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Corey and Jeff Curran: Maintaining an Even Keel in Rough Waters
THIS ISSUE:
- Heartland Hospice Serves Our Most Vulnerable Citizens – p. 10 - Rain Gardens and Natural Solutions Available for Your Property! - p. 19 - Also: Pumpkin Rides, Ghostly Tours, and Other Fall Fun! Cover photo by The Little Photo Shop
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Neighbors! As I likely mentioned last year, we are now at the doorstep of what is, in my opinion, the very best time of the year! I struggle to get past these gorgeous fall days, still with warmth but hinting at cool. It is so refreshing to step outside and just breathe deeply each morning! In this issue, you will see a nod to all things fall… without mention of pumpkin spice anything! We have a list of orchards and fall activities, ghostly events, pumpkin events, and a delicious pretzel recipe for anyone attending an Oktoberfest. There may even be one tiny peek at Christmas for our entrepreneurs who wish to sell their wares and services at Santa’s Village Craft and Vendor Fair at Fauquier High School in November. We are also excited to introduce you to the Curran family. I believe there will be an underlying topic of resiliency in feature family stories for the next few issues. It’s hard to interview families and not dive directly into how they managed during the lockdown and the very worst of the past 18+ months. Corey and Jeff were dealt a difficult hand and recognize that so many others were too. But they took a few deep breaths and ate that elephant, one bite at a time. You can read their story on page 6. Heartland Hospice also shares their services with us. People may need to dig a little extra deep for that resiliency when needing hospice care for a loved one. Heartland Hospice emphasizes being there wherever you are in your health care journey. Read more about them on page 10. I hope you enjoy this season with your loved ones, and we would love to hear from you! We welcome information, and photos, from our readers to include in a future issue of the magazine!
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PLUMBING Vern’s Plumbing Vern's Plumbing is fully licensed, bonded, and insured with over 30 years of experience in the plumbing industry. Every team member brings years of experience to every job. We take pride in being the plumber of choice for many of our clients. We've been serving this part of Virginia since 1988. As a family-owned and -operated business, our customers are our top priority. That's why we put 100% into every call we take and every service we provide. We offer a full range of plumbing services to both residential and commercial customers. Vern’s Plumbing is a Class A contractor with masters in Plumbing and Gas Fitter. 540-306-4840 | vernsplumbing.com | admin@vernsplumbing.com HOME, PET, LAWN & GARDEN CFC Farm & Home Center | Kathy Crawford CFC Farm & Home Center serves both homeowners and agricultural producers across northern and central Virginia, with five locations across Fauquier, Culpeper and Rappahannock counties. CFC Farm & Home has everything you need for your lawn, garden, home and pet, as well as livestock and equine necessities. We are proud to offer farm & home essentials, hometown pricing and outstanding service, since 1932. 540-347-7100 | www.cfcfarmhome.com FAMILY LAW, CRIMINAL LAW AND ESTATE PLANNING Mark B. Williams and Associates, PLC Featured Attorney - Mark B. Williams Mark B. Williams has been practicing law in Virginia since 1990. He focuses on criminal law and personal injury. The firm also includes attorneys Alyssa D. Phillips, an experienced family law advocate, William D. Ashwell, who handles estate planning, business, and civil litigation cases, and Joseph R. Pricone, who practices criminal and traffic law. Mark B. Williams & Associates provides a high level of personal service and a total commitment to protecting the interests of the their clients. (540) 347-6595 | www.mbwalaw.com HOME CARE EverNest Home Care | Chris Gay Chris Gay is the owner of EverNest Home Care, a licensed home-care provider located in Warrenton and serving clients throughout the Northern Virginia area. From personal care services to companionship services and beyond, EverNest’s home care offerings are tailored to suit each of their client’s lifestyles and needs wherever they call “home.” Through their extremely selective recruitment process, they’ve taken the care necessary to curate the best team of nurturing, attentive professionals. 571-483-8806 www.evernestcare.com HEATING / AIR CONDITIONING Mullins Heating and Air | Scott Mullins Mullins Heating & Air Conditioning, LLC specializes in a wide range of heating and air conditioning services in the Sumerduck & Warrenton, VA area. Whether you need a multi-zone HVAC system installed in your new home or an outdated, inefficient mini-split AC system replaced, their HVAC contractor can make it happen. “We install ductwork and a wide variety of top-of-the-line HVAC systems to help keep customers comfortable at all times." 703-362-3883 | mullinshvac.com mullins4ac@gmail.com TAX PREPARATION Marshall Consulting Group, LLC | Douglas M. Marshall, III CPA As a leader in the accounting industry Doug is committed to providing close, personal attention to his clients. He takes pride in giving you the assurance that the personal assistance you receive comes from years of advanced training, technical experience and financial acumen. “We believe in the value of relationships. We view every client relationship like a partnership, and truly believe that our success is a result of your success!” 540-347-2161 | www.mcgllccpa.com
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SALON/HAIR Fashion Forward Salon Corey Curran Corey is the owner of Fashion Forward Salon in Gainesville, VA. She began her career in the beauty industry in 2000 and has used the last 21 years growing as a stylist and a leader. She started educating with Bumble and Bumble and fell in love with the education side of the industry. After 11 years in the industry, she decided to branch out on her own and in August 2011 Fashion Forward Salon was born. She travels to New York several times a year to keep all of her skills up to date. Her goal is to make sure to always grow as a stylist and owner. With help from her devoted staff Fashion Forward Salon strives to make every client have the best experience possible! 571-248-2924 corey@fashionforwardsalon.com EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION Saint James’ Episcopal School | Rachel Sirene Saint James’ Episcopal School (SJES) in old town Warrenton offers preschool (age 2) through Grade 5 with purposefully small class sizes, caring faculty, appropriately challenging academics, Christ-centered worship, and multiple service opportunities. Academics are rooted in children’s innate curiosity to learn, whether in preschool through play, or elementary classes with project-based learning across all curriculums or exploring the outdoors through inquirydriven discoveries. SJES is accredited by VAIS. 540-347-3855 | www.saintjamesepiscopalschool.org DESIGN BUILD – KITCHEN AND BATH REMODELS AND NEW HOMES Golden Rule Builders, Inc. | Joel Barkman Joel is the President/Owner of Golden Rule Builders, Inc a design build firm in Catlett, VA specializing in kitchen/ bath remodels and custom homes. Joel has been named the Builder of the Year by the Northern Virginia Building Industry Association (NVBIA), and Business Person of the Year by the Fauquier County Chamber of Commerce.Joel and his wife Patty have five children and are active members of the Dayspring Mennonite Church. He also serves on the boards of Good Life Ministries in India, New Horizons Ministries in Colorado, Lord Fairfax Community College and Fauquier Hospital. 540-788-3539 www.GoldenRuleBuilders.com | Facebook: www.Facebook.com/ GoldenRuleBuilders PERFORMING ARTS Lasley Centre for the Performing Arts | Kalie Lasley Kalie Lasley is an American Ballet Theatre (ABT) Affiliate Teacher and the Executive Director of Lasley Centre for the Performing Arts in Vint Hill. Ms. Lasley has an extensive background in dance, including time as a professional dancer at the prestigious San Francisco Ballet. Lasley Centre opened in 2011, growing into a 9,000 square foot, state-of-the-art facility where students from preballet to pre-professional train to be technically sound artists in a nurturing environment. 540-905-2782 | klasley@lasleycentre.com www.lasleycentre.com EYE CARE Dr. Shannon Moore and Associates Dr. Shannon Moore, Optometrist This practice has been providing expert eyecare to Warrenton and the surrounding communities since 1979. Dr. Shannon Moore joined the practice in 2005 and Dr. Lisa Butterfield in 2015. Having vast knowledge of ocular disease, surgical eyecare and optics, the doctors can diagnose, manage and treat a variety of ocular diseases as well as provide patients with the most accurate prescriptions for their glasses and/or contacts. They also co-manage with several leading ophthalmologists to ensure that any ocular condition they find can be managed and treated by the appropriate doctors. The practice has been voted "Best of Warrenton" and "Best of Fauquier" a total of seven times since 2007. 540-347-0555 | www.warrentoneyes.com
ORGANIC FOODS Stallard Road Farm John and Katherine Adams Owner Katherine Adams learned from her mother to use organic foods to help the health of her family. After she and her husband, John, bought their Rixeyville farm in 1999, Katherine began making herbal tea blends and spice mixtures and would gift them to friends and family; by 2007 she put a price tag on them, selling herbal syrups, lip balms, throat sprays and honey (made by her beekeeper husband). Katherine states Stallard Road’s goal : “We are committed to responsibly growing local & clean food to support you and your family's health.” 540937-4181 | www.stallardroad.com stallardroad@gmail.com FAMILY DENTISTRY Robert C. Flikeid, DDS and Associates Featured Dentist: Amanda Toulme, DDS. Dr. Amanda Toulme is a general dentist at the office of Robert C. Flikeid, DDS and Associates in Warrenton, VA. The dental practice was founded in 1875 by the grandfather of Dr. William H. Allison. As the original and longest standing dental practice of Warrenton, VA, they are dedicated to providing quality dental care for their multigenerational patients and their community. Dr. Toulme obtained her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from the Virginia Commonwealth University School of Dentistry and completed a General Practice Residency at the Baltimore Veterans Affairs (VA) Hospital, where she obtained advanced training in general dentistry, oral surgery, endodontics, and prosthodontics. Additionally, Dr. Toulme is certified in Invisalign therapy. Dr. Toulme loves the personal aspect of dentistry and is dedicated to serving our community with quality, integrity, and compassion. 540-347-3396 www.warrentonfamilydentistry.com INSURANCE State Farm Insurance | Glenn Albert State Farm Insurance has been a fixture in Warrenton and the surrounding areas since the Agency opened in August of 1999. Glenn is an expert in risk management and he and his team excel in providing personalized friendly service to help customers manage the risks of everyday life, recover from the unexpected, and realize their dreams. Glenn’s office is a full service Insurance and Financial Services Agency. Glenn and his wife Sandi (Bausman) are residents of Brookside, are active in the local community, and are happy to be a resource for the neighborhood. (540) 347-3339 | www.glennalbert.com | www.facebook.com/ glennalbertsf | glenn.albert.le0c@statefarm.com CHIROPRACTIC SERVICES Advantage Chiropractic & Massage Therapy Dr. Douglas B. Smith Jr. Dr. Douglas B. Smith Jr. earned his undergraduate degree from the State University of New York and his Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Life University in Atlanta Georgia. While at Life University, Dr. Smith also received certification in Physical Therapy. Dr. Smith will be celebrating his 23rd year of practice in October of 2021. Dr. Smith is highly regarded in Fauquier County as being the “go to” doctor for injuries, headaches and wellness in general. The community shows their confidence in Dr. Doug by voting him “Best Chiropractor” every year since 2006. 540-349-8989 | www.advantagehealthchiropractic.com DERMATOLOGY Lawrence J. Finkel, M.D. Dermatology Dr. Larry Finkel - Board Certified Dermatologist For almost 20 years, Dr. Larry Finkel has served the community's dermatological needs. He is Warrenton's and Fauquier County's most experienced and longest practicing dermatologist. As a member of several dermatology-related associations, he has lectured and is published in professional journals. Dr. Finkel is also an avid community sponsor, supporting many groups including: the Fauquier Free Clinic , the Fauquier Hospital Foundation, the Falcon Booster Club at Fauquier High School, the Piedmont Symphony Orchestra, the American Children of SCORE, and Allegro CSA. He also performs with Fauquier Community Theater and sings tenor in Mint Condition—a local Barbershop Quartet. 540-347-2020 | finkelderm.com
FLOORING AND CUSTOM WINDOW TREATMENT Early’s Carpet, Inc.| Sonja Betts, Lorraine Early, Solon Betts Early’s Carpet, Inc., your hometown store with so much under one roof, is currently celebrating 54 years in the flooring and window treatment business. Early’s is a family operated business – Lorraine, co-founder since 1966, daughter Sonja Betts is Store Manager, Decorator, Window Treatment Specialist, and son-in-law Solon Betts is a Ceramic Craftsman and heads up all installation crews. The store is known for its’ “In-Stock” floor coverings availability. Do not let the name fool you – they are EXPERTS in all floor coverings, hardwood, laminate, ceramic, vinyl, and carpeting. We are also pleased to be a Centurion Dealer for Hunter Douglas custom window treatments. Drive a little, save a lot! 540-937-5500 |www.earlyscarpet.com DOG WALKING, PET SITTING AND PET CARE SERVICES My Pet’s Friend | Melissa and Richard Macias My Pet’s Friend is veteran-owned and provides fully licensed and bonded dog walking, pet sitting and pet care services in Fauquier County. Brookside residents Melissa and Richard took over MPF in 2018, having been its original clients in 2009. Their core mission: Providing pets with love and care in the comfort of their own home while providing owners with a stress-free way to handle their pet’s needs without compromising their own security and privacy needs. 540-905-4884 missy@my-pets-friend.com | www.my-pets-friend.com HEARING / AUDIOLOGY Hearing Assessment Center | Nikki Butler, Au.D. Doctor of Audiology Dr. Nicolette “Nikki” Butler received her doctorate at East Tennessee State University. She has done extensive research in the area of auditory Working Memory (how the brain stores input from the ears). She is certified by the American Board of Audiology, a distinction held by only 15% of audiologists. She is also one of the select few doctors who holds a certificate in Tinnitus Management. People who suffer from tinnitus actively seek out Dr. Nikki’s care, some coming from several hours away. Dr. Nikki is dedicated to helping those who suffer from hearing loss and tinnitus, educating every single patient and treating those individuals with the highest level of care. When she is not serving her community, Dr. Nikki enjoys cooking, drinking copious amounts of coffee and exploring Virginia with her husband and two dogs. 540-495-8601 | www.hearingassessment.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/HearingAssessmentCenter CABINET PAINTING Heather’s Painted Treasures | Heather Workman Heather Workman is the owner and operator at Heather’s Painted Treasures. Her team specializes in taking tired and dated cabinetry and give them “new life.” They have a unique style of prep, cleaning, priming and painting your cabinet doors and drawer fronts in their temperature controlled, ventilated and dust free paint booth. This results in amazing cabinets that are as close to “factory new” without the factory! 703-655-7852 www.heatherspaintedtreasures.com REAL ESTATE Larson Fine Properties | Laura Larson Laura has been practicing real estate full-time for over 12 years. She started her career as a graduate from the U of MD with an accounting degree but later realized her passion for working with people and real estate. She has grown her business considerably and now is the Broker and Owner of Larson Fine Properties, where she has an amazing team to ensure her clients are extremely well cared for and become happy life-long members of the LFP family. She also has a passion for giving back to the community in many ways: financial, personal, and social. Currently, she is on a mission to donate $25,000 for INOVA Children’s Hospital. She does this by making a donation on every transaction or referral on behalf of her clients. Laura has also been collaborating with Habitat in Fauquier and is looking forward to reactivating this work. She also offers the exclusive ‘Your Home Sold Guaranteed Program!’ Call for details. 703-589-7762 www.larsonfineproperties.com | larsonfineproperties@gmail.com
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Corey and Jeff Curran:
Maintaining an Even Keel in Rough Waters By Aimée O’Grady | Photography by The Little Photo Shop
Most years, Corey and Jeff begin the new year with a cruise already on the calendar; however, at the start of 2020, they weren’t looking forward to a cruise; they were excited about expanding and relocating Corey’s salon. “What we went through in 2020 as small business owners was no day on a cruise, but then again, that wasn’t the best place to be either,” said Corey. “I’ve been a hairdresser since graduating high school, but it wasn’t until 2011 that I decided to open my own business,” said Corey, the sole proprietor of Fast Forward Salon. Jeff, who has a career in government contracting and works for Raytheon, acted as her sounding board. “We had just moved and had a one-year-old,” said Jeff. “We needed to make sure that we were making the right decision for our family.”
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The family moved to Vint Hill nearly ten years ago. “Jeff’s nephew lives in the community, so we had been here a number of times. We didn’t think we would be able to find a house, but suddenly something became available,” said Corey. “We are very lucky with where we live. You can buy your dream house, but you can’t buy your dream neighbors. We ended up with both,” she added of the neighbors they now call friends. Corey added, “We have Jeff’s nephew nearby, but no other family. Unless we have some advance notice so our parents can come help, it’s up to Jeff and me to figure it out. We are lucky though, since our kids are the only grandkids on one side and the youngest on the other side, our parents are more than happy to help.”
Jeff was raised in Alexandria and bought a condo in Manassas in 2005. “I could get much more for my money in Manassas than Alexandria,” he confirmed. Corey is from West Virginia. The two met through mutual friends. “I’m a coal-miner’s daughter and granddaughter,” said Corey. “My grandfather also opened a car dealership that my father managed, and my brother now manages. I have no idea how they did it, but they both managed two full-time jobs.” With entrepreneurs in her family, including her mother, who is a florist, it was no surprise when Corey expressed an interest in opening a salon. However, when 2020 came around, they were dealt a few surprises. “In my small town, sports were the main focus. I cheered in high school and loved being part of a team. That was something that I was looking for when I opened my salon.” “A lot of people think small business owners don’t have a lot of time off, and that may be true for some industries, but Corey only had a few weekends off each year when she worked for someone else,” Jeff said. “With the staff I have, I can leave the salon and know it is in great hands,” added Corey. “In January [2020], we had decided to expand the business to become a medspa and hire a nurse,” said Corey. “At our current location, there was no room to expand. We couldn’t build out, so our only option was to move. At the beginning
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of the year, we were ending our existing lease and starting a lease at a new location in Gainesville.” Then the pandemic hit. Jeff and Corey are also parents to three children, Adalyn, a sixthgrader at Auburn MS, Harper, a second-grader at Greenville ES, and Colton, who is in PreK at St. Michaels in Vint Hill. “All of a sudden, we were homeschooling our kids, paying rent on two properties, and had no clientele because we weren’t allowed to open for 90 days,” said Corey. During this time, the couple got creative. “We went into the shop and took out all the shampoo and conditioner we had in inventory, and began to make deliveries,” said Jeff. “We also made how-to videos for our customers,” said Corey, who adds that her salon has very loyal customers around. To make matters more difficult, they were paying rent while closed. During the lockdown, salon employers weren't complaining, “Everyone just wanted to know how they could help,” said Corey.
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Once the salon was permitted to reopen, customers came flooding back in. “We did six weeks of appointments in one week,” said Corey. Having maintained and even grown a business during a pandemic showed Corey and Jeff that they can tackle whatever comes their way, and a lot of it has to do with maintaining an even keel when the waters get rough. “My initial reaction is sometimes panic,” said Corey, “But once I get that out of the way, I can take a clearer look at what is happening.” “My initial response is to say, Ok, we’ll figure it out,” said Jeff. And the couple does just that. They figure it out. “Without family nearby, how we were going to manage childcare was another obstacle,” said Corey. But again, the couple figured it out with a little help from their friends. “A neighbor mentioned another neighbor who was available to nanny during the day. She helped the girls manage their homeschooling for the school year and keep an eye on Colton.”
And while things have begun to simmer down and the expanded salon is now fully operational, Corey is focused on the salon’s tenth anniversary. “We are planning a big celebration this month.” Back at home, the couple enjoys simple pleasures with their children. “Harper is doing cheer, and Adalyn plays soccer on a travel team. Colton was not involved in activities due to the pandemic but loves playing with cars. Family time includes some creativity, “We like to camp out in our garage,” shared Jeff. “We bring the TV into the garage and camping cots and watch movies and camp out.” For Corey, while it was hectic, she is grateful for the 90 days she spent at home during the lockdown. “It’s a time I will never forget. I was able to interact and be with my kids everyday and it gave me a chance to slow down a precious moment in their lives.” With a new year right around the corner, the family is hoping to get another cruise on that calendar and enjoy some muchdeserved time away.
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Charity Spotlight - By Amber Hawes, Administrator | Photos by Heartland Hospice
Heartland Hospice Serves Our most Vulnerable Citizens Heartland Hospice has been serving our community locally from the Warrenton office since 2008. I opened the office as a nurse and community liaison and have helped grow the organization. Patient and family satisfaction, commitment to excellent care, and the generational impact we can create for our patients and their families still amazes me and drives my dedication to what we do every day. WHAT MAKES HEARTLAND HOSPICE OF WARRENTON DIFFERENT? v Y ou don't have to give up hope to get hospice. Many patients and the loved ones who care for them say they wish hospice care had started sooner. v Comforting treatments for patients can continue. Treatments that provide our patients with comfort and relief can continue uninterrupted, even after we've started providing hospice care. v We don't require that advance directive choices be made, such as a "do not resuscitate" order (DNR) or living will to begin providing hospice care. v When you need care, we're ready to provide it. Any day of the year, any time of day, we can initiate hospice care for you or your loved one. v Our heart stretches across the nation. At any given time, we provide comforting care to thousands of patients in communities and neighborhoods across the country. v We're accredited by Accreditation Commission for Health Care (ACHC). We've chosen to follow their additional requirements in order to help advance the highest standards of community-based care. v We are part of a not-for-profit organization, focusing not only on our patients and their families but also on our communities. v Wherever you are in your health care journey, we're there to meet you. v As mutual care providers, we work closely with your health care professionals to make sure specific protocols are closely followed. WHAT DOES BEING A NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATION MEAN? Heartland Hospice has recently merged with ProMedica Healthcare. This gives us the depth of a hospital system knowledge and expertise and the local, small-town feel to care for our own. Our goal is to enrich the lives of our hospice patients as well as their families.
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As a not-for-profit organization, we are committed to making our care available to anyone who needs us. We are proud to be part of a community-based organization that focuses on exceptional care and is engaged in improving our local communities’ overall health and well-being. WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO THOSE WHO ENTRUST US WITH THEIR CARE? Every patient is different, with different challenges, different needs, different family and caregivers. Being a not-for-profit allows us to have the unique ability to navigate advanced illnesses while emphasizing comfort and quality of life, thanks to our highly experienced employees, commitment to patient-centered quality care, and deep community relationships. This commitment extends beyond those in our care by helping our community thrive. WE ARE FOCUSED ON THE PATIENT AND FAMILY JOURNEY BEYOND OUR HEALTHCARE WALLS. As a not-for-profit organization, we will be able to invest back into our business and our community. As we expand this commitment across the territory we serve, we will look at those factors beyond health care that impact the overall health of a community. For over ten years, ProMedica has led the way with social determinants of health, those things that impact wellness like transportation, access to healthy food, and medication. Being able to apply this expertise locally will not only improve the lives of our patients but also their families. This is truly living our mission, our local staff serving where they live. To learn more about our services and our commitment to our community, please call us today or visit our website. We are honored to be able to serve this community. Heartland Hospice Warrenton 493 Blackwell Road, #319 Warrenton, VA, 540-349-3970 www.promedicahospice.org/warrenton
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Community
Austin and Sarah Bedrosian Have Fallen for Fauquier By Aimée O'Grady | Photos by Bedrosian family
Recent transplants from a small town in northeastern Pennsylvania, Austin, and Sarah are making a name for themselves in Fauquier. The childhood sweethearts, who have known each other since they were toddlers, attended Liberty University together and enjoyed the area so much, they decided to make it their home. “Fauquier reminds us of the town where we grew up but has so many more conveniences being so close to Northern Virginia,” said Austin. Until last year, Austin was a manager at Walmart and Sarah worked in a dental office. In August 2020, they welcomed a little girl, Charlie, to their family. “When Charlie was born, we knew we wanted to keep her home. My parents owned a cleaning service when I was growing up. I have a lot of knowledge about that business. It seemed like the right time to start one down there.” Sarah manages the office for Bedrosian Cleaning Services, and Austin works with clients and employees, of which there are five. “We are looking to hire more people. Commercial cleaning is part-time work since it is done after hours. Our employees are generally people looking for second jobs or work during nontraditional hours.” Austin also manages The Heart of Fauquier Podcast, available as both audio and video. “A business mentor recommended that I start a podcast to connect with the community. A quick look indicated that there weren’t any podcasts in the county and it would fill a media gap.” The podcast launched in November 2020, featuring Becky Miller of Piedmont Fine Properties as its first guest. “We had been working with Piedmont Fine Properties and were happy to offer them this added service.” The podcast has seen organic growth through social media channels and shares since its debut. “A lot of entrepreneurs used the pandemic to finally launch a business they had been considering and we are excited to help them grow that business.” Austin wants to share the services of his podcast to Brookside readers, “whether you are an established business or just starting out, we would love to feature you on an upcoming podcast.” When not working or connecting with community businesses, Austin and Sarah can be found enjoying time with their daughter in county parks. For more information, visit www.heartoffauquier.com.
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Exceptional Design for Luxury Living
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Summer is long in Virginia and fall isn’t, so it’s important to take advantage of crisp, bright fall days while they last! There are many opportunities to get out and enjoy our county this fall. Below are just a few opportunities in our county!
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Annual Fundraising Event is in Full Swing By Aimée O'Grady
Come December 1, 2021, one lucky person will be awarded $15,000.00 as a result of having the winning ticket from Team Jordan’s Raffle Drawing! Additionally, there will be six other prize winners from the drawing. The drawing will take place during our annual fundraising event and will be held on December 1, 2021, at 6:00 pm, via Facebook. All of the proceeds generated from the fundraiser go towards furthering the efforts of suicide prevention by Team Jordan and its partner, Rappahannock-Rapidan Community Services. Our Fundraiser Raffle is the main source of funding for our efforts.
The COVID-19 pandemic has created an even greater need for suicide prevention efforts. From our perspective,
the amount of help that people now need to avert a crisis is far bigger than we have experienced in the past. Please support your community with this very important cause by purchasing tickets for the drawing, and then join us on December 1st for our big event! Tickets go on sale September 10, 2021, and are $100.00 each. ONLY 300 TICKETS WILL BE SOLD FOR THIS DRAWING!! For further information or to purchase tickets, please call or email Chris Jenkins, Team Jordan Chairperson, at 540-718-3030 or chrisjenkins01@aol.com. Rappahannock-Rapidan Community Services Board is a tax-exempt organization as defined by the Internal Revenue Service, located in Culpeper, Virginia. Our FEIN is 23-7238218.
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Easy Soft Pretzel Recipe By Anita Parris Soule | Photos by Wild Thistle Kitchen
I'm a big believer that the best things in life and in the kitchen are often the simplest. Like, "life's simple pleasures" is a phrase for a reason. This easy soft pretzel recipe is just one example of that. It really is the best and the absolute simplest. Soft, buttery dough topped with salt or cinnamon sugar eaten INGREDIENTS Æ 2 cups warm milk (100-110 degrees F) Æ 2 tablespoons brown sugar (or white sugar, honey, or malt syrup if you're really fancy) Æ 3 teaspoons yeast Æ 5 ¼ cups AP flour Æ ½ stick soft butter Æ 1 teaspoon kosher salt EGG WASH Æ one egg yolk mixed with 2 tablespoons water TOPPING SUGGESTIONS (See Post Above For A Long List Of Add-Ins, Toppings, And Dipping Ideas)
Pretzel salt Everything bagel seasoning Cinnamon sugar Sesame seeds Poppy seeds INSTRUCTIONS
warm from the oven? I mean, come on. My kids would literally eat these soft pretzels every day if I could keep up. This easy soft pretzel recipe makes 12 nice big pretzels, but I have also used it to make smaller pretzels as well as pretzel buns. It is super versatile and really easy to work with. Soft and slightly chewy, these pretzels are quick and easy to make, require no boiling, and can be either sweet or savory. ross the two ends over each other to C form a circle with overlapping ends, twist once or twice (twice is my signature move), and bring the two points down to make a pretzel shape. Here is a useful video on shaping pretzels (I don't flip them over like in the video, but you feel free to do so!) and make sure to reference the step-by-step photos above. Once you do a couple, you'll get the hang of it. lace the shaped pretzels onto a parchment or Silpat P lined baking tray. I usually do 4-6 per standard baking tray - they do puff up. rush with egg wash and sprinkle with desired topping B (see list of suggestions in the blog post) - if you are going to brush with butter and roll in cinnamon sugar or something similar, do not egg wash before baking. Bake in preheated oven for 9 minutes. I f you are going the cinnamon sugar route, you will brush the baked pretzels with melted butter and roll them in cinnamon sugar after baking.
Preheat oven to 450 degrees F I n the bowl of a stand mixer, combine warm milk, sugar, and yeast. Allow to sit for 5 minutes dd flour, butter, and salt and mix until dough comes A together. Continue kneading at low speed for 5 minutes, adding one tablespoon of flour at a time until dough pulls away from the sides and you have a firm, smooth, not sticky dough. Cover and let rise in a warm place for one hour. ump dough onto your work surface (I do this straight on D my counter) and divide it into 12 equal pieces. oll each piece into a long rope - about 24 inches. It helps R to keep a bowl of water nearby for this. I have found working with slightly damp hands will help you roll the dough into a rope much easier than using flour, as many recipes suggest.
Notes: If you want to make these into pretzel buns, instead of rolling them into ropes, simply shape each piece into a ball, flatten slightly, and bake as instructed.
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Rain Gardens & Natural Solutions Available for Your Property! Fauquier County has hundreds of miles of rivers and streams flowing through our yards, farms, towns, and commercial areas. These range in size and characteristics, but all share a couple of things in common. First, they all provide habitat for fish and wildlife and can offer some great recreational opportunities. Second, they all eventually make their way to the Chesapeake Bay. Sometimes, these waterways carry pollution, even if we cannot see it. Most of the time, this is nutrient and sediment pollution from stormwater runoff. A lot of this pollution comes from our yards, roads, rooftops, parking lots, and other impervious surfaces. Fortunately, some great solutions are available to Fauquier County residents to help manage stormwater runoff, reduce erosion, provide trees and native plants, and a wide range of other benefits to your property! The John Marshall Soil and Water Conservation District (JMSWCD) offers a program called the Virginia Conservation Assistance Program. Or VCAP for short. This urban cost-share program provides financial incentives and technical and educational assistance to property owners installing eligible Best Management Practices (BMPs) to combat erosion and stormwater runoff. These practices can be installed in areas of your yard where problems like erosion, poor drainage, or poor vegetation occur. Qualified sites shall be used for residential, commercial, or recreational purposes with a proposed practice that addresses a need. Friends of the Rappahannock (FOR) is partnering with JMSWCD and several other partners to offer support to interested landowners for this program.
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One of the practices included in this program is rain gardens. A rain garden is a shallow landscaped depression that is an easy and effective tool to help reduce stormwater runoff from residential properties. These gardens are strategically placed to intercept stormwater runoff until it can be fully absorbed into the ground. Their design allows the rain garden to serve almost like a bowl that collects water from downspouts or overland flow across a property. The water is then able to infiltrate into the underlying soil slowly. Rain gardens can come in all different shapes and sizes but are best when planted with native plants that are indigenous to Virginia. Once established, these plants require less maintenance, have deep roots that soak up lots of water, provide food and habitat to wildlife, and are beautiful. These projects are a great option for residential neighborhoods, schools, houses of worship, and more! For more information on the VCAP program, please visit the program website at https://vaswcd.org/vcap If you are interested in a project on your property, we ask that you complete a short informational form, and a representative will contact you to start the process. On the John Marshall SWCD website. https://www. fauquiercounty.gov/government/departments-h-z/johnmarshall-soil-water-conservation-district.
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Become the Real Man of Fauquier County By Aimée O'Grady
While fundraising has begun for the 2021 Real Men Wear Pink campaign of the American Cancer Society, it isn’t too late to join or nominate a man in your life! The campaign raises awareness and funds for breast cancer, a percentage of which is kept in Fauquier County to help women, and men, fight their battle against breast cancer. As a Real Men Wear Pink ambassador, you will commit to wearing pink throughout the remaining days of October, raising awareness of the cause through social media, raising a minimum of $2,500, and perhaps most importantly, having fun while supporting a worthy cause!
This fundraising event is open to any man living or working in Fauquier County. Prizes are awarded to the highest amount raised and the most spirited. Join the ranks of distinguished community leaders and sign up to fundraise! Contact Carmen Rivera State Farm Insurance to join the Fauquier County fundraising campaign at carmen.rivera. e3uu@statefarm.com.
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Fauquier Health Wellness Center’s Cardiovascular/Pulmonary Rehabilitation Program Received Certification by Industry Leader Fauquier Health Wellness Center is proud to announce its cardiovascular/ pulmonary rehabilitation program certification by the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation (AACVPR). This certification recognizes Fauquier Health Wellness Center’s commitment to improving the quality of life of patients by enhancing standards of care. Cardiovascular and pulmonary rehabilitation programs are designed to help people with cardiovascular problems (e.g., heart attacks, coronary artery bypass graft surgery) and pulmonary problems (e.g., chronic obstructive pulmonary disease [COPD], respiratory symptoms) recover faster and live healthier. Both programs include exercise, education, counseling, and support for patients and their families. To earn accreditation, the Fauquier Health Wellness Center’s cardiovascular/pulmonary rehabilitation program participated in an application process
that requires extensive documentation of the program’s practices. AACVPR Program Certification is the only peer-review accreditation process designed to review individual programs for adherence to standards and guidelines developed and published by AACVPR and other related professional societies. Each program’s application is reviewed by the AACVPR Program Certification Committee, and certification is awarded by the AACVPR Board of Directors. In 2018, AACVPR moved to an outcomes-based process with performance measurements that represent more meaningful outcomes. Therefore, AACVPR-certified programs are leaders in the cardiovascular and pulmonary rehabilitation field because they offer the most advanced practices available and have proven track records of high-quality patient care. AACVPR Program Certification is valid for three years.
Fauquier Health Wellness Center Team is proud to announce their AACVPR certification of its cardiovascular/pulmonary rehabilitation program.
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37th Annual Santa's Village Arts and Craft Fair
Saturday, November 20, 2021 9:00 am - 3:00 pm at Fauquier High School. Vendor application available at www.facebook.com/ FauquierSantasVillage.
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The agriculture program at Fauquier High School welcomes two new additions! Pig 001 and Pig 002.
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Kettle Run High School Montage By Line: Aimee O'Grady Notes: Place facing Fauquier High School Montage Photo credit: Kettle Run High School Friday Night Lights and Marching Band at Kettle Run is in full force! We want to hear from you! Brookside Neighbors is eager to share information from our High Schools! If your student is part of a club, sports team or other school activity, they are encouraged to submit to Brookside Neighbors for publication in a future issue.
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Friday Night Lights and Marching Band at Kettle Run is in full force!
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ONGOING EVENTS Warrenton Farmers Market EVERY SAT. from 8:00 -12:00 in the lots behind 21 Main Street in Old Town Warrenton
THIRD THURSDAY OF EVERY MONTH
Senior Supper Meals
Senior Supper meals came to a halt back in March of 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. For years, Fauquier Health has held Senior Suppers as a tradition where seniors from the community could come, socialize, play card games and eat a delicious meal at a discounted rate. Seniors 55 years and older will be able to choose from one entree, two sides, and a fountain drink or milk – all for $6.00 (tax included). In order to make this happen, the Bistro will be set up to accommodate guests while maintaining social distancing measures. Seniors will be able to park and enter through the side bistro entrance area and self-screen at the temperature station. Upon sanitizing their hands, they will be able to enter the bistro. Time 4:30 - 6:00 p.m. The Bistro on the Hill, 500 Hospital Drive, Warrenton FauquierHealth.org/events OCTOBER 7
October Ladies Night
Join us for a fun-filled ladies night full of drinks, food, and fun! This month we are excited to have Brandi, from Studio Luxe joining us! Time: 5pm Location: Denim and Pearls, 29 Main Street https://www.facebook.com/ events/252245110086158 OCTOBER 9
Family Nature Walk
Families with children in grades K-8 are invited to come along as we explore the field station and experience autumn in Virginia. We’ll explore the woods to look for changes in the landscape and migrating birds. This program is a wonderful opportunity for families to explore nature together. We pick a different trail to explore
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each month and usually move slowly as we stop often to look at and learn about the plants and animals that live in Northern Virginia. Cost: Free Ages: Families with children ages K - 8 Time 10:00 am -12:00 pm Location: The Clifton Institute, 6712 Blantyre Rd, Warrenton https://cliftoninstitute.org/event
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Come out and join the Silver Tones Swing Band, Wendy Marie, Gene Bates, and the Silver Belles vocal trio for some spooktacular fun with hot big band swing! The Silver Tones will be performing at a new venue, the Vint Hill Community Center, which features a huge dance floor with plenty of room to spread out and enjoy. Time: 7:00 -9:30 Cost: $15 Location: Vint Hill Village Green Community Center, 4235 Aiken Drive, Warrenton facebook.com/SilverTonesSwingBand
Celebrate Orlean Day – Oktoberfest 2021
Celebrate Orlean Day Saturday, October 9th, 2021. A family friendly day of fellowship, fun, and local food, will be held in the village of Orlean. This is our way to celebrate the beautiful place that many of us call home and to recognize some of the people who help make it special. Activities during the day will feature live music by local artists listed below, local vendors, a special Orlean Family Award, plus petting zoo, moon bounce, face painting, and games for the kids. Time: 11:00 am – 6:00 pm Location: Orlean Market & Pub, 6855 Leeds Manor Rd, Marshall www.facebook.com/events/473053527443122 OCTOBER 10
The Cold War Museum Presents: The May 1, 1960, U-2 Shootdown Over the Soviet Union We think we know how Francis Gary Powers was shot down in a U-2 on May 1st, 1960. Many books and articles have been written on this since the event. What we did not know until recently was the additional information contained in the Soviet records of the investigation of the shootdown, which were immediately classified and sent to the Soviet Military Archives. In 2002, they were retrieved and declassified. Time: 2:00 -3:30 Cost: $20 Location: Virtual via Zoom https://coldwar.org
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Making his debut at Harry's Pub in Warrenton, Virginia! Time: 6:00 -10:00 pm Location: Harry’s 6809 Airlie Rd, Warrenton OCTOBER 23
Hallo-Swing with the Silver Tones!
OCT 23 AND OCT 30
Warrenton Ghost Walk Tours
Join the Fauquier History Museum at the Old Jail for a journey through Warrenton's history of terrifying occurrences, unexplainable happenings, and downright scary paranormal sightings. Each group will be guided from the Old Jail in Warrenton throughout the town, where storytellers will feature chilling, true tales of spirits haunting the town. Advanced registration required Tickets are $15 per person. *This tour is not suitable for children under 12 **All children under 18 MUST be accompanied by an adult. https://www.facebook.com/ FauquierHistoryMuseum/ OCTOBER 24
The Cold War Museum Presents: Assignment Russia: Becoming a Foreign Correspondent in the Crucible of the Cold War What was it like to be at the center of political
tensions in Moscow and tasked with explaining the Soviet Union to the American public? Chosen by legendary broadcaster Edward R. Murrow to become one of what came to be known as the ‘Murrow Boys,’ veteran journalist Marvin Kalb shares his journey from radio news writer to one of America’s most widely known foreign correspondents. Time: 2:00 -3:30 Cost: $20 Location: Virtual via Zoom https://coldwar.org OCTOBER 29
Fall Festival
Time: 6:30 – 8:30 pm Location: Providence Christian Academy, 4258 Burrough Dr., #300, Warrenton www.pcalions.org OCT 30
Old Bust Head Brewing Company 8th Annual Benefit 5K
Come have some family fun on a fast and rolling course through Vint Hill. This is our 8th annual race benefiting Finley's Green Leap Forward (www.finleysgreenleapforward.org) and will be held rain or shine. Serious runners welcome, as well as those who just want to come out to run, walk, or stroll to support a great cause. Dogs & costumes are welcome! The races will be timed by RaceWire. The top male and female overall finishers in both the in-person and virtual races will have an extra $100 donation to Finley’s Green Leap Forward made in their names. Time: Starts at 10:30 am Cost: In-person $35/Virtual $20 Location: 7134 Farm Station Road, Vint Hill Farms www.facebook.com/OldBustHead OCTOBER 30
3rd Annual 5K Benefitting Boys and Girls Clubs of Fauquier Proceeds go to the Boys and Girls Club of Fauquier to enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens. Time: 8:00 am Cost: $25 Location: Warrenton Historic District, Warrenton www.facebook.com/BGCFAUQUIER/
Join the Fauquier History Museum at the Old Jail on October 23 and 30 for a journey through Warrenton's history of terrifying occurrences, unexplainable happenings, and scary paranormal sightings. Tours leave every 15 minutes beginning at 7:00 PM; last tour at 8:30 PM. Guests are guided from the Old Jail in Warrenton throughout the town, where interpreters will tell chilling true tales of the spirits who haunt the buildings and byways. Advance registration is required for the six timeslots available each night. Tickets are $15 per person and are available through Eventbrite (https://www.eventbrite.com/e/warrenton-ghostwalk-tours-tickets-169348147869?aff=erelpanelorg). This tour is not suitable for children under 12, and all children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Saturday, October 23 at 9am The Great Pumpkin Ride, sponsored by the Fauquier Trails Coalition, a non-profit organization, is a fundraiser for the construction of new trails throughout scenic Fauquier County. The Fauquier Trails Coalition is a very small group of volunteers that work tirelessly (seriously, we don't sleep) to host this event. The Great Pumpkin Ride is a rain or shine event. Registration is online ONLY and the field is limited to 1,500 riders, once 1,500 riders is reached, registration will close. Registration is $75.00. It includes: One long-sleeved technical t-shirt. (For sizing information see the Men's Sizing and Women's Sizing charts. These are for sizing purposes ONLY -- all t-shirts will be the same color.) There will be NO size-switching at registration! (If you need an EXTRA Great Pumpkin Ride t-shirt, you can order one for $15-$17 in the Merchandise section of registration). Up to three rest stops (depending on the ride distance you select) fully-stocked with the Great Pumpkin foods you've come to know and love. SAG vehicles for rider support and minor mechanical issues. For information visit www.facebook.com/FauquierTrailsCoalition.
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