B rookside JUNE 2020
An exclusive magazine serving the residents of Brookside, Vint Hill, Snow Hill, Jamison’s Farm, Warrenton Chase and the surrounding neighborhoods.
ALSO INSIDE: Trucking Tribute: Getting Everything Delivered - pg. 14
Neighbors
Community Services Continue to Serve During COVID-19 - pg. 18 Congratulations Class of 2020! More Featured Students! - pg. 20
Chris Gay
Returns Home to Fauquier
With His Famil y
Cover photo by The Little Photo Shop
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Summer is here! What a long, strange spring that was! Since Friday the 13th back in March that lived up to its infamy, I have tried to focus on the positive. I have tried to relish this unexpected time together, the simpler things in life and how our days have transformed from hectic, overwhelming, and more often than not, chaotic, to days that lacked any semblance of a schedule, routine or, in some cases, basic hygiene. Mind you, I tried. That first night of distance-learning, I left a short list of activities for each of my three elementary-school aged children—one for reading, math, and writing. Their pencils, sharpened, were placed neatly on their desks. In the morning, once breakfast was over, the alarm on the microwave was set indicating the time to turn off the T.V., get dressed and come to my office, where their school stations were set. As I sit in my office now, two months from that day, there are ground bits of muffin in the rug, random papers strewn about, I see only one pencil, and a bowling ball, tea pot, chess piece, hangar, and…well, you get the idea. Things went sideways and they went sideways FAST! Some weeks I focused on a subject. During space week we did the egg drop (which was tons of fun and I learned that our chickens eat plenty of calcium!), watched Apollo 13 (that counts right?) and a NASA movie about Space Camp because neither Netflix nor Amazon Prime carried that classic movie. That week went over better than the Great Dust Bowl week. And after a lot of rain? We floated rubber ducks in our small creek, and I called it physics. But here we are, in summer. Like Olaf, these are the days I literally dream about all year. This year they arrived with little celebration. They were just another monotonous day following many, monotonous days. I hear a lot of people talking about crystal balls…and how no one has one. So, while it is mid-May as I write this, it will be in your mailboxes in mid-June. From my distant seat, I hear about the Phases, I see events shyly being scheduled for July 1 and beyond. And I am grateful. I am grateful for my friends and neighbors who wore those masks, even if they didn’t want to. Because at the very beginning, we were told, if everyone thinks the at-home orders are for nothing, it is because they worked. And worked they did. Our region saw cases of COVID-19 that did not overwhelm our healthcare facilities. Thank goodness! The at-home orders were not without consequences of course. Our small businesses that work so hard to make this community unique have suffered greatly. As you begin to venture out, at your own pace and within your own comfort-level, I encourage you to visit with our small businesses and attend local events as they are planned. This issue we welcome Chris and Kendall Gay. Chris moved away for some time but realized that Warrenton is the right place to raise his family and thankfully his wife agreed. He is the father of two small children and a business owner that brings comfort to people when they need it most. You can read his story on page 6. Kaitlyn Nickson brings us up to date on the work of Rappahannock Rapidan Community Services that brings much-needed services to five counties in our region. Its story can be found on page 18. We also hear from Dave Petty and learn what is has been like working in the transportation industry over the past few months. Pablo Teodoro shares the uplifting story of Great Harvest Bread Co., from the brink of bankruptcy to living its mission. Thank you to all our readers for making this community what it is. While it hasn’t been the easiest few months, it has truly brought out the best in all of us. I hope you enjoy your summer and look forward to welcoming back time spent with friends and family!
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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 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 INSURANCE State Farm Insurance Carmen Rivera Carmen first started with State Farm in May 2000. She and her team help the members of our community manage the risks of everyday life, recover from the unexpected and realize their dreams. They always provide exceptional, personalized and caring customer service for you and your family! They are focused on Auto, Homeowners, Renters, Life and Small Business Insurance in Warrenton and the surrounding areas. 540-347-1566 | www.carmenriverainsurance.com carmen.rivera.e3uu@statefarm.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
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
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 college-preparatory schools worldwide. The University-Model® combines the best aspects of public, private, and home education. 540-680-4111 | info@covenantva.org | www.covenantva.org
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
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To learn more about becoming an expert contributor, contact Michael and Debbie Wykowski at dwykowski@bestversionmedia.com or 703-203-9130. 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
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 pre-ballet to pre-professional train to be technically sound artists in a nurturing environment. 540-905-2782 | klasley@lasleycentre.com www.lasleycentre.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
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Chris Gay
Returns Home to Fauquier with
His Family By Aimée O’Grady Photography by The Little Photo Shop
Kendall and Chris Gay may have only moved to Snow Hill less than two years ago, but the Gay family is well-known in the Fauquier community; his parents, Tom and Pam, a wellrespected and admirable Warrenton couple. Sadly, Pam died after a courageous battle with cancer in March 2019. Chris is a former Deloitte manager who left his job to pursue something more rewarding. In 2015 he launched EverNest Home Care, a non-medical in-home care provider for anyone needing care wherever they call “home.” 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 – by thoughtful professionals. With a core admin team of five, the organization has over 60 employees caring for clients throughout northern Virginia. EverNest prides itself on their ability to attract the best talent in the area by not only paying leading industry wages, but also empowering their employees to serve their clients with the quality they deserve, in the same way they would care for their own loved ones.
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Resident Feature sense to relocate back to the area and be closer to our admin team who is centrally located at our office on Main St. in Warrenton,” he says.
Chris and Kendall both attended Virginia Tech but met post college through a mutual friend in 2011 and married in 2014. They settled in Alexandria, near Kendall’s parents and two sisters. In 2016 they welcomed their son Parker and in 2018 their daughter Wylie was born. The decision to relocate to Warrenton last August was easy for Chris, “Although I wasn’t born in Warrenton, I moved here from Texas when I was just a toddler. I grew up here and graduated from Fauquier High School. With EverNest continuing to grow in and around Fauquier County, it made
Leaving Alexandria put a few miles between Kendall and her family, but only an hour which made the transition from city to rural life easier. “We live in a wonderful community with beautiful landscapes, wooded lots, and great neighbors. It is very walkable and we’re really starting to see a lot of transition to younger families with children who have become friends with our children. This isn’t a bad place to be quarantined,” says Chris. While Chris maintains an office in Old Town Warrenton, he has relocated to his home for the time being to help support Kendall, who left her corporate job to stay home with their children after the birth of their daughter, Wylie, in 2018. “We enjoy getting outside, going for walks with the kids and waving to friends from a distance, although we’re certainly ready for some level of normalcy again,” says Chris. { continued on next page }
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Interested in being a caregiver with EverNest Home Care? Visit their website at www. evernestcare.com/careers. “We are always looking for individuals with the right ‘heart posture.’ This innate sense and passion for caring for others defines the EverNest team. It is a great opportunity for those with both healthcare experience and individuals wanting to offer companionship services to someone who needs it,” says Chris. Kendall has found her niche as an at-home mother. With a large circle of friends, family near-by, and a passion for fitness, she has a busy schedule with her activities and caring for their children. While EverNest does not care exclusively for elderly patients, many of their clients are seniors. Chris and his Director of Nursing, Lillian Fernandez, have had to stay on top of ever-changing guidelines regarding social distancing and ensuring that all the caregivers remain in good health when seeing clients. “Before any of our caregivers can accept a shift, they have to complete a quick survey. If any of the answers on the survey are yes, then they are unable to accept the shift. Beyond the guidelines issued by the state, we are continuing to go above and beyond to ensure the health and safety of our clients and caregivers,” shares Chris. During non-pandemic days, the family enjoys taking advantage of the activities that the county has to offer from afternoons at wineries and breweries to evenings out at dinner, they also enjoy the company of their friends and family. Chris and Kendall are eagerly looking forward to the warm summer months, with at-home orders lifted and spending time with their friends supporting local businesses. In the meantime, they are grateful to be surrounded by the beauty of their Fauquier neighborhood, working to serve people at a time when they need it most.
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The Patrick Ryan Gay Memorial Golf Tournament May 22, 2020 would have been the 13th Annual Pat’s Q. The tournament is held in memory of Chris’ younger brother Patrick who was tragically killed as a pedestrian by a hit and run drunk driver in 2007. The proceeds fund three scholarships through the Northern Piedmont Community Foundation for Fauquier County graduates who plan to attend James Madison University, Patrick’s alma mater. Scholarships are given to seniors at each of the three public county high schools, Fauquier, Liberty, and Kettle Run. This year’s event was cancelled in response to COVID19. Registrants were offered a refund or to donate their registration to the Northern Piedmont Community Foundation COVID-19 Emergency Response Fund. Golf tournament registrants raised $10,000 which was awarded to Experience Old Town Warrenton to help fund small businesses and employees impacted by the virus. Visit www.patsq.com for information about the annual event.
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Expert Contributor
Options to Consider when Insuring your
SMALL HOME BUSINESS By Carmen Rivera, State Farm Agent, Warrenton, VA
Insurance for a home-based business might require small business insurance since your homeowners might not.
What Are Some Ways to Insure Your Home Business? More than half of America's businesses are home-based, according to the U.S. Small Business Administration. But setting up headquarters in your home doesn't mean your homeowners insurance will adequately protect your operation. 'A typical homeowners policy provides about $2,500 of coverage,' says Loretta Worters, vice president of communications for the Insurance Information Institute. That usually will cover equipment — but it won't offer liability protection or cover you for lost data or income. Do your research to protect yourself and your home business. "An important thing for any business owner to do when starting out is to create a business plan,"" says Worters. "That includes having the right type and amount of insurance coverage." Here are three options to consider when insuring your home-based business.
A Homeowners Policy with Increased Business Property Limits Your homeowners policy may cover up to $1,500 worth of personal property, such as a desk or merchandise held as samples, e.g., Mary Kay Cosmetics. This coverage protects business property while it’s used or stored inside your home. The policy may also offer up to $750 worth of coverage for your business property while it’s away from your home. If your home-based business is small, this might be enough coverage. If not, you have the option to increase those coverage amounts with a homeowners policy endorsement.
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You might consider adding a homeowners policy endorsement to your existing coverage if you: Plan to have less than $4,999 worth of business property kept at your home-based business location. Don't invite customers to your home-based business location. Only have $750 worth of personal property intended for business use outside your home.
An In-home Business Policy An in-home business policy provides more comprehensive coverage for business equipment and liability than a homeowners policy endorsement. These policies, which may also be called in-home business endorsements, vary significantly depending on the insurer.
A Business Insurance Policy While your homeowners insurance policy might come with liability protection for certain incidents that happen inside your home, it does not extend to home-based, business-related activities. For example, if a customer comes to your home to exchange payment for goods or services and suffers an injury, there may not be coverage under your homeowners policy. Coverage gaps can easily be fixed with a business insurance policy.
You might consider a business insurance policy if you: • Provide services directly to customers while in your home, such as tax preparation or hair services, which may require additional specialized liability coverage • Plan to have $5,000 or more worth of business property kept at your home-based business location • Rely on the income from your business to support your household
There Are a Few Other Considerations For Home Business Owners As Well Being a savvy home-business owner is about more than having the right insurance for your business. Other factors to consider include: • Additional insurance: Re-evaluate your coverage as your business grows and your needs change. • Zoning laws: Visit your local planning office to review restrictions that could affect your business. • Licenses and permits: Find out which licenses and permits you need to run your business legally.
• Taxes: Talk to a tax professional about tax laws for home-based businesses. Also research money-saving deductions, such as the home office deduction. • Vehicles: If you’re using your vehicle for home-based business-related activities, ask your agent about getting it rated as a business vehicle on your auto policy to make sure it’s properly covered. Not sure if you're fully protected? Meet with your State Farm® agent to discuss the insurance needs of your home-based business.
Real Estate April 2020 SOLDS ADDRESS
PRICE
BEDS
BATHS
LOCATION
April 1, 2020
SOLD DATE
4603 Bee Court
$525,000
4
2.5
BROOKSIDE
SQUARE FEET LOT SIZE SQ FT 3,449
7,174
April 1, 2020
4596 Bee Court
$575,000
4
2.5
BROOKSIDE
4,303
7,701
April 2, 2020
2206 Pump House Court
$524,900
4
3.5
BROOKSIDE
2,528
10,093
April 6, 2020
5868 William Drive
$645,000
4
3.5
SNOW HILL
4,406
70,585
April 8, 2020
5854 Chittenden Drive
$600,000
5
3.5
JAMISON'S WOODS
4,162
41,330
April 8, 2020
7679 Movern Lane
$519,000
4
3.5
WHITE'S MILL
3,884
10,515
April 10, 2020
6862 Emma Court
$689,000
4
4.5
BROOKSIDE
4,972
40,123
April 13, 2020
7358 Tucan Court
$750,000
6
5.5
BROOKSIDE
5,466
28,654
April 15, 2020
7114 Kelly Road
$536,000
4
3.5
EMERALD OAKS
3,642
44,980
April 15, 2020
7181 Heron Place
$510,000
4
3.5
BROOKSIDE
3,586
7,209
April 15, 2020
7144 Cavalry Drive
$515,000
5
4
MOSBY WOODS
4,112
26,123
April 16, 2020
7016 Lake Drive
$719,900
6
4
BROOKSIDE
4,588
46,191
April 17, 2020
6787 Riley Road
$470,000
3
3.5
Warrenton
2,375
45,054
April 17, 2020
4643 Bee Court
$568,000
4
3.5
BROOKSIDE
3,511
10,546
April 21, 2020
7537 Millpond Court
$495,000
5
3.5
WHITE'S MILL
3,382
12,066
April 29, 2020
5532 Meadowvale Drive
$489,900
5
2.5
MEADOWVALE
3,661
58,937
April 30, 2020
5060 Oatlands Lane
$675,000
6
5
WARRENTON
4,422
247,665
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Calendar of Events JUNE 2020
The Calendar of Events is proudly sponsored by Cherie Beatty, Realtor
Check websites or call to confirm that events are being held. July 1 through September 6 Daily Gold Panning Demonstrations During a 15-minute demonstration, participants learn to separate gold from sand, rocks, and dirt using the traditional gold prospector's technique of panning. Demonstrations will be held when weather conditions are appropriate. Note: pre-registration is not required. Demonstrations will not be held on Easter Sunday or on July 4 as the museum is closed. Time: Wednesday through Sunday Cost: Free Location: Monroe Park, 14421 Gold Dust Parkway, Goldvein https://apm.activecommunities.com/ fauquierparksandrec/Activity_Search/ July 1 – August 16 Larry Weeks Community Pool The L-shaped family pool is 25 meters long with a water depth of 2-6 feet that includes one dedicated lap lane. There is an ADA accessible entry ramp and set of stairs. A wading pool is available for children up to 42 inches tall and under 6 years of age. The wading pool has a zero-depth entry and a maximum depth of 2 feet with a water-drop showering mushroom, a squirting turtle, fountains, bubblers and a frog slide. Time: 11:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. Cost: Free for under 2; $4.50 youth (2-11);$5.50 adults (12-59); $4.50 seniors (60+). Admission is $4 after 5 p.m. Location: 4248 Bludau Drive, Warrenton https://apm.activecommunities.com/ fauquierparksandrec/Activity_Search/ WARRENTON FARMERS MARKET www.warrentonva.gov/community/ farmers_market.php Starting May 16th, Saturday Farmers Market relocated from 5th Street to the public parking lots along 1st Street (behind 21 Main). The market will run 8am to Noon and will include a Market Manager station behind 21 Main
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Street, so that SNAP recipients may use their benefits and matching incentives to shop the market. The Market will permit both on-site sales and drive through pre-order pickups. Customers utilizing the drive through pre-order pickup option will enter 1st Street from Main Street and get pre-ordered items from vendors along 1st Street. On site sales will only be permitted for pedestrian customers. Pre-Orders can be made by contacting one of the vendors listed below. Sue’s Pies & More Pies and baked goods suespiesva@comcast.net 540-878-1181 www.suespies.com Gateau Bakery Cafe & Tea Room Baked goods, cupcakes, soup, tea gateauva@gmail.com 540-347-9188 Wild Hare Hard Cider Craft Cider jmadaj@valu.net 703-402-7956 Cold Pantry Foods Frozen pizza hatgirl@sbcglobal.net 540-532-3938 https://coldpantryfoods.square.site Erin’s Elderberries Elderberry products, aronia, honey, and soap erinselderberries@gmail.com 571-612-0209 Taste of Old Country Olive oil, vinegar, olives, seasoning, soap elias@tasteofoldcountry.com 703-371-9898 www.tasteofoldcountry.com Fern Hill Apiary Honey, beeswax products fernhillapiary@gmail.com
540-317-1170 www.FernHillApiary.com Waterford Run Farm & Forge Baked goods, jams, honey, produce, mushrooms, eggs waterfordrunfarm@gmail.com 540-272-9712 Sergio’s Produce Plants, produce, flowers sergiosproduce@gmail.com 804-313-0646 Sierra Linda Farm Beef and tallow products sierralindafarm@gmail.com 202-413-0592 www.sierralindafarm.com Living Springs Microgreens farmer@livingspringsmicrogreens.com 571-445-4979 www.livingspringsmicrogreens.com Tana’s Kitchen Frozen pot pies, quiches, soups tana@tanaskitchen.com 540-622-0808 www.tanaskitchen.com Gonzales Produce Plants, vegetables, greens, berries gonzalesproduce@gmail.com 804-296-4910 www.gonzalesfarm.com Happy Family Ranch Beef, pork, sausages happyfamilyranchinc@gmail.com 703-801-5837 Freed’s Biscuits Josh@freedsbiscuits.com www.freedsbiscuits.com Bad Ass Pickles Flavored pickles badasspickles2019@gmail.com 703-582-1566 www.badasspickles.net Starstead Farm Plants, herbs, produce
Days@starsteadfarm.com 703-909-0959 www.starsteadfarm.com Walnut Hill Farm Beef, lamb, pork, poultry, rabbit, and eggs jvadams@verizon.net 540-809-4271 Sharkawi Farm sabry.alsharkawi@gmail.com 540-272-4962 https://www.facebook.com/Sharkawi-Farm-159654880717243/ Barrel Oak Winery & Farm brian@barreloak.com 540-364-6402 Diep Roots Cashew cheese, vegan butter, kimchi, wheat grass juice yoshuhadda@gmail.com 540-935-4447 Busy Bee Soapery Goat milk soaps, body care, hand gels & face covers dkmunger@gmail.com
540-272-1770 Molon Lave VineyardsWine evy@molonlavevineyards.com 540-439-5460 Red Dog Farm & Home Artisan Soaps monica@reddogfarmandhome.com 571-287-3412 MadMagic Kombucha Flavored kombucha meagan@mtokombucha.com 540-364-2639 Seventh Heaven Farms Seasonal vegetables, greens, & Berries sevhevkevin@gmail.com 540-219-1155 OLD TOWN WARRENTON CURBSIDE PICK-UP Call ahead to verify information has not changed. Restaurants The Black Bear Bistro: 540-428-1005 Ellie’s Place: 540-216-7810
Gateau Bakery & Tea Room: 540-347-9188 Great Harvest Bread: 540-878-5200 Molly’s Irish Pub: 540-3495300 Renee’s Gourmet To Go: 540-347-2935 Claire’s At The Depot: 540-351-1616 Denim & Pearls: 540-349-9339 Haute Cakes Pastry Shop: 540-272-8826 Red Truck Bakery: 540-347-2224 Sunny Hills: 540-351-0550 Deja Brew: 540-680-2620 The Natural Marketplace: 540-349-4111 Café Torino: 540-347-2713 Shopping and Entertainment Earth, Glaze, & Fire: 540-878-5701 Framecraft: 540-341-0001 Sherri’s Stuff: 540-359-6314 The Open Book: 540-878-5358 VonCanon General Store: 540-216-3742 Designs by Teresa: 540-347-4762 Village Flowers: 540-347-4711 Carter & Spence: 540-347-9189 Do You Déjà Vu?: 540-347-7743 Galloping Grape: 540-428-1002 Ciao Bella Celebrations: 540-349-0035 The Bike Stop: 540-341-7702 Fauquier Public Library: 540-422-8500 Latitudes: visit social media
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TRUCKING TRIBUTE: Everything is delivered thanks to trucking industry drivers
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auquier resident Dave Petty has been a driver for Penske, contracted by Wegmans, for the past year. His normal shift is up to a distribution center in Pennsylvania
where he picks up a loaded trailer and delivers it to another facility in Fredericksburg. From there, another driver takes the load down to the Wegmans’ store in North Carolina – a run that Dave has picked up lately to help with a colleague who is off on medical leave.
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“We are a solitary group,” says Dave of a driver’s risk of exposure to COVID-19. “We don’t even go into the warehouse. When I pick up a trailer, I review a list of goods and ensure the load is secure before I get on the road,” he says. Recent changes now even prevent drivers from speaking with mechanics when there is an issue with the truck. “Previously, I just needed to tell someone when a light was out. Now I need to fill out paper. Communication procedures have changed because of the pandemic,” he says. Ironically, at the on-set of COVID-19, even Dave, who drives for a large grocery store had trouble finding cleaning supplies. “You’d think we could just take some from the back of the truck,” he joked. “But no, my bosses were mixing
Dave with his wife, Leanne, and their daughter, Carys
bleach with water in a spray bottle before they were able to stock the terminals with cleaning supplies,” he continued. Dave’s work shift grew by about an hour with the new safety procedure of having to clean the cab, inside and out, before and after every shift. “You have some drivers who keep their cabs very clean, and then you have other drivers,” he says. Each cab generally has only two drivers, but with the increase in shifts, there are now as many as four drivers using each cab. “It’s important to keep the cab clean. We’ve been lucky to not have had any COVID-19 outbreaks in our chain of drivers.” Dave explains the toilet paper shortage that many stores are still experiencing. “Because of its size, toilet paper is expensive to store, so
warehouses do not like to keep a lot of inventory. Manufacturers use algorithms to determine the public’s use of toilet paper and they keep just what they need on-hand.” The sudden rush to the stores to buy more, made the algorithm no longer accurate, which led to the shortage. Now we see commercial toilet paper on the shelves. “Before the pandemic, commercial and residential toilet paper manufacturing were two separate businesses. It took a little while for the commercial industry to produce for residential use,” he adds. The sudden increase in demand for certain products hit the trucking industry hard because drivers needed to take on additional shifts. The depletion of some goods was in response to the industry working to keep up with demand. “The supply was there, we just couldn’t get it to the stores fast enough,” says Dave. Dave enjoys his job and is proud to be part of the population that is making the stay-at-home orders less challenging for families. Paperwork he carries with him exempts him from the at-home orders, but when not working, Dave is at home with his wife and 11-year-old daughter making the best of the gift of unexpected time together.
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Questions Answered by Dawn Arruda & Co., LLC By Dawn Arruda
Dawn Arruda & Co. LLC received several questions in response to our May contribution to Brookside Neighbors. We always welcome your real estate questions! Below are a few questions that Brookside Neighbors’ readers asked:
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How has the real estate business changed during the pandemic?
It has and is ever-changing. As we look weeks and the months ahead, we will change according to the information that is presented about the virus. Personally, I have had a very brisk spring market, not as it would have been for a normal spring market, but I have been busy. It was quiet and slow the first two weeks following the Governor’s at-home orders as everyone digested information and transitioned to work and school at-home. After a few weeks of calling and making sure everyone was ok and they had what they needed we made sure that our sellers understood that the market was going to be a bit tighter with less inventory and the buyers are still going to be out there. Today, we are finding that only the serious buyers are still out there. We asked the sellers to stay firm on the pricing and that it may take a little more time but that this was a national health crisis not housing crisis. After everyone was hearing that the world was going to go back slowly to the "new normal" the phones took a quick turn around and started ringing and contracts start getting written. I ratified five contracts in one week. With low
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interest rates, pent up demand, and low inventory in our region it is brisk. If the world can get back to some kind of normal, we can hope for a very busy fall as well.
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What types of strategies/new tools have you implemented - virtual tours, virtual showings, etc.?
I have always believed that the technology was important in our business and use it to the fullest! We do Walk though videos on all the properties and we always have been using FaceTime with our clients that
could not be here due to out of area. However, I am finding that the virtual open houses do not work well. Your audience must be captured via Facebook or zoom and the urgency and willingness to schedule time on a Sunday on the computer is not a priority. I did my first "COVID" open house with a strict procedure in place and it went beautifully and produced a full price cash offer that day. Buyers will always need to see a house to feel comfortable putting one of the biggest investments into play. We must put safety first! We take that very seriously and put proper protocol into place
and ask that masks be worn, and we provide bootie, gloves, wipes and social distancing as we preview homes.
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How are those new tools working for your clients and your business?
The virtual world is in my opinion for house buying and selling a tool to help potential clients get to know the homes you will eventually need to see and feel. As a listing agent it is a tool to get your house in front of as many potential buyers as possible. Video works best so that a person can imagine walking through and then the pho-
tos can help them understand layouts and sizing. FaceTime allows you to tour the house for your buyer while they are at home or out of town. Technology has been a wonderful way to market homes and has taken on an even bigger role. We embrace it and love using it to get the results our sellers and buyer expect.
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When you do take clients to see a property, what kind of safety precautions do you take?
I fully vet my buyers and make sure that they are preapproved, rather than prequalified, prior to going out looking. I make sure we have done as much research on the area and property prior to requesting a showing. Asking your seller clients how they would like to have show-
ings ahead of time is helpful to everyone. Respecting the wishes of the seller and the buyer are important, keeping everyone safe is paramount. Mask, gloves, and booties to protect all parties is essential. We also ask that no children come on appointments and if you have an underlying health condition you must wear a mask and if you are currently sick we asked that you skip in-person showings until you are well. We encourage smart practices.
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I think that the agents who conform to the new normal will do very well. In this business you must change and adapt often. There is always going to be a need for Real Estate and we as
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Rappahannock Rapidan Community Services Continues to Serve During COVID-19 By Kaitlyn Nickson, CSAC, QMHP-A, Support Coordinator- Prevention, SUD
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appahannock-Rapidan Community Services is one of forty community services boards in the state of Virginia. RRCS has been providing comprehensive behavioral health, intellectual disability, substance use disorder, and aging services to the citizens of Culpeper, Fauquier, Rappahannock, Madison, and Orange counties since 1972. With a behavioral health clinic in both Fauquier and Culpeper counties, and a presence in all five of our localities, RRCS strives to reach all of our residents to improve their quality of life and offer the supports that they need. From mental health and substance use services to our infant, youth, and aging services, we hope that our area’s residents can find the help they are searching for within our agency. We believe that Rappahannock-Rapidan Community Services’ community supports and programs have been vital to the growth of our community and allowed individuals to network and connect with others in our region. Our community connection is an essential piece to our area’s overall health, development, and well-being. We know that 2020 has been an uphill battle with a global crisis on our hands, but RRCS continues to work towards being available and supportive of all of our community members during this unprecedented time. As of recently, many RRCS services have been able to successfully shift to an online format so that our clinicians can continue to reach their clients, prevention staff can continue to provide educational materials, and our youth are taken care of. Even our aging and transportation services have banded together to be able to boost our home delivered meals program to seniors in our five-county area. To the right are photos of only some of the 1,400 home
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CONGRATULATIONS CLASS OF 2020! More Featured Students! By AimĂŠe O'Grady
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By Alyssa Martin, Selections Consultant and Cabinet Designer for Golden Rule Builders, Inc. A good workspace reflects your personality, is streamlined for the work you do, and can be so comfortable you may never want to leave. It is no surprise that most of us have been at home for the past few months and been thrown into creating a home-office work environment. Maybe you already have an existing workspace that could use a little help, or you are feeling uninspired and could use some ideas. We will cover some ways to utilize the space you have, some new arrangements you may not have thought of, as well as some decorative design suggestions that will help elevate your home office space. If your household has more than one working member, you might want to create a home office with multiple workspaces. If this is the case for you, think about furnishing it with less bulky desks and desk chairs. Determine who uses the space and for what function. Make sure there is a clear path to arrive to your workspace and once there, make sure it serves its purpose. You may find that some rooms have an identity crisis and need consolidating, organization, or purging. Having a true identified space will keep you focused if your office needs to be in the same space as others.
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Still struggling with furniture? Think about small nooks like between two symmetrical closets or even the inside of a closet itself can become a great area to create a built in or to place a desk. All you need to do is remove the hanging rod and install a simple piece of shelf pine to create a desk. You can even provide a professional with the measurements and they can digitally create something special for you to view in a 3D format.
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Although feng shui practices will tell you differently, it is ideal to have a desk facing a window and is nice to see the elements and or have something to look out to. Consider positioning a small and beautiful desk at the end of the bed which will make for a practical multipurpose room. A desk in the bedroom should not be your first goal, but it isn’t uncommon that everyone is at home and may be nice to be able to close the door and have your own zone for those conference calls and Zoom meetings. Play around a little with the placement. Instead of putting your desk up against the wall, try putting it perpendicular to the wall. This way you can sit at your desk, and not stare at the wall, you can admire the room around you. With smart space-planning and a little creativity you can function in the tiniest of places, at least for the time being. Do not be afraid to use what you may already have and just make some modifications or heck go all out and build something in!
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