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FEATURE STORY Letting Go of Stress the Prince William Way ........................................6

DEPARTMENTS from the president ..................................................4 advertiser index ....................................................4

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destinations Second Manassas: e Forgotten Battle, Remembered ........................................................12 on a high note Sincerely Yours Stained Glass................................16 going places Jump Rope FX ....................................................20 giving back Great Futures Start Here: e Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Washington – Prince William/Manassas Branches ......................22 local flavor Brother’s Encore ..................................................26

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In this issue of Prince William Living, we help you explore a variety of ways to relax a little right here in Prince William. Our feature story, “Letting Go of Stress” by Olivia Overman, will give you great advice on how to unwind (page 6).

In this month’s Discover Prince William & Manassas column (page 33), author Ann Marie Maher shares with us the many ways to explore history as we commemorate the second battle of Manassas through bus tours, reenactments and more. You can also learn about our forgotten history in Carla Christiano’s Destinations: “Second Manassas: e Forgotten Battle, Remembered” (page 12) and find out more information on the commemorative and other events in this month’s Calendar (page 32).

For some, volunteerism offers a great stress release. Local author Cindy Brookshire’s Giving Back article “Great Futures Start Here: e Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Washington- Prince William/ Manassas Branches,” shows us how these clubs work with local volunteers and businesses to prepare today’s youth to be the leaders of tomorrow (page 22) .

From Giving Back, jump into fun with “Jump Rope FX” (page 20) in a Going Places feature by Prince William contributing writer Stephanie Tipple, who introduces us to energetic athletes with big dreams and dedication to match. Stephanie also brings us On a High Note (page 16), opening the door to a colorful world at

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ork, traffic, children, errands here, there and everywhere...When will it end? you may ask yourself. With the eternal rush that people seem to be in these days, it’s no wonder stress impacts our health, our families and our overall quality of life. So, are you stressed? Put it this way: if you are not at least a little bit stressed, you actually may not be alive! But however stress impacts your life, however easily you slip into the land of tension, there are ample ways to get yourself out. We spoke with many of the people and organizations in Prince William that are ready to keep you from letting built-up tension sap the fun out of your life.

A Spa Visit to Pamper You Dansk Day Spa in Occoquan starts by providing the whole spa package experience to help you in your quest to de-stress. On entering, you are greeted by aromatherapy scents of either grapefruit, lavender or eucalyptus. “We want you to take a deep breath and get rid of the negative stress,” said Birgit Campana, owner and therapist at Dansk. “e spa offers the whole package.”

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But first, what are the costs of a stress-filled life? Premature aging, weight gain, and a quickened temper to name but a few. And while slipping into certain tell-tale tension habits, like not getting enough sleep, can be pretty easily done, it is not so easy to realize that you indeed are stressed and, to slow down enough to pull yourself out of bad habits. If you are afflicted by such a condition, here are some ways to overcome it.

The staff at Dansk Day Spa in Occoquan is ready to help you in your quest to de-stress.

From facials to body massages to natural nail care, the spa tries, in her words, “to enhance the natural beauty you have within you.”

Asked how the employees and therapists identify signs of stress, Campana said, “ere are so many environmental stresses on our skin that we can see the deep lines on people’s faces, and if you are breaking out a lot, then we would recognize these physical signs. Of

course, there are always the aches and pains people tell us about, as well as the way people walk.” e staff at the spa, from the front desk to the therapists themselves, are trained to help their clients to open up about their needs so that they can facilitate relief. “We do not cure people, but we do relieve muscle aches and can provide advice on exercise, if asked,” Campana said.

All treatments are personalized, from the most popular customized facials to the therapeutic massages, providing relaxation and luxury.

In addition, all services can be adapted to the specific needs of both men and women. For instance, a facial will place extra emphasis on the area of hair growth on a man’s face.

Looking for a spa that offers all you need in relaxation and body care, plus fun travel packages to enjoy your newfound mojo? e Lavender Retreat Wellness Club offers these services for those who wish to get away from it all and relax in what is a retreat-like oasis.

“Meeting people, watching how they live life, it’s simple: we want to be happy, we want to live life, we want to take care of who we are, so we have life for [our] children, life for [our] husbands,” said owner and CEO Jaime Bohl. “ere is no more. Whether you have a $5 million Picasso or a Ferrari, it really does not matter, but what does matter is that you feel good, you have a good family, you have good friends, you have a sense of community.” is is the foundation upon which Lavender Retreat is built.

In a complex just off Prince William Parkway, near County Center, Lavender Retreat is tucked away in what could be easily mistaken for just another office building, but upon entering, the calming atmosphere is immediately apparent. With the sound of trickling water, soft music and ornate flower arrangements, the decadently decorated surroundings help you forget about the outside world.

Offering a variety of what is termed body care services, the facility provides numerous types of hour-long massages, has an esthetician, who deals with skin care issues, on staff, and also offers personalized nutrition services.

“You have to be happy yourself, in order to give happiness,” said Bohl. “If you feel good, then you want to travel—this can even be local—but once we identify what is important, then we can do things that help us have fun. We have endless possibilities.” And this is why Lavender Retreat offers massage, nutrition and travel services all under one roof.

Ask Dr. Ghafouri “Stress comes with day to day life,” said Dr. Ghafouri, president and CEO of Virginia Cardiovascular Associates, “but some stress can be helpful, like the stress that causes the body to excrete the hormone ‘adrenaline.’” The excretion of adrenaline is helpful in certain situations, for example sitting an exam or taking part in a competitive sport, but it becomes harmful when stress levels continue over a period of time. Certain type of people, such as those with a Type A personality, are prone to increased levels of stress, “stress levels that can lead to chronic illness for those people who are always on overdrive, have a high level of anger and just cannot switch off,” said Ghafouri.

Stress is unlike any other disease, for example diabetes or hypertension, in the sense that it cannot be measured by taking a person’s blood pressure, explained Ghafouri. So it is important that people recognize that they are stressed and what this is doing to their body. “Stress is a risk factor for a lot of other diseases, especially heart disease,” Ghafouri continued, “but the thing about it [stress] is that you do not have to throw your hands up because there is no relief; there are multiple ways to reduce stress levels.

Here are just a few factors the doctor talked about: 1. Take a vacation—“US culture today is such that people feel guilty about taking a vacation,” said Ghafouri, “but there is a purpose to a vacation.” Relaxing and having fun is the key and there is data to prove that people are more productive following a vacation.

“The important thing is that people do not feel guilty [while on vacation],” Ghafouri said.

2. Get a good night’s sleep—“The average person should get an average of eight hours of sleep at night,” said Ghafouri. When people don’t get adequate sleep, they can feel a little depressed which can lead to overeating, leading back to stress. “It’s a loop that feeds into itself,” said Ghafouri.

3. Eat a healthy diet—“A healthy diet is low in sugar and low in carbohydrate,” said Ghafouri, “but a lot of people respond to stress by overeating, smoking and excessive drinking.” A good diet helps reduce stress levels overall.

4. Support Network—“It is very important to have a support network around you,” said Ghafouri. Whether that is family or friends, or both, it is important to know you have people who care about you.

“You can come in, get a massage or see the esthetician and talk about travel as well,” said Vance Coleman, a certified massage therapist.

5. Exercise—“The most important, most effective factor in helping to reduce stress is exercise,” said Ghafouri. Exercising on a regular basis helps reduce both stress and depression, both of which go hand-in-hand. “Exercising every day for about 15-20 minutes helps release endorphins that counteract the adrenaline released when stressed,” he said.

e facility also offers a membership program where clients receive a reduced rate for massages on a monthly basis. “e first stage for [an] individual is to learn about themselves,” said Bohl. “Stress is a form of mental block that is released when people learn how to balance their lives.”

High stress levels can have a negative impact on the entire body, including the heart. “After 9/11 there was a significant increase in sudden deaths from heart attacks in New York, while an increase was also seen after the earthquake in California,” said Dr. Ghafouri.

It is believed the high levels of stress that people were under during these periods led to an increase in heart attacks and strokes suffered.

Belly Dancing to Help Calm You

People deal with stress in very different ways, but it is important, firstly, that people recognize they are feeling stressed. So whether it is yoga, belly dancing, relaxing at the spa or simply reading a book, make sure you take life in its stride, one day at a time.

Who knew belly dancing is considered food for the brain as well as exercise for the body? According to Lisa Clark, owner and instructor at Magnificent Belly Dance in Manassas, “Trying to concentrate on new moves, or putting moves together, really works

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(continued from page 7) the brain.” Belly dancing has grown in popularity with women in Prince William.

Meeting that growing demand is Magnificent Belly Dance, with approximately 60 students ranging in age from pre-teen to one person in her sixties, from business owners to engineers, artists and hairdressers. “We offer classes for those new to belly dance,” said Clark, “as well as classes to learn more complicated moves and choreographed dances. Many of the ladies in the [advanced] class are members of our dance troupe, the Suburban Gypsies. A subset of the dance troupe is the Suburban Gypsies Scimitar Troupe—these ladies also dance with swords.”

Belly dancing helps women relieve the tension built up in their shoulders, for example, through “snake arms” movement.

“Rolling the shoulders during snake arms works out this tension and strengthens the muscles,” Clark said. “Exercise in general relieves stress, as you know, but I think the accomplishment of learning a new skill, dancing with a group and being with new friends is wonderful for de-stressing.” e Suburban Gypsies dance at many charitable events, for groups such as the ARC of Greater Prince William, Toys for Tots, and the Prince William Area Agency on Aging Senior Day Program. Clark said that these performances give the dancers “pride in their accomplishment and a satisfaction that they are sharing a skill that is beneficial to everyone.”

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Women are using belly dancing to help relieve stress, through the exercise that is involved in the movements, and also through the friendships they form with fellow dancers. “Ladies have commented that they almost didn’t come to class because of work pressure. But they knew that the exercise and camaraderie of the class would help. ey can put aside work and think only of the dance for that hour,” said Clark.

trained and knowledgeable music therapist always is required.”

Jaime Bohl, founder and CEO at Lavender Retreat Wellness Club in Woodbridge.

to learn because they want to do something relaxing,” said Crowley. e power of music to help calm and relax people has been well-established, according to the website www.psychcentral.com, an independent psychologyy network run by mental health professionals. According to the site, music has been used for hundreds of years to treat illnesses and restore harmony between mind and body. “I have noticed that when I go for a massage, the music they are playing is always classical music, and so music can be relaxing,” said Crowley.

Asked about her adult students and why they take up music, Crowley said, “once they get to a level where they have mastered the basics, then people can sit down and get lost in the music.” She went on to describe how a friend of hers, who is battling cancer, said that musical groups perform in the cancer wing on a frequent basis.

While there are more formal means to use music, like through musical therapy, Crowley does not believe this is offered widely in the area. Musical therapy, as defined in the above website, “can make use of biofeedback, guided imagery, and other established techniques to play an important role in the treatment of people with stress-related disorders. But due to the dramatic effects music can have, a

Music has tremendous benefits in helping to relieve stress and promote relaxation. “I was recently at a seminar at George Mason University’s School of Music,” Crowley noted, “that went into detail discussing the amazing ways that music impacts the brain.

People of all ages, from children to elderly adults, benefit from listening to calming music, such as classical music. Even more beneficial than listening to music is performing music, as it further engages a person’s creativity. Sitting down at the piano, singing in the local church choir, or picking up a musical instrument are all excellent ways to relax by experiencing the joy of creating music.”

Art to Inspire Children’s Creativity Art and its many forms—such as drawing, painting, or sculpture—is an immensely beneficial and enjoyable means of relaxing.

At Edgemoor Art Studio on Lake Ridge Drive in Woodbridge, children, and maybe soon adults, come to unwind.

“Kids, and especially the older kids, completely chill when they come here,” said Ruth Johnsen, owner of Edgemoor Art Studio. “Art is very therapeutic and a lot of adults say ‘oh my gosh, I wish I could just stay here’ simply because it is so de-stressing to do art.”

Johnsen believes children are pushed extremely hard these days and are so busy that they do not have enough time just to be themselves: “ere’s not enough for the kids to do to relax, so art is like a luxury, a wonderful outlet for kids where they can just zone out, and they do. Drawing is really good because it helps with math skills, but it also helps with stress levels.

Kids find their own creativity, unlike a school thing where they are required to do just one thing.” e materials used, such as soft clay, acrylics and paints, help children to relax, and Picasso, the studio’s resident parrot, is always there to break the ice for those kids who tend to be on the shy side. “We see leadership skills come out, a lot of learning going on. A lot of people don’t realize what

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From painting with watercolors to sculpting with clay, from drawing with colored pencils and crayons to gluing fabric, paper and wood together to create something exciting, children can just be themselves. Learning about shapes and colors, their art may be used to create a fairytale where the children play the main characters.

While Edgemoor specializes in classes for children, Johnsen has been asked by some mothers to hold an adult class...so stay

tuned. “[Art] allows you to completely wind down, letting go of all this stuff because you can do nothing but create,” she said. “It takes all that tension away. It’s like exercising, but exercise for your mind.”

Reiki to Heal the Body One of the less well-known practices for reducing stress available is Reiki. Described

by Reiki master Karen Russell as a “noninvasive type of energy work,” this alternative healing practice dates back at least a century. is Japanese Buddhist technique for stress relief and the (continues on page 19)

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Second Manassas: e Forgotten Battle, Remembered

By Carla Christiano, Contributing Writer

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his year marks another historical anniversary for Prince William County: the 150th or “sesquicentennial” of the Second Battle of Manassas. In case you had lost track, 2011 marked the much-anticipated 150th anniversary of the First Battle of Manassas in 1861. In August 2012, the hoop skirts and blue and gray uniforms return to commemorate the much larger battle waged 13 months later, on August 28-30, 1862, on much the same ground.

“It was an enormous battle, much larger than the first (battle of Manassas). It was the largest battle up until that time,” said Ray Brown, chief of interpretation and cultural resources at Manassas National Battlefield Park. In three days of fighting, there were nearly 23,000 casualties. (In contrast, the First Battle’s casualties were around 4,000 killed and wounded.) Yet outside of history classes, few people are familiar with it. “It’s the middle of the story, not the beginning or end, and as a result, it gets lost in the shuffle,” said Brown.

On the Brink of Destruction In the spring of 1862, things looked bleak for the 15-month-old confederacy. And things looked even worse on May 31 of that 12 | August 2012 prince william living

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“Because the first and second battles were fought so closely together, people don’t make the distinction between the two,” said Michael Mescher of Burke, VA, a reenactor with the 42nd Virginia Infantry. While the first battle was the inauguration of the nation to warfare, the second battle widened the scope of what the nation would endure. David Born, historic programs coordinator for Prince William County, described the two battles like this: “e fighting at First Manassas was more like a barroom brawl. Second Manassas was like watching two seasoned prizefighters,” since both armies comprised not green recruits but hardened soldiers after a year of war.

year, when General Joseph Johnston of First Manassas fame was wounded at the Battle of Seven Pines outside the Confederate capitol of Richmond. e new commander who replaced him the next day had been Confederate president Jefferson Davis’ adviser, but the veterans he now commanded nicknamed him “Granny” because they thought him too timid. at new commander was Robert E. Lee, and he was anything but. e task that lay ahead of the new general was a daunting one.

Union soldiers under General George McClellan were positioned outside Richmond and were poised to capture it. But in a series of battles that became known as the Seven Days’ Battles, Lee’s 60,000 troops pushed McClellan’s forces of approximately 100,000 away from Richmond.

Frustrated by the Union defeats and looking to jump-start the Union campaign, President Abraham Lincoln appointed an acquaintance, John Pope, who he hoped would be more aggres-

sive than McClellan, to command the 50,000 Union troops who were stationed north of the Rappahannock River some 100 miles away. Lincoln ordered McClellan to withdraw his men from south of Richmond and unite with Pope’s troops, thinking that their combined force of 150,000 would capture Richmond from the north, and end the war.

Lee realized that if Pope’s and McClellan’s troops united, it would be catastrophic for his army. So he came up with a daring and dangerous plan. Realizing that McClellan was delaying the withdrawal from Richmond, Lee seized the initiative and divided his troops. Leaving some troops to guard Richmond, he sent Major General Stonewall Jackson’s 24,000 men around Pope’s troops, while Major General James Longstreet’s 28,000 men took Jackson’s position along the Rappahannock, to distract Pope long enough for Jackson to cut Pope’s communications and supply lines along the Orange and Alexandria Railroad. is action would draw Pope away and keep his troops from uniting with McClellan’s. Once away from McClellan and Richmond, Longstreet and Jackson would unite their troops and destroy Pope’s army.

It was a risky plan. It violated a basic military rule: don’t divide your troops in the face of your enemy. If Pope discovered that Lee had done so, he could keep them separated and destroy them. Yet Lee decided to do it anyway.

“He (Lee) would do this over and over again (throughout the war),” Born said. “Generals don’t do that. Yet he does that here and again at Chancellorsville (in 1863). It truly is an audacious thing to do. He is 'audacity personified’.”

Manassas Junction After marching 50 miles in less than 40 hours, Jackson’s men arrived at Bristoe Station, less than five miles from Manassas Junction, on August 26, 1862, where they cut the lines as planned. en they moved on to Manassas Junction and captured Pope’s supply base. For men who had eaten only green apples and raw corn for days, Manassas Junction held a feast. ere they found oranges, candy, cakes, ham, fish, lobster, and even oysters.

After eating their fill and packing up as much as they could, they set fire to everything else.

Born recalled that Jackson had 5,000 pounds of bacon burned. “[e fire] was as tall as a three-story house,” Born said, “and the smell was going to carry a long way. It’s kind of like Jackson waving his arm to say ‘I’m over here’.” But they didn’t wait around for Pope. Jackson moved his troops about five miles away from the Junction near the old Manassas battlefield, not far from the Warrenton Turnpike (now part of Route 29) where he could await the arrival of forces under Lee and Longstreet, and pick his battle with General Pope.

Pope took the bait. inking that Jackson was still at Manassas Junction, Pope—in his own words—believed he would “bag the whole crowd.” But Jackson’s troops were long gone from Manassas and Pope had no idea where they were. On the evening of August 28, he would find out.

August 28 Around 6 p.m. on August 28, some of Pope’s Union troops marching along the Warrenton Turnpike towards Centreville (which was five miles away) were the first to encounter Jackson’s men—though they did not realize it at first. For more than an hour and a half, the two sides faced each other in some of the most intense fighting of the war. ey stood at close range, and fired volley after volley at each other. When total darkness put an end to the fighting, there were two distinct lines of dead men lying about 75 yards apart by Brawner’s Farm. One out of three men who fought that night was either dead or wounded.

August 29 e next day, Lee and Longstreet arrived with a force of 28,000 and moved them into position near Jackson but perpendicular to his line—like the blades of open scissors. Arriving around the same time as Lee and Longstreet, Pope established his headquarters a few miles away, behind the now-famous Stone House (at the intersection of Routes 29 and 234 today). He ordered his men to launch a series of attacks against Jackson’s line. Some broke through a couple of times but were repelled. Although Pope thought he had ordered Major General Fitz John Porter to attack Jackson’s line from the south, he never issued the order until late in the day. Porter, who had been with McClellan and who despised Pope, received a vaguely worded order which allowed him to withdraw his troops towards Manassas. When he encountered Longstreet’s men that is exactly what Porter did, and never even came close to battle—that day.

August 30 On August 30, Porter and others warned Pope there were Confederate forces south of the Warrenton Turnpike, but Pope did not believe them. inking that Jackson’s men were retreating, (continues on page 12) prince william living August 2012 | 13

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bloodiest single day in American history.”

Photo courtesy Jeff Owen

According to Brown, Second Manassas established Lee’s role and rise to prominence during the Civil War, and he noted that it is the bridge between the action around Richmond and Antietam.

“You have these very dramatic events that occurred outside of Richmond [the Seven Days’ Battles],” Brown said. "At the end, you have the Battle of Antietam. at’s significant because after that battle, Lincoln chose to announce the Emancipation Proclamation.”

Carla Christiano is a Prince William County native, admitted history geek, and technical writer and editor for Unisys. She can be reached by email at cchristiano@princewilliamliving.com.

Pope decided to launch another attack against Jackson—with Porter’s troops since he believed Porter had disobeyed his orders the day before. Around 3 p.m., Porter launched a massive attack against Jackson’s line. It utterly failed. And when Porter’s men retreated and the Union troops were in chaos, Longstreet’s men attacked.

As Longstreet’s men swept forward, they slammed into the 5th and 10th New York Zouaves. In 15 minutes the red-and-blue-clad Zouaves suffered the highest percentage of casualties in a single Civil War battle—124 killed and 223 wounded out of 490 men.

Although Union soldiers tried to make a stand on Chinn Ridge, they could not stop the Confederates. ey did, however, buy Pope some time to defend Henry Hill. But it was ultimately no use; as darkness fell, the Confederates had defeated the Union soldiers again at Manassas. is time there was no panic or curious spectators, only the hard slog of other battles to come— first at Chantilly and a few weeks later near Sharpsburg, Maryland at Antietam Creek.

“What people need to take away from Second Manassas was that it was a Union defeat again. It allowed the Confederate invasion (into Maryland),” said Peter Meyer of Kernersville, N.C., a reenactor with the 14th Brooklyn New York State Militia. His group portrays soldiers who were devastated by both First and Second Manassas, losing more than 200 men killed or wounded in both battles, and who would later fight at Antietam.

The Aftermath of Second Manassas After the second battle, the area around Manassas lay in ruins again, and it would take decades for the community to recover.

Pope was sent to the West to fight the Sioux, and Porter was court-martialed for his actions during the battle (though he would later be exonerated). Lee, though, despite a disparaging start, proved himself at Second Manassas.

“It was the first time Robert E. Lee is completely in command.

He’s not working off someone else’s battle plan,” said Born. “It is a great victory for Lee. Yet, it is completely overshadowed by what happens a few weeks later at Sharpsburg (Antietam). Second Manassas takes a back seat to Sharpsburg/Antietam, which is the 14 | August 2012 prince william living

2012 Second Manassas Commemorations Manassas The city’s 2012 commemoration events will be a little different from those for First Manassas. “In 1862, Union— rather than Confederate—forces occupied Manassas Junction and Liberia Plantation, so many more blue uniforms will populate this year’s event,” said Liz Via-Gossman, director of community development for the City of Manassas.

“This year, events and programs will also be more centrally located in Old Town and at Liberia, so no bus service will be provided. Although the number of venues will be reduced, there will be no shortage of military pageantry, historic interpretation, exhibits, lectures, music, dancing, food, and children’s activities designed to immerse visitors of all ages in Civil War life.” For a list of events, see www.manassascivilwar.org/home.aspx.

Manassas National Battlefield Park “We are going to try to observe as many of the events of the (second Manassas) campaign when the actions took place,” said Ray Brown of Manassas National Battlefield Park. For example, on August 25, the park is sponsoring a reservationonly bus tour that follows the route Jackson took the same day during his flank march from Jeffersonton, VA to Manassas Junction. The park is also partnering with the city of Manassas for an event commemorating Jackson’s burning of Manassas Junction on August 26. For details, see www.nps.gov/mana/index.htm or Manassas National Battlefield Park on Facebook.

Prince William County According to David Born of Prince William County Public Works, the county is offering two bus tours: the first, August 4-5, covers Robert E. Lee’s campaign of Second Manassas to Antietam, and the second on August 18 follows Stonewall Jackson’s march to Manassas Junction. On August 25-26, the county will commemorate the action at Bristoe Station with tours, living history and special programs at Bristoe Station Battlefield Heritage Park. For information, see www.pwcgov.org/historicpreservation.

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Sincerely Yours STAINED GLASS

By Stephanie Tipple, Contributing Writer

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ext time you’re looking for a new hobby or just something to do on a nice summer day, pop into the Sincerely Yours Stained Glass Studio in historic Occoquan. e store, owned by Barbara Perry, is a welcoming place where customers can come to purchase one-of-a-kind stained glass pieces, order custom glass work or even learn how to make their own stained glass.

While still an employee of Prince William County, Perry took up stained glass as a hobby and grew to love it. She decided to leave her government position in 1992 to spend more time with her children, and to follow her passion of starting her own stained glass business. at same year, Perry opened her first glass works store, located in Occoquan’s Poplar Alley. After seven years of business in that location, she saw that a larger space on 214 Commerce Street had opened up, and moved there. e new space has afforded Perry and her students more space to expand with their projects and showcase more stained glass artwork in the store.

Photos courtesy Sean Floars

Most of the delicate and beautiful pieces in the studio are created

by Perry herself, along with the assistance of her employees. In addition to selling beautiful artwork, Perry has made it a goal to pass on the skills of glass making through offering on-site classes. e studio offers a series of five one-and-a-half-hour classes for $160. During those classes, students can complete a project.

Creating custom work begins with an idea.

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e classes Perry offers at her studio are more individualized than what is found at most craft or glass stores in the area. “e thing that makes our classes different is that they’re one-on-one, so we’re very flexible to be able to schedule for when someone is available,” she said. Her philosophy is that it is all about customization, putting students in control of the time they take lessons, the projects they want to complete, and even the colors

Perry has had decades of experience in custom work and oers truly personalized and interactive classes, and the customers and employees agree that the atmosphere of both the shop and the town are excellent. “I wouldn’t be any other place than in Occoquan,â€? Perry said. “I’ve lived here for 35 years, and it’s always been my dream to be a part of this quaint town...because of the river, because of the people, because when you come down Tanyard Hill, it’s like the town that time forgot.â€?

Expect to see some big changes around the studio soon, as Perry has put in a request to construct a new sign to better advertise the business, which will incorporate a sculpture garden, and blue wine bottles—a favorite of Perry’s. She hopes that these new additions will help to draw people her shop, where they can view her work and discover that glass work is a fun and accessible hobby. of glass that they decide to use. “You never have to wait in line for the machines, and you have my full attention, so you move quicker. And that makes a lot of dierence,â€? continued Perry.

Author Stephanie Tipple is a college student, journalist and community leader. She resides in Woodbridge. She can be reached by email at stipple@princewilliamliving.com.

Supplies for beginners’ classes generally cost around $30. For those looking to branch out and do larger, more intermediate projects, the costs of materials varies; supplies can be purchased while moving along on the project.

Perry spends a good deal of her time doing repairs and custom glasswork of all shapes and sizes. Most of the work comes from local community groups or residents. In the past, she has done stained glass pieces for local churches, including a window for St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Vienna, and all of the windows in St. Mark’s Catholic Church Community Center, also in Vienna. î “e studio was recently commissioned to create a 57-by-57-inch window that will be placed in a Gainesville resident’s home.

Perry also sells supplies to would-be glass enthusiasts, as well as to those who are in the process of completing a project. Stained glass essentials such as including glass, solder and chemicals can be purchased at Sincerely Yours.

Evelyn Hrifko is an employee and student of Sincerely Yours Stained Glass Studio, having worked in the shop for more than a year. After relocating to Virginia from Florida, Hrifko had diďŹƒculty ďŹ nding a job in her ďŹ eld of microbiology. Having studied stained glass making previously, she decided to pursue glass work as a hobby. î “is transformed into a position in the shop. î “e atmosphere of the studio is one Hrifko’s favorite parts of her job. “People are always happy and excited to be there, she said. â€œî “is place is great. [Barbara] really is one-on-one; you can learn anything that you want. I don’t think that people realize that—that it’s a continual thing where you keep on learning.â€?

Ned Zaglio, a Lake Ridge resident and student of Perry’s who became a student at Sincerely Yours Stained Glass Studio in 2012 after a visit with his wife to the shop, shared Hrifko’s sentiment: â€œî “e atmosphere is very casual—it’s great. Evelyn [Hrifko] convinced me that I could make these projects, so I signed up,â€? he said. Zaglio has completed three dierent glass projects since beginning his classes at Sincerely Yours Stained Glass: a stained glass project, a fused glass project, and a mosaic.

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Easy Ways to Create a Relaxing Home

By Denise Smith, Design and Sales Consultant, FA Design Build, Woodbridge orthern Virginians live at a hectic pace. Our lives are stressful and after a demanding day of work and gridlocked traffic, most of us want to come home to a relaxing environment where we can rest and decompress. Creating a space that welcomes relaxation doesn’t need to be difficult; just a few simple steps can make a big difference.

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The quickest and easiest way to create a more relaxing space is to clean up and de-clutter. Block out a period of time every single day for this task, even if the time is spent just going through the mail. Organization is a habit, and habits can be formed in as little as 21 days. Imagine how much more inviting your home will feel and look in just three short weeks of committed sorting.

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Join us at a gathering as it was done in August of 1862.

After enjoying the activities of the day, come back for an evening of history, music, dancing, and food in the heart of Historic Manassas at The Loy E. Harris Pavilion.

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Choose soothing colors for walls and furnishings. Bright, pure colors are better in social spaces like dens and family rooms. Harsh red and orange tones raise heart rates and should be avoided where relaxation is desired. Use quieter colors for bedrooms and private spaces. Consider a soft shade of pale green for the hallway leading to the bedrooms and prime the mind for rest.

The residual noises from modern society and its technology usually go unnoticed, but the fact is our world is louder than ever before and this contributes to daily stress. The suppression of unnecessary sound can go a long way to creating a more restful, relaxing home. Wall to wall carpeting absorbs more sound than hard surfaces. Fabric draperies can be pulled closed to muffle the sounds from traffic or construction. Specially constructed soundreducing windows can be installed for areas where external noise is especially bothersome.

A lengthy honey-do list can be stressful. If you can’t find the time or the energy to complete nagging little home improvements, consider hiring a handyman for an afternoon. Many will work on an hourly rate and can knock out annoyances like dripping faucets, tight doors and stuck windows in a short period of time.

Your home should be your haven, not just a place to land at the end of the day. Decorate with intention, aiming to create a place where you want to spend time and more importantly—a place where you can take a deep breath and relax.

Denise Smith is a design and sales consultant for FA Design Build, in Woodbridge. She can be reached by email at dsmith@fadesignbuild.com.

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(continued from page 4) Federal Credit Union’s Emily Fulk, to learn what you can do to build and protect your credit score. (page 30) Just in time for our Reducing Stress issue, Prince William Living is launching our Health & Wellness column with August contributor Dr. Scott Stachelek. Learn about the types of stress and how you can take control of your health. (page 24) Last but not least, don’t miss this month’s Tambourines & Elephants,

by DeeDee Corbitt Sauter (page 35), in which she tackles the subject of downsizing, clutter and moving in her column, which this month she has entitled, “Piling it On.” Another way to relax? Reading! We hope you enjoy this month’s issue of Prince William Living magazine.

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It’s Time to De-stress While stress may be an unavoidable component of life, the means by which people deal with it is varied. While some relaxation techniques may work for some people, the same techniques may be a cause of stress for others. Each person has to ďŹ nd what suits them and their body. î “e key to reducing stress is to prevent it in the ďŹ rst place by getting enough sleep, eating properly, relaxing and having fun. But whatever method or means of relaxation you choose, support is available in many forms in Prince William. Make sure you take advantage of them!

A graduate of American University’s School of Communication, Olivia Overman has written articles for a number of online and print publications. She lives with her husband and son in Woodbridge.

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For many parents, one of the benefits of having their child pursue a sport is the potential for earning college scholarships. “ere aren’t very many colleges at the moment that have a jump rope program,” said Lacy. However, she added that scholarships and college jump rope groups are expanding.

When asked why she let her daughter pursue such a rigorous sport, Lacy said, “It’s a whole body and mind conditioning sport.

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e Jump Rope FX team currently has 20 members ranging in age from age six to 17, showcasing an array of skill levels. Many of the members started in jump rope classes, which Youth Sports Gymnastics offers, and then tried out for the team. e team members make it look easy, but it is much harder than it seems. In order to master the moves and routines, which are changed on an often weekly basis, jumpers practice three times a week for a total of

While it is a big commitment, all of the team members and parents are supportive in pursuing the sport and helping it to grow. “ere aren’t many gyms that offer jump rope, so people do travel from a variety of directions to come here,” said Susanna’s mother, Kendra Lacy.

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Today, the Jump Rope FX Team continues to grow as jumping rope gains momentum in the sports world, with competitions beginning for individuals as young as five, and up to 55 years old. e sport is recognized by the Amateur Athletic Union—competitions even take place in the Junior Olympics. Competitions for jump rope consist of different events, with individual, doubles or group events, where jumpers perform a choreographed routine or time their power and speed for numbers of jumps completed in 60 seconds.

Despite all of the hard work, the members of the team love what they’re doing. “It’s one of the only sports that’s really fun for me,” said team member and national title holder Susanna Lacy, an 11-year-old student from Pennington Elementary School. “ere are so many things to do, and so many events.”

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When founded in 1992 by Olympic wrestler Buddy Lee, a Prince William native, the team was more of a neighborhood interest group dubbed the “Jumping Buddy Club.” By 2003 the group had expanded, and moved to its new headquarters at Youth Sports Gymnastics (previously Featherstone Gymnastics) in Noblewood Plaza, in Woodbridge (www.youthsportsva.com).

eight hours, working on flexibility, jumping and tumbling for competition.

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hen you were a child, chances are you jumped rope on the playground; if you didn’t, you surely have seen groups of students jumping rope on the blacktop. In addition to being a playground pass time, the Jump Rope FX Team at Youth Sports Gymnastics in Woodbridge wants you to know that it is a real sport—and a fun one at that.

It’s as aerobic as you can get, and in addition to an individual sport, it’s also a team sport. ere are a lot of really good life lessons to be learned as being part of the team.” e team competes annually in the Amateur Athletic Union’s Junior Olympics, which will be hosted this year in Houston, Texas, where the team will be performing in both doubles and individuals competition. e Jump Rope FX Team will also be competing in the USA Jump Rope National Championships this year in Long Beach, Calif., which is the most prestigious event for jumpers nationwide. “[We have] consistently produced national champions,” said Jump Rope FX coach Paul Feciura, who began working with the team after he became a partner in what was, at the time, Featherstone Gymnastics. Susanna will compete for a world title this year in Tampa, Fla., while her teammate, 10-year-old Liana Feeley, a rising fifth-grader at Porter Traditional School in Woodbridge, hopes to win her first national title.

For some members of the team, like nine-year-old Kayla Dixon, it will be first time competing. Dixon’s mother Alison has also expressed her support for the sport: “We started her off by doing lessons, and out of all of the activities she’s tried, it’s the only thing that’s really clicked with her. ey have fun, they work hard. e girls on the team are very supportive. It’s a nice atmosphere. e kids are enjoying themselves and having fun with what they’re learning. ey’re constantly trying to learn new skills.”

school assembly in Fairfax,” Feciura said. “e kids had a blast when they could see what she [Susanna Lacy] could do with a jump rope.” e sport of jump rope will likely continue to grow, and while it may not currently be as popular as soccer or football, Jump Rope FX hopes to continue to expand and show the world that jump rope is a vigorous and fun sport that helps with fitness, memory and teamwork skills, while at the same time offering fun for all ages.

Author Stephanie Tipple is a college student, journalist and community leader. She resides in Woodbridge. She can be reached by email at stipple@princewilliamliving.com.

Another new team member, nine-year-old Evelyn Smallidge—a rising fourth grader at Old Bridge Elementary—has quickly grown to love the sport. “e ‘popular’ sports for kids this age—soccer, softball and swimming—never appealed to Evelyn and she often wondered if she would find ‘her sport’ in life,” said Smallidge’s mother, Jen. “Clearly she has found it in jump roping.”

For those who might be concerned with the investment involved in joining a jump rope team—especially one that travels for competition—Feciura says don’t be. Team members and parents work together to raise money to help defray travel costs, he said.

Jump Rope FX tries to help spread the awareness of the growing sport by word-of-mouth, and by doing in-school demonstrations in schools across Northern Virginia. “We recently performed at a prince william living August 2012 | 21

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Great Futures Start Here

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By Cindy Brookshire, Contributing Writer

Ask Regional Director Glenn Vickers about 16-year-old Hylton Club member Teja Washington, recently named Youth of the Year—the highest honor a Boys & Girls Club member can receive. e Hylton High School rising junior’s impressive accomplishments include participating in SMART Moves and SMART Girls, served as vice president of the Keystone Club, practices hapkido (a Korean martial art), and serves as a mentor for her younger peers. In addition, she is often described as a sounding board for club staff to discuss new ideas, programs and the general future of the club. Her input, according to Vickers, is a highly valued and key piece of the Hylton Club’s success.

“Many of the young men and women who represent the club at this level are historically seniors,” said Vickers. “e fact that we had a sophomore who already exhibited all the leadership and character qualities reflects highly on this extraordinary young woman.”

Manassas Club member Erin “Loopy” Carter also exemplifies the leadership seen by club members. e 16-year-old Osbourn High School student worked with PotomacLocal.com to do on-camera interviews of dignitaries like State Senator George Barker and State Delegate Rich Anderson at the May 2012 Steak ‘N’ Stake fundraising dinner, which raised more than $40,000 for the three clubs.

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his is not about just babysitting or playing basketball. is is about youth, and taking another look at why the community supports the mission of the three branches of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Washington that serve them in Prince William/Manassas: e Manassas Club at 9501 Dean Park Lane in Manassas; the Hylton Club at 5070 Dale Boulevard in Dale City; and the General Heiser Club, 17565 Old Stage Coach Road in Dumfries. It is about how these clubs help to prepare our next generations of community leaders.

The leadership team for the three PWC/Manassas club branches includes, from left, board members John Jenkins, Betty Covington and John Walvius; board secretary Tom Murphy, regional director Glenn Vickers, board member Enica Russell, board president Rhett Pfitzner, board meeting visitor Heather Mergler, regional director Keeyana Mahoney and assistant to the regional directors Carolyn Brodeur. The board includes four officers and 25 members from business and community.

2005 when he was nine years old. “It’s been rough where I live at, and going to the club keeps me out of trouble.” Carter lives in the Wellington community. “I just inspire people to come to the club.

Get involved. It’s good for college recommendations, and helps you get scholarships.”

Carter, who has appeared on his aunt Tosha Potter’s Great Commission Gospel TV Show, which airs locally, is taking advanced acting classes at Osbourn in the fall.

All three clubs have year-round programming for thousands of local children in five core areas: character and leadership, healthy life skills, the arts, sports and recreation, and education and career development. While an annual club membership is only $30 per

From left, with CHASE, the friendly mascot who is the face of the Send A Kid to Camp Campaign, is Nicole McIntyre, Alexa Locke and Angie Torres.

child, it costs much more than that to maintain the facilities. Much of the cost is subsidized through volunteerism and financial donations.

ey also donate bikes for the club Breakfast with Santa event, sponsor health and fitness events and employ youth in their restaurants.

For Vickers, that means seeking corporate, community and individual partnerships to maintain and upgrade three facilities, subsidize memberships, increase access to the clubs, and work directly with youth to mentor them.

“We value education so much,” said Ashley Welburn. “My mother, Diane Welburn, is a former school teacher, and it’s her brainchild and inspiration. My sisters and brothers are really proud to see this project come to life. ese youth are wonderful and intelligent with a great future ahead of them. Anything we can do to help them out, we’re proud to do.”

ose upgrades have been vital for facilities that see the wear and tear of daily usage by youth.

At the Manassas Club, employees from Marriott International painted the Club Tech computer lab that was funded by a $10,000 grant from the Prince William County United Way. Club Tech is an ambitious, multi-year initiative led by Microsoft and Comcast to provide all Boys & Girls Clubs with state-of-the-art software, hardware and programming to build youth members’ computer skills and integrate technology in core program areas. BB&T in Manassas donated $5,750 for décor, technology and furniture improvements in the library, teen lounge and multipurpose room, as well as summer camp scholarships. e Woman’s Club of Manassas is creating a unique community garden with long-term educational benefits, and BAE Systems employees are mentoring youth with their weekly science program, steering the club toward engaging in the regional science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) initiatives that have made the Prince William area a national center for youth robotics.

At the General Heiser Club, club families competed in a peer-topeer electronic voting contest that led to the branch winning $10,000 through IKEA’s Life Improvement Project to renovate the first floor and teen career lounge.

At the Hylton Club, Welburn Management, owner/operators of McDonald’s restaurants from Silver Spring to Spotsylvania is donating décor, technology and improvements for a reading and education room at the Hylton Club in honor of Diane Welburn.

Vickers is the first to demonstrate true gratitude and humility in the face of community generosity. “We‘re fortunate to have stakeholders who have taken a 360-degree approach to bringing themselves, their human capital and their money to help these youth,” he said. “Check presentations are great, but we prefer someone to volunteer to work with our youth first to completely understand our measurable impact. en you’ll see firsthand what your money can do.”

Rhett Pfitzner, a Liberty Mutual agent, serves as the chairman of the 29-member Boys & Girls Club regional board of directors, as his father did before him. He lets people know he was born and raised in the clubs, and also worked at the clubs all through high school and college.

Enica Russell is new to the regional board and the clubs as treasurer.

“I knew that my fundraising background would serve the Boys & Girls Club well,” said Russell, who is founder and chief strategist for Bristow-based Financial Inroads, Inc., a fundraising consulting firm. “Being a parent myself, I see how important it is to have someone in place to serve as a role model and mentor to your child.

We need to find a way to connect people who no longer have children in their household with these youth. When you help youth excel, it betters the whole community and our future as well.” (continues on page 24) prince william living August 2012 | 23

health & wellness

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Success Because of Stress: Realizing a Life of Sustained Achievement ow your body adapts to stress has a direct effect on your overall wellness—physical health, chemical balance and emotional wellbeing. Many people have the internal dialogue of “Unless I win the lottery and move to the islands so much for happiness.” However, successfully achieving wellness does not mean the absence of challenges, it simply means adapting to the obstacles that life inevitably throws in our paths. Let’s look at the types of stresses in our lives, the truth regarding wellness and the how to take control of your health.

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Types of Stress • Physical: Accumulated wear & tear, injuries, trauma and occupational injuries • Chemical: Various chemicals that enter our systems, such as processed food, household cleaners, medications, and environmental pollutants.

• Emotional: The aftermath of how you internally process unpleasant interactions and situations The Truth Regarding Wellness According to the science of epigenetics, lifestyle plays a greater role in maintaining health than does genetics.

“What matters most is how you superimpose your lifestyle on top of your genetic background,” says Dr. Stuart Lipton, Sanford-Burnham Research Institute. The cumulative effect of Eu-stress—or positive stress—like exercise, mental challenge and posture/nervous system correction in our daily lives determines our level of wellness.

Taking Control of Destiny Embrace the knowledge that you are not hardwired to a predetermined health and wellness destiny. The effects of dis-stress can be mediated through lifestyle wellness care.

Educate yourself in healthy habits such as eating the right foods and exercising. You can also consult with professionals who can offer guidance in key areas such as: • Posture and Mobility • Whole Food Nutrition • The Nervous System In the hope that I have inspired you along the path of sustained achievement, -Dr. Scott Scott Stachelek, Doctor of Chiropractic, is the owner and founder of Core Chiropractic in Montclair, Virginia. His patients know him as Dr. Scott. You can like Dr. Scott on Facebook at Core Chiropractic or at www.lifetimefamilywellness.com.

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Glenn Vickers motivated the crowd of 700 volunteers, including club members helping with community service, for Big Day of Serving Manassas in the Bristoe Station neighborhood on May 5.

Russell and her husband, Jason, attended the 27th annual Tim Russert Congressional Dinner in May in Washington, D.C., which benefited the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Washington, including the Prince William/Manassas branches. “He said afterwards he wants to give back, too, and use his engineering background to help push STEM in the clubs,” said Russell. “You see these youth and the huge potential that they have in life. ey look forward to going to the club—not just to play games, but to be involved. ey understand their purpose for being there, to learn leadership skills, how to interact in groups, how to share and how to voice your opinion in a constructive way. I’m more pleased now that I’m involved.”

A pilot bus program between Georgetown South and the Manassas Club was successful this past spring.

“Youth enrollment isn’t a problem; its access for those who can’t get here,” explained Vickers. “ere are areas, like Westgate and Irongate, that really need a bus, so the child who may only come here once a week can come more often. Frequent daily attendance to the club is the key to deepen our impact for youth. We’re looking into how we can get the bus to other areas.”

Vickers was working over the summer with Wegmans, which approached him about doing a large group volunteer project with 50 of their employees volunteering at all three area clubs.

“When you get your employees involved, you’re not only giving back to the community that brings you business, you’re giving these young people a valuable point of reference. ey look at you and think, ‘Wow, somebody besides this Boys & Girls Club staff member cares about me,’” said Vickers.

Freelance writer and Manassas resident Cindy Brookshire has watched with satisfaction as youth she once mentored became a teacher, a doctor, an emergency medical technician, a photographer, a chef and a hair stylist.

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Brother’s Encore Homespun Hospitality with Italian Flare

By Stephanie Tipple, Contributing Writer

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he next time you’re in Montclair looking for a familyfriendly meal or a place to see some great local bands on a Saturday night, stop by Brother’s Encore! Italian Restaurant and e Pub. Owned by husband-and-wife duo Pietro and Tara Genova, this family-style Italian restaurant perfectly blends local hospitality, entertainment and excellent food.

Pietro moved to the United States from Italy at age 18, and took a job as a cook at Brother’s Pizza in Dale City’s Forestdale Plaza, where he met his wife, who was waitressing at the restaurant, working to pay her way through college. Eleven years later, the Genovas purchased Brother’s Pizza, and ran it successfully for many years. Eventually, the couple, deciding it was time to move onto new adventures, and leased the space for what was to become Brother’s Encore! Italian Restaurant and e Pub in Montclair.

“In Italian, ‘encore’ is a repeat performance, and it’s more like ‘give me more,’ so it’s not just a pizzeria, it’s a full-service casual finedining restaurant,” Tara said, explaining the decision to rename the restaurant “Brother’s Encore and e Pub.” is multifaceted restaurant, with its rustic interior styled to look like the inside of a castle in Pietro’s hometown of Castellina, Italy, offers an extensive menu with more than 36 plated dinners. Many of the recipes come straight from Pietro’s family in Italy; others are adapted versions of popular Italian fare or the creations of the restaurant’s chefs and employees.

e Genovas have a very distinct food philosophy—to bring forth good food, fresh products and to really personalize recipes. “Every time we find a recipe, he makes it his,” Tara said of Pietro’s various adapted recipes. “You don’t eat just because you’re hungry—you 26 | August 2012 prince william living

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e most popular item on the menu is the Tuscan Chicken; the Seafood Diablo is a close second. “My favorite would have to be the Tuscan Chicken. e pizza is always a popular item too. It’s the sauce. It’s Pietro’s mother’s recipe—and we don’t change it,” said head manager Dawn Zagarella.

Pietro and Tara Genova outside their restaurant in Montclair.

dine and make an experience out of it,” Pietro said. You want to enjoy your food.”

Everything in Brother’s Encore has been aligned to complement the Genovas’ philosophy. ey make many of their ingredients, such as the pasta and dough, and even blend their own cheese.

Many area residents, like Tom ompson and Susan ompson, a couple who have been customers of the Genovas for almost 40 years, are in agreement with their philosophy. “For the last 12 or 15 years, we’ve used them as our dining room away from home,” said Tom. “We love all of the pasta, the pizza of course, and they have great subs. ey’ve got some of the best corned beef I’ve ever tasted—and I’m Irish. ey are the most family-friendly restaurant that we have ever been associated with.”

In addition to the Italian fare and atmosphere, on the other side of the restaurant is an Irish-style pub, simply called “e Pub.” e Genovas lived in Italy for a year, and during that time, Tara was exposed to the country’s pubs. “A pub is where you can bring three girlfriends and have a good time and not feel like you had to watch out for unsavory types,” she said. “You could bring your grandmother in here, you could bring your kids—it’s where you want to go to relax and have a good time.” She and Pietro have done their best to recreate this atmosphere with their own pub room.

Brother’s Encore, in addition to being a great place to sit down for a meal, is also a place where community members can go to host fundraisers, and where musical talents can play for a receptive crowd. On weeknights, the restaurant sponsors local sports teams, and allows customers who come to contribute 10 percent of their bills in support of these leagues. On Saturdays the restaurant features offers live entertainment, with bands and DJs that allow patrons to dance, relax and enjoy the weekend.

trying to get away from the heavy pasta meals all of the time,” Tara said. “We’re going to offer lighter fare; we’re going to have grilled chicken breast with a new product we don’t really want to give away right now, but it’s a specialty dish from [Pietro’s] hometown.” e Genovas want to be sure that the community is aware of the excellent food, family atmosphere, and great service that Brother’s Encore! Italian Restaurant and e Pub provides. “ere are a lot of things out there, but we’re here—we’re local,” Pietro said. “Our goal has always been to serve good food. You come here, you won’t leave hungry.”

Author Stephanie Tipple is a college student, journalist and community leader. She resides in Woodbridge. She can be reached by email at stipple@princewilliamliving.com.

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Time to Unwind

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s families in the DC Metro Area, we never stop. With work, school, activities, and sports, even our kids can get stressed by the pace that most of us maintain here in Prince William. Stress can have a negative impact on our kids, too, influencing school performance, sleep patterns, and even growth. Here are some ideas for you to relax as a family and enjoy the last month of your summer!

By Kristina Schnack Kotlus, Contributing Writer preschool and elementary children, but if you’d like more time than that, all day rentals are available. Marina boat rentals are available until late September. If you prefer your water indoors, several of Prince William area pools offer special family swim times with reduced flat-rates.

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Many people turn to yoga as a way to relax, and with good reason.

Nancy Talley from Soaring Spirit Yoga Studio in Occoquan says, “e thing yoga does for people, is it helps them to know themselves better. at self-awareness makes them happier in their lives every day.” Prince William is home to a number of yoga studios offering a variety of classes for every level of yogi. For instance, Soaring Spirit has two teachers trained in pre and postnatal and mommy and me yoga, and Discover Health has teachers trained in Yoga for children. If considering a yoga class for children, be sure to note that the Mayo Clinic suggests children never participate in Ashtanga (strength) or Bikram (hot) Yoga classes.

Relaxing as a family doesn’t have to involve a class, though. ere are several locations in Prince William where families can relax together whenever the urge strikes. Leaving the Blackberry in the car and enjoying some quiet time together on the water is a great way to help your entire family unplug and relax. Lake Ridge Park offers row boat, kayak, and paddle boat rentals for between $9 and $10 an hour. Locust Shade Park in Triangle has paddle boats for $4 per half hour, as well. When you head out for your day on the water, be sure to bring sunscreen and water. If you’re planning on a snack, pack knowing that the bottom of the boat will have a little water in it under the best of circumstances, and up to an inch if things get choppy. Water shoes or sandals will help you avoid squishing back to your car. Note that each boat has both a person limit and a weight limit, so if you have a large number of people or if your group is all teenagers and adults, you may need to rent two boats. Two hours is easily spent on the water, even with 28 | August 2012 prince william living

For an even less formal approach to family relaxation, the Lance Armstrong Foundation via their Livestrong.com partner suggests that parents help children imagine that they are squeezing a lemon in one hand as hard as they can and then “dropping” the imaginary lemon on the floor. is exercise helps alleviate tension by contracting and then releasing muscles in arms and hands. To make this more fun, and to teach the skill so that children can imagine it for future use, you can literally turn your bad day’s lemons into lemonade. Have your child set six lemons on a countertop and then press gently on them while rolling them around to get the juices flowing. An adult should cut lemons in half with a sharp knife. In a large pitcher, have your child squeeze the lemon halves as hard as they can and then drop the lemon into the pitcher. In a glass measuring cup or bowl, allow your child to measure one cup of white sugar and one cup of water. e adult can then microwave the sugar and water mixture for two minutes to combine and pour the very hot sugar water over the lemons and juice in the pitcher. Allow this mixture to cool slightly and then add an additional five cups of cold water. Serve over ice, and relax while you’re drinking! ere are other great family activities that are easy and can help relieve stress. Sensory based activities such as finger painting, warm baths, play dough or blowing bubbles can all help. To avoid irritated eyes, try the sugar-based bubble solution from Gymboree. Sometimes, the things that bring children the most joy naturally are a great relief to over-stressed grownups, too.

Before school’s back in, take a few minutes to relax with your family. Teaching your children to take the time to unwind is a valuable skill that will help them in their adult lives, too!

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SummerSounds Concerts - Gypsy Jazz, Presented by Center for the Arts August 4, 6:30-8 p.m.

Harris Pavilion 9116 Center Street | Manassas Dance the night away with Gypsy Jazz at the Center for the Arts' SummerSounds Concert - Aug. 4, 6:30-8pm at the Harris Pavilion, 9116 Center St., Manassas.

Bring your chairs, blankets, and picnics and enjoy these free concerts with your friends and neighbors! Call the Center for the Arts at 703-330-2787 for more information or visit www.center-for-the-arts.org

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Prince William County Fair August 10-18 PWC Fairgrounds 10624 Dumfries Road | Manassas e Prince William County Fair is the largest County Fair in the state of Virginia. e annual event in Manassas includes livestock exhibits, home arts exhibits, tractor pulls, a rodeo, demolition derbies, baby contests, live music and a variety of midway shows.

Games and carnival rides as well as PWC 4-H club demonstrations. For more information call 703-368-0173 or visit www.pwcfair.com

2nd Annual Hike for the Cause – 4 mile hike August 11, 7 a.m registration Leesylvania State Park 2001 Daniel K. Ludwig Dr. | Woodbridge Registration: 7:00 a.m. Hike: 9:00 a.m.

Join us in the fight against breast cancer as we host our 2nd Annual Hike for the Cause to raise funds for the National Breast Cancer Foundation. ere will be activity tables, prizes from local sponsors, and informational tables about the cause.

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Music at the Marina – Soul Gravity August 11, 5 p.m-7 p.m.

Leesylvania State Park 2001 Daniel K. Ludwig Dr. | Woodbridge Soul Gravity mixes a bit of acoustic rock sensibilities with contemporary rock grooves and then tops it all off with some fat guitar edge, tight vocal harmonies, and excellent musicianship. Bring a blanket and enjoy a waterfront picnic while listening to Soul Gravity.

Admission: $5 parking fee. Contact Phone: 703-590-2413 Website www.dcr.virginia.gov/state_parks

Cars and Stars Show and Race August 19th, 8 a.m.

Old Dominion Speedway 10611 Dumfries Road | Manassas Old Dominion Speedway presents its 60year anniversary of Cars and Stars Show and Race, a fun-filled day of drag racing and car show. $15 for adults ages 16 and

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2012 Open House for the Americans in Wartime Museum August 18 & 19th 10 a.m.5 p.m.

Allan Cors Tank Farm 13906 Aden Road | Nokesville Some of the featured activities for the 2012 Open House for the Americans in Wartime Museum include tank displays, live-action demos, hands-on activities, and much more! Visitors can also learn about the future Americans in Wartime Museum and Wartime Oral History Project. Kids of all ages will enjoy this rare opportunity to engage in America’s wartime experience. www.nmaw.org

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