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ver the continued objections of nearby residents and despite a recommendation of denial from the Planning Commission, the Leesburg Town Council last week approved a rezoning application that clears the way for construction of a new corporate headquarters and light manufacturing plant in the Oaklawn development.

At the time of the vote, the identity of the company behind the fast-tracked application was kept secret. Town and county government representatives working with the state government to assemble an incentive package for the project were bound by a confidentially agreement to not reveal the name.

But after a week of area residents pressing the

Town Council for more information, the secret trickled out. If all goes as planned, K2M will be moving a short distance from Miller Driver to new quarters along the Dulles Greenway.

The name of the company began circulating in the days before the council’s 5-2 vote Aug. 12 to approve the rezoning. However, town leaders remained tight-lipped. It was a tiny notation on a public town document about the rezoning application that made reference to K2M. Repeated requests for comment from K2M were declined.

In addition to the rezoning, the council signed onto a Governor’s Development Opportunity Fund Grant Performance Agreement under which the town will waive $77,000 in land development fees and provide matching funds in the amount of $150,000 to

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Hundreds lined the streets of Leesburg Friday to welcome the annual America’s 9/11 Ride, with more than 1,000 motorcycle and emergency vehicles. Riders embarked on the three-day journey from Pennsylvania to New York City in honor of the victims of the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, 2001. See more photos, page 63.

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tarting with the first day of school Sept. 2, Loudoun County students who are caught with drugs or drug look-alikes will receive a lesser punishment.

In an ongoing effort to reform its student discipline model, Loudoun County Public Schools is decreasing the number of days students caught with drugs or imitation drugs for the first time are pulled out of their home school.

The regulation change—which was presented as an information item at the School Board’s meeting last Tuesday—will require first-time offenders of the drug policy to receive a 10-day out-of-school suspension followed by mandatory participation in a three-day

substance abuse program, called Insight.

Students who are caught distributing drugs would still be punished under the current drug procedure, which calls for a 10-day out-of-school suspension followed by 30 days at Douglass School in Leesburg.

Parents have voiced concerns in recent years about the harshness of punishments for students who are first-time offenders, or those who made errors of judgment or even accidents.

“The goal is to have the student out of school for a limited amount of time” but still enforce a consequence for violating school policy, Deputy Superintendent Ned Waterhouse told board members at the Aug. 12 meeting. “We think this is going to be better received in the community.”

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The event is a favorite of Greg Mihalik, a teacher at Discovery Elementary School in Ashburn. He tries to participate every year to do what he can for children in Loudoun’s YMCA. While some ran for the cause, others just ran for the enjoyment of it. Tatiana Sheptock is a member of the Potomac River Running team who often competes in the company’s fundraising events. “It’s a competition with myself…and it’s the best cardio you can get,” she said. Still, the community of runners all working together for a common cause, she said, is what inspires her to join the race every year.

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erri Breeden, the county’s new head of instruction, said it best.

While explaining the school district’s staffing model to the Loudoun County School Board, she noted “this information will be helpful with the budget season on its way.”

Then she looked around the boardroom at 8:30 p.m. Thursday and said, “Oh my gosh, it’s here.”

After wrapping up a tumultuous budget season in April, school leaders vowed to start putting the scaffolding for their next budget

together months earlier. Almost a full year before the start of the next fiscal year, they’re already making good on that promise.

During the board’s second FY16 budget work session Thursday, Superintendent Eric Williams, who’s been on the job six weeks, revealed a long list of budget estimates—projecting enrollment, expenditures and revenue increases—that help paint an early picture of what it will cost to operate the county’s public schools in the next fiscal year.

Crunching those rough estimates, senior staff members predict the school district could have up to $53.1 million in new spending for FY16.

The preliminary fiscal outlook includes

$17.3 million more to cover an estimated enrollment increase of 1,416 students; another $2.8 million to open Riverside High School in 2015 and a new elementary school in 2016; $5.7 million to pay for the restructured salary scale that the board adopted in April; $10.1 million in increased employee benefits; and $17.2 million if the board decides to give every employee a salary step increase. The outlook also predicts a $9 million boost in revenue from the state.

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ents can still work and know they have a safe place for their kids to go,” she said.

Runners of all ages took their mark, got set, and took off at 7:30 a.m., an early time to avoid the afternoon August heat, and made their way through downtown Leesburg and onto the W&OD Trail. Pugsley said part of what keeps racers coming back through the event’s 26-year history is Leesburg’s scenic landscapes and attractive weather.

The start/finish line was located on Harrison Street in front of Market Station. Volunteers from Harris Teeter passed out fruit and refreshments to exhausted runners just finishing up the race and LoCo Beans offered free coffee samples.

Sport and Spine Rehab, which specializes in chiropractic, physical therapy and rehabilitation services, offered runners free on-site sessions.

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ome 2,500 runners joined Sunday’s 26th annual NOVA Plastic Surgery Leesburg 20K/5K, presented by Harris Teeter to support the Loudoun County YMCA. “Not only is it a great time but anytime you can raise money for kids it’s worthwhile,” Ray Pugsley, owner of Potomac River Running who organized the event, said.

In years past, the race has raised more than $100,000 for the Loudoun YMCA. Laura Fearf, executive director of YMCA Loudoun, said the contributions help the organization continue its mission of promoting healthy lifestyles and social responsibility among families and the community through inclusiveness and equality. The donations provide financial assistance for children enrolled in summer day camps and after-school programs “so that par-

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s state leaders press the U.S. Supreme Court to quickly—and finally—rule on the constitutionality of Virginia’s same sex marriage prohibition, Circuit Court clerks across the commonwealth are preparing for a surge of wedding applications that could start at 8 a.m. Thursday.

For Loudoun’s Circuit Court Clerk Gary Clemens (R), that means digging some typewriters out of storage.

The 4th Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals last week refused to put on hold its order mandating acceptance of same-sex marriages in the jurisdictions under its authority—Virginia, West Virginia, Maryland, North Carolina and South Carolina—starting Aug. 21. Opponents of same-sex marriage appealed to the U.S.

Most importantly, Virginia’s Office of Vital Statistics, as of Tuesday afternoon, had not finalized the new marriage application form, which clerks are required by state code to use. That’s bad enough for most clerks who are waiting for the forms to be printed and shipped. However, Loudoun’s courts haven’t used a printed form in years. Instead, all marriage transactions are handled through automated computer systems. That means once the form becomes available, it will have to be digitized and added to the clerk’s computer system.

Clemens said he has a contractor standing by to complete the work, but can’t do anything yet.

Preparing for the possibility that the form can’t be added to the online system before Thursday, Clemens also is gathering typewriters that would be needed to fill out paper forms.

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Supreme Court to delay implementation of the ruling and Tuesday Attorney General Mark R. Herring (D) also filed a motion urging the high court to issue a stay until it rules on the constitutionality of the marriage ban.

Herring argued that allowing same sex couples to marry before the legal case is settled fully could cause more harm. “Although it is painful to keep Virginia’s same-sex couples and their children waiting any longer to enjoy the rights guaranteed by the Fourteenth Amendment, the rule of law requires that [the Supreme Court] be afforded the time needed to settle the question,” Herring wrote in his motion.

Without action by Chief Justice John Roberts, who has jurisdiction over emergency appeals from the 4th Circuit, county court clerks will be required to process same-sex marriage applications Thursday.

Clemens said the clerks face a logistical nightmare to comply with the ruling.

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director of the Loudoun Free Clinic, where she stayed for two and a half years. She has been director of operations under Executive Director Andy Johnston at Loudoun Cares for almost five years.

And it’s the hands-on nature of the work she will be doing at LIR that has her excited.

“I’ve missed that,” she said. “That’s important for the extrovert in me. I draw my energy from people.”

What she will bring to the job is what she has learned from Johnston, considered by many as the sage leader and advisor of Loudoun’s nonprofit human services world. “I learned from the best,” she said of Johnston’s emphasis on collaboration. That’s the real value of nonprofit collaboration with the private sector, and what has the most impact, she said.

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fter scrutinizing the applications of a strong field of candidates, the Loudoun Interfaith Relief board of directors has unanimously selected a veteran of Loudoun’s nonprofit community to head the county’s largest food pantry.

Jennifer Montgomery comes to the post after serving as director of operations for Loudoun Cares and, before that, as executive director of the Loudoun Free Clinic.

The nine-member board approved the recommendation of the Search Committee last week. Negotiations were finalized Friday.

“This is a fantastic opportunity for me—I’m over the moon,” Montgomery said Monday. To lead such a well-established organization—one that is a leader in the field of ensuring residents have food to serve their families—is amazing, she said. Montgomery said she was fortunate to do so after the operation had been well run

by Bonnie Inman, who stepped down as executive director May 30, for the past decade and by Maristeve Bradley in the interim period.

LIR President Lisa Karl, who served on the Search Committee, was equally excited by the choice. Noting the food pantry received about 30 résumés, most of them from Loudoun residents, Karl said the board was looking for an individual to lead the organization in the next phase of its development.

“The organization has grown tremendously” over the decade led by Inman, Karl said.

That growth leaves LIR poised to take the next step forward.

“We were looking for someone who is extremely strong in fundraising—that’s a big requirement; someone well connected to the community, good at writing and someone who has run a nonprofit before and knows the challenges of running a nonprofit, as opposed to a for-profit organization,” Karl said. She said running a nonprofit requires expertise in many fields, including personnel, marketing, community and public relations.

“Jennifer meets all those requirements in spades,” Karl said.

Montgomery’s career in the county has been multifaceted.

She is a Loudoun native who began working with Special Olympics in Loudoun. She holds a master’s degree in leisure management in Australia, worked for the Town of Leesburg, worked in advertising for Leesburg Today/Loudoun Business, then was involved with U.S. Eventing. Her entry into the nonprofit world began in earnest when she became executive

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he Frederick County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an early morning shooting in which a Loudoun deputy allegedly shot his 16-year-old daughter believing she was an intruder at their Winchester area home.

According to investigators, Easton McDonald, a sergeant with the Loudoun sheriff’s office, was getting ready for work around 3:30 a.m.

Tuesday, Aug. 12 when the home alarm system was triggered by an open door. He heard sounds inside the home’s attached garage and saw someone coming toward him. He fired.

After turning on the light, he realized he had shot his daughter, a Millbrook High School student, who apparently was returning home after sneaking out.

He called 911 and then left the scene to drive his daughter to the hospital. He crashed on the way and responding rescue crews then transported her. She was listed in stable condition.

McDonald, a 13-year Loudoun Sheriff’s Office veteran, is on administrative leave pending the results of an internal investigation.

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Three months after a Purcellville police officer fatally shot a 17-year-old boy who allegedly lunged at him with a knife, Virginia State Police say the investigation into the incident is ongoing.

The State Police’s “police-shooting investigation team” is conducting the investigation into the May 24 shooting of Christian Sierra. Once that probe is complete, the case will be turned over to the Loudoun County Commonwealth’s Attorney’s office for review.

“We are still awaiting the final pieces of information from the State Police investigation to be assembled,” Commonwealth’s Attorney Jim Plowman said in an email to Leesburg Today this week.

The officer involved in the shooting, who has not been named, has been placed on administrative leave with pay pending the outcome of the investigation.

Sierra was a junior at Loudoun Valley High School. Shortly after his death, a GoFundMe. com page was set up for people to donate money “for an attorney and funeral expenses.” As of this week, $28,700 has been donated.

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The incident happened around 10 p.m. when Jeffrey A. Carter, 53, of Sterling, was attempting to cross Cascades Parkway just south of Middlefield Drive. He was struck by a Ford Explorer traveling north.

Carter was transported to Inova Loudoun Hospital, where he died.

The driver of the Explorer was identified as Pierpaolo Verrone, 47, of Sterling. Deputies determined he was driving under the influence of alcohol. He is charged with DWI first offense, a class 1 misdemeanor punishable by up to 12 months in jail and a fine of $2,500. He is free on bond and scheduled to appear for a court hearing Oct. 14.

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Heydens was nominated by his supervisor and selected by the D.A.R.E. Officers Association to receive the Bentowski/Eanes D.A.R.E. Officer of the Year Award, named for Chief Mike

Two Round Hill teens running a lemonade stand were robbed Thursday, Aug. 14.

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Heydens has taught the D.A.R.E. program since 2006. He joined the sheriff’s office in 2002 as a deputy assigned to the Corrections and Courts Services section. Heydens previously served as a corrections officer with the Virginia Department of Corrections and as a security policeman with the U.S. Air Force.

“Deputy Heydens enjoys teaching in the classroom and his enthusiasm leaves a positive impression on every student he comes into contact with, past and present,” Sheriff Mike Chapman said in a statement announcing the award. “Deputy Heydens and the members of the Juvenile Resource Unit have a huge impact on our youth and continue the strong working relationship between the Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office and Loudoun County Public Schools.”

Heydens is the second Loudoun officer to be recognized for their work in D.A.R.E. in as many years. In 2013, Sgt. Jenny McGinn was named the Virginia State D.A.R.E. Supervisor of the Year.

The D.A.R.E. program has been taught by members of the Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office to fifth-grade students in Loudoun County schools since 1987.

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At least six homes were broken into during the overnight hours. Investigators found that someone broke into screened in porches, by cutting the screens or breaking locks. So far nothing has been reported stolen.

Prospect Hills is located off Catoctin Circle and Dry Mill Road in southwest Leesburg. The affected homes were in the 100 block of Prospect Drive.

The police department is asking that anyone who may have witnessed anything suspicious or may have any information regarding these events to alert detectives by calling 703771-4500. Those wishing to remain anonymous may call the Leesburg Crime Line at 703-443TIPS (8477) or use TIPSUBMIT from a smart phone or a computer. Links to TIPSUBMIT can be found on the police department’s website at www.leesburgva.gov/police.

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Last month, eight Cornwall Street residents, citing a shortage of available curbside parking during regular business hours, petitioned the town to institute permit parking on the street.

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determine whether the street met the conditions for permit parking. On three separate occasions, the staff observed that 75 percent of the on-street parking was occupied and more than 25 percent of those vehicles belonged to non-residents.

During last Tuesday’s hearing five residents spoke in favor of a residential parking zone and one voiced concerns.

George Flick, who has two young children, said he and wife Rebecca are limited in the times they can travel to and from the house with their brood. “We all love living downtown, we love supporting the businesses and the proximity to be able to walk everywhere,” he said. “We just need a little bit of relief to be able to run our households on a day to day fashion.” The Flick’s house is the only one on the block without offstreet parking.

Frederick Cox said that neighbors requested the parking restrictions after hearing of the planned courts complex expansion that includes a new 85,000-square-foot District

Courts building on Church Street.

“We need to nip it in the bud now and fight for our parking spots before there are 40 more employees…fighting for a limited amount of parking spaces,” he said.

Melinda Hetzel opposed the residents’ request, noting that everyone on that street, with the exception of the Flicks, has parking on their property and that approving it would be a disservice to the public. Hetzel is the Circuit Court’s commissioner of accounts and owns the building at 4 Cornwall St., which houses a law office.

“I’m having a difficult time understanding how it would be fair to the other residents of Leesburg who are paying the same taxes and who frequent the shops and the restaurants during the day to be disadvantaged when it’s only one resident who needs it and the other residents who would like it,” she said.

Permit parking will go into effect between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. The zone will start at 7 Cornwall St. and extend to the corner of Cornwall and Church Street.

Property owners will be formally notified about he program, and new parking signs

posted, in about two weeks. Each household can apply for a permit for every vehicle registered at the home. The annual cost is $1 per permit.

Residents also are allowed two visitors passes at $1 each per year.

Town Transportation engineer Calvin Grow and his staff conducted a survey of the Pennington and Semones parking lots, both within 100 feet of Cornwall Street, to assess the amount of traffic and the number of available spaces. Based on the findings, Grow said that, between both lots, the public has sufficient access to parking.

He noted that the future parking garage to be built on the Pennington lot, as part of the courts expansion plan, would also alleviate the shortage of parking in that section of downtown.

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BonChon, Comfort One Shoes and the Marine Corps Recruiting Center are scheduled to open in late 2014 while Hair Cuttery is scheduled to open in early 2015.

The additions to the development’s retail center come on the heels of four other recently signed tenants including Under the Olive Tree, Bello Pranzo Pizzeria, AFIS Jewelers and Eye Level Learning.

Hair Cuttery, part of a national chain of more than 900 salons, has leased 1,165 square feet of retail space between Comfort One Shoes and Leisure Fitness.

BonChon, a high-end Korean fried chicken restaurant with more than 100 locations worldwide, has leased 2,409 square feet between AFIS Jewelers and Cupcakes Actually.

Comfort One Shoes is a high-end shoe retailer with 19 locations throughout the Washington, DC, area, including locations in Georgetown, Dupont Circle and Tysons Galleria. It has leased 1,165 square feet next to White & Ivory Fine Jewelry Store.

The Marine Corps will open a 1,810-squarefoot recruiting center across the street from Eye Level Learning and Swim Kids.

Village at Leesburg is located along Rt. 7 at the Crosstrail Boulevard/River Creek Parkway interchange.

Town Tidbits • Blue Ridge Hospice will celebrate its new

Leesburg office with a public open house at 5 p.m. and ribbon cutting ceremony at 6 p.m.

Wednesday. Mayor Kristen Umstattd, town leaders and representatives from the Loudoun County Chamber of Commerce are scheduled to take part. The Blue Ridge Hospice’s Leesburg office is located in the Cornwall Medical Pavilion at 224A Cornwall Street NW, Suite 200A, on the Inova Loudoun Medical Campus. Blue Ridge Hospice also operates offices in Purcellville and Middleburg. “Over the past two to three years, more Loudoun residents have chosen Blue Ridge Hospice as their provider of hospice care, resulting in our decision to open the Leesburg office,” Executive Director Ernie Carnevale stated. “We are pleased to respond by effectively meeting the need for quality, not-for-profit hospice care.” For more information on Blue Ridge Hospice, call 540-536-5210 or go to www.blueridgehospice.org.

• On Saturday, town leaders will celebrate the opening of Under the Olive Tree’s new Leesburg store with a ribbon cutting ceremony at 10 a.m. officiated by Mayor Kristen Umstattd. Located at Village at Leesburg, the family-owned and -operated store specializes in fresh, single varietal ultra premium extra virgin olive oils and balsamic vinegars. Its products are sourced from either local or small family farms. The extra virgin olive oils are rotated every six months, based on the biannual olive harvest seasons. Under the Olive Tree also carries locally made pasta and organic spices, salts, honeys and preserves. This is the Beraud family’s second retail location; the other is in the Tysons Corner Mall. In addition to the retail products, Under the Olive Tree plans to offer cooking classes, tasting events and made-on-site tapas style food to go at the new Leesburg store. The store is located at 1603 Village Market Boulevard SE, Suite 114. For more information, go to www.undertheolivetree.net.

• Leesburg Town Council candidate Suzanne Fox is hosting a fundraising event to kick off her campaign from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday at The Thomas Birkby House in Leesburg. Del. Randy Minchew (R-10) is slated to attend the event.

Fox, who is touting the slogan “Principles, Not Partisanship,” said the event would be a great way to get to know her potential constituents and show them what she’s all about. The price is $25 per person, $35 per couple. Donations also are welcome.

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Another bonus, Edwards said, is that the property is within Leesburg’s HUBZone, a program established by the U.S. Small Business Administration to support small businesses located in economically disadvantaged communities. Those businesses could be eligible to

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With its proximity to the Loudoun County Government Center, the location could also be prime for law firms and other government services, Ash noted.

Chris Chacey, project manager, described the buildings’ layout as a shell design with an open floor plan so that prospective tenants can tailor the space to their own needs.

While the development does not accommodate retail space, Ash said his hope is that it will draw more businesses downtown. “Retail feeds off of business and businesses like to be where there is good retail, he said. “People want to be more vibrant and working together and feeding off of each other.”

Edwards agreed. “I think this is another indication that the economic development activity and the economy in Leesburg is building momentum in a very positive way.”

The design of the project was approved by the Board of Architectural Review last month.

The front building, a 19th century home listed as a contributing property in the town’s historic district. It will be renovated and incorporated into the larger structure. Another former single family home, at 109 E. Market St., will be razed to make way for one of the new structures. That building was determined to not be historically significant.

“I’ve lived here for 10 years…I think Leesburg has great potential,” Ash said. “[The development] adds a great transition to the town’s great architectural, historical feel.”

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Using statistical census records from the last few hundred years and assuming a natural logarithmic growth, the eight individuals who were saved aboard Noah’s ark 4,500 years ago would produce almost exactly 7 billion people as of today. Another way of looking at this topic: fewer than 100 generations of 35 years each (i.e., 3,500 years total), in which 3 children

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There are significant changes to some of the routes designed to improve service and efficiency, including the new Atlantic Pacific Connector route, which combines the current Dulles to Dulles service and the Herndon Monroe Express.

Leesburg will continue to be served by three routes and the Safe-T-Ride; however, all four routes have been modified significantly.

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Loudoun County Transit also will oversee paratransit service for people with disabilities.

The Americans with Disabilities Act guarantees people with disabilities the same access to public transportation as people without disabilities. Many residents with disabilities can ride the local fixed-route buses. People who cannot use public transit because of their disability can use the ADA paratransit service. They must register and apply for the service ahead of time.

More details and a link to the online application are available at www.loudoun.gov/paratransit .

Last year, the Loudoun County government took over operation of Loudoun’s fixedroute bus system after it was learned that, because of new population census counts, the routes serving eastern Loudoun County and Leesburg no longer qualified for rural transit funding from the Federal Transit Administration. Since Oct. 1, 2013, the local fixedroute transit services operated under an emerin:by the county gencySpecializing contract with VRT issued government.

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The plan outlines a process for helping those who live and work in Loudoun learn how they can help improve water quality through reduced stormwater pollution.

The goals of the plan are to: • increase residents’ knowledge about the steps they can take to reduce local stormwater pollution.

• increase residents’ knowledge about the hazards associated with illegal discharges and improper disposal of waste.

• implement an outreach program targeted to audiences most likely to have significant stormwater impacts.

Comments about the plan will be accepted through Friday, Sept. 19, and can be emailed to stormwater@loudoun.gov or called in on the Stormwater Hotline at 703-777-0117.

• The Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Services is seeking your help in naming a county park located along Century Boulevard near the Dulles Town Center mall. The 7.7-acre passive park was originally dedicated to the county by the developer as part of a proffer condition. The site, which contains a segment of the old Vestals Gap Road, will feature interpretive markers noting the historical significance of the road, benches, and a permeable trail. Anyone interested in proposing a name for the park may submit the recommendation via email to prcs@loudoun.gov or in writing to Steve Torpy, Director, Loudoun County Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Services, 20145 Ashbrook Place, Ste. 170, Ashburn, VA 20147.

Include your full name, email/mailing address and phone number. The deadline for submissions is 5 p.m. Aug. 29. For more information, call 703-777-0343.

• Joe Wilson, director of the Loudoun County Department of Mental Health, Substance Abuse and Development Services, was chosen as a lucky raffle winner Aug 11. Rusty Foster, president of Bow Tie Strategies, pulled the winning name from 242 entries. Wilson and three others attended the Washington Nationals’ home baseball game on Aug. 17 against the Pittsburgh Pirates from the suite level with all of the amenities. With 242 tickets sold, $4,100 was donated to Friends of Loudoun Mental Health to assist in providing rental subsidies, through its A Place to Call Home program.

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see the veteran congressman’s retirement as a chance to win back the seat.

The U.S. Chamber’s endorsement of Comstock was formally announced at DuPont Fabros Technology Center, a data center off Gloucester Parkway in Ashburn.

Standing amid rows of humming servers, Engstrom touted Comstock’s work to bring Republicans and Democrats together to support pro-business legislation.

“She’s somebody that’s a trusted vote but can bring others along with her,” Engstrom said.

“With the dysfunction in Washington, it’s no longer good enough to say ‘I’ll vote with you on energy, or I’ll support your position on health care.’ You have to be principled enough on what you stand for to convince people to move with you and support some of those positions.”

Comstock thanked Engstrom for the chamber’s support, and acknowledged Lammot J. du Pont, co-founder of DuPont Fabros Technology Center, for working with her to help get a package of data center state tax incentives through the General Assembly. Comstock said it took the work of Republicans, Democrats and experts in the data center industry to bring that legislation to fruition, and the result for Virginia is a competitive advantage in the data center site

selection process.

“We need to do that same kind of thing in Washington,” she said. “Working together we can change the current dynamic that’s holding our economy back, that’s holding people back.”

The 10th District, which stretches from Winchester to include all of Loudoun County and part of Fairfax and Prince William counties, is considered a swing district by both parties. Both Comstock’s and Foust’s campaigns have made frequent stops in Loudoun County this year, illustrating the first competitive race for the congressional seat in recent history.

But Loudoun Supervisor Suzanne Volpe (R-Algonkian), who attended Tuesday’s endorsement ceremony, sounded confident that 10th District voters, including Independents and some Democrats, would turn out to support Comstock.

“This community has always held the conservative principles that the Republican Party holds,” she said. “The responses that I’m hearing in the community from Republicans, Democrats and Independents is that they like what Barbara Comstock is working for—jobs and the economy. That message is really resonating with those in the district.”

Foust made a campaign stop at Ashby Ponds in Ashburn Wednesday, following this newspaper’s deadline. Go to www.leesburgtoday.com to read his comments. n

FOUST, COMSTOCK DEBATE SEPT. 24 Board of Supervisors since 2007, faces Republican Barbara Comstock, who’s represented the 34th district in the House of Delegates since 2010.

Tickets to the debate are $50 for chamber members and $70 for non-members.

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The two front-runners vying to replace retiring Congressman Frank Wolf will face off in a debate-style forum. Democrat John Foust, who’s served on the Fairfax County

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Herring, who came into office in January, declined to defend the Virginia constitutional provision banning same-sex marriages, which was overturned in a circuit court ruling earlier this year, a ruling that was upheld on appeal.

The request for a stay of the 4th Circuit’s order was made by Prince William County Clerk of the Circuit Court Michele McQuigg (R), who has been defending the commonwealth’s marriage ban in the absence of Herring.

In court filings, McQuigg said there would be “needless chaos and uncertainty” if a patchwork of lower-court rulings took hold before the Supreme Court had a chance to decide the issue on a national basis.

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community. “In some ways I’m sad because I have such respect for the tenant, but the situation you were put in wasn’t fair,” Umstattd said to the residents.

“I don’t think the damage and injury done to the community is worth it.”

Councilwoman Kelly Burk, who also voted against the rezoning, said she was uncomfortable to support the rezoning with so little time for residents and the town to review the application.

Changing the zoning for Land Bay B to allow light intensity industrial could cost the residents more in the long run, she said.

“What happens if the company moves away…and an electronics company were to come in,” she said. “What if that comLeesburg Today/Norman K. Styer pany was using lead, what if The site of the planned office development on the Oaklawn property in Leesburg that’s caused a stir amoung resithey were soldering?” Once the dents and town officials. rezoning was approved, the town would have little control over it, she said.

She said the applicant of the property. They did agree to contribute give some ease of mind to the Oaklawn and should contribute more to support Leesburg $15,000 toward a pedestrian crosswalk signal Stratford communities nearby,” Reid stated. fire and rescue and to provide a large site for a on the intersection of Whipp Drive and Hope “But I am personally very familiar with the fire-rescue station. She also raised concerns that Parkway. nature of this company’s product line, and know the planned sports complex would create more Immediately after the vote Supervisor Ken from experience how they add value to their traffic in the area.

Reid (Leesburg) released a statement support- communities.”

“The applicant has been willing to make ing the council’s decision, calling it the right Councilman Tom Dunn, who voted in some changes, but I don’t think they’ve gone far move for the town, county and the state. The favor of the application, released a statement enough to be able to mitigate concerns of the development is projected to generate a total Monday saying he would push for new guidecommunity,” Burk said. of $20 million in tax revenue for the town and lines for closed session and non-disclosure In the end the developers were not will- county and $41.2 million for the state—and agreements. ing to budge on requests from the town and create more than 100 high-wage jobs over five The developers said they hope to break residents to restrict the truck hours to 8 a.m.-7 years. ground in the next couple of months. n p.m. or to increase the height and length of “It is unfortunate that the identity of the 1 7/18/2014 4:53:55 PM the fence to2014 beAug_LeesburgToday_FanPromotion.pdf used for screening on a portion firm could not have been disclosed earlier to

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apply for a Virginia Department of Transportation Economic Development Access Program Award to help build a portion of Hope Parkway.

Under the agreement, the county government will provide a $340,000 cash grant and waive approximately $110,000 in development fees and costs. The state government also will make a cash grant of $450,000. In exchange, the company is required to spend at least $28.4 million on its main facility and create a minimum of 97 new jobs with an annual salary of at least $103,000.

K2M was founded in 2004 by a team of area investors, including Lewis Parker, owner of Willowcroft Farm Vineyards, his son-in-law Eric Major, who now serves as president and CEO of the company and Dr. John Kostuik, former chief of spine surgery at The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. K2M, named for the world’s second highest mountain, specializes in the design and manufacture of medical devices for spines. The company raised $120 million in its initial public offering in May. The development plan involves building office space and a production center in Land Bay B of the Oaklawn property. The rezoning allows for light intensity industrial uses on land previously zoned for commercial uses. The application also included plans for a 120,000-square-foot sports complex, hotel or conference center on Land Bay A and an expansion of Hope Parkway.

Mayor Kristen Umstattd and Councilwoman Kelly Burk opposed the application after residents voiced concerns about the rushed pace of the application review process, and the air of secrecy surrounding it.

Prior to last Tuesday’s vote, a dozen residents again expressed their spirited opposition to the application, saying it offered no benefit to residents and all the benefit to the applicant.

Councilwoman Katie Hammler countered that notion, saying that the company would represent a win for both parties. She described it as a “huge economic opportunity for taxpayers and is the achievement of a major goal” and “will be bringing high wage, high quality, jobs to the town.”

Vice Mayor Dave Butler, a resident of the Oaklawn neighborhood, said there would be sacrifices ahead for residents, especially in terms of construction, but that the benefits would outweigh the negatives. He pointed to the development of the Sycolin Road overpass, which opened earlier that day, as a representation of “the fruits of sacrifice.”

Councilman Marty Martinez refuted claims that the council’s refusal to reveal information about the company was somehow politically motivated, saying officials were only adhering to what was requested by the applicant. “There was no secrecy involved or no covert op,” he said. “I’m sorry it’s not political, it’s driven by what they want and how fast they want to move on this application.” Council’s job was to find a solution that works best for everybody, he said.

Without the zoning change to permit some light industrial use of the property, the recruitment and relocation of the company would have happened without any public input, Councilman Kevin Wright said. “[The property] was always intended to be an office use…including corporate headquarters, emerging technologies, facilities, other public and private sector office uses,” he said.

“That’s what was anticipated in this particular land bay [B], up to 300,000 square feet of that.”

Umstattd said her vote against the application was swayed by residents’ clear opposition to the plan. In three public hearings—two before the Planning Commission and last Tuesday’s council hearing—residents spoke against it more than 50 times.

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he two-day Lucketts Fair last weekend offered everything you’d expect of an old-fashioned, family country fair.

The 42nd annual event drew an estimated 9,000 people to the grounds of the Lucketts Community Center to enjoy

antiques, juried crafts and food vendors, a country store, petting zoo, pony rides, hay rides and live bluegrass music.

Fair-goers got the chance to see demonstrations of farm life, from sheep herding and blacksmithing to gardening.

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the stage. That was the band Joyce Stickles, who traveled from Baltimore, MD, was most looking forward to. “I’m here for the music…

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Stickles said she makes the hour drive to the fair every year for fun and food in a “wholesome” environment.

“It’s a great place to meet people and get to know the community,” Shurronne Davis, who recently moved to the area from Sterling, said. Davis and her three children took full advantage of the fair’s offerings, tasting homemade honey, learning how to make soap and getting a lesson on raising animals from area farmers. “Where can you go and get all that in one place,” she asked.

The family fun event appealed to a variety of age groups looking for some vintage flair. Twenty-somethings Emma Keller and Yvonne Warren said they often visit the fair to peruse the collection of antiques and handcrafts.

As friends Andrew O’Sullivan and Chris Cuozzo browsed The Southern Comfort Boutique’s booth, both were amazed to find an old photo of The College of William

The Hillbilly Gypsies got the party started Sunday at the 42nd Annual Lucketts Fair with their Appalachian and bluegrass style music.

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Council members clashed at last week’s meeting over the only item on the Aug. 12 agenda—a discussion on Mayor Kwasi Fraser’s proposal to pay for the OpenGov financial web application. Fraser initially proposed spending $4,900 per year for the service during the council’s first meeting July 22 in an effort to provide residents with more visual information about town finances online.

The system would display five years of spending data and one-year budget figures, broken out by department. Fraser said he is a staunch believer in the system’s ability to “deliver what the citizens asked for.” The town would be required to provide OpenGov with its financial data, while OpenGov would present and maintain the data on a website it would create.

During its first meeting, the council listened to a conference call and watched a screen presentation by the vendor. But, while interested in the potential benefits to the town, most members were skeptical—citing the cost, doubts that residents would have interest in the information and about the staff time needed to support the project and questions about whether an inhouse system could be developed—at least until more information was available and checking

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tion topics by letting residents ask questions— general or specific—about a full range of town operations.

While the town finances may be somewhat hard to read and items difficult to find, particularly if the reader is not familiar with budget documents, “the financials are out there,” Nave said. The staff report noted the town’s financial transparency has been acknowledged in annual audits and by receiving the Governmental Financial Officers Association’s Distinguished Budget Presentation Award for five consecutive years, one of the smallest localities to receive the national award.

But Lehr agreed that a lot of people do have questions in town, and thought creating a special front page for the town’s financials would be a great way to show people how to get into the budget. “That [option] makes better use of the staff site. We can find out what people want to know,” she said. A mailbox also could give the town an idea of frequently asked questions that could be posted on the website.

Nave said that option also is simple to implement and operate, although he thought a lot would depend on how many questions would be received. “That could be unmanageable,” he said. “We’d need to summarize what the citizens are asking.”

McConville also backed that suggestion.

“We’d be gathering information, so we’d know what people are looking for. Why spend money until we have to,” he said, referring to the $4,900 annual fee for the OpenGov platform.

Councilwoman Karen Jimmerson, who voted against the OpenGov contract July 22,

appeared to have changed her mind during last week’s meeting. Saying there are a lot of good options available to the town, however, she said she preferred the OpenGov package. “OpenGov will track and hold us accountable,” she said.

“This is a tool. I’ve looked at the budget and it’s very difficult if you’re not a financial expert.”

Furthermore, she said, a system like OpenGov “would dispense rumors about how much money is spent.”

Fraser said the idea of a special mailbox for residents’ questions would not offer the level of transparency citizens want.

“We need to take the data and tell the story with it so anyone can understand it...we need to put the numbers in front of the citizens—it’s all about visualization,” he said.

That difference of opinion led to another.

Fraser suggested the council survey residents about which option they preferred before devoting staff time to the project. That led to a debate as to how big or small the survey was required to be truly representative.

Fraser said that sending out even a hundred surveys could be used as a representative sample of residents.

But Lehr suggested sending a survey with the bi-monthly utility bills, an option that would reach most of the town’s 2,600 water customers.

Lohr said his staff was working on the next citizen and business surveys and would bring proposals to the Aug. 26 work session.

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with other towns that have experience using the system. Fraser pushed for a vote, only to be at the losing end, with the motion failing 1-6.

In the meantime, Fraser told recipients of his “Putting Purcellville Citizens First” email newsletter that he appreciated his colleagues’ concerns and had requested the staff to find out more about the value of the OpenGov platform and to research the cost of developing and launching an internal solution.

However, the mayor may not have endeared himself to his colleagues by heading his email message with a quote from Alexander Hamilton: “Men often oppose a thing merely because they have had no agency in planning it, or because it may have been planned by those whom they dislike.”

During the Aug. 12 meeting, council members pondered five options proposed by the town’s IT, finance and administrative staff members. Those options included: no change to the information presented on the town’s website; the addition of monthly revenue and expenditure statements to the website; the establishment of a mailbox called AskPurcellville to be accessible through the website; the purchase of OpenGov system at a cost of no more than $4,900 annually; and having the town staff create monthly financial graphs similar to those contained in the town’s budget document.

Of the five options, the idea of a special mailbox for questions seemed to gain the most traction, drawing the support of Vice Mayor John Nave, Councilman Patrick McConville and Councilwoman Joan Lehr. That option would let the town assess the public interest in informa-

urcellville’s oldest resident will turn 107 Saturday.

A native of Hamilton, Charles P. Clark was one of eight children and attended school in nearby Brownsville. He recalls the normal pursuits of boyhood—fishing, hunting and just “fooling around with friends.” The walk to school was three miles each way, as back then there were no school buses.

Clark still lives in the Purcellville home he purchased in 1933.

Married at 32, to Clarissa Cox, Clark had one child, Charlie, who died in 2005. His

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widow Della, keeps an affectionate eye out for her father-in-law. Della and her daughter, Rhea, plan to celebrate “Pops” latest anniversary quietly at home with a special dinner.

Clark remains the only surviving officer of the original Loudoun County Emancipation Association.

According to his daughter-in-law, Clarke is fit and trim, although his intake is prodigious. “That man loves to eat,” she said, recalling a whole bag of candy that disappeared recently. He gave up driving when he was 100, but now has other occupations. Watching television shows, such as “Jeopardy,” “The Price is Right” and baseball, along with tending his tomato plants, remain favorite activities. n family invites families to bring their kids for the fun of finding fresh tasty taters underneath the fading potato plant foliage, noting that many youngsters today are unaware potatoes grow underground. The vegetables are 80 percent

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water and the fresher they are the better they taste. Before boarding the farm tractor to the potato fields, visitors are invited to enjoy an “all you can eat” pancake breakfast. Kids can either dig for their own spuds, or stand back and let the tractor turn over a row, leaving a trail of potatoes of all sizes in its wake to take home. Those less interested in digging in the dirt can head for the farm market, where they will find potatoes along with late summer produce. Kids also can pet and feed farm animals and enjoy the five-acre playground’s huge Pumpkin Jumpin’ Pillow, Double

Barrel 60’s slides, pedal cart track and rope swings.

Or as a family challenge Rubber Ridge, the tractor tire mountain. The Big Dig is open 9 a.m.-6 p.m. both days; breakfast is 9-11:30 a.m. and the wagon heads out to the potato field 9:15 a.m.-5 p.m. Admission is $10/child; $12/adults; free/age 2 and under and military ID holders. For more information, go to www.greatcountryfarms.com or call 540-554-2073.

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Mayor Kwasi Fraser Purcellville read a citation honoring them for their years of service, particularly on behalf of the Loudoun Valley Viking Athletic Association. The Regans have nine children, seven of whom are Loudoun Valley High School graduates: their children have participated in varsity sports at Loudoun Valley for 14 consecutive years. During their years of service, Ed operated the score board from the press box for both football and lacrosse—a job he continued even after his last child graduated—and helped schedule volunteers to work the sideline chains, while Sandy made sure the concession stand was fully staffed. The couple also contributed countless hours through other school activities and church programs. Fraser invited members of the public and the council to add their tributes.

Councilwoman Joan Lehr, who was active in the football support field for six years, told the Regans she heard “the football mums were very concerned” to hear they were stepping down from their activities.

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The Lovettsville Lions Club will provide snow cones. Residents are asked to bring blankets and picnic supplies, as well as watch, or participate in, a few kickball games for kids and adults. The free event offers fun, and the chance to “look silly” on the kickball field, notes Mayor Bob Zoldos.

• The Lovettsville Planning Commission has two new members and a new chairman. Dorri O’Brien Morin and Tom Ciolkosz have taken their places on the commission. Mayor Bob Zoldos welcomed them, noting they have substantial community service and extensive backgrounds in planning or zoning. Planning Commissioner Joe Mueller was elected as chairman, following the retirement of Deborah Miller, who no longer lives in town.

• Mayor Bob Zoldos has put out a reminder to assist local Senior Girl Scout Miranda Huffer, with Troop 6649, who is working on her Silver Award, by helping other school-age residents at the Loudoun Homeless Shelter in Leesburg restock its school supplies. Thanks to widespread community support, Miranda has had “amazing results,” including collecting more than 30 backpacks and “tons of supplies,” she said in a letter thanking people for their support. In a last push before she has to bring all the supplies to the shelter Aug. 25, Miranda asks for more donations. For instructions as to how to get what is most needed to Miranda before her deadline, go to her website at https://sites.google.com/site/ healinghandslovinghearts/home.

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• The Town of Middleburg is the latest municipality to look into establishing a wayfinding signage program, following Leesburg’s and Purcellville’s efforts to help visitors find their way around. Town Admin- Middleburg istrator Martha Mason Semmes said no firm plans are in place yet, but the Town Council is considering such a system, at least along the town’s main thoroughfare—Washington Street. The town anticipates having additional general fund money from meals and lodgings taxes, which would allow it to embark on the project. So far, the town has hired Charlottesville-based Land Planning and Design Associates, which has a satellite office in Sterling, to help with design. That company did the landscape and final designs for the Marshall and Madison streets intersection improvement project. LPDA also helped the town apply for a $514,000 federal Transportation Alternatives Program matching grant to install new street lights and make repairs to the brick sidewalks on Washington Street.

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Board members made it clear that their vote to partner with the Hillsboro area parents and teachers on the charter proposal was intended to get the review process started at the local level, and did not come with a guarantee that they would give the final charter a green light.

“It doesn’t mean that we’re committing ourselves to approving the application,” School Board member Bill Fox (Leesburg) said. “It simply recognizes that there isn’t anything to be gained by forcing the applicants to jump through additional hoops with no value.”

Board members also stressed that, if they approve the application, it may not be in time for a fall 2015 opening, the date the charter applicants are targeting.

Jeff Morse (Dulles) said, ideally, the board would have 18 months to consider the applica-

tion and open a new charter school. That would give them time to see what it costs to operate Middleburg Community Charter School, which opened Aug. 2 as the first public charter school in Northern Virginia.

“We don’t have a track record yet,” he said.

“We shot blindly for Middleburg, and we’d be standing on Middleburg to shoot blindly for Hillsboro.”

During Tuesday’s meeting, board members also got their first peek at the 86-page application to convert Hillsboro Elementary into a charter school. During a 15-minute presentation, three parents leading the charter charge at Hillsboro described a school where learning plans are tailored to each student’s abilities and lessons cross subject areas to capture a teaching style parent Hope Hanes called STEAM—Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math.

“STEAM embodies the way the real world exists around us and it is the way we’re developing our curriculum,” Hanes said.

As proposed, the school would operate on the same school calendar as the traditional Loudoun County Public Schools calendar, but offer an extended day schedule, as well as afterschool and summer enrichment programs. It would also offer full-day kindergarten, and in-

house gifted program.

“I invite you to rethink school—full steam ahead,” parent and a lead applicant Rebecca Baldwin Fuller told board members.

The school would be open to every kindergarten through fifth-grade student in the county, and students would be chosen through a lottery system, except students who currently attend Hillsboro Elementary would be grandfathered in.

Other highlights of the application include: • classes will combine grades, with the exception of one kindergarten classroom; • classroom sizes will be about 20 students; • six classroom teachers will be hired, in addition to “floating teachers” who specialize in reading, math, art and music; • teachers will meet with parents a minimum of five times a year; • and parents, as part of the admissions contract, will be required to volunteer at least five hours a school quarter.

Several board members, who said they didn’t want to appear critical right out of the gate, warned that the Hillsboro community ought to be ready to present a school model that isn’t already being offered in any other public school in the county.

“I want you to explain how your applica-

tion is doing more than an attempt to keep Hillsboro open,” said Kevin Kuesters (Broad Run), referring to the board’s threats as recent as April to consider closing the school and three other small, rural schools. “That’s OK if that’s the impetus, but I want to know what it has to offer beyond just keeping the school open.”

Over the next four-plus months, the charter application will be vetted, and fine-tuned, by a committee of the board. From there, it will come before the full board for a vote.

School Board Chairman Eric Hornberger (Ashburn) said he would appoint three members to the charter committee within the next month.

The Hillsboro Charter Academy application is the third this School Board—made up of several board members who were elected on promises to promote school choice—has received in the past three years. The first, a proposal for the Loudoun Math & IT Academy, was approved by the Virginia Board of Education before it came to the local board. The Loudoun board rejected it, citing financial and instructional shortcomings. The second, for the Middleburg Community Charter School, was approved n

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The band played, the cheerleaders chanted, the mascot danced and school administrators offered high fives and hugs.

About 700 new Loudoun County educators, including new Superintendent Eric Williams, were given a spirited welcoming to the school system at the employee orientation Friday, complete with a long red carpet leading into John Champe High School.

The annual event has become each school year’s unofficial kick-off.

“Something is right in the world when it’s not just the Hollywood stars who are literally getting the red carpet treatment,” Williams told the employees who packed the auditorium. “I am also a new employee—I started July 1—and it was an absolute joy to walk down that carpet with you all today.”

Williams did his part to put his best foot forward as he welcomed the newest members of the Loudoun County Public Schools team. Dressed in a tuxedo and bowtie, he encouraged everyone in the room to “own their greatness.”

He noted how each new employee seemed to react differently to the loud crowd of people cheering them on as they entered the event Friday. The attention prompted some to put their head down and hurry in. “Others owned the moment,” Williams said. “They owned their greatness.”

Each of the new teachers, teacher’s assistants, counselors and other school staff has a lot to be proud of, he added. “There is not a more noble profession than what you have chosen. You deserve to own your greatness.”

Williams, who has 22 years of education experience, urged those in the room to teach their students as if they were their own children. That will propel them to greatness, he said. “We’re going to have tough moments in the days to come and in the

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years to come, but remember this feeling.”

Williams has spent his first six weeks as Loudoun’s superintendent getting to know not just the school community but also county leaders. He said he’s met with County Chairman Scott K. York (R-At Large), Supervisor Ralph Buona (R-Ashburn)

and County Administrator Tim Hemstreet, as well as Loudoun County Chamber CEO and President Tony Howard.

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Rep. Frank Wolf (RVA-10) recently announced the 10th Congressional District Class of 2018 appointments. These appointees were nominated by Wolf ’s 10th District Service Academy Advisory Board, which interviews and recommends candidates through a competitive nomination process.

The Loudoun residents include: • Cameron Riordan (Broad Run High School), who was accepted to the U.S. Air Force Academy; • Margaret Phillips (Loudoun County High School), who was accepted to the U.S. Naval Academy; • Megan Bryn (Stone Bridge High School), who was accepted to the U.S. Military Academy; • Hannah Keely (Briar Woods High School), also accepted to the U.S. Military Academy;

• Samantha Peppers (Tuscarora High School), also accepted to the U.S. Military Academy; and • Kenneth Rau II (Broad Run High School), who was also accepted to the U.S. Military Academy.

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Williams stressed that the risk in beginning the budget process this early is “people fixate on the numbers and don’t hear the many, many caveats.”

The figures may or may not be included in the superintendent’s proposed budget, which will not be presented until January, and the sum should not be interpreted as a recommended change in the budget, he added.

School board members were visibly excited to get even rough estimates this early in the process. A smiling Kevin Kuesters (Broad Run), who chairs the finance committee, said, “This is exactly the type of information that is helpful for me, and I also think it’s going to be helpful for the supervisors.”

A goal in starting the budget process early is to give the Board of Supervisors, which holds the county’s purse strings, an idea how much money the School Board will request.

Williams said he would provide the same information to County Administrator Tim Hemstreet, Chairman Scott K. York (R-At Large) and Supervisor Ralph Buona (R-Ash-

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burn), who chairs the supervisors’ finance committee, which is slated to begin its FY16 budget discussions Sept. 9.

Some School Board members expressed concern that the district’s budget likely would need to be increased by 5 percent just to maintain the status quo. Chairman Eric Hornberger (Ashburn) and Bill Fox (Leesburg) noted some of the items that were cut or put off in the last budget cycle, such as summer school and new buses, that will likely need to be restored.

“There’s only so long that we can be a school system that does not purchase buses,” Fox said. “We’re going to have to pay the piper at some point.”

Jeff Morse (Dulles) added that the “fresh eyes in leadership,” referring to Williams, could be the opportunity to find efficiencies that will free up money to cover the cost of growth and for new investments, such as a technology plan.

But, he said, it won’t be easy. “If we think we’re going to get more efficient doing business the way we’re doing it now—we’ve already cleaned out that low-hanging fruit. It’s time for us to find a new way of doing business, and I think that’s where we see Dr. Williams coming in and helping us to find that.” n

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seventh-grader at the time told Leesburg Today about being punished for snorting crushed Altoid mints in the cafeteria as a joke. The school district treated it as a drug offense and, under the current regulation, assigned him out-of-school suspension for 10 days, followed by 30 days in the substance abuse program at Douglass School.

His mother, who did not want her or her son identified, said she expected he would get a day in Saturday school or detention during lunch, but was “blindsided” when she learned of the punishment. “You can’t imagine how much a kid’s daily life is about school, and you’ve taken away their entire support system.”

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tions and fee collection. A $25 per hour fee would be charged for special events requiring support of the county’s maintenance division.

The Department of Economic Development would see the suspension of the international business recruiting program, saving $150,000 and the elimination of the rural marketing manager, saving $88,000. The Department of Building and Development would see the elimination of nine vacant positions and 10 FTEs in code enforcement, bond support and counter staffing.

Regional organizations that traditionally get funding support from the county also will be hit. Allocations would be reduced by 50 percent, to $405,000, in the recommended budget and eliminated altogether if funding is held at FY10 levels.

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every other part of your life,” he said. “I think this is a much better approach with dealing with first-time incidence.”

Waterhouse said the regulation first came as a recommendation from school principals but aligns with some of the suggestions made by the Student Discipline Task Force. The School Board formed the task force of educators, parents, law enforcement and mental health professionals in 2012 to scrutinize the schools’ discipline model and to make suggestions for reforms.

While Teresa Cambetes, the Loudoun parent who chairs the task force, called the regulation change “a positive step,” she said it does not go far enough. The committee’s intent was to leave it up to school principals to decide students’ punishment on a case-by-case basis.

“The task force recommendation was intended to untie administrators’ hands by removing predetermined consequences, allowing them to consider circumstances of an incident and impose an appropriate disciplinary action,” she said. “The Discipline Task Force recommendation would move the policy away from the zero-tolerance practices of one-sizeimposed regardless of cira s h b u r n fits-all t o dpunishments ay cumstances.” n

up closer to the 0 percent increase level, given what assessments will mean for county taxpayers and Burk agreed. “$1.40 is going to be difficult for anyone to swallow,” the Leesburg District supervisor said, noting that her constituents are also facing paying town taxes. “People are being hit twice in Leesburg. That is always a consideration you have to put forward.”

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isit Loudoun is gearing up for its second annual Epicurience Virginia wine and food festival, which organizers hope will attract as many as 3,000 visitors to Morven Park during the Labor Day weekend.

It’s the tourism agency’s biggest single heads-in-beds push to generate stays at the county’s bed and breakfasts and hotels. The inaugural event in 2013 drew about 1,200 participants and organizers are hoping to double that attendance this year, even while scaling back the overall program.

Heeding the advice of consultant Berkely Young based on the results of a visitor survey conducted after last year’s event, planners have developed a slimmed down, and more manageable, three-day event showcasing the best of Loudoun’s rural food and wine entrepreneurship. The event will feature appearances by top chefs from around the region and a strong state tourism and wine industry presence.

The Virginia Wine Marketing Office, the Virginia Tourism Corporation, the Department of Agriculture’s Virginia Grown/Virginia’s Finest and the Virginia Hospitality and Travel Association all will play significant roles during the 2014 Epicurience.

Two leading Loudoun winemakers— Doug Fabbioli of Fabbioli Cellars and Bob Rupy, co-owner and general manager at Bluemont Vineyards—are enthusiastic about the impact of Epicurience on the local industry, although both caution this is not a short-term venture.

“I’m not going to take home a bunch of business. We’re trying to build the culture, the reputation and the clientele,” Fabbioli said this

week. And Epicurience is an effective way to do that, Fabbioli said. “This is as much about encouraging people to come here as much as it is encouraging those here to invest in it.”

Fabbioli supports the effort to give this year’s festival a stronger regional presence.

“DC’s Wine Country really is bigger than the county. If we try to keep it small, we will be small, and we’ll be recognized as small …

We’ve got to think a lot bigger than Loudoun County—it’s OK to open the door.”

Acknowledging that Loudoun’s wine industry is mostly comprised of small busi-

“I’m not going to take home a bunch of business. We’re trying to build the culture, the reputation and the clientele.

This is as much about encouraging people to come here as much as it is encouraging those here to invest in it.”

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nesses working collaboratively, Rupy said, “Epicurience gives visitors a look at all that … it will help set the foundation of what our culture is around Loudoun. For those who are looking for it—this is the showcase that brings it forward.”

Like Fabbioli, Rupy said he doesn’t expect to see immediate traffic in his tasting room, but likens it to more of a strategic effort to showcase Loudoun’s food and beverages industry.

Another positive benefit will be the encouragement for wineries to work with others of similar interest, “growing and showcasing what we have here locally. Over time that will become extremely important,” Rupy said.

The Loudoun Winery Association is taking an active role at this year’s festival, organized by Rupy. “It’s a fun thing, another dimension to be experienced by visitors,” he said of the Speed Blending Competition that will give a peek into the wine making and grape growing aspects of the industry.

People will participate by trying their hand at blending different wines offered by eight

association wineries. The ultimate winner will get to spend time with a Loudoun winemaker to help create a wine to be released at next year’s festival.

Loudoun Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Tony Howard has few doubts that in Epicurience, Visit Loudoun has a “fantastic opportunity” to build a signature event that can further Loudoun’s food, wine and beer industry. “They’re on the way to doing it,” he said. Nor does it hurt that Loudoun has the product to justify the festival, he said, noting that there are a fair number of businesses involved in what he calls a significant industry.

In Young’s February recommendations to a group of rural business operators, he suggested a greater focus be placed on generating overnight stays during the 2014 event, as well as more ticket options, a simplification of the local events offered and a variety of offerings most visitors want.

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Packed with waste from the station, Cygnus burned up as it re-entered earth’s atmosphere over the Pacific Ocean east of New Zealand Aug. 18. The next Cygnus mission is scheduled for mid-October.

Also, Orbital’s Orbiting Carbon Observatory-2 satellite reached a milestone in its mission last week when it maneuvered to its operational orbit at the head of a group of NASA and international scientific satellites known as the Afternoon Constellation, or “A-Train,” which fly in formation to collect environmental data for the same location on earth almost simultaneously.

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the first festival on the whole did well, Young said.

Respondents rated the qualities of the Epicurience food and wine highly. “You can fix the lowest rated things. This is an event worth growing and improving…This has got legs,” he said.

The survey’s best news was that 94.7 percent of respondents said they planned to come back this year and enthusiasm is showing in the early numbers.

As of last week, ticket sales were 70 percent ahead of where they were in early August last year—and there’s still just over a week to go.

Sponsorships have increased, bringing in new companies and a much stronger state presence.

Main sponsor SAVEUR, the nation’s most critically acclaimed food magazine, is continuing its lead role, and the Board of Supervisors has contributed $200,000 in hotel tax revenue as the second installment of its three-year committed underwriting of the event. Plus, the event has gained a notable main sponsor, Capital One Bank.

Tickets on festival day are $85 per visitor, down $10 from last year’s entry fee. Discounted tickets also were offered leading up to the event, producing good sales at the $65 price and a lot of interest in group sales. Opportunities are also available for businesses to purchase blocks of tickets, by calling 703-771-4964.

Hotel packages also are finding interest. Last year not one was sold.

Visit Loudoun planners also have paid attention to their strongest category of visitors—Gen Xers who accounted for 58 percent of attendees.

They were followed by baby boomers, ages 54-71, at 26 percent.

Another strong recommendation by survey

respondents was that children not be allowed at the event and that policy has been continued this year.

Planners are hoping the strong regional presence this year will draw wider visitation than that of last year, which was primarily from Loudoun, and Virginia in general. Last year’s target attendance of 5,000 fell far short at the main event Saturday—admittedly during the hottest day of the year. Visit Loudoun president and CEO Beth Erickson said, “If we double last year’s attendance, we’ll be very excited.”

And organizers have heeded Young’s advice to strongly promote overnight visitors, hoping to lure them for a three-night stay, not just two.

Not only will they bring in lodgings tax revenue, they tend to spend more. “Get them into hotels, transport them around—there are no negatives,” Young said.

This year’s efforts to generate more stays have resulted in a number of packages sold through Visit Loudoun partner hotels and inns, mostly in the Dulles area—including Homewood Suites Dulles North, Hyatt House in Sterling, the Holiday Inn in Leesburg, Hampton Inn Dulles and Embassy Suites in Dulles.

Promotion of the event has been revamped significantly, through radio spots in Washington, DC, Winchester, Richmond and Charlottesville, as well as cable outlets in DC, Richmond and Charlottesville, as well as online promotions.

Main sponsor SAVEUR again spread the word, and planners hit a target audience within a twoand-a-half-hour drive time.

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ressure is nothing new for Loudoun County senior volleyball player Olivia Aycock. With Loudoun County seeking its second straight Virginia High School League state title and sixth in seven years last November, the Raiders found themselves in a 1-1 tie after

two sets against Jamestown in the Group 4A championship match in Richmond. Loudoun County needed a spark and Aycock stepped forward to provide it.

Then a junior, Aycock had eight kills in the crucial third set and she finished with a team-high 12 kills in County’s four-set victory.

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year with a 49-match win streak. Loudoun County has won a state-record six championships (2007-10, 2012-13) and reached at least the state semifinals in each of the past eight seasons.

So, when the 6-foot outside hitter/setter was asked if she felt pressure to continue Loudoun County’s successful run in 2014, Aycock could answer honestly.

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he name of Tuscarora High School’s first defensive football coach, Adam Fortune, will be permanently on display above the school stadium if the Loudoun County School Board backs a request from the school community.

The board is considering naming the high school’s stadium Fortune Field, following a proposal made by Tuscarora Principal Pamela Paul-Jacobs and Athletic Director Derek Farrey, and endorsed by parents and students.

Fortune died July 7 of a heart condition called cardiomyopathy. He taught physical education at Tuscarora and served as defensive football coach under head coach Michael Burnett. He graduated from Loudoun County High School in 1995 and returned to teach in Loudoun County Public Schools from 1999 until his death last month.

“He conducted himself with class, integrity, and a true passion for all students, colleagues and athletics,” Paul-Jacobs and Farrey wrote in a letter to Superintendent Eric Williams requesting the stadium name.

“He spent time, energy, and resources far beyond what was required. His legacy at Tuscarora is evident.”

The stadium would serve as a fitting honor to recognize Fortune’s “commitment, passion and service” to the Tuscarora community, they added. They suggested that a

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plaque be placed near the stadium entrance and a sign be erected on top of the scoreboard reading “Fortune Field.”

The School Board heard the proposal during its meeting Tuesday, and it is expected to take a vote on the matter Sept. 9.

School Board member Jennifer Bergel spoke in support of the Fortune Field name, and noted that Fortune and his family have influenced not just the Tuscarora community but also much of Loudoun. Fortune taught at Lucketts and Catoctin elementary schools and coached football at Broad Run High School, leading the team to the state championships in 2008 and 2009. His wife Jennifer teaches at Lucketts Elementary.

While Kevin Kuesters (Broad Run) stressed that he supports naming the stadium Fortune Field, he urged the board to adopt some sort of policy that governs how and when school facilities are named to commemorate individuals in the future.

“I could see people coming forward to name a building after Robin Williams because

the emotions are there right now,” he said, referring to the actor’s death Monday. “How do we determine when we bestow that honor on an individual?”

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finals versus Atlee) and setter Amy Tottschling, as well as junior outside hitter Ashlyn Dunlop.

Broad Run (21-11 in 2013) also advanced to the Group 5A semifinals last November, falling to eventual champion Atlee. The Spartans made their first state tournament appearance since 1997, as they were the runner-up to Stone Bridge in both Conference 14 and the 5A North Region. Seniors Katie Maloney and Carmen Ritter join junior Elise Dumouchelle (12 kills, 10 digs vs. Atlee in the state semifinals) in leading Broad Run into the 2014 campaign.

Tuscarora (19-7)—which lost to Broad Run in the region semifinals—and Briar Woods

(16-6)—which was one of only two teams to win a single set against Loudoun County last year—also have strong teams returning to make Conference 14 one of the best in the state. Junior Alexis Coombs returns to lead the Huskies, while junior Lauren Twitty, who was selected to train with the USA Volleyball Junior A1 National Team this summer, leads the Falcons into the new campaign.

In Group 4A, Heritage (11-8) and Woodgrove (10-14) were seeded second and third, respectively, among Loudoun schools in Conference 21 (which includes Frederick County schools) last season, while Loudoun Valley (15-7) won the Group 3A Conference 28 title and reached the 3A East Region semifinals. n

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“In the offseason, I didn’t think I would have that pressure,” Aycock said. “But when tryouts started, it started kind of building up and I started feeling like the seniors did last year. I don’t want to disappoint people, but we’ve got to make sure everyone still is a team and we all play together. It’s not about one person winning it all. We want to make sure the whole team wins it together.”

Prior to that championship match against Jamestown, Aycock was not a player opposing teams worried much about in their preparation to face Loudoun County. The main offensive threats were then-seniors Maggie Phillips and Jane Feddersen, along with then-sophomore Taylor Borup. In fact, Aycock did not start regularly, as she and fellow rising senior setter/ outside hitter Hannah Vandegrift replaced each other in the lineup depending on what the Raiders needed at the time—Vandegrift’s setting and blocking abilities or Aycock’s hitting. Entering that third set against Jamestown, Loudoun County needed Aycock and she delivered. Combining with Feddersen on a block early, Aycock then posted two kills as the Raiders took a 6-4 lead. She later had four kills and another block assist in a nine-point run that enabled County to pull away to an easy 25-12 set victory.

“Even though I made the spark, so to speak, the whole team was still behind me,” Aycock said. “No one was mad that I got the spotlight. Everyone was really supportive, and everyone still really is.”

The loss of five seniors—all of whom will play in college this fall—and the retirement of longtime head coach Jenica Brown led many to question whether the Raiders could continue as a powerhouse team. New coach Sherilyn Hanna, who was the Raiders’ junior varsity coach the past two years, believes the stability within the program is why it can continue.

“[Athletic Director] Ken Wright, from the get-go, made sure to tell me that’s not the expectation,” Hanna said of directing the Raiders to another state tournament appearance. “There are other things than just winning state titles.

That put me at ease and took the pressure off, which is good.”

Aycock has been one of those key players, along with fellow seniors Vandegrift and defensive specialist/outside hitter Emily Solis and junior hitters Borup and Rachel Voketaitis.

Hanna, whose daughters Marguerite (2007) and Julianne (2008-09) were part of the beginning of the Loudoun County dynasty, feels Aycock has grown considerably as a leader since last season. “She’s stepping in and letting the team know what has to be done,” Hanna said. “She’s always had tremendous ball control and serves lights-out, and now she’s a voice on the court.”

Aycock recently committed to play college volleyball at NCAA Division I Rider University, joining Vandegrift (Temple) and Borup (North Carolina) as Raiders who will advance to the next level. She was recruited to be a setter as well as a hitter, and she will take on more of those duties this season at County.

“It is definitely the right choice for me,” Aycock said of Rider. “The coaches are great.

I’ll be setting in college, and it’s great to have a coach I can talk to. The class sizes are really small, which will help me focus on my academics, and everyone on the team was so nice. It was the nicest college team I’ve ever met.”

But first, there’s that challenge of another state championship.

“It’s a great group of girls,” Aycock said of the 2014 Raiders. “Everyone on the team is an amazing athlete. We have to make sure we play for each other and really work as a team, because that’s what got us to the state tournament last year. So if we work together, I think we’re going to get back to the tournament this year.” n

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he visual arts are in full bloom at the Village at Leesburg, as the retail center holds its second annual Artful August show Saturday, Aug. 23.

The popular shopping destination, known by most Loudouners for its high-end grocery store and entertainment offerings, has also become a hub for the arts, anchored by the Arts in the Village gallery, which will celebrate its second anniversary next month.

Artful August was designed as a way for established and amateur artists of all ages to exhibit and (if they choose) sell their work in a public space. Saturday’s outdoor exhibit offers free, open entry, and organizers will be awarding a number of cash prizes to winners in several categories. Jurors Gavin Glakas of the Yellow Barn Studio in Glen Echo, MD, and Susan Byrne of the Byrne Gallery in Middleburg will be selecting winners, and visitors to the event will vote on people’s choice awards. Artists who opt to sell their work keep all proceeds. The gallery and the center’s numerous arts-related businesses also will be doing interactive exhibits and demos as part of the event.

For VAL management, the show means a chance for non-professional artists to show their work and get a feel for the art world on a small scale.

“We have a lot of people who have been hesitant to enter shows before. People who think of themselves as artists but haven’t quite put their toe in the water to show,” said Staci Harris, Village at Leesburg’s marketing director. “We’re excited to foster those new artists of all ages.”

For the Batras of Chantilly, Artful August will be a family affair. Graphic designer Parakh Batra, her husband Kush and their two sons will all be showing work at the event. For Parakh Batra, the show is a chance to temporarily move out of the design world and focus on her passion for painting.

“I’m a graphic designer so I normally don’t exhibit artwork, but it’s kind of something I’ve always wanted to do,” she said. “Then I saw that it was all ages and I felt like this would be something fantastic for the four of us.”

Both Parakh and Kush Leesburg Today File Photo Batra are of Indian descent and Paintings, photography and drawings surround artist Jim Haller at the Arts in the Village Gallery’s anniversary Indian culture plays a major celebration. The gallery celebrates two years at the Village at Leesburg next month. role in Parakh’s work. At Artful August, she’ll exhibit her painting “Daily Hangama,” which playFor artists Amy and Karen Oliver, art is national parks before they head off to college. fully compares the chaos of family life with a Many of Kush’s photos from national park visits also a family affair. The mother and daughter are Bollywood movie, and will also be showing will be on display, and the Batras’ older son both members of the Arts in the Village co-op paintings of Indian clothing including a tradi- Rohin, 11, has also entered several photos, while gallery, located in the Village at Leesburg near tional wedding dress. younger brother Ripin, 7, will show posters Cobb Theatres, and are the gallery’s featured Kush Batra, an engineer who works in made from his original robot drawings. artists for August. technical sales for a software company, is also an “It’s neat to be able to work together like The Batras will be offering their work for amateur photographer. The family travels fre- sale, mostly to give the boys a taste of the profes- this since she’s the one who got me started,” said quently, visiting extended family in India every sional art world.

Amy Oliver, a 42-year-old ceramicist who owns few years and exploring other Asian countries “I wanted to show the boys different kinds Monkeytown Pottery near Bluemont. Oliver during their travels. But, as a photographer, of approaches in life, and one of them is looking remembers practicing still life paintings with Kush is particularly drawn to U.S. national parks at things from an artistic bent, and that you can her mother Karen in the late ’70s in Manassas. and hopes to take the boys to all of the major make a career of it,” Kush Batra said.

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Thursday, Aug. 21 7:30 p.m., Franklin Park Arts Center, Purcellville. Contact: www.piearts.org Piedmont Arts Foundation presents the funny and touching story of Harvard Law student Elle Woods. Tickets are $10. Show runs through Aug. 23.

“Big Night” Dinner at Patowmack Farm

Friday, Aug. 22

5-8 p.m., Dry Mill Winery, 18195 Dry Mill Road, Leesburg. Contact: drymillwine.com Indie rock, alt country and country rock from this Loudoun favorite. No cover.

“Legally Blonde”

7:30 p.m., See Aug. 21 listing.

6-9 p.m., Tarara Winery, 13648 Tarara Lane, Leesburg. Contact: www.tarara.com This adults-only evening features live music

Artful August

2-6 p.m., Village at Leesburg, 1602 Village Market Blvd. SE, Leesburg. Contact: www.villageatleesburg.com Artists of all ages from Loudoun and surrounding areas will show their work and compete for prizes. This free event includes interactive exhibits and artist demos.

Artists Reception

5-8 p.m., Arts in the Village Gallery, 1601 Village Market Blvd. SE, Suite 116, Leesburg.

Contact: www.artsinthevillage.com The gallery hosts a reception for featured mother and daughter artists Amy Oliver (ceramics) and Karen Oliver (collage).

Lovettsville Cooperative Market Canning Demo

2 p.m., New Jerusalem Lutheran Church, 12942 Lutheran Church Road, Lovettsville. Contact: www.lovettsville-grocery.com Master Canner Stephanie Bickmore gives a presentation on Tomatoes Three Ways. Cost is $12 for co-op members, $15 for non-members.

Waterford Concert Series: U.S. Army Brass Quintet See listing next page

Acoustic on the Green: Jennifer Daniels See listing this page Hillsboro Farmers Market Concerts

9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Hillsboro Old Stone School, 37098 Charles Town Pike, Hillsboro.

Contact: www.hillsborofarmersmarket.org

Shop for fresh produce, baked goods and more while enjoying top local musicians. Featured musicians are Caleb Karriker (9:30-11:30 a.m.) and Bob Keel (11:30 a.m.- 1:30 p.m.)

Mt. Zion Civil War Program

10 a.m.-4 p.m., Mt. Zion Historic Park, 40309 John Mosby Highway, Aldie. Contact: www.nvrpa.org/park/mt_zion Northern Virginia Regional Park Authority continues its commemoration of the sesquicentennial of the Civil War by hosting re-enactors portraying Union medical troops in the church turned field hospital at Mt. Zion.

“Legally Blonde”

2:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., See Aug. 21 listing.

Birding the Blue Ridge Center

8 a.m., Blue Ridge Center for Environmental Stewardship, 11661 Harpers Ferry Road, Purcellville. Contact: jcoleman@loudounwildlife.org On the fourth Saturday of each month (except December), Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy leads a bird walk at this beautiful 900-acre preserve in northContinued on next Page

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5:30 p.m., Oatlands Carriage House, 20850 Oatlands Plantation Lane, Leesburg. Contact: www.oatlands.org Hike through nearby meadows and woods, followed by a campfire with s’mores. The hike leaves the Carriage House at 5:30 p.m.; campfire starts at 6:30 p.m. Cost is $10 for adults, $5 for kids 16 and under and free for Friends of Oatlands members.

6 p.m., Shoe’s Cup & Cork, 17 N. King St., Leesburg. Contact: www.shoescupandcork.com Folk/rock from the popular Northern Virginiabased singer/songwriter.

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5 p.m., Waterford Old School, 40222 Fairfax St., Waterford. Contact: www.waterfordfoundation.org/concerts This free summer concert features well-loved

brass music from Handel’s Royal Fireworks to God Bless America and Gershwin. Audience members are encouraged to bring a picnic to enjoy on the lawn before or after the concert.

Live Music: John Burton Trio

2-5 p.m., Dry Mill Winery, 18195 Dry Mill Road, Leesburg. Contact: drymillwine.com This acoustic trio plays Piedmont-style country blues and covers by the Grateful Dead, Johnny Cash, Bob Dylan and more.

Mt. Zion Civil War Program 10 a.m.-3 p.m., See Aug. 23 listing.

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The workshop takes place one Tuesday a month for four months, beginning Sept 9. Following classes take place Oct. 14, Nov. 18 and Dec. 9. Workshops take place from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Senior Center, 21060 Whitfield Place, Cascades.

The workshops are facilitated by senior relocation strategist Helen Flynn and feature speakers on legal, financial, caregiving and relocation issues. Topics covered include the emotional aspects of a move, the stages of a move and finances.

The workshops are free and open to adults 18 and over. For information, call 571-258-3280, or go to www.loudoun.gov/seniors-cascades.

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6:30-9:30 p.m., The Q Company, 17 Catoctin Circle SE, Leesburg. Contact: www.lennysjukejoint.com.

Local musician Lenny Burridge hosts.

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7-9 p.m., Morven Park, Leesburg. Contact: www.loudounwildlife.org Susan Abraham of Lush Life Landscapes and the George Washington University discusses a designer’s approach to using plant communities as a guide for a garden palette that benefits wildlife at this Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy program. Advance registration is required.

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Totally Hot And Happy Menopause Support Group

This network for professional women to interact and exchange ideas meets every fourth Tuesday.

Jerry’s Jukebox

7:15-8:30 pm., Carver Center, Purcellville. Contact: 571-258-3400 Enjoy a large dance floor and a relaxed atmosphere as you learn to dance or perfect your skills. Drop in fee is $2. This group meets every second and fourth Tuesday.

Loudoun Toastmasters Meeting

Ashburn Toastmasters

7:30 p.m., Loudoun Extension Office, 30-B Catoctin Circle, Leesburg. Contact: ckope@hotmail.com The group conducts its regular business meeting. Meetings continue on the third Thursday of each month.

Loudoun Fairfax Mothers of Multiples

National Association of Professional Women

8:30 a.m., Eggspectation, 1609 Market Village Blvd.

Suite 105, Leesburg. Contact: jj.jank@raymondjames.com or 703-406-8440

Drop-In Grief Support

1-2 p.m., St. David’s Episcopal Church, 43600 Russell Branch Parkway, Ashburn. Contact: 703-957-1781 Free grief support through Capital Caring for those dealing with the loss of a loved one. Group meets every second and fourth Wednesday.

Reading With Kids at Ballentine Farm

12:30 p.m.-2 p.m., Carver Center, Purcellville. Contact: 571-258-3400 Seniors 55 and up can visit with campers at Waterford’s Ballentine Farm for reading and writing. Seniors are encouraged to share stories from their childhood with campers. Group meets every second and fourth Wednesday through the end of August.

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7:15 p.m., Broadlands Community Center, 43004 Waxpool Road, Ashburn. Contact: ashburn. toastmastersclubs.org or www.facebook.com/ ashburntoastmasters Toastmasters provides a supportive atmosphere and organized program for learning basic and advanced public speaking skills. Club meets on the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month.

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7:30-9 p.m., 202 Church St. SE, Leesburg. Contact: 703-727-1111 or loudoun.toastmastersclubs.org Practice public speaking skills with others. The club meets on the first and third Thursday of each month.

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At the time of the burning of Washington, Charles Binns II’s grandson, William, owned the house. Rokeby’s safe house propensities were well known, as the early records of the county were kept in a vault at Rokeby until a permanent building was erected in Leesburg in 1800, and it was that vault that probably became a temporary haven for the nation’s most important documents.

Empty in 1814, the house reportedly became the sanctuary of wagonloads of U.S. documents, including the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, the Articles of Confederation, Gen. George Washington’s correspondence and other papers.

That history will be to the fore Sunday, when the Thomas Balch Library will offer guests a rare treat—presentations from three historians on aspects of the War of 1812. Rich Gillespie, director of educational programs for the Mosby Heritage Area Association, will discuss what Leesburg and Loudoun were like in the late summer of 1814. National Archives historian Jessie Knatz also will speak about the national papers, while historian Steve Vogel will discuss the British invasion of the Chesapeake that same year.

Gillespie wryly noted “the slippery slope” of houses competing recognition of sanctuary for the documents. He said that, while no one can absolutely confirm Rokeby’s role, it is known that top county officials were involved in the transfer, but did not publicize it. In his view, the documents likely were brought to Leesburg to an empty house on Cornwall Street before being transferred to greater safety in Rokeby’s vault. The rare opportunity to see Rokeby and its vault makes the Sunday afternoon bicentennial event all the more special, he said.

Pamela Maroulis, executive director of the Inova Loudoun Hospital Foundation, described Sunday’s event as “not your normal gala party.”

It includes a VIP reception and tour of the house before the main event opens. There will be a Dolly Madison re-enactor and two others playing the part of members of the Binns family, the presentations by the three historians, and food will be catered by Grandale Restaurant—using period recipes, such as roasted meats and vegetables, Maroulis said. There also will be a specialty gin cocktail donated by Catoctin Creek Distillery.

The bicentennial commemoration will be relatively unusual, Maroulis said, in that “we’re not talking about health care all the time.”

It is special also for the Thomas Balch Library.

Ron Rust, past president of the Friends of the Thomas Balch Library and chairman of the 2014 fundraising committee, said this year’s fundraiser has a specific purpose: to create an endowment that will at some point flow into a foundation that has been set up to receive the almost three quarters of a million dollars bequeathed to the library by library patron Virginia Bowie two years ago. Such an endowment would support programs at the library.

For Christine Brennan, Sunday’s focus on the importance of both Loudoun institutions and the 200th anniversary of the Burning of Washington, plus Rokeby’s likely role, is a “happy colliding of events.”

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This year marks the 200th anniversary of the burning of Washington during the War of 1812, and Sunday’s “A Bicentennial at Rokeby” fundraiser will be held at the Leesburg-area house that has strong connections to that piece of the nation’s history.

Christine and Ed Brennon are the owners of Rokeby, a handsome mid-18th century brick house south of Leesburg that has been described as Loudoun’s best example of Georgian architecture. The house was being completed during the county’s infancy when it was carved from Fairfax County in 1757.

Christine Brennan is an Inova Loudoun Hospital board member and she and her husband had offered Rokeby as the site for the annual fundraiser, noting that both the house and the hospital are somewhat “pillars of the community” with long histories.

When the Balch Library also asked if it could use the house for its annual fundraiser, Brennan suggested pairing the two events.

That partnership—between the Balch Library, the repository of the county’s history, and the hospital—is particularly apt this year because of the stirring events of 200 years ago.

Rokeby’s best-known public history relates to the actions of the British invaders 200 years ago when they pillaged and set fire to the new capital city of Washington.

Then-Secretary of State James Monroe, who had his own connections to Loudoun County, ordered the evacuation of the country’s most important documents, including the Declaration of Independence, to be spirited to safety at Rokeby, after advising President James Madison in correspondence, “P.S.—You had better remove the records.”

While some historians are unsure as to which home in the Leesburg area actually was the repository for the federal documents—two sites on Cornwall Street in Leesburg being the other possibilities—Rokeby has a good claim that is supported by many modern-day historians.

Not only was it a good strong house on a secluded 160-acre tract, but it also had been built by Charles Binns II, Clerk of the Court for Loudoun County. Together with his son, also

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While Amy’s ceramics studio was well established before Arts in the Village opened its doors, for Karen, it was a chance to make her move into life as a professional artist.

“The gallery gave me that push,” Karen Oliver said.

Arts in the Village was launched in 2012 as a program of the nonprofit Loudoun Arts Council and is made up of 27 artist members who are selected by a jury and who run the gallery by committee. Artists pay a rental fee for space, but unlike many galleries, artists get 95 percent of the sales of their work. Also unlike a traditional gallery, Arts in the Village features individual artists each month but continues to display work from all members year round.

Gallery manager Mary Louise Ravese is a Waterford-based photographer and co-op member who shows her work at the gallery. For Ravese, the role of the gallery is to bring together artists from across the county and beyond, in a range of ages, experience levels, media and styles.

“One of the things I like about this gallery concept is that it’s helping to promote a sense of community among the artists,” Ravese said. “We’ve seen that a lot in the two short years that we’ve been in existence.”

Last year the co-op featured an exhibit called “Creative Inspirations” that focused on artists taking inspiration from others and featured some members using other members as inspirations. As it celebrates the end of its second year, the gallery will offer a special exhibit in September called “Collaborations” featuring collaborative works from members. Arts in the Village focuses on giving established artists an outlet for their work, while also supporting emerging artists.

“The gallery has attracted people who have been involved in the Loudoun art scene for years and years. Those people are mixed with people who

are new to the art scene here,” Ravese said.

On a recent Monday afternoon, Purcellvillebased painter Dana Thompson was manning the desk when 7-year-old Jack Graham and his mother Jennifer, of Leesburg, popped in to check out the art while taking a walk through the center. Jack’s eye was particularly drawn to Thompson’s bright colors and whimsical images of iconic treats like Twinkies and Ho Hos. Member artists said the gallery’s first year was relatively slow, with low foot traffic, but as new arts-related businesses have opened their doors, the number of drop-in visitors and general interest has been growing. The gallery has become a draw for newer arts-related businesses in the center. The Art Station, which offers classes for adults and children, and the Bead Artist have located next door to the gallery, while other arts-related businesses, including Cutthroat Yarn and Crafty Stitches sewing studio have also opened shops in the Village at Leesburg.

The gallery was not directly involved in the planning of this year’s Artful August event, but both the gallery and the LAC will have tents at the show and will be conducting demos and activities during the event. The gallery has also scheduled a reception for the Olivers’ show “Ripped Paper, Burnt Clay” to overlap with the event.

For the management of Village at Leesburg, the event is a chance to show off the cultural community it has helped foster.

“It’s a community that really works together and complements each other, and it has that really creative, innovation vibe to it which we really like,” Village at Leesburg’s Harris said. “I think it helps people give it a good sense, even if you’re here and you’re shopping or you’re going to the movies or you’re going bowling, you’re picking up on the fun atmosphere.” n

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Rezoning Application TLZM-2013-0005 is a request to rezone the two properties subject to the criteria of Section 3.3.15 of the Zoning Ordinance to allow limited commercial uses on the subject property, including outdoor restaurant seating and office use (in the existing structure) on the lot at 204 South Street. Applicant is also seeking an amendment to approved rezoning #ZM-75 to permit proposed commercial uses to utilize the parking spaces at 203 Royal Street. A Floor Area Ratio (FAR) of approximately 0.19 is proposed.

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Collection and Distribution Manager/Utilities Maintenance Div. .................................................................$69,478-$116,614 DOQ....................................................................................Closing Date: September 5, 2014 REQUIRED: Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or combination of education and experience; min. of five years of progressively responsible experience in the construction and/or maintenance of sewage collection and water distribution systems; three years of progressively responsible supervisory experience; possession of a valid driver’s licenses and safe driving record PREFERRED: Eight years of progressively responsible exp. in utility maintenance and construction of collection and distribution systems; five years of supervisory experience; knowledge of water and sanitary sewer computer modeling, computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS) software, geographical information systems (GIS) software, and other common business software systems such as MS Office Suite applications; Cross Connection License; possess the following certifications: NASSCO Pipe Assessment; CPR and First Aid; VDOT Flagging; Trench Safety and Confined Space; Virginia Waterworks Operators Class V license as issued by VA Dept. Professional and Occupational Regulation (DPOR); Registration as Professional Engineer in the Commonwealth of Virginia; bilingual in English/Spanish Certified Police Officer (Virginia only)—Police............................................................................................$53,233-$96,835 DOQ.........................................................................................Closing Date: Open until Filled REQUIRED: HS/GED; must be 21 years of age at time of appointment with US Citizenship; possess a valid driver’s license and a safe driving record; successful completion of basic law enforcement officers training program prescribed by the Commonwealth of Virginia; must currently hold a Virginia LEO Certification PREFERRED: Criminal Justice Degree; bilingual in English/Spanish Recreation Program Supervisor/Recreation Classes—Parks and Recreation.................................................$49,949-$83,837 DOQ..........................................................................................Closing Date: August 29, 2014 REQUIRED: Bachelor’s Degree in recreation management, recreation and leisure, physical education or related area; min. of two years of progressively responsible work in facility management or the recreational field or equivalent combination of education and experience; possess CPR and Standard First Aid certifications, or ability to obtain within three months of employment PREFERRED: Master’s Degree in recreation management or related field; two years plus of experience in recreational field; certification as a Certified Parks and Recreation Professional (CPRP); bilingual in English/Spanish CONTRACTUAL POSITION Tennis Professional--Parks and Recreation....................................................................................................$20.60-$23.69/hr.*...............................................................................................Closing Date: Open until Filled REQUIRED: USPTA or USPTR Level III certification; min. of one year of experience teaching tennis; CPR and Standard First Aid certifications or ability to obtain within 90 days of employment; various days/times; minimum of 20 hrs./week *Competitive salary plus commission on private and group lessons; health benefits available FLEXIBLE PART-TIME POSITION Maintenance Worker-Public Works/Streets Division......................................................................................$15.00/hr—up to 29 hrs/week..............................................................................Closing Date: Open until Filled REQUIRED: High School Diploma/GED and experience performing a variety of skilled trades and/or maintenance work; knowledge of safety precautions and hazards of maintenance work, snow removal operations, and manual labor; work requires working outdoors and the ability to work in all type of weather conditions; performs maintenance/repairs on Town streets, parks and grounds; must possess a valid driver’s license and a safe driving record PREFERRED: Road construction and/or landscaping experience Part-Time Recreation Programs Ida Lee (Parks & Recreation) After School Youth Program Instructor—must have experience working with children in a group setting; Monday-Friday, 2:45pm-5:30pm.................................................................................................$10.30-$14.42/hr Aquatic Fitness Instructor-- Must be CPR/AED certified and AEA certified or equivalent; min. of 16 years of age (high school student/graduate/GED). Formal teaching experience in a related field or one certification in a nationally recognized aquatic organization; various days and times.............................................................................................................................$25.75-$39.14/hr Fitness Instructors—Body Pump, Turbo Kick and/or RIPPED, Group Exercise, Step, Zumba-Certified Body Pump Instructor and CPR/AED certified; Certified Turbo Kick Instructor and CPR/AED certified; Certified RIPPED Instructor and CPR/AED certified; Group Exercise Instructor—Certified ACE, AFAA, AFPA or equiv.

Certified Step Instructor—AFAA certified or equivalent and CPR/AED certified Certified ZUMBA Instructor and CPR/AED certified; various days and times...............................................................................................................................................................................................$25.75-$39.14/hr Front Desk Clerk—Min. of 18 years of age and at least in 12th grade; prior cash handling and customer service exp. required; early mornings, evenings and weekends, 15-29 hrs/week; This is not a seasonal position............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................$13.39/hr Gymnastics Instructor---Knowledge, skills and experience instructing techniques of gymnastics; various days/times.....................................................................................................................................$12.88-$30.90/hr Lifeguards III—High School Diploma/GED and three years of experience as a lifeguard; must hold current certifications in American Red Cross Lifeguarding, CPR for the Professional Rescuer, and Certified Aquatic Facility Operator or equivalent certification; Winter Indoor Pool, various days/times....................................................................................................................$16.48/hr NFL Flag Football Referee—For 6-18 year olds; minimum of 16 yrs. of age; high school student or graduate; refereeing experience and knowledge of NFL Flag Football rules preferred; Friday nights, Saturdays & Sundays September-November and March-June.........................................................................................................................................................................$12.88-$30.90/hr Park Attendant—High school student or Graduate/GED; min. of 18 years of age; some grounds keeping experience; various days/times including weekends and evenings.................................................$8.24-$12.36/hr Preschool Substitute Teacher—min. of 18 years of age with child care exp.; limited days and times between 8:30am-3:30pm during the school year...................................................................................$12.17-$13.39/hr Recreation Instructors Various Positions—Do you have a talent/passion for the arts, cooking, graphic design, writing, etc. that you want to share with the community?

Come and teach for the Town of Leesburg’s Parks and Recreation Department. We are looking for instructors to teach all ages in the previously mentioned program areas and more; Min. of 16 yrs. of age, high school student, graduate/GED with knowledge and skills related to the specific instruction area. Hourly rate varies based on exp. and skills knowledge; various days/times.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................$12.88-$30.90/hr Swimming Instructor—min. of 16 years of age; any combination of education and experience as a competitive swimmer; technical work coaching swim programs; various days/times..........................$15.45-$22.66/hr Volleyball Instructor—knowledge, skills, and experience instructing techniques of volleyball; Saturday mornings year-round......................................................................................................................$12.88-$30.90/hr Volunteer Flag Football Coaches—beginning in August, games start in September *Most positions will be filled at or near the minimum of the range. *Dependent on Qualifications.

TO APPLY: A Town of Leesburg application for employment is required for each position. Please go to www.leesburgva.gov/jobs to apply online. Applications must be received by 5:00 pm on the closing date, unless otherwise noted. Resumes may be submitted as supplemental only.

The Town of Leesburg is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age and disability in employment or the provision of services.

The Town of Leesburg also supports the Americans with Disabilities Act by making reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities, so that they may participate in job interviewing, services or employment offered by the Town. Please call (703) 777-2420 or Virginia Relay Center (TDD 1-800-828-1120/Voice 1-800-828-1140).

All Town vacancies may be viewed on Comcast Cable Channel 67 and Verizon FiOS Channel 35.

Houses of Worship Conservative Traditional Anglican Worship

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t is unfortunate that the good news about a local startup business moving into larger space and creating more jobs has become a source of community friction.

The proposed expansion of K2M, which enjoys a growing international reputation for its innovative work with spinal devices, should be celebrated as a success story. Instead, it brought frustration and distrust.

There is probably plenty of blame to go around. However, if Leesburg is to be successful in future competitions for economic development opportunities, town leaders should take some lessons from this case.

The company’s request for confidentiality was certainly a big factor in fueling neighbors’ concerns. While transparency always is better in government work, secrecy in corporate relocation negotiations is not uncommon or unexpected. Once town leaders commit to that level of secrecy, it doesn’t reflect well on them—or bolster confidence among future economic partners—when word leaks out before the deal is done.

It likely would have been helpful for the concerned neighbors to have known the business causing their worry was already operating near their community, just down the road from its proposed new headquarters. The debate also illustrated a lack of confidence that Town Council members and planning commissioners, who knew the details of the proposed operation, would adequately protect them from adverse impacts.

Of greater concern is the apparent trend of expanding Loudoun companies requesting taxpayers to offset their costs; this is the second such deal in 2014. There is merit in having the ability to provide incentives, when needed, to help a business move its jobs to Loudoun or to keep a local company from moving across the border. There also is merit in leveraging local funds to secure state grants, with appropriations from the Governor’s Opportunity Fund providing one more way to get more money back from Richmond. However, there are far more growing businesses in Loudoun than there are funds available to dole out enticements.

Without careful—and transparent—application of the funds, the effort could create unreasonable expectations and ultimately undermine the initiative.

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Dear Editor: t is now almost three months since the terrible killing of a Purcellville teen by a police officer called to provide aid.

At the time it seemed to be either an awful lapse in judgment or training by the officer involved, or a big problem with the police department’s training, policies and procedures in dealing with mental episodes. An independent investigation was promised.

Plenty of time has elapsed to review the situation and to assess the performance of the police officer involved and of the department. And, plenty of time to let the public know how the Purcellville Police Department is dealing with the aftermath of this terrible event.

We must not let this horrible event fade away without action. We need to know that the police now

have the capability to respond to a troubled person other than by deadly force. We need to know that it is safe and wise to ask the police for aid when we face such a situation. And we need to know that the particular officer involved has been counseled, retrained or reassigned or perhaps given appropriate discipline, if that was warranted by the facts of the case.

Such an event cannot be allowed to pass away from our memories without impact. It was a horrible experience for the family and friends and the community—and the worst day in memory for the police.

We need to know what has been done to avoid any such thing to happen again—and to bring justice to all involved.

Mitch Diamond, Unison [Editor’s Note: Both the Loudoun Commonwealth’s Attorney’s Office and the Purcellville Police Depart-

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“Careful what you wish for folks! Once you find out how much abuse your kid’s heads are taking, I suspect that they will be removed or will be recalibrated to keep the game alive. When parents see the data, I guarantee there will be a significant drop in the number of folks signing up.”

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Dear Editor: obin Wiliams’ suicide has shocked and shaken our nation. Over the past week we’ve watched video clips and listened to interviews with Robin Williams. He had been open and honest about his addictions and depression.

In one particular interview with NPR, he agreed that his comedic style was indeed, “manic,” but stressed that he suffered from depression. “Oh, I’ve been sad,” he said, seriously. At other times, he provided us with a wildly humorous side of his behaviors, addictions and rehabilitation experiences.

All joking aside, Major Depressive Disorder is one of the most disabling illnesses facing individuals and families today. According to the National Institute of Mental Health, “In 2012, an estimated 16 million adults aged 18 or older in the U.S. had at least one major depressive episode in the past year. This represented 6.9 percent of all U.S. adults.” In the U.S., the suicide rate exceeds homicide and increases drastically with age. (CDC, 2012) Still, hearing these sobering statistics, disorders of the brain continue to carry a negative stigma. A prevalent myth that one should be able to forge through depression, without medical or psychological support, lingers. Many fear medication or hesitate to seek psychotherapy because doing so indicates personal weakness. Someone might say, “I am so lucky. I have a loving family, a beautiful house, great kids...(fill in the blank).

Why am I so sad?”

“It’s a wonderful sight to see,” Osius said.

“I think everyone I know was impacted by it,” Emory Dean said of the Sept. 11 attacks that left almost 3,000 Americans dead and an entire nation rocked by the tragedy. Remembering what happened with tributes such as the 9/11 ride helps people to heal, he said adding he and his son plan to join the riders, as soon as he’s old enough.

For the first time in four years Del. Randy Minchew (R-10) was a spectator rather than a rider—the result of a faulty motorcycle clutch that prevents him from riding long distances.

He said the ride is a way for Americans to remember what happened that day, and to show that the nation is strong enough to triumph over tragedy. “Anytime you have American flags coming out on the main streets of a town that is something to be proud of,” he said.

The ride is organized by the America’s 911 Foundation founded by Ted Sjurseth, a Leesburg area resident. Its goal is to provide support and assistance to the victims’ families and to raise money for emergency organizations. The foundation holds a number of fundraisers throughout the year, including the 9/11 Ride. Sjurseth organized the first ride in 2011which took 250 riders from Washington, D.C. to Ground Zero. n

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When should you start to pay attention to sadness? As parents, what signs of depression should you look for in your child/teen? Keep in mind that depression, like most mental illnesses, is very personal. Your symptoms may be different from others. Major depression will affect aspects of life such as social, vocational or academic. There is almost always a loss of interest in doing activities that once brought pleasure. Other symptoms are: weight and/or sleep changes, irritability or increase in level of anger, feelings of hopelessness and/or helplessness. Motivation and physical energy is usually affected. Substance use, such as alcohol, may increase. For parents, pay attention to any change in your child’s behavior that you deem a concern.

If you have thoughts about suicide, it is time to seek help.

If your child or teen has hurt him/herself or talks of suicide or for instance, “leaving this place,” it is time to seek help.

In Loudoun County we have resources available. If you are concerned about yourself or a loved one, please note the contact information below.

• Loudoun County Mental Health Emergency Services (24 hours, V/TTY), 703-777-0320 • LCMH: To seek an assessment or appointment, 703-771-5100 (The Mental Health Department in Loudoun County works on a sliding scale and accepts Medicaid.)

• LCMH can also help with referrals to other mental health professionals in the community.

Is it sadness or depression? If you’re not sure, seek help. Ask questions. Talk to friends.

Read about depression. Make a phone call. There are people who can help.

Patricia N. Atkins, LPC, Leesburg Jill Farnsworth, LCSW, Sterling Board of Directors, Friends of Loudoun Mental Health

agrant@leesburgtoday.com ing Street in downtown Leesburg Friday was lined with people waiting to cheer on the 1,000 motorcycles and emergency vehicles participating in this year’s America’s 9/11 Ride.

The three-day excursion commemorates those who lost their lives in the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. The journey started Thursday in Shanksville, PA, near the site of the Flight 93 crash, then headed to the Pentagon and finally to Ground Zero in New York City.

As engines roared and horns blew, onlookers cheered and waved American flags as riders passed by, some trying their best to hold back tears.

Before the motorcycles roared in, Rodger Stengel and John Osius made sure to get front row seats outside Downtown Saloon. Both men participated in the ride several times, saying their strong sense of patriotism prompted them to honor their fellow Americans.

Stengel, an Army veteran, said his most memorable experience was in 2011, the 10-year anniversary of the attacks, when the riders stopped in the middle of King Street for a moment of silence surrounded by the people on the streets.

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“If this is not a diagnostic tool what is the advant age of still guessing if the impact might have caused a concussion? As a diagnostic tool it would need FDA approval. Are we whistling Dixie here and have aroused parents to a point of losing their cool since when the light comes on it is a f alse positive that still requires going to the ER…The answer is to outlaw rough t ackling that would af fect head and spine in HS football. Easy and does not cost 75.00.”

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The Leesburg and Ashburn volunteer fire companies teamed up to provide a formal welcome for riders as they entered Leesburg.

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“[The] concern about kids hitting harder due to the light on the helmet sounds similar to the issues raised in the 1960s and 70s re: seat belts and airbags in cars... that these would make drivers more reckless. I think ever yone now agrees that seat belts & airbags made cars safer. I think sensors will make football safer. The game is in trouble with this concussion issue. We need to do ever ything we can to make it safer.”

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