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Leesburg Council Overturns Courts Hurdle Mike Stancik

complex. After weeks of deliberation, the council overturned the Board of Architectural Review’s denial of the county’s request to remove four Edwards Ferry Road buildings. Council members said the expansion project was important to the town’s

demolition of the four buildings, which were built in the early- to mid-1800s. The county appealed that ruling, saying construction of a new District Court building on the former county jail site along Church Street could not be accomplished without tearing down the buildings. The Town Council held a public hearing on the appeal July 14, but postponed action, as many members wanted more information from the county and some hoped to work out a compromise for incorporating the buildings into the new District Court structure. But the tune of many members changed when the Board of Supervisors voted 7-2 to ini-

tiate a study of moving the county government operations from Harrison Street to property south of Leesburg or to Ashburn, and to move court operations into the government center. Downtown business leaders, several of whom addressed the council Tuesday night, warned that having more than 500 county government workers leave the area would have a sharp impact. “We’ve heard enough from merchants and restaurateurs to go forward with this courts complex,” Mayor Kristen Umstattd said. Councilwoman Katie Sheldon Hammler, who made the motion to overturn the BAR, called the courts expansion an economic opportunity for the town. But Councilman Dave Butler said the economic impact of the government operations was being overstated, and in the long term they would change the town and “not for the better.” Some council members who voted for allowing demolition said they were disappointed that a compromise couldn’t be reached and that the county and town didn’t work together well enough. “If we saw the writing on the wall that it was going to be a standoff, we would have dropped our gloves and gone into a room and worked this out,” Councilman Marty Martinez said. Hammler’s motion left room for a compromise to emerge, with a requirement that the county work with anyone who wants to relocate the buildings and can do it within the construction timeframe. The action clears a key hurdle for the courts project, but there remain many more regulatory requirements to complete, including a rezoning of the property. No demolition can occur until building permits are in hand. County Chairman Scott K. York (R-At Large) said town and county leaders have worked well together on the issue, but much of that work hasn’t been in public view. He noted that the county board has yielded to the town’s wishes and opted for the design option with the smallest footprint with a height that follows the downtown’s 45-foottall limit. “So it is and continues to be a collaborative effort,” he said, and noted that the two jurisdictions will need to work together moving forward on issues such as parking and storm water drainage around the complex. n

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he Leesburg Town Council voted 6-1 Tuesday night to allow the county government to demolish four historic district buildings to make way for the expansion of the Loudoun courts

economy. “We don’t want to risk our town’s future in the business sector in favor of the buildings,” Councilwoman Suzanne Fox said. Councilman Tom Dunn cast the sole dissenting vote, dismissing concerns that having the county government offices move out of the downtown area—an alternative county supervisors said they would pursue if the expansion project stalled—would harm businesses. “People move here because of the historic charm, not because of a county government center,” Dunn said. In May, the BAR approved only the partial

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It’s Loudoun County Fair week, and families and friends lined up on Monday’s opening night to take a spin on the midway’s carnival rides. Organizers have a packed schedule of livestock shows, games, concerts and family entertainment on tap each day.The gates open daily at 9 a.m., and the carnival gears up at 4 p.m.The fair continues through Saturday.Tickets are $15.The fairground is located at 17558 Dry Mill Road, west of Leesburg. For details, go to loudouncountyfair.com.

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oudoun County supervisors and staff celebrated the completion of the first phase of a new park-and-ride lot near Dulles Town Center on Tuesday. A hundred spaces of a planned 300-space lot have been built next to the mall. The $1.7 million project is being completed by the Dulles Town Center’s developer, Lerner Enterprises, through an agreement with the county. The schedule for the remaining 200 parking spaces is being worked out with Lerner. County Chairman Scott K. York (R-At Large) and Supervisor Shawn M. Williams (R-Broad Leesburg Today/Jonathan Hunley Run), who represents the area, Loudoun County supervisors and dignitaries prepare to cut the ribbon on a new park-and-ride lot near Dulles Town praised the developer for having a good working relationship with the county. including Carpathia, Harris Corp. and The nector, and Route 84, the Atlantic Connector. “If they were all like Lerner, we’d be in Art Institute of Washington-Dulles. It serves These routes travel to Wiehle-Reston East, with great shape,” Williams said during Tuesday’s Loudoun County Transit’s Local Bus Service stops along Pacific and Atlantic boulevards, ribbon-cutting. Route 87X to and from the Wiehle-Reston East respectively. The lot is next to an office building on Metrorail station. For more information about Loudoun’s Atlantic Boulevard that’s home to businesses It also serves Route 83, the Pacific Con- transit services, see loudoun.gov/transit. n

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espite appearances, Loudoun school system leaders say Riverside High School will be ready for students before the start of the school year Aug. 31. Construction crews are working overtime and on weekends to make sure of it. The 46-acre site that will be the home campus to 780 students in 32 days—and counting—is still crawling with excavators, dump trucks, steamrollers and wheel loaders, as well as dozens of workers completing tasks inside the school building. “There’s still work to be done—you drive by there, and you can see that. But they’ll be ready for the first day, because we always are,” Kevin Lewis, assistant superintendent of Sup-

to preserve. “It takes some extra effort to not damage the landscape.” The costs to develop the site has helped make Riverside the most expensive school ever built in Loudoun. The county spent $20 million to purchase the land from the NCC, and another $74.9 million on construction. Students are expected to get their first good look at their school Aug. 20, at the “Riverside Ram Jam Kick Off” event. They, along with their families, are invited to pick up their class schedules, tour the school and watch the football and volleyball teams scrimmage. For now, that open house is still on, according to Anderson and Lewis. “That’s our goal to accommodate that,” Lewis said. Go to lcps.org/riverside for more information on the event and to follow the school’s progress. n

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port Services, said. Lewis supervised the building of dozens of Loudoun County schools as the system’s director of construction before being promoted to his current position. The Loudoun school system has built 54 schools in the past 15 years. But construction of the county’s 15th high school has proved to be one of the most challenging. “It was definitely the most difficult site we’ve ever had, particularly because of its environmental features,” Lewis said. The property, next to the National Conference Center in Lansdowne, is characterized by steep slopes, wooded acreage and wetlands. “When it’s done, it’s going to be a beautiful campus, but there are extra efforts that we’ve taken to accommodate its unique features,” Lewis said, referring to the site’s trees, rolling hills and creek that builders worked

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Construction crews are working extended hours and on weekends to complete Riverside High School ahead of the first day of school, Aug. 31. See a video of the work in progress at leesburgtoday.com/education.

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he Leesburg Police Department on Tuesday identified the suspect in the July 27 hit-and-run crash that left a pedestrian in critical condition. An arrest warrant has been issued for Jose Pablo Hernandez Reyes, 47, of no fixed address. Police were seeking the public’s help in locating him. Reyes was identified as the driver of the 2007 Chevrolet Silverado truck that struck Fidel

remained in critical condition Tuesday. A witness followed the pickup and obtained a photo of the truck and tag number, which provided critical information in the investigation. The truck was found Tuesday morning at a Hamilton residence and was impounded as part of the investigation. Reyes is charged with felony hit-and-run. He is described as being 5 foot 5 inches tall, 185 pounds, with brown eyes and black and gray hair. Reyes was last known to be in the Hamilton area. Police say he has ties to both Maryland and Virginia. Anyone with information on his whereabouts is asked to call 703-771-4500. Callers wishing to remain anonymous may call the Leesburg Crime Line at 703-443-TIPS (8477). The department can also receive information from the public using a program called TIPSUBMIT. Tips about a specific crime or criminal activity can be sent by text, email or smartphone. Text LPDTIP plus your message to 274637.

Two more sightings of a naked black man were reported in Ashburn on Sunday. The incidents may be related to a string of exposure cases reported in the area beginning July 12, according to the Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office. The most recent cases were reported July 26 when an unclothed man was seen walking in the area of Ashburn Road and Louisa Drive about 3:40 a.m. A similar report came 90 minutes later on Hay Road. In both cases, deputies established a perimeter and searched for the suspect on foot

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Similar situations were reported by three separate victims July 12. In all three cases the victims reported an unclothed man was walking in the area of Ashburn Farm Parkway and Golden Meadow Circle, as well as Claiborne Parkway and Wayside Circle. The three sightings occurred between 5:30 and 6 a.m. One of the victims that day reported having a similar encounter with the same man three months ago in the same area. She did not report that incident.

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a note demanding money while the other displayed a gun. Then the pair fled the bank with an undisclosed amount of cash and were headed toward the Lovettsville Community Center.

The suspects are believed to have taken off in a blue SUV, but a search didn’t locate them, the sheriff’s office reported. The first suspect was described as a black man, 6 feet tall and weighing about 175 pounds. The second man also was described as black. He was said to be 5 feet 8 inches tall with a thin build. Anyone who has information about the case is asked to contact Detective W. Promisel at 703-777-0475.

ROUND UP • An Ashburn man faces DUI and felony hitand-run charges after a July 20 crash at the Rt. 9/ Rt. 287 intersection. According to the Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office, a multiple-vehicle crash happened at 8 a.m. A driver and passenger in one of the vehicles fled on foot. They were located after a search of the area. The driver, Amilcar F. Ciciliano, 19, was charged with DUI, driving on a revoked license and felony hit-and-run. • A Luray man pleaded guilty last week to federal charges of tampering with evidence after he moved the body of a drug overdose victim from his Ashburn hotel room last year. Investigators say Jason Gregory Colley, 36, sold cocaine to Jason Laytham, 37, of Leesburg, and another individual at an extended stay hotel in Ashburn on Sept. 12, 2014. After taking the drugs, Laytham and the other individual became unconscious. Colley dragged Laytham’s body out of his hotel into a common area before calling for paramedics, according to evidence presented in the case. Laytham died. When law enforcement officers arrived, the other individual was unconscious in Colley’s hotel suite. That person survived. Colley was charged in the case on April 2 and faces a maximum penalty of 20 years in prison when he is sentenced Oct. 16. n

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MILYâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s List, a pro-abortion rights political action committee, recently endorsed two Loudoun County women running for state offices. The committee is, not surprisingly, backing state Sen. Jennifer Wexton (D-33) in her re-election bid and Dr. Jill McCabe in her challenge to state Sen. Richard H. Black (R-13). Muthoni Wambu Kraal, EMILYâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s List senior director of State and Local Campaigns, lauded Wexton as a longtime champion for the people of Virginia. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Senator Wexton has been a leader in the courtroom for victims of domestic violence and child abuse. In the state Senate, she has prioritized jobs, womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s health, and expanding access to health care,â&#x20AC;? Wambu Kraal stated. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The EMILYâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s List communityâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;now more than three million strongâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;is proud to support her reelection to the Virginia state Senate.â&#x20AC;? Republican Stephen Hollingshead is challenging the freshman senator. In a statement, Wambu Kraal referred to McCabe as an advocate for Loudoun. â&#x20AC;&#x153;She will bring common sense solutions for Virginia families to the state Senate,â&#x20AC;? she stated. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Jill stands in stark contrast to Senator Dick Black, who has made it clear his top priority is to turn back the clock on women and families in Virginia.â&#x20AC;? Following EMILYâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Listâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s endorsement of McCabe, Republican Party of Virginia Chairman John Whitbeck sent an email blast calling for the candidate to renounce her apparent support of Planned Parenthood. This comes after a video surfaced that depicts a Planned Parent-

hood executive discussing the price of providing fetal tissue left over from abortions for medical research. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I realize she has received support from multiple organizations who refuse to hold Planned Parenthood accountable,â&#x20AC;? Whitbeck stated. â&#x20AC;&#x153;However, as a doctor I hope Jill McCabe does the right and ethical thing by renouncing Planned Parenthoodâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s endorsement and joining our calls for an investigation.â&#x20AC;? The watchdog organization factcheck.org found the video to have been edited in a way as to present the Planned Parenthood executiveâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s comments out of context.

DULLES AREA REALTORS BACK MIXED SLATE IN BOARD RACES The Dulles Area Realtors Political Action Committee recently announced its endorsements for local offices, and the group is a mix of Republicans, Democrats and an independent. Candidates for the Loudoun County Board of Supervisors and clerk of the Circuit Court who sought DARPACâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s support completed a questionnaire and were interviewed by area realtors. After that process, the following hopefuls received endorsements: â&#x20AC;˘ Supervisor Suzanne M. Volpe (R-Algonkian), â&#x20AC;˘ Supervisor Ralph M. Buona (R-Ashburn), â&#x20AC;˘ Tony Buffington, Republican nominee for the supervisorsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Blue Ridge District seat, â&#x20AC;˘ Ronald A. Meyer Jr., Republican nominee in the Broad Run District, â&#x20AC;˘ Supervisor Geary M. Higgins (R-Catoctin), â&#x20AC;˘ Supervisor Matthew F. Letourneau (R-Dulles), Continued on Page 10

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oudoun County Supervisor Eugene A. Delgaudio has been up in arms over an email that Virginia Attorney General Mark Herring sent recently to raise campaign funds for the Sterling District representative’s Democratic opponent. Herring’s One Commonwealth political action committee on June 22 sent an email that asked supporters to consider contributing to the campaign of Koran T. Saines, who is challenging Delgaudio this year. But the call for funds alone wasn’t what angered the Republican incumbent. In the email, Herring, a Democrat and former Loudoun supervisor, noted that Delgaudio’s conservative organization, Public Advocate of the United States, has been called an “anti-gay hate group” by the Southern Poverty Law Center. And he said that Delgaudio is interested only in “promoting his extreme right-wing ideology” when local government should be about “working together to solve problems.” But the supervisor said that mentioning the Southern Poverty Law Center brings up the notion of a man he claims acted on the “hate group” label and attempted to endanger his life. Floyd Lee Corkins II of Herndon was sentenced in 2013 to 25 years in prison for shooting a security guard at the Washington, DC, headquarters of the conservative Family Research Council. The FBI told Delgaudio that Corkins appeared to be targeting Public Advocate, as well, and Corkins was seen near Public Advocate’s office in Falls Church and at a Chick-fil-A in Sterling, Delgaudio said. So referring to the Southern Poverty Law Center was an irresponsible action by a sitting attorney general and someone who is believed to want to run for governor, Delgaudio said. “Mr. Herring wants my demise,” he said. However, Adam Zuckerman, One Commonwealth’s political director, seemed unfazed by the comments. “Supervisor Delgaudio has a long, welldocumented history of deeply derogatory statements—including calling lesbians and gays ‘perverts’ and ‘freaks’—and as head of a group the Southern Poverty Law Center has classified as a hate group,” he said in an email. “This history has been documented by journalists and a grand jury. The attorney general, who served on the Loudoun board, thinks Koran Saines would be a better supervisor and less hostile to his constituents.” And, for his part, Saines said only that he was glad to have Herring’s backing. “I appreciate the endorsement and support from our great Attorney General Mark Herring,” he said in an email. Herring’s email hasn’t been entirely negative for Delgaudio, however. He said that it prompted four donors to pledge to give him a total of $10,000 for his re-election bid. So a call for money for Delgaudio’s opponent actually stands to raise funds for his own campaign. “It’s a contradiction,” he said. n

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• Leesburg Mayor Kristen Umstattd, Democratic nominee in the Leesburg District, • Koran T. Saines, Democratic nominee for the Sterling District seat, • County Chairman Scott K. York, who is running for re-election as an independent, and • Circuit Court Clerk Gary Clemens (R) “The candidates endorsed by DARPAC understand the importance of protecting homeowners and the challenges in promoting opportunities for home ownership in Loudoun County,” Lars Henriksen of Century 21 Redwood, Ashburn, chairman of the DARPAC Trustees, said in a prepared statement. n

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irginia should reinstate its onegun-a-month law, House of Delegates candidate Elizabeth Miller said Friday. Miller, a Democrat who is challenging GOP Del. Thomas A. “Tag” Greason in the 32nd District, said that she has been held at gunpoint on three occasions and that it’s time to bring back the statute that restricted Virginians from buying more than one handgun per month. “I think that that’s important,” Miller told an audience at a candidates forum at the Ashby Ponds retirement community in Ashburn. “Sensible gun legislation to keep guns out of the hands of people who really should not have them is important. Background checks are important.” The hopeful, making her second challenge to Greason, spoke at that gathering with her fellow Democrat, state Sen. Jennifer T. Wexton. Miller said the third time she was held up, the gun was traced back to its purchase from a dealer in Virginia. Situations like that, where guns bought in the Old Dominion found their way outside the state’s boundaries, prompted the 1993 prohibition on purchasing more than one firearm per month. But that regulation was turned back in 2012. Miller said that her husband has guns in the family home because he likes to go to a shooting range. But she suggested that even gun enthusiasts could make do with buying a firearm every month.

“I think buying 12 guns a year is a lot,” she said after the forum. It’s unclear how that stance could be received overall, but Miller said her message on the significance of gun safety has seemed to play well with residents of Loudoun County’s 32nd District. On another topic, health care, Miller and Wexton said that it’s important for Virginia to expand Medicaid in accordance with the Affordable Care Act, commonly known as “Obamacare.” The fight over expansion, mainly along party lines, threatened to derail the state’s budget process last year, and Wexton repeated the statistic that up to 400,000 Virginians could gain medical coverage if the federal program for the poor was expanded. Regulations now are so stringent that essentially only the very poorest children and pregnant women can get coverage, the senaLeesburg Today/Jonathan Hunley tor said. To expand Medicaid, though, House of Delegates candidate Elizabeth Miller addressed residents at Ashby Ponds retirement community Friday. voters will need to elect lawmakers who believe in the cause, Wexton Opponents in this state, however, have who now seeks the 33rd District Senate seat, said, and she asked those in the small crowd expressed concern that federal funding for which comprises parts of Loudoun and Fairat Ashby Ponds for their help in doing so. expansion that’s available now could go away fax counties. She said that because the expansion in the future, leaving Virginia to foot a rather If the state can attract more employers, funding comes from the federal government, large bill. the uninsured can get work and, consequently, it’s tax money that Virginians already have Wexton’s challenger, Stephen Hollings- secure better health coverage than they would paid. And she pointed out that governors head, agreed with that assessment. But he get under Medicaid, the Republican said. of some of the reddest states in the union described the situation in different terms. “Growth is the solution,” Hollingshead, accepted the federal funding. Why don’t Virginians have medical who spoke at Ashby Ponds a week ago, said in “It is fiscally conservative,” Wexton said. coverage? They don’t have a job, said Hol- a telephone interview. n “We’re wasting money otherwise.” lingshead, a former congressional candidate

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he Loudoun Board of Supervisors voted recently to provide monetary help to the Loudoun Museum and to have the local government work on a plan for the institution’s future. The museum is going through rough financial times, so the board voted 8-1 on July 15 to provide a $55,000 grant to get through the current fiscal year. That money will more than make up for a projected museum budget shortfall of $52,000. County staff members were directed to work with the museum staff and trustees to figure out a plan for the operation’s long-term future. This working group is scheduled to report back to supervisors on whether there’s a new plan to maintain the museum or whether the entity should dissolve and its collection of exhibit materials be dispersed.

Supervisor Geary M. Higgins (R-Catoctin), a member of the museum’s board, has led the charge to save the museum, and county Chairman Scott K. York (R-At Large) joined him in expressing July 15 the importance of having a place that celebrates local history. “For me, I think there is great value in trying to preserve our history,” York said. Board Vice Chairman Ralph M. Buona (R-Ashburn) and Supervisor Matthew F. Letourneau (R-Dulles) also supported helping the museum, but they said they did so reluctantly. Buona pointed out that adding the $55,000 to money the county already agreed to give the museum would bring the total taxpayer contribution in FY16 to $91,007. That’s quite a chunk of the museum’s annual budget of $109,000, he said. Letourneau said that if the county has to contribute that much of a percentage of the operation’s budget, it should consider taking over the museum,

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and youth can pick up needed items. Its easy-to-spot bus—painted blue with the words “Mobile Hope” stretched across the side—also makes stops throughout the county to distribute food, clothes, diapers, toiletries and school supplies. The organization is using the relationships they’ve built through its outreach programs to inform uninsured families of options to enroll in FAMIS. “I think a lot of families just don’t know what’s available,” Donna Fortier, CEO and founder of Mobile Hope, said. “We’re hoping to partner with some of the medical providers in Loudoun where we can refer these families so they can be their medical home.” Already, Mobile Hope has connected 13 children with medical services through this new effort, and by the end of the grant period in July 2016, the goal is to enroll 400 local children. For many of the children, this will be the first time they will have access to affordable medical care, said Jill Chris-

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he Loudoun County School Board has hired a new assistant superintendent for instruction, the second-most influential position in the school division. Following a special closed session July 23, the board appointed Cynthia Ambrose to lead the Instruction Department. Ambrose is serving as chief academic officer for Horry County Public Schools, the third-largest school division in South Carolina with about 42,600 students and 51 schools. In

2011, Ambrose was named South Carolina’s District Administrator of the Year. She begins her new position in Loudoun on Aug. 17. Her annual salary will be $177,000. Ambrose said she wasn’t necessarily looking to leave her post in South Carolina, but when she heard about the position in Loudoun, she began researching the school division. “I immediately recognized the incredible talent in the school system. The division has a reputation for being progressive and innovative,” she wrote in an email to Leesburg Today. “Once I interacted with staff members

via the interview process, I was hooked. They were warm, intelligent, and deeply passionate about educating students and serving the community.” She listed three priorities as she begins her new position: build relationships to learn the community’s goals for its students; work with education leaders “from the superintendent and boardroom to the classroom to ensure mechanisms are in place for continuous improvement;” and understand the current educational landscape. “It will be critical to be a good listener as I transition into this position,” she said. Continued on Next Page

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oudoun Education Alliance of Parents, known as LEAP, will kick off the school year under new leadership. Rennea Butler was elected LEAP president earlier this summer, along with almost all new officers. Other members of the board are: Phil Lo Presti, vice president of communications; Eileen Altenburger, vice president of programs; Melissa Ganz, secretary; and Juana Kazmierczak, treasurer. “LEAP is back, and we’re coming back strong,” Butler said. She and other LEAP officers want to get more parents, teachers and students involved in the organization as well as increase attendance at its monthly meetings.

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take action.” Winton never told anyone that he’d helped hundreds of children escape to freedom. In 1988, his wife was cleaning the attic when she found a scrapbook with a list of all the children Winton had saved. The website includes photos of the list, as well as a 1988 BBC report about the children who were saved through Winton’s efforts and Barrett’s recorded interviews with survivors Eva Paddock, Milena Grenfell-Baines and Dave Lux. In her interview with Barrett, Paddock said of Winton: “He was a leader in showing that one person with a commitment to making something happen can actually do it. … That it doesn’t have to be a committee, it doesn’t have to be agreed upon by anybody else. If you really believe in something and think it’s important, one person can make things happen which will change people’s lives.” Barrett has stayed in touch with Paddock and Grenfell-Baines, and kept them updated about how her project fared in the national competition. View the website at 17359276.com. n

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he Community Foundation for Loudoun and Northern Fauquier Counties has announced two scholarships awarded from its Gavin Rupp “I Promise 15” Scholarship Fund in its debut year. The fund was created by the family in memory of Eagle Ridge Middle School student Gavin Rupp, who died of cancer two years ago at age 13 on July 30. The fund’s title refers to the teenager’s love of baseball and his No. 15 jersey. The fund was established to provide scholarships to students pursuing medical training and degrees with a focus on oncology. “Our entire family is so grateful for the wonderful medical team members that supported Gavin throughout his 30-month battle with cancer,” Gavin’s Continued on Next Page

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He will teach in Loudoun through the Fulbright Scholar Program, which encourages international exchanges in the academic community. Mokeev’s visit is a result of Miguel Corrigan’s experience as a Fulbright Scholar at Stolypin last spring. Corrigan is head of the Business Program at NVCC’s Loudoun Campus in Sterling. Russian Government and Policy (PLS 295-003L) will meet Wednesdays from 7 to 9:40 p.m. starting Aug. 26, and students must register no later than 11:59 p.m. Aug. 23. To learn more, contact Corrigan at mcorrigan@nvcc.edu. n

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parents, Chris and Sandy Rupp, said in a statement. The family intends to award at least one scholarship annually, in the hope that recipients who will one day work with pediatric cancer patients can help many others for years to come. This year’s debut recipients are Tuscarora High School graduate Caroline Nicotra and Loudoun County High School graduate Brianna Jennings. Nicotra, who plans to attend Virginia Tech, has aspirations to study biological sciences on a pre-med track in oncology. A science lover, she said she also was inspired by a fourth-grade friend who died of cancer. Jennings will attend Michigan State University on a pre-med track after personal health issues made her aware of the need for physicians with empathy and care. The scholarship fund has a new benefactor, courtesy of proceeds from the newly published children’s book, “Overwhelming Underdogs,” written by Jeanne Layman and sold online through Lulu.com. The book’s theme was inspired by Gavin and his thoughtfulness toward others.

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Ambrose will come to Loudoun after working in Horry County schools for 31 years, first as a teacher for 10 years; then as an assistant principal for a year; principal for a year; director for five years; executive director for elementary schools for four years; and in her current position for 10 years. She earned her bachelor’s degree in elementary education from the University of South Carolina as well as two master’s degrees from that institution (in educational administration and elementary education). She also has taken part in the Stanford School of Business Executive Leadership Program and the Harvard Change Leadership Program. Ambrose will take the helm of the school system’s largest department following the resignation of Terri L. Breeden, who was Superinten-

dent Eric Williams’ first hire and worked for the division for one year. Since she announced her resignation from the Loudoun schools in May, Breeden has been publicly identified as a finalist for three superintendent positions: in Culpeper County; in Charleston County, SC; and in Fayette County, KY. Those counties have since hired other candidates to lead their divisions, according to news reports. Loudoun County Public Schools has undergone several administrative changes under Williams’ leadership. Most recently, he announced two newly created positions earlier this month: James E. Dallas was named the director of teaching and learning and Virginia Patterson was named the director of school administration. Williams was hired in July 2014 to lead the 73,000-student school division following the retirement of Edgar B. Hatrick, who served as superintendent for 23 years. n

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s the 2015 American Legion baseball season winds down, the eyes of six state Legion organizations are focused on a field just a short drive down the road for local

residents. Fireman’s Field, the site of the American Legion’s Virginia State Tournament a year ago, will host the Mid-Atlantic Regional Aug. 5-9 in Purcellville. The tournament will feature the top teams from the region, and, as the host, Loudoun Post 34 also will take part. The winner of the contest advances to the American Legion World Series, held Aug. 13-21 in Shelby, NC. Jim Grenier, manager of the Post 34 Leesburg team, is the local chairman of American Legion baseball and the coordinator of next week’s tournament. The American Legion’s purpose is to promote and bring attention to veterans and veteran’s issues, as well as to

mentor youth throughout the United States. One way it does this is to provide American Legion baseball to high school and college-aged young men. With this purpose in mind, Grenier sees next week’s tournament as a great way to celebrate the spirit of America in a local setting that features the nation’s pastime. “This is a piece of Americana—that field in Purcellville, that town, that community, and Leesburg,” Grenier said. Work to host the Mid-Atlantic Regional has been ongoing for some time. While Grenier has spearheaded efforts, the work has included Purcellville Mayor Kwasi Fraser, Town Manager Rob Lohr and Leesburg Mayor Kristen Umstattd, as well as both town councils. The fact that Fireman’s Field hosted the lower level state tournament a year ago made the pursuit of the regional tournament exciting for all the local officials, Grenier said. The Leesburg Post also will be heavily involved in the logistics. Grenier said the membership at Post 34 is excited about having the

opportunity to contribute their experience in setting up the tournament. Post Commander John Carty, a retired infantry officer, works with Grenier, a former non-commissioned officer, to manage the tournament. “John has been a very big help,” Grenier said. “We’ve both done large-scale efforts, whether it is getting troops ready for wartime, or getting a baseball tournament together. Our abilities will help us.” In addition, he hopes the tournament promotes the American Legion. The Post, he says, wants spectators to become more aware of what the American Legion and the Veterans of Foreign Wars do. “The Post and the VFW is much more than baseball. When it comes down to it, this is a veterans’ program,” he said. Grenier is excited about his team’s participation in the Regional Tournament. The Rangers finished tied for fourth place in Division 16 competition this year. Last year, they were the sixth seed in the district, and as host for the state tournament went 2-2 in the tourney.

This year, Grenier hopes that his team can have similar success against their regional foes. “That state tournament was at Fireman’s Field,” he said. “I realized that the kids bring up their game at Fireman’s. It’s a local environment, a nice ‘Field of Dreams’ kind of thing. The kids just stepped up. … I got a little hungry after seeing all that, so I thought, ‘What if we just try at the next level?’” So they will try at the next level next week. The Rangers will take the field against seven other teams vying for the regional title and a berth in the World Series. Grenier said he’d love to see Fireman’s Field host the World Series. He’s reached out to Rep. Barbara Comstock (R-VA-10) and to Umstattd. “This is going to be the test—whether the community comes out to watch these games. So far so good as far as communications with Leesburg and Purcellville community leaders. But if this works well this year, who knows? My ultimate goal all along was to bring that World Series here.” n

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Among Whole Foods’ Ashburn Pub’s offerings are libations from Mt. Defiance Distillery in Middleburg, Catoctin Creek Distilling Company in Purcellville and Old Ox Brewery in Ashburn.

Chretien said the distillery has found a great partner in Whole Foods, which, in addition to its absinthe-based Sazerac, features mangointage and craft cocktails are all cardamom punch the rage. And you could hardly made from Mt. DefiWhole Foods Ashburn, get much cooler than a Sazerac ance’s Dark Rum. The at 19800 Belmont Chase made from whiskey and absinthe store will also offer Drive, officially opened from Loudoun distilleries. Mt. Defiance’s cider its doors Wednesday The in-store pub at the new Whole Foods on tap at the pub and with a grand opening market in Ashburn, which opened July 29, is in bottles in the retail celebration. Store hours combining its efforts to source locally with a store. are 7 a.m.-10 p.m. daily. passion for creative and classic cocktails. In Whole Foods’ addition to serving local wines, beers and hard Ashburn Pub is an ciders, the Ashburn store is the first in the area illustration of the to offer spirits in a restaurant setting and is growing trend of including bars, pubs and res- they’re beautiful cocktails,” mixology specialist sourcing heavily from local distilleries. taurants in grocery stores—designed to bring Kathleen Tozzi said. Tozzi, who works for Whole Foods While Virginia law prohibits the retail shoppers in and keep them in the store, and to regional specialty team (focused on beversale of spirits in grocery stores, Whole Foods’ make upscale markets a destination for more ages and cheese), has spent most of the last focus on local sourcing for its pub has been than groceries. week in Loudoun and will be at the Ashburn a boon for Loudoun-based distilleries like “We are always trying to be involved store as needed to help with training. She also Middleburg’s Mt. Defiance cidery and distill- in the current food scene and that includes works with suppliers to come up with creative ery and Purcellville’s Catoctin Creek Distilling beverage. Craft cocktails, the artisan, handcocktails. Loudoun’ s burgeoning craft distillery Company. made cool, special spirits like we’re serving scene has made it easy for the chain to source Mt. Defiance managing partner Marc [in Loudoun] are really trendy right now, and locally, she said. “Every time we open a new store—particularly when it’s in an area that we haven’t been before, we do a local supplier fair several months before opening,” Tozzi said. ”We do research and look around and see who’s making what in the surrounding areas. With some of the specialty areas like spirits, there’s not always someone right there. But we were lucky [in Loudoun] because there are people doing really great things close by.” She cites Mt. Defiance as an example. “I got to go down there and see what they do and how they make the absinthe, and I got to taste the wormwood that they use,” she said. “It’s so unique to learn about what really goes into all of these old-fashioned spirits.” The pub, which also features snacks, sandwiches and Turkish-style pizzas, is part of Whole Foods’ efforts to be more than a grocery store in the communities in which they’re located. Ashburn Today/Danielle Nadler “It’s a great way to connect with the comWhole Foods’ Ashburn Pub is tapping into the local market to provide ingredients for creative munity, ” Tozzi said. “You know you’re going to cocktails. Local suppliers and media got a sneak peak of the pub’s offerings last week. Jan Mercker

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get good food and good beverage. We want to make it a gathering place and a fun environment to do your shopping. It’s also familyfriendly—you can go and have a really nice cocktail and your kids can have pizza and sit in the café.” Catoctin Creek Distilling Company, opened by Becky and Scott Harris in 2009, is Loudoun’s first distillery since Prohibition. Since then, the popularity of its products has exploded, and the distillery now has national and international distribution, along with a strong local fan base. Along with the Sazerac, featuring Catoctin Creek’s organic Roundstone Rye, the Whole Foods pub will also feature the Sweet Millie made up of Catoctin Creek’s Watershed Gin, St. Germain elderflower liqueur and sweet vermouth. Even though the Whole Foods retail store can’t sell spirits, Catoctin Creek’s presence in the pub is a promotional opportunity for the brand, which is well represented in local ABC stores. “We thought it was cool that even though they can’t sell these spirits directly, featuring us and making a real partnership still makes a great outreach program for us to people who may not have discovered us directly in our natural habitat in ABC stores or coming out to the distillery,” Becky Harris said. “We’re going to support them and help them keep it a fantastic experience for their customers.” n

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5-9 p.m., Lost Rhino Brewery, 21730 Red Rum Drive, Ashburn. Contact: lostrhino.com Puppies Behind Bars is a program in which inmates raise and teach a puppy more than 90 commands and then work directly with the puppy’s new owner, a wounded veteran who has served in Iraq or Afghanistan. Enjoy live music and a charity auction. Lost Rhino will be donating 10 percent of the day’s sales.

‘Seussical, Jr.’

7 p.m., Franklin Park Arts Center, 36441 Blueridge View Lane, Purcellville. Contact: franklinparkartscenter.org “Seussical, Jr.” is based on the works of Dr. Seuss. His best-loved characters collide and cavort in an unforgettable musical caper. Suitable for all ages. Tickets are $8.

Live Music: Keith Anderson

8:30 p.m., Tally Ho Theatre, 19 W. Market St, Leesburg. Contact: tallyholeesburg.com Country music singer and songwriter Keith Anderson returns to the stage with his “I’ll Bring the Music tour.”

Middleburg Summer Sidewalk Sale

10 a.m.-5 p.m., 12 N. Madison St., Middleburg. Contact: middleburgva.com Middleburg stores are cleaning out their closets and storage areas for the ninth annual Summer Sidewalk Sale. Look for balloons outside participating shops and restaurants.

Friday Night Live

5 p.m., North Gate Vineyard, 16031 Hillsboro Road, Purcellville. Contact: northgatevineyard. com Chef Seb, with his Saffron Gourmet Food Truck will sell fresh, organic menu items. Popular singer and songwriter Emma Rowley will perform her latest songs. Free.

Parties on the Plaza

6-8 p.m., Village at Leesburg, 1602 Village Market Blvd., Leesburg. Contact: villageatleesburg.com Enjoy the music of The Wil Gravatt Band Western Swing, games and giveaways on the plaza. Free.

Veterans Fishing Classic

9 a.m., Ashburn Village Sports Pavilion, 20585 Ashburn Village Blvd., Ashburn. Contact: fishingcommunity.org 2015 Ashburn Village Veterans Fishing Classic is open to wounded veterans from all campaigns. All equipment is supplied; event includes kids activities, raffles and prizes. Lunch provided. Free. Donations accepted.

Autumn Vegetable Gardening

10-11 a.m., Demonstration Garden, Ida Lee Park, Ida Lee Drive, Leesburg. Contact: loudouncountymastergardeners.org Cool season crops are just around the corner. Learn how to grow and harvest fall vegetables. Experienced Master Gardeners show how to keep your garden growing for another season. Bring a folding chair. Free.

Taylorstown Community Picnic 10 a.m-4 p.m., Mt. Pleasant United Methodist Church, 13266 Taylorstown Road, Leesburg. Contact: 540-822-5331 Country ham, fried chicken, hot dogs, chili

dogs, desserts and hand-dipped ice cream available for purchase. Classic country and gospel music by James Boys at noon. Free.

Middleburg Sidewalk Sale 10 a.m.-5 p.m., See July 31 listing

Saffron Gourmet Food Truck

12 p.m., North Gate Vineyard, 16031 Hillsboro Road, Purcellville. Contact: northgatevineyard. com Sebastian Oveysi, owner of the five-star rated Amoos in McLean, will sell fresh, organic menu items from his Saffron Gourmet Food Truck.

Book Signing: ‘Beyond Jefferson’s Vines’

2-4 p.m., North Gate Vineyard, 16031 Hillsboro Road, Purcellville. Contact: northgatevineyard.com Richard Leahy, a former editor for Vineyard & Winery Management magazine, has written the book on Virginia wine. It covers the history of Virginia wine, interviews and detailed travelogue across the state’s wine regions and visits to leading wineries. Free.

Colonial Spanish Horse Conservation

1 p.m., National Sporting Library and Museum, 102 The Plains Road, Middleburg. Contact: www.nsl.org Livestock Conservancy experts Phil Sponenberg, Jeannette Beranger and Mary McConnell give a glimpse into the Colonial Spanish horses of the Americas. The lecture will be followed by a heritage breed food sampling. The tasting will include products from priority breeds that are making a splash with top chefs. Tickets $10.

The Music Man

8 p.m., Potomac Fall High School, 46400 Algonkian Parkway, Sterling. Contact: sterlingplaymakers.com Sterling Playmakers presents the award-winning musical that tells the tale of a con man, who comes to River City to start a boys band. A live orchestra will provide the music for this family-friendly show. Tickets are $15. Sterling Playmakers

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9 a.m., Loudoun County Fairgrounds, 17564 Dry Mill Road, Leesburg. Contact: loudouncountyfair.com Fair highlights include a carnival, rodeo-bull riding, dairy show, goat show, horseback demonstrations, magic acts, pet shows, floral exhibits, obstacle courses, tug-of-war, live musical entertainment, and a special dinner each evening. Tickets are $15 daily for adults and $5 for children ages 6-12; ages 5 and younger get in free. Seniors 62 and older are free until 4 p.m. on this day only.

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2 p.m., Cascades Library, 21030 Whitfield Place, Potomac Falls. Contact: 703-444-3228 BubbleMania presents “Comedy with a Drip,” a high-energy show encompassing comedy, music and bubbles presented by Casey Carle. Free, registration required.

Documentary Film Viewing and Discussion Educa t io n

2 p.m., Ashburn Library, 43316 Hay Road, Ashburn. Contact: 703-737-8100 A viewing of “Wonder Women! The Untold Story of American Superheroines” will be followed by a Skype discussion with Director Kristy Guevara-Flanagan. The 56-minute film is not rated. Free.

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10 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Rust Library, 380 Old Waterford Road, Leesburg. Contact: 703-777-0323 A day featuring Animal Services and their furry friends (10 a.m.), Jennifer Holland, author of “Unlikely Heroes: 37 Inspiring Stories of Courage and Heart from the Animal Kingdom” (noon), The Dos and Don’ts of Pet Adoption with Dr. Robbins of Catoctin Veterinary Clinic (1:30 p.m.) and Learn to Train Your Dog with trainer Marnie Montgomery of Joyful Dog. Free.

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Live Music: Bruce in the USA

6 p.m., Tarara Winery, 13648 Tarara Lane, Leesburg. Contact: tarara.com Concert by Bruce Springsteen tribute band. Picnic baskets are welcome but no pets or outside alcohol. Tickets are $16.

Beatles & Bubblegum

7 p.m., Franklin Park Arts Center, 36441 Blueridge View Lane, Purcellville. Contact: 540-338-7973. This interactive live music program explores the music of the Beatles and some of the bubblegum artists from the ’60s and ’70s, such as The Archies and The Monkees. Tickets are $10.

Live Music: Short Hill Mountain Boys

2-5 p.m., Notaviva Vineyards, 13274 Sagle Road, Purcellville. Contact: notavivavineyards.com Bluegrass Jam is back featuring the Short Hill Mountain Boys. Free.

Legacy Farm Garden Party and Fundraiser

6-9 p.m., Temple Hall Farm, 15789 Temple Hall Road, Leesburg. Contact: legacyfarmsvirginia@ gmail.com Meet the 2015 Summer Garden project graduates, tour the gardens, and enjoy live music, food and live and silent auctions. Proceeds from the event will help adults with autism receive agrarian-based job training. Tickets are $50 in advance, $60 at the door. Continued on Page 30

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2 p.m., North Gate Vineyard, 16031 Hillsboro Road, Purcellville. Contact: northgatevineyard. com As a singer and songwriter based in Washington, DC, Wenzel has been gaining attention with his Midwestern-accented musings, telling stories spun from a life spent moving from town to town. Free.

6-8 p.m., Village at Leesburg, 1602 Village Market Blvd., Leesburg. Contact: villageatleesburg.com Enjoy the music of South Rail, games and giveaways on the plaza. Free.

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tions and fee collection. A $25 per hour fee would be charged for special events requiring support of the county’s maintenance division. The Department of Economic Development would see the suspension of the international business recruiting program, saving $150,000 and the elimination of the rural marketing manager, saving $88,000. The Department of Building and Development would see the elimination of nine vacant positions and 10 FTEs in code enforcement, bond support and counter staffing. Regional organizations that traditionally get funding support from the county also will be hit. Allocations would be reduced by 50 percent, to $405,000, in the recommended budget and eliminated altogether if funding is held at FY10 levels. While the cuts and enhancements pro-

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up closer to the 0 percent increase level, given what assessments will mean for county taxpayers and Burk agreed. “$1.40 is going to be difficult for anyone to swallow,” the Leesburg District supervisor said, noting that her constituents are also facing paying town taxes. “People are being hit twice in Leesburg. That is always a consideration you have to put forward.” County supervisors and School Board members were scheduled to m eet Wednesday to get a more detailed budget presentation, but that meeting has been postponed until a yet-to-be-determined date because of the snow. A public hearing is planned for Wednesday, Feb. 24, at the County Government Center in Leesburg, with sessions at 3:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. A hearing is scheduled for 9:30 a.m. Saturday,

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9 a.m.-noon, Guthrie Farm, 38327 Charles Town Pike, Waterford. Contact: joshuashands. org Learn the basics of counted cross-stitch. No experience required and all materials will be provided. Appropriate for ages 8 and older. Freewill offering.

7-9 p.m., Leesburg Town Green, 25 W. Market St., Leesburg. Contact: acousticonthegreen.com Leesburg’s Don Chapman brings his solo acoustic act of classic rock, pop and originals to the Acoustics on the Green stage. Lawn chairs, blankets and picnics are encouraged. No smoking, alcoholic beverages or pets. Free. 8 p.m., See July 31 listing

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2 p.m., North Gate Vineyard, 16031 Hillsboro Road, Purcellville. Contact: northgatevineyard. com Catch duo Dear Creek live as they tour the country releasing their newest album, “So it Goes.” Free.

Sunday Sketch with Linda Conti

2-4 p.m., National Sporting Library and Museum, 102 The Plains Road, Middleburg. Contact: nationalsporting.org Each month a local art teacher or artist leads a sketching session in the art galleries, guiding participants on style, composition, or another aspect of drawing. Supplies will be provided for attendees. Pre-registration is encouraged. Free.

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1-4 p.m., Guthrie Farm, 38327 Charles Town Pike, Waterford. Contact: joshuashands.org/ Sewing Learn the basics of sewing and using a sewing machine. Bring your own machine or use one of theirs. By the end of class, students will make a pillowcase to take home. All materials provided. Appropriate for ages 8 and older. Registration recommended. Freewill offering.

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2 p.m., See July 31 listing 4 p.m., Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 605 W. Market St., Leesburg. Contact: 703-777-4912 The all-Bach program features flute, brass, pipe organ, harpsichord, string orchestra and choir. Selections include chorales and the Brandenburg Concerto No. 5. Performed at the church

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1-4 p.m. See August 3 listing 7:30 p.m., Village at Leesburg, 1602 Village Market Blvd., Leesburg. Contact: villageatleesburg.com Enjoy family-friendly activities before the movie “Brave.” Activities at 7:30 p.m. and the movie begins at 8:30 p.m. Free.

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7-8 p.m., Wells Fargo Building, VCE Office, 30 Catoctin Circle SE, Leesburg. Contact: loudouncountymastergardeners.org The Loudoun County Master Gardeners’ monthly lecture series features Amanda Rose Newton, entomologist, presenting an overview of the Brown Marmorated Stinkbug and other invasive insects in Virginia. Free. n

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12:30 p.m., Carver Senior Center, 200 Willie Palmer Way, Purcellville. Contact: 571-2583400 Carver Senior Center will be participating in the fourth annual Senior Spelling Bee on Sept. 10. This preliminary round is to determine which Carver speller and runner-up will represent the center. A list of spelling words is available at the center. Ages 55 and older.

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10 a.m., Thomas Balch Library, 208 W. Market St., Leesburg. Contact: 703-737-7195 Petitions to the General Assembly were the primary catalyst for legislation in the commonwealth from 1776 to 1865. Public improvements, military claims, divorce, manumission of slaves, division of counties, incorporation of towns, religious freedom, and taxation were just some of the concerns expressed in these petitions. Greg Crawford of the Library of Virginia will discuss how to access these documents online through the Library of Virginia’s Legislative Petitions database. Free. Advance registration recommended.

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6-8 p.m., Manor East Apartments, 36 Fort Evans Road NE, Leesburg. Contact: 703-7714500 National Night Out is sponsored by the National Association of Town Watch (NATW) and co-sponsored locally by Leesburg Police Department and Target. Gifts donated by Target will be distributed to children 15 years of age and younger, with parental consent. Wegmans will provide food and the Leesburg Police Department will have giveaways and crime prevention tips. McGruff the Crime Dog will hand out Junior Officer Badges and the Leesburg Police Barrel Train will be at the event to provide rides for the kids. Free.

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Palmer Way, Purcellville. Contact: 571-2583400 Get a taste of Carver Senior Center while helping to strengthen neighborhood ties at this family-centered community event. Ice cream sundaes and root beer floats will be served while DJ Sky Dantinne spins beach-themed tunes for dancing. Free.

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of Potomac River crossing conditions were presented to the Commonwealth Transportation Board earlier this month. They dealt exclusively with one of the 11 river crossings analyzed in the study— the American Legion Bridge chokepoint. The proposed solution also was predictable, given recent trends in Virginia’s transportation policy. If the recommendation is followed, new lanes will be added to the bridge, but those wanting to drive on them will be subject to

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tolls. It’s a solution favored by politicians who fail to acknowledge the government’s fundamental role to provide adequate public infrastructure. And it is a solution increasingly hated by motorists, who rightly are embittered to have to pay a bill just to get to work so they can pay their other bills. Of greater concern is the study’s recommendation to again kick the can on the central issue: How to build a new link between the fast-growing Virginia and Maryland suburbs. Regional planners going back five decades recognized the need, someday, for an additional river crossing west of the American Legion Bridge. Right now, the closest thing to that is the two-lane Rt. 15 bridge on Loudoun’s northern border at Point of Rocks. Neither that truss bridge nor the rural roadway that cuts through the historic area are capable of serving as the region’s chief western crossing in the long run. The corridor fails under today’s traffic load. What can residents expect in 10 or 20 years? The study, conceived at least in part to address that issue, offers little hope for improvement. It notes that the American Legion Bridge widening may not eliminate the benefits of an additional outer crossing. It is an understatement that carries long-term ramifications. Without a sense of urgency among state leaders, options for any additional Potomac River crossing will continue to dwindle. We do not dismiss the political complexities of the issue, but unraveling them must be made a state and regional priority. To ignore them is a failure of leadership under which future generations will suffer.

Dear Editor: have watched with increasing dismay as the initial construction and now the finishing touches of the Top Golf facility decimate the South side of Rt. 7 at Loudoun County Parkway. As an avid golfer, I have had many opportunities to converse with other golfers about this eyesore. No one has thought it belongs where it is and it has been universally panned as unattractive and way out of proportion for its location. The only thing close to a positive I have heard is that it will bring jobs. From what I have read, however, the vast majority of these jobs are of the minimum wage, no career variety. I will never patronize this facility and I hope others join me as a protest against this poor use of land along Rt. 7. Glen Bayless, Sterling

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Dear Editor: I was in attendance at the NAACP rally at the Loudoun Courthouse; I was impressed to say the least. All of those who spoke were excellent, but honorable mention goes to Kevin Grigsby. He spoke of a history in Loudoun that I was completely unaware of. I was so intrigued by his historical knowledge that I began to research those he mentioned. Loudoun has many heroes who could and should be celebrated. Why they haven’t been is a source of embarrassment for

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Dear Editor: The July 24 story concerning Democrat candidate Elizabeth Miller’s goal of resurrecting a useless and repealed law rationing Virginian’s constitutional rights could be waved away as ignorance if it wasn’t so alarming. Candidate Miller believes the commonwealth should go dumpster diving and wipe off a failed Democrat rationing scheme restricting Virginians to the purchase of only one firearm per month. Thus, it is only reasonable, according to Miller’s thought process, she would also support The People being allowed to purchase only one newspaper a month, or permitted to watch just one news program each month. She obviously believes Virginians could “make do” with just one religious service a month, or we could “make do” with a one time a month Fourth Amendment protection—the rest of the month is open “stop and frisk?” It is logical candidate Miller believes Continued on Page 46

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Loudoun. One of the heroes Mr. Grigsby mentioned was Washington Alexander who was born in Loudoun, then sold into the Deep South. Alexander joined the Union Army three weeks after being liberated from slavery. This is a hero, not those who fought to enslave him and keep him enslaved. The sooner a memorial is erected that celebrates the true heroes of that time, such as Mr. Alexander, the better. Loudoun needs to move forward and away from its Jim Crow past. Gentry Nalley, Ashburn

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are required to release. Of the 24 reasons public officials can cite for their overused option of meeting behind closed doors, the working group recommends letting stand 18. It is eliminating an exemption for an entity that never existed. It is studying the rest. And when asked to consider a mechanism for punishing those who willfully violate the law, the council dismissed the proposal out-of-hand. Our experience tells us that there must be criminal penalty to enforce compliance, as many other states use in their open government laws. The FOIA council is a state agency that effectively serves as the point of contact for inquires about the commonwealth’s open government laws. It answers questions, issues advisory opinions and, since last year, has been conducting a thorough review of the law. But we are concerned that the 12-member board leans too heavily toward public officials and lacks strong advocates for openness. We worry that its members, though well-intentioned public servants, are informed by their experience in government. They do not know the frustration of seeing officials in Isle of Wight County, York County and Poquoson give vague reasons for closing the door on the public time and time again. They have never tried to pry documents out of city halls in Newport News or Hampton, or hit a series of dead ends in trying to determine how one construction bid was selected over others. Virginia’s FOIA needs to be broader. It should be easier for citizens to use and harder for officials to violate. And it must live up to the expectation in its preamble that “the affairs of government are not intended to be conducted in an atmosphere of secrecy.” But to achieve that, we need your help. The council will gather this week in Richmond, its first meeting since May and its only one until September. It will review minutes from its subcommittees for records and meetings, which are hashing through the

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ansdowne, VA—The Loudoun County Chamber of Commerce today announced that the newly created Loudoun Chamber Foundation has made its first ever round of grants to support the work of three Loudoun County area nonprofit organizations. The Loudoun Chamber Foundation has awarded $2,000 grants to the Loudoun Education Foundation, the Loudoun based programming of Northern Virginia Community College’s SySTEMic Solutions and to Loudoun Interfaith Relief. The Loudoun Chamber Foundation was created in December of 2014 to provide financial assistance to area nonprofits that are focused on economic development, education and workforce development, public safety and healthy communities. “The Loudoun County Chamber of Commerce is committed to investing in our community and supporting those organizations that are focused on the Chamber’s priority issues. The three organizations that are receiving the Loudoun Chamber Foundation’s first ever grants are all achieving great things on behalf of Loudoun County’s students, educators and families, and we are very proud to support their work,” said Loudoun County Chamber President Tony Howard.

“The Loudoun Education Foundation is thrilled to receive this grant. It will enable Loudoun County Public School teachers to attend professional development opportunities in the areas of science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) and to bring what they learn back to their students,” said Dawn Meyer, Executive Director of the Loudoun Education Foundation. “We are thrilled to be the inaugural recipients of the Loudoun Chamber Foundation Grants,” said Carol Barbe, Loudoun Interfaith Relief Board President. “The support of Loudoun businesses and leaders is vital to our mission and serving the residents of Loudoun County.” “Because it’s critical to ensure that school children perceive Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math as exciting rather than intimidating, SySTEMic Solutions partners with Loudoun County Public Schools to support and supplement their STEM programming. Our premise is that early exposure to the fun side of STEM will encourage more kids to take challenging courses in high school and pursue STEM careers. We are grateful that the Loudoun Chamber values and supports that work,” said Julie Leidig, Provost of the Loudoun Campus of Northern Virginia Community College.

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Loudoun Chamber Golf Tour August 18th, 8-10 a.m. The National Conference Center

Golf Tour August 18th, 4 – 7:30 p.m. Raspberry Falls Golf & Hunt Club

LoudounYP & After-Hours Combined Mixer August 20th, 5:30 – 7 p.m. Stoneleigh Golf & Country Club,

Leadership Luncheon with VA Attorney General Mark Herring Aug 21st, 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. The National

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LoudounYP Networking Social September 1st, 5:30 - 7 p.m. Blue Vino Rifugio Loudoun County Chamber of Commerce Phone: 571.209.9026 PO Box 1298 Leesburg, VA 20177 www.loudounchamber.org

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oanoke, VA -- Loudoun County Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Tony Howard was recognized as the 2015 Executive of the Year by the Virginia Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives (VACCE). The award was presented at the VACCE Annual Meeting held in Roanoke, Virginia on Thursday, June 25, 2015. In 2014, the Chamber has reached new levels of success and business leadership in the Loudoun community under Howard’s leadership. Last year, the Chamber’s membership grew 19%, to over 1,300 members, the highest membership total in over a decade. Howard also led the growth in the prominence of the BizVotes Election Education Campaign to increase the influence the business community has in local public policy and the issues that impact Loudoun’s overall quality of life. “He began as the chief cook and bottle washer of a small (and financially troubled at the time of his hire) Chamber of Commerce in 2006. Since then the Chamber has grown to the second largest in Northern Virginia with a full time staff of 10, supporting 100+ events

per year and 14 permanent programs,” said 2014 Chairman of Board of Directors and CEO of Sterling-based Integrus Holdings, Inc, Scott Hamberger. Howard, who has been at the helm of the Loudoun County Chamber of Commerce for nine years, has been an instrumental leader in the post-recession small business growth in Loudoun, successfully rallied the business community in advocacy for Dulles Metrorail expansion, and incorporated the non-profit community into the Chamber through the Non-Profit Initiative and the launch of the Connect Northern Virginia website. In 2014, Howard also led the creation of the Loudoun Chamber Foundation, the Chamber’s foundation arm dedicated to supporting economic development, public safety and quality of life causes in the Loudoun County. Last week the Chamber’s Board of Directors voted to approve the Foundation’s first ever round of funding for three Loudoun-based nonprofits: the Loudoun Education Foundation, Loudoun Interfaith Relief and Northern Virginia Community College’s SySTEMic Solutions program.

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ongratulations and many thanks to those Loudoun County businesses that have been Chamber of Commerce members for 5-30 or more years. Your belief and continued membership is what makes us a success! 5-10 YEARS Attentive Law Group, PLLC Designz, LLC Doukenie Winery ECS Limited Gallop Web Services Homewood Suites J & L Interiors, LLC Loudoun ENDependence Loudoun Free Clinic & The Catoctin Foundation Marion Construction Meadowkirk Retreat Momentum Realty, LLC

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minutia of the law’s exemptions. If you believe that a transparent government is one that best serves the people, and that Virginia would be better for having open government laws that honor the people’s right to know, then we urge you to contact the council, as well as its members, and say precisely that. Here is that information: Sen. Richard H. Stuart, a Republican representing District 28, can be reached at 804-6987528 and district28@senate.virginia.gov. Del. James M. LeMunyon, a Republican representing District 67, can be reached at 804-698-1067 and DelJLeMunyon@house.virginia.gov. Christopher Ashby is a lawyer in Alexandria. He can be reached at 202-281-5463 and Chris@Ashby-Law. com. John G. Selph is a lawyer in Richmond who can be reached at 804-270-0791. G. Timothy Oksman formerly served as city attorney in Portsmouth and now serves as opinions counsel in the Office of the Attorney General. He can be reached at 804-786-1861 and toksman@oag. state.va.us. Stephanie Hamlett is the executive director of the Virginia Resources Authority, the agency that oversees bond and loans to municipal governments through the state. She can be reached at 804-616-3448. Edward Jones is a former editor of The Free Lance-Star in Fredericksburg. He now serves as secretary and chief of staff for the Episcopal Diocese of Virginia. He can be reached at 800-346-2373 ext. 1030 and at ejones@thediocese.net. Sandra G. Treadway serves as the librarian of Virginia, leading the state repository for the commonwealth’s extensive collection of books, manuscripts and official records. She can be reached at 804-692-3535 and sandra.treadway@lva.virginia.gov. Forrest M. “Frosty” Landon was executive editor of the Roanoke Times and a driving force in the creation of the Virginia Coalition for Open Government. He can be contacted at 540-354-8918. Robert L. Tavenner is the director of the Division of Legislative Services, the state entity that assists lawmakers in the drafting of legislation, among other duties. He can be reached at 804-786-3591 ext. 233 and rtavenner@dls.virginia.gov. Kathleen Dooley serves as the Fredericksburg city attorney. She can be reached at 540-372-1020 and kdooley@fredericksburgva.gov. Marisa J. Porto is the vice president for content at the Daily Press Media Group and a member of this editorial board. She can be reached at 757-247-4660 and mporto@dailypress.com. Finally, the FOIA Council can be contacted at 804-225-3056 and foiacouncil@dls.virginia. gov. The executive director is Maria J.K. Everett, who can be reached at foiacouncil@dls.virginia. gov. n

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citizens could “make do” with only being allowed to attend one public forum or gathering a month, along with just one right to a jury trial per month. As alien as all this may sound, it is precisely what candidate Miller is advocating. When politicians speak of rationing some constitutional freedoms, then rest assured, all constitutional freedoms are on the table for these people. Any attempts to ration your constitutionally protected freedoms should be met with the scorn they deserve. It’s interesting that candidate Miller claims she has been “held at gunpoint” in three instances—a highly unusual number for any citizen. Candidate Miller should produce the police report for each instance to the public, particularly the event she claims her rationing scheme would have prevented. Politicians and candidates should be thinking up new freedoms for the citizens they serve under, not regressive and authoritarian schemes. Chris Manthos, Leesburg

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