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from Loudoun Now for June 7, 2023

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continued from page 4 and showing a passion for preserving the courthouse’s remarkable historic court records. In 2004, Clerk Gary Clemens appointed Fishback as the office’s first-ever historic records manager.

Fishback retired in June 2014, but by August 2014 was back in the office volunteering in the historic records division. As of April 24, he has provided more than 5,000 hours of volunteer service to the office.

Fishback was recognized with a ceremonial resolution from the Board of Supervisors Tuesday, June 6.

“Mr. Fishback’s numerous contributions and volunteer efforts have assisted the Clerk of the Circuit Court with providing essential preservation of documents which empowers the Clerk and the Clerk’s Historic Records Division to provide Loudoun County residents with an improved experience and easier, quicker access to valuable historic court records and Loudoun history,” the resolution notes.

St. Louis Community Meeting Set June 26

Loudoun County will host a community meeting for the Village of St. Louis Monday, June 26, at 6:30 p.m. at Banneker Elementary School, 35231 Snake Hill Road.

The meeting will feature results of the community survey conducted earlier this year and an update on the St. Louis Village Plan. Members of the St. Louis Village Plan Task Force and representatives of Loudoun County are scheduled to be present at the meeting.

The St. Louis Village Plan, which was initiated by the Board of Supervisors in 2022, is intended to help St. Louis maintain its unique character, support the community’s goals and address a range of issues related to land use, development and quality of life. Following a community meeting in January, St. Louis residents were asked to provide feedback on three focus areas identified by the St. Louis Village Plan Task Force: History and Heritage; Land Use, Development, and Infrastructure; and Water.

For more information and to sign up for updates go to loudoun.gov/stlouis.

VDOT Seeks Input on Old Ox Road Study

The Virginia Department of Transportation is seeking feedback on a Strategically Targeted Affordable Roadway

Solutions or STARS study on potential safety, accessibility and operational improvements on Old Ox Road between the Dulles Greenway and Rock Hill Road.

The study covers about three miles of road, which on average sees about 33,000 vehicles a day.

Survey feedback will be considered while developing potential improvements to the road, which will then be presented with another opportunity for public comment expected this winter. The study is expected to be complete in spring 2024. It does not set construction dates for any improvements, but proposes improvements that localities can then pursue for funding.

Th online survey is open through June 19 at virginiadot.org/oldoxstars. Comments to meetingcomments@vdot.virginia.gov or to Kimberly McCool, P.E., Virginia Department of Transportation, 4975 Alliance Drive, Fairfax, VA 22030.

Online Fatherhood Skills Training Begins July 11

The next session of the program sponsored by Loudoun County to help fathers build skills to become stronger dads begins Tuesday, July 11. All fathers are welcome to attend the free, 12-week, virtual program.

The National Fatherhood Initiative’s 24/7 Dad program is meant to strengthen fathers’ relationships with their children. The virtual workshops will take place weekly on Tuesdays from 6 – 8 p.m. starting July 11. Early registration is encouraged as space is limited.

For more information and to register, go to loudoun.gov/fatherhood. n

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