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FEATURE STORY ART ALL AROUND USâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; Visual Arts Inspire the Community

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ON A HIGH NOTE For Legacy & Lace: Norma Fayak

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DESTINATIONS A New Nation of Beer: Brew Republic Bierwerks

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GIVING BACK American Legion in Prince William

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LIFELONG LEARNING Using MAGIC for Business Research

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TAKING CARE OF BUSINESS The Business of Real Estate with Peggy and Bill Burke

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FAMILY FUN How to Create Hypertufa for a Rustic Garden Look

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ay is finally here and with it, warmer weather. However, there are still exciting things to look at “inside” as well as out. This month’s feature, “Art All Around Us” by Helena Tavares Kennedy, spotlights fine art in Greater Prince William, sometimes in the most unlikely places. Page 4.

For those of you who love the outdoors, we have some projects for you. Family Fun, by Amanda Causey Baity, introduces us to Hypertufta, a 1930’s replica of stone trough English gardens.

Smaller and easier to work with, this is a perfect project to start with the kids to spruce up your outdoor areas. Page 22. And if you catch “container gardening” fever, Melinda Myers shares “Five Tips for Container Gardening Success,” in Home & Hearth, page 26.

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ART ALL AROUND US

Visual Arts Inspire the Community

By Helena Tavares Kennedy

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rince William County is often applauded for its variety of cultural opportunities for residents, including performing and theatre arts, dance, music, and more. However, some consider Alexandria or other areas in Northern Virginia to be more â&#x20AC;&#x153;artsyâ&#x20AC;? for the visual arts.

Luckily, we have more going on in this region than you may think in terms of painting, pottery, photography and other visual arts. We are, in fact, quite artsy!

There are the usual suspects, like the Prince William County Arts Council, ArtBeat Gallery in Historic Manassas, the Center for the Arts at the Candy Factory or the Lorton-based Workhouse Art Studio, where you expect to find a variety of visual arts from locals. But you may not realize that art is all around us in this region.

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Inspiration in Unexpected Places While many locals and out-of-town visitors alike attend concerts, theatrical productions and other events at the Hylton Performing Arts Center, they may not realize it’s not just a place for performing arts but also visual arts. On your way to the restroom or while waiting for the show to start, check out the amazing talent of local artists who display paintings and other artwork in the Buchanan Partners Art Gallery inside the Hylton Center.

The exhibits rotate every six weeks or so, and the gallery offers receptions and artist talks with wine and light refreshments so that you can get to know the artists personally.

Rick Davis, executive director of the Hylton Center and the dean of the College of Visual and Performing Arts at George Mason University, said, “One of the great features of our gallery is that it is part of a major performing arts venue, so thousands of people have a chance to see the artwork that might not otherwise be accustomed to seeking out galleries or museum experiences. We like to think we are making lots of ‘accidental converts’ to the visual arts.”

counter to the relentless pace of modern life and adds value to the day. One of the great pleasures of my work at the Hylton Center is passing through the gallery each time I go to my office.

I almost always stop and enter into a brief inner dialogue with one of the exhibited works.”

It’s not always easy though, as funding and support for the arts is always in limbo and not guaranteed. Davis said, “Teaching young people about making art is so important to their lifelong appreciation of it. We have an excellent show in February—our annual juried exhibition from the students of Prince William County Schools—and the work is literally stunning in its quality and diversity of subject and media. We need to make sure that all students are offered this kind of opportunity to learn the disciplined self-expression that the arts provide.”

So why is art so important to our community? Why should people support the visual arts? Davis offered some great reasons: “Visual arts add meaning, beauty, perspective, and contemplation to our crowded world. Pausing to take in a painting, print, photograph or sculpture, fiber art work, or any other kind of artistic expression allows the viewer to encounter a fellow human being, who has taken the time to distill something he or she feels is worthy of consideration. This is an important

Photo provided by Hylton Performing Arts Center

Buchanan Partners Art Gallery gives thousands of people an opportunity to see artwork that they might not see outside of an art museum setting.

Photo provided by Red Art & Design

One program you may not expect from the Hylton Center is its highly successful and growing Veterans and the Arts Initiative, which features an annual exhibition of veterans’ artwork each November. “The Hylton Center is proud to be the repository of a large curated collection of veterans’ art under the auspices of a program called the Arts and the Military,” Davis said.

Sharon Hagan painting at Red Art & Design studio in Occoquan.

Artist Danielle Rush, who owns Occoquan-based Red Art & Design with her daughter Madison, wanted to offer a place for people to create, and she agreed with Davis, “There is value in the creative process itself, the actual art making time,” said Rush. “The experience of art making, no matter the outcome, is good and valuable for all ages. Making art is a skill to be learned, a time to play and an excellent form of self-care. Learning new things is an exciting part of being human.”

As a family business, Rush sells artwork, art supplies and offers instructional art lessons for all ages, including paint nights. “We are passionate about teaching art and offering art to all ages in a fun and educational setting,” Rush said.

When visiting Red Art & Design, you can also buy a variety of art from local artists, who work in diverse materials, including mixed media art, watercolors, oil paintings, acrylics, digital art, (continues on page 6) prince william living May 2017

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Local artist showcases her painting at Red Art & Design.

Imagine’s semi-annual art show ‘Canned’ showcases the work of local artists. Many of the pieces are for sale.

illustrations, and more. “When you purchase art from an artist, you are not purchasing ‘a thing’ but a piece of someone’s heart or vision,” said Rush. “That support touches them in a way you cannot imagine. Artists are small business owners, and buying art supports an entrepreneur.”

“As a graphic design and marketing agency, we feel that it’s important to be involved in the arts in Manassas,” said Imagine President Rebecca Vaughan-King. “As a longstanding partner of Historic Manassas Inc., we coordinate our art shows in conjunction with the city’s twice-annual Gallery Walks, held on the first Fridays of May and November.” “Canned” is popular, and the May 2016 show was filled to capacity.

Rush hopes that area residents will start or expand the practice of art collection: “Artists want to share their art in people’s homes, their workplaces, places of worship and much more. We are here and need you to know it.”

For those that want to start making their own art, Rush understands how difficult it can be to manage your schedule in our area. “Adults make appointments for their art lessons and children have flexible drop-off times for after-school lessons, including portfolio prep for Colgan High School’s advanced visual arts program,” Rush said.

Rush points out she isn’t alone in the art scene, however, as Occoquan has many incredible galleries, such as The Loft, Artist Undertaking and Art a la Carte. “Each year we come together as one for Art on the Block to celebrate our accomplishments and to share art with our community,” said Rush. “This event is held annually the day before Mother’s Day, which this year is May 13. Jane and David Ernst (part of Artist Undertaking) are the original creators of the event, while I am the event organizer.”

Another supporter of the arts that you may not know about is Imagine. For its semi-annual art show called “Canned,” the marketing firm, located in Historic Manassas, reaches out to local artists, whose work may be outside of the mainstream, and converts its 3,000 square-foot office space into a gallery for the evening.

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Vaughan-King believes the visual arts are a way to connect with the community. “Visual arts are a direct demonstration of the culture of our community—what its citizens are thinking and feeling,” she said. “Without that form of expression, our community will lose what makes it truly one of a kind.” Similar to what Rush and Davis said, she noted that the key to keeping the arts alive in our region is ensuring that local schools offer arts programs and connect students to diverse local artists, so they can see a variety of styles, mediums and perspectives.

Most of the pieces displayed at “Canned” are available for purchase. “We believe in supporting artists while they are alive, helping them to both share their talent and make a living from it,” Vaughan-King said.

Don’t go to “Canned” necessarily expecting paintings of pretty flowers or only traditional styles of art. What makes Imagine’s show different is its focus on modern and street art that you are less likely to see in area galleries. “Many pieces in our shows have current pop culture references, some are provocative, but they’re all incredible works of art,” said Vaughan-King. “These types of artists can be under-represented within the Manassas community.” Imagine will next host “Canned” on May 5 as part of the Spring Gallery Walk.

Photo provided by Manassas Clay

Photo provided by Imagine

What makes Imagine’s show different is its focus on modern and street art that you are less likely to see in area galleries.

All the pottery and sculptures on display at Manassas Clay are made by local artists from Northern Virginia.

Speaking of unique art, you may think of visual arts as only paintings or photographs on walls, but let’s not forget about pottery and sculpture. This is the type of art you can touch and feel and even use as dishware or everyday pottery, or it could be art to leave on display to admire.

for artwork, upcoming workshops and other information for any artist within a 25-mile radius of Manassas. They list where you can find current and upcoming displays, even those in unusual places like local coffee shops, Manassas City Hall and other venues around the area.

Manassas Clay in Historic Manassas is celebrating its 21st anniversary this year and has been a long-time staple of the region’s visual arts. Owners Fran Newquist and Jane Cullum still offer studio space for budding artists as well as a variety of classes for those looking to learn or expand their knowledge of pottery and sculpture.

While having coffee at Jirani in Historic Manassas, for example, look at the walls. You’ll notice beautiful photographs of newborn babies, artistic paintings of people and everyday things and abstract art that makes you feel a deep emotion even though you aren’t sure what the subject of the painting is. Walk into Grounds Central Station, also in Historic Manassas, and you’ll see the same thing: paintings that look more like they belong in an art gallery than displayed for sale in a coffee shop, next to wall shelves where they sell local authors’ books as well. Grounds Central Station Owner Matt Brower said, “Adding local artwork adds character to the shop. The p-ART-ners group comes in and changes it out every month, so it’s always fresh, and new local artwork is up there for sale.”

All the pottery and sculptures on display are made by local artists from Northern Virginia, and quite a few of them are Prince William artists. Artists pay a fee for their gallery spaces and get a commission on each sale made. One of the biggest benefits is that artists can talk to customers about what they like or don’t like, and they can talk with other artists and share ideas while giving and receiving feedback.

The wealth of resources keeps potters coming back, and the varied levels of workshops also attract newbies as well as longtime supporters and artists. “Working in your own studio can be very isolating,” said Newquist. “Being in a class and having contact with other potters gives you ideas or help troubleshooting. It’s a way to network, share knowledge and socialize.”

Art All Around Us The Professional Network for Manassas Area Artists (p-ARTners) is a local organization that publicizes art exhibitions, calls

So next time you are out and about, take a look around you instead of looking at your phone and enjoy the beautiful artwork that surrounds us. Go a step further and support the local arts by collecting only local artwork for your home or business, attending gallery exhibitions, encouraging more funding for school art programs, or even taking a new art class.

Helena Tavares Kennedy (hkennedy@princewilliamliving. com), a longtime Prince William County resident who is always looking around her for unique local art, is a freelance writer and communications consultant and can also be reached at htkmarketingservices.com and livinggreendaybyday.com. prince william living May 2017

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For Legacy & Lace Norma Fayak

By Amy Falkofske

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t would seem as if Lake Ridge resident Norma Fayak’s destiny was set from the time she was just a little girl. For this photographer and designer of professional photography props, it all started with her grandmother.

Photos by Norma Fayak

“I just remember going to the basement of her home and there just being fabric everywhere. And when I was little, I didn’t really understand what I was looking at, but now that I’m older and I know about it, I think, ‘Gosh, my grandma was so cool!’ She had so much fabric and so much crafty stuff. She was always making and creating stuff,” Fayak said.

Fayak recalled the story of her grandfather, John William Casey, coming back from World War II with a silk parachute. Her grandmother, her namesake, Norma Jean Casey, made the parachute into the gown that she wore at their wedding.

Her mother encouraged her as well by giving her a mini sewing machine when she was about seven years old. But the event that set things in motion for Fayak’s passion of creating things to turn into a business was the birth of her second son, Landon, now four years old.

Landon was born in the summer at just 25 weeks and spent months in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). He received several knit hats to wear during his time in the NICU. Fayak, thinking these were cute, decided to start trying to make her own.

After lots of trial and error and teaching herself, Fayak started her business, Couture Phantasies, with the opening of her Etsy shop the following winter.

“When I first started, I was literally going downstairs every night after I put the kids to bed and just making stuff,” Fayak said.

Today Fayak’s business is a success story. She sells her props to famous photographers, such as Rachel Vanoven, Twig & Olive Photography, and Kelly Ryden and Tracy Raver Photography.

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With world-renowned photographers buying her props, Fayak’s products are obviously top-notch.

Fayak’s props consist of floral crowns and newborn outfits and wraps that are geared toward professional baby photographers.

The materials she uses are especially suited for baby photography since a baby photographer will sometimes go through two or three outfits in a session.

“I just use what I like. A lot of things that I like to use are antique laces or vintage hankies…anything soft and stretchy that’s easy to get on and off a baby without waking them up,” Fayak said.

With world-renowned photographers buying her props, Fayak’s products are obviously top-notch. “Norma always has the highest quality products. There is so much time and love that goes into each and every piece. They have just the right amount of vintage and rustic touches that I love!” said Courtney Weittenhiller of Wisconsin-based Twig & Olive Photography.

old Brayden, and a husband, Mark, also a business owner, who is her go-to person for any business questions she might have.

“Family always comes first obviously. It’s hard to find that balance until you’ve unbalanced it. You just have to prioritize,” said Fayak.

“I try as best as I can to not overlap things and make sure that I’m not putting a lot of things on my plate at one time.”

One way that Fayak keeps things in balance is to make sure that she’s never doing work and trying to take care of her kids at the same time. “I try to make sure they’re getting my full attention,” she said.

And that balance is important as Fayak currently makes all of her props out of her home. She also has a storefront in Historic Occoquan where she has a studio set up to do her newborn and family photography.

As for the future, Fayak says that she’d love to, one day, have a little boutique where she can do both prop-making and photography. In the meantime, her clients await her next creation. “I can’t wait to see what she comes out with next!”

Weittenhiller said.

If you’d like to take a look at some of Fayak’s photography props or her photography, go to couturephantasies.myshopify.com or her Facebook page at facebook.com/couturephantasies.

Amy Falkofske (afalkofske@princewilliamliving.com) is a freelance writer, who lives in Bristow with her husband, two boys and two Beagle dogs. She is working on her MA in film-television with a concentration in script writing from Regent University.

Norma’s prop closet has different options for her photography clients and also allows her to showase her props on her Etsy shop.

But Fayak strives to deliver excellent customer service as well: “Unhappy customers scare me. I don’t ever want to have an unhappy customer! I try to make everybody feel special.”

The comments on her Facebook page attest to her success in this area. “Norma is not only a very talented vendor but just a wonderful person. All her creations are perfectly made with care and stellar customer service. I cannot recommend her enough to all photographers,” wrote one customer. Another customer raved, “Absolutely love everything she makes! Great quality and service!”

Asked to what she attributes her success, Fayak said it’s her drive and desire: “I love [making props]. I’m very passionate about it. I don’t ever see myself not being a crafty person. Whatever I do, I always want to be crafty.”

And Fayak is equally passionate about photography and points out that it goes hand-in-hand with her prop-making business.

“They both fill an area in my heart. For the crafting side, I just like to do things with my hands and make and create,” she said.

“For the photography, I get to document my kids and other people’s children.”

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the fashion folder Let’s Go Shopping

By Roxy Rowton

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he clothes in our closets are a reflection of the process by which we choose our clothing. When we make a clothing purchase, it is a selection often shaped by an editorial or advertisement that depicts “an idealized vision of fashion.”

Unfortunately, this is the sphere in which most of us get snookered while choosing our clothes. Rather than sorting and filtering through the racks and images of fashion for clothes that balance and reinforce daily and seasonal occasions, multiple outfit combinations, personal style aesthetics and quality, we’re lured into clothing purchases that indulge fashion fantasies.

To avoid the pitfalls of shopping, there are five practical tools to guide our clothing purchases for building a balanced wardrobe.

1. Wardrobe Concept A wardrobe concept explores the wardrobe in regard to style + function and the relationship between the two. Understanding the relationship between form and function in the wardrobe is the best way to interpret a jumbled mixture of dress coping tactics and style aesthetics into a balanced wardrobe. A wardrobe concept pinpoints which clothing items are worthy for selection when shopping.

2. Wardrobe Goals Setting goals considers the current condition of the wardrobe and ascertains on which elements of wardrobe building or personal style to focus. A set of practical but adaptable wardrobe goals filters the selection process for clothing or accessory purchases.

3. Prioritized Shopping List A prioritized shopping list plans for any additions to the seasonal wardrobe. It lists all the items we need or want to include in the seasonal wardrobe and takes into consideration the selection priority when shopping for clothing or accessory purchases.

4. Budget Most of us don’t have unlimited funds to purchase seasonal wardrobe additions and updates. We should have an estimation of how much we can spend monthly or seasonally, as well as understand our “price points.” It may help to put your wardrobe budget on a spreadsheet before actually shopping.

5. Brand Guide Make a list of the specific brands that satisfy your wardrobe preferences, such as style, proportions, quality, designers and labels, price points and budget, return policies, customer rewards programs and customer appreciation events.

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A New Nation of Beer

Brew Republic Bierwerks

By Marianne Weaver | Photos by Sacha Khan

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wo Montclair couples—Jeff and Amy Frederick and Ryan and Darcy Heisey—pulled their talents, passions and resources together to create a new republic for craft beer lovers right in the heart of Woodbridge.

“Brew Republic Bierwerks is a brewery by the people, for the people,” states the website. “The Republic is built on three pillars: great beer, great people, and great location.”

This republic of beer is unlike any other. For starters, the owners have claimed unique titles. Jeff Frederick, a former member of the Virginia House of Delegates from Prince William County and chairman of the Republican Party of Virginia, assumed the position of prime minister. His wife Amy, whose father was an executive with Pennsylvania-based D.G. Yuengling & Son brewery, is the minister of citizenry. Ryan Heisey, an Army veteran who fell for craft beer while stationed in Arizona, has taken the title of minister of operations. His wife Darcy, who attended culinary school at Stratford University, honed her brewing skills at Forge Brew Works in Lorton, Mad Fox Brewing Company in Falls Church and Adventure Brewing Co. in Fredericksburg before claiming the titles of minister of beer and brew master. Staff members are agents of the republic, and patrons are citizens. And for the monthly fee of $17, citizens may join the Beer Commission, which entitles them to a taller

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pour, a quarterly 64ounce growler fill, 5 percent discount on all food, 10 percent discount on all Brew Republic merchandise and the coveted opportunity to taste each new beer when it is introduced.

All joking aside, Ryan Heisey said the owners are focused on creating high-quality craft beers that appeal to a wide range of customers.

“The beer is the focal point,” he said. “Most are traditional, but we have plans to do some experimentation. We always have one light, one medium, one dark and one hoppy.

Our mantra is to have something for everybody, and we go out of our way to appeal to as wide a range [of people] as possible.”

The Beer Nina Benedicto of Woodbridge said she frequents many local craft breweries throughout the region, so she was intrigued when she learned of the new brewery opening in Woodbridge.

“I ordered the flight of six beers: The Mother Ship (Amber Ale), Patriot 212 (Helles Munich Lager), Abide (American Blonde Ale), Requiem (Baltic Porter), The Night Mare (Oatmeal Stout) and William the Butcher (Wee Heavy Scotch Ale),” she said. “All of the beers were good, but the standout was the Wee Heavy Scotch Ale. It was 9 percent [alcohol by volume], but it was incredibly smooth, and the flavors were well developed. I asked for another!”

Heisey said they brew more than two dozen different styles of beer per year, and at least six different beers are on tap at all times. Based on sales, he said the lighter beers are most popular.

The top seller, Patriot 212 Golden Lager, was created as a bridge between industrial American pale lagers and craft beer. It is a Helles Munich golden lager with a prevailing sweet malt flavor that has just enough noble hop bitterness to provide balance. In March, the tap room re-introduced another top seller, Vanguard, a traditional, balanced, easy-drinking, red-copper-colored ale with a subtle hoppy bitterness and a dry finish.

“We have some seasonal and rotating beers. There’s always something different, which gives people a reason to look for something new,” he said. “We are all about celebrating beer, and we make it the right way. We want people who are craft beer devotees to get into it, and we want others to realize beer is fun and good. Not to scare people away, but we do make a 15 percent alcohol content beer. We try to make something for everybody.”

Beyond the Beer “We are proud to be a veteran-, woman- and minority-owned business,” said Heisey. “We are community-oriented, and we are trying to make a difference in Woodbridge. We want to provide people with a place to go.”

He said the partners wanted to find a location near their homes.

After conducting some market research—Amy Frederick was a senior adviser for strategy and outreach for 2016 presidential candidate Carly Fiorina—they set their sights on Stonebridge.

Most craft breweries in the region, Heisey said, are housed in former industrial complexes. But Brew Republic has found a home in the upscale Stonebridge at Potomac Town Center.

“I like the neighborhood vibe,” said Amber Farris of Dumfries. “I feel totally comfortable just dropping in by myself and grabbing a beer while shopping at Stonebridge.”

That’s exactly what the partners were going for when they picked the town center to house their 4,000 square-foot headquarters, which features a 10-barrel brewing system that turns out 20 barrels of craft-brewed beer each week.

“On any given day, there are hundreds of people here shopping,” said Heisey. “They are here, so we succeed just by being here and having our doors open. We’re not just a brewery, but a cool place to hang out.”

Patrons can enjoy a variety of beer offerings such as (pictured L-R): The Mother Ship (Amber Ale), Patriot 212 (Helles Munich Lager), Abide (American Blonde Ale), Requiem (Baltic Porter), The Night Mare (Oatmeal Stout) and William the Butcher (Wee Heavy Scotch Ale).

There’s always something going on at Brew Republic. In addition to the typical beer tastings and big screens for popular sporting events, they also host Tuesday night trivia, Detox to Retox beer and yoga, and live music.

Matthew Fitzsimmons of Alexandria said he tracks new local breweries and tries to visit them shortly after their openings.

“After seeing all the breweries set in out-of-the-way industrial areas, it was nice to have one in a more hospitable location,” Fitzsimmons said.

And they’re serving a lot more than just beer. After all, the brew master studied culinary arts. Heisey described the menu as highend comfort food. He said the chef and brew master hash out food items to pair with the changing tap options.

“We have the typical bar food–pretzels and cheese, mozzarella sticks and fries,” he said. “But we also have garlic-truffle fries and spicy mac and cheese nuggets, which are addictive.”

Trisha Kaprielian of Woodbridge gave the food a favorable review on Yelp. “The food really is good, better than what you’d expect from a typical brewery,” she said in an interview. “The food and brews work well together, and it makes for a solid pairing overall. You’re not disappointed because you had a bad meal or beer. And now they serve wine, so for the non-beer drinker, everyone can eat, drink and be merry.”

Brew Republic Bierwerks is located at 15201 Potomac Town Place #120, Woodbridge. For more information about current beer selections and events, visit brewrepublic.beer.

Marianne Weaver (mweaver@princewilliamliving.com) is a freelance editor and writer. She earned a BA in English from the University of Pittsburgh and an MJ from Temple University. She lives in Gainesville, Va., with her husband and two children. prince william living May 2017

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giving back

AMERICAN LEGION in Prince William

By Olivia Overman

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he American Legion, the nation’s largest veterans’ organization, represents more than four million men and women, who have served in the country’s armed forces during a time of conflict. Each post represents a group of people who have fought for their country and continue to foster a community of patriotism, honor and support for their comrades and the next generation. Here’s a look at three of the Legions in our county and how they give back to the community.

American Legion Post 1799 covers the geographical region of Haymarket and Gainesville. Established in 2005 and led by Commander Richard Menton, the post meets at the Town Hall on Washington Street in Haymarket. Currently, the post has 107 paid members and 130 members in total. Of course, the post would welcome new members, but for right now, its members will continue doing what they can with what they have.

“We spend most of our money on sending kids to camps known as Boys State and Girls State,” said Bill Walsh, post adjunct.

American Legion Boys State and Girls State are educational programs where high school students, sponsored by individual American Legion Posts, participate in a weeklong program where they become a part of the operations of their local, county or state governments. The state program has been a part of the American Legion since 1935 when it was organized to counter

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the Fascist-inspired Young Pioneer Camps. According to the American Legion website, “The training is objective and practical with city, county and state governments operated by the students elected to the various offices. Activities include legislative sessions, court proceedings, law enforcement presentations, assemblies, bands, chorus and recreational programs.”

Giving back to those who have served means Post 1799 is there for their members when they need them. “Michael Cusack, our publications officer, is trained to help veterans with health care claims as well as social problems, including finding jobs,” Walsh said. The post also supports JROTC, the Junior Shooting Sports Program, and Haymarket’s Gravely Elementary’s BSA Cub Pack 107, as well as making donations to the Haymarket/ Gainesville library.

Post members take part in social events, such as the Haymarket Day Parade, the Veterans Day and Memorial Day Parades, the Post Chaplin’s Spring Bash held at Jimbo’s Grill in Gainesville and Poppy Day. The Ladies Auxiliary, led by Cathy Walsh, also organizes fundraising events, such as cake sales and spaghetti dinners, in an effort to raise much-needed funds for the post.

These funds are needed as the post is currently saving money to acquire land where it can build its own facility. Post Adjunct Walsh explained that the post will no longer be allowed to

The post also sponsors the JROTC Marksmanship program, two local Boy Scout troops, little league teams as well as sponsoring bingo games and children’s holiday parties for Easter, Christmas and Halloween.

The future is bright for Post 364 as its members await the completion of the new $2.8 million facility, built on 27 acres.

“The new construction is right next to our current building at 3640 Friendly Post Lane, Woodbridge, 22192,” Karlson said. It will include a new social quarters with an expanded bar area, an expanded and updated kitchen, and a bigger dining area. Various social events, such as the St. Patrick’s Day party, continue to be held to help fund the building of the new facility.

For more information, visit vapost364.org.

The American Legion implements programs throughout the year, assisting not only veterans but leaders for the future.

use the Haymarket Town Hall for its monthly and quarterly meetings in the future, so the group is in need of a facility to continue its work. You can learn more about Post 1799 at alpost1799.org.

The American Legion Ladies Auxiliary is the world’s largest women’s patriotic service organization and serves as a separate organization from the legion itself. Additionally, the Sons of the American Legion (SAL) was founded in 1932, and its membership includes males whose parents or grandparents served in the military and were eligible for American Legion membership. Members of the American Legion, the Ladies Auxiliary and SAL comprise the Legion family, which has a combined membership of nearly 4.2 million.

American Legion Post 364, located on Friendly Post Lane in Woodbridge, has approximately 1,000 members in addition to more than 200 Ladies Auxiliary and 150 SAL members. When asked how the Woodbridge AL has so many in its ranks, Thom Karlson, post adjutant, said, “A lot of our members may have joined here initially, but a large number of them are all over the world. They may have joined ten to fifteen years ago, but because of a military move or a permanent change of station (PCS), they’ve moved from the area.”

Post 364 holds a lot of events to raise money for the organization as well as to give back to the community, including a Toys for Tots drive “which collected about 5,000 toys for children in the local community last year,” according to Karlson. “We also hold an annual picnic lunch for veterans at the McGuire VA Medical Center in Richmond on Memorial Day weekend, and a senior Thanksgiving Day event the Saturday before Thanksgiving for local seniors (no I.D. required). We also take part in the Fourth of July parade in Dale City, and we host three picnics a year for members (Memorial Day, Fourth of July and Labor Day).”

Like Post 1799, Post 364 provides scholarships for high school students to attend the annual Boys State program. “Last year we sent 16 boys to Boys State,” said Karlson, “which is a one-week, sun-up to sundown program about how to run a government.”

The boys’ program takes place at Radford University.

Post 114, led by Commander Donald Scoggins, is located in the historic area of Manassas. Created in 1945 when AfricanAmerican soldiers were not allowed to join their white comrades in the American Legion, the post was considered a stalwart of the community. Initially given the name “Colored Post 114 of Manassas, VA,” the American Legion Department of Virginia issued a permanent charter removing the words “Colored Post” and giving the post its new designation as Post 114 on June 7, 1946. “We are a small post,” said Scoggins, “but we are hoping to get younger members in to help expand the post.” With approximately 60 members on the roll, Scoggins is hoping to get at least three to four new members to join each year to breathe new life into the post. Membership today is comprised of men and women who took part in World War II as well as the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.

To honor the 16 founding members of the post, the group’s annual charter dinner will be held on June 7. This celebration raises valuable funding for the post. Other funding comes from the annual Poppy Day campaign.

Post members continue to contribute to the community by attending the funerals of their comrades and working with JROTC students from Osborne High School, if needed, to form an honor guard at the funerals.

Future plans include taking part in the oratorical contest held by the American Legion organization, whereby scholarships are provided to high school students who display knowledge and appreciation of the U.S. Constitution. Other plans include increasing membership, getting the Ladies Auxiliary up and running again, and raising the funds to build a new facility and a veterans’ residential facility. “This is just in the embryonic stages, but we are hoping to develop a facility that will invite and assist more veterans in the future,” Scoggins said. For more information about Post 114 or to donate, please visit vapost114.org.

A graduate of American University’s School of Communication, Olivia Overman (ooverman@princewilliamliving.com) is a freelance writer for both online and print publications.

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health & wellness Colon Cancer Awareness, Screening and Treatment CAN SAVE LIVES

By Meschelle Williams and Dr. Alice H. Howard

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he National Coalition of 100 Black Women Inc., Prince William County Chapter Inc., joined forces with Potomac Health Foundation, Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center, Prince William churches, and local businesses to offer a culturally targeted faith-based program focused on educating black men and women in Prince William on colorectal cancer to increase awareness of prevention, causes, symptoms, treatment and screening. Colorectal cancer is the third leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the United States when men and women are considered separately, and the second leading cause when both sexes are combined.

1. What is colon or rectum cancer? It starts when cells in the colon or rectum grow out of control and crowd out normal cells. Cancer cells can spread to other parts of the body.

Cancer cells in the colon or rectum can sometimes travel to the liver and grow there. To doctors, the cancer cells in the new place look just like the ones from the colon or rectum.

2. What are signs of colon cancer? Blood in the stool or a change in bowel habits. Other signs and symptoms may be caused by colon cancer or by other conditions. Check with your doctor if you have any of the following: A change in bowel habits; blood in the stool; diarrhea, constipation, or feeling that the bowel does not empty all the way; stools that are more narrow than usual; frequent gas pains, bloating, fullness, or cramps; weight loss for no known reason; feeling very tired and vomiting.

3. Why is colorectal cancer screening important? When abnormal tissue or cancer is found early, it may be easier to treat. Scientists are trying to better understand which people are more likely to get certain types of cancer.

This information helps doctors recommend who should be screened for cancer, which screening test should be used, and how often the test should be done. Your doctor does not necessarily think you have cancer if he or she suggests a screening test. If a test result is abnormal, more diagnostic tests may be performed.

4. What are some risk factors for colon cancer? Inflammatory bowel disease, age, diet, being overweight, polyps, personal medical history and family history.

The National Coalition of 100 Black Women Inc., Prince William County Chapter Inc., understands that if any sector of our community is strengthened, the entire community is stronger.

For further information go to our website NCBW.PWCC@ ncbwpwcc.org. Meschelle Williams, Community Liaison CoChair and Dr. Alice H. Howard, President.

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lifelong learning Using MAGIC for Business Research

By Carla Christiano f you are considering starting a new business or want to improve an established one, you might think you need a little magic to accomplish your research. And you’d be right. One of the best resources for both government and business information in Prince William County is located at the Management and Government Information Center, or MAGIC, in the Chinn Park Regional Library in Woodbridge.

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“We’ve been here since 1991 when Chinn Park opened. Our collection includes magazines, legal materials, and county and city documents as well as specialized business and legal databases,” said Emily Bergstresser, one of two full-time county librarians who staff MAGIC. She noted that MAGIC is a free service and the librarians can assist patrons in finding whatever information they need. “We also have a link to business resources on our website (pwcgov.org/government/dept/library/pages/magic-small_ business_information.aspx),” she said. “We can train users in using our business databases or [conduct] searches for them.”

Here are some business resources you can discover at MAGIC.

IBISWorld Industry Report One of the newest offerings at MAGIC, IBISWorld Industry Report provides detailed information about 1,000 industries in the U.S., such as construction, payroll services, franchises, health care, recreation and retail stores. An IBISWorld report includes industry performance, products and markets, market share concentration, barriers to entry and revenue volatility.

search for coffee shops in Haymarket or in Honolulu and identify their sales trends since 2010, competitors in the area, the square footage in the buildings and even their credit ratings.

The AtoZdatabases site (atozdatabases.com/dataquality) also has information about 220 million residents, with information on 550,000 new homeowners added weekly, according to the site’s “Data Quality” page. This information is derived from white pages, real estate deeds, tax information, voter registration and even warranty cards. You could use this database to research the demographics of an area, such as the estimated household income and the home market value. The results show names and addresses and even the length of residency.

Business Insights Essentials The Business Insights Essentials database provides detailed company and industry profiles including strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats (SWOT), market share and financial reports. It provides detailed company and industry news and information, including company profiles, rankings, magazine articles and scholarly journals. You can also read thousands of company histories and industry essays from Gale’s core business collection. Additionally, you can produce comparison charts of several industries and companies at one time to determine revenue, employee counts over time and sales per employee.

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Although IBISWorld Industry Reports can be expensive—with a single report costing $900 for a single private user, according to the IBISWorld Help and FAQs Web page—an IBISWorld Industry Report from MAGIC is free. You will, however, need to contact MAGIC librarians to receive industry reports because the reports are not available through the library’s website.

Standard & Poor’s NetAdvantage provides users with a single source of comprehensive business and financial information. It includes instant, online access to Standard & Poor’s most popular research products: industry surveys, stock reports, bond reports, corporation records, The Outlook and the register of corporations, directors and executives among others.

Email: magic2@pwcgov.org Phone: 703-792-4880

To access the above databases, you will need your library card. A link to these databases can be found in the business section of the Prince William County Library’s premium sites page: pwcgov. org/government/dept/library/pages/premiumsites-subjects. aspx#business.

AtoZdatabases The AtoZdatabases resource is a popular and widely used marketing database for creating mailing lists, identifying competitors and locating businesses in any geographic area by size, sales, industry, number of employees, and so on, according to Bergstresser. In January 2017, she said the database had 749 logins, 4,898 searches and 178,214 records viewed.

With 30 million business and executive listings derived from such sources as annual reports, business directories and public records, AtoZdatabases can be used to search for a specific business or business type in any location nationwide. For example, you could

Additional Information To learn more about other MAGIC resources, go to the Prince William County Library’s website at pwcgov.org/government/ dept/library/pages/magic.aspx.

Carla Christiano (cchristiano@princewilliamliving.com) is a native of Prince William County, admitted history geek and a technical writer for Unisys. prince william living May 2017

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taking care of business

The Business of Real Estate

with Peggy and Bill Burke

By Tracy Shevlin

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eal estate can be a confusing business with a language and process all its own. For husband-and-wife realtors Peggy and Bill Burke, it’s a profession they love. They are both associate brokers, and combined, they have more than 50 years of real estate experience. They handle everything from commercial sales and leasing to residential sales and purchases.

Prince William Living spoke with Peggy Burke to learn more about the business and some do’s and don’ts for those looking to buy or sell soon.

About the Business of Real Estate Most people know the old adage about real estate, “location, location, location,” but there is much more to know about the business. A realtor is a real estate licensee who is a member of the local, state, and National Association of Realtors. They are governed by state licensing laws and must adhere to a code of ethics. All realtors are licensed agents. However, not all real estate agents are realtors.

Each real estate office is managed by one managing broker, who must sign off on all legal documents for transactions their agents generate. The state requires all agents to complete continuing education every two years to help stay abreast of current trends and changes in the laws. The quantity of training hours varies for agents and brokers. Agents must complete 16 hours of continuing professional education every two years while brokers are required to have 24 hours over the same two-year period.

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Peggy and Bill Burke

Real estate agents are paid on commission only. Successful agents make the business look easy, but it’s not. Agents must work aggressively to market their business and to build their network of clientele and referrals. According to Peggy Burke, a successful agent must be self-motivated and have very good listening skills.

New agents invest in their business before they ever sell their first property or set foot in an office. The various licensing and association fees, and desk fees that may be charged by their agency, are all paid upfront.

The Burkes’ Philosophy The Burkes have never measured their success in terms of money.

They care deeply about their clients and are often their friends as well as their agents. Peggy joked that sometimes the couple can’t remember if they were friends or business associates first. Though the Burkes previously had their own brokerage, their passion for interacting with customers influenced their return to the front lines at Long and Foster.

Choosing the right agent is important. Good agents have connections with many services that home buyers and sellers may need. From painters and plumbers to loan officers and settlement professionals, successful agents are a wealth of information and resources. These connections can help buyers and sellers navigate the many steps that must be completed and may help their transactions go more smoothly.

Buying in a Sellers’ Market The local market has been low in inventory for some time, which has created a sellers’ market. It has been commonplace for properties to sell quickly and to have multiple offers. Peggy Burke gave Prince William Living some good advice for buyers.

Burke encouraged buyers not to hesitate if they are serious about a property and to lead with their best offer. According to Burke, if buyers can find out what is important to the sellers, it can make all the difference. While money is important for all sellers, the timing of closing or the ability to rent back can be a deciding factor.

She added that buyers may have to pay their own closing costs in this competitive market. They can help themselves by having their financing in order so that the only conditions to their loan are items such as the appraisal and termite inspection.

Selling Tips for Homeowners There are many steps that homeowners can take to maximize their home’s potential on the market. A lot of them are simple.

First and foremost, cleaning and de-cluttering are a must.

The old saying “You never get another chance to make a first impression” has never been more appropriate than in real estate.

It is important that potential buyers can envision themselves and their items in the new location.

“Clean, clean, and clean everything!” said Peggy Burke. This includes taking everything off the countertops in both the kitchen and bathrooms, shampooing carpets and cleaning floors, and washing windows and curtains. Next, de-clutter. According to Burke, the first step to de-cluttering is to get rid of everything that won’t move to the next home. If that doesn’t remedy the clutter, she suggested that sellers put everything not needed until next season into a storage facility.

After these steps, next work on the details. Burke suggested repainting to neutral colors if necessary and putting a fresh coat on the front door. She added that putting out new welcome mats will make the home seem more inviting. Small details make a big difference. Making sure that all lightbulbs are working, taking

Our May 2015 cover image of this beautiful home in Occoquan was listed by Peggy and Bill Burke.

down any draperies that make windows look small and replacing the furnace filter are all good things to do. Regarding large projects, she said, “Don’t go overboard. Kitchens and bathrooms are always a good return on investment, but talk to your realtor first.” Once all the prep is done, professional photos are a must.

When it comes to showing their home, she advised that owners make the home easy to show by being as accommodating as possible. Adding fresh flowers and freshly baked cookies makes the home smell wonderful. Lastly, she reminded owners to turn all the lights on and leave the house but to leave the alarm off.

There’s nothing worse than the realtor not being able to find the alarm to shut it off and the police paying a visit while showing the house.

For additional information on listing or buying a home, please contact Peggy Burke at brkworks@aol.com or at 703-819-8388.

For information on commercial or church properties, please contact Bill Burke at 703-216-8309.

Tracy Shevlin (tshevlin@princewilliamliving.com) is a native Virginian and long-time Manassas area resident. She is a graduate of George Mason University where she is also an office manager.

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family fun How to Create Hypertufa for a Rustic Garden Look Story and Photos By Amanda Causey Baity

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ypertufa was developed in the 1930s to replicate the stone troughs that were popular among English gardeners in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The lightweight stand-ins were not only easier to come by, but also easier to transport. Thanks to their porous nature, the pots were ideal for plants needing good drainage. Hypertufa containers are still practical in the garden and simple to create. (continues on page 24)

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HYPERTUFA (continued from page 22) To make a pot, you’ll need to fashion a mold from a pair of vessels—the mixture is poured between them. I experimented with various objects, such as milk cartons and metal bowls, and also constructed wooden molds.

Because the medium captures subtle textures, baskets and leaves can be rendered in “stone,” while cleanlined molds offer a sleek, modern look. Getting the kids involved can get messy, but it is a lot of fun and teaches about the patience of waiting for your project to be complete. I love putting succulents in these planters, but if you want something with more color, flip to our Home & Hearth column (page 26) to read about container gardening.

Hypertufa Planters

Prep Time: 15 minutes / 2 days to set / 2 weeks to cure Total Project Time: approx. 2 1/2 weeks (also depending on the humidity in your location) Start out with your ingredients. The cost is around $25 to get all of this including containers if you don’t have anything to use. You will need the following items: • perlite • peat moss • QuikreteTM • water • gloves • sand paper • cooking spray • rubber hammer • containers • large plastic bag • succulents/other plants Mix equal parts of perlite/Quikrete/peat moss into a large container (make sure your gloves are on!).

For the three planters that I made, I used 4 quarts of each mixed together. Then add your water. Add water until you have the consistency of cottage cheese, and when you ball up the mixture, it stays together.

Next, spray your containers with cooking spray. For the first attempt, I followed the instructions that I found at my local home improvement store and used a separate container to stack on the inside and press the edges together. This method made it difficult to remove them.

It messed up my containers because even with the cooking spray I had to break them to remove them. I waited two days and tried to pry them from the molds, and this was the result.

Sadly, I had to start over. I did a little research and saw a video from a Martha Stewart television show years back. They did not use an interior mold; instead they just packed the mixture into the mold with their hands...

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because who cares what the inside of your planter looks like? You are going to have it covered with soil and plants!

After a few days, I used a rubber hammer and beat lightly around the edges. I then slid it out of the mold and used a piece of sand paper to sand any rough edges. Place the planter and container back into a plastic bag and store them in a dry place for a few weeks. It’s very humid here in Virginia, and I found I had to wait an extra week to make sure they were cured.

I did not drill a hole in them like it says to...not sure if that’s going to be a problem but for drainage I used rocks in the bottom layer. I was too afraid to try to drill since my first batch fell apart, and this had been 6 weeks in the making since I first started the project.

So far, they have held up nicely even in the rain. It’s been two weeks and I haven’t had any problems. For my next batch, I will be using some of the techniques Martha mentioned for adding texture and patterns...I might even try some concrete dye to make colored planters for Christmas gifts this year!

So, in the end I estimated each planter to cost about $3, and I still have enough materials left to make at least 20 more. This is a good deal if you can master the steps and have the patience to wait it out!

Amanda Causey Baity (abaity@princewilliamliving.com) is Prince William Living’s director of operations and photo editor. You can find her recipes, crafts and more at amandabaity.com. To see more of Amanda’s eco-friendly crafts, visit pwliving.com and look under Family Fun.

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home & hearth Five Tips for Container Gardening Success

By Melinda Myers

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ontainer gardens allow you to easily dress up your balcony and patio, create a colorful welcome for guests and keep edibles close at hand for cooking and entertaining.

Increase your success in growing vegetables, herbs or flowers in a container with these tips.

1. Select the right plants for the container and growing conditions. Closely check the plant tags for this and more information. Create attractive combinations with plants that look good together and require the same growing conditions.

And donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be afraid to mix flowers, herbs and vegetables.

2. Select a container large enough to accommodate your plants. The bigger the pot, the more moisture it can hold, maximizing the time between watering. A small pot with a large plant will need to be watered several times a day during hot weather and fertilized more frequently. Use a container with drainage holes. Drainage holes prevent water from building up in the bottom of the pot, which can lead to root rot.

3. Invest in a quality potting mix. It should hold moisture, yet provide adequate drainage. These are usually a combination of peat moss, compost or coir to hold moisture, and perlite or vermiculite to aid with drainage. Leave garden soil in the garden where it belongs.

4. Follow an appropriate schedule for watering plants.

Check the potting soil moisture in your container gardens at least once a day and more often if the pots are small or temperatures high. Water thoroughly when the top inch of soil is dry and allow the excess to run out the drainage holes. This shows you have moistened the potting mix, top to bottom, encouraging a robust root system to develop.

Extend the time between watering with the help of selfwatering pots. Their built-in water reservoirs provide water to the plants as the soil dries. Fill the reservoir as needed and make sure there is a weep hole. This allows excess water to drain out of the reservoir.

5. Incorporate a slow release fertilizer into the potting mix at planting. This type of fertilizer provides small amounts of nutrients over a longer time period. Follow label directions and make additional applications as recommended on the fertilizer label.

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High Grain Bread Co. A Higher Quality of Bread Story and Photos By Helena Tavares Kennedy

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ave you looked at the ingredients label on your loaf of bread from the grocery store? Can you pronounce all of the ingredients, and do you know what they all are? Does it list azodicarbonamide, a common flour bleaching agent and dough conditioner, which happens to also be used in yoga mats and is banned in European and Australian foods? We hear more and more every day about the increased use of food preservatives, many of which we can’t even pronounce and have no idea what they are, possibly endangering our health.

That’s why it is so refreshing to see a local eatery and bakery that still takes the time to hand-make delicious items from scratch with ingredients you probably have in your kitchen and not your yoga mat.

Located on Sudley Manor Drive and open since 2014, High Grain Bread Co. is what you would typically think of when you say “local bakery.” As you walk into the small shop that has only a few tables and chairs inside and outside, you immediately notice the giant oven in the center of the room and the baking racks filled with rising dough or fresh out of the oven goodies that are cooling off, just like what you’d expect from a real bakery. The handwritten chalkboard menu and the friendly staff greet customers when they arrive, but the first thing customers will likely notice is the aroma—the unparalleled marvelous scent of freshly baked bread.

While a relatively small staff works at High Grain (about three or four people daily working in shifts), the bakery offers a diverse menu of not just freshly baked breads, as the name implies, but tasty sandwiches. The most popular items on the menu are the hot and steamy Philly steak, the savory Reuben sandwich, and the chicken or steak gyros that can be made with or without feta depending on the customer’s preference.

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High Grain Bread Co. offers a diverse menu of freshly baked breads and sandwiches.

With its muffins, breads and other baked goods, High Grain Bread Co. is a great place to grab breakfast or to pick up a tasty sandwich or hot soup for a delicious hearty lunch. The cooks hand-pull chicken to make chicken vegetable soup from scratch.

Let’s not forget about snacks and desserts, like the freshly baked muffins, tea loaves, scones, brownies, cookies, biscotti, cinnamon rolls and seasonal items like raspberry–white chocolate bread or heart-shaped brownies for Valentine’s Day. Recently doughnuts were added and are available on certain days.

We aren’t talking your usual breads either. Sure, there’s the hearty white bread, sourdough, or challah, but High Grain also offers some items you won’t easily find elsewhere like the Russian black bread or two-cheese bacon bread, and the menu

Flexibility also comes in the sizes offered to customers. “For our scones and cookies, we offer singles as well as packs for purchase,” said Amarasinghe. “We always carry a different variety of bread each month, which we continually keep updated. We offer our customers two different sizes of our breads, which are regular two-pound loaves for families of three to five people, and mini 1.05-pound loaves so that we can serve individuals and smaller families as well.”

Two days after the items are baked, High Grain Bread Co., donates any leftovers to SERVE.

changes often to include seasonal varieties and favorites. Not sure what to get? The bakery often has free samples you can try before you buy.

Freshly Baked Breads Every Day What is most impressive about High Grain Bread Co. is the dedication to the highest quality ingredients and freshly made items every single day. The baker, Nishan Amarasinghe, started working at 1:30 a.m., for example, to get a head start on making Valentine’s Day cupcakes, breads and other treats for the day’s customers.

As you can imagine, fall and winter months are especially busy for High Grain Bread Co. with many customer pre-orders for Thanksgiving and Christmas. Amarasinghe said, “When the customers come in to pick up in the morning, the bakery is a sea of white thank-you bags filled with a variety of custom orders, and by the end of those days, the bakery/kitchen are bare, and the shelves are almost empty.”

What makes High Grain Bread Co. different from the larger chains in the area is that the bakery uses natural and fresh ingredients in its products and zero preservatives or corn syrup.

All their items are baked fresh every day. You can check out the bakery schedule online (highgrainbreadcompany.com/bakingschedule.html) to find out which day your favorite bread is being made, so you can pick it up fresh that morning. Customers can also call in orders ahead of time and just pick them up later, including large catering orders if you need anything for a big meeting or celebration coming up.

Meneka Calabrese, a customer from Manassas, said, “High Grain Bread Co. is awesome! I have my favorites that I always come in for, particularly the pork BBQ sandwich (slaw is the bomb), and the soups are delicious, every one of them. But I also try the many other items that are offered, especially if it is being offered as a “try me” sample. Hands down, best bread and bakery.”

Another patron, Terri Hollar from Manassas, who is one of High Grain Bread Co.’s original customers from 2014, walked in to pick up an order of heart-shaped brownies while I was there and greeted Amarasinghe with a big hug, affectionately calling him “boss.” When I asked her why she comes to High Grain Bread Co., she said, “I love coming here and have been since they opened in 2014 because the customer service is excellent, their pound cakes are amazing, all their stuff is made from fresh, great ingredients, and you can pre-order items making it very convenient.”

A Local Bakery Helping the Local Community If you need one more reason to support this local business and get delicious bread and bakery items handmade daily, then consider the fact that items only stay on the shelves for two days.

So anything you buy in the shop has been made either that day or the day before—now that’s fresh!

What does High Grain Bread Co. do with any leftover items that don’t sell in two days? High Grain Bread Co. employee Ashley Jordan was excited to share that “we donate it to the local Manassas SERVE program. The breads and bakery items are still delicious after two days, but since we don’t use preservatives, they don’t last as long as manufactured or chain store breads.”

If you find yourself anxiously arriving to try out the breads and sandwiches but see no free parking spaces, have no fear. Due to the bakery’s location, there is limited parking in the front, but plenty around back in the parking lot there. So make the switch from preservative-filled grocery store bread to handmade fresh bread and taste the difference.

Create Your Own Customization is key for High Grain Bread Co. and not something you are likely to be able to get at larger chains where you have to order off the advertised menu. “We offer a variety of options to our customers when they come in,” said Amarasinghe.

“Everything is customizable on our all-day breakfast and lunch menus, and you can even order a sandwich on breads we have on sale on the shelves. If our customers come in and don’t see an item on our menus that they want, but they know what ingredients they want, we can create a custom sandwich for them.”

Helena Tavares Kennedy (hkennedy@princewilliamliving.com), a longtime Prince William County resident who is always on the search for new authentic restaurants in the area, is a freelance writer and communications consultant and can also be reached at htkmarketingservices.com and livinggreendaybyday.com.

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your finances Understand Your Financial Situation Before Cosigning Your Child’s Loan

By Bennett Whitlock, CRPC® Private Wealth Advisor

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o manage new responsibilities, such as a car purchase, rent or college payments, your child may decide to take out a loan or another form of credit. Given their lack of credit history, it can be difficult for young adults to obtain loans without a parent or another adult cosigning the loan.

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Deciding to cosign a loan with your child is a noble gesture, but it’s not a position to be taken lightly. Before you sign on the dotted line, consider your own financial situation.

Cosign with your eyes wide open

Even though you may not consider it “your loan” if you cosign, lenders will identify you as one of the borrowers. You may be at risk if different circumstances arise: n If any of the balance remains unpaid by the borrower, the cosigner is required to repay it. n If the borrower defaults or even misses one or two payments, it can detract from the cosigner’s credit record. n Even without a default, other lenders may look on this loan as an additional liability the cosigner will need to pay, which could also affect a cosigner’s credit record. n In some states, the creditor has the right to collect payment from the cosigner without first trying to collect from the borrower. n If the cosigner should die, it may trigger “auto default” provisions. This requires the borrower to immediately pay the debt in full in the event of the cosigner’s death.

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Whether you’ve determined that you are willing to cosign a loan, take steps to help protect yourself. n Read the fine print and fully understand the terms of the loan and the expectations of the lender. n Avoid pledging property, such as a car, to secure the loans as this creates additional risk. n Arrange to receive duplicate copies of all paperwork, such as statements, so you can stay on top of the borrower’s record of repayment. n Have complete online access to the account just as the borrower does.

When you are considering cosigning, treat the situation with the same diligence that you would if you were borrowing money yourself. Do what you can to help make sure your potential act of generosity doesn’t impair your ability to obtain credit in the future.

Bennett Whitlock, CRPC , is a private wealth advisor and managing director with Whitlock Wealth Management, a franchise of Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. Learn more at WhitlockWealth.com or call 703-492-7732. ®

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calendar Pints n Pups May 4 | 4 p.m.

Ornery Beer Company 14389 Potomac Mills Rd, Woodbridge Join us at Ornery Beer Company and enjoy some good food & beverages while supporting Semper K9 Assistance Dogs!

Family friendly. 15% of sales comes back to Semper K9. Find out more at www.semperk9.org

Prince William Living Presents Breakfast with an Expert May 4 | 8 a.m.

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Virginia National Ballet: Snow White

May 5 | 7 p.m.

Hylton Performing Arts Center 10960 George Mason Circle, Manassas Virginia National Ballet presents Snow White! This enchanting production of the famous fairy tale features beautiful dancers, scenery and costumes, and is the perfect ballet for children and families. One performance only! Tickets: hyltoncenter.org.

Manassas Reads

May 6 | 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Harris Pavilion 9201 Center St., Manassas Manassas Reads, hosted by Manassas

City Public Schools, the Prince William Library System and the City of Manassas, is a community literacy festival for people of all ages. The annual event is free and features guest readers throughout the day, lots of free books and MCPS student-led entertainment.

Kite Day at Brentsville

May 6 | 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Brentsville Historic Courthouse Centre 12229 Bristow Rd., Bristow Let’s go fly a kite! Bring your kites, a picnic and enjoy the day on the lawn behind Brentsville Courthouse. Visitors are welcome to enjoy face-painting, a kitemaking craft table, and a horseshoe game on the front lawn. Concessions will also be available for purchase. Free; donations accepted.

Manassas Airshow

May 6 | 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Manassas Regional Airport 10600 Harry J. Parrish Blvd., Manassas A fun-filled day of family fun! Plenty to see and do on the ground and skydivers, helicopters, jets, and aerobatic aircraft in the air. Free Admission.

Visit manassasairshow.com for more information.

Youth Orchestras of Prince William: Let it Bloom!

May 7 | 3 p.m.

Hylton Performing Arts Center 10960 George Mason Circle, Manassas This celebration of the legacy and impact that YOPW has had on the region will thrill with selections from the romantic era. Enjoy an afternoon of youthful exuberance and exquisite musicianship by these dynamic young musicians. Tickets: hyltoncenter.org.

Prince William Living Network – After Hours May 9 | 5:30 – 7 p.m.

Malones of Manassas 9329 Main St., Manassas Join our Network! Meet the people behind the award-winning magazine, Prince William Living. Enjoy non-alcoholic beverages and light appetizers. Start a tab and make plans to stay for dinner! RSVP princewilliamliving.com/network.

Northern Virginia Ballet: Cinderella

May 12 | 7 p.m.

Hylton Performing Arts Center 10960 George Mason Circle, Manassas NVB presents its version of this enchanting ballet. Supported by Prokofiev’s gorgeous score, exquisite costuming, spectacular Russian sets, and the award-winning performers of the Northern Virginia Ballet and the Academy of Russian Ballet, this performance is a pleasure for all ages.

Tickets: hyltoncenter.org.

Spring Community Yard Sale May 13 | 8 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Manassas Park Community Center 99 Adams St., Manassas Park What’s the best way to celebrate all that spring cleaning? A yard sale, of course! Clean out your attics, basements, garages and sell, sell, sell at this popular event. For more information, please contact Kaitlyn Collier at K.Collier@ manassasparkva.gov.

Paws in the Park

May 13 | 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Prince William Forest Park State Route 619 West, Triangle Join us for four-legged fun! Throughout the day educational exhibitors will be on hand to answer all your doggie needs.

Also, military, therapy, search and rescue dogs and the National Park Service will provide demonstrations of their working dogs in action.

Mother’s Day Weekend Tours

May 13 | 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.

May 14 | 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Williams Ordinary 17674 Main St., Dumfries Treat your mom to a tour of one of Prince William County’s historic sites! All moms that visit during the Mother’s Day weekend will receive a complimentary tour. Sites include Rippon Lodge, Ben Lomond, and Brentsville Courthouse. $5 per person, free for children under 6 and mothers. More information at http:// www.pwcgov.org/history.

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Historic Occoquan The art galleries of Occoquan host Occoquan Art on the Block to celebrate the artists of Historic Occoquan. Visitors are invited to stroll the streets of Historic Occoquan and support the arts by attending receptions at each art gallery, viewing art demonstrations and entering into a special prize drawing!

Prince William Living’s Lunch with the Publisher

May 17 | 11:30 a.m.

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Meet the people behind greater Prince William’s premier lifestyle magazine, as you learn about: Getting your press releases published, tying into the power of our social media presence, visibility packages that increase your reach to targeted consumers, tips on how to focus on your message. Lunch provided by Okra’s. RSVP at princewilliamliving. com/lunchwiththepublisher

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Hylton Performing Arts Center 10960 George Mason Circle, Manassas The world’s most famous love story is brought to life by an international company cast, with the MBT Orchestra performing Prokofiev’s stunning score.

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National Kids to Parks Day

May 20 | 11 a.m. – 3:45 p.m.

Leesylvania State Park 2001 Daniel K. Ludwig Dr., Woodbridge Bring the kids to Leesylvania State Park for an afternoon of fun and adventure.

Start off with stumping a ranger and ask all the questions you want, look for pond animals with a ranger during Pond Play, and check out what our ospreys are up to.

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4th Annual Scrabble Scramble

May 20 | 6 – 9 p.m.

Linton Hall School 9535 Linton Hall Rd., Bristow Brush up on your vocabulary and get ready for BEACON for Adult Literacy’s Scrabble® Scramble fundraiser. This family-friendly event features two rounds of competitive team play, fun prizes, pizza, and a raffle of items. Registration for a team of four players is $100.

For inquiries about registrations and sponsorship opportunities, contact Cathy at csledz@obsva.org or 571-428-2504.

Adult Novice Rowing Camp

May 23 through June 3 Lake Ridge Park Golf Course & Marina 12350 Cotton Mill Drive, Woodbridge Looking for a new sport, or just a fun activity? Rowing might be for you! Come find out what it’s all about with Prince William Rowing Club. The Novice Camp program consists of six total sessions, Tuesdays and Thursdays 6-8 p.m. and Saturdays 8-10 a.m., May 23June 3. Cost is $125. Register at http:// pwrc.org/adult-novice-camp.html.

Yoga on the Lawn at Rippon Lodge

May 27 | 9 a.m.

Rippon Lodge 15500 Blackburn Rd., Woodbridge Enjoy performing yoga on the lawn with amazing views of the Potomac River and historic Rippon Lodge in the background. $5.00 per person.

Woodbridge Beer Fest

May 27 | 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Stonebridge at Potomac Town Center 14900 Potomac Town Place, Woodbridge Join us for the first Woodbridge Beer Fest. Visit facebook.com/ events/1341259145946067/ for more information.

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Manassas Park City Schools Center One ParkMason CenterEnterprise Court, Suite A, Manassas Park

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Manassas Park – Parks and Recreation Virginia Community College 99 AdamsNorthern Street, Manassas Manassas Campus, 6901 Sudley Road

Campus, 15200 Neabsco Mills Road NorthernWoodbridge Virginia Community College Manassas Prince Campus, 6901 Association Sudley Roadof Realtors William Woodbridge 15200 Neabsco Mills Road 4545Campus, Daisy Reid Avenue, Woodbridge

Prince William Association of Realtors Prince William County McCoart Administration Building 4545 Daisy Reid Avenue, Woodbridge

1 County Complex Court, Prince William

Prince William County McCoart Administration Building 1 County Complex Court, Prince William

Neabsco District Gainesville District John D. Jenkins Pete4361 Candland Ridgewood Center Drive, Prince William

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Neabsco District Ruth Anderson John D. Jenkins 2241-K Tackett’s Mill Drive, Woodbridge 4361 RidgewoodDistrict Center Drive, Prince William Woodbridge Frank J. Principi Occoquan District Dr.Anderson A.J. Ferlazzo Building Ruth 15941 Donald Drive, Suite 140, Woodbridge 2241-K Tackett’sCurtis Mill Drive, Woodbridge Prince William Ice Center

Woodbridge District Dale City 5180 Dale Boulevard, Frank J. Principi Dr. A.J. Ferlazzo Building 15941 Donald Curtis Drive, Suite 140, Woodbridge Prince William Ice Center 5180 Dale Boulevard, Dale City

Prince William Parks and Recreation Prince William Public Library System Prince William and Recreation 14418 Bristow Road, Parks Manassas 12964 Harbor Drive, Lake Ridge Prince William Public Library System 12993 Fitzwater Drive, Nokesville 14418 Bristow Road, Manassas 8051 Ashton Avenue, Manassas 12964 Harbor Drive, Lake Ridge 8601 Mathis Avenue, Manassas 12993 Fitzwater Drive, Nokesville 13065 Chinn Park Drive, Woodbridge 8051 Avenue, 4249 DaleAshton Boulevard, Dale Manassas City 18007 Dumfries Dumfries 8601 MathisShopping Avenue, Plaza, Manassas 4603 JamesChinn Madison Highway, 13065 Park Drive, Haymarket Woodbridge 2201 Opitz Boulevard, Woodbridge 4249 Dale Boulevard, Dale City

18007 Dumfries Shopping Dumfries Prince William County TouristPlaza, Information Center Waterway Drive, Montclair 2005049 Mill Street, Occoquan 4603 James Madison Highway, Haymarket

The Sign Shop 2201 Opitz Boulevard, Woodbridge 2603 Morse Lane, Woodbridge

Prince William County Tourist Information Center Town of Dumfries 200Main Mill Street, Street,Dumfries Occoquan 17755 Town Haymarket TheofSign Shop 15000 Washington Street, Haymarket 2603 Morse Lane, Woodbridge Town of Occoquan Town of Dumfries Town Hall,Main 314 Mill Street, Occoquan 17755 Street, Dumfries Town of Quantico of Haymarket 337Town 5th Avenue, Quantico

15000 Washington Street, Haymarket

Virginia Realty Partners Town of Occoquan 4004 Genessee Place #209, Woodbridge

Town Hall, 314 Mill Street, Occoquan Town of Quantico 337 5th Avenue, Quantico Virginia Realty Partners 4004 Genessee Place #209, Woodbridge

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