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05/04/2023

This month’s resident feature is a little different. Hollie Kreindler, Marcia Mills, and Kay Schaefer have been friends since the 1980s and have all settled in the Winster Fax neighborhood of Kingsmill. Self-dubbed “The Golden Girls”, they enjoy meals, frequent local concerts, and even travel together. We know you’ll enjoy reading their stories!

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04/04/2023

We are excited to introduce this month’s featured resident, Dr. Raj Sureja, an interventional pain management doctor at Orthopaedic & Spine Center. Raj grew up in Baltimore and came to Virginia to attend college. His four children have all played lacrosse at some level, but that’s no surprise since Raj played on a national level club team while at JMU. He’s been a resident of Kingsmill for several years, and loves playing golf. Check out the article in the April issue to learn more!

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03/06/2023

This month’s featured residents are Michael Dahl and Mikaela Silcox. They are blending their families right in Kingsmill. Mikaela moved from California in 2022 with her daughter, Kaelee, to join fiance, Michael and his children, Brayden and Lyla. Mikaela also started a new business, Ready Now Mindset, LLC, offering a holistic approach to improving one’s health.

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03/02/2023

Life on the James sponsor, Maxine Goins of Colonial Cleaning Company, was interviewed on THE HOOK with Sarah Larsen, where she shared her love for her clients and employees, why she started her business, and how helping other business owners lights her up!

02/12/2023

LOTJ sponsor, Chuck Worley, owner of Worley's Home Services, was interviewed on THE HOOK with Sarah Larsen podcast. Chuck shared the story of how he started the business after a divorce and bankruptcy and built it to $10M.

He has since paid back all debts included in his bankruptcy and continues to give to the community. He is committed to mentoring younger entrepreneurs, knowing that he had some amazing mentors of his own.

https://anchor.fm/thehook/episodes/The-Healing-Power-of-Giving-e1unqr3

02/02/2023

Introducing our featured residents for February, Mark and Giao Brewer! They moved from Northern Virginia to Kingsmill in 2022, but have ties to Williamsburg and Kingsmill going back to Mark's childhood. Welcome to the neighborhood, Mark and Giao!

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01/23/2023

This month’s Sports Section features a Q&A with local swimmer, Isabel Kantor. Find it in the January issue, or read it online at BVMSports.com.

Jamestown High School

https://bvmsports.com/2022/12/12/qa-with-jamestown-hs-swimmer-isabel-kantor/

A Q&A with Isabel Kantor who is a swimmer at Jamestown High School.

01/19/2023

Sharon Schlerf has a long history of supporting active duty and military veterans, and is a veteran herself. She and her husband, Michael Newcomb, founded the nonprofit organization Beacon Institute: Veteran Pathways Home at the Warrior Way Wellness Center to provide workforce development training and jobs to veterans transitioning into civilian life. The organization also works with those who may be struggling with substance abuse or mental health issues in order to stabilize them for a positive future.

“We are community wellness center,” Sharon says, “It’s about wellness resiliency and holistic health management. That is our primary focus.”

Wellness services are offered to military, veterans, and civilians, and include support for the entire family. Read the article in the January issue or visit the website to learn more.

https://warriorwaywellnesscenter.com

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