Gainesville Lifestyle Magazine July 2020

TO DIY, OR NOT TO DIY? THAT IS THE QUESTION.

CELEBRATING THE CLASS OF 2020!

GATHER THE FAMILY AND PARTY AL FRESCO!

Gainesville J U L Y

2 0 2 0

GAINESVILLE’S

Zoe Moser SPREADS CHEER DURING THE PANDEMIC

summer fun A combination of old fashioned games and today’s technology will get you, and your kids, through the summer

Emergencies Emergencies Emergencies Don’t Wait Emergencies Don’t Wait Don’t Wait Don’t Wait

When an emergency strikes, go to place where your When anthe emergency strikes, go tohealthcare the place where your healthca When an emergency strikes, go to the place where your healthcare When an emergency strikes, go to the place where your healthcare heroes to carewhere for everything from broken bones to chest pain When an strikes, go to the place healthcare heroes are ready to care for everything from bones to chest pain.

When anemergency emergency strikes, goare toready thebroken your healthcare heroes are ready to care for everything from broken bones to chest pain. heroesheroes are ready to care for for everything bonestotochest chest pain. are totocare from broken bones pain. heroes areready ready care foreverything everythingfrom frombroken pain.

We have been working hard to ensure our hospital— including our

Weemergency have been beenstrikes, working hard to where ensure our hospital— including including our Emergency Department—is safe for everyone.

When an go tohard the place yourour healthcare We have working to ensure hospital— our We have hard to our our Webeen havebeen beenworking working hard to ensure ensureour our hospital— including our We have working hard to ensure including our heroes are ready to care for everything from broken bones to chest hospital— pain.

Emergency Department—is safe for everyone.

Emergency Department—is safe for everyone.

Emergency Department—is safe for everyone.

Emergency Department—is for everyone.

Every minute matters in an emergency. You can have greater peace of m Emergency Department—is safesafe for everyone.

We have been working hard to ensure our hospital— knowing includingthe ourright care is close to home when you need it.

Every minute matters in an emergency.

You greater peace of mind #YourHealthOurHeroes.

Everyminute minute matters inan anemergency. emergency.

Youcan of Emergency Department—is safe for everyone.

Every matters in You can have have greater of mind mind Every minute matters in an emergency.

You can have greaterpeace peace of mind

Every minute matters in an can have greater knowing the right care is close to home when you need knowing theright right care isemergency. close to home homeYou when it.it. peace of mind knowing the care is close to when you need knowing the right care is to home when you it.

Every minute matters in anright emergency. can have of mind knowing the care You is close close to greater homepeace when you need needLearn it. more at #YourHealthOurHeroes. #YourHealthOurHeroes. #YourHealthOurHeroes. knowing#YourHealthOurHeroes. the right care is close to home when you need it.

FauquierHealth.org #YourHealthOurHeroes. #YourHealthOurHeroes.

Learn more more at Learn Learn more at Learn more Learn more at FauquierHealth.org Learn more at at FauquierHealth.org

FauquierHealth.org FauquierHealth.org FauquierHealth.org FauquierHealth.org

PUBLISHER Dennis Brack dennis@piedmontpub.com

EDITOR Susan McCorkindale susan@piedmontpub.com

ART DIRECTOR Kara Thorpe kara@piedmontpub.com

ADVERTISING Sales Director: Jim Kelly jim@piedmontpub.com, 434-987-3542 Senior Account Executive: Cindy McBride cindy@piedmontpub.com, 540-229-6038 Creative Services Director: Jay Ford jayford@piedmontpub.com

ACCOUNTING Business Director: Carina Richard-Wheat accounting@piedmontpub.com, 540-905-7791

SUBSCRIPTIONS email jan@rappnews.com or call 540-675-3338

EDITORIAL & ADVERTISING OFFICE Piedmont Lifestyle Magazines 70 Main Street, Suite 32 Warrenton, 20186 540-349-2951

ON THE WEB www.PiedmontLifestyle.com Facebook: @PiedmontLifestylePublications Email Newsletter: Sign up at www.PiedmontLifestyle.com The Gainesville Lifestyle Magazine is published monthly and distributed to over 8,000 selected addresses. While reasonable care is taken with all material submitted to The Gainesville Lifestyle Magazine, the publisher cannot accept responsibility for loss or damage to any such material. Opinions expressed in articles are strictly those of the authors. While ensuring that all published information is accurate, the publisher cannot be held responsible for any mistakes or omissions.

Reproduction in whole or part of any of the text, illustration or photograph is strictly forbidden. ©2020 Rappahannock Media LLC.

from the E D I T O R

S

ummertime and the living is, well, wary. Wear a mask and venture out or stay home, fight boredom, and stay safe.

It’s a conundrum, although even in the best of times I always err on the side of safety. I’m happy to watch my friends zip line, throw themselves out of planes, and bungee jump, but I’m not joining them.

I like my fun on the ground, and that’s one of the reasons I love the Summer Fun feature you’ll find on the following pages. It’s filled with great ways to get the kids outside safely so they can play and learn and save their sanity. And parents can save theirs.

Despite the fact that the pandemic has put our lives on hold, lots of us are doing a darn good job of making the best of it and even making others’ lives better. Case in point, 11-year-old Zoe Moser of Gainesville. When the stay-at-home order prevented Zoe from visiting nursing homes with members of her church, the award-winning artist and author took it upon herself to create and send greeting cards to residents and the healthcare professionals caring for them. Said Zoe, “I know that some people during this pandemic are sad and lonely. I just wanted to cheer them up.”

We’re certain she did.

In closing, I want to take one last opportunity to congratulate the Class of 2020 and thank all the parents and grandparents who responded to our survey and shared photos of their beloved graduates.

I can’t tell you how much we love seeing their smiling faces!

Until next month, stay cool and stay safe.

SUSAN McCORKINDALE EDITOR

Now Offering Consierge Service – We will pick up and drop off your vehicle PLUS disinfect it to keep you safe!

$25 OFF

Any Computer Diagnostic Charge With this coupon. Not valid with other offers or prior purchases.

Offer expires 7-31-20.

FREE

State Safety Inspection

10% OFF

With this coupon. Not valid with other offers or prior purchases.

Offer expires 7-31-20.

ALL LABOR for Nurses, Doctors & Healthcare Workers helping to fight COVID-19.

Thank You for your service to our community.

Tire Rotation

$25 OFF Any AC Work

With this coupon. Not valid with other offers or prior purchases.

Offer expires 7-31-20.

PIEDMONTTIREANDAUTO.COM

OF HAYMARKET/ GAINESVILLE

Lifestyle

Best

20I8

19

Any Brake Service

HAYMARKET HAYMARKET 2016

BEST

$25 OFF

2014

2013

20

With this coupon. Not valid with other offers or prior purchases.

Offer expires 7-31-20.

With this coupon. Not valid with other offers or prior purchases.

Offer expires 7-31-19.

HAYMARKET 15151 Washington Street | 571.445.3380 Hours: M-F 7am-8pm Sat 8am-5pm

THE 9TH ANNUAL

Any Synthetic Oil Change

FREE

GAINESVILLE 7400 Hillwood Drive | 703.753.6469 Hours: M-F 7am-8pm Sat 8am-5pm

Lifestyle

$25 OFF

the HAYMARKET LIFESTYLE MAGAZINE the GAINESVILLE LIFESTYLE MAGAZINE

of

H AY M A R K E T / G A I N E S V I L L E

With this coupon. Not valid with other offers or prior purchases.

Offer expires 7-31-20.

22

16

contents

BY MATT MCCLELAND

Party Al Fresco!

BY YARON LINETT

BY CHRISTINE CRADDOCK

16

Meet Gainesville’s Zoe Moser

BY HANNAH SAMLALL

HGBA Meet & Greet

ON THE COVER:

A combination of old fashioned fun and today’s technology will get you, and your kids, through the summer.

Design 101

Summer Writing Challenge at Camp NaNoWriMo

Bill Karlson, KO Distilling

Sweet, Sweet Summertime

12

8

10

22

18

Celebrating the Class of 2020

24

To DIY or Not to DIY? That is the Question

28

Family Porch Portraits

BY FRANNIE BARNES

Zoe Moser photographed by Christine Craddock for Lifestyle Magazine.

The Lifestyle magazines are sister publications of Northern Virginia’s Leading News Source, INSIDENOVA.COM TWITTER.COM/INSIDENOVA FACEBOOK.COM/INSIDENOVA

VISIT US today for the latest news, sports and features from Fauquier, Prince William, Arlington, Fairfax, Stafford and throughout the region.

SIGN UP for daily news headlines, breaking news alerts and a Gainesville/Haymarket newsletter — delivered to your inbox!

SUMMER SUMMER 2020 2020 SUMMER 2020

SENIOR SENIOR LIVING LIVING ASSISTED LIVING - MEMORY SUPPORT ASSISTED LIVING - MEMORY SUPPORT

II

At White White Springs At Springs Senior Senior Living, Living,our our residents' well-being residents' well-being always alwayscomes comesfirst. first.

Our services and amenities are thoughtfully Our services and amenities are thoughtfully designed to promote independence, designed to promote independence, provide choice and enhance quality of life. provide choice and enhance quality of life.

Featured services and amenities: Featured services and amenities:

• Spacious apartments with various floor plans • Spacious apartments with various floor plans • Restaurant-style dining • Restaurant-style dining • Full-Service Bar & Bistro • Full-Service Bar & Bistro • Movie Theater • Movie Theater • Full-Service Salon & Spa • Full-Service Salon & Spa • Scheduled Transportation • Scheduled Transportation • Social and Educational opportunities through • Social and Educational opportunities through our Lifestyle and Leisure program

our Lifestyle and Leisure program

• 24-Hour Personalized Care Supervised • by 24-Hour Personalized Care Supervised Licensed Nurses

by Licensed Nurses • Medication Management • Medication Management • On-Site Physical Therapy and Wellness • On-Site Physical Therapy and Wellness • Emergency call system with pendant • Emergency call system with pendant • Routine personal care and health monitoring • Routine personal care and health monitoring • Escorts and guiding for meals and

• engagement Escorts and guiding for meals and programs engagement programs

SPACE IS LIMITED – CALL NOW!

11 rill ill rII IIi ri 11 r r r

through 540-216-7557

WARRENTON, VA • WhiteSpringsSeniorLiving.com

•

•

•

•

•

•

•

Summer Writing Challenge at Camp NaNoWriMo

BY MATT MCCLELAND

Who can participate?

F

Technically, the age range for participants is 13-17. It has to do with being able to engage with other people in an online forum, which younger writers should do with care and parental supervision. It is also geared toward teenagers who are out of school for the summer and looking for something to do. Does that mean that you can’t participate if you are older or younger than the recommended age? Of course not. Tons of writers find Camp NaNoWriMo to be a valuable writing challenge and outlet. There are also different ways for younger writers to participate which can be found in the NaNoWriMo FAQ on their website, www. nanowrimo.org.

or as long as I can remember, I have wanted to try my hand at writing. I have always loved to read books of all different subjects, but hadn’t really taken the leap into crafting my own. It wasn’t until Fall 2019 that I found out about NaNoWriMo, which stands for National Novel Writing Month.

So, what is NaNoWriMo? It’s an annual event that challenges participants to write a 50,000-word novel over the month of November. What you write is completely up to you. All that matters is hitting the 50,000-word mark. Now you might be wondering, “What does an event that takes place in November have to do with a writing camp conducted cover the summer?” Well, I’ll tell you.

If NaNoWriMo is the main event of a boxing match, Camp NaNoWriMo is like training for the fight. It is the less stressful midyear preparation that gets you ready for the main challenge at the end of the year. Rather than working toward completing the set goal of 50,000 words in a month, Camp NaNoWriMo allows participants to pick their own goal and then work to achieve it over the month of July.

The goal can be anything you want: the real purpose of the camp is to learn to establish a schedule and actually get writing.

8

{ JULY 2020 |

GAINESVILLE LIFESTYLE

I’m in. What do I do?

If you want to participate in Camp NaNoWriMo, go to the NaNoWriMo website and create a free account. Once you are signed up, there will be a spot on the website to announce your project and create your goal. This is known as joining a Cabin.

No one is required to join the forums or writing groups that are available, but some participants find it useful to have the support from other writers to talk to during the event. On July 1, you begin. Start working

}

on your project and logging your progress on the website. Once you reach your goal at the end of the month, you will receive a celebration certificate and other goodies that acknowledge your accomplishment.

Learning to write on a schedule is difficult, but this challenge makes it easy to come up with a plan and stick to it.

Final thoughts I attempted Camp NaNoWriMo last year and was not able to complete it. While I was discouraged, I felt that it gave me the knowledge I needed for the NaNoWriMo event in November which I completed successfully, writing over 50,000 words.

This summer, I am looking forward to accomplishing my goal at Camp NaNoWriMo, and I encourage anyone interested in participating in the main event in November to join me. Not only will it give aspiring writers the chance to challenge themselves to stick to a schedule, write daily, and reach whatever word count they set, but it will give everyone a fun and creative exercise to work on.

And if nothing else, it is an excuse to stay inside during those hot July days. ❖ For more about Camp NaNoWriMo and to sign up for an account, visit www.nanowrimo.org.

Our ER is Open for Emergency Care While the global spread of COVID-19 has made a tremendous impact on how we conduct patient care, what will never change is our commitment to the safety of every patient. If you are experiencing emergency symptoms of any kind it is both safe and necessary to seek medical attention. We are taking the following measures to ensure our ERs are a safe place for you to receive care:

Advanced protocols for your safety: As part of HCA Healthcare, we are uniquely positioned to use our enterprise-wide resources to provide rapid support and solutions to our patients and caregivers.

Our hospital maintains advanced systems to prevent the spread of any infection, including COVID-19.

•

Isolating COVID-19 patients, as well as those suspected to have COVID-19, to a designated section of our ER and dedicated inpatient unit

•

Rigorous sterilization and cleaning process between patient visits

•

Access restrictions and strict visitation policy

•

Comprehensive screening and temperature checks for staff and patients

•

Universal masking requirements for staff, patients, and visitors

Some symptoms which may require emergency medical attention include: •

Chest pain

•

Sudden dizziness, weakness, or numbness in limbs

•

Trouble breathing

•

Severe stomach or side pain

•

Broken bones

•

Head injuries

To learn more, call Consult-A-Nurse® 24/7 at (855) 226-7344 or visit StoneSpringsHospital.com/ER.

HGBA MEMBER MEET & GREET

Bill Karlson KO DISTILLING 1 0 3 8 1 C E N T R A L PA R K D R , S U I T E 1 0 5 , M A N A S S A S | 5 7 1 . 2 9 2 . 1 1 1 5 BILL@KODISTILLING.COM | KODISTILLING.COM

When and why did you decide to start your own company?

KO Distilling was formed on May 31, 2013 by Bill Karlson (the “K”) and John O’Mara (the “O”), who were classmates at the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy.

Lovers of gin and bourbon, respectively, John and I wanted to launch our third careers and do something rewarding.

KO opened to the public on September 12, 2015.

and look forward to riding it throughout the community.

How does your business serve the local community?

KO employs 16 local residents to make and sell our spirits. We are a great travel/tourism destination.

We provide guided tours, tastings, bottle sales, and special events at our distillery. Since April, KO has been mass-producing hand sanitizer to help with the COVID-19 crisis. To date, KO has donated over $20,000 worth of hand sanitizer to the local community. We have plenty if any local business needs some.

Are you involved with any nonprofits? If so, which one(s) and why?

I’m a Board Member of the Prince William County Chamber of Commerce, the Virginia Distillers Association, and Greater Prince William Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) – Children’s Intervention Services (CIS). KO Distilling also supports numerous local nonprofits because we want to give something back, but also make people aware of what we do in the community.

Please share one of the greatest moments you’ve experienced in your current profession.

By far, the best moment is seeing a customer smiling when he/she tastes our spirits for the first time.

Tell us about your experience with the HGBA. How has it supported you in your local business?

After my wife Theresa and I moved to Piedmont a year ago, I joined the HGBA. I have enjoyed

What is your favorite restaurant?

My wife Theresa and I are big fans of Jimbo’s Grill.

What is your favorite local high school sports team?

I’ll have to go with Battlefield.

Have not yet had a chance to go to any games yet though.

Since April, KO Distilling has been mass-producing hand sanitizer to help with the COVID-19 crisis. To date, the company has donated over $20,000 worth of hand sanitizer to the local community.

the few meetings I’ve attended.

HGBA supports KO and other local businesses by providing a network from which all members can benefit.

Laurel and Bowie, MD, respectively. KO Distilling brought us here. We love the Piedmont community.

Personally, I love a 10-mile commute, which I never had before.

What are the top three business tips and tricks can you offer other professionals?

(1) location, location, location; (2) be prepared to play the longgame, which is definitely true in the whiskey business as it takes years to age spirits, and (3) never sacrifice quality over quantity.

What is your favorite season in this area, and why?

Spring. As a lifelong Orioles fan, I relish the start of baseball season, although COVID has made spring less enjoyable this year for all of us.

Are you from this area? If not, what brought you here and what do you like about our town?

My wife Theresa and I are from

What are some hobbies you enjoy?

Golf. I also just bought a new bike from Haymarket Bicycles

What was your first job, or your most interesting job prior to your current profession?

My first job out of college was working on a deep-sea tugboat in the Gulf of Mexico, the Bahamas, and California. My most interesting job though was working for Stanley, Inc. for 26 years. Watching Stanley grow from a handful of employees to a publicly traded one with 5,000 employees was quite a ride. ❖

The Haymarket Gainesville Business Association was established in 1990 and is the premier association supporting business and community involvement in the Haymarket-Gainesville area. They offer a forum for information sharing and contribute to community projects that positively impact businesses and residents. Want to learn more? Visit www.HGBA.biz

10

{ JULY 2020 |

GAINESVILLE LIFESTYLE

}

Because everyone’s favorite room...

...isn’t always in the house.

Contact us for a Consultation 5003 Sudley Road, Catharpin, VA 20143 Office: 703-365-0747 www.deckscapesofva.com

•

Custom Decks

•

Walkways

•

Custom Porches

•

Outdoor Kitchens •

•

Lighting

•

Hardscapes

•

Fire Features

Pool Design/Construction

•

Landscaping

Personal, Results-Focused When You The Power of Experience Family Law Solutions

Need an Effective Criminal Walker Jones’ award-winning family law Defense Attorney— attorneys aggressive litigators and skilled Walkerare Jones’ award-winning Choose Walker Jones negotiators. divorce is unique—we family lawEvery attorneys provide the

provide the strategy and services you need.Walker Jones has the extensive

strategy and services you need.

negotiation and trial experience to Contact us to schedule your appointment.

Antonio R. Benedi

defend you and protect your rights.

Julia S. Savage, Amy E. Totten, Barbara J. Marmet & Allison E. Coppage

Contact us to schedule your appointment.

Since 1978 Since 1978

Walker Jones, PC PC Walker Jones, PC Experienced || Effective Effective || Established Experienced Established

Experienced | Effective | Established

www.walkerjoneslaw.com

Carter Hall, 31 Winchester Street 257 Gay Street Warrenton, Virginia Washington, Carter Hall, 31 Winchester Street 257 Gay StreetVirginia Virginia Washington, Virginia 540.347.9223 ▪Warrenton, www.walkerjoneslaw.com ▪ 540.227.5078 540.347.9223 540.227.5078 { JULY 2020 |

GAINESVILLE LIFESTYLE

}

11

DESIGN 101:

Party Al Fresco!

BY YARON LINETT

Sunlight and fresh air. With the long, warm days of summer upon us, let’s take advantage of the opportunity to dine outside. This month we discuss a few things that can enhance your experience whether it’s a table for two or the whole family.

local expert THE EXPERT:

Yaron Linett

HIS EXPERTISE:

Interior Design

Yaron Linett is the principal designer of Formal Traditional, a full-service design firm located in Northern Virginia. To submit your interior design questions, drop him a note at yaron@formaltraditional. com or visit www. formaltraditional.com.

THROW SOME SHADE We miss the sun when it’s not out, and while it’s crucial in keeping us warm and helping produce vitamin D, too much sun can also get you in a lot of trouble. It’s easy to forget how long you have been basking in it while drinking mimosas and enjoying your meal. That is why shade at your table is so important. Whether sticking up through your table or hanging over from the side, a market umbrella is a necessity for extended outdoor dining. They’re available in numerous colors and styles and, if you have a question about how large an umbrella you need, consider getting the next size up.

PRO TIP

12

{ JULY 2020 |

There are a lot of options on the market, but no matter which you choose make sure to get a really solid anchor/base. The force generated by a sufficiently strong wind can cause significant damage should your umbrella come loose. Other good upgrades include a tilt option and upgraded fabric. If your umbrella has a replaceable cover consider getting an extra at the time of order. It is no fun trying to find a replacement a few years after the model has been discontinued.

GAINESVILLE LIFESTYLE

}

ENJOY YOUR FAMILY TIME THIS SUMMER! CHECK APPLETONCAMPBELL.COM FOR EXTRA SAVINGS ON YOUR:

Air Conditioning

Plumbing

Electrical We are here to keep your home cool and comfortable.

Outstandin braces wer Warrenton 540.348.2906 | Gainesville 703.454.5723 look fabulo IMAGINE YOUR TEEM ORTHODONTICS considering BEAUTIFUL SMILE Affordable Braces and Aligner Treatment • Affordable payment options time She • State-of-the-art technology for Children, Teens and Adults w & LET DR. EKOH CREATE IT. • Financing available • Warm, welcoming staff youngest d • Evening & weekend appointments • Insurances & Medicaid accepted SCHEDULE YOUR COMPLIMENTARY consider go SMILE ASSESSMENT TODAY!

AC CombinedLifestyle_Ad_v3.indd 1

6/3/20 4:13 PM

Affordable Braces & Aligner Treatment for Children, Teens & Adults

Mrs.

YOUR L SMILE . EKOH E IT.

nce. Her her teeth e that is hortened the dy know my d we wouldn't koh!!!

, VA

77

Outstanding. My daughter had a great experience. Her braces were only on for about 11 months and her teeth look fabulous. I recommend Dr. Ekoh to anyone that is considering braces. The technology he used shortened the time She was required to wear them. We already know my Affordable Braces and Aligner Treatment youngest daughter will need braces as well and we wouldn't for Children, Teens and Adults consider going anywhere else. Thank you Dr. Ekoh!!!

Clear Aligners

TEEM ORTHODONTICS

Clear aligners are a series of invisible, removable, and comfortable Mrs. Beverly Kennedy from Gainesville, VA acrylic trays that straighten your teeth like braces. Not onlyCOMPLIMENTARY are the aligners DIGITAL SCANNING CUSTOM WIRING SCHEDULE YOUR IMAGINE YOUR TEEM ORTHODONTICS invisible, they are removable, so you SMILE ASSESSMENT TODAY! BEAUTIFUL SMILE Affordable Braces and Aligner Treatment can eat and drink what want for Children, Teens and Adults & LET you DR. EKOH while in treatment, plus brushing CREATE IT. and flossing are lessSPECIALS of a hassle. The MONTHLY SCHEDULE YOUR COMPLIMENTARY aligners are comfortable and have FREE FREE ZOOM!®to TEETH SMILE ASSESSMENT TODAY! UPGRADE TO no metal cause mouth abrasions www.teemortho.com WHITENING TREATMENT CLEAR BRACES! Outstanding.

My daughter had a great experience. Her AFTER BRACES! during treatment.

3D Highway, SIMULATIONS BRACESVA BEHIND TEETH! 14634 Lee Gainesville, 20155 braces were only on for about 11 months and her teeth

703-753-4777

look fabulous. I recommend Dr. Ekoh to anyone that is considering braces. The technology he used shortened the time She was required to wear them. We already know my youngest daughter will need braces as well and we wouldn't consider going anywhere else. Thank you Dr. Ekoh!!!

$750 off Full Braces or Invisalign Treatment

Mrs. Beverly Kennedy from Gainesville, VA

m

VA 20155

Beve “My vision is

MONTHLY SPECIALS to help people

FREE

ZOOM!® TEETH WHITENING TREATMENT AFTER BRACES!

experience FREE TO theUPGRADE joy of CLEAR BRACES! living better.”

- Madueke Ekoh, DDS

Regular professional training $750 off Full Braces is important to Dr. Ekoh and regularly participates in or Invisalign he Treatment

continuing education courses throughout the year.

We accept insurance plans, including Virginia Smiles for Children Program.

MONTHLY SPECIALS

FREE

7

FREE

ZOOM!® TEETH WHITENING TREATMENT AFTER BRACES!

UPGRADE TO CLEAR BRACES!

We Offer Clear Aesthetic, Gold, Metal, Rhodium Aesthetic, Aligner/Plastic & Lingual/Behind the Teeth Braces!

We accept insurance plans, including Virginia Smiles for Children Program.

703-753-4777

703-753-4777

|

www.teemortho.com 14634 Lee Highway, Gainesville, VA 20155 $750 off Full Braces |

or Invisalign Treatment

{ JULY 2020 |

www.teemortho.com

GAINESVILLE LIFESTYLE

14634 14634 Lee Highway, Gainesville, VA 20155

We accept insurance plans, including Virginia Smiles for Children Program.

}

13

L

THE SPOTTED LEOPARD

CUSTOM-PAINTED CABINETRY & fURNITURE ain!

Vote Ag r u o Y ld Love We Wou

LIGHT THE MOOD, AND THE YARD

Bristow ane

CONTACT US TODAY!

thespottedleoparddesigns.com

nadine@thespottedleoparddesigns.com

571-285-8151

They bring the curiosity.

They bring the curiosity.

WeWebring theconfidence. confidence. bring the

Since we do tend to stay outdoors longer in the warm weather, you’ll want to consider lighting for the evening. Path lighting, especially along stairs, will help guide people at night while spotlights can help highlight decorative elements in your yard. String lights, which come in a variety of shapes and colors, can also help to define an area. Consider having an outlet installed rather than relying on battery powered systems.

Primrose School of Bristow If you plan on doing 9101ofBalaton Lake Lane PRO Primrose School Bristow some upgrading to TVA I P 20136 Bristow, 9101 Balaton Lake Lane your landscaping, and Bristow, VA 20136 703.479.7918 especially if you are 703.479.7918 having an outlet installed, consider PrimroseBristow.com PrimroseBristow.com adding outdoor speakers. They

add a lot of value for a very small additional amount.

TAKE THE CHILL OUT Despite how hot a day may be, the night can still be quite chilly.

If you plan on dining into the evening consider a high BTU Call for a tour. propane heater. They are easy to operate an area of heat Call and forshed a tour. under their canopy that typically Each Primrose school is a privately owned and operated franchise. encourages Primrose Schools is a registered trademark of Primrose Schoolsmall groups to Franchising SPE, LLC. ©2020 Primrose School Franchising SPE, LLC. All rights reserved. form and talk for hours.

Primrose School of Bristow 9101 Balaton Lake Lane Bristow, VA 20136 703.479.7918 PrimroseBristow.com

Thank you to our first responders and essential personnel who give so much to keep us safe.

Primrose School of Bristow 9101 Balaton Lake Lane Bristow, VA 20136 703.479.7918 - PrimroseBristow.com Each Primrose school is a privately owned and operated franchise. Primrose Schools is a registered trademark of Call for aFranchising tour.SPE, LLC. ©2020 Primrose School Franchising SPE, LLC. All rights reserved.

Primrose School

14

{ JULY 2020 |

GAINESVILLE LIFESTYLE

Each Primrose school is a privately owned and operated franchise.

Primrose Schools is a registered trademark of Primrose School Franchising SPE, LLC. ©2020 Primrose School Franchising SPE, LLC.

}

If you’re concerned Each Primrose school is a privately ownedless and operated franchise.

Primrose Schools is O a registered trademark of Primrose School PR about efficiency and Franchising SPE, LLC. ©2020 Primrose School Franchising SPE, LLC. T I PAll rights would prefer something a reserved. bit more showy, a custom top can be designed fairly easily that will allow a ring or other shape to blaze with fire atop the pole. This is an excellent option for commercial establishments with distinctive branding they wish to reinforce.

STAY SAFE OUT THERE Safety is as always a primary concern.

Make sure that your grill or other cooking device is located a safe distance from the house. Often we see warped siding where someone disregarded that advice, and they were lucky to damage only the siding. Live flame from a candle can be very romantic, but consider replacing it with a floating wick drawing olive oil sitting on top of water. Not only does the oil not catch on fire, but if knocked over the water will extinguish the small flame on the wick.

Fire bowls are a portable alternative to a fire pit. Easy to move and typically safer, you can add a decorative ring and watch the flickering flame dance ephemerally into the night making whatever shapes are cut into it.

PRO TIP

Summer Savings Sizzling Sizzling Summer Savings Sizzling Sizzling Summer Savings Sizzling Summer Savings Sizzling Summer Savings

Savings

ucts

IMAGE Skincare Products

osmetic Clients Only)

2 % 20 0 0)% % 20% OFF all products (25% Off - Existing Cosmetic Clients On2 2ly0 % 2 0%

O FF O OF FF F OF O FF F

I S k n P I M A G E k n c a e P o d u c s IM MA AG GE ES S kiiiA nc cGa aErrre eSk Pirrrno ocd dau urc cetttPs sroducts IM

k ifn teetts a lll p rrI 2 5S % m ic C lien ts On ) IoodddM MuuucccA AtttsssG G(((E E kO nfffc c---a aEEErrxxxe eiiissstttP Piiinnnrrgggo oCCd dooou ussc c a 2 % Oif m s nllly y all2 lp p 2p5 5rS % mit ettsiiinc cgC CClliioe esn nmtte s tO O yl))ients Only) 0r %o FcF odO ucf 5% Ofgf C -oEs icn allll p p od dOu sa((ll2 25 5% % O ftf fs--(2 E sxm mse ettiic cC Clliie en ntts sO O nC a rro uc tts Of Ex xiis sttiin ng C Co s n lly y)) ® ® B O T O X o s m e tttiiic ® C ® B O T O X C o m c B O T O X C o s m e c ® BO Ts O Xe osmetic ® B O T O X C o s m e ttiiC c BOT$ O X C o s m e c 1 0 .

0 0 / u n i t $ $110 0..0 00 0/ /u un n$iitt10.00/unit

BOTOX® Cosmetic

c

$10.00/unit

Juvederm®

$ 0..0 0/ niitt $110 00 /u un

Dermal Fillers - Restylane® & Juvederm® Buy 1 syringe, get a 2nd syringe 50% OFF

0% OFF

OR

Cosmetic FREE

Buy 1 syringe, get 12 units of BOTOX® Cosmetic FREE

sser value) 50% OFF

® ® ® & Juve ® D e rrrm a lll F rrrJm ®d D e m a F e rrms s R e s ttry y a n e d e m D e m a F e s R e s y a n e & J u v e d e m Diiiillllelllle rr al---- FR ie lls et sndlllla -n Re e® st& ylJ au nv ee &e u® vederm® ® ® ® ® D e r m a l F e r s R e s t y a n e & J u v e d e r m n dla tt s a 2 s y rre iin g e 5 % O F F DermaBBBluuuyyyF111ilssslyyyerrrriiinnnsgggBeee-u,,,ygggR1eeee t y n & u v e d e r m nd n0 dJ a 2 s y n g e 5 0 % O F F tsyar2 inngdes,ygrein tgae250% syrOinFgFe 50% OFF

B u B uy y Bu y Buy Buy

1 11 11

B 2Rnndd s yringe 5 Bu uy y 11 s sy yrriin ng ge e,, g ge ett a aO eR 50 0% %O OF FF F O O2R R syringO O R s y r i n g e , g e t 1 2 u n i t s o f B O T O X ® C o s m e c F R E E O R sy yrriin ng gBe eu,, yg 2 ugn neiitt, s sgeo otf f 1B B2O OuT TnO O X ® CBo oO sm m etttXiiic c®F FCR RoE EsE E rinu itX s® of C TO metic FREE s ge e1ttsy112 s e syringe, get 12 units of BOTOX® Cosmetic FREE syringe, get 12 units of BOTOX® Cosmetic FREE

14535 John Marshall Highway, Suite 105 L a e s L as s e S e v c e s LasVA er S20155 ervices siiiec L s errrr S Se eLrrrrav v cre e sServices Gainesville, n Lddd a a s v e n nd dr B uy 1p pa ck a gBe ,,yg e ttpaa ack2 p a ce k ag gaS e2e (ne q u aiicc lko rrgs le(s ssqe a ule 0r% OluF a s e r S e v c e nL B u y 1 a c k a g e g e 2 p a c k a e ( e q u a l o eurrralv va ee)))s5 5 %vaO FeF F) 50% OFF B u y 1 p a c k a g e , g e t a 2 p a c k a g e ( e q u a l o r l e s s e r v a l u e ) 5 0 % O F F u 1 a g e , g e t p a a orlllu se0 Buy 1 package, get a 2nd package (equal orselle eses se v a ue 5 0% OF F Phone: (703) 754-0425 ● Fax: (703) 754-2888 B Bu uy y 11 p pa ac ck ka ag ge e,, g ge ett a a2 2nndd p pa ac ck ka ag ge e ((e eq qu ua all o orr lle es ss se err v va allu ue e)) 5 50 0% %O OF FF F www.LTFM.net

Office Hours Monday thru Friday: 9:00am-6:00pm Saturday: 9:00am-12:30pm

VA 20155 (703)754-0425 .com/ltfmcosmetics

Follow us!

14535 John Marshall Hwy, Suite 105, Gainesville, VA 20155

(703)754-0425

14535 John Marshall Hwy, SuiteVA 105, Gainesville, VA 20155 (703)754-0425 14535 John Marshall Hwy, Suite 105, Gainesville, 20155 (703)754-0425 14535 John Suite Gainesville, 20155 14535www.LTFMCosmetics.com John Marshall Marshall Hwy, Hwy, Suite 105, 105, Gainesville, VA VA www.facebook.com/ltfmcosmetics 20155 (703)754-0425 (703)754-0425 www.LTFMCosmetics.com www.facebook.com/ltfmcosmetics www.facebook.com/ltfmcosmetics 14535www.LTFMCosmetics.com John Marshall Hwy, Suite 105, Gainesville, VA 20155 (703)754-0425 www.facebook.com/ltfmcosmetics 14535www.LTFMCosmetics.com John Marshall Marshall Hwy, Hwy, Suite Suite 105, 105, Gainesville, VA VA 20155 20155 (703)754-0425 (703)754-0425 14535 John Gainesville, www.LTFMCosmetics.com www.facebook.com/ltfmcosmetics www.LTFMCosmetics.com www.LTFMCosmetics.com www.facebook.com/ltfmcosmetics www.facebook.com/ltfmcosmetics

www.LTFMCosmetics.com www.facebook.com/ltfmcosmetics www.facebook.com/LifetimeFamilyMedicine

“Exceptional care for your family pets”

“Exceptional care for for your family pets” pets” “Exceptional care your family

We provide total wellness care for your We provide total wellness care for your puppies, kittens, dogs and cats.

puppies, kittens, dogs and cats.

We provide total wellness care for your puppies, kittens, dogs and cats.

• Microchips Advanced Diagnostics Treatments Microchips •• Advanced Diagnostics &&Treatments • Laser Treatments & Specialized SpecializedSurgery Surgery • Microchips • Advanced Diagnostics & Treatments Laser Treatments •• Routine Routine & • Pet Dental Care • Boarding for Cats Pet Dental•Care • Boarding for Cats • Laser Treatments Routine & Specialized Surgery • Pet Dental Care • Boarding for Cats Is you pet itching & scratching?

PROFESSIONAL, PERSONALIZED SERVICE

It’s a sign that something is

wrong.summer!

When your pet scratches, Keep us safe this Is you pet itching & scratching? it is irritating his/her sensitive

skin. This can lead to infection Don’t leave your pet It’sina the sign car! that something is with itchy and painful sores.

wrong.

Whenayour pet scratches, Even with the windows cracked, car’s Call us for an appointment! temperature can reachit 100 degrees in sensitive is irritating his/her MICHELLE M.day.

HOPKINS 10 minutes on an 85 degree skin.

This can lead ATTORNEY AT LAW to infection with itchy and painful sores.

Voted Best of Haymarket 7627 Heritage Village Plaza Call us forof Lifestyle an appointment!

7627 HeritageVA Village Plaza Voted for Bestthe Haymarket last 7 years!

Gainesville, 20155 THE 9 ANNUAL 7627 Heritage Gainesville, VA 20155 Village PlazaFor the Last 7 years!

703-754-9888 20 19 703-754-9888 www.stonewallvet.com Gainesville, VA 20155 OF HAYMARKET/ www.stonewallvet.com TH

703.754.9888 - stonewallvet.com

7627 Heritage Village Plaza Gainesville, VA 20155 703-754-9888

BEST GAINESVILLE

Voted Best of Haymarket for the last 7 years!

HOPKINS L F THE

AW

IRM

{ JULY 2020 |

MICHELLE M. HOPKINS ATTORNEY AT LAW 571.248.2210 MHOPKINSLAW.COM

GAINESVILLE LIFESTYLE

}

15

BY CHRISTINE CRADDOCK

With her love of art and passion for people

Zoe Moser spreads cheer during the pandemic

BY HANNAH SAMLALL

T

here have been many community responses to the COVID-19 pandemic. Restaurants are offering delivery and curbside pick-up. Businesses are offering complimentary services to first responders.

Teachers are giving lessons virtually. Retired healthcare professionals are coming out of retirement to help fight the virus. The list of stories goes on and on. Every small gesture has helped to remind us that there are always people helping in the darkest of times. Those people all deserve to be recognized, but we’ll start with Zoe Moser. Zoe is an 11-year-old who has taken it upon herself to do something to lift spirits during these trying times.

Born in North Carolina, Zoe started visiting local nursing homes with her church when she was just 4 years old.”They would go make cards and do crafts with the elderly,” Shamika Moser, Zoe’s mom, said. “We moved to Gainesville five years ago and our home church has the same type of program.” The Mosers attend Word Alive Church in Manassas.

Since the mandated shutdown caused by the coronavirus, Zoe and the other members of the church were no longer able to visit those in the nursing homes. Zoe, who is passionate about art and has won several art awards through school, knew she had to do something to make sure the residents knew that someone was thinking about them.”I wanted to make the cards for nursing home residents and healthcare professionals because I know that some people during this pandemic are sad and lonely,” Zoe said. “I just wanted to cheer them up.”

Once the residents and healthcare professionals received the first cards, Zoe’s initiative began to snowball.

Requests started coming in asking her to send cards all over the country. At this point, Zoe has sent cards to Texas, California, Georgia, Virginia, North Carolina, Washington D.C., Tennessee, and Maryland. In addition to nursing homes, Zoe has sent cards to healthcare professionals, incarcerated individuals, and residents of homeless shelters in Washington D.C. But how would she keep it up? Zoe knew she needed to find a way to fund her project in order to keep purchasing supplies.

16

{ JULY 2020 |

GAINESVILLE LIFESTYLE

}

“I wanted to make cards for nursing home residents and healthcare professionals because I know that some people during this pandemic are sad and lonely,” said 11 year-old Zoe Moser of Gainesville. “I just wanted to cheer them up.”

That’s when she got the idea to sell the goal planning workbook she’d written two years ago. Called “The Million Dollar Project,” the workbook is the result of “a vision board activity Zoe did at church,” said her mom. “From her vision board, she created a step-by-step process to help people of all ages achieve their goals.”

All proceeds from purchases of the book go toward buying craft and shipping supplies for the card initiative. “I wanted to write The Million Dollar Project to help people achieve success in seven easy steps like I did,” Zoe said. “And I want people to know that if you join The Zoe Project we can spread cheer and change the world one card at a time.”

When Zoe isn’t making cards or doing her school work, you can find her packing up book orders, working on her website, reading, baking, dancing, singing, or going to church. Her favorite subject is math. “In 10 years, I see myself in college being successful,” Zoe said.

You can follow along with and participate in The Zoe Project on Instagram (@_thezoeproject_) and on Facebook.

The Million Dollar Project is available for purchase on her website at the thamosers.com and is also for sale on Amazon Prime. Customers who order on the website pay shipping, but receive free personalized gifts as a thank you. Amazon Prime members receive free shipping. ❖

Gainesville Magazine 1-4 Page ad for (7-2020)_Virginia Run l1/4 Page ayout

Fixing Garage Doors Is What We’ve Always Done Better Than Anyone Else!

Voted #1 Garage Door Company!

GAINESVILLE HOMEOWNERS TAKE ADVANTAGE OF OUR ANNUAL GARAGE DOOR TUNE-UP OFFER TO ENSURE RELIABLE, QUIET OPERATION and SAFETY. Savings Coupon UP TO

$200 OFF

*

SELECT NEW GARAGE DOORS FROM ACADEMY DOOR & CONTROL

Savings Coupon

$20 OFF TUNE-UP SERVICE

Madmagickombucha.com Madmagickombucha.com Tasting Room Room Tasting Madmagickombucha.com 7124 Farm Farm Station Station Road Road •• Vint Vint Hill, Hill, VA VA 20187 20187 7124 Tasting Room Monday – Wednesday 11 AM – 5 PM Monday – Wednesday 11 AM – 5 PM Madmagickombucha.com Madmagickombucha.com 7124 Thursday Farm Station Road • 11 Vint Hill, VA 20187 – Saturday Saturday AM PM Thursday –Tasting 11 AM –– 66 PM Room Monday – Wednesday 11 AM – 5 PM Tasting Room 7124 Farm Road Vint Hill, – Saturday AM – 6VA PM20187 7124 Thursday Farm Station Station Road •• 11 Vint Hill, VA 20187 Monday –– Wednesday Wednesday 11 AM AM –– 55 PM PM Home Delivery Monday 11 Home Delivery Thursday –– Saturday Saturday 11 11 AM AM –– 66 PM PM Thursday We've made getting your favorite Kombucha We've made getting favorite Kombucha Home Delivery Expires 07/31/20.

Cannot beyour combined with any other offers. flavors even even easier easier with with our our home home delivery. delivery. flavors We've for made getting your favorite Available home delivery in Virginia, Virginia, DC,Kombucha and Maryland Maryland Home Delivery Available for home delivery in DC, and Home flavors even easier withDelivery our home delivery.

We've for made getting your favorite Kombucha Available home deliveryyour in Virginia, DC,Kombucha and Maryland We've made getting favorite flavors even even easier easier with with our our home home delivery. delivery. flavors

FROM ACADEMY DOOR & CONTROL

Over 47 Years

Satisfied • We Install New Garage Doors OfCustomers!

• We Replace Broken Cables • We Replace Broken Springs • We Replace Garage Door Rollers • We Install New Garage Door Openers • Professional and Certified Technicians • We Offer An Unbeatable Guarantee • We Fix Any Garage Door Problem You Have

10% OFF

Available Available for for home home delivery delivery in in Virginia, Virginia, DC, DC, and and Maryland Maryland

MadMagic_QuarterAd.indd 1 MadMagic_QuarterAd.indd 1

Madmagickombucha.com

Tasting Room 7124 Farm Station Road • Vint Hill, VA 20187 MadMagic_QuarterAd.indd MadMagic_QuarterAd.indd 11 1 Monday – Wednesday 11 AM – 5 PM MadMagic_QuarterAd.indd Thursday – Saturday 11 AM – 6 PM MadMagic_QuarterAd.indd 1

SAME DAY & 24 HOUR EMERGENCY SERVICE 365 DAYS A YEAR!

Have A Question?

We’re Here TO HELP YOU...

4/27/20 11:04 AM 4/27/20 11:04 AM 4/27/20 11:04 AM

703 912-0455

ACADEMY DOOR & CONTROL CORP. SINCE 1973

www.AcademyDoor.com

4/27/20 11:04 AM 4/27/20 11:04 11:04 AM AM 4/27/20

IT’S TIME FOR BUSINESS. Home Delivery

Your home, reimag

We've made getting your favorite Kombucha flavors even easier with our home delivery.

BEFORE

Available for home delivery in Virginia, DC, and Maryland BUSINESS BANKING

Business Loans Free Business Checking* Remote Deposit Capture MadMagic_QuarterAd.indd 1 Cash Management Credit Cards

AFTER

Visit us for a unique indoor marketplace experienc Your home, reimagined.

YourYour home, reimagined.

Your home, reimagined. of home furnishings and estate treasures changes home, reimagine

Your home, reimagined.

Visit us for a unique indoor marketplace experience! Our inventory

4/27/20

home furnishings • estate treasures

Visit us us for a unique marketplace OurOur inventory Visit unique indoor marketplace experience! inventory andindoor update your experience! home with a fresh new look at gre of home furnishings and estate treasures changes every day.

Come ofhome home furnishings furnishings estate treasures changes every day.day.

Come of and treasures changes every Come Visit usand for aestate unique indoor marketplace experience!

Our i home furnishings • estate treasures and update your home with a fresh new look at great prices! and update your home with a fresh new look at great prices! and update your home with a fresh new look at great prices!

Visit us for a unique indoor marketplace experience!

Our inventoryand estate treasures changes every d of home furnishings home furnishings estate treasures home furnishings • ••upcycled treasures home furnishings • estate treasures home furnishings estate treasures 11:04 AM of home furnishings and estate treasures changes every day. and update yourCome home with a fresh new look at great price and updatehome yourfurnishings home with• aestate freshtreasures new look at great prices!

Wfor EforA R NO W OPEN! Shop greater cause.

Shop greater cause. aagreater cause.

Shop for aE greater cause.

Youra home, reimagined.

Shop for greater cause.

Part of everyday mission isisto totoenhance enhance livesand andsupport support local of our everyday missionis enhancelives lives and local PartPart of our our everyday mission support local

communities donating portion of our proceeds tocharities. charities.

Part of ourby everyday is proceeds to enhance lives and support local communities by donating aportion portionof ofour our proceeds to communities by donating aa mission to charities.

Our current local charity partner isisMikey’s Mikey’s Way. current local charity partneris Mikey’s Way. OurOur current local charity partner Way. communities by donating a portion of our proceeds to charities.

Visit us for a unique indoor marketplace experience! Our inventory Part of our everyday mission is to enhance lives and support Our current local charity partner is Mikey’s Way. of home furnishings and estate treasures changeslocal every day. Come

Shop for a greater cause.

communities by donating a portion of our proceeds to charities.

and update your home with a fresh new look at great prices!

Part of our everyday mission is to enhance lives and support local Follow us Facebook and Instagram!

Follow us on Facebook andInstagram!

Instagram!

Follow us on on Facebook and home furnishings • estate treasures Our current local charity partner is Mikey’s Way. Store Hours: Store Hours: Store Hours: @remixmarketwarrenton communities by donating a portion of our proceeds to charities. @remixmarketwarrenton @remixmarketwarrenton Tues--Sat: -Sat: Sat: 12 -5pm 5pm Tues 12 - -5pm Tues 12 @remixmarket_warrenton @remixmarket_warrenton @remixmarket_warrenton Our current local charity partner is Mikey’s Way. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram!

Store Hours: @remixmarketwarrenton Follow us on Facebook and Instagram!

Tues Sat:340-3856 12 - 5pm 6632 Electric Ave Warrenton, VA 20187 •-(540) (540) 340-3856 6632 ElectricAve AveWarrenton, Warrenton, VA • •(540) VA20187 20187 340-3856 Store Hours: @remixmarket_warrenton @remixmarketwarrenton

Drew Brown | Market President 703.393.8202

Shop for a greater cause.

Part of our everyday mission is to enhance lives and support local Follow us on Facebook and Instagram! @remixmarket_warrenton Store Hours:of our proceeds to charities. communities by donating a portion @remixmarketwarrenton Our current local charity partner Mikey’s Way. Tues - Sat:is12 - 5pm @remixmarket_warrenton

Tues - Sat: 12 - 5pm

6632 Electric Ave Warrenton, VA 20187 • (540) 34

BankWithUnited.com | *$100 to open. Member FDIC

6632Ave Electric Warrenton, VA 20187 • (540) 340-38 6632 Electric Warrenton,Ave VA 20187

Follow us on Facebook and340-3856 Instagram!

(540)

Store Hours:

6632 Electric Ave @remixmarketwarrenton Warrenton, VA 20187 •Tues(540) - Sat: 12 340-3856 - 5pm @remixmarket_warrenton

{ JULY 2020 | GAINESVILLE LIFESTYLE } 6632 Electric Ave Warrenton, VA 20187 • (540) 340-3856

17

c el ebra t i ng t he c l as s o f (With thanks to all those who responded to our survey!)

C

ongratulations again to all of the 2020 high school and college graduates in the Haymarket and Gainesville communities, and our thanks to all of you who took the time to tell us about your graduate and share his or her photo with us. We have enjoyed celebrating with you, and wish all our graduates all the best in their future endeavors.

2 20 0

C J Petrillo II Abigail Park

AT T E N D E D : B AT T L E F I E L D HIGH SCHOOL

Elijah Gibbs

AT T E N D E D : B AT T L E F I E L D HIGH SCHOOL

FUTURE PLANS: CAREER I N G O V E R N M E N T L AW ENFORCEMENT

AT T E N D E D : B AT T L E F I E L D HIGH SCHOOL

C O L L E G E : N O VA T H E N V C U MAJOR: ARTS

Carly Hill AT T E N D E D : PAT R I O T H I G H S C H O O L

AT T E N D E D : B AT T L E F I E L D HIGH SCHOOL COLLEGE: UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES

{ JULY 2020 |

AT T E N D E D : B AT T L E F I E L D HIGH SCHOOL COLLEGE: UNIVERSITY O F M A R Y WA S H I N G T O N MAJOR: POLITICAL SCIENCE

COLLEGE: EAST CAROLINA UNIVERSITY M A J O R : E L E M E N TA R Y E D U C AT I O N

GAINESVILLE LIFESTYLE

Fayed Troy AT T E N D E D : B AT T L E F I E L D HIGH SCHOOL COLLEGE: HAMPTON UNIVERSITY MAJOR: COMPUTER SCIENCE

}

Cade Burdette AT T E N D E D : T H E WA K E F I E L D SCHOOL - THE PLAINS COLLEGE: UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA

MAJOR: BUSINESS

Ashley Donohoe

18

COLLEGE: OLD DOMINION UNIVERSITY

Geoffrey Carlisle Jr.

Jason Brady AT T E N D E D : B AT T L E F I E L D HIGH SCHOOL

Jett Landrum

COLLEGE: WEST VIRGINIA UNIVERSITY

AT T E N D E D : B AT T L E F I E L D HIGH SCHOOL

M A J O R : H E A LT H S C I E N C E S AND BUSINESS

COLLEGE: UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA MAJOR: BUSINESS

Proudly sponsors our local seniors...

10% OFF WITH THIS AD

Cannot be combined with any other offer.

7937 Stonewall Shops Square Gainesville, VA 20155 571.222.4838

ON SALE NOW

3905A Fair Ridge Drive, Pender Village Center, Fairfax, VA 22033 703.978.9001

Be sure to shop local & support your local businesses.

kempercarpet.com A Woman Owned Business

COMMERCIAL & RESIDENTIAL

Please call us for all of your plumbing needs!

5 7 1 - 2 4 8 - 8 72 7 QUALITY • RELIABILITY • SERVICE

FENCES: WOOD • CHAIN-LINK • VINYL • PRIVACY • DECORATIVE • ORNAMENTAL ALUMINUM • DRIVEWAY GATES • CONTROL GATES AND MORE! WE ALSO DO DECKS!

We are still here & we will get through this as a community!

10% OFF M AT E R I A L S

WITH ANY FENCE INSTALL Up to $250 Value. Not valid on repairs.

Cannot be combined with any other offers.

703.263.8437 BEITZELLFENCE.com

Locally Owned & Operated Licensed & Insured Please follow us on @GainesvillePlumbing www.GainesvillePlumbing.com

{ JULY 2020 |

GAINESVILLE LIFESTYLE

}

19

Katharine (Katie) Boyce AT T E N D E D : B AT T L E F I E L D H I G H SCHOOL COLLEGE: GEORGE MASON UNIVERSITY MAJOR: UNDECIDED

Lane Tomlinson AT T E N D E D : B AT T L E F I E L D HIGH SCHOOL COLLEGE CHRISTOPHER NEWPORT UNIVERSITY

Meghan Childress ATTENDED: BATTLEFIELD HIGH SCHOOL COLLEGE: VIRGINIA TECH MAJOR: BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES

Rachel Loomis AT T E N D E D : B AT T L E F I E L D HIGH SCHOOL COLLEGE: JAMES MADISON UNIVERSITY MAJOR: NURSING

MAJOR: BIOTECHNOLOGY

Sean Trettel AT T E N D E D : B AT T L E F I E L D H I G H SCHOOL COLLEGE: LIBERTY UNIVERSITY M A J O R : PA S T O R A L LEADERSHIP

Kayla Noto AT T E N D E D : B AT T L E F I E L D H I G H SCHOOL C O L L E G E : N O VA C E R T I F I C AT E I N : M U S I C PRODUCTION

Mackenzie Skiff AT T E N D E D : B AT T L E F I E L D HIGH SCHOOL COLLEGE: CHRISTOPHER NEWPORT UNIVERSITY

Miranda Coolican

Ryan Gessner

ATTENDED: BATTLEFIELD HIGH SCHOOL

AT T E N D E D : B AT T L E F I E L D HIGH SCHOOL

COLLEGE: UNIVERSITY OF S O U T H F L O R I D A / TA M PA

COLLEGE: JAMES MADISON UNIVERSITY

MAJOR: PSYCHOLOGY

MAJOR: CRIMINAL STUDIES

MAJOR: UNDECIDED

Stephen Gilbert AT T E N D E D : PAT R I O T HIGH SCHOOL COLLEGE: MILLIGAN UNIVERSITY

Kyle Love AT T E N D E D : B AT T L E F I E L D H I G H SCHOOL COLLEGE: SHENANDOAH UNIVERSITY MAJOR: SPORTS BUSINESS MANAGEMENT

Matthew Doyle AT T E N D E D : B AT T L E F I E L D HIGH SCHOOL COLLEGE: GEORGE MASON UNIVERSITY

Molly Moran AT T E N D E D : B AT T L E F I E L D HIGH SCHOOL C O L L E G E : W I L L I A M A N D M A RY MAJOR: BIOLOGY

Samantha Kamm

MAJOR: COMPUTER SCIENCE

AT T E N D E D : B AT T L E F I E L D HIGH SCHOOL COLLEGE: NORTHERN VIRGINIA COMMUNITY COLLEGE MAJOR: UNDECIDED

MAJOR: ENGINEERING

Tuscan Barshow

Kyle William Dodd

Maxwell Jackson Stone

ATTENDED: BATTLEFIELD HIGH SCHOOL

AT T E N D E D : B AT T L E F I E L D HIGH SCHOOL

OFF TO: T H E U N I T E D S TAT E S N AV Y

C O L L E G E : N O VA MAJOR: BUSINESS

Olivia Brenczewski AT T E N D E D : B AT T L E F I E L D HIGH SCHOOL COLLEGE: JAMES MADISON UNIVERSITY M A J O R : E L E M E N TA R Y E D U C AT I O N

AT T E N D E D : B AT T L E F I E L D H I G H SCHOOL

Sara Park AT T E N D E D : B AT T L E F I E L D HIGH SCHOOL COLLEGE: GEORGE MASON UNIVERSITY M A J O R : AT M O S P H E R I C SCIENCE

COLLEGE: GEORGE MASON UNIVERSITY MAJOR: BUSINESS

Open a checking account and we’ll donate $25 to a Charity

of Choice*.

*Charities are from a Bank approved list.

Do good with banking.

WE WOULD APPRECIATE YOUR VOTE IN 2020!

Pharmacy Hours: M-F: 9am-6pm Sat: 10am-2pm

send us your story ideas!

CALL US TODAY!

Our Services With our highly qualified professionals and state-of-the-art facility, we are able to provide a wide range of exceptional pharmaceutical services to our customers.

10% off OTC items if you mention GLM20!

Lifestyle CBD Products

phone 540.349.2951

web piedmontlifestyle.com email editor@piedmontpub.com facebook /piedmontlifestylepublications instagram @lifestylemagazines { JULY 2020 |

GAINESVILLE LIFESTYLE

}

21

FAR LEFT: Harper Allen and Carolina Craddock enjoy a backyard tea party in the shade. LEFT: Water baby Kai Brown splashing around outside. BELOW: Cousins Graham Everett and Dayton French cool off with everyone’s favorite treat - Popsicles!

sweet sweet summertime

BY CHRISTINE CRADDOCK

I

t’s pretty much a guarantee that this summer will be unlike any we’ve had in previous years. All of us moms and dads have already had months and months of trying to entertain our children, long before summer began.

Since many of us are probably suffering “creativity fatigue,” we asked Julia Carney of Mountainside Montessori School in Marshall for her suggestions on fun stuff to do this summer.

For starters, says Carney, it’s important to understand your child’s stages of development when planning activities. “Younger children live in the present and don’t realize what is missing. They play and

22

{ JULY 2020 |

GAINESVILLE LIFESTYLE

}

BY CHRISTINE CRADDOCK

A combination of old fashioned fun and today’s technology will get you, and your kids, through the summer.

learn through movement. Older kids need the feeling of being part of a community.”

Try to maintain social interaction for middle schoolers as much as you can, says Carney, even if it’s by video chat. This is also a great time for them to deepen connections with family and connecting with adults in their lives.

It can be very hard to get older kids involved in activities, but enlisting them to help teach younger siblings things like how to jump rope or hopscotch can draw the teens in and they’ll even have a good time.

She urges parents to sometimes take a step back and let kids figure out things themselves. “It gives them a sense of accomplishment,” she explains. “Kids are used to being busy with structure, and some kids will be bored because they aren’t used to it. But sometimes boredom is what fuels creativity,” says Carney. But for some things, it might be necessary to show them how to enjoy offline activities. For instance, they’ll probably be thrilled to spray their brother with the hose once they see you do it.

Here are a few more thoughts for summer fun in case you are completely out of ideas.

give back: Consider

volunteer work in a way that is safe. Volunteer at a food pantry or bring an elderly neighbor dinner. Express appreciation for grocery store employees, the mailman, etc. Older kids can give parents of younger children a break by video chatting with the little ones for a while; they will be delighted to have someone besides their parents to talk to. These kinds of activities will make kids feel more connected to their community.

use technology: Make

use of technology to give new life to old fashioned, fun, offline experiences.

Remember lemonade stands?

Replace it with an Etsy shop selling crafts. Order crafts and supplies for friendship bracelets and origami, then learn to make them through Youtube videos. Remember putting on plays as a child?

Older children can make their own videos of their own parts and digitally compile them with their friends’ for a complete performance.

Kids desperately need this kind of social, collaborative experience right now.

bonding with pets: The benefits of

children owning pets — of any size — cannot be overstated. Pets awaken them to a whole new world of living beings that are so different from humans. Caring for something that is totally dependent on them teaches kids responsibility, empathy, and how to show affection. They have been shown to relieve stress and have a positive correlation with academic success. We’re not suggesting going out and getting a first time pet (unless you want one!), but if you have a pet already, kids can spend more time with them by grooming, walking, reading to them, and playing ball. Older kids can dive into the world of animal training by learning how to teach the dog new tricks. And don’t forget your big pets — horses and other farm animals can always use the extra attention too. Big or small, your pet will relish the extra time with their humans! ❖

Landon, Grayson, & Hudson Norman exploring nature.

“We’ve been taking a lot of short shaded hikes to creeks we can splash in” said mom Lindsey.

water games: Running

through the sprinkler in the yard and experimenting with all the settings.

With parental supervision, fill a plastic pool with water and have boat races.

Maybe they can even make the boats themselves by learning origami.

fishing and nature walks:

With state and local parks opening up, there are a host of opportunities for families to take day trips. Silver Lake in Gainesville is a great place to fish or let kids play in the little beach section where they can see tiny fish and search for turtles. There is a huge, very old turtle who mysteriously appears near the pier when and if he feels like sticking his head out of the water. In Fauquier County, try the Riverside Preserve.

gardening: Growing things in the

garden is appropriate for all age groups.

Herbs are great — younger children will be thrilled to see the seed sprout and grow, and older children can smell and taste them and decide how to use them in cooking.

cooking: Make homemade

lemonade and popsicles with younger kids. Older ones can help plan and make dinner. This makes them feel like a valuable member of the family and increases confidence, says Carney.

fort building: Indoor pillow forts are

great for younger kids, and more complicated and creative outdoor ones are fun as they get older. Parents should resist helping, other than making sure no dangerous materials are involved. Let them figure it out themselves with their imagination. Don’t go buy your kid a playhouse from Walmart…the building and creating of the fort is the fun part, and it’s beneficial to their development. A playhouse plunked in the yard will grow old very quickly.

socially distance games with neighbors: Flashlight tag can be played

from afar, as well as hopscotch when each kid draws in their own driveway. “Mother May I” and “Simon Says” can be played together from across the street. Jump roping, hula hoops, and scooter races can be competitions from afar.

rock painting: Rock painting is a craft families have enjoyed for years. Now, some are taking it a step further by painting words of kindness on the rocks and leaving them around the neighborhood for others to discover. obstacle course: One year we found

a Ninja Warrior Course kit on sale and set it up for my son’s birthday party; they had so much fun. But you don’t need a kit to create an obstacle course. Cones, ropes or yarn, hoola hoops, and whatever you can find in the garage can be used to create a course to let kids get their energy out.

Claire, Ashton, and Graham Everett spend lots of time in the summer tending their chickens and manning their neighborhood egg stand.

{ JULY 2020 |

GAINESVILLE LIFESTYLE

}

23

What to DIY, and what not to DIY? THAT IS THE QUESTION. You’re home. You have access to YouTube and its zillions of tutorials. But should you really install that ceiling fan or replace the bathroom faucet by yourself? There are many for whom the answer to those questions would be “heck yes!” But there are just as many others (like me) who can’t do something as simple as hang a curtain rod without assistance. So which projects should you leave to the pros and which could you probably do yourself? We posed that question — and several others — to six local home improvement pros. Here’s what they had to say.

Lifestyle Magazine (LM): What are some of the most common kinds of home improvement projects your company handles?

TIM BURCH (TB): Our most common remodeling projects are whole house remodels.

DAVID ELPHEE (DE): Our company

offers plumbing, heating, air conditioning and electrical services.

VALERIE GIBSON (VG): The most

common projects we complete include bathroom and kitchen remodels, deck and porch projects, trim carpentry projects, exterior maintenance such as

24

{ JULY 2020 |

painting, caulking, and trim repairs, and handyman/home maintenance repairs.

KIM JENKINS (KJ): Bathrooms, roofing, siding, window replacements, decks and insurance restoration.

STEPHANIE KENNEDY (SK):

Large scale additions, kitchen and master bath remodels.

CHURCH MATTHEWS (CM):

We handle everything from a simple appliance replacement to a full kitchen design with cabinets and appliances.

DANIEL SOUTHARD (DS): Interior and exterior paint, rotten wood repair, kitchen and bath remodels.

GAINESVILLE LIFESTYLE

}

What are some of the more specialized or unique services your company offers?

TB: We have some of the best trim carpenters in the nation on our in-house staff. Detailed, one of a kind interiors are unique to us.

DE: Our specialty in all three trades is service itself. The feedback we hear from our customers time and time again is how much they liked our people, their skill and knowledge as well as how friendly, courteous, clean, and professional they are. If a customer has a problem with any of our work, we will correct it, simple as that.

We have been around for 44 years, we are easy to reach, and we are here to stay. When we say that we will stand behind our work, that really means something.

VG: We offer a variety of services to help homeowners care for

and improve their homes. One of our main specialties is helping homeowners plan and prioritize their projects to help them balance between the “must-dos” and the “want-tos,” so they maximize the return on their home improvement dollars. Some of the more unique projects we have completed include a custom Italian marble tile floor, built-in mudroom lockers, a creek bridge, and an outdoor screened shed that served as a screened-in porch for a client’s weekend property.

KJ: Disinfectant services along with water mitigation, mold remediation and

insurance loss clean up. We are able to show up at the scene, secure the client’s home and belongings, work with their insurance agency and adjusters, complete the demo and the repairs. Having one company stand by you during such a time ensures you don't miss a step in the process, protects you by having all repairs that you are entitled to be paid for by the insurance company and gives you one point of contact from beginning to end.

SK: Aging in place/universal design and NKBA (National Kitchen Bath Association)

certified people on staff which ensures the most efficient and ADA compliant (accessible) space – which enables individuals with physical handicaps to live as comfortably as possible. Our architectural department is full of talented designers and craftsmen who are passionate about the projects they work on.

CM: We offer a wide offering of brands of appliances and cabinetry. We sell more

appliance brands than we show on the floor. We have a wide variety of cabinet lines that represent entry level to high end. It is a one stop shop for cabinetry and appliances. We also offer all types of countertops.

DS: Custom build out, custom crown molding, custom tile.

What are some of the most common kinds of home improvement projects you see homeowners attempt to tackle themselves, only to end up calling you in to save the day?

TB: Rescues: We have an entire division of the company dedicated to rescue projects

that homeowners or bad contractors have gotten into trouble trying to complete. My advice is to call the pros.

DE: We often get called in after a do-it-yourselfer has tried to install a new fixture, like a faucet, ceiling fan, or thermostat. Oftentimes homeowners don’t have the right tools, or their tools aren’t quite up to the job. Not only do we have the right tools, we have the expertise and know-how to do the job right.

VG: Bathroom remodels are definitely the most common. They often appear to be

deceivingly easy and simple and many television shows add to that simplistic view.

Once they are in the throes of the project, many homeowners find it’s more timeconsuming and labor-intensive than they thought. And it requires a lot of patience.

Some stages also require more experience and skill sets than meets the eye. Another common project is interior painting. It can take more time and effort than you might think. We have had many homeowners tell us that they have painted themselves in the past and will never go through the headache again.

KJ: Bathrooms seem to be a big one! How can a little room be so challenging? Well, TV makes it look easier than it is. Once the demo is started, plywood may be rotted, the floor may not be level, mold may be discovered....the list goes on. The second would be decks. Decks must be built to code and be secured to the home properly with flashing to avoid water damage inside or built free standing with the proper structural components in place for safety. Many homeowners who purchase a home with a deck want to have it resurfaced. Oftentimes this can be done but sometimes the existing deck is in no shape to resurface and therefore a new one needs to be built in its place.

SK: Installing cabinetry or removing walls. There is so much skill and engineering knowledge that is needed to take on these projects efficiently and safely. If you plan to do something yourself make sure everything is planned and ordered prior to starting.

CM: Most of our DIY customers are fairly savvy. Where we see a lot of challenges

though is when they try to cut corners, use the same hoses or the same wiring. The other area that is often overlooked is surge protection. Not all surge protectors are alike. Strip surge protectors must be divided by the number of outlets. Appliance surge protectors prevent the small surges that are usually unnoticeable and over time degrade the electronics in the appliances. We suggest one for microwaves, washers, dishwashers, washers, and freezers.

DS: Plumbing and electric, roof leaks.

What kind of projects should do-it-yourselfers never undertake on their own?

TB: DIY-ers should never try to handle the

MEP's (mechanical, electrical and plumbing).

Those jobs done incorrectly are dangerous.

DE: There are several things to consider here. Skill level, proper tools, and weighing the consequences of a job gone wrong. It is important to understand that there can be tragic outcomes when a job of any trade is not done right. Natural gas and propane can be explosive under the right conditions.

Refrigerant gases can asphyxiate. Plumbing can become unsanitary, and a flood can devastate a home. Miswired circuits or appliances can start a fire or electrocute.

HVAC, plumbing, and electrical work is best left to professionals.

VG: Unless they happen to be very handy, I

would advise against bathroom and kitchen remodels. They really are quite complicated and require a great deal of skill and time.

If your skills and experience are limited, they end up taking even more time or may not be possible to complete. Quality can also suffer as many of the skill sets involved in a kitchen or bath remodel take years of experience to develop.

KJ: Additions. They’re very extensive and

need architects, engineering, and can be dangerous if not tied into the existing home.

Additionally, anything electrical could be dangerous and all of this has to be tied into your main panel so you need to know if the addition will support it. Roofing is another "get a pro" project. Most roofs are fairly high off of the ground plus there are so many components of the roof and if anything is done incorrectly or left out, it could result in serious water damage. The deck of the roof is also important. If plywood isn’t in good condition and the house is not ventilated properly, the heat can cause damage and in rare cases fire.

SK: Trades like plumbing and electrical should be subbed out when possible.

CM: As I said before, there are a lot of capable individuals around here but if they are going to do a project and there is any doubt, they should have a professional do it. Appliances today are more sophisticated, more expensive, and more susceptible to installation errors.

DS: Replacement windows and doors, electric and plumbing, roof repair, gutter cleaning.

{ JULY 2020 |

GAINESVILLE LIFESTYLE

}

25

KJ: Be patient with yourself and what you may find. You may discover things that are not up to code so have a contingency fund. Do your research. Be sure to know the products you are using. You can save on labor but be cautious about saving on material. Know the age of your home and make sure you test for lead paint and asbestos in plaster or popcorn ceilings. Construction is a craft, have fun with it. And finally, don't forget to admire your accomplishment!

Any words of advice for homeowners determined to “do-it-themselves”?

TB: Determined to do it yourself? Pull a

building permit so at the very least the job can be inspected by a trained municipal inspector.

DE: If you must do it yourself, do your homework first. Make sure you fully understand the process and each step of what you are going to attempt. Also, check with your local building authority to see if you need a permit. Use the proper tools. Put safety first.

VG: If you ever plan to sell your home, be very careful of the projects you take on yourself. If your intention is to increase the value of your home, you may end up doing the opposite.

It’s a great rule of thumb to always view your home projects through the eye of a discerning buyer. They are often looking for a quality level that a non-professional would not be able to achieve. If the quality is lacking, buyers may be deterred from buying your home or view it as a project that needs to be redone and may offer less or request money towards repairs.

SK: If you do plan to do something

Tim Burch, Jr. CR, Vice President, Owner BOWA / 201 E. Washington Street, Middleburg / bowa.com David Elphee, Service Manager 15+ Years Appleton Campbell / 285 Alwington Blvd., Warrenton / appletoncampbell.com Valerie Gibson, President, Gibson Home Services / P.O. Box 315, Markham gibsonhomeservices.com Kim Jenkins, President, Genesis Home Improvement / 101 E. Marshall Street, Remington / ghiva.com

yourself make sure everything is planned and ordered prior to starting.

Stephanie Kennedy, Marketing Manager, Golden Rule Builders / 3409 Catlett Road, Catlett / goldenrulebuilders.com

CM: Most people pick their

cabinets before their appliances.

It should be the other way around.

Church Matthews, Owner, Tolson Appliance Center / 470 Broadview Avenue, Warrenton tolsons.com

DS: Seek a professional, well established company. We have been in business since 1989. ❖

Daniel Southard, JD Handyman 5336 Rixeyville Rd, Rixeyville janddhandyman.com

Celebrating

The Clay Law Firm

31 years The Original Since 1989

MANY THANKS TO…

of Service

Locally owned and operated since 1989

Freshen up your Home this SUMMER!

t Ask Abou Our Custom e! on St or ri Ex te

ASK ABOUT OUR INTERIOR & EXTERIOR PAINTING SPECIALS DECK CLEANING & STAINING • ROOF REPAIR & REPLACEMENT

Congratulations to the 2020 Graduates!

Quality & Integrity from Start to Beautiful Finish!

540-439-4859

Office & Showroom at 5336 Rixeyville Rd. Rixeyville, VA 22737 janddhandyman.com • handyman1989@comcast.net

Lifestyle THE 9TH ANNUAL

20

BANKRUPTCY

BEST Criminal Defense • Traffic • DUI • Felonies 19

OF HAYMARKET/ GAINESVILLE

7430 Heritage Village Plaza - Suite 202 Gainesville, Virginia 20155

WE ARE TAKING STEPS TO KEEP YOU SAFE!

26

{ JULY 2020 |

GAINESVILLE LIFESTYLE

}

(703) 754-0503 Phone • (703) 754-0580 Fax • theclaylawfirm.com

Full Public Access • Great Hospitality • Spectacular Views

Make Us Your “Go-To” for Dining, Events & Golf!

703.753.5101 www.stonewallgolfclub.com 703.753.6140

Now Featuring Executive Chef Sandy Freeman!

ST. PAUL’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH

“nobody looks at print advertising anymore”

All are welcome!

SUMMER SUNDAY SCHEDULE 8:30 am Worship Service 9:30 am Choir Rehearsal 10:30 am Worship Service 11:30 am Fellowship Go to our Website for our YouTube Sunday Service and updates about resuming our Sunday Schedule!

6750 Fayette Street, Haymarket, VA 20169 The Rev. Sean K. Rousseau www.stpaulsepiscopalhaymarket.org

Rev. Sean K. Rousseau Family

&

We Carry a Huge Variety of Yarns & Supplies!

PATTERNS • CLASSES KNITTING • CROCHET CROSS STITCH NEEDLEPOINT

oops, you just did...

SUMMER HOURS: Annual July 4th Sale

Lifestyle

The Warrenton Lifestyle Magazine The Haymarket Lifestyle Magazine The Gainesville Lifestyle Magazine

For advertising information, contact Jim Kelly at 434.987.3542

9:00 am - 1:00 pm Mon-Sat: 10 am - 5 pm Sunday CLOSED 15125 Washington St. #108, Haymarket, VA 20169 703-659-1062 www.needlesinthehaymarket.com nithcustomercare@gmail.com

{ JULY 2020 |

GAINESVILLE LIFESTYLE

}

27

Porch Portraits Snapshots of love and positivity during the pandemic

BY FRANNIE BARNES PHOTOS COURTESY BROOKE ELIZABETH ARTISTRY

W

hen you look through your social media feeds, you can’t help but notice the sweet pictures of families sitting together on their front stoop or front lawn, arms around one another.

These “porch portraits” as they’re known, have become the norm during this time of quarantine.

Nuclear families, stuck in the house together, get gussied up for a fun and appropriately socially distanced photo session they’ll never forget.

Brooke Elizabeth is one of the photographers committed to capturing these porch portraits.

She is also the manager of Three Ways Beautiful Salon in Gainesville and when the stay-at-home orders were implemented and small businesses shuttered, she felt compelled to do something to help. Understanding the needs of small businesses, she knew that closing doors could lead to potential disaster for many – not just the businesses themselves – but the many staff they employ. She decided to use her talent as a way to spread the word to support local business. Each porch portrait she has taken has been free of charge with one request: that the family photographed support a local business by grabbing take out, purchasing something for pick up, or simply buying a gift card. All she asks is that people simply pay it forward.

Brooke started her hobby about twenty years ago. She loves the art of photography, and uses it as a tool for her salon as well, snapping pics of freshly colored and styled works of art. But it’s also been a creative tool to connect with younger clients or daughters of clients. She has been working with teens and tweens doing hair and makeup while spending time talking and helping them with self-esteem. She takes photos after they’ve worked together so they can see themselves through different eyes.

28

{ JULY 2020 |

GAINESVILLE LIFESTYLE

}

Brooke took portraits of families in Ashburn, Bristow, Centreville, Haymarket, Gainesville, and Woodbridge. Maybe more, but she can’t recall. She does, however, recall sweet Dylan, shown here hugging his brother. Dylan was wrapping up his chemotherapy treatments when his parents asked her to photograph him on their front lawn. They got sweet photos. Dylan got a two-hour parade led by the fire department!

Everyone Has a Story Brooke has learned some very unique stories of what this pandemic has taken from, given to, or taught people. Through her porch project, Brooke has found a way to capture these stories in special ways. There are the teens who didn’t have their high school graduation but still have signs in the yard. There are the neighbors who’ve bonded together and hang out in their driveways to have some social normalcy since they can’t go inside each other’s homes. It all started though, with a young boy named Dylan who was nowhere near his family’s front porch.

Dylan was in the hospital wrapping up his chemo treatments when his parents contacted Brooke about taking photos of him and his brother on the family’s front steps.

Because of the COVID-19 safety restrictions, when Dylan was done in the hospital, he didn’t get the opportunity to ring the bell, a customary tradition signifying the end of treatment. But what seemed like a loss turned into a gift, as the neighborhood gathered

Lifestyle THE 10TH ANNUAL

20

BEST

20

OF HAYMARKET/ GAINESVILLE

VOTING ENDS JULY 15 Local business... the heart and the lifeline our of community. From retail stores to restaurants, entertainment and service providers, these are the organizations and people who make this county a great place to live.

Our annual “Best of� competition strives to highlight local businesses as voted on by you, our readers.

Vote at piedmontlifestyle.com

Lifestyle

the W A R R E N T O N L I F E S T Y L E

M AG A Z I N E

for an almost two-hour parade led by first responders including members of the fire department who made sure, since he missed out on ringing the hospital bell, that he got to ring the fire bell. Brooke and her fiancé were honored to be part of Dylan’s parade – something she said might not have happened if it weren’t for the porch project. “People have been so nice and so kind,” she said.

Strike a Pose You’ll notice that some photos are themed while others are simple. Brooke works with the families and tells them they can keep it as simple or as creative as they want. And speaking of creativity, nothing has stopped Brooke from taking a picture. Her fiancé has driven her all over Loudoun, Prince William, Fauquier, and Fairfax counties to take pictures. She’s had to create maps with a strategy to hit everyone she can in an efficient way and even the rain hasn’t held her back. She’s taken some from the passenger side with her zoom lens!

“It’s such an odd time for everybody and it has affected people in many different ways. People are together 24 hours a day and their daily lives have changed. I hope the families will keep the photos, frame them,

From families with cute pups to graduates with big plans, Brooke’s porch portraits capture our hope and positivity despite the pandemic. Each photo she’s taken has been free of charge with one request: that the family photographed support a local business by grabbing take out, purchasing something for pick up, or simply buying a gift card.

and remember the positivity and unity of family. There’s always a silver lining to every unfortunate situation,” Brooke said.

Brooke has a huge heart and finds joy by helping others however she can. As I interviewed her, I mentioned a local mom who was about to undergo chemotherapy and wanted to capture the time before she

begins treatment. Brooke jumped at the chance to help, rearranged her schedule, and made it happen the very next day.

They say that during times like these you see people’s true colors. It’s rare to see a rainbow, but if you’ve had the opportunity to meet, have photos taken by, or speak with Brooke, you understand that feeling. ❖

“Everyone has a story to tell, a lesson to teach, and wisdom to share.”

—MELANIE KOULOURIS

Lifestyle To share your story, email editor@piedmontpub.com

30

{ JULY 2020 |

GAINESVILLE LIFESTYLE

}

Life is always changing, but we are always here

COMMUNITY

Thank you for making us your yoga hOMe!

703.753.2977 | TRANSFORMPYOGA.COM

Lifestyle

the G A I N E S V I L L E L I F E S T Y L E

PRSRT STD U.S. Postage

PAID PPCO

M AG A Z I N E

A division of Rappahannock Media/InsideNova

PO Box 3632 · Warrenton, Virginia 20188 540-349-2951 · www.piedmontlifestyle.com

Snider

Tap Into A Healthier Life.

Safe water is better. Chlorine protects water from bacteria until you are ready to drink it - much like how plastic wrap protects your packaged food. But you get rid of the wrapper before you eat the food, right? So why drink the chlorine?

While chlorine does a great job of eliminating most pathogens from the water we drink, this powerful chemical has a downside when it comes to drinking it. Contact us today to find out more about our chlorine removal systems and having the best water for you and your family!

We always send a Master Plumber to evaluate your needs and provide an accurate estimate so you know exactly what you’ll get and how much you will pay.

Our Summer Special: Buy a water-treatment system and get 20% OFF a water heater or pressure tank when installed at the same time.

If you are in need of any type of plumbing services, give us a call.

540-687-5232 • 703-771-3308

www.jrsnider.com • www.facebook.com/jrsniderltd