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Historic Vienna Bereavement Group to Announces 2016 Hold Volunteer Training Used Book Sale Comfort Zone Camp, a nonprofit organization that The Historic Vienna, Inc. (HVI) Annual Used Book provides free therapeutic grief programs for young Sale will be held from Friday, April 1, through Sun- people ages 5-25 who have experienced the death of day, April 3, at a new location. This year’s venue will a parent, guardian, or sibling, is holding a volun- be Patriot Hall, on the second floor of Dyer-Gunnel teering training on Saturday, April 9 at St. Mark American Legion Post 180, 330 Center Street, N, Catholic Church in Vienna. Vienna. Hours for the event are 7-9 p.m. on Friday, Volunteer opportunities include: Big Buddy men- April 1; 9 a.m. till 7 p.m. on Saturday, April 2; and tor (matched 1:1 with a camper), nurse, support noon until 5 p.m. on the Sunday, April 3. group facilitator, photographer, general camp volun- Friday evening will be a special reception and pre- teer (logistical support staff). sale for Historic Vienna members only. Those wish- Make a difference in the life of a grieving child – ing to attend the pre-sale who are not members of become a mentor or group facilitator. Historic Vienna will be able to join at the door. Training provides education regarding childhood Persons wishing to donate books are asked to leave bereavement, and prepares volunteers to take part them on the front porch of the Freeman Store and in camp programs. All volunteers are required to Museum, 131 Church Street, NE, Vienna. Books are complete the six hour training before attending camp being sorted into several dozen categories including The church is located at 9970 Vale Road, Vienna. cooking, history, arts, mystery, religion, health, travel, Training is from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. foreign language and much more. Children’s books For more details and to register as a volunteer for are most welcome. Please do not donate magazines, training, go to http://www.comfortzonecamp.org/ textbooks, condensed books, romance novels or sets volunteers/application. of encyclopedia. All proceeds from the book sale are used to sup- port the operation of Historic Vienna and the Free- Vietnam Veterans to Host man Store and Museum. Strategic Nuclear Vienna Citizen Survey on Threat Talk Chapter 227, Vietnam Veterans of America Inc., Town Services invites all veterans, friends and the general public to Town of Vienna residents will soon receive the 2016 attend the April 21 chapter meeting at Neighbor’s Town of Vienna Citizen Survey in their mailboxes. Restaurant, 262D Cedar Lane, Cedar Lane Shopping Surveys, accompanied by a cover letter from Mayor Center, Vienna, at 7:30 p.m. For information, call Laurie DiRocco, are scheduled to arrive about mid- Len Ignatowski at 703-255-0353 or visit the web site month at randomly selected households. at www.vva227.org. Jay E. Kalner, Vietnam War vet- The survey provides an opportunity for residents eran and retired CIA senior analyst, will discuss how to rate the Town on a variety qualities and services. the CIA assessed Russia’s strategic nuclear weapon Among the more than 100 questions on the five-page threat for arms control negotiations during the 1970s survey are queries like: How would you rate the qual- and 80s. He served as the intelligence adviser for ity of life or sense of community in the Town of Ambassador Max Kampelman at the Nuclear and Vienna? Are you satisfied with police response times, Space Arms Talks in Geneva in 1985-1987. leaf pick-up service, and accessibility to Town parks? The membership serves as a “Fire Support Base” What do you think about the Town calendar and for veterans who are seeking closure on their Tour website? of Duty and a renewal of their Vietnam camarade- Citizen responses will be critical to helping Town rie. The chapter supports veteran’s activities and non- of Vienna councilmembers and staff better plan, man- veteran community projects. age, and improve services and programs.

2 ❖ Vienna/Oakton Connection ❖ March 9-15, 2016 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Vienna/Oakton Connection Editor Kemal Kurspahic News 703-778-9414 or [email protected] Four-Cent Tax Increase, With Side of Vitriol Reconsideration hours later gives same result; flexibility,” McKay said. “They’ve boxed in the Board of Supervisors and tied our hands. board will consider putting meals tax to referendum in November. It’s now nearly impossible to meet the superintendent’s request. I strongly believe By Ken Moore that would have been possible at 5 cents The Connection and that is why I put forward this respon- sible rate.” uesday morning, the Fairfax Springfield Supervisor Pat Herrity spoke County Board of Supervisors against raising the tax rate. “Our residents T voted for a four-cent tax rate are having to make difficult decisions increase, advertising a tax rate around their kitchen tables as job and wage of $1.13 per $100 of assessed value. Hours growth stagnates. We need to get our later, a call to reconsider a higher rate economy going and the commercial tax base sparked bitterness, anger and even disgust. back. ... Until then, we have to make the In the end, the outcome was the same. same tough choices that our residents are The board rejected Budget Chair Jeff having to make and until we do I cannot McKay’s motion for a five-cent increase on ask them to absorb a six-percent increase a 5-5 vote and Mount Vernon Supervisor this year.” Daniel Storck’s motion to have a six-cent increase by a 3-7 vote. But hours later Tuesday afternoon, March “The Board of 1 after afternoon public hearings were fi- Supervisors’ decision nalized, Supervisor John Foust’s motions to reconsider its advertised tax rate raised today to set the jointly by Sully Supervisor Kathy Smith — Budget Town Meetings a tool permitted by Roberts Rules of Order advertised (maximum) — set off fireworks. ❖ Providence District Budget Council Budget Town Hall Meeting “I’m sorry, it’s appalling, it’s embarrass- Wednesday, March 9, 7 p.m., Providence Community Center - 3001 Vaden tax rate at four cents is ing,” said Providence Supervisor Linda Drive, Fairfax - Multi-Purpose Room 2 disappointing because it Smyth. “We’re starting a budget session on ❖ Mason District Budget Meeting the worst foot. We had a full discussion this Wednesday, March 16, 7 p.m., Mason District Government Center, 6507 Colum- guarantees that the morning.” bia Pike, Annandale - Main Community Room “A robust discussion,” said Hunter Mill ❖ Springfield District Budget Meeting county and schools Supervisor Cathy Hudgins. Wednesday, March 23, 7 p.m., West Springfield Government Center - 6140 Hudgins said she had come to the meet- Rolling Road, Springfield - Community Room budgets cannot both be ing planning to advocate for a five-cent in- ❖ Dranesville District Budget Meeting / McLean Citizens Association crease, but said she was “disturbed” by the (MCA) fully funded, denying the reconsideration. “This is childish play, that Wednesday, March 23, 7:30 p.m., McLean Community Center, 1234 Ingleside once you didn’t get your way, you’re going Avenue, McLean community its rightful to bring it back.” ❖ Braddock District Budget Meeting role in that Speaking of the School Board, she added, Monday, March 28, 7:30 p.m., Robinson Secondary School - “Recital Hall” - “You can’t always have it your way.” 5035 Sideburn Road, Fairfax conversation.” Mason Supervisor Penny Gross: “I don’t ❖ Lee District Association of Civic Organizations Community Budget think we should be supporting voter’s re- Meeting — School Board Chairman Pat Hynes morse.” Wednesday, March 30, 7 p.m., Lee District Governmental Center - 6121 “The ends do not justify the means,” said Franconia Road, Alexandria Braddock Supervisor John Cook, who had ❖ Dranesville District / Great Falls Citizen’s Association Budget The board also asked for more informa- reluctantly supported the four-cent in- Meeting tion regarding putting a meals tax on the crease. “I don’t want anybody thinking there Thursday, March 31, 7 p.m., The Great Falls Grange, 9818 Georgetown Pike, ballot in November. The board’s legislative was a mistake.” Great Falls agenda has supported diversifying the tax Foust kept composed. If there’s not base, taking some tax burden off enough support, he said, “we’ll find out. We homeowners, according to a statement by have this process available to us.” the county. Under state law, if the board Lee Supervisor McKay said, “I support wishes to adopt a meals tax, the voters must this, to get back to the original, responsible and other school advocates have been lean- School Board Chairman Pat Hynes. decide in the form of a referendum. The motion that I made,” for a 5-cent increase. ing heavily on the Board of Supervisors to Cook directed a rebuke at the School restaurant industry and chambers of com- Chairman Sharon Bulova kept order, and advertise a higher tax increase to “fully Board. “If we don’t do it exactly the way merce have strongly opposed a meals tax. supported the motion to reconsider. fund” the school budget. The discourse has you want, [you say] ‘you are bad people.’ The County Executive’s Advertised Bud- “There’s a process that allows for this,” not always been collegial. We’re not. I have children in the school sys- get, which calls for a four-cent increase, said Bulova. “So I am respectful that a mem- “The Board of Supervisors’ decision today tem too.” transfers more than $2 billion to FCPS and ber asked for it to be reconsidered.” to set the advertised (maximum) tax rate at provides over 52 percent of County Gen- The motion to reconsider failed with a 5- four cents is disappointing because it guar- THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS can eral Fund revenues to the schools, accord- to-5 tie vote. antees that the county and schools budgets adopt a tax rate that is lower, but not higher, ing to county documents. cannot both be fully funded, denying the than what was advertised at its board meet- There are a number of opportunities for THE BUDGET BUILT and presented by community its rightful role in that conver- ing Tuesday, March 1. residents to share comments and concerns County Executive Ed Long calls for a four- sation. Today’s decision is discouraging for Each penny on the real estate tax rate regarding the county budget between now cent tax rate increase, about $300 for the the thousands of community members who provides $23 million in revenue. and April 19. In addition to budget town average household in Fairfax County, but have reached out to the School Board and The motion to advertise a four-cent in- meetings and forums throughout the also left Fairfax County Public Schools with the Board of Supervisors this year to advo- crease passed 7-to-3. county, three days of budget public hear- a shortfall of $68 million. cate for a voice in this very important con- “I’m disappointed that the same people ings will be held at the Fairfax County Gov- The Fairfax County School Board, parents versation about values and priorities,” said who advocated for flexibility voted against ernment Center on April 5-7. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Vienna/Oakton Connection ❖ March 9-15, 2016 ❖ 3 News Commission Recognizes Outstanding Women in Fairfax County Government Photos by Tim Peterson/The Connection By Tim Peterson ”I’ve benefited from The Connection years of wonderful dwyna Wingo of the Chantilly area leadership of women began her career with Fairfax ECounty as a nurse in the Health in Fairfax County.” Department on Sep. 1, 1965 and worked her last full day Oct. 1, 2011. —Board of Supervisors Wingo graduated from the University of Chairman Sharon Bulova Virginia nursing school in 1964 and decided she didn’t much care for rotating and night shifts. Looking for a more regular sched- ule, she found work in “Home Health,” pro- Laura Sizemore, a junior at Lake viding health services for individuals out- Braddock Secondary School and in her sec- side the hospital. ond year as the student representative to “The bug of public health really stuck,” the Fairfax County Commission for Women, she said. “And I was on the cutting edge of was in the audience for the recognition cer- public health back then. Home visits, com- emony. munity clinics, I did it all. And I never gave “I bring the perspective of teenagers to up on my love of patient care.” the commission,” Sizemore said, “I know Wingo now works as part-time on special the school side of issues like dress code and projects for the Fairfax County Health De- Board of Supervisors Chairman Sharon Bulova addresses the Fairfax sexual harassment.” partment, including a car seat program for County Commission for Women recognition program. families whose income is low enough to make them eligible. She started with the project four years ago and said to date thousands of car seats have been given out. Wingo is the longest-tenured of 12 women honored by the Fairfax County Commission for Women on March 1, Super Tuesday, at the Government Center prior to the Board of Lake Braddock Pat Harrison is Donna Bird a Pat Burton is a Beth Imming is a Linda O’Brien is Supervisors regular meeting. Secondary School Deputy County business analyst management public health an administrative “I was absolutely floored junior Laura Executive for for Special analyst II with nurse II with the assistant III with when I got the email,” Wingo Sizemore is the Human Services Projects with the Department of Department of the Reston Dis- said. “Fairfax County has been student represen- and spoke on Department of Cable and Con- Public Health, trict Station of very dear to me. I’ve had op- tative to the behalf of the Public Safety sumer Services. Annandale office. the Fairfax portunities in Fairfax County Fairfax County Commission for Communications. County Police with the Health Department.” Commission for Women during Department. Board of Supervisors Chair- Women. the proclamation man Sharon Bulova spoke to ceremony with the group before moving into the Board of the Board’s auditorium to be- Supervisors gin the regular business meet- recognizing ing. March as The Chairman opened with Women’s History her response when people ask Month. her what the obstacles were to her achieving her success in public elected office. Deanna Velasco is Edwyna Wingo “I’ve benefitted from years of Nancy Stallings is an administrative works as a public wonderful leadership of an investigator assistant IV in the health Nurse II Susan Woodruff women in Fairfax County,” Mary Rezzarday- for the Depart- Department of with the Depart- retired Jan. 21, Bulova said, referencing the White is currently ments of Planning Family Services, ment of Public 2016, as Director late Jean Packard, the first library assistant and Zoning, and Self Sufficiency Health. of the Depart- woman to serve as Chairman of II for youth Code Compliance. Division, Fraud ment of Human the Board of Supervisors, services in the and Investigation Resources. Audrey Moore and Kate Hanley. Fairfax City Re- Unit. “They’ve paved the way for gional Library. To see the 12 women honored for their me,” Bulova continued. Then Doris Robey is a ment, represented a collective 433 years of vast careers with Fairfax County, Sizemore transitioning and acknowledging the 12 manager in the service. said it inspires her to work hard and do what women being recognized by the Commis- Department of The 12th, Deputy County Executive for she wants with her life, “not what people sion, she thanked them each for “your Tax Administra- Human Services Pat Harrison, was sched- want me to do,” she said. knowledge, and the way you served Fairfax tion, Personal uled to speak on behalf of the Commission The junior said computer science is a big County.” Property and for Women during a proclamation ceremony passion and she plans to pursue a career in Eleven women, each having spent 40 Business License with the Board of Supervisors recognizing science, technology, engineering and math- years or more with Fairfax County govern- division. March as Women’s History Month. ematics, or government.

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Notable incidents from the Town of Vienna Police Department from Feb. 26 to March 3. Fraud - 1100 Block Pekay - 700 Block Courthouse Road, SW. toxicated - 500 Block Tapawingo Street, SW. Between Feb. 1 at Feb. 26, 3 p.m. A resident reported Road, SW. Feb. 27, 7:53 p.m. An 12:01 a.m. and Feb. 27 at 7:36 she was at the Vienna Dog Park officer responded to the area for p.m. A resident reported she at- with her dog when another dog, a the report of a two vehicle crash. tempted to apply for a loan and medium to large, Labrador mix, Upon arriving on the scene he de- found that someone else had at- approached her dog and would termined the driver of the striking tached their name to her account. not leave it alone. She stated she vehicle was traveling eastbound She stated the access to her credit attempted to separate the two on Tapawingo Road, SW when he report had been blocked and when she was bit on the lip and struck a legally parked vehicle. flagged as fraudulent. This case is ear. She stated the dog did not Upon his interaction with the being investigated. appear to have an owner and fled driver he the area. An officer informed her determined he may have been Destruction of Property - he would make every attempt to impaired. After failing to complete 1000 Block Park Street, SE. Be- locate the dog and owner. The citi- a series of field sobriety tests, and tween Feb. 22 at 12:24 p.m. and zen informed him she had started concerned for the injuries he sus- March 01 at 12:24 p.m. A resident the post exposure treatment. This tained in the crash, Fairfax County reported he placed a “For Rent” case is being investigated. Fire and Rescue personnel were sign in his front yard, which was summoned to evaluate the injuries secured with a chain to a utility Open Door - Jiffy Lube, 210 the driver had sustained in the pole. He stated he returned to the Maple Ave., West. Feb. 26, 7:13 crash. The driver was transported property and found the frame to p.m. An alarm company reported to an area hospital for treatment the sign, still intact, but the printed a business alarm had been acti- of those injuries. He was also given portion had been torn from the vated. An officer responded and the opportunity to provide a sign. found a door had been left un- sample of his blood for analysis. locked. He along with another of- After the analysis, and treatment Vandalism - 377 Maple Ave., ficer searched the business and for his injuries, the driver, a 39- West. Feb. 25 between 5 p.m. and found nothing out of place. As they year-old man from Frederick 11:13 p.m. An employee returned were leaving an employee re- Street, SW in Vienna was trans- to his vehicle, after his shift, to find turned and stated he may have left ported to the Fairfax County Adult his vehicle had been keyed. the door unlocked. Detention Center where he was

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Don Park Display Advertising Supervisor Hudgins on Proposed County Budget ate some of the burden from our homeowners, 703-778-9420 [email protected] “I remain committed to all our county resi- ered the impact on all the real estate taxpayers. we must minimize overdependence on the Real dents and to our school system and would like In the FY 2017 budget, the County Execu- Estate Tax revenue. Therefore, at March 1 Andrea Smith Classified Advertising to share the following information. tive recommended a three percent increase in Board meeting, on my motion, the Board di- 703-778-9411 As you may know, the annual real estate tax the funds transferred to the school system. It rected county staff to provide the following [email protected] is a combination of the Jan. 1 assessed prop- was, and remains, my belief that our school information regarding a Meal Tax: Debbie Funk erty value and a real estate tax rate determined system requires additional support, and we a. An updated report from the 2014 National Sales 703-778-9444 each year by the Fairfax County Board of Su- must have a serious conversation about those “Meals Tax in Fairfax County Task Force;” [email protected] pervisors. This year Fairfax County property needs, the county’s needs, and the ability of b. A timeline of implementation of the increased 1.2 percent over last year’s assessed our residents to support our collective needs. meal tax for the restaurant industry should a David Griffin Marketing Assistant values. In Hunter Mill District, as a whole, A word of explanation: In this budget, each meals tax referendum be successful; 703-778-9431 property values do better than the county av- penny in the Real Estate Tax rate produces ap- c. An explanation of the cost relating to [email protected] erage; our increase was 1.6 percent. proximately $23 million in revenue. Therefore, implementation to help the industry prepare On March 1 2016, at the General Meeting of the Board approved advertised rate of $0.04 for implementation should a meals tax refer- Editor & Publisher Mary Kimm the Board of Supervisors, the Board voted to higher at $1.13 will raise the average endum be successful; and [email protected] advertise a maximum Real Estate Rate of $1.13 homeowner’s tax bill $303.86 over last year’s d. An implementation timeline for the @MaryKimm per $100 of assessed value of property. This is tax bill. Board of Supervisors and steps necessary to Executive Vice President an increase of $0.04 from the previous year. As a taxpayer and supervisor, I recognize and be in compliance for a November 8, 2016 vot- Jerry Vernon As in past budget cycles, the Board of Super- share concerns regarding the increase to our ers referendum. [email protected] visors tried to set the Real Estate Tax Rate at a tax assessment. I hope you share my concern Again, I remain committed to our county Editor in Chief level sufficient to fund the service needs of the in the limited taxing authority Fairfax County residents and to our school system.” Steven Mauren Managing Editor county, which includes the needs of Fairfax has compared to Virginia’s cities and towns, Kemal Kurspahic County Public Schools. Before casting my vote and the Board of Supervisors inability to di- Supervisor Catherine M. Hudgins Photography: Deb Cobb, Craig Sterbutzel on the rate to be advertised, I heavily consid- versify our revenue streams. In order to allevi- (D-Hunter Mill) Art/Design: Laurence Foong, John Heinly Production Manager: Letters to the Editor Geovani Flores

Special Assistant to the Publisher member how important programs we were in elementary school. in the right direction towards help- Jeanne Theismann Protecting Arts related to the arts were to many ing to lift the stigma from drug [email protected] students. Many students gained an Roxana Jahanbani users. You chose to expand upon @TheismannMedia Programs in interest in music beginning at an Great Falls the stories of the 20 people re- early age. Without the availability cently apprehended for the posses- CIRCULATION: 703-778-9426 [email protected] Schools of the classes or the teachers, sion and/or distribution of heroin To the Editor: many young children may have Lifting Stigma instead of simply focusing on the After reading the article, “Fairfax never discovered their hidden tal- crime itself. I applaud how the fine County: Parents, Community ents or interests in the field. from Drug Users men and women of the police de- Supporters Rally to ‘Invest in To the Editor: partments of Loudoun, Fairfax, and Kids’ by Tim Peterson (Connection, I strongly believe spending I believe that your in-depth look Prince William counties chose to February 18-24), spending on should not cut out the arts from at Northern Virginia’s heroin sub- opt for rehabilitating those ar- public education is clearly becom- public education, and students culture (“Police Arrest 20 for rested instead of simply detaining ing a huge concern. Being a former should continue to receive the Heroin Use in One Day,” Connec- student of Fairfax County, I re- same opportunities we did when tion, March 2-8, 2016) ) was a step See Letters, Page 13

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hat do you call Washingto- nian Magazine’s “Top Oral Wand Maxillofacial Surgeon” living out his alter ego dream in a parallel universe — overseeing Photo courtesy of Nonnie Importers production of 100 percent pure Italian ol- Trevi, Umbria, Italy, is Italy’s olive oil capital, and the area in which ive oil and importing the finished product Nonnie Importers gets its olives. Bonacci and his wife Kristin are hands- to the U.S? If you are in the Vienna-Oakton- on in October and November when the olives are harvested. McLean area, you might call him Dr. Bonacci, Christopher Bonacci, armed with and Kristen Bonacci turned to Umbria as both medical and dental surgery degrees, the bed of their business in fall of 2015. and a passion for the best of living Italy of- “I had this moment of clarity,” said fers. Bonacci. “Maybe, we should think about “I’m trying to get people to understand importing some Umbrian products. I know that olive oil is not all the same,” Bonacci the people. I have roots there. Now, how said, noting that only about 20 percent of do we go about doing this?” purported Italian olive oils are made from “A lot” of motivation came from friends, Italian olives only. “The olives take on the from the attorney in Umbria to a radiolo- nuances of nature, of the growing season, gist living in upstate New York — who rec- of picking the olives and bottling the oil the ommended a food and beverage attorney same day the olives are picked.” If you are who just happens to live in Oakton. A din- paying less than $25 for a bottle, it’s un- ner at Bazin’s in August of 2015 joined by likely to be authentic Italian olive oil. “It Bonacci, the Oakton attorney and the radi- can’t be produced, bottled, and shipped for ologist culminated in Nonnie Importers, under $25 a bottle.” formed in September. The name pays hom- Cheaper olive oil calling itself Italian is Photo courtesy of Nonnie Importers age to Bonacci’s grandmother. “It seemed shipped by tankers to Italy from lower-cost Dr. Christopher Bonacci unpacks a like the best way to remember her,” he said. nations for processing. box of bottled Bonacci olive oil, “All of these roads collided over a bottle “My message is, ‘consumer beware,’” pressed and bottled the same day of Sagrantino Montefalco,” Bonacci said. Bonacci said. the olives are hand-picked by Olio While Bonacci’s vision is to bring the fin- In October 2015, while visiting several of Metelli, a family-run business. est wines, black truffles, vinegars, sausages, the most renowned olive groves and mills and pottery from Umbria to the Washing- in Umbria, Bonacci and his wife Kristin per- rant specialty use. Nonnie Importers, the Photo by Donna Manz/The Connection ton, D.C. area and beyond, for now, Chris- sonally chose Olio Metelli to produce the Bonacci business name, will take orders for Oral surgeon Christopher Bonacci, topher and Kristin Bonacci are satisfied 2015 Bonacci extra-virgin olive oil. The the 2016 production that Bonacci will over- whose practice has been in Vienna bringing the highest-grade, purest olive oil Metelli family owns approximately 15,000 see. for more than 15 years, has taken to the region. He looks to hosting a culi- olive trees in the foothills between Foligno When an attorney friend from his passion for fresh, natural food nary/experiential tour around Umbria and Trevi – Italy’s olive oil capital - in Montefalco, Umbria visited the Bonaccis in in a new direction. Bonacci, someday not far away. A cousin to pioneer Umbria. Light, age, temperature and soil all McLean, they talked about Italy’s unstable through his new business, has farm-to-table chef Alice Waters, Bonacci affect an olive’s growth. economy that exists under some of the begun importing olive oil from said that cooking fresh, seasonal food is in “These craftsmen have produced culinary world’s greatest culinary resources. Italy’s olive oil capital, Trevi, in his DNA. treasures passed down from generation to Inspiration came from several places. Umbria. “Farm-to-table products and meals are on generation,” said Bonacci. “It is truly a fam- Bonacci said he felt he had to start think- the rise. People are asking, ‘who made this? ily business, where every Metelli takes re- ing ahead to retirement in a decade or so What’s in it? Where does it come from?’ I sponsibility for an aspect.” from now. He owned and operated his “This is about the power want them to be aware of where their foods namesake oral and maxillofacial surgery come from.” OLIVES are picked in the late fall. Metelli offices for more than 20 years. Last year, of the individual, we’re Dr. Bonacci opened his practice in Vienna handpicks and presses only in the middle his associate Dr. Kim joined him as a full in 1999 and lived in the town until a few of October through the end of November. partner in the surgery/implant center. With making our dream come years ago when the family – Kristin and two To maintain maximum health and flavor one child in college and another not far true … Doing what I children – moved to McLean. benefits of olive oil, the olives should be behind, translating the Bonaccis’ dreams Bonacci said he wanted to show his chil- picked, pressed and bottled on the same day. into an economically-viable epicurean busi- love, a passion of the dren that you can still dream, and, with hard Bonacci is enthusiastic as he shows the la- ness began in earnest this fall. work and determination, you can create bel on his bottles of extra virgin olive oil: Last winter, Bonacci and his wife Kristin heart here.” something special,. “This is about the power the lot number indicates the olives were sat down and asked one another, “what do Dr. Christopher Bonacci, president, of the individual, we’re making our dream picked, pressed and bottled on Nov. 19, we love to do?” come true,” Bonacci said. “Doing what I 2015. “Nuovo” Italian olive oil is very rarely “We love to eat, to travel, go on food ad- Nonnie Importers love, a passion of the heart here.” exported to the U.S. because the locals con- ventures, to drink good-quality wine,” sume it as soon as it is produced. Bonacci’s Bonacci said. “We look for restaurants fea- Tuscany and is known for its olive groves, TO LEARN MORE about “Bonacci” debut batch of 500 bottles – that were pro- turing ingredients from small local farms, wine grapes, black truffles and iconic pork Umbrian extra-virgin olive oil and what lies cessed, packed and delivered in less than a knowing where our food comes from.” products. From these rich rolling hills and ahead for Nonnie Importers, go to https:// week – disappeared almost immediately. Bonacci’s father comes from Umbria, the farms comes a wealth of foods and wines www.facebook.com/nonnieimporters/ Bazin’s on Church bought a case for restau- “green heart” of Italy, a region that borders revered for their high quality. Christopher ?fref=ts.

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How did Sarkees get so en- “This ‘potato’ is great with French- Sweet secrets of grossed in a baking career? As it roast espresso,” he said, but hon- turns out, he is a fourth-genera- estly, it is fabulous just on its own. Silva’s Patisserie tion descendant of French-Arme- For those who look for other St. nian bakers. “I grew up in the busi- Paddy’s Day goodies, Sarkees also in Vienna. ness,” he said, adding that his bakes an Irish soda bread, which mother’s uncles have a baking he describes as a cross between By Alexandra Greeley business in France. “I am self regular bread and a quick bread The Connection taught. I learned from my grand- lightened with yeast. Other special father and mother. I worked in a Irish treats include shortbread robably the most de- restaurant, which was a good base, cookies in the shape of clover and lightful gift comes but all else I learned on my own.” of Irish hats. He also bakes a P wrapped in sugar, or (Note: His restaurant experiences Bailey’s Irish Cream cake, which chocolate or a sweet include working for Michel Rich- he describes as his take on the glaze. Or maybe it’s wrapped in ard at his now-closed Citronelle, Latino favorite, the tres leches cake. foil or boxed handsomely, hiding the executive pastry chef for Sam At any given time, he said, he a French baguette or assorted & Harry’s in D.C., and at the stocks the glass cases with between scones. Such elegant temptations Kennedy Center.) 100 and 130 different kinds of are whipped up and assembled at His techniques and skills are ex- pastries and baked goods. He Photo contributed Vienna’s remarkable European-in- cellent, but what makes his work added that he likes to challenge spired pastry shop, Silva’s stand out is his creative imagina- himself in creating unusual and Patisserie. tion. Take, for example, the sweet delicious treats. To that end, he will Managed by Silva Sarkees, it treat that he created years ago for even travel to sample the compe- features her son, Harry Sarkees, St. Patrick’s Day, the Irish potato. tition. Take his coffee crumb cake, who is the imaginative, For this, he shaped a “potato” out for example. “These are popular up hardworking and inspired baker of cream cheese, cinnamon, sugar north,” he said, “so I drove up to Harry Sarkees: An inspired baker. who keeps the glass case shelves and shredded coconut, then New Jersey to taste samples. I went stocked with a rotating array of dusted it with chocolate to give it to three or four bakeries, but tasted macarons, made with almond said, adding that his basic ingre- baked treats. Just examining each an earthy look. But instead of a nothing special. So I created my flour. But because of his baking dients are European butter and shelf could give a sugar high, so savory mouthful, the potato is sug- own with all butter to make a skills, nothing on display and from heavy cream. colorful and tempting are the ary and crunchy, and has become moister, softer cake.” his kitchen disappoints, and the scones and cakes, baguettes and so popular that Sarkees has kept Perhaps the most popular baked reason is this: “I try to stay true to Silva’s Patisserie, 167 Glyndon St SE, Vienna. 703-255-6880. Hours: 7:30 a.m. croissants. it as a regular in the patisserie. goods here are Sarkees’ genuine the character of the pastry,” he to 6:30 p.m. daily, closed Mondays.

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THURSDAY/MARCH 10 Vienna Art Society Meeting. 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Speaker will be Davi D’Agostino who will discuss and demonstration her paintings in oils and acrylics and how she plans subject matter for her own works and also for the classes she teaches. Free. viennaartssociety.org. 703-319-3971. Game Night: Sheriff of An Alden Theatre Nottingham. 7 p.m. Barnes and Noble Tysons, 7851 L. Tysons Corner Production Center, McLean. Bring friends, grab a snack from the Cafe and get ready for some board game fun. Free. 703-506- “Sideways 6756. http:// stores.barnesandnoble.com/store/ Stories from 2238. Photo contributed Rescheduled performance of “The Importance of Being Wayside School” SATURDAY/MARCH 12 Earnest” will be at The Alden Theatre on Wednesday, Sat. and Sun., Model Trains and Thomas at Open March 30. House. 1-5 p.m. Historic Vienna Mar. 12–13, 3 p.m. Train Station, 231 Dominion Road NE, Vienna. See and hear model $15/$10 MCC trolleys and steam and diesel trains district residents plus Thomas and some of his friends. Ongoing The layout reflects the mountainous Time Traveler Tuesdays. 4:30 p.m. March 29-June 7. Colvin Run Mill, terrain and towns of Western North 10017 Colvin Run Road, Great Falls. This weekly series will take Carolina with award winning participants on an interactive journey through time, focusing on a different Old Firehouse Spring Break Trips structures. Free. Donations accepted. period in Virginia history each week. Register at http:// www.nvmr.org. 703-938-5157. Churchill Road Elementary School www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/colvinrunmill/events.htm. Sky Zone, Sakura & Scholarship. Deadline April 1. The Bull Run Civil War Round Table in Book Fair. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Barnes Centreville is offering a $1,500 scholarship to a high school senior who and Noble Tysons, 7851 L. Tysons Monster Mini Golf resides in Fairfax or Prince William counties and will attend college or Corner Center, McLean. Students, community college in fall 2016. Information and application instructions Monday, Mar. 21, 8 a.m.–6 p.m. parents, staff will host activities to can be found at http://bullruncwrt.org. entertain children including an 11am $65/$55 MCC district residents Pigments of My Imagination. Jan. 4-March 31. Great Falls Library, 9830 Storytime, bookmark making, face Georgetown Pike, Great Falls. Long time Great Falls resident Donna painting and student performances. Barnako, has created over a dozen colorful and whimsical small works. Her 703-506-6756. http:// G-Force Indoor Go Karts subjects are varied, from pigs to puppies and cowboy boots. stores.barnesandnoble.com/store/ Margaret Newton Original Oils. Through March 31. Modern History Tuesday, Mar. 22, 8 a.m.–6 p.m. 2238. Author and Illustrator Reading Collection, 8100 F Old Dominion Drive, McLean. Great Falls original oil $75/$65 MCC district residents paintings. Opening reception with artist, Thursday, April 7 from 6-8 p.m. and Signing. 3 p.m. Barnes and 703-942-6507. Noble Tysons, 7851 L. Tysons Corner “Witness: Close Encounters of the Painting Kind.” March 1-31. Katie’s Center, McLean. McLean native Scott Dave & Buster’s Coffee at the Old Brogue Irish Pub, 760 Walker Road, Great Falls. Jill McBride and co-author Rod Banks’ solo exhibit of backyards, bars, beaches and other scenes keenly Wednesday, Mar. 23, 8 a.m.–6 p.m. Thompson will read and sign copies of captured. JillBanks.com. their book “The Adventures of Connor $65/$55 MCC district residents Weekly Storytime. Wednesday and Saturday. 11 a.m. Barnes & Noble, 7851 the Courageous Cutter: Saving Sarah.” L Tysons Corner Center, McLean. Themes and Titles vary. Free admission. Illustrator Brian Martin will join them. Gentle Yoga. Thursdays, 6:30 p.m. Emmaus United Church of Christ, 900 E Free. 703-506-6756. http:// Maple Ave. E, Vienna. Saturdays, 9:30 a.m. Unitarian Universalist Baltimore, Md. stores.barnesandnoble.com/store/ Congregation of Fairfax, 2709 Hunter Mill Road, Oakton. Gentle Kundalini 2238. Thursday, Mar. 24, 8 a.m.–6 p.m. Yoga, one free introductory session, senior discounts. Increase your Look to the Rainbow. 6-10 p.m. flexibility, improve your breathing and health, reduce your stress. Ravi $85/$75 MCC district residents Charles Wesley United Methodist Kaur has 15 years experience teaching yoga. $15 per session. Church, 6817 Dean Drive, McLean. www.edimprovement.org. 571-213-3192. Come celebrate with the World Tai Chi Beginners’ Practice. Saturdays, 8-9 a.m. St. Luke’s Catholic Hogback Mountain Children’s Choir with songs, dance, School Gymnasium, 7005 Georgetown Pike, McLean. Weekly Tai Chi drumming and activities. Featuring practice. Group has met for over 20 years. Free. FreeTaiChi.org. 703-759- Paintball songs with a Celtic spirit in honor of 9141. St. Patrick’s Day. $10-$30. “Wishes and Dreams” Exhibit. March 1-April 2. Vienna Art Center, 115 Friday, Mar. 25, 8 a.m.–6 p.m. worldchildrenschoir.org. 571-344- Pleasant St., NW, Vienna. Free. viennaartssociety. 703-319-3971. $70/$60 MCC district residents 2206. Goldstein Artist Showcase. March 1-23. Broadway Gallery, 1025-J Seneca Road, Great Falls. Great Falls Gallery will feature the pastels and mixed SATURDAY-SUNDAY/MARCH 12-13, media paintings of local artist, Lynn Goldstein. www.broadwaygallery.net. 703-450-8005. Welcome the Spring Season “Sideways Stories from Wayside School.” 3 p.m. McLean Community Spring Center, 1234 Ingleside Ave., McLean. Delightfully demented comedy about Corner, 8521 Leesburg Pike, Vienna. the strangest school ever built, where Ruth’s Chris Tyson’s Corner and WEDNESDAY/MARCH 16 Fest the students battle supernatural Macallan Highland Single Malt Scotch McLean Newcomers and Neighbors Saturday, teachers and endure madcap lessons. Whisky presents a five-course Monthly Luncheon. 11:30 a.m. Performed by youths. Ages 7 and up. “Whiskey Classics Dinner” prepared Peking Gourmet Inn, 6029 Leesburg Mar. 26 $15/$10. mcleancenter.org. 703-790- by Executive Chef Jean Bosch. $99.99. Pike, Falls Church. Cabi clothing 0123. http://www.ruthschris.com/ stylist, Allison Bateman, will speak, 10 a.m.– restaurant-locations/tysons-corner. providing us with all the latest spring 703-848-4290. trends for 2016. $24. RSVP by March Noon SUNDAY/MARCH 13 Perennial Personalities. 10 a.m. 11 to Susie Osser at $5 per person; Capitol Steps. 4 p.m. James Madison Vienna Presbyterian Church, 124 Park [email protected]. High School, 2500 James Madison St., Vienna. Karen Rexrod, plant McLeanNewcomers.org. Free, infants— Drive, Vienna. Comedy troupe. expert and former owner of Windy 36 months. Performance benefits rowing Hill nursery, will present her favorite team.$25-$40. perennial personalities. THURSDAY/MARCH 17 Madisoncapitolsteps2016.brownpapertickets.com. Karen’s expertise and knowledge of Spanish Storytime featuring TaBois Galerie Re-opening. 2-6 p.m. perennial plants and their habits. CommuniKids. 11 a.m. Barnes and 1800 Old Meadow Road, McLean. Free. [email protected]. Noble Tysons, 7851 L. Tysons Corner Music by Dave Danze. Premiering Cocktails and Conversation. 5-6:30 Center, McLean. Give your child the International Association of Self- p.m. Capital Grille, 1861 International love of language at a fun, engaging Proclaimed Artists and Writers Drive, McLean. The Community Storytime in Spanish. 703-506-6756. exhibition. [email protected]. Foundation for Northern Virginia http://stores.barnesandnoble.com/ invites you to a private event for store/2238. substantial supporters and friends of Game Night: Splendor. 7 p.m. Barnes TUESDAY/MARCH 15 the Community Foundation. Reserve and Noble Tysons, 7851 L. Tysons Whiskey Classics Dinner. 7-9 p.m. at www.cfnova.org/cocktails or call Ruth’s Chris Steak House-Tysons Tara Nadel at 703-879-7637. See Calendar, Page 11 10 ❖ Vienna/Oakton Connection ❖ March 9-15, 2016 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Calendar Capitol Steps to Perform at Madison High From Page 10 colvinrunmill/events.htm. Old-Fashioned Egg Hunt and Roll. Capitol Steps – the renowned political comedy Eaton has helped to bring this opportunity to James Corner Center, McLean. Bring friends, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Freeman House, troupe — will perform at James Madison High School Madison High School Auditorium. grab a snack from the Cafe and get 131 Church St., NE, Vienna. Children ready for some board game fun. Free. 12 and under and their parents are auditorium on Sunday, March 13, at 4 p.m. Advance ticket prices: $30, adults; $25, students 703-506-6756. http:// welcome to participate in an egg roll The troupe will present a show based on songs and seniors (over 65). Door prices: $40, adults; $35, stores.barnesandnoble.com/store/ and visit with Easter Bunny, hosted by from their current album “Mock the Vote.” Each show students and seniors (over 65). 2238. Historic Vienna, Inc. 703-938-5187. St. Patrick’s Day Chef’s Table. 6:30 Mr. Jon and Friends. 10:30 a.m. consists of tasteful lampooning guaranteed to leave Tickets are available online through p.m. Wildfire, Tysons Galleria, 2001 Jammin Java, 227 Maple Ave., both sides of the political spectrum laughing. The brownpapertickets.com. Search “Capitol Steps” or go di- International Drive, McLean. Taste the Vienna. This energetic family music is troupe started in 1981, when John McCain was only rectly to madisoncapitolsteps2016.brownpapertickets.com. talents of executive chefs, Edwin all about fun, movement, and Amaya and Moreno Espinoza, as they laughter. Mr. Jon & Friends makes 63 years old! Since then, they have appeared on The Questions or special requests? Email prepare and personally present a music for kids and their families that Today Show, Nightline, CBS Evening News and for [email protected] custom four-course menu with inspire fun, laughter, and dancing. many years in specials for National Public Radio. Proceeds from the show benefit the James Madi- optional beer pairings. $40-$55 per $25. Family pack available. http:// person. To reserve, call 703-442-9110. jamminjava.com/event/1032603. Capitol Steps Troupe member and JMHS alum Mark son Crew Boosters organization. Author Reading and Signing. 2 p.m. Barnes and Noble Tysons, 7851 L. FRIDAY/MARCH 18 Tysons Corner Center, McLean. New Area Students Named to 2016 Virginia All-State Flashlight Egg Hunt. 7 p.m. Glyndon York Times bestselling children’s Park, 300 Glyndon St., NE, Vienna. author Jonah Winter will read and Enjoy a family evening searching for sign copies of his new picture-book High School Honors Choir eggs and prizes in the dark! Please biography “Hillary.” Free. 703-506- bring a flashlight so you can find the 6756. http:// Sixty-five Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) Pistilli, and alternate Kate Gibson (Claire Rowan, eggs. Jump like a bunny in the moon stores.barnesandnoble.com/store/ high school students have been named to the Vir- director). bounce and visit the Easter Bunny. 2238. ginia All-State Honors Choir for 2016 and will ❖ Marshall High School: Sarah Koo, Conor Kelly, 703-255-6360. McLean Art Society Meeting. 10 perform as a group on Saturday, April 30 at the and alternates Sammy Graceson and Alexandra a.m.-noon. McLean Community THURSDAY/MARCH 24 Sandler Center for Performing Arts in Virginia Stenseth (Keri Staley, director). Center, 1234 Ingleside Ave., McLean. Game Night: Codenames. 7 p.m. Beach. Additionally, 39 FCPS students were ❖ McLean High School: alternates Daniel Tho- Linda Maldonado, a painter who uses Barnes and Noble Tysons, 7851 L. mixed media and creative collage, will Tysons Corner Center, McLean. Bring named alternates to the All-State Honors Choir. mas and Eric Juneau (Linda Martin, director). be the presenting artist. Guests friends, grab a snack from the Cafe Area students selected for the 2016 Virginia All- ❖ Oakton High School: Megan Griggs, Andie welcome. 703-790-0123. and get ready for some board game State Honors Choir and as alternates include: Carroll, Kathryn Conley, Jack Lankenau, and Jillian fun. Free. 703-506-6756. http:// ❖ stores.barnesandnoble.com/store/ Langley High School: Camila Maric, Akbari Tate (Tiffany Powell, director). SATURDAY/MARCH 19 2238. Ammad, Regan Herberg, and alternates Trevor Virginia All-State Honors Choir is sponsored Easter Egg Hunt at Colvin Run Goldhush, Matt Arrison, and Paloma Ferraz (Mac by the Virginia Choral Directors Association, Mill. Starting at 10 a.m. Colvin Run Mill, 10017 Colvin Run Road, Great SATURDAY/MARCH 26 Lambert, director). an affiliated unit of the Virginia Music Edu- Falls. Hunt for eggs filled with treats Meet Biscuit. 2 p.m. Barnes and Noble ❖ Madison High School: Ben Schwartz, Jordyn cators Association. and treasures of the grounds of Colvin Tysons, 7851 L. Tysons Corner Center, Run Mill Historic Site. Separate hunts McLean. Special Storytime with one of by age group. Before the hunt, make the most beloved children’s book Easter Egg Hunt. Starts 9:30 a.m. Cash only. Information call 703-324- and crafts projects, entertainment and egg-cellent crafts to take home. Bring characters of all time - Biscuit! A brief Nottoway Park, 9537 Courthouse 8566. the opportunity for children to get a your own basket; program will be Meet and Greet with Biscuit will Road, Vienna. Special appearance by Springfest. 10 a.m.-noon. McLean professional-quality photo with held rain or shine. Ages 2-9. $6/$8. follow Storytime. Free. http:// the Easter Bunny. Bring own basket Community Center, 1234 Ingleside “Bunny.” $5, Free to children up to 36 Register at http:// stores.barnesandnoble.com/store/ and hunt for candy and eggs filled Ave., McLean. Spring Fest is a special months. mcleancenter.org. 703-790- www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/ 2238. with treats. Ages 1-9. $10 per child. event that includes self-guided arts 0123.

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Paige Galiani, seen during the region tournament, and the Langley girls’ basketball team advanced to the state semifinals with a win over Landstown in the quarterfinals on Saturday. Oakton junior Delaney Connolly finished Maddie Royle and the Oakton girls’ bas- with 15 points against Woodbridge on ketball team advanced to the state semifi- Saturday. nals for the second straight year. Galiani’s Clutch Shot Sends Hot Start Propels Langley to State Semis aige Galiani is the Lan- tournament and that shot Pgley girls’ basketball helped send us to the final four, team’s go-to offensive it’s hard to think of a bigger Oakton to State Semifinals player and on Saturday she shot this season.” team that we’re playing and all of stepped up in the season’s big- Galiani led Langley with 17 Cougars open us know our roles so we come out gest moment. points. Ari Aulisi finished with knowing what we have to do to Galiani knocked down a deep eight points and Jordyn with 20-2 run score points.” Marquis said the 3-pointer that gave Langley, the Callaghan added four. Cougars weren’t taking No. 3 seed from the 6A North The victory improved against Woodbridge lightly after Herndon, region, the lead with less than Langley’s record to 25-5. the 6A North region’s No. 4 seed, a minute remaining and the “We kept our composure re- Woodbridge. upset 6A South champion Saxons held on for a 34-32 vic- ally well, especially after miss- By Jon Roetman Woodside the previous night. tory over 6A South runner-up ing free throws and losing the The Connection “We knew that Herndon came Landstown in the state lead,” Langley head coach out and beat the No. 1 ranked quarterfinals at Old Dominion Amanda Baker wrote in an ith the Oakton team of their region,” Marquis University. email. “I give the players a lot girls’ basketball said, “so we knew that anything Langley advanced to the of credit for being able to semifinals, where the Saxons bounce back so quickly during team having se- Oakton senior Alex Marquis could happen and we knew that W faced Oakton on Tuesday, after the game.” cured a return scored 12 points during the we were going to have to come out The Connection’s deadline. Langley advanced to face trip to the state final four, head Cougars’ state quarterfinal strong and just play our game and Trailing 32-30, Galiani saved undefeated 6A North champion coach Fred Priester explained victory over Woodbridge on we couldn’t take anything for Langley’s season with a clutch Oakton on Tuesday. The Cou- what the Cougars learned from Saturday. granted.” last year’s semifinal loss to Bethel Royle led Oakton with 21 points, shot from behind the arc. gars defeated the Saxons 44-41 that could help during this state semifinals, where they faced including 11 during the Cougars’ “It was off a play we’ve run in the region semifinals on Feb. season’s quest for a state champi- Langley on Tuesday, after The dominant first quarter, and many times before, and the 26. onship. Connection’s deadline. grabbed eight rebounds. Connelly team ran it really well and On Feb. 20, Langley won its “Last time, I don’t want to say After a pair of Woodbridge free finished with 15 points and nine Paige saw her window and took first conference/district cham- we came out timid, but Bethel throws cut the Oakton lead to 6-2 rebounds. Kailyn Fee scored 14 a gutsy shot,” Langley head pionship since 1988, beating dropped about five 3-pointers on with 5:29 left in the opening quar- points and knocked down four 3- coach Amanda Baker wrote in Fairfax 42-38 in the Conference us in the first minute-and-a-half,” ter, the Cougars scored 14 straight pointers, and Marquis added 12 an email. “… Taking into ac- 6 tournament final. — Jon Roetman Priester said, “and we were play- points, including a pair of 3-point- points. count that we are in the state ing scramble ball the rest of the ers by Maddie Royle. Oakton Oakton finished with eight 3- time.” ended the first quarter with a 23- pointers. to stop shooting.” “Last year was [our] first time Judging by Oakton’s perfor- 5 advantage and extended the lead With so many scoring options, Oakton improved to 29-0 with … going to the state tournament,” mance against Woodbridge in the to 27-5 with buckets by Alex Mar- how does Priester decide who gets the win over Woodbridge. It was Marquis said about the players on state quarterfinals, the Cougars quis and Delaney Connolly early the ball? the Cougars’ 55th victory in their the 2015-16 Oakton roster, “so I have a firm grasp on what it takes in the second quarter. A Connolly “It’s not a seamless process, I will last 56 games dating back to De- think now that we’ve been there, to start a game in non-timid fash- 3-pointer gave Oakton a 34-14 tell you,” the Oakton head coach cember of 2014, including a pair we know what it’s like and we ion. halftime advantage and the Cou- said. “We have certain rules for of Conference 5 and 6A North re- know how it feels to lose in the Oakton, the 6A North region gars led by as many as 27 points certain people, but the fact of the gion championships. Oakton’s only semifinals and none of us want champion, opened Saturday’s con- in the second half. matter is, if someone hits one, let’s defeat during that stretch was the that to happen again, so we’ll be test with a 20-2 run and defeated “We come out with a really high get them the ball again as quickly 73-63 loss to Bethel in the 2015 ready.” 6A South No. 4 seed Woodbridge intensity every single game — a as possible. … I always have had state semifinals. Despite falling Oakton’s last state champion- 70-47 at Robinson Secondary lot of energy,” Connolly said. “We a rule for as long as I’ve been behind 17-4 in the first quarter, the ship came in 2012, when the Cou- School. The Cougars remained push the ball hard. 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The Nowruz Festival celebrating the Persian New Year will be held on This year’s festival, with more than 55 booth vendors, is free and will be Sunday, March 13 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Tysons Corner Center. held in front of Bloomingdale’s at Tysons Corner Center. Celebrating the Persian New Year

the cloth of seven dishes (each one begin- The Nowruz Festival ning with the Persian letter Sin). The sym- bolic dishes consist of Sabzeh or sprouts, will be held Sunday, usually wheat or lentil, representing rebirth. Another is Samanu or a sweet, creamy pud- March 13 at Tysons ding. Another is Seer, which is garlic in Per- sian, which represents medicine. Corner Center. In addition to attracting people from Vir- ginia, Maryland and the District, this year, By Steve Hibbard organizers hope to attract international The Connection guests from other countries that celebrate Nowruz, including Turkey, Afghanistan and ollowing 3,000 years of customs Tajikistan, among others. and traditions, the colorful The goal is to share the Nowruz Festival FNowruz Festival — the Persian with both Persians and non-Persians. The New Year celebration — will be event sends out positive messages, like cel- held on Sunday, March 13 from 11 a.m. to ebrating earth, spring time, love and peace 5 p.m. This year’s festival, with more than to the community. Planners want to bring 55 booth vendors, is free and will be held different musicians and dancers from other in front of Bloomingdale’s at Tysons Cor- countries that celebrate Nowruz, as well as ner Center. new musicians that offer more variety to Nowruz, which normally falls in early the festival. They also want to bring differ- Spring, is when Persian-Americans will join A main stage will be set up that provides entertainment around the ent historical and costumed characters from locally to celebrate the new year. There will clock with 60 musicians, dancers, artists, costumed characters, and Persia (like Haji Firuz, a traditional herald be 55 vendors offering traditional and ex- traditional players. of Nowruz dressed in a red costume and otic foods as well as jewelry, artwork, crafts tambourine) that will interact with the and other traditional Persian products. A said organizer Shohreh Asemi. tions of only one religious group. It sym- crowd. main stage will be set up that provides en- The Nowruz Festival is a family-friendly, bolizes that continuity of the ancient Per- The Nowruz Festival will be held Sunday, tertainment around the clock with 60 mu- fun celebration that celebrates life, love and sian culture which has survived so many March 13, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Tysons sicians, dancers, artists, costumed charac- good will. Of all the Persian national festi- adversities and vicissitudes. Corner Center in front of Bloomingdale’s, ters and traditional players. vals, the New Year celebrations are at once The venue provides a fun place for people which is at 8100 Tysons Corner Center, “Enjoy music, dance, dramatic perfor- the most important and the most colorful. to celebrate with family and friends, to taste McLean. For details, contact organizer mances and meet with costumed characters This festival embodies a wealth of ancient delicious Persian food and enjoy traditional Shohreh Asemi at 202-369-1515 or visit roaming the festival. Shop in our bazaar or rites and customs, and is about the only one and modern Persian entertainment. Among http://nowruzfestival.org. savor the flavors of Persia in our food court,” in Persia which is not confined to the tradi- the traditions, is a ceremonial table called Crime From Page 5 he observed the driver of a vehicle woman from Seneca Road in Falls had entered his unlocked vehicle stormed out of the business commit a series of traffic offenses. Church, was issued a summons for and rummaged through the cen- without completing the termi- charged with Driving While As a result of those offenses he Reckless Driving and Possession of ter console and glove compart- nation paperwork. The em- Intoxicated. He was to be held conducted a traffic stop. Upon his Marijuana. She was released after ment. ployee was concerned the ex- until he was sober. interaction with the driver he de- signing the summonses. employee would return and be tected the odor of marijuana com- Police Service - Cloud Nine confrontational. An officer in- Arrest – Narcotics Viola- ing from the vehicle. After further Vehicle Tampering - 500 Homes, 340 Mill St., NE. Feb. 29, formed him to contact the tion - Beulah Road at Delancey interaction he located a Block Nutley Street, SW. Feb. 27, 9 a.m. An employee reported that Vienna Police Department if he Drive, NW. Feb. 27, 9:07 p.m. measureable amount of mari- 9:44 p.m. after terminating an employee the returns. An officer was on patrol when juana. The driver, a 19-year-old A resident reported someone ex-employee became upset and

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By Andrea Worker tain pets wandering by, the piled-high laun- The Connection dry basket, or a reflection of the photogra- pher can put your property on the “don’t ere we are, once again right want to see that one” list. on the heels of the Spring/ HSummer real estate season YOUR REAL ESTATE AGENT can give when it seems like “For Sale” you a more comprehensive checklist and do signs become the most common lawn or- a walk-through before an Open House or nament or condo window decoration. Tele- to prepare for showings, but here are some vision shows like “House Hunters,” “Prop- of the “musts” as advised by some of our erty Brothers,” “Love it or List It,” and their area experts: like make the process of buying or selling a ❖ Double check for clutter, and clean, property seem mostly a breeze, filled with clean, clean. A thorough cleaning by a pro- afternoons sipping cocktails at the Tiki Bar fessional service is much recommended. while you make one of the most important Don’t forget the windows and the carpets. decisions of your life. Selling, and certainly ❖ Do the “Sniff Test.” This one is buying a new home should be an occasion critical for homes with pets or smokers. for celebration, but you might not be doing Again, put on your thick skin armour. Re- too much of that unless you understand the frigerators, garbage disposals, trash cans basics of either process and have them well and carpets can be odoriferous stumbling under control. blocks to a good showing. Give your home With help from some knowledgeable a thorough airing out before show time, sources like the Northern Virginia Associa- especially in the kitchen. tion of Realtors (NVAR), the National Asso- ❖ Double check for sticking doors, ciation of Realtors (NAR) and some re- Photo by Andrea Worker burned out light bulbs, loose knobs. spected local experts, here’s a bit of a primer What’s wrong with this picture? It’s a gorgeous kitchen, but real estate ❖ Stage it – Consider a professional on buying or selling a property. We’re go- agents will tell you that the green plastic cup, the dishwashing soap and “stager” or at least give each space a neu- ing for the basics here with a few comments the drainboard should all vanish from the selling photos of your house, tral, de-cluttered living “story” that helps about our local market. We will give you and certainly during any showings. buyers visualize themselves right at home. some resources for more information before To highlight upgrades or bring attention to we sign off. Ready? Here we go! ments and provide some indication about manuals - something that really impresses items/features in a room, you might add your real estate agent’s skills at pricing your those buyers, while last-minute searches an attractive picture frame with a few well Let’s start with our sellers, since for property and negotiation the best price. could pose a problem at closing. written and formatted sentences on classy the most part, they have the most work to Now what? Put on your thickest skin, writing paper. Of course, a little light music do to get the job done. First question. Use open your wallet just a tad, listen to that Clean and get organized. Here’s and a plate of yummy cookies make every- an agent or go it alone? Strictly a personal agent, and before you even have that first where you need that thick skin. Your agent one feel welcome. decision. You may think only saving the real showing: isn’t casting aspersions on your personal ❖ Put away small valuables, jew- estate agent fees is the basis for the answer, taste or “dissing” your kids, pets, hobbies, elry and medications. but if you decide to be your own agent, be Be realistic about your asking etc. when she tells you to neutralize as much ❖ Don’t hang around – and take Fido sure you have done the homework on legal price. “Don’t be too aggressive,” cautioned as possible, put away the toys and pet para- or Fifi with you if possible. If not, confine and regulatory requirements, and be pre- real estate agent Jennifer Boyce of Long and phernalia, and all the other stuff that is part pets to crates or one room and be sure to pared for the paperwork. Sadly, one mis- Foster in Burke. Anita Lasansky, CRB, man- of our comfortable living. Your agent is warn agents in advance. Be sure you have step here could be pretty costly and there aging broker-vice president Long and Fos- merely looking out for you, and making left contact information in case of questions goes those potential savings. And are you ter Reston North Hills-Herndon, agrees with your home appealing to the widest pool of or issues. I speak from experience on this ready to be your own marketer and be avail- that advice, and adds that sellers around potential buyers. Pay special attention to one. A potential buyer’s 3-year-old son de- able night and day and weekends to show the Wiehle Metro station in Reston shouldn’t closets and bathrooms, and no, don’t use cided to let my crated dog out for some your property? Another thought…many expect a big bump in sales price just be- the spare bedroom as the storage catch-all. “play time.” Thankfully, I left my cell num- potential buyers are not comfortable deal- cause of Metro’s arrival. Lasansky has seen If there isn’t space inside the house, con- ber right there on the kitchen counter – ing directly, especially during negotiations, sellers factor in 5-10 percent increases on sider the smallest space at a storage facility along with those cookies – so the showing with the homeowner and would prefer the that basis, but “it just hasn’t had that ef- for the the extra boxes, furniture, gadgets agent could quickly contact me before my buffer of a trustworthy agent that they can fect,” she said. Getting a pre-appraisal or and whatnots while your property is on the poor pooch took to the hills. really share their thoughts with. Statistics advice from a lender can help in setting the market. ❖ Make your property accessible – have also shown that properties for sale by best realistic sales price, since most buyers If potential buyers can only see your prop- owner more often receive lower initial of- will need a mortgage. First impressions. That means check erty from 10 a.m. until noon on Tuesdays fers, since the buyer might mistakenly be- out curb appeal, from the condition of lawn and Thursdays, prepare for a long wait be- lieve that the seller is in a more difficult Think about getting a pre-sale and landscape to the front entryway. Trim fore a successful closing. Selling a home is financial situation and may accept a lower- home inspection. This could cost a bit. those bushes. Edge that grass. Put down often a numbers game. As disruptive as it than-market value offer. Think at least $500, depending on the size some new mulch, and clean up those oil can be, the more people who look, the bet- Let’s assume that you are working with and age of the property. The buyer will have spots on the driveway. Inside might await ter chance of a sale. an agent. Hopefully, you asked all the right an inspection done, but being proactive an affordable Taj Mahal, but if your buyers questions before signing an agreement to could help locate potential problems that won’t cross the threshold because of what FOR BUYERS. Just as with the sellers, sell. Don’t be shy. It’s okay to “interview” might stall, or even end a sale. Even if you they see on the outside… Even adding a buyers should shop around for a trusted real several agents and ask for references. Ask don’t go for the professional inspection, take pot of bright flowers, a seasonal wreath, and estate partner. Again, ask those questions, to make contact with their last two or three a look around and get on with those repairs maybe a new doormat can help. get those referrals and be sure that your clients – not just the ones that they offer up or more affordable upgrades you’ve been agent understands your needs and expec- as testimonials. What’s their typical “Days meaning to tackle. If you think that bigger Photos. Unless you are one gifted pho- tations and that you understand the pro- on Market” and how do their times com- ticket items like a new roof or replacement tographer, let the professionals handle this cess as they describe it. pare to others. And a biggie – what’s the of major appliances might be an issue, at one. Most buyers today do their scouting average variation between the initial list- least get estimates on costs to help in nego- online. Lots of quality photos attract the ing price and the final sales price? The an- tiating with your potential buyers. While most visitors. Equally, photos that don’t swer here may spare you some disappoint- you’re at it, locate those warranties and show off each room to advantage, or con- See Buying or Selling, Next Page 2 ❖ Vienna/Oakton Connection ❖ HomeLifeStyle Spring 2016 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com HomeLifeStyle

Megan Bailey of Bailey Fine Properties says several times, inside and out, at various The best news for sellers was that the “Buyers must be pre-approved before go- times of the day and on different days of homes sold in January averaged 96 percent ing out to look at homes with me. It’s im- the week to get a real feel for the neighbor- of their asking price. Maybe even more Tips portant to know that they feel comfortable hood. Track travel distance for more than pleasing for sellers to hear is that RBI fore- … by having the lender provide them with your work commune. What about your fa- casts inventory growth in 2016 will likely a “Good Faith Estimate” to break down the vorite stores and activities? Take a ride turn negative at some point. Buyers be pre- From Previous costs and to make sure the lender can fi- through the entire neighborhood and even pared. This could lead to those multiple- Page nance the home. Taking someone to look its surroundings to see if you like what you offer wars we have seen in the past. Buyers don’t have to do all that physical at homes out of their price range … sets will be seeing for a long time to come. Sellers be cautioned. That doesn’t mean prep work until it’s time to get ready for the client up for disappointment.” ❖ Research. Your agent can direct you your best strategy is to over-price your prop- their actual move, but there are a lot of con- ❖ Be ready to move – sounds simple, to resources where you can check out local erty. “A properly priced property in good siderations to deal with on this side of the but buyers have lost out on deals because schools. Even if you don’t have school-aged condition is still the fastest mover,” are the real estate fence, as well. The best starting they weren’t ready. Worse yet, they may put children, it’s something to think about for words to the wise from Anita Lasansky CRB, place is making sure that you know what their “Earnest Money Deposit” at risk if they re-sale down the road or any kids you may managing broker-VP, Long and Foster Reston you are looking for. Single family house with can’t go through with a sale as contracted. be adding to the family. North Hills-Herndon with her more than an enormous backyard or a “zero lot?” A ❖ Think about resale. This may sound For those buyers considering a condo or forty years of local experience. condo in an urban setting with Metro ac- counter intuitive at this point, but especially property with an HOA (Home Owners As- cess, or a more resort feel with access to for first-time buyers with an average of 10 sociation) there are even more questions to walking/biking trails or other amenities? years in the home, it’s good to think ahead ask and things to be considered. These can The National Association of Realtors sug- and consider what the area and the home get pretty specific and detailed, so your best Vienna & Oakton gests developing a “Home/Neighborhood might be like when it’s time to move on. bet is to ask that agent. Wish List,” prioritizing from “must have” to ❖ Keep repair, maintenance and Now, about the local market. Checking the “it would be nice if …” and reviewing the running costs in mind. Even a brand- data from RealEstate Business Intelligence list after a few viewings to see if your new home may require some work or cus- (RBI), an arm of the local MLS system, thoughts have changed. tomizing to suit your lifestyle, so consider Fairfax County had the most closed sales in Some of the basics as advised by the NVAR those costs. You may have the approval for 2015, up 14.6 percent from the previous year. HomeLifeStyle that attractive “McMansion” but are you Alexandria, Fairfax City, Arlington and Falls and NAR and some of their area experts: is produced by ❖ prepared for the electric bills, mowing that Church round out the top five markets in the Get pre-qualified. Better yet, get Connection Newspapers acre, and the property taxes on top of the area for closed sales last year. The figures pre-approved by a lender before you start www.ConnectionNewspapers.com monthly mortgage? Ask the seller for de- for January 2016 show an uptick in sales vol- looking. That way you will know what you Local Media Connection LLC can afford, be ready to make an offer and tails on utility costs and other maintenance ume, but a slight decrease of 2.5 percent in that the property requires, i.e. pool upkeep. median sales price across the Metro region. be a more attractive buyer since the seller For more information, ❖ Don’t go “house-blind.” When you Average days on the market in January was knows you can make good on that offer. In call 703-778-9431 or email are so taken with the house that you might 44 days, an increase from last year, but ana- many markets within Northern Virginia, [email protected] buyers still out number inventory, so pre- ignore factors that will ultimately make for lysts feel much of that number can be attrib- approval can help set your offer apart. a poor buying decision. Visit the property uted to the effects of Storm Jonas.

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By Marilyn Campbell may make a difference in price from The Connection 5 to 10 percent as they … would count as an additional bedroom,” said real hen Peggy Delinois estate agent Nancy Itteilag, of Long Hamilton relocated to the and Foster Christie’s International Real W Washington, D.C. area and Estate. began working full-time after spending eight years as an at-home mother of two children, childcare was one “We try to create a close of her top concerns. She decided that a live- in au pair was the best choice for her fam- mimic of the main house ily. “I like the live-in because I don’t have to and the primary kitchen worry about issues with transportation on the caretaker’s part,” said Hamilton. “I don’t and bathrooms of the have to worry about them having compet- ing obligations.” main house.” Finding and keeping a live-in nanny in a — Christopher Dietz, competitive childcare market can be a high Dietz Development stakes game. To lure and retain experienced, nurturing caregivers, many families shell out as much as $100,000 to create stylishly Photo courtesy of TruPlace Ann Dozier Michael, an Alexandria- appointed living space for their au pairs. The space serves as a nanny suite in an Alexandria home. Additional based associate broker with From kitchens with marble countertops and living areas can increase a property’s value, say real estate agents. McEnearney Associates, has a current stainless steel appliances to bathrooms with listing that includes a nanny suite. luxury showerheads and rich wood the nanny and the family. “We made it so Executive Vice President and CIO of “When you have a property listed that cabinetry, local designers create living quar- that the au pair has an independent way of McEnearney Associates in McLean, Va. “Be- can serve the various needs of buy- ters so enchanting and thoughtfully de- coming in and so they’re not working 24 cause these suites are pretty uncommon in ers, then that will add value because signed that a nanny wouldn’t dream of leav- hours a day,” said Ward. this area, it’s a real draw for those who re- you have a larger buying pool,” she ing. Contractors say the cost of adding a nanny ally need one.” said. “If you’re a live-in nanny, you want your suite can range from $5,000 on a property In fact, having a nanny suite, particularly own space. In fact, nannies won’t take a job where there is an existing bathroom and one with high-end amenities, can increase from a family that won’t provide it,” said space for a bedroom to more than $100,000 a property’s value. “I would say that they See Nanny Suite, Page xx Jackie Wood-Gobuluk, owner of Metropoli- on properties where plumbing must be in- tan Nannies in Herndon, Virginia. stalled or an small addition is required. “[A} The spaces most often used for nanny bathroom is the biggest expense because of suites are the lower level or attic, says Chris- the plumbing,” said Ward. topher Dietz of Dietz Development. “We try Because such an addition requires a sig- to create a close mimic of the main house nificant investment, Kai Tong of Hopkins and the primary kitchen and bathrooms of and Porter Construction in Potomac, Md. the main house,” he said. “We don’t do encourages clients to think long term. “One Formica or IKEA cabinets. We generally use of the most important and useful realiza- … granite, marble or Silestone. You don’t tions when considering nanny suites is that, want people to say, ‘Wow, we can tell you unlike your kitchen or bath or bedroom, the really cut corners on this space.’“ nanny suite will only be a nanny suite for a Maintaining a continuity in quality while finite amount of time in your lives,” he said. being budget conscious requires judicious “As your children grow, the nanny will move planning.“We may splurge on custom win- on, and the nanny suite is destined to be- dow treatments and a bedskirt and save on come something else.” things like furniture using retail pieces,” said In the Washington, D.C. area, adding an Marika Meyer, principal of Marika Meyer au pair suite to one’s home can make a prop- Interiors in Bethesda. erty more appealing. “Particularly in neigh- When an Arlington, Va. family enlisted borhoods with lots of young, affluent fami- architect J.P. Ward of Anthony Wilder De- lies, nanny suites are a popular, although sign/Build, Inc. to design an au pair suite not essential, amenity,” said David DeSantis, for their home, they wanted him to main- Partner and Managing Broker of TTR tain continuity in both color and materials. Sotheby’s International Realty. “Ideally A cathedral ceiling, granite countertops, and these suites are somewhat separated from under cabinet lighting were key as he the family sleeping quarters and have their blended the rich aesthetic quality of the own entrance so the nanny can come and original home with the new space. “We used go freely.” a higher end tile and materials that blended A nanny suite can offer a good return on with the rest of the house,” said Ward. “It investment. “The fact that it could be used turned out to be like a high-end studio as a nanny suite is a plus, but it’s the same apartment that you could get high rent for.” sort of thing as an in-law suite [so] it offers The au pair’s space has a separate en- the ability for multigenerational living with trance, something that offers privacy to both some level of privacy,” said David Howell, Photo by Morgan Howarth Families create spa-like living quarters to attract and retain live-in 4 ❖ Vienna/Oakton Connection ❖ HomeLifeStyle Spring 2016 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com