B rookside APRIL 2021
An exclusive magazine serving the residents of Brookside, Vint Hill, Snow Hill, Jamison’s Farm, Warrenton Chase and the surrounding neighborhoods.
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The Browns Take Past Experiences to Mold Their Future
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- How to Protect Yourself from Concussions and Other Injuries - p.12 - Arbor Day Special! By Planting Trees, We Grow a Brighter Future- p. 18 - More Great Tips from Our Expert Contributors! Cover photo by The Little Photo Shop
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WE MADE IT! The new beginnings of spring have not been lost on me this year. As we crept toward the one-year anniversary of the pandemic lock down last month, I couldn’t help but recall all the uncertainty I felt just one year prior. There were many more unknowns than knowns. It was an uncomfortable sense of unknowing. One year later, I’m still not sure about what transpired over the past year with much certainty. But some things I do know. It was okay to make decisions even if they were unpopular. There were counter opinions on so many topics this past year. I really had a hard time keeping up with all of them. When it came down to making the most important decisions for our family, we practiced hyper-focusing and tuned out everything that didn’t impact us. Then we made our decision. Right or wrong, it was ours. Unknowing is just that. On the local, regional, and global scale, we watched knowledge unfold in real time. It seemed yesterday’s news was as valuable as the news from the previous decade; knowledge was gained that quickly! Because of this, resiliency was key. It was important to hang tight and wait a bit for more to be learned, and when you don’t know, it’s okay to wait until you do. Things do get better. It was a bumpy road. Divisiveness may have become an even greater national epidemic than the global pandemic. Eventually, however, headlines grow old, science prevails, wounds heal, and we move on. In this issue of Brookside Neighbors, we meet the Brown family. Who moved from one experience to another with many unknowns but persevered by having a little faith. Today, they are running a successful business and raising two little girls. Read their story on page 6. Our nonprofit feature this month celebrates Earth Day. We learn about We Plant Trees and The Vos Foundation that are both planting seeds for a better future. Their effort will allow technology to advance to where fewer emissions are released into the atmosphere. Read about their important work on page 19. This spring, I hope that everyone is moving on. Maybe a little weary, perhaps a little skeptical and trepidatious, but moving on. It is such a beautiful time of year in our Piedmont region with verdant spring grass, the sweet smell of blooming pear, plum, and apple trees, and the spritely life of birds, bees, and bunnies. It is such a wonderful season! I hope you are all able to shed the figurative weight of the past year and move forward with hope and optimism for all the new beginnings the season brings.
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HEATING, COOLING AND PLUMBING Appleton Campbell | Featured Employee: Michael Appleton — “I’m thankful every day to get to work in this community for wonderful customers, with an amazing group of people. Appleton Campbell isn’t like a family, it is family.” – Michael Appleton, 4th generation. Appleton Campbell has been locally owned and operated since 1976 with Masters in Plumbing, Gas Fitter, HVAC & Electrical. To learn more please visit appletoncampbell.com Appleton Campbell is a Class A contractor with masters in Plumbing, Gas Fitter, HVAC and Electrical. 540-347-0765 | appletoncampbell.com
FAMILY LAW, CRIMINAL LAW AND ESTATE PLANNING Mark B. Williams and Associates, PLC Featured Attorney - Alyssa D. Phillips 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 and 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
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
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 curriculum or exploring the outdoors through inquiry-driven 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 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/
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PRIVATE EDUCATION Covenant Christian Academy | Amanda Bryson Covenant Christian Academy (CCA) is a VCPE-recognized independent school located between Gainesville and Warrenton, Virginia. CCA is a certified member of UniversityModel® Schools International and is fully accredited with AdvancED. Our international organization supports over 80 collegepreparatory schools worldwide. The University-Model® combines the best aspects of public, private, and home education. 540-680-4111 | info@covenantva.org | www.covenantva.org
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
LANDSCAPING Landkraft Landscape LLC | John Gorg John Gorg is owner and operator of Landkraft Landscape, LLC where “Landscapes with Distinction” are created. Landkraft a design-build company specializing in outdoor living spaces featuring fine patios, walks and planting arrangements. John is a graduate of Virginia Tech’s landscape architecture program, has 20+ years experience in the field, and a personal touch to make each project a success through a process of consultation, creative landscape design and quality craftsmanship. 571-237-5719 | www.landkraftlandscape.net
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 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
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 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
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 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
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
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 RE/MAX Regency | Dawn Arruda Dawn is an experienced 3rd generation real estate professional dedicated to providing her clients with the highest level of service. For her, “Real Estate is more than selling a house. It is marketing a home and making sure my clients have a smooth and worry-free experience from start to finish.” Dawn uses a designer approach and the latest technology to make it happen. 540-729-6740 | www.dawnarruda.com | arrudahomes@teamregency.com
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Resident Feature
Courtney & Phillip Brown Take Past Experiences to Mold Their Future
We would like to thank The Brown Real Estate Team for sponsoring this month's feature story. By Aimée O’Grady | Photography by The Little Photo Shop
Courtney saw a bright future for herself playing basketball. The James Madison University shooting guard took up the sport when she was only eight years old. While playing in college, she was earning a sports management degree with a minor in business. “The plan was to keep playing basketball or work in the fitness industry.” After graduation, while working as a graduate assistant to the JMU’s women’s basketball team, she changed her mind. “The coaching lifestyle wasn’t for me,” she says, and after 15 years of basketball, Courtney moved on to find a new team to be a part of. Courtney and Phillip met at JMU. While she was on the JMU basketball team, he was ironically assisting for her basketball team, although she didn’t realize it. JMU for Phillip was his second shot at college. “College and I just didn’t get along the first time around,” he says. After finishing his Associate's degree at community college, with one exception, Phillip followed in his father’s and grandfather’s footsteps and joined the military. “They joined the Army and I wanted something different, so I joined the Marines,” he says.
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He went to Parris Island for boot camp and Camp Pendleton in California for training. He was stationed at the reserve base in Little Creek, Norfolk, not far from his family, and deployed for 8 1/2 months to Iraq in 2008. When he came home, he ended his military career, and he started at JMU in the spring of 2009. “That first year was a little bit of a transition for me; I was somewhat regimented,” he laughed. Into fitness, the former Marine started working with the sports team as soon as he got on campus, “I wanted to be a strength coach,” he said. He ended up assisting Courtney’s head coach. “She was so focused on basketball, she didn’t see me,” he said. Courtney didn’t disagree. The couple began dating and graduated together in 2011. From JMU, Phillip had a short internship at Baylor College working with the football coach and then moved on to Auburn University, assisting the football team. By 2012, he was burnt out, and the couple returned to Northern Virginia, close to where Courtney was raised in Manassas. It was after their relocation that Courtney found her new team. “I was invited by a real estate team to join their brokerage firm,” she said. It was a good fit. “I loved it and the team I was working for recognized my
potential and asked me to become an agent for them,” she said. Meanwhile, Phillip was working as a project manager for Ryan homes. The couple married in 2014. “We had a destination wedding and spent the week prior to the wedding in Cancun,” he recalled. “The day after the wedding, we flew back home to move into our first house. But we had to do it alone because our friends were all still in Cancun,” he laughed. Their first home was in Warrenton Lakes, and the second was in Brookside. In 2016 their daughter Kinley was born, and sister Skylar came just two years later. Just prior to the lock down, they put an offer on another home in Brookside with a four-month rent back from the seller. “That turned out to be such a mistake,” recalled Courtney. They closed on April 1 and lived in Air B-n-Bs for four months. “The first one was in Florida, which was great, but business was really booming and we had to come home,” said Courtney. By this time, the couple opened their own real estate agency. With two small children, a small business to run, and no home, they settled into a 1,000 square foot rental. “The kids daycare was closed, and it was too cold to go outside. We were working and living with two small kids in just 1,000 square feet,” says Courtney. “It was a balancing act and
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we worked together on everything 50/50. Whoever could take a break for the kids, did,” added Phillip. Fortunately, Phillip’s family are all retired and were able to offer help. “My mom, stepfather and dad were all a big help for us.” While the pandemic upended everyone’s lives, for the Browns’, it was upended for the better. “We had the best real estate year of our career in 2020. We helped 60 families settled into new homes,” said Courtney. They have upped their goal for 2021 and are on target to closing 100 homes in 2021. When the couple isn’t selling homes, they return to their first passion: fitness. “We have a home gym in the garage, and I spend a lot of time in there,” says Phillip. When he isn’t there, he can be found at CrossFit in Haymarket. Courtney has taken up tennis at Chestnut Forks and thrives on the court competition. While still little, Kinley is taking gymnastics, and Phillip will be coaching her team on the soccer field this spring. 2020 turned out to be a good year for the Browns. In addition to serious family bonding, they grew their business. This year, they hope to do much of the same with a little more space and a few getaways to Duck, NC, for relaxation.
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Saint James' Episcopal School Education is Like None Other By Meredith Summers, Director of Communications and Marketing
Saint James' Episcopal School (SJES) provides exceptional, affordable educational offerings in preschool (age 2) through Grade 5 that build strong intellect, character, and faith. Our excellent learning experience offers small class sizes, a truly caring faculty, appropriately challenging academics, Christ-centered worship, and multiple global and local service opportunities. The SJES experience teaches students to be kind, productive, conscientious, and fully prepared to make a significant contribution to any community they choose to join in the future. Saint James' started as a preschool in 1982 with just four classes and a staff of five. Today our preschool program has nine classes and a staff of sixteen. In 2007, we added our first Kindergarten class and officially became Saint James’ Episcopal School. First grade was added in 2010, with an additional grade added each year. In 2015, SJES graduated our first Fifth Grade class, known as “The Pioneers,” because they led the way for others to follow in their footsteps. In 2018 our church and school communities enthusiastically supported our growing school by financing both preschool classroom renovations and new construction of an educational wing. The renovated preschool classrooms were ready at the start of the 2018-2019 school year, and grades 1-5 moved into their new classrooms in January 2019.
SJES students adapt to new learning styles due to the pandemic.
School, understand that your child will be known and cared for in a way that will help them reach every bit of their true potential. We are deeply committed to fostering an attitude for and appreciation of service to the community. We want children to know that even at a young age, they can make a difference. Each fifth-grade student is asked to research a project, mission, or organization to dedicate a year-long community service project that is presented to the student body at the school year’s end. Additionally, there is a church and schoolwide community service project each month, and all students are encouraged to participate. We support local organizations such as the SPCA, Fauquier F.I.S.H., and the Fauquier Free Dental Clinic, just to name a few. Saint James’ Episcopal School is accredited by the Virginia Association of Independent Schools (VAIS) and is a member of the National Association of Episcopal Schools. Applications are now being accepted for the 2021-2022 school year, and seats are limited for the upcoming school year.
Just as our preschool has always focused on learning through play and a love of learning, our elementary grades are equally committed to the basic concept that children learn best when they are happy, excited, and engaged. Our solid and successful preschool philosophy is the foundation on which our thriving elementary program was built. By focusing on the foundational years and ending at fifth grade, we can foster extraordinary elementary graduates. At Saint James’, our students don't just meet our challenging academic standards; they also grow spiritually and morally. This winning combination of high expectations, encouraged curiosity, and caring beyond oneself are foundational stepping stones to a lifetime of open-minded and open-hearted learning. Our school's most important assets are our teachers: highly-qualified, loving individuals who treat each child as their own. Our faculty cultivates enriching relationships with students to know them well and appreciate them individually, keeping the student-teacher relationship at the core of the SJES experience. Our dedicated faculty and staff enjoy a work environment that is warm, caring, and centered on creating life-long learners. Regardless of a child's age, what you will quickly learn about a Saint James’ education is that it is like no other. At SJES, your child will truly be known. Because of our Episcopal identity (nurturing the whole child) and our small size, every student is embraced for who they are and what gifts they bring. SJES is a place where you will see older students reading to their younger counterparts and sitting together and holding hands in chapel. Small schools foster a love of learning and SJES does it well. Upon graduating from SJES, all students know who they are and are proud of who they are as well. As you consider enrolling your child at Saint James’ Episcopal
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Expert Contributor
To Buy or Renovate
By Dawn Arruda
That is the Question?
Let’s dive into this question by going over the pros and cons of the renovation project versus the pros and cons of building new.
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enovating a home at any time can be stressful, but doing renovations during COVID can add another layer of aggravation with supply chain delays, unexpected costs, and the risk of unknown people being in your home. I, too, have recently undergone a bathroom renovation and expected to have this take a mere two to two and half weeks, but as of this writing, it has been a solid month, and I am still disrupted and living in chaos. I am excited to see the final renovation, but I am more excited about getting my house back in order! To renovate a space, it may or may not be cheaper (the pandemic has caused lots of price increases, so budgeting can be a bit of a challenge). Set a budget prior to starting and see if that can be met or at least close to it before you start. If you can get a couple of quotes (from licensed and highly recommended contractors) for the work, it will help you determine if it is possible to stay within the set budget,or if you have to decide on a different route, or postpone. You don’t want to have the budget get blown up in the middle of the renovation, and find you are not prepared for the extra cost.
Consider why you are renovating. Are you doing this for the long term pleasure, custom design features, or need more space? Or is the renovation to prepare your outdated home for a potential sale within the near future? This can help you when picking your choices for flooring, finishes, and other upgrades. If you are renovating to sell, you may choose differently than if this is something you are going to live with long term. It may also change how you budget based on if you are selling. Most renovations will only net you 40 to 75 percent of the return for sale purposes, but it will produce more interested buyers if done well, which can increase your sale and help sell faster. When renovating for a sale, consult your agent or a local interior designer or stager in advance, so she can help inform you of trending features and colors. The one improvement that is 100% worth the investment is a new front door! It returns 100% of the investment. Renovating is also a good idea if you cannot find the right home in the school district or neighborhood you are looking to be in. You can keep that great place to live but have the upgrades you want the way you want them. If you are only doing minor renovations like painting, flooring or adding some planking to walls, or finishing a basement space to add more rooms, it can be a real benefit without so much messy tearing out of existing cabinets, walls, or tile. I can speak from a personal view that having the disruptions of renovating, especially working from home, is very uncomfortable. Contractors in and out, coming early or showing up later
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than promised, or not showing up at all, and not being able to leave the house, can really add some extra stress. Try listening to the banging of hardwood floors being laid all day while you are working. Ouch!! I can tell you that when the project is done and you can clear out the dust (I wont even go there, OMG) It can be very satisfying to see what the transformation looks like! Buying a new home versus renovating? Hmm... that is a very interesting question! We talked about the stress of renovating, but if you have ever moved… stress times kids, pets, parents, walk-throughs, temporary living space, etc! Before you decide to move to get that bigger space, nicer neighborhood, different school district or what ever your reason is, make your own list of wants and needs and must-haves before throwing up the For Sale sign. Right now, in the climate we are in, it’s a great time to take advantage of selling your home but finding that new one can be a bit challenging. When inventory is down to the current 2.5 months of inventory, it can be tough to find that home that makes you want to move, so being prepared when you find it is very important, and knowing that possible rental may be your future is important to consider. If you build a new home, you have to be prepared for possibly renting for months, or, "Hey son/dad, can my family/mom and dad and I, hang in your basement for a bit?" Or you have to time the market so you can move out of one and into the other. Buyers of new construction are also competing with the large majority of buyers for the new construction market. Most neighborhoods that are new are selling out or putting you on the wait-list because the demand is so high. The prices are high and climbing as well, so it may be cheaper to renovate your existing home. Do the math and weigh the options carefully to make sure you’re making the right decision. The benefits of finding a new home may be reason enough to take the plunge if its important to you to find the right schools, or getting closer to work if you can’t continue to work from home, or maybe you need to bring in the parents to help out, or just want to have them closer. We have seen so many shifts in priorities due to COVID when it comes to moving. If you are planning to move versus renovating your current home, please contact your agent (we have done this a time or two and they are a great resource) well in advance, so you can discuss some strategies that can help make the move less stressful, help you navigate the current market conditions, and prepare you for what may lie ahead, good and bad. Like any good project, be it renovating or moving, preparation is the key to a successful finish. Remember that this stress is temporary to get you to your end goal. Breathe, find the joy, and get some Vitamin D!
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`Contributed Content
Prevention on the Brain:
How to Protect Yourself from Concussions and Other Injuries Dr. Eric Ahlers, Emergency Department, Fauquier Health
When you think about your health, some of the first things that probably come to mind are healthy eating, exercise, visits with a provider and other steps to help prevent and manage illness and disease. But there is another important factor to consider when thinking about maintaining good health – preventing injuries. Injuries are one of the biggest threats to good health. According to the National Safety Council, preventable injuries are the third leading cause of death in the U.S., behind heart disease and cancer. In 2019, there were 48.3 million nonfatal, preventable injuries for which people sought medical attention; and preventable, injury-related deaths numbered more than 173,000. The majority of those preventable injuries were found to occur at home or in a motor vehicle. Concussions According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), about 30 percent of all injury-related deaths can be attributed to traumatic brain injuries (TBI), which can involve a bump or blow to the head or a penetrating head injury that interferes with brain function. Approximately 150 Americans die from TBI-related injuries each day, and even those who survive may suffer from disabilities that can last a lifetime. A common form of TBI is a concussion, which results from a jolt or hit to the head or a hit to the body. When someone experiences a concussion, the head and brain suddenly and quickly move back and forth, causing the brain to bounce or twist in the skull. This can result in chemical changes and even stretching and damaging of brain cells.
Signs and symptoms of a concussion include: » Inability to remember events before or after a hit or fall » Appearing dazed or stunned » Loss of memory » Difficulty concentrating » Confusion » Clumsiness » Responding slowly to questions » Losing consciousness » Behavior and mood changes » Headache or feeling pressure in the head » Nausea » Balance issues or dizziness » Double or blurry vision Dr. Eric Ahlers » Sensitivity to light or noise » Not “feeling right” or “feeling down” Symptoms can show up shortly following an injury or days later, so it’s important to stay alert to the signs and seek necessary medical care following an injury – especially if a danger sign appears. These can include one pupil being larger than the other; drowsiness; an inability to wake up; a headache that gets worse and does not go away; slurred speech; weakness, numbness or decreased coordination; repeated vomiting or nausea; convulsions or seizures; unusual, confused or agitated behavior; and loss of consciousness. If one or more of these occurs, you should call 9-1-1 or take the injured person to the emergency department for medical attention. Prevention The good news is that many injuries are preventable and there are a number of proactive steps you can take to help protect yourself and others and stay injury-free, including: » Practicing strength and balance exercises » Regular eye exams » Making your home safer with adequate lighting and removing easily tripped-over items » Practicing safe behaviors when engaging in physical activity, including safe play and using proper protective gear (including helmets while biking, skateboarding, etc.) » Using seat belts every time you are in a motor vehicle, and utilizing car and booster seats appropriately for kids 12 and under, and » Avoiding driving after drinking alcohol or using drugs.
Senior adults and adults managing certain disabilities can also benefit from installing grab bars in the bathroom and railings on both sides of stairs, as well as talking to their provider about other ways to prevent falls at home. As the saying goes, “accidents happen,” but by taking simple steps and practicing safe behaviors, you can help yourself and others avoid preventable injuries and stay on the road to good health. When emergencies strike, Fauquier Health is here to help. Our Emergency Department is open 24/7 every day of the year to care for you when you need it most.
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Appleton Campbell Receives 2021 President’s Award from Carrier, Earning Honors as an Outstanding Dealer By Kathy Godfrey, Appleton Campbell Public Relations Manager
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ppleton Campbell is a recipient of the prestigious President’s Award from Carrier A for the seventh year in a row. This award recognizes outstanding dealers in the heating, ventilating, and air conditioning (HVAC) industry.
“The 2021 Carrier President’s Award winners serve as exemplary ambassadors in our industry by providing customers with exceptional service each and every day,” said Justin Keppy, President, NA Residential & Light Commercial, Carrier. “These companies are leaders in their communities and successfully demonstrate how HVAC businesses can thrive in any region. Being named as a President’s Award winner truly reinforces the impact that these businesses have made on the industry and we thank them for helping to set the standard for other Carrier dealers to follow.”
One of Carriers highest honors for dealers, The President’s Award, is given to Carrier Factory Authorized Dealers who achieve excellence in product promotions and deliver superior customer satisfaction. Appleton Campbell is one of the seven recipients in the state of Virginia to be awarded. Recipients of this award demonstrate the very best in operational excellence, business effectiveness and the delivery of cutting-edge technology to its customers. Appleton Campbell demonstrates technical expertise, while also serving as a leader in promoting the Carrier brand and raising the standard of equipment sales. The company exemplifies service excellence and provides exceptional customer care. Appleton Campbell began in 1976 and proudly serves its communities with quality HVAC, Plumbing and Electrical services by honesty, integrity, and experience.
The President’s Award is designed to encourage Carrier dealers to objectively review their businesses and to reward dealers who have excelled in customer satisfaction. This award presents the opportunity for recipients to serve as role models, share best practices and offer peer mentoring to help cultivate excellence across Carrier’s independent dealer network. Mike Appleton, President of Appleton Campbell stated “I am thankful and appreciative for our customers, employees and vendors as we celebrate forty-five years in business together.” To learn more about Appleton Campbell, please visit appletoncampbell.com.
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Homemade Lemon Curd Anita Parris Soule
Spring is here!
And my thoughts and tastes are naturally changing with the seasons to lighter, brighter flavors. As a result, I've been on a bit of a lemon bender lately, and it all began with this lemon curd. Have you ever made homemade lemon curd? It's from a completely different universe than store-bought. There really is no comparison. Store-bought lemon curd is thick, hard, almost like jello, and wayyyy too sweet. Oh, and is usually loaded with food coloring and preservatives. Yuck. Homemade lemon curd, on the other hand, is soft, silky, light, and creamy, and my version is super tart and considerably less sweet than many recipes I've seen. It's all about the lemon and that natural, sunshiny yellow. On a whim, I decided to toss in a bunch of fresh thyme while making this lemon curd, and I'm not sorry. It adds just a hint of herbal flavor, and thyme and lemon are a match made in food heaven. Totally optional, of course, but really fun and elegant. Ingredients:
½ cup powdered sugar zest from one full lemon 3 eggs ¾ cup fresh lemon juice, plus one tablespoon to add at the end ² 4 tablespoons (½ stick) butter, cut into 16 small cubes ² optional: a few sprigs of fresh thyme ² ² ² ²
INSTRUCTIONS: Combine powdered sugar, zest, and lemon juice in a saucepan. If using thyme, add that now as well. Stir to combine and place over medium heat. Crack eggs into a medium bowl and whisk vigorously until light and frothy, about 1 minute. When the lemon juice mixture is very hot, take a small ladle and slowly drizzle hot mixture into eggs while whisking constantly. Add slowly, one ladle at a time, until it is all combined. Pour this mixture back into the saucepan and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until you have a thick, pudding-like consistency that coats the back of your spoon. Pour mixture through a fine mesh strainer set over a clean bowl. Push or whisk mixture through the strainer and discard any solid bits, including thyme, left in the strainer. Add one small cube of butter at a time, and whisk until it is thoroughly combined before adding another cube. Once all butter is combined, add 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice and whisk once more to combine. Place in a jar with a tightly fitting lid or a bowl covered with plastic wrap. Make sure plastic lies directly against the surface of the lemon curd to prevent a skin from forming. Store in the refrigerator for up to a week. You can smear this on biscuits, scones, toast, pancakes, waffles, make cookie sandwiches or fill doughnuts.
Anita Parris Soule is a food-obsessed Warrenton native with a passion for delicious food and beautiful words. She is a blogger, food photographer, and recipe developer at wildthistlekitchen.com/.
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By Planting Trees, We Grow a Brighter Future Assembled by Aimée O’Grady
Locally We Plant Trees We Plant Trees, in June 2019 by Doug and Erik Davis, aims to combat carbon emissions and assist insect pollinators. We caught up with Erik Davis, Founder, and Megan Eastman, Nonprofit Projects Coordinator, for a Q&A. Erik weighed in on why the nonprofit was launched. I grew up watching Captain Planet, and it had an amazing impact on me. My whole life, the scientific community has warned all of us about the threat of climate change, so I decided to try to help fight the proliferation of atmospheric carbon. I read papers and articles for decades until I came up with a simple plan that I believe can help in a big way. That plan is to plant trees. Specifically, we plant indigenous flowering trees. Planting trees native to a region gives them the best chance of survival without additional human maintenance. In this way, we can focus on getting more trees in the ground and not just maintaining what we have done in the past. This allows us to always focus on branching out! By planting indigenous flowering trees, we clean the air and the soil and help feed pollinators while beautifying our planet. And what's most exciting is the more trees we plant, the more trees proliferate! Planting one tree today might mean dozens of trees have sprouted in ten years. With a bit of work and a lot of luck, we may just grow a brighter, greener future.
Megan took over for the remainder of the Q&A. What is the mission of We Plant Trees? Through education and collective work effort, we counter world trends such as global warming. We work to create a future that considers and incorporates sustainable environmental practices into one’s everyday life. The benefits of these tree plantings will provide a rewarding environment of forest solitude and wildlife support, but perhaps more important is the effort to provide for carbon sequestration, improving our ecosystem. These actions also help support the pollinators so essential to our plants' fertilization, and subsequently, our sustenance. We will continue increasing the green canopy of our country with the support of our communities!
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What is most interesting about trees? When you think of a tree, you may imagine a strong trunk and the attractive colors of the tree’s leaves high in the canopy. You may hardly ever consider its underground root system. Although often overlooked, it is fascination to be shared just inches beneath the ground soil. Mycorrhizal fungi are plant fungi that attach to the ends of the tree's root tips and are key players in making the tree that you see above ground so beautiful. This fungus forms a symbiotic relationship with the tree, essentially elongating the roots and bringing in nutrients and water to the trunk on which the original root system might have otherwise missed out. In return, since fungi cannot photosynthesize, the tree gives carbohydrates to the fungi to energize it, so it continues to explore on behalf of the tree beneath the soil. Pretty cool, right? How much work is involved after planting? Enough water should be added around each tree to ensure that the soil is moistened to the depths of the roots. In the heat of summer, this could mean watering a couple of times a week or even every day. In the winter, the soil retains moisture better and should not need nearly as much water. How long do you keep the protective equipment on to protect the tree?
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In a heavily deer-populated area, we recommend that the protective tube remain on for at least a year or two. The weed mat is also a great way to reduce competition for growth around the new tree. Trees will have a higher survival rate if they are protected from wildlife during their first few years.
When is the best time to plant? What seasons? What do you do in other parts of the year? The planting season is Fall-Spring and is weather-dependent. We start in October and plant until the ground freezes and begin again once we can dig. In the summer, we don’t plant. We plan for the next season and involve the community as much as possible with events like tree giveaways with our partner organizations, Friends of the Rappahannock and Goose Creek Association. Where have you planted trees? How do landowners find you? We plant primarily in Fauquier, Loudoun, and Stafford Counties. We Plant Trees partnered with Holly Geary, Executive Director of Goose Creek Association in Middleburg, last summer, which bolstered interest in our mission. How many trees have you planted so far? To date, through dozens of projects, we have planted over 10,000 trees since our startup in 2019, and we expect to hit 16,000 by the end of our Spring season.
What kinds of trees do you plant? We plant trees indigenous to Virginia. These can include an array of species, such as Eastern White Pine, Willow Oak, Sycamore, Red Maple, Tulip Poplar, Eastern Redbud, Flowering Dogwood, River Birch, American Beech, and more! We try our best to take the landowner’s request into consideration, but we purchase the trees in bulk for other planting projects, so they must be a popular species for everyone’s benefit. Do people volunteer to help plant trees? Yes! We encourage volunteers. Many hands make light work, or in this case, plant more trees! For example, depending on tree species, one person can plant around 30 trees in one day. With one volunteer, that number doubles, and so on. How do you help the pollinators? Please explain? Are you planting flowering trees? Yes, we do plant flowering trees such as dogwood, red maple, tulip poplar, plum and apple to attract pollinators. Insect pollinators like honeybees are crucial for the health of our ecosystem!
How is your 501c3 funded? Our nonprofit is run through individual donations. If you would like to support our charity to plant more trees for carbon sequestration, please visit our website, www.weplanttrees.org, for more information. Help us to better the world, one tree at a time! Learn more about We Plant Trees at www.weplanttrees.org.
Globally The Vos Foundation The United Nations has identified 17 sustainable development goals to achieve a more sustainable future. Goal 13 addresses climate action. The United Nations reports that the decade from 2010 – 2019 was the warmest recorded, bringing massive wildfires, hurricanes, droughts, floods, and other climate disasters. David and Patricia Vos from Delaplane have studied climate action from every angle. With a Ph.D. from MIT in Aerospace Dynamics, Estimation, and Controls, David used his analytical mind to dissect the myriad possibilities to combat climate change. His determination was simple: more trees. Based on David’s deductions, the math is elementary. Human activity puts 37 GigaTons of CO2 into the atmosphere annually. With the current number of trees and plants on earth, 15 GigaTons of this CO2 is removed, leaving 22 GigaTons of CO2 remaining in the atmosphere. 22 GigaTons of CO2 will feed One Trillion Trees … essentially buying time for technology to advance to a point where fewer emissions are released annually. David and Patricia Vos launched a global foundation, The Vos Foundation, to promote the need to plant billions of trees to restore environmental balance, support imperiled populations, and advance thoughtful advocacy. Through their efforts and partnerships with global entities, their goal is to plant one trillion trees by 2030. Learn more about this global effort at www.thevosfoundation.org. This Earth Day, We Meet Trees and The Vos Foundation have one request: plant the seeds (or seedlings) today for a better tomorrow.
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As our third anniversary as owners of My Pet’s Friend (MPF) occurs this April, we reflect on the challenges we have faced as a business and a community. At this time last year, we were just beginning to see health restrictions go into effect, businesses and schools reducing their hours or shutting down completely. Like other small businesses, My Pet’s Friend has been impacted by the pandemic. Despite the impacts, though, we feel grateful for a few things: The continued dedication of our team of pet sitters. While there have been fewer requests due to an increase in telework opportunities for our clients, the team has remained available, responding to the variety of calls we get, particularly those to help out our clients taking care of their loved ones, continuing to ensure their ‘family members’ left at home are looked after. Our generous and loyal clients. Many small businesses in this area and around the country have not made it through the pandemic. We are fortunate in that, while we have faced difficult times, we have survived. Without our clients continuing to request service, we could not have made it through. Because of our amazing clients, we are confident My Pet’s Friend will continue serving the county for years to come. The extended My Pet’s Friend ‘family.’ Yes! It is also wonderful that we continue to visit our furry family members—and welcome some new additions into our MPF family. It is truly the best feeling to be invited into our client’s homes to take care of family members. All are special in their own way, showing their gratitude for rubs, scratches, walks, or treats. Again, we thank everyone for continuing to trust My Pet’s Friend with your loved ones. It is our distinct pleasure to care for your precious furry kids. If you’re looking for a new group of friends to visit your loved ones when you can’t, please consider contacting My Pet’s Friend (www.my-pets-friend.com).
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April 2021 Calendar
April 22 Earth Day celebrations throughout the Piedmont Region. Check with your favorite park for their planned activities. PLEASE CONFIRM EVENTS BEFORE AT TENDING. APRIL 8 Adult Spring Flower Arranging
Learn how to take spring flowers and display them in a beautiful arrangement. The instructor will show you what flowers to use and how to use them to make a statement piece that will brighten your home or table. Location: Warrenton Community Center, 430 E. Shirley Ave, Warrenton Time: 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. Age: 18 and older Cost: Free www.facebook.com/events/253519779737952/ APRIL 10 Astronomy Viewing Session
Get a great view of the constellations, planets, and stars at viewing sessions with the Northern Virginia Astronomy Club. No formal program will be presented; however members of the club will be happy to answer your questions about astronomy. Bring your own telescope or observe through one provided. Ages 17 and under must be accompanied by an adult. Time: 7:00 – 11:00 p.m. Location: CM Crockett Park, 10066 Rogues Rd, Midland www.facebook.com/events/447089059959926 APRIL 10 Drive-in Movie: The Addams Family
Time: 8:00 – 10:00 p.m. Cost: Free Location: The Central Fauquier Sports Complex,
5405 Rodgers Drive, Warrenton www.facebook.com/events/1128073120988972 APRIL 11 Atomic Spy’s Son: Discovering the Reality of Your Father’s Secret Life
A Presentation by Award-winning author, Dr. Boria Sax - Dr. Sax will describe his discovery as an adult that many of the strange tensions in his family’s life as he was growing up were due to his father’s espionage for the Soviet Union. He will talk about how to investigate anomalies in the past, as well as the often-difficult task of distinguishing between reasonable speculation and paranoid imaginings. Time: 2:00 p.m. Price: $20, 100% of which is a contribution to the Cold War Museum Location: ONLINE ONLY. Eventbrite ticket buyers will receive a link to the virtual room on the Zoom platform where this event will take place. For more information and ticketing, please visit www.coldwar.org APRIL 17 Clifton Community Woman’s Club Virtual C.A.R.E.S. Competition Winners Announced!
The CCWC C.A.R.E.S. Competition was born of a desire to help the community and inspire creativity. C.A.R.E.S. is an acronym for Creative, Arts, Recording, Education, and Service. Participants entered a photo or three-minute video of their project.~Winners in each category will be recognized on ZOOM on April 17th, with first place winners in each category receiving $100
Historic Garden Week For one week this April, visitors will tour inspired private landscapes, public gardens, and historical sites across Virginia, enjoying our beautiful state at the peak of spring. In addition, over 1,000 world-class floral arrangements created by Garden Club of Virginia members will enhance tour properties. This beloved statewide event will include 30 unique tours organized and hosted by 48 member clubs located from the foothills of the Shenandoah Valley to the beaches of Tidewater. On April 22, Earth Day, the Piedmont Environmental
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and second place winners receiving $50. Children’s first place winners will receive a certificate of achievement. All will receive certificates of participation in this competition fundraiser. We also have advertising bundles for businesses available for $100.~To participate in the ZOOM, or for more information, visit the competition website at http://cliftoncwc.org/cares. APRIL 17 Swingin’ Sock Hop with the Silver Tones
The Silver Tones Swing Band is excited to return to Marshall for the first time in over a year! Don’t miss the soaring horns, hot rhythm section, and dynamic vocals of this 14-piece swing ensemble, featuring top musicians in the area and vocalists Wendy Marie and Gene Bates. The Silver Tones Swing band is an area favorite and has performed all over the DC Metro area and beyond. The Marshall Ruritan Club is a brand-new venue for the Silver Tones, with a beautiful dance floor and plenty of room to spread out. Cost: Advance tickets are $20 per person. Tickets at the door are $25. Student tickets (with ID) are $15. Time: 7:00 – 10:00 p.m. Location: Marshall Ruritan Club, 8400 Salem Ave, Marshall www.facebook.com/events/438060677267790 APRIL 17 Volunteer Day: Tree Planting
Come help us plant trees for a riparian buffer in our pasture! This will take part in two sessions (9 a.m. – 12 p.m. and 2 p.m. – 5 p.m.) but volunteers are welcome attend for the whole day. If
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Council will serve as headquarters for the 88th Historic Garden Week: Warrenton Tour. PEC's office is located conveniently in Old Town Warrenton and showcases a native plant garden specifically designed for an urban/suburban setting. The tour is put on by The Warrenton Garden Club. The beginning of Historic Garden Week dates to 1927 when a flower show organized by the Garden Club of Virginia raised an impressive $7,000 to save trees planted by Thomas Jefferson on the lawn at Monticello. The Garden Club of Virginia operates as a non-profit organization comprised of 48 member clubs and 3,400
volunteers. Proceeds from Historic Garden Week fund the restoration and preservation of Virginia's historic public gardens, provide graduate-level research fellowships and a Garden Club of Virginia Centennial project with Virginia State Parks. Since the first statewide tour, over $17 million has been contributed to these worthwhile causes. Tickets for the Warrenton Tour of Historic Garden Week are $20. More information can be found at www.vagardenweek.org
you have any of the following items, please bring them with you: pickax, shovel, gardening gloves, watering can, mallet. Age: Adults and children 12 and up, accompanied by an adult Time: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Location: The Clifton Institute, 6712 Blantyre Rd, Warrenton www.facebook.com/events/883988695765358 APRIL 18 Forest Bathing Walk
Join Kim Strader, ANFT Certified Nature and Forest Therapy Guide, for a gentle walk (no more than a mile or two) where we will wander and sit. Through a series of invitations and prompts, we will reconnect or deepen our connection with the natural world in a way that supports overall health and wellness. Wear shoes or boots with good tread, bring water to drink and a camp stool or sitting pad. Cost: $50 per person. Time: 9:30 – 11:30 a.m. Sky Meadows State Park, 11012 Edmonds Lane, Delaplane www.dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks/sky-meadows APRIL 21 Barking Rose Brewery Bend and Brew Yoga
fat, healed, and ready to go back out into the wild. Hosted by AERO Animal Education and Rescue Organization. Time: 10:00 a.m. Price: Free Location: Morris Farm Community Pool, 14463 Broadwinged Dr, Gainesville www.facebook.com/events/738341216821770 MAY 2 Spring Beertique
Spring is in the air and we want to celebrate with an outdoor Beertique! An awesome day to come out and support local vendors while sipping on great brews. We will have local artisan vendors featuring one-of-a-kind gifts for mom, great home decor options, clothing, treats and more! Time: 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Price: Free entry
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MAY 8 Drive-In Movie: Playing with Fire
Time: 8:30- 10:30 p.m. Cost: Free Location: Kettle Run High School, Warrenton MAY 17 Boys & Girls Clubs of Fauquier Charity Golf Outing
The event will include a 4-person scramble, box lunch and awards reception following the day of golf. Time: 11:00 a.m. Cost: $150 Individual Golfer Location: Evergreen Country Club, Haymarket www.bgcfauquier.org
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Every 2 weeks at Barking Rose Brewing Co. Perfect for any fitness level, please join us for a fun and relaxing morning in our beautiful taproom. Bring a yoga mat and a bottle of water. Cost: $20 a person and include a 50-minute yoga class and a flight of beers Time: 11:00 a.m. Location: 9057 Old Culpeper Road, Warrenton MAY 1 Box Turtle Release
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