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new and old. In March, members of town staff proposed to the Town Council changing the ordinance from the current law—under which any sound that can be clearly heard and disturbs the peace of others is subject to violation—to a measureable, decibel-based system. The issue drew dozens of residents, business owners and musicians to Town Council meetings, with some seeing a change in the code as a chance to encourage live music and others seeing any change as a slippery slope that will erode residents’ quality of life. It’s a branding issue, downtown resident Gail Groy told the Town Council in March. “It’s what do you want Leesburg to be about… Unfortunately, we have gone a little bit more to the bar scene than we have gone to the historic

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here’s a subtle cultural tug of war taking place in downtown Leesburg this summer, between the town’s historic roots and its role as the epicenter of one of the nation’s fastest growing counties. A new energy has emerged just in the past couple of years, with live music and trendy restaurants spawning a nightlife in a downtown once better known for its antique shops and law offices. But with the change have come growing pains, as some longtime residents are speaking up to preserve the quaint, small-town feel. The recent debate over whether to change the town’s noise ordinance is what shone a spotlight on downtown’s fray between

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Laura Tucker, reading specialist at the new Trailside Middle School, has worked to create a library feel in her classroom. Trailside, Rock Ridge High School and Cardinal Ridge Elementary School open to students for the first time Tuesday.

family entertainment scene.” The council delayed its vote on the matter until after the summer—the season of live music—and will bring up the issue again during a Sept. 22 work session.

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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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his summer, visitors to downtown have had more opportunity than ever to take in live music, thanks to bars, restaurants, breweries and even shops making space for bands and musicians to play. Any night of the week, music can be heard in some corner of the Old and Historic District. Kings Court Tavern brings in musicians six nights a week with a mix of genres, from reggae to rock ‘n’ roll. Döner Bistro, Continued on Page 21

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he green expanse in front of the imposing Morven Park mansion will be the center of Loudoun’s biggest celebration of locally produced food and wine Saturday during the second annual Epicurience Virginia festival. A signature note of the noon-6 p.m. Grand Tasting event will be the presence of top regional chefs, who will share their knowledge and culinary wisdom with festival guests. Their names are well known in culinary circles—headed by Nathalie Dupree, the author of 15 books and host of more than 300 national and international cooking shows for The Food Network, PBS and The Learning Channel. She has won numerous awards and is best known for her friendliness and approachability—as well as her understanding of Southern cooking. Her highest honor, she says, is having been listed as “Grande Dame” for Les Dames d’Escoffier—awarded by women who have excelled in the food industry. Also participating in this year’s event is Scott Drewno, who has been in on the farm-totable movement from his childhood watching his mother turn fresh seasonal produce into bubbling pies and cobblers. Raised in New York’s Finger Lakes wine region, Drewno has been chef in different locations, melding French cooking practices with Asian flavors and ingre-

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Aug. 29-Sept. 1 What: Three-day celebration of Loudoun and Virginia’s regional food and beverages industry, featuring top regional chefs, wine blending competition, vendors, demonstrations and special events. 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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dients. In 2007, Drewno rejoined the Wolfgang Puck Fine Dining Group to serve as executive chef of The Source, the group’s first restaurant in the nation’s capital—and the recipient of numerous accolades and awards, raised to Washingtonian Magazine’s number 3 ranking in its 100 Very Best Restaurants issue. Recently, Drewno was invited to be a guest chef at The White House. Alexandria’s trendy and historic The Majestic restaurant will be represented by its chef, Shannon Overmiller, known as “the soul of the true Southern girl.” A native of Maryland’s Chesapeake Bay southern reaches, Overmiller honed her love of crustaceans on the Patuxent River, taking them home for family dinners, and her now much praised she-crab soup. Her fervor and creativity is found throughout her cooking at The Majestic, where she revamped the menu into its current “rustic Americanclassic” style. Virginia native Chef Jason Alley—from Pulaski—has been cooking since he was 4 years old, and never stopped. From his first job at a Hardee’s fast food restaurant, Alley worked his way up the chain to lead cook at the Harrisonburg Country Club. After stints in Illinois and Georgia, he returned to Virginia—to Richmond, where he met Chris Chandler. The two opened Comfort in 2002, with a menu that sings for the kind of Southern comfort food classics that people yearn for. Alley’s second restaurant was Pasture, featuring local products, simply prepared, again featuring classic southern flavors. A second Pasture location opened in Charlottesville last year. On the wine side, Marianne Frantz, owner and founder of the American Wine School, will be on hand Saturday. Always drawn to wine education, she launched the first school in Ohio in 2002. Today, the AWS teaches the London-based, WSET professional wine certification course in major cities across the U.S. The holder of advanced certifications, Frantz is

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s Virginia students return to college this month, they may need to bring some extra cash. State lawmakers’ recent efforts to channel more money toward higher education and curb the constant climb of tuition rates will slip some this year. Virginia students will pay an average of $20,298 for tuition, mandatory fees and room and board at state-supported four-year universities this school year. The increase in tuition, up an average of $433, or 6.7 percent, is the largest hike in three years, according to the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia. Students at the College of William and Mary ($2,193), Virginia Military Institute ($1,114) and public junior college Richard Bland College ($1,038) will see the biggest rise in in-state tuition and mandatory fees. Students in Virginia’s Community College System will experience the smallest increase, $180. Despite both having chambers of the

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when the driver turned into the parking lot. He was flown by helicopter to Inova Fairfax Hospital where he died three days later. The case was investigated by the sheriff’s office’s Crash Reconstruction Unit and reviewed by the Commonwealth’s Attorney Office before charges were filed. Karim was released from the Loudoun County Adult Detention Center on a $12,500 bond. He is scheduled to appear in District Court Oct. 9.

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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 Continued on Next Page

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and objects to the designation.” On inspection by the Attorney General’s Office, 17 of the objecting letters were not adequately certified and should not be counted; as were two from limited liability companies that did not provide DHR with statements of authority for the person signing on behalf of the company and did not respond to requests for information. “I genuinely regret that this listing has generated such confusion and dissension within Ashburn,” Langan wrote. Throughout the past month, she said, the department had acted in good faith with property owners and to accurately interpret and apply the state and federal register regulations, including sending letters to property owners informing them of the proposed historic district boundaries, holding a public hearing and publishing legal notices. She also said she had spoken with residents on both sides of the issue and was aware that many misunderstood the purpose and effect of register listing. Langan reiterated that “listing a district on the state and national registers is honorary,” and does not result in any restrictions or in any way impact the rights of property owners or provide additional regulatory authority for the department. The designation does, however, make properties eligible for preservation programs, including rehabilitation tax credits. Langan closed her letter by inviting Ashburn residents to call her for more information or clarification at 804-482-6087 or by email: Julie.langan@dhr.virginia.gov. For Burson, the ruling only vindicates his appreciation of the former Farmville community and the drive to record its history. “This little spot we have, I’m going to do everything I can to rejuvenate it and put back that feeling of authenticity,” he said this spring. An earlier effort to create a historic district for the old village of Ashburn died after the board of supervisors, in 2002, declined to support the item for discussion. n

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he Loudoun County Board of Supervisors is accepting applications to fill seats on the Economic Development Advisory Commission. In January, the board reorganized—and slimmed down—the former Economic Development Commission, which was established in 1995 to help promote economic growth and development in the county. The EDAC provides a forum through which Loudoun business leaders offer recommendations to county supervisors and the Department of Economic Development on matters that impact the economic strength of the county. The restructured panel has 18 voting members, with the goal of having representation from the following industry segments: • aviation/transportation/logistics, • financial/banks, • federal government contracting, • security and defense, • healthcare/bioscience/life science/ pharmaceuticals/healthcare, • education and workforce, • commercial real estate broker, • retail, • information and communications technology (ICT), • data centers, • small business and entrepreneurship, and • development. The EDAC also includes non-voting

The Loudoun County government is rolling out a program to help ensure that recycling options are available wherever crowds gather for special events. Those planning parties, sporting events or festivals can contact the county to borrow portable indoor and outdoor recycling bins. After the event, the recyclables can be dropped off at a nearby public recycling center. Go to www.loudoun.gov/ recycling-events for more information, or call 703771-5514 to reserve some recycling bins.

membership by the county administrator, the Economic Development Authority chairman, the Loudoun County Chamber of Commerce chairman, a Town of Leesburg representative, a member of the Loudoun County Rural Economic Development Council, a representative from the Coalition of Loudoun Towns, and a representative of Visit Loudoun. Applicants must fill out the standard application form available on the county’s website at www.loudoun.gov/advisory. The form may be submitted by email to BOS@loudoun.gov or mailed to the Loudoun County Board of Supervisors, 1 Harrison St. SE, PO Box 7000, Leesburg, VA 20177. Applications should be submitted by Friday, Sept. 19. To learn more about the EDAC, go to http://biz.loudoun.gov.

Information Meetings Planned For Floodplain Map Updates Loudoun County residents whose property is in or near a floodplain are encouraged to learn more about the Loudoun County Floodplain Mapping project by attending one of three community open houses in September. The project is being funded by the Federal Emergency Management Agency and managed by the Loudoun County government. It is designed to update and improve the accuracy of the Loudoun County Flood Insurance Rate Map, which is used by insurance companies to determine flood insurance rates for buildings and contents. A Preliminary FIRM has been developed and residents are encouraged to learn about the changes and their flood risk during the upcoming meetings. Experts will be available to help residents locate their property on the Preliminary FIRM and to explain their flood risk and the National Flood Insurance Program. The meetings will be held in locations in eastern, western and central Loudoun. The meeting schedule is: • Monday, Sept. 8, 6-8 p.m., Tuscarora High School, 801 N. King St. in Leesburg; • Friday, Sept. 19, 6-8 p.m., Cascades Senior Center, 21060 Whitfield Place in Sterling; and • Tuesday, Sept. 23, 6-8 p.m., Woodgrove High School, 36811 Allder School Road in Purcellville. Questions about the project may be sent by email to flood-maps@loudoun.gov or directed to the county’s Floodplain Help Line at 703737-8746. More information about the project is online at www.loudoun.gov/floodmapping.

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He complained when the popular coffee shop hosted loud bands that continued to play after 10 p.m. He wants to find a compromise that allows the two groups to co-exist, and has asked area restaurants to turn down the music after 8 p.m. or to take it indoors. “You have to take steps to not have your business be wildly successful and have other neighbors driven out of their homes or be unsuccessful in their businesses,” Williams said. A former vice chairman of the town’s Planning Commission, Williams said he is delighted to see that the area, once dominated by offices, offers so many amenities. But if he

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The Frayed Knots play bluegrass music and cover songs on the Georgetown Café Patio during First Friday. Downtown Leesburg’s newfound vibrancy has drawn more foot traffic but has some worried it will drown out the historic, small-town feel.

behind the two venues, said she feels trapped by the competing sounds. “It’s incredibly invasive,” she said. Ifert asserted that residents are left with little recourse. Many don’t want to call the police for fear of retribution from businesses but are tired of having to take action into their own hands. “I hear Döner [Bistro] more and they would play until 1 a.m. and I would go down and ask them to turn it down or turn it off. But why should we have to do that all the time?” she said.

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Jessika Rodrigues, supervisor and event coordinator at Shoes Cup & Cork, said the coffee shop’s regular live music acts has garnered great feedback from customers. She announces upcoming acts on the shop’s Facebook page, and people say they show up because of the music. “The music is bringing people to downtown,” she said. She believes making Leesburg a vibrant town can be a win-win if it’s done as a joint effort of musicians, businesses, residents and patrons. “While they’re here they’re going to walk around and look at the shops and try different restaurants. So everyone has to work together for the betterment of the town.” irst Friday is an example of how the town has embraced arts and entertainment. On the first Friday of each month, excluding January, people flock to the downtown area to listen to music, take in art exhibits, shop the boutiques and dine, often outdoors. The downtown area, stretching from Harrison to Liberty streets, is flooded with people moving from

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ful Leesburg, Davis said their vision is more characteristic of Waterford than of Leesburg, a growing town that’s drawn a diverse population. “To [accommodate] the amount of people we have here…you need services and services need revenue,” he said. “Revenue is driven by our businesses and a part of that is the local art scene.” Cary Birkitt, who was born in Leesburg but left soon after high school, said he returned in 2007 to find a community much improved from the one he left behind. In the mid-‘80s Market Street was populated with retailers— card shops, clothing stores and office supplies. Now the street has made room for everything from a wine shop to the Downtown Saloon, one of Birkitt’s favorite hangout spot. “Before we didn’t have to deal with things like noise levels and problems with crowded streets because there weren’t that many people who were interested in Leesburg after hours,” he said. Birkitt who runs a dental practice on Loudoun Street and lives in Chesterfield Place a few blocks away, said his life also has been impacted by the downside of the area’s noisy activity. The Leesburg Volunteer Fire Company’s social hall on Loudoun Street has parties and plays music that can get loud on weekends. It’s not always pleasant to hear, but “that’s kind of what it is to live in town,” he said. Still, Birkitt maintains the town will never lose its historic feel. “We’ve been here for a long time and we’ll always be here for a long time, but how that is perceived is a challenge for people who inhabit and govern Leesburg and who make it their home.”

one venue to the next to see artists performing in parking lots, on street corners and even on roof tops. As regulated by the Town Council, businesses are exempt from the noise ordinance from 6 to 9 p.m. during First Friday celebrations. It started off in 1997 as an idea to showcase art and photography exhibits, said KD Kidder, co-founder of the First Friday Gallery Walk, which eventually took on the name First Friday. Each year it’s grown with more shops and restaurants wanting to take part. The goal of Sola Pallotta, who stepped in as the event organizer six years ago, was to introduce musical performances as a form of art, which Kidder said really helped the monthly events take off. “The music in the past two years has expanded and gotten really exciting and spread all over town…it’s a positive, exciting direction,” Kidder said. Nils Schnibbe, co-owner of MacDowell Brew Kitchen—another corner that makes up Harrison Street’s “Beermuda Triangle”—said First Friday events have resulted in a lot of positive movement in the downtown area that was, when he moved in two and a half years ago, struggling to attract patrons. “The whole town does great business on First Friday… it’s bringing a lot of new people into the town of Leesburg,” he said, adding that music has been a major contributing factor to the town gradually becoming a tourist destination. The millennials who frequent MacDowell often tell Schnibbe they want more live outdoor music in the area. During a First Friday, a group Continued on Page 24

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of 20-somethings at the restaurant talked about how nightlife options were limited in town just a few years ago. “There was nothing here,” said 23-year-old Candice Groover, who’s lived in town for three years. “Having this is awesome.” Jimmy Gosses, a recent college graduate, moved back to the town to live with his parents. “I’m so happy there’s something to do in Leesburg,” he said, enjoying an order of Sexy Fries, one of MacDowell’s signature dishes. “There’s nothing like it anywhere.” Kevin Malone, owner of the 29-year-old Tuscarora Mill Restaurant at Market Station, loves the synergy that new businesses bring and doesn’t mind a little competition. But, he said, the rules need to be balanced across the board. Tuscarora Mill’s sister restaurant, Fireworks—the third corner of “The Beermuda Triangle”—has opted to bring in acoustic musicians during First Friday events because they’re softer. Malone said it is a fair balance for businesses to offer live music without stepping on one another’s toes or disturbing residents. “It’s not fair to have a business denigrate a neighborhood and drive property values down,” he said. “You have to respect your neighbors, and what we’ve always tried to do is be a good neighbor.” Mayor Kristen Umstattd said she’s heard fewer complaints about the noise from residents this summer, which she sees as evidence that the current noise ordinance is working well. “The downtown has remained very popular under the current system and the neighbors have seemingly been very happy,” she said. “I can’t say I wouldn’t agree to change something, but right now I don’t see a need to.” Vice Mayor Dave Butler sits on the other side of the debate. Because the current law is subjective—anyone can call in a complaint—

im Sisley, chairman of the Leesburg Economic Development Commission, said an arts and cultural district is important to help businesses survive and often brings with it a good mix of music, community arts and restaurants. But it also naturally breeds a conflict when the expectation of longtime residents is to keep the same characteristics that existed when they moved in. The methodology works for new mixed-use developments like Village at Leesburg and One Loudoun because residents know upfront what they’re getting. “In downtown, they’re not all young and they’re not all seniors,” he said. “And as communities change and the problems of increased activity and traffic, they don’t always mesh properly.” So, how does the town incorporate the new without losing that historic charm? Mike

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O’Connor, owner of Palio Italiano Ristorante and the Leesburg Restaurant soon reopening as the Leesburg Diner, says it takes vision coupled with leadership. Something that needs to be addressed is the town’s infrastructure, which should be focused on drawing in new business, not deterring it, he said. O’Connor suggested offering incentives, such as tax breaks, to people wanting to start a new business in town. While sympathizing with residents’ resistance to accept a more vibrant Leesburg with music and late-night hours, O’Connor said the changes are not only inevitable, but also vital. “You can’t look back and if you stand still you die…we don’t want to be another Brigadoon,” he said, referencing the 1940s musical about an old Scottish town that appears once every 100 years. Sisley said he and others are in the early stages of establishing a nonprofit geared toward promoting arts and culture in downtown. He’s also involved in an effort to expand Leesburg’s First Friday events to twice a month. He, like O’Connor, said to help the town progress requires a good strategy and proper management. “You have to keep pushing the issue,” he said. “I’ve been involved in all the town’s stuff for the last decade and there is a concerted effort to bring the town into the future,” O’Connor, a member of the Downtown Improvements Association, said. “We don’t need a vision for five or 10 years. We need one for two years and we need the right people in order to do it.” n

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continues to educate American palates—one sip at a time. Another returnee will be James Oseland, editor-in-chief of Saveur. In demand as an author, lecturer and editor, Oseland backed the fledgling Epicurience Virginia last year as the major media sponsor, promoting the festival through Saveur’s readership. He enjoyed his first trip to Epicurience last year and is glad to be back. The Grand Tasting Tent will house numerous exhibitors—offering samples of locally produced wine and food. Last year, members of the public lingered long at the various stands, sam-

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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 hourlong 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 Marshall House in downtown Leesburg. Gen. George C. Marshall’s former home will serve as an elegant backdrop to the official Epicurience Virginia opening, featuring celebrated Chef Dupree. Farm-to-table cuisine will be available, including award-winning Loudoun and Virginia wines, and guests also can chat with farmers, producers and winemakers in person. Also on opening night, 8 Chains North Vineyard will host a gourmet, four-course dinner and twilight tour of the vineyard, led by owner and winemaker Ben Renshaw. There will be two Saturday evening events, the first of which will be “Summer of Spain,” beginning at 7 p.m. at North Gate Vineyard north of Purcellville. Winemakers Mark and Vicki Fedor will offer a gourmet, locally sourced menu with a Spanish flair from Bluewater Kichen, under the leadership of Executive Chef Michael Kozich, who uses local ingredients to create Basque Country inspired dishes paired with North Gate’s award-winning wines. To cap off the night, Oatlands will offer its “Fabulous 1940s Party,” capturing the echoes of that swinging good time. The event starts at 7:30 p.m. with a cocktail party featuring local food from Magnolias at the Mill restaurant and cocktails from Catoctin Creek Distillery. Guests will be arrayed in Hollywood Glam attire to enjoy music from Doc Scantlin’s Palmettos. Sunday features four local events, the first three in the Middleburg area—beginning with the Epicurience Virginia Brunch Spectacular at Salamander Resort & Spa. A wide array of locally sourced foods will be served on the terrace overlooking the resort’s culinary garden, working stable, fire pits, trails and lawns. Local vintners will be on hand for tastings and conversation. Greenhill Winery & Vineyards, with its scenic views to the Bull Run Mountains, is the perfect location for an end-of-summer picnic. Guests can select up to three items to enjoy from the winery’s onsite farmer’s market, plus receive a bottle of wine, picnic blanket and then pick a good place to relax and enjoy their meal. The third Middleburg area destination is the Goodstone Inn and Restaurant, where visitors experience farm-to-table cuisine first hand at the 265-acre estate, touring the farm with Farm Manager Chris Hines, and enjoying a gourmet picnic prepared by Executive Chef Johnathan Leonard featuring foods from the farm. The last Sunday event is Catoctin Dinner at Magnolias in Purcellville, where guests first get a personal tour of the Catoctin Creek Distillery from owners Scott and Becky Harris, plus hear all the secrets of their whisky, gin and brandy making in their historic building before heading to Magnolia’s at the Mill to enjoy a four-course meal paired with cocktails from the distillery. For all event details, go to http://epicvirginia.com/. For tickets and registration, go to http://www.eventbrite.com/e/epicuriencevirginia-tickets-11004997243. n

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Salamander Resort Celebrates First Anniversary Margaret Morton

baby’s first birthday is usually a big event, with adoring parents and other family members crowding around a slightly startled child, somewhat perplexed by all the fuss. But neither the child that is Salamander Resort & Spa nor its “mother,” Middleburg businesswoman and sports team owner Sheila Johnson, will have any uncertainty about the celebration that starts Friday, Aug. 29. A weekend crammed full of events is planned for the resort’s first birthday bash over the Labor Day weekend. A year ago—Aug. 29, 2013—the forecourt of Salamander Resort & Spa was filled with 400 guests, abuzz with the excitement of finally exploring the 168-room resort that had been a decade in the making. Members of the Loudoun County Board of Supervisors, Middleburg Town Council and Mayor Betsy Davis, local and state tourism leaders, business representatives and county and state officials mingled with Salamander staff and numerous Johnson family and friends. Johnson, radiant in blue, chatted with friends and colleagues, her husband Judge William Newman at her side, and her 89-year-old mother Marie Crump sitting in the front row by

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n outpouring of support has heartened Middleburg Police Chief A.J. Panebianco and his wife Amy over the past few weeks—ever since the couple learned the devastating news that she is facing a diagnosis of terminal cancer. Since the news became public, the town has surrounded the Panebiancos with love and support. “A.J.,” as he likes to be known, has been a popular and highly respected chief of police since he took the position three years ago; his wife is best known as Nurse Amy. Calling them “salt of the earth folks,” Town Administrator Martha Semmes said the news has been heart-wrenching for everyone who knows them well. But the town—from the council on down to even those in town who do not know the Panebiancos—is determined to encourage the couple and support them in every way they can. Semmes said she has made an exception to the town sick leave policies, so that everyone who is able to do so has donated their sick leave to A.J., allowing more time for him to be with his wife without having to worry about finances. Another key objective is to raise funds to allow Amy to visit a “bucket list” of her favorite places while she is still strong enough to do so. Anyone who would like to help the couple may go to www.gofundme.com/ d1e0as to contribute.

the dais. Salamander Hospitality President Prem Devadas set the tone as the crowd, sitting on rows of white chairs, quieted. “Welcome to the home of Sheila Johnson,” he said. And it’s still “the house that Sheila built,” Devadas said this week, as touches of its owner—from paintings to books from Johnson’s library—abound throughout the resort. “Listen, her influence—it has been everything we could have expected and more. That’s really the whole premise of it,” Devadas said, noting guests are amazed to find themselves being welcomed to the resort by its owner. “They’re so surprised,” Devadas said, calling that welcoming atmosphere almost unique in Salamander Resort & Spa today’s somewhat faceless hotel and destiSalamander Resort & Spa turns one Friday. In its first year, more than 50,000 guests have stayed at the resort. nation atmosphere. The majority of the 50,000 guests live music and traditional family lawn games. the spa amenities. who’ve stayed at the resort during its first Reservations are required for that event. The anniversary events begin with a Birthyear have come to attend annual meetings or And, for one lucky winner, there is a prize of various conferences, according to Devadas. That day Bubbles celebration from 6:30-8:30 p.m. choice also validates Middleburg as a destina- Friday on the front lawn, featuring sparkling a Grand Birthday Getaway, valued at $11,111, at tion, he said, noting, for example, the number of wine, birthday sweets and live entertainment, stake. Everyone in the resort’s email database as people from the West Coast or South, who love which everyone is invited to enjoy. Saturday there of Sunday will be entered in the drawing for the the natural beauty of the area, its wineries and will be events all day, including carriage rides, package: a two-night stay in the resort’s Owner’s horse country atmosphere—not to mention the an ice cream social and a Middleburg Scavenger Suite, a three-hour private session with Pastry Hunt. Later, the day winds down with a family Chef Jason Reaves, a horse-drawn carriage ride easy access through Dulles Airport. around the 340-acre property and a 10-course Refining the product is a daily objective. movie on the lawn, beginning at 8:30 p.m. Constantly improving service and training is a The birthday bash culminates Sunday meal. The lucky pair also will receive 80-minute key objective, Devadas said—part of what it takes with an Epicurience Brunch Spectacular, one of spa and rasul treatments in the 23,000 squareto evolve the reputation of any great destination. the many local events taking place in connec- foot spa, as well as a Tree Top Zip tour and a “We get so many comments from guests about tion with Loudoun’s Epicurience food and wine private Equi-Spective experience. Go to www. the care we give, staff’s genuine friendliness—and festival, Aug. 29-Sept. 1. Guests will enjoy an salamanderresort.com to enter the contest. array of culinary choices, including an expansive For a full schedule, reservations, availability they come back,” he said. breakfast, carving stations, seafood and definitely and different event costs, call 866-938-7370 or The resort has made itself an integral part of the Middleburg community, opening its doors to “decadent desserts.” Along with all that will be go to www.salamderresort.com or email reservaarea residents who regularly visit to dine or enjoy “bottomless” mimosas, Virginia wine tastings, tions@salamanderresort.com. n

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he Purcellville Board of Architectural Review last week endorsed plans to tear down the McDonald’s restaurant on Maple Avenue. It will be replaced by a store, with a double ordering line and a new traffic plan that includes two entrances and a one-way ingress and one-way egress, already discussed with the town and VDOT. The current building is 3,687 square feet, while its replacement will be Alan Hamm Architects almost 1,000 square feet bigger. The revised concept drawings of the proposed new McDonald’s in Purcellville. The colors are McDonald’s representative Gary Kil- darker than those that actually will be used. feather was present last Tuesday as Kevin Lorie of Alan Hamm Architects from Pat Giglio and architect Dan Piper, suggested With the BAR approval obtained, a speKensington, MD, presented revised designs breaking some of the long wall lines and cial use permit application will go before the from his first submission, including a change alterations on details. The expanded building Planning Commission. The designs currently in color and some trim details and materials. will use a mix of stone and brick with Har- are out on review. n The panel, particularly BAR Chairman diplank siding.

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• The Middleburg-based Land Trust of Virginia has received re-accreditation from the Land Trust Accreditation Commission. LTV

Hamilton Mayor Dave Simpson and former Mayor Greg Wilmoth pose by one of the town’s new speed signs on Colonial Highway. The council hopes its four signs—two mobile and two stationary—will help address speeding problems through town.

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• Great Country Farms will celebrate Apple Gala and Cider Festival during the first three weekends of September and the opening of the Boulder Crest Retreat for Wounded Warriors Corn Maze the first weekend, Sept. Bluemont 6. That date marks the one-year anniversary of the opening of the retreat. The fall festival culminates with the annual Pumpkin Chunkin’ Weekend Nov. 1-4. Great Country Farms plans to sell rubber duckies for $5 each, with proceeds going to Boulder Crest. The numbered ducks will be placed in a pool for a giant pumpkin drop at 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 2. The pumpkin will splash the duck onto “prize spots,” featuring goodies from area businesses and groups. In addition to the corn maze, there will be cider pressing demonstrations, cider tastings and cider donuts, along with wine tastings and live music. For full details and admission fees, go to www.greatcountryfarms.com or contact 540-554-2073.

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• Excitement is mounting in town for the coming Oktoberfest, scheduled for Sept. 26-28. For those who’ve never encountered the town’s annual celebration of its German heritage, take a peek at the revised event website at www.lovettsvilleoktoberfest.com—which features a new look and lots of great photographs, according to Oktoberfest Chairman Jim McIntyre. “Everything is bigger this year,” he said, including expanded parking. There will be plenty of German beer, food, music and dancing as well as vendors. Other attractions include wiener dog races, new this year. Vendor application forms will be online soon. The plan also builds on an event started last year: recognition of the town’s older citizens— those aged 90 and above. Names should be submitted to the Town Hall at 540-822-5788 or clerk@lovettsvilleva.gov by Friday, Aug. 29 so a photograph can be taken for inclusion in the Oktoberfest commemorative booklet. The event again will select and honor a Lovettsville King and Queen, in an expanded competition. The main day is Saturday, Sept. 27, although festivities start Friday night at the Lovettsville Community Center and continue at the Beer Tent, which this year will be located on a lot next to the Town Hall that was recently purchased by the town for future use. The town paid $329,000 for the entire 1.56-acre lot, and closes Sept. 9 on re-sale of the house and just under an acre for $320,000. Admission, trolley rides and all contests are free. Only the beer has a charge.

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President Carole Taylor said in a statement: Middleburg “It’s a real milestone achievement for the Land Trust of Virginia to be one of the first to receive re-accreditation.” Meeting those standards and running the organization with discipline and skill benefits everyone who deals with LTV—landowners, supporters and stakeholders, Taylor said, praising the work of the trust’s management team and board. The land trust recorded its first easement in 1998 and has continued working with almost 140 private landowners since then to permanently protect their natural and historic resources, resulting in just under 14,000 protected acres of farmland, forest, battlefields and historic properties, mostly in Loudoun and Fauquier counties. LTV is one of only 280 land trusts across the country to receive accreditation. Re-accreditation is required every five years.

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aith Fields, a sophomore at Tuscarora High School, is one of hundreds of students Adam Fortune taught over his 15-year teaching career. To honor Fortune, a physical education teacher and defensive football coach who died of a heart condition July 7, Faith and six of her friends spent last week painting a mural in the school’s main lobby. The mural reads, “Don’t strive to be good; strive to be great,” a phrase Fortune repeated to his students. Royal blue, black and white— the school’s colors—were used for the background. “He was an awesome person, he was more than a teacher. He inspired so many people and he did a lot,” Faith said. The mural is a way to keep Fortune’s memory alive for students who will never know who he was, she said. “We want to make sure everyone knew he had a really big impact.” Faith enlisted the help of her friend Kendall Guntner, also a sophomore, to design the mural. Kendall, also a former student of Fortune’s, said she wanted the tribute to be something that reflects the person Fortune was, rather than just an

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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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Belmont Ridge Middle School’s production of “Shrek the Musical” earned the school the National Youth Arts Award. The award honors outstanding work by students in the arts. This year, more

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irginia students continue to outperform their peers nationwide on the ACT, according to a report released last week by the Virginia Department of Education. Public school students in the commonwealth tallied a composite score of 22.6 this year, 1.6 points above the national average. Twenty-six Virginia students achieved perfect scores of 36 on the ACT. This year’s Virginia public school graduates made big gains on the mathematics, reading and science portions of the test compared with the average scores of graduates in 2013. “These results build on long-term trends of higher achievement and increased participation in ACT testing,” Superintendent of Public Instruction Steven R. Staples said in a statement announcing the results. “Both of these trends reflect the successful efforts of educators across the state to equip young people with the knowledge and skills they need to be successful and pursue their postsecondary dreams.” The percentage of Virginia students taking the ACT also ticked up this year compared with last year. Just under 23,000 Virginia high school graduates—or 28 percent of all graduates—took the test this year, compared with 22,165, or 26 percent, last year.

than 400 productions were considered for the awards, including shows from more than 130 different theaters in over 60 cities spanning 12 states. Belmont Ridge students who received National Youth Arts awards include: Noah Hamadé as Donkey (Lead Actor), Jeyhan Turker as Shrek (Lead Actor), Amanda Hampton as Fiona (Lead Actress) and Sarah Katherine Lawless as Fiona (Lead Actress). Those who received nominations include: Jon Montijo as Donkey (Lead Actor), Joshua Wisdom as Shrek (Lead Actor), Kyle Broderick as Farquaad (Supporting Actor), Evan Gardner as Farquaad (Supporting Actor), Michaela Frames as Gingy/Fiona (Featured Actress), Charlotte Kerr as Ugly Duckling/ Dragon (Featured Actress), Sydney Steinman as Gingy/Fiona (Featured Actress), Wendy Hampton (Set Design), Jason Paul Augustowski (Direction) and Sherrie Darnell, Sherry Hamadé and Tonya Body (Costume Design).

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image of his face. “The quote represents him and everything else is the mark he left behind,” she said. The group started the project last Wednesday morning and worked though Friday to complete it. They put in several hours each day to get the mural “to look as good as it possibly can,” Faith said. The students hope to invite Fortune’s family to an unveiling ceremony of the mural before school starts Sept. 2. The other students who participated in the mural were sophomores Lauren Chang, Parisa Fallah, Derek Carll and Emma Cox and freshman Leah Steiner. n

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Brian Blubaugh is Algonkian Elementary School’s new principal. Blubaugh has worked in Loudoun’s public schools for 18 years, 14 of which were spent teaching second and fourth grade at Meadowland Elementary School. He’s also served as a fourth grade teacher at Rolling Ridge Elementary School; an assistant principal at Potowmack Elementary School; a junior varsity basketball and track coach at Park View High School; head cross country coach, head track coach and assistant varsity basketball coach at Potomac Falls High School and head basketball coach at Loudoun County High School. He holds a bachelor’s degree in education from Bloomsburg University, a master’s degree in curriculum and instruction from Virginia Tech and a master’s degree in educational leadership from George Mason University. The new appointments were made official during the School Board’s Aug. 12 meeting. n

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grams. Children from households whose income is at or below the threshold determined by the Federal Income Eligibility Guidelines are likely to qualify for either free or reduced price meals at school. Under the new criteria, a family of two whose household income is below $29,101 will likely qualify for a reduced rate, and below $20,449 will likely qualify for free meals. Qualifying income levels for a household of three is below $36,612 for reduced price meals and below $25,727 for free meals; a household of four is below $44,123 for reduced price meals and below $31,005 for free meals; a household of five is below $51,634 and below $36,283 for free meals; a household of six is below $59,145 for reduced price meals and below $41,561 for free meals. For each additional family member, add $7,511 to calculate the threshold to qualify for reduced price meals and add $5,278 to calculate the threshold for free meals. Children whose families receive Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits, WIC or Temporary Assistance for Needy Families may be automatically eligible for free meals. Children who are homeless, migrant or runaway also may be eligible for free meals. Foster children, who are the legal responsibility of a welfare agency or court, are eligible for free meals regardless of the income of the household in which they reside. To receive free or reduced meals at school, the child’s parents must fill out an application form. Applications are available at the main office at each school and at the school system’s central office, at 21000 Education Court in Ashburn. Teresa Lucas in the School Nutrition Services Department will determine children’s eligibility based on income levels. For an application or more information, call Lucas at 571-252-1010. n

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and staff wanted to be a part of. “There are really outstanding teachers out there, but I wanted really good people,” she said. “You’re building a community and you want people who are optimistic, who are open. Those are the things that take you through the challenges of teaching.” Cardinal Ridge Elementary Principal Ricardy Anderson called the hiring process the most important layer of a new school. The school staff of 89 will serve the school’s 902 students. “Selecting teachers for me was priority No. 1. We must have the right people. It’s really the foundation of the school.” Then the principals reached out to the schools’ future students to ask them what they wanted in their future school. For Beichler, that meant going to all eight schools that feed into the middle school to invite future Trailside students to suggest and vote on their school mascot. “I wanted students to know they have a voice,” she said, and she was just as happy as the students that the chosen mascot was the Timberwolf. “Timberwolves are very loyal and collaborative—everyone has a job within the pack. That is exactly what I want for my school. We’re a community. We’re a pack.” She incorporated a lot of the ideas that came from brainstorming sessions with students, including playing music over the sound system for the five minutes between periods and making time for recess after lunch that will give students a chance to relax over a game of ladder ball or corn hole. At Rock Ridge, students were asked for their input on everything from the school’s mascot and school colors—students chose a Phoenix and cardinal and slate—to what the team uniforms should look like. “They included students a lot in the process,” said Nicole Monlin, a rising sophomore at Rock Ridge. She admits she was nervous about transferring from John Champe High School to a

new school where she knew very few people but, as she became involved in the decision-making process, she began to feel at home. “As I got more into it, I got more excited. I feel like we really got to make Rock Ridge what it’s going to be.” At Cardinal Ridge, Anderson felt the school became more than just a building last week when teachers came in for their first day and students crowded the hallways to attend an open house where they got guided tours of the building. “It was fantastic. It’s exactly what we’ve been planning for all along,” she said. “We have a vibrancy around the school now that we didn’t have a few weeks ago.” When that first bell rings Tuesday all of

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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 need to train more young people The first group focused on the next in the field of cyber security. This generation computer anti-virus defense summer his company experimented, system that relies on digital ants to patrol under the leadership of new Director networks and “swarm” on abnormalities of Innovation Richard Robinson, with caused by viruses, worms and other mala program to help accomplish that goal. ware. Unlike conventional anti-virus software, 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. “We wanted to see if we could create The second group developed a WiFia program where we could get some real equipped USB dongle to be used for fast value out of high school kids,” Wood said file sharing over local mesh networks. The to an audience gathered at George Washservice, called Double, would work at times ington University’s Ashburn campus Internet connections are slow or down and Friday night where the interns pitched would be faster and more convenient than projects they developed to a panel of Leesburg 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 Academy of Science, said he showed up expect Under questioning from the “Shark ing a “go-get-coffee-for-me internship.” Tank” panel of industry leaders, the anti Robinson said he had experienced frustra- in math and science to hone their talents while He walked away with much more, including virus team was encouraged to avoid the federal tion that too many innovative ideas never make also learning more about creating and marketing some valuable real-world experience. “I learned government as a beachhead client because of it out of the laboratory and too many innovative businesses and the importance of collaboration. everything takes longer than you think it will the years-long procurement process required, businesses struggle to get the support they need. The culmination of the effort was on disand that there will always be hurdles to overcome and the Double team was warned about security 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 37

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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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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.

September 16th, 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. The National Conference Center

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Loudoun County Chamber of Commerce Phone: 571.209.9026 PO Box 1298 Leesburg, VA 20177 www.loudounchamber.org

Race to succeed 17-term Congressman Frank Wolfe seen as Virginia’s most competitive, with outcome helping to decide balance of power in U.S. House of Representatives

ansdowne, VA – Demonstrating the growing significance of Loudoun County as an electoral battleground, the two major party contenders in this year’s 10th Congressional District contest will square off in a live debate on a September 24th in Lansdowne, Virginia. Republican Barbara Comstock and Democrat John Foust will appear before an audience of Loudoun’s top business, government and community leaders in this special Loudoun County Chamber “PolicyMaker Series” event, co-hosted by the Greater Reston and Dulles Regional Chambers of Commerce. Facing a panel of Loudoun business leaders, the Congressional candidates will answer questions that will reveal their positions on the

respective Chambers’ priority business, economic and quality of life issues. “The 10th Congressional District is considered a major swing district by both political parties. Delegate Comstock and Supervisor Foust know that carrying Loudoun County, which comprises half the population and land area of the District, is essential to winning the 10th Congressional District. With so much at stake, this debate offers an unprecedented opportunity for Loudoun’s business leaders to learn where each candidate stands on the important issues that will shape Virginia’s and our nation’s future,” said Tony Howard, President of the Loudoun County Chamber of Commerce.

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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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• ALOHA Mind Math, a provider of mental arithmetic and English reading/ writing after-school programs for children in first-through-fifth grades will celebrate the opening of its new Leesburg center with a formal ribbon-cutting ceremony at 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 6. The center is located at 2 Cardinal Park Drive, Suite 103A.

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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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eesburg Today and Ashburn Today recognized 40 of the area’s up-andcoming business and community leaders during the second annual “40 Under 40” awards dinner on Wednesday, Aug. 20 at 1757 Golf Club in Ashburn. The honorees, all under the age of 40, were chosen from among almost 250 nominations based on their professional accomplishments, community involvement and commitment to Loudoun County. All either live or work in Loudoun. The selection committee consisted of representatives from Leesburg Today, members of the Loudoun Chamber of Commerce’s Young Professionals group, and several 2013 honorees. Scott Hamberger, CEO of Fortessa Tableware Solutions, provided the keynote address during the banquet. “An event such as this tonight serves to

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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• Whitbeck Cisneros McElroy, PC has hired Audrey Lawless to focus on immigration-related matters in the Washington, DC market. “These issues affect a respective demographic in our community and we need to address these matters head on and provide competent representation when needed,” principal attorney John Whitbeck said. Lawless previously served as assistant chief counsel at the Department of Homeland Security, Immigration and Customs Enforcement. She holds a J.D. from Chicago Kent College of Law, a master’s degree in environmental law and policy from Vermont Law School and a bachelor’s degree in Economics from the University of Illinois, ChampaignUrbana. • Old Ox Brewery’s Saison d’Ox earned a gold medal and Black Ox earned a silver medal in their divisions during the Virginia Craft Brewers Cup competition. The results of the competition were announced Aug. 23 at the Virginia Craft Brewers Fest at Devil’s Backbone

Basecamp 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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hen Karl Buckwalter took over as the head football coach at Dominion High School in 2011, he knew he faced an uphill challenge.   Since the school opened in 2003, the Titans had not produced a winning season. That first campaign ended with a 0-10 record, but a 3-7 mark in 2012 showed Buckwalter things were headed in the right direction as he was able to identify key players to help take the program to the next level.   One of those players was Chad Smith. A freshman in 2011, Smith grew with the Titans’ program and helped build it into a success. Dominion finished 7-5 last fall to post its first winning season and gain its first postseason victory.   Now a senior, Smith wants to make Dominion a consistent winner.   “That was a big year for us and our school,” Smith said of 2013. “It spread word throughout the county that we’re trying to fix something here. Dominion hadn’t been known as a football program, but we’re trying to change that. Last year was a big step in doing that, and we’re trying to transition this year to not be a ‘one-year wonder’ team and build off what we did last year.”   Dominion started slow last fall, losing its first two games, before winning four of its next five. A loss at Woodgrove in October left the Titans at 4-4, but they won their final two games to finish the regular season at 6-4 and earn the No. 10 seed in the expanded 16-team Group 4A North Region playoffs.   Travelling to seventh-seeded King George for the opening 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 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 Bill Kamenjar/For Leesburg Today be a better player on the field in terms of recognition of formaDominion senior linebacker Chad Smith has committed to Clemson tions and plays, which allows me to get to the ball carrier even University. quicker.”   Buckwalter also credits Smith for exhibiting the leaderout. He’s the most driven kid I’ve ever coached and he’s pasship traits needed to inspire his teammates.   “Chad has a work ethic like nobody else,” Buckwalter sionate about what he wants to do. He is no different than any said. “He leads by example—first in the weight room, last one other Titan, though. He doesn’t get any special treatment and Continued on Next Page

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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.

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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 postContinued on Next Page

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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

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season 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 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.

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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he wouldn’t have it any other way.”   “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. I want to have that type of reputation where I’m always around the ball carrier. I may not be making the tackle, but I’m right there.   “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. I believe that was a gift from God and I believe wholeheartedly there is a future in football for me.”   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.   “I went down for a visit during the spring of my junior year on an unofficial visit and fell in love with the place,” Smith said of the South Carolina institution. “It’s a beautiful campus. The football program was rising each year and they had a great year [last fall]. They are a great football program and are consistently in the top 10 in the nation. It’s a family environment and that separated Clemson from the others.  “To be able to go to a school like that and play on scholarship is very humbling,” Smith added. “It goes back to all the people who have helped me along the way—all my coaches, Coach Buck, my parents. They have all supported me and helped me through this process, and I couldn’t have done it without them.”   “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, Knicely, the focus of the record is going unex- “Having a personal relationship with him brought him to Loudoun. He met mandolinist France, 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. Continued on Page 44

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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a free introduction to her Faith Inspired Training (FIT) exercise program. Advance registration is required.

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Master Gardener Lecture: Healing With Horticultural Therapy

7:30 p.m., 202 Church St. SE, Room 108, Leesburg. Contact: 703-727-1111 Join members of the public speaking club as they compete for laughs. Event is free and open to the public.

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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.

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6-8 p.m., Walker Performing Arts, 9 Catoctin Circle SW, Leesburg. Contact: 800-969-2603 or www.walkerperformingarts.com Check out the workshops, productions and

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Loudoun Wildlife Landscape for Life

6:45-9 p.m., Morven Park, 17263 Southern Planter Lane, Leesburg. Contact: agarvey@ loudounwildlife.org The first in a five-week series on sustainable gardening shows you how to work with nature wherever you live. Series runs through Oct. 2. Cost is $20. Advance registration is required.

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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

of Mazen Farouki and his wife. Proceeds will help the center treat a significant number of injured birds and animals. Cost is $150 per person, and tables and sponsorships are available. To purchase tickets, contact Franny Crawford at 540-5503057 or go to www.blueridgewildlife. org. 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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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.

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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.

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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 Teagueâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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.

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He was a fixture in Purcellville from the time he returned from the war, running his own business, before working at Hall Funeral Home for more than 60 years. He was also a past member of the Purcellville Volunteer Fire Department and a former Justice of the He is survived by his mother, Marlene MillPeace for the town. In addition, he served on er; his sister Denise; his brother Scott; and the Board of Directors of Ebenezer Cemetery, his nephew and niece, Tristan and Bailey. In Inc. in Bloomfield and was a manager of the addition to his aunts and uncles, he leaves cemetery for a time. behind his other â&#x20AC;&#x153;brothers and sistersâ&#x20AC;?- 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 â&#x20AC;&#x153;Butchâ&#x20AC;? Miller,

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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 â&#x20AC;&#x153;Shortyâ&#x20AC;? 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 1950â&#x20AC;&#x2122;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 1970â&#x20AC;&#x2122;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.

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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 â&#x20AC;&#x153;Billâ&#x20AC;?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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She attended Florida State College. She leaves her family to cherish her memory including her husband, Eric Caplinger, daughter, Katherine Caplinger and son, Adam Caplinger , all of Paeonian Springs, VA, her brothers, Robert & Lisa Lurcott of Melbourne, FL, and William & Lauree Lurcott Flagler Beach, FL; and her father & motherin-law, Frank and Joyce Caplinger of Springfield, VA.

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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.

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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.

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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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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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ceremony attended Monday by Virginia Governor Terry McAuliffe and state agricultural and conservation leaders at Weyer’s Cave in Augusta County marked the inauguration of an innovative state program that both rewards and protects farmers from future state water restrictions—so long as they have a state-approved agricultural Resource Management Plan in place. McAuliffe, who has made promotion of Virginia’s economy one of his leading priorities, said the voluntary program “makes sense for farmers and for Virginia’s ongoing push to keep the Chesapeake and surrounding waters clean.” The plan, developed by the state Soil and Water Conservation District, promotes best conservation practices while also better tracking existing programs and protecting Virginia’s essential natural assets, the governor said, thanking the agricultural and conservation groups that combined to develop the plan. The lure of encouraging the use of conservation and agricultural best management practices is to provide quantifiable credit to farmers for the protections they already have in place through a state-approved resources management plan. In return they are exempt for a nine-year-period from any state and local water restrictions that may occur. Loudoun Rural Resources Coordinator Gary Hornbaker is in his second term on the state Soil and Water Conservation District, having first been appointed in 2008. He sees good things ahead for Loudoun farmers who are serious about developing such a plan. “Every farmer, if they choose to, can develop a resource management plan. The idea is if they install best management practices and agree to keep them all in place, it gives ‘safe harbor’ to the farmer—so he is not affected by any state or local regulations pertaining to water restrictions. “If you do everything you can do to

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