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FEATURE STORY Saddle Up! It’s Time to Ride
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DEPARTMENTS
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FROM THE EDITOR IN CHIEF
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ON A HIGH NOTE Savoring Life Through the Lens
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DESTINATIONS Go Fish! Prime Locations Abound in Prince William
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GIVING BACK Helping the Homeless One Paper Bag at a Time
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LIFELONG LEARNING NOVA Helps Students Be Their Best through WISE and MAN UP Programs
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TAKING CARE OF BUSINESS TekConnX: Connecting and Protecting People and Property 20 FAMILY FUN Ice Cream Summer Dreams LOCAL FLAVOR BadWolf Public House Offers More Than Brews CALENDAR
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COLUMNS THE FASHION FOLDER
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HEALTH & WELLNESS HOME & HEARTH YOUR FINANCES
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On the Cover: Horse enthusiast and trainer Paige Keiser and her horse, Elvis, from Silver Eagle Stable in Nokesville. Photography by Brooke Lange, BML Photography.
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am not what most of you would consider an “outdoor” kind of gal. But, two activities I do enjoy are horseback riding and fishing. When I was a Girl Scout leader (yeah, can you believe that?), our troop spent the day at a friend’s horse farm in Nokesville earning Junior Horseback Riding badges. And, the last time I went fishing in Florida, I caught a baby shark. That’s right, a baby shark, folks. It just goes to show you that you don’t need fancy equipment or expert skill to enjoy the outdoors during the dog days of summer. Our cover story “Saddle Up! It’s Time to Ride,” by Emma Young, on page 4, and our Destinations story, “Go Fish!” by Peter Lineberry, on page 14, show us two fun, outdoor activities that you can enjoy with a date, friends or family. Who among us cannot appreciate a good photograph? World Photography Day is August 19, and we are happy to showcase the magazine’s photographers and their favorite photos. Delia Engstrom, one of our photographers and writers, lets our photography team talk about why they chose their favorite photo for our spread. See page 10 for details.
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SADDLE UP! It’s Time to Ride By Emma Young
“There is nothing so good for the inside of a man as the outside of a horse.” – a popular maxim
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orse riding in the county is huge, stronger than ever, and I only see it growing,” said Kari Boberek, Nokesville Horse Society Secretary and former Crystal Crown Series Chair. “It’s not a sport, and it’s not a hobby. We sacrifice personal and family time. There is nothing we won’t do in this county to better our horses. Non-horse people say we are rich, but we’re not. We’re just willing to work hard and sacrifice because we just love this lifestyle,” Boberek continued. “My horses have more clothes than I do. Our nails look terrible, but our horses have the best of everything.” “It does go beyond reason sometimes,” said Paul Holmes, owner and manager of the 52-acre Wild Acres Farm in Manassas, which boards and cares for horses adjacent to the Prince William County park Doves Landing, with miles of multi-use, including equestrian, trails. “It’s a personal love. Horse owners are drawn to them and love them. It’s always been in my blood,” he said. For this love, Holmes has sacrificed time and money. He added barns and fences to the existing Wild Acres farm, which has been in his family since the 1930s. “I wanted an equestrian place for people who want a small farm and stable and want to be close to riding trails. I have some on my property and the county park right next to me. It’s a nice, calm, quiet and safe place to have a horse. You have to have a love for anything you do, and I love this,” he said.
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Growth and Land-Use Pressure Prince William County’s increasing population has helped equestrian-related operations, explained Criswood Farm and Tack Shop’s co-founder and one of the owner-operators, Connie Christopher. Originally with one location off Hoadly Road in Manassas for horse-boarding and riding lessons, the family now also owns Criswood Farm II off Vint Hill Road in Gainesville. “More people means more opportunity. People want to learn to ride a horse, or they haven’t ridden in a long time. A lot of people like riding, but don’t want to financially own a horse or don’t like the responsibility,” Christopher said. Facilities like hers, centrally located and offering private, semi-private and group riding lessons, with experienced and calm horses and boarding, have benefitted from the demand. Criswood II has adapted to growing interest and is able to offer expanded and fun programs, such as Pony Parties and Scout badge group outings, and both locations now host fun summer camps. “We play games with the horses and have riding lessons,” Christopher said. Brentsville Stables has seen fast growth as well. Noted owner and trainer at the 11-acre site, Anne Humphreys, said: “When Brentsville Stables opened in summer 2012, there were only two lesson horses. My goal was to teach about 10-15 private lessons a week since I was also working at a few other barns. I kept getting calls for riders wanting private lessons, got more lesson horses
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until I was maxed out with five lesson horses and more than 40 private lessons a week. In fall 2015, I had an indoor riding arena built to accommodate riders in inclement weather.” Nokesville’s Silver Eagle Stable has grown from 21 horses on its 87-acre site in 2014 to 70 horses this year. The site now boasts two outdoor arenas, one indoor arena and 42 acres of private wooded riding trails and offers “a very rich assortment of riding programs open to the public,” according to Tom Russell, Silver Eagle stable owner and retired U.S. Marine Corps colonel. Those programs include 4H, home school enrichment, scouting merit badges, riding clinics, and day and summer camps. Yet, equestrians feel the strain as more open land in the county is converted to homes. “It’s definitely making it tougher for horse lovers to have facilities close to population centers. I see more equestrian resources getting moved further out from Manassas to Gainesville and Haymarket for example,” said Holmes. “Although there are quite a few places to ride in the county, I have seen many facilities get pushed out of Fairfax—over half of my riders are from Fairfax—due to construction and building. Prince William is continuing to be built up, and I hope that doesn’t push the equestrian facilities out of Prince William,” Humphreys said. Criswood Farm experienced the difficulties directly. “When Prince William Parkway was built, it went right through our riding trails,” explained Christopher. “It makes it better to get to Manassas, but you can’t cross it, so no more trail riding,” she said. “We’re constantly losing land to developers and are grateful for what we have,” said Nokesville Horse Society’s Boberek. “Horses remain a strong presence though, if not stronger than ever before,” she said. And it’s needed.
Therapy Programs “Riding is a very good pastime,” according to Dale City resident and equestrian Marji Sapien, who started riding at age 2. “They are such calming animals,” said county resident Yvonne McKeown. “They are great for therapy because they rely so much on body language.” “Riding isn’t only soothing and therapeutic,” added Brentsville Stables’ Humphreys, “ but is good exercise and teaches people to be kind, patient, loving and responsible since caring for horses is a lot of work. Horses, just like other animals, are good at reading your body language. They teach you to stay calm in any situation.” “Riding helps with communication skills and coordination. Communication needs to be more than verbal with a horse. A horse understands and responds to facial expressions and gestures. It also teaches patience because you have to be calm and patient with the horses,” said Sapien, who recommended the Rainbow Therapeutic Riding Center in Haymarket. “People are becoming more aware of alternative therapies,” said Mary Vardi, Rainbow Therapeutic Riding Center’s Program Director. “We work with physical, cognitive and emotional
Prince William is home to several stables that riders can enjoy whether you are a novice or an expert.
disabilities. We are horse people who have been trained to work with people with special needs.” An instructor and volunteer work with each person to keep everyone safe. Programs are available upon application and availability to all in need—from Wounded Warriors facing coordination challenges with new prosthetics or post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) to children ages 4 and older with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) or sensory processing disorders, for example. “We have a child who is very small for his age. He is extremely, painfully shy. When he started about two months ago, his mother had to come into the arena with him to help. Now, 10 weeks later, he is leading the pony, Blueberry Poundcake, off lead, stopping the pony, making the pony go and turning into a chatterbox. And he’s getting more social at school, so there is carry over [to life outside the arena]. This shy, anxious, nervous boy is coming out of his shell, and it is amazing,” recounted Vardi. Therapeutic lessons are in such demand that Silver Eagle Stable started a growing program that now has eight participants, and “Battlefield Park Polo is working in conjunction with officials in Prince William County government to provide a location for therapy and treatment to address juvenile substance and mental health issues,” noted Dori Burner, owner of the Gainesvillebased Battlefield Park Polo Club and Equestrian Center. (continues on page 6) prince william living August 2017
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(continued from page 5) The atmosphere contributes as well. “Children come to the farm to ride and participate in farm activities all summer long….It is always fun and exciting to ride with friends and laugh and enjoy our beautiful Virginia weather,” Burner said. “It is a very loving environment,” said Dorothy T. “You have to slow down and relax and forget about the hustle and bustle of the city when you are there. There are chickens and ducks running around.” “The horses at Battlefield are chosen for their common sense, their loving natures and their lack of bad habits that make them safe for even our smallest riders. Our horses are beloved by all who know them,” said Burner. “It is a safe environment, and the horses are very well taken care of and tame,” Dorothy T. said. Lessons aren’t only for children, as county resident Tina Forbes knows. “About three years ago, I told my husband I was interested in finding an activity just for me that didn’t involve my children,” she recalled. “He gave me a certificate for horseback riding lessons. [Eventually] I found Criswood Farm. I’ve been taking riding lessons there for two years now and love it.” “Just like any other activity,” said Silver Eagle Stable’s Russell, “one must practice and train to become accomplished. Lessons involve learning how to control the horse, communicate with the horse, confidently remain in the saddle and respond when the unexpected occurs. With a house herd of 19 horses, we are sure to be able to match the right horse to each student’s abilities and riding style.” Prince William is home to many trails that are easily accessible to riders.
“Riding has been a healing experience for all of us,” said Dorothy T., a resident of Montclair whose children take horseback riding lessons at Battlefield Park Polo Club and Equestrian Center.
Lessons “I recommend taking a few lessons to try out horseback riding,” said Dorothy T. Her children started as young as 4 years old, and she has noticed they “are getting stronger and more confident with each lesson. Besides learning how to ride, they learn how to respect the horses. They brush them and clean up after them. They have to use proper manners and safety around the horses. Everyone helps. Your kids learn responsibility…and get exposed to a country lifestyle… It is truly a life-enriching activity.” Battlefield Park Polo Club and Equestrian Center teaches ages five up to 70 years old. “We teach on average 50 to 100 people per week,” Burner said. The center has been in Gainesville for about eight years and “has experienced tremendous growth over the years due to its location two miles off Route 29 next to the Manassas Battlefield,” according to Burner. She attributes the growth to their summer programs “which are consistently in demand.”
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Recommended Burner, “If you are new to horse riding, and would like to try it, then go online and read reviews, ask friends for recommendations, and visit barns and watch lessons.” Forbes added, “Visit a local riding facility. Meet the staff and see how a lesson is run. Talk to the people in the lessons and ask them if they enjoy the class.”
Trails “Prince William County is composed of many rural settings and farms where it is conducive to owning [or boarding] horses,” Burner said, and where trails are readily accessible. She enjoys the Manassas Battlefield, which has more 20 miles of well-maintained riding trails, largely with the help of the Battlefield Equestrian Society. It “has the safest and most patrolled trails in the county, and they are the best option for trail rides,” Burner said. Boberek would agree, “I love those trails. I’ve been riding them for 30 years, and they are the prettiest because they are maintained so well. They have two parking areas, and you can ride for as long or as short of a time as you want,” Boberek said. However, according to her, “the downside is that if you don’t know your way around, it can be a problem. It is difficult to navigate and easy to get lost because there are no signs.” It is hard to get lost at the Nokesville Equestrian Ring, a countyowned arena and adjacent trail maintained by the Nokesville
Horse Society with the support of Prince William County. Ample parking is available, and the arena can be reserved for events. “It is consistently and regularly used and we’re happy about that,” Boberek said. Other recommended county-owned “equestrian-friendly parks and trails” according to information provided by Dianne Cabot-Wahl in Prince William County Parks and Recreation Department’s Communication Services include the following, with Dale City’s Sapien offering her opinion about each one: n Silver Lake Park, with four miles of natural surface trails through forested areas and open meadow around a 20-acre lake. “It is scenic and good for beginners with not a lot of challenges,” Sapien said. n James Long Park, with 4.6 miles of natural surface trails over wooded, hilly terrain along Catharpin Creek. “[It] is really nice with a separate parking area for horse trailers, and it has an arena and recently connected via a bridge to Silver Lake,” Sapien said.
n Doves Landing, with three miles of multi-use trails. “It is nice if you are a beginner because there are no major roads to cross,” Sapien said.
Love of Horses, Love of Riding “I love horses. For me, riding is relaxing. I ride for the pure pleasure of it. I’m a better person for it,” said county resident Yvonne McKeown. “Though, it’s not all about riding. I love just being able to see her,” she said in reference to her horse. “They are calming. And there’s so many places to ride in Northern Virginia.” “There are many reasons I love horseback riding,” said Forbes. “The first is ‘freedom.’ Many horse riders will tell you about this feeling of ‘freedom’ that you gain from the top of a horse’s back. Challenges, whether physical, mental, emotional or social, are almost literally dropped to the ground the moment your seat is placed into the saddle that graces that horse’s back. There is nothing else like it in this world. Another reason I ride is because I love horses and the graceful connection you have with a horse. (continues on page 31)
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or the serious horse enthusiast, Prince William Horse Association (PWHA) is where you need to be. PWHA is a local nonprofit association geared to support the developing horsemanship skills of all riders, youth and adult, in a family-oriented and positive schooling event environment. They organize, sponsor and support 14 competitions each year, seven English and seven Western, and host these events at the Four Winds Farm, 13550 Vint Hill Road, Nokesville. Their events attract riders of all ages and experience, from Virginia and neighboring states. Their goals are to offer an open and encouraging show atmosphere where all riders can experience the pleasure of competitive riding. Details can be found at the PWHA website, pwha.net.
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Savoring Life through the Lens By Delia Engstrom
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et ready to travel around the world in one day on August 19, which is World Photo Day. No tickets or passports are necessary. Just snap shots with your cell phone, pick up an old Polaroid, or depend on your DSLR. Founded in 2009 by Australian photographer Korske Ara, World Photo Day aims to celebrate the art of photography and its ability to inspire communities from Canberra to Cleveland. When the online gallery goes live on August 19, users will upload images to worldphotoday.com and showcase corners of the continents as seen through their lenses.
the process had been fine-tuned by Daguerre and produced longer-lasting images. Daguerre’s invention was unveiled to the French Academy of Science, and the technique would be made available to the public after he sold the rights to the French government. Since then, photography truly has developed into a global gift with people now taking, uploading, sharing, viewing and downloading images everywhere. In preparation for World Photo Day, the photographers of Prince William Living discuss some of their favorite images to date.
The day also has historical importance for camera enthusiasts like Ara. On August 19th, 1839, France announced a new invention by Louis Daguerre as a gift that would be “free to the world”: the Daguerreotype. Although there were earlier photography attempts,
Whether you’re an amateur with aspirations or a professional with the latest gear, the photographers of Prince William Living encourage everyone to mark their calendars and share a snapshot of their world on August 19.
Amy Falkofske: “This photo is of part of the Amalfi Coast in Italy. It’s in Positano where ‘Under the Tuscan Sun’ was filmed. I took it in May 2014 while on a photography cruise starting in Spain and sailing to Italy and France. I like the unique shape of the tree and the fact that it is growing sideways on a hillside. Of course, the background of the beautiful water and sky is what really makes the photo. This was one of the best trips of my life!”
Kathy Strauss: “This was my very last film photo. My hubby (GC) and I were on a cruise to Mexico in 2004. When we got off the ship in Zihuatanejo, a local fishing village, I noticed a family that was cleaning their fishing nets. When I looked up, I also saw a large sailboat that had capsized from a recent hurricane...One of the little girls that had been helping to clean the fishing nets with her family was running in front of the capsized boat and was
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carrying some Styrofoam in her hands. I saw this, quickly grabbed my camera and snapped... hoping that it would be a good photo. I processed the film onboard the ship that evening and was thrilled that the photo came out, just as I had seen it through the camera’s viewfinder. The best part was that just after we had returned from our trip, I decided to take a refresher photography course. When I showed this photo to my instructor, she asked me what I was doing in her class, that it was ‘professional in quality/composition.’ I was beyond thrilled, and my instructor asked me to enter the photo into a national juried competition... not only did this image get juried in, but several other photos of mine did as well. Even better, in 2006, I entered “Environmental Freedom” into the World Bank’s 60th Anniversary photo contest, and it took first place! Talk about a confirmation that I was on the right path when it came to my photography!”
Rob Jinks: “There are a few reasons why this image is important to me. Apart from being a wedding photographer, I love to hike and backpack, I love the outdoors and nature, especially experiencing scenic vistas and enjoying them with great people. The love of the outdoors and the time I spent in the Shenandoah as a kid was one of the reasons I got into photography in the first place. So when Ryan and Mandy asked me to be their wedding photographer for their wedding in Shenandoah National Park, I was excited! On the day of the wedding, we knew when sunset would be, I had scouted the location, and I knew which direction the sun was going to set. However, I didn’t know about the storm that was coming through the valley. Earlier that day, we had the ceremony on a beautiful green lawn with bright blue sky overhead; nothing hinted at the storm on the way. When we approached the overlook for portraits that evening, I was stunned! We didn’t know there was a storm because it was almost completely in the valley. Up on the ridge along Skyline Drive, there wasn’t a hint of the rain. From our vantage point, we could see the dark clouds building and the sunlight through a perfect opening at the top of the ridgeline and below the cloud formation. To the left, we could watch the storm moving north up the valley. It was the most dramatic and perfect photo backdrop I had been given up to that point.
Using the widest lens I had, I tried a few combinations of images. I settled on having Ryan and Mandy standing intimately on the top of the rock wall, focusing on each other and the day they had just experienced. They were married, and I wanted them to focus on that while I captured them surrounded by the storm. A small light held behind them by an assistant enabled them to be separated from the background and for the focus to be placed right on them. They had just committed their lives to each other, and to me this is a wonderful picture of a couple standing together against anything that may come against them in their life together. This image became a focal point for my work and my business as a wedding photographer. It showed exactly the kind of image I love to capture, the kind that I have been led to capture over the course of my life. It’s an exciting image to me, one that was taken near the beginning of my photography career and one that I hope will inspire me for many years and decades to come.”
Mark Gilvey: “Architects have a disciplined gift in the way they integrate art, function and emotional impact to make a statement about the contents of the structure and who it serves. My goal was to pay homage to all of this. This image was crafted into what you see with several weeks of effort in front of the computer. I shot about 24 photos (if I recall the number) at the location across the width and height of the scene and stitched them together into what started as a very bland scene. Once together, the challenge wasn’t for me to represent it in its true lighting and form but rather how to make parts of the scene call attention to themselves by how I brought impact to them. The warm glow against the front wall, the internal glow of windows revealing the flag pole column extending out of it rising above the roof, the brooding clouds, and the highlight bringing your eye to the U.S. Marine Corps seal—none of this happened by accident. I worked this photo like a painter applies pigment to canvas.”
Delia Engstrom (dengstrom@princewilliamliving.com) is a freelance photographer who enjoys capturing images from local events as well as scenes from travels with her family around the world. prince william living August 2017
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the fashion folder Time for A Wardrobe Sweep By Roxy Rowton
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ugust is the ideal period for a sanctioned sojourn between the essence of summer and fall: the transitional juncture from recreational pursuits to occupational endeavors. While many accept the concept of a seasonal wardrobe sweep, fewer embrace the benefits from doing so. Here are five reasons to carry out a seasonal wardrobe sweep during the time between summer and fall: 1. Purging fosters a balanced wardrobe. Take stock of the items you have currently and re-evaluate one piece at a time. Every garment in your wardrobe should embody individual aesthetics, flatter body type and suit lifestyle. Purging the inessential and undesirable items enables the construction of an interchangeable, functional wardrobe of clothes that relate to each other, work for a variety of occasions and express individuality. 2. Reducing clutter creates order. A stuffed closet is complete disorder and confusion as you get dressed. Knowing which items are in the closet and wearing those garments enhances and elevates the wardrobe. 3. Organizing supports wardrobe structure. An individual needs an organizational system for knowing what’s inside his or her closet. Develop an organizational system that uses closet space more desirably to reinforce outfit building and boosts garment mileage. 4. Shopping from a list helps create the right wardrobe mix. A thoughtful edit and arrangement of the seasonal closet can unmask any missing items from the wardrobe that reconcile day-to-day style with carefully edited trends. To most appropriately assemble this garment medley of indispensables and fashionables, make a list of every missing item while editing and organizing the seasonal closet. 5. Updating from the bottom up fashions a curated wardrobe. An ideal wardrobe has very little to do with a considerable bank account or a sizable amount of garments. It has everything to do with you taking stock of the wardrobe and assessing it from the bottom up. Seasonal wardrobe sweeps involve an amalgamation of updating and maintaining: refashioning specific elements of the wardrobe, incorporating new additions, interpreting trends into carefully edited essentials, organizing the closet space and defining style aesthetics. Before autumn’s official entrance, take a fashion interlude to pause, reflect and sweep the wardrobe for a seamless passage to a mode of dressing appropriate for the season.
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 very best. She has two-plus decades in the fashion, apparel and beauty industries.
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destinations
Go Fish!
Prime Locations Abound in Prince William By Peter Lineberry
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hen I arrived at the Freestone Point pier at Leesylvania State Park one breezy sunny morning, Reddie Guy Jones was the only fisherman there. The 87-yearold Triangle resident, a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean and Vietnam wars, doesn’t fish as often as he used to, but clearly he still enjoys it. Casting his line several yards into the rippling Potomac, Jones watched as the tip of the reel twitched from time to time, but to no avail, causing him to remark good-naturedly, “He must not have liked my worm.” Growing up in rural Mississippi, Jones remembered fishing as a source of food and a virtual way of life, from “as soon as I was big enough to walk from my house to the water.” Because it had evolved into a pastime where patience is a virtue, we chatted, enjoyed the fresh air, and waited for that bite.
Getting Started Prince William is fortunate to not only have the Potomac River on its eastern border, but a multitude of lakes and streams suitable for fishing, including those found in three county parks. If fishing—whether as a catch-and-release hobby, a sport or a dinner option—runs in your family, chances are you already knew this. But what if, like me, you didn’t? Your first step might be to visit the fishing department of one of the county’s outdoors retailers, such as Cabela’s (Gainesville), Gander Mountain (Woodbridge—but closing soon) or Dick’s Sporting Goods (three county locations), which began as a New York bait and tackle shop in the 1950s. At the basic level, you’ll need a rod and reel (sold separately or in combos), monofilament
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fishing line, and bait ranging from live nightcrawlers to artificial Woolly Buggers. From there you can expand your tackle box contents and learn some angling lingo. For example, Cabela’s has helpfully marked aisles for chatterbaits, crankbaits, spinnerbaits, jigheads and thingamabobs (OK, not really the last one). You could also try your hand at fly fishing, in which case proceed directly to Orvis in Woodbridge. The Stonebridge at Potomac Town Center store specializes in fly-fishing gear like more lightweight rods, waterproof waders so that you can fish directly from the source, and amazingly detailed fly lures. Orvis even offers free Fly Fishing 101 classes, such as the one I took in the spring; after a couple hours of attempted practice-rod casting and knot tying, I came to realize why Brad Pitt was selected instead of me to star in the fly fishing opus “A River Runs Through It.” The final piece of the puzzle is getting a fishing license, a necessity for those 16 and older. A standard one-year, freshwater license for state residents is $23. The Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries (DGIF) uses these fees to protect and maintain fish populations. Licenses are available at the aforementioned retailers as well as at Walmart or online at gooutdoorsvirginia.com.
Three County Parks... So now you have your equipment, but aren’t ready to go after Jaws quite yet. In an effort to stay local, we turn to Janet LaFleur, community centers and parks operations manager for the Prince William County Department of Parks and
Recreation, for insight about fishing opportunities at three county parks. “Each park has its own unique value as far as what it offers in terms of amenities and different ways to fish. The scenic value for each park is different as well,” she said. “We would like to say that the experience and opportunity that each park presents is one that we would like customers to explore.” Locust Shade Park in Triangle, adjacent to Route 1 and immediately south of the National Museum of the Marine Corps, is home to Lefty Hamilton Pond, named in memory of a beloved longtime park ranger. The 8-acre pond is popular with many local anglers, including Gander Mountain fishing specialist Shad Lofgreen. Bluegills (which a posted sign at the park calls “an excellent fish for the beginner....easily caught and a great teaching tool”) and largemouth bass can be found in abundance, as well as trout which DGIF stocks from November to April. Follow your way down a mile-long gravel entranceway from Antioch Road in Haymarket, and you’ll discover the hidden gem that is Silver Lake Regional Park. Fed by Little Big Run Stream, the picturesque 23-acre lake can be fished on the banks or on your own non-motorized boat, and is home to plentiful bass, catfish, crappie and bluegills. LaFleur emphasized that Silver Lake is a passive, “leave no trace” park; visitors will find no trash cans and are expected to take out everything they brought in. The most centrally located of the three, Lake Ridge Marina is a bit of a misnomer, as it’s actually a cove of the Occoquan Reservoir. Located at the end of Cotton Mill Drive in Woodbridge, the park is popular with Canada geese, ducks and area high school crew teams. From Memorial Day to Labor Day, its marina is open daily for boat rentals (canoes, kayaks or jon boats), bait purchases and various other concessions. “I fish because of the possibility of catching the big one,” said Adam Schuster, a youth pastor from Lake Ridge, who was fishing from the piers near the marina. “The most exciting experience anyone can have is seeing a bobber go under because it’s the unknown. Every time, my heart races.” On another pier, both with reels in the water, stood Mike Kraus of Dale City and his son Max, 9. Max had inverted the normal hand-me-down progression by showing his interest in fishing first and passing it onto his dad. “He was into nature—catching caterpillars and all. This was right up his alley,” Mike Kraus said. Max had wrangled a few small bluegills using bits of bread and hot dogs, but would release them from his bucket at day’s end.
...One State Park There are myriad reasons to spend time at Leesylvania State Park (Daniel K. Ludwig Drive, Woodbridge, $5 per vehicle admission)—including hiking, boating and picnicking—but few pleasures can match the ability to fish (or spectate) along wide expanses of the Potomac River. Members of the volunteer group Friends of Leesylvania hold a Kids Fishing Tournament for ages 2-15 on the first Saturday of every month from 9–11 a.m., May through September. “We figure that if we can get kids fishing at an early age...and they take ownership of the rivers and areas
that they fish in...they will probably prefer to be outside doing things within nature and trying to understand the world a little bit better,” said retired teacher Don Fear, who has volunteered at the park for more than two decades. The kids tournament takes place close to shore, but at the park’s far end stands the 300-foot pier at Freestone Point, most of which extends into the boundaries of Maryland though a Virginia license is fine. Here largemouth bass are still commonly caught, along with rockfish, perch, mackerel, croakers, eels, and sometimes the invasive and destructive snakehead. With a proper permit, you can even fish on the pier at night after the park is closed, maybe even until the sun comes up. This brings us back to Reddie Jones, whose patience was finally rewarded when his line grew taut and began to wriggle with clear intent. “Pretty good one!” he exclaimed, and before long his weathered hands had reeled in the morning’s first catch, a catfish estimated at a pound and a half and more than a foot long. He bequeathed his prize to three Marines, who by then were fishing nearby; they wound up catching several others, and it’s safe to say a catfish fry was planned for that evening. Because sometimes when fishing, the “one that got away”.... doesn’t get away after all. Peter Lineberry wants it known that he was lured into writing this article, and of course fell for it hook, line and sinker. He’s always fishing for compliments at plineberry@princewilliamliving.com. prince william living August 2017
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giving back
Helping the Homeless
One Paper Bag at a Time By Olivia Overman
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h, what joy can be found in a paper bag! A simple brown paper bag filled with a pair of socks, snacks, toiletries and a few words of hope is all it takes sometimes to bring a little light to someone’s day… especially if that person has fallen on hard times and is homeless. This is exactly what the Hope in a Bag program does for those in need. The brainchild of Corliss Udoema, the program helps bring a little joy, along with a few necessities, to those who use the winter shelter in Woodbridge.
How It All Started And More… The Hope in a Bag program came to fruition after Thanksgiving dinner 2009 when Udoema and her family and friends filled paper bags with socks. With a history of social and community work throughout her life, this was a simple endeavor for Udoema. “I have a heart to help folks,” she said. “I was part of a sixth-grade social group that raised money and donated it to people in need.” And so, the groundwork was laid for the program that is now in its eighth year. Each year the winter shelter on Potomac Mills Road, which opens around the middle of November, and closes around the beginning of April, provides a place to stay for those in need. People stay overnight and are expected to leave in the morning after breakfast but can return in the evening. It is during those cold winter months that a pair of clean socks can mean the most to someone in need. So, every month Udoema and her
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Now run by its 501(c)3 arm, ALIA (Agape Love in Action, Inc.), which has most recently been able to register under grant.gov to receive federal grants, it is hoped the program can expand further in the community. In 2017, Hope in a Bag services were expanded, via grants from Contract Solutions, to two churches: Light of Life Church in Manassas and St. James AME in New Bern, North Carolina. With federal grants, Udoema and her volunteers can achieve the goal of expanding into more churches in Prince William and elsewhere to reach other people in need. Currently, sponsorship from CSI as well as companies in the community is key to keeping the program alive. Outside sponsors include Capital One Bank (the first big corporate sponsor), Masonry Design Inc., Carter Realty, Rividium, BioGreen, and John Goldsmith of State Farm. Udoema described the day she happened to call the Hampton Inn of Manassas to see if they had any excess toiletries, and hit the jackpot. “They happened to be switching the branding of their toiletry items, so I received boxes and boxes of toiletry items they did not need,” she said.
volunteers deliver the bags of goodies to the shelter. Because it is an overnight shelter, Udoema is excited to include not only socks but also toiletries so people can have a nice shower or bath using soap and shampoo before they have to leave. Robyn Johnson, of Manassas, donates to the program and said: “I traveled a lot because my youngest daughter played basketball in college. A few years ago, while on such a trip, I saw the free hotel amenities (shampoo, conditioner, lotion) and thought that they would be perfect for her [Udoema’s] vision, so I started collecting them while on my trips. Additionally, whenever I receive something free that I think would be good for the bags, I keep them as well—like the toothpaste and brush that my dentist gives me twice a year on my visit. This allows me to give to a different cause/organization from my usual list without being at the expense of my regular giving.” Aided by local volunteers, including boy scouts, employees, family friends, and even her granddaughter Annalise, Udoema said she would put anyone to work for the program. But the giving does not just start in November and end in April; program volunteers have helped paint the shelter and bought tents, blankets, sheets and towels through a blanket campaign. Last Christmas, a church member delivered bags to the shelter with $5 gift cards to McDonald’s, and during the month of June (Udoema’s birthday month) she delivers cupcakes to the shelter. Further afield in North Carolina, the program has provided classes for seniors and has donated 100 laptops to a local college.
Other donations were received through two backyard fish fries where people donated monetarily and also through purchasing hats and t-shirts. Monetary donations can be made through the website agapeloveinaction.com, or alternatively, donations can be dropped off during CSI’s regular business hours (8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday) at 10627 Crestwood Drive, Manassas.
A Little Help Goes a Long Way Asked what the reaction of the people is to the bags, Udoema said, “It is the smile of thank you that says it all. Nobody ever says ‘no thank you.’” Hope in a Bag is such a simple way to help somebody in need. “It’s not how much you do or give. It’s about doing it consistently,” she said. A graduate of American University’s School of Communication, Olivia Overman (ooverman@princewilliamliving.com) is a freelance writer for both online and print publications.
Operations The Hope in a Bag program was taken over by Contract Solutions Inc. (CSI), a professional staffing and management support services firm with Udoema at its helm. prince william living August 2017
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he boys of summer will turn their focus to men this month when the Potomac Nationals, a minor league baseball team based in Woodbridge, help Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center kick off “Septembeard” and a focus on men’s health. “Septembeard” is an annual observance during which men around the country grow out their whiskers to raise funds and awareness for prostate cancer research. According to the American Cancer Society, prostate cancer is the second most common cancer in men. But getting the man in your life to the doctor can sometimes be tricky. “The medical issues that we deal with often aren’t part of normal conversation,” says Dr. Pratik Desai, explaining some of the challenges. Dr. Desai is a board-certified urologist and fellow of the American College of Surgeons with Potomac Urology Center. As a member of the Sentara Cancer Network, Dr. Desai specializes in urological cancer care, and according to him, the issues they treat are widespread: “It’s stuff that men don’t either feel comfortable talking about or don’t have the forum in which they can discuss, such as urination, sexual function or genital pain.” In fact, Sentara’s Potomac Urology Center is pioneering two new procedures, “Urolift” and “Rezum,” both of which are used in the treatment of an enlarged prostate. Talking to your doctor is key, and men shouldn’t hope a problem will just go away. “The stuff they should come see us about is any sort of discomfort or pain, any incontinence or any issue with their urination that will affect their quality of life, whether they can’t sleep at night or they can’t sit through a meeting or a movie,” said Dr. Desai. “Any of these things should be investigated.” Sentara comes to Potomac Nationals Park on Saturday, August 26.
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lifelong learning
NOVA Helps Students Be Their Best through WISE and MAN UP Programs By Helena Tavares Kennedy
Women In Search of Excellence at Northern Virginia Community College Tykesha Myrick, financial aid manager at Northern Virginia Community College (NOVA), saw a need in the NOVA community and took the opportunity to do something about it. She created the Women In Search of Excellence (WISE) program to help students succeed by providing an environment where mentees encourage and support each other. Myrick, WISE founder and program leader, said, “WISE was created to benefit our students. Our goal is to prepare women, regardless of age, race or religion, for the future. We want to empower and teach female students how to advocate and succeed in their personal, academic and professional lives.” “Statistics prove that when we support the growth and empowerment of women and young girls, we improve the quality of life for everyone,” she continued. “Why? Because when women lead, they not only lead in business, but in their communities and within their families. The relationships go beyond academic accomplishments and are life changing and life lasting. “The goal is to provide a holistic environment for these young women. We build self-esteem by partnering with organizations, such as Dress for Success,® which provides mentees with trained personal shoppers who assist them with selecting appropriate suits, shoes and accessories to help them build the foundation for their professional wardrobe free of charge. We work with BB&T [to present a program on] the basics of banking, which teaches them about banking, building and establishing their credit, and purchasing their first homes,” said Myrick. “Our mentees are also encouraged to pursue programs of study and professional roles where women are typically underrepresented. We are planting seeds for these young women to grow beyond their comfort zones, and we want them to dream the impossible.” WISE member Draquel Dunham said, “Thank you for creating WISE and presenting opportunities for us. I appreciate all of it, from the one-on-one time to the meetings and volunteer work. It is helping your garden grow.” Graduating WISE member Liya Abseno recently told WISE leadership how appreciative she is of the program: “I just wanted to let you know that I got accepted into the University of Virginia. I still can’t believe it! Thank you for mentoring me through these two semesters. [I] couldn’t have done it without WISE.” So how did the idea of establishing the WISE program come about? “The creation of WISE was inspired by my countless conversations with female students about their personal struggles, success stories and tragedies,” Myrick said. “I was dismayed by their lack of encouragement, support systems and soft skills.
I began to reflect on my life and all the words of wisdom, moments of correction and tough love I received from my many mentors and decided that I wanted to provide those same opportunities to our female students.” With the current 20 mentees in the WISE program, the entire Northern Virginia and Prince William County community also benefits from the program. Some recent examples of WISE’s positive work to help the community include participating in the Christmas Angel Tree at Potomac Mills Mall, collecting toys for Toys for Tots, participating in a fundraiser to support families in Flint, Michigan, and helping package more than 17,000 meals to assist the Stop Hunger Now international organization. WISE members, made up of 12 mentors and eight volunteers from both faculty and staff at the NOVA-Woodbridge Campus, also raised funds and awareness during Breast Cancer Awareness Month and Heart Disease Awareness Month. While this is the first full year of the WISE program, the creation of the program took about two years to implement. Myrick said that the major challenges in creating and implementing the program were “balancing what needed to be done for WISE with my current job responsibilities, health and family life, and devoting the necessary time to ensure a successful program and a funding source.” Myrick was able to get it done, a testament to her hard work. She also received help from several other NOVA staffers like Carol Jones, Aida Brhane, and Rachel Overbey, who helped guide her through various aspects of program development. They now have two other women, Charlene Wilkins and Roma Shahid, who are part of the leadership team as well and continue to encourage Myrick through program challenges as they come up. “They are my village,” Myrick said. (continues on page 25) prince william living August 2017
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taking care of business
TekConnX
Connecting and Protecting People and Property By Marianne Weaver
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fter spending years in the military, followed by several more in the private sector, Kevin Williams, co-founder and CEO of TekConnX, partnered with his wife, Meschelle, and fellow veteran Earl Bentley to strike out on their own to provide an array of services and solutions to both the federal and public sectors.
VA hospital before making the leap to the private sector as a vice president of sales for a local IT firm. “After being let go from our previous employers, we decided that we would continue doing what we loved as owners and not as employees,” said Williams. “We had proven that we could make significant progress in growing other people’s companies, and there was no reason we could not do it for ourselves.” TekConnX LLC (pronounced “Tek-Connects”) was founded in 2013. According to Williams, the company focuses on four core areas: Kevin Williams
“Bentley and I are both veterans. I am a service-disabled veteran,” Williams said. “Combined, we have extensive knowledge in project, program and sales management.” Those skills allowed them to build a company that provides a broad range of information technology design and consulting services to commercial and federal client organizations, including the design, installation, integration and maintenance of customized collaborative audio-visual and social media solutions; and threat detection security solutions.
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Interactive collaborative audio-visual space; Social media solutions; Threat detection solutions; and Smart trash can solutions.
“Being in the service business for as long as we have, you learn to listen to your customers and help them meet their needs for effective and efficient operations,” said Williams. “Both Earl and I have extensive knowledge in security, command and control, integration and project management, and we knew that we could effectively assist clients to meet their needs.”
Building the Business
Offering Audio-Visual and Social Media Services
After separating from the military, Williams spent several years in exterior building restoration before transitioning into information technology (IT). He worked at several small federal contracting firms and ran environmental services programs for healthcare facilities at Ft. Meade, Ft. Detrick, Ft. Belvoir and a
“We began to build our business based on the relationships we’d made in the industry,” said Williams. “As we continued to grow, the word-of-mouth began to travel.”
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TekConnX first opened its doors by providing audio-visual design build services for design firms, churches and nonprofits.
In 2014, the Center for Strategic and Budgetary Assessments (CSBA) was expanding its facilities to include a state-of-theart, 50-person conference room. Ilana Esterrich, CSBA chief administrative officer, had heard good reviews of TekConnX. “Our mission is to provide timely, impartial and insightful analyses to senior decision makers in the executive and legislative branches, as well as to the media and the broader national security establishment,” she said. “Our reputation is founded on [providing] the highest quality analytic studies, concept development, scenario development, budgetary analyses, workshops and seminars and war gaming. When [we were] looking for an organization to provide, install and support the technology capabilities CSBA sought, TekConnX came highly recommended. From the initial consultation through design and recommendation to implementation and testing, the TekConnX team has provided timely response, best-price-for-value and outstanding levels of service.” Based on feedback from early clients, TekConnX expanded its offerings to include social media solutions, such as strategy and marketing, monitoring and engagement, campaign management, and social media audit and research. According to Williams, said their systems can track, in real-time, anything a person posts publically: “We design and build systems that give our customers information about anything anyone posts on social media, real time, to make educated decisions based on data shared on social media.”
Tracking the Threats After establishing the company in the audio-visual (A/V) market, Williams began to hear that clients wanted more innovative and emerging technology solutions. “We had a client who had a parking lot where people tailgated before sporting events,” said Williams. “During the tailgating, fights would break out; people would get shot and stabbed. Our client was getting sued because they did not deploy sufficient technology proactively to protect their patrons from harm or danger. So we worked to create a solution to meet the need.” TekConnX designed its patent-pending “COPS” solution, which is a security solution that incorporates optimized LED lighting, HD, IP video surveillance with programmable analytics sensors, including threat, motion, and gunshot detection, facial and object recognition, and tracking, thermal, smoke, fire and chemical detection. Unlike other solutions that provide just lighting, or lighting combined with video surveillance, the TekConnX solution adapts to its surroundings. Without activity in a protected lot, the 150-watt lights power down 30 percent, thus saving energy, but when activity is detected, they come on immediately. When an event or activity is detected by the cameras and sensors, security, facilities personnel and first responders are immediately notified by the system. The system sends exact coordinates of the incident, so first responders are not searching the entire lot or building.
Customers can custom wrap TekConnX’s Impactor, which could save 2,000 trash bags from the landfill annually.
Providing Smart Trashcans To combine high-tech with green options, TekConnX has an exclusive reseller agreement for the Smarter Trash “Impactor.” The smart trashcans are high-traffic/high-volume waste and recycling compactors that Williams said could save 2,000 trash bags from the landfill annually. But that’s not all, he added. Drawing on technology developed for the patent-pending security system, the trashcan can be outfitted with threat detection and surveillance that, he said, could head-off a terrorist attack like the bombing at the Manchester Arena in England. “We took a trashcan and made it a rocket ship,” said Williams. “We can even wrap a can with blast-mitigating film material, so if a bomb goes off in it, it won’t throw shards of shrapnel.” Although the initial cost of the smart trashcan might be higher than the typical can, Williams noted that the wrap could display paid advertising, and the three 22-inch monitors on top of the digital version also provide a digital signage platform for clients to add an additional revenue stream. “We are proud to provide solutions that make facilities more efficient and proactively safer using innovative technologies that protect patrons, mitigate risk and reduce liabilities all over the world,” said Williams. “Our intent is to steadily grow our business and to continue giving back to the communities where we live, work and play.” Marianne Weaver (mweaver@princewilliamliving.com) is a freelance editor and writer. She earned a BA in English from the University of Pittsburgh and an MJ from Temple University. She lives in Gainesville, Va., with her husband and two children. prince william living August 2017
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family fun
Ice Cream Summer Dreams Story and Photos By Amanda Causey Baity
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othing says summer like the sound of an ice cream freezer whirring as it turns cream into frozen goodness. As a child, hearing that sound meant something good was on its way. My mom always made the best homemade vanilla ice cream, and as an adult I have followed in her footsteps, perfecting my vanilla and experimenting with a lot of different flavors along the way. (continues on page 24)
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ICE CREAM
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Homemade Strawberry Shortcake Ice Cream And while an ice cream freezer is a nice touch, it is not a necessity. Our family has made ice cream with our stand mixer, in a freezer bag and even a large coffee can. My kids love trying new recipes and new techniques.
Easy Chocolate Sauce • ½ cup heavy cream
Sometimes we dress the ice cream up a bit, adding to the fun by making do-it-yourself sundae kits. These are great for parties or as a Father’s Day gift. Pick up some waffle cone bowls, sugar cones and assorted candies and repackage everything in clear cellophane bags with colorful labels and bakers twine. Then, make homemade chocolate sauce (recipe follows) and package it in a cute container. Create a customized box and place your kit into it, and you have an awesome present for someone special or a fun time on a summer afternoon.
• 3 tablespoons butter
Ice Cream in a Bag
Cover with a tight-fitting lid and store in the fridge.
You need: • ½ cup milk • ½ cup cream • 3 tablespoons sugar
• 3 tablespoons corn syrup • 6 oz. chocolate chips Combine cream, butter and corn syrup in a small saucepan and heat until the butter melts and the sauce is almost boiling. Remove from the heat and add the chocolate, stirring until melted. Cool to lukewarm and spoon into glass jars.
To use, remove from the fridge and let it sit at room temperature for an hour prior to serving, or heat for 15 seconds in the microwave.
• ½ teaspoon vanilla essence • 4 cups ice • 8 tablespoons salt (larger crystals will work better than regular table salt)
Homemade Strawberry Shortcake Ice Cream
The first four ingredients are mixed together in a bowl and then poured in a Ziploc®/freezer bag.
• 4 cups half-and-half or light cream
Then, the ice and salt are placed into a larger Ziploc bag, along with the first bag. After shaking this mixture together for just 5 to 10 minutes, you can open up the bags to reveal actual ice cream! All that’s left is adding toppings and enjoying your creation.
• 2 tablespoons vanilla extract
Plus, your frozen treat can be a teachable moment— there’s some really interesting science behind this cool trick: the salt lowers the freezing point of the ice, thus allowing the milk mixture to freeze at a lower temperature than is normally needed. It may look like magic, but it’s pure, basic physics. Who said learning can’t be fun?
• 1 (14 oz.) can sweetened condensed milk • Fresh strawberries (about one cup chopped) • 8 slices of pound cake In large bowl, combine the first three ingredients and mix well. Pour the mixture into an ice cream freezer. Make according to manufacturer’s instructions. While the freezer does its thing, clean and slice your berries. Add them to the ice cream. Slice cake into cubes, then add these to the strawberries and ice cream mixture. Top with more berries and cake, or a whipped topping. Amanda Causey Baity (abaity@princewilliamliving.com), Prince William Living’s director of operations and photo editor, also blogs about thrifty family activities on her blog GreenOwlCrafts.com.
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NOVA Students MAN UP with Mentoring Program NOVA also hosts the MAN UP program, which was developed three years ago and provides students with mentoring, leadership development, academic support and community engagement. Richmond Hill, former coordinator of student success at NOVA, now supervisor of student assistance and prevention programs for Prince William County Public Schools, said they do this through “hosting weekly meetings that allow the program coordinators to invite outside guest lecturers and to present themselves on various topics, such as financial management, study skills and academic success, personal and leadership development, personal branding, healthcare awareness, issues affecting young men of color, relationship violence, integrity and more.” “The goal of the program is to open up our young men to multiple experiences and allow them to have the opportunity to learn from their discussions and interactions with one another, their program leaders and our guests,” said Hill. “In fact, it is the only program located on a college campus that primarily serves minority males in Prince William County. The program is a group mentoring and leadership development program. The goal is to support the students through to graduation.” With four program leaders/mentors and about five regular community partners that assist with providing personal, academic and professional development throughout the year, MAN UP serves about 38 students at the NOVA-Woodbridge campus. Hill said they have seen an increase, however, as they started with just eight students more than three years ago. “Besides hosting weekly meetings that help to educate our students on different aspects of becoming well-rounded adults, we also plan additional opportunities for our MAN UP students to gain new experiences,” Hill said. Some examples include hosting an annual MAN UP retreat, taking a trip to the Frederick
Douglass House in Anacostia, D.C., exposing students to various college visits, and partnering with engineering and STEM-based organizations to allow students to get experience within those fields. According to Hill, the idea for creating MAN UP “started out of the need to increase the support, guidance, and connections to minority male students on the Woodbridge campus. Faculty and staff across the college often mention how grateful they are to have this program on campus and what they see it doing for the students. The program leaders work very hard to support MAN UP…It is hard work, but it makes our jobs very pleasant and provides an additional sense of purpose.” Henry Sanchez, a current MAN UP member, said his favorite aspect of MAN UP is being surrounded by brothers that dare to dream as high as he does. “Birds of a feather flock together,” Sanchez said. His professional aspirations are to open his own clinic to help veterans and people from inner cities that do not have access to resources. Another member, Khamyejee Williams, said, “MAN UP allows the students to connect and bond through the will of trying not to be another statistic. Furthermore, they all hold each other accountable to be great, handle their responsibilities and take ownership and pride in everything they do.” Williams feels that more people in his generation need to spread positivity and motivate one another, instead of bringing each other down. One final message from Hill is that he wants Prince William region residents to know that “there are successful and educated black and Latino young men in our community. They are excelling, volunteering and graduating. All of them have gone on to continue their education at four-year colleges and universities. There are young men in our community who want to become successful and contribute their time and talent back to the community.” Helena Tavares Kennedy (hkennedy@princewilliamliving.com), a longtime Prince William County resident, is a freelance writer and communications consultant at htkmarketingservices.com and livinggreendaybyday.com.
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home & hearth Retire Old Glory with Respect
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Prince William area residents and businesses can bring their old flags to special collection bins at the Prince William County Landfill or the Balls Ford Road Compost Facility to be properly retired. The Boy Scouts in our area, with the help of other civic groups like Veterans of Foreign Wars and American Legion and the Prince William County Solid Waste Division, will make sure that “the Stars and Stripes” gets retired with the respect it deserves. David Byrne, Occoquan District Scout Master and flag center initiator, urges, “Please do not throw our flag in the trash. Fold it neatly and bring it to one of the flag collection centers during normal operating hours.” The Prince William County Landfill is open Monday-Saturday from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Balls Ford Road Compost Facility is open Monday-Saturday from 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Visit pwcgov. org/trashandrecycling for holiday closings and information about other solid waste programs and services.
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Offers More Than Brews By Helena Tavares Kennedy
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reweries seem to be popping up everywhere in the Prince William region, but BadWolf Brewing Company has been around since it opened its doors in June 2013. Jeremy and Sarah Meyers, co-founders of BadWolf, are locals who grew up in the area and wanted to share their naturally delicious unfiltered and unpasteurized beer with the community. They even give local farmers their spent grains as a way to give back to the community they love while embracing the environmentally friendly thing to do. Their BadWolf Public House second location is even Virginia Green Certified. But people are bustling to their newest location on Battle Street in Historic Manassas, not just for BadWolf’s tasty beer or environmentally friendly philosophy, but for their scrumptious new food offerings. The idea began with a conversation among friends who were also looking to start a restaurant in the same Historic Manassas area. The Meyers and restauranteurs Chris Sellers and Jon Kibben, who own CJ Finz Raw Bar & Grille just a few streets away, took their conversations into action and created the new BadWolf Public House. “It quickly became the perfect marriage of a brewery and a fabulous new restaurant concept,” said Sarah Meyers. The restaurant has been open since March, and at the time this article was written, the brewery is still underway as the current ABC laws and ownership structure make it a bit more complicated to get the brewery operational. Jeremy Meyers, BadWolf’s Brewer who is helping them set up the brewery part
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at this new location and is eager to start brewing as soon as possible, said: “Once the brewery is up and running, we’ll be sourcing local hops and other ingredients. My recipes here will not be the same as what you would find at BadWolf Brewing Company. They will be unique and original.” In the meantime, they are offering a variety of other local Virginia beers. Even through the challenges of opening a new location with both food and brews, Sarah Meyers is quick to point out that “starting with a clean slate and a new concept is fun and challenging. We all had to come up with a concept that would work for the location and carry a great legacy with BadWolf beer and a scratch kitchen.” What makes this location different from other restaurants in the area is that it was created as a “gastro pub concept with scratch kitchen and beer soon to be brewed on site, all in a historic and beautiful setting of downtown Manassas,” said Sarah Meyers. “It will be the only brewery in downtown with a full-service kitchen.” With rave online reviews, including on their Facebook page, customers are enjoying the food and new gem. According to Chef Clarke Congdon, the #1 seller off the menu is the Public House Burger, 6 ounces of local grain-fed beef topped with Manchego cheese, fire roasted peppers, rosemary aioli and tobacco onions. What makes this burger even more appealing is knowing that the meat comes from Rustic Acres Farms in nearby Fauquier County and the bun is made at Lyon Bakery in Hyattsville, Maryland.
Public House Burger is 6 oz. of local grainfed beef topped with Manchego cheese, fire roasted peppers, rosemary aioli and tobacco onions. Photos by Eddie Avenue Photography
The Reuben is made with house-braised corned beef, sliced and layered with beer braised sauerkraut. Topped with homemade 1,000 Island dressing and Swiss cheese, then broiled and served open faced on marble rye with a side of fries.
The Bavarian includes your choice of any three sausages, all locally sourced.
Some other favorite menu items include The Bavarian which includes your choice of any three sausages all sourced from Logan’s in Alexandria. The grilled sausages offer a variety of choices with chorizo, kielbasa, sweet Italian, bratwurst and andouille, which come with a warm house-braised sauerkraut, pretzel and whole grain mustard. The Charcuterie Board is another popular item and includes marinated olives, artisan cured meats, cheeses and house-made preserves. The salami for the board is from another nearby supplier, Olli in Mechanicsville. Online reviews show that customer favorites also include Famous Super C’s Fried Chicken, salmon, shrimp Caesar salad and poutine.
BadWolf Public House is also a unique place to have a party or event as well since it has not just a first-floor dining room and bar, but a second-floor dining and banquet room that can accommodate up to 35 people. The brewhouse that is located behind the main first-floor dining area has a 3 barrel system with 6 fermenters and a barrel aging program, and seating for up to 14 people to have a special party experience for customers looking for a unique venue.
BadWolf’s emphasis on local suppliers and supporting the local economy comes through in their menu offerings, but not just for meats or breads. Happy Harvest Farms in Manassas supplies all of their lettuce and as the growing season begins in the spring, BadWolf sources more local vegetables when they are available. Congdon said, “Our Kitchen Coalition takes great pride in handcrafting each meal specifically for our guests’ ultimate pleasure, using only the best local ingredients when possible.”
Visit BadWolf Public House on 9406 Battle St, Manassas during their open hours daily from 11 a.m. to 1 a.m. On the weekends, brunch is served from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Check out their food and drink menus and upcoming events at badwolfpublichouse.com.
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your finances Financial Considerations for Foster Care and Exchange Students By Bennett Whitlock, CRPC® Private Wealth Advisor
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Hosting a foreign exchange student
Hosting an exchange student is a different level of commitment, but it is not without financial impact. Exchange students tend to stay for the length of their program, which is likely a semester or a school year. These students are generally older and able to manage daily responsibilities on their own. In most cases, the student’s program will provide for the cost of health insurance, school fees and extracurricular activities. Additionally, many students will have their own spending money. They may be reliant on you for necessities like transportation to events as well as living space. If you include them in family activities, that may also add to your expenses. Host families may qualify for a modest tax deduction related to housing a foreign exchange student. Be sure to consult with your tax advisor.
Having your financial house in order
Before you commit, you want to be prepared from a financial perspective. Some of the steps to consider include: • Expanding your emergency fund. The conventional wisdom is that you should have three-to-six months’ worth of living expenses set aside in your cash reserve. Having additional children in your care may mean additional unexpected expenses, so consider having extra funds available. • Keeping up with your other financial priorities. As you update your budget, continue to fund your own financial goals. • Understanding the child’s program and/or financial situation. Know what costs are covered by the state (for foster care) or the program (for exchange students) and update your budget. Having your financial house in order before taking on a foster child or exchange student will help you create a more positive experience. If your home and family are ready, make sure your finances are as well. 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.
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calendar National Night Out
Tues. Aug. 1 | 6 – 8 p.m. Manassas Museum 9101 Prince William St., Manassas Join the annual community event held in conjunction with the Manassas City Police and enjoy music, entertainment and fun for the whole family.
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Wed. Aug. 2 | 11 a.m. Hylton Performing Arts Center 10960 George Mason Circle, Manassas This cello rock powerhouse featuring three cellists and a rock-and-roll drummer brings movie themes to life in a lively performance designed for children that fuses symphonic sounds with driving rock beats to create an unforgettable musical experience. Tickets: hyltoncenter.org
U.S. Navy Band Sea Chanters
Wed. Aug. 2 | 7 p.m. National Museum of the Marine Corps 18900 Jefferson Davis Hwy., Triangle Part of the Summer Concert series sponsored by the Marine Corps Heritage Foundation. The U.S. Navy Band Sea Chanters is the United States Navy’s official chorus. The ensemble performs a variety of music ranging from traditional choral music, including sea chanteys and patriotic fare, to opera, Broadway and contemporary music. The concert will be performed outside on the Museum’s Entry Plaza. Free concert!
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Music on Mill-Jahnel Daliya Fri. Aug. 4 | 6 – 8 p.m. River Mill Park 458 Mill St., Occoquan Bring a blanket or lawn chair (no tents or pop-ups), pack a snack or picnic, and head down to River Mill Park for live entertainment and stunning views of the Occoquan River! Free folk/pop concert.
First Friday: Dog Days of Summer
Fri. Aug. 4 | 6 – 9 p.m. Historic Downtown Manassas Another new month and time to celebrate First Friday! Come out and enjoy the shops and restaurants in Historic Downtown Manassas. Don’t forget…in August we celebrate the Dog Days of Summer. Bring your furry friends out for a fun evening.
Family Movie Night
Fri. Aug. 4 | 8:30 – 10 p.m. Harris Pavilion 9201 Center St., Manassas Bring a blanket or a chair, wear your pajamas, bring popcorn and enjoy “Finding Dory” outdoors.
Yoga on the Lawn
Sat. Aug. 5, 12, 19, 26 | 9 – 10 a.m. Rippon Lodge Historic Site 15520 Blackburn Rd., Woodbridge Enjoy performing yoga on the lawn with amazing views of the Potomac River and historic Rippon Lodge in the background. $5/class. 703-499-9812.
Sunday Ice Cream Socials Sun. Aug. 6, 13, 20, 27 3 – 4:30 p.m. Harris Pavilion 9201 Center St., Manassas Enjoy local orchestras, and after the concert, enjoy free ice cream! The concerts are every Sunday in August.
K-Tigers with K-Pop
Sun. Aug. 6 | 5 p.m. Hylton Performing Arts Center 10960 George Mason Circle, Manassas K-Tigers extreme performances include the tradition of Korean taekwondo martial arts as well as K-Pop, action, culture and, of course, the world-famous
K-Tigers storytelling show. Tickets: hyltoncenter.org.
Prince William Living Network – After Hours Tues. Aug. 8 | 5:30 – 7 p.m. Brew Republic Bierwerks 15201 Potomac Town Pl., Woodbridge Join our Network! Meet the people behind the award-winning magazine, Prince William Living. Enjoy non-alcoholic beverages and light appetizers. Start a tab and make plans to stay for dinner! RSVP princewilliamliving.com/network.
Family Day: Girls Make History! Sat. Aug. 12 | 12 – 3 p.m. National Museum of the Marine Corps 18900 Jefferson Davis Hwy., Triangle Spend the afternoon with Felicity, Molly, Addie and all their friends while you take a journey through Marine Corps history from 1775 to today. Games, hands-on activities, special guests, crafts and more.
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Wed. August 16 | 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, creating visibility packages that increase your reach to targeted consumers, and focusing on your message. Lunch provided by Okra’s. RSVP at princewilliamliving. com/lunchwiththepublisher.
U.S. Navy Band Commodores
Wed. Aug. 16 | 7 – 8 p.m. National Museum of the Marine Corps 18900 Jefferson Davis Hwy., Triangle Part of the Summer Concert series sponsored by the Marine Corps Heritage Foundation. Jazz is America’s music and the U.S. Navy Band Commodores, the Navy’s premier jazz ensemble, have been performing the very best of big band jazz for the Navy and the nation for over 40 years. The concert will be performed
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outside on the Museum’s Entry Plaza. Free concert.
Movie Night at Brentsville
Sat. Aug. 19 | 8 – 10:30 p.m. Brentsville Courthouse Historic Centre 12229 Bristow Rd., Bristow Enjoy an old movie the way they were meant to be seen! Movie starts at nightfall. We will be showing The Count of Monte Cristo. Bring chairs and/or blankets. Concessions will be available for purchase. 703-365-7895
Quantico Marine Corps Band Fri. Aug. 25 | 7 – 8 p.m. National Museum of the Marine Corps 18900 Jefferson Davis Hwy., Triangle Part of the Summer Concert series sponsored by the Marine Corps Heritage Foundation. The concert will be performed outside on the Museum’s Entry Plaza. Free concert.
Civil War Weekend
Fri.-Sun. Aug. 25-27 | All day Manassas Museum 9101 Prince William St., Manassas Everything Civil War and so much more, this annual event features keynote speaker Catherine Clinton, re-enactors from both armies, living history demonstrations on medicine, music and games all topped off with the traditional Saturday programs of free bourbon tasting, a dance and the rail car burning at the Museum. There will also be events at Liberia Plantation, 8601 Portner Ave., Manassas.
Marine Corps Marathon Quantico Tri & Quantico 12K Sat. Aug. 26 | 6 – 11 a.m. Marine Corps Base Quantico The Quantico Tri features a start near Officer’s Candidate School, a 750-meter open water swim in the Potomac River, and a 20K (12.4 mile) cycle tour of the Marine Corps Base, founded in 1917. The Quantico Tri will conclude with a 5K run, the distance every Marine must complete annually as part of the Marine Corps physical fitness test. For those desiring only to run, the MCM introduces the Quantico 12K to be hosted alongside the Quantico Tri. More information at marinemarathon.com/ events/quantico-triathlon.
Semper K9 Obedience Olympiad
Sat. Aug. 26 | 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Locust Shade Park 4107 Locust Shade Dr., Triangle Join Semper K9 for this friendly competition. All dogs welcome to enter. Spectators encouraged to attend. Competitive events will award 1st, 2nd & 3rd place. Vendor spaces available. All event proceeds go to Semper K9’s Facility Fund. Visit semperk9.org for more details.
Music at the Marina – U.S. Navy Band Country Current
Sat. Aug. 26 | 7 – 8:30 p.m. Leesylvania State Park – Breakwater Marina Store 2001 Daniel K. Ludwig Dr., Woodbridge The United States Navy Band Country Current is the Navy’s premiere countrybluegrass ensemble. The group is nationally renowned for its versatility and “eye-popping” musicianship, performing a blend of modern country music and cutting-edge bluegrass. Bring lawn chairs, blankets and a picnic basket and enjoy Country Current. Stay to watch the fireworks over the Potomac River.
Battle of Kettle Run Anniversary Tours
Sun. Aug. 27 | 1 – 4 p.m. Bristoe Station Battlefield Heritage Park 10708 Bristow Rd., Bristow Join Bristoe Station Battlefield Heritage Park staff and volunteers on the 154th anniversary of Thomas J. “Stonewall” Jackson’s capture of Bristoe Station and the Battle of Kettle Run—the opening round of what would become the Second Battle of Manassas. Visit the park on the actual anniversary for specialized intime walking tours that will make this forgotten battle come to life in vivid detail. $5 suggested donation.
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