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Supervisors Cut Growth Proposals in Rural Buffer BY RENSS GREENE

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A tributary of the Catoctin Creek that flows into the village of Waterford recently has been filled with stagnant, ever-lowering water levels.

Water Woes in Waterford Residents Split on County Assistance Plan BY PATRICK SZABO Waterford was once one of Loudoun’s largest towns, with an industry powered by the flows of the Catoctin Creek. Today, water is in scarce supply for many residents of the historic village, but there’s little agreement on how to address the concern. While the county provided residents with public sewer service in the 1970s, residents have always relied on their own private wells for water. In some spots of the village, residents have more than enough water for all their needs. In others, residents have barely any water at all. With a goal of helping their water-deficient neighbors, the owners of 51 parcels in March signed an application requesting the county government study

whether water service could be provided through its Water and Wastewater Program, which provides utility service to communities plagued with inadequate water or sewer systems. But as county authorities consider moving forward with a study, some residents are having second thoughts about the idea. Tom Edmunds, a 24-year Waterford resident and former president of the Waterford Citizens’ Association who did not sign the application, said residents first need to find out who needs water and what the options are before the village decides to install a “city-like” water system. He fears residents won’t get a say in the outcome. “People were told you get another bite at the apple—you don’t,” Edmunds said. “Very clearly the county has said that’s

not true.” Edmunds said many of the residents signed the application in “good community spirit” to help their neighbors who lack water, thinking they could “just back out” if they didn’t want to pursue the program. Phil Paschall, a 37-year village resident and citizens’ association member who also did not sign the application, said residents are generally unsure as to how many of their neighbors need water. He’s heard numbers as low as three and as high as 15. “That’s why we need more information,” he said. “We need to know specifically who is having water problems [before the county implements its program].” WATER WOES >> 28

County supervisors have scaled back proposals to allow much more development in the area buffering Loudoun’s rural west from suburban sprawl. Although they plan to permit more development in the Transition Policy Area, a strip of land dividing Loudoun’s suburban east from rural western Loudoun and rural Fauquier and Prince William Counties to the south, supervisors and county planners are dramatically scaling back recommendations made by the county Planning Commission. Where the Planning Commission’s recommendations were expected to allow 19,010 more homes in the transition area than the existing plan, including the areas newly removed from the rural area, county staff recommendations were expected to allow only 6,800 new homes in the transition area. County planners will calculate how many houses will be allowed in the transition area after supervisors’ votes, according to county spokesman Glen Barbour. Supervisors are on track to more closely match the staff number. And, while supervisors are making changes to transition area planning in reaction to development already on the ground, they made a symbolic motion to encourage future boards to stop that trend. Supervisors unanimously adopted a motion presented by County Chairwoman Phyllis J. Randall (D-At Large) to “permit no further expansion of the boundaries of the Transition Policy Area beyond the adoption of the Loudoun 2019 Comprehensive Plan.” “The Transition Policy Area is meant to do something specific, and if we keep expanding the boundaries, then it will not be able to do the specific thing that it’s meant to do,” Randall said. “… In the future, we don’t have to keep going down this track if we can at least put some language in place to encourage that to not happen in the future.” Although universally supported, other supervisors noted that there is no legal COMP PLAN >> 28

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2019 PRIMARY

PREVIEW Voters Head to the Polls in Primaries

13th State Senate District (Republicans) Geary M. Higgins Age: 66 Neighborhood: Waterford Occupation: Vice President of Labor Relations, National Electrical Contractors Association

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All candidates agree transportation is a major issue in the 13th District, and for Higgins that means getting more money back from the state government. He points to the recent Smart Scale results, for which Northern Virginia, and the 13th District in par-

ing the primary outcome could decide the race. The deadline for a challenger to file is June 11 at 7 p.m. In the 33rd Senate District, Jennifer Boysko (D), a Herndon resident who served three years in the House of Delegates, was elected to the seat in January after incumbent Jennifer Wexton was elected to Congress. She is challenged by Sharafat Hussain, a newspaper publisher and party activist from Leesburg. The district covers most of eastern Loudoun and stretches into Leesburg, covering the northern side of Rt. 7 in between. The winner will face Suzanne Fox, a Leesburg Town Council member, who is the Republican nominee. The other contested nomination for a state Senate seat is on the Republican side. The prospect of replacing Black in the 13th district—one of only three Loudoun General Assembly seats still held by GOP representatives— prompted two supervisors to give up their seats on the county board to pursue opportunities in Richmond. Geary Higgins, of Waterford, has represented the Catoctin District since 2011 and previously served on the county School Board. Ron Meyer was elected to represent the Broad Run District in 2015. The winner will face Democratic nominee John Bell and Jasmine Moawad-Barrientos, running as an Independent candidate, in November. At the local level, Democrats countywide will be asked to choose their nominee for county sheriff. The race features Chris Harmison, a 40-year law ticular, received very little, especially compared to how much the area contributes to state tax rolls—“particularly given the fact that [the Smart Scale formula] is supposed to be dealing with congestion, and if you can find a more congested place than up here, that’s going to be pretty amazing.” To that end, he said, the squeaky wheel gets the grease. One of his first actions in Richmond, Higgins said, would be to address sex trafficking in the region. Higgins said he’s the person for the job based on his experience so far bringing to life long-term projects like a new state park in northwestern Loudoun, which his office championed across his two terms on the Board of Supervisors, saying “people that have worked with me know that I’m good for my word, I do what I say I’m going to do. When I start a project, is stick

enforcement veteran, and Justin Hannah, a defense department contractor who pulled out of the crowded 87th House District race in March to pursue the local office. The winner will face two-term incumbent Mike Chapman, the Republican nominee. Finally, first-term incumbent Supervisor Koran Saines, the first Democrat to win the Sterling District seat on the Board of Supervisors in 16 years, faces a primary challenge from attorney Ibrahim Moiz.

How to Vote Polls will be open from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m., Tuesday, June 11. Voters will cast ballots at their normal polling precinct location. A list of polling places in Loudoun is available at loudoun.gov/ polls. Voters will be required to show a photo ID, such as a Virginia driver’s license, a U.S. passport, a student photo ID from a Virginia college or university, or a government-issued photo ID. In precincts holding both Democratic and Republican primaries, voters will be asked to choose one party’s ballot. Also, election officials caution that voters may experience delays on Tuesday morning in the areas around John Champe, Riverside, and Tuscarora High Schools because of graduation ceremonies More information about the June 11, 2019 election is online at loudoun.gov/ JunePrimary.

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33rd State Senate District (Democrats) Jennifer Boysko Age: 52 Neighborhood: Herndon, 23 years Occupation: full-time state senator

INDEX Loudoun Gov........................... 4 Boysko

Leesburg................................. 8 Education.............................. 10

Campaign website: jenniferboysko.com

Public Safety......................... 16

State Sen. Jennifer Boysko (D-33) was elected to Virginia’s 33rd District Senate seat by a 40-point margin over Republican Joe T. May in a January special election, following Jennifer

Biz........................................ 18 Our Towns............................. 20 LoCo Living........................... 24 Public and Legal Notices....... 29 Employment.......................... 40 Resource Directory................ 41

13TH STATE SENATE >> 47

33RD STATE SENATE >> 47

Opinion................................. 44

Setting the Ballot:

As a further ramp up to a busy campaign season, most Loudoun voters on Tuesday will be asked to head to the polls to decide the final spots on November’s ballot. Democrats will see most of the action in the primary voting, but Republicans won’t be left on the sidelines, as two sitting county supervisors battle for a chance to fill the seat of retiring state Senator Dick Black in the 13th District. Three Democratic incumbents face intra-party challenges and four Democrats are vying for the party’s nomination to fill the 87th House District seat after two-term incumbent John Bell opted to make a Senate run. Additionally, Democrats countywide will choose between two candidates in their attempt to win the county sheriff ’s race for the first time in three decades. Efforts to enact new gun controls and to protect pro-choice rights have been touted by the Democratic candidates seeking the nomination for General Assembly seats, particularly after several state legislatures moved to restrict or eliminate abortions and after Friday’s mass shooting at a Virginia Beach civic building. In the state Senate, Barbara A. Favola (D), of Arlington, has represented the 31st District since 2011. She is being challenged by Arlington civic activist Niccole Merlene. The district stretches from the Pentagon to Lowes Island, with only a few voting precincts in Loudoun. As of June 4, there were no other candidates for the seat, mean-

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Planners Look Back on Busy, Controversial Year BY RENSS GREENE After a year in which the Loudoun County Planning Commission made decisions on some of the biggest, controversial and most impactful cases for Loudoun’s future, 2018 Chairman Cliff Keirce (Broad Run) recently presented the panel’s annual report to the Board of Supervisors, looking back on a period in which commissioners also faced unusual criticism from the people who appointed them. In March, the commission handed its draft off of the new Comprehensive Plan to the Board of Supervisors, which is still making revisions. Throughout the commission’s work, some supervisors had been critical, particularly of the commission’s proposals to drastically increase housing in areas bordering rural lands. “Quite frankly, if I presented that exact same plan and had to approve it, I wouldn’t approve it either,” Keirce said during a May 23 meeting with supervisors. But, he said, the majority rules. “The majority said yes, so it’s in the plan,” Keirce said. “But if I was where you were, I wouldn’t approve that either. So, I don’t take—and I don’t think any of us take—any offense that you’re going to take this and you’re going to

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Loudoun Planning Commissioner Cliff Keirce (Broad Run) admitted last month that he would not approve the draft comprehensive plan.

change it quite a bit. I just hope that we provided you a blueprint for looking at where things belong.” The commission had focused on finding places for more new housing in Loudoun, seeking to push housing prices down. For that, they faced massive outcry from the public and push-

back from supervisors, who have set to work rolling back many of those proposals. In 2018, the commission also voted on two massive Metro-area developments and the new Loudoun United stadium at Philip A. Bolen Memorial Park—among 59 cases in total last

Construction Begins on New Animal Services HQ BY LOUDOUN NOW STAFF Last Thursday morning, county leaders and animal services staff members held a ceremonial groundbreaking to celebrate the start of construction on a new facility that will serve as the primary location of Loudoun County Animal Service. When complete, it is expected to be the first public animal shelter in the United States to meet 100 percent of the animal shelter guidelines established by the Association of Shelter Veterinarians. Members of the Board of Supervisors joined with other officials, Loudoun County government staff, members of the project team and members of the community for the groundbreaking, near the intersection of Crosstrail Boulevard and Kincaid Boulevard. The 21,450-square-foot complex will replace the existing 15,000-square-foot shelter near Waterford. It will feature kennels designed for optimal health and welfare; a multi-purpose room that will be available for public use after hours; indoor and outdoor spaces for all pets, including “catios,” or cat patios, and a “rabitat,” or rabbit habitat; a split lobby to separate adoptions and surrenders; isolation and quarantine kennels for animals in need of extended stays due to medical conditions or court orders; a veterinary clinic to provide onsite medical care for sheltered pets; and facility-wide sound mitigation and specialized air flow to reduce disease transmission. The center will provide many of the

year, with 109 land use decisions. Keirce said during his time as chairman, he tried to make sure supervisors had all the same facts on hand as the commission when those applications came to the county board. In several cases, he said, supervisors did not have information crucial to the commission’s decisions. Planning commissioners and supervisors have also said in the past that their jobs come with different responsibilities. “I think part of it is just the nature of these positions,” said Supervisor Matthew F. Letourneau (R-Dulles). “We are the ones that have to face voters, and the Planning Commission doesn’t.” The commission elects its chairman from among its members each year. Before 2018, Keirce had been talked about among commissioners as a potential chairman, but he declined that position citing his work obligations. He works for the Federal Aviation Administration. With Keirce’s term leading the panel over, former Loudoun Water general manager Fred Jennings (Ashburn) now chairs the Planning Commission. rgreene@loudounnow.com

County Leaders Cut Ribbon on Crosstrail Connection BY FAATINA HAMEED, AAZEEN BASHIR AND KATHARINE DEROSA

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Loudoun County officials break ground on the new animal services facility, including Department of Transportation and Capital Infrastructure Deputy Director Bruce Johnston, Deputy County Administrator Charles Yudd, Sheriff Mike Chapman, Broad Run District Supervisor Ron Meyer, Board of Supervisors Chair Phyllis Randall, Animal Control Officer Angela Chan, Animal Services Director Nina Stively, Chief Animal Control Officer Chris Brosan, and Shelter Operations Manager Amy Martin.

same services as the current animal shelter, including pet adoptions; animal welfare law enforcement; housing of stray, abandoned, or relinquished companion animals; dog license sales; volunteer opportunities; dispatch services; low-cost rabies vaccines, educational programs; and pet retention counseling. Loudoun officials say the larger, modern facility, centrally located in Leesburg, will help animal services meet the needs of caring for compan-

ion and agricultural animals in a growing county. Currently, more than 2,000 animals are housed by the shelter annually. The new building is expected to be finished in summer 2020. The existing location in Waterford will be renovated and repurposed to provide agricultural-related services, such as caring for horses and other farm animals. More information about the services provided by Loudoun County Animal Services is at loudoun.gov/animals.

County leaders celebrated the completion of a new section of Crosstrail Boulevard during a ribbon cutting ceremony last Wednesday morning. The segment connects Claudia Drive to Sycolin Road, allowing easier access to Philip A. Bolen Memorial Park—and to the Loudoun United soccer stadium under construction there. County Chairwoman Phyliss Randall (D-At Large) said, “For Loudoun United, this road is going to be so important... we are so excited about Loudoun United coming.” Loudoun United, D.C. United’s reserve team, was established in 2018 and is based at Bolen Park south of Leesburg where D.C. United will operate its headquarters and training center. Construction of the stadium is expected to complete in August. The road cost about $19.7 million and has been in the works since 2010. “We should never forget that CROSSTRAIL >> 6

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D.C. United and Loudoun United FC have hired former academy director Ryan Martin to serve as the new Loudoun United head coach for the remainder of the team’s inaugural season in the United Soccer League Championship. He replaces Richie Williams, who resigned to take a new job as an assistant to soccer hall of famer Bruce Arena, the coach of the New England Revolution. Martin will work directly with Dave Kasper, D.C. United general manager and VP of Soccer Operations; Ben Olsen, D.C. United head coach; and Stewart Mairs, D.C. United and Loudoun United FC technical director. Martin became the director of D.C. United’s academy in 2017. Prior to overseeing all the youth development for D.C. United, the Columbus, OH, native coached and was the recruiting coordinator at Wake Forest University. In 2016, he helped build FC Cincinnati’s roster and served as the club’s assistant coach. An NSCAA All-American midfielder at Ohio Wesleyan under his father Jay Martin, the all-time winningest coach in NCAA history, Martin went on to play for Real Salt Lake and teams in Iceland and Germany before starting his career in coaching. He returned to Ohio Wesleyan in 2006 to begin his coaching career, and the following year moved to Wake Forest Universi-

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The $1.27 million design for Leesburg Police Department’s new headquaters should be complete in 2020, with construction scheduled to begin in 2021

Leesburg Police Look Ahead to New Plan, Building BY KARA C. RODRIGUEZ The Leesburg Police Department last week presented the Town Council with its newest strategic plan and got the ball rolling on design for its expanded headquarters. Police Chief Gregory Brown presented a summary of the department’s updated strategic plan to council members May 28. It’s the first update of the plan since 2011, and the first done under Brown’s leadership since he became the head of the department in 2016. The chief encouraged council members to hold the department ac-

countable in meeting the goals laid out in the 43-page plan. The five-year plan centers around six major goals: building trust and legitimacy; policy and oversight; technology and social media; community policing and crime reduction; training and education; and officer safety and wellness. It’s an “ever-evolving document,” Brown said, which can be updated as priorities and circumstances change. The end goal is to establish the agency as a leader in 21st century policing, and make sure there is community support and buy-in in achieving all its goals, Brown said. The chief also

said he wants the department to continue to be a “proactive, rather than reactive” department with community engagement and outreach. One of the ways the department hopes to do that is through its social media platforms, he said. Brown also encourages his officers to not only keep up with their physical health, but also to seek out higher education opportunities or areas where they can address training deficiencies. Police have stressed the need for a larger Plaza Street headquarters to keep POLICE HQ >> 9

Leesburg Airport’s Tower Gets Its Own Space BY KARA C. RODRIGUEZ An agreement between the town and Loudoun County has been reached to house the municipal airport’s remote tower. The Town Council approved a lease agreement at its meeting earlier this week. The Board of Supervisors recently approved the lease of unoccupied office space, and a waiver of the rent, for 1,635 square feet at 748-750 Miller Drive. The Leesburg Airport remote tower came about through a partnership with the town, Saab Sensis Corporation, the Virginia SATS Lab, and the Federal Aviation Administration Office of NextGen. The first airport in the nation to use the technology, the remote

tower system places cameras and other equipment all around the airport, but rather than construct an actual tower, air traffic controllers can work in any space, even off airport property. Currently, the remote tower is housed in a Leesburg Airport conference room. According to a staff report, the FAA has committed to provide funding to build out the remote tower space. The office space to be provided by the county meets the FAA requirements for housing the remote tower. The remote tower is funded for a fixed period through the FAA Office of NextGen for the sole purpose of certifying the system for adoption in the U.S. Upon receiving certification of the system, the town is seeking acceptance to the FAA Contract Tower Program

to fund on-going air traffic controller services. The staff report credits the partnership between the town and county in jointly funding efforts for a lobbyist as critical in receiving support from the commonwealth, the FAA and the U.S. Congress, where recent legislation included funding to continue a remote tower pilot program. The county estimates the in-kind value of the rental space at $19,630 per year, or a total of $392,600 throughout the duration of the 20-year lease, excluding inflation and escalators. The lease may be terminated in the event the FAA discontinues funding support for the remote tower program. krodriguez@loudounnow.com

The Leesburg Town Council has approved the issuance of $60 million in general obligation bonds to fund capital projects in both the General and Utilities funds. The action was recommended by the town’s financial advisor, Davenport & Company, as well as by the town staff. The issue will create lines of credit equating to $25.5 million for general government capital projects and $32.5 million for utilities capital projects. Davenport recommended the council proceed with a line of credit proposal from Union Bank & Trust, which was the only one to offer a fixed rate of interest for the financing at a little over 2.5 percent for the next four years. The council also supported another recommendation to move forward with a competitive bond sale for the refinancing of 2009 series Build America bonds. The goal is to achieve a minimum of 3 percent net present value savings. A tentative date of June 25 is set for the bond sale, with closing pegged for mid-July. The council agreed to the actions by a 6-1 vote, with Councilman Tom Dunn opposed.

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An alley off Leesburg’s King Street

King Street Alley Set for Renovations The Leesburg Town Council last week formally accepted the donation of a King Street alley that is planned to get a significant facelift. The council unanimously supported the alley donation as part of its consent agenda Tuesday night. The alley, located between 3 and 5 S. King St., was conveyed to the town by the adjoining property owners, which include China King owner Waily Whang; 1913 12th LLC & Madison Holdings LLC; and Kingdom Enterprises LLC. According to a staff report, ownership of the alley was not entirely clear and required the adjacent property owners to BRIEFS >> 9

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Stantec for assistance in preparing its Town Plan update. In February, the council had designated $325,000 of unassigned fiscal 2017 fund balance for planning and zoning contractual services to update the town’s community development and transportation planning policies. According to a staff report, staff has estimated the comprehensive update will require approximately 650 hours of work from planning and zoning, and 300 hours from other departments for an estimated total of 950 hours. Two senior planners in the Planning and Zoning Department have been assigned to the project part time, and they will work directly with the consultant team and other staff to coordinate the project. The project is expected to kick off this summer and be completed by summer or fall 2020. Public education and engagement are expected to be an important component of the project.

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Young Scientists Celebrate Graduation The new Academies of Loudoun building hosted its first graduation ceremony Monday night as 61 seniors collected their diplomas after completing programs offered by the Academy of Science. Friday is the last day of classes in Loudoun. Then, more than 5,800 seniors will collect their diplomas in ceremonies planned Sunday, Monday and Tuesday.

The Loudoun County School Board has adopted two new textbooks to replace proposed history textbooks that were removed from the curriculum after a community review process in April uncovered culturally insensitive passages that linked Muslims with terrorism. The school board last month adopted the new textbooks unanimously, with Vice Chairwoman Brenda Sheridan (Sterling) absent. During its April 23 meeting, the school board voted to remove AP World History and Geography, AP World History and World Religions from the list of textbooks to purchase for the 2019-2020 school year. The replacement books are: • World History: Great Civilizations Ancient Through Early Modern Times from National Geographic/Cengage Learning. Parts of this book will be included in the curriculum for ninth grade world history and geography courses, along with ninth grade AP World History. • Traditions and Encounters: A Global Perspective on the Past (6th edition) from McGraw-Hill. Parts of this book SCHOOL NOTES >> 14

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Lawsuit Alleges Assault, Cover Up at Trailside BY LOUDOUN NOW STAFF A federal lawsuit has been filed alleging a sexual assault at Trailside Middle School and challenging a series of actions by school administrators and investigators who concluded the allegation was unfounded. The lawsuit was filed May 24 in the Eastern District of Virginia by the student and her mother, identified as Jane Doe and A.A. The plaintiffs are seeking more than $10 million in damages. According to the complaint, during the 2017-2018 school year, a math teacher allegedly used his position to get close to a 13-year-old student identified as Jane Doe. He “gave Doe gifts, gave her an A on a quiz she didn’t take, nominated her for an award, and told her personal stories about himself to gain her trust and manipulate her sympathies,” the lawsuit states. “His actions escalated to include sexual contact and culminated in forcible rape in the spring of 2018 within a locked Loudoun County classroom.” The lawsuit claims that, after the student’s mother informed Trailside Principal Bridgett Beichler of the incident, school officials failed to take steps to protect the student, leading the situation to continue and further escalate. Additionally, the suit claims that investigators with Loudoun’s Child Protective Services department and the Sheriff ’s Office also failed to protect the student. Other school officials are

named as defendants, including assistant principal Patricia O’Connell, LCPS director of school administration Virginia Patterson and Loudoun County Child Protective Services employee Linda Bell. After the incident in spring 2018, “investigating officials failed to bring in an expert on sexual assault procedures which resulted in two ineffective interviews with a raped 13-year-old,” the lawsuit states. In a third interview, the student was able to draw a picture for the caseworker, but the investigation was closed prematurely. The teacher, Felix Colaciello, was suspended, but reinstated after investigators concluded there was no evidence of an assault. While no charges were ever filed in the case, the mother and daughter continued to voice concerns about Colaciello. Ultimately, the teacher and school officials petitioned for a protective order against the mother, and, after the petition was dismissed, Trailside placed the student on in-school restriction in December 2018 because of attendance concerns. But that action was later reversed after the student “proved that she did not have any unexcused absences from class during the times she was accused of missing,” the lawsuit states. In the civil suit, the Loudoun County Sheriff ’s Office is also accused of ignoring evidence in the case. The lawsuit claims that the student was able to

identify marks in Colaciello’s genitalia region and that a CPS caseworker sent the interview with that information to the Sheriff ’s Office. However, “the department refused to conduct further investigation because they had already closed the case,” the suit states. The student’s mother said she informed other officials about the new information, but the case stayed closed. In March, Beichler suspended the student for 10 days after she sent an email to Trailside staff, warning them about Colaciello. “Principal Beichler accused [the student] of harassing Colaciello, threatening Colaciello, and violating LCPS’s acceptable use policy.” The student appealed the suspension, and got it reduced to three days, but was unable to get it removed from her official record. “Additionally, LCPS officials informed Doe that she would be suspended again if she continued to speak out about such issues,” according to the lawsuit. During last week’s School Board meeting, frequent school administration critic Brian Davidson lambasted Superintendent Eric Williams and school board members for not taking action in the case. “Despite desperate pleas for assistance from Superintendent Williams and each one of you, not a single one of you responded,” he said. LCPS spokesman Wayde Byard sent a statement to media representatives immediately following Davidson’s comments to the school board. According

to Byard, the Sheriff ’s Office conducted an investigation in coordination with the Department of Family Services but found no evidence of criminal conduct by Colaciello. The Sheriff ’s Office stated that “after a complete investigation and after gathering all facts, evidence and statements, the Loudoun Commonwealth’s Attorney’s Office declined charges in the case.” LCPS also investigated and determined the allegations not to be founded, Byard added. “Loudoun County Public Schools expectations and practices, which are governed by law and School Board policy, are very clear when there is suspicion of employee misconduct,” Byard continued in the statement. “Employees must report suspected child abuse or neglect to appropriate authorities. Additionally, supervisors who suspect an employee of child abuse or neglect must contact Human Resources so that appropriate personnel action occurs. They must also contact law enforcement when a violation of law relates to work or to suspected child abuse or neglect.” The plaintiffs in the case are seeking $10 million in damages from Colaciello and $4,050,000 from the School Board, Beichler, Patterson and O’Connell. The lawsuit also seeks attorney fees and to clear the suspension from the student’s official record, as well as full school records pertaining to the incidents.

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Witnesses Sought for Sycolin Road Crash Involving Cyclist The Loudoun County Sheriff ’s Office is seeking witnesses to a crash involving a vehicle and a bicyclist Saturday night on Sycolin Road south of Leesburg. Deputies responded to the area between Shreve Mill Road and the Leesburg Park and Ride at 9:40 p.m. The bicyclist, a 41-year-old man, was flown by helicopter to an area hospital for treatment of injuries described as life-threatening. He was listed in stable condition. The circumstances surrounding the crash remain under investigation and the driver of the vehicle remained on the scene. Investigators are seeking witnesses, including another vehicle that may have been in the area close to the time of the crash. Anyone with information in the case is asked to contact investigator S. Allen at 703-737-8308.

Dulles CBP Seizes $101K in Counterfeit Smartphone Cases Customs and Border Protection officers at Dulles Airport last week seized 209 counterfeit designer brand phone cases that arrived in air cargo from Hong Kong. If authentic, the phone cases would have a manufacturer’s suggested retail price of $101,139, the agency reported. The shipment, which arrived April 29, was destined to an address in Fred-

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Aperiomics, a fast-growing biotech company that employs advancements in science, technology, and medicine to change the way healthcare providers identify causes of infection, has selected a Sterling office park as the location of its permanent corporate headquarters. The firm uses its Deep Shotgun Metagenomic Sequencing process to identify every bacterium, virus, fungus, and parasite known to modern science. Its Xplore-PATHO Test identifies infectious diseases by characterizing the microbiome to identify the full range of known potential pathogens. Loudoun County Economic Development worked closely with the Aperiomics leadership team in the search for the firm’s new long-term home, ending

with the selection of a 4,700-squarefoot office on Horseshoe Drive, within a designated Loudoun County Opportunity Zone. On June 4, the Board of Supervisors was scheduled to consider a $75,000 commercial business incentive fund grant to support the costs of the development of a state-of-the-art laboratory facility to be completed and certified in the coming months. “It is vital to us to support cutting-edge companies like Aperiomics as the county diversifies its economy and grows the ecosystem for biotech companies,” stated Loudoun Economic Development’s Executive Director Buddy Rizer. “Loudoun is well-positioned at the nexus of health and data and Aperiomics is leading this charge.” APERIOMICS >> 19

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Equus to Educate to Roll Out New Summer Program Equus to Educate, the Purcellville-based, family-owned business that helps people build life skills with the help of horses, will launch a new corporate team-building program this summer. Robin LaFrankie, a Loudoun teacher for 10 years, started Equus to Educate in 2017 focusing on “Horses Helping Humans.” The new Corporate Corral, launching this summer, is geared toward businesses and groups looking for a fun, creative and memorable time away

from the office. It includes a four-hour, non-riding hands-on program designed to improve inter-office communication and leadership skills all while having fun with the horses. The daylong program includes skill development centered on leadership, communication and trust building with the horses and features time for companies to hold strategy meetings in a custom-designed, private studio, gourmet lunch provided by a local arEQUUS >> 19

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Leesburg Vet Nurse Named Nat’l Finalist Julie Antonellis of VCA Animal Emergency and Critical Care in The LifeCenter is among 10 national finalists for the Hero Veterinary Nurse Award, sponsored by Zoetis Petcare. Antonellis was selected from among 250 nominations from animal lovers across the country by a judging panel of veterinary professionals and animal care experts.

<< FROM 18 “When we began searching for a permanent location for Aperiomics to continue its mission of revolutionizing infectious disease identification, we knew that we needed to be in a community that fosters innovation, believes in leading technologies and enables access to talent, services and infrastructure that a visionary company like ours requires to reach its full potential,” stated CEO Crystal Icenhour. “Our roots are in Loudoun County and nowhere else fit the bill quite as well. With its growing reputation as a major technology hub, access to major data centers that allow us to maximize our Artificial Intelligence and genom-

Equus << FROM 18 tisan chef, and optional transportation to area wineries. The program was developed by Equine Connection in Calgary, Canada. Corporate Corral will join the company’s existing Saddle Brook Academy, which is focused on the needs of after-school tutoring with a focus on making math and science come alive for students. The three-hour program is for fifth-

through eighth-grade students and includes transportation from school; customized tutoring in a custom-built classroom; learning with horses to reinforce the math and science covered in the classroom; horsemanship skills; life skills like leadership, confidence, communication, and listening; and horseback riding. The company is looking ahead to its third year, with a focus on anti-bullying and partnering with middle and high school counselors. Equus to Educate is located at 15933 Charter House Lane near Purcellville. Learn more at EquustoEducate.com.

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PM Pediatrics, the nation’s largest provider of pediatric urgent care, opened its newest location on Monday at 19800 Belmont Chase Drive in Ashburn. The new 4,360-square-foot office is the company’s 41st location in the U.S. and second in Northern Virginia. PM Pediatrics of Ashburn will be open noon to midnight Monday through Saturday and 10 a.m. to midnight on Sundays. The state-of-the-art practice is staffed by pediatric emergency specialists, including board-certified pediatric emergency physicians and pediatricians, and features an onsite digital X-ray and lab. Unlike traditional urgent care practices, PM Pediatrics treats only children and young adults. Learn more at pmpediatrics.com.

Pet owners and animal lovers alike are invited to vote at herovetawards. org until Aug. 8 for 2019’s top American Hero Ve t e r i n a r i a n and American Hero Veterinary Antonellis Nurse. According to the nomination, Antonellis is being considered because she is a role model in the field, with a passion for emergency critical care. She has served as a technician and assistant supervisor for over 10 years. In 2018, she was appointed as the Northern Virginia regional director of Virginia Association of LVTs. She was also appointed by ACVECCT as a mentor for those seeking to obtain their Veterinary Technician Specialist credential in Emergency Critical Care. Later in 2018, she joined Penn Foster as an adjunct instructor for their veterinary technician program. The winners will be flown to Los Angeles to be honored on Oct. 5 as part of the 9th annual American Humane Hero Dog Awards, sponsored by the Lois Pope LIFE Foundation and Zoetis Petcare. The Hero Dog Awards will air nationwide as a two-hour special on Hallmark Channel this fall.

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ic research and quick access to major healthcare hubs across the East Coast, we cannot imagine a better place to call home,” she said. “Loudoun has a world-class Icenhour tech workforce and a strong entrepreneurial culture, and I am very pleased to see one of our start-ups take this major step forward,” stated County Chairwoman Phyllis J. Randall (D-At Large). “We are very proud of Dr. Icenhour and her entire team. Aperiomics is enriching the lives of people across the nation and doing it right here from Loudoun County.”

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BY KATHARINE DEROSA Middleburg residents might be surprised by tentative plans to revamp Federal Street and increase the town population by a couple hundred residents. About 50 residents convened at the Hill School last Wednesday to learn about the town’s draft comprehensive plan, which the Planning Commission and Town Planner Will Moore have been working on with the Berkley Group since March 2017. Todd Gordon, the group’s planning director, gave an hour-long presentation on the draft’s 39 pages, outlining the town’s plans to redevelop Federal Street for mixed use development, Salamander Resort’s plans to build more than 100 new homes and the importance of residents’ involvement in the town and county’s comprehensive plan updates. Gordon’s main talking point on the draft plan, which looks forward two decades, centered on land use, with an emphasis on a potential $1.8 million Federal Street redevelopment to include the installation of sidewalks, crosswalks, lighting and green space. He referred to the street as, “the biggest opportunity for change in Middleburg.” The two-block streetscape plan could also pave the way for property owners to construct new buildings. Councilman Kevin Hazard said the plan would be a way for the town to get one step ahead of developers so that staff and residents aren’t surprised by any development plans later on. “We are going to control the process,” he said. Gordon also told residents that the town’s population could grow by a few hundred people if and when Salamander Resort builds 109 homes on 78 of its 340 acres, which would increase the number of housing units in town by 25 percent and increase population from about 850 to more than 1,000.

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Two Middleburg residents discuss tentative redevelopment plans for Federal Street, as outlined in the town’s draft comprehensive plan.

Those plans include the construction of 49 estate and village luxury homes, some of which could be up to 3,500 square feet in size on at least 10,000-square-foot lots, while others could be up to 2,500 square feet in size on at least 7,300-square-foot lots. Another 12 single-family homes and 48 attached multi-family units could be built in the resort’s planned 14-acre multi-use village, which could also feature up to 30,000 square feet of commercial space. That village, if constructed, would provide the town with a space for a new town hall per the resort’s proffer agreement with the town. While the town has already approved a preliminary subdivision layout for those plans, the resort has yet to submit a site plan. “We want people to know that this is coming,” Gordon said. In the coming years, another five previously approved homes could also be built in the town.

Gordon urged residents to stay involved in the approval process for the Loudoun County 2019 Comprehensive Plan and to keep their interests in mind when going to the polls this fall to elect new supervisors. “You are residents of Middleburg, but you are also citizens of Loudoun County—you also deserve a voice in that,” he said. Gordon also talked about sidewalk connectivity around town. One resident said that crossing Rt. 50 right now is difficult and that in the next decade there could be 80 percent more traffic on the highway. “It’s bad enough now— we won’t be able to cross the street,” he said. Moore added that while the town previously discussed adding a Route 50 bypass, residents have largely not supported the idea. Mayor Bridge Littleton noted that REDEVELOPMENT >> 22

Anytime Fitness to Open in Lovettsville BY PATRICK SZABO The Town of Lovettsville is increasing its nightlife—this time for residents looking to get in an early-morning or late-night workout. The Town Council last Thursday voted unanimously to approve a conditional use permit to allow Anytime Fitness to operate a new franchise all hours of the day in a stand-alone 4,856-squarefoot retail building in the Lovettsville Square commercial center. The gym needed the special approval because, under the regulations of the Town Center Commercial Core zoning district, it would have been limited to operating between the hours of 6 a.m. and midnight every day. “It’s not Most of the Time Fitness, it’s not Some of the Time Fitness, it’s Anytime Fitness, so they need to be open

and have that convenience to their customers and provide that flexibility,” said Town Planner Josh Bateman. NV Retail President Judd Bostian said the town has almost a “dire demand” for a gym and that it might open before the end of the year. “At the end of the day, it’s something that’s absolutely needed in that town—fitness is where it’s at nowadays,” he said. Bateman said town staff did not foresee any concerns with late-night noise, increased traffic or other nuisances and that the staff would install signs in the rear parking lot, which abuts the Lovettsville Town Center neighborhood, urging gym users to keep noise to a minimum when visiting the area. He noted that unlike customers of the 7-Eleven, which also operates 24/7, gym users will come and go less frequently and remain indoors when working out.

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Anytime Fitness will open its third Loudoun gym by the end of the year in the Lovettsville Square retail complex.

“This is a less intensive use by far compared to the 7-Eleven,” Bateman said. Jim Daly, the franchisee who will operate the Lovettsville gym, said that his Brunswick Anytime Fitness location ANYTIME FITNESS >> 22

HAMILTON Inboden Environmental Takes Over Hamilton’s Utility Operations The Town of Hamilton’s entire water and sewer staff resigned this week, prompting the town to strike a deal with Inboden Environmental Services to take control of its water and sewer operations beginning effective June 6. After a closed session last Thursday night, the Hamilton Town Council voted to contract with Inboden, the same company that operates the Town of Middleburg’s utility systems, to staff and operate those in Hamilton. “[It] looks like it will be a very good relationship,” said Mayor David Simpson. That decision follows the June 5 resignation of the town’s three utility staffers and one maintenance worker. Simpson said the employees left on good terms and that “it’s unfortunate, but it wasn’t done out of meanness.” Simpson said that before the town decided to move forward with Inboden, the Town of Purcellville was willing to provide Hamilton with a few of its own utility staff members until the town could hire new employees. “They were real good about helping us,” he said.

LOVETTSVILLE Town Selects 4 Consultants for Future Projects The Town Council last Thursday voted unanimously to select Volkert, J2 Engineers, CHA Consulting and Timmons Group as consultants to use for projects on an as-needed basis. Town staff recommended the four firms to the council for selection out of a pool of 16, all offering services to help with town projects, including the Broad Way Improvement Project and other architectural projects, utilities, park development, and transportation safety projects identified in the town’s operational needs and/or Capital Improvements Plan. Volkert and J2 Engineers will help with streetscape projects, CHA and Volkert will help with water and sewer support and Timmons will help with storm management and architectural support. Moving forward, Town Manager Rob Ritter will sign small task orders for projects that cost less than $25,000. Projects costing more than $25,000, such as projects to install an elevated water tank on the firehouse property and to expand the town office, will require Ritter to gain Town Council authorization. According to Project Manager Karin Fellers, the selection of the four firms will save the town TOWN NOTES >> 22

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Redevelopment << FROM 20 the county is not planning on installing a bypass and that it does not expect traffic along the highway to increase by more than 18 percent in the coming years. “What they’re planning to do is create feeder connections to the main arteries in the eastern part of the county,” he said. “The way they’re going to manage the volume is to have secondary roads that take some of the flow.” Another resident voiced her concerns about the adverse effects a bypass

Anytime Fitness << FROM 20 saw anywhere from 0 to 12 users between the hours of midnight and 6 a.m. during May. Daly also pointed out that gym members are allowed to bring in guests only during staffed hours, which typically run from about 9 a.m. to about 7 p.m. for most of the workweek. Bateman mentioned that there have yet to be any resident complaints about the 7-Eleven, which also operates around the clock. He further pointed out that the commercial center is well lit and will be safe for gym users. He said the Loudoun County Sheriff ’s Office concluded that locked vehicles in the parking lot near

could have on visitors to town. “A bypass is counterproductive if a large part of the revenue comes from tourism,” she said. Gordon also touched on the town’s utility use. He said that for a town of its size and age, the utility systems are in “very good condition”—with a water system running at 50 percent capacity and a sewer system running at 48 percent capacity. To get to this point in the comprehensive plan update process, the town held two community workshops and conducted an online survey, finding that a majority of residents want the town to focus on growth management and planning.

Residents can review the draft comprehensive plan at the town office or online at middleburgva.gov. The Planning Commission will hold a formal public hearing on the draft plan June 17 at Town Hall before it makes a recommendation to the Town Council on a final version.

the gym in the middle of the night are at “low risk for petty crimes” like theft and vandalism. Bateman said the arrival of Anytime Fitness in the Town Square was consistent with the comprehensive plan’s Town Land Use Plan, which designates the property as Town Center Commercial. In a town that former Mayor Bob Zoldos touted as “a dining destination with more great restaurants per capita than any other town in Virginia,” Councilman David Steadman said the gym’s opening would be an “added shift of change instead of just having more food.” “You can go eat and then run it off,” he said, jokingly. Currently, the nearest gym option for Lovettsville residents is the Brunswick Anytime Fitness four miles north across the Potomac River. This will be

the third Anytime Fitness location in Loudoun. The others are in Leesburg and Purcellville. Anytime Fitness will fill the last remaining vacant commercial space in the Lovettsville Square commercial center, which saw its first tenants open their doors in early 2018. The gym will accompany the six businesses currently operating in 13,000-square-feet of space along Town Square—Velocity Wings, Rasco NY Pizza, Palmercare Chiropractic, Salon Alure, MT Nails and Spa, Asian Bistro and Leesburg Sterling Family Practice. The Lovettsville Anytime Fitness will be one of more than 4,000 Anytime Fitness locations across the world and one of more than 2,400 in the U.S.

Katharine DeRosa is a senior at Broad Run High School working at Loudoun Now for her senior Capstone project. She will attend Virginia Commonwealth University in the fall and double major in economics and mass communications. Reporter Patrick Szabo contributed to this story.

[ TOWN NOTES ] << FROM 20 money and time in the future, since staff won’t need to carry out the procurement process for every project—something she said could take up to six months to complete. The report also notes that the town is “in no way obligated to use [one of the four consultants] for services.”

Town Seeking to Fill Planning Commission Vacancy The Lovettsville Town Council is accepting applications for a seat on the Planning Commission that Stacey Evans will vacate at the end of her term on June 30. Candidates must live in the town limits and be available for meetings on the first Wednesday of each month, as well as the occasional third Wednesday of any given month as needed and for work sessions on an as-needed basis. The term for the seat expires June 30, 2021. To apply, send a completed Application for Town Service, found at lovettsvilleva.gov, to clerk@lovettsvilleva.gov by Friday, June 14. For more information, call Town Manager Rob Ritter at 540822-5788.

DMV Visits Community Center Next Week The DMV2GO bus will visit the Lovettsville Community Center from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday, June 14. Residents will have the chance to visit the handicapped-accessible office-

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MIDDLEBURG End of School Year Pool Party on Saturday The Middleburg Community Center will host an End of School Year Pool Party from 4-7 p.m. Friday, June 7. The event, which is part of the Doc Saffer Summer Series, will kick off with pizza served in the picnic grounds from 4-5 p.m., followed by three hours of bounce house obstacles, music from a DJ, ice cream from the Moo Thru ice cream truck and free pool entry beginning at 5 p.m. For more information, go to middleburgcommunitycenter.com.

June Biz Buzz Next Tuesday The Middleburg Business and Professional Association will host its monthly Biz Buzz from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 11 at the Goodstone Inn & Restaurant. Biz Buzz is a monthly networking event on the second Tuesday of each month, except in January, for area business owners and professionals to meet up and network. The events provide local businesses with an opportunity to showcase their services and events in the Middleburg community. Admission is free for association members and $10 for all others. To RSVP, email info@visitmiddleburgva.com or go to facebook.com/ events/2137353129705422.

PURCELLVILLE Lifesize Cannons Baseball Cards on Display Around Town Purcellville’s Economic Development Advisory Committee is displaying handmade, wood pallet baseball cards around town to celebrate the Purcellville Can-

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Diabetes Support Group on Saturday The Town of Purcellville will hold its Popsicles in the Park event from 3-4 p.m. Saturday, June 8 at the Hamilton Community Park in Hamilton. The event is a support group for residents living with type 1 diabetes. It’s also open to their families and caretakers. There will be games, popsicles and fun activities. For more information, call the town at 540-338-7421 or email patriciat1dqueen@gmail.com.

ROUND HILL Local Disabled Brothers Gifted $10K Adaptive Bike Round Hill residents and twins Josh and Jake Fernando, who turned 10 last week, are getting a new $10,000 adaptive bike to keep up with their friends this summer thanks to community donations. A GoFundMe account set up by the twins’ older brother solicited the money from 61 donors from April to May, which was used to purchase an adaptive bicycle for them to use when out playing with their friends. According to the GoFundMe, Josh and Jake suffer from a non-curable and non-treatable degenerative genetic disease called Ataxia-Telangiectasia that causes progressive loss of muscle control, cancer and immune system problems. Donations can still be made and will go directly to the AT Children’s Project, which supports and coordinates biomedical research projects and scientific conferences and operates a clinical center that aims to find life-improving therapies and a cure for ataxia-telangiectasia. To donate, go to gofundme.com/1m1cy7k800.

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Woodstock in the Gap Friday, June 7, 5-10 p.m. and Saturday, June 8, 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Hillsboro Old Stone School, 37098 Charles Town Pike, Hillsboro Details: oldstoneschool.org

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Since she published her book, Meredith Battle has connected with dozens of descendants of displaced families, including the Corbin family of Corbin Hollow in what is now Shenandoah National Park.

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Loudoun Author Explores the Dark Side of a Regional Treasure BY JAN MERCKER For Loudoun author Meredith Battle, Virginia’s Shenandoah National Park has been a lifelong happy place. But she wasn’t afraid to tackle the dark side of the park’s history in her first novel, “Go Down the Mountain.” Battle’s literary debut, published in April, is based on the real-life displacement of hundreds of central Virginia families in the 1930s to make way for the development of Shenandoah National Park. And while the book is a fictional coming of age story, it’s resonating with descendants of the displaced. “I thought the most rewarding part would be to hold [the book] in my hands and see it for sale in a bookstore,” Battle said. “But the best part has been on social media hearing from people whose families were displaced. ... The fact that people are trusting me with their stories now is so wonderful.” Battle’s novel is based on actual events and involved extensive research, but it’s also a fictional adventure story, with a juicy storyline that includes murder, romance and an engaging heroine. Battle’s main character, Bee, is a teenage beauty whose father is killed in a snake handling accident, leaving Bee with her abusive mother and the prospect of being forced off the land her family had lived on for generations. Battle, who lives in Waterford with her husband and 10-year-old son, is a Fairfax County native who grew up

exploring Shenandoah National Park with her family. During a hike in the park years later, she came across the ruins of a homestead that inspired her to research and write the book. “I love the park and always have, and so it was tough to learn what had been done to the people who lived there in order to make this park that I’d enjoyed without thinking twice about them because I didn’t know their story,” Battle said. Battle delved into the backstories of families who were displaced, including hours of recorded interviews with displaced residents curated by James Madison University. The novel’s hero-

ine is sent to the Virginia State Colony for Epileptics and Feebleminded, a real institution that operated in Lynchburg in the first half of the 20th Century as part of the eugenics movement that attempted to isolate—and in some cases sterilize—Appalachian people who were considered culturally inferior. Battle, a former journalist and political consultant, says her research was rewarding, but creating her characters and fictional adventures was a highlight of the experience. “I loved imagining the characters and writing about them,” she said. “I had always wanted to write a novel, but this just sort of wrote itself because I felt so strongly that I wanted to get this story out.” Since the book’s publication this spring, Battle has connected online with descendants of the Shenandoah families, along with readers from across the country whose ancestors experienced similar displacements related to public projects. Battle is now in touch with organizers of the Blue Ridge Heritage Project, which is working to build monuments to displaced families in the affected Central Virginia counties, and will attend the annual homecoming event organized by descendants at the national park in October. Battle said most of the descendants she’s in touch with accept the park as a beloved resource but want to acknowlDOWN THE MOUNTAIN >> 27

Celebrate summer Hillsboro style with the two-day Woodstock in the Gap festival. The event kicks off with Dinner Under the Stars with author Marc Leepson on Friday evening. Saturday’s free events start with yoga on the green at 10 a.m., followed by a family fun fair at 2 p.m. and a concert from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. including Joey and the Waitress, The Band-Changed and Born Cross Eyed. Tickets for Friday’s dinner and talk are $50. All events Saturday are free.

MacDowell’s Jam on the Sand: Just South of Seven Saturday, June 8, 4-8 p.m. MacDowell Brew Kitchen, 202 South St. SE, Leesburg Details: macdowellsbrewkitchen. com Get your jam on with guitar-driven rock and R&B covers from the ’60s through today from this Leesburgbased band. No cover.

Tarara Summer Concert Series: Still Surfin’ Beach Boys Tribute Saturday, June 8, 6-9:30 p.m. Tarara Winery, 13648 Tarara Lane, Lucketts Details: tararaconcerts.com Summer is officially here, and there’s no better way to celebrate than ’60s surf rock favorites. Tickets are $20 in advance.

Acoustic on the Green: Emma Rowley Saturday, June 8, 7-8:30 p.m. Leesburg Town Green, 25 W. Market St., Leesburg Details: acousticonthegreen.com The anticipated summer concert series kicks off the 2019 season with Loudoun’s own country/pop rising star Emma Rowley. Concert is free and open to the public. Picnics are encouraged. No pets, smoking or alcoholic beverages.

LOCO CULTURE Leesburg First Friday Friday, June 7, 6-10 p.m. Downtown Leesburg Details: leesburgfirstfriday.com Enjoy gallery openings, including

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Breaux’s 22nd annual Cajun festival features live music from the Voodoo Blues and Dixie Power Trio, food vendors, craft vendors and children’s activities. Tickets are $20 for adults, $10 for youth 6 to 20 and free for children 5 and under.

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Details: library.loudoun.gov Top authors, including journalist Tom Rosenstiel and award-winning chef Edward Lee are featured guests at the inaugural Loudoun Book and Arts Festival, which also features chalk artists, demonstrations and vendors. Visit the website for a complete schedule.

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NIGHTLIFE Live Music: Butler with Maggie Miles and Teddy Chipouras Friday, June 7, 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Saturday, June 8, 7 a.m.-1 p.m. Evergreen Sportsplex, 19623 Evergreen Mills Road, Leesburg Details: teammathias.org/run Proceeds from the sixth annual Team Mathias run benefit the organization’s mission to help pediatric cancer families around the country and raise funds for research. Registration fee is $35 for adults, $12 for children 12 and under.

Trinity House Cafe, 101 E. Market St., Leesburg Details: trinityhousecafe.com Indie songwriter Nathan Bittner and his band Butler are joined by local favorites Maggie Miles and Teddy Chipouras. No cover.

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Literary LoCo has a new feather in its cap: the inaugural Loudoun Book and Arts Festival takes place Saturday, June 8 in Brambleton and will feature a full day of bestselling authors, music and art. The free, all-day event takes place in and around Brambleton Library with talks from nationally acclaimed and up-and-coming authors, interactive displays with local artists, live music and a book sale. Highlights include talks from chef Edward Lee, whose “Buttermilk Graffiti” explores the evolving story of American cuisine, and DC-based novelist Julie Langsdorf, whose novel “White Elephant” explores suburban drama.

Book and Arts Festival Author Talks at Brambleton Library: • Adam Nemett, “We Can Save Us All,” 10:30-11:30 a.m. • Robert Kurson, “Rocket Men,” 11:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m. • Taryn Noelle Kloeden, “Hex Breakers,” noon-1 p.m. • Sara Mansfield Taber, “Born Under an Assumed Name,” 12:30-1:30 p.m. • Tom Rosenstiel, “The Good Lie” and “Shining City,” 12:30-1:30 p.m. • Eugenia Kim, “The Kinship of Secrets,” 1:45-2:45 p.m. • Julie Langsdorf, “White Elephant,” 1:45-2:45 p.m. • Carrie Callaghan, author of “A Light of Her Own,” joins a panel discussion on women in the arts from 3-4 p.m.

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Celebrity chef Edward Lee is one of ten hot authors appearing at the inaugural Loudoun Book and Arts Festival June 8.

Book and Arts Festival Author Talks around Brambleton Town Center: • Douglas Grindle discusses his book “How We Won and Lost the War in Afghanistan” with a Q&A session including several Afghan War veterans from 3-4 p.m. at Lost Rhino Retreat. • James Beard Award-nominated chef Edward Lee, author of “Buttermilk Graffiti” will be interviewed by adventure traveler John Daum from 3:30-4:30 p.m. at AhSo Restaurant. The Loudoun Book and Arts Festival takes place Saturday, June 8 from 10 a.m to 5 p.m. at Brambleton Library, For more information, go to library.loudoun.gov/lbaf.

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Live Music: Justin Trawick and the Common Good B Chord Brewing Company, 34266 Williams Gap Road, Round Hill Details: bchordbrewing.com With an energetic mix of acoustic guitar, upright bass, fiddle, mandolin and pedal steel, the Common Good’s live performance plays fast and loose with the Americana genre. Tickets are $10 in advance.

Live Music: Cross Cut Saw Saturday, June 8, 6-9:30 p.m. Loudoun Brewing Company, 310 E. Market St., Leesburg

edge the dark side of its history. “I think their goal is just to see that people are remembered, that their sacrifices are remembered,” Battle said. “It is what it is. We have the park now, but let’s learn this story and remember them for it.” For Battle, who moved to Waterford three years ago after a string of moves for her husband’s career with the U.S. Air Force, writing “Go Down the Mountain” allowed her to reconnect with her home state while her military family was stationed in California. “‘Go Down the Mountain’ is a book I wrote about my home when I lived on the other side of the country and could

Meredith Battle kicks off a regional book tour with stops in Front Royal and Winchester this month and with readings in Shepherdstown, WV, and Frederick, MD, on tap later this summer. She’ll also give an author talk at JMU in September. “Go Down the Mountain” is available at Amazon.com. For more information, go to meredithbattle.com.

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Saturday, June 8, 6:30-9:30 p.m. Old Ox Brewery, 44652 Guilford Drive, Ashburn Details: oldoxbrewery.com Looking for something out of the ordinary for your Saturday night? CRAB Wrestling makes its Loudoun County debut with a night of hard-hitting action featuring Isaiah Frazier, Capitol Vices, Breaux Keller and other favorites. Tickets are $25 for front row seats, $20 for general admission.

Music on the Heights: 5J Barrow Saturday, June 8, 7:30 p.m. Music on the Heights, Broadlands Contact: musicontheheights@gmail.com The popular Music on the Heights house concert series is back with singersongwriters Eryn Murman and Jason Hite and their Greenwich Village-based folk/ rock sound. Suggested donation is $1520 with all proceeds going to the artists. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. and the listening room concert begins at 8 p.m. Contact the organizer for the address.

’80s Dance Night at Hidden Brook Saturday, June 8, 7-10 p.m. Hidden Brook Winery, 43301 Spinks Ferry Road, Lucketts Details: hiddenbrookwinery.com DJ Vine of the Rhyme will be playing ‘80s favorites including Queen, The Police and Duran Duran to get summer off to a rocking start. Food and wine will be available for sale.

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only go there in my mind,” she said. When her husband retired, Battle said she got to choose where they’d settle down—and returning to Virginia with their young son was a priority. Battle remembered trips to the Waterford Fair as a girl, and her family found a historic home in the village. “It’s been such a lifelong dream to write a novel, and since I was little, I wanted to live in Waterford,” Battle said. “Two lifelong dreams have come true.”

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Water woes << FROM 1 Now, some of the signatories are redacting their names from the application. According to Scott Fincham, the environmental program specialist with the county’s Department of General Services, three residents have done so thus far. Some residents are hoping that enough withdraw their names to reduce the number of signers to less than 60 percent of the total number of community residents—the county’s required minimum when considering such applications.

“A Challenging Situation” for Waterford Foundation One signer choosing to keep its name on the application is the Waterford Foundation, which owns 13 properties in the village—only four of which have their own water supplies. Stephanie Thompson, the foundation’s executive director, said that like many residents, the foundation needs water. “It could be positive or negative—there’s a lot of concerns on both sides,” she said. Nine of the foundation’s properties are either not hooked up to a water source or have a limited supply. One of those properties is The Corner Store, which is now home to the Corner Store Studio floral design shop. The building shares a well with a neighboring property, but Thompson said it still doesn’t get enough water for the

Comp plan << FROM 1 force to the motion beyond any other policy statement in the plan, which future boards can change. Several supervisors said they are targeting smaller single-family houses to provide more affordable homes in Loudoun. “What drives a price of a house is the price of the land, not the price of the building,” said board Vice Chairman Ralph M. Buona (R-Ashburn). “And it really comes down to that in the end, so if you can get the smaller lot types for single-family detached, theoretically you should be getting to more affordable houses with single-family detached.” Supervisor Matthew F. Letourneau (R-Dulles) said he envisioned “a modern version of a Sterling Park.”

Moving Back the Rural Boundary The county will expand the boundaries of the Transition Policy Area this year, however. That includes about a square mile west of Leesburg Executive Airport bounded by the town limits to the north, the Dulles Greenway to the east, Evergreen Mills Road to the west and Sycolin Creek to the south. It also includes more than 400 acres—just over half a square mile—of property to the west of Evergreen Mills Road near Red Hill Road. Today, the Transition Policy Area is about 36 square miles, about 7 percent of the county’s total area. Moving parcels from the Rural Policy Area to the Transition Policy Area generally means planning to allow higher

foundation to use the space to its fullest potential. Because of the absence of water on some of its properties, Thompson said the foundation can’t meet certain health department requirements, which means it can’t lease them out. “It’s a challenging situation for us to be in,” she said. “We don’t want to create division in the community [by keeping or removing the foundation’s name from the application].” Edmunds said it’s ironic that the foundation has fought for 75 years to preserve the historic character of the National Historic Landmark village, but that it has now signed an application requesting the county to look at installing a water system there—a water system he feels could welcome in development by providing developers with a consistent water supply. “I don’t understand why they don’t see it,” he said. Paschall said residents have identified up to 17 properties in the village that could be developed if the county were to install a water system there. He’s also concerned that a water system could adversely affect two perineal streams that run underneath Main Street, one of which runs directly under the historic Corner Store building.

Concerns Spark County Reassurance Supervisor Geary M. Higgins (R-Catoctin), who lives just outside the village, said that some of the concern stems from a lack of involvement among all village residents. “It appears from what I’ve heard that not everydensity development in the future, and also allows public water and sewer on that land. Supervisors argued that land is already surrounded by suburban development or policies. However, where the Planning Commission recommended both homes and light industrial development—often considered synonymous with data centers in Loudoun—supervisors have instead voted for a mix of duplexes, triplexes, and quadruplexes blending with single-family homes, and with 50 percent of the land preserved as open space. Buona also argued it would be necessary to allow new homes there to bring more affordable housing in Loudoun. “You can’t have housing affordability options if you don’t have some housing that’s not existing housing somewhere,” Buona said. “Existing houses are not going to go down in value unless our whole economy wipes out in this country.” But Supervisor Kristen C. Umstattd (D-Leesburg) said allowing more housing in the rural area of Leesburg would not answer Loudoun’s housing cost problem—instead resulting in yet more high-cost housing. “I think this is the beginning of the assault on the Rural Policy Area,” Umstattd said, arguing it would not produce more affordable homes. “It is going to add potentially as much as 30,000 vehicles trips a day on roads that are not equipped to handle that.” In another area, however, supervisors decided against moving rural land into the Transition Policy Area—specifically about 421 acres, about two-thirds of a square mile, between Evergreen Mills Road and Greene Mill Preserve south of Leesburg. Part of Willowsford Grant is

body has been a part of the process, and those who have been hearing about it from the outside have been concerned about what’s going on,” he said. Higgins said that some residents also are concerned about the boundary lines of a potential water service area that residents drew up when submitting the application—boundaries that include the properties of some residents who weren’t involved in the mapping process. Higgins also noted concern that if the county installs a water system in the village, it might be “overly burdensome” on residents if only a few of them are included. “That’s what public utilities are all about—to spread the cost out over a larger demographic so that no individual is buried by it,” he said. On May 7, the Waterford Citizens’ Association also voted to form a Water Committee to review the village’s water concerns and provide residents with more detailed information on the matter. Paschall said the committee’s work could prepare residents for a resubmission to the county in the next year or so. “That’s why we all at the citizens’ association meeting all voted to do that, so that maybe next year the application could work,” he said. Waterford Citizens’ Association President Christy Hertel said the organization “is not actively involved in the application or the water issue.” Fincham said it’s too early to address the details of what could happen if the county approves the village’s applica-

tion for a feasibility study. He said that if the county approves the application, which could happen as early as the end of June, the county would work not only with Loudoun Water, the agency that would manage the study, but also with the residents to develop a scope for the study that addresses Waterford’s needs and identifies potential solutions. For now, Fincham said the county is combing through Waterford’s application to ensure there’s enough evidence of water deficiency to move forward with a feasibility study. “We’re moving along really well on this one,” he said. The county is also handling a similar process in the village of Paeonian Springs. The village in 2017 submitted a Water and Wastewater Program application, seeking help with both water and sewer service. Fincham said Loudoun Water is now conducting that study and that county staff is hoping to have it wrapped up sometime this summer. The county also is working to help the village of Howardsville, where homes still lack running water. Dennis Cumbie, the division manager for the county’s Water and Environmental Programs, said the county in May located a site to install a wastewater system there and that staff is now working with Loudoun Water on the design. That project is not being done through the county’s Water and Wastewater Program, though.

in that area, and much of the land there is owned by the Willowsford developer. It is surrounded on all four sides by land with public water and sewer access—on three sides by the Transition Policy Area and by Greene Mill Preserve to the west, which also is served by public utilities. Buona said, “those people deserve to have utilities if they want them.” Letourneau hinted that the Board of Supervisors has also been privately discussing a public use for that land in the future but declined to elaborate. But a slim majority of supervisors voted to keep that land in the county’s Rural Policy Area, with Letourneau, Buona, and Supervisors Ron A. Meyer Jr. (R-Broad Run) and Suzanne M. Volpe (R-Algonkian) voting to move it. Letourneau pointed out that the vote, in fact, supported higher-density development—while the land was considered for one unit per 20 acres in the transition area, it is planned for one unit per three acres in rural area. “The reason is, when we provide water and sewer to this area, the next board will up-zone it,” said Supervisor Tony R. Buffington (R-Blue Ridge).

Supervisors on Saturday voted instead to plan for larger-lot neighborhoods, with one home per three acres, again with the requirement that half of the land be left open. Those properties are surrounded by densely populated subdivisions—such as South Riding— in one of Loudoun’s fastest-growing areas. The roads there see regular, serious congestion during rush hours. And Letourneau said after discussions with the state Department of Transportation, he doesn’t believe big changes will be coming there soon. The Loudoun County government, which routinely builds roads where the state government falls behind on its responsibilities, is limited in its ability to fix traffic jams in southeastern Loudoun. The county can only build inside its own borders—and the traffic jams near South Riding reach into Fairfax County, which has been unwilling to take on projects like widening Braddock Road. “The type of densities that were envisioned by the Planning Commission—albeit with transportation caveats—would just gridlock the area,” Letourneau said. The meetings marked the 100th and 101st meetings on the new comprehensive plan, according to Planning and Zoning Director Alaina Ray. The first public work session on the plan was Nov. 7, 2017. Supervisors had only two meetings left on their schedule, June 5 and June 15. Randall said an additional meeting before the scheduled June 20 adoption of the plan is likely.

Cutting Back In Southeast Loudoun A large swath of largely undeveloped land south of Braddock Road in southeastern Loudoun, reaching from Auburn Farm Parkway all the way to the Fairfax County border, also saw plans cut back. The Planning Commission had recommended neighborhoods with eight to 16 residential units per acre, with half of the land left open. Commissioners also recommended that area not be developed until infrastructure is in place to support it.

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NOTICE OF PRIMARY ELECTIONS June 11, 2019 By order of the Department of Elections of the Commonwealth of Virginia, a Republican Primary has been called for Member, Virginia Senate District 13. A Democratic Primary has been called for Member, Virginia Senate District 31, Member, Virginia Senate District 33, Member, House of Delegates District 87, Sheriff and Member, Board of Supervisor – Sterling District.

The polls – which are listed below – will open at 6:00 a.m. and close at 7:00 p.m. Officers of Election will take the name of any qualified voter who is in line at the polling place by 7:00 p.m. and all such voters will be permitted to vote. A Republican and Democratic Primary is being held in the following precincts within Virginia Senate District 13. Therefore, voters must select the primary (Republican or Democratic) they wish to vote in when checking in. 107 Little River, Little River Elementary School, 43464 Hyland Hills St., South Riding 108 Mercer, Mercer Middle School, 42149 Greenstone Dr., Aldie 112 Freedom, Freedom High School, 25450 Riding Center Dr., South Riding *114 Dulles South, Dulles South Multipurpose Center, 24950 Riding Center Dr., South Riding *118 Moorefield, National Recreation and Park Assn., 22377 Belmont Ridge Rd., Ashburn 119 Arcola, Arcola Elementary School, 41740 Tall Cedars Pkwy., Aldie 120 Lunsford, J. Michael Lunsford Middle School, 26020 Ticonderoga Rd., Chantilly 121 Town Hall, South Riding Town Hall, 43055 Center St., South Riding 122 Hutchison Farm, Hutchison Farm Elementary School, 42819 Center St., South Riding 123 Cardinal Ridge, Cardinal Ridge Elementary School, 26155 Bull Run Post Office Rd., Centreville 124 Liberty, Liberty Elementary School, 25491 Riding Center Dr., South Riding 126 Goshen Post, Goshen Post Elementary School, 24945 Lobo Dr., Aldie 301 Purcellville, Emerick Elementary School, 440 S. Nursery Ave., Purcellville 302 Round Hill, Round Hill Center, 20 High St., Round Hill 303 Hillsboro, Old Stone School, 37098 Charles Town Pike, Hillsboro 305 Philomont, Philomont Fire House, 36560 Jeb Stuart Rd., Philomont 310 Mountain View, Mountain View Elementary School, 36803 Allder School Rd., Purcellville 311 Round Hill Elementary, Round Hill Elementary School, 17115 Evening Star Dr., Round Hill 312 Briar Woods, Briar Woods High School, 22525 Belmont Ridge Rd., Ashburn 313 Pinebrook, Pinebrook Elementary School, 25480 Mindful Ct., Aldie 315 Firehouse, Philomont Fire House, 36560 Jeb Stuart Rd., Philomont 318 Madison’s Trust, Madison’s Trust Elementary School, 42380 Creighton Road, Ashburn 319 John Champe, John Champe High School, 41535 Sacred Mountain St, Aldie 322 Buffalo Trail, Buffalo Trail Elementary School, 42190 Seven Hills Drive, Aldie 401 West Lovettsville, Lovettsville Community Center, 57 E. Broad Way, Lovettsville 402 Waterford, Waterford Elementary School, 15513 Loyalty Rd., Waterford 403 Lucketts, Lucketts Community Center, 42361 Lucketts Rd., Lucketts 408 Evergreen, Evergreen Mill Elementary School, 491 Evergreen Mill Rd. SE, Leesburg 409 Clarkes Gap, Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 605 W. Market St., Leesburg 411 East Lovettsville, Lovettsville Elementary School, 49 S. Loudoun St., Lovettsville 416 Hamilton, Hamilton Baptist Church, 16 E. Colonial Hwy., Hamilton 421 Between the Hills, Between the Hills Community Center, 11762 Harpers Ferry Rd., Purcellville 422 Sycolin Creek, Sycolin Creek Elementary School, 21100 Evergreen Mills Rd., Leesburg *505 Cool Spring, Cool Spring Elementary School, 501 Tavistock Dr. SE, Leesburg 510 Heritage, Heritage High School, 520 Evergreen Mill Rd. SE, Leesburg 615 Hillside, Hillside Elementary School, 43000 Ellzey Dr., Ashburn 616 Eagle Ridge, Eagle Ridge Middle School, 42901 Waxpool Rd., Ashburn 620 Russell Branch, Ashburn Elementary School, 44062 Fincastle Dr., Ashburn 621 Dominion Trail, Dominion Trail Elementary School, 44045 Bruceton Mills Circle, Ashburn 623 Weller, Steuart W. Weller Elementary School, 20700 Marblehead Dr., Ashburn 625 Mill Run, Mill Run Elementary School, 42940 Ridgeway Dr., Ashburn 627 Ashbrook, Parks and Recreation Admin Building, 20145 Ashbrook Pl., Ashburn 808 Stone Bridge, Stone Bridge High School, 43100 Hay Rd., Ashburn 810 Cedar Lane, Cedar Lane Elementary School, 43700 Tolamac Dr., Ashburn 814 Newton-Lee, Newton-Lee Elementary School, 43335 Gloucester Pkwy., Ashburn 817 Sanders Corner, Sanders Corner Elementary School, 43100 Ashburn Farm Pkwy., Ashburn 818 Broad Run, Broad Run High School, 21670 Ashburn Rd., Ashburn 819 Heritage Church, Heritage Baptist Church, 21700 Shellhorn Rd., Ashburn 820 Belmont Station, Belmont Station Elementary School, 20235 Nightwatch St., Ashburn *Please note: Precincts with an asterisk are in both the 13th and 33rd Senate districts.

214 Sugarland North, Horizon Elementary School, 46665 Broadmore Dr., Sterling 215 Sugarland South, Meadowland Elementary School, 729 Sugarland Run Dr., Sterling 216 Lowes Island, Lowes Island Elementary School, 20755 Whitewater Dr., Sterling 217 South Bank, Potomac Baptist Church, 20747 Lowes Island Blvd., Sterling 218 University Center, GWU Exploration Hall, 20101 Academic Way, Ashburn 219 Galilee Church, Galilee Methodist Church, 45425 Winding Rd., Sterling 307 Middleburg, Middleburg Town Office, 10 W. Marshall St., Middleburg 308 St. Louis, Banneker Elementary School, 35231 Snake Hill Rd., St. Louis 309 Aldie, Aldie United Methodist Church, 39325, John Mosby Hwy., Aldie 314 Legacy, Legacy Elementary School, 22995 Minerva Dr., Ashburn 316 Creighton’s Corner, Creighton’s Corner Elementary School, 23171 Minerva Dr., Ashburn 320 Stone Hill, Stone Hill Middle School, 23415 Evergreen Ridge Drive, Ashburn 321 Brambleton Middle, Brambleton Middle School, 23070 Learning Circle, Ashburn 407 Harper Park, Harper Park Middle School, 701 Potomac Station Dr. NE, Leesburg 413 Tuscarora, Tuscarora High School, 801 N. King St., Leesburg 414 Red Rock, Red Rock Community Center, 43131 Lake Ridge Pl., Leesburg 420 River Creek, Harper Park Middle School, 701 Potomac Station Dr. NE, Leesburg 501 West Leesburg, Ida Lee Recreation Center, 60 Ida Lee Dr. NW, Leesburg 502 East Leesburg, Frances Hazel Reid Elementary School, 800 N. King St., Leesburg 503 Dry Mill, Loudoun County High School, 415 Dry Mill Rd. SW, Leesburg 504 Smarts Mill, Smarts Mill Middle School, 850 N. King St., Leesburg *505 Cool Spring, Cool Spring Elementary School, 501 Tavistock Dr. SE, Leesburg 506 Brandon Park, Douglass Community Center, 405 E. Market St., Leesburg 507 Greenway, J.L. Simpson Middle School, 490 Evergreen Mill Rd. SE, Leesburg 508 Balls Bluff, Balls Bluff Elementary School, 821 Battlefield Pkwy. NE, Leesburg 509 Tolbert, John W. Tolbert Jr. Elementary School, 691 Potomac Station Dr. NE, Leesburg 617 Oak Grove, Oak Grove Baptist Church, 22870 Dominion Ln., Sterling 619 Ridgetop, Loudoun County Office Building, 21641 Ridgetop Cir., Sterling 622 Farmwell Station, Farmwell Station Middle School, 44281 Gloucester Pkwy., Ashburn 626 Ashby Ponds, Great Oak Clubhouse, 44755 Audobon Sq., Ashburn 628 Moorefield Station, Moorefield Station Elementary School, 22325 Mooreview Pkwy., Ashburn 629 Discovery, Discovery Elementary School, 44020 Grace Bridge Dr., Ashburn 701 Sully, Sully Elementary School, 300 Circle Dr., Sterling 702 Park View, Park View High School, 400 W. Laurel Ave., Sterling 703 Rolling Ridge, Rolling Ridge Elementary School, 500 E. Frederick Dr., Sterling 705 Forest Grove, Forest Grove Elementary School, 46245 Forest Ridge Dr, Sterling 707 Claude Moore Park, Claude Moore Recreation Center, 46105 Loudoun Park Lane, Sterling 708 Seneca, Seneca Ridge Middle School, 98 Seneca Ridge Dr., Sterling 709 Mirror Ridge, Sugarland Elementary School, 65 Sugarland Run Dr., Sterling 710 Sterling, Sterling Middle School, 201 West Holly Ave., Sterling 813 Seldens Landing, Seldens Landing Elementary School, 43345 Coton Commons Dr., Leesburg 815 Belmont Ridge, Belmont Ridge Middle School, 19045 Upper Belmont Pl., Leesburg 822 Riverside, Riverside High School, 19019 Upper Belmont Pl., Leesburg

A Democratic Primary ONLY is being held in the following precincts:

*Please note: Precincts with an asterisk are in both the 13th and 33rd Senate districts.

*114 Dulles South, Dulles South Multipurpose Center, 24950 Riding Center Dr., South Riding *118 Moorefield, National Recreation and Park Assn., 22377 Belmont Ridge Rd., Ashburn 117 Carter, Rosa Lee Carter Elementary School, 43330 Loudoun Reserve Dr., Ashburn 125 Rock Ridge, Rock Ridge High School, 43460 Loudoun Reserve Dr., Ashburn 207 River Bend, River Bend Middle School, 46240 Algonkian Pkwy., Sterling 208 Algonkian, Algonkian Elementary School, 20196 Carter Ct., Sterling 209 Potomac Falls, Potomac Falls High School, 46400 Algonkian Pkwy, Sterling 210 Cascades, Potowmack Elementary School, 46465 Esterbrook Cir., Sterling 213 Countryside, Countryside Elementary School, 20624 Countryside Blvd., Sterling

The last day for in-person absentee voting is Saturday, June 8, 2019. The Leesburg absentee precinct, located at 750 Miller Dr. SE., Suite C, Leesburg 20175 (near the Leesburg Airport), is open 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday-Friday, Saturday, June 8, 2019, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Note: Satellite absentee locations (Cascades and Dulles South) are not open for this Primary Inquiries concerning the election and questions regarding registration status may be directed to the Loudoun County Office of Elections, 703-777-0380, located at 750 Miller Dr. SE. Suite C, Leesburg 20175. Please visit www.loudoun.gov/JunePrimary for additional information. On Tuesday, June 11, traffic delays may occur in the vicinity of John Champe, Riverside, and Tuscarora high schools between the hours of 6:00 a.m. and 11:30 a.m., as both graduation ceremonies and a primary election will be taking place at these schools. To access parking, voters should follow posted signs and graduation attendees should observe law enforcement direction. Authorized by: Judith A. Brown, Director of Elections Loudoun County Office of Elections 06/06/19

The Election will be held in Loudoun County on Tuesday, June 11, 2019.

June 6, 2019

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, June 25, 2019, at 6:00 p.m. to consider the following:

REQUEST FOR WITHDRAWAL OF LAND BELONGING TO THE NATIONAL TRUST FOR HISTORIC PRESERVATION IN THE UNITED STATES FROM THE OATLANDS AGRICULTURAL AND FORESTAL DISTRICT Pursuant to Virginia Code §15.2-4314 and the Oatlands Agricultural and Forestal District Ordinance, the National Trust for Historic Preservation in the United States, of 2600 Virginia Avenue, NW, Suite 1100, Washington, D.C., has submitted an application to withdraw a 250-acre parcel from the Oatlands Agricultural and Forestal District. The subject property is located on the east side of James Monroe Highway (Route 15), the south side of Gap Road (Route 651) and the north side of Little Oatlands Lane, in the Catoctin Election District. The subject property is more particularly described as PIN: 316-16-3498. The Oatlands Agricultural and Forestal District currently has a four-year period that will expire on April 5, 2023, and is subject to a subdivision minimum lot size of 50 acres. In accordance with Section 15.2-4307 of the Code of Virginia, the application(s) will be on file and open to public inspection at the Department of Planning and Zoning, 2nd Floor, County Government Center, 1 Harrison Street S.E., Leesburg, Virginia, Monday through Friday, 8:30 am until 4:30 pm or call (703) 777-0246. Documents also may be viewed and downloaded electronically 72 hours in advance of the public hearing at: www.loudoun.gov/pc (for Public Hearing documents, follow the link for Public Hearings Packet).

SPEX-2019-0001 ENTERPRISE AT GUILFORD STATION SOUTH

The area is governed by the policies of the Revised General Plan (Rural Policy Area, Leesburg Subarea), which designate this area for Rural Economy uses and Residential development at a recommended density of 1 dwelling unit per 20 acres.

SPEX-2019-0005 & SPMI-2019-0010 MILESTONE TOWER - COURAGE COURT (Special Exception & Minor Special Exception)

Milestone Tower Limited Partnership IV, of Reston, Virginia, has submitted an application for a Special Exception to permit a 137.75-foot Telecommunications Tower and associated ground equipment in the JLMA-20 (Joint Land Management Area-20) 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 5-618(C)(2). The modification of the Additional Regulations applicable to the proposed telecommunications tower use is authorized by Minor Special Exception under Section 5-600, Additional Regulations for Specific Uses, pursuant to which the Applicant requests the following Zoning Ordinance modification(s):

ZONING ORDINANCE SECTION

PROPOSED MODIFICATION

§5- 618(C)(3)(h), Telecommunications Use and/or Structures, Telecommunications Towers, Telecommunications Towers, General Performance Criteria.

Permit lights on a telecommunications tower.

The modification of the buffering and screening requirements applicable to the proposed Special Exception uses is authorized as part of an approved action of a Special Exception under Section 5-1403(C), pursuant to which the Applicant also requests the following Zoning Ordinance modification(s):

ZONING ORDINANCE SECTION

PROPOSED MODIFICATION

§5-1407(A), Buffering and Screening, Buffer Yard and Screening Requirements, Location

Permit buffering and screening to be located adjacent to the proposed equipment compound in lieu of being located along the perimeter of a lot or parcel.

(Special Exception)

Old Sterling LLC, of Bethesda, Maryland, has submitted an application for a Special Exception to modify the conditions of approval and Special Exception Plat associated with SPEX-20170004, Guilford Station South, which currently govern the subject property in order to allow an additional building envelope for an Automobile Sales and Service use in the C-1 (Commercial-1) zoning district. This application is subject to the 1972 Zoning Ordinance, and the proposed use is listed as a Special Exception use permissible by the Board of Zoning Appeals upon favorable recommendation by the Planning Commission under Article 4, Schedule of District Regulations for the C-1 zoning district. The subject property is located within the Route 28 Taxing District and 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 6.4 acres in size and is located in the northwest quadrant of the Sully Road (Route 28) and West Church Road (Route 625) interchange in the Sterling Election District. The subject property is more particularly described as follows:

The subject property is located partially within the AI (Airport Impact) Overlay District, between the Ldn 60-65, and outside of but within one (1) mile of the Ldn 60, aircraft noise contours for the Leesburg Executive Airport, partially within the FOD (Floodplain Overlay District), and partially within the QN (Quarry Notification) Overlay District - Luck Note Area. The area of the Commission Permit and Special Exception is an approximately 0.47 acre portion of an approximately 646 acres parcel and is located on the east side of Sycolin Road (Route 625/643), on the south side of the Town of Leesburg, and on the west side of the Goose Creek in the Catoctin Election District. The subject property is more particularly described as follows:

PROPERTY ADDRESS 16632, 16605, 16550; 16600; 16595, 16591 16650 & 16615 Courage Court, Leesburg, Virginia.

PROPERTY ADDRESS

42055 Gourley Transit Drive, Leesburg Virginia.

044-40-6864

22000, 22035 & 22065 Railcar Drive, Sterling, Virginia

42214 Greenfield Mill Drive, Leesburg, Virginia.

044-40-0952

N/A

19788 Horserun Drive, Leesburg, Virginia. 42031, 42075, 41904, 41975, 42035, 42000, 42000, 42020 &

The area is governed by the policies of the Revised General Plan (Suburban Policy Area (Sterling Community) and the Route 28 Corridor Plan), the Countywide Retail Plan, the Countywide Transportation Plan, and the Bicycle and Pedestrian Mobility Master Plan, which designate this area for Route 28 Core uses at a recommended Floor Area Ratio (FAR) of 0.6 to 1.0.

191-16-9866

42010 Loudoun Center Place Leesburg Virginia. 42075 & 42095 Loudoun United Drive Leesburg, Virginia. 16451, 16445, 19520, 16480, 16501 & 16450 Meadowview Court, Leesburg, Virginia.

CMPT-2019-0002 & SPEX-2019-0006 INVISIBLE TOWERS - MORVEN PARK

19730 Sycolin Road, Leesburg, Virginia. 42225 Adoption Drive, Leesburg, Virginia.

(Commission Permit & Special Exception)

42152 & 42405 Claudia Drive, Leesburg, Virginia.

Invisible Towers LLC, of Waterford, Virginia, has submitted applications for the following: 1) A Commission approval to permit a 135-foot Telecommunications Monopole and associated ground equipment in the AR-1 (Agricultural Rural-1) zoning district; and 2) A Special Exception to permit a 135-foot Telecommunications Monopole in the AR-1 zoning district. These applications are subject to the Revised 1993 Zoning Ordinance and the proposed use is listed as a Special Exception use under Section 2-102 and requires a Commission Permit in accordance with Section 6-1101. The subject property is located partially within the MDOD (Mountainside Development Overlay District), partially within the LOD (Limestone Overlay District), and partially within the FOD (Floodplain Overlay District). The Commission Permit and Special Exception area is approximately 0.55 acre portion of an approximately 932.43 acre parcel that is located on the north side of Old Waterford Road (Route 698), on the south side of Tutt Lane (Route 740), and on the west side of James Monroe Highway (Route 15) in the Catoctin Election District. The subject property is more particularly described as follows:

19737 Union Church Drive, Leesburg, Virginia.

The area is currently governed by the policies of the Revised General Plan (Leesburg Joint Land Management Area (JLMA)) and the 2010 Countywide Transportation Plan, which designate this area for Business and Keynote Employment uses at a recommended Floor Area Ratio (FAR) of 0.40 to 1.0.

PROPERTY ADDRESS 41576, 41579, 41580, 41584, 41588, 41592, 41600, 41661 &

228-17-9141

41664 Sunday Morning Lane, Leesburg, Virginia. 17638 Old Waterford Road, Leesburg, Virginia. 17170, 17171, 17189, 17195, 17263, 17269, 17339 & 17349 Southern Planter Lane, Leesburg, Virginia.

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Legal Notices

ZONING ORDINANCE SECTION

PROPOSED MODIFICATION

§3-707(B), R-24 Multifamily Residential, Building Requirements, Building Height.

Increase the maximum building height from 45 feet to 55

§3-706(C) R-24 Multifamily Residential, Lot Requirements, Yards.

feet without any additional building setbacks within the R-24 zoning district.

Eliminate the existing front, side and rear yard requirements and replace with alternative requirements: 1) No building façade will be closer than 20 feet to the center line of a travelway; 2) Building facades with no intervening vehicle travelways, will have a minimum separation of 35 feet; and 3) No building façade will be closer than 25 feet to a property line.

The subject property is approximately 9.89 acres in size and is located southeast of Ashbrook Place (Route 3002) on the northeast side of Russell Branch Parkway Route 1061) in the Broad Run Election District. The subject property is more particularly described as PIN: 057-17-9376. The area is governed by the policies of the Revised General Plan (Suburban Policy Area (Ashburn Community)) and the Route 28 Corridor Plan, which designate this area for Keynote Employment and Business uses at a recommended Floor Area Ratio (FAR) of 0.4 to 1.0. ZMAP-2018-0005, ZMAP-2018-0006, ZCPA-2018-0005 SPMI-2018-0011 & ZMOD-2018-0018 ONE LOUDOUN (Zoning Map Amendment Plan & Zoning Concept Plan Amendment) (Minor Special Exception & Zoning Modifications) One Loudoun Holdings, LLC, and One Loudoun Neighborhood Association, Inc., of McLean, Virginia, have submitted applications for the following: 1) To rezone approximately 10.10 acres from the PD-SA (Planned Development-Special Activity) zoning district under the Revised 1993 Zoning Ordinance to the PD-TC (Planned Development – Town Center) zoning district under the Revised 1993 Zoning Ordinance in order to permit an additional 620,000 square feet of nonresidential development; 2) To rezone approximately 13.39 acres from the PD-SA zoning district under the Revised 1993 Zoning Ordinance to the PD-OP (Planned Development-Office Park) zoning district under the Revised 1993 Zoning Ordinance and designate it as open space with no change in density; 3) To rezone 2.81 acres from PD-CC(CC) (Planned Development – Commercial Center, Community Center) zoning district under the Revised 1993 Zoning Ordinance to the R-16 (Townhouse/Multifamily Residential) zoning district under the Revised 1993 Zoning Ordinance in order to develop 27 single-family attached dwelling units at a density of 9.61 units per acre; 4) To rezone 16.29 acres from the PD-OP zoning district under the Revised 1993 Zoning Ordinance to the PD-TC zoning district under the Revised 1993 Zoning Ordinance and designate it as open space with no change in density; 5) To amend the concept development plan and amend the proffers approved with ZMAP 2005-0008, One Loudoun; ZMAP 2012-0016, One Loudoun; ZMAP 2013-0009, One Loudoun; ZCPA 2008-0003, One Loudoun; ZCPA 20120012, One Loudoun; ZCPA 2013-0006, One Loudoun, ZMAP 2015-0007, One Loudoun; and ZCPA-2015-0013, One Loudoun, in order to: a) increase the non-residential development density by 320,00 square feet for a total of 620,000 square feet of nonresidential development density on Land Bays A-1, A-2, A-3, and A-5, respectively, in the PD-TC zoning district; b) increase the area of open space parcel O-3 by approximately 13.5 acres in the PD-OP zoning district; c) eliminate agriculture, horticulture, forestry or fishery uses as prohibited uses and add crematorium and automobile services station as to the list of prohibited uses in the PD-TC zoning district; d) eliminate agriculture, horticulture, forestry or fishery uses, telecommunications monopoles, golf courses, and utility substation, distribution uses as prohibited uses in the PD-IP zoning district; e) develop an additional 27 single family attached units in the proposed R-16 zoning district; f) eliminate the Special Activity definitions and designated area from the Land Use Plan of the Concept Development Plan; g) add a restriction that no total residential units in Land Bays A-1, A-2, and A-3 shall be within 100 feet of Atwater Drive; h) eliminate references to the stadium uses and guidelines; and 4) A Minor Special Exception to permit a 25,000 square foot craft beverage manufacturing use in the PD-IP zoning district. These applications are subject to the Revised 1993 Zoning Ordinance, and the proposed use is listed as a Minor Special Exception use under Section 4-504, pursuant to Section 4-504(NN) and Section 5-668. The Applicant also requests the following Zoning Ordinance modification(s):

PROPOSED MODIFICATION

§1-205(A), Interpretation of Ordinance, Limitations and Methods for Permit access to single family attached units from private Measurements of Lots, Yards and Related streets if the streets also serve non-residential units. Terms, Lot Access Requirements. §3-606(C)(3)(a), R-16 Townhouse/ Multifamily Residential, Lot Requirements, Yards, Traditional Design Option for Single Family Attached, Front.

Reduce the minimum front yard to 10 feet in the R-16 zoning district.

§3-606(C)(3)(b), R-16 Townhouse Multifamily Residential, Lot Requirements, Reduce the minimum side yard to from 8 feet to 5 feet for Yards, Traditional Design Option for Single end units in the R-16 zoning district. Family Attached, Side. §3-606(C)(3)(c), R-16 Townhouse/ Multifamily Residential, Lot Requirements, Reduce the minimum rear yard from 25 feet to 15 feet in Yards, Traditional Design Option for Single the R-16 zoning district. Family Attached, Rear. §3-607(B)(1), R-16 Townhouse/ Multifamily Residential, Building Requirements Building Height, Single Family Attached.

Increase the maximum height for single family attached dwelling units from 45 feet to 50 feet in the R-16 zoning district.

§3-610, R-16 Townhouse/Multifamily Residential, Development Setback and Access from Major Roads.

Permit access to single family attached units from private streets if the streets also serve non-residential units.

§4-805(B)(3)(b), PD-TC Planned Reduce the required minimum side yard from 10 feet to 5 Development – Town Center, Lot feet for a nonresidential use abutting a lot used or planned Requirements, Town Center Fringe, Yards, for single-family attached dwellings or single-family Side. detached dwellings in the PD-TC zoning district. §4-806(B)(2)(a), PD-TC Planned Development – Town Center, Building Requirements, Town Center Fringe, Maximum Height.

Increase the maximum building height to 175 feet without the need for additional setbacks in the PD-TC zoning district.

§4-808(A)(4), PD-TC Planned Development – Town Center, Land Use Arrangement, Generally.

Reduce the minimum requirement of the total gross floor area within the district for civic uses from 3% to 2%.

§4-808(A)(8), PD-TC Planned Development – Town Center, Land Use Arrangement, Generally.

Reduce the minimum walkway width of a continuous sidewalk from 9 feet to 5 feet in the Planned DevelopmentTown Center Fringe.

§4-808(C)(1), PD-TC Planned Development – Town Center, Land Use Arrangement, Town Center Fringe.

Permit the maximum 1,600 feet perimeter distance of a full block in in the Town Center Fringe to 3,400 feet Land Bay A-2 to 2,800 feet in Land BayA-1 and increased for all other blocks in the Town Center fringe to between 2,000 feet and 2,800 feet, all without the requiring a throughblock pedestrian linkage.

§5-1406(E)(4)(b), Buffering and Reduce the required Type 5 buffer yard for property that Screening, Determination of Buffer Yard adjoins Route 7 between Broad Run and the east corporate Requirements, Special Situations. limit of Leesburg to a Type 3 buffer yard along Route 7. The subject property is located within the AI (Airport Impact) Overlay District, between the Ldn 60-65, and outside of but within one (1) mile of the Ldn 60, aircraft noise contours, and partially within the FOD (Floodplain Overlay District). The subject property is located in the southwest quadrant of the Harry Byrd Highway (Route 7) and Loudoun County Parkway (Route 607) interchange, and north of Gloucester Parkway (Route 2150), in the Broad Run Election District. The subject property is more particularly described as follows:

PROPERTY ADDRESS

057-20-1127

20296, 20304 & 20312 Exchange Street, Ashburn, Virginia

057-38-6693

N/A

057-29-5356

N/A

057-29-2150

N/A

057-19-4669

N/A

057-29-6579

N/A

057-18-9133

20450 Savin Hill Drive, Ashburn, Virginia

058-20-9286

N/A

058-20-6677

N/A

057-38-7340

N/A

057-10-2470

44732 Endicott Drive, Ashburn, Virginia

057-10-3972

N/A

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DMM Ashbrook LLC., of Ashburn, Virginia, has submitted an application to rezone approximately 9.89 acres from the PD-IP (Planned Development–Industrial Park) zoning district under the Revised 1993 Loudoun County Zoning Ordinance to the R-24 (Multifamily Residential) zoning district under the Revised 1993 Loudoun County Zoning Ordinance in order to develop 237 multifamily residential dwelling units at a density of approximately 24 dwelling units per acre. The subject property is located within the AI (Airport Impact) Overlay District, outside of but within one (1) mile of the Ldn 60 aircraft noise contour. The Applicant also requests the following Zoning Ordinance modification(s):

ZONING ORDINANCE SECTION

June 6, 2019

ZMAP-2018-0004 & ZMOD-2018-0034 ASHBROOK RESIDENTIAL (Zoning Map Amendment Petition & Zoning Ordinance Modification)

June 6, 2019

Legal Notices The area is governed by the policies of the Revised General Plan (Suburban Policy Area (Ashburn Community)) and the 2010 Countywide Transportation Plan, which designate this area for Keynote Employment uses and Business uses at a recommend Floor Area Ratio (FAR) of up to 1.0.

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.

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 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.

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 703-7770246 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

OFFICIAL VOTING INFORMATION JUNE 11, 2019 REPUBLICAN PRIMARY for Virginia Senate District 13 ONLY (49 precincts) AND DEMOCRATIC PRIMARY for Virginia Senate District 31, Virginia Senate District 33, Virginia House District 87, Sheriff and Sterling District Supervisor FINAL DAY TO APPLY FOR AN ABSENTEE BALLOT By Mail/Online - Tuesday, June 4, 2019, by 5 p.m. In Person – Saturday, June 8, 2019, by 5 p.m. The Voter Registration Office located at 750 Miller Drive, SE, Suite C, Leesburg, Virginia is open Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. and will also be open on Saturday, June 8, 2019 from 8:30 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. for absentee voting. Anyone needing to vote an absentee ballot by mail must submit their completed Absentee Ballot Application by close of business on Tuesday, June 4, 2019. Completed applications can be submitted by mail, fax, e-mail or online – www.elections.virginia.gov. Notice to voters using US mail service: the USPS delivery standards changed so that First Class delivery went from 1-3 days to 2-5 days and Standard delivery is now 2-9 days. Please take this into consideration if you are voting by mail. All marked ballots must be received by 7 p.m. on Election Day to be counted. Anyone who will be away at school, out of town on Election Day on business, personal business or vacation is eligible to apply for an absentee ballot. Anyone with a physical disability or illness or is the caregiver of someone who has a disability or illness may apply for an absentee ballot. Anyone whom will be working and commuting to and from home for 11 or more hours between 6 a.m. and 7 p.m. can also vote by absentee ballot. Please feel free to give us a call at 703 777-0380 if you have any questions about absentee voting. Judith A. Brown, General Registrar 750 Miller Drive, SE, Suite C Leesburg, VA 20175-8916 703 777-0380 703 777-0622 FAX Email: vote@loudoun.gov Website: www.loudoun.gov/JunePrimary

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 06/06/19 & 06/13/19

TOWN OF LEESBURG NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

TO CONSIDER AMENDMENTS TO TOWN PLAN CHAPTERS 3, 6, 9, AND 10 REGARDING PROFFERS FOR DEVELOPMENTS CONTAINING A RESIDENTIAL COMPONENT Pursuant to Sections 15.2-1427, 15.2-2204, 15.2-2205 and 15.2-2285 of the Code of Virginia, 1950, as amended, the LEESBURG PLANNING COMMISSION will hold a public hearing on THURSDAY, JUNE 20, 2019 at 7:00 p.m. in the Town Council Chambers, 25 W. Market Street, Leesburg VA 20176 to consider the following amendments to the Town Plan: 1. 1. Chapter 2 (Natural Resources), Natural Resources Policy Implementation: Revise language to Objective 10.b. distinguishing commercial and small area comprehensive plan. 2. Chapter 3 (Parks and Recreation), General Objectives: Revise language to Objective 10.b. distinguishing commercial and small area comprehensive plan. 3. Chapter 6 (Land Use), General Objectives: Revise language to Objective 4.b. distinguishing commercial and small area comprehensive plan, and add new language to Objective 4.c. to add qualifying small area comprehensive plan. 4. Chapter 9 (Transportation), Objectives: Revise language to Objective 7.a. distinguishing commercial and small area comprehensive plan with respect to proffers, and Objective 7.b. distinguishing commercial and small area comprehensive plan with respect to proffers. 5. Chapter 10 (Community Facilities and Services), Objectives: Revise language to Objective 3.c. distinguishing commercial and small area comprehensive plan with respect to proffer guidelines. Copies and additional information regarding these proposed amendments to the Town Plan are available at the Department of Planning & Zoning located on the 2nd floor of Leesburg Town Hall, 25 W. Market Street, Leesburg VA 20176 during normal business hours (Mon.Fri., 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.), or by contacting Brian Boucher, Deputy Director, via email at bboucher@leesburgva.gov, or via telephone at 703-771-2774. This Town Plan amendment application is identified as case number TLTA-2019-0001. At this hearing all persons desiring to express their views concerning these matters will be heard. Persons requiring special accommodations should contact the Clerk to the Commission at (703) 771-2434, three days in advance of the meeting. For TTY/TDD service, use the Virginia Relay Center by dialing 711. 06/06/19 & 06/13/19

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Legal Notices The LOUDOUN COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS will hold a public hearing in the Board of Supervisors’ Meeting Room, County Government Center, 1 Harrison Street, S.E., Leesburg, Virginia, at 6:00 p.m. on WEDNESDAY, June 12, 2019, in order to consider:

Pursuant to Virginia Code §15.2-2303.2.C., the Board of Supervisors shall consider utilization of cash payments proffered and received from the developer of ZMAP-2003-0007, Graham Flynn Biggers (Proffer IV.C.1), to fund the design, right-of-way acquisition, and construction of a section of Northstar Boulevard (Route 659 Relocated) from Shreveport Drive (Route 621 Relocated) to Route 50 (the “Project”). The original purpose of the cash payment pursuant to Proffer IV.C.1 was for the construction of the East-West Connector, a regional roadway connecting Route 659 Relocated to Loudoun County Parkway. Because the East-West Connector, now known as Shreveport Drive (Route 621 Relocated), was constructed already by the developer of Brambleton between Evergreen Mills Road (Route 621) and Loudoun County Parkway (Route 607), the functional purpose for which the proffer contribution originally was made no longer exists. The amount of the cash payment pursuant to Proffer IV.C.1 was $5,094 per residential unit, and the current balance is $976,550.91. The estimated total cost of the Project is $56,641,000, and the Project is included in the Amended FY 2019 – FY 2024 Capital Improvement Program. A map indicating the location of the Project may be examined in the Department of Transportation and Capital Infrastructure, 101 Blue Seal Drive, Suite 102, Leesburg, Virginia 20177, from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday or call 703-737-8624. Documents also may be viewed and downloaded electronically 72 hours in advance of the public hearing at: www. loudoun.gov/bosdocuments (for Public Hearing documents, follow the link for “Board of Supervisors Business Meetings, Public Hearings and Special Meetings”).

PROPOSED ESTABLISHMENT OF THE SUGARLAND RUN RESIDENTIAL PERMIT PARKING DISTRICT Sections of North Midland Avenue (Route 1717), South Midland Avenue (Route 1717), Farmington Lane (Route 1718), Farmington Terrace (Route 1719), Farmington Court (Route 1720), Hopeland Court (Route 1722), and Hopeland Lane (Route 1721) Pursuant to Virginia Code §15.2-1427, Section. 490.04 of the Codified Ordinances of Loudoun County, and the receipt of a petition representing the required number of eligible addresses, the Board of Supervisors gives notice of its intention to propose for passage an ordinance establishing a new Residential Permit Parking District, to be known as the “Sugarland Run Parking District”, along sections of North Midland Avenue (Route 1717), South Midland Avenue (Route 1717), Farmington Lane (Route 1718), Farmington Terrace (Route 1719), Farmington Court (Route 1720), Hopeland Court (Route 1722), and Hopeland Lane (Route 1721), public road right-of-ways located in the Algonkian and Sterling Election Districts. The public road right-ofways proposed for inclusion within the Parking District are not primary highways and are not located within an incorporated area of the County. Within the Parking District, on-street parking during specified hours and days shall be permitted only upon display of a valid parking permit or visitor pass. Vehicles parked in violation of the Parking District’s restrictions may be subject to towing at the owner’s expense, and the owners of such vehicles shall be subject to fines. The Sugarland Run Parking District shall be designated on an Official Residential Permit Parking Map and shall be physically identified by the County with signs. A complete copy of the full text of the above-referenced proposed Ordinance establishing, and the Official Residential Permit Parking Map for, the Sugarland Run Parking District, are on file and available for public inspection in the Office of the County Administrator, County Government Center, 1 Harrison Street, S.E., 5th Floor, Leesburg, Virginia, between 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, or call 703-777-0200. Documents also may be viewed and downloaded electronically 72 hours in advance of the public hearing at: www.loudoun.gov/bosdocuments (for Public Hearing documents, follow the link for “Board of Supervisors Business Meetings, Public Hearings and Special Meetings”).

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 3 proposed PD-H Entrance Signs. The subject property comprises 3 separate parcels that are being developed pursuant to ZMAP-1988-0027, Ashburn Center, in the PD-H4 (Planned Development – Housing) 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 first parcel is located within the Airport Impact (AI) Overlay District, outside of but within one (1) mile of the Ldn 60 aircraft noise contour, is located partially within the FOD (Floodplain Overlay District), is approximately 4.23 acres in size, is located within the southwest corner of the intersection of Michener Drive (Route 2058), Ashburn Village Boulevard (Route 2020), and Pipeline Plaza, in the Ashburn Election District, and is more particularly described as PIN: 087-18-0397. The second parcel is located within the Airport Impact (AI) Overlay District, outside of but within one (1) mile of the Ldn 60 aircraft noise contour, is approximately 0.63 acre in size, is located within the northern corner of the intersection of Faulkner Parkway (Route 640), Catton Place (Route 2925), and Hemingway Drive (Route 2090), in the Ashburn Election District, and is more particularly described as PIN: 088-45-8052. The third parcel is located within the Airport Impact (AI) Overlay District, outside of but within one (1) mile of the Ldn 60 aircraft noise contour, is approximately 1.61 acres in size, is located within the southeastern corner of the intersection of Faulkner Parkway (Route 640) and Ashburn Road (Route 641), in the Ashburn Election District, and is more particularly described as PIN: 119-40-9577. The area is governed by the policies of the Revised General Plan (Suburban Policy

SPMI-2019-0002 WINNIE THE POOH HOME DAYCARE (Minor Special Exception)

Neda Yekta of Ashburn, Virginia, has submitted an application for Minor Special Exception to permit a child care home in the PD-H4 (Planned Development – Housing), administered as R-8 (Single Family Residential), zoning district. This application is subject to the Revised 1993 Zoning Ordinance, and the proposed use is listed as a Permitted use under Section 3-503 and requires Minor Special Exception approval by the Board of Supervisors pursuant to Section 5-609(A)(6). The subject property is located within the Airport Impact (AI) Overlay District, between the Ldn 60-Ldn 65 aircraft noise contours. The subject property is approximately 0.048 acre in size and is located north of Shreveport Drive, east of Northstar Boulevard (Route 3171), and west of Belmont Ridge Road (Route 659), at 23539 Epperson Square, Ashburn, Virginia, in the Blue Ridge Election District. The subject property is more particularly described as PIN: 201-19-8707. The area is governed by the policies of the Revised General Plan (Suburban Policy Area (Dulles Community)) which designate this area for Residential uses.

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, and is located partially within the FOD (Floodplain Overlay District). 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 within 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.

SPMI-2018-0017 BROADLANDS COMPREHENSIVE SIGN PLAN (Minor Special Exception)

Broadlands Commercial Development, LLC, of Fairfax, Virginia, has submitted an application to add a sign category to the approved Comprehensive Sign Package, ZMOD-2005-0010, Broadlands Commercial Comprehensive Sign Plan, in order to accommodate signage for automotive service stations and convenience stores, gas pump canopies and directional signage. The subject property comprises 2 separate parcels. The first parcel is being developed pursuant to ZCPA-1997-0004, Broadlands, in the PD-H3 (Planned Development – Housing), administered as PD-OP (Planned Development – Office Park), zoning district under the Revised 1993 Zoning Ordinance. The second parcel is being developed pursuant to ZCPA-2015-0010, Broadlands South 204, 206, 208, and 94, in the PD-H4 (Planned Development – Housing), administered as PD-CC-CC (Planned Development –Commercial Center – Community Center), 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) certain minor revisions to approved Comprehensive Sign Packages may be requested in accordance with the procedures for a Minor Special Exception. The first parcel is approximately 2.64 acres in size, is located on the west side of Claiborne Parkway (Route 901) and the south side of the Dulles Greenway (Route 267), at 43101 Van Metre Drive, Ashburn, Virginia, in the Ashburn Election District, and is more particularly described as PIN: 118-45-9717. The second parcel is located partially within the FOD (Floodplain Overlay District), is approximately 10.63 acres in size, is located on the west side of Mooreview Parkway (Route 2298), on the south side of Demott Drive (Route 2070), and on the north side of Wynridge Drive (Route 2394), at 43300, 43315, and 43331 Southern Walk Plaza, Ashburn, Virginia, in the Broad Run Election District, and is more particularly described as PIN: 119-18-1184. The area is governed by the policies of the Revised General Plan (Suburban Policy Area (Ashburn Community)) and the Countywide Retail Plan Amendment, which designate this area for Business uses.

SPMI-2019-0001 POLAND AGRICULTURAL STRUCTURE (Minor Special Exception)

Dan and Terri Poland, of Leesburg, Virginia, have submitted an application for a Minor Special Exception to modify the Additional Regulations of Section 5-627 of the Revised 1993 Zoning Ordinance regarding Agriculture Support Uses (Direct Association with Agriculture, Horticulture or Animal Husbandry) in order to reduce the required setback for a proposed 17,964 square-foot private agriculture structure in the AR-1 (Agriculture Rural-1) zoning district. This application is subject to the Revised 1993 Zoning Ordinance and the proposed use is listed as a Permitted use under Table 2-102 of Section 2-102. The modification of the Additional Regulations applicable to the proposed use is authorized by Minor Special Exception under Section 5-600, Additional Regulations for Specific Uses, pursuant to which the Applicant requests the following modification: Zoning Ordinance Section

Proposed Modification

§5-627(C), Location on Site/Dimensional Standards, Reduce the required setback from lot lines for Level II - medium scale, Setback from Lot Lines. structures or storage areas of an agricultural support use from 120 feet to 35 feet

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REQUEST TO UTILIZE GRAHAM FLYNN BIGGERS PROFFER FUNDS FOR THE DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF NORTHSTAR BOULEVARD FROM SHREVEPORT DRIVE TO ROUTE 50

Area (Ashburn Community)) which designate this area for Residential uses at a recommended density of 1.0 to 4.0 dwelling units per acre.

June 6, 2019

PUBLIC HEARING

June 6, 2019

Legal Notices The subject property is located within the LOD (Limestone Overlay District). The subject property is approximately 25.12 acres in size and is located west of Limestone School Road (Route 661), and south of Old Dory Lane, at 15679 Limestone School Road, Leesburg, Virginia, in the Catoctin Election District. The subject property is more particularly described as PIN: 14019-2890. The area is governed by the policies of the Revised General Plan (Rural Policy Area (Northern Tier)), which designate this area for Rural Economy uses and Limited Residential Development.

SPEX-2018-0007 & SPMI-2018-0021 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. This application is subject to the Revised 1993 Zoning Ordinance, and the proposed use is listed as a Special Exception use under Table 2-102 of Section 2-102. The modification of the Additional Regulations applicable to the proposed Kennel is authorized by Minor Special Exception under Section 5-600, Additional Regulations for Specific Uses, pursuant to which the Applicant requests the following Zoning Ordinance modification(s): Zoning Ordinance Section

Proposed Modification

§5-606(C)(1), Kennels/Indoor Kennels, Kennels in AR, TR, and JLMA Districts, Location on Site/ Dimensional Standards.

Reduce the required setback for an outdoor kennel from 100 feet to 25 feet along the northern boundary of the subject property.

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 Stone Fox Court (Route 3190), 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-2018-0003, ZMOD-2018-0009, SPMI-2018-0004 & SPMI-2018-0016 LOUDOUN WEST (Zoning Concept Plan Amendment, Zoning Modification & Minor Special Exception)

NV Real Estate Two, LLC, of Leesburg, Virginia, has submitted an application to amend the existing Proffers and concept development plan (“CDP”) approved with ZMAP-2008-0017, Stonewell Secure Business Park, in order to: a) Eliminate proffered phasing; b) Revise proffered tree conservation areas; c) Eliminate the building footprint and parking location layouts; d) Revise transportation proffers; and e) Increase the maximum FAR (Floor Area Ratio) from 0.48 to 0.60. This application is subject to the Revised 1993 Zoning Ordinance. The Applicant also requests the following Zoning Ordinance modification(s): Zoning Ordinance Section

Proposed Modification

§1-205(A), Interpretation of Ordinance, Limitations and Methods for Measurements of Lots, Yards and Related Terms, Lot Access Requirements

Permit a structure requiring a building permit to be erected upon any lot which has frontage on a Class I, Class II, Class III Road, or private access easement in the PD-IP (Planned Development – Industrial Park) zoning district.

§5-1303(A)(1), Tree Planting and Replacement, Canopy Requirements, Site Planning

Permit the ten percent (10%) tree canopy required within the PD-IP zoning district to be calculated over the entire area of the property subject to ZCPA-2018-0003, Loudoun West, rather than on a per site plan basis.

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The modification of the Additional Regulations applicable to the proposed use(s) is authorized by Minor Special Exception under Section 5-600, Additional Regulations for Specific Uses, pursuant to which the Applicant requests the following modification(s): Zoning Ordinance Section

Proposed Modification

5-664(D)(1), Data Center, Pedestrian and Bicycle Facilities, Provision of Sidewalks and/or Trails

Eliminate the requirement to construct pedestrian facilities along the current alignment of Cochran Mill Road (Route 653).

§5-664(E), Data Center, Buffer Yard Requirement

Replace the required Type 4 Side Yard Buffer planted on a 6 foot berm located generally along the subject property’s western boundary with existing vegetation, supplemental plantings as needed, and a 6-foot high solid fence.

The subject property is located within the AI (Airport Impact) Overlay District, outside of but within one (1) mile of the Ldn 60 aircraft noise contour for the Leesburg Executive Airport, and located partially within the QN (Quarry Notification) Overlay District - Luck Note Area and partially within the FOD (Floodplain Overlay District). The subject property is approximately 94.88 acres in size and is located on the east side of Sycolin Road (Route 625), north of the Dulles Greenway (Route 267), and on the south side of Cochran Mill Road (Route 653), in the Catoctin Election District. The subject property is more particularly described as PIN: 193-279018. The area is governed by the policies of the Revised General Plan (Transition Policy Area (Lower Sycolin Subarea)), the 2010 Countywide Transportation Plan, and the Loudoun County Bicycle and Pedestrian Mobility Master Plan, which designate this area for Industrial uses at a recommend FAR of 0.40. Unless otherwise noted in the above notices, 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, 2nd Floor, 1 Harrison Street, S.E., Leesburg, Virginia, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., 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. Documents also may be viewed and downloaded electronically 72 hours in advance of the public hearing at: www.loudoun.gov/ bosdocuments (for Public Hearing documents, follow the link for “Board of Supervisors Business Meetings, Public Hearings and Special Meetings”). All members of the public will be heard as to their views pertinent to these matters. Citizens are encouraged to call in advance to sign up to speak at the public hearing. For this public hearing, advanced sign-up will be taken after 8:30 a.m. on May 31, 2019, and no later than 12:00 p.m. on June 12, 2019. If you wish to sign-up in advance, call the Office of the County Administrator at (703) 777-0200. Citizens will also have the option to sign-up at the public hearing. Hearing assistance is available for meetings in the Board of Supervisors’ Meeting Room. If you require any type of reasonable accommodation as a result of a physical, sensory or mental disability to participate in this meeting, please contact the Office of the County Administrator at 703-777-0200. At least one business day of advance notice is requested; some accommodations may require more than one day of notice. FM Assistive Listening System is available at the meetings. BY ORDER OF:

PHYLLIS RANDALL, CHAIRMAN LOUDOUN COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS 06/06/19

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TOWN OF LEESBURG NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING LEESBURG TOWN CODE AMENDMENTS:

In accordance with Code of Virginia of 1950, as amended, sections 3.2-6538; 3.2-6539; 3.2-6543; 15.2-901; 15.2-913; 15.2-928; 15.2-930; 15.2-967; 15.2-1102; 15.2-1411; 15.2-1427; 15.2-1500; 15.2-1700; 15.2-1806; 46.2-100; 46.2-752; 46.2-903; 46.2-1220; 46.2-1230; 46.2-1233; 58.1-3703; 58.1-3706, the Leesburg Town Council will hold a public hearing on:

Tuesday, June 11, 2019, at 7:00 P.M. in the Council Chambers of Town Hall, 25 West Market Street, Leesburg, VA at which time the public shall have the right to present oral and written testimony on proposed amendments to the Town Code. The following amendments will be proposed and discussed: Section 2-195 (Duties): Add language that states that four (4) absences in any 12-month period is an attendance problem to be reported to Council by the Chair of the relevant Commission.

Section 28-32 (Points of collection): Require residents of single-family detached homes to place garbage and refuse either in front or along side property boundary of home, at the curb.

Section 4-30 (Running at large): Conform to recent state legislation that adds a maximum $100 fine for dogs running in packs and exempts hunting dogs on owner’s property. Statute will continue to exempt dogs in dog parks.

Section 32-84 (Amount of vehicle license fee; where fee paid and permanent decal purchased): Eliminate “decal” from heading and remove other language to align with County’s processes.

Section 20-242 (License fee and tax): Clarify language to conform to state code. Section 20-262 (Massage technician therapy locations) / Appendix B – Fee Schedule, section 20-262: Repeal. Appendix B – Fee Schedule, Section 20-259 (Retail merchants): Correct typographical error. Section 20-324 (Massage therapist): Eliminate requirement for massage therapists to pay BPOL tax; require permit from DFAS upon proof of licensure by state and payment of a $25 fee. Appendix B – Fee Schedule, Section 20-324 (Massage therapy location permit processing fee): Correct heading. Section 20-325 (Application)/Section 20-326 (Investigation of applicant; issuance of permit)/Section 20-327 (Permit expiration): Repeal. Section 20-395 (Term): Change term for certificate of registration to 30 days for all canvassers/ solicitors. Section 24-187 (Public Urination): Enact ordinance to make it unlawful to urinate or defecate in public. Section 26-20 (Definitions): Amend definition of “vehicle” to exempt electric personal assistive mobility devices to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Section 28-29 (Collection schedule)/Section 28-30 (Special collections for large items): Eliminate quadrant language to provide flexibility with solid waste removal contractors.

Section 32-92 (License fees not transferable): Amend to align with County’s procedures for collection of vehicle license fees. Section 32-141 (Parking prohibited in specific places; fine schedule and settlement of parking violations): Correct inconsistencies between listed parking violations and fine schedule; provide clarity to terms used. Section 32-148 (Removal and disposition of vehicles unlawfully parked): Conform to recent state legislation that places a minimum initial tow fee of $135 and a maximum of $150. Section 32-216 (Parking validation program): Repeal; town garage allows all visitors two hours’ free parking. Section 32-249 (Visitors’ permits; guest permits; business permits)/Section 32-250 (Withdrawal of designation of residential permit parking zone): Codify policy that Town Manager may modify permit parking zone designations and use of visitor, guest and business parking passes after public hearing. A copy of the proposed ordinance is available from the Clerk of Council, located in Town Hall, 25 West Market Street, Leesburg, Virginia, during normal business hours (Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.); or by calling Eileen Boeing, Clerk of Council, at 703-771-2733. At this hearing, all persons desiring to express their views concerning these matters will be heard. Persons requiring special accommodations should contact the Town Council at 703771-2733, three days in advance of the meeting. For TTY/TDD service, use the Virginia Relay Center by dialing 711.

Section 28-31 (Recycling): Correct grammatical errors and conform to current business practice.

05/30/2019 & 06/06/2019

Notice of Public Hearing Town of Lovettsville Town Council The Lovettsville Town Council will hold a public hearing on the following item at their meeting at 7:30 pm on June 13, 2019 at the Lovettsville Town Office located at 6 East Pennsylvania Avenue:

LVCP 2019-0002: Amendment to the 2011 Comprehensive Plan for Properties Owned by the Lovettsville Game Protective Association (LGPA) Consideration of an amendment to the adopted 2011 Comprehensive Plan of the Town of Lovettsville as substantially amended in 2017. Pursuant to Section 15.2-2223 of the Code of Virginia, the Lovettsville Planning Commission has initiated amendments to the comprehensive plan necessary to amend Map 4 (Land Use Plan) as it pertains to the two parcels of land owned by the Lovettsville Game Protective Association (i.e. the “Game Club”) located at 16 South Berlin Pike. Currently, the two parcels are designated (i.e. planned) for “Low-Density Residential” uses. The proposed amendment, as drafted and subsequently recommended by the Planning Commission on May 15, 2019, would amend the designation of the area of the property corresponding to the existing baseball field to “Private Open Space” and the designation of the remaining area of the property, including the existing assembly hall building and gravel parking area, to “General Commercial.” The proposed comprehensive plan 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 A. Bateman, Planning Director 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. 05/30/19 & 06/06/19

TOWN OF LEESBURG DEPARTMENT OF UTILITIES NOTICE OF WATER MAIN FLUSHING The Town of Leesburg will conduct controlled flushing of water mains throughout the Town beginning June 1 through November 30th, 2019. This preventative maintenance program is essential for maintaining the Town’s high standards of water quality. Water mains are flushed by opening fire hydrants and allowing them to flow freely for a short period of time. The flushing cleans out sediment, removes air which may accumulate in the water mains and restores chlorine levels in areas of limited use, thereby, reducing the potential for bacteriological contamination. Water is safe to drink and safe to use during flushing. However, flushing may result in temporary discoloration and sediment in the water. If discoloration or sediment is evident, the Town recommends residents avoid doing laundry until the discoloration subsides. Flushing may also introduce air into the water, which may temporarily cause erratic flow. Some residents and businesses may experience lower pressure during the flushing in their neighborhood. The Town regrets any inconvenience the flushing operation may cause. Please call the Utilities Department at 703-737-7075 for further information. For after-hour emergencies, call the Leesburg Police Department at 703-771-4500. 06/06/19

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APPEAL FROM DECISION OF BOARD OF ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW

Pursuant to Section 15.2-2306 of the Code of Virginia, 1950, as amended and Town of Leesburg Zoning Ordinance Section 3.1.9.D.1, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing will be held by the Leesburg Town Council on June 11, 2019, at 7:00pm in the Town Council Chamber, second floor in the Leesburg Town Hall, 25 West Market Street, Leesburg, Virginia 20176 to hear the following appeal from a decision by the Leesburg Board of Architectural Review:

Case No. TLHP-2018-0107, 7 E. Market Street: Matthew P. Snow, on behalf of M.E. Associates, LLC and Samuel D. Engle (sole owner of M.E. Associates, LLC), has submitted an appeal from the March 4, 2019 decision of the Leesburg Board of Architectural Review (BAR) denying the retroactive request to replace the roof of the subject structure with a new, synthetic slate material. The BAR denied this application as authorized in §3.10 of the Town of Leesburg Zoning Ordinance with the finding that the proposal is not consistent with the Old & Historic District Guidelines for replacement materials for the following reasons: 1. 2.

The subject structure is a contributing structure in the Old and Historic District. The Guidelines support repair and replacement in-kind for historic structures. Replacement with an alternative material is appropriate only when it is compatible with the age, style, and character of the building. The proposed material (synthetic slate tiles) is not compatible with the age, style, or character of the building. Synthetic slate tiles are more appropriate on new construction or otherwise non-contributing structures. The Guidelines support the use of synthetic or composite slate on new construction but are clear that historic structures should receive repair and replacement in-kind or another compatible material. In this case, the most appropriate alternative material was standing seam metal.

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The property subject to this appeal is the historic structure located at 7 E. Market Street and further identified as Parcel Identification Number (PIN#) 231-38-4978-000 in the Leesburg Old and Historic District. Full and complete copies of the above-referenced appeals and related documents may be examined in the Leesburg Department of Planning & Zoning, on the second floor of the Leesburg Town Hall, 25 West Market Street, during normal business hours (Monday-Friday, 8:30am to 5:00pm), or by calling 703-771-2773 and asking for Lauren Murphy, Preservation Planner, Department of Planning & Zoning. At this hearing, all persons desiring to express their views regarding this matter will be heard. Persons requiring special accommodations should contact the Clerk of Council at 703-771-2733, three days in advance of the meeting date. For TTY/TDD service, use the Virginia Relay Center by dialing 711. 05/30/19 & 06/06/19

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TOWN OF LEESBURG ADVERTISEMENT FOR BID

IFB NO. 19003-FY19-32 RUNWAY AND TAXIWAY LIGHTING REHABILITATION SEALED BIDS to construct the above project WILL BE RECEIVED by the Office of Capital Projects for the Town of Leesburg, either by mail or hand delivered to the First Floor Lobby Receptionist, 25 West Market Street, Leesburg, VA 20176, UNTIL BUT NO LATER THAN 3:30 P.M. ON Thursday, June 20, 2019. Bids shall be marked “Sealed Bid for Runway and Taxiway Lighting Rehabilitation, Bid Date: Thursday, June 20, 2019 – 3:30 P.M.U” Bids will be opened and read aloud at 25 West Market Street, Lower Level Conference Room 2, at that date and time. All questions regarding this bid must be submitted in writing via email to CapitalBidQuestions@leesburgva.gov until but no later than 5:00 P.M. on Thursday, June 13, 2019. Work includes removal of existing runway and taxiway lights and existing cable, removal of five (5) airfield signs and existing cable, installation of new incandescent runway lights, installation of new LED taxiway lights, installation of new LED airfield signs, installation of new power cable, and all incidentals related thereto.

05/30/19 & 06/06/19

PUBLIC NOTICE The LOUDOUN COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF BUILDING AND DEVELOPMENT has accepted application for preliminary record plat of subdivision for the following project. SBPR-2019-0015 HARTLAND SOUTH SECTION 7 Mr. Matt Kroll of Timber Ridge at Hartland, LLC., of Ashburn, VA is requesting preliminary/ record plat of subdivision approval to subdivide approximately thirty-six (36.7309) acres into forty-eight (48) single-family detached residential lots, and one (1) open space parcel. The property is located along Fleetwood Road (Route 616, north of John Mosby Highway (Route 50). The property is zoned TR1-UBF (Transitional Residential 1 Upper Branch Foley), Floodplain Overlay District, and Airport Impact Overlay District under the provisions of the Revised 1993 Loudoun County Zoning Ordinance. The property is more particularly described as PIN 285-30-4849 in the Blue Ridge Election District. Additional information regarding this application may be found on the Loudoun Online Land Applications System www.loudoun.gov/LOLA and searching for SBPR-2019-0015. Complete copies of the above referenced application(s) are also available for public review at the Loudoun County Department of Building and Development, Land Development File Room, 1 Harrison Street, SE, 2nd Floor, Leesburg, Virginia, between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Please forward any comments or questions to the project manager, Eric Blankenship at Eric.Blankenship@loudoun.gov or you may mail them to The Department of Building and Development 1 Harrison Street, SE, 2nd Floor, Leesburg, Virginia by July 11, 2019. The Department of Building and Development will take action on the above application(s) in accordance with the requirements for preliminary subdivisions outlined in Section 1243.08 of the Land Subdivision and Development Ordinance (LSDO). 06/06/19

The Town reserves the right to perform all, part, or none of the work. A non-mandatory pre-bid meeting will be held on Thursday, June 6, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. in the 3rd Floor Conference Room at the Leesburg Executive Airport Terminal Building, located at 1001 Sycolin Road SE, Leesburg, VA 20175. Bid Documents are available for download from the Town’s Bid Board at http://www.leesburgva. gov/bidboard. Contact Cindy Steyer at 703-737-2302 or csteyer@leesburgva.gov with questions about obtaining these bid documents. Any addenda issued for this project will be posted on the Town’s Bid Board and eVA (https://eva.virginia.gov) with a courtesy email to those firms who have registered on the Town’s Bid Board. It is the bidders’ responsibility to provide a correct email address and to be aware of any addenda. Terry Yates, P.E., Manager Office of Capital Projects 06/06/19

ABC LICENSE A&S International Inc, trading as Market in the Gap, 37055 Charles Town Pike, Hillsboro, VA 20132-2756 The above establishment is applying to the VIRGINIA AlCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL (ABC) AUTHORITY for a Wine and Beer On/Off Premises license to sell or manufacture alcoholic beverages. Anwar Ghuzlan, President Sheryl Weitzel, Vice President 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. 05/30/19 & 06/06/19

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NOTICE OF PLANNING COMMISSION PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER SPECIAL EXCEPTION APPLICATION TLSE-2018-0007 LION GATE VENTURES, INC (DBA RIGHTAWAY STORAGE)

The subject property consists of one (1) parcel that comprises approximately 2.5 acres owned by NVT Development Group, LLC, and is located at 890 Tavistock Drive. The property is zoned I-1, Industrial/Research Park, and is further described as Loudoun County Parcel Identification Number (PIN) 191-36-1377. Special Exception Application TLSE-2018-0007 is a request by Lion Gate Ventures, Inc. for a Special Exception to allow a 105,500 square foot mini-warehouse facility pursuant to Town of Leesburg Zoning Ordinance (TLZO) Section 6.7.2, Use Regulations.

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, June 11, 2019 at 7:00 p.m. in the Town Council Chambers, 25 West Market Street, Leesburg, Virginia, 20176 to consider the Russell Branch Retail project that includes the following applications: • •

In addition, the Applicant is requesting three (3) zoning modifications and two (2) street tree waiver requests per Town of Leesburg Zoning Ordinance (TLZO) Section 3.4.6.H, Zoning Modifications/Waivers Analysis.

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1. Modification of TLZO Sec. 12.8.2.F.2, Buffer-Yards, Buffer Yards adjacent to a Developed Site

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2. Modification of TLZO Sec. 12.8.3, Buffer-Yard Matrix 3. Modification of TLZO Sec. 12.8.2.G.1, Buffer-Yard Adjacent to Certain Streets 4. Waiver Request of TLZO Sec. 12.4, Street Trees 5. Waiver Request of TLZO Sec. 12.4, Street Trees Additional information and copies of this application is 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 Scott E. Parker, Senior Planning Project Manager at 703-771-2771 or sparker@leesburgva.gov. At these hearings, all persons desiring to express their views concerning these matters will be heard. Persons requiring special accommodations at the meeting should contact the Clerk of the Commission at (703) 771-2434 three days in advance of the meeting. For TTY/TDD service, use the Virginia Relay Center by dialing 711. 06/06/19 & 06/13/19

Rezoning Application TLZM-2018-0003, a request to amend the Concept Development Plan and proffers for the subject property to allow development of a 62,830 square foot retail center. Special Exception Application TLSE-2018-0003, Service Station in Building 3 and Special Exception Application TLSE-2018-0006, Car Wash in Building 3 - to permit a combined service station/convenience store/car wash building up to 6,120 square feet (s.f.) in size with a maximum of 8 pumps with a total of 16 fueling stations. Special Exception Application TLSE-2018-0004, Vehicle Service Facility in Building 4 - to permit up to a 7,550 s.f. vehicle service facility with up to 12 bays. Special Exception Application TLSE-2015-0012, Car Wash in Building 5 - to permit up to a 6,000 s.f. full service car wash facility and accompanying 5,000 square foot outdoor covered area.

The subject property consists of two parcels at the southeast corner of Route 7 and Battlefield Parkway totaling 25.06 acres. The property is further described as Loudoun County Parcel Identification Numbers (PINs): 149-46-0836 and 149-45-7383 at 1390 Russell Branch Parkway SE. The parcels are zoned B-3, Community Retail/Commercial. The Town Plan designates this property as “Regional Office” per the Land Use Policy Map with an option for a higher ratio of retail uses as per Optional Use and Design criteria #21 which applies to the subject property. Per this optional criteria, retail and other non-residential uses that serve the community and are compatible with the auto-oriented nature of the Lowe’s store and Town maintenance facilities are encouraged. The purpose of the rezoning application and four special exception applications is to allow development of a 62,830 square foot retail center with a grocery store, retail uses, a service station (gas station); vehicle service facility, a self-service carwash, and a full service carwash. The maximum allowable nonresidential density expressed as Floor Area Ratio (FAR) is 1.0 and the proposed density is 0.06 FAR. The application includes a request for three (3) Zoning Ordinance modifications as follows:

LOUDOUN COUNTY WILL BE ACCEPTING SEALED COMPETITIVE BIDS FOR:

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FIRE AND RESCUE UNIFORMS: FIRE MARSHAL’S OFFICE, EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS, AND CIVILIAN, IFB (RFQ) No. 88782, until prior to 4:00 p.m., local “Atomic Time”, June 20, 2019.

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ROAD AND SAFETY IMPROVEMENTS FOR WEST POPLAR ROAD, PAVILION PARKWAY, AND NAVAJO DRIVE, IFB (RFQ) No. 88787, until prior to 4:00 p.m., local “Atomic Time”, June 28, 2019.

Section 12.8.3, Buffer Yard Requirements. A modification of TLZO Section 12.8.3 is requested to eliminate the required buffer yards between commercial uses, pursuant to TLZO Section 12.8.5.E given that the center will be developed as a unified shopping center. Section 9.3.24.F. Canopy Height. A modification of TLZO Section 9.3.24.F is requested to permit a maximum overall canopy height higher than 17’ 3”. Section 11.9. Number of Off-Street Loading Spaces Required. A modification to TLZO section 11.9 is requested to modify the number and type of loading spaces provided with the proposed development.

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 Richard Klusek, Senior Planner, at 703-771-2758 or rklusek@leesburgva.gov.

A Pre-Bid Conference will be held on June 14, 2019 at 9:00 a.m. at the Department of Transportation and Capital Infrastructure, 101 Blue Seal Drive, Leesburg, Virginia 20175 for clarification of any questions on the specifications. 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. 06/06/2019

At these hearings, all persons desiring to express their views concerning these matters will be heard. Persons requiring special accommodations at the Town Council meeting should contact the Clerk of the Council at (703) 771-2733 three days in advance of the meeting. For TTY/TDD service, use the Virginia Relay Center by dialing 711. 05/30/19 & 06/06/19

NOTICE OF ABANDONED BICYCLES

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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.

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Recovery Date

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Phone Number

Black/blue/white Trek Lexa Alpha bicycle

SO190004873

3/16/2019

Oakdale Court, Sterling

571-258-3497

Timberlin Mountain Pathways dark gray in color; has black pouch and water bottle holder

SO190005674

3/28/19

Shale Ridge Court, Ashburn

571-258-3497

Blue/green NEXTS Gauntlet bicycle

SO190005752

3/29/2019

Fincastle Drive, Ashburn

571-258-3497

05/30/19 & 06/06/19

Pursuant to Sections 15.2-1427, 15.2-2204, 15.2-2205 and 15.2-2285 of the Code of Virginia, 1950, as amended, the Leesburg Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on Thursday, June 20, 2019 at 7:00 p.m. in the Town Council Chambers, 25 West Market Street, Leesburg, Virginia 20176, to consider Special Exception application TLSE-2018-0007, Lion Gate Ventures, Inc.

TOWN OF LEESBURG

NOTICE OF TOWN COUNCIL PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER REZONING APPLICATION TLZM-2018-0003, RUSSELL BRANCH RETAIL AND SPECIAL EXCEPTION APPLICATIONS TLSE-20180003, SERVICE STATION (“Building 3”) , TLSE-2018-0004 VEHICLE SERVICE (“Building 4”), TLSE-2018-0006 CAR WASH (“Building 3”), and TLSE-2018-0012 CAR WASH #2 (“Building 5”).

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Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court Commonwealth of Virginia, in re Allizon Lisset Lopez Serrano, Stephani Marisol Lopez Serrano, and Brian Giovanni Lopez Serrano Loudoun County Department of Family Services /v. Samuel Lopez Fernandez, putative father, Unknown Father and Santos Marta Serrano-Flores, mother The object of this suit is to: hold a hearing on the Petition for Termination of Parental Rights of Samuel Lopez Fernandez, putative father, Unknown Father, and Santos Marta Serrano-Flores, mother pursuant to Virginia Code § 16.1-283, for Allizon Lisset Lopez Serrano, Stephani Marisol Lopez Serrano, and Brian Giovanni Lopez Serrano. Samuel Lopez Fernandez, putative father, Unknown Father and Santos Marta Serrano-Flores, mother of Allizon Lisset Lopez Serrano, Stephani Marisol Lopez Serrano, and Brian Giovanni Lopez Serrano are hereby notified that failure to appear on the hereinafter noticed date and time may result in the termination of residual parental rights with respect to Allizon Lisset Lopez Serrano, Stephani Marisol Lopez Serrano, and Brian Giovanni Lopez Serrano. Samuel Lopez Fernandez, putative father; Unknown

Father and Santos Marta Serrano-Flores, mother of Allizon Lisset Lopez Serrano, Stephani Marisol Lopez Serrano, and Brian Giovanni Lopez Serrano are hereby further notified that if their residual parental rights are terminated, they will no longer have any legal rights with respect to said minor children, including, but not limited to, the right to visit Allizon Lisset Lopez Serrano, Stephani Marisol Lopez Serrano, and Brian Giovanni Lopez Serrano, nor any authority with respect to the care and supervision of Allizon Lisset Lopez Serrano, Stephani Marisol Lopez Serrano, and Brian Giovanni Lopez Serrano or the right to make health related decisions or determine the religious affiliation of Allizon Lisset Lopez Serrano, Stephani Marisol Lopez Serrano, and Brian Giovanni Lopez Serrano. Further, Samuel Lopez Fernandez, putative father, Unknown Father and Santos Marta Serrano-Flores, mother of Allizon Lisset Lopez Serrano, Stephani Marisol Lopez Serrano, and Brian Giovanni Lopez Serrano will have no legal and /or financial obligations with respect to Allizon Lisset Lopez Serrano, Stephani Marisol Lopez Serrano, and Brian Giovanni Lopez Serrano and the Department of Family Services of Loudoun County, Virginia may be granted the authority to place Allizon Lisset Lopez Serrano, Stephani Marisol Lopez Serrano, and Brian Giovanni Lopez Serrano for adoption and consent to the adoption of Allizon Lisset Lopez Serrano, Stephani Marisol Lopez Serrano, and Brian Giovanni Lopez Serrano. It is ORDERED that Santos Marta SerranoFlores, mother, Samuel Lopez Fernandez, putative father, and Unknown Father appear at the above named Court and protect their interests on or before June 28, 2019 at 10:00am. 05/16, 05/23, 05/30, 06/06/19

ORDER OF PUBLICATION

COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA VA. CODE § 8.01-316

Case No.:

JJ024579-05-01

Loudoun J&DR - JUVENILE

Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court Commonwealth of Virginia, in re Isaiah Matos

Loudoun County Department of Family Services /v. Earl Marshal, putative father The object of this suit is to: Hold a foster care review hearing and review of foster care plan pursuant to Virginia Code §§ 16.1-282 and 16.1-281 for Isaiah Matos. It is ORDERED that Earl Marshal, putative father appear at the above-named Court and protect his interests on or before July 11, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. 05/30/19, 06/06/19, 06/13/19, 06/20/19

ORDER OF PUBLICATION

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

Case No.:

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Loudoun County Circuit Court P.O. Box 550 18 East Market St., Leesburg, VA 20176 Commonwealth of Virginia, in re Valentina Layla Casco Soriano The object of this suit is to: Allow Victoria Soriano and Oscar Gustavo Soriano to adopt minor child, Valentina Layla Casco Soriano It is ORDERED that Unknown Father/“John Doe” appear at the above-named Court and protect his/her interests on or before August 2, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. 06/06/19, 06/13/19, 06/20/19, & 06/27/19

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. YEAR 2009

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06/06/19 & 06/13/19

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05/30/19 & 06/06/19

MODEL 335XI MAXIMA

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STORAGE PHONE# ALS TOWING 703-435-8888 BRIDGES TOWING 540-338-2230

ORDER OF PUBLICATION COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA VA. CODE §8.01-316

Case No.:

JJ042254-04-00

VIRGINIA

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF LOUDOUN COUNTY

THE COUNTY OF LOUDOUN Plaintiff /v. ROBERT L. PISCIOTTA, et al. Defendants ORDER OF PUBLICATION The object of the above-styled suit is to affect the judicial sale of real estate located in Loudoun County, Virginia, for the purpose of collecting delinquent real estate taxes assessed against the subject real Property. IT APPEARING that the subject real estate is a residential condominium located at 92 Hancock Place, NE, Leesburg, Virginia in the Town of Leesburg, identified by Loudoun County PIN 188-28-2869-013 and Tax Map Number /48///215/327/ (the “Property”) and further described, of record, among the land records of Loudoun County, Virginia (the “Land Records”) as: UNIT 327 PHASE FIFTEEN, BLOCK 1, HERITAGESQUARE, A CONDOMINIUM, TOGETHER WITH the undivided interest in the General Common Elements and Limited Common Elements which attach to said Unit, as described in that certain Declaration with the attached plats designating the relative location and identification of each Unit and General and Limited Common Elements located in the Town of Leesburg, Virginia, and recorded in Deed Book 642, at Page 183, and as amended among the Land Records. AND BEING part of the property conveyed to Robert L. Pisciotta, from Catherine Bastiani (f/n/a/ Catherine B. Pisciotta) by Quitclaim Deed dated March 18, 2014 and recorded as Instrument No. 201403190013364 among the Land Records. IT FURTHER APPEARING to the Court, by affidavit, that the record owner of the property is Robert L. Pisciotta; IT FURTHER APPEARING to the Court, by affidavit, Defendant Synchrony Bank, successor in interest to Monogram Credit Card Bank is a foreign corporation; it is therefore ORDERED that pursuant to Virginia Code §§8.01-316 and 58.1-3967, that Synchrony Bank, successor in interest to Monogram Credit Card Bank appear before this Court on July 12, 2019 at 2:00 p.m., and do what is necessary to protect its interests herein; and it is also ORDERED, pursuant to Va. Code §8.01-321, that this Order be published for two successive weeks in the Loudoun Now 06/06/19 & 06/13/19

Loudoun J&DR – Juvenile Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court Commonwealth of Virginia, in re AGR Loudoun County Department of Family Services /v. Enil Ernesto Garcia Garcia, putative father The object of this suit is to: hold a dispositional hearing for review of initial foster care plan pursuant to Virginia Code §§ 16.1-281 and 16.1278.8 for AGR. It is ORDERED that Enil Ernesto Garcia Garcia, putative father appear at the above named Court to protect his interests on or before July 3, 2019 at 3:00 pm. 06/06, 06/13, 06/20, 06/27/19

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TOWN OF LEESBURG NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

Town of Leesburg Continues Water Valve Exercise and Maintenance Program Public Notification

The purpose of the program is to exercise main line valves throughout the distribution system to assure reliable operation and maintain water quality. During this program crews will exercise the valves by operating the valve through a full cycle and returning it to its normal position. Where valves are exercised, a fire hydrant will be flowed to ensure that the water in the main remains clear. During the valve turning exercise customers may experience some sediment or discolored water for a short period of time. Water is safe to drink and safe to use during this period. If this condition is noticed we recommend running several cold water taps at full force for a period of 1-2 minutes which should remove any discoloration from the water. It may be necessary to repeat this process after 30 minutes in some cases. In addition, the closing and opening of valves may introduce air into water lines which can cause temporary erratic water flow. The valve exercising will occur June through November during the hours of 7:00am – 2:30pm, Monday through Friday. The Town regrets any inconvenience the maintenance program may cause. If you have any questions regarding our valve exercising program, or have any concerns about water quality, please call the Utilities Department at 703-737-7075. For after-hour emergencies, please call the Leesburg Police Department at 703-771-4500.

TO CONSIDER AMENDMENTS TO ZONING ORDINANCE ARTICLE 3 (REVIEW AND APPROVAL PROCEDURES) REGARDING PROFFERS FOR DEVELOPMENTS CONTAINING A RESIDENTIAL COMPONENT Pursuant to Sections 15.2-1427, 15.2-2204, 15.2-2205 and 15.2-2285 of the Code of Virginia, 1950, as amended, the LEESBURG PLANNING COMMISSION will hold a public hearing on THURSDAY, JUNE 20, 2019 at 7:00 p.m. in the Town Council Chambers, 25 W. Market Street, Leesburg VA 20176 to consider the following amendments to the Zoning Ordinance: Amendments to Article 3 to update the Zoning Ordinance to incorporate changes made by the Virginia General Assembly with regard to proffers and residential development in Virginia Code Section 15.2-2303.4, and to repeal the prohibition against accepting proffers for residential rezonings outside of exempt areas as described in Zoning Ordinance Article 3. Copies and additional information regarding these proposed Zoning Ordinance amendments are available at the Department of Planning & Zoning located on the 2nd floor of Leesburg Town Hall, 25 W. Market Street, Leesburg VA 20176 during normal business hours (Mon.Fri., 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.), or by contacting Brian Boucher, Deputy Director, via email at bboucher@leesburgva.gov, or via telephone at 703-771-2774. This zoning ordinance amendment application is identified as case number TLOA-2019-0004. 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 the Commission at (703) 771-2434, three days in advance of the meeting. For TTY/TDD service, use the Virginia Relay Center by dialing 711. 06/06/19 & 06/13/19

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Employment [OBITUARIES] Richard Bruce Trapp Richard Bruce Trapp went home to be with the LORD on May 30, 2019, surrounded by family and friends. He was born July 22, 1939, in Bristol, Virginia, to Fred and Natalie Trapp, but grew up in Houston, Texas, where his family had moved when he was very young. Richard’s character and work ethic developed at an early age. When he was 10 years old, he got a job delivering newspapers in Houston in order to help his mother pay the bills and support his two siblings, big sister Debbie, and younger brother Paul. From that moment forward, there was never a time in his life when he was not taking care of someone. Richard earned a scholarship in swimming and diving to Texas A&M University in College Station, Texas, but due to repeated ear infections, had to give up his scholarship at A&M. He then attended and graduated from East Texas State College in Commerce, Texas. He joined the USMC while in college and upon graduating, went to Officer Candidate School in Quantico and was commissioned as a 2nd Lieutenant in May, 1963. Richard served as an infantry officer in the Marine Corps for 20 years and was selected for multiple commands including First Battalion Third

Marines in Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii, and Schools Battalion at Camp Pendleton, CA. He distinguished himself during two tours in Vietnam, and was awarded the Purple Heart, The Republic of Vietnam Cross of Gallantry (with Palm), and the Navy Commendation Medal with Valor Designation. He retired from the Marine Corps in 1983. He moved his family to Texas, Connecticut, and ultimately settled in Loudoun County, where he became a respected member of the community and a leader at Hamilton Baptist Church in Hamilton, VA. Above all else, Richard was a man of God with the heart of a servant leader. In the years after his retirement from the military he touched countless lives serving in various leadership roles in business, the community, and most especially, his church. Richard is survived by his wife, Virginia J. Trapp, of Ashburn, VA, his daughter, Shannon Phipps (Wayne), of Hamilton, his son, Thad (Catie), of Apex, NC, and his brother, Paul (Elaine), of Colorado Springs, CO. He has 5 grandchildren, Joshua and Lindsey Phipps, and Grace, Zackery and Andrew Trapp. He will be missed by all who had the good fortune to know him. Please visit www.hallfh.com to express online condolences to the family.

Construction Project Manager/Project Engineer Meridien Group, LLC is seeking a motivated, qualified individual to handle all aspects of construction project management. Duties include Preparing, scheduling, coordinating and monitoring the assigned projects Monitoring compliance to applicable codes, practices, QA/QC policies, performance standards and specifications Interacting daily with the clients to interpret their needs and requirements and representing them in the field. We are looking for an accountable project engineer/project manager to be responsible for all engineering and technical disciplines that projects involve. You will schedule, plan, forecast, resource and manage all the technical activities aiming at assuring project accuracy and quality from conception to completion.

Responsibilities • Prepare, schedule, coordinate and monitor the assigned projects • Monitor compliance to applicable codes, practices, QA/QC policies, performance standards and specifications • Interact daily with the clients to interpret their needs and requirements and represent them in the field • Perform overall quality control of the work (budget, schedule, plans, personnel’s performance) and report regularly on project status • Cooperate and communicate effectively with other project participants to provide assistance and technical support • Review engineering deliverables and initiate appropriate corrective actions • Proven working experience as a project engineer/project manager • Familiarity with Procore construction management software preferred, not required. • Knowledge of design and visualizations software such as AutoCAD • Advanced MS Office skills • Familiarity with rules, regulations, best practices and performance standards • Ability to work with multiple discipline projects • Project management and supervision skills • Decision making ability and leadership skills • Time management and organization skills • BS degree in Engineering/Construction Management or relevant field

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

The Town of Leesburg is continuing a preventative maintenance program to protect the longevity and operation of the water system infrastructure and valves. This consists of a valve exercise program, which requires closing, then opening each main line valve and service line valves in specific distribution areas.

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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.

Attention Loudoun County!

Regular Full-Time Positions Position

Department

Salary Range

Closing Date

Deputy Director of Public Works and Capital Projects

Public Works and Capital Projects

$86,040-$147,299 DOQ

Open until filled

Deputy Town Attorney

Town Attorney’s Office

$86,040-$147,299 DOQ

Open until filled

Senior Engineer

Public Works and Capital Projects

$70,374-$120,339 DOQ

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Storm Water and Environmental Manager

Public Works and Capital Projects

$82,999-$141,929 DOQ

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Utilities Project Manager

Utilities

$76,426-$130,688 DOQ

Open until filled

Utility Inspector II

Utilities

$56,956-$97,512 DOQ

Open until filled

Utility Inventory Specialist

Utilities

$44,905-$76,882 DOQ

Open until filled

Utility Locating Technician or Senior Utility Locating Technician

Utilities

$44,905-$83,085 DOQ

Open until filled

Utility Plant Operator: Trainee, I, II or Senior

Utilities- Water Pollution Control

$41,353-$89,790 DOQ

Open until filled

Zoning Inspector

Planning and Zoning

$54,244-$92,869 DOQ

Open until filled

Regular Part-Time Position Position

Department

Hourly Rate

Closing Date

Accounting Associate II

Finance and Administrative Services

$23.03-$39.43 DOQ

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Administrative Associate

Airport or Economic Development

$21.21-$36.30 DOQ

Open until filled

Position

Department

Hourly Rate

Closing Date

Library Associate

Thomas Balch Library

$21.93-$37.55 DOQ

Open until filled

Position

Department

Hourly Rate

Closing Date

Maintenance Worker

Utilities

$15.00

Open until filled

Flexible Part-Time Position

Summer Part-Time Position

To review Ida Lee (Parks & Recreation) flexible part-time positions, please visit www.leesburgva.gov/jobs. Most positions will be filled at or near the minimum of the range. Dependent on qualifications. All Town vacancies may be viewed on Comcast Cable Channel 67 and Verizon FiOS Channel 35.

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Construction Superintendent: Meridien Group, LLC is seeking a motivated, qualified individual to provide on-site coordination for all phases of construction projects, including coordinating subcontractors, material and equipment, ensuring that specifications are being strictly followed, and that work is proceeding on schedule and within budget. The Project Superintendent shall be responsible for scheduling, inspections, quality control, and job site safety. Part time with potential for full time.

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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Setting the Standard This week, the work of the Windy Hill Foundation was held up not just as an example of significant achievements in the built environment—attributes typically celebrated by the annual Signatures

of Loudoun awards program—but also as a community service that has created a lasting and important legacy. The organization was launched in 1981 to renovate and modernize homes in a black neighborhood on the western edge of Middleburg where 15 families shared six outhouses and two spigots delivering cold water. Last month, it began welcoming residents to its latest affordable housing project, the 96-unit Heronview Apartments in the Kincora development of eastern Loudoun. That project brought to 310 the total number of homes Windy Hill makes available to low- and moderateincome families in Loudoun and Fauquier Counties. Affordability isn’t the only hallmark of Windy Hill’s work. It also is known for high design standards that ensure the housing stock will serve future generations while also blending into the surrounding community. A Windy Hill home is likely to be indistinguishable from

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the market-priced home or apartment up the street, while also being more energy efficient. Through its evolution during the past four decades, the organization has demonstrated how the challenge of affordable workforce housing can be met, even in our fast-growing county. That’s not something that founder Irene “Rene” Llewellyn could have envisioned when she persuaded her bridge club to ante up the first $100,000 to improve the lives of those living on Windy Hill. It is a testament to those who carried her compassion forward— the foundation’s dedicated board members and visionary leaders, including longtime president Joe Boling and former executive director Kim Hart. With a renewed focus—and increased urgency—to provide more workforce housing as critical economic development infrastructure, the Windy Hill Foundation has set the standard for others to follow in carrying out this important mission.

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Political Weapon Editor: The Leesburg Town Council passed a proclamation on May 28 declaring June 7 as Gun Violence Awareness Day on a 4 to 3 vote. Lending the weight to a less than unanimous vote weaponizes the proclamation process for partisan purposes. A resolution was in order if you use a majority to pass the issue. Trying to make gun owners violent instead of the criminals who use them is an insidious, backdoor propaganda reach by the Council and Moms Demand Action. The mayor wore a ribbon supporting this action even before the vote, but, in her defense, there was no debate about the issue. The numbers presented were askew and the gun owners were the losers. Instead of being against all violence, they cherry picked legal gun owners in their quest for infringing on Second Amendment rights. Hopefully, emotions will not be the deciding factor in all the judgements the Leesburg Council makes. Three councilmembers voted against it— Fox, Dunn and Thiel, which gives us hope that sanity well prevail. — Gina Wooden, Sterling

Not Cleared Editor: Rose Ellen Ray [Letters, May 30] offers a contrary point of view to the conclusions of the Mueller Report. I find her response to be worse than disappointing. I had to research who Gregg Jarrett was, only to find he is a longtime Fox commentator who writes books that have “facts” that are repudiated. He is either a paid liar or a very sloppy researcher. I have no time to read his discredited book. President Trump has not been cleared of any wrongdoing except on Fox Entertainment. He has not been falsely accused of anything. Mueller made clear he never considered he could investigate the president as the

Justice Department has a ruling that a sitting president cannot be indicted. Attorney General William Barr has not repudiated the report which does conclude the Russians interfered in the U.S. election. It also outlines actions the president took which reasonable people can conclude is obstructionist. Barr did not tell the truth to the public about the report’s conclusions, yet it is still the Justice Department’s official report. I shudder at how she depicts the CIA, Justice and FBI. What does Rose think of the other 15 intelligence agencies that also concluded that there was Russian interference in our election? None have altered their conclusions. — Laura Berish, Hillsboro

Still Trying Editor: This responds the Letter to the Editor by Rose Ellen Ray in which she found fault with my earlier comments about the investigation into Russian meddling in the 2016 presidential elections. I stand by my comments and can only quote what Special Counsel Mueller said on May 29, that if his team “... had had confidence that the president clearly did not commit a crime, we would have said so.” He also noted that he was prohibited from bringing charges against the president because of long standing Justice Department policy that a sitting president cannot be indicted. But the biggest takeaway is that Mueller agrees with our intelligence community, that Russia did try to interfere in our voting system with the intention of helping Donald Trump become president … and they are still working to try to disrupt our processes to this day. We need to do more to make sure our elections are free of foreign interference. — Anthony V. Fasolo, Leesburg

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endorsing this disastrous outcome. This sends a clear signal that they just don’t consider rural preservation to be a high priority. It isn’t that we don’t have reasonable choices. Advocates for managed growth and rural preservation have presented supervisors with a range of practical rural preservation tools that Clarke, Fauquier, and many other Virginia counties have successfully adopted—such as Purchase of Development Rights (PDR) and Transfer of Development Rights (TDR) programs. For apparently political reasons, however, a majority of the Board of Supervisors appears to reject these common-sense options. One has even gone so far as to describe them as “an assault on the east,” as if the residents of Ashburn don’t give a hoot if Loudoun becomes a twin of Fairfax County over the next 20 years. It’s not too late to do the right thing. Most supervisors probably understand that preserving Loudoun’s rural character is critical both to our citizens’ economic well-being and quality of life. Some may not be aware of how rapidly our rural areas are disappearing and may just take it for granted (despite all the evidence to the contrary) that they will survive while the County government stands on the sidelines. For our own sakes and for the sake of our children, we hope they will look carefully at the facts, set aside any political posturing, and establish a lasting legacy of responsible public management.

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Sterling District (Democrats) Koran T. Saines

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Age: 38 Neighborhood: Chatham Green Occupation: Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist, WGL

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87th House District (Democrats) Hassan Ahmad Age: 42 Neighborhood: CountrySide Occupation: Attorney Campaign website: hassan4va. com, facebook. com/hassan4va

Ahmad

Hassan Ahmad said his desire to run for elected office began with the controversial travel ban that went into effect in early 2017. He volunteered as an attorney to help travelers at Dulles Airport the first night of the ban. He said that witnessing the breakdown of law and order prompted him to become more of an advocate. When John Bell announced he was leaving his seat, Ahmad decided to run. The major parts of his platform are criminal justice reform, passage of the Equal Rights Amendment, and education. As far as criminal justice reform, he wants to expand drug courts, and invest in community policing to reduce racial disparity and arrests. He wants to end the school-to-prison pipeline and make sure there is a pathway of redemption once prison sentences are served. He said incarceration needs to be rehabilitative and not wholly punitive. Resources should be diverted from detention and deportation, and funneled back to education, he said. He’s an advocate for investment in early childhood education. Ahmad also wants to make sure that companies pay their fair share of investing in the communities they move into. Education is not a cost, it’s not a line item, it’s an investment, he said. Ratifying the ERA is also a top legislative priority. “We need to ensure voices are uplifted and heard,” he said.

Akshay Bhamidipati Age: 22 Neighborhood: South Riding Occupation: Cancer researcher Campaign website: voteforakshay.com, facebook.com/ akshayforvirginia

Bhamidipati

One of the driving forces behind

Bhamidipati’s desire to run for election is the high rate of teen suicide in Loudoun County and Virginia as a whole. Four people kill themselves every day and another four die from overdoses, he said. Instituting adequate and accessible mental health services in schools can go a long way in combating teen depression, anxiety, and addiction, he believes. After going door-to-door to meet with voters, his platform has greatly expanded. Healthcare is a big part of it. The number one thing he wants to do if elected is expand Medicare and Medicaid, and tackle it from more than an expansion of service standpoint to reduction of cost. He said bringing a new hospital system into Loudoun or Prince William could increase competition, reduce costs, generate employment at all levels, and help diversify the economy, promoting growth in the biotech sector. Traffic congestion is another important issue for him, and he wants to focus on the innovative solutions to traffic. Instituting a smart city where all the lights are connected to a grid and putting an artificial intelligence system in place that calculates the optimal timing for each light can help ease congestion, he said. On gun control, Bhamidipati wants criminal background checks and safety training to be required when purchasing firearms. He also wants to restrict online gun sales and ban bump stocks. Bhamidipati supports ratifying the ERA and wants to make sure the rights of women in Virginia are safeguarded.

Johanna Gusman Age: 35 Neighborhood: Sterling Park Occupation: Human rights lawyer

Gusman

Campaign website: johannagusman.com, facebook.com/johannagusman2019

The impetus for Gusman entering the race dealt with the politics of early 2019. She said she was disheartened by the General Assembly not ratifying the ERA, as well as the scandal that plagued the executive branch in Richmond. She was in the Emerge Virginia class at the time and decided that with an open seat in her district and no woman running it was time for her to begin her political career. She wants to be a part of the historic legislature that ratifies the ERA. What comes with that, she said, is making sure that reproductive rights are safeguarded and that a

Saines

Campaign website: koransaines.com

woman’s right to choose continues. She has been outspoken on climate change issues. She said all politicians need to address the concerns with urgency. Gusman also wants policymaking to be decoupled from power companies like Dominion and Appalachian Power. She has signed a pledge to not take any money from power companies or developers. Gusman wants to pass gun safety legislation in Virginia. She points to her trademark jean jacket as a way to show people she’s here to represent them and progressive issues. In her mind, she said, they’re bipartisan issues, about progress.

Suhas Subramanyam Age: 32

Ibrahim Moiz

Neighborhood: Sterling Occupation: Attorney, small business owner, volunteer firefighter

The incumbent said, “when I won in 2015, I turned around 16 years of bad policy and I have a record of fighting for Sterling.” And he said as Sterling District supervisor, “I’ve fought for Sterling’s priorities—transportation, education, health care, jobs and smart and sustainable development.” Saines said he has fought for school funding, improvements on Sterling roads, and a W&OD bridge over Sterling Boulevard, and said he would like to improve the walkability of Sterling neighborhoods. He also pointed to his office’s partnership with Enroll Virginia to support enrollment in the Affordable Care Act and work to organize annual jobs fairs. “We’ve come a long way, and I’m proud of the work we’ve accomplished together,” Saines said. “But we still have more we have to do.”

Age: 39 Gusman

Campaign website: suhasforvirginia. com, facebook.com/suhasforva

Subramanyam points to his time in the Obama White House where he saw firsthand that state-level policymakers have a lot of power and can do a lot of great things for the community. With redistricting approaching, he wants to make sure there are good people, especially good Democrats, willing to take a stand and to right the ship in the political system and he said that should start this year. Infrastructure is a key issue for him. In Loudoun County, the infrastructure seems to always be behind the development, he said. He wants to make sure Loudoun receives funding for infrastructure and road projects. We need to make sure when we build we have the infrastructure in place first and we’re building sustainably, he said. Subramanyam wants to fully fund schools and ensure teachers get paid what they’re worth. Great teachers need to be recruited and retained, he said. He points to the School Board’s recent decision to lower the number of students being sent to Thomas Jefferson High School in Fairfax as a symptom of not putting enough attention and funding into schools. To continue to make Loudoun an attractive place to raise a family implies having great schools and access to great jobs, he said. He also wants “common sense” gun reforms and said legislators at the state level can make a huge difference. There’s a problem and we’re seeing it all the time, he said.

Neighborhood: Great Falls Chase Occupation: Partner, NOVA Business Law Group LLP

Moiz

Campaign website: moizforloudoun. com

Moiz came to Loudoun after growing up in an area that once was similarly affluent, and said he’s learned the lessons of that place. Growing up in Flint, MI, he said if anyone had told people in Flint and Detroit during their boom years that one day their auto industry would collapse and they would have water unsafe to drink, they would have been laughed at—and he gets a similar reaction today when he talks about the data center industry shrinking in Loudoun. He said Loudoun needs to plan holistically for sustainable, smart growth into the future: “I strongly believe that our legacies as people are defined by what we do for the next generation, and we have to leave them a healthy environment, we have to leave them a healthy economy.” And he said his training as a business attorney helps him see the threats to that growth, and he would like to be more proactive about meeting with developers before their proposals turn into a choice between “the lesser of two evils.” “It’s asking the difficult questions, it’s thinking outside the box,” he said, contrasting that to waiting “for someone to come and complain about something, you slap a band-aid on it, and you leave.” “I don’t think the state government does that, I don’t think the federal government does that,” Moiz said. “It’s the local county government where we can make that happen.”

PREVIEW County Sheriff (Democrats) Chris Harmison Age: 60 Neighborhood: Leesburg Occupation: Fairfax County Sheriff’s Office Campaign website: harmisonforsheriff.com

Harmison

Harmison is no stranger to the Sheriff ’s Office, having once been second in command to incumbent Sheriff Mike Chapman. But he has since joined the growing number of former senior officers under Chapman who are now speaking out against the sheriff and has the endorsement of 27 law enforcement veterans with collectively more than seven centuries of experience. He said he would like to see a new management style in the Sheriff ’s Office and said he could make that happen with his 40 years of law enforcement experience. “The first thing is to have true accountability and true transparency,” Harmison

33rd State Senate District (Democrats) << FROM PAGE 3 Wexton’s November election to the U.S. House of Representatives. Boysko said she’s been dedicated to public service for decades and that she has a “broad point of view” with a “depth of experience,” having formerly worked as an aide to Fairfax County Supervisor John Foust. From 2016 to 2019, she also represented Virginia’s 86th House District. Boysko said she supports a woman’s right to make personal decisions for herself and is focused on bolstering economic opportunity for all residents by providing them with livable wages, a functional transportation system and a “strong education.” “I want to make sure that our education system is at the top of the list,” she said. Boysko said she’s also focused on housing affordability and making it possible for young adults to return to Northern Virginia to live after graduating from college. Given the recent shooting in Virginia Beach that left 12 people dead, Boysko said she supports “common sense” gun safety legislation, noting that she

said. “I think government doesn’t work without those.” To that end, he has proposed publishing the office’s General Orders and creating up a citizens’ advisory committee to give feedback to the office. Harmison has also said he is open to discussions of creating a county police department, and said he wants to position the department to deal with Loudoun’s growth: “I think the diversity of the county is changing, I think we need to be responsive to that, and I don’t think the incumbent has done a good job of that, so it’s really about new command staff, new ideas, and new leadership.”

Justin Hannah Age: 28 Neighborhood: Aldie Occupation: Department of Defense contractor

Hannah

Campaign website: justinhannah.com

One of the youngest people seeking elected office this year, Hannah said he wants to plan for the future, especially growth in the Sheriff ’s Office as the county grows. And he said he would has been part of gun violence prevention caucuses in the Virginia House of Delegates and Virginia Senate. She said that what separates her from other candidates is her drive to interact with residents. She said she’s already visited every corner of the 33rd Senate District. “There’s no one who’s going to outwork me—I’m proud of my record,” she said.

Sharafat Hussain Age: 52 Neighborhood: Leesburg, 12 years Occupation: Chairman and Hussain editor of the Weekly Bangladeshee, a newspaper catered to the region’s Bangladeshi-American community Campaign website: sharafathussainva. com

Sharafat Hussain said he has an advantage in the primary because he’s lived in Loudoun for nearly two decades and better understands residents’ needs and desires. He said that makes a difference because Loudoun makes up the vast majority of Virginia’s 33rd Senate District.

like to see better drug education, replacing the longstanding D.A.R.E. program in the schools. He would also like to get buy-in from the community and other public safety officials, in part by gathering other public safety officials together regularly: “I’m an advocate for my agency, of course, but we need to be advocates for public safety, because a safer Loudoun is our goal.” He would also like to hold public town halls, and also is open to the idea of county police department: “Whatever is the best for the county that promotes safety, I think that’s what we should go toward. If that means that I lose portions of my job to make the county safer … then I think that’s a job well done.” And despite his young age, Hannah said he already has “a proven track record of getting results,” joining the military at 18 and steadily gaining responsibilities, including command and administrative jobs, a $78 million budget, and a mobile law enforcement unit. “They said ‘you’re doing good,’ so they kept giving me more and more to do,” Hannah said. Hussain is the vice chairman of the Leesburg District Democrats and formerly acted as the Loudoun County Democratic Committee’s fundraising chairman. He said it was through his leadership with the countywide committee in 2018 that it was able to raise the most money it ever has at its annual gala—$90,000. Hussain referred to himself as a “progressive campaigner,” noting that he won’t attack his opponents on the campaign trail. He said that, if elected, he would focus on increased IT education in county schools, women’s rights, clean energy initiatives and improvements to the region’s transportation system. “I love Loudoun and I’ve made Loudoun proud,” he said. “I am not a talker, I am a doer—I know how to lead.” Hussain said he’s also interested in looking to review and possibly amend Virginia’s Senate and House districts, as they often stretch too far and encompass multiple communities that are much different than one another. Specifically, he said the 33rd Senate District needs reworking because it stretches from Leesburg and Brambleton in Loudoun to Fairfax County’s Herndon and Chantilly.

with it.” Higgins has the endorsement of the incumbent, Sen. Richard H. Black (R13), but avoids confronting questions about Black’s controversial record, such as supporting Syrian president and accused war criminal Bashar al-Assad, who, it has been reported, used chemical weapons on civilians, stopped or attacked humanitarian aid convoys, and tortured prisoners. Higgins said, “it’s not something that concerns me in state or local government.” “The man was elected in that seat twice, so there’s a lot of people that think he did a pretty good job apparently, so I’m going to be Geary Higgins and he was Dick Black, and hopefully those people that trusted him will trust me,” Higgins said.

Ron A. Meyer Jr. Age: 29 Neighborhood: One Loudoun Occupation: Director of Business Development, MediaDC Campaign website: ronmeyer.com

Meyer

The youngest member ever elected to the county Board of Supervisors four years ago, Meyer said, “the question comes down to who’s going to get more done on the issues that impact everyone in Northern Virginia, and that’s transportation and tolls.” He takes credit for accelerating the county’s plans to build Shellhorn Road, an alternative to the expensive Dulles Greenway toll road. “My first year in office, we got it in the budget, and this year it’s under construction, and so we’re delivering on our promise, and I’ll continue to deliver on the promise,” he said. And he said once again, he is running on very specific proposals. In the state senate, he said, that would include a bill to bring down tolls on the Greenway, create more Greenway alternatives, a parallel to Rt. 50, and a bill to cap tolls on I-66 at $9. He also said his general election campaign would mirror his primary campaign: “How many candidates do you know who can say that?” He now has no problem confronting the incumbent’s record, and said, “we need a Republican party that’s inclusive … that actually sticks to our principles, that wouldn’t be embracing dictators who are murdering children.” “I think we should have a party that’s focused on trying instead for all of our constituents, not just the sliver of the sliver of the base,” Meyer said.

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