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uring the past year, the 70,000 motorists who pass through Clarke’s Gap each day have been witness to the largest western Loudoun construction project undertaken in two decades. Shirley Contracting Co. crews have been reshaping the landscape along Rt. 7 between Rt. 9 and Leesburg’s eastern boundary as part of a $36.4 million project designed to relieve a major traffic chokepoint. The first benefits of that work should be realized before Labor Day, by which time a third westbound lane is scheduled to open to traffic. Construction is expected to wrap up by October, when two roundabouts at the Rt. 9 interchange will be completed. Over the course of the project, crews will have moved a quarter-million cubic feet of earth, laid 1.6 miles of stormwater pipe,

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ment of Mines, Minerals and Energy were at the quarry May 22 and were to return there this week, agency spokeswoman Tarah Kesterson said. One man was injured by debris from a rock and was stitched up at an area hospital, Kesterson said, and the Loudoun Department of Fire, Rescue & Emergency Management

he Loudoun Quarries made negative headlines last week because of a blasting incident, but a developer is banking on the property generating a lot of good news in the future. No one was seriously injured, but four reports of rocks flying out of the quarry jolted Sterling on May 21, prompting regulatory agencies and emer-

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gency crews to scrutinize the operation. And as if word of large stones falling from the sky weren’t weird enough, the event also made for a strange juxtaposition: It came less than 48 hours after a plan for the Waterside development was presented to the Loudoun County Planning Commission. That proposal calls for filling Loudoun Quarries with water to create a 54-acre lake that would

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Westbound vehicles traverse the Rt. 7 construction zone as they climb the mountain just west of Leesburg. By August, there will be an additional lane to help relieve rush-hour logjams.

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ormer Loudoun Sheriff Stephen O. Simpson is running as an independent for his old job, and that’s not likely to please the county GOP committee. Simpson confirmed Tuesday evening that he is planning to be on the Nov. 3 ballot. He said he would make a formal announcement next week. He told The Bull Elephant political blog earlier this month that he was pondering a bid, and the Loudoun County Republican Committee

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issued a statement Tuesday morning that urged the former officeholder to instead endorse incumbent Sheriff Mike Chapman. Chapman, a Republican, defeated independents Simpson and Ronald D. Speakman in 2011, and he also weathered a GOP nomination challenge this month from retired Sheriff’s Office Maj. Eric Noble. Simpson was a delegate supporting Noble at the county Republican convention, so the notion that he would mount his own independent bid didn’t sit well with Loudoun GOP Chairman Mike Haynes.

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The Loudoun County High School NJROTC served as the color guard during Monday’s Memorial Day observance in Leesburg.

highlighted the loss felt when a loved one dies in battle, as well as the importance of remembering the stories of others who have fought and died. “Memorial Day is a day to remember and honor those who gave their lives in the service of their country. While we may never have personally known them, we feel the magnitude

of loss that accompanies their passing and are inspired by those memories of their deeds. We remember the sacrifices these service members made for us and are challenged to defend the ideals they died for,” Horne said. “Don’t let the significance of this day be held hostage in family picnics, ballgames and Continued on Page 53

Loudoun’s Population Grows By 33 People A Day

oudoun continues to rank as Virginia’s fastest-growing county, according to updated figures released last week by the U.S. Census Bureau— adding population at a rate of more than 1,000 people per month during the past year. The population of Loudoun County was estimated to be 363,050 as of July 2014, up more than 50,000 residents since the 2010 Census count—a growth rate of 16.2 per-

cent. The county’s population grew by 12,091 between 2013 and 2014, according to the new figures. Loudoun’s growth rate during the first four years of the decade ranked as the 14th highest in the nation and outpaced Prince William County (44,122 more residents, 11 percent growth), Arlington County (19,232, 9.3 percent), New Kent County (1,589, 8.6 percent), and Stafford County (11,040, 8.6 percent). Several Virginia cities also made

the Census Bureau’s list of the top 100 fastestgrowth jurisdictions: Fredericksburg ranked seventh in the nation (4,327, 18 percent); Manassas ranked 43rd (4,242, 11.2 percent); Falls Church ranked 48th (1,312, 10.7 percent); and Fairfax ranked 91st (1,941, 8.6 percent). Fairfax County is Virginia’s most populous jurisdiction, with 1.37 million residents. Virginia Beach is second (450,980), followed by Prince William (446,094), Loudoun, and Chesterfield (332,499). n

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eesburg’s Courthouse Square on Monday morning was filled with people who took an hour out of their Memorial Day weekend to reflect on the sacrifices of the nation’s military men and women killed in battle. In his keynote remarks, retired Loudoun County Circuit Court Judge Thomas D. Horne

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volunteer paramedic was arrested Friday after an investigation concluded he was having inappropriate contact with an underage female. Timothy M. Ward, 31, of Sterling, was charged with indecent liberties with a child by a person in a custodial or supervisory relationship and use of a communication device to solicit a child. Ward is a lieutenant at the Hamilton Timothy M. Ward Volunteer Rescue Squad and a volunteer paramedic with the Sterling Rescue Squad. The Loudoun County Sheriff ’s Office announced the arrest Saturday night, but said details of the case, including information about the minor were not immediately being released to help protect the identity of the victim. Ward was held without bond at the Loudoun County Adult Detention Center.

SCHOOLS ISSUE ALERT OVER CUTTING TREND

Loudoun County Public Schools on Friday issued an alert for parents to be aware of a social

media trend that promotes self-injurious behavior, such as cutting. “While this is not widespread, Loudoun County Public Schools is asking parents to be aware these messages are being circulated through social media. Parents are encouraged to check their child’s social media accounts,” the alert reads. “If your child has been involved in such activities or knows of students who have been involved, please contact the administration of your school.” The message also asks that students alert adults if they know of classmates experiencing difficulties. “Expressing care for a fellow student is not betraying a child’s trust.”

HOUSE FIRE DISPLACES LOVETTSVILLE FAMILY

A Lovettsville-area log cabin was destroyed by fire Monday, displacing four occupants. Fire and rescue crews from Lovettsville, Purcellville, Lucketts, Loudoun Heights, Hamilton, Round Hill, Leesburg and Frederick County, MD, were called to the Britain Road tenant house at 7 p.m. Monday. The fire was quickly extinguished. However, the fire rekindled overnight and crews were called back to the scene at 3:30 a.m. Tuesday. The house and all contents were a total loss. A nearby well house also was destroyed. No injuries were reported. The cause of the fire is under investigation by the Loudoun County Fire Marshal’s Office. The American Red Cross responded to assist the family—two adults and two children— with temporary housing. n

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Larceny: 41800 block of Eloquence Terrace, Aldie. A bicycle was reported stolen from an open garage overnight. Larceny: 42000 block of Saddlebrook Place, Leesburg. A wallet was taken from an unlocked vehicle between 2 and 3 p.m.

Thursday, May 21

Attempted Suicide: Algonkian Parkway near Sutherlin Place, Sterling. Just before 7 p.m., deputies were called to the area for a report of a man running into traffic. Passers-by subdued the man, who was taken to a hospital on an emergency custody order. Crash: Rt. 7 near Potomac View Road, Sterling. Deputies were called to the scene of a single-vehicle crash into a tree about 9:30 p.m. They determined the driver intentionally crashed. He was held on a detention order and transported to a hospital.

Friday, May 22 Burglary: 25200 block of Pleasant Valley Road, Chantilly. Between 4:30 p.m. Friday and 4:30 p.m. Saturday, copper tubing was removed from a business. Suspicious Event: 21700 block of Canfield Terrace, Sterling. About 3 a.m., a resident woke up and noticed the motiondetector light on his back deck was activated. He saw a masked man outside. The suspect, described as a black man, 6-feet, 2-inches to 6-feet, 4-inches tall with a slim build, fled before deputies arrived.

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Burglary: Silo Mill Court, Sterling. Depu-

ties were called to the home for a possible burglary in progress about 2:30 p.m. A man was seen fleeing on foot. A search of the area was unsuccessful. An attempted burglary was reported two hours earlier nearby on Martingale Square.

Sunday, May 24

Burglary/Destruction of Property: 200 Block of Greenfield Court, Sterling. A concession stand at the Sugarland Run community pool was found damaged. Merchandise was reported missing. Burglary: 20100 block of Boxwood Place, Ashburn. Between 10 p.m. Saturday and 7:45 a.m. Sunday, someone entered a home and removed a wallet and a purse. The garage door was open, and the garage’s interior door was unlocked.

Monday, May 25

Burglary: 18600 block of Riverlook Court, Lansdowne. Two wallets and cash were stolen from a home about 3:30 a.m. Items also were taken from several vehicles parked in the driveway.

Tuesday, May 26

DWI/Eluding: West Poplar Street near Filbert Court, Sterling. Just after 1 a.m., a deputy saw a vehicle driving with no headlights on and initiated a traffic stop. The driver continued without stopping, struck a parked vehicle and continued onto South Filbert Court before stopping in a driveway. William H. Arias-Melendez, 22, was charged with DWI, felony eluding, driving without a license, reckless driving, and hit-and-run.

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he future of one of Loudoun County’s oldest fire departments is uncertain. The Middleburg Fire Department is undergoing an administrative re-organization, according to both company President Charles Wallace and Middleburg Mayor Betsy Davis. Wallace said the results of the re-organization should be made public in a week or so. Both he and Davis stressed there would be no disruption in service to residents in the company’s service area during the re-organization period. “You’ll see no difference—you’ll pick up the phone and call 911,” Davis said, adding that the company is running very smoothly. Founded in 1936, Company 3 is one of the oldest volunteer fire and rescue units in the county, coming in after Leesburg and Purcellville. Currently, there are 24 county career firerescue staff assigned to the station, running the engine, tanker and medic unit. “We’re just trying to support the company and give them as much time as they need to work with the community and decide how to move forward,” Loudoun Fire-Rescue Chief W. Keith Brower Jr. said.

The name of the company will remain the same, but Wallace said he could not yet comment on whether the existing company would be dissolved and another formed. The company has sold several pieces of outdated equipment and is upgrading then. He also would not divulge how many volunteers the station has currently. “Not enough,” he acknowledged. “We have so few left, and fewer are available during the day.” Davis said. “We have to decide what’s best for the town.” Having been a volunteer herself, Davis misses the family atmosphere at the station in years past. Keeping up with required training also is difficult as there are so much higher expectations, she said. “That’s one reason I stopped; it became a full-time job,” Davis said of her decision to step aside after having served with the rescue squad as a medic for 20 years. Councilwoman Bundles Murdock also lamented the loss of available volunteers. Her father was a volunteer fireman in Middleburg in the 1930s, who later pursued that same service in New York. “It was totally different then—no computers, every household didn’t work—life has changed so much, and there aren’t young people here to do it.” On the other hand, “Middleburg is a hugely volunteer town—people come out again and again, for so many events,” she said. “It’s a tribute to busy people in this town.”

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n an effort to reduce the amount of unneeded medicine in residents’ homes and decrease prescription drug abuse, the Leesburg Police Department on Tuesday installed a drug collection station at its headquarters. The box, which is available to the public 24 hours a day and seven days a week, comes via a grant from CVS as part of its initiative to reduce prescription medication abuse among children. It’s one of 1,000 units CVS and The Medicine Abuse Project are providing across the country. “Over 50 percent of people on heroin say they got their start with prescription drugs,” Leesburg Police Chief Joseph Price said. “Safely disposing of unused medication is critical to protecting our children and our environment.” According to a 2014 Partnership for Drug-Free Kids study, more than 70 percent

of teenagers said it is easy to get prescription drugs from their parents’ medicine cabinets. The collection station allows residents to dispose of unwanted, unused or expired medication, including controlled substances. In addition to keeping the medication out of the wrong hands, the collection keeps the drugs out of landfills and water supplies. Also on hand at the Leesburg Police headquarters to unveil the box were Loudoun County Health Department Director Dr. David Goodfriend and Leesburg Mayor Kristen Umstattd. Goodfriend said the box would help not just to minimize drug diversion, but also to keep kids from accidental poisonings and overdoses by “going into the medicine cabinet.” Umstattd commended the department for being the first in the county to install a container to take in residents’ unneeded substances with no questions asked. “The next stop is the sheriff’s office,” she said. n

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oudoun County supervisors agreed last week to appeal a decision by Leesburg’s Board of Architectural Review that would allow only partial demolition of four buildings to make way for a courts expansion. The supervisors voted unanimously to ask the Leesburg Town Council to approve permits to take down county-owned structures at 106, 108, 110 and 112 Edwards Ferry Road. The buildings would be demolished to make room for an $87 million project featuring a new General District courthouse and parking garage. The move came in response to the BAR’s decision May 18 that would allow some demolition but not the full removal the Loudoun government desires. It says that the county can tear down parts of the four buildings—additions built in the early 1800s that are deemed nonhistoric—but that the original structures must be preserved in their original footprints. The BAR decision also would require the county to conduct studies on the structures to identify any information important to Leesburg’s history. The supervisors’ appeal was expected, and many expect the Town Council to be more receptive to the notion of demolition than the BAR was. To wit, county Chairman Scott K. York (R-At Large) said May 20, “I have full confidence that we will be successful with the appeal process.” Supervisor Kenneth D. Reid (R-Leesburg) said he’s concerned about not only the demolition permits but also other approvals that the county will need from the town, likening the process to “regulatory torture.” “I really hope the council will move as

expeditiously as possible” on the demolition appeal, Reid, a former Leesburg councilman, said. The Town Council has to act within 75 days, and Mayor Kristen Umstattd said May 19 that a public hearing could be held June 23. The supervisors also voted unanimously to spend $150,000 on consultant studies of “Plan B” moves that could be made if the General District Court project could not be completed in Leesburg. One study, which will take about four months and cost $50,000, will look at the feasibility of converting the county government center into a courthouse. Another, which costs about $100,000 and will require about eight months of work, will examine moving the government center out of Leesburg. One option is to move the government center, or the General District courthouse, to county-owned land on Sycolin Road south of Leesburg. But Reid and Supervisors Suzanne M. Volpe (R-Algonkian), Geary M. Higgins (R-Catoctin) and Eugene A. Delgaudio (R-Sterling) also suggested looking at other options, such as moving the government center to space the county could lease near a planned Metrorail station or placing the General District courts in the planned Courthouse Square project next to the county government center parking garage. York and supervisors’ Vice Chairman Ralph M. Buona (R-Ashburn), however, questioned whether Courthouse Square would be a good fit. Buona suggested that talking about the property was “way over-convoluting the issue.” And York said that it seems that anyone hawking empty space in Leesburg eventually approaches the county government. “We’re not Realtors,” he said, “and we’re not saviors of people who cannot get a project going.” n

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Bird, who won a 2006 Pulitzer Prize for his work in “American Prometheus: The Triumph and Tragedy of J. Robert Oppenheimer,” will speak about his new work and also will have a book signing. The central character in Bird’s book, Ames, played a key role in starting the peace process that led to the Oslo accords between Israel and the Palestine Liberation Organization. He died in the April 18, 1983, truck bombing of the American embassy in Beirut. A $20 donation is appreciated. The house is at 217 Edwards Ferry Road NE, Leesburg. To reserve a seat, email events@georgecmarshall.org.

Leesburg Aquatic Center Open For Summer Leesburg area residents can now relax in the local lazy river, as the AV Symington Aquatic Center opened for the summer season last weekend. Through June 16, the center will be open to the public Fridays, 4-8 p.m., and Saturdays and Sundays, noon-8 p.m. Town residents can be admitted at 11 a.m. on weekends. Beginning June 17, the facility will be open daily from noon to 8 p.m. The aquatic center is located within the Ida Lee Park grounds and features a Leesburg Today/File Photo 600-foot lazy river, large slide tower with two body flumes, drop slide, 25-yard lap Visitors stay cool while floating down the lazy river at lane, two gang slides, a water pipe fall, Leesburg’s AV Symington Aquatic Center, which opened crossing feature, and dumping buckets. for the season Saturday. There’s also a large “beach” area with bubblers and water fountains, a concession stand, and grass picnic area. Admission passes are on sale and can be purchased at the window at the aquatic center after 11 a.m. Daily admission for town residents on weekdays is $5 for youth (younger than 16) and seniors, $6 for adults. For non-town residents, the cost is $8 for youth and seniors on weekdays, and $9 for adults. Admission is $1 more on weekends and holidays. Admission passes, which allow for 10 visits, cost $40 for youth and seniors living in Leesburg and $50 for adults. For non-residents, the cost is $70 for youth and seniors, and $80 for adults. Throughout the summer, a variety of programs and classes will be held at the facility. A complete list is featured in the summer publication of Leesburg At Leisure. Shade structure, pool and party package rentals are available.

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Leesburg-area barbecue fans will have to wait just a bit longer to chow down and listen to tunes at Smokehouse Live. The barbecue restaurant and live music venue was slated to open May 26, but that didn’t happen. “Unfortunately we came upon a slight delay and most likely won’t be opening until the following week, so a lot of these shows are most likely going to be rescheduled,” Gold stated. Shows that will be rescheduled include the May 27 performance of C.J. Chenier and the Red Hot Louisiana Band and the May 29 show of Human Country Jukebox. Owners Kris Diemar and Jim Foss developed a 16,000-squarefoot restaurant at the Village at Leesburg Today/Mike Stancik Leesburg. Follow the restaurant’s social Smokehouse Live was slated to open May 26, but a delay will media pages on Facebook (face- push the opening to at least next week. book.com/SmokehouseLiveVA) and Twitter (@Smokehouse_Live) for updates on a new opening date and any rescheduled shows.

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fter receiving a consultant’s report last week that a state-supported western access road to Dulles Airport isn’t needed, Loudoun supervisors agreed to further discuss connection to the airport in general. A representative of consultant Kimley-Horn told supervisors that the county’s planned road network can handle the development projected for the airport and for the western Dulles area without a new east-west roadway that the Virginia Department of Transportation has studied. VDOT in 2013 began assessing the need for a road that could help move cargo traffic and serve other needs, and last year the department announced that its preferred route would be in the median of Rt. 50. The idea is that Rt. 50 would have six lanes for general traffic and two lanes where the median is now—one eastbound and one westbound— reserved for vehicles going to and from Dulles Airport. In addition, access to the airport lanes would be provided at the Rt. 50/Rt. 606 interchange and at the Rt. 50 interchanges planned at Northstar Boulevard, Gum Springs Road and Loudoun County Parkway. Kimley-Horn’s report, however, says that Rt. 50 doesn’t need lanes dedicated to airport traffic, and that even if 6 million square feet of commercial uses were developed in the area, generating a work force of 10,000 employees, Loudoun’s planned road system still would function properly. That conclusion notwithstanding, the Board of Supervisors is slated to look at one change to the

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county supervisors to approve changes that could enable her office to better serve residents. For example, Registrar Judy Brown told supervisors last week that too many registered voters are assigned to certain election precincts, which could mean long lines at the polls. So she wants to open eight new precincts. Those additional locations would allow voters to be spread out more and lessen the chance of lines. A federal recommendation calls for no voter to have to wait more than a half-hour to cast a ballot,

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Brown said. The Dulles and Broad Run election districts each would get three new precincts under the plan, and one each would be assigned to the Blue Ridge and Catoctin districts. Brown’s proposals also include three changes to voting locations: • Some voters who cast ballots at Belmont Ridge Middle School would instead go to the new Riverside High School on Election Day; • Loudoun residents who have been voting at Mill Run Elementary School would go to Moorefield Station Elementary School; and • those who have been voting at Moorefield Station now would vote at Discovery Elementary School. If approved, the changes would go into effect for this year’s general election Nov. 3. The supervisors voted unanimously May 20 to hold a public hearing on the matter July 8. In addition, Brown pointed out a change that was not of her making. Loudouners who were used to casting ballots at the Neersville fire station at 11762 Harpers Ferry Road will continue to vote at that address. But the building is no longer home to a fire department. It’s now the Between the Hills Community Center.

SUPERVISORS OK 158 HOMES NEAR VILLAGE AT LEESBURG A smaller Goose Creek Golf Club could

mean more customers at the Village of Leesburg. The Loudoun County Board of Supervisors voted 6-3 last week to approve plans by the Village of Leesburg’s developer to shrink the golf course

by nine holes and build homes and businesses on the property. Kettler, the McLean-based firm that created the Village, aims to provide new shoppers to the companies there by building 158 homes on nearly 111 acres nearby. A 132-room hotel, a 6,000-square-foot restaurant, other commercial ventures and a soccer field are expected, too. And the developer agreed to replace a Cochran Mill Road bridge over Tuscarora Creek, which means the span could get constructed quicker than if the government did the work. VDOT has deemed the bridge obsolete. Supervisor Geary M. Higgins (R-Catoctin), who represents the area where the mixed-use development would be, praised the bridge work and underscored the idea that an infusion of new patrons could help Village of Leesburg businesses. “They’re underutilized right now,” he said. But those good points weren’t enough to sway board Vice Chairman Ralph M. Buona (R-Ashburn) and Supervisors Shawn M. Williams (R-Broad Run) and Matthew F. Letourneau (R-Dulles), who voted against the project. They expressed concerns about allowing homes where residents could be bothered by noise from the adjacent Luck Stone quarry. “I could live with it if it weren’t in this location,” Buona said. Buona and Williams also voiced worry that approving more housing could put a strain on Loudoun’s educational system even though the Goose Creek Club development isn’t slated to trigger the construction of a new school. Continued on Next Page

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county’s official transportation plan. Supervisors voted unanimously May 20 in favor of Chairman Scott K. York’s proposal to have the county staff prepare an amendment to the transportation plan that would call for Evergreen Mills Road to be widened to four lanes between Rt. 606 and Northstar Boulevard. Evergreen Mills currently is not planned to connect with Northstar, but York (R-At Large) believes this step would provide another good east-west path for traffic. He also called for the supervisors’ Transportation and Land Use Committee to discuss airport connection in general. One part of the discussion already seems clear, though: There appears to be little support among supervisors for the link VDOT examined. “What a waste of taxpayer dollars,” Supervisor Janet S. Clarke (R-Blue Ridge) said of the work the state agency completed.

Admission $10 Come out to enjoy the inflatables, dunk tank, a velcro wall, obstacle course, interactive exhibits, food vendors, and performances by Loudoun’s best teen bands! Family fun vendors and amusements conclude at 7pm prior to headliner We The Kings taking the stage. Open to the public - family friendly • Tickets available online • www.loudounyouthfest.com

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to ask the county Circuit Court to place a twopart, $153.9 million bond referendum on the November ballot. The supervisors voted unanimously in favor of two ballot questions that would be posed to voters on Election Day, Nov. 3. One seeks to issue bonds not to exceed $151 million to finance the construction of an elementary school and a high school in the bustling Dulles area. The language on the ballot would read: “QUESTION: Shall the County of Loudoun, Virginia contract a debt and issue its general obligation capital improvement bonds in the maximum amount of $150,995,000 to finance in whole or in part, the cost to design, construct and equip ES-31, Dulles North Area Elementary School, and HS-11, Dulles North Area High School, and the cost of other public school projects throughout the County approved by referendum?” The other ballot question is about issuing bonds not to exceed $2.9 million to fill fire and rescue needs. It would read: “QUESTION: Shall the County of Loudoun, Virginia contract a debt and issue its general obligation capital improvement bonds in the maximum amount of $2,940,000 to finance in whole or in part, the cost to acquire fire and rescue apparatus and the cost of other public safety projects throughout the County approved by referendum?”

unanimously approved names for a new county park and the locality’s adult day center in Purcellville. “Corner Hall Park” is the official name for the park site adjacent to Kirkpatrick Farms in Aldie. It’s more than 15 acres, with about half of that area designated for recreational use. The park will be at the intersection of the future Gardena Drive and Northstar Boulevard. It will feature a pond, an unlighted rectangle athletic field, landscaping and parking. “Mac Brownell Adult Day Center” is the official name of the adult day center located in a wing of the Carver Center. The facility provides a supportive social setting and therapeutic activities for participants with memory loss and/ or physical limitations. The Carver Center opened in July 2007, and there were requests to consider an independent name for the adult day wing. The center, however, will retain its name honoring the Carver School and George Washington Carver. In addition, supervisors voted to name the Carver Center ballroom/grand hall in honor of Joseph and Lena Cooke. Along with the designation, a display of Cooke family artifacts is planned. Public input on naming the properties was initially sought by advertising through local and social media. Suggestions were accepted through March 17. The county received four recommendations for the park and 40 recommendations for the adult day facility. For more information, call 703-777-0343, or email prcs@loudoun.gov. n

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in the first Brambleton Brewfast on Saturday, May 30, and plans to provide a sneak peak of the new business, which has a target opening date of June 5. Located at 22885 Brambleton Plaza next to the movie theater, the second Lost Rhino location will have a feel similar to its Ashburn brewery. “If the people walking by the restaurant are any indicator, the community is very excited to have us,” Hoffman said. “It’s a very active and vibrant community that we’re proud to be a part of now.” More than 20 other area breweries will be participating in the Brambleton Brewfest, which runs from 1 to 6 p.m. in the Brambleton Town Center and will include food trucks, live music and other beer-related activities. Tickets are $30 at the gate, and include a tasting glass and six 5-ounce tastings. Tickets are $10 for a designated driver and for those aged 13-20. Kids 12 and younger are free. During the brewfest, Lost Rhino will host an open house for patrons to get their first look at the new location. Hoffman said one of the bars will be staffed and a limited menu will be available. “That will let folks take a look around and buy a beer or two,” Hoffman said. Keeping the feel of Lost Rhino brewery was important in the new space. “[Customers] didn’t want to lose that casual, laid-back atmosphere. We tried to encapsulate that,” Hoffman said. Small changes include an expanded menu, and customers will be able to order drinks and food from their table. At the Ashburn location, patrons order by walking up to the bar. “We’re very proud of the product and didn’t want to change much,” Hoffman said. “The atmosphere, the music, the décor and style of food will all be the same.” For more information on the Lost Rhino Brewing Company, go to lostrhino.com. n

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In the statement Tuesday, he called on Simpson to support Chapman. “For the past few months Steve Simpson has been frequenting Loudoun Republican meetings, attending fundraisers and events, and apparently trying to be part of the Republican Party again,” Haynes said. “For him to now be considering a run as an independent is very unfortunate and unacceptable.” Haynes noted Simpson’s 2011 loss and said that at least “part of the reason for his removal was that a few years earlier he had lost the Republican primary and then ran as an independent. Being a Republican has to mean something, and you can’t jump in and out of the party to further your political career. Loudoun County voters want elected officials to stand for something and not just be in politics for selfish reasons.” Simpson, Haynes said, is “more than wel-

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come” in the Loudoun GOP if he is going to support the party’s nominees as he has promised to do. “But if he is going to run for office as an independent,” the chairman said, “we will make every effort to defeat him in November just as we will the Democrat in the race.” Simpson said he thought that Haynes’ move was “in poor taste,” given the fact that he hadn’t made an announcement. He said he has been circulating petitions to get on the ballot because he wanted to get a read on whether voters would endorse an independent run. And, Simpson said, “The support’s been huge.” The former elected lawman said he’s found well-wishers on both sides of the county and within the Sheriff’s Office. Simpson said his phone has been ringing off the hook since Noble’s loss at the nominating convention. He didn’t dispute Haynes’ contention that agreeing to support Republican candidates went along with signing the form to be a party convention delegate. But he said that he’s concerned about the future of the Sheriff’s Office, and that “public safety is bigger than party politics.” “I care too much about what’s going on in Loudoun County” to stand idly by, he said. Simpson served as sheriff from 1996 to 2012, and he won elections during that stretch with the GOP label and as an independent, although he said he considers himself a Republican at heart. His entry into the race makes for the latest development in a campaign that began last year and that has seen lots of news. Chapman’s contest with Noble was fierce, and even insiders were unsure who would win the GOP nomination heading into the May 2 convention at Stone Bridge High School. In addition, Chapman’s other announced opponent, Democrat Brian Allman, has been criticized by members of his own party for

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Independents have until June 9 to file papers to get on the November ballot, and discussion also has centered on possible runs for county chairman. Incumbent Scott K. York (R-At Large) announced in January that he wouldn’t seek reelection, and Republican Charles King, Democrat Phyllis Randall and independent Tom Bellanca are currently the chairman hopefuls slated to appear on the ballot. But some in Loudoun continue to try to persuade York to mount an independent bid, something that he has done successfully in the past. County Supervisor Shawn M. Williams (R-Broad Run) also sought the GOP nomination for chairman earlier this year. He got out of that race after reports of drunken driving and an assault arrest from his past were publicized. But over the past few days, he’s become the latest subject of independent rumors. Reached Tuesday, Williams said that he sought signatures on a petition that he would need to run as an independent but that he hadn’t actually made a decision to move forward with another chairman campaign. “It’s not something that I think is probable,” Williams said, but it’s an option to consider if that’s what residents want. n

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saying that, if elected, he wanted to hire Noble as his chief deputy. Noble declined the offer, saying that he hadn’t been told about Allman’s plan and that he would support Chapman, the GOP nominee. The Allman-Noble hullaballoo continued, though, and Allman filed a civil suit in Loudoun County Circuit Court, alleging that fellow Democrat Larry W. Roeder Jr. “intentionally, willfully and maliciously” defamed him at a Loudoun Democratic Committee meeting in Leesburg on May 7.

he race for the 87th District Virginia House of Delegates seat again has two candidates. South Riding lawyer Chuong Nguyen has been selected as the GOP nominee for the post, Republican Party of Virginia Chairman John Whitbeck announced May 22. Nguyen, a native of what is now Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, will replace GOP Del. David I. Ramadan, who is not seeking a third term. He will face Democrat John Bell, also of South Riding, on the November ballot. “I am honored to be selected as the Republican nominee for the 87th House District,” Nguyen said in a prepared statement. “As a delegate, I will work to continue to provide the outstanding constituent service that residents are used to receiving from Delegate Ramadan, and I will be focused on the issues that matter most to the residents of eastern Loudoun and western Prince William, like transportation, education and economic growth.” Whitbeck said that Nguyen was an “ideal” candidate for the district. “Like Delegate Ramadan, his story and experience will resonate with the diverse voters in eastern Loudoun, and he understands the challenges of being a first-generation immi-

grant,” he said in announcing the 87th District nomination. “He will be a great addition to our strong slate of Republican candidates and to the House Republican Caucus.” Ramadan said he was pleased to support Nguyen. “Like me, he is a first-generation immigrant who is living the American Dream,” the delegate said in the GOP’s announcement. “From his outstanding education to his real world experience, Chuong is well qualified to represent us in the House of Delegates, and I’m confident that he will fight hard for our area and continue the strong relationships with other local officials and the community.” Nguyen has served as a prosecutor in the Loudoun County Commonwealth’s Attorney’s Office and worked as a law clerk to the late Virginia Supreme Court Chief Justice Harry Carrico. He also taught at Woodberry Forest School in Madison County. Nguyen immigrated to the U.S. as a boy. His family escaped communist China after his father was imprisoned in a rehabilitation camp. He went on to graduate from Harvard University and from the University of Richmond’s T.C. Williams School of Law. Nguyen is married to Dr. Trang VoNguyen, founder and medical director of The Virginia Institute for Surgical Arts in South Riding. n

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said there was other damage after the May 21 incident. Perhaps the most talked-about scene was at a NAPA auto parts store in Sterling. Rocks showered the parking lot, damaging cars and breaking a store window. And at a nearby home, a large rock crashed through the roof into a bedroom. Some residents first thought a meteor shower was to blame. The county fire department and the U.S. Department of Labor’s Mine Safety and Health Administration also have been investigating. Kesterson said that Loudoun Quarries wouldn’t be able conduct blasts again until DMME approves new procedures there. The blaster in charge was not charged with a crime. He could be required to undergo further training or face other scrutiny as a result of last week’s incident, though, Kesterson said. Loudoun County Fire Marshal Office’s Deputy Chief Linda Hale said authorities, both locally and at the state and federal levels, take situations like this very seriously. “When it comes to blasting, any time you have rock that leaves your property, that’s considered a serious offense,” she said. Chantilly Crushed Stone Inc. owns the quarry, but the company that was doing the blasting was Winchester Building Supply. Everyone is cooperating with investigators, Chantilly Crushed Stone attorney Antonio J. Calabrese said May 22, and reparations will be made for any harm resulting from the blast. “We’re incredibly grateful that no one was seriously hurt,” Calabrese said. He said that protocol was being followed May 21, and that each blast is videotaped. Safety is “absolutely paramount” at the quarry, which hasn’t seen an incident in many years, Calabrese said. The blasting hubbub came less than 48 hours after a plan to turn the Chantilly Crushed Stone site into a mixed-use development was discussed at a Loudoun County Planning Commission meeting. The centerpiece of the project would be a lake that would be created by filling the quarry with water. Individuals who witness rock blasting off the property of a quarry or any other commercial property can file a complaint with the Loudoun Fire Marshal’s Office at loudoun.gov/ firemarshal by clicking on the “Blasting Complaint Procedures” link. Residents who were impacted by last week’s incident also can report complaints to DMME at 434-951-6310. n Deputy Editor Danielle Nadler contributed to this report.

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Stokes said the value of the robotic gynecology surgery is that recovery is so much faster, particularly with single-site incisions. For active women, such as runners, “They can be back at work in the second week in contrast to multi-incisions where [initial] recovery would take three to four weeks,” Stokes said. For surgeons, the procedure is “like having your arm in a cast—you can move in angles, you move your arms rather than your hands. It gives more dexterity and flexibility,” Stokes said. “Technology is driving this, and will continue to do so,” he said, noting high definition televisions are now put to use in the operating room. “It’s like having many eyes, much more magnification—and as the technology improves we’ll be able to do more and more,” Stokes said, noting the procedure was originally developed through the military. In normal circumstances, the doctor has a console, he wears binoculars, and his hands manipulate the robot—the patient is usually six or seven feet away. The computer manages the magnification, lights and controls. “The computer interprets what you do as the surgeon. If you move your hand to the right, it responds to what you are directing, in a natural way—it’s not on auto pilot,” Stokes said. At age 60, Stokes says he prefers to concentrate on the surgical side. “I’d like to see robotics in GYN evolve— that’s my niche of interest,” he said. n

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rom his days as a sophomore in biology classes, Dr. Chauncey C. Stokes contemplated a medical career. “I always liked the sciences,” he recalled. After first opting for cardiology, he switched to OB/GYN—a decision he has never regretted. From his current position as chairman of Inova Loudoun Hospital’s OB/GYN Department, he said, “My present has always been to give the mother a perfect baby.” He completed a public health internship in Mobile, AL, before doing his residency at Howard University and finally going into private practice in Sterling, joining wellknown Loudoun practitioners including Drs. Willoughby, McLeod, Choudry, Akbar and Tudder. When he first came to Loudoun in 1991, the county’s hospital in Leesburg had few, if any, female obstetricians and in-house anesthesia was rare. There was no neonatology. “It was a bit primitive,” Stokes recalled.

When the hospital moved to Lansdowne, conditions improved. The numbers of births increased—from 800 and 900 deliveries in Leesburg to between 1,200 and 1,400. “Now, we’re between the upper 2,000s and 3,000s per year,” he said. Stokes said the surgical side of the business has more attractions for him. “I’ve always enjoyed both, but at my age surgery has more appeal,” he said, noting he’s done his stint of getting up at 3 a.m. to deliver a baby—close to 5,000 of them during his career. He’s also interested in giving women more choice in labor. “Does she want a natural birth, or an epidural,” Stokes said, maintaining he wants a woman to have what she wants, “as long as it’s safe.” He noted the hospital’s efforts through the new Birthing Center to mesh natural births with hospital care—if the latter is needed. How to mold those two needs is the challenge, he said, noting there are more regulations for women wanting a natural birth. n

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re-routed the W&OD Trail, and removed and planted hundreds of trees and shrubs. Formally known as the Rt. 7 Westbound Truck Climbing Lane, the project is federally funded and managed by the Virginia Department of Transportation through a design-build contract. Particularly over the past few months as the pace of construction picked up, it has been difficult for motorists to visualize the road’s final appearance as the landscape between West Market Street and Rt. 9 kept changing before their eyes. Massive amounts of dirt were moved as hillsides were carved out in some places and built up in others, trees and scrub disappeared, piles of huge concrete pipes littered the scene, and deep stormwater pits were sculpted. A huge, 80-foot-long tunnel, for weeks seemingly unconnected to anything, sat just east of the Rt. 9 interchange, But slowly the outline of the 2.58-mile widened highway has become clearer. The 80-foot-long tunnel that will carry W&OD Trail traffic safely under the busy intersection is now covered with soil. The first layer of pavement has been laid for the new climbing lane. And fresh plantings have taken root on what were bare roadsides. VDOT Construction Manager Michael Pruitt said the most difficult part of the job was less visible: installing the large drainage pipes beneath Rt. 7 while keeping traffic flowing.

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BY THE NUMBERS The sheer scale of the project elicited some questions. VDOT representatives came up with some interesting figures.

70,000 current combined daily traffic counts ................................................ . 250,000 cubic yards of earth moved .................................................. 80,000 tons of asphalt placed .................................................. 1,000 linear feet of tunneled pipe laid .................................................. 8,500 linear feet of storm pipe installed ..................................................  15-foot-tall, 80-foot-long W&OD Trail tunnel built .................................................. 2.58 miles of Rt. 7 widened .................................................. 2 Rt. 9 roundabouts created .

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he Rt. 7 Climbing Lane Project involves more than just the construction of an additional westbound lane. Reconfigured medians will offer dedicated turns, with deceleration and acceleration lanes to improve safety. Several current crossings will be closed or restricted to right-in, right-out access. A new alignment for the W&OD Trail will take joggers and cyclists under the Rt. 9 interchange. And two roundabouts are designed to keep Rt. 9 traffic flowing. Residents on the north side of Rt. 7— along Leeland Orchard and Fort Johnson roads, as well as those living in Beacon Hill with access from Hidden Gap Road—will see the most change in their traffic patterns. What they will give up in convenience of access, they will gain in safety, according to VDOT. The plan calls for access to Leeland Orchard Road to be closed to traffic by the end of the summer and Fort Johnson Road converted to exit-only access, allowing residents from the north to enter Rt. 7 going east or west. For those heading east, they’ll have a dedicated acceleration lane to help merge into traffic. An extension of Fort Johnson Road running parallel to Rt. 7 will link Leeland Orchard Road to Alysheba Drive and Farm Market Road in Beacon Hill. Those entering Rt. 7 from Farm Market Road will be required to exit west. Those wanting to go east will travel to the Rt. 9 exit and double back. Because there is insufficient distance between Hidden Gap

Road and the Simpson Circle roundabout, Hidden Gap will be limited to right turns only from Rt. 7. Westbound traffic will have a dedicated left turn lane into Roxbury Hall Road to access homes and the Leesburg Church of the Nazarene, as well as into Shenstone at White Gate Road. There also will be a dedicated right turn lane for motorists pulling out of Roxbury Hall Road to merge with Rt. 7’s eastbound traffic. The median crossing at Hidden Gap and Beechnut roads will be closed. On the south side of Rt. 7, a new road segment through Shenstone will connect neighborhoods along Beechnut Road to that access point at White Gate Road; there will be no access to Rt. 7. At the Leesburg end, the eastbound exit ramp for West Market Street will include a left turn lane to allow motorists to loop back around to westbound Rt. 7. Perhaps the most striking element of the project relates to the relocated W&OD Trail through the Rt. 9 interchange, where a new 80-foot-long, 15-foot high tunnel will link to the existing stone arch. Western trail users will access the Rt. 9 overpass from Simpson Circle, pass through the westernmost roundabout and cross Rt. 7 on the overpass, then spiral down from the eastern roundabout to a dedicated pathway under the bridge, omitting the need to cross Rt. 9. They then will head through the new tunnel under the eastbound ramp to join the trail and existing stone archway under Business Rt. 7. n

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various improvements to the road dates as far back as the 1960s, according to Farid Bigdeli, VDOT transportation and land use director for Loudoun County. When the Rt. 7 bypass was extended from Clarke’s Gap to Round Hill in the early 1980s and then widened to four lanes a decade later, planners envisioned the corridor would accommodate the increased traffic growth would bring. But that was before the huge population boom that Loudoun experienced in the 1990s and 2000s, before construction of the Dulles Greenway and before West Virginia became such a major employee source for Northern Virginia businesses. And the coming of Metrorail is expected to further increase traffic on Rt. 7. Backups, in both the morning and eve-

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The Commonwealth Transportation Board awarded the contract to the Shirley Contracting/Dewberry team in October 2013. The entire project, including right-of-way acquisition and the required 20 percent match from the state, costs $36.4 million. Construction began at the end of June 2014, following a community input session held May 15, during which various access concerns were expressed—leading to a redesign of the Roxbury Hall Road interchange on the eastbound lanes. “Access was a key concern for the communities living off the side roads,” Bigdeli said. The changes increased the cost, he said, but “it was important to accommodate the community’s needs.” Even before construction began, “We heard concerns from Beacon Hill people about getting out [on to Rt. 7 previously] even to turn right, let alone across the median,” Loudoun County Transportation Department Special Projects Manager Terrie Laycock noted. “It wasn’t safe before, and hopefully it will be better, with acceleration and deceleration lanes that weren’t there before.” Concerns also have been expressed about the loss of vegetation on both sides of the roadway and in the median, though VDOT plans to replant as much as possible. In addition to the visual loss, the amount of trees and scrub cut down has resulted in an increase in noise. Bill Henry, who lives at the top of Fort Johnson Road, says he and his wife recently have noticed the sound from Rt. 7 much more than in the past. They used to hardly ever hear any traffic noise. “I hope they will plant more trees as a sound barrier,” Henry said. However, the Henrys are pleased that they will now have a internal linking road from Leeland Orchard through Beacon Hill that will give them options to access Rt. 7 safely. “For years, we’ve risked our lives getting on to Rt. 7 to go eastbound in the morning or westbound in the afternoon,” he said. “We’ll be thankful for the improved road.” n

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illsboro is one of the commonwealth’s smallest incorporated towns, with around 100 residents. Although small in population, it’s large in ambition and vision. Recent moves by Loudoun County have aided the town in trying to find solutions to some of its most pressing needs—developing a utility system to serve the town and alleviating its traffic congestion. The town is pressing for the three big projects—the Rt. 9 traffic calming project; a new well and water treatment plant; and development of a wastewater system and treatment plant—to occur simultaneously. Finding the funding remains daunting. Successive councils have wrestled with the problem of finding adequate

and safe water supplies, a need accelerated by the Virginia Department of Health’s mandate that the town cease reliance on water from the Hill Tom Brook as its supply. Since August 2000, the town has been on a state boil water notice. At the same time, the town has no central sewer system so residents rely on individual septic systems. After years of false starts with wells that did not provide adequate supply, the town was able to find a good source of water and drill a reliable town well, aided by $1.145 million from the county government and a grant from the Virginia Department of Health. The next step for the project, which is in the design phase, will be to acquire easements and develop the actual well source. Mayor Roger Vance said he is hopeful construction could commence in the spring or early summer next year. The raw water line would pass under Rt. 9 to the existing treatment plant, before heading back through

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Round Hill’s Hometown Festival enjoyed ideal weather Saturday, offering a full slate of family activities. Following a community parade, residents gathered in the Town Park for a Memorial Day service conducted with the help of area Cub Scouts, before diving in to less somber activities, including the highly-competitive pie-eating contest.

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• The Middleburg Concert Series continues with a 4 p.m. June 14 concert at the Middleburg United Methodist Church. The series’ second installment will highlight nationMiddleburg ally renowned tenor Michael Forest in a performance of vocal chamber music. Forest has sung numerous roles with the Metropolitan Opera over a 17-year period and also has sung at concerts with the National Symphony Orchestra, Pittsburgh Symphony, New York Philharmonic and St. Louis Symphony. The June 14 concert will include selections sung by Miho Sato de Saucedo and local musician Karen Chase. Cellist Alan Saucedo will perform with his sister, Cynthia Saucedo, and Dr. Maryory Serrano on violin. Larry Correll will return to perform organ and piano selections. Admission is by freewill offering and light refreshments will be served following the concert. Middleburg United Methodist Church is at 15 N. Washington St., Middleburg. For more information, contact Alan Saucedo at alansa99@hayoo.com or 540-303-7127.

• Saturday’s annual Mayfest on the Town Green was a huge success, according to Councilwoman Courtenay Carder, who has spearheaded the event since its inception four years ago. Lovettsville Carder first thought of Mayfest as a way to promote the town to residents and out-of-towners. It has grown in size and popularity ever since. Mayfest featured something for everyone—a pie-eating contest, three bands, a rock-climbing wall, a variety of vendors, wine and beer tastings, a corn hole tournament and the ever-popular dunk tank. The event also helps those in need of food—the Lovettsville Lions invited the public to fill its food pantry by providing a black Corvette to be stuffed full of food items by day’s end. • The town is looking for residents to join one of four Planning Commission committees that will help gather information and make recommendations on the town’s future growth patterns as part of the Comprehensive Plan review. The town plan is its guiding document as to how Lovettsville will develop and at what pace.

Each committee will meet twice to collect information and make recommendations. Those interested should contact Town Planner and Zoning Administrator Joshua Bateman at jbateman@lovettsvilleva.gov or 540-822-5788. • Orchanarchy Hops invites brewers and wouldbe growers of hops to a planting day at the future home of Lucketts Mill and HopWorks at Black Hope Farm— the newest addition Lucketts to Northern Virginia’s thriving hops industry. From 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, June 6, visitors will see how hops are planted and tended, and learn the different stages of commercial hop growing as well as have a glimpse of the new facility. Owners of Organarchy, the largest MidAtlantic organic hops company, will be on hand to answer questions. Tours and planting demonstrations will take place all day. The farm is at 42264 Leelynn Farm Lane in Leesburg. • NOVA Parks continues its Civil War programming June 6 and 7 at historic Mt. Zion Church on Rt. 50 east of Gilberts Corner. From 9 a.m.

to 6 p.m. both days, reenactors will recreate Aldie a Union medical team in the hectic days following the cavalry engagements in Aldie, Middleburg and Upperville in June of 1863. The fighting, just west of the church, was the prelude to what became a key battle of the war, at Gettysburg, just days later. Gunfire hardly was over when the wounded of both sides were brought to the church, which was hastily converted into an impromptu field hospital. Medics treated both the wounded and those felled by heatstroke, typhoid fever or other illnesses. Some of the 60 treated at the church left their names behind, as their signatures can still be seen today, written on the interior walls of the church. The re-enactors will explain medical practices of the mid-19th century, and visitors will be invited to come inside the churchturned-hospital, to view the graffiti on the walls, as well as visit the adjacent cemetery where Civil War veterans are buried. For more information, contact Tracy J. Gillespie, historic site manager, at tgillespie@nvrpa.org or 703-327-9777. Continued on Next Page

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the town as treated water. The service road will require upgrading, and new water tanks will be installed at the plant. The county previously funded study grants for both water and sewer and encouraged the town to pursue funding for a wastewater system. The total cost of a centralized sewer system, including a treatment plant, would be around $5.7 million, Vance said. The line would pass under Rt. 9 and be located in front of each home. The county has budgeted $2 million in FY16 to help with sewer line installation, based on the Loudoun Water study, Vance said. The town will apply for the remaining $3.7 million from the county’s Water/Wastewater Fund that provides funding for unincorporated areas and smaller towns. While the two utility projects are important, so is the road project, Vance said. Rt. 9 bisects the town and is heavily traveled by West Virginia commuters—carrying more than 15,000 vehicle trips per day. The traffic-calming project, which includes roundabouts at each end of town, is expected to cost $16 million and has been awaiting Virginia Department of Transportation funding for six

years. Timing is everything, Vance said, stressing the need to link the two health-related utility projects with the road project. “The real challenge is to get funding for the road so we can coordinate [all three projects],” Vance said, adding it makes much more sense to only tear up the road once, which would save significant funds. Recently, the mayor made a pitch to the Commonwealth Transportation Board to try to get the project moved up. From the beginning, the traffic-calming project included replacement of the town’s water main in its scope, Vance noted. “For many decades the unsafe conditions in Hillsboro were neglected and have grown significantly worse. Now we have an approved project that is ready to build, that can be completed in a relatively short time frame, and that will have an extraordinary impact,” Vance said in a statement to the board. Without that coordination, the town—and commuters—would face duplicating work, prolonged traffic disruption and additional costs, Vance said. That’s a tall order, but “We just keep plugging away,” the mayor said. n

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• Advance tickets go on sale next week for The Wine Kitchen Hearth’s Open House Social and Networking Evening at the restaurant in the Purcellville Gateway shopping center. The Purcellville 5:30-8:30 p.m. June 15 event is being held to support Loudoun Volunteer Caregivers. “We’ll open the bottles, if you’ll open your hearts,” is the invitation issued by the restaurant, offering fine wine and light fare—and an opportunity for patrons to make a difference in the community. Tickets go on sale June 1: $35 in advance or $40 at the door—for two glasses of wine, light fare, networking and good conversation. Soft drinks will be available for non-drinkers. For more information and to purchase tickets in advance, call Loudoun Volunteer Caregivers at 703-779-8617. • A call for volunteers has been issued by The Nature Generation—to be a weed and waste warrior for the Chapman DeMary Trail that

meanders along the banks of Catoctin Creek off Hirst Road in Purcellville. Volunteers gather on the last Wednesday of each month from 5 to 7 p.m. to help maintain the varied habitat along the stream by letting native plants flourish in the area and encourage birds, butterflies, bees and other creatures call the trail home. Volunteer efforts will enhance the environmental education efforts that are pursued in what has become an outdoor classroom for students at Loudoun Valley High School. The monthly sessions started May 27 and run through Oct. 28. For more information, email aware@natgen.org. • The former Neersville fire department hall is undergoing some repairs, so the Between the Hills Community Association has announced there will be no country breakfasts for June, Neersville July or August. A note from the association indicates organizers hope to resume the community breakfasts Sept. 12. n

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T 31 Loudoun Schools Earn Performance Awards M ore than a third of Loudoun County’s public schools were recognized with Virginia Index of Performance awards for exceeding state and federal accountability standards, as well as achieving excellence goals established by the governor and the board. The Virginia Board of Education announced the awards May 19. Fourteen Loudoun schools won the Board of Education Excellence Award, the second-tier honor in the VIP program. The local award

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ll rising high school sophomores and seniors are invited to apply for Loudoun Youth Inc.’s Leadership Loudoun Youth summer program. The deadline to apply online is May 31. Students can choose between two oneweek sessions: July 13-17 or August 3-7. The program includes workshops on leadership, team building, communication, public speaking and stress management. Students will also get to visit with local business, political and

community leaders. Tuition is $450 and includes tours, course materials, overnight accommodations, a ropes course and several meals throughout the week. A press release announcing the summer Leadership Loudoun session states: “The goal of this program is to provide our future leaders with leadership insights and communication skills, poise and confidence, valuable knowledge about their community and environment, exposure to local leaders, new ideas on how you can make a difference, new friends and experiences.” Submit an application at www.loudounyouth.org/programs-2. For information on a

tunities set by the board. Seventeen Loudoun schools—as well as two school divisions and 120 other schools throughout Virginia—were recognized with the Board of Education Distinguished Achievement Award. Those that received awards are: Briar Woods High, Evergreen Mill Elementary, Freedom High, Hamilton Elementary, Horizon Elementary, John Champe High, Lincoln Elementary, Little River Elementary, Mercer Middle, Moorefield Station Elementary, Pinebrook Elementary, Round Hill Elementary, Sanders Corner Elementary, Stone Bridge High,

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siblings to follow. He was also selected as a Gold Scholar for the Coca-Cola 2015 Community College Aca demic Team, a program sponsored by the CocaCola Scholars Foundation and administered by NVCC GRAD NAMED Phi Theta Kappa. TO ACADEMIC TEAM He has been accepted to several universi Recent Northern Virginia Community ties and plans to pursue a career as a pharmaCollege graduate Allan Edzii was named to the cist. Phi Theta Kappa Top Ten All-Virginia Aca demic Team. Edzii, who graduated from Potomac Falls High School in 2013, is one of four SCHOOL BOARD APPLAUDS recent NVCC graduates who were named to the team and higher education honor society. SUBSTITUTE TEACHERS Edzii, 21, was among the first cohort of The Loudoun County School Board recstudents to enroll at NVCC with all expenses ognized outstanding substitutes during its May paid through the Honors Scholars Program. As 12 meeting. the first person in his family to go to college, he Nancy Brooklyn Smith, representing Tussaid he is glad to be paving a good path for his Continued on Next Page

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• Northern Virginia Community College student Maria Vera Alvarez, of South Riding, was awarded the prestigious Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship. She is among 90 students nationally to receive the award, which provides up to $40,000 a year toward tuition, books, living expenses and required fees for the final two to three years needed to earn a bachelor’s degree. • Six Loudoun County high school students were awarded $1,000 Comcast Virginia Leaders and Achievers scholarships. The scholarship winners are: Ethan Casserino (Loudoun Valley), Patrick Fields (Loudoun County), Madeline Helmstadter (Freedom), Jonatan Membreno Mejia (Park View), Sudeepti Surapaneni (Briar b u r n Woods) t o dand a yWilliam Yancey (Broad Run). They

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carora High School, was named the outstanding substitute at the high school level. Donna Raffensperger, representing Harmony Middle School, was named outstanding middle school substitute. Nicole M. Jones of Legacy Elementary and Susan Ritchey of Sugarland Elementary were honored at the elementary level. Forty-nine substitute teachers were nominated for the awards. The winners were chosen by a panel of current and retired principals, as well as Personnel Supervisor Sharon L. Bean.

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here I need to kick them out at night,” he said. As he interviewed and hired Riverside’s staff, Anderson looked for people who were willing to put in a few more hours of work and take on extra assignments, such as sponsoring a student club, because new schools in the county typically open with smaller staffs than most other schools. “When kids come to a new school they want a fully functioning school with athletics and clubs—everything that makes a school community,” he said. Months before Riverside’s walls went up, students and parents had already begun to make their mark on that developing school community. Last fall, the school’s future students voted on the school’s mascot— The Rams—and school colors—royal blue, silver and red. Students, parents and future school staff members also came together to form the school’s Parent Teacher Student Organization. They quickly organized fundraisers and a Grand Opening Gala to help everyone celebrate and support the new school.

Tonya Body, Riverside’s PTSO president who can see the new school from her living room, acknowledged that some of her neighbors initially were not happy to hear a high school would be built in their neighborhood. “At the beginning there was a lot of apprehension about the school,” she said. “Change can be tough, especially at the beginning when you don’t have a visual. Now there’s actually a building there so the excitement is truly there.” As she helps lead the PTSO, Body said her hope is to bring together the students and parents who are coming from different communities and schools, including Tuscarora, Stone Bridge and Broad Run high schools. “We’re from different neighborhoods and we’re all not alike, but at the same time we can all come together to build this Riverside community to be strong and viable,” she said. “With a new school, the sky’s the limit.” The PTSO will host its Grand Opening Gala Aug. 29 from 6 to 11 p.m. at the NCC. Go to lcps.org/riverside for more information on the event and to follow the school’s progress ahead of the first day of school, Aug. 31. n

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rent Board Chairman Alex Green, who stepped down as president at the end of last year, extolled Kidwell’s service and “vast knowledge of the company—it’s invaluable.” Kidwell, who was born in Philadelphia, came to Loudoun when she was 16 and graduated from Loudoun County High School. When she went to work for the company, then known as AH&T, the late B. Powell Harrison was president. She’s seen huge changes. “We only had seven employees,” Kidwell recalled. Today, the company has 175 employees spread throughout its five branches. In those early days, “We were insuring homeowners and what we called ‘gentleman farmers’ and small businesses. We weren’t into the large, middle market accounts we’re writing today,” Kidwell said, adding the company began to expand in the late 1990s to serve technology companies and nonprofits. Today, most accounts are not local. “We’re spread out—all over the place,” Kidwell said. Continued on Next Page

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safely. The quick jump device, which runs on an auto delay so it catches jumpers when they go into free fall, is one of many new features on the grounds of the outdoor entertainment center in the northwest corner of Loudoun. “Dropping down was a little scary,” said Wells, who came from Alexandria with her family last Friday to celebrate her 30th birthday. “It was a lot of fun.” The aerial park opened last spring with a two-level ropes course. The course now is more suited to kids and for those who don’t like heights, with a lower level added. Leesburg Today/Mike Stancik The course was built by Sterling-based From left, Cheryl Wells, Jessie Powell and Tony Cantore each tackle a separate obstacle on the second level Interquest, and has 18 obstacles on the second of the aerial park. and third levels and eight at the bottom.

Business In Brief • Three Loudoun County businesses were named to the Virginia Chamber of Commerce’s list of Virginia’s fastest growing companies, known as the Fantastic 50. To be eligible, a company must be privately held with headquarters in Virginia, show sales between $200,000 and $100 million, and demonstrate positive revenue growth and positive net income in its most recent fiscal year over the previous year. Companies were judged on fouryear sales revenue history. The Loudoun companies making the list were: Arcogent Inc., an Ashburn firm that develops and manages business models using applied business analytics;

AutoUpLinkUSA Mid-Atlantic, an Ashburn company that helps car dealerships market and sell vehicles online; and Amatea LLC, a Leesburg firm that works to solve problems by integrating the latest social science theories and methods with state-of-the-art technologies. • The John Marshall Bank board of directors has approved a 6-for-5 stock split in the form of a 20 percent stock dividend for shareholders of record as of June 1, and payable July 1. After the stock split, the number of outstanding shares will increase from 8,316,961 to 9,980,353. “This stock split reflects the Bank’s solid performance and the Board’s confidence in our ability to provide long-term value to our

shareholders,” Chairman and CEO John Maxwell stated. “Thanks in large measure to the strength of our team of outstanding bankers, and the customers we are privileged to serve, John Marshall Bank has had strong performance and is positioned to maintain continued growth prospects.” It is the second split of the company’s common stock in the past two years. The first split occurred July 22, 2013. The Reston-based bank has been recognized by SNL Financial in its annual list of 100 top-performing community banks in the United States. It operates a Loudoun branch office in Leesburg. For more information, go to johnmarshallbank.com.

“Once you’re hooked in, there aren’t many rules,” Jessie Powell, the zip line and aerial park manager, said. “You can treat it like a playground and go wherever you want.” The bottom level has a circular track for novices, so you never have to unhook the safety harness. Other activities at the adventure center include rafting, tubing, canoeing and inflatable kayaking on the Potomac River, off-road Segway tours, a zip line course with six lines in which patrons can reach speeds of 25 mph, and a camping site. Concerts are sometimes held on the facility’s grounds, and breathtaking views surround the whole park. Powell said a long-term goal is to add a brewery. Rates for the ropes course are $44 for adults and $39 for youth on weekdays, and $5 more on weekends. For more information and pricing for other activities, go to harpersferryadventurecenter.com. n

• Ashburn-based Redwood AdVenture LLC, operating as Century 21 Redwood Realty, has completed its acquisition of ERA Elite Group, Realtors, making the Fairfax-based office Redwood’s ninth location. Financial terms of transaction were not released. ERA Elite Group agents will continue to operate under the ERA banner until the end the year, and will assume the Century 21 Redwood Realty name on Jan. 1, 2016. ERA Elite’s Jim Phillips will be the vice president/ managing broker of the office. Trish Szego will move into the newly created role of vice president of new agent growth, overseeing the training of all newly licensed agents in all nine Redwood offices.

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the many outstanding small businesses and entrepreneurs that are creating jobs, tax dollars and economic opportunities in our community,” said Tony Howard, President and CEO of the Loudoun County Chamber of Commerce. “These same businesses, entrepreneurs and even our nonprofit organizations are also making invaluable contributions to our community’s world class quality of life, and we are honored to recognize their achievements at the Small Business Awards gala.” Tickets for the 2015 Small Business Awards Ceremony are on sale now, and key sponsorship packages are available. For more information visit , www.loudounchamber.org, or call 703-777-2176. The Loudoun County Chamber of Commerce represents 1,300 businesses in the Loudoun County market, and presents more than 100 networking and educational events each year. For sponsorship information, please contact Danielle Kabban, Event Manager, dkabban@loudounchamber.org or 571209-9037.

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Pigskins and Profits: Turning athletic success into business success

he Loudoun County Chamber of Commerce is proud to present a special Leadership Luncheon event with Washington Redskins Pierre Garçon and Kedric Golston – veteran leaders on the football field and successful Loudoun business owners. The event will be held on June 12th at the Washington Dulles Airport Marriott, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Pierre Garçon is a partner in Ashburn’s SpinFire Pizza, which offers made-to-order individual pizzas and salads in the heart of Loudoun County. He also founded the Pierre Garçon Helping Hands Foundation to provide resources for Haitians affected by the January 2010 earthquake. Kedric Golston co-owns “The Studio – Mind.Body.Soul” in Ashburn, which provides Reformer Pilates and Studio Barre

training. Kedric has also been active in the community through various non-profits including, Tyler Polumbus’ Tyler’s Kids Outreach Football Camp at Redskins Park; Ryan Kerrigan’s first Blitz for the Better Foundation; the Ashburn Volunteer Fire Department and the Tigerlily Foundation. Joined by the legendary Larry Michael, voice of the Washington Redskins, Pierre and Kedric will discuss the football skills that helped them be successful as entrepreneurs and their motivations for putting down business roots in Loudoun County. To register for this event, please visit our website: www.LoudounChamber.org. For sponsorship information, please contact Event Manager Danielle Kabban, dkabba@loudounchamber.org or 571-2099037.

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ongratulations and many thanks to those Loudoun County businesses that have been Chamber of Commerce members for 5-30 or more years. Your belief and continued membership is what makes us a success! 5-7 YEARS Chef Kevin’s.... More Than Food Creative2 Health South Rehabilitation Hospital of Northern Virginia KCM Inc. Mr. Faux, Expert Faux Painting ProJet Aviation Sonabank Steigerwald, Gordon & Koch - Wealth Advisors The Compounding Center The George C. Marshall International Center Veatch Commercial Real Estate

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ansdowne, VA—The Loudoun County Chamber of Commerce has opened the nomination process for the 21st Annual Small Business Awards, Loudoun’s premier event recognizing the achievements of small businesses, entrepreneurs and nonprofit organizations throughout Loudoun County. The Awards’ nomination process is open to everyone in the Loudoun community, who are invited to nominate a deserving business, entrepreneur or nonprofit organization for a Loudoun County Small Business Award in one of 8 categories. Nominations will be accepted through August 4th at 5 p.m. To access the nomination form, visit www.loudounchamber.org/SBA. On November 6th, all Small Business Awards nominees, finalists and winners will be recognized before a room of more than 400 Loudoun County’s top business and community leaders. “Now celebrating its 21st year, the Loudoun County Small Business Awards is Loudoun’s premier celebration of

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Loudoun itself has become so large, she said. “It’s big business now. In the early days, it was more mom-and-pop stores. When we brought in technology, that changed the whole perspective.” The county is moving at a faster pace than when Kidwell started, and there’s less time for the pleasantries of earlier days. “But here, it still feels like family—and that’s very important to me,” Kidwell said. “She’s very, very valuable to the company— she has so much experience,” Green said. And the core of Kidwell’s contributions to the company are as much psychological and emotional as bringing in revenues, he added. “She’s been a kind of mentor to every person that entered the company for years, whether they were in sales or services. In many respects, she took that mantra on herself—to make the firm better and all the people better,” Green said. “She always wanted to make people feel comfortable, and then accountable.” Kidwell agreed. “I’m still doing that today. I say to my employees, ‘don’t ever tell somebody ‘no.’ If somebody wants help, see how we can get it accomplished, individually or as a team.” n

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Ridge sophomore right-hander Stewart retired the first six Knights he faced before junior Nathan Rogers singled to lead off the third. Rogers moved to second on a balk and stole third base before junior Matt Newell chopped a single over Stewart’s head to drive in Champe’s first run. That’s when the wheels began to come off for the Phoenix. Newell went to second when the catcher’s pickoff throw at first base sailed into right field, then he slid under a tag at third on a sacrifice bunt attempt by freshman Nick Ryan. Sophomore Matt Ryan walked to load the bases before junior Michael Petrakes grounded back to Stewart, who threw home for the first out. Sophomore Yareb Martinez hit a potential double-play grounder, but the Phoenix shortstop was ruled off the bag at second for an error. Nick Ryan scored on the play to give Champe a 2-0 lead before Stewart got a strikeout and fly out to end the inning. Those two runs proved to be more than enough with Newell on the mound. The righthander pitched a complete-game shutout, allowing just five hits while walking none and striking out four as he threw 93 pitches, 65 for strikes. “He’s been lights-out lately, pitching really well for us over the last month of the season,” McDonald said, noting Newell pitched well in a 5-4, 12-inning loss to top-seeded Loudoun Valley on May 15. “We used him more as a middle reliever early, but he’s getting some more starts and doing a good job. Right now, we’re really confident when we give him the ball.” Newell kept the Rock Ridge hitters off balance with his off-speed pitches. He allowed

two base runners only twice in the game—in the first inning and the last. In the seventh, junior Daniel Brown reached on a oneout error and Newell hit freshman Tyler Holmes with a two-out pitch, but he got the final batter to foul out to end the game. “We don’t have any hard throwers, and we have to have the philosophy of speed isn’t the endall, be-all” for pitching, McDonald said. “We have to locate and keep the ball at the knees. Matt is able to do that. He’s able to locate his fastball well and keep it down in the zone, and he’s really good at changing Rock Ridge starter Nick Stewart pitched well in a losing effort to speeds. He’s worked hard to John Champe on Monday. develop a curveball and he’s definitely a lot more comfortable throwing that now.” progressed during the season. Rock Ridge had Stewart also was impressive. Displaying 12 freshmen on its 18-player roster, so much an impressive fastball and poise on the mound, of the team was getting on-the-job training the he pitched all six innings and allowed just four entire year. hits, walking one and striking out seven. For “We’ve been playing seven or eight freshthe season, Stewart allowed just 13 walks while men all year,” Koch said. “We’re just a little striking out 57 batters. younger than everybody else and less devel “He’s been awesome,” Koch said. “He oped. They need to live in the weight room and always gives us a chance to win. He has a really get stronger and bigger to be better offensively high baseball IQ, which helps a lot on the field next year. because we have a lot of guys who still have a lot “We’re getting there,” Koch added. “There to learn. That’s a lot to ask of any sophomore, were a lot of positives. We’re looking at this but he’s handled it like a champion.” in two parts—this was the first part, and next Koch was pleased with how the Phoenix Continued on Next Page

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• Woodgrove High School senior Cary Brown signed a National Letter of Intent to run for Northern Virginia Community College in the fall 2015 season. Brown ran cross-country for Woodgrove for four years, varsity-lettered as a junior and senior, was a team captain for the 2014 season and put in a solid performance at the VHSL 4A State Championship meet in November 2014. She was the recipient of the 2014 Wolverine Award for leadership and dedication and has maintained high academic standards throughout high school. Brown is the first runner to be recruited and signed to the NVCC cross-country program since its inception in 2013. The team is coached by Nicole Manici and competes in the National Junior College Athletic Association, winning the NJCAA Region 20 D-I Women’s cross-country championship in its second season.

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been named a 2015 Brine National High School All-American and will play in the Brine National Lacrosse Classic June 29-July 2. The event brings the nation’s top lacrosse players together to compete before an audience that includes NCAA coaches.

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n many ways, 9-year-old JP Vanderloo is a typical Loudoun County kid, balancing school, sports, music lessons and family time. There’s just one more thing: He happens to be a movie star. The Evergreen Mill Elementary fourthgrader, who turns 10 next month, played Oz Cardinal in the 2013 film adaptation of David Baldacci’s novel “Wish You Well.” The movie will be released on DVD on June 2. On the same day, Ashburn’s Alamo Drafthouse Cinema is slated to run a special screening of the film followed by a Q-and-A with JP. The film, based on Baldacci’s 2001 novel of the same name, tells the story of sister and brother Lou and Oz Cardinal, who move from California to live with their great-grandmother in rural Virginia after a car crash leaves their father dead and their mother paralyzed. The movie was shot on location near Blacksburg in 2012, just after JP turned 7. JP’s first movie role meant a chance to get to meet a number of well-known actors: Mackenzie Foy (who played Renesmee Cullen in “The Twilight Saga”) played Lou, Ellen Burstyn played great-grandmother Louisa and Josh Lucas played lawyer Cotton Longfellow, who helps save the family farm. “It was a really fun experience. … I got to learn a lot from [the other actors] because they’ve been doing it for a much longer time than me,” JP said. A lifelong Loudouner, JP (short for Jameson Peter) lives in Leesburg with his parents, Michelle and Peter, and sister, Lexie. The angel-faced JP had done some modeling as a preschooler and appeared in numerous local productions put on by Leesburg-based drama company Theater-

palooza. But “Wish You Well” was a huge break for the young actor, who earned the role after a series of auditions and callbacks. The six weeks on set were an adventure for the entire family: The Vanderloos decided that Michelle would stay in southwest Virginia while Peter and Lexie would hold down the fort in Leesburg and make frequent visits to the set. JP Vanderloo Shooting and author/producer the film was David Baldacci bonded an intense and on set during the rewarding experience, JP and his filming of “Wish You parents said. The Well” in 2012. youngster worked 12 to 13 hours Courtesy of Peter Vanderloo a day, six days a week (he put his earnings in a college fund). Then, after a full day working on set, he’d return to his hotel and read over the next day’s script in bed. JP missed six weeks of second grade while filming and worked with a tutor on set. But the entire process was an educational experience, he said, and there was a strong sense of camaraderie among the young actors. The cast stayed at the Mountain Lake Lodge in Giles County, where the ’80s classic “Dirty Dancing” was filmed, and the entire cast had to be evacuated to Blacksburg during a blizzard caused by Superstorm Sandy. JP and his parents also were impressed by the warm welcome and support from Baldacci, who produced the movie and wrote the screenplay. JP was thrilled when Baldacci and his wife competed in an obstacle course set up by the young actors during some downtime. JP has since discovered Baldacci as a writer: The author’s young adult science fiction novel “The Finisher” is one of JP’s favorite books. “Wish You Well” appeared at a number of festivals after its release in 2013. But,

despite positive reviews and star power, the movie never secured national release in theaters. For JP, though, the experience of filming was invaluable in and of itself. “I love being able to learn something from [acting] and meet people,” he said. “It’s fun to be someone else and read someone else’s feelings and what they would do.” JP also recently signed on to a film project in development. Virginia-based director Eric Hurt’s “Chesapeake,” slated to star JP and Keith Carradine, is the story of a Chesapeake Bay waterman whose life is changed when he saves a boy from drowning. For the past year, however, JP has been focused on another passion: swimming. He competes for Loudoun’s year-round Snow Swimming team, practicing five or more evenings a week during the school year, and also races in a local summer league. He competed in a national USA Swimming competition this spring, where he earned a

number of top-five placements and broke a team record in the 200-meter individual medley event. Swimming in the Olympics is a goal, he said. JP also takes guitar and piano lessons and wowed audiences at a recent Shamrock Music showcase with a rendition of Cream’s “Sunshine of Your Love.” And if that’s not impressive enough, he’s also a Taekwondo black belt and loves math. But his many gifts (and more than 16,000 likes on his Facebook fan page) haven’t gone to his head: JP is a friendly, down-to-earth kid, who clearly does everything he does because he loves it. The next few years, though, are likely to mean some tough decisions for JP and his family as the Vanderloos decide which path he’ll follow. Swimming is an increasingly demanding commitment and may mean turning down acting offers. JP has an agent in New York and is often called in for auditions, but the family has been hesitant to commit to a television Continued on Page 40

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Inova Loudoun Hospital Birthing Inn and Natural Birth Center Open House

5:30-8:30 p.m., 44045 Riverside Parkway, Leesburg. Contact: inova.org/obopenhouse

6-8 p.m., North Gate Vineyard, 16031 Hillsboro Road, Purcellville. Contact: northgatevineyard.com Artist Jennifer Stackpole will lead a paintyour-own-pottery class. Wine and light refreshments will be available for purchase. The fee for the class is $35.

Friday, May 29

Blood Pressure Checks and Stroke Risk Assessments

11:30 a.m.-2 p.m., Inova Loudoun Hospital, cafeteria alcove, 44045 Riverside Parkway, Leesburg. In addition to blood pressure checks and stroke-risk assessments, there will be free stroke literature, and giveaways, including Cindy Chambers’ book, “Beamer Learns the Signs of a Stroke and How to Help.”

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Spring Art and Garden Show and Outdoor Market

5-8 p.m., Old Stone School, 37098 Charles Town Pike, Hillsboro. Contact: oldstoneschool.org Hillsboro celebrates the season with its Spring Art and Garden Show and outdoor markets. The juried art and garden show features artisans along with a variety of gardening and landscape demonstrations.

Summer Vibes Family Prom Night

6:30-8:30 p.m., Ida Lee Park Recreation Center, 60 Ida Lee Drive NW, Leesburg. Contact: www.idalee.org This special event is open to the whole family. Admission is $30 for two parents and one child, $22 for one parent and one child, and $8 for each additional child.

Live Music: Canadian Brass and the Loudoun Symphonic Winds

7:30 p.m., John Champe High School, 41535 Sacred Mountain St., Aldie. Contact: lcbandinc.org The Canadian Brass perform with the Loudoun Symphonic Winds. Tickets are $15.

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Saturday, May 30

Community Shred Day

8 a.m.-noon, Weichert Realtors, 633 Potomac Station Drive, Leesburg. Contact: 703-7773977 Documents will be securely shredded and destroyed. The office also will be collecting donations of personal items for Loudoun Abused Women’s Shelter.

Loudoun Club 12 Yard Sale

8 a.m.-noon, 58 Sycolin Road, Leesburg. Contact: loudounclub12.org Loudoun Club 12, a nonprofit helping recovering alcohol and drug addicts and their families, hosts its inaugural fundraising yard sale.

Walk-a-thon for Nepal Earthquake Victims

8 a.m., St. Mary’s Indian Orthodox Church, 43825 Jenkins Lane, Ashburn. Contact: stmarysnova.org All proceeds will be donated to a disaster relief fund to help the Nepal earthquake victims. The walk takes place on the W&OD trail in Ashburn. Registration fee is $15.

Strawberry Jubilee Festival

9:15 a.m.-6 p.m., Great County Farms, 18780 Foggy Bottom Road, Bluemont. Contact: greatcountryfarms.com To celebrate the royal strawberry, the jubilee is packed with live music, farm contests, wagon rides, family games and food. Tickets are $12 for adults and $10 for children.

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10:30 a.m., John Champe High School, 41535 Sacred Mountain St., Aldie. Contact: lcbandinc.org Loudoun County Public Schools’ Music Department and the Loudoun Symphonic Winds offer a free workshop featuring the Canadian Brass for all LCPS music school students.

burg. Contact: tallyholeesburg.com Colt Ford is just an unassuming good old country boy from Georgia, a one-time pro golfer-turned-songwriter-and-musician who has struck a chord with his growing fan base. Tickets are $25 in advance, $35 day of show.

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5-8 p.m., Paxton Campus, 601 Catoctin Circle NE, Leesburg. Contact: www.paxtoncampus. org Every Thursday evening in May, Paxton Campus will have live local music, from jazz to blues to folk rock. All concerts are free. Bring your own chair or blanket.

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9 a.m., Loudoun County Homeless Services Center, 19520 Meadowview Court, Leesburg. Contact: 571-258-3033 Join Volunteers of America Chesapeake’s Loudoun Homeless Services Center for a day of education, resources and assistance for those facing homelessness in the county.

Includes personalized tours of the center, and meet-and-greet with physicians and other professionals. The event is free. Registration is recommended.

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11 a.m.-2 p.m., Loudoun County Volunteer Rescue Squad, 143 Catoctin Circle SE, Lees-

11 a.m.-5 p.m., Heritage High School, 520 Evergreen Mill Road, Leesburg. Contact: scoutingforbricks@gmail.com A fun event for kids of all ages and fans of LEGOs. There will be LEGO exhibits, a play area and concessions. Admission is $5 per person, or $20 for a family of four or more.

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and resources that can be helpful in various situations. The headline performer is Florida-based We The Kings. Others taking the concert stage include Loudoun Battle of the Bands winner Eli Pafumi, Deep Creek, Stairwell Crusaders, Brandon Diaz, Along The Way, Zach Benson, Invisible Kingdom, American Dinosaurs, News For Tomorrow, Suburbia, Rocktopus, Jessica Endara, and Wild Love. Tickets are $10 and can be purchased online at www.loudounyouthfest.com. n

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Brambleton Brewfest

1-6 p.m., Brambleton Town Center, 42395 Ryan Road, Brambleton. Contact: brambletonhoa.com Event features 20 breweries from Northern Virginia, Maryland and West Virginia as well as food trucks and live music. Tickets range from $10 to $30.

1:30 p.m., Ashburn Library, 43316 Hay Road, Ashburn. Contact: 703-737-8100 The Smithsonian Associates Discovery Theater reimagines folk tales from Asia with a modern touch. The event is free and open to the public.

8:30 p.m., Tally Ho Theatre, Leesburg. Contact: tallyholeesburg.com Mandolinist Jeff Austin is unstoppable. He is celebrated for his fleet fingers and penchant for improvisation on stage. Tickets are $20 in advance, or $25 the day of the show.

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11 a.m.-5 p.m., See May 30 listing

Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy Anniversary

12:30 p.m., Morven Park, 17263 Southern Planter Lane, Leesburg. Contact: loudounwildlife.org The Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy proudly celebrates its 20-year anniversary with a special annual meeting and family events. The meeting and events are free and open to the public, but registration is required.

Champagne and Strawberry High Tea

1-3 p.m., Oatlands, 20850 Oatlands Plantation Lane, Leesburg. Contact: 703-777-3174 The high tea package includes access to the garden and a private mansion tour. Cost is $60 per person, and reservations are required.

2-5 p.m., Primrose School of Ashburn, 44830 Lakeview Overlook Plaza. Contact: primroseschools.com. Join us for a fun charity event in support of Save the Children, Reach Out and Read and Be The Match. There will be games and rides. The event is open to the public.

Live Music: Christal Prout

2-6 p.m., Twin Oaks Tavern Winery, 18035 Raven Rocks Road, Bluemont. Contact: twinoakstavernwinery.com Christal Prout, a local celebrity, will be there to sing and play for you. The event is free and open to the public.

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2-6 p.m., North Gate Vineyard, 16031 Hillsboro Road, Purcellville. Contact: northgatevineyard.com Ken Wenzel, singer-songwriter, has been gaining attention locally and regionally with his Midwestern-accented musings. The event is free and open to the public.

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8 p.m., Franklin Park Arts Center, 36441 Blueridge View Lane, Purcellville. Contact: franklinparkartscenter.org The Immortals are a teen band made up of the best music students at Lovettsville’s Loudoun Music Instruction. Tickets are $7.

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Anna Nalick is a platinum-selling singer and songwriter from California. In addition to writing all of her own music, Nalick has been writing for other artists since the age of 15. Tickets are $30 for general admission and $60 for VIP admission.

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10 a.m.-2 p.m., Tractor Supply Co., 935 Edwards Ferry Road NE, Leesburg. Contact: 703-443-2611 Tractor Supply Co. is hosting a pet event to encourage adoptions and support local animal groups. 4-H pet projects will be on display, and Charlie the National Guard dog will there. The event is free and open to the public.

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Ave Maria Academy of Ballet: ‘Sleeping Beauty’

5 p.m., Waddell Theater, Northern Virginia Community College, 21200 Campus Drive, Sterling. Contact: avemarieballet.org Ave Maria Academy of Ballet presents Sleeping Beauty. Tickets are $10 in advance, $15 at the door.

Live Music: The Rock Creek Singers

6 p.m., Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Sterling, 22135 Davis Drive, Sterling. Contact: uusterling.org A chamber ensemble of the Gay Men’s Chorus of Washington, DC, will perform a concert to benefit People of Faith for Equality of Virginia. Tickets are $15. Doors open at 6 p.m. for refreshments. Music begins at 7 p.m.

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7 p.m., Adroit Theory Brewing, 404 Browning Court, Purcellville. Contact: buncearoo.com

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5-7 p.m., Bethel United Methodist Church, 41799 Stumptown Road, Leesburg. Contact: cometobethel.org Enjoy a home-cooked Thanksgiving-style feast. All are welcome, and a freewill offering is accepted. All proceeds are donated to charity.

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Directions: From VA-267 West, take Exit 1A on the left and merge onto US-15/VA-7W/Leesburg Bypass. Take the exit for VA-9 toward Hillsboro/Charles Town, W.V. Turn right onto VA-9W. Turn right onto VA-662 and then continue on VA-665. Waterford Manor will be on the left.

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Discover the convenience of main-level living in one of two amenity-filled, non-age restricted communities near Winchester! Enjoy beautiful mountain views, easy access to major commuter routes, and everyday conveniences nearby.

Snowden Bridge

Lake Frederick

540.667.2712 Winchester’s best value close to shopping and dining, from the low $300s.

571.455.9638 A lakeside community featuring townhomes from the upper $100s and single-family homes from the low $300s.

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• Resort-style community with beautiful views of the Shenandoah Mountains

• Features a 15,000 sq. ft. sports complex that includes indoor tennis courts

• Pool and clubhouse with fitness center • Full restaurant and bar

• Enjoy tree-lined walking trails

• Boat launches for fishing, kayaking and canoeing

• Homesites include professional landscaping packages and sodded yards, ideal for outdoor living and entertaining

• Walking trails throughout the neighborhood

• Great location—close to I-81, Route 7 and Route 50 • Near Winchester Medical Center, one of the nation’s top 100 hospitals

GPS Address: 100 Flyfoot Drive Stephenson, VA 22565

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Model Hours: Mon, 2–6; Tue–Fri, 10-6; Sat–Sun, 11–6 Brokers Warmly Welcomed Prices and availability subject to change without notice. See a Sales and Marketing Representative for details.

• Wooded or lakefront homesites available on ¼- to 1/3-acre • Just minutes to Shenandoah National Park, rivers and golf courses • Close to I-66 and I-81

GPS Address: 102 Atlantis Lane Lake Frederick, VA 22630

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

LTV Garden Party to Save Virginia’s Countryside

3-6 p.m. Lee Hall, The Plains. Contact: landtrustva.org The Land Trust of Virginia annual garden party hosted by Chris and Lilla Ohrstrom will feature “Sculptures in the Fields.” Tickets are $75.

Monday, June 1

Wednesday, June 3

Upperville Colt and Horse Show 8 a.m., see June 1 listing

Tuesday, June 2

Upperville Colt and Horse Show Book Talk and Signing: Founding Friendships 8 a.m., see June 1 listing MacDowell Trivia Night

Upperville Colt and Horse Show 8 a.m., 8600 John Mosby Highway, Upperville. Contact: upperville.com More than 1,500 horse-and-rider combinations compete in hunter and jumper classes throughout the week. The show raises funds for the Churches of Upperville Outreach, the Upperville Volunteer Fire Department and other area charities. Tickets are $10 and available at the gate.

homage to the Psychedelic Furs. Tickets are $40 in advance, or $45 the day of the show.

8-10 p.m., MacDowell Brew Kitchen, 202 Harrison St. SE, Leesburg. Contact: www. macdowellbrewkitchen.com This free weekly trivia contest features prizes for the top three teams.

Live Music: The Psychedelic Furs

8:30 p.m., Tally Ho Theatre, Leesburg. Contact: tallyholeesburg.com If you were to dissect today’s alternative rock music, you’ll find that much of it pays

7 p.m., Thomas Balch Library, 208 W. Market St., Leesburg. Contact: hallowedground.org Cassandra Good, associate editor of “The Papers of James Monroe,” will discuss and sign her book, “Founding Friendships: Friendships between Men and Women in the Early American Republic.” The event is free and open to the public. Pre-registration is encouraged.

Thursday, June 4

Upperville Colt and Horse Show 8 a.m., see June 1 listing

GRAND OPENING

BLOCK PARTY!

THE PRESERVE AT GOOSE CREEK VILLAS SATURDAY, MAY 30TH 11 AM – 4 PM

6 p.m., Solare Wine Room, 133 E. Main St., Purcellville. Contact: solarewine.com Come paint your own glass creation. We provide all materials and help you make your creative design come to life. Fee is $30.

Karaoke and Dancing

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project. “That part of the business is quite challenging for us because we don’t want to relocate,” Michelle Vanderloo said. “He’s auditioning with kids that are in L.A. and New York City, and they do this full time. … It’s a hard balance to figure out because he loves a lot of different things.” Added Peter Vanderloo: “We want him to have, as much as he can, a regular childhood with all the things that kids do.” He could end up with a regular adulthood, too. While actor and Olympic swimmer are high on JP’s list of possible careers, he has another, perhaps more typical, dream: “For my whole life, I’ve always wanted to be a police officer.” n A special screening of “Wish You Well” followed by a Q-and-A with JP Vanderloo will take place Tuesday, June 2, at 7 p.m. at the Alamo Drafthouse Cinema in Ashburn. Advance tickets are available at wishyouwell.ivolunteer.com/kickoff.

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WE’RE THROWING A BLOCK PARTY FOR THE GRAND OPENING OF THE PRESERVE AT GOOSE CREEK VILLAS IN ASHBURN, VIRGINIA—AND YOU’RE INVITED! • • • • •

Catered spread from RSVP Catering DC 107.3 will be onsite Chance to win NKOTB and TLC concert tickets Activities for the kids including face painting and balloon art Tour our new beautifully decorated models: The Viceroy and The Monarch

SEE WHY THE PRESERVE AT GOOSE CREEK VILLAS IS THE PLACE TO BE! • 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, up to 4,800 sq. ft. • Rec rooms, dens, flex rooms and wet bars available per plan • Clubhouse, fitness center, swimming pool, playground, picnic area, tot lot and walking trails! • Top-notch Loudoun County school system • Minutes from Dulles Greenway, Routes 7 and 28, and the future metro station

ASHBURN, LOUDOUN COUNTY, VIRGINIA, RANKED IN THE TOP 30 PLACES TO LIVE IN 2012 BY CNN MONEY MAGAZINE!

21105 Goose Preserve Drive | Ashburn, VA 20148 877.785.3662 | www.LennarHomesVA.com VILLAS FROM THE MID $500’S | TOWNHOME STYLE CONDOS FROM THE MID $300’S | SINGLE FAMILY HOMES FROM THE LOW $600’S The prices of our homes, included features, and available locations are subject to change without notice. Subject to errors and omissions. The specific features in a home may vary from home to home and from one community to another. We reserve the right to substitute equipment, material, appliances and brand names with items of equal or higher, in our sole opinion, value. Color and size variations may occur. Pictures are conceptual in nature and are merely an artist’s rendition. These pictures are solely for illustrative purposes and should never be relied upon. Please see the actual home purchase agreement for additional information, disclosures and disclaimers relating to the home and its features. Void where prohibited by law. Prices subject to change. Copyright ©2015 Lennar Corporation. Lennar and the Lennar logo are service marks or registered service marks of Lennar Corporation and/or its subsidiaries. 4/15

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In execution of a Deed of Trust in the original principal amount of $166,798.00, dated

November 14, 2008, recorded among the land records of the Circuit Court for Loudoun County on November 18, 2008, as Instrument Number 20081118-0067916, the undersigned appointed Substitute

Trustee will offer for sale at public auction, at the main entrance of the courthouse for the Circuit Court of Loudoun County, 18 E Market St, Leesburg, VA on June 12, 2015 at 11:30 AM, the property described in

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LOUDOUN COUN- a debt and any inforTY, VIRGINIA.. Tax ID: mation obtained will be 188-28-5361-012. used for that purpose. Loan Type: FHA (TrustTERMS OF SALE: ee # 554307) ALL CASH. A bidder’s deposit of $10,000.00 Substitute Trustee: or 10% of the sale ALG Trustee, LLC, price, whichever is C / O A t l a n t i c L a w lower, will be required Group, LLC PO Box in cash, certified or 2548, Leesburg, VA cashier’s check. Settle- 20177, (703) 777-7101, ment within fifteen (15) website: http://www. days of sale, otherwise atlanticlawgrp.com Trustee may forfeit de- The Vendor Auction. posit. Additional terms com will be used in to be announced at conjunction with this sale. This is a com- sale FEI # 1074.01521 munication from a debt collector. This notice is 05/21 & 05/28/2015 an attempt to collect on

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1/16 P 1/8 Pa PUBLIC NOTICE 1/4 Pa Invisible Towers, LLC intends to construct a The Applicant is requesting approval of a Town Plan Amendment to revise the planned land use for approximately 31 acres of land in the Crescent Design Distelecommunications facility on a parcel off of B 1/4 FEATURING: Places to Visit, VA. Exhibits trict. The requested amendment would change the designated land use of approximately 29 acres from Commercial/Mixed-Use to Residential and approximately Appalachian Lane in Purcellville, Invisible to See, Vacation 2 acres designated Open Space to Residential. Towers, LLC seeks comment from interested 1/2 Pa persons on the impact of the facility on historic The Applicant is requesting approval of a rezoning application, with a concept plan and proffers to rezone approximately 29 acres from the CD-C (Crescent properties.All questions and comments about B 1/2 District-Commercial), CD-MUO (Crescent District – Mixed-use Option), and CD-OS (Crescent District-Open Space) to the CD-RH (Crescent District – Resthe planned telecommunications facility, inidential High Density). Within the CD-C and CD-MUO districts the Applicant proposes 163,625 square feet of nonresidential uses to include: a maximum of cluding the environmental impact and historic 3/4 Pa preservation reviews that Invisible Towers, 112,500 square feet of office, and a maximum of 141,125 square feet or retail, inclusive of a hotel use subject to a future special exception application, and 96 FEATURING: Places to Visit, Exhibits to See, Vacation Destinations and MORE! LLC is conducting pursuant to the rules of the multifamily dwelling units. Within the CD-RH district the Applicant proposes 209 townhouses and 96 stacked townhouses (two over two). Full P Federal Communications Commission (47 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 4, 2015 at 7:00 p.m., in the Town Council Chambers, 25 West Market Street, Leesburg, Virginia, 20176 to consider a Town Amendment application TLTA 2014-0001 and a rezoning application TLZM 2013-0006, referred to as Crescent Parke. The Crescent Parke applications are made on behalf of the Applicant Lansdowne Development Group LLC.

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CFR Section 1 1307), should be directed to Bill Auchter, The Ottery Group, 3910 Knowles Avenue, Kensington, MD 20895 or fccgroup@otterygroup.com.

The Applicant is requesting multiple zoning modifications which affect building architecture and site design. Other modifications may be necessary due to potential changes to the concept plan.

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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.

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Ida Lee (Parks & Recreation) Aquatic Fitness Instructor – Certified Aquatics Fitness Instructor—AEA certified or equivalent and CPR/AED certified; various days/times....................................................................................................$12.36-$39.14/hr Building Supervisor—Min. of 18 yrs. of age with high school diploma/GED; exp. And knowledge of recreation facility building operations, procedures and practices and providing customer service; various days/times ...............................................................................................................................................................................................................................$18.54/hr Fitness Instructors—Yoga Instructor—Certified Yoga Instructor with CPR/AED; Zumba Instructor with CPR/AED; various days/times.......................................................................................................$12.36-$39.14/hr Park Attendant—High school student, graduate or equivalent; some landscaping or grounds keeping experience; flexible schedule, including, weekends and evenings up to 20 hours per week...................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................$8.24-$12.36/hr Personal Trainer—Certified Personal Trainer or Physical Therapist; provides safe and effective exercise instruction to clients; flexible schedule; including evenings and weekends......................................$25.75-$31.93/hr Recreation Instructor—Skateboard Instructor—knowledge, skills, and exp. instructing techniques of skateboarding; Summer academies from 9:00am-12:00pm and Saturdays year round..........................$12.88-$30.90/hr Recreation Instructor—Soccer; Min. of 16 yrs. of age; knowledge, skills and experience instructing techniques of soccer; various days/times..................................................................................................$12.88-$30.90/hr Volleyball Instructor—knowledge, skills, and experience instructing techniques of volleyball; Saturday mornings year-round..........................................................................................................................$12.88-$30.90/hr Volunteer Flag Football Coaches—non-paid position *Most positions will be filled at or near the minimum of the range. *Dependent on Qualifications. TO APPLY: A Town of Leesburg application for employment is required for each position. Please go to www.leesburgva.gov/jobs to apply online. Applications must be received by 5:00 pm on the closing date, unless otherwise noted. Resumes may be submitted as supplemental only. The Town of Leesburg is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age and disability in employment or the provision of services. The Town of Leesburg also supports the Americans with Disabilities Act by making reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities, so that they may participate in job interviewing, services or employment offered by the Town. Please call (703) 777-2420 or Virginia Relay Center (TDD 1-800-828-1120/Voice 1-800-828-1140). All Town vacancies may be viewed on Comcast Cable Channel 67 and Verizon FiOS Channel 35.

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Born Monday, May 30, 1927 in Leesburg, VA, she was a daughter of the late Floyd Dillon and the late Frances Hansbarger Dillon.

She is also survived by her brothers Billy and Ted Dillon; and nieces, D’Orsay, Deena, Jaye, Daphne, and two nephews, Buck and Neal, a host of other family and friends.

Shortly after retirement Joyce was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease. The past years were difficult as the debilitating disease took its toll on her body. Her mind stayed active to the end as movement, speech and swallowing became more difficult.

ADELINE IRENE MIKOLOWSKI

Adeline Irene Mikolowski (Sept 9, 2009 – May 23, 2015) beloved daughter of Noah and Katie Mikolowski, and big sister of Jocelyn and Maeve, passed away Saturday May 23rd. Although Addie never walked or talked in her five years, her purpose on this earth was much greater. She touched the lives of others. Her teachings were simple. She taught people to take nothing for granted, she made the pessimistic become more optimistic, and she made the people who thought they were teaching her, realize she was teaching them.

Would you like to place a Tribute, Obituary or Death Notice for your loved one?

She will be missed by her family and friends. Come join us in the Celebration of Adeline’s life at Faithway Baptist Church at 75 Lawson Rd SE, Leesburg, VA 20175 on Saturday, May 30th, 2015 at 11 am.

She died peacefully in her bed May 20, 2015. She was preceded in death by her parents and an infant sister. She leaves her husband of 44 Donations in Addie’s name may be sent to RICHARD JOHN SULLIVAN years and her son Edward, both of the ForevFaithway Baptist Church at 75 Lawson Rd SE, Richard John Sullivan, 59 of Leesburg, VA, er House in Purcellville. Regional Sales Manager of True Value Com- Leesburg, VA 20175. A memorial service will be held on Wednes- pany for 29 years, passed on Monday, May www.colonialfuneralhome.com day, May 27, 2015 at Hall Funeral Home, 18, 2015. Purcellville, VA 11:00 a.m. with visitation Richard was born Friday, February 3, 1956 from 10-11:00 a.m.

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A graveside funeral service will begin at 1:00 PM on Friday, May 29, 2015 at Union CemWhen DeLon was transferred to Northern etery located at 323 North King Street LeesVirginia, they designed and built their “For- burg, Virginia 20176. ever House” near Purcellville and planted a vineyard. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Interfaith Relief or to Blossom Joyce became the director of volunteers at and Bloom of Leesburg, VA, for which Patsy Loudoun Memorial Hospital. She was the was an avid volunteer. Volunteer Director for 23 years as the hospital grew, moved and went through sev- Online condolences may be made to the eral name changes. She retired from Inova family at www.loudounfuneralchapel.com. Loudoun in 2007. In 1986 Joyce and DeLon adopted their infant son, Edward, from Guatemala. Edward was the pride of her life and Joyce was always active in the Parent’s Association at all of Edward’s schools.

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She leaves her family to cherish her memory including her sons, Chris Carr of Arlington, VA, Jeff Carr and daughter in law Tricia of Philomont, VA and Scott Carr of Purcellville, VA.

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Shirley Jo Tannous, 68, passed away on Tuesday, May 19, 2015 while residing in Canterbury Center in Shepherdstown, West Virginia. Shirley was born in Kentucky to parents Joe and Dora Baker. Her care and compassion for others was shown often during her employment at INOVA Loudoun Hospital The family received friends from 12:00 where she worked as a CNA. Shirley will be PM to 2:00 PM and 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM on remembered fondly by the loved ones she Thursday, May 21, 2015, at Loudoun Funeral leaves behind. All services are private at this time. Please leave condolences at Chapel. www.colonialfuneralhome.com A Funeral Mass was celebrated at 10:00 AM on Friday at St. John the Apostle Catholic GLADYS BARBARA JOHNSON Church located at 55 Oak Crest Manor LeesGladys Barbara Johnson, 79 passed Tuesday, burg, Virginia 20176 with the Father Francis May 19, 2015. A funeral service to celebrate Peffley officiating. Gladys’s life will begin at 12:00 PM on Saturday at First Mount Olive Baptist Church Interment followed in St. John’s Catholic located at 216 Loudoun Street, SW Leesburg, Church Cemetery, Leesburg, VA. Virginia 20175 with the Rev. Harold S. Stinger officiating. Interment will be in Mt. Olive In lieu of flowers, Memorial contributions Baptist Church Cemetery, Lincoln, VA. The may be sent to American Cancer Society 124 family will receive friends on Friday evening Park Street, SE Vienna, VA 22180, or to Capat the church from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM www. ital Caring 2900 Telestar Court Falls Church, loudounfuneralchapel.com VA 22042.

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She was the wife of the late George Lewis Carr who preceded her in death in 2009. She was also predeceased by a son Mark Carr, and her sister Jean Sumney.

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Following college she taught junior high school in Virginia Beach and then was with Chesapeake, Va, Welfare Department and Child and Family Services in Norfolk. Here she met her husband DeLon Sargent who was stationed at Little Creek Naval Base. The two moved with the Navy to Atlanta, GA; Corpus Christi, Texas and Philadelphia, Pa. She worked in Family Services at each location. She became the director of Volunteers for Planned Parenthood in Philadelphia.

Memorial Contributions can be sent to the in Brooklyn, New York. A graduate of St. National Parkinson’s Foundation, 1501 NW 9 Francis College in Brooklyn, NY. Ave. Miami, FL 33136-9937. Richard leaves his family to cherish his memory including his beloved wife of 32 Arrangements made by Hall Funeral Home, years, Marlene Mandra Sullivan, his 3 beauPurcellville, VA. Please visit www.hallfh.com to express online condolences to the family. tiful daughters, Ashleigh, Tara and Olivia Sullivan all of Leesburg, VA; his parents, Richard and Jo-Anne Sullivan of Palm City, FL, his brothers, Jim & Trish Sullivan of Ft. Pierce, FL and Brian & Donna Sullivan, sister, Cathleen & Robert Petrillo of NY, NY, brother-in-law, Richard & Janice Mandra; 6 nieces, 5 nephews, 3 great- nephews and 1 great- niece.

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Joyce Beach Hendrix Sargent was the only surviving child of Fred Delancy and Vernelle Beach Hendrix. She was born November 18, 1938 in Ravenel, South Carolina. The family moved to Walterboro, S. C. when she was about 3 years old. She graduated from Walterboro High School. She attended Mars Hill College in North Carolina (at that time a two year school) and graduated from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

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he Dulles Greenway set yet another fundraising record with its Drive For Charity campaign last week.

The program is commendable for the differ-

ence it makes in supporting valuable community

nonprofits. The donation of hundreds of thousands of dollars is an increasingly rare occurrence and that money could not easily be raised from other sources. The positive impact of the event cannot be overlooked.

At the same time, the program has the unintended conse-

quence of calling attention to the scale of investment required by families to drive on the privately owned highway.

Yes, the ridership is unusually high during the 24-hour char-

ity event and toll collections don’t reach $298,000 every day, but the thought that Loudouners could pony up $1.5 million in payments during a five-day work week isn’t a pleasant one if you’re on the giving side of the toll booth. Virginia’s statute that grants the Greenway annual toll rate increases only adds insult to those who feel they have few viable public-road alternatives.

Efforts by political leaders in Richmond to limit toll hikes or

to require the owners to implement a more commuter-friendly toll system have resulted in more bluster than benefit. When the most frequently cited alternative to address the problem is to un-privatize the highway, you know the system isn’t working as intended.

The Greenway is a business, one that answers to shareholders

and bondholders. But it also is a business that has demonstrated it knows the value of community goodwill. The best way to generate that is not with a once-a-year toll giveaway, but with a distancebased tolling system that more fairly charges drivers every day of the year. That’s standard—and profitable—practice in most places, but if it were implemented here, the Greenway owners could make a stronger case that they were giving back to the community.

LETTERS to the editor Challenge Pay

Dear Editor: CPS Superintendent Eric Williams has announced what is touted as the introduction of a “Model for Pay-for-Performance” into our schools—with the added benefit of being “cost-neutral.” Aside from calling a change to how a handful of already highly paid administrators far removed from our children’s classrooms is compensated, a “model” is quite a stretch; shouldn’t we be more interested in implementing a pay model focused on supporting the teachers in our children’s classrooms? Rather than adopting a “costneutral” reorganization that will, in all probability, have a “learningneutral” effect on students, perhaps we should adopt a “learning-growth” reorganization of the staff compensation structure instead. If we really were interested in supporting true learning with our

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dollars—rather than merely pushing food around our plate—we would get rid of a pay-for-time-in-job compensation structure that has absolutely no connection to student learning. I’m not talking about basing teacher pay on student test scores; I’m talking about basing it on teacher actions directly related to learning. Instead of endlessly increasing pay based only on being in a classroom for another year or for obtaining master’s degrees (which a whole body of research shows have no relationship whatsoever to student achievement), let’s stop paying teachers 17 percent more—that’s an average of $10,000 each year—to work at schools with virtually no socio-economically disadvantaged minorities as compared to teachers who struggle to help students at schools where half of the students are on free and reduced lunch and in English Language Learner classrooms. This Loudoun Valley vs. Park View matchup is a Continued on Next Page

“I’m concerned about this issue, not about the lottery, but about the concept that full-day kindergarten for only a portion of students is acceptable at all! Either it’s good for everyone or it shouldn’t exist at all! It can be argued that doing good for some students is better than none at all.”

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fishing. It is day to remember and rekindle the spirit of America—the spirit that moved these fallen veterans wars of yesterday and today to sacrifice their lives to preserve the United States of America.” Telling the crowd that he regretted finding out 50 years after leaving his high school about three schoolboys who later were awarded Medals of Honor, he urged them to learn more about the names of Loudoun’s war dead etched in the memorial stones in the square. “We stand at a place were monuments remind us of those who gave their lives while protecting a way of life that resonates in the freedom we enjoy,” Horne said. “Take a moment before you leave these historic

grounds. Stand before the monuments. Read the names. And feel the force that brings us here today. You may regret having lost the opportunity.” Horne briefly told about deeds of several men named on the monuments and said each story is important. “While they may not have won the Medal of Honor, each died a hero in their own right. Theirs is a story that begins with family, friends and neighbors and about growing up in Virginia and in Loudoun County,” he said. “Freedom is special commodity. Those who have paid the ultimate sacrifice to guard, protect and preserve the freedoms we enjoy will forever be remembered,” he concluded. View Horne’s full remarks on Leesburg Today’s YouTube channel. n

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Dear Editor: We experienced an entire new level of community generosity in Loudoun on May 5 through GiveChoose—a 24-hour online giving campaign hosted by the Community Foundation for Loudoun and Northern Fauquier Counties (CFLNFC). In 24 hours, $136,918 was raised from 936 donations that supported 48 local nonprofits. And, the best part is that all of the donations will remain local. It’s because of this community generosity that many nonprofits saw a boost in their annual fundraising that

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Dear Editor: Memorial Day 2015 has come and gone, and the parades have passed. The trumpets are still and the flags are put away, but the memories last. Veterans of all wars, especially those of World War II, were honored Monday with words and wreaths of many colors, especially red, white and blue. Each year passes and their deeds are remembered by many who owe so much to the remaining few. Words of praise and thanksgiving have been spoken about those who served and died. While in DC, the accolades were spoken by many at Arlington, The Wall and the Korean War Memorial, also to audiences far and wide. Many came especially to honor the now-80- and 90-yearolds who served their country with such pride. I noted that “Thank you for your service” are words you hear more and more today. And how does a veteran answer this? Is “you’re welcome” one way? One World War II Air Force vet told me he says, “Thank you for remembering.” I think he may have the answer to my question because not forgetting and remembering is a very good thing. So thank all veterans and especially those who made the supreme sacrifice, especially to “The Greatest Generation” for what you did for our nation. Anthony Fasolo, Leesburg

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game the Loudoun County School Board, Loudoun County Public Schools, and the Loudoun Education Association won’t even acknowledge is taking place. If we really want to close an “achievement gap” and promote learning in our schools, let’s reverse that inexplicable pay differential and pay teachers more to work in our challenging classrooms. Now, I bet that could be done “cost-neutrally” and still result in actual learning improvement. And that would be money spent on a model that would truly support our teachers instead of one that only benefits five or six highly paid administrators. Jim Dunning, Ashburn

will now enable them to either meet their goals for the year or further extend their helping hand to others in need. GiveChoose was made possible under the remarkable leadership of Amy Owen, the executive director for CFLNFC, who orchestrated a seamless, marathon day of giving that saw record fundraising numbers. Backflow Technology, Toth Financial, Alphagraphics, Middleburg Bank, Mitchell & Co, McCandlish & Lillard, and the Loudoun Chamber of Commerce gave generously to award cash prizes and matching funds throughout the day. This fundraising campaign would not have been possible if it weren’t for the tireless work done by Amy and the community foundation. Loudoun is fortunate to have a robust and committed community foundation focused on Loudoun’s nonprofits and community issues. CFLNFC is a strong leader in Loudoun working as conveners, network builders, grantmakers, and changemakers. The nonprofits that benefited from the GiveChoose campaign were: Loudoun Interfaith Relief, Waterford Foundation Inc., Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy, A Place To Be, Loudoun Abused Women’s Shelter (LAWS), Joy 2 The Kids, Project Horse, Loudoun Literacy Council, Loudoun Habitat for Humanity, Ashburn Volunteer Fire & Rescue, Crossroads Jobs Inc., Humane Society of Loudoun County, Friends of Loudoun Mental Health, Bluemont Concert Series, HealthWorks for Northern Virginia, The Piedmont Environmental Council, Gavin Rupp I Promise 15 Scholarship Fund, Round Hill Arts Center, Save the Tails Rescue Group, Loudoun Cares, Loudoun Therapeutic Riding Foundation Inc., Loudoun Free Clinic, American Red Cross in the National Capital Region, Community Foundation for Loudoun and Northern Fauquier Counties, Leadership Loudoun, Loudoun Museum, Loudoun Families for Children, Blue Ridge Hospice, Loudoun Education Foundation, Heart Marks Art Therapy Inc., Young Life, Boulder Crest Retreat for Military and Veteran Wellness, Smashing Walnuts, Mobile Hope Association, Loudoun Volunteer Caregivers, Oatlands Inc., INMED Partnerships for Children, Middleburg FISH, Golden Dreams Therapeutic Riding INC, Sterling Foundation Inc., Loudoun Youth Inc., Legacy Farms Virginia, Brain Injury Services, Middleburg Community Center Inc., The Nature Generation, CASA Children’s Intervention Services, Help for Others Inc., and Girl-Power Foundation Inc. On behalf of your local nonprofits and the citizens we serve, we say thank you to the Loudoun community for your continued generosity in supporting our missions. We also thank Amy Owen and the Community Foundation for Loudoun and Northern Fauquier Counties for proving that a rising tide lifts all boats. With gratitude on behalf of the participating nonprofits and their leadership,

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