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pening new schools could appear routine for a county that has added 26 new schools to its roster in the last decade. But for the principals, school staff and students who will call the three new schools that open Tuesday home, it’s been anything but routine. Years of planning went into bringing the school buildings to fruition, and another several months have been dedicated to hiring teachers and seeking input from the students who will shape the cultures of Rock Ridge High School and Trailside Middle School, both in Ashburn, and Cardinal Ridge Elementary School in South Riding. “The goal throughout the year has been to get all stakeholders excited, and the most important stakeholders are the students,” Trailside Middle School Principal Bridget
Beichler said. “That’s why we’re here.” Principals for the schools were named months before construction wrapped up. Working from cubicles in the school administration office, their first job was to thumb through applications to select assistant principals, teachers and support staff. Rock Ridge Principal John Duellman said he looked for teachers who are “all about the kids.” When he sat down with prospective Rock Ridge teachers, he wanted to hear about their passion for students. “I want to know how are they going to connect and click with students.” Beichler hired a staff of 130 to serve the 1,150 students who will attend Trailside. She held a meet-and-greet last December to present her vision for the new middle school, and in return got hundreds of applications from educators eager to be a part of it. She wanted to hire teachers who would help create a school that students, parents
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aided by Middleburg historic preservation architect Jane Covington. Burson purchased four buildings in the heart of old Ashburn, which he intends to rehabilitate and convert to modern use, including a coffee shop/ bistro. Prominent among those buildings is the Masonic Lodge, formerly the Weller Tile location, at 20711 Ashburn Road. But, while Burson gained support for his plan from most in the proposed district, opposition emerged before the state board’s June meeting when that application was considered. Questions about whether those objections were enough to block the establishment of the district resulted in a two-month delay in announcing its formation. According to an explanatory letter sent by
VDHR Director Julie V. Langan Aug. 15 to Ashburn property owners, the matter was then referred to the Attorney General’s Office for “guidance as to whether or not the decision of the Board to list the district stands or is void.” The AG’s office finally advised the department that the board’s approval of the nomination for state listing was correct, Langan said, and the designation stands. Within the nomination boundaries there were 53 property owners, Langan stated, adding the department received 33 letters objecting to the nomination prior to the June 19 meeting. However, only 14 of those letters, “at most, were valid,” and could be counted in determining the number of objectors. Continued on Page 29
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fter a failed attempt in 2002, a new push to establish the Ashburn Historic District has succeeded, but only after action by the Virginia Attorney General’s Office. The Virginia Department of Historic Resources Aug. 20 announced the 28-acre district has been added to the Virginia Landmarks Register. The nomination, which has been approved by the State Review Board, now will be forwarded to the National Park Service for listing on the National Register of Historic Places. The designation is honorary and carries no zoning regulations or land use restrictions.
The former farming village dates to the first half of the 1700s, and the 28 acres comprising the historic district encompasses the commercial and residential village, including 42 contributing buildings. The village grew and prospered, in part because of its location along major transportation routes, linking it to the Washington area markets, such as the port of Alexandria, and the arrival of the Alexandria, Loudoun and Hampshire Railroad in the 1860s. The district’s listing on the state register recognizes the period of significance from the coming of the railroad in 1860 until 1951, a year that marked the beginning of decline of passenger and mail service by the Washington & Old Dominion Railroad. The eventually successful nomination was propelled by businessman and history buff Tom Burson,
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When: Main event noon-6 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 30, Morven Park in Leesburg. Epicurience Virginia Grand Tasting features demonstrations by top chefs, wine tastings, rural entrepreneurs vendor booths, educational seminars and an inaugural wine blending contest. Also ancillary dinners and receptions at local wineries, restaurants and sites Aug. 29-Sept. 1. Admission: $85 per person, adults only. VIP tickets are $125. Information: http://epicvirginia.com
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On June 7, the suspect entered the Kay Jewelers in the Dulles Town Center and was looking at jewelry in the store. At one point she is seen on surveillance video taking a ring that belonged to another customer who was trying on jewelry. The suspect is described as a white female, upper middle-aged, with shoulderlength blonde hair. She was wearing glasses and had on white pants and a light green or blue shirt at the time. Anyone who can help identify the woman is asked to call Det. A. Harper at 571258-3181.
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are in our affordability index—we haven’t been able to go back and retrofit all our schools with full-day kindergarten and it’s something that a lot of parents want and support,” he said. The county has struggled to keep up with the needs of the community, York said, but with the help of businesses such as Bean Tree, “we’re seeing some light at the end of the tunnel.” To congratulate Jennifer Bower, who founded and has operated the school since 2005, York presented her with a plaque signed by himself and Loudoun Superintendent Eric Williams. Parents Donja Mercer and Dan Barlow also spoke on behalf of the school where their
children have been enrolled for almost nine years. Peace of mind is the phrase Mercer used to describe her experience over the past eight and a half years while her two sons, Miles and Mason, attended Bean Tree. “The school has met our needs at every turn as a family and I know they are in good hands,” she said. “We’ve become overly dependent and reliant on Bean Tree over the years,” Barlow said of the care and attention teachers have shown his kids, Brent and Madison. In honor of Lisa Hilliard, an after-school and summer camp teacher who died in January, the center’s gym was named The Hilliard Gym-
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educational sessions for wine novices to experts, explaining the intricacies of Virginia wine. Each festival attendee will receive a Schott Zwiesel etched wine glass provided by Founding Sponsor Fortessa Tableware. Tickets through event day are $85 per person. One addition this year that undoubtedly will be a crowd pleaser is the Loudoun Wineries Association’s Wine Blending Contest. It offers a fun peek at an aspect of wine-making—the grape-growing process. During hour-long sessions, between 12:30 and 4:30 p.m., visitors can try their hand at blending wines, working with a Loudoun winemaker. The final contest kicks off at 4:30 p.m. between the winners in each group. The ultimate winner’s reward will be an opportunity to participate throughout the 2014 harvest season as a winemaker, with the final creation to be released at Epicurience Virginia 2015. While Saturday’s activities at Morven Park represent the festival’s main event, there are happenings planned over three days to boost public awareness of the county’s offerings. The opening night kick-off reception will occur from 6:30-9:30 p.m. Friday at The
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Charlotte Nurge, who taught in Fairfax County schools for 25 years, is one of several retired educators living at Ashby Ponds who collected donations to purchase school supplies for the children of the Ashburn retirement community’s hourly employees. The back-to-school drive, now in its fifth year, provided supplies for 88 students this year.
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divided into two groups to explain a pair of f you spend much time around cyber solutions they developed and worked Telos CEO John Wood you are into business plans. likely to hear about the nation’s dire The first group focused on the next need to train more young people generation computer anti-virus defense in the field of cyber security. This system that relies on digital ants to patrol summer his company experimented, networks and “swarm” on abnormalities under the leadership of new Director caused by viruses, worms and other malof Innovation Richard Robinson, with ware. Unlike conventional anti-virus softa program to help accomplish that goal. ware, which can only guard against known Over the past 13 weeks a small threats, the students said their InsurANTS group of high school-age interns, some system would quickly identify new viruses. newly graduated and some rising juniors The team predicted its product would be and seniors, were mentored—and chala significant competitor in the $1.8 billenged—by company leaders, putting lion anti-virus market and planned to first their talents to work in the areas of prodtarget federal government agencies that uct development and entrepreneurship as managed critical infrastructure systems. part of the Cyber Innovation Internship. The second group developed a WiFi “We wanted to see if we could create equipped USB dongle to be used for fast a program where we could get some real file sharing over local mesh networks. The value out of high school kids,” Wood said service, called Double, would work at times to an audience gathered at George WashInternet connections are slow or down and ington University’s Ashburn campus would be faster and more convenient than Friday night where the interns pitched projects they developed to a panel of Ashburn Today/Norman K. Styer passing thumb drives back and forth. They industry experts and investors. Telos intern Katie McInerney addresses a panel of industry experts during Friday’s event at George Washington proposed rolling out their product to college students and professors to facilitate the shar Loudoun Valley High School’s University. ing of notes and other classroom material. Robert Fairfax, who also attends the Acad Under questioning from the “Shark emy of Science, said he showed up expectTank” panel of industry leaders, the antiing a “go-get-coffee-for-me internship.” Robinson said he had experienced frustra- in math and science to hone their talents while virus team was encouraged to avoid the federal He walked away with much more, including tion that too many innovative ideas never make also learning more about creating and marketing government as a beachhead client because of some valuable real-world experience. “I learned it out of the laboratory and too many innovative businesses and the importance of collaboration. the years-long procurement process required, everything takes longer than you think it will The culmination of the effort was on disbusinesses struggle to get the support they need. and the Double team was warned about security and that there will always be hurdles to overcome He devised a program for students with interests play in the GWU auditorium where the students when you are working with eight other people.” Continued on Page 33
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he U.S. economy continues its recovery from the steep recession, but Northern Virginia’s economic prospects are making only anemic progress because of reduced federal spending and replacement of high-paying jobs with ones of lesser earning power. “There’s nothing driving growth,” lamented Stephen Fuller, director of George Mason University’s Center for Regional Analysis. “There’s nothing dynamic or dramatic. We have lagged.” Fuller delivered his remarks Aug. 21 at Capital One headquarters in McLean. The federal economic-stimulus package implemented early in President Obama’s first term strengthened the U.S. economy, Fuller said. Northern Virginia’s unemployment rate of 4.5 percent is well below the 6.1 percent national average, but all the signs are not rosy. Increased federal spending spared Northern Virginia the full brunt of the recession, but now the U.S. government is cutting back and the region is feeling the pinch. “It’s now an albatross,” Fuller said of Northern Virginia’s dependence on federal spending. “It’s not helping a bit.” The private sector now will have to build upon the region’s assets and drive the economy, he added. “We need to expand our markets and become more competitive. We need to know
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how to compete where we can.” Four years ago, the Washington, DC, region had the nation’s best economic prospects; now it’s on the bottom of the list. The region has lost 21,000 federal jobs since the recession and likely will lose another 20,000 in the next several years, Fuller predicted. Different jobs bring disparate value to the economy, Fuller said. Each highly paid professional and business-services job, including salary and benefits, adds about $158,000 to the gross regional product. Federal jobs typically add about $142,000 each to the GDP, but those in the hospitality and retail areas— which are becoming an increasing share of the region’s economy—add only $43,000 and $32,000 apiece, respectively. “We’re moving things around to give us a sense that things are just fine,” Fuller said of the employment-sector shifts. Realtor Kirill Gorbounov, who attends Fuller’s economic updates twice each year, said the economist’s presentation seemed unusually downbeat. “He was more pessimistic this year than
in the past,” Gorbounov said. The region’s housing market reflects the economic stagnation, Fuller said. Inventory is up, as buyers uncertain about the economy hesitate to purchase homes, he said. Housing prices, which typically rise about 6 percent annually, are not increasing as fast as they used to. “We’ve sort of reached the limit of what houses can sell for,” until the economy rejuvenates itself, Fuller said. Building-permit applications also are down and fewer single-family homes are being built. “Unless we have more construction of single-family houses, people can’t move out of their old houses,” said Fuller, who pushed back his predictions for an area housing recovery to 2018 or 2019. Fuller fielded a few questions from the audience. Asked about the impact of a potential increase in the minimum wage, the economist predicted it would have little impact—if enacted uniformly and simultaneously across the country. But the recent move in Maryland to raise
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its minimum wage from $7.25 to $10.10 per hour may cost that state about $500 million, he said. Regarding the potential economic impact of amnesty for undocumented immigrants, Fuller said the country would benefit from immigrants’ fresh ideas and work ethic. “Immigration has never hurt the economy,” he said. “They do business that wasn’t being done. Immigration has helped this country. It hurts us not to have a regular, dependable flow of new blood.” n
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PolicyMaker Series: State of Innovation in Education September 10th, 8-10 a.m. Embassy Suites Dulles North
Business Showcase Breakfast September 11th, 7:30 - 9 a.m. Belmont Country Club 43750 Tournament Pkwy (GPS Address) Ashburn, VA 20147
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In the above photos, the Young Professional group had their August networking social in Ashburn Village at the At Kaiser’s restaurant; the Healthy Business Challenge Awards took place on August 21st at the beautiful Bluemont Vineyard where the top honors went to Trex Company, Inc., Spring Arbor Assisted Living of Leesburg, The Wellness Connection, StoneSpring Emergency Center, Oatlands and Access Point Public Affairs LLC.
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Nonprofit Academy: Navigating the Winds of Human Resources
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Loudoun County Chamber of Commerce Phone: 571.209.9026 PO Box 1298 Leesburg, VA 20177 www.loudounchamber.org
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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 1757 Golf Club Arthur Murray Dance Studios Grafton Integrated Health Network Boston Properties Piedmont Community Foundation Poo Bare LLC Atlantic Communications Group, Inc. Luck Stone Corporation Northwest Federal Credit Union Orbital Sciences Corporation Sonny-N-Sons Painting
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• Melanie Bailey opened Painting with a Twist of Ashburn Aug. 21. A pioneer in the paint-and-sip industry, the studio is part of a national franchise that provides guests a getaway through art. A typical class includes friends, paint and tastings from area wineries. Led by local art instructors, guests work on bare 16” by 20” canvases using paint and brushes provided by the studio. The artwork ranges from landscapes, abstracts and cityscapes, to creative renderings of animals, iconic buildings and florals. Friends gather for an evening of laughs, creativity and camaraderie as they create one-of-a-kind pieces of art to take home and, often, discover a newfound talent. With the Painting with a Purpose program, the studio donates 50 percent of its proceeds to organizations and charities. It also offers space for corporate outings, bachelorette parties, sorority functions, date nights and special events. Painting with a Twist is open Tuesday through Saturday starting at noon and is located at 43150 Broadlands Center Plaza, Suite 182 in Ashburn. For more information, go to www. paintingwithatwist.com/ashburn.
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ployee morale and increased productivity,” said Loudoun County Chamber President Tony Howard. Four businesses earned top honors for their Healthy Business Challenge scores. They are: • Large Business/Organization: Trex Company, Inc. • Mid-Size Business/Organization: Spring Arbor Residential Assisted Living and Memory Care • Small Business/Organization: StoneSpring Emergency Center • Entrepreneur Business/Organization: The Wellness Connection For more information about the Healthy Business Challenge, please visit www.loudounchamber.org.
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• The Youth Knowledge Enrichment Center will celebrate its grand opening with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 12:15 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 6. TYKE is located at 64 Sycolin Road SE, adjacent to Frederick Douglass Elementary School. TYKE offers STEM (science, technology, engineering and math), dance, music and art classes for children ages 4 through 12, including before and after school programs. For more information, call 703-779-4886.
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oudoun County, VA -- The Loudoun County Chamber of Commerce has announced that 52 local businesses, non-profits and government agencies have been honored for their outstanding performance in the 2014 Healthy Business Challenge, a program that recognizes organizations’ for their commitment to promoting the health and wellness of their employees. These organizations were honored at the 2014 Healthy Business Awards, held at Bluemont Vineyards on August 21. “Our 2014 Healthy Business Award honorees have demonstrated a superior commitment to supporting the health and wellness of their employees, which helps lead to reduced health care costs, improved em-
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Loudoun Businesses That Demonstrate Commitment to Employees’ Wellness Are Honored at Healthy Business Awards Ceremony at Bluemont Vineyards
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• Claudia G. Reed, a 24-year Loudoun resident, has opened Claudia’s Garden along Rt. 9 in Paeonian Springs. She sells furnishings, including statuary, urns and container plants, as well as antiques and gifts in a charming garden setting. The store caters to the mature woman searching for more than just a typical garden center. In addition to showcasing furnishings, the shop will host workshops, speakers, and even has massage therapy onsite, operated by Wendy Simms of Stonelight Massage. For more information go to www.claudiasgarden.com
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• Virginia Secretary of Education Anne Holton, Northern Virginia Community College President Dr. Robert Templin and Loudoun School Board Chairman Eric Hornberger will headline the Loudoun County Chamber of Commerce’s 2014 “State of Innovation in Education” forum 8-10 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 10 at the Embassy Suites Dulles North. The event is planned as an in-depth conversation with top education leaders to learn more about state, regional and local efforts to adopt innovative instructional methods and technologies to better prepare students for the demands of the 21st century economy. To register, go to www.loudounchamber.org or call 703-777-2176.
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remind us of and to strengthen our faith in the blessings that surround us as we go about our everyday business,” Hamberger said. “Too often we simply take it for granted that people are ‘supposed’ to work hard. We are ‘supposed’ to give of our time, talent, and treasure to others.” “The receipt of honor places a burden on those who receive it, as they must ever after strive to earn that honor, or else lose it,” he said. “And so, I place a heavy burden upon you tonight in connection with the honor that those assembled here bestow. Quite simply, I charge you to never give up. So far you have distinguished yourselves in many ways and for many reasons. You have shown hard work, intelligence, passion and leadership. You’ve accomplished much and overcome obstacles in order to do it. Unfortunately, it does not get easier from here. The challenges don’t end and they don’t even change in their nature: they
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Brewpub in Roseland. Old Ox brews were among 222 craft beers entered in the competition. Saison d’Ox took the gold medal in the Belgian and French Ale category. Black Ox earned the silver in the Porter category. • Huntington Learning Center of Ashburn is stepping up to help the Stone Bridge High School Booster Club install an artificial turf field at the school. Huntington purchased ad space on the school’s scoreboard under a fiveyear commitment and joined the ranks of sponsors as a major contributor to the field’s installation. Earlier this month, the Loudoun Board of Supervisors agreed to allocate up to $750,000 for the stadium upgrade under the condition that the booster club contribute the remaining $250,000. John Dec, owner and operator of the Ashburn Huntington Learning Center, said, “it is important that we support the whole student experience, not just homework and studying. A successful student is one that participates in sports, arts, and academia.” For more information on the programs and evaluation process at Huntington, go to http://ashburn.huntingtonhelps.com.
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ing contest, Dominion surprised many with a 35-13 victory, its first-ever in the postseason, as Smith rushed for 159 yards and three touchdowns while returning an interception for another score. A loss to Salem the next week could not damper the Titans’ enthusiasm. “It proved Dominion High School can play some football,” Buckwalter said of the successful campaign. “It also proved hard work will pay off and buying into the system of what we’re doing will pay dividends in the long expedition we’re on.” For Buckwalter and Smith, the key to building a “program” is to do it again. “I told the kids [our first day of practice] the key is how we handle success,” Buckwalter said. “If we’re going to live in the past, we won’t handle it very well. Last year is over. If we’re still living on the glory days, it won’t work.” “We have to have one mindset as a team,” Smith said. “We need to have a common goal, and it can’t just be words of each individual player saying they want it. It has to be their actions on the practice field, which is the most important thing. We have to be all-in on the practice field—each day—because that transitions to the games on Friday nights. That’s the real key I’m trying to get across to my teammates. If we strive for greatness in practice, greatness will come on Friday.” Greatness is an attribute Smith seems to have down pat. The 6-foot-3, 215-pound linebacker earned Conference 21, North Region and Group 4A first-team honors last fall as he led the Titans with 95 tackles (13 for loss) and had three quarterback sacks, five interceptions and two fumble recoveries. In Buckwalter’s words, Smith has an “innate ability” to be
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ast fall, nine of the 13 Loudoun County football teams earned a berth in the expanded Virginia High School League playoffs, which featured 16 teams in each of the state’s 12 new regions. Of those nine, five came from Conference 14 (also known as the Potomac District) in the new Group 5A classification. Three others came out of Conference 21 in Group 4A, and Loudoun Valley represented the county in Conference 28 and Group 3A. No Loudoun school won a state championship last fall, breaking a streak of seven consecutive years in which a team accomplished that feat. Stone Bridge started the streak in 2007 by winning the Group AAA Division 5 title. Then Broad Run claimed the Group AA Division 4 crown in both 2008 and 2009. Briar Woods continued the trend by winning the AA Division 4 titles from 2010-12. Seven of the nine playoff teams won at least one game in the 2013 postseason, with Briar Woods, Broad Run, Woodgrove and Loudoun Valley winning at least two. Briar Woods came up just short in its quest for a fourth straight championship as the Falcons fell to L.C. Bird in the Group 5A finals last December, while Loudoun Valley advanced to the Group 3A state semifinals. Twelve of Loudoun’s 14 schools open their 2014 season Friday. Loudoun Valley and Stone Bridge are off this week before starting the season
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Conference 14 proved to be one of the strongest in the 5A North Region last fall as five of the six schools reached the playoffs. Stone Bridge was seeded second in the region, Briar Woods was third, Tuscarora fourth, Broad Run seventh and Potomac Falls 14th. Freedom hopes to break into this group in 2014. Briar Woods (13-2 last fall) saw the Trace McSorley era come to an end as the four-year standout quarterback graduated. McSorley, who moved on to Penn State, passed for more than 2,700 yards last season as he led the Falcons to a fourth-straight state final. Senior Jake Maffe, who saw action as McSorley’s backup last fall, will step in as the starter at quarterback for the Falcons. Maffe will have a talented receiver in senior Brandon Polk (committed to Penn State), who caught more than 40 passes for more than 600 yards last season, while senior Bryan Capozzoli returns to anchor the offensive and defensive lines. Stone Bridge (9-3) saw its streak of 11 seasons with at least 10 victories come to an end, but the Bulldogs extended their streak of postseason appearances to 12. Junior quarterback Joe Thompson, who passed for more than 1,400 yards, returns to lead the offense, while seniors Aaron Crawford (committed to North Carolina) and Tanner Karafa (Boston College) anchor the defense. Broad Run (9-4) defeated Stone Bridge— avenging a regular season loss—in the second
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round of the playoffs, but could not repeat their efforts against Briar Woods in the region semifinals. Senior quarterback Brady Reitzel, who led a late game-winning touchdown drive against the Bulldogs, returns to lead the Spartan offense. Tuscarora (9-3) won a playoff game for the third straight year. Senior running back Noah Reimers (more than 1,800 yards rushing, 15 touchdowns) returns to lead the Huskies offense, while junior quarterback Daniel Smith and senior receiver Jordan Fisher will add support. Potomac Falls (4-7) made its first postseason appearance since 2008. Junior quarterback Brady Williams and senior receiver Wanya Allen return to lead the Panthers.
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Woodgrove led the playoff surge out of Conference 21, earning the No. 6 seed in the 4A North Region. Dominion was seeded 10th, while Loudoun County was seeded 11th. Heritage and Park View seek to join the group this fall. Woodgrove (9-4) won the first two playoff games in school history behind the stellar running of Josh Sweet (now at Cornell). Sweet, who finished the year with more than 2,600 yards, rushed for more than 200 yards in eight straight games at the end of last season, including more than 300 in postseason victories over Loudoun County and Eastern View. Junior running back Charlie Clewis, who rushed for over 300 yards in limited action last fall, will look to fill Sweet’s shoes for the Wolverines. Senior Billy Sheehan takes over at quarterback full-time and he will have a prime target in senior receiver Dylan Mellor (over 700 yards receiving). Dominion (7-5 – see accompanying story) posted the best record in school history and won a playoff game for the first time when the Titans went on the road to defeat King George. Senior Chad Smith (committed to Clemson) returns to
lead Dominion on both offense and defense. Loudoun County (5-6) made its second consecutive playoff appearance last fall. Senior quarterback Tae Crews-Naylor, who passed for more than 1,500 yards, returns to lead the Raiders.
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Loudoun Valley (11-3) was the No. 2 seed in the 3A East Region last season. John Champe, entering its second season with a full-fledged varsity program, hopes to continue its improvement toward a playoff berth. Loudoun Valley made its second straight postseason appearance and third in four years last fall. The Vikings won three straight games before falling to Northside in the 3A state semifinals. Senior quarterback Sully Warner, senior receiver Ryan Malsch and junior running back Trey McDyre return to lead Loudoun Valley into the new campaign. n
This Week’s Games Friday, Aug. 29 Booker T. Washington at Broad Run, 4 p.m. Brooke Point at Briar Woods, 7 p.m. Freedom at Woodgrove, 7 p.m. Dominion at Potomac Falls, 7 p.m. Kettle Run at Tuscarora, 7 p.m. James Wood at Heritage, 7 p.m. Fauquier at Loudoun County, 7 p.m. Bishop Ireton at Park View, 7 p.m. John Champe at Central-Woodstock, 7:30 p.m.
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where the action is. “On the field, he has physical gifts, but what you can’t teach is instincts, and he’s blessed with great instincts,” Buckwalter said. “We give him some schemes to hopefully put him where the play will go, but when he makes a great play, it’s not coaching. He’s just a fantastic player.” “I want to be a very aggressive football player, and I believe my God-given instincts allow me to be an aggressive player,” Smith said. “I work on my aspect of film watching to be a better player on the field in terms of recognition of formations and plays, which allows me to get to the ball carrier even quicker.” Buckwalter also credits Smith for exhibiting the leadership traits needed to inspire his teammates. “Chad has a work ethic like nobody else,” Buckwalter said. “He leads by example—first in the weight room, last one out. He’s the most driven kid I’ve ever coached and he’s passionate about what he wants to do.” “I want to give 100 percent effort and play to the best of my ability, both ways, on offense and defense,” Smith said. “Defensively, my mindset is always to be around the ball, always have a nose for the ball. “When I step on that field, I’m a totally different person,” Smith added. “I’m very passionate and intense about the game. I have tried to rub that off on some of the other players, to get them as intense and into the game.” That future will be at Clemson University. Smith has committed to accept a scholarship from the NCAA Football Bowl Subdivision and Atlantic Coast Conference power when it can be officially offered in February 2015. He chose the Tigers over Virginia Tech, Pittsburgh, Wisconsin, Illinois and Penn State. “He’ll transition just fine,” Buckwalter said. “He’s a competitor. It doesn’t matter if it’s a football game or jacks—he’s going to win. If he didn’t beat you the first time, he’s going to figure out
how to do it. You can’t teach that.” But first, Smith just wants to help Dominion win. Buckwalter believes the strength of the Titans’ offensive and defensive lines—led by two-way players senior Matt Christ, juniors Adeeb Atariwa and Tim Duke and sophomore Tommy Christ—will be a big factor in Dominion having success this fall. “If we can own the line of scrimmage and we start making people adjust to us, instead of adjusting to what the other team is doing, we’ll win a bunch of football games,” Buckwalter said, adding that senior linebackers Jamar Blake and Joey Betts will be keys to the defense. In addition, Buckwalter feels added depth on offense can take some of the pressure off Smith, who could line up at running back, wide receiver or tight end. Senior Jake Stapleton and junior Scotty Forbes (transfers from Briar Woods) will both see action at quarterback, and junior running backs Brandon Ruffin and Tucker Strycharz (transfers from St. John’s in Washington, DC) join junior receiver Luke Thompson in providing outstanding speed on the perimeter. “We’re working toward [Smith] not having to carry as much of the load,” Buckwalter said. “We have some other kids that can help him out and that frees him up to do some other things where the defense has to worry more about the matchup problems. A big factor is we have to be able to throw the football. Right now, we’re a run-heavy team, but if we want to get down the road, you have to have the element of being able to throw the football.” “I relish the opportunity to help the team in whatever position they want me to play,” Smith said. “Whatever the team needs me to do, I’ll do it. Defensively, we have a lot of skilled players that can play at a high level, and that allows me to move around a bit and play not just as a middle linebacker. I can go to defensive end or cover a slot receiver, do things that can expand my abilities and test out new things while making us a stronger team.” n
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“At the time, Loudoun had a small music scene and some young people who were interested in the same kind of music I’m interested in: bluegrass and swing and old time and Celtic music,” Knicely said. “I had friends and music to play and a place to stay—it all came together I guess.” Knicely helped foster a thriving traditional music scene here over the following decade, while Curl, who had been playing Virginia Folklife Program/Peter Hedlund music in Santa Fe and Portland, returned Musician Danny Knicely, of Taylorstown, will celebrate the release of his latest CD, “Waltz for Aimee,” with a concert in Waterford Thursday, Sept. 4. to Virginia. She and Knicely developed a musical and personal relationship and now have a three-year old son Oscar. ral sound. I think the listener deserves that and instrumentalists with whom he occasionally Jan Mercker Meanwhile, Knicely’s solo career continwhen they finally get it, they really appreciate it.” performs. Like many musicians, Danny Knicely jmercker@leesburgtoday.com ued to blossom. He’s a sought after studio musi Knicely, 39, is known locally for his roles as didn’t really start playing until middle school, cian who regularly records for the Rockville, ver the next few months, multi- studio musician, music teacher and member of and was thrilled when he got permission to MD-based Patuxent Music label and frequently instrumentalist Danny Knicely the band Furnace Mountain. He plays mandolin take his dad’s prized electric bass to school. takes to the skies for international performances. will be traveling the globe, feed- and fiddle for the quartet, which includes his Knicely started getting serious about music in Knicely’s first big international trip was to China ing the world’s fascination with partner and muse, singer and bassist Aimee high school when he started going to the many in the late ’90s through his friend, musician and traditional music festivals in central and southAmerican traditional music. Curl, who inspired the title of his new release. China scholar John Flowers. He and Linhardt Knicely, who recently returned from a State west Virginia. Through connections made at Before taking off, though, he’ll give listeners traveled to India and Nepal to work with musiDepartment sponsored tour in Russia, is gearing festivals and conventions, Knicely launched his closer to home a taste of his latest project. cians there, and their time in Nepal is the subject The fourth generation musician, who lives up for a whirlwind schedule this fall. The Water- first band, Magraw Gap, with friends in the of the 2009 documentary film “The Mountain with his family in Taylorstown, north of Lees- ford show launches a Virginia and East Coast Shenandoah Valley. The decision to go into Music Project,” which focused on exploring burg, celebrates the release of his latest CD with CD release tour in September, followed by a UK/ music as a profession was primarily about the similarities and differences between Appalaa concert at Waterford’s Old School Thursday, Ireland tour with Furnace Mountain in October joy of making music. chian music and traditional world music. For and performances at a blues festival in France in “It didn’t click all at once. When you first Sept. 4. Knicely, the experience was also about forming start playing, you’re mesmerized by the music. His new record, “Waltz for Aimee,” is November. personal connections with fellow musicians. something of a departure for Knicely. It’s almost Knicely, who has lived in Loudoun for You don’t even know why you want to play. You “Music is the gateway, but once you get entirely instrumental, with only two guitars more than 15 years, grew up in Rockingham just love it and you don’t have any sort of com- into it, you’re really sharing more and more and bass. Both Knicely and fellow guitarist County near Harrisonburg and developed a mercial intentions, at least I didn’t at that point,” about yourself and learning about each other as Wyatt Rice play C.F. Martin Dreadnought flat love of music early in life. His grandfather, A.O. Knicely said. “I’m still not sure it’s going to be you go,” Knicely said. “I really miss the guys that top acoustic guitars—famed in the traditional Knicely, now 96, is a well-known traditional something lucrative. I’m doing it. I just can’t we worked with on that project.” music community for their bold tone and rich musician in the Shenandoah Valley and was a stop.” More recently, Knicely has been exploring timbre—on the recording, which also fea- major influence in inspiring Danny’s passion for It was also through music festivals that connections between Appalachian and African Knicely made the connections that eventually tures bassist Mark Schatz of Nickel Creek. For Appalachian music. music at the Aulnay All Blues Festival near Paris, “Having a personal relationship with him brought him to Loudoun. He met mandolinist Knicely, the focus of the record is going unexFrance, organized by Grammy nominated propected places with fine instruments played by is like having a window into the past,” Knicely Tara Linhardt and his current Furnace Moun- ducer Larry Skoller. He’ll return to Aulnay in said. tain collaborators Morgan Morrison and David top musicians. November where he’ll be part of a weeklong “The way these acoustic guitars ring and Knicely grew up going to jams and Van Deventer in the late 1990s. The timing was residency including Appalachian musicians, resonate is really beautiful,” Knicely said. “The house parties with his parents Glen and Dar- perfect: Knicely had been considering a move, African musicians and American blues musimusic is very organic. We’re trying to get a not lena Knicely, who are accomplished musicians. and a Generation X-led traditional music com- cians. Participants work together in a studio super processed sound, just a really good natu- Brothers Neil and David also are talented multi- munity was taking off in Loudoun.
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6:30-9:30 p.m., The Marshall House, Leesburg. Contact: epicvirginia.com Taste top Virginia wines while strolling the Marshall House grounds. Join chef Natalie Dupree for farm-to-table cuisine. Tickets are $150.
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5-8 p.m., Dry Mill Winery, 18195 Dry Mill Road, Leesburg. Contact: drymillwine.com Country, folk, bluegrass and blues from an Americana specialist. No cover.
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6-9 p.m., Tarara Winery, 13648 Tarara Lane, Leesburg. Contact: www.tarara.com This adults-only evening features live music at the lakeside pavilion. Tickets are $20 and include a flight of wine.
5:30 p.m., Middleburg location. Contact: www. loudounwildlife.org or 540-687-8291 Meet at a private home to hear a short talk about hummingbirds and see dozens of these amazing creatures. Advance registration is required.
Hillsboro Farmers Market Concert
11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Hillsboro Old Stone School, 37098 Charles Town Pike, Hillsboro. Contact: www.hillsborofarmersmarket.org This week’s concert features Invitation Duo, husband and wife Jerry and Jessica Lynn on guitar and vocals. Farmers Market opens at 9:30. 6-9 p.m., Tarara Winery, 13648 Tarara Lane, Leesburg. Contact: www.tarara.com This world class ’90s rock/grunge tribute band plays the best of that decade as part of Tarara’s summer concert series. Tickets are $15.
Summer of Spain Wine Dinner
7 p.m., North Gate Vineyard, Purcellville. Contact: epicvirginia.com Continue the Epicurience experience by joining winemakers Mark and Vicki Fedor for a gourmet, locally sourced menu with a Spanish flair by Bluewater Kitchen. Both North Gate and Spanish wines will be featured. Dessert and live music on the patio will follow the dinner. Tickets are $90.
Oatlands Fabulous 1940s Party
7:30-11:30 p.m., Oatlands, Leesburg. Contact: www.oatlands.org
5-8 p.m., Village at Leesburg Fountain Court, 1602 Village Market Blvd., Leesburg. Contact: www.villageatleesburg.com Bring a lawn chair and enjoy electronic rock/ jazz at one of the season’s last outdoor concerts.
Epicurience Virginia Brunch Spectacular
10:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Salamander Resort and Spa, Middleburg. Contact: epicvirginia.com Enjoy a delicious brunch set amid the resort’s surroundings, including a culinary garden, working stable and numerous terraces, fire pits, trails and lawns. Cost is $75 per adult and $18 per child.
Epicurience Picnic in the Vineyard
Greenhill Winery and Vineyards, Middleburg. Contact: epicvirginia.com Select up to three items to enjoy from the winery’s onsite farmer’s market then receive a bottle of wine, picnic blanket and tote before picking a place at the vineyard to relax and enjoy the beautiful rolling countryside, farm fresh treats and wine. Cost is $100 for two people.
The Big Dig Potato Festival
9 a.m.-6 p.m., Great Country Farms, 18780 Foggy Bottom Road, Bluemont. Contact: www. greatcountryfarms.com Start the day with a pancake breakfast through 11:30 a.m. (included with the cost of admission) and then dig for fresh potatoes. Admission is $12 for adults and $10 for children. Children 2 and under and military ID holders are free.
Epicurience Picnic and Tour at Goodstone
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Noon-6 p.m., Morven Park, Leesburg. Contact: epicvirginia.com
Sunday, Aug. 31
Hillsboro Farmers Market
1-3 p.m., Goodstone Inn and Restaurant, Middleburg. Contact: epicvirginia.com Learn about responsible, earth-friendly farming practices while touring the farm with Farm Manager Chris Hines. The tour concludes with a gourmet picnic prepared by Executive Chef Johnathan Leonard featuring
foods from the farm. Tickets are $65.
Catoctin Creek Distilling Company Dinner
6:30 p.m., Catoctin Creek Distilling Company and Magnolia’s at the Mill, Purcellville. Contact: epicvirginia.com As part of Epicurience Virginia, get a behindthe-scenes look at Catoctin Creek Distillery, then walk to Magnolia’s at the Mill to enjoy a four-course meal paired with cocktails from Catoctin Creek. Tickets are $85.
Dream Year Pitch Night
7 p.m., Tally Ho Theatre, Leesburg. Contact: www.drewclyde.com Join author Ben Arment as he discusses his book, “Dream Year: Make the Leap from a Job You Hate to a Life You Love.” Seven attendees will have a chance to pitch their dream to the audience. Coffee and dessert will be served. Cost is $5. Advance registration is required for those who want to be considered as presenters.
Village at Leesburg Summer Concert Series: Gina DeSimone and the Moaners 5-8 p.m., Village at Leesburg Fountain Court, 1602 Village Market Blvd., Leesburg. Contact: www.villageatleesburg.com Blues and swing from the Silver Spring-based quintet.
Live Music: Ed Barney
2-5 p.m., Dry Mill Winery, 18195 Dry Mill Road, Leesburg. Contact: drymillwine.com Barney blends blues, soul and classic rock with folk and bluegrass to produce a unique take on old favorites.
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This unforgettable evening will feature live music from Doc Scantlin’s Palmettos, dance instruction by Dance King Studios, cocktails by Catoctin Creek Distillery, wine from Fabbioli Cellars and Willowcroft Farm Vineyards, hors d’oeuvres by Magnolias at the Mill, a vintage car display, mansion tours and more. Tickets are $95 and include two drink tickets and heavy hors d’oeuvres. 1940s inspired attire is encouraged but not required.
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Village at Leesburg Summer Concert Series: AJ Sith and The Apollo
5-8 p.m., Village at Leesburg Fountain Court, 1602 Village Market Blvd., Leesburg. Contact: www.villageatleesburg.com Close out Labor Day weekend with some highenergy indie rock.
Tuesday, Sept. 2 Open Mic
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Faith Inspired Training Open House
1-2 p.m., Windmill Community Center, 21400 Windmill Dr, Ashburn. Contact: 888-316-8286 Join certified personal trainer Alecia Greene for a free introduction to her Faith Inspired Training (FIT) exercise program. Advance registration is required.
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Master Gardener Lecture:
uled open houses Thursday, Sept. 4 and Saturday, Sept. 6 for f amilies interested in its of ferings. WPA of fers classes and theatrical productions for preschoolers through teens as well as voice and music lessons. This year’s productions include “The Miracle Worker,” “Cinderella,” “The Velveteen Rabbit” and “Twelve Dancing Princesses.” For more information or to schedule an audition, cont act Teri Walker at walkerar ts@comcast.net or 800-969-2603.
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for a week and then perform at the festival. Knicely toured Tunisia and Morocco through a State Department program and recently spent time in Russia as part of the 290th birthday of the city of Yekaterinburg, Russia’s fourth largest city. The show with which he was involved in Russia featured Knicely as the sole live musician at a high energy dance show put on by the Good Foot Dance Company, Urban Artistry dance group and acclaimed tap dancer Baakari Wilder. It was “almost a polar opposite” of the show planned in Waterford, he said. Knicely is set to reassemble the dance show Jan. 31, 2015, at Franklin Park Arts Center near Purcellville, with the addition of DC-based DJ Baronhawk, a specialist in funk, house and hip hop. Sept. 4, however, the focus will be on exceptional guitars and “the natural tone of acoustic
and back strength. Koo studied at the Kirov Academy of Ballet in Washington, DC. The school of fers classes for students ages 2 and up, including adult classes. Ave Maria Academy is located at 20722 Ashburn Road. For more information, go to www.avemariaballet.org or call 703-723-7771.
music,” Knicely said. While flat top guitars are typically associated with bluegrass, Knicely and his collaborators will be trying variations on classics in other genres, like Louis Armstrong’s “Struttin’ With Some Barbecue,” the gypsy jazz classic “J’Attendrai” and even some modern jazz (including a Coltrane piece). “We’re really focusing on different types of music that you can play on this certain type of guitar,” he added. “There’s some typical stuff but then we do some things that aren’t typically done on this type of guitar.” n Danny Knicely plays the Waterford Old School, 40222 Fairfax Street, Waterford at 8 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 4. Tickets are $15 and are available at the door or in advance at Shamrock Music in Purcellville, online at www.waterfordfoundation. org or by phone at 540-882-3018 ext.117 during business hours.
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7 p.m., Rust Library, Leesburg. Contact: www. loudouncountymastergardeners.org Join certified horticultural therapist Helen Lake for a discussion of using gardening to help heal mind, body and spirit.
Loudoun Toastmasters Humor Contest
8 p.m., Waterford Old School. Contact: www. waterfordfoundation.org Internationally acclaimed multi-instrumentalist Danny Knicely celebrates the release of his new CD with a concert. Tickets are $15 in advance (available at Shamrock Music in Purcellville or online) or at the door.
Theaterpalooza Open House
6-8 p.m., Walker Performing Arts, 9 Catoctin Circle SW, Leesburg. Contact: 800-969-2603 or
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9:30-11:30 a.m., St. Andrew Presbyterian Church, 711 W. Main St., Purcellville. Contact: www.purcellvillemops.com The Mothers of Preschoolers group is open to area women with newborns through kindergarten-age children. Meetings are a chance to forge friendships, find support and make connections while enjoying snacks, coffee and crafts. Childcare, including playtime, crafts and snacks, is provided. Meetings continue on the first and third Wednesdays of every month.
7:30-9 p.m., Friendship House, 16480 Meadowview Court, Leesburg. Contact: naminovaloudoun@aol. com The National Alliance on Mental Illness offers a free family support group in Loudoun County for family members of adults, adolescents and children living with mental health challenges. The group meets the first Tuesday of every month.
Thursday, Sept. 4
Loudoun Toastmasters Meeting
7:30-9 p.m., 202 Church St. SE, Leesburg. Contact: 703-727-1111 or loudoun.toastmastersclubs.org
Hamilton Ruritan Club
7-9 p.m., Hamilton-area location. Contact: Jim Christian at 540-338-4543, Bill Harrison at 703777-4586 or Blake Netherwood at 571-436-4445 The Hamilton Ruritan Club holds a dinner meeting and informational session for potential new members. Call to register and for specific meeting location. Meetings continue on the first Thursday of each month.
Leesburg Kiwanis
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Sterling-Countryside: Basement apartment. Private entrance. Includes utilities, cable, internet. Single occupancy only. $750/month plus security deposit. Available now. 703430-1519
Lost & Found LOST BIRD--REWARD
Grey Cockatiel flew away Aug 21st from Round Hill. He’s friendly & will fly to someone’s shoulder when he’s hungry. He is a good flyer & can be as far as 10 miles from Round Hill. Have a heart! Please call Laura Sides: H) 540-554-2091 C)386-846-2226
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Waterford/Purcellville/Lovetsville commuter train. Ground floor Apt. 1 Large BR, 1BA, large garage. All appliances included. Comcast ready. $1100/mo. Call 540-454-2754.
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Winchester, VA Bring the Horses we’ve got the Barn and 7 acres. Only $259,000
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Beautiful ranch style home off Rt 50 East side of Winchester near Rt 340. 3BR, 1 and ½ bath, finished basement. New floors, paint, roof and more. Partially fenced for animals and the rest is wooded. Let’s not forget the gorgeous in ground pool.
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Full Day Kindergarten Are you looking for an affordable full-day Kindergarten which teaches Christian values in a small class setting? Call 703-771-7625 to set up a tour today. Leesburg Community Church, 835 Lee Ave SW, Leesburg, VA, 703-771-7625 www.LeesburgCC.org/kindergarten
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4 Bdrm., 3.5 Bath TH in Exeter, Leesburg. Renovated & immaculate $1850/mo. 703477-1746 Beautiful basement apartment in Purcellville neighborhood. Close to Rt. 7. Separate entrance, street parking, non-smoking, utilities included. $995/month plus security deposit. Some pets considered. Call 540.514.0197
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Rooms/Roommates Ashburn Village: Furnished room. Private bath. Non-smoking household, no pets. $695/month includes utilitles, cable & WiFI Call 703-777-6454, 703-408-4300.
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Bluemont - Log cabin with 2 or 3 bedrooms. Modern appliances, yard. $1200/mo plus utilities. Security deposit required. No pets. 540-554-8125 leave message.
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Leesburg - 3BR, 3.5BA, upper & lower decks. Fenced yard backs to open area w/trees. Updated appliances. Fresh paint & floors. Close to all amenities, Inova Hospital & outlet. $2200/mo +1 month security. 510551-6829 Lovettsville 2nd story 1 room efficiency. Not handicap accessible. Stove, refrig, sink. Bathroom has bath tub-no shower. Rent includes electric, water & sewer. $460/mo. Call after 7pm. 540-822-5520.
Saturday, August 30th 39090 Logans Creek Lane Leesburg, VA 20175 (Off of Rt. 15/Harmony Church Road) 7AM-1PM
Multi-FaMily yard Sale 8/30 8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
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Merritt Properties, LLC has an immediate opening for a Project Manager for our properties in Northern Virginia. For further job description, see the careers page of our website: www.MerrittProperties.com. Email your resume to employment@merrittproperties.com and ref. job code MM007140804.
Gardening experience in a work setting. Proven passion for gardening. Experience in plant ID, planting, pruning and weed & pest control. Horticultural degree/ certification a plus. Email resume to: GardenDelights4U@aol.com or call 540-822-4434
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Experienced Roofers Needed. Must have minimum 5 years experience installing shingles. Vehicle and tools provided and lots of other great benefits. Great opportunity to get in with a 30 yr established company! Email Heather: hcampbell@lvroofing.com or call 540-338-4400
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FULL TIME MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN At our Leesburg, VA location. Duties include performing skilled mechanical, electrical, plumbing repair and maintenance work on the buildings, facilities, grounds and/or vehicles. For more information and to apply for this position, visit our website: www.grafton.org EOE and proud to be a tobacco-free workplace.
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Mechanic needed For night shift in Manassas immediately. Must have Mack truck experience; Kenworth experience is also a plus. Good wages, great insurance benefits, bonuses & 401K plans available. Must be able to work unsupervised. Shift runs approximately from 4pm to midnight 5-6 nights per week. Please call The Anderson Company at 703-393-4000 EOE Walk in applicants : 12150 Tac Ct Manassas VA, 20109
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of Berryville, VA died at home in her sleep on August 19th, 2014 after a courageous battle with cancer. She is survived by Pat G. Casey of Berryville, VA, loving husband of 49 years. Also surviving are a son, Shannon Casey; her best friend, Paige Hill; a daughter, Melanie Casey Crovo; a son-in-law, Martin Kelly Crovo; Grandsons, Dylan Casey and Nolan Casey; and her feline baby, Matilda. A memorial service was held 1:00 P. M. Friday, August 22, 2014 at Enders & Shirley Funeral Home Chapel, Berryville with Rev. Corky Shifflett officiating. To view the obituary and send condolences online, please visit www.endersandshirley.com.
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Burl Clayton Lewis, 93, Leesburg, VA passed away August 14, 2014. Col Lewis proudly served his country while in the US Army. The memories of Col. Lewis will continue to live in the hearts of those who were honored to know him. A memorial service with full honors to be held Friday, August 22, 2014, 11:00 a.m., Carver Community Center, 200 Willie Palmer Way, Purcellville, VA 20132. Memorial Donations to Hawaii Army Museum, 2131 Kalia Road, Honolulu, HI, 96815. www.colonialfuneralhome.com.
Robert M. Langford, 40, Martinsburg, WV has passed away. Rob enjoyed a life of simplicity with his beloved wife, Liana, and their beautiful son, Micheal and were often seen walking to the park on nice days. He was looking forward to the birth of daughter, Elizabeth. Along with his wife and son, his memories will be cherished by his mother and stepfather Cathy and Frank Fox; and other family and friends. Please check www.colonialfuneralhome.com for upcoming arrangements.
Mary Jane Smith Mary Jane Smith, 67, Leland, NC, passed away July 22, 2014. Survivors: husband Walker Smith, Jr.; daughter Laurie; son Henry(Elana); and granddaughter Emma. She adored time spent with her granddaughter, children and pets, reading and traveling. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, August 30, 10:30 am, Colonial Funeral Home, 201 Edwards Ferry Road, N.E., Leesburg, VA 20176. Lieu of flowers, contributions to St. Jude Research, St. Jude Childrens Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105. www.colonialfuneralhome.com.
Richard W. Randolph Richard W. Randolph of Berryville, VA, formerly of Leesburg,VA, passed away Aug. 12, 2014 at Winchester Medical Center. Funeral Service was held on Monday, Aug.18, 2014. Visitation was from 10:00 a.m. till time of service 11:00 a.m. at First Mt. Olive Baptist Church, 216 Loudoun Street, Leesburg, VA 20175. Interment Private. Arrangements By: Lyles Funeral Service of Purcellville, Virginia.
Michelle Kay Coates Michelle Kay Coates passed away On Aug. 19, 2014. She leaves to mourn two daughtersGia Coates and Megan Knockett of Leesburg, VA; mother- Florence Gibson of Leesburg, VA; 3 sisters- Mary Campbell of Leesburg, VA, Patricia Perry and Diana Brown of Sterling, VA; 1 brother- Steven Gibson of Berryvillle, VA; 4 grandchildren and a host of family and friends. Funeral Services will be held on Thursday Aug. 28, 2014. time of service 11:00 a.m. at: Mt. Olive Baptist Church Lincoln, VA 20132. Interment at Mt. Olive Baptist Church Cemetery, Lincoln, VA. Arrangements By: Lyles Funeral Service of Purcellville, Virginia.
Marietta Ross
Marietta Ross passed away on Aug. 19, 2014. She leaves to mourn one daughter- Michele Ross of Leesburg, VA; one son- Dameon Ross of Round Hill, VA; mother- Julia Ross of Middleburg, VA, 3 sisters- Judy Ross of Upperville, VA, Francine Bushrod of Middleburg, VA and Katherine Lemmon of Bend, OR. Two brothers- Ernest Ross of Winchester, VA and James Ross of Deltona, FL; two aunts- Ann Lee of Upperville, VA and Dorothy Montgomery, N J.; two granddaughters- Natascha Thomas and Ciera Thomas of Leesburg, VA and a host of family and friends. Funeral Services will be held on Tues Aug. 26, 2014. Family hour from 10:00 am till time of service 11:00 a.m. at: Mt. Zion Baptist Church 35286 Snake Hill Road, Middleburg, VA 20117. Interment at Mt. Zion Memorial Park Cemetery, Middleburg, VA. Arrangements By: Lyles Funeral Service of Purcellville, Virginia
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John E. Allder, Jr., and Rodney C. Allder; and the luminary of Teague’s world whose inspia sister, Peggy Anderson. ration cannot be overstated. He is survived by: his son Bruce Allder and his wife Kim of Berryville, Va.; his daughter Jo Ann Gundry and her husband Dave, of Fairfax City, Va.; his daughter-in-law, Anh Allder of Falls Church, Va. Four grandchildren, Tina Valdov (Eric), Shannon Kitchen (Bryan), Melvin L. Allder III (Erica) and Sean Gundry (Robin). Four step grandchildren, Voyne Lowery( Jodi), Brittany Tomblin (Bryan), Tristan Hardesty and Chase Hardesty. Seven great-grandchildren, Hunter, Tyler and Jessica Valdov; Benjamin and Morgan Kitchen; Nathan and Mason Allder. As well as numerous nieces and nephews.
He is survived by his mother, Marlene Miller; his sister Denise; his brother Scott; and his nephew and niece, Tristan and Bailey. In addition to his aunts and uncles, he leaves behind his other “brothers and sisters�- his He was predeceased by his wife of sixty- cousins and childhood playmates who grew seven and a half years, Johnis G. Allder; and up to be his forever friends. He was preceded his son, Melvin L. Allder, Jr ; two brothers, in death by his father, James “Butch� Miller,
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Though far too short, his life endures in the countless memories he created for the many people he touched and the lasting influence he’ll have on those he leaves behind. Teague’s energy filled the room; his humor was infecMelvin L. “Bunny� Allder Melvin L. “Bunny� Allder of Purcellville, VA, tious; his smile was bigger than life. loving father and husband, died August 21, 2014 He loved golf, fishing, the Redskins, Natural at Loudoun INOVA Hospital in Leesburg. Light, labrador retrievers, Mel Brooks films, A lifelong resident of Loudoun County, Mr. a good 80’s hair band, long nights at a card Allder was born January 30, 1921 in Round table and long days on the river – though not Hill, son of Minnie Davis and John Elliott necessarily in that order. Mostly, though, he Allder. He was a World War II veteran of the loved his family and his friends, for whom he Army Air Force, and was awarded the Distin- had great devotion and boundless love.
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Teague Curtis Miller, of Leesburg, Virginia, passed away suddenly on August 20, 2014 at the age of 41.
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In lieu of flowers donations can be made to: American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, www.afsp.org, 120 Wall Street, 29th Floor New York, NY 10005 or to Labrador Retriever Rescue www.lrr.org, P.O. Box 246 Palmyra, PA 17078.
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Funeral services will be at 11am on August 23. All are welcome. Mr. McClellan will be Memorial contributions may be given to Ebinterred at Union Cemetery in Leesburg. If enezer Cemetery, P.O. Box 174, Purcellville, you wish to make a charitable contribution VA 20134. in lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to one of the two following organizations Please visit www.hallfh.com to express onin his memory: The Aldie Ruritan Scholarship line condolences to the family. Fund P.O. Box 63 Aldie,VA 20105 (703)3274082; Or The Aldie Volunteer Fire Department Aldie Volunteer Fire Department, Inc. P.O. Box 466 Aldie, VA 20105 (703)327-6712 (nonemergency) www.colonialfuneralhome.com
The family will received friends from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Tuesday, August 12, 2014, at Loudoun Funeral Chapel, 158 Catoctin Circle, SE, Leesburg, Virginia 20175.
Charles Alvin “Shorty� McClellan, of Aldie, Virginia, age 81, beloved father, grandfather, brother and uncle, died August, 19, 2014 in Leesburg, Virginia. He was born April 30, 1933 in Scott County, VA to Beulah Hazel Bays and Lester Alvin McClellan. In 1934, he and his parents and sister, Ina, moved to Aldie, Virginia where they and their little brother, Bill, were raised at Red Hill Farm. After graduating from Aldie High School, Mr. McClellan worked on Red Hill Farm. In the 1950’s, Mr. McClellan began his service in the US Army and was eventually stationed in Germany where he met his future wife, Ingeborg Kagel. They were married in 1957, though divorced in the 1970’s. He returned to Aldie with his new wife and partnered
Memorial services will be held at Loudoun Funeral Chapel, 158 Catoctin Cr. SE, Leesburg, VA on Saturday August 30th, at 1:00p.m.
Friends will be received on Sunday, August 24, 2014 from 6:00 - 8:00pm at Hall Funeral On line condolences may be sent at Home in Purcellville. Services will be Mon- www.LoudounFuneralChapel.com day, August 25 at 11:00am at Hall Funeral Home, with interment to follow at Ebenezer Cemetery.
Graveside services and interment were held at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, August 13, 2014 at Leesburg Union Cemetery, 323 North King Street, Leesburg, VA 20176.
Charles Alvin “Shorty� McClellan
As we grieve the loss of our family member and friend, may we honor his memory by remembering how he lived, rather than how he died.
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with his younger brother, the late Willie Lee “Bill�McClellan, to form McClellan Brothers Contractors. In the 50+ years they were in business together, they built or remodeled any number of the homes and buildings in Loudoun County, including the current Aldie Volunteer Firehouse. Their reputation for perfection and excellence has stood the test of time. Mr. McClellan served in the Air Force Reserve. He was also a member of the VFW, the Order of the Moose, and a member and past president of the Aldie Ruritan Club. He enjoyed bluegrass music, auctions and his family and friends. Mr. McClellan is survived by one son, Charles Edward McClellan, also of Aldie, daughter-in-law, Melinda, his much loved grandchildren Sarah McClellan of Bristow, and Riley McClellan of Aldie, his sister Ina McClellan Mancini, of Winchester and a host of nieces, nephews and great-nieces and nephews. A viewing will be held from 6 - 8pm, Friday, August 22 at the Colonial Funeral Home on Edwards Ferry Road in Leesburg.
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Laura Ann Caplinger, 48 of Paeonian Springs, VA passed away on Wednesday, August 6, 2014. Laura was born on Tuesday, November 23, 1965 in Washington, DC. She was a daughter of the late Charles Lurcott and the late Shirley Pullin Lurcott.
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he return to school is an exciting time for new beginnings. That experience will be shared by a record number of Loudoun students, and their superintendent, Tuesday. However, many in the region—in the states
just across the county border—already will be nicely settled into their school year routines at the time Loudoun students will still be trying to figure out their room assignments and locker combinations. Some will already have two weeks of work under their belts and many others started class earlier this week. Even students at Loudoun’s new public charter school have been in class for a month.
Virginia’s statutory prohibition on local school boards
having authority to open schools before Labor Day is growing more obviously antiquated every year.
For decades, Loudoun leaders have advocated repeal of the
so-called Kings Dominion law—named for its ability to extend the summer tourist season and to keep a force of school-aged labor available to serve those tourists—with little hope the issue would receive much consideration. In recent years, that cause has been championed by Loudoun Delegate Tag Greason, who has helped the reform clear the House only to be killed by state senators.
At a time when local and state leaders are pushing for
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is continuing across many groups, from underemployed workers and suburban families to the poorest of poor. More discouraged workers are giving up on the job market, leaving them vulnerable as government aid begins to run out. Feeding America’s “map the meal gap” analysis, which highlights food insecurity, cites Loudoun County as one of the highest median household incomes in the nation, yet nearly 17,000 (5 percent) of its residents are food insecure. Americans are now becoming accustomed to the new norm of living hand to mouth. Family income has not significantly changed lately but taking a wider view reveals a larger problem: income has tumbled since the recession hit and is still 8.3 percent below where it was in 2007. Recent economic growth hasn’t really reached working class Americans. Based on published reports of these survey findings in every media network, folks are more conscious than ever about the issues and conContinued on Next Page
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he first joint Inova Loudoun Hospital Foundation and Friends of the Thomas Balch Library fundraiser, “A Bicentennial at Rokeby,” held last Sunday, Aug. 24 was a great success, according to participants. Not only did almost 200 people get to see the historic mid-18th century Georgian house south of Leesburg, but they also were able to view the actual vault in which The Declaration of Independence and other important documents reportedly were hidden, sent hurriedly by then-Secretary of State James Monroe to Leesburg to protect them from the British forces that were setting the new capital city of Washington on fire in 1814 during the War of 1812. Christine and Ed Brennan had generously offered the use of their house for the joint fundraiser. Inova Loudoun Hospital board member Christine Brennan thought the long histories of both the hospital and the Balch made a joint event at the house with its even longer history appropriate, especially in light of Rokey’s association with the events of 200 years ago. The afternoon tour also included presentations by three well-known historians on facets of the war, including Rich Gil-
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lespie, director of educational programs for the Mosby Heritage Area Association, who discussed what Leesburg and Loudoun were like in the late summer of 1814. Pamela Maroulis, executive director for the Inova Loudoun Hospital Foundation, expressed gratitude to the Brennans for opening their home to benefit the two organizations. “It made quite an impression on all of us to be at the house where 200 on August 24th our country’s national papers were kept safe,” she said in a statement. Balch Library Director Alexandra Gressitt said Tuesday she was pleased with the jointly presented event. “It was good, the site was superb, and to have the tour of the house and the vault—people enjoyed it,” she said. She also was impressed by the smooth organization of the event, including the shuttle that ferried guests from the parking lot to the house and back again. Gressitt said all three speakers were good and also cited the contributions of Clerk of the Circuit Court Gary Clemens, who deftly handled questions about court records from the audience. She was impressed by the cross section of attendees—young and old—noting the school age children who seemed to be enjoying themselves also. The proceeds will be shared between the two organizations. n
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Dear Editor: During Labor Day week, there is a profession that is quietly working to be sure you are paid correctly. It is your payroll professional. A celebration will also be happening during Labor Day week as well—National Payroll Week. NPW celebrates the unique partnership among America’s workers, their companies, the payroll professionals who pay them and critical government programs such as social security, Medicare, fair labor standards, and child support. Together, through payroll withholding, they contribute and collect 68.9 percent of U.S. Treasury revenue. This special week celebrates many things important to each of us who work. From the economic, cultural, and social achievements of workers, to the significance of “an honest day’s work for an honest day’s pay,” National Payroll Week is a celebration on many levels. The WMAC-APA (www.wmac-apa.org) wants to be sure to say Happy NPW to all our payroll professionals and the community to which they pay. For a chance to win a free paycheck, please complete our online survey at www.nationalpayrollweek.com. Carrie Hovell, Leesburg
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Dear Editor: I’ve been reading a lot lately that Social Security is a drag on the deficit that must be reformed. But aren’t payroll taxes the sole source of Social Security funding? I realize that over the past few years Social Security spending has outpaced payroll tax receipts, but isn’t there a Social Security trust fund surplus to the tune of hundreds of billions of dollars? It appears that the real problem is that Congress borrowed from the trust fund over the past couple of decades so that they could spend more than they were making. And now they can’t pay the money back. Really? All this bending over backwards in Congress to avoid not paying back the money foreign investors loan to the U.S. and not a care in the world about paying back its own citizens? Kevin O’Neil, Leesburg
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Dear Editor: I thought it would be appropriate to respond to the comment posted on the newspaper’s website by an anonymous person to a recent letter to the editor by Friends of Loudoun Mental Health (FLMH). The commenter raised concerns about approaches to the treatment of mental illness. FLMH has a unique approach to supporting those suffering and recovering from severe mental illness that I thought would be helpful in responding. FLMH is an all-volunteer, 501(c)3 nonprofit that has served those suffering and recovering from severe mental illness since 1955. Approximately 93 percent of our funding goes
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The vault at Rokeby, where the country’s most important state documents were reportedly hidden, while the British were burning and pillaging Washington during the War of 1812.
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cerns for addressing poverty. Northern Virginia is an affluent community and the majority of us have privileged lives. Historically Northern Virginia has a strong and proud tradition of volunteerism and we are driven by a common desire to improve the communities where we live and work by forming lasting volunteer partnerships with local organizations. Through a commitment to service excellence we touch the lives of many people and promote hope and goodwill. We are involved in many community outreach projects that directly support our neighborhoods. These initiatives focus on civic opportunities, education, environment, safety and security and people living in need. We are tutors, mentors, classroom speakers, fund-raisers, board members and food drive organizers, among many other roles. In Northern Virginia, we must be the ones to volunteer our time and resources. We can act as champions in our respective communities, using our own job related skills (i.e. program management, business development, sales and services, software and system engineering) to work with organizations that interweave community obligations with the desire to uplift and support those living in need. The pressure of a growing population with tremendous cultural diversity challenges our community leaders. Our government infrastructure, churches, civic organizations and corporations need to work in unison to make certain that there is funding and programs in place to assure that no children go without attending school, receiving regular meals or wearing proper clothing and shoes. Let no family, regardless of any situation, go without shelter and be humbled beyond repair. In this way there is always a focus on achieving the common good for the entire community. Mark Gunderman, Sterling Park
directly to serve those individuals. Working closely with the Loudoun County Department of Mental Health Services, FLMH provides rent subsidies to help keep a roof over their heads, thus preventing homelessness. We also advocate on their behalf in an effort to dispel the stigma of mental illness and to build public awareness that it significantly affects the well-being of more than one million Virginians. Randy Ihara, President Friends of Loudoun Mental Health
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GWU Quilt Exhibit To Focus On Healing Power many aspects of the presence of illness, as well as represent what she has learned about transformation, change and how people react when they face disease. The artist says she sees each quilt “as a metaphor for putting pieces of a situation together in a harmonious way,” with the underlying message of each quilt being about the creation of beauty in daily life, about “being tucked in and cared for,” and about connection, cooperation and community. Kingsland is known as a pioneer in the field of thread work therapy—including sewing and other handwork—as a way to calm the body, quiet the mind and engage the creative self as well as promoting a sense of connection and accomplishment. During her 25 years of work as a freehand fiber arts consultant,
Kingsland has worked at the Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center, The Children’s Inn at NIH and Shady Grove Adventist Hospital. She also lectures for quilt and civic groups and leads retreats and workshops on fiber art and its healing propensities. A graduate of Stephens College in Columbia, MO, the Marylandbased artist and designer holds a master’s degree in applied healing arts from the Maryland University of Integrative Health. She may be reached at Lauren@laurenkingsland.com. The show will run through Dec. 14. n
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