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The chairman said he would have more concluding comments at the supervisors’ last meeting of this year and expressed gratitude to campaign workers who had assisted him since he said last year that he would seek another term. “I have not come to this decision lightly,” said York, who is beginning his 24th year of service to Loudoun, counting time spent as Sterling District supervisor and work as a planning commissioner. In an interview immediately after that Jan. 7 supervisors meeting, York said that he could see any one of three sitting supervisors making a good successor. He declined to identify those colleagues, but he said they share three qualities: they understand the Continued on Page 38

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oudoun’s new schools superintendent has pulled the curtains back on his spending recommendations for next fiscal year, calling for a $68 million hike over the current operating budget and making room for pay raises and an expansion of full-day kindergarten to as many as 1,875 students. Superintendent Eric Williams presented his inaugural Loudoun budget to the School Board on Jan. 8, staying true to promises he made during the six months since he was hired. Leading up to last week’s presentation, he said he would find some efficiencies within the school district, identify some enhancements to be made and craft a budget larger than the current fiscal year’s to keep up with enrollment growth. “This isn’t a surprise,” he told School Board members and about 50 others gathered in the boardroom, including County Chairman Scott K. York (R-At Large). “The size of the pie—the size of the budget I’m recommending—is bigger for next year than it is for this year. And the reason for that is all about excellence, sustaining the excellence of our schools and building on that excellence.” The $980.1 million spending plan creates 343.8 full-time equivalent positions—273 of which are based in schools, not at the

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oudoun County Chairman Scott K. York announced last week that he won’t seek re-election, a surprise move that has many wondering if Board of Supervisors’ Vice Chairman Shawn M. Williams will seek the top job. York (At Large) was to face a challenge for the Republican nomination for the job from Leesburg lawyer Charles King, and Democrat Phyllis Randall also announced last week that she would run for chairman. So the political picture seemed like it would feature a longtime incumbent and two challengers who haven’t held elected office. Then York,

who has led the supervisors for the past 15 years, shocked even some county government staff members with his news. That was followed by speculation that either Supervisor Ralph M. Buona (R-Ashburn), who chairs the board’s finance committee, or Williams (R-Broad Run) would enter the race for the GOP nomination for chairman. But Buona said Tuesday that he’s going to instead seek re-election to his current seat, and Williams said he’s still pondering his next move. “We’re talking about it, and we’re talking to people,” Williams said of him and his wife, Joy. York made his announcement at the end of a short speech Jan. 7 that touted the work of supervisors and thanked county staff members for their diligence.

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Despite taking in what many consider to be exorbitant tolls, the Greenway showed a net loss of more than $16 million for 2012 and 2013, May said, because the property was bought with bonds with an interest rate between 7 percent and 8 percent. Virginia’s good bond rating, however, would mean the state could get a much better interest rate if it sought to buy the Greenway, he said. And then the state would have more control over tolls. Right now, state law directs the SCC to grant “annual toll increases Continued on Page 10

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8,160. That’s what Virginia students could save in community college tuition if a proposal made Friday by President Barack Obama becomes law. Obama’s announcement to make the first two years of community college free had local educators this week expressing excitement, with a dash of doubt.

Northern Virginia Community College Provost Julie Leidig called the plan excellent and overdue. “A college education is more important than ever before and it’s becoming more and more of a financial challenge for families,” she said. But as thrilled as she is about the possibility of more people having access to a college education, she is just as quick to add a caveat: “Of course, the devil’s always in the details.” Obama’s plan would allow any student

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$4.25. During peak morning and afternoon weekday periods, the proposed increase is 20 cents, from $4.90 to $5.10. The SCC approved a non-peak toll increase only to $4.20, but granted the $5.10 peak-time toll request. Those wanting to submit comments on the toll increase request may do so on the SCC’s website: www.scc.virginia.gov/case. Click on the “Public Comments/Notices” link and then the “Submit Comments” button for case number PUE-2014-00129. Written comments may be sent to the Clerk of the State Corporation Commission, Document Control Center, P.O. Box 2118, Richmond, VA 23218-2118. n

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highway. He said he sought to pass a bill a couple of years ago that would authorize the acquisition and was told by Virginia Department of Transportation and General Assembly staff that the legislation was unnecessary. The state can issue bonds to pay for the Greenway without allocating more money, according to May, and the bonds wouldn’t count against Virginia’s debt limit. Lawyers for the state government claim that the Old Dominion can afford to pay at least $1 billion for the Greenway, May wrote in an email to Leesburg Today.

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distance pricing on the highway. The latter would mean tolls wouldn’t be based on a flat fee, as they are now, but rather on how far a motorist drove on the Greenway. Ramadan also has filed a complaint about Greenway tolls with the State Corporation Commission. Wexton, meanwhile, has filed a bill that would ask the legislature’s watchdog agency, the Joint Legislative Audit and Review Commission, to study the feasibility of buying the Greenway. But former Del. Joe T. May said Monday that the state already has the authority to purchase the

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no discussion Jan. 7. The new vote on exemptions was 5-3-1. Reid and Supervisors Eugene A. Delgaudio (R-Sterling) and Suzanne M. Volpe (R-Algonkian) were the dissenters, and Supervisor Matthew F. Letourneau (R-Dulles) abstained. Letourneau said last month that he would abstain from votes on tax exemptions because he opposed lifting the moratorium. Landmark, which employs five people in Loudoun, paid $8,979.85 in real estate and personal property taxes in 2013, and $8,607.11 last year.

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WILLIAMS RE-ELECTED AS LOUDOUN BOARD VICE CHAIRMAN Loudoun County’s Board of Supervisors last week re-elected Shawn M. Williams as its vice chairman. Supervisors voted 8-0-1 in favor of Williams (R-Broad Run), who has served in the leadership role for the past two years. Supervisor Janet S. Clarke (R-Blue Ridge), who previously served as vice chairman, was absent when the vote was taken early in the board’s meeting Jan. 7. Later, Williams thanked his colleagues. “That’s very much an honor to me,” he said of his selection, “and I consider it a privilege.” n

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sweating,” said Copeland, who is also the primary driver-operator of the four-man unit that works a 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. shift. Lt. Daniel Bush saw last week’s arctic blast—which caused temperatures to plummet to 3 degrees—as just the right opportunity to get his team out to the Olde Izaak Walton Park pond Friday morning to practice its skills in ice rescue. “One of the things we’re responsible for is water rescue,” said Bush, who has been with Loudoun County Fire and Rescue for 15 years and has been assigned to his current squad for seven. “Annually, we have to come out and train and practice our skills. We’re required to do it at least once a year. We like to get out here as much as possible because the ice is so rare.” The gumby suits, which are much puffier than a typical dry suit, are made of multiple layers of various materials designed not only to keep rescuers dry but also to act as a floatation device. When each rescuer jumped into the water, the suit immediately floated the swimmer to the top. The specialized team, made up of Bush, Copeland, firefighter Jason Ilowit and firefighter John Stafford, played out scenarios of rescuing a person in the water, as well as practicing how to escape the freezing pond themselves. Bush said that it’s vital to get as much practice as possible to prepare for the real thing. “While we haven’t had any rescues in the past several years, there’s been rescues of animals,” Bush said. “We teach the guys that they are almost as valuable as humans, and reason being is if we don’t go out and take care of those animals, a citizen might go out and try and do it himself. And that’s where people get into trouble.” Bush also noted that this time of year is the most dangerous for ice, and children should be sure not to play on frozen surfaces even though a body of water may appear to be solid ice. Temperatures rarely get cold enough to create ice thick enough to walk on. “There’s no such thing as safe ice,” he added, “especially around this region.” n

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between 2013 and 2020 at the greater of growth in Consumer Price Index plus one percent, GDP growth, or 2.8 percent, with additional increases if necessary to offset more rapid growth in property taxes or to ensure that the Partnership has sufficient revenues to achieve debt service coverage ratios.” “If Virginia buys it with bonds that yield 4%,” May wrote in his email, “then the present tolls will cover the bonds nicely.” But the former delegate said that efforts to buy the Greenway have been in the vein of “all dressed up and no place to go.” “I have discussed and presented my case with a number of individuals including two secretaries of transportation and two chairmen of [the] House Transportation Committee, a number of delegates and senators, former Governor Bob McDonnell, and numerous VDOT and Appropriations Committee staff,” May wrote, adding that he also talked with representatives of Australia with TRIP II’s parent company, Macquarie. “While no one has presented a compelling reason why we can’t do it, volunteers to help make it happen have been few,” May continued. “The Greenway situation is potentially a critical one because should it fail, the impact on Northern Virginia traffic and economy would be severe.” The owners of the Greenway declined to comment Monday when contacted about toll increases and the new legislation. Black said Monday night that he would support efforts to buy the road, but that he seeks something “more practical” this year. He said he plans to introduce legislation that would eliminate what he called parts of the state law on Greenway tolls that unnecessarily escalate the levies. “I just don’t think private roads work very well,” Black said. In terms of how this particular private road is doing, Del. J. Randall Minchew (R-10), of Leesburg, said he thinks the Greenway has reached the point where tolls are so high that drivers are avoiding it.

State law guarantees toll increases, Minchew said, but those hikes aren’t supposed to be so expensive that they force drivers to stop using the road. Minchew said that he worked with May on the issue of purchasing the highway, and that Greenway representatives seemed to be amenable to discussing a deal. “The question is: ‘What’s the price?’” the lawmaker said. Del. James M. LeMunyon (R-67), of Chantilly, was of a similar mind. He said that buying the road would be a “step forward,” and that the principle behind taking the step was sound. “The question is whether the numbers work,” LeMunyon said. He said the purchase would have to occur as a “business transaction,” not as a scenario in which the state tried to use eminent domain to acquire the property. And Del. David A. LaRock (R-33), of Hamilton, said that it would be “nice” if the Greenway was a public road, but that some of his constituents probably don’t know the difference between that highway and the Dulles Toll Road, to which it connects. LaRock said he’s been more focused on the issue of tolls on that road than on the Greenway. The lawmaker, who is in his first term, defeated May in a 2013 GOP primary before winning the general election in the 33rd House District. Shawn M. Williams, vice chairman of the Loudoun County Board of Supervisors, hears a lot about tolls from constituents in his Broad Run District, however. Williams, a Republican, said that he and his colleagues have tried to invest in beefing up infrastructure on thoroughfares that can be used as alternatives to the Greenway because they have so little influence on the toll road. “It’s very difficult for us to regulate because it’s privately owned,” he noted. Even if constituents didn’t complain about the tolls, Williams would know an awful lot about them. He said $300 to $400 of his household’s monthly income is eaten up by Greenway levies. n

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“It’s amazing how far we’ve come just in 30 years— when I was in high school they didn’t know whether black holes existed,” she said. “There’s still so much that we don’t know… In your lifetime, we might find habitable planets with some form of life.” Stofan encouraged the several dozen girls who sat cross-legged in front of her to pursue their interests in science and math, despite the reality that “women in this field have to work twice as hard to get half the recognition.” She used the word exhausting to describe the constant reminder that she needs to do more to get only as far as her male colleagues, but she said the industry is working to change that. NASA, the federal government and educators nationwide are looking Continued on Page 13

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he hullaballoo over the Loudoun schools’ self-insurance fund isn’t over. The county’s Board of Supervisors voted unanimously last week to spend $12.1 million of last year’s budget surplus on one-time expenditures, including a bridge at the planned Rt. 722 Metrorail station. But they also agreed to hold back on spending

another $7 million in surplus funds, which would help cover a deficit in the school system’s self-insurance fund. The supervisors’ finance committee recommended last month that the full board transfer that $7 million to the School Board, with the idea that the money, combined with fixes from school leaders, would close the fund’s $14 million hole. But Supervisor Ralph M. Buona (R-Ashburn) said that, even after more information was provided to the board, he still doesn’t

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egistration is open for the Loudoun County Regional Math Tournament, set for Saturday, March 7. Dominion Trail Elementary will host the tournament for fourth- and fifth-graders, and Farmwell Station will host the tournament for fifth- and sixth-graders. The competition will last from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The tournament will consist of three rounds and include an awards ceremony. The individual round will invite each student to

work alone on 10 timed, short-answer problems. In the team round, all five team members will work cooperatively on another set of 10 timed, short-answer problems. And the playoff round will include up to five additional problems with time constraints. All problems and solutions are reviewed with the participants during the tournament to facilitate learning. Teams are made up of five students and must have a coach. Registration fee is $155 per team ($31 per student) due Feb. 2nd. Late registration is $180 per team ($36 per teammember) if registered by Feb. 20th. Registration and more information is available at http://www.lcps.org/Page/119839.

understand how the schools’ insurance fund problems got so bad. “What really happened here?” asked Buona, who was re-elected by his peers Wednesday as chairman of the finance committee. School Board Chairman Eric Hornberger (Ashburn) has said that the $7 million would give the school system time to evaluate the impact of the changes the School Board adopted last year to no longer subsidize the more expensive of two health care plans offered to employees.

Employees who choose the more expensive plan now must pay the difference, a change that has already brought some savings. The School Board is also considering a hike in employees’ health care costs, as part of the superintendent’s proposed budget presented last week. If that plan is adopted, employees’ primary co-pay would go up by $5, co-pay to see specialists would go up by $10 and out-ofpocket deductibles would also rise. n

FOXCROFT BLOOD DRIVE JAN. 28 Foxcroft School will team with Red Cross to host a blood drive Wednesday, Jan. 28 from 1 to 7 p.m. Donating blood takes less than an hour and making an appointment can speed up the visit. To schedule a donation, call 800-REDCROSS, or go to www.redcrossblood.org and use the sponsor code “Foxcroft School.” The drive will take place in the school’s student center on campus, at 22407 Foxhound Lane in Middleburg. Refreshments will be served to donors. This is the second of three blood drives scheduled at Foxcroft this school year. The third is set for April 15.

REGISTRATION OPEN FOR SPEECH CONTEST The Rotary Club of Purcellville will host its annual Speech Contest for students in grades 9-12 Monday, Feb. 9 at 7 p.m. at Bethany Methodist Church, 100 W. Main St. All speeches must be memorized, be five to eight minutes in length and pertain to this year’s theme: “Light Up Rotary!” Cash prizes will be awarded to the first place, second place and third place winners. Interested students are asked to register by contacting Priscilla Godfrey at 703-8508306 or godfreyblueridge@gmail.com. n

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employees. He recommends that all qualifying employees get a step increase on the pay scale— to average a 2.5 percent pay bump—and that another $350,000 be earmarked and divvied up for raises to those already at the top of their pay scale. “These are our most experienced employees, and if we’re giving an increase to other employees, it would be fair to give them an increase, as well,” he said. His recommendation to give more students access to full-day kindergarten follows a plan he unveiled last month. It would require 60 additional teachers and teacher assistants, and it would give priority to kindergartners who are from low-income households, those considered English Language Learners and special-education students. “We believe this will address 100 percent of the students we have targeted as at risk,” Assistant Superintendent of Instruction Terri Breeden said during a budget work session Monday. “And if there are other seats available, those empty seats could be put into a lottery.” Loudoun is one of only three school districts in Virginia that does not offer universal full-day kindergarten. Williams made clear that his plan does not provide for a full-day program for all of the county’s kindergartners—just 38 percent— “but it is a measured step in a positive direction,” he said.

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administration building—but eliminates 46.5 others through attrition, a move Williams called an effort to use resources wisely. Likely reacting to complaints from county supervisors last year that the School Board’s number of new positions was well above the rate of enrollment growth, Williams emphasized that his plan’s net increase in employees is 3.5 percent. That aligns with projected enrollment growth for next school year of 3.4 percent, or 2,522 more students. However, his overall funding request would grow the school district’s budget at more than double the rate of enrollment: it’s a 7.6 percent increase over the current fiscal year. A large chuck of that money, $17.4 million, is tied to pay raises for the district’s 10,165

To help offset all but $3.5 million of the cost to expand kindergarten, Williams is suggesting eliminating 20 English Language Learner teacher assistant positions through attrition. The board eliminated more than 100 such positions as it searched for savings in its budget last year, some through attrition and some through layoffs. The district is heading toward an ELL instruction model that requires fewer assistants. Williams also wants to restore at least nine of the 19 middle school dean positions that were cut during last year’s budget negotiations. To offset most of that cost, he is suggesting eliminating 14 library assistant positions, also through attrition. “While we think the work library assistants do is important, middle school principals expressed a desire for this change,” he said. “This is an example of us getting feedback and thinking about, if we had to choose, what’s our priority?” Williams’ budget blueprint is significantly smaller than the year-over-year jump that his predecessor, Superintendent Edgar B. Hatrick, suggested last year. That recommendation called for a $108.7 million increase. Still, the new superintendent did not shy away from the fact that his request for a $59.7 million increase in local tax funding would probably not be met with a blank paycheck. If county supervisors maintain the current tax rate of $1.155 per $100 of assessed value, it would leave a roughly $17 million gap. They also have directed County Administrator Tim Hemstreet to develop a budget based on a $1.13 real estate tax rate, which would leave a larger shortfall. But Williams stressed that his job, and the School Board’s, is to craft a budget that meets the needs of the district’s 75,755 students. He repeated words like “collaboration,” “success” and “strategic,” and called himself and the School Board “a team of 10.” “I’m looking forward to working with you because it all comes down to having that budget that is going to do the best by the people who are depending on us,” he said. “After all, kids only get one crack at a K-12 education.” School Board members praised Williams for his willingness to find efficiencies within the district and to come up with creative ways to improve the level of service to the community. “I’m excited you were able to find areas to reallocate resources. It has been a concern of the community at-large that there is not enough reallocation of resources, just growth” in expenses, Jeff Morse (Dulles) said. “I think you’ve done a wonderful job.” Vice Chairwoman Jill Turgeon (Blue Ridge) and Debbie Rose (Algonkian) voiced appreciation for the superintendent’s eagerness to start budget talks in August, months earlier than in previous years. “You’ve already sought our input, and I can see that in this budget,” Rose said. “Because we’ve already been working together on this I anticipate it will make the rest of the process easier.” The School Board and superintendent will hold two public hearings on the budget and several work sessions leading up to the plan’s scheduled adoption Jan. 29. From there, the budget will go to the Board of Supervisors as a formal funding request. n

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at how to remove obstacles that discourage women from finishing science-related degrees and then going on to hold jobs in the industry. “You can say, ‘Well, why does this matter?’” she said. “I’d argue, when we have big challenges in front of us like what are we going to do about climate change, or how are we going to get a spacecraft to land on the surface of Mars, how can we solve these problems when we’re only inviting 50 percent of the population to the table.” Answering a question from a Foxcroft senior, Stofan explained how she caught the exploration bug at an early age. Her father, rocket engineer Andrew Stofan, served as director of

NASA’s Lewis Research Center in Cleveland (now NASA Glenn Research Center) and as associate administrator for NASA’s Space Station Office, and she tagged along with him whenever she could. When she discovered she could combine what her father did with her love for geology, she said, “I was sold.” Stofan is a planetary geologist with master’s and doctorate degrees from Brown University and a bachelor’s from the College of William and Mary. She’s served as principal advisor to NASA Administrator Charles Bolden on the agency’s science programs and science-related strategic planning and investments since August 2013. Foxcroft Head of School Cathy McGehee thanked Stofan for taking the time to stop by the school and called her a “hero to female pioneers in male-dominated fields around the world.” n

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he Fitness Equation is the latest business to land at One Loudoun in Ashburn. The 40,515-square-foot fitness center and full-service day spa is set to open next January. The project marks the company’s return to the Washington, DC, market, with a facility occupying two floors of retail space at the corner of Russell Branch Parkway and Exchange Street. “The Fitness Equation is another great example of how One Loudoun is continuing to bring unique and first-of-its-kind facilities and services to Loudoun County,” said Bill May, Miller & Smith’s managing director for One Loudoun. “We look forward to offering a space to focus on health and exercise as we deliver on our promise to provide a community that incorporates the live-work-play elements in one location.” The fitness center will include space for strength conditioning,

cardio-vascular conditioning, indoor basketball, rock climbing, aerobics, yoga, spinning, group and personal training, speed and performance training, a kid’s gym with gymnastics and movement development, a computer learning space and dressing rooms with dry saunas. A fullservice day spa also is available to members. Founding partners Chuck Wilson and Ahmad Kangarloo opened the first of a series of clubs in Fredericksburg in 1990 and then expanded to One Loudoun Reston and Dale City. A rendering of the Fitness Equation center planned to open in One Loudoun in January 2016. The Fitness Equation was sold to Sport and market. in a statement announcing the plans. on service we are dedicated to bringHealth in 1998 resulting in a 15-year “We’re eager to bring a first-class “With more than 40 years of experi- ing members the finest amenities at non-compete in the Washington facility to One Loudoun,” Wilson said ence in the industry and an emphasis an affordable price.” n

Chamber Opens 2015 Healthy Business Challenge

he Loudoun County Chamber of Commerce has launched its 2015 Healthy Business Challenge, an initiative to encourage area companies to promote employee wellness and productivity and to put the spotlight on organizations that implement innovative programs to improve their workers’ health.  “Loudoun’s business leaders know their employees’ health and wellness are important business issues that impact their costs, productivity and profitability,” Chamber President Tony Howard said. “That is why so many have introduced innovative programs and policies

Businesses Giving Back Business In Brief • Kobby Okum, an Edward Jones financial advisor in Leesburg, is offering a free educational seminar titled “Key Life Decisions: Are You Prepared?” Tuesday, Jan. 20 at 6:30 p.m. at Lightfoot Restaurant. The seminar will feature four major topics: why you need an estate plan, estate planning, understanding taxes and how to prepare. Guest speakers include Rachel Downs, estate attorney from Sevila, Saunders, Huddleston & White P.C., Frank Crowe, CPA

that support wellness and disease prevention.” Research and experience have shown that a healthy workforce enables a company to have happier and more productive employees; lower healthcare costs and worker’s compensation claims; fewer sick days; and better employee retention rates. Howard said the challenge is designed to help businesses know where to start in their effort to achieve those results. The process starts with companies completing the Healthy Business Challenge scorecard on the Chamber’s website at loudounchamber.org/Healthy-Business-Challenge. Businesses

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that rank high on the scorecard will be honored during the 2015 Healthy Business Awards event in May. Additionally, the Chamber is offering a series of educational workshops on healthy living, alternative health care options and other initiatives during its upcoming After Hours Mixers. They include: • a joint education seminar with the Business Women of Loudoun committee Jan. 27; • a Health & Wellness Mixer at Radiology Imaging Associates Feb. 19 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. in conjunction with the Chamber’s After Hours Mixer; tion committee picked Mobile Hope Loudoun, the Ashburn Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department and Stillbrave Childhood Cancer Foundation. “We need to be good neighbors to our fellow businesses as well as help support these local charitable organizations that help so many of our community members in need with limited funds, staff and resources,” Kristine Jacobson, Co-Owner of Conveyance stated. Starting this month Conveyance representatives will meet with the organizations to discuss their goals and identify strategies to million, up more than 15 percent over the same period last year. Full year 2014 revenue was reported at $186.1 million to $186.7 million, up 18 percent over 2013. “Our preliminary financial results for the fourth quarter of 2014 reflect growth of approximately 16 percent year-overyear, fueled primarily by strong growth in each of our primary businesses in the United States,” President and CEO Eric Major stated. “Specifically, sales increased approximately 20 percent year-over-year in both our Complex Spine and MIS businesses, and we saw degenerative sales

• a joint education seminar with the Green Business Committee in March; • an Interactive Wellness Expo at ProJet Aviation April 16 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. in conjunction with the Chamber’s After Hours Mixer; and • a Community Superhero 5K & Fun Run at Bolen Park on April 19. The Healthy Business Challenge closes May 8. The Healthy Business Series Signature Sponsor of the 2015 Healthy Business Challenge is the StoneSpring Emergency Center. The Series Platinum Sponsor is Access Point Public Affairs. n meet or exceed them. Conveyance Marketing Group is based in downtown Leesburg with an office opening in Fairfax this year. For more information, go to www.conveyancemarketinggroup.com.

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2014-15 Record: 33-0 (25 pins) Family: father Steve, mother Renee, no siblings Who introduced you to wrestling? Father Steve – “When I was in third or fourth grade, I used to wrestle in the yard with some friends, doing WWEtype things. One guy got hurt and we were not allowed to do that anymore. But later that week, my dad saw an ad for the Sterling Wrestling Club and asked me if I wanted to wrestle. I signed up and started going to practices and I was hooked.” Did you know? Zahora played soccer before entering high school.

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Briar Woods’ Mick Zahora (top) is off to a strong start to his 2015 wrestling season. Here he practices against Broad Run’s Michael Battista at Sterling’s Top of the Podium Wrestling Center.

but so far it’s paying off.” Learning from Hulcher has also paid off. Hulcher became the Falcons’ first state champion when he won the Group AA title at 126 in 2013. He then finished fourth at the Group 5A championships last March and completed his career with 189 victories, setting a Loudoun County record. “That really helped me build my confidence,” Zahora said of training with Hulcher. “If you take him down, you did something right. Getting one or two [takedowns] a practice was a big thing, because it used to be none at all. Michael really helped me grow and become stronger as a wrestler.” “With the fact he was overshadowed a bit by Hulcher, a lot of kids would get upset about that,” Jones said. “But he’s taken the position that now it’s his turn. He thinks wrestling, he eats and sleeps wrestling. When he gets to practice, it’s all business. He gets in there and gets the job done. He has learned and grown and is making the best of it.” Zahora was just the second Briar Woods wrestler to reach 100 career victories during his junior season, joining Hulcher in accomplishing that feat. Currently 138-42 for his career with 77 pins, he is one of just seven Falcons to surpass 100 victories in his career. Fellow senior Bryan Capozzoli, the 5A state champion at 220 last year who is just returning from a broken hand, joined that group earlier this season before suffering the injury. Not satisfied with his sixth-place finish at the 5A state championships last March, Zahora decided to work as hard as he could to be the best he could be. He competed in more than 70 matches last summer, including participating in tournaments such as the Super 32 Challenge, a national event in early November in Greens-

boro, NC. “I would have liked to have finished top three, or even win,” Zahora said of the 5A state tournament. “But taking sixth, I was a bit disappointed with that. I didn’t feel like I did the best that I could and that made me want to be better.” In addition to the wrestling competition, Zahora attended several camps. A special one was the Navy SEAL Intensive Camp in Annapolis, MD, where he competed in four sessions per day for eight days. “The Navy camp really helped me find my limits and push past them,” Zahora said. “When you’re tired, it’s not really as bad as you thought it was in the first place and that allows you to push on even further and further.” Jones, who took over as head coach at Briar Woods this season after being the assistant for many years, believes there are six disciplines an outstanding wrestler needs to follow: respect your parents, take care of your grades, make good use of your mat time, maintain weight management, utilize the weight room and hone your mat skills. “Mick is one of those rare kids who puts it all together,” Jones said. “Dedication is what you put into it. If you put in a minimal effort, say 50 percent, you’ll get 50 percent back out. Right now, Mick is putting in 110 percent. For him to break out with the year he’s having now is a compliment to him.” Zahora has defeated several quality opponents already this season, including Tuscarora’s Alec Klevenhagen (fifth in Group 5A at 126 last season), Loudoun Valley’s Cade Kiely (fourth in 3A at 126) and Chancellor’s Mark Weinstock (second in Group 4A at 138). Other tough foes such as Westfield’s Justin Yorkdale (6A state champion at 126) and Matoaca’s Adam Wilmer (third in 5A at 126) await in the coming weeks.

But he may have learned the most Jan. 10 from his 9-3 victory over Brooke Point’s Cody Deutel at the Freedom Duals. Leading 5-0 to start the second period, Zahora thought he could easily escape from Deutel and build upon his lead. Zahora stood up to attempt the escape, but his head was a little too close to his leg. A wrestler with a longer reach, Deutel dove and got Zahora into a cradle position, putting him on his back for the first time this season. “I was scared for a little bit, but he pulled it too close to himself so my one shoulder worked up over his shoulder,” Zahora said. “When that happened, I calmed down a bit and was able to work the situation to get out. It was a real wakeup call because nothing like that had really happened recently. You need those kinds of things to keep you in line and keep you from getting too cocky.” Zahora hopes to wrestle in college next year and has been talking with coaches from George Mason and West Virginia at the NCAA Division I level, as well as McDaniel College in Westminster, MD, a Division III institution. “We’ve been talking to some colleges, mostly Division II and III, but I think he could easily start off there and within a few years be ready to move to Division I,” Jones said. “He’s on a good path right now.” In the meantime, Zahora plans to keep pushing along to reach his goals of winning conference, region and state championships. And whomever he finds in that path is in for a battle. “I definitely feel like I’ve improved since last year,” Zahora said. “Anyone who beat me last year who thinks it will be an easy match, I worked real hard in the offseason to make sure ‘easy’ doesn’t happen.” n

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ndy Hawk has a way with words. The Loudoun-based singer is known for his versatile vocals and talented band, but for fans and fellow musicians, it’s Hawk’s songwriting that sets him apart. The former journalist and teacher-turnedhigh-school-librarian has a thriving local fan base and a busy performance schedule. And with a much-anticipated new record of original material slated for release this year, he and his band of Loudoun and Fairfax musicians may be on the verge of something bigger in 2015. Hawk and his band, the Train Wreck Endings, play Purcellville’s Franklin Park Arts Center Jan. 24. Hawk, who lives in Hamilton with his family, grew up in Pittsburgh and got a journalism degree from Indiana University of Pennsylvania. After a post-college stint working retail in Boston, he was hired as a sportswriter for the Columbus Dispatch. While working as a

journalist, he started to feel a pull toward the education field and began taking classes at Ohio State to earn a teaching degree. He moved to the Baltimore area and covered sports for the Baltimore Sun before officially making the switch to a career as a teacher in 1995. Hawk moved to Loudoun in 1997 and taught journalism and English at Loudoun County High School for 15 years. While teaching, he earned a master’s degree in Library Science and became the librarian at Potomac Falls High School in Sterling in 2012. Hawk, now 49, had been playing guitar and singing for decades, but was in his late 30s before he decided to make a full-on commitment to performing and recording. In the early 2000s, he set up a regular acoustic gig at the now-defunct Market Street Coffee in Leesburg. Through those shows, he met Chuck Bordelon, now the bassist for the band, who brought his brother Paul, who plays electric guitar, and drummer Pascal Nasta into the group. Hawk’s wife Marnie, a teacher at Blue Ridge Middle School, introduced him to her music-loving assistant principal Nancy Griffith-Cochran,

now the band’s backing vocalist, and the full band was rolling. In the early days, as band members experimented with covers and getting to know each other’s musical styles, they often found themselves finishing a piece at different places. “We joked that it was a train wreck ending—like most of my relationships were— so we said let’s just call ourselves that and it kind of stuck,” Hawk said. The Train Wreck Endings released their first album, “Tin Can Town,” in 2009 and have since released four more records. They’ve also focused on playing out as much as possible. The band has a standing First Friday gig at King’s Tavern in Leesburg and regularly plays other venues in and around Loudoun. This group of “seasoned” musicians came together relatively late in life, but the collaboration is a joyful and energetic one. “We’re all older, obviously, but we all love it,” Hawk said. Hawk’s thoughtful, sometimes humorous, songs often have a philosophical or even literary bent (one critic compared his work to the road

novels of Kerouac and Steinbeck). The group’s musical style defies categorization, though Hawk often uses the umbrella term Americana to describe the band. His vocals, intelligent songwriting and the group’s alt-country flair have drawn comparisons to iconic indie singer/ songwriter Steve Earle, with plenty of blues, rock and other elements thrown in. The Bordelon brothers are south Louisiana natives and there’s often a New Orleans twist in the group’s repertoire. Hawk is the lyricist and main songwriter, but has collaborated with the Bordelons on the music for a number of the band’s songs. The band has built a solid local following through regular gigs. And in a band full of educators, Hawk has a strong fan base among students, former students and colleagues at both his former and current Loudoun high schools. The Franklin Park show is a fundraiser for the Blue Ridge Middle School PTO, which will receive half of the band’s proceeds. “They’re really supportive of it. I think they know that’s really what drives me,” he said. “It’s a great connection for some students, too, Continued on Page 23

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South King St., Leesburg. Contact: 703-777-5005 All local musicians are welcome to sit in at this weekly open mic. No cover.

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Bright Star Touring Theater

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formances that play to a young audience’s intelligence, this company will present two original 55-minute musicals: “Aesop’s Fables” at 4 p.m. and “Tales from the Underground Railroad” at 7 p.m. Tickets are $12 for one show or $20 for both shows.

Community Concert: Faithful Men

4 p.m., New Jerusalem Lutheran Church, 12942 Lutheran Church Road, Lovettsville.

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MLK Celebrations Set For Jan. 18-19

oudoun will honor the memory of Martin Luther King Jr. with two celebrations over the holiday weekend. The county’s 23rd annual Martin Luther King March and Celebration

takes place Monday, Jan. 19, while a new musical celebration involving area arts organizations and churches takes place Sunday, Jan. 18. This year’s march begins at 10:30 a.m. at the Loudoun County Courthouse lawn in

elders together in dialogue. There will also be activities for those unable to march between 10 and 11 a.m. Attendees are encouraged to bring non-perishable food donations for Loudoun Interfaith Relief to DCC any time between 8:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Event sponsors are the Loudoun NAACP, Douglass Alumni Association, Bluemont Concert Series and the Baha’i Community of Loudoun. For more information, call 540-539-5651. On the eve of the march, the Loudoun Arts Council and Loudoun Chorale, in cooperation with a group of area churches, have organized the county’s inaugural Lift Every Voice and Sing event in honor of the MLK holiday. The musical celebration of King’s life takes place Sunday, Jan. 18 at 4 p.m. at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Leesburg and features performances from the Loudoun Chorale and musical groups from eight area churches. The event is free, but organizers will be collecting free will donations for Loudoun Interfaith Relief. For information, go to www. loudounchorale.org. n

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The Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church and Aldie Youth Choir sang to a packed house at last year’s Martin Luther King Jr. “I Have A Dream” Celebration. The 23rd annual march and celebration takes place Monday.

Leesburg. Participants will walk down East Market Street to Douglass Community Center, where the celebration follows. The theme of this year’s march is “Stand Up For JusticeAct” and keynote speaker is Wendi Manuel Scott, director of African and African American Studies at George Mason University, who curated a permanent exhibit in Loudoun on the history of Leesburg’s Frederick Douglass School and the struggle for educational equality in Loudoun. In addition to Scott’s speech, the celebration at DCC will include refreshments and music and dance performances, including bands from Heritage, Loudoun Valley and Tuscarora high schools, Cappie-winning performers from several local schools, music from the Baha’i community youth group and several local churches and a dance performance from Kaylin Wallace. Refreshments will be served at 11 a.m. following the march, followed by speeches and performances from noon to 1:30 p.m. New this year, organizers are offering a discussion forum at DCC before the march from 9 to 10 a.m., designed to bring youth and

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8-11 p.m., Bush Tabernacle, 250 S. Nursery Ave, Purcellville. Contact: 540-809-0329 Local bands including Unto Thee, Encasing Embrace and Chivalry Is Not Dead and Create//Define host a benefit for Hope for the Day and the Autism and Asperger’s Association in memory of Ryan Bartel. Admission is $10.

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Lift Every Voice and Sing Concert

4 p.m., Holy Trinity Church, 605 W. Market St., Leesburg. The Loudoun Chorale, Loudoun Arts Council and a number of area churches present an inaugural concert in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Admission is free, but attendees are invited to give a free-will donation to Loudoun Interfaith Relief.

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getting married in the blistering heat, rent a snow cone machine to offer your guests some sweet relief. If you and your spouse are big movie buffs or your wedding has a Hollywood theme, rent a popcorn machine to complete the look. And for the bride who's still a kid at heart, nothing captures that better than renting an authentic cotton candy machine. • Find the color that suits you. Maybe wearing something blue doesn't suit you, but perhaps you're not too wild about black and white either. At many venues, though, these colors are the only choices you have when it comes to tablecloths and napkins. Remember, you don't have to settle; you can provide your own materials simply by renting them. This opens up a color palette of limitless options. If you are planning a fall wedding, look for napkins that reflect the colors of the leaves. Did you meet in college? Choose linens in your school's colors. Whatever shade speaks to you, you can find it and give your wedding a look no one will expect. Keep the tradition, but be uniquely you with options limited only by your own imagination. (BPT)

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to know that teachers don’t necessarily go on the shelf on the weekends.” Hawk has developed a number of long-term music-based bonds with former students. Local multi-instrumentalist Chris Stoudt was a journalism student of Hawk’s and now regularly sits in with the Train Wreck Endings for live gigs and recordings. Hawk was voted faculty speaker at the LCHS class of 2004’s graduation ceremony, and instead of a speech, wrote and performed a song for graduates. The Train Wreck Endings played at that class’s 10th reunion last year, and Hawk is now finding himself invited to—and sometimes performing at—former students’ weddings. The band’s 2014 album “Shhh!!!” was recorded at the PFHS library in a single evening following a teacher workday. “Shhh!!!” was recently picked up by Pandora, a major break for the band. The band took another big step last year when members traveled to Austin, TX, to record with well-known producer Merel Bregante, who played drums for Loggins and Messina and the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band. Hawk and Bregante connected a few years ago through a mutual friend and struck up an online friendship, with Bregante mixing tracks and giving advice on some of the band’s previous records. The band traveled to Austin last summer to record its latest album. Bregante is producing, recording, engineering and playing some percussion on the as-of-yet untitled album, slated for release this summer.

Both Bregante and his wife Sarah Piece have also contributed backing vocals to the record. “I root for them because I believe in Andy,” Bregante said. “He’s a wordsmith, he’s a writer. His songs are well crafted, which I really appreciate. There’s humor in most all of them and couched within the humor there’s a whole bunch of intellect, and I love that….There are so many intangibles, so many things that are absolutely unquantifiable that play into success [but] I think they’ve got a damn good chance of becoming more than a local band.” While Hawk and his bandmates welcome success on a wider scale, and would jump at the right recording deal, they’re also happy with what they’ve achieved. And fame is not necessarily something they’ve sought out. “When I’m out in Austin and other places and you hear these bands with phenomenal players and good songs, the one thing I feel like we do have that helps us, I think we have the songs,” Hawk said. “Whether or not it goes beyond this level is almost out of our hands. We’re happy with our product and we’re just going to keep doing what we’re doing.” n

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he tributes flowed in this week for Steve Hines, a man whom many considered Loudoun’s “Mr. Tourism” for his skill and generosity in helping a host of organizations market their assets to the public. The longtime Aldie resident died early Sunday morning at his home south of Charlottesville after a battle with cancer, attended to by his wife Darlene, his niece who’s a hospice nurse and undoubtedly his beloved golden retrievers, according to friend Su Webb. He was 72 years old. Known for his tireless energy and optimism, vision, generosity and commitment, Hines had a profound love of Loudoun, where he was born in Aldie seven decades ago. Webb, who worked with Hines for many years in various organizations, Monday recalled “his inherent good humor; his ability to provide guidance without being heavy handed and his knowledge of the county.” Like Judy Patterson, the former publicist after whom Visit Loudoun’s highest award was named, Hines “knew how to market whatever he was doing, and he taught many of us how to do it,” Webb said. Hines and his wife left Loudoun a year ago to retire to Calloway, near Smith Mountain Lake. A striking feature about Hines was his great love for his wife, to whom he was married for more than 30 years, and for his dogs, Webb said. Cate Magennis Wyatt, president of the Journey Through Hallowed Ground Partnership, lauded Hines’ commitment to the tourism industry as well as his integrity. “He had a commitment to sharing Loudoun with so many through the lens of what it was and what it should be,” Wyatt said, explaining Hines’ vision of tourism as a tool to connect Loudoun’s rich history to the future.

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Describing Hines as articulate and fearless, Wyatt said he demonstrated commitment “to the point where he never ever didn’t show up.” Hines was named a Journey Certified Tourism Ambassador and received its Star of the Year award, the nonprofit’s highest recognition, in 2012. Hines also was long involved with the county’s premier tourism organization, Visit Loudoun, formerly known as the Loudoun Convention and Visitors Association. He was a co-founder of the organization and served terms on its board and as its president. “He was a big player in Visit Loudoun for years, and was the first recipient of the Judy Patterson award in 1998,” Visit Loudoun Presi-

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PERMIT NAME AND NUMBER: Loudoun County Solid Waste Management Facility, Solid Waste Permit Number 001 PERMIT APPLICANT: County of Loudoun, Department of General Services, Division of Waste Management, 801 Sycolin Road, S.E., Leesburg, VA 20175 FACILITY NAME AND LOCATION: Loudoun County Solid Waste Management Facility, 21101 Evergreen Mills Road, Leesburg, Virginia 20175. PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Loudoun County has applied for a modification to its permit to allow excavating waste from unlined portions of the landfill, and depositing it in the lined cells, in order to reclaim space and address potential groundwater contamination. In addition, the proposed permit modification includes reconfiguring the waste management area, consolidating disposal units, incorporating maintenance and access roads, updating groundwater monitoring network, and revising the liner system and phasing, landfill gas collection and control system, leachate collection system, final cover design, stormwater management, and groundwater corrective action plan. HOW TO COMMENT: DEQ accepts comments by e-mail, fax or postal mail. All comments must include the name, address and telephone number of the person commenting and be received by DEQ within the comment period. DEQ also accepts written and oral comments at public hearings. The public may review the draft permit and application at the DEQ office specified below. Copies of the permit documents are also available at the Loudoun County Library, Rust Branch, located at 380 Old Waterford Road NW, in Leesburg, VA 20176. CONTACT FOR PUBLIC COMMENTS, DOCUMENT REQUESTS AND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Yurek Aurelson, Northern Regional Office, 13901 Crown Court, Woodbridge, VA 22193; Phone; 703-583-3844; E-mail: yurek.aurelson@deq.virginia.gov; Fax: (703) 583-3821. Ad# 149268

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was named after St. George, the Patron Saint of Boy Scouts, and Sir Robert Baden Powell, the British founder of boy scouting. George came to the United States in 1935. He entered Principia Upper School in St. Louis, Missouri, where he played the trumpet in a swing band, sang in the chapel choir and captained the swim team, graduating in 1940. He attended M.I.T., earning a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering in 1943.

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Allen Rudolph Wilt

Allen Rudolph Wilt, known as â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Rudy,â&#x20AC;&#x2122; age 77, passed peacefully on January 5, 2015. Rudy was born on July 7, 1937, in Taylorstown, Virginia, to Dorothea and Leonard Wilt. He graduated from Loudoun County High School, then went on to complete a career with the federal government. Rudy worked in medical research at the National Institutes of Health in Bethesda, Maryland, then the Biological Response Modifiers Program at the National Cancer Institute, Frederick Cancer Research and Development Center in Ft. Detrick, Frederick, Maryland. Shortly after retiring from 36 years with the federal government, Rudy took a position as a school bus driver with Loudoun County Public Schools where he was fondly known as Mr. Rudy by the children until he retired July 2011. Rudy was a social and active man. He was a member of the Mt. Pleasant United Methodist Church, the Lovettsville Game Protective Association, Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation, Loyal Order of the Moose, National Rifle Association, and Eagles Club. He derived enjoyment from fishing; deer and bear hunting; bird hunting with his English Setters and Pointers; riding his Tennessee Walking Horses; raising beef cattle; and gardening.

Rusty Ray Kennedy

July 15, 1980-Dec. 24. 2014 Rusty Ray Kennedy, 34, passed away suddenly from this life, Wednesday the morning of Dec. 24th 2014, to a new and wonderful life with our Lord and Savior. Rusty was born on July 15, 1980 in Fayetteville, NC and resided in Haymarket, VA. He graduated from Leesburg Christian School in 1998 and lived a very busy life. He knew the Bible and tried to help others. He loved everyone & loved being around people. He was the loving son of the late Robert Ray Kennedy. He leaves behind a grieving family: Six children Coby, Summer, Ashley, Kaley, Logan and Ethan, his wife Jennifer, his mother Tammy Kennedy, his grandparents, Margaret and Manuel Sams, his grandparents Bob and Sharon Kennedy, his grandparents Jerry Davis and family, his uncle Paul Davis, his uncle Scott and family, his Aunt Melissa and family, his many uncles, his many aunts, and many cousins and people who loved him. He was one of a kind, a loving, thoughtful person with a big heart. He will be missed forever. Beyond death and beyond sadness.

Georgeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s first full-time job was at the Sperry Gyroscope Company in New York. At that time, part of the Sperry plant was being temporarily occupied by the newly created United Nations while the U.N. headquarters were under construction in Manhattan. In the shared cafeteria, George met his future wife, Corry Marie Groenhart, a U.N. translator from Dordrecht, the Netherlands. They Pilar vayas galvin were happily married for 39 years until her Pilar Vayas Galvan, 97, died on 31 Decemdeath in 1988. ber 2014. Formerly of Washington DC and During the 1950s, George worked for the McLean VA, she was living with a daughter in M.I.T. Division of Industrial Cooperation Lovettsville VA. Her beloved husband of 42 and then Raytheon. In 1966 he relocated from years, diplomat/editor/linguist Luis Galvan, Newton, Massachusetts to Leesburg, Virginia predeceased her in 1991. with his family, now including six children, to work at the Developmental Engineering Born in Llanes (Prov. Asturias), Spain, Mrs. Corporation (DECO) headquarters. Later Galvan was the daughter of Tomas Vayas and he worked for the engineering divisions of Carmen Cuadra de Vayas. She grew up in COMSAT and Stanford Telecommunications. Torrelavega, Spain, and received her nursing As a consultant for NASA, George earned 10 degree in 1945 from Casa de Salud Valdecilla patents in the field of space communications. in Santander, Spain. She continued working at Valdecilla until she went to nurse at CliGeorge enjoyed rowing on the Potomac nica Ruber in Madrid. A private duty nursing River, but found it awkward having to look -ssignment brought her to Washington DC in over his shoulder to see where he was headed, 1947. Wanting to remain in the U.S., she later so he constructed a forward-rowing shell by took another private nursing position to care replacing the oarlocks with a pair of rails that for Luis Galvanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s mother (who was also from held the oar and stroked it backwards. After Spain). She became Mrs. Luis Galvan in 1949, retiring at age 78, George joined the New Dominion Chorale, played tennis with the and their long and happy marriage produced Fairfax Racquet Club, and became an active seven children.

We will always love him. He is forever in our hearts. All he ever wanted was love and a Rudy is survived by wife, Carol Wilt of Lees- loving family. Now he is with the angels and member of the Potomac Ski Club. He and his burg, Virginia; brother, Leonard Wilt, Jr. and the most loving family, Godâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s family, no more companion, Sally Jane Finan, traveled extensister-in-law, Barbara Wilt of Taylorstown, hurt only love. sively. Virginia; two children, Kathy Wilt of Taylorstown, Virginia and Jeffrey Wilt of Lovetts- Funeral services was held on Sunday Dec. In 2010, George moved into the Ashby ville, Virginia; two grandchildren, Ashley 28, 2014 at Believers Baptist Church. In lieu Ponds Retirement Community, where he Sawyer of South Riding, Virginia and Britta- of flowers, donations may be made payable swam seven days a week, and enjoyed solving ny Wilt of Christiansburg, Virginia; one great to: Believers Baptist Church, 2133 Evergreen math and logic problems; playing chess and grandchild, Mason Sawyer of South Riding, Mill Road, Leesburg, VA 20175 or Gofundme scrabble with his family, friends, and caregivVirginia; and a niece and nephews. is another option for online donations: ers; and watching sports, especially his beKennedy Family Memorial Fund loved Red Sox. A Memorial Service will be held on Sunday, Http://www.gofundme.com January 18, 2015, at 1:00 PM, at Mt. PleasIn addition to his wife, George was preceded ant United Methodist Church in Taylorin death by his sister Grace Hedrick, his sister stown, Virginia. A reception will follow at Milti Hoadley and her husband, Dave, who the Lovettsville Game Protective Association was Georgeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s good friend from Principia; in Lovettsville, Virginia. Relatives and friends and Sally Finan, his companion of 16 years. are welcome. In lieu of flowers, memorial He leaves behind to cherish his memory six contributions may be made to the Mt. Pleaschildren -- Jennifer Welti, Jacqueline Carlton ant United Methodist Church, 13266 Taylor(Mel), Susan Goode (David), Theodore Welti stown Road, Leesburg, Virginia 20176, and (Kathleen), John Welti (Phyllis), and Alexanthe Southwest Virginia Chapter of the Rocky der Welti; 14 grandchildren; 12 great-grandMountain Elk Foundation, 5705 Grant Creek children; his brother-in-law, Mike Hedrick; Road, Missoula, Montana 59808. and 7 nieces and nephews. Share condolences with the family at www.LoudounFuneralChapel.com.

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Mrs. Galvan is survived by her children Maria Pilar Winters (Dermot) of Lovettsville VA, Isabel M. Nelson (John) of Cape Coral FL, Luis X. Galvan (Paula) of Leesburg VA, Maria-Teresa Hanson (Joseph) of Haymarket VA, Carlos R. Galvan (Carol) of Leesburg VA, Manuel Galvan (Elizabeth) of Sterling VA, Gabriel F. Galvan (Kathleen) of Leesburg VA; seventeen grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren; a sister in Spain, Maria Luisa Vayas de Gomez; and numerous nieces and nephews. Each and every person marrying into the family, as well as those born into it, was very beloved and prayed for by Mrs. Galvan. A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at St. John the Apostle Catholic Church in Leesburg. Interment Quantico National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Salesian Missions, 2 Lefevre Lane, New Rochelle NY 10801 and/or Eternal Word Television Network, 5817 Old Leeds Road, Irondale AL 35210.

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Raymond Daniel Case, Jr. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Dannyâ&#x20AC;? age 29 of Ashburn, VA died January 10, 2015. Born on January 10, 1986 in Virginia to Raymond Daniel Case, Sr. and Cynthia Caldwell. Funeral Services will be held on Thursday, January 15, 2015 at Hall Funeral Home, Purcellville, VA. Visitation will be from 11-11:30 a.m. Services will begin at 11:30. Burial will follow in the Ketoctin Cemetery, Purcellville, VA. Memorial contributions can be sent to the American Cancer Society.

Arthur Henry Fairfax, age75, departed this life on Jan. 13, 2015 at Loudoun Hospital. He leaves to mourn his wife, Mary Elizabeth Fairfax; (2) sons, Terry Lee Fairfax and Michael Fairfax; (1) step-daughter, Vanessa Gibson and a host other relatives and friends. Viewing is 10:00am Friday, Jan. 16, 2015. Funeral Service at 11:00am at Providence Baptist Church, 205 Church Street, Leesburg, VA 20175. Interment at Ketoctin Cemetery, Purcellville VA. Arrangements By: Lyles Funeral Service of Purcellville, VA 20132

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Margaret E. Richardson of Leesburg, VA Age 84, passed away Jan. 10, 2015 at her residence. She is survived by 3 neices, 2 nephews, 3 step-children, 1 sister-in-law, and a host of other relatives and friends. Graveside Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, January 17, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. at Pleasant Valley Cemetery Hamilton, Virginia. Arrangements by: Lyles Funeral Service of Purcellville.

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Bill was born January 1, 1948 in Hinton, West Virginia to Clarence and Ruth Keller Gill. He was an a US Army Veteran serving during the Vietnam War. He has been a resident of Loudoun County since 1980. He is Debra Jean Flynn also survived by a sister, Becky Ward, of HinDebra Jean Flynn, age 57 of Purcellville, ton, West Virginia and a brother, Larry Gill, VA died January 10, 2015. Born on March of Richmond, Virginia. 19, 1957 in Virginia. She is survived by her daughter Cheryl Flynn; brother Marty Flynn; There will be a celebration of Billâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s life on Frisisters Anne Marshall, Evelyn Spencer and day, January 16, 2015 at 11:30 am at Christian Shirley Bocock; and two grandchildren Zach Fellowship Church in Ashburn, VA. MemoFlynn and Aria Miller. Services will be held rial donations may be made to the Ashburn at Purcellville Baptist Church. Please visit Fire and Rescue, Station 6, 20688 Ashburn www.hallfh.com for further information and Road, Ashburn, VA 20147. to leave online condolences to the family. Please share condolences with the family Memorial contributions can be sent to the American Cancer Society. www.LoudounFuneralChapel.com

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He is survived by his children, Kim (Eric) Dooley of Leesburg, and Scott (Meredith) Anderson of Hingham, 1M; and his grandchildren, Kaitlyn, Connor, Tyler, Brett and Carter.

William (Bill) Robert Gill, Sr.

William (Bill) Robert Gill, Sr., beloved husband of Reba L. Gill, father of Stacy L. Gill and William (Rob) Robert Gill, Jr., died peacefully at Inova Loudoun Hospital on Friday, January 9, 2015.

Henry George McCulloch

Henry George McCulloch, 84, passed away on Friday, January 9, 2015. Born in New York, New York he was the son of the late John and Lillian (Herman) McCulloch. Married to Joan, they made their home in Potomac Falls. Henry worked in the courageous field of firefighting. While he will be dearly missed, his memories will be cherished. Services will take place in Pennsylvania with burial to follow in Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Hughesville, Pennsylvania. Please leave condolences at www.colonialfuneralhome.com.

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Paul Winfree Anderson, 84, of Leesburg, passed away on January 11, 2015. Paul was born in930 in Powhatan County, VA, to Paul C. Anderson and Julia Winfree Anderson. Paul was predeceased by his son, Steven, in 2007, and his wife of over 50 years, Fran Anderson, in 2013.

Eleanore Jean Fike, 92, of Lovettsville, VA passed away December 27, 2014. While working for the gas and electric companies as a home economist, she visited area schools giving demonstrations to the students on how to properly use the gas and electric ranges when cooking. She will be remembered warmly by the loved ones she leaves behind. A graveside service will be held at a later time in Crown Hill Cemetery, Twinsburg, Ohio. Please leave condolences at www.colonialfuneralhome.com.

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Eugene R. Hayden, 63, passed away January 6, 2015. He and wife Marie made their home in Herndon, Virginia. His warm smile and memories will be cherished those he leaves behind. Family will receive friends between 10:00 am and 11:00 am on Monday, January 12, 2015 at Colonial Funeral Home, 201 Edwards Ferry Road NE, Leesburg, VA 20176 where a service will immediately follow starting at 11:00 am. Burial to follow in Sterling Cemetery. Please leave condolences at www.colonialfuneralhome.com.

George S. Harding, Jr.,

George S. Harding, Jr., 90, of Ashburn, VA passed away on November 26, 2014. He is survived by his three sons, Gary Kent Harding, George S. Harding III and Bruce S. Harding; one daughter, Paula Boyer; 5 grandchildren; and 7 great-grandchildren. George was born February 24, 1924 in Richmond, VA. He served in the United States Navy followed by a long career with the Westinghouse Corporation. He and his wife of 54 years, Janet N. Harding (deceased), enjoyed their lives and homes in Utica, NY; Fairfax, VA; Bradenton, FL; and Whispering Pines, NC. The family will gather in upstate New York this summer to spread their ashes on the St. Lawrence River â&#x20AC;&#x201C; a favorite family vacation destination.

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t is the dawn of a new year, and, for Loudouners, that means it’s time to renew their futile protests against plans to ratchet up toll rates on the Dulles Greenway. It’s an annual exercise in frustration that is no closer to resolution today than a decade ago. The dance is a familiar one. Members of the county’s General Assembly delegation join area residents in expressing outrage that the State Corporation Commission would even consider yet another toll increase. Then SCC leaders respond that their hands are tied because the General Assembly has ordered the annual toll hike be approved. Over the years, the General Assembly has done a good job of noting the many community problems caused by high toll rates, but it has failed to address any of them. However, residents should clearly understand that no other body can solve them. The financial impacts of high tolls and the lack of distance pricing on area families is fairly obvious. The community impact of commuters avoiding the freeway and clogging neighborhood streets each morning and afternoon has been frequently discussed. Even safety concerns about having construction traffic and large trucks bypassing the highway have been repeatedly cited. Perhaps they are merely local concerns that don’t resonate with General Assembly members. How about an issue that should? Economic impact. Every time the state government—the SCC, as ordered by the General Assembly—adds another quarter to the cost of a Greenway trip, it is diverting money from other local businesses. Yes, the Greenway is a private company, too, and one that pays substantial local real estate taxes—but it is the motorists who are paying those taxes ... as statutorily stipulated by the General Assembly itself. We bet the local pizza joint wouldn’t mind a similar deal. It’s not just area residents and businesses that are hit economically by the high tolls. Efforts to promote critical business development are thwarted, as well. It is not coincidence that the largest office building located along the Greenway is a government structure, the Loudoun County Public Schools administration building, and that other major facilities lining the highway are nearly employee-less data centers. So far large private sector employers that Loudoun—and Virginia—leaders are trying to attract haven’t been willing to set up in the corridor. Think high tolls are not a factor in those decisions? Look to the east where tolls are only a fraction of the Greenway price. That is proof there can be a healthy balance between toll rates and community goals, but that’s long been lost in Loudoun. And it gets more out of balance each year. Whether the General Assembly wants to re-write the state code, renegotiate a more reasonable deal with Greenway owners, or buy the highway outright, it is time its members work to fix the problem rather than continue to cheerlead the hopeless critics.

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Dear Editor: ust days before the Christmas holiday, our practice received a generous monetary gift to our Benevolent Fund. (“AOL Volunteer Donates $10,000 to Leesburg Veterinary Hospital.”). All of us at Leesburg Veterinary Hospital take great pride in forming lasting and personal relationships with our clients and patients; however, the charity and graciousness expressed by my client and friend, Barbara Rust, was truly amazing. Pets are companions in our families; they encourage love and devotion. As a veterinarian, I see cases that have unexpected problems, and the emotional and financial shock of supporting sick or injured pets can be overwhelming to their people. Money donated to our Benevolent Fund is used to help our patients whose owners cannot afford veterinary care, in particular, during times

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“I don’t really see the point of having parking meters or having to pay a fee to park at the town parking garage. These fees only ser ve to discourage people from parking downtown. The cost might not be much, but people are used to free parking when they go out to shop or dine. Charging for parking sends some people elsewhere, instead of coming to downtown Leesburg.” —TL S, on Leesburg Plans Public Input Session On Parking

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ingness to help. The news of his death was particularly heartbreaking to friends and colleagues, Erickson said, because Hines’ own positive attitude toward his illness “made us believe that he would survive.” Another who testified to Hines’ skill in helping nonprofits better promote themselves to the public is Childs Burden, president of Mosby Heritage Area Association and on whose board Hines also served. “He had an appreciation of our history. He, folded into that and through his marketing company, was very generous in giving time, guidance and leadership—he was a tremendous help to us,” Burden said. Hines helped other history and conservation organizations also, including the Snickersville Turnpike Association with its 2013 Sesquicentennial re-enactment of the 1863 Battle of Snickersville, and the Piedmont Environmental Council. Longtime friends Tucker Withers and John Hutchison, both of Aldie, remembered Hines from a personal point of view. The three friends last met at Thanksgiving, when Hines and his wife came back to Loudoun. “We talked for hours, about everything,” Withers said. As owner of Little River Inn, he also crossed paths with Hines professionally through Visit Loudoun as well as through the Aldie Heritage Association, in which Hines played a significant role. He sought to promote

the 200-year-old village and its two major activities—the Aldie Harvest Festival and Treasures on the Turnpike—through traditional and social media to generate increased visitor trips.   “He always chipped in whenever anything was going on. He wore his volunteer hat—I think that was the most important thing about him,” Withers said. Hines’ positive attitude was uplifting, according to Withers. “When he went to the hospital—he always looked at it with a smile on his face, he was never sad, or said ‘Oh poor me.’ He just kept rolling, kept his chin up. He was always cracking jokes—no matter what.” Hutchison’s friendship goes back to his youth, when the 20-years-his-senior Hines would come around to see his “second family.” The Hines’ Seven Chimneys Farm lay at the end of an old, winding dirt road and the school bus could not get down it. So Hutchison’s mother and his father, Fred Hutchison, then the principal of Aldie Elementary, boarded Hines and his brother during the school week. “He was like an older brother. He was a practical joker and great conversationalist; he was so quick witted—he always had something funny to say or do. He was just fun,” Hutchison recalled. Like Withers, Hutchison remembered Hines’ upbeat demeanor in facing his illness. “He would always say, ‘I’ve got to get through this—then we’re good to go.” Darlene Hines said if anyone would like to remember her husband with a contribution in his name to a favorite humane organization, it would be appreciated. n

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Dear Editor: With regard to the weather events of Tuesday, Jan. 6 and the official statement from LCPS, which explained schools had neither been delayed nor cancelled because representatives of LCPS were driving on the roads at 4 a.m. and at that time noticed no precipitation, I must disagree. I live in Hamilton and the ground was totally covered with an inch of snow at 4:14 a.m. Tuesday. I appreciate Communications Officer Wayde Byard taking the brunt of so much frustration when, as he said, he is merely the messenger, and no fault can be found in his communications. In fact, Mr. Byard for a time was the only LCPS official who seemed to appreciate the gravity of Tuesday’s events. As a single working parent, it was extremely infuriating seeing the deteriorating conditions outside whilst walking the tightrope of waiting for a call from LCPS and deciding when/if I could start my work day. The subsequent “explanation” email from LCPS, which at no point

Dear Editor: I attended the overview budget briefing presented by Superintendent Eric Williams Jan. 8. My overall impression was that our new superintendent is approaching the upcoming budget discussions with the Loudoun Board of Supervisors in just the right way. He has made the case for the budget he has proposed and noted that he looked at the best way to spend the money the schools will receive. The focus is on the students and improving teacher compensation. The guiding principle for the budget was to sustain and build on the excellence of LCPS. 1. One concern Dr. Williams had, that I share, is: Are we developing students who do well in the world, even if their SOL scores are high? 2. Dr. Williams noted that our starting salary for a new teacher with a bachelor’s degree is $47,500 and with a master’s degree is $53,156. This puts us third out of the five closest school districts. 3. Comparing the data for FY09 to FY16 shows that we had an increase of 19,000 students or a 33% increase. Dr. Williams then showed

Dear Editor: I would like to respond to the two letters from teachers regarding the LCPS decision to open schools on Tuesday, Jan. 6. I, too, am a teacher and was surprised by the decision to keep schools open when the roads were clearly unsafe. So on that point, we—and most people I think—would agree. However, here is a different perspective: no matter what the school district decides, it is ultimately the parents’ decision to send their children to school. If you believed the roads were unsafe, then, you, the parents must make the call and keep your children at home, as I did myself with my two children. The school is not the arbiter of good decisions (and clearly in this case, it failed). We, as parents, must make certain decisions about the safety of our children ourselves. We cannot hold the school district solely responsible for the danger, both real or

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I got to know Hari over this past year after I attended the fall 2013 Sat Nam Fest devoted to the practice of Kundalini Yoga, where I met his wife Emily (spiritual name Ad Purkh). Afterward I started attending Yoga classes at Raj Yoga in Sterling because as I’ve gotten older a more gentle physical practice of Yoga and one that focuses primarily on breathing exercises and relaxation, offered in the practice of Kundalini Yoga, is preferred. Beyond Raj Yoga, though, I often ran into Hari at various spots around downtown Leesburg, such as Shoes and The Trinity House Cafe and he was always smiling that big, beautiful smile, just like the one he had in his last selfie on the top of the mountain in Mexico, which you featured in your story. What a joyful and special young man, I was so very sad to hear of his passing when my son Dominic read to me from his phone asking “Mom, do you know this guy?” and I stopped in my tracks, thinking “no, not someone so young and special...” I attended Hari’s funeral for several hours last week; what a tribute to his short life it was. Thank you for honoring sweet Hari as you did, and I will try to this year in my work, too. Miriam Nasuti, Leesburg

actually offered an apology for its own poor decision-making, but merely stated, “we apologize for the difficulties the weather caused...” exacerbated my frustration. That email, apart from appearing to have been plagiarized from the email sent by Fairfax County, also appeared very disingenuous, as LCPS accepted no direct responsibility. Having been a lifelong student of LCPS and now the parent of an LCPS student, I have witnessed firsthand the explosive growth in Loudoun County, along with what can only be described as the deterioration of numerous Loudoun officials (on the county, town and school board level) and their commitment to themselves rather than to the Loudoun citizens who, quite often, have voted them into their positions. This is disheartening, and instills very little confidence and trust when issues such as those of Tuesday occur. A communication from Dr. Williams himself (if he is currently ill, it would be welcome when he has recovered) may go a distance in tamping some of the outrage of parents, teachers, bus drivers and other LCPS staff. However, the “form letter” approach merely enhances the belief of Loudoun residents that county officials have no regard. Michelle Cook, Hamilton

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Dear Editor: The most recent story on Governor McAuliffe’s decision to educate that critical population of business enthusiasts entering Dulles Airport from afar may require some afterthought. The governor has an excellent agenda for advancing this state’s economy. Yet, one must question the planned removal of signage that communicates a clear and dominant message about how Virginia is ready now to engage in dialogue with all candidates who seek to invest, relocate or build into Virginia’s vibrant economy. The “open for business” signs are a signature marketing, political and economic statement that the governor should continue to expand upon. While most jurisdictions promote their business ambitions by articulating their positions or on websites, it is those few words clinging to those inexpensive pieces of metal that offer a multiplier effect over time. One may not be able to easily quantify their influence, but remove them and within hours competitors directly to the north and south of Virginia will have in place their invitation to travelers to enter their particular business corridors. The suggestion exists to maintain some of the signs at potent travel intersections such Dulles, and entrance points from Maryland and North Carolina into Virginia. Competition demands a full-court press so that no opportunities for economic enhancement are voluntary forfeited. There is no substitute for success. Ron Daversa, Great Falls

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“I’m quite impressed with Dr. William’s budget. Coming out of the gate with a budget that follows the rate of student growth is a reasonable basis for discussion. I don’t think we could have gotten any better (frankly, I thought he’d come in with a 5% request) especially considering he’s only held the position for a few months. I mean, really, WOW! What an improvement from the past in such a shor t period of time.”

imagined, that our children experienced. If we don’t like big government interfering in our lives, then we have to be willing to shoulder some responsibility ourselves. Lastly, and this is a larger point, as educators we have to be ready to be flexible. Snowstorms occur, technology doesn’t work, the copiers break, the schedule changes. In my book, “leadership” means that we face adversity and try to overcome it. We don’t gripe and complain. Those students who showed up to learn deserved to learn something that day. As teachers, we, first and foremost, teach. That is our job. Philip Cox, Ashburn

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us that not only did the numbers increase but also the number of ELL, special education and economically disadvantaged students increased significantly, which impacts staffing costs. 4. Most surprising to me was the fact that the cost per student was $12,780 in FY09 and projected to be about the same for FY16 ($12,697). Three local counties (Arlington $19K+, Alexandria $17K+, Fairfax $13.5K) spend more per pupil than we do in Loudoun County. Only Prince William spends less. ($10K) This was only an overview briefing and more detailed briefings are planned. In addition the budget will be on the LCPS website. Two public hearings are planned at the education building (Jan. 20 and 22), and the School Board will present the budget to the Board of Supervisors Feb. 25 with public hearings at 3 and 6 p.m. that day. This year, as in years past, there is a gap between this proposed budget and what the supervisors have in mind to spend. To me this is the opposite of how I have seen budgets should work. I urge all who are involved in this budgeting process to review it without any hidden agendas and then help Dr. Williams to sustain and build on the excellence of LCPS. Anthony V. Fasolo, Leesburg

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He recalled proudly accomplishments that Loudoun has had while he’s served day-to-day operations of county in county government: buildgovernment, they work well ing 50 to 60 schools, mapwith constituents and they can ping out future development handle the responsibility of repin the Dulles Greenway corresenting Loudoun on regional ridor, creating the locality’s boards and commissions. first countywide transporta Williams and Supervition plan, revising the zoning sor Matthew F. Letourneau ordinance and trying gener(R-Dulles) also noted the imporally to plan for residential tance of having the next chairgrowth. man be someone with experi Letourneau put it another ence on the county board. way, praising York from “You don’t hire a rookie the dais during the Jan. 7 to be the captain of the ship,” meeting. Scott K. York Letourneau said. He said that if one looks And while Williams admitted back at county history, “I don’t that he would ultimately back whoever garners think there can be a more consequential political the GOP nomination, he said his preference was figure than Scott York.” that a current supervisor take over the chairman’s York said he’s not sure what the future holds gavel. for him after this last year of his chairman term “It’s a big learning curve for someone who ends. He didn’t identify another political position hasn’t even sat at a district seat,” he said two days he’d like to hold, but he was careful to underscore after York’s announcement. that his decision was only to suspend campaign Tuesday, he again spoke of his desire to ing for re-election to his current office. maintain “continuity” on the Board of Supervi- “I learned long ago that you never say never,” sors, especially in terms of population growth he said. policies. He also said he would like to see “more In making his own announcement last inclusion” in the Loudoun GOP. week, King criticized a previous decision by York Williams said that Buona would have been to leave the GOP and run for re-election as an a “great” chairman, and that he’s going to spend independent in the 2003 and 2007 races. York was some time considering a decision on whether to elected as a Republican in his 1995, 1999 and 2011 run now that the Ashburn District supervisor is board races. out of the race. But York said the presence of competition Buona said that personal reasons drove him didn’t sway him to exit the chairman race. to opt out of the chairman mix, and that he and “My blood is more Republican than Charlie his wife were up until the “wee hours” Saturday King’s,” he said. writing down the pros and cons. Reached Monday, Randall said that York’s He noted the extra responsibilities the chair- announcement didn’t change anything for her. man job requires compared with a district super- She said her idea of campaigning is to run “for visor seat and how difficult that can be for some- something” rather than “against someone.” one with a demanding career outside of politics. “I’m pretty focused on getting my campaign Buona is an executive at Ashburn-based Telos up and running,” she said. Corp. The news probably won’t spur any other “It’s actually a very complicated job,” Buona Democrats to get involved in the chairman’s race, said of the chairman position. either, said Valerie Suzdak, who chairs the Loud He said he would hold a re-election kickoff oun County Democratic Committee. event soon, but he hasn’t ruled out a chairman’s “I was very surprised,” she said of York’s run in the future. withdrawal, “but I do think it’s great news for the “I’m not going to take any options off the county.” table,” he said. Suzdak said that York has a “lack of ethics,” and she repeated charges that the chairman SECRET SINCE LATE LAST YEAR had knowledge of what she characterized as the York said he started reconsidering his re- wrongdoing of Supervisor Eugene A. Delgaudio election plans while on a family vacation to New (R-Sterling). Delgaudio faced allegations that he Zealand in November. misused his office and county resources, but he Then, by mid-December, he had made his ultimately was not charged with a crime and an decision, though he shared it with only a few attempt last year to recall him from office failed. n people close to him.

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in, or if any money would be available. As is, Virginia lawmakers on both sides of the political aisle’s efforts to earmark more money for state colleges to curb tuition increases in recent years have slipped along with state revenues. This school year, the average annual cost of college in the commonwealth increased to $20,298, up by $433 or 6.7 percent over last year. Students in Virginia’s community college system experienced the smallest increase of $180. That ever-rising cost is what has pushed local public high schools to work with colleges to get students college credit before they graduate from high school. More than 1,300 Loudoun high school students are participating in dual-enrollment courses this year, almost triple last year’s enrollment. Students take English, government and vector calculus, as well as African and Latin American history studies. Most of the courses are taught through a partnership through NVCC, except a physics course at Rock Ridge High School, which is taught via a partnership with the Richard Bland College of William & Mary. Over the next five years, the goal is to offer a set of courses to allow students to earn a full

year of college credit during their junior and senior years of high school, Leidig said. Kevin Terry, guidance counselor at Rock Ridge High School, said he’s seen that introducing students to college—and giving them a chance to save thousands in tuition payments— results in more students earning college degrees. “The students who go to college with these credits have a leg up, and they can maybe go beyond a bachelor’s degree because the money they’ve saved for college can go farther,” he said. And the president’s plan could have a similar effect, he added. Students who can have two years of higher education under their belt even before they tap into their savings will be more likely to complete a degree and find a successful job. “That’s a big deal,” Terry said. Whether Obama’s plan can first gain traction in Congress and then get the approval of Virginia lawmakers remains uncertain, but Leidig sees just starting the discussion of helping more students afford college as a win. “There’s a great interest among the governor and the General Assembly in making sure more Virginians achieve post-secondary education,” she said. “Whether or not they’ll be interested in this particular proposal, only time will tell. But I’m encouraged that this proposal is starting a public conversation about it.” n

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Queen Set

599

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Plush Pillow Top 10 Year Warranty

558

Full Set

678

799

Queen Set King Set

$ 1199

Twin Set

598

Full Set

798

999

Set

Luxury Plush or Firm Foam Encased

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Queen Set King Set

1499

Set

Full Set

Plush Top with foam encasement

$ 1398

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Firm, Luxury Firm or Pillow Top

198 278 $ 299 $

278 338 $ 399 $ 599 $

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578 599 $ 949 $

King Set

$ 1999

Full Set

$ 1898

$ 1999

King Set

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298 $ 398 $ 499 $ 749

$ 1399

Queen Set

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Queen Set

Set

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948 999 $ 2799 $ 1399

Guaranteed Low Prices on

A Whole New Way To Buy A Mattress If you’re thinking of buying a new mattress this is the place!

At Baer’s you can find the brands you want at a guaranteed low, haggle free price. Our large showroom, beautiful displays and no pressure mattress specialists create a shopping environment like no other mattress store. Try out the industry’s top brands and experience the most knowledgeable sales staff in Loudoun County.

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Family Owned for over 30 years

Delivery* Removal* Monday-Friday 10-8 Most stores charge for Delivery & Removal

Saturday 10-6 Sunday 12-5

At BAER’S Delivery is INCLUDED on most sets over $699 & Removal is ALWAYS INCLUDED with Delivery. *on most sets, see store for details

Leesburg

next to Ledo Pizza across from Target & Costco

703-777-1600