Podcasts about Fauquier

In this episode of The Valley Today, host Janet Michael, shines a light on the vibrant educational opportunities at Laurel Ridge Community College. Janet is joined by Guy Curtis, the Director of Marketing, and Lisa Heiser, a fast-track career training coach, to discuss the manifold career prospects through their programs. At the heart of the discussion was the fast-approaching Trades Job Fair on May 1st, set to take place at Hazel Hall on the Fauquier campus. This event is not just for the students of Laurel Ridge, but for community members of all ages contemplating a career switch or desiring to upskill. Heiser, who has been instrumental in organizing the fair, provides insights into what attendees can expect. “We're hoping to have about 50 employers, It's no secret that trades such as welding, HVAC, electrical work, and even fiber optics are booming sectors with rapidly increasing demand for skilled workers. Highlighting the expedited nature and financial attractiveness of these programs, Heiser cited several examples. “Fiber optics training is just five weeks, whereas heavy equipment operator courses are 11 weeks. Graduates are quickly able to start earning substantial incomes,” she elaborated. This sentiment is echoed by Curtis, pointing out the economic and social benefits of these career paths. “From construction project management to becoming a certified welder, the opportunities are vast and varied. Our trades job fair is just the starting point for many,” Curtis emphasized. Behind the scenes, career coaches like Heiser play a pivotal role in guiding students and career switchers alike towards their goals. Heiser recounted her journey from being a high school career coach, helping students figure out their post-graduation plans, to her current role where she mentors individuals often grappling with career uncertainties. “It's all about matching a person's strengths and interests with the right career path,” she asserted. Curtis reminisced about earlier industry conversations revealing the shift in career paradigms. Unlike past generations that often stayed in one job for decades, newer generations are more inclined towards having multiple career changes. This evolving outlook makes the role of career coaching even more significant. The discussion also touched on the increasing participation of women in traditionally male-dominated trades. Heiser shared inspiring stories of young women becoming welders and HVAC technicians, a trend also seen in various public works departments. Conclusively, both Heiser and Curtis emphasized the importance of reaching out to career coaches and participating in events like the Trades Job Fair. These avenues not only open doors to lucrative careers but also ensure that individuals are making informed decisions about their future paths. So, whether it's the parent looking to guide their child, or an adult in search of a career transition, Laurel Ridge Community College offers a promising gateway to success in trades. Click here for details about the Trades Open House on April 24.

The James Wood Colonels have reached their Week 9 bye after a hard fought victory over Fauquier. Colonels Head Coach Todd Wilson discusses his teams victory last week and looking at the bye week. Stay tuned for more High School Sports coverage to come on The Kirby on Sports Podcast. A huge thanks to our sponsors! PM+ Reserves Shenandoah Primitives Transformative Alignment Group Mark Francis with ICON Real Estate Barrett Pest and Termite Services Mark Lynch with Guild Mortgage Shenandoah Music www.kirbyonsports.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thekirbyonsportspodcast/support

The James Wood Colonels look to get back on the winning track after a 35-0 loss against Sherando last week, Colonels Head Coach Todd Wilson talks about the positives that he saw in that game and preparing for Fauquier. Stay tuned for more High School Sports coverage to come on The Kirby on Sports Podcast. A huge thanks to our sponsors! PM+ Reserves Shenandoah Primitives Transformative Alignment Group Mark Francis with ICON Real Estate Barrett Pest and Termite Services Mark Lynch with Guild Mortgage Shenandoah Music www.kirbyonsports.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thekirbyonsportspodcast/support

The Handley Judges continue their explosion after a 46-3 victory over Fauquier, this week The Judges travel to face Warren County, Judges Head Coach discusses the victory over Fauquier and how his team looks to continue playing great complimentary football Stay tuned for more High School Sports coverage to come on The Kirby on Sports Podcast. A huge thanks to our sponsors! PM+ Reserves Shenandoah Primitives Transformative Alignment Group Mark Francis with ICON Real Estate Barrett Pest and Termite Services Mark Lynch with Guild Mortgage Shenandoah Music www.kirbyonsports.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thekirbyonsportspodcast/support

After a bye week for The Handley Judges they are on the road as they face Fauquier. Hear from Judges Head Coach, Jake Smith on the much needed rest during the bye week and preparation for the Falcons. Stay tuned for more High School Sports coverage to come on The Kirby on Sports Podcast. A huge thanks to our sponsors! PM+ Reserves Shenandoah Primitives Transformative Alignment Group Mark Francis with ICON Real Estate Barrett Pest and Termite Services Mark Lynch with Guild Mortgage Shenandoah Music www.kirbyonsports.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thekirbyonsportspodcast/support

The Sherando Warriors are on the road tonight as they face the Liberty Eagles, Josh chats with Warriors Head Coach, TJ Rohrbaugh about the Warriors victory last week against Fauquier and getting set to face Liberty. Stay tuned for more High School Sports coverage to come on The Kirby on Sports Podcast. A huge thanks to our sponsors! PM+ Reserves Shenandoah Primitives Transformative Alignment Group Mark Francis with ICON Real Estate Barrett Pest and Termite Services Mark Lynch with Guild Mortgage Shenandoah Music www.kirbyonsports.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thekirbyonsportspodcast/support

It is a short week for The Sherando Warriors as they take on Fauquier tonight after a huge win against Lightridge last Friday. Josh speaks with Warriors Head Coach, TJ Rohrbaugh about last weeks victory and the short turnaround to tonights matchup. Stay tuned for more High School Sports coverage to come on The Kirby on Sports Podcast. A huge thanks to our sponsors! PM+ Reserves Shenandoah Primitives Transformative Alignment Group Mark Francis with ICON Real Estate Barrett Pest and Termite Services Mark Lynch with Guild Mortgage Shenandoah Music www.kirbyonsports.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thekirbyonsportspodcast/support

In this episode, host Janet Michael welcomes Guy Curtis, the Director of Marketing for Laurel Ridge Community College, and Samantha Brill, a Program Manager for Laurel Ridge Workforce Solutions. They discuss the college's new Fiber Optic Installer program. This program addresses the growing demand for fiber optic installers due to the expansion of data centers and the need for high-speed internet infrastructure. Guy and Sam elaborate on the increasing visibility of fiber optic installation projects along highways and neighborhoods, emphasizing the high demand for skilled workers in this field. They highlight that jobs in this sector are well-paying and plentiful, with room for career growth. Sam explains how the program is structured, noting that it lasts five to six weeks and is designed to equip students with the necessary skills and certification to start work immediately. The classes are hands-on and held two nights a week at the Fauquier campus in a fully equipped fiber lab. The conversation then shifts to funding options. Guy and Janet discuss financial aid like the Fast Forward and G3 funding programs that significantly reduce the cost of the course, making it highly accessible. Towards the end of the episode, they talk about who would benefit from the program – anyone who enjoys working outdoors and problem-solving. Sam notes that no previous experience is needed, making it an entry point for many career seekers. The episode concludes with details on how listeners can register for the program and mentions an additional opportunity for ongoing education and advanced certifications in fiber optics. Furthermore, Janet and Guy briefly discuss Laurel Ridge's upcoming 5K event to support the college's foundation.

Do you like to volunteer, dig in the soil, and get your hands dirty? Planting and harvesting vegetables, experimenting with cover crops, and reducing tillage can be great fun as well. Virginia Cooperative Extension's Master Gardener program and the Fauquier Education Farm offer two tangible ways to volunteer, dig in the soil, get your hands dirty, and give back to the community. Tim Ohlwiler elaborates on how these volunteer-based programs serve as living laboratories where theory and hands-on practice merge for the benefit of participants and communities. Tim is an extension agent for horticulture with Virginia Cooperative Extension (VCE) in Fauquier County, Virginia. Tim was recognized as a friend of 4-H for his youth educational programming in 2023. Tim helps coordinate the local Master Gardener program and serves on the board of the Fauquier Education Farm. To learn about Virginia Cooperative Extension's Master Gardener, please call your local Virginia Cooperative Extension unit. Enjoy a virtual tour of the Fauquier Education Farm and learn about its programs and ways to support its mission at https://www.fauquiereducationfarm.org/. For questions about soil and water conservation and the protection of natural resources, call or visit a USDA Service Center, or a Virginia Soil and Water Conservation District office near you to learn about education programs, funding opportunities, and the technical assistance offered. To learn about the Virginia Soil Health Coalition and join the Coalition's quarterly meetings, please visit https://www.virginiasoilhealth.org/. Recent 4 The Soil blog posts resources can be accessed at https://www.4thesoil.org/.As always, we encourage you to join the 4 The Soil movement through gardening, farming, and volunteering in your community. Yes, we can all be 4 The Soil.  

What are the realities for building soil health in orchards and vineyards? Tree fruit and grapes require different strategies for reducing competition from other woody perennials and weeds. Tension can exist between balancing crop needs and building soil health in orchards and vineyards.  Tim Ohlwiler is an extension agent for horticulture with Virginia Cooperative Extension (VCE) in Fauquier County, Virginia. Tim works with nurseries, landscapers, orchards, vineyards, small fruit growers, and vegetable growers in the Northern Piedmont Region. In this episode, Tim talks with Jeff, Mary, and Eric about horticultural realities and soil health and how he is working with orchards and vineyards to minimize soil disturbance, while also working to get school children excited and energized about soil science.      For specific follow-up questions for Tim Ohlwiler, his contact information is available at https://fauquier.ext.vt.edu/staff.html If you have questions about building soil health within orchards and vineyards or the benefits of following climate-smart principles in your cropping and farming systems, please visit your local Virginia Cooperative Extension unit, a USDA Service Center, or a Virginia Soil and Water Conservation District office near you. To learn about the Virginia Soil Health Coalition and join the Coalition's quarterly meetings, please visit https://www.virginiasoilhealth.org/.To review the four core soil health principles and access the recent 4 The Soil blog posts that Jeff Ishee referenced, please visit https://www.4thesoil.org/.As always, we would love to learn about your soil health journey and encourage you to join the 4 The Soil movement. Yes, we can all be 4 The Soil.  

In this episode of the Epigenetics Podcast, we talked with Upasna Sharma from UC Santa Cruz about her work a number of interesting projects on H2A.Z and telomeres, the impact of paternal diet on offspring metabolism, and the role of small RNAs in sperm. In this interview Upasna Sharma discusses her work on the study of the paternal diet's impact on offspring metabolism. She reveals the discovery of small non-coding RNAs, particularly tRNA fragments, in mature mammalian sperm that may carry epigenetic information to the next generation. She explains the specific alterations in tRNA fragment levels in response to a low-protein diet and the connections found between tRNA fragments and metabolic status. Dr. Sharma further explains the degradation and stabilization of tRNA fragments in cells and the processes involved in their regulation. She shares their observation of tRNA fragment abundance in epididymal sperm, despite the sperm being transcriptionally silent at that time. This leads to a discussion on the role of the epididymis in the reprogramming of small RNA profiles and the transportation of tRNA fragments through extracellular vesicles. The conversation then shifts towards the potential mechanism of how environmental information could be transmitted to sperm and the observed changes in small RNAs in response to a low-protein diet. Dr. Sharma discusses the manipulation of small RNAs in embryos and mouse embryonic stem cells, revealing their role in regulating specific sets of genes during early development. However, the exact mechanisms that link these early changes to metabolic phenotypes are still being explored. References Sharma, U., Conine, C. C., Shea, J. M., Boskovic, A., Derr, A. G., Bing, X. Y., Belleannee, C., Kucukural, A., Serra, R. W., Sun, F., Song, L., Carone, B. R., Ricci, E. P., Li, X. Z., Fauquier, L., Moore, M. J., Sullivan, R., Mello, C. C., Garber, M., & Rando, O. J. (2016). Biogenesis and function of tRNA fragments during sperm maturation and fertilization in mammals. Science (New York, N.Y.), 351(6271), 391–396. https://doi.org/10.1126/science.aad6780 Sharma, U., Sun, F., Conine, C. C., Reichholf, B., Kukreja, S., Herzog, V. A., Ameres, S. L., & Rando, O. J. (2018). Small RNAs Are Trafficked from the Epididymis to Developing Mammalian Sperm. Developmental cell, 46(4), 481–494.e6. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.devcel.2018.06.023 Rinaldi, V. D., Donnard, E., Gellatly, K., Rasmussen, M., Kucukural, A., Yukselen, O., Garber, M., Sharma, U., & Rando, O. J. (2020). An atlas of cell types in the mouse epididymis and vas deferens. eLife, 9, e55474. https://doi.org/10.7554/eLife.55474   Related Episodes The Epigenetics of Human Sperm Cells (Sarah Kimmins) Transgenerational Inheritance and Evolution of Epimutations (Peter Sarkies) The Role of Small RNAs in Transgenerational Inheritance in C. elegans (Oded Rechavi)   Contact Epigenetics Podcast on X Epigenetics Podcast on Instagram Epigenetics Podcast on Mastodon Epigenetics Podcast on Bluesky Epigenetics Podcast on Threads Active Motif on X Active Motif on LinkedIn Email: podcast@activemotif.com

For blog post: Today's episode of Research Like a Pro is about how to unmerge profiles on the FamilySearch Family Tree. When there are many people of the same name who lived in an area, it's common for the profiles to get accidentally merged. When you notice an issue where multiple people have been merged into one person, there are several steps to follow to unmerge the people while preserving the original profiles.  Links How to Unmerge People of the Same Name on the FamilySearch Family Tree - https://familylocket.com/how-to-unmerge-people-of-the-same-name-on-the-familysearch-family-tree/  Barsheba (Tharp) Dyer (1813-1899) in the FamilySearch Tree (granddaughter of John West of Fauquier, VA) - https://www.familysearch.org/tree/person/details/LZKK-MM7 Research Like a Pro Resources Airtable Research Logs Quick Reference - by Nicole Dyer - https://familylocket.com/product/airtable-research-logs-for-genealogy-quick-reference/ Research Like a Pro: A Genealogist's Guide book by Diana Elder with Nicole Dyer on Amazon.com - https://amzn.to/2x0ku3d Research Like a Pro Webinar Series 2023 - monthly case study webinars including documentary evidence and many with DNA evidence - https://familylocket.com/product/research-like-a-pro-webinar-series-2023/  Research Like a Pro eCourse - independent study course -  https://familylocket.com/product/research-like-a-pro-e-course/ RLP Study Group - upcoming group and email notification list - https://familylocket.com/services/research-like-a-pro-study-group/ Research Like a Pro with DNA Resources Research Like a Pro with DNA: A Genealogist's Guide to Finding and Confirming Ancestors with DNA Evidence book by Diana Elder, Nicole Dyer, and Robin Wirthlin - https://amzn.to/3gn0hKx Research Like a Pro with DNA eCourse - independent study course -  https://familylocket.com/product/research-like-a-pro-with-dna-ecourse/ RLP with DNA Study Group - upcoming group and email notification list - https://familylocket.com/services/research-like-a-pro-with-dna-study-group/ Thank you Thanks for listening! We hope that you will share your thoughts about our podcast and help us out by doing the following: Write a review on iTunes or Apple Podcasts. If you leave a review, we will read it on the podcast and answer any questions that you bring up in your review. Thank you! Leave a comment in the comment or question in the comment section below. Share the episode on Twitter, Facebook, or Pinterest. Subscribe on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, or your favorite podcast app. Sign up for our newsletter to receive notifications of new episodes - https://familylocket.com/sign-up/ Check out this list of genealogy podcasts from Feedspot: Top 20 Genealogy Podcasts - https://blog.feedspot.com/genealogy_podcasts/  

Our conversation today with Guy Curtis, Director of Marketing for Laurel Ridge Community College gave details about the new Fauquier Trades Center set to open in a few months on their Fauquier campus. Joining us to talk about their trades programs were Donna Comer who serves as a Program Manager at Laurel Ridge Workforce Solutions and Fauquier County Economic Development Coordinator, plus AnnaJane Cribbs, also a Program Manager at Laurel Ridge Workforce Solutions. The group discussed the newly opened Fauquier Skilled Trades Center and Donna explained the role Fauquier County played in its establishment. They highlighted the new building with labs for skill-based programs like welding and construction project management, noting an increase in student interest and the potential for future employers. They also discussed the hands-on nature of the labs and the equipment available, plus plans to expand the popular welding program to the Fauquier campus. Donna highlighted the demand for welding skills in various industries and how learning to weld can increase job opportunities. She gave an overview of the types of welding classes offered that cater to both casual enthusiasts and career-driven individuals.  AnnaJane reminded listeners about the funding opportunities for skilled trade classes in Virginia, including Fast Forward Funding and G3 Funding. These programs significantly reduce the cost of tuition for Virginia residents and offer financial assistance for those interested in pursuing welding (or any of their trades) as a career. Guy gave details for upcoming information sessions at the Fauquier campus on January 18, 2024, from 3:30pm to 6:30pm, and another at the Middletown campus on February 24, 2023, from 9am to 12pm. These sessions allow visitors to learn about programs and facilities, so Guy encouraged attendees to bring family or friends interested in these areas.  Learn more on their website by clicking here.

Our conversation today with Guy Curtis, Director of Marketing for Laurel Ridge Community College gave details about the new Fauquier Trades Center set to open in a few months on their Fauquier campus. Joining us to talk about their trades programs was Donna Comer, Program Manager at LFCC Workforce Solutions/Fauquier County Economic Development Coordinator and Anna Teter, Program Manager at LFCC Workforce Solutions. Anna told us about a few of their programs and was particularly excited that welding will be added to the trades center in Fauquier when the new center opens. She explained how the 8000 sq. ft. space will work and talked about the classrooms & training spaces that will be available. Donna explained her dual role and the benefit to both the college and Fauquier County's workforce. She talked about the demand for jobs in the trades and gave actual numbers for positions available and median salaries.  Guy gave us details about an upcoming FREE Trades Fast-Track Program Information Session happening on July 13, 2023, from 3:30pm - 6:30pm at Laurel Ridge Fauquier Campus. This FREE information session is an open house-style event that will introduce you to a variety of fast-track, career-training trades professions. Whether you are planning to register for an upcoming class, or you are on the fence about your next career step, attend to gain more information. This can be the first step towards an exciting, challenging, and rewarding career in the trades. Learn more about: • HVAC Courses • Plumbing Courses • Electrical Courses • Heavy Equipment Operator Training • Construction Project Management • Manufacturing Programs • Mechatronics Program • Welding Courses • Apprenticeship • Funding Options And More Click here to register. Click here for more information about Laurel Ridge Workforce.

Our conversation today with Guy Curtis from Laurel Ridge Community College included Pamela Neff who was named 2023 Outstanding Graduate for the Middletown Campus, and Theresa Akyaa who was named 2023 Outstanding Graduate for the Fauquier Campus. They both told us their stories about what led them to continue their education and talked about their experience with classes and professors.  The Laurel Ridge Community College Class of 2023 will graduate over two days this week. The college will be holding a commencement ceremony for students graduating from a health professions program at 2pm on Thursday, May 11. All other graduates will receive their diplomas during a 2pm ceremony on Friday, May 12. This year marks the college's 52nd commencement exercises. Both ceremonies will be held outside behind Cornerstone Hall on the Middletown Campus. It is anticipated that 895 students make up the class of 2023. Here is a breakdown by locality: Clarke County – 32 Fauquier County – 126 Frederick County – 229 Page County – 37 Rappahannock County – 14 Shenandoah County – 121 Warren County – 91 Winchester – 123 all others – 122 For more information about commencement, visit laurelridge.edu/commencement.     Founded in 1970, Laurel Ridge Community College is a multi-campus public institution of higher education. With four locations — Middletown, Warrenton, Luray-Page County and most recently, Vint Hill— the College serves eight localities in the Shenandoah Valley and northern Piedmont regions. The localities are the counties of Clarke, Fauquier, Frederick, Page, Rappahannock, Shenandoah and Warren and the city of Winchester. Laurel Ridge offers more than 75 associate degree and certificate programs in a wide variety of disciplines, in addition to providing access to bachelor's, master's and doctoral degree programs offered on-site by a four-year institution. Laurel Ridge also serves the business community by offering workforce preparation programs for employees and employers. Laurel Ridge serves more than 9,000 unduplicated credit students and more than 11,000 individuals in professional development and business and industry courses annually. Laurel Ridge Community College (Laurel Ridge) is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award associate degrees. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call 404-679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of Laurel Ridge Community College. Laurel Ridge Community College is an equal opportunity institution providing educational and employment opportunities, programs, services, and activities and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, age, religion, disability, national origin, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, or other non-merit factors. Laurel Ridge also prohibits sexual misconduct including sexual violence or harassment. Laurel Ridge Community College was known as Lord Fairfax Community College until June 2022. For consistency purposes, the college will be referenced as Laurel Ridge going forward.

Christina Bobb, author of Stealing Your Vote: The Inside Story of the 2020 Election and What It Means for 2024 is here to discuss all of this and more.. Jamie Hinkle from Moms for Liberty is here. She's chapter chair for Fauquier county, Virginia. Her Chapter has been working with school board to develop a policy for vetting books for appropriateness. She's also working to establish transparency in the district budget. The middle schools are implementing a new SEL program. The chapter has been working to inform and educate their elected officials about SEL. Perhaps the most interesting thing is their superintendent and his hunger to use his hatred for the parent movement to launch his new book, and a public speaking endeavor. We discuss Kimberly Ells's book, The Invincible Family: Why the Global Campaign to Crush Motherhood and Fatherhood Can't Win. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-buff-show/support

Goodbye Lori Lightfoot, Chicago does not want you anymore. For good reason too. Don't make the same mistake again windy city… Former FDA official, current Georgetown University Health Law Professor, and former Republican nominee for US Senate, Rik Mehta, is here to discuss New York lifting some of the last draconian COVID mandates Jamie Hinkle from Moms for Liberty is here. She's chapter chair for Fauquier county, Virginia. Her Chapter has been working with school board to develop a policy for vetting books for appropriateness. She's also working to establish transparency in the district budget. The middle schools are implementing a new SEL program. The chapter has been working to inform and educate their elected officials about SEL. Perhaps the most interesting thing is their superintendent and his hunger to use his hatred for the parent movement to launch his new book, and a public speaking endeavor. Back from the Dead Join us March 3rd at Oakridge High School and let loose with Zauntee, DJ Winn and other local Christian hip hop artists. We got music, food, contests, prizes and giveaways for the entire family – so you don't want to miss this event! www.aliveorlando.org --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-buff-show/support

How many of you have heard of the Carolina Road in Virginia? This episode goes into detail about the history and the original route of the Carolina Road. Evidence is presented that distinguishes the differences between the Great Wagon Road and the Carolina Road. Visit Piedmont Trails for more information about this road and many other 18th-century highways. Sources from the show: Myers Family by James C Myers-family booklet Maryland State Archives Newsletter Vol. 18 No. 19 dated 9/15/2004 The History of Montgomery County, Maryland 1650-1879 by T.H.S. Boyd published by W.K. Boyle & Son in Clarksburg, Maryland 1879 Archaeological Investigations Associated with the Fauquier and Alexandria Turnpike by the Buckland Historic Transportation Enhancement Project Charles H. Hunton Papers 1815-1896 Rubenstein Library, Duke University Durham, North Carolina 1933 map of Prince William County, VADOT The Roads of Virginia 1607-1840 by Edward Graham Roberts published by University of Virginia Charlottesville, VA 1950 Acts of the General Assembly of Virginia Virginia Library-Land Grants/Land Deeds Virginia County Court Records, Road Orders & Petitions Piedmont Trails notes and documents obtained from personal research including 17th-century treaty investigations, land patents, and road groundwork investigations with original roadbeds, private turnpike companies, and trading ledger documents in Virginia --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/piedmonttrails/message

Cathy Walker and Lisa Durham talk about RappArts and PorchFest. It's August 20th, 10-4 on Fauquier and Winchester Streets.

Today we have a 404, as in the 404th edition of Charlottesville Community Engagement. Hopefully this online-only information content is what you’re expecting, whether it’s your first time reading or listening or if you’re a regular by now. I’m your host Sean Tubbs, always scouring the internet to bring you more on what’s happening. Thanks for reading or listening!There are nearly 1,450 email subscribers to this newsletter, and I’ve for you to be the next one. It’s free, but Ting will match your initial payment to help the newsletters flow On today’s show:In six days, you’ll have a choice of when to take a daily train to Roanoke or the District of Columbia The University of Virginia to establish a “sustainable lab” at Morven Farm Governor Youngkin appoints four to the UVA Board of VisitorsThe Board of the Charlottesville Redevelopment and Housing Authority gets an update on finances And the New Hill Development Corporation gets a state grant to help launch a commercial kitchen to incubate new businesses First shout–out: JMRL to kick off the Summer Reading ChallengeIn today’s first subscriber-supported public service announcement, the Summer Reading Challenge put forth by Jefferson Madison Regional Library continues! You and members of your family can earn points for prizes in a variety of ways, such as reading for 30 minutes a day, reading with a friend, creating something yourself, or visiting the library! You can also get two points just by telling someone about the Summer Reading Challenge, so I guess I just added two more! Visit JMRL.org to learn more about this all ages opportunity to dive into oceans of possibilities! Second daily train between Roanoke and DC to start July 11A deal between the Virginia Passenger Rail Authority and Norfolk Southern closed on June 30, which means additional passenger rail service will begin next Monday. According to a release, the state entity will now own 28 miles of track between Christiansburg and Salem that will allow for the expansion of passenger rail to the New River Valley in a few years.“We have reached an agreement that expands access for passengers and preserves an important link in the supply chain for businesses that rely on freight rail to ship base materials and finished products,” said Norfolk Southern Senior Vice President and Chief Strategy Officer Mike McClellan. “The partnership of our government leaders was critical to making this plan a reality and we appreciate their commitment to the people and economy of Virginia’s Blue Ridge.”The first daily service on the Northeast Regional began in 2009 and ridership was triple what had been forecast. This train was extended to Roanoke in 2017 and this year has seen a return to pre-pandemic boarding levels.The second train will begin on July 11, according to the release. It will stop in Alexandria, Manassas, Culpeper, Charlottesville, Lynchburg, and Roanoke.“Amtrak will now offer morning and afternoon options in both directions between Roanoke, Washington, D.C., and to the Northeast,” said Amtrak spokeswoman Kimberly Woods. To learn more and to book tickets, check out Amtrak’s press release. A study is underway to determine if Bedford would be a viable stop. UVA estate at Morven to become Sustainability LabA nearly 3,000 acre farm gifted to the University of Virginia in 2001 will now officially be used by the institution as a “Sustainability Lab.” UVA Today reported last week that the Morven Farm property now owned by the University of Virginia Foundation will be used as a place to study environmental resilience and sustainability. Morven is currently used for meeting space and is the home of the Morven Kitchen Garden, which has been run by a student group for several years. According to the article, that use will continue and space can still be rented out by educational groups and for nonprofit events. At a bureaucratic level, authority over Morven will remain within the Provost’s office, but will now be transitioned to the Academic Outreach division from Global Affairs. Acting director of programs Rebecca Deeds will become the full time director. “Morven’s remarkable cultural landscape will contribute to a rich program that will address social, economic and environmental sustainability challenges facing society,” Deeds is quoted in the story. “We are excited to activate it as a living laboratory while we pursue new practices and programs that support and elevate UVA sustainability goals, and engage students, faculty and community members.” Morven is located on the other side of Carter’s Mountain in between Trump Winery and Highland. .Four new members appointed to UVA’s Board of VisitorsGovernor Glenn Youngkin has made his first appointments to the University of Virginia with terms that took effect this past Friday. They are:Bert Ellis of Hilton Head South Carolina is CEO and Chairman of Ellis Capital, Chairman and CEO of Ellis Communication, and president of Titan Broadcast ManagementStephen Long of Richmond is president of Commonwealth Spine and Pain SpecialistsAmanda Pillion is an audiologist with Abingdon Hearing Care and Abingdon ENT Associates, and a member of the Town Council in Abingdon, VirginiaDoug Wetmore of Glen Allen is senior vice president of Centauri Health SolutionsThe Board of Visitors next meets at a retreat on August 21 and August 22, followed by a regular meeting on September 15 and September 16. Both events are in Charlottesville. Previous meetings can be viewed on YouTube. I’m hoping to dig back into the June meeting for a future segment here on Charlottesville Community Engagement. Intrigued? Drop me a line via email and I’ll give you a preview. Today’s second shout-out: Frances Brand and Cvillepedia 101In today’s house-fueled public service announcement, the Albemarle Charlottesville Historical Society wants you to know about an upcoming exhibit at the Center at Belvedere featuring portraits of several historical figures active in the Charlottesville area in the 1970’s and 1980’s. Frances Brand was a folk artist who painted nearly 150 portraits of what she considered “firsts” including first Black Charlottesville Mayor Charles Barbour and Nancy O’Brien, the first woman to be Charlottesville Mayor. Brand’s work will be on display from July 5 to August 31 in the first public exhibit since 2004. And, if you’d like to help conduct community research into who some of the portraits are, cvillepedia is looking for volunteers! I will be leading four Cvillepedia 101 training sessions at the Center every Monday beginning July 11 at 2 p.m. Sign up at the Center’s website.Charlottesville public housing board gets update on financesWe’re still just days into Virginia’s fiscal year, but the fiscal year of the city’s public housing agency is now entering its second quarter. The finance director of the Charlottesville Redevelopment and Housing Authority “Overall against budget we are on target,” said Mary Lou Hoffman, CRHA’s finance director. At the end of the fiscal year, one issue was a backlog of unpaid rent by tenants. CRHA staff continue to find sources of revenue to cover arrears though state rent relief programs and reaching out to local resources. . “Around March, we were at $229,000 but we’re currently at $126,000,” said John Sales, CHRA’s executive director. “And so they’re constantly talking about the tenant accounts which is a big focus that we have to have. It was one of the areas that the [U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development] dinged us on years ago for our accounts being so high compared to the amount we are collecting.” Sales said one issue has been getting into contact with residents to get them set up with rent relief payment arrangements. HUD classifies CRHA as a “troubled” agency due to a pattern of issues over the years. Sales said getting the finances correct alone will not change that status. “The only issue that we have so far in our audits is the physical conditions and so we’re working to address those issues,” Sales said. “We had our physical audit in March and all of the emergency work orders were addressed.”Another issue is tenant damage, which can also affect the HUD status in the audits. Sales said a maintenance plan will address this category. Redevelopment is underway and two sites have been transferred to a new ownership structure in which the CRHA owns the ground and a Limited Liability Company has been set up to own the buildings for a certain period of time. An entity controlled by CRHA known as the Community Development Corporation Commission controls the LLCs. This allows the projects to be financed through Low-Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTC) as well as other sources.“Technically, they are still our responsibility,” Sales said “We own the land. We own the management agreement. We have several loans attached to each development that will eventually either get paid back or get forgiven when we get the property back, get ownership of the property back in 16 years.” HUD oversight of the public housing projects will continue, but it will be different because there are different kinds of subsidized units. “We’ll have public housing units so one office will be inspecting them, and then another office will get inspections from LIHTC and gert inspections from HUD,” Sales said. The LIHTC units would be inspected by Virginia Housing, which issues the credits in the Commonwealth. Late this month, Virginia Housing’s Board of Commissioners approved low income housing tax credits for this year. Staff recommendations had been not to recommend credits for the first phase of redevelopment for Phase 1 of Sixth Street SE and additional credits for a second phase at South First Street. There are three vacancies on the CRHA Board of Commissioners and Charlottesville is taking applications through August 5. The terms of Commissioners Maddy Green and Laura Goldblatt expired at the end of June, and Green is not seeking reappointment after filling an unexpired term. Council will make the final appointments. New Hill Development Corporation gets $189K state grant for commercial kitchen incubatorA Charlottesville nonprofit created to increase wealth building opportunities for Black community members has been awarded a state grant to develop a place for culinary entrepreneurs to grow businesses. “The New Hill Development Corporation will stabilize and grow food and beverage manufacturing activity in the region by opening an 11,500-square-foot shared commercial kitchen incubator in order to provide food entrepreneurs with a cost-effective space to produce, package, store and distribute tradable manufactured products,” reads a press release for the latest Growing Opportunities grants from the Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development. The BEACON’s Kitchen project is the only recipient in this area. According to the release, the project will create 90 new jobs, 28 new businesses, and at least 30 new tradeable food products. New Hill is offering a Food Business Boot Camp on August 3 and August 4. (learn more)The New Hill Development Corporation was created in 2018 and received $500,000 from City Council late that year to create a small area plan for the Starr Hill neighborhood, the site of the razed Vinegar Hill neighborhood. The plan envisioned what a redeveloped City Yard might look like, but was converted into a “vision plan” by the city’s Neighborhood Development Services Department. Other GO Virginia grant recipients in June include:Accelerating Advanced Manufacturing Workforce - $530,000 for Laurel Ridge Community College “to build a strong workforce pipeline for Region 8 manufacturers by offering an advanced manufacturing sector-focused career pathway training program.”Technology Academies for Fauquier and Rappahannock Counties - $402,075 for school systems in those two localities to “develop college-level courses in robotics and drones to high school students and adult learners through a workforce development program.” Talent Supply Connector - $391,528 for Virginia Career Works Piedmont Region to create “a Career Pathway Guide for employers and developing a region-wide database of relevant training offerings” in an area that includes Greene, Louisa, and Nelson counties.Workforce and Entrepreneurship Initiatives in a Regional Makerspace - $324,000 for a company called Vector Space to “facilitate the implementation of expanded programming and equipment centered around workforce development and entrepreneurship for underserved populations” in Bedford and Campbell counties as well as the city of Lynchburg. Read the press release for more.Like the newsletter? 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Our conversation today with Guy Curtis, Director of Marketing for Laurel Ridge Community College and Carlene Hurdle, Director of Corporate Training for Laurel Ridge Workforce Solutions focused on the details for Leadercast 2022 - The One Thing. The live rebroadcast will be hosted at both Laurel Ridge campuses later this month. Leadercast is a one-of-a-kind event hosted live this year on May 4, 2022 in Cincinnati (where Carlene attended.) It is also simulcast around the globe that day as well as offered afterwards as on-demand broadcasts. Each event includes original content from the world's best leaders, innovators, and teachers. Ten of the world's most influential and acclaimed leaders shared the stage for one day to answer the same question: What is the one thing that makes a leader worth following? Laurel Ridge Workforce Solutions will host an on-demand live rebroadcast of this event at each of their campuses. You will learn how to improve your own leadership skills and also have the opportunity to network with other leaders in your area. Carly explained these local events offer excellent networking opportunities and she's seen great relationships begin to form throughout the duration of the event. There are facilitated exercises to share experiences with others, get you out of your seat, and reflecting on concepts you want to apply. While the in-person event is ideal, they are also offering a virtual option as well. The Middletown campus of Laurel Ridge Community College will host the rebroadcast event on Thursday, June 16 from 8:30am - 3:30pm. The Fauquier campus will host the event on Thursday, June 24 from 8:30am - 3:30pm. Registration details can be found here: https://laurelridgeworkforce.com/leadercast/ Winchester Book Gallery will be at both events to offer the latest leadership titles and speaker's books. Carlene reminded us that your job title doesn't always determine whether you're a leader but your willingness to grow and positively impact those around you does. So, she encouraged anyone who's interested in leadership concepts, becoming a leader in their career, at their church, in their personal lives, etc. to consider attending. The leadership learning and growth won't stop when you leave the campus that day. Carly told us about post-event resources that will be offered to attendees and reminded us about their various tiered leadership programs, such as Leadership Basecamp & Leadership Institute. Get more details about Leadercast 2022 - The One Thing on Laurel Ridge Workforce Solution's website: https://laurelridgeworkforce.com/ and follow them on Facebook.

Our conversation today for Extension Office Friday featured Molly Beardslee & Elizabeth Mullins from Virginia Cooperative Extension about a new partnership bringing a farmer's market to Page County. Molly serves as the FCS SNAP-Ed Agent in Clarke, Culpeper, Fauquier, Frederick, Madison, Orange, Page, Rappahannock, Shenandoah and Warren counties. Elizabeth is an agriculture and natural resources extension agent serving Page County. The pair gave details about the Page County Farmer's Market that will open on June 1, 2020 on the Page Memorial Hospital campus. It will be open on Wednesdays from 1pm - 5pm June through October. The Extension Office is currently seeking vendors and Elizabeth explained a few she hopes will apply. All home grown and homemade small batch products and producers are welcome. No craft vendors will be accepted at this time. There is no fee to become a vendor. For more information or an application please contact Elizabeth Mullins at the VCE Page Office at 540-778-5794 or elizam3@vt.edu The Family Nutrition Program's role in this mission is to teach limited-resource families and youth to make healthy food choices and become better managers of available food resources for optimal health and growth. Funded by the USDA's Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program-Education (SNAP-Ed) and Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP), their programs focus on basic nutrition, physical activity, safe food handling, and thrifty food shopping. For more information about the farmer's market, follow them on Facebook and on Instagram.

In this episode, Dr. Jeck sits down with the Fauquier County Sheriff Jeremy Falls. The two discuss the sheriff's background and new role, the importance of the SRO program, mental health supports, and much more.

In this week's episode of The Mental Matchup, Kat talks with Renee Norden. Renee has been the Executive Director of the Mental Health Association of Fauquier County since November 2020. The Mental Health Association promotes mental wellness in Fauquier and Rappahannock counties. She facilitates the Mental Health Collaborative and the Mental Health School Coalition, while also serving on the Rappahannock Roundtable. Renee received a degree in Psychology from William and Mary and a Master of Education in Counseling from the University of Virginia.During Renee's episode, we talk about how to support not only yourself, but also your friends and strangers and how your network of support can make a significant impact. We also touch on the importance of connectivity between humans and how mental health does not define anyone as a person.

In this week's episode of The Mental Matchup, Kat talks with Renee Norden. Renee has been the Executive Director of the Mental Health Association of Fauquier County since November 2020. The Mental Health Association promotes mental wellness in Fauquier and Rappahannock counties. She facilitates the Mental Health Collaborative and the Mental Health School Coalition, while also serving on the Rappahannock Roundtable. Renee received a degree in Psychology from William and Mary and a Master of Education in Counseling from the University of Virginia.During Renee's episode, we talk about how to support not only yourself, but also your friends and strangers and how your network of support can make a significant impact. We also touch on the importance of connectivity between humans and how mental health does not define anyone as a person.

Our conversation today with Mackenzie Hoover, a dual-enrolled student at Lord Fairfax Community College & George Mason University gave us some insight into what it's like to be a nursing student. Mackenzie told us how the nursing profession became her passion, the things she enjoys most about caring for people, and talked about her classmates and clinicals. She explained what it's like being a nursing student during a pandemic and talked about how her mom has been an inspiration throughout her education journey. To hear more inspiring and heartwarming stories like Mackenzie Hoover, click here to listen/subscribe: https://theriver953.com/lfccstories/ Founded in 1970, Lord Fairfax Community College is a multi-campus public institution of higher education. With four locations — Middletown, Warrenton, Luray-Page County and most recently, Vint Hill— the College serves eight localities in the Shenandoah Valley and northern Piedmont regions. The localities are the counties of Clarke, Fauquier, Frederick, Page, Rappahannock, Shenandoah and Warren and the city of Winchester. LFCC offers more than 75 associate degree and certificate programs in a wide variety of disciplines, in addition to providing access to bachelor's, master's and doctoral degree programs offered on site by a four-year institution. LFCC also serves the business community by offering workforce preparation programs for employees and employers. LFCC serves more than 9,000 unduplicated credit students and more than 11,000 individuals in professional development and business and industry courses annually.

Our conversation today with Cynthia Schneider, CEO of Top of Virginia Regional Chamber gave us some insight into her continuing education journey at Lord Fairfax Community College. Cynthia told us about an abrupt career change that found her deciding what to do with the next chapter of her life. She explained the role that LFCC played in restoring her confidence and propelling her forward in her career. She offered some great advice for those who are seeking answers about returning to school, changing careers or making life-changing decisions. To hear more inspiring and heartwarming stories like Cynthia Schneider, click here to listen/subscribe: https://theriver953.com/lfccstories/ Founded in 1970, Lord Fairfax Community College is a multi-campus public institution of higher education. With four locations — Middletown, Warrenton, Luray-Page County and most recently, Vint Hill— the College serves eight localities in the Shenandoah Valley and northern Piedmont regions. The localities are the counties of Clarke, Fauquier, Frederick, Page, Rappahannock, Shenandoah and Warren and the city of Winchester. LFCC offers more than 75 associate degree and certificate programs in a wide variety of disciplines, in addition to providing access to bachelor's, master's and doctoral degree programs offered on site by a four-year institution. LFCC also serves the business community by offering workforce preparation programs for employees and employers. LFCC serves more than 9,000 unduplicated credit students and more than 11,000 individuals in professional development and business and industry courses annually.

Our conversation today with Kristin Fiorvanti, a 2018 Lord Fairfax Community College graduate, was an international one. Kristin is currently studying in Italy. She told us how she ended up there, what the experience has been like and offered advice for those who may be at a crossroads trying to follow their dream. To hear more inspiring and heartwarming stories like Kristin Fiorvanti, click here to listen/subscribe: https://theriver953.com/lfccstories/ Founded in 1970, Lord Fairfax Community College is a multi-campus public institution of higher education. With four locations — Middletown, Warrenton, Luray-Page County and most recently, Vint Hill— the College serves eight localities in the Shenandoah Valley and northern Piedmont regions. The localities are the counties of Clarke, Fauquier, Frederick, Page, Rappahannock, Shenandoah and Warren and the city of Winchester. LFCC offers more than 75 associate degree and certificate programs in a wide variety of disciplines, in addition to providing access to bachelor's, master's and doctoral degree programs offered on site by a four-year institution. LFCC also serves the business community by offering workforce preparation programs for employees and employers. LFCC serves more than 9,000 unduplicated credit students and more than 11,000 individuals in professional development and business and industry courses annually.

Our conversation today with Kerry Kilpatrick, Lord Fairfax Community College (Fauquier campus) librarian, ran the gamut from her typical day, being involved in the classroom and genuinely enjoying helping students to talking about her potentially lifesaving surgery. Kerry explained that librarians aren't what we may think they are. At LFCC, they work with professors through workshops and seminars to help them understand the process after an assignment is given. She told us how they interact and help students in need of physical materials as well as online research. We also talked about her inflammatory bowel disease diagnosis a few years ago and why she's become an advocate & educator for more people to feel comfortable talking about it and seek preventative care. To hear more inspiring and heartwarming stories like Kerry Kilpatrick, click here to listen/subscribe: https://theriver953.com/lfccstories/ Founded in 1970, Lord Fairfax Community College is a multi-campus public institution of higher education. With four locations — Middletown, Warrenton, Luray-Page County and most recently, Vint Hill— the College serves eight localities in the Shenandoah Valley and northern Piedmont regions. The localities are the counties of Clarke, Fauquier, Frederick, Page, Rappahannock, Shenandoah and Warren and the city of Winchester. LFCC offers more than 75 associate degree and certificate programs in a wide variety of disciplines, in addition to providing access to bachelor's, master's and doctoral degree programs offered on site by a four-year institution. LFCC also serves the business community by offering workforce preparation programs for employees and employers. LFCC serves more than 9,000 unduplicated credit students and more than 11,000 individuals in professional development and business and industry courses annually.

Vivi Meder, Director of the TRIO Program and Coordinator for Disability Services at Lord Fairfax Community College explains both programs and the important role each plays in their students' ability to continue their education. Vivi told us a bit about her history and how she came into the role and talks about her passion for uplifting the underdog. We discussed a few of her students and talked about how the TRIO program fills a gap for many of the students who attend LFCC. To hear more inspiring and heartwarming stories like Vivi Meder, click here to listen/subscribe: https://theriver953.com/lfccstories/ Founded in 1970, Lord Fairfax Community College is a multi-campus public institution of higher education. With four locations — Middletown, Warrenton, Luray-Page County and most recently, Vint Hill— the College serves eight localities in the Shenandoah Valley and northern Piedmont regions. The localities are the counties of Clarke, Fauquier, Frederick, Page, Rappahannock, Shenandoah and Warren and the city of Winchester. LFCC offers more than 75 associate degree and certificate programs in a wide variety of disciplines, in addition to providing access to bachelor's, master's and doctoral degree programs offered on site by a four-year institution. LFCC also serves the business community by offering workforce preparation programs for employees and employers. LFCC serves more than 9,000 unduplicated credit students and more than 11,000 individuals in professional development and business and industry courses annually.

Our conversation today with Kristin Iden, an HR Analyst at Lord Fairfax Community College centered around a project Kristin has been working on in Warren County. Click here to read the article we reference during our conversation.  Kristin explained the project which centers around rehabilitating the Henrico Baltimore Cemetery long home to enslaved and freed individuals from our area. If you'd like to volunteer, you can reach Kristin via email: kristindiden@gmail.com To hear more inspiring and heartwarming stories like Kristin Iden, click here to listen/subscribe: https://theriver953.com/lfccstories/ Founded in 1970, Lord Fairfax Community College is a multi-campus public institution of higher education. With four locations — Middletown, Warrenton, Luray-Page County and most recently, Vint Hill— the College serves eight localities in the Shenandoah Valley and northern Piedmont regions. The localities are the counties of Clarke, Fauquier, Frederick, Page, Rappahannock, Shenandoah and Warren and the city of Winchester. LFCC offers more than 75 associate degree and certificate programs in a wide variety of disciplines, in addition to providing access to bachelor's, master's and doctoral degree programs offered on site by a four-year institution. LFCC also serves the business community by offering workforce preparation programs for employees and employers. LFCC serves more than 9,000 unduplicated credit students and more than 11,000 individuals in professional development and business and industry courses annually.  

Beenish “Bee” Durrani, a current student at Lord Fairfax Community College in the early childhood development program talks about how & why she made the decision to return to school, how the pandemic has factored into her experience, and what she hopes to gain from the experience/education. To hear more inspiring and heartwarming stories like Beenish “Bee” Durrani, click here to listen/subscribe: https://theriver953.com/lfccstories/ Founded in 1970, Lord Fairfax Community College is a multi-campus public institution of higher education. With four locations — Middletown, Warrenton, Luray-Page County and most recently, Vint Hill— the College serves eight localities in the Shenandoah Valley and northern Piedmont regions. The localities are the counties of Clarke, Fauquier, Frederick, Page, Rappahannock, Shenandoah and Warren and the city of Winchester. LFCC offers more than 75 associate degree and certificate programs in a wide variety of disciplines, in addition to providing access to bachelor's, master's and doctoral degree programs offered on site by a four-year institution. LFCC also serves the business community by offering workforce preparation programs for employees and employers. LFCC serves more than 9,000 unduplicated credit students and more than 11,000 individuals in professional development and business and industry courses annually.

Annaliese Jenkins, a 2019 graduate of Lord Fairfax Community College and Missy Spielman, Work-Based Learning Coordinator for Frederick County Public Schools talk about their student/teacher relationship and how Missy became an "accidental mentor" to Annaliese. We chatted about the work-based learning program at FCPS and Annaliese explained how her first experience ultimately shaped her education/career path. Missy talked about how job shadowing, community college & work-based opportunities factor into the decisions students make when trying to determine their career path. To hear more inspiring and heartwarming stories like Annaliese Jenkins, click here to listen/subscribe: https://theriver953.com/lfccstories/ Founded in 1970, Lord Fairfax Community College is a multi-campus public institution of higher education. With four locations — Middletown, Warrenton, Luray-Page County and most recently, Vint Hill— the College serves eight localities in the Shenandoah Valley and northern Piedmont regions. The localities are the counties of Clarke, Fauquier, Frederick, Page, Rappahannock, Shenandoah and Warren and the city of Winchester. LFCC offers more than 75 associate degree and certificate programs in a wide variety of disciplines, in addition to providing access to bachelor's, master's and doctoral degree programs offered on site by a four-year institution. LFCC also serves the business community by offering workforce preparation programs for employees and employers. LFCC serves more than 9,000 unduplicated credit students and more than 11,000 individuals in professional development and business and industry courses annually.

Kareem Jenkins, a 2021 graduate of Lord Fairfax Community College Medical Assistant Program talks about how the pandemic factored into his decision to change his career path and pursue a a healthcare profession. Kareem explains the moment when he realized that he needed to "take his life more seriously" and made the decision to return to school to pursue a career in healthcare. He plans to continue this path to become an RN. During our conversation, Kareem talks about the benefits of the Fast Forward Medical Assistant Program that allowed him to earn this certificate in just a few short months and how his professor helped him land his current job in a medical office. To hear more inspiring and heartwarming stories like Kareem Jenkins, click here to listen/subscribe: https://theriver953.com/lfccstories/ Founded in 1970, Lord Fairfax Community College is a multi-campus public institution of higher education. With four locations — Middletown, Warrenton, Luray-Page County and most recently, Vint Hill— the College serves eight localities in the Shenandoah Valley and northern Piedmont regions. The localities are the counties of Clarke, Fauquier, Frederick, Page, Rappahannock, Shenandoah and Warren and the city of Winchester. LFCC offers more than 75 associate degree and certificate programs in a wide variety of disciplines, in addition to providing access to bachelor's, master's and doctoral degree programs offered on site by a four-year institution. LFCC also serves the business community by offering workforce preparation programs for employees and employers. LFCC serves more than 9,000 unduplicated credit students and more than 11,000 individuals in professional development and business and industry courses annually.

Kelly Himelwright, a 2021 graduate of Lord Fairfax Community College and 2021 TRIO Graduate of the Year talks about returning to school later in life to pursue a dream he didn't know he had in Cybersecurity. Kelly tells us how he came to find himself at the Welcome Center of LFCC (both times) and his experiences both in class and around campus with students and professors. During our conversation, Kelly offers advice for those who have put off continuing their education and talks about his future plans pursing a second degree at Old Dominion University. To hear more inspiring and heartwarming stories like Kelly Himelwright, click here to listen/subscribe: https://theriver953.com/lfccstories/ Founded in 1970, Lord Fairfax Community College is a multi-campus public institution of higher education. With four locations — Middletown, Warrenton, Luray-Page County and most recently, Vint Hill— the College serves eight localities in the Shenandoah Valley and northern Piedmont regions. The localities are the counties of Clarke, Fauquier, Frederick, Page, Rappahannock, Shenandoah and Warren and the city of Winchester. LFCC offers more than 75 associate degree and certificate programs in a wide variety of disciplines, in addition to providing access to bachelor's, master's and doctoral degree programs offered on site by a four-year institution. LFCC also serves the business community by offering workforce preparation programs for employees and employers. LFCC serves more than 9,000 unduplicated credit students and more than 11,000 individuals in professional development and business and industry courses annually.

We pre-recorded today's conversation with longtime listener and Virginia Master Naturalist, Mitzi Fox to learn how and why one would become a Master Naturalist. Mitzi explained the program and the similarities between this and the master gardeners program. We talked about why it's important to know, understand and support native plants and animals in our area. The Shenandoah Chapter of Virginia Master Naturalists serves Clarke, Warren, Page, Shenandoah, and Frederick Counties. Contact: Karen Fall, 540-252-2240;  vmnshenandoah@gmail.com or visit: www.vmnshenandoah.org We also talked about the Virginia Native Plant Society. The local Piedmont chapter is based at Blandy Experimental Farm and serves Frederick, Clarke, Warren, Loudoun, Rappahannock, Fauquier, Culpeper, & the City of Winchester. More information can be found on their website: https://vnps.org/piedmont/  She explained how and what a "bluebird monitor" is through the Northern Shenandoah Valley Audubon Society. You can learn more here: https://www.nsvaudubon.org/ Finally, we talked about her involvement with the Warren County Chapter of the Izaak Walton League. She explained they are one of the oldest conservation organizations in the US. Started by a group of hunters in the 1920s, they were primary in helping migratory birds. They were early in calling out industry on destructive practices – water, land. The Warren County chapter has 150 acres in Browntown adj Shenandoah National Park with an archery range, a shooting range, lots of nature trails, a place to camp, a stocked lake, and the original house. Starting later this month they're offering Nature Programs on Wednesdays for 6 weeks – Walton Wednesday for kids of all ages. For more information, visit their website: https://www.wacovaikes.org/  

Episode 59 In this episode, I speak with Rob Jenkins co-owner and operator of CrossFit Vint Hill. Born and raised in Fauquier County, Rob always had a goal of coming back to his hometown and impacting his community through fitness and wellness. He and Alana met while attending George Mason University where they both studied Exercise Science. Before wrapping up college athletics and studies at GMU, Alana and Rob started a private in-home personal training business in Northern Virginia. CrossFit found them through a mutual friend in 2011 and quickly became the primary methodology with their business and clients. They had always had the vision of opening a training facility that was non-traditional and geared toward weightlifting and conditioning. CrossFit was the perfect fit. They soon began transitioning to small group training out of their home garage and in 2017 finally found their ideal space in Vint Hill, to begin the work of impacting Fauquier County and surrounding communities. Rob & Alana have been coaching fitness for over 14 years and alongside their knowledgeable and professional coaching staff at CrossFit Vint Hill have big plans for reaching the most people for fitness in both Fauquier and Prince William Counties. "CrossFit Vint Hill is more than high intensity workouts, pull up rigs, rapid moving barbells and functional training, it is a coach led fitness program where you can achieve your personal best daily, alongside an awesome community of peers with a family-vibe and positive attitudes. You will experience a game plan to take your fitness and wellness to any desired level, to be a more resilient human being, to age well, stay strong and maintain a health centered lifestyle. we are all in this for the long-game." Topics discussed: Misconceptions of CrossFit Developing Strength Strengthen Today for Tomorrow Buy In to Your Comparison Trap Building Your Best Self Integrating Recovery into Training Communication is Key Win in Community Be Aware of Your Bias Always Compete Where YOU Are Skill Before Load Website: www.cfvinthill.com Instagram: @cfvinthill Reading: Future Men Greenlights Supreme Philosophy of Man Listening To: Music: Folk/Country Podcast: RealAF, Josh Matt Sevan Podcast Favorite Rest & Recovery: Sleep Nutrition/Supplementation (Xendurance) SUBSCRIBE RATE & REVIEW Link in BIO www.therestandrecoverypodcast.com #berestedbewell #cfvinthill #crossfit #stressresponse #recovery #activerecovery #injuryprevention #functionalfitness #recoverwell #restandrecovery #athleticperformance #weightlifting #rehab #longevity #playthelonggame #crossfit #gmupatriots #gmu #xendurance #metabolicconditioning #metcon

We pre-recorded today's conversation at Lord Fairfax Community College shortly after I received my second Moderna vaccine (see the video here: https://www.facebook.com/TheRiver953/videos/1121995378280721.) Joining me for the conversation is Whitney Miller, Director of Facility Planning & Auxiliary Services and Brandy Boies, Director of Marketing and Outreach for Lord Fairfax Community College. Whitney walks us through how the vaccination clinics began at LFCC in partnership with Rotz Pharmacy and talks about the logistic of putting them together and how smoothly they ran as their last one wrapped up on Wednesday, May 12, 2021. She also explains the different steps the college is taking to ensure the safety of students, faculty and the general public when they visit the school. Brandy gives us the details for both commencement ceremonies. The Fauquier campus will host their commencement on Friday, May 14, 2021. The Middletown campus will host their commencement on Saturday, May 15, 2021. Both ceremonies will be live-streamed and feature a drive-thru style diploma walk. You can get more details here: lfcc.edu/commencement. She also reminds us about registration for both summer and fall classes. Get more of those details here: lfcc.edu/enroll. Plus, we learn about a new program: G3 which offers flexible and stackable educational opportunities with expanded financial aid. Get those details here: lfcc.edu/g3

Kristine Villatorro, a current Lord Fairfax Community College student in the Recreation and Outdoor Leadership Program talks about how coping with personal loss has shaped her future career path. Kristine tells us how her college/career dream of becoming a park ranger 30+ years ago has come full circle though now in a different way. She talks about the healing power nature has had on her and how she hopes to use her degree to help others through the grieving process or any type of trauma. During our conversation, Kristine offered advice and to be a "hiking buddy" for listeners. She also mentions the Potomac Appalachian Trail Club. You can reach her through their website: patc.net To hear more inspiring and heartwarming stories like Kristine Villatorro, click here to listen/subscribe: https://theriver953.com/lfccstories/ Founded in 1970, Lord Fairfax Community College is a multi-campus public institution of higher education. With four locations — Middletown, Warrenton, Luray-Page County and most recently, Vint Hill— the College serves eight localities in the Shenandoah Valley and northern Piedmont regions. The localities are the counties of Clarke, Fauquier, Frederick, Page, Rappahannock, Shenandoah and Warren and the city of Winchester. LFCC offers more than 75 associate degree and certificate programs in a wide variety of disciplines, in addition to providing access to bachelor's, master's and doctoral degree programs offered on site by a four-year institution. LFCC also serves the business community by offering workforce preparation programs for employees and employers. LFCC serves more than 9,000 unduplicated credit students and more than 11,000 individuals in professional development and business and industry courses annually.

Jason Hatch, a 2020 Lord Fairfax Community College graduate talks about his career path & those experiences that took him around the world. He explains how he came to LFCC looking to build a foundation in the arts as he began a new journey in retirement. We talked about his time in the military, his experiences at LFCC and the relationships he forged with many of his professors. He gave some insight into his passion for the arts and told us about several of his current projects including one that has been picked up by HBO. To hear more inspiring and heartwarming stories like Jason Hatch, click here to listen/subscribe: https://theriver953.com/lfccstories/ Founded in 1970, Lord Fairfax Community College is a multi-campus public institution of higher education. With four locations — Middletown, Warrenton, Luray-Page County and most recently, Vint Hill— the College serves eight localities in the Shenandoah Valley and northern Piedmont regions. The localities are the counties of Clarke, Fauquier, Frederick, Page, Rappahannock, Shenandoah and Warren and the city of Winchester. LFCC offers more than 75 associate degree and certificate programs in a wide variety of disciplines, in addition to providing access to bachelor's, master's and doctoral degree programs offered on site by a four-year institution. LFCC also serves the business community by offering workforce preparation programs for employees and employers. LFCC serves more than 9,000 unduplicated credit students and more than 11,000 individuals in professional development and business and industry courses annually.

Greg McCarley, a 2020 Lord Fairfax Community College graduate talks about his career path from DC to Silicon Valley and explains how he ended back in the Shenandoah Valley to continue his education. Greg graduated from the Recreation and Outdoor Leadership Program. He told us about his life choices, his mother's market and a new entrepreneurial venture with Simply Shenandoah. To hear more inspiring and heartwarming stories like Greg McCarley, click here to listen/subscribe: https://theriver953.com/lfccstories/ Founded in 1970, Lord Fairfax Community College is a multi-campus public institution of higher education. With four locations — Middletown, Warrenton, Luray-Page County and most recently, Vint Hill— the College serves eight localities in the Shenandoah Valley and northern Piedmont regions. The localities are the counties of Clarke, Fauquier, Frederick, Page, Rappahannock, Shenandoah and Warren and the city of Winchester. LFCC offers more than 75 associate degree and certificate programs in a wide variety of disciplines, in addition to providing access to bachelor's, master's and doctoral degree programs offered on site by a four-year institution. LFCC also serves the business community by offering workforce preparation programs for employees and employers. LFCC serves more than 9,000 unduplicated credit students and more than 11,000 individuals in professional development and business and industry courses annually.

We pre-recorded our conversation via Zoom to chat with Chris Coutts, Provost for the Fauquier campus of Lord Fairfax Community College & VP of Communications & Planning about the upcoming name change to the college. Chris explained how the initial discussion came about and the different perspectives that went into making the decision to move forward with a name change. We discussed what will be considered for a new new name and he gave a tentative timeline for when they hope to release the final choice. He also said that there will be a period of public input where they will create a website and welcome comments from the community LFCC serves.

Chief of Lord Fairfax Community College Police Department, Jay Roy talks about the role of law enforcement on all the LFCC campuses and how community policing is the foundation to keeping the schools safe and students engaged. Chief Roy explains how he came to be at LFCC and the role he played in starting the police agency. He talks about their partnerships with surrounding communities and the years of experience his officers have in law enforcement. Plus, he gives some personal insight into being a student as the college. To hear more inspiring and heartwarming stories like Chief Jay Roy, click here to listen/subscribe: https://theriver953.com/lfccstories/ Founded in 1970, Lord Fairfax Community College is a multi-campus public institution of higher education. With four locations — Middletown, Warrenton, Luray-Page County and most recently, Vint Hill— the College serves eight localities in the Shenandoah Valley and northern Piedmont regions. The localities are the counties of Clarke, Fauquier, Frederick, Page, Rappahannock, Shenandoah and Warren and the city of Winchester. LFCC offers more than 75 associate degree and certificate programs in a wide variety of disciplines, in addition to providing access to bachelor's, master's and doctoral degree programs offered on site by a four-year institution. LFCC also serves the business community by offering workforce preparation programs for employees and employers. LFCC serves more than 9,000 unduplicated credit students and more than 11,000 individuals in professional development and business and industry courses annually.

Angie Kaylor, a 2009 Lord Fairfax Community College graduate talks about her education journey that brought her to the college looking for a "backup career." Angie explained how concerns with growth within the printing industry led her to pursue a degree in accounting at LFCC many years after graduating high school. We talked about her class experience and how the college has given her many educational opportunities AND a job as printing services supervisor. To hear more inspiring and heartwarming stories like Angie Kaylor, click here to listen/subscribe: https://theriver953.com/lfccstories/ Founded in 1970, Lord Fairfax Community College is a multi-campus public institution of higher education. With four locations — Middletown, Warrenton, Luray-Page County and most recently, Vint Hill— the College serves eight localities in the Shenandoah Valley and northern Piedmont regions. The localities are the counties of Clarke, Fauquier, Frederick, Page, Rappahannock, Shenandoah and Warren and the city of Winchester. LFCC offers more than 75 associate degree and certificate programs in a wide variety of disciplines, in addition to providing access to bachelor's, master's and doctoral degree programs offered on site by a four-year institution. LFCC also serves the business community by offering workforce preparation programs for employees and employers. LFCC serves more than 9,000 unduplicated credit students and more than 11,000 individuals in professional development and business and industry courses annually.

D.J. Joachim, a current student at Lord Fairfax Community College (expected graduation: December 2020) talks about his path to a cybersecurity degree that began in the kitchen before studying abroad in Germany where he interned in the technology field AND learned how to repair pianos before returning the states to try his hand at being an entrepreneur. D.J. explained the importance of finding and then following your passion and offered advice for anyone second guessing a return to higher education and talked about how valuable intern opportunities can be. To hear more inspiring and heartwarming stories like D.J. Joachim, click here to listen/subscribe: https://theriver953.com/lfccstories/ Founded in 1970, Lord Fairfax Community College is a multi-campus public institution of higher education. With four locations — Middletown, Warrenton, Luray-Page County and most recently, Vint Hill— the College serves eight localities in the Shenandoah Valley and northern Piedmont regions. The localities are the counties of Clarke, Fauquier, Frederick, Page, Rappahannock, Shenandoah and Warren and the city of Winchester. LFCC offers more than 75 associate degree and certificate programs in a wide variety of disciplines, in addition to providing access to bachelor's, master's and doctoral degree programs offered on site by a four-year institution. LFCC also serves the business community by offering workforce preparation programs for employees and employers. LFCC serves more than 9,000 unduplicated credit students and more than 11,000 individuals in professional development and business and industry courses annually.

On today's episode we take a walk down memory lane with Lord Fairfax Community College professors Bill & Kim Lewis. We talked about how they came to teach at LFCC, heard stories about their students, and discussed the changes they've seen in students and the college experience over the years. To hear more inspiring and heartwarming stories like those from Professors Bill & Kim Lewis, click here to listen/subscribe: https://theriver953.com/lfccstories/ Founded in 1970, Lord Fairfax Community College is a multi-campus public institution of higher education. With four locations — Middletown, Warrenton, Luray-Page County and most recently, Vint Hill— the College serves eight localities in the Shenandoah Valley and northern Piedmont regions. The localities are the counties of Clarke, Fauquier, Frederick, Page, Rappahannock, Shenandoah and Warren and the city of Winchester. LFCC offers more than 75 associate degree and certificate programs in a wide variety of disciplines, in addition to providing access to bachelor's, master's and doctoral degree programs offered on site by a four-year institution. LFCC also serves the business community by offering workforce preparation programs for employees and employers. LFCC serves more than 9,000 unduplicated credit students and more than 11,000 individuals in professional development and business and industry courses annually.

Charles Harbaugh IV, a 2007 Lord Fairfax Community College graduate & adjunct professor joins Eric Bittner, a 2016 Lord Fairfax Community College graduate to talk about their education journey and their relationship as teacher/student. Charles explained why he chose LFCC to begin his path to higher education and how several years later returned as an adjunct professor. We talked about the rewarding experiences he had as both and his passion for serving the community. Eric explained the role his professors played during his years at LFCC - including Charles - and he shared his perspective about why starting at a community college was a good decision for him. We also discussed his current career path and how his relationship with Charles aides him in his commitment to our community. To hear more inspiring and heartwarming stories like Charles Harbaugh IV & Eric Bittner, click here to listen/subscribe: https://theriver953.com/lfccstories/ Founded in 1970, Lord Fairfax Community College is a multi-campus public institution of higher education. With four locations — Middletown, Warrenton, Luray-Page County and most recently, Vint Hill— the College serves eight localities in the Shenandoah Valley and northern Piedmont regions. The localities are the counties of Clarke, Fauquier, Frederick, Page, Rappahannock, Shenandoah and Warren and the city of Winchester. LFCC offers more than 75 associate degree and certificate programs in a wide variety of disciplines, in addition to providing access to bachelor's, master's and doctoral degree programs offered on site by a four-year institution. LFCC also serves the business community by offering workforce preparation programs for employees and employers. LFCC serves more than 9,000 unduplicated credit students and more than 11,000 individuals in professional development and business and industry courses annually.

Alexia Maynard, a 2020 Lord Fairfax Community College graduate talks about her education journey that was inspired by a middle school field trip. Alexia explained how she found her first love working on cars and transitioned to cybersecurity. We talked about being a Ross Fellow and how the pandemic affected her community project. Alexia offered some advice for anyone struggling to find their career path and encouraged potential students to seek out scholarships as she did. To hear more inspiring and heartwarming stories like Alexia Maynard, click here to listen/subscribe: https://theriver953.com/lfccstories/ Founded in 1970, Lord Fairfax Community College is a multi-campus public institution of higher education. With four locations — Middletown, Warrenton, Luray-Page County and most recently, Vint Hill— the College serves eight localities in the Shenandoah Valley and northern Piedmont regions. The localities are the counties of Clarke, Fauquier, Frederick, Page, Rappahannock, Shenandoah and Warren and the city of Winchester. LFCC offers more than 75 associate degree and certificate programs in a wide variety of disciplines, in addition to providing access to bachelor's, master's and doctoral degree programs offered on site by a four-year institution. LFCC also serves the business community by offering workforce preparation programs for employees and employers. LFCC serves more than 9,000 unduplicated credit students and more than 11,000 individuals in professional development and business and industry courses annually.

Andy Bacik, a current Lord Fairfax Community College student talks about his education journey that took him from truck driver to the nursing program. Andy gave us some family history and talked about the inspiration and motivation behind his career change. He explained why he chose LFCC; the relationships he cultivated with classmates; and, how a career in pediatric oncology is a personal mission for him. To hear more inspiring and heartwarming stories like Andy Bacik, click here to listen/subscribe: https://theriver953.com/lfccstories/ Founded in 1970, Lord Fairfax Community College is a multi-campus public institution of higher education. With four locations — Middletown, Warrenton, Luray-Page County and most recently, Vint Hill— the College serves eight localities in the Shenandoah Valley and northern Piedmont regions. The localities are the counties of Clarke, Fauquier, Frederick, Page, Rappahannock, Shenandoah and Warren and the city of Winchester. LFCC offers more than 75 associate degree and certificate programs in a wide variety of disciplines, in addition to providing access to bachelor's, master's and doctoral degree programs offered on site by a four-year institution. LFCC also serves the business community by offering workforce preparation programs for employees and employers. LFCC serves more than 9,000 unduplicated credit students and more than 11,000 individuals in professional development and business and industry courses annually.