIND: There are 18

types of Pokémon, from bugs to ghosts to fairies.

This is a good spot to find grass-type Pokémon such as the small green Chikorita.

NEXT STEPS: Hoof it back to East Lee Street and continue west two blocks to Culpeper Street.

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• Gulf War Honor and Remembrance Plaque COURTHOUSE SQUARE LIKELY FIND: Grass-type Pokémon like Hoppip, an adorable whirlybird NEXT STEPS: Walk west to Diagonal Street, then north to Winchester Street.

• Warrenton Bible Fellowship 46 WINCHESTER STREET LIKELY FIND: Flying-type Pokémon like Spearow and Pidgie NEXT STEPS: Head east on Winchester Street.

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LIKELY FIND: Eevee,

a little brown furball that can later be evolved into more powerful Pokémon like Vaporeon and Jolteon. NEXT STEPS: Head north on Alexandria Pike, then hop onto the sidewalk that runs along Horner Street.

• Eva J. Walker Memorial Park Plaque INTERSECTION OF HORNER STREET AND NORTH 3RD STREET LIKELY FIND: Just like in the real world, parks tend to have bugs. At the Memorial Park Plaque, look for bug-type Pokémon like the spidery Spinarak or the fat green Caterpie.

NEXT STEPS: Just east, near the corner of Horner and North 4th Street, is the Warrenton Water Tower.

• Warrenton Water Tower LIKELY FIND: Poison-type Pokémon like Ekans,

a purple cobra NEXT STEPS: Walk south along North 3rd Street until you reach Warrenton Post Office

• Warrenton Post Office 53 MAIN STREET LIKELY FIND: Steel-type Pokémon like the armored Skarmory bird NEXT STEPS: Walk east on Main Street’s red brick sidewalk until you reach Warrenton Presbyterian Church.

• Warrenton Presbyterian Church 91 MAIN STREET LIKELY FIND: Pokémon eggs.

During the game’s tutorial, you’ll learn how to hatch Pokémon eggs by popping them into incubators, then hoofing it for a certain number of kilometers. The more kilometers you have to walk, the rarer the Pokémon you’ll hatch for your efforts. NEXT STEPS: Trek one block east.

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• Warrenton Baptist Church 123 MAIN STREET

LIKELY FINDS:

Ponyta, a fire-type Pokémon that resembles a horse with a flaming mane and tail. NEXT STEPS: Two blocks east this time.

• Brentmoor Historical Marker INTERSECTION OF MAIN STREET AND NORTH CALHOUN STREET

LIKELY FINDS: Water-type Pokémon

like the Poliwag, which you can later evolve into the aptly-named Politoed. NEXT STEPS: Walk north on Calhoun Street to the Warrenton Visitor Center, then head to the memorial brick walkway between the Center and Brentmoor, the Spilman-Mosby House.

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the chubby pink Cleffa, Clefairy, or Jigglytuff. NEXT STEPS: Another few yards east will take you to Brentmoor itself.

• Brentmoor (the Spilman-Mosby House) 173 MAIN STREET LIKELY FIND: A chance to gain experience points and level up by pitting your Pokémon against other players’ creatures at a Pokémon GO gym.

Brentmoor, like the Warrenton Courthouse and the Alexandria Pike entrance to Eva Walker Park, is a Pokémon GO gym.

Players visit gyms to earn experience points. You can gain experience in friendly battles with members of your team, or by challenging competing Pokémon team players to rival battles. The winner of a rival battle will then take control of the gym for his or her team. You’ll pick six of your Pokémon to take into battle at the gym. There are only three moves in a battle: tap your opponent’s Pokémon to quickly attack it, swipe your finger across the screen to dodge an attack, or hold down on the screen and then release to perform your Pokémon’s special attack move.

Happily, your Pokémon can’t die in battle.

Your defeated Pokémon will only “faint,” at which point another of your Pokémon will automatically take its place. If all six of your Pokémon have fainted, you lose the battle.

You can revive your collapsed Pokémon with special items from your Poké Stops such as potions and revive diamonds.

NEXT STEPS: Head back to Main Street.

Trek west, toward Downtown Warrenton, until you reach South 5th Street. If that’s enough Pokémon Go for one day, walk south on South 5th Street until you reach the municipal parking lot. If not, you’ll notice that nearby Pokéstops have turned blue. This happens when at least five minutes have passed since your last visit, and it means you can revisit the stop and flick the spinner to collect additional items.

The beauty of a Pokémon Go adventure in downtown Warrenton is not just the fun and the health benefits of the game. It’s also the opportunity to see some of the town’s rich history on foot. Each stop is a chance to learn a little more about this area, with stops at buildings that date back to Thomas Jefferson’s presidency (such as St. James’ Episcopal Church and Courthouse Square’s Old Jail building); the decade leading up to the Civil War (such as Brentmoor and Warrenton Presbyterian); the Reconstruction period, which witnessed the building of some of the town’s first predominantly African-American churches (such as First Baptist Church and Mount Zion) as well as the Warren Green Hotel; the WWI era (the U.S. Post Office); and the post-WWII economic boom (Warrenton water tower).

And if you want to learn more about any of the stops you visit, you can always pop in to visit the Fauquier Historical Society— they’re thrilled the game is stimulating children’s interest in the community’s past and are happy to tell you more about the unique history of this slice of Warrenton’s historic district. ❖

How to Get Pokémon GO Download the free app from iTunes (for Apple devices) or Google Play (for Android devices). Follow the prompts to create your own account, then listen and learn as Pokémon character Professor Willow introduces you to the game and walks you through catching your first Pokémon.

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About the AUTHOR Nathan Gilbert is an Investment Advisor and Managing Partner with Meridian Financial Partners in Warrenton, Virginia. Meridian is an independent, fee-only investment advisory firm providing financial planning and investment management.

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ou may have seen some quotes and/or blurbs about “The Fed raising interest rates.” That’s not exactly an attention-grabbing or “interesting” (pun intended!) headline for most people, but it does have a direct effect on all of our financial lives. Even though interest rates have risen recently, we remain in an historically low rate environment. To state things very generally, low interest rates are good for borrowers and bad for conservative savers.

On March 15, the Federal Open Market Committee did in fact raise the federal funds rate (the rate banks in good standing pay to borrow from the Federal Reserve Bank) to a range between ¾ and 1 percent. For the most part this is a good sign as it means that the committee (chaired by Janet Yellen) believes that the economy is healthy. By the time this article is published, the Fed will have met again on May 3rd.

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If you are a 35-year-old looking to purchase your first home, you can expect to borrow at a rate somewhere around 4 percent for a 30-year fixed-rate loan. That’s not quite a record low, but it is very close. That same 35-year-old’s parents might have paid somewhere in the neighborhood of 16 percent for the same mortgage. Just to further make the point, the monthly payment for a $200,000 mortgage for the parents would have been about $2,690 per month, while today’s 35-year-old would only pay about $955 per month.

That’s a very stark difference.

Conversely, the parents would have been ahead of the game when it came to conservative savings via Certificates of Deposit (CDs). They may have enjoyed rates around 10 or 11 percent for a 5-year CD, while today’s 35-year-old would be lucky to find a five-year CD that pays 2 percent.

Taking things a bit further, this may speak to some of the reason that the U.S. stock market continues to rise in the face of quite a bit of uncertainty. Savers who are relying on income for retirement or other reasons probably can’t afford to just stick to CDs. For most, 2 percent will not provide enough money on which to live. They are somewhat forced to explore other options such as stocks that pay good dividends.

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But what to some people appears to be a pile of rubble is the slow dissolution of history to others. Tom and Liz Thorpe are such people.

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These moments in his youth set his life on a course to preserve old Virginia homes. Both Tom and Liz, his wife, were employed in the education system, and they would spend their weekends pursuing their hobby.

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was pulled inside, securing the house by preventing strangers from opening the door.

Their own home The Thorpes continued living on the family farm in Bristersburg until 2009, when Dominion Power came through and installed power lines through the property. Feeling that the family farm was unsuitable for a period house, they found a large lot in Warrenton and embarked on a two-and-a-half-year project to build their dream home.

Springlea, the name of their current property, is a testament to the passion the couple shares for antiquity. The 50-acre estate sits at the top of Lees

For 30 years, the couple has travelled the state, collecting antiques and dismantling old homes. “We look for homes that are deteriorating and approach the owners to buy the structure,” said Thorpe. In the three decades that he and Liz have been preserving homes, there are only two cases in which the owner would not sell him a structure he wanted to save, “and today, I can show you a pile of rubble where it once stood,” he said.

Dismantling a 250-year-old house requires a very careful and detailed process—which they have refined over the years—of extensive photographing and careful numbering of the pieces to catalog every part. “We keep everything that is original to the period in which the house was built,” said Thorpe. This includes every post and beam, every pre-1830 door knob, hinges, staircases, mantels, paneling, and wainscoting found within the structure.

In 1986, the couple created Latchstring Corporation and turned their hobby into a part-time business.

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Ridge Road in Warrenton and is replete with Fauquier County relics. A veritable time capsule of pre-Civil War Virginia, Liz considers the estate as a work in progress, although Tom believes otherwise. “It’s done,” he said with a smile.

The home is a combination of three separate historical structures, dating from 1790, 1800, and 1802, that were relocated to the site and combined to form the Thorpes’ dream home.

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“This paint was applied when Thomas Jefferson was president.”

and door knobs, original wavy glass, brass fixtures, and large mantels are all present.

A large, two-story period home forms the center of Springlea, using the historic home’s front door as today’s entrance. The dining room, which has been restored to its original glory, includes two unusually-sized 19-footlong and 26-inch-wide uncut yellow pine boards on either wall. “It is very unusual to find such long pieces of wood uncut,” explained Thorpe. The room also contains the original formal mantelpiece.

“This was a more upscale home at the time,” said Liz as she rearranged flowers in a vase on the dining room table.

As we ascended the stairs to the second floor of this center section, Thorpe asks me to think of all the people who have walked up and down this 250-year-staircase. The handcrafted staircase shows small discrepancies common in hand craftsmanship prior to the use of machinery. On the second-floor landing, Thorpe pointed out the wainscoting, painted a deep green, “This paint was applied when Thomas Jefferson was president.” The rich, green paint has remained on the wainscoting of the house for over 200 years, although wearing in some places, it has never been touched up. This sort of priceless character proliferates throughout the second floor as well, with original heart of pine floors, mantels, crown molding, window trim, and doorways.

The main floor master bedroom, to the right of the home’s main entrance, was once a log cabin deep in the countryside of Virginia, the oldest of the three structures that are built into Springlea. Research done by Thorpe reveals that the cabin once belonged to the Huddle family of Wythe County.

The family was renowned in their day for the craftsmanship and paint decoration of their wooden chests. The construction of the cabin was simple and functional, yet it has a beautiful mantel on the fireplace which seems a bit out of place. Thorpe believes that the family started out simply, and then once they acquired some wealth they outfitted the cabin with a more formal fireplace mantel, along with chip-carved

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wainscoting. “Liz matched the paint and replicated the pattern of the wainscoting in the master bedroom of the house,” explains Thorpe. Springlea is filled with such stories.

When original pieces could not be salvaged, matching pieces were made to perfection thanks to business partner, Kevin Dysart, a cabin builder from Woodstock, VA. “I’m getting older,” Thorpe admitted, “We rely on Kevin for a lot of the heavy lifting today.” In the main floor master bedroom, Kevin crafted a large hutch using two pairs of twohundred-year-old doors as a base to match the cabin’s period. “This is where Liz displays family photos and keepsakes,” said Thorpe. The images from the life Liz, Tom and their four children have

from their collection. Their collection of Virginia history includes paperwork, weaponry, furniture, wallpaper, original documents from Francis Fauquier, Union and Confederate swords, a Mauzy deed that dates to 1718, a needlepoint sampler made by a schoolgirl in Upperville, and an 1830s beehive from an old apiary in Page County. Latchstring Corporation is based at Springlea, where the gardens and outbuildings are used for worksin-progress: other cabins and historical buildings that are waiting for or in the process of being reassembled.

Behind the estate is a large vegetable garden with only an early bed sprouting during our April interview. In the center of the garden stood small cabin that was in the process of being reassembled,

of Latchstring is to see the entire house restored with as many original pieces as possible.

In addition to a small cabin, the storage shed contains the remains of a prominent home from southern Virginia that dates to 1767 and 1810. The Thorpes have identified the family that built the house.

“We gather as much history as we can for every property,” said Thorpe. The home contains unique architectural details, including arch-stopped fluting on the mantel. “I have never before seen this feature in a building, only on some early furniture,” said Thorpe. Original paint also remains on the home’s wainscoting.

The Thorpes know their house, and indeed, they themselves, are unusual and unique in their passion for antiquity. “I Springlea serves as the home base for Latchstring Corporation, reassembling structures on the grounds, and storing disassembled structures that are waiting for new homes.

built depicts their story, in much the same way the pieces they salvage tell one.

To the left of the home’s main entrance is the kitchen and family room of Springlea. The kitchen island was made from an original store counter from an old shop in Stanardsville; rustic barn doors and a lot of repurposed iron such as fireplace iron hooks and tie-backs for curtains complete the feel of an old-time country home.

The artifact collection housed within Springlea took several decades to accumulate. “In the late ‘70s, Liz and I began driving all over Virginia, going to auctions and collecting antiques,” he said. Throughout the home are pieces

“This was formerly a summer kitchen,” said Thorpe. Inside the small house was another antiquated latch. This one has a thin curved piece of wood used as a “spring” to push the latch closed. “This curved piece of wood has been here on this door for over 200 years,” marvels Thorpe.

Beyond the vegetable garden is a large metal shed. The shed contains the pieces of three homes that the Thorpes have dismantled and are waiting for new owners. “We will store the homes until someone wants them,” he said, knowing that out of the elements, the wood will be protected from further decay. Unlike many other salvage businesses, the intent

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was born with the passion in my blood,” Tom said. Through Latchstring, Thorpe hopes to promote the value of preserving Virginia’s older homes before it is too late and their stories are lost forever.

When asked why he has a passion for preservation, Thorpe simply responded with, “If they are not saved, these pieces of history would be lost entirely.” ❖

Aimée O’Grady is a freelance writer who enjoys transforming stories told by Fauquier residents into articles for Lifestyle readers. She learns more and more about our rich county with every interview she conducts. She and her husband are happy with their decision to raise their four children in Warrenton.

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Learning to Fly Women of all ages soaring to new heights Pilot Dave Weston and 2015 Women Can Fly participant Emma Evans.

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WCF flights are guided by a variety of volunteers, from flight instructors to commercial pilots to licensed pilots who fly simply for the enjoyment of it. Visitors are also treated to a wide range of aircraft.

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passengers the unique opportunity to see Fauquier County from a bird’s-eye view. On a clear day they can also see the ridges of Shenandoah National Park in the distance.

The event still takes place in inclement weather, offering visitors the chance to attend preflight briefings and meet with exhibitors.

Over 130 girls and women, ranging in age from eight to 89, were able to fly during the course of one day at the 2016 event.

Including the many accompanying families and fellow aviation buffs observing the flights from the ground, the turnout usually amounts to several hundred attendees.

“We attract people with a wide range of backgrounds and motivations—those looking for a new career, those looking for a new adventure, and even just those curious to see what goes on at their local airport,” said Event Coordinator Sarah Patten.

This is the second year Patten has organized WCF, though she has participated in the event since it started in 2013.

Currently working as an air traffic controller at the Potomac TRACON in Vint Hill, she has extensive flying experience and enjoys offering flight instruction in her spare time: “I have been flying since I was seventeen and have worked just about every odd job in aviation. I am also getting ready to start building a plane.”

Patten’s involvement with WCF is largely motivated by her own life trajectory, which she recalls with appreciation and encouragement. “General aviation has been such a positive thing in my life. It has taken me places and given me opportunities I never would have expected,” she explained.

Knowing that women comprise only six percent of the pilot population, Patten also endeavors to improve this statistic, being a catalyst for change and a role model for aspiring female aviators: “I’d love to show other women and girls that aviation is open to them too.”

Fulfilling its mission to get more females behind the controls, WCF has a proven reputation for shaping futures by demonstrating the exhilaration of flight.

“One of the best parts of the day is seeing the huge smiles as the passengers depart the planes after their flights,” remarked Patten.

“It’s really rewarding to hear so many girls express their excitement about flying. We’ve seen a number of participants go on to start flying lessons and even pursue careers in aviation.”

Whether your goal is learning to fly, sharing a passion for aircraft, or supporting a great cause, visit www.womencanfly.com to learn more about WCF and to sign up for flights. The organization also welcomes new volunteers to pilot the planes and participate in ground activities. Those interested can register through the website’s volunteer page. For any additional information, please contact Sarah Patten at sarah.patten@gmail.com. ❖

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That’s a mouthful of tech talk to just say that users wanted something visually friendlier.

Since then, Microsoft has had some hits and misses as far as achieving this visually-friendly interface.

Windows XP, Windows 7, and Windows 10 became market favorites. But comparing different operating systems by version number is like comparing apples with oranges.

Since support for Windows Vista ended in April, many people have bought or upgraded to Windows 10. Windows 7 users are entitled to tech support until 2020, and Windows 8.1 users until 2023. During the first year of Windows 10, the update (from Windows 7 or 8) was free; now you can only get it for free if you use assistive technologies such as a narrator for the blind, and eye tracking machines for those unable to move a mouse, etc.

Does it make sense to upgrade your computer from an old Windows XP or Vista system?

I would not recommend installing Windows 10 on an older computer, even though the minimum requirements for Windows 10 are relatively low: it requires a GHz processor, 1GB (32-bit) or 2GB (64-bit) of memory, 16 GB free hard drive space, a graphics card supporting Microsoft DirectX 9 graphics device with a WDDM driver, a Microsoft account and Internet access. You can only upgrade directly from Windows 7 or 8, in any other case you would need to perform a clean Windows 10 install (install it completely from scratch) and then a transfer of your data and software programs. Also, be aware that some of your favorite software programs might not run under Windows 10 anymore, or you might need to buy software upgrades.

Benefits of Windows 10.

There are many versions of Windows 10 designed to meet different needs and budgets: home, (32/64 bit), mobile, and free versions for education. You can even use Windows 10 on a Raspberry Pi. Windows 10 Pro has many advantages for businesses, such as better

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The Windows platform has grown from a simple DOS program root into a huge tree with a plethora of branches and fruit.

If you looked at a cross section of the trunk you would see the many rings and structures that have grown steadily up from its roots over three decades. There is still room to grow, improve, and adapt to the changing tech environment and requirements.

Over the last 2 years Microsoft released some heavy update packages to fix the inevitable bugs, enhance the security, and add new features. Last month Microsoft started releasing the “creator’s update” introducing promising features such as an all-new Paint 3D which now supports 3D objects, even turning 2D images into 3D. Use “Game Mode” to dedicate more system resources to your game. Microsoft Edge (the web browser) is better, more secure, faster, and offers longer battery

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Next Windows version.

Finally, will there be a Windows 11? It’s hard to say. I think Microsoft will probably keep releases coming. Perhaps, like the Mac operating system, at least a 10.1, 10.2, etc. will be offered from time to time.

When it came out, Microsoft said that Windows 10 would be “the last Windows.”

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There are loads of different toys on the market, most of which are completely useless. Go through your dog’s collection and ask yourself “what is the purpose?” of each toy. Some are meant for fetch, some for tug, some dispense rewards. Others are simply there because they appeal to our human senses. If the toy does not have a specific purpose for your dog, get rid of it. Otherwise you may be encouraging destructive chewing habits. Instead of allowing your dog to shred items, consider investing in some safe chew toys to keep their mouths occupied.

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Rate your dog’s favorite toys in order of preference and consider incorporating play as part of your training routine.

SETTLING DOWN AFTER GAMES It is also important to signal to the dog when playtime is over. Many dogs become hyper-stimulated during play, leading to playful biting, jumping, and nuisance barking, and need to learn how to calm down to prevent these behaviours from escalating. When play is over, simply say “game over” or “all done” while removing toys. Disengage with your dog, or leave the room (for super excitable dogs) to signal that play is over. Simply use the cue “chill out,” “settle,” or “calm down,” and stop moving: stand still and fold your arms. Your dog will soon lose interest with the lack of animation. In the exact moment your dog switches from excited to calm (they may stand still, change their breathing pattern, sit, lay down, or shake off) use your verbal “yes” marker and reward him. ❖

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Born to Serve

Sergeant Mark Jones’ path to a career at the Fauquier Criminal Investigations Division

BY AIMÉE O’GRADY

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auquier County Detective Mark Jones doesn’t like loose ends.

He believes, “at the end of the work day, you should make sure your desk is neat and organized. You never know what is going to happen before you return.” Having spent his career working in law enforcement and over a decade in the Fauquier Criminal Investigations Division (CID), he is aware how quickly things can change.

A Fauquier native and 1990 graduate of Fauquier High School, Mark and his twin brother, Mike, grew up in Vint Hill’s Broken Hills community.

It was a time when Fauquier County had more farmland and was considered more wholesome. He reminisces about running through neighboring farms and finding constructive things to do with friends. With the changing times, the way people socialize is also changing.

Rather than interact physically or

Far Left: Shawn Walker, Mark Jones, Dana Robinson as featured in the Fauquier Times-Democrat (1993).

Center: Mark (right) with his brother, Special Agent Mike Jones (left), Virginia State Police (1997). Above: Headed to Swearing-In Ceremony for Sheriff Joe Higgs (1996).

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“It is either tragedy or bad circumstances that have brought people to us.” verbally, today “it’s usually just a quick text. This change in communication is changing the dynamics of every community,” he says.

After high school graduation, the twins attended Clinch Valley College, now the University of Virginia’s College at Wise.

After the first semester, Jones returned to Fauquier County. “I knew in my heart that Mike and I needed to spend some time apart,” says Jones. He completed a co-op program in Vint Hill while his brother remained at Wise to finish his degree.

The Joneses’ father worked as a civilian in the Signal Warfare Laboratory at the Vint Hill Farms Station military base, and their mother was a Prince William County school teacher.

Influenced by the public service example set at home, the boys followed the call to serve: Mark as a detective and Mike as a special agent with Virginia State Police.

It was Mark Jones’ participation in the Fauquier County Sheriff’s Explorer Program that was the hook that caught him. Joe Higgs, who was sheriff at the time, launched the Law Enforcement Explorer Program and opened it to youths as young as fourteen. The program is designed to help groom future law enforcement professionals, and Sheriff Mosier continues it to this day. Jones graduated from the program in 1993 and immediately began working for the sheriff’s office in the detention center. From there he went on patrol for seven years and began gaining valuable experience that he uses daily in his role in the CID. After patrolling, Jones interacted with students as a school resource officer before returning to patrol, and finally moved into the CID. By this time, he had twelve years of experience. “You need to live the other experiences before coming here; fill your toolbox with tools,”

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he says of his previous experiences which prepared him for his demanding CID role. In CID, Jones is the Sergeant for the financial, property, and violent crimes cases. “When a murder case is reported to the division, it is all-hands-on-deck.

Everyone knows their role and we attack a case with a systematic and methodical approach.”

He continues, “Every day I pray that I am up to the task that will be before me.

Nothing good comes through those doors.

It is either tragedy or bad circumstances that have brought people to us. We can’t save the world or protect people from themselves, but we acknowledge that bad people are out there.” At the end of the day, Jones hopes to have more answers than questions and ultimately obtain closure for all the parties involved in crimes under investigation.

Jones recalls a case where skeletal remains were discovered behind a cattle run-in on a Midland farm. After detectives worked in the field for a full day in a late winter storm, the evidence was collected and brought to the medical examiner (ME), one of only four in the state. “In this case, the ME brought in experts from the Smithsonian to help analyze the remains,” he says. The ME

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declared the victim’s death a suicide. His family thought he had run away from his problems,” he says about the information uncovered for the family and the closure it offered.

Jones has been involved with many cases over the years, but his “a-ha” moment came in late 2014 when a 30-year-old homicide case was finally solved. “We just didn’t have all the tools in 1980,” says Jones. While he credits the advancement of technology with helping to solve this homicide, more important was the dedication of the Commonwealth Attorney’s Office partnership who prosecuted the case. After decades of continued effort and the determination of many detectives, Jones and Fauquier County Detective Cory Ashby had the co-conspirator offer a first-time-ever account of what had happened the night of the murder.

Left: Crime Scene Investigation Class - Fauquier Library - Marshall (2013). Above: Mark Jones with his wife, Rebecca, daughter, Rachel, and son, Braxton (2013).

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“So much changes over time, people forget, people die, in this case the house no longer stands. We were going off old statements and photos, and finally, we were able to see the case seriously develop. People also get older and don’t want to take information like this to their graves.” Jones is deliberate to clarify that an unsolved case is always an open case. “Every detective in the department is assigned one unsolved homicide case that is reviewed during case briefings.

There are no cold cases.” The nine detectives who work with Jones each work roughly 10-20 cases at any given time.

Jones is acutely aware of the passage of time and how that time can be cut short abruptly. In his line of work he has interacted with families whose loved ones have left them too soon, and under unfortunate circumstances. While Jones is a dedicated Sergeant, he is also a dedicated family man. When asked what he does when he is not at work, what his hobbies are, he responds, “My son is my hobby.” With a daughter soon to graduate from college and marry shortly thereafter, Jones is aware that one chapter of his life is ending. “Rebecca [his wife] and I will soon be empty nesters. I am looking forward to seeing where that takes us, but in the meantime, I spend a lot time with my son.” Jones and his son visit a family home in Rappahannock County most weekends.

The weekend home sits on over 130 acres where the family connects with each other and nature.

The option to work in Washington, DC was offered early in his career, but Jones decided to stay in the community that helped to raise him with the intention of preserving its unique and charming qualities, and ensuring its safety for every resident that calls it home. ❖

For more information about the Law Enforcement Explorers, visit the Fauquier County Government site at: fauquiercounty.gov The Sheriff’s Office is always recruiting. If you have an interest in law enforcement, visit the human resources tab of the Fauquier County Government website.

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Aimée O’Grady is a freelance writer who enjoys transforming stories told

by Fauquier residents into articles for Lifestyle readers. She learns more and more about our rich county with every interview she conducts. She and her husband are happy with their decision to raise their four children in Warrenton.

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