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FEATURE STORY Military Spouses: Growing Businesses Where They’re Planted

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DEPARTMENTS FROM THE EDITOR IN CHIEF

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ON A HIGH NOTE A Revolutionary Presence

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DESTINATIONS Get Social: Dancing in Prince William

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GIVING BACK Youth Orchestras of Prince William

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LIFELONG LEARNING Head, Shoulders, Knees and Toes: Teaching Children at Head Start

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TAKING CARE OF BUSINESS Taking Care of Her Family Led Bristow Mom to Take Care of Her Business

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from the Editor in Chief Celebrating Local Military Spouses Growing Their Businesses

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’ve mentioned here before that I am a military brat. The men and women who serve hold a special place in my heart, including my father, husband, fathers-in-law, my sister-in-law and three siblings.

Our family’s military bond is strong. We are all grateful for our active duty military and veterans, but we should also extend that gratitude to their spouses. Growing up, I watched my mother become both mother and father when my dad was deployed. Two tours in Vietnam, a hardship tour for a year in Korea and a TDY in Thailand meant she had to take over many of his duties while he was gone. And, she excelled.

Being a military spouse is not for the faint of heart. It takes gusto, self-assurance, fortitude, grit and love to take your place beside a spouse who serves his or her nation. These characteristics also serve business owners well, which brings us to our cover story, “Military Spouses: Growing Businesses Where They’re Planted”

by Marianne Weaver. Meet eight military spouses who created their business locally. Find out how they did it and what the challenges are for military spouses who also want to be the boss of their businesses. Read our cover story on page 4.

This month’s Destinations piece by Carla Christiano, “Get Social: Dancing in Prince William” profiles several places where you and a partner can learn or improve your dance steps.

Whether you foxtrot, cha cha or line dance, one of these places will be able to help you look suave on the dance floor. See page 14 for details.

“Head, Shoulders, Knees and Toes: Teaching Children at Head Start” by Jennifer Lazzo is this month’s Lifelong Learning. She profiles Head Start, which provides young children from lowincome families and children with disabilities with one free year of education, which prepares them for kindergarten. Her article indicates that 95 percent of a child’s brain is developed before the age of five, which is why Head Start is crucial to helping children thrive. Find out about this vital learning program on page 21.

May is a fantastic month that offers many events and outdoor play with warmer weather and more sunshine. Take advantage of it and help celebrate our military spouses by frequenting their businesses.

Kim Howard, CAE Editor in Chief

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Military Spouses Growing Businesses Where They’re Planted

By Marianne Weaver

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n June 2017, Small Business Administration administrator Linda McMahon wrote a blog addressing the high unemployment rate—23 percent—among military spouses.

“That’s shockingly high–especially when 85 percent say they want or need to work,” she wrote. “There are more than a million military spouses–700,000 married to someone on active duty and 400,000 on reserve. That’s a lot of untapped potential!”

She added that military spouses possess a wide diversity of talents, experience and goals that can be translated into careers, specifically into small businesses.

That’s not news to founders of the Milspo Project, which was launched in 2014 to teach military spouses about entrepreneurship and obtaining meaningful work.

“Milspo Project got started because I was searching for meaningful, lasting employment with fair compensation,” said Elizabeth Boardman, Milspo Project chief dreamer and founder, who is a Navy spouse. “It turns out there were thousands of other military spouses doing the same, due to the high levels of underemployment and unemployment in the military spouse community.”

The 501(c)3 nonprofit offers virtual monthly business workbooks, goal sheets, mastermind sessions, expert-led member workshops, a business book club, and an online military spouse group where members share best practices. Nikki James Zellner, Milspo Project maestro of messaging, emphasized that the organization is much more than a networking group.

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“It’s an incredibly educated group of women from diverse backgrounds, who happen to be sharing in this unique lifestyle all over the world,” she said. “Members have started virtual staffing firms or created manufacturing companies that employ other military spouses; they’re in technology and coding, they’re makers, they’re high-level marketers and consultants, and they’ve launched their own publications.”

Milspo Project founder Elizabeth Boardman.

More than that, though, Boardman believes the obstacles inherent to military life, and the spouses’ ability to overcome them, make this group uniquely qualified for the business world.

“We understand life is precious, time is the only resource we can’t get back, and we do our best to live those values in our personal and professional lives,” she said. “What might trip up other start-up entrepreneurs is just a little bump for military spouses.

We get it done.”

Nowhere is that more evident than in Prince William, where a significant portion of residents boast some tie to the military.

Whether active duty, reserve, retired or veteran, many military families are making homes and starting businesses here.

Still not enough: Orsini said she wants to send the decks downrange. Through a partnership with Operation Supply Drop, customers can add on a deck (at half price) to be donated to disabled and deployed service members. These decks can be purchased directly through the website disgruntleddecks.com.

“OSD has been great at getting decks dispersed all over the world,” she said.

Kickstarting the Deck Woodbridge resident Joette Orsini turned to Kickstarter.com to gauge interest in her idea for a new card game, designed for military members and veterans, called Disgruntled Decks.

“We started a Facebook page before the Kickstarter campaign to get people excited and interested,” she said, noting that the Kickstarter page went live Feb. 2, 2016. Two days later, the Army Times featured a story about Disgruntled Decks. Orsini said, “We raised $130,000 within the first four days of the Kickstarter campaign going live.”

The business has grown to the point that she plans to leave her full-time job in office management to focus on her “side gig” and do more community outreach within the veteran community.

From Home Depot to Home Calls

Joette Orsini, founder of Disgruntled Decks, poses with Semper K9 executive director Christopher Baity.

The goal was to raise $15,000 in 30 days. According to the company website, the card game is for “military service members and grizzled veterans who require offensive and inappropriate conversation to function normally.”

But for Orsini, it’s much more than that. “Humor in the military can be harsh sometimes,” she said. “Our theme is healing through humor. Cards will come up that will remind you of past experiences. People open up and tell stories they might not have told before because this is a safe, fun environment that gets everyone talking.”

The first deck was a collaboration of Army experiences— her husband is in the Army. By October 2017, themed decks were available for all five branches. They are sold through Amazon, and customers have awarded the game five-out-offive-star reviews.

David Buky worked at a home improvement store while his wife served in the Air Force. “I started working at Home Depot loading carts,” he said. “Then I moved into the plumbing department where I was mentored and stepped into the field of plumbing.”

Today, he is the owner/president of DB’s Plumbing & Drain, which serves residential customers in Prince William, Fairfax and Stafford counties.

“I was growing tired of seeing the industry treated like a used, grimy, crooked salesman,” he said. “I wanted to see more of a white glove service for clients in their homes.”

Unlike most military families, Buky said his hasn’t moved a lot.

He met his wife here, and they’ve been married since 2006. She retired in 2010 and joined the family business.

“Not all spouses move around, but some do quite often,” he said.

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Brick and Mortar … and More Like many military spouses, Kristi A. Murphy, owner and operator of Calico Jack’s in Historic Downtown Manassas, served in the armed forces. She was a quartermaster before separating from the Navy. Her husband is still on active duty and works at the Pentagon.

After a decade of service, she left the military to focus on her family of five. In her spare time, she made organic soaps and deodorants for family and friends.

“People would stop my husband in the halls of the Pentagon to tell him that he smelled good,” she said. “He would give them samples, and then they’d share those samples with their friends far and wide.”

With a $500 tax return, she purchased enough materials to make large batches of soap, and the business was born, but it still needed a name.

“We wanted something nautical,” she said. “Then we looked up pirate names, and there it was—John “Calico Jack” Rackham!

And he was a quartermaster on a ship. That was it!”

At first, she sold products online. Then she branched out to local farmers markets. With those profits, she added a line of deodorants and then candles and bath oils.

“Then we were picked up by Whole Foods,” she said. Today, her products are available at eight local Whole Foods stores, all Merrifield Garden Centers and, of course, at her store on Center Street in Manassas.

“Our market following had gotten so big, but unfortunately most farmers markets don’t run year-round,” she said. “We thought it would good for our loyals to have a place to get their Calico Jack’s products year-round.”

For more details about Kristi Murphy of Calico Jack’s, please see our Taking Care of Business section on page 22.

Knot Just Another Jewelry Business Tricia Driscoll, owner of Knotty Origami LLC, never intended to be an entrepreneur.

“I entered the Army as a military intelligence officer in 1997 and served until 2006, when I began work as a civilian law enforcement intelligence analyst,” she said, adding that her husband continued serving in the Army until 2009. “I pursued creative writing after about six months, which was a deviation from the technical/strategic writing I was used to doing. Over time, the idea to start my business evolved when the creative things I was doing and writing about—and that I was also

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Tricia Driscoll, owner of Knotty Origami, LLC, poses with some of her products.

teaching my children—began to have a demand.”

Her business, Knotty Origami, is a handcrafted jewelry and décor business grounded in knots and folds.

“I had grown up learning origami and was fascinated by the cultural knots I’d seen adorning walls and garments in Korea,” she said. “It wasn’t until I went into the Army and had to learn practical knots for rigging operations, and to efficiently store cording, that my interest in learning knotting techniques really blossomed.”

Driscoll said knotting and folding crafts were a favorite pastime, and she enjoyed teaching her two children some of the decorative forms from their Korean and Irish heritage.

“People would stop and comment on the pieces. Ornate origami bouquets were commissioned for weddings and baby showers,” she said. “I realized there could be a market for these crafts. I checked Etsy and saw that there were people making origami wedding bouquets as well as knotted décor and bracelets and such. So, I decided that it was worth pursuing.”

Knotty Origami can be found online at knotty-origami.com and also on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter using the handle @knottyorigami or #knottyorigami. Knotty Origami is currently available at the Byrne Gallery in Middleburg; Scout & Molly’s of One Loudoun in Ashburn; Enlightened Styles in Warrenton; and The Curvy Gurl in Northern Ireland.

Career Movers Ashley Tauzier moved to Gainesville when her husband, Air Force Master Sergeant Travis Tauzier, was assigned to Northern Virginia.

“When we were stationed here in 2013, our family fell in love with the area,” she said. “We realized that this was the place we wanted to remain after military life ended.”

in the arts. What she hadn’t planned on was merging it with her husband’s naval career.

With two young daughters and a husband on active duty, Tauzier knew she wanted to reignite her career, but also realized she’d need a professional option with flexibility.

“I have a degree in finance from McMurry University and a background in insurance sales,” she said. “Between my degree in finance and my history in sales, real estate was the perfect career path for me.”

“My family was artistic,” she said. “I come from generations of artists and musicians, so I decided to follow my innate art talents and dreams.”

Ashley Tauzier is an independent realtor with Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices PenFed Realty.

She got her license in 2015. Although she operates with the team from Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices PenFed Realty, she is an independent realtor. Now settled in Gainesville, Tauzier said she uses her experience with relocating to ease the transition for her clients.

Those dreams took her to Temple University’s Tyler School of Art in Elkins Park, Penn., and Rome, Italy.

Denise McCall is the founder of the McCall Studio Gallery.

In 1988, she set up a studio freelance business in metro Philadelphia, concentrating her efforts on the nonprofit sector.

“My mission early on was to use my talents for good,” she said.

Although she accepted a full-time position with the American Red Cross in Philadelphia, she maintained the studio to work on freelance projects.

“We have bought and sold homes throughout our military moves, and through the process it really stirred a desire in me to help people just like us,” she said. “I know what it’s like to move to an area and know no one. I want to be able to provide a sense of calm to my clients during this very emotional and stressful time in their families’ lives.”

In 1998, she met her husband, who was an active duty Navy officer and the couple married soon after. Immediately following their wedding, she moved from Philadelphia to Mystic, Conn., then to Corpus Christi, Texas, and eventually to Prince William.

Picture Perfect

McCall has lived in Prince William for 11 years. Her husband retired in 2014. And a year ago she expanded her business, adding a gallery to the studio, and moved into 9409 Battle Street in Historic Manassas. The historic space has given her the opportunity to provide fine art education for the community as well as to continue her design and brand communications work, the sale of curated fine art and hosting of events.

Cincinnati native Rachael Laurin discovered a new path—and career—when her husband’s new assignment brought their family of four to Marine Corps Base Quantico.

“I went to school for engineering,” she said. “I worked a variety of corporate jobs but was constantly finding new jobs when we changed duty stations or when we had to make adjustments as our family grew.”

After the move to Virginia, she balanced a corporate job during the week, while capturing their family adventures in photographs during her time off.

“Friends began to notice my personal photos and asked me to take photos of their families,” she said. “I enjoyed working with others and decided to give the business a real shot.”

She started taking online photography classes. “Because my husband has had a very demanding work schedule, photography was something I would spend time learning when he was away, and I had extra time for myself,” she said. “I continue to invest in my photography education and enjoy learning new skills.”

“My business moved where I moved, and I continued my work in various markets across the nation,” she said. This year marks her 30th anniversary in business.

“Military-spouse business owners are treasures to communities and economic development,” she said. “They offer a wealth of knowledge, are committed and reliable because of their strength, integrity, work ethic and history of public service, as well as their independence, team spirit and creativity honed through extensive travel, service and achievements.”

Marianne E. Weaver (mweaver@princewilliamliving.com) is a freelance editor and writer. She earned a BA from the University of Pittsburgh and an MJ from Temple University.

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A Revolutionary Presence

By Dan Verner

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ost residents and visitors to this area know that Civil War sites, battlefields and buildings abound. Colonial and Revolutionary periods, not as well represented, are less well known.

Haymarket resident Paul Chase is changing that. A member of the Prince William County area Virginia Society Sons of the American Revolution (SAR), Colonel William Grayson Chapter, in 2017 Chase wore his Continental Army uniform to 33 events in Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, West Virginia, Pennsylvania, Delaware, and to the National Society SAR Congress in Tennessee.

Reenactors Provide a Glimpse into History Tailors, or “sutlers” as they’re called by reenactors, custom-made the $1,000 uniform he wears. His sword runs to $250. “It takes six months to complete a uniform,” Chase said, but the result is eye-catching.

“I participated in a Continental uniform for the first time for a Battle of Cowpens [reenactment] in the outback of South Carolina,” he said. “We formed up and marched along a path through trees to the battle site, accompanied by drummers and fifers, with some carrying beautiful flags and banners. Smoke from fires reenactors had built nearby hung low in the trees to the point that we wanted to duck to avoid it. We could smell bacon cooking, which added to the experience. It was awesome.”

He added, “The Battle of Cowpens was memorable because, unlike most battles, it took place in an area probably no bigger than a football field. In addition, a patriot stood there with an oversized sword, counting cadence during the march through the woods. That also added to the effect.”

He continued, “An annual February SAR event honors the Tomb of the Unknown Revolutionary War Soldier in the

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courtyard of the Old Presbyterian Meeting House in Alexandria, where George Washington once worshiped. This popular ceremony includes Ladies of the DAR and Children of the Revolution, both in full dress or uniform.”

Spreading Enthusiasm about American History Chase’s enthusiasm about his subject means he tells anyone who will listen about the history he knows so well. He hands out Liberty Sprigs at various events, explaining that these small branches from an evergreen tree were placed on soldiers’ hats or uniforms to help them tell friend from foe. He also actively recruits for both the SAR and the Veterans of Foreign Wars. “In fact,” he said, “I recruited my new dentist for the SAR while sitting in the dentist’s chair.” As part of his SAR chapter’s speakers bureau, he can speak about a wide variety of Revolutionary War topics.

However, Paul Chase is more than a reenactor in a uniform: “After learning my grandparents had been members of both the Daughters of the American Revolution and Sons of the American Revolution just as I retired in 2010, I began a serious reading effort on the Revolution.”

Writing His Book—Finally Drawing on his undergraduate and graduate degrees in history, Chase began taking notes on over 200 books: “I had no intention of writing a book, but I kept voluminous notes about little-known terms and subjects that are not covered well in beginning-to-end histories of the Revolution. I put my notes into narratives about little-reported items, such as venereal disease, the discipline of soldiers, abuse of alcohol, medical care, recruiting, and so forth, ending up with forty or more subjects. I also defined over 200 arcane terms from the period.

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will involve an application, an essay and an interview. The first scholarship should be awarded before graduation in May or June 2018.

Paul Chase in his Revolutionary War Continental Army uniform.

When I showed my notes to a Revolutionary War author, he repeatedly urged me to publish. I finally caved, and Outskirts Press published the book last year as ‘The American Revolution: A Compendium of Terms and Topics’.”

For the first time, the book addresses arcane terms used by soldiers such as “Spider Catcher” (a small privateer raiding boat), “mushroom gentlemen” (war profiteeers), “barrel fever” (a hangover), among others. The book describes how American military units and privateers used the geography of the eastern United States to their advantage. Chase also writes that the lack of gold and silver deposits in the Thirteen Colonies made it impossible for the Americans to mine and produce their own specie. This enabled the British to substantially devalue American paper Continental currency which seriously hindered the Revolutionary War effort.

Chase, a retired United States Air Force Lieutenant Colonel with service in Vietnam, belongs to and is a 30-year life member of the local Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 7589 of Manassas.

Recently, the local SAR established the Paul Alan Chase Scholarship fund for high school seniors in Prince William County, using the proceeds from Chase’s book and money awarded to the chapter from Virginia SAR for meeting defined membership growth targets. The chapter will supplement the scholarship fund with member donations and, if needed, contributions from the general operating budget. The scholarship will be $1,000 for the winner and $250 for the runner-up.

Chase will help establish the criteria for the scholarship, which

He concluded, “I like to think my book and presentations help ‘fill the gaps’ in information about the Revolution. I also hope I might give others the confidence to read about and to publish about the War. “Regrettably, revolutions and civil wars are all too common in these times. They rarely seem to have good outcomes. Civilians are slaughtered, tyrants take control, and human rights are ignored. The American Revolution, as ugly and long as it was, despite the desperate odds against its success, shows that good can come when men and women of courage and principle rise up and are willing to make the ultimate sacrifice to achieve their goals. We need to continue to study and learn about the Revolution so that more people know about the achievements of our patriot ancestors.”

In an area where so much history has been lost forever to development, Paul Chase has put feet to his passion and is in the community, keeping the War and the people who fought it alive, now and for future generations.

Chase’s book is available on Amazon.com and from Barnes & Noble.

For more information about the Colonel William Grayson Chapter, go to their Facebook page (facebook.com/cwgcsar/) or their website (http://colonelwilliamgrayson.virginia-sar.org/ index.html).

Dan Verner (dverner@princewilliamliving.com) is the author of several books (danverner.com) and was named “Best Writer in Prince William County (Virginia)” for 2014 and 2015 by readers in a “Best of Prince William” poll taken by Prince William Today. prince william living May 2018

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the fashion folder Social Butterfly

By Roxy Rowton

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he social season never ends. One social calendar rolls into another with the invites continuing. The social wardrobe should be as individual as each one-of-a-kind invitation. Each and every social request is an invitation to dress your very best—with a pleasing and attractive appearance.

The social dress code do’s and don’ts that had guided the fashionista and pragmatist for generations have gradually given way to a more individualized approach to occasion dressing. To solve the “whatever shall I wear?” jitters, consider the hour of the event, the event’s degree of formality, and the event’s setting to guide you.

An invitation to a social event is not the time to fundamentally alter your sartorial tastes. A simple approach to occasion dressing is to adapt day-to-day wear. Identify an outfit that encapsulates personal sartorial tastes and assemble a handful of carefully curated items or outfits in that vein, but with the formality level tuned up a notch. Whether penciling in the new social calendar with invitations for entertaining around the patio, going to spectator races, or celebrating afternoon nuptials, make an investment in the social wardrobe so as to be impressively outfitted for every occasion.

Dress for the Occasion

• The Party Dress—A party dress certainly isn’t a groundbreaking choice, but do not underestimate its aptness to make a well-dressed entrance. A party dress is a social calendar staple and one of the most versatile items of clothing in the social wardrobe. Simply scale up or down the formality with a change of accessories.

• The Maxi Skirt—A dress isn’t the only option for social calls. The maxi skirt transitions with ease from casual elegance to refined glamour. How you wear it and with what you pair it transforms the simple maxi skirt into a perfect piece for every celebration. Wear with a tucked-in shirt and glossy satin mules, a fitted knit top and metallic heels, or a silk camisole and strappy sandals. Don’t think the maxi skirt must be paired with heels to party; just select footwear with shine and glitter.

• The Fancy Pant—Trousers or pants are the perfect dress up or down garment for both polished city socials and informal summer receptions. Trousers lend ease and confidence to varied social invitations. For effortless summer social dressing, rotate trousers and pants into multiple outfits by switching out tops and accessories.

• Statement Suit—The challenge with wearing a suit to a social event is not having it appear too businesslike. Opt for sophisticated suiting with refined feminine aesthetics (elegant bell sleeves, feather-embellished cuffs, lace panels, portrait collar, fringed hem) to pull together an ensemble that is chic and polished for celebratory social affairs.

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• The Versatile Jumpsuit—Turn to one-piece dressing for the many upcoming summer socials. The jumpsuit is the modern choice for sophisticated city socials and pastoral celebrations. It brings a fresh perspective and unexpected level of sensibility to any social dress code. Dress it up with heels and layered accessories. It’s a sure thing when you don’t want to wear a dress.

Dressing for any social occasion is in the details. Practical and sensible attire isn’t required, or often even desired. What’s the fun of a social invitation if not to get dressed with more expression and exuberance than what is the norm for day-today wear?

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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By Carla Christiano

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aybe you don’t know a box step from a two-step or a swing dance from a salsa. Or, maybe you’ve been dancing for years and just want to find somewhere nearby to hone your skills. Although the Prince William area is not exactly known for its dance spots, there are a few places to go if you want to learn a new step or try out a different style of dance. Here are some local places we have found to “bust a move” or even “cut a rug.”

Center for the Arts Most people know the Center for the Arts in Manassas for its art classes or theatre programs, but if you want to learn the chacha or foxtrot, you have come to the right place. On Thursday evenings, Barbara “Bobbie” Brennan teaches beginning ballroom and intermediate ballroom dance classes. For those who want to practice or just to dance, the Center for the Arts offers lessons on a specific dance style and open dancing one Sunday a month.

On Tuesday nights, the Center for the Arts changes it up, depending on customer requests, said Candace Penders, education director for the center. “People would like to take salsa more often, but there’s only so much we can get into and still have time for the other specialty steps.” Last summer the center did East Coast Swing, and in the fall, a five-week tango class was offered. At the end of February, the center offered wedding prep classes so “that people can build their confidence for wedding or prom, but anyone can come for even an overview,” Penders said.

Dianne Hewitt of Manassas enrolled in Tuesday’s “Salsa, Merengue, Batchata!” class taught by Cookie Bell “on a whim.”

She had done line dancing, stepping and hand dance before, but this was her first time trying merengue or salsa. She had to learn a different way of counting, but she enjoys “trying new things.”

Rebecca Shell of Manassas decided to take a beginning ballroom dance class at the Center for the Arts because she had taken digital photography classes there and had a good experience. She found it convenient, and the rates were reasonable. “I found out

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you don’t need a partner” and decided to give it a try, Shell said.

She went to a Sunday dance to learn the merengue and try out some new steps: “I finally decided a couple of years ago to take care of myself. I lost 72 pounds. Now that I’ve gotten myself in better shape, I thought I’d try something I’ve always wanted to do.”

Upcoming Sunday dances: May 20 and June 10 Lesson and dance are $15. Dance only is $10. Pay at the door.

More information: center-for-the-arts.org/programs/danceprograms.

Dance classes: Rates for dance classes vary, but members receive a discount. Registration is required. More information: center-for-the-arts.org/classes/dance.

Prince William County Parks and Recreation Ballroom Dance Class at Sharron Baucom Dale City Recreation Center In room 101, where tiny Angelina dancers learn fundamentals and teenagers learn hip hop moves, five couples practice waltz steps around the wood floor to the song “My Kind of Woman/ My Kind of Man.” Husband and wife team Jodi and Charlie Marcus have taught ballroom dancing at the rec center since 1988. They oversee the dancers, correcting a hand position here and demonstrating a box step there.

“The instructors make it a fun environment to learn,” said Andy Richers of Woodbridge, who took the Ballroom I class. He and his wife, Rina Cabiera, came to this class because “there were not a lot of choices,” but they love attending because the location and time of the class are convenient. This was Cabiera’s first time ballroom dancing, and she wanted to learn to waltz and chacha. According to Richers, it was not hard to learn because they practice at home.

The Recreation Center offers 10-week Ballroom I and Ballroom II classes on Wednesday nights. Cost is $160 per couple.

On Thursday nights, Uptown Alley hosts line dance lessons.

More information: See the latest issue of Leisure magazine at pwcgov.org/government/dept/park/Pages/Leisure-Magazine.aspx

Line Dancing at Chinn Aquatics and Fitness Center For those who don’t have partners or want to try something different, line dancing on Tuesdays afternoons and Thursday evenings may be an option. Instructor Susan Scott has been teaching both classes since 2014. Classes are open to everyone, and Chinn membership is not required. Class sizes average around 10, and drop-ins are always welcome. The classes tend to appeal to an older audience, but she had a teenager who recently attended to meet her home schooling physical education requirements.

Scott teaches a variety of line dances and focuses on requests.

“I want to focus on the needs of the participants,” she said.

Although line dancing, like all dancing, has many health benefits, according to Scott, “the socialization is one benefit that I least expected, but it makes it more fun. It creates warmth and cohesiveness.”

Robin and George Grotheer of Lake Ridge started attending Scott’s class about two years ago to prepare for their daughter’s wedding, and they are always looking for places to dance because after all, they met dancing. They both have noticed the health benefits, and Robin added, “Sometimes I don’t think I remember, but then the music clicks on, and the muscles remember.”

Classes are for four weeks and cost $28. A free beginner class is held one Tuesday afternoon and one Wednesday evening at the end of the month.

More information: See the latest issue of Leisure magazine at pwcgov.org/government/dept/park/Pages/Leisure-Magazine.aspx.

Uptown Alley Now on Thursday nights at Uptown Alley, the location of a former Target in Manassas Mall, about 30-40 people gather at 7:30 to learn line dances from Kelli, a LineDance4You instructor. Some dancers are regulars there, but others like Kim of Prince William County had never been line dancing before, and her friends convinced her to try. On stage with microphone in hand, Kelli breaks down the steps for the dancers. When the music starts, almost everyone is on the dance floor trying out the steps, including Kim. Since September 2017, LineDance4You has provided free beginner line dance lessons to Uptown Alley patrons from 7:30-8:30 p.m., said Danielle Schill, owner of LineDance4You. Dancers can try out their steps in open line dancing. Kelli stays on the floor to help dancers during the open dance. “We want to make sure everyone feels welcome,” Schill said.

Line dancing has many health benefits, and it’s also communal.

“Everybody encourages each other…Friendships have formed between 30-year-olds and 60-year-olds” that have continued beyond line dancing, according to Schill.

Etta and Gary Wilson started coming to Uptown Alley last year.

Although Gary prefers swing dancing, Etta enjoyed learning the line dances and thought it was good for her brain to learn something new. Both have danced all over the country and really enjoy dancing at the Center for the Arts and the Harris Pavilion in Manassas, too.

Cost: Free More Information: linedance4you.com or facebook.com/UptownAlleyMVA. Carla Christiano (cchristiano@princewilliamliving.com) is a native of Prince William County, an admitted history geek and a technical writer for Unisys. prince william living May 2018

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giving back Youth Orchestras of Prince William

By Kim Howard, CAE | Photos by Mark Gilvey

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nglish conductor and impresario Sir Thomas Beecham, known for his association with the London Philharmonic and the Royal Philharmonic orchestras, once said, “There are two golden rules for an orchestra: start together and finish together. The public doesn’t give a damn about what goes on in between.” Patrons can be assured that the Youth Orchestras of Prince William care very much about what goes on in between as well. These young, talented musicians have the opportunity to hone their skills through the Youth Orchestras of Prince William (YOPW). The mission of the YOPW is to promote quality music education, provide a range of performance opportunities, foster musical awareness and appreciation, and produce cultural experiences for youth throughout the Prince William region.

“The Youth Orchestras of Prince William is an amazing music program for the young people in our community,” said Amy Nickerson, YOPW vice president. “Children 6-18 may participate, build their appreciation for music, and pursue their passion.”

Thriving Together through Music The Youth Orchestras of Prince William began as a single orchestra founded in 1981 by the Woodbridge Music Club.

In 1984, YOPW became an independent organization and inaugurated its second ensemble, the Concert Orchestra. The Primo and Repertory Orchestras were added in 1988 to provide opportunities for younger string students. In 2001, the program expanded to include the Preparatory Orchestra for introductory string players, and in 2003 the sixth ensemble—the Wind Symphony—was created to provide enrichment for middle school-aged wind, brass and percussion players.

“YOPW not only keeps children busy and out of trouble, but it gives them a chance to thrive in a diverse and supportive environment, which is brought together through music,” said Nickerson. “I was once a member of YOPW, and some

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The YOPW students can build their appreciation for music while pursuing their passion.

of my favorite childhood memories came from rehearsing and performing with friends. I made lasting friendships and connections through music.”

Claudia Morales, executive director, said that although parents pay tuition, the YOPW is also supported through grants and private donations. “We will never turn anyone away for financial constraints,” she said. “We will work with families, regardless of what their financial situation is.”

Musicians for Hire You can also hire these musicians for your events. Chamber ensembles can be booked by calling or emailing the office.

YOPW charges a $125 booking fee for each event and $50/ hour/musician. There may also be a travel fee for events located outside of their usual service area. Usually, a one-hour event for a string quartet at a local venue costs $325.

There are eight orchestras available to young musicians.

Rehearsals are usually held in county high schools on Monday nights. Here are the orchestras that are available to young musicians. n Introduction to Preparatory: entry-level strings orchestra for string players with little to no experience. Auditions are not required. n Preparatory Orchestra: entry-level strings orchestra for string players with new ability. Auditions are not required. n Primo Orchestra: Student musicians in this program have usually played for 1-2 years and developed basic skills. n Cadet Percussion Ensemble: This is for intermediate-level percussionists. n Repertory Orchestra: This orchestra is for the intermediate string player. Members of this ensemble typically have been playing for 2-3 years and are working on at least Grade 3 music literature. n Concert Orchestra: This is a full orchestra with strings, winds and percussion in which members are comfortable performing Grade 4-5 music literature. n Percussion Ensemble: This allows percussion players to prepare percussion literature and perform at several YOPW concerts. All YOPW percussionists are members of this group in addition to performing with other major ensembles. n Youth Symphony Orchestra: This full symphonic orchestra accepts the most advanced string, wind and percussion players to perform standard orchestral literature.

Whether you were a budding musician, play an instrument regularly into adulthood, or just have a love for music, you’ll

Children ages 6-18 may join the YOPW.

find there are several ways to support the YOPW. Individuals or organizations can make a donation, buy a program ad, volunteer, sponsor-a-child, become a corporate sponsor or use Amazon Smile when you order from the online retailer.

Spring auditions will be held this month. For more information on the Youth Orchestras of Prince William, go to yopw.org.

Kim Howard, CAE (khoward@princewilliamliving.com) is the editor in chief of Prince William Living and played the clarinet in junior high and high school and the guitar with the youth choir at church. prince william living May 2018

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health & wellness Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center Going to Bat to Raise Stroke Awareness

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eing early is ideal in a lot of instances, but it can be a game-changer when it comes to detecting a stroke.

The American Heart Association estimates that someone in the United States has a stroke nearly once every 40 seconds.

These numbers don’t surprise the doctors, nurses and staff in the Emergency Department (ED) at Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center. The ED is usually the gateway for Prince William County’s stroke patients. “[We work at] an extremely rapid pace once a potential stroke patient arrives; time is brain,” said Jessica Silcox, RN, MSN, ED team coordinator and founder of the hospital’s stroke team.

This team extends outside the hospital walls. When Prince William County’s first responders arrive on the scene, they let Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center know they’re on their way with a potential stroke patient.

That’s when a CODE STROKE is called. In addition to notifying the doctors and nurses in the Emergency Department, the alert signals the teams in radiology (CAT scan) and a number of other departments that an emergent case is imminent.

Time is of the essence when it comes to a stroke. “You lose two million neurons a minute, so every minute, literally, does count when you’re talking about a stroke,” Silcox said.

That’s why education is vital. Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center, along with the Potomac Nationals, will team up again this year for the Strike Out Stroke event to educate people and raise their awareness of strokes.

This year’s event is on May 5 at the Potomac Nationals G. Richard Pfitzner Stadium. Remember, a stroke is an emergency. Every minute counts, so act F.A.S.T. (face, arms, speech, time).

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lifelong learning Head, Shoulders, Knees and Toes: Teaching Children at Head Start

By Jennifer Lazzo

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ead Start. It’s an easily recognizable name, but do you know what the program is designed to do? Head Start provides young children from low-income families and children with disabilities with one free year of education, preparing them to enter kindergarten ready to listen to instructions, play well with fellow students and lead by example. The students, along with their families, participate in health, nutrition, mental health and family engagement activities as well.

The funds provided by the federal program and its state-funded sisters, Virginia Preschool Initiative (VPI) and VPI+, sent 834 children from Greater Prince William to a classroom during the 2017-2018 school year. Classes have about 18 students and are taught by teachers who have state teaching licenses with early childhood education endorsements and an associates, bachelors or advanced degree in early childhood education.

“In the past three years, Prince William County Public Schools (PWCS) has doubled the number of pre-kindergarten students served,” said Kathy Channell, supervisor of Head Start, VPI and VPI+. “I am very proud of the progress that our youngest students are making.”

“Ninety-five percent of a child’s brain is developed before the age of five,” she continued. “Children who attend a high-quality pre-K program are more likely to graduate from high school, be employed, not be retained in a grade, and not be incarcerated as adults.”

To qualify for the program, children must be four years old prior to September 30, live in a school attendance area supported by the program and meet income guidelines for the family. Head Start requires that a family of four have an annual income of less than $24,600, while VPI and VPI+ require that the family income be less than $49,200. “PWCS starts taking applications in the spring and makes selections by May, but parents may submit applications at any time of the year,” Channell said.

Parental Involvement Is Key Daniella Zappala has a unique viewpoint of the education program—both as a parent and someone working in the Head Start program. When her daughter started the program last September, “She knew her letters but was extremely shy. She was fine playing by herself,” Zappala recalled. “But now, she’s sounding out words and reading, and she leads the whole group.”

Zappala likes many aspects of the program but says the weekly “homework” is her favorite. There are usually five or six activities from which to choose, such as finding shapes around the house,

reading a book, playing outside or setting the table for dinner. “It’s simple, but it’s very important,” she said.

“The activities get the parents involved too.”

Parental involvement is key to the success of the Head Start program since parents are the first teachers children have. Parents are encouraged to volunteer in the classroom, take ESL (English as a Second Language) classes, earn a GED and gain employment, among other educational activities.

After earning her bachelor’s degree in social work from George Mason University, Zappala started as a family service worker for four schools in the VPI+ program earlier this year. Now, she guides parents and families through the program just as she herself was assisted. “As a service worker, I see so many take advantage of ESL classes. I’m not one of the parents who needed to, but I know a lot of the parents who do are appreciative,” she said. “We do work with other organizations to assist our families, and we help empower them to take the necessary actions in their lives and their children’s lives. It’s been amazing [working here]. I can pay forward what the program has provided for me and my family.

I can’t really know how they feel, but [I can] sympathize with their situations.”

Teaching Youths “How to Be People” Parents like Zappala would not have such robust experiences without the dedicated teachers who teach with enthusiasm, compassion and professionalism. “Teaching Head Start gives me the chance to be creative in my approach to teaching by looking at things in a different way and doing what’s best for my students,” said Jill Jones, preschool teacher at Neabsco Elementary. “I also love that it gives me the chance to dance, sing, create art, and tell stories every single day!”

Prior to joining the program two years ago, she taught kindergarten for 13 years. Jones made the switch because “the early years are really about learning how to be a person. It takes practice to do that. Play-based learning is one of the best ways to practice (continues on page 25) prince william living May 2018

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taking care of business Taking Care of Her Family Led Bristow Mom to Take Care of Her Business

By All Things Writing, LLC

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hen Kristi Murphy started making natural body care products for her family, she didn’t realize it would lead to running a full-time business.

Her venture began simply enough. “I wanted to remove all the additives and harmful chemicals from the products my family used,” she said.

Several years of success later, Murphy has evolved from making those products for her family to selling them at the farmers market and operating a retail store, Calico Jack’s, an organic bath and body company in Manassas.

Made the Old-Fashioned Way Murphy’s journey started with crafting her own deodorant, soap and candles with her husband and three children in mind.

Eventually, she branched out to salves, facial oil and various other home and body products.

All of Murphy’s products were inspired by her past: “Basically, [I started with] anything I could remember my grandparents talking about making from scratch in the olden days,” she said.

Kristi Murphy

After about a year of making those products for family and friends, Murphy became adept at the process. Because the products had become so popular with those she knew, she decided to try selling them at the Manassas Farmers Market.

After only two years of selling the products at the farmers market, they became so successful that Whole Foods Market began carrying them in their stores including Ashburn, Fair Lakes, Tysons Corner and Vienna. That growth allowed Murphy to open a storefront in Historic Downtown Manassas located at 9115 Center Street.

“We’re on a mission to provide healthy alternatives to the harmful body and home products used regularly by consumers,” she said. “All of our products are free of harmful chemicals, made with organic ingredients and packaged in recycled materials.”

As the store’s Facebook page explains, it’s “a mercantile of all things local.” Along with the signature candles and body care products, Calico Jack’s offers other local wares as well as Virginia peanuts, coffee and tea.

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Calico Jacks is located at corner of Battle and Center street in Historic Downtown Manassas.

“We work with a number of talented artisans who provide the shop with a variety of locally handcrafted items, making the place unique,” she said.

Successfully Betting on Herself Over the years, Murphy has picked up several titles: Navy veteran, wife and mother, and business owner and operator. She feels a special kinship with other entrepreneurs.

“We’ve all taken a leap of faith and bet on ourselves and our communities,” she said. “Having served in the military for ten years, I may be a little more regimented. I am very schedule- and process-oriented.”

Murphy’s husband is also accustomed to the military life. He recently returned from a two-and-half-year tour in Bahrain.

Although she spends most of her free time with her three young children, the Bristow mom recently added another title to her resume: college student. She plans to earn a degree in alternative medicine and obtain a natural products manufacturing certification.

Launching her business has been “a scary endeavor” that required a significant time commitment. With that experience in mind, she offers guidance to others who want to open their own businesses.

“If I were to give anyone advice on beginning the adventure of entrepreneurship, I would tell him or her to be prepared to put in a lot of long hours—especially in the beginning,” she said.

“When things seem overwhelming, it definitely helps to have a strong support system to remind you that you’re working toward your dreams.”

For more information about Calico Jack’s, visit the shop’s website at calicojacksnaturals.com.

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family fun

Go Fly a Kite Story and Photos By Amanda Causey Baity

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lthough National Kite Month took place in April, as long as the wind is blowing and the sun is shining, it’s always a great day to fly a kite. Every time I think about loading up the kids for this activity, I immediately think of “Mary Poppins,” one of my all-time favorite movies. The iconic “Let’s Go Fly a Kite” musical number at the end, where the father realizes that his children are more important than his work, has enough love and happiness to make anyone want to send a kite soaring.

For beginners, try flying in a consistent light to moderate breeze of about 5 to 20 miles per hour. This means you should see leaves and branches moving, but whole trees—even small ones—aren’t swaying yet.

Remember that the wind you feel in your neighborhood is only a fraction of what it will be in a wide-open field.

Never let your child fly a kite on a stormy, or even potentially stormy, day. Despite the example set by Benjamin Franklin, lightning mixed with kites is a recipe for disaster.

Choosing a Kite

Watch it Soar

There are more types of kites available than you might think, but for beginners, you really only need to worry about two: the delta (triangle shaped) and the diamond (see the DIY instructions that follow). Both are simple to assemble and fairly easy to fly.

As for size, there is no “right” answer. A bigger kite will need less wind to get going, but it will have a lot of pull—so on windier days, small children might have a hard time hanging on. Small kites will be easier to manage once they’re in the air but might require a little more patience to get started.

Weather

Most people assume that the breezier the day, the better the kite flying, but that’s not necessarily true. It can be dangerous to fly a kite in overly gusty conditions.

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Once you have a kite and a clear, beautiful day, flying is the easy part. Find a wide-open space at least the size of a soccer field, free from trees and power lines; an actual soccer field works just fine.

With his back to the wind, have your child hold his kite out in front of him. On more windy days, your kite will automatically catch the wind and practically fly itself.

Have him slowly unravel the line to give the kite more altitude and watch it soar. To bring it back down again, slowly wind the line back in. If the wind isn’t quite that strong, your kite might need a little help getting up in the air. Have your child hold the line while you walk the kite about 50 feet away, keeping the line taut. When your child says “Launch!” throw the kite straight up while he quickly pulls the line in, hand over hand. This will create the wind you need, much like running, but with a little more stability. (continues on page 26)

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skills like self-regulation, problem solving, negotiation and critical thinking. These are the skills that we want all students and adults to have.”

At the beginning of each school year, Jones and her assistant informally assess the students’ skills in math, language arts and social and emotional development to help set initial goals. They keep anecdotal records throughout the year to assess students’ learning, which helps the teachers determine students’ interests, guide their planning and update their goals.

“We make individual goals for the students throughout the year. It helps us to focus on each child’s needs whether [they are] academic, social-emotional or speech [related],” she said. “It allows us to teach kids what they need when they are ready to learn it.

“Children are more engaged and selfmotivated when they have some say about what they are learning and when we as adults listen to what they are saying,” Jones continued. “I find the growth to be truly amazing no matter what their goal is. When their eyes light up and they are proud of themselves, it’s the best feeling in the world.”

Working with young kids is her true love and becoming a teacher was inevitable; many in her family teach. “I have learned to see the joy in the simple things. These are the things my students teach me every day,” Jones said. “Head Start is so important because it is helping families.

It’s an investment in our community and our future.”

For additional information, call Head Start at 703-791-8708 or visit pwcs.edu/ academics___programs/head_start.

Jennifer Lazzo (jlazzo@princewilliamliving. com) is a freelance writer and editor who earned a B.A. in technical journalism and political science from Colorado State University. She lives with her husband and twin girls in Montclair.

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KITE (continued from page 24) As the kite gains altitude, let the line back out. If you are still having trouble, have your child run with the kite and watch for any odd movements. If the kite is spinning or swaying, it may not be assembled correctly.

The Benefits of Flying Kites

Although not strenuous most of the time, kiting is quite a healthy activity! It’s good exercise for your eyes, focusing near and far at the same time. Breathe that fresh air and soak up some vitamin D, but don’t forget the sunscreen!

You can even fit in a bit of moderate exercise sometimes as you walk or run while searching for faster air.

How to Make a Diamond Kite Materials • Two wooden dowels or straight sticks • Scissors and a craft knife • String or twine • Glue • Lightweight fabric, nylon or plastic • Ribbon or extra fabric for the tail • Knitting needle or hole punch Instructions • Cut a notch in both ends of the sticks using a craft knife. The notch should be deep enough for the string or twine.

• Mark the center of the stick that will be horizontal.

Make a cross using the two sticks. Place the horizontal stick about 2/3 of the way up on the vertical stick. Make sure the horizontal piece is at a right angle to the vertical one. Tie the two sticks together by wrapping the string securely around the center points making a crossed pattern. After the sticks are secure, tie a knot with the string.

• Note: Do not cut the long end of the string yet! Wrap the long end of the string and secure it to the notch at the top of the vertical stick. Work your way around the kite, placing the string in the notched points. You will create a frame for the kite. Remember to keep the string taut and wrap it back to the center of the kite frame. Tie a knot again to secure the string.

• Lay the kite frame on top of your fabric or nylon and cut the fabric around the frame, allowing at least an extra 1-2 inches all the way around.

• Fold the fabric or nylon over the edges of the kite frame and glue to secure. Reinforce the top and bottom tips of the kite with extra glue.

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• Use a hole punch or knitting needle to create holes at the top and bottom of the kite. Cut string and thread one end through the top hole and the other end through the bottom hole. Secure both ends with a knot. This string is the kite’s bridle.

• Tie the end of the flying string to the bridle— about 1/3 down from the top.

• Attach additional string to the bottom hole and tie cloth bows or ribbons for the kite tail.

To see more detailed photos of this craft, visit pwliving. com and look under Family Fun. Amanda Causey Baity (abaity@princewilliamliving.com), Prince William Living’s director of operations and photo editor, also blogs about thrifty family activities on her blog GreenOwlCrafts.com.

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home & hearth Stage Your Home Before You Sell: 6 Reasons Why You Should

By Marcia Goodman

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erhaps you’ve only experienced home staging on The Home and Garden Channel, but it’s becoming more and more mainstream in the real estate field. Staging involves considering the layout of your furniture and décor and strategically arranging it in the most optimal manner. Staging sprinkles a little bit of magic into your home, and who doesn’t want a little magic on their side when trying to sell?

Benefits of Staging Your Home

Here are the top six benefits to staging: 1. Homes that are professionally staged typically sell for higher prices—in fact, potentially 10 percent more! It’s well worth the investment.

2. Staged homes also sell faster. You’ll have to prepare for fewer showings and open houses if you opt for staging services, which saves you time, money and headaches.

3. Home staging helps bring out the best. Staging can create illusions of more light and space and generate ideas of what the home could become to your prospective buyers. Think bigger, brighter, warmer and even more welcoming. And stagers will take care of depersonalizing your home, too, which helps buyers envision themselves in it.

4. Staging helps buyers overlook your home’s flaws. When they are so focused on the beauty and imagining themselves living there, the flaws don’t jump out at them.

5. Home staging makes your home stand out from others on the market. You’ll make a favorable first impression on your buyers. Staging also allows for taking great pictures. Since most home shopping is now done online, staging great photos is your key to getting more buyers in the door.

6. Staging ensures each room has a purpose. Buyers love walking into rooms and thinking, “Oh that’s a great use for this space.” It gets them excited and more interested in purchasing your home.

Some people still prickle at the idea of rearranging their homes. Think about it this way. You’ve created the best living area for you and your family. A professional stager will work to create optimized spaces that will appeal to the masses. While it can be difficult to accept the changes, remember to focus on the benefits. You won’t be sorry.

Marcia Goodman, a realtor with Samson Properties, Gainesville, VA, is a highly credentialed, experienced staging realtor specializing in residential real estate. To learn more about how she can help you prepare for your next move, or to receive her free staging eBook, contact Marcia by clicking here or calling 703-819-4776.

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Georgee’s Grill Defies the Restaurant Industry Odds

By Ashley Claire Simpson | Photos by Mark Gilvey

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o one launches a restaurant to make an easy profit. Alina Mourtaza, owner of Georgee’s Grill, knows firsthand that it takes far more than a sound business model to build and maintain a successful dining establishment. Studies show that most restaurants close within the first year, and to defy those odds, Mourtaza and her family have poured a lot of heart into Georgee’s Grill, which opened in January 2017. “We’ve been open for a little over a year,” Mourtaza said. “The name, ‘Georgee’s Grill,’ is a nod to our American forefathers and to Virginia. It’s also broad enough not to put any implicit ideas or notions about the kind of experience you’ll have when you walk into our space for the first time. We are very meticulous about every sensory aspect, from sight to smell to sound. We curate all of these things with a great deal of consideration. The experience is truly unique, and the name had to reflect that without being heavy-handed.”

A Melting Pot When it came to forming a concept for Georgee’s Grill, Mourtaza found a way to merge different elements of her personal history.

“Growing up in the South, combined with my parents’ heritage, exposed me to these seemingly divergent—but actually similar, in some ways—culinary traditions,” Mourtaza said. “I’m the eldest of four, and when I was in high school, my parents were both working, so I took on some dinner preparation duties because I’d always enjoyed helping whomever happened to be in the kitchen.”

Southern cooking and Afghan cuisine meet frequently at Georgee’s Grill. Mourtaza insists that taste buds often find all

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Southern cooking and Afghan cuisine allow a diner’s tastebuds to experience a satisfying yet different culinary experience.

the different spices and flavors to be complementary, leading to a satisfying yet different culinary experience.

“All of the dishes on the menu make sense together even if it may not appear that way at first glance,” she said. “The flavors are complementary. We often are asked about the heat factor in our dishes, but unless stated on the menu, there’s nothing eyewateringly spicy.”

The Georgee’s Grill team has already noticed the fan favorites, too.

“The kabobs are all consistently loved by folks,” Mourtaza said.

“We have a mint lemonade and Moroccan Mint hot tea that are also popular. Everything is handmade to order and fresh.”

guests entering our home.”

In some ways, patrons are entering the Mourtaza home when they walk in the doors of Georgee’s Grill: Alina, Joe and their daughter work at the restaurant.

The Russell House, a historic venue, is also part of Georgee’s Grill.

Keeping History Alive In addition to the cultural blend, this new restaurant also merges with the old as Georgee’s Grill’s business booms out of Russell House, a historic venue. Mourtaza simply couldn’t pass up the chance to run her dream business out of a structure steeped in local history.

The Russell House, she explained, is one of the last vestiges of the rural community that Prince William County once was. “An opportunity came up unexpectedly when a friend of ours told us that the Russell House [now owned by the Prince William County Historical Commission] was available to lease,” Mourtaza recalled. “The space had such an inviting energy and was too steeped in Virginia history to pass up. We have so few of these historical buildings left in this area; it seemed like the perfect place to bring people together from all walks of life. It’s a community space at the end of the day, and even if some folks are forgetting that this country is a beautiful melting pot, we never will.”

“The space itself is completely unique,” she continued. “There are four very distinct rooms, each with its own energy. I had always been enamored with ‘tea culture,’ which like soccer is a big thing almost everywhere else except for the Americas. I used the distinct look and energy of each of the four rooms as my guide; each one reflected the aesthetic qualities of a tea house from a different country.”

A Place to Feel at Home The hardworking team at Georgee’s Grill has created what they believe is a place not only for people to fuel themselves with food, but also to connect with their community.

“Our guests leave happy, and we’ve been fortunate enough to receive their praise online, and we consider that as our biggest success,” she said. “We don’t take people’s time or money for granted, so we aim to give the best possible service and food as possible. Our guests can see that, which is great.”

Alina has her husband, Joe Mourtaza, to thank for these satisfied customers. “I run the front of the house, taking care of our customers,” Joe said. “I make sure they are treated like they are

“It is very much a family affair,” Joe said. “My daughter, Iman, comes in every day to help run Georgee’s. She serves guests, makes our desserts and helps with other creative tasks. We have our moments as we are together 24/7, but there is no one else I’d rather be doing this with.”

In addition to sharing the dream of opening a restaurant, Alina and Joe are also in sync with their goals for Georgee’s Grill.

“My goal is to continue what we are doing now, serving the community with delicious, authentic, homemade food from the heart,” Joe said, a sentiment that Alina echoed.

They will keep working to ensure a pleasant diner experience, too. As of now, there are lunch and dinner specials throughout the week. Reservations are accepted, but the Mourtazas also work hard to keep a relaxed atmosphere.

“Reservations are a good idea from Friday through Sunday but not required,” Alina said. “We just ask that guests are patient during our busy dinner service hours and the weekends because as I said, everything is made in-house and takes time. There aren’t painfully long waits, but it’s also not a fast-food joint. We want people to relax and enjoy the space, company and food, and even have tea after dinner. There’s no rushing our guests out the door.”

The Mourtaza Family’s Next Chapter The essence of the American story is that everyone’s personal history conglomerates to form something better, and special, and Alina is everyday forming her own piece of the puzzle within her restaurant walls.

“This is a celebration of the American experience, and mine just happens to be from the perspective of a first-generation American from pre-Soviet era Afghanistan,” Alina said. “I didn’t want the culinary practices of that country to fade away. There’s a real fear of losing parts of the culture that existed before over thirty years of war.”

To learn more, visit georgeesgrill.com.

Ashley Claire Simpson (asimpson@princewilliamliving.com) is a corporate communications professional by day, but her real passion is learning more about this community and the world by writing. She has been crafting features and human interest articles since her college newspaper days at the University of Virginia. prince william living May 2018

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your finances Working Part-Time in Retirement Can Impact Your Finances in Surprising Ways

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raditionally, retirement means leaving the workforce to pursue decades of relaxation. However, today’s retirees and pre-retirees are reshaping what it means to leave the workforce.

Retirement may be an opportunity to open a small business, start consulting or land a side job that explores your passions.

If your next phase includes earning an income, there are some financial considerations to keep in mind: 1. Social Security could be reduced. If you haven’t yet reached full retirement age (65 or older) and already collect benefits, the wages you earn through continued work could result in reduced Social Security payments. In 2017, an individual earning more than $16,920 who hasn’t reached full retirement age will see a $1 reduction in Social Security benefits for every $2 earned above that level. The earnings limit is higher in the year you reach full retirement age and no longer applies after you reach full retirement age. If you haven’t already claimed Social Security, you may wish to delay your benefits to earn a higher amount later in life.

2. Prepare for higher taxes. If you are taking income from retirement accounts or generating earnings from your savings or investments, at least some of that money is subject to tax.

Earning income from work may move you into a higher marginal tax bracket, meaning those distributions and investment earnings could be taxed at a higher rate. Be prepared for a potential bump in your tax bill.

3. Keep saving money. Ongoing work may allow you to preserve your retirement savings for later in life and even continue to build those savings. As long as you have earned income, you can put money away in tax-advantaged retirement plans. This includes an employer-sponsored plan, if it is available to you, a traditional IRA, or a Roth IRA. Contributions to traditional IRAs can only continue up to the year in which you turn 70-1/2. If you earn income past that point, you may be able to continue making contributions to a Roth IRA indefinitely, depending on your income level.

4. Pay attention to health insurance. Even if you retain health care coverage from an employer, you should consider signing up for Medicare Part A at age 65. There is generally no cost, and it provides coverage for care in hospitals and other institutions.

Talk to your employer about whether you should sign up for Medicare Part B (a monthly premium applies). You may be able to delay doing so if you are covered by your employer’s plan without being subject to a 10 percent annual penalty for delaying enrollment in Part B. Check the rules carefully before you turn 65.

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Whatever your motivation for continuing to earn a paycheck, the income you earn could impact several aspects of your financial life. Evaluating and planning for the effects working will have on your finances may help you feel more confident about living decades in retirement.

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calendar Prince William Living Presents Breakfast with an Expert Thurs. May 3 | 8 a.m.

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

Leadercast 2018 @ Mason’s SciTech Campus

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George Mason University Science & Technology Campus 10945 George Mason Circle, Manassas Want to become better equipped to lead others? Then learn to lead yourself first.

Mason’s SciTech Campus is a host site for this year’s Leadercast Live simulcast. Join other leaders from the community.

A continental breakfast, lunch, and snacks are included in your ticket price. $110; 703-993-8355.

Downtown Historic Manassas Farmers Market

Thursdays and Saturdays | 7:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.

The Farmers Market can be found on Thursdays through mid-November in the Harris Pavilion in Historic Downtown Manassas and Saturdays in the Prince William lot, across from the new Baldwin Elementary. visitmanassas.org/listings/ farmers-market

LeaseWeb Manassas Airshow

Sat. May 5 | 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Manassas Regional Airport 10600 Harry J. Parrish Blvd., Manassas The airshow features both civilian and military airshow performers from around North America in aircraft ranging from

warbirds and vintage airplanes to unlimited class aerobatic and modern-day military marvels of engineering. This year, the Leaseweb Manassas Airshow will be highlighting many of the organizations in the area that promote careers in the trades and STEM.

¡Acompáñanos!: A Journey of Latin Favorites from Boléro to Carmen

Sat. May 5 | 7:30 p.m.

Hylton Performing Arts Center 10960 George Mason Circle, Manassas The Old Bridge Chamber Orchestra concludes its 20th Season with a stirring, passionate journey of Spain and Latin America. Tickets: hyltoncenter.org

Bolero & Carmina Burana

Fri. May 11 | 7 p.m.

Hylton Performing Arts Center 10960 George Mason Circle, Manassas Don’t miss this thrilling presentation of the world premiere of Bolero and the revival of the wildly successful debut performance of Virginia National Ballet, Carmina Burana. One night only.

Tickets: hyltoncenter.org.

Spring Yard Sale

Sat. May 12 | 8 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Manassas Park Community Center 99 Adams St., Manassas Park What’s the best way to celebrate all that spring cleaning? A yard sale, of course!

Clean out your attics, basements, garages, and sell at this popular event. $7/space; contact kcollier@manassasparkva.gov.

Manassas Viking Festival

Sat. May 12 | 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Harris Pavilion, 9201 Center St., and Manassas Museum Lawn, 9101 Prince William St., Manassas Scandinavian music, dancing, food, vendors and special “guests,” fun for the whole family! Viking reenactment groups will set up camp on the Manassas Museum lawn, where they will demonstrate scenes from daily life during the Viking era, including iron work, tool making, wood carving, working with wool, archery skills and period fighting.

Bennett School Hard Hat Tours

Sat. May 12 | 11 a.m., 1 p.m., 3 p.m.

Bennett School 9300 Lee Avenue, Manassas Bennett School was built in 1909 as an agricultural high school through a grant from the Virginia General Assembly. It was never used for its intended purpose, but instead it was used as an elementary school until 1969. Bennett School is an active construction site so please dress appropriately, including closed-toed shoes.

Hard hats (provided) must be worn. For more information and reservations, please contact 703-792-4754. $10.

Mother’s Day at La Grange

Sun. May 13 | 10 a.m.

La Grange Winery 4970 Antioch Road, Haymarket Come celebrate Mother’s Day at La Grange. Mothers receive a free tasting while they are here. The Bone BBQ will serve delicious food and live music from 1-5 p.m. Bring picnic blankets!

Prince William Living’s Lunch with the Publisher

Wed. May 16 | 11:30 a.m.

Prince William Chamber of Commerce 9720 Capital Ct., #203, Manassas Are you an advertiser with Prince William Living or interested in becoming one?

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

One Love: Celebration of Life with the Arts

Fri. May 18 | 6 – 9 p.m.

Sat. May 19 | 10 a.m. – 10 p.m.

Sun. May 20 | 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Historic Downtown Manassas One Love is a transformative threeday multi-media art event that is a celebration of life and our diverse artistic community. Includes juried art show, live performances, a marketplace, and more.

Have an event? Visit princewilliamliving.com/events to submit details to our online calendar.

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National Kids to Parks Day

Sat. May 19 | 10:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Leesylvania State Park 2001 Daniel K. Ludwig Drive, Woodbridge Join a ranger for some exciting outdoor activities for National Kids to Parks Day. Build a bird house, wildlife scavenger hunt, osprey observation. 703-583-6904.

Armed Forces Through the Ages at Rippon Lodge

Sat. May 19 | 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Rippon Lodge 15520 Blackburn Road, Woodbridge Celebrate the Armed Forces with Rippon Lodge, from the earliest organized armies to the modern age, view encampments of soldiers of all military branches and centuries. Living history presentations, military vehicles displays and cavalry, and much more during this special one-day event. $5.

Taste of Lake Ridge

Sat. May 19 | 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Reid’s Prospect 4630 Prince William Parkway, Woodbridge Spring into Summer FEASTival of food! Exhibitors, food vendor tasting, entertainment and more. Plenty of entertainment/live music.

Children’s Day

Sat. May 19 | 1-3 p.m.

Weems-Botts Museum Annex 3944 Cameron St., Dumfries Historic Dumfries Virginia, Inc. is bringing back its Free Children’s Days program sponsored by Walmart. Each program includes a themed learning activity and craft and small snack/ beverage. RSVP to Karleen Kovalcik at (703) 221-2218.

Paranormal 101 at Brentsville Sat. May 19 | 7 p.m.

Brentsville Courthouse Historic Centre 12229 Bristow Rd., Bristow Brentsville Courthouse Historic Centre is partnering with East Coast Research and Investigation of the Paranormal (ECRIP) to host a paranormal seminar and investigation. Participants will first attend a seminar with discussions

about various theories and current techniques. Afterwards, participants will work alongside members of ECRIP in a paranormal investigation. $70 per person for seminar & investigation, $40 for just the seminar, reservations required.

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Wellington Community Yard Sale

Sat. May 19 & Sun. May 20 | 8 a.m. – Noon Located in the City of Manassas, attend this community’s semi-annual yard sale. Individual homes participate, so be prepared to walk or drive thru the neighborhood. wellingtonca.org/events.

Prince William Living’s Extraordinary Teens Awards 2018

Thurs. May 31st | 5:30 p.m.

Holiday Inn, Manasss, VA We were pleased to have so many qualified, service-oriented teens nominated. Winners will be announced in our June issue. All nominees will be recognized at our Awards after-hours to be held on Tuesday, May 31st at 5:30 p.m. at the Holiday Inn DumfriesQuantico Center. Please join us and celebrate these amazing teens. pwliving.com/extraordinaryteens Tickets are $20 All proceeds go to GiveBackpw.org scholarship fund.

Museum Kids Monday!

Mon. May 21 | 10 – 11 a.m.

Ben Lomond Historic Site 10321 Sudley Manor Drive, Manassas Bring your child to Ben Lomond to explore history through sight, sound, smell, and touch with hands-on activities and crafts! Topics vary each month and will include subjects such as archaeology, plants, and 19th century toys. Adult must stay to participate with children. $5 per child, ages 9 and under.

Flags for Heroes

Sat. May 26 | 9 – 11 a.m.

Town of Haymarket Park The Gainesville Haymarket Rotary Club will install a Memorial Field of Flags. Sponsor a flag, honor a veteran, firefighter, police officer, teacher, any hero that you feel deserves to be honored. Your flag will support Semper K9 (SemperK9.org), a non-profit which provides service dogs to combat veterans.

Woodbridge Beer Fest

Sat. May 26 | 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Brew Republic Bierwerks 15201 Potomac Town Place, Woodbridge We’re taking over the main drag of Stonebridge for the second annual Woodbridge Beer Fest and filling it with beer, food, some wine, root beer (for the kids), and a ton of fun for adults and kids alike. Tickets: brewrepublic.beer/gear/ beer-fest/.

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