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GOP presidential candidate Dr. Ben Carson campaigned in Sterling on Sunday night. Carson is the first 2016 presidential hopeful to stop in Loudoun, but will likely not be the last. The 2012 race brought President Barack Obama and GOP nominee Mitt Romney to the county.

Leesburg Panel Puts Spotlight On Town’s Increasing Diversity population at just more than 46,000, and non-whites accounted for 39.7 percent of the town’s population. Hispanics have seen the largest increase, making up 20.6 percent of the population compared with 2.4 percent in 1990. Asians make up the thirdmost prominent group at 8.1 percent after registering at 1.4 percent in 1990. Blacks have dropped to 7.8 percent.

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In 1990, Leesburg had 16,202 residents, and 83.7 percent of them were white, according to town records. Blacks made up the second-largest racial group at 12.2 percent, and 16.3 percent of residents overall were non-white. Ever since, a steady increase of residents of Hispanic and Asian descent has driven an ever-changing scene in Leesburg. An estimate in 2013 put the

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see employment numbers, and they were worse than I thought,” Loudoun County NAACP President Phillip Thompson said, mentioning a Freedom of Information Act open records request. “This is a problem, and they needed to do something.” Fast forward to July of this year, when the town’s most recent Workforce Diversity Report showed the numbers have slightly increased in terms of minority employees. There are now 12 Hispanic workers compared with eight in November 2013, and there are four employees of Asian descent compared with three two years ago. The number of black employees has held steady at 12. “I think part of the reason there was some lag there is because there’s been a tremendous amount of stability with those who work within the town,” Councilwoman Katie Sheldon Hammler said. “There Continued on Page 9

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The driving force behind the creation of the commission came when the task force looked at diversity numbers within the town’s government. Although 60 percent of the town’s residents were white, that group made up 90 percent of the town government’s workforce. In November 2013, white men and women occupied 293 of the town’s 336 jobs. “I sent a FOIA to the Leesburg government to

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hile other cities across the United States are struggling with racial tension, Leesburg is working to be at the forefront in addressing diversity concerns. “We have to all work together as a team,” said Enrique Gonzalez. He was tapped to chair the region’s first municipal Diversity Commission, created by the Town Council in March to improve relations with minorities. “We need to see how we can move this forward so we can avoid the problems that a lot of other cities are having.” For commission member Linda McCray, the effort started two years ago when she was asked to be part of a task force charged with analyzing diversity within Leesburg’s government.

As its work evolved and the numbers trickled in, the task force found that even though slightly more than half of the town’s population was white, that racial group made up most of the town workforce. “We consumed all the data, and I was amazed at what I was looking at,” McCray said. “The numbers were pretty startling, and that propelled the Diversity Commission forward.”

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ust as a new poll showed he was tied with Donald Trump in the race for the GOP presidential nomination, Dr. Ben Carson brought his campaign to Sterling on Sunday night. More than 1,500 people gathered in the school’s gymnasium to hear Carson’s message advocating increased fiscal and personal responsibility. Carson is the first 2016 presidential candidate to hold a rally in Loudoun, but more are expected to follow as they seek to impress voters in the key swing county

in an important swing state. Both have gone Democratic in the past two presidential elections. Speaking for an hour, Carson covered a wide range of policy proposals. “The stuff that I’m talking about is not Democrat or Republican stuff,” he said. “It is American stuff.” Much of his message focused on addressing the nation’s fiscal challenges, an $18 trillion debt and a $200 trillion “fiscal gap” of unfunded government obligations, including Social Security and Medicare. “This is not something you’ll hear any traditional politician talk

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RealEstate Business Intelligence’s August report showed that houses were moving quickest in Sterling’s 20164 ZIP code, which logged the county’s lowest median sales prices at $352,500. Homes in that area, east of Rt. 28 and south of Rt. 7, were on the market an average of 26 days in August. In July, that rate was 18 days. Schuh-Nuhfer said that, for her and her husband, the affordability of buying a house in that area was a plus, but an easier commute to work is what has both of them most excited to move in later this month. For the past two years, Schuh-Nuhfer has commuted to Tysons Corner and Nuhfer has driven to Manassas. “We’re tired of traffic,” the 35-year-old SchuhNuhfer said. “We’re done with Waxpool Road.” Plus, when Loudoun’s Silver Line stations open in 2020, she’ll have a short drive to Metrorail.

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hen Tim Nuhfer and Natasha Schuh-Nuhfer began their hunt for their first home, they jotted down a list of priorities. The husband and wife wanted at least 2,000 square feet of space, two to three bedrooms and a garage with space for their kayaks and other outdoor gear, and they didn’t want to pay much more than $450,000. Their search criteria led them to a neighborhood that’s considered one of Loudoun’s real estate hot spots, where homes are moving quicker than anywhere else in the county. They found their new abode, a four-bedroom, 2,100-square-foot house with a two-car garage, on the far east end of Sterling.

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“To afford a house like that in Ashburn, we’d have to save up for another 10 years, so instead we took a gamble,” Schuh-Nuhfer said. “We were pleasantly surprised with what we found in Sterling. It’s definitely an area where the houses don’t seem to be staying on the market long.” The parts of the county that are seeing homes sell the fastest may surprise you. Sterling, Aldie, Broadlands and Brambleton have been the most sought-after areas for buyers in the past couple of months, according to recent RealEstate Business Intelligence reports. The newer neighborhoods in Aldie saw the biggest uptick in activity in the past year, with a median 29 days on the market compared with 42 in August 2014. That rise is likely a result of the median sales price in the area taking a hit—down 23 percent from $545,124 last August to $420,721 this August.

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Loudoun government transportation bulletin scheduled to be mailed to all county households next month continued to be a source of controversy Monday night, this time at an election forum for candidates for two Board of Supervisors districts.

The mailer, which has been denounced by Democratic supervisor hopefuls, was one of the main points of divide at the event for the Ashburn and Dulles districts held by the League of Women Voters of Loudoun County. Democrats Mike Turner and Anjan Chimaladinne described the publication as a campaign piece, while their opponents said it’s merely a tool to inform residents about more than 30 road and transit projects.

Turner, who is challenging incumbent Republican Ralph M. Buona in the Ashburn District, said that transportation is a political issue in Loudoun, so sending out a mailing about that subject in the month before an election makes for a political act. To bolster his point, he referred to a move by Supervisor Eugene A. Delgaudio (R-Sterling) on Sept. 16 to reconsider approval of the Continued on Page 13

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hood covering his head, ran by her and grabbed her on her buttocks. She said that the man continued to run north along King Street and turned into Bridgette Place. Officers responded to the area and were unable to locate the suspect or vehicle. The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a case in which the victim was running in the area of Riverside Parkway and Kipheart Drive when about 5:45 a.m. Sept. 24 when she was assaulted by an unknown man. After the suspect tackled the woman to the ground, she was able to fight off the man and run to a passerby who drove her home. She then reported the incident. The suspect was described as a black male and wearing a hoodie, possibly grey, with the hood up. He was also possibly wearing khaki pants. He fled the area on foot toward the Lansdowne Town Center.

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oudouners no longer have to go into the city for great independent films. Ashburn’s Old Ox Brewery has been selected as a screening location for the annual Manhattan Short Film Festival Oct. 2 and 3. The festival takes place simultaneously in settings around the world, bringing more than 100,000 film-lovers across six continents together to view the work of the next generation of filmmakers. The same top 10 films, from Finland, France, Chile, Germany, Kosovo, Turkey, Switzerland and the U.S., will screen both nights at 8 p.m. at Old Ox. Audience members will vote on best film and best actor, and the results will be announced Monday. Tickets are $10 and can be purchased at the door or in advance online. For more information, go to oldoxbrewery.com.

LANDSCAPE PAINTER H.K. ANNE SPEAKS AT GWU The latest art show at George Washington University’s Ashburn Campus features the paintings of H.K. Anne. Anne is a DC-area based landscape painter whose works are in the tradition of the Hudson River Valley artists of the 19th Century, but record the changing landscape in the 21st century and the emotional connection with the environment. Anne is studio artist at the Workhouse Arts Center in Lorton, and she was recently awarded best in show honors at the Art League, Torpedo Factory in Alexandria. The show opens with a reception and artist talk Friday, Oct. 2, at 7 p.m. The exhibit is free and open to the public and is on display at the G.W. Virginia Science And Technology Campus, Enterprise Hall, 44983 Knoll Square, First Floor Gallery in Ashburn. Exhibit hours are 7 a.m.-9 p.m., seven days a week.

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The Town Council created the Diversity Commission in March but didn’t give the panel any power in the town’s hiring process, partially because of legal concerns.

The creation of the Diversity Commission, Thompson said, is an important first step to the process, although he would like to see a similar effort within the county’s government. Councilman Marty Martinez, who is the council’s liaison to the Diversity Commission, said that, in the past, the town hasn’t “completely paid attention” to the increasingly diversified population, but now “it’s time to celebrate those differences.” “Hopefully what [this commission] is saying is that we are embracing differences,” he said. “We have our arms open.” Commission members encourage residents to share their concerns and suggestions at meetings, which take place on the first Wednesday of each month at 7 p.m. in the lower level conference room at Town Hall. “We’re here to help build bridges,” commission member Cheng Liu said. n

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hasn’t been a lot of turnover. I’m sure we will see increasing diversity within town staff.” Thompson also was concerned with the amount of diversity within the town’s police force. According to records he received, white men and women occupy 87 of the 96 police department jobs (90.6 percent). There are six black employees, Capt. Vanessa L. Grigsby is the highest ranking, and three Hispanic men and women on staff. “It has to start from the standpoint that this is important and that people’s performances are adjusted on not just doing their job but having a workforce that looks like our community,” Thompson said. “It has to be something that they really want to do. If you don’t, you’re not going to get it done.” Thompson said the relationship between the police and residents isn’t as hostile compared with most large inner cities, but there is a “feeling among a lot of people that they target minorities at a higher rate” for tickets and summonses. Leesburg Police Chief Joseph Price said his department reaches out to minority communities and encourages qualified residents to apply. He said he would “absolutely love to have quality people that fully represent our community.” But, he added, “It’s a challenging nut to crack,” while noting there are not any Asians on his staff. He said the town’s diverse population has created the need for Spanish-speaking officers, and there are plenty on the force. “We strive to make sure that all of our citizens—no matter their race, age or economic standing—that everyone gets the same level of high-quality service,” Price said.

“As you can see in the statistics, that’s where the town needs work,” Gonzalez said. “Granted, that’s not our mandate, and I was a little surprised by that.” Town Manager Kaj Dentler told commission members at their first meeting in July that one of his goals for the group is to help open doors between the town government and residents. “We see a massive opportunity from a PR approach,” Dentler said. The main task of the seven-person panel— composed of two white members, three Hispanic members, one African-American woman and one Asian woman—is to make recommendations to the council that enhance Leesburg’s ability to communicate with and deliver services more effectively to minority residents. The commission is working toward making sure snow is removed more quickly in predominantly minority neighborhoods along Plaza Street and Edwards Ferry Road. It is also in the process of informing low-income residents of low-cost Internet options through Comcast.

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‘What are you talking about? How are we going to pay for this when we are already about to go over the financial cliff?’” Carson frequently reflected on the worries expressed by the Founding Fathers about voter apathy and on the character traits that allowed the fledgling nation to so quickly rise to become an international powerhouse. “It was that ‘can do’ attitude that allowed them to so quickly rise to the pinnacle of the world. And that is why the ‘can do’ attitude must be returned, and we must get rid of the ‘what can you do for me’ attitude,” Carson said, drawing the loudest applause of the night. Other campaign planks highlighted during his remarks included: • advocating a lower corporate tax rate to encourage corporate investment, as well as a six-month tax holiday that would allow U.S. companies to bring back without penalty $2 trillion sitting in accounts overseas to avoid taxation, provided at least 10 percent of that money is used for domestic job creation; • supporting a simplified tax code that would be proportionate across all income levels and would remove loopholes and deductions;

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• strengthening the nation’s electrical grid and stepping up cyber security efforts; and • allowing the U.S. military to more directly fight ISIS in the Middle East. Carson wrapped up his program with an invitation for questions from the audience. One of those came from 15-year-old Ryan Sorensen of Hillsboro, who was among the first in line and secured a spot standing at the foot of the stage. The Woodgrove High School student asked if Carson supported affirmative action policies. Carson said the program had a place 50 years ago when beliefs that African-Americans could not serve as doctors or pilots, for example, were widely held. Today, though, he said the efforts to support society’s underdogs should not be based on race, but on circumstances. He said a student who grew up in poverty in Appalachia but who recorded outstanding grades and high SAT scores might deserve to move ahead of his own son in the line for admission to Yale. Carson also said it was important to maximize the development of American students’ talent to enable the nation to compete economi-

cally with China and India. One goal of Carson’s appearance was to encourage supporters to help out with the first step in Virginia’s nomination process: getting enough petition signatures to have his name listed on the Republican Party’s March 1 primary ballot. Candidates need to collect 5,000 signatures, including 200 from each of the state’s 11 congressional districts. The signature requirement was cut in half after 2012 when only two GOP candidates—Mitt Romney and Ron Paul—qualified for Virginia’s ballot. Also addressing the rally crowd was Republican Party of Virginia Chairman John Whitbeck, who noted that Loudoun’s swing status gives local voters more control over the election outcome than those in other states. The majority of Loudoun voters backed President Barack Obama in 2008 and in 2012. Prior to 2008, the last time the county supported a Democrat for president was 1964. “We’re done losing, ladies and gentlemen,” Whitbeck said. “We’re done losing in Virginia, and we’re done losing nationwide. I need your help uniting the Republican Party once and for all.” n

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neighborhoods to each other, to schools and to community amenities such as retail and county facilities were seen as valuable, too, according to the summary, and respondents also wanted more public transportation options. In addition, residents and businesses worry about the high cost of living in the Dulles area as well as the availability of affordable housing, county staff noted. On the plus side, Rt. 50 was seen as a “corridor of significance” to project participants, and businesses and residents hope the soon-to-open StoneSprings Hospital Center will enhance economic and educational development and lead to more job options. Dulles residents and businesspeople also desire “measured, planned development,” the project found. “This included the construction of supportive infrastructure, the maintenance and enhancement of open space and the park system, and a concern over rapid residential growth,” the conclusions summary said. However, many of the community’s anxieties about housing and economic development already are being addressed though county programs and initiatives, the final report said. During 4½ months of outreach for the project, county staff used online surveys; focus groups for youth and senior citizens; electronic outreach, including a web-based forum and crowdsourced mapping; and four community work sessions to gather data. More information about the project, including a copy of the final report, is available at loudoun.gov/dullescommunityoutreach. Questions and comments also are welcome, county staff said, and should be directed to Joe Griffiths, project manager, Loudoun County Department of Planning and Zoning, at 703-7770424, or at dullesoutreach@loudoun.gov. n

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Chapter President Sean Dikeman a letter outlining his plans to not reappoint the majority of the officers with the Loudoun County sheriff’s department.” Dikeman said that showed a “severe lack of professionalism for someone seeking such a powerful position.” “This should be of great concern to the citizens and voters of Loudoun County,” he said in prepared remarks. If Allman gets elected, Dikeman said, he will eliminate jobs with no appeal process. “We’re talking about job security,” he said. “It’s not just the officers, but also their spouses, parents, sons and daughters who will be affected.” Allman, however, stated in an email Sept. 25 that he doesn’t have any plans to terminate every deputy, if elected. But, he said, “just like in business, and Continued on Page 16

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police work is a business, some employees (deputies) must go. “Secondly, deputies, under Virginia law are not afforded any appeal rights,” Allman said. “They are ‘at will’ employees, and the Supreme Court of Virginia recently held so. Your employer can fire you, and sheriffs can fire deputies.” He also confirmed that he never wanted the association’s support. “I refused to be interviewed by the union as I do not want their endorsement, the same as I don’t want any campaign contributions,” he said. “I am beholden to no one.”

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She said that, instead of focusing on a tweet, Black wants to deal with issues such as transportation and education. “Senator Black’s record is very clear,” Staton said. The three Democratic state legislators who represent Loudoun County, however, apparently considered the tweet significant. “I am deeply offended by Dick Black’s chauvinistic attempt to diminish Dr. Jill McCabe’s many accomplishments,” state Sen. Jennifer T. Wexton (D-33), a mother of two, said in a statement released by the Democratic Party of Virginia. “Both ‘doctor’ and ‘mother’ are impressive titles on their own, and I certainly know how hard it is to juggle raising children with the demands of a professional career. Senator Black’s patronizing remarks prove just how out of touch he is with Loudoun families.” Said Sen. Barbara Favola, who has one child: “Dick Black’s unabashed sexism is one of the many reasons voters must replace him this November. Dr. Jill McCabe is an incredibly accomplished emergency room pediatrician, education advocate and, of course, a mother of two. For Dick Black to cheapen any of that is offensive.” In addition, Black’s listing on the campaign graphic of “herpetologist,” one who studies amphibians and reptiles, riled Del. Kathleen Murphy (D-34). “Dick Black thinks being a ‘reptile enthusiast’ is a more legitimate qualification than being a mother and a doctor? Seriously? He’s a snake,” said Murphy, whom the Democratic Party noted is a mother of six. McCabe’s campaign also held a press conference Monday in Ashburn about Black’s tweet and issued a statement from it afterwards. “He has made it clear that balancing a career and a family is simply not enough to qualify one for running for public office,” McCabe said in the statement. “Insults like this are a slap in the face to the hardworking women and men of Northern Virginia who work hard to raise a family, build a career, volunteer and do other things to serve their communities.” n

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disclosures. Arlington County Commonwealth’s Attorney Theo Stamos said Tuesday that “bottom line: there’s nothing here.” Loudoun Circuit Court Judge Jeanette C. Irby on Aug. 21 issued an order appointing Stamos to look into the matter that Hamilton resident Sally Mann brought to Loudoun Commonwealth’s Attorney James E. Plowman and to Loudoun Voter Registrar Judy Brown. Mann contended in writing that York, a political veteran who was last elected as a Republican but who is running this year as an independent, incorrectly listed reimbursements on disclosure forms. In a letter to Brown, she alleged that York made errors in at least 36 transactions that total more than $43,000 on 13 finance reports. But Stamos, in a letter to Mann on Tuesday, wrote that “no legal action can be taken at this time.” “First, none of the allegations you have submitted constitute matters ripe for review by this office because the general registrar has not taken the necessary action to trigger such review,” the prosecutor wrote. “Specifically, the Loudoun County general registrar has not notified Mr. York of any incomplete filings and allowed him to supply missing information as required by law before referring the matter to the commonwealth’s attorney.”

And, Stamos wrote, even if York had filed reports that merited review, the “applicable statute of limitations would bar a prosecution based on thirty-one out of the thirty-six transactions you have cited.” If Brown takes action on the other five line items, she wrote, the Arlington Commonwealth’s Attorney “will respond accordingly.” Responding to news of Stamos’ decision, York issued a statement saying, “I am gratified by the quick disposition of a frivolous complaint filed in support of Charlie King’s campaign.” The incumbent was referring to the GOP nominee for the chairman’s spot. Democrat Phyllis Randall and independent Tom Bellanca also are in the four-candidate race. “Mr. King, as one of my three opponents this year, has had nothing positive to say to the voters of Loudoun County, and this is one more example of his negative, flailing campaign,” York said. The chairman said that there was “never anything wrong” with his campaign disclosures, and that, if there had been, he would have heard from the Electoral Board and “made the necessary corrections.” King didn’t want to comment on York’s assertion that Mann’s action was taken “in support” of his campaign. But he said that Loudoun needs an honest chairman who is “not under an ethical cloud.” “It’s really time for this to be over,” King said. The Republican also pointed out that Stamos mentioned in her letter that her office would investigate further if prompted by the Loudoun voter registrar. “It’s not closed,” he said of the matter. n

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“With the Silver Line coming, now is the time to buy here,” she said. “People are on to it now, and the prices are really going to go up.” Overall, Loudoun’s market has had a promising year. August marked the eighth month in a row that saw year-over-year gains in sales. While the county’s median sales price is unchanged from a year ago, the year’s home sales tally of 4,472 as of August is up 16.1 percent over the same period last year. And not only are more homes selling, but also they’re selling faster. Twenty-six percent of the homes sold were on the market 10 or fewer days, an increase from 21.4 percent last August. “If a house sells in 10 days or less, you know it’s priced right and is in great condition,” Pamela Jones of Long & Foster Realtors said. Leesburg’s 20176 ZIP code—where median sales prices are above the county average at $445,000—took the biggest dive in activity. In August, the median house was on the market for 38 days. That slowdown is likely driven by price. Joe and Megan Scanlan experienced a bit of sticker shock when they first started looking for a home in downtown Leesburg. The couple expected to save a little money when they sold their townhouse in Ashburn and moved west. “But once we knew we wanted to be in the downtown district, we discovered it’s a hard market,” Joe Scanlan said. “We saw a lot of older homes, but they were expensive and not renovated and not that big.” They finally decided to sell their townhouse and move in with Megan Scanlan’s mother to save a few months worth of mortgage payments and be poised to buy immediately when they came upon the perfect home. They found exactly what they were looking for at Crescent Place, a mixed-use development under construction along Harrison Street. “It seems like it’s going to be a really cool place to live, and it’s walking distance to downtown,” Joe Scanlan said. They will move in January, but Scanlan said, “Already, it feels like home.” If there’s any part of the market real estate agents might call a “cold spot” in Loudoun, it’s the houses priced at seven figures. There are 200 homes for sale at $1 million or more, and just 16 are under contract, according to Jones at Long & Foster. So far this year, 67 at that price range have sold—just 1.5 percent of the county’s overall home sales. “So we currently have a 21-month supply of homes over $1,000,000,” Jones said in an email. “Yikes!” The pricier homes depreciated the most during the real estate bust and have taken longer to rebound, she said, while the lower-priced, first-time homes are appreciating faster and selling faster. While those trying to sell their $1 million properties might have a hard time believing it, Loudoun’s housing market is considered balanced, according to the Dulles Area Association of Realtors. Carol Kearney, of Momentum Realty LLC, described the state of real estate in the county as “just right.” “Everything is moving along at a nice rate. It’s a great market for buyers and sellers,” she said. “I don’t see prices skyrocketing, but I do see things appreciating as they should.” And, as Virginia One Development partner Wayland Coker put it, Loudoun as a whole is a sought-after real estate market. The county tallied an average of 33 median days on the market in August—14 fewer days than the rest of Northern Virginia jurisdictions combined and 44 fewer days than the statewide average, Northern Virginia Association of Realtors’ stats show. “This county has so much to offer,” Coker said, “and more and more people are discovering that.” n

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A crowd gathered to dedicate Northern Virginia Community College’s new Higher Education Center with a ribbon-cutting ceremony Sept. 24. From left, NVCC Board Vice Chairman Todd Rowley,Virginia Community College System Associate Vice Chancellor Bert Jones, NVCC President Scott Ralls, state Sen. Jennifer T. Wexton (D-33), Del. Kenneth R. Plum (D-36), Del. Kathleen J. Murphy (D-34), NVCCLoudoun Provost Julie Leidig, NVCC student Manuel Hernandez, Del. Thomas A. “Tag” Greason (R-32), Loudoun County Chairman Scott K. York (R-At Large), Supervisor Suzanne M. Volpe (R-Algonkian) and Supervisor Janet S. Clarke (R-Blue Ridge).

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dnadler@leesburgtoday.com he new three-story Higher Education Center at Northern Virginia Community College’s Loudoun Campus stands as a symbol of what the college wants to be for its

students. Scott Ralls, the college’s new president, told those gathered Sept. 24 for a ceremony to formally christen the first phase of the center that the plan is for it to eventually house university classes. “Students can walk across the bridge and be able to complete a bachelor’s degree through a four-year institution without having to leave the campus, without having to leave Loudoun County,” he said. “The vital role that community colleges play is to create pathways—path-

ways to dreams for our students. For so many, that’s a pathway to universities, and that’s the theme of this building.” The $11.7 million, 42,000-square-foot Ashburn Today/Danielle Nadler Higher Education Center—called by one college leader the crown jewel of NVCC facili- Northern Virginia Community College’s new Higher Education Center is expected to be a catalyst ties—includes a state-of-the-art music record- for the college’s Loudoun Campus to partner with Virginia universities. ing studio, high-tech collaborative classrooms, a specialized lab for communication classes, 63,000 square feet and is expected to be a Del. Thomas A. “Tag” Greason (R-32) several computer labs, faculty suites, lounge catalyst for the campus to partner with Virginia said the word “partnerships” came to his mind areas and a window-lined multipurpose area universities to allow students to seamlessly when he thought of the college, which partners that extends over the campus pond to serve as complete a bachelor’s degree. with K-12 school divisions, universities and the a 250-person events center. “This is a good milestone, but this is only community as a whole. Perkins Eastman was the building’s archi- part way to the destination,” Ralls said Sept. 24. Just last month, the college agreed to drop tect, and Sigal Construction Corp. managed the State Sen. Jennifer T. Wexton (D-33) its tuition fees for high school students to earn project. called the campus a “gateway” to success for so college credit through dual-enrollment courses. The building’s first phase is part of a many students. “NOVA makes a college degree Greason told the college’s leaders in the larger expansion planned for the 11,000-stu- affordable and accessible for so many people room, “Thank you for being such a great dent campus in Sterling. The second phase of who wouldn’t be able to have that opportunity partner to Loudoun County and to the comthe Higher Education Center calls for another otherwise,” she said. monwealth.” n

36 LCPS Students Named National Merit Semifinalists

he list of 2016 National Merit Semifinalists was recently released, and 36 Loudoun County public high school students made the cut. The 16,000 high school seniors nationwide who were named semifinalists are eligible to compete for 7,400 National Merit Scholarship awards worth $32 million, to be awarded in spring 2016. To enter the 2016 National Merit program, the students, as juniors, took the 2014 Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test. The nationwide pool of semifinalists, which represents less than 1

percent of U.S. high school seniors, includes the highest-scoring entrants in each state. The LCPS 2016 National Merit semifinalists are: • Briar Woods High School students Azeeza Hasan, Emma Jaeger, Derek Mamrol and Vikas Rajasekaran; • Broad Run High School student Jessica Liu; • Dominion High School students Francesca Babetski, Katerina Banks and Sara Schlemmer; • Freedom High School students Grant Kim, Mehr Kumar and Hyunkyu Lee; • John Champe High School students Chanel

Lee and Raghava Pamula; • Loudoun County High School student Caleb Jones; • Loudoun Valley High School student Jasmine Lu; • Potomac Falls High School students Wyatt Pontius, William Shangraw and Michael Shiu; • Stone Bridge High School students Sarah Santoro, Parsa Soltani and Siddharth Srivatsan; • Thomas Jefferson High School students Abhimanyu Chadha, Haarika Chalasani, Shrey Gupta, Alison Hau, Chloe How, Sweta Karlekar, Sahith Malyala, Sophia Martinese, Kath-

erine McLaughlan, Christopher Morris, Maitri Patel, Nirmaan Shanker and Kaushik Venkatesh; and • Tuscarora High School students Kieran Hooper and Swanny Shi. Five Loudoun County Public Schools students were selected as Hispanic Achievement Scholarship semifinalists. They are: Broad Run student Stephanie Arens; Potomac Falls student Andrea Mares Zarate; and Stone Bridge students Rory Feicht, Andrew Matson and Parsa Soltani. n

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The deadline for prospective members of the 2016-17 freshman class at Thomas Jefferson High School for Science & Technology

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Charles Barnhouse, of Leesburg, was awarded a $500 scholarship from the Clifford H. “Ted” Rees Jr. Scholarship Foundation for being the statewide winner of the SkillsUSA Championships in the HVAC category at the SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference. Barnhouse is a student at C.S. Monroe Technology Center in Leesburg. The SkillsUSA Championships was held in June in Louisville, KY, and is the showcase for the best career and technical students in the nation.

to apply for admission is Friday, Oct. 16, at 4 p.m. There are no exceptions to the application deadline, school officials said. Applications postmarked on the deadline day will not be accepted. Paper applications should be turned into the designated TJ liaison counselor at the student’s middle school, or to the Thomas Jefferson admissions office if the student’s school does not have a liaison counselor. Eighth-grade students are eligible to apply to the freshman class at Thomas Jefferson if they live in one of the Northern Virginia school divisions that participate in the regional school: Loudoun, Fairfax, Arlington and Prince William counties and the city of Falls Church. Students must also be enrolled in Algebra 1 or a higher-level mathematics course in eighth grade to be eligible. For information on the admissions process, go to tjadmissions.org. n

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unde Odunlade, a Nigerian artist, poet and drummer, traveled to Loudoun last week to present Seldens Landing Elementary School with the International Coalition for the Eradication of Hunger & Abuse’s first-ever Global Impact Award. The award was created just for Seldens Landing students’ and staff members after

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On May 20, 2015, Virginia Electric and Power Company ("Dominion Virginia Power" or "Company") filed with the State Corporation Commission ("Commission") an application ("Application") for a certificate of public convenience and necessity for the proposed Poland Road 230 kV double circuit transmission line loop and 23034.5 kV Poland Road Substation. Dominion Virginia Power filed the Application pursuant to § 56-46.1 of the Code of Virginia ("Code") and the Utility Facilities Act, § 56-265.1 et seq.

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Dominion Virginia Power states in its Application that no existing right-of-way is available to accommodate the proposed Project. Thus, new right-of-way is required for the entire route of the line. Dominion Virginia Power has identified a proposed route, as well as two alternative routes, for the Commission's consideration. The proposed route parallels Highway Route 50 for substantially all of its length, commencing at a tap point on the existing 230 kV Loudoun – Brambleton electric transmission Line #2094 and terminating at the proposed Poland Road Substation.

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According to the Application, the Company proposes to construct in Loudoun County a new 23034.5 kV Poland Road Substation and a new approximately fourmile overhead 230 kV double circuit transmission line between a tap of existing 230 kV Loudoun – Brambleton Line #2094 and the proposed Poland Road Substation ("Poland Road Loop"). The Poland Road Loop and Poland Road Substation are referred to herein as the "Project." The proposed in-service date for the Project is June of 2018.

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NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC OF AN APPLICATION BY VIRGINIA ELECTRIC AND POWER COMPANY FOR APPROVAL AND CERTIFICATION OF ELECTRIC TRANSMISSION FACILITIES: POLAND ROAD 230 KV DOUBLE CIRCUIT TRANSMISSION LINE LOOP AND 230-34.5 KV POLAND ROAD SUBSTATION CASE NO. PUE-2015-00053

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In its Application, Dominion Virginia Power estimates that it will take 18 months to construct the proposed Project and 12 months for engineering, material procurement, and construction permitting. The Company estimates the cost of the proposed Project to be approximately $54.5 million. Dominion Virginia Power asserts that the proposed Project is necessary to provide service to a new data center campus in Loudoun County and maintain reliable electric service to its customers in the area in accordance with mandatory North American Electric Reliability Corporation Reliability Standards for transmission facilities and the Company's planning criteria. Loudoun County and several other Respondents intervened in this case and proposed five alternative transmission line routes for the Commission’s consideration. After an initial review of the alternative routes by the Company, the Company determined that two of the routes could accommodate its transmission line, but that serious impediments exist that would preclude construction along the other three routes. The County’s two alternative transmission line routes being noticed at this time pursuant to § 56-46.1 of the Code are set forth below. Transmission Line Routes for the Proposed Project Dominion Virginia Power Proposed Route The Proposed Route commences at a tap point along the existing 230 kV Loudoun – Brambleton electric transmission line #2094, approximately 800 feet south of Highway Route 50, and extends for approximately 4.0 miles paralleling Highway Route 50 before terminating at the proposed Poland Road Substation. From the tap point, the Proposed Route angles to the northeast for 1,200 feet where it parallels Highway Route 50 traveling southeasterly on the south side of the roadway for approximately 1.9 miles. It then crosses to the north side of Highway Route 50 east of the intersection with Loudoun County Parkway/Old Ox Road. The Proposed Route then travels along the south side of South Perimeter Road (Metropolitan Washington Airport Authority property boundary). At this point, the Proposed Route turns south along the east side of Vance Road for approximately 920 feet until it reaches the north side of Highway Route 50. The Proposed Route continues along the north side of Highway Route 50 until it angles to the east, veering away to avoid development for a distance of approximately 0.2 miles. On the east side of the development, the Proposed Route angles sharply to the southwest for approximately 530 feet, crossing Highway Route 50 and entering the proposed Poland Road Substation property.

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On or before January 6, 2016, any interested person wishing to comment on the Application shall file written comments on the Application with the Clerk of the Commission at the address set forth above. Any interested person desiring to file comments electronically may do so on or before January 6, 2016, by following the instructions on the Commission's website: http://www.scc.virginia.gov/case. Compact discs or any other form of electronic storage medium may not be filed with the comments. All such comments shall refer to Case No. PUE-2015-00053. The Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure may be viewed at http://www.scc.virginia.gov/case. A printed copy of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure and an official copy of the Commission's Order for Notice and Hearing in this proceeding may be obtained from the Clerk of the Commission at the address set forth above. VIRGINIA ELECTRIC AND POWER COMPANY

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Any person or entity impacted by Loudoun County Alternative Route 1b or 2b may participate as a respondent in this proceeding by filing, on or before October 30, 2015, a notice of participation. If not filed electronically, an original and fifteen (15) copies of the notice of participation shall be submitted to Joel H. Peck, Clerk, State Corporation Commission, c/o Document Control Center, P.O. Box 2118, Richmond, Virginia 23218-2118. A copy of the notice of participation as a respondent also must be sent to counsel for the Company at the address set forth above. Pursuant to Rule 5 VAC 5-20-80 B, Participation as a respondent, of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure, any notice of participation shall set forth: (i) a precise statement of the interest of the respondent; (ii) a statement of the specific action sought to the extent then known; and (iii) the factual and legal basis for the action. All filings shall refer to Case No. PUE-2015-00053. For additional information about participation as a respondent, any person or entity should obtain a copy of the Commission's Order for Notice and Hearing.

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Copies of the Application and documents filed in this case are available for interested persons to review in the Commission's Document Control Center, located on the first floor of the Tyler Building, 1300 East Main Street, Richmond, Virginia 23219, between the hours of 8:15 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding holidays. Interested persons also may download unofficial copies from the Commission's website: http://www.scc.virginia.gov/case. Copies of the Application and other supporting materials may also be inspected during regular business hours at the following locations:

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The Commission entered an Order for Notice and Hearing in this proceeding that, among other things, scheduled public hearings in Leesburg and Richmond, Virginia. A local public hearing will be convened on October 27, 2015, at 6:00 p.m. at Loudoun County Government Center, Board of Supervisors Board Room, 1 Harrison Street S.E., Leesburg, Virginia 20177, for the sole purpose of receiving testimony of public witnesses. A second local public hearing will be convened on October 29, 2015, at 6:00 p.m. at Freedom High School, Auditorium, 25450 Riding Center Drive, Chantilly, Virginia 20152, for the sole purpose of receiving testimony of public witnesses. The public hearing will resume on February 2, 2016, at 10 a.m., in the Commission's second floor courtroom located in the Tyler Building, 1300 East Main Street, Richmond, Virginia 23219, to receive testimony from members of the public and evidence related to the Application from the Company, any respondents, and the Commission's Staff. Any person desiring to testify as a public witness at this hearing should appear fifteen (15) minutes prior to the starting time of the hearing and contact the Commission's Bailiff.

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Alternative Routes Dominion Virginia Power Alternate Route A Dominion Virginia Power Alternate Route A commences at the northern tap point along the existing 230 kV Loudoun – Brambleton electric transmission Line # 2094, approximately 1,500 feet north of Highway Route 50 at the intersection of Racefield Lane. It travels northeast for approximately 2,000 feet from the tap point, before turning sharply to the southeast to follow parcel boundaries for approximately 0.8 miles. The route then continues east parallel to property boundaries for approximately 1,050 feet. At this point, it turns sharply to the southwest to parallel Amethyst Lane and property boundaries for 1,200 feet, where it turns sharply to the southeast to parallel the north side of Route 50 for 0.8 miles. The route then crosses Route 50 west of the Loudoun County Parkway/Old Ox Road intersection, and travels along the south side of Route 50 for approximately 700 feet, before turning east for 350 feet and crossing over Route 50. It then parallels the north side of Route 50 for approximately 1,900 feet and crosses Vance Road. At this point, the route turns east to parallel the south side of the quarry property for approximately 1,270 feet. It then turns southwest for 520 feet before turning southeast to parallel the north side of Route 50 for approximately 1,270 feet. The route continues along the north side of Route 50 until it angles to the east, veering away to avoid development for a distance of approximately 0.2 miles. On the east side of the development, the route angles sharply to the south for approximately 530 feet, crossing Route 50 and entering the proposed Poland Road Substation property. Dominion Virginia Power Alternate Route B Dominion Virginia Power Alternate Route B commences at a tap point along the existing 230 kV Loudoun – Brambleton electric transmission line #2094, approximately 800 feet south of Route 50, and extends for approximately 4.0 miles paralleling Route 50 before terminating at the proposed Poland Road Substation. From the tap point, the route angles to the northeast for 1,200 feet where it parallels Route 50 traveling southeasterly on the south side of the roadway for approximately 3.5 miles, then enters the proposed Poland Road Substation property. Loudoun County Alternative Route 1b Loudoun County Alternative Route 1b commences at a tap point along the 230 kV Brambleton – Beco electric transmission line #2137 and 230 kV Brambleton – Beaumeade electric transmission line #2095 transmission corridor and travels southwest for 1,800 feet crossing Route 606. The route then travels south paralleling Route 606 on the east and then west side for 7,000 feet. Prior to the Route 50 and Route 606 interchange, the route turns sharply east crossing Route 606 continuing for 2,500 feet intersecting Vance Road and then turns southeast for 900 feet. At this point, the route turns east parallel to the north side of Route 50 for approximately 1.0 miles and then angles to the northeast, away from Route 50, to avoid development immediately adjacent to the roadway (approximately 0.2 miles). On the east side of the development, the route angles sharply to the south, crossing Route 50 and entering the proposed Poland Road Substation property (530 feet). Loudoun County Alternative Route 2b Loudoun County Alternative Route 2b commences at the northern tap point along the 230 kV Loudoun – Brambleton electric transmission line #2094, approximately 1,500 feet north of Route 50, at the intersection of Racefield Lane. The route parallels Racefield Lane for approximately 1,600 feet from the tap point, before turning sharply to the southeast to follow parcel boundaries for 2,700 feet crossing Stone Spring Boulevard. The route then continues east paralleling the north side of Dulles South Parkway for 4,600 feet. The route continues 2,000 feet parallel to Dulles South Parkway turning northeast before intersecting Route 606. The route then shifts sharply southeast paralleling Route 606 on the west side for 2,100 feet before turning sharply east crossing Route 606 and continuing for 2,500 feet. The route intersects Vance Road and turns southeast for 900 feet. At this point, the route turns east parallel to the north side of Route 50 for approximately 1.0 miles and then angles to the northeast, away from Route 50, to avoid development immediately adjacent to the roadway (approximately 0.2 miles). On the east side of the development, the route angles sharply to the south, crossing Route 50 and entering the proposed Poland Road Substation property (530 feet).

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Broad Run 31, Briar Woods 24 Potomac Falls 31, G.C. Marshall 13 Tuscarora 49, Centreville 42 Westfield 28, Stone Bridge 7

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n reaching the VHSL postseason each of the past three seasons, the Woodgrove football team became known for its punishing rushing attack, led first by Josh Sweet and now by Charlie Clewis. The Wolverine defense was just as responsible for the team’s 17 victories the past two seasons, but did not get the same type of recognition. That is changing as players like senior Clay Dean have made the Purcellville high school a regular stop on the college recruiting road map. A 6-foot-4, 255-pound defensive tackle, Dean recorded 81 tackles (21 solo) and 11 sacks last season as he helped lead Woodgrove to an 8-4 overall record and a first-round victory in the Group 4A North Region playoffs. That performance earned him a scholarship offer from Virginia Tech, a NCAA Division I Football Bowl Subdivision institution, and Dean has verbally committed to become a Hokie next fall. “I was shocked beyond my dreams,” Dean said of the offer to attend Virginia Tech. “I just never thought it would happen. It’s going to be an amazing experience. The first time I went to a game there I was 10 [years old]. I have two sisters who have graduated from there, so I’ve always been involved.” Before he heads to Blacksburg, Dean is plan-

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• The backyard brawl that is the Briar WoodsBroad Run football game became the Battle Other Loudoun Teams OVERALL For A Better Cause last Friday. The event was John Champe* 4-0 organized in honor of Madison Small and raised Woodgrove** 4-1 awareness of meningococcal disease, its detecFreedom* 2-2 tion and its prevention. Small, a Broad Run seRiverside*** 1-4 nior, died suddenly of the disease in April. • The Eastern Loudoun Wrestling Club is accepting registrations for the 2014-2015 youth season. The club welcomes boys and girls ages LAST WEEK’S RESULTS 4-14 and offers a variety of teams for different Friday, Sept. 25 ages, experience and interest levels. Practices beJohn Champe 44, Park View 0 gin in early November. For more information, go Freedom 40, Loudoun County 22 to weasternloudounwrestling.org. Woodgrove 31, Millbrook 28 (2 OT) • Top of the Podium Wrestling Center is offerBrentsville 42, Riverside 6 ing two free introduction to wrestling classes for boys and girls ages 6-14 on Oct. 16 and Oct. THIS WEEK’S GAMES 18. Participants must register online at topoftheFriday, Oct. 2 podium.org. Both classes cover the same mateFreedom at Dominion, 7 p.m. rial and introduce youth to the world’s oldest John Champe at Skyline, 7 p.m. sport. For more information, go to topofthepoRiverside at Madison County, 7 p.m. dium.org. OFF – Woodgrove * John Champe & Freedom are members of Conference 22 (4A West Region) ** Woodgrove is a member of Conference 21A (4A West Region) *** Riverside is a member of Conference 28 (3A East Region)

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• Lovettsville resident John Flannery shown on his way to victory during the Maryland Senior Olympics in Boyds, MD, on Sept. 19. By the end of the day, the former high school and Fordham University swim star had garnered a gold medal in the 500-yard freestyle, a bronze in the 100-yard freestyle, and finished fourth in the 50yard freestyle heat, winning a pair of Speedo goggles and a yellow ribbon for fourth place overall.

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he’s talented.” Skinner noted the Wolverines like to feature Dean mostly on defense, but he will join the offensive line as a guard when they drive into the opponent’s red zone (inside the 20-yard line). Dean then teams up with fellow seniors Jake Wernle, Hunter Smith, Addison Jennings and Josh Shourds to pave the way for Clewis, who has already rushed for 748 yards and 12 touchdowns in his senior campaign. “We rest him on offense, but Clay’s a Division I guy,” Skinner said. “So when it’s crunch time, we put him in.” “It’s fun,” Dean said of blocking for Clewis. “You definitely know he’s going to get 4-5 yards every play. He’s a heck of a player.” Dean is diplomatic when asked on which side of the ball he prefers to play, but he has a definite preference. “I’ll play whatever gets us the win,” Dean said. “I enjoy playing football period. Bill Kamenjar/InsideNOVAsports But I do like defense because you get to Woodgrove senior defensive lineman Clay Dean has tackle and be more on the attack.” recorded 39 total tackles (nine solo) and six sacks this Dean believes his speed (he has been season. He has been a key element of a Woodgrove timed at 4.8 seconds for the 40-yard dash) defense that is allowing just 207.2 total yards (75.2 and his pursuit to the ball will make him rushing) and 13.8 points per game. successful at the next level. “I’m at 4.8 right now, but I’m trying to ning to help Woodgrove earn its fourth straight improve that because you can always get better,” postseason berth. The Wolverines (off this week Dean said. before traveling to Freedom Oct. 9) have won Skinner feels Dean’s dedication and ability four consecutive games to improve to 4-1 this season, including a 31-28 victory in double over- will make him an outstanding player for Virginia Tech. time at Millbrook last Friday. Dean has been active on the defensive line “He could play for a long time,” Skinner this fall with 39 total tackles (nine solo) and six said, referencing Dean’s potential to play professacks. He has been a key element of a Wood- sional football. “He’s just tenacious. He’s physical grove defense that is allowing just 207.2 total and plays hard every down. Sometimes he overruns some things in high school, but he won’t in yards (75.2 rushing) and 13.8 points per game. “I’ve coached some pretty good ones and college. They want him up to about 290 [pounds he’s right up there,” Woodgrove head coach Mike at Tech] and he can grow into that body. He’ll do Skinner said of Dean. “I think he’s a defensive a great job.” n player in college because of his speed and all, but

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fter decades as an award-winning professional actor, Round Hill’s Karlah Louis returned to her first love—community theater—a few years ago with the launch of Main Street Theater Productions. Now in its third season, Main Street, run by Louis and her husband, Arthur, has been wowing local audiences with highquality musicals like “Willy Wonka” and

“Oliver.” The company’s latest, a contemporary re-imagining of the classic “The Wizard of Oz” is on track to be a crowd-pleaser, featuring a local rising star as Dorothy, a wellknown local restaurateur as the Cowardly Lion and a pair of beautiful young witches locked in a power struggle. Louis is serving as artistic director for the current production of “Oz” but has, for the first time, turned over the director’s chair to one of her actors, Robert Burroughs. Burroughs, who gave audiences chills as vicious Bill Sikes in “Oliver” last fall, is committed to directing a fresh version of the musical while

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Woodgrove High School’s Georgia Peake plays Glinda, the Good Witch of the South, with an edge.

remaining faithful to the original script and music, with a focus on appealing to young people growing up in the digital age. “Our goal is to create for them the same emotional experience that kids would have had almost 80 years ago [when the original movie came out]. And what that means is you have to do away with some of the old clichés,” Burroughs said. The production includes cubist-influenced munchkins, digitized winkies (the Wicked Witch’s guards), a beautiful but tough Dorothy Gale played by 16-year-old Annamaria Kendrat, and two young and powerful witches, played by Woodgrove students Rachel Louis and Georgia Peake, who are styled as “rock goddesses” with a contemporary flair, Karlah Louis said. The Wicked Witch is a far cry from the sour old lady fans of the film know so well, and even sugary sweet Glinda has an edge in this production. Shawn Malone, co-owner and manager of Magnolias At The Mill restaurant, plays the

Cowardly Lion, and Main Street veteran Mark Wichern plays the Tin Woodman— who’s lost his oil can and is now a cyborg. Louis relies on a core group of performers for her shows, but said her goal is to bring in new talent with each performance. Kendrat, who blew the directors away with her audition for Dorothy, is relatively new to the company. In the case of “Oz,” the cast includes both Louis’ and Burroughs’ children (Burroughs’ son John plays the Scarecrow). In both cases casting was done without the respective parents’ involvement and in open auditions the directors said are key to making it clear that every role is earned. And on a certain level, Main Street is designed to be a family affair, Burroughs said. The productions involve young actors but also rely heavily on adult talent. Many of the adult actors initially get involved through their children but then go on to play major roles and find that it’s a great way to spend Continued on Page 32

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Leesburg First Friday

Manhattan Short Film Festival

9 a.m.-2 p.m., Steuart Weller Elementary School, 20700 Marblehead Drive, Ashburn. Contact: Sharon@Loudounclearmarketing.com A certified child passenger technician will be on hand to check that car seats are properly installed and used. Free.

Fall Horse Trials

8 a.m.-4 p.m., Morven Park, 17263 Southern Planter Lane, Leesburg. Details: morvenpark. org The horse trials weekend features an equestrian discipline known as eventing, in which each horse-and-rider combination must compete in dressage, show jumping and cross-country. Spectator guides are available from the parking attendants. Free.

Waterford Homes Tour & Crafts Exhibit

10 a.m.-5 p.m., Waterford. Details: waterfordfoundation.org This three-day event, also known as the Waterford fair, is the oldest juried fair in Virginia and showcases the artistry of traditional craftspeople—using the historic buildings and streets and fields of the 1733 village as their venues. Tickets are $16 for one-day pass purchased before Oct. 1, $20 at the gate; three-day pass is $35. Buy advanced tickets on the Waterford Foundation website.

Live Music: Kix

8:30 p.m., Tally Ho Theatre, Leesburg. Details: tallyholeesburg.com Kix is touring in support of their first release in almost 20 years, “Rock Your Face Off.” Tickets are $35 in advance and $40 day of show.

Saturday, Oct. 3 Fall Horse Trials

8 a.m.-4 p.m., See Oct. 2 listing.

Leesburg Tour

9 a.m.-noon, Thomas Balch Library, 208 W. Market St., Leesburg. Contact: 703-7377195 James Roberts, a native of Leesburg and member of Thomas Balch Library Advisory Commission, will lead a walking tour of Leesburg. The tour is an insider’s commentary of local people, places, and points of interest both in and around Leesburg. The tour leaves from Thomas Balch Library parking lot and sturdy walking shoes are recommended. Free.

9 a.m., Silver Eagle Group, 44620 Guilford Drive, Ashburn. Details: silvereaglegroup.com Compete in a high-energy, adrenaline-filled event with multiple evolutions of vehicular assaults, building takedowns, and force-on-force scenarios. This series of missions will pit team against team, testing participants’ tactical skills as they fight through close-quarter combat over the shooting range’s simulated urban terrain. Reservations requested. Fee is $90.

Halloween Costume Makeup

9 a.m., Franklin Park Arts Center, 36441 Blueridge View Lane, Purcellville. Details: loudoun.gov Create a ghoulish zombie face or a full-face animal mask with stage makeup. Learn application techniques to create the perfect Halloween costume face. Makeup kit and all other supplies provided. Appropriate for ages 15 and older. Fee is $23. Register on the Loudoun County website.

Worldwide Photo Walk

9-11:30 a.m., 66 W. Market St., Leesburg. Contact: worldwidephotowalk.com The Worldwide Photo Walk is the world’s largest global and social photography event. Spend about two hours walking through Leesburg, socializing, capturing images and sharing with like-minded individuals. The walk will end at Georgetown Café for photo sharing and networking. Pre-registration required. Free.

Waterford Homes Tour & Crafts Exhibit 10 a.m.-5 p.m., See Oct. 2 listing.

Wayside Farm Fall Festival

10 a.m.-6 p.m., Wayside Farm, 5273 Harry Byrd Highway, Berryville. Details: waysidefarmfun.com A 10-acre corn maze and beautiful pumpkin patch anchor this fall festival. Other activities include pig races, hayrides, corncribs, slides, Continued on Next Page

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8 p.m., Old Ox Brewery, 44652 Guildford Drive, Ashburn. Detail: oldoxbrewery.com Filmgoers will have an opportunity to be judges (along with more than 100,000 film-lovers around the world) in the 18th annual Manhattan Short Film Festival. Participants watch 10 short films, cast their ballots for their favorite short and favorite actor or actress. Tickets are $10.

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10 a.m., Thomas Balch Library, 208 W. Market St., Leesburg. Contact: 703-737-7195 Gabrielle Sanchez, library reference associate, will introduce participants to the basics of preservation and discuss the best ways to house and protect personal archives. Because of limited seating, registration in advance is recommended. Free.

6-9 p.m., throughout downtown Leesburg. Details: leesburgfirstfriday.com Stroll through historic downtown Leesburg on the First Friday of each month to enjoy live music performances, art exhibits, wine tastings, lectures, signings and other special events. More than 45 specialty shops, art galleries and restaurants will stay open late. Go online for details.

7-10 p.m., Paxton, 601 Catoctin Circle, Leesburg. Details: shocktober.org Shocktober hosts two haunt attractions in one location: Paxton Manor, a real haunted house full of zombies and horror, and The Haunted Well of Souls, Paxton Manor’s basement full of your worst nightmares. Tickets are $30 in advance, $35 at the door.

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Noon-2 p.m., Carver Center, 200 Willie Palmer Way, Purcellville. Contact: 571-258-3400 Enjoy lunch and a movie in the Club Room. Lunch will be served at noon as attendees settle in to watch the “Jersey Boys,” and popcorn will be served halfway through the movie. Must reserve lunch by noon on Thursday. Ages 55 and older.

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hay tunnels, barnyard animals, barnyard ball zone and pumpkin cannons. Tickets are $10.

Tropical Terrarium Workshop

10 a.m.-1 p.m., Oatlands Historic House and Gardens, 20850 Oatlands Plantation Lane, Leesburg. Contact: 703-777-3174 Michele Weymouth of Living Mi-Wey will conduct this tropical terrarium workshop, which teaches the history of terrariums and how to build and care for a full size terrarium. All supplies and a box lunch are included. Reservations required. Class fee is $95.

Halloween Faces

1 p.m., Franklin Park Arts Center, 36441 Blueridge View Lane, Purcellville. Details: loudoun.gov Learn how to create face makeup for Halloween costumes like rabbits, cheetahs, dogs, kittens, zombies and ghouls. Parents are encouraged to accompany children so they can

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recreate the face makeup on Halloween night. Makeup kit and all other supplies provided. Appropriate for ages 5-14. Fee is $18. Register on the Loudoun County website.

Live Music: Jake and the Burtones

2-5 p.m., North Gate Vineyard, 16031 Hillsboro Road, Purcellville. Details: northgatevineyard.com Jake and the Burtones, hailing from the hills of the Loudoun Valley, deliver a variety of oldtime fiddle tunes and bluegrass and country originals. Free.

Loudoun Symphony

7:30 p.m., Broad Run High School, 21670 Ashburn Road, Ashburn. Details: loudounsymphony.org The Loudoun Symphony begins its 25th season with a concert featuring the popular American in Paris by Gershwin. Also featured will be the assistant principal trumpet player for the Baltimore Symphony in a composition for trumpet and orchestra. Tickets are $30.

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Manhattan Short Film Festival 8 p.m., See Oct. 2 listing.

Bush Brothers

8 p.m., Franklin Park Arts Center, 36441 Blueridge View Lane, Purcellville. Details: franklinparkartscenter.org The Bush Brothers bring their years of experience together for a great night of fun. Reserved seating. Tickets are $15.

FARE Walk for Food Allergy

9 a.m., Oatlands Plantation, 20850 Oatlands Plantation Lane, Leesburg. Details: foodallergy.org The FARE Walk for Food Allergy, presented by Mylan Specialty L.P., raises funds and awareness each year to support FARE’s mission to improve the quality of life and the health of individuals with food allergies. Registration recommended. Donations accepted.

Contemplative Yoga in Nature

9:30 a.m., Oatlands Historic House and Gardens, 20850 Oatlands Plantation Lane, Leesburg. Contact: dtsumuki@aol.com The class is held outside in nice weather and includes postures, deep relaxation, breathing and a meditative walk in the historic garden.

Live Music: Kix

8:30 p.m., See Oct. 2 listing.

Sunday, Oct. 4 Fall Horse Trials

8 a.m.-4 p.m., See Oct. 2 listing.

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Same Sky Returns With Popular Show

he Same Sky Project returns for its fifth season of presenting theatrical productions that educate about—and advocate for—people with disabilities. This year’s show includes 40 powerful minutes filled with monologues and music that explain what it’s like to live with various challenges including autism, Down syndrome, attention deficit disorder, anxiety, cerebral palsy, depression, traumatic brain injuries, heart conditions, dyslexia, Lyme disease and other medical and life challenges.

Written by the young people who struggle and triumph over their challenges every day, the goal of the project is to help teach people to see beyond diagnosis, beyond labels, and into human beings. The student-only performances will be offered at several area schools this fall and at two free public performances Saturday, Oct. 3 at The Hill School in Middleburg and Saturday, Oct. 24 at Stone Bridge High School in Ashburn. For more information, go to www.aplacetobeva.org/ same-sky-project.n

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10 a.m.-5 p.m., See Oct. 2 listing.

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7-9 p.m., See Oct. 3 listing.

Monday, Oct. 5

King’s Tavern Jam Session

8 p.m.-midnight, King’s Tavern and Wine Bar, 19 S. King St., Leesburg. Contact: 703-777-5005 Sit in with local musicians at this low-key jam. No cover.

Tuesday, Oct. 6

Loudoun YP ExeConnect

5:30-8 p.m., Breaux Vineyards, 36888 Breaux Vineyards Lane, Purcellville. Details: loudounchamber.org Join the members of Loudoun County’s premier networking group for young professionals in business, government and the nonprofit arena when the Loudoun Young Professionals holds its networking social featuring Dr. Grace Keenan, CEO and founder of Nova Medical Group and Urgent Care. $20 donation.

Candidate Meet-And-Greet

7 p.m., Waddell Theatre, 21200 Campus Drive, Sterling. Contact: godfreyblueridge@gmail.com The League of Women Voters is sponsoring a

Wednesday, Oct. 7 Fizzical Fairytales

10 a.m., Franklin Park Arts Center, 36441 Blueridge View Lane, Purcellville. Contact: 540-338-7973 Circus-style performing blended with puppetry equals a fantastic retelling of this classic tale. Puppet Craft Class after show for additional fee. Tickets are $5.

Author Talk: Les Roberts

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Noon, North Gate Vineyard, 16031 Hillsboro Road, Purcellville. Details: northgatevineyard.com Artist Penny Hauffe returns to lead a fallthemed watercolor painting workshop. No experience necessary, as participants will be given personal step-by-step instructions. All supplies as well as one glass of wine and light fare are included. Workshop fee is $35. Reservations requested.

6:30 p.m., Franklin Park Performing Arts Center, 36441 Blueridge View Lane, Purcellville. Details: franklinparkartscenter.org Carmen Howell will share her art, and discuss her artistic process and vision. Coffee included. Tickets are $8 at the door.

9:30 a.m., Claude Moore Park, 21544 Old Vestal’s Gap Road, Sterling. Contact: 571-258-3700 Young explorers will use their senses in openended investigations of nature through play, stories, music and other activities. Fee is $14.

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11 a.m., Sunset Hills Vineyard, 38295 Fremont Overlook Lane, Purcellville. Details: sunsethillvineyard.com Tour the vineyards and learn “wine geek” terms such as acidity, residual sugar and tannins. Tours available at 11 a.m., 1 and 3 p.m. Tickets are $30.

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2-5 p.m., Noon, North Gate Vineyard, 16031 Hillsboro Road, Purcellville. Details: northgatevineyard.com

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time with their children. Wichern, a professional pilot, was drawn in by his daughter Joanna, who has appeared in roles large and small over the past two seasons. “I hadn’t done any [acting] since high school,” Wichern said. “I’ve been flying professionally for 23 years. This is kind of a late renaissance of being on stage.” By having family members appearing together, the cast is in line with Main Street’s goals of offering family-oriented productions and creating lifelong theatergoers. “Main Street’s goal is if you can’t bring your kid to it, we’re not going to do it,” Louis said. “My favorite audience member every time is a kid who’s never been to a live show before.” n

Rising star Annamaria Kendrat plays Dorothy Gale with a mixture of sweetness and toughness, said Main Street Theater Productions’ artistic director Karlah Louis.

Main Street Theater’s “The Wizard of Oz” runs Oct. 16-18 and Oct. 23-25 at Franklin Park Arts Center. Tickets are $20/ $15 for students and seniors. Discounted season tickets are also available. For information, go to mainstreettheaterproductions.org.

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Florida native, Karlah Louis initially fell in love with musical theater through her love of Elvis Presley’s musicals. As a teen, community theater became a home away from home for Louis. “From the time I was 12, I was singing my way through life. Literally,” she said. “I was the last kid at home and community theater became my babysitter. Now I’ve come full circle and I run a community theater.” After completing an internship with the Miami Opera, Louis (then Karlah Hamilton) starred in her first national tour at age 27 as Rose in “Gypsy.” She toured for seven years and by the mid-1990s found herself in the DC area, where her parents had relocated. Her agent encouraged her to audition for roles in DC, and she earned her first role as Mrs. Fezziwig in “A Christmas Carol” at Ford’s Theatre. Louis began performing at theaters around the region and met Arthur Louis at a Halloween party in Bethesda, only to discover that he was her neighbor in Arlington. “He was dressed as a Viking with a steel helmet and real cow horns coming out of it. He’s about 6 foot 3 inches and he probably weighed 260 at the time. We saw each other and it was ridiculous. … We’ve been inseparable ever since,” Louis said. Karlah and Arthur have been married for 18 years and have two daughters: Rachel, 17, a senior at Woodgrove High School who stars as the Wicked Witch of the West in the upcoming production, and Sarah, 13, who attends Harmony Middle School and is a promising visual artist. Louis and her family moved to Loudoun in 1999, and Louis continued acting professionally in the DC area. But after winning a Helen Hayes award (the region’s version of a Tony) for her portrayal of busybody neighbor Felicia Gabriel in a musical version of “The Witches

of Eastwick” in 2007, she decided it was time to move on. “Certain things are good cappers to end certain parts of your life. I had had three Helen Hayes nominations and on the one that I won it, I said, that’s a good ending,” Louis said. As her girls got older, she became involved with the drama department at Harmony Middle School, where she still directs productions. After Louis directed a production of “The Sound Of Music” for The Growing Stage in 2012, friends and fellow parents encouraged her to launch a community theater group. Arthur had recently retired from his job in information technology and was able to get on board to help launch the company. Main Street Theater Productions’ first production “The Boy Friend” ran in October 2013, and since then, the company has been drawing crowds to Franklin Park Arts Center, which Louis describes as “an untapped jewel of Loudoun County.” From the beginning, Louis has insisted on a rigorous rehearsal schedule and plenty of advance planning, and the company is known for the professionalism of its productions. The company has already cast “Fiddler on the Roof” slated to run in December, and “Chitty Chitty Bang Bang” is scheduled for April and May (with auditions in January). Louis is also directing “Peter Pan” at Harmony and is already reading scripts for Main Street’s 2016-2017 season. “Community theater very often is piecemeal, off the cuff. The level of planning that goes on before we even cast the show is incredible,” said Arthur Louis, who occasionally appears on stage and is heavily involved in the administrative and production side of the group. “We’re very insistent that the production quality remain,” Karlah Louis added. “We set this bar and we don’t leave it there. We insist that every show get better.” — Jan Mercker

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2-4 p.m., The Marshall House, 312 E. Market St., Leesburg. Details: georgecmarshall.org As part of the Katherine Marshall Tea Series, landscape architect Leslie Solitario will discuss her restoration of The Marshall House gardens. Admission is $30. Reservations and advance

4-8 p.m., Carver Center, 200 Willie Palmer Way, Purcellville. Contact: 571-258-3400 This is the last Supper Club of the season. Enjoy dinner with friends at the Dish restaurant in Charles Town, WV. Transportation is available to and from the restaurant from Carver Center for a $6 fee. Each person pays for own dinner and tip. Those not requiring transportation must still register. Advance registration required.

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9 a.m., The Golf Club at Lansdowne, 44050 Woodridge Parkway, Lansdowne. Details: stepsisters.org The Step Sisters’ fourth annual scramble benefits area breast cancer patients by raising money for quality of life services. Registration packages range from $150 to $750.

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TOWN OF LEESBURG NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER AMENDMENTS TO ZONING ORDINANCE ARTICLE 18 (DEFINITIONS), ARTICLE 7 (CRESCENT DESIGN DISTRICT), AND ARTICLE 9 (USE REGULATIONS), TO PERMIT AN ADOLESCENT INDEPENDENT LIVING RESIDENCE AS A SPECIAL EXCEPTION USE WITHIN THE CD-MUO ZONING DISTRICT Pursuant to Sections 15.2-1427, 15.2-2204, 15.2-2205 and 15.2-2285 of the Code of Virginia, 1950, as amended, the LEESBURG PLANNING COMMISSION will hold a public hearing on THURSDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2015 at 7:00 p.m. in the Town Council Chambers, 25 W. Market Street, Leesburg VA 20176 to consider the following amendments to the zoning ordinance: 1. Establishing Section 18.1.5.1 Definitions: Creating a definition for Adolescent Independent Living Residence. 2. Section 7.10.9.E.1 Use Regulations: Establishing Adolescent Independent Living Residence as a Special Exception use within the CD-MUO Zoning District as an Institutional and Community Service Use. 3. Establishing Section 9.3.1.1 Use Standards: Creating Use Standards for Adolescent Independent Living Residence. Copies and additional information regarding these proposed Zoning Ordinance amendments are available at the Department of Planning & Zoning located on the 2nd floor of Leesburg Town Hall, 25 W. Market Street, Leesburg VA 20176 during normal business hours (Mon.Fri., 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.), or by calling 703-771-2271 and asking for Scott Parker, AICP, Assistant Town Manager. This zoning ordinance amendment application is identified as case number TLOA-2015-0003. At this hearing all persons desiring to express their views concerning these matters will be heard. Persons requiring special accommodations should contact the Clerk to the Commission at (703) 771-2434, three days in advance of the meeting. For TTY/TDD service, use the Virginia Relay Center by dialing 711. Ad #11646

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TO CONSIDER AN AMENDMENT TO ZONING ORDINANCE ARTICLE 7 Pursuant to Sections 15.2-1427, 15.2-2204, 15.2-2205 and 15.2-2285 of the Code of Virginia, 1950, as amended, the LEESBURG TOWN COUNCIL will hold a public hearing on TUESDAY, OCTOBER 13, 2015 at 7:30 p.m. in the Town Council Chambers, 25 West Market Street, Leesburg, Virginia, 20176 to consider the following amendments to the Zoning Ordinance: 1. Sec. 7.10.11.A.2.a. Urban Boulevards, to remove the Davis Avenue extension.

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Pursuant to Sections 15.2-1427, 15.2-2204, 15.2-2205 and 15.2-2285 of the Code of Virginia, 1950, as amended, the Leesburg Town Council will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, October 13, 2015 at 7:30 p.m., in the Town Council Chambers, 25 West Market Street, Leesburg, Virginia, 20176 to consider a Town Amendment application TLTA 2014-0001 and a rezoning application TLZM 2013-0006, referred to as Crescent Parke. The Crescent Parke applications are made on behalf of the Applicant Lansdowne Development Group LLC. The Applicant is requesting approval of a Town Plan Amendment to revise the planned land use for approximately 31 acres of land in the Crescent Design District. The requested amendment would change the designated land use of approximately 29 acres from Commercial/Mixed-Use to Residential and approximately 2 acres designated Open Space to Residential. The Applicant is requesting approval of a rezoning application, with a concept plan and proffers to rezone approximately 29 acres from the CD-C (Crescent District-Commercial), CD-MUO (Crescent District – Mixed-use Option), and CD-OS (Crescent District-Open Space) to the CD-RH (Crescent District – Residential High Density). Within the CD-C and CD-MUO districts the Applicant proposes 161,725 square feet of nonresidential uses to include: a maximum of 110,550 square feet of office, and a maximum of 137,175 square feet or retail, inclusive of a hotel use subject to a future special exception application, 96 multifamily dwelling units, and a 2,000 square-foot community room. Within the CD-RH district the Applicant proposes 198 townhouses and 96 stacked townhouses (two over two).

Copies and additional information regarding each of these proposed Zoning Ordinance amendments are available at the Department of Planning and Zoning located on the second floor of the Leesburg Town Hall, 25 West Market Street, Leesburg, Virginia 20176 during normal business hours (Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.), or by calling 703771-2765 and asking for Michael Watkins, Senior Planner. This zoning ordinance amendment application is identified as case number TLOA-2015-0002. At this hearing all persons desiring to express their views concerning thease matters will be heard. Persons requiring special accommodations should contact the Clerk of Council at (703) 771-2733, three days in advance of the meeting. For TTY/TDD service, use the Virginia Relay Center by dialing 711. Ad #11753

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TOWN OF LEESBURG, VIRGINIA REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS PROFESSIONAL AIRPORT PLANNING, ENGINEERING, AND ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES FOR THE LEESBURG EXECUTIVE AIRPORT RFP NO. 320830-FY16-13

The Applicant is requesting multiple zoning modifications which affect building architecture and site design. Other modifications may be necessary due to potential changes to the concept plan. The Property encompasses 53.3 acres as depicted on the Concept Plan’s Rezoning Plat, and is identified by the following Loudoun County Property Identification Numbers (PIN): 232-37-7166 and 232-37-5627 and 232-38-9290 and 232-28-3893 and 232-37-3721. The Town Plan’s Land Use Policy Map designates the Property as Commercial/Mixed-Use and Open Space. The Town Plan does not include recommended densities for residential or commercial uses in the Crescent Design District. The application proposes a commercial density (floor area ratio) of 0.07, and a residential density of 9.1 dwelling units per acre. Copies and additional information regarding this Rezoning Concept Plan Amendment application are available at the Department of Planning and Zoning located on the second floor of Town Hall, 25 West Market Street, Leesburg, Virginia, 20176 during normal business hours (Monday – Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.) or by contacting Michael Watkins, Senior Planner, via email at mwatkins@leesburgva.gov, or via telephone at 703-737-7920. At these hearings, all persons desiring to express their views concerning these matters will be heard. Persons requiring special accommodations at this Town Council meeting should contact the Clerk of Council at (703) 771-2733 three days in advance of the meeting. For TTY/TDD service, use the Virginia Relay Center by dialing 711. Ad # 11755

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The Town of Leesburg is accepting proposals for Professional Airport Planning, Engineering and Architectural Services to include general civil engineering, geotechnical, surveying and other related services in support of projects at the Leesburg Executive Airport as identified by the Town of Leesburg officials. Proposals must be submitted to Thomas H. Brandon, Manager, Office of Capital Projects, 25 W. Market St., Leesburg, VA 20176, no later than 4:00 p.m., Friday, October 23, 2015. All proposals must indicate the RFP title, number and bid date on the external shipping materials. All questions regarding this RFP must be received in writing by email at CapitalBidQuestions@leesburgva.gov until but no later than 5:00 p.m. on Friday, October 16, 2015. Interested offerors may download a copy of the RFP from the bid board on the Town’s website at http://www.leesburgva.gov/bidboard and may be obtained beginning Thursday, September 24, 2015. Contact Cindy Steyer at 703-737-2302 or csteyer@leesburgva.gov with questions about obtaining these documents. All addenda issued for this project will only be posted on the Town’s Bid Board. Thomas H. Brandon, Manager Office of Capital Projects Ad #1258

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uesday marked the 20th anniversary of the opening of the Dulles Greenway. During a lavish ceremony on Sept. 29, 1995, local, state and national leaders hailed the privately owned highway as a model for the future of infrastructure construction. At $326 million, it represented the largest private-sector investment in any Loudoun County project. The four-lane highway cut a 14-mile-long swath across land purchased by the investors. Among its engineering feats were the construction of the Goose Creek bridge, specifically designed to span the state scenic river without obstruction, and wetlands that provided new habitat for eagles and other wildlife. The highway made it possible, for the first time in decades, for a Loudouner to drive to the nation’s capital without the threat of being inconvenienced by a traffic light. Today, the highway is viewed in much different terms. No longer are county and state leaders hailing the project as an alternative model of infrastructure development. Instead, the highway is regarded as an over-priced, under-utilized asset that is more detrimental than beneficial to the community. After years of complaining about toll rates and the lack of distance-based pricing, there seems little opportunity for improvement on the horizon. Under current agreements, the highway will continue as a private enterprise until 2056, when it will be turned over to the state government. Only 41 more years to go. What have state leaders learned from the experience in two decades? Apparently, not much. In fact, the push to finance essential public infrastructure with tolls instead of general revenues continues to be favored by short-sighted politicians. Increasingly, the message seems to be that there indeed is a new paradigm, as promised by the Greenway supporters 20 years ago. Unfortunately, that functioning transportation network is reserved for the wealthy. Please wave to them as they wiz by the traffic jam you happen to be in.

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Dear Editor: our editorial (Finding the Brewery Balance) made several excellent points but needs to be considered in the broader context of rural Loudoun County. We need to start with agreement that maintaining the rural area of Loudoun is a priority for economic, cultural and quality-of-life reasons. The rural area contributes more in taxes than it consumes in services. It has a growing rural economy and is a critical marketing asset for attracting business investment to the county. It provides our residents both east and west with opportunities for passive recreation and farmers markets, and with the opportunity to share a rural lifestyle with farm visits, horseback riding and animal husbandry. And, more recently, with the expanding winery and brew-

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ery scene. What makes the rural area possible is the coming together of three essential components: • The rural economy, which consists of two major parts: innovative new agricultural operations, such as the large equine industry both for commercial and for pleasure, and animal husbandry; and rural tourism to heritage sites, wineries, breweries, bed-and-breakfasts, weddings, private events and festivals. • Critical to the success of the rural economy is the preservation of the natural areas, including the mountainsides, steep slopes, stream corridors, tree canopy, and viewsheds; and the manmade heritage of our many privately owned historic homes, historic unpaved rural roads and stone walls. It is these assets that both residents and visitors value as part of the total experience while participating in the rural economy. • The land required to support the Continued on Next Page

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“We stopped attending downtown Leesburg events once this shop opened. We used to frequently enjoy downtown as a family but refuse to expose our children to these images in the windows. We even avoid traveling through town and we’re not the only ones. This shop definitely makes downtown Leesburg an anti-family place.” —Leesburgfamily

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Dear Editor: The article about Le Tache, the downtown

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Kurt Aschermann had a short and unillustrious career in the Chicago Cubs minor league system, a team he has switched loyalties to and has died with for 45 years. He lives in Leesburg.

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Moral Police

Dear Editor: I recently read that the pushback for widening Rt. 15 north of Leesburg to the Point of Rocks Bridge is the preservation of a few feet of a few historic farms. This pushback is supposedly emanating from a group of politicians that confuses the fact that their role in government was created to respond to the people they “serve” and not to provide proof to the electorate that they are morally superior to the masses (i.e., farms vs. gasguzzling cars). To that end there are thousands and thousands of people who are deprived of many hours of time that they can spend with their families, have diminished time at work to realize their ambitions and be productive in society, and burn millions of gallons of gas going nowhere. The recent dictum to close turns from Battlefield Parkway onto Rt. 15 north during rush

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When our meeting was over, I had the wonderful experience of having Yogi give me a tour of the museum and education center. This was the second time I got to spend quality time with a baseball hero, all by myself. The other was sitting for a full 20 minutes with Hank Aaron once as he told me stories about the Negro Leagues and his early life in baseball. These kinds of opportunities were heaven for a baseball junkie like me. During that tour in New Jersey, Yogi was Yogi. Around the ceiling of the center, they had all his Yogi-isms, those crazy things he is supposed to have said such as, “It ain’t over ’til it’s over,” and “When you get to the fork in the road, take it.” As he pointed them out, I asked, “You didn’t really say all that stuff did you?” “Yeah, I pretty much did, I think,” was the Yogi-ism response. What I remember the most about that tour, though, was the shock I had that this museum about a baseball icon and beloved American figure was as much about race relations as it was about baseball. I don’t know if it is still that way, but display case after display case was full of pictures of the Negro League players and the information on the walls was about people getting along and the awful nature of race discrimination. I was surprised, to tell you the truth. And Yogi was passionate about it. He didn’t sound like Martin Luther King Jr. on these issues; he sounded like Yogi Berra. But in many ways he was just as eloquent. Finally, we got to the iconic picture of Jackie Robinson stealing home in the 1955 World Series. This well-known photograph has Robinson sliding, leaning to the left and hooking his leg into home plate and being called safe by umpire Bill Summers. Then and only then did Yogi Berra change from the tour guide and conciliatory opponent to the partisan I knew he was. “He was out,” he said to me emphatically, looking me right in the eye. “He was out!” Up to the day of his death, if you asked Yogi about Jackie Robinson, he would tell you he was a great man; he would say he did much for America and for race relations. But he would also tell you: “He was out!” This beautiful icon of America, not just American baseball, is gone. But unlike almost every other athlete in the world—think about it: I’m right about this—Yogi will be remembered as the very good player with an eighthgrade education who said more things that are remembered by more people than did kings and world leaders. And he will be remembered for making us happy to watch him play baseball and happy to be in his presence. n

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active rural economy will require only a small percentage of the 200,000 acres of rural Loudoun. Therefore, an important land use is the open space maintained and preserved by the land stewards sometimes in the form of conservation easements. Land stewards are consumers of rural economy services through their purchases of supplies and services. All of these critical elements need to be kept in balance for Loudoun’s rural area to survive and thrive. This is the job of our elected officials through appropriate land use and environmental regulation and focused policies. This can be done while respecting private property rights. The county needs to recognize that those parts of the rural economy that depend on rural tourism for success must consider the potential negative side effects and mitigate them. Rural tourism is a huge plus but can cause dangerous congestion on narrow unpaved historic roads. It can create noise and disturb the peace of the neighbors. In some cases, such as breweries, it can consume huge amounts of groundwater with uncertain impacts on drying streams and lowering the groundwater table. So it is essential that these undesirable side effects receive careful review. The scale of the operation, where it is located, and how it is buffered and conditioned for operation needs to be a part of the approval process. If the county, in the name of supporting the rural economy, elects to allow uncontrolled growth of these uses it will soon be clear that the overall quality of life in rural Loudoun is declining. If this happens, the land stewards and residents will suffer devaluation of their property and will begin to want to sell. The market will be to sell to residential developers, resulting in increased costs to the taxpayers, and, slowly but surely, the rural economy itself will begin to shrink as the qualities that made it successful are lost. Then the valuable asset of Loudoun’s rural area will no longer exist as we know it. Alfred P. Van Huyck, Round Hill

lingerie shop, noted that the Leesburg Town Council discussed whether members could prohibit the retail shop’s window displays or use other means to restrict this perfectly legitimate business. The irony that these inquiries came three days before a town hall about ways to draw and retain downtown retailers was not lost on me. Even the most naïve should realize that bullying existing businesses isn’t a winning strategy, despite a so-called “wave” of emailed complaints. I’m not sure how puritan Elsa Hoffman is reminded of “what a mess our county is in” by this “skanky little shop.” Is Leesburg Today suppressing the news stories of lingerie-wearing bandits marauding the county and beating people senseless with sex toys? Councilman Tom Dunn’s “beliefs” that there is no need for the store can be easily tested: Are there enough customers to sustain the business? If the answer is yes, than he can keep his beliefs to himself. And Councilwoman Katie Hammler needn’t bother harassing Le Tache by sending a copy of every complaining email to them; I’m sure this team of self-appointed moral police are capable of doing that themselves. If you don’t like what a store sells the solution is simple: Don’t shop there. Gary Kowalski, Leesburg

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hen you grew up in New York in the ’50s and ’60s, you rooted for one of the major league teams at the time in that area: the Giants, the Dodgers or the Yankees. There was no such thing as switching loyalties, and God forbid you should even whisper that you might have sympathy for one of the other two. To do so was to cause a firestorm of derision from your friends. This, in New York at that time, was absolute treason. When you greeted new kids you met on the playground, someone perhaps who had moved into the neighborhood, you did so with only one question—“Giants, Dodgers, Yankees?” —the words clearly a question of importance, and the answer all you had to hear to determine if the new friend was indeed to be a friend or foe. While this loyalty was essential to kid life in the ’50s and ’60s in New York, you were allowed to occasionally express admiration for a player on the other teams. Never the team, but sometimes a player. As a catcher from age 9, I often talked about Yogi Berra as one of those players I liked. Oh, Wes Westrum of the Giants was still my favorite catcher because he was a Giant, but there was something about Yogi I could relate to. I would never have his picture on the wall, but when one of my Yankee friends talked about him, I was often to be found nodding my approval. Though the amount of information we had about players and teams in those days could fit on the proverbial “head of a gigabyte pin” today, there were lots of newspapers and we got to know players to some extent. (And it was all good because the writers had unwritten rules not to write about the private lives of players in those days.) And I somehow just always liked Yogi. He seemed to be a regular guy, he played every single day and he was good. I liked Yogi Berra even though he played for the hated Yankees. Later in life, when I was consulting for nonprofits about fundraising and marketing, I had an opportunity to spend some time with Yogi at his museum and education center in New Jersey and to actually have a tour of that facility from Yogi himself. The center was doing OK, but it needed some professional help in the fundraising and board development area. Frankly, I can’t even remember who put me together with Yogi, though it was probably our mutual friend and former PR Director for the Yankees Marty Appel, but I spent some time at the center and did what I could to convince them they had to do things a little more formally than just waiting for Yogi to bump into a rich guy who would write him a check, something that had kept the center alive up to that point. I remember sitting at a conference table with Yogi and his wife, Carmen, along with staff people from the center. When I was done describing some of the things they needed to do for the future of the museum, Carmen turned to me and said, “Why do we have to do this stuff? We’re doing OK up to now with Yogi doing the fundraising.” Yogi, who was chewing tobacco at the end of the table, spit into a little cup and confirmed Carmen’s opinion by saying, “Yeah, they still give me money.” My response, which I hesitated to provide, somewhat startled them. I pointed to Yogi and said, “Because he’s going to die.” I had made my point but seemed to be suggesting something completely out of the realm of possibility that Yogi would ever actually die.

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“OK, it’s a tad awkward to drive by there every Sunday morning on our way to church...but it’s not illegal. You want to get

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hour to improve the traffic (disaster) sounds like one of the dictums from “above” in the classic novel “Catch 22” where 99 percent of the people who hear the order are rolling their eyes at the absurdity of the “fix.” There were probably more than a few “historic” farms that were affected in the ’60s when the interstate highway system made its way across America, but the lives of almost all Americans were improved dramatically as a result of this positive government action. We should learn from the progress of the past and never acquiesce to politicians who have other agendas. Gerry Nowalk, Leesburg

Wrong Tone

Dear Editor: Reporter Jonathan Hunley did a very craftsmanlike job in recounting the tumultuous meeting two weeks ago on the planned farm brewery on Foggy Bottom Road in Bluemont. Understandably, the Foggy Bottom neigh-

bors are seriously concerned. However, any kind of civil discourse on the merits of—or objections to—the proposal was lamentably impossible because of the venomous tone of some of the objectors. Bluemont has a long tradition of working together to meet challenges—whether in the restoration and the marking of its historic sites, in the many neighborly efforts to put together its annual fair, and even in making community input to private-property land-use decisions that affect residents generally. I regret that the Sept. 15 meeting on the planned farm brewery did not meet this standard. Fortunately, the strident tone of that gathering does not represent the spirit of Bluemont. Susan Freis Falknor, Bluemont

Dirt Dump Driveway

Dear Editor: The purpose of this letter is to inform county residents of how a “by-right” zoning

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ordinance can affect them. Let me give a little background of our community called Chestnut Hill Farm in the village of Lucketts and is bordered on the east by Rt. 15 and on the west by Wilt Store Road. Many of us have enjoyed living here peacefully for 20 to 40 years, viewing fields containing hay, horses and cattle. Within the past four to five years, things have changed because a landowner wants to run a business from his property. He has applied to the county with various plans, all of which would require the import of huge volumes of dirt. By the way, part of the landowner’s business is soliciting contracts to remove dirt from construction sites and disposing of it. The property owner has now obtained the approval of the county Office of Building and Development to construct a “driveway.” This approval has allowed him to import up to 18,000 cubic yards of dirt or approximately 1,800 truckloads. When completed, the driveway will consume 25 percent of the 20-acre parcel. County staff stated that a person has the right to put a driveway on his property as long as it meets the county requirements even though there are two other driveways accessing the same area. We now have what looks like a highway ramp rising about 15 to 18 feet above the natural contour of the land in the middle of our residential community. This “driveway plan” is not reasonable and is nothing but a dirt dump disguised as a “driveway.” Once the county grants approval, there doesn’t seem to be any way to stop or change it. The county staff and our supervisor just say that it has been approved and meets all requirements and there’s nothing we can do. Come and look. See what you have allowed, I say to county officials. Please, think of both sides of the story, so the property of other landowners isn’t possibly devalued by another. Supervisors, don’t tell me there is nothing you can do about it. You can revise county zoning ordinances so this does not affect other property owners the way it has the residents of Sugarloaf View Lane. Gerry Sorrell, Margaret Small, Lucketts

Just A Doctor?

Dear Editor: I’m writing to celebrate the many faces of Dick Black, candidate for Senate in the 13th District. His recent ad comparing his accomplishments against his opponent was truly eye-opening. Jill McCabe is only a doctor and a mother. Sure, in her role as doctor, she’s the medical director of the Inova Loudoun Pediatric Emergency Department, and of the Pediatric Hospitalist Unit, and the Concussion Program. Oh, and she also worked to open the Urgent Care pediatric unit at Dulles South. Oh and she is the vice president of the medical staff. So if your kid has been sick or injured pretty much anywhere in the district, their good care was managed by Dr. McCabe. And she did this all while raising her two kids. But, you know, “doctor” kind of sums it up. Whatever. Dick Black, on the other hand, was too humble in his own list. Why, he has been a senator who never sponsored legislation to fairly return Loudoun’s fair share of education dollars from the state. But few know that he also never sponsored legislation to improve our roadways as a senator. Take that, “Dr.” McCabe. Dick Black also singlehandedly took on “big government” by boldly ignoring VDOT and Loudoun zoning rules in putting up his zillions of road signs all over our beautiful county 90 days earlier and eight times bigger than allowed. Fight the power, Senator Black. And, let’s not forget his brave support for the Confederate flag, his compassionate handing out of gruesome plastic fetuses, his tireless efforts to make it easier for everyone to buy and carry more and more guns, and his loving support of forcing women to have transvaginal ultrasounds against their will. On second thought, he listed himself as a herpetologist. I’m not sure what being a herpetologist entails, but maybe working with lizards and snakes includes some of that stuff already. But I might be wrong about some of this. After all, I’m only a father and an IT professional. Rob Martin, Leesburg

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