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and allegations that go beyond the simple Democratic-Republican divide, though maybe that’s to be expected in a race featuring two independents. It seemed as 2015 opened that York, a political veteran who was last elected in 2011, as a Republican might face a challenge from King for the GOP crown. But then the incumbent rocked Loudoun’s political world by announcing at the first Board of Supervisors meeting of the year that he wouldn’t seek re-election. Speculation then landed on board Vice Chairman Shawn M. Williams (R-Broad Run) and Supervisor Ralph M. Buona (R-Ashburn). Wouldn’t one of them take the baton from York? Buona decided he wouldn’t. Then Williams got in the GOP race for chairman, but he would later drop out of that contest after news of past run-ins with the law came to light. A coalition of York supporters, meanwhile,
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the election is Nov. 3, so Loudoun is now only days away from picking a chairman from the field of York, Bellanca, King and Randall. Who will win is a matter on which even some astute observers of Loudoun’s political scene can’t agree. Nonetheless, the victor will claim
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indictments were filed just days before his son was scheduled to appear in a Republican presidential debate. John Tate of Warrenton, a third Paul aide originally accused in the alleged cover-up, saw his charges dismissed before the trial after defense attorneys argued that they stemmed from FBI interviews last year that could not be used, the AP reported. n
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spiracy, causing false campaign expenditures and scheming to falsify statements. The judge gave federal prosecutors 10 days to decide whether they’ll seek to retry Kesari, the Register said. Kesari said nothing to reporters as he left the courthouse, the newspaper reported, although his attorney, Jesse Binnall, said he and his client would be “evaluating” options on how to move forward. Kesari faces a maximum prison sentence of 20 years, The Associated Press reported. Federal investigators said Benton and Kesari concealed the payment of $73,000 to former Iowa state Sen. Kent Sorenson, who switched his support in the 2012 GOP nomination contest from then-Rep. Michele Bachmann to Paul. Prosecutors argued that Kesari and Benton broke the law by paying Sorenson through a video production company so that his name would be kept off public campaign expenditure reports, the Register reported. Binnall argued to jurors that the pay arrangement with Sorenson wasn’t necessarily illegal, even if it was perhaps unseemly, the newspaper said. And Paul testified that he believes the prosecutors were targeting his aides because of their ideology, the AP reported. He said he didn’t think it was a coincidence that the
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vehicle rule calling for at least two people per car. Letourneau’s comments and those of others gave county Chairman Scott K. York (R-At Large) the idea to write a letter to Gov. Terry McAuliffe and Virginia Secretary of Transportation Aubrey Layne to urge more HOV enforcement for a period of time to see if that would decrease traffic. York’s colleagues agreed with his idea, voting Oct. 21 to have him draft the letter on behalf of the entire Board of Supervisors. Letourneau noted at that Oct. 21 meeting that VDOT estimates that a large percentage of I-66 rush-hour traffic comes from HOV violators. So, he said, addressing the problem “would make a pretty big dent in volume right away.” Letourneau also recommended that State Police Superintendent W. Steven Flaherty be included on the HOV correspondence. The I-66 toll plan would work like this: Beginning in 2017, single commuters, who now can’t use the interstate inside the Beltway during expanded four-hour morning and evening rush hour periods, would be able to do so by paying
the levy. Carpoolers who now can take the highway during these times with only two people in a vehicle, however, would, by 2020, have to add a third person to use the road for free. Asked about enforcement options during a recent forum in Ashburn, VDOT representatives said the issue isn’t that easy. Currently, single occupant vehicles are allowed to use the highway during rush hour if they are displaying a Virginia clean fuel license plate with a design issued before July 1, 2011—a perk slated to be taken away regardless of the outcome of the toll plan—or if they are going to or from Dulles Airport or if they are law enforcement officers. Currently, the only way police can determine whether someone is an airport user or carrying a badge is to pull them over. That’s an inconvenience to the people the policies are intended to help, and the presence of flashing blue lights on the shoulder tends to slow traffic, the VDOT representatives said. The Commonwealth Transportation Board was scheduled to be briefed on the I-66 proposal Tuesday. The panel is likely to vote on the plan Dec. 9. n
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in the United States.” SAAB, which has no affiliation with the car company, designs fighter jets and radar systems among other large projects. It selected Leesburg as the country’s first testing spot because of its need for an air-traffic control tower, high level of flight traffic and proximity to SAAB and FAA operations. Building a standard brick-and-mortar tower is expensive, and can take years to complete. It took eight years for Frederick, MD, airport to get its air-traffic control tower up and running. So the Leesburg Town Council in September approved an agreement allowing the company and the research arm of the Virginia Department of Aviation, VSATS, to test SAAB’s new system. wIt cost the town $2,000 for two phone lines and electricity. “This is the perfect place to bring technology, transportation and innovation together,” Rep. Barbara Comstock (R-VA-10) said. SAAB’s system involves a crow’s nest at the top of the airport building that holds an array of cameras designed to digitally produce a 360degree view of the airport on 15 video panels in a control room. Air-traffic controllers have the ability to filter the screen for better visibility and can zoom in to specific areas—options not available to regular traffic controllers who monitor airspace by looking out of a window. The testing phase went “positively,” SAAB consultant Jerry McDaniel said. He said if the FAA approves the system in January through its Safety Management System requirements, a three-month active testing phase would follow at the airport. It’s too early to know when full implementation could move forward, he said. If successful, remote air-traffic control towers may be part of the FAA’s Next-Gen campaign to improve flight control nationwide at numerous airports.
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Construction prices are going up, prompting the Town Council to sort through its capital priorities Monday night. Councilman Dave Butler submitted a list of several projects costing less than $1 million, and the council was in agreement for two: a children’s splash park in the rose garden behind Town Hall and a permanent stage for performances on the Town Green. “There’s been a lot of constituent input that these things would go a long way to re-energizing the downtown area,” Butler said. Director of Public Works and Capital Projects Renée LaFollette said the Virginia Department of Transportation is experiencing cost increases ranging from 18 to 28 percent above engineer estimates. Also, the downtown improvements on King Street came in 37 percent higher than engineers’ estimates. She encouraged financial restraint and warned that money currently allocated to some of the projects on Butler’s list may have to be used for projects higher on the town’s priority list. “If our main construction projects do rise, some available funding for these projects may have to be used for projects we already have,” Town Manager Kaj Dentler said. “Our available funding may not be as available as we thought.” Most council members came to an agreement that the splash park and the stage would be two worthwhile projects to bring to a vote at a council meeting in two weeks. Butler’s list allocated $200,000 for the splash park, but it will likely be more expensive, and $50,000 for a permanent stage on the Town Green. “I would support the permanent stage; it’s the cheapest project at 50 thousand dollars,” Mayor Kristen Umstattd said. “The splash park is a bit expensive, but I think it would be a huge draw during the summer for families to bring their children downtown.” Umstattd noted the Village at Leesburg and the Lansdowne Town Center both have splash parks that are popular among residents. “The splash park would really help liven up the downtown and increase quality of life,” Butler said. “I would hate to spend money on things like stormwater management and not do anything fun with the money. We should be able to do fun things with some of the money.” Councilwoman Suzanne Fox said she thinks the permanent stage on the Town Green “would pay for itself very quickly.” The stage, which would include power outlets, would improve conditions for the Acoustics On The Green summer-long concert series. “Knock on wood, I think we could make the stage happen within the timeframe before next summer’s concerts,” Parks and Recreation Director Rich Williams said. Dentler said staff would get more information before having the two items ready for a vote at a council meeting in two weeks. n
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the company’s proposed route for the line were scheduled for August. But Loudoun County supervisors voted in July to suggest alternative routes, and Dominion asked the SCC for more time to study those paths. The SCC also agreed to consider two of the supervisors’ routes and to hear local comments on them. Representatives of the commission held a public hearing Tuesday in Leesburg and will again at Freedom High School, 25450 Riding Center Drive tonight. The power line generally would connect to an existing line east of Racefield Lane and Rt. 50 and span the Rt. 50 corridor southeast to a new substation east of the intersection of that highway and Poland Road. However, Dominion’s proposed route would place the infrastructure mainly on the south side of Rt. 50, which has angered residents and business leaders, who say the 4-mile power line would be an eyesore leading into one of Loudoun’s gateway corridors. In addition to this week’s meetings, a third public hearing on the matter will be held in Richmond on Feb. 2 at 10 a.m. in the SCC’s second-floor courtroom in the Tyler Building, 1300 E. Main St. Anyone wishing to comment at the hearings should arrive early and sign in with the SCC bailiff. Written comments on the proposal must be submitted by Jan. 6. All correspondence should be sent to the Clerk of the State Corporation Commission, Document Control Center, P.O. Box 2118, Richmond, VA 23218-2118, and refer to case number PUE-2015-00053. Electronic comments may be submitted at scc.virginia.gov/case. Click on the “Public Comments/Notices” link and then the “Submit Comments” button for case number PUE-2015-00053. n
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fter an eight-month search, Oatlands Historic House and Gardens has a new leader. Bonnie LePard on Monday took over as the new executive director. She replaces Andrea McGimsey, who resigned in May. “I am sure she will prove a great asset today and in the future,” Oatlands Board Chairman Michael J. O’Connor said, citing LePard’s extensive experience in land conservation and fundraising. With 13 buildings on the 415-acre property 6 miles south of Leesburg, Oatlands is known for its Greek Revival-style early 19th century manor house and gardens that have been called “the most beautiful in America.” Oatlands was donated to the National Trust for Historic Preservation by the Eustis family in 1965. Although owned by the National Trust, the property is administered by a local board of directors. While she does not come to Oatlands from the ranks of professional historic house museum management, LePard, 55, is a heavy hitter in the field of environmental and preservation law. Professionally, she was an environmental crimes prosecutor for the U.S. Department of Justice and she led the successful 20-year effort to save the Tregaron estate in the Cleveland Park area in Washington, DC’s. LePard was first board chair of the Tregaron Conservancy when
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it was established in 2006. In 2008, she became executive director of the organization, a position from which she retired in March. Tregaron is a 1912 estate that includes an imposing house designed by architect Charles Platt and 20 acres of wooded gardens designed by landscape architect Ellen Biddle Shipman. LePard was a leader in the battle to save the estate from repeated threats of development. She was instrumental in establishing the 13-acre Tregaron Conservancy and to restore the parkland and gardens and open them to the public. The Oatlands job became open at the right time for LePard. Her husband, Bruce Reed, who has been an economic and domestic issues Continued on Page 18
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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. While the cuts and enhancements pro-
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Finalists for Retailer: Brew LoCo LLC Best Rack Around Auctions on Main Browning Equipment, Inc.
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King Pinz Painting with a Twist The Dance Academy of Loudoun The Zone
Boulder Crest Retreat for Military & Veteran Wellness Community Foundation for Loudoun & Northern Fauquier Counties Loudoun Free Clinic Loudoun Youth
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AIC Incorporated DHK Enterprises, Inc. InforRelay Online Systems, Inc. Moverjunction.com Solebrity, Inc.
Finalists for Service Business: Finalists for Home Based Business: Ashburn Children’s Dentistry
Finalists for Rural Business: North Gate Vineyard Spring House Farm The Vineyards & Winery at Lost Creek Loudoun Therapeutic Riding, Inc.
Tickets are on sale now and key sponsorship packages are also available. For more information contact the Loudoun County Chamber of Commerce at 703.777.2176 or visit www.LoudounChamber.org.
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October was full of great events! Pictured here are a few of our models from the 8th Annual Business Women of Loudoun Fall Fashion Show, as well as our Loudoun Young Professionals ExeConnect event at Breaux Vineyard featuring Dr. Grace Keenan, CEO of Nova Medical Marty Shoup, Blue Lion Multimedia Group.
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ansdowne, VA — The Loudoun County Chamber of Commerce has announced that nominations are now being accepted for the 2016 Loudoun Community Leadership Awards. Nominations will be accepted through Friday, November 6th, 2015. The Loudoun Community Leadership Awards honor local business leaders and companies that have made exceptional contributions of leadership, expertise and resources to support the needs of the Loudoun County community and its citizens. “Loudoun County is truly privileged to have many outstanding leaders and businesses that have generously invested their time, talents and treasure to serve our community. The Loudoun County Chamber is proud to honor these great Community Leaders for the hard work and the indispensable contributions they have made toward making Loudoun County a world class community,” said Chamber President & CEO Tony Howard.
Each Community Leadership Awards winner will have the opportunity to select one non-profit organization to be the beneficiary of a $1,000 grant, courtesy of the Community Foundation of Loudoun and Northern Fauquier Counties. The winners will be announced at the Loudoun Chamber’s 2016 Annual Meeting on January 21, 2016. There are four award categories: 1. Outstanding Community Leader - Large Organization (More than 100 employees) 2. Outstanding Community Leader - Small Organization (100 or fewer employees) 3. Executive Leader of the Year 4. Young Professional Community Leader of the Year For more information, please visit www.LoudounChamber.org or contact Event Manager Danielle Kabban at 571-209-9037 or dkabban@loudounchamber.org.
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subject to preventable violent criminal acts.” “It is clear that the federal government has failed in its role to prevent great risk to the public safety,” Grassley wrote in the letter released Tuesday. Grassley asked the Department of Homeland Security to provide more detail about the suspects’ travels and criminal histories, including any previous deportations or known gang affiliation. Vasquez and Zelaya are reported to have ties with the Mara Salvatrucha (MS-13) gang. He also wants to know more about how Loudoun County handles these cases, including whether local authorities cooperate with immigration officials in turning over inmates for deportation. He asked: “What percentage of detainers or requests for notification of release placed by [Immigration and Customs Enforcement] in each of the past five fiscal years has Loudoun County honored?” n
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week. One Loudoun Managing Partner Bill May was joined Oct. 22 by local and state government representatives in kicking off construction of a new interchange at the Rt. 7/Ashburn Village Boulevard intersection. The project will take more than two years to complete and is chiefly funded by One Loudoun as a condition of the rezoning approval for the development. The Howard Hughes Medical Institute, which owns the Janelia Research Campus on the north side of the intersection, contributed 10 acres and $5 million to the project. The county government kicked in $5 million. One Loudoun is constructing the interchange west of its development because the county government paid for construction of the Rt. 7/Loudoun County Parkway interchange, which borders its property, using local bonds. “After several years of struggle and toil, we’re proud to be here today,” May said before introducing a roster of speakers that included county Chairman Scott K. York (R-At Large), Vice Chairman Ralph Buona (R-Ashburn), James G. Bonfils (R-Broad Run), Delegate Thomas A. “Tag” Greason (R-32), Del. Randy Minchew (R-10) and Gerald M. Rubin, executive director of the Janelia Research Campus. Bonfils, who was appointed last month to fill the Broad Run District seat following the
resignation of Shawn Williams, recalled visiting the Ashburn Village model home in 1988. Before buying their home in the neighborhood, he and his wife were told the interchange would be built soon, he said to laughter in the crowd. Minchew noted each of the Rt. 7 interchanges west of Sterling have been funded in a different way: a tax district for Rt. 28, county bonds for Loudoun County Parkway, state and federal funds for Belmont Ridge Road, and developer funds for Ashburn Village Boulevard. That self-help approach differs from the funding process that was in place 20 years ago, requiring the Board of Supervisors to ask the Virginia Department of Transportation to add a project to the state’s underfunded 6-Year Plan and then waiting for it to reach the top of the list. “That wasn’t working,” he said. The next Rt. 7 interchange project, at Battlefield Parkway in Leesburg, is being paid for—at least in the design phase—by the Northern Virginia Transportation Authority with revenues from the state transportation funding program enacted two years ago. Minchew and Greason supported the plan that was opposed by many in their party. “I’m glad I was on the right side of that vote,” Greason said. That flow should be significantly improved in three years. That is when the interchange is expected to be finished. Rt. 7 motorists aren’t expected to experience disruptions as part of the two major interchange projects, at least not during the first year of construction. Both interchanges are being built beside the current intersections, allowing traffic patterns to remain unchanged during the work. n NFL Sunday Tickets & ESPN Game plan. See your games here!
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illsboro became a training site for more than two dozen USAID trainees and agency officials who were in town last week to learn about its efforts to build water and wastewater systems for its approximately 100 residents. The town ranks as the state’s second smallest town and its efforts to upgrade its utility systems were recommended as a training model for locally hired employees, who came from United States Agency for International Development missions all over the world. Challenges facing the town are similar to those the workers deal with in their own localities. After a trek up the Short Hill to visit the town’s water sources—the Hill Tom spring with its springhouse/treatment facility, and a low-yield town well, the team gathered at the Old Stone School for a panel discussion with members of the town council and various state and county government leaders. After years of work with state and the county
agencies, the town is preparing for the construction of a new well and water treatment plant, a wastewater treatment plant and traffic-calming measures to Rt. 9. Mayor Roger Vance briefed his audience on the history of the town’s development of a rudimentary drinking water system. From its earliest days in the 1740s, the town has relied on water from the Hill Tom spring. In the 20th century, the Hillsboro Water Company formed (no longer extant) and laid a pipe into town to distribute the water. Today, there are 32 water customers, and eight properties served by private on-site wells. For about a century, the system worked satisfactorily, Vance said. But in the 1950s, increasing modernization began posing problems. The gravity-fed spring remained the town’s only water source until about a decade ago. A storage tank was built in the late 1980s, and some chlorine treatment was added, but, increasingly, the town fell out of compliance with state drinking water regulations. Finally, in a consent order with the state, “We agreed to get off the spring,” Vance said, noting that the town’s water source was becomContinued on Next Page
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f ReLove It Consignment Shoppe co-owners Michael Oaks and Kim Patterson Oaks have their way, this year’s Halloween Block Party on North 21st Street will be bigger than ever. “We are expecting thousands. The Facebook page response has been amazing,” Michael Oaks said this week. From its inception four years ago as a Halloween celebration and costume contest, the event has morphed into the town’s largest block party, drawing both local residents and visitors from neighboring counties. A key mover and shaker in the consortium of the town’s downtown businesses, Oaks said sponsorships and donations from businesses all over the town are helping hugely. “Without them the party wouldn’t be possible,” he said. The block party will be held from 5 to 9 p.m. Friday, Oct. 30. The street will be blocked to traffic from 3 to 10:30 p.m. between O and Main streets. In case of rain, the party will be held Saturday, Oct. 31. For the kids especially, the heart of the event is the costume contest, which will be judged in six categories. Participants don’t have to register; they
just turn up and are put into different age categories, from infants to adults. There will be four judges: motivational speaker Gino Stampora, Catoctin Creek Distillery co-owner Scott Harris, Purcellville Police Chief Cynthia McAlister and Town Councilwoman Karen Jimmerson. There will be plenty of cash prizes, including the top prize of $500 cash for the best costume overall. For Oaks and his wife, Kim, the event is worth all the work to organize and raise money for the party. “It’s a social event, just a great family friendly affair,” he said. In addition to the costume contest, there will be plenty of food available on the street. “Come hungry,” Oaks advised. Magnolia’s at the Mill restaurant will serve up a medley of dishes, while new Mexican restaurant Casa Tequila will offer tacos and other goodies. The American Legion on North 21st Street will serve hot dogs, hamburgers and Sloppy Joes. Lickety Splitz Hawaiian Shave Ice and several food trucks also will be on hand. In addition to the costume contest, games include The Rubber Rat Toss, Pumpkin Bowling, Pin The Nose on the Witch, Pumpkin Tic Tac Toe. For those wishing super scary results, there will be contests for “Howl at the Moon,” and “Most Horrific Scream.”
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Storyteller Dana Laukhuf will be on hand to tell Halloween tales. There will be rubber ducky races, Magic by Ryan, balloon artist James Creel, the Wildlife Ambassadors and a few more surprises that Oaks declined to divulge. A highlight will be a 45-minute show, starting at 5:30 p.m., by
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trail and continue to maintain the area. In announcing the award, Nature Generation President Amy Marasco Newton stated that Reaves’ “love of nature and science is evident in all the ways she helps and teaches the next generation at the trail.” Her work has included creating activities for students on field trips, teaching them how to use field equipment, helping them enhance the trail pollinator plot and reducing the impact of storm water runoff. The Purcellville resident also gives her time to other cultural and environmen-
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he found violation after violation, with repeated requests from the state for improvements and compliance, starting in the early 1970s when national and state regulations were coming into play. Edelman drew laughs from the USAID trainees when he cited a 1975 letter from the health department asking the town to stop chlorinating its water before collecting bacterial surveys. “They were cheating,” he said. In the late 1970s, the Town Council basically took the position, “Don’t tell us what to do, leave us alone, Richmond,” according to Edelman. It took years of non-compliance notices and a formal finding in 2000 that the Hill Tom spring was under the direct influence of groundwater before the town began to tackle its drinking water problems. The town hired a consultant when its filtration plan was not approved, “and it’s been on boiled water ever since,” Edelman said. He also noted the town’s challenges. It has a small population and no water utility or department. The utility system is run by volunteers, including Vance and Councilwoman Amy Marasco Newton, an environmentalist who heads the nonprofit Nature Generation. Comments by the trainees were positive about what they had learned. They stressed the importance of environmental stewardship and noted the similarity of problems faced by the town to those in their own communities. As Loudoun Water’s Tom Lipinski put it, “The community has to want it—that’s important.” After leaving Hillsboro, the trainees visited the Blue Plains Advanced Wastewater Treatment Plant in Washington, DC—the largest such facility in the world. n
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WHAT TO BRING All voters must now provide a photo ID. Acceptable forms of ID include: a valid Virginia driver’s license; a DMV-issued photo ID card; a valid U.S. passport; a valid employee photo ID card; other government-issued photo ID card; or a valid Virginia college or university student photo ID card. Those who turn up without the required ID will be given a provisional ballot and granted until noon Friday, Nov. 5, to provide
valid identification—by fax, email, mail, or in person at the Registrar’s Office. ON YOUR BALLOT Each voter will be asked to cast ballots for up to 14 candidates and for two bond questions. Voters will select one senator, one delegate, Board of Supervisors members (at large and district), two School Board members (at large and district), five Constitutional officers and three members of the Soil and Water Conservation District. WHERE TO VOTE See the list of polling places on Page 40
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Business Development, Telos Corp. » Residence: Carisbrooke in Ashburn » Family: Wife, Chris; two children; three grandchildren, ages 4, 6 and 8 » Favorite book: “Leadership” by Rudy Giuliani » Campaign website: supervisorbuona.com MIKE R. TURNER » Party affiliation: Democrat » Age: 63 » Occupation: Executive director, MOAA Military Family Initiative » Residence: Lansdowne Woods » Family: Two daughters, Tracy and Kristina; son, Paul. » Favorite Book: “Zealot: The Life and Times of Jesus of Nazareth” by Reza Aslan » Campaign website: miketurnerforashburn. com
TONY R. BUFFINGTON JR. » Party affiliation: Republican » Age: 38 » Occupation: Federal law enforcement » Residence: Brambleton in Ashburn » Family: Two sons, Evan and Aiden » Favorite book: “The Boy Scout Handbook” (given to me by my Dad) » Campaign website: tonybuffington.com RICHARD A. JIMMERSON JR.
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BROAD RUN RON A. MEYER JR. » Party affiliation: Republican » Age: 26 » Occupation: Media executive, MediaDC » Residence: Too close to the Greenway » Family: Wife, Celia; Lady the dog and Dude the cat. » Favorite book: Scripture » Campaign website: ronmeyer.com AL R. NEVAREZ » Party affiliation: Democrat » Age: 36 » Occupation: Economic researcher » Residence: Remington at Dulles » Family: Two daughters, Isabel (11) and Sonja (4) » Favorite book: “Speaker for the Dead” » Campaign website: alnevarez.com CATOCTIN
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» Party affiliation: Republican » Age: 62 » Occupation: Vice president of labor relations at NECA Inc. » Residence: Just west of Waterford » Family: Wife, Gail; three daughters, Melissa Sutton, Megan Thomas and Molly Higgins; two sons-in-law, Mark Sutton and JT Thomas; and three grandsons, Noah and Nathan Thomas and Marshall Sutton » Favorite book: “John Adams” by David McCullough » Campaign website: higgins4catoctin.com
MATTHEW F. LETOURNEAU* » Party affiliation: Republican » Age: 35 » Occupation: Loudoun County Board of Supervisors, Dulles District; senior director of communications at a business trade association » Residence: Little River Commons near South Riding » Family: Wife, Margaret; children, Patrick (8), Emily (6), Brendan (4) and Caitlin (2) » Favorite book: Michael Connelly’s Harry Bosch series » Campaign website: mattforsupervisor.com LEESBURG
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» Party affiliation: Democrat » Age: 49 » Occupation: Director of business development and program management at Trillion Technology » Residence: South Riding » Family: Wife, Shri; sons, Anshul and Sudhish » Favorite book: “The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People” by Stephen R. Covey » Campaign website: anjanforsupervisor.com
KRISTEN C. UMSTATTD » Party affiliation: Democrat » Age: 61 » Occupation: Attorney and mayor of Leesburg » Residence: Foxridge in Leesburg » Family: Husband, Chuck Moss; daughter, Kendrick Moss Umstattd » Favorite book: “Rosie and the Rustlers” by Roy Gerrard
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STERLING EUGENE A. DELGAUDIO*
» Party affiliation: Republican » Age: 60 » Occupation: CEO, Public Advocate of the U.S. » Residence: Rolling Ridge area of Sterling Park » Family: Wife, Sheila; four daughters, two sons » Favorite book: C.S. Lewis’ “The Voyage of the Dawn Treader” from “The Chronicles of Narnia” » Campaign website: Joineugene.com
B. JILL MCCABE » Party affiliation: Democrat » Age: 47 » Occupation: Emergency pediatric physician » Residence: Broadlands in Ashburn » Family: Husband, Andrew; son, George; and daughter, Maggie » Favorite book: “All the Light We Cannot See” by
JILL HOLTZMAN VOGEL* » Party affiliation: Republican » Age: 45 » Occupation: Attorney specializing in ethics law, charities, nonprofits and political law » Residence: Upperville » Family: Husband, Alex; four children and two stepchildren: Olivia (3), Tas (6), Jack (9), Will (12), Alex (15) and Peyton (17) » Favorite book: “The Theory of Everything” by Stephen Hawking » Campaign website: senatorjillvogel.com 31ST DISTRICT BARBARA A. FAVOLA* » Party affiliation: Democrat » Age: 60 » Occupation: Government affairs and community relations » Residence: Lyon Village in Arlington » Family: Husband, Douglas Weik; son, Donald Weik » Favorite book: “Master of the Senate: The Years of Lyndon Johnson” by Robert A. Caro » Campaign website: barbarafavola.org GEORGE V. FORAKIS » Party affiliation: Republican » Age: 26
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» Party affiliation: Republican » Age: 46 » Occupation: Management consultant » Residence: Leesburg » Family: Wife, Jan; six daughters and seven sons » Favorite book: “Ethics” by Aristotle » Campaign website: Hollingshead.com JENNIFER T. WEXTON* » » » »
Party affiliation: Democrat Age: 47 Occupation: Attorney Residence: Ashton Downs in Leesburg » Family: Husband, Andrew; children, Matthew (12) and Jamie (10) » Favorite book: "To Kill a Mockingbird" by Harper Lee » Campaign Website: senatorwexton.com *denotes incumbent
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RICHARD H. “DICK” BLACK* » Party affiliation: Republican » Age: 70 » Occupation: Retired » Residence: Broadlands » Family: Wife, 14 grandchildren » Favorite book: The Bible » Campaign website: senatorblack.com
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» Occupation: National security consulting » Residence: Arlington, courthouse neighborhood » Family: Not married » Favorite book: “A Brief History of Time” by Stephen Hawking » Campaign website: forakisforsenate.com
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» Party affiliation: Democrat » Age: 34 » Occupation: Human resources professional » Residence: Chatham Green Condos, Sterling » Family: Me and my son, Gabriel » Favorite book: “The Alchemist” by Paulo Coelho » Campaign website: koranforsterling.com
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Anthony Doerr » Campaign website: drjillmccabe.com
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KORAN T. SAINES
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oudoun County is divided into four state Senate districts. They are among the most hotly contested and will be among the most closely watched as Democrats push to win control of the body. Republicans hold 21 of the 40 seats. If Democrats can pick up one seat statewide, Lt. Gov. Ralph Northam, a Democrat, would break tie votes. Although Northern Virginia has leaned increasingly Democratic in recent national and statewide contests, state Senate incumbents of both parties have enjoyed voter support in Loudoun. In more than 45 years, no Loudoun senator has lost a re-election bid.
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Loudoun County School Board
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firm » Residence: Brambleton » Family: Husband, Aaron; children, Caleb (14) and Ella (12)
» Occupation: Certified financial planner
nonprofit Mustard Seed Foundation
» Residence: Cascades
» Residence: Ashburn Farm
» Family: Wife, Regina; children, Ryan and Reagan
» Favorite book: “Pride and Prejudice” by Jane Austin; “The Count of Monte Cristo” by Alexandre Dumas; “Anne of Green Gables” by Lucy Maud Montgomery
» Favorite book: The Bible » Campaign website: ElectRyanMyers.org
» Favorite Book: “A Prayer for Owen Meany” by John Irving
DEBBIE K. ROSE*
» Campaign Website: VoteEricHornberger.org
» Campaign website: BethHuck.com STEPHAN F. KNOBLOCH
» Occupation: Owner and managing partner of Flip Switch Events LLC, an eventmanagement, production and consulting
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» Age: 45
» Age: 54
JILL A. TURGEON*
» Occupation: Intellectual property fellow, ACT I The App Association
» Occupation: Senior vice president of research and advisory services for K12 Insight, an education research and communication firm in Herndon
» Age: 44
» Residence: Cascades
» Residence: Woodlea Manor in Leesburg
» Family: Husband, Randy; children, Jack, Olivia and William
» Family: Wife, Karen; children, Michael (22) and Katherine (19)
» Favorite book: “The Outsiders” or “To Kill A Mockingbird”
» Favorite book: “Shantaram” by Gregory Roberts
» Campaign website: debbierose.org
» Campaign website: knobloch4schoolboard. com
» Age: 37
» Family: Wife (reading specialist in LCPS) and three children
ASHBURN ERIC D. HORNBERGER*
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» Age: 47
RYAN A. MYERS
» Occupation: Executive director of philanthropic organization/charitable
» Age: 49
» Residence: Round Hill » Family: Husband, Bill (teacher at River Bend Middle School); children, Katie, Megan and Zach » Favorite book: children’s book: "You Are Special” by Max Lucado; personal study: "Making of America: The Substance and Meaning of the Constitution” by Cleon Skousen; leisure: anything by Mary Higgins Clark » Campaign website: jill4schoolboard.com
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BROAD RUN KEVIN J. KUESTERS* » Age: 49
» Occupation: CPA
» Family: Married with children » Favorite book: “Who Moved My Cheese?” by Spence Johnson » Campaign website: electkenyasavage.com
» Residence: Broadlands LEESBURG
» Family: Not provided » Favorite book: Not provided » Campaign website: Kevinservesloudoun. com JOY R. MALONEY
» Age: 44 » Occupation: Software engineer » Residence: Broadlands » Family: Husband, Joe; 15-year-old daughter » Favorite book: “The Princess Bride” by William Goldman
CATOCTIN ERIC J. DEKENIPP
» Age: 44 » Occupation: Selfemployed wedding officiate, wedding venue owner and software implementation consultant
» Family: Wife, Elizabeth; daughters, Ava (9) and Alexa (6) » Favorite book: “Leading Change: The Argument for Values Based Leadership” by James O’Toole » Campaign website: facebook.com/ DeKenippforLCPS or dekinipp4lcps.com
» Residence: Forest Ridge in Sterling » Family: Husband, Keith; children, Kyle and Kelsey » Favorite book: crime novels/murder mysteries » Campaign website: none *denotes incumbent
» Family: Wife, Suzanne Fox; children, Stephanie (24), Sydney (19) and Savannah (17) » Favorite book: "Democracy in America" by Alexis de Tocqueville » Campaign website: fox4loudounschools.com TOM C. MARSHALL » Occupation: Retired teacher, guidance counselor and school administrator; Realtor at McEnearney Associates » Residence: Northwest Leesburg » Family: Wife, Barbi; children, Katie (33), Amy (23) and Cory (19) » Favorite book: “East of Eden” by John
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» Age: 40 » Occupation: Trial attorney and child advocate » Residence: Courtland Rural Village near Lucketts » Family: Husband, Brian (police officer); children, Jada (11), Nico (9) and Charli (7) » Favorite book: “A Thousand Splendid Suns” by Khaled Hosseini » Campaign website: dustyforschoolboard.com
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» Age: 49 » Occupation: Economic Consultant » Residence: Old Waterford Knolls in Leesburg » Family: Married; four kids, all in public schools » Favorite book: Too many to name. Enjoy reading fiction and non-fiction. » Campaign website: vote4pearsall.com
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» Age: 46
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BRENDA L. SHERIDAN*
» Residence: Foxridge subdivision in Leesburg
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NELS A. PEARSALL
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WILLIAM D. “BILL” FOX*
Steinbeck and “The Covenant of the Wild” by Stephen Budiansky » Campaign website: tom4schoolboard.com
DULLES JEFFREY E. MORSE* » Age: 50ish » Occupation: Lead Associate, Booz Allen Hamilton » Residence: South Riding » Family: Wife, Karen (kindergarten assistant for LCPS); son (Virginia Tech), daughter in high school, daughter in middle school » Favorite book: “Getting to Yes” » Website: electjeffmorse.com KENYA A. SAVAGE » Age: 42 » Occupation: Consultant, Booz Allen Hamilton » Residence: Ridings at Blue Spring near South Riding
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here are 16 candidates seeking to represent Loudoun County in the Virginia House of Delegates. You’ll only have to vote for one. The county is carved into seven House districts, currently represented by six Republicans and one Democrat. Two of those Republicans—Tom Rust in the 86th District and David Ramadan in the 87th District are not seeking re-election, creating spirited contests for the open seats. One incumbent, James M. LeMunyon in the 67th District, is running unopposed. In Richmond, the House is firmly in Republican control, with the GOP holding 67 of 100 seats. That is not expected to change
in this election cycle, but Democrats are hoping to gain ground after state voters— especially in Northern Virginia—backed the party’s candidates for president, governor, lieutenant governor and attorney general in recent years. 10th DISTRICT J. RANDY MINCHEW* » Party affiliation: Republican » Age: 58 » Occupation: Attorney
» Residence: Leesburg’s Historic District » Family: Wife, Teresa; son, Jack » Favorite book: "Democracy in America" by Alexis de Tocqueville » Campaign website: delegaterandyminchew.com PETER C. RUSH » Party affiliation: Democrat » Age: 68 » Occupation: Information technologist » Residence: Northwestern corner of Leesburg
» Favorite book: “The Structure of Scientific Revolutions” by Thomas Kuhn
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MY CORE VALUES: ❑ Ethics and Integrity First ❑ Service to Ashburn Before Self ❑ Planning Excellence in All We Do MY TOP THREE ISSUES:
• Revise the County Comprehensive Plan. We must create a vision for Loudoun’s future that fully funds education and includes a multi-modal transportation plan and integrated housing plan that doesn’t continually overwhelm our infrastructure. • Fully Fund the Educational Needs of Our Children. Full-Day kindergarten is a top priority! We must repair the damage caused by the current board (led by my opponent) that underfunded schools by $95 million over the last four years. • Make the Silver Line Stations Model, Mixed-Use, Portal Communities. A revised Comprehensive Plan should incorporate a robust intra- and inter-county bus network to ease traffic congestion and connect all of Loudoun to thriving, low-footprint, mixed-use communities surrounding the Silver Line stations.
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• Retired (24 yrs) U.S. Air Force Colonel; Desert Storm veteran; fighter pilot; air-rescue helicopter pilot; Joint Chiefs global policy planner • National military commentator for CNN, MSNBC, Fox News, NPR, Newsweek.com • National nonprofit senior executive since 1997; currently Executive Director of a foundation helping military families • B.Sc. U.S. Air Force Academy, 1973; MBA Chapman Univ. 1979
» Campaign website: peterrushfordelegate.com 32ND DISTRICT THOMAS A. “TAG” GREASON* » Party affiliation: Republican » Age: 45 » Occupation: EVP sales, QTS Inc. » Residence: Belmont in Ashburn » Family: Wife, Mary Beth; children, Matthew, Jenna and Grace. » Favorite book: “To Kill a Mockingbird” by Harper Lee » Campaign website: taggreason.com ELIZABETH AMY MILLER » Party affiliation: Democrat » Age: 46 » Occupation: Small business owner » Residence: Broadlands » Family: Husband, Stevens Miller; son, Fordon Miller (13) » Favorite book: “The Shuttle” by Frances Hodgson Burnett » Campaign website: elizabethmillerfordelegate.com 33rd DISTRICT MARK D. ANDERSON » Party affiliation: Libertarian » Age: 37 » Occupation: Quality lab tech at O'Sullivan Films Corp » Residence: Winchester » Family: Parents, Jerry and Irene Anderson; siblings, Beth Bentley, Vickie Apel and Jessica Gugel » Favorite book: “V for Vendetta” by Alan Moore; “1984” by George Orwell; “To Kill a Mockingbird” by Harper Lee; “Atlas Shrugged” and “The Fountainhead” by Ayn Rand » Campaign website: andersonfordelegate.com D. CHUCK HEDGES
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» Party affiliation: Democrat » Age: 68
» Occupation: Retired senior executive with the Federal Aviation Administration » Residence: Lovettsville » Family: Wife, Betty; two sons, Mark and Warren; and five—soon to be six—grandchildren » Favorite Book: “Peter the Great” by Robert Massie » Campaign website: chuckhedgesfordelegate.com DAVE A. LAROCK » Party affiliation: Republican » Age: 59 » Occupation: General contractor » Residence: near Hamilton » Family: Wife, Joanne, seven children— Laura, Abby and John at home and David, Peter, Paul, and Elizabeth living close enough to come over for Sunday dinner—and eight grandchildren. » Favorite book: The Bible » Campaign website: votelarock.us 34th DISTRICT KATHLEEN J. MURPHY* » Age: 67 » Party affiliation: Democrat » Occupation: President of Johnson Murphy & Associates, which builds legislative strategies for companies and nonprofits in McLean. » Residence: McLean » Family: Husband, Bill Sudow; six children » Favorite book: I love biographies, especially David McCullough’s book on John Adams, “1776” » Campaign website: murphyfordelegate.com CRAIG A. PARISOT » Party affiliation: Republican » Age: 41 » Occupation: President and CEO of a consulting business » Residence: McLean » Family: Wife, Kristin; son, Jackson » Favorite book: “The Kite Runner” by Khaled Hosseini » Campaign website: craigparisot.com 67th DISTRICT JAMES M. LEMUNYON* » Party affiliation: Republican » Age: 56 » Occupation: Business person » Residence: Franklin Farm in Fairfax County » Family: Wife, Robin; three children, Mark, Heather and Kristin » Favorite book: “Seven Habits of Highly Effective People” by Stephen Covey » Campaign website: LeMunyon.com 86th DISTRICT CONTINUED ON PAGE 38
EXPERIENCE
33 years of law enforcement experience including:
16 years as our Loudoun County Sheriff
Protecting our Children
Restore an environment of transparency between the Sheriff ’s Office and the public. In order to build trust, information must be shared with the communities we serve. Re-implement the Sheriff ’s Office Gang Unit and Narcotics Unit to address the growing gang and drug activities in our communities. Put a greater emphasis on local law enforcement. Too many deputies are assigned to federal task forces while local positions go unfilled. We need both. Bring back a “teamwork relationship” with the Commonwealth’s Attorney. Restore Fiscal Integrity to the Sheriff ’s Office budget. In 16 years as Sheriff, Steve Simpson never once went over budget, even in the leanest of years. Restore a relationship of respect with the Board of Supervisors and local Town Councils. A sheriff needs to be straight with our elected officials and not offer excuses. Deputies need to be respected. We need to have open communication. Deputies should not be afraid to approach the Sheriff with their concerns. End partisan politics in the Loudoun Sheriff ’s Office. No deputy or other employee should ever lose their job on the basis of their support (or nonsupport) of a political candidate. It never happened when Steve Simpson was Sheriff.
Implemented Internet Safety Program to educate parents on how to keep their children safe while online.
Protecting our Homes Under Sheriff Simpson’s Leadership, the presence of Loudoun Sheriff ’s Deputies in the county increased through community policing and bicycle patrols. Sheriff Simpson worked with Fire and Rescue to implement a Reverse 911 system to notify citizens in the event of an emergency. Began the Citizen Alert Program as well. In 2010, Sheriff Simpson began Crisis Intervention Training (CIT) for Deputies, teaching them communication skills designed to de-escalate violent situations.
Sheriff Simpson initiated Loudoun’s Truck Safety Inspection Unit to remove unsafe, dangerous trucks from our roads. Sheriff Simpson conducted Sobriety Check Points every month and additional ones during the holidays, resulting in the removal and arrest of drunk drivers from our roads. Purchased speed awareness trailers to remind drivers of their speed.
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Sheriff Simpson assigned deputies to teach D.A.R.E. in every public elementary school in Loudoun County.
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24 years Loudoun County Sheriff ’s Office Patrol Deputy • Field Training Officer • Criminal Investigator Patrol Supervisor
Protecting our Seniors Sheriff Simpson sponsored crime prevention and victim assistance programs for older persons such as TRIAD These programs focus on: • Improving personal safety • Going out after dark • Reducing fear and vulnerability to fraud or con artists • Identity theft Implemented Project Lifesaver
For More Information: www.ElectSteveSimpsonSheriff.com
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JENNIFER B. BOYSKO » Party affiliation: Democrat » Age: 48 » Occupation: Former aide to Dranesville District Board of Supervisors » Residence: Herndon Historic District » Family: Husband, Glenn; daughters, Hannah and Sophie Claire » Favorite book: “Jane Eyre” by Charlotte Bronte » Campaign website: JenniferBoysko.com PAUL R. BRUBAKER » Party affiliation: Independent » Occupation: Technology executive » Residence: Herndon
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» Family: sons, Jackson (14) and Gavin (12) » Favorite book: “Profiles in Courage” by John F. Kennedy » Campaign website: brubaker2015.com RAUL “DANNY” VARGAS » Age: 49 » Party affiliation: Republican » Occupation: Small business owner » Residence: Herndon » Family: Wife and two sons » Favorite book: “Clear and Present Danger” by Tom Clancy » Campaign website: VargasforVirginia.com
JOHN J. BELL » Party affiliation: Democrat » Age: 52 » Occupation: Senior associate, Booz Allen Hamilton » Family: Wife, Margaret; children Danielle, John, Joshua, Saoirse and Kyle; and grandchildren, Lilly, Brynn and Anson » Favorite book: “The Hunt for Red October” by Tom Clancy » Campaign website: johnbellfordelegate.com CHUONG D. NGUYEN » Party affiliation: Republican » Age: 42 » Occupation: Attorney » Residence: Avonlea » Family: Wife, Dr. Trang Vo-Nguyen; parents, Dr. and Mrs. Dong So Nguyen; and three brothers » Favorite book: “The Aeneid” by Virgil (as an adult); “The Dot and the Line” by Norton Juster (as a kid) » Campaign website: chuongfordelegate.com BRIAN T. SUOJANEN » Party affiliation: Libertarian » Age: 42 » Occupation: Software architect » Residence: Brambleton » Family: Wife and 5-year-old daughter » Favorite book: “Beautiful Code” by Andy Oram and Greg Wilson » Campaign website: brianfordistrict87.com
Constitutional Officers L
oudoun County is structured under Virginia’s “traditional” form of government. That puts most of the power in the hands of the Board of Supervisors, which selects the county administrator to oversee most services. However, a number of government functions are carved out for supervision by individuals elected directly by the voters. The clerk of the Circuit Court is elected to an eight-year term, while the other constitutional officers serve for four years. CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURT GARY M. CLEMENS* » Party affiliation: Republican » Age: 50 » Occupation: Clerk of the Circuit Court, Loudoun County (20002015) » Residence: Ashburn for the past 25 years, 50-year Loudoun resident » Family: Wife: Maria; three sons: Zachary, Nathaniel and Joel. Our family dog is Chipper. » Favorite book: I enjoy any book related to American history and military history. » Campaign website: clerkclemens.com
EILEEN M. TAGG-MURDOCK » Party affiliation: Democrat » Age: 51 » Occupation: Professional writer and former teacher » Residence: Sugarland Run » Family: Married, with two grown children » Favorite book: “To Kill a Mockingbird” by Harper Lee » Campaign website: eileenquest.wordpress.com COMMISSIONER OF THE REVENUE ROBERT S. "BOB" WERTZ JR.* » Party affiliation: Republican » Age: 52 » Occupation: Commissioner of the revenue » Residence: Woodlea in Leesburg » Family: Wife, Debra. Children, Emma, 15; Robert III, 14. » Favorite book: “History of Halterman, Ross, Cullers, & O’Flaherty Families of the Shenandoah Valley, VA,” a family history written by my mother and grandmother » Campaign website: bobwertz.org
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WHO DO THE PEOPLE WHO SERVE YOU CHOOSE TO BE THEIR CHAIR OF THE LOUDOUN COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS?
PHYLLIS RANDALL
I am so proud to have the endorsement of the people who serve your family The Loudoun Education Association PAC The Loudoun Police Benevolent Association The Loudoun Professional Firefighters Association PAID FOR AND AUTHORIZED BY RANDALL FOR CHAIR
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COMMONWEALTH’S ATTORNEY ROBERT J. OHNEISER » Party affiliation: Democrat » Age: 63 » Occupation: Lawyer » Residence: Taylorstown/Lucketts area » Family: Wife: Susan; three sons: Robert, Justin and Ryan; plus Tootsie, our chocolate lab » Favorite book: “Catch-22” by Joseph Heller » Campaign website: ohneiserlaw.com. s3-website-us-east-1.amazonaws. com/OhnLawBackground.html
EVAN D. MACBETH » Party affiliation: Democrat » Age: 40 » Occupation: Director, Sine Nomine Associates » Residence: Stratford in Leesburg » Family: Wife, Abbe; daughter (7) and son (5) » Favorite book: “Battle Cry of Freedom” by James M. McPherson » Campaign website: macbethfortreasurer.com H. ROGER ZURN JR.* » Party affiliation: Republican » Age: 60 » Occupation: Treasurer » Residence: Ashburn » Family: Two children and three grandchildren » Favorite book: “John Adams” by David McCullough » Campaign website: rogerzurn.com *denotes incumbent
only one is an incumbent board member. That is James K. Wylie, the longest serving member of the board. Board member Peter C. Rush will be on Tuesday’s ballot, but he is running as the Democratic nominee for the 10th District seat in the House of Delegates. Erwin Burwell Wingfield, who was appointed in April to fill the unexpired term of Chris Simmons, is not seeking election. In addition to Wylie, the candidates are:
» John P. Flannery II, a lawyer and Lovettsville-area resident who currently serves as an associate director for the district;
» Marina R. Schumacher, a Potomac Falls resident who works as a consultant at Esri in Vienna; and » L. Ali Shahriari, a Leesburg resident who ran as an independent for the Sterling District seat on the Loudoun Board of Supervisors in 2011.
The elected members will serve a four-year term on the board.
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BRIAN P. ALLMAN » Party affiliation: Democrat
STEVE O. SIMPSON » Party affiliation: Independent » Age: 61 » Occupation: Former Loudoun sheriff and deputy » Residence: Airmont » Family: wife, Glenda; four children; six grandchildren
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One race many voters may be surprised to find on their ballot is that for the Loudoun Soil and Water Conservation District board of directors. There are four candidates vying for three seats on the panel. Two other board members are appointed by the Virginia Soil and Water Conservation Board. The board and the district staff are responsible for conser vation work within Loudoun County, with the mission to provide leadership in recognizing and addressing soil and water conservation issues and problems and to promote and develop education and technical programs that meet agricultural and urban conservation needs. Among the district’s activities are administering federal and state conservation programs, administering grants, helping plant riparian buffers, and leading educational programs such as the community rain-barrel making workshops. Of the four candidates,
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MICHAEL L. “MIKE” CHAPMAN* » Party affiliation: Republican » Age: 57 » Occupation: Sheriff » Residence: Leesburg » Family: Wife, Ann, (36 years), six children, three grandchildren » Favorite book: “Catch-22” by Joseph Heller » Campaign website: chapmanforsheriff.com
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JAMES E. “JIM” PLOWMAN* » Party affiliation: Republican » Age: 48 » Occupation: Commonwealth’s attorney » Residence: Leesburg » Family: Wife, Angela Plowman (17 years); children: Erin (15), Joanna (13) and Andrew (11) » Favorite book: “Unbroken” by Laura Hillenbrand » Campaign website: jimplowman.org
» Age: 59 » Occupation: Former Fairfax Not police detective provided and currently employed as a salesman and businessman » Residence: Ashburn » Family: Single » Favorite book: “The One-Minute Manager” by Kenneth H. Blanchard » Campaign website: allmanforsheriff.org
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Where To Vote On Tuesday, polling stations will be set up at 95 locations around Loudoun, including several new precincts. Before heading out to vote, election officers recommend you take time to confirm your poll location. This can be verified on your voter registration card or using an online tool that can be found here: loudoun.gov/pollingplaces. River Bend Middle School Algonkian Elementary School Potomac Falls High School Potowmack Elementary School Countryside Elementary School Horizon Elementary School Meadowland Elementary School Lowes Island Elementary School Potomac Baptist Church GWU Exploration Hall Galilee Methodist Church
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continued to urge their man to run as an independent as he had done in the past. Their wishes came true June 2. York said he would run, and he characterized his opponents as not having the experience necessary to lead the county. Next, the Loudoun County Republican Committee denounced York’s decision, and then King contended that Williams shouldn’t serve as York’s volunteer campaign treasurer. York defended his colleague, but then in early September, Williams resigned his supervisor’s seat after an arrest on simple assault and unlawful entry charges. That led to criticism from King and Randall that York had made bad decisions in associating with Williams. The Democratic and Republican nominees also have called the incumbent’s ethics into question regarding his connection to Brian Reynolds, a Loudoun-based Web developer and graphic designer who has done work for York’s campaign. Reynolds has a criminal record but has pointed out that his convictions came two decades ago. The strong rhetoric aside, the candidates don’t seem that far apart on the issues. For example, though they differ on specifics, they all support the expansion of full-day kindergarten in Loudoun, economic development in conjunction with the county’s planned Metrorail stations and protecting the rural character of western Loudoun. Mainly their differences amount to this notion: York touts his record of service—he’s in his 24th year of service to Loudoun, count-
ing time spent as Sterling District supervisor and as a planning commissioner—while King, Randall and Bellanca argue that now is the time for change. To wit: At the end of a debate held last week by the Loudoun County Chamber of Commerce, the quartet of hopefuls was asked to sum up their campaigns in a single word. Randall, a therapist, said, “better,” and King offered, “integrity,” while York put forth “success.” Bellanca, for his part, said “honest.” But the businessman arguably goes one step further than King and Randall in seeking change. He’s advocated at recent voter forums that the county should not only have a new chairman but also a new form of government by operating under a charter as do Roanoke, Chesterfield and James City counties. Loudoun currently runs under Virginia’s “traditional” form of county government. Though the chairman’s race, at the top of the local ticket, has garnered a lot of this year’s political headlines, it’s certainly not the only office on Loudoun’s Election Day ballot. Every other seat on the Board of Supervisors also is up for election. Here are snapshots of those contests:
ALGONKIAN DISTRICT
The race in this eastern Loudoun district pits incumbent Republican Suzanne M. Volpe against Democrat Andrew D. Resnick, a public affairs professional. Resnick has criticized Volpe for not sign-
ing a Board of Supervisors ethics pledge, and he said Monday that she has failed to vote to provide proper funding for schools. While the incumbent is out of touch with district residents, the Democrat said, “Our campaign is all about community.” Not surprisingly, Volpe has a different view. She noted in July that she didn’t sign the ethics pledge because the county attorney’s office deemed that it wouldn’t be legally binding. And she pointed out Monday that, though some may see school funding as lacking, the current board has increased the amount of money spent on education over time. As for her constituents, Volpe said they appreciate the work she does to improve their lives, such as fixing potholes, and her ideas. “My message resonates with people,” she said.
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The candidates in the Ashburn District said residents there, like many in Loudoun generally, are worried about traffic. Specifically, incumbent Supervisor Ralph M. Buona said, “I hear about the [Dulles] Greenway a lot.” The Republican, an executive with Telos Corp. and vice chairman of the Loudoun board, frequently has touted the work that the present group of supervisors has done in terms of getting new roads built in the county. But his Democratic challenger, Mike R. Turner, said that the supervisors shouldn’t con-
centrate on just building or widening roads. “You cannot build your way out of congestion,” he said Monday. His ideas? Turner said that the county could give incentives to businesses that allow employees flexibility in working hours or to telecommute, and he even envisions a time when a light-rail system could carry passengers from Leesburg to Loudoun’s Metro stops. Turner also has proposed a “Shop Loudoun” program to provide property tax rebates to county residents who buy goods and services from participating Loudoun businesses. It’s based on a New Jersey initiative that has expanded to 12 communities, he said. Participating companies in the New Jersey program have seen a 4.6 percent rise in new business, Turner said, and 14.5 percent higher customer retention. Even if the challenger loses and doesn’t get to implement the program, however, he’s already logged lots of time in public service. In fact, that’s one thing the nonprofit executive has in common with his opponent. Buona and Turner both are graduates of the Air Force Academy and former officers.
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Roads and education are of interest to Blue Ridge voters, according to the two men who would like to represent them, but many in the sprawling district also are concerned about another issue: broadband connectivity. Republican Supervisor Janet S. Clarke
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As in Catoctin, the Dulles District race has heated up quickly over the past few weeks. Businessman Anjan S. Chimaladinne, a Democrat, was one of the last supervisor candidates to get in this year’s race, but he’s recently fired off a string of allegations at incumbent Republican Matthew F. Letourneau, who chairs the Loudoun board’s finance and economic development committees. “In politics, your record is up for debate,” Chimaladinne said in a statement issued a week ago. He has questioned his opponent on campaign contributions, the overhaul of a county government computer system and on when he
The Leesburg seat on the Board of Supervisors is another post that’s open as Supervisor Kenneth D. Reid, a former Leesburg town councilman, decided not to seek a second term. The Republican announced January Name: Gary Clemens for in Clerk that he wouldn’t run just as he was about to Number: face Ad another elected00012711 official well known in Loudoun’s county seat: Leesburg Mayor Kristen Umstattd. The popular town leader is the Democratic nominee in the district, and she will face William A. “Will” Estrada, a Republican who is making his first run for office. Estrada, a lawyer who works for the Home School Legal Defense Association, said he knows that he faces an uphill climb if he is to be elected. Though she is running as a Democrat, for example, Umstattd has touted a belief in fiscal conservatism. Political observers, however, have said recently that Estrada is waging a good campaign, and the candidate noted that he’s raised more money than Umstattd in this election
Like Supervisor Buona in the Ashburn District, Koran T. Saines already had to score one win this year just to get to the Nov. 3 ballot. Buona defeated nomination challenger Joe Scalione at a GOP convention May 2, and Saines that same day bested two other Democrats, Tony Barney and Bahri “Barry” Aliriza, for his party’s nod. That victory pushed Saines to a matchup against Sterling District incumbent Eugene A. Delgaudio, a Republican. Delgaudio is arguably Loudoun board’s archconservative and almost certainly its most controversial member. He has been denounced for anti-gay political stances and faced an effort last year to remove him from office over alleged ethical violations that resulted in formal sanctions by the board. Delgaudio withstood those criticisms, though, and is seeking a fifth term. Saines counters that electing a new supervisor is appropriate. “People are just ready for some change,” he said. To win, the challenger may need a strong turnout from Sterling’s Hispanic community, a demographic group that other candidates haven’t successfully attracted. And Saines said, “We have been reaching out to them.” The Democrat also has had to weather Republicans’ calls for him to exit the race based on drunken-driving convictions in 2003 and in 2007. Those calls came first last month and have continued. Last week, Delgaudio took a shot at Saines in an email newsletter announcing to constituents and supporters that the Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office would hold a weekend sobriety checkpoint. “I strongly condemn irresponsible behavior, and I forgive people who have corrected their behavior,” the Republican wrote. “But I cannot condone candidates in either the Republican Party or the Democratic Party or any party who don’t know when to stop partying.” Saines remains undeterred, though. “I’m not letting my past determine my future,” the challenger said. n
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This district seat also is open because Williams hadn’t planned to seek re-election even before he resigned last month. The contest is between Republican Ron A. Meyer Jr. and Democrat Al R. Nevarez, and much of the talk in the campaign has been about transportation, particularly on toll roads. The main plank that Meyer, a media executive, is running on is providing an alternative for drivers who don’t want to use the Dulles Greenway. He proposes extending Shellhorn Road to connect to Sterling Boulevard, creating one path all the way to Rt. 28. The new route would parallel the Greenway, and it is one that county staff members are examining on their own, or, in other words, regardless of who wins in Broad Run. Meyer and Nevarez both also have decried a plan by Gov. Terry McAuliffe’s administration to charge tolls on I-66 inside the Beltway during rush hour. That idea has been roundly criticized even by McAuliffe’s fellow Democrats, such as Nevarez, who said he understands all too well the plight of com-
The political atmosphere in this district, which stretches from central Loudoun all the way to the county’s northern border, was relatively quiet this year until early this month. That’s when incumbent Supervisor Geary M. Higgins, a Republican, and his Democratic challenger, Hamilton Town Councilman Craig M. Green, began exchanging barbs about a simple matter: attendance at meetings of their respective governments. First, Green said that Higgins has missed 12 percent of all supervisors’ meeting since taking office in 2012. “You’ve got to be there and push and advocate for your issues,” Green said. However, Higgins said that his research shows that the Democrat has missed lots of meetings of the Hamilton council. Green has an overall absence rate of 26 percent, the Republican said. Higgins also said that no constituent has ever complained to him about his attendance record. And the incumbent has talked to a lot of Catoctin residents lately, saying earlier this month that he had campaigned at 3,000 or more homes. “I’ve been working hard,” he said, “doing a lot of door-knocking.”
season: $41,471 to date, according to state campaign finance records, compared with the mayor’s $30,628. “It’s been a lot of hard work,” he said Monday.
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knew about a controversial project in which Dominion Virginia Power wants to put power lines along Rt. 50. On the latter, Chimaladinne said that Letourneau has a conflict of interest because the Republican works for the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, of which Dominion is a member. “This is unacceptable and speaks volumes about Matt’s ethical standards,” the challenger said in a prepared statement. Letourneau, however, has been a vocal opponent of Dominion’s preferred route for months now, and he noted in a response to Chimaladinne’s charges that he has confirmed with the county attorney’s office that his work on Dominion projects as a supervisor is not a conflict. “My work in communications for the world’s largest business trade association— with over 300,000 members—has nothing to do with my service on the Board of Supervisors,” the incumbent said. “I do not work for Dominion, have never been paid by Dominion or have ever received a political contribution from Dominion.” Indeed, Letourneau said that the whole Dulles South community is involved with opposing Dominion’s placement of the lines along 50. “It is a shame that my opponent is seeking to capitalize on this issue to try to score points for his campaign, and it is disgraceful that he has decided to attack my integrity in the process,” the supervisor said.
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is not seeking a second term, so the race pits GOP nominee Tony R. Buffington Jr., who works in federal law enforcement, against independent Richard A. Jimmerson Jr. Both candidates say they’d like to increase the reliability of broadband access, especially because it affects lots of different parts of life in western Loudoun. Students sometimes have a hard time completing homework because they can’t get as good of an Internet signal at home as they do at school, Jimmerson noted. And Buffington pointed out that some rural businesses have a hard time processing sales, which, obviously, could harm their bottom line. As many as 30,000 Loudoun households are estimated to be underserved in terms of Web connection, and most of them are in the rural western part of the county. Why has this happened? The small number and low density of homes in that area makes getting a good return on investment challenging for Internet service providers, and the natural landscape can hamper wireless signals. How bad is it? Jimmerson, who works in the Internet industry, said he heard from a married couple who used to live in Africa that they had a better broadband signal there than in Middleburg.
muters. “I’m on 66 every morning,” said the economic researcher, who works in Washington, DC. And while the hopefuls see eye to eye on this negative, they also each said it’s good that their race has been one of policy stances, not personal attacks. Too many of the other contests this year have grown nasty, Meyer said. “I think that’s really unfortunate,” he said.
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The Seldom Scene plays Sunday, Nov. 8, at the Waterford Old School (doors open at 4:30 p.m. and music begins at 5:30 p.m.). Reserved seating tickets are $40, which includes a $10 donation to the Waterford Foundation’s Save The Fair fund. General admission tickets are $30. For tickets and information, go to waterfordfoundation.org.
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music line up. The Waterford Foundation has organized a performance by the legendary Seldom Scene on Sunday, Nov. 8, to help fill that void—and to help the nonprofit recoup some of the loss of revenue brought on by the first-ever cancel-
lation. Danny Knicely and Aimee Curl of Furnace Mountain Band will open. The Seldom Scene, which formed in Bethesda in the 1970s, quickly moved from jam sessions in the basement of founding member Ben Eldridge’s home to make a name for itself by serving up bluegrass versions of country, rock and even classical pop hits. The band has played the Waterford Fair numerous times in the past. n
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t times during the first Loudoun County Public Schools Challenge at the National Conference Center last week, it was hard to separate the innovative technology ideas of professionals from those of students. While professionals took their turns explaining technology and application advancements in their field, Loudoun County students turned some professional heads with their technology ideas for the future. “To come up to Loudoun and see kids at this age on that stage, I’m thinking to myself, ‘What was I doing at that age?’” Gov. Terry McAuliffe said. “It’s incredible what these students are doing.” Students were invited to present ideas across a multitude of areas, such as safety and security, decision support systems, and 21st century classroom and curriculum advancements. “The future is the people in this room
today,” McAuliffe told the students. “Only be disappointed if you don’t try something new. We are all in with technology. Think, be bold, and innovate.” Stone Hill Middle School students Udbhav Muthakana and Sulaiman Ghori want public schools to use a facial recognition security system that would be a game-changer for security inside schools. They noted that the equivalent of 11 school days per year are wasted on taking attendance, touting software that would detect a face and save it to a hard drive so it could be recognized later. Academy of Science students Derek Mamrol, Athreya Gundamraj, Raj Shrimali and Bharut Jain want to use radio frequencies to detect identification badges for students and staff inside the school. The system would identify where students are located at all times and could help identify unauthorized intruders. A similar idea from six students at Smart’s Mill Middle School was to implement a Mobile Safety Robot at schools that has a bar code
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Gov. Terry McAuliffe and Del. Tag Greason (R-32), middle, pose with students at the Loudoun County Public Schools Challenge.
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hrough the combined efforts of the Piedmont Environmental Council, the county’s public school system and several local businesses, Mill Run Elementary School is now home to a one-acre outdoor classroom. The classroom includes more than 100 trees and more than 200 shrubs and perennials, all native to Virginia, that will help reduce stormwater runoff and filter pollutants. It was unveiled during a ceremony Oct. 14.
Oya Simpson, Loudoun County community projects specialist for the Piedmont Environmental Council, was the developer, manager and grant administrator for the project. She said the PEC will continue to work with the school’s principal, John Cornely, and teaching staff “to facilitate the use of a natural setting to foster expanded learning opportunities so that children can be in touch with the wonder of nature and grow from the experience.” Cornely sees the outdoor classroom as not only a unique learning opportunity for students, but also a chance to teach
students to care for their surroundings. “The environment will benefit if we can get all the schools to do this,” he said. “If each school is doing a project like this, it starts to make a difference.” Contributors to the project include Dominion Power, United Airlines, Casey Trees, Loudoun County Stormwater Services, Home Depot, AOL, Heritage Landscaping Services, Loudoun Stewardship Alliance, Fairfax Releaf, Van Metre, Merritt Properties, South Riding Nurseries, Chesapeake Bay Restoration Fund, Earthday at Loudoun Family Festival, and Christina Lewandowski. n
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Loudoun Valley High School’s “Fates, Furies and Musings” literature magazine won first place in this month’s Virginia High School League competition. The publication brings together the best of the high school’s poetry, short stories, prose, artwork and photography. Students raise money to support the magazine, as well as lay out and edit its content.
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presented by a group of Academy of Science students. The system would integrate grading data and schoolwork so teachers wouldn’t have to use gradebooks anymore. The Tech Cadets from C.S. Monroe Technology Center want to create a system in which they help teachers and students repair computers and mobile devices, raising funds to help employ cyber coaches in elementary schools. Staying inside the classroom, a Seneca Ridge Middle School tech class wants to introduce hydroponics—growing food without sunlight or soil—in classes countywide so students can experience farming with their own two hands. With a college focus in mind, Stone Hill Middle School seventh-graders Rithika Narravaula and Smera Sheik hope to create Naviance Navigation, which would tell students which colleges and class courses are the best fit for students based on surveys taken and a review of social media profiles. Federal Communications Commission Chief Information Officer David Bray talked to the students about how technology is ever-changing. He noted that 2013 was the first time people equaled the number of global network devices (7 billion) in the world. With an average of 204 million emails, 4 million Google searches, 2.46 million Facebook content, and 400 hours
worth of content uploaded to YouTube every minute, technology is at the forefront at delivering information. Bray said that in the future, students should be ready for machine learning. “Humans will be paired with machinelearning assistants that will be able to work intelligently with people,” Bray said. Some of the advanced technology already exists in some professional arenas, such as Leesburg-based OMNI Alert, which presented a program that sends texts, calls home phones, and monitors a live video feed of schools under crisis. Patrocinium Systems LLC presented a project called Arc Angel, which has the ability to track users within a range of an incident and can send text messages to those in the area. Haystax Technology, based in McLean, also presented a program that can track threats made on social media and send incident alerts so schools can manage critical safety information. McAuliffe said he hopes to make Virginia the cyber, data, and human genome sequencing capital of the world. “The key to it is we have to have a workforce,” McAuliffe said. “We have to rethink how we do our education system. Testing systems like SOLs aren’t good since they memorize the information and forget everything a week later. We want the students to think cognitively and creatively. … There’s no reason why Virginia can’t become the next Silicon Valley.” n
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organizations like the Loudoun Chamber of Commerce and programs like 1 Million Cups will serve him well as he as he transitions into his new role and begins serving Loudoun entrepreneurs and growing companies.” Byrd’s role at the MEC will include one-on-one consulting services to assist clients in business planning, marketing and sales strategies, financial projections and analysis, and succession planning and exit strategies. He also will assist in recruiting and supervising part-time consultants and other expertise volunteers, plan and deliver educational programs and events for entrepreneurs and small businesses, and help in maintaining positive relationships with federal, state and local stakeholders. “I’m very excited to help small busi-
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After spending his career working for large auto repair shops like Exxon, Sunoco and Goodyear, Arun Pabbi opened his own shop, Honest-1
nesses in Loudoun to grow,” Byrd stated. “I think this is an excellent opportunity to bring relevant, useful programming to the business community and to focus on how they can be successful in today’s market.” Henson said she is looking forward to the reorganized structure and well-rounded management team now in place. The SBDC at MEC-Leesburg, located at 202 Church St., will continue to offer counseling, training and events to help entrepreneurs launch and grow, as well as creating C-level programs that can help established companies who want to grow to the next level. The MEC business incubator, she said, will continue to be an option for certain scalable businesses. For more information, go to virginiasbdc.org/loudoun, or call 703-430-7222. n
certified as eco-friendly. “I have worked in this business a long time,” Pabbi, 39, said. “I think that our commitment to continued education for both our customers and technicians makes Honest-1 a perfect fit for the Ashburn community. … Honest-1 focuses on quality service and a transparent process. We want to change people’s perceptions of the auto care industry.” Pabbi will run the business with the help of his wife, Harinder. He hopes to open five or six more Northern Virginia locations during the next 10 years.
WELLS FARGO MARKS 30 YEARS IN LEESBURG
Wells Fargo Advisors LLC, is celebrating the 30th anniversary of its Leesburg branch office. Under predecessors including Wheat First Securities, First Union Securities and Wachovia Securities, the full-service investment firm established its roots in downtown Leesburg on Nov. 1, 1984. The office, now at 104 Church St. SE, is led by Eric Showalter, the branch manager and first vice president. The staff consists of a team of 14, including two prior branch managers, Lister Ludington “Lud” Sells and J. Daniel McAuliffe. The employees have more than 190 years of combined financial services experience.
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BB&T formally celebrated the grand opening of its branch office in Ashburn’s University Center neighborhood Oct. 22. Supervisor Suzanne M. Volpe (R-Algonkian) and Loudoun Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Tony Howard joined the ribbon-cutting ceremony along with Dulles Corridor Market President David Leudemann and the branch office staff. It is BB&T’s 13th Loudoun office, located at 4825 Lakeview Overlook Plaza.
Auto Care, in Ashburn on Oct. 26. Located at 43185 Broadlands Center Plaza, Honest-1 Auto Care is the only national full-service auto care company that is 100 percent EPA-
Loudoun business leaders were in Richmond last week to help launch the Virginia AgriWomen, an organization to better recognize the contributions of women make to agriculture. Loudoun Agricultural Development Officer Kellie Boles is a member of the group’s inaugural board of directors, serving as vice president. Other officers are President Sandy Adams, Second Vice President Lauren Arbogast, Treasurer Kimley Blanks and Executive Director Cassie Walls. A membership form and details are available at biz.loudoun.gov/VAWmember. n
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ine consecutive region championships and appearances in the Virginia High School League state semifinals; seven state championships—a Virginia record—over the past eight years, including the last three in a row; and a total of 15 losses over the past 10 seasons, never more than three in a single campaign. That is the résumé the Loudoun County girls volleyball team takes to the court each night. And the Raiders senior class goes into each match with a pressure to not be the team to break the streak. With those kind of expectations, it’s nice to have someone like Taylor Borup in the lineup. The 6-foot-3 senior outside/middle hitter was an all-Group 4A selection last fall and is a nominee for Gatorade Virginia Player of the Year honors this season as she looks to lead the Raiders (14-2) to another state tournament berth. “She’s 6-3, she’s athletic and she’s a great student of the game as well as in the classroom,” Loudoun County head coach Sherrilyn Hanna said of Borup. “You can see it on the court. She sees the openings, sees where to take the advantage. As she gets older and more experienced, when you mix that with a great athlete and a smart kid who knows the game well, you get Taylor.” The Raiders have 15 players on this year’s roster, but only eight with previous varsity experience. Hanna said the senior class of Borup, 5-foot-6 setter Logan Robberstad, 5-foot-11 middle hitter Lauren Topper, 6-foot-1 outside/ middle hitter Rachel Voketaitis and 5-foot-10 middle hitter Abby Wright have done a good
job of introducing the new players to those high expectations. “The challenge is with so many new kids on the court,” Hanna said. “We have four seniors who were on the court last year when we had eight primary players [four players graduated]. This year, we’ve got 10 in the main rotation of players, so we have more newbies than those with experience and it’s been a challenge. But we have a good solid base with Taylor, Rachel Voketaitis, [junior] Rachael Cullen and Abby Wright.” “We’re trying not to let it affect us,” Borup said of the pressure to repeat. “We’re still working into that. It’s almost become a standard we have to meet. We work toward it every practice, staying motivated and not letting teams get to us.” Borup has been a leader on the court for Loudoun County over the past two seasons, helping the Raiders defeat Jamestown and James Wood, respectively, to win the Group 4A state championship each year. This season (as of Monday), Borup leads the Raiders with 230 kills and adds 117 digs, 25 blocks and 22 service aces, a testament to her growing all-around game. “She leads by example,” Hanna said. “She has a good rapport with her teammates. She talks with her teammates and brings them along. She’s very mellow, cool, calm and collected. She’s definitely the leader on the court.” Borup said she welcomed the opportunity to be a more hands-on leader with a younger Raider team. “We have a younger team with seven new players, so it’s definitely good to show them and lead by example,” Borup said. “All of the seniors, all five of us, are working well together.” “Taylor is a great teammate,” Hanna said. “There’s not a mean bone in any of those kids. In
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fact, you need someone to really push them. They’re great friends and great kids.” Borup said the closeness of this year’s team showed in Loudoun County’s Oct. 20 match at Woodgrove, when she became the first player in Raider history to surpass 1,000 kills. Borup entered the final two matches of the regular season with career totals of 1,022 kills, 408 digs, 143 blocks and 48 aces. “I knew last Bill Kamenjar/InsideNOVAsports year I was around During a match against Woodgrove High School Oct. 20, Borup Taylor 700 [kills], so I wasn’t became the first player in Raider history to surpass 1,000 kills. sure if I could do it,” the summer. In a recent announcement of the Borup said of the milestone. “But I definitely couldn’t have done it top 100 senior volleyball players in the United without my teammates. … It’s really fun to share States, PrepVolleyball.com ranked Borup 17th and Carlton 25th. it with them because I really love this team.” “We’re really excited to go there together Borup verbally committed to attend the next year, ” Borup said. “I can’t wait to play with University of North Carolina when she was a freshman. Borup lived in North Carolina until her more.” First, however, Borup plans to lead the she was 6 years old and said being a Tar Heel has Raiders back to the state tournament in Richalways been her dream. Borup is also excited she will be a team- mond next month. “Everything we’ve been working on as a mate of Potomac Falls senior Holly Carlton, who also has committed to North Carolina. whole is coming together,” Borup said. “The The duo helped lead the Metro American Vol- younger players are getting a feel for it and leyball Club to the Gold Bracket title at the USA they’re contributing on the court. As we get Volleyball Junior National Championships over more comfortable, we’ll be more consistent.” n
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The Teal Pumpkin Project was launched last year as a national campaign by the Food Allergy Research and Education organization as a way to let children with allergies or food sensitivities know that a household offers non-candy treats. You’ll be seeing more of them around Loudoun this year, as the concept catches on nationwide. “It’s already caught on nationally, and I’m happy that it has. It’s not just for food allergies. It’s also for those with dietary restrictions like celiac disease or the Feingold diet (which restricts food additives and dyes),” said Thanita Glancey, who heads a support group for the Loudoun Allergy Network. Trick-or-treating can be stressful for parents of kids who often can’t enjoy the typical Halloween fare, but a supply of noncandy treats allows those children to enjoy the full experience of the Halloween tradition worry-free. Members of the group decorated teal pumpkins at their annual pre-Halloween party to get ready for the big night. But Glancey reminded residents that a teal pumpkin doesn’t necessarily mean that a household is handing out only non-candy treats, and many teal pumpkin participants offer kids a choice. Popular non-treat items include Halloween pencils, spider rings and other trinkets. But one non-candy item tops them all. “Glow sticks are huge,” Glancey said, adding that at her house, even trick-or-treaters with no food sensitivities often opt for a glow stick over a treat.
children can enjoy the fun of trick-ortreating and then leave out their candy for the Switch Witch who replaces it with a toy. In many cases, parents let their children have a few pieces of candy Halloween night before the loot “disappears.” But especially with young children, Thill said, the act of trick-or-treating itself is much more important than the treats. Cora is in first grade and has caught on to the fact that the Switch Witch isn’t really a part of most kids’ cultural lexicons, and Thill said the family likely will transition to a straight up, buy-back plan this year. But for younger children, switching candy out for a toy makes a lot of sense and becomes a magical tradition of its own. “It works,” Thill said. Numerous area dentists’ offices also offer candy buy-back programs (part marketing, part community service) to encourage children to turn in leftover candy in exchange for cash.
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Even parents who are not managing food allergies or sensitivities sometime find the sugar and additives in Halloween treats are just too much. For Julie Thill, who lives near Lovettsville with her husband and 6-year-old daughter Cora (and for a growing number of families with young children), the Switch Witch is the way to go. With this clever plan, young
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A larger-than-life Frankenstein was the draw of last weekend’s Monster Mash! event at Village at Leesburg. Halloween in Loudoun is expected to bring out the spooky, goofy and creative costumes this year.
For many parents who live in rural settings, deciding where to trick-or-treat can be tough, and in some cases that can mean children flooding into nearby communities, leaving residents out of candy in a flash. In Waterford, many families on the outskirts of town bring their children into the picturesque village for trick-or-treating but work to make sure it doesn’t place a burden
on residents. Parents of students at the local elementary school organize a candy share program through which families who live in the school attendance zone drop off candy at the post office to be picked up by villagers (many of whom don’t have kids in school). And while not every Waterford resident is thrilled by the influx of candy seekers, the vibe is generally festive, and a number of village residents also open their properties to Waterford Elementary School students for the popular Halloween decoration event, which has each grade decorating a village yard to the hilt (with a literary theme, of course).
said. “We don’t live in a neighborhood so it makes it really easy.” The event can get a bit crowded, and regulars should note that because the holiday falls on a Saturday this year, organizers have moved it to 10 a.m. instead of the usual evening time slot. Purcellville’s Franklin Park Arts Center also will be holding an indoor celebration this year. The center’s Halloween Party features the Bright Stars Touring Theater performing a comic version of the classic “Legend Of Sleepy Hollow.” The party runs from 7 to 9 p.m. and admission includes a hot dog, drink and (yes) a glow stick.
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The door-to-door thing isn’t for everyone, especially when temperatures are low. For Heather Hughes, who lives on a farm near Leesburg with her husband and 4-year-old twins, Dulles Town Center’s MallO-Ween indoor trick-or-treating has been a great option for the past several years and takes weather out of the equation. “It’s lots of fun for the kids. It’s indoors so you can take the little kids without worrying about tripping over sidewalks or anything like that, and there’s lots of candy,” Hughes
Have you been booed? The tradition of booing is catching on in some Loudoun neighborhoods this year as a way to infuse a spirit of giving into a celebration that’s traditionally been about amassing as much loot as possible. Leading up to Halloween, kids leave anonymous bags of goodies for neighbors with a reusable poem and a sheet of orange Continued on Page 40
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6-8 p.m., ADAMS Sterling, 46903 Sugarland Road, Sterling. Contact: sarah.jaka@faithus.org A panel of faith leaders will present on the issue of domestic violence. A roundtable discussion will follow. Feedback will be shared with community leaders. Free.
5-9 p.m., Old Town, 138 N. 21st St., Purcellville. Details: purcellvillehalloween.com The street will be closed to vehicular traffic and transformed into one of Loudoun County’s largest Halloween parties, including Halloweenthemed games for kids and a contest—complete with trophies and cash prizes—for the most creative costumes. Free.
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Portland Cello Project
8 p.m., Franklin Park Arts Center, 36441 Blueridge View Lane, Purcellville. Details: franklinparkartscenter.org Portland Cello, a collective of cello players from Portland, OR, has wowed audiences all over the country with their performances. No two shows are alike. Tickets are $25.
Friday, Oct. 30
Park Pals: Pumpkin Fun
9:30 a.m., Claude Moore Park, 21544 Old Vestal’s Gap Road, Sterling. Contact: Discover the outdoors. See a bird, meet a beetle, visit a forest, and more while focusing on this week’s theme of Pumpkin Fun. Fee is $7.75.
Halloween Bash
4 p.m., Monkey Joe’s, 23521 Overland Drive,
4-7 p.m., 50 West Vineyard, 39060 John Mosby Highway, Middleburg. Details: 50westvineyards. com Enjoy a new tasting menu, ghoulish goodies, and show off your costume in our tasting room. Free admission.
Fall Family Night
6-8 p.m., Middleburg Community Center, 300 W. Washington St., Middleburg. Contact: 540687-6375 It’s fall festival time at the community center. Celebrate by roasting s’mores, enjoying hot dogs and kettle corn, building scarecrows and playing flashlight tag. Bring clothes to dress a scarecrow and flashlights. Reservations requested. Fee is $5 at the door.
Mrs. Lucketts’ Haunted Garden
7-9 p.m., Lucketts Community Center, 42361 Lucketts Road, Lucketts. Contact: 703-771-5281 Take a scary tour of Mrs. Lucketts’ Haunted Garden, and enjoy some ghoulish games, treats and a bonfire. The fee is $7 per family.
Paranormal Tours
7 p.m., Oatlands Historic House and Gardens, 20850 Oatlands Plantation Lane, Leesburg.
8 p.m., Village at Leesburg, 1602 Village Market Blvd., Leesburg. Details: 703-737-6772 Loudoun Habitat for Humanity and the Village at Leesburg sponsor this event for children ages 3 to 11. Guests embark on a 30-minute tour that ends in Pumpkin Village where kids can make a craft and have their photo taken with costumed characters. All proceeds support Loudoun Habitat for Humanity. Admission is $5.
Last Ham Standing
8 p.m., Franklin Park Arts Center, 36441 Blueridge View Lane, Purcellville. Details: franklinparkartscenter.org A group of talented performers take suggestions from the audience to create wacky scenes and improv games. Tickets are $12.
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Live Music: Gonzo’s Nose
Noon-4 p.m., Tarara Winery, 13648 Tarara Lane, Leesburg. Details: tarara.com Celebrate the end of harvest with a concert, wine tastings, best costume prizes, and candy for the kids. Free.
Adventures in Halloweenville Noon, See Oct. 30 listing.
Red, White, & Boo!
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Unison Heritage Day
1 p.m., Unison Store, 21028 Unison Road, Unison. Details: unisonva.org Heritage Day features live and silent auctions, freshly shucked oysters and clams, barbecue and homemade desserts, accompanied by imported wines, beer and bluegrass music by
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2-4 p.m., Town Green, 43055 Center St., South Riding. Details: Southriding.net/events The parade starts at the South Riding Golf Club and finishes at the Town Green. Show off your creative costumes in the parade and hang around at the Town Green for more fun. Free. 2 p.m., North Gate Vineyard, 16031 Hillsboro Road, Purcellville. Details: northgatevineyard. com Steve plays acoustic guitar and harmonica in the genre of Americana music. Free.
Ghost 5K & Scarecrow Sprint
4 p.m., The Barn at One Loudoun, 20450 Savin Hill Drive, Ashburn. Details: Ghost5k.com The races center on the theme of Halloween and incorporate a costume contest. Runners are encouraged to run in costume and enter the costume contest after the race. Registration is $30.
Hot Dog Halloween
5:30-8 p.m., Middleburg Community Center, 300 W. Washington St., Middleburg. Contact: 540-687-6375 Stop by for a hot dog dinner for adults and children before the big festivities and trick-ortreating. Additional activities include a costume parade and games. Free.
Leesburg Kiwanis Halloween Parade
6-8 p.m., Ida Lee Recreation Center, 60 Ida Lee Drive, Leesburg. Contact: 703-771-5913 Find a good vantage point along King Street to view the county’s longest-running Halloween tradition. Organized by the Leesburg Kiwanis, the parade has been held every year since 1957. Bring a canned good to contribute to the LouContinued on Page 38
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7 p.m., Loudoun Extension Office, 30 Catoctin Circle, Leesburg. Details: loudouncountymastergardeners.org Learn more about becoming a master gardener in Loudoun County. Virginia Cooperative Extension master gardeners will be on hand to answer questions. Free.
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Contact: 703-777-3174 Full Moon Paranormal tours offer a look at Oatlands after dark. Reservations required. Not recommended for children under 8. Tickets are $20 adults, $12 children 12 and under.
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Lucketts Bluegrass Concert
6 p.m., Lucketts Community Center, 42361 Lucketts Road, Lucketts. Details: luckettsbluegrass.com The Lucketts Bluegrass Concert Series features Dark Hollow for a special Halloween show. Hot dogs and barbeque sandwiches plus other snacks and drinks will be available at the kitchen. Doors open at 6 p.m., music begins at 7 p.m. Tickets are $15. 6-7:30 p.m., Lovettsville Community Center, 57 E. Broad Way, Lovettsville. Contact: 540-8225284 Children are invited to extend their trick-ortreating at the center where cars will be decorated and candy will be handed out. Free.
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7 p.m., Franklin Park Arts Center, 36441 Blueridge View Lane, Purcellville. Contact: 540338-7973 A trick-or-treating after-party with Bright Stars Touring Theater, performing their hilarious version of “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow.” Hot dogs, drink, glow necklaces and a few more surprises included in admission. Registration suggested. Tickets are $5.
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3 p.m., Painting with a Twist, 43150 Broadlands Center Plaza, Ashburn. Details: paintingwithatwist.com Enjoy step-by-step instruction with experienced and enthusiastic local artists. Half of all proceeds go to helping people with disabilities in Loudoun County live independently. Tickets are $35.
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2 p.m., Thomas Balch Library, 208 W. Market St., Leesburg. Contact: 703-737-7195 Mark A. Bradley, a former CIA intelligence officer who serves as an attorney in the U.S. Department of Justice’s National Security Division, will discuss his new book “A Very Principled Boy: The Life of Duncan Lee, Red Spy and Cold Warrior.” Reservations recommended. Free.
Author Talk: John Michael Priest 2 p.m., Leesburg County Senior Center, 102 North St., NW, Leesburg. Details: library.loudoun.gov Author John Michael Priest will discuss his new book, “Stand to It and Give Them Hell: Gettysburg as the Soldiers Experienced it from Cemetery Ridge to Little Round Top, July 2, 1863.” Free.
Mystery Dinner Theater
5:30 p.m., Leesburg Brewing Company, 2C Loudoun St., SW, Leesburg. Details: stagecoachtc. com StageCoach Theatre Company presents its Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre “Small Medium at Large.” The show will begin at 6 p.m. and the buffet dinner will be at 6:30 p.m. The show will resume after dinner. Reservations required. Tickets are $50 and include catered buffet and show.
Monday, Nov. 2 Candy Buy Back
9 a.m.-3 p.m., Family First Dental and Implant Center, 230 Fort Evans Road NE, Leesburg. Contact: 703-777-1515 The office will offer $1 per pound of unopened Halloween candy. All collected candy will be sent to service personnel stationed overseas for Operation Gratitude. Raffles and prizes given away.
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“I’ve been booed” notes to be stuck on front doors. These let neighbors know who’s already been gifted and pay the love forward to someone who hasn’t yet had the pleasure. “Half my street now has little orange notes
in the door that say ‘we’ve been booed,’” said Jessica McKay of Leesburg. “It’s about having fun with making somebody else happy.” McKay’s daughters, now 10, 15 and 17, have been booing friends in the neighborhood for years. And now the grown-ups are catching on: For this first time this year, McKay got “boo-zed” with a gift of a bottle of wine from a neighbor.
The Leesburg Kiwanis Halloween Parade follows a 1-mile route down King Street from Ida Lee Park to Safeway. The parade is Saturday, beginning at 6 p.m. Bring a non-perishable food item for Loudoun Interfaith Relief. For more information, go to leesburgkiwanis.org. Dulles Town Center’s Mall-O-Ween celebration takes place at the mall Saturday from 10 to 11:30 a.m. The event features candy stations and family arts and crafts. The event is open to children 10 and younger, and children must be accompanied by an adult. Candy stations are open on a first-come, first-served basis. For more information, go to shopdullestowncenter.com. Franklin Park Arts Center’s Halloween party featuring
Giving back is now an important component to one of Loudoun’s oldest and most popular Halloween traditions: the Leesburg Kiwanis Halloween Parade. Organizers will put out special boxes to collect non-perishable food donations for the
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Certified Police Officer...........................................................................$53,233 - $96,835 DOQ..............................................................................................................................Closing Date: Open until Filled Required: Graduation from high school or GED; Must be 21 years of age at time of appointment with U.S. Citizenship; Possession of a Virginia driver’s license; Currently hold a Virginia DCJS certification for Police Officer and be in good standings with current or prior department. Preferred: Virginia Law Enforcement Certification or Criminal Justice degree; Bilingual in English/Spanish
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MABEL ANNA HUDOS SIEBEKING
Mabel Anna Hudos Siebeking was born on March 16, 1924, in East Paterson, New Jersey, to Robert Hudos and Bertha “Anna” Seidel Hudos. Mabel passed quietly into the Lord’s presence in the company of family members and friends at Ashburn, Virginia on October 22, 2015. She was 91. Mabel had been a resident at Ashby Pond Retirement Community in Ashburn, Virginia. Mabel was a first generation American to immigrant parents from Austria. After graduating high school Mabel was a secretary in New York City, taking the ferry from Paterson into work each day. After marriage she was a stay at home mother caring for her three children. When her oldest son Robert went off to college, Mabel rejoined the workforce. She was employed by Princess Garden Special School
Nannie Lee Hundley, 88, of Lucketts, Virginia passed away on October 16, 2015. Nannie’s life was honored during a graveside on Wednesday, October 21, 2015 at Huse Memorial Cemetery in Fayetteville, Virginia where she was laid to rest. Her memories will be cherished by the loved ones she leaves behind. Please leave condolences at www.colonialfuneralhome.com.
MARY DOLORES WATERS
Mary Dolores Waters entered into eternal rest Sunday, October 25, 2015. She held a long, lucrative career in public relations; playing an integral part in the creation of the Committee for Dulles. Surviving are children; Susan (Oleg) Lobanov, Sharon (Terry) Schadoff, Sheilagh (Greg) Deutschmann, Kathleen (Clifton) Clark; 5 grandchildren and 1 greatgrandson. A Mass scheduled for 10:00 am Thursday, October 29, 2015 at St John’s Catholic Church, Leesburg, VA. Burial will follow in Chestnut Grove Cemetery, Herndon, VA. www.colonialfuneralhome
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Mabel was preceded in death by her husband Robert Emil Siebeking; her sisters; Teresa Merrill, and Hermina ‘Minnie’ Hudos, and her son; Robert J. Siebeking. Mabel was a faithful and committed servant of Jesus Christ and when she was able, a regular attendee at Fourth Presbyterian Church in Bethesda Maryland. Mabel will be greatly missed by her family and friends.
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In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Lovettsville Volunteer Fire & Rescue, P.O. Box 123, Lovettsville, VA 20180, or Lucketts Volunteer Fire and Rescue 43267 Lucketts Road, Lucketts, VA 20176. We will be creating memorial gardens at our farms for Albert. In lieu of donation, bushes, trees, bulbs, and/ or flowering shrubs can be sent to the Heider Farm. Donations for the memorial gardens can be made to Meadows Farms Nursery in Leesburg (formerly Heider’s Nursery). Meadows Farms can be reached at (703) 777-1900. Please share condolences with the family www.LoudounFuneralChapel.com.
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Funeral services were held on October 26, Some of her happiest moments were in va2015 at the Heider Farm, 13490 Wilt Store cationing on Cape Cod, Massachusetts where Road, Leesburg, VA 20176 at 1PM. Bob and Mabel first visited during Bob’s annual Air National Guard duty and then in Interment was held in Rock Creek Ceme- retirement for several years before moving tery, Washington, DC. back to the Washington DC area.
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MARJORIE FLORENCE JEAN (HINTZ) MUSOLINO Marjorie Florence Jean (Hintz) Musolino, In lieu of flowers, the family requests that passed away Friday, October 23, 2015, at her contributions be made to the Homeless Animal Rescue Team (HART) at HART90.org home in Aldie, Virginia. or HART, P.O. Box 7261, Fairfax Station, Born on December 8, 1926, in Madison, VA 22039. Condolences may be made to the Wisconsin, she was the youngest of Walter family at www.roystonfh.com. L. and Alice (Johnson) Hintz’s four children. She was a devoted wife of 64 years to the late Anthony F. Musolino, who died in June 2009. She is survived by her loving daughters, Patricia Andrea Musolino Ryder of Leesburg, Constance Mary Musolino of Hillsboro, Nancy Musolino Ningard (Richard), of Great Falls, Pegge Musolino Graham of Richmond, Gina Marie Musolino of Winchester, Josephine Alice Musolino of Baltimore, Angela Jean Scanlan (Thomas) of Fairfax City, Susan Justine Whetzel of Portsmouth, Nono Musolino Fisher (Jim) of The Plains, and Mia Michelle Musolino (Michael Cole) of Arlington; eleven grandchildren, Myla, Amanda, Ryan, Anthony, Amy, Aaron, Alexandra, Justine, Wesley, Joseph, Audrey and Henry; two great-grandchildren Walter and Sophia; her devoted aide and friend Hannah Bangura; and many other friends and relatives. She was preceded in death by a sister, Patricia Gerling; and two brothers, Richard and Robert ALBERT HEIDER Hintz. Longtime Loudoun resident, Albert Henry She was a parishioner of St. Stephen the Mar- Heider, 77 of Lucketts, died October 21 at tyr Catholic Church in Middleburg. “Peg” Fairfax Hospital. He was born in Washingor “Peggy,” as she was known to family and ton, DC on April 20, 1938, and he was the son friends, was a homemaker, volunteer, avid of Carl Albert and Irene Deuterman Heider. runner and fitness enthusiast. She was a lifelong animal lover, and, for the last 10 years of Mr. Heider grew up on the family farm on her life, had a particularly close attachment Riggs Road in Chillum, Maryland just over to her rescued Yorkie-mix and constant com- the DC line in Prince George’s County. The panion, Lucy. Peg was known for her quick Heider Farm grew premium produce that wit, vivaciousness, and wonderful sense of was sold at exclusive restaurants and homes humor. She was also an accomplished vocal- in Washington, DC. With the advent of the ist. She spent her early childhood in Madi- refrigerated truck, the family farming busison but, in her teens, moved with her family ness was changed which developed his love to Washington, D.C., when her father went of the nursery business and his entrepreneurto work for the Pentagon during World War ial spirit. II.While attending Roosevelt High School in Washington, Peg met her future husband, He and his wife of 52 years, Sheila Graham “Tony,” then a student at Gonzaga College Heider, settled on a farm they named “The High School. They married while still in Legacy” in Lovettsville, Virginia in 1969 their teens; shortly afterward, Tony enlisted where they raised their five daughters. His in the Marines, serving in the Pacific The- love of horses and hounds led to active inatre until his discharge in 1946. While Tony volvement with the Short Hill Hunt where enrolled in a five-year architecture program he served as an honorary whipper-in. Later at Catholic University, Peg tended to their he created a farmer’s pack of hounds that he growing family. When not studying, Tony owned and hunted with in Leesburg. One of cobbled together various jobs (among them, his favorite endeavors was driving his teams selling Christmas trees and Fourth of July of champion mules with which he farmed fireworks) to support the family. After com- and competed. In addition, he was a mule pleting his education, Tony established an and draft horse judge at state competitions. architecture practice in Washington and, later, in Falls Church and Fairfax City, and the In 1978 he moved to Lombardy Farm east family made their home in suburban Virginia of Leesburg and operated Heider’s Nursery and Maryland. In 1963, they purchased and and flower business for over 20 years, at what moved to a farm in Loudoun County, where is now Meadows Farm Nursery. He was the they reared their 10 daughters and cared for first commercial nurseryman to develop and an ever-changing cast of pets and farm ani- grow landscape trees and shrubs in Loudoun mals. Red Gate Farm became their beloved County. and life-long home. Later the Heiders relocated to Meadow In 1964, days after Peg gave birth to their Fox Farm in Lucketts where they continued tenth daughter Mia, the Washington Star ran to breed and train show horses, ponies, and
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mules. In 1995, he opened Heider’s Country in Lanham, Maryland working with special Store on route 15 where he continued to grow needs children. It was from this job that she produce and flowers. retired in 1976. Mabel loved gardening and house keeping. True to her Austian heritage Albert Heider was extremely dedicated to she was an excellent cook and mother. his wife and daughters and a true country gentleman farmer. Always there to help a Mabel met and married her church sweetfamily member or neighbor in need, he of- heart, Robert Emil Siebeking, at Warren fered pointed words of wisdom with Ger- Point Presbyterian Church in Fair Lawn, New man frankness. Famous for his huge family Jersey, now known as Elmwood Park, New gatherings, his friends were drawn from all Jersey. They were married March 20th, 1948, around the country to savor his peach haba- with Mabel’s sister; Louise Hudos Hagedorn nero bar-b-que or country ham. He touched officiating as Matron of Honor and brotherso many peoples’ lives and was truly one of in-law; Anthony “Bud” Hagedorn officiating the loved and adored who walked the earth. as best man. They had reached their 67th His memory will live on through the flowers wedding anniversary at the time of her husand trees planted throughout the Washington band Bob’s passing on July 25, 2015. Metropolitan area. Mabel was proudest of her three children, He is survived by his wife, their five daugh- Robert John Siebeking, David Edward Sieters and their husbands, Holly and Evan beking, and Joan Linda Siebeking Snowden, Chapple of Lucketts, Catherine and Wade and of her grandchildren, Amanda Siebeking Blaha of Tilden, TX and Kristin and Bryan Hesterman (husband Eric), Robert “Brian” DiCaro of Pleasanton, TX, Heather and Scott Siebeking (wife Stefanie), Mark Siebeking Blaha of Tilden, TX and Kristin and Bryan (wife Marci), Julie Siebeking Peterson (husDiCaro of Pleasanton, TX, Heather and Scott band Phil), Jill Siebeking Rocca (husband Van Pelt of Lucketts, Lisa and Tim Eifler of Mark), and Hayley Snowden (daughter Louisville, KY; his sister, Carla and her hus- of Joan and Ernie). Mabel was the proud band, Dr. Edward Rosenzweig of Brooklin, great-grandmother of 10 great-grandchilME and his 16 grandchildren. dren.
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n Oct. 17, Friends of Loudoun Mental Health held our annual 5K “Hike for Hope” at Franklin Park in Purcellville, which included the participation of many mental health consumers, mental health professionals, and members of the public. We want to take this opportunity to thank the many local businesses who contributed to the success of our event, specifically, in Leesburg: Food Lion, Mama Lucci’s, Rouge Spa, Safeway, Leesburg Vintner and Walmart; in Purcellville: Chester Hess Apple Orchard and Jersey Mike’s; and Starbucks, located on Junction Plaza, in Ashburn. We are so thankful for the support of our sponsors for a fun family
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Dear Editor: I attended one of the western Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office meetings a couple of months ago. The local crime charts that were shown at the meeting showed an increase in almost all crimes in the county since last year. If you do not talk about it, then I guess it did not happen. The BB gun incident this past summer was a perfect example. There were more than 50 victims from the Hamilton area BB gun rampage. I was one of the victims. My truck was shot as I was driving through Hamilton. I had my window
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of, the cow was finally dispatched. The cop then left me on the scene with one dead cow and two loose cows and told me that “he did not babysit cattle.” I was left to knock on doors at 2-4 a.m. to complete the officer’s job and locate the owners to get the remaining cows home before another car hit them and someone was seriously injured. A public safety issue. I requested a meeting with Chapman regarding this case. I was told he was out of town on a business trip and that I could meet with Lt. Col. Buckman Jr. I decided that would be better than nothing. When I arrived at the sheriff’s office for my meeting, Chapman was in the lobby having his photo taken with clients that he had just met with, how ironic. At the meeting with Buckman, I expressed my issues with training. He told me that they would make sure actions were taken for better training and that the incident would not happen again. As I was leaving he also thanked me for not going public with the cow incident. Again, if we don’t talk about it or post it on the crime reports, it didn’t happen. Paige Critchley, Waterford
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Studies reveal that dynamic tolling itself is a mechanism for managing congestion and reducing travel times—and every cent from that tolling on I-66 will be used to even further reduce congestion in that corridor. This is a self-financing project and will not take funding away from other transportation improvements. Again, contrary to what House Republicans have conjured, it would be against the law to use those revenues for bike paths in the woods or road improvements in other parts of Northern Virginia or the state. Since the state will own and operate the facility and collect tolls, excess revenues will not go to the profit of large corporations. All
It is the Secretary of Transportation’s job to ensure that transportation funds are spent wisely. In the case of I-66, that means implementing the most cost-effective solutions first, before we consider spending over $100 million to perform even a limited widening of I-66. The governor’s proposals for I-66 will better manage traffic flow at a fraction of the cost of widening the road. We owe it to taxpayers to exhaust low-cost solutions, but, if after 5 years, vehicles are not traveling at free flow on I-66 during rush hour, then toll revenues will be used to widen the road.
FACT 6: DOING NOTHING IS NOT AN OPTION.
Opponents of the Governor’s proposal for I-66 have a host of complaints. What they have yet to put forward are facts to back those claims, or real ideas for moving Virginians through the I-66 corridor more quickly. I am confident that this plan meets the transportation and political realities of this corridor— and that allowing campaign gamesmanship to block progress is not an option.
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FACT 4: TOLL REVENUES WILL BE USED TO HELP MOVE EVEN MORE PEOPLE THROUGH THE CORRIDOR.
FACT 5: WIDENING I-66 INSIDE THE BELTWAY WILL TAKE PLACE – IF NECESSARY.
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In 2013 the McDonnell Administration released a study on reducing traffic congestion in the I-66 corridor. It was the third such study in 15 years. The study stated that dynamic tolling and multi-modal improvements could move 40,000 more people a day through the I-66 corridor, which is equivalent to 10 additional interstate lanes in the morning and another 10 in the evening. The proposal would increase travel speeds from today’s low of 5 miles per hour to a more reliable pace of 45 miles per hour or faster. The tangible congestion alleviation ben-
If you currently carpool through the corridor, you will ride free as you always have. If you are a solo driver who used to have to exit I-66 and take secondary roads to and from work, you will now have the option to pay a toll and remain on I-66 all the way into the city. Despite the disinformation political opponents are disseminating, tolling would only be in effect during peak hours, and this proposal offers more drivers the option of a fast and reliable trip without impacting current HOV commuters.
Studies show dynamic tolling will manage traffic more efficiently on I-66 inside the Beltway and parallel roads. In fact, this proposal will reduce traffic on parallel routes heading to DC in the morning, by offering more solo drivers the choice of paying a toll and staying on I-66. VDOT has conducted a detailed analysis that shows no impacts on parallel routes, meaning that drivers who take Rt. 50 can expect roughly the same travel times in 2017 as they can today.
monies will directly benefit the corridor to enhance motorist throughput.
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FACT 1: DESPITE UNFOUNDED CLAIMS TO THE CONTRARY, DYNAMIC TOLLING ON I-66 WILL REDUCE CONGESTION.
FACT 2: THE MCAULIFFE ADMINISTRATION’S PROPOSED CHANGES WILL ONLY ADD MORE CHOICES FOR I-66 COMMUTERS WITHOUT IMPACTING CURRENT HOV COMMUTERS.
IMPROVE OR STAY THE SAME.
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efits this proposal will generate have led the Fairfax and Loudoun County Chambers of Commerce to express support for the proposed improvements. We are working collaboratively with Fairfax, Arlington and Falls Church on the proposed project. Just recently the Washington Metropolitan Council of Governments’ Transportation Planning Board approved of adding this project to the region’s Constrained Long Range Plan.
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