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Because the structure was unstable, crews were not permitted to enter the silo until 7:50 p.m. Monday after heavy cranes and support equipment were brought in to stabilize the wreckage. After almost 11 hours of searching inside the structure, Potter’s body was found. He had worked for the company for less than a year, according to a Luck Stone representative. “We are a family here at Luck Companies, and today we lost a family member. Our hearts go out
to the associate’s family, and they will remain in our thoughts and prayers,” Charlie Luck, president and CEO, said in a statement released Tuesday. “We will be remembering, honoring and celebrating the associate for the contributions and positive impact he made on our company. We will continue to ensure that safety and the success of our associates is our main responsibility.” According to Mines Safety and Health Admin-
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grueling 24-hour search for a buried 18-year-old Luck Stone quarry worker ended early Tuesday when rescue crews found the young man dead. More than 60 rescue personnel from several area departments worked through the night to find Daniel Potter, who had been trapped
beneath rubble of a collapsed silo at the Ashburn quarry since 6:30 a.m. Monday, according to Loudoun Fire-Rescue. Potter, of Front Royal, was working with two other men to empty the 80-foot-tall silo when it split open. The silo contained mineral filler, a fine material used in asphalt. Initial search efforts included the use of two search-and-rescue dogs, as well as listening devices, without success.
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Many of Loudoun’s preservation groups, including the Waterford Foundation, are in transition, with new leadership and ideas.Tom Kuehhas, pictured in Waterford’s historic Second Street School, was hired as the foundation’s executive director a year ago.
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here will be some new faces taking leadership roles in protecting some of the county’s oldest preservation organizations, but the passion to tell the stories of Loudoun’s past continues to increase. Three of Loudoun’s most prominent cultural institutions have kicked off searches for new administrators and there have been leadership changes recently at other major preservation organizations. Included in the changes are two of Loudoun’s most notable historic properties—Oatlands and Morven Park. Andrea McGimsey stepped down as executive director at Oatlands in May after four and a half years at the helm of the 400-plus-acre National Historic Trust property. Final interviews for her successor are in the offing, but Oatlands Board Chairman Michael O’Connor said a selection was unlikely before the end of the month. Board member and treasurer Elizabeth Ellers has been serving as interim executive director. Last month, Morven Park’s Frank Milligan announced his retirement after six years at the 1,000-acre estate just north of Leesburg, once owned by Virginia Gov. Westmoreland Davis. Milligan, who said he wants to spend more time with his family and to devote time to research and
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he Leesburg Town Council voted last week to permit the removal of four historic district buildings to make way for a county courthouse expansion, but the demolitions won’t take place until early 2016 at the earliest. Assistant Town Manager Scott Parker said there are still several regulatory hurdles for the county government to jump before it secures a building permit for the courts
“We’re geared up to review as expeditiously as possible once the county responds to our letter,” Parker said. “Then we’ll go through another round of submission at least.” Once that rezoning application is approved, a process that will require Planning Commission and Town Council public hearings, the county can submit a site plan for review by the Planning Commission. A town plan amendment also will be required for the construction of a parking garage on the Pennington Lot. Continued on Page 12
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down the buildings on Edwards Ferry Road, but Burnett said Monday that Loudoun officials could instead spend the money allocated for demolition—more than $200,000—on helping him move the structures to another location. That effort would require collaboration among him as an investor, the town and the county, he said.
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he 112 students enrolled at Middleburg Community Charter School are getting a head start. Monday was their first day of the school year, 27 days ahead of the rest of the Loudoun’s 75,800 students. The elementary school, which opened a year ago as the first public charter school in Northern Virginia, begins its second academic
year with a new principal, several new staff members and, in PTO President Michelle Nicholson’s words, “a new energy and enthusiasm.” David H. Larson was hired as the school’s principal in June, after serving in an interim capacity since April. He stepped in following the resignation of the school’s first principal, Barbara Smith, after she was denied re-entry into the United States because of a lapsed visa. Larson takes the helm after an inaugural year marred with challenges. Four months after
the school opened, the Loudoun County School Board placed it on probation after learning that Smith did not have a Virginia teaching license. The probation was lifted after she enrolled in the courses needed to acquire it. Larson said he wants to hold on to the facility’s “community-school vibe” while welcoming the changes that a new leadership style naturally brings. “We want to build and develop a colContinued on Page 20
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ports. The boys’ father and a fourth passenger were critically injured in the crash, according to Rev. Michelle C. Thomas, who helped organize the vigil along with the Cardinal Ridge Elementary PTO and others in Loudoun’s faith community. The vigil was held at Cardinal Ridge Elementary, where Desmond and Quincy were to enter the fourth and fifth grades, respectively. Ahead of the event, Thomas, pastor of Leesburg-based Holy & Whole Life Changing Ministries International, asked that members of all local churches, places of worship and the community at large attend to show support for the young boys’ friends and family. “It is at heartbreaking, unfathomable moments like these, that the faith community must unite in solidarity to help usher in healing and hope, by sharing prayers of comfort, peace and strength,” Thomas said in a prepared statement. “This tragedy is a great loss to our community, but we stand united with the Holmes family and will continue to support them throughout this process.”
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hitchhiked to get home or left with another person. Based on tips and witness information, a red pickup truck, possibly a late 1960s or 1970s model, was seen near the farm where her body was discovered. The search for additional information has centered on finding Hepworth’s last known boyfriend. Investigators have his photo, but do not know his identity. This week, they released a sketch depicting how the man in the photo
The case against a Frederick, MD, man accused of setting a Loudoun County Department of Community Corrections building on fire in 2012 moved to federal court Monday. Jonathan Ernesto Godoy, 25, had been indicted by a Loudoun grand jury on one charge of arson and two counts of creating or using an explosive device. The class 5 felony charges carried penalties of up to 10 years in prison. A five-day Circuit Court trial had been scheduled for October. However, on Friday, the Commonwealth’s Attorney’s Office halted prosecution on the case. That was three days after federal charges were filed. Godoy appeared in federal court Monday to face charges of using a destructive device during or in relation to the arson of the probation office. Godoy faces stiffer penalties under the federal charges—a mandatory minimum of 30 years in prison and a maximum penalty of life in prison if convicted. According to testimony at previous court Continued on Page 7
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center. “This has been a long time coming,” Loudoun Director of Parks, Recreation and Community Services Steve Torpy said to enthusiastic applause in opening the ceremony. Supervisor Matthew F. Letourneau (R-Dulles) agreed, saying he had made the project a priority since taking office in 2012—working to win support among supervisors for the $42 million project and then to secure voter approval for the bond referendum needed to pay for it. The referendum garnered a 53 percent approval vote in 2013. This year, a $33.3 million contract was awarded to Forrester Construction Company. Construction of the 81,000-square-foot expansion and 17,000-square-foot senior center is expected to take 20 months to complete, with a spring 2017 opening planned. The project includes a 50-meter competition swimming pool, a recreational pool, meeting and exercise rooms, and other amenities. Letourneau said the completed center would provide a place where families will be making memories for years to come.
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County Chairman Scott K. York and exchanges. “We have taken the opportunity to develop Mayor Choi Myeong-hee last week formally inked a friendship agreement between Loudoun these various partnerships throughout the world,” York said. and Gangneung City, South Korea. A delegation from Gangneung City was in The elected leaders of their respective communities appeared at a signing ceremony July 29 at Salamander Resort & Spa in Middleburg. Gangneung City will host part of the 2018 Winter Olympics, and Choi said through an interpreter that he hopes the communities “can together cheer and enjoy” the sports that will be featured there: hockey, skating and curling. He also joked about York (R-At Large) being in a race for re-election to the Ashburn Today/Jonathan Hunley chairman’s post. York, who is Mayor Choi Myeong-hee of Gangneung City, South Korea, left, running as an independent, and Loudoun County Chairman Scott K. York sign a friendship faces Republican Charles agreement between the communities last week at Salamander King, Democrat Phyllis Ran- Resort & Spa in Middleburg. dall and independent Tom Loudoun last week, meeting with local officials Bellanca. “And I would like all of you to visit Gang- and touring the area. The group appeared July 28 at Leesburg’s Town Council meeting. neung City after that,” Choi said. Loudoun also has sister community rela After the ceremony and a luncheon, York said that sister community agreements give the tionships with the county of Main-Taunus-Kreis, county a platform to “go outside of the United Germany; the city of New Taipei, Taiwan; Goyang States and talk about what Loudoun is all about.” City, South Korea; Karsiyaka Municipality, Izmir They aid in trying to attract businesses Province, Turkey; and Shunyi District, China. For more information, see loudoun.gov/ from sister localities to bring operations to the county, he said, and they encourage student sistercounty.
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the recreation pool where my own kids and everybody else’s will be playing—that’s really what this is all about,” he said. Another tireless advocate for the project is Commission on Aging Chairwoman Charlotte A. Nurge (Broad Run). The 93-year-old Ashby Ponds resident already has a room in the planned senior center named in her honor. “Everybody has a bucket list,” Nurge said. “This was the top on my bucket list.” Although the renderings of the community center plans were the stars of the gathering Saturday, the largest round of applause followed County Chairman Scott K. York’s (R-At Large) announcement that, following a recent development application approval granted by the board, the developers of Brambleton would build a connector road between Loudoun County Parkway and Rt. 606/Old Ox Road, which combined with the recently begun Rt. 606 widening should help relieve congestion in the area. The Dulles South Multipurpose Center is located at 24950 Riding Center Drive in South Riding.
STULTZ PROMOTED TO ZONING ADMINISTRATOR Mark Stultz has been named Loudoun’s
zoning administrator, the county government announced last week. Stultz, who had been serving as interim zoning administrator since December, began working for Loudoun in 1995 as a planner in the Zoning Administration Division and was appointed deputy zoning administrator in 1999. He has led efforts on a number of amendments to the county Zoning Ordinance that aimed to implement the local government’s planning and economic development initiatives. “I believe that Mark‘s significant experience
and skills in zoning, along with his good working relationships with staff and our customers, make him the best person for this key position,” Department of Planning and Zoning Director Ricky Barker said in a prepared statement. “His main responsibility will be to efficiently and effectively manage and administer our zoning ordinances to serve the county’s goals and objectives.” Stultz has a bachelor’s degree in landscape architecture from Virginia Tech and a graduate certificate in public management from Shenandoah University. He is a member of the American Institute of Certified Planners, Virginia Association of Zoning Officials and American Planning Association. For more information about zoning, see loudoun.gov/zoning.
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styles and backgrounds to create a network of collaborative resources. Since opening, the gallery has added two more artists to fill up its space at The Shops of Dodona Manor, bringing the total number to seven artists of differing style. Dana Jansen has added her jewelry collection to the studio, and Arlene Laird Hermansen added her faux painting and murals of homes and commercial buildings to the mix. “They’ve been great additions,” Strout said. “I get regular requests for space all the time and I wish there were more opportunities in the area for people.” The newcomers joined Strout, whose work shows her love for animals and sense of humor through whimsical representations, and numerous other artists. Beth Widom produces Old World oil paintings that offer glimpses into everyday life, and she loves the collaborative nature of the studio. “It’s nice when you’re stuck on something you don’t have to rely on yourself,” Widom said. “All the artists get along and help each other out. An artist working in her own basement can get stuck in her own head.” John Detrich paints realistic and cartoon pet portraits using acrylic paint. He said working among other artists is a huge benefit and the studio is a great way to get their work noticed, especially after winning the business award. “This gives everyone more visibility. Doing
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The candidates in the 34th District, Democratic Del. Kathleen J. Murphy and Republican Craig Parisot, raised the third- and fourth-most money, respectively, among House hopefuls. Murphy took in $80,233 to Parisot’s $58,536 from May 28 to June 30. The 32nd District was represented well along these lines, too. GOP incumbent Thomas A. “Tag” Greason raised the ninth-most among House candidates at $46,382, and his Democratic challenger, Elizabeth Miller, took in $40,318, good for 12th-highest. In addition, Del. J. Randall Minchew, a Republican, raised the fifth-most among House candidates at $53,774, besting Democratic challenger Peter Rush’s $2,273 in the 10th District. And Democrat Jennifer Boysko’s $45,753 was good for 10th among House candidates. She faces Republican Raul “Danny” Vargas and independent Paul Brubaker in the 86th District. Vargas raised $18,519 from May 28 to June 30. Brubaker had only one donation in that time, $200, which he gave his campaign June 4. Election Day is Nov. 3. The last day to register to vote is Oct. 13. n
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burg Airport Manager Scott Coffman said. But building a standard brick-andmortar tower is expensive, and can take years to complete. It took Frederick (MD) Airport eight years to get its air-traffic control tower up and running. Remote air-traffic control towers may be part of the FAA’s Next-Gen campaign to improve flight control nationwide. For this project, installation started in May. It cost the town $2,000 for two phone lines and electricity. SAAB’s system involves a crow’s nest at the top of the airport building that has Ashburnw Today/Mike Stancik an array of cameras SAAB System Engineering Lead Dave Olster sits at a control pad for a new remote air-traffic control system being tested at designed to digitally Leesburg Executive Airport. produce a 360-degree view of the airport on 15 “This is an alternative to bring more air traf- company, designs fighter jets and radar systems video panels in a control room. SAAB System Engineering Lead Dave fic and business to the region,” Belanger said. “We among other large projects. It selected Leesburg as the country’s first testing spot because of its Olster said air-traffic controllers have the ability see huge potential for this in the future.” to filter the screen for better visibility and can Olster said the initial cost of installing a need for an air-traffic control tower, increased zoom in to specific areas—options not available remote traffic-control tower is less than a tradi- flight traffic and proximity to SAAB and FAA to regular traffic controllers who monitor airspace tional one, ongoing costs are much lower and operations. controllers can remotely work even if the technol- “We’re very excited to host the test and by looking out a window. Coffman said if the technology were ogy isn’t housed at the specific airport they are would like permanent installation of a tower,” said Leesburg Airport Commission Chairman Dennis approved for use in Leesburg, it would help attract monitoring. “You could be 30 miles away and still be able Boykin, who added that many airports with less business jet operators as well as improve flight activity than Leesburg’s have control towers. n safety and offer more efficient communication to to do your job,” Olster said. SAAB, which has no affiliation with the car pilots.
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Members of the Ashburn Rotary and Loudoun County Chamber of Commerce kicked off this year’s Rally For Our Kids school supply drive last week. Through Aug. 26, the two organizations are asking the community to help them provide new backpacks stocked with school supplies for 250 children across Loudoun County. Supporters can drop off new backpacks stocked with school supplies to the chamber’s office—19301 Winmeade Drive, Suite 210, in Lansdowne—or make a tax-free donation to the Community Foundation of Loudoun and Fauquier Counties at communityfoundationlf.org/product/rallyforourkids. “We are thrilled to have been able to bring together such an esteemed group of business leaders for our month-long effort,” stated Tony Howard, Loudoun Chamber CEO and president who’s also a member of the Ashburn Rotary. “We are hopeful that residents across the county will remember those students who need a little extra help to be able to start the school year off right, with all the necessary school supplies to make their first days productive.” Sharon Wright
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right and early Friday morning, 46 students walked across Tuscarora High School’s auditorium stage to receive their diplomas and formally join the graduating class of 2015. High school seniors who fell short of the required credits to graduate in early June, but who successfully completed the needed courses during summer school, were honored at the commencement ceremony, complete with gowns, tassels, a keynote speaker, and all the expected pomp and circumstance. Jon Signorelli, the summer school principal at Potomac Falls High School,
congratulated the graduates on their hard work and perseverance, despite whatever circumstances might have led them to summer school. “Let me say that you did not choose a wrong path,” Signorelli told them, “just a different one. This has been a unique experience for you all.” He encouraged the students to make connections and build relationships throughout the rest of their educational journey, and to always remember the connections they made this summer. The commencement address was given by Virginia C. Patterson, the Loudoun County school system’s school administration director. She offered her own words of encouragement. “The three steps to
help you succeed are a clear vision, resilience and the willingness to explore new possibilities,” she said at the lectern. “Do not let your failures discourage you.” A few of the students donning gowns Friday were in summer school not because they were behind but because they wanted to get ahead: They graduated early. For example, Sarah Verhalen would have been a senior at Loudoun Valley High School this fall, but she enrolled in summer courses to complete the two credits she needed to graduate a year ahead of her classmates. She plans to look at her college options next spring, after working for the next several months. “If college really is for me, it will still be around,”
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and watching a video message from first lady Michelle Obama. Powell grew up facing similar financial challenges and offered an example of what students can do when given the opportunity for free education. He was the first African-American to serve as secretary of state, under President George W. Bush from 2001 to 2005, and that was after serving as national security advisor and chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. “It isn’t where you started out in life, it’s what you do with your life that will get you where you end up,” Powell, 78, said. “You have to control your fears. How do you control it so it doesn’t control you?” Powell went to the public City College of New York, and wouldn’t have graduated if his ROTC grades weren’t included in his cumulative GPA, which ended up being 2.0. Now, there are nine schools named in his honor. After graduating, he moved up in the military ranks after serving two years in Vietnam and one in Korea, eventually becoming the leader of the 101st Airborne Division. While achieving those high positions, he was routinely asked what it was like to be the first African-American secretary of state and chairman of the joint chiefs of staff. “I always would say I’m not the first African-American secretary of state, I’m the first secretary of state who happens to be black,” Powell said. He also spoke about the nation’s increasing
diversity. He said that by 2043, 51 percent of the population will be racial minorities, and that America is the “only country that can handle that diversity.” He also wants to improve training for police and youth alike to curb incidents like recent shootings that have given rise to racial unrest. “We need to get behavior patterns changed in police and young children,” Powell said. “There has to be respect from both sides.” Powell also said it was important to him to give back to those who helped get him to where he is today, as well as to youth. “Don’t ever walk away from those in need and help the younger generation,” Powell said. “You are all valuable. We’ll make you successful to be the next leaders of our country.” University of Florida student and scholarship recipient Pedro Perez said each year the foundation brings someone that “makes you remember their speeches,” and seeing Powell would make a good memory because of his important message “to concentrate on what’s important and to give back.” “He constantly reminded us, regardless of our backgrounds, that all you have to do is apply yourself to be successful,” Mercer University student Jose Santana said. “The foundation’s motto is really exemplified in his speech,” University of Oklahoma student Daniella Royer said. “It’s about basing your own personal satisfaction in the amount of lives you touch, and not necessarily the resources you accumulate. It’s great to hear that from one of the top leaders in the world.” n
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tant. Hopefully, we can win early for these guys.” The reasons the juniors decided to attend Riverside varied, from those who said they merely wanted to stay in school with friends they’ve grown up with to some who saw the transfer as an opportunity to better their athletic situation. But all Bill Kamenjar/InsideNOVAsports who sat down for interviews recently were excited about the A Riverside High School football player does the ladder drill prospects of being a Riverside on the opening day of practice Monday. Ram. “Coming from Tuscarora, here to be with this group of guys. I hope three I was a little hesitant at first because they were to four years from now these kids are coming coming off going to the state championship,” back to homecoming, and the players then are said rising junior Drake Barlock, a versatile looking over and saying, ‘those are the guys athlete who can play many positions. “As I who started it all.’ You want that to be impor-
went through the school year, I started to shift toward Riverside because of talking to coach Day. He got me excited about the program, the expectations and the direction he wanted to go. It sounded like something I wanted to do.” “I made the move solely based on football,” rising junior quarterback Blake Kinkoph, who is moving from Stone Bridge, said. “I thought it was a great opportunity to be part of a new program that will eventually turn out to be a perennial powerhouse team. After I talked to coach Day, I felt this program will be the better opportunity and better fit to help not only win now, but get me to playing at a higher level.” The Rams will play a varsity schedule in their inaugural season, beginning Aug. 28 at Rock Ridge, which opened last September and played a junior varsity schedule its first season.
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The ability to have a core group of juniors that brings experience and maturity to the team has Day excited as they pursue a Group 3A (Riverside’s classification this year and next) playoff berth, a possibility because of a waiver granted by the Virginia High School League. “The decision was made before I was hired, which was OK,” Day said of playing a varsity schedule right away. “It helped sell the program a bit because there is something to play for early on. The kids know that if they can qualify for the playoffs it would be pretty cool. For the juniors, that would be a huge reward. We have a lot to overcome, but it’s something to fight for instead of knowing your season will definitely be over after 10 games.” “There’s a lot of excitement right now,” he added. “It’s going to be really unique since Rock Ridge will play its first varsity home game
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the same night we take the field for our first varsity game. It’s a shame one of us has to lose that game, but what a neat experience. It’ll be a great game for two brand new high schools and should be a lot of fun.” The top 16 teams (based on Power Points) in each region advance to the postseason, and that opportunity to reach the playoffs right away was another factor in players choosing Riverside. “We’re not just going to go through the motions as a varsity team and lose all our games,” Kinkoph said. “I think we’ll really be a competitive team and have a chance to win some games, which sets us apart from most startup schools.” A 1993 graduate of Fairfax High School, Day went on to play football and baseball at Lenoir-Rhyne College in North Carolina after a short stint at Marshall University. A quarterback, he played two years for the Bears before graduating in 1998 with a degree in sports management. The 40-year-old Day began a 14-year coaching career in Fairfax County in 2002 as an assistant under his mentor in Fairfax, Tom Verbanic, at Westfield High in Chantilly. The Bulldogs won Group AAA Division 6 state championships in 2003 and 2007 during his nine-season tenure before moving to Centreville in 2011, where he helped the Wildcats reach the state title game. Day then became head coach at Herndon for two years before rejoining Verbanic as an assistant at private school Flint Hill last year. When the opportunity to start a new program at Riverside arose, Day, who will teach physical education at Riverside, eagerly pursued the position and was hired by Athletic Director Matt Oblas in early March. “Not many get an opportunity to say they started a program from scratch,” Day said. “The kids coming from Tuscarora, Stone Bridge and Broad Run are coming from three well-coached
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or Smokehouse Live co-owner Jim Foss, the restaurant’s blues and Americana music lineup is an added treat for patrons looking to enjoy tasty barbecue. But he admits that with the venue’s sweet lineup of up-and-coming performers—both national and local—there likely will be plenty of folks for whom music is the main draw. “One of the great things that goes with barbecue is music,” Foss said. “We’re a restaurant first and an entertainment venue secondly. The music program was created to be an amenity to our guests so people can come in and eat some barbecue and watch some really good bands in a family environment.” The restaurant, which opened in June, is a joint venture between Foss, a former
vice president of operations and corporate chef for Capital Restaurant Concepts, and Kris Diemar, a veteran of several big name DC-area restaurants. Both men live in Loudoun—Foss in Sterling and Diemar in Hamilton—and they had talked about launching a restaurant for several years. The Village at Leesburg location was conveniently between their homes and also offered the right ambiance. “We love the little town center here,” Foss said. “It has a nice, upbeat, eclectic feel to it, and we were hoping to give people reason not to go into DC for the night. We really wanted to have a one-stop shop for people to come out and eat and have a nice time out with us.” Foss, who runs the back of the house, is
focused on high-quality, pit-smoked meats always smoked the day they’re served and sold by the pound, as well as homemade sauces, and hot and cold sides. The restaurant offers 12 beers on draft, wine, specialty cocktails and more than 80 American whiskeys. But the music side is a big part of the operation for the partners, who have hired an in-house music booker and music program manager. Upcoming shows include the Levi Stephens Band, Karen Jonas and Thom Shepherd. Foss is particularly excited about Nashville-based Humming House, which appears Aug. 22. The venue also offers family-oriented Americana/bluegrass brunches on Sundays (music is free with brunch), a popular
monthly karaoke night with a live band. The karaoke night is free, and most shows run between $10 and $20. Mississippi-based blues artist Jarekus Singleton, who appears Aug. 14, is exactly the kind of emerging artist the venue is looking for, said Smokehouse Live publicist Melissa Gold. “We’re hoping to do a lot of Americana music, which is kind of all-enveloping: singer-songwriters, blues, bluegrass, some rock, but more of the soulful music. Jarekus really falls into that lane really, really well. We like to get a lot of up-and-coming bands, and he happens to be one of those,” Gold said. n For more information and a music schedule, go to smokehouse-live.com.
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A star basketball player at Southern Mississippi University and later William Carey University in the early 2000s, Singleton overcame his initial disappointment of not being offered an NBA tryout by going on to play professional basketball in Beirut, Lebanon. But an ankle injury ended his sports career and brought him back to his mother’s home in Clinton. Singleton fell into a depression, but it turned out to have a silver lining. “After my surgery I had to move back to my mom’s house: no money, broke as hell, back in my same bedroom that me and my brother used to share,” Singleton, 31, said. “I was recovering from surgery. I had to have my leg elevated 8 to 12 hours out of the day. I was crying and feeling sorry for myself, and I just started writing music.” Picking up a guitar in his 20s was a throwback to the days when Singleton began playing bass at church at the age of 9. A few years later, he moved on to guitar on
the advice of his grandfather, a pastor and guitarist. He had a talent for guitar, but putting words together was always Singleton’s main interest. He remembers spending lunch hours in school in freestyle rap sessions with friends. And he developed a reputation as a poet in school and at church. “I was always big on lyrics,” he said. “I used to read a lot of poetry, as well. In elementary school, all I did was read poetry. Every time we had a program at church, I had to write a poem.” After recovering from surgery, Singleton reached out to his cousins about starting a band. The group had its first local gig in Mississippi in 2010 and then began competing in the annual International Blues Challenge in Memphis. While Singleton never made it to the competition’s final round, it did lead to his discovery by the prestigious independent Continued on Page 32
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11 a.m.-noon, Lovettsville Community Center, 57 E. Broad Way, Lovettsville. Contact: 703858-8818 Inova Loudoun Hospital Mobile Health Services will provide blood pressure screenings.
Parenting Group
7:30 p.m., MLB Therapy, 120 E. Market St., Leesburg. Contact: 703-554-2882 MLB Therapy offers a parenting group to help develop strategies to influence change in children’s or teenagers’ behavior. Group fee is $65 for two parents.
Spelling Bee Preliminary Round
12:30 p.m., Carver Center, 200 Willie Palmer Way, Purcellville. Contact: 571-258-3400 Carver Senior Center will participate in the fourth Annual Senior Spelling Bee on Sept. 10. The preliminary round determines which speller and runner-up will represent the Carver Center. Ages 55 and older.
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Potluck Celebrates Breastfeeding Week
4-7 p.m., Windmill Park, 21400 Windmill Drive, Ashburn. Contact: jill.delorenzo@gmail. com Fourth annual Family Potluck Picnic Celebrating World Breastfeeding Week. Event includes a raffle and activities for kids, including water games. Mothers and children can commemorate their breastfeeding journeys with a nursing photo taken by a professional photographer. Sponsored by La Leche League of Ashburn. Bring a dish to share.
Leesburg First Friday
6-9 p.m., throughout downtown Leesburg. Contact: www.leesburgfirstfriday.com Stroll through downtown Leesburg on the First Friday of each month to enjoy live music performances, art exhibits, wine tastings, lectures, signings and other special events. More than 45 specialty shops, art galleries and restaurants will stay open late. Go online for details.
Tanabata: A Japanese Celebration
6 p.m., Franklin Park Arts Center, 36441 Blueridge View Lane, Purcellville. Contact: franklinparkartscenter.org Franklin Park Arts Center celebrates this traditional Japanese festival. Festival-goers can make Tanzaku and simple origami decorations, learn the ancient tale of Orihime and Hikoboshi and celebrate with traditional music. Tickets are $10.
The Ultimate ’90s Experience
8 p.m., Tally Ho Theatre, 19 W. Market St., Leesburg. Contact: tallyholeesburg.com ’90s tribute band As If and DJ Dark Wing Duck will bring all the rock, hip-hop, pop and dance favorites. Tickets are $5 in advance, $10 at the door.
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BBQ & Bluegrass Celebration
11 a.m.-6 p.m., Breaux Vineyards, 36888 Breaux Vineyards Lane, Purcellville. Contact: breauxvineyards.com Say farewell to summer with a fun-filled afternoon with wine tastings, barbecue, craft vendors and live bluegrass music. Dogs on leashes allowed outside. Seating is limited; lawn chairs and blankets recommended. Free admission.
Great Grapes Wine and Food Festival
11 a.m.-7 p.m., Village at Leesburg, 1602 Village Market Blvd., Leesburg. Contact: uncorkthefun.com Stroll down Village Market Boulevard and sample wines from more than 20 area wineries. Enjoy live music and browse tents featuring artists from across the state. Tickets are $25 in advance, $35 at the gate.
Band Jam for Autism
10:30 a.m., Spanky’s Pub, 538 E. Market St., Leesburg. Contact: spankyspub.com Spanky’s will hold an all-day fundraiser for the Paxton Campus. A motorcycle ride will begin at 10:30 a.m. At noon, there will be a
Frogshackle Open House
1 p.m., Claude Moore Park, 21544 Old Vestal’s Gap Road, Sterling. Contact: 517-258-3700 Explore the nature center’s treasure trove of fossils, seashells, birds’ nests and feathers. Free.
Bridges’ Schoolhouse, Lanesville Open Houses
1 p.m., Claude Moore Park, 21544 Old Vestal’s Gap Road, Sterling. Contact: 517-258-3700 Built in 1779, this nationally registered historic place has seen Loudoun County grow, but has not lost its charm. Visit and discover what life was like in this colonial home. Free.
‘When Johnny Came Marching Home’
2 p.m., Rust Library, 380 Old Waterford Road, Leesburg. Contact: 703-777-0323 Learn the grim realities faced by the Civil War soldiers after returning home. Presented by Kyle Wichtendahl of the National Museum of Civil War Medicine.
Live Music: Doug Bell
2-6 p.m., Twin Oaks Tavern and Winery, 18035 Raven Rocks Road, Bluemont. Contact: twinoakstavernwinery.com Enjoy music on the deck with classic pop and rock ’n’ roll musician Doug Bell. Free.
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2-5 p.m. North Gate Vineyard, 16031 Hillsboro Road, Purcellville. Contact: northgatevineyard.com Connor Duffy has been entertaining audiences nearly all of his life. His repertoire ranges from classic rock to bluegrass, as well as jazz and classical. Free.
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6-8 p.m., Village at Leesburg, 1602 Village Market Blvd., Leesburg. Contact: villageatleesburg.com Enjoy the music of The Woodshedders, games and giveaways on the plaza. Free.
corn hole tournament. From 2-8 p.m., bands will play outdoors and then the party moves inside until closing. Admission is $10 at the door.
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Wednesday, August 12 - Friday, August 14, 2015 • Ida Lee Park 60 Ida Lee Dr., NW, Leesburg VA • Gates open 6:00pm each night This event is FREE to the public, but an RSVP is required. Please visit oneloudounrevival.eventbrite.com FEATURED SPEAKERS:
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most-well-written music is oftentimes the simplest,” guitarist Addison Smith said. “Combine that paradigm with the heavy and psychedelic sounds of Queens of the Stone Age and Tame Impala, and you have a short, simple, catchy, but heavy record: you have ‘Electrify Me.” Tickets for the Jammin’ Java show are $10 in advance and $15 day of show, and are available at jamminjava.com. Swell Daze also is slated to play 147 North in Winchester on Saturday, Aug. 8, Velocity 5 in Sterling on Sept. 11 and Monk’s BBQ in Purcellville on Sept. 18. For more information, go to swelldazeband.com. n
8 p.m., Franklin Park Arts Center, 36441 Blueridge View Lane, Purcellville. Contact: franklinparkartscenter.org Local legends perform dance music from cultures near and far, old and new, with zest and gusto. Their repertoire ranges from Cajun to Quebecois, Galician to Venezuelan, and Irish to Appalachian. Tickets are $15 for adults,
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7-9 p.m., Leesburg Town Green, 25 W. Market St., Leesburg. Contact: acousticonthegreen.com Performing professionally since he was 16 and one of the series most requested artists, Gary Smallwood brings his acoustic blues and classic rock show to Acoustic on the Green for the
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7:30 p.m., Holy Cross Lutheran Church, 1090 Sterling Road, Herndon. Contact: 703-4358377 Special Consensus, headed by banjoist Greg Cahill, performs traditional bluegrass music. Light snacks available. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., music begins at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $15, children 12 and younger are free.
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12:00-2:30 p.m., Carver Center, 200 Willie Palmer Way, Purcellville. Contact: 571-2583400 Visit Wilson’s Wild Animal Park home to see more than 50 species of wild animals. Tickets are $6.50 and include a wagon ride. Nonmembers pay an additional $2 drop-in fee. Ages 55 and older.
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6 p.m., Ida Lee Park, Ida Lee Drive, Leesburg. Contact: oneloudounrevival.eventbrite.com One Loudoun Revival’s purpose is to promote the strong sense of community relations and foster outreach opportunities that support development and growth, while continuing to provide members of the faith community with uplifting entertainment, motivational messages, corporate prayer, fellowship and food. Reservations required. Free.
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4-8 p.m., Carver Center, 200 Willie Palmer Way, Purcellville. Contact: 571-258-3400 This month’s Supper Club outing travels to Alexander’s in Buckeystown, MD. Bus transportation leaves Carver at 4 p.m. Bus fare is $6. Each diner pays for dinner and tip. For ages 18 and older. 10 a.m.-noon, Carver Center, 200 Willie Palmer Way, Purcellville. Contact: 703-858-8818 Inova Loudoun Hospital Mobile Health Services will provide blood pressure screenings.
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he board of directors of The George C. Marshall International Center, Inc. has elected Edgar B. Hatrick as its chairman. Hatrick, who retired last year as Loudoun’s superintendent of schools, has served as a GCMIC board member since 1995 and as chairman of its Education Committee since 2014. During his 20 years of board service, he worked closely with the late B. Powell Harrison and the founding members of the George C. Marshall Home Preservation Fund, Inc.—which was renamed GCMIC in 2007—to save Dodona Manor, the Leesburg home of Gen. George C. Marshall and his wife, from commercial development. In recent years, his work has focused on expanding the organization’s student partnership exchange programs. Hatrick is the eighth chairman in the center’s 26-year history. He succeeds Gorham “Rory” Clark, managing partner and founder of The Clark Law Firm and The Legacy Elder Law Center in Leesburg. “Dr. Hatrick’s 25 years of service to our organization make him uniquely qualified to lead our board into the next phase of the GCMIC’s international development. His unparalleled knowledge and experience in education will enable us to draw on the resources needed to expand our current education programs and develop new programs to fulfill our mission,” stated Marshall Center President and CEO Pat Daly. “Like Marshall, Dr. Hatrick is a strong leader whose character and integrity will serve our organization well.” The center’s mission is to preserve and advance Marshall’s legacy by interpreting and propagating its relevance, advance Marshall’s legacy of peace through international cooperation through its education programs and international exchanges, exhibits, community events, and manage
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KLB Calls For Canoe Cleanup Volunteers Keep Loudoun Beautiful is putting out the last call for volunteers to join the Aug. 8 waterway cleanup. From its inception in 1974, KLB has mounted twice-yearly litter cleanup campaigns throughout the county. In 1989, KLB began efforts to clean the waterways along Goose Creek and the Potomac River.
From 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 8, volunteers will take to canoes and scour the water for debris. Details on the location of this year’s cleanup have not been announced. Last year, volunteers collected 20 bags of trash, 45 bags of recyclables and 90 tires. KLB provides the canoes, guides and instruction, along with a reward of pizza and
a T-shirt on completion of the cleanup. The outfitters can handle about 70 canoeists. Those wishing to have a day out on the water while making meaningful contributions to the environment should see if space is still available by registering at keeploudounbeautiful.org—as space tends to fill quickly. n
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blues label, Alligator Records, with whom he is currently signed. His record “Refuse To Lose” was released on Alligator in 2013 to rave reviews. Critics noted his skilled guitar playing (described by several critics as “searing”) and poetic, intelligent lyrics. The record shows off Singleton’s influences, including blues greats like the Three Kings (B.B., Albert and Freddie) along with the rap artists he grew up with. Summers for Singleton mean a packed touring schedule, full of blues festivals around the country and abroad. He traveled to Germany this spring and returns to Europe later this summer. And he said he loves bringing his brand of the blues to a new generation of blues fans, as well as appealing to fans of the greats. “A lot of [younger] people come up to me and say, ‘Thank you for writing music that’s relevant, that’s something that I can relate to. You’ve got fresh lyrics, you’ve got a fresh approach.’” Singleton said. “To be honest, I wasn’t trying to do all that. I was just writing what came to me.” Singleton still lives in Clinton, near his parents and 2-year-old daughter, and he said he has a laid-back, simple lifestyle when he’s not on tour. “I’ve learned not to take myself too serious. I’m just a focused person: I’m focused on what I’m doing,” he said. “You never know what can happen. … I don’t know what the future holds, but I know I’m going to work as hard as I can and take my position responsibly and keep putting out the best music I can.” n Jarekus Singleton plays Leesburg’s Smokehouse Live on Friday, Aug. 14, at 8 p.m. Tickets are $10 in advance, $15 at the door. For more information, go to smokehouse-live.com/events.
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IMPORTANT BULK PICKUP COLLECTION SCHEDULE CHANGE for Residential Curbside Customers and Commercial Curbside Customers Beginning the first week of September 2015, bulk collections will begin a 2-day collection schedule as follows: THURSDAY ONLY: SE/SW Quadrants (includes South King Street and West Market Street) EFFECTIVE Thursday, September 3rd. FRIDAY ONLY: NE/NW Quadrants (includes North King Street) EFFECTIVE Friday, September 4th. You must call before NOON on Wednesdays (EFFECTIVE Wednesday, September 2nd) to be included in the same week collection schedule. If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact the Department of Public Works and Capital Projects at 703-771-2790 or email trash@leesburgva.gov -THANK YOUAugust 2015 Ad #8725
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TOWN OF LEESBURG NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING AMENDING THE LEESBURG TOWN CODE CHAPTER 2 (ADMINISTRATION), ARTICLE IV (FINANCE), SECTION 2-166 (ELECTRONIC SUMMONS SYSTEM FEE) AND APPENDIX B (FEE SCHEDULE) In accordance with Code of Virginia of 1950, as amended, Sections 15.2-107, 15.2-1427, 17.1-275.5 and 17.1-279.1, the Leesburg Town Council will hold a public hearing on: Tuesday, August 11, 2015, at 7:30 P.M. in the Council Chambers of Town Hall, 25 West Market Street, Leesburg, VA to consider an amendment to the Town Code to establish an electronic summons system fee. The following amendment will be proposed: NEW Section 2-166 (Electronic Summons System Fee). In addition to any other fee or cost prescribed by law, as part of the costs assessed in each criminal or traffic case in the Loudoun County District or Circuit Court, there shall be imposed an electronic summons system fee of five dollars ($5.00) on any defendant who is convicted of a violation of any statute or ordinance within the Town of Leesburg. The fee shall be collected by the clerk of the court in which the action is filed, and remitted to the Director of Finance and Administrative Services to be held for appropriation by the Town Council in accordance with Virginia Code § 17.1-279.1. Appendix B – Fee Schedule Sec. 2-166. Electronic Summons System Fee: $5.00 A copy of the proposed ordinance is available from the Town Clerk, located in Town Hall, 25 West Market Street, Leesburg, Virginia, during normal business hours (Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.); or by calling Lee Ann Green, Town Clerk, at 703-771-2733. At this hearing, all persons desiring to express their views concerning these matters will be heard. Persons requiring special accommodations should contact the Clerk of Council at 703-771-2733, three days in advance of the meeting. For TTY/TDD service, use the Virginia Relay Center by dialing 711. Ad #8977
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Proposals shall be submitted no later than 4:00 p.m., Thursday, August 27, 2015, to Mr. Tom Brandon, Manager, Office of Capital Projects, Town of Leesburg, 25 West Market Street, Leesburg, VA 20176. All proposals must indicate RFP title, number and proposal date on the external shipping material. All questions regarding this RFP must be received in writing by email at CapitalBidQuestions@leesburgva.gov until but no later than 5:00 P.M. on Thursday, August 20, 2015. Interested offerors may download a copy of the RFP from the Town’s Bid Board at http://www. leesburgva.gov/bidboard and may be obtained beginning Thursday, July 30, 2015. Contact Cindy Steyer at 703-737-2302 or csteyer@ leesburgva.gov with questions about obtaining these bid documents. All addenda issued for this project will only be posted on the Town’s Bid Board. Tom Brandon, Manager Office of Capital Projects Ad #8288
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NOTICE OF PROPOSED CHANGES TO WORKERS' COMPENSATION INSURANCE RATES CASE NO. INS-2015-00064
The National Council on Compensation Insurance, Inc. ("NCCI"), on behalf of its member insurers, has applied to the State Corporation Commission ("SCC") for approval to change voluntary market advisory loss costs and assigned risk market rates and rating values for new and renewal workers' compensation insurance policies becoming effective on and after April 1, 2016. NCCI proposes advisory loss costs that its members may use along with their own expenses and profit and contingency factors in establishing rates for policies written in the voluntary market. The proposal would change the overall average pure premium level for the voluntary market as follows: Industrial classifications: 3.4% increase "F" (Federal) classifications: 1.2% decrease Coal classification 1005: 13.3% increase Coal classification 1016: 12% increase NCCI proposes the following changes to the overall average rate level for the assigned risk market: Industrial classifications: 2.3% increase "F" (Federal) classifications: 1.7% decrease Coal classification 1005: 11.3% increase Coal classification 1016: 9.9% increase Information filed by NCCI in support of its proposals, including the exact assigned risk rates and advisory loss costs for individual classifications, which will vary by classification and may be higher or lower than the overall changes stated above, may be seen at the SCC's Bureau of Insurance or the SCC's Office of the Clerk, both of which are located in the Tyler Building, 1300 East Main Street, Richmond, Virginia 23219. Interested persons are encouraged to review NCCI's filing and supporting documents for the details of these and other proposals. TAKE NOTICE that the SCC may approve advisory loss costs and assigned risk rates and rating values differently from those proposed by NCCI. The SCC has instituted an investigation into the changes proposed by NCCI and has set a public hearing thereon in Case No. INS2015-00064 in its Courtroom, Second Floor, Tyler Building, 1300 East Main Street, Richmond, Virginia 23219 at 10 a.m. on October 6, 2015. Any interested person who desires to make a statement at the hearing on his/her own behalf should appear in the SCC's Courtroom at 9:45 a.m. on October 6, 2015, and contact the SCC's Bailiff. Individuals with disabilities who desire an accommodation to participate in the hearing should contact the SCC at least seven days before the hearing at 1-800-552-7945 (voice) or 1-804-371-9206 (TDD). On or before August 14, 2015, any person or entity who expects to participate in this proceeding as a respondent shall file a notice of participation, in conformity with the SCC's Rules of Practice and Procedure, 5 VAC 5-20-10 et seq., and the Order Scheduling Hearing in this case, which may be viewed at http://www.scc.virginia.gov/case or may be ordered from Joel H. Peck, Clerk, State Corporation Commission, c/o Document Control Center, P.O. Box 2118, Richmond, Virginia 23218. Any notice of participation shall be filed with the Clerk, and a copy must be served on NCCI's counsel, Charles H. Tenser, Esquire, 2120 Galloway Terrace, Midlothian, Virginia 23113. On or before September 4, 2015, in accordance with the Order Scheduling Hearing, each respondent shall file the testimony and exhibits by which the respondent expects to establish its case. All interested persons who desire to comment on the application shall file such comments on or before September 23, 2015, with the Clerk of the SCC at the address above or may submit comments electronically by following the instructions at http://www.scc.virginia.gov/ case. All comments shall refer to Case No. INS-2015-00064. NATIONAL COUNCIL ON COMPENSATION INSURANCE
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Loudoun Youth Soccer Association trading as Loudoun Sports Park,19798 Sycolin Rd, Leesburg, Loudoun, Virginia 20175-4622. The above establishment is applying to the VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL (ABC) for a Wine & Beer On Premises license to sell or manufacture alcoholic beverages.
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B Chord Brewing Company, LLC trading as B Chord Brewing Company, 19481 Foggy Bottom Road, Bluemont, Loudoun County, Virginia 20135. The above establishment is applying to the VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL (ABC) for a Limited Brewery license to sell or manufacture alcoholic beverages.
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The object of this suit is to have a Final Order of Divorce entered by the court, which inIN THE corporates the parties’ CIRCUIT COURT Marital Settlement dated OF LOUDOUN Agreement July 10, 2012, except COUNTY for the issues of child MATTHEW R. custody and visitation. The Plaintiff has filed McCULLAGH a Motion to Modi- It is ORDERED that Plaintiff, fy child custody and Leyla M. McCullagh CASE NO. 73737 visitation to sole cus- appear at the abovenamed Court and protect her interests on ORDER OF PUBLICATION or before October 9, COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA 2015 at 1:00 p.m. Case No. 93076 We ask for this: Circuit Court of Loudoun County 18 E. Market St., Leesburg, VA 20176
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Chief Purchasing Officer/Risk Management Coordinator..............................................................................$75,454 - $126,644 DOQ......................................................................................Closing Date: Open until Filled Required: Bachelor’s Degree in accounting, business administration, business management or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience; five years of increasingly responsible technical experience in a centralized purchasing system Preferred: Local Government experience and risk management/insurance management experience; CPPB and/or CPPO certifications or ability to achieve certification in six to twelve months; bilingual in English/ Spanish *This position will be filled at minimum of the range up to $100,000 annual salary.
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Utility Maintenance Worker II OR III/Utilities..............................................................................................$39,384 - $71,785 DOQ.........................................................................................Closing Date: Open until Filled Utility Maintenance Worker II: Required: HS Diploma/GED; Minimum of two to three years of specific experience with utility system maintenance; possess a valid driver’s license and safe driving record; Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Class B with ability to obtain tanker endorsement within 6 months of hire; VDOT Flagging Certification; CPR/First Aid Certification; Cross Connection Certification; ability to assist with emergencies on an “on-call” basis. Preferred: Three plus years of specific utility system maintenance experience; Confined Space Certification; Forklift Certification; bilingual in English/Spanish. OR Utility Maintenance Worker III Required: HS Diploma/GED; three to five years of specific utility maintenance exp. including: assisting with difficult utility repairs and large water main breaks, and operation of variety of tools, equipment and appropriate vehicles; possess a valid driver’s license and safe driving record; Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Class A with tanker endorsement; VDOT Flagging Certification; CPR/First Aid Certification; ability to assist with emergency repairs in an “on call” basis; and training/ability to work in confined spaces Preferred: Five plus years of utility system repairs; Trench Safety Certification; Forklift Certification; Cross Connection Certification; basis computer skills/bilingual in English/Spanish.
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Human Resources Manager...........................................................................................................................$75,454 - $126,644 DOQ........................................................................................Closing Date: August 10, 2015 Required: Bachelor’s Degree in business administration, business management or related field; ten years of increasingly responsible technical experience in Human Resources and/or related functions, preferably in local government or equivalent combination of education and experience Preferred: Master’s Degree in Public or Human Resources Administration or related area; local government experience in Human Resources, employee benefits management, HR related information technology skills and experience, especially Munis, Crystal Reports, workflow management, and document imaging management; SHRM, CEBS or other certifications or ability to achieve certification in six to twelve months; bilingual in English/Spanish.
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Senior DPR Engineer.....................................................................................................................................$63,976 - $107,380 DOQ........................................................................................Closing Date: August 24, 2015 Required: Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or related field or equivalent Combination1 of education and experience. Four to six years experience in civil engineering work. Must have drivers license. Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in civil enginerring with concentration in Land Development. Ten or more years experience with Land Development Engineering. Virginia P.E. License; Engineering In Training Certificate; Certified Construction Manager; Engineers and Surveyors Institute (ESI) Designated Plan Examiner (DPE) Certification.
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Esther is survived by her husband, H. Bradley Kilgour Jr, daughter Mary Brad Lambertson and her husband Wayne of Pocomoke, MD, daughter Judy Romano and husband Mike of VA Beach, VA, son HB Kilgour III and wife Lisa of Purcellville, VA, five grandchildren, Patrick Kelley, Megan Kelley, Susan MacClary, Taylor and Cameron Kilgour and a number of other relatives and close friends. Esther loved her family and she was surrounded by them at the time of her death.
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A visitation was held on Sunday, August 2, 2015 at St Peter’s Episcopal Church with the service following on August 3, also at St Peter’s. She was laid to rest at Hillsboro Cemetery. Memorial donations can be sent in her name to St. Peter’s Episcopal LAVERN LEWIS WOOD Church, 37018 Glendale St, Purcellville, VA or the Lavern Lewis Wood of the Village of Lucketts American Cancer Society. (Leesburg, VA) passed away peacefully at Brookdale Sterling on July 30, 2015. Vern was born in Waverly, Ohio, on June 12, 1925, to Dallas and Sarah Eileen Wood. He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Audrey Dean Wood, and a sister, Nannie Hundley of Leesburg, VA along with nieces and nephews and many wonderful friends. His parents and two brothers, Eldridge and Leonard, predeceased him. Vern’s family moved early in his life to West Virginia. As a teenager in high school, he enlisted in the Marine Corps during World War II and after six weeks of basic training was deployed to the south pacific participating in the battle of Okinawa, among others, including the retaking of Guam from the Japanese. The Government and citizens of Guam were so appreciative of the armed forces that gave them back their country, they invited ALL the participants back for an expense paid 50th celebration which Vern and his wife attended. After the war, Vern returned to high school FLOYD LINDBERGH (LINDY) RODGERS Floyd Lindbergh (Lindy) Rodgers of Purcellville, to complete the GED test and go on to college. He Virginia, died the morning of July 31, 2015 at the graduated from Marshall University earning a Bachelor of Arts degree in political science. While age of 88.
ELSIE M. DUNCAN Elsie M. Duncan, age 95 of Ashburn and formerly of London, England, peacefully passed away on August 2, 2015 with her loving family surrounding her. Her husband, Norman, was a GI in London during WWII where they met and there began a love story of 72 years. They were devoted to each other and spent many years working abroad and living in the UK, Germany, and Iran. A woman of many talents, Elsie spoke fluent French, was a professional legal administrator, a wonderful hostess of beautiful parties, a talented seamstress but most importantly a loving Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Great Grandmother and Great-Great Grandmother. She will be missed by all who had the honor to know her. Survived by husband Norman Duncan, daughter Tina (Jim) Barden, Maidens, Virginia, son Tim (Patty) Duncan, Sterling, Virginia and son Robert(Rosy) Duncan, Ft. Mill, South Carolina plus 9 grandchildren, 5 great grandchildren, and 2 great-great grandchildren. A graveside service is scheduled for 1:00 p.m. on Friday, August 7, 2015 at Culpeper National Cemetery in Culpeper, Virginia. In lieu of flowers please honor Elsie’s love of classical music by donating to the Loudoun Symphony Association, P.O. Box 4478, Leesburg, Virginia 20177. Please send condolences to www.colonialfuneralhome.com.
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Morton (Mort) R. Miller (79) of Leesburg, Virginia, born on November 22, 1935 in Chicago, Illinois, died at INOVA Loudoun Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Leesburg on Sunday, July 19, 2015. Mort was a retired Sales Manager at Georgia Pacific Corporation in Atlanta. He was a member of Roswell United Methodist Church in Roswell, Georgia. Mort graduated from Tilden Technical High School in Chicago and attended Northwestern University in Chicago. Mort was a veteran of the United States Army. Mort was preceded in death by his parents, Newell C., and Helen nèe Morton. Surviving are his wife, Beverly (Bev) of Leesburg, Virginia, his daughter Kimberly Miller and her partner Corey Richardson of Henniker, New Hampshire, Kristin Phillips and her husband Michael Phillips and their children, Mort’s precious grandchildren, twins Zachary Ross and Madison Nichole, Geoffrey Michael of Leesburg, Virginia, and dear cousins and 2nd cousins in Virginia. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Leesburg Presbyterian Church at 207 West Market Street, Leesburg, VA, 20176. The family would like to thank the staff of INOVA Loudoun Nursing and Rehabilitation Center for the generous and loving care of Mort during his stay. Mort’s life will be celebrated during a memorial service on August 1, 2015 at Leesburg Presbyterian Church, 207 W. Market Street, Leesburg, VA 20176 starting at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Deborah Parsons officiating. Reception immediately following the service. Interment will be in Arlington National Cemetery at a later date. www.colonialfuneralhome.com
Services will be held at Halls Funeral Home in Purcellville followed by a military burial at the Hillsboro Cemetery on Monday, August 3, 2015 with Rt. Rev. Larry Johnson officiating.
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In 1951, Esther married the love of her life H. Bradley Kilgour, Jr, The couple have lived in Purcellville for all 64 years they have been married. Esther worked at the White House as a secretary during the Truman and Eisenhower eras. In 1955, after starting a family, Esther stayed home to raise her children and later worked at Loudoun Valley High School library once her youngest child was in school. She and Brad were avid Virginia Tech fans and attended many football games and traveled to many of the bowls.
missed by his family and friends. Many will remember him for his jolly personality. He touched the hearts of so many people during his 88 years of life and came to be fondly known as Snuffy, Lindsey, Lindy, Mr. Floyd, and Pops.
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Esther was an active member of St Peter’s Episcopal Church serving on the Vestry, Alter Guild and Bell Tower Committee. She was a lifelong member of the Ladies Board of Loudoun Memorial Hospital. She was a volunteer for Meals on Wheels, the hospital thrift shop, and numerous other non-profit causes. She enjoyed gardening, spending time at Chincoteague, and spending time with her family that meant the world to her. Esther attended Lincoln High School and later business school in Leesburg, VA.
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His paternal grandfather, Alfred Iwersen and maternal grandfather, David Farris, both preceded him in death.
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Esther Burke Kilgour, age 86, died peacefully on July 31, 2015 at home Purcellville, VA, after a long struggle with cancer. Esther was born January 21, 1929, in Hamilton, Virginia, the daughter of Harry and Nellie May Burke.
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Surviving with his parents are a sister, Rebecca Iwersen of Bluemont, VA; paternal grandmother, Sherry Iwersen of Littleton, NC; maternal grandmother, Betty Farris of Berryville, VA; two aunts, Sarah Underwood and her husband, Bud, and Peggy Fleming and her husband, Ricky, all of Bluemont, VA; five uncles, Dennis Farris and his wife, Alice, of Hamilton, VA, Jeff Farris and his wife, Cheryl, of Winchester, VA, Mark Farris and his wife, Tonya, of Tennessee, David Iwersen and his wife, Lisa, of Rising Sun, MD and Steve Iwersen of Fort Worth, TX; numerous cousins; and his special friend, Sarah Kimberlie and her children, Chloie and Jackson.
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Richard David Iwersen, Jr., 27, of Bluemont, Virginia, died Monday, July 27, 2015 at his home.
Floyd passed away on the morning of July 31, at Marshall, he belonged to the Lambda Chi Alpha 2015 at Heritage Hall in Leesburg, Virginia. He and Pi Sigma Alpha fraternities. Upon graduation and while in retail sales training, he was recalled by was a long time resident of Purcellville. the Marines for a second tour during the Korean He was born to Walter Emerson and Myra Jacobs conflict. Receiving a second honorable discharge Rodgers on June 28, 1927 of Abbottstown Pennsyl- from the Marines, Vern located to the Washington, vania, who came to Virginia in their early years of D.C. area and was employed by the Armed Forces marriage. He was the eighth child of nine siblings Security Agency, which later became the Nationand had two half-sisters and one half-brother. His al Security Agency. He enjoyed his work at NSA mother died when he was only five and his father (where he was affectionately called “Woody”) but died when he was thirteen, leaving him to remark wanted his wife to see California where he spent that his parents left him a whole wide world to his first days with the Marines. He left NSA to live in Long Beach and worked for Douglas Aircraft for make a living in. several years. Missing his family and friends on the Floyd joined the Air Force in 1946 as an Airway east coast, he returned to the DC area resuming and Air Communication Service mechanic and employment at the NSA. Vern decided to change was also a pilot. Many will remember him for his his career and try a sales position with the Addrestime spent working for J. Lynn Cornwell and Bar- sograph-Multigraph Corp. His sales success took ber and Ross. He was known as one of the self-pro- him to the Bell+Howell Corp. where he stayed unclaimed Purcellville McDonald Coffee Club mem- til his retirement as the National Federal Government Sales Director. After his retirement, he bebers. came a “gentleman” farmer supplying timothy hay Floyd is deceased by his wife, Mary Louise (Mill- to the surrounding horse farms. A private pilot, er) Rodgers, for over 24 years. He leaves behind Vern thoroughly enjoyed flying, owning his own three daughters and one son. Teresa Louise White- plane for a number of years. Honoring Vern’s wishhair and husband Pete, Sandy Rodgers Ashby and es, there will be no service. A celebration of his life husband Keith, Deloris Kay Hamilton (Dede), and will be announced at a later date. Expressions of Floyd Allen Rodgers (Bill) and wife Dorothy; eight sympathy may be made to the Lucketts Volunteer grandchildren, ten great-grandchildren and one Fire Co. #10, 42367 Lucketts Road, Leesburg, VA great-great-granddaughter. He predeceases one 20176; the Humane Society of the United States, half-sister, Elaine Saddler of Baltimore, Maryland. Washington, D.C.; or Capital Caring, 2900 Telestar court, Falls Church, VA. Please send condolences Floyd was a good kind person and he will be to www.colonialfuneralhome.com
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he Leesburg Town Council’s vote to authorize the demolition of four buildings within the downtown historic district was important. It provided a clear signal that town leaders understand the value of their partnership with the county government. Hopefully, the action will provide a catalyst for improved cooperation and communication between the two jurisdictions’ leaders as the project advances. The vote does not, however, require the buildings to be torn down. A truly successful outcome would see the courthouse expansion move forward and the former residences remain part of Leesburg’s downtown streetscape. The approval motion presented by Councilwoman Katie Sheldon Hammler left room for that happier ending to the debate. She, with the agreement of county leaders, proposed that the county Board of Supervisors be required to work with anyone who could remove the buildings from the property without delaying the construction schedule. Town and county leaders would have benefited from pushing that concept a bit further—providing a financial incentive to give the buildings new life at a new location. It’s going to cost the county government to tear the houses down and that expenditure easily could be justified to help save them. Likewise, it is within reason for the town government—which had deemed the buildings to have historic value—to offer its own financial assistance to someone willing to move the buildings. There still is time to make that happen. While it is possible for the courts expansion to move to construction next spring, it is more likely to be a year or so before the complex project clears all the regulatory hurdles. Either timeline provides the opportunity to move the buildings, provided that approach is made a public priority. If town and county government representatives aren’t willing to make that effort, this may be a project a task force of community leaders can take on. A better outcome remains within view. Let’s try to grab it.
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Dear Editor: he big story that none of the local newspapers seem to have reported in much detail was a news release issued July 28 by Leesburg Police regarding crime statistics for the period Jan. 1-June 30, 2015, compared with the same period in 2014. The release stated: “Crime increased significantly over the same time period as last year led by a 37 percent increase in property crimes with the majority of these increases coming from shoplifting and theft from unlocked vehicles. During this period there were 7 more rapes reported than during the same time in 2014. Two of the reported rape incidents occurred between 8-10 years ago; and 3 lacked sufficient evidence
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Dear Editor: I am writing to express my disappointment at the comments of the commonwealth attorney, Jim Plowman, concerning Supervisor Williams and his politicking for Charlie King. His comments are concerning in that it illustrates his lack of judgment as the commonwealth attorney. Mr. Plowman should conduct himself as the seeker of justice, which is what he should be but instead he is behaving as a typical politician that the public is so very weary and distrusting of. Mr. Plowman holds incredible power, he has the power to indict people. He also is tasked with ensuring that the accused receives a fair trial. His office should serve as the foundation of justice in Loudoun. His comments concerning Mr. Williams reveal serious cracks in that foundation. Sadly, his office, as late, has been nothing more than a campaign office for the Republican Party. In my view, his judgment is suspect, and his dedication to the pursuit of justice is suspect as well. One has to wonder if Mr. Plowman would have the integrity to press charges against a fellow Republican or if his politics would cloud his decision-making. In my view his recent verbal attacks have clearly demonstrated he is not committed completely to the administration of justice. Gentry Scott Nalley, Ashburn
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Dear Editor: Only minutes before the car pictured below veered and crashed head-on into a utility pole Saturday morning, I was walking west along Charles Town Pike, between the roadway and that pole. According to law enforcement reports, the driver was speeding and distracted, possibly using a hand-held device. Fortunately, the driver was uninjured, but there is little doubt a pedestrian, such as myself, would have suffered serious, if not fatal injuries. This is a warning and reminder to Hillsboro residents and visitors who attempt to walk in our historic community that we cannot depend on drivers to be either attentive to pedestrians
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proportion of drivers through our town. As if anyone needed it, this accident is graphic evidence of why it is imperative that the shovel-ready Hillsboro Traffic Calming and Pedestrian Safety project be fully funded and built now. More than a decade of meticulous design and intricate engineering by the Town of Hillsboro and VDOT yielded—two years ago!—a fully vetted, fully approved and, without question, a truly transformative construction plan that will slow traffic entering town via roundabouts, inhibit speeding with traffic-calming elements and, with sidewalks and raised crosswalks, make the town safe for pedestrians. Hillsboro has repeatedly appealed to the Commonwealth Transportation Board and all of our elected representatives to do the right thing and fully fund this project. As the town’s critical water improvement and sewer line installation projects—which will require extended periods of roadwork—grow imminent, now is the time for this traffic-calming project to be completed. This is only common sense, as it will save millions in construction costs, and by consolidating and reducing commuter and tourism traffic disruption, millions in lost business and productivity. But most important, we must act without delay to lessen the opportunity for a tragedy, such as the one that nearly occurred last Saturday morning. Build it now. Mayor Roger L. Vance, Hillsboro
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statistics. But just in the last week, we have seen (1) a hit and run on East Market, that resulted in a man’s death; (2) someone attacked with a hammer at the outlets; and (3) a former Leesburg resident, now living in Maryland, was arrested and charged (finally) for indecencies with a minor here in town. Surely, people will speculate how and why this is happening. They will want to point fingers at any number of things. But the facts are that we are experiencing somewhat of a crime wave in this town and this should concern all of us. We should not pretend Leesburg is safe simply because our individual neighborhoods are safe. When I served on the Town Council (2006-2011), we were told that the police would like to have one officer per every 1,000 residents. Today, based on data we received from the town budget, it is about 1.75 officers per 1,000. So, it does not appear we are understaffing our police, given that measurement. But what we are not doing as a town is requesting more help from the county sheriff, which we as Leesburg taxpayers help finance. Leesburg PD responded to some 50,000 calls last year, according to its 2014 annual report. Statistics we have compiled show the sheriff responded to 1,800 calls in the Leesburg service area, which includes more than just the town. That is less than 4 percent of that 50,000 total. Rather than hiring more officers, the mayor and council should request coverage from the sheriff. At a minimum, they need to start asking questions why we are seeing such a huge spike in crime and whether existing resources at Leesburg PD are being applied properly. Other towns in Loudoun County use the sheriff for homicide, narcotics and even speed enforcement. Why not Leesburg? Supervisor Ken Reid, Leesburg District
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The two signs are supposed to say “Coton Manor Drive.” Instead, they say “Cotton Manor Drive.” They come as a result of the newly installed street light at the busy intersection on Riverside Parkway. Hundreds of school students who attend Belmont Ridge Middle School and Seldens Landing Elementary School will pass these signs on their way to school and home. I think that this is a negative influence on the students because it teaches that mistakes are acceptable when they really are not. If I added an extra letter to a word on my spelling test, it would be marked incorrect. Spelling errors are unacceptable and these could cause some confusion to those who read those signs. The misspelled signs are posted right next to the much smaller, correctly spelled street sign. On the other hand, I think the traffic light is an improvement of our community. It will cause fewer school bus and commuter vehicle problems. My hope is that the new signs will be corrected. Roger Vance Ryan Sweeney, Lansdowne
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Nashville, TN, telephoned me to “catch up.” I have had the pleasure of knowing Dar since 1966 when we met as we were serving in the same platoon at the USMC’s boot camp in Parris Island, SC. As we were reminiscing about the years gone by as well as current events, we both found that we share the same view Ryan Sweeney about our golden years, based on how we see where our beloved country is headed. We both are grateful that we most likely will not be around when the United States reaches its ultimate abyss. One day last week as I turned on my computer I was shocked as I read about the outrage expressed by many of our citizens as well as a majority of those on the planet over the death of a prized lion, which was caused by an American dentist while on a hunting expedition in Africa. I was further outraged when late night talk show host Jimmy Kimmel addressed his audience about this subject with tear-filled eyes as he pleaded for donations tied into some type of research connected with this now deceased wild mammal. Does Jimmy Kimmel or the majority of his “Big Hollywood” cohorts ever make the same heartfelt appeal for donations for any of the causes that deal with humankind’s personal hardships such as: cancer research, wounded warriors, Alzheimer’s disease, the homeless, MS, and heart disease? On a similar note we now have several of Big Hollywood’s actors, doing commercial plugs for President Obama’s controversial Iran nuclear agreement. What the hell do these actors actually know about any of the details of this agreement that would enable them to publicly voice their support for it? Furthermore, why would anyone care to listen to the opinions of someone employed in a profession that falls outside the scope of their own discipline, which in the present case is to portray themselves as someone else in front of an audience? How in God’s name does that qualify someone as an authoritative spokesperson on such an issue like the Iran nuclear agreement? And lest we forget about our new definition of “courageous.” Yesteryear, this label would have applied to a war hero who had returned home from the front with perhaps one less limb which was lost as part of an act made while saving another’s life. Today, this high label of honor has instead been reserved for someone who has decided to surgically rearrange their anatomy and go public with that fact. We find ourselves living in a country where there is more of a public outcry over the display of a Confederate flag or monument than over the heinous, brutal murders of innocent civilians, including minor children, by the Islamic terrorists known as ISIS or ISO. And why do we Americans accept the craziness and hypocrisy of our government by its continued act of sending billions of dollars in aid to foreign countries that mistreat their own citizens who openly proclaim their hatred for the United States? So it should be no wonder why my dear friend Dar and I have arrived at the very same vision concerning our final departure from this planet, one that we can only hope occurs prior to America’s inevitable crash landing. John Mileo, Lansdowne
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a book project, will stay at Morven Park through November. In the meantime an executive search firm has been hired to help identify his successor. Another organization changing leadership is the Journey Through Hallowed Ground, based in Waterford. Cate Magennis Wyatt has led the partnership to achieve and promote the National Heritage Area designation that stretches from Gettysburg, PA, to Monticello since its inception a decade ago. But, now it’s time to move on, she said. Wyatt’s final day as Journey president was Friday. The search for her replacement also is under way, with final interviews scheduled this week. Meanwhile, Interim President Stuart Haney is holding the reins. But those three preservation groups are not the only ones undergoing change over the past year. The Mosby Heritage Area Association has seen internal changes. Named after the legendary Civil War Confederate guerilla leader Col. John Singleton Mosby, the MHAA was founded in 1995. Now, after 20 years on and off the board in various leadership roles, President Childs Burden will leave the day-to-day oversight to new board Chairwoman Wendy Bibie. Earlier this year, the organization’s longtime director of education, Rich Gillespie, took over as executive director. The county’s oldest preservation nonprofit, the Waterford Foundation, also hired a new executive director, Tom Kuehhas, a year ago. Founded in 1946, to protect the 1733 western Loudoun village, the foundation is responsible for the annual Waterford Homes Tour and Craft Exhibit. In 1970, the village and almost 1,400 surrounding acres were designated a National Historic Landmark by the Secretary of the Interior—the nation’s top preservation designation and an honor shared in Loudoun by several other historic properties, including Oatlands and the George C. Marshall House.
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One of the most significant expansions of the preservation nonprofits’ programs has been an increasing focus on interpretation and education. Among Frank Milligan’s accomplishments at Morven Park was the establishment of a civics and leadership program, based on the example of Westmoreland Davis as lawyer, innovator, agriculturalist, newspaper owner, governor and community leader, resulting in the Morven Park Center for Civic Impact. Another educational focus was to form a partnership with the Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy to manage the estate’s natural areas and increase public use of the land. “Now we have miles of trails,” Milligan said. At Oatlands, focus has expanded from research into the Carter family—owners of the estate for a century—into the lives of its enslaved black population. Director of Programming and Education Lori Kimble, with the aid of researcher Leslie Wright, has compiled an 800-record database of the family’s slaves as part of a joint project between Oatlands and the National Trust for Historic Preservation. The goal was to interpret and educate the public about the untold, or seldom told, stories of the Native Americans and AfricanAmericans associated with Oatlands. One of the most perplexing mysteries about Oatlands is where the slaves lived. To date, infuriatingly, nothing tangible has turned up, Kimble said. Scraps of information only served to whet the imagination: an 1890 mention of stone slave quarters on “the cobblestone road” through the 3,400-acre property; an oral history citing the presence of slaves sleeping in the early 19th century greenhouse—the second oldest in the nation—to stoke the fires in winter to keep the building warm; and a 1903 mention of dilapidated wooden structures against a garden wall. “We want to tell the stories, document the lives of these people—to learn more about the enslaved,” Kimble said. Telling the stories of the past is also the name of the game for MHAA’s Gillespie. After retiring as an AP history teacher at Loudoun Valley High School, Gillespie conducted educa-
tional programs, first, with Morven Park, then with MHAA—taking the nonprofit’s educational outreach directly into the classroom. Making history come alive is a mantra for Gillespie, who noted the founders and early board members of MHAA wanted to reach the youngest members of society with the stories and places that made the region traversed by Mosby special. Beginning with two schools in 2002, the program has expanded to include programs at least 30 schools each year. The Northern Virginia Regional Park Authority is also a major player in the historic sites interpretive program—often partnering with MHAA in its programs. NOVA Parks owns half a dozen historic sites in the county, including the well-known Mt. Zion Baptist Church and Aldie Mill on Rt. 50—scenes of much Civil War activity—and the Ball’s Bluff Battlefield and Jackson House in Leesburg. “We want to expand the interpretation at our historic properties. They’re wonderful—you can’t create history, you want to interpret it,” NOVA Parks Executive Director Paul Gilbert said. Tom Kuehhas inherited a strong educational program in Waterford. Historians Bronwen and John Souders had done intensive research on the village’s black community—rated the largest number of free blacks in the state on the eve of the Civil War. Kuehhas is impressed, “but I want to make even more of it,” he said. He called the village and its surrounding farmland a “living laboratory.” “There’s so many stories that we can tell. We’ve barely scratched the surface,” he said, citing events ranging from the village’s Quaker founding through the Civil War and the Civil Rights era. He also wants to mount an educational program centering on the Waterford Mill in local schools. Over its decade of existence, Journey Through Hallowed Ground has worked nationally to promote educational opportunities and heritage tourism based on the historical, cultural and environmental assets of the wider Rt. 15 corridor. “Twelve percent of those requesting our [travel] maps are from overseas,” Wyatt said, adding she is most proud of “our educational programs, they are the most important within that framework,” in reference to the extensive schools programming in which students make videos of their field experiences, as well as the popular summer history camps. Amid the changes, Pat Daly, who joined George C. Marshall International Center as executive director four years ago, will be left standing as one of the county’s veteran preservation leaders. Now president and CEO, she helps promote the importance of Marshall’s leadership and his philosophy internationally. Beginning with one student exchange program, the center now has programs with students in other Marshall Plan countries, including Germany, Austria and France—with Belgium, the UK and Italy eyed for future programs. “We hope to add two to three programs each year,” Daly said.
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Despite all the changes at the top of some of the most prominent preservation groups, the overall picture is one of energy and diversity. New thrusts include educational approaches that make greater use of new media and programming techniques to reach even wider audiences. Civil War battlefield protection is another, building on the success of the Unison Preservation Society in establishing the Unison Historic Battlefield District. As Childs Burden noted, looking back over 20 years to the inception of MHAA, “We started out completely as an education-centered organization.” But more recently, the organization has not only become a landowner—of the Caleb Rector House and the Brown House at Atoka Crossroads—but also is pushing to acquire easements to protect the land where once the Battles of Aldie, Middleburg and Upperville were fought. “We’re moving into more hands-on-preservation,” Burden said. “We’re so lucky—there are so many different layers of preservation,” Wyatt said. n
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