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reached an agreement to close the revenue gap in the two-year state budget that took effect July 1. It will mean less money than expected for almost everything except K-12 education. The deal, expected for action by the General Assembly during this week’s special session, reduces state spending by about 3.5 percent and relies mostly on cuts in new spending and money from the state’s Rainy Day Fund. It leaves a $272 million shortfall in the second year that the governor and legislators will need to work through in the session that

begins in January. “This is how we get things done,” said Del. Tag Greason (R-32), a House budget conferee who represents the Ashburn area. “It was a bipartisan approach with the governor, legislators, Republicans and Democrats just sitting down and saying ‘how are we going to solve the problem?” Talks of finding a compromise started among leaders of the two chambers and the governor a month ago, as soon as new state revenue numbers came out last month show-

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wo months after the fight over Medicaid almost threatened to leave Virginia without an approved budget in time for the start of the fiscal year, lawmakers crossed political lines this week to hammer out a deal to address the state’s $2.4 billion revenue shortfall. Gov. Terry McAuliffe (D) and General Assembly leaders announced Monday that they

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lthough rain dampened some of the activities planned as part of Saturday’s Convoy of Hope event in Leesburg, a steady stream of residents moved through stations set up by community volunteers offering everything from dental exams to family portraits. It was the second year area businesses, churches, government agencies and nonprofit organizations teamed up to organize the event

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eanette Irby is expected to be approved as Loudoun County Circuit Court’s newest judge during the General Assembly’s special session this week. Irby, who has served as Leesburg’s town attorney since 2007, was the only candidate on the docket to be interviewed for the position by the Senate Committee for Courts of Justice and the House Judicial Panel Wednesday. Both chambers of the assembly are slated to approve her appointment, along with more than 30 others, by Friday. There have been whispers in the law community that Irby was Loudoun Bar’s and Loudoun’s state delegation’s top pick for the bench seat, held by Judge Thomas D. Horne for 31 years before he retired last December. But it was only made public when her name was listed on the schedule for

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Mountains of groceries—more than 17 tons of groceries in all—were distributed to families as part of Saturday’s Convoy of Hope event in Leesburg.

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rezoning that was designed to get the teams up and running after VIP pulled out of its 2009 stadium deal in the stalled Kincora development. No hearing date has been set for the lawsuit. As recently as April, VIP CEO Bob Farren said stadium construction work was continuing on and off site. At that time he hoped for a change in a county ordinance that would allow his company, and other businesses, to finance taxable bonds through the EDA. Previously, the county only permitted the issuance of tax-exempt bonds. In considering the request, county supervisors this month opted to not permit taxable bonds for businesses, although they did change the law to allow that financing tool for projects in which the county government is involved. While working to obtain construction financing, VIP has been hit with judgments sought by lenders and contractors, including one for $3.25 million in relation to a loan made by EagleBank in 2013. n

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site of a celebratory stadium groundbreaking in June 2013, but little work followed. In April 2014—when the first crowds of fans were supposed to be settling into their seats to witness the Hounds’ first season—the developers declared the investment group to be in default of the lease terms and set a July 25 deadline to terminate the deal. “This action is [the] Landlord’s attempt to revive the public’s dream of bringing professional baseball and soccer to Loudoun County,” the lawsuit states. One Loudoun’s developers are confident that sports teams would be attracted to the Loudoun market and that a stadium would be a successful community venture; however, they’ve been handcuffed in pursuing those options because VIP continues to claim to be advancing with the project. In addition to seeking to a court order terminating the lease agreement, the lawsuit seeks $500,000 in damages. The lawsuit states the developers spent hundreds of thousands of dollars to complete last year’s fast-track

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he Loudoun Hounds’ leash continues to shorten as the Loudoun Circuit Court has been petitioned to terminate Virginia Investment Partnership’s ground lease for a long-proposed—and long-delayed—minor league sports stadium. The action comes after the investment group promising to bring Atlantic League of Professional Baseball and North American Soccer League teams to the county shuttered its operational office in Sterling and after the Board of Supervisors rejected VIP’s proposal to allow private companies to float taxable bonds through the county’s Economic Development Authority as a way to lock down financing for construction of the 5,500-seat stadium. One Loudoun Holdings LLC last month filed a civil lawsuit seeking a declaratory judgment that VIP defaulted on the requirements of its lease for 11 acres of the 358-acre mixeduse development. That land, at the corner of Rt. 7 and Loudoun County Parkway, was the

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A crowd of residents, local leaders and emergency responders gathered on the Leesburg Town Green last Thursday to reflect on the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks as part of the town’s annual ceremony.

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he Loudoun Board of Supervisors moved quickly Wednesday to enact a new ordinance designed to hold more county government representatives criminally responsible for misusing county assets. Only Supervisor Eugene Delgaudio (R-Sterling), the subject of the grand jury probe that originally identified the need for the legislation, voted against it. The new ordinance makes clear that parttime government employees, officers and agents can be charged with a class one misdemeanor if suspected of using public assets for private or public purposes unrelated to their government duties. Previously, state law allowed only fulltime government employees to face prosecution. The issue came to light after a special grand jury was empaneled to investigate allegations that Delgaudio comingled the operations and personnel in his county-funded constituent support office with those of the national

conservative lobbying organization he leads, the Public Advocate of the United States. After months of investigation, the grand jury did not issue any indictments in the case. However, it did issue a report highlighting several concerns, including that state law did not allow Loudoun supervisors, who are classified as holding parttime positions, to face criminal charges for misusing their office resources. Following the report, a board majority formally censured Delgaudio and took control of his office budget. The board also requested that the General Assembly close the loophole preventing part-time workers from facing prosecution. Del. Randy Minchew (R-10) carried that bill, which ultimately resulted in new authority for localities to voluntarily impose such a safeguard. The law took effect July 1 and the Loudoun board initiated the local ordinance 10 days later. The ordinance was adopted Wednesday following a public hearing, during which there were no speakers. Most supervisors called the action an important step to protect the public trust.

Delgaudio, however, strongly objected. He pointed out that, in addition to the grand jury failing to find criminal wrongdoing, the subsequent Circuit Court recall petition based on claims that he misused his office failed to be supported by evidence and was dismissed. He said the new law would put residents who volunteer their service with the county’s many advisory boards and commissions at unnecessary risk. “All of you have appointed honest people,” he said. Supervisor Matt Letourneau (R-Dulles) said the new law simply puts in place protections most residents already believe to be in force. “This is pretty commonsense stuff,” he said. County Chairman Scott K. York (R-At Large) said the action addresses “a flaw in the law.” However, he said even the new law is flawed because it is not being mandated for localities statewide and because state lawmakers included a provision stating it would not be applicable to the General Assembly. n

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After five months of legal wrangling in Loudoun’s courts, county prosecutors Monday dropped a firearms charge that kept an Ashburn man suspected in three Alexandria killings behind bars for more than six months. Charles Severance, 53, has been held in the Loudoun Adult Detention Center since his arrest in May, following his March 13 arrest in Wheeling, WV, on a charge of possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. He has been transferred to the custody of authorities in Alexandria, where he was indicted last week on three murder charges. Severance’s attorney Edward Ungvarsky repeatedly argued that the Loudoun gun charge was being pursed simply to keep Severance in jail at the request of Alexandria investigators, who until last week had declined to formally identify Severance as a suspect in their murder cases. Severance was denied bond in the case and a trial on the charge was set for a two-day trial beginning Oct. 27. An Alexandria Circuit Court grand jury last week indicted the former Alexandria resident on multiple charges for the February death of Ruthanne Lodato, the November 2013 slaying of Ronald Kirby and the 2003 death of Nancy Dunning. The grand jury indicted Severance on charges of capital murder, use of a firearm in commission of a felony and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon for the death of Lodato, a well-known music teacher; capital murder, use of a firearm in commission of a felony and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon for the death of Kirby, who served as the transporta-

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grade. More recently, the building served as the area’s community center but was closed in 2006 when the Dulles South Multipurpose Center opened in South Riding. In 2008, Friends of the Arcola Community Center formed to advocate a public-private partnership to re-establish community center programs at the site. Through the work of the volunteers, the building earned statewide recognition as an endangered historic site and last year was listed on the national and state registers of historic places. In July, a delegation of Arcola School supporters urged supervisors to reopen community center operations on the site, to provide childcare and adult daycare services. During last Tuesday’s finance committee meeting, supervisors reviewed a staff report that identified several potential uses for the property, including a park, teen center, adult day center, elementary school or parks department maintenance facility. What the staff did not identify was any available funding to devote to the project. Committee Chairman Ralph Buona (R-Ashburn) said no funds are programmed for the Arcola property during the term of the county’s six-year Capital Improvements Plan and there is little capacity to add projects. He made the suggestion, ultimately supported by the panel, to solicit private-sector interest in the property. The full board was expected to consider that recommendation Wednesday. “Do we want to put $13 million of taxpayers’ money into a building that, according to our packet, is in poor condition,” Buona asked. It’s not just funding that is a concern. Supervisor Matt Letourneau (R-Dulles) stressed that nothing should be done with the property until a solution is found for congestion at the nearby Gum Spring Road/Evergreen Mills Road intersection. A traffic study is planned. However, Letourneau agreed with Buona that it made little sense for the county to renovate the school. “The building is too far gone,” he said. Friends of the Arcola Community Center is challenging the county’s cost estimates and urging supervisors not to allow the destruction of one of Loudoun’s few New Deal Public Works Administration projects. The group noted the county’s cost estimates have increased from $1.9 million to $13 million over the past decade. To get a more accurate assessment of the options for adaptive reuse of the building, supporters advocate using $25,000 from an Arcola Center proffer to hire an indeI was tired of reading through pendent consultant to conduct a feasibility study to provide guidance on future capital facility hundreds of jobs listings needs and a strategic estimate for rehabilitation including partnerships, grants that werepublic/private not right for me. and rehabilitation tax credits. to Real-Time Thanks County ChairmanJob Scott K. York (R-At TM Large) indicated support Matching . I found a greatfor that approach during Tuesday’s meeting. Supervisor Janet through hundreds job listingsless job FAST, withofRidge), much Clarke (R-Blue whose district includes the property, also supports efforts to preserve effort! the building. They were expected to propose that course Wednesday, following this newspaper’s deadline. Go to leesburgtoday.com for an update. n

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he powerful possibilities of collaboration were on display during last Wednesday’s Loudoun County Chamber of Commerce State of Innovation in Education forum. The program at the Embassy Suites Dulles North featured remarks by Virginia Secretary of Education Anne Holton, Northern Virginia Community College President Robert Templin and Loudoun County School Board Chairman Eric Hornberger (Ashburn). Each highlighted ways school leaders are pulling Ashburn Today/Norman K. Styer away from traditional bureaucratic restraints From left, Northern Virginia Community College President Robert Templin, Loudoun County School Board Chairman Eric Hornberger (Ashburn), and breaking institutional barriers—even if Virginia Secretary of Education Anne Holton and Mindy Williams, chair the Loudoun Chamber’s Public Policy Committee, spoke at last week’s State of slowly—to better prepare students for the 21st Innovation in Education forum. century workforce. Holton cited work by the General Assem- allowing—and encouraging—teachers and have. business leaders could play an important role bly, led by Del. Tag Greason (R-32), to reform administrators to put their creativity to work, While efforts to move behind the fill- in championing the need for adequate educathe state’s Standards of Learning testing regi- she said. Innovation efforts at the state level in-the-dots assessment tests are advancing, tion funding. men. She said the SOL system does a good include a focus on closing the achievement gap Holton said there are obstacles to continued State leaders must reduce barriers to crejob of identifying failing schools, but doesn’t and working more closely with businesses to progress, including inadequate teacher pay ativity on the local level, encouraging teachers address fixing them. That will come from understand the skills they need employees to and cuts in staffing levels. She said the state’s to experiment with their programs and then Continued on Next Page

Dulles’ ‘Workhorse’ School Expands

n 11,847-square-foot addition to Mercer Middle School was informally dedicated with a ribboncutting ceremony Aug. 27. Principal Bob Phillips, School Board member Jeff Morse (Dulles) and Supervisor Matt Letourneau (R-Dulles) held the oversized scissors and cut a red ribbon to celebrate the completion of the $3.5 million, nine-classroom addition. The addition, built by Keller Brothers of Mt. Airy, MD, raises Mercer’s capacity from 1,178 students to 1,350, close to the capacity of the high school it feeds into, John Champe. “Mercer has been the workhorse of the Dulles District for 10 years,” Morse said, according to a school system press release on the new expansion. Morse noted that the middle school has educated as many as 1,500 students at one time. Despite the size of the school’s enrollment, stu-

dents never thought their school was overcrowded, he said. Mercer’s staff made sure students thrived despite their number. “When you think about that and the size of this facility before this addition, it’s a pretty impressive feat.” Morse also pointed out Loudoun County Public Schools that Mercer served as an From left, Supervisor Matt Letourneau (R-Dulles), Mercer Principal Bob Phillips and School Board member Jeff Morse annex for the freshman class at (Dulles) cut the ribbon on the middle school’s new addition. Freedom High School when it was overcrowded before John Letourneau added. “We want our staff to be able it we were able to get it done a little more cheaply, Champe’s opening. “It wasn’t overcrowded (at Mercer); everything was han- to operate in a space that is not cramped. We and get it done faster. That’s why we’re all standdon’t want you to have to use closets (to teach ing here today.” dled well.” Principal Bob Phillips paraphrased a line Letourneau noted that he and Morse have students) and we know that’s been the case.” Letourneau also thanked Loudoun’ s taxfrom “Field of Dreams” at the opening of the made expanding the number of school seats payers for approving the expansion through a ceremony. “We built this and they’re coming and available in the Dulles District a priority since bond referendum. “We would have found a way they’re coming fast. We’re going to be using all their election in 2011. to fund it one way or the other, but by voting for the classrooms rather quickly.” n “Progress is being made slowly, but surely,”

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do a better job of sharing information about successful ventures, she added. Templin, who this week announced plans to retire next year, said there must be a realignment of the education system to meet today’s global demands. “We can’t do it under this current configuration,” he said. “Loudoun County Public Schools can’t solve the problem by itself.” Templin, who managed the Center For Innovative Technology in Herndon before joining NVCC in 2002, said a key focus must be on how to fill the hundreds of thousands of jobs that will be vacated by retiring baby boomers in coming years. “The smartest strategy is: we can grow our own,” he said. While school districts like Loudoun’s take pride in the high percentage of graduates who attend college, Templin said, that path doesn’t always lead to success. Too often students are pulling out before earning degrees, not studying in the fields needed by employers and ending up under a mountain of debt. NVCC is working to combat those problems by expanding its dual enrollment opportunities. This year, 2,000 high school students— with Loudoun students making up the largest group—are taking college-level courses at their home schools. A goal of promoting advance learning at the high school level is to permit students—as many as 80 percent of graduates—to complete a full year of college coursework while in high school and potentially cutting the cost of their university education by 25 percent. NVCC also is targeting promising 10th and 11th grade students in danger of not going to college for inclusion in a highly structured program leading to guaranteed admission to George Mason University and a debt-free college education. The program has 10,000 students this year, including 2,000 from Loudoun,

and it has an 83 percent graduation rate, Templin noted. Another challenge Templin identified is getting students to study in the right fields— proficiency in the scientific method, engineering and big data. Generating that interest should start at the elementary school level and NVCC is doing that with a growing summer camp program. Hornberger also highlighted the importance of the dual enrollment initiative, pointing out that more than 30 college courses are offered in Loudoun high schools this year and that a partnership with James Madison University has helped Loudoun develop the largest high school GIS program in the state. The school system also has invested in computer science programs in high school and introduced a middle school pilot code-writing program at Blue Ridge Middle School. Referring to school leaders’ commitments to expand STEM and career technical education programs, Hornberger said, “if we are not advancing. We are falling behind.” He said the best solution lies in the opportunities to be offered at the Academies of Loudoun, which will be on November’s ballot for funding. That center—providing new homes for the Academy of Science and the C.S. Monroe Technology Center and establishing a new Academy of Engineering and Technology—will serve as a hub to make advance courses available to many more students. In the audience for the forum, Supervisor Ken Reid (R-Leesburg) noted only 10 percent of applicants for the Academy of Science are accepted into the program. He asked if the School Board would seek more funding to expand the program to accommodate even more before the Academies of Loudoun is built. “We will be asking for more money, of course,” Hornberger said. “The question is will Loudoun County want to pay for it?” n

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ASA astronaut Rick Mastracchio visited Orbital Sciences’ Dulles campus Monday, just a little more than eight months after the company sent its first supplies-filled spaceship to the International Space Station where Mastracchio was stationed for four months. “Thank you for the vehicle,” Mastracchio said. “It was extremely clean and when we were finished, it worked great as a trashcan, as you advised.” Not a bad report for the first customer on the receiving end of the company’s first delivery. Orbital Sciences, which employs 3,500 people and generates about $1.4 billion in revenue per year, is in the midst of a $1.9 billion commercial contract with NASA. The mission of sending the Cygnus vehicle, or Orb-1, was completed Jan. 12, 2014 and Orb-2 was sent to the only micro-lab in space in mid-July. Following each Orb’s completed mission, the Cygnus is designed to burn up in the atmosphere. But it’s not that easy to get the cargo safely to the station. “The space station and Cygnus are orbit-

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• The National Conference Center and West Belmont Place have filled a number of key staff positions. Alan Reynolds, of Purcellville, has been named the new director of food and beverage. A graduate of the Culinary Institute of America Hyde Park, Reynolds joined Dolce Hotels and Resorts as director of food and beverage/executive chef at the GE Leadership Development Center in Crotonville, NY, in 1998. In 2005, he transferred to the IBM Palisades Executive Conference Center in Palisades, NY, where he worked as the assistant general manager. He then went on to work with Dolce’s H Hotel in Midland, MI, as the assistant general manager. Reynolds then relocated to Seaview Hotel and Golf Club in New Jersey as director of operations before becoming director of food and beverage last fall at Reeds at Shelter Haven. Bhavna Venugopal, of Ashburn, is the new director of corporate sales. She most recently served as senior sales manager at the Omni Bedford Springs Resort and Spa in Pennsylvania and was senior sales manager at Lansdowne Resort prior to that. Kelli S. Mueller, of Leesburg, is returning to the NCC staff as the new director of

ing the earth at 17,000 miles an hour, so that’s happening pretty fast in a 0 gravity environment, and you have to come within 10 meters of the station,” Barron Beneski, Orbital’s vice president of communications, said. “So that has to be a very sophisticated spacecraft because the last thing you want to happen is to impact the station, for obvious reasons. “It’s really hard. There’s a tremendous amount of brain power here because this is a knowledge business—you have to know everything about the spacecraft, about how it operates, and it’s the people here on the Loudoun County campus that do that. It’s pretty highprofile for them because it’s restoring capabilities to the United States in space, and we’ve helped with the cargo aspect.” Mastracchio toured the manufacturing building where all the complex systems and parts are built as well as the mission control center for the Cygnus missions. The third resupply mission is scheduled to launch from Virginia’s Wallops Island spaceport Oct. 18. Orbital Sciences also is in talks to merge with Alliant Techsystems Inc. by the end of 2014, which would create about 10,000 more jobs and $3.1 billion more in revenue for Loudoun’s largest private sector employer. conference planning. She is a certified project management professional and a member of the International Association of Exhibitions and Events and holds a bachelor degree in business administration from Morrisville State College and an associate in applied science degree from SUNY College of Agriculture and Technology in Morrisville, NY. • Merritt Properties has begun construction on a speculative 72,900-square-foot flex industrial building at 20700 Loudoun County Parkway in Ashburn. Located at the intersection of Loudoun County Parkway and Marblehead Drive, across from One Loudoun, the building will feature 20-foot clear ceiling heights with typical bay sizes of 2,700 and 3,300 square feet. Building uses will vary from distribution to recreational, to medical care and educational. Merritt expects the project to be completed by January. A surge of data center demand and a lack of Class A flex product in Loudoun prompted the developer to move ahead with the $10 million project. • The next Loudoun Chamber of Commerce Business Growth Seminar will feature e-marketing using Constant Contact. Gina Watkins will lead the program, which begins at 10:30 a.m. Monday, Oct. 6 at the George Washington University’s Virginia Science and Technology Center’s Exploration Hall, 20101 Academic Way, Ashburn. The cost is $25 for members and $40 for non-members. More information at www.loudounchamber.org.

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NASA astronaut Rick Mastracchio, right, at Orbital Sciences’ Dulles campus Monday.

“As I talk to my neighbors, they always ask what goes on behind those grey walls at Orbital—it’s kind of mysterious,” Beneski added. “Loudoun

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Passenger Counts Down At National, Dulles Airports

otal passenger counts were down at Northern Virginia’s two main airports in July, compared with the previous year, as carriers continue to sort out their expansion and contraction at Reagan National and Dulles airports. The passenger total of 2.03 million at Dulles was down 2.5 percent, and the total of 1.8 million at Reagan National was down 1.9 percent, according to figures reported Sept. 15 by the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority. Figures account for both arriving and departing passengers. At Dulles, the year-over-year decline was precipitated largely by cutbacks in domestic activity from dominant United (down 5.6 percent from a year before) and Delta (down 12.3 percent). International travel was up 4.2 percent from a year before, resulting in part from new Air China service to Beijing, significant increases for TACA and Austrian and a more modest increase for United. United’s total market share of 64.1 percent of passengers at Dulles, including regional affiliates, was down from 69.4 percent a year before. It was followed by the merging American and US Airways (4.9 percent), Delta (3.7 percent) and Southwest (2.6 percent). At Reagan National, the combined American and US Airways retained their dominant position, but saw total passenger counts down 9 percent from a year ago. Those two airlines, which will continue to operate separately for another year, were forced to divest some of their

takeoff and landing slots in order to win regulatory approval for their merger. The decline for American/US Airways at Reagan National largely was offset by increases in passenger totals for Southwest (up 26.8 percent), JetBlue (25.9 percent) and Delta (7.7 percent). American and US Airways controlled 55.2 percent of passenger totals at National in July, down from 59.8 percent a year before, followed by Delta (15.8 percent), United (8.8 percent), JetBlue (7.8 percent) and Southwest/AirTran (6.5 percent). For the year-to-date through July, passenger totals were 12 million at Reagan National, down 0.6 percent from the same period in 2013, and 12.4 million at Dulles, down 2.8 percent. Combined, the passenger count of 24.4 million was off 1.7 percent from a year before. At the region’s third major airport, Baltimore-Washington International Thurgood Marshall, passenger activity for July of 2.16 million was down 0.2 percent from the previous year. Southwest and AirTran, which have merged but will be flying under separate flags through December, remain the powerhouse at that airport, recording just under 71 percent of passengers in July. Reagan National and Dulles are owned by the federal government and operated by the airports’ authority. BWI is owned and operated by the state of Maryland. Complete passenger data can be found at www.mwaa.com. n

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to the region finals and Jackson, entering his first full season as a wide receiver, hoped he could help the team take that next step to state recognition.  Jackson’s dreams ended in the first quarter of Loudoun County’s first game at Fauquier. The speedy receiver was tackled hard and broke his left collarbone, leaving him

inactive for the next seven games. In his absence, the Raiders struggled for consistency and their season ended with a disappointing loss to Woodgrove in the first round of the Group 4A North Region playoffs.   But Jackson’s ability to return from his injury before the end of last season was an inspiration to the Raiders and himself. Despite missing seven games, he finished the year fifth on the Raiders with 20 receptions for 323 yards.  “When [the doctors] told us what happened and he would have surgery the very next day, we thought there was no way [Antonio] would be back,” Loudoun County head coach Todd Hill said. “But he told us, ‘Coach, I will be back before the season is over. I will not let the team down.’ He got through his surgery, hit the weight room and started working out, and by God, he was back by game nine. “It definitely affected the team as a whole, but especially the receivers,” Hill said of Jackson’s absence. “We hit a lull toward the end of the season last year and just weren’t getting anywhere, for various reasons, in the passing game. But his return was a big spark to the offense.” “In my mind, I always knew that I would come back,” Jackson said. “When I first got injured, they told me my season was over. But once I started the rehab process, I started to speed things up and they said I could possibly be back for the last few games. I was just trying to get back as fast as I could to help my team win games. We were struggling in a couple of games and I wanted to help.”   “That is a small example of how dedicated he is and how hard he works,” Hill

Friday, Sept. 12 Briar Woods 52, Loudoun County 14 Broad Run 55, Heritage 6 Tuscarora 42, Loudoun Valley 7 Stone Bridge 42, Langley 14 Dominion 62, Freedom 0 John Champe 21, Potomac Falls 16 OFF – Park View, Woodgrove

THIS WEEK’S GAMES Thursday, Sept. 18 Park View at Loudoun County, 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 19 John Champe at Woodgrove, 7 p.m. Dominion at Heritage, 7 p.m. Briar Woods at North Stafford, 7 p.m. Marshall at Freedom, 7 p.m. Potomac Falls at Loudoun Valley, 7 p.m. Tuscarora at Martinsburg (W. Va.), 7 p.m. Broad Run at Stone Bridge, 7:30 p.m. added. “Stepping on and off the field, he challenges himself and his teammates. He’s always on the field with a smile. He has a great attitude and just wants to be a part of it, any way he can help us. He’s just the type of kid you want on your team.”   Jackson joined the Loudoun County varsity team midway through the 2012 season and got the opportunity to play with his older brother, Isaiah, who was a senior tight end for the Raiders. County advanced to the Group AA Region II playoffs and knocked off cross-town rival Tuscarora before falling to eventual state champion Briar Woods in the region final.   Jackson had five catches and a touchdown in that playoff victory over Tuscarora and looked forward to a huge season in 2013. Now, he understands how everything can be taken away at a moment’s notice and he has a new outlook for his senior campaign.   “I try to just take every game one game at a time,” Jackson said. “I try to play my hardest every game because you never know what is going to happen. It has driven me more this year and I’m more motivated to do well and Continued on Next Page

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help my team to the best of my ability.”   This season, the 6-foot-2, 180-pound Jackson leads Loudoun County (2-1 as it heads into Thursday’s contest versus Park View in Leesburg) with 13 receptions for 258 yards and six touchdowns. He also has returned two punts for scores.   Jackson had eight catches for 82 yards in County’s 52-14 loss to Briar Woods last week. Trailing 17-14 at halftime, the Raiders had an opportunity to take the lead on their first drive of the second half, but they turned the ball over on downs at the Falcons’18-yard line. Briar Woods scored on its ensuing possession and pulled away to the victory. “It really changed momentum,” Jackson said of County not scoring on that first second-half drive. “For our team, we didn’t get down on ourselves, but we knew we missed a big opportunity by not scoring on that drive. It was definitely a lesson learned. When you lose a game, you have more to fix than when you win. We saw things we can improve on and fix.”   Jackson’s relationship with senior quarterback Tae Crews-Naylor is a big key to Loudoun County’s success. The pair have grown up together, playing youth football together since age 6, and Crews-Naylor moved into Jackson’s neighborhood three years ago.   “It helps a lot that we’re so close because it translates onto the field,” Jackson said. “We go practice every weekend that we can, throwing the ball in the street or working on routes. It helps to have that connection on the field.

Some things come easier when you have that connection.”   A success in the classroom as well as on the field, Jackson hopes to continue his football career at Fordham University in New York next season. Jackson, who placed fifth in the high jump at the Group 4A State Championships last June, also hopes he might be able to continue his track and field career.   “He’s a strong student and he loves their academics,” Hill said of Fordham. “He’s had a lot of schools talk to him and he’s keeping some options open, but I think right now that’s what he wants to do.”   “It’s always been my dream to play in college,” Jackson said. “Fordham is that dream school of mine. It’s in the top 50 in the nation for business, which is what I want to study, and the football team is also nationally ranked in FCS [NCAA Division I Football Championship Subdivision]. It’s kind of the best of both worlds. You can play on a good football team and also get a good education.”   For the moment, though, Jackson and the Raiders have a more direct focus.   “Our team goal is always to make the playoffs and make a run for the state championship,” Jackson said. “As a team, we want to be more sound and more balanced. Last year, we weren’t as good with the running game, so we had to focus on the pass and depend on that. Now, this year, we have some young guys and are more balanced. We want to show everyone we can compete with the best and make a run in the playoffs.”   n

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here was a time when Loudouners hungry for arts and culture had to head east as far as Washington, DC. But logging in miles is no longer a must. Weekends are often chock full of choices, and this fall is brimming with events in classical and contemporary music, theater, dance and the visual arts. This weekend (Sept. 20-21) offers tons of choices for art lovers. Downtown Leesburg will be bustling with visitors to the town’s third annual Fine Arts Fair. This free outdoor festival features skilled artisans and their creations in painting, sculpture, jewelry, photography, woodworking, glass, fiber art and more at the corner of King and Market streets. Also this weekend, the second in a series of concerts at Hillsboro’s historic Old Stone School features Baritone Kevin Frey and Soprano Grace Srinivasan under the direction of George Washington University’s Neil Weston. The series continues with Sunday concerts in November and December. The Old Stone School also will host folk rock legend Iain Matthews for a performance (with optional bistro dinner) Friday, Sept. 19. (See “Get Out” for details on both concerts). Hillsboro concert organizers’ use of the historic school as a concert venue while raising

Brett Mason’s “Blue Mountain” is one of many works on display at downtown Leesburg’s third annual Fine Art Festival Sept. 20-21.

lies to the pleasure of live orchestral music. The program features selections from the movies “Pirates of the Caribbean” and “Hook” as well as “The Snow White Fantasy” and the “Sleeping Beauty Waltz.” Children (and orchestra members) are invited to attend in costume. “It’s a great way to get everybody acclimated to the symphony “speak” at the beginning of the season and a big bang to start off with. We get the opportunity to introduce the rest of the season for people to start marking their calendars,” said Maestro Mark McCoy, who hopes that parents attending with their children will come back for concerts later in the season including a “Sax and Shostakovich” program in November, a holiday concert in DecemAshburn Today/File Photo ber and an all-Mozart program in Since the Leesburg Fine Arts Fair launched in 2012, it’s been a hit. This weekend’s event is expected to draw thou- January. McCoy underscored that sands of art lovers to downtown Leesburg. the symphony board has re-evaluated pricing for its family concerts in September and March: children But those concerts serve up just the openfunds for its restoration takes a page from the 12 and under are free, and ticket prices have Waterford Concert Series, now in its 20th year, ing notes for classical music aficionados. known for bringing world class performers to The Loudoun Symphony launches its been reduced for adults and teens. “We’re hoping to continue on the tradition the village. This fall’s concert series at Water- 2014-2015 season with a pair of lighthearted, of great family concerts,” McCoy said. “We’re family-friendly concerts Sept. 27 in Ashburn ford’s Old School includes J. Reilly Lewis and the Washington Bach Consort Oct. 19 and the and Sept. 28 in Purcellville (loudounsymphony. trying to make it a little more affordable so both Daedalus Quartet Nov. 9 (www.waterfordfoun- org). The afternoon concerts, with a pirates and parents can attend and bring their children and princesses theme, are designed to expose fami- their teenagers and get as many people exposed dation.org).

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to the symphony as possible.” The Loudoun-based Master Singers of Virginia officially starts its 2014-2015 season with a series of holiday concerts in early December (www.msva.org). But music lovers can get a taste of the upcoming season at the group’s fall fundraiser Oct. 26 at Stone Tower Winery southwest of Leesburg, featuring selections from its upcoming season. The 28-member group, directed by Erik Jones, is a select, auditioned ensemble focusing on 20th and 21st centuries’ choral works. The group celebrates its 20th anniversary this year, and the upcoming season features favorite pieces from past seasons. “While we put some lighter stuff in there, we tend more toward the esoteric stuff you’re not normally going to hear on the radio,” said Don Young, the group’s president and a singer in the ensemble for 11 years. “It’s unique material.” The Leesburg-based Loudoun Chorale also starts its season Dec. 6 with a pair of holiday concerts (loudounchorale.org). That group does not require auditions and is currently looking for music lovers to join its ranks. The Loudoun Ballet Company celebrates a milestone anniversary this year. The company opens its 25th season with its fall production, “Evening in White” Oct. 4 and 5 at Broad Run High School in Ashburn (www.loudounballet. org). The production features original choreography from LBC staff and collaborators. The centerpiece of the performance will be the LBC premiere of Act II of the classic ballet Giselle. The pre-professional, production-oriented Continued on Page 30

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5:30-7:30 p.m., George Washington University, Ashburn Campus School of Nursing, Local fiber artist Lauren Kingsland will be on hand for the opening of her show “Healing Journey — Personal Transformation in the Presence of Cancer” made up of quilts inspired by her time as a visiting artist at Lombardi Cancer Center.

“Fall for the Book” Reading: Charles Todd

7 p.n., Cascades Library, 21030 Whitfield Place, Potomac Falls. Contact: http://Library. Loudoun.gov Todd will discuss his historical mystery, “An Unwilling Accomplice” about a World War I battlefield nurse whose career is in jeopardy when a murder is committed on her watch.

Senior Center of Leesburg Hoedown

11 a.m.-2 p.m., Senior Center of Leesburg, 102 North St. NW, Leesburg. Contact: 703-7715156 Dress in western duds and get ready for a great time with music provided by Dan Chute. Cost is $3 for members, $6 for non-members.

Healing Conference

6-10 p.m., Best Western Hotel and Conference Center, 726 E. Market St., Leesburg. Contact: http://beckdvorak.eventbrite.com Becky Dvorak presents a two-day training on faith-inspired healing. Conference continues 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Sept. 20. Tickets are $75 and include materials and lunch on Saturday. Advance registration is required.

Live Music: Jim Counter

5-8 p.m., Dry Mill Winery, 18195 Dry Mill Road, Leesburg. Contact: www.drymillwine. com Counter has opened for a long list of big names in the country music scene with his blend of pop, rock and R&B covers and originals.

Saturday, Sept. 20 Bluemont Fair

10 a.m.-5 p.m., Bluemont. Contact: bluemontfair.org Food, music, children’s activities, crafts and more at one of western Loudoun’s most popular annual events. Admission is $5. Children 10 and under are free.

Harvest Moon Barn Dance

7-11 p.m. (doors open at 6:30 p.m.), Hampton Hill Barn, 15270 Loyalty Road, Waterford. Contact: www.lwruritans.org This annual event sponsored by the Lovettsville-Waterford Ruritans features music from Janet Emma and Seven West, silent auction, table games and a cash bar. Tickets include a barbecue dinner from Big Mike’s. Tickets are $25 in advance, $35 at the door. Proceeds benefit Loudoun Therapeutic Riding and other nonprofits.

Artists Reception

5-8 p.m., Arts in the Village Gallery, 1601 Village Market Blvd. SE, Suite 116. Contact: www. artsinthevillage.com September’s “Worldly Inspirations” show features photographer Mary Louise Ravese and jewelry artist Dana Jansen. Event is free and open to the public.

Lucketts Proud Pooch Show

10 a.m., Lucketts Community Center, 42361 Lucketts Road, Leesburg. Contact: 703-771-5281 This low-key, friendly dog show includes awards for biggest, smallest, best costume and more. Entry fee is $5 per category or $10 for all categories. Participants may call to register in advance or arrive at 9:45 for same-day registration.

Bluegrass Concert: Larry Stephenson

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3-6 p.m., 44933 George Washington Blvd., Suite 110, Ashburn. Contact: www.ashburnsewing.com The popular Ashburn sewing studio celebrates a new season and a new location. Check out the space and offerings including classes, workshops and after school programs.

11 a.m.-4 p.m., Dulles International Airport. Contact: www.planepull.com Event features 70 teams competing to pull an Airbus plane to benefit Special Olympics, along with a children’s truck pull, live music, a car show, military and civilian aircraft exhibits and more. Parking and admission are free.

Rotary Pig Roast

5-9 p.m., Loudoun County Fairgrounds, 17558 Dry Mill Road, Leesburg. Contact: www. leesburgdaybreak.org Leesburg Daybreak Rotary hosts its eighth annual pig roast. A $100 ticket includes two dinners, raffle ticket, live music, beer and wine, children’s games and entertainment. $30 mealonly tickets are also available. Proceeds go to scholarships and a range of local charities.

Live Music: The Skip Castro Band

7:30 p.m. doors open, 8:30 p.m. music begins. Tally Ho Theatre, Leesburg. Contact: tallyholeesburg.com A fun evening of R&B, swing and more from this Charlottesville-based quartet. Tickets are $19 in advance. Continued on Page 29

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7:30 a.m.-2 p.m., Verizon Campus, 22001 Loudoun County Parkway, Ashburn. Contact: www.loudoun.gov/electronics Recycling staff from the Loudoun County Department of General Services will be on hand to collect and recycle electronics. Hazardous waste (batteries, inks/toners, mercury bulbs); units containing fluid (such as motors and pumps containing fluid); refrigerators and freezers; medical waste; and radioactive material such as X-ray equipment will not be accepted.

7:30 p.m. doors open, 8:30 p.m. music begins. Tally Ho Theatre, Leesburg. Contact: tallyholeesburg.com Eclectic funk from this Chicago-based quintet. Tickets are $10 in advance, $15 at the door.

10 a.m.-6 p.m., Market and King streets, Leesburg. Contact: www.paragonartevents.com Downtown Leesburg turns into an outdoor art gallery at this annual event. Visitors can view and purchase art in a range of media including painting, jewelry, sculpture, photography, woodworking, ceramics, fiber art and more. Admission is free.

Holy Cross Lutheran Church, 1090 Sterling Road, Herndon. Contact: 703-435-8377 Stephenson is known for his high tenor voice and mandolin mastery. Tickets are $15, free for children 12 and under.

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Old Stone School Classical Concert

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Conversations In History Lecture Series: James Monroe

1-5 p.m., Dry Mill Winery, 18195 Dry Mill Road, Leesburg. Contact: www.drymillwine. com

Open Mic

6:30-9:30 p.m., The Q Company, 17 Catoctin Circle SE, Leesburg. Contact: www.lennysjukejoint.com. Local musician Lenny Burridge hosts this open mic event at the popular Leesburg barbecue restaurant.

Thursday, Sept. 25 Western Loudoun Lead Share Mixer

5:30-7:30 p.m., LoCo Joe’s Coffee, 550 E. Main St., Purcellville. Contact: 540-338-0551 The public is invited to this event featuring motivational speaker Geno Stampora.

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3 p.m., Mt. Zion Church, 40309 John Mosby Hwy., Aldie. Contact: www.mosbyheritagearea. org Scott Harris, executive director of the James Monroe Museum in Fredericksburg, discusses Monroe’s life and legacy. Tickets are $10 for adults, free for students. Event is sponsored by the Mosby Heritage Area Association and NOVA Parks

6 p.m. doors open, 7 p.m. music begins. Tally Ho Theatre, Leesburg. Contact: www. audreyassad.com Contemporary Christian music from the Nashville-based artist. Tickets are $15 in advance, available at the artist’s website.

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2 p.m., Thomas Balch Library, 208 W. Market St., Leesburg Contact: 703-737-7195 Richard Hite, state record coordinator for the Rhode Island State Archives, helps family historians avoid traps and separate fact from fiction in family legends. Event is free but advance registration is recommended.

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company holds open auditions for all productions, but is affiliated with the Loudoun School of Ballet, where most of the female dancers train. More and more, said company chairman Mark Nachajski, the company routinely brings in professional male dancers to partner with its female dancers (who range from eighth grade through high school) for performances. The company will perform its 25th full-length production of “The Nutcracker” Dec. 19-21 in South Riding. “We’ve raised the level of experience [to offer] a quality performance without having to drive into the city,” Nachajski said. If classical music is not your thing, don’t worry. As many have noticed, the contemporary music scene in downtown Leesburg and, increasingly, downtown Purcellville, is thriving. This fall brings a number of big names to the Tally Ho, the former movie theater now closing out its second year as a first-class music venue. Upcoming concerts like 10000 Maniacs (Oct. 3), Pure Prairie League (Oct. 11) and Average White Band (Oct. 24.) are sure to draw crowds from all over the metropolitan DC region. DC-based Chaise Lounge, originally slated to play the Tally Ho this summer, makes its debut Nov. 1. The Tally Ho’s fall schedule also includes a long list of affordably priced shows from emerging artists and high-quality tribute bands www. tallyholeesburg.com. Meanwhile, to the west, the increasingly popular Buncearoo concert series (www.buncearoo.com) brings seasoned performers to Purcellville’s Catoctin Creek Distilling Company and Adroit Theory Brewing. Fall shows at Catoctin Creek include singer/songwriters Luke Brindley and Christ Ayer (Sept. 26) and rock artist Pat McGee (Nov. 14), while singer/songwriter Tony Lucca plays the recently opened Adroit Theory Brewing Nov. 15. Also on the horizon, Leesburg’s Spanky’s Shenanigans hosts a second Cancer Can Rock benefit concert Saturday, Sept. 27, featuring local

favorites including Todd Wright, Michael Sheppard, Cal Everett, Tommy Gann, Prescott Engle, Johnny Kasun and Stilson Greene. Loudoun visual artists Jill Evans-Kavaldjian, president of the Loudoun Arts Council (www. loudounarts.org), whose mission is to promote the development of all disciplines of the arts in the county, and manager of the Round Hill Arts Center, said that while Loudoun has always had a solid arts community, artists and arts organizations are getting better about reaching the community at large (www.roundhillartscenter.org). “We’re all getting better about marketing ourselves and getting the word out,” she said. “[LAC is] assembling a new board with a lot of energy and trying to fit into the community in new ways.” Along with the council’s Arts in the Village co-op gallery (www.artsinthevillage.com), which celebrates its second anniversary this month and features an artists’ reception Sept. 20, the LAC recently launched its Artists in Schools initiative, bringing visiting artists to local public school classrooms and is actively involved in Leesburg’s monthly First Friday events, highlighting established galleries like Photoworks (www. photowork.net) and ArtSquare (www.loudounartsquare.org). Other upcoming events include a sale of monster-themed works at Leesburg’s Inksanity Tattoo Company Oct. 18 and the third annual Think Outside the Box exhibit featuring works incorporating cardboard or pasteboard boxes, opening Oct. 11 at Round Hill Arts Center. RHAC also will offer family oriented activities on Fridays this fall, including a free drum circle every third Friday featuring instructor Jona Masiya and monthly family art nights including ceramic pumpkins in September, Halloween wigs in October and totem poles in November. Evans-Kavaldjian said she’s also particularly excited about the new season at Franklin Park Arts Center outside Purcellville (www.franklinparkartscenter.org). Since its opening in 2008, the center has succeeded in bringing in big name acts as well as providing a high quality home for local productions.

This season at Franklin Park includes performances by local music therapist, performer and director Tom Sweitzer, the Buzz McCafferty Quartet (as part of the venue’s new jazz series), Clark Hansbarger’s “Dream of a Good Death” show (part Civil War folk opera, part multimedia history lecture) and jazz and swing from the Franklin Park Big Band, zydeco/blues from the Crawdaddies, contemporary dance from Jazz & Co., and singer/ songwriter Andrew McKnight. For theater and comedy lovers, productions include shows from the popular all-ages Last Ham Standing improv group, a show from the famed Capitol Steps comedy revue, VSA of Loudoun’s creative medley show including dance, theater and music, and Loudoun Lyric Opera’s production of The Pirates of Penzance. Families will undoubtedly be flocking to Main Street Theatre’s production of “Oliver,” which runs Oct. 31-Nov. 9 at Franklin Park, and the center’s regular children’s productions on weekday mornings, including Dino Rock and Barefoot Puppets (mainstreettheaterproductions.org). Family oriented productions are big with many area theater companies. Leesburg-based Walker Performing Arts will produce its all-ages production of “Freezing” in November (walkerperformingarts.com). Meanwhile, Loudoun’s StageCoach Theatre Company, which regularly produces works for young audiences, has also found a niche in adult-oriented murder mysteries. This fall, the company launches a dinner theater production of an original piece “Monsters Undercover” for ages 13 and up at Leesburg’s Westpark Golf Club Oct. 24 and 25 and Nov. 1 at Carradoc Hall. StageCoach will also offer a dramatic ghost tour at Notaviva Vineyards near Hillsboro Oct. 30 and 31 (stagecoachtc.com). So whether you’re looking for a fun evening out with the family, a calming evening of classical music, a sophisticated gallery show, an energetic rock show, a good laugh or a good scare, Loudoun’s burgeoning arts scene has got you covered. n

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IT IS ORDERED that the creditors of and all other interested in the estate do show cause, if any they can, on the 3rd day of October, 2014, at 10:00 AM before this Court at its courtroom, against the payment and delivery of the Estate of William P. Lowe, deceased, to the distributes and creditors as set forth in the proposed Final accounting with or without refunding bonds as the court prescribes. AND IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that this Order be published once per week for two successive weeks. ENTERED this 5th day of September, 2014 Joanne S. Alper, Judge WE ASK FOR THIS: Robert E. Sevila, VSB No. 9189 Sevila, Saunders, Huddleston & White, P.C. P.O. Box 678 Leesburg, Virginia 20178-0678 (703) 777-5700 (703) 771-4161 Fax Counsel for Michael J. Lowe, Administrator 9/11 & 9/18/14

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While living and working in Leesburg, Va., John was the consummate volunteer always willing to lend help where required. He was the broadcaster for LCHS for Friday Night Football for over 25 years. He was a Member of the Jaycees.

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John B. Murphy, Jr

John B. Murphy, Jr. 77, of Leesburg, VA,passed away on Sunday, September 7, 2014.

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After leaving the United States Air Force, Mr. Murphy worked for the Federal Aviation Administration for 33 years as an Air Traffic controller, before retiring in 1987.

Possibly his biggest impact on Leesburg, Loudoun, and the State of VA was his cocreation of Central Loudoun Little League in 1967. Mr. Murphy served as President, Secretary, Umpire Consultant, and Manager/Coach and as a Board member at various times while affiliated with the League from 1967 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 2011. Johnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s dedication to the youth of Leesburg, northern Virginia and the Little League community is obvious from his over 40 years of volunteering. He helped Central Loudoun Little League prosper as the community grew and helped plan the development of new field complexes and identifying location where the players could compete currently known as Founders Fields. He spent countless hours behind the scenes traveling throughout Virginia training other volunteers. Creating great learning and training environments that produced many exceptional adults involved today. He also instilled the sense of volunteerism and â&#x20AC;&#x153;giving backâ&#x20AC;? to the community, which is seen in his children, and grandchildren who are participating in Little League and youth sports around the country currently. His successes as an administrator and umpire have left their mark on many that have worked beside and with him. This can been seen in his selection to umpire in several State, Southeastern Region and World Series tournaments. He is an Honored member of the Va. Little League Hall of Fame, Dulles Little League and Central Loudoun Little League Hall of Fame. Along with many of his colleagues, is also an honoree in the Virginia Little League Museum. He leaves his family to cherish his memory including his wife Mary Suzanne Murphy, four children, John III â&#x20AC;?Bunkyâ&#x20AC;? and his wife Heide of Ashburn, Brian Keith and his wife Dina of Cheasapeake, VA, Mary Elizabeth â&#x20AC;&#x153;Bethâ&#x20AC;? and her husband Doug Curry of St. Augustine, FL, Susan Patricia Murphy â&#x20AC;&#x153;Patâ&#x20AC;?of Leesburg, VA; his sister, Kathleen Lundquist of CA, 12 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren.

Friends called on Thursday, September 11, 2014 from 6 to 9 pm at the Loudoun Funeral Chapel, 158 Catoctin Circle, SE, Leesburg, VA.

and brothers/sisters and their families, magical times for the entire Proko family. After a debilitating work-related accident dating back to the early 60â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, Dan retired in 1985 to face a string of medical challenges.

A Funeral Mass was held on Friday, September 12, 2014 at 1:30 pm at St. John the Apostle Growing up in the city, Dan loved the outCatholic Leesburg, VA. doors and country livingâ&#x20AC;Śfishing, hunting, weekends at their mountain log cabin, quiet Interment followed in Leesburg Union times at the lake, cooking, and shopping for Cemetery, Leesburg, VA, with military hon- good deals. Dan knew his way around the ors. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations tools, and he would often putter around fixmay be made to Loudoun Interfaith Relief or ing small engines as a hobby, after retiring. to Catholic Charities of Loudoun. Dan supported Christ the Redeemer Church in Sterling, VA during their annual fundraisPlease share condolences with the family at er carnival, running the chicken BBQ stand www.LoudounFuneralChapel.com with his special sauce, using help from his coworkers and family. He would negotiate special discounts for the supplies from vendors Daniel Alphonse Proko, SR. to keep the profits higher, with proceeds goDaniel Alphonse Proko, Sr. of Leesburg, Vir- ing to the church. Normally, the BBQ stand ginia passed away on September 6, 2014 at had the highest profit margin, of which Dan was always proud. He cooked many batches the age of 82, due to natural causes. of his Carolina and Redneck BBQ sauces On June 13, 1932, Dan was born in Worces- over the years, and his distribution network ter, MA, to Anna (Blazko) and Julius Pro- consisted of his supportive friends, family, kopowich, both ethnic Poles who had im- and doctors and nurses. migrated to the US during the early 1900â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. Dan had 8 siblings and was eighth in the Pro- One of his favorite pastimes was spending kopowich line-up: Alphonse, Stacia, Vitella, time with his work buddies at reunion lunchJulius, Jane, Joseph, Lucien, (Daniel), and es and picnics, or hunting and fishing at the Annie. He is survived by his sister, Jane (87), cabin, where the â&#x20AC;&#x153;war storiesâ&#x20AC;? would start to flow. His â&#x20AC;&#x153;work hard/play hardâ&#x20AC;? at the cabin who still lives in Worcester. and lake passed his parentsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; work ethic to his The Prokopowichâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s were a traditional Cath- children, surrounding them with a life experience bolstered with his most trusted and olic family. Julius worked for US Steel, and best of friends. Until the end, these â&#x20AC;&#x153;silent Anna raised the children. Danâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s parents were heroesâ&#x20AC;? supported Dan with visits to boost hardworking and instilled this ethic into their his morale during his lengthy hospital recuchildren, to be responsible and fiercely selfperation periods. reliant. Danâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s mother used to tell him, â&#x20AC;&#x153;No money, no funny!â&#x20AC;? in her broken English. The 90â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s arrived with many challenges. In All of the children were successful in and 1990, Dan and Shirley lost their daughter contributed to a diverse set of communities. Rosalie due to complications from Leukemia, All of the sons proudly served in various ac- which had a great impact on the entire famtive or guard military roles, including combat ily. Further, in 1991, while gardening at their tours during WWII and Vietnam. retirement lake home, Shirley suffered an aneurysm, which hampered her mobility and After a short stint in the Air Guard, Dan dramatically altered her personality, as well joined the US Air Force in 1950 and served as her near-term memory. After saving her at Nouasseur, Morocco, where Strategic Air life, for over the next two decades, Dan was Command had a forward deployment base by her side at every waking moment to help with the B-47/Stratojet and the huge B-36/ her every step of the way, along with the dePeacemaker. After achieving the rank of Staff votion of her children, to ensure Shirley had Sergeant, Dan returned stateside to change adult companionship for her comfort and careers, seeking training and job opportuni- safety. This allowed Shirley and her grandchildren to know each other, even to get reties in the emerging field of â&#x20AC;&#x153;computersâ&#x20AC;?. acquainted in some ways, and giving 20 more This led to Dan taking a job with the Central years to travel and experience her family in Intelligence Agency as a communications/ retirement. Both Shirley and Dan loved to crypto technician, where his initial involve- dote on their grandchildren. Shirley passed ment was with the early U-2 AQUATONE recently in January, 2013, a huge loss for Dan program. Supporting this program meant and his family. deployments to Nevada, Alaska, and bases in the Far East. It was during this time one of Dan is survived by his three children and his best friends, and later his best man, intro- their spouses: Eugene (Corinna), Danny duced him to Shirley Prendergast, whom he (Renee Remick), and Rita (Wes) Driskill; six later married in 1956, after a two-year court- grandchildren (Jake, David, Daniel, Natalie, Nicholas, and Michael Trent); and three ship. She remained the love of his life. great-grandchildren (Ryan, Abigail, and By 1957, they started a family with four Emma). children (Eugene, Danny, Rosalie, and Rita). Now, Dan loved to travel and see the world; however, it was clear Dan going overseas for U-2 deployments, alone, wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t Shirlâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s idea of raising a family. By 1960, Dan began a series of overseas Cold War support assignments, taking the family to England, Germany, and Australia. Living overseas provided the family with outstanding and unique opportunities for cultural interactions and making new friends during the 60â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s and 70â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. Between overseas assignments, Dan would take his family every year to summer reunions in Worcester and Cape Cod, to visit his mom

deep appreciation to the staff at the Inova Loudoun Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Leesburg, VA for their dedication to Dan and Shirley.

David Richard Dinterman Sr.

David Richard Dinterman Sr., born October 18, 1931, of Lovettsville, VA, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 11, 2014 at his residence. He is survived by his wife, June Rollins Dinterman; children, Peggy Lee Dinterman, David Richard Dinterman Jr. (Christine), John Rollins Dinterman (Tammy), Robert Michael Dinterman (Tricia); grandchildren, Jonathan (Tricia), Adam (Ashli), J.W. (Robin) and Kylee; great-grandson, Jacob; brother, Ronald Miller (Gale) and aunt, Ruby Anderson. David will be remembered by special friends, Roger (Cindy) Thompson, Randy (Dottie) Coates, John & Gina Mann, along with their children, Jonathan, Jordan (Lauren), Dominic and Lily. Following Davidâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s wishes, no funeral services will be held. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Capital Caring Hospice, 24419 Millstream Drive Aldie, VA 20105 or Lovettsville Fire and Rescue, P.O. Box 123 Lovettsville, VA 20180.Please share condolences with the family at www.LoudounFuneralChapel.com.

Dan Alan McCord

Dan Alan McCord, 66, of Sterling, VA, passed away on Saturday, September 13, 2014 at his residence after an extended illness. Born on February 15, 1948 in Norton, Kansas he was the son of the late Francis Elery McCord and the late Janice Adele Brown McCord.

Dan graduated from Yorktown High school in Arlington County in 1966 then went on to attend Fort Hays State College in Kansas. He retired from the Department of Interior, US Geological Survey in 2004 with more than 30 years of service. Dan was a life member and former president of the Sterling Volunteer Rescue Squad and a member of Common Ground The family received guests from 5 to 8 Church in Leesburg. He was an avid athlete and p.m. on Friday, September 12, 2014 at Adgymnast and enjoyed skiing and volleyball. ams-Green Funeral Home, 721 Elden Street, Herndon, VA. A graveside service was held He is survived by his loving wife, Judy of at noon on Saturday, September 13, 2014 at 40 years; daughters, Jennifer Breeden and her Mount Comfort Cemetery, 6600 State Route husband, Michael of Leesburg and Valerie In663 Alexandria, VA. man and her husband, Matthew of Herndon; In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (www.lls.org) in the name of his late daughter, Rosalie Proko Cessna. Arrangements have been made by Adams-Green Funeral Home. The family would like to extend

grandchildren, Brooke, Brent, Troy, Calla, Drake and Haley; sisters, April Phillips and Misa â&#x20AC;&#x153;Debâ&#x20AC;? Mulroney; brother Patrick McCord; along with numerous nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. The family will receive friends from 5:00

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Jason Edward Laytham

Dr. John Francis Herbert Keighley

Dr. John Francis Herbert Keighley died on September 12, 2014. As a physician and compassionate man, he helped many. Survived by his wife of 62 years Anita; sons John D.D. and David F. Keighley; daughters Elizabeth K. Smith and Joanne M. Evans; host of relatives and friends. Mass to be held at the Chapel of the Immaculate Conception, 231 N. King Street, Leesburg, VA Thursday, September 18, 1:30 p.m. Burial private. Memorial donations to Oxfam International; www.oxfam. org. www.colonialfuneralhome.com

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A celebration of Carolineâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s life will be held from 1:00-4:00 pm on Sunday, September 21 at the Osborne family farm in Taylorstown, VA (please enquire at the email listed below for the address). As this is an outdoor celebration, the family asks that you refrain from wearing mourning, and instead wear comfortable and seasonally appropriate attire. Attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs or picnic blankets to the event. Please bring photographs of Caroline or other memorabilia, as there will be a memory wall for colEster E. Watson lecting stories. There will be cards available Passed away On Aug. 31, 2014 at Reston Hoson which to share your memories of Caroline pital. She leaves to cherish her memory 12 with friends and family. siblings, one adopted brother two aunts, one great aunt, two granddaughters and a host of In lieu of flowers, the family asks that con- nieces and nephews cousins and a very larger tributions be made towards the Caroline extended family who love and cherished her. Osborne Memorial Scholarship at VTC Car- Funeral Service was held on Sunday Sept. 7, illion Medical School in remembrance Caro- 2014 time of service 3:00 p.m. at: Mt. Pleaslineâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s remarkable journey through life. If you ant Baptist Church, Herndon, Va.Interment require further information about the event, at Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church Cemetery, inquiries can be directed to: Herndon, Va. Arrangements By: Lyles Fujessevanswall+celebration@gmail.com. neral Service of Purcellville, Virginia

PHILLIP H. WESTON

March 17, 1922 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; September 9, 2014 Phillip â&#x20AC;&#x153;Philâ&#x20AC;? Harry Weston, 92, of Edinburg VA, died September 9, 2014 at Loudoun Hospital Center. Services were held on Friday September 12th at 11:00 am at Hall Funeral Home in Purcellville, VA. Burial followed in National Memorial Park, Falls Church, VA. Memorial contributions can be sent to the Wounded Warrior Projects, Boulder Crest Retreat, PO Box 117, Bluemont, VA 20135. Please visit www.hallfh.com to express online condolences to the family.

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The family will receive friends from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM on Wednesday, September 17th, 2014, at Loudoun Funeral Chapel, 158 Catoctin Circle, SE. Leesburg, Virginia 20175. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Thursday, September 18th, 2014 at Loudoun Funeral Chapel. Interment to follow at Union Cemetery in Leesburg.

Blasselma Sewell

Passed away On Aug. 22, 2014. She leaves to cherish her memory one son Travis Sewell of Jamaica and one daughter Lavern Lane (Gary) of Ashburn, VA and a host of other relatives and friends. Viewing was held on Friday Sept. 12, 2014 from 2:00 p.m. till time of service 3:00 p.m. at: Lyles Funeral Chapel, Purcellville, Va. Interment Sept 21, 2014 in Jamaica. Arrangements By: Lyles Funeral Service of Purcellville, Virginia

Nancy Jean Wine Marouf

Nancy Jean Wine Marouf, co-owner of Shear Scapes, Inc, passed away at on September 13, 2014, surrounded by family and friends. Survived by husband, Sam, son, Cameron, father, Francis, as well as many close family and friends. Nancy is pre-deceased by her mother, Eda Mae Wine, and her step-mother, Janet Wine. A Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, September 20, 2014, at Colonial Funeral Home in Leesburg--visitation at 10 a.m., service at noon, graveside to follow. www.colonialfuneralhome.com

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Jason leaves to cherish his memory his son Brayden, fiance Brianna Bourassa, parents Edward and Nenya Laytham of Leesburg, VA., sister Erika Potter and brother-in-law Rob Potter, brother Tyler Laytham, niece and nephews Lauryn, Trenton, Gavin and Collin, many Aunts, Uncles, Cousins and Friends as well as his beloved dog Trip.

Clayton F. Young

Passed away On Aug. 25, 2014. He leaves to mourn his Wife- Deitra Young, children Joseph and Jasmine Young; Mother Gwendolyn Young, (late father Lester Young) mother-inlaw Beatrice Perry; and siblings Tony (Carolyn) Lawrence, of Kingston ,Jamaica; Ray( Coretha) of Baltimore; Rose Odenton Md. Elizabeth of Reston. VA. Funeral Services was held on Saturday Sept. 6, 2014. time of service 12:00 p.m. at: Heritage Fellowship Church Caroline Osborne A true Renaissance woman, Caroline passed Reston , VA 20191. Interment at Fairfax Meaway on September 4, 2014 at the age of 29. morial Park Fairfax, Va. Arrangements By: Caroline left this world pursuing a medical Lyles Funeral Service of Purcellville, Virginia degree after living a spectacularly accomplished, joyful, and full life.

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Jason Edward Laytham, age 37, of Leesburg, VA., passed away on September 13, 2014. Jason was born in Fairfax, VA. on June 22, 1977. He graduated from Broad Run High School in 1996.

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A memorial service will be held at 3:00 PM on Saturday, September 20, 2014 at Loudoun Funeral Chapel. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Sterling Volunteer Rescue Squad- North Sterling Station, 46700 Middlefield Drive Sterling, VA 20165. Please share condolences with the family at www.LoudounFuneralChapel.com.

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he residents living along Red Hill Road make a strong case against erecting two onemillion gallon water storage towers in their long-established rural neighborhood. The tanks are needed to provide improved utility service to the encroaching suburban development and logically should be built in these new subdivisions as just one more piece of infrastructure needed to meet the needs of residents moving in. That’s the way it works in other areas of the county and the incorporated towns. In an area planned for large-scale by-right development, facility planning seldom works out quite so smoothly. The rezoning applications that come with plans for school sites, wider roads and other supporting amenities aren’t in play. The fact that the by-right subdivisions in this Transition Area initially weren’t intended to be hooked up to the central utility system provides additional complications. It also should be noted that the merits of residents’ opposition in this case are different than the more typical fight against, say, cell phone towers. Chances are those living around a cell tower will benefit from the improved service, even if their bay window view is eclipsed for that convenience. The Red Hill Road residents won’t be hooking into the public water system, so there is no chance they’ll benefit from their presence. It could be argued that they’ll be subsidizing their new neighbors’ water bills if the currently proposed location is simply a cheaper alternative than buying suitable land within the service area. There are several paths to a better solution. For example, better proposals could turn up during consideration of engineering alternatives by Loudoun Water’s team. Or talks with Transition Area developers could result in a more creative deal to put the tanks in a neighborhood they will serve. There are options worth exploring, but it will be the Board of Supervisors that must lead the way.

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of course, the Loudoun Cares Nonprofit Center at 207 King St. in Leesburg. Our supporters include Loudoun’s leading businesses large and small, numerous faith communities, foundations, individuals, local governments and more. Loudoun Cares is what it is because—at the end of the day—we belong to the Loudoun community. While time and space are truly inadequate for the task, this letter is my effort to thank you all again, although I wish I could list each and every one of you by name. I have been a very fortunate man to have the privilege to work for the Loudoun community through Loudoun Cares over the years. That said, I am a firm believer that change is a good thing. I have come to a place where I want to explore new opportunities and challenges. I also believe that the time is ripe for Loudoun Cares to secure new leadership with new and different ideas. I am truly excited about the possibilities for both Loudoun Cares and me. Continued on Next Page

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always another side to the story.” Her experience working as a criminal defender taught her “you may not agree with your client yet they may have a valid legal position… I learned it’s not as cut and dried as you think, and it really helped me to develop empathy and to really search for the truth.” The Virginia Women Attorneys Association highly recommended Irby for Loudoun’s vacant judgeship position. In a letter of recommendation to state Sen. Thomas K. Norment, chair of the Senate Courts of Justice Committee, and David T. Albo, chair of the House Courts of Justice Committee, the association lauded her legal career as a pattern of fairness. “She has shown decisiveness, open-mindedness, patience and understanding,” the letter stated. Irby has four children, ages 20 through 30. Her oldest son Steve Huffman, is the cofounder of Reddit and Hipmunk travel website; her daughter Amanda works in education public policy; Creston is a deputy sheriff in Goochland County; and Sterling is a professional ballroom dancer. She and her husband of 25 years Jeff live in Fauquier County and plan to move to Loudoun. n

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Dear Editor: Civil War memorials abound in Loudoun County yet many other war memorials have been left behind. The people behind these efforts are well intentioned; however, I would like to move to memorialize recent wars that would be more robust tourist attractions. A group of us are proposing a new memorial venture which has been designated The American Military Remembrance Park, dedicated to all killed in combat and buried overseas as well as to all veterans past and present. Our theme is that families and friends in these more recent conflicts would gather for events in Loudoun County if we successfully presented a national memorial. An influx of visitors adds to economic development.

Dear Editor: I would like to comment on the Loudoun County Board of Supervisors’ decision to allow 90 homes on 33 acres to be built on land zoned commercial and crossed by the Dulles Airport’s high-noise zone. This is one of those decisions the all-Republican board made that defies common sense and has serious repercussions in several areas both now and in the future. To build homes inside the buffer zone will guarantee complaints from new homeowners (and forget that they were told of the noise situation) from the very start and all future owners. Eventually this may cause the airport to curtail flights after certain hours and impose other restrictions in its operations. Dulles Airport is a major economic engine for our county and the region and as planes get larger and noisier this buffer zone will be even more important. Your article went on to say, “Converting industrial land to residential use will drive up service demands, such as adding $650,000 in annual school costs, according to the staff report. Planning Director Julie Pastor said permitting houses south of Shreveport Drive, which was designated

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If two words can sum up Loudoun Cares, my choices are collaboration and community. And wouldn’t you know it: Loudoun Cares has worked yet another collaborative partnership— this time with the Community Foundation for Loudoun and Northern Fauquier Counties. The two organizations are creatively combining forces to help Loudoun Cares during this transition. Amy Owen, executive director of the community foundation and a well-respected nonprofit professional will be on loan for a portion of her work time to assist Loudoun Cares during this transition. As a result, I have no doubt that you will hear more exciting news from Loudoun Cares in the weeks and months ahead. With my tenure as executive director at Loudoun Cares winding down, a new role will emerge for me. Like so many others in the community, I will be an ardent volunteer supporter. I will continue to advise and assist the organization in a variety of ways. I have made a multiyear financial pledge to the organization and I trust that others in the community will do the same. It has been a wonderful and incredibly rewarding journey with Loudoun Cares. Thanks again to all of you who have made it possible. Andy Johnston, Leesburg

Grassroots support is what we seek to make our plans noticed. Our attempt is to honor all religions and ethnic Americans who fought for freedom in a solemn, quiet and respectful park location. We are planning a Patio of Remembrance, as well as an amphitheater that can hold special events with a stage to accommodate the U.S. Army Band or the Loudoun Symphony. As you can visualize we are making this effort to develop a monument of substance that will have a bearing on the county commerce and to be part of the growth currently being experienced as well as an attraction for visitors when the Silver Line is completed. To those who have seen our proposal we have had extremely positive comments. Much support from all quarters and approval from the Board of Supervisors will hasten this memorial as a patriotic development in light of current events. Norman Duncan, Ashburn Organizer, World War II veteran

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judgeship interviews this week. As of Tuesday, this newspaper’s deadline, a deal reached by state legislators and the governor in light of a $2.4 billion state revenue shortfall delayed the start of any new judges until Dec. 1 to save $3.2 million. But Del. Randy Minchew (R-10), who sits on the House Courts of Justice Judicial Panel, said he and state Sen. Jennifer Wexton (D-33) were working to secure funding to get Loudoun’s bench filled immediately. “I am working the phones today and will be working in person tomorrow to try to resolve it,” he said Tuesday. At first, Irby’s appointment was expected to come before the General Assembly reconvened its regular session in June, but judgeship appointments took a backseat to the fight over the state budget and Medicaid expansion. Irby, 55, has served as Leesburg’s town attorney through years of major growth and transition in the town. She has been the legal advisor to the town manager and several town departments, and also prosecuted and assisted the defense of all civil matters concerning the town in court. Residing over a courtroom as a judge has been a dream of Irby’s since she first started practicing law 26 years ago. “You look at judges as the epitome of a legal career where you can take everything you’ve learned and apply it,” she said during a recent interview with Leesburg Today. “I think you have to be mature to be a judge. I think I’m there in my career where I can bring the knowledge that I have in the law and my life experiences, and bring that to the bench.” Irby has done her part to see the law from almost every angle it offers; she has practiced domestic relations law, criminal, general civil and government relations law. “I’ve had a really good opportunity in my career—and it was done deliberately—to learn about different aspects of the law,” she said, sitting in her Leesburg Town Hall office where bookshelves are lined with history and law books. “The law fascinates me and it always has fascinated me, from constitutional law all the way down to how the laws are applied locally.” Shortly after she graduated from Thomas M. Cooley Law School in 1988, Irby started a solo law practice in Michigan that focused on domestic relations law and handled courtappointed misdemeanor and felony criminal cases. In 1995, she moved to Fauquier County, where she worked on domestic relations, civil and criminal cases as an associate with Walker Jones. Also with that firm, she represented

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“For all the armchair quar terbacks, what exactly has been getting cut? This Republican board has increased the LCPS budget ever y single year. The previous Democrat board actually cut LCPS’ budget year over year. The County spends more ever y year. LCPS spends more ever y year. I’d like to see some real cuts but, so f ar, I haven’t seen the axe swing with any force anywhere in the County.”

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the Fauquier County Department of Social Services in abuse, neglect and removal cases. She then worked as a law clerk to Judges William Shore Robertson and Jeffrey W. Parker in the Fauquier County Circuit Court, before serving as the Fauquier assistant county attorney. Irby takes the bench following Judge Horne, who was the commonwealth’s longestserving Circuit Court judge before he faced mandatory retirement on his 70th birthday. Irby did not mince words about following a widely respected judge. “I’ve always admired the time and attention and care that Judge Horne has taken with respect to those who are in his court room,” she said. She called Horne a mentor. Irby worked alongside him to establish the Loudoun County Bar Association’s Law Camp and served as a jurist in his courtroom where he’s known for taking the time to listen to each side of a case. “I don’t think anyone has ever left his courtroom thinking I haven’t been heard, and to me that’s such a great quality of a judge,” she said. “Because that’s what folks want, they want to know they’ve been heard, and he just displays such a good temperament with respect to that quality.” At a time when judges face criticism placing their own personal views over the law, Irby maintains a personal truth: “There is

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