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with the intent to commit murder and violation of a protective order. With the grand jury concluded, Castillo’s case will be sent to Circuit Court for trial. Castillo, 48, has remained in jail since his arrest in early April, despite a $2 million bond set by a Circuit Court judge. Thursday, Brooks denied a motion from the Commonwealth’s Attorney to revoke the $2 million bond. A $1 million bond had previously been set in Juvenile & Domestic Relations Court, but prosecutors successfully appealed that decision leading to the higher bond amount. Castillo is charged in the death of his wife, Michelle, who was found hanging

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he Ashburn man charged with first-degree murder in the death of his estranged wife was indicted by a grand jury Monday, only days after a Juvenile & Domestic Relations Court judge ruled there was enough evidence for the case to move forward. After a preliminary hearing that continued into the early evening Thursday, Juvenile & Domestic Relations Court Judge Pamela Brooks sent the first-degree murder charges against Braulio Castillo on to the grand jury. Castillo was indicted for first-degree murder, breaking and entering

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Residents get a close-up look at plans to widen Rt. 7 between West Market Street in Leesburg and Rt. 9 at Clarke’s Gap.

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ith construction crews just weeks away from starting work on a third westbound lane on Rt. 7 between Leesburg an Clarke’s Gap, approximately 50 people gathered at Loudoun County High School May 15 to learn more about the project’s details. The new lane—designated as a truck climbing lane, but extending the entire length between West Market Street and Rt. 9—will help ease the daily afternoon rushhour back ups that regularly stack traffic around the Leesburg Bypass and the Dulles Greenway. The project also includes new roundabouts at the Rt. 7/Rt. 9 intersection, which are aimed at addressing morning

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he more than eight-month investigation into allegations that Loudoun Valley High School administrators bullied teachers and pressured them to inflate students’ grades has found the complaints to be unfounded, Superintendent Edgar B. Hatrick told employees in a staff meeting at the high school Monday afternoon. In a prepared statement he read to the school staff and later sent to Leesburg Today, Hatrick called the grievances raised by current and former Loudoun Valley employees rumors. “I have concluded that your principal’s instructional and administrative leadership is solid, well-founded, and heads your school in the right direction for all students,” he said. Responding to teachers’ complaints that they had been asked to change students’ grades or give students answers on state standardized tests, Hatrick said, “I have concluded that allegations of grades being changed by persons other than the teacher of record are not borne out by fact. That is not to say that some of you do not feel pressure to help students achieve higher grades.” Hatrick’s office initiated an investigation last August after the Loudoun Education Association, and individual employees, submitted a round of complaints against Principal Sue Ross, stating she and other administrators had berated them and threatened to give them negative evaluations if students received poor grades. The investigation was launched at the request of the LEA, an advocacy group that represents 3,400 Loudoun school employees. Complaints alleging a hostile working environment have been filed by Loudoun Valley teachers with the association since Ross was first hired to lead the school eight years ago, according to LEA Director Patsy B. Layer. Over the years the association submitted the employees’ concerns, as well as a staff survey that indicated 80 percent of employees responding did not feel comfortable bringing concerns to school administration without fear of reprisal, to the school division’s top administrators. Last summer, the LEA submitted a new round of complaints from Loudoun Valley employees, which prompted the latest investigation.

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oudoun school leaders expressed a pressing-on attitude as they gathered for their first regular meeting since they adopted a reconciled budget that was about $38 million less than they’d initially planned for. The May 13 meeting agenda showed some of the first signs of the reconciled budget following an emotional six-week process to find savings—first, a consent agenda item to

approve the termination of 64 employees, followed by an information item labeled “Budget Follow-up” put on by board Chairman Eric Hornberger to nudge board members to get a jump-start on their fiscal 2016 budget work even before FY15 begins. The names of the employees who will lose their jobs within the next month did not appear on the public agenda, only their employee numbers, but School Board member Jennifer Bergel (Catoctin) said she made sure to read every one of their names in her meet-

ing packet. “This was the day we signed off on them losing their job from LCPS,” she said. And board members agreed to not waste any time before discussing the school system’s FY16 budget, even months before the realities of some of the next fiscal year’s budget reductions set in. Hornberger asked board members to take time during the meeting to talk about areas of the budget they want to examine Continued on Page 20

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he story in last week’s article about the proposed Ashburn Historic District and Tom Burson’s plans for the former Masonic Lodge incorrectly stated that he also had purchased the adjacent former feed store, now Carolina Brothers Pit Barbecue. Leesburg Today regrets the error.

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he hearing on whether the Board of Supervisors should use eminent domain to acquire a residential property along Rt. 50 for construction of the new Aldie Fire Station raised familiar cries from area residents that the location is not right for the large facility and an urging from the property owners not to destroy their historic home. However, the homeowners’ pleas during the May 14 session raised questions from supervisors because they had been in negotiations to sell the property to the county for the fire station, with those talks breaking down when supervisors declined to meet the asking price. “It sounds like if we’d had the right price it would already be sold,” Supervisor Janet Clarke (R-Blue Ridge) said. It was a sentiment repeated by several supervisors. Supervisors are considering whether to use eminent domain to acquire 9.63 acres owned by the Senty family. The land is located at the intersection of Rt. 50 and New Mountain Road, west of Rt. 15. According to county records, in November 2012 the Sentys offered to sell the property to the county for $2.5 million. An appraiser hired by the Sentys in 2012 placed the value of the property at $920,000, and two appraisals done by the county placed the value at $825,000 in May 2013 and $925,000 in September 2013. The county offered the Sentys $875,000, then $1 million and made a final offer of $1.1 mil-

Andrews said he had arranged the sale of the property opposite the Sentys’ on Rt. 50—contingent on the county ultimately buying the site for the fire station. Other speakers suggested the county look further east on Rt. 50 or on Rt. 15 for other locations. “I do not believe the county has performed due diligence in a search for a site,” neighbor Malcolm Collum said. But supervisors said the process of looking for a new location for the Aldie Fire Station has been long and arduous. In December 2011, the county was blocked from building the station on a lot it purchased for the project. A Loudoun judge ruled in favor of Little River Farms residents who claimed the property could only be used for residential purposes. Before that purchase, the county looked at several other locations within the Aldie service area, but other options were deemed too expensive or less useful than the Little River Farms location. In 2012, the county initiated a new site search and in October of that year settled on two options. But both had significant challenges, including road accessibility, development costs and purchase price—and both were ultimately rejected. “You learn quickly that a lot of sites that look like they make sense don’t actually when you get into issues like floodplain and the technical requirements to build something like this,” Supervisor Matt Letourneau (R-Dulles) said.

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lion in November 2013. Each offer has been rejected, according to the county. The Virginia State Code allows the taking of property for construction of public facilities by a public corporation. Fire-rescue stations are included under the public facilities for which land can be taken. But during the public hearing, Laura and David Senty said they were not interested in having the county buy their property. “My family and I, friends and neighbors, and anyone we could draft over the years have put a lot of time into the property,” Laura Senty told supervisors, noting that when their friends and neighbors then “heard what was being proposed they were quite upset.” She called the property a “fitting entrance to the village” of Aldie. “We don’t want to see the history of this property diminished… even if part of it is used, the landscape will be ravaged to build the fire house,” Laura Senty said. When pressed by County Chairman Scott K. York (R-At Large), who said he was “confused,” David Senty said the couple knew their home would be a “target location” for the fire station, and decided to “engage in a candid conversation” with county staff. He said he was told the conversation was not binding. “So we don’t want any more conversation; we don’t want to proceed.” The Sentys attorney, Paul Terpak, and several of the public hearing speakers pointed to several other vacant parcels around the Sentys property, and told the board it should target one of those for the station. Area resident Jack

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revealed that Forde had been in New York City but returned to Baltimore the Friday before the shooting and went to his wife’s place of business. “He said they discussed the separation papers she was going to file,” Bush said, adding that Forde told him a phone call he received in New York was the first he’d heard of the filing. After appearing to reconcile and spend the weekend together, Bush testified, Ruby Forde then told her husband about a trip she was taking to Jamaica. Kelvin Forde did not want his wife to go, and told Bush his wife had gone back and forth about whether she would take the trip. Then, according to Bush’s testimony, the morning of March 11, Kelvin Forde went to the couple’s storage unit to get luggage for Ruby Forde “so he could drive them to her sister’s in Virginia.” At the same time, Kelvin Forde got a computer bag that had, among other things, the handgun inside. It was while the couple was driving to Virginia—whether to visit family to take Ruby Forde to the airport for her trip, it was not clear—that the couple stopped on the Leesburg cul-de-sac to continue discussing the Jamaican vacation. “He said he was familiar with the cul-desac from working in the area and he and his wife had gone there before to talk,” Bush testified. The Fordes previously lived in the Leesburg area. During the course of their argument, Bush testified that Forde told him he “reached for the computer bag and retrieved the gun.” “I asked him if he’d fired the weapon. He said yes. I asked him if he shot her, and he said yes,” Bush testified, adding that Forde “never directly gave us a reason.” Instead, Bush

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week. Kelvin N. Forde, 50, was indicted on charges of first-degree murder and use of a firearm during the commission of a felony for allegedly shooting his wife, Ruby C. Forde while parked in a cul-de-sac north of Leesburg. Following the grand jury indictment, his case will now move to Circuit Court for trial. During the preliminary hearing Thursday, Sheriff’s Office Deputy Ryan Hamilton testified he was called to the scene at Woolsthorpe Drive and Hambrick Manor Lane, off Rt. 15 north of Raspberry Falls around 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, March 11. March 11 was Ruby Forde’s birthday. She was 55. Hamilton testified that when he arrived on the scene he saw a car parked at a dead end. When he got closer, he saw a black man, whom he later identified as Kelvin Forde, sitting on the ground behind the driver’s side wheel well, with his hands on his head. Testimony and affidavits associated with search warrants in the case indicate that Forde called 9-1-1 on his wife’s phone after the shooting. Hamilton also testified that he discovered Ruby Forde inside the vehicle. When he opened the passenger door, her body partially fell out of the car and there was a “large amount of blood from the head area.” On the driver’s side floorboard, Hamilton saw a handgun. Loudoun County Crime Scene Investigator Robert Bruns testified that the gun was on the driver’s side floor mat along with the magazine and a bullet cartridge. Bruns testified the gun was unloaded and there was no round in the chamber. In addition to the cartridge in the front of the car, Bruns testified there was a spent casing on the floorboard behind the driver’s seat and two on the back seat concealed under the couple’s luggage. Bullets were found in the frame of the passenger’s side of the car and the front passenger seat. Investigator Mark Bush, who interviewed Forde for more than three hours, characterized the man as polite, but extremely upset and emotional about his wife’s death. Bush’s testimony

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• Sexual Battery: 21100 block of Dulles Town Circle, Dulles; around 3 p.m. a 62-year-old woman was inside a women’s bathroom at the Dulles Town Center when a man inappropriately touched her from an adjacent stall. The man then fled the bathroom. He was described as a black man in his early 20s. He was wearing jeans and white T-shirt with a black leather vest, and a red/black hat at the time of the incident. • Auto Theft: 20500 block of Easthampton Plaza, One Loudoun, Ashburn; a 2013 Kia Forte

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Speed is believed to have been a factor in the early morning crash that killed a Herndon man May 14 on Old Ryan Road. According to the Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office, morning commuters alerted deputies to the Ashburn crash site shortly before 6 a.m. Wednesday, May 14. Callers reported skid marks and a vehicle that crashed into a utility pole. The impact caused the utility pole to break in half. The driver was identified as 20-year-old August A. Krier, of Herndon. He died at the scene. No witnesses were found to the crash, but investigators have been able to meet with friends who were with Krier earlier that evening, according to the sheriff’s office. The approximate

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he Leesburg man believed to have stabbed and killed his wife in a Leesburg condo Friday has been charged with first-degree murder. The Leesburg Marco Corletto Police Department announced Saturday it had obtained murder warrants for Marco Corletto, 43, for the death of Roxana Rico, 31, of Leesburg, initially charging him with second-degree murder. However, when Corletto was arraigned Monday morning the charge was elevated to first-degree murder. When the warrants were obtained Corletto was in the hospital being treated for stab wounds believed to have been self-inflicted. According to Leesburg Police, officers were called to a condominium building at 125 Clubhouse Drive at 2 p.m. Friday, May 16, to investigate a report of an injured individual in need of medical assistance. On the scene, they found Rico suffering from what appeared to be stab wounds to her upper torso. While conducting a search of the area, they found a man, later identified as Corletto, suffering from stab wounds to his arms. Both Rico and Corletto were flown from the scene to Inova Fairfax Hospital, where Rico was pronounced dead around 4 p.m. Corletto initially was listed in critical condition, but was later upgraded. He was released from Inova Fairfax Hospi-

tal Saturday afternoon, and taken into custody by Fairfax County Police. He was transported to Loudoun that day and is being held without bond at the Loudoun County Adult Detention Center. Police determined Saturday that Rico and Corletto were married, although they did not appear to be living together at the time of the stabbing. No motive for the stabbing has been released. There were two school-aged children living in the Clubhouse Drive home. After being taken care of by representatives of the Department of Family Services, they were released into the custody of family members. Corletto will be in court Wednesday, June 18, for a preliminary hearing. If a judge finds there is probable cause, the case will be sent to the grand jury.

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time of the crash is believed to be 1:40 a.m. There is no immediate indication that drugs or alcohol were factors in the crash, but the final autopsy report is pending the toxicology report.

VANDALISM CLOSES SPORTS FIELDS AT FRANKLIN PARK

back open with the exception of Field 1, where fencing is being repaired. Anyone with any information about the vandalism or who might be responsible is asked to contact the Sheriff’s Office at 703-777-1021. To remain anonymous, call Loudoun Crime Solvers at 703-777-1919. A $1,000 reward is being offered if the information leads to an arrest and indictment.

FIRE PIT BLAMED FOR STERLING FIRE

The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office is investigating extensive vandalism that occurred at Franklin Park in Purcellville overnight Friday, which forced the closure of the park and its softball and baseball fields Saturday. According to the sheriff’s office, someone got access to work trucks at the park and damaged the park grounds and structures. There was damage to the fields, fences and concession stand. The initial damage estimate was $25,000, but over the weekend it was increased to $70,000. The vandalism was discovered shortly after 7 a.m. Saturday. There is still no indication who might be responsible or why they committed the vandalism. As of Monday morning, Franklin Park was

An improperly extinguished outdoor fire was the cause of a blaze that damaged four Sterling townhouses and displaced 15 people from their homes. According to Loudoun County FireRescue, just before 4 a.m. Monday emergency calls came in reporting a fire in the 200 Block of St. John Square in Sterling Park. Fire-rescue personnel from Sterling, Cascades, Kincora, Ashburn, Moorefield, Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority, and Fairfax County responded to the incident. The first firefighters on scene discovered a fire in the backyard of one of the townhouses that was spreading up the exterior of the townhouse and into the attic and roof of three townhouses. All residents already were safely out of

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the home. Firefighters were able to contain the blaze, but because of significant fire and smoke damage to two of the townhouses and smoke damage to two others, 15 people have been unable to return to their homes. The American Red Cross was called to assist the families. There were no injuries reported. The Loudoun County Fire Marshal’s Office concluded the fire was accidental, caused by an outdoor fire pit with contents that had not been properly extinguished. Damages are estimated at $450,000. In light of the incident, Loudoun County Fire-Rescue issued a reminder to residents on safety precautions when using portable fireplaces, fire pits, fire bowls and chimeneas, including that they should be placed at least 15 feet away from any home or residence, and away from nearby combustible materials, such as decks, exterior walls and plants. For more information on fire safety and prevention programs, contact the Loudoun County Fire Marshal’s Office at 703-737-8600 or go to www.loudoun.gov/firemarshal.

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ing for the public’s help in identifying the man who was involved in an attempted armed robbery last Friday. According to the report, the man was involved in the attempted robbery, using a weapon Do You Know with a sharpened This Man? edge between 11 p.m. and midnight Friday, May 2, near East Market Street and Plaza Street NE in Leesburg. The suspect is described as being around 20 years old, 5-foot-6-inches tall and 140 pounds, with a dark complexion. The suspect was last seen behind the Leesburg Plaza Shopping Center, in the 500 block of East Market Street NE. Anyone with information about the incident or the suspect’s identity is asked to contact Detective Zodrow at 703-771-4500 or kzodrow@leesburgva.gov. To remain anonymous call the Leesburg Crime Line at 703-443-TIPS. Information can also be sent using TIPSUBMIT via text message. Text 274637 and begin the message with LPDTIP. n

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turning into the median area and rolling several times. Both the driver and a front seat passenger, an 85-year-old man from Lovettsville, were airlifted to Inova Fairfax Hospital. The 85-year-old man remains in critical condition. The driver has been released from the hospital. • Auto Theft: Ashburn Village Boulevard/Pavilion Parkway, Ashburn Village; around 6:30 p.m. a green 2003 VW Jetta was reported taken from a parking lot.

• Destruction of Property: 35200 block of Prestwick Court, Round Hill; sometime between 11:30 p.m. and 6 a.m. someone entered the Stoneleigh Golf Course property and damaged several golf carts. The golf carts also were used to drive on the grounds, damaging the greens.

Monday, May 19 • Burglary: 40700 block of Newton Place, Leesburg; sometime between 2:45 p.m. and 4:15 p.m. someone forced entry into a back door of a home. Jewelry and cash were taken.

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he majority of the Leesburg Town Council last week voted against a motion to halt work on the Morven Park boundary line adjustment that would incorporate the 1,000-acre estate into town. The motion by Councilman Tom Dunn to kill the project was defeated on a 3-4 vote, with council members Marty Martinez, Katie Hammler, Kevin Wright and Mayor Kristen Umstattd opposed. Dunn initiated the measure in March stating

the incorporation would not result in a financial gain for the town nor provide additional benefits to the town its residents don’t already enjoy. “I would recommend that we pass on this [boundary line adjustment] and get on to our actual plans for the planning of the town and our goals that we set forward earlier last year,” Dunn said. Councilwoman Kelly Burk said she supported halting work on the project because of continuing questions about the property’s water needs, allowing development in the county’s Limestone Overlay District, and Morven Park’s plans for the 300 acres not limited by conservation easements. “I’ve heard a lot of rumbling out in the community as to what that 300 acres is going to be

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ment on the property. Hill stated that, under the draft zoning ordinance changes, if brought into the town Morven Park would be restricted to developing no more than 25 homes. But under the current county zoning that number could go as high as 70, she said. “I can’t think of any better solution to concerns of over development than having a 25-unit limit on these 300 some acres that are un-eased,” the mayor said in response to Hill’s statement. “I don’t know if that’s what Morven Park is going to want but that’s what we’ve got in front of us.” Vice Mayor Dave Butler, who sided with Dunn in the effort to drop the project, and Martinez made no comments on the motion. n

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The county Department of Economic Development is rolling out a yearlong initiative designed to help property owners who are interested in developing or expanding an agricultural business in western Loudoun—anything from growing crops and raising livestock to making agricultural-based products. Through the initiative, the department will offer business services to help any agricultural business owner find information, resources and create a successful business strategy. “Encouraging landowners to use their land for agricultural production benefits everyone,” Loudoun Agricultural Development Officer Kellie Boles said in a statement announcing the initiative. “It will increase the number of agri-

cultural businesses, which helps grow the rural economy. Rural businesses contribute more than $69 million to the Loudoun economy per year, diversifying the county’s revenue base.” In addition, increasing the rural economy helps save the county much-needed budget dollars while bringing in tax revenue. “Farms require less infrastructure—fewer roads, schools and utilities—than residential communities,” Department of Economic Development Director Buddy Rizer noted. “A thriving agribusiness sector actually saves the county money in the long run.” The county will begin contacting landowners after Memorial Day, first by emails that are already on file with the county. In July, the county will mail postcards to landowners by ZIP code. The goal is to reach all landowners in rural Loudoun by the end of FY15. “The department will work with individual landowners to help them find the right solution for the time and effort they’d like to invest in their land,” Boles stated. “We can help connect landowners who decide to lease their property for agricultural production to new farmers looking for land. The department is also a valuable resource for landowners who want to start their own business growing wine grapes, raising livestock or harvesting honey.” Agricultural property owners can contact Boles at 703-777-0426 or DED@loudoun.gov with questions about the initiative.

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over the next several months, and to dig into the school system’s spending plan to which the board may want to make changes long before the tight, six-week budget reconciliation timeline. “I thought it might be helpful for us to take a moment to talk about this now while it’s fresh on our minds,” he said. Debbie Rose (Algonkian) said she’d like to see and “unpack” a school-by-school inventory, particularly of the number of computers and other electronic devices at each school. “I think, in order to be effective and efficient, that’s part of that whole process.” Vice Chairman Jill Turgeon (Blue Ridge) said she would like the board to look for efficiencies and savings within the school system’s transportation model, and also asked senior staff members to give the board a heads up months in advance about large one-time expenditures. Hornberger thought it would be worth looking at the variety of employee contracts, with some that are 180-day contracts and others that are 200-day contracts, to see if that’s a model that works well or can be improved. “It might be helpful to take a look at each one and understand the rationale for that.” But most of the board’s comments centered around how to set out on a less contentious process for the next budget go-around. Jeff Morse (Dulles) said a productive budget season must start with the School Board working in tandem with the new superintendent—Eric Williams who replaces retiring Superintendent Edgar B. Hatrick July 1—and the Board of Supervisors, which holds the county’s purse strings. “I think we take the new superintendent into account and correlate that with the Board of Supervisors…So it isn’t piecemeal, it isn’t last minute, and it’s all three organizations working together toward the next fiscal year.” Several board members commented on the overheated rhetoric and polarizing statements “from all sides” that only heightened the tension during an already difficult budget process this year. Some of the initial rhetoric was sparked by a letter from supervisors requesting more details of the school budget priorities if the School Board’s budget were not fully funded, which the School Board considered a request for a “cut list.” Tensions were only heightened after County Chairman Scott K. York (R-At Large) accused the School Board April 2 of using school funding as “emotional blackmail” to manipulate the public. That was followed two weeks later by Hatrick publicly calling the Board of Supervisors’ decision to hold taxes level a tool to create an “artificial crisis.” With each turn of events, parents, teachers and members of both boards took to Twitter and Facebook to either applaud county leaders’ statements or line up to rebuke them. “The miscommunication all around is certainly something I don’t want to repeat,” Turgeon said during last week’s board meeting. “I’m not saying I can sit here and say I can promise a different outcome, but I do want a different process.” Kevin Kuesters (Broad Run) had a different take. He said the process with which the schools settle on a budget is not going to lessen the criticism from the public or the Board of Supervisors because there will always be groups who oppose the School Board’s decisions. “As board members, we’re hired to make a decision…and lessening any criticism is not my intent,” he said. “It is to be accountable to the citizens of Loudoun County and, quite frankly, if we’re not listening to the community then we’ll find out at the next election.” Most board members agreed a more informal setting, such as a workshop, late this summer or in September will help the School Board set its budget priorities early, begin work with the supervisors and the new superintendent, and go a long way in getting the process started off right. n

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of these new processes.” She continued, “For not always ensuring that the sometimes steel message is delivered with a velvet hand, I apologize. For not always leading the way in helping to highlight the flexible thinking of turning problems into solutions, I apologize and sincerely pledge to you that I will do a better job of that.” Hatrick also told the school staff the School Board, on his recommendation, approved the reappointment of the full Loudoun Valley administration for next school year. “Appointment decisions are not made lightly, and they should be taken as indicators of my confidence in your work,” he said. School Board Vice Chairman Jill Turgeon (Blue Ridge), who represents the Purcellville area, said Tuesday the board did not endorse the superintendent’s decision to keep the administration in place and that she and other board members were “blown away” when they heard about Monday’s staff meeting. The board has never said the investigation is over—“that was 100 percent Dr. Hatrick’s words”—and has not taken a vote related to the investigation, she said. As part of its consent agenda May 13, the board did, however, approve the reappointment of about 9,000 employees for the 2014-2015 school year, and listed among those was the full administration at Loudoun Valley: Ross, Assistant Principal Stephanie Teague and Head of Special Education Supervisor Ella Hopson, who also had formal complaints filed against them. Turgeon said that action was only to continue employment of individual employees. “It was never the intention of the board, as far as I understand, to remove anyone at Loudoun Valley from LCPS. We were looking at possible reassignments…and bottom line is even if the desire was there for the removal of anyone, we never had a vote on it.”

Loudoun Valley social science teacher O.J. Lamp, who’s worked in Loudoun for 31 years, said he and other staff members felt insulted following Monday’s meeting. At least one teacher walked out in frustration before the meeting had ended, and others said they chose not go to the meeting because they did not want to be disappointed. “It is insulting that Dr. Hatrick asked our faculty to, as he put it, ‘stop the rumor mill,’ implying that there is no basis in fact for the grievances that have been offered by numerous teachers, and exhaustively detailed over the course of the several investigations that have been financed by this county’s taxpayers over the past couple of years,” said Lamp, who was interviewed by both attorneys as part of the investigation. “Some of the teachers who have aired their grievances, filed complaints, met with Dr. Hatrick personally, and cooperated with the investigations, are some of the finest people and finest teachers that I have ever had the pleasure and honor of working with.” Hatrick apologized to the high school staff for allowing the process to take as long as it has, but encouraged them to start a new chapter. He offered to work with the staff before and after his retirement June 30 “to close the current chapter and open a new one.” Layer said the LEA plans to address the full School Board Tuesday to urge them to clarify and streamline its employee complaint process. “We also are going to be seeking a change in the practice of allowing someone to remain in their position while they are under investigation by people working under them,” she added. “The issue at Loudoun Valley High School is that, because people stuck their necks out to talk to investigators and file complaints against the very administration that evaluates them and then waited almost a year to even have their complaints acknowledged, the trust factor has been so decimated,” she said. “To pull everyone together and say let’s start afresh would be an extremely difficult thing to do.” n

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he Loudoun Preservation Society and the county’s Joint Architectural Review Board teamed up Thursday night to honor those working to preserve Loudoun’s historic sites. The 2014 LPS Preservationist of the Year award was presented to Betsee Parker, owner of Huntlands and Farmer’s Delight near Middleburg. Parker has restored the historic Huntlands house, gardens and slave quarters, which she nominated to the National Register of Historic Places. She also purchased the Unison Store and donated it to the Unison Preservation Society for use as a community center. The awards ceremony was held in The Thomas Birkby House garden in Leesburg, courtesy of owners Judy Kozacik and Ron Rust, who have hosted the event for the past seven years. A highlight of the annual event is a reception, with catering provided by students of the Culinary Arts Program at the C.S. Monroe Technology Center. The students received a rousing round of applause for their work. LPS President Lori Kimball opened the event, noting the society is an all-volunteer organization and since 1973 has awarded $880,000 to Loudoun nonprofits and governments for architectural conservation and historical projects through its annual grant program. Among them, she listed churches and cemeteries, historic portrait repairs at Morven Park, repairing pre-Civil War graffiti in a church in Unison, booklets and written tour guides for the Mosby Heritage Area

Association. Mosby Heritage Area Association Director of Education Rich Gillespie said it was heartening to find an organization in the county that makes small grant awards, which make all the difference to the county’s various history and preservation organizations. “Our focus is education—that’s where we get a little extra bit of money,” that enables the nonprofit to promote history to young people, he said. “We need to get kids interested.” Accepting her award, Parker said she was a believer in history being entwined with land conservation. The restoration at Huntlands had been a labor of love, for herself and her team, she said. It’s taken a year so far—and she’s not finished yet. Much of the work was hand sawn and fitted. “We tried to preserve as much as we could,” Parker said. Parker credited her team, many of whom were present, headed by farm manager Jerry Coxey. “I am the most blessed landowner in Loudoun to have such a manager,” she said. Parker said she could hardly call the restoration “work,” when she loved every step of it—the stops and starts, the analysis, and the rethinking of it all. The end result, after taking the purist route, was very satisfactory. The Joint Architectural Review Board is comprised of representatives from each of the county’s historic districts. Leesburg BAR representative and architect Dieter Meyer led the JARB awards presentation, assisted by representatives from the Leesburg, Middleburg, Purcellville and county board of architectural review. The JARB awards include Community Blue Ribbon

awards, mostly for projects outside the historic districts. The winners of the signage excellence award were: • Journeymen Saddlers in Middleburg and Phillips Farm, owned by the Waterford Foundation. The Journeymen sign was hand carved 39 years ago and presented a lasting impact, based on the Saddlers Guild chartered in London in 1351, and was lauded for being a well-crafted and sensitive design. The informational signs for a self-guided tour at the Phillips Farm pull-off, installed through a grant by the Waterford Foundation, gave a good interpretation of the history and natural environment of the land. • Excellence in new construction awards went to the new Saint John the Apostle Roman Catholic church on North King Street in Leesburg and Salamander Resort & Spa in Middleburg. Calling the church “a substantial” addition to the northern end of town, Meyer praised the way the building’s mass was broken up to produce a good flow. While its design reflected a much earlier era, its materials and design were in Leesburg’s traditional style. “It is clearly not a copy,” Meyer said. The Leesburg BAR approved the plans in one sitting—a rare occurrence, according to Meyer. Salamander Inn & Resort’s stone and stucco project was recognized for its excellent blending into the natural character of the surrounding countryside as well as fitting in with the town, and respecting Middleburg’s character. Meyer said the 168-room facility was environmentally sensitive and lauded its conservation easement on much of the land.

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• Excellence in restoration and rehabilitation awards went to Catoctin Creek Distilling Company in Purcellville and to Gail and Perry Epes in the Goose Creek Historic District. Scott and Becky Harris were lauded for adapting the 1921 Buick dealership that had passed through numerous ownerships, most recently the Sam Case cabinet making business, and converting the premises to their new distillery and tasting room. The work involved structural work to the masonry, windows and doors, new plumbing and mechanical systems and installation of a solar panel that provides 80 percent of the distillery’s energy needs. The project was financed locally and used historic preservation tax credits. Gail and Perry Epes bought a simple log structure dating to 1760, probably the oldest in the Goose Creek district, and with the help of stonemason Allen Cochran, began its restoration. The JARB praised the Epes not only for a well-done restoration of an 18th century building, but also their dedication to preserving a small building without expecting it to meet contemporary expectations. The four Community Blue Ribbon awards recipients were: • the Loudoun Coalition Rural Roads Committee, • Goodstone Inn, • the Bridges’ Schoolhouse Restoration at Claude Moore Park, and • the Town of Leesburg for the 50th anniversary of the Leesburg Old & Historic District. Members of the Rural Roads Committee—Mitch Diamond, Al Van Huyck, Douglas Kemmerer, Su Webb, Henry Plaster, Bonnie Mattingly, Ed Gorski—were hailed for tireless work in the effort to preserve Loudoun’s distinctive and numerous graveled rural roads through a county-led initiative to persuade the Virginia Department of Transportation it would be more cost-effective to maintain those roadbeds rather than build new paved roads. The effort was successful in the 2014 General Assembly, thanks to State Sen. Jill Vogel (R-27) and Del. Randy Minchew (R-10). Locally, the initiative received strong support from Supervisors Geary Higgins (R-Catoctin) and Janet Clarke (R-Blue Ridge). Loudoun’s numerous gravel roads and stonewalls are essential features of its scenic countryside and a draw to visitors. The Goodstone Inn off Snake Hill Road northwest of Middleburg was cited for the protection and continued preservation of the former early 20th century estate, whose land ownership dates to the mid-1700s. The remaining buildings have been converted and enhanced to create a luxurious 18-room country inn and retreat. The property is a prime example of the best heritage resources management by owner Mark Betts. The county’s 1870s Bridges Schoolhouse at Claude Moore Park was selected for the meticulous restoration done by local preservation specialist and builder Mike Skinner, who brought the small one-room school back from a dilapidated state to its former appearance. The final award went to the Town of Leesburg to mark the 50th anniversary of the creation of the Leesburg Board of Architectural Review and the Old & Historic District in 1963—three years before the enactment of the National Historic Preservation Act. Meyer cited the foresight of leaders—the late B. Powell Harrison and former Town Councilman Stanley Caulkins— in establishing the district and the town’s Board of Architectural Review. Caulkins was on hand for the presentation, joining Mayor Kristen Umstattd and Leesburg Town Councilwoman Kelly Burk. n

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the partnership, hence its role in awarding the contract. A Loudoun stakeholders committee will work with the consultant in drafting the study and business plan, which are scheduled to be presented to the town, the county and state officials, by the end of the year. For the match to the state grant, the town and county each will contribute $4,375 toward the hiring of the consultant and the remaining portion will involve in-kind contributions of staff time from county and town staff members. In other business, the council deferred action on an application by Patrick Henry College to amend the town’s Comprehensive Plan to permit the rezoning of two parcels, the first from Office/Light Industrial to Institutional, and the second from Low-Density Residential to Institutional. The latter land use designation includes public and semi-public buildings and facilities including schools, community centers, public utilities, churches and colleges, at an unspecified density. Parcel A is located at the southeast quadrant of the Rt. 7/Rt. 287 intersec-

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trained workforce. The 2013 Loudoun County Rural Economy Business Development Strategy noted that without additional staffing and grape production, consumer demand likely would outpace Loudoun’s ability to supply wine from locally sourced fruit. As a first step to solving those problems, five representatives from the Town of Purcellville, Loudoun County Department of Economic Development and Northern Virginia Community College visited the SheltonBadgett North Carolina Center for Viticulture and Enology at Surry Community College last June. The delegation came home impressed by what it saw, in well-trained viticulturists and grape production—so impressed that both the county and town pursued the state grant in the hopes of establishing a similar program in Loudoun. Virginia Tech’s Office of Economic Development’s well-rounded proposal beat out four other bids. The town is the lead applicant in

the green and white courtesy shuttle provided by the Round Hill Baptist Church to the parade line-up point. Or, those parking closer to the line-up can ride the shuttle back to their cars after the parade. The scene then shifts to the Town Park Pavilion, for the entertainment, which has a great roster this year— including the Woodgrove High School Photos Courtesy of Dave Levinson Jazz Band, Last Ham Standing, HomeDignity goes out the window during the pie-eating contest at the Round Hill Hometown Festival. town Harmony, The Immortals, The Old Flames and the Round Hill’s Got Talent open mic show, organized by always there, ready to immortalize the event. opportunity for singers, dancers, poets, comedithe Round Hill Arts Center. Simultaneously, there will be children’s ans and others to show off their talents on the The jazz band kicks off the day’s entertain- amusements ongoing from 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. pavilion stage. Ages 12 and up may sign up online ment schedule at 10 a.m., setting the scene for the in several locations near the Town Park, includ- at www.roundhillartscenter.org. annual Memorial Ceremony and wreath laying ing Dr. Sean Grady’s parking lot at 2 W. Loudoun The long day heads into the final events at for those fallen in the line of duty, that is sched- St., which will host the popular rock wall and—a sundown as tables are set up and picnic blankets uled to begin at 10:45 a.m. Loudoun County new feature this year—a dunk tank to raise funds spread across the grass at the Town Park for the High School graduate and U.S. Marine Adam for the Upper Loudoun Little League. Players get community dinner. There will be multiple venShatarsky will be the featured speaker. Shatar- the chance to send their coaches swimming, all dors with a pay-as-you-eat format. Savoir Fare sky walked across the country to raise money for the cause. offers special to-go meals, available by pre-order for The Wounded Walk. Moving to the stage Another popular annual treat is the Round and packaged to be picked up at the restauentertainment, improv group Last Ham Standing Hill Volunteer Fire department’s open house and rant beforehand. Hill High Market and Butterfly performs at 11:30 a.m., followed by Hometown pig roast, which will take place from 10 a.m. to Gourmet also will be selling dinner items a la Harmony at 12:15 p.m. and The Immortals at 2 p.m. Other lunch options include grilled items carte, while the Round Hill Mt. Zion Baptist 12:30 p.m. The ever-popular pie-eating contest from Tammy’s Diner, festival food favorites from Church will be frying up fish sandwiches in the takes place at 1:30 p.m., followed by The Old Savoir Fare and salads from Butterfly Gourmet. park. Premium beer and wine will be available Flames at 2:30 p.m. The Round Hill’s Got Talent Snack options, including popcorn, Hawaiian ice, for purchase, so bring ID and leave the cooler at showcase of local skills is at 3:30 p.m. The Spruce nuts, chips and ice cream, will be available for home. Brothers perform at 5:30 p.m. to get everyone in purchase throughout the afternoon. The evening ends with a free concert by the mood for Magick Kat’s evening concert under Mid-afternoon, at 3 p.m., the first heats of Magick Kat, which will perform as residents sit the stars. the Round Hill Downhill Derby will be run, as back and relax in lawn chairs or on blankets, or Those who’ve never watched the pie-eating young riders in pairs of soap box derby cars fly kick off their shoes and head for the dance floor. contest have a treat in store as everyone—kids, down North Locust Street. This year, there will be For more information, and for 5K and adults and local “celebs” vie to cram as much separate divisions for “kit” cars and those that are Derby Race registration forms, advance orders of chocolate cream pie down their throats as possi- homemade. The cars will be on display before the festival T-shirts and the entertainment schedule, ble during what Festival Communications Chair race next to antique cars at the Round Hill United go to www.hometownfestival.org or www.faceKim Ramsey calls “60 frantic seconds.” It’s the Methodist Church. book.com/rhhometownfestival. n perfect photo op, and family and friends are The 3:30-5 p.m. open mic session is an

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• The Land Trust of Virginia had a successful 16th annual Garden Party to Save Virginia’s Countryside Sunday. Just shy of 300 guests Middleburg enjoyed local foods, wines and beer as they strolled through the gardens at Mimi Abel Smith’s Hickory House Farm, south of town. Abel Smith was named the LTV 2013 Conservationist of the Year. LTV Executive Director John Magistro said the turnout was great, “the weather was lovely, the grounds were spectacular,” and all in all the occasion was a perfect reflection of the event title. LTV President Carole Taylor presented awards to Lori Keenan and Sean McGuinness from Fauquier County as LTV Steward of the Year; Rodian and Melisa Cantacuzene of Loudoun County as LTV Landowner of the Year; and George and Rab Thompson of Fauquier County as Conservationist of the Year.

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More than 1,000 runners took part in this year’s Loudoun Lyme 5K/1K Run/Walk event, held Sunday in Brambleton in Ashburn. The event raises awareness about the disease and promotes prevention measures. Lyme disease afflicts more than 300,000 Americans each year and Loudoun has the highest number of cases in Virginia.

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• Northern Virginia’s largest pick-your-own strawberry patch at Great Country Farms will kick off its season with the farm’s signature Bluemont Strawberry Jubilee event, held May 24-25 and May 31- June 1. In the late 1970s farmer Bob Zurschmeide used to load his truck and share his harvest with former co-workers in Washington, DC. That became so popular, Zurschmeide and his family decided to invite people to come out and pick their own berries. It was the jubilee that made the Zurschmeides realize how much people cared about fresh food, and where it came from. Today’s jubilee is a far bigger event—including live music, pie eating and tart tossing contests, even an improbably named Diaper Derby, in which babies 9-12 months old crawl across a finish line to win fun prizes. People who want to pick their own berries are advised to arrive early (by 9:15 a.m.) to get the first wagon rides to the fields. U-pick will be open on Saturdays of the jubilee, while supplies last—usually to about 11 a.m. Those who prefer a lazier timeframe can pick up pre-picked berries in the farm store. Jubilee weekends also feature strawberry ice cream, chocolate-dipped strawberries and strawberry rhubarb pie. Hours over both weekends are 9 a.m.-6 p.m. daily. For more information, go to www.greatcountryfarms.com.

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• Singer-songwriter and teacher Kyle Matthews will share his unusual combination of inventive songwriting and spoken-word presentation with the congregation of Harmony United Hamilton Methodist Church in Hamilton June 8. Matthews has been in demand throughout his 25-year music career with his “see-for-yourself” music. His mix of words and music bridges the gap between inspiration and entertainment, he says. His songs, including “We Fall Down,” have

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• Purcellville’s inaugural Music and Arts Festival at Fireman’s Field Saturday exceeded expectations, according to Purcellville Parks and Recreation Committee Chairman Chris Purcellville Bledsoe. “It was fantastic, and better than we had ever hoped for,” Bledsoe said Monday, adding that everyone he spoke to—vendors, musicians, artists, sponsors and attendees, “had great things to say.” Even those vendors whose sales were not as much as they had hoped still approved of the event and were ready to sign up for next year. The addition of an art component to the former Rock the Field musical event really helped and was enthusiastically received, Bledsoe said. He was impressed with the quality of art shown by the 30-plus artists, as well as that of youth artists’ work submitted by local schools. There are things to improve on, and the board met Tuesday to consider feedback, with a view to making changes well ahead of next year’s festival. • Purcellville leaders have alerted anyone driving through town it means business about wearing seat belts. Announcing its adherence to the national “Click it or Ticket” program May 19-June 12, the Town Council unanimously approved a proclamation signed by Mayor Bob Lazaro during its May 13 meeting. Noting that in Virginia 54 percent of all traffic fatalities, or 310 deaths, were caused through drivers and passengers not wearing seat belts, the resolution warned drivers to be buckled up day and night. • The Town Council has awarded a contract to Fuog InterBuild Inc. to construct a shared used path along A Street—from Orchard Brook Court to Valley Springs Drive. The pathway will provide a linkage from the Hirst Farm and Locust Grove subdivisions to Blue Ridge Middle School. The Fuog InterBuild Inc. base bid was the lowest among three responses, at $255,888, according to the town.

been recorded by more than 70 major artists in different genres, and have won the Dove, Stellar, GMA and numerous ASCAP and BWI awards. Matthews will be at the church for the 9:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. services.

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“Officially, that regional summer school model has all been eliminated by School Board action. There will be some services, but it won’t be as extensive in time or number of students served.”

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Summer school is one of several programs the Loudoun County School Board cut, or scaled down, as it adopted its $912 million operating budget for FY15.

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hau Pham describes C.S. Monroe Technology Center as his autistic son’s academic savior. Ian Pham is one of the first special education students to be successfully integrated into the programs at the vocational technical school. He joined the school’s horticulture and masonry programs four years ago, and seems to have found his niche. “It’s been an eye-opening experience to see all he can do,” Pham said of his son. “And the boys in his masonry class have sort of adopted him, and treat him like a brother.” Over the past two weeks, Ian teamed up with those same classmates to build a brick sign in front of Saint John the Apostle Catholic Church. It was a hands-on lesson for the masonry

class, and it satisfied Ian’s Eagle Scout project requirements. “He approached us with the idea and we liked it, so it all just came together,” Monroe Tech masonry instructor Paul Coates said. Ian graduates this year and will enter a program called Community and Schools Together, which will offer a job coach and other support as he searches for his first job. His father says he would love to see his son land an apprenticeship where he can use his masonry skills. Pam Thompson, the teacher assistant who’s worked with Ian through high school, has high hopes that Ian will do well wherever he lands. “This child has exceeded everyone’s expectations, and I think he’ll keep doing that.” — Danielle Nadler

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Ian Pham works on the foundation for a brick sign he and his masonry classmates at C.S. Monroe Technology Center are building. The project not only satisfies his Eagle Scout requirements, but also marks the end of a successful four years at the vocational technical school.

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eritage High School teacher Kevin Vigil was named Shenandoah University’s Teacher of the Year in Loudoun County. In nomination letters from students and fellow teachers, Vigil was described as a passionate and inspiring educator. And those characteristics were certainly on display at the Loudoun County School Board meeting last Tuesday night as the award was presented. As he formally received the award, Vigil talked about some of his favorite moments in education; about teaching a deaf student guitar and about taking some of his most talented students to perform alongside world- renowned musicians, such as the Los Angeles Yale Quartet and the Canadian Guitar Quartet. “I didn’t do anything. I just opened the door,” Vigil said. “As a teacher it’s exciting to set the stage for an opportunity and, once the stage is set, I simply sit back and I enjoy watching while the magic unfolds.” Leesburg Town Councilwoman Kelly Burk,

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cipal, dean and secretary are brought on to oversee the 20-day operation. But the $1.2 million to fund the bulk of the summer school program was eliminated from the school system’s budget for next fiscal year. “Officially, that regional summer school model has all been eliminated by School Board action,” Sharon Ackerman, assistant superintendent of Instructional Services, said. “There will be some services, but it won’t be as extensive in time or number of students served.”

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who presented the award to Vigil, cited comments from some of his colleagues, students and students’ parents in their nomination letters. One student said, “He is the reason I am pursuing a music degree.” And a fellow teacher said, “He is the best

teacher I have worked with in all my 34 years of teaching.” Vigil joined the faculty at Heritage in 2005 and is director of the Heritage Guitar Ensemble. Prior to his position with the Loudoun school system, he spent 15 years as a classical guitar teacher, performer, composer and author. He has organized several countywide events to help bring Loudoun County Public Schools’ guitar program international attention. He organized the world premiere of “Shiki: Seasons of Japan” by Shingo Fujii, in which guitar students and faculty performed with the Grammy Award-winning Los Angeles Guitar Quartet. He also organized the world premiere of “Cascade” by Omid Zoufonoun, which was commissioned by the Guitar Foundation of America. He works with the after-school English Language Learner program to give bilingual guitar students an opportunity to tutor beginning guitar students in their native language of Spanish. He also volunteers as the recording engineer for the Friends and Family Chamber Orchestra, is an assistant Sunday school teacher at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church in Springfield and

co-author of “Guitar 101,” which is used in many secondary schools and colleges and universities across the country. Vigil was selected as Loudoun’s Teacher of the Year from a group of 21 finalists who were honored at a reception April 24 at REHAU Inc. in Leesburg. Shenandoah University created its Teacher of the Year Award for Loudoun County 19 years ago to recognize teachers for excellence in the specialized areas of education. It is designed to compliment The Washington Post’s Agnes Meyer Outstanding Teacher Awards, which honors traditional classroom teachers. Shenandoah University’s Teacher of the Year Award has recognized teachers of music, art, special education, reading, English as a second language and kindergarten, said Burk, a special education teacher who helped establish the award. “Each of the teachers of the year have very special characteristics,” she said. “They all are experts in their fields, they all are dedicated to students learning and they all love the art of teaching.” n

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road Run High School senior Cameron Riordan, 18, knows where his future is headed, thanks to a letter of appointment from the esteemed U.S. Air Force Academy. Admission to the Colorado Springs-based academy carries a four-year scholarship and kicks off with a summer training program in June. There, Cameron plans to major in geospatial science before launching a career as an intelligence officer within the Air Force. The teen was born in Kampala, Uganda, where his Australian-born mother and American father helped develop a secondary school. The family moved to the United States when Cameron was 3 years old. But he’s since made several

trips back to his native country, and also visited Egypt and Colombia among others, and seeing how the underprivileged live in those countries is what sparked his desire to join the service. “I wanted to experience the world from a bigger perspective than just me and America,” he said. “Rather than get a regular engineering degree from another college I think the Air Force will give me a great opportunity to get out, see the world and have a great impact on other people around the globe.” He’s kept busy at Broad Run with advanced courses in calculus, geography, international relations and aerospace engineering. He’s been cocaptain of the swim team, a member of Boy Scouts of America and an active member of the National Honor Society for the past two years. When he didn’t have his nose in textbooks, which earned him a 4.0 GPA last quarter, Cameron took part in the Civil Air Patrol cadettraining program for young adults who aspire to take on leadership roles in the Air Force. As he enters the next phase of his life, Cameron looks back on the biggest lesson he has learned: keep an eye on the big picture. “If you have a direction or a plan for your life then there’s often a lot of different ways to achieve your goals and, by keeping the big picture in mind, you won’t lose sight of where you want to be.” — April Grant

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Education Plans call for it, as a legal requirement. It also will allow high school students to make up failed credits or get a jump-start on course work, but only for a starting fee of $325 per course. High school seniors who are a few credits short of graduating also still can make them up through online courses—as opposed to a typical classroom setting—and a summer commencement ceremony is planned for August, as it is every year. “The high schools have also been working with kids who may be on the bubble” to encourage them to get caught up before the end of the school year,” Ackerman said. But the number of students served through summer school will almost be cut in half. “That concerns me,” Ackerman said. The budget season that came to a close three weeks ago is Ackerman’s last, and one of the most difficult since she’s led the Instructional Services Department over the last 15 years. The adopted budget for next fiscal year is about $40 million less than the one drawn up by Superintendent Edgar B. Hatrick, Ackerman and other senior staff members. While the final dollar amount is $68 million more than the current fiscal year, school leaders said it was not enough to pay for the opening of three new schools and the addition of 2,375 students this fall. “All of the cuts concern me because we would not have put it in the budget to start with if we didn’t think it was what we needed to meet the needs of the students,” Ackerman said. “They all will mean, frankly, that we’ll be doing

business differently.” Any available funds will be targeted toward helping the students who are most at risk of falling behind if their education is put on hold for almost three months. Principals of schools with a high number of struggling students have been invited to apply for state “Standards of Learning remediation” funding to provide a couple of weeks of summer school in August. And Loudoun’s four Title 1 schools—Guilford, Sugarland, Sully and Rolling Ridge elementary schools—receive additional federal funding to pay for extra support for their students. Rolling Ridge has invited students who most need remediation to a STEM camp three hours a day for four weeks this summer. “It will be less time for the kids than we normally provide, but because we have more federal funding we’re able to work it in,” Rolling Ridge Principal Andrew Davis said. He called the elimination of traditional summer school disappointing, “but unfortunately difficult decisions had to be made.” Research shows that kids lose one to two reading levels over the summer, Davis said. “That’s pretty significant. So if we can do anything to keep that support consistent to where we’re not having to spend the first quarter of the school year getting them caught back up we’ve already done ourselves and the kids a huge service.” Rolling Ridge is also sending students home with two to three books to read while they’re out of school. Davis noted, convincing kids to add reading to their list of summer activities will go a long way to keep them from losing academic ground. n

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WINNER: THE COOLEY GALLERY  The gallery founded by the popular Redskins tight end Chris Cooley three years ago was cited not only for its support of the arts, but also its efforts promoting nonprofits by holding special events for furry animals and other benefactors. Cooley, who last year bought a new building on North King Street as a future home for the gallery, thanked the crowd for making him feel at home in Leesburg. “Thanks for making me feel like I belong here and that I never want to leave.”

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HONORABLE MENTION: CROOKED RUN BREWING As a home-brewer, Jake Endres won several medals for his beers at competitions, including a first place prize at his first home brewer competition at the Palmetto State Brewer’s Open at age 24. He used a Kickstarter campaign to secure funding to open a farmhouse nano brewery. Last year, he moved his

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operation into retail space at Market Station downtown. Crooked Run’s beers now can be found on the shelves at several local stores, such as Whole Foods.

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Photoworks owners Neil Steinberg and KD Kidder are congratulated by Mayor Kristen Umstattd after winning the Public Art Award.

• THE COMMUNITY STEWARD AWARD: Celebrates a business or organization that actively contributes its time, talent and

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Frontier Expansion To Boost Dulles

he announcement that Frontier Airlines plans to start “focus-city” service to Dulles Airport may allow Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority leaders to breathe a little easier. The airline May 13 announced that it would begin serving the airport in August and September with 68 weekly flights using 168seat Airbus A320 aircraft.

The new arrival is not likely to impact the dominant position of United Airlines, which controls about two-thirds of the passenger total at the airport. But it will serve as a shot in the arm for Dulles, which has seen United scale back service and other carriers decamp to Reagan National Airport and BaltimoreWashington International Thurgood Marshall Airport. The airline’s arrival represents “a sig-

nificant, positive development for passengers,” said Jack Potter, president of the airports’ authority. The airline expects to begin service Aug. 19 from Dulles to Atlanta, Charlotte, Orlando, Minneapolis/St. Paul, Chicago and Tampa. Service to Cincinnati, Detroit, Fort Lauderdale, Las Vegas, Memphis, Fort Myers, St. Louis and St. Augustine/Jacksonville is slated to begin Sept. 8.

“We believe Frontier has tapped a segment of the market that has the potential to expand much further at Dulles,” said Rob Yingling, a spokesman for the airports’ authority, which operates Dulles and Reagan National. Frontier, which has been in operation for 20 years as a low-cost, few-frills airline, currently serves more than 75 destinations across the United States. n

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• Kera Wooten has been promoted to director of Dining Services at Ashby Ponds, one of 17 retirement communities managed by Erickson Living. Wooten has worked with Erickson Living in a variety of capacities for nearly 14 years. As the director of Dining Services, Wooten will oversee a staff of more than 130 employees including, chefs, restaurant managers, service managers, catering staff and servers. The community offers a full service restaurant and a café; this summer, a new building will open at the community providing residents with an additional dining venue. Wooten has more than 17 years of experience serving seniors through dining and culinary services. Prior to joining Erickson Living, she was employed by Marriott International-Senior Living Services as a dining services manager in Wilmington, DE, and Fort Belvoir. In 2000, Wooten joined Kera Wooten Greenspring, an Erickson Living community in Springfield, where she worked as a service manager, staff development manager, and restaurant manager. In 2013, she joined Ashby Ponds as a restaurant manager.

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• Sterling jewelry designer Kathy Salamone will be the featured designer on JTV (Jewelry Television) from 10 a.m. to noon June 9. JTV is the nation’s premier television network highlighting jewelry design, training and sales. S a l a m o n e s’ jewelry has been on display at numerous retailers t h rou g h out Virginia and Washington, DC, including Keith Lipert Gallery in Georgetown, for the past five years. She Kathy Salamone received her degree in fine arts from VCU, and was trained in Italy at the renowned Accademia delle Arti Orafe in Rome. Her work can be viewed at www.tailoredtreasure.com. Her JTV appearance is part of their Jewel School program. She will be demonstrating how to work with the Beadalon brand wire and solid rings to create trendy necklaces, bracelets, and rings.

• Luck Stone has signed on with The Nature Generation as a sustainable partner. Luck Stone will provide cornerstone financial support that allows nonprofits to make environmental stewardship education accessible to youth across the region. Luck Stone was a key participant in the creation of the organization’s Education on Energy and the Environment (E3) classroom games, which are available for free to teachers throughout Virginia and across the nation. Luck Stone is also the primary supporter in building the next generation of E3 games, scheduled for release this fall. With a $40,000 grant from Luck Stone, The Nature Generation will be able to improve the technology of the games to make them accessible online to teachers and students and enhance the content to address current environmental topics, encourage critical thinking and inspire responsible environmental action.

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• The Loudoun County Chamber of Commerce has opened the nominations for the 20th Annual Small Business Awards. Anyone in the Loudoun community may nominate a deserving business, entrepreneur or nonprofit organization in one of eight categories. Nominations will be accepted through Aug. 15. To access the nomination form, go to www.loudounchamber.org and click on the Small Business Awards page under events. The nomination form also is available at www. loudounchamber.org/Small-Business-Awards. In November, all Small Business Awards nominees, finalists and winners will be recognized before a room of more than 400 of Loudoun County’s top business and community leaders.

• The Loudoun Federal Contractor Group will hold its next networking session 5:307:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 27 at the Mason Enterprise Center, 202 Church St. in Leesburg. The program is offered by the Loudoun Small Business Development Center and sponsored by TD Bank. Neophytes and veterans wanting to move forward on their contracting goals are welcome. The event is free, but preregistration at LoudounSBDC.eventbrite.com is requested.

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• Guaranty Self Storage celebrated the opening of its new Aldie facility located at 24195 Millstream Drive this week during a ceremony that featured Del. David Ramadan (R-87), Supervisor Matt Letourneau (R-Dulles) and free ice cream. The new facility is the first of its kind in the Aldie, Stone Ridge, South Riding area. It features 700 storage units totaling more than 79,000 square feet of space available for rent. In addition, the facility is gated with keypad access, features well-lit drive lanes that can accommodate oversized trucks, and 24-hour high definition video surveillance. Guaranty Self Storage has been the largest self-storage provider in Loudoun County since its first facility opened in 1997. The company has expanded to include facilities in Ashburn, Leesburg and Chantilly.

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• Leesburg-based K2M Group Holdings, Inc. last week closed its initial public offering of 8.825 million shares of common stock at a price of $15 per share. The medical device company designs, develops and commercializes innovative and proprietary complex spine technologies, techniques and minimally invasive procedures. The offering resulted in net proceeds of approximately $120 million, after deducting underwriting discounts and estimated offering expenses. The company used a portion of the net proceeds from the offering to retire all outstanding debts. Funds also will be used for working capital and general corporate purposes.

calories than traditional wines. The wine captures floral notes, ripe apple and prickly pear characters, and shows palate length and freshness. Starting in June, Bogati Bodega B-Thin Pinot Gris will be available for purchase. The winery uses winemaking methods to lower the wine’s total alcohol by volume to 10.2 percent without sacrificing any of the wine’s flavor and fruity character. “Many wine consumers are interested in becoming healthy and trying light wines, skepticism about taste have been the biggest obstacles,” CEO Jim Bogaty stated. “But with the B-Thin wine, we’ve found the perfect solution; a flavorful wine that offer the health conscious consumers a wine that truly translates into a fine wine experience.” The winery is located off Rt. 7 just west of Round Hill.

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ver the past four seasons, the Stone Bridge girls soccer program established itself as one of the best in Northern Virginia. The Bulldogs won two Northern Region championships and a Group AAA state title in that span while compiling an overall record of 67-8-7. A group of six players—Arian Alston (Florida Atlantic), Carson Cyphers (Virginia Commonwealth), Corinne Giroux (William & Mary), Ashley Herndon (James Madison), Emily Lung (Loyola) and Murielle Tiernan (Virginia Tech)—were instrumental in that success. They have since moved on to college soccer, leaving behind a legacy difficult to equal. But the 2014 Bulldogs are doing their best to meet those expectations and more. Stone Bridge entered this week’s Potomac District/ Conference 14 tournament boasting an 11-2-1 record and was ready to show it can win without that talented sextet. Stone Bridge was the No. 3 seed in the district tournament and hosted sixth-seeded Potomac Falls in Wednesday’s opening round, after this paper’s deadline. No. 4 Tuscarora entertained fifth-seeded Freedom in the other first-round contest. A victory by the Bulldogs would earn them a trip to face neighborhood rival No. 2 Broad Run in Friday’s semifinals, with the other winner meeting top-seeded Briar Woods. The championship and third-place games are scheduled for Tuesday, with the top three teams advancing to the Group 5A North Region tournament. The departure of the six seniors after last season meant changes for Stone Bridge in 2014. Not only did the two most prolific scorers in

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Bulldog history—Herndon (school records with 29 goals in 2010 and 101 goals in her career) and Tiernan (two-time All-Metropolitan Washington Player of the Year)—move on, but the heart of the defense also was gone. Stone Bridge head coach Joan Windows knew the cupboard was not bare. Players like junior goalkeeper Hailey Corpe joined senior Megan Della Penna and sophomores Briana Alston and Brigitte Deel in filling the void on defense, while senior Nieko Ridley, sophomore Lindsay Gallagher and freshmen Emily Fox and Alex Addington became the offensive standouts. “We were lucky enough to have other good

Stone Bridge coach Joan Windows encourages her team prior to its game against Chantilly.

players along with the six seniors,” Windows said of the past few years. “They may not have had a lot of playing time, but they were quality players waiting for their chance. “They’re good, they’re young, and they want it,” Windows added. “They’re all kind of starting from the same point and they are all helping each other, going through it together. It’s been harder moving into a new conference

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against quality teams. It’s been a learning experience, but it’s been a fun season.” Corpe allowed just six goals this season and posted 61 saves to go along with 10 shutouts. The Bulldogs did not allow a goal until their ninth game of the season as the defense gelled in front of the goalkeeper. The offense may not be scoring goals in

bunches like it did with Herndon and Tiernan, but there is more balance to the Stone Bridge attack this season. “The previous years we focused on [Herndon and Tiernan] scoring goals, so this year more people are stepping up and contributing to the offense,” Della Penna said. “We’ve had Continued on Next Page

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or much of the second half Monday, the Briar Woods girls’ soccer team pressured the Broad Run goal with no success. The Falcons peppered the Spartans with shot after shot, but none could find the back of the net.   Finally, in the 79th minute, Briar Woods senior McKensey Ziegler made sure the Falcons would not go home without a win. Ziegler beat a Broad Run defender to a loose ball on the left side of the penalty area, turned back toward the middle and sent an eight-yard shot inside the left post to lift visiting Briar Woods to a 1-0 victory in a key Potomac District/Conference 14 game in Ashburn. The victory assured Briar Woods (9-21, 4-1 Potomac District) the top seed in this week’s district tournament. Broad Run (9-2-5, 3-1-1) earned the No. 2 seed despite the loss, and both the Falcons and Spartans drew byes into Friday’s semifinals. The opening round of the tournament, with all games played at the site of the higher seed, began Wednesday with

third-seeded Stone Bridge hosting No. 6 Potomac Falls, and No. 4 Tuscarora scheduled to face fifth-seeded Freedom. The championship and third-place games are scheduled for May 27, with the top three teams advancing to the Group 5A North Region tournament. “We just talked about not getting discouraged, keep hanging in as a team and work together until the ball finds the back of the net,” Briar Woods head coach Ann Vierkorn said of the Falcons in the second half. “We scored in the last minute to beat Tuscarora [on Friday] and it just shows they don’t give up, they are relentless and will keep working until time runs out. It paid off tonight.”   The Broad Run defense, led by sophomore goalkeeper Maddy Kopecky, repeatedly stymied the Briar Woods offense Monday. The Falcons held a 16-1 advantage in shots for the second half (22-4 for the game), but Kopecky had six saves over the final 40 minutes (nine for the game), many coming at point-blank range. In the 70th minute, Briar Woods freshman Kasia Kwitnieski gained a loose ball in the left side of the penalty area and sent a 15-yard shot toward the right post. Kopecky saved it. Then, in the 75th

minute, freshman Allyson Brown took a cross from the right and drilled an eightyard header toward the net, but Kopecky reacted quickly for the save. “[Kopecky] made some fantastic saves,” Vierkorn said. “Her positioning was really good, her reaction was really good. She definitely kept us out of the back of the net for a while there.”   As time wound down, the Spartans defense appeared to wear down, as well. With about a minute remaining in regulation, Ziegler utilized knowledge she’d gained during the game to give the Falcons their second straight last-minute victory. “[The defender] had been pushing it out to the outside the whole second half, so I picked up on her play and I went out there and beat her,” Ziegler said. “Then I just got the shot off, as it was one-on-one with the keeper.”   “It was frustrating, but it’s all part of the game,” Ziegler said of Broad Run’s defense in the second half. “Luckily we pulled through. We have a saying in the locker room that you fight for every inch. We kept telling ourselves in our heads to fight for every inch, that we didn’t want to play those extra 10 minutes [of overtime].” Continued on Next Page

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Both Ziegler and Vierkorn know the district tournament won’t be easy, but each is confident the Falcons will be ready. “We’re going in looking at it as one game at a time,” Ziegler said. “We’re not looking forward. You have to win this game and then

see what is next. We’re not worried about how far we’re going to go or any of that. Its just one game at a time.”   “It’s a very strong district and we know not to take any game lightly,” Vierkorn said. “Anybody can beat anybody on any given night. We just need to be prepared every night, being ready to play and execute. It’s a fun district to coach in.” n

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more of a full-team contribution. We are doing a little more of a short-passing, control game where before we could just kick it to them and let them create.”   “We try to have a formation and style of play that fits the players,” Windows said. “We’ve been able to have a nice possession game and move the ball around because the players are good technically. It’s just shifting to a different set of girls.”   That “different set of girls” is led by several newcomers to the program. Fox leads the Bulldogs with 11 goals and adds four assists, while Addington has five goals and three assists. Senior Ridley adds four goals, and Gallagher has developed into the playmaker with a team-high eight assists to go along with one goal. “We were welcomed quickly,” said Fox, who has spent time with the U-15 National Team. “My position is to score, so I just tried to do what they expected of me. It was different playing with so many older people, but it’s been fun.”   “They’ve stepped up a lot,” Della Penna said of the newcomers. “They’re the reason we’re having such a good season. It took a few games for everyone to get into the flow of things. But I think we’ve definitely come along pretty well considering it was such a new group of players.”   “When you know you have good players coming into the system, you have high expectations,” Windows said of the freshmen. “They’ve lived up to them. It’s hard to make the adjustment from club to high school soccer because it’s a different game. Ashley and Murielle stepped in their freshman year and didn’t miss a step. These girls were able to do the same thing and have done a

great job. “The hardest thing with these new offensive players coming in is you need a midfield that can support them,” Windows added. “Players like Lindsay and Brigitte have been a key. Brigitte is good at pushing up and creating offensive pushes, adding that extra player that causes their midfield to have to adjust.”   With the regular season complete, a new season begins with the conference, region and state playoffs. The Potomac District, featuring Briar Woods (2013 Group AA state runner-up) and Broad Run (four-time AA state champion from 2008-11) in addition to Stone Bridge and up-and-comer Tuscarora, is one of the strongest in Virginia and now, any loss is the end to the season. But Stone Bridge is not ready for its year to end. “We have a good balance of players and a good chemistry,” Windows said. “That makes a huge difference at the end of the year because they’re tired, they’re sore and prone to injury because they’re playing both high school and club games. When they’re able to come and be with players they enjoy being with and have fun, it takes the edge off.”   “I think if everyone stays healthy and keeps fresh legs, we should go far in the tournament,” Della Penna said. “We have a lot of talent on this team.”   And, the Bulldogs want to prove they can do it without the “Big Six.”   “They were a big reason why we were so successful, so it’s definitely nice to see we can still have a really successful season with them in college,” Della Penna said. “I’m proud of how we’ve developed this year.”  n

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hen 30 year-old Alicia Bruce took up knitting late last year, she was looking for a source for high quality yarns. She had a stop-the-car moment when she drove by Finch Sewing Studio on Loudoun Street in Leesburg. By Christmas, Bruce, a photographer and photo editor who lives in Lovettsville with her husband, was hooked on sewing and had joined the ranks of the modern “sewist” community that has sprung up around the studio. Finch studio, opened by Leesburg resident Nicole Morgenthau in July 2013, is part of a new generation of sewing studios that appeal to millennial and Generation X women, and part of a larger Do It Yourself (DIY) movement. For a certain segment of relatively young, well educated women, handcrafting is cool. “There’s a resurgence of DIY,” Morgenthau said. “We’re in this time

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Trinity Episcopal Church Sponsors Stable Tour May 24-25

n Memorial Day weekend, visitors to Middleburg can get a peek inside a dozen different farms and stables during the 55th annual Hunt Country Stable Tour, May 24-25, produced by Trinity Episcopal Church in Upperville. Trappe Hill Farm, 550 acres of field and forest bordering the Blue Ridge Mountains, is one such stop and is home to a varied colCourtesy of Salamander Resort lection of horses. Horses graze at the equestrian facility at Salamander Resort & Spa, one of several Owners Edie and Bruce

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Smart raise thoroughbreds they sell or race and also care for 11 retired horses. There will be mares and foals on view. Horse manager Wayne VanSant will swim horses in the pond at 11 a.m., 1:30 p.m. and 3 p.m. Petting opportunities include veteran horses and neighbor Amanda Raphaelson’s mother goat and three kids. Edie Smart, a retired Master of Foxhounds, will be on hand to discuss foxhunting and its traditions. Bruce Smart will discuss horse breeding theories. His tril-

ogy, “A Community of the Horse,” is an illustrated Stable Tour of Northern Virginia and available for purchase. The Smarts are ardent conservationists. Trappe Hill’s land is in conservation easement to save the bears, bobcats and wild turkeys living in its woods. A Piedmont Environmental Council member also will discuss that organization’s programs to preserve Virginia’s beautiful countryside. New for this year are six Continued on Page 40

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oudouners can groove into summer with classic rock favorites at the Tally Ho Theatre May 30 and 31. The Artimus Pyle Band channels Ronnie Van Zant’s Lynyrd Skynyrd and features the band’s legendary former drummer, who played with the band during the peak years of 1974-1977. Pyle and his band mates take the stage at 8 p.m. Friday, May 30, at the Tally Ho. General admission tickets are $25 for standing and $35 for seated. VIP tickets are $75.

The following night, California-based Zoso brings the sounds of Led Zeppelin to the venue. The band, known for showmanship and attention to detail, brings the authentic sounds (and the look) of Robert Plant, Jimmy Page, John Bonham and John Paul Jones. The show begins at 8 p.m. Saturday, May 31. Tickets are $15 in advance and $75 for VIP seating. For information and tickets, go to tallyholeesburg. com. n

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6-9 p.m., MacDowell Brew Kitchen, Leesburg. Contact: thewoundedwalk.org Live music, food and drink and silent auction to benefit the Wounded Walk, a Leesburgbased non-profit working for the advancement of treatment for wounded veterans.

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Blood Pressure Screenings

10 a.m.-noon, Carver Center, 200 Willie Palmer Way, Purcellville. Contact: www.inova.org/mobilehealth Inova Loudoun Hospital offers free blood pressure screenings.

Our Own Voice

7 p.m., Gum Spring Library, Gum Spring Library, 24600 Millstream Drive, Stone Ridge. Contact: library.loudoun.gov As part of Mental Health Awareness Month, Loudoun County Public Library presents the first in a series of discussions with residents on the challenges of living with mental illness and

11 a.m.-6 p.m., Hardcore Choppers, 44964 Underwood Lane, Sterling. Contact: www.ableforces.org

to describe their paths toward recovery.

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Last Ham Standing

8 p.m., Franklin Park Arts Center, 36441 Blueridge Lane, Purcellville. Contact: www.franklinparkartscenter. org This popular comedy show features laughs for the whole family. Tickets are $12 for adults, $10 for students and $8 for children.

Live Music: Sister Hazel

7 p.m. doors open, 8 p.m. music begins, Tally Ho Theatre, Tally Ho Theatre, Leesburg. Contact: www.tallyholeesburg. com Upbeat alt-rock from ’90s hit-makers. Tickets are $29 in advance. VIP tickets are $100

Live Music: The Farm Hands

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Ringing In Hope Memorial Day Run See listing above 9114 John Mosby Highway, Upperville. Contact: tiniryupperville.org or 540-592-3711 Visit 10 stops in Loudoun and Fauquier counties, including four new locations, and check out stables, carriage houses and equestrian training facilities. Tickets are $30 per person, free for children 12 and under. Same day tickets can be purchased at the church.

This fundraiser for Able Forces features a RideIn Bike Show, military displays, live music with special guest Nashville singer-songwriter Sam Tate, military nonprofits, Fairfax County police demonstration team, stunt riders, vendors, food and more. Able Forces provides emergency assistance and employment opportunities for wounded and disabled veterans, caregivers, and Continued on Next Page

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7:30 p.m., Barns of Rose Hill, 95 Chalmers Court, Berryville. Contact: director@barnsofrosehill.org or 540-955-2004 Hansbarger celebrates the release of his album “Dream of a Good Death” with a historical journey through the Civil War with stories and original songs. The album follows the journey of Confederate soldiers through the course of the war. Tickets are $12 in advance and $15 at the door.

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9 a.m.-5 p.m., Great Country Farms, Bluemont. Contact: www.greatcountryfarms.com Festivities include live music, pie eating and tart tossing contests, and the Diaper Derby race for babies 9-12 months. Arrive early for pick your own. Tickets are $12 for adults and $10 for children, 2 and under are free.

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5:30 p.m., Breaux Vineyards, 36888 Breaux Vineyards Lane, Purcellville. Contact: www. breauxvineyards.com The popular Frederick, MD-based quartet brings old time blues to Breaux’s fourth Friday music series.

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baptist.org The Nashville-based Farm Hands are one of the country’s top bluegrass gospel groups. Admission is free but seating is limited.

8 a.m., One Loudoun, Ashburn. Contact: www.ringinginhope.com Event features 10K, 5K and 1K runs and a performance from Ashburn’s own Kaitlyn Maher, a finalist on “America’s Got Talent.” Proceeds benefit charities including Operation Renewed Hope Foundation, Service Source and the Wounded Warrior Project. Race day registration starts at 6:30 a.m.

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11 a.m.-1 p.m., Balls Bluff Battlefield, Leesburg. Contact: www.nvrpa.org/park/ball_s_bluff Northern Virginia Regional Park Authority offers free guided battlefield tours every Saturday and Sunday through November.

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8 a.m., 11661 Harpers Ferry Road, Neersville. Contact: 540-554-2542 or jcoleman@loudounwildlife.org The Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy leads a bird walk at the Blue Ridge Center for Environmental Stewardship, a 900-acre preserve in northwestern Loudoun County. The prop-

erty includes diverse wildlife habitats, including meadows, streams and heavily forested slopes. Meet at the Education Center; bring binoculars.

Sunday, May 25

Morven Park Foxhound Show

8:30 a.m., Morven Park, 17263 Southern Planter Lane, Leesburg. Contact: www.morvenpark.org Sponsored by the Virginia Foxhound Club, this is the largest foxhound show in the world. Event is free for spectators. Bring a picnic and enjoy the show.

Mt. Zion Old Baptist Church Guided Tour

1-5 p.m., 40309 John Mosby Highway, Aldie. Contact: 703-327-9777 Used as a place of worship from 1851-1980, Mt. Zion and its cemetery witnessed fighting during the Civil War and also served as a hospital. Guided tours will be offered every fourth Sun-

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GCF Strawberry Jubilee 9 a.m.-5 p.m., See May 24 listing.

Willowcroft Picnic Contest and Live Music

11:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Willowcroft Farm Vineyards, 38906 Mt. Gilead Road, Leesburg. Contact: 703-777-8161 or susan@willowcroftwine.com, www.willowcroftwine.com The best picnic spread wins three bottles of Willowcroft’s award-winning wine. Winners do not need to be present at the end of the day to win. Mike Hill provides live music 2-5 p.m.

Balls Bluff Battlefield Tours See May 24 listing.

Monday, May 26

Family Health Day At Ida Lee May 31 he Loudoun chapters of the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority and the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity are hosting a Family Health and Unity Day at Ida Lee Park in Leesburg 1-5 p.m. Saturday, May 31. The event features fun activities to get your heart pumping, including double dutch jump roping, Tae Kwan Do demonstrations, Zumba, hula-

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hooping and more. The afternoon also includes a charity 3K/5K run/ walk to benefit the Tiger Lily Foundation’s efforts to support breast cancer patients. Cost for run registration is $25 for adults and $15 for children 12 and under. All other events are free and open to the public. For more information, go to psirhoomega.com.

2-5 p.m., Willowcroft Farm Vineyards, 38906 Mt. Gilead Road, Leesburg. Contact: 703-7778161 or susan@willowcroftwine.com, www.

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Tuesday, May 27

Financial Planning Workshop

6:30-7:30 p.m., Franklin Park Arts Center, 36441 Blueridge Lane, Purcellville. Contact: 703-777-3803 or katie.mcauliffe@wellsfargoadvisors.com Learn how a 529 plan can help fund education expenses for your children or grandchildren. The event will feature a general discussion of 529 plans, and no company-specific products will be discussed. Admission is free.

Wednesday, May 28 Mindfulness Seminar

6-10 p.m., Comfort Suites, 80 Prosperity Ave Leesburg. Contact: 703-724-0200 or dan.towery@gmail.com Riverside Counseling’s Dan Towery presents a four-hour seminar on using mindfulness to deal with depression, anxiety, stress and anger. Cost is $95 in advance, $115 at the door if space allows.

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apital Caring, a hospice based in Falls Church, is offering dropin grief support for those coping with the death of a loved one. The support groups will be held from 1 to 2 p.m. every second and fourth Wednesday of the month at

St. David’s Episcopal Church, located at 43600 Russell Branch Parkway in Ashburn. The classes are free and open to the public. For more information, call 703-957-1781.

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“Perhaps there is something that could come forward, but we have exhausted about every avenue we have at this time,” York said. Supervisors also noted that they accelerated the construction of the Kirkpatrick Farms fire-rescue station, which is the next station to the east of Rt. 15. There were comments from members of the public that the Aldie Fire Station does not run enough calls to justify more than its existing site, but supervisors repeated that they have no choice but to move the station. The existing station lot in the village of Aldie is located in the floodplain and provides no room to expand. The station has frequently flooded and operates with smaller than standard equipment because larger trucks will not fit in the structure. “The predominance of the need for a station in Aldie village has to do with long response times to the west,” Fire-Rescue Chief Keith Brower said, noting that the agency dispatches five companies and a minimum of

three tankers to incidents in rural areas to provide enough personnel and enough water. “You cannot look at one response area in a vacuum.” But supervisors were not dismissive of the Sentys’ concerns, especially when it came to the historic home. They asked county staff to come back at the May 21 meeting with information on how the fire station could be built without disturbing the home. Clarke said saving the home is the only way she would support using the Senty property, but only Supervisor Geary Higgins (R-Catoctin) said he did not want to give any further consideration to using the property for the fire station given the historic nature of the property. Supervisors, all Republicans, also said they were not happy with the idea of taking private property. “None of us wants to go down this road,” Supervisor Ralph Buona (R-Ashburn) said, but he said he was not sure what other options there were. “I hope we can work this out another way, but I am not quite sure what that is given the number of sites that we have explored in this process.” n

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exquisite properties that have never before been open to the public. They join the self-guided tour’s line-up of the homes of some of Virginia’s most famous equine operations. The Hunt Country Stable Tour provides the rare chance to visit private estates, famous breeding farms, competition farms and more. From newborn foals to jumpers and polo ponies, and even horses swimming for exercise, you’ll see how equine athletes are bred, trained, fed and cared for. The tour is self-guided, and tickets can be purchased at any stop. There is also a Country Fair and market at Trinity Episcopal Church in Upperville, and lunch, catered by Back Street Catering, is available for purchase there. The fair features horse-themed arts and crafts, ice cream, treats for dogs and cats and more. Three miniature donkeys also will be at the fair to greet visitors. This year’s stable tour also features six new stops—the equestrian facility at the recently opened Salamander Resort & Spa; Caliburn, Wind Fields, Poplar Grange, Belle Grey Farm and Fox Chase Farm. Caliburn Farm is located on Atoka Road between Middleburg and Marshall. Gail Dady purchased the land in 2010 and began building a breeding and training facility focused on developing young horses for jumping and dressage competition. Local builder Jimmie Fletcher restored and converted an old dairy barn into a six-stall barn while constructing a new, state-of-the art show barn. There will be a jumping demonstration at noon and a farrier demonstration by Marc van der Rest at 1 p.m. Saturday. On Sunday, there will be a freestyle jumping demonstration at noon.

7:15-8:30 p.m., Carver Center, Purcellville. Contact: 571-258-3400 Enjoy a large dance floor and a relaxed atmosphere as you learn to dance or perfect your skills. Drop in fee is $2. This group meets every second and fourth Tuesday.

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7:15 p.m., Broadlands Community Center, 43004 Waxpool Road, Ashburn. Contact: ashburn.toastmastersclubs.org or www.facebook.com/ashburntoastmasters Toastmasters provides a supportive atmosphere and organized program for learning basic and advanced public speaking skills. Club meets on the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month.

The equestrian facility at Salamander boasts a stunning 14,000-square-foot stable with 22 stalls and an indoor arena. Stop by the property at 4 p.m. Sunday for an exhibition of equestrian sport. Poplar Grange Farm houses young show horses, steeplechase horses, and retired horses that now enjoy relaxing trail rides through the estate. In training and raising the top horses in the world, the farm has two all-weather riding rings equipped with obstacles and cross country challenges that horses will encounter throughout their show jumping and steeplechase careers. At 2 p.m. Saturday, guests are invited to a show jumping demonstration with Pablo II, who competed in the 2008 Olympics in Beijing. Belle Grey Farm, an international combined and pleasure driving training facility, will host demonstrations both days. Banbury Cross Farm, located east of Middleburg, will feature a polo demonstration at 4 p.m. Saturday. Fox Chase Farm is giving carriage rides from noon to 2 p.m. Saturday. The Middleburg Agricultural Research and Extension Center will give a treadmill demonstration at 10 a.m. Saturday. Proceeds from the Hunt Country Stable Tour support Trinity Church and its many local, national and international charities and nonprofit programs. Advance tickets are $30 per person; a group rate for 10 or more is $20. Tickets can be purchased at http://trinityupperville.org/ hunt-country-stable-tour or by calling 540592-3711. Tickets will also be available the weekend of the tour at Trinity or any of the featured stops. Children 12 and under are free. Tickets are not required for the Country Fair. Trinity Church is located on Rt. 50 in the village of Upperville. n

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people to come and be together, so we focus pretty heavily on that concept as well as the skills,” Morgenthau said. Lovettsville’s Bruce regularly participates in Finch’s Friday night “sew-cials,” where participants bring their own projects (or buy materials for a new project) and use Finch’s equipment in a group. Sewing in a social setting is a way to make friends and generate ideas, said Bruce, who posts about her adventures in DIY at aliciamakes.blogspot.com. “It gets you inspired…It’s helped spark my creative side again.” Finch studio also offers special sessions for bridal showers and ladies nights by appointment. Bruce recently organized a ladies night with a group of friends from western Loudoun, including a few who had never used a sewing machine. Everyone made a handbag, and the participants were thrilled, Bruce said. The studio’s monthly Sip and Sew gatherings at local wineries and restaurants are also particularly popular and usually fill up fast. Finch’s June gathering takes place 6-9 p.m. Monday, June 2, at Stone Tower Winery south of Leesburg. Morgenthau brings in sewing machines and participants work on an easy project while chatting and enjoying a glass of wine. For Morgenthau, the importance of these social gatherings is to take women out of their work lives and/or their lives as parents and allow them to focus on something a little different. “The biggest thing to me is that we go and work on something together and women get to come together for something they’re enjoying or learning about and have some good quality time together in a way that’s really different from how they normally socialize. When you’re finished with that project, you hold it up and say, I made this really special thing. I think it’s a break from the every day rat race that we’re in.” For both Bruce and Morgenthau, one of the best parts of these gatherings is that they bring together women across generational lines, from child-free 20-somethings to young mothers to empty nesters. “For us to be able to get multi-generational groups of women together is really an integral part of handcrafting,” Morgenthau said. “To have a situation where we’re getting together with other-aged women makes us more well rounded. I really love that about this business— I see all types, all ages and it makes our lives richer to see somebody who has come through the stage of life that you’re in right now.” Morgenthau and her sister learned to sew from their grandmother. Sewing machines and sewing techniques were passed down from mother to daughter. “I don’t know of a generation with women in my family who didn’t sew,” she said. Morgenthau started the studio in her home early last year and then moved to its current location last July. Morgenthau, who was recently nominated as a rising star at the annual Leesburg Business Awards, said locating in downtown Leesburg was a key part of her vision for

the business. Meanwhile, at Sew Magarbo sewing studio in Ashburn, owner Precious Lopez offers popular project-oriented workshops, ladies nights and bridal showers, but her focus is on teaching the next generation of sewists a lifetime skill. For Lopez, teaching children to sew is along the lines of dance classes or music lessons. Students take one or more classes a week throughout the school year and pay a monthly fee. Lopez says her goal is for students to be able to sew independently when they leave her program, which runs from September through early June, and students finish the year with a fashion show wearing their own creations. Lopez, a homeschooling mother of four children ages 4-15, opened her studio off Ashburn Road in 2011. Her children, including her teenage son, all sew and her three older children help with afternoon classes. Often, she says, a child will attend a birthday party or Girl Scout workshop at the studio, then fall in love with sewing and sign up for her regular classes. And sometimes, moms follow suit—Sew Magarbo also offers classes for adults using a seven-level curriculum called You Can Make It. Like Morgenthau, Lopez sources high quality, small production designer fabrics. Her selection has a fun feel geared toward modern kids and their parents. “I love fun fabrics,” she said, as this reporter lounged on a handmade pillow made from the trendy cartoon zombie fabric by designer Riley Blake. Lopez is originally from the Philippines (magarbo is a Tagalog word meaning glamorous or fabulous) and says that during her childhood, sewing was simply part of the culture for women and girls. Her mother owned a factory, which produced costumes and brought home fabrics that Lopez used to make clothes for the Barbie dolls her older sisters sent from the United States. Lopez was the first person she knew to get a Ken doll, and there were no pre-made clothes available for Barbie’s soul mate in her home country, so she had to make his wardrobe herself. When Lopez and her husband immigrated to the states, she began making jewelry and sewing her own clothes as a way to have nice things on a budget, Lopez and her family moved to Ashburn in 2003 for her husband’s work and, like Morgenthau, she started a home-based studio before opening her storefront in 2011. Some of her more than 100 regular students have been with her since her home studio opened four years ago, and Lopez feels a strong connection to her students and their families. “What’s great about the way we do things here is that we end up having a very good relationship with the child’s family and the child themselves,” Lopez said. “I feel almost like an aunt to them.” n

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cated to giving Leesburg residents alternatives to support healthy lifestyles. She was recognized for her support of community organizations, including Loudoun Cares, the Loudoun Abused Women’s Shelter, Keep Leesburg Beautiful, the Leesburg Police Department, and a local swim team.

Celebrating a business or organization that leads or participates in activities that benefit the environment through its business practices and policies. WINNER: ALOE DESIGN STUDIOS A boutique animation studio, Jacob Dean’s Aloe Design works with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and other environmental clients to produce educational animations. Its campaigns have reached more than 20 million people daily. Other clients include NASA, Honeywell, the National Science Foundation, Ellen, and top musicians such as Avril Lavigne and Linkin Park. HONORABLE MENTION: LOCO BEANS COFFEE Paul Modolo and Chau Pham began working with the town’s Economic Development

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staff close to five years ago to discuss their idea to establish a coffee bean roasting business in a unique space in Leesburg—finally opening up shop in a small round building formerly used as a storage shed at Market Station. LoCo Beans sources “green” coffee from around the world from carefully selected importers. Today, LoCo Beans Coffee products are available around the world from San Francisco to Vermont to the Parthenon in Greece.

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Celebrating a thriving business or organization that has made a long-term commitment to preserving the integrity and character of Leesburg’s Historic Downtown. WINNER: LEESBURG TODAY The newspaper was recognized for its commitment to downtown Leesburg in its work with commercial realtor Scott Gustavson and builder Paul Reimers, of PR Construction & Development Inc., to restore a more than 250-year-old building at 19 N. King St. to modern office use. The newspaper, which celebrated its 25th anniversary in 2013, also was cited for its active support of community events, ranging from fundraising 5K races and golf tournaments to the annual Flower & Garden Festival.

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HONORABLE MENTION: MADISONBELLE Owner Kim Dziabis is known for her keen eye for fashion and forward-thinking approach—both on full display at her Loudoun Street boutique. She sources her clothes and accessories from cities like New York and Philadelphia and keeps the store windows fresh and eye-catching. Dziabis was recognized for keeping her store going—and thriving—through the tough recession when other downtown retailers found it difficult to do so.

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Celebrating the owner of a unique business, operated from a residence located within Leesburg. WINNER: KITTS & SON LIVESTOCK HAULING Bill Kitts opened his business in 1970 in Leesburg. The native Loudouner and 1961 graduate of Loudoun County High School got his start hauling when the county’s dairy industry was booming with more than 40 active dairy farms—today, one remains. He also was a familiar face at the Safeway store, where he worked for 35 years until his retirement. You’ll see Kitts & Son volunteering to help out at the Farmers’ Market and hauling animals for the Loudoun County Fair.

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Celebrating a business or organization that has brought recognition to Leesburg through innovative business ventures, unique product development or other cutting-edge business practices: WINNER: TALLY HO THEATRE  The father-son team of Don and Jack Devine were recognized for their work to convert the movie house into a successful concert hall. Since December 2012, the Tally Ho has been the venue for a variety of shows including national and local bands, the county’s battle of the bands, children’s theater and summer theater camps and community fundraising events. Drawing patrons from beyond the borders of Leesburg—and of Virginia—the theater has boosted the town’s nightlife economy. HONORABLE MENTION: CUSTOM SOFTWARE SYSTEMS

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Delaplane - Historic Farm - Mount Independence Purcellville - A Beautiful custom home on 10 8500 sf. main residence with guest house, stable and fenced acres in Hunting Hills. 5BR/3.5 BA 3 fin levels, large barn on 50 acres with scenic views, creek front- HRDW Floors, granite counters, 2 gas FPs, media/ age and a stocked pond. Potential commercial use. billiard room, professional landscaping, pool, barn, and stocked spring fed pond. Great access- 4 mi. from Rt. 50 and 5 miles from Rt. 66.

$2,970,000

Joyce Gates

540.771.7544 $1,295,108

Purcellville - Quality home with wood floors and new carpet, move-in ready on 5.5 acres with no HOA, in an area of larger homes and farms. Four beds; 3.5 baths; garage space for 5 cars. Oversize windows that look out onto beautiful landscaping and gorgeous surroundings. $ 598,500

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Andy Stevens

703.568.0727

Paeonian Springs - HISTORIC DISTRICT Beautiful, conveniently located home. New heating system, updated kitchen/baths. Old pine floors, 3 FPs, in-law or office suite w/ full bath w/private entry. 1.54 ac. Mature plantings, hardscape, detached garage.

703.932.9651 $597,500

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Round Hill - Lovely cedar sided home on 7.7 treed acres overlooking Beaverdam Creek. 3BR.3.5 BA on 3 levels, high ceilings, lots of windows and light. Perfect country house or hunt box on gravel road close to hard top. $599,000

Michelle Stevens

703.568.0721

Western Loudoun - 45 Acres pictured here in the distance on the mountain. Photo taken from nearby Sky Meadows State Park. Perfect for hiking and hunting. Wet weather stream, large boulders and nice views at highest elevation. Close to Upperville and Paris with access off Rt. 50. $299,000

Joyce Gates

540.771.7544

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Extraordinary country estate on over 17 acres of manicured grounds, with over 7000 square feet of spectacular living space. Stone & stucco manor has been exquisitely updated & features soaring ceilings, 5 BR’s, 5 Baths, elegant rooms & heated floors. free form pool & brillant gardens. 2 Beautiful Guest houses, sauna, solar power, 8 stall center-aisle stable. Private & secluded in a storybook setting. $2,490,000

Stunning 5 Bedroom Cape on 10 gorgeous acres. Wonderful floorplan, sun filled rooms, high ceilings & hardwood floors. Living & dining rooms open to fabulous gardens, pool & terrace. Master suite with sitting room, gourmet country kitchen opens to breakfast & family rooms. 2nd level has 3 bedrooms and 2 Baths; Separate Office/Guest Suite over 3 car garage. $2,295,000

Gracious country estate with over 6800 sq. ft. of spectacular living space on 20 gorgeous acres. High ceilings, elegant rooms, beautiful decor, 5 fireplaces, pristine condition. Brilliant gardens surround a fabulous pool. Separate studio/au pair suite, mahogony paneled library. breathtaking views of pastures and ponds. New roof, furnace and generator. $2,250,000

Stunning 18 room brick colonial beautifully sited on 13+ acres overlooking a spring fed pond and rolling countryside, Over 9,000 square feet of spectacular living space with high ceilings, gleaming wood floors, and 3 Fireplaces, Home Theatre, Mirrored Fitness Room, Gorgeous Paneled Library, Gourmet Country Kitchen, Fabulous Master Suite, Recreation Room with bar, Absolutely every amenity in this exquisite residence! $1,650,000

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Fabulous country estate on 37+ acres. Towering trees & magnificent gardens in idyllic setting. Gorgeous woodworking, heart pine floors, 5 fireplaces, gourmet country kitchen, custom cabinetry throughout. Brick terrace overlooks pond and riding ring. Separate office/apartment, 4 stall center aisle stable, tack & storage room plus huge workshop & guest house. Pristine condition. Additional 3 acre parcel available. $2,900,000

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This extraordinary historic Inn (c. 1763)has been beautifully restored and updated ofering accomodations for events, guests, dining and private parties. A gorgeous setting on over 46 acres encompasses 4 private cottages, 9 suites, a ballroom, pub amd several dining rooms - all absolutely charming. The manicured grounds are spectacular, with gazebo, bridges & brilliant gardens surrounding the elegant stone Inn, overlooking a spring fed pond. $3,700,000

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282 acres of fabulous rolling countryside and lush woodlands, is available for the first time in many years. It includes 11 deeded parcels, borders on Goose Creek and enjoys spectacular views of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Ideally located off Telegraph Springs Road, the property is convenient to the village of Lincoln with easy access to Rte 7. Great Potential for Conservation Tax Credits. $4,089,000

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Beautiful custom Colonial, built with handsome Flemish bond style brick, encompasses over 11.5 acres just 10 minutes from historic Miiddleburg. Ideally located in the Piedmont Hunt Territory, this home boasts over 4,500 sq.ft. of spectacular living space with hardwood floors, 4 fireplaces, 10" ceilings, library with custom bookshelves. Attached 3 bay garage. Land is perfect for horses or pool. reduced $100k $1,295,000

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Stunning all brick residence with 3 finished levels,beautifully decorated & in pristine condition. Freshly painted, new carpeting, gleaming wood floors, top of the line appliances. Au Pair Suite on walk out level, high ceilings, 2 story family room with spectacular mountain views from decks. An extraordinary value for an exquisite property. Fabulous landscaping & an idyllic setting, close to the village! $995,000

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A picturesque country lane in the historic village of Upperville, leads to this charming 3 bedroom Cape Cod on over an acre of beautifully landscaped grounds. Totally renovated with new heating and cooling systems, plumbing, electrical, new kitchen with granite countertops, gleaming hardwood floors and new baths. Fabulous master suite opens to pool and courtyard. $475,000

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Beautiful 10 acre parcel offering spectacular frontage and views of Goose Creek. 6 Bedroom approved Perc site with dramatic views of river and valley. Mature hardwood trees, private road and installed well are some of the features of this parcel. Convenient to Leesburg, Middleburg and Purcellville with easy access to the Dulles Greenway. $420,000

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Beautifully sited on the crest of Pickett Mountain with gorgeous mountain views. Features a charming antique residence on over 29 acres of manicured lawns and lush pastures. Recent upgrades include Anderson windows, newer heating and cooling, new kitchen, new master bath and renovated pool. Brillant gardens surround the office/studio, stone garden shed and pool house with kitchen & changing room. $999,500

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A historic 10 acre farm circa 1787, beautifully sited in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains along the dc wine trail, Gracious Manor House has been recently updated 3 finished levels, 5 Bedrooms, Charming 2 bedroom Guest House, Log Cabin, 3 Bay Garage with wonderful Recreation Room and Storage , Additional acreage available, Stocked Pond and Magnificent Views. $1,235,000

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Lisa (CEO) and Bob (COO) Cusack’s business supports all phases of the software development lifecycle from inception to operations and maintenance. Highlighted as one of the most innovative and timely CSS projects was its development of a mission-critical dashboard to support the needs of the chairman of a federal financial regulatory agency to provide improved data infrastructure for monitoring key indicators that would facilitate better risk management of exposures to failed bank assets and loss share. CSS is one of the early success stories of the Mason Enterprise Center incubator, having moved from the center to its own office on Loudoun Street. The company’s employees are active in the community, participating in the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life, providing food collections for Loudoun Interfaith Relief and toys for Marine Toys for Tots Campaign, supporting Backpack Buddies, and making donations to Mobile Hope.

• THE NEW BUSINESS AWARD:

Celebrating a new business or organization started since 2010 that is respectful of Leesburg’s past and represents the best of the town’s future: WINNER: CYCLELUV  Iris Kotmel’s small business is dedicated to improving the health and wellness of its clientele. Cited as an example for civic involvement, the business actively supports numerous charitable events through sponsored classes, specialty theme classes, and other events where customers contribute extra dollars to participate and the proceeds are donated to the designated charity. Kotmel is known for telling her clientele that when presented with the option, she chooses a local business to support.

Celebrating a business or organization that contributes to the development of the town’s public art program, or actively supports the arts within the Town of Leesburg: WINNER: PHOTOWORKS  Owners KD Kidder and Neil Steinberg have been fixtures in downtown Leesburg for 35 years and are recognized as leaders in nurturing the arts community in the historic district. Photoworks offers a full range of services—from portraits and weddings to copy and restoration of old photographs. Among its clients, the National Park Service entrusts its historic art and photo collection to Photoworks for copy and restoration services. Kidder is a co-founder of Leesburg’s First Friday Gallery Walk, which— now managed by the Leesburg Downtown Business Association as “First Friday”—attracts large crowds monthly to shop and dine throughout the downtown area. She also serves on Leesburg’s Public Arts Commission and was instrumental in producing its first public art event and continues to promote new art venues in town including the Leesburg School of Photography which opened earlier this year.

• VETERANS AFFAIRS AWARD:

Pursuant to Sections 15.2-2232(C) of the Code of Virginia, 1950, as amended, and Leesburg Zoning Ordinance 3.12.1 et seq., the Leesburg Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on Thursday, June 5, 2014 at 7:00 p.m. in the Town Council Chambers, 25 West Market Street, Leesburg, Virginia, 20176 to consider Commission Permit Application TLCP-2014-0001, an application to vacate a portion of right of way adjacent to Harrison St., between South Street and Royal Street. The subject right of way is located on the east side of Harrison St. between South St. and Royal St. and is adjacent to PIN 231-28-9467 owned by Gordon K. MacDowell. The application seeks approval to vacate approximately 1,120 square feet of surplus right of way. The right of way is zoned B-1 (“Community (Downtown) Business District”). The Town Plan designates the right of way as “Downtown” on the Land Use Policy Map. Commission Permit Application TLCP 2014-0001 is a request for the Town to find the vacation of the surplus right of way consistent with the policies and objectives of the Town Plan. Additional information and copies of this application are available at the Department of Planning and Zoning located on the second floor of the Leesburg Town Hall, 25 West Market Street, Leesburg, Virginia 20176 during normal business hours (Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.), or by contacting Irish Grandfield, Senior Planner, at 703-771-2766 or igrandfield@leesburgva.gov. At these hearings, all persons desiring to express their views concerning these matters will be heard. Persons requiring special accommodations at the Planning Commission meeting should contact the Clerk to the Commission at (703) 771-2434 three days in advance of the meeting. For TTY/TDD service, use the Virginia Relay Center by dialing 711.

WINNER: BLS GROUP, INC.  Harvetta Spann’s business was cited for recognizing the service and sacrifice of veterans not only through words, but through actions. She is a co-founder and driving force behind WAVE, Women As Veteran Entrepreneurs, which provides veteran woman-owned small businesses opportunities for meeting prime contractors, business teaming, sub-contracting and mentoring. Spann is described as one known to promote the town as a superior place for veterans and for businesses in general. HONORABLE MENTION: BOWTIE STRATEGIES, LLC Owner Rusty Foster was recognized for his efforts in promoting the issues that wounded veterans face on a daily basis and his assistance with The Wounded Walk—a 2,300 journey by Leesburg resident and U.S. Marine Adam Shatarsky from Camp Pendelton, CA, that included a Leesburg welcoming ceremony attended by some 800 supporters. The walk raised $75,000 in gross funds for the Wounded Warrior Project.

• THE RISING STAR AWARD:

Celebrating a Leesburg business which has been in operation for less than one year and has set itself apart from other businesses through its exemplary achievements: WINNER: VOODOO LUNCH BOX From an office in the Village at Leesburg, AOL veteran Craig Smith and Spencer Pingry, the company’s chief technology officer, lead a company of 10 employees that is described as one of the town’s fastest moving enterprises— offering real-time data analytics for big data and high traffic websites. The company provides data collection services for geographically dispersed systems and applications and generates

the reports, analysis and storyboards businesses need to understand their market information. The data provided to customers takes seconds to generate, while competitors take days to produce the same information.

• THE GEORGE C. MARSHALL AWARD:

Celebrating an individual who has demonstrated an exemplary commitment to the community above and beyond business contributions: WINNER: GWEN PANGLE Gwen Pangle was selected for the award because of her deep knowledge of the history of the area, avid volunteerism and forward-thinking resolve. She served on the board of directors for the annual Christmas In April for 20 years; volunteered at the Loudoun Free Clinic and with the county’s Medical Reserve Corp.; and on the board of the Loudoun County Chamber of Commerce. Today, she is president of the Leesburg Downtown Business Association, a member of the town’s Economic Development Commission, and as a trustee of Virginia for Virginia Association of Realtors. HONORABLE MENTION: ANDY JOHNSTON In 2003, Andy Johnston and a couple of board members launched Loudoun Cares with $600 dollars and an ambitious vision to strengthen local nonprofits and develop a nonprofit center. Since that time, Loudoun Cares has initiated and maintained the local Information & Referral Helpline, the Claude Moore Community Builders youth volunteerism initiative and nonprofit board development training—and serves as a leading voice supporting the nonprofit community. Recently, Loudoun Cares raised more than $120,000 as part of its effort to expand its nonprofit center on South King Street. n

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GENTLE FAMILY DENTISTRY Dr. Adam Arria and Carissa Whitworth were recognized for establishing a practice that provides gentle and patient service in a well maintained and decorated office with friendly staff—all resulting in excellent patient feedback. Arria is well read and practiced on modern technology and also offers new age dental services. The practice was cited for providing services to low-income residents, offering pro bono work for some patients and, in many cases, giving discounts to those who could not afford dental work or dental insurance.

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TOWN OF LEESBURG NOTICE OF PLANNING COMMISSION PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER TLZM-2013-0003, SOMERSET PARK Pursuant to Sections 15.2-1427, 15.2-2204, 15.2-2205 and 15.2-2285 of the Code of Virginia, 1950, as amended, the Leesburg Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on Thursday, June 5, 2014 at 7:00 p.m. in the Town Council Chambers, 25 West Market Street, Leesburg, Virginia, 20176 to consider Rezoning Application TLZM-2013-0003 a request to amend the existing Rezoning Concept Plan and Proffers for Tavistock Farms (Original Case# TLZM-1987-0086). The subject property consists of ten parcels in Tavistock Farms totaling 18.96 acres located at the southeast corner of Battlefield Parkway and Tavistock Drive. The property is zoned PRN, “Planned Residential Neighborhood” and further described as Loudoun County Parcel Identification Numbers (PINs): 190-28-6459, 190-37-5471, 190-28-3569, 190-38-1887, 190-38-0199, 19037-7785, 190-27-9463, 190-28-1661, 190-37-9379, 190-27-6047, and Loudoun County Tax Map Numbers: /48//47///P7/, /48//47///P10/, /48//47P3/100, /48//47P4/100/, /48//47P5/100/, /48//47P6/100/, /48//47P1/100, /48//47P2/100, /48//47///P8/, /48//47///P9/. The PRN regulations in the Town of Leesburg Zoning Ordinance defer to the Town Plan guidance for density. The Town Plan designates this property as “Rural Residential” on the Land Use Policy Map with a maximum density of 1 – 4 dwelling units per acre. Rezoning Application TLZM-2013-0003 is a request to amend the approved proffers and concept development plan of TLZM-1987-0086 subject to the criteria of Section 3.3.15 of the Zoning Ordinance to allow an additional 42 residential units in lieu of an approved neighborhood retail center. As a result of this request the overall residential density of the Tavistock site will increase from 3.0 to 3.2 dwelling units per acre. Additional information and copies of this application are available at the Department of Planning and Zoning located on the second floor of the Leesburg Town Hall, 25 West Market Street, Leesburg, Virginia 20176 during normal business hours (Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.), or by contacting Irish Grandfield, Senior Planner at 703-771-2766 or igrandfield@leesburgva.gov.) At these hearings, all persons desiring to express their views concerning these matters will be heard. Persons requiring special accommodations at the Planning Commission meeting should contact the Clerk to the Commission at (703) 771-2434 three days in advance of the meeting. For TTY/TDD service, use the Virginia Relay Center by dialing 711. Ad# 137811 & 137819

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ORDERED that the above-named Christopher Thomas Jones appear before this Court on or before July 11, 2014 at 10:00AM after due publication of the Order to protect his interests in this cause.

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William J. Lyden, VSB No. 39024 Mark C. Locke, VSB No. 42959 Counsel for Petitioner 10615 Judicial Drive, Suite 502 Fairfax, Virginia 703-359-8020 703-359-8028 (fax) bill@lawyer-help.com

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Copies and additional information regarding this Rezoning Concept Plan Amendment application are available at the Department of Planning and Zoning located on the second floor of Town Hall, 25 West Market Street, Leesburg, Virginia, 20176 during normal business hours (Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.) or by contacting Michael Watkins, Senior Planner, at 703-737-7920. At these hearings, all persons desiring to express their views concerning these matters will be heard. Persons requiring special accommodations at this Planning Commission meeting should contact the Clerk of Commission at (703) 771-2434 three days in advance of the meeting. For TTY/TDD service, use the Virginia Relay Center by dialing 711. Ad #137738 & 137739

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TOWN OF LEESBURG NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER AN APPLICATION TO VACATE AND DISCONTINUE APPROXIMATELY 1,120 SQ. FT. OF PUBLIC RIGHT OF WAY LOCATED AT HARRISON STREET, S.E. BETWEEN ROYAL STREET AND SOUTH STREET The LEESBURG TOWN COUNCIL will hold a public hearing on TUESDAY, MAY 27, 2014, at 7:30 p.m., in the Council Chambers at Town Hall, 25 W. Market Street, Leesburg, Virginia, 20176, to consider an application to vacate and discontinue a portion of surplus public right- of-way, to wit: approximately 1,120 sq. ft. on the east side of Harrison Street, S.E., between Royal Street and South Street, pursuant to Code of Virginia of 1950, as amended, Section 15.2-2006 et seq. The application to vacate will be proposed to the Town Council by Gordon K. MacDowell, owner of 204 South St., S.E., which property is adjacent to the proposed surplus public right of way.

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Copies of the proposed Ordinance of Vacation and associated Plat are available from the Town Clerk, located in Town Hall. Additional information regarding this proposed Ordinance is available in the Executive Department, located on the first floor of the Leesburg Town Hall, 25 West Market Street, Leesburg, Virginia, during normal business hours (Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.), or by calling Lee Ann Green, Town Clerk, at 703-771-2733. At this hearing, all persons desiring to express their views concerning this matter will be heard. Persons requiring special accommodations should contact the Clerk of Council at 703-771-2733, three days in advance of the meeting. For TTY/TDD service, use the Virginia Relay Center by dialing 711. Ad# 137475

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IT APPEARING from Plaintiffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Affidavit that diligence has been used without effect to ascertain the whereabouts of Christoper Thomas Jones and that his last know address is 195 Nicholson Drive, By: Frederick Ron- Colonial Beach, Virald Reddington ginia 22443-5048; it is therefore ORDER OF PUBLICATION ADJUDGED, ORDERED AND DEThe object of this suit

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CREED that notice of the instant proceedings shall be published for four consecutive weeks with The Leesburg Today beginning May 8, 2014, posted at the courthouse and mailed to Christopher Thomas Jones at his ast known address above; and

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William Junior Robinson, 76 of Oakland, MD passed away on May 12, 2014. Born in West Virginia on March 24, 1938 he was the son of the late John and Bessie Robinson. He is survived by his siblings Sam Robinson, Jay Robinson, Dorothy Pierce and Ruby Pierce. Services will be private. Please visit www. hallfh.com to express online condolences to the family. Arrangements by Hall Funeral Home, Purcellville, VA. Carol Ann Jackson

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Sarah E. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Sadieâ&#x20AC;? Haisten, 87, died peacefully on Tuesday, May 13, 2014. She was born in Dublin, Ireland, October, 27, as the fourth child of seven to the late William Kilfoyle and Sarah Usher Kilfoyle. A funeral mass is planned for May 19th at St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church in Purcellville, VA 10:30 a.m. Burial will follow at the Culpepper National Cemetery at 2:00 p.m. Funeral services will be provided by Hall Funeral Home, Purcellville, VA. Please visit www.hallfh.com to Carol Ann Jackson express online condolences to the family. Carol Ann Jackson of Purcellville, VA , passed away on May 19, 2014 at Manor Care Nursing Center, Fairfax, VA. Funeral Services will be Jacquelyn F. White held on Wed., May 28, 2014. Visitation: From Jacquelyn F. White, Leesburg, VA, passed 12:00 p.m. till time of service, 1:00 p.m at away May 15, 2014. Along with husband St. Peters Episcopal Church, 37018 Glendale Dan, she will be missed; but will live on in the Street, Purcellville, VA, 20132. Interment: hearts of those whose lives she touched. Fam- Grace Annex United Methodist Church ily and friends are invited to gather between Cemetery, Lincoln, VA. Arrangements By: 1:00pm and 2:00pm on Wednesday, May 21, Lyles Funeral Service of Purcellville, Virginia 2014 at Colonial Funeral Home, 201 Edwards Ferry Rd NE, Leesburg, VA 20176 where a Virginia Lee Thomas service will immediately follow at 2:00 pm. Virginia Lee Thomas of Leesburg, VA, formalBurial in Quantico National Cemetery, Trily of Annapolis, MD, passed away on May 15, angle, Virginia, 11:00am, Thursday, May 22, 2014 at Loudoun Hospital Center, Leesburg, 2014.www.colonialfuneralhome.com. VA. She was the Beloved Mother of Lori Anne Adams (Garth) of Purcellville, VA. She is also Walter Dale Carty survived by 5 Grandchildren and 5 Great Walter Dale Carty, formerly of Lynchburg, grand Children. Funeral Services will be held Virginia, passed away while residing in Heri- on Tues. May 27, 2014, 11:00 a.m. at Trinity tage Hall in Leesburg. Walter was 60 years United Methodist Church, West Street, Anold. Born in Ohio, he was the son of Walter napolis , Maryland. Interment : Private. and Agnes Carty. Walter chose a people ori- Arrangements By: Lyles Funeral Service of ented career as a car salesman. Along with Purcellville, Virginia. his son, Brian, he will be dearly missed by the loved ones he leaves behind. Services are private at this time. Please leave condolences at www.colonialfuneralhome.com. Ask us about our other publications Donna Mae Oliver Call 703-771-8831 Donna Mae Oliver of Ashburn, Virginia passed away on Saturday, May 10, 2014. Donna was 88 years old. Born in Ashland, Ohio, she was the daughter of Ora Morr and Iva Stelzer Morr. A homemaker, she was married to E. Gordon Oliver who predeceased her. Donnaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s memories will be cherished by the loved ones she leaves behind. All services will be held in Ft. Myers, Florida. Please leave condolences at www.colonialfuneralhome. com.

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Helen enlivened and enriched the lives of everyone who was lucky enough to know her. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Cedarfield Angel Fund or The Secret Gardens at Cedarfield, checks can be mailed to 2300 Cedarfield Parkway, Richmond, VA 23233, with a notation to which fund. The Cedarfield

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Robert M. Gaynor

Robert M. Gaynor, 63, died Wednesday May 14, 2014. Born in Norwalk, the son of Robert and Margaret Gaynor. Following college he pursued his passion for music. Founding member, lead singer and songwriter for the Roadducks-a hugely popular rock band performing in the Washington, D.C. area for nearly forty years. Surviving are brother Thomas Gaynor(Tody); sister Margaret Gaynor; several cousins and many, many dear friends. Memorial service to be held at later. www.colonialfuneralhome.com

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Helen had many accomplishments outside of her professional career as well. She was also an activist, and served on the board of the League of Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Voters, the Parkersburg Art League, and the Sheltered Workshop. At age 70, she was honored by the Women of Excellence and Leadership Timely Honored (WEALTH) for her lifetime achievements. In 2003, she retired and moved back to her hometown of Richmond. The Hermitage at Cedarfield proved to be the perfect community, where she reconnected with old friends and made many new ones. True to form, she became chairman of the investment committee, worked in the library, participated in regularly scheduled Bridge games, and enjoyed being a member of the newcomer committee.

Debora Horne Vaz

Debora Horne Vaz, of Ashburn, Virginia, passed away on May 14th, 2014. Debbie was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on September 14th, 1955 to the late Charles and Doris Horne. She graduated from TC Williams High School in Alexandria, Virginia in 1973 and received a BA in Education from Radford University in Virginia in 1977. She received a Masterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s in Education from James Madison in Virginia in 1981. She was married to Lenridge Vaz on August 14th, 1993 and they lived happily together in Ashburn, Virginia. A gifted educator Debbie began her career in Staunton, Va. She also taught in Fairfax, and then built her career with Loudoun County Public Schools. She spent the last 10 years teaching STEP Preschool most recently at Evergreen Mills Elementary School in Leesburg. Much of Debbieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s career was dedicated to children with special needs and their families. She was well respected for her warmth, dedication and professionalism. Debbie or Ms. Vas as she was frequently called was beloved by students, parents, and peers alike. Debbie was also an integral part of her local community by volunteering her time at local charitable organizations. Debbie very much enjoyed being active and healthy during her free-time partaking in activities such as horseback riding and jazzercise. She loved the outer banks and visited there for many years with her family and friends. She adored her nieces and nephews. Debbie and her husband Len had a passion for going on cruises; they went as often as possible! Family will receive friends on Monday, May 19, 2014 between 6:00 pm and 8:00 pm at the Colonial Funeral Home, 201 Edwards Ferry Rd NE, Leesburg, VA 20176. A Mass of Christian Burial is scheduled for 1:00 pm on Tuesday, May 20, 2014 at Saint Theresa Catholic Church, 21371 St Theresa Lane, Ashburn, VA 20147. Burial to follow in Ebenezer Cemetery, Bluemont, VA. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to http://www.ovarian.org/. www.colonialfuneralhome.com.

Ola E. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Genieâ&#x20AC;? Johnson, age 85, passed on Monday, May 12, 2014, in Leesburg,Virginia. Survived by her daughter Linda Rounds of Leesburg; 2 granddaughters, Stephanie Rounds and Carrie; 4 great-grandchildren, 4 step great-grandchildren. Interment services began at 11 am on May 17, 2014 in Restlawn Memorial Gardens in Cumberland, MD. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Leesburg Senior, or to Freedom Alliance. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.loudounfuneralchapel.com

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Helen achieved success in many areas. She was a community greeter in Philadelphia, where she learned the skills to become a bank marketing executive. Helen developed a â&#x20AC;&#x153;meet and greetâ&#x20AC;? program that brought in 7,000 new customers. That led to her appointment as Vice President and Director of Marketing for Commercial Banking and Trust in Parkersburg, W.Va. A second major endeavor followed her retirement from the bank when she transitioned into real estate. While at Caldwell Banker, she made the Million Dollar Club for four consecutive years. This was in an era when $100,000 was a considerable price to pay for a home in West Virginia.

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Kay D. Schwab

Kay D. Schwab, of Lykens, Pennsylvania, passed away while in Leesburg, Virginia. Kay was 68 years old. Kay followed her calling; going into ministry. She was a minister of the Central Pennsylvania United Methodist Church for 17 years. Although she will be dearly missed, her memories will continue to live on in the many lives of those she touched. A graveside service will be held in Union Cemetery in Bellefonte, Pennsylvania, 16823 on Thursday, May 22, 2014. www.colonialfuneralhome.com.

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Helen is survived by her four children, Bruce and his wife, Rachel, Alan and his wife, Beth, Holly, and Mimi and her husband, Rick. She had seven grandchildren, Molly and her husband, Adam Benn, Lucy Roberts, Sally and her husband, Andrew Boardman, John Roberts, Nick and Will Mathiowdis and Eva Baer; as well as her great-grandchildren, Eliza Jane and Archer Benn. She also had one surviving sibling, Richard Thomas of Midlothian, Va.

Donald L. Sanbower

Donald L. Sanbower, 58 of Harpers Ferry, WV Virginia died on Friday, May 16, 2014, at Hospice of the Panhandle IPF in Kearneysville, WV. Funeral services were held Wed. May 21, 2014 at 11:00 am at New Jerusalem Lutheran Church Lovettsville, Virginia. Interment followed in New Jerusalem Lutheran Church Cemetery, Lovettsville. Memorial contributions may be sent to Hospice of Pan Handle 122 Waverly Court Martinsburg, WV 25401. Please share condolences with the family www.Loudoun Funeral Chapel.com

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HELEN THOMAS ROBERTS

ROBERTS, Helen Thomas, passed away peacefully in the early hours of May 13, 2014. Helen was born on September 7, 1920 in Scarsdale, N.Y. to father Lucien Thomas, a Richmond native, and Beryl Mackenzie of Scotland. The family came back to Richmond when her father retired. She attended St. Catherineâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s School for 12 years, and then went on to Hollins College in Roanoke, Va. Helen met her husband-to-be, William Munsell Roberts of Chicago, when she went on a blind date in New York City while visiting her sister. Bill and Helen lived in Atlanta, Philadelphia, and Richmond before settling in Vienna, W.Va. in 1963. Bill passed away in 1983.

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needs of surviving veterans, many whom have returned from the cal and mental disabilities. When those with bomb-torn bodies or those living with the terrifying impacts of post-traumatic stress disorder are unable to get the medical treatment they need their plight should be viewed as a national disgrace.

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should be no disagreement that living veterans should have access to the best treatment possible. While some in our community— from the Boulder Crest Retreat in Bluemont to the organizers of various wounded warrior fundraisers—have made meeting the needs of troops a priority in their lives, fixing the shortcoming is far from the national priority it should be.

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It was so exhilarating to be at the Tally Ho for the Leesburg Business Awards last Wednesday. Great Music by Gary Smallwood and Don Chapman and a great, enthusiastic crowd. As the winner of the Public Arts Award I wanted to thank my cast and crew. First the Loudoun Small Business Development Center for nominating us. You all have helped us so much over the years. To my mother Doris Kidder for training my artist’s eye by painting around me all my life and exposing me to exciting ideas about color and space. To my father Art Kidder for giving me my first camera when I was 5 years old and teaching me to appreciate all aspects of light, as well as instilling a sense of adventure with it. To my partner and husband Neil Stein-

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Dear Editor: I have heard quite a few people discussing the controversial issue of Medicaid expansion recently, and one thing that I do not understand is why most people do not know that much about the subject. On one side, you have the group of people who favor Medicaid’s expansion, thinking that it will be for the benefit of everyone in Virginia if all can enjoy affordable care. On the other side of the argument, there are the people who think that Medicaid expansion doesn’t make any financial sense, believing that the Medicaid budget will be paid through ridiculously high taxes once the government withdraws support of the plan. I belong to the latter group for a few good reasons. The first reason is that Medicaid expansion is an entitlement program, and these kinds of programs have always historically cost more than they originally intended. Secondly, once Virginia takes this plan on, we are probably never going to get out of it, regardless of whether we want to or not. Some people think that the government will just give free money to pay for Medicaid’s expansion, but most people know that if we depend on it, it will come with some kind of condition. Last of all, people ignore the fact that when the government cuts back on its contributions, it will cost a lot of money down the road for many people. That is almost an incentive to leave Virginia because of the fact that many other young people will have to pay for someone else’s health care. I really think that all Virginians need to consider every aspect of this plan before they make a decision that could harm Virginians for years to come. Sam Soltis, Round Hill

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Dear Editor: Much has already been said on both sides of the Medicare expansion issue. I was reminded of this again as I was listening to the readings at church this past weekend. The readings contained a stark reminder of our moral duty to undertake this expansion. It was from Acts 2: 42-47(NIV). In this reading Jesus’ disciples are described as following Jesus’ teachings to the apostles and all of His followers. The reading is: “They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer…All the believers were together and had everything in common. They sold property and possessions to give to anyone who had need…They broke bread in their homes and ate together with glad and sincere hearts.” With glad and sincere hearts we are to share all that we have with anyone in need. This great mandate comes directly from Jesus. His earliest disciples fully embraced Jesus’ teachings unconditionally with glad and sincere hearts. They happily provided for any who had a need. We are called to do the same. It is easily within our means to do this. Medicaid expansion is our tool to meet Jesus’s demands of us to care for those among us in need of medical care. Not only is this our great moral imperative. It is Jesus’ command.

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Dear Editor: I rarely use a newspaper letter to complain about folks’ behavior, but this time I must. Traveling from Dulles to upstate New York last Saturday I was delayed nearly two hours on Rt. 15 by a traffic jam caused by an antique fair in a village north of Leesburg. Now, I like antiques and I hope it was a success, but when someone in authority sees a seven-miles long traffic jam developing they ought to take some action if only to notify people joining the line way back by the shopping centers just north of the Rt. 7 intersection that they are going to be stuck for two hours. You live in a lovely part of the country and I am sure this was all inadvertent, but really it discourages tourists and travelers when this sort of thing happens. Thanks for the opportunity to grumble. Ron Ogden, Elmira, NY

Dear Editor: The American Legion and other credible voices are calling for the resignation of Veterans Administration Secretary Eric Shinseki in the wake of reports that as many as 40 veterans may have died while awaiting medical treatment in VA hospitals. If these reports are valid, someone must answer for it and the top guy is the logical candidate. But we owe it to Secretary Shinseki—and to our veterans—to reserve judgment of him and the VA until all the facts are in. We should remember that Shinseki inherited an unholy mess at the VA at a time when there was a backlog of hundreds of thousands of veterans awaiting a decision on their benefits. Many of them were forced to wait months, sometimes years, to get a decision. In the meantime they were suffering from a wide range of injuries, many of them severe, often complicated by post-traumatic stress disorder that made it difficult if not impossible for them to obtain jobs in the civilian world. I believe most would agree that was Shinseki’s most pressing problem when he took over and that he has accomplished a great deal in reducing that backlog. As for the administration of the VA hospitals, that brings into play a host of issues related to the management of any sprawling bureaucracy. Shinseki is responsible for about 1,700 VA medical facilities and upwards of 300,000 employees. That job would be tough enough in the private sector where senior management has the authority to hire and fire people up and down the line if they are not doing their jobs. In a government agency, the senior management has no such power. Shinseki has a problem that other cabinet officers have complained about since time immemorial—a virtual lack of authority to manage his agency. The cumbersome federal bureaucracy at best responds slowly and erratically to direction from the top. Having said that, I can say that through my work as president and chief executive officer of the Coalition to Salute America’s Heroes, an organization devoted to helping wounded veterans overcome the many obstacles they face, I have had numerous opportunities to visit men and women in VA hospitals all over the country. By and large, I have been impressed with the efficiency and dedication of the medical people serving our veterans. I have said more than once

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and ride lots. The preponderance of the report dwelled on bus standees. Twelve standees are allowed per bus by policy since 2003. What the report neglected was the “elephant in the room;” the force created when the bus is at 60 mph on the Dulles Toll Road. For a 150 pound person if the bus crashes it is 60 X 150 = 9,000 pounds. Even if you are as strong as an ox your hands will be ripped out of the handholds and your body ejected through the bus windshield. Twelve people dead. The fact that our bus history shows that this has not happened in the past five years is irrelevant. An example of this thinking is when our family moved into the western-most sub-development in Lakeridge, Prince William County, in 1985. We had one main road out of the development onto Old Bridge Road, which became very busy and dangerous to enter after a couple of years. I wrote the Virginia Department of Transportation requesting a traffic light be installed. Its response was it could not install the traffic light until someone was killed there. Is that what we need to do, wait until 12 standees are ejected through the bus windshield? We can prevent this catastrophe and the 12 wrongful death lawsuits from the families of the deceased. The standee policy should be zero. Kerry Young, Purcellville

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Dear Editor: Going through the college admissions process is a daunting task for all parents. They often feel so overwhelmed that they project their stress onto their teenagers. Perhaps parents do this because they feel their children don’t take it seriously; perhaps it’s because they are trying to be helpful; perhaps both. To all those parents out there: your children are in fact taking this seriously and there are ways to help, but your panic attacks aren’t doing anyone any favors. As a high school senior who has just completed the college admissions process, I know that your kids have not forgotten college apps are due. Sure they may not be working on them every day, but stress of their higher education is boiling just under the surface, so a “helpful reminder” will likely get a door slammed in your face. I know, all you want to do is help, but your kid is more angsty than ever. The best advice I can give you is to reign in your reminders to once a week at most. If you are concerned that they aren’t working on their applications, seek out a progress report once a month until the latter half of October (when early applications are due). Please keep in mind that high school still exists and teachers don’t consult College Board when they set deadlines. Try to find the line between constructive information and redundant nagging. I promise that as stressed as you feel, they are right there with you. William Koepsell, Sterling

Dear Editor: My daughter told me something today that leads me to believe that “separate but equal” has not completely left Loudoun County schools. She goes to Broad Run High School and overheard two teachers discussing a new awards policy for year-end recognition of seniors. It seems that for the senior awards ceremony in a few weeks, teachers have been told by the principal to recognize students in pairs, “top” boy and “top” girl in each category. I can’t believe we’ve rolled back the clock to a time when we made distinctions between the capabilities of males and females. I remember a recent comment in this paper that our public schools are one of the last businesses that still addresses its female employees as “Mrs.” and didn’t give it much thought at the time. However, that and this latest news make me wonder just how out of touch with the world the people who run our schools are. Can anyone imagine the reaction if Giant gave out awards for Female Employee of the Year? How does segregating young women and men this way prepare them for life? What kind of message does it send to them about equality? It makes me wonder how much a student’s gender affects how teachers treat them. Like on some athletic playing field, are students judged differently in Broad Run classrooms based on their genders? Does this separate but equal treatment at Broad Run bother anyone else? Jennifer Meyers, Ashburn

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from a basement shower in her Ashburn home the morning of March 20. Deputies initially responded to a call from a neighbor to check on Michelle Castillo’s welfare, and found her body. As it initially appeared to be a suicide, it was more than two weeks before Castillo was charged. According to testimony offered during Thursday’s preliminary hearing, the couple’s children called their father to the Belmont Station Drive home around 7:30 a.m. March 20 when they could not find their mother. Castillo went to the home, and asked a neighbor to help him look for Michelle in the house. When she was not found, Castillo took his children, eventually dropping the three older children at school. The neighbor then called the sheriff’s office. The Castillos were in the middle of divorce proceedings at the time of Michelle’s death. She filed for divorce in April 2013. Braulio Castillo had been living a couple of blocks away from Michelle and their children. A protective order prevented him from coming to the couple’s Belmont Station Drive home or having contact with his children outside of set visitation. A court hearing had been scheduled on issues of custody and financial support the afternoon before Michelle was killed, but it was postponed. Michelle Castillo was seeking sole custody of the couple’s four minor children. Thursday afternoon before a standingroom only courtroom filled with Michelle Castillo’s friends and Braulio Castillo’s family, the prosecution laid out some of the evidence against Castillo, culminating with testimony from Castillos’ friend David Meeker, who currently has emergency custody of the Castillos’ minor children under the terms of the couple’s wills. Meeker identified with “100 percent certainty” his friend walking toward the Castillos’ Belmont Station Drive home at 8:10 p.m. March 19. The images had been captured by the security cameras on a home across the street. The courtroom was silent except for the voices of Meeker and Assistant Commonwealth’s Attorney Ryan Perry as four different video clips were shown. In the first clip, Meeker identified Braulio Castillo walking and jogging along the road and turned toward the driveway of his family’s home. In the second clip, Meeker identified Michelle Castillo driving up to the home eight minutes later. In the final clips, around 12:30 a.m. March 20, Meeker identified Braulio Castillo again walking in the area. When asked by Perry how he knew it was Braulio Castillo in a video that both sides acknowledged did not show the man’s face, Meeker said, “As Mr. Castillo passes in front of the lighted brick column he takes a number of steps walking and then begins to trot with a certain amount of force that bows his right leg out.” That bowing, Meeker said, is distinctive to Castillo. Meeker said he had seen Castillo walk and run a number of times over their more than decade-long friendship, even though on cross examination from defense attorney Alex Levay he admitted he had not seen him run for years. Levay pressed Meeker on how he could be

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sure the person in the video was Castillo, and whether he had any bias when he first viewed the video March 31. Meeker acknowledged that his wife believed that Castillo was responsible for his wife’s death, but said detectives did not tell him that it was Castillo on the video nor did he want to think his friend had committed the crime, and had “openly questioned” detectives about the possibility of suicide or another cause of death. “No one told me it was Braulio Castillo in the video. I don’t want to be saying it at all,” he said. “But I am here to tell the truth.” Over the course of eight witnesses, prosecutors worked to paint a picture of the final night Michelle was alive. Her triathlon training coach testified about a celebratory team dinner he attended with Michelle and a group of people March 19. In part, the event was to celebrate Michelle’s recent completion of a marathon and her qualification for the Boston Marathon. Braulio Castillo’s older sister Lucy Fuentes was called to testify that after a dinner with her family, she took the Castillo children to the Lansdowne Harris Teeter as part of the set exchange. It was something she often did, she testified. In argument, Chief Deputy Commonwealth’s Attorney Nicole Wittmann noted that it was while his sister was taking his children to Michelle Castillo that Braulio Castillo was allegedly seen on video approaching the house. “He knows she won’t be home,” Wittmann said, adding that “to the best of anyone’s knowledge” Braulio Castillo is alone at his own home. Wittmann also called into question Castillo’s action after getting the call from his children the morning of March 20. “At no point does he call the police. The only evidence of a call to police is calling someone he knows.” Loudoun Deputy Aaron Kozikowski briefly testified about two phone calls Castillo made to him about 8 a.m. March 20, and the one phone message Castillo left was played for the court. In the message, Castillo asks Kozikowski, whom he knows through church, to “give him a shout.” When Kozikowski called him back about an hour later, Castillo told him he was already speaking with a deputy and didn’t need any further help, Kozikowskit testified. “He doesn’t say his wife is missing, that I violated this protective order by going to the house and taking his children...” Wittmann said. “It is just a call with no sense of urgency...like a staged call.” During her argument, Wittmann listed the number of injuries to Michelle Castillo’s body and face that were documented in the final autopsy report, including blunt force trauma to her upper arms and lower legs, red marks and bruises on her face and “pressure marks around her neck.” In his motion asking the judge to dismiss the case, Levay said the prosecution had not presented any real evidence of Castillo’s involvement in his wife’s death. “The absence of evidence is not evidence,” he said. He also noted that the cause of death—strangulation—is consistent with suicide, the trauma on her neck and the pictures of the scene that deputies found. “They haven’t even proven anyone entered the house,” Levay said, noting that video only shows “someone” walking and jogging in the area of the home. n

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