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mourning Ashburn community has rallied around the family and friends of Madison Small, a popular student-athlete who died April 7 from a rare bacterial infection. Hundreds lined up to pay their respects to the 18-year-old Broad Run High School senior during a memorial service Monday night at St. Theresa’s Church. Last week, the school’s varsity softball game was canceled, but a crowd gathered around second base where Small, the team’s captain, would have played. In the halls, students wore pink in her memory, and grief counselors were made available. “We play for 24” became a rallying cry. It was the sudden nature of Small’s death that shocked most and generated worldwide media attention about the meningitis case. “Out of nowhere this impossible thing happened,” Broad Run assistant coach Jim Ziegler said. “I was in shock and had to go to the nurse because my blood pressure was all the way up. This is supposed to happen to people my age.”

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ers’ end and the students’ end,” Emerick Elementary Principal Dawn Haddock said. “But the results make it worth doing.” She first learned of the PALS concept when she moved from Pinebrook Elementary to Emerick two years ago; the school started the program 16 years ago. “The first question everyone asked when I came here was, ‘Are you going to get rid of PALS?’” she said. “I told them, ‘Why would I get rid of it? It’s working.’” She describes it as a school within a school. The rest of Emerick Elementary’s nearly 500 students are

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in traditional, grade-level classrooms, while the three PALS classrooms are situated in their own hallway so students and teachers can easily rotate. “It’s not for all students,” Haddock said, noting, for example, that some are not organized enough to move classrooms with their school supplies. “That’s what I love here is we can offer both.” The three PALS teachers admit that planning for three grade levels—and for classes that can include both special education students and academContinued on Page 16

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ach spring in Purcellville, there’s a lottery that triggers parents to hold their breath and cross their fingers. It’s the drawing that decides which students will be a part of Emerick Elementary School’s PALS classes, a little-known program that has teachers and administrators eager to share its successes and duplicate it in other Loudoun schools.

PALS (Pupils Achieving Learning Successfully) is made up of three multi-grade classrooms and taught by three teachers. First-, second- and thirdgrade students are with only their grade-level peers for language arts, but the grades are combined for social studies, science and math. That means 9-year-olds are learning right alongside 6-year-olds, and, several times a day the students, with notebooks and pencils in hand, are rotating classrooms and teachers. “It takes some organization on both the teach-

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and the Clinton Hatcher Camp of the Sons of Confederate Veterans teamed up to highlight the actions of Col. John Singleton Mosby to form Company H of his 43rd Battalion, First Virginia Cavalry just days before Lee’s surrender to defeat the Union’s Loudoun Rangers, action commemorated on a new Civil War Trials sign posted at the church. n

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oudouners last week marked the 150 anniversary of Gen. Robert E. Lee’s surrender at Appomattox Court House with bell ringing in churches and public squares April 9, but events at North Fork Baptist Church on Sunday brought the focus closer to home. The Mosby Heritage Area Association

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listed her former school—William E. Doar Public Charter School in Washington, DC—as her employer rather than MCCS. Smith had submitted paperwork to update the visa. The school had been working with an immigration lawyer for several months to complete that process. Smith had visited Canada several times throughout the school year and was able to cross the border without trouble until last week. After a review of alternatives, the MCCS board determined that the best option was to accept Smith’s resignation. Smith made headlines in December after she was initially denied a Virginia teaching license, prompting the Loudoun County School Board to place the charter school on probation. She is in line to get the required license to teach and serve as a school administrator in the commonwealth, pending the completion of a graduate-level U.S. education

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ollowing months of controversy surrounding her academic qualifications, Barbara Smith resigned as principal of Middleburg Community Charter School after problems were discovered with her Canadian visa. Effective May 1, Miriam Hughey-Guy will take over as principal for the remainder of the school year and will help lead the search for a permanent replacement. She is a former principal of Barcroft Elementary School in Arlington. David Larson is serving as interim principal until Hughey-Guy arrives. The school’s board of directors announced the action Monday, citing a provision of the Charter School Agreement that requires foreign candidates to forfeit their position if their documentation has lapsed. Last week, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security denied Smith re-entry to the U.S. when it was determined that her O-1 Visa

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his weekend downtown Leesburg becomes a six-block showcase of everything related to the garden. It is the 25th anniversary of the Leesburg Flower and Garden Festival, which has grown from a community effort to attract more people downtown to become the county’s largest annual event. On-street preparations begin Thursday when Parks and Recreation staff members will mark off vendor booth spaces along Market, King and Cornwall streets. The exhibit area will be closed to traffic starting at 5:30 p.m.

Friday to allow landscapers and vendors to begin setup. Streets will re-open to motorists by 9 p.m. Sunday. By Saturday morning’s festival opening at 10, the whole area is transformed into a colorful mix of vendors, landscapers, musicians for young and old, a wine and beer garden and plenty of food vendors. Set against the backdrop of Leesburg’s historic downtown, the festival also offers visitors the fun of checking out the eclectic small shops and restaurants in the heart of town. From its earliest days—when local downtown merchants and businesspeople first conceived the idea of a festival as a way to draw people to the downtown shops—the event has had strong business support. Whether it’s in

monetary support—this year’s festival sponsors are headed by Loudoun Medical Group—or inkind donations such as offering business parking lots for vendors to use or office space for Parks and Recreation staff operations, the business community gives valuable support. The festival signals a welcome to spring— much needed after a bitterly cold winter. If the predictions of weather forecasters prove true, ideal spring weather could bring out record crowds. There will be something for everyone— from serious gardeners to those simply looking for a great place to spend time outdoors. Whether it’s plants you want, or garden twig Continued on Page 14

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• Destruction of Property: 17300 block of Tedler Circle, Round Hill. Between April 6 and April 9 someone painted graffiti on the exterior of a home.

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• Credit Card Larceny: 20300 block of Claiborne Parkway, Ashburn. At 5 p.m. someone broke the front passenger window of a vehicle and removed a wallet.

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Between 10 and 11 p.m. someone broke in through the back door of the store at 15 W. Loudoun St. and removed the cash register. A vendor making a delivery to the business noticed damage and called 911 to report the break-in. Investigators ask that anyone who may have information about the incident or saw something suspicious contact Detective Troxell at (703) 7714500. Those wishing to remain anonymous may contact the Leesburg Crime Line at 703-443TIPS (8477). Information can also be sent using TIPSUBMIT via text. Text 274637 (CRIMES) and begin your message with LPDTIP.

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• Larceny: 100 block of Wrightwood Place, Sterling. A deputy found a discarded backpack with items on the ground around it. The owner

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• Strong-Armed Robbery: 22300 block of Mayfield Way, Sterling. Around 8:30 p.m. a teenager reported two Hispanic men—one in his 30s and the other 18-20 years old— approached him and took his bicycle. The case is under investigation. • Larceny: 200 block of West Ash Road, Sterling. A messenger bag containing electronics was taken from a vehicle. n

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someone stole two dirt bikes and other items from a storage area. • Found Property: Cheltenham Circle at Kings Arms Square, Ashburn. A resident fishing in the area found a firearm in the pond. The case is under investigation.

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Four Ashburn Farm residents were displaced after an apartment fire Monday afternoon. Fire and rescue units from Ashburn, Lansdowne, Moorefield and Leesburg were dispatched to the structure fire on Birchmere Terrace at 5:30 p.m. The first unit on scene found fire and smoke at the rear of a four-unit, apartment-style building. Smoke alarms and the residential sprinkler system had activated. Firefighters were able to contain the fire quickly, but the damage was too great to permit the four adult occupants to return until repairs are made. The Fire Marshal’s Office is investigating the cause of the fire. n

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Improperly discarded smoking materials caused a small fire on the balcony of an Ashburn apartment building early Saturday morning, but the sprinkler system limited the damage. According to the Loudoun Department of Fire-Rescue, crews from Ashburn, Moorefield, Sterling, Kincora and Fairfax County responded to the Whitford Square call just before 2:30 a.m. April 11. Arriving firefighters found smoke and fire on a third-floor balcony. One adult resident suffered a minor burn and was transported to a hospital for treatment. Damage was estimated at $500. The incident resulted in another warning from the Department for residents to use caution with extinguishing smoking materials. Residents should: • make sure to put cigarettes out in proper containers such as metal or ceramic pots filled with sand, not potting soil, and free from other trash items;

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on Round Hill’s northern boundary are nearing the final stage. The Loudoun Board of Supervisors is scheduled to vote May 6 on The Wormald Cos.’ application to modify earlier approved development plans to better incorporate its courtyard design concept. The 47-acre property, including the former Schneider Farm, was rezoned to allow construction of 95 homes as part of a 2004 application by Richmond American Homes. That project never got off the ground. Wormald of Frederick, MD, began working in 2012 to revamp the plans and closed on the purchase of the property in March. The homebuilder is active in Maryland, Pennsylvania and West Virginia. Creekside At Round Hill will be geared toward empty-nesters, offering amenities that include full lawn maintenance. The project will have more than 14 acres of open space and potentially a location for a park-and-ride lot. One concern that won’t be addressed by the application is flooding that occurs on Rt. 719 west of the property. Planners say the problem is caused by an undersized culvert, but the Creekside developers pointed out that the Continued on Next Page

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Haddock has noticed that children in the program can get back on track more quickly after returning to school following summer break because they already know the teachers and most of their classmates. “They just pick up and go,” she said. And what’s more telling of the program’s success is the results of standardized tests, which start in third grade. Students who’ve been in PALS are tallying a higher pass rate on the Standards of Learning exams than those who haven’t. Two years ago, 100 percent of third-graders in the program passed the SOL exams. Last year, 99 percent of the PALS third-graders passed, nine points above the pass rate in reading and math for all of the school’s third-graders. “It really does work,” Haddock said. “It’s amazing.”

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In 2001, Middleburg and Hillsboro elementary schools were forced to combine grade levels after declining enrollment left them with fewer teachers. Some families and teachers were not thrilled with the concept. But many others have embraced it, and one school has chosen to continue it. Middleburg Community Charter School, which opened in August after the closure of Middleburg Elementary School, combines kindergarten through second grade in one class and third through fifth grades in another. Former Middleburg Community Charter School Principal Barbara Smith, a proponent of the teaching model, presented research about multi-grade teaching at a parent meeting last fall. Among the benefits she listed are that students get to know the teachers better and vice versa. “So when the school year starts, the teacher can pick up where the student left off because they know where they left off,” she said. Lisbet Jenkins has seen both the challenges and the benefits that come with multi-grade classrooms. After teaching a single grade for 24 years, she was assigned a fourth/fifth-grade class at Hillsboro Elementary two years ago. With the help of a part-time assistant, she teaches two sets of curricula—that occasionally overlap—to 17 fourth-graders and five fifth-graders. “It’s work, but it’s been a really fun challenge,” she said. It’s another way for her to hold the interest of that younger child who’s reading above grade level or to give another student more time to review a lesson. “You truly can meet the kids at their needs,” she said.

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The concepts teachers are required to cover ahead of the annual SOL exams make for a hurdle that could hamper teachers in upper grades who might want to adopt multi-grade teaching, Haddock said. But, as the state continues to move away from the number of required exams, opportunities for this type of creative teaching may open. “As we start to get away from so many SOLs and push more authentic learning, I could see more schools doing this,” she said. “We have to get away from the idea that a classroom has to look like it did on ‘Little House on the Prairie.’ There’s so much more we can be doing.” W. Michael Martin, director of elementary education, said there isn’t a move to expand the multi-age instruction model to other Loudoun County schools. But, down the road, it may be a tool schools use to engage students at all learning levels, especially as the district puts more emphasis on project-based learning. “It certainly allows for students to have more of a voice and a choice in what they’re learning,” Martin said. “And we know that when a student buys into what they’re learning, it pays off in the end because the end product is something they’ll be fully vested in.” Learn more about Emerick’s PALS program at lcps.org/domain/6324. n

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Members of RoboLoCo, a robotics team made up of students from the Academy of Science and C.S. Monroe Technology Center, were the center of attention during a press conference April 10 announcing $15,000 in donations to help them pay for a new robot ahead of the FIRST World Championship.

fter learning the plight of the RoboLoCo team, Loudoun’s business community rallied quickly to support them. During a press conference April 10, the team was presented with a huge cardboard check representing donations totaling $15,000 to help get them to the FIRST World Championship after their robot was stolen along with a school district van five days earlier. Donations from as small as $5 to as large as $7,000 came in in just two days to help the team raise the money to replace its equipment and rebuild a robot ahead of the April 22-25 world contest in St. Louis. “It’s been a whirlwind week,” said Mike Tomlinson, the team’s sponsor and an Academy of Science teacher. “Seeing all the support we’ve gotten from the community and our sponsors… it’s left me feeling very, very grateful.” It all started with a Post-it note. Dawn Meyer, executive director of the Loudoun Education Continued on Next Page

Students Take In 19th Century School Day Loudoun Country Day School fourth-grade students lined up for a picture before heading to the Second Street School in Waterford last week. The Waterford Foundation runs the Second Street School Living History Program that, since 1984, has invited Loudoun County third- and fourth-graders to experience an 1880’s school day by taking on the roles of African-American children who attended the school at the time.

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The camp sessions run during the weeks of July 6 through July 31. Oneweek sessions cost $285; two-week sessions cost $450. Campers will need to bring a lunch Monday through Thursday; fort via the Woodgrove Parent Teacher Student pizza will be provided on Fridays. Organization, see lcps.org/Page/150106. Dona The camp offerings include an tions are tax-deductible. POPULAR ROBOTICS CAMP EV3 Robotics Camp, VEX IQ Advanced Camp, VEX 1 Robotics Camp, VEX REGISTRATION OPENS 1.5 Robotics Camp and VEX 2 Robot Registration opened Wednesday, ics Camp. Read each camp description THREE AOS STUDENTS April 15, for the Northern Virginia Com- at www.nvcc.edu/systemic/camps.html. munity College’s SySTEMic Solutions Contact Tosin Adetoro at tadetoro@nvcc. WIN AT SYMPOSIUM Loudoun County Academy of Sci- K-12 summer robotics camps. edu with questions. ence students Dor Friedman, Sean Nas- During the one- and two-week tase and Neha Goswami placed first, camps, campers will learn scientific prinsecond and third, respectively, in the ciples, how to build robots, how to write LOUDOUN STUDENTS WIN Virginia Junior Science and Humanities computer programs and the engineering RESEARCH GRANTS Symposia, held March 20 at James Madi- design process. The competitive aspect of robotics encourages students to work in Five former Loudoun County stuson University. The trio claimed the top spots out teams; students participating in EV3 ro- dents now in undergraduate programs of more than 60 students who presented botics and VEX robotics during the sum- at the University of Virginia have been their research projects. They will repre- mer often form their own teams during awarded grant money to pursue research sent Virginia on May 1 at the National the school year. Continued on Next Page

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oodgrove High, the only Loudoun public school that offers astronomy, is launching a fundraising effort to purchase a $23,500 Digitalis Portable Planetarium System. Woodgrove’s astronomy instructor Bob McMillen, while teaching in Warren County, raised enough money to purchase a full-featured portable planetarium, which helped him take lessons beyond the chalkboard. The planetarium can fit 25 adults or 40 children, and it will be available to any school within the Woodgrove cluster. To see the planetarium in action, go to youtube.com/ watch?v=sv-SGb2dDy8. To contribute to the ef-

Junior Science and Humanities Symposia in Hunt Valley, MD. The students received scholarship money for their state victory and have a chance to win more at the national level.

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Foundation, a nonprofit that helps raise money to supplement school funding, returned to her desk April 7 to see a yellow Post-it note from Wayde Byard, the school district’s public information officer. “It said, ‘Come see me ASAP,’” Meyer said. Byard explained what had happened to the team’s robot: A school district van, which was carrying the ’bot and the team’s laptops, was stolen from the parking lot of a hotel in Knoxville, TN, just hours after the team had won second place in the Smoky Mountains Regional FIRST Robotics Competition and a spot at the world robotics contest. Now, the team had two weeks to raise $15,000. “Yikes,” Meyer said. “I was nervous—I know Loudoun County is a great community, but that’s a lot of money to raise in such a short amount of time. Well, I shouldn’t have been nervous.” John Wood, CEO of Telos Corp., one of the team’s sponsors, called Loudoun County Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Tony Howard, who emailed area businesses. “All I did was send an email,” Howard said, “and I had people getting back to me right away to say, ‘How do I help and where do I send the help?’” Money trickled in over the next 36 hours. By the morning of April 8, the foundation had received $900; by the next morning the figure had grown to more than $6,000; and by noon April 9, $8,000 had been donated, including $5,000 from Orbital ATK for the competition entry fee. “I was excited, but I thought, we still have a lot of money to go,” Meyer said. “And then I get a

phone call.” A representative from BAE Systems was on the line to offer the final $7,000. “So by two o’clock we had raised the $15,000, and it was done in less than two days,” Meyer said during the press conference. “And why was it done? Because this community cares. They step up when it’s time to step up.” Lisa Hillary-Tee, vice president of communications for BAE Systems Platforms and Services, said she and her colleagues were touched when they heard RoboLoCo’s story and wanted to help. “When we found that we could invest in future engineers or chemists or whatever it is you want to do, it was very exciting for us.” The company sponsors other robotics teams but does not regularly support a team in Loudoun, something Hillary-Tee said BAE Systems is interested in pursuing. Orbital ATK has supported the RoboLoCo team, both financially and by identifying employees to be team mentors, for about a year. “I knew this team was going places the first year they competed in DC Regionals and they got the FIRST Inspiration Award,” Orbital ATK’s Vice President of Engineering Sally Richardson said. “And they are inspiring. We’ve seen that over the last week.” With the needed funds in hand, the team’s focus turned toward building and programming the robot in time to ship it Tuesday. “We should be ready by then,” Mary Zell Galen, the team’s president and a senior at C.S. Monroe Technology Center, said before correcting herself. “No, we will be ready.” As the team scrambled to meet that deadline, word came from Knoxville on Tuesday that the originial robot, the school van and the team’s trophies had been recovered by authorities. n

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with his superior level of talent. When he needed to get an out, he just reared back and fired his 95-mile-per-hour fastball past the hitter. Bukauskas is learning that is not always the case at the collegiate level. But he is adapting quickly as a freshman at the University of North Carolina. He is finding success with the

Tar Heels. North Carolina is 22-14 overall (through April 12), 9-9 and tied for second in the Coastal Division of the Atlantic Coast Conference, and Bukauskas is among the team leaders in most categories as the season approaches its final month. The 6-foot, 189-pound Ashburn native is 3-1 with a 2.68 earned run average in his first nine starts, pacing the Tar Heels in games started and innings pitched (53.2), while ranking second in strikeouts (48), ERA and wins. Bukauskas has pitched at least five innings in eight of his nine starts and has allowed two or fewer earned runs in seven outings. He also boasts a minuscule .215 batting average against him. “I love it so far,” Bukauskas said. “It’s been a lot of fun. It’s a lot of what I expected—good competition that’s challenging me and maybe a little better than I expected. I wanted to play right away coming in and I’ve had the ability to do that.” Bukauskas has settled into a role as one of North Carolina’s top three pitchers and is a starting pitcher for one of the team’s three

conference games each weekend. Tar Heel head coach Mike Fox made the announcement a few days before Carolina opened its season against Seton Hall in mid-February and Bukauskas was pleased he had earned the honor. “I just worked hard and honestly thought I had it,” Bukauskas said of earning the spot in the weekend rotation. “I wasn’t going to be too upset if I didn’t get it because I knew the other guys had done just as good a job, but I was happy to earn that spot.” Bukauskas was one of the top recruits in North Carolina’s 2015 freshman class, which was ranked sixth nationally by Baseball America. The hard-throwing right-hander was 21-3 with an ERA under 1.00 during his three prep campaigns and he struck out 274 batters. Bukauskas was touted as a potential first-round selection in the MLB Amateur Draft last June, but he decided early that he was committed to going to North Carolina. “There was never any serious negotiations,” Bukauskas said of contact with the Arizona Diamondbacks after they chose him in the 20th round of the draft. “I’d gotten calls earlier in the draft, but we told the teams that Continued on Next Page

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I was going to school. A few asked if I would change my mind, but I made it pretty firm that I had made the decision to come to school.” Despite his early success with the Tar Heels, Bukauskas has learned he can’t always get away with what worked for him in high school. He admits college hitters are much further advanced and he has had to learn to locate his fastball (clocked on radar guns in the mid90s), slider (mid-80s) and change-up (mid-80s) more effectively. “I’ve definitely learned that you can’t just throw the ball anywhere in the zone,” Bukauskas said. “College hitters are way better than high school hitters, especially in the ACC. I’ve learned that you definitely have to be able to locate all of your pitches, especially your fastball.” Bukauskas learned that lesson the hard way in his second outing of the season. After earning the victory with five solid innings in his first collegiate start against Seton Hall on Feb. 14, Bukauskas was roughed up by UCLA in his next start eight days later. The freshman allowed season highs of eight hits and six runs (five earned) in just 4.2 innings for his only loss of the season. “I found out it was a big stepping stone for learning how to pitch,” Bukauskas said of the lesson learned against the Bruins. “The first outing I had went pretty smooth against Seton Hall, but moving from a team we swept to a team that is now ranked in the top 5 in the country is a really big jump. [UCLA is] definitely really good and made me grow up really fast as a pitcher. From there on out, I think I’ve gotten better each outing.” That has certainly been the case for Bukauskas against ACC opponents. Facing some of the top teams in the country each weekend, he is 2-0 with a 2.08 ERA in six starts against conference foes, walking 14 and striking out 32 in 39 innings. In his most recent start against North Carolina State April 11, Bukauskas allowed four hits and two earned runs while walking two and striking out two in 6.1 innings. But it was the fourth straight game in which he received no decision as the Tar Heels won the game in 10 innings, 3-2. “Each game has been really close,” Bukauskas said of his streak of non-decisions. “Several of them have gone into extra innings, so they’ve been really close, hard-fought games. “I was a little bit under the weather and didn’t really have my off-speed pitch,” he added regarding his outing against the Wolfpack. “I think I only threw two off-speed pitches all day as I couldn’t really get my location. But give [N.C. State] a lot of credit because they hit the ball really well as a team.” While Bukauskas has thrived on the field for the Tar Heels, he also has been doing well academically. He accelerated his high school curriculum to graduate early last spring and thus far it has not hurt him in the classroom. “They give us a lot of help with tutors and academic support, so I haven’t had too much of a problem with my grades,” Bukauskas said. “I just have to keep working hard to keep my grades up and stay eligible. It’s something all of the student-athletes have to deal with. You have to put in your work in the classroom while also doing your work on the field. It’s definitely a challenge, but it’s worth it.” With the season heading into the home stretch—the ACC Tournament will be held May 19-24 in Durham, NC—Bukauskas is confident the Tar Heels are heading in the right direction. “I think we definitely are heating up as a team,” Bukauskas said, noting Carolina had won five straight games before dropping the series finale to NC State Sunday. “I’m just trying to help us win games.” n

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bit,” Little said. “I’ve made some wonderful friendships that I think could potentially be lifelong friendships. It’s helped me learn the area.” The three women come from different backgrounds and have different personalities and paths. Little, 32, and Castillo, 29, had children in their early 20s, while Ngo, 36, focused on her career and waited until her 30s to start a family. Ngo, whose daughters are 5 and 2, continues to work full time in direct sales, while Little is a stay-at-home mom and Castillo operates a home child care business. “We are very different. I think that somehow that actually works to our advantage,” Ngo said. “If somebody has a strength, we emphasize that in the group and learn from each other. We build and grow our strengths through our differences.” The three women make all important decisions about administration of the site together, including deciding when strict moderation is required and when to let discussion flow. The site does require heavy moderation at times, including gatekeeping to keep out spammers (and men) and making sure threads stay respectful. “We have to create certain rules so we can maintain the group as positive as we wanted it to be,” Castillo said. “We have enough drama and negativity in our lives;

we don’t want to go to social media and have more. We want to have a group where we can have fun and be able to support each other.” The women’s individual strengths have led them to focus on different roles in running the group. The outgoing Castillo does a lot of outreach and community relations, while Ngo focuses on the business and organizational aspects. The administrators often post anonymous questions on sensitive issues from members, and the role of advice facilitator appeals to Little. “When it first started, I didn’t think it was going to get this big. When we first reached 100 or 500 we were so excited,” Castillo said. “We try to focus a lot on the positive, drama-free. When you have 10,000 females, its not always going to be easy.” Managing the site requires a big-time commitment from all three moderators, but they are able to share the workload, leaving time for work, family and other commitments. “We try to not let it interfere with our family time,” Ngo said. “I’m very big on putting my phone away when I’m with my family.” Supporting member-owned businesses, the group held its first Life and Style Expo last spring shortly after getting off the ground. “As soon as we posted something, we had a ridiculous amount of interest, so it

turned into a big event rather than the tiny one we were expecting,” Ngo said. But RHOLC is foremost a social networking and support group, designed to bring Loudoun’s women together both online and in real life. “We have a lot of new moms or people who just moved here who have connected with people through the group,” Castillo said. “There are things that are really touching subjects—I can’t even read some things because I start crying…When people come back to the group and say thanks for the love and for the support and for the prayers, that’s what we wanted in the first place: a place where people can share that.” “Nothing makes us happier than when something great happens as a result of RHOLC,” Ngo said. “When we see somebody who got help after a post or a business blooming because of their exposure in our group, that’s one thing that melts our heart every single time.” n The RHOLC Life and Style Expo takes place from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. April 26 at Claude Moore Recreation Center in Sterling. The free event includes more than 60 vendors, children’s activities, and hair and makeup demos. For more information, email therholc@gmail. com.

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LCPS Academic Fair

YouthFest Battle of the Bands

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Saturday, April 18

Brambleton Ribbon Run

Spring Native Plant Sale

Leesburg Flower and Garden Festival

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2-4 p.m., Inova Urgent Care Center, 24801 Pinebrook Road, Suite 110, Chantilly. Contact: inova.org/dullessouthRSVP Urgent care center staff will be on hand at this event featuring free baseline testing from Inova Concussion Clinic, tours, free face painting and moon bounce, refreshments, and giveaways. Pre-registered participants will receive a gift.

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5-7 p.m., Live an Artful Life Gallery, 6474 Main St., The Plains. Contact: liveanartfullife.com The show features miniature paintings limited to 25 square inches and other slightly larger works by talented artists from across the DC area.

Bluegrass Concert: Ash Breeze

6:30 p.m., doors open, 7:30 p.m., music begins, Holy Cross Lutheran Church, 1090 Sterling Road, Herndon. Contact: 703-435-8377 These young musicians are full of energy and talent. Members already have won top awards at the prestigious Galax fiddlers convention. Tickets are $15, and children 12 and younger get in free.

Ashburn Road, Ashburn. Contact: loudounsymphony.org LSO’s final concert of the season features works from Liszt, Dvorak and Castlnuovo-Tedesco. Tickets are $25 for adults, $20 for seniors, $10 for students (13-18) and free for children 12 and younger.

Live Music: Tusk

8:30 p.m., Tally Ho Theatre, Leesburg. Contact: tallyholeesburg.com The best of Fleetwood Mac from a group of talented musicians. Tickets are $25 in advance, or $30 at the door.

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Leesburg SingAlong

7-10 p.m., Leesburg-area location. Contact: Lawrence Brand, 301-6397608. This hand-clapping, footstomping sing-along takes place every third Saturday evening. Suggested donation is $2. Call for location information.

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Drive, Leesburg. Contact: www.loudounchamber.org/Hero The Loudoun County Chamber of Commerce’s annual run supports Mobile Hope, a nonprofit helping homeless children in Loudoun. Fee is $30 for LCCC members, $35 for non-members. Event also includes a fun run for children ages 5-12. Fee is $15 for the fun run.

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10 a.m.-5 p.m., See April 18 listing.

Thomas Balch Talk: ‘With Perry To Japan’ ‘Sweeney Todd’ at Commodore 2 p.m., Thomas Balch Library, 208 W. Market BRHS St., Leesburg. Contact: 703-737-7195 7:30 p.m., See April 16 listing

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The journal of William Speiden Jr. details Perry’s expedition to Japan in the mid-1800s through the eyes of a 16-year-old purser’s clerk on the USS Mississippi. Co-editor David A. Ranzin discusses the book. Event is free, but advance registration is recommended. Continued on Page 26

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9 a.m.-3 p.m., Morven Park, 17263 Southern Planter Lane, Leesburg. Contact: loudounwildlife.org Loudoun Wildlife’s annual sale features three native plant nurseries with a huge selection of spring-blooming flowers, shrubs, trees, vines and ferns. The event also features garden sculptures and advice from experts.

Noon-1 p.m., Brew LoCo, 19382 Diamond Lake Drive, Lansdowne. Contact: brewloco. com Brew LoCo’s artisan roaster will lead participants through a tasting of three different coffees using special spoons, cups and techniques. The event is free, but advance registration is required.

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11 a.m.-3 p.m., Tuscarora High School, 801 N. King St., Leesburg. Contact: loudoun.k12.va.us The county’s Minority Student Achievement Advisory Committee hosts its third annual fair featuring keynote speaker Christine Malinson on “Valuing Student Voices in Loudoun County Public Schools.”

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10 a.m.-3 p.m., Park View High School, 400 W. Laurel Ave., Sterling. Contact: 571-434-4500 Craft show fundraiser to benefit the school’s Project Graduation. Admission is free. Students will be collecting canned goods and toiletries for the school’s food pantry.

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Monday, April 20 Wellness Talk: Dr. Pamela Peeke

7:30 p.m., Purcellville Library, 220 E. Main St., Purcellville. Contact: hillsborocharter.org Parents, teachers and board members will be on hand to talk about plans for a new public charter K-5 school including STEAM-focused, project-based learning; full-day kindergarten; and individual learning plans for each child.

Tuesday, April 21 #LikeAGirl Campaign Talk

6 p.m., Smart’s Mill Middle School, Leesburg. Contact: sharon@loudounclearmarketing.com #LikeAGirl Ambassador and Aldie resident Karlie Harman and Channel 9 Sports Reporter Kristen Berset will talk to girls about going after their dreams. The event, sponsored by Girl Scout Troop 913, is free and open to the public.

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7:30 p.m., Lovettsville Library, 12 North Light St., Lovettsville. Contact: hillsborocharter.org Parents, teachers and board members will be on hand to talk about plans for a new public charter K-5 school including STEAM-focused, project-based learning; full-day kindergarten; and individual learning plans for each child.

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7 p.m., Gum Spring Library, 24600 Millstream Drive, Stone Ridge. Contact: library.loudoun. gov New York Times-bestselling author and WebMD lifestyle expert Dr. Pamela Peeke discusses her book “Hacked and Hijacked: The Journey from False to Healthy Fixes.”

The Everyone Orchestra

8:30 p.m., Tally Ho Theatre, Leesburg. Contact: tallyholeesburg.com Conducted by Matt Butler and composed of members of top touring bands, the Everyone Orchestra is known for full-length improvised shows. Tickets are $20 in advance, or $25 day of show.

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After enjoying Easter Sunday with her family, Small, known by her teammates as “Mad Dog” or “MD,” didn’t feel well the next day. A trip to an urgent care center didn’t turn up anything remarkable, but she woke up later that night with a severe headache. This time, she went to the emergency room at Inova Loudoun Hospital and was then admitted. By the following afternoon, her father, Tim Small, had contacted school staff to say his daughter had passed away that morning. Three days later, the Virginia Medical Examiner’s Office identified the cause of death as neisseria sepsis, and the Loudoun County Health Department issued a public alert about the confirmed case of meningococcal meningitis. The bacterial infection targets membranes covering the brain and spinal cord. There is no evidence of a meningitis outbreak in the community, according to the Loudoun County Health Department. Madison Small had been out of school for almost a week and a half on spring break. However, the agency did experience an increase in the number of calls from residents who believe they may have been exposed to the infection. It was the first case reported in Loudoun since 2013. “The Health Department is evaluating all of the reports that we received to identify whether anyone is at an increased risk of infection,” Dr. David Goodfriend, director of the health department, said in a statement. “Our thoughts are with the family during this very difficult time.”

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In an interview with Leesburg Today, Goodfriend said the Loudoun County Health Department’s epidemiologist has been in contact with Small’s family about whom the teenager had been in close contact with and where she had been in the days leading up to her death. “The family has been tremendous,” he said. Goodfriend also stressed the importance of frequent hand-washing, the most efficient way to help prevent the spread of many communicable diseases. Concerned residents also should seek medical evaluation if any symptoms develop. The more common symptoms of meningitis include fever and chills, severe headache, stiff neck, nausea and vomiting, sensitivity to bright light, and possibly a rash. Infants and young children may be sleepy, irritable and experience a loss in appetite. It can take two to 10 days from the time of exposure until symptoms develop, according to Goodfriend. The bacteria that cause meningococcal meningitis are spread by direct contact with the body secretions—such as saliva, sputum or nasal mucus—of an infected person. “This can occur when an infected person coughs or sneezes in someone’s face, or by kissing or sharing personal items such as eating utensils, cups, water bottles, or lip balm/lipstick,” according to the health department. “The most effective way to protect you and your child against certain types of bacterial meningitis is to complete the recommended vaccine schedule,” Goodfriend stated. “In addition to vaccination, the best way to prevent the spread of meningococcal meningitis is to not share personal items and

to wash hands frequently, especially before eating.” Small’s Spartan teammates hoped to return to the playing field for the first game without their captain Tuesday night to face Rock Ridge, but rain forced the contest to be rescheduled for the next day. The girls instead practiced indoors, one day after Small’s funeral service. Ziegler said it was the most people he’s ever seen in a church. He also noted that a representative from Marshall High School left flowers on second base, and that the JV and varsity softball teams from Robinson High sent letters in support of the family and team. “Somebody said at the service last night you lost a softball player,” Broad Run assistant coach Deb Cassidy said. “I said no, we lost a great person and a great softball player.” When Broad Run does take the field for the first time without Small, the team has planned a few moments to honor her, including standing at second base during the playing of the national anthem. Broad Run head coach Ed Steele said that while he hoped Monday’s funeral service provided some closure, the memory of Small will never leave the minds of the Spartan community. “You’re not going to forget, obviously,” Steele said. “But you do have to move on, and in this case try to win some games. We’re going to find out [Wednesday] whether we’re ready.” n Reporter Mike Stancik contributed to this story.

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www.leesburgtodday.com appointed Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at public auction, at the main entrance of the courthouse for the Circuit Court of Loudoun County, 18 E Market St, Leesburg, VA on May 8, 2015 at 11:30 AM, the property described in said deed of trust, located at the above address and briefly described as: Lot 31, Section T-3A, COUNTRYSIDE, as the same appears duly dedicated, platted and recorded in Deed Book 919 at Page 634, among the land records of Loudoun County, Virginia.. Tax ID: 027-174603-000. TERMS OF SALE: ALL CASH. A bidder’s deposit of $10,000.00 or 10% of the sale price, whichever is lower, will be required in cash, certified or cashier’s check. Settlement within fifteen (15) days of sale, otherwise Trustee may forfeit deposit. Additional terms to be announced at sale. This is a communication from a debt collector. This notice is an attempt to collect on a debt and any infor-

mation obtained will be used for that purpose. Loan Type: FHA (Trustee # 558839) Substitute Trustee: ALG Trustee, LLC, C/O Atlantic Law Group, LLC PO Box 2548, Leesburg, VA 20177, (703) 777-7101, website: http://www.atlanticlawgrp.com The Vendor Auction. com will be used in conjunction with this sale FEI # 1074.02341 04/09, 04/16/2015

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TOWN OF LEESBURG, VIRGINIA REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS COMPREHENSIVE ENGINEERING, ARCHITECTURAL, SURVEYING AND RELATED SERVICES RFP NO. 300810-FY15-22 The Town of Leesburg is accepting proposals for Comprehensive Engineering, Architectural, Surveying and Related Services in support of projects as identified by Town of Leesburg officials. Proposals must be submitted to Ms. Renée LaFollette, Director, Office of Capital Projects, 25 West Market Street, Leesburg, VA 20176, no later than 4:00 p.m., Friday, May 1, 2015. All proposals must indicate RFP title, number and submittal date on the external shipping material. All questions regarding this RFP must be received in writing by email at CapitalBidQuestions@leesburgva.gov or by fax at 703-7377065 until but no later than 5:00 P.M. on Friday, April 24, 2015. Interested offerors may download a copy of the RFP from the bid board on the Town’s website at http://www.leesburgva.gov/bidboard and may be obtained beginning Thursday, April 9, 2015. Contact Cindy Steyer at 703-737-2302 or csteyer@leesburgva.gov with questions about obtaining these documents. All addenda issued for this project will only be posted on the Town’s Bid Board. Renée M. LaFollette, P.E., Director Office of Capital Projects Ad #2628

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LEESBURG TOWN HALL EMERGENCY GENERATOR UPGRADE IFB NO. 56109-FY15-21

SEALED BIDS to construct the above project WILL BE RECEIVED by Ms. Renée LaFollette, Director, Office of Capital Projects for the Town of Leesburg, either by mail or hand delivered to the Third Floor, 25 West Market Street, Leesburg, VA 20176, UNTIL BUT NO LATER THAN 3:30 p.m., Wednesday, May 13, 2015. Bids shall be marked “Sealed Bid for South King Street Widening Phase II (Masons Ln. to Greenway Dr.) Bid Date –Wednesday, May 13, 2015 – 3:30 P.M.” Bids will be opened and read aloud at 25 West Market Street, Lower Level Conference Room 1, at that date and time.

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Bid Documents are available for download from the Town’s Bid Board at http://www.leesburgva. gov/bidboard and may be obtained beginning Monday, April 20, 2015. Contact Cindy Steyer at 703-737-2302 or csteyer@leesburgva.gov with questions about obtaining these bid documents. All addenda issued for this project will only be posted on the Town’s Bid Board. Renée LaFollette, P.E., Director Office of Capital Projects 4-16 & 4-23-15

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The project includes the demolition, erosion and sediment controls, structural modifications to an existing loading dock to accommodate the new generator, new emergency generator installation, modification of fencing, electrical and natural gas improvements needed for new generator, electrical utility and device installation, miscellaneous site work, and all other incidentals related thereto. The Town reserves the right to perform all, part, or none of the work.

Bid Documents are available for download from the Town’s Bid Board at http://www.leesburgva.gov/ bidboard and may be obtained beginning Monday, April 20, 2015. Contact Cindy Steyer at 703-7372302 or csteyer@leesburgva.gov with questions about obtaining these bid documents. All addenda issued for this project will only be posted on the Town’s Bid Board. Renée LaFollette, P.E., Director Office of Capital Projects

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All questions regarding this bid must be received in writing by email at CapitalBidQuestions@leesburgva.gov or by fax at 703-737-7065 until but no later than 5:00 P.M. on Thursday, April 30, 2015.

A non-mandatory pre-bid meeting will be held on Friday, April 24, 2015 at Town Hall, 25 West Market Street, Leesburg, Virginia. The meeting will be held in the Lower Level Conference Room 1 at 10:30 a.m.

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SEALED BIDS to construct the above project WILL BE RECEIVED by Ms. Renée LaFollette, Director, Office of Capital Projects for the Town of Leesburg, either by mail or hand delivered to 25 West Market Street, Leesburg, VA 20176, UNTIL BUT NO LATER THAN 3:30 p.m., Thursday, May 7, 2015. Bids shall be marked “Sealed Bid for the Leesburg Town Hall Emergency Generator Upgrade, Bid Date–Thursday, May 7, 2015 – 3:30 P.M.” Bids will be opened and read aloud at 25 West Market Street, Lower Level Conference Room 2, at that date and time.

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Dulles Community Outreach Project Work Sessions Route653 653(Cochran (Cochran Mill Route MillRoad) Road) Loudoun County County Loudoun Bridge Replacement Bridge ReplacementProject Project Findout out about about proposed proposed Cochran Find Cochran Mill MillRoad Road(Route (Route653) 653)bridge bridge replacementover over Tuscarora Tuscarora Creek Creek and replacement and reconstruction reconstructionofofthe the apapproach roadways. proposed project starts at 0.11 proach roadways. TheThe proposed project starts at 0.11 milemile north of north of Tuscarora creek and ends at 0.07 mile south of Tuscarora creek and ends at 0.07 mile south of Tuscarora Creek. Tuscarora Creek. Theinvolves proposed project involves providing The proposed project providing two lanes of traffictwo and a lanes of traffic and a shared use path along the west side, shared use path along the west side, accommodating future widaccommodating future widening to a four-lane median divided ening to a four-lane median divided facility with a sidewalk along facility with a sidewalk along the east side and raising the bridge the east profile side and raising the bridge vertical profile to accommovertical to accommodate a ten-year flood event. date a ten-year flood event. Pursuant to the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), a Pursuant to the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), a ProProgrammatic Categorical Exclusion was prepared. In grammatic Categorical Exclusion was prepared. In compliance compliance with the National Historic Preservation Act, Section with Historic Act, Section and 36 106 the andNational 36 CFR Part 800, Preservation information concerning the 106 potential CFR Part information concerningon theproperties potential listed effects effects of 800, the proposed improvements in of or the proposed on properties listed in or eligible eligible forimprovements listing in the National Register of Historic Places for is listing in the with National Register of Historic Places is included with the included the NEPA documentation. NEPA documentation. Review the project information and environmental document at Review projectVirginia information environmental document VDOTʼsthe Northern Districtand Office located at 4975 Allianceat VDOT’s Northern Office located at 4975 Alliance Drive, Fairfax, VAVirginia 22030, District telephone 703-383-8368, 703-259Drive, VA 22030, telephone711. 703-383-8368, 703-259-2606, 2606,Fairfax, 800-367-7623, or TTY/TDD You can also review the project information at VDOTʼs Leesburg Office 800-367-7623, or TTY/TDD 711. You canResidency also review thelocated project at 41 Lawson S.E. in Leesburg, 703-737-2000. Pleaseatcall information at Road, VDOT’s Leesburg Residency Office located 41 ahead to ensure theinavailability appropriate personnel to ahead Lawson Road, S.E. Leesburg,of703-737-2000. Please call toanswer ensureyour the questions. availability of appropriate personnel to answer your questions. If your concerns cannot be satisfied, VDOT is willing to hold a hearing. You mayberequest thatVDOT a public hearing held by Ifpublic your concerns cannot satisfied, is willing tobe hold a puba You written request to that Mr. Brian Morrison, Project licsending hearing. may request a public hearingP.E., be held by sendManager, Virginia Department of Morrison, Transportation, 4975 Alliance ing a written request to Mr. Brian P.E., Project Manager, Drive, Fairfax, VA 22030 on or prior to April 2015. Drive, If a Virginia Department of Transportation, 4975 27, Alliance Fairrequest for a public hearing is received, notice of date, time and fax, VA 22030 on or prior to April 27, 2015. If a request for a public place of the hearing will be posted. hearing is received, notice of date, time and place of the hearing will be posted. VDOT ensures nondiscrimination and equal employment in all programs and activities in accordance with Title VI and Title VII of VDOT ensures nondiscrimination and equal employment in all prothe Civil Rights Act of 1964. If you need more information or grams activitiesfor in persons accordance Title VIorand Title English VII of the specialand assistance with with disabilities limited Civil Rights Act of 1964. If you need more information or special proficiency, contact VDOTʼs Civil Rights Division at 800-367assistance for persons 7623 or TTY/TDD 711.with disabilities or limited English proficiency, contact VDOT’s Civil Rights Division at 800-367- 7623 or TTY/ TDD 711. State Project: 0653-053-072, P101, R201, C-501, B694 Federal Project: STP-5A01 (585); UPC: 105774

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The fun part of the Dulles Community Outreach Project is underway! The Loudoun County Department of Planning and Zoning is asking stakeholders of the Dulles Community to participate in two work sessions in April. 1. April 23: Stone Hill Middle School (23415 Evergreen Ridge Dr. Ashburn, Va 20148) 2. April 30: Mercer Middle School (42149 Greenstone Dr. Aldie, Va 20105) • Discuss the project survey, focus group, and electronic outreach results • Work with fellow stakeholders designing the Dulles of the future • Continue the work started at earlier work sessions • Learn about planned community developments from County Staff The work sessions are a vital part of the outreach process, as they provide the level of detail required for County Staff to develop recommendations representing the aspirations of Dulles Stakeholders. RSVP’s are not necessary. If you require any type of reasonable accommodation as a result of a physical, sensory, or mental disability to participate in this open house, please contact the Loudoun County Department of Planning and Zoning. Three days notice is requested. Please contact the Loudoun County Department of Planning and Zoning at (703) 777-0424 or by e-mail at dullesoutreach@loudoun.gov. Get more information about the project at www.loudoun.gov/dullescommunityoutreach 4/16 & 4/23/15

NOTICE OF PUBLIC AUCTION April 23, 2015, 3:00 P.M. A PUBLIC AUCTION OF ALL PERSONAL PROPERTY FOUND IN STORAGE UNITS: Gary B Cooper

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Multi-family BIG Yard Sale Sat, 4/18, 8-12N. 41813 Springrun Ln, Selma Estates. other sales in neighborhood. Rain or shine.

Rippon Landing Community Yard Sale Sat. 4/18 • 7am-Noon Rain or Shine Buy • Sell ($5.00 set-up fee) Old Kings Rd. Woodbridge 703-670-0582

Annual Lucketts Community Center Yard Sale & Playground Day Combine the pleasures of selling or shopping at a great yard sale with socializing on our wonderful playground. A family friendly occasion, free refreshments. Sat, 4/25, 8am-1pm. Call 703-771-5281 or email hilary.cooley@loudoun.gov to rent a space or for more information. Space rental $10.

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“COMMUNITY WIDE YARD SALE – STACKS OF STUFF!” Come shop at the Broadlands Community Wide Yard Sale on

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FULFILLMENT DISTRIBUTION International Book Co is seeking responsible individuals for full time positions in our Dulles, VA distribution facilities. Benefits available. APPLY AT: 22883 Quicksilver Drive, Dulles VA, 20166 M-F B/W 9-4 Email: biresumes1@outlook.com Fax: 703-996-1010

Medical Office in Lansdowne is looking for an Office Manager The office manager will be responsible for managing all administrative and operation functions associated with the practice. This includes ensuring a smooth and efficient operation, inventory control, personnel management, credentialing, patient relations and patient flow. Must have at least 2 year experience in an office setting.

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Award winning family owned winery in Hillsboro, VA - looking for Permanent Part-Time help for tasting room and wine club sales. Ideal candidate would have an outgoing service oriented personality and be a motivated team player with a positive attitude and knowledge of the wine industry. Training and education is provided. Hours to include weekends and evenings. Email resumes to: Susi Williams at: swilliams@doukeniewinery.com

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REGULAR FULL-TIME POSITIONS Senior Utility Plant Operator—Utilities/WPCD..............................................................................................$49,949 - $83,837 DOQ...........................................................................................Closing Date: Open until Filled REQUIRED: HS/GED; min. of five years of progressively responsible work in water or wastewater treatment; possess a Class I Water Works Operator License or Class I Wastewater Operator’s license as issued by the Virginia Department of Commerce; possess a valid driver’s license and a safe driving record PREFERRED: Knowledge of industrial computer control systems (SCADA); Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree in Biology, Chemistry or other related science; bilingual in English/Spanish Utility Maintenance Worker III—Utilities/WPCD..........................................................................................$42,767 - $71,785 DOQ...........................................................................................Closing Date: Open until Filled REQUIRED: HS/GED and min. of three years utility system work exp. or related exp.; possess a valid driver’s license and a safe driving record; ability to obtain the following certifications within (6) months of employment: VDOT Flagging, Forklift, and CPR/AED and First Aid PREFERRED: Any special knowledge or experience with utility system practices and/or equipment; bilingual in English/Spanish Outreach Program Coordinator—Parks and Recreation..................................................................................$42,767 - $71,785 DOQ...............................................................................................Closing Date: April 29, 2015 REQUIRED: HS/GED plus one year of supervisory work in serving at-risk youth in a recreation environment or any equivalent combination of accepted education and experience; Certified in CPR and Standard First Aid (or ability to obtain within one month of employment). PREFERRED: Bachelor’s Degree in recreation management, recreation and leisure, physical education, social services or related area. Over one year of experience in recreational setting; Bilingual in English/Spanish Maintenance Worker I—Streets Div./Public Works.........................................................................................$36,262 - $60,865 DOQ...................................................................................................Closing Date: May 8, 2015 REQUIRED: HS/GED; minimum of one year experience performing a variety of skilled trades and/or maintenance work; possess a valid driver’s license and a safe driving record; basic knowledge of landscaping tools, equipment and construction skills; certification in CPR/AED and First Aid or ability to obtain within six months of employment PREFERRED: Two years of specific road maintenance experience including repair and snow removal; experienced with the use of the Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices; bilingual in English/Spanish Flexible Part-time Positions-Parks and Recreation Department Ida Lee (Parks & Recreation) Aquatic Instructor/Swimming Instructor—min. of 16 yrs. of age (high school student/graduate); formal swimming teaching exp. or one certification in a nationally recognized aquatic organization; ability to obtain CPR and Standard First Aid Certification within three months of employment; various days/times...........................................................................................................................................$16.48-$36.05/hr Outdoor Pool Building Supervisor—Min. of 18 yrs. of age, high school senior/Graduate/GED; Ability to obtain CPR and Standard First Aid Certifications within three months of employment; Memorial Day – Labor Day..............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................$18.54/hr Recreation Instructor—Soccer; Min. 16 yrs. of age; knowledge, skills and experience instructing techniques of soccer; various days/times.....................................................................................................$12.88-$30.90/hr Summer Day Camp Instructors—Min. of 18 years of age, high school graduate/GED, and exp. working with adolescents or children in a group setting; Monday-Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm; must be available June 8-Aug. 14, 2015...............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................$10.30-$14.42/hr Tennis Attendant—at least high school senior, min. of 18 years of age with cash handling and customer service exp., computer skills, clerical customer service and support tasks for tennis programs; various days and times; This is not a seasonable position................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................$10.88/hr Volleyball Instructor—knowledge, skills, and experience instructing techniques of volleyball; Saturday mornings year-round..........................................................................................................................$12.88-$30.90/hr Volunteer Flag Football Coaches—non-paid position; games start in April *Most positions will be filled at or near the minimum of the range. *Dependent on Qualifications. TO APPLY: A Town of Leesburg application for employment is required for each position. Please go to www.leesburgva.gov/jobs to apply online. Applications must be received by 5:00 pm on the closing date, unless otherwise noted. Resumes may be submitted as supplemental only. The Town of Leesburg is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age and disability in employment or the provision of services. The Town of Leesburg also supports the Americans with Disabilities Act by making reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities, so that they may participate in job interviewing, services or employment offered by the Town. Please call (703) 777-2420 or Virginia Relay Center (TDD 1-800-828-1120/Voice 1-800-828-1140). All Town vacancies may be viewed on Comcast Cable Channel 67 and Verizon FiOS Channel 35.

Houses of Worship Conservative Traditional Anglican Worship

1928 Prayer Book - 1940 Hymnal

Sunday, 8:00am and 9:30am Sunday School and Nursery 39918 Oatlands Mill Road • Leesburg, VA 20175 Daytime 703-777-1035 www.oursaviouroatlands.org

Small friendly church. Everyone welcome Sunday School 9:45am • Sunday Worship 11:00am

Pastor: Rev. Jerry Turner

St. Augustine Anglican Church

Sunday Worship

You can belong before you believe

10 am

SUNDAYS 9am & 11am

Children’s & Youth Ministry

19619 Evergreen Mills Rd, Leesburg Visitors warmly welcomed

Worship with Holy Communion Sunday School for PreK - High School SMALL GROUPS & ADULT EDUCATION 18 small groups meet all over Loudoun. Adult Ed Sundays. Details on website. st

1 SATURDAY HEALING SERVICE Monthly, 5pm to 7pm PRAYER BY APPOINTMENT Personal prayer with trained teams.

Sunday School ~ 9:30 am Dynamic Worship ~ 10:30 am Iglesia del Nazareno ~ 2:00 pm

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Mass Schedule: Church 55 Oakcrest Manor Drive, NE Saturday 9:00 am, 5:30 pm Sunday 7:30, 9:00, 10:45, 12:30 2:15 pm (Spanish) Daily 12 noon (M–F) Chapel of the Immaculate Conception Corner of Union and N. King Sts. Daily 8:30 (M–F) Office and Contact: 101 Oakcrest Manor Drive, NE Leesburg, Virginia 20176 703-777-1317 703-771-9016 (fax) saintjohnleesburg.org

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17667 Roxbury Hall Road, Leesburg VA 703-777-6850, www.leesburgnazarene.com

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703-737-7700

908 Trailview, Leesburg VA 20175 In Cardinal Park, on Rt. 7 703.726.0777 Evangelical, Charismatic, Sacramental www.HolySpiritAnglican.org

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Waterford Baptist Church 15545 High Street Waterford, VA 20197 540-882-3044 Bible based teachings

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Holy & Whole Life Changing Ministries International

Rev. Michelle C. Thomas, Sr. Pastor Lansdowne Executive Center - 19440 Golf Vista Plaza, Suite #140, Lansdowne, VA BUILT 20176 THIS” “GOD the Lord builds the house, they labor in vain that build it: Lord keeps the city, the watchman wakes, but in vain. - PSALM 127.:1 www.holyandwhole.org - 703-729-6007 unless the Unless

Sunday School • 10:00 AM

Communion Service • 1st Sunday

Sunday Morning Worship • 11:00 AM

Corporate Intercessory Prayer • Tuesday • 7:00 PM

Children’s Church • 2nd & 3rd Sunday • 11:00 AM

45662 Terminal Drive,Suite #150 Dulles,VA 20166 • 571-375-2602 www.christstarchurchofgod.org

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Reality Bible Study • Tuesday • 7:30 PM Ministries International

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Saying, Where is he that is born King of the Jews? For we have seen his star in the east, and are come to worship him ~ Matthew 2:2

John 10:10 ...I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly.

Family! Entire

Phone: 703-771-8831

Sunday School • 10am Morning Worship • 11am Bishop Tyrone E. Allen Sr. Pastor Wednesday Bible Study • 7pm Thursday Night Prayer via Conference • 7pm (1-712-432-0430 access code 190597#) Elder Vincent Wright Saturday Intercessory Prayer • 7am Pastor Saturday Prayer • 7pm

Houses of Worship Call today and have your ad printed next week! Let Loudoun know your service schedule. Call 703-771-8831 for more information.

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703-777-6187 508 E. Market St., #200, Leesburg, VA

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Bookkeeping

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DESIGN CENTER OF LEESBURG

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• Concrete Driveways • Patio's • Sidewalks • Stone • Brick VA: 703-698-0060 MD: 301-316-1603 www.alfredosconstructioncompany.com

FENCES Bobcat Service

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Death Notices OSCAR B. BAGLIETTO Oscar B. Baglietto, 83, of Leesburg, VA, passed away on Sunday, April 5, 2015 at Loudoun Hospital. Born on April 30, 1931 in Peru he was the son of the late Isaia Baglietto and the late Garciela Napuri. He is survived by his wife, Carmen Baglietto. Memorial services will be held privately. Please share condolences with the family at www.LoudounFuneralChapel.com.

WILLIAM G. BOHINCE, “BILL” William G. Bohince, “Bill”, 78, passed away on his birthday April 6, 2015. A funeral mass was held on Friday, April 10, at St. John the Apostle Catholic Church. Donations be made to Loudoun County Volunteer Rescue Squad, Inc., P.O. Box 1178, Leesburg, VA 20177-1178. Please share condolences with the family www. LoudounFuneralChapel.com

CONNIE LOUISE WRIGHT Connie Louise Wright, 57 of Leesburg, VA, formerly of Tampa, FL, passed on Tuesday, April 7, 2015. She leaves behind her husband Joseph “Terry” Wright and three children, Patricia, Jonathan and Geoffrey Wright, her brother, Charles Moore and sister-in-law Yvonne, 2 nephews,a great niece. Funeral services will be held in Perry, FL at the Burns Funeral Home of Perry. Interment will follow in Woodlawn Cemetery, Perry, FL. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.loudounfuneralchapel.com

EVA VIRGINIA THOMAS Eva Virginia Thomas, 89 of Leesburg, VA passed on Wednesday, April 8, 2015. The family will receive friends on Friday, April 17th, from 12 to 1 pm at the Loudoun Funeral Chapel, located at 158 Catoctin Circle, SE Leesburg, Virginia 20175. The funeral will begin at 1:00 PM on Friday at Loudoun Funeral Chapel. Interment will follow in Mt. Zion Community Cemetery, Leesburg, VA. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.loudounfuneralchapel.

DORIS MARIE PARKS Doris Marie Parks of Prince William County, formerly of Loudoun County, departed this life on April 7, 2015 at Prince William Hospital. Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, April 18, 2015. Time of service: 11:00 a.m. Viewing at 10:00 a.m. at Heritage Fellowship Church, 2516 Fox Mill Road, Reston, VA 20190. Interment at Stonewall Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Manassas Va. Arrangements By: Lyles Funeral Service of Purcellville, Virginia ESTHER CAPUCHINO Esther Capuchino, 70, passed away on Friday, April 10, 2015. She was born in Mexico. Esther chose the path of homemaker and caring for those around her. A time of visitation will be held on Saturday, April 18, 2015 between 11:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. at the Colonial Funeral Home, 201 Edwards Ferry Road NE, Leesburg, Virginia 20176. A funeral service will immediately follow starting at 12:00 p.m. at Colonial Funeral Home.

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AT Visitation was held on Sunday, April 12, 2015 from 3-5 p.m. at Purcellville Baptist Church, Purcellville, VA. Services were held at the church on Monday, April 13, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. Burial will follow in the Ebenezer Cemetery, Round Hill, VA.

Kevin was an avid Yankee fan and followed baseball with a passion. He was perhaps the last standing New York Post advocate. He was an avid marathoner. Above all concerns, he was a loving and devoted family man, whose presence will be deeply missed.

A Funeral Mass will be held at 6:30 pm on Wednesday, April 15, 2015 at St. Timothy’s BEVERLY L. KELLY ERLANDSON Catholic Church, Poplar Tree Road, ChantilBeverly L. Kelly Erlandson, 86, beloved moth- ly, VA, with Rev. Fr. Stephan Starzinski as the er, grandmother and great grandmother, Celebrant. passed away at Spring Arbor, Leesburg, VA on April 9, 2015. Before moving to Lees- Condolences to the family may be expressed burg in 2012, she was a long time resident of at www.eackles-spencerfuneralhome.com Tewksbury, Methuen and Three Rivers, MA. Born in Quincy, MA, she was the youngest daughter of Gilbert and Lillian Kelly. Although she worked in the Tewksbury school system for many years, she was clear that her greatest joy was her family and making a loving home. She’ll be remembered for hand knit gifts, and a caring and generous spirit. She was always happy to help out someone in need or work to right a wrong. She made many friends at Spring Arbor including staff and residents. Survivors include her children, Barbara Erlandson of Leesburg, VA, Nancy Gagnon of Three Rivers, MA, Barry Erlandson and his

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Nick is survived by his parents Roland (Cris) and Anita Crisostomo; Sister, Lauren Crisostomo; Brother, Ron Crisostomo and nephew Alex Crisostomo. Uncles, Victor Garza (Ruth), Tony Donaldson, Harold Crisostomo; Aunts, Rita Whiteaker, Denise Malakooti (Ramin), Barbara Drennan; cousins, Alicia Murphy, Eric Garza, Russell Whiteaker, Gregory Whiteaker, Max Malakooti and Sasha Malakooti.

Born October 5, 1952 in Elizabeth, NJ, he was the son of the late Alfred Leary and Margaret Ludden Leary.

He is survived by his loving wife of 30 years, Mary Jo of South Riding, VA; one daughter, Caroline Leary of South Riding; two sons, Jared Leary and Christian Leary of South Riding; two sisters, Kathleen Cram of New Jersey and Maureen Gutenstein of Delaware; one brother, Paul Leary of NJ and numerous nieces, nephews and family of friends.

CHRISTOPHER ANTHONY JOSEPH

On April 5, 2015, Christopher Anthony Joseph passed away as a result of injuries sustained in a tragic accident. Chris, 56 years young, was born on January 4, 1959, in Utica, NY. He was raised in Clinton, NY; attended Hope College in Holland, MI; and lived in Chicago, IL, Northampton, MA, and Leesburg, VA. Chris was preceded in death by his father Abraham Anthony Joseph, and mother Ann (Cully) Joseph. He is survived by his wife of 28 years, Janet Kathleen (Mountcastle) Joseph, daughters Jessica and Malorie, and son Jake, all of Leesburg, VA. Chris is also survived by sisters Sheryl (Jack) O’Roark of Kansas City, MO; Michelle (Pat) Hughes, of Carrollton, TX; Carol Brown of Manlius, NY; and Cindy Joseph (Ron Covey) of Frankfurt, NY; nieces Heather Rielly and her son Jack, from W. Concord, MA, and Cassie (Thomas) Jones of Charlotte, NC; nephew Paul (Emily) Schofield of Athens, GA; godchild Nicholette (Andrews) Maggio of Chicago, IL; Jan’s mother, Joann, and her sisters Karen (Marty) and Gayle (John), her brother Jim (Jody), and countless friends and relatives. Chris was an extremely committed 29year employee of Universal Forest Products,

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Kevin Michael Leary, 63, of Harpers Ferry, WV passed away on Sunday, April 12, 2015 at his residence.

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During his high school years, Nick was an active member of the Purcellville Baptist Youth Group and was the drummer for the youth praise band. Nick’s love for music and the industry drove him to pursue and earn a certificate in audio engineering with Cue Recording Studios in Falls Church, VA. Nick also volunteered at the local Tally Ho Theatre in Leesburg as a light and sound technician for major concerts and events. Nick was well known by the Leesburg community, where he worked at the E. Market Street Starbucks for the last 5 years as a barista and shift manager. Employees and customers alike were blessed by his charismatic smile and friendly personality. Nick held a 1st degree black belt; had a great appreciation for the outdoors; and was an altruistic volunteer.

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On April 6, 2015 Nicholas (Nick) Roland Crisostomo’s life was tragically taken in an auto accident while touring with his band. Nick had a passion for music and was an accomplished drummer. Nick was born April 14, 1989, in Reston VA, he was raised in and a resident of Round Hill, VA. He was a graduate of Loudoun Valley High School class of 2007.

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wife Tess of Lowell, MA; four grandchildren, Amy Gagnon, Marc Gagnon, April Goldrick and Barry Jon Erlandson, Jr. and six great-grandchildren. Her husband, Kenneth, her oldest son, Daniel, her sisters, Doris, Muriel, and Barbara predeceased her.

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In honor of Nick’s caring and giving heart and his love for music please send memorial contributions to the Tree of Life Ministries, 601 Yaxley Drive, Purcellville, VA 20132, or to The Barns of Paxson, (please memo this in your donation) Paxson Campus, In Memory of Nicholas Crisostomo, 601 Catoctin Circle NE, Leesburg, VA 20176: online at www. paxtoncampus.org and the Friends of Franklin Park Arts Center, 36441 Blueridge View Lane, Purcellville, VA 20132.

Inc. As stated by Matt Missad, CEO of Universal Forest Products, “It is with a stunned and heavy heart that I tell you that one of our brothers, Chris Joseph died yesterday. Chris was a vibrant part of our company, our history and our officer team. He made us laugh. He made us think. He made us better.” All are invited to a memorial service and celebration of life on Saturday April 11th, 2015. The service was held at St. James’ Episcopal Church, (14 Cornwall Street, NW, Leesburg, VA) at 11:00 am. A reception was held immediately following at the Thomas Birkby House, 109 Loudoun St SW, Leesburg, VA 20175. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations be made to outreach missions at St. James Episcopal Church which are near and dear to their hearts. These missions include Honduras-Water for the People, Grace to Go, Backpack Buddies, Costa Rica – Project Abraham, Mobile Hope, and youth missions. Checks should be made payable to St. James Episcopal Church with the memo of “Chris Joseph Memorial Fund” and sent to St. James Episcopal Church, 14 Cornwall Street, NW, Leesburg, VA, 20176. In keeping with what Chris would have wanted, in place of visitation on Friday evening, the family invites all to attend the Loudoun County High School Girls Varsity Soccer game, 7:30 PM, at Heritage High School, 520 Evergreen Mills Rd, Leesburg, VA 20175, to cheer on daughter, Malorie. Chris was always his children’s number one fan. Please send condolences to www. colonialfuneralhome.com

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small, but hugely important, step is being taken by the leaders of Northern Virginia Community College as they inaugurate a viniculture curriculum this spring. They envision a modest start to the program,

with one or two dozen students who want to better understand the horticulture of grape growing and the science of wine making. If industry leaders are on the right track, this modest start will lead to the development of an advanced training center to help elevate the quality of Virginia wines to elite status.

While this may seem like an obvious initiative to support one

of the county’s fastest growing industries, getting to this point has taken a concerted effort from a handful of visionary leaders. That cooperation among local governments, educators and vineyard owners must continue for the project to reach its full potential.

There already are questions about whether the Town of Pur-

cellville, which championed the project under the leadership of its former mayor, remains committed to the goal of serving as the central resource hub for Loudoun’s wine operations. If it does not, there are other communities ready to step into that role.

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ment of public resources, from both the state and county. Over the years, those governments have focused, successfully, on building the regulatory framework to promote the expansion of that business sector. However, a commitment to build stronger industry infrastructure will be needed to push the products to greater heights. County leaders should continue to promote Loudoun’s countryside as a rich landscape for entrepreneurs to plant successful rural businesses. For the state, expanding higher education opportunities in the field is a good place to begin, and members of the General Assembly should be proponents of significantly expanding from NVCC’s starting point.

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Dear Editor: n response to Steve McIntosh’s April 2 Op-Ed “Wanted: Leaders With Backbone,” I submit the community, by and large, has those leaders and I would like to refute the inaccuracies of that piece. It is sad the McIntosh family feels the pressure to now sell their land because they can no longer make a living there. The McIntosh neighbors wish that the Board of Supervisors had held its ground years ago so rural land owners could maintain viable businesses. Alas, the facts are that the Transition Zone is under attack to be “up zoned” as was the case when the board courageously decided against this Stanley Martin rezoning case. Why do I say courageous? Because it held its ground to protect the Transition Zone. Without the Transition Zone, the McIntosh land and soon the rural zone to the west will all look like Dulles South. Then what will be the attraction to living in Loudoun County? How regrettable that the McIntosh land is caught

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one dwelling unit per acre. The staff concluded that the requested rezoning was inconsistent. 6. If it is worth $4.3 million to the developer to obtain the right to build 32 more houses, perhaps that altruism could be shown by contributing $2.6 million for the 49 homes already authorized by right? 7. The board recognized that each home built in Loudoun County requires the residents and businesses to find an extra $.20 to $.60 per tax dollar from that home contribution. While $4.3 million in proffers sounds great, there was no guarantee it would be spent in this area and worse, it only offsets annual deficit in capital infrastructure for from three to eight years. Who pays for this developer altruism? The taxpayers.

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showing me his faith, rather than just talking about it, he earned my trust though he and I may never agree on a subject ever again. Applying this principle of compassion as a litmus test is nothing more than asking those in positions of authority “how are you living your faith tradition?” Every politician claims some kind of faith tradition. Truth is you can’t get a nomination, let alone get elected unless you trump your opponents in your commitment to God and your faith. What if we began to say to those politicians: Prove it. “Deeds not creeds” would be our rallying cry. We would say don’t tell us you follow Jesus on Sunday then vote to cut Medicaid for the poor on Monday. Don’t tell us you pray to the Prince of Peace or follow Abraham or Mohammed, then vote to bomb somebody or cut funding for food programs for children in school. Or, if you are a school board member, don’t claim to be a member of a faith community then vote to spend more money on football than you do on tutoring services for kids that don’t have two parents at home. (Maybe following this system can get us past the absurd

Finally, we regret the loss of the McIntosh farm. It should have been retained, but that decision was made by previous boards that did not have nor support the Comprehensive Plan. This board had the courage to support a Comprehensive Plan that is working. It is not only newcomers to Loudoun who oppose reducing the Transition Zone to just another piece of suburbia; many of us have been McIntosh neighbors for years. Mr. McIntosh is correct when he says, “we must hold the line in the rural area.” The Transition Zone is how that line is held and the value of living in Loudoun County is preserved with agricultural incentives. It is time to take the “long view” and this Board did just that. I hope they continue to show “backbone” and support “building only by-right” in the Transition Zone. Nancy Ryan, Aldie position we’re in where seemingly the only thing a politician is graded and rated on is how many times they say they will cut taxes.) Yes, what if we took this compassion thing to the extreme and began to test everything and everybody against it? Really, this could work. It would give us a simple way to test somebody’s commitment to his/her faith tradition and would give us a good idea how that person will probably behave in the future. This system might lead to more honest politicians and better public policy. In one year CTL has been conducted nine times by more than 20 faith communities and has served almost 1000 people. For information about Community Table of Loudoun, email ctloudoun@ outlook.com. n Kurt Aschermann has lived in Leesburg since 2009. A former fundraising and marketing professional for a national nonprofit, he recently retired and began doing pro bono consulting to several Loudoun nonprofits. He initiated Community Table of Loudoun in 2013. He is the author of three books, two published by Simon and Schuster and he packaged and produced Denzel Washington’s first book “A Hand to Guide Me.”

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