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The Geyers Focus on Family
THIS ISSUE:
- FRESH Hosts Family-Friendly Summer Events—p. 10 - A Special Mother’s Day Dedication—p.11 - Bird Watching in Brookside at the Auburn Wetlands—p.12 Cover photo by The Little Photo Shop
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Brookside Neighbors!
AS I WAS PREPARING for the May issue of Brookside Neighbors, spring break was upon us. This year, we elected to try something new for vacation and rented an RV for a few nights. We know many people who have been RVing since COVID and wanted to know what it was all about! We set off to southern Virginia to a charming campground where the kids rode their bikes in endless loops, played on a sandy, pond beach, and chased lizards during the day. Our evenings were spent cooking over a campfire, making s’mores, and collecting frogs. Leading up to this vacation, I was craving the outdoors. I just want to be outside and the five days we were away were exactly what I needed. Fresh air, new landscapes, and wholesome, simple fun. As I put this issue together, I had uplifting, healthy activities in mind. This month we meet the Geyer family whose focus is firmly set on their children. This lovely couple works so hard to provide a well-balanced childhood for their children, as well as other children in their community and nationwide. You can read their story on page 6. Our feature nonprofit is one that families with children in the public school system may be familiar with. FRESH’s mission is to inspire and promote healthy lifestyle choices through nutrition, movement, and literacy. Read more about FRESH on page 10. We also have pieces that will encourage you to get out and about this month! Count dragonflies at the Clifton Institute or take a walk at the Auburn Wetlands. These are great options to bring your mother to celebrate her special day this month! Wherever your plans take you this month, I hope you welcome the warmer weather and outdoor activities with renewed energy and exuberance! We wish all our mothers, their mothers, mothersin-law, grandmothers, and mothering friends a wonderful Mother's Day! We hope you enjoy this issue.
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EXPERT CONTRIBUTORS 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. 540-205-8843 | 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 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 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 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 FAMILY LAW, CRIMINAL LAW, WILLS, PERSONAL INJURY, AND TRAFFIC LAW 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, basic wills, medical directives, powers of attorney, and personal injury. The firm also includes attorneys Alyssa Phillips, an experienced family law advocate, 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 their clients. (540) 347-6595 | www.mbwalaw.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 spent 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 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.” 540-937-4181 | www.stallardroad.com | stallardroad@gmail.com CABINET PAINTING Heather’s Painted Treasures | Heather Workman Heather Workman is the owner and operator of Heather’s Painted Treasures. Her team specializes in taking tired and dated cabinetry and giving 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 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 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 to 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
EXPERT CONTRIBUTORS ORTHODONTICS TEEM Orthodontics Dr. Madueke Ekoh Dr. Ekoh's journey started in Nigeria, obtaining his Pre-Bachelors in Dental Surgery before emigrating to the U.S. He received his Doctorate in Dental Surgery and Orthodontist certificate at Howard University. To keep up with the advances in orthodontic care, Dr. Ekoh regularly attends numerous seminars, and is an active member in several professional associations, including the American Association of Orthodontists. He lives in Haymarket with his wife and four children. “My vision is to make advanced, high quality and cutting-edge orthodontic care available and affordable to everyone. I believe that great orthodontic care should not only improve the smile, but help people experience the joy of living better." 703-753-4777 | teemortho.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 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 having voted him “Best Chiropractor” every year since 2006. 540-349-8989 | www.advantagehealthchiropractic.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
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
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 PET DAYCARE Pawz Dog Daycare | Wanye Solomon, Owner The staff at Pawz Paradise Doggie Daycare has the pleasure to present their new business, located in the heart of Warrenton, to the readers of Brookside Neighbors. Pawz has been in operation since last July, with the help of Biscuits Dog Walking & Sitting which are both owned by Kettle Run High School graduate Wanye Solomon. They are hoping to bring you some interesting quotes and topics about dog life. Pawz Paradise is known especially for their social engagement activities and dog daycare curriculum. 540-680-2459 | PawzParadise.org 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
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Resident Feature
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The Geyer Family, Corbin, Joshua, Adaline, April, and Natalie
Focus on Family
By Aimée O’Grady | Photography by The Little Photo Shop
APRIL AND JOSHUA GEYER GREW UP in the same Arizona town, but it wasn’t until they were young adults that they met. April was working in Scottsdale and Joshua was a student at Arizona State University. Joshua, an electrical engineer, interned in D.C. during his junior year of college and was later offered a job. This brought the couple east shortly after they married. They lived in Great Falls near family for a few years before moving to Fauquier County in 2019. The couple enjoys the four seasons that Virginia offers and are still captivated each year when fall and winter come, but nonetheless, they miss the bright Arizona sky and the Colorado River. “We are water people and like to wakeboard and water ski. We make sure to do both each year when we return to visit with family,” said April. April and Joshua have three children, 11-year-old Natalie, 9-year-old Corbin, and 6-year-old Adaline, enrolled in Covenant Christian Academy in Vint Hill. “We love the school; it’s one of the reasons we moved to Fauquier County," said April. April left a marketing career to stay home with their kids.
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When Adaline entered kindergarten, she made a list of potential career choices to re-enter the workforce. “The biggest criterion for a new career is flexibility, I needed to prioritize my kids," said April. April jokes that to learn what someone loves you just need to look at their checkbook. “People will spend the most money on the things they love the most. For us, it’s our kids. We are very comfortable with where we are in life and proud of the family we are raising. I knew that when I returned to the workforce, it had to be the right move for my family.” April reached out to the realtor who sold them their house. “I loved the experience I had with Julia FoardLynch. I asked if I could join her team.” Foard-Lynch did more than let April join her team. She created a new one, Cornerstone Realty, part of Century 21. “I decided to join a team because I knew that I would be hesitant to hire someone who had just earned their license, so I wanted to have the support of a team to
reassure my clients,” she said. Her instincts were on point and earned April the Rookie of the Year award for her 2021 sales. April approaches real estate with her heart. “At the end of the day, I want my clients to know that I represent them and their interests. Virginia is a Buyer Beware state, which means sellers don’t have to disclose information about flood plains, cemeteries, and easements, among other things. When I show up to a listing with a family, I come prepared with maps and information, so they can make well-informed decisions about the house they are considering.” After a family closes on a house, April stays in touch. “My clients are always surprised to see that I stay in contact with them when the sale is done,” she said. The flexibility of real estate and the support of her team make it possible for April to attend her kids’ soccer games. “I’m lucky to have a team that will help me with administrative duties so I can attend soccer games with WYSC and take Corbin to Tae Kwon Do lessons. The kids all also take music lessons. Natalie and Adaline take piano lessons and Corbin recently switched from piano to guitar.” For April, real estate catered to her growing family’s interests.
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While April manages the kids’ activities and the home, Joshua works for a federal contractor on outer-space satellites. “He’s proud of the fact that when our military members are overseas, it’s the satellites that he works on that help them stay connected to their families back home," said April. When Joshua is home, he is a hands-on father and fully engaged with his kids. “He loves to play with Legos, shoot Nerf guns, or play basketball.” Joshua also enjoys reading to the kids each evening. April is an active volunteer in the community. “I am proud to be one of the women working with Habitat for Humanity on the Women Can Build Team. We are in the process of working with a single mother of five kids to build her home in Warrenton. The house is expected to be completed by October. It feels good to help another mother provide safe and secure housing for her family,” said April. Whether helping a family find their forever home, keeping families connected worldwide, building a home for a family in need, or taking care of their own, the Geyer’s focus is firmly fixed on family.
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real estate update
REAL ESTATE ACTIVITY Closed Date
DOM
Address
Beds
Full Baths
Half Baths
List Price
Closed Price
BROOKSIDE 3/1/2022
4
6557 Wellspring Ct
5
4
1
$875,000
$875,000
3/11/2022
5
1215 Brittle Ridge Rd
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2
1
$730,000
$725,000
3/18/2022
4
6920 Emma Ct
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5
1
$985,000
$1,091,000
$749,999
$780,536
THE WOODS AT WARRENTON 3/28/2022
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6341 Barn Owl Ct
4
3
1
54
3605 Sutherland Ct
4
3
$625,000
$615,000
VINT HILL 3/4/2022
WARRENTON CHASE 3/15/2022
0
7744 Warrenton Chase Dr
6
5
$899,000
$995,000
3/18/2022
3
7835 Wellington Dr
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4
$849,999
$851,000
3/28/2022
4
7897 Wellington Dr
5
3
$849,000
$842,000
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Every home in Warrenton, Virginia is unique and I don’t use a cookie-cutter approach. When 93% of buyers shop online before requesting a showing, it is important to put your best foot forward before the home is listed. I’ll walk you through that process every step of the way. I position and promote your house to qualified buyers. Make your listing appointment with me today! APRIL GEYER 571.775.0092
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By Megan Oakley
FRESH Hosts Family-Friendly Summer Events
SUMMER IS FAST APPROACHING and as every parent knows, keeping kids active and engaged is the key to a successful summer break! If you’re looking for more ways to keep your children busy this summer (without having to travel far), Fauquier Reaches for Excellence in School Health - better known as “FRESH” - has you covered! Maybe you’ve heard of FRESH from your school-aged children. FRESH visits elementary school cafeterias each month and hosts recipe tastings of local fruits and vegetables, such as apples, spinach, or sweet potatoes. Or perhaps you’ve run into FRESH at the Warrenton Farmers Market. They bring free books, games, and nutrition related activities to the market on the first Saturday of every month for Kids Day. But did you know that FRESH also hosts a series of family-friendly summer events? Keep reading for more information! A Fauquier County Public Schools program funded by the PATH Foundation, FRESH is on a mission to inspire and promote healthy lifestyle choices through nutrition, movement, and literacy enrichment. Three program areas—‘FRESH Eats’, ‘FRESH Moves’, and ‘FRESH Reads’ —operate within each of the county’s public schools. FRESH Eats focuses on nutritional education during cafeteria recipe tastings. FRESH Moves incorporates more movement opportunities throughout the schools day, including installing indoor and outdoor sensory paths and most recently piloting calming and refocusing techniques in the classroom. FRESH Reads carries on the mission of former mobile-library, Books on the Bus (BOB), and brings featured library books and literacy activities to school and public libraries each month. They’ve also recently installed a Story Walk® at Brumfield Elementary School. FRESH wants children to recognize that regularly eating healthy, exercising, and reading can make their minds and bodies feel great while also being lots of fun!
A fourth program area, ‘FRESH on Wheels’, brings FRESH Eats, Moves, and Reads programming out into the community, where you’ll see their colorfully branded white vans packed full of entertainment. This summer, ‘FRESH on Wheels’ will travel around Fauquier county to host a series of weekly recreational events in June and July. Each event will offer children the opportunity to play fun games, take home free books and other surprises, participate in engaging learning activities, and view demonstrations from other community partners. FRESH will also partner with Fauquier FISH during these events to make food available to families in need of support over the summer. Check out the schedule of events to find FRESH near the Brookside community this summer! For additional ‘FRESH on Wheels’ locations, please visit our website at: https://www.fauquierfresh.org/ community-events. Want to stay up-to-date on all the FRESH happenings? Sign up for the monthly newsletter, featuring information about FRESH Eats, FRESH Moves, and FRESH Reads programming along with a calendar of family-friendly events across Fauquier, including where you can find ‘FRESH on Wheels.’ Visit www.fauquierfresh.org to sign up today!
Family-Friendly Events Weekly June 14-July 18 Tuesdays Vint Hill Community Center 12:30-1:30 Wednesdays Brumfield Elementary 9:30-11 Ritchie Elementary 12:45-1:45 Bradley Elementary 5-6:30 For additional locations, visit: www.fauquierfresh.org/community-events
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Birds at Auburn Wetlands By Jennifer Bowman | Photos provided by Jennifer Bowman, Auburn Wetlands
FAUQUIER COUNTY HOLDS A SECRET.
Tucked away in plain sight, just across from the Brookside Community Pool, is a small, wildlife oasis that supports a surprising variety of birds. But if you didn’t know this treasure was here it would be easy to miss. And perhaps the obscurity is what makes it unique, a prime spot for birds to gather and roost, preen, paddle, waddle, and wade. The Auburn Wetlands are home to a select group of birds that stay throughout the year. It also serves as a temporary host for migrating birds, as well as a summer getaway for those lingering through the warm Virginia months. All told, more than 100 species have been identified over the past 10 years, making this location a favorite among those bird watchers in the know. At the corner of Riley Road and Brookside Parkway, this small sanctuary is maintained by Brookside Homes Association and protected by the Army Corps of Engineers. Its friendly confines allow visitors to easily take in the wetlands’ thriving beauty. And newly added benches along the eastern perimeter invite visitors to sit a spell, watch, and listen. Nearly any given day Canada geese wade through the wetlands’ shallow pools. A great blue heron stands ankle-
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deep or glides effortlessly along the water’s surface. Cardinals, mockingbirds, red-bellied woodpeckers, and Carolina wrens turn up to chatter in surrounding trees. Song sparrows and Eastern bluebirds hop and hunt along the grassy path before scurrying off to safe cover. Come spring, red-winged blackbirds return to perch atop bare and bending stems. Stocky belted kingfishers arrive with their rata-tat-tat call before dive-bombing for food. Kingfishers often perch in the large sycamore tree, on posts, or along nearby utility wires. Both males and females have blue and white coloring (similar to jays), but it’s the female who sports a rust-colored midriff, or belt. Tree swallows, with their distinctive royal blue back and gleaming white underparts, forage near the waters at seemingly break-neck speed. Bright American goldfinches show up pulling at thistledown.
And wood ducks have been known to favor the wetlands for raising their young. The sight of fuzzy ducklings paddling after their mother is one to be savored. Migratory birds like sandpipers and yellowlegs stop en route to warmer climes. A tan pectoral sandpiper stayed for a few days in late March. It was on its way north from South America to breeding grounds in the Arctic, a distance of more than 5,000 miles. Pectorals are not often seen in Fauquier County. But one arrived this year and replenished itself at the Auburn Wetlands.
consider this location a hot spot. In fact, out of 80 such hotspots throughout Fauquier County, the spot that ranks 20th is the Auburn Wetlands, Fauquier’s secret, hidden in plain sight. DID YOU KNOW: Auburn Wetlands Ranks 20th out of 80 Birding Hotspots in Fauquier County. 134 bird species have been identified at the Auburn Wetlands since 2012. For more information about what type of birds visit the wetlands and when, go to https://ebird. org/hotspot/L9798114. Click on Illustrated Checklist. Or consider joining the Birds of Fauquier group on Facebook.
As summer edges in so do new arrivals, including flycatchers, Pewees, phoebes, and kingbirds, that can all be seen looping out and back from branch tips and snatching at insects. Green herons return too, wading slowly through the water or crouched low stalking their prey. July is a good time to watch for great egrets, large, lanky, and white. And tiny ruby-throated hummingbirds dart in and out of the fragrant, pink mimosa pompoms. A flash of orange and yellow indicates the orchard orioles have arrived from their winter in Central America. While most bird activity hovers near the waters, a scan across treetops can reveal a red-shouldered hawk, bald eagle, or even the occasional osprey perched high. Visitors may also catch sight of rabbits, deer, various dragonflies, scores of pollinators, and turtles of gradient sizes at the Auburn Wetlands. When temperatures drop, however, birds are once again on the move. As some begin their annual trek south, the wetlands play host to a spate of migratory ducks. Hooded mergansers, blue-winged teals, gadwalls, ringnecked ducks, Northern shovelers, and pintails have all been observed here. In total, 134 bird species have been identified in the wetlands. It is no wonder local birding enthusiasts
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The Time of Our Lives By Natalie Voss | Photos by Hannah Hendrickson
AS WE GROW, we are told high school will be the time of our lives, but when you’re living it, it doesn’t always feel like it. Within just a quick four years, we mature faster than we realize. If I could go back and tell my fourteen-year-old self what I know now, I imagine things would have been very different. Even though I still have one more year left until I walk across the stage at graduation, I still have a lot more to learn from my teachers and peers. With seniors graduating in just a couple of weeks and reminiscing on the past four years they’ve spent inside the walls of Kettle Run High School, I asked some of them if they had any advice for the rest of us. Time really does fly like everyone says it does, but in high school, it’s amplified. Since we’re constantly growing and changing it’s hard to come to terms with some things, whether it’s drifting away from friends we’ve known since middle school, watching high school sweethearts drift apart, or deciding that college isn’t for everyone. One of the hardest lessons to learn in high school is navigating friendship and knowing who really has your back. Ethan Nowland, a graduating senior with plans to go into the Air Force, wanted to give some advice on that topic, saying, “Nobody else values your time and effort as much as yourself. Nobody but yourself will have your back in any situation, and don’t change your morals just because of
someone else’s opinion.” We learn valuable life lessons in high school to prepare all of us for the real world, and I think what Ethan said was one of them. When we’re younger we watch shows like Pretty in Pink and Ferris Bueller’s Day Off, that create this unrealistic dream of what high school is supposed to be like. They set up unrealistic expectations of how high school is going to play out. We’ve all had some great high school memories, like how riled up and animated the Cage gets during a football game when the Kettle Run Cougars score a touchdown. However, it’s nothing like the picture we had painted in our heads by directors out in Los Angeles. I personally always thought there would be football players participating in the spring musical, and I was devastated when I found out I was extremely wrong. High School was supposed to be about finding out who you are, but how can you do that when you got your license less than two years ago. Though not many tell you, the best way to get a better idea of who you are and what you want to do after graduation is to join clubs and step out of your comfort zone. Kevin Riley, who will be attending WVU in the fall, and who is known for not only being a football player but also an active member in DECA, said one of the most important things in high school he learned was, “Participate in as many clubs and extracurriculars as you can. Not only does it look good on college and job applications, but you might end up enjoying it.” He couldn’t be more right. You’ll never know if you’re interested unless you try it, and it might even help you figure out what you want to do after high school. “Throughout high school, I’ve gone through many friendships. Although I have many friends that are considered ‘school friends’, that I just talk to at school, I have three close ones that have stayed with me through the years. Granted we’ve had many up and downs and petty arguments, but I’m glad that I’ve had them. In high school, it’s easy to see everything as you against the world and it makes it so much easier having someone to depend on and stand up for you. Looking back, I’m so grateful to have met so many people at Kettle Run, and I’m so sad to leave them behind when I go to the University of Tennessee in the fall. But I can definitely see myself staying close with a few friends from high school even through college. A big lesson I’ve learned is to be kind. High school is a rough time for everyone, spreading rumors and fake stories are bound to happen, and I’ve found that it’s easiest to just be kind to everyone and not let small comments or rude jabs get to you”, said Hannah
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Hendrickson. High school is always made out to be the Golden Days, but over time we simply forget the rumors and backstabs, because they no longer matter after you walk across that stage in May. Football games, prom, and late Friday nights spent at IHOP laughing and gossiping will be missed but not forgotten. As the seniors are ready to graduate and the juniors are ready to dominate the school as seniors, the most important thing is to keep your head held high no matter where your future takes you. It’s just high school, and as a senior, you simply need to enjoy the time you have left because it’ll soon be gone, and you’ll never get to go back to “the good ole days.” Article By Natalie Voss, KRHS Student Journalist: Natalie Voss is a junior at Kettle Run High School who loves sports, writing, and helping the community. She hopes to go into the sports marketing field in college.
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As in years past, Brookside Neighbors would like to recognize your high school and college graduates. Take a photo of your senior doing something she or he loves and send the high-resolution photo to us at aogrady@bestversionmedia.com. Tell us which school your senior attended and what they plan to do this fall. Please do not send professional photos. We will need your photo by May 13th for the June magazine, but if we receive any afterwards, those will be featured in the July issue!
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By Bert Harris, Co-director
Clifton Institute to Host Second Annual Dragonfly Count on June 26th
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housands of species are likely to be threatened with extinction by habitat loss and climate change, but scientists know remarkably little about changes in population sizes of different species. So, it’s hard to keep track of which species are most vulnerable to extinction. Limited funding is available
for scientists to monitor animal populations, and the best datasets are actually collected by volunteers. One of the most comprehensive surveys is the Christmas Bird Count, which began in 1900. Each December, volunteers do 2,500 Christmas Bird Counts across North America. Birds are counted by volunteer birdwatchers in a 15-milediameter count circle. The annual surveys of the same count circle yield valuable data on population trends of hundreds of species of birds. It all started with birds, but the North American Butterfly Association has administered similar volunteer-led counts of butterflies since 1993. Now 450 butterfly counts are done in North America each year and these surveys are yielding rigorous information on the status of butterfly species across the continent. Dragonflies are another charismatic group of insects that deserve our attention. Excellent field guides are now available for dragonflies so that just about any species can be identified with a good look through binoculars or a photo. But dragonflies have only recently caught the attention of the general public, and very few annual surveys of dragonflies are done.
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Last year we launched the Clifton Institute dragonfly count to start monitoring these beautiful and fascinating insects. A huge diversity of dragonflies and damselflies are found in Fauquier and Prince William counties: 72 species and counting! This is because we have an impressive variety of wetland habitats in our area, and the ranges of several northern and southern species overlap in northern Virginia. The count circle (see map) includes a wide variety of aquatic habitats, including a bog, fish-free marshes, lakes with abundant lily pads, and a variety of clean streams and rivers that range from tiny seeps all the way up to the Rappahannock River. On the one-day count last year, we found 51 species of dragonflies and damselflies, including rare species like the Sphagnum Sprite and Appalachian Jewelwing and beauties like the Banded Pennant and Blue-ringed Dancer (see photos). Who knows what we’ll find this year! We will divide the circle up into several areas, which teams of people clamp-tipped emerald will cover. Each team will have a leader who is an experienced dragonfly observer. Beginners are welcome! We will also host a dragonfly identification workshop at the Clifton Institute on June 11th. Please visit cliftoninstitute. org/events to sign up for one or both of these free events. Also please let us know if you live inside the count circle and you have a fish-free pond or marsh or a pond with lily pads or other emergent aquatic vegetation on your property that you would like to be included in the count. Last year one of the most productive spots we visited was the Auburn Middle School wetland that is on the Brookside property. It was teeming with dragonflies, including the Halloween Pennants (see photo). We look forward to seeing you in June!
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Overnight Sourdough Pancakes
Recipe
Recipe and Photos By Anita Parris Soule
Ingredients
FOR THE OVERNIGHT FERMENT
PANCAKES ARE A BELOVED weekend tradition in many homes and ours is no exception. Making them is one of the coziest ways to get the morning going and it really makes the weekend special. I used to be so amazed at how my grandma could mix up pancake batter without looking at a recipe. I was in awe of the fact that she had made them so many times that she just knew. While she never made sourdough pancakes, these still remind me of her. These Overnight Sourdough Pancakes begin with an overnight, room-temperature ferment. This not only adds a lovely, balancing tang to the pancakes, but it also provides all of the great gut-health and digestibility benefits of sourdough. Then the next morning, a few more ingredients are added right before cooking. The process is so simple and so rewarding.
1 cup sourdough starter, unfed
1 cup milk *see notes
and ¼ cups unbleached all1 purpose flour *see notes
2 teaspoons honey
FOR THE FINAL BATTER
¼ cup melted butter or coconut oil
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract or paste
¼ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
FOR FRYING
Coconut oil (or oil/butter of choice)
For this recipe, I use an unfed starter, either room temperature or straight out of the fridge, what some might call sourdough discard although I don't really ever discard my starter. As soon as you add the sourdough starter to the other pancake ingredients, it becomes active and bubbly right before your eyes as it hungrily feeds on the flour and honey. It's like magic and it makes me smile every time. I like to fry these pancakes in my cast iron skillet - nice and hot with plenty of coconut oil. I love the flavor the coconut oil lends and I also love the crispy edges the pancakes get from both the cast iron and the coconut oil. We do have an electric griddle which is great for pancakes, but I really prefer the cast iron for these.
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1. In a large bowl or spouted pitcher, mix the sourdough starter, milk, flour, and honey until thoroughly combined. Cover loosely and leave at room temperature until the next morning. 2. The next morning, add the remaining ingredients and whisk well to combine. 3. Preheat a cast-iron skillet or griddle over medium heat until nice and hot. 4. Add 2 tablespoons of coconut oil, allow to melt, and then add about 1/3 cup of batter per pancake. Fit as many as you can into your skillet without overcrowding. 5. Cook until golden brown on the first side, flip, and cook until golden brown on 2nd side. 6. Repeat, adding more coconut oil as needed, for remaining batches. 7. Serve with plenty of butter and syrup.
NOTES I usually use raw, full-fat milk but I have used both whey and buttermilk before with great results. I am sure you could use goat milk, plantbased milk, really whatever milk you prefer.
Just plain, all-purpose flour is great, but I love using whole wheat pastry flour in this recipe. It is a very finely ground whole wheat flour. If you don't have whole wheat pastry flour but want to use some whole wheat, I'd suggest using a blend of regular whole wheat flour and all-purpose. I think all whole wheat would be too dense. Rye flour is very good here too.
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. Check her out on Facebook @wildthistlekitchen.blog, Instagram @wild.thistle.kitchen, and Pinterest @wildthistlekitchen.
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Opportunities For Students This Summer
WITH LESS THAN A MONTH OF SCHOOL LEFT, students are excited for the freedom of summer. The last school day for Fauquier County is scheduled for May 25. Summertime allows students to do whatever they want, from traveling to relaxing at home. For two months, they have the independence to pursue their interests. Many take this opportunity to attend camps, volunteer, and work. Fauquier County Parks and Recreation hosts several events for people of all ages to attend throughout the summer. This year is special because it is the parks department's 50th Anniversary. Each month, there will be an extra activity dedicated to its anniversary. All summer events are listed in the Spring/Summer Good Times Programming Guide. The guide can be found on the Fauquier County Government website. The program includes activities for kids, teens, adults, seniors, and families. There are many options that cover a variety of interests: art, history, environment, nature, sports, and
more. These mini-camps can be a great way to learn something and have fun with friends. Check out the program for event registration and fee information. Another good opportunity this summer is to volunteer locally. Along with making an impact in the community, it can be a good resume builder. The PATH Foundation is a philanthropic charitable foundation that supports Fauquier, Rappahannock, and Culpeper counties. Their mission is to strengthen the health and vitality of our community through grants. They offer many volunteer projects throughout the year, especially in the summer. The PATH Foundation has a website, www.letsvolunteer. org. This website maintains a calendar of events throughout the year, and the qualifications needed to volunteer. The foundation connects with organizations across the three counties, with many different events happening. A local organization, Fauquier FRESH, is funded by a PATH Foundation grant. This program is dedicated to health in our community and has volunteer
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Warrenton Farmers Market SATURDAYS mean great food at the Warrenton Farmers Market! Featuring all-locally grown and produced fruits, vegetables, poultry, pork, beef, eggs, pies, breads, and too-many-more-to-name are at the Warrenton Farmers Market! Every Saturday Time: 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Location: Behind 21 Main, 1st St & Main St., Warrenton www.facebook.com/warrentonfarmersmarkets Coffee & Conversation 7179 New Hope Lane, Warrenton, VA 20187. Thursdays from 10 a.m. to noon, Spiritual Care Support Ministries opens to the community to provide fellowship, encouragement, and hope through conversation with others. We invite you to come for a cup of coffee, tea, light refreshments, and a place to chat. Please visit www.scsm.tv or call 540-349-5814 for more information. Spiritual Care Support Ministries at 7179 New Hope Lane, Warrenton, VA 20187 offers support groups/counseling and special events for those experiencing the death of a loved one, divorce, and chronic illness. Services are free. For upcoming events and times go to the website www.scsm.tv or call 540-349-5814 Live Music in Old Town Warrenton Check out Denim and Pearls and Gloria’s for live music on Main Street every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday night! www.denimandpearlsrestaurant.com www.centerofwarrenton.org MAY 7 Colonel Mosby Tour The Fauquier Historical Society is hosting a walking tour of Warrenton featuring sites related to the “Grey Ghost,” John Singleton Mosby, at the Fauquier
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MAY 20 Keith L. Hill Memorial Golf Event Come golf fore charity. Raffle, prizes, and fun! Proceeds benefit Amherst A Better Chance which prepares young men for college and leadership roles in the broader community. Time: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. * Cost: $70 per person (lunch included) @Prince William Golf Course 14631 Vint Hill Road, Nokesville www.princewilliamgolf.com/events MAY 22 The Cold War Museum presents: From Warsaw with Love: Polish Spies, the CIA, and the Forging of an Unlikely Alliance John Pomfret will draw from his recent book From Warsaw with Love to tell us the remarkable story of how Polish intelligence officers forged an alliance with the CIA in the twilight of the Cold War during an intelligence crisis. This event is virtual. Time: 2:00 – 3:30 p.m. Cost: $20; 100% going to the Cold War Museum Visit www.coldwar.org and select About Us MAY 24 Photo Walk in Old Town Warrenton Take a photo walk around Old Town hosted by McClanahan Camera Cost: Free but will be canceled if the weather is inclement. Location: Old Courthouse steps on Main Street. For more info email: info@mccamera.com MAY 28 Strawberry Fest Memorial Day Weekend It’s strawberry season! Fresh Strawberries, Strawberry Shortcake, strawberry ice cream, and strawberry sangria!! Time: May 28, noon until May 30, 5:00 p.m. Location: Valley View Farm, 1550 Leeds Manor Road, Delaplane www.valleyviewva.com MAY 29 Fiery Trials of Bel Air During the Civil War Front Royal is home to the Bel Air mansion, which witnessed much of the fighting and movement in the Shenandoah Valley during the Civil War. Join a historian as we dive into the history of the home and life of diarist Lucy Buck, who lived at Bel Air during the war. Location: Virginia Piedmont Heritage Area, 1461 Atoka Road, Marshall VA 20115 www.piedmontheritage.org JUNE 3 DVH Farmers Market - Opening Day Join us in celebrating the opening day of our new farmers' market. Time: 400 – 7:00 p.m. Location: Larry Weeks Community Pool, 4248 Bludau Dr., Warrenton
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My Mom. MY MOM IS… Amazing, kind, joyful, loving, caring, reassuring, sweet, and funny. She makes me laugh. Thanks to Anna Jarvis there's a holiday to celebrate all those things about my mom. THANKS ANNA JARVIS. And thanks mom! I love you! A BRIEF HISTORY OF MOTHER’S DAY
ANNA MARIE JARVIS IS CREDITED with the May holiday honoring Mother’s held on the second Sunday of the month. She began a movement to establish a day for maternal commemoration after the passing of her own mother, who longed for such a day. Jarvis’ mother encouraged her daughter to pursue higher education and she attended what is today Mary Baldwin University in Staunton, VA. After receiving her two-year diploma, she worked in the public school system in Grafton, WV. Throughout her life, she remained in close contact with her mother. When her father died, her mother moved in with Jarvis where she spent the rest of her life. Three years after her mother’s death on May 12, 1907, Jarvis held a ceremony to recognize her mother and all of the mothers at her mother’s church, Andrews Methodist Episcopal Church. While she did not attend the event, she sent 500 white carnations for those who did. The symbolism of the white carnation is relevant: Its whiteness is to symbolize the truth, purity and broadcharity of mother love; its fragrance, her memory, and her prayers. The carnation does not drop its petals, but hugs them to its heart as it dies, and so, too, mothers hug their children to their hearts, their mother love never dying. When I selected this flower, I was remembering my mother’s bed of white pinks. Within five years, nearly every state observed the day. President Woodrow Wilson made it a national holiday in 1914. Jarvis died on November 24, 1948 and is buried next to her mother.
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