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tries to look at raising money for her campaign as she would fundraising for any other cause. She believes in what she’s doing, so she feels comfortable requesting money to help move her efforts forward. Randall, who is running for county chairman, put it this way: She wouldn’t have a problem asking for money to save baby whales, and she has hawked fundraising chocolates like other parents, so why shouldn’t she ask for aid for her supervisor bid? “I feel that my campaign is a good thing that

I’m trying to do,” said the Democrat, who has benefited from small donations. She said she raised $10,000 in one month from contributions of $500 or less. Leesburg lawyer Charles King said that, for him, the hardest part of raising money is the discipline it requires. He seeks the Republican nomination for chairman, and he said he spends an hour or two each day calling potential donors.

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his year’s elections for the nine seats on Loudoun County’s Board of Supervisors won’t necessarily be the most expensive ever, but they’re still shaping up to be costly endeavors. Candidates in the countywide race for chairman expect to spend $200,000 to $300,000 on their campaigns, and while the price tags of contests in

individual districts will vary, hopefuls are likely, as in previous runs, to fork out tens of thousands of dollars. Asking supporters for not only their votes but also for resources to secure other folks’ votes usually isn’t an easy assignment, candidates acknowledged this week. But it’s a “necessary evil,” according to Democrat Andrew Resnick, who wants to unseat Supervisor Suzanne M. Volpe in the Algonkian District. Resnick’s party mate Phyllis Randall said she

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n Monday, 16-week-old brother and sister puppies Benny and Cleo frolicked around a snowy Ashburn backyard, playfully nipping at each other’s ears and tumbling over one another. It’s hard to believe that a little more than a month ago the two pups, part-Shiba Inu and part-German Shepherd, were destined to be sold for food in South Korea. “It’s crazy to think about what was going to happen to them,” said LyndaLea Furtado, whose family in Ashburn adopted Cleo. “We’re just happy these dogs now have a comfortable home where they’re loved.”

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owners to pay for the work. That’s the proposal that was reversed last week. Loudoun Water’s board also agreed Feb. 12 to defer the construction of a new water tower on the south side of Red Hill Road and Stone School Lane. It was a surprising move, but one that delighted a coalition of residents who had fought the project. Their homes are served by private wells, so they didn’t cotton to a 189-foottall, 1-million-gallon tank that they won’t use being built near where they live. So Ashley Ziviello, a member of the coalition, said she was “very happy” with the

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The weekend’s dangerously cold temperatures followed by 3-4 inches of snow prompted mystery Leesburg residents to place knitted scarves and hats on the courthouse fence to be taken by those in need. One heartshaped sign attached to a scarf read: “SPREADING the warmth #passiton.”

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ctivists who urged Loudoun Water not to charge residents for a utility fix for two subdivisions north of Leesburg are praising a recent decision by the authority. Loudoun Water’s board of directors announced last week that the agency would not ask homeowners in Raspberry Falls and Selma Estates to pay for a membrane system designed to ensure that their water is clean. “Loudoun Water will pay for the change in the system that has to be done,” water board

Chairman Johnny Rocca said Tuesday morning, “so that’s the good news.” The rural subdivisions have been plagued with water problems for years. Homes there are built in an area known for karst geology, with limestone soils, sinkholes and voids that allow surface water to infiltrate aquifers feeding the public wells that serve the houses. In the past, wells in Selma and Raspberry Falls even were taken offline after E. coli contamination was detected. So almost everyone agreed on how to improve the water situation in the area. What wasn’t universally accepted was a plan that called for Raspberry Falls and Selma property

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etired Rep. Frank R. Wolf last week announced he was ready to get back to work—this time playing a global role in the increasingly violent fight for religious

freedom. He’s co-founded the 21st Century Wilberforce Initiative, with a mission that includes opposing the Islamic State’s attacks on religious minorities. The announcement was grimly highlighted by Monday’s gruesome reports of the beheading of 21 Egyptian Coptic Christians in Libya and the burning to death of 45 people in the western Iraqi town of al-Baghdadi by Islamic State militants as well as recent attacks in Niger and Nigeria. The beheadings of the Coptic Christians, which took place on a beach and were filmed and broadcast by the group known as ISIS, have been cited as evidence of militants in Libya representing a “second front” in the terrorists’ war against the West. Wolf, who retired from his 10th District seat in December after serving 33 years, said the cause of religious freedom is similar to the abolition of slavery, hence the naming of the new group after the renowned 19th century British anti-slavery crusader. The group released a report last week enti-

tled “Edge of Extinction,” based on a recent fact-finding mission to Iraq by a delegation of its members, including Wolf. The report warns that if the Islamic State of Iraq is not extinguished, Christians, Yezidis, Shabak, Turkmen and other religious and ethnic minority groups will face a looming genocide. To read the full report go to www.21wilberforce.org. In an interview last week following his return from Iraq, Wolf noted the Islamic State’s ability to lure military recruits to its cause. “We’re not winning,” he warned, citing figures of 3,000 fighters from Europe and 20,000 elsewhere, including 140 Americans. The Islamic State has sophisticated weapons—some of which it got from weaponry and equipment supplied by the U.S. to Iraq. “They’re not just a terrorist group, they’re a well organized military group,” Wolf said. During his week-long trip to Iraq, Wolf and his group visited refugee camps and interviewed individuals, including young girls who told horrendous stories of being sold into slavery. “We’re trying to let the world know what is taking place,” he said. He is particularly exercised because “more Biblical activity took place in Iraq than anywhere else,” citing numerous figures and places well known from Sunday School lessons. Wolf noted the population of 1.5 million Christians in Iraq has dwindled to 300,000 or less, with 12 Iraqi Christian families reported to be leaving every day. Other than the efforts of Pope

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Frank R. Wolf, who retired in December after 33 years as a U.S. congressman, has turned his focus to the fight for religious freedom.

Francis and the Archbishop of Canterbury, Wolf sees little concrete action by world leaders. “Every day that we do nothing, they grow stronger,” Wolf said, warning the Islamic State is forceful, very Internet savvy, able to travel and well connected with like-minded groups, including Boka Haram, al-Shabab and al-Qaida in Yemen. “The world cannot just stand by and let it happen,” Wolf said. n

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The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a series of burglaries in the Ashburn area in which the homes of Asian families may have been targeted. On Feb. 12, someone broke into a home on Watson Heights Circle. Two days later a pair of burglaries were reported on Barnstead Drive. In all three cases, the suspect(s) entered through a rear door or window while the residents were not at home. The burglaries occurred during the late afternoon into the early evening hours. In a statement about the cases, Sheriff Mike Chapman said the victims in each case were of Asian descent. He recommended residents to secure their valuables in safe deposit boxes or wall safes. Detectives are reviewing other recent burglaries in the area to determine whether they may be related. The sheriff’s office has initiated directed patrols in the area. Residents should report any suspicious behavior, vehicles or people by calling the LCSO non-emergency line at 703-777-1021.

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of Fairfax County Parkway and Rugby Road. The driver, 27-year-old Jarrod A. Williams, of Oxon Hill, MD, was arrested. The second suspect was flown to Inova Fairfax Hospital for treatment of gunshot wounds. He was listed in serious condition, according to the sheriff’s office. Williams is charged with attempted robbery and use of a firearm during the commission of a felony. He is held without bond at the Loudoun County Adult Detention Center. During an arraignment Friday morning in Loudoun District Court, a preliminary hearing was set for March 12. “The suspects behind this brazen act were quickly apprehended due to the keen observations of an alert citizen and the great working relationship between the Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office and the Fairfax County Police Department,” Loudoun Sheriff Mike Chapman stated. “Our dispatchers relayed vital details from witnesses and deputies at the scene to our neighboring law enforcement partners, ensuring these dangerous suspects were taken off the streets.”

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“I look forward to building on the current successes of the Board and attracting nextgeneration businesses to Loudoun by improving our transportation, our workforce and our business policies.” No Democrat has announced a campaign in the Broad Run District, but Valerie Suzdak, who chairs the Loudoun County Democratic Committee, said late last year that her party plans to field candidates in all of this year’s local races. It’s also not inconceivable that another Republican could get into the GOP mix in the Broad Run District. But time is running out. The deadline for filing with the party as a candidate is 5 p.m. Sunday. Loudoun Republicans will decide their nominees for this year in a convention May 2 at Stone Bridge High School. n

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The Loudoun County Board of Supervisors approved last week a plan to build up to 72 townhouses north of Belmont Station Elementary School. The supervisors voted 8-0-1 to approve the rezoning of 10 acres from industrial to residential for the Ashburn Overlook project, led by developer Scott Plein. Supervisor Janet S. Clarke (R-Blue Ridge) was absent when the vote was held. Supervisor Ralph M. Buona (R-Ashburn), whose district includes the property on the southeast corner of the W&OD Trail and Belmont Ridge Road, pointed out that the land made for an unusual case. Ordinarily, Loudoun officials might not endorse the rezoning of a commercial parcel for housing. But Buona noted that the tract is in an area where other residential subdivisions already have been built and that the related homeowners associations supported the project. n

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ducators and state officials are lining up to sign on to a lawsuit to oppose the release of student testing data that they say could unfairly target Loudoun teachers. After a vote following a closed session Feb. 10, the Loudoun County School Board filed a petition to intervene in the case of Lansdowne parent Brian Davison versus the Virginia Department of Education. A day earlier, Virginia Attorney General Mark R. Herring, on behalf of VDOE, filed a motion to suspend enforcement of a court order to release the data. Loudoun Education Association, Virginia Education Association and several teachers also have signed on as formal interveners in the case. The slew of objections are in response to a Jan. 9 letter of opinion from a Richmond City Circuit Court judge stating that VDOE must grant Davison’s request for Loudoun County Public Schools’ Student Growth Percentile scores—which have been collected since 2011—by school and by teacher. VDOE posts Standards of Learning exam pass rates on its public website, but does not post SGP scores. The SGP data are available to school administrators through a secure web portal. While SOL scores indicate whether a student has achieved minimum proficiency in a given subject, the SGP data illustrates the progress a student has made relative to the progress of students with similar achievement based on reading and mathematics SOL exams, according to a VDOE description. Judge Melvin R. Hughes Jr.’s opinion states that VDOE can produce a report that removes any information that would identify specific students, but it does not address concerns about teachers being identified. “That piece was never argued,” Dena Rosen-

krantz, attorney for the VEA, said. “We have interests that were not produced in the proceedings to date and we want to get the court to consider those interests.” Davison, who works in business intelligence and software management, argues that the information would help administrators and the public identify ineffective teachers. “Given that taxpayers are paying teachers’ salaries, particularly teachers making in excess of $130,000 in private sector equivalent pay, I think taxpayers have a right to know,” he said. “And if the School Board is aware of ineffective teachers, is it fair to ask a parent to send their kid to his or her class?” School administrators are concerned Davison will publically rate teachers based on the data, which they say gives an incomplete picture of a teacher’s performance. It only tracks students’ progress in math and reading in grades 3-8, and does not account for students who are new to Virginia or have transferred schools, they noted.

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He estimated that to get elected he would need to spend at least $300,000, with 10 percent or more of that required just to battle with Supervisor Shawn M. Williams in the nomination fight. What would that money cover? The U.S. mail, for one thing. King pointed out that modern-day campaigning frequently involves sending literature to constituents’ homes, and “postage is expensive,” he said. Raising the most money, though, doesn’t guarantee victory. Williams won a three-way race in the Broad Run District in 2011 while being roundly outspent by Democrat Andrea C. McGimsey, an incumbent. The Republican’s run cost $32,276, or $15.35 per vote, while McGimsey spent $116,915, which translated to $19.34 per vote. Williams said he won that contest not with

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dollars but with “personal contact.” He and/or his campaign workers knocked on countless doors in the district, he said. But running in a countywide race is different, he noted. “I can’t knock on every door in the county,” said Williams, the Board of Supervisors’ vice chairman. However, he did spend much of Saturday introducing himself to voters at the Loudoun Grown Expo in Purcellville. He and Randall estimated that the bid for chairman would cost about $200,000. That would be more than the most recent election for that spot. In 2011, current county Chairman Scott K. York spent $163,431 to win re-election, according to the Virginia Public Access Project, which tracks money in politics. The breakdown for the Republican was this: $74,782 to defeat primary challenger and former supervisor Steve Stockman, and another $88,649 in the general election in which he Continued on Next Page

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running as an independent, won even though Republican Michael J. Firetti spent more than double what he did: $400,356 to $189,602, according to VPAP. And while Loudoun chairman races may be more expensive than some other contests, they were less costly in 2011 than runs for the same office in other jurisdictions. For example, Democrat Sharon Bulova spent $1.1 million winning the chairman’s race in Fairfax County that year, VPAP said, and incumbent Corey Stewart, a Republican, spent $452,858 in gaining re-election that same year in Prince William County. Candidates running for district spots on the Loudoun Board of Supervisors spent an average of $63,651 in 2011, according to figures from VPAP. That total is just a bit less than what Volpe, a Republican, had to spend in her victory: $68,094. She said Monday night that she foresees spending even more on this year’s battle with the Democrat Resnick. Why? Well, for one thing, prices of campaign paraphernalia—yard signs, buttons, mailers—just generally go up. But, Volpe said, political budgets can fluctuate for a lot of reasons. A hopeful may not need as much money one year if he or she has a lot of volunteers, for instance. In addition, Volpe said, Loudoun’s residential growth over the past several years has meant that some supervisor districts have doubled in size over a given 10-year period. “Each race is different,” said the supervisor, who had $92,705 on hand as of Dec. 31, the end of the last reporting period. Resnick didn’t disclose an estimate of what he will spend trying to separate Volpe from her position, but he said he’s confident he’ll have enough resources to accomplish that mission. His campaign coffers were at $8,688 as of Dec. 31, according to VPAP. Like the other candidates interviewed this week, Resnick said that the task of fundraising isn’t something that comes naturally to most people who run for office. But it’s a requirement if one wants to get his or her message out to voters, and he said that the chore is becoming easier as his bid continues. Indeed, the most difficult part of the enterprise for him? “Making that first phone call.” n

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his time will be different. That’s what Loudoun school administrators vowed ahead of this week’s snowstorm after counting the Jan. 6 snow-day-that-should-have-been as a lesson learned. The decision to hold school on time that day was made at 4:30 a.m., a few hours before a weather system dumped more than 3 inches of snow, making for a dangerous commute in every corner of the county. “As I watched snow pile up outside my window, I thought, wow, we really botched this,” School Board member Bill Fox (Leesburg) said. “It’s something that we’ve learned from.” Administrators have spent the past several weeks since taking input from principals, teachers, bus drivers and parents to help make procedural changes to ensure the chaotic school day of Jan. 6 is never repeated. Much of that input came in the form of emails from parents who were upset their children had to brave dangerous conditions to get to school on time. Administrators read, and personally responded to, 1,500 emails, and gleaned good ideas from many of them. Continued on Next Page

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f Loudoun County opens a second public charter school, it likely won’t be this year. School Board members who make up the committee that is vetting the application for the proposed Hillsboro Charter Academy have said they have concerns about hurrying to open the school before 2016. This time last year, the board was just three weeks ahead of approving the Middleburg Community Charter School, which opened for students Aug. 4. But board members have said that school was fast-tracked as an exception to its policy that requires a full year between a charter’s approval and opening.

And the Middleburg charter school has had a rocky first year. The board placed it on probation in December because the principal was not certified to teach or lead a school in Virginia. “We don’t want to end up in the same situation that we are in today one year later with Hillsboro because we rushed into something,” School Board member Jeff Morse (Dulles), who chairs the Charter Committee, said. “I know Hillsboro families want this. I know the community wants this. And I know the School Board wants this because, frankly, we’re making an extra effort to try to draw in alternatives to our standard cookie-cutter eduContinued on Next Page

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he Montessori Academy at Belmont Greene wants to give the public a glimpse of the glass classroom education model by Maria Montessori. The academy will duplicate Montessori’s glass classroom in the Macy’s Wing of Dulles Town Center Mall on Saturday, Feb. 28 from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.

From 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., students will demonstrate their work in a “wall-free classroom” to give visitors an example of a typical day for a Montessori student. The rest of the time Head of School Bart Theriot and teachers from the school will be available to answer questions and give families an introduction to the Montessori methods of teaching. Explaining how students can learn in the middle of a busy shopping mall, Theriot stated, “In all honesty, we could set up a classroom on Main Street in Disney World and the children

would work as if it was just another day. There’s quite a bit of science involved in this method. Everything in the classroom from the work and furniture to the teachers themselves has been prepared to engage children in their own innate interests.” The Montessori Academy at Belmont Greene is located at 20300 Bowfonds St. in Ashburn. For more information call 703-729-7200 or go to mabmontessori.com.

the stage at Blue Ridge Middle School with six performances starting Feb. 27. Under the direction of Dolly Stevens, the show will follow the well-known story of Belle and the Beast. Stevens, who is a professional actor and director and is the co-founding artistic director of the Growing Stage, is supported by an army of parents who have lent their professional talents to create impressive sets and costumes. The performances are: 7:30 p.m. Feb. 27, 2:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Feb. 28, 2:30 p.m. March 1, 8 p.m. March 7 and 2:30 p.m. March BLUE RIDGE PRESENTS ‘BEAUTY AND THE BEAST’ 8. The middle school’s shows usually sell Disney’s “Beauty and the Beast” will take out, so people are encouraged to purchase tickContinued on Next Page

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“Our Science Fair supports the children in developing a strong foundation and passion for STEAM learning while developing their ‘4Cs,’” says Akhil Govil, on-site owner of The Goddard School located in Leesburg. “The ‘4Cs,’ collaboration, communication, creativity and critical thinking, are necessary skills no matter what career path the children choose later on in life.” “We enjoy opening our doors to the families of Ashburn & Leesburg,” says Akhil Govil. “The Science Fair is an excellent way for children and parents alike to experience first-hand a bit of our play-based learning at The Goddard School.” The Goddard Schools located at 601 Tavistock Dr. SE, Leesburg, VA and 45091 Research Place, Ashburn, VA have earned numerous accolades for their nationally-accredited curriculum & top faculty and accommodate children ages six weeks to 10 yrs. old. According to Madhu Govil, on-site owner of the Goddard School is Ashburn, “Our premier preschools include the following skills in our daily activities, lessons and learning environments: Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Creativity and Innovation, Executive Function, Communication and Collaboration and Technology.” She further stated, “Talented teachers collaborate with parents to nurture children into respectful, confident and joyful learners.” The School has been selected “Best Preschool” by Northern Virginia magazine two times in a row and recipient of “2014 Best of Ashburn” Preschool Award. On-site owners, Akhil & Madhu Govil, along with their top-performing management team and faculty, which includes teachers trained and experienced in early childhood development, welcome children into this nurturing environment where the curriculum encourages learning for lifetime. The Goddard School’s AdvancED and Middle States-accredited curriculum and F.L.EX.® Learning Program, developed with early childhood education experts, provides the best childhood preparation for social and academic success. To learn more about the premier preschools, families are encouraged to please contact: Leesburg School at 703-443-6766 and Ashburn School at 703-724-0601 “Visiting our School is a great way to see our programs in action, introduce you to our teachers and answer your questions” said Akhil Govil.

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cation and this is the perfect opportunity to do that,” he added. “But were not going to enter this with a 50/50 chance of failure because that only hurts the students.” Parents and teachers have worked for two years on an application to convert Hillsboro Elementary, the county’s smallest public school, into a charter school, which would operate as a public offering instructional flexibility for students who apply to attend. Their efforts were set into motion in 2013 after School Board members threatened to close the school, along with three other small western Loudoun schools, if efforts were not made to boost enrollment. While drafting a charter application, parents and teachers spread the word of their vision for a new school to families throughout Loudoun, and urged them to transfer to Hillsboro Elementary to guarantee that they would get a seat when it’s converted to a charter school. Their campaign resulted in an increase in enrollment for the first time in five years at that school, from 63 students to 81. “We’re worried we may lose that momentum if we wait a year,” Rebecca Fuller, a parent leading the charter effort, told School Board members at a recent Charter Committee meeting. “We have survey responses streaming in to show community support… Fundraisers are already taking place. We’re ready.” Fuller said organizers are taking steps to avoid repeating the same mistakes made at the Middleburg charter school. They want a

principal who is familiar with Virginia requirements, but is also excited about out-of-the-box, project-based learning. An ideal candidate would be someone who has led a Loudoun public school, Fuller added. “We plan on doing some things similar to how Middleburg has done it, but in some areas we’re benefiting from the lessons learned there, and we’re grateful to them showing us where some of the pitfalls are.” Members of the Charter Committee— School Board Vice Chairwoman Jill Turgeon (Blue Ridge), Brenda Sheridan (Sterling) and Morse—said they are concerned teachers would not have an opportunity to either opt out of the charter school or apply to teach at the school, if it were approved to open this fall, because the deadline for teachers to request transfers is Feb. 20. “My primary objective is that they are successful, and we want to give them the tools that they need to be as successful as they can,” Turgeon said. Morse assured the applicants that he would not recommend that Hillsboro Elementary be on any list of possible school closures during this budget cycle, but Sheridan said she could not make that same assurance. After taking input from school system administrators and School Board members, the charter applicants will submit a revised version of their application next week. The Charter Committee is slated to make a final recommendation on the application Monday, and the full board will likely vote on the proposal sometime in March. n

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“In the midst of all those emotional emails, we found some real gems of ideas, and we have tried to incorporate them into some of our thinking,” Loudoun schools’ Chief of Staff Michael Richards said. “We’re going to turn around and fix this for the future.” Richards, who’s working with Assistant Superintendent of Support Services Kevin Lewis to improve snow-day procedures, wants to focus on what he called staggered decision making. In the case of the Jan. 6 snowstorm, he said the school system should have called for a two-hour delay when the weather forecast showed that the conditions might or might not improve. “That would have given us time to assess the situation,” he said. “And we’d let families know, through a phone call and our website, to be aware that we may close schools, or we may keep them open.” He also said school officials, when faced with a similar situation, can change their decision and call school off when weather conditions worsen, even after students and teachers have started to arrive at school. “I believe you can reverse a decision like this and still account for all those kids who are

already on our buses or in our buildings and get them home safely,” Richards said. “We need to err on the side of safety.” School leaders also want to increase communication ahead of nasty weather fronts to provide families updates earlier and more often. For example, a post on the Loudoun County Public Schools website for a mass phone call to families in the evening can inform them that administrators are monitoring the weather and will update them as soon as they’ve reached a decision on school the following day. That means families may be hearing more from Wayde Byard, the school system’s Public Information Officer who has become a local celebrity as the recorded voice on those mass calls. “Dr. Williams wants LCPS to have a culture of continual improvement,” Richards said of Superintendent Eric Williams, who started in July. “When a mistake is made—and one was in that case—we take a very close look at that and use systems thinking to put together all of the moving parts and figure out how we can make things better next time.” As of Tuesday, Loudoun’s public schools have logged six snow days so far this school year. Last year, bad weather closed schools 14 days. n

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mstancik@leesburgtoday.com he Crescent Place development on Harrison Street in Leesburg will hit another milestone Saturday when it formally kicks off sales for the 30,000-square-foot mixed-use

project. The redevelopment project on the grounds of the former Barber and Ross manufacturing center has proven popular, with the developers building waiting lists of prospective buyers even as they worked to remove the long-abandoned dilapidated structures from the site. Those interested in the project, which features 224 residential townhomes, stacked condominium townhomes and commercial units, will be offered an update on the construction effort during Saturday’s event. “The builders are officially selling their lots. We didn’t want to start too early to make sure that we had the site work to be delivered on time,” said Lansdowne Development Group President Leonard “Hobie” S. Mitchel, whose group is leading the process. “We’ve had a lot of strong interest, both builders have a long waiting list and going through a little bit at a time.” Those builders, The Knutson Company and Ryan Homes, are combining forces with Lansdowne Development Group to create a variety of facilities. Knutson already has eight contracts in the works among a waiting list of 300. Ryan Homes hasn’t started the paperwork with any prospects yet, but has a waiting list of about 150.

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The Crescent Place Development, a 30,000-square-foot mixed-use project with 224 units, moves to its next phase of development with the opening of its sales center Saturday, Feb. 20.

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n the 1993 comedy “Groundhog Day,” Phil Connors (Bill Murray) experiences the same day— including accidents and mistakes—over and over again. For those watching Congress once again tie itself in knots, this time failing to pass legislation to fund the Department of Homeland Security, it’s like a remake of Groundhog Day… only it’s not funny.

Business In Brief • The Loudoun County Design Cabinet invites the public to submit nominations for an award program that recognizes Loudoun County’s distinctive architecture and iconic designs. The Signatures of Loudoun Design Excellence Awards, sponsored by the Design Cabinet with support from the Department of Economic Development, has a number of categories, including public spaces, historic renovations, adaptive reuse and visually groundbreaking projects. Entries must be received by March 11; details and an entry form are available online at biz.loudoun.gov/designawards. Winners will be announced in June. • The Town of Purcellville won in two cat-

Every year, Congress is supposed to send individual annual appropriations bills to the President prior to the beginning of the fiscal year on Oct. 1. But for as long as I can remember, Congress has failed in this basic responsibility. Instead of full-year appropriations bills, they approve short-term, stopgap funding (continuing resolutions), followed by massive omnibus spending bills, sometimes months after the fiscal year has begun. Most recently, Congress has been

egories in Virginia Wine Lover Magazine’s Reader’s Choice Awards. The first award was for “Best Wine Themed Getaway” overall. The second was for the 2014 Wine & Food Festival, which won “Best Wine Festival” in the Northern Region. The annual Wine & Food Festival has been a signature event managed and produced by the town for the past three years, with attendance steadily having increased from 5,000 in its first year to 8,000. The 2015 festival will be held July 18 at Fireman’s Field. • Next up for Western Loudoun LeadShare members is a presentation by Geno Stampora, marketing and communication guru, Feb. 26 at Virginia Regional Transit, 109 N. Bailey Lane. Stamporo’s presentation topic is: “How to be an effective networker and personal marketer, the importance of outstanding customer service,

unable to pass a bill providing Fiscal Year 2015 funding for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Those opposed to the president’s executive actions on immigration want to pressure him to reverse himself, and Congress is taking hostage the funding for DHS and all its important security functions over this issue. DHS has been operating since Oct. 1 under a stopgap bill that maintains funding at 2014 levels, allowing no adjustments for the changing threats

and how to ask for business and get it.” The seminar is from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Registration at $50 per person—may be made at https://businesswithgeno.eventbrite.com. For more information, contact Dennis Beese at 540-338-0551. LeadShare is a program of the Loudoun County Chamber of Commerce. • Staged by Design was named the best in customer satisfaction for the third consecutive year by Best of Houzz. Winners are chosen based on the amount and quality of reviews they receive in a calendar year, among other factors. Owner Leigh Newport started the business in Hamilton nearly a decade ago to help clients make their homes more appealing to potential buyers. Services include de-cluttering advice, furniture placement, accessorizing using existing furnishings, paint color recommendations,

to our homeland security. That funding will expire Feb. 27. There is talk of yet another continuing resolution, or worse, letting funding run out for DHS, resulting in furloughs and work slowdowns or stoppages. Both are bad options. Under a continuing resolution, DHS cannot start new programs, award multi-year contracts, or otherwise conduct business in an efficient manner. The department is unable to provide private sector partners the certainty Continued on Next Page

updating or upgrading suggestions and providing rental furniture and accessories. Staged by Design also was chosen as the Best Home Staging Company in Leesburg Today’s “Best of Loudoun 2015” reader’s poll. For more information, go to staged-by-design.com or email info@ staged-by-design.com. • For the third consecutive year, Infinitive in Ashburn has been recognized as one of the 2015 Best Places to Work in Virginia by Virginia Business and Best Companies Group. The list is made up of 100 companies based on the results of a two-part survey process to evaluate the company’s workplace policies, practices, philosophy, systems and demographics and to measure the employee experience. n

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depending on the weather. At that point, construction of houses will begin. But there will be some work completed by the end of this year, Mitchel said. The entire project is slated for a summer 2016 completion. Mitchel and the two builders are eager to get construction started, and in more than a year a property that was once an eyesore will be transformed into a bustling mixed-use development. “We’re taking up what was probably one of the sore spots in Leesburg and making it one of the focal points,” Mitchel said. “The interest in our contracts has shown that already.” n

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Mitchel’s group. Of the 224 units, 45 are the livework units—with commercial uses on the ground floor and living quarters above. There will also be 137 four-story townhouses with rooftop terraces. Knutson will construct 182 units and Ryan Homes will build 42 townhomes, some of which will have a stacked design. Homes range in price from the mid-$400s to the mid-$500s. Mitchel said he hopes to have the lots ready for the two builders in late May or early June,

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needed to initiate new work or maintain existing programs and contracts. While funding may in the end be provided to DHS, doing it this way is not a “hold harmless” action—it undermines our national security, hurts federal contractors and threatens our regional and state economy. What’s most disappointing are the politicians discussing whether this is a “winning political strategy” for opponents of the administration’s immigration actions. Our homeland security should not be seen as a political game producing winners and losers. At the end of the day, our nation loses when DHS isn’t given the updated resources it needs, and we are all put at greater risk. This same hostage-taking has been employed by Congress before—trying to leverage the necessity of passing appropriations bills to force changes on other issues—and it rarely works. Such tactics have often resulted in government shutdowns or threatened shutdowns that have proven very disruptive to the federal government, and also to our regional and state economies. Insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting a different result… and

that’s what I see happening here. Once again, appropriations bills are being held up in an effort to force changes on a single issue, and it’s not working. It’s very clear the Senate and president will not accept the House riders to roll back his immigration actions, and even the Senate Republican leadership has said the House needs to send them another funding bill. Let me be clear, Telos takes no position on immigration reform—it’s a legitimate issue for congressional and presidential debate. But we do feel strongly about the need for timely enactment of funding bills for DHS and other departments. DHS must be able to meet the constantly evolving threats America faces, and it’s impossible to do so with outdated spending guidelines and requirements. It’s time for bi-partisan passage of a clean DHS appropriations bill. Congress must responsibly govern, and we are looking to problem solvers from Virginia in the House and Senate to persuade their colleagues and leadership to approve a clean funding bill for DHS—one without any policy riders to prevent its enactment. Even Groundhog Day’s Phil Connors finally learned from his mistakes, changed tactics and achieved a better outcome. Is it too much to ask that our elected representatives do the same? n

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n deciding who best to advise him on whether to stay or leave Stanford for the NFL, Briar Woods graduate Alex Carter turned to his father Tom. If anyone understood this process, Tom Carter did. Tom played the same position (cornerback) as his son and left Notre Dame a year early before being selected by the Washington Redskins in the first round of the 1993 NFL Draft. But beyond a player’s perspective, Tom Carter also had the added benefit of seeing things from another standpoint since he works for the NFL Players Association. The decision was ultimately up to Alex Carter and he’d been pondering it even before the 2014 college football season began. He did his due diligence in researching the pros and cons of departing Stanford early. He knew the numbers that corner-

backs posted at last year’s NFL Scouting Combine. He also studied who was coming out for the draft among defensive backs and how he stacked up against them. But having his father’s counsel to tap into provided Carter the best database to make an informed decision. “It’s definitely a blessing,” he said. “He can help me in all walks of life. He’s seen it from both sides. I’m soaking up everything I can from him and will continue to.” Tom Carter helped his son pick the Continued on Next Page

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ver the past two seasons, Stone Bridge senior McKinnon Bowen has been as successful as nearly any wrestler in Virginia. He’s won 76 of his 81 matches during that span and has twice captured conference and region championships. The only thing that has eluded Bowen is a state title, and he hopes to change that when he takes the mats this weekend. Bowen will seek the first Virginia state championship for a Stone Bridge wrestler as he competes at 120 pounds in the Group 5A State Championships Friday and Saturday at James Robinson Secondary School in Burke. He takes a 39-1 overall record into the event and is the No. 1 seed from the 5A North Region. “It would be awesome to win it and bring it back to the school,” Bowen said. “I’ve worked so hard for it, and I think I deserve it. It’s a pride thing. I’m not going to work my tail off for these four years and come up short,” he said.

Bowen struggled as a freshman at Stone Bridge, competing at about 85 pounds in the 106-pound weight class. But he buckled down as a sophomore and improved to finish second in the Liberty District and sixth in the Group AAA Northern Region. Moving up to 113 as a junior, Bowen blossomed as a wrestler. He posted a 37-4 record as he won the Conference 14 and 5A North Region championships before falling to Matoaca’s Dylan Schuster, 5-4, in the state finals. Bowen said that loss has been the driving force through his senior campaign. “That feeling after being defeated in the state final by one point has just always stayed with me,” Bowen said. “If I ever don’t want to get in a workout, it just hits me. This is my last year to get that title. I don’t want to leave thinking if I had hit this practice or got this workout in, so I’ve really been working my butt off.” Bowen (127-31 for his career) has found his stiffest competition this season close to home. While he is 3-0 against Briar Woods freshman Ron Miller, the neighborhood rival gave Bowen a wake-

up call in the Conference 14 finals Feb. 6 at Tuscarora. Trailing Miller 7-3 in the third period, Bowen scored a late takedown and back points to tie the score and force overtime. He attacked immediately as the extra period began and pinned Miller in 11 seconds to claim the conference title. “He knew my go-to [single leg] shot and it clearly wasn’t working,” Bowen said. “He took me down three times. I had to make changes and those changes didn’t come until the last 15 seconds, but I pulled through. “He’s been my enemy this year,” Bowen said of Miller. “I have a lot of respect for him and he’s going to be a great wrestler.” Bowen learned lessons from that match that he used to defeat Miller, 5-1, to claim the 5A North Region crown last weekend at Orange County. That victory was a milestone for Bowen as he became the first Bulldog to win a pair of region championships. Daniel Fissmer is the only other Stone Bridge region champ as he won at 160 pounds in 2009. Ashburn Today/File Photo “When I started wrestling freshman Stone Bridge’s McKinnon Bowen won the 120-pound title at the 5A Continued on Page 38

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the Foster Farms Bowl. “This is something I’ve wanted for the last 10 years. I’m excited my time is now, and I can show others what I can do.” Carter has plenty going on beyond just football. He plans on getting married in July to Ariana Alston, a former Stone Bridge soccer standout. Carter met Alston after Carter’s 14-year-old sister Cameron died of diabetes in February 2012. Cameron and Alston, who attends VCU, knew each other from soccer. “She’s my best friend,” Carter said of Alston. “We’re excited where this will all take us.” For the time being, though, Carter’s focus is on the combine. His father has shared something about his own experience at the combine, but not much. Instead, Tom Carter issued a challenge to his son. “He let me know the numbers he posted as a benchmark for me,” Alex Carter said. “We’ve turned it into a healthy competition.” n

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28 Championships last week, led five Loudoun qualifiers to the 3A state tournament. Champe was the top team from the county, placing ninth with 94.5 points as host New Kent won the team title with 215 points. Loudoun Valley was 12th (57.5) and Rock Ridge finished 18th (25). No Loudoun wrestler won an individual title at the 4A North Region Championships at Amherst County High School Saturday, but four placed second as eight overall advanced to the state tournament. Woodgrove was the top team from Loudoun, placing fourth with 123 points behind Fauquier (234.5), Eastern View (136.5) and Jefferson Forest (134.5). Loudoun County was 14th (52.5), Dominion 16th (44), Heritage 21st (25) and Park View 26th (12). Below is a list of the school-by-school placewinners advancing to the state tournaments this weekend. n

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ix Loudoun County wrestlers won titles at the Group 5A North Region Championships Saturday to lead 35 qualifiers into this week’s state tournaments. The top four in each weight class at the regional events advanced to the respective state tournaments. The Group 5A State Championships will be held Feb. 20-21 at Robinson Secondary School in Burke. The Group 4A and 3A tournaments will be held at the Salem Civic Center. Timmy Brown (113 pounds) and Brandon Steel (182) of Broad Run, McKinnon Bowen (120) of Stone Bridge, Mick Zahora (132) of Briar Woods, Garrett Griffith (160) of Potomac

Falls and Enes Karaasian (285) of Freedom each placed first at the 5A North Region tournament at Orange County High School. They paced a total of 22 qualifiers to the state tournament. Broad Run scored 153.5 points to finish second in the team standings behind 5A North Region champion Mountain View (208.5). Freedom was fifth with 122 points, while Tuscarora was sixth (99.5), Potomac Falls 11th (73), Briar Woods 12th (70) and Stone Bridge 13th (65). John Champe’s Elijah Boldin became the school’s first region champion as he won all four of his matches, three by fall, to capture the 285-pound weight class Saturday at the 3A East Region Championships at New Kent High School. Boldin, who placed third at the Conference

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No. 7 cornerback by NFLDraftScout.com. After a stellar career at Briar Woods, where he was named the state’s Gatorade Player of the Year and a Parade All-American, Carter became a starter his freshman year at Stanford and never relinquished his spot. As a junior, he bounced back from a hip injury and was instrumental in helping Stanford finish the regular season ranked No. 2 in the nation in scoring defense (16 points a game), while also finishing seventh in passing defense (175.7 yards per game). Carter, who said he feels fully recovered as well from a 2013 shoulder surgery, was sad to leave Stanford and his teammates, but understood it was the best time to make the jump to the NFL. “Emotionally, I’m calm,” said Carter, who formally announced his decision following Stanford’s 45-21 win over Maryland Dec. 30 in

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training facility in San Diego that both agreed would prepare him the best leading up to this week’s NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis. Alex Carter has worked out at EXOS six days a week since the first week of January, joining 31 other draft prospects from colleges all over the country. After the combine, he will return to Stanford to train. With his father’s expertise at his disposal, Carter also saw no need to hire an agent since negotiations are unnecessary for a rookie con-

tract, given the players receive a pre-set amount no matter where they are picked. Any marketing opportunities will be reviewed by Carter and his dad. “We will still be building relationships with agents since the second contract is the most important,” Carter said. “But for now, I have them talk to my dad.” The 6-foot, 200-pound Carter has the traits to develop into an NFL player. His size, speed and understanding of the cornerback position have put him on the cusp of going in the first three rounds. He is currently rated the No. 65 overall player among draft prospects and the

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jmercker@leesburgtoday.com Every Sunday for several years, Pastor Michelle Thomas drove past the undeveloped corner off Riverside Parkway in Lansdowne, where a sign read “Future Church Site.” She couldn’t shake the feeling that the wooded lot was meant for her church, and her dream is now on the verge of becoming a reality. Thomas, the energetic pastor of Holy and Whole Life Changing Ministries, is closing in on the purchase of the 4-acre property, a major step toward her goal of setting down permanent roots in Loudoun, after a decade of meeting in schools, community centers and office parks. The history of the spot, notably its ties to a pair of strong female landowners, is fascinating to Thomas, the first black woman to charter a church in Loudoun. The former engineer and technology entrepreneur turned minister grew up worshipping in an integrated church with a firm belief that anything was possible through God. She’s been drawing congregants over the past decade with her message of faith, and is overjoyed to take the next step with a permanent home. Thomas was born in Atlanta, the daughter of Jamaican immigrants. While in Jamaica, her father became affiliated with Church of God missionaries, and began preaching in his native country. He moved to

the U.S. in the late ’60s on a religious worker’s visa, while his wife and five older children remained in Jamaica. Thomas’ mother then followed on a domestic employee visa, working for a family in New York. The family eventually reunited and settled in southern Georgia, where Thomas’ father’s ministerial activities were based, and then moved to Atlanta, where Thomas and two more sisters were born. Her father continued to preach, but also took a job as an electrician at the city’s General Motors plant. Thomas, now 43, traces her passion for the sciences to her early years as the daughter of a GM worker. In the ’70s and ’80s, she said, the company’s family-oriented, hands-on policies and activities were designed to bring younger generations into the plant with the goal of building a solid pipeline of employees. When her father went back to school as the Ashburn Today/Jan Mercker plant moved to robotics in the 1980s, Pastor Michelle Thomas of Holy and Whole Life Changing Ministries visits the 4-acre lot in Lansdowne, Thomas and her sisters were part of where her congregation plans to build a church. the transition. “When he’d come home, he’d said. “But it was also a way of getting these Her father continued to preach with the bring his projects and we’d all sit at the table and do these projects together, five girls really ingrained in engineering and Pentecostal Church of God, known for being which was great for us. When we had science robotics and STEM. I’ve been a STEM girl a racially integrated even in the ’70s. And that Continued on Page 28 fairs, we had the coolest projects,” Thomas long time.”

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11 a.m.-noon, Lovettsville Community Center, 57 E. Broad Way, Lovettsville. Contact: www. inova.org/mobilehealth. Inova Loudoun Hospital provides free blood pressure screenings.

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7:30 p.m. doors open, 8:30 p.m. music begins, Tally Ho Theatre, Leesburg. Contact: www.tallyholeesburg.com Hip-hop southern style from this rural Georgia native, best known for his singles “Deliverance” and “Ugly.” Tickets are $15 in advance, $20 at the door.

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Live Music: The Nighthawks See listing this page

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7:30 p.m. doors open, 8:30 p.m. music begins, Tally Ho Theatre, Leesburg. Contact: www.tallyholeesburg.com

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The legendary American roots band returns to the Tally Ho for an evening of classic and original blues. Tickets are $15 in advance, $20 day of show.

franklinparkartscenter.org Great local improv for all ages. Tickets are $12 for adults, $10 for students and $8 for children.

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9 p.m.-1 a.m., King’s Tavern and Wine Bar, 19 S. King St., Leesburg. Contact: 703-777-5005 All local musicians are welcome to sit in at this

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Saturday, Feb. 21 Tri-State Riding Club Winter Tack Sale

9 a.m.-3 p.m., Lovettsville Game Club, 16 S. Berlin Turnpike, Lovettsville. Contact: daft4drafts@lucketts.net Area horse clubs, businesses and individuals will sell all-things horse related, including tack, equipment, riding clothes and more.

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1-4 p.m., Franklin Park Arts Center, 36441 Blueridge View Lane, Purcellville. Contact: www. franklinparkartscenter.org Celebrate the year of the sheep with a familyoriented afternoon of performances. Chu Shan Chinese Opera Institute performs at 1:15 p.m., with a demonstration and introduction to Chinese opera, followed by lantern tiger riddles, refreshments and crafts. Bob Brown Puppets presents “PandaMonium” at 3 p.m.

Live Music: Michael Stephenson

2-6 p.m., Twin Oaks Winery, 18035 Raven Rocks Road, Bluemont. Contact: www.twinoakstavernwinery.com Acoustic guitar and vocals from a local favorite.

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Noon-5 p.m., Purcellville Train Station, 200 N. 21st St., Purcellville. Contact: 540-454-0364 The Purcellville Arts Council hosts a celebration featuring Buffalo Soldier Re-enactor George Grady Sr., historical items from the collection of Jay Johnson and more. Admission is free.

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Bright Star Theatre presents a trip through 400 years of black history. Event is free and open to the public.

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5-8 p.m., Arts in the Village Gallery, 1601 Village Market Blvd. Suite 116, Leesburg. Contact: www.artsinthevillage.com Leesburg’s co-op gallery celebrates its February show “Romancing Nature” featuring works by photographer Mary Louise Ravese and painter Kate Williams. Event is free and open to the public.

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4 p.m., George’s Mill Bed and Breakfast, 11867 George’s Mill Road, Lovettsville. Contact: www. mosbyheritagearea.org The Mosby Heritage Area Association’s Gray Ghost Interpretive Group presents a performance entitled “The Occupation Winter of 1865” about Union General Thomas Devin’s encampment at George’s Mill. Admission is $10 for adults, $5 for students.

Lucketts Bluegrass: Country Gentlemen Tribute Band 6 p.m. doors open, 7 p.m. music begins, Lucketts Community Center, 42361 Lucketts Road, Leesburg. Contact: www.luckettsbluegrass.com This salute to the bluegrass legends features vocalist Mike Phipps and other seasoned musicians. Tickets are $15 at the door.

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7:30 p.m. workshop, 8 p.m. dance begins, Hillsboro Old Stone School, 37098 Charles Town Pike, Hillsboro. Contact: www.bluemont.org Bluemont’s monthly dances feature old-time square and contra dancing with music provided by a live band. Instruction and figure calling are provided throughout each dance. Folks new to

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religious background also left a powerful mark on Thomas and her path to success, giving her the confidence that she could do whatever she wanted with her life. “It’s interdenominational, it’s multi-ethnic,” she said of the Church of God denomination. “We went to church with everybody. We went to church with white, black, whatever…It’s very unusual. Atlanta was such a progressive place and because of my parents’ Church of God experience, the sky was literally the limit.” Thomas went on to study engineering at Georgia Tech with the idea of following her father’s footsteps to GM. But an internship doing tech support for IBM in North Carolina’s Research Triangle changed her path. Thomas found that she loved interacting with people and using her technical expertise to help solve their problems. Thomas decided not to return to Atlanta after the internship was over and continued working for IBM as a field engineer, going on site to the company’s clients and helping them integrate new technology into their workplaces. She left IBM to finish her engineering degree at Duke University and in her early 20s launched her own consulting business, leveraging the relationships she had built at Big Blue. A contract with IT giant Unisys brought Thomas to the DC area during the tech boom of the mid-1990s, and she achieved success in government contracting. By 27 she had retired from technology consulting, and turned to focus on the next chapter of her life. Thomas had met her husband, Delroy Thomas, who is also from Jamaica, while visiting cousins in Canada. Delroy had a young son, Adrian, and Thomas wanted to focus on building a strong foundation for her new family. (Adrian is now 21 and the couple’s younger children, Fitz and Anna, are 11 and 6, respectively). Meanwhile, Thomas had become active in her church in Sterling, where she joined the min-

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contra dancing are encouraged to come early for a beginners’ workshop. This week’s music is provided by Caruthers’ Others.

Live Music: Jason Masi

7:30 p.m. doors open, 8:30 p.m. music begins, Tally Ho Theatre, Leesburg. Contact: www.tallyholeesburg.com The DC-based singer/songwriter is a favorite on Loudoun’s winery circuit. Faraway Songs opens. Tickets are $10 in advance, $15 at the door.

Dance Matrix: Riding on Courage

7:30 p.m., Franklin Park Arts Center, 36441 Blueridge View Lane, Purcellville. Contact: www.franklinparkartscenter.org This dance performance about strength and courage benefits SPROUT, a therapeutic riding center for individuals with special needs. Tickets are $25 at the door

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Author Talk: Michael O’Brien

2-4 p.m., Senior Center at Cascades, 21060 Whitfield Place, Sterling. Contact: mycascadescenter.org Celebrate the year of the sheep with Chinese food and more. Tickets are $7 at the door.

2 p.m., Thomas Balch Library, 208 W. Market St., Leesburg. Contact: 703-737-7195 O’Brien discusses his book “We Shall Not Be Moved” on the 1963 Woolworth’s sit-in in Jackson, MS. Program is free and open to the public. Advance registration is recommended.

Monday, Feb. 23 Inova Mobile Blood Pressure Screenings

11 a.m.-1 p.m., Levis Hill House, 1000 W. Washington St., Middleburg. Contact: www. inova.org/mobilehealth. Inova Loudoun Hospital provides free blood pressure screenings.

King’s Tavern Jam Session

8 p.m.-midnight, King’s Tavern and Wine Bar, 19 S. King St., Leesburg. Contact: 703-777-5005 Sit in with great local musicians at this low-key jam. No cover.

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isterial staff and started a Bible-study group in her home. It became clear that the group wanted more from her than Bible study, and she began leading members in prayer, eventually deciding to start her own church. Thomas launched Holy and Whole in 2006, and like so many young churches in Loudoun, members began meeting in whatever space they could find. The congregation started out at the Sterling Community Center Annex and moved on to Selden’s Landing Elementary School. It was during her drives from her home in Lansdowne to Selden’s Landing that Thomas noticed the corner tract with the sign indicating that the spot was zoned for a church. Meanwhile, Holy and Whole signed a lease on a space in a Lansdowne professional center and began holding services, only to be told

met Thomas through mutual friends, and the Larson family integrated Holy and Whole when they joined in 2007. The congregation is now racially diverse, and while majority of members are black, the congregation also includes white and Latino worshipers. “This is a church where people want to teach you how to be a better person and how to be closer to God, and it’s a very personal church. This is not a place you’re going to come into and feel like you’re lost in the crowd,” Larson said. Larson had worked with the tract’s owner on other projects, and after unsuccessfully attempting to have the parcel rezoned for townhouses, he was looking to sell, and a contract was signed. Both Thomas and Larson see the deal as part of a divine plan.

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“There’s a glass ceiling of the church that has yet to be shattered. Building this church is going to shatter that glass ceiling. We’ve got a crack in it now. To be able to start something is one thing. To be able to make it a lasting part of your community is a whole other ballgame. To set ujp roots, to set up a permanent structure, that’s what we’re doing.” Michelle Thomas Pastor, Holy and Whole Life Changing Ministries

a few weeks later that the community’s HOA objected to having a church use the space. The congregation was forced to leave the larger space for its current home in a small office space off Riverside Parkway. And while the temporary space is working for the time being, it’s too small to accommodate Thomas’ vision, which includes space for youth activities and eventually a preschool. That’s when congregation member Melissa Larson, owner of the real estate brokerage Land Build Live, made an important connection. Larson, her husband Jim and their four sons had

“I drove past that site 52 Sundays a year for three years believing that that sign was speaking to me. That sign was not just a sign to designate what the property was meant for. It was a sign to me from God,” Thomas said. Once the contract was signed, Thomas dove into researching the history of the property which, like the rest of Lansdowne, had once been part of the Coton Plantation, owned by the family of Thomas Lee. Thomas is intrigued by the stories of both Fanny Carter Lee, who ran Coton following her husband’s death in the early 1800s, and abolitionist Margaret Mercer,

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6 p.m., Goodstone Inn and Restaurant, 36205 Snake Hill Road, Middleburg. Contact: www. goodstone.com Goodstone and Grapes of Spain wine expert Javier Baquero present an evening showcasing talented young winemakers from Spain’s upand-coming wine industry. Cost is $125 per person. Advance reservations are required.

Live Music: The Arcadians

7:30-10 p.m., King’s Tavern and Wine Bar, 19 S. King St., Leesburg. Contact: 703-777-5005 Dixieland jazz from a local favorite. No cover charge.

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who bought neighboring Belmont plantation from the Lee family to start a Christian school for women in the 1830s, where she taught black employees to read and write. “There’s something amazing that happens when women own this piece of land,” Thomas said. Thomas’ congregation now includes around 100 members, and she’s particularly proud of its strong male membership (nearly 40 percent) and men who are not put off by a female pastor. While Thomas is embraced by her congregation, her role as a female pastor has not been without challenges. She recalled being invited to speak at other churches, but being asked not to preach from the pulpit, considered a male domain in some denominations. “There’s a glass ceiling of the church that has yet to be shattered. Building this church is going to shatter that glass ceiling,” Thomas said. “We’ve got a crack in it now. To be able to start something is one thing. To be able to make it a lasting part of your community is a whole other ballgame. To set up roots, to set up a permanent structure, that’s what we’re doing. There are studies to be completed and decisions to be made before those roots are established. Going through the planning, permitting and building process means a summer 2016 opening at the earliest. And while Thomas would like to build with room for growth, she has no plans to create a mega church (zoning limits the congregation to 600 members). The congregation also is launching a fundraising campaign, appealing to members and the community at large, both in church and online though a Go Fund Me site. Thomas, meanwhile, is moving forward with enthusiasm, and has already come up with a name for the future building: Lansdowne City of Hope. For more information about Holy and Whole Life Changing Ministries, go to www. holyandwhole.org. To donate to the church’s online fundraising campaign, go to www.gofundme.com/kzkde4. n

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hen faced with the daunting prospect of choosing a sleep-away camp for a child a parent has a lot to consider, especially if it is a first time camp experience. A lot of misconceptions abound about summer camp and what goes into choosing the best one for each child. What follow is a list of the top ten myths about choosing a camp. Myth #1 - "For children prone to homesickness, a shorter camp session is best" Fact: In reality, a longer camp stay allows a child to get over any homesickness, make new friends and enjoy the complete camp experience. Once they have done this they feel a real sense of accomplishment.

adjust to being away. from home. They also offer children exposure to a variety of activities, which often generates new interests for a child. Specialty camps are there to instruct and provide intensive skill development and tournament play (if it's a sports specialty camp).

Myth #3- "The proximity of the camp to my home is what's most important." Fact: That's OK if the best camp for the child happens to be close by, but that's often not the case. It's better to select the right camp, regardless of location, than a wrong one that’s near by. In the event of an emergency, parents can't be at the camp immediately regardless of where the camp is. One can generally fly to camps that may be further away, often arriving there sooner than driving to one that may be closer to home.

Myth #5-"The best camps are the most expensive ones." Fact: While it's true that you generally get what you pay for, there is a wide range of camp tuitions available; from about $400 to $1200 per week. Some very good programs are available at the lower end of the spectrum. Look at all the factors, not just at price.

Myth #4- "Specialty Camp vs. General camp: My child loves baseball so I'll send him to a baseball camp for a couple of weeks."

Fact: This may be OK if the child has already attended general camp, is a little older and ready to handle the intensity of a one-activity camp. We recommend a general camp for a child’s first sleep away experience. General camps are more nurturing and spend time helping children to

Myth #6- "My child must go with a friend to camp." Fact: This may aid in the process of getting the child to go to camp but once there it typically does more harm than good. Friends that go together to camp often stick together alienating themselves from the group and preventing a very important

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Myth #2 - "If another child liked this camp then it must be a good one for my child"

Fact: Program offerings and philosophies vary from camp to camp. Some are more sports oriented, some more artistic, and some more competitive. Just as no two children are alike, a camp that is a great fit for one child may be a poor choice for another child.

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aspect of camp from taking place; making new friends. Occasionally, the more independent child will begin making friends leaving the other child feeling abandoned and betrayed. The result of which can be a strained camp experience and two former friends. Myth #7-"My child is too young or not ready for camp." Fact: Frequently the parent is really expressing that they as a parent are not ready for the child to leave the nest and go to camp! Historically families who send younger children to camp (ages6-10) report a much easier adjustment and better overall experience. Older children have a more developed sense of fear which can hinder the adjustment process, teens can often be rebellious and fight the notion of going to camp, and for older children they may be the newcomer in a camp with children that have been attending for years. Myth #8- "I need to visit the camp before I make my selection." Fact: Some families are early planners and do visit camps the summer before they send their kids to camp. This is really the only useful time to pre-visit, when the camp is in session. To visit during the off-season, when camp is closed is those nothing more than a closed down facility- dull and uninformative at best. Most families, (more than 90 percent) choose the camps for their children without first

pre-visiting. Today, most camps have videotapes and websites, which are a great way to see a camping action. It's also wise to request and speak with references (parents of children that have attended the camp). Myth #9- "I'll start my planning in the spring." Fact: Not a wise idea! The past two years a record number of children, more than 6 million each summer, have attended camp. Demand has outgrown supply. Many families have ended up on waiting lists that never opened up. The slowing economy is not expected to have much of an effect on the growing demand for summer camp. Families should begin their camp selection process as early as possible. The peak months for camp enrollment are December through March. Some great camps are still available in the spring but itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s risky game of hit and miss. Myth #10 - "Not every child is cut out for camp, so maybe camp is not for us." Fact: While it is true that not every camp is right for every child, there is a camp out there where each child can thrive. Regardless of a child's personality or nature camp can afford them the chance to have fun, make new friends, develops kills and cultivate new interests. What's important is to understand the child's style and interests and find a camp that meshes with those. For example, sending a child whose passion is performing arts to a competitive,

can be comfortable and confident in making your camp decision. Every child should have the chance to grow emotionally, gaining self-confidence and independence. These are the benefits of the camp experience and every child should be given the opportunity to experience summer camp! Cynthia Vega is a director at National Camp Association, (www.summercamp. org), a free referral service that has been helping families find the right overnight programs for their children for nearly 20 years.

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sports oriented camp will probably be a disappointment to all. Camps may sometimes try to be all things to all children but take the time to really explore what each camp offers in the areas that interest your child. And keep in mind, siblings can be very different, so a camp that has-been a success for one child may or may not be the perfect place for the child that follows. Parents should be prepared to discuss any of these or other concerns they have with the directors of the camps they are considering. When you feel that you have found one on the same wavelength, you

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develop crucial problem-solving skills so that they are ready to tackle life’s problems, big or small. Recent studies have shown that kids are not asking as many questions as they grow older, causing a loss of interest in their environment. This startling notion has prompted policymakers and educators to take action. In 2013, several groups including the National Research Council (NRC); Achieve, Inc.; the National Science Teachers Association (NSTA); as well as thousands of science educators, scientists, business leaders, and other leaders in science education, came together to develop the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS). These new standards emphasize exploration and experimentation, rather than unengaging lectures or rote memorization of facts. In addition to new science standards, there are many programs that reinforce STEM skills and foster a love of science in kids of all ages. While STEM education may increase the prevalence of much-needed scientists, engineers and mathematicians, it will also help contribute to a generation of well-rounded, inquisitive children who are equipped with skills to help them become the future leaders of the world. (BPT)

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» Cultivating creativity – Creativity is rooted within the scientific process, especially when it comes to figuring out solutions to problems. STEM education encourages students to look beyond the obvious solutions and come up with creative ways to make something work in a new or different way than is typically intended, such as figuring out how to survive without natural sunlight. This kind of experience parallels the creative process a musician or artist undertakes, as there may not be a wrong or right answer and the student will likely discover something interesting no matter what. » Building teamwork skills – Many popular STEM activities, such as building a bridge using only toothpicks and gumdrops, require students to work in pairs or groups to accomplish their objective. This gives kids opportunities to learn how and when to both lead a group and listen to their peers, and demonstrates the value of what they can accomplish when they put their heads together to complete a task » Becoming problem solvers – STEM education centers around problem solving. The entire practice of engineering is about finding a solution to a problem, and if that doesn’t work, starting over again and finding another one. This kind of thinking helps kids

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here’s no denying that STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) education is on society’s radar. President Barack Obama’s “Educate to Innovate” initiative hosts a yearly STEM-themed science fair at the White House. STEM summer camps are popping up across the country and hundreds of thousands of parents, educators and policymakers convene annually at STEM conferences nationwide. The nation’s job market even reflects the popularity as recent data shows that across STEM fields, job postings outnumbered unemployed people by almost two to one. Although STEM education is recognized as a crucial way to spark students’ interest in innovation and technology, there remains a perception that it only focuses on a few areas of study and does not expose students to more creative activities or job fields, like visual arts, music or writing. However, STEM education helps children develop several crucial skills outside of an interest in science, especially at the elementary level, and these skills can be applied across most areas of study. Here are a few extra benefits of STEM education beyond the beaker and microscope:

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1. Does your child want to attend a day camp or a resident camp? Typically, day camps are a child’s first camp experience that prepares him or her for overnight camps later on, but there’s no rule that says kids must start close to home. It all depends on what you’re looking for, and what’s comfortable for your child. Most importantly, you want your child to have fun at camp! As a nonprofit committed to youth development, the Y offers more than 1,800 day and 300 resident camp programs. Y camps focus on three areas proven to impact child development: friendship, accomplishment and belonging. 2. What camp size is best? Make sure your camp meets the recommended leader-to-participant ratio. For example, there should be a 1:10 ratio for camps catering to 8 to 10 year olds. Also, ask yourself how your child interacts with peers. Some kids enjoy large camps where they can make many friends, while others do better in smaller groups, like a few dozen campers, where there’s no fear of getting lost in the crowd. 3. Does the camp have qualified staff? Selecting a camp requires trusting that the camp selects well-qualified young adults and trains them well to safely lead pro-

camp interests them and would best provide their ideal summer experience. Traditional camps that offer a wide variety of outdoor programs can be very impactful, and provide kids with choices that they can make independently. 5. Does the camp encourage healthy eating and physical activity? Make sure your child’s camp program offers plenty of health-conscious meals and snacks while providing plenty of chances for exercise. When kids are out of school, they can face hurdles that prevent them from reaching their full potential, related to hunger, water safety, academics, safe spaces to play and health.

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uring the summer while school’s out, kids are at greater risk for learning loss and weight gain unless they have a game plan that includes learning enrichment and physical activity. Summer camps are a great way to ensure children continue to grow socially, emotionally, cognitively and physically, while learning skills that will serve them well in the coming school year and beyond. It’s not too early to begin planning your summer camp options now. Working with SEER, an independent research organization, the YMCA surveyed nearly 40,000 parents with children enrolled in Y camp programs. The survey revealed that 91 percent of parents said they agreed day camp programs helped their kids make new friends. In addition, 81 percent said they agreed the program helped their kids discover what they can achieve, while 86 percent agreed their child felt a sense of belonging at camp. Taking time to research summer camp options is critical to finding the best fit for your child. Consider a camp program that offers learning, exploration and achievement to help make your child’s summer the best ever. Here are some questions to ask when selecting a camp:

grams that provide values lessons for your child. Learn about the staff and camp directors to be assured that the camp screens, carefully selects and trains their leaders. Many camps are accredited by the American Camp Association, which requires adherence to a wide range of safety practices. 4. Does your child want a general camp or a specialty camp? Many organizations offer more classic programs that get back to nature with rustic cabins and a variety of outdoor activities. Some offer specialty programs with a single goal in mind, such as nature education, training for a sport, horseback riding or performing music. Talk to your children about what type of

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Parents can keep math skills fresh and make learning fun by pairing math and technology this summer. Game apps and customized learning activities engage kids to fight math learning loss and even get a head start on the upcoming year. research reading titles that inspire

Instilling a love for reading is important for all kids, whether infants or teenagers. That’s why the summer months are the perfect time for children to read books of their choice or start a fun new series. Reading programs are plentiful during the summertime, but with so many books to choose from, it can be overwhelming for parents and kids to narrow down options. To

ensure kids select books they’ll love, it’s smart for parents to have the inside scoop on which titles are popular. Amazon’s Summer Reading for Kids site (www.amazon.com/summerreadingkids) offers curated lists that will keep young readers turning the pages all summer long, as well as other themed booklists, such as Graduation Gifts for Little Scholars and Nature Nonfiction, to encourage learning enrichment. It’s simple to search for books by age group so parents can find the perfect read for their children. find science learning opportunities locally

Inspiring curiosity through hands-on activities helps to strengthen science skills during summer break. Fortunately, there is a multitude of scientific opportunities that allows kids to go outside and explore. For example, planting a vegetable garden helps children learn how photosynthesis works. Investing in a magnifying glass or microscope can also provide endless hours of activity for little explorers. For children of all ages—consider visiting a local zoo or science and technology museum. Students can also explore specialized science summer camps where kids can create their own science experiments and build their understanding for subjects such as physics, biology and engineering. Combating summer brain drain doesn’t have to be difficult for parents or students. With a few creative ideas and engaging programs, children will be ready to go to the head of the class come fall. (BPT)

Holiday Lake Forestry camp - more Than a Walk in the Woods!

Nominations are open for the 69th annual Holiday Lake Forestry Camp, to be held June 15-20 at Holiday Lake 4-H Educational Center. This action-packed camp is hosted by the Virginia Department of Forestry, with support and cooperation from other conservation agencies, organizations, businesses and individuals. Forestry Camp provides a field-based learning experience related to natural resource career paths. Topics include wildlife habitat, tree identification, timber harvesting, reforestation, environmental protection and more. Campers also take part in field trips, exploratory classes, outdoor recreation and a Lumberjack Field Day. Teachers, natural resource professionals and others working with youth may make

nominations for this popular camp. Nominees must be Virginia residents 13-16 years old with good academic standing, have an interest in natural resources, and must not have attended Forestry Camp before. Financial sponsorship is provided by forest industries, conservation agencies, associations and individuals. As a result, every camper selected to attend receives a scholarship and pays only $85 to attend the week-long residential camp. Additional sponsors are welcome. To nominate a camper, visit the VDOF website: http://dof.virginia.gov/forestry/ camp/. Nominations are due by April 1. For more information, please contact Ellen Powell at 434.220.9083 or via email at ellen.powell@dof.virginia.gov.

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he Leesburg School of Photography at Photoworks Snowstorms can be disabling, even dangerous, while at the same time, hauntingly beautiful…beautiful enough that we are called to venture into the cold to photograph a drift of snow in our yards, frost on trees, or icicles hanging from a roof line. The two of us grew up in the cold winters of Iowa and Minnesota. Minneapolis in January was always cold, but we enjoyed driving still farther north in search of adventure, solitude, picturesque wilderness, and chances to photograph a moose, wolves, or uncommon wintering Arctic birds. The lure of the Far North beckoned us to even higher latitudes in summertime, to photograph Alaskan and Canadian wilderness areas with their caribou, seals, and polar bears. (The accompanying photo of the male polar bear was taken on the north end of Hudson Bay, just below the Arctic Circle.) Regardless of location, snow photography involves two characteristics that require special consideration: the air is cold and the scenes are white. Cold air, often accompanied by moisture, has implications for your camera as well as you. In sub-freezing temperatures, particularly when photographing outside for some time, keep the camera tucked inside your coat when it’s not in use. This helps maintain battery power and optimal functioning of the camera’s mirror and shutter. It also minimizes fogging when the camera is brought inside a warm vehicle or house. If the camera has been exposed to the cold for an extended period of time, put it inside a camera bag before entering a warmer environment; this allows it to warm slowly, to prevent moisture from condensing inside the camera’s body and lenses. If it is snowing outside, an inexpensive plastic raincoat can be invaluable. Pull one sleeve of the raincoat over your lens until the front of the lens is at the end of the sleeve; then drape the rest of the jacket over your head to cover you and your camera. The sleeve will protect even a long telephoto lens. A UV filter on the front of the lens adds further protection from moisture.

Snow is white and should usually be bright in our images. Yet, photos of snow scenes can appear dark and even grayish in appearance. What causes this to occur? A camera’s meter is designed to measure light from a scene and set the correct shutter speed and lens opening based on reflectance of an “average” scene, that is, one which contains a range of luminance values from dark tones to middle gray tones to whites. Whenever a snow scene is predominantly white, lacking darker content, the camera adjusts the “exposure value” of the snow and makes it a medium (18 percent) gray. The result is darker snow than what we see with our eyes. The following are tips to help take better pictures of snow scenes. Tip 1: Include other darker objects in your frame so the camera’s metering system keeps the snow white. Nancy’s photo of deer in West Virginia has both dark tones in the deer and bright tones in the snow, and no exposure adjustment was needed. Tip 2: When the scene is predominantly white, use the camera’s exposure compensation button and set the dial/display to +1 or +1.3. This will adjust your camera’s meter reading to make the snow brighter but not overexposed. Tom’s photo of tables in snow required exposure compensation. Tip 3: If you use a smartphone camera, buy an app so you can manually adjust the brightness of a scene, if needed. We use an iPhone app called “Manual.” Tip 4: Photograph snow earlier or later in the day. The lower angle of light will enhance the contours of drifts and the texture of the snow. Tip 5: When it is snowing, take pictures at a fast shutter speed, such as 1/500 second, to “freeze” the snowflakes. Use a slower shutter speed to blur the flakes for a different interpretation of the scene. Tip 6: Don’t walk in the snow until you’ve decided where you want to take a picture (unless your photo story is about “footprints in the snow”). [Through this monthly column, Thomas Ramsay and Nancy Goetzinger, co-founders of The Leesburg School of Photography offer tips for photographers to get more out of their efforts by moving beyond the pointand-shoot approach. To learn more about classes in digital photography and Adobe Lightroom, go to www.lsofp.com/.]

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espite cold, blustery weather and Valentine’s preparations for the evening ahead, the Loudoun Grown Expo at the Bush Tabernacle in Purcellville drew a crowd Saturday. While overall attendance was down from recent years, vendors and visitors cited that as an improvement, with more room to maneuver and more time for one-on-one communications, according to Town Events Coordinator Melanie Scoggins. “It wasn’t shoulder to shoulder to shoulder as it was last year, and although some vendors said their sales were lower than in 2014, they liked the less rushed atmosphere and were able to spend time talking with the customers,” she said. Former Councilman Tom Priscilla also noted a slower pace during the early hours as well as seeing fewer children, perhaps portending a shift in age group attendance. On the other hand, Councilwoman Joan Lehr said the vendors she spoke to said they had “one of their better sales years.” She liked this year’s event layout, particularly because “it wasn’t such a crush—you could walk around and talk to people.” “I liked it, it was very open and you could walk through easily; there was a lot more room and the wineries and vendors all had a good time,” Councilman Patrick McConville said. Among those making the most of the time to greet visitors were Purcellville Mayor Kwasi Fraser and Supervisor Shawn Williams (R-Broad Run), who is campaigning countywide this year in hopes of winning the county chairman’s seat in November. n

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skills transfer over into the new role. This is called identifying and presenting your transferable job skills. » Try to Relax. The interview is the time when employers get to meet potential employees face-to-face for the first time, in many cases. Durign this time employers get a sense of who the potential employee really is and they learn additional information about you that may not be presented in your resume or on your application. Relax and enjoy the opportunity to share all the attributes and unique skills that make you the right person for the job. » Keep it Professional. When sharing information about your past employment or your experiences keep it professional. Avoid over-using references to your previous employer; focus on the skills that you gain from working there. There will be plenty of time for personal stories once you get the job. This article was written by Kindra Jackson of the Loudoun Workforce Resource Center and was published in the winter edition of the Workforce Training Resource Guide. For more information about the WRC, visit www.loudoun.gov/ wrc or call 703-777-0150.

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he Leesburg Town Council moved unanimously Feb. 10 to initiate a commission on diversity, but not before a motion to postpone the action and questions over the panel’s duties sparked a long debate. One of the recommendations of a councilcreated diversity task force last September was to create a commission with the objective of supporting diversity efforts within the town—including in the town’s employment recruitment practices. The idea has gained considerable traction and seven residents attended the Feb. 10 meeting to voice their support. “These issues are something that I thought was over, but here in 2015 we’re still addressing these issues,” Loudoun NAACP President Phillip Thompson said. “The council is on an interesting journey to establish this committee. I want you to know that the NAACP is here to provide any assistance as we can. There’s expertise out here to help the council to look at the issues.” Improving communication among different cultures was cited as a benefit of the initiative by Town Manager Kaj Dentler during the council’s work session last Monday, and each of the speakers the following evening agreed that supporting diverse communities would help Leesburg become a more welcoming community for all. “The laws are there now, but it can take longer than we like to change the hearts and minds of an entire community,” Unitarian Universalist Church of Loudoun Rev. Phyllis Hubbell said. “With a reputation of wealthiness and one of the best places to live in America, we want to see Leesburg be a beacon of harmony for all of its citizens.” While the public speakers demonstrated strong support for creating a commission, council

members raised concerns the panel could expose the town to additional liability. Following a day of research on the topic, Town Attorney Barbara Notar told the council she was comfortable with the proposal as outlined. She noted that the council could continue to tweak the framework for the panel until a March public hearing. After the hearing, the council can vote on whether to create the commission. “Initially when I looked at it I approved it, and I thought it would be a good idea to add a sentence or stronger language,” Notar said. “I don’t see any legal implications. Liability is always a concern but I do think that this commission has duties that are in line with our other committees. I don’t see a problem with it.” However, Councilwoman Suzanne Fox sought to postpone action on the resolution until March so the proposed duties of the commission could be made more clear and to more deeply examine the legal concerns. “I don’t believe Town Council has learned the full legal implications that establishing this commission implies,” Fox said. “I feel like all the facts and the risks need to be outlined in a more specific way so our constituents know what they’re speaking to. Our draft ordinance is vague and I think we need to go ahead and do what we can to make the parameters much more clear.” That was a sentiment with which council members Dave Butler, Tom Dunn and Katie Sheldon Hammler agreed. All were concerned about the lack of specific parameters for the commission, which would have the goals of developing a “diversity pipeline” to increase minority hires, succession planning and communications. It would have no power to make specific hires, something Butler wanted to make sure was outlined. “We’re not discussing whether it’s a good thing or a bad thing. The problem is that this resolution is not giving guidelines to what it does,” Butler said. “I’m 100 percent behind the commis-

sion, but this resolution I’m not entirely comfortable with it. It doesn’t provide parameters of what the commission is or does.” The council ultimately agreed to a 30-minute postponement to make changes to the resolution, especially relating to power the panel would have in the town’s hiring process. Other council members raised concerns that the town’s other commissions didn’t have to go through the same vetting process. Marty Martinez said he was frustrated that it had taken so long to develop this commission and said the resolution needed to get done after discussing it for more than six months.

‘Elvis’ Makes Leesburg Appearance Mike Stancik

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n a snowy Valentine’s Day at the Village at Leesburg, horse-drawn carriages carried families around, a quartet sang along storefronts and characters Roman goddess Minerva and Elvis Presley performed duets for store customers. “Thank you, thank you very much,” Billy Finch said to applauding customers of the Village’s Bean Bar after performing The King of Rock ’n’ Roll’s hits on a coffee shop-owned guitar. Finch and his wife and performing partner, Carol, are residents of Silver Spring, MD, who can play a variety of characters depending on the event. Friday and Saturday night they were Elvis Presley and Minerva, the Goddess of Wisdom. Other nights, Billy takes on the role of Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Rodney Dangerfield,

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building, 15 North Reid Street, Hamilton, Vir- Arrangements are being handled by Enders & ginia 20158. Memorial donations may be made Shirley Funeral Home, Berryville. to a Mission and College fund that has been set up to benefit her children at https://www.go- To view the obituary and send condolences onfundme.com/kurbi0/. Condolences can be made line, please visit www.endersandshirley.com. at www.hallfh.com (Hall Funeral Home, Purcellville, VA). Dee will be interred in Ashburn, VA.

Theresa Diane â&#x20AC;&#x153;Deeâ&#x20AC;? (Bracebridge) McCullough

Dee was born on January 24, 1978 in Falls Church, Fairfax, Virginia. She graduated from Citizens High School, a home school education program. She attended Utah Valley University where she studied life. She married her best friend and sweetheart, Steve, in the Washington D.C. Temple for time and all eternity on May 11, 2000. They moved to Charleston, SC, then Bangor, WA, and Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, before finally buying a house in Norwich, CT where

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Anna Elizabeth Thomas, 73, of Purcellville, VA, went to be with Jesus, his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, February 12, 2015 at her residence surrounded by her loving family.

Karleen made the ministries of her church and serving others a central focus in her life. She especially enjoyed baking and constructing wedding cakes for close friends and relatives. Some towering as much as four feet in height. Singing was also a high priority for her as she and Alan always sang in their church choir and any local choral groups wherever they lived. Karleen sang with a clear strong soprano voice. She loved the outdoors and throughout her life was an avid golfer, swimmer, and skier. She was flying planes when she was 22 and jumped out of one for fun when she was 65.

Born on August 14, 1941 in Lucketts, Virginia she was the daughter of the late Austin Holtzclaw and the late Elizabeth Russell. In adAfter retiring in 1992 they traveled throughdition to her parents she was preceded in death out the US, Canada, and Mexico in their Fifth by her brothers and sisters, Arthur, Carlyne, Billy, Wheel Camper and later a Motorhome spending Johnny, Betty, Jimmy and Hazel. winters in the Southwest. They also traveled with Christian tours of Israel, the Holy Land and the Anna retired in 2012 from Loudoun County Cities of Revelation in Turkey and Asia Minor. School system and was a member of Abundant In addition to her parents, she was preceded Life Church of God in Hamilton. In retirement, she enjoyed the great outdoors and traveling in death by her sister Elma Lidstone. She is survived by her husband, Alan and three children: with her family. Andrea Knickerbocker-Matthias of Milwaukee, She is survived by her loving husband of 56 WI, Karla Knickerbocker-Evans of Philomont, years, Shirley L. Thomas; daughters, Nancy Virginia, and Craig Knickerbocker of Itasca, Thomas, Peggy Thomas and Sharon Thomas Illinois and Spring Grove, Illinois. She has five

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Janet Lee Flores, 77, departed this life February 6, 2015. Janet and her family moved to Vienna, Virginia in 1976. Before retiring with her husband, Alan Flores (deceased) to Venice, Florida she worked as a Registered Nurse. A kind, loving, and devoted mother and grandmother. Surviving are daughters, Elena Holtz and Beth (John) Poffenbarger; brother, Bruce (Jean) Bergbauer; three grandchildren. Memorial service will be held at Colonial Funeral Home in Leesburg, Virginia Sunday, March 8, 2015, 2:00pm. www.colonialfuneralhome.com

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Theresa Diane â&#x20AC;&#x153;Deeâ&#x20AC;? (Bracebridge) McCullough, 36, unexpectedly returned to her Heavenly Father on January 23, 2015 in Norwich, Connecticut. Dee was blessed with a large and loving family. She is survived by her father and stepmother, Bruce and Barbara Bracebridge of Lansdowne, VA. She is survived by her five younger siblings, Russ (Robyn) Bracebridge of Burke, VA; Jim (Tory) Bracebridge of Lovettsville, VA; Becca Sommers of Leesburg, VA; Bethany (Thomas) Moore of Ashburn, VA; and Mikki Bracebridge of Lansdowne, VA. She is also survived by her husband, Steven Harold, and their seven children, Corwyn Bryant, Talyn Gwydain, Rowyn Embyr, Aurorya Krystal, Leilanii Brynnyth, Trevyn Leythan, and Lynnette Aryanna; and many in-laws, nieces, nephews, friends and family too numerous to list, but not forgotten. She was preceded in death by her mother, Katheryn Ruth (Wooters) Bracebridge.

In lieu of flowers, please donate to Camp Boggy Creek to honor Christianâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x153;You have to grow old, but you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have to grow upâ&#x20AC;? mindset. It is a non-profit summer camp intended for ill children and their families to kick back and enjoy the outdoors and activities such as go kart racing. Information regarding donations can be found at campboggycreek.org or by calling 866-462-6449.

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Karleen Beverly Chapman Knickerbocker, age 80, passed away in the early evening of February 9, 2015 at home in Philomont, Virginia. She was born June 25, 1934 to Karl Chapman and Gertrude Roberts Chapman in their home at that time in Arlington, Vermont. She graduated from Rutland High School, Rutland Vermont and is a graduate of the University of Vermont, School of Dental Hygiene in Burlington Vermont. Karleen met her future husband, Alan D. Knickerbocker on a blind date for a Christmas Formal in 1954 at UVM. After completing her studies for her degree, and Alan completing his tour of duty with the US Army in London, England, they were married February 1, 1958 in Wallingford, Vermont.

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Christian settled in Loudoun County in â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;71 with his parents, Betty and Fred Flemming, and co-military brat siblings Helen, Liz and Meg. He spent the next 40 years as a runner, archer, meticulous craftsman and carpenter, creative mind, free spirit, self styled outlaw, lover of anything fast (either with two wheels or four), attempted husband, outdoor enthusiast, adrenaline junkie, unrelenting non-conformist, music aficionado, lobster guy, loyal and lifelong friend to many, and father to two independent, ambitious daughters, Audrey and Hillary, who both share his enthusiasm for life. He was far too stubborn to let any of us soon forget him.

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A Memorial Service is planned for February 18, 2015 at the Purcellville Baptist Church, 601 Yaxley Road, Purcellville, Virginia. Friends may visit beginning at 10:00 AM., followed by the service at 11:00 AM. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations are made to the PurcellPlease share condolences with the family at ville Baptist Church Building Fund, Blue Ridge Hospice, or The Philomont Volunteer Rescue www.LoudounFuneralChapel.com. Squad. Burial will be in the late spring or sumDee was accomplished at crochet as well as mer in Danby, Vermont. cross stitch, and often shared her talents with Jerry A. James Arrangements made by Hall Funeral Home, others, including her daughter Embyr, who recently learned how to crochet from her mother. Jerry Allen James, 56, of Bluemont, Virginia, Purcellville, VA. Please visit www.hallfh.com to express online condolences to the family. She was a generous person who was passionate died Tuesday, February 3, 2015 at his home. about loving children and animals. Her FaceMr. James was born March 20, 1958 in Leesbook page was filled with beautiful and funny burg, Virginia, the son of Earl James and the late pictures of animals. She had a contagious smile, Evelyn Marcus James. Christian Flemming loved to dance, and had an entertaining sense A celebration of the life of Christian Flemof humor. She loved to wrap the many she loved He was retired from the United States Postal ming, 57, will be held at Savoir Fare Restaurant in â&#x20AC;&#x153;huggglleeezzzâ&#x20AC;?. Throughout her life she Service as a mail clerk. (1 West Loudoun St, Round Hill, VA 20141, won the trust and hearts of many. She was an 540.338.8300) on Saturday, February 21st from active and dedicated member of the Church of Surviving with his wife, Donna and his father 4:30 pm onward. His family invites anyone who Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and served in are three brothers, Earl Michael, Donnie Eugene, may have any fun, embarrassing, or even commany callings, most recently as a Sunday School and Jimmy Lawrence; four sisters, Sandra Victo- pletely embellished anecdotes from his last five ria, Cynthia Ann, Linda Diane, and Nancy Ellen. teacher for the youth. decades of raising hell to come and share on his behalf. Casual attire is certainly most appropriA sister, Barbara Sue, preceded him in death. A memorial service was held on Saturday, ate, as the idea is to throw a party that he, himFebruary 14, 2015, at 11 AM at the Church of self, would have wanted to attend. Services will be private. Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Hamilton Ward

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A memorial service will be held Monday, Feb 16, 11:00 AM, at Aldie United Methodist Church. Interment will be private. Contributions may be made to the Aldie VFD, Aldie United Methodist Church, or Aldie Ruritan Club.

A funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, February 18, 2015 at Loudoun Funeral Chapel with Pastor Paul Campbell officiating. Burial will follow at Hillsboro Cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service.

grandchildren; Kaitlin Matthias Wagner of Milwaukee, WI, Erin Matthias of Milwaukee, WI, Morgan Knickerbocker of Itasca and Spring Grove Illinois; Nikolai Evans and Logan Evans of Philomont, Virginia.

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David was son of Shelton Paul Alexander (former sheriff of Loudoun County), and Maxine Ambler Alexander. He lived practically his whole life in the home he grew up in, across from the Methodist Church in Aldie. He was a very generous man, and donated to multiple charities and non-profits at the local and national levels. He enjoyed a good poker game and was an avid basketball fan in his early life, and was an accomplished classical pianist in his younger years. He is survived by several cousins.

(Dwayne); grandchildren, Kevin, Anna and Nikki; great-grandchildren, Anthony, Riana and R.J; great-great granddaughter, Ariana; and her only remaining brother, Clarence Holtzclaw.

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Born in 1936 in Aldie, David graduated from Aldie High School in 1954, where he was valedictorian of his class. He attended University of Richmond, and then served in the U. S. Army for 3 years. Following his Army service, he was employed by the FBI in Washington DC and then worked for the US Postal Service as a local letter carrier in Aldie for many years. He was an active member of the Aldie Ruritan Club since 1963.

Steve is stationed for his service in the United States Navy. Over a period of time â&#x20AC;&#x153;Foryâ&#x20AC;? and Dee welcomed 7 beautiful children, her moonkinlings, in their home. From the very beginning, she dedicated her children to God and encouraged them to explore the beauty of the world and the gospel of Jesus Christ. Dee was kind and soft-spoken, and always had time to answer a question or solve a problem, no matter how small. Her children remember her as a gentle and patient mother who encouraged them to follow the Savior. She is dearly missed by her loved ones, who celebrate the fact that she is reunited with her mother.

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is an option; all governments are selective in the information they wish to publicize. That doesn’t mean they have a right to conceal information they wish not to share.

So far, the arguments against releasing the data mostly focus

on two key points: the student-specific results are too complex to be understood by those outside educator circles and the information could be used nefariously to undermine the careers of individual teachers or even to support a commercial enterprise that would subject educators to some sort of rating system.

Those may be valid concerns; however, they do not build

a strong case for denying requests for public access to the information. One Circuit Court judge has already come to that conclusion.

The burden is on the government to demonstrate the clear

public purpose in shielding the testing data from disclosure, not on the public to justify its reasons for wanting to see it.

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Dear Editor: am writing to address the Leesburg Town Council resolution on Tuscarora Crossing, which called for a denial of the application, a CPAM rezoning and additional buffers. First and foremost, a CPAM rezoning would not likely survive a legal challenge and could leave us without any proffers according to the county attorney. There is a serious disconnect between the Leesburg plan, their staff comments, the county plan and the application, which is why Leesburg residents filled our board room last November supporting this project and the reason the application has received approval from the county’s planning commission. I have met with the mayor and spoken to the town council to bring them into the discussions on this rezoning application, because it is in “our JLMA” and I believe they should

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be directly involved in decisions of this type. Although, Leesburg “sees no residential development” based on the town plan, which calls for “community office and office/light industrial” uses, residential development was approved by the town as recently as 2012 and in 2009 on both sides of this property. The county plan developed in conjunction with the town, calls for a mixed-use development with commercial, office and envisions 1,000 residences. The current zoning is PDGI, the result of a 1979 lawsuit, and is not compatible with either plan or the surrounding area. In June of 2013, Katie SheldonHammler, Kelly Burk, Ken Reid and I wrote a letter to the editor outlining concerns about this project on density, Crosstrail Boulevard, Trailview Boulevard, potential loss of business use, school impact and an elementary school site. All of these concerns have been addressed.

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“By-right housing developments are not good but giving developer increased density is worse. Call the bluff.” —gbay926, on Super visor s Weigh Impacts Of McIntosh Proper ty Development Options

“So, all the previous lo gic goes out the window? When they w ant it, there is some exceptional reason (like a campaign contribution). When they don’ t, they say the schools can’ t af ford it. There is no reason to approve more housing—ever.” “Bullies will never win MY business. Sucks to be you, Red Bull. You just lost some fans in Loudoun. Proud to suppor t Old Ox Brewer y.” — Gre g30, on Energ y Drink Giant Challenges Ashbur n Brewer y Over Trademark

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Dear Editor: I received an email from Loudoun’s newest delegate, Kathleen Murphy, about a bill she

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Dear Editor: My wife and I have started the renovation of a restaurant space in the Lansdowne Town Center and placed a small sign in the window announcing the name of the place, the approximate date of opening and contact information. Innocent enough? We were contacted by someone from a local newspaper last week and they photographed the sign in the window and gave us a few paragraphs in their publication. I will not mention the now former name of our restaurant but we received a rather nasty email from a law firm in Minnesota, the very next day, stating that our incorporated name was a trademark violation and that they were filing a court case in federal district court against us. The name of the operation that threatened

Dear Editor: I am all for the sheriff’s office cracking down on aggressive driving, especially those texting and talking on their phone, weaving in and out of travel lanes and going 80 miles an hour, but please issue as many citations to those overly passive, inconsiderate drivers. Those not using blinkers thinking we are mind readers and those camping out in the lefthand lane going under the speed limit when the left lane is supposed to be used for passing slower traffic in the right lane are frustrating. In my opinion, this is a big reason you have aggressive driving to begin with. Look at the underlying cause. Donna L. Linton, Ashburn

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gives oversight powers to the council to determine what are and what are not appropriate legislative travel expenses. I doubt you will see any legislators claiming that tickets to the Masters golf tournament or an expense-paid fly fishing trip to Montana are legitimate legislative educational expenses. Lastly, this new legislation will require that lawmakers must submit financial disclosure forms online twice a year so the council can easily post them in a searchable database for public review. In sum, I think that the Omnibus Ethics Bill achieved our goals for more transparency, a higher standard of ethics, and greater accountability by those who hold positions of public trust. As mentioned, the tough bills in both chambers seem to come up right before crossover and this year, the Senate sent over a number of bills that fit into this category. One such bill was SB 1349, a bill proposed by our commonwealth’s largest electrical utility, that has been called both the “Ratepayers Protection Act” and the “Dominion Power Regulatory Exemption Act”. Surprisingly, both nicknames are appropriate and indicate the inherent trade-offs in the bill. On the positive side, the bill prohibits Dominion from increasing its base electrical rates through the end of 2019 and requires Dominion to make a much-needed investment in solar energy production. On the negative side, it bars the State Corporation Commission from reviewing Dominion’s books and directing ratepayer refunds if it finds undue profiteering. Dominion argued successfully that these tradeoffs yielded a net positive to Virginia and its bill cleared the Senate on a 32-6 vote and then two days after crossover cleared the House on a 72-24 vote. I could not support this bill and joined the minority in opposing it. To me, Virginia law empowers the SCC to have oversight over regulated monopolies such as Dominion for a reason and I simply did not think it was wise for the General Assembly to exempt one from this oversight despite the positive attributes of the deal offered. Lastly, I am happy to report that both the House and the Senate approved versions of the Budget Bill with few real differences and without the partisan rancor we saw last summer. Improving economic news allowed for funding to be provided for teacher and pubic safety officer pay raises, a larger security deposit into our commonwealth’s “Rainy Day Fund,” additional in-state slots for our public universities, new funding for community college transfers into our four-year public universities, funding for key authorized judgeships, and other identified priorities. The Budget Bill also eliminates $10.2 million in fees charged by the commonwealth to our citizens and actually reduces state spending in aggregate by a billion dollars over what was approved in the 2014-2016 Biennium Budget adopted last year. The level of bicameral harmony involved in this year’s Budget Bill is so great that I heard today that the General Assembly may even adjourn two days earlier than our targeted Feb. 28 adjournment date. See you in two weeks for our final report.

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Over the last two months, the applicant brought this project very close to compliance with the county plan and will otherwise comply with the plan except for one big difference… 504 fewer residences. The applicant proffered and bonded the building of all four lanes of Crosstrail before the 289th house and agreed to start from Rt. 7 (a desire expressed by the mayor), freeing-up an additional $30 million for other much needed road projects in the Leesburg planning area. The applicant also is willing to work with the town on the Trailview/Keystone connection (another request from the mayor.) Additional pressure will not be put on our schools as LCPS representatives confirmed that the application will not require an additional elementary school. This proffer was modified to allow for a park instead of a school (a request from Councilwoman Sheldon-Hammler). Along with a $100,000 for an adaptive playground at Frederick Douglas Elementary, there are $43 million worth of projects and monetary contributions to the county. That’s $30 million more than Loudoun’s current landuse policies recommend to offset the government services required for the additional homes. This application gives both the town and the county an opportunity to be in control of the future on a property where the current zoning does not comply with either the town or county plan. One thing’s for sure… nothing… is not going to happen on this property. We should realistically work together toward the best possible outcome on this property now because when Crosstrail is complete the future of this property will be out of our hands. Geary Higgins, Waterford Catoctin District Supervisor

us had the name of our restaurant in one word instead of the two that we were using. Trademark law is written so vague and open ended (thanks, Congress, and all your lobbyist cronies) that anyone can take you to court for seemingly any supposed affront to a registered trademark no matter how long of a reasonable stretch it may seem. If you run up against a publically traded operation, they will deep-pocket pursue you until you are left drained of all your resourcing and forced to close. We dissolved our name and started a new incorporation process. Lucky for us, we had not put up any exterior signage, printed any menus, etched any glasses or labeled a single napkin. It would have destroyed the entire operation before it began. We know what Old Ox Brewery is going through and hopefully they will win the fight. The tactic is to file and cause motion after motion and then finally go to trial, with every activity being responded to by your legal team. The bills skyrocket and exponentiate until you are drained of all funds and then you have to pay for damages and the opposing side’s court costs. It’s a dangerous gamble and it’s easier to withdraw and fight another day with your hard-earned business intact, versus pushing all your chips forward and perhaps losing everything in the process. We wish Old Ox Brewery good luck in its fight. One must think this a lawyer’s dream that the offensive side gets to earn money and the defense gets to earn money all while pursing a perceived trademark infringement? These fights can last years with filings and then appeals all at maybe $500 plus an hour? Shakespeare was right. Jim Marotta, Lansdowne

s Senator Weston mentioned in her article last week, the General Assembly reached its halftime last week and by midnight Feb. 10, both houses completed their work on all bills originating in their respective chambers and sent over approved bills to the other chamber. Roughly, only one in every three bills survives this crossover. The two days before crossover are generally the longest ones due in large part to the fact that the standing committees reviewing and marking up complex or controversial legislation keep working on these bills until their last pre-crossover meeting and then either table them or send them to the floor. Thus, these last two days before crossover will see both houses dealing with their most difficult bills. There is one bill, however, that is granted an additional two days before its crossover deadline, namely the annual Budget Bill. As soon as crossover is done, the Budget Bill comes to the floor and is debated and amended and then sent over to the Senate. All of this makes for a long and productive Week Five in the General Assembly. In this installment, I will touch on some of these bills and then give a brief overview of the approved Budget Bill. First, let’s discuss the Omnibus Ethics Reform Bill that was reported out of the House Ethics Subcommittee I chair. An omnibus bill is one that amends a series of statutes and enacts a comprehensive change in existing public policy. While review and mark-up of omnibus bills takes much more time than other bills, it also presents greater opportunities for creating meaningful reform and bipartisanship. This year, the House Ethics Subcommittee considered a number of bills, equally divided between Republican and Democratic proposals, and then incorporated the best ideas presented into HB 2070, the broadest scope bill that became the vessel for our comprehensive ethics and gift disclosure reform effort. My draft ethics reform bill, HB 1689, and seven others were incorporated into HB 2070 and this bill passed by a unanimous vote out of the Ethics Subcommittee and was passed by the House of Delegates on a strong 93-6 vote. Lawmakers are not entitled to the public trust; it must be earned. Over the past two years, that trust has been shaken in Virginia. While the recent issues involving Gov. and Mrs. McDonnell only involved the Executive Branch, we all believed that it was the right time to strengthen the ethics and gift disclosure laws regulating the Legislative Branch. The Omnibus Ethics Bill creates a $100 gift cap and significantly strengthens the Virginia Conflict of Interest and Ethics Advisory Council created in 2014. It should be noted that this $100 cap goes further than the $250 gift cap proposed by Gov. McAuliffe late last year. This legislation also limits the “personal friend” exemption on allowed gifts to exclude personal friends who have or are seeking business relationships with state or local government and abolishes the distinction between tangible and intangible gifts, such as tickets to sporting events and travel. Last year’s ethics bill enacted a $250 cap on tangible gifts but was silent as to intangible gifts. HB 2070 also prohibits the governor from accepting campaign contributions from companies seeking grants from the Governor’s Opportunity Fund. Additionally, this bill

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[Editor’s Note: This is the fourth installment in a weekly series of alternating reports by Del. J. Randall Minchew (R-10) and Sen. Jennifer Wexton (D-33) to the readers of Leesburg Today concerning the 2015 Session of the Virginia General Assembly. Together, Minchew and Wexton hope to provide a bipartisan and bicameral perspective and provide both news and analysis.]

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Loudoun County schools, something jumped out at me as I read the “Impact On Employees” section of the article. It borders on being completely absurd, and you can’t expect anyone with half a brain to acknowledge this as a real “cost-cutting” measure. In the section, the School Board is adding a deductible of $150 “to the most expensive health plan,” while “increasing the deductible to $300” to the less expensive health plan. You have extremely small copays, and it seems like there is no co-insurance. And you had a plan with no deductible previously? Would it be possible for Loudoun County School employees to step out of the ‘90s era benefits, and step into the current era of increased cost-sharing benefits that the rest of the fiscally responsible world has adopted? At a minimum, perhaps offer two options: 1) keep what you are labeling the “more expensive” plan, and 2) offer a High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) with an HSA and price the two plans with considerable differences in monthly premium. Watch the effect on costs, and thank me later. I would assume that any good benefits consultant has proposed this alternate scenario to LCPS as a serious cost-cutting measure. Let me guess—it was rejected by the School Board as being too aggressive? It is extremely difficult to conjure the least bit of empathy for Loudoun County school employees when you have health plans that are outdated, and when you’re making tweaks to them that result in very insignificant cost-cutting measures. Please make a serious attempt at cost cutting if you want to afford all-day kindergarten programs that will begin teaching “disadvantaged” kids how to “speak English.” Until then, leave my property taxes unchanged (or preferably reduced). Matt Lowery, Ashburn

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