Prince William Living July 2017

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CONWAY ROBINSON STATE FOREST

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BACK ON TRACK

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LOVE IS SPICY

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The premiere lifestyle magazine of Prince William and Greater Manassas

Summer Celebrations PAGE 4

Is This Your Last Issue?

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Woodcrafters: Building on Experience

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CSI Takes Care of Business, Employees and the Community

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table of contents July 2017 | Vol. 7 | No. 7

FEATURE STORY Summer Celebrations

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DEPARTMENTS FROM THE EDITOR IN CHIEF

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ON A HIGH NOTE Woodcrafters: Building on Experience

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DESTINATIONS Conway Robinson State Forest: Your Oasis Amidst the Busyness

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GIVING BACK Back on Track: Teen Race Car Driver Helps Veterans in Need

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LIFELONG LEARNING Astar Education Institute Offers Students New Opportunities

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TAKING CARE OF BUSINESS CSI Takes Care of Business, Employees and the Community

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FAMILY FUN Details Make Outdoor Family Movie Nights Memorable

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LOCAL FLAVOR Love Is Spicy: Woodbridge’s Gumax Café and Grill Serves Love with Every Dish CALENDAR

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COLUMNS

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THE FASHION FOLDER HEALTH & WELLNESS HOME & HEARTH YOUR FINANCES

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from the Editor in Chief Summer in the ‘Burbs

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h, summertime, where the living is easy and the weather hot and humid with long daylight hours. This combination makes for a perfect time to consider entertaining. Our cover story, “Summer Celebrations” by Amy Falkofske, profiles several local residents who provide ideas and tips on how to plan or host family and friends on page 4.

Prince William is home to several outdoor activity options and we have profiled many of them in the magazine. A little gem you may not be familiar with is Conway Robinson State Forest. On page 14, Delia Engstrom brings to life “Your Oasis Amidst the Busyness” in this month’s Destinations department. Grab your hiking gear, your family and friends, and maybe even your dog to enjoy some peace and tranquility in a natural setting.

The warmer season is also time to enjoy race car driving. If this is your scene, you won’t want to miss this issue’s Giving Back

on page 16. Marianne Weaver’s “Back on Track: Teen Race Car Driver Helps Veterans in Need” profiles a local driver who combines his passion for racing with helping those who serve.

As you continue to enjoy the lazy, hazy days of summer, know that the Prince William Living team is still hard at work to continue to bring you the latest information and news about your community. Visit our website princewilliamliving.com regularly for updates. And starting in August, nominations will be open for our Giving Back Awards. We profile the finalists in the November issue. Check princewilliamliving.com/givingback for past winners and the call for nominations.

Kim Howard, CAE Editor in Chief

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Summer Celebrations Story and Photos By Amy Falkofske

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hether you’re entertaining friends in your backyard or reuniting with family far away, summer is undoubtedly the most popular time to gather. From Memorial Day to Labor Day, life can seem like one big celebration. And many Prince William residents will be celebrating this summer.

Around the Pool Interior designer Maria Loveless loves to entertain, and she has the perfect backyard for it. Her Manassas home sits on about three-quarters of an acre with a big yard and a pool.

She doesn’t worry about hosting large events. “I don’t fear. I’ve had as many as 200 back there before,” Loveless said.

Born and raised in Greece, Loveless said that entertaining is just a part of who she is: “My grandmother had a house full all the time. There were some days there was a reason, some days there wasn’t, so it became second nature. I have entertained as long as I can remember.”

In May, Loveless held a happy hour with about 25 ladies to open up the pool. She also leads a local Meetup group, Décor Design and More, and frequently has the members to her home. She said she also plans to host a lot of informal events on Saturdays and Sundays for friends. She and her husband, Tom Larsen, usually host one big themed event each year. Last year, they held a pig roast, which was a big undertaking, but a huge success. Their big

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If you own a pool, establish some pool safety rules when you host a party.

event for this year is yet to be determined, but will probably take place in August or September.

Loveless’s skills as an interior designer come into play when she’s putting a table together for an event. She says it’s just like putting a room together because you are working with color schemes and spacing. She also points out that decorating and entertaining are parallel to one another. “My artistic background plays into it,” she said.

Outdoor seating helps to create ambience and provides places for your guests to sit and converse with each other.

Regardless of the effort she puts into the preparations, Loveless believes the success of a party is measured by how much those in attendance enjoy themselves. “As long as you have fun, it’s a success,” she said.

Backyard BBQs Bristow resident Kate Myers loves to entertain as well. Her home is such a hub of activity on the weekends that her husband, Ryan, and her two daughters, 7-year-old Marianna and 3-yearold Ellyn, will frequently ask who is coming over each weekend.

“On Friday afternoon, my husband will say, ‘Who are we going to have over this weekend?’ and we’ll invite 10 couples over, and suddenly, we’re having a fire pit and s’mores, and the kids are playing,” Myers said.

Myers says she has acquired many of the items needed for entertaining and keeps the house ready to have company over.

“I’ve got a lot of entertaining stuff on hand, and then we head to Costco to get the big bulk stuff, so I get large packs of paper plates and 500 cups at a time.”

For Myers and her husband, entertaining has become an alternative to an expensive night out. It’s also how Myers stays connected to people in her New Bristow Village neighborhood.

“I’ve lived here for almost a year now, but being a stay-at-home mom, I don’t get out much, so I bring the parties here.”

The Myerses are currently building a bar in their basement and plan to open it with a big party, possibly at the end of August with the beginning of the football season. Myers says she is definitely planning on hosting some kind of event for Labor Day as well.

On a smaller scale, she hopes to establish what she calls “porch parties,” an event that she participated in frequently in her old neighborhood. These parties are held once a week and are lowcost and low-maintenance. Rotating hosts provide a snack for the kids, and everyone else brings a dish to share and their drink of choice.

Yearly Sojourn to Myrtle Beach Manassas City resident Valerie Burke travels to Myrtle Beach, S.C., every year during the same week each summer. Her parents, her uncle and her aunt collectively own five timeshares in the same building. Every year, three generations of her family gather for a week of fun and relaxation.

The tradition of going to Myrtle Beach every year was started

by Burke’s grandmother, Hazel Jones, and has evolved over the years. It started with her uncle, who bought the first timeshare and began inviting people to go with him. Then Burke’s parents bought a timeshare as well. Her uncle and her parents now own two each, and her aunt owns one as well. Though Jones is no (continues on page 6) prince william living July 2017

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(continued from page 5) longer living, the tradition continues, and it’s the first special occasion Burke puts on her calendar at the start of a new year.

Burke and her husband, Doug, share the exact same birthday, and it usually falls during the beach week. They also celebrate their wedding anniversary during that time on the years that he goes with her.

For the first cousins in Burke’s generation, there is always one night out without the kids. This year, they plan to go to an escape room that will have a theme, such as a deserted island, for example, and they will have to solve a puzzle to get out of the room.

Once-in-a-Lifetime Trip to Italy Teacher and Manassas resident Andrea Barbuzza will enjoy her summer this year by spending two weeks in various parts of Italy.

Barbuzza is an Italian-American, who has lived and studied in Italy. Her husband was born in Italy.

During their stay in Italy, Barbuzza will travel with her family to Rome, Palermo and Termoli. Part of that time will be spent in a villa that her dad rented in Tuscany where he will host a family get-together. It’s also where they will celebrate her son’s 16th birthday.

Every year Burke’s uncle brings a large jigsaw puzzle for everyone to work on together when they’re not relaxing on the beach or by the pool.

“It’s a mix of sightseeing and seeing family on my husband’s side and meeting long-lost relatives from the old country, but then also my immediate family, my sister and her family, my brother, my step-brother and my parents. We’re all going to be there in the villa,” Barbuzza said.

“It’s a really nice time to be on your own and not be on your own. You have an option. If you need alone time, you get alone time. But there’s always a home base on the beach. There’s usually a home base by the pool, and the kids can go back and forth,” Burke said.

The Barbuzzas normally only travel to Italy for weddings and funerals, so this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. They will get to visit with family that live here in the U.S. that they don’t get to see often, and they will also meet family members living in Italy for the first time.

Burke cherishes spending this time with family members she doesn’t get to see very often: “It’s beautiful because I get to spend one-on-one time, or even group time, with the different generations. I really love talking to my aunts and uncles and my mom’s cousin. Then it’s so much fun to watch the younger generation. It keeps us close. It gives us something to look forward to every year.”

While in Termoli, Barbuzza will get to meet her paternal grandmother’s family for the first time. During the trip, she’ll also get to meet her niece’s children, who are two and three years old.

Barbuzza is the only one in her immediate family, besides her husband, who speaks Italian, so she’s looking forward to being

Hosting a community pool party or event and inviting food trucks to it is an idea for feeding many without needing volunteers to prep and clean up.

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able to converse with the Italian side of her family. “I’m looking forward to practicing my rusty Italian skills until I get really good, and then I’ve got to go home again,” she joked.

Staying Close to Home Bristow resident Damon Holmes will take his wife Irene and their five children to two family reunions this summer, one on his father’s side in Baltimore and one on his mother’s side in Tysons Corner.

Many community pools host summer celebrations, especially around the holidays.

The reunion on his father’s side is only in its third year and is the smaller of the two. There will be about 20-30 people there.

About 150 people will attend the reunion on his mother’s side.

That one is held every other year and has been going on for about 25 years.

Though Holmes’s family reunions are both close by geographically, he’ll get to see family members from all over the country. They’ll be coming from Florida, Illinois, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, New Jersey and California.

His father’s family reunion is a simple get-together; a one-day event to just sit around and chit-chat and play games. His mother’s reunion will be a weekend-long event featuring a big activity on Saturday and then a big breakfast on Sunday morning.

Holmes is looking forward to the opportunity to catch up with family members he doesn’t normally see. “It’s great to be able to visit with them and see exactly how they’re doing, how they’re aging, how their businesses are doing. It’s great for everyone to get back together,” he said.

Whether you plan to stay home and just enjoy the more relaxed pace of summer by the pool, or go on the trip of a lifetime, Loveless points out the importance of people taking time to get together. “In today’s society, people need to stop, take a breather, smell the roses, gather up friends and just have a good time,” she said.

Amy Falkofske (afalkofske@princewilliamliving.com) is a freelance writer and photographer who lives in Bristow with her husband, two boys and two Beagle dogs. She has a Master of Arts degree in film/ television from Regent University.

Inflatable bounce houses are another option you can consider when hosting an event.

Tips for Successful Entertaining

When it comes to entertaining guests in their homes, Maria Loveless and Kate Myers have got it down to a science. They both agree that asking guests to bring a dish to share instead of trying to prepare all of the food yourself is the way to go. Here are a few other tips that Loveless shared to help you make your summer gatherings successful. n Create a list of people who you want to invite and get the word out either through word of mouth, Facebook or other avenues. n Have the space in your backyard to accommodate all of the people you want to invite. n Make use of your pool if you have one. Also include any outdoor games you might have such as bocci, horseshoes, croquet or corn toss. n Have great music playing, typically something that’s blood-pumping and loud enough that people can dance to it, but not so loud that it’s drowning out conversations. n Include kids by having games that they can play.

If you have a pool, make sure an adult is always watching the pool area, so you don’t have any accidents. n Start planning about a month before for large parties and about two weeks before for smaller parties. If it’s a big event like a graduation party, you can even start dropping hints to potential guests a few months ahead of time. n If it’s an outdoor party, make sure the yardwork or any other outside work needed is done. n Have different areas or stations for people to gather at; for example, a food table, a drink table or different game stations.

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on a high note

Woodcrafters Building on Experience

By Carla Christiano

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Photos provided by Woodcrafters

ance Frye never expected to make a career in manufacturing furniture. The former U.S. Marine navigator and Woodbridge native had other plans for his life. Then his first wife wanted a table and chairs, and his search for them kicked off his more than 20 years in the furniture business.

“It wasn’t like I set out one day and said, ‘I’m going to start a wood furniture store, and that’s what I’m going to do the rest of my life,’” said Frye. “I started it as a side business, and it grew into a full-time operation, which was the single source of income for me, my wife and four kids.”

Frye, along with his second wife, Kimberley, now own Woodcrafters Furniture & Cabinetry, an 18,000-square-foot retail/manufacturing business near Potomac Mills and Ikea in Woodbridge. Started in 2014, Woodcrafters looks like a lot of furniture stores. The front half contains row after row of furniture—tables, cabinets, dressers, nightstands, bookcases and headboards of all kinds of woods and finishes. The back half, however, contains the manufacturing and finishing operation.

“It’s so unique that we are manufacturing furniture on the same premises where we sell it,” said Frye.

“One characteristic that makes us different is that Woodcrafters truly is three stores in one,” said Kimberley. “You can come in and buy finished furniture, and we can deliver it to you tomorrow.

There’s unfinished where you can select the color of paint or stain of your choice. If that’s not what you want, we can make that furniture for you in any size you want…You can’t really find that anywhere else.”

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Lance Frye happened upon his second career in woodworking and now owns and operates Woodcrafters Furniture & Cabinetry.

Humble Beginnings Although he has always been handy, Frye had never tried furniture construction before 1993 when he found an unfinished wood furniture kit for his first wife Laura at a PX in North Carolina.

Most of the finished furniture he saw was particle board. “On the limited pay that I had, I didn’t want to buy something that wouldn’t last,” he said.

Then he learned that he would be part of a workforce reduction.

“I found out I was getting out of the Marine Corps, and I had to tell the missus we’re going to have to sell the table and chairs and the house and move back home,” Frye said. He decided to

Woodcrafters sells finished and unfinished furniture. If you don’t see it on their floor, ask about a custom project you want.

Woodcrafters will show some of its locally-made wares at the High Point Market Trade Show in October.

assemble and sell some unfinished furniture kits to make some extra money to tide them over. “As I look back, it’s kind of funny how your life can turn rather suddenly in a different direction…I liked the idea of wood furniture. I decided to see if I could make it stick,” he said.

his wife’s illness and death in 2010 and his father’s death in 2011, forced Frye to close both the retail and manufacturing businesses.

Despite this, Frye decided to open another furniture business. He expected to open Woodcrafters in six months, but several delays prevented him from opening until 2014.

Despite having no business experience, Frye and his wife Laura maxed out their credit card with a $1,000 loan. They displayed the furniture he built in a 10-by-20-foot space within an artisan market in Havelock, N.C. “Every aspect of the business had to be learned from the ground up...It was an incredible uphill climb…I went one day from flying airplanes in the Marine Corps to trying to sell wood furniture and then trying to finish wood furniture, which is a whole art in itself,” Frye said. By 1995, they were leasing a 10,000-square foot building in New Bern and a satellite store at the local mall as well as the 3,000-square foot space in Havelock.

He even hired his old Marine Corps bosses. Still Frye said they were “struggling tremendously to keep it all together financially.”

Despite their expanding retail business, the couple decided to move back to Woodbridge after the birth of their third child to be closer to family. “I told Laura, my first wife, all we are doing is chasing a dollar bill. We can do that in Woodbridge as easily as we can here,” he said.

They found an old bowling alley on Route 1 and opened Knock on Wood, a 22,000-square foot unfinished furniture store. Laura worked tirelessly handling the books as well as caring for their four children. His mother, brother and nephew worked for him for a time. “We ran Knock on Wood from the beginning of 2000 until 2011,” he said. In 2001, they added a table manufacturing operation in North Carolina that had customers up and down the east coast. A series of personal and professional setbacks, including

Building a Future Although the new building has less retail space than Knock on Wood, its location near Ikea and Costco draws curious furniture shopping customers. It also allowed Frye to combine manufacturing and retail operations under one roof. He credits their current success at Woodcrafters to the foundation that Laura helped build, along with his and Kimberley’s business experience and all those hard-won lessons: “We have a lot of experience, and we are putting that experience to work now. It’s paying off.”

Their hard work has paid off in other ways as well. “For the first time in many years, we’re going to be showing furniture at the High Point [N.C.] Market Trade Show that will hopefully be sold at wood furniture stores all around the United States,” said Frye.

“Those [pieces] will be manufactured here in Woodbridge with high-tech machinery and wonderful employees.”

Woodcrafters Furniture & Cabinetry 14498 Telegraph Road, Woodbridge woodcraftersfurniturestore.com 571-572-3150 Carla Christiano (cchristiano@princewilliamliving.com) is a native of Prince William County, admitted history geek and a technical writer for Unisys. prince william living July 2017

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the fashion folder Just Add Summer: Essentials for Sun-Drenched Shores

By Roxy Rowton

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t the height of summer when the days are long and sundrenched, plan an escape to the beach. During the summer season, dress codes get scaled down in tone and mood, but for a getaway to the beach, dress yourself in style fundamentals suggestive of the geographical shores and terrain of the Atlantic coastline. Merely simplify your warm-weather attire by incorporating easy pieces that translate into summer’s carefree spirit of relaxed silhouettes and unexpected details: • Add summer’s prettiest palette of cool whites, deep blues, palm greens, sunshine yellows and a seasonal-infused spectrum of mandarin, lavender and rosé.

• Incorporate summer’s softest shapes and natural textures of knobby canvas, gauzy linen, exotic reptile embossed leather and woven straw or raffa.

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• Add summer’s feather-light textiles of breezy cotton, gauzy linen and diaphanous silk.

Simple style staples are the ideal adventure companions. Just add summer’s quintessential style staple—an elevated tee of ultra-soft pima cotton. Wear it with a distinctly utilitarian short in durable cotton canvas or a cropped pant in sturdy mid-weight linen. Include sneakers and a straw hat for much needed shade from the strong summer sun.

Laze away a summer day by treating yourself, family or girlfriends to a daylong picnic at the beach: the perfect outing to don garments of ultimate comfort and ease. Just add summer’s effortless and sun-seeking essential—a featherlight and breezy cover-up. Wear it over a swimsuit or layer with an ultra-soft tank and gauzy culottes. Include other sunseeking essentials, such as a canvas tote, an oversized straw hat, comfy espadrilles and sunscreen.

Dining to the lull of the ocean and under the canopy of twinkling stars is a romantic setting for a meal by the sea. For a taste of summer, nothing captures the essence of style as much as a fresh design with feminine details. Just add summer’s carefree silhouette and unexpected elements—a relaxed airy sundress— one that embodies movement and represents beauty. Opt for a luxurious silk crepe or cotton sateen. Wear it with an exotic reptile embossed leather sandal and pair it with a clutch in a yummy shade of mandarin, lavender or rosé.

Let the carefree spirit of summer and the Atlantic coastline be your guide to getting dressed from sunup to sundown.

Wardrobe and style consultant Roxy L. Rowton (rlrowton@ everydayrefinement.com) spends much of her workweek in the closet or the fitting room helping women look and feel their very best. She has two-plus decades in the fashion, apparel and beauty industries.

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Conway Robinson State Forest

Your Oasis Amidst the Busyness Story and photos by Delia Engstrom

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n the midst of a highly-developed area on the western end of Prince William County lies more than 400 acres of wilderness known as Conway Robinson State Forest. Although located near the busy corridor of Interstate 66 and Route 29, this little slice of Gainesville is the area’s best-kept secret for outdoor enthusiasts.

The space was formally designated a Virginia State Forest in 1934 through efforts of the Conway Robinson Park Memorial Association. Robinson was a noted lawyer, historian and author, who served his home state in various capacities until his death in 1884. At one time, he was the director of the Richmond, Fredericksburg and Potomac Railroad, a member of the House of Delegates and a founding member of the Virginia Historical Society.

Five Miles of Outdoor Activities Today, visitors to Conway Robinson State Forest can enjoy outdoor activities as varied as the career of its namesake. Five miles of scenic trails offer opportunities for birding, horseback riding, photography, picnics and nature walks. It’s easy to imagine the space as it was long ago thanks in part to the original deed of the land. It declared “the land as is now woodland shall be preserved so far as possible in its natural state and that no trees or timber shall be cut there except such as it may be desirable to cut for the purposes of eliminating fire hazards, improving the growth and development of other nearby trees or vegetation, or elimination of dead, decayed or unsightly growth,” which has left the forest in many ways untouched by the passing of time.

However, signs of the 21st century are apparent at Conway Robinson State Forest thanks to the addition of a new QR trail. It’s a widely held belief that to get in touch with nature, one needs to disconnect. Yet, in this digital age it’s increasingly common to see outdoor enthusiasts with their trusty cell phones by their sides. QR trails are a cost-effective way to engage with the public and reach more visitors than traditional means. Partaking in a QR trail requires simply downloading a QR (quick response) app for your mobile phone, opening the app and scanning the available information barcodes found throughout the park.

Using a two-dimensional QR code to enjoy the threedimensional world at Conway Robinson is the result of the Virginia LEAF (Link to Education About Forests) partnership program. LEAF involves the Virginia Department of Forestry and the Virginia Cooperative Extension’s Northern District Natural Resources Program joining with the Manassas National Battlefield Park to present outdoor, educational programs for Virginians. Cell phone-savvy visitors to Conway Robinson State Forest discover timber stand improvement techniques, deer population studies and additional information about the distinguished Virginian for whom the forest is named. LEAF often employs an intern, who studies and shares the group’s findings. “This summer we anticipate having another intern,” said Adam Downing of the Virginia Cooperative Extension.

“One of his or her projects will be to update and generally improve the QR trail.”

QR Codes provide visitors with facts about Conway Robinson State Forest.

Conway Robinson trails are also popular with mountain biking enthusiasts. Traversing the woody acreage, the multi-use trails offer some challenges, like rock gardens and log jumps, but mostly smiles for two-wheeled visitors. Keith Dorset of Manassas started mountain biking four years ago and thinks Conway Robinson is great for beginners: “I love how close this is to home for me. There are other good trails in the county, but this is a nice, comfortable place that’s not too technical. I have even brought friends of mine who are new to mountain biking.”

Affordable Outdoor Adventures With all of the opportunities for outdoor adventure Conway Robinson offers in one of the busiest areas of Northern Virginia, it never feels crowded. A small parking area keeps visitors to Conway Robinson State Forest to a minimum. Admission is free, but an affordable $16 yearly permit is required for those hoping to mountain bike, horseback ride or hunt on state forest land. Fees directly benefit visitors, as Joe Rosetti, the senior area forester with the Virginia Department of Forestry noted: “The State Forest system is self-funding; it receives no money from the state general fund. The personnel time and expenses for state forests are paid for mostly through timber sales on state forests, but also from the purchase of state forest use permits.”

Turn over a new LEAF and discover Conway Robinson State Forest where locals go to enjoy the sounds of nature (and the occasional smart phone).

Conway Robinson State Forest is located on Highway 29 in Gainesville, opposite University Blvd. Hours are 7 a.m.–7 p.m.

State Forest permits are available through http://dof.virginia.gov.

To learn more about the Manassas LEAF project and the QR trail please visit http://manaleaf.weebly.com.

Delia Engstrom (dengstrom@princewilliamliving.com) is a writer and photographer from Montclair. Her family enjoys hiking and mountain biking and were thrilled to discover Conway Robinson State Forest. prince william living July 2017

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BACK ON TRACK Teen Race Car Driver Helps Veterans in Need

By Marianne Weaver

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Findley, an 18-year old development driver for the NASCAR Monster Energy team of BK Racing, has raced a late model in the NASCAR Whelen All-American series. At just 16 years old, he was the youngest driver to win a NASCAR track championship. The sponsor stickers on his car don’t reflect the typical brands underwriting teams. In fact, the most prominent logo covering the hood of his No. 4 car showcases a menacing eagle and the names of Armed Forces Motorsports and the company’s 501(c)3 non-profit organization, Vets on Track. The logo is also emblazoned across the chest of his race-day uniform.

“It is really cool to listen to former military people and [learn about] their life experiences,” said Findley. “I like to see the smiles on their faces when they see support for them.”

Supporting Those Who Serve He credits his grandfather, John Findley, with both introducing him to racing and forging the connection with Armed Forces Motorsports. Through its nonprofit foundation, Vets On Track, the organization supports America’s veterans, first responders,

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Photos provided by J Findley Racing

hile most Patriot High School seniors were primping for their Junior-Senior Prom on April 28, their classmate, senior Jonathan Findley, was suiting up for his race at Hickory Motor Speedway in Newton, N.C., where many drivers, including Ned and Dale Jarrett, Ralph Earnhardt, Bobby Isaac and Dennis Setzer, raced early in their careers. And while the prom-goers were gathering to revel on the dance floor, Findley was racing around the track, promoting awareness of veterans’ issues.

Jonathan Findley

and their families through race teams that help increase awareness about those who have served—and continue to serve—this country in uniform, regardless of whether they serve across the globe or on the streets of American hometowns.

Founded in 2013 by retired U.S. Marine Rick Ecker and his daughter Brittany, Vets on Track helps veterans and first responders in need by securing housing, furniture and other basic necessities.

“Our focus is to get folks’ lives back on track,” said Ecker, founder and Vets on Track CEO. The goal is to engage fans at local race tracks, so they get involved in helping to support

At 16 years old, Findley was the youngest driver to win a NASCAR track championship.

veterans, both monetarily and through service hours. “We market to local communities through grassroots racing, so we have veteran racing teams all across the country, which carry our logo and message, and they bring awareness to our program through racing.”

Ecker said his organization is a sort of matchmaker. In Prince William, that means working with the Friendship Place, a Washington, D.C.-based organization that serves more than 1,600 people throughout the D.C. Metro region through street outreach, a drop-in, free medical and psychiatric clinic, case management, transitional housing, permanent supportive housing, rapid rehousing, job placement and specialized programs for veterans and their families.

“Friendship Place locates veterans living on the street and gets them placed in permanent housing,” explained Ecker. “Then Friendship Place reaches out to us to provide whatever support that vet needs for that home. We usually supply an entire houseful of stuff because they have nothing.”

Following in His Grandfather’s Footsteps The Findleys learned about the organization when the senior Findley was racing at the Old Dominion Speedway in Manassas.

One night, the men started talking.

“Rick and I hit it off,” said the elder Findley. “He’s a retired Marine, and we got to talking about helping veterans by furnishing their housing. I am a Vietnam veteran and when we came home in the ’70s, we weren’t treated well. I didn’t want to see that happen [again].”

All the pieces began to fall into place. Although still not of legal driving age, the younger Findley wanted to follow in his

grandfather’s footsteps—both racing and supporting veterans.

His grandfather said the family has strong ties to the military— numerous cousins are currently serving.

“I started racing when I was 9 and have been racing ever since,” said Findley. “I was racing before I could drive legally. For the cars I was driving, I didn’t need a license—all you need to know is how to drive.”

In 2014, he got involved with Vets on Track. And his involvement reaches far beyond simply driving with the organization’s logo on his car. “I’ve gained knowledge of what happens to veterans and how they try to cope with problems they may have after they get out of the military,” said Findley.

“We also have learned what they need to become independent and live normal lives.”

Ecker said the driver has pitched in moving furniture for veterans. He’s scheduled special meet-and-greets with military families and has sent military kids attending his races home with autographed trading cards and posters.

His grandfather said he couldn’t be prouder. “He won a 2015 Southern National Motorsports Park track championship,” he said. “He is a good race car driver, and he races fair—that is a plus for anyone who races. I am very proud of him.”

For more information about Vets on Track, go to vettrack.org.

To follow Findley’s racing exploits, visit his Facebook page at facebook.com/JFindleyRacing.

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 July 2017

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health & wellness Should You Be Screened for Hepatitis?

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head of World Hepatitis Day on July 28, the World Health Organization wants you to know that only 1 in 20 people with viral hepatitis know they have it. And just 1 in 100 with the disease is being treated.

Around the world 400 million people are infected with hepatitis B and C, more than 10 times the number of people living with HIV.

Key Facts

• Hepatitis C is a liver disease caused by the hepatitis C virus: the virus can cause both acute and chronic hepatitis, ranging in severity from a mild illness lasting a few weeks to a serious, lifelong illness.

• The hepatitis C (HCV) virus is a bloodborne virus, and the most common modes of infection are through exposure to small quantities of blood. This may happen through injection drug use, unsafe injection practices, unsafe health care, and the transfusion of unscreened blood and blood products.

• Globally, an estimated 71 million people have chronic hepatitis C infection.

• A significant number of those who are chronically infected will develop cirrhosis or liver cancer.

• Approximately 399,000 people die each year from hepatitis C, mostly from cirrhosis and hepatocellular carcinoma.

• Antiviral medicines can cure more than 95 percent of persons with hepatitis C infection, thereby reducing the risk of death from liver cancer and cirrhosis, but access to diagnosis and treatment is low.

• There is currently no vaccine for hepatitis C; however, research in this area is ongoing.

Symptoms

The incubation period for hepatitis C is two weeks to six months.

Following initial infection, approximately 80 percent of people do not exhibit any symptoms. Those who are acutely symptomatic may exhibit fever, fatigue, decreased appetite, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, dark urine, grey-colored feces, joint pain and jaundice (yellowing of skin and the whites of the eyes).

Getting tested

Early diagnosis can prevent health problems that may result from infection and transmission of the virus. WHO recommends screening for people who may be at increased risk of infection which include: • people who inject drugs;

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• people who use intranasal drugs; • recipients of infected blood products or invasive procedures in health-care facilities with inadequate infection control practices; • children born to mothers infected with HCV; • people with sexual partners who are HCV-infected; • people with HIV infection; • prisoners or previously incarcerated persons; and • people who have had tattoos or piercings.

Contact your healthcare provider if you have hepatitis symptoms or are in the increased risk group to find out if you should be screened.

Source: World Health Organization who.int/mediacentre/factsheets/fs164/en/.

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By Helena Tavares Kennedy

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star Education Institute in Manassas is a valuable resource for a wide variety of people as it helps them “overcome educational barriers in our increasingly globalized world.” With a location in Manassas and another one in Shanghai, China, Astar Education Institute offers personalized education and dedicated support for its students. The institute’s tagline, “education, opportunity, stability,” strikes a chord with many students who come to the institute for help, including the 500 students from the Prince William region that benefit from Astar’s services each year.

What makes Astar unique is that it’s a “full-service training center that helps students every step of the way and is essentially a ‘one-stop shop’ for jumpstarting or changing careers,” said Carly Palmer, Astar’s admissions director. “Our student services do not end when someone graduates from our programs. Astar stays in touch with students to ensure they are successful and have ample opportunities provided to them.”

Demonstrating that Astar goes a step beyond to assist students once they’ve graduated, the institute often helps students secure employment and get sponsors for work visas as well as offering them resumé building workshops and interview skills seminars.

The institute even helps domestic and international students further their education by assisting them with getting placed into bachelors, masters or PhD programs.

A Variety of Programs Fill Community Needs Astar offers several programs, such as language, vocational programs, placements, and cultural exchanges, but its key programs right now are English as a Second Language (ESL), certified nursing assistant (CNA) and personal care assistant (PCA) programs, which accommodates both domestic and international students.

“ESL is the foundation for all other programs since English is a second language for the majority of our students,” said Palmer.

“After improving language skills, students can switch to a shortterm vocational program to earn a valuable certification in that career field in less than two months.”

Astar also now offers the option for CPR training as part of any program. “CPR is offered to individuals at our Manassas location or to employers in the community at their locations for convenience,” said Palmer. “The PCA and CNA Programs are so important to the local community because there is a serious shortage of trained caretakers as the population ages. Many home health care companies and assisted living facilities are understaffed and having trouble finding qualified candidates. Astar’s programs

address these needs by providing trained individuals to help care for the elderly all over Northern Virginia.”

Connecting Students with Employers Astar maintains close partnerships with several area employers for scholarship and tuition reimbursement programs for its students.

“We are able to match students with companies before they start their training, so the employers will cover most of the tuition costs,” said Palmer. “Many companies will even allow students to work for them while finishing classes, so they can earn money and gain experience at the same time they get trained.” Even better, when students complete Astar’s programs, they often have a secure job lined up with a potential raise once certified. “Students don’t have to worry about paying for tuition costs out of their pockets because employers cover the majority and take the rest out of student’s paychecks over time,” said Palmer. This can be a huge help for people who want to get certified and study while working but can’t afford to.

Making a Difference in People’s Lives One student, Xiangtan Liu, said, “I came to Astar two months ago and lived with one of its host families. These past two months have been a great opportunity for me to improve my English speaking skills. I feel that I am speaking more fluently and making fewer mistakes than I did before. I have learned lots of vocabulary too. The teachers and students are friendly and easy to get along with. I will forever cherish the friendships and knowledge that I now have thanks to Astar.”

Another student, Karina Velasquez from Peru, said, “During the six months I have been at Astar, the teachers and staff helped me to learn English, so I can communicate much better with other people. I feel so happy here because every day I am learning important skills. I have the best teachers, and they make class interesting and fun.”

Convenient Location Located at 7864 Donegan Drive in Manassas, Astar is convenient for many since it is right off of Sudley Road and within walking distance of several shopping centers, restaurants, daycare facilities, the Bull Run library and other useful venues and resources. You can find more details about the programs and contact information at astarinstitute.org.

Helena Tavares Kennedy (hkennedy@princewilliamliving. com), a longtime Prince William County is a freelance writer and communications consultant at htkmarketingservices.com and livinggreendaybyday.com. prince william living July 2017

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taking care of business CSI Takes Care of Business, Employees and the Community

By Helena Tavares Kennedy

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iving in a region filled with government and government contractors can make it a challenge for a government contracting company to stand apart from competitors.

Some look at it as an opportunity, like Corliss Udoema, founder and CEO of Contract Solutions, Inc. (CSI), a professional staffing and management support services firm that supports federal, state and local governments as well as private for-profit and nonprofit clients.

Prince William Living spoke with Udoema to find out what makes her tick and see if she has secrets to share of her success, having most recently won the 2017 Virginia Small Business Person of the Year Award and third-runner up for the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) National Small Business Person of the Year Award.

Serving with Integrity Udoema takes care of her business with integrity and a commitment to excellence. She didn’t really have an “ah-ha” moment to start her own business in 2006. Rather, it evolved over time.

“When I retired from government as a contracting officer, I was still young at 55 or 56, so I thought about how I wanted to spend the rest of my time doing something good for others,” said Udoema. About a month after her retirement, Udoema started her business in response to a friend’s request to provide acquisition consulting services. Udoema tried to provide the services free of charge but her friend, a successful business owner, refused. That request was the beginning of Udoema’s business journey.

After she helped her friend, Udoema started assisting and counseling small businesses, especially those that dealt with government contracts, which can be daunting for small

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Corliss Udoema, founder and CEO of Contract Solutions, Inc., shows off her listing in the Washington Business Journal.

businesses that may not know the ropes of handling government contracts. Udoema called this an “economic ministry,” as she never charged for her services in the early days.

In 2009, Udoema moved to the Prince William region from her “retirement” home in North Carolina so she could be closer to her grandchildren. Considering the higher cost of living in Northern Virginia, she accepted a position with a small government contractor, but when the company lost its contract, her choice was to accept an offer to return to the government or pursue her business full time, which meant Udoema knew

Although many think small businesses cannot afford to provide benefits, Udoema’s thought is that they must do so. For that reason, her commitment to her team is that the company provides free full medical, dental, vision, long and short-term disability, flexible spending, 401k with a company match and profit share. CSI is a small business with a big heart and commitment to take care of its staff. Aditi Jain, a CSI employee, said, “Working at CSI has been a life-changing experience.

Ms. Corliss runs her company with passion for her work and compassion for her employees. She creates an atmosphere of inclusiveness and makes every single employee feel appreciated and cared for.”

“You need a teachable spirit to build your business...”

L-R: SBA Administrator Linda McMahon, Udoema and Assistant to the President Ivanka Trump.

she would have to charge for her services. That was the turning point when she decided to apply for the SBA Small Business Development Program.

Learning Every Day Many successful business leaders are constantly taking classes, attending workshops, going to retreats, and conducting research to improve themselves, their leadership and their business.

Udoema is of the same mindset, but she thinks learning comes every day and from everywhere.

“You need a teachable spirit to build your business—to gain knowledge from a variety of places and people. Don’t overlook the knowledge and expertise that your staff bring to the table,” said Udoema. “Although I had been an entrepreneur all of my life, my business was limited to what I could do. After entering the SBA development program, that changed and I began to employ others. One of the most profound things happened during a strategic planning session with my employees. I looked around the table and felt grateful for such an assembly of talent who were bringing their best to my company. Then I asked myself, ‘With what I’m doing now (working and running the business), can I offer my staff what they are offering me?

They are offering me their best—can I offer them my best?’

That reflection helped me realize I had to walk away from the technical work, which was generating revenue, but was causing me to not have enough time to be the visionary force for the organization.”

Udoema’s approach with employees is unique because, in addition to current employees, she continues to write Christmas cards and birthday cards to past employees. “Former staff laid bricks in my business. Even if they aren’t here anymore, they helped to build what we have today,” said Udoema. Long after they are gone, Udoema continues to appreciate her past employees and the role they played in forming the business.

Current CSI staff varies from 30 people to 45 or so, as it depends on the contracts they have at the time. A majority of CSI’s clients are government entities in the D.C. area and government bodies that have offices elsewhere like Colorado, Missouri, California and Pennsylvania.

An Inspiration to Others The best part of creating CSI for Udoema is not just the business itself but what the business allows her to do for the community.

“It’s the impact of what I’ve been able to do through the efforts of a lot of great people who had impact on others,” said Udoema. “Things like our training programs for senior citizens, the business buddy program for veterans, a grant we awarded to a veteran who really needed it, our Hope in a Bag program for the homeless, and more. We wouldn’t be able to give back to our community if it weren’t for CSI’s success.” She encourages other business owners and Prince William residents to play a part in improving the community. Udoema said, “When you have an opportunity to do something to bless someone, do it.”

Udoema hopes people hear her story and get inspired to move forward with their plans and reach their dreams. Her final advice for those considering their own business or who are currently struggling in their small business is to “be who you are,” said Udoema. “If you want to do well in business, whatever you do, do it well. Whoever you have, treat them well. And remember, no one person is greater than the whole.”

For more information on the services offered by CSI, visit http://contractsolutions-inc.com or contact Corliss Udoema at csi@contractsolutions-inc.com or 703-686-4846.

Helena Tavares Kennedy (hkennedy@princewilliamliving.com), a longtime Prince William County resident, is a freelance writer and communications consultant at htkmarketingservices.com and livinggreendaybyday.com. prince william living July 2017

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Details Make Outdoor Family Movie Nights Memorable Story and Photos By Amanda Causey Baity

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hen the weather starts to warm up, I always think of movie nights, which my family loves.

Movie nights are even more fun when you bring them outdoors. My family only does this a few times a year since it takes a little extra effort, but the results and memories are worth it.

On the day of movie night, we prepare the yard and start setting up. First, you need a projector. Prices for new top-of-the-line projectors can start well into the thousands of dollars. However, along with newer models, many electronics stores carry a range of cheaper, refurbished projectors, and you can find used models starting at around $200. There are also several websites that will rent projectors to you for less than $100, or you may be able to borrow one from a friend.

Next, you will need a DVD player. Laptops or popular game consoles, such as Xbox or Wii, can serve this purpose, too. You will need A/V cables to hook your player to the projector just like you would with your television.

Follow your projector’s instruction manual if you have any difficulties. You will also need sound since the projector will not provide that. If you don’t have stereo speakers, you may find them at yard sales or thrift stores.

Now on to the screen. You can show your movies on anything from a purchased or rented screen to a smooth outdoor wall. I use my photography backdrop stand with a thick white sheet. You could also secure the sheet along a fence or clotheslines.

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Then, of course, the atmosphere is vital. There are so many ways to create the perfect movie theater feel. I hang string lights for a soft glow. Candles and lanterns will do this as well. For seating, my family uses beanbag and lounge chairs, blankets and even tents. If you are feeling ambitious, you can pull the couch or a futon outside like my dad used to do.

Another critical component is food. No movie night is complete without snacks. Popcorn, candy and soda are requirements. I also like to get creative. “Buttered Popcorn Cupcakes” is one of our favorite outdoor movie treats. (continues on page 24)

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MOVIE NIGHT (continued from page 22) Buttered Popcorn Cupcakes

I have created a special #pwliving version INGREDIENTS About 8 egg yolks or 6 ounces (room temperature) 8 1⁄2 ounces milk 1/8 ounce vanilla extract 10 1⁄2 ounces all-purpose flour 10 1⁄2 ounces granulated sugar 19.5 grams (1 tablespoon + 1 teaspoon) baking powder Pinch of salt 6 ounces unsalted butter (room temperature) DIRECTIONS 1. Preheat the oven to 350°F and place liners in cupcake pan.

2. Combine the yolks, vanilla and 2 ounces of milk in a bowl and whisk lightly.

3. Place all dry ingredients in a mixing bowl and combine on low speed.

4. Add the butter and remaining milk. Mix on low speed until all ingredients are moistened.

5. Increase to medium speed and beat for one to two minutes. Scrape down the sides.

6. Gradually add the egg mixture in three batches, mixing for about 20 seconds and scraping between each addition.

7. Fill cupcake liners halfway and bake for about 25 to 35 minutes until finished. Let cool before decorating.

Simple Buttercream Icing

This easy-to-make, egg-free frosting recipe has been in my family for generations. It’s not only great on cupcakes, but also for decorating cookies for holidays, birthdays and parties. To add coloring to the icing, use color paste.

INGREDIENTS 1⁄2 cup shortening 1⁄2 cup butter, softened 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 4 cups confectioners’ sugar 2 tablespoons milk DIRECTIONS 1. In a large bowl, cream together the butter, shortening and vanilla.

2. Blend in the sugar, one cup at a time, beating well after each addition.

3. Beat in the milk, and continue mixing until light and fluffy.

4. Keep icing covered until ready to decorate.

Marshmallow “Popcorn”

For cupcake topping, you can get creative with marshmallow “popcorn.” You will need regular-

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size marshmallows, yellow food coloring and a little powdered sugar.

First, color half of your batch of marshmallows yellow and let them dry. Next, make a small cut in the middle of each marshmallow and then make three small cuts in their tops. Twist the marshmallows lightly at the middle.

Then press the three “petal” shapes made from the three cuts lightly until they begin to fan out. Voila! Your marshmallows look like popcorn.

The more shapes you make, the better the “popcorn” will look. If the marshmallows get sticky while you are manipulating them, dust them lightly with powdered sugar. Be aware that the sugar will dull the yellow color of the marshmallows. So, use it sparingly.

Visit our website and download these custom Popcorn Cupcake Wrappers that I created exclusively for Prince William Living. Download, print on cardstock, cut along the lines and tape them together. Drop your cupcakes in after you have decorated them.

Wait!

I forgot about the movie! Picking the perfect movie is key. Keep your audience in mind. Depending on the quality of the equipment you have, picking a family favorite may be better than choosing a new release as it could be hard to hear and the projector quality may not be up to movie theater standards. The Prince William Public Library System has a large selection of DVDs you can check out for free. Visit pwcgov.org/library.

Another option is Stonebridge at Potomac Town Center’s Movies Under the Stars, a free summer movie series on Saturday nights. Visit stonebridgeptc.com for the schedule.

Historic Manassas also hosts free summer movies on Saturday nights. Check visitmanassas.org/events/ for details.

Amanda Causey Baity (abaity@princewilliamliving.com) is Prince William Living’s director of operations and photo editor.

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home & hearth What to do when you can’t decide on a paint color

By David Funk

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verybody knows what it’s like to feel indecisive, especially when it’s regarding a choice that is important to you. As professional paint contractors, from time to time, we have been charged with the task of walking someone through a tough decision on color. Here are three tips:

TIP #1

Ask yourself, “How do I want to feel in this room?” What colors represent this feeling in your personality? For example, when I think of “serene,” I think of the ocean; the blue water, the tans of the sand, and the bright yellow sun. Which color stands out the most to you in relation to how you are feeling?

Choose only your top three colors. Those are the rules. Now, ask only two of your trusted friends or co-workers if your choices seem “serene” to them as well. While you’ll have to settle on choose just one color, follow your heart. In the end, you are the one that will be staring at it the most.

TIP #2

Hire a designer. A professional designer can be a pure gem in this department. We work with a designer that helps our clients decide on a color with more confidence when we are unable to walk them through it ourselves. I promise, this option is worth every penny. Trust him or her to help you bring your vision to life.

TIP #3

Don’t overthink. Just don’t do it. If you catch yourself in this mode, see tips #1 and #2.

David Funk (dave@davidfunkpainting.com) is the owner of David Funk Painting & Design in Woodbridge.

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local flavor

Love Is Spicy

Woodbridge’s Gumax Café and Grill Serves Love with Every Dish

By Emma Young | Photos by Delia Engstrom

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e have the best breakfast in Woodbridge,” said Augustine Guma, Gumax Café and Grill’s charismatic and inspirational founder and owner.

Omelets, waffles, French toast, and breakfast combinations, such as chipped beef on toast and southern style gravy over biscuits, are offered at prices ranging from $5.75 - $15. Pancakes are among Gumax’s best-selling breakfast entrees. “The pancakes at Gumax are more substantial and flavorful than at other restaurants,” said Karen Hawbecker, an attorney and Montclair resident. “The orange zest pancakes were a treat and tasty enough to eat without syrup, though they’re great with syrup, too. I was pleasantly surprised that they serve breakfast all day.” Flavorful pancake varieties include Equatoria (topped with equatorial fruits), apple strudel, sweet potato, bacon and ham and several others, including traditional buttermilk.

Spicy Pies You Can Take Home Open for less than a year, the restaurant has received consistently high YELP ratings, averaging 4.5 stars, and pancakes aren’t the only menu item receiving acclaim. “People come and say, ‘Wow! This is a good breakfast!’ Then they ask to try the spicy pies,” recounted Guma about the restaurant’s other top-selling item.

Developed as a handheld appetizer by his father and first sold in his native Uganda, Guma has adapted these savory pies to serve as an entrée, creating flavors to reflect America’s diverse heritage: beef, chicken, vegetable, lobster, crab and exotics, such as alligator, are included as the basis for fillings, along with piquant spices, such as coriander, cinnamon, fennel and ginger.

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Located in Woodbridge, Gumax serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.

They also provide catering and take-out services.

“Delicious and habit-forming,” as the tagline states, the restaurant serves the spicy pies fresh and also sells them precooked, packed in freezer boxes, ready to be reheated at home, at about $12 for 10 pies. Asked about her favorite dish, Christine Oryang, a transformation life coach based in Dumfries, said, “The spicy pies with the Gumax special sauce on the side that adds flavor and a unique twist. They are so wonderful and authentic.” Jamie McHenry, a stay-at-home mother based in Fairfax Station, frequents Gumax and recommended: “Newcomers should absolutely try the spicy meat pies. They

Pancakes are among Gumax’s best-selling breakfast entrees.

Gumax Spicy Pies come in beef, chicken, vegetable, crab, lobster and an exotic pie of the day.

Gumax’s menu offers multiple salad options.

Customers can take these pies home to freeze and enjoy at a later date.

come three to an order, and you can order all three the same or as a combination of the choices (e.g., beef, chicken or vegetarian).” Retailers, such as Costco, have taken notice, and orders are coming in as well as contracts. “Our pies are just something else,” Guma said.

“Everything is done really well,” McHenry continued. That may be the key to Gumax’s increasing popularity with double-digit growth each quarter it has been open.

The restaurant’s menu options reflect great diversity, as McHenry said. “My husband and I usually share meat pies or a sandwich with a cup of soup. Our teenager loves the Reuben or a steak and cheese sandwich. Our little ones all get the rainbow pancakes or waffles with sprinkles and whipped cream. It is on our list to try the chocolate and peanut butter pancakes the next time we visit,” she noted. Hoagies, chicken dishes, rotating daily off-menu specials and seafood are some of the available items.

Oryang recommended trying the tilapia with side dishes of matoke and peanut sauce.

“The atmosphere is simple, bright and warm. The servers are humble and nice,” Oryang described. “[It] is laid back with a small main dining room,” McHenry said, noting that “the restaurant has a great group dining area that… [would be a] wonderful place to have a low-key kid’s birthday party or sports team breakfast.”

“Each dish we make to make somebody happy,” said Guma.

“Everything on our menu is loved because we put our love into the food. We make this an environment for people to come to know one another, to work together, to love one another. The difference in what I do is that it is attached to love.”

Located at 2862 Garber Way in Woodbridge, you can taste the love yourself Monday to Thursday: 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Friday and Saturday: 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. Happy eating!

Emma Young (eyoung@princewilliamliving.com) is a freelance writer in Montclair. Her freezer happily contains boxes of Gumax spicy vegetable pies, though they never stay there long.

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your finances Supporting Aging Parents with their Finances

By Bennett Whitlock, CRPC® Private Wealth Advisor

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eeping track of finances takes time, attention and energy at any age. In the case of older adults, health challenges, such as memory loss, can make it difficult for them to manage their financial obligations. Here are a few items to keep in mind that can help protect your parents from financial missteps.

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Create a support plan

Ideally, it’s best to get mom and dad involved in creating a financial plan while they’re able to communicate their wishes.

While this isn’t always possible, any preparations you can do before the situation is critical can help.

Start by reviewing your parent’s financial situation, covering all assets and liabilities. If he or she has a financial advisor, invite that professional to the meeting. Develop a strategy to make sure mom or dad is able to cover current expenses and prepare for future ones. The following checklist can help you get started: 1. While many family members may want to be involved in making decisions, consider choosing one person as the financial contact. This person should make sure bills are paid on time, taxes are filed and keep track of mom or dad’s overall finances, looping in other family members as necessary. Meet with your attorney to discuss whether the designated person should seek legal financial responsibility as well by becoming a “power of attorney.”

2. Ensure each asset is properly titled and has a beneficiary that reflects your parent’s wishes. Suggest a meeting with an estate attorney if you think your parent needs to set up or update his or her will, health care proxy or other estate planning documents.

3. Establish automatic bill pay where you can. Suggest that your mom or dad set-up his or her account to receive emails when bills are due or paid so that there’s a paper trail to follow in case of confusion.

4. Create a retirement income strategy for caregiver expenses.

Caregiving costs can be significant, particularly if a higher level of care is needed. Explore now the options and costs for in-home and facility care and make sure you understand how your parent feels about them.

5. If your parent is still fairly independent financially, remind him or her about the prevalence of money-related scams.

Demonstrate how your parents can protect themselves against fraud.

If you are concerned about your parents’ memory issues, find time to develop a caregiving and financial plan of action while your parents are still able to be part of the conversation.

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 Yoga on the Lawn

Sat. July 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 | 9 – 10 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.

Join certified instructor Christopher Glowacki for an hour-long Vinyasa yoga practice. $5 per class. 703-499-9812.

Sunday Ice Cream Socials

Sun. July 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 | 3 – 4:30 p.m.

Harris Pavilion 9201 Center St., Manassas Enjoy local orchestras and after the concert enjoy free ice cream! The concerts are every Sunday in July and August.

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Tues. July 4 | 3 - 10 p.m.

Historic Downtown Manassas Celebrate America this Independence Day with one of the largest fireworks displays in Northern Virginia! The party surrounds the Historic Downtown train depot, the Harris Pavilion and the Manassas Museum. There will be rides for the kids starting at 3 p.m. The rest of the fun, including food concessions and novelty vendors, will begin at 4 p.m. Be sure to bring your lawn chairs and blankets and come early to get the best seats on the Manassas Museum Lawn for the fireworks display at 9:15 p.m.!

Prince William Living Presents Breakfast with an Expert Thurs. July 6 | 8 a.m.

PWAR 4545 Daisy Reid Ave., Suite 150, Woodbridge Join us for a cup of coffee, a bagel and information from an expert who will give you actionable advice you can put to work immediately in your business.

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First Friday

Fri. July 7 | 6 – 9 p.m.

Historic Downtown Manassas Enjoy the variety of shops and restaurants in Historic Downtown Manassas on Friday, July 7 for First Friday! Some streets will be closed to traffic on this night.

World War II Weekend at Rippon Lodge

Sat. July 8 | 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Sun. July 9 | 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Rippon Lodge 15500 Blackburn Rd., Woodbridge Admiral Black, the last owner of Rippon Lodge, was a WWII veteran and survivor of Pearl Harbor. Learn about daily life of soldiers in the European and Pacific Theatres from living historians portraying Axis and Allied soldiers. Find out about their equipment, armaments, historic military vehicles and medical care on and off the battlefield. Also explore how citizens at home supported the war effort and view original WWII artifacts.

Children’s Concert and Instrument Petting Zoo

Sun. July 9 | 2 – 3 p.m.

Harris Pavilion 9201 Center St., Manassas A Sunday afternoon concert for young children. For more information, call 703-361-9800.

Prince William Living Network – After Hours Tues. July 11 | 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.

Latin Ballet of Virginia: Alma Latina

Wed. July 12 | 11 a.m.

Hylton Performing Arts Center 10960 George Mason Circle, Manassas Part of the Summer Performances for Young Audiences Series. Embark on a tour of Latin American dance with the Latin Ballet of Virginia. Learn more about

the steps and history of dances like the Salsa, Merengue, and Bachata along with Flamenco and Capoeira. Discover the origin of these popular dances in this lively celebration of Latin America’s rich cultural heritage that is steeped in tradition, rhythm, music and dance. Tickets: hyltoncenter.org.

Prince William Little Theatre: “Oklahoma!”

Fri. July 14, 21, 28 | 8 p.m.

Sat. July 15, 22, 29 | 8 p.m.

Sun. July 16, 23, 30 | 2 p.m.

Hylton Performing Arts Center 10960 George Mason Circle, Manassas “Oklahoma!” is the first musical written by the legendary team of Rodgers & Hammerstein. Experience some of Broadway’s most memorable songs with characters who will sing and dance their way into your heart. Tickets: hyltoncenter.org.

Civil War Basic Summer Camp

Mon. July 17 – Fri. July 21 | 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Brentsville Courthouse Historic Centre 12229 Bristow Rd., Bristow The Civil War Basic Camp is a unique, hands-on approach to the history of the American Civil War. Activities include enlistment, drill and tactics, uniforms and equipment, flags, food ways and shelters used by both Union and Confederate infantry. Register at pwcparks.org or call 703-792-8320 or 703-365-7895. $130 per child; ages 8-12.

Gallery Exhibit: Marti Patchell, Botanical Fusion

Tues. July 18 – Sat. Aug. 26 Hylton Performing Arts Center 10960 George Mason Circle, Manassas Marti Patchell expresses her passion for gardening and the beauty of nature through an exploration of her interest in the drawn line. Botanical Fusion features works illustrating the intricate layering of formal elements found in the natural world around us. Reflecting upon her “up close” encounters, the artist presents works including monoprint etchings and collages that encourage the viewer to dive deeper into the beauty found in the “power of nature’s display.”

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Prince William Living’s Lunch with the Publisher

Wed. July 19 | 11:30 a.m.

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Sempers K9 Fundraising Night at Pnats

Thurs. July 20 | 7:05 p.m. – 10 p.m.

Pfitzner Stadium Woodbridge Join Prince William Living for a fundraising event to benefit Semper K9.

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Friday Night Family Movie Night

Fri. July 21 | 8:30 – 10 p.m.

Harris Pavilion 9201 Center St., Manassas Bring a blanket or a chair, wear your pajamas and bring popcorn and enjoy a great kid-friendly movie outdoors.

“Moana” is the movie scheduled for July 21.

Civil War Home Front Camp

Mon. July 24 – Fri. July 28 | 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Brentsville Courthouse Historic Centre 12229 Bristow Rd., Bristow The Home Front Camp is designed to give participants a feel for life as a young person while fathers and older brothers are off fighting the War. Activities will include farm chores, food ways to include substitutions, Court day, 19th century fishing, letters to loved ones, sewing and needle work, and on the last day a community picnic with homemade ice cream. Register at pwcparks.org or call

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Thurs. July 27 | 7 – 8 p.m.

Harris Pavilion 9201 Center St., Manassas Enjoy a free concert with the Navy Sea Chanters at the Harris Pavilion. Please bring your own chairs.

Mariachi’s Taco & Tequila Festival

Fri. July 28 | 4 p.m. – 12 a.m.

Mariachi’s Tequileria & Restaurant 9428 Battle St., Manassas The week-long celebration of National Tequila Day ends with a huge block party featuring live entertainment, multiple taco vendors, tequila tastings, and a VIP premium Tequila tasting lounge. Head over to mariachimanassas. com/tequilafestival or call 703-369-6022 for more details.

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