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Downtown Post Office Dedicated to WWII Vet, Community Advocate BY NORMAN K. STYER nstyer@loudounnow.com
U.S. Rep Jennifer Wexton and Leesburg Postmaster Timothy Lloyd formally rededicated the Downtown Station post office as the Norman Duncan Building during a June 1 ceremony on the courthouse lawn. The action was approved by Congress in December 2020 to honor the World War II veteran and longtime Loudoun County community advocate who died in 2019 at age 100, but the renaming was delayed by the pandemic. “It feels almost silly for me to talk about who Norman Duncan was, because it seems that just about every person in Loudoun knew Norman,” said Wexton, who sponsored the legislation. She noted he was a fixture at veterans’ events and a tireless advocate for family caregivers, inspired by his own experiences caring for his wife, Elsie, as Alzheimer’s disease set in. His advocacy resulted in the declaration of an annual Labor of Love weekend in Loudoun County to celebrate caregivers. “He was not only a community hero, but a personal hero to some many who interacted with him,” Wexton said. She said he was driven by a deep care for others. “You could never say no to Norman. In fact, you couldn’t even say ‘we’ll, see. He was one of the most persistent people I ever came across in Richmond or here in Loudoun,” Wexton said. “While Norman
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Operation Torch in North Africa and Operation Overlord in Normandy, France. “He was a loving husband and father and grandfather and great-grandfather, but above all he was a proud American. He would be so very proud of this honor today,” she said. Twice in his later years Duncan traveled to Normandy to participate in cere-
The Loudoun County Career Firefighters Association, IAFF Local 3756, has filed a petition with overwhelming support to begin collective bargaining. Under state law passed last year, county employees may petition the Board of Supervisors for collective bargaining. The county board isn’t required to then enter a collective bargaining agreement, but a majority on the Loudoun board has pushed for allowing employees to unionize. The county’s ordinance requires at least 30% of the employees in one of the defined bargaining units— fire-rescue employees, labor and trades employees, or general county employees—to sign a petition to start the process. IAFF President John Myers said their petition was signed by closer to 90% of them. “I think that the biggest opportunity we have here is really to get the collective voice of the actual employees and see what’s important to them, and get that hopefully built into a contract, and at the same time work together with county leadership and management to make sure it’s a
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Rep. Jennifer Wexton poses with members of Norman Duncan’s family and Leesburg Postmaster Timothy Lloyd during the June 1 dedication of the Downtown Station post office building in his honor.
never asked for any praise or recognition for his work, his service deserves to be celebrated.” Duncan’s daughter, Patricia “Tina” Barden, recounted her father’s military and public service, noting that even at age 100 he was active with email engaging with community leaders. The son of Jewish immigrants he was drafted into the Army and was in charge of logistics and supply at U.S. bases in the United Kingdom and supported
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Moms Demand Action Mark Gun Violence Awareness Day BY RENSS GREENE rgreene@loudounnow.com
The Loudoun chapter of Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America held the fifth and best-attended yet of its annual gun violence awareness events Saturday near Rust Library. The event marks Gun Violence Awareness Day on June 3 and Wear Orange on June 4 and 5. Coming in the wake of another rash of high-profile mass shootings and gun violence, this year’s event included a display of 110 orange paper shirts, to illustrate the roughly 110 Americans each day killed with guns. The shirts also bore the names of some of the people who have been victims of gun violence this year. “We’re here to say ‘no more.,’” Loudoun Moms Demand Action President Elizabeth Coppage said. “We’re here to say ‘no more’ to 70 women a month being shot and killed by intimate partners. We’re here to say ‘no more’ to Black Americans being disproportionately impacted by gun violence, with 10 times the gun homicides and nearly three times the fatal police shootings of white Americans. ‘No more’ to in-
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Loudoun Moms Demand Action president Elizabeth Coppage speaks at an event Saturday, June 4.
creasing the risk of death by suicide three times with the access to a gun. ‘No more’ to more than 10,000 hate crimes involving firearms every year. ‘No more’ to the gun violence being the leading cause of death for our children in America,” she said. “No more. We have had enough.”
Del. Suhas Subramanyam (D-87) cheered the changes made since the 2019 election. “Over the past couple years, when you elected a gun sense majority, we passed some really meaningful legislation in Virginia at least to try to … make gun
ownership more of a responsibility than, you know, just sort of free-for-all that it was before,” he said. But he said there are things still be done, such as limiting the sale of assault weapons. “So many people have personal stories now of someone they know who’s been affected by gun violence, or who was killed themselves,” he said. He said one of his friends in college killed himself with a rifle, and his wife knew people whose children were killed in the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting in 2012 in Newtown, CT. Equality Loudoun President Cris Candice said their daughter was born the day before the Sandy Hook shooting. “It was a really difficult birth and the first time I held her, I realized that my job as a parent is to protect her from this world,” Candice said. “And while we were still in the hospital, the next day, I turn on the news. … December 14, 2012, the Sandy Hook shooting, 20 elementary school children. My daughter turns 10 this year and almost nothing meaningful in this country has changed. She still goes GUN AWARENESS continues on page 47
Leesburg-based Company Hopes to Team Up with Schools on Campus and Gun Safety BY HAYLEY MILON BOUR hbour@loudounnow.com
According to its CEO, Leesburg-based Omnilert LLC is in talks to work with Loudoun County Public Schools to integrate its gun-detection technology with existing security measures. Across the nation, fears over gun safety are elevated as more than 200 school shootings have occurred in 2022 and the May 24 shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, TX left 19 students and 2 teachers dead. Superintendent Scott Ziegler has addressed gun violence with the community, sharing that the effort to install secure vestibules in each school building is nearly complete. But, spokesman Wayde Byard said the division will not comment on vendor negotiations, and couldn’t confirm any discussions with Omnilert. After the online version of this story was published, Byard said the division and the company are not
working together. Ara Bagdasarian, the founder and CEO of Omnilert and current Leesburg town councilman, said the company’s artificial intelligence integrates with existing security camera and door-locking mechanisms to trigger a campus-wide lockdown response as soon as a gun is detected on a camera. “If someone was walking up to the school with an AR-15, before they even open the door, and it’s on a surveillance camera, the school administrators can be notified and lock the doors, notify the first responders, notify all the people in the building by taking over all the white boards, monitors, desktop alerts, alarm systems, before the person even gets in the building,” he said. He said it’s unrealistic for security staff to monitor all cameras on a school campus at all times. “So, when you have AI working on your behalf, you can monitor 50 cameras simultaneously. And as soon as a gun
is presented, you can initiate the whole lockdown sequence,” Bagdasarian. Spokesman Wayde Byard said the school division does not disclose the number of cameras in school facilities. He said the company is currently running about 50 pilot programs in schools and on campuses across the country. He said the instantaneous contact made with first responders could be life-saving, adding that the leading cause of death from gun violence is blood loss. “Those minutes and seconds can make the difference between life and death in a situation like that. It’s a race against the clock,” he said. “And if you can start the clock before a gunshot is fired, that will change the outcome.” According to Bagdasarian, Omnilert offers a range of subscription packages. The gun detection software sells several hundred dollars per camera, and Bagdasarian said that the company offers discounts for both high-volume sales and for schools. n
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Rivana Developers Hope for County Approvals by End of Year BY RENSS GREENE
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The developers of Rivana at Innovation Station, a massive new development at the Rt. 28/Dulles Toll Road interchange by Metro’s Innovation Station, hope to clear Loudoun County zoning approvals by the end of the year. The project was first announced—with county supervisors already voicing their support before the first application was filed—in April 2021, originally with plans to break ground early this year. On Thursday, Colin Chiarodo, senior development manager for the project, told the Committee for Dulles that they now hope to go to a public hearing with the Board of Supervisors in September, and clear legislative approvals by the end of the year. Plans on the portion of the prop-
erty on the Fairfax County side, including the CIT building, are not yet complete. Developers and county officials have pushed the development, which in its first phase was pitched to include nearly 2,000 residential units, 1.8 million square feet of office, a 265-room hotel, a 185,000-square-foot “retail village” and the tallest buildings in Loudoun as “bucolic urbanism.” Plans for buildout presented Thursday include more than 2,700 residential units, 348,000 square feet of retail and 1.8 million square feet of office. Chiarodo said there are no for-sale units planned, only rentals. It is also planned to have an 11-acre park. “Our development strategy has been quite intentionally to not look like Reston Town Center, to not look like Tysons or The Wharf, and we’ve sacrificed a lot of density within the retail village to do that,
and we’re trying to invest a lot of money into restoring natural resources,” Chiarodo said. He pointed to the retail area, accessible directly from parking and Metro. “If you think of what else is in this market and even other markets, we’ve sacrificed a lot of land to provide this more intimate, smaller-scale experience with four-sided buildings and lot of more intimate streets,” he said. “If you can think about being in this space, the environment, the connection to green space and the activation of public plazas and civic green space will be a cut above, I think, everything else I’ve worked on.” Regulatory hurdles remain, such as details around restoring Horsepen Run, which the Virginia Department of EnviRIVANA continues on page 9
ON THE Agenda County Sells Bonds at Low Interest Rate Loudoun County has sold $156.7 million in general obligation bonds at a relatively low interest rate of 3.16%. The county also received $15.9 million in premium, which was accepted and will be used for capital projects for the general county government and Loudoun County Public Schools to reduce a future bond sale. Eight bidders submitted offers for the county’s bonds, with J.P. Morgan Securities LLC offering the bid with the lowest interest rate, which the county accepted. The interest rate is higher than bond sales in recent years due to rising interest rates. Proceeds from the bond sale will be used to help finance a wide range of projects such as work at Hal & Berni Hanson Regional Park and Philip A. Bolen ON THE AGENDA continues on page 8
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Workshops Offered for Homeownership Month During June, Homeownership Month, Loudoun County and its partners will host three free, virtual events for learning more about owning a home in Loudoun. These workshops will provide information on Loudoun homebuyer programs, financial literacy, and a general housing market update. On Wednesday, June 15 from noon to 1 p.m. the Department of Housing & Community Development and Habitat for Humanity will discuss eligibility requirements and applying for the Affordable Dwelling Unit purchase program, the county’s down payment and closing cost assistance programs, and Habitat for Humanity’s homeownership program. On Wednesday, June 22 from noon to 1 p.m. housing counselors certified by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development from local nonprofits will host a workshop on financial literacy as a homeowners and strategies to avoid foreclosure. And on Wednesday, June 29 from 2 to 3 p.m. representatives from the Dulles Area Association of Realtors will offer a report on the Loudoun housing market. Registration is required. For more information and to register, go to loudoun.gov/housing.
County Issues RFQ for Affordable Housing Financing Program Loudoun County has issued a Request for Qualifications for the affordable housing financing program for developers launched earlier this year, the Rental Housing Acquisition and Preservation Loan Program.
The program is meant to preserve affordable, multi-family rental housing units in Loudoun County by making funding available for their acquisition and preservation. Interested developers must submit the required documentation in the RFQ by Aug. 1 to be considered for certification. For program requirements and guidelines, go to loudoun.gov/multifamilyfinancing. The RFQ will provide Loudoun County with a pool of certified developers. Only certified developers will be eligible to apply for loans through the program. Pre-qualification opportunities will be issued annually. For questions or more information about the Rental Housing Acquisition and Preservation Loan Program, email Housing Finance and Development Administrator Rebekah King at Rebekah.King@loudoun.gov or go to loudoun.gov/multifamilyfinancing.
Gov’t Center Features Art Exhibit Celebrating Pride Month The Loudoun County Art Advisory Committee has opened a new exhibit at Gallery One, the art gallery in the lobby of the Loudoun County Government Center, at 1 Harrison St. SE in Leesburg. The exhibit features the work of 15 artists who identify as LGBTQ or are allies of the LGBTQ community. The exhibit, titled “PRIDE,” features 19 pieces of artwork created by artists ages 18 to 52 in photography, ceramics, painting, drawing, sculpture and fiber mediums. The exhibition will be on display in Gallery One through June 30, and was curated with help from Equality Loudoun, a nonprofit organization supporting LGBTQ equality.
Fatherhood Skills Sessions Begin June 28 The next session of the program sponsored by the Loudoun County Department of Family Services to help fathers build skills to become stronger dads begins Tuesday, June 28. All fathers are welcome to attend the free, 12-week virtual program. Area fathers are encouraged to register for the National Fatherhood Initiative’s 24/7 Dad program to strengthen their relationships with their children. The virtual workshops will be held weekly on Tuesdays from 6 to 8 p.m. Early registration is encouraged as space is limited. To register, sign up at https://bit.ly/ loudounfathers, or contact Linh Carter at linh.carter@loudoun.gov or 703-737-8237. More information is at loudoun.gov/fatherhood. n
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Rivana continued from page 6 ronmental Quality classifies as impaired citing E. coli outbreaks and heavy erosion, and the Environmental Protection Agency has warned contains fecal coliform contamination. Other concerns include specificity in the application and parking requirements. Chiarodo said Novais, the company assembled to develop the project, has tried to provide flexibility in the application to accommodate market changes, which he said has faced skepticism from county planners. “There’s a lot of concern about that, anecdotally we’re hearing, ‘well, this could all develop as a retail strip center right next to Metro,” he said. “… If you looked at the numbers, maybe true, but it’s not the intent of the developer or the way the money’s been invested.” And he said the county’s current parking re-
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quirements don’t reflect the nature of the development. “If we build our parking out to the current zoning ordinance, it would require another $230 million worth of parking—it’s not necessarily reflective of the transit oriented development,” he said. The 103-acre property straddles the Loudoun-Fairfax line, and encompasses both the Center for Innovative Technology and land in Loudoun that has been envisioned as a prominent gateway into Loudoun for decades. The land at the Rt. 28/Dulles Toll Road interchange is the site of former plans for The Hub. The Hub, in turn, was formerly known as Dulles World Center, a project that was talked about for years but never got off the ground. It was first rezoned to permit a high-density research and development park in the late 1980s. It was revived as the Dulles World Center in 2012, a project that included 1,265 homes and 1.75 million square feet of office. In 2018, The Hub was approved for the same number of homes with 250,000 square feet of office. n
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Starting June 20, parts of Potomac View Road will close for an estimated four weeks during a widening project The road will be closed to through traffic between Cascades Parkway and Benedict Drive as construction crews work to widen the road to four lanes, install an additional right turn lane at the intersection with Rt. 7, install dedicated right and left turn lanes to the road from community entrances, and install fencing, landscaping and buffering. Following the four-week closure, one eastbound lane will be opened from mid-July to the end of September. Work is expected to be completed with all four lanes open and operational by early October. The road improvements are associated with Montebello Farms and Mount Sterling developments. For more information, contact Supervisor Koran Saines’s office at Koran.Saines@loudoun.gov or 703-777-0204. n
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On June 5, 1947, while delivering the graduation address at Harvard University, U.S. Secretary of State George C. Marshall made the case for massive American investment in the devastated economies of post-World War II Europe. On Sunday, 75 years later, a crowd gathered on the lawn of his Leesburg home, Dodona Manor, to reflect on the legacy of the European Recovery Program, best known as the Marshall Plan and for which the retired Army General was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize. Speakers during the program, organized by the George C. Marshall International Center, highlighted the plan’s success at rebuilding Europe’s economy and creating a foundation of cooperation among the participating nations—including the establishment of strong economic ties to the U.S.—that continue today, while promoting American values of freedom and keeping Soviet expansion in check. British Ambassador to the U.S. Karen Pierce said the foundation of Marshall’s principles can be seen in Europe today. “George Marshall fundamentally understood the importance of a Europe that would be peaceful, that would be self-sustaining, and that would be a friend of the United States,” she said. “As we watch what Ukraine is going through today with the Russian illegal invasion and conflict, I think we can remember that spirit of George Marshall and we can remember what a better time in Europe can look like
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David Hien speaks during a June 5 program marking the 75th anniversary of George C. Marshall’s speech proposing the European Recovery Program.
and one day we can get back to that Europe—whole and free, which he was visionary enough to believe in.” Luxembourg’s Deputy Chief of Mission Gilles Bauer said that, although his small country did not receive a large investment from the ERP, the impact was significant, nevertheless. “It rebuilt the infrastructure and also it raised our neighbors, and we cannot thrive without our
neighbors thriving in a cooperative way,” he said. Björn Fagerberg, the counselor and head of political affairs at Sweden’s U.S. embassy, noted that it was a relatively small and poor American population that bore the cost of the $15 billion investMARSHALL LEGACY continues on page 11
Liberty Street Development RFP Draws 1 Proposal May 31 was the deadline for developers to submit proposals to redevelop the town-owned Liberty Street parking lot, under the terms of a request for proposals issued in April. According to town Public Information Officer Betsy Arnett, only one response was received. The Town Council is expected to be briefed on the details of the proposal in August. The RFP was issued pursuant to the Virginia Public-Private Educational Facilities and Infrastructure Act a year after attorney Peter Burnett first proposed a redevelopment concept for the 2-acre property, a former town dump site. Burnett’s plan includes more than 100 units of age-restricted, affordable senior apartments, 20,000 square feet of conference center, theater and restaurant space, and a 150-space parking garage, according to previous presentations.
Antique Cooking Utensils on Display at Balch An exhibit in the Margaret Mercer Room of Balch Library features kitchen utensils and recipes used by S.J. “Granny” Johnston who lived at the corner of Loudoun and Wirt streets for 75 years. The display focuses on the cooking she did for her grandsons from the 1950s to the 1970s and recreates her cooking while offering a view into Leesburg’s past. The exhibit continues through June. n
Steinberg Files for Re-election to Leesburg Council LOUDOUN NOW STAFF REPORT
Leesburg Councilman Neil Steinberg announced that he will run for re-election in the November election. A formal kick-off event is planned June 12. In seeking a second four-year term,
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Steinberg is the only one of the three councilmembers whose terms expire in December to file for re-election. Vice Mayor Marty Martinez is running for the House of Delegates and Suzanne Fox is running for mayor. “It has been an honor to serve on Leesburg’s Town Council for the last four years and I look forward to serving for another term,” Steinberg stated in his announcement. “I am committed to working to ensure that Leesburg continues to be
one of the nicest places to live anywhere.” His announcement featured endorsements from Mayor Kelly Burk, Martinez, Leesburg District Supervisor Kristen Umstattd, and former Attorney General Mark Herring, a Leesburg resident. “It has been a pleasure to work with Neil these past four years. He is devoted to the Town of Leesburg and I look forward to continue working with him during the next term,” Burk stated. “It is humbling to receive the support
of a so well-respected group of community leaders,” Steinberg stated. He cited as priorities a focus on affordable housing, development and environmental protection policies and promoting civility in the council chambers. ”During the pandemic it was a challenge to keep Leesburg open for business. I believe we succeeded with flying colors, providing the level of service our STEINBERG continues on page 11
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Marshall legacy continued from page 10 ment—about $1,000 per person at the time. “There is something very inspiring to look back and see what was possible to do. I know it wasn’t easy and the American public balked at the sums involved and it wasn’t easy to get political support, but in the end it turned out to be possible,” he said. Fagerberg also sees parallels to the European response to the Russian invasion of Ukraine today. “Not making this investment into the reconstruction of Europe would have consequences and those consequences would have reverberated around the world. They would ultimately probably impact the U.S.,” he said. “That is very much the case today if Russia’s Vladimir Putin is successful in his imperialist attempts to subjugate Ukraine, a free and democratic country. This not only will nullify the achievements of generations in strengthening European security, it will also embolden autocrats worldwide to push forward territorial claims with force and it will make the world less
safe for all of us.” David Hien, a senior fellow at the George C. Marshall Foundation in Lexington, suggested modernizing the descriptions typically applied to the Marshall Plan, such as priming the pump of Europe’s economy or providing an industrial lubricant. “The European Recovery plan was more dynamic and more organic than that. The Marshall Plan instead resembled a vaccine, or perhaps even better, an injection of carefully targeted stem cells,” he said. The wave of grants, loans, and technical advice “stimulated host bodies to generate their own natural powers of resistance—to resist especially the Soviet Union.” He also characterized the program as “asymmetrical warfare.” “The Marshall Plan was not primarily a humanitarian intervention; it was a weapon of war,” Hien said. “The United States countered the Soviet’s strengths, especially the Soviet military ground forces with its own strength, economic and technical assistance coupled with the important psychological weapons of freedom—free governments, free markets, free speech, freedom of assembly, freedom of religion, freedom of the press. And all those had a
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tremendous effect.” William Buckman said the ERP not only rebuilt Europe’s economic institutions, but also established the base of cooperation among the nations—starting with the treaty to control steel and coal. That investment and cooperation quickly resulted in industrial and agricultural production surpassing pre-war levels and continued to flourish. “The European Union of today was not created by the Marshall Plan, but the economic principles promoted by the Economic Cooperation Administration (which administered the ERP) as well as the assiduous work of the participating countries seeking new forms of cooperation and efficiency, notably including West Germany as an engine, certainly were catalysts for the process,” he said. Sunday’s program also included tours of Dodona Manor, which Fagerberg described as a hidden jewel in the region, where the George C. Marshall International Center provide guided tours on weekends and hosts a variety of programs focused on Marshall’s principles of ethical leadership. Learn more at georgecmarshall.org. n
Steinberg continued from page 10 residents expect and deserve. In that time frame we were also able to complete several important infrastructure projects,” he said. “I feel that these last two years have demonstrated a far greater measure of cooperation and collegiality that was not as evident during my first two years. During my second term, I will continue to advocate for affordable housing, sensible development and environmental innovation.” Steinberg moved to Loudoun County in 1975, and for the past 43 years has operated the downtown business Photoworks with his wife KD Kidder. A formal campaign kickoff is planned Sunday, June 12 from 1 to 3 p.m. at Loudoun Kitchen and Bar. Reservations are requested to Neil@ForSteinberg.com. June 21 is the deadline for candidates to file for the Town Council race. n
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Schools, County Explore Enrollment Projection Challenges BY RENSS GREENE rgreene@loudounnow.com
The Joint Board of Supervisors and School Board Committee on June 6 heard about some of the challenges the school system has faced recently predicting how many students they will have to teach. And school staff members are waiting to see if this fall there is a surge of students returning to public school. According to numbers prepared by school system staff, the district’s countywide enrollment projections have been within a single percentage point since at least 2012, and in 2013 estimating the number of students—70,858 that year as of Sept. 30, the date used for official en-
rollment—within three students. That was, until the COVID-19 pandemic. In 2020, student enrollment was only 95% of the school district’s projection, and in 2021 only 93.2%, a difference of 5,977 students from their estimates. “We know that a lot of students moved from public education across the country, not just here. We do believe they’re going to come back,” said Loudoun County Public Schools Chief Operations Officer Kevin Lewis. “We don’t know what percentage will come back and when they’ll come back, and we’re all sitting with bated breath waiting for this Sept. 30 to see how many people register for this fall, because it could be a significant number of those folks come back this year.” What’s more difficult, school district
representatives said, is predicting enrollment in specific areas. From the time a development application is first referred to the school district for enrollment projections, a decade may pass before those students arrive in full—enough time for trends and development plans to change, Lewis said. And the disruptions of the pandemic years have made that more difficult, which School Board Chairman Jeff Morse (Dulles) said the school system is seeing right now at Hovatter Elementary School. “2020 and 2021, we did not have a great idea of exactly how many kids were going to be coming to school. We are seeing the repercussions of that in being three years out now and seeing the first stable numbers—what we believe are go-
ing to be stable—and they’re way above everything that we projected,” he said. He also said that changing school attendance zones, while disruptive to families and students, may be something the school district has to think about. Previously, he said, the School Board has tried to do that on a large scale only when they are building a new school. “I think that some of the discussion into the future when we talk about Park View and some of the schools up north where there’s availability, the future may change and we may be doing more adjustments of school boundaries without new construction because there are seats available and there are other schools where they are way overcrowded,” he said. n
Amazon Helps Revamp Distribution of Weekend Meals to Students in Need schools in the fall.” The pantry model is meant to provide families with more dignity because parents are invited to choose their food, rather than the meals that are prepacked and placed in their child’s backpack. For that reason, the pantry model also cuts down on wasted food. The school pantries are stocked with items such as shelf stable milk, corn flour, beans, rice, canned fruits and vegetables, tortillas, peanut butter, jelly, breakfast items, vegetable oil and other non-perishable items. In addition to non-perishable items the pantries are also stocked with household items and hygiene items for students and families. Parent liaisons connect with the families in need at each school and invite them to “shop” at the pantry weekly.
BY DANIELLE NADLER Loudoun Education Foundation
The Loudoun Education Foundation, with the help of local business partners, has made major changes to its Backpack Coalition program this year to ensure a record number of students in need have access to food on the weekends. LEF’s Backpack Coalition program is providing more than 1,000 meals per week to Loudoun County Public Schools students in need and their families. Since 2012, the program has partnered with local public schools to ensure the meal bags are discreetly slipped into backpacks of students facing food insecurity. This spring, the program has made two key changes, thanks to the help of generous business partners: the first is working with Amazon Logistics’ Sterling Delivery Station and Metropolitan Logistics, an independent delivery service partner of Amazon, to deliver about 1,000 meal bags a week to 25 Loudoun public schools, and the second is launching pantries at six schools and began stocking two existing school pantries. The pantries are funded by a donation of $30,000 from Amazon Web Services. “Last summer, we asked principals and parent liaisons how LEF’s Backpack Coalition program could better serve families, and the overwhelming response was a need for more diverse food options and the idea for school pantries was formed,”
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Joel Sparks and Anna Wensil are part of the team from Amazon Logistics’ Sterling Delivery Station and Metropolitan Logistics, an independent delivery service partner of Amazon that delivers weekend meals to about 1,000 students at 25 Loudoun County schools each week.
stated Julie Sproul, a former public school teacher who’s served as LEF’s Program Coordinator for the past eight months. “Thanks to our incredible partner, AWS, we were able to begin the pantry roll out in January. The feedback has been incredible and we plan to expand it to more
Amazon delivers 1,000 meals each week LEF’s Backpack Coalition program has also partnered with Amazon Logistics’ Sterling Delivery Station and Metropolitan Logistics, an independent delivery service partner of Amazon, to support weekly delivery to the schools. Each Wednesday, two trucks pick up more than 1,000 meal bags from a warehouse in Leesburg and deliver the bags to 25 schools, from as far east as Sully Elementary in Sterling to as far west as Blue Ridge Middle School in Purcellville. “We’re incredibly proud to support
Loudoun Education Foundation’s Backpack Coalition Weekend Meals and school pantries program, helping provide critical meals to food insecure students and their families,” stated Wilberte Paul, Community Engagement Manager for AWS InCommunities. “AWS InCommunities strongly believes in supporting meaningful local programs in the communities where we have a presence. This school year, we’re grateful to be able to extend our commitment to this important cause and leverage our unique resources to ease logistical barriers in getting meals delivered.” Rory McFadden and Tyler Reynolds, founders of Metropolitan Logistics, stated, “Metropolitan Logistics is honored to be an Amazon Delivery Service Partner and to have the opportunity to make a positive impact in the community we serve. Delivering meals for LEF to families battling food insecurity is one of the most fulfilling missions we’ve ever been a part of.” The Loudoun Education Foundation is an independent nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization that raises private funds to enhance the quality of education in the county’s public schools. Its team does this by connecting donors’ passions with areas of need within the school system. Since its inception in 1991, LEF has raised more than $12 million to support students and teachers. Learn more by following the foundation on social media or at LoudounEducationFoundation.org. n
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Teen Charged in High School Bomb Threat LOUDOUN NOW STAFF REPORT
A teenager has been charged in connection with emailed bomb threats that prompted the evacuation of Potomac Falls High School on June 1. Sheriff’s Office detectives identified a juvenile student at Potomac Falls High School as the source of the emails. Petitions were issued by Loudoun County Juvenile Court Services for three charges of threats to bomb. During the incident, following Loudoun County Public Schools protocols, students were evacuated from the building so that a search could be conducted. The search of the school and its perimeter was conducted by canine units from multiple agencies and found nothing suspicious. In addition to Loudoun Sheriff’s Office personnel, the search was supported by bomb detection dog teams from the Loudoun County Fire Marshal’s Office,
the Fairfax County Police Department, the Frederick County Fire Marshal’s Office, the Federal Emergency Management Mount Weather Police Department, the Central Intelligence Agency, and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives. As students and staff members waited outside in the 90-degree weather through the afternoon, Loudoun County Fire-Rescue units treated three patients for heat-related issues or medical conditions. One student and one staff member were transported to the hospital for treatment. The bomb hoax resulted in 17 Loudoun County Fire-Rescue units with approximately 50 personnel spending nearly three hours on the site, according to the agency. The suspect faces juvenile petitions on three counts of threat to bomb, a Class 5 felony in cases involving individuals over the age of 15. n
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The Sheriff’s Office on Tuesday announced the arrest in New Jersey of a suspect in a May 31 shooting in Ashburn. S. Sivia, 30, of Leesburg, is charged of two counts of discharging a firearm at Sivia an occupied dwelling, attempted malicious wounding, possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, and use of a firearm during the commission of a felony after he allegedly fired gunshots at an Ashburn apartment last week. Deputies initially responded to Omeara Terrace in the Camden Silo Creek neighborhood around 3 a.m. May 31 for a report of gunfire. On the scene, deputies found that an apartment had been struck by gunfire. No injuries were reported. During the investigation, it was determined Sivia was in an altercation with residents at the apartment prior to the shooting. This appears to be an isolated incident and there is no indication that this case is connected to previously reported gunfire cases in the Ashburn area,
according to the agency. He was taken into custody by the U.S. Marshal’s Service in in Iselin, New Jersey and was held at the Ocean County Jail in Toms River, NJ, pending an extradition hearing.
Aldie Woman Charged with Child Abuse, Assault A 36-year-old Aldie woman faces felony charges after her child was found by neighbors wandering outside unattended Sunday evening. Deputies were called to Terrazo Terrace after the child was discovered. They determined that the mother left the juvenile at the residence unattended. After approximately two hours, the mother returned home and allegedly became combative with deputies. She was charged with felony gross, wanton, or reckless care of a child; felony assault on law enforcement; obstruction of justice; destruction of property; and disorderly conduct. Williams was held without bond at the Loudoun County Adult Detention Center. The children were placed with a family member, according to the Sheriff’s Office. n
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Heeling House Dogs Help Students De-Stress BY MAX VILLEGAS
Heeling House, a Sterling nonprofit, is becoming popular among high school students—as it provides service dogs to help students de-stress. The organization aims to improve the lives of special needs children through visits with therapy dogs, but its mission has evolved to help all students in the community. Established in 2014, Heeling House has grown to have roughly 30 therapy dog teams that serve students in Loudoun. All teams are registered through Pet Partners, an international organization promoting animal assisted therapy. One of the services Heeling House offers is assisted animal therapy, when dogs come into the classroom and visit special needs students on a regular basis. Heeling House currently assists students at Harper Park Middle School in Leesburg, where the dogs come in every other week. The dogs help students reach their goals, either in academics or life skills. That can include dogs putting on costumes, said Heeling House office manager Monica Chiu. She said that exercise helps teach special needs students about how to dress themselves and dress appropriately for the weather outside. Ellen Hinch and her dog, Karma, are one team that visits Harper Park for assisted animal therapy visits. “[It] never seems to get old,” Hinch said, as she enjoys bringing Karma in to allow students to have fun with Karma, but also learn how to complete tasks. Karma gives the middle schoolers an opportunity to improve their communication skills, because students are excited to share stories about their own dogs. Hinch said that the dogs are there to serve a purpose, so they are expected to always stay on task. Both the dogs and their handlers must pass the Therapy Dog Test every two years to work with local facilities. Nancy Chesley, who works with a golden retriever named Zoey, emphasized that “the dog has to want to do the work,” which can determine the types of events a team will attend. For example, Chelsey and Zoey found success at local hospitals
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Nancy Chesley, Ellen Hinch and Kathleen O’Reagan of Heeling House pose with their dogs Zoey, Karma and Zac at Rust Library in Leesburg.
and other healthcare facilities. Kathleen O’Reagan works with Zac, a Kuvasz, mainly in classrooms. O’Reagan agreed with Chesley regarding the dogs each having their specialties, as Zac is best paired with the elderly. “[The] handler is the dog’s advocate,” Chesley said. And, she said, the dogs can’t perform at their best without their own time to de-stress. The other type of service Heeling House offers are de-stress events, which are geared toward high school students. During a de-stress event, Heeling House will come into a school, normally during lunch, and allow students to come visit the dogs. De-stress events have become more
popular, which Chiu believes is linked to the pandemic. “People are starting to see the benefits of dogs,” said Chiu. With the overwhelming amount of stress put on high school students from testing to college applications, de-stress events are provided to let students relax. Chiu hopes to help out more schools in the future, but she encourages schools to book in advance to secure a session with the dogs. Chiu recalled students “crying happy tears” when the dogs come in. The destress events are a relief for high schoolers and the impact is clearly visible. Heeling House wants to make an impact, even if the results aren’t as dramatic. Chiu emphasized the need to focus on mental
health, and the dog teams are ready to be available to students for support. “[It’s] something different in the routine,” said Chesley. She explains how routine visits to schools, hospitals and other facilities can lead to building relationships with students and patients. Frequent visits also allow for more student-dog activities that can have a deeper impact. Chesley, Hinch and O’Reagan hope to visit high schools more frequently to continue building relationships and giving students a chance to unwind with a furry friend. n Max Villegas is a Freedom High School senior completing his senior capstone project at Loudoun Now.
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Sandy Lerner Selected as 2022 Loudoun Laurels Honoree LOUDOUN NOW STAFF REPORT
The Loudoun Laurels Foundation has selected Sandy Lerner as its 2022 laureate. She was chosen from among nearly two dozen nominations submitted by the public. The foundation is committed to honoring exceptional community service for the benefit of Loudoun County citizens and developing future civic leaders through scholarships and mentorships. Each year, the foundation honors Loudoun County citizens whose commitment to the Loudoun community through leadership, community service, and philanthropy have helped make Loudoun County a great place in which to live and work. An entrepreneur-turned-farmer, Lerner has directed her efforts and resources towards philanthropy, sustainable and humane farming, land conservation, and historic preservation. Living in Loudoun County for over 25 years, she has contributed her time, energy, funds, and use of her properties to local, national, and international nonprofits. Through her conservation and preservation endeavors, as well as her pioneering organic, predator-friendly, and humane farming initiatives and her work to save endangered breeds of domestic livestock, Lerner is credited with blending tradition and technology to serve the interests of all Loudoun residents, both human and animal. Northern Virginia Coalition for Animals president Gina Marie Lynch, in her letter of support for Sandy’s nomination, wrote, “With the care she shows to animals and the inspiration she gives to us and others to do more for those around us, even our non-human friends, you can’t pick a better individual than Sandy to represent the goals, commitment, and characteristics of Loudoun County.” Previous laureates include Childs F. Burden, G. Kimball Hart, Eugene M. Scheel, Karen Hatcher Russell, Paul Ziluca, Joe T. May, Lang and Judy Washburn, James P. Roberts, Robert E. Sevila, Stanley Caulkins, Fred Drummond, Edgar B. Hatrick, Su Webb, Joe Boling, Dr. John H Cook III, Cate Magennis Wyatt, J. Hamilton Lambert, Margaret Morton, Thomas D. Horne, Betsy Davis, Bill Harrison, Fred and Karen Schaufeld, Al P. Van Huyck, Kristina Bouweiri, Di Cook, Chuck Kuhn, and Punkin Lee.
Lerner and the 2022 Loudoun Laurels Scholars—two Loudoun County high school graduates selected to receive $40,000 college scholarships—will be honored at the 2022 Gala to be held on Friday, Sept. 30 at Lansdowne Resort. For more information, go to loudounlaurels.org, and to receive an invitation to the gala, send your mailing address, email address, and telephone number to info@loudounlaurels.org. n
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It is 8 a.m. on a warm Saturday morning as Colin Wright starts up his truck for the day. This job is the first of many he has this weekend with his self-owned business, Colin’s Haulin’. As he loads up his truck and trailer with broken furniture and assorted worn and weary items, Colin takes a moment to reflect on his company’s growth. “Upon starting, my weekends were slow. Since then, my weekends and even weekdays after school are typically fully booked. I’ve recently expanded my inventory and bought a trailer to serve my clients better,” he said. Colin is one of many small business owners from Tuscarora High School in Leesburg, but it seems like success is a common theme throughout all. Grant Dickersheid, another Tuscarora student, is the creator and owner of Letter Company, a streetwear brand that has truly found its audience. “I always liked creating things so when I started making clothing and people liked it, I ran with it.” Dickersheid said. “I treat it like a creative outlet. I just make things that I think look good and interest me.” Grant’s business has found strong local support in Loudoun, with his pop-up stores attracting hundreds of customers. “My first official pop up was at the Leesburg Junction about a year ago where I got to set up shop for the day,” he said.
Deadline Nears for Next Young Entrepreneurs Academy There still is time for Loudoun middle and high school students interested in launching their own businesses to enroll in the upcoming Young Entrepreneurs Academy. The program, which runs October through May 2023, is sponsored by the Loudoun Chamber Foundation and the Loudoun Economic Development Authority. Through the class, students will develop business ideas, write business plans, conduct market research, be mentored by local business leaders, pitch plans to a panel of investors, and be prepared to launch their own legal, fully formed companies and social movements. The application deadline is June 21. For applications and more details, go to loudounchamber.org/yea. n “It went really well, and it was cool seeing everybody come that was interested in what I was doing.” This wave of enterprise was not instant, however. Each of these business ENTREPRENEURS continues on page 20
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BUSINESS Announcements Metcalfe Joins BCT Advisory Board Stacey Metcalfe has joined the Loudoun County advisory board of BCT-Bank of Charles Town. The members of the panel provide strategic advice to BCT regarding local Metcalfe markets, with an emphasis on Loudoun County and Northern Virginia. Metcalfe is the executive director and CEO of Morven Park and is the past chairwoman of the Loudoun County Chamber of Commerce. “Stacey is a welcome addition to our Loudoun Advisory Board,” stated BCT President and CEO Alice Frazier. “She brings extraordinary community experience in Loudoun County and Northern Virginia that will inform our strategy and enable us to make new and lasting relationships in the local business and non-profit communities.”
Prior to joining Morven Park, Metcalfe served as director of Western Region Government and Community Relations with Inova Health Systems. She serves on the Loudoun Economic Development Advisory Commission, Friends of Loudoun Mental Health, 100WomenStrong, and the Loudoun County School Business Partnership Executive Council. She is a graduate of Penn State University and completed the Harvard University Business Leadership program for Leading Transformation.
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Obituaries
Stevii Graves Obituary Stevii (Stephanie-Jo Thompson) Graves passed away on April 22, 2022 at her home in Leesburg from a short, intense battle with pancreatic cancer. Stevii entered this world on June 1st, 1946 to her proud parents Bill and Dorothy Thompson in in Ottumwa, Iowa. Her late father was a Rear Admiral with the US Navy. His service brought the family to different countries, states, and nineteen different homes over the years. Including Guam, Iowa, California, Nebraska, Virginia, Newport, RI., and the Great Lakes. It was from these early travels that Stevii found her love of traveling, meeting new people and making new friends. Stevii attended several High Schools, with Rogers High School, Newport Rhode Island being her home for her Junior and Senior years. As a Senior on April 14, 1964, Stevii was inducted into the Rhode Island Honor Society and she graduated with Honors from Rogers High School on June 8, 1964. On February 27, 1964 she received an acceptance letter from Marjorie Webster Junior College and on
Barbara Elizabeth Plitman Barbara Elizabeth Plitman of Basye, VA (formerly of Leesburg, VA) passed away on May 24, 2022, at the home of her daughter near Lovettsville. She is survived by three daughters Theresa Emery (Frank), Deborah Fallon (Mike) and Michelle Johnson (Paul Owens), twin sister Bea Robinette, brother Ronald Eamich (Patty), 9 grandchildren Christina Edmondson, Doug Philyaw (Amy), Michael-Ryan Fallon, Ellie Fallon (Dylan White), Tiffany Emery, Brock Emery, Tyler Owens (Katy), Justin Owens (Tara) and Alex Owen (Ellen), 12 great-grand-
April 2, 1964 she received an acceptance letter from The George Washington University, Washington, DC. She subsequently chose the Marjorie Webster Junior College and graduated from Marjorie Webster with and Associate Arts Degree in 1966. Stevii met her husband to be, Randy Graves, in April 1966 through an introduction from his cousin Marilyn. Randy was working for NASA’s Langley Research Center, and had just been accepted to Virginia Tech for his Masters in Engineering Degree. A mere 3 months later he proposed and they were married on August 20th, 1966. Stevii attended Hampton University, was inducted into the Alpha Kappa Mu Honor Society in March 1976, and earned her degree in Human Ecology Education graduating with honors in 1978. In 1975 while looking for things to do and more friends she attended a crafting festival in Hampton, VA. When she entered a greeter asked her what group she was there to see. Stevii had no idea, so she looked around and saw a big group of ladies in the back laughing and talking. She had no idea what craft they were doing so she asked, and the greeter said they’re quilters. Stevii immediately replied “that’s the group I want to join!” Thus, launching her quilting journey. In 1983 they moved to McLean and Stevii started working full-time for the Navy Memorial in Washington, DC of which her father was a founding member. Stevii was in charge of the Navy Log. The Navy Log is children, and 12 nieces and nephews. Also surviving is her mother-in-law Sally Plitman and brothers-in-law Michael Plitman (Joan), Mark Plitman, and sister-in-law Jeannie Payne. She was predeceased by her parents Wanda and Mervin Eamich, husbands Lanny Robinette and Stuart Plitman and niece Dawn Robinette. Barbara was employed at the XEROX Corporation Training Center in Lansdowne for 32 years. She was a Board member and Secretary of the Loudoun First Responders Foundation. A celebration of her life was held on June 2 at 11:00 AM at the Loudoun Funeral Chapel, 158 Catoctin Circle SE, Leesburg VA with burial at Leesburg Union Cemetery. Donations can be made, in lieu of flowers, in the Memory of Barbara E Plitman to Loudoun First Responders Foundation 24876 Helms Terrace, Aldie, VA 20105 info@lfrf.org Webcast and condolences can be shared with the family at www. Loudounfuneralchapel.com click on Barbara Plitman obituary.
now the nation’s largest publicly available repository of Sea Service personnel. Stevii was awarded the Depart of the Navy’s Meritorious Public Service Award in 2000. Over the years her achievements have been plentiful and varied. She became a very well respected and accomplished quilting judge, author and co-author on numerous quilting books, teacher, mentor, and friend. She was a past President of Visions Art Museum in San Diego where she also edited their first published book on their museum exhibitions, was a past President and board member of International Quilt Association, and a Board member of Southern CA Council of Quilt Guilds. Stevii has been very active with Road to California Quilter’s Conference since the early 1990’s. She was the Judging Floor Coordinator and Faculty Talent Scout. Her quilts have been published in numerous books and she has been involved in making special quilts such as the Sesquicentennial California Quilt. Stevii was a Quilt judge and judged quilts for the International Quilt Association and Mancuso Quilt Festivals. She was a teacher on many quilting cruises including a special quilters cruise to Cuba. She was a fixture at Festival at Houston and could be found working as the needle guru in the Bohin booth. She has been
John edward buresh John Edward Buresh of Leesburg, Virginia died on Friday, May 27, 2022 at the age of 57 from cancer. John was born in
Lawrence Bles Lawrence T “Larry” Bles of Fairfax, Virginia departed this world on June 1, 2022. He is survived by his sister Elizabeth Bles-Webber (Steve) and brother James M. Bles (Debie) and several nieces and nephews. His parents, James and Lucy Bles, predeceased him as well as his sister Babette Bles and a nephew. Larry grew up in Ashburn, graduating from Broad Run High School in 1977. Upon
a mentor to many people pushing them to believe in themselves and their work. She has changed the course of many people’s lives through her tireless work, support and friendship. Stevii was also very much a family person. She even pulled her children and grandchildren into her quilting family bringing them to quilting shows in the US and Bali and teaching her grandchildren how to sew. She and Randy enjoyed longs trips and visits with her children and grandchildren and we all have fond memories of Stevii bringing joy and silliness to holiday dinners, family gatherings, and of course her snuggle worthy quilts that she made for all of us. Stevii is survived by her husband of 55 years, Randy, her brother Craig, her brother Brian and his wife Chris, her eldest son Will and his wife Kathryn, her daughter Stefanie and husband Pat, her youngest son Braden and his wife Amanda, her 4 grandchildren Alex, Connor, Paige and Cooper, 2 step grand-children Kelsey and Melissa, nephews Jay, Jack and Zach and the many friends she has made throughout the years. Marshalltown, Iowa to Tom and Bonnie Buresh. He is survived by his loving wife of 27 years Jaimie Potter, son Kyle, siblings Judi, Tom, Dan, Mary, Nancy, Bob, and Jeff. The family will receive friends from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM on Saturday, June 18, 2022, at Loudoun Funeral Chapel, 158 Catoctin Circle, SE, Leesburg, Virginia. A Memorial service will begin at 2:00 PM. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.loudounfuneralchapel.com In lieu of flower graduation, he enlisted in the United States Navy. While in the Navy, he was able to further his interest in computer science and spent his entire career working with computers. He was a natural-born musician who was able to play several instruments. Over the years he raised many Goldens and he was a terrific dog-dad. His family will hold a private memorial at a later date. Arrangements are by Hall Funeral Home of Purcellville, VA.
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Mary Jane Slack Mary Jane Slack went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on June 4, 2022, at the age of 93 in Leesburg Va. She was born June 18, 1928 in Baltimore Md. She grew up in Washington DC and graduated from McKinley High School. After high school she went to work for the federal govt. In 1951 she married Frederick T. (Joe) Slack and settled in Arlington Va until moving to Sterling Va in 1963. She and Joe were one of the first families to settle in the Broyhill community of Sterling Park where they were both active in community clubs and activities. Mary was a longtime employee of Peoples Drug store in Sterling where neighbors would find her dutifully working in the cosmetics department. Eventually Mary went to work at the Woodward and Lothrop department store in Tysons corner where she would work until her retirement
Evan Jay Chapple On Friday, June 3, 2022, Evan Jay Chapple, surrounded by his wife and children, passed away after a year and a half-long battle with lung cancer. Evan was known for his love of his family and community, his passion for his farm and soil, and his sense of humor and compassion. Evan was born on February 21, 1964, in New Brunswick, New Jersey to Jim and Jean Chapple. He was the middle of three children, an older brother, Alan, and a younger sister, Alison. Following their residence in New Jersey, the family lived in Silver Spring and Germantown, Maryland, and eventually moved to Leesburg, Virginia in 1974. It was in his time at Loudoun County High School that he excelled academically and graduated after only three years. He was passionate about music, and on the drumline in the marching band. In 1981, he graduated from high school, and soon thereafter met the love of his life, Holly Heider. Evan and Holly together raised seven children in 35 years of marriage. Along with their remarkable love and partner-
LOUDOUNNOW.COM in the early 1990s. After her retirement from the workforce Mary moved to Ashburn Village where she would spend the remainder of her years active in her Christian Fellowship church, volunteering at the hospital, traveling to far off places and enjoying games and activities with many friends and relatives. Mary lived a full and joyful life as a proud mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. Her greatest joy was her family. Mary was predeceased by her husband of 35 years Frederick T. (Joe) Slack, her parents Jeanette B. and Richard R.Ralph Sr., siblings Wally Deuterman, Patricia Moore, Jean Greiner, Betty Ann Dawson, and Roland Ralph. She is survived by her siblings Richard Ralph Jr, Jeanette Williams, and Donald Ralph. She is also survived by her loving children Karen Blevins (Arthur), Pam Pavesi, Tom Slack (Ann), and Gary Slack (Suzanne). Her grandchildren Cindy Blevins, Stacey Blevins Musser, Dustin Blevins (Katie), Whitney Slack Harrison (Victor), Daniel Slack (Julie), Matthew Slack (Katie), Kelsey Slack Powell (Tyler), Dylan Slack, and Kyle Slack. And great grandchildren Jaxson Musser, William Blevins, Wyatt Blevins, Weston Blevins, Collins Harrison, Ford Harrison, Graham Harrison, Aria Slack, Bennet Slack, Abigail Slack, and Oakleigh Slack. ship, Holly and Evan co-owned a business and a farm that they purchased in 2015, Hope Flower Farm. Even within his year and a half of chemotherapy, Evan built and grew a winery for Hope Flower Farm, and developed and worked on the business until his last breath. Evan was a fisherman, a lover of football, a talented plumber, electrician and farmer. He easily developed talent in anything he tried, and wore many hats. Evan loved the beach, his farm, and spending time on his tractor in the evenings. Evan is predeceased by his parents, James Richard Chapple & Helen Jean Chapple, originally from Johnstown, Pennsylvania, his grandparents, Ronald Kissell and Vivian June Kissell of Johnstown, Pennsylvania, his grandparents, Margaret and Charles Chapple of Johnstown, Pennsylvania, and his father-in-law and mother-in-law, Albert and Sheila Heider of Leesburg, Virginia. Evan is survived by his wife, Holly, his children; Alex, Abby, Hannah, Riley, Eli, Sam and Grace, his daughter in law, Mallary, his granddaughter Heider, his stepmother, Helen Chapple, his brother, Alan Chapple, his sister, Alison Chapple, and 14 nieces and nephews. The service will be Tuesday, June 14th, at 6PM, at Hope Flower Farm - 40905 Stumptown Road, Waterford, VA, 20197. In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to the following site, in honor of Evan’s final wishes to Hope Flower Farm. Any further tribute to Evan can be seen here: https://www.hollychappleflowers.com/ evan-chapple
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Purcellville Celebrates Groundbreaking for Adam’s Bike Park BY NORMAN K. STYER nstyer@loudounnow.com
Members of the Purcellville community gathered on a grass lot at the base of the town’s Maple Avenue water tower June 1 to celebrate the groundbreaking for a new bike park, and celebrate the birthday of its namesake Adam Caudill. The project is spearheaded by Adam’s mother, Michelle, as a memorial to her son who died in January 2021 at age 15 following an accident at home. Adam’s Bike Park is being constructed through $75,000 in donations and grants secured by the Caudill family and some of the town’s federal American Recovery Plan Act funding. Mayor Kwasi Fraser credited Caudill with pushing the project through quickly from when the idea was first broached last August and winning unanimous Town Council support. “Michelle, you have been instrumental in enabling all of us to row in the same direction. You woke up this town and you also empowered us. And that is why we are in this beautiful place in honor of Adam,” Fraser said.
HILLSBORO Town-wide Cleanup Planned June 18 Town leaders are lining up volunteers to pitch in on June 18 for a town-wide clean up. Starting at 9 a.m. at the Old Stone School, teams will be dispatched to clean the roundabouts, medians, streets and sidewalks. At 1 p.m., the participants will be invited back to the Old Stone School Verandah for a potluck lunch.
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With Mayor Kwasi Fraser, Michelle Caudill displays a check representing the community and family contributions raised to support construction of the new bike park.
“We are honored to help you realize this vision. This park will be an amazing legacy for your son and this park will also be a legacy for future generations,” he
said. “… I hope when you see the smiles of the families and children from PurcellADAM’S BIKE PARK continues on page 25
Volunteers Create Wildflower Walk at Goose Creek Bridge BY NICK CHESHIRE
On Sunday, restoration work began on a wildflower walk in western Loudoun County, undertaken through a partnership between NOVA Parks and the Virginia Master Naturalist Program—and a group of passionate volunteers. The walk will highlight the historic stone arch Goose Creek Bridge, which was built in the early 1800s, as well as the 1863 Civil War Battle of Upperville that took place on the grounds. Over time, the land has become riddled with invasive plant species such as multiflora rose, garlic mustard, and Japanese honeysuckle, some of which were initially planted to help control erosion, but have overtaken the bluebells and
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Volunteers remove invasive plants from a path in the Goose Creek Bridge Historic Park as part of an effort to create a wildflower walk.
milkweeds that were once a staple of the site. “We are trying to bring back native plants to this area,” said Liz Padgett, a Virginia master naturalist with Loudoun
County. “We have a variety of goldenrods, sundrops, bluestars, Joe Pye—all flowers that you would naturally find in WILDFLOWER WALK continues on page 26
Over the next few weeks, the Town of Middleburg, through its utility contractor Inboden Environmental Services will be replacing approximately 175 residential and commercial water meters. This effort is to upgrade all the old water meters to the latest models and is designed to improve accuracy of meter reads and continuity of water service. It is part of a larger project to add automated meter reading to the town’s water system, allowing the town to more quickly and accurately detect potential leaks, to inform customers of high usage, and to be more efficient in overall meter reading and billing. The project is being funded through the town’s share of American Rescue Plan Act funding. Each meter replacement will take approximately 5-15 minutes. During this time, water service to that location will be interrupted. Crews will attempt to contact each property owner before interrupting any water service, and IES will ensure that business operations are not impacted. AROUND TOWNS continues on page 26
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Adam’s Bike Park continued from page 24 ville and other towns as they enjoy this park you will feel Adam’s love shining on them. … Through your unimaginable loss and sacrifice you have given others an amazing gift that we will all treasure for years and generations to come.” Caudill said a local bike park is something Adam always wanted. “Adam’s true passion was riding his Trek mountain bike through the streets of Purcellville in search of the perfect spots for his brother, Zach, and his best friends, Charlie and Gabe, to goof off on their bikes and show off some of their skills. Adam always wished there was a bike park someplace closer to home,” she said. “In memory of Adam, we are making his dreams come true—it’s happening, it’s really happening.” She wants the park to be a place where neighborhoods can gather and new friendships will form. “I hope these kids will enjoy spending time with their families and their peers at the bike park.”
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During the June 1, groundbreaking ceremony, community members sign a banner that will be displayed at Adam’s Bike Park.
The park will include natural hills and trails and manufactured ramps designed
for kids of all ages. It also will have paved path connecting to the W&OD Trail. Cau-
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dill said her hope had been to have to park open by Adam’s 17th birthday, June 1, but now is willing to wait and take more time to get the details right. “It will be done when it is perfect, nothing less than perfect. It will be well worth it. I promise you and I promise Adam,” she said. “All we want is for the world to always remember Adam. We want his story to be told and his memory to live through Adam’s Bike Park. This is Adam’s legacy. Devastation has been a dark cloud following all our family and friends for the past year, but this bike park has given us all some hope,” she said. “The pain of Adam’s absence is vast, but the park has given us renewed purpose to honor our Adam.” Also during the ceremony, Caudill presented three donated bicycles to children from Purcellville, a gift she hopes to make annually on Adam’s birthday. Those attending the ceremony joined in singing Happy Birthday to Adam and wrote messages on a banner that will be displayed at the park. n
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For general questions about the project, contact the town at 540687-5152. For any after-hours water or sewer emergencies, contact IES at 800-648-1010.
PURCELLVILLE July 4th Parade Registration is Open The Town of Purcellville is accepting applications for the annual Independence Day Parade. There is no cost to participate. The parade will begin at 11 a.m. on Monday, July 4 at Blue Ridge Middle School and follow a 2.5-mile route through town, returning to the school. Applications made be found on the town website and are due by June 27.
ROUND HILL Special Election Planned in November At its next meeting, the Round Hill Town Council is expected to appoint someone to fill a vacant seat, but in November, town voters will select a permanent replacement. The deadline was June 8 for residents to submit applications to be considered for the appointment to replace Melissa Hoffmann, who resigned in April. The winner of the Nov. 8 special election in November will be expected to complete the remainder of her term, until Dec. 31, 2024. n
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Warren Doyle, who has logged 38,000 miles on the Appalachian Trail, will share tales of his exploits Saturday afternoon at B Chord Brewing.
Round Hill Celebrates the Appalachian Trail Following 2,190 miles of mountain ridge lines, the Appalachian National Scenic Trail crosses 14 states, from Maine to Georgia. It’s the longest and oldest marked footpath in the country. Round Hill celebrates its backyard proximity to the recreational resource as an official AT Community. The town on Saturday will hold its third Round Hill Appalachian Trail Festi-
val at B Chord Brewing Company. Area residents are invited to discover new day hikes, hear tales from the trail and enjoy live music throughout the day—plus kids’ activities, vendors, food trucks and beverages from B Chord Brewing and Williams Gap Vineyard. The festival includes hands on activities and demos including trail cooking, nature art, hammock camping, and pony rides.
The keynote speaker, with a presentation starting at 3 p.m. will be Warren Doyle, who holds the record of hiking the entire trail more times than any other person logging 38,000 miles, and is founder of the Appalachian Trail Institute that trains participants to prepare for throughhikes. For a full schedule and more information, go to roundhillat.org. n
Wildflower Walk continued from page 24 this area but, unfortunately, are overtaken by grass, Japanese honeysuckle, or other kinds of invasives.” On Sunday, volunteers arrived at 9 a.m., equipped with gloves, shovels, weedeaters, buckets, and bug spray, and went straight to work removing unwanted grass and plants as a path began to take shape around the edge of the site. “It’s going to be a bit of a project, but if we can keep having interested volunteers, even if it’s a small group, we can get a lot of stuff done,” Padgett said.
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The Wildflower Walk is intended to showcase the land as it would have been seen when the bridge was built hundreds of years ago.
NOVA Parks Historic Site Manager Tracy Gillespie helped organize the event. “We’re so grateful for our partnership with the Virginia Master Naturalist Program, whose volunteers are donating time to rid our park of invasive plants threatening our native flowers,” she said.
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THINGS to do
Loco Living
SUMMER TUNES VAL Plaza Party: Shag Duo
Friday, June 10, 6-9 p.m. Village At Leesburg, 1602 Village Market Blvd., Leesburg Details: villageatleesburg.com A pair of British expatriates pay tribute to their favorites from the fab music scenes of the 70s, 80s, and 90s.
Lovettsville Concert on the Green: The Train Wreck Endings
Friday, June 10, 7 p.m. Walker Pavilion, 11 Spring Farm Drive, Lovettsville Details: facebook.com/Lovettsvillesummer Western Loudoun’s Americana favorites take the stage at Lovettsville’s first summer concert of the season.
Tarara Summer Concert Series: The Fabulous Hubcaps
Saturday, June 11, 6 p.m. Tarara Winery, 13648 Tarara Lane, Leesburg Details: tararaconcerts.com Get your groove on with oldies rock ‘n’ roll from the Fabulous Hubcaps. Tickets are $20.
VAL Plaza Party: Back to Zero
Saturday, June 11, 6-9 p.m. Village At Leesburg, 1602 Village Market Blvd., Leesburg Details: villageatleesburg.com This high-energy NoVa party band brings hits from the 70s and 80s through today.
Acoustic on the Green: Meisha Herron
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Wilson Seltzer as the Gentleman Caller and Serena Parrish as Laura will perform in The Glass Menagerie on state at Hillsboro’s Old Stone School for four shows this weekend.
Hillsboro Players Make Stage Debut With ‘The Glass Menagerie’ BY JAN MERCKER
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Rebecca Baldwin Fuller can’t look at an empty stage without wanting to put on a play. Fuller, a western Loudoun resident and former professional actor, launched Loudoun’s newest community theater group, The Hillsboro Players, this year. The company’s debut production of Tennessee Williams’ “The Glass Menagerie” runs June 10-12 at the Hillsboro Old Stone School. After a strange and stressful two years for America and Loudoun, 2022 is the perfect time to revive Williams’ 1940s classic, which brought to life one of 20th century theater’s most dysfunctional fam-
ilies: Amanda Wingfield and her young adult children Tom and Laura. “To me it’s really important that we do stuff that’s thought-provoking and that generates conversions,” Fuller said. “I want to entertain, but I don’t want to just entertain. I want to make people think and feel.” Fuller produces and co-directs the play while starring as Amanda Wingfield, Williams’ faded southern belle turned manipulative mother. She’s joined onstage by three talented young actors, including two very familiar faces for Loudoun audiences: Main Street Theater alums Serena Parrish and Matt Curtis. Fuller’s vision of Parrish in the role of Laura, Amanda’s fragile daughter, was one of her inspirations for choosing the
piece for the Hillsboro Players’ debut. Parrish, a Woodgrove High School senior who has already earned numerous professional roles, will move to New York this summer to pursue an acting career. So “Menagerie” may be locals’ last chance to catch Parrish on a Loudoun stage before she hits the big time. The petite Parrish, who has played younger roles for most of her career, has embraced the challenge of playing an adult woman. The 23-year-old Laura lives with physical and emotional disabilities, creating her own world of glass figurines that lends the play its title. “I often play children. I always play HILLSBORO PLAYERS continues on page 29
Saturday, June 11, 7-8:30 p.m. Leesburg Town Green, 25 W. Market St., Leesburg Details: leesburgva.gov Herron got her start in Chicago’s south side night clubs and now brings her soulful acoustic tunes to venues around Loudoun. This year, she makes her AOG debut. Admission is free.
LOCO LIVE Live Music: Todd Brooks and Pour Decisions Friday, June 10, 5:30 p.m. Lost Barrel Brewing, 36138 John Mosby Highway, Middleburg Details: lostbarrel.com Brooks and company serve up a heavy helping of classic rock along with favorites from the 80, 90s and 2000s.
Live Music: Melissa Quinn Fox
Friday, June 10, 6 p.m. Flying Ace Distillery and Brewery, 40950 Flying Ace Lane, Lovettsville Details: flyingacefarm.com Wammie winner Melissa Quinn Fox returns to Flying Ace with her signature high-energy blend of rock and country.
Live Music: Surf Junkies
Friday, June 10, 6-19 p.m. MacDowell Brew Kitchen, 202 South St. SE, Leesburg Details: macsbeach.com TGIF with fun surf rock on Mac’s Beach.
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Behind-The-Scenes Glimpse at June’s Not-To-Miss Events BY VISIT LOUDOUN
When Irvin Greene was growing up in Leesburg in the ’70s and ’80s, he and his friends referred to their hometown as “The Burg,” so, when 2018 rolled around and they wanted to bring together members of the local African American community, it seemed fit to call the group the “BURG”: Family Reunion Club. Their first reunion event took place in 2019 at Douglass Community Center with more than 500 guests. Fast forward three years and the “BURG” Family Reunion Club has an even bigger event on their hands, one that is open to the public: the second annual Juneteenth Celebration 2022 hosted by the club on the spacious grounds of Ida Lee Park in Leesburg on Saturday, June 18.
A celebration of Juneteenth, the annual June 19 public holiday commemorating the emancipation of enslaved African Americans in 1865, the event is expected to attract more than 2,000 people with some—like Irvin himself— coming from as far away as North Carolina where he now lives. “It’s always good coming back to the Burg,” said Greene who traces his roots in and around Leesburg back three centuries. “The club is all about bringing people together and having a good time. And while it’s a celebration of People of Color, it is also for everyone, no matter what they look like. I hope everyone attends.” Starting at noon, the event will feature music from the legendary Chuck Brown Band, the Howard Harmonizers, the Rise Band and DC-based DJ and
emcee Mr. Potter. On top of this there will be a range of tasty food from local and regional chefs and food trucks including Big Kyle BBQ and Latimore’s Funnel Cake. Aside from the live music, great food and children’s activities such as face painting, tug of war, balloon toss and a potato sack race, there will also be a keynote address from 18-year-old Christian Yohannes, the youngest ever Vice President of the Loudoun Branch of the NAACP. While the Juneteenth celebration is in its second year, there is a brand new not-to-miss event in Loudoun this June. On Sunday, June 26, Claude Moore Park in Sterling will host Equality Loudoun’s first large-scale Loudoun Pride as part of National Pride Month. Commencing at 1 p.m., the event will feature live music from five artists
including Loudoun soul and jazz queen Tracy Hamlin, Indy-folk artists Crys Matthews and Heather Mae and country-bluegrass singer Justin Trawick, as well as family-friendly activities such as group yoga, face painting, bouncy houses, balloon art and a scavenger hunt. The event will also include one of the largest drag shows in Northern Virginia as well as dozens of food and beverage vendors, crafters and nonprofits. According to organizers, they are expecting upwards of 1,500 people to attend. Other Pride events in the county in June include Paint, Pride and Sip with a master acrylic artist at the new Saigon Outcast Vietnamese beerhall in Ashburn on June 10. The sun is out, summer is here and there’s lots to celebrate—and commemorate—in June. n
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Live Music: Chris Timbers Band
Friday, June 10, 7 p.m. Crooked Run Fermentation, 22455 Davis Drive #120, Sterling Details: crookedrunbrewing.com It’s an evening of alternative soul originals from singer/songwriter Chris Timbers and his band of talented musicians.
Live Music: Runaway Gin: A Tribute to Phish
Friday, June 10, 8 p.m. Tally Ho Theater, 19 W. Market St., Leesburg Details: tallyhotheater.com Like the legendary band that inspires them, the Runaway Gin Phish tribute band never plays the same show twice. Tickets are $15 for general admission, $35 for VIP seats.
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Saturday, June 11, 7 p.m. (doors) Tally Ho Theater tallyhotheater.com
Live Music: Ginada Pinata
Friday, June 10, 7:30 p.m. B Chord Brewing, 34266 Williams Gap Road, Round Hill Details: bchordbrewing.com Shepherdstown-based Ginada Pinata taps the influences of jazz, funk, rock, fusion, trance and drum and bass and blends them to create an organic vibe.
Live Music: The Virginia Hipnecks
Friday, June 10, 8 p.m. Monk’s BBQ, 251 N. 21st St., Purcellville Details: monksq.com These Loudoun locals serve up classic rock, blues, jam and old school hippie music.
Live Music: Drivin’ South
Saturday, June 11, 2 p.m. Harvest Gap Brewery, 15485 Purcellville Road, Hillsboro Details: harvestgap.com It’s an afternoon of old school classic rock from
MEISHA HERRON
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Drivin’ South.
Live Music: Acoustic Soul
Saturday, June 11, 2 p.m. Two Twisted Posts Winery, 12944 Harpers Ferry Road, Neersville Details: twotwistedposts.com Acoustic Soul’s Steven Shaffer and Bruce Turner are a guitar and vocals duo who pay tribute to legendary classic rock, blues, R&B and American roots artists.
Live Music: Lost Locals
Saturday, June 11, 5 p.m. Loudoun Brewing Company, 310 E. Market St., Leesburg Details: loudounbrewing.com From rock to funk to pop, they cover it all: from The Beatles to Blondie, from Billy Idol to the Black Crowes and beyond.
Live Music: Will Shepard
Saturday, June 11, 5 p.m. 868 Estate Vineyards, 14001 Harpers Ferry Road,
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Saturday, June 11, 7 p.m. Barns of Rose Hill barnsofrosehill.org
Hillsboro Details: 868estatevineyards.com Enjoy an evening of great tunes from WV-based singer/songwriter Will Shepard.
Live Music: Clark Peklo
Saturday, June 11, 5:30 p.m. Flying Ace Distillery and Brewery, 40950 Flying Ace Lane, Lovettsville Details: flyingacefarm.com Peklo brings his repertoire of cool, unexpected covers and a strict No Eagles policy to Flying Ace.
Live Music: Pool Boys
Saturday, June 11, 6-10 p.m. Spanky’s Shenanigans, 538 E. Market St., Leesburg Details: spankyspub.com Celebrate Saturday on the deck with the Pool Boys’ blend of alternative rock from the 90s and early 2000s.
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Seltzer and Parrish at dress rehearsal on The Gap Stage in Hillsboro.
field and Towson University theater student Wilson Seltzer as the Gentleman Caller–Tom and Laura’s former classmate whose visit shakes up the family dynamic. Curtis, who works as a professional voice actor, had taken a break from local stage work since Main Street closed its doors in 2019. For Curtis, a hefty role that offers a window into a period of social upheaval was the perfect chance to return to the Loudoun stage after living through two years of a pandemic. “The big theme is, of course, change– and I think that’s why it resonates,” Curtis said. “For me, living in this time, a lot of what [Tom] is talking about—the fire, the way the world is, it resonates. … It’s definitely worth a look again.” That resonance was a big part of Fuller’s choice for her first production. “I wanted something that’s familiar but not necessarily hackneyed and overdone,” she said, adding that the play has particular relevance for contemporary women. “Women are still trying to figure out where our place in the world is. The idea that the only place for Laura is to be married–we don’t feel that way about women anymore. But we’re still pushing up against what women’s expectations and roles are,” Fuller said. Fuller is still finalizing her choice for the company’s next project but plans to stick with straight plays for now rather than moving toward musicals–often an audience-drawing community theater staple. Meaningful theater in a community that’s dear to her heart. “It feeds two things: my desire to do something for the community and also the creative impulse,” she said. n The Hillsboro Players production of “The Glass Menagerie” runs Friday, June 10 at 7 p.m., Saturday, June 11 at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. and Sunday, June 12 at 3 p.m. at the Hillsboro Old Stone School. Tickets are $10 in advance, $15 at the door. For tickets and information, go to thehillsboroplayers.com.
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The Loudoun Museum is the summer home for an exhibit of portraits of soldiers who served in the U.S. Colored Troops that is traveling the country.
Loudoun Museum Exhibit Showcases Members of U.S. Colored Troops During Civil War LOUDOUN NOW STAFF REPORT
The travelling portraiture exhibit, “17 Men,” is on display at the Loudoun Museum through early August. The exhibit includes colored pencil drawings of soldiers from the 25th Infantry Regiment of U.S. Colored Troops by artist Shayne Davidson. The portraits are based on photographs taken of them during the Civil War era when their white commanding officer sought to memorialize their service. Loudoun Museum has opened its upstairs Odd Fellows Hall space for the showing and will host a trio of events throughout the summer relating to the exhibit. “This exhibit gives visitors a great opportunity to explore a new space in the museum and learn about a fascinating history that’s relevant to Loudoun County,” said Interim Director Lori Wysong. There are a number of USCTs who were born and raised in Loudoun, and several who are buried in local cemeteries. We look forward to discussing these stories a little more in-depth at our events this summer.” From noon to 3 p.m. Saturday, June 11, Loudoun Museum will partner with the Virginia Piedmont Heritage Area for
a Living History Day, featuring USCT reenactor Hugh Goffinet and live music from the Civil War era. On July 14 starting at 6 p.m., the Museum will partner with Loudoun County Public Libraries to host guest speaker and historian Jonathan Noyalas, a who will speak about USCT service in his most recent book, “Slavery and Freedom in the Shenandoah Valley during the Civil War Era.” In August, the Museum will host a virtual interview with historian Kevin Grigsby, author of “From Loudoun To Glory,” about the USCT in Loudoun County. Friends of the Thomas Balch Library Black History Committee is a cosponsor of all summer programming relating to the “17 Men” exhibit, and Civil War Trails is facilitating its transport. “Davidson’s artwork invites us to come face to face with these veterans,” said Drew Gruber, executive director of Civil War Trails. “We hope this exhibit will inspire visitors to contemplate the other 180,000 other Black Civil War soldiers whose names and faces we do not know.” For more information, go to loudounmuseum.org. n
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Studio Tour Features More than 40 Western Loudoun Artists The Western Loudoun Art and Studio Tour was held over the weekend, opening up the studios and displaying the work of more than 40 artists across western Loudoun. The event gives visitors the chance to meet and get to know the artists and techniques behind the work, for a weekend punctuated with shopping and visiting restaurants, wineries and other western Loudoun attractions. Meanwhile, the self-guided driving tour also gives artists a chance to promote and sell their work, demonstrate their value as a cultural and economic resource in Loudoun, and bring the visual arts community, according to studio tour organizers. The Western Loudoun Art and Studio Tour is presented by the Franklin Park Arts Center, Round Hill Arts Center, and The Friends of Franklin Park Arts Center. n
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Live Music: Frayed Knots
Saturday, June 11, 7 p.m. Black Walnut Brewery, 212 S. King St., Leesburg Details: facebook.com/blackwalnutbrewery Local favorites The Frayed Knots shake things up with their uniquely interpreted and arranged rock repertoire and some brand new tunes.
The Larry Keel Experience
Saturday, June 11, 7 p.m. B Chord Brewing, 34266 Williams Gap Road, Round Hill Details: bchordbrewing.com Described by critics as the most powerful and innovative flatpicking guitarist performing today, Larry Keel has absorbed lessons from his bluegrass upbringing steeped in the mountain music culture of Southwest Virginia. Tickets are $25 in advance, $30 day of show.
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Artwork on display at Clay and Metal Loft in Leesburg, a popular stop on this year’s Western Loudoun Art and Studio Tour.
Live Music: Ross Semler
Sunday, June 12, 2-5 p.m. 868 Estate Vineyards, 14001 Harpers Ferry Road, Hillsboro Details: 868estatevineyards.com Pop, rock and jazz are on the menu from Charles Town-based singer, guitarist and composer Ross Semler.
Live Music: Deja Blues Band
Sunday, June 12, 4:30-8 p.m. MacDowell Brew Kitchen, 202 South St. SE, Leesburg Details: macsbeach.com Wind down your weekend with blues that make you move.
Live Music: Moonshine Bandits
Wednesday, June 15, 8 p.m. Tally Ho Theater, 19 W. Market St., Leesburg Details: tallyhotheater.com The California-based country rap duo bring their genre-bending musical mayhem to Loudoun. Tickets are $20 for general admission, $50 for VIP seats.
Live Music: Gaelic Storm
Saturday, June 11, 8 p.m. Tally Ho Theater, 19 W. Market St., Leesburg Details: tallyhotheater.com One of the world’s best-known Celtic bands returns to downtown Leesburg.Tickets are $35
Live Music: Ken Wenzel
Sunday: June 12, 2 p.m. Flying Ace Distillery and Brewery, 40950 Flying Ace Lane, Lovettsville Details: flyingacefarm.com Wenzel returns to Flying Ace with his signature rootsrock, country-jazz take on love, learning and life in America.
LOCO CULTURE Round Hill Appalachian Trail Festival
Saturday, June 11, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. B Chord Brewing, 34266 Williams Gap Road, Round Hill Details: roundhillat.org This celebration of the Appalachian Trail features talks, live music, artisans, vendors, food trucks and children’s activities. Discussions include favorite day hikes, packing tips, thru hiking panel discussion, tips for food prep on the trail and more.
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Legal Notices PUBLIC HEARING The LOUDOUN COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION will hold a public hearing in the Board of Supervisors’ Meeting Room on the first floor of the County Government Center, 1 Harrison Street, S.E., Leesburg, Virginia, on Tuesday, June 28, 2022, at 6:00 p.m. to consider the following: ZMAP-2021-0012 COMPASS CREEK SECTION 4 (Zoning Map Amendment) Leesburg Commercial LC of Fairfax, Virginia has submitted an application to rezone approximately 10.03 acres from the PD-CC(SC) (Planned Development – Commercial Center – Small Regional Center) zoning district under the Revised 1993 Zoning Ordinance to the PD-IP (Planned Development – Industrial Park) zoning district under the Revised 1993 Zoning Ordinance in order to permit all principal and accessory uses permitted in the PD-IP zoning district under the Revised 1993 Zoning Ordinance, at a maximum Floor Area Ratio (FAR) of 0.60 (up to 1.0 by Special Exception). 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 and the Limestone Overlay District. The subject property is approximately 10.03acres in size and is located south of Battlefield Parkway on the east side of the Dulles Greenway (Route 276) and the west side of Compass Creek Parkway in the Catoctin Election District. The subject property is more particularly described as PIN: 234-38-2596. The area is governed by the policies of the 2019 General Plan (Leesburg Joint Management Area (Leesburg Joint Land Management Area Employment Place Type)) which designate this area for a range of light and General Industry uses at a recommended FAR of up to 1.0. ZCPA-2021-0006 MERRITT AT ASHBROOK LOT 4 (Zoning Concept Plan Amendment) Merritt-AB4, LLC of Baltimore, Maryland, has submitted an application to amend the existing proffers and concept development plan (“CDP”) approved with ZMAP-19940012 in order to reduce the building setback from Route 7 from 300 feet to 200 feet so that an additional 34,000 square-foot building can be constructed on the property. The property is currently developed with a 72,492 square foot, two-story office building with associated surface parking. The resulting change would increase the Floor Area Ratio (FAR) from approximately 0.24 to 0.35. The subject property is located within the Planned Development – Industrial Park (PD-IP) zoning district and within the AI (Airport Impact) Overlay District outside of but within one (1) mile of the Ldn 60 noise contour. This application is subject to the Revised 1993 Zoning Ordinance. The subject property is approximately 7.07 acres in size and is located south of Harry Byrd Highway (Route 2020) and on the east side of Ashbrook Place in the Broad Run Election District. The subject property is more particularly described as PIN: 057-47-2346 with an address of 2009 Ashbrook Place, Ashburn, Virginia. The area is governed by the policies of the Loudoun County 2019 Comprehensive Plan (Suburban Policy Area (Suburban Mixed Use Place Type)), which designate this area for compact, pedestrian friendly mix of Residential, Commercial, Entertainment, Cultural and Recreational uses at a recommended FAR of up to 1.0. ZMAP-2021-0005, SPEX-2022-0022 ZMOD-2021-0015 & ZMOD-2021-0046 BELMONT PARK (Zoning Map Amendment, Special Exception & Zoning Modifications) Belmont Gym Building, LLC, of McLean, Virginia, has submitted an application to rezone approximately 12.16 acres from the PD-OP (Planned Development – Office Park) zoning district under the Revised 1993 Zoning Ordinance to the R-16 ADU (Townhouse/Multifamily Residential-16, ADU Development Regulations) zoning district under the Revised 1993 Zoning Ordinance in order to develop 163 residential units, consisting of a maximum 106 multifamily units and a maximum of 57 single family attached units, at a density of approximately 13.4 dwelling units per acre. The applicant is also requesting a Special Exception to permit the modification of the
minimum yard requirements for ADU (Affordable Dwelling Units) developments in the R-16 ADU zoning district. This application is subject to the Revised 1993 Zoning Ordinance and the proposed modification of the minimum yard requirements for ADU developments in the R-16 ADU zoning district is listed as Special Exception under Section 7-903(C)(1)(a). The applicant also requests the following Zoning Ordinance modification(s): ZONING ORDINANCE SECTION
PROPOSED MODIFICATION
§3-607(B) (2) R-16 Townhouse/ Multifamily Residential, Building Requirements, Building Height, Multifamily.
Increase maximum permitted building height for multifamily buildings from 45 feet to 55 feet without additional setbacks.
§5-1403(B) Landscaping, Buffer Yards, Screening, and Landscape Plans, Road Corridor Buffers and Setbacks, Road Corridor Buffers and Setbacks Matrix, Table Section 5-1403 (B).
Reduce the required building setback from 200 feet to 80 feet and the parking setback from 125 feet to 50 feet along Harry Byrd Highway and Reduce the required building setback from 75 feet to 33 feet and the parking setback from 35 feet to 13 along Russell Branch Parkway.
The subject property is approximately 12.16 acres in size and is located on the east side of Russell Branch Parkway (Route 1061), west of Claiborne Parkway (Route 901) and south of Harry Byrd Highway (Route 7) in the Ashburn Election District. The subject property is more particularly described as PIN: 083-46-9403. The area is governed by the policies of the Loudoun County 2019 General Plan (Suburban Policy Area (Suburban Mixed Use Place Type)) which designate this area for a mix of Residential, Commercial, Entertainment, Cultural and Recreational uses at recommended Floor Area Ratio (FAR) of 1.0. SPEX-2021-0046, SPEX-2021-0048, ZMOD-2021-0065 ZMOD-2021-0067 & ZMOD-2022-0045 21800 BEAUMEADE CIRCLE (Special Exceptions & Zoning Ordinance Modifications) H5 Capital – Ashburn, LLC of Beverly Hills, California has submitted an application for Special Exceptions to permit an increase of maximum lot coverage in the PD-IP (Planned Development-Industrial Park) zoning district up to from .45 to .55 and to permit an increase in the maximum Floor Area Ratio (FAR) in the PD-IP zoning district from 0.60 to 1.0. These applications are subject to the Revised 1993 Zoning Ordinance. The proposed increase in maximum lot coverage is permitted by Special Exception under Section 4-506 (A). The proposed increase in maximum FAR is permitted by Special Exception under Section 4-506(C). The applicant also requests the following Zoning Ordinance modifications:
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Legal LegalNotices Notices LOUDOUN COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION PUBLIC HEARING continued from previous page ZONING ORDINANCE SECTION
PROPOSED MODIFICATION
§5-1404(D), Landscaping, Buffer Yards, Screening, and Landscaping Plans, Buffer Yards, Buffer Yard Widths and Plant Requirements.
To reduce the east (rear) buffer yards from 25 to 15 feet and to eliminate the landscape and fence/wall/berm requirements due to overhead power line easement.
§5-1303(A)(1), Tree Planting and Replacement, Canopy Requirements, Site Planning.
To reduce the required site tree canopy from 10% to 7%.
§5-1408(C)(3), Landscaping, Buffer Yards, Screening, and Landscape Plans, General Landscape Provisions, Use of Buffer Yards and Road Corridor Buffers.
To allow a service drive to traverse the Eastern buffer in a parallel manner.
The subject property is located within the Route 28 Taxing District and the Route 28 CB (Corridor Business) Optional Overlay, within the AI (Airport Impact) Overlay District, between the Ldn 60-65 aircraft noise contours, and is located within the FOD (Floodplain Overlay District). The subject property is approximately 5.25 acres in size and is located on the east side of Beaumeade Circle (Route 3037), north of Waxpool Road (Route 625) and east of Loudoun County Parkway (Route 607) at 21800 Beaumeade Circle, Ashburn, Virginia, in the Broad Run Election District. The subject property is more particularly described as follows: PIN 061-30-7718 061-20-8870 043-35-0507
PROPERTY ADDRESS 21800 Beaumeade Circle, Ashburn, Virginia N/A N/A
The area is governed by the policies of the Loudoun County 2019 General Plan (Suburban Policy Area (Suburban Employment Place Type)), which designate this area for a mix of office, production, flex space, and warehousing uses at densities up to 1.0 FAR. CPAM-2021-0001 AIRPORT IMPACT OVERLAY DISTRICT UPDATE (Comprehensive Plan Amendment) Pursuant to Virginia Code §§15.2-2225 and 15.2-2229 and a resolution adopted by the Board of Supervisors on February 2, 2021, the Planning Commission hereby gives notice of a Comprehensive Plan Amendment (CPAM) to amend the Loudoun County 2019 General Plan (adopted June 20, 2019, as amended) in order to establish new, clarify existing, revise, and/or delete certain existing policies and guidelines and maps in regard to airport noise around Washington Dulles International Airport. The amendment proposes revisions to Chapters 2, 3, and 7, the Glossary, the map used to depict and administer said policies and guidelines, and such other Chapters, policies, and provisions of the Loudoun County 2019 General Plan (2019 GP) as necessary to implement and maintain consistency with the foregoing amendments or as otherwise necessary to correct typographical errors, section and subsection numbering, and formatting within, update cross-references to, and further clarify the policies of, the above-mentioned section(s) of the 2019 General Plan. The proposed CPAM would apply Countywide. The proposed text amendments under consideration include, without limitation, the following: Proposed 2019 General Plan Amendments Amendments to Chapter 2 – Land Use: • Establish new, and clarify, revise, and/or delete certain existing terminology
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pertaining to airport noise impacts to be more consistent with terms used in the Zoning Ordinance. Clarify and revise the description of the Suburban Policy Area (SPA), to remove references to Washington Dulles International Airport’s Ldn 65 noise contour.
Amendments to Chapter 3 – Natural, Environmental, and Heritage Resources: • Revise the title reference to the map depicting the adopted airport noise contours from “Airport Impact Overlay District” to “Airport Noise Impact Area.” • Establish new, and clarify, revise and/or delete certain existing policy and criteria for the evaluation of airport noise impacts. • Revise the map depicting the adopted aircraft noise contours. Specifically, consider adopting revised noise contours for Washington Dulles International Airport. Amendments to the Reference Map of the Airport Impact Overlay District: • Establish new, and clarify, revise, and/or delete as necessary to implement and be in accordance with foregoing amendments. Amendments to Chapter 7 – Implementation: • Revise the list of key implementation actions to indicate that consideration of the noise contours in the 2019 Washington Dulles International Noise Contour Map Update has been implemented. • Revise the Implementation Matrix in accordance with foregoing amendments. Amendments to the Glossary: • Revise the definition of “Airport Noise Impact Area.”
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of Harry Byrd Highway, north of Loudoun Academy Drive, generally east of South King Street, and west of Belmont Ridge Road.
ZMAP-2021-0011 & ZOAM-2021-0002 AIRPORT IMPACT OVERLAY DISTRICT UPDATE (Zoning Ordinance Amendment and Zoning Map Amendment) Pursuant to Virginia Code §§15.2-2204, 15.2-2284, 15.2-2285, and 15.2-2286, and a Resolution of Intent to Amend adopted by the Board of Supervisors on March 1, 2022, the Planning Commission hereby gives notice of proposed amendments to the Revised 1993 Zoning Ordinance (“Zoning Ordinance”) in order to establish new, clarify existing, revise, regulations and definitions to the AI-Airport Impact Overlay District (AIOD). These amendments are being proposed pursuant to the 2019 Washington Dulles International Airport (Dulles International Airport) Aircraft Noise Contour Map Update. The amendment proposes revisions to Article 4, Special & Overlay Districts, Section 4-1400, AI-Airport Impact Overlay District and such other Articles, Sections, Subsections, and provisions of the Zoning Ordinance as necessary to implement and maintain consistency with the foregoing amendments or as otherwise necessary to correct section and subsection numbering, and formatting within, update crossreferences to, and further clarify the requirements of the above-mentioned section(s) of the Zoning Ordinance. The proposed text amendments under consideration include, without limitation, the following: Amendments to Article 4, Special & Overlay Districts, Section 4-1400, AI-Airport Impact Overlay District: • Add the basis for the AOID boundaries based on the Washington Dulles International Airport Aircraft Noise Contour Map Update, May 2019. • Amend the AIOD boundaries as reflected on the AIOD Map. • Clarify the disclosure statements for prospective purchasers of properties within (1) mile of Ldn 60 and for properties within Ldn 60-65. • Add for previously approved residential that designated residential uses located outside of the Ldn 65 or higher aircraft noise impact area at the time of approval but subsequently became located within the Ldn 65 or higher aircraft noise impact area as a result of amendments to the AIOD map shall continue to have all applications processed in accord with the approved rezoning and the Loudoun County Zoning Ordinance in effect prior to the adoption of the amendment. • Add exceptions for properties that are relocated to a Ldn 65 or higher area where residential uses and structures and additions are not permitted, as a result of the adoption of ZMAP-2021-0011 & ZOAM 2021-0002. • Amend the Zoning Ordinance text throughout Section 4-1400 et. seq. to clarify applicability and maintain consistency with the Zoning Ordinance. In addition to the ZOAM, pursuant to the Resolution of Intent to Amend adopted by the Board of Supervisors on March 1, 2022, the Planning Commission hereby gives notice of proposed amendments to the Loudoun County Zoning AI-Airport Impact Overlay Map around Washington Dulles International Airport. Adoption of the new aircraft noise contours may result in a change in a property location within a new noise impact area (within one (1) mile of Ldn 60, Ldn 60-65, or Ldn 65 or higher). Adoption of new aircraft noise contours will result in some properties being subject to Ldn 65 or higher area zoning restrictions, which prohibits new residential uses and structures and additions, unless previously approved, or existing. Also, the adoption of new aircraft noise contours would result in some properties, currently restricted, to permit residential development. The total size of the area proposed to be subject to ZOAM-2021-0002 and ZMAP-2021-0011 is approximately 36,102 acres. The area proposed as the Dulles International Airport Impact Overlay District is generally east of Watson Road and Belmont Ridge Road, north of Seven Hills Drive, and encompasses properties up to the northern and eastern County boundaries. The area proposed as the Leesburg Executive Airport Impact Overlay District is not proposed to change but is subject to proposed text amendments. That area continues to include properties south
The public purposes of these amendments are to achieve the purposes of zoning as set forth in Virginia Code §§15.2-2200 and 15.2-2283, including, without limitation, furtherance of the public necessity, convenience, general welfare and good zoning practice and facilitating the creation of a convenient, attractive and harmonious community. (ZMAP-2021-0011 & ZOAM-2021-0002, AIRPORT IMPACT OVERLAY DISTRICT UPDATE will be heard in conjunction with CPAM-2021-0001, AIRPORT IMPACT OVERLAY DISTRICT UPDATE) ZOAM-2018-0001 SHORT-TERM RESIDENTIAL RENTALS (Zoning Ordinance Amendment) Pursuant to Virginia Code §§15.2-2204, 15.2-2285, and 15.2-2286, and a Resolution of Intent to Amend adopted by the Board of Supervisors on October 17, 2019, the Planning Commission hereby gives notice of proposed amendments to the Revised 1993 Zoning Ordinance (“Zoning Ordinance”) in order to establish new, and clarify and revise, regulations and definitions to add “Short-Term Rental – Residential Accessory” as a new accessory use to residential uses and to establish “Short-Term Rental – Commercial Whole House” as a Permitted Use, Minor Special Exception Use Continues on next page
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Legal LegalNotices Notices LOUDOUN COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION PUBLIC HEARING continued from previous page or a Special Exception use in zoning districts permitting residential uses. In addition, the amendments propose adding additional use regulations; definitions; and process requirements for the Short-Term Residential Rental uses. The amendment proposes revisions to Article 2, Non-Suburban District Regulations, Article 3, Suburban District Regulations, Article 4, Special and Overlay Districts, Section 5-100, Accessory Uses and Structures, Section 5-600, Additional Regulations for Specific Uses, Section 6-700, Site Plan Review, Article 8, Definitions, and such other Articles, Sections, Subsections, and provisions of the Zoning Ordinance as necessary to implement and maintain consistency with the foregoing amendments or as otherwise necessary to correct typographical errors, section and subsection numbering, and formatting within, update cross-references to, and further clarify the requirements of, the abovementioned section(s) of the Zoning Ordinance. The proposed text amendments under consideration include, without limitation, the following: Amendments to Article 2, Non-Suburban District Regulations: Establish new, and clarify and revise, existing, regulations to: • Add “Short-Term Rental – Commercial Whole House” as a Permitted use, subject to Additional Use Regulations, in the following zoning districts: AR-1 (Agricultural Rural – 1) (Section 2-100), AR-2 (Agricultural Rural – 2) (Section 2-200), A-10 (Agriculture) (Section 2-300), A-3 (Agricultural Residential) (Section 2-400), RC (Rural Commercial) (Section 2-900), JLMA20 (Joint Land Management Area – 20) (Section 2-1300), TR-10 (Transitional Residential – 10) (Section 2-1400), and TR-3 (Transitional Residential – 3) (Section 2-1500). • Add “Short-Term Rental – Commercial Whole House” as a Minor Special Exception use, subject to Additional Regulations, in the following zoning districts: CR-1 (Countryside Residential – 1) (Section 2-500), CR-2 (Countryside Residential – 2) (Section 2-600), CR-3 (Countryside Residential – 3) (Section 2-700), CR-4 (Countryside Residential – 4) (Section 2-800), JLMA-1 (Joint Land Management Area – 1) (Section 2-1000), JLMA-2 (Joint Land Management Area – 2) (Section 2-1100), JLMA-3 (Joint Land Management Area – 3) (Section 2-1200), TR-2 (Transitional Residential – 2) (Section 2-1600), and TR-1 (Transitional Residential – 1) (Section 2-1700). Amendments to Article 3, Suburban District Regulations: Establish new, and clarify and revise, existing, regulations to: • Add “Short-Term Rental – Commercial Whole House” as a Minor Special Exception use, subject to Additional Regulations, in the following zoning districts: R-1 (Single Family Residential) (Section 3-100) and R-2 (Single Family Residential) (Section 3-200). • Add “Short-Term Rental – Commercial Whole House” as a Special Exception use, subject to Additional Regulations, in the following zoning districts: R-3 (Single Family Residential) (Section 3-300), R-4 (Single Family Residential) (Section 3-400), and R-8 (Single Family Residential) (Section 3-500). Amendments to Article 4, Special & Overlay Districts: Establish new, and clarify and revise, existing, regulations to: • Add “Short-Term Rental – Commercial Whole House” as a Permitted use, subject to Additional Use Regulations, in the following zoning district: PD-RV (Planned Development – Rural Village) (Section 4-1200). • Add “Short-Term Rental – Commercial Whole House” as a Minor Special Exception use, subject to Additional Regulations, in the following zoning district: PD-CV (Planned Development – Countryside Village) (Section 4-900). • Add “Short-Term Rental – Commercial Whole House” as a Special Exception use, subject to Additional Regulations, in the following zoning districts: PD-TC (Planned Development – Town Center) (Section 4-800) and the PD-MUB (Planned Development – Mixed Use Business District) (Section 4-1350). Amendments to Article 5, Additional Use Regulations and Standards, Section 5-101, Permitted Accessory Uses and Structures, Subsection (A), Residential: Establish new, and clarify and revise, existing, regulations to:
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Add “Short-Term Rental – Residential Accessory” to the list of permitted accessory uses and structures for residential uses.
Amendments to Article 5, Additional Use Regulations and Standards, Section 5-600, Additional Regulations for Specific Uses: Establish new, and clarify and revise, existing, regulations to: • Add additional use regulations for the “Short-Term Rental – Residential Accessory” use and the “Short-Term Rental – Commercial Whole House” use. Amendments to Article 6, Development Process and Administration, Section 6-700, Site Plan Review, Section 6-703, Sketch Plan: Establish new, and clarify and revise, existing, regulations to: • Add “Short-Term Rental – Commercial Whole House (with less than 5,000 sq. ft. of disturbance)” to the list of uses requiring a sketch plan as a part of a zoning permit application. Amendments to Article 8, Definitions: Establish new, and clarify and revise, existing, regulations to: • Add definitions for the “Short-Term Rental – Residential Accessory” accessory use and the “Short-Term Rental – Commercial Whole House” principal use. The public purposes of these amendments are to achieve the purposes of zoning as set forth in Virginia Code §§15.2-2200 and 15.2-2283, including, without limitation, furtherance of the public necessity, convenience, general welfare and good zoning practice and facilitating the creation of a convenient, attractive and harmonious community. ZOAM-2022-0002 & ZMAP-2022-0011 PROPOSED SOLAR PROJECT AT DULLES INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT (Zoning Ordinance Amendment and Zoning Map Amendment) Pursuant to Virginia Code §§15.2-2204, 15.2-2285, and 15.2-2286, and a Resolution of Intent to Amend adopted by the Board of Supervisors on May 17, 2022, the Planning Commission hereby gives notice of proposed amendments to the Revised 1993 Zoning Ordinance (“Zoning Ordinance”) in order to establish new, and clarify and revise, regulations and definitions to add “Utility generating plant and transmission facility, ground-mounted solar energy generation facility only” as a permitted use, subject to new “Use Limitations” in the Planned Development-General Industry (PDGI) zoning district. These amendments are being considered to permit Dominion Energy to establish a utility-scale solar generation and storage project (Solar Project) at Washington Dulles International Airport (Washington International Airport). The amendment proposes revisions to Article 4, Special & Overlay Districts, Section 4-600, PD-GI Planned Development-General Industry, Section 4-603, Permitted Uses, Section 4-607 Use Limitations, and such other Articles, Sections, Subsections, and provisions of the Zoning Ordinance as necessary to implement and maintain consistency with the foregoing amendments or as otherwise necessary to correct typographical errors, section and subsection numbering, and formatting within, update cross-references to, and further clarify the requirements of, the above-mentioned section(s) of the Zoning Ordinance. The proposed text amendments under consideration include, without limitation, the following: Amendments to Article 4, Special & Overlay Districts, Section 4-600, PD-GI Planned Development-General Industry, Section 4-603, Permitted Uses: • Add “Utility generating plant and transmission facility, ground-mounted solar energy generation facility only, pursuant to Section 4-607(L)” to the lists of permitted uses. Amendments to Article 4, Special & Overlay Districts, Section 4-600, PD-GI Planned Continues on next page
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Legal Legal Notices Notices LOUDOUN COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION PUBLIC HEARING continued from previous page Development-General Industry, Section 4-607, Use Limitations: • Add new use limitations for the “Utility generating plant and transmission facility, ground-mounted solar energy generation facility” use. In addition to the ZOAM, pursuant to the Resolution of Intent to Amend adopted by the Board of Supervisors on May 17, 2022, the Planning Commission hereby gives notice of proposed amendments to the Loudoun County Zoning Map to rezone certain property of the Dulles International Airport property from the Residential Single Family (R-2) zoning district under the Revised 1993 Zoning Ordinance to the Planned Development-General Industry (PD-GI) zoning district under the Revised 1993 Zoning Ordinance in order to permit Dominion Energy to establish a ground-mounted solar energy generation facility on approximately 835 acres of land at Dulles International Airport. The subject property is located within the Airport Impact (AI) Overlay District, partially within the Ldn 65 or higher, Ldn 60-Ldn 65 and outside of the Ldn 60 noise contours. The subject property is also located partially within the Route 28 Taxing District, the Floodplain Overlay District (FOD) and the Quarry Notification Overlay District. The subject property is approximately 7,507 acres and is located north of Route 50 and west of Route 28 at 23546 Autopilot Drive, Sterling, Virginia in the Dulles Election District. The subject property is more particularly described as PIN: 067-37-9924. The area is governed by the policies of the 2019 General Plan which designate this area for airport related uses. The public purposes of these amendments are to achieve the purposes of zoning as set forth in Virginia Code §§15.2-2200 and 15.2-2283, including, without limitation, furtherance of the public necessity, convenience, general welfare, and good zoning practice and facilitating the creation of a convenient, attractive, and harmonious community. Unless otherwise noted above, full and complete copies of the above-referenced amendments, applications, ordinances and/or plans, and related documents may be examined in the Loudoun County Department of Building and Development, County Government Center, 1 Harrison Street, S.E., 2nd Floor, Leesburg, Virginia, from 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday or call 703-777-0220, or electronically at www.loudoun.gov/lola. This link also provides an additional opportunity for public input on active applications. Additionally, documents may be viewed and downloaded electronically the week before the hearing at www. loudoun.gov/pc. For further information, contact the Department of Planning and Zoning at 703-777-0246.
Citizens are encouraged to call in advance to sign up to speak at the public hearing. If you wish to sign up in advance of the hearing, please call the Department of Planning and Zoning at 703-777-0246 prior to 12:00 PM on the day of the public hearing. Speakers may also sign up at the hearing. Written comments are welcomed at any time and may be sent to the Loudoun County Planning Commission, 1 Harrison Street, S.E., 3rd Floor, MSC #62, Leesburg, Virginia 20175, or by e-mail to loudounpc@loudoun.gov. If written comments are presented at the hearing, please provide ten (10) copies for distribution to the Commission and the Clerk’s records. All members of the public will be heard as to their views pertinent to these matters. Any individual representing and/or proposing to be the sole speaker on behalf of a citizen’s organization or civic association is encouraged to contact the Department of Planning and Zoning prior to the date of the public hearing if special arrangements for additional speaking time and/or audio-visual equipment will be requested. Such an organization representative will be allotted 6 minutes to speak, and the Chairman may grant additional time if the request is made prior to the date of the hearing and the need for additional time is reasonably justified. Citizens are encouraged to call the Department of Planning and Zoning on the day of the public hearing to confirm that an item is on the agenda, or, the most current agenda may be viewed on the Planning Commission’s website at www.loudoun. gov/pc. In the event that the second Thursday is a holiday or the meeting may not be held due to inclement weather or other conditions that make it hazardous for members to attend, the meeting will be moved to the third Tuesday of the month. In the event that Tuesday is a holiday or the Tuesday meeting may not be held due to inclement weather or other conditions that make it hazardous for members to attend, the meeting will be held on the following Thursday. The meeting will be held at a place determined by the Chairman. Hearing assistance is available for meetings in the Board of Supervisors’ Meeting Room. FM Assistive Listening System is available at the meetings at all other locations. If you require any type of reasonable accommodation as a result of a physical, sensory or mental disability to participate in this meeting, contact the Department of Planning and Zoning at 703-777-0246. Please provide three days’ notice. BY ORDER OF: ERIC COMBS, CHAIRMAN LOUDOUN COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION
ORDER OF PUBLICATION
PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE MIDDLEBURG PLANNING COMMISSION
COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA VA. CODE § 8.01-316
The Middleburg Planning Commission will hold a public hearing beginning at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, June 27, 2022 to hear public comments on the following: Zoning Text Amendment 22-01 - AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND ARTICLES II, IX, X AND XI OF THE MIDDLEBURG ZONING ORDINANCE PERTAINING TO DEFINITIONS OF BUILDING LOT COVERAGE AND IMPERVIOUS LOT COVERAGE AND ASSOCIATED REGULATIONS THEREOF. The proposal is to define building lot coverage and impervious lot coverage, to regualate a maximum percent of impervious lot coverage in the R-2 District, and to regulate absolute maximum building lot coverage and impervious lot coverage, regardless of lot size, in the R-2 District. The hearing will take place at the Town Office, 10 W. Marshall Street, Middleburg, Virginia. The proposed Zoning Text Amendment may be reviewed online at www.middleburgva.gov/313/PublicHearings or in the Town Office from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, holidays excepted. Questions may be directed to Deputy Town Manager Will Moore at (540) 687-5152 or by email at wmoore@middleburgva.gov The Town of Middleburg strives to make its hearings accessible to all. Please advise of accommodations the Town can make to help you participate in the hearing. 6/9 & 6/16/22
Case No.:
JJ044816-01-00
Loudoun Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court Commonwealth of Virginia, in re Alexander Beers Loudoun County Department of Family Services /v. John Beers, putative father The object of this suit is to hold a dispositional hearing for child in need of services case, pursuant to Virginia Code § 16.1-278.4 and to review the initial Foster Care Plan pursuant to Virginia Code § 16.1-281 for Alexander Beers. It is ORDERED that the defendant John Beers appear at the above-named Court and protect his or her interests on or before July 1, 2022 at 1:30 p.m. 6/2, 6/9, 6/16, & 6/23/22
ABC LICENSE
Mizata LLC, trading as La Perla Restaurant, 119 Fort Evans Rd, Leesburg, Virginia 20176 The above establishment is applying to the VIRGINIA AlCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL (ABC) AUTHORITY for a Mix Beverage Restaurant license to sell or manufacture alcoholic beverages. Jose Barahona, LLC Member 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. 6/09 & 6/16/22
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Legal Notices TOWN OF LOVETTSVILLE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ORDINANCE TO CONSIDER A SECOND AMENDMENT TO TELECOMMUNICATIONS LEASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE TOWN OF LOVETTSVILLE, VIRGINIA AND APC REALTY AND EQUIPMENT COMPANY (SPRINT) Pursuant to §§ 15.2-1800; 15.2-2100 et seq., of the 1950 Code of Virginia, as amended, the LOVETTSVILLE TOWN COUNCIL will hold a Public Hearing on Thursday, June 23, 2022, at 6:30 p.m., in the Town Council Chambers, 6 E. Pennsylvania Avenue, Lovettsville, Virginia, to consider a Second Amendment to the Town of Lovettsville’s Lease Agreement with APC Realty and Equipment Company (Sprint). The proposed Second Amendment to the Lease Agreement concerns property owned by the Town, identified by property identification number (PIN) 333-45-9227-000, Tax Map number //9A3/1////45/, being the site of the Town of Lovettsville’s Water Tank, located at 14A Quarter Branch Road, Lovettsville, Virginia. The proposed Second Amendment will: • • • • • •
Reduce the monthly rent to $4,000, commencing on January 1, 2023; Reduce the escalator to 2.5 percent, beginning January 1, 2024; Amend the term of the Lease Agreement so anticipated extensions are automatic, but not increase the original term; Allow the Tenant to install three (3) additional antennas and ancillary equipment at no cost to the Tenant, conditioned upon structural analysis, radio frequency survey and Town approval of any applicable designs; Allow the Tenant to terminate the Lease Agreement under specific terms; Update addresses for notice requirements
All persons desiring to speak will be given an opportunity to do so at this meeting.
APPROVAL OF A BOUNDARY LINE AGREEMENT TO CHANGE THE BOUNDARY LINE BETWEEN LOUDOUN COUNTY, VIRGINIA, AND THE TOWN OF LOVETTSVILLE, VIRGINIA The LOVETTSVILLE TOWN COUNCIL will hold a Public Hearing on Thursday, June 23, 2022, at 6:30 pm, in the Town Council Chambers, 6 E. Pennsylvania Avenue, Lovettsville, Virginia to consider the following matter: Pursuant to Virginia Code §15.2-3106 et seq., the Lovettsville Town Council hereby provides notice of its intention to approve a Boundary Line Agreement with Loudoun County, Virginia, (“County”) to change the existing boundary line between the County and the Town. The proposed boundary line change would incorporate into the municipal limits of the Town a land area containing 30.3815 acres, more or less, being all of the property identified as Loudoun County Parcel Identification Numbers (PINs) 37149-5463 (West End Motors) and 371-39-4189 (One Family Brewing), plus a 999-foot section of Berlin Turnpike (Route 287) from the current Town boundary on the north (“Subject Property”). The new location of the boundary line between the County and the Town would correspond generally to a line extending southeasterly from a point located along the Town’s eastern boundary, which point also is located along the northeastern corner of a parcel owned by the Lovettsville District Fire and Rescue Company, Inc., southeasterly across Route 287 to the northwestern boundary of land owned by Wheeler and Wheeler Inc., then generally southeasterly and southerly along the southern right-of-way of Lutheran Church Road (Route 676) and northern boundaries of land owned by Wheeler and Wheeler Inc. and One Family Brewing LLC (PIN 234-49-1255 and 234-50-6397), then curving northeasterly to a point and then southeasterly and southerly, then northwesterly and then southwesterly, then westerly along the southern boundary of One Family Brewing LLC to the eastern right-of-way of Route 287, then proceeding northeasterly to a point along the western boundary of One Family Brewing LLC and then crossing Route 287 to the western right-of-way of Route 287 and southeastern corner of a Lovettsville District Fire and Rescue Company, Inc. parcel, then heading northeasterly to the northeastern corner of the Lovettsville District Fire and Rescue Company, Inc. property. The Subject Property to be incorporated into the Town is located adjacent to the southeast side of the current municipal limits of the Town, in the Catoctin Election District, and is depicted on the below map.
Copies of the current Lease Agreement, First Amendment and proposed Second Amendment are available for review at the Town Hall between the hours of 8:30am and 4:30pm weekdays or by special appointment, holidays excepted. Call 540-822-5788 for more information or visit www.lovettsvilleva. gov. In the event the meeting is cancelled, the public hearing will be convened at the next regular scheduled meeting at the same time and place. 6/9, 6/16
TOWN OF LOVETTSVILLE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ORDINANCE TO CONSIDER A SECOND AMENDMENT TO TELECOMMUNICATIONS LEASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE TOWN OF LOVETTSVILLE, VIRGINIA AND NEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS (AT&T) Pursuant to §§ 15.2-1800; 15.2-2100 et seq., of the 1950 Code of Virginia, as amended, the LOVETTSVILLE TOWN COUNCIL will hold a Public Hearing on Thursday, June 23, 2022, at 6:30 p.m., in the Town Council Chambers, 6 E. Pennsylvania Avenue, Lovettsville, Virginia, to consider a Second Amendment to the Town of Lovettsville’s Lease Agreement with New Cingular Wireless PCS (AT&T). The proposed Second Amendment to the Lease Agreement concerns properties owned by the Town, identified by property identification number (PIN) 333-45-9227-000, Tax Map number //9A3/1////45/, being the site of the Town of Lovettsville’s Water Tank, located at 14A Quarter Branch Road, Lovettsville, Virginia, and PIN 333-45-9794-000, Tax Map number //9A3/9/////I/, adjacent to the site of the Water Tank. The proposed Second Amendment will: • Reduce the monthly rent to $4,100, commencing on January 1, 2024; • Reduce the escalator to 2.5 percent, beginning January 1, 2025; • Amend the term of the Lease Agreement so anticipated extensions are automatic, but not increase the original term; • Update addresses for notice requirements All persons desiring to speak will be given an opportunity to do so at this meeting. Copies of the current Lease Agreement, First Amendment and proposed Second Amendment are available for review at the Town Hall between the hours of 8:30am and 4:30pm weekdays or by special appointment, holidays excepted. Call 540-822-5788 for more information or visit www.lovettsvilleva. gov. In the event the meeting is cancelled, the public hearing will be convened at the next regular scheduled meeting at the same time and place. 6/9, 6/16
A copy of the draft Boundary Line Agreement and draft Sewer and Water Agreement may be examined at the Lovettsville Town Office, 8 Pennsylvania Avenue, Lovettsville, Virginia from 8:30 to 4:30 Monday through Friday. Documents also may be viewed at: https://www.lovettsvilleva.gov/government/ planning-commission/ All persons desiring to speak will be given an opportunity to do so at this meeting. In the event the meeting is cancelled, the public hearing will be convened at the next regular scheduled meeting at the same time and place. Call 540-822-5788 for more information or visit www.lovettsvilleva. gov. If you have any other questions or concerns, please contact John Merrithew, Zoning Administrator for the Town of Lovettsville at (540) 755-3004 or by email at jmerrithew@lovettsvilleva.gov. 6/9 & 6/16/22
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Legal Notices TOWN OF LEESBURG NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
TOWN OF LEESBURG NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
RESOLUTION TO CONSIDER SALE OF REAL PROPERTY OWNED BY THE TOWN OF LEESBURG TO THE ABBUTTING PROPERTY OWNERS Pursuant to Section 15.2-1800 and 15.2-2100 of the Code of Virginia of 1950, as amended, the LEESBURG TOWN COUNCIL will hold a public hearing on TUESDAY, June 14, 2022, at 7:00 p.m., in the Council Chambers at Town Hall, 25 West Market Street, Leesburg, Virginia, 20176, to consider the sale of real property owned by the Town of Leesburg, Virginia, (“Town”) located south of Route 7 / East Market Street and adjacent to the abutting property owners.
LEESBURG TOWN CODE AMENDMENT: CHAPTER 2 (ADMINISTRATION); ARTICLE V (BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS); DIVISION 1 (GENERALLY); SECTION 2-197 (COMPENSATION) In accordance with Code of Virginia of 1950, as amended, Sections 15.2-1414.7 and 15.2-1427, the Leesburg Town Council will hold a public hearing on: Tuesday, June 14, 2022, at 7:00 P.M. in the Council Chambers of Town Hall, 25 West Market Street, Leesburg, VA
Said proposed sale of real property owned by the Town to the Commonwealth of Virginia, Virginia Department of Transportation being an area within the designated limited access line for Route 7/East Market Street containing 0.08 acre, with the remainder of the property to the abutting property owner, being a strip of land approximately fifty (50’) feet in width and containing approximately 0.80 acre of land, being a portion of the land identified by property identification number (PIN) 149-35-8258, Tax Map Number /49////////22A and being a part of the former access road to the Town of Leesburg’s Public Works maintenance shop and Utility Department sanitary sewer treatment facilities located between Route 7/ East Market Street and Russell Branch Parkway.
at which time the public shall have the right to present oral and written testimony on the proposed amendment to Town Code Section 2-197 (Compensation) to automatically increase the amount of compensation provided to the mayor and councilmembers when there is an increase in the Cost-ofLiving Adjustment for Town of Leesburg employees.
A copy of the proposed Resolution and additional information is available from the Town Clerk, Leesburg 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, at 703-771-2733.
A copy of the proposed ordinance is available from the Town Clerk, 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, Town Clerk, 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 Clerk of Council at 703-771-2733, three days in advance of the meeting. For TTY/TDD service, use the Virginia Relay Center by dialing 711.
At this hearing, all persons desiring to express their views concerning these matters will be heard. Persons requiring special accommodations should contact the Clerk of Council at 703-771-2733, three days in advance of the meeting. For TTY/TDD service, use the Virginia Relay Center by dialing 711.
6/2 & 6/9/22
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TOWN OF LEESBURG NOTICE OF TOWN COUNCIL PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER AMENDMENTS TO ZONING ORDINANCE ARTICLE 7 OVERLAY AND SPECIAL PURPOSE DISTRICTS AND ARTICLE 14 CREEK VALLEY BUFFER RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS 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 14, 2022 at 7:00 p.m. in the Town Council Chambers, 25 West Market Street, Leesburg, Virginia, 20176 to consider Zoning Ordinance Amendment TLOA-2022-0003 revising the following Section of the Zoning Ordinance: 1. Sec. 7.11.2 Definitions establishing a definition of Capital Improvement Project 2. Sec.7.11.7 Prohibited Activities to make the Section more legible and understandable for use 3. Sec. 7.11.8.B Permitted Uses in Major Floodplain establishing Capital Improvement Project as a permitted use by right in major floodplains within the Floodplain Overlay District 4. Sec. 7.11.8.C Permitted Uses in Minor Floodplain establishing Capital Improvement Project as a permitted use by right in minor floodplains within the Floodplain Overlay District 5. Sec. 14.2.2.C Capital Improvement Setback Reduction establishing the ability to reduce the minimum setback for Capital Improvement Projects within the Creek Valley Buffer Overlay District 6. Sec. 14.6 Permitted Uses clarifying the correct ordinance being referred to in the text of the section Copies and additional information regarding this proposed Zoning Ordinance amendment 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 calling 703-737-7009 and asking for Christopher Murphy, Senior Planning Project Manager. This zoning ordinance amendment application is identified as case number TLOA-2022-0003.
TOWN OF LEESBURG
NOTICE OF TOWN COUNCIL PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER AN AMENDMENT TO ZONING ORDINANCE ARTICLE 9 USE REGULATIONS RELATING TO MOBILE FOOD UNIT PARKING/ STORAGE ASSOCIATED WITH A COMMERCIAL KITCHEN 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 14, 2022 at 7:00 p.m. in the Town Council Chambers, 25 West Market Street, Leesburg, Virginia, 20176 to consider Zoning Ordinance Amendment TLOA-2021-0013 revising the following Section of the Zoning Ordinance: 1. Sec. 9.5.4.F Mobile Food Unit on Private Property in the I-1 District, the Planned Employment Center (PEC District) and within the B-2, B-3 and B-4 Zoning Districts, and the CD-C and CD-CC Sub-Districts of the Crescent Design District to establish parking/storage requirements for mobile food units working out of a commercial kitchen Copies and additional information regarding this proposed Zoning Ordinance amendment 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 calling 703-737-7009 and asking for Christopher Murphy, Senior Planning Project Manager. This zoning ordinance amendment application is identified as case number TLOA-2022-0003. At this hearing all persons desiring to express their views concerning these matters will be heard. Persons requiring special accommodations should contact the Clerk of Council at (703) 771-2733 three days in advance of the meeting. For TTY/TDD service, use the Virginia Relay Center by dialing 711. 6/2 & 6/9/2022
At this hearing all persons desiring to express their views concerning these matters will be heard. Persons requiring special accommodations should contact the Clerk of Council at (703)-771-2733 three days in advance of the meeting. For TTY/TDD service, use the Virginia Relay Center by dialing 711. 6/2 & 6/9/2022
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Legal Notices Legal Notices TOWN OF HILLSBORO, VIRGINIA NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Proposed Operating & Capital Budgets for Fiscal Year 2023 Notice is hereby given that the Town Council of the Town of Hillsboro, Virginia, (the “Town Council”) will hold a public hearing to receive public comment and to consider adoption of the proposed Operating and Capital Budget for FY2023. A summary of the Budget is provided below. Copies of the Proposed FY2023 Budgets are available for review on the Town website at: www.hillsborova.gov and also by appointment at the Town office at 37098 Charles Town Pike, Hillsboro, Virginia 20132, between the hours of 10 a.m. and 3 p.m., Monday through Friday, holidays excepted. The public hearing, which may be continued or adjourned, will be held on Tuesday, June 21, 2022, at 7:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard. Any person interested in the Budget may appear at the public hearing and present his or her views. The Town Council may set time limits on speakers and other rules and procedures for the conduct of this public hearing. Written comments regarding the Budget may be delivered prior to the public hearing in care of the Mayor at 37098 Charles Town Pike, Hillsboro, Virginia 20132, or e-mailed to info@hillsborova.gov.
All comments received will be presented to the Town Council during the public hearing. TOWN OF HILLSBORO, VIRGINIA Roger L. Vance, Mayor
PROPOSED BUDGET AND RATES/FEES FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2023 GENERAL FUND-OPERATING BUDGET
INFRASTRUCTURE CAPITAL BUDGET
General Fund-Operating Budget Summary
REVENUES
REVENUES
EXPENDITURES
FY2022
FY2022 ADOPTED
FY2023 PROPOSED
PROPERTY TAX
$ 42,500
$ 44,100
LOCAL TAXES
$ 35,130
$ 69,000
ZONING FEES
$ 100
$ 200
SECURITY
$ 1,200
$ 1,200
FINES & FEES
$0
$ 900
MAINTENANCE
$ 3,500
$ 7,700
$ 65,000
$ 6,000
PLANNING AND ZONING
$0
$ 2,500
$0
$ 88,600
ECON. DEVELOPMENT
$ 88,040
$ 101,850
MISCELLANEOUS INTERGOVERNMENTAL MISC.REV TRANSFER FROM RESERVES
FY2022 ADOPTED
FY2023 PROPOSED
ADMINISTRATION
$ 94,752
$ 135,250
BUILDINGS & GROUNDS
$ 12,050
$ 27,300
$ 81,500
$90,000
DEBT SERVICE
$0
$ 23,000
$ 141,000
$ 30,000
TRANSFER TO RESERVES
$ 141,000
$ 30,000
CIP Revenue: Infrastructure: Road, Water/Sewer , Trail Capital Fund
EXPENDITURESS
FY2023 CIP Expenses: Infrastructure Outlays
FY2022
FY2023
$16,000,000
$3,650,000
$16,000,000
$3,650,000
CIP Funds / CIP Reserve
$292,000
$450,000
Capital Projects Facilities
$292,000
$450,000
Infrastructure Bond Proceeds
$300,000
$676,000
Infrastructure Bond Reserves
$300,000
$676,000
$16,592,000
$4,776,000
TOTAL
$16,592,000
$4,776,000
TOTAL
TOWN OF HILLSBORO TAX RATES AND FEES, VA. CODE AUTHORITY TOTAL
$ 365,230
$ 328,800
TOTAL CONTINGENCY (Unallocated) TOTAL
$ 340,542
$ 328,800
$ 24,688
$0
$ 365,230
$ 328,800
PROPOSED FY 2023 TAXES AND FEES
Description Real Estate and Pub. Serv. Corp. P. Property
FY2022
FY2023
$0.17*
$0.17*
Utility Fund Summary REVENUES
EXPENDITURES
FY2022 ADOPTED
FY2023 PROPOSED
Water User Fees
$35,000
$35,000
Sewer User Fees
$0
Fiber Conduit Lease
(Virginia Code Title 58.1, Ch.32 and §58.1-2606) *$0.17 per $100 of assessed value
FY2022 ADOPTED
FY2023 PROPOSED
Contract Services
$10,700
$15,580
$48,750
Administration & Insurance
$21,500
$30,450
$0
$10,000
Operations-Water
$14,000
$10,000
Miscellaneous
$3,000
$3,000
Operations-Sewer
$0
$43,200
Transfer From Reserves
$9,700
$24,000
Miscellaneous/ Utilities
$1,500
$8,500
$0
$45,000
Trasfer to Reserves
$0
$45,000
$47,700
$165,750
$47,700
$165,750
Availability/ Connection Fees
Contingency TOTAL
TOTAL
Drinking Water Rates No FY2023 increases to drinking water rates are proposed; future years may have an inflation adjustment. Fixed charge $38.20 per month includes 2000 gallons; monthly consumption 2,001-3000 gallons $5.50 per 1000 gallons, 3001-4000 gallons $8.60 per 1000 gallons, over 4,000 gallons $13.00 per 1000 gallons. (Virginia Code §15.2-2111, 15.2-2143)
Business License (Virginia Code, Title 58.1, Chapter 37)
$30
$30
$13,020 Cigarette Tax (Virginia Code §58.1-3840)
$0.05 per pack
$0.35 per pack
Continues on next page
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Legal LegalNotices Notices TOWN OF HILLSBORO, VIRGINIA NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING continued from previous page Economic Development Fund Summary REVENUES
EXPENDITURES
FY2022 ADOPTED
FY2023 PROPOSED
Events
$30,000
$45,000
Admin and Marketing
Grants
$45,000
$45,000
Econ Dev
Rentals
$25,000
$38,000
Events
$5,000
$4,500
Donations
Community Development Reserves
TOTAL
$105,000
$132,500
TOTAL
FY2022 ADOPTED
FY2023 PROPOSED
$27,000
$45,000
$2,000
$5,000
$57,000
$45,000
$2,500
$7,500
$0
$0
$16,500
$30,000
$105,000
$132,500
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
Zoning & Sign Permits No FY2023 adjustments (Virginia Code §15.2-2286)
Based on type of application
Based on type of application
Motor Vehicle License (Virginia Code §46.2-752)
$25.00 per vehicle
$25.00 per vehicle
Meals Tax (Virginia Code §58.1-3840)
4% of meals purchased
4% of meals purchased
Transient Occupancy Tax (Virginia Code §58.1-3840)
5% of revenues
5% of revenues
Trash/Recycling Rates Per Month (Virginia Code §15.2-958)
$24
$24
LOUDOUN COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS COMMUNITY INFORMATION MEETINGS
Town of Lovettsville Planning Commission In accordance with Sections 15.2-1427, 15.2-2204, 15.2-2229, and 15.2-2230 of the 1950 Code of Virginia, as amended, the Lovettsville Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on the following item at their meeting at 7:00 pm on Wednesday, June 22, 2022, at the Lovettsville Game Club located at 16 South Berlin Pike: Amendment to the Town of Lovettsville Comprehensive Plan Upon completion of its 5-year review of the Comprehensive Plan of the Town of Lovettsville (Plan), the Planning Commission recommends revisions to the Plan’s text, policies, and maps. The proposed amendment rewrites, removes, and adds text to various chapters, which:
•
Clarify goals and values
•
Organize subtopics within chapters that align with policies
•
Add more protection to the environment and infrastructure
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Reflect changing land use practices, and changes in the economy and demographics
•
Introduce new policies concerning housing
•
Modify, as appropriate, transportation goals
•
Modify planned land uses on several parcels
The proposed comprehensive plan amendment is available for review online at www.lovettsvilleva.gov/government/planning-commission or at the Town Office between the hours of 8:30 am and 4:30 pm during weekdays or by special appointment, holidays excepted. In the event the meeting is postponed, the public hearing will be convened at the next regularly-scheduled meeting at the same time and place. If you have any other questions or concerns, please contact John Merrithew, Zoning Administrator for the Town of Lovettsville at (540) 755-3004 or by email at jmerrithew@lovettsvilleva.gov. If you have any questions or comments, please contact John Merrithew, Zoning Administrator for the Town of Lovettsville at (540) 755-3004 or by email at jmerrithew@lovettsvilleva.gov. 6/9 & 6/16/22
A series of community meetings are being scheduled by Loudoun County Public Schools’ Department of Support Services to provide a forum to share information on funded, planned, and proposed school capital projects across the county. To focus the discussion and public involvement, each meeting will include a general overview of the Fiscal Year 2023 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) and Capital Asset Preservation Program (CAPP) budgets and then spotlight on a specific geographic area of Loudoun. The first three meetings will be in June. Additional community meetings for other areas of the county will be scheduled and announced. Date & Time
Auditorium of
Thursday, June 16, 2022 6:00 p.m.
Brambleton Middle School (23070 Learning Cir, Ashburn)
Thursday, June 23, 2022 6:00 p.m.
Park View High School (400 W Laurel Ave, Sterling)
Thursday, June 30, 2002 6:00 p.m.
Loudoun County High School (415 Dry Mill Rd SW, Leesburg)
Meeting Spotlight
Dulles North Area (General Description: North of Rt 50, East of Goose Creek, South of Rt 267, West of Rt 28)
Eastern Loudoun Area (General Description: North/East of Rt 28, South of Potomac River, West of Fairfax County) Central Loudoun/Leesburg Area (General Description: North/West of Goose Creek, East of Catoctin Mountain Ridgeline, South of Potomac River)
Subsequently, each meeting presentation will be posted on the Loudoun County Public Schools website: https://www.lcps.org/Page/81470. Those who need translation/interpretation assistance or a reasonable accommodation for any type of disability in order to participate meaningfully in the community meetings should contact the Support Services office at least three (3) days prior to the specific meeting. Kevin L. Lewis, Chief Operations Officer Loudoun County Public Schools, Department of Support Services 21000 Education Court Ashburn, Virginia 20148 Telephone: 571-252-1385 Email: LCPSPLAN@LCPS.ORG 6/9/22, 6/16/22, 6/23/22
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Legal Notices ORDER OF PUBLICATION 22-2470
ABC LICENSE
LOUDOUN COUNTY Circuit Court
Maxime Rabineau, trading as Pollo Campeon, 46950 Community Plaza, Sterling, Virginia 20164 The above establishment is applying to the VIRGINIA AlCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL (ABC) AUTHORITY for a Beer and Wine license to sell or manufacture alcoholic beverages. Maxime Rabineau 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. 6/09 & 6/16/22
18 East Market St., Leesburg VA 20176 Christopher Kasean King v. Name change The object of this suit is to change name to Christopher Rasean King Peterson. It is ORDERED that the Charles Ricardo King appear at the above-named court and protect his interests on or before July 15, 2022 at 2PM. 6/2, 6/9, 6/16 & 6/23
ORDER OF PUBLICATION
Case No.:
Case No.:
Commonwealth of Virginia, in re Diana Gissel Medina Lainez, Gabrielle Medina Lainez, Adrienna Medina Lainez, and Karen Elizabeth Medina Lainez Loudoun County Department of Family Services /v. Jose Medina, Putative Father
JJ040959-26-00 VIRGINIA:
Loudoun Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court
JJ041604-05-00; JJ043080-03-00; JJ043081-03-00; JJ043082-03-00
Loudoun Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court
COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA VA. CODE § 8.01-316 Case No.:
ORDER OF PUBLICATION
COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA Virginia Code § 8.01-316
COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA VA. CODE § 1-211.1; 8.01-316, -317, 20-104 Case No.:
ORDER OF PUBLICATION
Loudoun County Department of Family Services /v. Unknown Father(s)
5/26, 6/2, 6/9 & 6/16/22
Case No.: JJJ045837-02-00; JJ045838-02-00; JJ045839-02-00; JJ045840-02-00; JJ04584102-00; JJ045842-02-00 Loudoun Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court
ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE AGAINST DISTRIBUTION It appearing that a report of the account of Bradley Hendrick and Stefani Whetzel, Co-Executors for the Estate of Arleene Jane Hendrick, and a report of the debts and demands against the Estate have been filed in the Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court for Loudoun County, and that more than 6 months have elapsed since the qualification of the Administrator before this Court, It is ORDERED that the creditors of, and all others interested in, the Estate of Arleene Jane Hendrick, deceased, do show cause, if any they can, on Friday, July 1, 2022, at 10:00 a.m., before this Court at its courtroom in Leesburg, Virginia, against payment and delivery of said Estate to the Estate's beneficiaries, after payment of remaining administrative expenses.
6/2, 6/9, 6/16, & 6/23/22
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Loudoun County Department of Family Services /v. Unknown Father
5/26, 6/2, 6/9 & 6/16/22
COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA Virginia Code § 8.01-316
Probate File No. 19331
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 Madison Bartlett. It is ORDERED that the defendant Unknown Father appear at the above-named Court and protect his or her interests on or before July 6, 2022 at 3:00 p.m.
Commonwealth of Virginia, in re Marjorie Cruz
The object of this suit is to hold a status hearing in Child in Need of Services matters pursuant to Virginia Code §§ 16.1-228 and 16.1-241 for Diana Gissel Medina Lainez, Gabrielle Medina Lainez, Adrienna Medina Lainez, and Karen Elizabeth Medina Lainez. It is ORDERED that the defendant Jose Medina, Putative Father appear at the above-named Court and protect his interests on or before June 22, 2022 at 3:00 pm.
ORDER OF PUBLICATION
IN RE: ESTATE OF ARLEENE JANE HENDRICK, DECEASED
JJ046150-01-00
Loudoun Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court
The object of this suit is to hold an adjudicatory hearing regarding child protective order pursuant to Virginia Code § 16.1-253 for Marjorie Cruz, and; hold a dispositional hearing regarding child protective order pursuant to Virginia Code § 16.1-278.2 for Marjorie Cruz. It is ORDERED that the defendant Unknown Father appear at the above-named Court and protect his or her interests on or before June 2, 2022 at 10:00a.m. (Adjudicatory) and June 27, 2022, at 10:00 a.m. (Dispositional).
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR LOUDOUN COUNTY
Commonwealth of Virginia, in re Madison Bartlett
COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA Virginia Code § 8.01-316
Commonwealth of Virginia, in re Zubayer Rafik Ekren, Sumeyyah Nadiya Ekren, Asiyeh Hanan Ekren, Khadija Ulka Ekren, Fatima Zahra Ekren and Osama Othman Ekren Loudoun County Department of Family Services /v. Unknown Father(s) hold a foster care review hearing and review of foster care plan pursuant to Virginia Code § 16.1-282 and 16.1-281 for Zubayer Rafik Ekren, Sumeyyah Nadiya Ekren, Asiyeh Hanan Ekren, Khadija Ulka Ekren, Fatima Zahra Ekren and Osama Othman Ekren It is ORDERED that the defendent, Unknown Father(s) appear at the above-named Court on or before July 6, 2022 at 3:00 p.m.
6/2 & 6/9/22
6/9. 6/16, 6/23 & 6/30/22
NOTICE OF ABANDONED BICYCLES Notice is hereby given that the bicycles described below were found and delivered to the Office of the Sheriff of Loudoun County; if the owners of the listed bicycles are not identified within sixty (60) days following the final publication of this notice, the individuals who found said bicycles shall be entitled to them if he/she desires. All unclaimed bicycles will be handled according to Chapter 228.04 of the Codified Ordinances of Loudoun County.
Description
Case Number
Recovery Date
Recovery Location
Phone Number
Black & red Schwinn bicycle
SO220008022
5/7/2022
Nations St/Lyon Terr Chantilly, VA
571-367-8400
Black Mongoose 21 Speed Mountain Bicycle
SO220009120
5/23/2022
Cameron Walk Pl/Tulip Poplar Pl Aldie VA
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED INCREASE TO THE TOWN OF HILLSBORO, VIRGINIA, CIGARETTE TAX. The Hillsboro Town Council will hold a public hearing on JUNE 21, 2022, at 7:00 p.m. at 37098 Charles Town Pike, Hillsboro, Virginia, 20132, on the Proposed Increase to the Town of Hillsboro, Virginia, Cigarette Tax. Any person interested in the proposed increase may appear in person at the public hearing and present his or her views. The Town Council may set time limits on speakers and other rules and procedures for the conduct of this public hearing. TOWN OF HILLSBORO, VIRGINIA NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Proposed Increase in Cigarette Tax New: Cigarette Tax proposed effective date, June 21, 2022 Current
Proposed
$0.05 per pack
$0.35 per pack
Written comments regarding the proposed cigarette tax increase may be delivered prior to the public hearing in care of the Mayor at 37098 Charles Town Pike, Hillsboro, Virginia, 20132, or e-mailed to jshelton@hillsborova. gov. All comments received will be presented to the Town Council during the public hearing. TOWN OF HILLSBORO, VIRGINIA Roger L. Vance, Mayor 6/9/22
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Legal Notices LOUDOUN COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS COMMUNITY INFORMATION MEETING NOTICE Loudoun County Public Schools (LCPS) will hold a community information meeting to review a proposed public utility service center on June 23, 2022, in Room 1101 of The Academies of Loudoun (42075 Loudoun Academy Drive, Leesburg, VA 20175) at 6:30 p.m. Commission Permit and Special Exception applications are being filed to allow a public utility service center with outdoor storage on the rear portion of The Academies of Loudoun property. The 119-acre site located on the west side of Sycolin Road, to the east of Gulick Mill Road and to the southwest of the Dulles Greenway, in Leesburg, is in the Catoctin Election District. Access to the site will be from Sycolin Road on Loudoun Academy Drive with an emergency access only to Gulick Mill Road. The site is more particularly identified as Tax Map Number /77////////34B (PIN# 194-16-6764) and is zoned TR-10-UBF (Transitional Residential-10). The property is located partially within the FOD (Floodplain Overlay District) and partially within the AI (Airport Impact) Overlay District, outside of but within one (1) mile of the Ldn 60 aircraft noise contour for the Leesburg Airport. This application is subject to the Revised 1993 Zoning Ordinance and the proposed use requires a Commission Permit and Special Exception in accordance with Section 6-1101 and Section 1301. The proposed public utility service center site is governed under the policies of the Loudoun County 2019 Comprehensive Plan (2019 GP). The subject property is designated for Transition Large Lot Neighborhood. This place type includes low density residential communities (one unit per ten acres) with significant open space and public facilities as conditional uses. The proposed use is identified in the School Board Adopted FY 2023 – FY 2028 Capital Improvement Program as a Joint Use Dry Bulk Storage Facility. The primary purpose of the public utility service center, with outdoor storage, is to house the grounds and inclement weather maintenance operations of LCPS. The site would be used to store grounds maintenance equipment (trucks, trailers, mowers, snowplows, salt spreaders and similar equipment) as well as sand, salt, and similar materials to be accessed during inclement weather for treatment of LCPS and County of Loudoun owned properties (i.e., driveways and parking lots). The proposed use would also include a small engine repair shop of approximately 5,000 square feet that would service equipment. The purpose of the meeting is to share information with the surrounding community on the proposed site. Please contact our office if you are unable to attend the meeting and would like more detail on the applications. Those who need translation/interpretation assistance or a reasonable accommodation for any type of disability in order to participate meaningfully in the meeting should contact the Planning Services office at least three (3) business days prior to the meeting. Beverly I. Tate, Director Loudoun County Public Schools, Division of Planning Services 21000 Education Court Ashburn, Virginia 20148 Phone: 571-252-1050 Email: LCPSPLAN@LCPS.ORG
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Opinion The Quiet Spaces There are few places one can live and be just a short car ride from both an airport that can connect you to virtually any world capitol and a hiking trail you can follow for thousands of miles. The economic impact and travel opportunities associated with Dulles Airport aren’t hidden; reminders fly overhead each day. This weekend, the western Loudoun community, through the efforts of Round Hill leaders, will gather to spotlight the Appalachian Trail as a special, if often overlooked, recreational resource. The event should be a reminder to residents
and visitors alike that there is more to that end of the county than scenic vineyards and bustling breweries. There are quiet spaces to “get away from it all” without going very far. The county government largely has focused on the seemingly unending effort to meet the demand for more sports opportunities, building parks packed with lighted fields and other amenities. Especially in recent years, NOVA Parks has successfully, if quietly, expanded its holdings of natural parkland in Loudoun but has not yet reached the full potential for public enjoyment of those spaces. This year’s state budget, should it ever be finalized, includes a game-changer.
After planning that has spanned three gubernatorial administrations over nearly a decade and the investment of millions of local tax dollars, the General Assembly finally allocated the funds needed to open a new state park along the Appalachian Trail in northwest Loudoun. The money provides the first staffing for the nearly 900-acre Sweet Run State Park and kicks off a master planning process through which the public help will determine the services to be provided there. As the champions of the AT meet this year, there will be even more to celebrate as another quiet space is being opened for exploration along their route. n
LETTERS to the Editor Tracking Abby Editor: The following saga of an absentee ballot—Let’s call her “Abby”—may concern you and may even convince you to serve in the role of election officer for the 2022 election. Abby the absentee ballot was likely conceived on a computer screen and then born in the Loudoun County Office of Elections in Leesburg. We can assume that Abby’s birth was greeted gleefully by the office’s staff, who likely reacted as proud parents do by smoking cigars or vapes, by high-fiving each other, and by shouting “It’s a ballot.” But alas, days after her birth, Abby, while presumably locked securely in some sort of folder or thumb drive, will be sent 3,000 miles across the country to another office, a foster home of sorts, near Seattle, WA, where she will be cloned many times by employees of a
vendor named K&H Printing. After some time in protective custody at the “foster home,” Abby and her clones will be mailed by K&H’s employees to those Loudoun County voters who adopt the absentee method of voting. While the exact number of Abby’s clones to be mailed is yet unknown, the Loudoun County Office of Elections, on June 2, announced: “We estimate mailing 30,000 to 40,000 ballots for the November 2022 election.” You, as a Loudoun County voter, may be concerned about Abby’s safety and the safety of her 30,000 to 40,000 clones, especially if you have seen Dinesh D’Souza’s recently-released movie, “2000 Mules,” which details corruption surrounding absentee ballots in some states during the 2020 election. You may be concerned that Abby might be overly-cloned. You may be concerned that Abby and her clones might be kidnapped or disfigured by unscrupulous
people somewhere along their chain of custody. You may also be concerned about the length and complexity of the chain of custody which extends from the Loudoun County Office of Elections in Leesburg, to the vendor on the West Coast, to Loudoun County’s absentee voters via mail, and finally back via mail or drop box to the Central Absentee Precinct in the Office of Elections in Leesburg, where Abby and her clones will eventually be screened for irregularities and then scanned into a high-speed scanner for counting. While you may be concerned, you should know that the Loudoun County Office of Elections has assured voters that K&H Printing is “a highly qualified vendor that has a proven record for the integrity and accuracy of its work” and that “only one ballot will be printed for each voter.” Despite receiving these assurances, you may still be concerned, but you can
lessen your concern by serving in the role of election officer. By doing so, you personally will be able to keep a watchful eye on Abby and her 30,000 to 40,000 cloned ballots and thus help to ensure that Abby’s saga will culminate in a fair and honest 2022 election. — Mike Panchura Sterling
For Want of a Nail Editor: One of the famous proverbs in literature is about warning how little decisions can in the end bring down great kingdoms, or in this case the loss of western Loudoun as envisioned in the Loudoun 2019 Plan. For want of a nail, the shoe was lost. For want of a shoe, the horse was lost. For want of a horse, the rider was lost. LETTERS TO THE EDITOR continues on page 45
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Readers’ Poll THIS WEEK'S QUESTION: LAST WEEK'S QUESTION:
What measure would be most effecting in curbing gun violence?
What should be the most important consideration as county supervisors decide where to allow new data center development?
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For want of a rider, the battle was lost. For want of a battle, the kingdom was lost. And all for the want of a horseshoe nail. This month the Board of Supervisors will have a chance to consider their version of this proverb as they decide whether to install lights at Scott Jenkins Memorial Park outside of Hamilton. It is not an easy decision. The Loudoun 2019 Plan retains the rural vision of a vibrant rural economy made up of agriculture, horticulture, equine and animal husbandry, and rural tourism with robust environmental protections and limited residential cluster
Collective bargaining continued from page 1 cohesive and a productive process, and not something that’s in any way hostile,” Myers said. The firefighters union had been putting off submitting its petition as they worked through another employment issue, to do with fire-rescue officers not being given credit for their years of service when the county calculated their relatively recent step and grade pay scales. That issue has been resolved, with officers moving up the pay scale to reflect their years of service. Myers said submitting a petition before that was worked out would have triggered a status-quo period, stopping the work.
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development. Supporting this vision are those residents who are economically involved in implementing the vision and share the lifestyle it creates. The results have been dramatic as the rural economy has doubled over the last decade. But not all families share this vision and major forces are pressuring to destroy it. The rural population is accelerating among families that have no interest in the rural economy but seek the suburban amenities of eastern Loudoun such as lighted ballfields. Landowners in the rural area when they wish to sell find the most profitable and convenient market for their acreage from buyers seeking to construct residential clusters The land values in rural Loudoun are many times cheaper than in the suburban areas which makes them ripe for alterna-
tive uses priced out of eastern Loudoun. The Loudoun towns once thought to be the location for public schools and facilities, and non-farm commercial activity are building out and pushing public facilities into the rural areas, such as Scott Jenkins Memorial Park. This month, it will be the decision on lights for Scott Jenkins Memorial Park. The arguments are clear on one side those who want suburban amenities and lifestyle have marshalled their support for the lights. On the other side we have all the facts on how it will hurt farming, wildlife, birds, and lessen the dark sky many of us value highly. No matter how our supervisors and the county staff may slice and dice the facts and figures or say this one decision is local, in the end it is a No to Lights if you believe in the vision of a viable robust permanent rural economy or a Yes to
“It took a lot of political lobbying and a lot of meetings and such to get that work forward,” he said. The Loudoun IAFF is one of the largest such organizations in the area, with more than 500 members. The county’s ordinance may in fact expand the roster for the IAFF—traditionally it has included firefighters, but the bargaining unit folds in other employees such as in the Fire Marshal’s Office and the Emergency Communications Center. The IAFF could end up representing them, too. Previously those employees lacked some of the protections firefighters had even without collective bargaining, such as the right to bring legal representation if their department puts them under investigation. The IAFF will now put together a col-
lective bargaining committee, which will work to figure out what are the most important issues and priorities to its members. That will inform the negotiating when they meet with the county. “We want to make sure it’s not just what I want, but what the members want,” he said. Meanwhile, the petition will be verified by Loudoun’s labor relations administrator, a contracted firm that will then establish a procedure for a secret mail-ballot election to select a collective bargaining representative, or none if a majority of employees vote against organizing. Once a representative is selected—likely the local IAFF—they negotiate a collective bargaining agreement with the labor relations administrator, with final approval falling to the Board of Supervisors. n
Lights if you believe the tide has turned and the non-farm residential demand for amenities will eventually take over the rural area and what was so precious to all at one time is now lost. If a supervisor shares the vision of the Loudoun 2019 Plan, they will vote no for lighting Scott Jenkins Park as did a past board 10 years ago and the current Planning Commission did just months ago. Now is their chance to drive back in the loose nail in the horseshoe, and restore faith that the vision of the Loudoun 2019 Plan will continue to be our guide. — Al Van Huyck, Round Hill
Post office continued from page 1 monies honoring the servicemen who liberated France from Nazi occupation. In 2019, for the 75th anniversary of D-Day, Richard Ryan accompanied Duncan on the two-week trip and marveled at the rock star, celebrity treatment the veterans received. On that trip, Duncan sat on the front row of the memorial ceremony, meeting with President Donald Trump and French President Emmanuel—and landing a kiss on the cheek from Macron’s wife Brigitte Trogneux—just months before his death. “I hope that people who go in there who turn and look and see “Norman Duncan” are curious and go who was this man. And maybe they will find out who this wonderful man was. So Norman will continue on in our lives—his charity to all, his friendship to so many—and we’ll remember him when we go into the post office also,” Ryan said. n
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The Peoples’ Constitution
The Leaked Abortion Opinion and the Two Classes of Fundamental Rights
BY BEN LENHART
The American Constitution protects two groups of individual rights. In the first group are those rights named in the Constitution, such as freedom of speech and the right to a jury trial. In the second, are rights that many consider fundamental, but which are not named in the Constitution, including the right to travel and the right to privacy. While the line between the two groups isn’t always clear, rights in this second group are generally less secure because it’s up to the Supreme Court to decide whether they merit Constitutional protection. This article explores this second group including the Constitution basis for these “unnamed” rights and their future prospects in light of Supreme Court Justice Alito’s leaked draft opinion in the Mississippi abortion case (Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health).
Unnamed Rights vs. Named Rights When the Constitution was ratified in 1788, it did not name most of our cherished rights. The theory was that there was no need to list these rights because they were—as stated in the Declaration of Independence—“unalienable,” and the Constitution created no power to take them away. Plus, any list would inevitably be incomplete, and listing some rights could suggest that other, unlisted rights were not as strong. In the end, those demanding a formal listing of rights won the debate, and the Bill of Rights was added to the Constitution in 1791. More than 20 specific rights are listed in the Bill of Rights, including famous ones like freedom of religion, the right to a free press and the right not to have your home searched by the police except with a lawful warrant, and more obscure rights like the right not to have a solider “quartered” in your home during peacetime. Because these rights are listed in the
Constitution, they can’t be eliminated except by amending the Constitution itself. Neither Congress nor the states have no power to deny these rights. To be sure, no right is absolute, and courts sometimes change the boundaries of these rights when deciding individual cases. But the core of each named right enjoys strong protection. Unnamed Rights (sometimes called “unenumerated” rights) are less secure— it is up to the Supreme Court to decide which of these rights are protected by the Constitution. Over the past century, the court has identified a small number of unnamed rights, including the right to travel, the right to control your child’s education, the right to marry, the right to freedom of contract (recognized in the Lochner case in 1905, but then rejected by the court in the 1930s), the right to use contraception, and (at least as of the date of this article) the right to abortion. These unlisted rights are both similar to, and different from, listed rights. They are similar in that neither Congress nor the states can, on their own, take away unlisted rights, but they are different in that, unlike named rights, the Supreme Court can change them over time or even reject them altogether, without amending the Constitution. A high-profile current example, if the leaked draft opinion by Justice Alito in the Mississippi abortion case were to become final, then the Constitutional right to abortion, first recognized in 1973 in Roe v Wade, would be abolished. (Eliminating the Constitutional right to abortion would not mean the right is eliminated altogether—at least not under Alito’s draft opinion—but its fate would then be in the hands of the states and Congress).
History Impacts our Rights Today Taking a step back, since these unlisted rights are not named in the Constitu-
tion, where do they come from? What justifies them? The answer lies in history. In January 1215, a group of English barons confronted King John and asked that he recognize certain fundamental rights. Among those was the great right of due process. The barons demanded that the crown not imprison them or take their property without first following the customary legal procedures that were “due” to them. Six months later, at Runnymede, the king agreed to the barons’ demands and signed the Magna Carta, a document that would later influence the American Constitution. America’s Declaration of Independence states that “we hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights …” The Due Process clauses of the 5th and 14th amendments—echoing the Magna Carta more than 500 year earlier—guarantees that we cannot be deprived of “life, liberty or property” without due process. The word “liberty” in that famous clause often serves as a source for unlisted rights. Finally, the 9th Amendment states that “the enumeration in the Constitution, of certain rights, shall not be construed to deny or disparage others retained by the people.” These historical sources point to inherent rights retained by the people that no government can rightfully take away, and these inherent rights are not limited to the rights expressly named in the Constitution. This leads to the million-dollar question: If certain fundamental rights are not named in the Constitution, how do we know what those rights are?
Which Unlisted Rights are Protected by the Constitution? The power to name unlisted rights protected by the Constitution is enormous and dangerous. Used unwisely, judges might fail to recognize true fundamental rights and instead grant
“fundamental right” status to lesser rights that they favor merely for personal or political reasons. The Supreme Court holds this awesome power and recognizes (most of the time) that it must be used with great caution. In his draft opinion, Justice Alito referred to the power as “treacherous” and said that if the court is not careful with the power it can fall into ”freewheeling judicial decision-making.” This is not to say the court does not make mistakes with this power, but at least it recognizes the danger, as reflected in the small number of unlisted rights that the Constitution has recognized over the last hundred years. The Court has developed several tests (sometimes overlapping) to limit their own power in this arena. TEST 1: ORIGINALISM. Justice Alito’s draft abortion option (and it is only a draft option) relied on what is often called “originalism,” where one looks to the historical record to determine if an unlisted right should be protected by the Constitution. As Alito put it: The question is whether this right “is deeply rooted in the nation’s’ history and tradition” and “implicit in our concept of ordered liberty.” Alito’s draft canvased history at the time the 14th amendment was ratified (1868) to determine whether the right to abortion is “deeply rooted” in our history. He concluded it was not. Supporters of originalism argue that it serves as an important check on the powers of the court to find new rights, and prevents it from acting as a legislature. Critics argue that originalism can sometimes be unhelpful given the significant changes that have occurred since the Constitution was ratified in 1788, including the banning of slavery (the 13th Amendment, 1865), extending the right to vote to women (the 19th Amendment, 1920) and desegregation (Brown v. Board in 1954,
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Gun awareness continued from page 3 to school, not knowing if she’s going to be safe.” Loudoun Abused Women’s Shelter Interim Executive Director Samantha Clarke pointed out the connections between gun ownership and domestic violence, both in actual shootings and using guns to threaten domestic violence victims. “The ripple effects of firearms in the hands of an abuser extends far beyond the intimate relationship and well into our communities,” she said. “More than one in four homicides are related to domestic violence, and the use of firearms in domestic violence situations increases the risk that there will be multiple fatalities.” County Chair Phyllis J. Randall (DAt Large) said, “I am so tired of being completely insulted with ridiculous reasons given for the gun violence—it’s the guns.” “The thing that I would that I heard this time that was the most offensive thing, is these words: ‘it’s the evil of man,’” she said. “I’m sorry. Americans are not more evil than people in every other country. You cannot call yourself a great, patriotic American and then decide we are that much more evil than everybody else in the world.” “You have the power to change the future, the power to go out and make sure that people understand that this is a time that we that we need common sense gun violence prevention laws in our country,” said Rep. Jennifer Wexton (D-VA-10 ).
Peoples’ Constitution continued from page 46 and the 1960s civil rights laws). The originalism debate is one of the central debates in Constitutional law and shows no sign of abating.. TEST 2: PENUMBRAS. In the Griswold case
(1965), where the court confirmed the Constitutional right of married couples to use contraception, the court looked to the shadows or “penumbras” of named rights to help define unnamed rights. For example, free of speech necessarily implies the right distribute and receive speech. While the latter are not listed rights, the “penumbra” of free speech supports the conclusion that they are also Constitutionally protected rights. While
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A display of paper t-shirts at Loudoun Moms Demand Action’s event June 4 for Gun Violence Awareness Day symbolizes the roughly 110 Americans killed with guns each day, and memorializes some of the victims over the past year.
“That when we say ‘not one more’ that we mean it, and that when we say ‘never again’ that we mean it, that we don’t want to see 19 children slaughtered ever again and we have the options, we have the ability to help prevent that from happening.” Rev. David Milam and Rev. Aileen Fitzke of Loudoun Interfaith BRIDGES
led a prayer and moment of silence, and tents at the event included sign-ups to volunteer; the Goose Creek Friends, a Quaker community, handing out free trigger locks; staff from LAWS; and Birch Tree Books, among others. County supervisors also picked up their long-running debate on gun laws
the penumbra approach helps limit the court’s discretion to recognize new unlisted rights, critics note that shadows are often hard to see into in order to know what rights exist in the penumbras.
essence of liberty. Casey noted that abortion was a particularly complex example of an unlisted right because not only did the court have to consider a “woman’s liberty,” which Casey saw as a basis for the right to abortion, but also the state’s “legitimate interest in promoting the life or potential life of the unborn.” In the end, using different tests, Casey and Alito’s draft come out on opposite sides of the question of whether abortion is among the small set of unlisted rights protected by the Constitution.
TEST 3: MODERN IDEAS OF FUNDAMENTAL LIBERTY. In the Casey case (1992), which
upheld the right to abortion 19 years after Roe, the court described “a realm of personal liberty which the government may not enter.” The Casey court rejected rigid originalism, saying that neither the Bill of Rights nor “specific practices of the States at the time of ratification of the 14th Amendment” impose a hard and fast limit on the unnamed rights protected by this “a realm of personal liberty.” Instead, the Casey Court sought to define this realm by examining more recent understandings about what rights form the
Conclusion Most Americans greatly value on our unnamed rights and want them to remain protected under the Constitution. Overall, the court agrees, and unnamed rights as a category remain secure. But both “We the people” and members of the court
Tuesday night after the gathering. “Once again, our nation, proved the fallacy that a good guy with a gun does not save lives. This argument is so often used to block any sort of gun sense, measures and regulations that might get weapons of war off of our streets,” Juli E. Briskman (D-Algonkian) said. “More than a dozen law enforcement officers were present inside of the Uvalde Elementary School and did not confront the shooter.” “If a good guy with a gun stopped mass shootings, the United States would have the least mass shootings,” said Vice Chairman Koran T. Saines (D-Sterling). And while local government in Virginia has little control over gun law generally, the Board of Supervisors may fund—and the School Board may approve—more School Resource Officers in schools. Briskman said she opposes a push to put more SROs in schools. “Not only do they not save lives, more police officers in schools create hostile environments for our students,” she said. “We know that students of color are disproportionately negatively impacted by having law enforcement in their schools. They suffer more referrals, more searches, more investigations and more suspensions.” “The SROs are not just good guys with guns, they are intelligence officers embedded in school, and their primary focus is to understand the communities that they’re serving and understand who might be at risk, and who might be struggling,” said Supervisor Matthew F. Letourneau (R-Dulles). n disagree on the key question about which unnamed rights—such as abortion—merit constitutional protection. Americans should closely watch whether Alito’s draft opinion becomes final (and in what form), and whether that opinion is a onetime event, or a harbinger for the fate of other unnamed rights. On Friday, June 17, Ben Lenhart will give a talk on this subject as part of the Eat, Drink & Be Literary! program at the Hillsboro Old Stone School. For details go to OldStoneSchool.org. n Ben Lenhart is a graduate of Harvard Law School and has taught Constitutional Law at Georgetown Law Center for more than 20 years. He lives with his family and lots of animals on a farm near Hillsboro.
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