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hree weeks into the new school year, the School Board is taking a closer look at the impact of cuts made during last spring’s budget season. A scaleddown staffing framework has given students less access to libraries and computer labs and has some principals and teachers chipping in to dish up lunch in the cafeteria. As it looked for savings from its initial $950 million budget, the board voted to restructure its staffing model to assign fewer employees to smaller schools. That’s translated to one dean instead of three for seven middle schools with fewer than 1,100 students, no library assistants or technology assistants for the seven elementary schools that have fewer than 300 students and no administrative interns for the 42 elementary schools with fewer than 800 students. The impact of those changes was the topic of discussion during last week’s Curriculum and Instruction Committee. School Board members

sat around a long conference table with school district administrators, school principals and an elementary school parent and asked: “So, how is it going?” Jill Turgeon (Blue Ridge), School Board vice chairman and chair of the committee, said she’s heard concerns from the small school communities about their shrinking staff size, a decision that “on paper made sense—fewer students, fewer staff—but practically doesn’t always work.” “Now we’re looking at this with a holistic view, which I don’t think was done during the budget process,” she said. The new staffing framework, proposed by Chairman Eric Hornberger (Ashburn), was adopted with the hope of not only saving money, but also balancing the level of service provided to the county’s 73,233 students. As it was, a similar number of library assistants, technology assistants and administrative interns were assigned to elementary schools with more than 1,400 students and elementary schools with fewer than 600 students. “This is new. We want to know, did we hit

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Principal Deborah Lee steps in to help serve lunch at Banneker Elementary School since positions were cut at the school. Lee serves as principal for both Banneker and Aldie elementary schools this year.

For the county’s smallest elementary schools, fewer employees has meant students only have

the right numbers,” Assistant Superintendent Terri Breeden said. “I don’t think we’re going to say we’re smart enough to hit it smack on in the first try.”

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he U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has placed 210 unaccompanied children in Loudoun County, and 75 have enrolled in local public schools since classes began in September. Amid a surge of families and unaccompanied minors pouring across the U.S.-Mexico border, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Office of Refugee Resettlement is connecting children with family members or sponsors while they await immigration proceedings.

“We have experienced a slight increase in the number of students registering in our schools identified as refugees,” school district spokesman Wayde Byard wrote in an email to Leesburg Today. About 2,424 unaccompanied children have been assigned to communities throughout Virginia, and 37,477 assigned nationwide, according to an Office of Refugee Resettlement report. The majority of the students assigned to Loudoun are from El Salvador, Guatemala and Honduras. In the past month, Loudoun school administrators have heard from families concerned about the number of young immigrants in the county’s public schools, and particularly concerns about whether the

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he Board of Supervisor’s Economic Development Committee was encouraged Monday night to step up efforts to recruit foreign companies to expand their operations in Loudoun, but were warned such efforts required a long-term commitment. Committee Chairman Matt Letourneau (R-Dulles) worked to put the issue on the board’s agenda. “We’ve obviously been recruiting internationally and we’ve certainly made some progress, but it’s become clear that if we are going to compete on a truly global basis with some of our competitors we are going to have to set up our game quite a bit,” he said. To start the community conversation about the effort, the committee heard from a panel of speakers who have been active in dealing with foreign markets. They agreed there are many benefits of the outreach, including the creation of high-paying jobs

could provide a model for Loudoun’s foreign direct investment; Felix Spect of Biogrund, a German company that makes pill coatings and opened its American headquarters in Loudoun this year; and Scott Hamberger, whose Sterling-based Integrus Holdings Inc. operates in more than 30 countries. “The world is smaller than it has ever been and we must recognize that as we market the county,” Hamberger said. He urged supervisors to recognize the county’s strengths for manufacturers, including access to the Inland Port for imports and exports and to attractive customer markets. “You’ve got a great product here in Loudoun County. Stay focused on that and don’t lose sight of that as you go on to promote the county around the world.” At Letourneau’s request, the issue was sent to the county’s Economic Development Advisory Committee to develop some recommendations, with the direction that a final report be presented to supervisors in January. n

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and diversifying the economy. But they also agreed that benefits of the outreach wouldn’t be quickly realized and would take years, or decades, to gain significant traction. Aaron Brickman is the founding deputy executive director of Select USA, which was created in 2011 as the first federal recruitment agency. He said the critical element is building connections. “You really do need to, at some point in time, get on a plane and tell that person while you’re there when you will be back so they know you’re forming a relationship,” he said. Keith Segerson, director of the George Mason Enterprise Center’s International Business Accelerator, also highlighted the importance of a boots-on-the-ground approach. “It also is important to have patience for a longterm outcome. Working global is not a quick opportunity for success and it does take a lot of engagement in person on the telephone and a lot of working that through,” he said. The panel also heard from Bill Stafford, the founder and president of The Trade Development Alliance of Greater Seattle, which

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Dulles Day Plane Pull Garners Record Donations The Chesapeake Sheriff’s Office pulls a 12-ton plane during the Plane Pull Festival, which had 15,459 in attendance and raised an event-record $275,000. The Chesapeake unit won the event for the eighth straight year, recording a time of 5.114 seconds.

Census Bureau: Loudoun Incomes Still Top Nation

ew figures from the U.S. Census Bureau show that Loudoun again tops the nation in median household income even though it declined slightly. The new data from the bureau’s American Community Survey also notes county residents rank above the national average for computer and Internet access. The county’s 2013 median household income of $116,848 is down from $117,876 in 2012. The decline was attributed to cuts

in federal government spending; growth in lower-paying jobs in the hospitality, retail, health and education sectors; and a growing number of retirees being replaced by employees with lower salaries. For the first time, the survey included questions and statistics on computer and Internet access, a requirement of the 2008 Broadband Data Improvement Act to help the Federal Communications Commission measure broadband access nationwide. Nationally, 83.8 percent of households have a computer—

either a desktop, laptop, tablet or smartphone; and 74.4 percent have some form of Internet access at home. In Loudoun, 96.1 percent of the county’s households have a computer, while 91.8 percent have some form of Internet access at home. Data for geographic areas within the county—such as western Loudoun where the Board of Supervisors is looking to improve broadband coverage—will not be available until the data has been collected for five years. n

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A regional effort to assemble a bid for the 2024 summer Olympics is gaining traction and Loudoun could play a big role in the event. With a team led by Russ Ramsey and Ted Leonsis, the Washington, DC, region is one of four finalists—along with San Francisco, Boston and Los Angeles—being considered by the U.S. Olympic Committee as it weighs whether to submit a bid to the international planners who also expect bids from Rome, Paris, Durban, Melbourne, Doha and Casablanca. It is estimated that it would cost $4 billion to $6 billion to host the games. Visit Loudoun has worked with organizers and cited the possibility of using Morven Park for equestrian events and Beaverdam Creek Reservoir for rowing competitions. Also being discussed is

Board Nixes Wiki Tax Exemption Bid For the first time in six years, the Board of Supervisors is granting new tax exemptions to community nonprofits. After lifting a 2007 moratorium on applications earlier this year, 28 organizations submitted requests to have their real estate and personal property declared exempt from local taxes. Twenty-two applications cleared the review process and supervisors last week approved 21 of them. Only the Wikimedia Foundation, Inc. was denied an exemption. The organization pays $76,000 in taxes on servers at its Ashburn data center. During review of the applications by the board’s finance committee earlier this month, the application was recommended for denial when a conversation between Chairman Ralph Buona (R-Ashburn) and Commissioner of the Revenue Bob Wertz resulted in the erroneous conclusion that Wikipedia was related to WikiLeaks. The San Francisco-based nonprofit flew a representative to Leesburg in an effort to clear up that mistake. However, even when supervisors recognized the company’s mission of providing free access of the world’s information to people around the globe, the tax exemption was denied because the organization does not provide services specifically to Loudoun residents as other applicants do. The exemptions now move to a public hearing that must be complete by year’s end. Approved for new tax-exempt status were: The Arc of Loudoun, The Archaeological Conservancy, Between The Hills Community Association, Inc., Birthright of Loudoun County, Boulder Crest Retreat Foundation, Christian Service Charities, Inc., Endependence Center of Northern Virginia, Inc., Equine Rescue League Foundation, Home School Foundation, Integrated Justice Information Systems Institute, The Journey Through Hallowed Ground Partnership, Landmark Legal Foundation, Loudoun Cares, Loudoun Community Health Center, Loudoun Habitat for Humanity, Loudoun Therapeutic Riding Foundation, Inc., Margaret Paxton Memorial for Convalescent Children, Northern Virginia Dental Clinic, Inc., The Sterling Playmakers, The Unison Preservation Society, Inc, and Virginia Rides.

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Loudoun In Play With Olympic Bid

construction of an aquatics center along the Silver Line corridor in Loudoun that could be a community asset long after the athletes return to their home countries. A USOC decision on whether to make a bid will be made next year. The venue for the 2024 games will be selected in 2017.

• County supervisors met in closed session last Wednesday to finalize their decision on hiring a new county attorney. Their choice had not been announced as of Tuesday. • Loudoun housing projects funded by the Community Development Block Grant Program were toured by representatives of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Tuesday. Loudoun CDBG projects include the Loudoun County Homeless Services Center. • The county’s Division of Procurement received the Achievement of Excellence Award from the National Procurement Institute. The award is given annually to organizations that obtain a high score based on standardized criteria measuring innovation, professionalism, productivity, e-procurement and leadership attributes. Loudoun County is one of only eight government agencies in Virginia and one of only 43 counties in the United States to receive the award. Loudoun has been a recipient of the award for 16 consecutive years. n

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such as the Tree of Life Food Ministry, where he helps serve dinners once a week. Rust’s career of community service began in March 1969 when he joined the U.S. Army, reaching the rank of E-5 as a combat engineer. He received an honorable discharge three years later, and that same year he was hired by the Fairfax County Park Police, where he stayed for three years before becoming a Falls Church City police officer. He was selected as the Fall Church Police Officer of the Year in 1978. From 1981 until 1998, Rust worked for the Winchester Police Department, where he served as a board member for the Shelter for Abused Women for six years, as district commissioner for the Winchester Boy Scouts of America and was the Winchester Police Explorer Post leader. He was involved with the Special Olympics Touch Run and fundraiser for a decade. Post 293 American Legion Post 293 in Purcellville honored Rust as its Police Officer of the Year in 2008, and he also received the Law Enforcement Commendation medal from the National Society of the Sons of the American Revolution for “outstanding achievements” in 2011.

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the third week of July, and its early sessions have been unsteady and sometimes contentious as members grappled with unfamiliar issues while attempting to mesh their different personalities. The weekend planning retreat offered the first opportunity for council members to get to know each other better in an informal setting and to work on forging relationships and positions on issues of importance. “I thought it was extremely positive,” Packard said of the deliberations. “We wrote out our desires and priorities and they meshed pretty well. We seem to have the same goals, although we may not take the same pathway,” he said. Now that central goals for this council have been laid out, Packard said he expects the staff to review them and report back as to how they would be effected—at which point “we [council members] will choose the particular initiative for which

we’d be in charge.” McCollum also had an initial positive reaction, noting as a group the council expected to do further work on the various initiatives and goals. The weekend retreat, he said, offered a good opportunity for the council to get to know each other and staff members—and that for him is a key priority. “If we don’t get along together, we’ll be dysfunctional … but we built some bridges.” Lehr, the veteran on the council with six years service, said all in all she felt the sessions were worthwhile. “I believe the layout was good. We got through an enormous amount, and we got to know each other better,” she said. Lehr also said she thought this council brought fresh perspectives to town government. “New eyes—that’s a good thing,” she said. Councilwoman Karen Jimmerson left the

sessions feeling energized and excited. “We did some really amazing things,” she said, calling the retreat a wonderful team-building experience. Despite differences members of council had before, “we discovered we had the same goals,” she said. Town Manager Robert W. Lohr said the sessions were very productive for staff also. They were moderated by Michael Chandler, a planning consultant and 27-year educator at Virginia Tech. Chandler is director of education for the land use education program at Virginia Tech and professor emeritus in the department of Agriculture and Applied Economics. Mostly the council focused on its mission and vision statements and the core values by which it wishes to be known, as well as individual projects for council members. The Continued on Next Page

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have worked together in tandem on several programs, including the Homework Club in which they helped numerous youngsters with school assignments in a setting that provided friendship and comfort—not to mention the pizza and drinks the two provided each time. “I couldn’t have done it without him,” Smith said. Town Manager Robert W. Lohr also praised Rust. “Ever since he’s been here, he has been a very consistent, helpful and very knowledgeable police officer.” Rust independently was responsible for several of the community policing programs, both Lohr and Smith said, citing after-school programs, and Rust’s initiative in starting a soap box derby event that was a big success in its initial outing on A Street in 2013. Rust is the Purcellville Police Department’s patrol commander, responsible for the department’s patrol operations. He also is the department’s Homework/Tutoring Program coordinator and serves as the main police liaison with local organizations and churches that provide resources for the department’s community policing programs and events. That community service and interest in helping the youth of the town will continue, Rust said, including his service with programs

undreds of parishioners, clergy, public officials, guests and families gathered Sunday at St. Frances De Sales Roman Catholic Church for the official opening of the church’s new Our Lady of Victory Hall at the church on the west side of Rt. 287 just north of Purcellville. It was a joyous occasion as parishioners watched Bishop Paul Loverde cut the ceremonial ribbon outside the center and lead a dedication ceremony and blessing for the new parish center. Victory Hall houses a basketball court, event hall, 11 classrooms, a kitchen, offices and a multi-media center. The classrooms will be used primarily for religious education

and youth group activities. The parish will sponsor its own basketball and other sports teams, named The Archangels. The building promises to be the center of numerous community events, according to church representatives. “We are very excited that more than a decade after the concept was first introduced, the parish education center is now here,” parish pastor Rev. Ronald S. Escalante said. Vo l u n t e e r building committee heads gave short talks about the project, including

18 months in construction, after which many of the church’s 1,800 families joined in a celebratory picnic that was sponsored by the Knights of Columbus. n

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council condensed its work into four main areas with accompanying prioritized work plans, Lohr said. Members looked at the fiscal side of town government and how to fund the future, as well as strength through community partnerships, good governance practices and how to foster community and economic well-being. During their discussion, the council slightly amended the town’s mission statement, added a new vision component and identified its core values—the first time that practice has been formally laid out, Lohr said. “They want this council to be known for its vision, a new tag line that ties together where the council is and where it’s going.” The council followed an aggressive schedule. The evening session Friday included meeting with all staff department leaders, before breaking for dinner where members could relax and get to know each other and talk informally, then reassembling to meet with town advisory

committees, boards and commissions, before ending the Friday session around 10 p.m. The council members then met again Saturday at 7:30 a.m., ready to start at 8 a.m. to discuss what is important to each member and which initiatives they would choose to spearhead. Lohr said the staff was asked for feedback on the council’s plans and how they would work, seeking staff members’ opinions on whether anything should be amended to make them more effective. “They wanted our input as to how we would view them, were they achievable,” before bringing them back to council for approval, Lohr said. This council is setting the pace for hard work, having already interviewed a number of candidates for advisory boards, committees and commissions, with an equal number slated for interviews Sept. 30—at which time the council may emerge from closed session to announce their choices or postpone the decision until October. n

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anny McGrath, who was fired Aug. 29 as Loudoun Valley High School’s head football coach, has filed a formal grievance with Loudoun County Public Schools. The grievance was filed Friday and alleges “a pattern of harassment at Loudoun Valley High School,” according to McGrath’s attorney William B. Reichhardt. McGrath, who coached football at the Purcellville high school for seven years, was not given a reason for his firing. In Virginia public schools, coaching contracts are “at-will contracts” that can be terminated by either party for any reason. But Reichhardt said the main purpose of the grievance is to protect McGrath from continued harassment as a teacher at Loudoun Valley, a position he still holds. He is not challenging the termination of his coaching position as a standalone issue, Reichhardt said. “We’re saying that the circumstances of that action demonstrate for us part a continuing problem that has gone on for almost a year.” McGrath has retained an attorney for the past year because of a working environment at Loudoun Valley Reichhardt described as one where he “has to continue looking over his shoulder.” “I want him to be able to work as a teacher, subject to all the requirements and privileges of a teacher without an overlay of harassment— period. And I want a mechanism in place to ensure that that is going to happen,” the attorney said. Many parents of football players believe McGrath’s termination as coach was triggered by his vocal advocacy for players’ safety. Last fall, he actively pushed for a schedule change for the team, arguing that Loudoun Valley was one of the smaller schools in its division and should be pitted against schools closer to its size. His firing came three weeks after helmet impact sensors purchased by players’ parents were introduced at an Aug. 8 practice. A school administrator stopped the practice and told the coaches that players wearing the sensors on their helmets would not be allowed to continue to practice. Teachers have filed complaints of a hostile working environment under Loudoun Valley administrators for eight years, according to the Loudoun Education Association. The complaints spurred an investigation by Loudoun County Public Schools last year into allegations that three administrators at the school bullied teachers and pressured them to inflate students’ grades. After an eight-month investigation, Edgar B. Hatrick, who retired as superintendent in June, said the complaints were unfounded. Reichhardt said he’s been contacted by people regarding concerns at the high school for more than a year, but he would not say whether he represents other employees at Valley. The investigation at the high school also shone light on how cumbersome and complex the school system’s grievance process is, and members of the Loudoun County School Board have since said they are working to improve the process. Bill Fox (Leesburg), who chairs the School Board’s Personnel Services Committee, said the hope is for employees to know exactly what steps they need to follow to file a complaint and know what their expectations for follow-up should be. “They shouldn’t have to be an attorney to figure that out.” In May, members of the committee asked school division counsel and the assistant superintendent who oversees Personnel Services to streamline the complaint process—as much as state code allows—and come up with a tool to clearly explain the complaint process. n

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House Republican leaders allowed debate of Rust’s bill—the Virginia Health Care Independence Act—but a procedural move prevented it from advancing to a final vote. A majority of delegates voted, mostly along party lines, 63-44, to kill the bill. The legislation would have extended health care coverage to about 260,000 people and provided a road map for comprehensive reform of the commonwealth’s Medicaid system. Rust, who represents parts of Fairfax and Loudoun counties, is the only House Republican to favor earlier proposals to expand Medicaid. The legislation gained the support of the Northern Virginia Chamber Partnership, which includes the Loudoun County Chamber, and the governor, who called it a “conservative

compromise.” In a released statement, Loudoun Chamber President and CEO Tony Howard said: “During the last General Assembly session, the Partnership endorsed an approach to Medicaid expansion that relied on a private sector approach to ensure all Virginians have access to affordable and stable health insurance, while capturing more of the hard-earned tax dollars that our business and citizens send to Washington, D.C. every year. We are confident that Delegate Rust’s proposal is firmly aligned with those priorities.” The fight by Democrats and Republicans over whether to expand Medicaid has marked the General Assembly’s year. Democrats have argued that, by not expanding, Virginia is turning down $5 million a day in federal funds that could be used to insure as many as 400,000 Virginians. Republicans have said it is unwise to expand a program that is growing by 8 percent a year and already consumes more than 20 percent of the budget.

The General Assembly approved the appointment of Jeanette Irby as the third Loudoun County Circuit Court judge Thursday. Irby will replace Judge Thomas D. Horne, who faced mandatory retirement on his 70th birthday last December. Irby, who’s served as Leesburg’s town attorney since 2007, was one of three lawyers who applied for the judgeship. The bar associations of Loudoun, Fauquier and Rappahannock— that make up the 20th Judicial Circuit of Virginia—evaluated the candidates and endorsed Irby. Her nomination was then backed by the legislators, both Democrats and Republicans, who represent the jurisdictions of the 20th Judicial Circuit in the General Assembly. Del. Randy Minchew (R-10), of Leesburg, said Irby’s “legal acumen, commitment to the Rule of Law and strong desire for public service” impressed the bipartisan 20th Judicial Circuit Caucus. n

of children. “From our standpoint we just want to make sure all children are appropriately vaccinated to ensure the safety of not only those children but of their classmates.” The school district is advising families to ensure their children’s and other members of their family’s vaccinations are up to date to alleviate concerns of exposure to disease. In anticipation of more children immigrants, Loudoun County Public Schools held a meeting before the first day of school for a few hundred staff members, including attendance secretaries, parent liaisons, psychologists, social workers and counselors. They were advised how to address needs and provide support to newly arriving students.

Chris Croll, who has two children in school, is encouraging her kids to be kind to every one of their classmates no matter their background. She is concerned about their well being, but she said the parents who sent their children over the border “have put all of us in a very difficult situation.” She’s worried that the number of refugee children coming to Loudoun will continue to grow and tax the county’s resources. “I’m concerned because many public school children in Loudoun are already underserved by the public schools, including gifted and special needs students,” Croll said. “With so many resources now being allocated to support these ESL (English as a Second Language) children, our teachers will be

further taxed and our children will pay the price.” Other Northern Virginia jurisdictions that were assigned unaccompanied children include Fairfax County (1,023 children), Prince William County (361 children), Alexandria (205 children), Arlington County (133 children) and Manassas City (103 children). The Office of Refugee Resettlement’s report stresses that government authorities are working to protect the children’s privacy and safety, so it cannot release specifics about their location or identity. It states, “These children may have histories of abuse or may be seeking safety from threats of violence. They may have been trafficked or smuggled.” n

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bill sponsored by Del. Tom Rust (R-86) that would expand Medicaid, and was endorsed by the business community as well as the governor, was passed over during the General Assembly’s special session last week. Leaders of both the chambers and Gov. Terry McAuliffe (D) bridged a political divide last Thursday to approve a deal that helps fill a $2.4 billion revenue shortfall in the state’s two-year budget. But the compromising ended there.

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additional immunizations in each vaccine series. “They’re all required, as every other student is, to have a physical, to be screened for tuberculosis and to be fully vaccinated before they can enter the school system,” Loudoun County Health Department District Director Dr. David Goodfriend said. “We are not aware of any public heath risk or concern because these children are in our community.” The Loudoun health department does not ask about the immigration status of the children getting vaccinations in its clinics, he noted, but the clinics have not seen a big influx in the number

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year, which helps,” Smith said. “I think we’re looking to pass more this year, but we still want to run because that is the strength of our team.”   Smith has brought an added confidence to the position this season, as he is now the main quarterback after sharing time with then-senior Nick Azzarita in 2013. Tuscarora’s offensive line— senior left tackle Noah Klemm (6-2, 300), senior left guard David Chalmers (6-3, 250), senior center Jack Corso (6-4, 255), junior right guard Adam Benalayat (6-0, 220) and junior right tackle Anson Brasselle (6-3, 255)—give Smith great comfort, as well.  “It makes all the difference in the world,” Smith said of being the main quarterback. “I feel I have more support from everybody. Last year, the offensive line was trying to get used to two different voices in the backfield and two different types of leadership. This year, hearing only one voice for them leads to more confidence in me, and that makes all the difference. I feel more confident because I’m confident they’ll do things to help me out and I’ll do everything I can to help them out.”   “He’s a leader,” Burnett said of Smith. “Your best players have to be your hardest workers to reach that next level. They not only have to be good on the field, which gets them an element of respect because of their gifts, but they have to set that tone in the weight room, the classroom and the locker room. That’s when the other players start elevating themselves. If they see the best players are there every day working out, doing every set and every sprint as hard as they possibly can, then the others will too. That’s when you raise the whole level of play and that’s what he brings to this team.”   Smith believes the Huskies have what it takes to reach that next level this season.   “Our goal is definitely a state championship,” Smith said. “We’ve been preaching that since our first off-season lifting session. Just work, work, work and we will be successful and reach that goal. This year, more than last year, our players really believe we can win a state championship. That makes a lot of difference. We can do it if we continue to do what we do well.”   n

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hings are buzzing this month at Tarara Winery’s spectacular 475-acre property north of Leesburg as the winemaking team gets ready for this year’s harvest and the winery’s 25th anniversary celebration. One of Loudoun’s first modern-day wineries, Tarara was a pioneer in the county’s agritourism movement. For the past seven years, Tarara’s owners, and its dynamic young winemaker Jordan Harris, have been scaling back that role to focus on making top quality wines, with an eye toward becoming one of the best wineries on the East Coast. Opened in 1989 by the late real estate developer Whitie Hubert and his wife Margaret, Tarara became known as a destination for festivals, weddings and corporate events over the following two decades, but as the winery rounded out its second decade, the owners shifted gears and decided to put a renewed focus on making high quality wines. A big part of that change in focus involved hiring Harris, a rising star in

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and his team. Since coming on board, Harris has run with his mission of making top quality wines, in part by scaling back the number of types of wines to focus on grape varietals that really work with Loudoun’s climate and soils. That involved ditching wines made from fruit other than grapes and pulling out hybrid varietals like Chambourcin and Seyval to focus on classic varietals that grow well in Virginia’s climate like Viognier, Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Chardonnay. “In 2007 it was a big thing: let’s get focused. I think that’s what’s also pushed the entire Virginia wine industry,” Harris said. “The places that are thought of as being high quality wineries, if you look at their portfolio and their style, they’ve focused on particular varieties and showcasing the sites they came from as opposed to making all of these different wacky wines.” Harris, a native of the Toronto area, lives on the property with his wife Jen and their two young sons. Like many in the wine industry, Harris got into wine through the restaurant industry. At 16, Harris started working as a busboy at an Italian fine dining restaurant near Toronto, where he was introduced to high-end Italian wines. “I kind of caught the [wine] bug

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Canada whose reputation had preceded him to the U.S. “It wasn’t so much me being hired as it was the cultural shift at Tarara that said, ‘We’ve tried to be all things to all people now for almost 20 years. Now we want to focus on remembering that it says we’re a winery on our front door,’” Harris said. Harris, 34, was brought on board in 2007 and had a chance to work with Whitie Hubert for a year before his death. Margaret Hubert, who turns 85 next month, still lives above the winery. Their children, particularly son Steve Hubert who lives in the DC area, also are involved in the financial aspects of the business. But the day-today management of the operation is left to Harris

pretty early and started reading more and more about it,” he said. Harris went to culinary school and returned to manage the same restaurant where he’d got his start, but soon realized that his real passion was wine. He decided to change course and get certified as a sommelier. By accident, Harris signed up for an oenology (the science of wine and winemaking) and viticulture program at Canada’s Niagara College instead of a sommelier course and found his path as a winemaker. As a student, he garnered attention in the wine industry when he won a prestigious international competition sponsored by the winemaking community in France’s Rhone Valley. He went on to work at a large winery in Ontario,

where he was responsible for the production of more than a billion cases a year. In 2007, Harris was hired to shake things up at Tarara. For this Rhone wine devotee, the success of the Viognier grape, best known for its use in Rhone Valley whites, in Virginia was a big part of the draw. Harris was also ready to get back to a smaller operation after working at a large production winery. “I’m a huge Rhone geek. I love Rhone Valley wines, and I had heard a great deal about Viognier being a big deal in Virginia. I was excited to try my hand at that,” he said, adding, “I wanted to get back into a smaller place. I wanted to get away from the larger more corporate winemaking and get back in to more hands on, small, artisanal crafted wine.”

The offer of housing on the property was also a big part of the appeal, and Harris often starts his day with a walk around the property with his boys, ages three and 18 months, combining family time with a daily out-of-the-gate assessment of the vines. The idea that great wine starts with great fruit is a key part of Harris’ philosophy. “My belief on winemaking is you’re simply a custodian of what you’re doing,” he said. “Your job is to clean and get out of the way of what they’re doing in the fields.” Harris and his team are planting new vines to keep up with demand for Tarara’s wines. Of the property’s 475 acres, just under 170 are considered suitable for vines. The winery currently has 50 acres in production, with another 50 slated for planting in the very near future and 68 additional acres identified for vineyards down the road. Harris is involved with the production of three lines of wine. The flagship Tarara wines are focused on classic grape varietals and on the French concept of terroir, or getting to a wine’s unique expression from the land where the grapes are grown. Most of the grapes come from Tarara’s Nevaeh vineyard on the property and the Tranquility vineyard near Purcellville for which the winery has a long-term lease. The other two lines spring from projects designed to meet growing demand and to allow the winery to keep its doors open year round. Harris and his team came up with the Killer Continued on Page 39

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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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7 p.m., doors open, 8 p.m., music begins, Catoctin Creek Distilling Company, Purcellville. Contact: www.buncearoo.com Two DC area singer/songwriters join forces for a great evening of music. Tickets are $15-$25.

8 p.m., Franklin Park Arts Center, 36441 Blueridge View Lane, Purcellville. Contact: www. franklinparkartscenter.org Music therapist, actor and director Sweitzer takes the audience through the story of how music saved his life. Recommended for adults and students over 14. Tickets are $15 for adults, $12 for students and seniors.

Friday Night Flights

6-9 p.m., Tarara Winery, 13648 Tarara Lane, Leesburg. Contact: www.tarara.com This adults-only evening features steel drum tunes from Emmanuel. $20 admission includes a flight of wine. Friday Night Flights continue through Oct. 24.

Lovettsville Lions Club Oktoberfest Dinner

5-7:30 p.m., Lovettsville Community Center, 57 East Broad Way, Lovettsville. Contact: 301379-2181 Traditional German dinner includes ham, bratwurst, hot dogs, roasted potatoes, potato

9 a.m., presale, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. and 6 p.m.-9 p.m., public sale, 20430 Ashburn Village Blvd., Ashburn. Contact: onesparrowdc.org Proceeds go to building an orphanage in Haiti.

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Oktoberfest Volksmarch

8 a.m.-noon, Game Preservation Association Hall, Lovettsville. Contact: 703-737-2175 or rcwright_va@comcast.net Enjoy the German tradition of volkswandering before the Oktoberfest party begins. The Loudoun Walking Club sponsors a 5 or 11-k walk in the countryside near the town as part of Saturday’s festivities. Walk is free and open to the public.

Lovettsville Oktoberfest

10 a.m.-11:30 p.m., Lovettsville. Contact: www. lovettsvilleoktoberfest.com Event features traditional Bavarian music from the Alte Kamereden from noon-5 p.m. and children’s activities and vendors from 10 a.m-5 p.m. The fun continues after 5 p.m. with live music from The Vigilantes and Donegal XPress. Beers, both German and local, and great food will be available for sale all day.

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3 p.m., Virginia Academy, 19790 Ashburn Road, Ashburn. Contact: loudounsymphony. org Bring the family to enjoy lively tunes from “Pirates of the Caribbean,” “Hook,” “Scheherazade” and more. Costumes are encouraged. Tickets are $17 for adults, $7 for students 1317 and free for 12 and under.

Live Music: The Reflex

6-9 p.m., Tarara Winery, 13648 Tarara Lane, Leesburg. Contact: www.tarara.com Close out Tarara’s summer concert series with the ultimate ‘80s tribute band. Tickets are $15 in advance or at the door.

Doukénie Fall Music Concert

6-9 p.m., Doukénie Winery, 14727 Mountain Road, Hillsboro. Contact: www.doukeniewinery.com Enjoy tunes from Gary Smallwood and Billy Thompson. Smokin’ Willie’s BBQ and Deli South will have food for sale. Tickets are $20, $10 for children and designated drivers. Wine club members get one free ticket. Tickets include a glass of Le Vin Rouge and a souvenir glass.

Live Music: Blackhawk and the Outlaws

7:30 p.m., doors open, 8:30 p.m., music begins. Tally Ho Theatre, Leesburg. Contact: tallyholeesburg.com Southern Rock legends The Outlaws are back

with new music and new focus. They share billing with multi-platinum country group Blackhawk for an evening of old favorites and new material. Tickets are $35 in advance.

Salute to Military, Veterans and Families

10 a.m.-2 p.m., Stone Bridge High School, 43100 Hay Road, Ashburn. Contact: 703-7235839 Service members and veterans will have the chance to meet with accredited representatives from The American Legion and other veterans service organizations to get free help with their benefits claims and other issues related to the Department of Veterans affairs.

A Taste of Northern Virginia Fundraiser

9 a.m., golf tournament, 1 p.m., tasting event, Westpark Golf Club, Leesburg. Contact: nocc. kintera.org/northernvagolf.

The National Ovarian Cancer Coalition’s fundraiser includes a golf

tournament and tasting reception. Event features celebrity chefs Chris Kyler and Jeff Eng, Brad Doggett of “The Voice” and tastings from local wineries. Cost is $110 for golf and reception or $65 for reception only.

Operation Paws Wine Fundraiser

11 a.m.-3 p.m., Chrysalis Vineyards, Middleburg. Contact: www.barkwagwine.com The nonprofit animal rescue organization hosts its annual wine fundraiser. Tickets are $25 for adults and $10 for children. Adult tickets include a BBQ lunch and commemorative wine glass.

Health Fair and Fundraiser

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11 a.m.-4 p.m., Leesburg Executive Airport, Leesburg. Contact: www.leesburgairshow.com The fifth annual airshow features aerobatic demonstrations, sky divers, a car show, great food and more. Admission and parking are free (park at Heritage High School). Bring a chair or blanket.

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7-11:30 p.m., Oktoberfest Beer Garden, 6 E. Pennsylvania Ave., Lovettsville. Contact: www. lovettsvilleoktoberfest.com Event features local favorites Ghost Pepper and a Bohemian Rhapsody sing-along at 9:30 p.m.

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8 a.m.-12:30 p.m., public sale (last hour half price). See Sept. 27 listing.

Sunday, Sept. 28

Vine to Wine Harvest Series

11 a.m., 1 p.m., 3 p.m., Sunset Hills Vineyard, 38295 Fremont Overlook Lane, Purcellville. Contact: www.sunsethillsvineyard.com

Cars and Crafts for a Cause

3-7 p.m., Christian Fellowship Church, 21673 Beaumeade Circle, Ashburn. Contact: cfellowshipc.org The event benefiting Operation Homefront includes a vintage car show, crafters, food trucks, moon bounces, bungee runs, a rock wall and more. Admission is free.

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2 p.m., Thomas Balch Library, 208 W. Market St., Leesburg. Contact: 703-737-7195 Robert O’Connor discusses his work on Civil War soldier James Hanger, the war’s first amputee. Program is free, but advance registration is required.

Arcola VFD Poker Run

10 a.m., 24300 Gum Springs Road, Sterling. Contact: www.arcolavfd.org Enjoy the fall weather as you ride between numerous fire and rescue stations. Cost is $25/ hand. Refreshments will be available along the route and after the run.

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9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Heritage Farm Museum, Sterling. Contact: www.loudounmuseum.com Bring the family and enjoy hands-on children’s activities, apple tasting, cider pressing and demonstrations of historic orchard tools. Festival is free with museum admission ($5 for adults, $4 for seniors, $3 for children 2-12. Under 2 are free.

2-4 p.m., 44045 Riverside Parkway, Conference Rooms A and B. Contact: lori.caslin@inova.org. Inova Loudoun hosts its ninth annual reunion for patients cared for in the hospital’s neonatal intensive care unit. Event features music, balloons, face painting, food and more.

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3 p.m., Loudoun Valley High School, Purcellville. See Sept. 27 listing.

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Noon-5 p.m., Spanky’s Shenanigans, 538 E. Market St., Leesburg. Contact: www.cancercanrock.org Top local musicians including Todd Wright, Michael Sheppard, Cal Everett, Tommy Gann, Prescott Engle, Johnny Kasun and Stilson Greene join forces to benefit the nonprofit that helps musicians with cancer make their dream records. Requested donation is $10.

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An extraordinary historic farm with two main residences (totaling 6 bedrooms) and a tenant house/guest house, amidst towering trees, stonewalls, brillant gardens and a spring fed pond. The two stables are stunning and include 10 stalls and 6 stalls with huge lofts, opening to paddocks and overlooking the pond. English gardens, picket fences, a paneled office, all in pristine condition and absolutely charming. $2,350,000

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Fabulous 3 level brick colonial on 24+ gorgeous acres of lush pastures and woods with excellent mountain views. Completely updated in 2011 with a new addition of a Great Room with vaulted ceilings and brick walled fireplace. Features Hardwood floors, formal Living Room and Dining Room, Office, finished walk up lower level, 3 stall barn, 2 run-in sheds, board fenced paddocks with automatic waterers, 2 stocked ponds $998,000 and great ride-out.

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Charming historic home (c.1840) on over 1.5 acres with towering trees and beautiful perennial gardens. Spacious sun filled rooms feature high ceilings, wood floors, 5 bedrooms and 4 baths. Main house includes 3,400 square feet, guest house has 1 more bedroom, and there is a newer detached 2.5 car garage. Convenient location. $589,900

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Beautiful 10 acre parcel offering spectacular frontage and views of Goose Creek. 6 Bedroom approved Perc site with dramatic views of river and valley. Mature hardwood trees, private road and installed well are some of the features of this parcel. Convenient to Leesburg, Middleburg and Purcellville with easy access to the Dulles Greenway. $420,000

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11:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., See Sept. 27 listing.

Wednesday, Oct. 1

Twilight Winery Tour with Wine Tasting and Cheese Friday, October 3rd - 6 pm

Thursday, Oct. 2

Wine Tasting and Cheese Sunday, November 9th - Noon

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Special Holiday Wine Tasting Friday, December 12th - 6 pm

10 a.m., Thomas Balch Library, 208 W. Market St., Leesburg. Contact: 703-737-7195 Library Reference Associate Gabrielle Sanchez will introduce participants to the basics of preservation and discuss the best ways to house and protect personal archives. Program is free but advance registration is recommended.

All events will take place at Notaviva Vineyards,13274 Sagle Road, Purcellville, VA Hosted by Stephen & Shannon Mackey of Notaviva Vineyards Val Kittson & Jane Munzell of Expedia CruiseShipCenters Visit www.WineandWaterways.com for more information about the cruise RSVP to 866.595.3667

Master Gardener Talk

7 p.m., Rust Library, Leesburg. Contact: www. loudouncountymastergardeners.org Garden writer Marianne Willburn presents her humorous perspective on her efforts to launch a community garden and recruit new gardeners to her cause. n

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3 p.m., Franklin Park Arts Center, 36441 Blueridge View Lane, Purcellville. Contact: www. franklinparkartscenter.org This American songbook vocal group, known for its Rat Pack style, launches Franklin Park’s new jazz series. Tickets are $15.

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2-4 p.m., Courtland Rural Village Clubhouse, Leesburg. Contact: 703-598-1578 Team Mathias helps cover medical and travel costs for Mathias Giordano who was diagnosed with bone cancer. Organizers are encouraging children to walk laps and ask friends and family to donate $1 per lap.

8 a.m., registration, 9 a.m., tournament begins, Raspberry Falls Golf and Hunt Club, 41601 Raspberry Dr., Leesburg. Contact: www. stepsisters.org Registration includes a continental breakfast, 18 holes, cart and fees and great prizes. Event benefits the Loudoun-based Step Sisters nonprofit, which provides support services to people affected by breast cancer. Registration is $150 for an individual and $550 for a foursome. Nongolfers can also sponsor a survivor for $150.

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Winemaker and General Manager Jordan Harris is on a mission to make Tarara one of the East Coast’s top wineries.

Vine celebration will feature rare Tarara vintages from the winery’s library. The winery has a lot to celebrate, including a string of accolades from the national wine press in recent years. Three Tarara wines were among the first seven Virginia wines to earn more than 90 points in Wine Enthusiast magazine’s 2013 buying guide, and Harris was one of only two East Coast winemakers to be named to that magazine’s 40 Under 40 Tastemakers list last year. “It’s been such a cool spot and always very forward thinking, constantly trying to be ahead of the curve as to what’s going on,” Harris said. “We made a statement in 2007 that our goal was to be the premier winery on the East Coast for quality wine. There’s still definitely a ways to go. We’re always trying to get better.” n

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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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Barbara Jean Reed passed away at Inova Loudoun Hospital on September 17, 2014. She was born in Leesburg, VA on December 30, 1941; the daughter of Hubert and Mildred Keyes (both deceased). She is survived by her devoted husband of 53 years, Thomas R. Reed; her daughter, Lisa K. Reed; and her sister, Rebecca Littlefield.

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Rosco Alphonso Parsell, 66, of Clearbrook, Virginia passed away, quietly and peacefully, on Friday, September 19, 2014, at Winchester Medical Center in Winchester, Virginia. Rosco was born Wednesday, April 14, 1948 in Pulaski, Virginia. He was a son of the late William Daily Parsell and the late Rhoda Louetta Brown Parsell. He was a graduate of Loudoun County High School, class of 1967. Rosco was active in High School Sports. Rosco was a lifelong fan of the Washington Redskins no matter how poorly they were playing, or if headed to the Super Bowl. Rosco served his country in the National Guard from 1967 to 1973. Rosco worked as a carpenter by trade for much of his life. Regardless of where Rosco was employed his work and attitude were deeply respected and admired. Rosco retired from Construction Management Inc. as a supervisor of subcontractors. Roscoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s work can still be seen throughout Dulles Airport, and the greater Winchester area.

11/10/1941 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 09/15/2014 Carol was born in Columbus, OH to Vernon E. Sharp and Caroline I. Meinert. She is survived by her husband of 40 yrs., Joseph G Beattie and sister Sharon L. Stout, niece, Emily A. Brandel, nephew, Adam J. Stout, and numerous cousins. Carol was called to be an educator, & obtained a BS degree from Ohio State Univ. & a Master of Art in Education from Wayne State Univ. She taught in public schools in Ohio first, as an elementary teacher, then as a learning disabilities teacher, which continued in Michigan & for 27 yrs. in Loudoun County Public Schools, VA. She was a co-winner of a Teacher of the Year award from IBM. After retirement in 2007, she became a dedicated volunteer & advocate with the Jefferson County Homeless Coalition, & received the WV Governorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s award for Advancing Civil Rights Through Advocacy in 2013. A Celebration of Carolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s life was held with visitation on Friday, September 19, 2014, at 11:30 a.m. at Charles Town Presbyterian Church, WV, followed by a service at 1:00 p.m. Interment will be in the Hillsboro Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to: The Jefferson County Homeless Coalition, JCCM, 238 W. Washington St., He leaves his bereaved family to cherish his Charles Town, WV 25414, and Blue Ridge memory especially his daughter; Althea and Hospice, 333 W. Cork St. #405, Winchester, son-in-law James Moran of Clearbrook, VA, VA 22601.

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n gearing up to launch a more extensive foreign direct investment program, Loudoun supervisors are preparing to jump into a very big pond, one in which their predecessors barely dipped a toe. Boards have explored this topic before, but always concluded that the investment needed to woo foreign companies to join Loudoun’s business family was too large of a gamble for such uncertain rewards. The market may now be ripe for such a venture, but questions remain about whether the initiative is the best use of county resources at a time when revenues remain tight. County leaders already are targeted by critics for holding the reins on school funding, and no trip by a supervisor or county staffer to visit Loudoun’s sister cities in Germany or South Korea is complete without complaints about junketeering. Just imagine the blog traffic once they start building up their frequent flyer accounts. A strong case can be made that reaching out to foreign companies may be the best bet for diversifying a regional— and local—economy too dependent on once seemingly infinite federal contracts. While the close ties to the federal city have buffered Northern Virginia from economic turmoil in the past, that link now can be cited as a key factor in the sluggish recovery. Attracting companies that sell things—perhaps even manufacture those things—can capitalize on the remarkable distribution infrastructure already in place and help improve the stability of the region over the long run. It will require a long run. Jurisdictions with the best record of attracting overseas firms are those who have been working at it the longest, including neighboring Fairfax County that has been building those relationships aggressively for more than two decades. It also will require a partnership with the existing business community that can benefit from having access to new markets, as well as new customers for their goods and services. That is where the conversation should head next, to determine whether there is ample interest among Loudoun’s current businesses to contribute time and resources to the effort. The recruitment campaign will not succeed as a government project, but it just might if powered by a community partnership.

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