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table of contents August 2016 Vol. 6 No. 8

FEATURE STORY These Waters Are Wide..........................................4

DEPARTMENTS from the publisher...................................................3

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on a high note Osbourn High School Students Attend Exclusive White House Jazz Workshop.................10 destinations Serving Us Softly...................................................12 giving back Fishing for Wounded Warriors ............................. 16 taking care of business Mahogany Books: Protecting and Promoting African-American Culture and Voices...................20 family fun Going for Gold this Summer................................22

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lifelong learning Osbourn High School Helps Freshman Prepare..................................................27 local flavor Mum Mum: The New Taste of Thai....................28 calendar...............................................................32 advertiser index....................................................36

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In the May issue of Prince William Living, the photo provided of the Greater Manassas Childrens Choir was taken by Beverly Vogel of Bev’s Treasures. Both she and her husband Stephen Vogel are photographers, capturing nature, local life and their church. More of their work can be found at http://www.bevsphototreasures.com

from the publisher Enjoying the Dog Days of Summer

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ugust is the hottest part of our summer and the time when you realize it is almost over. Hopefully, you have spent quality time at our local pools, water parks, and waterways.

We are fortunate enough to have one of the largest rivers in the United States available to us as well as many lakes, waterparks and pools! This month’s feature, “These Waters are Wide,” by David Gignilliat (page 4) gives us a quick tour of water recreation opportunities for kids and adults alike. Don’t forget your waterproof sunscreen!

Speaking of water activities, learn about a local non-profit, Reel American Heroes that operates on the Potomac River and provides fishing opportunities to injured Veterans. “Fishing for Wounded Warriors” by Collen LaMay, (page 16) takes us out on the water, and into the serenity badly needed by those who suffered a loss related to their service of our country.

What would summer be without ice cream? Dan Verner tempts us with this tasty treat that can be found all over our area. “Serving us Softly” (page 12) finds the most popular ice cream parlors in Prince William, and gives us some background on how soft–serve was invented. Get ready to satisfy your sweet tooth and cool off with this dairy delight.

In August’s Taking Care of Business, we interview Derrick and Ramunda Young of Mahogany Books, two “Socialprenuers” who are “business owners with a purpose to help remedy social issues.”

Learn how they plan to improve their community through books, how you can spread the word and support their mission. (page 20) Although you might be used to talking about smoke detectors when the time changes, we felt compelled to discuss it now. One of our staff writers was recently displaced, and her neighbors lost their homes due to fire. Read this month’s Home & Hearth (page 26) to learn more on smoke detectors and for the full story on the fire, visit our website: princewilliamliving.com/2016/06/housesfire-out/, Please check/install/replace your smoke and carbon monoxide detectors TODAY. Starting August 1st we will be accepting nominations for our annual Giving Back award. Please nominate your favorite worthy non-profit for this prestigious award and help further their cause, www.pwliving.com/givingbackaward.

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These Waters Are Wide

By David Gignilliat

“Thousands have lived without love, not one without water.”

— W. H. Auden, English poet

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playful splash of a friend at a pool. The refreshing cool of toes dipping in a lake after sunning on the sand. The droning hum of a jet ski motor bouncing over a lake.

Or the faint, gentle whir of a four-man scull gliding over the waters of the Occoquan Reservoir.

There are few experiences as quintessentially summertime as spending time on the water. And in Prince William County, the second-most populous county in Virginia, there are no shortage of escapes and outlets for those who like to get wet.

“Prince William County is an incredible place to live, or visit, for people who want to have fun in or around the water,” said Brent Heavner, Communication Services Division Chief with the county’s Department of Parks and Recreation.

The county’s water lineage certainly has few peers in the state in terms of bona fides, credentials and history. The county is bisected by the Potomac River, the fourth-largest river on the Atlantic coast and the 21st-largest river in the United States.

Additionally, several bodies of water (Belmont Bay, Broad Run, Bull Run, Cedar Run, Powell’s Creek, Lake Montclair, Lake Manassas, and the Occoquan River) amble their way through the populous 348-square mile county, 12 miles (3.5 percent) of which are water. In fact the name ‘Occoquan’ is derived from an Algonkian word translated as “at the end of the water.”

Within the county, the Department of Parks and Recreation operates two waterparks, four outdoor pools and two indoor pools. Together these aquatics facilities serve over 400,000 visitors each year. Additionally, there are dozens of community pools spread out throughout the county. Elsewhere in the area, the city of Manassas operates an outdoor pool (Stonewall Park) and Manassas Park operates an indoor pool and a waterpark (Splashdown at Ben Lomond).

The County’s Leisure magazine details the scores of water activities available to County residents and visitors. It is published digitally online, and is available at all of the County’s parks and recreations facilities. The magazine, typically published seasonally, details all of the county-sponsored activities, including classes, facility amenities and hours of operation.

If you enjoy water activities, Prince William offers plenty of options from swimming to watercrafts.

Lake Ridge Park & Marina, 12350 Cotton Mill Drive, 703-494-5564 Situated on the Occoquan Reservoir, the 74-acre county park offers access to its universal access boat launch and provides three-season boat rentals.

“I love having the reservoir in Lake Ridge available for paddle boating in the summer. It makes a for a great activity,” said Rasheed Quash, who grew up in Woodbridge.

Residents can bring their own boats (maximum 9.9 horsepower) or rent them at the marina, including including jon and paddle boats, kayaks and canoes.

“We love the variety of aquatic activities in the county,” said Alyssa Keehan, mother of three and Lake Ridge resident since 2001. “There’s a community pool, water park, and marina— where we can rent boats or fish—all within a five-mile radius of our home.”

For those looking to enjoy the Prince William’s bounty of water worlds, here is a sampling of some the more popular venues.

Locust Shade Park, 4701 Locust Shade Drive, Triangle, 703221-5879 Locust Shade Park offers an 8-acre fishing pond administered by the Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries. Visitors can fish from the bank, and pedal boats are available to rent.

GMU Freedom Center, Prince William Campus, 9100 Freedom Center Boulevard, Manassas, 703-993-8444 Operated by George Mason University and opened in 1999, this sprawling 110,000 square foot facility is open year round and features two pools, a whirlpool, a full gymnasium, cardio, aerobic and strength studios, racquetball courts and a child care center.

Signal Bay Water Park, 9300 Signal View Drive, Manassas Park, 703-335-8872 Located within Signal Hill Park in Manassas Park, the Signal Bay Water Park boasts a 27,000 square feet aquatic facility featuring a zero depth entry leisure pool with water cannons, slides and a lazy river. (continues on page 6) prince william living August 2016 | 5

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Splash Down Waterpark, located within Ben Lomond Regional Park is operated by the Prince William County Department of Parks and Recreation.

Silver Lake Park, 15800 Silver Lake Road, Haymarket, 703-792-8320 At this great venue for bank fishing, patrons may also launch their non-motorized watercraft on Silver Lake at no charge.

Veterans Pool combines the amenities of a traditional pool with the fun and variety of a waterpark. It includes a twisting waterslide, and other unique splash features that provide something for the whole family.

Splashdown Water Park, 7500 Ben Lomond Park Drive, Manassas, 703-792-8900 The largest outdoor aquatics facility in the county is Splashdown Waterpark, covering 13 acres and featuring three double slide towers, a children’s area, a lazy river, 250 tons of sand and five concession areas. According to Heavner, in a typical summer, Splashdown hosts more than 100,000 visitors.

Stonewall Park Pool, 8351 Stonewall Road, Manassas, 703-369-6137 Located in the heart of Manassas, this pool is great for a relaxing late-afternoon dip, swim lessons for the whole family or swim team for the kids in the summer.

Waterworks, Andrew Leitch Park, 5301 Dale Boulevard, Dale City, 703-680-7137 Nestled in the heart of Dale City, Waterworks features several slides, water obstacles, wading pools, shaded cabana areas and a full-service snack bar.

“Our kids love the beach-like atmosphere at Waterworks where they can play in the sand after going down the water slides,” said Keehan, director of risk research at United Educators. “It’s truly an experience for the whole family.”

Birchdale Pool, 14730 Birchdale Avenue, Dale City, 703-670-9118 A large neighborhood pool with a kiddie pool and on-duty lifeguards, located in the Dale City area.

Graham Park Pool, 3511 Graham Park Road, Triangle, 703-221-7550 This charming outdoor pool is closed on Tuesdays.

Hammill Mill Park Pool, 1721 Carter Lane, Woodbridge, 703-491-1074 Great for young families, features include small slides, several swimming lanes and ample shade for those hot summer days.

The county operates four community pools, all of which are open to the public from Memorial Day through Labor Day weekends.

Chinn Aquatics & Fitness Center, 13025 Chinn Park Drive, 703-730-1051 The Aquatics Center features two whirlpools, saunas, a 40-meter heated indoor pool available for lap swim, family, recreation, open swim and classes, and a leisure pool.

Veterans Park Pool, 14300 Veterans Drive, Woodbridge, 703-491-1774

“Since 1973 I have enjoyed several of the pools, parks, marinas

Community Pools

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Some county waterways are excellent spots for rowing.

and recreational water facilities in the County. My experiences have been as refreshing as a late-afternoon swim,” says Nita Faught, a retired PW County gifted and talented education teacher and grandmother to three.

Off the Beaten Path Leesylvania State Park, 2001 Daniel K. Ludwig Drive, Woodbridge, 703-730-8205 Once the ancestral home of Virginia’s legendary Lee and Fairfax families, Leesylvania offers many land and water activities, including a universal-access fishing pier, boat launch, boat storage area and a 20-station fitness trail. Canoe and kayak rentals also are available.

Prince William Yacht Club, 12849 Gordon Boulevard, Woodbridge Operating out of the Prince William Marina, this club promotes “fun and responsible family boating so our members can safely enjoy the natural beauty of the Potomac River and Chesapeake Bay,” according to its website. The group teaches’ boating skills, arranges monthly cruises, and hosts several social events where members can meet and share experiences. For more information, visit pwyc.org.

Area Crew/Rowing Teams The Sandy Run Regional Park in nearby Fairfax Station comprises the northeastern arm of the Occoquan Reservoir

and is used by several members of Virginia Scholastic Rowing Association (VASRA), including Robinson, W. T. Woodson, Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology, James Madison, Fairfax, Oakton, West Springfield, Langley, J. E. B. Stuart, and South County.

The Fountainhead Regional Park is further upriver from Sandy Run, past the confluence of the Bull Run and the Occoquan, and hosts rowing teams from Lake Braddock, Westfield and Woodbridge High Schools.

The Oxford Boathouse, located within the Lake Ridge Park & Marina, borders the Occoquan River and is home to the Hylton Potomac, Gar-Field and Forest Park rowing teams.

So whether it’s nature made or the numerous man-made bodies of water in local communities, the opportunities for fun on the water are as limitless as your imagination.

“When I was raising my own children, I felt it was important for them to have outdoor recreation. It’s fun, but it also feeds the mind, body and soul,” said Faught, currently a sales consultant with Rodan & Fields. “My kids enjoyed the water parks in the area, and I hope to have that same experience with my grandchildren as well. It’s about creating an experience that you will remember forever.”

David Gignilliat (dgignilliat@princewilliamliving.com) grew up in Woodbridge. A graduate of the University of Virginia, he currently freelances for several publications. He authors his own blog, Quixotica, waxing semantic about the nuances of modern-day language and slang. prince william living August 2016 | 7

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on a high note Osbourn High School Students Attend Exclusive White House Jazz Workshop

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ight Osbourn High School (OHS) seniors from the class of 2016 were included in a special celebration of the arts at the White House this spring. The event, hosted by First Lady Michelle Obama, was a musical celebration of the history of jazz in honor of International Jazz Day.

The OHS students were among approximately100 people who gathered in the State Dining Room of the White House for the intimate event, featuring an opening performance by 14-time GRAMMY Award winner, Herbie Hancock, who is noted for being an integral part of every jazz movement since the 1960s.

The students were welcomed by Mrs. Obama who shared stories about her love for jazz, after being exposed to it as a child. “My grandfather would wake up every single morning, and he would turn on jazz, Obama said. “So jazz has really fueled my life in ways that I can’t describe. It just generates all these memories for me from my childhood.”

College students from the Thelonious Monk Institute of Jazz Performance at the UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music joined Hancock on stage. They took the audience on a musical history of the genre from its origins to its current art form. Not only did the ensemble present through words, but they, along with the featured jazz legends, incorporated lively musical performances that captivated the audience.

Additionally, Mrs. Obama acknowledged that April 29th was also the celebration of College Signing Day in the District of Columbia. “I’m especially thrilled to share this passion with so many D.C. [area] students on D.C.’s College Signing Day, which is why everybody is wearing their college gear,” she said.

“For those of you who don’t know what College Day is, this is the day that a lot of students declare where they’re going to college.”

The First Lady encouraged the students to pursue an education beyond high school. “It’s a perfect combination to be celebrating College Signing Day with International Jazz Day,” she said.

“Because no matter what you want to do in your life—whether it’s to be a jazz musician or an entrepreneur or a scientist or a teacher—you’re going to need a good education. And everybody on this stage understands that.”

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Terrence Blanchard, a five-time GRAMMY Award winner, who is known as a musician and a composer, wowed the audience with his command of the trumpet. The vocalist among the legends, Tony and GRAMMY Award winning artist, Dee Dee Bridgewater, showcased how the art of “scatting” is infused into the rhythms of jazz with a rousing rendition of Duke Ellington’s “It Don’t Mean a Thing.” The performance was especially meaningful as Ellington’s birthday was on the same day of the celebration. The group also heard from Bobby Watson, one of the top alto saxophonists in the world. Watson has appeared at every major venue and jazz festival worldwide and has recorded more than 100 albums. The students were also given an opportunity to see high school students from Washington’s Duke Ellington School of the Performing Arts play with the professional artists on stage.

OHS 2016 seniors spent the day at The White House honoring the history of jazz on International Jazz Day.

OHS 2016 senior, Quentin Rice, plans to attend Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) this fall. “I love jazz, and it’s what I want to study when I go to college,” he said. “To see so many active and up and coming jazz performers at the White House was really cool. And seeing Herbie Hancock was legendary!”

All of the students were impressed with the live performances.

“The White House experience was a once in a lifetime one, really,” said OHS 2016 senior and marching band drum major Nick Roberts. “To see all these jazz legends perform with students that are learning jazz at a higher level than I am and to have them share their knowledge about the art was really spectacular. I am really grateful that I had the experience.”

legends on the stage and how jazz music was applied to real life, which was simply amazing.”

This marks the second time this past spring that Osbourn High School students were a part of exclusive events at the White House. Fifteen U.S. history students from the school were invited to meet the cast of the Broadway musical, Hamilton, in March sponsored by the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History.

View the entire White House Jazz Workshop performance at whitehouse.gov/photos-and-video/video/2016/04/29/workshopinternational-jazz-day-workshop.

OHS Jazz Band teacher, Stacey Rubach, believes the experience is one the students will cherish for the rest of their lives.

“Although D.C. is in our backyard, it is rare that students get the opportunity to go into the White House. So not only did they get to see First Lady Michelle Obama speak, they saw jazz prince william living August 2016 | 11

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Serving Us Softly

By Dan Verner

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hen the humidity hangs so thick in the summer air you could slice it with a knife and it’s hot enough that snakes are taking flying lessons, many Prince William residents and visitors alike start to, yes, scream for ice cream. (Don’t we all?) And they’ve found that one of the best and most enjoyable ways to beat the heat is with a cone or dish of soft serve ice cream. Fortunately, the county boasts of several places that offer not only ice cream, but also a chance to gather and greet others.

Tom Carvel, founder of the Carvel brand, “accidentally” invented soft serve ice cream in 1934 when his truck broke down and the ice cream inside began to melt. He took advantage of the mishap and sold the softened ice cream to passing vacationers. He sold his entire supply within two days and went on to build a store where his truck broke down. (For the record Dairy Queen claims to have invented soft serve in 1938.)

Kline’s Freeze on Route 28 north of Manassas, the sentimental favorite of many local residents, has been dishing out the cold stuff and other edibles for 51 years. Manager James Croushorn said, “People come and bring their children and grandchildren 12 | August 2016 prince william living

because they visited us when they were kids, and the ice cream is refreshing. It keeps people coming back.”

Long-time residents may also remember Kline’s Drive-In on Route 28 south of Manassas near the present-day Target.

The Kline family owned that store as well, which for decades featured indoor seating and a wider choice of food and ice cream selections.

Swirlies Ice Cream on Pennsylvania Avenue in the City of Manassas is another popular choice for a cold treat on a hot day.

“Customer service and our fresh, top-of- the-line products draw people to our shop,” Manager Bret Antenen said. “In addition, it’s a friendly gathering place.” Swirlies also hosts regular Car Cruise Ins on the Swirlies/Burger King parking lot, featuring classic cars that draw car buffs and others who just appreciate the fine lines and bright colors of these machines from a bygone era.

Soft serve from Campbells Frozen Custard in Woodbridge comes from a dairy farm in Pennsylvania, according to Tim Wise, who bought the store 10 years ago. “Our shop is family run, and we have a friendly staff, not to mention the fresh frozen custard that causes people to flock to the store.” One of the people who

All these shops open in early spring and stay open through late fall although Nathan’s is open a little longer, through the first Saturday in December, which is also the day of the annual Manassas Christmas Parade. Check with each shop for hours they’re open.

Dan Verner (dverner@princewilliamliving.com) is the author of several books and was named “Best Writer in Prince William County (Virginia) for 2014 and 2015 by readers of Prince William Today newspaper. Find out more about him at danverner.com.

Baylor’s Soft Ice Cream 17986 Main Street in Dumfries 703-445-8887 Campbell’s Frozen Custard 4125 Merchant Plaza, Woodbridge 571-285-1711 Frosty Moose 2581 Milstead Way, Woodbridge 703-680-7777 Kline’s Freeze 8200 Centreville Rd., Manassas 703-368-2013 Nathan’s Dairy Bar 8948 Mathis Ave., Manassas 703-335-9051 flocked to the store, Amanda Causey Baity of Manassas, said, “They are great people and their custard is delicious!”

Soft serve lovers sometimes wait in a lines for half an hour to sample the treats at Nathan’s Dairy Bar on Mathis Avenue in the city of Manassas. Owner David Hutton said, “It’s a good place for people to enjoy some of our creations. While they’re sitting at our tables, they can enjoy each other’s company as well.” In addition, Nathan’s can go mobile with Nate Jr., an ice cream bus emblazoned with the company’s signature cow logo. The bus is available for weddings, birthday parties, picnics and other special events. Leslie Reckner of Manassas noted that “Nathan’s also works to place animals in great homes and makes sure the elderly have free ice cream and a smile on their face when they visit them.” They support a number of other charities as well.

Swirlie’s Ice Cream 9901 Pennsylvania Ave., Manassas 703-361-3830

Of her shop, Baylor’s Soft Ice Cream in Dumfries, owner Penni Graves said, “We create a fun environment by playing pop music from the 70s, 80s, 90s and today, and having a grassy area where kids can run around and play. Our servers take care of our customers in a friendly and efficient manner.”

“We have a variety of choices on our menu, including toppings and flavors, and we take special orders,” Graves added. “Our customers say they feel like they’re not in Dumfries or even Virginia when they visit.” prince william living August 2016 | 13

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Fishing for Wounded Warriors

By Colleen LaMay

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edeviled by pain, partial paralysis and a nagging fear that everyday life held potentially life-threatening danger, U.S. Marine veteran Nelson Zapata hit rock bottom. He was trapped in his head and afraid to leave home.

Then, almost three years ago, someone at a support group meeting invited him to a bass fishing tournament sponsored by the Woodbridge-based Reel American Heroes Foundation.

Zapata hesitated and said, “I don’t know. I haven’t fished in a really, really long time.”

“Look, dude,” the guy told him. “It’s a blast. You will enjoy it.

That’s a promise.” A nervous Zapata went to the nonprofit’s signature event at Hope Springs Marina in Stafford. “I had to tell myself, It’s going to be OK,” Zapata said. “It’s going to be OK.” On a boat, he knew he would have nowhere to run.

Once he was in the boat and on the Potomac River, his fearful thoughts ebbed. His fishing partner, a foundation volunteer, was fun. The two fished and talked. They didn’t win the tournament, but the Marine veteran won something else. Two days later, he bought a fishing license and pole and began to reclaim the sport he last enjoyed as a child.

Annual Tournament Brings Veterans Together More wounded heroes like Zapata are getting fishing therapy, thanks to Reel American Heroes, founded in 2010 by Ronald DeFreitas, who works full-time for the Prince William County Schools Information Technology Center and runs the foundation as an unpaid volunteer.

Last year about 80 veterans, mostly local residents, participated in the tournament. At this year’s event, set for July 23, organizers hope to boost that to 125. In addition the organization hopes to get a new saltwater fishing branch in Virginia Beach up and running within a month. Volunteers across the United States stand ready to take veterans on solo trips. Beyond that the group has not yet decided where and how to expand.

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Ninety-four percent of the money from the Reel American Heroes Foundation goes directly back to its programs.

DeFreitas, battling advanced prostate cancer, referred media inquiries to his daughter, Ashley Gardner. An elementary school nurse, Gardner, 29, is currently executive director, but the whole family helps with Reel American Heroes and its events. “No one makes a salary, and 94 percent of our money goes directly back to programs,” Gardner said.

Her father founded Reel American Heroes after working as a volunteer for similar groups. He met a veteran in a wheelchair whose positive outlook fundamentally changed DeFreitas’ own life views.

Never Leave a Man or Woman Behind What makes Reel American Heroes different is that it never leaves out a veteran in need, Gardner said.

“PTSD, wheelchair bound, missing a limb—we will pull a hero straight from the hospital with medical approval,” she said. “If there is anyone out there who has served and sacrificed for this country, then we want to get them out on the water regardless of the injury.”

Some disabled veterans say that civilians have a hard time relating to them. The Reel American Heroes Foundation gives those veterans a chance to meet each other and spend time together.

And volunteers never just send veterans onto the Potomac for a day and then say goodbye. Gardner said, “We are teaching them to fish, providing them with everything they need to continue the sport ... We are building relationships and developing hobbies that can help them relax and cope and heal.”

It worked for Zapata. “When I go fishing, it is just me and my dog and nature,” Zapata, 40, said. “I am able to get everything else out of my mind and just be in the moment.”

Zapata is a talented bass trombone player, who started playing in middle school. He auditioned for and earned a Marine band position. All members of the Marines’ 10 field bands also go through basic training and are assigned to combat roles. Those roles include machine gun platoons, which was Zapata’s choice, or other duties. Marine musicians take on those combat roles if their bands are deployed to war zones.

Zapata suffered injuries after lifting 600 pounds of sound gear after a performance. He left active duty in 2002. Today his lower legs remain partially paralyzed, and he tends to trip.

The injuries to his outlook on life were debilitating as well. He suffered from post-traumatic stress, the term for fear and anxiety triggered by shocking, scary or dangerous incidents. In Zapata’s case, the initial trigger was the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center in New York City and on the Pentagon.

The stress later was worsened by “survivor’s guilt” because he was not able to join his buddies when they were deployed to the Middle East. “For the longest time, I didn’t know if anybody got hurt, if everybody was safe,” Zapata said. “I was out of contact.”

Thanks to fishing and his service dog, a Greyhound named Fallon, he is recovering. More fishing would be even better, but Zapata has a full-time job as an engineer.

Other veterans also have benefited from fishing. Josh Evans left the Army about a year ago. After working up to 17 hours a day

on satellites, he took a year off to spend with his wife and four children. He now is an assistant manager at a Starbucks coffee shop where he hopes to move up to manager.

“I wake up every day, and it hurts to do everything,” Evans said.

“And I still have to take care of my family. It [the pain] all has to be on the back burner.”

He grew up fishing. “It’s part of what my family has always done,” Evans said. “It’s always been a good escape for me.”

He was on active duty in the Army for nine and a half years.

Evans was deployed to war zones several times in support of combat operations. Early in his career, he was injured moving heavy weapons shields on a military vehicle after a call about a potential car bomb. He suffered a few other injuries as well.

“It shortened my career,” he said. “I was able to stay in for awhile, but eventually my body wouldn’t do what it needed to do to be in a leadership role.” Evans was a staff sergeant in charge of 70 to 80 soldiers.

A few years ago, a buddy told him about the annual fishing tournament for veterans. “I said, ‘That sounds freakin’ phenomenal.’” Evans and his assigned fishing partner, Calvin “Catfish” Hunter, a Vietnam veteran from Richmond, won the tournament the first year Evans participated.

Hanging out with other veterans at the tournaments is supremely satisfying. “As a disabled veteran, a wounded warrior, a lot of people, civilians, can’t relate to us,” Evans said. “The way we talk, our sense of humor, the things that make us break down.”

The biggest hero is DeFreitas himself, Evans said: “You know he has an idea of the impact he and his family have on people like me, but I don’t know if he knows the full extent of it.”

Colleen LaMay (clamay@princewilliamliving.com) worked for nearly 30 years for a daily newspaper in Boise, Idaho. She moved to Virginia in 2010 with her family. prince william living August 2016 | 17

health & wellness Testing Options for Insomnia

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taking care of business

MAHOGANY BOOKS

Protecting and Promoting African-American Culture and Voices

By Tracy Shevlin | Photo by Kathy Strauss

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ahogany Books, owned by husband and wife team, Derrick and Ramunda Young, is an online book retailer promoting and preserving the literature of the African-American culture. Unlike many online retailers, the Youngs and Mahogany Books strive to maintain visibility in the local community and spend their time promoting literacy.

Prince William Living caught up with the Youngs to learn more about Mahogany Books and their community efforts.

PWL: How did you decide to open Mahogany Books as such a niche business? Why is the niche important as opposed to being a general book retailer?

Ramunda Young: The decision to open Mahogany Books as a niche business was really a joint decision. Derrick and I both have a love of books and experience working in a bookstore in our pasts. We also share a passion to promote authors and literature that are relevant to the African-American experience.

While we grew up in different parts of the country, we both attended historically black colleges. I graduated from Langston University in Oklahoma and Derrick from Bowie State in Maryland. Later we both worked for Karibu Books at different times. Karibu is a specialty bookstore promoting AfricanAmerican literature. Derrick worked there while he was in college, and I worked there eight years later.

One of the reasons that this made sense to us was because we can make books accessible for all customers. People won’t be

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limited by the selection offered by a local retailer. Secondly, the books we sell are important for everyone. Books by black authors are everyone’s history and impact everyone.

Derrick Young: The issue of identity matters. Books by AfricanAmerican authors help people become comfortable with who they are. Major bookstores often have only a small segment of their store designated for African-American authors. If one saw that as a snapshot of African-American authors, it would not reflect the larger impact of black authors.

Our ability to support black authors allows them to keep producing their literature. We feel it is important so that their voices continue to be heard and their art does not die out. Our motto is #blackbooksmatter.

PWL: How has your passion for books and literature translated into your business mission?

Derrick Young: Our mission is simple. We want to improve our community through books. Books are essential to obtaining an education, getting to know yourself and having a broader vision of the world and what you can accomplish.

Ramunda Young: We consider ourselves socialpreneurs business owners with a purpose to help remedy social issues.

We are in a unique position to give back to our community and increase literacy rates. Increasing literacy affects society in general and can have a direct effect on the African-American population.

Literacy statistics are staggering. For example, according to begintoread.com, “two-thirds of students who cannot read proficiently by the end of fourth grade will end up in jail or on welfare ‌ [and] more than 60 percent of inmates in prison are functionally illiterate.â€?

PWL: Tell us more about your community activities and how they support your mission to increase literacy.

Derrick Young: We frequently participate in literacy events that focus on books for kids. We have participated in book fairs at Metz Middle School, the Boys and Girls Club and Chinn library to name a few. Last year at the African-American Heritage Festival of Prince William County, we set up a donation station where people could drop off or pick up books for kids.

This event will be held August 6 from 12-6 p.m. at Metz Middle School.

We will participate in this event again this year.

We have also set up a free lending library at the Jirani Coffee House in Old Town Manassas. Our hope is that people will linger, relax and find a book that they would like to read and return. This library serves to help connect us to local families, promotes literacy among the community and also helps connect people to African-American voices in literature.

PWL: How do you divide the work responsibilities?

Ramunda Young: We really manage the work according to our strengths. Derrick is the CEO. He is more technical and manages the website and analytics. I do more of the community relations and events.

Though we manage different aspects of the business, communication is very important.

We have frequent strategy sessions, and 90 percent of decisions are made jointly. The determining factor is often whether the decision will have an impact on our brand identity or vision.

For additional information about Mahogany Books, visit mahoganybooks.com.

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

Going for Gold this Summer

By Amanda Causey Baity

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he Olympics were always a huge part of my childhood. I still get choked up when I talk about the 1996 Olympics in my hometown of Atlanta. The women’s gymnastics competition is an event I will forever think of when the Olympics are mentioned or watched. Kerri Strug’s emotional vault is a symbol of dedication and perseverance for me. I love being able to teach my children lessons of courage, determination and pride while we watch the Olympics and learn about amazing athletes from around the world and the countries they represent all while cheering on Team USA!

To create excitement and fun around the events in Rio, I have put together a handful of ideas to help you create your very own “Opening Games Party.”

Olympic Fruit Rings We love fruit, and I thought this would be a good way to show off the Olympic colors. We used blueberries, blackberries, strawberries, green grapes and pineapple.

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small pan over and placed it in the larger round tin, which left an area to fill with fruit. I didn’t tape it down since it was reasonably secure once it was filled with fruit.

Brazilian Lemonade Since the Olympics are in Rio this year, here is a fun recipe for Brazilian Lemonade. Not only is it delicious, it’s easy to make!

Ingredients: 2 lemons 2 limes 1/4 cup sweetened condensed milk 1/3 cup agave 4 cups cold water Directions: Juice the lemons and limes.

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lemons and limes with the sweetened condensed milk, agave, and 1 cup of water.

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Strain the mixture to remove any pulp (unless you prefer to keep the pulp) and add to a pitcher.

Directions: First paint the toilet paper tube gold and let it dry. Then glue the cupcake liner onto the top of the tube.

Fill a pitcher half way with ice.

Add the mixture to the pitcher and finish filling with water.

Stir well.

Tip: As an added touch, you can fill an ice cube tray with the lemonade and freeze to add to your next pitcher.

Cut the yellow and orange tissue paper into approximately 5” squares; you don’t need to be exact. Cut one corner of the tissue paper off and line that edge up with the bottom of the tea light.

That way it was not hanging over the bottom of the tea light.

Cocktail Option: Add 1/2 cup spiced rum or coconut rum to the recipe.

Apply a little glue to the edges of the tea light and layer the tissue paper around the sides. Layer four yellow pieces of tissue paper.

Then reapply the glue and layer four orange pieces of tissue paper. Let dry.

DIY Tea Light Torches

Then sit the tea light into the top of the cup. This way it is easy to take the tea light in and out of the torch making it easy to turn it off and on…saves on batteries! Win!

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home & hearth Do Your Smoke Detectors Work?

By Rebecca Barnes

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So we have to ask. Do you have working smoke detectors in your home?

Communities nationwide witness tragic home fire deaths each year, but everyone can work together to help reduce the number of home fire fatalities. Approximately every three hours, a home fire death occurs somewhere in the nation, and 66 percent of those occur in homes without working smoke alarms. Non-working smoke alarms rob residents of the protective benefits home fire safety devices were designed to provide. The most commonly cited cause of non-working smoke alarms: worn or missing batteries.

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“The peak time for home fire fatalities is between 11 p.m. and 7 a.m. when most families are sleeping,” said Chief McAllister of the OWL Volunteer Fire Department in Woodbridge. “Smoke alarm maintenance is a simple, effective way to reduce home fire deaths. Children and senior citizens are most at risk, and a working smoke alarm can give them the extra seconds they need to get out safely.”

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lifelong learning Osbourn High School Helps Freshman Prepare

By Kim Howard, CAE

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reshman year in high school is both exciting and scary for students. The school is much larger encompassing more scholastic, athletic and club options. Your 14-year-old self is now on a campus with other students, some of whom can legally drive, vote or join the military. How can schools help ease the transition from middle school to high school? Enter Manassas City Public School’s Osbourn High Schools’ Freshman Academy and Eagles SOAR programs.

The Eagles SOAR Program (originally called Rising Stars) and Freshman Academy was the brainchild of then ninth grade OHS Assistant Principal Mike Dufrene. He started it in 2011 after he and the School Improvement Team noticed a need. “We started Freshman Academy due to the fact that almost 20 percent of the freshmen were failing to earn enough credits to advance to sophomore status. In two years, we reduced that failure rate to 5.5 percent,” said Mike Dufrene, principal of John Handley High School.

Developing a well-rounded student is the goal of both programs, according to OHS Principal Cathy Benner. “The programs began through the exploration of transitioning eighth student’s needs.

Collaboration with METZ Middle School is critical to our success.

I hope the legacy of the freshmen transition programs will be in the development of students who are motivated by post-secondary goals, learning at their highest potential, and in the development of students that are respectful and accountable for their words and deeds,” she said.

Helping the Eaglets Learn to Fly OHS hosts Eagles SOAR (Safety, Optimism, Accountability, and Respect), a three-day program held in mid-August that engrains in rising freshmen the expectation of graduation. About 150 students participate in College Day, Career Day and Fresh Experience.

The theme is transition. During College Day representatives from local colleges (GMU) discuss graduation requirements to enter college and what the students can do to prepare to be successful.

Additionally, students learn about vocational programs that are offered at Osbourn and how they can graduate work ready and licensed in various fields if they so choose.

Day two is career day. The Manassas City Police Department (MCPD) and Manassas City Volunteer Fire Department

Incoming OHS freshman learn a little about what it takes for firefighters to gear up during the SOAR program each August.

(MCVFD) assist the program by offering a camp where students can participate in the role of a firefighter or police officer. MCPD and MCVFD also assist OHS with day two of Eagles SOAR. During Career Day students work with fire and rescue as well as the police by participating in demonstrations and getting hands on experience with gear and equipment. This also builds a relationship of respect between students and law enforcement, firefighters and rescue personnel.

On the last day, freshman students focus on the program’s motto: “We will SOAR.” Freshmen learn about the OHS PBIS program SOAR. Tenth graders and upper classman student leaders offer pointers about how to be successful in their freshmen year and make the most out of the high school experience. Students meet with their counselors, the administrator and participate in team building activities. The final day of SOAR is celebrated with a pizza party in the cafeteria where every student receives a class of 2020 t-shirt.

“Students report that they feel less anxiety about entering high school and that they feel prepared. Students’ parents share with us that their children feel excitement and begin to think about ways they can get involved in their school and education early on,” said Freshmen Academy Assistant Principal Ashley Faaborg. (continues on page 33) prince william living August 2016 | 27

local flavor

Mum Mum

The New Taste of Thai

By Helena Tavares Kennedy

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cross the street from the Hylton Performing Arts Center, Mum Mum Thai restaurant is convenient for anyone attending a show there, the George Mason University students or professors who are just a short walk down the street or the employees of businesses in the area.

TK Chin, Mum Mum’s owner, opened up Mum Mum in May 2015 as his second restaurant in the Manassas area. He called it Mum Mum because it means “let’s eat” and was his son’s first word. He opened Zabb Thai restaurant off Sudley Manor Drive near Costco in Manassas nine years ago. He worked for many years in Thai restaurants before owning Zabb Thai and Mum Mum, so he has quite a bit of restaurant experience.

But Mum Mum is not your typical Thai restaurant and definitely doesn’t look like one. While it’s a bit hidden in a small shopping center across the street from Hylton, as soon as you step inside, you are welcomed to an open floor plan with huge windows and gorgeous views and a beautiful modern ambience with sleek wood furniture and details. As Mum Mum’s tagline says, it’s the “new taste of Thai.”

Another reason Mum Mum is not your typical Thai restaurant is its menu. “Most Thai restaurants offer 70 or 80 items on their menu, but in order to accommodate such wide variety of items, they have to cook and prepare the food in advance and freeze it, so they can heat it up when someone orders it,” said Chin. “But I wanted to create a different type of Thai restaurant, one with fresh, authentic Thai food, not an Americanized or frozen version of Thai food.”

Chin is the chef and creates the menu himself, which means sourcing meats, eggs and vegetables from as many local farms as possible and getting highest quality he can find. He is able to do this because instead of offering the usual 70-80 items on a Thai

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Mum Mum is not your typical Thai restaurant with 80 items on the menu. The owner & chef, TK Chin, offers about 20 items to ensure the best quality and freshest ingredients.

menu, he offers about 20 items. Chin is able to ensure those 20 items are of the best quality and freshest ingredients.

“Because I offer less items on my menu than most Thai restaurants, I am able to upgrade the quality of the ingredients and make them fresh when customers order them,” said Chin.

Mum Mum’s menu also changes seasonally so that the freshest in-season vegetables and ingredients are used. In the spring and summer, the menu might have more salads and stir fry dishes

Mum Mum is located across the street from the Hylton Performing Arts Center and offers catering and private event rentals.

than usual, whereas in the fall and winter the restaurant tends to offer creamier, hearty and spicy items, including soups, which customers crave in cold weather.

“I don’t want customers to get bored, so this way I am able to change the menu with the seasons’ best ingredients and offer new and exciting options,” said Chin.

The most popular dish at Mum Mum is Pad Thai, which is often the case with most Thai restaurants. However, Mum Mum’s Pad Thai is probably very different than what you usually get at the usual Americanized Thai restaurants.

“We put red tofu, pickled radish and tamarind sauce in our Pad Thai, which is the real, authentic way of making it, but most Thai restaurants here in America don’t use those ingredients; instead they have Americanized the dish using vinegar instead, for example. Ours is the real thing, the most authentic Thai version of Pad Thai,” said Chin.

Moke-saru is a menu item you may never have heard of, but it is also popular as Mum Mum is the only Thai restaurant in the area where you can get this unique dish. It is a marinated spicy, salty flavorful beef wrapped in a banana leaf and is an authentic Thai recipe that Chin brought over from his Northeastern region of Thailand.

The best part of creating Mum Mum for Chin is “the chance to represent real authentic Thai food using the best available ingredients.”

When customers come expecting the usual food you can get at any Thai place, but are pleasantly surprised at the unique items and flavors, this is especially rewarding.

There are often decent lunch crowds because of businesses and employees from the area that like to visit Mum Mum, but attracting a dinner crowd has been a challenge for Mum Mum. If you happen to be going to a Hylton show or are in the area, it’s a definite must to visit. In fact, it’s worth a special trip from wherever you are just so you can try real, authentic Thai food that is cooked fresh when you order it. If you are skeptical, or aren’t sure what you’d order, check out Mum Mum’s amazing Yelp reviews where customers rave about the restaurant and share details about items they’ve ordered.

Another tip: Ask the servers about the menu before you order.

They are extremely knowledgeable and can give you some guidance. For example, if you know you like pot belly, but aren’t sure if you’ll like the authentic Thai version, ask them. They will be able to describe what’s in it, how it’s cooked and answer your questions. Or if you don’t like really spicy foods, ask for help guiding you towards non-spicy foods. The key is don’t be afraid to try something new, but definitely utilize the knowledge of the staff to help guide you towards something you’ll enjoy and want to come back for again.

You can see both lunch and dinner menus on Mum Mum’s website (mummumrestaurant.com) or contact the restaurant for information on catering or renting out their beautiful space for private events, such as weddings, birthdays, graduations and corporate events and parties.

Helena Tavares Kennedy (hkennedy@princewilliamliving.com) is a freelance writer and nonprofit communications director who has lived in Manassas for over 15 years, and who is always on the search for new authentic restaurants in the area. prince william living August 2016 | 29

your finances Help Your Employees Save for Retirement

By Bennett Whitlock, CRPC® Private Wealth Advisor

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s a small business owner, one of the greatest benefits you can provide to your employees is a way for them to save for their financial future. You have flexibility in choosing a plan or combination of plans that work for your business.

Broad categories include: Defined benefit plans A defined benefit plan, such as a traditional pension plan to which you to make annual contributions, can be adjusted each year. Some plans feature the option to automatically increase annually, allowing you to reward employee loyalty.

The plan pays out a specified benefit to retired employees.

Defined contribution plans A defined contribution plan allows the employee, the employer or both to contribute to an individual account for the employee. A 401(k), the most common defined contribution plan, allows the employee and employer to make consistent, tax-deferred contributions. Participants choose investments which have the potential to grow tax-deferred. Employers have flexibility to establish vesting schedules or options, such as a Roth 401(k), funded by after-tax contributions but with the potential to provide for tax-free withdrawals in retirement.

Although just as with pre-tax contributions, a Roth 401(K) comes with required minimum distributions.

IRAs There are two types of individual retirement accounts (IRAs), which allow you to make tax-deferred contributions. One option, a Simplified Employee Pension (SEP) IRA, is one of the easiest and least costly plans to create. 100 percent of the contributions are made by the employer and are immediately vested for the employee. It’s not possible to set up a Roth version or to offer loan provisions.

A SIMPLE IRA is a second option you can use if your business has less than 100 employees. Like a SEP, it’s easy to establish and administer, and the plan requires employers to match the employee’s contributions.

Don’t forget about your own retirement It’s important to understand all of your retirement options.

While you may be hoping that the proceeds from the future sale of your business will provide for your retirement, you could be putting your future at risk if you’re not saving in another vehicle. Consider working with a financial advisor who specializes in small business retirement plans. A professional can help you make the best choice for you, your employees and your business.

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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Fri. Aug. 12 – Mon. Aug. 22 | Times vary; see pwcfair.com Prince William County Fairgrounds 10624 Dumfries Rd., Manassas The annual event in Manassas includes livestock exhibits, home arts exhibits, tractor pulls, a rodeo, demolition derbies, baby contests, live music and a variety of midway shows.

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This coming school year, Osbourn’s class of 2020 will take their core freshmen academic classes in quad teams. Teachers will share clusters of students and participate in Quad CLT’s to collaborate on their success. In addition to the support of their quad squads, Freshmen will receive a formal character education. Freshmen will participate in a book study of “The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens.” Students will read the book during eagle block Fridays and participate in a reflective activity. The goal of the book study is to equip students with an understanding of how to be successful in high school. Students will also participate in an anti-bullying curriculum. The program seeks to provide students with all the tools to not only be successful in high school but in life, according to Faaborg.

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