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County’s Farmland Loss Accelerating BY RENSS GREENE

law. Liz Whiting, the town attorney for Hillsboro and Lovettsville, said towns often have redundant ordinances because offenders can be charged and convicted of the local ordinance and required to pay their fine to the town, rather than the county. One of Round Hill’s copycat ordinances makes it unlawful to “frequent, reside in or at or visit, for immoral purposes, any bawdy place,” with “bawdy place” defined as any place used “for lewdness, assignation or prostitution.” Another Round Hill ordinance makes it unlawful to sell tobacco products to minors under the age of 16. That not only mirrors state law, but it’s also clearly outdated. Virginia law made it illegal to sell tobacco products to those under the age

A press release from Loudoun County government last week celebrated a U.S. Department of Agriculture census that found Loudoun led the state in the production of grapes, hops, honey, alpacas and llamas, and having the most minority farmers. “The Board of Supervisors have made it a priority to preserve our farmland and support those who are putting their land to great use,” stated County Chairwoman Phyllis J. Randall (D-At Large). “It’s gratifying to see that those efforts are paying off with another positive report on agbased economy in the county.” But a look at the report shows farmland in Loudoun is disappearing—and more quickly than before. From 2012 to 2017, Loudoun lost 137 farms and 12,860 acres of farmland—20 square miles, a loss of 9.5 percent of Loudoun’s farmland. That’s faster than the 6 percent drop statewide, and nearly twice the rate of decline during the previous five-year period. The USDA’s 2012 Census of Agriculture found 1,396 farms in Loudoun with 134,792 acres of farmland. Five years later in 2017, those figures were down to 1,259 farms and 121,932 acres. Between 2007 to 2012, Loudoun lost 7,660 acres, about 5.4 percent of its farmland. Only 31 farms shuttered in that time. “Losing 10 percent of your farmland every five years—there’s only one way that ends up,” said Loudoun County Farm Bureau president Chris Van Vlack. He said as Loudoun loses farmland, it is approaching a point where farmers will no longer be able to find the support services they need to keep farming. “Folks that are serious about farming are finding ways to utilize the acreage they have, but that will only work up to a certain point,” Van Vlack said. “You have to have enough critical mass to make it feasible for all of the various service providers to operate in the area.” He gave an example from his own small farm near Lovettsville—he can no longer find a local business to provide agricultural lime, an essential tool to adjust pH lev-

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Leesburg Mayor Kelly Burk reads through the 1813 town ordinance book in the Thomas Balch Library. Most of the ordinances listed there have either been rescinded or amended to conform with modern times.

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Our Towns’ Little Known, Little Enforced Laws BY PATRICK SZABO No fireworks in Hillsboro? No riding horses on Hunt Country sidewalks? No speaking ill of Purcellville’s women? Those are among the crimes still listed in the ordinance books and town charters of Loudoun’s municipalities, some dating back more than a century. While some are simply outdated, others might seem unnecessarily arbitrary in the modern world. Some of the most antiquated ordinances that are still in place today come from the Town of Hillsboro. In the times when horseback riding was the leading means of transportation and President Ulysses S. Grant was leading the nation through 12 years of Civil War Reconstruction, Hillsboro adopted an ordinance requiring business owners to install hitching

posts to accommodate their customers’ horses. Five decades later, in 1923, the town adopted an ordinance prohibiting the “willful and defiant contempt for the sanctity of the Sabbath day,” requiring businesses to close on Sundays. The town also adopted an ordinance restricting fireworks within the town limits. Mayor Roger Vance said he’s unaware of any previous Hillsboro Town Councils ever rescinding those ordinances, which means it’s technically still illegal for the Hill Tom Market to not have a hitching post or to remain open on Sundays—or for the town to celebrate Independence Day with its popular fireworks display.

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The Valor Award recipients involved in an incident in which first responders had to partly disassemble an escalator to rescue a child whose foot had become stuck accept their awards.

Valor Awards Recognize Heroism in 2018 BY RENSS GREENE The Loudoun County Chamber of Commerce brought together members of the business, government and public safety communities Friday, April 12 for the 2019 Valor Awards, celebrating the firefighters, rescue workers, law enforcement officers and civilians whose actions in 2018 saved others from danger or death. “These outstanding women and men demonstrate their commitment to our safety, and that of our families, our coworkers and neighbors every single day they put on a uniform,” said Chamber president and CEO Tony Howard. “These are the folks who run toward danger.” The ceremony honored 43 first responders and 19 civilians in total. The Stu Plitman Community Service Award this year went to Leesburg Police Department Master Police Officer Chris Tidmore, who has served Leesburg for nearly two decades. In that time, he has held a variety of jobs, from school resource officer to the Emergency Response Team’s tactical element—Leesburg’s SWAT team—

and negotiations. Tidmore created Leesburg’s Police Explorer Program, working with the Boy Scouts of America, and was group leader for four years. He is also one of the principal organizers of National Night Out in Leesburg, which every year brings people out for fun and aims to build partnerships between law enforcement and the communities they serve. On his own time, Tidmore also organizes the department’s “Holidays with the Cops” program, which provides underprivileged children a holiday mail and a shopping trip for gifts. In 2018, the program’s tenth year, 18 children participated. That is among the many other fundraisers and collections Tidmore has led on his own time and often at his own expense. The award is named for the person who chaired the Valor Awards committee for more than a decade and founded the Loudoun Valor Foundation, which is now called the Loudoun First Responders Foundation. That foundation provides immediate financial aid to first responders in need, such as after an injury.

“How often do you say, ‘one second later and this accident would not have happened? If we arrived just one minute later, we wouldn’t have been able to save that child?’” said current First Responders Foundation Chairman Ed Williams. “First-responders risk everything every day for others in their time of need.” The awards recognized the people involved in 24 incidents in 2018, ranging from a man who pulled back a woman attempting to jump off a Rt. 28 overpass; to two young children who saved their mother during a seizure by calling 911 and getting help from a neighbor; to the rescue crews who worked to save a boy whose foot had become trapped in an escalator. In one incident, a student at Rock Ridge High School attempted to strangle himself while speaking to the school’s counselor, Nicole Bryan, in the assistant principal’s office. The student wrapped a lamp cord around his neck, which Bryan could not remove. She called for help. Loudoun County Sheriff ’s Office VALOR AWARDS >> 47

Chamber Panel Talks Housing Crunch, Comp Plan BY RENSS GREENE As the Board of Supervisors prepares for the final leg of writing the county’s new comprehensive plan, the Loudoun County Chamber of Commerce last week brought together Planning Commission, education and business leaders to talk about what it could mean for businesses in the county. Planning Commission Chairman Fred Jennings (Ashburn) and immediate past Chairman Cliff Keirce (Broad Run) reported on the work the panel did on the comprehensive plan before handing it off to the Board of Supervisors—work that focused on boosting the amount of housing in the county to try to increase the price range.

Keirce told a story of a house in his neighborhood that never made it to market. Instead, as soon as a few people got wind that it would be put up for sale, they swooped in to buy it up before it ever saw a real estate listing. “This is what’s currently happening in the housing market in Loudoun County, in one of the most expensive housing markets in the country.” Keirce said. “So in my mind, you don’t need much more data than that to understand that there is a huge demand for housing in the county, and we’re not meeting the demand. We don’t have the supply to meet the demand.” The Planning Commission’s work, which has called for greatly expanding the amount of housing in the coun-

ty, especially in the Transition Policy Area buffering rural west from suburban east, has been the subject of much criticism and debate from competing interests in the county. But Keirce said if developers aren’t allowed to build more somewhere, eventually that growth will spill into the county’s rural areas. “People will want to continue to come, so you’ll start to see growth where you don’t want it,” Keirce said. “… Pressure will be put on those landowners, the price will get high enough, they will sell, and the county won’t be able to do anything about it.” Jennings said he is “not a fan” of the COMP PLAN >> 45

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Hanson Park Hits Milestone— Without Baseball Diamonds BY RENSS GREENE

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A long-awaited, 257-acre park off Evergreen Mills Road near Arcola is finally moving toward construction, but high costs could cut out some parts of the project, including its four planned baseball diamonds. “Well, this has been a long time coming, but man, are we in a bit of a situation here with this one,” said Board of Supervisors’ finance committee Chairman Matthew F. Letourneau (R-Dulles). Plans for the Hal and Berni Hanson Regional Park reach back at least to 2008, when the Board of Supervisors bought the property, which is bisected by Evergreen Mills Road near Northstar Blvd. The park’s plans include 17 lighted athletic fields from baseball to cricket, a nature center building, a lodge building, a park office building, a maintenance building and facilities, picnic shelters, restrooms with concessions, as-

sociated parking, five athletic courts such as for tennis, two playgrounds, two dog parks, a splash pad, a skate plaza, and paths and trails. The project would also involve renovating the historic building on the property, the Hanson House, and putting a turn lane and stoplight on Evergreen Mills Road at the entrance to the park. But some of that long list of facilities could be cut, because of funding shortfalls in the project. On April 9, the board’s finance committee recommended awarding a construction contract for the project that does not include any baseball diamonds or tennis courts and their associated parking, restrooms and concessions; two synthetic turf soccer fields and their grandstands; a lodge building for year-round programming or renting out for private events, along with its associated garden and parking; a nature center akin to the one at Claude Moore Park; and another

restroom pavilion with parking. All three of the bids for that project came in over the county’s budget. Anticipating that, county staff members set aside five parts of the project that could be cut out of the contract to lower costs. “The purpose of these deductions was to provide a very specific and transparent process to lower the lump sum bids to the point where we could have enough money to award to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder,” Loudoun contracting officer Christopher Bresley told the committee. “And as is apparent, we did have to remove all five deducts before we got to the point where we could award the contract.” The contract will go to Hess Construction, which has agreed to hold those parts of the contract until the end of May. Cutting out all of those deductions shaved $12.9 million off HANSON PARK >> 5

Intersections Ranked for Improvement Program BY RENSS GREENE Members of the Board of Supervisors’ finance committee have seen the results of a countywide study of intersections that will lay the foundation of a new program to set aside money each year to install traffic signals or roundabouts at the most troublesome crossings. Transportation staff members and consultants ranked the county’s intersections according to their safety; impacts on pedestrians, bikes and traffic; impacts on property access and rights-of-way; and whether they meet the Virginia Department of Transportation’s standards for installing a traffic signal. Forty-three intersections ranked in the high-priority category, with plans already in motion or under consideration for 23 of those. The top five were Tall Cedars Parkway and Elk Lick Road, Sterling Boulevard and Glenn Drive, Claiborne Parkway and Marshfield Drive/Crossroads Drive, Mooreview Parkway and Old Ryan Road/Dulles Greenway, and Tall Cedars Parkway and Nations Street. Supervisors in February sent nearly a million dollars toward interim safety improvements at Tall Cedars Parkway and Elk Lick Road. Only one of the remaining top 20 is in western Loudoun: Rt. 7 and Clayton Hall Road, near the Clarke County border. Some familiar roads have multiple highly ranked problem points, such as Tall Cedars Parkway, Old Ox Road, Sterling Boulevard and Claiborne Parkway. The board already has sent money to another problem point, Rt. 50 and Trailhead Drive, and others will be funded by developer proffers or have been deferred, leaving 16 intersections that will require funding

Free Fatherhood Skills Program Scheduled The Loudoun County Department of Family Services is sponsoring a free 12-week program to help fathers develop skills they can use to be more involved in their children’s lives. Loudoun fathers are invited to register for the National Fatherhood Initiative’s 24/7 Dad program to strengthen their relationships with their children. “We want fathers in Loudoun County to know that we support them,” stated Glenda Blake, director of the Loudoun County Department of Family Services. “We believe that a dad’s presence in the life of a child is an important part of that child’s development and happiness.” Developed by fathering and parenting experts, the 24/7 Dad program focuses on key fathering characteristics, providing fathers with support, guidance and an opportunity to discover their own parenting strengths. The workshops will take place weekly on Mondays, beginning April 22 from 6 to 8 p.m. at 45201 Research Place, Suite 110 in Ashburn. To register, sign up at bit. ly/loudounfathers, email luther. miller@loudoun.gov, or call the Department of Family Services at 703-737-8786.

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through the new program. Those results must now be sent to VDOT, which must approve any work the county would do. The exact cost of the program has not yet been determined; the estimates range from hundreds of thousands of dollars at intersections that need stoplights to as much as $29 million for a roundabout at the Dulles Greenway’s westbound ramp onto Claiborne Parkway. Department of Transportation and Capital Infrastructure Director Joe Kroboth said the program is set up to deal with five traffic signals and one roundabout each year, although due to the time needed to design fixes and acquire right-of-way and VDOT approvals, it can take years for construction to actually start. Finance committee Chairman Matthew F. Letourneau (R-Dulles) said it would be “impera-

tive” to shrink that 3- to-5-year timeframe. “We’re going to have intersections that we identified in this report that we did a study on in fall of ’18, and they won’t actually see signals until somewhere around 2023 or 2024,” Letourneau said. Kroboth said, so far working with VDOT, his staff managed to cut months out of the process, though not years. Transportation staff members will return to supervisors with recommendations for 10 priority intersections across two years of the program. They will first submit their findings to VDOT, meet with district supervisors, and set up a public outreach program. The finance committee recommended that plan of action unanimously. INTERSECTIONS >> 6

The annual Loudoun County “Favorite Loudoun Tree” photo contest is under way. Entries are being accepted through Friday, May 3 in advance of the Loudoun County Arbor Day celebration Saturday, May 11. Photos must be of a single tree in its entirety or of a group of trees, must be in Loudoun County, and must have been taken by the entrant. Printed, photo paper is preferred and no larger than 8.5 by 11 inches. If emailed, digital jpegs are acceptable and may be sent to kyle.dingus@loudoun.gov Send printed photos along with the photographer’s contact information, as well as the location and species of the tree to: Loudoun County Urban Forester Kyle Dingus, Department of Building and Development, PO Box 7000, Leesburg, VA 20177. Winning and honorable menBRIEFS >> 6


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Finance Committee Authorizes $253.6M Debt Issuance BY RENSS GREENE The Loudoun Board of Supervisors’ finance committee has authorized the issuance of $170.37 million of general obligation bonds to help fund county capital projects. After $83.2 million in interest, the bonds are expected to cost the county $253.6 million as a combination of 20-year and seven- to 10year, 5 percent bonds. The money will help build the new animal services facility, a section of Crosstrail Boulevard, a Leesburg Volunteer Fire Department expansion, the Lucketts fire station replacement, the Round Hill fire station replacement, the Rt. 7/Hillsboro interchange, Shellhorn Road improvements, CS Monroe Technology Center/Douglass School renovations, school division security improvements, ES-23 Dulles North Elementary School, ES-29 Dulles South

Hanson Park << FROM 4 the company’s $76.6 million bid, bringing it down to $63.6 million, within the county’s $64-million budget. Still, county staff members say they may be able to add some of those projects back into the contract as they find more funding. The project will be reviewed by the full Board of Supervisors in May, and county budget director Erin McLellan said there may be proffer money in the area that can be applied to the Hanson Park project. Supervisors may also have something to say about which parts of the project should be cut. “I wasn’t thrilled with the actual deduct choices that were made, and the fact that the Board of Supervisors didn’t have any input into those, because I would have made some different choices,” Letourneau said. “For instance, I absolutely don’t think we should ever be in a position where we’re building 10-12 rectangle fields

Elementary School, Goshen Post Elementary School, Independence High School, Lightridge High School, school bus replacement and purchases, school security vestibules, high school synthetic turf and track resurfacing, Waxpool Elementary School, Willard Middle School, and other bond issuance costs. Those bonds have already been approved by voter referendum. The finance committee approved the issuance 4-0-1, with Supervisor Ralph M. Buona (R-Ashburn) absent for the vote. The county’s six-year Capital Improvement Program totals $2.4 billion in project funding, 49 percent of which are transportation projects. School projects account for 21 percent, or $521.9 million, of the plan. rgreene@loudounnow.com

and zero diamonds.” Supervisors Tony R. Buffington (R-Blue Ridge) and Ralph M. Buona (R-Ashburn) agreed. “I’m just not happy with taking out all five diamonds and saying, OK, we still build all 10 rectangles,” Buona said. “There’s needs across the board.” Letourneau said, when done, Hanson Park will be a “crown jewel for the community.” “We’ve been talking about this thing for so long, and this kind of came to gestation for so long, that I don’t think people think it’s ever really going to happen,” Letourneau said. But he said the finance committee’s vote was a “milestone.” The committee voted unanimously to recommend awarding a $63.6-million contract for the park project to Hess Construction & Engineering Services, Inc. The finance committee is expected to hear the item again— along with recommendations for adding some parts of the park plans back in—at its May 14 meeting. rgreene@loudounnow.com

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Loudoun County Featured On National Television Program Loudoun County was featured on the nationally televised program “On Demand,” which reaches more than 50 million households throughout the U.S. through various networks. The educational documentary profiled Loudoun County as a place where tradition meets innovation. The program

covered the county’s growth over the past two decades including local strategic planning and economic development activities. It featured interviews with county officials, residents and business owners, talking about the county’s quality of life, educated workforce, recreational opportunities, top-ranked schools, business climate, access to major markets and its transportation and internet infrastructure. Loudoun County worked with On Demand content producers to develop the seven-minute program, which aired on Fox Business Network on April 11. In the coming weeks, the documentary will also be televised in primetime on various other networks, including CNN, Fox News, MSNBC, CNBC, Family Channel and CNN Headline News. The documentary also is distributed to public television providers—such as the Public Broadcasting Service, American Public Television, and National Educational Telecommunications Association—in all 50 states. On Demand programs on public television are hosted by actor Rob Lowe. Loudoun’s program is scheduled to air on public television during the week of April 29. In addition to airing on TV, the video is posted on the Loudoun County YouTube channel.


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The inaugural win for Loudoun United FC again proved elusive Saturday as the team lost to Ottawa Fury FC by a score of 2-0. The Fury dominated the match with a 61.5 percent time of possession, 18 shots and seven shots on goal. United goal keeper Earl Edwards recorded five saves, but the Fury scored one goal in each half of the match. “I thought the first half we could have been stronger, it wasn’t one of our better halves of soccer,” said Loudoun United FC head coach Richie Williams. “The wind was very strong out there today and it was difficult for us to play. You could tell we were more effective when we played more direct than behind them which was a factor that impacted us in the first half. I thought our competitiveness could have been a little bit better in the first half but where we lacked in the first half we made improvements on in Loudoun United the second half. We continued to play Midfielder Connor Pressley makes a charge during Loudoun United FC’s April 13 match against Ottawa Fury FC. our game and started to create some chances, we had some better possession and kept battling until the end.” young players are gaining valu- Bryang Kayo come into the match in al experience. We will continue to Forward Connor Presley said the able playing time. Saturday’s match the second half and gain valuable ex- improve, develop and get ourselves team continues to improve. “I thought marked the professional debut of perience. I thought they came in and organized for next week against New the second half we came out and we Byrang Kayo and Jack Villatoro. Bren- did a really great job for us for their York.” played well. We had some good com- nen Conger and Justus Akinlosotu first appearance. We have other young Loudoun United (0-2-2) next plays binations and created some chances also made Loudoun United’s 18-man guys that are getting a full 90 minutes Saturday against the New York Red as a team. There are always things to roster for the first time. of professional experience as well,” he Bulls II (3-1-0) in a 1 p.m. game at “We had seven or eight young guys said. “The way our team is structured, MSU Soccer Park. The Red Bulls are improve on while we are still getting used to playing with each other. We with us today, and that is only going there are always going to be changes in fourth place in the USL Championneed to focus and practice hard this to help with their development by get- in our lineup, but we have to be able ship Eastern Division. Loudoun UnitORQSN=içìÇçìå=kçï=^mofi=OMNVK~á===N===QLNSLNV===PWPV=mj week to be ready for our next match.” ting them more and more experience. to adapt and it is great to be able to ed sits 15th among the 18 teams in the Williams said more of the team’s This time we had Jack Villatoro and get these young guys this profession- division.

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A heron stands along the Town Branch in Raflo Park and Sculpture Garden. The Town of Leesburg sprays along the stream with a glyphosatebased herbicide each June to control vegetative growth. Some residents are hoping the town changes that practice, and points to the health and environmental impacts of glyphosate.

Residents Protest Leesburg’s Use of Glyphosate Herbicide BY KARA C. RODRIGUEZ A group of Leesburg residents is calling on the town government to discontinue its use of glyphosates around Town Branch, and the Town Council is set to consider alternative approaches next week. According to a staff report, the town has used AquaNeat, an herbicide containing glyphosate, along stream banks to control vegetative growth as a means of preventing flooding. Its own Renss Greene/Loudoun Now Environmental Advisory Commission A section of the Town Branch in Rafl o Park and Sculpture Garden. The Town of Leesburg sprays has previously recommended using GLYPHOSATES >> 10

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Windy City Red Hots Closing, Sidebar Expanding BY KARA C. RODRIGUEZ Leesburg residents and visitors are going to need to find another place to get their tube steaks. Windy City Red Hots has announced it will be closing its Leesburg location at the end of the month, along with its other location in Frederick, MD. The business started in 2008 as a food truck that for years was stationed at Blue Mount Nursery off Rt. 7 in Ashburn. It added brick-and-mortar locations in downtown Leesburg in 2010 and Frederick in 2017. The menu offers a taste of owners Angel and Pia Miranda’s native Chicago—from hot dogs to Polish sausages, Italian beef, pizza puffs and more. “When we started Windy City Red Hots, our goal was simple: share the great taste of Chicago to everyone that hasn’t had it and for those that grew up

with it and miss it so, it’s a bit of nostalgia as you bite into any of the foods,” a statement on the business’ Facebook page read. “A little over 10 years and we’re overjoyed of what has happened. From the food truck and two downtown locations (Leesburg and Frederick), all the awards, great articles and most importantly getting to know our regulars and loyal customers,” it continues. “We are extremely grateful for all our customers, past and present employees as well as our family and friends who have helped our teenage dreams come to fruition. We couldn’t have done any of this without you.” The Mirandas will not rule out opening another restaurant venture in the future. For the time being, the couple is looking to put their energy into Pia’s business, Miranda Services Group. The HUBZone-based business is an internet-of-things solutions

company that develops wireless sensor technology that can send alerts for temperature or humidity control. It’s technology that already has proved helpful for users in the restaurant industry, as well as vineyards, they said. The 28 S. King St. location in Leesburg will serve the public for the final time during the weekend of the Flower & Garden Festival, with the last day in Leesburg on Sunday, April 28. The Frederick location will close this weekend. Windy City’s closure means that the popular SideBar restaurant will be growing. Owners Nils and Olivia Schnibbe confirmed that they will expand into the Windy City space to add additional seating and dining space. That expansion is expected to be completed in the summer. krodriguez@loudounnow.com

The Diversity Commission and Better Angels are partnering to teach skills for communicating with people who hold different political views. On Saturday, May 4, from 12:30 to 5 p.m., two separate workshops—one for liberals and one for conservatives—will be held concurrently in the lower level of Town Hall. According to Mel Pine, Better Angels coordinator, “We live in possibly the most divisive time in the United States since the decade leading up to the Civil War. Conversations across political lines have become treacherous, with many people avoiding political topics altogether. Some family members have stopped talking to each other completely.” The Better Angels Skills Workshop program offers tips for communicating effectively and respectfully with friends, coworkers, loved ones, and others who strongly disagree with you. Participants will practice ways to clarify differences and search for common ground without igniting open hostilities. Participation in the workshop is free, but registration is required. Each workshop is limited to 30 participants. For more information or to register, go to eventbrite.com/e/conservative-liberal-learn-how-totalk-with-the-other-side-tickets-59728131449. The deadline to register is noon on Friday, May 3.

Water Quality Report Published Online The Leesburg Utilities Department has released the town’s Water Quality Report for 2018. The full report can be viewed at leesburgva.gov/waterqualityreport. During 2018, Leesburg met or exceeded all of the Environmental Protection Agency’s water quality standards. Since 1999, the EPA has required drinking water providers to publish annual water quality reports. Leesburg’s report provides customers with information about the sources, treatment, and testing of their drinking water as well as an overview of federal drinking water regulations. A limited number of print copies of the report are available. Residents who would like a print copy or have questions about their drinking water quality can contact the Department of Utilities Water Supply Division at 703-737-7110.


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Council to Weigh Borrowing Options for Capital Projects BY KARA C. RODRIGUEZ The Leesburg Town Council may look to take advantage of Leesburg’s triple-A credit ratings to finance some upcoming construction projects. Leesburg’s financial consultant, David Rose of Davenport and Company, presented a proposed capital funding strategy to the council last week. As laid out, the council will consider establishing two separate lines of credit for capital projects in the General Fund and Utilities Fund, amounting to $25.5 million and $32.5 million, respectively.

These lines of credit would be for capital projects built during the next two to three years, said Clark Case, director of Finance & Administrative Services. The “just-in-time financing,” as Rose described it, “sets up the ability to borrow money efficiently but only as we need the money. It allows us to avoid paying early on the interest charges we borrow.” Rose noted that the town’s pristine credit rating—Leesburg is one of only 40 cities or towns nationwide to achieve the top rating—can save the town millions of dollars over time in

borrowing costs. Rose also presented the council with a refinancing opportunity. He recommended the council consider refinancing $13 million in Build America bonds, which could generate a savings of about $500,000. Both the establishment of the two lines of credit for capital projects and the refinancing will come back before the council in the summer for votes. krodriguez@loudounnow.com

BY KARA C. RODRIGUEZ Leesburg resident Sean Kaine and friend Shannon “Duds” Dudley of southern California have put their shared sense of humor to work, recently unveiling a line of children’s books. The duo forged a friendship at a former job at an IT company in Sterling and brought life to executive briefings by photoshopping funny pictures into presentations. “We both had kids and often shared new, fun children’s books that we came across. One day, we laughed and said that we should make our own. So we did,” Kaine said. The first book, about an avocado that has a run-in with a mustached jar of peanut butter, debuted in September. The next two books featured a skeleton who enjoys bubble baths and Kaine’s own dog who “borrows” a school bus. Another title is expected to join Kaine and Dudley’s growing collection later this month. The books are available for purchase on Amazon. For more information about the titles or Kaine and Dudley, go to kaineduds. com. krodriguez@loudounnow.com

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The Leesburg Town Council could soon have a lot more flexibility in how it negotiates proffers for residential rezonings, if it follows through on Zoning Ordinance and Town Plan amendments initiated Tuesday night. By a 6-0-1 vote, with Councilman Josh Thiel absent, the Town Council initiated a repeal of an amendment put in place in July 2017 to comply with controversial proffer legislation approved by the General Assembly the previous year. That legislation, warned municipal attorneys, put the localities at great risk if they requested certain types improvements of developers, such as road improvements. At that time, the council chose to

lyze the new law, but were comfortable with the council initiating the repeal Tuesday night. Public hearings will need to be held at both the Planning Commission and Town Council, so it is likely final action would not occur until after July 1, when the new law will already be in place. Notar read the enactment clause of the forthcoming statute, which notes that it would apply to all applications or proffer condition amendments filed on or after July 1. However, the law does allow any rezoning application pending prior to July 1 to be considered under the new law, should the applicant elect to proceed under the amendment.

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amend its Zoning Ordinance and Town Plan to comply with the statute and—choosing a similar path as other local jurisdictions—to no longer accept proffers for residential rezonings in certain parts of town. The state law that took effect July 1, 2016, created a definition of “reasonable” proffers offered with residential rezonings. Localities that requested anything beyond the narrowly-defined “reasonable” proffer could face legal consequences. Now, the council’s new rules are set to come back off the books. In February, Gov. Ralph Northam signed new legislation which provides more flexibility for localities to negotiate proffers for residential rezonings. Town Attorney Barbara Notar said she and town staff members have just begun to ana-

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not only as a kid of this generation but also as an adult of the next generation that will take the responsibility of the ecosystem of the planet,” she said. Another young resident, Elias Brock, wrote a poem about how he felt about glyphosate. “Is there no other option but to do this? Why not do it differently? Why not take a stand,” the poem read in part. Deputy Town Manager Keith Markel said the town staff would present the council with some options on how to proceed at its upcoming Monday night work session. The staff has tested some of the organic EAC-endorsed products, but found they require more applications and more manpower, and thus cost more money. Should the council decide to use of an organic, non-glyphosate-based product, it would likely require an increase to that part of the Department of Public Works’ budget. Markel said the staff has also researched other remedies, such as hiring crews for weed-eating, instituting an Adopt a Stream Bank program to engage residents, or even utilizing a rent-a-goat program to control vegetative growth. In addition to determining the short-term solution of how to control vegetative growth in stream corridors over the next few years, Markel said, in the long term, the town government would like to make the Town Branch area more of an amenity—redesigning the space to create more channels and possibly even constructing a trail. krodriguez@loudounnow.com

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School Board Shifts Money to Cover State Funding Shortfall BY ANDREW D. PARKER The Loudoun County School Board last week finalized a series of reductions to balance its nearly $1.3 billion fiscal year 2020 operating budget, making up a $2.1 million shortfall as a result of receiving less state funding than anticipated. The Virginia General Assembly allocated $383 million in state funding for Loudoun County Public Schools for fiscal year 2020. State revenues increased from $364 million in fiscal year 2019, but fell $2.1 million short of staff projections. The percentage of the school district budget covered by state appropriations has remained around 30 percent of the total school system budget since fiscal year 2012. Most of the shortfall for the fiscal year 2020 budget—nearly 80 percent—is being covered by shifting around unspent fiscal year 2019 funds, covering the year from July 2018 to June 2019. The amount needed to achieve a balanced budget is relatively small, noted Assistant Superintendent Sharon Willoughby, pointing out that last year’s reconciliation process involved finding $14 million. This year, the county Board of Supervisors fully funded

the School Board’s local tax funding request. The fiscal year 2020 operating budget is nearly 8 percent higher than last year’s version, at $94.5 million. The additional funding will allow the county to maintain current class sizes and open two new schools this fall— Waxpool Elementary School and Independence High School. The school system is also planning to open another school in fall 2020, Lightridge High School near Aldie. In their final adjustments, staff members identified three areas in which program costs will be lower than the budgeted figures, including saving $39,000 in the creation of a full-time position to advance equity and cultural competence throughout the school system. The board had earmarked $200,000 for the position, and after finalizing the job description, it established a salary of $161,000. Superintendent Eric Williams also recommended pulling $100,000 from the fiscal year 2019 textbooks and digital resources budget and replacing it next year. “This would be a priority purchase for appropriated, unspent fiscal year 2020 funds,” he stated.

The final amount not covered by shifting fiscal year 2019 surplus money dealt with fuel. The board reduced the current budget related to fuel costs by $300,000, an amount that will be made up through updating actual fuel costs vs. projections related to the 2019 and 2020 budgets. The remaining $1.72 million shortfall will be replaced with other unspent fiscal year 2019 funds, including $925,000 in equipment to upgrade the school system’s network capabilities; $500,000 for Internet, VPN and DMZ upgrades to improve the school’s data center functionality; more than $250,000 for repair work relating to removing obsolete technology; and around $45,000 for tables and chairs. Willoughby noted that the funding could easily be covered by the projected $11.4-million carryover from the general fund operating budget designated for fiscal year 2020. “With $11.4 million, we can absolutely absorb that $1.7 million,” she said. The School Board is scheduled to formally adopt the budget reconciliation plan at its next meeting on April 23.

Campaign to Pay Down Lunch Debt Kicks Off The Loudoun Education Foundation has launched its third annual campaign to collect donations that will directly support feeding children in Loudoun County. According to Loudoun County Public Schools, the amount that students owe the school system for unpaid meal tickets is nearly $80,000 through April. For this school year, that amounts to more than 14,000 meals. Led by Julia Humphries and former Purcellville mayor Bob Lazaro, the program seeks tax-deductible donations that are used to reduce the student meal debt. Over the past two years, the donations of individuals, businesses and organizations have been used to pay down the meal debt totals in full. Last year, the program raised more than $20,000, marking the second year that enough has been raised to pay off the meal debt. Find out more and make a donation at loudouneducationfoundatin.org/generaldonation.html.

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Board Approves Lightridge Attendance Zone BY ANDREW D. PARKER While several members acknowledged that “no plan is perfect,” the Loudoun County School Board voted unanimously last week to advance an attendance zone plan to prepare for the fall 2020 opening of Lightridge High School in Aldie. The new high school is part of an effort to address population growth in the Dulles South area. School administrators face tough decisions that could result in some students attending five different schools over five years as the county tries to keep up with enrollment growth. Lightridge High School is under construction on Collaboration Drive, near Braddock Road and Northstar Boulevard. It will serve up to 1,800 students. The opening for the start of the 2020-2021 academic year will also impact Willard Intermediate School in Aldie, which will be renamed Willard Middle School, serving sixth, seventh and eighth graders. Willard has been serving eighth and ninth graders since opening in 2018. Other schools impacted by the boundary changes are J. Michael Lunsford Middle School, Mercer Middle School, Willard Intermediate School, Freedom High School and John Champe High School. The board held public hearings and worked with members of the community impacted by the attendance zone changes, revising plans and digging into the details to come up with a final

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This map shows the attendance zone changes in the Loudoun County School Board’s Plan 6, intended to address the opening of Lightridge High School in fall 2020.

version known as Plan 6. Chairman Jeff Morse (Dulles) noted how unusual it was for all members of the board to consolidate on a single plan. He explained that administrators are trying to keep class sizes in check not just the first year after Lightridge opens, but 4-5 years out. “That is the goal, to even out the burden on all the schools … and balance the needs of all the children,” Morse said. Board member Eric Hornberger (Ashburn) noted that Plan 6 involved numerous evolutions, adding that while not perfect, it represents “the closest we can come to in the process.” Plan 6 “does a good amount of work to keep communities together,” added

Board Member Beth Huck (At Large). She said the board considered many proposals and looked at ways to accommodate requests to stay at certain schools to come up with the best possible compromise while considering the needs of students and teachers. The question of how the board will avoid the possibility of a five-schoolsin-five-years problem remains. “When we open Lightridge, it will open without a senior class,” Morse said. The school system will also work with parents and students at the junior level if there is a desire to stay at a certain school. aparker@loudounnow.com

Seven teams from Loudoun County Public Schools have advanced to the world finals of a competition that challenges students to solve complex problems on the fly with only minutes to decide. The Odyssey of the Mind world finals take place May 2225 at Michigan State University. The Loudoun teams moved forward during the Virginia state competition April 6 in Manassas Park involving 119 teams from 88 schools. Nearly 750 teams competed in regional tournaments earlier this year. The following schools are sending teams to the finals: • Briar Woods High School • Loudoun Valley High School • Riverside High School • Belmont Ridge Middle School • Brambleton Middle School • Harmony Middle School • Steuart Weller Elementary School During the Virginia state awards ceremony, two teams from Trailside Middle School and one from J. Michael Lunsford

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Members of Team Resi-lution react to the announcement of their top prize win during the 2019 Loudoun Youth Inc. Step Up competition. The group is leading community efforts to keep the parkland around the Beaverdam Creek Reservoir litter-free.

the returned merchandise can only be resold at great discounts, but adds to a businesses’ inventory management and storage challenges. Under their program, businesses can direct their returns to an iloom chapter, which will donate the items to charity or sell the items and donate the proceeds to charity. Threadmill Home Linen is the team’s first supply partner and additional chapters have been established in Michigan, New Jersey and California. Learn more at iloom.org. This year’s third-place winner was STEM for Scouts, created by students from the Academy of Engineering and Technology to get girls more involved in STEM education. The team created programs for STEM Camps and coding classes that can be taught to troops. The Step Up Loudoun Youth Competition encourages middle and high school youth across the county to identify an issue in their school, neighborhood or community, create a plan to address that issue, and implement the plan. The goal is to encourage, support and reward the youth of Loudoun County for making positive changes in their own lives and the lives of others. Learn more at loudounyouth.org. kstyer@loudounnow.com

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Loudoun Classical School Hosts Open House The leadership of Loudoun Classical School, which will open in Purcellville this fall, will hold an informational meeting for parents and interested mem-

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Dozens of students working to solve challenging community problems pitched their ideas to a panel of judges April 11 as part of Loudoun Youth Inc.’s annual Step Up competition. This year’s winning projects will help control litter at the Beaverdam Reservoir as it reopens for public activities this summer, allow retailers to put their online merchandise returns to use for charities, and help get Girl Scouts more involved in STEM education. The three top prize winners were selected from among 10 finalists who made presentations at the Brambleton Library. Those top 10 had advanced from a March 28 event that included 65 teams and more than 200 students. In the end, two teams tied for the top prize and each walked away with $1,000 cash prizes. Resi-lution is a team of Brambleton-area students who are organizing year-round litter cleanups around the 1,000-acre Beaverdam Reservoir park. Owned by Loudoun Water, which has drained the reservoir during repair work, the property is expected to reopen to public access this summer under management by NOVA Parks. The students formed the Friends of Beaverdam Creek Reservoir and are raising money to build a storage shed for clean-up equipment through a Go Fund Me page. Also, they are organizing a Trash-a-Thon clean-up at the lake starting at 9 a.m. May 5 and hope to get businesses and community organizations involved through the Adopt-A-Trail and Adopt-a-Stream programs. Lacey Tanner, a senior at Rock Ridge High School, launched the effort as part of the 2017 Step Up program, and is passing on the program to four Brambleton Middle School students: Carter Casagrande, Annabelle Monte, Ava Turicchi and Joe Waxvik. iloom-Returns to Work also won a top prize. The team is comprised of Shreya Arun, Sahana Arumani, Abhinav Babu, Pranav Babu, Aarya Arun, and Amrit Neel Kumar. The nonprofit was formed after learning from a family friend about the difficulties that companies face when online purchases are returned by the buyers. Typically,

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Leesburg to Host Farm-to-School Meeting as Part of $22M Goal Virginia First Lady Pamela Northam, Secretary of Education Atif Qarni, and Secretary of Agriculture and Forestry Bettina Ring are calling on the commonwealth’s school nutrition programs to increase local food purchases to at least $22 million statewide by 2022. Northam announced the goal last month in Hampton during the annual Virginia Farm-to-School Conference. Virginia’s Farm-to-School Network is hosting meetings across Virginia during April and May to develop regional plans for achieving the goal. One of those will be Tuesday, May 7 in Leesburg at Frederick Douglass Elementary School. “Serving locally grown food products in our schools is a great opportunity to connect our exceptional agricultural resources with Virginia’s greatest resource—our children,” Northam stated. According to state figures, local food purchases by Virginia schools have at least doubled since 2014, from $7.7 million to $15.4 million in 2017. The Virginia Department of Education and the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services attribute much of the growth to the increasing popularity of farm-to-school programs that connect schools and students to local farmers and food producers. “We now have more than 500 schools with gardens where students are growing food for their school cafeterias and are learning directly from local farmers,” Qarni stated. “Our students learn that eating fresh, healthy local food is not only good for them, it’s good for the

environment and good for their community.” Farm-to-school programs “have created an expanding new market for Virginia farmers,” Ring stated. “These programs help schools and farmers navigate the procurement process and identify opportunities to provide students with locally grown and raised food products.” School gardens represent “a bridge between the classroom and cafeteria,” stated Superintendent of Public Instruction James Lane. “The experience of getting their hands dirty planting and growing vegetables and fruits reinforces core academic objectives and provides opportunities for students to collaborate and learn problem-solving skills in a real-world setting.” “Most Virginia students are three or four generations removed from family farm life,” stated Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Commissioner Jewel H. Bronaugh. “Farm-to-school programs help students understand that food comes from farms, not grocery stores, and that their wellbeing is very much dependent on the vitality of our agricultural sector.” The regional planning meetings are open to farmers, educators, school nutrition professionals, school administrators, community members, parents, and students. Visit the School Nutrition section of the Virginia Department of Education website at doe.virginia.gov to register for the May 7 meeting in Leesburg.

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BY KARA C. RODRIGUEZ During a brief appearance via video conference in Clarke County General District Court April 10, murder suspect Dale Lee Wright saw one of three charges he is facing dropped. The West Virginia resident is charged in the March 17 murder of Bluemont resident Jeffrey B. Evans. According to police reports, Evans, 72, met Wright, 50, in a gravel lot on Castleman Road off Rt. 7 near the Clarke/Loudoun border on the morning of March 17 for a prearranged business transaction. During the meeting, an altercation took place and Wright shot Evans. Evans was able

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to drive away, but then crashed at the intersection of Castleman Road and Rt. 7. He died at the scene. Following his arrest days after the incident, Wright was charged with three crimes—first-degree murder, use of a firearm in the commission of a felony, and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. Clarke County Assistant Commonwealth’s Attorney Daniel Morgan said he was moving to drop prosecution of the weapon possession charge. Wright is expected back in court May 8. He remains held in jail. krodriguez@loudounnow.com

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Morrisonville Road Manslaughter Hearing Delayed BY PATRICK SZABO A preliminary hearing for Zachary Frye, the 19-year-old charged with involuntary manslaughter and DWI after hitting and killing Lauren McDarby along Morrisonville Road in January, has been continued to Monday, June 24. At the request of the Commonwealth’s Attorney’s Office, Judge Karen A. Henenberg, a retired Arlington County General District Court judge, also agreed to amend Frye’s charge from involuntary manslaughter to aggravated involuntary manslaughter. The additional charge can be added in cases where “the conduct of the defendant was so gross, wanton and culpable as to show a reckless disregard for human life,” according to Virginia law. While both charges are Class 5 felonies, involuntary manslaughter is punishable by 1-10 years in prison, while

aggravated involuntary manslaughter is punishable by 1-20 years in prison with a mandatory minimum of one year behind bars. According to the Loudoun County Sheriff ’s Office, the fatal crash occurred at about 7:30 a.m. on Jan. 4, when Frye struck McDarby while she was walking along Morrisonville Road. Frye had allegedly been drinking. After the crash, dozens of Morrisonville residents met to form a community alliance to address traffic and pedestrian safety concerns along the road. Their ideas included requesting VDOT decrease speed limits and convert the Morrisonville/Purcellville Road intersection into a three-way stop. Other ideas involved keeping pedestrians off the roadway and requesting the Board of Supervisors keep Morrisonville in mind when working on the Emerald Ribbons Initiative—a

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Electrical Wire Malfunction Blamed for Aldie House Fire The Loudoun County Fire Marshal’s Office determined that an electrical wiring malfunction caused an Aldie house fire. Emergency dispatchers received a 911 call reporting a house fire on Sally Mill Road shortly after 12 p.m. on April 11. Fire and rescue crews from Aldie, Middleburg, Brambleton, Dulles South and Philomont were dispatched to the scene and found a large home with heavy smoke and fire on the second floor and attic, according to a statement from the county’s Combined Fire and Rescue System. Additional crews were called from Leesburg, Moorefield, Hamilton, Ashburn and Prince William, Fairfax and Fauquier counties. The home was in an area without fire hydrants and water was shuttled to the site by tanker trucks. One resident who evacuated the house safely has been displaced and is staying locally. The Loudoun County Fire Marshal’s Office estimated damages at a little more than $1 million.

Bus Driver Charged with Child Pornography Possession A Loudoun County Public Schools bus driver has been suspended following his arrest on federal charges of possessing child pornography. Alan Marshall Williams, 54, of Charles Town, WV, was arrested Friday after federal investigators executed a search warrant at his Jefferson Avenue home. He is being held at the Eastern Regional Jail on $100,000 bond. The investigation began April 7 when a special agent with the Department of Homeland Security made contact with Williams online. During their communications, Williams allegedly admitted to sexually abusing a minor in the past. On April 12, federal agents and West Virginia State Police troopers executed a federal search warrant at Williams’ home. The search resulted in the seizure of 176 CDs/DVDs, with three images found to be sexually explicit photos of girls between the ages of 8 and 15. Williams shared the home with the Jefferson County Sheriff ’s Office’s chief deputy, Ronald Fletcher, who is not a suspect in the case. Sheriff Dougherty says this is now a federal investigation. Loudoun County Public Schools spokesman Wayde Byard said Williams had been suspended without pay from his position as a school bus driver.

Man Enters Home, Assaults Sleeping Woman The Loudoun County Sheriff ’s Office is investigating a reported sexual assault at a Sterling home. Deputies were called to a North Duke Drive home shortly before midnight on April 9, where an adult female victim reported she was awakened by a stranger who was sexually assaulting her. She reported the incident occurred around 11:30 p.m. and that the man fled when she woke up. The suspect was described as a Hispanic male, approximately 20 years old with dark, curly hair and a slight build. State Police assisted with the initial search. Anyone with information regarding this case should contact Detective C. Czekaj at 703-7771021. You may also submit a tip through the Loudoun County Sheriff ’s Office app.

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Chapman Kicks Off Reelection Campaign at Old Ox BY RENSS GREENE Loudoun Sheriff Michael Chapman kicked off his reelection campaign with a party Thursday, April 11 at Old Ox Brewery, featuring actors from the movie “Police Academy” Bruce Mahler and Marion Ramsey, and former Washington Redskin and four-time Pro Bowler Charles Mann. Chapman was first elected in 2011 and reelected in 2015. He is seeking a third four-year term. During the event, Chapman pointed to Loudoun’s falling crime rate overall—a 19 percent drop since he took office—and that it has one of the lowest crime rates in the DC metro area. He also pointed to studies from the University of Virginia that show Loudouners give the Sheriff ’s Office approval ratings at 90 percent or better in most categories. In 2017, the Loudoun County Sheriff ’s Office was the first in the state to buy a drone equipped with Project Lifesaver technology. That nearly $100,000 drone also comes equipped with infrared detection and camera equipment. Shortly after Chapman took office, the first Crisis Intervention Team training happened in Loudoun, and Chapman has presided over the program’s growth. It trains officers to handle a wide range of mental disabilities— from autism, to veterans suffering

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Loudoun County Sheriff Michael Chapman speaks at a press conference in March 2018.

from post-traumatic stress disorder or a traumatic brain injury, to even coping with law enforcement officers’ own mental well-being and how to help a fellow officer contemplating suicide. As of December 2017, all Loudoun County deputies with at least two years of service had completed the CIT program. Concurrent with the CIT program, deputies’ use of Tasers dropped precipi-

tously. Prior to the program’s inception, Loudoun deputies used their Tasers 43 times. Today, the sheriff ’s office averages four or less Taser deployments per year. The CIT program has also now been expanded to fire-rescue and private sector personnel in the region, and has received local and statewide recognition. Loudoun is also the first full-service sheriff ’s office in the state to issue

Narcan, an emergency opioid overdose medication, to all of its deputies. Loudoun has seen a reduction in opioid overdoses and overdose deaths while many other jurisdictions saw their numbers continue to grow. This year, Chapman was elected to the Major County Sheriffs of America’s Executive Board as the vice president for Homeland Security, and appointed co-chairman of Homeland Security for the National Sheriffs’ Association. “None of this happens by accident,” Chapman said, adding he “could not be prouder” of the sheriff ’s office. “With the dedication and hard work of our sworn and civilian employees, engagement with the community as a whole; and with my proactive leadership, we will continue to make Loudoun County a safer and better place to live and visit,” Chapman stated. “Quite simply, we work incredibly well as a team!” Clerk of the Circuit Court Gary Clemens was the event’s master of ceremonies. Chapman will face the winner of the Democratic primary race between one of his own former senior officers, Chris Harmison, and Army Reserve intelligence officer Captain Justin Hannah. For more information, go to reelectsheriffchapman.com. rgreene@loudounnow.com

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Loudoun County School Board candidate John Beatty with his wife and four children.

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Sketch of Suspect Released in Public Exposure Case The Loudoun County Sheriff ’s Office has released a composite sketch of a suspect involved in an indecent exposure case that occurred in the Brambleton area Monday. According to the report, a teenage victim was in the north parking garage of the Brambleton Plaza around 6:30 p.m. April 8, when she saw an unclothed man who appeared to be performing a sexual act behind her car. The victim drove away and had no contact with the suspect. The suspect was described as a white male, 20 to 30 years old, 180-200 pounds, with red-brown hair, and a medium length beard. Anyone with any information regarding his possible identity is asked to contact Detective S. Smith at 703-777-1021. You may also submit a tip through the Loudoun County Sheriff ’s Office app.

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Lovettsville resident John Beatty officially threw his hat into the ring during a campaign kickoff Tuesday night, declaring his candidacy for the Catoctin District seat on the Loudoun County School Board. All nine seats on the board are up for election on Tuesday, Nov. 5. Board member Chris Croll currently represents the Catoctin District, after being appointed by the board in December to finish out the remainder of the term vacated by Eric DeKenipp. Beatty was one of six candidates they considered for the appointment, which runs through Dec. 31. Croll is not seeking election to the seat. Beatty, the information technology director at the Heights School in Po-

tomac, MD, stated that his goal was to “focus on fostering well-rounded students in Loudoun.” This includes reading, writing, math, arts and music, he explained. With a background that includes public and private education as well as homeschooling, one of Beatty’s primary goals is to increase parent involvement, specifically in determining how to best educate their children. “We all understand every child learns differently, and I will make sure parents have the options available to guide their children as they see fit including access to IEPs [individualized education plans] and hybrid learning programs.” Beatty also plans to support students in the more rural western parts of the county, where the school board “seems determined to shut down our small el-

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Bill and Val Tillett and the Community Foundation for Loudoun and Northern Fauquier Counties have provided a grant of $25,000 to the Loudoun Heritage Farm Museum to support the museum’s programs and mission. Bill Tillett was among the museum founders who two decades ago worked to preserve Loudoun’s agricultural history in the face of the county’s rapid development. Opened in 2003 as a public/private partnership between the founding members of the board and the Loudoun County government, the museum serves as a place where residents can learn about the rural history of the county and the importance of that heritage in today’s landscape. Today, the museum volunteers, staff, and board strive to preserve, promote, and bring to life the rich agricultural history of Loudoun through educational programming, community outreach, and exhibits. The museum houses interactive exhibits for families, enabling guests to explore life in Loudoun over 100 years ago. The interactive exhibits center on the Waxpool General Store, a gift from the Tillett family that was taken apart at its original location on Waxpool Road and pieced together in the museum gallery. The museum also houses many of the records and ledger books used by the Tillett and Munday families while operating the store at the turn of the 20th century. The Tillett family’s donation of the general store and the accompanying archives began the intergenerational approach that the museum takes in serving the public—to be a place where grandparents, parents, and children can learn about farm life. The Tillett family’s latest donation will support new educational initiatives. The museum is located at Claude Moore Park in Sterling. It is open Tuesday through Sunday. For more information, go to heritagefarmmuseum.org

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The Waxpool General Store, donated by the Tillett Family, is a central exhibit in the Loudoun Heritage Farm Museum.

Museum Seeks Public Input for Future Exhibits BY KARA C. RODRIGUEZ Loudoun Museum wants to hear the public’s ideas for future exhibits. The museum staff, along with museum design company Riggs Ward, is hosting two public workshops Thursday, April 18. The workshops will run from 2-3:30 p.m. and 5:30-7 p.m. in the Dulles Room at the Loudoun County Government Center. Loudoun Museum is partnering with the Richmond-based museum design company to assist with telling the story of Loudoun in interactive and engaging ways throughout new exhibits in the museum. The hope for the workshops is to hear from the community about what themes and topics should be incorporated into the new exhibit. The partnership with Riggs Ward is

part of a long-term plan to reinterpret the ways the museum tells the history of Loudoun County. The workshops are the initial step to get the community involved and give the public a voice in the process, according to a press release. The museum reopened in January and recently released its spring calendar of events, including free public lectures and a bus tour to Gettysburg, PA. For more information, contact info@loudounmuseum.org or register for the workshops at https:// bit.ly/2YVpxxQ. The Loudoun Museum is located at 16 Loudoun St. SW in downtown Leesburg. The museum is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays. krodriguez@loudounnow.com

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The Loudoun Museum is open once again with an exhibit on the Civil War in Loudoun.

Give Choose Charity Event Set for May 7 On May 7, more than 80 area charities will join forces for Give Choose, a 24-hour fundraising campaign organized by the Community Foundation for Loudoun and Northern Fauquier Counties. The annual day of giving challenges residents to donate to nonprofit organizations serving Loudoun and Northern Fauquier Counties. Charities register to participate on givechoose. org, where visitors can choose from among animal welfare, environment, health, human services, education, youth, arts and culture, and community development nonprofits. Donations of $10 or more may be made through the Give Choose site. Many participating charities secure advanced challenge gifts from donors who offer to match dollars raised to help organizations reach fundraising goals. In addition to raising funds from community donors, area businesses work with the Community Foundation to sponsor a Give Choose “prize pool” that provides monetary prizes awarded to charities throughout the day. Since its inaugural event in 2014, Give Choose has raised more than $880,000 for area nonprofits. “Many nonprofits take advantage of this day to benefit from a spring fundraising opportunity to support their work and operations,” said Director of Grants and Nonprofit Programs Nicole Acosta. “Many donors will be making a gift to a charity for the very first time as they learn about charitable services and programs in their own backyard.” Donors may schedule their donation in advance at GiveChoose.Org starting April 23. Give Choose begins midnight May 7, and ends at 11:59 p.m.

Wellness Expo Planned April 27 in Sterling More than 80 health care professionals will offer free vision and hearing exams in addition to free screenings for blood pressure, glucose, weight and BMI during the April 27 Health & Wellness Expo at the Sterling Community Center. During the 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. event, vendors also will provide information on nutrition, oral health, diabetes, women’s health, and pre-natal care. The community event is designed to bring together representatives from area nonprofit and health organizations to ensure Sterling residents have access to quality health resources NONPROFIT NOTES >> 21


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Members of Clinton Hatcher Camp 21 collect litter along Rt. 50 in Aldie.

Clinton Hatcher Camp Completes Roadway Cleanup Members of Clinton Hatcher Camp

21, Sons of Confederate Veterans, recently collected more than 30 bags of trash during their spring cleanup of a three-mile stretch of Rt. 50, which includes the village of Aldie. The biannual cleanup was part of the Virginia Adopt-a-Highway program where volunteer groups help keep our roadways clean and beautiful. The stretch of John Mosby Highway between New Mountain Road and Cobb House Road was the site of two major cavalry engagements during 1863. Fifteen members of Leesburg-based Clinton Hatcher Camp 21 collected 36 bags of trash during two days of work.

Cycling Event to Showcase Loudoun’s Gravel Roads Inspired by the America’s Routes effort to save Loudoun County’s network of historic gravel roads from being paved, EX2 Adventures is organizing an endurance cycling event that will support the organization. The Loudoun 1725 Gravel Grinder is scheduled for June 9. Participants will enjoy a scenic bike ride along historic gravel roads, riding past stone walls, grand estates, horse farms, wineries, bubbling creeks, tiny hamlets, and historical sites. The event will start and finish at Salamander Resort in Middleburg. The ride will be fully marked and supported, with well-

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including information and counseling services to combat smoking, drug addiction and domestic violence. Inova Blood Donor Services will be onsite to accept blood donations. Other participating organizations include the Loudoun Health Department, Catholic Charities, Good Shepherd Alliance, Legal Services, Area Agency on Aging, Commuter Services, Salvation Army, Fire and Rescue, Sheriff ’s Department, Loudoun County Parks, Recreation & Community Services, Wegmans, The Y, and food pantries. “This effort exemplifies the spirit of ‘Neighbors Helping Neighbors,’” organizer Ken Courter said. There is no charge to participate or attend.

stocked rest stops, mechanical and SAG support, and post-ride food and beverages. To help preserve Loudoun’s gravel roads, 5 percent of gross ride funds received will be donated to America’s Routes, a group that is advocating to save these historic rural roads from being paved over by development. Riders may donate additional funds during registration. For more information, contact Andy Bacon at 703-338-3965, email andy@ex2adventures.com or go to ex2adventures.com.

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BY RENSS GREENE Beltway Brewing Company in Sterling celebrated its 1,000th brew since starting business in 2013 with a special, baseball-themed beer and party. When founder and president Sten Sellier started the company in 2013, he was creating the mold. He had been searching for a brewery that would let him use its equipment for a batch while he was still putting together the funding for his own brewhouse, but nobody had the space. Instead he decided: Why not be the place with the space? Now, Beltway Brewing Company’s main business is consulting on and brewing recipes for other brewers and breweries. It turned out to be a good idea. Last weekend, they celebrated turning over their 30-barrel brewhouse 1,000 times with their new baseball-themed, lagered red ale, Batting 1000. That adds up to more than 7.4 million pints of beer created at Beltway Brewing. In fact, if you’ve toured the brewery scene in Loudoun, you may have already had beer from Beltway. They’ve brewed for many of Loudoun’s familiar breweries, like Lost Rhino, Adroit Theory and Dirt Farm, as well as played host to a number of collaboration brews with other Loudoun breweries. Their beer has also been a little farther afield—brewing recipes for companies across the U.S. and as far away as Brazil and soon, possibly, New Zealand. As the craft beer market’s growth has begun to level out, Beltway has seen the same, but has already laid claim to its place in the scene. Sellier said Beltway is “the Ritz Carlton in the age of Airbnb.” “We’re an establishment that’s known for its service, its quality, and we ain’t cheap because of what we do and how we do it,” Sellier said. Now, he said, there are more places willing to make some

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Beltway Brewing Company founder and president Sten Sellier holds up a glass of Batting 1000, a lagered red ale celebrating the brewery’s 1,000 brew.

space for someone else’s brewing—“I got a futon and some dirty sheets, you want to stay here for 50 bucks a night? That’s really tempting when you need it, but what are you getting? … Do you really want to turn over your brand?” The company has also begun dedicating more space to building its own brand, recently signing a contract with a distribution company that means Beltway beers can now be found in stores and taps around Northern Virginia. Batting 1000’s label bears the colors of the Washington Nationals, although a phone call from the team dissuaded

Sellier from putting the curly W on the can. He said that was a bummer, but the Beltway crew are still huge fans. “We really have, I guess, a place in our heart for the DMV,” Sellier said. “That’s why we named it Beltway Brewing. The idea wasn’t to become this huge, national corporation. The idea was really just to represent the area.” The Batting 1000 release party was last Saturday, at Beltway’s tasting room at 22620 Davis Drive in Sterling. Learn more at beltwaybrewco.com/batting1000. rgreene@loudounnow.com

Jack’s Run Brewing Closes with Final Night Party BY PATRICK SZABO The Town of Purcellville is down to three breweries. Jack’s Run Brewing Co. shut its doors for good last Thursday night, following nearly three years of operation in the town’s Historic District along 21st Street. According to a post on their website, owners Mike and Marion Kozar were forced to close the brewery because they were “unable to reach an agreement on rent with [their] landlord.” “Thanks to all of you for your support over the past year,” they wrote. “Our biggest disappointment is that we’ll miss sharing our beers with you and hanging out.” The Kozars didn’t just close up shop with another typical Thursday night, though. They invited guests out for one final acoustic open mic night they dubbed “Beers, Cheers and Tears.” About 50 people, both regulars and first-time patrons, turned up to drink

the final drops of a beer that’s now impossible to find. Jack’s Run Brewing opened in the 3,870-square-foot brick space in August 2016. The Kozar couple took over management in July 2018. Now that Jack’s Run is officially closed, Purcellville is left with three other breweries within its 3.42-squaremile corporate limits—Dragon Hops Brewing, Adroit Theory Brewing Co. and Belly Love Brewing Co. Purcellville is still the only western Loudoun town to feature a brewery within its town limits. Middleburg this year is expected to become the second western Loudoun town to welcome one, with Old Ox Brewery slated to open in nearly 4,000 square feet of space on Madison Street in the coming months. The Round Hill Town Council also recently adopted zoning changes to make it easier for breweries to operate in town. While the Town of Leesburg features seven breweries in its 12.5-square-mile

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A Jack’s Run Brewing bartender pours one of the brewery’s final beers for a patron on closing night last Thursday.

corporate limits, Purcellville still features the most breweries per capita, with about one brewery for every 3,300 residents, as opposed to Leesburg’s ratio of about one brewery per 7,700 residents. pszabo@loudounnow.com

HGTV personalities Erin and Ben Napier will visit Belfort Furniture on Saturday, April 27 to unveil their new home collections made in Virginia. The presentation will be held from 1 to 3 p.m. Guests will have the opportunity to meet the Napiers and register for a chance to win furniture giveaways and other prizes. There also will be live music and refreshments. “Home Town” is based in Laurel, MI, and the Napiers are known for the renovation of their own home in Laurel’s historical district. They are making the appearance to introduce their new Laurel Mercantile Home Collection and their solid wood collection, Scotsman American Co. Heirloom. Belfort Furniture is the exclusive area retailer to feature their collections that are made in Virginia in partnership with Vaughan Bassett Furniture. The collections reflect the Napier’s personal styles and furthers their mission to revitalize smalltown America by manufacturing the furniture in the U.S. A limited number of their books will be available through Belfort Furniture. For a $20 donation, you can reserve your copy to be autographed at the event at belfortfurniture. com/grandopening. All book proceeds will be donated to Loudoun Habit for Humanity. “This event marks our 32nd anniversary celebration and we’re excited to host Erin and Ben as they launch their latest collections in our brand-new showroom,” said Belfort CEO Michael Huber. “The Napiers show us what beautiful things can happen when the community comes together.” He noted that many customers seek out American-made furniture. Belfort Furniture is located at 22250 Shaw Road in Dulles.

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United Adds Florida Routes United Airlines will add two daily

Waltonwood Celebrates First Anniversary Waltonwood Ashburn is celebrating its first anniversary this month, with a special open house planned April 25. Located at 44141 Russell Branch Parkway, the complex has 114 independent living apartments, 72 assisted living apartments and 27 memory care apartments. During the open house, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., the public is invited to tour the community, enjoy refreshments and meet area individuals, businesses and organizations that work with residents. To RSVP for the event, call 571-9184854. Over the past year, the senior living community hosted various educational events, facilitated philanthropic projects (including a food-pantry drive and a bingo fundraiser for the Alzheimer’s Association) and delivered homemade meals to local firefighters to show their appreciation.

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Looking for a Few Good Loudoun Fellows Are you spiritually hungry? Do you want to LIVE your Christian faith in a more challenging and effective way? Are you ready for more study, so that you can deepen your relationship with Christ and further the work of God’s kingdom on earth? Then you are invited to join the Fellows Program, a year-long discipleship program from the CS Lewis Institute – Loudoun County, designed for those men and women who are ready to be intentional about spiritual growth and God’s work. The Fellows Program’s lifechanging opportunity is The Fellows Program designed to be dramatically works! A survey of our spiritually transformative. Fellows found that 76% It runs for one academic would be willing to lead year (September – June), a discipleship group with summer readings in their home; 100% beforehand, and a retreat experienced an increase in September to formally in their involvement in initiate the year. Each ministry to their family month examines a different and community; 88% inbiblical theme, with an creased their involvement overall focus on spiritual in workplace ministry; formation, apologetics, and 84% said the program had “transformed evangelism and our or significantly impacted call to serve others. A their life.” combination of dynamic teachers and writers, experienced mentors, effective small groups and active engagement with Scripture produces mature believers who can articulate, defend and joyfully live out their Christian faith in every aspect of their life. It is a true feast for hungry souls seeking “more.” Please prayerfully consider joining us for this exciting next step in your journey with Christ. We will be accepting Loudoun County applications through May 15, 2019. Cost of the Program -- due to generous support of the program, there is no tuition cost to the Program. Each Fellow is only responsible for their books, materials and the cost of the retreat. For more information about the CS Lewis Institute and the Fellows Program, please go to www.cslewisinstitute.org or contact Tim Bradley at t.bradley@cslewisinstitute.org.

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The Windy Hill Foundation and Flatiron Partners are celebrating the formal opening of Heronview Apartments, an affordable housing development located in the Kincora project near the Rt. 28/Rt. 7 interchange. The joint-partnership provided 96 units of affordable one- to three-bedroom garden-style and townhouse floorplans. “We are very excited to add another 96 units of affordable housing to Loudoun County,” stated Windy Hill Executive Director Bob Dale. “Heronview will be an important asset for the county by providing quality, sustainable, affordable housing in such a centralized location.” Heronview Apartments is the first residential building in the Kincora development “and has acted as a catalyst to generate new economic activity to Loudoun County,” stated Hollis Fitch, Flatiron Partner’s Managing Principal. “Heronview demonstrates that affordable housing can be both high quality and a changing force for positive economic growth.” GEM Management has opened a leasing office at 21335 Signal Hill Plaza. Potential renters may call 571-926-8440 for application information.

nonstop flights from Dulles Airport to Fort Myers, FL, and Sarasota, FL, beginning Oct. 27. United has added more than a dozen new domestic routes from Dulles during the past 15 months. With the addition of the new routes, United Airlines will operate up to 266 daily departures to 118 nonstop destinations from Dulles in 2019. Dulles Airport last year saw passenger activity increase by more than 5 percent.

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Dirt Farm Prepped for Good Friday Fish Fry Dirt Farm Brewing will hold a Good Friday Fish Fry from 5-8 p.m. Friday, April 19. Residents are invited to the brewery to enjoy the final no-meat Friday of Lent with beer-battered whiting fish, handcut fries, coleslaw and bread from the Kitchen Workshop. The Crooked Angels, an Americana and country music band, will also perform from 5:30-8:30 p.m. For more information on the dining event, visit dirtfarmbrewing.com or call 540-554-2337.

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The Loudoun Freedom Center could take over efforts to restore Middleburg’s 190-year-old Asbury United Methodist Church, which has been vacant more than two decades.

Loudoun Freedom Center Proposes Preservation of Asbury Church BY PATRICK SZABO Abandoned for more than two decades, Middleburg’s 190-year-old Asbury Church could soon be revitalized by an organization working to preserve and highlight the history of Loudoun’s black community. Pastor Michelle Thomas, the founder and CEO of the Loudoun Freedom Center, presented the Middleburg Town Council last Thursday with a proposal for the center to restore and preserve the 2,660-square-foot church along North Jay Street and set up the Loudoun Freedom Center African American Museum at Middleburg there. Thomas said restoration could cost up to $700,000 and take 18-24

months to complete. She proposed that the town, which took ownership of the property in 2014 and has worked to stabilize the building, could transfer ownership to the center as a deed of gift, just as the Toll Brothers did with the Belmont Slave Cemetery in November 2017. Thomas, who also is president of the Loudoun Chapter of the NAACP, proposed that the center could use the Asbury Church, which has sat vacant since the late 1990s, for multiple purposes—an African American museum, a place of worship that could accommodate the town and visitors staying at Salamander Resort, a wedding venue and a multi-use community center that could be rented out.

She said museum visitors could have DNA sampling conducted that could match them with other community groups and relatives, both black and white, in Loudoun who they’ve never known. “People are very much concerned and wanting to get to know who they’re connected with and their genealogy in Loudoun County,” she said. Thomas also noted that the Asbury property could become a part of the center’s Journey to Freedom Heritage Trail—a countywide network of historic trails that tells the story of the African American community’s survival and resiliency throughout the centuASBURY CHURCH >> 27

Middleburg, VDOT to Improve Rt. 50/Zulla Road Intersection BY PATRICK SZABO The Rt. 50/Zulla Road intersection has been creating dangerous situations for years, but it should get a little safer this year thanks to a deal between the Town of Middleburg and VDOT. The Town Council last Thursday voted unanimously to partner with VDOT to install lighted “Do Not Enter” signs to deter drivers turning west from Zulla Road from accidentally entering Rt. 50’s eastbound lanes in the path of oncoming traffic. VDOT will spend $40,000 to install the signs, while the town will spend up to $2,500 to cover electricity connection costs and $30-$40 per month on the electricity bill. Safety at the intersection, which sits a half-mile west of the town limits, has been a concern for decades, as many drivers on Zulla Road wanting to head west have mistakenly turned left into

oncoming traffic thinking that Rt. 50 is a two-lane road. Rt. 50 is a four-lane divided highway in that area, requiring those heading west from Zulla Road to cross through a 100-foot-wide median, which is often surrounded by overgrown grass that hides the westbound lanes. Drivers have also sometimes blindly followed directions from their GPS systems, which tell them to turn left onto Rt. 50 but don’t indicate the highway is divided. The situation is even more dangerous because drivers headed east on Rt. 50 can’t see the intersection until they crest a hill 800 feet west. The new “Do Not Enter” signs will be lit up 24/7. They will replace the two unlit signs of the same warning and will accompany the four eastward-pointing arrows along the Rt. 50 asphalt and RT. 50/ZULA >> 26

Hamilton Park to Get New Train Play Structure The Hamilton Community Park, located at 31 W. Colonial Highway, will be closed from Monday-Friday, April 22-26 for maintenance and the installation of a new train. The work follows a $75,000 project that wrapped up in March 2018 and replaced the park’s 10-year-old wooden centerpiece with one made of plastic-coated metal, re-mulched the entire complex and removed the old train play structure. For more information, call the town office at 540-338-2811.

HILLSBORO 868 Open for Easter Dining 868 Estate Vineyards’ Grandale Vintner’s Table will be open for lunch this Easter Sunday, April 21. The winery’s restaurant will be open from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. and serve up a three-course prix fixe menu of farm-to-table dishes that include starters like smashed crabcake and mesclun salad, main dishes like a 6-ounce filet mignon and lamb T-bones and dessert including chocolate torte and cheesecake. Guests are invited to indulge in the $42-per-person meal before heading over to the tasting room to relax with a glass of wine. For more information, or to see a menu, go to 868estatevineyards.com.

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VDOT will install lighted “Do Not Enter” signs along Rt. 50 to deter drivers from turning off Zulla Road into oncoming traffic.

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Salamander Resort to Host Easter Dining Salamander Resort will host two forms of Easter meals Sunday, April 21. The resort’s Harrimans Virginia Piedmont Grill will be open from 3-8 p.m. and will hold a family-style dinner featuring springtime favorites. The cost is $92 per person and $45 for children. The resort will also host a grand buffet in the ballroom with the Easter Bunny

ROUND HILL Round Hill to Cut Water Rates, Increase Sewer Rates The Round Hill Town Council this month adopted an updated water rate study that recommends new rates beginning July 1. If the council adopts the recommended rates as part of the Fiscal Year 2020 budget next month, in-town water rates would decrease by 16.1 percent from $8.30 to $6.96 per 1,000 gallons, while sewer rates would increase by 8.6 percent from $9.61 to $10.44 per 1,000 gallons. Out-of-town rates could be adjusted by the same percentages. Availability fees could also be adjusted by an average increase of 5.4 percent. The study recommends future increases to be made at 3 percent annually until a new study is performed. Mayor Scott Ramsey said the town found that its financial reserves were “more than healthy” during the study, which allowed for the recommendation of reduced rates. “It is a testament to the efficiency and frugality of our utility staff, as well as sound planning by prior Town Councils and administrators,” he said.

Round Hill Methodist to Pack 500,000th Meal Round Hill United Methodist Church will pack more than 20,000 meals to distribute to those in need at its social hall beginning at 8 a.m. Saturday, April 27. The meal packing comes as part of the church’s partnership with Rise Against Hunger, a relief organization that distributes food and aid internationally. The church is asking for monetary donations and volunteer help. According to a statement from the church, a $34 donation feeds 100 people and $100 feeds 300. The cost for all 20,000 meals is $7,000. It will take 80 people to pack the meals in one day. If all goes well, the church will pack its 500,000th meal ever, which is halfway to its 2030 goal of one million. To learn more, go to roundhillumc. org.

Fire Department to Sell Easter Flowers The Round Hill Volunteer Fire Department will be selling Easter Flowers on Friday and Saturday, April 19-20 at the firehouse located at 4 Main Street. The sale on Friday will begin at 9 a.m. and end at 6 p.m. On Saturday, it will begin at 8 a.m. and go until all flowers are sold out. According to the town website, “a wide variety of flowers, plants and prices will be available.” Proceeds will benefit the volunteer fire department. For more information, call the town at 540-338-7878.

LOVETTSVILLE Ruritans to Host Annual Easter Egg Hunt The Lovettsville-Waterford Ruritans will host the 2019 Eggstravaganza on the Town Green this Saturday, April 20. Children are invited to make it out to this year’s egg hunt, which will feature about 7,000 eggs stuffed with candy and prizes. They’ll also have the chance to take photos with the Easter Bunny, color pictures and participate in many more family-friendly activities. For more information, go to lwruritans.com.

Council Approves $222K for MayFest, Oktoberfest The Lovettsville Town Council last week voted unanimously to approve the budgets for the MayFest and Oktoberfest Committees. The council approved a $25,000 budget for MayFest, which will allow the committee to pay for up to $10,000 in on-site work like tent setup, $2,000 for publicity, $2,645 on beer, $4,000 on entertainment and another few thousand on miscellaneous line items. It also approved a $197,400 budget for Oktoberfest, which will give the committee the ability to pay for nearly $70,000 in on-site expenses. That $222,400 will be pulled from the General Fund in the town’s Fiscal Year 2020 Budget.

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wood Park just north of town. Gates to will open at 10 a.m., with stick pony races at 11:30 a.m. and the first post time at 1 p.m. Event organizers expect thousands of attendees to show up to enjoy seven steeplechase horse races on the Alfred Hunt Steeplechase Course that was built with inspiration from fences at New Zealand and French race meets. There will be $190,000 in purse money on the line. The Temple Gwathmey, a $75,000 graded stakes hurdle originally run in Pennsylvania and later in Belmont, N.Y., will be the most anticipated race of the day. Equestrians and all others are invited to Virginia’s oldest steeplechase event, with general admission tickets costing $25, reserved enclosure tickets costing anywhere from $75-$800 and picnic parking tickets costing anywhere from $275-$1,500. Children ages 12 and under get in free. For more information on the event, go to middleburgspringraces.com.

in attendance and a make-your-ownkeepsake designing station. The cost is $98 per person and $45 for children. For more information, go to salamanderresort.com.

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Middleburg Considers Proposal to Install Electric Vehicle Charging Stations BY PATRICK SZABO After centuries of catering to the equestrian community, the Town of Middleburg might soon accommodate the ever-growing community of environmentally-conscious car drivers. The Town Council last week discussed a proposal to partner with ChargePoint to bring an electric vehicle charging station with two carcharging ports to the town’s public parking lot off Liberty Street. That deal could see the town lease the charging station for five years for $1,200 annually, with installation costing the town up to $7,000. Lynne Kaye, the town’s sustainability consultant, said the initiative would be fitting for Middleburg because the only electric vehicle charging station in the town is a Tesla-only charger at Salamander Resort and because there will be a “significant increase in the number of electric vehicles on the road over the next 5-10 years.” ChargePoint would also provide the town with 24/7 support, make repairs to the charging station as needed, provide a hotline to answer any questions electric vehicle drivers might have and wirelessly download software upgrades directly to the station. “The support that ChargePoint gives to customers who want to come out to Middleburg is really exemplary, it’s what we’re looking for,” said Councilman Peter Leonard-Morgan, the council liaison for the Go Green Committee. Electric vehicle drivers would also

be able to download the ChargePoint app to see where the charging station is located and reserve a time to charge up while visiting the town. Leonard-Morgan said the town could charge $1 per hour for drivers to charge their cars. With the charging station potentially using about 7.2kW of electricity per hour, the town might spend about 39 cents per hour to feed electricity to each charging port. That means that if the town decides to charge for the service, it could recoup 61 cents per hour per charger. If both charging ports are used for eight hours every day for the next five years, the town could pull in $17,812, which would provide it with a net gain of $4,812 on the initiative. While Leonard-Morgan noted that ChargePoint informed the town’s Go Green Committee that the national average of revenue generated from operating a similar charging station is $2,500, Kaye said it would be unlikely to pull in that much each year. When Councilman Philip Miller expressed concern that the type of charger the town would lease could be obsolete before the five-year lease is up, Leonard-Morgan said the town would express that concern in its ongoing talks with ChargePoint. Leonard-Morgan said the Go Green Committee was initially considering doing business with EVgo Services, the nation’s largest operator of public electric vehicle fast-charging stations with more than 1,000 stations in 34 states, but recommended ChargePoint

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upon learning that the price would be cut in half. The Go Green Committee will continue conversations with ChargePoint and bring an update to the Town Council at the next meeting on April 25. Leonard-Morgan said that if the council approves the partnership, the chargers could be installed by summer.

the “Divided Highway” sign on Zulla Road that informs drivers that Rt. 50 is not a single-lane highway—safety improvements VDOT has installed in the past few years. Sunil Taori, VDOT Loudoun’s assistant transportation and land use director, said that, while the signage and arrows have worked during daylight hours, VDOT agreed to look into solutions to address concerns related to wrong turns at night. He said the existing “Do Not Enter” signs are reflective, but headlights need to be pointed at them to illuminate the warning—meaning it is too late to alert drivers of their error. Middleburg Police Chief A.J. Panebianco said he is confident the lighted signs will help. “We believe that that’s going to be the best that we’re going to get to make that as safe as we can be,” he said. Panebianco said that while there have been a couple near-misses at the intersection, the stage is set for a bad wreck to happen. “It’s only a matter of time,” he said. According to Kraig Troxell, the county sheriff ’s office’s media relations and communications manager, there were only two wrecks at the Rt. 50/ Zulla Road intersection between May and December 2018, neither of which involved drivers turning into oncoming traffic. There have yet to be any wrecks at the intersection this year.

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Easter Egg Hunts at Leesburg Animal Park Saturday, April 20 and Sunday, April 21, 10 a.m., doors open

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Leesburg Animal Park, 19270 James Monroe Highway, Leesburg Details: leesburganimalpark.com Meet the Easter Bunny and hunt for thousands of toy and candyfilled eggs, pet all kinds of animals and meet baby goats and bunnies. Advance tickets are required, and cost is $15 per child. Check out the website for a schedule by age groups.

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Ashley Snow (center) stars as Nellie Forbush in Main Street Theater’s “South Pacific.”

Loudoun’s Spring Theater Scene in Full Bloom BY JAN MERCKER Loudoun’s community theater scene is increasingly sophisticated, with more choices for audiences than ever. This spring’s landscape offers a mix of musicals and plays—whether you’re looking for a Broadway classic, contemporary girl power or something in between.

GOOSE CREEK PLAYERS: “Pride and Prejudice” Goose Creek Players director Michael Goshorn launched his new company last year with a small-scale production of “Miracle on 34th Street,” and the troupe steps things up this spring with a production of “Pride and Prejudice” at Franklin Park Arts Center. Goshorn thinks he’s found just the right adaptation of Jane Austen’s beloved novel featuring the fabulous Bennet sisters as they negotiate love

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Autumn Anderson and Christian Rodgers star as Elizabeth and Darcy in Goose Creek Players production of “Pride and Prejudice.”

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Easter at Morven Park Saturday, April 20, 10 a.m.-noon Morven Park, 17195 Southern Planter Lane, Leesburg Details: morvenpark.org

and society in 19th century England. “I needed something that was popular and yet not done a lot,” Goshorn said. “This show is a perfect mix of both comedy and drama … and it can’t hurt that there are so many Austen fans out there.” Goshorn, who starred as Henry Higgins in Pickwick Players 2016 production of “My Fair Lady” and has directed and performed in other community theater productions, thinks Loudoun’s increasingly sophisticated audience is ready for non-musical plays. “I realized that there were so many talented people around me who may not be singers,” he said. “I started thinking we really need something around here to do more shows like this. There’s a need here.” “Pride and Prejudice” stars Autumn Anderson as Elizabeth Bennet, reprisSPRING THEATER >> 32

Sterling Fencer Wins Silver at National Championships Fifteen-year-old Michaela Joyce kicked off her 2019-2020 USA Fencing season with a silver medal at the Division 1 National Championship, held every year for high school-aged and older athletes. The field included Olympians, world champions and top NCAA fencers. After securing a fifth place seeding out of the preliminary round with six out of six possible victories, Joyce went on to fence Isis Washington of New York, NY on the finals stage at the Salt Lake City Convention Center in Salt Lake City, UT. “I had to push myself to stay focused on my actions and keep a clear mind,” Joyce said. “It was all worth it to look

at my father’s face of excitement after winning the quarter final bout by one touché.” Michaela trains at the Cardinal Fencing Academy in Sterling. “This result proves that if you have the desire, family support and stick to the program, you can achieve anything ahead of schedule,” said Cardinal head coach and founder Ilya Lobanenkov. Epee fencing is an Olympic and NCAA combat sport where the athlete’s actions are registered on an electronic scoring machine. Epee is a point weapon, where the goal is to hit first anywhere on the body. More at cardinalfencingacademy. com.

Celebrate spring in the historic Morven Park gardens with games, crafts, egg hunts and an egg roll down the Davis mansion lawn. Meet rabbits from the 4-H Leaps and Squeaks Rabbit Club. Bring a basket and a large spoon. Admission is $10 for children 2 to 12 and $5 for adults. Advance registration is required.

Lovettsville Eggstravaganza Saturday, April 20, 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Lovettsville Town Green, 11 Spring Farm Lane, Lovettsville Details: facebook.com/lwruritans The Lovettsville Waterford Ruritans host this annual day of fun with egg hunts for children 3 to 12 and an egg toss contest for folks 13 and up along with games, food, raffles and other activities. Event is free and open to the public. Entry fee for the egg toss is $5 per team.

Easter Egg-stravaganza Hunt and Brunch Sunday, April 21, 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. seatings West Belmont Place at the National, 18980 Upper Belmont Place, Lansdowne Details: westbelmontplace.com Bring your Easter basket for a hunt featuring 3,000 eggs filled with prizes and candy and enjoy a festive brunch for all ages. Tickets are $55 for adults and youth 13 and over, $25 for children 3 to 12 and free for children 2 and under. Advance reservations are required.

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Fifteen-year-old fencer Michaela Joyce competes at the Division 1 National Championship in Salt Lake City, UT.

Hillsborough Wine and Beer Pairing Dinner Thursday, April 25, 7-10 p.m.

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Comedy Night at Old Ox Saturday, April 20, 7-9 p.m.

NIGHTLIFE Live Music: The Ten Band Pearl Jam Tribute

Kick off Hillsboro’s upcoming garden festival with a dinner offering wine and beer pairings with five culinary treats catered by Parallel Wine and Whiskey Bar paired with Hillsborough Vineyards’ wine or craft beer and interactive discussion with the winemaker and brewmaster. Tickets are $90 per person, $80 for Gardens in the Gap ticket holders and wine club members.

Friday, April 19, 7 p.m. Tally Ho Theater, 19 W. Market St., Leesburg Details: tallyhotheater.com This top tribute to the grunge superstars takes you back to the 90s with look and sound. Tickets are $15 in advance.

Details: oldoxbrewery.com It’s lagers and laughs at Old Ox with nationally noted comedians Keith Bender and Lucas Bohn. Bender is a Chicago native known for his physical style and creative voices while Bohn is high energy with an edge. Tickets are $25. Advance purchase is recommended.

Details: monksq.com

Friday, April 19 and Saturday, April 20, 7:30 p.m.

Can folk rock be earthy and edgy? At the hands of this duo, it can. They return to Monk’s for an evening of great tunes.

Franklin Park Arts Center, 36441 Blueridge View Lane, Purcellville

Live Music: Shut It Down

Details: franklinparkartscenter.org

Friday, April 19, 9 p.m.

The latest from The Goose Creek Players retells the classic Jane Austen tale of the Bennet sisters navigating romance and society in 19th Century England. Tickets are $15. Performances also run April 2628.

Spanky’s Shenanigans, 538 E. Market St., Leesburg

Lucketts Bluegrass: Michael Cleveland and Flamekeeper

Details: spankyspub.com Shut It Down always draws a crowd at their favorite venue, with covers from the Beatles to Black Sabbath.

Live Music: Cat Janice

Saturday, April 20, 7 p.m.

Saturday, April 20, 5:30-9:30 p.m.

Lucketts Community Center, 42361 Lucketts Road, Lucketts

MacDowell Brew Kitchen, 202 South St. SE, Leesburg

Details: luckettsbluegrass.org

Details: macdowellsbrewkitchen.com

One of the top fiddlers in bluegrass, Cleveland’s energetic shows thrill audiences around the country and bring the Lucketts crowd to its feet every year.

Cat Janice’s DC-based indie rock/ alternative group channels Bishop Biggs, Lady Gaga and a hint of Amy Winehouse to create a lively, driving sound. No cover.

Friday, April 19, 6-8 p.m. Middleburg Community Center, 300 W. Washington St., Middleburg Enjoy an evening of free music from The Band-Changed, light bites by the Locke Store and drinks from the Middleburg Lions Club.

Monk’s BBQ, 251 N. 21st St., Purcellville

‘Pride and Prejudice’

Middleburg Concert on the Steps

Details: middleburgcommunitycenter.com

Live Music: Mercy Creek Friday, April 19, 8 p.m.

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Middleburg Spring Races Saturday, April 20, 10 a.m., gates open, 1 p.m., races begin Courtesy of Morven Park

Live Music: Fireside Collective Saturday, April 20, 8-11 p.m. B Chord Brewing Company, 34266 Williams Gap Road, Round Hill Details: bchordbrewing.com The Asheville, NC-based quintet engages audiences with their energetic live show built on instrumental proficiency, colorful harmonies and innovative musical arrangements. Tickets are $7 in advance, $10 at the door.

Suburban Salsa at Dragon Hops Saturday, April 20, 8 p.m.-1 a.m. Dragon Hops Brewing, 130 E. Main St., Purcellville Details: facebook.com/suburbansalsa

36800 Glenwood Park Lane, Middleburg Details: middleburgspringraces.com The third Saturday in April is a muchanticipated rite of spring as thousands of race fans gather at Glenwood Park for Virginia’s oldest steeplechase. General admission is $25 per person, free for children 12 and under.

Oatlands High Tea Saturday, April 20, 3-5 p.m. Oatlands Historic House and Gardens, 20850 Oatlands Plantation Lane, Leesburg Details: oatlands.org This unique event offers visitors a chance to enjoy high tea in the Oatlands mansion drawing room with sweet and savory

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Old Ox Brewery, 44652 Guilford Drive, Ashburn

The Latin Dance Tour comes to Purcellville with a free evening of dance. The night starts at 8 p.m. with a lesson from local instructor Adam King, followed by four hours of open dance with DJ Willie playing salsa, bachata, merengue and beyond.

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Wine Kitchen Plans Parking Garage Rooftop Dinner for Charity BY RENSS GREENE

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On May 20, fine dining in Leesburg will go where it has never gone before—and parking should be pretty close, too. Wine Kitchen manager Charles Schech has plans for a sunset dinner on the top deck of the Town of Leesburg’s parking garage Monday, May 20. The $150-a-plate tickets get guests a night of fine dining from Wine Kitchen, wines from Walsh Family Wine, food from Tuscarora Mill, Cocina on Market and King Street Oyster Bar, tastings from Catoctin Creek Distillery, dessert from Mom’s Apple Pie, music by Ted Garber—and an experience unlike any that has been had before in Leesburg. In addition to dinner atop one of the tallest structures in Leesburg, guests will have a meal prepared by Wine Kitchen’s renowned Chef Tim Rowley. “We don’t buy food from Sysco, so it’s an all farm-to-table event,” Schech said. “So all the beef and chicken and everything is coming from local farmers. After the reception, all the guests get to sit down and have a threecourse dinner.” Rowley has a menu worked out, assuming everything comes into season when expected—his all-local, allfresh menus are highly dependent on what’s in season for area farmers. But by the end of May, he said, plenty of spring dishes should be in season— like a marinated quinoa salad, roasted strawberries, pickled ramps and radishes, a beet and citrus salad, grilled asparagus and baby carrots, rhubarb, green tomatoes, grilled flank steak and smoked chicken. “The biggest thing was keeping everything seasonal, because that’s what we’re known for,” Rowley said. “And we want to a make sure that anything we put our names to fits that mindset of using local ingredients, using the best local ingredients, and kind of just showcasing that.” The top floor of the parking garage

05/24/19 DOORS: 7:00PM

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Wine Kitchen manager Charles Schech and Chef Tim Rowley plan to host a dinner like none before it on the roof of the Town of Leesburg parking garage Monday, May 20, with proceeds benefiting Mobile Hope.

organizations at its headquarters in Leesburg and through the Mobile Hope bus. Mobile Hope’s Crisis Care program focuses on the needs of 18 to 24-year-olds who are precariously housed, helping them with basic needs, housing solutions, extensive care management and life skills. The event will also benefit from the charity of local businesses—Leesburg florist Petals & Hedges is providing flowers at a fraction of its normal cost, all the food is donated or provided at cost, and the serving staff is all volunteer. As for the kitchen staff, Rowley is paying them out of the restaurant’s budget. On top of that, guests walk away with a gift bag including a $50 set of wine glasses from Ashburn-based Fortessa Tableware Solutions, which also operates Sterling Restaurant Supply at One Loudoun. “Fortessa Tableware Solutions is proud to sponsor Dinner on the Rooftop,” stated co-founder and CEO Scott Hamberger. “As a Loudoun County-based company, supporting local initiatives is core to who we are.” Because of the unusual nature of the event, the Town of Leesburg’s staff asked the Leesburg Town Council to vote on the event permit. The council unanimously approved the project. “It will be a precedent of what we can do,” said Vice Mayor Marty Martinez, adding if it works out well, it can be done again. Tickets, which are selling out quickly, are available at walshfamilywine. com. rgreene@loudounnow.com

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will be closed all day that day, with the first people showing up close to 5 in the morning to get ready for dinner. Hosting a dinner on top of a parking garage turned out to a be a logistical challenge—especially for getting big pieces like an 80-foot tent or weighted barrels to hold it down on top of the garage, which has a posted clearance of six feet, six inches. Large trucks cannot fit under its ceilings or navigate its winding ramps. The tent alone will involve a feat of inventiveness by a Charlottesville company, Commonwealth Event Company, which Schech said will follow the larger trucks carrying the tent with smaller trucks that will be modified to carry the pieces of the tent up to the top of the parking garage. Another company that fills pools has agreed to run a hose up the side of the parking garage to fill the four dozen 55-gallon water barrels that will make sure the tent doesn’t blow away in the wind. Schech has a long résumé of planning banquets at the Salamander Resort and Spa or for Hilton, but even for him, planning the evening was ambitious. “I almost gave up a couple times, but people kept telling me how great of an idea it was and not to give up,” Schech said. At first, he envisioned closing King Street between Market Street and Loudoun Street in the heart of Leesburg and setting up a long table for 200 people, with every restaurant in town invited to serve food and drinks. That proved infeasible, but a few days after that idea was ruled out, Schech was getting out of work after midnight—not uncommon for people in the restaurant business—and went to his car parked on the roof when “something sparked.” All of the evening’s proceeds will benefit Mobile Hope Loudoun, which provides low-income families with daily essentials such as food, clothes, hygiene products, school supplies, books, toys and referrals to other

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Spring theater << FROM 28 ing her role at Riverside High School last fall, and newcomer Christian Rodgers as Mr. Darcy. “It’s been fun watching each one of the actors find their character,” Goshorn said. Goose Creek Players’ production of “Pride and Prejudice” runs Friday, April 19, Saturday, April 20, Friday, April 26 and Saturday, April 27 at 7:30 p.m., with 2 p.m. matinees Saturday, April 27 and Sunday, April 28 at Franklin Park Arts Center, 36441 Blueridge View Lane, Purcellville. Tickets are $15. For more information, go to goosecreekplayers.com.

STERLING PLAYMAKERS: “Steel Magnolias” One of Loudoun’s longest running companies, Sterling Playmakers, takes on the 1987 comedy-drama “Steel Magnolias.” Unlike the popular 1989 movie, the play features an all-female cast and is set entirely in a Louisiana beauty salon. The play features the familiar characters—wisecracking Truvy, her assistant Annelle, prickly Ouiser and eccentric Miss Clairee—along with community favorites M’Lynn and her daughter Shelby, offering everything from funny repartee to thoughtful soul searching and musings on mortality. The Playmakers routinely have a packed season, with up to five shows each year and offer both musicals and

straight plays. “We like to provide a mixture to appeal to a variety of audiences and actors as well and really get the chance to explore different types of theater, both musicals and plays,” said marketing director Robyn Stafford. “We want the seasons to be well-balanced.” And while director Jim Collinson is a man, part of his vision was to feature an all-female crew along with the six-woman cast. “I think having this as an all woman show is kind of part of its appeal. From an actor perspective but also just from a story perspective,” Stafford said. “It’s a very girl-power/women-power type of production but from a different perspective than you might usually see. One of the wonderful things about ‘Steel Magnolias’ is it shows the strength and power of women, just normal women in their everyday lives.” Sterling Playmakers “Steel Magnolias” runs April 26 through 28 and May 3 through 5, with 7:30 p.m. shows Fridays and Saturdays and 2 p.m. matinees both Sundays. Performances take place at Seneca Ridge Middle School, 98 Seneca Ridge Drive, Sterling, and tickets are $13.

MAIN STREET THEATER: “South Pacific” On the heels of its very contemporary production of “Shrek: The Musical” last fall, Main Street Theater does a 180 spin with Rodgers and Hammerstein’s classic “South Pacific” in honor of the show’s 70th anniversary. Now in its seventh season, Main Street has developed a solid pool of

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actors, allowing the company to take risks with ambitious productions, founder and artistic director Karlah Louis said. Main Street’s pattern has been putting on something “light and frothy” in the fall and tackling a more challenging show in the spring, like last year’s ambitious and successful production of “Into the Woods,” which, like “South Pacific,” requires what Louis calls “legit Broadway voices.” “In order to perform these particular ones, you really need a level of talent that can do justice to the material.” Louis said. “Rodgers and Hammerstein [shows] are some of the most difficult. They have a certain style of singing that people don’t write anymore.” The 1949 Broadway classic tells the story of American Navy nurse Nellie Forbush who is stationed on an island in the South Pacific during World War II and falls in love with French plantation owner Emile de Becque. The show stars Steve Cairns as Emile and Ashley Snow as Nellie. The actors also played Shrek and Princess Fiona last fall, and while Louis and co-director Ann Cirillo didn’t initially have them in mind for the roles, they couldn’t overlook the pair’s chemistry. “It’s usually a puzzle,” Louis sad. “A lot of times what happens is you’re looking for the best fit of people who go together. They were the best fit.” The show is romantic and charming with beloved songs but also intense with its direct confrontation of racism in the 1940s. Nellie initially rejects Emile’s children because their late mother was Polynesian while the parallel romance between young Marine

officer Joseph Cable and a young Asian woman Liat is derailed because of his fear of social repercussions. “We have tackled it head on,” Louis said. “We discussed it with our cast. We wanted to make sure our cast was true to how it was written. … Rodgers and Hammerstein wrote this show about this very subject because they wanted it put in America’s face. They wanted that uncomfortable feeling to have discussion” “South Pacific” runs May 3 through 5 and May 10 through 12 at Franklin Park Arts Center with performances at 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and matinees at 2 p.m. Sundays. Tickets are $20 for adults, $15 for children, students and seniors. For tickets and information, go to mainstreettheaterproductions.org.

PICKWICK PLAYERS: “Anne of Green Gables” Musical theater specialists The Pickwick Players had planned to do “The Sound of Music” this spring, but director Michele Reynolds found out just as they were going into auditions that her company couldn’t get the rights to the show and was left scrambling to find another musical with plenty of roles for children. Thanks to her daughter, who also works in the performing arts, Reynolds came up with “Anne of Green Gables” a long-running Canadian musical based on the classic L.M. Montgomery novel. And while the book has legions of fans, the musical is much less well known to SPRING THEATER >> 33


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American audiences. “People know the story, but they don’t know the musical,” Reynolds said. Reynolds went into the production unfamiliar with the musical score herself but has since been completely charmed. The role of Anne double cast with local teens Bethany Folks and Alyssa Van Landingham starring as Anne. Pickwick’s Marilla Cuthbert, Beth Schultz, recently moved from Canada and is the cast’s resident expert

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on the show which is considered a Canadian classic. “At first I was kind of skeptical but the more we get into it, the more we love it,” Reynolds said. “It’s a very big ensemble show and its wonderful energy and the humor in with wonderful energy and humor.” “Anne of Green Gables” runs Friday May 17 and May 24 at 7:30 p.m. and Saturdays May 18 and May 25 at 1 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. at Farmwell Station Middle School, 44281 Gloucester Parkway, Ashburn. Tickets are $15 for adults, $12 for children and seniors. For tickets and information, go to thepickwickplayers.com.


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[ THINGS TO DO ] << FROM 29 dishes and tasty teas. Cost is $100 per person. Advance reservations are required.

Cars at Bars April Meet Saturday, April 20, 2-5 p.m.

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The Loudoun Kitchen and Bar, 510 E Market St., Leesburg Details: facebook.com/carsatbars Check out cool cars or bring your own car, truck or jeep while enjoying food and drink specials. Bring a non-perishable food donation for Loudoun Hunger Relief.

COMING UP Leesburg Flower and Garden Festival Saturday, April 27, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. and Sunday, April 28, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Downtown Leesburg Details: flowerandgarden.org The 29th annual festival features plant vendors galore, crafts, children’s activities, live music, food vendors and a beer garden. Suggested donation is $3 per person.

Gardens in the Gap Friday, April 26 and Saturday, April 27 Hillsboro Old Stone School The two-day festival features an artisan fair Friday and Saturday, a talk from Andrea Wulf, author of “Founding Gardeners,” Friday evening, Southern teas at nearby Birch Hollow Farm Saturday and tours of stunning local gardens. Go to oldstoneschool.org for a full schedule and ticket prices.

Farmland << FROM 1 els in soil, for a small farm at an affordable price. Without enough farmland in Loudoun, he said, local companies that support farms can’t find enough business to stay open. Companies farther away in West Virginia, Maryland and the Shenandoah Valley either don’t think it’s worth their time or charge too much to travel that far. “That’s sort of the canary in the coal mine,” Van Vlack said. “You start losing the acreage, and then all of the stuff that is necessary for the viability of any farm becomes harder to do, because you don’t have economies of scale.” From 2002 to 2007, the county saw 13.5 percent of its farmland go away. Van Vlack said the slower loss from 2007 to 2012 may be attributable to the real estate market crash and recession of 2008, causing farmland to be “artificially protected” as development ground to a halt. “In that period, we also took away funding for the [Purchase of Development Rights] program, and so the actual structural things that would have led more land to be protected for succeeding generations of farmers were removed,” Van Vlack said. “We were just sort of artificially protected by a national real estate crash.” The agriculture census comes about as the Board of Supervisors enters the final stage of writing the county’s new comprehensive plan. The latest draft of the plan, from the county Planning Commission, does not include Farm Bureau-supported conservation programs

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The Dragon Hops Brewing hops yard, which fuels beer production for Dragon Hops Brewery in Purcellville.

intended to protect farmland such as Purchase of Development Rights or Transfer of Development Rights. The Planning Commission removed a county-funded Purchase of Development Rights program that is in the county’s current plan, but has been unfunded since a newly elected Board of Supervisors in 2004 took dramatic steps to reverse much of the previous board’s work in conservation. That program would allow supervisors to use county tax money to purchase and retire development rights on rural lands, permanently protecting them from development. In February, Republican supervisors shot down a proposal to explore restarting that program. County supervisors have been split over a Transfer of Development Rights program, which would set up a market-

place for private landowners to buy development rights from farmland to apply to their own property elsewhere. That is still under consideration. “This report couldn’t have come out at a better time as far as telling us, we can do things well here, but unless we change trajectory, all the things we sort of pay lip service to that are the good things we enjoy about the county, but we haven’t really done concrete things to protect, are going to go away,” Van Vlack said. “And people are going to say, ‘wait a second, I liked the fact that I could buy local produce, and go to wineries, and go to equine events. Why did that go away?’ And it’ll be because we didn’t put in concrete steps.” rgreene@loudounnow.com

Legal Notices NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TOWN OF ROUND HILL, VIRGINIA Proposed Budget for the Fiscal Year July 1, 2019 - June 30, 2020 Pursuant to Section 15.2-2506 and Section 58.1-3007 of the Code of Virginia, the Town of Round Hill, Virginia gives notice of its proposed budget for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2019 and ending June 30, 2020, A public hearing on the proposed budget and tax rates will be held by the Town Council on Thursday, May 2, 2019 at 7:30 PM in the Round Hill Town Office located at 23 Main Street. At this hearing, all persons desiring to express their views concerning matters will be heard. A regular Council meeting will commence immediately following the Public Hearing. Copies of the detailed budget are available for inspection and copying at the Round Hill Town Office, Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM, (holidays excluded). If this public hearing is postponed, it will be scheduled for Thursday, May 16, 2019 at 7:30 PM at the same location. The following is a brief synopsis of the budget:

4/18/19 & 4/25/19

REVENUES Year Ending Year Ending 6/30/19 6/30/20 Appropriated Proposed General Fund Local Revenues 727,126 Intergovernmental Revenue 34,113 Total General Fund Operating Revenues 761,239

758,391 34,113 792,504

Grants & Fees Reserve Funds Total General Fund CIP Revenues

1,356,188 1,002,074 2,358,262

Total General Fund Revenues

EXPENDITURES Year Ending Year Ending 6/30/19 6/30/20 Appropriated Proposed General Fund General Operating Grants Transfer to Reserve Total General Fund Operating Expenditures

713,124 26,000 22,115 761,239

720,077 26,000 46,427 792,504

2,037,327 916,130 2,953,457

Capital Projects Total General Fund CIP Expenditures

2,358,262 2,358,262

2,953,457 2,953,457

3,119,501

3,745,961

Total General Fund Expenditures

3,119,501

3,745,961

Utility Fund Water Operations Wastewater Operations Other Revenues Total Utility Fund Operating Revenue

1,002,122 1,092,324 5,000 2,099,446

850,260 1,196,246 15,000 2,061,506

Utility Fund Water Operations Wastewater Operations Utility Operations Transfer to Reserve Total Utility Fund Operating Expenditures

394,010 703,278 891,521 110,638 2,099,446

455,347 701,199 861,291 43,669 2,061,506

Tap Fees VRA Loan Reserve Reserve Funds Total Utility Fund CIP Revenue

976,078 23,602 713,482 1,713,162

990,000 0 491,011 1,481,011

Debt Retirement VRA Projects Capital Projects Total Utility Fund CIP Expenditures

504,869 0 1,208,293 1,713,162

509,918 0 971,093 1,481,011

Total Utility Fund Revenues

3,812,608

3,542,517 Total Utility Fund Expenditures

3,812,608

3,542,517

TOTAL BUDGET 6,932,109

7,288,478

TOTAL BUDGET 6,932,109

7,288,478


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TOWN OF ROUNDHILL, VIRGINIA Approved Tax Rates, Fees and Charges for Fiscal Year 2020 July 1, 2019 - June 30, 2020 TOWN OF ROUND HILL PROPOSED REAL AND PERSONAL PROPERTY TAX RATES WITH AUTHORIZING CODE SECTIONS Tax Year 2020 Proposed $0.161 per $100 of assessed value

(equalized rate)

(equalized rate)

Tax Year 2019 Appropriated $1.15 per $100 of assessed value

Personal Property (authorized by Virginia Code §58.1-3500, 15.2-3203)

Tax Year 2020 Proposed $1.15 per $100 of assessed value (no change)

PROPOSED 2019 - 2020 TAX RATES Description Business License (authorized by Virginia Code §58.1-3703, 15.2-2503) Cigarette Tax (authorized by Virginia Code §58.1-3840, 15.2-2503)

Year Ending 6/30/19 Appropriated Rates per category/ value of gross receipts

Year Ending 6/30/20 Proposed Rates per category/ value of gross receipts

$0.30 per pack (no change)

(no change) $0.40 per pack (increase $0.10 per pack)

Description

Year Ending 6/30/19 Appropriated $25.00 Automobiles $15.00 Motorcycle

Motor Vehicle License (authorized by Virginia Code §46.2-752, 15.2-2503)

Year Ending 6/30/20 Proposed $25.00 Automobiles $15.00 Motorcycle (no change)

Zoning Fees (authorized by Virginia Code §15.2-2286) Bed & Breakfast Permit Short Term Rental Permit Annual Apartment Renewal Application Late Fee

$300.00 $50.00 $25.00 New Fees (100% increase)

TOWN OF ROUND PROPOSED 2019 - 2020 UTILITY RATES AND FEES Year Ending 6/30/19 Appropriated

Year Ending 6/30/20 Proposed

Year Ending 6/30/19 Appropriated

Water User Rate

Sewer User Rate

In Town $8.30 per 1000 gallons $6.96 per 1000 gallons Out of Town $12.45 per 1000 gallons $10.44 per 1000 gallons (authorized by Virginia Code Min Ch - $16.60 (2000 gals) Min Ch - $13.92 (2000 gals) §15.2-2111, 15.2-2119 15.2-2143) (3% increase) (16.1% decrease) Water Availability Fee Rate based on meter size Rate based on meter size (authorized by Virginia Code Min Size 3/4” - $8,197.23 Min Size 3/4” - $8,900 §15.2-2111, 15.2-2119 15.2-2143) Out of Town Rate is Out of Town Rate is 150% of above rate 150% of above rate (3% increase) (8.6% increase) Tenant Water Deposit Fee In Town Water - $ 81 In Town Water - $ 81 (authorized by Virginia Code Out Town Water - $142 Out Town Water - $142 §15.2-2119) (no change) (no change) Water/Sewer Extension Fee Water Extension - $250 Water Extension - $250 (authorized by Virginia Code Sewer Extension - $500 Sewer Extension - $500 §15.2-2111, 15.2-2119, 15.2-2143) (no change) (no change)

In Town Out of Town (authorized by Virginia Code §15.2-2111, 15.2-2119 15.2-2143) Sewer Availability Fee (authorized by Virginia Code §15.2-2111, 15.2-2119 15.2-2143)

Tenant Sewer Deposit Fee (authorized by Virginia Code §15.2-2119) Availability Fee for Consent Decree (Consent Decree, Paragraph 14)

$9.61 per 1000 gallons $14.43 per 1000 gallons Min Ch - $19.22 (2000 gals)

$10.44 per 1000 gallons $15.66 per 1000 gallons Min Ch - $20.88 (2000 gals)

(3% increase) Rate based on meter size Min Size 3/4” - $12,676.23

(8.6% increase) Rate based on meter size Min Size 3/4” - $13,100.00

Out of Town Rate is 150% of above rate (3% increase) In Town Sewer - $123 Out Town Sewer - $206

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Legal Notices PUBLIC HEARING The LOUDOUN COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION will hold a public hearing in the Board of Supervisors’ Meeting Room on the first floor of the County Government Center, 1 Harrison Street, S.E., Leesburg, Virginia, on Tuesday, April 23, 2019, at 6:00 p.m. to consider the following:

DOAM-2018-0002 PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE CODIFIED ORDINANCES AND FACILITIES STANDARDS MANUAL (Development Ordinance Amendment)

Pursuant to Virginia Code §§15.2-2204 and 15.2-2253, Chapter 1602 of the Codified Ordinances of Loudoun County, and a Resolution of Intent to Amend and an Agreement for Traffic Signal Preemption for Emergency Purposes both adopted by the Board of Supervisors (“Board”) on March 5, 2019, notice is hereby given of proposed amendments to the Loudoun County Facilities Standards Manual (FSM) in order to establish new, and revise, clarify, and/or delete existing, regulations and definitions, in regard to Emergency Vehicle Preemption, Fire Apparatus Access Roads, the Standard Curb and Gutter Individual Driveway Entrance Figure, and Latent Defect Indemnification Agreements and bonds. The general purpose of the proposed amendments is to establish standards for the installation of Emergency Vehicle Preemption on traffic signals for the safe passage of emergency vehicles and to improve emergency response times, revise standards pertaining to Fire Apparatus Access Roads to be consistent with the Loudoun County Fire Prevention Code, revise the Standard Curb and Gutter Individual Driveway Entrance Figure to be consistent with Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) requirements, and revise Latent Defect Indemnification Agreement and performance bond requirements to streamline the bonding process. These amendments will propose revisions to Chapters 4 and 8 of the FSM and such other Chapters, Sections, Subsections, and provisions of the FSM as necessary to fully implement and maintain consistency with the foregoing amendments, or as otherwise necessary to correct typographical errors, section and subsection numbering, and formatting within, update internal cross-references to, and further clarify the requirements of, the above-mentioned Chapters, Sections, Subsections, and provisions of the FSM. The proposed text amendments include, without limitation, the following:

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Description of proposed amendments to FSM Chapter 4, Transportation: • Amendments to Chapter 4 to establish new cross-references to Section 4.810, Fire Apparatus Access Road Requirements. • Amendments to Section 4.200, Transportation Planning, to clarify existing and establish new requirements in regard to the number of access points for Planned Development Housing Districts of eighty (80) or more dwelling units served by Fire Apparatus Access Roads. • Amendments to Section 4.310, General Design Requirements, to clarify existing maximum street length requirements for roads ending in culs-de-sac or turn-arounds; establish new requirements for culs-de-sac or turn-arounds for Fire Apparatus Access Roads in regard to geometry (minimum cul-de-sac radius), minimum turning radius for landscaped islands within culs-de-sac, and minimum number of points of access; and delete existing requirements in regard to emergency vehicle access easement and travelway width, slope, and design vehicle (the requirements being deleted are being revised and relocated to Section 4.810, Fire Apparatus Access Road Requirements). • Amendments to Section 4.330, Private Roadway Standards, to establish that all private roadways (Category A, Category B, and Category C roadways) deemed to be Fire Apparatus Access Roads shall comply with Fire Apparatus Access Road Requirements, and revise existing travelway widths for Category B Roadways that are not deemed to be Fire Apparatus Access Roads. • Amendments to Section 4.400, Parking Geometric Standards, to establish that parking lot travelway aisles deemed to be Fire Apparatus Access Roads shall comply with Fire Apparatus Access Road Requirements, and revise the existing minimum width of travelway aisles adjacent to buildings and major site accessways that are not deemed to be Fire Apparatus Access Roads. • Amendments to Section 4.800 to retitle this Section as Fire Apparatus Access Roads and Signs. • Amendments to Section 4.810, Fire Apparatus Access Road Requirements, to clarify that this section is intended to supplement and not replace the separate requirements of the Loudoun County Fire Prevention Code, how conflicts with other regulations, ordinances, codes, or laws will be addressed, and the authority of the Fire Marshal to administer the requirements of this Section; revise the existing definition for “Fire Apparatus Access Road” and establish a new definition for “Aerial Fire Apparatus Access Road”; establish new, and/or revise and clarify existing, Fire Apparatus Access Road and Aerial Fire Apparatus Access Road standards and Figures in regard to minimum specifications (unobstructed width and vertical clearance, location, positioning, and proximity in regard to buildings and overhead utility and power lines); Fire Apparatus Access Roads designated as accessways for emergency vehicles (easement width and typical section); on-street parking; load bearing capacity; number of access points; provision of turn arounds; geometric standards (minimum turning radii and grade/slope); fire lane identification (signage and pavement painting); gates and barriers; and preemption systems for new traffic signals and modifications to existing signalized intersections.

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Description of proposed amendments to FSM Section 8.106, Construction Plans and Profiles (CPAP): • Amendments to establish new requirements to depict Fire Apparatus Access Roads and Signs on Construction Plans and Profiles. Description of proposed amendments to FSM Section 8.107, Site Plans (STPL) and Rural Economy Site Plans (REST): • Amendments to establish new requirements to depict Fire Apparatus Access Roads and Signs on Site Plans. Description of proposed amendments to FSM Section 8.305, Bond Procedures and Requirements: • Amendments to establish a new requirement for performance agreements and bonds to guarantee against latent defects and deficiencies for construction of physical improvements not maintained by the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT). • Amendments to the requirements for performance agreement and bond release to establish new requirements and a new process for the reduction of certain performance bonds to the Latent Defect Indemnification Agreement (LDIA) bond amount, and clarify existing requirements for the letter of acceptance by entities responsible for maintaining physical improvements requiring private maintenance. • Amendments to the requirements for LDIAs and associated bonds to clarify existing requirements for the type of private physical improvements to be guaranteed by the LDIA agreement and bond, establish a new definition for “physical improvements,” clarify existing requirements for the commencement date of the LDIA and bond following written approval of physical improvements, establish new authority for the Director or designee to extend the 30-day period for repairs to physical improvements guaranteed by the LDIA and bond, and establish new

requirements for the calculation of different LDIA bond amounts if the original Performance Agreement does or does not include physical improvements maintained by VDOT. The public purposes of these amendments are to achieve the purposes listed in Sections 15.22200 and 15.2-2240 of the Code of Virginia and to assure the orderly subdivision of land and its development.

SIDP-2018-0003 FARMWELL HUNT SIGN PLAN (Sign Development Plan)

Gerard Glynn James, of Ashburn, Virginia, has submitted an application for a Sign Development Plan to request alternative sign regulations for permitted signs, in order to increase the maximum height of three proposed PD-H Entrance Signs. The subject properties are being developed pursuant to ZMAP-1988-0027, Ashburn Center, located in the PDH-4 (Planned Development – Housing 4) zoning district under the Revised 1993 Zoning Ordinance. This application is subject to the Revised 1993 Zoning Ordinance, and pursuant to Section 5-1202(E) alternative sign regulations for permitted signs may be requested with the submission of a Sign Development Plan. The subject properties are approximately 6.5 acres in size and are located on the north and south side of Faulkner Parkway (Route 640) between Ashburn Road (Route 641) and Hemingway Drive (Route 2090) and located in the south west corner of the intersection of Michener Drive (Route 2058) and Ashburn Village Boulevard (Route 2020) in the Ashburn Election District. The subject property is more particularly described as follows: PIN

PROPERTY ADDRESS

087-18-0397

N/A

088-45-8052

N/A

119-40-9577

N/A

The area is governed by the policies of the Revised General Plan (Suburban Policy Area (Ashburn Community)) which designate this area for Residential uses at a recommended density of 1.0 to 4.0 dwelling units per acre.

SPEX-2018-0007 PRESTON KENNEL (Special Exception)

Preston Kennel LLC, of Vienna, Virginia, has submitted an application to permit a Kennel in the AR-1 (Agricultural Rural-1) zoning district. The application is subject to the Revised 1993 Zoning Ordinance, and the proposed use is listed as a Special Exception use under Section 2-102. The subject property is approximately 7.67 acres in size and is located on the east side of Gleedsville Road (Route 650) north of Gallorette Place and south of Gap Road (Route 651), at 20688 Gleedsville Road, Leesburg, Virginia, in the Catoctin Election District. The subject property is more particularly described as PIN: 316-29-6400. The area is governed by the policies of the Revised General Plan (Rural Policy Area, Route 15 South Subarea), which designate this area for Rural Economy uses and Residential development at a density of 1 dwelling unit per 20 acres.

ZCPA-2018-0006 & SPEX-2018-0017 PROJECT SAMUEL

(Zoning Concept Plan Amendment & Special Exception) Ashburn Acquisition Co., LLC, of Overland Park, Kansas, has submitted applications for the following: 1) To amend the concept development plan and proffers approved with ZMAP-19900015, Loudoun Parkway Center, in order to develop data center uses; and 2) A Special Exception to permit an increase to the maximum Floor Area Ratio (FAR) from 0.6 to 1.0. The subject property is located within the AI (Airport Impact) Overlay District, within the Ldn 65 or higher, and between the Ldn 60-65, aircraft noise contours. These applications are subject to the Revised 1993 Zoning Ordinance and the proposed increase in the maximum FAR is permitted by Special Exception under Section 4-306. The subject property is approximately 27.62 acres in size and is located in the southeast quadrant of the Loudoun County Parkway (Route 607) and Shellhorn Road (Route 643) interchange, in the Broad Run Election District. The subject property is more particularly described as PIN: 090-48-5422. The area is governed by the policies of the Revised General Plan (Suburban Policy Area (Ashburn Community)), which designate this area for Keynote Employment uses at a recommended FAR of up to 1.0.

ZMOD-2017-0017 & ZMOD-2017-0018 KINCORA SIGNS (Zoning Ordinance Modifications)

NA Dulles Real Estate Investor LLC., of East Setauket, New York, has submitted applications for the following: 1) To modify the applicable provisions of Section 5-1204 of the Revised 1993 Zoning Ordinance in order to implement a Comprehensive Sign Package that proposes changes to the total aggregate sign area, maximum number of signs, maximum area of any one sign, ground mounted background structure, illumination permitted, minimum setback from right-of-way, sign type permitted, maximum height, and additional requirements for an approximately 326 acre portion of the subject property located in the PD-MUB (Planned Development – Mixed Use Business) zoning district under the Revised 1993 Zoning Ordinance; and 2) To modify the applicable provisions of Section 523 of the 1972 Zoning Ordinance to implement a Comprehensive Sign Package pursuant to Section 700.2 of the 1972 Zoning Ordinance which proposes changes to the total aggregate sign area, maximum number of signs, maximum area of any one sign, illumination permitted, minimum setback from right-of-way, sign type permitted, and additional requirements for an approximately 51 acre portion of the subject property located in the PD-IP (Planned Development–Industrial Park) zoning district under the 1972 Zoning Ordinance. The subject property is being developed pursuant to ZMAP-2008-0021, Kincora Village Center, ZCPA-2012-0014, CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE


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PROPERTY ADDRESS

041-19-4573

21391 Pacific Boulevard, Sterling, Virginia

040-19-3991

N/A

040-18-1263

20725 Wood Quay Drive, Sterling Virginia

040-28-4405

45122 Admiral Drive, Sterling, Virginia

040-18-4569

45161 Admiral Drive, Sterling, Virginia

040-18-4528

20768 Wood Quay Drive, Sterling, Virginia

040-18-7369

45170 Kincora Drive, Sterling, Virginia

040-18-3514

N/A

040-19-0276

N/A

042-49-5252

N/A

042-29-6582

21350 Pacific Boulevard, Sterling, Virginia

The area is governed by the policies of the Revised General Plan (Suburban Policy Area (Sterling Community) and Route 28 Corridor Plan), the Countywide Retail Plan, the 2010 Countywide Transportation Plan, and the Bicycle and Pedestrian Mobility Master Plan which designate this area for Route 28 Core uses and Route 28 Business uses at a Floor Area Ratio (FAR) of 0.60 to 1.0, and a portion of the property for Mixed-Use Office Center Development at an FAR of 1.0 to 1.5. Unless otherwise noted above, full and complete copies of the above-referenced amendments, applications, ordinances and/or plans, and related documents may be examined in the Loudoun County Department of Building and Development, County Government Center, 1 Harrison Street, S.E., 2nd Floor, Leesburg, Virginia, from 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday or call 703-777-0220, or electronically at www.loudoun.gov/lola. This link also provides an additional opportunity for public input on active applications. Additionally, documents may be viewed and downloaded electronically the week before the hearing at www.loudoun.gov/pc. For further information, contact the Department of Planning and Zoning at 703-777-0246. Citizens are encouraged to call in advance to sign up to speak at the public hearing. If you wish to sign up in advance of the hearing, please call the Department of Planning and Zoning at 703777-0246 prior to 12:00 PM on the day of the public hearing. Speakers may also sign up at the hearing. Written comments are welcomed at any time and may be sent to the Loudoun County Planning Commission, 1 Harrison Street, S.E., 3rd Floor, MSC #62, Leesburg, Virginia 20175, or by e-mail to loudounpc@loudoun.gov. If written comments are presented at the hearing, please provide ten (10) copies for distribution to the Commission and the Clerk’s records. All members of the public will be heard as to their views pertinent to these matters. Any individual representing and/or proposing to be the sole speaker on behalf of a citizen’s organization or civic association is encouraged to contact the Department of Planning and Zoning prior to the date of the public hearing if special arrangements for additional speaking time and/or audio-visual equipment will be requested. Such an organization representative will be allotted 6 minutes to speak, and the Chairman may grant additional time if the request is made prior to the date of the hearing and the need for additional time is reasonably justified. Citizens are encouraged to call the Department of Planning and Zoning on the day of the public hearing to confirm that an item is on the agenda, or, the most current agenda may be viewed on the Planning Commission’s website at www.loudoun.gov/pc. In the event that the second Thursday is a holiday or the meeting may not be held due to inclement weather or other conditions that make it hazardous for members to attend, the meeting will be moved to the third Tuesday of the month. In the event that Tuesday is a holiday or the Tuesday meeting may not be held due to inclement weather or other conditions that make it hazardous for members to attend, the meeting will be held on the following Thursday. The meeting will be held at a place determined by the Chairman. Hearing assistance is available for meetings in the Board of Supervisors’ Meeting Room. FM Assistive Listening System is available at the meetings at all other locations. If you require any type of reasonable accommodation as a result of a physical, sensory or mental disability to participate in this meeting, contact the Department of Planning and Zoning at 703-777-0246. Please provide three days’ notice. BY ORDER OF: FRED JENNINGS, CHAIRMAN LOUDOUN COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION 04/04/19, 04/11/19, & 041819

The LOUDOUN COUNTY BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS will hold a public hearing in the BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MEETING ROOM, County Government Center, 1 Harrison Street, S.E., Leesburg, Virginia, on Thursday, April 25, 2019 at 6:00 p.m. to consider the following:

APPL-2019-0005 - Jimenez Dog Training Pedro L. Jimenez, Jr., of Sterling, Virginia, has submitted an application for an appeal of the January 22, 2019, Zoning Administrator determination, ZCOR-2018-0127 which found that: 1) the location of the Loudoun County Floodplain Overlay District (FOD) on the subject property did not change with the approval of ZMAP-2016-0021, Floodplain Overlay District Remapping; 2) informal gatherings of family and friends to train dogs is not considered an accessory use to the residential dwelling use of the subject property and, therefore, is not in conformance with the Zoning Ordinance; 3) a non-profit dog training club meeting on the subject property is not permitted in the FOD (Major Floodplain) as active recreation, but could be permitted in the FOD (Major Floodplain) as a Special Event; and 4) certain activities of the non-profit dog training club could occur within the residence(s) located on the subject property as a home occupation provided that such activities are limited to less than 5 dogs and there is no visible evidence that such activities are being conducted on the subject property. The subject property is zoned CR-1 (Countryside Residential-1) under the Revised 1993 Zoning Ordinance, and is also located partially within the FOD (Floodplain Overlay District). The subject property comprises 2 abutting parcels that total approximately 3.57 acres in size and is located on the east side of Cedar Drive (Route 821), and north of Thomas Avenue (Route 792), at 58 and 60 Cedar Drive, Sterling, Virginia, in the Sterling Election District. The subject property is more particularly described as PIN: 013-20-4537 and PIN: 013-20-4751. Full and complete copies of the above-referenced application(s) and related documents may be examined in the Loudoun County Department of Planning and Zoning, County Government Center, 1 Harrison Street, S.E., 3rd Floor, Leesburg, Virginia, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, or call (703) 777-0246. All members of the public will be heard as to their views pertinent to these matters. If any member of the public requires a reasonable accommodation for any type of disability in order to participate in a public meeting, please contact the Office of the County Administrator at 703-777-0200/TTY-711. At least one business day of advance notice is requested; some accommodations may require more than one day of notice. Nan M. Joseph Forbes, Chairman 04/11/19 &04/18/19

TOWN OF LEESBURG NOTICE OF TOWN COUNCIL PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER SPECIAL EXCEPTION APPLICATION TLSE-2018-0009, VERIZON WIRELESS POWER MOUNT FACILITY Pursuant to Sections 15.2-1427, 15.2-2204, 15.2-2205 and 15.2-2285 of the Code of Virginia, 1950, as amended, the Leesburg Town Council will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, April 23, 2019 at 7:00 p.m. in the Town Council Chambers, 25 West Market Street, Leesburg, Virginia 20176, to consider Special Exception application TLSE-2018-0009, Verizon Wireless Power Mount Facility. The subject property is situated in VDOT right-of-way at the East Market Street and Leesburg Bypass interchange. This portion of the right-of-way is zoned B-3 – Community Retail/Commercial with H-2 Historic Corridor Architectural Control Overlay District, and is not a parcel further described by Loudoun County Parcel Identification Numbers (PIN). Special Exception Application TLSE-2018-0009 is a request by MasTec Network Solutions for Cellco Partnership dba Verizon Wireless for a Special Exception to allow the installation of a Power Mount Facility (cellular telecommunications antenna array with ground-mounted power equipment compound) on the existing Dominion Energy electric transmission line tower within the VDOT right-of-way at the East Market Street and Leesburg Bypass interchange. Additional information and copies of this application are available at the Department of Planning and Zoning located on the second floor of the Leesburg Town Hall, 25 West Market Street, Leesburg, Virginia 20176 during normal business hours (Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.), or by contacting Christopher Murphy, Senior Planning Project Manager at 703-7377009 or cmurphy@leesburgva.gov. At this hearing, all persons desiring to express their views concerning this matter will be heard. Persons requiring special accommodations at the meeting should contact the Clerk of Council at (703) 771-2733 three days in advance of the meeting. For TTY/TDD service, use the Virginia Relay Center by dialing 711. 04/11/19 & 04/18/19

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Kincora Village Center, and SPEX-2008-0054, Kincora Village – Office/Recreational Complex, located partially in the PD-MUB (Planned Development – Mixed Use Business) zoning district under the Revised 1993 Zoning Ordinance, and PD-IP (Planned Development–Industrial Park) zoning district under the 1972 Zoning Ordinance. These applications are governed by 1) The Revised 1993 Zoning Ordinance, and modifications to the sign regulations applicable to a Planned Development District, zoning district, is authorized by Section 6-1511(B)(6) and is reviewed in accordance with Section 5-1202(D); and 2) The 1972 Zoning Ordinance. The subject property is located within the Route 28 Taxing District and is also located partially within the FOD (Floodplain Overlay District) and partially within the AI (Airport Impact) Overlay District, outside of but within one (1) mile of the Ldn 60 aircraft noise contours. The subject property is approximately 378 acres in size and is located in the southwest quadrant of the Harry Byrd Highway (Route 7) and Sully Road (Route 28) interchange, in the Broad Run Election District. The subject property is more particularly described as follows:

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Legal Notices NOTICE OF ABANDONED BICYCLES Notice is hereby given that the bicycles described below were found and delivered to the Office of the Sheriff of Loudoun County; if the owners of the listed bicycles are not identified within sixty (60) days following the final publication of this notice, the individuals who found said bicycles shall be entitled to them if he/she desires. All unclaimed bicycles will be handled according to Chapter 228.04 of the Codified Ordinances of Loudoun County.

Description

Case Number

Recovery Date

Silver Huffy Mountain Bicycle

SO190002419

2/6/19

Black Mongoose Camrock 24 Mountain Bicycle with spray paint on bike

SO190002824

2/12/19

Purple/pink/white Dynacraft BSC Inc. Magna girl’s 20 inch bicycle

SO190003773

2/27/19

Cromwell Rd/ Vandercastel Rd, Sterling

571-258-3497

1/26/2019

Fanshwa Sq/Redstone Ter, Ashburn

571-258-3497

White/green Huffy Cranbrook bicycle, serial #SNHTC16M98778

SO190001721

Recovery Location Loudoun County PY, Chantilly Belmont Ridge Rd/ Promenade Dr., Ashburn

Phone Number 571-258-3497 571-258-3497

04/18/19 & 04/25/19

NOTICE OF IMPOUNDMENT OF ABANDONED VEHICLES

This notice shall also advise the owner of record of his or her right to contest the determination by the Sheriff that the motor vehicle was “abandoned”, as provided in Chapter 630.08 of the Loudoun County Ordinance, by requesting a hearing before the County Administrator in writing. Such written request for a hearing must be made within 15 days of the notice. YEAR MAKE MODEL

VIN

2001 2004

WBABN33421JW59930 ALS TOWING JA3J26E64U021268 ASHBURN TOWING

STORAGE

PHONE#

Note: Objections to the issuance of this license must be submitted to ABC no later than 30 days from the publishing date of the first of two required newspaper legal notices. Objections should be registered at www.abc.virginia.gov or 800-552-3200.

The Middleburg Town Council will hold a public hearing beginning at 6:00 p.m. Thursday, April 25, 2019 to hear public comments on the following: Comprehensive Plan Amendment 18-01 Privately filed request of P. Daniel Orlich for amendments to the Town of Middleburg, Virginia Comprehensive Plan 2005 (revised August 2007). The request entails a number of elements, including: 1.

Proposing the Land Use section of the Plan to be amended to add an action suggesting the Zoning Ordinance in turn be amended to include a specific definition for “Independent Living.”

2.

Proposing the Land Use section of the Plan to be amended to add an action suggesting the Zoning Ordinance in turn be amended to add Independent Living as a Special Exception Use in the Agricultural Conservancy District. The language would further require the use to be located on a parcel with a min. size of 15 acres and with frontage on Washington St. Density, setbacks and other “developmental details” would be determined in the special exception process (not by specific standards set forth in the Zoning Ordinance).

3.

Proposing deletion of existing language in the Land Use section of the Plan pertaining to limitation on units in assisted living, independent living apartments and universal design cottages.

NOTICE OF IMPOUNDMENT OF ABANDONED VEHICLES This notice is to inform the owner and any person having a security interest in their right to reclaim the motor vehicle herein described within 15 days after the date of storage charges resulting from placing the vehicle in custody, and the failure of the owner or persons having security interests to exercise their right to reclaim the vehicle within the time provided shall be deemed a waiver by the owner, and all persons having security interests of all right, title and interest in the vehicle, and consent to the sale of the abandoned motor vehicle at a public auction. This notice shall also advise the owner of record of his or her right to contest the determination by the Sheriff that the motor vehicle was “abandoned”, as provided in Chapter 630.08 of the Loudoun County Ordinance, by requesting a hearing before the County Administrator in writing. Such written request for a hearing must be made within 15 days of the notice. VIN

STORAGE

PHONE# 703-435-888

1997

NISSAN MAXIMA

JN1CA21D9VT804877

ALS TOWING

2008

YAMAHA

JYAVP22E98A006483

DOUBLE D TOWING 703-777-7300

2011

FORD

F150

1FTFW1ET6BFA82348

DOUBLE D TOWING 703-777-7300

2003

FORD

F450

1FDXE45F63HA40377

ROAD RUNNER TOW 703-450-7555

04/18/19 & 04/25/19

LOUDOUN COUNTY WILL BE ACCEPTING SEALED COMPETITIVE BIDS FOR: RENOVATION TO THE 3RD FLOOR LOUDOUN COUNTY GOVERNMENT CENTER IFB (RFQ) No. 79774, until prior to 4:00 p.m., local “Atomic Time”, May 23, 2019. A Pre-Bid Conference will be held on May 1, 2019 at 1:30 p.m. in the Procurement Conference Room on the 4th Floor of the Government Center, 1 Harrison Street SE, Leesburg Virginia 20175 for clarification of any questions on the drawings, specifications and site conditions.

WOODCARPET®, IFB (RFQ) No. 76774, until prior to 4:00 p.m., local “Atomic Time”, May 13, 2019.

Solicitation forms are available by downloading them from the website at www.loudoun.gov/ procurement at no cost. Solicitation forms may also be picked up at the Division of Procurement at 1 Harrison Street, 4th Floor, Leesburg, Virginia 20175 between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. weekdays or call (703) 777-0403. WHEN CALLING, PLEASE LET US KNOW IF YOU NEED ANY REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION FOR ANY TYPE OF DISABILITY IN ORDER TO PARTICIPATE IN THIS PROCUREMENT 04/18/19

Kevin Bednarz, Director

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE MIDDLEBURG TOWN COUNCIL

703-435-8888 703-585-8770

04/11/19 & 04/18/19

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The above establishment is applying to the VIRGINIA AlCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL (ABC) AUTHORITY for a Mixed Beverage Caterer Limited license to sell or manufacture alcoholic beverages.

04/18/19 & 04/25/19

This notice is to inform the owner and any person having a security interest in their right to reclaim the motor vehicle herein described within 15 days after the date of storage charges resulting from placing the vehicle in custody, and the failure of the owner or persons having security interests to exercise their right to reclaim the vehicle within the time provided shall be deemed a waiver by the owner, and all persons having security interests of all right, title and interest in the vehicle, and consent to the sale of the abandoned motor vehicle at a public auction.

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ABC LICENSE The Purcellville Pub Corporation, trading as The Purcellville Pub, 745 E. Main St., Purcellville, Leesburg, VA 20132-3178

The request was forwarded to the Town Council by the Planning Commission with a recommendation for disapproval. The hearing will take place at the Town Office, 10 W. Marshall Street, Middleburg, Virginia; full and complete copies of the application documents may be reviewed there from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, holidays excepted. Questions may be directed to the Deputy Town Administrator at (540) 687-5152 or by email at wmoore@middleburgva.gov The Town of Middleburg strives to make its hearings accessible to all. Please advise of accommodations the Town can make to help you participate in the hearing. 04/11/19 & 04/18/19

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The Lovettsville Town Council will hold a public hearing on the following item at their meeting at 7:30 pm on April 25, 2019 at the Lovettsville Town Office located at 6 East Pennsylvania Avenue: LVRZ 2019-0001 Application for a Zoning Map Amendment (Rezoning) for Antique Store at 3 South Berlin Pike Consideration of an application for a zoning map amendment (i.e. rezoning) filed by Fred and Ann George to rezone their property located at 3 South Berlin Pike from R-1 Residential District to C-1 Community Commercial District in the Town of Lovettsville. The property is more particularly described as Parcel Identification Number 369-10-5826. The application proposes to rezone the property for the purposes of establishing an antique store.

ATTENTION LOUDOUN COUNTY COMMERCIAL PROPERTY OWNERS INCOME AND EXPENSE SURVEYS DUE MAY 31 To facilitate the establishment of accurate real estate assessments for tax year 2020, as authorized by Virginia Code § 58.1-3294, I am requesting that owners of income-producing real estate provide a calendar year 2018 certified statement of income and expenses. This information, which shall be kept confidential in accordance with Virginia Code § 58.1-3, will be utilized to determine fair market values for tax assessment purposes. The survey forms are available online at www.loudoun.gov/income-expense and should be returned to my office by email or regular mail by May 31, 2019. Commercial property owners are encouraged to review and verify our record of property characteristics online at www.loudoun.gov/parceldatabase to assist us in ensuring fair and equitable property valuations. For information or filing assistance, please visit www.loudoun.gov/cor or contact my office at commercialre@loudoun.gov or 703-777-0260. You may also stop by my offices weekdays, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM. Robert S. Wertz, Jr. Commissioner of the Revenue Loudoun County

The proposed zoning amendment is available for review at the Town Office between the hours of 8:30 am and 4:30 pm during weekdays or by special appointment, holidays excepted. Call (540) 822-5788 for more information or contact Joshua Bateman, Zoning Administrator at jbateman@lovettsvilleva. gov. In the event the meeting is postponed, the public hearing will be convened on the next regularly-scheduled meeting at the same time and place.

Government Center Office 1 Harrison St. SE, 1st Floor, Leesburg Loudoun Tech Center Office 21641 Ridgetop Circle, Ste 100, Sterling MAILING ADDRESS: PO Box 8000, Leesburg, VA 20177-9804 Phone: 703-777-0260

04/11/19 & 04/18/19

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04/18/19 & 05/16/18

COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA VA. CODE § § 1-211.1; 8.01-316, -317, 20-104

Case No.:

CL 120229

Loudoun County Circuit Court 18 East Market St., Leesburg, VA 20176 Zulaikha Rezaie /v. Ali Madad The object of this suit is to: Divorce & Custody. It is ORDERED that Ali Madad appear at the above-named Court and protect his/her interests on or before July 12, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. 04/04/19, 04/11/19, 04/18/19, 04/25/19

2 or by

advise ORDER OF PUBLICATION

COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA VA. CODE § § 1-211.1; 8.01-316, -317, 20-104

Case No.:

CL 120152

Loudoun County Circuit Court 18 East Market St., Leesburg, VA 20176 Yolanda Robinson /v. Shawn Jordan Robinson The object of this suit is to: Finalize the divorce. It is ORDERED that Shawn Jordan Robinson appear at the above-named Court and protect his/ her interests on or before June 7, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. 04/04/19, 04/11/19, 04/18/19, 04/25/19

TOWN OF LEESBURG NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER ACQUISITION BY CONDEMNATION AND TO AUTHORIZE PAYMENT OF JUST COMPENSATION FOR REAL PROPERTY LOCATED IN THE TOWN OF LEESBURG, LOUDOUN COUNTY, VIRGINIA, FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONSTRUCTION OF THE TUSCARORA CREEK FLOOD MITIGATION AND TUSCORARA CREEK RESTORATION – TMDL PROJECTS PERMANENT SURFACE DRAINAGE AND STORM SEWER EASEMENTS ON AND ACROSS REAL PROPERTY, PIN 232-40-3897-000, TAX MAP # /48/K/2/////J/ AND PIN 232-40-4981-000, TAX MAP #/48///////144/ The LEESBURG TOWN COUNCIL will hold a public hearing on TUESDAY, APRIL 23, 2019, at 7:30 p.m., in the Council Chambers at Town Hall, 25 West Market Street, Leesburg, Virginia, 20176, to consider the following Resolution: A Resolution to authorize acquisition by condemnation of permanent easements on and across real property for the public purpose of construction of the Tuscarora Creek Flood Mitigation and Tuscarora Creek Restoration – TMDL Projects; to enter upon the area encompassed by the permanent easements; to begin and continue construction before the conclusion of condemnation proceedings pursuant to Virginia Code Sections 15.2-1901 through 15.2-1904 and Chapter 3 of Title 25.1 (Sections 25.1-300 et seq.); and to further authorize payment of just compensation to the following property owner: Permanent surface drainage and storm sewer easements on and across real property, PIN 232-40-3897-000, tax map # /48/K/2/////J/ and PIN 232-40-4981-000, tax map # /48///////144/. A copy of the proposed Resolution and additional information is available from the Town Clerk, Leesburg Town Hall, 25 West Market Street, Leesburg, Virginia, 20176 during normal business hours (Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.), or by contacting Eileen Boeing, Clerk of Council at 703-731-2733. At this hearing, all persons desiring to express their views concerning these matters will be heard. Persons requiring special accommodations should contact the Clerk of Council at 703771-2733, three days in advance of the meeting. For TTY/TDD service, use the Virginia Relay Center by dialing 711. 04/11/2019 & 04/18/2019

John Harold Hasle 1948-2019 John Harold Hasle, age 70, passed away on Thursday, March 14, after a long illness. Born on April 10, 1948, in Washington, DC, to Harold and Mary Katherine (Thacker) Hasle, John grew up in Arlington and Alexandria where he graduated from Mt Vernon High School. He was a life-long resident of Northern Virginia, gradually migrating west to the Round Hill area of Loudoun County. In the 1960s and 1970s he mainly worked as a distributor for the Washington Post, eventually branching out to start his own business, Reston Trash Service, which he owned and operated for nearly 40 years until illness dictated his retirement. Never one to shy away from hard work, John drove the routes every day, making a special effort to know special needs of his customers and promoting their involvement in recycling, for which his company received special recognition from Fairfax County over many consecutive years. He is survived by his sister Mary Katherine Tompkins (Curtis) of Newark, DE, his nephews Robert Tompkins (Elena) of Washington, DC, and Joseph Tompkins (Kelly Hall-) of New York City, his niece Rebecca Tompkins Philips (Chris) of Highland Heights, OH, three great nieces, one great nephew, and special friend Vernetta Hamilton. The family extends sincere thanks to the heart-lung transplant team at Fairfax INOVA Hospital and requests that, in lieu of flowers, friends send donations in John’s name to the INOVA Lung Transplant Center, 3300 Gallows Road, Falls Church, VA 22042. A private remembrance event for family and friends will be held later in the spring.

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Town of Leesburg Employment Opportunities Please visit www.leesburgva.gov/jobs for more information and to apply online. Resumes may be submitted as supplemental only. EOE/ADA.

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Contact Info: Katherine Hicks 208 South King Street Suite 303 Leesburg, VA 20175 Send Resume to: khicks@meridiengroupllc.com Office: (703) 777-8285

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Falling Short As community leaders gear up for the final debates over the growth strategies that will govern Loudoun’s future community development, their conversations should be tempered by some realities that are re-entering the spotlight—and raising questions about whether we can adequately serve the residents and businesses that are already here. Here are three snapshots. Last week, the Board of Supervisors’ finance committee was told that construction of recreational facilities at Hanson Park will be radically scaled back because of higher-than-expected construction costs. This project was expected to make a substantial dent in the shortage of sports fields that were promised in the previous comprehensive plan. The deficit is estimated at 150-175 fields—to serve today’s population. It turns out we have four more that we can’t afford to build. How about your commute? Remember that new state transportation program that was going to ensure that projects that would do the most to reduce congestion would be first in line for funding? Well, it turns out that isn’t true. In Northern Virginia, where the state has allocated only $200 million in SmartScale funding next year, only $8 million is being applied to road projects. The rest is being diverted to urban transit projects. And of that $8 million, only $1.3 million is coming to Loudoun. Although in Virginia roads are a state government responsibility, transportation costs make up the largest part of Loudoun’s construction budget, now surpassing school construction (which is a local government responsibility). That’s something to think about while sending your income tax return to Richmond. Again, this is working to make up for a deficit in services needed by today’s residents and businesses, not the ones being debated in the next county plan. Think we’re doing a great job preserving farmland and open spaces? The new U.S. Department of Agriculture census is cause for alarm. Amid the successes with rural business growth and tourism, Loudoun has almost 10 percent less farmland than just five years ago. The blueprint that laid the foundation for the county’s rural economic development strategy in the late 1990s started with the goal of retaining 200,000 acres of agricultural land. In the latest tally, there are fewer than 122,000 acres in production. Looking ahead to the new plan’s 2040 horizon, that is not a promising rate of preservation. Before completing their vision for tomorrow’s Loudoun, county leaders should more completely assess whether they can meet the expectations that were set out for today’s Loudoun.

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[ LETTERS ] Mobilizing Hope Editor: Change is happening … and that’s great news for our invisible youth. As a county resident for nearly two decades, I have watched our county strive to keep pace with its extraordinary growth, especially in addressing the needs of those who are most vulnerable, our homeless and disadvantaged. That’s why we founded Mobile Hope nearly eight years ago. We saw many children and youth who were homeless or precariously housed, but they were going unacknowledged and remained invisible. Some of our “kids” are identified as homeless as defined by HUD, “living in a place not meant for human habituation,” i.e., living in cars, tents, on rooftops, barns, bathrooms and parks. Many of the younger people are homeless according to the McKinney-Vento definition. They don’t have a “fixed, stable or adequate nighttime residence.” These are the kids living in hotels, couch surfing or doubled up with many other families. Youth between 18 to 24 are incredibly vulnerable, and for years they fell through the cracks. They are legally adults and yet according to brain science, they are still maturing. The challenges of helping this fragile population are real, growing and many. The Loudoun County Non-Profit Needs Assessment identified homeless/transitional age youth (18 to 24) services and housing as a significant gap in how we care for these vulnerable children. An example is that the county has no halfway house for those reentering our community, nor is there transitional housing (for this age group) to help youth acclimate and return to or start an independent life. We want to build such a place. For now, we help these young people with meeting their daily basic needs, housing, extensive and individualized case management and life skills … however, more resources are needed.

But we are seeing progress. The Council of Governments is now recognizing youth in its annual Point in Time survey and has documented an uptick in Loudoun homeless youth this past year and probably will again this year. Recently, I’ve been fortunate to be working closely with other Loudoun leaders to help create a strategic plan for the county. Part of the strategic plan is discussing the needs and issues facing struggling youth who are transitioning to adulthood. The process has revealed real progress in acknowledging our community’s needs and committing to make improvements. In fact, the acceptance of the fact that youth homelessness is a legitimate and a significant issue is part of that progress. Kudos to the board, County Administrator Tim Hemstreet and his team, including Valmarie Turner, and Glenda Blake and her team, for having the vision and courage to create an inclusive planning process and for supporting dialogues that explore how the county is changing. Mobilizing hope for those who have not traditionally had a voice starts with being recognized … and then by investing resources in serving them. They need your support, they want to succeed, and they matter. Please visit our website or call me directly if you want to learn more or to get involved. —Donna Fortier, Founder/CEO Mobile Hope

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LaRouche movement’s offices in Leesburg and the subsequent abuse of the courts by Sir Henry Kissinger’s “Get LaRouche” task force, including the double-jeopardy re-trial in the “rocket docket” of the Federal Circuit Court of the Eastern District of Virginia in Alexandria, where Judge Albert V. Bryant packed the jury and excluded critical defense testimony, is a violation of you, the people of the U.S. You owe it to yourself, to the defense of your dignity, especially you, citizens of the U.S., to get to know the real Lyndon H. LaRouche, Jr., and demand that the case against him and his associates be officially overturned. — Richard William Burden, Leesburg

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Transition Policy Area. “It’s a great idea, and almost impossible to administer,” he continued. “Transition is in the eye of the beholder, and it makes it quite difficult.” He also said he would not like to see a split vote in the Board of Supervisors when the plan is adopted: “We need a collaborative environment, and we’re in a county that is quite frankly an icon on collaboration.” Even in the business-friendly environment of a Chamber event, the two faced a question about development in the transition area, which Frank Blackstone said “appears to be inconsistent with the surrounding areas, particularly on farmlands along Evergreen Mills Road.” Keirce said “inconsistency is in the eye of the beholder,” pointing to existing development and industry in that area. “I think very little of the Transition Policy Area developed as it may have initially been intended,” Keirce said. “One of the things that you’ll probably see as a successful development in the Transition Policy Area is the Willowsford community. How did the Wil-

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lowsford community get developed? After the 2008 real estate collapse, it went bankrupt and was sold for pennies on the dollar. That’s what it took for that type of development to occur.” Their presentation was followed by a panel discussion among Falcon Heating and Air co-founder and president Bruce Rahamni, Telos Corporation CEO and Chairman John Wood, and Loudoun County Public Schools Assistant Superintendent Kimberly Hough. All three spoke of difficulty finding employees, because of—at least in part to—housing costs. Wood said Telos, which is also impacted by a shortage of qualified cybersecurity professionals, has allowed more teleworking, even from outside the state or region. “That doesn’t help the county, that doesn’t help Virginia, but that’s the practical reality of it,” Wood said. Rahmani’s company, meanwhile, has done extensive work training and changing the perception of their profession, which with a few years of experience can yield six-figure salaries. His company also provides free transportation for its employees to get to work. The breakfast event was part of the Chamber of Commerce’s PolicyMaker Series.


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Coaching from the Stands: Sports and Parenting

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BY NEIL MCNERNEY t’s that time of year when our children’s sports are in full swing. For most families, this is a busy and fun time when the kids can get out and burn off some energy. But these days, it seems that it can also introduce a number of stressors and difficulties. I have the pleasure of raising two kids who enjoy sports quite a bit and would be considered athletes. Therefore, I have spent a good number of hours in the stands watching not just the game, but the parents and the coaches as well. I usually designated myself as the team videographer, which forces me to shut up, lest my comments be recorded in full volume. The good news is this: The majority of grownups do a great job of supporting our kids and remembering that the primary benefits of youth sports is physical activity, working together as a team, and—oh yeah—having fun. But, you might ask, what about competition? What about learning how to compete and win? Isn’t that a life skill that sports are supposed to instill? How will my kid learn to win in life if he doesn’t learn that “eye of the tiger” mentality early? At the risk of alienating my readers, I think this is an argument that doesn’t hold water in real life. Let me explain. In my experience, most kids either have a strong sense of competition or they don’t. Either they were born that way or learned to compete in the family at a very early age with their siblings. Usually, if your child does not have a competitive spirit, they won’t get one by playing sports. The second reason I reject the competition argument is that teaching kids to compete does not reflect the majority of careers that will be available to them. Think about your own job. I would speculate that the majority of us don’t have careers that have a primary goal of beating someone else. Most careers in this area are focused on

teams working together to meet a goal, not on beating a competitor. If hard work and cooperating as team are paramount, shouldn’t we focus on these characteristics instead of competition? A few years ago, my son and I tossed around the idea of a book on this subject for parents. When I asked him about the title, he said: “The Ride Home.” He told me: “Lots of my friends tell me about how they hate the ride home from a game. They are tired and, if they had a bad game, just want to forget about it. Then their dad starts talking and they know where it’s headed. He’ll start with one or two positives, but the kid knows exactly what’s happening. Pretty soon, it’s a list of every play the kid did wrong. If he tries to argue with his Dad, he is told he’s being disrespectful. If he just sits there and doesn’t say anything, he’s told that he doesn’t want to get better. Kids hate the ride home.” Now, truth be told, Max is a very nice guy and didn’t group me with those dads. Although I have

worked very hard at staying positive, I still make mistakes occasionally and share with him an observation or two. But I try hard not to do it on the ride home. Our constructive criticism is rarely received by our kids in the manner we would like. When we say: “You need to follow-through after the kick,” our child hears “You stink at soccer.” Regardless of how nicely we phrase it, our feedback to our kids is always taken very personally. We mean too much to them. Coaches, on the other hand, can do a great job of giving feedback because our kids don’t view them through the same lens they view us. When a coach says, “You need to follow-though,” that is exactly what our child hears. A rule of thumb to consider is this: Unless our kids specifically ask for our help, leave the coaching to the coaches. If you feel compelled to give advice, try to give it in the most tentative way possible, such as “Have you thought about trying it this way?” What does that leave you with? Being supportive. My son had a coach that would share one positive thing each player did during a game. These after-game talks were great. You could see the positive energy increase as the season progressed. During the game, think of three things you saw that impressed you, and share them on the way home. The rides will become more enjoyable for everyone. If you find that you can’t stop yourself from coaching from the stands, assign yourself as the team videographer. I assure you that it will decrease your desire to shout out instructions for all to hear. Neil McNerney is a licensed professional counselor and author of Homework – A Parent’s Guide To Helping Out Without Freaking Out! and The Don’t Freak Out Guide for Parenting Kids with Asperger’s. He can be reached at neil@neilmcnerney.com.

The Secret of the Pause BY CHRIS CROLL Here in Northern Virginia, we’re all about pushing play: Work hard, party hard, parent hard, sport hard, friend hard, go, go, go, achieve, achieve, achieve! This lifestyle leaves many of us panting with exhaustion. There is a secret known to uber-successful people that many say is the key to their effectiveness: Hitting the pause button. How, you might ask, is not doing anything going to help us get more done?

Consider these examples: • A CEO of a major corporation meditates for an hour every morning before he starts his day. • A best-selling novelist puts down the pen and doesn’t write a word for three months each year. • A storyteller inserts long pauses between parts of a story.

Dead space. Sitting. Waiting. Ugh—do those words make your skin crawl? You might be a perfect candidate to try incorporating a pause into your life. Pausing can take many forms. Some turn to meditation to slow things down. By clearing your mind, focusing on your breath and just “being,” your body resets, thereby increasing blood flow to your major organs, including the brain. Some people practice mindfulness by sitting in a chair for 30 minutes to just listen to the sounds around them, to notice the vivid colors they see, to smell the air they breathe or to focus on nothing more than the weight of their feet on the ground. Other people actively incorporate hesitations before answering questions or when speaking to give them time to center themselves before reacting. [space left intentionally blank ... it’s a pause] In whatever way you may choose to implement a pause, the goal is to give

your body systems an opportunity to reach optimal state. This can result in more effective, efficient and successful results once you are fully engaged again. This is what people tell me anyway—I don’t have the patience to try meditation or mindfulness myself. But these are both on my spring break to do list. The one area where I have had success with pauses is in friendships. When things get too intense between me and a friend, I often take a short break. I don’t ghost friends or ignore their calls, but I do tell them I need to create some mental and physical space between us so I can regroup. This is not about ending the relationship or even assigning blame, it’s about taking some time and space apart in order to reset the energy between us. Typically, when I re-engage with a friend after a pause, I am able to come into the relationship with a more open mind and open heart. Sometimes the friendship becomes stronger as a result of the break—

sometimes not. But the pause allows us both to focus on what’s most important. I encourage you to consider how taking a pause can help you in your life. Meditation, mindfulness, speech pauses and relationship breaks can help us get in touch with our true inner selves. After a pause, life becomes dictated less by inertia and the busyness of every day commitments and more by conscious thoughts and intentional engagement. Try pushing pause and see what happens for you. Share your experiences with me at ChrisCroll@aol.com. Chris Croll is a parenting consultant specializing in educating and raising gifted and twice-exceptional children. She leads the National Center for Gifted Services and the nonprofit Loudoun County Parents of Gifted Students, and is a member of the Loudoun County School Board.


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A 206-year-old book at Leesburg’s Thomas Balch Library includes the Town of Leesburg’s original, handwritten ordinances.

nickel-in-the-slot principle.”

No Sleeping in Cars in Middleburg A more controversial ordinance in Middleburg, adopted in February 2003, makes it unlawful for “any person to maintain any recreation vehicle, used for human habitation upon any plot of ground in the town.” Former mayor Betsy Davis said that although she couldn’t recall why the Town Council approved that ordinance, she said it was most likely related to a situation around that time when the town noticed a man frequently sleeping in his van around town. Middleburg’s decision to prohibit people from using their cars for living purposes might be 16 years old, but it’s a topic that’s once again coming to the forefront. In February, the Roanoke County Board of Supervisors voted to approve an ordinance prohibiting anyone from using their cars as “sleeping quarters” because it “poses safety risks … and can have a negative effect on neighborhood aesthetics,” according to a Roanoke County staff report. Round Hill’s Town Code used to have a similar ordinance—one that more broadly prohibited “vagrancy” in the town—but the Town Council voted to delete that section in response to Virginia laws that require localities to provide “any or all child welfare services” to protect handicapped, dependent, neglected or homeless children. In general, Panebianco said he’d use discretion when enforcing odd ordinances, as Virginia law allows him to do. ty Michael Matias was driving to work on Fairfax County Parkway when he was forced to swerve to avoid a disabled vehicle. He saw all the airbags had been deployed and the windows shattered. He pulled over and spoke to the driver, who was standing next to the car. While speaking to her, he heard and saw an 18-wheeler bearing down on them at high speed and yelled at the driver and another person on the scene to jump over the guardrail. All three did. The truck hit the disabled vehicle, pushing it about 300 yards. As he ran to check on the truck driver, who was uninjured, vehicles continued to swerve to avoid the debris. The event’s keynote speaker, U.S. Sen. Mark Warner (D-VA), said law enforcement is one of the few areas where there remains bipartisan agreement in Congress. “These are the folks that when danger,

“I try to police with a commonsense approach,” he said. “One should never seek to enforce something that reeks of nonsense.”

No Photos or Rodeos in the Park As for the largest town in Virginia, the Leesburg Town Code has a few unexpected ordinances regulating activities in town parks. Not only is swimming, bathing and wading prohibited in water at parks, but people also are prohibited from staging photo or video shoots that involve the use of “special settings, structures, lighting or apparatus … a cast of persons, either amateur or professional, or the posing of professional models” without prior written authorization from the town. It’s also against the rules to hold rodeos in parks. According to Leesburg Public Information Officer Betsy Arnett, rodeos were sometimes held at the former Izaak Walton League grounds in the 1970s. Arnett said that a “Rodeo Festival” was held at Ida Lee Park in 1994 and 1995, but the Town Council banned rodeos town-wide in 1995. One ordinance that might upset the parents of young children upon first glance prohibits sleigh riding in locations “that aren’t designated as sleigh-riding areas.” That ordinance refers to sleighs in the sense of horsedrawn carriages, though, and not the downhill sled-riding in which children now revel on snow days. accidents or violence take place, they run toward it rather than away, and I think that’s really great that the Chamber gives out these awards,” Warner said after the event. “You hear how many lives were saved by quick thinking and smart thinking from first responders, and I think we ought to do more to respect that.” “They regularly face situations of unknown circumstance and uncertain outcomes,” Howard said. “Each time they do, they do it with one thought in mind: there’s someone there who needs my help.” Warner’s remarks focused on his priorities for Washington. “Now for the important part of my presentation: Let me now report all of the incredibly positive things that are coming out of the United States Congress,” Warner said, pausing. “Alright, that’s the end of the report.” He said the U.S. would have to be

Funding the Fixes To correct ordinances like those, the Purcellville Town Council might authorize staff to spend $13,000 to amend the Town Charter and Code within the next year—a task the Novak Consulting Group in December recommended the town perform. The Towns of Hamilton and Lovettsville are one step ahead of Purcellville, as they both completed radical overhauls to their town codes in recent years, removing outdated ordinances that didn’t apply so much to 21st century life. Other towns could follow suit in the coming years. If towns do set out to amend their ordinances, they’ll have to comb through hundreds of pages, determine what needs to be fixed and draft new language to be approved by the Virginia General Assembly. While the town ordinance update process could turn out to be a tedious undertaking, Whiting said she could lend some help—she’s recently started a new niche law practice specializing in the efforts. She said that if a town requests her help, she’ll follow the Virginia General Assembly’s actions each year to track new mandates and determine which of the towns’ ordinances need to be amended or eliminated. pszabo@loudounnow.com tougher on China, get serious about cyberbullying and electronic meddling in elections by Russia, and reinvest in the country itself. “We’re down to only spending about six cents on every dollar that goes to Washington on education, infrastructure, and research and development,” Warner said. “Again, I don’t care what political party you belong to, but as a business guy… I would not invest in a company that only spent six cents on those categories.” He also said he understands the frustration with what people are seeing on television news. He said his request is “don’t tune out.” “If you tune out, all you’re doing is turning the keys over to the extremists,” Warner said. rgreene@loudounnow.com

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of 18 in 1991. Beginning July 1, the legal age to buy tobacco products in Virginia will be raised to 21, an action approved by the General Assembly. Not only will people aged 18 and younger soon have to wait another few years to buy cigarettes, but they’re also already required to adhere to a curfew in three towns—something they should keep in mind with Loudoun County Public Schools out of session this week for spring break. In Purcellville and Round Hill, minors are required to be inside between 11:30 p.m. and “daylight of the following day,” unless they’re accompanied by an adult. In Leesburg, minors are required to be indoors between “midnight and daylight,” unless they’re tending to an emergency situation, running an errand for their parent or guardian, or at work or school, among other justifiable excuses. Another shared ordinance among Leesburg, Purcellville and Round Hill prohibits the throwing of a stone or “missile of any character” into or across streets, alleys or sidewalks. Middleburg Police Chief A.J. Panebianco said the rock-throwing ordinance might not be too farfetched, since Virginia law makes it a felony for anyone to maliciously throw “any missile at or against … any motor vehicle … when occupied by one or more persons.” In Panebianco’s jurisdiction, there are also a few out-of-the-ordinary ordinances. Perhaps most notably, given Middleburg’s equestrian background, one ordinance in the Town Code prohibits people from “riding, leading or driving a horse, mule or pony on town sidewalks”—leaving horseback riding down Washington Street as a viable option. That ordinance is also active in Round Hill and Leesburg. Leesburg Police Department Public Information Officer Sam Shenouda said that police officers have cited people for riding horses on sidewalks in town. Middleburg’s code also contains an ordinance copying state law that prohibits anyone from gambling or owning or using “slot machines,” “punchboards” or “other device that operates on the

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The Town of Purcellville has a few antiquated ordinances of its own, including one making it illegal to speak or write falsely about any woman “of chaste character.” Under the ordinance, that includes “any words derogatory of such female’s character for virtue and chastity” that could be “construed as insults.” The ordinance leaves it up to the general public to determine what it means to be “a female of good character or reputation” and does not make it unlawful to slander or libel women of non-chaste character. The Purcellville Town Code also features an ordinance that, if enforced, would allow Town Manager David Mekarski to keep Police Chief Cynthia McAlister on tight reins. Under the code, the police chief can’t leave town without the town manager’s permission, unless it’s necessary to do so “hurriedly on business directly connected with the police department.”

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