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table of contents February 2019 | Vol. 9 | No. 2

FEATURE STORY Progression Since the Great Recession

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DEPARTMENTS

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FROM THE EDITOR IN CHIEF Take Heart

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ON A HIGH NOTE From Operatic to Comical, Local Singer Rayanne Gonzales Lights Up the Stage

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DESTINATIONS Local Gyms Offer More Than Weights

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GIVING BACK Prince William Humane Society Goes to the Dogs and Cats

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LIFELONG LEARNING NOVA Offers New Courses

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TAKING CARE OF BUSINESS Quinn’s Goldsmith: World Travel Pays Off in Jewels and Friendship

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FAMILY FUN Plan a Family Night IN!

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LOCAL FLAVOR New Owners Have Emotional Ties to the Harbour Grille CALENDAR

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COLUMNS

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THE FASHION FOLDER HEALTH & WELLNESS HOME & HEARTH YOUR FINANCES

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from the Editor in Chief Take Heart

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t’s been more than 10 years since the Great Recession. And I am certain that most of us say good riddance to that kind of economic downturn. In the decade since, how has Prince William County changed? Ashley Claire Simpson’s cover story, “Progress Since the Great Recession” gets views from both political parties who serve on the county Board of Supervisors. Read more on page 4 if you are interested in what kind of growth the county has seen in 10 years.

Growing up, my family had three dogs we counted as family.

During my 27-year marriage, my family has counted four dogs as family. We can’t imagine our family without our current Airedale Terriers, Henry and Sydney. If pets are your passion or you are considering adopting one, look no further than this month’s Giving Back, “Prince William Humane Society Goes to the Dogs and Cats.” On page 18, our writer Amy Taylor tells us about this worthy nonprofit and how it impacts our community.

Doing double duty this month, Amy Taylor also visited the Harbour Grille and extols its food offerings and introduces us to its new owners. For more on their story and the yummy gastric offerings, our Local Flavor “New Owners Have Emotional Ties to the Harbour Grille” is found on page 30.

Writer Helena Tavares Kennedy is back with this month’s On a High Note in which she profiles local singer Rayanne Gonzales.

If you like your musicians a little quirky and with much talent, then read her article “From Operatic to Comical, Local Singer Rayanne Gonzales Lights Up the Stage” on page 10.

My mother died of congestive heart failure (CHF) in 2002 at age 76. My father is currently dying from lung cancer, but his condition is exacerbated by CHF. Both of my parents did not have to suffer from CHF if they had made better food choices and chose to exercise. My parents are the reason that I exercise frequently and make better food choices than they did. Heart disease is the number one killer of African-American and white women, according to the Centers for Disease Control. February is heart month as our Health and Wellness column reminds us.

Do you know your heart health? If not, find out more on page 20 and schedule your annual check-up.

Kim Howard, CAE Editor in Chief

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Progression Since the Great Recession

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By Ashley Claire Simpson | Photos by Kathy Strauss

eptember 2008 rocked America… twice. The first blow came when the global financial firm, Lehman Brothers, filed the largest bankruptcy claim that the world had ever seen. That same month the U.S. stock market took the biggest plunge in history—a plunge so steep that it wouldn’t be rivaled until 2018.

The Great Recession was in full swing, and even the illustrious, industrious Northern Virginia was brought to its knees. Things didn’t start looking up until June 2009, when this recession officially ended, according to the United States National Bureau of Economic Research.

Now, more than a decade after Americans woke up to news of that September stock market drop, do you ever wonder what historians will ultimately say about the Great Recession, and how the government reacted?

In this line of reflection, we must not overlook the role of local governments, and how they managed this tumultuous time.

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Prince William County’s approach, for one, was to position itself and its people for the future.

“Our thoughts were that we needed to use that time to redesign our county budget,” Corey Stewart, the current Board of County Supervisors (BOCS) Chairman, said. “We did a lot of review and got rid of a lot of unproductive programming. We built the revised budget around three components: transportation, education, and public safety.”

Prince William County’s government is structured so that the eight elected Supervisors of the BOCS work as a unit to set policy. And as for the last decade, the supervisors (the Board members) affiliated with both political parties agree that this area has been on the right track.

Prince William: 10 Years Ago Being in such close proximity to the Nation’s Capital, perhaps Prince William residents felt a somewhat false sense of security

before the Recession smacked the country. It is, after all, natural to assume that government towns are “recession proof.” However, as the entire country lost millions of jobs between 2008 and 2010, Prince William County was not immune to the economic downturn.

“Federal employees and people working for federal contractors make up a huge percentage of our workforce,” said Stewart, who has been a member of the BOCS since 2003. “The sequestration that scaled back federal spending had an indirect, yet Corey Stewart substantial, impact on Prince William County as a whole. When the government cuts jobs and people are unsure of whether or not they will have a job at some point, the housing market goes flat, and everything else follows suit.”

Woodbridge District Supervisor Frank Principi—who assumed his BOCS position during 2008’s economic downturn—recalls the atmosphere of the county at that time as being “depressing.”

“The Great Recession was terrible,” said Principi. “We ended up in a really bad place, both in our local and national economies.

Prince William County had one of the worst housing markets in the country in terms of foreclosures. We had to do severe budget cuts, eliminating more than a hundred million dollars of spending and getting rid of a lot of great services.”

The bubble burst and so did any sense of certainty around government employment. So with the inevitable decline in retail sales and overall gross domestic product (GDP), Prince William County’s government focused on providing security for its residents in other crucial ways.

“With the private sector in a recession, it was the perfect time for our government to focus on improving capital programs,” Stewart said. “When the housing market collapsed, the cost of materials dropped substantially—steel, concrete, everything necessary to build. It was a good time to be building roads and schools, so we doubled down on those programs. We fastforwarded a lot of park facility building programs as well. For one, we were planning to build three new elementary schools in 2009, and instead we built four schools at the same cost.”

The government made moves to turn crisis into opportunity, but still had to make some tough decisions regarding budget cuts amid a growing population. The number of people in Prince William County increased by more than 40 percent between 2000 and 2010. Still, despite budget cuts in other areas, Prince

William County continued to carry out the long-standing Revenue Sharing Agreement it has with the School Board.

“We’ve had this agreement in place for about 20 years,” said Principi. “It makes sure that 57 percent of tax revenue gets transferred to the school board.

Our role is to make sure they have adequate resources.”

The goals associated with local fiscal management throughout the Recession went beyond survival, and Prince William County benefitted in many ways from local government’s focus on the end game. By Frank Principi 2013, Stewart said the BOCS saw the fruits of their efforts.

“Tax bills went way down so that our residents were paying about 30 percent less than the rest of the region,” Stewart said. “Then, economic growth just went through the roof. There was more job growth in Prince William County than anywhere in the state; it was the highest in the country. It’s continued since then, too.”

These days, the Board’s priorities are very much the same, and you can see it in the strategic planning. According to the Prince William County Office of Management and Budget’s official website, the 2017-2020 Strategic Plan sets out to establish the following: a robust economy, a higher quality education system, better mobility, increased well-being, a safe and secure community, and a developed workforce. The local government made moves toward its ultimate vision in a number of ways in 2018.

Below, both the Republican Stewart and the Democrat Principi weigh in on Prince William’s progress.

Economy Today, Prince William County’s population stands at more than 470,000 people, a significant jump from its 2010 population of 402,002.

“The population has grown dramatically,” Stewart said. “We are increasing by seven to ten thousand residents per year, so by 2020, there will be half a million of us living here.”

With such growth, it is crucial to maintain a bustling economy to provide adequate resources so that existing and new residents alike can thrive. As a result, local government has focused on reliable, long-term sources of revenue. Enter: data centers. (continues on page 6) prince william living February 2019

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(continued from page 5) “Very quickly, Prince William County has become a national site for data centers, specifically a secondary, failover site for those in Loudoun County,” Stewart said. “This is advantageous because data centers consume very few resources at the same time while producing a lot of tax revenue. Becoming the new prime location for data center development has been great for the county.”

2018 surpassed 2017’s three billion dollars in capital investments, and Stewart added that most of it came from said data centers, which Principi agrees have been Prince William’s “cash cow.”

Another noteworthy figure: 2018 unemployment shrunk to four percent. Still, while this is undoubtedly encouraging, Principi insists that the county has more work to do in terms of providing meaningful employment opportunities.

“Unemployment is the lowest on record in over a decade,” Principi said. “At four percent, it is pretty healthy. However, we aren’t creating enough high-paying jobs. That number doesn’t necessarily speak to the quality of the jobs produced here in our county. We have a well-educated labor force, and up to 71 percent of our working adult residents are leaving the county for jobs. These are a lot of blue-collar jobs that don’t produce enough income to afford housing in Woodbridge, for example.”

While Prince William is moving in the right direction, Principi said it is on BOCS members—including him—to find more creative sources of revenue.

As the Board narrows in on more out-of-the-box solutions, though, the county as a whole is on the right path with certain initiatives put in place for people to start and support local businesses.

“We just saw the opening of Sweeney Barn as a local event venue,” Principi noted. “It was an old, snake-infested barn on Route 234 that has been beautifully restored as a wedding and events venue. Hopefully there will be more opportunities like this to come.”

Education Reducing classroom sizes has long been on the Board’s agenda.

In 2018, the BOCS established the Joint Capital Process Team— consisting of three BOCS members and three School Board members—to fuel collaboration and thus eliminate bulwarks to getting more space for students.

“It’s been very effective,” Stewart said. “We’re now in very tight coordination with the county and the school system. We’ve already worked with the school system to identify and purchase land on the Prince William Parkway for new schools.”

Principi said these challenges are perhaps the biggest pieces of evidence that Prince William County has not fully rebounded from the Great Recession that ended nearly 10 years ago.

“We have 94,000 students in schools across the county, and

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The Board of Supervisors continue to find creative resources of revenue.

thousands go to school in trailers,” Principi said. “We haven’t gotten back to our pre-recession status, and that’s a real problem.

The problems have manifested themselves and we have a real overcrowding problem in our classrooms.”

Local government did make progress with this agenda item in 2018, though.

“The numbers are going down, but we still have a long way to go,” Stewart said, in agreement with Principi. “We’ve been cutting down classroom sizes systematically, focusing on grades and classes by need. The School Board recently did a presentation that concluded we’ve been successful, so, classroom sizes are definitely going down in Prince William County.”

There are also plans to continue efforts to create better learning environments for kids across the county.

In a recently configured subcommittee, “we put a number on the overcrowding problem—$143.2 million to eliminate use of portable trailers at 44 schools,” Principi said. “The execution timeline is unsure, but, it will happen. We are looking at a onetime appropriation just to catch up to where we should have been five to ten years ago.”

Mobility/Transportation Transportation advancements throughout the county have been an undisputed success during the last 10 years, particularly in 2018.

“The residents of Woodbridge have been well served in terms of eastern Prince William roads,” Principi said. “I’m pleased with road improvements. Economic development started with the widening of Route 1, and all Route 1 changes should be completed by 2021.”

Safety and Security At the end of the day, we all just want to feel safe in and around the homes we’ve worked hard to rent, buy, and otherwise maintain. And last year, the board exponentially increased the number of personnel whose jobs are to protect the community’s safety at all costs.

“In the last two years, there has been a sharp increase in public safety, and in 2018, we drastically increased the number of career firefighters and police officers,” Stewart said. “We’ve also worked on retention measures, too. One way we’ve done this is by increasing the wages of uniformed personnel.”

Chairman Stewart added that the county will continue along this path in 2019 and beyond to make Prince William County an even safer community.

Prince William County: The Place to Be for Years to Come As the population continues to soar, the officials overseeing Prince William’s interests know they have a lot of work to do.

“We’ve had some tremendous success,” Stewart said. “We just cut the ribbon of a major road project on Minnieville Road just yesterday [in December 2018]. This was the result of a bond referendum passed in 2006, and we will need to get another passed in 2019 for future projects.”

“Population growth is the undercurrent for everything happening,” Principi said. “The future is going to be all about accommodating the growing community. We will work to get more jobs and more schools, and more. We have so much opportunity to do great things here.”

Many of the major roads that run through Prince William County look quite different than they did a mere decade ago.

With the passage of a road bond referendum, for example, Interstate 95 has since been widened from the Occoquan Bridge to the Fairfax County Parkway.

Principi, for one, is confident the county has what it takes to do these great things: “One thing the county has consistently done right since the Recession has been to hire, train, and retain a really smart workforce … so many people who have worked with all of us supervisors to get things done and make things work with limited resources. I’m proud of the people we have in place who understand the complexity and costs associated with building a community.”

Currently, the Prince William County Department of Transportation’s projects include Burwell Road/Fitzwater Drive improvements, the widening of Fuller Drive outside Marine Corps Base Quantico and improvements to both Route 1 and Route 28.

“The Route 1 project has been massive and an example of one we’ve done in conjunction with the state,” Stewart said. “We have one ongoing, one completed, and one about to start. I’m proud of that, because these projects are not just improving the commute, but they are also improving the entire Route 1 corridor.”

Throughout the county, the thousands of residents who daily traverse these notoriously congested roads continue to reap the benefits of these changes.

In the meantime, Prince William County residents have a lot to love about the place they call home.

“It’s Northern Virginia, but it feels more like real America than other parts of the region,” Stewart said. “It’s a little slower paced and more affordable, the schools are great, and the quality of life is great. There’s more space, but still great access to the District.

There’s also so much potential, and I believe we’re improving so much faster than anywhere else.”

Ashley Claire Simpson (asimpson@princewilliamliving.com) is a corporate communications professional by day, but her real passion is learning more about this community and the world by writing. prince william living February 2019

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on a high note From Operatic to Comical,

Local Singer Rayanne Gonzales Lights Up the Stage

By Helena Tavares Kennedy

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magine a six-year-old singing “You Light Up My Life” at a cousin’s baptism and getting so emotional she burst into tears afterwards. Maybe it was the realization that people were watching her. Or maybe the moment moved her so much she couldn’t help but get caught up in the emotions. Either way, Rayanne Gonzales remembers that occasion as one of the most significant events in her life that led her on the path to singing and the arts, including performances on Broadway as well at Arena Stage, Ford’s Theatre, and the Kennedy Center, and in NBC/ Universal’s The Sound of Music television movie, among others.

Local Beginnings Gonzales was born in Fairfax, and when she was three years old, her family moved to Dale City where she sang in children’s and folk choirs growing up, eventually taking private voice lessons in high school. “I was lucky enough to land a role in the spring musical at Gar-Field High School my freshman year and was active in the drama club and music departments the rest of the time,” said Gonzales. “There are many people who played a role in encouraging and supporting me, but I’d especially like to highlight Debbie Moyers, music director, and Ann Martin, English teacher and drama director, both at Gar-Field, who encouraged me and gave me the opportunity to explore what I truly love to do!”

After high school, Gonzales left the area for college, graduate studies and professional work in Boston. Her first singing role in its entirety came in graduate school for Opera Performance in Cambridge, Massachusetts, at the Longy School of Music, but it all came full circle in 2002 when she returned to the Prince William region.

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Rayanne Gonzales

The biggest challenge in getting her first role back in Massachusetts was a Catch-22 situation. Gonzales said, “The challenge comes from having the vocal stamina and maturity to sing an entire opera. For a young singer, it’s often a Catch-22 of wanting the experience, seeking opportunities to give you that experience but not qualifying because you don’t have said experience!”

She overcame those challenges, however, thanks to hard work, determination and being smart about how she went about it. “I was fortunate to be in a small program where I could hone the very skills I needed for the professional stage,” said Gonzales.

“Singing with an orchestra, learning to pace myself vocally over the course of 2–3 hours, and maintaining my health and energy

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One of Gonzales favorite roles was portraying Widow Corney in Arena Stage’s production of Oliver in 2015

Rayanne as Ghost of Christmas Present in Ford’s Theatre production of A Christmas Carol

were among the skills I got to practice in a competitive but not cutthroat environment.”

While she has played a variety of roles during her career, one of her favorites was portraying Widow Corney in Arena Stage’s production of Oliver in 2015. “It was a chance to be funny and silly and still sing while playing opposite the comedic talent that is Paul Vogt,” Gonzales said.

One of the more unique roles Gonzales played was Goddess of the Sea, known as Iemanja, in OLIVÉRio, a musical for younger audiences at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C. “I wore a fantastic costume of long silken panels that unfurled like waves!” said Gonzales. “It’s not often you get to portray a goddess, let alone in a play highlighting Brazil’s rich musical vocabulary and culture. I could relate to the color and celebration of Carnaval as my family is from Trinidad and Tobago in the Caribbean, so it was an easy and fun decision to make!”

Arts Benefit the Community Gonzales is a firm believer that the arts improve our community in a variety of ways. “The arts, whether they are performance or visual, are stories come to life through the actors and musicians or paintings and sculpture,” said Gonzales. “Art often gives voice to feelings and experiences that can’t be contained in mere words. It needs a melody or a color to come to life. Access to the arts for everyone in this community is what builds camaraderie and recognition of our shared experience.”

“The continued funding of music and arts programs in our schools is vitally important,” she said. “Introduction and regular exposure to live performance can have an immediate impact on a young child’s life for years to come. What they were not aware of before but finally encounter may be the spark that compels them to draw or write a story or even sing in front of the class! I applaud the efforts made by our public library system with the variety of program offerings that bring performers and musicians to the local branches.”

Gonzales’ connection to the Prince William region is strong, and not just in the arts. Gonzales enjoys local celebrations of diversity and said, “Without fail, I get teary-eyed at the Dale City Fourth of July Parade! It’s one of the best days of the year in Prince William County. If you want a snapshot of the wealth of this community of distinct beliefs, cultures and origins, the parade is a celebration of what unites us; our home in the United States of America.”

You can follow Rayanne Gonzales and look for her future performances on her Facebook page. She recently appeared as the Ghost of Christmas Present in A Christmas Carol at Ford’s Theatre and performed in a music recital of Broadway and opera selections with Allan Palacios Chan at St. Paul’s United Methodist Church. Keep an eye out for her in Into the Woods playing at Ford’s Theatre March 8–May 22, 2019.

Helena Tavares Kennedy (hkennedy@princewilliamliving.com), a longtime Prince William County resident and theatre-goer who loved performing on stage in high school, is a freelance writer, editor, and communications consultant at htkmarketingservices.com. prince william living February 2019

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the fashion folder The Essential Button-Down: Where style and function come together

By Roxy Rowton

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hile women have been rummaging through the closets of the men in their lives for generations, the button-down shirt is one of the most sensible and versatile garments ever borrowed from the guys. A quintessential icon of style and function, the button-down literally breaks down the fundamental paradox of modern female dressing: male fashions are considerably more practical and comfortable.

Women have donned tops and blouses throughout the chapters of fashion, but the appropriation of the button-down as an item in the female wardrobe is a relatively modern adaptation of a style leveling symbol. While the button-down of the past did little in the way of accentuating the female form, it was a force to be reckoned with as it represented the choice to dress comfortably and be at ease in one’s clothing.

Women’s fashion flirted with a feminine version of the modern gentlemen’s dress shirt when the Gibson Girl embraced the shirtwaist. Originally the shirtwaist was a blouse constructed from shirting fabric that featured a front button closure and close-fitted sleeves with turnover collar and cuffs. The Gibson Girl would change the face of female fashion by liberating women to dress for a more active lifestyle. When Hollywood’s leading actresses, such as Marlene Dietrich and Katherine Hepburn, began pairing the button-down with other garments nicked from the male wardrobe it was considered shocking, outrageous and an inversion of traditional gender roles.

In the late 1940s, menswear clothier Brooks Brothers noticed that the smallest sizes of the gentlemen’s pink oxford shirt were quickly disappearing from the shelves. The buying frenzy was attributed to the shirts’ desirability as a wardrobe essential and favorite of their female clientele. Because of the demand and popularity of the pink oxford, Brooks Brothers enlisted the collaboration of Vogue magazine. Together the duo created a tailored version of the pink oxford that honored the original men’s button down but was shaped to accentuate the female form. Vogue featured the pink oxford shirt in its August 1949 issue. The tailored female version of the pink oxford shirt was received with great fanfare and became an overnight success. It was unmistakable that women were yearning for the practical, comfortable clothes of their brothers, boyfriends, and husbands.

While the button-down is still, of course, an essential component of the modern, feminine wardrobe, not all buttondowns are created equal. Choosing the appropriate silhouette requires a bit of experimentation and a little knowledge of sartorial vernacular. A profusion of styles, colors, cuts, textures, tones and textiles make a visit to the haberdashery department an entry into a world of unexpected pleasure and discovery. The finest grades of cotton shirting, such as Supima, Sea Island and Egyptian, are showcased on the front tables or upper shelves of the haberdashery department.

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These button-downs get their superiority from the strength, uniformity, length and luster of extra-long cotton fibers.

Nestled near to the finest grades of cotton shirts are the silks, possibly the most luxurious of the shirting fabrics. While pinpoints and broadcloths are weaves rather than fibers, these are next on the shirting display shelves and tables. A preferred choice among professionals because of the smooth “hand” and sleek, crisp appearance, these wardrobe shirt essentials give a pulled-together, sensible attitude to any work-wear outfit. Lower down on the status rung is wool shirting and the rougher, coarser weaves of the Oxford cloth. Linen and cotton batiste are great choices for warm-weather shirting, but tend to be sheerer and more prone to wrinkles.

Construction matters. Better grade button-downs are made of two-ply cotton. The finer the cotton fiber the higher the thread count, ranging from 80 per square inch up to 220 for an exceptional silky cotton shirting. High-quality button-downs are stitched using single-needle stitching. The seams have been sewn with only one needle, leaving a single row of visible stitches. Most ready-to-wear button-downs are constructed using a double-needle technique.

The personalities of a simple button-down are limitless and inexhaustible. A classic white cotton button-down makes a sensible and tailored statement. Restyle the button-down in a silk fabric, and it’s transformed into an attitude of poise and elegance. Refashion it from linen, and the button-down embodies a sense of ease and leisure. Exaggerate the tailoring with generous seams, dropped shoulders, and a high-low hem, and the button-down relaxes to pair with leggings and jeans.

Take away the sleeves altogether, add a stripe, and pop the collar, and you have the ideal button-down for warm-weather fun and divertissement. Construct the classic button-down in denim or chambray to style it up or down for a flattering feminine silhouette.

Today most women’s closets are stocked with one or more button-downs. Whatever their style and age, women remain fiercely loyal to the simplicity of the button-down. While every woman’s idea of the perfect button-down is uniquely hers, it is one of the most essential and versatile garments in her wardrobe. The button-down checks the box as her go-to and go-everywhere piece for endless styling options, toeing the line between fashionable and indispensable, helping her dress smartly and appropriately, and forming the foundation of a functional and fashionable wardrobe.

Wardrobe and style consultant Roxy L. Rowton (rlrowton@ everydayrefinement.com) spends much of her workweek in the closet or the fitting room helping women look and feel their best. She has two-plus decades in the fashion, apparel and beauty industries.

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By Marianne Weaver

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s the winter temperatures plunge, it’s time to take workouts indoors. “Exercise is medicine,” said Robin Frey, Freedom Aquatic and Fitness Center fitness program coordinator.

“Research and studies show that one of the leading causes of death is related to a sedentary lifestyle. Exercise plays an important role in prevention of chronic diseases and plays a role in socialization through group exercise. It is never too late to start a safe and effective exercise program.”

The good news is, there’s some sort of gym in nearly every strip mall, main street and business park. The bad news? That’s a lot of choices. Here are just a few of the many specialized options in this region.

Under One Roof The Freedom Aquatic and Fitness Center (10900 University Blvd. Manassas) offers the largest number of classes in Northern Virginia, according to Frey.

“We offer diversity in our formats from the very basic and important aqua classes, chair yoga and Smart Moves programs through the high-end athletic and performance-based challenging classes,” she said. “In addition, we are a strong community that offers the best in children’s programming through camps and year-round activities. We are a full rec center that allows the entire family opportunities to lead a healthy lifestyle.”

The center is open Monday through Friday from 5 a.m. to 10 p.m., Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Sundays 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Memberships are required and available in a variety of options: annual, monthly and daily. Senior, matinee and military discounts are available.

In Manassas Park, residents (and non-residents) have access to the Manassas Park Community Center (99 Adams Street), which features wellness rooms, a heated pool and a gymnasium.

“We have two fitness rooms,” said Jason Shriner, marketing manager. “One is focused on cardio training and the other is focused on strength training.”

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The cardio room is equipped with treadmills, elliptical machines, free weights and some strength machines. The other room contains plate-loaded strength equipment, Woodway Curves, Kinesis One, Olympic racks, TRX equipment, free weights, weight benches and kettle bells.

“Our pool is heated to 80 degrees year-round, with eight 25-yard lanes and a zero-depth entry so people with mobility issues can go in,” he said. “We also have two full-size basketball courts that can be used for dodgeball, volleyball and indoor soccer.”

Group exercise classes, he said, are offered all week.

“The most popular are Zumba, yoga, body sculpting and kickboxing,” he said. “Plus, all memberships come with two 30-minute training sessions with every renewal.”

The gyms are open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m., Saturdays 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Sundays 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

The pool is opened Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 9 p.m., Saturdays 7 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. and Sundays 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

(The pool is closed Monday through Thursday 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.)

The basic annual Manassas Park resident monthly membership costs $35, and $45.50 for non-residents. Family memberships are also available.

Specialized Programs Traditional community gyms offer members an array of fitness programs and classes, but a growing number of gyms are taking the opposite approach and focusing on very specific types of training.

Pure Barre (13950 Promenade Commons Street, Suite B-1b, Gainesville) offers a collection of 45- to 50-minute total body workouts, using the ballet barre and other light equipment.

“Pure Barre is a low-impact, upbeat and musically driven fullbody workout built to isolate the muscles in hard-to-reach areas: hips, thighs, seat, abdominals and arms,” said owner Nicholette Dunleavy. The studio offers three styles of barre—classic, empower and reform, “which is amazing for in-studio cross training.”

Dunleavy said the first class is free. According to the website, individual classes are $25 each and a 20-session class pack costs $420.

Like Pure Barre, C.O.R.E. Personal Training & Pilates Studio (12720 Darby Brooke Court, Woodbridge) offers clients targeted training courses.

“We’re not a gym, we are a boutique studio,” said owner Ruth Gordon. “We offer private training, small group training (five to six people so it’s more personalized), and a few classes (still only 10-15 people). Everything we do is more personalized. We are the only Pilates studio in Woodbridge fully equipped with all of the Pilates equipment: reformers, towers, chairs, ladder barrel, springboards, Cadillac.”

She said each new client is given a 55-minute consult to develop their personal training program.

“We offer both functional (meaning more traditional) training as well as Pilates training,” she said. We also offer MELT, A selftreatment technique that we teach so individuals can reduce their joint aches and pains and gain better balance in their body as well as many other benefits.”

Small group training ranges in cost from $20 to $30 per session; group classes cost $11 to $16 per class. Private rates vary.

The owners of Vertical Rock (10225 Nokesville Road, Manassas) have incorporated the best of both worlds: the social connections of a community gym with the specialized training of a studio.

“We are mainly a rock-climbing gym,” said owner Ian Colton.

“But we are also a fitness center for most ages. A typical gym is for people age 18 to 44. Ours is down to 4 and up to 74.”

Although he said most people come in the door for the rock climbing—there are only four in a 60-mile radius—they return for the other classes: self-defense, krav maga, yoga, strength training. Equally important, he said, they come back for the camaraderie.

“The majority of people who go to a fitness center put on headphones and don’t interact with anyone,” he said. “We want people to come in and interact. We want them to be social.”

Vertical Rock offers several membership packages beginning at $69 per month. Krav Maga classes cost extra. Adult day passes cost $22; military and college student passes cost $18. The gym is open Mondays and Saturdays from 11 a.m.to 10 p.m., Tuesdays through Fridays 11 a.m. to 11 p.m., Sundays 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Focused on Training Some athletes require a bit more intense personal training.

Whether training to compete at powerlifting matches or weekend athletes who want to be stronger, faster and more powerful, some local gyms tailor intense workouts to meet the demands of highly motivated competitive athletes.

Shop Gym (9311 Wellington Road, Manassas) to stay in shape after leaving the Marine Corps.

“Too many Marines immediately start packing on pounds following their retirement,” he said. “With two young daughters, I wasn’t going to make the same mistake. I took up powerlifting and quickly found that I had a predisposition to the powerlifting lifts and started competing in local and then national competitions. Almost 20 years later, I still wear the same size pants and use the same size belts.”

Today he is the state chair of USA Powerlifting Virginia, which focuses on athletes who want to take strength training to “the next level.”

“There is nothing more motivational than knowing the date of your next competition,” said Schnitzer. “If you want to place high or even win, you must push your body farther than it might want to go. Competing every three to four months keeps the body in a constant state of growth, the cardiovascular system in peak form, and the metabolism always running on high.”

Next Level Fitness & Performance (6620 James Madison Hwy., Haymarket) offers a mix of programs that cater to both longtime workout enthusiasts as well as those just getting back into the gym routine.

“We provide a mix of metabolic and high-intensity strength training that not only keeps our clients engaged, it gets them measurable results,” said Colby Schreckengost, owner/director of training at Next Level Fitness & Performance. He said programs are adaptable to every age and fitness level: “Our clients are with a trainer at every workout–no one is expected to figure out what to do or how to do it. Trainers demonstrate every exercise, ensure that clients are using proper form, and motivate clients to challenge themselves. We also provide nutrition coaching, results tracking and accountability.”

In addition to fitness training, Schreckengost said the gym offers weight loss challenges throughout the year.

He said memberships start at $179 a month and there are military and first responder discounts. New clients can try one free class or, for $97, enroll in the Fitness Kickstart, which offers the chance to sample both adult group training and personal training.

Next Level is open Monday through Friday, 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Saturday 7:30 a.m. to noon.

Editor’s Note: This article was not meant to be an exhaustive list of all the fitness options available in Prince William. We wrote about a variety of fitness options, but please use a search engine to find an option that works best for you.

Marianne Weaver (mweaver@princewilliamliving.com) is a freelance editor and writer. She earned a BA from the University of Pittsburgh and an MJ from Temple University.

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By Amy Taylor

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f you’re looking to adopt a pet in Prince William, the Prince William Humane Society (PWHS) is a great place to start your search. If you adopt from the Adopt Shop in Dumfries, you know that you’re getting a pet that is fully up-to-date on vaccines, has been seen by a veterinarian, is micro-chipped as well as spayed or neutered, and has been socialized with various people and other pets at the facility.

PWHS cares for homeless pets with a small staff supplemented by volunteers, who generously give their time to provide the animals with the socialization and exercise they need.

Tips for Finding Your Perfect Pet Lori Leary, president and founder of the Prince William Humane Society, has some tips for people looking to adopt a cat or dog from the Adopt Shop.

“If you are interested in a dog and have never had a dog before or are renting your home, please do your homework and make sure you know what it takes to care for a pet and that your landlord will accept the pet you adopt,” Leary said.

“Next, come visit the Adopt Shop and let our friendly adoption counselors assist you in finding the perfect match for you and your lifestyle,” she continued. “Whether it’s a kitten or an adult cat, a puppy or an adult dog, we want to make sure it’s a good fit for both parties, and we strive to ensure each adoption will be a forever relationship.”

If you’re interested in a pet that you found online, Leary suggests having a meet and greet. See if there is a bond upon meeting the pet. Consider if there are any limitations or concerns you have about that particular pet or pet ownership in general. If you have other dogs at home, you should bring them in to meet

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your potential pet to make sure everyone gets along. She suggests spending some time with the pet and getting to know him or her to determine if the dog or cat is a good match for your household before adopting.

The Adoption Process Leary said, “Prince William Humane Society’s philosophy is that the pets are better off in a loving home with people that care for and love them than they are in a facility, and as such, we have implemented a low-barrier system for adopting our pets.”

Once you’ve met your perfect pet and decided to take him or her home with you, you complete an adoption contract and pay the adoption fee. You can bring your new pet home right away.

The society also offers a foster-to-adopt option where you can take the pet home for three days after paying $50 of the adoption fee.

If all goes well after that three-day period, the society charges the rest of the adoption fee, and the people adopting complete the adoption contract. If they decide not to adopt, they can return the pet to the society, and the $50 becomes a donation to help care for other homeless pets.

Love Cats and Dogs? Here’s How to Help with the Society’s Mission According to Leary, the Prince William Humane Society can always use the public’s help in so many ways. Here’s how animal lovers can help: n Adopt a homeless pet. n Foster a homeless pet while it awaits adoption or through a medical recovery or adjustment period. n Volunteer your time at the Adopt Shop to work with the pets or at events and fundraisers to promote the organization’s mission and the homeless pets in its care. n Donate funds, supplies or assets to help the organization continue to save lives.

Humane Society Programs That Are Helping Pets All Across the County The Prince William Humane Society helps homeless pets in more ways than just finding them homes through its Adopt Shop. Here are some of the life-saving programs the society has started.

Poor Animals Welfare and Surgical Fund—“One of the first and most successful programs PWHS started was our Poor Animals Welfare and Surgical (PAWS) Fund to ensure that animals brought into the County Animal Shelter with lifethreatening injuries or illnesses would get the medical care they need,” Leary said. “Prior to that, the animals would have been euthanized due to lack of funding. Since 2012, PWHS has saved

the lives and limbs of 80-plus pets at a cost of more than $38,000.”

Fur-Ever Together Pet Retention Program—“We recently started this program to increase the adoptability of homeless animals, preserve the loving bond between pet owners and pets and prevent pet homelessness. Pet owners typically relinquish their pets due to behavioral and financial issues,” Leary said. “But this is a solvable problem, and through a generous grant of $5000 from Maddie’s Fund, PWHS will be able to engage a pet behaviorist to assess perceived behavioral issues, offer one-on-one assistance to correct those problems and in so doing keep the pets in their homes. Additionally, the behaviorist will be called upon to assess and work with homeless pets at our Adopt Shop in Dumfries.”

Enrichment programs—“Our enrichment programs include our Dogs Day Out Program, where individuals can come foster for a few hours to a few days to get dogs out into the community for more exposure, exercise and human kindness, and Running with the Big Dogs, where runners and joggers can come get a dog and go for a gentle run. We will do whatever it takes to enrich our pets’ lives while they are in our care,” Leary said.

Putting Exceptional Pups to Work When PWHS workers notice pups with a special ability or those that may not be quite right for family life, they go to work on getting those dogs the proper training to be working dogs.

Leary said, “Jasper is one of those special dogs. A homeless and highly exuberant young pit mix, we felt he was not a good fit for a family and needed to be challenged all the time. We contacted Nick White, owner of Off-Leash K-9 Training, for assistance in assessing Jasper’s possibilities. He agreed that this special dog was destined for police work and contacted Carol Skaziak of the Throw Away Dogs Project, who pulls hard-to-place dogs from shelters around the country and trains them for police departments that otherwise wouldn’t be able to afford a fully trained law enforcement dog.

“She came from Pennsylvania, evaluated Jasper and took him home that day to begin his training. He was a quick and enthusiastic student, and it wasn’t long before he graduated with flying colors. Jasper is now serving the Kennard, Indiana Police Department as its drug dog.”

Upcoming Events If you’re thinking about adopting an animal, there are two upcoming events where the society will offer discounted adoption fees: n My Furry Valentine, February 14-17, 2019 n St. Pawtricks Day Celebration, March 16-17, 2019 PWHS is also planning a big yard sale in early spring as a fundraiser for its Adopt Shop. For more information, visit pwhumane.org.

Amy Taylor is a contributing writer for Prince William Living magazine. prince william living February 2019

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pring enrollment at Northern Virginia Community College (NOVA) is now open with new course offerings. NOVA offers hundreds of course offerings in dozens of subjects and welcomes students of all ages to further their education.

“There is something for everyone at NOVA, whether they are seeking a degree, planning to transfer to a four-year institution or going into the workforce. At the Woodbridge campus, there are distinctive programs, such as heating, ventilation and air conditioning, massage therapy, and cinema,” said Charlene Wilkins, campus and community relations specialist for the Woodbridge campus. “At the Manassas Campus, distinctive programs include early childhood education and automotive technology.”

New Cinema Program This Semester “NOVA now offers an Associate of Fine Arts (AFA) in Cinema degree. The cinema program provides dynamic and hands-on classes where students learn behind-the-scenes film production, including cinematography, camera operation and direction; pre-production work, including script-writing, planning, and pitching a story idea; post-production techniques, such as audio and video editing, color grading and motion graphics; acting in front of the camera; and film theory and criticism,” Wilkins said.

Classes for this program take place at the Woodbridge and Alexandria campuses. Students will learn how to make music videos, narrative short films, documentaries, promotional films, television commercials and web video content from industry professionals.

Students in this program have the opportunity to study abroad at the FAMO Film School in Pisek, Czech Republic. They will have access to renowned resources and get exposure to awardwinning filmmakers.

“The cinema program prepares students to transfer to a four-year university, begin a career in film, or simply to satisfy curiosity about filmmaking,” Wilkins said.

If you would like more information about this program, contact Chris Stallings at cstallings@nvcc.edu or 703-878-5715 or 703-878-5657.

In addition to the new cinema program, there are a few new degrees being added.

New Programs at Manassas Campus The Manassas campus now offers an Associate of Applied Science Degree in engineering technology. This program was designed in tight collaboration with leading technology employers throughout the region, including Micron Technology,

BAE Systems and U.S. Army’s Night Vision Labs. The program prepares students for employment as a technician, operator and/ or technologist in the fields of engineering technology, electrical technology, industrial technology, operational technology, sensor technology, automation technology, robotics and mechatronics.

The Manassas campus also has the new Associate of Science Degree in criminology and criminal justice. This program is designed to prepare students to transfer to a four-year college or university to complete a baccalaureate degree program in criminal justice, criminology or related fields.

Applying to NOVA NOVA has an open-door admission policy. Any person 18 or older who holds a high school diploma or equivalent may attend and receive the academic opportunities at NOVA. “It’s important to communicate with an academic advisor early in the enrollment process so that the admission and registration process is seamless. NOVA offers in-person counseling services and virtual, online advising; career assessments to help with the decision-making process; and a college success skills course designed to familiarize students with the challenges of higher education,” Wilkins said.

New students applying for admission should visit nvcc.edu and follow the step-by-step instructions for getting started at NOVA. With more than 40 transfer agreements with four-year universities and various partnerships with businesses in the area, NOVA can help you get started on your academic career. NOVA also offers small class sizes and experienced faculty who are industry professionals, Fulbright scholars and best-selling authors, all ready to help you achieve your goals. For more information, call 703-323-3000. prince william living February 2019

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World Travel Pays Off in Jewels and Friendship

By Katherine Gotthardt

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hen Terry Quinn and his wife, Joy, travel the world in search of the finest jewels, their adventures result in much more than pristine stones. They often end in friendships.

The owners of award-winning Quinn’s Goldsmith have nurtured their relationships and business for 29 years now. Located in Stonebridge at Potomac Town Center in Woodbridge, the 3,000-square-foot store features unique pieces created from jewels the Quinns hand-pick during their travels. And their efforts pay off.

Unique International Travels, Unique International Friendships Quinn recalls a trip to Thailand where he met a family at a jewelry show. “We bought sapphires from this woman and her daughter,” he said. “The sons work the mine, the daughter polishes the stones, and they go to the market once per year. They gave us friendship bracelets as a thank-you for buying from them.”

Quinn described the economic terrain like this: “If you go to Thailand, you go up to the top of an extinct volcano, and you search for big areas with overturned dirt. That’s where the family owners have gotten too old, so they dig up one pile per year to search through for stones.”

The Quinns then walked down and onto the farm to see how the family operated their business.

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“They are barefoot, doing this stuff in the mud, and picking stones,” he said. “My wife patted me on the back as I was hoeing, helping them dig and wash off the dirt. We bought rough stones from them to show people what the stones look like before the cutting and polishing.”

“The table they showed the jewels on was an old, rusted-out tractor with a sheet of plywood on top,” Quinn continued. “The house was a little shack. This is the way they live. It was humbling.

You felt like you were helping them by making a purchase of their uncut stones, like it was a gesture thanking them for letting us visit their mine.”

The Quinns’ world travels have a financial benefit as well. “The jewels cost several hundred percent less than in the U.S. because the people we deal with own the mines,” Quinn said. “They are the owners and distributors. If we hadn’t gone to that show, we’d never have met them.”

On another trip, the Quinns met a pearl owner with a 17,000acre pearl farm in China. “He brought us to dinner and gave us gifts,” Quinn said. “Now my wife has something to remember forever.”

Back in Time The youngest of nine children, Quinn recalled his father’s reaction when he said he wanted a ten-speed bike: “My father said, ‘Good.

Get a job.’”

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“I was a paperboy, and I started bugging a goldsmith on my route because I always saw him making things,” Quinn said. “I wanted to go inside and see what he was doing, so he brought me in and he showed me. That’s how I got started. I loved learning how to make things.”

Quinn’s father also made things—rosary beads. One day, he asked his father why he didn’t sell the beads. “My father said, ‘If I bring someone closer to God, then I’ve been paid.’ That was a good lesson because he helped people.”

Quinn eventually took a jewelry making class in high school. The second year, he became a student teacher.

“When I was eighteen, I got crazy hair, thumbed my way to Alaska and worked on a fishing boat during the salmon run,” he recalled.

“That was one of the scariest jobs of my life. You definitely grow up and learn the value of money.”

In the 1980s, Quinn joined the Air Force, but once he got out, he became an apprentice jeweler for Kay Jewelers in Springfield Mall. Eventually, he started his own business in Occoquan and opened a second store at his current location. “After seven years of running two stores, it became too much,” he said. “We decided to consolidate.”

The Quinn’s of Today Quinn describes the move to Woodbridge as phenomenal. He is always in one location, for one thing. And there is plenty of foot traffic, too.

Five full-time jewelers serve a stream of customers. “People come in continuously for repairs and appraisals,” Quinn said. Service and custom jewelry make up about one-third of the business.

Quinn also attributed the store’s success to the way he selects stones. “We hand-pick stones, and I’m super picky,” he said.

“They show you a petri dish with 500 stones, and you have to pick your top five. Then I take home about three. Some of them aren’t cut right. When we get to hand-pick stuff like that, it’s really different for the consumer.”

Going to Thailand cuts out middlemen, so he is able to keep pricing manageable, too. Business is booming. “This has been the best increase in one year than we’ve seen in a long time,” said Quinn. “It’s been incredible, especially in this kind of industry, where it’s a want and not a need.”

In the end, though, it goes back to relationships. “Customers trust that we’re the people to buy from,” he said. “That makes all the difference.”

Learn more about Quinn’s Goldsmith at quinnsgoldsmith.com.

Writer Katherine Gotthardt is vice president of content marketing for Prince William Living and Vice President of Write by the Rails, the Prince William Chapter of the Virginia Writers Club. Learn more about her at KatherineGotthardt.com.

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lthough February is the shortest month on the calendar, it can sometimes seem like it drags on forever! There aren’t as many activities happening, getting outdoors is hit-or-miss due to the cold weather, and most people choose to use this month to hibernate and start counting down the days until spring. One fun way to break the monotony is to plan a Family Night in your own home. The possibilities are endless as to what you can do and what you can choose in terms of themes, but here are a few ideas.

Make Your Own Pizza Party

This is a great option for families who have children of various ages as little ones can get involved, too. You can buy pre-made crusts or make your own dough, have sauce, cheese and a variety of your favorite pizza toppings on hand. Each family member can make his/ her own creation and then enjoy together. A fun twist on

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this activity could be to turn this into a family cooking show or competition.

Board Games

You probably have several board games in the closet collecting dust, so pull them out for a night of play.

Depending on the size of your family, you could have several games taking place at once or play one game at a time as a group. Don’t forget the playing cards for games such as Go Fish for the younger ones.

Movie Night and Popcorn Bar

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FAMILY NIGHT (continued from page 24) adding garlic, onion powder, dill, seafood seasoning or grated parmesan cheese.

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Grab the sleeping bags (or even a tent) and set up camp in your living room for the night. Tell campfire stories, eat foods that you would eat if you were really camping and limit the use of electronics to help create the feeling of being in the great outdoors. You can also set up a make-your-own trail mix station, so each family member can create a special treat for the night.

Jennifer Halter (jenniferh@macaronikid.com) is the founder of Macaroni Kid in Woodbridge and Gainesville.

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home & hearth Understanding Real Estate Deeds

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uying a home is one of the biggest investments many people will make in their lifetimes. Such a transaction comes with a number of unfamiliar terms that may throw them off. At times like this, a real estate agent is the expert trained to help you navigate the jargon and seal the deal on your purchase. Still, it’s a good idea to get a basic understanding of some terms. For example, it’s important to understand what types of deeds there are and what each one means for you as a buyer.

There are four basic types of real estate deeds: (1) general warranty, (2) special warranty, (3) bargain and sale and (4) quitclaim.

General warranty deed

In a nutshell, a general warranty deed is the best protection of title for a real estate buyer. The home seller in the transaction, also known as the grantor of the deed, conveys the property with certain warranties, also known as covenants.

Some basic warranties covered by a general warranty deed are: n Covenant of seisin, which guarantees that the sellers are legal owners of the property n Covenant of right to convey, which guarantees that the sellers have not transferred the property to anyone else and they have the legal right to convey (or sell) the property n Covenant of further assurance, which guarantees that the seller will deliver any instruments or documents necessary to make the title good n Covenant of quiet enjoyment, which guarantees that no third parties can establish title to the property n Covenant against encumbrances, which guarantees that the property does not have any liens or other encumbrances on the title (unless they are stated in the deed) n Covenant of warranty, which guarantees that the buyer is protected if someone else claims to have a superior title

Special warranty deed

A special warranty deed may sound better, but the word “special” has a different meaning here than most people are used to hearing. It actually provides less protection for the buyer than a general warranty deed.

This type of deed usually makes the same covenants that are listed above, but only for a certain period of time. The covenants are only made for the time the seller has owned the property, whereas the general warranty deed makes those covenants for the entire history of the property title.

Special warranty deeds are typically used in commercial property sales, while most residential property sales will use a general warranty deed.

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Bargain and sale deed

A bargain and sale deed only implies the grantor holds the title to the property. Beyond that, it provides no protection for the buyer.

These deeds are only used in very specialized cases, such as in tax sales and foreclosure auctions. Because this type of deed does not warrant a good title from the grantor, if a title defect comes up later, the new owner is responsible for handling it.

Quitclaim deed

This type of deed offers no protection for the buyer and is used only in very limited transactions.

In this type of deed, the grantor quits any rights to claim the property as his or her own. The property is transferred to the grantee, but there is no covenant of title.

There can be some serious and potentially costly legal repercussions if title defects arise after the transaction, especially when using a quitclaim or bargain and sale deed. The good news is you don’t have to navigate this process alone.

If you need assistance buying or selling a home in Gainesville, Haymarket or Bristow, Belinda Jacobson-Loehle of Jacobson Realty and Home Staging can help. Visit her website at jacobsonrealty1.com or call her at 703-753-0125.

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local flavor

New Owners Have Emotional Ties to the

Harbour Grille

By Amy Taylor

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he Harbour Grille isn’t new to Woodbridge, but successful restauranteurs Leo LaPointe, Lisa LaPointe and Todd Compton are bringing their own flair to a place to which they have strong personal ties.

LaPointe highly recommends the crab cakes, Old Town salad, seafood carbonara, crab stuffed shrimp and New York strip.

If you’re looking for a unique beverage, the restaurant offers a selection of seasonal cocktails and a wide variety of craft beers.

The new owners, who took over in October 2018, have successfully run Fredericksburg staple Brock’s Riverside Grille for the past 19 years. They are bringing the same quality and service from Brock’s to the Harbour Grille.

Diners at the Harbour Grille can expect to enjoy fresh American cuisine, made from scratch, in a beautiful waterfront atmosphere with prompt and friendly service. “We love to see people enjoying themselves and eating our great food! We take pride in what we do. It’s not easy for independent restaurants today, but we’ve done it once, and we believe we can do it again. The Harbour Grille is very special to us and holds a lot of memories, and we intend to make it great again!” LaPointe said.

The LaPointes have a personal history and emotional ties with their newly acquired restaurant. They met in the building that’s now the Harbour Grille more than 22 years ago when the restaurant was called Gecko’s.

“We bartended together for years before we started dating,” Lisa LaPointe said. “Then we got engaged here surrounded by all our friends. In 2000 we got married at Brock’s, and I stayed on here for a couple more years while Leo was running Brock’s. Todd and Leo have been lifelong friends for over 30 years, and we all are great friends and love the restaurant business.”

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The owners aren’t afraid to roll up their sleeves and work hard to make sure diners have a pleasant experience. You’ll see them working side by side with staff to provide top-shelf customer service in the front and back of the house.

Coming up, the Harbour Grille will offer a special menu for Valentine’s Day and a lively St. Patrick’s Day celebration.

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Throughout the year the restaurant features live music Friday and Saturday nights. Sunday’s diners are invited to brunch, complete with a Bloody Mary bar, from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.

A variety of spaces are available for hosting private events like rehearsal dinners, corporate functions, birthday parties or any special event celebration. The Port Room is perfect for groups up to 50 and is equipped with audio-visual equipment.

The Captain’s Room is quaint and can accommodate groups up to 40. For larger events, the main dining room, the Starboard Room, can seat up to 120 guests.

For more information, call 703-548-0088 or email info@theharbourgrille.com.

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your finances How to Make the Most of Your Side Business

By Bennett Whitlock, CRPC® Private Wealth Advisor

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t can be personally and financially rewarding to earn extra cash engaged in an endeavor you really enjoy. If you are one of the many Americans supplementing your paycheck by running a small business, here are five tips to help you profitably manage your side gig: 1. Make your business official. Consider running your side job like a real business, even if you have no intention of turning it into something big. Open a separate checking account. Get an Employer Identification Number (EIN), a federal identifier, for tax purposes. Apply for a state tax ID, if your state requires one. And consider working with a tax professional that specializes in helping small business owners.

2. Track your earnings and expenses. Store your receipts and use a spreadsheet or app to keep tabs on how much you earn and spend. If expenses are high and income is low, you might want to scale back your efforts or look for ways to reduce costs. As your earnings grow, eligible expenses can help offset a potential tax bill.

• Are you ready to become an entrepreneur? Think carefully about whether you’ll earn enough income to support yourself. Going out on your own is exciting; yet it can also mean a change in lifestyle. You will need to be ready to put in the time and effort to grow the business, while being mindful of how the career change could affect your personal finances.

5. Get professional help. Tap someone with financial acumen to help you assess your business. And consider consulting a financial advisor to discuss the financial implications of running and potentially expanding your business venture.

Bennett Whitlock, CRPC ®, is a private wealth advisor and managing director with Whitlock Wealth Management, a franchise of Ameriprise Financial Services Inc. Learn more at WhitlockWealth.com or call 703-492-7732.

3. Find your sweet spot. Look for ways to efficiently increase revenues. Set prices to ensure your costs are covered and focus on your most profitable products or services. Target your best customers and build repeat business. Market your side business through social media to grow a following.

4. Be realistic. As your business grows, you may be tempted to quit your day job. Before you turn your efforts into a fullblown career, ask yourself: • Is it scalable? It will likely take additional resources to turn your hobby into a full-time moneymaker. Will you need to invest more of your money in the business? If so, how much? Also, evaluate your ability to obtain more supplies and whether you’ll need to hire an employee or two.

• Is it sustainable? Consider the size of your market and the demand for your product or service. Who is your competition, and where do you fit into the mix? Will your offering still be relevant in five years? Ten? Trust the numbers over your instincts.

• Can you afford to give up the benefits that come with your regular job? Going solo often means purchasing health and disability insurance on the open market.

You’ll also be responsible for establishing your own retirement savings, allocating federal tax withholding (called FICA) and paying estimated quarterly taxes.

Take charge of your financial future.

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As an Ameriprise financial advisor, I remain true to our vision of always putting clients first. Discover the one-to-one attention you deserve, call me today at 877.WHITLOCK. Bennett C. Whitlock III, CRPC® Private Wealth Advisor Whitlock Wealth Management A private wealth advisory practice of Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. 877.WHITLOCK 12848 Harbor Dr, Ste 101 Lake Ridge, VA 22192 9073 Center St Manassas, VA 20110 bennett.c.whitlock@ampf.com whitlockwealth.com

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Through Feb. 13 – WednesdaySunday (weather permitting) Harris Pavilion 9201 Center Street, Manassas The Harris Pavilion, in the center of Historic Manassas, transforms every winter into a beautiful ice rink perfect for family and friends outings. Featuring premium lighting and music to skate by, the rink is just a one-minute walk from the Manassas Train Depot and the VRE parking garage. Visit visitmanassas.org/ event/ice-skating-at-the-harris-pavilion/ for hours.

Souper Bowl

Fri. Feb. 1 | 6 p.m.

Manassas Museum 9101 Prince William Street, Manassas Join us on First Friday as we host one of Historic Manassas restaurants to compete in the fifth annual Souper Bowl. $10 for unlimited soup samples.Visit visitmanassas.org/event/first-friday-5thannual-souper-bowl-2/ for details.

Nonprofit Resource Fair

Sat. Feb. 2 | 10 a.m.

Potomac Community Library 2201 Opitz Blvd., Woodbridge Find information on local resources or opportunities to give back to our community by meeting area organizations all in one place. Chat with nonprofits from Prince William County and the cities of Manassas and Manassas Park.

Paws & Crowns Dog Show

Sat. Feb. 2 | 11 a.m.

Osbourn High School 1977 Eagle Way, Manassas Dog owners are welcome to register their canine companions to showcase them in our various categories: Best Trick, Best Costume, Best Manners, Best Owner Lookalike and Best Photo (for dogs not able to attend the event). Local businesses will be at this event for you to make purchases at their booths. Benefits the Osbourn High School After Prom Event.

Super Bowl Sundaes

Sun. Feb. 3 | 2 p.m.

Central Community Library 8601 Mathis Avenue, Manassas Get ready for the Big Game at Central.

Come on in and enjoy a tasty sundae of your own creation. For all ages.

Trivia Night

Tues. Feb. 5, 12 19, 26 | 7 p.m.

Brew Republic Bierwerks 15201 Potomac Town Place, Woodbridge Are you a wealth of random information?

Do you enjoy drinking beer and competing against others to win fabulous prizes? If so, join us for Tuesday Trivia Night with our friends from Trivia Kings and put your knowledge to the test.

Teams are welcome and encouraged (but certainly not required). Format includes music, picture, and weekly theme rounds with interactive participation.

Prince William Living Presents Breakfast with an Expert Thurs. Feb 7 | 8 a.m.

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Join us and “BYOB” for an online presentation of information from an expert who will give you actionable advice you can put to work immediately in your business. RSVP princewilliamliving.com/ breakfastwithanexpert.

the opening of an art exhibit in honor of Black History Month. “Born at the Bottom of the Ship” will feature the works of James and Zsudayka Nzinga Terrell.

Black History Month Celebration

Sun. Feb. 10, 17, 24 | 2 p.m.

Central Community Library 8601 Mathis Avenue, Manassas Celebrate Black History Month with the sound of music. Historically Black American church groups from the local area will share their talents and heritage with special songs. Enjoy music by the C.R.E.W. from First Baptist Church Manassas, the Neabsco Baptist Church Ensemble, and Little Union Baptist Church. No registration required.

For all ages.

Valentine’s Day Sunday Ballroom Dance

Sun. Feb. 10 | 3:30 p.m.

Center for the Arts at the Candy Factory 9419 Battle Street, Manassas Join us for a special Valentine’s Sunday Ballroom Dance at the Center for the Arts. Arrive at 3:30 p.m. for a lesson in the romantic waltz, followed by an open dance session from 4 – 6 p.m. Cost is $15 per person for the lesson and dance session, $10 for the dance session only.

Pay at the door.

Stories of Preservation and Progress

Cupid’s Party

Wed. Feb. 13 | 1 p.m.

Manassas Museum 9101 Prince William Street, Manassas Black History Month: Last November, Michelle Davis-Younger became the first woman of color elected to the Manassas City Council. Experience her story as a lifelong resident of Manassas.

Black History Month Art Exhibit Opening Reception

Cupcake and Beer Pairing

Fri. Feb. 8 | 7 p.m.

Manassas Park Community Center 99 Adams Street, Manassas Park Join us for our Valentine’s Day party.

We’ll have themed cookie decorating, games, activities and refreshments. Don’t forget to wear red or pink! $5 per child.

Sat. Feb. 9 | 6 p.m.

Center for the Arts 9419 Battle Street, Manassas The Prince William County Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. is hosting a reception at the Manassas Center for the Arts to celebrate

Sat. Feb. 16 | 1 p.m.

Tucked Away Brewing 8420 Kao Circle, Manassas Join Tucked Away Brewing as you indulge in some delicious cupcakes from the Lemonade Bakery while enjoying a flight of beer, perfectly paired to complement each other. Tickets: eventbrite.com/e/cupcake-and-beer-

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The Harlem Hellfighters

Friends of the Foundation 28th Annual Gala

Sat. Feb. 16 | 1 p.m.

Manassas Museum 9101 Prince William Street, Manassas Members of the Ebony Doughboys will share stories of service and discrimination faced by African-American soldiers who fought for our country’s freedom during World War I.

Aladdin – Virginia National Ballet

Sat. Feb. 16 | 2 and 6:30 p.m.

Hylton Performing Arts Center 10960 George Mason Circle, Manassas Virginia National Ballet (VNB) presents the World Premiere of “Aladdin,” choreographed by visionary Artistic Director Rafik Hegab. This exciting event will be a magical journey through exotic lands with gorgeous scenery, costumes, and fabulous choreography and dancing by VNB’s elite professional company of 14 awardwinning international dancers. Tickets: hyltoncenter.org.

Presidents’ Day Celebration

Mon. Feb. 18 | 1 p.m.

Weems-Botts Museum 3944 Cameron Street, Dumfries Celebrate President’s Day at the WeemsBotts Museum with specially themed tours and cherry treats. Learn about Parson Weems, George Washington’s first biographer. Tours start at the top of every hour.

Prince William Living’s Lunch with the Publisher

Wed. Feb. 20 | 11:30 a.m.

Prince William Chamber of Commerce 9720 Capital Ct., #203, Manassas Are you an advertiser with Prince William Living or interested in becoming one?

Meet the people behind greater Prince William’s premiere lifestyle magazine, as you learn about getting your press releases published, tying into the power of our social media presence, visibility packages that increase your reach to targeted consumers, and tips on how to focus on your message. Lunch provided

Fri. Feb. 22 | 6:30 p.m.

Hylton Performing Arts Center 10960 George Mason Circle, Manassas The Gala will support the Remarkable Fund for Oncology Services and will honor the Mills family. The event begins with a cocktail reception, includes a plated dinner by the Inn at Vint Hill, and dancing to the music of the Roc Docs.

Tickets: SupportNovantHealth.org/ MardiGrasGala.

“All in a Family”: Loudon Wainwright III, Suzzy Roche, Lucy Wainwright Roche

Sun. Feb. 24 | 4 p.m.

Hylton Performing Arts Center 10960 George Mason Circle, Manassas Spend an unforgettable evening of harmonizing vocals, guitar and humorous stories. The talented trio is on the road together for the first time, though each is an award-winning musical sensation in his/her own right. Tickets: hyltoncenter.org

attend, whether you are newly diagnosed, in treatment or are starting into the survivorship phase.

Red Dress Luncheon

Thurs. Feb. 28 | 11:30 a.m.

Matchbox Restaurant 2706 Potomac Mills Circle, Woodbridge Join us for lunch, keynote speakers on heart health, and a physician panel discussion. $25 per person. All proceeds benefit the American Heart Association.

For more information, email SNVevents@sentara.com.

North of 50: Clutter Control—Downsizing and Organizing

Thurs. Feb. 28 | 12:30 p.m.

Bull Run Regional Library 8051 Ashton Avenue, Manassas Come learn how to clear your clutter, including kitchens, closets, basements, and general home organizing.

Prince William Chamber of Commerce Business Awards Tues. Feb. 26 | 6 p.m.

Hylton Performing Arts Center 10960 George Mason Circle, Manassas The Prince William Chamber presents awards to local businesses, all nominated by their peers. Tickets: pwchamber.org/ events/calendar.

Breast Cancer Support Group

Wed. Feb. 27 | 6:15 p.m.

Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center Hylton Education Center-Rooms CG 2300 Opitz Blvd., Woodbridge The Breast Cancer Support Group offers valuable information and emotional support to breast cancer patients. Our group offers a safe place where you can connect with others who are experiencing similar challenges, exchange ideas and use your knowledge to help others. We encourage all breast cancer patients to

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