Leesburg Today's Guide To Loudoun 2014 by InsideNoVa

2014

Loudoun

Guide TO

w ww.le es b u rgto day.com â&#x20AC;˘ Thursda y, Se pt e mbe r 2 5, 20 1 4

Life is Easier When You Are in the Cloud!

ANS Data Center Co-Location/Private Cloud Solutions

Cloud Computing Virtual Desktops and Servers

Call ANS Today and Transport Your Network to the Cloud.

ww w. le es burgt oda y.co m • Thur sda y, Se pte mbe r 25, 201 4

TECHNOLOGY WITH A GOAL

ANS’ talented professionals develop and implement solutions with only one purpose in mind: to help our clients achieve their mission objectives.

Take Advantage of Our Experienced, Certiﬁed Engineers Call Today for a Free Network Evaluation

Phone: 703.444.9700 or email: info@ansnetworks.com Visit us at www.ansnetworks.com

45300 Catalina Court, Suite 104, Sterling, VA 20166

• • • • • • • • • •

Cloud Solutions - Private and Co-Location Virtual Desktops and Servers Consulting - Network Design & Organization Network Monitoring and Response Help Desk Support (Remote and On-Site) Network Security – Firewall/IPS Systems Encrypted Email Services by Zix Data / Voice Cabling Installation Hardware and Software Sales VPN / Internet / LAN / WAN connectivity

Yes,

IT’S AFFORDABLE AT ABBEY!

G U I D E T O L O

24 MONTH 0% INTEREST FREE * FINANCING

U D O U

*W.A.C. 90% Approval Rate. Easy Application.

We make it easy.

Inspiration ~ Design ~ Expertise

Hardwood

Tile & Stone

Area Rugs

Runners

Leesburg

Sterling 21465 Price Cascades Plaza

161 Fort Evans Rd., NE

In Front of Costco

Next to Wolf Furniture

703-450-8181

AbbeyDesignCenter.com

703-779-8181

w ww.le es b u rgto day.com • Thursda y, Se pt e mbe r 2 5, 20 1 4

Carpet

loudoun

Loudoun’s Ever Evolving Story

Did you know

Margaret Morton

mmorton@leesburgtoday.com

he place we call home has come a long way since its founding in 1757,

Did you know that Loudoun’s namesake, John Campbell, the fourth Earl of Loudoun, never visited the county named in his honor? “Everybody knows that.” Well, did you know he was the royal governor of Virginia and he never came to Virginia, either?

carved from western Fairfax to form Loudoun County and named for John Campbell, 4th Earl of Loudoun—a Scottish nobleman and professional

ww w. le es burgt oda y.co m • Thur sda y, Se pte mbe r 25, 201 4

soldier serving with the British Army.

John Campbell, fourth Earl of Loudoun

Early Beginnings

amed for a man who never visited—and is said never even to have set foot in Virginia, preferring life in New York—and who only stayed in North America for a couple of years, the county has packed an enormous amount of history into its 257 years. It’s perhaps worthwhile to take a little detour into the life of the man whose name is forever engraved in the history of what has become one of the fastest growing counties in America, especially since he appears to have had no impact at all on the county that would bear his name. Born in 1705, two years before the—to some, infamous—treaty of union with England to form The United Kingdom of Great

Britain, Campbell succeeded his father as fourth Earl of Loudoun in 1731. The naming of the new county after the man sent in 1756 to be commander-in-chief of British forces in North America and “Governour General” of Virginia is somewhat surprising since distinguishing himself in battle was not the hallmark of Lord Loudoun. Only a decade before his arrival in America, he and some 1,500 troops on the Hanoverian side had suffered an embarrassing defeat by a tiny force of fewer than 12 men led by “Col. Anne Mackintosh,” in what became known as The Rout of Moy during the 1745-46 Jacobite Revolution. Loudoun’s ignominious defeat ruined what he had hoped would be a daring attempt to capture Bonny Prince Charlie—and the $30,000 reward—after setting out quietly from the Highland capital of Inverness one night

in 1746 on a tip the Prince was nearby. He was—but he was warned and slipped away to safety, leaving the redoubtable lady of Castle Moy, reportedly “in her petticoats” to marshal a small force of clansmen to scare off the Hanoverian troops. Which they did—by yelling the battle cries of every Jacobite clan they could manage—so loudly and terrifyingly, that a large body of Loudoun’s troops turned tail and fled back to Inverness. The scene unraveled to one of complete confusion in which the hapless earl tried in vain in the dark to bring order, only to turn back to Inverness himself. His supreme commander, “Billy the Butcher,” as the Jacobites later would call him, the Duke of Cumberland, confessed to some perplexity as to how his officer and so many troops could have been routed by such a tiny force. Not known therefore for his battle dash, Loudoun however has been recognized for introducing military reforms, including better weaponry and more efficient supply operations, as well as—ironically, given what would happen to Britain’s detriment some 20 years later in the Revolutionary War—bringing irregular troops, militiamen, into the regular ranks. Ten years after that Highland debacle, Loudoun found himself promoted to head His Majesty’s forces in North America. According to his biographer, Douglas Foard in his book “The Imperious Laird: John Campbell, Fourth Earl of Loudoun,” Loudoun arrived in New York Harbor July 22, 1756, bringing with him an embarrassingly large personal retinue. In addition to 17 servants tasked with providing for the earl’s every whim, it also included his French mistress, and personal baggage that almost filled one transport. Foard cites a contemporary report that New York “gasped at this entourage.” Loudoun’s appointment also as royal governor of Virginia evidently was considered sufficiently prestigious for the House of Burgesses to name a new jurisdiction in his honor the following June. But in addition to a less than stellar battlefield reputation, and being described as “a short, ill-tempered Scot,” he was considered arrogant and disliked cordially by colonial leaders. After only a couple of years as Virginia’s governour-general, the earl was recalled from the colonies to London. He later served in Portugal and ended his days as governor of Edinburgh Castle. He died in 1782 at 77.

Onward and Upward

One could, indeed, say that the county has had far more achievements under its belt and a greater claim to fame than the man who gave it its name. From its beginnings in 1757 as a trading and farming area, Leesburg, named in honor of Thomas Lee, has served as the county’s

main town, established by the General Assembly a year later in 1758. During the ensuing years Loudoun has gone from strength to strength. Loudoun has played many roles—that keep evolving in surprising ways. From colonial beginnings the county grew to become the breadbasket of the commonwealth, known in different eras for its superior orchards, grains and dairy production; the construction of Dulles Airport opened the door to development; and its location near a key intersection on the information superhighway has given rise to the county’s reputation as the Silicon Valley of the East, with up to 70 percent of the world’s Internet traffic passing through Loudoun data centers each day. Loudoun has seen industries come and go, endured natural disasters and Civil War damage; the railroad came and went—lasting around 100 years; and its once mighty dairy industry is no more, down from more than 225 farmers 60 years ago to only one today. Instead, a number of diversified agricultural spin-offs and newcomers have risen in its place—the equine industry, wineries and now breweries, berry production, llama, beef and sheep farms—all part of the growing new agriculture and agritourism business. New communities and roads sprang up in the county’s former dairy fields, outpacing the population growth in Loudoun’s historic towns. The county’s population has risen exponentially from just under 20,000 in 1930 to about 330,000 today, with most of that growth over the past 25 years. The population, according to the U.S. Census Bureau, in the 30 years from 1930 to 1960 only rose by about 700, to 24,549. The 1960s—after the construction of Dulles Airport brought the Potomac Interceptor sewer line to Loudoun and gave rise to the Sterling Park development—saw the first noticeable population rise, to 37,150 over that decade. From 1980, U.S. Census figures show the beginning of the huge growth experienced by the county over the past 35 years—from 54,427 to 86,129 by 1990, almost doubling to 169,599 by 2000—and another big leap to 312,311 in 2010, although tapering off from the 96.9 percent growth rate recorded over the 1990s, down to 84.1 percent by 2010. Four years later, the county assesses its population at around 330,000. The influx of new people, with new and different talents and experiences, energy and ideas has added to what’s possible in the county, even while the attendant woes that come with large populations in the county’s towns and new communities—including traffic congestion and gridlock and the lag between tax revenues and the cost of providing services to the growing number of residents—continue to plague local government leaders. Continued on Next Page

US Tae Kwon Do Martial Arts Academy

Serving Leesburg for over 27 Years We are offering a 1 Month Trial for

$ When Dairy Was King

(over $200 value) Offer Ends 10/13/14 $

L O U D O U N

224-A South King Street • Leesburg, VA

19415 Deerfield Avenue, #103 Lansdowne, VA 20176 www.loudounfm.com

Our Goal at USTMA is to focus on a healthy, happy, fit family!

INSPIRE THROUGH TAE KWON DO!

www.leesburgtaekwondo.com

Ongoing Classes in: Tae Kwon Do, Hapkido, Jujitsu, Muay Kickboxing & Zumba

Experience the Difference 703.777.1000

w ww.le es b u rgto day.com • Thursda y, Se pt e mbe r 2 5, 20 1 4

www.batterywarehouseva.com

call 703-858-4900

703-777-4450

• Compassionate and personalized care • Same day appointments • Accept most insurance including MEDICARE • Saturday morning hours available • Kids to Adults- we treat everyone • Check out website for online appointment request

Whatever kind of battery that you may ever need is here. How much more convenient can you get! Stop by just to be dazzled by the selection. It’s worth the trip.

ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS

We carry every kind of battery imaginable for:

Dr Malar Anbarasan, MD

loudoun

Did you know

Automotive, Motorcycle, Heavy Equipment, Marine & RV’s, Wheelchair, Golf Carts, Lawn & Garden, Gel Cells/AGM, Video/Digital Cam, Rechargeable, Computer, Cordless/Cellphones, Watch/ Calculator, Disposable, Battery Tenders, Solar Panels and more!

The 27 will then be Donated to the Blue Ridge Hospice through our “Kick Cancer Our of the World” Campaign

Longtime residents lived through the metamorphosis and their recollections provide a peek at a vanished pace and style of life, even while new forms of what used to be continue to evolve. Jim “Doc” Wiley remembers coming to Loudoun in 1958. “I was the sixth dentist to practice in the county—now there are probably 300 or more.” He and one other dentist in Purcellville served the entire western portion of the county, even as far south as The Plains. Leesburg had a population of around 6,000, a figure that would swell to today’s number of near 50,000. Most of their customers were from the farming community. Wiley laughed as he recalled irate farmers complaining, “why wasn’t I there in the office at 5:30 or 6 a.m. to fix their teeth?” The farmers had been up since 3 a.m., milked their cows and were ready to come in, in their overalls and boots, and couldn’t understand why he wasn’t ready. “We were the number one county in milk production in 1958, maybe even earlier,” he said, recalling there were about 225 dairy farms. “That’s a lot.” Now Dogwood Farm near Lincoln is Loudoun’s only remaining dairy operation. Five years later, in 1963, Bill Harrison arrived to become the county’s agricultural agent. Rt. 28 had just opened, a two-lane road to link Rt. 7 and Rt. 50 to Dulles Airport. Rt. 7 was Did you know that Loudoun was top dairy producer only two lanes, as well. in Virginia by the end of World War II? The county was still one of the state’s top dairy pro“Everybody knows that.” ducing areas, particularly Well, did you know there’s only one in eastern Loudoun, and dairy farm now left in Loudoun? Harrison remembered there

were two annual milk producers’ meetings— one in Purcellville and one in Ashburn—“that’s how many dairy producers there were.” The milk inspector of the time had considerable power. “He was hired by the Health Department in Washington, DC, as all the milk was processed there,” Harrison said. Back when Harrison was agricultural agent in Fairfax, he remembered the agents were supposed to wear white coveralls. “We never wore them, but we jumped into them immediately when they [milk inspectors] turned up—they had power and they could be vindictive.” Former Loudoun supervisor and dairyman Jim Brownell recalled a story earlier this year about the milk inspector’s power in the heyday of the dairy industry—and his wife’s reaction to one inspector. Mac Brownell, who died this spring, was a great cook and hostess at their Whitehall Farm near Bluemont. She was renowned for her “y’all come in” attitude and welcoming hospitality. However, she took a dislike to one milk inspector, who equally, took a fancy to her cooking. She stood so much of it, then, one evening,

with uniform included

ww w. le es burgt oda y.co m • Thur sda y, Se pte mbe r 25, 201 4

road, easy to cross, Leesburg Councilman Kevin Wright said, marveling at the transformation of the area into today’s “retail center of town.” And the downtown has changed also. Who could imagine, today, the “quirky [Tally Ho] movie theater, and where the parking garage is was the small town hall, the police department and a huge open parking lot—all in an L around the movie theater, and the DMV was across Wirt Street in an old church.” One of the striking things for anyone who lived in Loudoun before the ’80s or ’90s is to see what’s happened in the Sterling area, he said. “Look at Target and how all of that used to be wide-open farmland,” Wright said, adding another thing that surprises people new to the county is how long the road to Dulles—Rt. 28—stayed two lanes until the early ’90s. Now it’s six lanes. One thing that still surprises Wiley is the years it took from the opening of Dulles Airport to see the huge growth. “When it was being constructed, we thought growth would follow immediately. It surprised us that it took almost 30 years to really explode in the early 1990s.” That growth has led

Morven Park

hearing he was coming to dinner, she closed down the kitchen and fled upstairs—unable to just refuse the man. “You have to realize, they had an awful lot of power over a dairy farmer’s operations,” her husband recalled of those days. Both Wiley and Harrison remembered the county’s proud position as the top producer of orchard grass seed in the nation. “One of the most impressive things was that most farms were paid for with orchard grass seed,” Harrison said. And Wiley remembered the federal government once

“bought the entire crop to send munitions and weaponry on overseas boat shipments during World War II.” The seed was used as packing to keep the munitions and weapons jostle-free— similar to today’s foam shipping peanuts.

Change Through The Ages

“The biggest change for me is houses everywhere now,” Leesburg resident John deCourcy says. Now in his 80s, DeCourcy was 19 when he first came to Leesburg. It was a simpler town then—with a lot of small stores and a Safeway, which was then on Loudoun Street, and the town limits went little farther east than Dodona Manor and where Mom’s Apple Pie is today. Younger residents would be surprised to know the huge growth across Rt. 15 all came much later. There were no large pharmacies, only three Did you know that Morven Park near Leesburg was drug stores—Bodmer’s, Edwards and home to the governors of two states? Dr. Littlejohn’s. Judge Thomas Swann acquired the property in 1808 and DeCourcy remembers the days built the Greek Revival mansion, which was renovated around climbing the hill on 1850 by his son—Thomas Swann Jr., Maryland’s governor Rt. 7 west of Leesburg. Where houses today from 1866 to 1869. Westmoreland Davis, Virginia’s abound—on the left at governor from 1918 to 1922, bought the property Shenstone and Beacon Hill in 1903 and converted it into an on the right—“You’d come up

loudoun

Did you know

the mountain, and there would be the Red Apple fruit stand on the right and one little stone house on the left—you didn’t see any other houses,” he said. He also remembered little influx to Loudoun and farther west. People mostly were in farming, although a few commuted to Washington, DC, in carpools. Today’s park-and-ride lots didn’t exist. “There were about 1,700 people when I came, and the census figures for Leesburg [from 1940-1950] only changed by one in a decade— someone died and someone was born,” he said. DeCourcy remembers trouble-free commuting on Rt. 7’s two lanes. “You could drive that road in the morning rush hour, and there’d be few people heading east. You could go literally from the courthouse in Leesburg and be in downtown and not go through a single light, apart from a blinker at Tyson’s. You’d go down Rt. 123 through McLean, down Chain Bridge and over the bridge to Canal Road, then into DC, with hardly any traffic,” he said. After Marcus Broyhill developed 1,762 acres as the county’s first planned community, Sterling Park, starting in 1963 the same year as Dulles Airport opened, DeCourcy said that’s when the growth began. He joined USDA and he and his wife, Ellen, embarked on the first of many foreign postings. “Every time we came back, from first to last, we saw huge changes,” he said. East Leesburg before the 1990s also was a different place. Rt. 15 then was still a two-lane

Waterford Mill

many newer communities to adamantly reject further expansion. But, now retired, the former Purcellville Town Councilman cautions against saying no to all new development, remembering “how we all thought when Wendell Kline was on the School Board, we said they were nuts putting Broad Run High School in the middle of nowhere—there wasn’t a single home within 10

agricultural showplace.

Happy Hound

Wholesome foods, in-house bakery, self-serve dog wash and much more! Located across from Starbucks in Lansdowne Town Center

Come Take a Peak Today!

571-333-2171 www.happyhoundco.com

www.landscapebenitez.com u Full Landscaping Service u Patio/Walkways u Special pricing on tree service u Powerwashing u Brush Cleaning u Fence Repair u Mowing

COMPETITIVE PRICING ON TREE/SHRUB REPLACEMENT References available upon request We accept check, cash and credit cards. 21 Years Experience l Licensed (#2230) & Insured

For FREE ESTIMATES call 571.233.8249 or email saul@landscapebenitez.com

miles.” Today, Wiley is the first to say, “they were right—that board was farsighted.”

loudoun

Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum

Did you know

A Microcosm Of Change

U I D E T O L O U D O U N

loudoun

Seven Corners. Tyson’s mall was still in the future. Mostly, her family shopped in Frederick, MD, where there was more variety. Walker can remember the opening of Ridgeways garage on North Berlin Pike 60 years ago—the town’s first new auto repair and gas station, still in business. She remembers the coming of the Lovettsville Bypass in the early 1950s that streamlined the way south on the then-western edge of town. Previously, motor-

Elaine Walker, former Did you know that Concorde airliners, like the one longtime mayor of Lovettsville, on display today at the Smithsonian’s Udvar-Hazy Center thinks she’s seen almost more at Dulles Airport, made regular flights over Loudoun. rapid change in her native town Lovettsville churches were sources than anywhere else. Considered The first Concorde landed in Loudoun in 1973, of both worship and social enterLoudoun’s oldest community— with regular supersonic passenger service tainment. “Churches were a great the 1732 German settlement— attraction, one of the social events of “We’ve grown proportionally more beginning in 1976. British Airways continued people’s lives. We went to have covered than any other town,” she says, flights to and from Dulles until 1991. dish suppers, hymn sings, etc.,” Walker noting Lovettsville’s population “dousaid, noting today’s plentiful and varied bled from its original 850 all through the entertainment was not available then. Nor were ’90s and into the 2000s.” The town now estithere many department stores—only White’s in mates its population between 1,700 and 1,800. downtown Leesburg—between Leesburg and The town’s wastewater treatment plan didn’t come online until 2001, and by that time only 50 percent of the town was developed. The remainder was open space, and “we knew those large parcel holders would come in for development plans.” And they did. In 2004, the plant broke ground, and the population has continued to grow as new subdivisions appeared on the scene. The plant is now on its third expansion module. Walker was born on South Church Street. She attended Lovettsville High School then went to the consolidated Loudoun County High School to graduate in 1955. Young people in Lovettsville went to the movies in both Brunswick, MD, and Moorcones Theater on Main Street in Purcellville, where “Mrs. Moorcones had a little restaurant.” A big change today is the variety and amount of restaurants—in stark contrast to the 1950s and 1960s. Even when she married and Walker and her husband Cliff would travel to North Carolina to visit his family, “we had to pace our journey by the availability of decent restaurants.” Walker remembered the excitement as a child of going to the “brand-new Hot Shoppe chain restaurant in Bethesda, MD, and what a treat it was to go so far away.”

Did you know

w ww.le es b u rgto day.com • Thursda y, Se pt e mbe r 2 5, 20 1 4

Did you know that Loudoun is home to the sixth longest-serving volunteer fire department in Virginia? Leesburg’s Company 1 is the oldest fire company in Loudoun, tracing its organizational roots back to Nov. 15, 1803. It would be more than another century before the next company formed—the Purcellville Volunteer Fire Company—in the 1920s.

loudoun

A Dog’s Day Out Cage-Free Daycare, Boarding, Grooming, Full/Self-Serve Baths & More!

www.adogsdayout.com Call Today for Boarding Reservations!

Small, Medium & Large Dog Play Groups Everyday

Did you know

Did you know that Loudoun Mutual Insurance, in Waterford, is the oldest company in Loudoun, founded in 1849?

Staff On Duty 365 With Overnight Supervision Huge Discounts On Multiple Dog Families

For dogs that are spayed or neutered and friendly with other dogs their size. Visit our website for evaluation requirements.

Cat Room Too!

703-858-DOGS (3647) Fax: 703-858-1651

Like Us On Facebook: “A Dog’s Day Out, Ashburn”

44642 Guilford Dr., Suite 101 • Ashburn, VA 20147

Refer a friend and receive 1 FREE day of dog daycare

ALWAYS HERE FOR YOU...

ww w. le es burgt oda y.co m • Thur sda y, Se pte mbe r 25, 201 4

OPEN 24/7

WWW.BLUERIDGEVETS.COM 120 East Cornwell Lane, Purcellville, VA 20132 $

OFF DENTISTRY FOR DOGS & CATS

BRING THIS COUPON TO BLUE RIDGE VET & RECEIVE FREE PERSONALIZED ENGRAVED PET TAG FREE PET VACCINATION EXAM FOR NEW PETS DISCOUNT ON OUR WELLNESS PACKAGE BLOOD WORK NO CASH VALUE NO REACH BACK

Affordable Dentistry & Surgical Services

540.338.7387

Loudoun Mutual

ists had to wend a somewhat torturous route through town before picking up Berlin Pike again. After the bypass came, her father bought the western portion of the farm bisected by the bypass and created the town’s first subdivision, Red Bud Acres. The town then was only 99 acres. It bumped up through an annexation in the early 1970s and again when water and sewer service came, and finally after another extension through a boundary line adjustment to today’s 525 acres.

A Yearning For Continuity

But some things stay the same. Former Hamilton mayor and town native Greg Wilmoth says he wants Hamilton to stay the same for as long as it can. While change has come to the surrounding areas, “the town proper hasn’t changed; it’s 90 percent what it was like when I was growing up here; it stays the same and that’s why people want to come and live here,” he said of the families that have come to call the town and its environs home over the past decade. Wilmoth, now in his early 50s, went to Hamilton Elementary and Loudoun Valley for high school, and remembers school as the center of his growing up years. He would walk there—“you can’t do that today,” he said. Wilmoth lived on the south side of town and there was the excitement of daring to “sneak out and cross Rt. 7 before mom said I could,” to go

to Mr. Payne’s candy store (now Mosby Outlet Center.) He loved the mix of country kids and city kids. “We mixed with farm kids—I learned a lot from them,” he remembered. Most of all, Wilmoth remembers school as the center of Hamilton kids’ social and sporting life. Today’s network of county parks or afterschool programs did not exist—they played baseball after school and spent a lot of time on the tennis courts, and just hung out. “You found what you could—we spent hours at the school,” he recalled. For anyone who grew up in the pre-cell phone age, today’s pace of life has quickened immeasurably, Wilmoth said.

The Younger Generation’s Reactions

And now that Loudoun may be slowing from its frantic rate of growth in recent years, newcomers and younger residents are expressing appreciation of the new-look Loudoun. They like its modernity, the wine-beer-music and art scene, the availability of so much that wasn’t available 40 or 50 years ago—including good restaurants, chain stores and lots of retail opportunities—but they also love the friendliness they find in the county, its interesting history, thriving cultural scene and the charm of its older communities. Michael Mock and his wife have lived in Lovettsville for about four years. “We’re

Open 7am - 6pm Ages: 6 weeks - K

Infant • Toddler • Primary • Kindergarten Half Day Enrichment for LCPS Kindergarteners AMS Member • Certified Teachers • 1 Acre Playground 6 Cardinal Park Dr. SE, Leesburg, VA 20175 • 703-777-1199 www.KincaidMontessori.com • info@KincaidMontessori.com

loudoun

Get the Right Jobs

newcomers, and we’re surprised to see how widespread it is. It doesn’t feel that way though, people have been so welcoming—it makes everything very close.” Having moved west from first, McLean, then Centreville, Mock said life in Loudoun had “by far” exceeded the Did you know that the Arcola School, built in couple’s expectations. He cited the friendliness they had found, 1939, was the first Loudoun school to have the wineries, restaurants and separate rooms for each grade? low crime rate. For the Mocks,

Did you know

Delivered to You in an Instant! I was ready to give up on my job search until I found Real-Time Job Matching . Now I get instant job match alerts with opportunities that are a perfect fit. TM

Try Real-Time Job MatchingTM and get hired fast on

Jobs.insidenova.com

Leesburg Dining Ad_Leesburg Today Dining Section Ad 9/19/14 10:29 AM Page 1

open for lunch and dinner

Leesburg four years ago. The 26-year-old particularly loves the First Fridays in downtown Leesburg. “They’re a hidden gem,” she said, noting she’s talked to longtime residents and is surprised to find “they still haven’t gone to a First Friday.” Her husband grew up in Purcellville, and the couple plans to put down roots in Loudoun. Echoing the sentiments of many newer residents who appreciate the many facets of today’s Loudoun, Essex says while the county’s growth offers plenty of things to do, Loudoun has preserved what’s important. “Even though the area has grown a lot, we have still kept a lot of the natural beauty of the area.” Lord Loudoun may have left us only a name, but it’s a great name—even though some strangers do ask us how we like living in Looden County. It’s had 257 years of evolution—and no doubt there’ll be plenty more surprises ahead.

I D E T O L O U D O

their neighbors are almost like family. While no newcomer, 27-year-old Kerri Mohr has lived in Leesburg since 1992. She doesn’t mind the growth the area has seen over the past decade but she’s quick to let friends know what Loudoun County was like when it was home to more cows than people. Her mother’s family operated a dairy farm in Bluemont in the heyday of that industry, so she’s familiar with the shrinkage of the oncedominant dairy business. She has a particular interest in the region’s history—she holds a degree in history and has worked as a volunteer at Oatlands Historic House & Gardens. “Another thing not too many people know is that many presidents enjoyed visiting Loudoun as an escape from DC,” Mohr said. “JFK and Jackie Kennedy would attend church services at the Catholic Church in Leesburg and enjoy horse races in Middleburg.” (The couple had a weekend retreat near Middleburg for a time, during which Jackie became an

Danielle Nadler contributed to this story.

U N

Patio Dining & Fire Pit • Extensive Wine List Gluten Free Menu

Don’t Miss LIVE Jazz Every Wednesday!

Thomas Balch Library/Winslsow Williams Collection

avid local horsewoman and rider to hounds.) “And FDR [President Franklin Delano Roosevelt] enjoyed visiting friends at Oatlands.” On the cultural side, Carissa Essex was excited to discover all of the county’s ongoing events when she moved from West Virginia to

loudoun

Check Out Our Website for Weekly Bar Specials. Join our email club for special offers and to view our menus.

Did you know

Did you know that Loudoun had a German prisoner-of-war camp at Woodburn near Hamilton during the later stages of World War II?

703-777-6511

w ww.le es b u rgto day.com • Thursda y, Se pt e mbe r 2 5, 20 1 4

Enjoy handmade pizza, salad, pasta, chicken, seafood, steak and veal.

the village at leesburg www.traviniaitaliankitchen.com

LOOK! What We Can Do for YOU

& Your Family!

Everyone wants a beautiful smile. Today’s dentistry lets us have the smile we choose, not just the smile we were born with. Cosmetic dentistry goes beyond the procedures that a person needs for a healthy mouth, and provides choices for all of us to improve the appearance of our smiles. Isn’t it time to have the beautiful smile you deserve? Call Elite Smiles Dental today!

1000 OFF

450

Any Cosmetic Work worth $3,500 or more Cannot be combined with Insurance.

Some restrictions apply. Expires 12/31/14.

First Sedation Treatment New Patients Only. Must present coupon at time of appointment. Regular Value: $950. Not valid for IV Sedation Services. Some restrictions apply. See office for more details. Expires 12/31/14.

Call or email us to schedule your appointment today!

(703) 771-9494

smile@elitesmilesdental.com

Services we offer: • General & Family Dentistry • Sleep Dentistry • Dentures • Cosmetic Dentistry • Dental Implants • Orthodontics • Laser Dentistry

EliteSmilesDental.com

ww w. le es burgt oda y.co m • Thur sda y, Se pte mbe r 25, 201 4

Dr. Saxena is licensed as a general dentist in Virginia.

552 Fort Evans Rd NE, Suite 100, Leesburg, VA 20176

Loudoun’s Board of Supervisors

he nine-member board consists of eight supervisors, who represent the county’s electoral districts, and a chairman at large elected by voters countywide. All nine members are elected to four-year terms, which are served concurrently. The current Board of Supervisors was elected in November 2011, with terms ending Dec. 31, 2015. The Board of Supervisors sets county policies, adopts ordinances, appropriates funds, sets an annual budget and tax rate, approves land rezonings and special exceptions to the Zoning Ordinance, and carries out other responsibilities set forth by the Virginia State Code. It also appoints a county administrator, who manages county operations; the Planning Commission, which serves in an advisory capacity on land use issues; and various other boards and commissions. The November 2011 election marked the first time in the county’s history that representatives of one political party made up the entire Board of Supervisors. The election saw the selection of seven new supervisors and the defeat of three incumbents. Four previous supervisors chose not to seek re-election. Only County Chairman Scott K. York (R-At Large) and Supervisor Eugene Delgaudio (R-Sterling) were re-elected. York, who had spent years campaigning and governing as an Independent, returned to the local Republican Party in 2011 and beat back a primary challenge from a former supervisor. Delgaudio was re-elected to a fourth term after a three-way race in the Sterling District. York is now serving his fifth term on the board, fourth as chairman. The board has undertaken a number of projects, including changes to the county’s planning and zoning rules, designed to promote business growth while also focusing on fiscal belt-tightening that has spurred annual budget battles over school funding. The hallmark vote of the board’s first three years in office was the 5-4 decision to support the extension of Metro’s new Silver Line from Reston to its terminus in Ashburn, and create special tax districts around each Metro station to pay for it. The rail line is expected to open in Loudoun in 2018. The board operates committees to provide detailed review of specific issues. They are the Finance, Government Services/Operations Committee, the Transportation/Land Use Committee, the Economic Development Committee and the Joint School Board/Board of Supervisors Committee. The Board of Supervisors meets for its business meetings the first and third Wednesdays of the month at 4 p.m. Each meeting has the opportunity for general public input at 6 p.m. The board holds its monthly public hearing the second Wednesday of the month at 6 p.m. Residents may sign up to address the board at any of the sessions by calling the clerk of the Board of Supervisors at 703-777-0200. Advanced sign-ups will be taken until noon the day of the meeting. In-person sign-up also is available for each meeting, except the first business meeting of the month. Only pre-sign up is allowed for that meeting. The meetings are televised on Comcast Government Channel 23, OpenBand Channel 40 and Verizon FIOS Channel 40. The broadcasts can also be viewed live at www.loudoun.gov/webcast and are archived for later on-demand viewing. Comments may be sent to the board by email at bos@loudoun.gov, or by calling the Citizen Comment Line at 703-777-0115. The board, or individual supervisors, can be reached by mail at: Loudoun County Board of Supervisors, 1 Harrison Street, SE Fifth Floor, Mailstop #01, P.O. Box 7000, Leesburg, VA 20177. The main number for the Board of Supervisors office is 703-777-0204. The board meets in the Board of Supervisors meeting room, on the ground floor of the county government center, which is located at 1 Harrison Street SE, in Leesburg.

So nice to meet you!

New patients always welcome.

Present this ad to receive $20.00 off your first visit!

19463 James Monroe Hwy • Leesburg, VA 703-777-3313 • www.leesburgvet.com

Washington Council of Governments’ board of directors, the National Capital Region Transportation Planning Board, the Northern Virginia Regional Commission, and the Northern Virginia Transportation Authority where he serves as chairman of its Finance Committee. York also represents Loudoun on the board of directors of the Virginia Association of Counties, the Northern Virginia Regional Commission, the Virginia Coalition of High Growth Community’s Executive Board of Directors, the Route 28 Transportation Improvement District Commission, and the Dulles Corridor Advisory Committee where he serves as its chairman. York and his wife JoAnn live in Sterling.

alph Buona was elected to his first term on the Board of Supervisors in the new Ashburn District in November 2011. He serves as chairman of the board’s Finance, Government Services and Operations Committee, as co-chair of the Joint Board of Supervisors/ School Board Committee and is a member

SHAWN WILLIAMS SCOTT K. YORK

At-Large County Chairman (R)

Email: Ralph.Buona@loudoun.gov Aide: Dorri O’Brien

Continued on Next Page

Office Phone: 703-777-0205 Fax: 703-777-0421

Ashburn District (R)

RALPH BUONA

of the Economic Development Committee. He represents Loudoun on the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments’ Climate, Energy and Environment Policy Committee and the board on the county Fiscal Impact Committee. Buona is senior vice president of corporate business development at Ashburn’s Telos Corporation. Prior, he was the vice president and general manager of Telos Managed Solutions where he managed the $120 million Managed

hawn Williams was elected to his first term on the Board of Supervisors in the reconfigured Broad Run District in November 2011, and he currently serves as vice chairman of the board. He serves on the board’s Economic Development Committee and the Finance, Government Services and Operations Committee. He represents Loudoun on the Dulles Area Transportation Association, the Route 28 Transportation Improvement District Commission and the Northern Virginia Transportation Commission. He also is the board’s representative on the Loudoun County Family Services Board. Williams was born and raised on Mary-

cott K. York was elected to a fourth term as chairman of the Board of Supervisors in November 2011. Before he was elected as chairman in November 1999, he served one term on the board as the Sterling District representative, and prior to that, he served on the Loudoun Planning Commission from 1992 through 1995. He currently serves on the board’s Finance, Government Services and Operations Committee, Economic Development Committee and the Transportation and Land Use Committee. He serves on the Metropolitan

Email: Shawn.Williams@loudoun.gov Aides: Caleb Weitz, Mike Montoya

land’s Eastern Shore. He has a bachelor’s degree in science, a master’s in business administration and a law degree. He began his career as an active duty U.S. Marine. Currently, he is the federal counsel for Sprint. Previously, he has held legal positions for Raytheon and ASC. Williams is a member of the Virginia State Bar Association, the National Contract Management Association and the Association for Corporate Counsel. Williams lives in Broadlands with his wife Joy and their three children.

Email: scott.york@loudoun.gov Aides: Robin Bartok, Tabatha Duncan

Office Phone: 703-771-5088 Fax: 703-777-0421

Office Phone: 703-771-5988 Fax: 703-777-0421

Broad Run District, Vice Chairman (R)

O U D O U N w ww.le es b u rgto day.com • Thursda y, Se pt e mbe r 2 5, 20 1 4

Solutions Division of Telos, and has served as vice president of product development cultivating new offerings. He has served on the board of directors of the Loudoun County Chamber of Commerce since 2005, serving as chairman in 2010. He also was appointed to the Loudoun County Economic Development Commission in 2010, has been a member of the Loudoun County CEO Cabinet and served on the Route 7 Task Force. Buona began his career as an Air Force Officer. He earned a bachelor’s degree in management from the U.S. Air Force Academy and a master’s in systems management from the University of Southern California. Buona and his wife live in northern Ashburn.

JANET CLARKE

Office Phone: 703-771-0210 Fax: 703-777-0421

Email: Janet.Clarke@loudoun.gov Aides: Shevaun Conner, Donna Sayadian

Janet Clarke was elected to her first term in November 2011. She announced in September 2014 that she would not seek re-election to a second four-year term. She served as vice chairman of the board in 2012. She is a member of the Economic Development Committee and the Transportation/Land Use Committee. She represents the Board of Supervisors on the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments’ Board of Directors and COG’s Air Quality Committee, the Northern Virginia Regional Commission and the Coalition of Loudoun Towns. She holds a bachelor’s degree in commu-

nity interrelations from George Mason University and a master’s in educational leadership and administration from George Washington University. She is also licensed to teach business and marketing in secondary schools. Previously, she spent 15 years in the technology field, including as a business development director for a large government contractor. In 2005, Clarke established a Teen Center in Purcellville, and wrote a Youth Teen Activities Directory for western Loudoun. She served for two years on the Purcellville Town Council, as well as on the Loudoun County Community Services Board. Clarke has also been a member of numerous organizations and has decades of volunteer work experience. She was awarded “Rotarian of the Year” in 2011 by the Rotary Club of Purcellville. Clarke and her husband Tom have three children and live in Purcellville.

EUGENE DELGAUDIO Sterling District (R) Office Phone: 703-771-5819 Fax: 703-777-0421

Email: Eugene.Delgaudio@loudoun.gov Aide: Joe Patten

ugene Delgaudio was first elected as the Sterling District supervisor in November 1999 and re-elected in 2003, 2007 and

2011. He serves on the board’s Transportation/ Land Use Committee and represents Loudoun on the Dulles Area Transportation Association, Northern Virginia Transportation Commission, Route 28 Transportation Improvement District Commission and Potomac Watershed Roundtable. Since 1981, Delgaudio has been the execu-

GEARY HIGGINS

Catoctin District (R) Office Phone: 703-771-5028 Fax: 703-777-0421

Email: Geary.Higgins@loudoun.gov Aides: Stacy Carey, Katie Donnelly Continued on Next Page

ww w. le es burgt oda y.co m • Thur sda y, Se pte mbe r 25, 201 4

Blue Ridge District (R)

tive director and is now president of Public Advocate of the U.S., a conservative nonprofit organization. For 10 years, he served on the board of directors of the national nonprofit organization Young Americans for Freedom. Delgaudio received a bachelor’s degree in political science from York College in New York in 1976. He is a member of Rotary International. Delgaudio and his wife Sheila have six children.

Local. Organic. Seasonal Cuisine

Patowmack Farm The Restaurant At

w w w . P ato wm a c k F a r m . com

4 24 61 L o v e t t s v i l l e R d . L o v e t t s v i l l e , VA Te l : 5 4 0 . 8 2 2 . 9 017

“

From our fields to your table, you will experience local, seasonal, organic cuisine that will excite the palate and nurture the soul.

”

Discover the sensational flavors of an innovative, seasonal, organic menu as Chef Tarver uses our farm as the pantry and has a

strong commitment to support local growers and artisan producers. Hours of dining Thursday - Saturday 5:30 - 9:00 Saturday and Sunday 11:00 - 2:00 Weddings, Corporate Events, Holiday Parties, Birthdays, Anniversaries, Reunions

was a cum laude graduate of The Catholic University of America in Washington, DC. Letourneau and his wife Margaret live in Loudoun Valley Estates with their four children.

He represents Loudoun on the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments’ Region Forward Coalition, the Northern Virginia Manpower Consortium Workforce Investment Board and the Northern Virginia Transportation Commission. He also serves on the Loudoun County Annexation Area Development Policy Committee. Previously, Reid was elected to two terms on the Leesburg Town Council, in 2006 and 2010. He resigned from the council when he was elected to the county board. Reid earned a bachelor’s degree in political science from Rutgers University and a master’s degree in journalism from the University of Missouri. Reid is editor, publisher and owner of Washington Information Source Co., a newsletter publishing and book distribution business. His wife, Lynn Reid, is director of the Loudoun County Area Agency on Aging. They live in Tavistock Farms in Leesburg with their twins.

Volpe serves as vice president for the Sterling Graduate Chapter of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. She previously served on the Library Board of Trustees, the county Planning Commission and the county Commission on Aging. She also served as secretary of the Our Lady of Hope Catholic School PTO, president of the Cascades Community Association and a member of the Loudoun Arts Council Board of Directors. Volpe is a former chairman of the Loudoun County Republican Committee.

SUZANNE VOLPE

Algonkian District (R)

Email: Ken.Reid@loudoun.gov Aides: Ben Svendsen, Jonathon Chambers

A native of Northern Virginia, Volpe earned a bachelor’s degree in communications studies from Virginia Tech. She works for the Potomac Corporation of Virginia, Inc., a Loudoun-based business. Volpe and her husband, Glenn Jones, reside in Cascades with their daughter, Faith.

T L

Kenneth Reid was elected to represent the Leesburg District in November 2011. He serves on the Joint Board of Supervisors/School Board Committee, having served as chairman in 2012. He also is a member of the Finance, Government Services and Operations Committee and the Transportation and Land Use Committee.

Suzanne Volpe was elected to her first term in the new Algonkian District in November 2011. She serves as chairman of the board’s Transportation/Land Use Committee. She represents the board on the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments’ Chesapeake Bay and Water Resources Policy Committee and COG’s Human Services and Public Safety Committee. She also is the board’s representative on the county Disability Services Board and the Affordable Dwelling Unit Advisory Board.

Office Phone: 703-777-0203 Fax: 703-777-0421

Email: Suzanne.Volpe@loudoun.gov Aides: Ben Fornwalt, Josh Fornwalt

Leesburg District (R)

KEN REID

Office Phone: 703-771-5033 Fax: 703-777-0421

eary M. Higgins was elected to represent the Catoctin District for the first time in November 2011. He serves on the board’s Transportation/Land Use and the Joint Board of Supervisors/School Board committees. He represents Loudoun on the Potomac Watershed Roundtable and is the board’s representative on the county’s Agricultural District Advisory Committee and the Annexation Area Development Policy Committee. Higgins’ goals as a supervisor include developing policies that foster rural economic development and provide more and better access to high-speed Internet in the western part of the county. Higgins served on the county School Board from 2000 to 2004. He has been a board member for the Loudoun Museum since 1998. He received a business administration degree, with a double major in management and marketing from Clarion University in Pennsylvania. He attended college on an athletic scholarship for wrestling. Higgins is the vice president of Labor Relations for NECA Inc. in Bethesda. He is also an arbitrator for the Industrial Relations Council. A native of the Washington, DC, area, Higgins and his wife Gail moved to Loudoun in 1977 and live near Waterford.

O U D O

Office Phone: 703-771-5069 Fax: 703-777-0421

Dulles District (R)

MATT LETOURNEAU Email: Matt.Letourneau@loudoun.gov Aide: Monica Filyaw

w ww.le es b u rgto day.com • Thursda y, Se pt e mbe r 2 5, 20 1 4

atthew Letourneau was elected to represent the Dulles District in November 2011. He serves as chairman of the board’s Economic Development Committee and is a member of the Finance, Government Services and Operations Committee. He also serves as corporate officer and as president of the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments. He serves as one of the board’s representatives on the COG Board of Directors and the Route 28 Transportation Improvement District Commission. Letourneau is senior director of communications and media for the Institute for 21st Century Energy at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. Previously, he was the Republican communications director for the U.S. Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Early in his career, he served as press secretary for U.S. Sen. Pete Domenici of New Mexico, as an aide to U.S. Sen. Jon Kyl of Arizona and as a White House intern. In Loudoun, Letourneau previously was president of a large condominium unit owners association in the Brambleton area and served as Dulles District chairman of the Loudoun County Republican Committee. Originally from central Massachusetts, he

Loudoun Public Schools Undergo A Year Of Changes

Leesburg Today/File Photo

Kindergartners at the new Cardinal Ridge Elementary School learned the Pledge of Allegiance on their first day of school Sept. 2. Loudoun opened three new public schools this year.

LCPS

Mark Your Calendar SEPT. 26: Trailside Middle School dedication, 9:30 a.m. OCT. 9: Cardinal Ridge Elementary dedication, 9 a.m. OCT. 10: Rock Ridge High School dedication, 10 a.m. OCT. 13: Student holiday (Columbus Day) OCT. 31: End of first grading period NOV. 3-4: Student holiday (Conference days) NOV. 26-28: Student holiday (Thanksgiving) DEC. 22-JAN. 2: Winter break

JAN. 19: Student holiday (Martin Luther King Jr. Day) JAN. 23: End of second grading period FEB. 16: Student holiday (Presidents’ Day) MARCH 17: Kindergarten registration MARCH 27: End of third grading period MARCH 30-APRIL 3: Spring break APRIL 6: Student holiday (Conference day) MAY 25: Student holiday (Memorial Day) JUNE 16: Last day of school (end of fourth grading period)

ww w. le es burgt oda y.co m • Thur sda y, Se pte mbe r 25, 201 4

his year has seen some of the most To meet the cost of the 2,375 students change in Loudoun County Public who are added to the district’s roster this year, Schools’ 144-year history. its operating budget grew as well. A spending After leading the school plan drafted by Hatrick and presented to the district for 23 years, Superintendent School Board in January called for $952.42 Edgar B. Hatrick retired June 30 as the region’s million for FY15—$108 million more than the longest serving school superintendent. The fol- previous year’s operating budget. The board lowing day, Eric Williams officially trimmed that proposal by $2.7 moved into the superintendent’s million. But the county Board office on Education Court to lead of Supervisors’ approved local the 73,233-student, 87-school— tax funding allocation required and growing—district. the School Board to roll it back Williams, 48, comes to Loudanother $38 million. oun after serving as school super The final FY15 budget of intendent in York County, VA, $912 million is 8 percent more since 2008. than the district’s FY14 budget. In his first 80 days as superin A nine-member elected tendent, Williams has repeated the board governs the school same message to teachers, School system. The board hires the Board members, parents and stusuperintendent and approves dents: “I want to sustain and build staff-hiring decisions and estabEric Williams on the excellence of Loudoun lishes all school division poliCounty Public Schools.” cies. It adopts an annual budget, but does not As Williams settles in at the helm, the have independent taxing authority. Funding to school district also is opening the most number operate the school district comes from the state of new schools in one year since 2010. Rock government and local tax revenues as appropriRidge High School in Loudoun Valley Estates, ated by the county Board of Supervisors. Trailside Middle School in Ashburn and Cardi- The School Board’s regular meetings are nal Ridge Elementary in South Riding opened held at 6:30 p.m. the second and fourth Tuesday its doors Sept. 2 to keep up with another year of of the month at the school system administrarecord-breaking enrollment numbers. tion office, 21000 Education Court in Ashburn. That brings the total of public schools the Meetings can be viewed live through video county has opened in the last decade to 27. stream at http://lcps.org/page/140009.

HOME EQUITY LINE OF CREDIT Rates as low as

2.74

%APR *

Rate adjusts to the Prime Rate as published in the Wall Street Journal, currently 3.25% APR*.

Lock Your Rate UntIl 2016 *APR = Annual Percentage Rate. Offer ONLY available for NEW HELOCs applied for online and approved 01/01/2014 – 12/31/2014. You may not pay off or make payment to other Apple FCU loans, credit cards or accounts with these proceeds. Advances made between 01/01/2014 and 12/31/2014: will be locked at your current APR until 12/31/2015. If rates go down before 12/31/2015 your APR will not be adjusted downward and will not increase past your current APR until 01/01/2016. On 01/01/2016, (floor rate of 3.99% for 85% LTV and less) the APR will be adjusted to the prime rate as published in the Wall Street Journal on 12/21/2015 plus or minus your current margin on the remaining balance and will be subject to change each quarter thereafter as stipulated by your original terms and conditions. Maximum interest rate 18.00% APR. Minimum advance of $250 required. Advance amounts must be within your existing credit limit. Advances in excess of your current credit limit will not be honored and may be subject to additional fees. If your account becomes delinquent at any time during the promotional period, you will forfeit these promotional terms and the APR on the unpaid balance will be increased to the appropriate quarterly rate offered at that time as disclosed in your original note. **Up to 100% LTV available. Promotional rate based on 85% LTV and less. Membership eligibility requirements apply. Equal Opportunity Lender.

• Limits up to $250,000 • No pre-payment penalties • No annual fees

• Local underwriting for fast approval • Borrow up to 100% Loan-To-Value** with other Home Equity products!

Ashburn Branch

43330 Junction Plaza, #105

Sterling Branch

21361 Gentry Drive (near Costco)

AppleFCU.org/HomeEquity

BUILDING SPACES IN PLACES THAT OFFER SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE

G U I D E T O L O U D

Tons of Ways to Shop

SPACES

GALLERY

DESIGN STUDIO

PLACES

ELEVATOR CONDOS

From the Low $300’s

GARAGE TOWNHOMES

From the Low $300’s

2-LEVEL VILLAS

From the Low $400’s

LUXURY SINGLE FAMILY HOMES

From the Upper $500’s

50+ ACTIVE ADULT LIVING

From the Mid $300’s

One Destination

www. VanMetreHomes.com New & Now on the App Store!

*Prices subject to change without notice. See Sales Manager for details. 10/14.

w ww.le es b u rgto day.com • Thursda y, Se pt e mbe r 2 5, 20 1 4

Lots of Choices

15 VAN-A-14-238 GuidLoudoun_9'75x14c_APPROVED.indd 1

9/19/14 3:53 PM

Loudoun County School Board ERIC HORNBERGER, CHAIRMAN District: Ashburn

Phone: 571-291-5685 Email: Eric.Hornberger@lcps.org

ric Hornberger is serving in his first term on the School Board. He’s been elected by the board to serve as its chairman for the past three years. He serves on the Board of Supervisors/School Board’s Joint Committee, the Health, Safety and Transportation Committee and as chairman of the Ad hoc Committee on the Academies. Hornberger joined the board with a variety of service experience in the local community. He served as the president of the Ashburn Farm Association Board of Trustees and as a leader in the citizens advocacy group Ashburn Farm Parents United. He also served

as a Peace Corps Volunteer in West Africa, prior to working at the Office of Private Sector Relations at Peace Corps’ headquarters in Washington, DC. Hornberger works as the executive director of The Mustard Seed Foundation, a private family foundation based in Falls Church. In that role he oversees a variety of international giving programs and was responsible for establishing field offices for the foundation in Singapore, Jakarta, Manila, Mumbai, Hong Kong and Cairo. He and his wife Paula have lived in Ashburn since 2004. Paula works as a reading specialist at Cedar Lane Elementary School, and the couple has three children. The oldest graduated from Stone Bridge High School in June and currently attends James Madison University, their middle child is a junior at Stone Bridge and their youngest is in sixth grade at Trailside Middle School.

JILL TURGEON, VICE CHAIRMAN District: Blue Ridge Phone: 571-420-3818 Email: Jill.Turgeon@lcps.org

In January, Turgeon was elected vice chairman by the board for the third year. Turgeon is chairman of the School Board’s Curriculum and Instruction Committee and serves on the Personnel Services Committee, the Charter School Committee, the Ad hoc Committee on the Academies and the Communications Ad hoc Committee. She is also the School Board liaison on the Special Education Advisory Committee. Turgeon’s family has spent a lot of time in Loudoun County Public Schools. Her husband Bill teaches in the school system, their oldest daughter graduated from Loudoun Valley High School in 2010, another daughter graduated from Woodgrove High School in 2013 and their son is a senior at Woodgrove.

THOMAS REED At-Large Member

ill Turgeon taught second grade at Cool Spring Elementary School before she was elected to the School Board in 2011. She owns a photography business and is active in a variety of civic and community organizations.

Phone: 571-233-9928 Email: Thomas.Reed@lcps.org

homas Reed is serving his fourth term on the board, having been re-elected in 2011. He also serves as chairman of the

Seventy-first Annual

C    E  

Photograph by Sky Richardson

ww w. le es burgt oda y.co m • Thur sda y, Se pte mbe r 25, 201 4

H   T 

Washington Area Boards of Education. Reed is the chairman of the School Board’s Student Discipline Hearing Committee and serves on its Personnel Services Committee, the Communications Ad hoc Committee and is the School Board liaison to the Minority Student Achievement Advisory Committee. He and his wife Valarie live in Leesburg and have four children—two daughters who graduated from Loudoun County High School, a son who graduated from Heritage High School in 2011 and a daughter who graduated from Tuscarora High School in 2012.

JENNIFER KELLER BERGEL District: Catoctin

Phone: 571-233-9724 Email: Jennifer.Bergel@lcps.org

ennifer Bergel was elected to the board for her first term in 2007 and is serving her second term. A native of Loudoun, Bergel is a Loudoun Valley High School alumni and also taught in the school system. She holds a bachelor’s degree from James Madison University and a master’s degree from George Mason University. A former adjunct English teacher at Northern Virginia Community College, she currently teaches high school in Fairfax

Need advice on hair color or highlights? Not sure what style is best for you? Don’t want to spend a fortune? Want fabulous hair? Need a new look?

Treat your hair to a total makeover with a Professional Style at an Affordable Price! At Fantastic Sams Hair Salons, our goal is to make each customer look and feel FANTASTIC! As a full-service salon, we look forward to serving you and your family for many years to come.

Make an appointment or walk-in – your new look awaits!

$16 in advance � $20 at the gate � Children 12 and under free � $15 Active Duty military

Mens Shampoo & Cut Womens Shampoo & Cut Children Color

$18 $22 $12 $55

Highlights Texturizing Perms Waxing

Final Price Determined at Consultation

October 3, 4 & 5, 2014 10am–5pm

Celebrate traditional American arts and crafts in the Waterford For more information visit National Historic Landmark. Watch artisans at work, visit historic homes, taste local foods and wine, hear great music all over town.

www.waterfordfoundation.org 540-882-3018 | Waterford, Virginia P r e s e n t e d b y

Proceeds benefit the preservation and education efforts of the Waterford Foundation

43930 Farmwell Hunt Plaza Ashburn, VA 20147

(703) 726-0200

$65 $10 $50 $10

Thank you for supporting our locally owned business.

KEVIN KUESTERS District: Broad Run

Phone: 571-420-1818 Email: Kevin.Kuesters@lcps.org

Ashburn Farm Market Center 43330 Junction Plaza, Suite 176 Ashburn, VA 20147 • 703.724.4319

www.wholepetcentral.com

evin Kuesters is in his first term on the School Board. He came to the board with experience as an auditor, tax preparer and licensed Certified Public Accountant. He works as a senior accountant with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security

where healthy food comes naturally

Award-Winning Animal Nutrition Specialists

Phone: 571-233-0307 Email: Brenda.Sheridan@lcps.org renda Sheridan is a 16-year resident of Sterling and is in her first full term as a School Board member. She served a partial term in June 2011 when she was appointed to represent the Sterling District following the death of longtime School Board member J. Warren Geurin. She has two children in Loudoun County Public Schools and serves as the president of the Virginia Parent Teacher Asso-

ALL of our foods are natural and nutritious.

District: Sterling

We’re different than national chain stores.

BRENDA SHERIDAN

ciation. Previously, she served as the Forest Grove Elementary School’s Parent Teacher Association vice president for three years and president for two years; she also worked as a substitute teacher in Loudoun before she was appointed to the board. Sheridan is chairman of the School Board’s Legislative and Policy Committee and serves on the Health, Safety and Transportation Committee and the Charter School Committee. She is also the School Board liaison on the Gifted Advisory Committee and the Head Start Policy Council, and is a Virginia School Boards Association delegate.

County. Her community activities include serving as a stroke and turn judge for the Old Dominion Swim League, volunteering in her children’s schools and volunteering for her community and church. She and her husband Noah have four children and live in the same house in which Bergel was raised. She is a member of the Finance and Facilities Committee, the Curriculum and Instruction Committee, the Ad hoc Committee on Communications and the Ad hoc Committee on Academies. She is also a liaison to the School Business Partnership Executive Council.

Continued on Next Page

L O U D O

Consider making room on the back of your car, because what happens after a trip to LearningRx Leesburg is nothing short of remarkable.

Mention this ad and get a $50.00 discount on an initial Cognitive Skills Assessment. Call 571.465.2277 today. learningrx.com/leesburg (Oﬀer applies to Leesburg location only)

w ww.le es b u rgto day.com • Thursda y, Se pt e mbe r 2 5, 20 1 4

Our interactive approach has remarkable, long-lasting results. We call it brain training. Parents and kids call it life changing.

Falling grades, short attention spans sho (and the bad feelings they cause) are addressed with permanant solutions that tutoring can’t oﬀer. Our personalized method of strengthening cognitive skills is measurable, proven and fun.

BILL FOX

District: Leesburg Phone: 571-420-0721 Email: Bill.Fox@lcps.org

ill Fox, an 11-year resident of Leesburg, is serving in his first term on the School Board. He joined the board as a former teacher and attorney. He is the chairman of the School Board’s Personnel Services Committee and serves on the Discipline Hearing Committee, the Curriculum and Instruction Committee and the Academies Ad hoc Committee. He is also the School

Board liaison on the Career and Technical Education Foundation. Fox and his wife Suzanne own and operate Legacy Weddings, a wedding planning business in downtown Leesburg. They have three daughters; the youngest attends Loudoun County High School, and the two oldest graduated from Loudoun County.

DEBBIE ROSE

District: Algonkian

Phone: 571-291-5983 Email: Debbie.Rose@lcps.org

ebbie Rose is serving her first term on the School Board. She works as an intellectual property fellow for the Association for Competitive Technology. She also worked at the Entertainment Software Association and as a counsel on the U.S. House Judiciary Committee and Subcommittee on Courts, the Internet and Intellectual Property. She served on the Lowes Island Elementary School PTO for several years and as a District

Have you put off upgrading Have you putor off upgrading or getting a new look duethe to tHehigh HigH cost of cabinet replacement? getting a new look due to cost of cabinet replacement? Hi, my name is Bonnie and I am a Finisher and Decorative Artisan. I am

Allusions & More

We transform builder grade and outdated cabinets everyday into the sole owner of Allusions & more and have been in this business for 15+ custom, updated and fabulous while adding value to your home. years.on I am More before and after photos myenthusiastic website about showing you my amazing and affordable

cabinet and custom decorative finishes. I pride myself on my commitment

www.allusionsandmore.com. to be creative and to stay on top of new market trends while I create my own signature finishes which I believe does set me apart from others in the decorative cabinet and furniture re-finishing industry.

O T

I will be happy to come to you!

Before...

U G ww w. le es burgt oda y.co m • Thur sda y, Se pte mbe r 25, 201 4

Rejuvenate Rejuvenate

Brighten Your Kitchen

No obligation – for an in-home consultation & estimate. No obligation – for an in-home Remodel

I will be happy to come to you!

After

Brighten Your Kitchen

Refresh

consultation and estimate. Before...

After

Add Value to Your Home Add Value to Your Home

Remodel

Prepare to be inspired! Before...

Prepare to be inspired!

After

The Centerpiece of Your Home The Centerpiece of Your Home

It’s AFFORDABLE, It’s home. AFFORDABLE, and it’s and it’s adding value to your Before...

adding value to your home.

JEFF MORSE District: Dulles

& More

Refresh

Chair of the Loudoun County Republican Committee. Rose is the chairman of the School Board’s Health, Safety and Transportation Committee, and serves on the Legislative and Policy Committee and the Discipline Hearing Committee. She also is the Virginia School Boards Association delegate alternate. Rose grew up in Southern California and moved to Potomac Falls eight years ago. She and her husband Randy have three children, all of whom attend Loudoun public schools.

Phone: 571-420-2243 Email: Jeff.Morse@lcps.org

Cabinet & Furniture Cabinet Refinishing, Painting Re-Finishing & Refacing - “The Affordable Solution” Allusions

and owns a private tax practice. Kuesters is the School Board’s chairman of the Finance and Facilities Committee and serves on its Legislative and Policy Committee, the Communications Ad hoc Committee, the Joint Board of Supervisors/School Board Committee and the Technology Steering Committee. He has volunteered as a coach for several area soccer and basketball leagues and as a tax preparer for the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program through the Loudoun County Department of Family Services. He has lived in Loudoun County since 1991.

Revolutionize Revolutionize

After

Your Kitchen for Life

I’m working in your neighborhood!

Your Kitchen for Life

I’m working in your neighborhood! 703-999-3231 703-999-3231 • www.allusionsandmore.com

www.allusionsandmore.com Accepting all major credit cards. Accepting all major credit cards.

eff Morse is a 12-year resident of South Riding and is in his first term on the School Board. He served on active duty in the U.S. Navy for 20 years, retiring as a commander in 2006. He is a lead associate for Booz Allen Hamilton, managing and procuring technology and services for the federal government. He is chairman of the Charter School Committee, co-chairman of the Board of Supervisors/School Board Joint Committee and serves on the Finance and Facilities Committee, the Legislative and Policy Committee and the Academies Ad hoc Committee. He is also the School Board liaison on the Loudoun Education Foundation. His wife Karen is a kindergarten assistant for a Loudoun Elementary School. Jeff and Karen have three children: two are attending Loudoun schools and one is attending Virginia Tech.

id you know Loudoun was one of the last school districts in

the country to end racial segregation? In 1968, 14 years after the Brown vs. Board of Education ruling, a federal court ordered Loudoun school officials to integrate.

Leesburg Has Grown From Colonial Roots

Annual Compensation: Council members last year voted to increase the compensation paid to the council and mayor. The mayor’s salary was raised to $16,200 per year and compensation for the six members of council was increased to $15,600. Prior to that council members were paid $8,000 per year, with the mayor getting $8,500, a compensation rate established in 1992.

www.oldemillfurniture.com 703-729-2625 Located in Old Town Ashburn 20704 Ashburn Road, Ashburn, VA 20147 | Mon., Thurs., Fri., Sat. 10-5 | Sun. 12-5 Closed Tues & Wed

w ww.le es b u rgto day.com • Thursda y, Se pt e mbe r 2 5, 20 1 4

Come see for yourself and celebrate this FALL with Quality, Value and Style at Olde Mill Furniture & Design

(second year of sixth term) Annual Compensation: $16,200 per year. The

KRISTEN UMSTATTD

Mayor:

Join Us for our Fall Event! ONE NIGHT ONLY!! Thursday, October 2 • 3pm-8pm

TOWN COUNCIL:

There are six Town Council members. Terms are for four years and are staggered with three seats filled each even-numbered year in town-wide elections. The mayor serves a twoyear term. The next town election is Nov. 4. On the ballot, Councilman Tom Dunn is challenging incumbent Kristen C. Umstattd for mayor and council incumbents Kelly Burk, Marty Martinez and Kevin Wright will be joined on the ballot by challengers Dwight A. Dopilka, Suzanne D. Fox and Jeffrey E. Phillips in competition for three council seats.

& Innovative Designs

Old World Craftsmanship

Continued on Next Page

David Butler is a native of Oswego, NY, and moved to Leesburg in 2002 with his wife, Pamela, and has been active in the community and government since. He was elected to his second term in 2012 and was selected to serve as vice mayor last January. Prior to joining the council, he was a member of the Leesburg Planning Commission, Utility Rate Advisory Committee and Standing Residential Traffic Committee. He is the liaison to the Environmental Advisory Commission, Tree Commission, Lees-

Kristen C. Umstattd was first elected to the Leesburg Town Council in 1992. She was named vice mayor in 2000 and was first elected mayor in 2002. She graduated magna cum laude and Phi Beta Kappa from Yale University with a B.A. in Russian and East European Studies. She holds a J.D. from Yale Law School and a Certificate in Chinese Studies from Chengchi University in Taiwan. Mayor Umstattd is the council’s liaison to the Leesburg Planning

David Butler, Vice Mayor

Kevin Wright was first elected to the Leesburg Town Council in 2006, acting as the town’s vice mayor from 2010 to 2012. Community service has always been part of Kevin’s life as a member of both the Downtown Business Association and the board of Leesburg Renaissance, the founding organization of the popular Leesburg Flower and Garden Festival. He also served as the chairman of the Leesburg Planning Commission. Kevin is a lifelong resident of Loudoun County and has lived in Leesburg for over 26 years. He and his wife, Dena, married here in 1996 and their daughter, Katelyn, recently graduated from Tuscarora High School this past June. He and his family attend Cornerstone Chapel in Leesburg.

Kristen Umstattd, Mayor

Kevin Wright

Leesburg operates under the councilmanager form of government, which divides responsibilities between an elected mayor and Town Council and an appointed town manager. The council determines town policy, adopts all ordinances and resolutions, sets the annual tax rates and adopts an annual budget based on a staff-prepared draft. The town manager is responsible for the day-to-day management of town affairs, implementing the Town Council’s policies and hiring a staff to assist in that work.

Council members: Vice Mayor Kevin Wright (fourth year of second term), Fernando “Marty” Martinez (fourth year of third term), Katie Hammler (second year of third term), Kelly Burk (fourth year of first term), David Butler (second year of second term) and Tom Dunn (second year of second term).

LEESBURG GOVERNMENT

two-year mayoral term begins Jan. 1 of evennumbered years.

burg Economic Development C ommission and the VML’s Environmental Quality Committee. Butler is the chief security officer for National Electronics Warranty in Sterling.

oudoun’s county seat traces its history back to 1758 when the Virginia General Assembly designated the area as the County Court House one year after Loudoun County was established. The land was originally part of the sixth Lord Fairfax’s estate. Nicholas Minor, who owned 60 acres surrounding the courthouse site, had the land surveyed and laid out in streets that today make downtown Leesburg. Originally a settlement called George Town in honor of the king of Great Britain, Leesburg was renamed for the Lee family of Virginia. Because the new town’s location was near the geographical center of the county and was at the intersection of the main roads in the area, the north-south Carolina Road and the east-west Leesburg Turnpike, it quickly became the county’s commercial and political center. An appointed Board of Trustees governed Leesburg in its early history and elected its first mayor in 1813. During the War of 1812, Leesburg served as a temporary capital of the U.S. and home to the Federal Archives, including the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution. Leesburg was also the site of the Battle of Ball’s Bluff, the largest Civil War engagement to take place in Loudoun County. The Northern Virginia Regional Park Authority has preserved a portion of the battlefield as a public park—Ball’s Bluff Battlefield Regional Park—and the town owns another portion it plans to develop into a town park. The commonwealth’s largest town with more than 46,000 residents, Leesburg continues to grow and now spans 7,700 acres. There have been periodic talks with county leaders to annex as much as additional 2,400 acres into the town. Most of this land is located south and east of Leesburg. Future town population estimates range up to 80,000 at build-out, depending on whether additional land is annexed and how currently vacant land is developed.

Commission. In addition, she has served on the boards of the following statewide and regional organizations: Member, Northern Virginia Transportation Authority; Chair, Towns’ Association of Northern Virginia; Chair, Chief Elected Officials committee, Journey Through Hallowed Ground Partnerships; Past President, Virginia Association of Planning District Commissions; and Past Chair, Northern Virginia Regional Commission. Umstattd is a native of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She moved to Virginia in 1981 while on active duty as a lieutenant in the U.S. Naval Reserve. After working as a naval analyst with the Central Intelligence Agency, she and her husband, Charles K. Moss, moved to Leesburg in 1987 and have been practicing law together ever since. Their daughter, Kendrick, is a student in the Loudoun County Public Schools.

Kevin works as a manager for Cisco Systems.

Fernando “Marty” Martinez

Marty Martinez, a resident of the Exeter community in the northeast quadrant since 1993, was elected to his first term on Town Council in May 2002 and served as vice mayor from July 2004 to June 2006. Martinez is serving his third term on Leesburg’s Town Council. He serves as the town representative to Virginia Municipal League’s (VML) General Laws Committee, Governor Kaine’s citizen representative to Virginia’s Board of Health Professions and was previously the town’s representative to the Northern Virginia Regional Commission (NVRC). Martinez currently is the council liaison to the Parks and Recreation Commission and the Thomas Balch Library commission. Professionally, Martinez is employed by CSSI Inc. as contractor support to the FAA. He also is the co-founder of La Voz and the Boys and Girls Club of Loudoun County and currently serves on the Board of Directors for Paxton Campus, which supports children with disabilities. Martinez and his wife, Doris, have lived in Leesburg for 21 years. They have five children and five grandchildren.

Katie Sheldon Hammler

Katie Sheldon Hammler was elected to her third council term last November. She served

as vice mayor from 2008 to 2010. She is the appointed member from the Leesburg Town Council to the Loudoun County Economic Development Commission and the Joint Loudoun/Leesburg Annexation Area Development Policy Committee. She serves as the council’s representative to the Technology and Communication commission, the Utility Rate Advisory Committee and the Thomas Balch Library commission. She was unanimously selected Town Section Chair by towns throughout the commonwealth, and currently serves as an at-large member on the Executive Committee of the Virginia Municipal League (VML). She was previously chair of VML’s Community and Economic Development Committee, and served on the Legislative Committee. She is the council’s representative to the National League of Cities and is president and CEO of KSH Technology Solutions. Sheldon Hammler previously served as a former Captain in the U.S. Army Reserves. She and her husband Rich live in the Exeter community and have two children.

Thomas S. Dunn II

Thomas S. Dunn II was elected to his second council term in 2012. He is making a second attempt at challenging Kristen Umstattd for mayor this year following a loss by less than 275 votes in 2010. Dunn has 19 years experience in mortgage banking. He serves on

the VML’s Human Development and Education Committee and was appointed by Supervisor Ken Reid to represent the Leesburg District on the Loudoun County Planning Commission. Dunn is the president of VCR, Inc., a small marketing company he started in Leesburg to conduct Title Settlements and various marketing efforts. He is a former Leesburg planning commissioner and economic development commissioner, and previously served as the council liaison to the Board of Architectural Review and Thomas Balch Library Commission.

Kelly Burk

Kelly Burk was most recently elected to the Leesburg Town Council in the April 2012 Special Election. Burk previously served on Town Council from 2004 to 2007. In November 2007, Burk was elected to represent the Leesburg District on the Loudoun Board of Supervisors. She served on the county board from 2008 through 2011. A Leesburg resident since 1979, Burk was a special education teacher for 34 years in Loudoun County

public schools and was the Loudoun Education Association president for four years.

Town Administrative Staff Town Manager: John Wells (final acting day, Oct. 3) Deputy Town Manager: Kaj Dentler (assuming Town Manager role Oct. 4) Assistant Town Manager: Scott Parker Town Attorney: Jeanette Irby Chief of Police: Joseph Price Clerk of Council: Lee Ann Green Airport Manager: Scott Coffman Director of Capital Projects: Renée LaFollette Economic Development Director: Marantha Edwards Director of Finance/CFO: Clark Case Human Resources Manager: Karen Dilley Information Technology Manager: Annie Carlson Parks and Recreation Department Director: Rich Williams Plan Review Department Director: Bill Ackman Planning and Zoning Department Director: Susan Berry-Hill Public Works Department Director: Tom Mason Thomas Balch Library Manager: Alexandra Gressitt Utilities Department Director: Amy Wyks Zoning Administrator: Chris Murphy Town Hall Number: 703-777-2420

ww w. le es burgt oda y.co m • Thur sda y, Se pte mbe r 25, 201 4

Finances

The Leesburg government budget is organized into three funds that are segregated to allow separate accounting for different activities and projects: • The General Fund is the town’s primary operating fund into which all standard revenues are deposited and from which all standard expenditures are disbursed. The airport is now incorporated into the General Fund. FY15: $49.1 million. • The Utilities Fund accounts for the town’s self-supporting water and sewer system, collects developers’ hook-up fees and all system user fees. FY15: $20 million. • The Capital Fund is divided into several sub-funds established by the town’s Capital Improvements Program, a five-year plan for major acquisitions and construction projects that is revised annually by the town council. FY15: $13.9 million.

Taxes

Town property owners pay real estate and personal property taxes to both Leesburg and Loudoun County. Leesburg’s real estate tax rate for FY2015 is $18.3 cents per $100 of assessed value. Real estate property taxes are collected semiannually, on June 5 and Dec. 5. The town’s personal property tax rate, applied to cars and Continued on Next Page

VAL_Loudoun_09_22_2014.pdf 2 9/22/2014 3:05:51 PM

other vehicles, is $1 per $100 of accessed value. Personal property taxes are collected annually and are due Oct. 5; pro-rated personal property taxes on vehicles acquired after June 15 are due on March 15.

Water and Sewer Service

Shop

at Charming Charlie, Ulta, Altar’d State, Frilly Frocks, Swoon and Orvis... Dine at BurgerFi, Firebirds, Eggspectation, Noodles & Company and Travinia Italian Kitchen...

Play at King Pinz, Cobb Theatres, Massage Envy

The Town of Leesburg provides public water and sewer service for its residents and some areas outside the town’s corporate limits. The town’s water treatment plant, named the Kenneth B. Rollins Memorial Water Treatment Plant in honor of the former mayor and state delegate, draws from the Potomac River under a permit with Virginia and has a capacity of up to 12.5 million gallons per day and will eventually expand to 15 million gpd. The sewer plant has a capacity of 7.5 million gpd. Water rates are $4.02 per 1,000 gallons and sewer rates are $5.37 per 1,000 gallons for in-town residential users. Out-of-town users currently pay $5.67 for 1,000 gallons of water and $8.16 for 1,000 gallons of discharge.

and The Art Station

Enjoy year-round events from art, wine and food festivals to music and family fun.

All at Village at Leesburg

Boards and Commissions:

U I D

Leesburg has 14 formal commissions, most of which are comprised of seven voting members appointed by the Town Council as a whole. Representatives serve four-year terms to match the terms of the council member that appointed them. The mayor’s appointees serve for two years, matching the mayoral term. A council representative sits on each commission as a non-voting member.

E O

Village Market Boulevard

New Holiday Showcase

Airport Commission

CMY

Architectural Review FE IS INBoard FULLofBLOOM The Board of Architectural Review administers the historic district zoning regulations in downtown and entrance corridors leading to the downtown. Unless otherwise scheduled, it holds a business meeting at 7 p.m. the third Monday of every month in the Town Hall Council Chambers to review appliContinued on Next Page

WELCOME TO VILLAGE AT LEESBURG, WHERE LIFE IS IN FULL BLOOM

M OR E D E TA IL S A T V I LLAG E A T L E E SBUR G . COM WEGMANS • COBB THEATRES • KING PINZ BOWLING • LA FITNESS METROPOLITAN APARTMENTS • OVER 50 SHOPS & RESTAURANTS

w ww.le es b u rgto day.com • Thursda y, Se pt e mbe r 2 5, 20 1 4

The Annexation Area Development Policies Committee is a joint town-county committee formed as of the 1982 annexation agreement to discuss planning and zoning issues on land outside the town boundaries identified for possible future annexation. The committee meets as needed and meeting locations alternate between Town Hall and the Loudoun County Government Center. Council members Kevin Wright and Katie Sheldon Hammler, planning commissioners Earl Hoovler and Doris Kidder represent the town and Supervisors Geary Higgins (R-Catoctin) and Ken Reid (R-Leesburg) along with planning commissioners Tom Dunn (Leesburg) and Eugene Scheel (Catoctin) represent the county.

Annexation Area Development Policies Committee

• 52 Foot Tree With Amazing Musical Show & 15,000 Lights! • Carriage Rides • Breakfast With Santa • And More Festive Fun!

TREE LIGHTING CEREMONY NOVEMBER 28

The Leesburg Executive Airport Commission makes recommendations to the Town Council and the airport director to ensure effective and efficient administration of Leesburg Executive Airport. The commission meets the first Thursday of each month at 6 p.m. in the 3rd floor conference room at the Leesburg Executive Airport, Stanley F. Caulkins Terminal. Dennis Boykin serves as chairman of the commission, Tom Toth is the vice chairman and Stephen Axeman, Stanley F. Caulkins, Robert Hall Jr., Thomas M. Dunlap and Kenneth J. Bowen II round out the membership. Kevin Wright is the council’s representative and Dwight Dopilka is the Board of Supervisors’ representative.

IRAC L E

1602 Village Market Boulevard, Leesburg, VA

cations for Certificates of Appropriateness in the H-1 and H-2 Overlay districts. Ned Kiley is chairman and Paul Reimers is the vice chair. Other members are Dieter Meyer, Mark Malloy, Dale Goodson, Richard Koochagian and Teresa Minchew. Doris Kidder serves as the Planning Commission representative and Tom Dunn is council representative.

Board of Zoning Appeals

Economic Development Commission

The Economic Development Commission advises Town Council on policies that promote economic development and tourism, and works to retain and expand existing business, attract and recruit desirable new businesses and enhance economic activities that will benefit the business community, residents and visitors to the town. The commission meets at 7 p.m. the first Wednesday of every month in the Town Hall lower level conference room. Jim Sisley serves as chairman and Don Chapman is the vice chair. Other members are Eunggil Choi, Gwen Pangle. Paige Buscema, Amy Cross-Monroe, and William “Butch” Porter. Mary Harper serves as Planning Commission representative and Kelly Burk is the council

Environmental Advisory Commission

The Environmental Advisory Commission promotes the environmental interests of the town through its review of town planning and policy documents as it relates to the environment and community outreach and education. It meets at 7 p.m. the first Tuesday of the month in the Town Hall second floor conference room. Joseph Sanchez serves as the chairman and Mary Haberl is the vice chair. Other members are Linda Shotton, Mike Childers, Neely Law, Spencer Morgenthau and Karen Terzian. Lyndsay Chamblin serves as Planning Commission representative and David Butler is the council representative.

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Parks and Recreation Commission guides the acquisition, development, funding and programming of the parks and recreation system in the town. Meetings are at 7:30 a.m. the second Saturday of every month at Ida Lee Park Recreation Center. Rob Fulcer is chairman and Laurie Burke is vice chairwoman. Other members are Jan Joseph, Clint Walker, Russ Shaw, Joe Cooper and Brody McCray. Marty Martinez serves as council representative.

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission is appointed by the Town Council and is responsible for oversight of planning and the land development process, as mandated by state law. The commission also reviews the Capital Improvements Program, the Zoning Ordinance and the Town

Plan and makes recommendations to Town Council. The commission meets at 7 p.m. on the first and third Thursdays of every month in Town Hall Council Chambers. Earl Hoovler is the chairman and Doris Kidder serves as vice chair. Other members are Brett Burk, Ad Barnes, Gigi Robinson, Mary Harper and Lyndsay Welsh Chamblin. Mayor Umstattd serves as council representative.

Public Art Commission

The Public Art Commission serves to develop and foster a public arts program throughout Leesburg and establish a funding mechanism to help support it. The commission meets at 5:30 p.m. the first Monday of every month in the Town Hall second floor conference room. Thomas O’Neil is chairman and Mollie Christ is vice chair. Other members are Minu Beijan, Margaret Ferrell, Rusty Foster, KD Kidder and Lisa Strout. Kevin Wright is the council representative.

Standing Residential Traffic Committee

The Standing Residential Traffic Committee concentrates largely on studying and implementing pedestrian safety and traffic calming tools to slow traffic within residential communities. The committee includes representation from town residents, staff and the police and fire departments. Meetings are at 7 p.m. the first Monday of every month in the Town Hall lower level conference room, unless a conflict requires rescheduling. Liz Whiting is chairwoman and Sandra Kane is vice chair. Other citizen members are Sandy Grossman, John Thomas, Dwight Dopilka and Brian Caney. Kelly Burk is council representative.

Technology and Communications Commission

The Technology and Communications Commission serves to advise Town Council on the efficient, economical and productive use of technology and telecommunications for the town’s citizens and businesses. The commission makes recommendations regarding the use of public access channels, the utilization and efficiency of the Information Technology Department and enhancements to the Town’s website, among other duties. The group meets on the first Tuesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers of Town Hall. J.B. Anderson and John Binkley are co-chairs. Eric Byrd, Tom Coleman, David Howard, Oliver Peters and Mark Provus comprise the rest of the members. Katie Sheldon Hammler serves as the council representative.

Thomas Balch Library Advisory Commission

The Thomas Balch Library Advisory Commission serves as advisers to the library director and reports to Town Council about their activities. Commissioners help publicize the library as well as sponsor the annual Loudoun History Awards and an annual award for excellence in local history research for the Loudoun County Public School Social Science Fair. The committee also works with Friends of the Thomas Balch Library, Inc., to promote and support programs and collections. Meetings are at 7 p.m. the second Wednesday of each month at the Thomas Balch Library. James H. Hershman Jr. is chairman and James Morgan III is vice chair. Other members are Eileen Axeman, Francis Fera, James P. Roberts, Joan Rokus and Lou Etta Watkins. Marty Martinez is the coun-

ww w. le es burgt oda y.co m • Thur sda y, Se pte mbe r 25, 201 4

The Board of Zoning Appeals hears and decides cases for variance requests, appeals of administrative decisions and appeals of zoning map interpretations. A Loudoun County Circuit Court judge appoints each member. Meetings, when necessary, are held at 7:30 p.m. the first Monday of every month in Town Hall Council Chambers. The chair is Peter Vanderloo, the vice chair is Chance Harrison and the remaining members are Jonathan Weaver, Susan Moffett and John Pumphrey.

liaison.

D.R. HORTON TAKES PRIDE IN BEING AMERICA’S #1 HOMEBUILDER FOR 12 YEARS IN A ROW.* AMERICAN QUALITY, VALUE, BEAUTY AND DURABILITY ARE ALIVE AND WELL IN THE NATION’S CAPITAL. BETTER PRICES, BETTER HOMES, BETTER LIFE. Offering premium locations throughout Anne Arundel, Baltimore, Charles, Frederick, Howard, and Prince George’s Counties in Maryland. As well as select communities throughout Fairfax, Loudoun, Prince William, and Spotsylvania Counties in Virginia. • Single Family Homes from the $300’s – $500’s • Townhomes from the Upper $200’s – Upper $400’s • Active Adult Living from the Upper $200’s Communities open Mon. 1pm - 6pm, Tues. - Sat. 10am - 6pm, and Sun. 12pm - 6pm.

www.DRHorton.com *As reported by Builder Magazine. Prices, specifications, delivery dates and availability are subject to change without notice or obligation. Photographs are representational only. Some restrictions may apply. See Community Sales Manager for details. MHBR #535

22 DRH-A-14-324 MDcombo_GuidLoudoun_9'75x6'875c_APPROVED.indd 1

9/19/14 4:01 PM

cil’s representative and Ken Reid is the Board of Supervisors’ liaison to the commission.

Tree Commission

The Tree Commission provides leadership to enhance, expand and preserve the tree canopy for the benefit of the community. The commission meets at 7:30 p.m. the third Tuesday of each month in the Town Hall lower level conference room. Tom Seeman is chairman. Other members are Davette Everly, Dale Goodson, John Groothuis, Jan Hepburn, Earl Hower and Amy McMullen. David Butler is council representative.

Utility Rate Advisory Committee

URAC was established in 2007 to annually review the relevant information provided by staff necessary for the establishment of utility rates and provides a recommendation to the Town Council so that rates can be established as part of the town’s annual budget process. The Town Council generally sets annual utility rates as part of the approval process for the annual town budget. In-town representatives are Dan Connally, Kimberly Hicks, Frank Holtz, Jerry Hill, Kim Mill, Richard Moore and Joseph Mydlinski. Katie Sheldon Hammler is the council representative.

LOCUST

Landscaping

Since 1983

Get Ready Fall’s Here!

Coupon expires 11/15/14

Any Patio Over 250 sq.ft. Coupon expires 11/15/14

Flight

Leesburg Today/File Photos

$225 OFF

Fall Clean Up

10% OFF

Patio install

NEW ESTIMATES ONLY

Garden Design & Maintenance • Patio Design & Installation • Retaining Walls • Planting & Seeding • Fall Clean-up & Mulching • Waterscapes • Rock Gardens & Stone Borders

T O

703.777.8801 www.locustlandscaping.com

t was 1918, when a wayward barnstorming pilot landed in an open field on Wallace George’s farm off Edward’s Ferry Road, that folks in Leesburg started to catch the flying bug. With the help of area enthusiats—including radio personality Arthur Godfrey—flights would continue at a landing strip on the farm for another 46 years. Increased useage and complaints from neighbors prompted a push in 1960 for the Town Council build a new modern airpport on the south side of town. Leesburg Municipal Airport at Godfrey Field opened Oct. 1, 1964. A variety of events are planned throughout the next year to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the airport—now the second busiest general aviation airport in Virginia.

Locust Landscaping is a Virginia Class ‘A’ Contractor L O U O

Civics

Leesburg, VA

Equestrian Tour THREE Museums for only $10.

Park access is FREE for outdoor activities such as hiking, picnicking, biking, running, and more. View our hours & event calendar at www.MorvenPark.org 17263 SOUTHERN PLANTER LANE, LEESBURG, VA 20176 WWW.MORVENPARK.ORG

w ww.le es b u rgto day.com • Thursda y, Se pt e mbe r 2 5, 20 1 4

Sustainable Agriculture

History

H A M I LT O N

The Western Towns Middleburg, in Loudoun’s southwest corner, was settled in the late 18th century and quickly grew to be an important stop on the trading route west between Alexandria and Winchester. That role continues today as the town is recognized for the charm of its architecture and its upscale shopping. The towns operate and maintain utility systems and town taxes cover services such as parks, police, trash collection and administrative costs. Purcellville maintains its own streets, while VDOT maintains streets in the other five towns. Like Leesburg, Purcellville, Hamilton, Lovettsville, Hillsboro and Middleburg impose a meals tax. Middleburg, Purcellville, Hillsboro and Hamilton also have a transient occupancy, or lodging, tax. The towns have a town manager or town administrator, with the exception of Hamilton and Hillsboro where the mayors also act in the capacity of town executive. Middleburg and Purcellville have their own police force and other towns are supported by the Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office. Five towns have some form of protection for areas with historic architecture. Middleburg has a historic district review committee for its local, state and national register historic district.

Purcellville has an architectural review board overseeing its commercial architectural control district. The entire town of Hillsboro is listed as a state and national historic district and Round Hill has a historic district that is listed on the state and national registers of historic places, as does Lovettsville. Municipal elections are held in May of even numbered years for all towns with the exception of Hillsboro and Leesburg, which hold elections in November. Mayoral terms are for two years, apart from Hamilton where it is four years, and council members’ terms in all six towns are for four years. Below is a history, status of current and future projects and listing of the vital statistics for the six incorporated western Loudoun towns.

HAMILTON

riginally known as Harmony, the small settlement expanded in the mid-18th century along the colonial highway west of Leesburg. The community changed its name to Hamilton’s Store in 1826, in honor of the town’s first postmaster, Charles Bennett Hamilton, the grandson of a prominent landowner and justice. In 1835, the name was simplified to Hamilton. Forty years later, Hamilton, then ranking as one of western Loudoun’s larger settlements, incorporated as a town. In 1868, Hamilton became the first stop on the railway line as it expanded west of Leesburg, and a thriving summer resort business sprang up. Visitors from Washington, DC, and Baltimore, MD, escaped the summer heat to

he six towns in western Loudoun represent some of the county’s earliest settlements: Hamilton, Hillsboro, Lovettsville, Middleburg, Purcellville and Round Hill. They serve as hubs for smaller villages including Lincoln, Aldie, Lucketts, Paeonian Springs, Philomont, Airmont, Unison, Taylorstown, Waterford and Bluemont, which are unincorporated and come under the jurisdiction of the county Board of Supervisors. Three of the towns are located along today’s Rt. 7, the old east-west colonial road between Alexandria and Winchester. They benefited from the coming of the railroad, which after the Civil War was extended west from Leesburg. Hamilton and Round Hill became popular spa towns while Purcellville became the commercial hub and the largest town of western Loudoun. Lovettsville, formerly known as The German Settlement, is Loudoun’s northernmost town. It was one of the first settlements, comprised of farmers of German stock who came south from Pennsylvania in 1732. Hillsboro, in the northwest quadrant of the county, is one of the smallest towns in the state, and one of Loudoun’s earliest Quaker settlements.

Visit us on the web www.TopNovaHomes.com ww w. le es burgt oda y.co m • Thur sda y, Se pte mbe r 25, 201 4

Whether buying or selling real estate get the

FRONT DOOR ADVANTAGE • Professional Marketing Specialist including High Definition Photography & Staging • Experienced Contract Negotiator • Knowledgeable Community Consultant • Expert Team of Contractors & Vendors • Trusted Advisor Celebrating 10 Years of Service “A Sa4sﬁed Client Is My Greatest Asset…Call Today” Keller Williams Top Producer * Voted Best Realtor Loudoun County

Selling Loudoun County One Front Door At A Time

Continued on Next Page

Please call Director of Admissions

Hamilton

By The Stats

PRE-K THROUGH 8TH GRADE

Incorporated: 1875 Area: 120 acres 2010 Population: 506 Households: 225 Median Age: 41 Main Access Roads: Rt. 7, Rt. 704 Mayor: David R. Simpson Salary: $15,000 per annum Town Council: Vice Mayor Kenneth Wine, Brent Campbell, Craig Green, Dimitri Kesari, Michael Snyder and John Unger Salary: $1,200 per annum Council Meeting Dates: Second Monday of each month (excepting October and November when they will be held on the third Monday of the month.) Zoning Administrator: Daniel S. Galindo Town Treasurer: Lori Jones Town Attorney: Maureen Gilmore Address: 53 E. Colonial Highway, P.O. Box 130, Hamilton, VA 20159 Tel: 540-338-2811

Fax: 540-338-9263 E-mail: hamilton.va@comcast.net Website: www.town.hamilton.va.us Real Estate Tax Rate: 28 cents per $100 of assessed value Personal Property Tax Rate: $1.10 per $100 assessed value Meals Tax: 4 percent Transient Occupancy Tax: 2 percent In-Town Water Rates: Bi-monthly billing of $5.60 per 1,000 gallons up to 8,000 gallons; $12.50 per 1,000 gallons over 8,000 gallons. Out-of-Town Water Rates: Bi-monthly billing of $7.65 per 1,000 gallons up to 8,000 gallons; $14.00 per $1,000 gallons over 8,000 gallons. A $19 surcharge applies to all water customers. In-Town Sewer Rates: Bi-monthly billing of $7.25 per 1,000 gallons up to 8,000 gallons; $17.50 per 1,000 gallons over 8,000 gallons. Out-of-Town Sewer Rates: Bi-monthly billing of $9.35 per 1,000 gallons up to 8,000 gallons; $20.50 per 1,000 gallons over 8,000 gallons. A $13 surcharge applies to all sewer customers not within the Hamilton Sewer Tax District. Trash/recycling pickup: Wednesday

Susan Hower at 703.777.3841 for a personal tour.

• STRONG ACADEMICS • COMMUNITY SERVICE • ENRICHING ARTS • LEADERSHIP • ROBUST ATHLETICS

www.LCDS.org

T O

enjoy. This year the town’s utility staff has begun to focus on efforts to remediate excessive inflow and infiltration of its sewer system. A comprehensive and systematic examination of aging sewer lines will occur, followed by repairs. The Planning Commission and the Town Council finalized revisions to the Zoning Ordinance and next will focus on the Subdivision and Land Management Ordinance. New Mayor

the Blue Ridge countryside, drawn by the cool, fresh air of the Loudoun Valley. In 1926, a fire destroyed the town’s wooden boardwalk and much of its central business district. The summer business eventually declined and Hamilton returned to the quiet of pre-railroad days. Today, the town and surrounding area is a popular locale for families with young children, particularly on the annual Heritage Day. The Hamilton Town Park offers a quiet and intimate space for area families to

Loudoun Country Day School 20600 Red Cedar Drive, VA 20175

Continued on Next Page

O U D O U N

Fine to Functional

Art for Everyone Paintings • Ceramics • Photography • Glass • Wood Jewelry • Furniture • Copper • Collage and more created by more than 25 local artists

www.ArtsInTheVillage.com

1601 Village Market Blvd. SE #116 Leesburg, VA 20175 571.442.8661 Open: Daily 10 am - 9 pm, Sun. 12 - 6 pm

a program of

Italian cuisine &

wood fired pizza

Located in the Brambleton Town Center by Fox Cinemas 22855 Brambleton Plaza #108 Ashburn, Va. 20148 703-327-8600

w ww.le es b u rgto day.com • Thursda y, Se pt e mbe r 2 5, 20 1 4

Now Open!

ww w. le es burgt oda y.co m • Thur sda y, Se pte mbe r 25, 201 4

H I L L S B O R O

David Simpson’s top priority during his first term in office is to generate a grant-backed plan to improve the sidewalk system through and around town.

HILLSBORO

riginally named The Gap, the town was first settled by Quakers in the early 18th century. Its location along a creek between two hills dictated both its early prosperity and today’s commuter traffic congestion. Charles Town Pike, or Rt. 9, is located along the path of a trail through The Gap originally used by Native Americans as a major trade route. When white settlers began moving into the area in the late 1720s the town became an important stop on the western trade route

Hillsboro

between Alexandria and the Shenandoah Valley, becoming one of the area’s most prosperous commercial centers. But the town began to decline after the Civil War, from the deprivations and damage caused during the conflict, and, more significantly, from the construction of the railroad to the south along the Colonial Highway/Rt. 7 corridor. Trade developed along that route, bypassing Hillsboro and leaving the town economically isolated. However, the town’s relative isolation contributed to its high level of preservation, leaving its appearance today little changed since the late 19th century. Hillsboro provides a snapshot of the evolution of American architecture, featuring simple log structures and elaborate stone houses as well as Colonial and Victorian-style

homes. Hillsboro is one of Virginia’s smallest incorporated towns. Traffic, water resources and efforts to preserve its historic character are high on the town’s list of objectives. Currently, the town’s approximately 100 residents receive water from one well and the Hill Tom spring, which the state has been pressing the town to eliminate. After conducting a comprehensive Leesburg Today/file photo hydrogeological study to find the best locations for new water resources in the vicinity, the town drilled a successful exploratory test well in 2011. Since then, the town has secured funding to complete the well and overhaul its entire system. The $1.7 million project is in its design phase with construction expected to begin in early 2015. The heavily traveled commuter route to and from West Virginia raises continuous safety concerns for residents. Using a $2.4 million federal grant, VDOT completed a comprehensive traffic calming and pedestrian safety design for the town. The project, which is now shovel-ready, includes roundabouts at the east and western end of town and other measures to slow traffic as it passes through. The estimated construction cost of the project is approximately $15 million. Town leaders are rallying

By The Stats Incorporated: 1880 Area: 56.7 acres 2010 Population: 100 Households: 39 Median Age: 41 Main Access Roads: Rt. 9, Rt. 690, Rt. 719 Mayor: Roger Vance Salary: None Town Council: Vice Mayor Belle Ware, John Dean, Joe Gertig, Amy Marasco and Don Hawkins Salary: None Council Meeting Dates: Third Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. Town Manager: None Town Attorney: Elizabeth Whiting Address: 36966 Charles Town Pike, Hillsboro, VA 20132 Tel: 540-668-6966 E-mail: mayor@hilllsborovirginia.org Website: Hillsborovirginia.org Real Estate Tax Rate: $0.06 per $100 of assessed value Personal Property Tax Rate: None Water Rates: $5 per 1,000 gallons (up to 10,000 gallons, then graduated increases) Sewer Rates: None Trash/recycling pickup: Wednesday

support for full funding of the long-anticipated project, urging state and county leaders to combine the water main project with the road reconstruction, thus saving tax dollars and reducing traffic disruptions. The entire town was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in the 1970s in recognition of its pristine 18th and 19th century architecture. The Department of Historic Resources has updated the town’s historic assets and expanded the Hillsboro Historic District, which includes the 1874 Old Stone School—now being developed by the town and the Hillsboro Community Association as a regional concert and event venue in an effort to raise funds for its much-needed restoration and upkeep.

LOVETTSVILLE

he county’s northernmost incorporated town was one of the first areas to be reached by German farmers coming south from Pennsylvania in 1732 who found its combination of good soil and abundant streams ideal. That heritage is celebrated annually in the town’s Oktoberfest, held on the last weekend in September, and Mayfest, held over Memorial Day weekend. The Town Council focuses on promoting the small-town values that make Lovettsville a great place to live and raise a family. The town hosts events and activities throughout the year to promote a sense of community and to support the local economy. With easy access to Maryland and the MARC commuter train just across the Potomac River to the north, Lovettsville has become an increasingly popular place to live and the town has seen significant residential growth over the past decade. Two major development projects are ongoing—the mixed use Lovettsville Town Center and the Heritage Highlands active senior community. Elm Street Development’s Town Center project has seen brisk residential progress, with approximately 28 homes built each year. NVRetail, the developer of the commercial component abutting Town Square, hopes Continued on Next Page

L O V E T T S V I L L E

Voted Best in Sterling since 2006!

FREE Registration

for Fall Classes Ages 18 months and up! Free Registration expires October 1st, 2014

Loudoun Gymnastics Center 21586 Atlantic Blvd., Bldg. #110 Sterling, Virginia 20166 www.LoudounGymnastics.com

703-444-9298

Lovettsville By The Stats

Leesburg Today/file photo

2014 SKI & BIKE/TAG & TENT SALES

to begin construction on the first commercial building within the next year. The area is designed to be the heart of the new commercial center for the town, linking to its traditional business area on East Broad Way. Eventual construction of commercial development on two sides of the square will include offices, shops and restaurants. The Town Square, with its Veteran’s Memorial and bordered by Rt. 287, has become one of the town’s main focal points. The development also includes the threeacre Town Green, anchored by the Walker Pavilion. The space is host to special events and the town’s free summer movie series. The town is constructing the new Quarter Branch Park, near the Town Meadow development and has constructed the town “Barn” on the park ground to house municipal storage and maintenance equipment. The site will include walking and nature trails, fitness stations and grass lawns. A Parks Committee coordinates planning and programs for all town parks. Construction plan approval is nearing completion for the county’s planned 92-acre Northern Loudoun Park on the town’s eastern boundary. The park will include passive recreational uses including trails, picnic shelters and gardens in the town portion, and athletic fields and an equestrian area in the larger county portion. Construction is expected to begin in 2015. Another ongoing county project is construction of a new community center to replace the existing facility. The construction date is not yet known, but likely will commence sometime in the next two years. The town is moving forward on the East Broad Way Streetscape improvements. All the required easements and right-of-way for the project have been obtained by the town and Dominion Power is in the process of relocating 11 utility poles to allow for future improve-

2013 Ski & Bike/Tag & Tent Sale 2013 Ski & Bike/Tag & Tent Sale D E T

The BIGGEST event of the year for bikes and The BIGGEST skis, eventsnowboards, of the year for bikesclothing and accessories; boots, accessories; skis, snowboards, and MORE! boots, clothing and MORE! New AND Used! New AND Used! Sale Will Be Held Rain or Shine! Sale Will Be Held Rain or Shine!

L O U D U N

New & Used!

Sales Will Be Held Rain or Shine!

We invite you to visit our new campus!

FALL OPEN HOUSE November 2 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Pro-Fityour Ski & Mountain Sports and Bicycle Outfitters. A portion of the proceeds TO SELL:Presented Bringby in used items* beginning Saturday, TO SELL: Bring in your used items* beginning Saturday, will benefit Timberline Ski Patrol.

November 16th or as late as 9am-11am Sunday

November 16th or as&late as 9am-11am Sunday Sunday, September 28th Sunday, November 16th! the 24th for consignment registration.

the 24th forVirginia consignment registration. Village Shopping Center parking lot Corner of Catoctin Circle and S. King St, Leesburg, VA TO BUY: BUY:11am 11amto to4pm 4pm TO

 Program for Students with Learning Needs  Diverse Athletics & Clubs  Financial Aid & Merit Scholarships  Bus Transportation Available

3989 Buckeystown Pike, Buckeystown MD 301.662.4210 • www.saintjohnsprep.org

w ww.le es b u rgto day.com • Thursda y, Se pt e mbe r 2 5, 20 1 4

Sunday, 24th from 9am 4pm The November BIGGEST events of the yeartofor Sunday, November 24th from 9am to 4pm bikes and accessories; Virginia Village Shopping Centerskis, parking lot Virginia Village Shopping Center parking lot boots, clothing MORE! Corner of snowboards, Catoctin Circle and S. King&St, Leesburg, VA Corner of Catoctin Circle and S. King St, Leesburg, VA

A Catholic, Coeducational College Preparatory High School

100% College Applicant Acceptance AP & Honors Courses 8:1 Student/Teacher Ratio Average Class Size: 12

Presented by Pro-Fit Ski & Mountain Sports and Bicycle Outfitters. A portion the proceeds will benefit Presented by Pro-Fit Ski &of Mountain Sports and Bicycle Outfitters. Timberline Ski of Patrol & Friends of W&OD Trail. A portion the proceeds willthe benefit Timberline Ski Patrol & Friends of the W&OD Trail.

Continued on Next Page

   

Incorporated: 1876 Area: 525 acres 2010 Population: 1,613 Households: 720 Median Age: 33.5 Main Access Roads: Rt. 287, Rt. 672, Rt. 681 and Rt. 673 Mayor: Bobby Zoldos II Salary: $8,000 per annum Town Council: Vice Mayor Mike Senate, Kimberly Allar, Tiffaney Carder, Rodney Gray, Jennifer Jones and Jim McIntyre. Salary: $2,000 per annum Council Meeting Dates: Second and fourth Thursday of each month, at 7:30 p.m. Planning Commission Meeting Date: First and third Wednesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. Town Manager: Keith Markel Salary: $85,000 per annum Town Project Manager: Karin Fellers Town Zoning Administrator: Joshua Bateman Town Clerk: Harriet West Town Treasurer: Lawrence Gladston Town Clerk: Harriet West Town Attorney: Elizabeth Whiting Address: 6 E. Pennsylvania Avenue, PO Box 209, Lovettsville, VA 20180 Tel: 540-822-5788 E-mail: clerk@lovettsvilleva.gov Website: www.lovettsvilleva.gov Real Estate Tax Rate: 21 cents per $100 of assessed value Meals Tax: 3 percent Cigarette Tax: $0.40 per pack Personal Property Tax Rate: None Water Rates: $6.70 per 1,000 gallons; $10.64 per 1,000 gallons; minimum quarterly bill: $104.05 for usage up to 6,000 gallons Trash/recycling pickup: Wednesday

TO SELL:

Bring in your used items* beginning Thursday, September, 18th, or as late as 9AM - 11AM the day of the sale for consignment registration.

TO BUY:

The sale runs from 11AM until 4PM !

Leesburg Chiropractic & Massage will be on hand at 11AM to help you relax with a FREE 5 minute chair massage! $1 / minute after that. Visit www.leesburgchiro.com for more information!

Pro-Fit Ski & Mountain Sports 703-771-7669 Pro-FitSki Ski MountainSports Sports Pro-Fit &&Mountain www.pro-fitski.com

Bicycle Outfitters

703-777-6126 Bicycle Outfitters Bicycle Outfitters www.bikeoutfitters.com 703-777-6126 703-771-7669 703-777-6126 703-771-7669 Visit our websites for more details! www.bikeoutfitters.com www.pro-fitski.com *Used ski equipment MUST meet industry standards; FULL bicycles only in working order. www.bikeoutfitters.com www.pro-fitski.com

Visit details! Visitour ourwebsites websitesfor formore more details!

ments. Construction of sidewalk, curb, gutter and underground storm drainage is scheduled to begin next spring. The town’s We’re In organization, to promote Lovettsville’s tourism and economic development efforts, is working to support businesses using the motto of “Live Local.” The committee organizes a number of events including Light-Up Lovettsville, Beserkle on the Squirkle, business mixers and informational seminars. The group publishes a free business directory for all interested businesses located in the 20180 ZIP code. Ongoing town projects include the northsouth Berlin Pike Path along Rt. 287. The project is managed by VDOT and is scheduled for construction next spring. The town recently received grant funding from the National Fish

and Wildlife Fund to improve storm drainage near the Town Square, installing storm drainage and storm water runoff controls to reduce runoff and erosion.

MIDDLEBURG

iddleburg began life as a small crossroads settlement, named after local landowner Joseph Chinn, first cousin to George Washington. Chinn sold 50 acres to Virginia statesman Lt. Col. Levin Powell, who laid out the town in 1787 in a grid of 79 half-acre lots. Powell renamed his settlement Middleburg, to emphasize its position as the halfway stop on the trading route between Alexandria and Winchester, today’s Rt. 50. The town soon became the flourishing agricultural

Leesburg Today/file photo

and commercial hub of southwestern Loudoun, an area that prior to the Civil War boasted more than 18 grain and lumber mills within a 10-mile radius. The Civil War ruined that prosperity and the Middleburg area suffered a severe economic decline that did not reverse for half a century, helped in large part by the arrival of wealthy New Yorkers looking for land on which to hunt as the Long Island, NY, area became more urbanized. They provided an infusion of money to the struggling local economy as they bought large properties, drawn by the beauty of the countryside and foxhunting and horse racing opportunities. Today, the area is renowned for its equestrian and breeding centers, with Middleburg maintaining a reputation as the “Nation’s Horse and Hunt Capital.”

The town continues the links to its historic commercial history having built a reputation as an upscale shopping, dining, arts and accommodations destination in a rural setting that is a lure to visitors from metropolitan Washington, DC, and beyond. Today, the town is a hub of activity for residents of both Loudoun and Fauquier counties. Special events celebrating the best of what the town has to offer in shopping, dining and entertainment opportunities are held throughout the year. Christmas in Middleburg is the oldest and largest of these events, but other popular draws include the annual Sidewalk Sale in August, the Celebrate the Harvest festival in September and periodic “Art in the Burg” events. The National Sporting Library & Museum—with its more than 24,000 books and world-class art devoted to equestrian, angling and field sports—attracts visitors and researchers from all over the world. The library will be one of several venues for the 2nd Annual Middleburg Film Festival to be held Oct. 30-Nov. 4, that will include film screenings, sessions with world-renowned filmmakers and actors, and food and wine events showcasing the area’s local farms and wineries in the Middleburg Viticultural Area. The town has a strong focus on preserving the architectural integrity of the community and providing a safe, walkable environment to be enjoyed by both residents and visitors. Multiple streetscape projects underway will provide pedestrian crosswalks and new sidewalks near the town’s Pink Box visitor center, the new Middleburg Charter School and along the town’s main street. Middleburg has received a number of citations for its green energy programs and enContinued on Next Page

ww w. le es burgt oda y.co m • Thur sda y, Se pte mbe r 25, 201 4

M I D D L E B U R G

LOUDOUN’S BEST KEPT SECRET!

The area’s BEST selection of beers, ciders & gluten free beers! Rated by Northern Virginia Magazine to have one of the Top 10 Pulled Pork Sandwiches! Also featuring our Brie, Apple, Honey Sandwich!

LIVE MUSIC ON FRIDAY & SATURDAYS! OPEN MIC EVERY OTHER FRIDAY! Visit our wine and beer bar in the cellar, the Blind Pig @ Vino, often thought of as an old fashion speak-easy by our customers Conveniently located on Route 9 (near Route 7) in Paeonian Springs, VA 40602 Charles Town Pike Paeonian Springs, VA

540-882-9600

Mon-Thur 10am-8pm • Friday 10am-1am Saturday 10am-1am • Sunday 10am-7pm

Middleburg By The Stats

BLUE RIDGE GRILL

is Loudoun County’s

#1 Favorite Family Restaurant! #1 Favorite Family #1 Favorite Family Restaurant! Restaurant Thanks to all of for Thanks tothe all Past of Loudoun Loudoun for Voting Voting For 11 years! BRG your favorite 10 years in a row! BRG your favorite 10 years in a row!

G U I D

Incorporated: 1787 Area: 1.3 square miles 2010 Population: 673 Households: 350 Median Age: 47.2 Main Access Roads: Rt. 50, Rt. 626, Rt. 776 Mayor: Betsy Allen Davis Salary: $6,000 per annum Town Council: Vice Mayor Darlene Kirk, Kevin Hazard, Bundles Murdock, Kathy jo Shea, Mark Snyder, Erik Scheps and Trowbridge Littleton. Salary: $240 per month Council Meeting Dates: Second Thursday of each month at 6 p.m. Regular work sessions are on the fourth Thursday of each month at 6 p.m. All meetings are held at the Middleburg Town Office. Town Administrator: Martha Mason Semmes Salary: $94,909 per annum Town Project Manager: Karin Fellers Town Planner & Zoning Administrator: William M. Moore Town Treasurer: Debbie Wheeler Town Clerk: Rhonda North Economic Development Coordinator: Cindy Pearson

Town Attorney: Angela K. Plowman Police Chief: A.J. Panebianco Facilities & Maintenance Supervisor: Marvin Simms Utilities: Inboden Environmental Services (After Hours: 540-325-0748) Address: 10 W. Marshall St., P.O. Box 187, Middleburg, VA 20118 Tel: 540-687-5152 Fax: 540-687-3804 E-mail: townadmin@townofmiddleburg.org Website: www.townofmiddleburg.org Real Estate Tax Rate: $0.17 per $100 of assessed value Personal Property Tax Rate: $1 per $100 of assessed value on business furniture and fixtures; no tax on non-commercial vehicles Meals Tax: 4 percent Transient Occupancy Tax: 5 percent Cigarette Tax: $0.55 per 20-cigarette pack Water Rates: $29.93 base charge, $15.84 user fee per 1,000 gallons over 2,000; out-of-town rate $40.41 base, $23.69 per $1,000 gallons over 2,000 Sewer Rates: $29.36 base charge, $14.38 user fee per thousand gallons over 2,000; out-of-town rate $38.85 base charge; $23.69 per 1,000 gallons over 2,000 Trash/recycling pickup: Wednesday

Two Two winners winners drawn drawn at at random random will will receive receive $100 $100 per per

Sign Up for for 1Our Newsletter at BRGrill.com Name: _____________________________________________ Name: _____________________________________________ month year to spend on BRG Name: _____________________________________________ Name: month _____________________________________________ for 1 year to spend on BRG Carry-Out. Carry-Out. One winner per location. Choose from our Daily and Bulk Catering Menus. and Be One of the First to Receive Special Offers One winner per location. Choose from our Daily and Bulk Catering Menus. Email: _____________________________________________ Email: _____________________________________________ Unused monthly dollar amount does not carry over to the next month. Email: _____________________________________________ Email: _____________________________________________ Unused monthly dollar amount does not carry over to the next month. Not redeemable for cash. Not valid for gratuity. Carry-Out only. Notmost redeemable for cash. Not valid forLeesburg gratuity. Carry-Out Location frequently visited:  Location most frequently visited: Leesburg  Brambleton Brambleton and Discounts to the Best inonly. Town! Location visited:  Leesburg Location most most frequently frequently visited: Restaurant Leesburg   Brambleton Brambleton Name: _____________________________________________ Name: _____________________________________________ Find facebook.com/BlueRidgeGrill Find us us on on facebook.com/BlueRidgeGrill Find facebook.com/BlueRidgeGrill Find us us on on facebook.com/BlueRidgeGrill Email: _____________________________________________ and on twitter.com/BRGrillVA Email: _____________________________________________ and on on twitter.com/BRGrillVA and twitter.com/BRGrillVA and on twitter.com/BRGrillVA Location most frequently visited:  Leesburg  Brambleton LocationBlue most frequently visited:  Leesburg Brambleton and Blue Ridge Ridge Grill Grill respects respects your your privacy privacy and will will never neverdisclose disclose

P U R C E L LV I L L E

Blue your and will Blue Ridge Ridge Grill Grill respects respects your privacy privacy will never never disclose disclose any information information aboutand you. any about you. any information about you. any information about you. Find us on facebook.com/BlueRidgeGrill

Find us on and on and on

facebook.com/BlueRidgeGrill twitter.com/BRGrillVA twitter.com/BRGrillVA

www.BRGrill.com www.BRGrill.com

Town of Purcellville

Blue Ridge Grill respects your privacy and will never disclose Blue Ridge Grill respects your privacy and will never disclose any information about you. any information about you.

w ww.le es b u rgto day.com • Thursda y, Se pt e mbe r 2 5, 20 1 4

Don’t BeNot Left Out... valid Carry-Out Not valid for for gratuity. gratuity. Carry-Out only. only. Not Not valid valid for for gratuity. gratuity. Carry-Out Carry-Out only. only.

Not redeemable Not redeemable for for cash. cash. Not Not redeemable redeemable for for cash. cash.

month forbefore 1 yearApril to spend on BRG Carry-Out. Sign up on or 1, 2014 to be entered in One winner Choose from Daily and Bulk Catering Menus. Sign up onper orlocation. before April 1,our 2014 to be entered in our our One winner per location. Choose from our Daily and Bulk Catering Menus. CARRY-OUT GIVEAWAY CONTEST One winner per location. Choose from our Daily and Bulk Catering Menus. One winner perCARRY-OUT location. Choose from our Daily and Bulk Catering Menus. GIVEAWAY CONTEST CARRY-OUT GIVEAWAY CONTEST Unused monthly dollar amount does not carry over to the next month. Unused monthly dollar amount does not carry over to the next month. CARRY-OUT GIVEAWAY Unused dollar does over Unused monthly monthly dollar amount amount does not not carry carryCONTEST over to to the the next next month. month.

CARRY-OUT GIVEAWAY CONTEST Receive the latest information on new GIVEAWAY CONTEST SignCARRY-OUT up at BRGrill.com or2014 complete this card April 1, up at BRGrill.com complete this card April 1,ofor2014 menuSign items, featured special events, and we will take carewines, your registration. and wedrawn will take care of your registration. Two at random will receive Two winners winners drawn at random will receive $100 $100 per per to be entered in our promotional offers, and more. month for 1 year to spend on BRG Carry-Out. to be entered in our month for 1 year to spend on BRG Carry-Out.

Latest Information

andSign we will willup takeat care of your your registration. registration. BRGrill.com and we take of andSign we latest willup take care of your registration. atcare BRGrill.com Receive the information on new menu items, Receive the latest information on new menu items, featured wines, special events, promotional offers, and in more. Sign up or April 1, 2014 entered our on or featured wines, special and in more. Sign up on on or before before April 1,promotional 2014 to to be beoffers, entered our onevents, or before before

in the Know with the We Love to Keep Our Guests We Love to Keep Our Guests in in the the Sign up at BRGrill.com or complete this card Sign up at BRGrill.com or complete this card Know the Latest Information Sign up or this Sign with up at at BRGrill.com BRGrill.com or complete complete this card card Know Latest andwith we willthe take care of your Information registration.

Receive the latest information on new menu items, Receive the latest information on new menu items, Receive the latest information on new menu items, Receive the latest information on new menu items, featured wines, special events, promotional offers, and more. featured wines, special events, promotional offers, featured wines, wines, special special events, events, promotional promotional offers, offers, and and more. more. featured and more.

Continued on Next Page

We We Love Love to to Keep Keep Our Our Guests Guests in in the the with the Latest Information WeKnow Love Guests Know withto theKeep Latest Our Information

ong the hub of western Loudoun, Purcellville has grown significantly over the past decade, with a population today of near 8,000. The coming of the railroad to Purcellville in 1874

PURCELLVILLE

spurred a steady expansion through the early 20th century. Two major fires in 1914 destroyed the town’s commercial core on 21st Street and the downtown area slowly declined in importance over the following 50 years. The railroad closed but the 1883 train station, once slated for demolition, was restored by the Purcellville Preservation Association. It is now owned by the town and is a popular meeting space for government and public use. Purcellville today is a bustling commercial center. North 21st Street is once more thriving with specialty stores and dining venues and the town has installed new streetscape and lighting features to enhance the area. Along with the increasing population, the town has seen dramatic commercial growth as town leaders seek to increase its business tax base. Purcellville’s service area has an effective population of 62,000 within a 15-minute drive. The town has two high schools—Loudoun Valley, which opened in 1962, and Woodgrove, which opened in 2010. Blue Ridge Middle School and Emerick and Mountain View elementary schools complete the public education available in town. The new Town Hall, in the converted Baptist Church building, the restored Bush Tabernacle, the First Responders’ Monument and the renovated and expanded parking lot at

vironmental stewardship and for its success in preserving the old while creatively establishing new spaces, including recognition as a Preserve America Community in 2008 and a Great Streets award from the American Planning Association in 2010 for the town’s main thoroughfare, Washington Street. The town’s newest attraction is the Salamander Resort and Spa, a 168-room luxury resort that celebrated its first anniversary this August. Located on 345 acres within the town, the resort offers dining and spa facilities open to the public, as well as meeting and ballroom facilities to support corporate retreats, weddings and other special events as well as full equestrian facilities and a zip line. Future plans for the project include singlefamily homes and a mixed-use village area that will include office space, workforce housing and civic space integrated into the existing street network of the town. The majority of the Salamander tract will remain in open space through a conservation easement held jointly by the town and the Potomac Conservancy.

sidewalks. The Town Council is aided in the task of government by a number of advisory commissions, boards and committees that seek to protect the small-town character and architecture of Purcellville as well as promoting the town’s street tree canopy and other environmental features. Extensive plantings throughout the town have been carried out in various areas of town, including 115 new trees along the A Street corridor. Over the past two years, the Town Council has instituted a number of programs to promote the town, its business community and tourism—including the Townwide Tag Sale, the Loudoun Grown Expo, the Wine and Food Festival, the Arts and Music Festival, Shop Purcellville and other programs. The town

has partnered with Visit Loudoun and the local wineries and breweries industry to further support and capitalize on the popularity of its rural agricultural base. Wine tastings are held at the Train Station every weekend from April through October.

ROUND HILL

s with Hamilton and Purcellville, Round Hill’s historical commercial fortunes were linked to the railroad when it extended west of Leesburg after the Civil War, bringing droves of visitors to the cooler climate of western Loudoun. From 1875 to 1896, Round Hill was the terminus of the W&OD Railroad until the line was extended to Bluemont. At the turn of the 20th century, the town had a thriving summer resort business with

I L L Leesburg Today/file photo

By The Stats

Incorporated: 1908 Area: 3.2 square miles 2010 Population: 7,727 Households: 2,525 Median Age: 34.7 Main Access Roads: Rt. 7, Rt. 287, Rt. 690, Rt. 722, Rt. 611, SCR Mayor: Kwasi A. Fraser Salary: $5,525 per annum Town Council: Vice Mayor John Nave, Karen Jimmerson, Joan Lehr, Doug McCollum, Patrick McConville II and Ben Packard Salary: $6,050 per annum Council Meeting Dates: Regular meeting 7 p.m., second Tuesday of each month; work session 7 p.m., fourth Tuesday of each month Town Manager: Robert W. Lohr Jr. Salary: $130,000 Police Chief: Darryl C. Smith Sr. Assistant Town Manager: Patrick Childs EA to Town Manager/Director of Admin: Hooper McCann Town Clerk: Diana Hays Director of Community Development: Patrick Sullivan Director of Public Works: Alex Vanegas Director of Finance: Elizabeth Krens Town Attorney: Sally Hankins Address: 221 S. Nursery Ave., Purcellville, VA 20132 Tel: 540-338-7421 Fax: 540-338-6205 E-mail: dhays@purcellvilleva.gov Continued on Next Page Website: www.purcellvilleva.gov Real Estate Tax Rate: $0.21 per $100 of assessed value Fireman’s Field Service Tax District: $.035 per $100 of assessed value Personal Property Tax Rate: $1.05 per $100 of assessed value for vehicles; $0.55 for machinery and tools, computers and business personal property Meals Tax: 5 percent Cigarette Tax: $0.65 Water Rates: See website, www.purcellvilleva.gov, for rate details in different categories Trash/recycling pickup: Wednesday

ww w. le es burgt oda y.co m • Thur sda y, Se pte mbe r 25, 201 4

Purcellville Fireman’s Field now serve as a public complex between South 20th Street and Nursery Avenue. The Bush Tabernacle now hosts numerous activities and events. The town has carried out a comprehensive program of tree preservation and maintenance, removing dead and diseased trees and planting anew at Fireman’s Field. Much of the town’s success over the past five years or so is attributable to its strong business community. The transformation of the Loudoun Valley Shopping Center—the oldest shopping center in town, built in the 1960s—to the renovated Shoppes at Main and Maple and the opening of the Purcellville Gateway at the intersection of Rt. 287 and Rt. 7 have provided an upgraded retail and commercial space in town. On the northeast corner of Rt. 287 and Rt. 7 is another planned shopping center, Catoctin Corner, on which work has not yet begun. The construction of the final segment of the Southern Collector Road last year has led to significant commuter traffic bypassing the town, and one-way traffic on North 21st Street has reduced congestion also. More than two miles of new sidewalk has been added to the town and the Downtown Streetscape Plan has added traffic lights, low speed zones, signage, R O U N D H upgraded traffic lights, low speed zones, landscaping, new crosswalks and upgrades to existing

oudoun Valley Roofing located in Purcellville, VA is a family owned and operated business. Established in 1984, we offer service in the following states: Virginia, Maryland, West Virginia & Washington DC.

Residential and Commercial Roofing • Shingles • Slates, etc. • Cedar Roofing • Flat Roofing • Metal / Standing Seam • Bays, Barrels, etc. Residential & Commercial Roofing Repairs: • Weather Damage • Routine Leaking Roof

ng i t a r Ce lebY ears 30 014 in 2

MHIC – 96155 • M.B.Posey, Owner VA LIC-025127A • Licensed/Insured

CALL TODAY FOR A FREE ESTIMATE! 540-338-4400 www.lvroofing.com

many of its late Victorian houses turned into boarding houses and hotels for the urban clientele fleeing the heat of cities. That prosperity peaked in about 1939 and declined after the closing of the railroad in the mid-20th century. But significant development has occurred around the town’s boundaries over the past two decades, including the 1,100-unit Villages of Round Hill bordering the town on the north, east and south. To the southwest are the Stoneleigh and Fallswood neighborhoods, while Greenwood Commons is adjacent to the town’s northern boundary. All of these neighborhoods are within the town’s water and sewer service area and some may be considered for future inclusion into the town. A Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office substation is planned on land just west of town. There are preliminary plans to relocate the Round Hill Volunteer Fire Department to that site at a future date. The town government continues to take an active role in shaping development of new neighborhoods, including the recently reactivated Creekside development north of town, in an effort to better integrate them into town as well as preserve and protect the area’s environmental and historic features. To accommodate growth within a coheContinued on Next Page

on more than just car insurance.

Round Hill By The Stats

Local GEICO Agent • dstinson@geico.com

703-754-3555

703-754-3555 703-777-5757 703-754-3555 6446 Haymarket 6446 Trading Trading Square, Square, Haymarket

6446 Trading Square, Haymarket Dave Stinson Sr.

Some discounts, coverages, payment plans and features are not available in all states or all GEICO companies. Homeowners, boat, PWC and flood coverages are written through non-affiliated insurance companies and are secured through the GEICO Insurance Inc. Motorcycle ATV coverages are underwritten by GEICO IndemnityareCompany. The GEICO Personal Some discounts, coverages, payment plans and features are not availableAgency, in all states or all GEICOand companies. Homeowners, boat, PWC and flood coverages written through non-affiliated Umbrella Policy is provided by Government Employees Insurance Company andInc. is available to qualified Employees Insurance Company and GEICO GeneralThe Insurance insurance companies and are secured through the GEICO Insurance Agency, Motorcycle and ATVGovernment coverages are underwritten by GEICO Indemnity Company. GEICOCompany Personal policyholders other eligible persons, except in MA.Insurance GEICO isCompany a registered marktoofqualified Government Employees InsuranceInsurance Company, Washington, D.C. 20076; Umbrella Policyand is provided by Government Employees andservice is available Government Employees Company and GEICO Generala Berkshire InsuranceHathaway Company Inc. subsidiary.and GEICO image © 1999-2013. 2013GEICO GEICO.is a registered service mark of Government Employees Insurance Company, Washington, D.C. 20076; a Berkshire Hathaway policyholders otherGecko eligible persons, except in©MA. Inc. subsidiary. GEICO Gecko image © 1999-2014 1999-2013.. © 2014 2013 GEICO.

703-754-3555

O U

insurance companies and are secured through the GEICO Insurance Agency, Inc. Motorcycle and ATV coverages are underwritten by GEICO Indemnity Company. The GEICO Personal Umbrella Policy is provided by Government Employees Insurance Company and is available to qualified Government Employees Insurance Company and GEICO General Insurance Company policyholders and other eligible persons, except in MA. GEICO is a registered service mark of Government Employees Insurance Company, Washington, D.C. 20076; a Berkshire Hathaway Inc. subsidiary. GEICO Gecko image © 1999-2013. © 2013 GEICO.

O D O U N

ind Your Balance. FNourish Your Spirit.

∑øœ∂˚ ∑øœ∂˚ on more than just car insurance.

Healing Arts & Wellness Center

Contact Contact us us to to see see how how much much you you could could save save Contact us to see how much you could save on on more more than than just just car car insurance. insurance.

Five Stones

Harvest some savings.

Incorporated: 1900 Area: 236 acres 2010 Population: 539 Households: 202 Median Age: 39 Main Access Roads: Rt. 7, Rt. 719 Mayor: Scott T. Ramsey Salary: None Town Council: Vice Mayor Mary Anne Graham, Daniel Botsch, Janet Heston, Clarkson Kipple, Christopher Prack and Frederick Lyne Salary: None Council Meeting Dates: Third Thursday of each month at 7:30 p.m. Town Administrator: Buster Nicholson Salary: $83,636 Town Planner & Zoning Administrator: Melissa Hynes Town Treasurer: Betty Wolford Utility Billing Administrator: Kim McGaha Town Attorney: Maureen Gilmore Address: 23 Main Street, PO Box 36, Round Hill, VA 20142 Tel: 540-338-7878 Fax: 540-338-1680 E-mail: Mayor@roundhillva.org Website: www.roundhillva.org Real Estate Tax Rate: $0.2075 cents per $100 of assessed value Personal Property Tax Rate: $1.15 of $100 of assessed value Water Rates: $0.00760/gallon in town; $0.01140/gallon out of town Sewer Rates: $0.01138/gallon in town; $0.01707 out of town Trash/recycling pickup: Wednesday

sive framework and better meet its planning goals and objectives, the town continues to upgrade its municipal water and wastewater infrastructure, implement the Round Hill Streetscape and Stormwater Master plans and is in the midst of a complete review of its Comprehensive Plan. The town is conducting a water resources and well exploration study to identify future sources of water and plan for future capital projects, including the potential need for a second water tower. The town expects the West Lake water treatment plant—the final well contribution from the Villages of Round Hill developer—to be completed later this year. The town has obtained grant funding and continues to work with VDOT to complete its Main Street Improvement project—which will replace sidewalks and improve stormwater drainage in the center of town. This project will tie in to the longawaited county project to connect the town to Franklin Park, with trail improvements outside the town and sidewalk enhancements along East Loudoun Street. The town has begun engineering for Sleeter Lake Park, which will provide public access to the lake and a picnic area on its eastern shore. The town’s major event, the annual Round Hill Hometown Festival, features a Memorial Day parade followed by characteristic small-town activities and entertainment.

∑øœ∂˚ Harvest some savings.

Transform Your Health.

Martha Calihan, MD



Board-Certified Family & Integrative Medicine



♦ Functional Medicine ♦ Acupuncture ♦ Reiki ♦ Weight Loss ♦ Nutrition Counseling ♦ Yoga ♦ Massage ♦ Hypnosis & More

     

Auto-Immune Lyme Disease Fibromyalgia Hormone Issues for Men and Women Thyroid & Adrenal Issues Bioidenticals GI Issues Stress

703-669-6118

www.Integrativefamily.com

116-Q Edwards Ferry Road, N.E. ♦ Leesburg, VA 20176

w ww.le es b u rgto day.com • Thursda y, Se pt e mbe r 2 5, 20 1 4

Dr. Calihan’s team will work to enhance your health and well-being using an integrative, funtional approach. They are skilled at combining traditional medicine with proven alternative methods to deliver holistic health solutions.

the Courts

LOUDOUN COUNTY CIRCUIT COURT

18 E. Market Street Leesburg, VA 20176 Clerk of the Circuit Court: 703-777-0270 Fax: 703-777-0376 Judges’ Chambers: 703-777-0464 Judges’ Fax: 703-777-0676

oudoun County is part of the 20th Judicial Circuit, which includes Fauquier and Rappahannock counties. In the circuit there are four judges, who are appointed by the General Assembly to eight-year terms. The Circuit Court has jurisdiction over criminal cases, civil claims for more than $15,000, divorce cases and disputes over wills and property. The Circuit Court has concurrent jurisdiction with the General District Court for civil suits involving amounts of money between $4,500 and $15,000. The Circuit Court also has jurisdiction over appeals from General District Court and Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court. Grand juries are convened the second Monday of each month. Court opens at 9 a.m. Recordation of deeds is between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. and financial transactions are accepted between the same times. All visitors to the courts complex in Leesburg are subject to security screening by sheriff’s deputies upon entering the facility. Cell phones with cameras are not permitted in the courtrooms, and no still cameras or video cameras

G ww w. le es burgt oda y.co m • Thur sda y, Se pte mbe r 25, 201 4

Leesburg Today/file photo

are permitted in the courts complex at any time. Free storage lockers are available for personal belongings, including cell phones and small cameras, in the area before the security area. There is also an information desk at security for those who need directions to various departments within the building.

CHIEF JUDGE BURKE F. MCCAHILL

Judge McCahill first was appointed to the bench by the General Assembly in 2000. Before becoming a judge, beginning in 1980, McCahill practiced law at a Leesburg firm. He earned his law degree from the University of Richmond.

JUDGE STEPHEN E. SINCAVAGE

The district’s newest judge, Sincavage was appointed by Gov. Bob McDonnell in June of 2013 and was confirmed by the General Assembly in January. Sincavage served as a prosecutor in the Commonwealth’s Attorneys Office for 16 years, five as Deputy Commonwealth’s Attorney. He grew up in Sterling Park and graduated from Park View High School.

JUDGE JEFFREY W. PARKER

Judge Parker primarily hears cases on the dockets in Fauquier and Rappahannock counties. Parker was appointed to his judgeship in 2001. Parker began practicing law in 1980, after receiving his law degree from Washington and Lee University in 1977. Prior to taking the bench, Parker was an attorney and practiced as a managing partner with Niles, Dulaney, Parker and Lauer, since 1986. Parker received his bachelor’s degree in business administration from the University of Michigan in 1974. That same year he married his wife, Lawrie. The couple has four grown children. In September, Leesburg Town Attorney Jeanette Irby was elected to serve as a judge in Continued on Next Page

We believe in exceeding the expectations of our customers by providing them with excellent service, while introducing the wonderful flavors of the Mediterranean. We want our customers to enjoy many of our family’s recipes, while noticing the flavors of the freshest ingredients used in our dishes.

0 42395 Ryan Rd, Ashburn, VA 20148

(703) 327-7844 nickstaverna.com

Bill Thomas, GRI Associate Broker

Are you sure you have seen everything on the market?

“41 years in Real Estate and always looking for business” Search www.thebillthomasteam.com 50 Catoctin Circle, Ste 101, Leesburg, VA 20175 703-777-2600 direct 703-577-5974 cell • 703-669-4104 fax EQUAL HOUSING bill@kwleesburg.com OPPORTUNITY

place of Thomas D. Horne, who faced mandatory retirement on his 70th birthday last December. Irby is expected to join the court in December.

CIRCUIT COURT CLERK GARY M. CLEMENS

Clemens was first elected as Clerk of the Circuit in 2000 to an eight-year term. He was re-elected in November 2007. Clemens was also a court clerk in Fairfax, where he managed the records section. He was an investigator for the Loudoun Commonwealth’s Attorney’s Office prior to being elected Circuit Court Clerk. The Clerk of the Circuit Court is the custodian of the county’s court records, land records, marriage licenses, judgments, estate records and other legal documents. Most of the records are available for public inspection in the Clerk’s Office in the courts complex in Leesburg. The Archives Division maintains all historic records

Join us in our mission to eliminate pov housing in Loudoun County. We are l for local businesses, faith communitie government and civic organizations, a individuals to partner with us as we w provide innovative and affordable hou solutions to families in need.

for the clerk’s office Join dating us backin to our 1757. mission to eliminate poverty The Clerk of the Circuit Court issues marhousing in Loudoun County. We are looking riage licenses, accepts applications for trade names and processes to become a faith communities, forapplications local businesses, notary public. The Clerk of the Circuit Court and civic organizations, and accepts deeds and government other legal land documents for recordation. Theindividuals office also acceptsto thepartner filing with us as we work to of lawsuits consistent with the Code of Virginia. provide innovative The clerk’s Probate Department has the and affordable housing authority to probatesolutions wills, appointtoand qualify in need. families executors and/or administrators for a decedent’s estate and the authority to qualify conservators and guardians. The Clerk’s Office also is responsible for loudounhabitat.org Circuit Court juries and judicial support. The Clerk of the Circuit Court processes all Circuit Court suits and appeals from the lower courts, selects and impanels juries and assists with genealogical inquiries, records court papers, legal pleadings, deeds and land records.

Building a place to call home

703.737.6772

Building a place to call home

Join us in our mission to eliminate Joinpoverty us in our mission to e housing in Loudoun County. Wehousing are looking in Loudoun Coun for local businesses, faith communities, for local businesses, faith c Join us in our mission to eliminate poverty government and civic organizations, and government and civic orga in Loudoun County. GENERAL DISTRICT housing Criminal Cases: The General District We Court are looking individuals to partner with us as we work to cases involving a misdemeanor—any COURT for local decides businesses, faith communities, individuals charge that carries a penalty of no more than Clerk: Tammy Hummer Dinterman provide innovative and affordable housing to partner with one year in jail or a fine of up to $2,500, or both. Public Information: 703-777-0312government and civic organizations, and Preliminary hearings in felony cases are held to solutions to families in need. provide innovative and aff Fax: 703-771-5284 determine whether there is enough evidence to individuals partner with us as we work to Address: 18 E. Market Street, Leesburg, VA, justify to solutions to families in nee holding the defendant for a grand jury 20176 hearing. The grand jury determines whether the provide innovative and affordable housing accused will be indicted and held for trial by the Hours: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Court. solutionsCircuit to families in a need. Building place to call home loudounhabitat.org U I D E

ilding a place to call home

Building a place to call home

loudounhabitat.org

703.737.6772

Continued on Next Page

O U D O

PETNUTRITION

U N

AND RETAIL CENTER HOLISTIC • NATURAL • PET FOOD & SUPPLIES • LEESBURG & ASHBURN

VOTED #1

’ 08’ 09’ 11’ 13’ 14 SUBURBS BEST OF2012DC• 2013

N E A Z I M A G

COMPARE OUR PRICES WITH OTHER “BIG-BOX” RETAILERS...WE BEAT THEIR PRICES! SUPPORT LOCAL BUSINESSES AND LET’S KEEP OUR ECONOMY GROWING !

21 Catoctin Circle North East (N.E.) Leesburg, Virginia 20176

571.291.3970

44031 Ashburn Shopping Plaza #287 Ashburn, Virginia 20147

703.858.1112

WWW.DOGGONENATURAL.COM • TRUSTED ADVISORS IN PET WELLNESS • NOW AT 2 GREAT LOCATIONS (Leesburg & Ashburn) Untitled-1.indd 1

9/22/14 2:12:24 PM

w ww.le es b u rgto day.com • Thursda y, Se pt e mbe r 2 5, 20 1 4

DogGone Natural is a local, family owned independent pet store with the largest selection of unique pet food & supplies at prices that are incredibly competitive.

DISTRICT COURT CASES: Civil Cases: The General District Court decides civil lawsuits involving amounts of money up to $15,000. Unlawful detainer/eviction suits that include a request for rent can be heard by the court if the amount of rent requested is more than $15,000. A lawsuit is begun by filing a civil warrant or complaint with the Clerk of the Court and paying a fee.

Traffic Cases: The General District Court hears cases in which a person is charged with a traffic offense, which are generally infractions that carry fines of not more of $250. Cases involving awards to individuals for damage in connection with traffic violations are civil in nature. Traffic

he General District is the court with which the most Loudoun residents will come into contact, as it handles most traffic violations and misdemeanor criminal cases and conducts preliminary hearings for felony criminal cases. The General District Court also hears civil cases with claims of $4,500 or less and shares authority with the Circuit Court to hear cases with claims between $4,500 and $15,000. Examples of civil cases are landlord and tenant disputes, contract disputes and personal injury actions. General District Court judges are elected by the General Assembly for six-year terms. There are four judges assigned to Loudoun’s General District Court. Judge Deborah C. Welsh is the court’s newest judge, appointed in 2012. Judge Dean S. Worcester and Judge J. Frank Buttery Jr. both were appointed in 2006. Judge J. Gregory Ashwell chiefly handles cases in the Fauquier and Rappahannock courts that are included in the 20th District. The General District Court does not conduct jury trials. All cases in this court are heard by one of the court’s four judges. The Code of Virginia defines criminal offenses heard by the District Court and sets penalties. For many offenses the penalty prescribed is a fine. The amount of court costs is set by the state legislature, and the court cannot suspend or waive costs. Judges, clerks and magistrates are salaried with public funds and they collect no individual fees. The court is not operated to produce revenue. Loudoun’s District Court courtrooms are located on the lower level of the county courts complex in the main courthouse in downtown Leesburg. The District Court Clerk’s area on the first floor of the courts complex in Leesburg recently went through a renovation. The area, which is where traffic tickets and other fines may be paid, is located ahead of visitors as they exit security.

N U O O T E D

N U O D U O L O T E D

A+

I ww w .le es b u rgt oda y .com • Thursda y, S e pt em be r 25 , 20 1 4

I U G

JUVENILE AND DOMESTIC RELATIONS COURT

meanor if committed by an adult, the hearing is closed to the public. If a juvenile over 14 is accused of committing an act that would be a felony if committed by an adult, the hearing is open, unless the judge makes the decision to close the hearing. Court reports and records in juvenile cases are generally open only to those specifically permitted by law to have such access. Court officials or others who violate this confidentiality requirement are subject to criminal penalties. The court records of a juvenile over 14 who has been adjudicated delinquent for an act, which would be a felony if committed by an adult, are not confidential.

T Start With Trust

ww w. le es burgt oda y.co m • Thur sda y, Se pte mbe r 25, 201 4

courtroom 1D. • Leesburg Police Department: Monday, 8:30 a.m., 10 a.m. and 1:30 p.m., courtroom 1C. • Virginia State Police: Wednesday and Thursday, 8:30 a.m. and 10 a.m., courtroom 1D; Friday, 8:30 a.m. courtroom 1D. • Middleburg/Purcellville Police Departments: Friday, 10 a.m., courtroom 1D. • Dulles Airport police: Friday, 1:30 p.m. courtroom 1C. • Dulles Greenway Toll Violations: first and third

Clerk: Evamari Bates E-mail: ebates@courts.state.va.us Hours: 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Phone 703-777-0300 Fax: 703-771-5039 Address: 18 E. Market Street, Leesburg, VA 20176 Judges: Chief Judge Avelina S. Jacob, Judge Pamela L. Brooks and Judge Jonathan S. Lynn

Do You Need More Storage Space?

34 34

court is held for the Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office, the Dulles Airport police, the Virginia State Police, the Leesburg Police Department, the Middleburg Police Department and the Purcellville Police Department in District Court. The traffic court schedule is as follows: • Loudoun County Sheriff ’s Office: Monday and Tuesday, 8:30 a.m., 10 a.m. and 1:30 p.m., courtroom 1D; Thursday, 8:30 a.m., 10 a.m. and 1 p.m., courtroom 2F; Wednesday and Thursday, 1:30 p.m., courtroom 1D; Friday, 1:30 p.m.,

Protect Your Valuables from the Elements

Ask About Low Interest Financing Options! Certain Restrictions Appy

Now Available, Rent To Own No Credit Check! Select Items

apitol heds .Com

he Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court hears all matters involving juveniles—any person under 18 years of age—such as criminal or traffic matters. Juvenile delinquency cases are those involving a minor under the age of 18 who has been accused of committing an offense that would be considered criminal if it were committed by an adult. Other juvenile offenses may be referred to as status offenses—those acts that are unlawful only because they are committed by a minor, such as possession of tobacco or a curfew violation. In addition, the Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court handles other matters involving families, such as custody, child support and visitation. The court also hears family abuse cases, where adults have been accused of child abuse or neglect, as well as criminal cases where the defendant and alleged victim are family or household members. If the matter is between two adults and a trial is sought, domestic criminal cases are concluded in the Circuit Court. The commonwealth can petition to have a minor charged with a serious criminal matter tried as an adult. Preliminary hearings before that decision is made will be heard in the juvenile court. The judges of the juvenile and domestic relations district court are elected by the General Assembly for six-year terms.

JUVENILE RECORDS AND TRIALS

A juvenile or adult charged with committing a criminal act or traffic infraction has the right to a public trial. This right may be given up if the person so chooses. If a juvenile is accused of committing an act that would be a misde-

COURT SERVICE UNIT

The Court Services Unit works with the Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court. Sometimes called the Juvenile Probation Department, the court service unit’s functions include: • Intake: Reviews all complaints and determines whether there are enough facts to involve the court. If so, the intake officer may either proceed informally to make practical adjustments without filing a petition or may authorize the filing of a petition to bring the matter before the judge. Intake does not handle those criminal charges against adults, which are started by obtaining a warrant from a magistrate. • Investigation: Conducts all background studies required by the judge and regulations promulgated by the Virginia Board of Juvenile Justice, such as examination of a juvenile’s familial, social and educational history. Such studies may be used by the court as a factor in determining disposition and by the probation staff in the formulation of a services and supervision plan. • Probation: Supervises delinquent juveniles and children in need of services released into home probation, and supervises adults released on probation in support and other cases involving family members and individuals to whom he or she is required to support. • Parole: Supervises and provides communitybased case management services to juveniles in direct state care and those recently released from state institutional care. • Domestic Care: Supervises juveniles being held in detention, shelter care and post-dispositional probation facilities.

VIRGINIA

Buildings for Every Season Solutions That Meet Your Needs

CLASS C O N T R A C T O R

Visit a location Near You Or visit us at www.CapitolSheds.com.

FREDERICKSBURG 540-416-0313 WARRENTON 540-318-7232 One & Two Story Garages, Customized to Your Needs!

Free Ramp with Shed Purchase Standard Pressure Treated Ramp Coupon Expires 10/30/2014

Give Your Animals the Shelter They Need for Bad Weather!

$80 Value

You Won’t Find a Better Built Building at a Lower Price!

Consider the Difference! OPEN ENROLLMENT Pre-K through 12th Grade Contact us for a private tour at: (703)777-4220 or leesburgbeliever@aol.com

Serving the Greater Loudoun Community for more than 45 Years!

21336 Evergreen Mills Road, Leesburg,VA 20175 WWW.LCSVA.COM

Public

Health Resources

ANIMALS FROM AROUND THE WORLD,

here are three major public health resources in the county: Loudoun County Health Department, Loudoun Free Clinic and HealthWorks for Northern Virginia.

LOUDOUN COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR: DAVID GOODFRIEND, MD

Discount off 1 adult admission with purchase of 1 child admission. 1 coupon per family. Cannot be combined with any other discounts. Expires 12/31/14.

www.leesburganimalpark.com

703-433-0002

$2.00 OFF

E L

500

Up To

U D O U N

OFF

Any In-Stock Stove With Installation

100% Financing Available 301 E. Stephen Street Martinsburg, WV 25401

304-267-3029

www.SunfireEnergySolutions.com *Cannot be combined with any other offer. Some restriction may apply. Additional parts and services not included. Down payment by 10/31/15. With approved credit.

w ww.le es b u rgto day.com • Thursda y, Se pt e mbe r 2 5, 20 1 4

The center, formerly known as the Loudoun Community Health Center, is located at 163 Fort Evans Road NE in Leesburg and 1141 Elden St. in Herndon. The community health center serves both insured and uninsured patients, and offers primary health care services to all residents based on a sliding fee scale. Physicians and health care practitioners at the center are paid. The center treats all ages, from children to older adults, offering health and wellness screenings, chronic disease management, minor injuries, school physicals, well-women care, prescription assistance, case management and referral services. Contact: 703-443-2000; 571434-0022; http://hwnova.org.

19720 James Monroe Hwy

HEALTHWORKS FOR NORTHERN VIRGINIA INTERIM CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER: CAROL JAMERSON

• Birthday Parties • Pumpkinville Fall Fest

The clinic is located at Inova Loudoun Hospital’s Cornwall Campus, 224-A Cornwall St., in Leesburg. Medical care is provided by a cadre of local physicians, nurses and other volunteers who donate their time and skills to serving those who cannot afford health care. The clinic acts as a primary care office for low-income, uninsured adult Loudoun residents, aged 18 through 64, through appointments and a variety of clinics: diabetic, complete endocrinological, orthaepedic, nephrology, chiropractic, PT, and nutritional counseling; providing prescriptions and medications, referrals to specialists, medical education and translation services. Contact: 703-779-5416.

• Pony Rides • Wagon Rides • Animal Encounters

LOUDOUN FREE CLINIC EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR: RAHMAN PARKER CLINICAL OPERATIONS DIRECTOR: RACHEL SPOCITO, RN

R N O C E E H T D R N U ! O R A T S JU G

The department has two divisions: Community Health Services and Environmental Health. The administrative office and environmental health office are located on the second floor of the County Government Center in Leesburg. Community Health Services is located on the first floor of the Shenandoah Building at 102 Heritage Way NE, in Leesburg. Follow the health department at www.facebook.com/LoudounCountyHealthDept. • Community Health Services: Services include immunizations for vaccine-preventable diseases such as influenza and pneumonia, tuberculosis testing and sexually-transmitted diseases. Information is also provided on topics including illness prevention, Lyme disease, chronic and communicable diseases. Additional functions include: bioterrorism preparedness; maternity, family planning; children’s dental services; and nutritional services for women, infants and children (WIC). The 1,350-strong volunteer Loudoun County Medical Reserve Corps helps provide emergency vaccinations, bioterrorism preparation and pandemic flu or other disease planning. Contact: www.loudoun.gov/health; health@loudoun.gov; 703-777-0236. • Environmental Health: The primary focus of the division is to protect against environmentally transmitted diseases through a range of regulatory and educational services, offered through the rural environmental health and urban environmental health divisions. The rural health sector manages health and environmental problems associated with sewage disposal and potable water protection. Onsite water and sewage information may be found online at www.loudoun.gov/onsite. The urban environmental health focus is on managing diseases associated with increased population density, insect control, communicable disease surveillance, food protection, pool safety and nuisance problems. Contact: www.loudoun. gov.food; health@loudoun.gov; 703-777-0234.

Visit us at www.recyclelife.org and like us on Facebook

We are currently collecting donations for our annual Help For The Holidays. Providing patients and their families help during Thanksgiving and Christmas.

ww w. le es burgt oda y.co m • Thur sda y, Se pte mbe r 25, 201 4

Providing assistance to pre & post transplant patients

Law Enforcement In Loudoun

s Loudoun has grown, so has the need for law enforcement. Loudoun’s main law enforcement agency is the Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office, led by the elected sheriff. The towns of Leesburg, Purcellville and Middleburg have their own police departments, which are responsible for responding to incidents in their jurisdictions with support from the sheriff’s office when needed. Virginia State Police also has a presence in Loudoun and troopers have arresting authority throughout the state. In addition, the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority police officers are often seen in the county as Dulles International Airport spans the line between Loudoun and Fairfax counties.

LEESBURG POLICE DEPARTMENT

Mark your calendars!

Our next event is December 5th at Mahalo Cove in Sterling, VA.

The Leesburg Police Department provides service to Virginia’s largest town, a total of 12 square miles. The Leesburg Police Department, founded in 1758, is a full-service law enforcement agency emphasizing community policing. The police department is headquartered at the Public Safety Center, located at 65 Plaza Street NE. The center is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The Leesburg Police Department’s nonemergency phone number is 703-771-4500. For emergencies, dial 911. More information about the department can be found at www. leesburgva.org/police. Chief Joe Price, who was hired in 2000, leads the department, which consists of 87 sworn officers and 16 civilian employees. Prior to coming to Leesburg, Price served 25 years in Montgomery County, MD, where he retired as a bureau chief. The Leesburg Police Department provides law enforcement and crime prevention services, including Internet safety training and tips, to the town as well as community policing. The police department utilizes social media sites, such as Facebook, as well as list serves and other devices to inform residents of crimes, events and pertinent information. The department includes patrol/community policing officers, canine officers, crime prevention officers, bicycle officers, detectives, ID technicians, motorcycle traffic officers, school resource officers, a Special Operations Team, Civil Defense Unit, crisis negotiators and its own Emergency Communications Center. The department has two divisions: Field Operations, which is supervised by Capt. Jeff VanGilder, and Administration and Support

Services, which is supervised by Capt. Clagett H. Moxley Jr. The Operations Division operates under two community commanders—Lt. Brian Rourke for District 1 and Lt. Steve McVay for District 2—and a Tailored Response Unit commander, Lt. Carl Maupin. The division has six sergeants, 40 police officers and two patrol K-9s and one explosive ordinance detection K-9. The town’s two districts are broken down to patrol beats. The patrol beats are divided further into Community Policing Sectors and officers are assigned to a sector and are responsible for handling any issues within that area. The Administration and Support Division consists of Community Services and Criminal Investigations and Administrative Services sections. The Administrative Services Commander is Lt. Jeff Dubé, the Operational Support Commander is Lt. Wes Thompson and the Criminal Investigations Commander is Lt. Vanessa Grigsby. The department has nine general assignment detectives, two street crime detectives and one gang detective assigned to the Northern Virginia Gang Task Force. The Leesburg Police Department offers several alert systems for residents to be aware of incidents and crime in their areas. Alert Loudoun/Leesburg is a free emergency broadcast system that provides need-to-know information from Leesburg Police and Loudoun County to individuals who sign up to receive alerts on things like wanted and missing persons, traffic accidents, weather emergencies and other topics. The Reverse 911 system is a notification tool to enhance emergency preparedness and notify citizens and businesses of emergency situations that may require time-sensitive actions. It sends a recorded message to Leesburg homes and businesses on local phone lines, providing pertinent safety information or instructions. The Leesburg Police Department also provides access to CrimeReports.com, which allows residents to view incidents and crimes based on their address. The alert and information systems can be found at www.leesburgva.com/police.

PURCELLVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT

The Purcellville Police Department, led by Chief Darryl C. Smith, is a full-service law enforcement agency, providing 24-hour, sevendays-a-week patrol coverage in the Town of Purcellville. The department currently employs 15 sworn officers and one civilian. The department is supplemented with two support arms, the Purcellville Citizen’s Support Team and the

Nursing Home/Assisted Living facilities

THE BEST PLACE TO WORK CLOSE TO HOME!

The face of Birmingham Green is reflected by our employees who provide quality care. Our success comes from the work they do each day. We offer employment in nursing, food services, housekeeping, laundry and more. For current available positions please visit our website,

www.birminghamgreen.org or contact us at 703-257-6246. Birmingham Green offers competitive pay and benefit options including: • Medical, dental and life insurance • Up to 23 days paid time off • Virginia State Retirement plan with employer contributions (FT employees) • Tuition reimbursement

To receive an application, visit Birmingham Green in person or you can fax or email your resume:

Birmingham Green 8605 Centreville Rd. • Manassas, VA 20110 Attn: HR

703-257-6246 • 703-257-0811 - fax chogan@birminghamgreen.org - email

Eligibility to work in the U.S, a Criminal Background check, and a Drug Screen are required for employment.

Birmingham Green is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. EOE/AA/M/F/D/V

Purcellville Explorer Post #1908. These units are made up of men, women and teenagers who assist the police department at town and community events. The department is responsible for patrol, traffic enforcement and criminal investigations within the town, covering about three square miles. The Purcellville Police Department also provides access to CrimeReports.com, which allows residents to view incidents and crimes based on their address. The department headquarters is at 125 E. Hirst Road, Unit 7A, in Purcellville. The main number for administration is 540-3387422. The number to report non-emergency problems 24 hours a day is 540-338-7700. The administrative offices are open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.

MIDDLEBURG POLICE DEPARTMENT

E T O

The county’s Adult Detention Center, which opened in 2007, is located off Sycolin Road in Leesburg. The Loudoun Adult Detention Center houses maximum-, medium- and minimum-security level inmates. Local inmates receiving 12 months or less from a judge will serve their sentence at the Loudoun Adult Detention Center. The property also houses the Work Release Facility, which can accommodate up to 47 nonviolent, minimum-security inmates that are soon to be released back into the community. The inmates at the facility pay $12 per day for their stay. Inmates in the work release program are released each day to go to and from their jobs, with stringent rules and regulations. The money they make helps pay their fines, court costs, make restitution to victims and support their families. Also housed at the Work Release Facility is the inmate work force, a group of nonviolent minimum-security inmates who work in the community under an armed guard and perform landscaping, trash pickup along roadways, parks and waterways, minor construction, painting and other tasks.

The sheriff ’s office headquarters is in Leesburg, at 803 Sycolin Road SE. The headquarters is open from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. The agency may be contacted in a variety of ways. For emergencies, dial 911.

The sheriff’s office has been working to decentralization programs, with the Dulles South Public Safety Center opening in 2007 and the Eastern Loudoun Sheriff’s Substation in Sterling Park opening in 2010. The Dulles South facility is located at 25216 Loudoun County Pkwy. in South Riding and can be

ADULT DETENTION CENTER

LOCATIONS

LOUDOUN COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE ORGANIZATION

reached by calling 571-258-3200. The Eastern Loudoun Sheriff’s Station is located at 46620 East Frederick Drive and can be reached by calling 571-258-3356. The Western Loudoun Substation is located in leased space about the Round Hill Town Office on Main Street. Construction of a new substation is planned to begin this fall on Loudoun Street west of town. The station can be reached at 540-338-5555. Plans also are in the works for an Ashburn area station in the One Loudoun community near the intersection of Loudoun County Parkway and Rt. 7. The Ashburn area sector now operates out of leased space in University Center. It can be reached at 571-258-3000.

VIRGINIA STATE POLICE

he Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office is led by Sheriff Michael L. Chapman, who is serving his first fouryear term. Chapman was elected in November 2011, defeating fourterm incumbent Stephen O. Simpson, and became Loudoun’s first new sheriff in almost two decades. Prior to being elected, Chapman served as a consultant for Booz Allen Hamilton on global security and law enforcement. Previously, Chapman worked for the Drug Enforcement Administration as a special agent for 23 years, ending his tenure as Assistant Special Agent in Charge of the San Francisco Field Division where he directed enforcement operations throughout the Northern District of California. Chapman also served as the Acting Director of Regional Operations Far East, where he directed all operations throughout 13 countries in East Asia—ranging from China to the Philippines to Australia. From 2000 to 2002, Chapman served as chief of DEA’s Public Affairs Section. For the two years previous, Chapman served as the country attaché of the Seoul country office. Chapman also served as a supervisor for the DEA in Texas and for field assignments in Miami and Tampa, Florida, and Karachi, Pakistan. He started his career with the Howard County, MD, police department. He holds a bachelor’s in business management from the University of Maryland and a master’s in public administration from Troy State University.

• Sheriff’s Office Administration: 703-777-0407 • Non-Emergency Line: 703-777-1021 • Crime Prevention: 703-777-0607 • Community Relations: 703-737-8648 • Traffic Hotline: 703-771-5798 • Narcotics Tip Line: 703-779-0552 • Loudoun Crime Solvers (anonymous tip line): 703-777-1919 • Recruitment: 703-771-5276. Information about the sheriff ’s office, crime statistics, incident reports and online reporting of nonviolent crimes can be found at http://sheriff.loudoun.gov. The Loudoun County Sheriff ’s Office employs 568 sworn deputies and 112 civilian personnel. Established in 1757, the sheriff’s office is the largest law enforcement agency in the county and is the largest full-service sheriff’s office in Virginia. The sheriff’s office is split into six divisions: Field Operations, Criminal Investigations, Administration/Technical Services, Corrections/Courts Services, Media Relations/Communications and Operational Support. The sheriff’s office uses these divisions to provide law enforcement and crime prevention services to citizens of Loudoun County on a 24-hour basis. The Loudoun County Sheriff ’s Office conducts around-the-clock patrols, enforces laws, responds to emergency calls, investigates crimes and operates the Adult Detention Center and work-release programs. The sheriff’s office also works with Immigration and Customs Enforcement to address illegal immigrants who commit crimes in the county.

The Middleburg Police Department is the smallest law enforcement agency in the county. Chief Anthony “AJ” Panebianco is the head of the department, which consists of one lieutenant, four officers and one administrative assistant. Panebianco was hired in 2012. He previously served as chief of police for the Town of Louisa and has spent his 22-year career serving in small Virginia towns. Middleburg Police Department provides law enforcement services within the corporate limits of the town for most hours of the day and night. If there is not a Middleburg officer on duty, the Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office responds to emergency calls in Middleburg. The police department’s headquarters are located at 14 South Madison Street. Its mailing address is P.O. Box 187 Middleburg, VA 20118. Contact the department at 540-687-6633 or go to www.middleburgpolice.org.

LOUDOUN COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE

Loudoun is part of the Virginia State Police’s Division 7, which includes Fairfax, Prince William and Arlington counties and the cities of Alexandria and Falls Church. The Loudoun office, Area Office 10, is located off Sycolin Road south of Leesburg. The local office has an authorized strength of 29 troopers. In addition to regular patrol duties, troopers enforce traffic laws on the Dulles Greenway ............................................................ ............................................................ toll road under a contract with its owner. Also, . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F. .I .N. .E.L. A ..N ..D . . S. .C. .A. .P. .E. S. .. .C. .O. .M ............... troopers perform truck safety checkpoints and MAISONWAREHOUSE.COM respond to vehicle wrecks and airplane crashes MAISONWAREHOUSE.COM FINELANDSCAPES.COM . . . throughout . . . . . . . .the . . county. ............................................... ............................................................ The Virginia State Police operates the AISONWAREHOUSE.COM FINELANDSCAPES.COM state’s sex offenderM registry. The Loudoun office’s mailing address is 41904 Loudoun Center Place, Leesburg, VA, 20175. The 24-hour emergency number is 1-800-572-4510 or 703-803-0026. Residents who require specific help from Virginia State Police, especially while driving, should dial #77. In areas where the locality is unable to do. so, ........................................................... ............................................................ the Virginia State Police also handles wireless MAISONWAREHOUSE.COM FINELANDSCAPES.COM 911 calls and transfers them to the appropriate agency.

O U D O U N

21558 STONETREE COURT 21558 STONETREE COURT STERLING VIRGINIA STERLING VIRGINIA

COURT STERLING VIRGINIA

703-421-7441 703-421-7441

703-421-7441 ......

......

703-773-7000

......

21558 STONETREE COURT 21558 STONETREE STERLING VIRGINIA

. . ........ . .

703-773-7000

703-773-7000 703-773-7000

......

The Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority Police is led by Chief Stephen L. Holl. It is a full-service law enforcement department, with more than 200 sworn officers. The department also is responsible for trafficking interdiction, airport theft deterrence, motorcycle operations, criminal intelligence and VIP dignitary escorts and protection. Its enforcement capabilities are the same as any county or municipal law enforcement agency and it primarily is responsible for public safety on the property of Dulles International Airport, which includes the Dulles Airport Access Highway and Reagan National Airport. In 2009, MWAA assumed operational control over the Dulles Toll Road, and the MWAA Police Department is now the primary law enforcement along the corridor.

703-421-7441

w ww.le es b u rgto day.com • Thursda y, Se pt e mbe r 2 5, 20 1 4

MWAA POLICE

Chicken Katsu

Polynesian Pork

Huli Huli Chicken

Loudoun’s Most Popular Events

Served with steamed rice and Hawaiian style Mac salad.

Taste the Islands with Hawaiian inspired dishes prepared fresh daily!

Large selection of Draft Beer on Tap



LIVE Music Every Saturday Night



Great 4 Birthdays, Reunions & Corporate Events



Billiards, Shuffleboard, Darts & DirecTV Sports



Watch Your Favorite Team on our 11ft Widescreens



JOIN US 4 HAPPY HOUR WEEKDAYS 3PM-8PM

(Cascades Marketplace behind Home Depot)

www.Mahalocove.com

D U

703.421.3776

Mahalo Cove

Leesburg Today/File Photo

46300 McClellan Way, Sterling VA 20165

Good Eats. Kind Grind.

t seems nary a weekend passes in Loudoun without a festival, self-guided tour, horse race or other exciting event taking place. Our county’s rolling countryside and rural beauty makes for a lovely backdrop—when the weather cooperates, it’s tough to resist the pull of events such as the ones you’ll see highlighted here.

ww w. le es burgt oda y.co m • Thur sda y, Se pte mbe r 25, 201 4

Family Owned & Operated since 2008

A performer from The Brothers Strum serenades fair-goers at Waterford’s Homes Tour and Crafts Exhibit, a favorite Loudoun event now in its 71st year.

Leesburg’s Flower & Garden Show - April

This springtime tradition is undoubtedly anticipated by practically everyone in Loudoun, and many others living in points beyond. Whether you’re obsessed with gardening or just enjoy a stroll through downtown Leesburg, this event ticks all the boxes. From the incredible garden displays erected by landscaping companies to unusual lawn ornaments to food and local wine, Leesburg’s Flower & Garden festival is not to be missed.

are able to emerge from their winter dens to enjoy a bit of bright spring sunshine, tailgating and hoof-pounding action. Hundreds look forward to the experience of meeting up with old friends for a cocktail or two, then settling in on the grassy lawns to watch the colorful horses and riders streak by. Even if you don’t typically gravitate to the ponies, the Point-to-Points are a fantastic excuse to relax while comfortably ensconced in Loudoun’s gorgeous countryside.

Spring Farm /Fall Color Tours – May and October

Loudoun’s rich agricultural heritage is easy to Continued on Next Page

Loudoun Hunt Pointto-Point Races - April

Oatlands’ signature horse Leesburg Today/File Photo racing event often marks the The Loudoun Hunt Point-to-Point races, held each April, has first time of year Loudouners become the unofficial kick-off to spring for many in the county.

Accepting New Patients of All Ages 44084 Riverside Parkway Suite 300 Leesburg, Virginia 20176 Phone: (703)724-7530

224-D Cornwall Street, NW Suite 106 Leesburg, Virginia 20176 Phone: 703-777-1612

43300 Southern Walk Plaza Suite 100 Broadlands, Virginia 20148 Phone: 571-252-7353

2 E. Broad Way Lovettsville, Virginia 20180 Phone: 540-579-0500

17336 Pickwick Drive Building A Purcellville, Virginia 20132 Phone: 540-338-9896

www.yourfamilymed.com

Loudoun County Seasonal & Ongoing Events

here is no shortage of community events to get you and your family out of the house and exploring Loudoun County. Some annual festivals have been happening for decades and others are new to the scene—all are worth a visit.

Rt. 9, Hillsboro

January

March

Loudoun Grown Expo, downtown Purcellville Morven Park Winter Open House, Leesburg YMCA Chocolates Galore! West Belmont Place at the National Conference Center, east of Leesburg

Hunt Country Winter Antiques Show, Hill School, Middleburg Martin Luther King, Jr. Day March and Celebration, Leesburg New Year’s Day Rotary Resolution 10K Race and Fun Run, Ida Lee Park, Leesburg Route 9 Barrel Tasting, Participating Wineries Along

Lovettsville Oktoberfest September

Inova Loudoun Hospital Ladies Board Rummage Sale - October

Loudoun’s German settlement celebrates Oktoberfest in Bavarian style, with a top-notch oompah band and lots of other musical offerings, craft beers, German cuisine, vendors, kinderfest kids’ fair and more. Locals gather the evening before the main event for a new tradition: Friday night Rocktoberfest featuring local rockers.

Waterford Homes Tour and Crafts Exhibit - October

This is truly the mother of all rummage sales. Shoppers at Morven Park’s Equestrian Center will find every barn packed to the rafters with clothing, books, holiday décor, toys, furniture, dishes and practically everything in between. Ladies Board members spend weeks ahead of the sale gathering and sorting donated goods for the event, and every penny generated benefits the group’s community projects.

Crisp fall weather in the picturesque village of

The 71st Waterford Fair includes top juried crafters from around the country, tours of the village’s historic private homes, music, food and more.

Bluemont Fair - September

Bluemont makes for a great weekend outing. Highlights include an ever-larger children’s fair, wine tasting area, train exhibit, art show, great music and great food.

Next year will mark the ninth installment of this popular self-guided tour, which promises intimate glimpses into the working space of

Heading into its 43rd year, the Lucketts Fair is a favorite for families and music lovers. Worldclass bluegrass is the event’s signature, but it also features vendors, antiques, great food and lots for the little ones.

Continued on Next Page

Western Loudoun Artist Studio Tour - June

Lucketts Fair - August

Hunt Country Stable Tour, Middleburg-Upperville area Loudoun Public Schools Arts Festival, Dulles Town Center, Sterling Loudoun Sketch Club Show, Leesburg

see any time of year, but these two self-guided tours promise an up-close look at many of the farms and businesses involved in the trade. During the Spring Farm Tour, visitors will see lots of baby animals and enjoy some of the first produce of the year. Participants of the fall installment enjoy stunning views of the changing leaves, freshly pressed cider and oodles of fat, orange pumpkins aching to be carved.

many of Loudoun’s talented fine artists. Not only do you get to visit artists’ creative inner sanctums, many spots feature artists at work, discussing their methodology and demonstrating their craft. There’s a lot of art for sale, too, and visitors are certainly encouraged to take home a memento of their tour. It’s a bit like a magician letting you in on a cool trick that can be appreciated, but never duplicated.

May

Continued from Page 38

Annual Easter Egg Hunt & Marshmallow Harvest, Great Country Farms, Bluemont Ida Lee Easter Egg Hunt, Ida Lee Park, Leesburg Spring Bling Hometown Arts and Crafts Show, Ida Lee Recreation Center, Leesburg Spring Horse Trials, Morven Park Equestrian Center Piedmont Point-to-Point, Salem Race Course, Upperville

Antiques Heyday Market, 4-H Fairgrounds, Dry Mill Road, west of Leesburg Easter at Morven Park, Leesburg Fairfax Hunt Point-to-Point Races, Morven Park Equestrian Center Garden Club of Virginia’s Historic Garden Week, Upperville and Leesburg Leesburg Flower & Garden Festival, downtown Leesburg Loudoun Hunt Point-to-Point, Oatlands Middleburg Hunt Point-to-Point, Glenwood Park, north of Middleburg Middleburg Spring Races, Glenwood Park Oatlands Open for Season, Oatlands Historic House & Gardens

Popular Events

April

February

Orange County Hunt Point-To-Point, Locust Hill Farm, Middleburg Oatlands Spring Gala, Oatlands Historic House & Gardens Oatlands Teas (through December), Oatlands Historic House & Gardens Shakespeare in the Burg, Middleburg VADA/NOVA Spring Dressage Show, Morven Park Equestrian Center

O U D

VILLAGE RUN

NEW MODEL GRAND OPENING!

Luxury Homes with Main Level Bedroom and Bath Available

Priced from the Upper $500’s. 703-764-5462

MARRWOOD

NEW MODEL GRAND OPENING!

Large Homesites with Main Level Bedroom and Bath Available

walk ride

SINGLE FAMILY HOMES

Priced From the Mid $600’s. 703-764-5414

CEDARWOOD Luxury Homes Featuring 1-level Living

703-764-5482

So much to see and so much to do all right here!

TOWNHOMES AND VILLAS

TOWNE CENTRE CROSSING GRAND CLOSE-OUT!

2-level Villas with 2-car Garages Main Level Suites Available

Priced From the Low $400’s. 703-764-5492

Enjoy award-winning Stone Ridge with schools right in the neighborhood from Toddler to Teen! Then walk to the all-new State-of-the-Art Gum Spring Library! And there’s plenty of time to relax at the Community Clubhouse with Fitness Center, Pools and Tennis, as well as Trails and Parks with activities all year round. And the local Village Center offers Shopping, Dining & Entertainment for everyone!

VILLAGE SQUARE GRAND CLOSE-OUT!

3-level Townhomes with 2-car Garages

Priced From the Low $400’s. 703-764-5493

CEDARWOOD

NEW VILLA MODEL GRAND OPENING! 2-level Villas with 2-car Garages

Priced From the Low $400’s. 703-764-5482 CONDOS

CENTRE PARK AT WESTEND NEW MODEL GRAND OPENING! Luxury Elevator Garage Condos

Priced From the Low $300’s. 703-764-5487

Prices, terms and offers subject to change without notice. See Sales Manager for details.10/14.

StoneRidgeVA.com

w ww.le es b u rgto day.com • Thursda y, Se pt e mbe r 2 5, 20 1 4

COMING SOON!

VanMetreHomes.com

39 SRP-A-14-039 GuidLoudoun_9'75x6'875c_APPROVED REVISED.indd 1

9/22/14 1:33 PM

Loudoun Spring Farm Tour, western Loudoun Strawberry Jubilee U-Pick Fest, Great Country Farms, Bluemont Town of Leesburg Memorial Day Observance, Courthouse Square, Leesburg Virginia Foxhound Club Hound Show, Morven Park Equestrian Center Virginia Gold Cup, Great Meadows, The Plains

Neurology Associates SArBjoT S. DuLAI, M.D. Board Certified in Neurology Fellowship Trained in Epilepsy, Neuromuscular Disorders, EEG, and EMG/NCS.

June

Cajun Festival & Crawfish Boil, Breaux Vineyards, Hillsboro Leesburg Car Show, Leesburg Loudoun Benefit Horse Show, location TBA Loudoun Library Foundation Book Sale, Leesburg Northern Virginia Brewfest, Morven Park, Leesburg Upperville Colt and Horse Show, Upperville Show Grounds off Rt. 50 Western Loudoun Artists Studio Tour, Western Loudoun County

Treat: d n a e aluat v E We Stroke, TIA, Seizures, Epilepsy, Syncope, Headaches, Migraines, Concussion, Dizziness, Vertigo, Balance Disturbances, Memory Loss, Dementia, Alzheimer’s, Tremor, Parkinson’s, MS, Bell’s Palsy, Facial Pain, Movement Disorders, Neck Pain, Back Pain, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Weakness, Numbness, Nerve Entrapments, Neuropathy, Sleep Disorders.

Accepting New Patients • All Major Insurance Plans Accepted • Phone 703-726-6393

19415 Deerfield Avenue, Suite 310, Lansdowne, VA 20176 www.neurologyassociatesva.com

Complete Neurological Care Neurology Associates graphic standards

Colors: CMYK blue = 100C, 90M, 10Y, 0K green = 75C, 5M, 100Y, 0K RGB blue = R35, G64, B143 green = R64, G174, B73

Please use logo against white or very light background (lighter than 30% black). Do not change colors or type font. A version of the logo may be used in black and white. This is to be used only when necessary.

Pantone blue = PMS 2746 green = PMS 354

Blackberry Bonanza, Great Country Farms, Bluemont Bluemont Concert Series, South Madison Street, Middleburg Four Seasons of Oatlands Art Show and Sale, Oatlands Historic House & Gardens Independence Day Celebration, Franklin Park, Purcellville Independence Day Celebration, Parade & Fireworks, Ida Lee Park, Leesburg July 4th Celebration, Middleburg Community Center July 4th Parade, Pride of Purcellville, Purcellville Key West Fest, Breaux Vineyards, Hillsboro Loudoun County Fair, Loudoun County Fairgrounds, Dry Mill Road, west of Leesburg Lovettsville Independence Day Celebrations, Lovettsville Ol’ Time 4th of July Celebration, Claude Moore Park, Sterling Purcellville Wine and Food Festival, downtown Purcellville Summer Dressage Classic, Morven Park Equestrian Center Tea with Artists, Oatlands Historic House and Gardens

August

Dog Days Sunflower & Peach Festival, Great Country Farms, Bluemont Epicurience Virginia, Morven Park Lucketts Fair, Lucketts Community Center Middleburg Summer Sidewalk Sale, Middleburg Summer Fling Dressage, Morven Park Equestrian Center

September

U G ww w. le es burgt oda y.co m • Thur sda y, Se pte mbe r 25, 201 4

July

Specializing in Gynecology, Obstetrics and Infertility In-office Sonograms, Minimally Invasive Surgery, Essure and Novasure Procedures

Anne B. Brown, M.D., FACOG Jane D. Allen, M.D., FACOG Cathleen S. Mills, M.D., FACOG Gillian A. Jacob, M.D., FACOG Erin P. Young, ANP-BC Leesburg Office

161 Ft. Evans Rd., NE, Suite 320 Leesburg, VA 20176 Phone: 703-777-5111 Fax: 703-777-3263

Sterling Office

46179 Westlake Dr., Suite 240 Sterling, VA 20165 Phone: 703-430-7770 Fax: 703-430-6480

Aldie Mill Art Show and Sale, Aldie Mill Autumn Apple Festival, Loudoun Heritage Farm Museum, Sterling Autumn Arts & Crafts Festival, Claude Moore Park, Sterling Big Dig Fresh Potatoes, Great Country Farms, Bluemont Bluemont Fair, Bluemont Cider Festival, Great Country Farms, Bluemont Corn Maize, Temple Hall Regional Park and Farm, off Rt. 15 north of Leesburg Dulles Day Plane Pull, Washington/Dulles International Airport Leesburg Airshow, Leesburg Executive Airport Leesburg Fine Art Festival, downtown Leesburg Lucketts Pet Show, Lucketts Community Center Middleburg Classic Horse Show, Morven Park Equestrian Center, Leesburg Middleburg Horse Trials, Glenwood Park Oktoberfest and Volksmarch, Lovettsville Pancake Breakfast & Potato Harvest, Great Country Farms, Bluemont Sept. 11 Remembrances, Leesburg, Lovettsville, Purcellville Doukénie Fall Concert, Doukénie Winery, Purcellville VADA/NOVA Dressage Show, Morven Park Equestrian Center

October

Air & Scare, Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center, Dulles Aldie Harvest Festival, Aldie Corn Maize, Temple Hall Regional Park and Farm, off Rt. 15 north of Leesburg Fall Festival by Joshua’s Hands, Guthrie’s Farm, Waterford Fall Fox Faire, Middleburg Community Center Fall Pumpkin Festival, Great Country Farms, Bluemont Fine Vine Festival, Tarara Winery, Lucketts Hot Dog It’s Halloween, Middleburg Community Center Inova Loudoun Hospital Ladies Board Rummage Sale, Morven Park Equestrian Center, Leesburg International Gold Cup, Great Meadow, The Plains Loudoun Fall Farm Color Tour, western Loudoun

Leesburg Hauntings Tours, Loudoun Museum Leesburg Kiwanis Halloween Parade, downtown Leesburg Middleburg Film Festival, Middleburg Middleburg Kennel Club All Breed Dog Show, Oatlands Historic House & Gardens Morven Park Fall Horse Trials, Morven Park Equestrian Center Mosby Heritage Area Association Civil War Weekend Conference, Middleburg Norton Wine & Bluegrass Festival, Chrysalis Vineyards, Middleburg Oatlands Annual Harvest Festival, Oatlands Historic House & Gardens Oatlands Paranormal Tours, Oatlands Historic House & Gardens Pumpkin Harvest, Great Country Farms, Bluemont Pumpkin Patch, Temple Hall Regional Park and Farm Pumpkinville, Leesburg Animal Park, Rt. 15, south of Leesburg SterlingFest, Sterling Town-Wide Tag Sale, throughout Purcellville Virginia Fall Races, Glenwood Park, Middleburg Waterford Homes Tour and Crafts Exhibit, Waterford

November

Annual Christmas Shop, Emmanuel Church, Middleburg Christmas at Oatlands, Oatlands Historic House & Gardens; includes holiday teas, Saturday evening Candlelight Tours (through December) Freeze Your Gizzard 5K Race, Ida Lee Park Loudoun Sketch Club Show Fall Show and Sale, Hillsboro VADA/NOVA Dressage Schooling Show, Competition, Morven Park Equestrian Center Lovettsville Veterans Day Ceremony, Lovettsville

December

Christmas at Oatlands; candlelight and daytime tours, teas, Oatlands Historic House & Gardens Christmas Craft Show, Hillsboro Christmas Tree Lighting , Purcellville Christmas Parade and Trolley Tours, Purcellville Christmas In Middleburg; Middleburg Hunt Parade and Christmas Parade, Middleburg Davis Mansion Holiday Tours, Morven Park, Leesburg Four Seasons of Oatlands Small Works Art Show and Sale, Oatlands Historic House & Gardens Holiday Arts and Crafts Show, Ida Lee Park Holidays in Leesburg, Parade and tree lighting, downtown Leesburg Lovettsville Christkindlmarkt, Lovettsville Game Protective Association Middleburg Christmas Arts & Crafts Show, Middleburg Community Center Middleburg Garden Club Greens Show, Emmanuel Church, Middleburg Sterling Christmas Bazaar, Sterling

Ongoing Events Concerts, Art: Bluemont Concert Series Summer Concerts, Loudoun Master Singers, Loudoun Chorale, Loudoun Lyric Opera, Loudoun Symphony, Loudoun Community Band and Loudoun Symphonic Bands, Waterford Concert Series, Hillsboro Concert Series, Lucketts Bluegrass, Acoustic on the Green, Leesburg First Friday, George Washington University and Loudoun Arts Council art exhibits, Round Hill arts Center, Arts in the Village Gallery, winery weekend concerts, Village at Leesburg Summer Concerts, One Loudoun Summer Concerts. Drama: The Growing Stage, Sterling Playmakers, Middleburg Players, Tally Ho Theatre, Franklin Park Performing and Visual Arts Center, Loudoun Ballet Company, Loudoun Very Special Arts, Not Just Shakespeare, Pickwick Players, Piedmont Arts Foundation, StageCoach Theatre Company, Theaterpalooza/Walker Performing Arts, and Waddell Theater. Country Dances: Bluemont Country Dances, Bush Tabernacle/Purcellville Skating Rink (Oct.-May). Historic House Museums: Oatlands Historic House & Gardens south of Leesburg, April through December, including spring, fall and Christmas teas; Morven Park north of Leesburg on Rt. 15, April-Dec.; and Dodona Manor, Leesburg, limited visitation—weekend tours. Loudoun Farmers’ Markets: May-October: Ashburn, Middleburg, Cascades, Brambleton, Lovettsville Co-op, Hillsboro Farmers Market (2015 schedule TBA); MidJune-November: Farmer John’s Wayside Market; AprilNovember: Heider Farm Market & Country Store; MayNovember: Great Country Farms; year-round: Leesburg Farmer’s Market, Purcellville Farmers Market, Stoneybrook Farm Market, Hillsboro. Christmas In The Loudoun Valleys: trees and Christmas greeneries at Loudoun cut-your-own farms (Nov.-Dec.).

G U I D E T O L O

REALTOR®/Equal Housing Opportunity Each Office is Independently Owned and Operated

w ww.le es b u rgto day.com • Thursda y, Se pt e mbe r 2 5, 20 1 4

44675 Cape Court, #110, Ashburn, VA 20147

Integrity ~ Commitment ~ Dependability

charlierossi@soldbysue.com

(703) 340-8877

Associate Broker REALTOR®, GREEN, CDPE The Sue Smith Team

Charlie Rossi

open

Our little scholars feel confident and prepared for school and life!

Leesburg Open Arm s!

818 S. King Street, Leesburg | www.leesburgopenarms.org

“Discover Leesburg’s Hidden Treasure”

ww w. le es burgt oda y.co m • Thur sda y, Se pte mbe r 25, 201 4

(571) 223-6736

Fire-Rescue Chief: W. Keith Brower Jr. Address: 801 Sycolin Road, Suite 200, Leesburg, VA 20175 www.loudoun.gov/fire Administration: 703-777-0333 Fax: 703-771-5359 Non-Emergency Dispatch: 703-777-0637 Emergency: 911

.Full Day Kindergarten and P/T Enrichment Kindergarten .Infant Care (6 weeks- 18 months) .Toddlers to Pre-K .Before/After School

arms

Loudoun Fire-Rescue

ire and rescue services in Loudoun County are provided through a combination system that includes almost 550 career personnel, uniformed and civilian, and 800 active operational volunteers for fire and rescue and is led by Chief W. Keith Brower. Brower previously served as Loudoun County Fire Marshal before he was promoted to replace Chief Joseph Pozzo who left the county in 2010. Brower has more than 25 years of experience with the county’s system, and has served as a volunteer firefighter since 1973. The Department of Fire, Rescue and Emergency Management coordinates Fire and

the

Stations Aldie Fire and Rescue Company, Company 7 Established: 1955 39459 John Mosby Hwy. (Rt. 50) Aldie, VA 20105 Phone: 703-327-6712 www.aldiefire.org Arcola Pleasant Valley Fire and Rescue, Company 9 Established: 1957 24300 Gum Springs Road Chantilly, VA 20166 Phone: 703-327-2222 www.arcolavfd.org Ashburn Fire and Rescue, Company 6 Established: 1947 20688 Ashburn Road Ashburn, VA 20147 Phone: 703-729-0006 www.ashburnfirerescue.org Lansdowne Public Safety Center, Company 22 Opened: 2009 19485 Sandridge Way Leesburg, VA 20176 Phone: 571-258-3722 www.ashburnfirerescue.org Dulles South Safety Center, Station 19 Opened: 2007 25216 Loudoun County Pkwy. South Riding, VA 20152 Phone: 571-258-3719 www.loudoun.gov/fire

• • • • • • • •

CUSTOM WINDOW TREATMENTS INTERIOR DESIGN SERVICES UPHOLSTERY CUSTOM BEDDING FABRICS, TRIMS AND HARDWARE WALLPAPER HOME FURNISHINGS & ACCESSORIES HUNTER DOUGLAS

703.669.9622

18 Sycolin Rd, SE., Leesburg, VA 20175 www.draperyhousedesigncenter.com

Hamilton Fire, Company 5 Established: 1944 P.O. Box 44 39077 E. Colonial Hwy. Hamilton, VA 20158 Phone: 540-338-6001 www.hamiltonfire.org Hamilton Rescue, Company 17 Established: 1952 P.O. Box 111 39077 E. Colonial Hwy. Hamilton, VA 20158 Phone: 540-338-3111 www.hamiltonrescue.org

Emergency Medical Services, including emergency response, the administration and delivery of fire, EMS and related training, fire prevention and investigation, hazardous materials, wild land firefighting and swift water rescue. It operates from 19 stations, providing emergency response to Loudoun County and the seven incorporated towns, as well as neighboring jurisdictions through mutual aid agreements. During 2013, the department responded to more than 28,300 incidents. The department also provides administration of the E-911 emergency communications center, public education, and the coordination and mitigation of large-scale emergencies and disasters utilizing an “all hazards” approach. It is the mission of the combined Fire and Emergency Medical Services system to provide residents and visitors with efficient and costeffective fire protection, rescue and emergency medical services. The system also responds to and mitigates hazardous materials and related life safety and property threatening incidents, utilizing state-of-the art equipment and a staff of highly trained volunteer and career personnel located in strategically placed facilities throughout the county. It is a 24-hour-a-day, seven-days-a-week system. This year, the Board of Supervisors initiated a review of the combined system to look at ways the volunteer-career structure might

Leesburg Fire, Company 1 Established: 1863 215 Loudoun St. Leesburg, VA 20178 Phone: 703-777-1343 www.leesburgfire.org Leesburg Fire, Company 20 Established: 1863 61 Plaza St. NE Leesburg, VA 20176 Phone: 703-771-9103 www.leesburgfire.org Loudoun County Rescue (Leesburg), Company 13 Established: 1952 P.O. Box 1178 143 Catoctin Circle SE Leesburg, VA 20177 Phone: 703-777-7185 or 703-777-8088 www.loudounrescue.org

Continued on Next Page

Philomont Fire and Rescue, Company 8 Established: 1955 36560 Jeb Stuart Road Philomont, VA 20131 Phone: 540-338-6506 www.philomontvfd.org Purcellville Fire, Company 2 Established: Early 1900s 500 N. Maple Ave. Purcellville, VA 20134 Phone: 540-338-5961 www.purcellvillefire.org Purcellville Rescue, Company 14 Established: 1969 500 N. Maple Ave. Purcellville, VA 20134 Phone: 540-338-4706 www.purcellvillerescue.org

Lovettsville Fire & Rescue, Company 12 Established: 1966 12837 Berlin Turnpike Lovettsville, VA 20180 Phone: 540-822-5258 www.lovettsvillevfr.org

Round Hill Fire and Rescue, Company 4 Established: Early 1900s P.O. Box 145 4 Main St. Round Hill, VA 20141 Phone 540-338-7982 www.roundhillvfd.org

Lucketts Fire & Rescue, Company 10 Established: 1960 42367 Lucketts Road Lucketts, VA 20176 703-777-9344

Sterling Fire, Company 11 Established: 1966 104 Commerce St. Sterling, VA 20164 Phone 703-430-7010 www.sterlingfire.org

Middleburg Fire and Rescue, Company 3 Established: 1936 P.O. Box 122 910 West Washington St. Middleburg, VA 20117 Phone: 540-687-3001

Sterling Fire, Company 18 Established: 1997 46700 Middlefield Drive Sterling, VA 20165 Phone: 703-430-4013 www.sterlingfire.org

Moorefield Fire and Rescue, Company 23 Opened: 2009 43495 Old Ryan Road Ashburn, VA 20148 Phone: 703-726-1583

Sterling Rescue, Company 15 Established: 1964 P.O Box 108 104 Commerce St. Sterling, VA 20164 Phone 703-430-1780 www.sterlingrescue.com

Neersville Fire & Rescue, Company 16 Established: 1976 11762 Harpers Ferry Road Purcellville, VA 20132 Phone: 540-668-6974

Sterling Rescue, Company 25 Established; 1997 46700 Middlefield Drive Sterling, VA 20165 Phone 703-430-4013 www.sterlingrescue.com

be improved. The recommendations from that review are expected to come before the board this fall. The Fire Marshal’s Office seeks to provide a safe working and living environment for residents, workers and travelers within Loudoun County. It investigates the origin and cause of fire- and explosive-related incidents as well as offenses related to threats to burn and/or bomb, the release of hazardous materials, juvenile fire-setter intervention, proactive public fire and life safety education programs, rapid and professional emergency response and reduction of fire risk through abatement of common fire prevention code violations. The office is organized in three primary sections: Fire and Life Safety Education, Fire Prevention Code Enforcement and Investigations. There are several special operational programs, including the Bomb Squad and the Canine Program. The fire-rescue system also has a variety of educational outreach programs and resources for residents, including on fire prevention and smoke alarms, and children’s programs. The department has implemented the “Put A Finger On It!” campaign, designed to educate residents about the importance of smoke alarms in their homes. Fire-rescue personnel system will visit residents’ homes to offer a free smoke detector check, as well as provide additional fire safety information, and will replace batteries and provide or replace smoke alarms if needed. More information can be found on the department’s website. The county has a storied volunteer firefighter and rescue history. Records show that in 1803, Leesburg created the first pre-fire company with a bucket brigade known as the “Star Company.” In 1863, the group organized itself and changed its name to the Leesburg Fire Company. Now the county’s fire-rescue system is a combination of volunteer and career personnel run out of 19 stations across the county and uses hundreds of fire and rescue apparatus.

U I D E T O L D O U N

Celebrating 35 years of Educational Excellence

Challenging Minds & Building Character Since 1980

County Christian sChool spiritually, academically, physically, and socially

21673 Beaumeade Cir., Suite 600, Ashburn, VA 20147 703-729-5968 | www.countychristianschool.org

w ww.le es b u rgto day.com • Thursda y, Se pt e mbe r 2 5, 20 1 4

Home of the Catamounts NVIAC 2014 Boys Basketball, Girls Cross Country & Girls Soccer Champions

Loudoun’s Parks & Recreational Facilities

oudouners are fortunate to have many spots to enjoy a picnic, work on personal health, take a hike or jump in for a swim. Many of the facilities that provide these amenities also offer classes, fitness instruction, childcare and other services. Below, find a geographical listing of municipal recreational facilities located throughout Loudoun.

Key:

NVRPA: Northern Virginia Regional Park Authority www.nvrpa.org 703-352-5900, feedback@nvrpa.org TOL: Town of Leesburg www.leesburgva.gov 703-777-2420, Parks Manager Doug Fulcher, dfulcher@leesburgva.gov

PRCS: Loudoun County Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Services www.loudoun.gov/prcs 703-777-0343, prcs@loudoun.gov NPS: National Park Service www.nps.gov TOP: Town of Purcellville www.purcellvilleva.gov 703-338-7421

Ashburn • Ashburn Park (PRCS) 16 acres: 43645 Partlow Road • Beth Miller Park (PRCS) 9 acres: 20270 Leier Place • Bles Park (PRCS)

Countywide Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail (NPS, PRCS, NVRPA) www.nps.gov/pohe W&OD Trail (NVRPA) www.nvrpa.org/park/w_od_railroad 703-729-0596

TORH: Town of Round Hill www.roundhillva.org 540-338-7878 TOH: Town of Hamilton www.town.hamilton.va.us 540-338-2811, hamilton.va@comcast.net

124 acres: 44830 Riverside Parkway • Brambleton Fields Site (PRCS, NVRPA) 22389 Belmont Ridge Road • Brambleton Regional Park (NVRPA) 450 acres: 42180 Ryan Road, 703-327-3403 • Chick Ford Field and Ryan Bickel Field (PRCS) 21594 Ashburn Village Blvd. • Edgar Tillet Memorial Park (PRCS) 51 acres: 21561 Belmont Ridge Road • Greg Crittenden Memorial Park (PRCS) 16 acres 21401 Windmill Drive, Ashburn Farm • Lyndora Park (PRCS) 17 acres: 43624 Lucketts Bridge Circle, Loudoun Valley Estates • Ray Muth Sr. Memorial Park (PRCS) 17 acres: 20971 Marblehead Drive • Trailside Park (PRCS) 20 acres: 20375 Claiborne Parkway, Ashburn Farm Dulles South •Byrne’s Ridge Park (PRCS) 26 acres: 24915 Mineral Springs Circle, Aldie • Conklin Park (PRCS) 30 acres: 25701 Donegal Drive, South Riding Hamilton • Hamilton Community Park (Town of Hamilton) 4.8 acres: 31 West Colonial Drive, 540-338-2811 Lansdowne •Elizabeth Mills Riverfront Park (PRCS) 122 acres: 44105 Heron Way • Kephart Bridge Landing (PRCS)

ww w. le es burgt oda y.co m • Thur sda y, Se pte mbe r 25, 201 4

Luxury in Loudoun!

hether it’s a picnic lunch at the playground, a scenic stroll down the garden path, or a relaxing dip in the pool, you’ll find the luxury lifestyle you’ve always wanted at The Preserve at Goose Creek. This spectacular community includes a clubhouse, community center, fitness center, swimming pool, playground, picnic area, tot lot and walking trails—and it’s located in Ashburn, Loudon County, Virginia, ranked in the top 30 places to live in 2012 by CNN Money Magazine! Whether you choose a townhome style condo, a villa or single family home, your gorgeous home comes with Everything’s Included®! – all the most desired luxury features at no additional cost!

Townhome Style Condos from the mid $300’s

• 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, up to 2,306 sq. ft. • Open great room designs, expansive windows, hardwood floors, gourmet kitchen with stainless appliances, and home automation

Villas from the mid $500’s

• 4 bedrooms, up to 3.5 baths, up to 4,829 sq. ft. • Options available (per plan): rec rooms, dens, flex rooms, wet bars

Single Family Homes from the mid $600’s

• 4-5 bedrooms, up to 4.5 baths, up to 4,451 sq. ft. • Options available (per plan) include a rec room, flex room, sunroom

E V E R Y T H I N G ’S INCLUDED HOMES

BEAUTIFULLY DECORATED SINGLE-FAMILY & CONDOMINIUM MODEL HOMES! E V E R Y T H I N G ’S INCLUDED HOMES

877-785-3662 • LENNARHOMESVA.COM E V E R Y T H I N G ’S INCLUDED HOMES

42578 Ash Tree Drive, Ashburn, VA 20148

*See New Home Consultant for Details. Price subject to change without notice. Copyright©2014 Lennar Corporation. Lennar and the Lennar logo are registered service marks of Lennar Corporation and/or its subsidiaries. 8/14

0713_GooseCreek_Ashburn_H_4c_2.indd 2

9/9/14 12:20 PM

43942 Riverpoint Drive Leesburg • Ball’s Bluff Regional Park (NVRPA) 223 acres: terminus of Ball’s Bluff Road off Battlefield Parkway, 703-779-9372 www.nvrpa.org/park/ball_s_bluff • Banshee Reeks Nature Preserve (PRCS) 725 acres: 21085 The Woods Road, 703-669-0316 www.bansheereeks.org •Brandon Park (TOL) 3 acres: 878 Harrison St. SE • Carrvale Park (TOL) 4 acres: 919 Marshall Drive NE • Catoctin Skate Park (TOL) 141 Catoctin Circle SE, 703-777-8837 • Edwards Landing Park (TOL) 32 acres: 1200 Tennessee Drive • Evergreen Mills Equestrian and Hiking Trail (PRCS) 21332 The Woods Road Currently closed due to landfill expansion construction. • Foxridge Park (TOL) 9 acres: 525 Catoctin Circle SW • Freedom Park (TOL) 20 acres: 101 Colonel Grenata Circle SE, near J.L. Simpson Middle School • Georgetown Park (TOL) .5 acres: 221 S. King St. •Greenway Park (TOL) 4 acres: 103 Shade Tree Way SW •Hal and Berni Hanson Regional Park 257 acres: Evergreen Mills Road Under development •Ida Lee Park/Recreation Center (TOL) 60 Ida Lee Drive, NW, off Rt. 15 north •Keep Loudoun Beautiful Park (PRCS) 3 acres: 43055 Golf Course Road • Olde Izaak Walton Park/Leesburg Dog Park (TOL/ volunteers) 21 acres: 850 Davis Court SE • Philip A. Bolen Memorial Park (PRCS) 405 acres: 42405 Claudia Drive • Potomac Crossing Park (TOL) 8 acres: 508 Shanks Evans Road • Raflo Park (TOL) 3 acres: 345 Harrison St. SE •Red Rock Wilderness Overlook Regional Park (NVRPA) 67 acres: 43098 Edwards Ferry Road • Robinson Park (TOL) 10 acres: 345 Plaza St. NE •Rotary Park (TOL) 1 acre: 22 North St. SE • Temple Hall Farm Regional Park (NVRPA) 286 acres: 15855 Limestone School Road • Tuscarora Creek Park (TOL) 29 acres: 425 Solitude Court SE • Veterans Park At Ball’s Bluff (TOL) 86 acres: 42314 Balls Bluff Road, adjacent to Ball’s Bluff Regional Park Lovettsville • Lovettsville Community Park 91 acres: Broad Way at Milltown Road Under development Lucketts • Lucketts Community Park (PRCS) 10 acres: 14560 James Monroe Hwy. • White’s Ford Regional Park (NVRPA) 245 acres: off Hibler Road northeast of Leesburg Middleburg/Aldie • Aldie Mill Historic Park (NVRPA) 39401 John Mosby Hwy. • Gilbert’s Corner Regional Park (NVRPA) 39401 John Mosby Hwy. • Mickie Gordon Memorial Park (PRCS) 49 acres: 22670 Carter’s Farm Lane • Mt. Zion Historic Park (NVRPA) 7 acres: 40309 John Mosby Hwy. Neersville • Blue Ridge Center for Environmental Stewardship (independent nonprofit) 893 acres: 11661 Harpers Ferry Road, 540-668-7640 www.blueridgecenter.org •Nell Boone Park (PRCS) 3 acres: 11756 Harpers Ferry Road Purcellville • Fireman’s Field (TOP) 12 acres: 250 South Nursery Ave. • Franklin Park (PRCS) 203 acres: 17501 Franklin Park Drive • Maré Pocket Park (TOP) East Main Street Round Hill/Bluemont • Blue Ridge Regional Park (NVRPA) 168 acres: 19178 Blue Ridge Mountain Road • Loudoun Street Park (TORH) 1.5 acres: 3 East Loudoun Street •Woodgrove Park (PRCS) 30 acres: 17020 Evening Star Drive Sterling • Algonkian Regional Park (NVRPA) 800 acres: 47001 Fairway Drive, off Cascades Parkway •Gwen Thompson Briar Patch Park (PRCS) 5 acres: 21660 Sterling Blvd., Sterling Park •Claude Moore Park (PRCS) 357 acres: 21544 Old Vestals Gap Road • Claude Moore Recreation Center (PRCS) 46105 Loudoun Park Lane, Claude Moore Park • Countryside Park (PRCS) 1 acre: 20756 Countryside Blvd. •Potomack Lakes Sportsplex (PRCS) 47 acres: 20280 Cascades Parkway

Business Card Corner

Phone: 703-771-8831

www.leesburgtoday.com

8FEEJOH #JSUIEBZ PS )PMJEBZ (SFBU .VTJD r 1SPGFTTJPOBM 4FSWJDF 4QFDJBMJ[JOH JO 8FEEJOHT 3FDFQUJPOT 1MBOOJOH B 4QFDJBM &WFOU $BMM 6T 5PEBZ John Schrotel www.DJs2GO.com 703-346-4567 Licensed & Insured â&#x20AC;˘Fax: 703-444-2724

Lincoln Woodworking Full Service cabinet MakerS

Kitchens, Libraries & Entertainment Centers Kitchen, Bath & Basement Remodeling

cell: 703-431-2987

Professional custom build design

Kitchens â&#x20AC;˘ Baths â&#x20AC;˘ Finished Basements â&#x20AC;˘ Decks â&#x20AC;˘ Patios

D E

703-964-7397

hernandez@hcgeneralcontractor.com www.HCGENERALCONTRACTOR.COM

T O L O U

Free Estimates

Houses of Worship Join Us

Sunday 9:00 & 10:45am Saturday 6:30pm

44180 RIVERSIDE PARKWAY LANSDOWNE, VA 20176 703-770-8684

Visit our website for info on programming for all ages!

mbcloudoun.org

MCLEAN BIBLE CHURCH LOUDOUN CAMPUS

Free Estimates Fair Prices Serving No. VA â&#x20AC;&#x153;No job too big or too small.â&#x20AC;? Licensed/Insured

Phone: 703-771-8831

www.leesburgtoday.com

w ww.le es b u rgto day.com â&#x20AC;˘ Thursda y, Se pt e mbe r 2 5, 20 1 4

Phone: 703-437-3822 â&#x20AC;˘ Cell: 703-795-5621

â&#x20AC;˘ Driveways â&#x20AC;˘ exposeD aggregate â&#x20AC;˘ patios â&#x20AC;˘ Footings â&#x20AC;˘ slabs â&#x20AC;˘ stampeD ConCrete â&#x20AC;˘ siDewalks

Master electrician available You name it. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve probably done it!

Call Keith Woods 703-678-3620

John D. Streppa

703.585.6777

30 Years experieince

Unhappy with your water?

Painting, Plumbing, Drywall, Tile, Carpentry, Repairs & Remodeling, Electrical

Big John home RepaiR SpecialiSt

( ."/0 +,. .&2" 3/ 1%#%03)/. ).3/ 3(% (41#( !3 3(% 01.! 4 * -* !23%1 )'), 01), /1 -/1% 1+! 4 ).&/1-!3)/. !.$ 1%')231!3)/. -* - +&/% &)4 +,,+ 5 ,.+". ,# +&,+ +! &+$ 0/

( ."/0 +,. .&2" ,.+". ,# +&,+ +! &+$ 0/ &)4 5 * -* 5 ( ."/0 +,. .&2" ""/ 1.$ &.$&+& # 3 / &+0',%+)""/ 1.$ ,.$

GUIDETO TOLOUDOUN LOUDOUN2014 2014 GUIDE

w ww.lees om •• TThursda hu rs day, err 225 5 ,, 220 014 ww w .le es bburgtoday.c u rgt oda y .com y, Sep S e pttemb em be 14

OO U U N N

ADVANCED NETWORK SOLUTIONS 2 fresh daily, pasta, pizza, salads, chicken, seafood, steak LEARNINGRX 17 and veal. Extensive wine list, private dining, full service Why invest time, money & emotion trying to improve Advanced Network Solutions provides a wide range catering, patio dining and gluten-free menu. Open for ADVANCED NETWORK SOLUTIONS 2 catering, patio dining and gluten-free menu. Open for LEARNINGRX 17 learning & reading abilities & not get the best training of IT Products and Services. We provide IT Help Desk

46 46

Why invest time, money & emotion trying to improve Advanced Network Solutions provides a wide range lunch and dinner. possible? LearningRx trains for better, confident & (Remote and On-Site), Network Monitoring, Data Center lunch and dinner. learning & reading abilities & not get the best training of IT Products and Services. We provide IT Help Desk successful students of all ages. Co-Lo / Private Cloud Services, and more. possible? LearningRx trains for better, confident & (Remote and On-Site), Network Monitoring, Data Center ELITE SMILES DENTAL 10 ELITE DENTAL 10 successful students of all ages. Co-Lo / Private Cloud Services, and more. Did you SMILES know? At Elite Smiles Dental, we provide WHOLE PET CENTRAL 17 Did you know? At Elite Smiles Dental, we provide ABBEY DESIGN CENTER 3 outstanding ethical dental care in a patient centered We are an award-winning, locally owned business outstanding ethical dental care in a patient centered Extensive design center for flooring and complete 3 environment with a gentle touch. Come see the difference! WHOLE PET CENTRAL 17 ABBEY DESIGN CENTER the area’s finest selection of high-quality pet foods environment with a gentle touch. Come see the difference! with kitchen, bath & basement remodeling for complete Fairfax and We are an award-winning, locally owned business Extensive design center for flooring and at the most competitive prices. Locations include: Loudoun residences and remodeling businesses.for Free Measure, with the area’s finest selection of high-quality pet foods kitchen, bath & basement Fairfax and Ashburn, andprices. Rockville. LEESBURG VETERINARY HOSPITAL 10 the most Herndon competitive Locations include: Free Design LEESBURG VETERINARY HOSPITAL 10 at Loudoun residences and businesses. Free Measure, Did you know…besides treating cats and dogs, Ashburn, Herndon and Rockville. Did you know…besides treating cats and dogs, Free Design Leesburg Veterinary Hospital offers a wide variety of ALLUSIONS & MORE 18 Leesburgservices Veterinary Hospital offerscare, a wide variety of US TAE KWON DO 5 veterinary including exotic behavioral We refinish cabinets by spraying a paint product veterinary including exotic care, behavioral ALLUSIONS & MORE 18 martial arts at USTMA requires more than5 training, andservices even acupuncture! USStudying TAE KWON DO resulting in a factory finish. Compare a piece of furniture We refinish cabinets by spraying a paint product resulting training, and even acupuncture! physical fitness. The Academy teaches that one of to any trim or molding in your home. Don’t devalue Studying martial arts at USTMA requires more than in a factory finish. Compare a piece of furniture to any trimyour the fundamental tenets of taekwondo theone ability most valuable in your home bythe hiring physical fitness. The Academy teaches is that of to AHT INSURANCE 10 orkitchen, molding the in your home. Don’troom devalue your kitchen, give back to thetenets community and serve and a painter. AHT INSURANCE 10 the fundamental of taekwondo is as theleaders ability to Did you know that AHT Insurance has been in most valuable room in your home by hiring a painter. contributors to the greater good of ouraslocal towns, Did you know that AHT Insurance has been in give back to the community and serve leaders and business and headquartered in downtown Leesburg, state, country and world. business and1921. headquartered in downtown contributors to the greater good of our local towns, Virginia since AHT has since grown to Leesburg, 4 locations OLDEMILL MILLFURNITURE FURNITUREAND ANDDESIGN DESIGN1919 OLDE Virginia since 1921. AHT has since to 4Places locations state, country and world. nation-wide and being named one ofgrown the Best to Our location offers customers a quaint, historic Our location offers customers a quaint, historic Mill nation-wide and being named of theBusiness! Best Places to Mill BATTERY WAREHOUSE 5 Work by Business Insurance andone Virginia which houses our furniture/accessories, and our which houses our furniture/accessories, and our Beyond Work by Business Insurance and Virginia Business! Did you know that Battery Warehouse has been 5 Beyond the Mill with Boutique, with fashion many new fashion BATTERY WAREHOUSE the Mill Boutique, many new trends/jewelry. powering up thethat lives of Loudoun County residents trends/jewelry. Mill was in 1902, charm and the Did you know Battery Warehouse has been for LOUDOUN COUNTY COMMUTER The Mill was builtThe in 1902, and built the historical gives more than 22 years? historical charm gives our beautiful furnishing/ powering up the lives of Loudoun County residents for LOUDOUN COUNTY COMMUTER our beautiful furnishing/accessories a unique experience SERVICES 11 from accessories unique experience from feedback we more than 22 years? feedback awe receive from our customers. We offer Did you know that you can ride a Loudoun County 11 receive from our customers. We offer an eclectic LOUDOUN FAMILY MEDICINE 5 SERVICES an eclectic selection of furnishings and accessories Did bus you to know that you can ride Line?? a Loudoun County the new Metro Silver selection of furnishings accessories within aOlde Primary care for entire family. Our mission is to within a relaxing, and very and personal environment. LOUDOUN FAMILY MEDICINE 5 Transit Transit bus to the new Metro Silver Line?? relaxing, very engaged personalin environment. provide compassionate and quality medical care to Mill staff areand always assisting withOlde any Mill staff are always engaged in assisting with any questions, patients of every age. Dr Anbarasan is a Board Certified THE RESTAURANT AT PATOWMACK questions, ranging from custom design in; furniture, fabs, HAPPY HOUND, THE DOG LIFESTYLE THE RESTAURANT AT PATOWMACK rugs ranging from custom design in; furniture, fabs, rugs to Family Physician. to custom made curtains. 12 custom made curtains. COMPANY 6 FARM FARM Enjoy an elegant dining experience in an inspiring 12 Did you know Happy Hound Lansdowne Enjoy an elegant dining experience in an Farm inspiring HAPPY HOUND, THEopened DOGinLIFESTYLE FLOW YOGA 20 environment. The Restaurant at Patowmack Town Center this past June? Stop in for wholesale food, FLOW environment. The Restaurant at Patowmack Farm The teamYOGA at Flow aims to make people happier and 20 invites you to participate in a culinary journey where COMPANY bakery treats, self-serve dog wash and lots more. Dogs 6 invites you to participate in a culinary journey where The team at Flow aims to of make people and healthier through the practice yoga. All arehappier welcome– nourishing your soul and exciting your palate in a Did you know Happy Hound opened in Lansdowne Welcome! healthier throughbeginner the practice ofmore yoga.advanced All are welcome– nourishing your soul and exciting your will palate in ayou from the absolute to the setting only Mother Nature could create leave Town Center this past June? Stop in for wholesale food, setting only Mother Nature could create will leave you from the absolute to the of more advanced practitioner. We offerbeginner a wide variety classes (over 90 with one of life’s most memorable experiences. bakery treats, self-serve dog wash and lots more. Dogs with one of life’s most memorable experiences. practitioner. We offer wide of classes (over 90 classes per week!) that acan suitvariety your mood, energy level BENITEZ LANDSCAPING 6 Welcome! classes per week!) that where can suit your energy and schedule. No matter you aremood, on your yoga level ENGLE PAXSON AND HAWTHORNE and schedule. matter we offer No a class forwhere you. you are on your yoga ENGLE PAXSON AND HAWTHORNE journey, TUSCARORA MILL 7 journey, we offer a class for you. BENITEZ LANDSCAPING 6 INSURANCE SERVICES 13 Award winning restaurant, café and bar serving INSURANCE SERVICES 13 Did you know that Engle, Paxson & Hawthorne VILLAGE AT LEESBURG 21 contemporary American fare in the comfortable setting of Did you know that Engle, Paxson & Hawthorne VILLAGE LEESBURG 21 MILL aTUSCARORA 19th century grain Mill. Specialties include superb bar 7 Insurance Services has consistently ranked as one Did you knowAT Village at Leesburg is home to Insurance Servicesinhas consistently ranked as one of the top agencies the country. They are a Best Did you know Village at Leesburg is home to Award winning restaurant, café and bar serving selections and extensive use of locally grown products. more than 50 shops, restaurants and entertainment of the top agencies in the country. They are a Best more than 50 shops, restaurantsevents and entertainment contemporary American fare in the comfortable setting of Practices agency! destinations, plus has year-round for you to Practices agency! destinations, plus has year-round events for you to a 19th century grain Mill. Specialties include superb bar enjoy? Details at VillageAtLeesburg.com Aselections DOGSand DAY OUT 8 extensive use of locally grown products. APPLE FEDERAL CREDIT UNION 14 enjoy? Details at VillageAtLeesburg.com Did you know that we are a huge Cage-Free dog APPLE FEDERAL CREDIT UNION 14 D.R. HORTON Apple FCU provides exclusive banking products for 22 daycare, boarding and grooming facility that is open Appleand FCUteachers - provides exclusive banking products for students at 22 Northern Virginia branches, D.R. HORTON 22 A DOGS OUT everyday with DAY overnight supervision, small, medium & 8 D.R. Horton® takes pride in being America’s #1 students and teachers at 22 Northern Virginia branches, D.R. Horton® takes America’s #1 Did you knowwith thatmulitdog we are adiscounts, huge Cage-Free dogtubs and provides access to 53,000+ ATMs nationwide and large playrooms self wash homebuilder 12 years in pride a row,inasbeing reported by Builder and provides accesssolutions. to 53,000+ ATMs nationwide and multiple FREE Mobile Visit www.AppleFCU.org. homebuilder 12 years in aFamily row, as reported by Builder daycare, boarding and grooming facility that is open and even serves cats too! Magazine. Offering Single Homes, Townhomes multiple FREE Mobile solutions. Visit www.AppleFCU.org. Magazine. Offering Single Family Homes, Townhomes and Active Adult Living throughout Virginia and everyday with overnight supervision, small, medium & and Active throughout Virginia and To Adult learn Living more, visit www.DRHorton.com! METRE 15 Maryland. large playrooms with mulitdog discounts, self wash tubs BLUE RIDGE VETERINARY ASSOCIATES 8 VAN Maryland. To learn more, visit www.DRHorton.com! VAN METRE 15 Van Metre Homes builds spaces in places that offer and even serves cats too! Did you know we are Loudoun County’s largest 24/7 Van Metre builds in places offer something for Homes everyone. As aspaces local builder, Vanthat Metre MORVEN PARK 23 facility offering affordable veterinary care? Surgery, something for everyone. As a local builder, Van good Metre Homes provides a great living environment that’s MORVEN PARK 23 Dentistry, MRI Imaging, convenient appointments 7 Morven Park offers educational and recreational BLUE RIDGE VETERINARY ASSOCIATES 8 forHomes a great living environment you inprovides every way. Find all of their locationsthat’s onlinegood programs Morven Park offers recreational days a week. Boarding & theCounty’s home oflargest the largest throughout itseducational 1,000 acresand of woodlands, Did you know we arefacility Loudoun 24/7 you in every way. Find all of their locations online atfor www.VanMetreHomes.com, download their new programs its 1,000 woodlands, K9 volunteer Veterinary blood bank & care? more? Surgery, pastures andthroughout open spaces as wellacres as itsofthree museums facility offering affordable veterinary at www.VanMetreHomes.com, download their new App, or visit Van Metre on Facebook, Houzz, Pinterest, pastures and open spaces as well as its three museums and sports/equestrian complex. Dentistry, MRI Imaging, convenient appointments 7 App, or visit Van Metre on Facebook, Houzz, Pinterest, Instagram, Youtube or Twitter. and sports/equestrian complex. days a week.MONTESSORI Boarding facility & the home of the largest KINCAID SCHOOL 8 Instagram, Youtube or Twitter. K9 volunteer Veterinary blood bank & more? Kincaid Montessori School (Programs/Ages: 6 weeks LANDSCAPING 23 WATERFORD FAIR 16 LOCUST LOCUST LANDSCAPING – K). Our Mission is to develop children with love, Did you know? We do patios and retaining walls, too!23 Historic Waterford welcomes FAIR visitors to the celebrated16 Did you know? We do patios and retaining walls, too! respect and independence, providingSCHOOL them with essential8 WATERFORD KINCAID MONTESSORI Waterford Tourwelcomes & Crafts Exhibit, 3 tocelebrated 5, with HistoricHomes Waterford visitorsOct to the learning tools in a caring and structured environment. Kincaid Montessori School (Programs/Ages: 6 weeks 23 finest American crafts, Civil War skirmishes, Waterford Homes Tour & Crafts Exhibit, Octhistoric 3 to 5, with OATLANDS – K). Our Mission is to develop children with love, OATLANDS 23 Did you know? Oatlands was given to the National home traditional music, food, wine, fun . finesttour, American crafts, Civil local War skirmishes, historic respect and independence, providing themAND with essential you know? wastogiven to thesince National TRAVINIA ITALIAN KITCHEN TrustDid in 1965 and hasOatlands been open the public home tour, traditional music, local food, wine, fun . learning tools in a caring and structured environment. Trust in 1965 and been open to theby public since Celebrate 50has years with Oatlands telling us WINE BAR 9 BLUEWAVE PERSONAL CARE 16 1966? 1966? Celebrate 50 Facebook years withpage Oatlands telling us your memories on our or viabyour website! Handcrafted contemporary American Italian. Made Did you know we have been serving Ashburn over 1016 your memories on our Facebook page or via our website! BLUEWAVE PERSONAL CARE TRAVINIA ITALIAN KITCHEN AND fresh daily, pasta, pizza, salads, chicken, seafood, steak years our guests a Professional Style at over an 10 Didproviding you know we have been serving Ashburn KELLER WILLIAMS - LISA CAMERON 24 and veal. Extensive Price! our Look. Feel.aBe Fantastic. Style at an years providing guests Professional WINE BAR wine list, private dining, full service 9 Affordable KELLER WILLIAMS - LISA CAMERON 24 Affordable Price! Look. Feel. Be Fantastic. Handcrafted contemporary American Italian. Made

GUIDE TO LOUDOUN 2014

LOUDOUN COUNTRY DAY

25 NICK’S TRAVERNA 32 KELLER WILLIAMS - BILL THOMAS 32 LOUDOUN HABITAT 33

Did you know that Loudoun Country Day School has been voted Best Private School in the “Best of” poll for over ten years. Please come visit and find out why! Schedule a Tour: www.LCDS.org

a genuine dedication to providing the highest quality commercial and residential landscape management, landscape construction, and snow removal services in Northern Virginia.

PAPA TONY’S TRATTORIA

25 CURIOSITY ZONE SCIENCE

LEESBURG CHRISTIAN SCHOOL 27

Blue Ridge Grill opened over 10 years ago serving high quality consistent food in a casual environment. With locations in Brambleton and Leesburg, BRG is consistently voted Loudoun County’s favorite dining establishment.

Did you know there are 3,466 patients waiting for an organ transplant in Virginia? Recycle Life’s mission is to help these patients through the transplant process. Recycle Life founders, dual transplant recipients, and Loudoun County residents; David Morgan & Juan Arevalo invite you to visit www.recyclelife.org to learn more and to see how you can help.

TW PERRY

RE/MAX CHARLIE ROSSI

OPEN ARMS - LEESBURG

Charlie Rossi served our country as an Army officer and Federal Operations Officer before becoming a Realtor. Charlie was voted the #1 Realtor in the Best of Loudoun 2012. Leesburg Open Arms is here to serve families of all faiths with the goal of providing a positive environment for every child to grow into that special, unique person that God so lovingly created.

LOUDOUN VALLEY ROOFING

30 BIRMINGHAM GREEN

HOUSE 42 36 DRAPERY Leesburg’s Hidden Treasure: The Drapery House Inc,

SILVER EAGLE GROUP

31 FINE LANDSCAPING

Silver Eagle Group, the top destination for all things firearms in Northern Virginia, offers three shooting ranges, a gun shop, firearms courses, large tactical facility, and a posh event lounge.

Maison Warehouse’s talented design team offers fabric, paint and color consultation, hand selected indoor and outdoor furniture and accessories, and classes and workshops for Chalk Paint® decorative paint by Annie Sloan, to help you redefine your home inside and out. Come in and visit us to see what great design is all about.

GEICO

INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE CENTER

31 MAHALO COVE

DESIGN HOUSE/OLD LUCKETTS STORE

Our signature Vintage Hip style is all about decorating with what you love. We love mixing the old with new, refinishing & repurposing, and finding creative ways to incorporate today’s design trends.

Enjoy great Polynesian cuisine with an island setting, enjoy nightly entertainment including live music, dancing, DJ’s & karaoke to billiards, gaming and sports- all under one roof at Mahalo Cove.

BLAKE LANDSCAPES, INC.

Blake Landscapes, Inc., is a locally owned and operated company built on a foundation of values and

offer a unique collection of fabrics, trim and hardware. Specializing in custom window treatments, blinds, shades and shutters, upholstery, bedding and soft furnishings.

EPLING

COUNTY CHRISTIAN

LENNAR HOMES

EYETOPIA

Celebrating 35 years of educational excellence! County Christian School is accredited by ACSI and a member of VCPE. We serves students 3-years old to 8th Grade, including I-20 and homeschool families. Your luxury lifestyle starts at The Preserve at Goose Creek, a spectacular resort community of single family, townhome style condos and villas style homes in Ashburn, Virginia.

w ww.le es b u rgto day.com • Thursda y, Se pt e mbe r 2 5, 20 1 4

BLUE RIDGE GRILL

RECYCLELIFE.ORG

Vino 9 is the hidden gem for the areas best selection of Beer & Wine. Live local music, great food, a one of kind fun unique atmosphere. Pets are welcome.

Did you know there are animals from around the world, just around the corner? Animal petting and feeding, pony rides, African serval cats, camels, zebras, lemurs & lots of fun!

VINO 9

LEESBURG ANIMAL PARK

Catoctin School of Music is passionate about music, education and sharing both in our community. We pair enthusiastic, knowledgeable instructors with each student, resulting in highly creative private lessons, classes, and special events.

Did you know we have a 8:1 student-to-faculty ratio? With smaller class sizes, teachers focus their attention on individual student needs, so the learning is authentic and customized. www.providenceacademyva.org

THE CATOCTIN SCHOOL OF MUSIC 41

PROVIDENCE ACADEMY

Sunfire Energy Solutions is your destination for stoves, fireplaces and all things to keep you warm this winter from the top manufacturers in the industry – located in Martinsburg, WV.

Did you know that Dr. Dulai is a board certified neurologist who has been providing excellent neurological care in Loudoun County for over 10 years.

LOUDOUN GYMNASTICS CENTER 27

ROACH ENERGY/ SUNFIRE

NEUROLOGY ASSOCIATES

Saint John’s Catholic Prep is a Catholic, coeducational, college-preparatory high school located in Buckeystown, MD. The school is dedicated to developing the whole student – mind, body, and spirit.

You may have not known that Capitol Sheds Inc. has sold 1000’s of out-door products across the USA at our on-line store: www.dresstheyard.com

At Capital Womens Care, we value our long-standing relationship with the families of this community. The health of the mothers, sisters, and daughters of these families is our primary concern. We strive to treat the whole person and create a partnership of health with her now and in the future.

SAINT JOHN’S CATHOLIC PREP

CAPITOL SHEDS

CAPITAL WOMANS CARE

Did you know Loudoun is a great place for skiers and snowboarders? There are 20 ski and snowboard areas within a 4 hour drive! Pro-Fit Ski & Mountain Sports has great ski gear and rentals for all ages and skill levels!

Did you know Leesburg Christian School was founded in 1969 to meet the educational needs of Loudoun County and surrounding areas. We are open to families of all backgrounds who want a Christian education for their children.

Stone Ridge, Loudoun County’s fastest growing community, features all-new elevator condos, villas, towns and a variety of Single Family Homes. Offering every amenity imaginable including the all-new Gum Spring Library. You can even walk to shopping and dining within the community! Visit www.StoneridgeVA.com.

PRO FIT SKI & SKATE

STONE RIDGE

Did you know that ShelfGenie designs, builds and installs custom pullout shelves for your existing cabinets and pantries? Free in-home design consultations. Locally owned & operated.

Did you know we have inspired 100,000+ curious kids ages 2-10 in our science parties, camps and classes since opening in 2005? Visit our award-winning kidsized science lab today! www.curiosityzone.com

Our team of Board-certified physicians and nurse practitioners bring a wealth of experience to the practice of family medicine, a specialty that provides comprehensive health care management for patients of all ages starting at birth.

SHELFGENIE

Ashburn and Leesburg’s original Pet Nutrition & Retail Store winning 12 recognized awards for Northern Virginia’s “#1 Pet Retailer”. Best selection...best prices! Locally owned and operated in Ashburn & Leesburg.

25 DOGGONE NATURAL

Did you know we are a non-profit cooperative selling fine and functional artwork by top local artists? Our 2,000+ sq ft gallery showcases work in diverse mediums, styles and prices.

ARTS IN THE VILLAGE

LEESBURG STERLING FAMILY 33 PRACTICE

ww w. le es burgt oda y.co m â&#x20AC;˘ Thur sda y, Se pte mbe r 25, 201 4 G