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JUNE 10, 2021

Ziegler Tapped as New Schools Superintendent

BY HAYLEY MILON BOUR hbour@loudounnow.com

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Byron “Tanner” Cross speaks to a crowd of supporters outside Cornerstone Chapel on June 4, following an emergency court hearing on his bid to be reinstated to his position at Leesburg Elementary School.

Schools Ordered to Reinstate Teacher LOUDOUN NOW STAFF REPORT

A Loudoun Circuit Court judge on Tuesday granted a temporary restraining order to a Leesburg physical education teacher who was placed on leave last week, two days after speaking at a School Board meeting to object to a proposed policy on the division’s protocols for addressing transgender students.

Following a three-hour hearing Friday, Judge James E. Plowman concluded that school division administrators violated Byron “Tanner” Cross’s constitutional rights to free speech and religious freedom when they suspended him from his job and barred him from school properties.

“The Court finds that the Plaintiff ’s

speech and religious content are central to the determination made by the Defendants to suspend Plaintiff ’s employment.

The Court further finds that the weight of the evidence and the totality of the circumstances, clearly show that the four prongs for issuance of temporary injunction have been satisfied,” Plowman wrote.

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Following a nationwide search, the Loudoun County School Board on Tuesday found the division’s next superintendent was already in the job.

After serving as interim superintendent since Jan. 1, Scott A. Ziegler was selected by a unanimous School Board vote.

He served as the assistant superintendent for Human Resources and Talent Development before being tapped as the interim superintendent in January, following the departure of Eric Williams who took a job leading a school district near Houston, TX. In announcing the choice, School Board members praised his leadership in returning students to the classroom following months of debate over whether that could be accomplished during the pandemic, among other leadership qualities.

“Consider where we were on January 1, and where we are now, the difference is really clear,” said Ian Serotkin (Blue Ridge).

During his first month on the job, Ziegler hatched a plan to return students to classrooms. After nearly a year of strife from parents, students were able to return to classroom learning four days a week.

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Loudoun, State Dems Pick McAuliffe, Ayala, Herring

BY RENSS GREENE

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The Loudoun votes have been counted, and the county’s Democrats supported former governor Terry McAuliffe, Woodbridge Del. Hala S. Ayala (D-51) and incumbent Mark Herring in the Democratic primaries for governor, lieutenant governor and attorney general.

In Loudoun, familiar names McAuliffe and Herring in particular were far ahead.

McAuliffe, who served before current Governor Ralph Northam and is seeking a rare second term, had pulled in 61.9% of the Loudoun vote with 11,314 votes.

The nearest challenger, former state delegate Jennifer D. Carroll Foy, brought in 20.2% of the Loudoun vote. Governors in Virginia may not serve consecutive terms, and Northam endorsed McAuliffe in the primary.

Meanwhile, Leesburg resident Herring pulled in 71.4% of the Loudoun vote, with 12,897 votes.

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Incumbent Attorney General Mark Herring celebrates at a primary night party Tuesday, June 8 at Black Hoof Brewing in Leesburg.

Ayala has the narrowest lead of the three, with 32.8% of the Loudoun vote, 5,813 votes, ahead of S. “Sam” Rasoul with

28.2%, 5,005 votes.

Herring thanked his supporters and campaign staff at an election night party

at Black Hoof Brewing in Leesburg.

“Virginia Democrats have really given us a great big stamp of approval with the work we’ve been doing,” Herring said.

“And, you know, the message was really pretty simple, that after eight years of incredible progress, that experience and know-how and ability to deliver results really matters.”

He also looked ahead to the race against the Republican nominee, Virginia Beach Del. Jason Miyares (R-82). He said, “we are not going to go back to the dark days of [former Republican Attorney General] Ken Cuccinelli where [there was] persecution of climate change researchers.”

“We’re going to continue to work to expand on healthcare, we’re going to continue to fight to protect reproductive rights, we’re going to fight to protect the air and the water, and for clean energy,” Herring said. “We’ve got a lot of work ahead of us.”

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Graduation Ceremonies Adapt During Pandemic

BY KAREN XU

As the school year winds down, members of the Class of 2021 are preparing to say their last goodbyes and celebrate their accomplishments before moving on to the next chapter of their lives. But amid a pandemic, graduation ceremonies have had to adapt.

This year, Loudoun County Public Schools announced that all graduation ceremonies would be required to happen on the high school campus. In previous years, many were held in Fairfax County at the larger EagleBank Arena on the George Mason University campus and there had been plans last year to hold some at the Ion International Training Center in Leesburg. For their on-campus programs this year, students are limited to bringing five guests per student, and some schools require wearing masks during the graduation ceremony.

“Last year we did individual graduations, so we had 383 like one- or two-minute little ceremonies where everybody got to walk across the stage on the football field and their family. So that was an option this year, and then we had a socially distanced option, and then the traditional, and we’re kind of doing something like in between a social distance and a tradition-

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The Freedom High School stadium will be used for this year’s graduation ceremony for the Freedom class of 2021.

al,” said Brie Allis, the senior class sponsor at Woodgrove High School in Purcellville.

“And the real reason for that is it keeps changing and changing.”

In planning graduation this year, she described having to make three different plans, which include a traditional graduation, a socially distanced graduation, and an individual graduation along with the logistics of each version.

Tripp DiNicola, an assistant principal at Riverside High School in Leesburg, described similar challenges in planning for graduation in a world of ever-evolving COVID-19 guidelines.

“There were so many different options that we had to look at that it really meant we had to have a backup plan, and based upon the feedback and the information we got from the county in terms of regula-

tions with COVID, we could make adjustments and then finally make our decision about where we’re going,” DiNicola said.

“It really is about flexibility and having all of your ducks in a row in terms of planning to make sure that everybody is absolutely on par and knows what’s going on.”

Dominion High School Principal John Brewer agreed.

“We’ve planned many graduation ceremonies before. Even under normal circumstances, this is a very complex process,” he said. “Under extraordinary situations like this, it requires a whole new plan, which adds many more intricacies to the planning process to ensure that all bases are covered.”

The Academies of Loudoun also is changing the way it does graduation this year. Instead of the in-person ceremony of previous years, the Academies will be holding graduation virtually. It also had a mini ceremony during school for each of its three programs where those studying in person walked across the stage in the auditorium to shake hands with the principal and receive their diploma.

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County, EPA Differ on Hidden Lane Cleanup

BY RENSS GREENE rgreene@loudounnow.com

Loudoun County supervisors have asked the Environmental Protection Agency to reconsider its plans for the cleaning up of pollution at the Hidden Lane landfill after an independent consultant reported the proposed approach could release an even more toxic substance.

The Hidden Lane site, a former landfill, has been on the EPA’s Superfund list of most contaminated sites since 2008, after it was found to be leaking degreaser into nearby homes’ well water. The dump had been closed by court order in 1983 after a legal battle with the county, which had never issued a permit for the dump.

Initially nearby homes were equipped with water filtration. In 2017, the estate of the former owners reached a settlement with state and federal authorities to help fund the cleanup by selling the land, and in 2019 the EPA announced it would pay to connect 124 homes in the Broad Run Farms neighborhood to public water, work that is ongoing. A developer has also now proposed building housing around the site.

The EPA is nearing approval of a plan to clean up the source of the contamination, with other plans still in the works to clean up the site-wide groundwater contamination. Part of that plan involves

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The Hidden Lane Landfill Superfund site in Sterling is headed for cleanup, but county and federal analyses differ on how to tackle it.

adding other chemicals to encourage natural microorganisms on the site to passively break down and treat the contaminants—a plan that Virginia Tech professor and head of the university’s Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering Mark Widdowson wrote has a poor track record of success.

In fact, he wrote, the plan could release dissolved vinyl chloride into the groundwater—a more toxic and potent substance

than the degreaser the cleanup is targeting, trichloroethylene.

“It is not scientifically defensible to expect significant TCE mass reduction in bedrock can be achieved by relying on source zone microorganisms and/or chemical reductants,” Widdowson wrote in a report to the county government.

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Supervisors Launch Resident Curator Program

BY RENSS GREENE

rgreene@loudounnow.com

Almost two years after Supervisor Tony R. Buffington (R-Blue Ridge) first suggested a program that would let people live in, maintain, and preserve county-owned historic properties, the Loudoun supervisors have voted to start the resident curator program.

Buffington first pitched the idea to the previous Board of Supervisors in July 2019.

Then, too, supervisors were facing public outcry over their plans for properties like the Aldie Tavern, where at the time they were planning a new fire station, plans that have since been dropped. Then-Ashburn District supervisor Ralph Buona said

at the time it would give people concerned about the fate of publicly owned historic properties the chance to step up and do something about it with their own money.

Buffington carried the program forward to the current board as county staff members researched the idea and crafted an ordinance that would fit in Loudoun In Loudoun’s programs, people or organizations may lease a property from the county with requirements to rehabilitate and maintain it, providing periodic public access as well. A third-party appraisal will determine a fair-market rent, and the estimated costs of managing and maintaining the property will then be deducted. If those costs exceed rent cost, then the lessee will pay no rent.

There also is a review process before a lease both of the applicant’s criminal background and credit, as well as a review of the plan for the property.

Supervisors voted 7-0-2 on June 1 to approve those guidelines for the program; now the county staff work on the implementation.

Buffington thanked his colleagues on the board for their support over the past two years.

The county government owns a number of historic structures, including as the E.E. Lake General Store in Bluemont and the Carver School in Purcellville, which have both been renovated, along with others that need work, such as the Old Arcola School. n

County to Get $1.9M from FEMA for COVID Loudoun County will receive a reimbursement of $1,882,828 from the Federal Emergency Management Agency for COVID-19 costs, Sens.

Mark R. Warner (D-VA) and Tim Kaine (D-VA) announced on June 1.

The funding will cover costs associated with the purchase of Personal Protective Equipment for fire and rescue, first responders, the Loudoun County Sheriff ’s Office, health services including nursing and healthcare, and mental health, substance abuse and developmental services.

“We’re glad to see these federal dollars go towards protecting our first responders from the COVID-19 virus,” the senators said in a joint statement.

“We remain committed to ensuring that our first responders have the necessary equipment to protect themselves from COVID-19.”

Virtual Public Meeting June 23 on Rt. 15 Plans Loudoun County will host an online meeting to gain input from the public on a Comprehensive Plan amendment on Route 15 from Montresor Road to the Maryland state line on Wednesday, June 23 from 6 to 7 p.m.

County supervisors and transportation planners are examining discussing ways to improve traffic on the road, including widening it to four lanes in sections. The Comprehensive Plan amendment would revise the planned ultimate condition of this corridor and potentially policy statements in the 2019 Comprehensive Plan.

Login information and meeting materials are available for review at loudoun.gov/route15CPAM and loudoun.gov/remoteparticipation.

Members of the public must sign up in advance by noon Tuesday, June 22 to ask questions during the event. Online participants may also send questions to the project team as chat messages, depending on time.

Parts of the road south of Montresor Road have already been through a similar process. On March 6, 2018, a plan amendment was approved to revise the planned ultimate condition of the segment of Route 15 between North King Street and Montresor Road from a twolane, local access, undivided rural arterial roadway to a four-lane median-divided road.

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Leesburg’s Shortfall Picture Improves, ARP Outlook Does Not

BY KARA C. RODRIGUEZ krodriguez@loudounnow.com

The Town of Leesburg is ending the fiscal year on better financial footing than expected, while the prospect of substantial additional help from the federal government looks bleak.

Jason Cournoyer, management and budget officer for the town, addressed the council with a close-out look at the fiscal year 2021 financial picture during its Monday night work session. The revenue shortfall projection improved by about $600,000 from the council’s last financial update, to a total shortfall of $4.6 million.

The shortfall was caused largely by declining revenues during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Cournoyer attributed the improved outlook to a better return than expected on personal property taxes, which he said had a lot to do with the reassessment of vehicles in Loudoun, as well as the new partnership between the town and county where Loudoun handles tax collection for the town. Business, Professional and Occupational License fees have also increased by almost $400,000, and sales and use taxes were also up more than $100,000. Still slow to recover are the fees the town generates from its parks and recreation facilities, which remain down from projections by almost $250,000.

The town government remains on track to offset its shortfall with a series of expenditure reductions and overall belt-tightening put in place by Town Manager Kaj Dentler shortly after the pandemic arrived stateside last March. Included in that are 16 staff positions that remain frozen, at a savings of almost $1.5 million. Dentler said he anticipates beginning to advertise those positions in the late summer or early fall.

On the Utilities Fund, the outlook is positive, with revenues expected to outpace expenditures for the current fiscal year, resulting in a small surplus. Cournoyer said utility account delinquencies are also down about 50% since the last report to council in January, for a total of about $330,000.

News has not been nearly as positive when it comes to federal help, however.

The town received word in May that, because of a change in classification by the

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Mayor Kelly Burk is seeking help from the state government in securing more money from the federal American Rescue Plan.

U.S. Treasury Department, Leesburg’s allocation from the American Rescue Plan would be far less than originally anticipated.

Shortly after Congress passed the final version of the bill in March and sent it off to President Joe Biden to sign, Leesburg, like other localities, was provided with an estimate of their funding allocation courtesy of the House Committee on Oversight and Reform. That estimate showed Leesburg classified as a non-entitlement unit, or a local government that does not receive Community Development Block Grant funds directly from the Department of Housing and Urban Development. In that initial estimate, the town was expected to receive more than $48 million.

However, when the final U.S. Treasury distribution list was released in early May, Leesburg’s classification had changed to an entitlement community because of its population surpassing 50,000 residents in the 2010 Census. That change in classification means the town now is estimated to receive only $5.9 million in ARP funding.

Cournoyer said this week that Leesburg has received its first ARP payment—50% of the town’s allocation, with the other 50% expected no sooner than 12 months from now. But that has not stopped Burk, council members and town staff from reaching out to the town’s state and federal representatives for help.

In a letter sent to Gov. Ralph Northam last month, Burk pointed out that Leesburg has continued to defer its CDBG

entitlement status to Loudoun County.

While the town is eligible to participate in the CDBG program because of its population, Leesburg does not have responsibility for the types of programs that receive such funding, like housing or social services, the letter noted.

“As such, it is our position that the Town should be aligned with the other 202 cities and towns in Virginia that are also not CDBG recipients. To the best of our knowledge, Leesburg is the only jurisdiction in Virginia on the treasury’s entitled units allocation list that is not a direct CDBG grant recipient,” the letter reads.

The $5.9 million allocation means that, on a per capita basis, Leesburg is only receiving $110 per resident. The letter points out how Leesburg’s neighbors to the east and west have fared better on a per capita basis—such as Herndon, at approximately $1,037 per head, Purcellville at $1,041 or Berryville at $1,030.

Had Leesburg been classified as a non-entitlement unit like some of its neighbors, the town would have received $51.2 million, or $954 per capita.

“Currently, out of the 228 Virginia cities and towns that are receiving ARPA funds, Leesburg is dead last when it comes to per capita allocation,” the letter stated.

Burk closed the letter asking Northam and the Virginia legislature to make the adjustment, and include Leesburg as an NEU “for the purposes of equitable distribution of Virginia’s ARPA allocation.”

Burk said at a council meeting Monday night that the state repesentatives she has spoken with seemed more optimistic that Leesburg’s classification could be reconsidered.

Looking forward, Cournoyer acknowledged that town staff may have to reevaluate its capital construction budget, with supply chain issues causing construction costs to skyrocket.

“You may see some proposals for increased contingencies in fiscal year 2023 capital projects,” Cournoyer said to the council. “It’s hard to tell if this is a short term, mid-term or longer term trend especially with material costs.”

He noted, however, that development projects do not seem to be hampered too much by higher costs, as many projects are moving dirt. n

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Planning Commission Endorses Floor & Decor Plans

BY KARA C. RODRIGUEZ

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The Leesburg Planning Commission has given a thumbs up on plans to convert the former Walmart building off Edwards Ferry Road into Loudoun’s first Floor & Decor store.

Commissioners reviewed the request by the applicant for amendments to the site’s proffers and concept plan June 3, and voted 6-0-1, with Commission Chair Gigi Robinson absent, to recommend approval to the Town Council.

While the 11.5-acre parcel is zoned B-3, it is administered as old B-2. Although Floor & Decor’s proposed use allowable under the existing B-3 zoning, the proffers associated with the site prohibit lumber and building materials sales, which is how the new use for the site has been classified. Senior Planning Projects Manager Scott Parker emphasized that, should the council approve the change, only the five acres of the site that include the building will be rezoned to the B-3 use. The remainder of the property will still be subject to the existing proffers on the site.

The applicant has proffered to upgrade landscaping and make other site improvements, including enhancements to vehicular travel ways within the shopping center, and a pedestrian connection to Heritage Way near the store’s new customer service section, replacing Walmart’s former garden center. Traffic into and out of the shopping center is expected to be less than when Walmart was in operation. Brad Lauth, of CenterPoint Integrated Solutions, representing the applicant, noted that at peak times there are only 80 to 100 customers in the store.

The Leesburg store will be the first Floor & Decor shop to debut its new “shop in shop” center, a more enhanced design center. About 70% of Floor & Decor’s customers are homeowners, Lauth said, while the remaining 30% are construction or design professionals.

The application is planned to go before the Town Council for a June 22 public hearing. n

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Jenn Mastran, director of Development and a founding board member, said that Christian education for kids has long been a passion of her family. Her parents, Barbara and Louis Giuliano, had planned to give their estate to charity, but Mastran had a better idea; she researched local Christian schools and dreamed up Evergreen.

“We are hoping to fill a niche. There aren’t any nondenominational Christian schools in Leesburg. We’re going to have the full high school experience. You have to test in, and hold a certain grade point average,” Mastran said. She said that mandatory Bible classes will also make the Evergreen experience different from other schools in the area.

Evergreen will welcome its inaugural ninth and 10th grade classes this coming fall. In 2022, it will add an 11th grade, and finally in 2023, a 12th grade class. The school’s board hopes to welcome 50 students between this year’s two incoming classes. The ECS School Board has hired more than a dozen teachers and coaches.

Mastran leaned on the leadership at Trinity Christian School in Fairfax for guidance. From disaster planning, such as learning through the coronavirus pandem-

Photo courtesy of Jenn Mastran

Classes will resume at this Evergreen Mill Road school building this fall when Evergreen Christian School opens to students.

ic, to integrating Christianity into a high school curriculum, Trinity has provided a blueprint for Evergreen. Michael Dewey, a former assistant principal at Trinity, was even tapped to be Evergreen’s head of school.

The school grounds are located on Evergreen Mills Road, in the building that was once Leesburg Christian School. Manstran’s family purchased the 21-acre property in July 2019 for $4.25 million. The building is undergoing a renovation that is set to be complete before the beginning of the academic year.

Although the small student body size will initially limit ECS in terms of athletic EVERGREEN continues on page 9

Chabad of Loudoun Plans Hebrew School at Ion Chabad of Loudoun County will open JUDA, a Hebrew School which will explore Judaism through the arts, at the Ion International Training Center in Leesburg.

Students will learn about their heritage through Hebrew reading, writing, Jewish history, Mitzvot, Israel, holidays and other topics. It is meant to be a hands-on, fun and happy environment to embrace their Jewish roots and gain a sense of Jewish pride, no matter their level of observance or affiliation, according to a press release from Chabad of Loudoun County.

“It’s crucial to instill our children with Jewish pride while they are young, because how they feel about their heritage is going to really determine what they do as

adults with Judaism,” stated Yehudis Cohen, who co-directs Chabad of Loudoun County with her husband Rabbi Chaim Cohen. “If they have a positive, loving, warm, fun experience, they’re going to want to remain engaged Jewishly. For many, this program will offer a first taste of Jewish learning in a creative, joyful, hands-on and interesting way.”

Registration for JUDA is open for the upcoming 2021-2022 year. JUDA will take place on Sunday mornings from 10 a.m. to noon, and will serve ages 2-10.

To learn more about JUDA, call 571310-3131, e-mail info@jewishloudoun. com or go to www.jewishloudoun.com/ juda. n

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The Student Scholars Class of 2021 at Ashby Ponds

Rock Ridge Senior Wins Jefferson Scholarship Rock Ridge High School and Academies of Loudoun senior Milli Pandya was selected as one of 38 recipients of the Jefferson Scholarship to the University of Virginia.

The award comes with a full scholarship.

Jefferson Scholars are nominated by their schools and complete an interview process with the UVA faculty. This year, more than 2,100 students across the commonwealth were nominated for the scholarship.

Pandya completed multiple health and science pathways while attending the Academies of Loudoun.

She will begin at UVA this fall.

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the 2021 campaign, funded primarily through resident contributions and pledges, according to Elisabeth Longworth, philanthropy manager for the Erickson Senior Living retirement community.

“We are proud that this year represents our largest class of scholars ever,” she said. “They attend nine different high schools in Loudoun County and will enroll in a variety of colleges in Virginia and the

rest of the country.”

Additionally, Ashby Ponds presented one-year collegiate and certificate scholarships in the amount of $2,000 ($1,000 per semester) to 18 adult students who work at the community. The scholarships are renewable up to six times.

The community also debuted the Laura Michak Scholarship in which five dining services students received an additional $10,000 each and four student scholars who are children of Ashby Ponds employees will receive an additional $4,000 each.

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Ashby Ponds Honors 40 Student Scholars Ashby Ponds honored the 40-member Student Scholars Class of 2021 during its annual award ceremony May 25. The employees, members of the Dining Services Department, earned four-year collegiate scholarships in the amount of $8,000.

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Evergreen continued from page 8 offerings, students will be able to represent the Evergreen Eagles in wrestling, tennis, golf, and cross country. There will also be chorus, theater, and arts programs. Christian theology will be at the heart of ECS student life.

“Every idea, every thought that is being held up as something worthy of belief, we’re going to say ‘how should a Christian think about this?’” Dewey said. “We’ve set our own learning objectives, with the goal of providing a rigorous academic program to create a Christian response to the problems the world is facing.”

The tuition will be $17,000 per year, which is on par with the average cost of private high school in Virginia. Grants and aid will be available for families. A number of donors have contributed full scholarships.

“For anyone out there who feels like they can’t afford it or they don’t qualify, we’re willing to look at them and award scholarships,” Manstran said.

As the student body grows in coming years, Dewey says the school’s board will look to add more sports and to join in an athletic conference with other area Christian schools.

Applications are being accepted for the 2021-2022 school year. n

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Public Safety Fire Marshal: Fatal House Fire Intentionally Set LOUDOUN NOW STAFF REPORT

The Loudoun County Fire Marshal’s Office has determined that Saturday night’s fire in Lovettsville, which claimed one life, was incendiary in nature.

Just before 8:30 p.m., Saturday, June 5, Loudoun County Fire and Rescue units from Lovettsville and Purcellville were dispatched to assist the Sheriff ’s Office at a home on Stonehouse View Court. As fire and rescue units were enroute they were told there was an active garage fire and potentially one adult resident located in the structure.

Additional units from Hamilton, Loudoun Heights, Moorefield, Frederick County, Maryland, and Washington County, MD, were dispatched to assist.

Firefighters arrived to find a two-story, single-family home with significant smoke and fire coming from the garage. Because of a report of gunfire heard from inside the home and concerns for the safety of first responders, the Sheriff ’s Office, with the assistance of a Fairfax County Police helicopter, cleared a perimeter to ensure that firefighters could safely approach the residence and extinguish the fire.

Once the area was deemed safe to enter, fire investigators searched the home and located a deceased victim. The cause of death and identification of the victim is being determined by the Medical Examiner’s Office.

An incendiary fire is one that is intentionally ignited under

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A scene of the June 5 fire at a home on Stonehouse View Court near Lovettsville.

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The incident remains under investigation by the Sheriff ’s Office and the Loudoun County Fire Marshal’s Office. n

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According to the Sheriff ’s Office, the incident happened just after 2 a.m. June 6. The victim provided deputies with a description of the vehicle and the man who fired the shot. The vehicle was found at a nearby gas station and the driver was positively identified by the victim.

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Guice Assault, Battery Case Set for June 23 Hearing Three misdemeanor assault and battery charges filed against Derrius Khamar Guice, the former Washington Football running back, will go before a judge for review on June 23 in General District Court.

Guice, 23, was charged with the three Class 1 misdemeanors, along with a felony strangulation charge, after his girlfriend accused him of assaulting her on three separate occasions.

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VCU Expels Fraternity Following Death of Loudoun Student Three months after a Loudoun student died from alcohol poisoning while attending an event hosted by the Delta Chi fraternity, the chapter has been expelled

from Virginia Commonwealth University.

VCU made the announcement June 3, a month after the school’s Division of Student Affairs initiated disciplinary proceedings the fraternity. The investigation was based on multiple reports and allegations of violations of university policies and directives regarding chapter events, COVID-19 protocols, recruitment activities, alcohol and hazing on Feb. 26-27 in the hours before the death Adam Oakes, a graduate of Potomac Falls High School who had been planning to pledge at the fraternity.

Last month, Virginia’s Office of the Chief Medical Examiner ruled that Oakes’ death was caused by ethanol toxicity.

Effective May 28, the Delta Chi fraternity permanently lost university recognition, meaning it is no longer authorized to operate as a student organization at VCU. “This permanent removal as a recognized student organization is another important step in holding fraternities and sororities at VCU accountable for organizational misconduct,” the university stated in its announcement. A consulting firm is conducting an external review of the VCU fraternity and sorority community, with a report is expected this summer.

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A week after unveiling plans for a $2 billion expansion into the American market, the Yondr Group on June 2 announced the purchase of 250 acres from JK Land Holdings.

The properties are in Loudoun and Prince William counties and are expected to support the delivery of 500MW of IT capacity, with the first phase in operation by late 2022.

Today, the Northern Virginia region, the world’s largest data center market, has over 1.2GW of data center operations and another 240MW of data centers under construction.

“The pandemic year has demonstrated the need to demystify data centers as businesses, educational institutions and the entertainment industry went primarily remote,” said Buddy Rizer, executive director of Loudoun County Economic

Courtesy of Yondr Group

A rendering of the Yondr Group’s Metrobloc data center design.

Development. “The full impact of data centers goes beyond the physical infrastructure. We welcome Yondr to Loudoun County and look forward to working with them and our own JKLH as they contribute to the growth of the region and create a lasting impact on our communities and local residents.”

Yondr Group primarily has operated in Europe.

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at Yondr Group. “Our partnership with JK Land Holdings and support from both county governments will allow our clients to grow at scale in this metro.”

“Northern Virginia is one of the many milestones Yondr is working towards as we expand in the United States, Canada and Latin America, as part of our global scaling strategy,” said Pete Jones, Yondr’s chief development officer and founder.

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The Upside of Taking on a Student Intern (or 2) This Summer

BY DANIELLE NADLER Loudoun Education Foundation

Ask any tech industry professional in Northern Virginia and they’ll tell you: hiring ain’t easy.

Virginia has more than 30,000 unfilled computer science positions. That’s thousands of well-paying jobs ready for the taking, if only qualified people would come along.

Business leaders in Loudoun County have Nadler called the tech talent gap one of their top concerns and biggest obstacles to growing their business.

But there’s a group of educators working on a solution—and, what’s more, they’re inviting leaders of local businesses, large and small, to get involved and lend a hand.

The Loudoun Education Foundation got good news on this front in 2020, when the Growth and Opportunity in Virginia, aka GO Virginia, a statewide economic development initiative based in Richmond, awarded it a $2.4 million grant to fund the Virginia K-12 Computer Science Pipeline initiative. The money helped create a comprehensive computer science program for public school systems in Loudoun County and Chesapeake. The grant funds grades 6-12, and each school system has provided the funding to expand the program down to the elementary level.

The program is designed as a true pipeline, starting in kindergarten and leading toward graduates who are prepared to meet the needs of the growing tech workforce.

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community to create 275 internships for students by 2022.

To stay on track, Kristina Lee, the district’s Computer Science Experiential Learning coordinator, is working to place 150 students from Loudoun and Chesapeake in internships this summer.

“These internships are a chance for students to see up close what a career in the tech industry looks like. It’s about authentic, real-world lessons that they can’t get in the classroom,” Lee said. “The internships

ed into every subject area for elementary students. In the middle school and high school levels, students have the option to take standalone computer science courses, including Robotic Design, Programming and Software Design.

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Purcellville Advisory Group Explores Municipal Police Collaboration

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Purcellville’s police force could look to work in greater unison with other law enforcement agencies in Loudoun.

During the sixth meeting since its formation by the Town Council last October, the town’s Community Policing Advisory Committee met Monday night to discuss the possibilities of forming a joint police collaboration between Loudoun’s towns, recommending the town hire a mental health professional to field mental health-related 911 calls, and post committee member profiles on the web. Members also discussed attendance issues.

Saint Andrew Presbyterian Pastor David Milam, one of the founding members of the committee, suggested the town police department work with other police departments in Loudoun under a “cooperative sense of policing” with the intent of diversifying the force. Of the other six towns in Loudoun, only Leesburg and Middleburg have police departments.

Milam said he came up with the idea after hearing about a collaborative effort in 2019 in which several Loudoun towns worked together to negotiation new trash collection contracts.

“There could be some real value in just having some kind of shared resources,” he said.

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The Town of Round Hill’s and the county’s Main Street enhancement project has hit another problem, as crews recently found too little room to install a 36-inch sewer pipe and located a previously unidentified water line.

Round Hill Project Specialist Rob Lohr told the Town Council June 2 that Highway Safety Services crews had to stop storm sewer installation when they realized there wasn’t enough room near a 12-inch water line to install a 36-inch sewer pipe under Loudoun Street. He said crews and the county are working to design a bridge in which the water line could run over the sewer line.

Graduating 5th Graders to Celebrate in Car Parade Graduating fifth graders from Hamilton Elementary School are invited to participate in a car parade to celebrate their graduation from 2:45-3 p.m. Monday, June 14.

The parade will loop around town from the school, north along Kerr Street, east on Colonial Highway and north on Orchard Circle before heading back to Colonial Highway west, Hughes Street south to Coachman Drive to Curry Springs Place to St. Paul Street north and back to Colonial Highway to the school.

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Purcellville Deputy Police Chief Dave Dailey and Community Policing Advisory Committee Chairman Christopher Baltimore listen in on David Milam’s proposal for Loudoun’s law enforcement agencies to work under a “cooperative sense of policing.”

Deputy Police Chief Dave Dailey said that such a joint venture would require much more than a few discussions and deals—the Town Councils would need request the Virginia General Assembly to pass legislation allowing for that to happen.

Dailey also noted that if Hamilton, Hillsboro, Lovettsville and Round Hill sought to form their own police departments, they would most likely need to hike taxes

to fund them.

Hearing that, member Payton Arnett asked whether forming a joint police department between multiple towns—such as Purcellville, Hamilton and Lovettsville—could reduce the costs to taxpayers.

“So that way the funding is throughout PURCELLVILLE POLICE continues on page 17

Round Hill Street Project Hits More Snags

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Lohr also told council members that crews last Wednesday located a 40-yearold water line dedicated for fire service that was not identified in recent town documents or project plans. He said crews are now performing a redesign there, too.

This isn’t the first time crews have been set back.

Earlier this year, crews found critical water main valves missing, in addition to several older valves that would not completely close. While fixing those issues, the town’s utility department temporarily disconnected water service to homes in the area.

In April, the Town Council also denied Highway Safety Services’ request to work at nights after concluding they

weren’t working as much as they could during approved extended daytime hours.

During last week’s council meeting, Mayor Scott Ramsey asked if crews were still expecting to have digging and excavation complete by December. Lohr said that still looks plausible.

“I think that that is still very achievable,” he said. “… They still feel that they can meet that deadline.”

Ramsey also expressed concern about work in front of the town park along Loudoun Street wrapping up by Oct. 9, when the town will host its Hometown Festival, already delayed from its traditional Memorial Day weekend schedule.

Lohr said he would bring that up at this week’s progress meeting. n

Breaux Vineyards to Host Annual Cajun Celebration Breaux Vineyards will host its 24th annual Cajun celebration from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, June 12.

Visitors will enjoy wine tastings, Cajun fare for sale, live music from Dixie Power Trio and craft vendors including Art by Alexandra, Christopher Mize, Happy Henna Guy, Janie & Steve’s Pottery and Boards, Magnificent Aroma Candle, Raina’s Jewelry Box and The Global Local. The Jambalaya Brothers and Smokin Willy food trucks will also be at the event.

Reservations are required for patio and indoor reservations. For more information, call 540-668-6299 or go to breauxvineyards.com.

LOVETTSVILLE LOVE Summer Series Calendar Finalized The Lovettsville Love Summer Committee has nailed down a final calendar for the annual Summer on the Green Series, which will take place on Friday nights.

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Round Hill Prepares for Town Expansion Talks with County

BY PATRICK SZABO pszabo@loudounnow.com

Round Hill town leaders are nearing the next stage in their drive to expand the town limits and increase population.

The Town Council last Wednesday discussed in detail the prospect of a town boundary line adjustment for the first time since before the start of the pandemic. The action would initially bring a dozen properties into the town limits.

Those properties include four parcels along Mystic Lane, three along West Loudoun Street, one on Heroes Lane, two on

Walraven Way, the Hill High Marketplace, the Sheriff ’s Office Western Loudoun Station and Loudoun County Public Schools’ Round Hill Support Center. The town is also looking to include the Stoneleigh Golf and Country Club. There, only the club property and accompanying structures, and not residential homes, would be brought into the town.

Of the multiple property owners polled by the staff polled to determine their willingness to be included in the boundary line adjustment, most are willing, including the county, which plans to construct a new firehouse next to the Sheriff ’s Office station in

the coming years. According to Town Administrator Melissa Hynes, that firehouse is 30% through the design phase and, once completed, should conform well with the town’s architecture.

Three other property owners have yet to respond and two need more time to consider. Hynes said the town is also waiting on a response from the school system regarding the Round Hill Support Center.

Hynes said the town staff is aiming to get a completed list of all the properties the town intends to bring into the corporate limits to the county by June 16. After that, town and county staffers will work out the

details of the boundary line adjustment before the Town Council and Board of Supervisors each hold public hearings to solicit input from residents.

One of the concerns with a boundary line adjustment is how the town’s boundary line can be drawn when two properties don’t adjoin. Mayor Scott Ramsey clarified that the town’s border can run thinly along roads to connect with all included properties, such as connecting Stoneleigh with the Hill High Market and the market with the Sheriff ’s Office station property.

“We have a lot of options to grab these properties and then dodge others,” he said. n

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Dailey told Milam there’s already cooperation among police agencies across the nation.

“I think a lot of … what you’re envisioning is being done,” he said.

Committee members also discussed the possibility of recommending the town hire a non-law enforcement officer to field mental health-related 911 calls. Dailey said police are onboard with that idea.

“We would welcome and embrace [that],” he said. “I would love to have someone on every shift 24 hours a day.”

Dailey said the implementation could be as easy as finding someone to hire and identifying funding.

The committee Monday night also discussed posting committee member profiles online monthly.

Committee member Elizabeth Ford said those profiles would be good to publish because many people think of “intimidation” when they hear anything police related.

“We want to take that intimidation out and put in that passive ‘welcome home’ feel,” she said.

Committee members also talked about the lack of attendance at meetings. The only committee members physically present on Monday were Chairman Christopher Baltimore, Arnett, Milam and Ford. Vice Mayor Mary Jane Williams, the council liaison to the committee, also was present.

Caleb Stought met with the group virtually.

Kirk Balthazar, Larry Simms, Thomas Christie and Leonard Markland were not present.

Committee members resolved to reach out to their colleagues.

Committee meetings have never been at full force. At the previous meeting, only Baltimore, Stought and Milam, who showed up late, were present. That meeting was canceled.

The committee will next meet Oct. 4. n

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July 18 showing of “Captain America Civil War,” followed by a July 2 showing of “Sgt. Stubby,” sponsored by Lovettsville American Legion Post 1836. On July 16, the town will show “Top Gun” ahead of the November nationwide premier of “Top Gun: Maverick.” On July 23, “Elf ” will show for Christmas in July. On July 30, “Moana” will show, on Aug. 13 “Princess Bride” will show and on Aug. 20 “Sing” will show.

Mayor Nate Fontaine said the town is working to bring a military band to the series.

Longtime Oktoberfest Supporter Dies Dr. Herbert Traxler, one of the most enthusiastic and longtime supporters of the Town of Lovettsville’s Oktoberfest event and the co-founder of the Alpine Dancers, died unexpectedly at the age of 76 on April 24 while vacationing with his wife, Carol, in his native Austria.

According to Mayor Nate Fontaine’s June 4 email newsletter, Herbert and his wife participated in every Oktoberfest since 2003, performing and teaching at the main tent with Traxler their Alpine Dancers folk dances from Austria, Germany and Switzerland. They were also active members of the Washington Saengerbund, the German-American singing society that has served authentic German food at every Oktoberfest event since 2003.

“The Alpine Dancers and Saengerbund are and have been essential cultural contributors in creating and restoring authentic German flavor to the German Settlement’s celebration of its heritage,” Fontaine wrote.

Read more about Traxler’s life and contributions to the town at lovettsvillehistoricalsociety.org/index.php/herbert-traxler-pillar-of-lovettsville-oktoberfest.

LUCKETTS Ruritans Award $500 Grant to Hunters for the Hungry The Lucketts Ruritans Club awarded a $500 Community Development grant to

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the Virginia Hunters for the Hungry, a nonprofit that strives to provide donated venison to people in need.

Since the program began in 1991, it has provided more than 29.6 million quarter pound servings of lean meat. Learn more and donate at h4hungry.org.

MIDDLEBURG Artists Called to Submit to Sea Life Exhibit Artists are invited to submit to Artists in Middleburg’s sea life-themed juried exhibit by 5 p.m. June 11.

The exhibit, named “An Homage to Our Seas: The Water, the Reefs and the Sea Life,” will showcase artwork depicting all forms of sea life. It will run from June 26 to July 25. Selected artists will be notified by June 16 or before and should deliver their work between June 21 and 23. Their work will be judged by Stephen Jameson, who has more than 30 years of experience in the National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration as a commissioned officer aboard oceanographic ships, as a coral reef ecologist and as an enterprise risk manager.

For more information and to apply, go to theartistsinmiddleburg.org.

PURCELLVILLE

The Town of Lovettsville is seeking a new Town Manager.

The Town of Lovettsville (pop. 2963) is a Council/Manager form of government. The Mayor and six Town Council Members are elected at large. The Mayor serves a two year term, the Town Council members serve four year staggered terms. The Town Manager is appointed by and serves at the pleasure of the Town Council.

The Town Manager serves as the Chief Administrative Officer of the Town and is responsible for the general management of the administrative affairs and work of the Town, including budgeting/finance, water and sewer services, solid waste collection and recycling, public works, engineering, planning, and zoning, economic development, and serves as the Town’s representative to citizens and the public. The Town Council approved budget for Fiscal Year 2022 is $4,590,159.

There are 9 full time employees including the Town Manager and 5 part time employees.

The new Town Manager for the Town of Lovettsville can expect a competitive salary and benefit package depending on qualifications. Competitive benefit package includes participation in Virginia Retirement System and The Local Choice Health Benefits Program.

For further information regarding the position, download the attached brochure describing the position along with the Town’s application at www.lovettsvilleva.gov. Send the completed application, cover letter and resume to clerk@lovettsvilleva.gov. Apply by July 2, 2021

Now Hiring

Front of House Managers

Franklin Park to Host Cello, Piano Performance The Franklin Park Arts Center will host its next installment of the “Music for Dessert” live music series with Schuyler Slack on cello and Ingrid Keller on piano at 7 p.m.

Tuesday, June 15.

Slack has performed in orchestral, chamber music, and recital settings across the United States, Canada, Europe, and Japan. He has studied with and performed alongside members of the Tokyo, Orford, Cleveland, Brentano, Guarneri and Juilliard Quartets and has performed at Carnegie Hall’s Stern Auditorium, Tokyo’s Suntory Hall, and the Kennedy Center Concert Hall.

Keller has performed with the Mark Morris Dance group, members of the Boston Symphony Orchestra, Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra, Oklahoma City Philharmonic, Dayton Philharmonic, and Richmond Symphony, as well as alongside Yo-Yo Ma, Joe Burgstaller and Carol Vaness. Her most recent album, in collaboration with Jason Vest, “Evening Hours,” was released through Roven Records in 2018.

Admission to the performance ranges from $8 to $15. For more information, call 540-338-7973 or go to franklinparkartscenter.org.

Located in Leesburg, Brambleton, and Ashburn

Benefits Include: • Competitive salary • Three weeks vacation • Cover 100% of Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance for new hire and family.

Apply in person or online at brgrill.com See the full job listings at NowHiringLoudoun.com

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LOCO LIVE Live Music: Gary Jay Hoffman

Friday, June 11, 4:30 p.m.

Dirt Farm Brewing, 18701 Foggy Bottom Road, Bluemont Details: dirtfarmbrewing.com TGIF with awesome Americana from singer/ songwriter Gary Jay Hoffmann.

Live Music: Kelly Jeanne

Friday, June 11, 5-8 p.m.

Harpers Ferry Brewing, 37412 Adventure Center Lane, Loudoun Heights Details: facebook.com/harpersferrybrewing Kelly Jeanne brings bluesy, sultry tunes to HFB for a fabulous Friday.

Live Music: Panic for the Vibe

Friday, June 11, 6 p.m.

MacDowell Brew Kitchen, 202 South St. SE, Leesburg Details: macsbeach.com Get your groove on with funk, reggae and rock from Bristow.

Live Music: The Wildmans

Friday, June 11, 7 p.m.

B Chord Brewing, 34266 Williams Gap Road, Round Hill Details: bchordbrewing.com This trio from Floyd, Virginia features brother and sister Eli Wildman and Aila Wildman with Victor Furtado on banjo bringing the mountain music tradition forward with originality and passion. Admission is $10 at the door.

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Saxophonist Ron Holloway sits in with Juliana MacDowell and her band during the inaugural Julesapalooza held last July.

Weekend Music Festivals Showcase Area’s Top Talent

BY NORMAN K. STYER nstyer@loudounnow.com

Loudoun’s live music scene has rebounded in a big way after the lifting of COVID-era restrictions on gatherings, and this weekend will be among the biggest yet.

In addition to the typically impressive roster of performances at the county’s wineries and breweries, two day-long festivals on Saturday and Sunday will put an even greater spotlight on Loudoun’s local talent while attracting some big names from the regional music scene. And they’ll be playing to help their fellow musicians.

Julesapalooza II On Saturday, the outdoor stage at the B-Chord Brewing Company, which recently has largely been taken over by national touring acts looking to get back on

the road following a year-long layoff, will host the second annual Julesapalooza.

The first edition was held last summer in the back field of Juliana MacDowell’s Leesburg-area home, offering performers—and music fans—a rare concert opportunity during the pandemic.

MacDowell nurtured her love of singing on Loudoun’s small stages before building a musical career that regularly takes her to Nashville and Key West.

While finding a welcome reception into those well-established performer communities, she sees a special transformation happening in Loudoun.

“This notion of Loudoun County as an actual destination for music is a relatively new concept,” she said. “We’ve long had Stilson Greene’s brilliant Acoustic On The Green concert series, and of course, some very talented players, like Gary Smallwood, although Gary is truly in a class of his own, but this thing that’s happening

now with wineries and breweries building big stages is taking it to another level.”

And it is getting the notice of some of the region’s best-known performers. This weekend, DC blues master Bobby Thompson and two-time WAMMIE Musician of the Year winner Ron Holloway will share the stage. There’s more, she said, hoping to tap into Loudoun’s music scene.

That’s a bit of turning of the tables, she noted.

“The funny thing is that for us who live and play out here, it’s hard to crack the DC code. That is, it’s extremely difficult to get a break in DC and book a venue like the Birchmere or The Hamilton where one could play for a larger audience,” MacDowell said.

But she welcomes the camaraderie and collaborations. “My attitude is always like, MUSIC FESTIVALS continues on page 22

Live Music: Chris Timbers Duo

Friday, June 11, 7 p.m.

Social House South Riding, 25370 Eastern Marketplace Plaza, Chantilly Details: socialhousesouthriding.com Check out smooth, alternative-soul tunes from Chris Timbers.

Live Music: Low Water Bridge

Friday, June 11, 5:30 p.m.

Flying Ace Distillery and Brewery, 40950 Flying Ace Lane, Lovettsville Details: flyingacefarm.com Bluegrass and country from the Blue Ridge Mountains.

Live Music: Matty D

Saturday, June 12, 1 p.m.

Bear Chase Brewing Company, 18294 Blue Ridge Mountain Road, Bluemont Details: bearchasebrew.com Matt Davis returns to Bear Chase with favorite tunes from a range of genres and eras.

Live Music: Julesapalooza

Saturday, June 12, 2-9 p.m.

B Chord Brewing, 34266 Williams Gap Road, Round Hill Details: bchordbrewing.com Juliana MacDowell has once again put together a day of great music, with her own band Jules & The Agreeables along with Bobby Thompson, Chris Timbers Band, Ron Holloway Band, The Bumper Jacksons and The Darby Brothers.

Tickets are $30.

Live Music: Hilary Veltri

Saturday, June 12, 2 p.m.

Flying Ace Distillery and Brewery, 40950 Flying Ace Lane, Lovettsville

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CANCER CAN ROCK Sunday, June 13, noon5 p.m.

Nova Music Fest 868 Estate Vineyards cancercanrock.org

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Details: flyingacefarm.com Veltri’s repertoire of covers and originals spans generations and genres from Bob Dylan to Beyonce.

Live Music: Rowdy Ace Band

Saturday, June 12, 5 p.m.

Harvest Gap Brewery, 15485 Purcellville Road, Hillsboro Details: harvestgap.com Rowdy Ace returns to Harvest Gap with a fun mix of country and rock.

Live Music: Moonlight Ride

Saturday, June 12, 5-10 p.m.

Village at Leesburg, 1602 Village Market Blvd., Leesburg Details: villageatleesburg.com Moonlight Ride performs acoustic rock renditions favorite tunes, featuring three-part harmonies and dynamic unplugged arrangements of guitar-based rock, pop and Americana songs from across the decades.

Live Music: Will Shepard

Saturday, June 12, 5 p.m.

868 Estate Vineyards, 14001 Harpers Ferry Road, Hillsboro Details: 868estatevineyards.com Singer/songwriter Will Shepard brings terrific tunes to 868.

Live Music: The Pool Boys

Saturday, June 12, 5:30 p.m.

MacDowell Brew Kitchen, 202 South St. SE, Leesburg Details: macsbeach.com Alt rock from the ’90s and early 2000s from The Pool Boys.

Live Music: Alternate Crossing

Saturday, June 12 6 p.m.

Vanish Farmwoods Brewery, 42245 Black Hops Lane, Lucketts Details: vanishbeer.com Alternate Crossing plays pop and rock songs from the sixties to the present day, from The Beatles to The Black Keys.

Live Music: Torrey B

Saturday, June 12, 7 p.m.

Social House South Riding, 25370 Eastern Marketplace Plaza, Chantilly Details: socialhousesouthriding.com R&B, funk, soul, rock and blues from a regional favorite.

Live Music: Moxie

Saturday, June 12, 7 p.m.

Saigon Outcast, 44921 George Washington Blvd., Ashburn Details: saigonoutcastva.com Moxie returns to Saigon Outcast with uplifting acoustic favorites.

Live Music: Shane Gamble

Saturday, June 12, 7 p.m.

1836 Kitchen and Taproom, 34 E. Broad Way, Lovettsville Details: 1836kitchenandtaproom.com Rising country music star Shane Gamble has several hit singles under his belt and a new EP on the horizon. Catch him in Lovettsville while you can.

Live Music: Mark Cullinane

Saturday, June 12, 7 p.m.

American Legion Post 293, 12 N. 21st St., Purcellville Cullinane brings his signature acoustic classic rock tunes to a fundraiser for the American Cancer Society. Admission is free.

In this economic climate, businesses face few bigger challenges than finding the right people to join their team. Help wanted signs are posted on many storefronts and HR managers are looking for creative ways to find qualified candidates.

In Loudoun Now’s special Jobs Issue on June 24th, we’ll put the spotlight on your needs and help find a new audience for your job postings. In addition to the print product, we’ll be pushing these opportunities out to our extensive online audience.

Whether you want to publicize a specific job opening or promote your business as a great place to work, this is a special opportunity to get your message to our community’s job seekers.

Space deadline: June 18, 2021 Publication Date: June 24, 2021 Full Color Included Includes online posting for 30 days

NOVA Music Fest for Cancer Can Rock

Sunday, June 13, noon-5 p.m.

868 Estate Vineyards, 14001 Harpers Ferry Road, Hillsboro Details: 868estatevineyards.com This star-studded benefit show features Jason Masi, Justin Trawick, Juliana MacDowell, Calgary and other regional favorites to benefit the Cancer Can Rock non-profit. Tickets are $15 in advance, $20 day of show.

Steel Drummin’ At The Beach

Sunday, June 13, noon MacDowell Brew Kitchen, 202 South St. SE, Leesburg Details: macsbeach.com Get into the island spirit with Caribbean steel drum

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The Barns At Hamilton Station, 16804 Hamilton Station Road, Hamilton Details: thebarnsathamiltonstation.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: Great Northern

Sunday, June 13, 1-4 p.m.

Lost Rhino Brewing Company 21730 Red Rum Drive, Ashburn Details: lostrhino.com Great Northern recreates the music and the

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‘Come on out! Let’s jam.’”

That’s what will be happening at Julesapalooza. The lineup includes Thompson, the Chris Timbers Band, the Ron Holloway Band, The Bumper Jacksons, MacDowell’s band Jules & The Agreeables, and The Darby Brothers Band. The music starts at 2 p.m.

MacDowell’s goals for the day include making money for the musicians who have been hit hard by the COVID shutdown, creating an opportunity for people to enjoy music safely outdoors, and providing a music festival experience.

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Live Music: Jason Masi

Sunday, June 13, 1:30 p.m Breaux Vineyards, 36888 Breaux Vineyards Lane, Hillsboro Details: breauxvineyards.com Masi’s signature brand of acoustic soul and R&B.

Live Music: Jes Jams

Sunday, June 13, 1:30 p.m.

50 West Vineyards, 39060 John Mosby Highway, Middleburg Details: facebook.com/50westvineyards Jessica Paulin brings covers from the ’60s through today with favorites from Joplin to Gaga.

LOCO CULTURE

Metaphysical and Mindset Fair

Saturday, June 12, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.

The Blikken Hut, 27 S. Loudoun St., Lovettsville Details: blikkenhut.com Lovettsville’s inaugural Metaphysical and Mindset Fair features all things holistic and heavenly: food, wine, crystals, jewelry, art, plants, tarot readings and reiki.

Breaux Vineyards Cajun Celebration

Saturday, June 12, 11 a.m.-6 p.m.

Breaux Vineyards, 36888 Breaux Vineyards Lane, Hillsboro Details: breauxvineyards.com Enjoy wine tastings, craft vendors, Cajun fare for sale and live music from Famous Last Words.

Reservations are required for patio and indoor seating and groups of more than 10 guests.

‘The Laramie Project’

Music For Dessert: Slack & Keller

Friday, June 11 and Saturday, June 12, 7:30 p.m.

Franklin Park Arts Center, 36441 Blueridge View Lane, Purcellville Details: sterlingplaymakers.org The Sterling Playmakers present the acclaimed play focused on the nation’s reaction to the 1998 murder of gay college student Matthew Shepard in Laramie, WY. Tickets are $15.

Tuesday, June 15, 7-8 p.m.

Franklin Park Arts Center, 36441 Blueridge View Lane, Purcellville Details: franklinparkartscenter.org Franklin Park’s weeknight concert series continues with Schuyler Slack on cello and Ingrid Keller on piano. Tickets are $15 for in-person performances, $8 for live stream.

for an afternoon of live music—all for a good cause.

The NoVA Music Fest won’t just be a great day of music from some of the area’s favorite performers, but also a fundraiser for special charity.

The lineup includes Jason Masi, Honey Larks, Dusty Rose and Jack Bond, Justin Trawick, Corey Campbell, Lauren Calve, Brennan Loveless, Michael Shepherd, McDowell with Mike Ault, and Calgary (Todd, Cal and Gary Smallwood).

Cancer Can Rock will use money raised during the event to invite musicians facing aggressive cancer into a studio with professionals to produce a song to serve as a tangible reminder of their recording experience.

Jim Ebert, a multi-platinum record producer, founded Cancer Can Rock following his cancer diagnosis in 2001. Over the past two decades he has worked create recordings that provide pride for those who have survived cancer and solace for those who lost loved ones.

MacDowell got connected to the cause

through her work with The Darby Brothers, who had recorded with Ebert in the mid-1980s, and was invited for the first time to play a CCR event.

She’s lost family members and friends to cancer starting at a young age and carries those memories with her.

“Like so many, I dreamed of singing on a stage from the time I was a little girl. I wish my parents had lived long enough to see me do it. But now I have this chance to connect with others that is a life altering gift. Like Jim, it remains my fervent hope that ‘everyone’ who feels they have a story to tell through song is able to do it. Cancer Can Rock and Jim Ebert give people that opportunity,” she said.

In addition to music, the event includes a full day of food, wine, craft vendors and more.

Tickets are $15 in advance and $20 at the gate. Children 12 and under are free.

This event is dog-friendly, family friendly.

Pop up tents are welcome. Outside alcohol is prohibited. The rain date is June 20.

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Obituaries Susan Claire Sondheim Mohr Susan Claire Sondheim Mohr, 64, died at Fair Oaks Hospital on 5/29/2021 of complications from breast cancer.

Born on 21 February 1957 to H. James Sondheim and Lucille Dewey Sondheim Teare, Susan graduated from Greenwich High School and Middlebury College, earning a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science, with minors in History and French. Her first job was at General Cigar in NYC, where she was assistant to the VP of International Sales, and later, Import-Export Manager. In 1982, she went to work for the Central Intelligence Agency, where she served as an Intelligence Officer for over ten years, including overseas assignments in Madrid, London, and Brussels. While in Virginia, Susan met David, and they were married on 7 April 1990 at Rye Presbyterian Church in Rye, New York. In 1993, Susan resigned from the Agency to focus full time on her family. Moving to Colorado in 1997, Susan and her husband became founding members of Living Water Christian church.

Susan was a key part of the children’s and youth ministries, as well as a regular volunteer at her sons’ Christian schools.

She also trained as a Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) for neglected and abused children. After the family returned to northern VA in 2004, Susan and David became founding members of Christ Community Lutheran Church in Leesburg. She was again active in children’s ministry, and continued to volunteer at her sons’ schools.

When her sons were older, she went back to work part-time as an independent contractor- first with GCI and later with Vista International. Throughout her life, Susan had a deep intellectual curiosity about the world around her; she loved to study and grow in her faith, to explore new ideas, to learn new skills, to travel and visit new places, and to spend time with family and friends. She is survived by her husband, David Mohr, her two sons, Alexander and Lukas, and her brother, William Sondheim.

The memorial service for Susan was held on Friday, June 4th at Cornerstone Chapel.

For those who were not able to attend, her family simply asks that they remember Susan as David’s bride, soul mate and best friend, devoted mother of Alex and Luke, and beloved sister of William Sondheim.

She will be deeply missed.

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COVID Counts Plummet in Loudoun; Vaccination Site Pivots to Walk-In Status LOUDOUN NOW STAFF REPORT

If the return of community gatherings and scenes of maskless neighbors aren’t enough to demonstrate the waning of the COVID-19 pandemic, the proof is in the numbers. After six months of vaccinations, case numbers, hospitalizations, and positive test rates each have reached all-time lows.

According to the state Department of Health, this week the average number of new daily coronavirus cases fell below 6 for the first time. That’s down from a peak of 324 daily cases on Jan. 29. The number of new reported cases hasn’t been below 8 since the earliest days of the pandemic, March 30, 2020.

The test positivity rate—long used to gauge the level of infection in the county population at large—reached a low of 1% on the last day of May, the lowest level since the onset of the pandemic more than a year ago. The previous low was 4.2% last September. The positivity rate peaked in April 2020, when there were few tests available, at 27.5%. The second peak was in January, reaching 18.6.

This week, the average number of hospitalized COVIDCOLOR: patients fellRight below 1, click down from a peak of 60 in early January. Over the course of the pandemic, the previous lowest

Virginia Department of Health

The average number of new daily COVID-19 cases has dropped from a peak of 324 at the end of January to under 6 this week.

number of hospitalized patients was six in County Health Director Dr. David GoodJuly. friend said in announcing the service. “I According to the state Department of encourage anyone who has not yet received Health, more than 46% of Loudoun’s popu- a vaccine to get one as soon as possible to lation have been fully vaccinated as of June protect your family and help our communi8. ty get back to normal as soon as possible.”

Starting this week, Loudoun County is The hours of operation for the county’s offering walk-in service at the COVID-19 COVID-19 vaccination clinic will adjust vaccination clinic at the Dulles Town Cen- throughout June to accommodate walkter. Individuals 12 years and older are eli- in services and demand for service to engible for vaccination on a first-come, first- sure the clinic is operating at maximum served basis. Those ages 12 to 17 must be efficiency while serving the community. accompanied by a parent or guardian. No Beginning June 14, the clinic will operate appointment is necessary. three days per week—Monday, Tuesday “Loudoun residents have done an amaz- and Saturday—with abbreviated hours. swatch, and andmore replace correct color ing job getting theirfind vaccines, than Thwith e complete schedule and other de72% of the adult population has received at tails are posted on the county’s website at least one dose of vaccine so far,” Loudoun loudoun.gov/covid19vaccine. n

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Obituaries Thelma M. Brown

Thelma M. Brown departed this life to be with the Lord on June 3, 2021 at Loudoun Hospital in Leesburg, Virginia. She was born on April 3, 1924, to the late John Andrew Reid and the late Evie L. Reid of Round Hill, Virginia.

She was born, educated and raised in Loudoun County, Virginia. She was married to the late George Allen Brown, Jr. who departed this life in January 2004.

Mrs. Thelma Brown known as “Tim” was a very good mother and homemaker.

She used to read short Bible stories to her children and took them to Sunday School in Round Hill, Virginia and to the Grace Annex United Methodist Church in Purcellville, Virginia. She worked for approximately 25 years at the Graydon Manor Rehabilitation Center in Leesburg, Virginia.

She loved her job there.

She leaves to cherish her memory, three sons, George A. Brown, III (Hilda) of Fraser, MI, Montye L. Brown (Jillian) of Dover, DE, and Terry A. Brown (Josephine) of

Purcellville, VA. She is also survived by three granddaughters, Alexis Brown, Shenice Brown, and Catlynne Beach; four great-granddaughters, Sheleya, Alysiah, Jenayah and Zorieah; one sister, Nancy Ann Washington of Alexandria, VA and one brother, Raymond Reid of Baltimore, MD, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends.

Thelma was preceded in death by one son, Keith Wendell Brown, six brothers, Stanley, Bill, James, Henry, John and William Reid; and five sisters, Dorothy Coleman, Bessie Trammell, Pearl Johnson, Virginia Thomas and Doris Reid.

Visitation and viewing will be held on Monday June 14, 2021 from 10:00 a.m. till time of service 11:00 a.m. at Lyles Funeral Chapel, 630 South 20th Street, Purcellville, VA 20132.

Interment will be held at the Mt. Olive Baptist Church Cemetery, Lincoln, VA. Arrangements by Lyles Funeral Service, serving Northern Virginia and surrounding areas, Eric S. Lyles, Director, Lic. VA, MD, DC 1800-388-1913.

Jon Derek Hardman Jon Derek Hardman, 58, of Leesburg, Virginia passed away Wednesday, May 26, 2021, and has been reunited in heaven with his mother, Barbara. Derek, aka “Deke,” was born in Clarksburg, WV on April 3, 1963 to Robert Ray and Barbara June (Lough) Hardman.

Derek was surrounded in love at his passing by his wife Kim, daughter Megan, son Jacob, brother-in-law Scott Hobbs (Erin) and parents-in-law David and Jan Hobbs. Derek is also survived by his father Robert Hardman (Janice), his nieces Kayden, Avery and Kara Hobbs and special family members Jim and Nancy Hufford, Steve Hufford (Jenny), Chris Nolan (husband of Debby Hufford, also deceased) and their children and grandchildren. Derek graduated from Washington & Irving High School in Clarksburg, WV in 1981. He received an associate degree from Columbus Technical Institute followed by his bachelor’s degree from Strayer College and his master’s degree from Johns Hopkins University. He worked for over 30 years in the IT industry, most recently in IT Security. Derek was an exceptional person and approached every day with a positive attitude and a smile. His family meant the world to him, and his devotion, support, and pride as a son, husband and father knew no bounds.

From early morning drives to the ice rink for hockey practices to watching softball games in unbearable heat, Derek loved being a part of Megan and Jacob’s lives, and even though he couldn’t read music or keep a beat, he enthusiastically joined the handbell choir at church to support Kim when she became the choir’s director. Derek was an avid Washington Capitals fan attending games with his

family for 17 seasons. He also enjoyed being a “hockey mom,” part of the marching band pit crew and volunteering with the local girls’ softball league in support of his children.

Derek was a man of faith. For many years he worked with youth in the church as a youth advisor, Bible study leader and Sunday School teacher, but his true calling was Mission trips.

Outside of his family, nothing made Derek happier than being a part of taking a group of adults and kids from the church youth group on mission trips to help those that were less fortunate than he was. On mission trips, Derek used the wood working and building skills he learned from his grandfather to help those in need of a hand up while teaching the youth new skills and empowering them to be better community citizens. Every project he worked on, he did so with love and care and made sure it was done right. And it can’t be forgotten that Mission trips meant there was a possibility Derek might just have to buy a new tool, usually powered, if no one else had what was needed to finish a job. His big heart, infectious laughter and bright smile will be missed. Derek’s family would like you to help Celebrate his Life with a casual evening of stories and remembrance on Saturday, June 12, 2021. The Open House will be held at Temple Hall Farm Regional Park, 15855 Limestone School Rd, Leesburg VA 20176.

Please come as you feel led between 5:30 8:00 pm. We will have a dedicated time of comfort and assurance from 6:30-7:00 pm. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Derek’s GoFundMe page at: https:// www.gofundme.com/derek-hardman-family-support-fund or in his name to your local Habitat for Humanity or similar charitable organization.

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Gertrude Virginia Hughes

Age 75, of Leesburg, Virginia Passed away peaceful- the love of her life Mr. Charles Herman ly on Wednesday, June Hughes. Their union was blessed on March 12, 1988.

2, 2021 surounded by loved ones at her Gertie was blessed with five beautiful children fathered by the late Irvin W. residence.

Greene, Jr; Patricia Ann Greene, Irvin Gertrude Virginia W. Greene III, Kevin Dwayne Greene, Hughes, was born at Jererl Bey, Keithel Bey and extended son Freedmen’s Hospital in Washington, DC on Michael Eugene Taylor, daughter in law Lisa Greene; three siblings Edna Honesty August 23, 1945 to the late Owen Shutts and the late Stella Wilkerson. She was (husband James Honesty); Rose Wardlaw (husband William Wardlaw); Anthony preceeded in death by her two brothers Harry Wilkerson; Alexander Wilkerson, Rogers, a host of grandchildren, great her Aunt Daisy Wilkerson and her Uncle grands, great great grands, nieces, nephews, family and friends.

James Wilkerson.

Gertie was known to be a hard working A funeral service will be held on Saturday, June 12, 2021, visitation from 9:00 person. She worked for years at International Group Plan, and Columbia Hospital am until time of service 10:00 am at the of Women both in Washington, DC. Community Church, 19790 Ashburn Road, Ashburn, VA 20147. Interment will She also worked for Northrop Grumbe privately held man in Centreville, VA and retired from Arrangements by Lyles Funeral Quadramed in Reston, VA. She had many different things she loved to do in her past Service, serving Northern Virginia and surrounding areas, time. Crocheting, dancing, bowling and Eric S. Lyles, Director, Lic. spending her time with her family.

VA,MD,DC 800-388-1913.

Gertie spent 33 wonderful years with

Gloria Ann Trent

Ms. Gloria Ann Trent, daughter of the late Mr. Lewis and Mrs. Pearl Christina Nelson, was born on February 6, 1940. She transitioned this life to be with the Lord on Tuesday, May 25, 2021, at Mary Washington Hospital, Fredericksburg, VA. Gloria leaves to cherish her memory, her son, Michael L. Nelson (Kimberly), her daughter, Jana L. Trent, a sister, Sarah Thomas, a nephew whom she raised as a son, Derek Summers, a grandson, Danniel M. Nelson, her close cousin, Audrey Corbin, two step grandchildren, a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

Gloria was a loving mother, sister, aunt, mother-in-law, and friend, whom will always be deeply missed by all who loved and knew her.

The memorial service will be held at Gloria’s beloved First Mount Zion Baptist Church, 16620 Dumfries Road, Dumfries, VA, on Friday, June 11th. Visitation to meet with family and friends will start at 10:00 am, followed by the service at 11:00

am. Email: Fmzbc@firstmountzionbc.org to send letters of condolences. Telephone: (703) 670-0184.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made In Memory of Ms. Gloria Trent to First Mount Zion Baptist Church in support of the Benevolence Ministry. Checks may be written to and mailed to FMZ. Please note on the memo line, Benevolence-In-Memory of Ms. Gloria Trent. If you have an online giving account (or signup) with VANCO, the Church’s online giving platform, you may give online by selecting the Benevolence option and typing in Ms. Gloria Trent in the text box.

The Home-going service will be following CDC guidelines. It will be held in-doors —all attendees temperatures will be checked, masks will be required, and social distancing will also be essential, or view the service via FMZ - YouTube, FMZ Facebook Live or FMZ’s website.

Arrangements by: LYLES FUNERAL SERVICE, Serving Northern VA, Eric S. Lyles, Director, Lic. VA/MD/DC, 1-800-388-1913.

James T. Burke

James T. Burke, 88, a resident of Leesburg, VA since 1970, died on May 29, 2021.

Known to many as Jim, he was born July 18, 1932 in Acushnet, MA to the late Joseph A. Burke and J. Elizabeth Trunnell. He grew up in Washington, DC and graduated from Woodrow Wilson High School in 1950 and received his BA in Accounting from Benjamin Franklin University.

Preceded in death by his wife of 52 years, Thelma A. Burke, Jim was a devoted husband and proud father to Sharon Lawson, Linda Burke, Michael Burke, and Jimmy Burke, and father-in-law to Rusty Lawson,

Laurie Burke, and Cleopatra Burke. He was a doting grandfather to Kevin, Travis, Bryan, and Myka. His insatiable curiosity and interest in everyone he met made him a friend to all.

Cremation services were provided by Loudoun Funeral Chapel & Crematory, 158 Catoctin Circle, SE, Leesburg, VA. Interment of ashes will be private at a later date.

Anyone wishing to honor Jim’s memory may make a donation to Loudoun Hunger Relief, 750 Miller Dr SE a1, Leesburg, VA 20175 or www.loudounhunger.org/donate-now.

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Hidden Lane continued from page 4 “The use of In Situ Bioremediation and Chemical Reduction in bedrock aquifers does not have a strong track record of success at other Superfund sites.”

Instead, he recommended other options under consideration that would involve injecting strong chemicals into the site to break down the contaminants, or that would heat the contaminants to boiling temperatures, trap the vapors and take the substances somewhere else for safe disposal.

“It’s going to produce more toxic byproducts than what we have there now, and that just seems stupid,” said Supervisor Michael R. Turner (D-Ashburn).

Widdowson also found the EPA’s plans in some parts were poorly defined, with differing thresholds for cleanup in a feasibility study and the proposed plan, and not covering all the contaminants in the site.

The county’s preferred options are

more expensive; preliminary estimates put the EPA’s preferred option at $5.9 million, while the county’s preferred options are estimated at $11.1 million for the chemical injections and $27 million for boiling off the contaminants. The federal government will fund the cleanup.

County supervisors asked the EPA to consider those options at their meeting June 1. While the EPA is required to solicit feedback from the locality, it is not required to heed their recommendations.

Supervisors voted 7-0-2, with Chair Phyllis J. Randall (D-At Large) and Supervisor Caleb A. Kershner (R-Catoctin) absent.

“I already expressed my gratitude to staff, but I‘m also very thankful that county admin had the foresight to hire an independent consultant such as Mr. Widdowson to advise us and sort of be a check on the advice that we’re getting, or the suggestions that we’re getting, from the EPA,” said district Supervisor Juli E. Briskman (D-Algonkian). “I know the community appreciates it as well.” n

JUNE 10, 2021

County Supervisors Prepare for First Redistricting Briefing

BY RENSS GREENE rgreene@loudounnow.com

County supervisors will take the first step toward drawing new local election districts with a briefing planned June 21.

The board members are not expected to begin the actual work of drawing new district boundaries anytime soon, however.

The U.S. Census Bureau has announced it will not release the data necessary to do that until Sept. 30, which also means new House of Delegates districts are unlikely to be in place for the November 2021 election. The Census Bureau had previously planned to release that data on March 31.

Instead, supervisors will hear revised guidelines and a tentative schedule for the redistricting process.

State law requires new election districts every 10 years in years ending in 1, following the decennial U.S. Census. At the state levels, legislators have adopted a redistricting commission meant to discourage partisan gerrymandering, but local Boards of Supervisors remain in charge of drawing their own districts.

Loudoun has seen tremendous growth and change since the current election districts were drawn in 2011; that year, the census reported 325,405 people in Loudoun. Loudoun government estimates in 2020 the population was more than 423,000, an addition of nearly 100,000 people and a 30% increase in population. n

Legal Notices TOWN OF LEESBURG NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING LEESBURG TOWN CODE AMENDMENTS: CHAPTER 20 (LICENSES, TAXATION AND MISCELLANEOUS REGULATIONS); CHAPTER 30 (STREETS, SIDEWALKS AND OTHER PUBLIC PLACES); CHAPTER 32 (TRAFFIC AND VEHICLES); AND THE REVIEW AND INSPECTION FEE SCHEDULE REFERENCED IN THE SUBDIVISION AND LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS In accordance with Code of Virginia of 1950, as amended, §§ 15.2-1102; 15.2-1104; 15.2-1125; 15.21427; 15.2-2019; 15.2-2240 et seq.; 15.2-2280 et seq.; 46.2-1220; 58.1-3700 et seq.; 58.1-3840; and 58.1-3916, the Leesburg Town Council will hold a public hearing on: Tuesday, June 22, 2021, at 7:00 P.M. in the Council Chambers of Town Hall, 25 West Market Street, Leesburg, VA at which time the public shall have the right to present oral and written testimony on proposed amendments to Town Code Chapters 20, 30, 32 and the Review and Inspection Fee Schedule referenced in the Subdivision and Land Development Regulations. The amendments to the Town Code will: clarify and refine business processes, conform to current Town operations, correct inconsistencies and errors, and reduce confusion; and adjust the reporting and due dates for meals taxes and business, professional and occupational license taxes. In addition, the amendments to the Review and Inspection Fee Schedule will revise, initiate and delete certain fees to reflect current processing costs.

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.

06/10 & 06/17/2021

TOWN OF LEESBURG NOTICE OF TOWN COUNCIL PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER REZONING APPLICATION TLZM-2020-0002, FLOOR AND DECOR 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 22 at 7:00 p.m. in the Town Council Chambers, 25 West Market Street, Leesburg, Virginia 20176, to consider rezoning application TLZM-2020-0002, Floor and Decor.

The applicant, Floor and Decor, is requesting a Concept Plan and Proffer Amendment (rezoning) to amend the previously approved proffers and concept plan for TLZM-1981-0032 to allow for approval of a Lumber and Building Materials Sales use at the former Walmart site on Edwards Ferry Road.

The rezoning/concept plan and proffer amendment application seeks to amend the existing proffers of the 97,000 square foot former Walmart site at Edwards Ferry Road and Heritage Way. This 11.5-acre parcel is zoned on the Official Zoning Map as B-3, Community Retail/Commercial District, but administered as old Town B-2 District, based on the proffers approved as part of TLZM-1981-0032 on August 26, 1981. Those proffers prohibit the Lumber and Building Materials sales use, although the current B-3 District allows the use by right. Applicant is seeking to remove this proffered restriction.

The subject property includes the former Walmart building at 950 Edwards Ferry Road and is zoned B-3, Community Retail/Commercial District and is further identified by Loudoun County Property Identification Number (PIN) 188-49-2132.

The site is located in the Central Planning Area, and the Town Plan Planned Land Use Policy Map further designates the subject property as “Downtown.” No new development is planned, and The Town Plan has no specified maximum density or FAR for this location. The proposal equates to a .19 FAR. Additional information and copies of this rezoning application are available at the Department of Planning and Zoning located on the second floor of the Leesburg Town Hall, 25 West Market Street, Leesburg, Virginia 20176 during normal business hours (Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.), or by contacting Scott E. Parker, Senior Planning Project Manager at 703-771-2771 or sparker@leesburgva.gov.

At these hearings, all persons desiring to express their views concerning these matters will be heard.

Persons requiring special accommodations at the meeting should contact the Clerk of the Council at (703) 771-2733 three days in advance of the meeting. For TTY/TDD service, use the Virginia Relay Center by dialing 711.

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Legal Notices TOWN OF ROUND HILL, VIRGINIA Proposed Budget for the Fiscal Year July 1, 2021 - June 30, 2022 Pursuant to Section 15.2-2506 and Section 58.1-3007 of the Code of Virginia: Round Hill, Virginia gives notice of its proposed budget, tax rates, fees and charges for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2021 and ending June 30, 2022.

A VIRTUAL public hearing on the proposed budget, tax rates, fees and charges will be held by the Town Council on Wednesday, June 16, 2021 at 7:30PM. The public hearing will be held via Zoom and can be accessed at the link posted on the Town’s website or by calling (301) 715-8592 and entering the Meeting ID: 872 1577 2519 and Passcode: 621911. Any person interested in the Budget may attend the public heaing electronically and present his or her views.

Written comments regarding the Budget can be submitted to townclerk@roundhillva.org by 3:00PM on the day of the meeting. All comments received will be presented to the Town Council during the public hearing.

Copies of the detailed budget are available for inspection and copying on the Town’s website (www.roundhillva.org) or at the Town Office, 23 Main Street, Round Hill, Monday through Friday, between the hours of 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM (holidays excluded).

If this public hearing is postponed, it will be rescheduled for Wednesday, June 23, 2021 at 7:30 PM. A regular Council meeting will commence immediately following the public hearing.

The following is a brief synopsis of the budget:

EXPENDITURES

REVENUES

Year Ending 6/30/21

6/20/22

6/30/21

6/30/22

Appropriated

Proposed

Appropriated

Proposed

General Fund General Operating

General Fund Local Revenues

Year Ending

Year Ending

Year Ending

771,488

748,989

800,312

788,199

Grants

27,000

26,000

33,612

0

809,601

826,312

Intergovernmental Revenue

38,113

38,113

Transfer to Reserve

Total General Fund Operating Revenues

809,601

826,312

Total General Fund Operating Expenditures

Grants & Fees

2,567,327

487,364

Capital Projects

3,610,548

851,153

Reserve Funds

1,043,221

363,789

Total General Fund CIP Expenditures

3,610,548

851,153

Total General Fund CIP Revenues

3,610,548

851,153

Total General Fund Expenditures

4,420,149

1,677,465

Total General Fund Revenues

4,420,149

1,677,465

572,635

649,011

737,244

773,110

1,002,927

722,526

Utility Fund Water Operations

Utility Fund

Wastewater Operations

Water Operations

851,358

972,157

Wastewater Operations

1,225,574

1,408,778

Other Revenues

235,873

73,214

Total Utility Fund Operating Revenue

2,312,805

2,454,149

Total Utility Fund Operating Expenditures

Tap Fees

0

190,861

Debt Retirement

VRA Loan Reserve

0

0

Reserve Funds

1,561,061

2,020,539

Total Utility Fund CIP Revenue

1,561,061

Total Utility Fund Revenues TOTAL BUDGET REVENUES

Utility Operations Transfer to General Fund

VRA Projects

0

309,502

2,312,805

2,454,149

510,000

409,000

0

0

Capital Projects

1,051,061

1,802,400

2,211,400

Total Utility Fund CIP Expenditures

1,561,061

2,211,400

3,873,866

4,665,549

Total Utility Fund Expenditures

3,873,866

4,665,549

8,294,015

6,343,014

TOTAL BUDGET EXPENDITURES

8,294,015

6,343,014 06/03 & 06/10/21

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TOWN OF ROUNDHILL, VIRGINIA Proposed Tax Rates, Fees and Charges for Fiscal Year 2022 July 1, 2021 - June 30, 2022 TOWN OF ROUND HILL PROPOSED REAL AND PERSONAL PROPERTY TAX RATES WITH AUTHORIZING CODE SECTIONS

Real Estate (authorized by Virginia Code §58.1-3200 et seq, 15.1-3320)

Tax Year 2021

Tax Year 2022

Tax Year 2021

Appropriated

Proposed

Appropriated

Proposed

$0.10 per $100 of assessed value

$0.096 per $100 of assessed value (4% decrease)

$1.15 per $100 of assessed value

$1.15 per $100 of assessed value (no change)

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

Tax Year 2022

PROPOSED 2021-2022 TAX RATES Description

Year Ending 6/30/21

Year Ending 6/30/22

Appropriated

Proposed

Business License (authorized by Virginia Code §58.1-3703, 15.2-2503)

Rates per category/value of gross receipts

Rates per category/value of gross receipts (no change)

Cigarette Tax (authorized by Virginia Code §58.1-3840, 15.2-2503)

$0.40 per pack

$0.40 per pack (no change)

$160

$120 (25% decrease)

Boat Storage at Sleeter Lake Park (open) (authorized by Virginia Code §15.2-1806)

$0

$80 (100% increase)

Unlock Gate After Gate Closed at Sleeter Lake Park (authorized by Virginia Code §15.2-1806)

$0

$100 (100% increase)

Boat Storage at Sleeter Lake Park (enclosed) (authorized by Virginia Code §15.2-1806)

Description

Year Ending 6/30/21 Appropriated

Proposed

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

$25.00 Automobiles $25.00 Motorcycle

$25.00 Automobiles $25.00 Motorcycle (no change)

Zoning Fees (authorized by Virginia Code §15.2-2286)

Year Ending 6/30/22

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TOWN OF ROUND PROPOSED 2021 - 2022 UTILITY RATES AND FEES Description Water User Rate

Year Ending 6/30/21

Year Ending 6/30/22

Year Ending 6/30/21

Year Ending 6/30/22

Appropriated

Proposed

Appropriated

Proposed

In Town Out of Town (authorized by Virginia Code §15.2-2111 and §15.2-2119)

$10.75 per 1000 gallons $16.13 per 1000 gallons Min Ch - $21.51 (2000 gals)

$10.75 per 1000 gallons $16.13 per 1000 gallons Min Ch - $21.51 (2000 gals) (no change)

Sewer User Rate

In Town Out of Town (authorized by Virginia Code §15.2-2111, §15.22119, §15.2-2143)

$7.17 per 1000 gallons $10.75 per 1000 gallons Min Ch - $14.34 (2000 gals)

$7.17 per 1000 gallons $10.75 per 1000 gallons Min Ch - $14.34 (2000 gals)(no change)

Water Availability Fee (authorized by Virginia Code §15.2-2111, §15.22119, §15.2-2143)

Rate based on meter size Min Size 3/4" - $9,167.00 Out of Town Rate is 150% of above rate

Rate based on meter size Min Size 3/4" $11,550.42 Out of Town Rate is 150% of above rate (26% increase)

Sewer Availability Fee (authorized by Virginia Code §15.2-2111 and §15.2-2119)

Rate based on meter size Min Size 3/4" - $13,493.00 Out of Town Rate is 150% of above rate

Rate based on meter size Min Size 3/4" - $13,897.79 Out of Town Rate is 150% of above rate (3% increase)

Tenant Water Deposit Fee (authorized by Virginia Code §15.2-2119)

In Town Water - $ 81 Out Town Water - $142

In Town Water - $81 Out Town Water - $142 (no change)

Tenant Sewer Deposit Fee (authorized by Virginia Code §15.2-2119)

In Town Sewer - $123 Out Town Sewer - $206

In Town Sewer - $123 Out Town Sewer - $206 (no change)

Water/Sewer Extension Fee (authorized by Virginia Code §15.2-2111, 15.22119, 15.2-2143)

Water Extension - $250 Sewer Extension - $500

Water Extension - $250 Sewer Extension - $500 (no change)

Availability Fee for Consent Decree (Consent Decree, Paragraph 14)

$7,209.50

$7,281.60 (1% increase) 06/03 & 06/10/21

NOTICE OF IMPOUNDMENT OF ABANDONED VEHICLES

LOUDOUN COUNTY WILL BE ACCEPTING SEALED COMPETITIVE BIDS/PROPOSALS FOR:

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

JANITORIAL SERVICES FOR STERLING LIBRARY, IFB No. 409783 until prior to 4:00 p.m., local “Atomic Time”, July 7, 2021.

JANITORIAL SERVICES FOR GUM SPRING LIBRARY, IFB No. 410786 until prior to 4:00 p.m., local “Atomic Time”, July 8, 2021.

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

POLYGRAPH SERVICES, RFP No. 412783 until prior to 4:00 p.m., local “Atomic Time”, July 6, 2021.

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SALFP24N08H012999 1C2NE54L2HC815800

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703-777-7300 703-435-8888

06/10 & 06/17/21

Solicitation forms may be obtained 24 hours a day by visiting our web site at www.loudoun.gov/ procurement. If you do not have access to the Internet, call (703) 777-0403, M - F, 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

WHEN CALLING, PLEASE LET US KNOW IF YOU NEED ANY REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION FOR ANY TYPE OF DISABILITY IN ORDER TO PARTICIPATE IN THIS PROCUREMENT. 06/10/21

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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 22, 2021, at 6:00 p.m. to consider the following:

REVIEW AND RENEWAL, MODIFICATION OR TERMINATION OF THE NEW ALDIE AGRICULTURAL AND FORESTAL DISTRICT The current period of the New Aldie Agricultural and Forestal District will expire on January 2, 2022.

The District has a four-year period and a subdivision minimum lot size of fifty acres. Pursuant to Chapter 1226 of the Codified Ordinances of Loudoun County, the Board of Supervisors has directed staff, the Agricultural District Advisory Committee (ADAC), and the Planning Commission to conduct a review in order to determine whether to continue, modify, or terminate the District. Parcels currently enrolled in the District are located within an area generally south of Lime Kiln Road (Route 733), on the east side of the Goose Creek, east of Sam Fred Road (Route 748), west of James Monroe Highway (Route 15), and north of John Mosby Highway (Route 50), in the Blue Ridge Election District.

During this review, land less than 5 acres, or 20 acres or greater, in size that is currently enrolled in the District will be automatically renewed. However, any parcel containing at least 5 acres but less than 20 acres will be ineligible for renewal and inclusion within the District unless the owner submits an application on forms provided by the Department of Planning and Zoning and one or more of the following criteria is met: 1.

Management Plan that specifically states that the property owner(s) are accumulating the required 5-year production records in order to qualify for agricultural, to include horticulture, land use tax deferral.

2.

Animal Husbandry including Equine uses (commercial or non-commercial) with a Management Plan that relates the pasture carrying capacity to limit the number of animals allowed.

3.

Forests and woodlands with a management plan that specifies the actions required to maintain and enhance the stands.

4.

Wetlands, flood plains, streams and/or rivers that have Management Plans that set forth the terms for their maintenance and enhancement.

During this review, land within the District may be withdrawn, in whole or in part, at the owner’s discretion by filing a written notice with the Board of Supervisors at any time before the Board acts to continue, modify, or terminate the District.

Landowners of the following parcels, currently enrolled in the New Aldie Agricultural and Forestal District, were notified by certified mail of the District’s review.

Parcel Listings: PIN

Tax Map Number

Acres Enrolled

PIN

Tax Map Number

Acres Enrolled

359363143000

/89////////10B

61.01

396385665000

/89/////////7/

27.54

360166099000

/89////////15/

21.63

429276024000

/74////////19A

324.18

360265863000

/89////////14/

1.07

430397624000

/75////////22/

512.54

394267556000

/75///9////WL/

55.8

432376182000

/88//19/////3/

18.39

394269821000

/75////////23/

156.34

432387423000

/88//10/////1/

21.32

394288964000 396264807000

/75////////23A

75

432479430000

/88///1/////B/

18.45

/89/////////1/

46.45

432489904000

/88///9/////3/

21.44

396281634000

/89/////////6A

8.17

465289850000

/74////////18/

29.12

396287236000

/89/////////8C

1.61

465305755000

/74////////19/

140.04

396290952000

/89/////////8B

14.49

465396098000

/74/A/1/////A/

24.89

396295883000

/89///4/////F/

32.98

465397945000

/74/A/1/////B/

4.93

The ADAC held a public meeting on May 20, 2021, to review and make recommendations concerning whether to continue, modify, or terminate New Aldie Agricultural and Forestal District, and to review renewal applications and requests for withdrawal of land from the District. The report and recommendations of the ADAC will be considered by the Planning Commission, along with any proposed modifications, at its public hearing on June 22, 2021. The reports and recommendations of the ADAC and the Planning Commission, along with any proposed modifications, will be considered by the Board of Supervisors at its public hearing.

In accordance with Section 15.2-4307 of the Code of Virginia, the application may be examined by request at the Loudoun County Government Center, Information Desk, 1st Floor, 1 Harrison Street, S.E., Leesburg, Virginia, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, or by calling 703-777-0246 (option 5) to request hard copies or electronic copies or electronically at: https://www.loudoun.gov/adac (5-20-2021 ADAC Meeting under Agendas and Bylaws). Documents also may be viewed and downloaded electronically 72 hours in advance of the public hearing at: www.loudoun.gov/pc (for Public Hearing documents, follow the link for Public Hearings Packet).

REVIEW AND RENEWAL, MODIFICATION OR TERMINATION OF THE CHRYSALIS VINEYARDS/LOCKSLEY ESTATE AGRICULTURAL AND FORESTAL DISTRICT The current period of the Chrysalis Vineyards/Locksley Estate Agricultural and Forestal District will expire on November 16, 2021. The District has a four-year period and a subdivision minimum lot size of forty acres. Pursuant to Chapter 1226 of the Codified Ordinances of Loudoun County, the Board of Supervisors has directed staff, the Agricultural District Advisory Committee (ADAC), and the Planning Commission to conduct a review in order to determine whether to continue, modify, or terminate the District. Parcels currently enrolled in the District are located within an area generally on the south side of John Mosby Highway (Route 50), on the east side and north of Champe Ford Road (Route 629), on the west side of Aldie Dam Road (Route 632), in the Blue Ridge Election District During this review, land less than 5 acres, or 20 acres or greater, in size that is currently enrolled in the District will be automatically renewed. However, any parcel containing at least 5 acres but less than 20 acres will be ineligible for renewal and inclusion within the District unless the owner submits an application on forms provided by the Department of Planning and Zoning and one or more of the following criteria is met: 1.

2.

3.

4.

Management Plan that specifically states that the property owner(s) are accumulating the required 5-year production records in order to qualify for agricultural, to include horticulture, land use tax deferral.

Animal Husbandry including Equine uses (commercial or non-commercial) with a Management Plan that relates the pasture carrying capacity to limit the number of animals allowed.

Forests and woodlands with a management plan that specifies the actions required to maintain and enhance the stands.

Wetlands, flood plains, streams and/or rivers that have Management Plans that set forth the terms for their maintenance and enhancement.

During this review, land within the District may be withdrawn, in whole or in part, at the owner’s discretion by filing a written notice with the Board of Supervisors at any time before the Board acts to continue, modify, or terminate the District.

Landowners of the following parcels, currently enrolled in the Chrysalis Vineyards/Locksley Estate Agricultural and Forestal District, were notified by certified mail of the District’s review.

Parcel Listings: Tax Map Number

Acres Enrolled

PIN

397267021000

/89//11/////1/

202.36

398254379000

/98//////4B-1/

44.39

PIN

Tax Map Number

Acres Enrolled

434292430000

/97/////////5B

133.07

435496507000

/97///////5A2/

31.94

The ADAC held a public meeting on May 20, 2021, to review and make recommendations concerning whether to continue, modify, or terminate Chrysalis Vineyards/Locksley Estate Agricultural and Forestal District, and to review renewal applications and requests for withdrawal of land from the District. The report and recommendations of the ADAC will be considered by the Planning Commission, along with any proposed modifications, at its public hearing on June 22, 2021. The reports and recommendations of the ADAC and the Planning Commission, along with any proposed modifications, will be considered by the Board of Supervisors at its public hearing.

In accordance with Section 15.2-4307 of the Code of Virginia, the application may be examined by request at the Loudoun County Government Center, Information Desk, 1st Floor, 1 Harrison Street, S.E., Leesburg, Virginia, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, or by calling 703-777-0246 (option 5) to request hard copies or electronic copies or electronically at: https://www.loudoun.gov/adac (5-20-2021 ADAC Meeting under Agendas and Bylaws). Documents also may be viewed and downloaded electronically 72 hours in advance of the public hearing at: www.loudoun.gov/pc (for Public Hearing documents, follow the link for Public Hearings Packet).

REVIEW AND RENEWAL, MODIFICATION OR TERMINATION OF THE NEW HUGHESVILLE AGRICULTURAL AND FORESTAL DISTRICT The current period of the New Hughesville Agricultural and Forestal District will expire on December 6, 2021. The District has a ten-year period and a subdivision minimum lot size of twenty-five acres. Pursuant to Chapter 1226 of the Codified Ordinances of Loudoun County, the Board of Supervisors has directed staff, the Agricultural District Advisory Committee (ADAC), and the Planning Commission to conduct

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During this review, land less than 5 acres, or 20 acres or greater, in size that is currently enrolled in the District will be automatically renewed. However, any parcel containing at least 5 acres but less than 20 acres will be ineligible for renewal and inclusion within the District unless the owner submits an application on forms provided by the Department of Planning and Zoning and one or more of the following criteria is met: 1.

2.

Animal Husbandry including Equine uses (commercial or non-commercial) with a Management Plan that relates the pasture carrying capacity to limit the number of animals allowed.

3.

Forests and woodlands with a management plan that specifies the actions required to maintain and enhance the stands.

4.

Wetlands, flood plains, streams and/or rivers that have Management Plans that set forth the terms for their maintenance and enhancement.

During this review, land within the District may be withdrawn, in whole or in part, at the owner’s discretion by filing a written notice with the Board of Supervisors at any time before the Board acts to continue, modify, or terminate the District.

Landowners of the following parcels, currently enrolled in the New Hughesville Agricultural and Forestal District, were notified by certified mail of the District’s review.

Parcel Listings:

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423465298000

/45//38/////A/

200.51

459394908000

/57///2/////B/

15

457300111000

/45//50////B1/

25

491207761000

/45////////29/

5.33

457393105000

/45//50////B2/

32.65

492401152000

/45//17/////3/

3.84

457464769000

/45//17/////2/

50.07

492406871000

/45//17/////1/

50.07

PIN

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Management Plan that specifically states that the property owner(s) are accumulating the required 5-year production records in order to qualify for agricultural, to include horticulture, land use tax deferral.

Tax Map Number

Acres Enrolled

459295147000 /57//12/////1B 12.91 The ADAC held a public meeting on May 20, 2021, to review and make recommendations concerning whether to continue, modify, or terminate New Hughesville Agricultural and Forestal District, and to review renewal applications and requests for withdrawal of land from the District. The report and recommendations of the ADAC will be considered by the Planning Commission, along with any proposed modifications, at its public hearing on June 22, 2021. The reports and recommendations of the ADAC and the Planning Commission, along with any proposed modifications, will be considered by the Board of Supervisors at its public hearing.

In accordance with Section 15.2-4307 of the Code of Virginia, the application may be examined by request at the Loudoun County Government Center, Information Desk, 1st Floor, 1 Harrison Street, S.E., Leesburg, Virginia, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, or by calling 703-777-0246 (option 5) to request hard copies or electronic copies or electronically at: https://www.loudoun.gov/adac (5-20-2021 ADAC Meeting under Agendas and Bylaws). Documents also may be viewed and downloaded electronically 72 hours in advance of the public hearing at: www.loudoun.gov/pc (for Public Hearing documents, follow the link for Public Hearings Packet).

REVIEW AND RENEWAL, MODIFICATION OR TERMINATION OF THE NEW MOUNT GILEAD AGRICULTURAL AND FORESTAL DISTRICT The current period of the New Mount Gilead Agricultural and Forestal District will expire on December 6, 2021. The District has a ten-year period and a subdivision minimum lot size of twenty acres. Pursuant to Chapter 1226 of the Codified Ordinances of Loudoun County, the Board of Supervisors has directed staff, the Agricultural District Advisory Committee (ADAC), and the Planning Commission to conduct a review in order to determine whether to continue, modify, or terminate the District. Parcels currently enrolled in the District are located within an area generally south of Harry Byrd Highway (Route 7), west of Harmony Church Road (Route 704), and east of Silcott Springs Road (Route 690) in the Blue Ridge and Catoctin Election Districts.

During this review, land less than 5 acres, or 20 acres or greater, in size that is currently enrolled in the District will be automatically renewed. However, any parcel containing at least 5 acres but less than 20 acres will be ineligible for renewal and inclusion within the District unless the owner submits an application on forms provided by the Department of Planning and Zoning and one or more of the following criteria is met: 1.

Management Plan that specifically states that the property owner(s) are accumulating the required 5-year production records in order to qualify for agricultural, to include horticulture, land use tax deferral.

2.

Animal Husbandry including Equine uses (commercial or non-commercial) with a Management Plan that relates the pasture carrying capacity to limit the number of animals allowed.

3.

Forests and woodlands with a management plan that specifies the actions required to maintain and enhance the stands.

4.

Wetlands, flood plains, streams and/or rivers that have Management Plans that set forth the terms for their maintenance and enhancement.

During this review, land within the District may be withdrawn, in whole or in part, at the owner’s discretion by filing a written notice with the Board of Supervisors at any time before the Board acts to continue, modify, or terminate the District.

Landowners of the following parcels, currently enrolled in the New Mount Gilead Agricultural and Forestal District, were notified by certified mail of the District’s review.

Parcel Listings: PIN

Tax Map Number

Acres Enrolled

PIN

Tax Map Number /56///3/////4/

Acres Enrolled 10.29

388353823000

/58////////15/

7.32

493187455000

389255169000

/58////////25A

38.12

493277802000

/56///3/////6/

6.52

389354528000

/58////////25/

15.45

493277835000

/56///3/////7/

10.12 12.91

389354963000

/58////////25C

31.54

493285062000

/56///3/////8/

389455836000

/58////////26/

41.38

493287001000

/56///3/////5/

10

424106194000

/58///8/////1/

10

493368965000

/56///3////12/

10.02

424157224000

/57////////46B

28.79

493377501000

/56///3////10/

10

424294402000

/57//21/////8/

62.37

494100868000

/56//15/////6/

10.53

425178473000

/57////////51D

49.05

494201489000

/56//15////22/

12.94

**425268364000

/57////////50/

13.56

494253940000

/56///7////11A

4.47

425301174000

/58////////19A

6.23

494256325000

/56///7////11B

5.45

425370341000

/57////////46/

40.51

494294115000

/56//15/////7/

20.07

425393728000

/57////////45/

12.89

494302670000

/56//15////23/

10.85

425398911000

/57/A/1/////A/

2.01

494402858000

/56//15////24/

14.4

425401044000

/58////////18/

10.25

494454041000

/56///6/////9/

15.02 10.01

425405442000

/58////////17/

5.89

494459679000

/56///6/////7/

425456705000

/57////////46A

31.76

494460223000

/56///6/////8/

10

425496500000

/58////////19/

5.75

494466227000

/56///6/////3/

10.32 6.39

456264401000

/45///7/////A/

16.36

494472331000

/56///6/////6/

457261326000

/45////////47/

119.47

494478435000

/56///4/////1/

8.04

458107561000

/57//20////18/

17.02

494480383000

/56///3/////2/

8.52

458256717000

/57/////////5/

52.15

495179718000

/56//19/////9/

10.04

458454271000

/45//13/////4/

20.05

495187629000

/56//19////13/

14.83

459101578000

/57///6/////4/

10.01

495474679000

/56//15////14/

14.23

459107374000

/57///6/////5/

10.51

495484478000

/56//15////10/

10.19

459194070000

/57///2/////D/

10

527189190000

/44////////23A

112.63

459202520000

/57////////47D

3

528484773000

/44////////24A

16.51

459254218000

/57//23/////1/

35.25

528499083000

/44////////24B

10

459258283000

/57//23/////2/

18.55

529208759000

/56///7////12/

9.63

459352627000

/57//23/////3/

27.92

529301433000

/56///7////14/

10

459454463000

/57//23/////5/

23.01

529406516000

/56//20////16/

16.55

492361990000

/44///9////13/

12.61

*459205171000

/57////////47E

31.29

492385314000

/44////////32/

14.88

**493390590000

/56////////65A

10.9

492470300000

/44///9/////1/

14.82

**493481923000

/56////////65/

16.44

493178268000

/56///3/////3/

5.97

**529307348000

/56//20////17/

14.96

* Indicates a parcel whose owner is withdrawing it from the District. ** Indicates a parcel containing at least 5 acres but less than 20 acres whose owner did not properly apply for renewal.

The ADAC held a public meeting on May 20, 2021, to review and make recommendations concerning whether to continue, modify, or terminate New Mount Gilead Agricultural and Forestal District, and to review renewal applications and requests for withdrawal of land from the District. The report and recommendations of the ADAC will be considered by the Planning Commission, along with any proposed modifications, at its public hearing on June 22, 2021. The reports and recommendations of the ADAC and the Planning Commission, along with any proposed modifications, will be considered by the Board of Supervisors at its public hearing.

In accordance with Section 15.2-4307 of the Code of Virginia, the application may be examined by request at the Loudoun County Government Center, Information Desk, 1st Floor, 1 Harrison Street, S.E., Leesburg, Virginia, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, or by calling 703-777-0246 (option 5) to request hard copies or electronic copies or electronically at: https://www.loudoun.gov/adac (5-20-2021 ADAC Meeting under Agendas and Bylaws). Documents also may be viewed and downloaded

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Legal Notices electronically 72 hours in advance of the public hearing at: www.loudoun.gov/pc (for Public Hearing documents, follow the link for Public Hearings Packet).

REVIEW AND RENEWAL, MODIFICATION OR TERMINATION OF THE NEW ROCKLAND AGRICULTURAL AND FORESTAL DISTRICT The current period of the New Rockland Agricultural and Forestal District will expire on November 15, 2021. The District has a ten-year period and a subdivision minimum lot size of twenty acres. Pursuant to Chapter 1226 of the Codified Ordinances of Loudoun County, the Board of Supervisors has directed staff, the Agricultural District Advisory Committee (ADAC), and the Planning Commission to conduct a review in order to determine whether to continue, modify, or terminate the District. Parcels currently enrolled in the District are located within an area generally north of White’s Ferry Road (Route 655), south of Limestone School Road (Route 661), west of the Potomac River and east of and along James Monroe Highway (Route 15), in the Catoctin Election District.

During this review, land less than 5 acres, or 20 acres or greater, in size that is currently enrolled in the District will be automatically renewed. However, any parcel containing at least 5 acres but less than 20 acres will be ineligible for renewal and inclusion within the District unless the owner submits an application on forms provided by the Department of Planning and Zoning and one or more of the following criteria is met: 1.

2.

3.

4.

Management Plan that specifically states that the property owner(s) are accumulating the required 5-year production records in order to qualify for agricultural, to include horticulture, land use tax deferral.

an application on forms provided by the Department of Planning and Zoning and one or more of the following criteria is met: 1.

Management Plan that specifically states that the property owner(s) are accumulating the required 5-year production records in order to qualify for agricultural, to include horticulture, land use tax deferral.

2.

Animal Husbandry including Equine uses (commercial or non-commercial) with a Management Plan that relates the pasture carrying capacity to limit the number of animals allowed.

3.

Forests and woodlands with a management plan that specifies the actions required to maintain and enhance the stands.

4.

Wetlands, flood plains, streams and/or rivers that have Management Plans that set forth the terms for their maintenance and enhancement.

During this review, land within the District may be withdrawn, in whole or in part, at the owner’s discretion by filing a written notice with the Board of Supervisors at any time before the Board acts to continue, modify, or terminate the District.

Landowners of the following parcels, currently enrolled in the New Upperville Agricultural and Forestal District, were notified by certified mail of the District’s review.

Parcel Listings: PIN

Tax Map Number

Acres Enrolled

PIN

Tax Map Number

Acres Enrolled

Animal Husbandry including Equine uses (commercial or non-commercial) with a Management Plan that relates the pasture carrying capacity to limit the number of animals allowed.

617151456000

/54///2/////4/

12.01

667187635000

/53////////24/

30

618355115000

/71////////15E

53.24

667277463000

/53////////23/

110

Forests and woodlands with a management plan that specifies the actions required to maintain and enhance the stands.

618451976000

/54///2/////3/

11.86

667370971000

/53////////19B

5.13

652157192000

/53///2/////O/

5

667386679000

/53////////21/

147.2

Wetlands, flood plains, streams and/or rivers that have Management Plans that set forth the terms for their maintenance and enhancement.

653158587000

/53////////30B

23.02

667467108000

/53////////19E

13.16

653160744000

/53////////30A

20.02

668256718000

/70/////////4B

30.65

655264754000

/70///2/////2/

163.71

668295859000

/70////////34/

404.37

655373536000

/70///2/////3/

62.11

668480218000

/70/////////1/

107.4

656156815000

/70////////16B

48.2

668495647000

/70////////33/

17.62

656356213000

/70////////31/

122.27

669279977000

/70/////////7/

267.59

656464263000

/70///2/////1/

126.21

669354081000

/70/////////4A

94.42

657106815000

/71////////51B

10

669472724000

/70/////////6/

30.42 80.37

During this review, land within the District may be withdrawn, in whole or in part, at the owner’s discretion by filing a written notice with the Board of Supervisors at any time before the Board acts to continue, modify, or terminate the District.

Landowners of the following parcels, currently enrolled in the New Rockland Agricultural and Forestal District, were notified by certified mail of the District’s review.

Parcel Listings: PIN

Tax Map Number

Acres Enrolled

PIN

Tax Map Number

Acres Enrolled

657195925000

/70///4////14B

53.1

669485330000

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142262282000

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26.65

144350845000

/40///1////15/

10.44

657281702000

/70///4////14A

172.24

670400827000

/70/////////8A

60.97

142365964000

/30////////20B

24.29

183288314000

/40/////////1A

117.72

657456747000

/70///8//16B1/

27

671306526000

/70///6/////1/

314.45

143365724000

/40/////////1C

485.75

*185407705000

/40///1////14/

11.6

659396262000

/84/////////5A

118.08

672482261000

/84/////////2/

34.3

659476922000

/84/////////4/

5.09

677489542000

/52/////////5/

17.7

659479710000

/84/////////4A

1.98

678273932000

/52///5/////4B

50.54

664155277000

/53////////13/

9.52

678397078000

/52///6/////2/

38.93

664157219000

/53////////13A

10

678403093000

/52///6/////1/

36.85

665290318000

/53///3////10/

10.02

678479924000

/52/////////9/

642.21

665361347000

/53/////////4/

107.99

679395575000

/69///1/////3/

166.18

665392980000

/53///3////14/

11.68

679476030000

/52////////15/

100.04

665492430000

/53///3////15/

15.78

680168423000

/69////////21/

22.49

666174910000

/53////////21A

5.93

680378224000

/69////////16/

1085.22

666275448000

/53////////16/

2.5

689306495000

/69////////23/

15.3

666277556000

/53////////20/

0.75

693288918000

/68///2////A2/

8.7

666278329000

/53////////22A

0.5

694196070000

/68/////////3/

153.54

666368936000

/53////////19F

11.39

694391532000

/68/////////7A

122.5

666389152000

/53////////19/

459.12

694394824000

/68/////////7/

103

666406351000

/53///2/////J/

6.78

695275923000

/68/////////2/

190.5

* Indicates a parcel containing at least 5 acres but less than 20 acres whose owner did not properly apply for renewal.

The ADAC held a public meeting on May 20, 2021, to review and make recommendations concerning whether to continue, modify, or terminate New Rockland Agricultural and Forestal District, and to review renewal applications and requests for withdrawal of land from the District. The report and recommendations of the ADAC will be considered by the Planning Commission, along with any proposed modifications, at its public hearing on June 22, 2021. The reports and recommendations of the ADAC and the Planning Commission, along with any proposed modifications, will be considered by the Board of Supervisors at its public hearing.

In accordance with Section 15.2-4307 of the Code of Virginia, the application may be examined by request at the Loudoun County Government Center, Information Desk, 1st Floor, 1 Harrison Street, S.E., Leesburg, Virginia, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, or by calling 703-777-0246 (option 5) to request hard copies or electronic copies or electronically at: https://www.loudoun.gov/adac (5-20-2021 ADAC Meeting under Agendas and Bylaws). Documents also may be viewed and downloaded electronically 72 hours in advance of the public hearing at: www.loudoun.gov/pc (for Public Hearing documents, follow the link for Public Hearings Packet).

REVIEW AND RENEWAL, MODIFICATION OR TERMINATION OF THE NEW UPPERVILLE AGRICULTURAL AND FORESTAL DISTRICT The current period of the New Upperville Agricultural and Forestal District will expire on December 6, 2021. The District has a four-year period and a subdivision minimum lot size of forty acres. Pursuant to Chapter 1226 of the Codified Ordinances of Loudoun County, the Board of Supervisors has directed staff, the Agricultural District Advisory Committee (ADAC), and the Planning Commission to conduct a review in order to determine whether to continue, modify, or terminate the District. Parcels currently enrolled in the District are located within an area generally north of John Mosby Highway (Route 50), east of Blue Ridge Mountain Road, west of Foggy Bottom Road/Bloomfield Road (Route 626) and Willisville Road (Route 623), and south of Snickersville Turnpike (Route 734), in the Blue Ridge Election District.

During this review, land less than 5 acres, or 20 acres or greater, in size that is currently enrolled in the District will be automatically renewed. However, any parcel containing at least 5 acres but less than 20 acres will be ineligible for renewal and inclusion within the District unless the owner submits

The ADAC held a public meeting on May 20, 2021, to review and make recommendations concerning whether to continue, modify, or terminate New Upperville Agricultural and Forestal District, and to review renewal applications and requests for withdrawal of land from the District. The report and recommendations of the ADAC will be considered by the Planning Commission, along with any proposed modifications, at its public hearing on June 22, 2021. The reports and recommendations of the ADAC and the Planning Commission, along with any proposed modifications, will be considered by the Board of Supervisors at its public hearing.

In accordance with Section 15.2-4307 of the Code of Virginia, the application may be examined by request at the Loudoun County Government Center, Information Desk, 1st Floor, 1 Harrison Street, S.E., Leesburg, Virginia, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, or by calling 703-777-0246

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(option 5) to request hard copies or electronic copies or electronically at: https://www.loudoun.gov/adac (5-20-2021 ADAC Meeting under Agendas and Bylaws). Documents also may be viewed and downloaded electronically 72 hours in advance of the public hearing at: www.loudoun.gov/pc (for Public Hearing documents, follow the link for Public Hearings Packet).

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Milestone Tower Limited Partnership IV of Reston, Virginia, has submitted an application for Commission approval to permit the construction of a 142 foot tall (140 feet with a 2 foot lightning rod mounted at the top) telecommunications monopole and related equipment compound in the PD-GI (Planned Development – General Industry) zoning district. This application is subject to the Revised 1993 Zoning Ordinance and requires a Commission Permit in accordance with Sections 5-618 and 6-1101. The subject property is located partially within the AI (Airport Impact) Overlay District, outside of but within one (1) mile of the Ldn 60 aircraft noise contour and partially within the FOD (Floodplain Overlay District) (major floodplain). The subject property is approximately 112.87 acres in size and is located on the north side of Loudoun Reserve Drive (Route 3101), east of Evergreen Ridge Road (Route 3100), at 43460 Loudoun Reserve Drive, Ashburn, Virginia, in the Dulles Election District. The subject property is more particularly described as PIN: 122-28-7422. The area is governed by the policies of the Loudoun County 2019 General Plan (Suburban Policy Area (Suburban Neighborhood Place Type)), which designates this area for residential uses, with complimentary retail and service uses. Civic, institutional, and parks and recreation uses are also envisioned.

ZCPA-2020-0010 UNIVERSITY COMMERCE CENTER

5.13

147.2

13.16

30.65

04.37

107.4

17.62

67.59

94.42

30.42

80.37

60.97

(Zoning Concept Plan Amendment)

Clarke-Hook Corporation of Chantilly, Virginia, has submitted an application to amend the existing proffers and concept development plan (“CDP”) approved with ZCPA-2006-0005 in order to amend the types of retail uses permitted which count towards the maximum retail square footage on any one parcel with no resulting change in density in the PD-RDP (Planned Development – Research and Development Park). The application is subject to the 1972 Zoning Ordinance. The subject property is located within the Route 28 Taxing District and within the AI (Airport Impact) Overlay District, outside of but within one mile of the Ldn 60 aircraft noise contour. The subject property is approximately 11.83 acres in size and is located north of Harry Bird Highway (Route 7), on the south side of George Washington Boulevard (Route 1050) and east of Loudoun County Parkway (Route 607), in the Algonkian Election District. The subject property is more particularly described as:

14.45

PIN

ADDRESS

34.3

039-35-8157

44915 George Washington Boulevard, Ashburn, Virginia

039-36-0846

44927 George Washington Boulevard, Ashburn, Virginia

039-36-4529

44933 George Washington Boulevard, Ashburn, Virginia

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50.54

38.93

36.85

42.21

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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 range of compact, pedestrian-oriented environments with opportunities for a mix of residential, commercial, entertainment, cultural, and recreational uses at a recommended Floor Area Ratio (FAR) of up to 1.0.

CMPT-2020-0005, SPEX-2020-0002 & SPMI-2020-0008 AT&T MORRISONVILLE (Commission Permit, Special Exception & Minor Special Exception)

American Telephone & Telegraph Co. of VA has submitted applications for the following: 1) Commission approval to permit a 125 foot tall Monopole and a related equipment compound in the AR-1 (Agricultural Rural - 1) zoning district; 2) a Special Exception to permit a 125 foot tall Monopole and a related equipment compound; and 3) a Minor Special Exception to modify the requirements of Section 5-618(B)(3)(p) to allow a telecommunications Monopole along the Short Hill ridge line. These applications are subject to the Revised 1993 Zoning Ordinance and the proposed use is listed as a Special Exception use pursuant to Section 5-618(B)(2)(a) and requires a Commission Permit in accordance with Section 5-618(B)(3)(j). The modification of the Additional Regulations applicable to the proposed use is authorized by Minor Special Exception under Section 5-600, Additional Regulations for Specific Uses (the Minor Special Exception application is not subject to consideration by the Planning Commission and requires approval only by the Board of Supervisors). The subject property is approximately 175.54 acres in size and is located north of Charles Town Pike (Route 9) and west of Berlin Turnpike (Route 287), in the Catoctin Election District.

The subject property is more particularly described as PIN 477-38-7669. The area is governed by the policies of the Loudoun County 2019 General Plan (Rural Policy Area (Rural North)), which designates this area for rural economy uses and limited residential development is envisioned with a target density up to 1du/20ac and cluster development with target density up to 1du/5ac.

ZRTD-2019-0004, SPEX-2019-0037, SPEX-2019-0038 & SPEX-2019-0039 BLES PARK (Rezoning in the Route 28 Tax District & Special Exception)

The Board of Supervisors of Loudoun County, Virginia, through the Department of Transportation and Capital Infrastructure of Leesburg, Virginia, has submitted applications for the following: 1) to rezone approximately 3.4 acres from the PD-RDP (Planned Development-Research and Development Park) zoning district under the 1972 Zoning Ordinance, to the PD-RDP zoning district under the Revised 1993 Zoning Ordinance (the Ordinance), in order to permit the development additional park amenities permitted in the PD-RDP zoning district under the Revised 1993 Zoning Ordinance at a maximum Floor Area Ratio (FAR) of 0.6 (up to 1.0 by Special Exception); 2) a Special Exception to allow for the expansion of an existing community or regional park use per Section 1-103(F)(2); 3) a Special Exception to allow for incidental structures greater than 840 square feet within the major floodplain per Section 4-1506(E); and 4) a Special Exception to increase the impervious area greater than 3% but no more than 10% within the major floodplain per Section 4-1506(F). These applications are subject to the Revised 1993 Zoning Ordinance, and the proposed uses are listed as Special Exceptions uses under Sections 1-103 and 4-1506.

The subject property is located partially within the Route 28 Taxing District, partially within the FOD (Floodplain Overlay District) – major floodplain, and partially within the AI (Airport Impact) Overlay District outside of but within one (1) mile of the Ldn 60 aircraft noise contours. The subject property is approximately 132.25 acres in size and located north of Harry Byrd Highway (Route 7), and on the east side of Bles Park Drive (Route 1052), at 44830 Bles Park Drive, Ashburn, Virginia, in the Algonkian Election District. The subject property is more particularly described as PIN: 038-26-8806. The area is governed by the policies of the Loudoun County 2019 General Plan (Suburban Policy Area (Suburban Neighborhood Place Type) which designate this area for predominantly residential uses arranged on medium-to-large lots at a recommended Floor Area Ratio (FAR) of up to 1.0.

Unless otherwise noted in the above notices, copies of the above-referenced amendments, applications, ordinances, and/or plans and related documents may be examined by request at the Loudoun County Government Center, Information Desk, 1st Floor, 1 Harrison Street, S.E., Leesburg, Virginia, from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, or call 703-777-0246 (option 5) to request hard copies or electronic copies, or electronically at www.loudoun.gov/lola. This link also provides an additional opportunity for public input on active applications. To arrange a time to view the file at the Loudoun County Government Center, please email dpz@loudoun.gov or call 703-777-0246, or you may view the file electronically at www.loudoun.gov/lola. For detailed instructions on how to access documents using LOLA, to request that documents be emailed to you, to receive physical copies of documents, or to arrange a time to view the file at the Loudoun County Government Center, please email DPZ@loudoun.gov or call 703-777-0246 (option 5). Additionally, documents may be viewed and downloaded electronically the week before the hearing at www.loudoun.gov/pc.

Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, members of the public are encouraged to view the public hearing electronically; however, the Board Room will be open for any members of the public who wish to attend in person with appropriate physical distancing. Planning Commission public hearings are available for viewing on television on Comcast Government Channel 23, Open Band Channel 40, and Verizon FiOS Channel 40, and are livestreamed at loudoun.gov/webcast. All members of the public will be heard as to their views pertinent to these matters. Citizens are encouraged to call in advance to sign up to speak at the public hearing. 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. 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: FOREST HAYES, CHAIRMAN LOUDOUN COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION 06/03 & 06/10/21

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PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE MIDDLEBURG PLANNING COMMISSION The Middleburg Planning Commission will hold a public hearing beginning at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, June 28, 2021 to hear public comments on the following: Special Use 21-01 Request of the Town of Middleburg for a special use permit for a front yard greater than 30 feet in the C-2 District at 10 West Marshall Street (PIN 538-27-9541).

The request is in conjunction with the new Town Hall project. The new building is proposed to be set back approximately 75½ feet from the Marshall Street right-of-way. The Zoning Ordinance provides for a maximum of 30 feet or such greater maximum front yard as may be approved with a special use permit.

The file for this application may be reviewed at the Town Office, 10 W. Marshall Street, Middleburg, Virginia 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.

06/10 & 06/17/21

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE

MIDDLEBURG HISTORIC DISTRICT REVIEW COMMITTEE The Middleburg Historic District Review Committee will hold a public hearing beginning at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, June 17, 2021 to hear public comments on the following:

Town of Leesburg Continues Water Valve Exercise and Maintenance Program Public Notification The Town of Leesburg is continuing a preventative maintenance program to protect the longevity and operation of the water system infrastructure and valves. This valve exercise program requires closing, then opening each main line valve and service line valves in specific distribution areas.

The purpose of the program is to exercise main line valves throughout the distribution system to assure reliable operation and maintain water quality. During this program, crews will exercise the valves by operating each valve through a full cycle and returning it to its normal position. Where valves are exercised, a fire hydrant will be flowed to ensure that the water in the main remains clear.

During the valve turning exercise, customers may experience some sediment or discolored water for a short period of time. Water is safe to drink and safe to use during this period. If this condition is noticed, we recommend running several cold water taps at full force for a period of 1-2 minutes. It may be necessary to repeat this process after 30 minutes. In addition, the closing and opening of valves may introduce air into water lines which can cause temporary erratic water flow. If this occurs, open your cold water tap until a clear steady flow of water is observed.

The valve exercising will occur June through November during the hours of 7 a.m. – 3 p.m., Monday through Friday. The Town regrets any inconvenience the maintenance program may cause. If you have any questions regarding our valve exercising program, or have any concerns about water quality, please call the Utilities Department at 703-737-7075. For after-hour emergencies, please call the Leesburg Police Department at 703-771-4500.

Certificate of Appropriateness 21-20 Request of the Town of Middleburg to construct a new Town Hall and demolish the existing Town Office building at 10 W. Marshall St. The hearing will take place at the Town Office, 10 W. Marshall Street, Middleburg, Virginia; the file for this application may be reviewed at there 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) 6875152 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.

05/27/21 06/10/21

TOWN OF ROUNDHILL, VIRGINIA

Proposed Planning, Zoning and Land Development Fees for Fiscal Year 2022 July 1, 2021 - June 30, 2022 (as authorized by Virginia Code §15.2-2241, §15.2-2242, and §15.2-2286)

06/10/21

Application Type

Deposit for Actual Costs

Rezoning, Subdivision, or Site Plan

$250 (50% increase)

Preliminary Plat

$1,500 (50% increase)

Preliminary Plat Revision

$375 (50% increase)

Final Plat

$1,125 (50% increase)

Construction Plans

$3,000 (50% increase)

Additional Submissions (applies to all plats & plans)

$1,125 (up to 100% increase)

Revisions to Approved Final Plat & Construction plans

$600 (50% increase)

Boundary Line Adjustment & Lot Consolidation Plats (single party)

$375 (50% increase)

Boundary Line Adjustment & Lot Consolidation Plats (two or more parties)

$750 (50% increase)

Other Plats (One Lot Waiver Plats, Easement plats, correction plats, etc.)

$750 (50% increase)

Site Plans

$3,000 (50% increase)

Additional Submissions (applies to all site plans)

$1,500 (up to 100% increase)

Revisions to approved site plan

$750 (50% increase)

Zoning Map Amendment (0 to 5 acres)

$3,000 (50% increase)

Zoning Map Amendment (5 to 10 acres)

$4,500 (50% increase)

Zoning Map Amendment (10 to 25 acres)

$9,000 (50% increase)

Zoning Map Amendment (25 to 100 acres)

$10,500 (50% increase)

Zoning Map Amendment (100 acres or more)

$12,000 (50% increase)

Proffer or Proffered Plan Amendment

$750 (50% increase)

Comprehensive Plan Amendment

$1,500 (50% increase)

Text Amendment

$2,250 (50% increase)

Special Exceptions

$900 (50% increase)

Variance (BZA)

$1,125 (50% increase)

Application Type

Fee Only

As-Built Submissions

$500 (100% increase)

The object of this suit is to: Grant Jerson Manuel Reyes-Flores adoption of step-daughter Genesis Starlin Reyes-Valderama.

Bond approval

$750 (100% increase)

Bond extension

$250 (100% increase)

It is ORDERED that Franklin Jonathan Velasquez-Estrada appear at the above-named court and protect his interests on or before July 16, 2021 at 2:00 p.m.

Bond reduction

$750 (100% increase)

Bond release

$750 (100% increase)

TOWN OF LEESBURG NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER ONE-YEAR EXTENSION OF EXISTING CABLE FRANCHISE WITH VERIZON VIRGINIA, LLC. In accordance with Code of Virginia of 1950, as amended, sections 15.2-1102 and 15.2-1427 the Leesburg Town Council will hold a public hearing on: Tuesday, June 22, 2021, at 7:00 P.M. in the Council Chambers of Town Hall, 25 West Market Street, Leesburg, VA to consider extending the existing cable franchise with Verizon Virginia, LLC. for a period of one year to allow time for the parties to conduct the franchise renewal process.

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.

06/10 & 06/17/21

ORDER OF PUBLICATION

COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA VA. CODE §§ 1-211.1; 8.01-316, -317, 20-104 LOUDOUN COUNTY CIRCUIT COURT 18 East Market St, Leesburg, VA 20176 Commonwealth of Virginia, in re

Case No. CA-19-69

Jerson Manuel Reyes-Flores, Plaintiff VS. Franklin Jonathan Velasquez-Estrada, Defendant

05/11/21, Honorable Jeanette A. Irby

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

All unclaimed bicycles will be handled according to Chapter 228.04 of the Codified Ordinances of Loudoun County.

Description

Case Number

Recovery Date

Recovery Location

Phone Number

Red 20” Ignighter bicycle

SO210008701

5/31/2021

11 Crescent Court Sterling, VA

703-777-0610 06/10 & 06/17/21

ORDER OF PUBLICATION

ORDER OF PUBLICATION

Case No.:

Case No.:

COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA VA. CODE § 8.01-316

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COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA VA. CODE § 8.01-316

Loudoun Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court Commonwealth of Virginia, in re Anthony Rodriguez Castro

Loudoun Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court

Loudoun County Department of Family Services /v.

Carlos Barnica, putative father

Commonwealth of Virginia, in re Isaac William McClure Loudoun County Department of Family Services /v.

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The object of this suit is hold a permanency planning hearing and review of foster care plan with goal of adoption, pursuant to Virginia Code §§ 16.1-282.1 and 16.1-281 for Isaac William McClure and Petition for Termination of Parental Rights of Stephanie McClure, mother, Edwin Ernesto Ortiz, putative father, and Unknown father, pursuant to Virginia Code §16.1-283 for Isaac William McClure.

Stephanie McClure, mother, Edwin Ernesto Ortiz, putative father, and Unknown father are hereby notified that failure to appear on the hereinafter noticed date and time may result in the entry of an Order approving a permanency goal of adoption as well as the termination of their residual parental rights with respect to Isaac William McClure. Stephanie1McClure, NHLEmployerCard2.pdf 9/3/19 mother, Edwin Ernesto Ortiz, putative father, and Unknown father are hereby further notified that if their residual parental rights are terminated, they will no longer have any legal rights with respect to said minor child, including, but not limited to, the right to visit Isaac William McClure; any authority with respect to the care and supervision of Isaac William McClure; or the right to make health related decisions or determine the religious affiliation of Isaac William McClure. Further, Stephanie McClure, mother, Edwin Ernesto Ortiz, putative father, and Unknown father will have no legal and /or financial obligations with respect to Isaac William McClure, and the Department of Family Services of Loudoun County, Virginia may be granted the authority to place Isaac William McClure for adoption and consent to the adoption of Isaac William McClure.

It is ORDERED that the defendants Stephanie McClure, mother; Edwin Ernesto Ortiz, putative father; and Unknown father appear at the above-named Court and protect his or her interests on or before July 20, 2021 at 2:00 pm.

06/10, 06/17, 06/24 & 07/01/21

JJ045042-01-00

hold an adjudicatory hearing pursuant to Virginia Code § 16.1-252 for Anthony Rodriguez Castro on June 16, 2021 at 3:00 pm and, hold a dispositional hearing for review of initial Foster Care Plan pursuant to Virginia Code §§ 16.1-278.2 and 16.1-281 for Anthony Rodriguez Castro on July 20, 2021 at 11:00 am..

It is ORDERED that the defendant Carlos Barnica, putative father appear at the abovenamed Court to protect his interests on or before June 16, 2021 at 3:00 pm (Adjudication) and July 20, 2021 at 11:00 am (Disposition).

05/27, 06/03 & 06/10/21

The above establishment is applying to the VIRGINIA AlCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL (ABC) AUTHORITY for a Wine & Beer On & Off Premise and Keg & Mixed Beverages on Premises licenses to sell or manufacture alcoholic beverages.

Laura Moldowan, Adm estate of Luisa Pedemonte, Sole Member of Tanialuisa LLC 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.

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Seizure of One Chicken (rooster) In accordance with the authority set forth in §3.2-6569 of the Code of Virginia, Monday, June 7, 2021, the Loudoun County Department of Animal Services seized one, approximately 8 month old, male, white with brown speckles, chicken that was found abandoned at 35644 Appalachian Trail Lane, Round Hill, VA. 20141. A hearing to determine whether chicken has been abandoned, cruelly treated or has not been provided with adequate care will be held on Wednesday, June 16, 2021 at 10:00AM in the General District Court of Loudoun County, located at 18 E. Market Street, Leesburg, Virginia 20176.

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Opinion Back to the Core Work Over the next two weeks, members of the Class of 2021 will walk across the stage in their high school stadium, receive their diplomas, shake hands (or bump elbows) with their principals, and walk off toward adulthood.

It might be the only normal thing they’ve gotten to do all year.

To reach this point, they faced unimagined challenges and missed out on untold opportunities. They demonstrated remarkable resiliency and battled through flurries of frustrations. It may be years before we are fully able to assess the educational impact the pandemic has taken.

This week, the School Board chairwoman described this period as “the worst 15 months ever.”

To the extent students experienced periods of normalcy in their classrooms at all, credit is due to the work over the past six months of Interim Superintendent Scott A. Ziegler, who moved the paralyzed division leadership from focusing on all the reasons students shouldn’t be in school to successfully finding ways they safely could. Although that return was too slow for some families, and too fast for others, School Board members pointed to those efforts as a chief reason that he earned their trust and their votes to keep him in the job going forward.

He has inherited other high-profile challenges, as well, as activists seek to keep the division on the frontlines of the culture wars. While working to steer the district through challenging equity conversations—some mandated by the state legislature and the Attorney General’s Office—Ziegler this week attempted to return the focus to the core work building an exceptional school system.

As his predecessor was charged with achieving universal full-day kindergarten and standing up the long-planned Academies of Loudoun, Ziegler presented his own wish list. He laid out a vision of providing specialized career academies at high schools, starting this month with a proposal for a health and medical sciences academy; launching International Baccalaureate programs; reactivating agricultural education; providing more ROTC opportunities; expanding AVID and honors programs at middle schools, and adding foreign language options at the younger grades.

While it is yet to be seen whether his appeal for students, parents, staff members, and critics to communicate with grace, flexibility and with patience as they tackle difficult challenges can win out amid the heated rhetoric of recent debates, a return to talks over how best to expand educational opportunities for Loudoun’s children will be a welcome change indeed. n Norman K. Styer, Publisher and Editor nstyer@loudounnow.com

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LETTERS to the Editor Stand Up Editor: I was reading your article about the school board’s Pride proclamation vote.

The description of “a typically routine vote on a ceremonial proclamation passed by only one vote Tuesday night” is false.

This vote was only “typical” in 2020.

Every other year it did not pass, or offensive comments were written on the document, or it wasn’t even allowed to be brought forward.

Do not frame Loudoun County as an LGBTQIA+ affirming place to live or visit. It is not. So many of us have stories about being verbally harassed in public or worse.

I spent two years in the School Board room listening to stories of brave students asking to be included instead of denying their pronouns or who they love.

Then I spent two years on the Equity Committee saying we need to do a better job educating the community at large why we need equity for all students. And that we need to educate everyone about LGBTQIA+ people. There are so many

lies being thrown around because we are fighting for the Equality Act nationally.

Kids are afraid to come out and some who do, get kicked out of their homes.

That is child abuse.

I do not need to tell you about the transphobia taking place in this country because Loudoun Now enables it by reporting in a very biased manner.

Sometimes we need to see positive stories of Pride instead of all the controversy and hate.

We need all allies to stand up and show their pride.

We have all failed to educate our community in Loudoun County about the validity and equality of LGBTQIA+ people. The rhetoric around trans students is hurtful, harmful, and offensive.

The fear of transphobic people is unjustified and unacceptable. It is not up to you to judge me with your religion and misconceptions.

I need you to show your pride this month. It can no longer be acceptable to LETTERS TO THE EDITOR continues on page 37

Correction The June 3 article “Democrats to Finalize State Ticket in Tuesday’s Primary” incorrectly stated Del. Dave A. LaRock (R-33) is the last Loudoun Republican in the General Assembly. It should have read last Loudoun Republican in the House of Delegates; Republican state Senator Jill Holtzman Vogel (R-27) represents part of southwestern Loudoun. Loudoun Now regrets the error.

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question the dignity of trans lives. We need radical acceptance. We need to trust people to know themselves better than how we view them. We must move beyond the gender binary and wondering what’s in someone’s pants. The generation I am raising will not tolerate gender norms.

But I fear whom we might lose between now and then.

If you are LGBTQIA+ or an ally, I love you. Everyone else needs to get on board because my existence is not up for debate.

Pride is not just a capitalist opportunity. It is a time to show your love and support for queer people. Whatever Pride gear you buy, make sure it supports a good cause. We need Pride sections because we still have to fight to go to the bathroom in school. Those rainbows in Target might be the only signs of Pride some kids see in their community. Not every town has a Pride Parade, Loudoun doesn’t.

But we can festoon Loudoun in Rainbows. Be #LoudounProud.

If you have an independently owned business in Virginia and are a welcoming place to work and do business with, please join Equality Means Business.

Please email LCPS at lcsb@lcps.org and tell them you support trans and gender non-binary youth, Tell them you support 8040. Trans and gender non-conforming youth are not going to hurt your kids. The reality is they are hurting. They deserve the same privacy as your children. Let go of your fear and practice radical acceptance.

Tell the school board the vote for the Pride Proclamation should have been unanimous.

— Charlotte McConnell, Sterling

Get This Right Editor: Recently, the Loudoun County Board of Supervisors committed to meaningful collective bargaining for its essential workforce by delaying the final vote on an ordinance.

This decision allows time for county electeds, staff, and essential workers to develop a more comprehensive set of rights that ensures great jobs for Loudoun employees and even stronger public services for the community.

Loudoun county employees are coming together in our union, SEIU Virginia 512, to win a real voice on the job and the right to improve working conditions and services. To achieve this, we need to pass a meaningful collective bargaining ordinance in June that truly protects Loudoun’s county’s essential workers and doesn’t just maintain the status quo.

Since 2004, I have worked in the Department of Family Services. Every day, I support families navigating the various systems of our department, whether it is Child Protective Services, Foster Care, Housing or Benefits. The work isn’t easy—I witness horrible, abusive situations. I facilitate difficult meetings and I support families in their most challenging moments.

With 40 years of work experience across two counties in Northern Virginia, much of it as a program manager, I’ve seen what happens when we overwork, underpay, and unfairly reprimand workers. Meaningful collective bargaining is the only real way to support employees.

It’s long overdue. As a tax-paying resident of Loudoun, I know that collective bargaining means strengthening the services and resources that directly benefit us— the community, the residents.

Giving county employees a say in the decisions that affect their daily lives is

important for all county residents. There are two sides to every issue. Understanding the employee’s perspective is an important part of the discussion concerning workplace issues. Those that argue against the idea of collective bargaining won’t tell you about the talented employees that are lost because of poor management. They won’t tell you about the drain of experienced staff who cannot live in the county because they don’t get paid enough or the fact that they leave to go to a neighboring county that pays a far better wage for the same job. They won’t tell you about situations where staff are afraid to speak up about unjust conditions.

Loudoun County has some of the most amazing, dedicated workers. We love our jobs despite how hard they can be. We are always there for our clients, even when our own needs are not getting met.

It’s clear that the board wants to do right by its essential workforce and make our community a wonderful place for all families. I appreciate that the board is working with us, the members of SEIU Virginia 512, and IAFF 3756, to make this happen. County workers need a strong voice to bargain over our wages, benefits, and working conditions. If Loudoun County truly wants to support, respect and protect its employees, then they must not settle for anything less than meaningful collective bargaining rights.

Together we can make Loudoun a leader for working families in this commonwealth.

— Chris Volz, Sterling

Hooray Editor: Three cheers to the many citizens who are fighting against the corruption of the original Three R’s by the Democrats on the Loudoun County School Board.

As the School Board’s Democrats are trying to replace the original Three R’s—reading, ‘riting and ‘rithmetic— with a new set of Three Rs—radicalism, race-baiting and retaliation—it’s heartening to see many citizens stepping up and fighting back.

Bravo to the leaders of the 10th District Republican Committee, the Loudoun County Republican Committee, and the Loudoun County Republican Women’s Club for exposing to the public the Loudoun School Board’s efforts to “close our schools, eliminate class rank and advanced diplomas, lower math requirements, introduce quotas into the Academies of Loudoun admissions process, reduce access to certain books while providing students with sexually explicit content, and implement divisive Critical Race Theory-based curriculum into our schools.”

Well done to Loudoun teacher “Tanner” Cross for suing the school Democrats for their violation of his First Amendment right to free speech and his right to express his religious beliefs.

Hip, Hip, Hooray to Leesburg’s Cornerstone Chapel Pastor Gary Hamrick, who spoke out against the School Board’s unconstitutional retaliation against Mr. Cross.

Congratulations also to all the other citizens who initiated the political recall process, and/or signed the petition, to recall these Democrats.

Let’s hope that the recall, removal from office, and replacement of these School Board officials will eventually lead to the restoration of reading, ‘riting, and ‘rithmetic and to the end of the radicalism, race-baiting, and retaliation.

— Mike Panchura, Sterling

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Graduation continued from page 3 cially the limit on guests, but are grateful for the semi-normal graduation proceedings.

“Some of my family is flying out to come see me graduate, meaning I have to pick between them who I would rather see me graduate,” Woodgrove senior Lindsay Bergman said. “That’s kind of become an issue because my brother-in-law thinks I hate him and is mad that I’m not having him go, but it’s him or my brother, you know what I mean?”

“I feel sad because I would love if more of my family could come and watch me graduate, so it really limits a lot of family things that someone may have been able to experience before COVID, and the other guidelines really just make graduation not really seem like a real graduation,” John Champe High School senior Kayla Huycke said. “I feel that with a real gradu-

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Here is the 2021 graduation schedule: Potomac Falls High School Wednesday, June 9, 7 p.m.

Freedom High School Saturday, June 12, 7 p.m.

Woodgrove High School Thursday, June 17, 8 a.m.

Broad Run High School Thursday, June 10, 7 p.m.

Tuscarora High School Wednesday, June 16, 9 a.m.

Independence High School Thursday, June 17, 9 a.m.

Stone Bridge High School Friday, June 11, 7 p.m.

John Champe High School Wednesday, June 16, 2 p.m.

Briar Woods High School Thursday, June 17, 2 p.m.

Park View High School Saturday, June 12, 8:30 a.m.

Heritage High School Wednesday, June 16, 7 p.m.

Dominion High School Thursday, June 17, 2 p.m.

Loudoun Valley High School Saturday, June 12, 9 a.m.

Loudoun County High School Thursday, June 17, 8 a.m.

Rock Ridge High School Thursday, June 17, 6 p.m.

Riverside High School Thursday, June 17, 8 a.m.

ation, you can have more people that you feel have supported you through this journey see you accomplish something huge and with the limits we have, that can’t really happen.”

Saanvi Kancherla, a senior at Briar

Woods High School, said that, while she understands why the limitations are in place, she wishes she could bring all of her family to her graduation.

“I’m glad that they’re trying to do the best with current circumstances. It defi-

nitely sucks, but they’re trying.” n Karen Xu is a senior at Freedom High School and completed her Senior Capstone Project at Loudoun Now.

New superintendent continued from page 1 “We had facts, we had figures, we went back and forth, but we could not make a decision, until you stepped in. Not only stepping up to be interim superintendent, but making a profound decision that impacted the lives of our students,” Jeff Morse (Dulles) told Ziegler.

Harris Mahedavi (Ashburn) echoed that sentiment.

“I’ve seen him come into this role, save us, open up Loudoun County. I’m looking forward to his leadership,” Mahedavi said.

John Beatty (Catoctin) pointed to an example of Ziegler’s problem-solving. In January, he recommended buying desk shields to reduce COVID transmission in classrooms.

“I appreciated that you were trying something. Just that you tried something.

It was a small thing, but that is just one of many things you bring to the position,” Beatty said.

While dealing with the pandemic would typically be a career-defining challenge for most people, Ziegler’s biggest challenges may still be ahead of him. County parents remain at odds about cultural issues, including the School Board’s equity work.

“After almost six months on the job, Dr. Ziegler has shown us what it means to be a strong leader in communication, tough decision-making, and providing empa-

“After almost six months on the job, Dr. Ziegler has shown us what it means to be a strong leader in communication, tough decision-making, and providing empathetic and respectful learning environment for all— the mission of LCPS.” — Beth Barts

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Newly appointed Loudoun County Public Schools Superintendent Scott Ziegler.

thetic and respectful learning environment for all—the mission of LCPS,” said Beth Barts (Leesburg).

“To our community, I thank you. I have heard your feedback loud and clear. I will continue to keep that communication going,” Ziegler said.

Ziegler said he had three goals when he took over in the interim role: to return students to in-person learning, to improve communications with the staff and parents, and to amplify student voices.

“We have been successful, if not perfect

in all of those,” he said.

He expressed optimism to the community, saying that the coronavirus crisis is nearly over. He praised teachers and students for overcoming the challenges presented over the past year, while acknowledging that there is still much work to be done.

“Our students are hurting. They are experiencing racism and hatred in our buildings, and we need to take steps to mitigate that,” he said.

He also pointed to several of his initia-

tives to help students return to normalcy after the pandemic, including a student mental health task force, that was created last week.

Ziegler came to the school division in 2019 to take the top HR position. He began his career teaching special education at Portsmouth Public Schools in 1992. He went on to become an assistant principal within the Portsmouth school division.

He holds a doctorate of education from Northwest Nazarene University and is the 11th superintendent in the 104-year history of the school division history. n

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Tanner Cross continued from page 1 The decision also noted that the school system went beyond a normal suspension by also restricting his access to all Loudoun County Public Schools properties, which would include the administration building where the School Board meets. Plowman repeatedly described the action as a “retaliatory suspension” and described decision to announce the suspension in an email sent to the Leesburg Elementary School community as “unnecessary and vindictive.”

The school system was ordered to reinstate Cross to his previous position, a P.E. teacher at Leesburg Elementary School, with the injunction remaining in force until a trial or the end of the year.

That trial on Cross’s suspension is not yet scheduled.

Cross was suspended two days after saying at a School Board meeting that, for religious reasons, he would not abide by state-mandated protections for transgender students by not using transgender students’ preferred pronouns. He sued, represented by the Alliance Defending Freedom, a Christian nonprofit headed by Michael Farris, who is also a founder of the Home School Legal Defense Association and Patrick Henry College in Purcellville.

In a June 4 emergency hearing to argue for temporary injunction, ADF Attorney Tyson Langhofer said Cross had been re-

Primary continued from page 3 After backing out of a talked-about run for the governor’s office, Herring is seeking an historic third term.

Herring is the first Virginia Attorney General to serve two terms since Mary Sue Terry, who resigned in January 1993 to run for governor. If elected a third time, he would be the first person to be elected to Virginia Attorney General for a third term in 76 years, since Abram Penn Staples won his third election in 1945. Staples left the office in 1947 after the General Assembly elected him to the state Supreme Court.

In the General Assembly, Loudouners have backed a challenger to incumbent Del. Ibraheem S. Samirah (D-86), Irene Shin. Absentee ballots and the two 86th District precincts in Loudoun delivered Shin 53.2% of their vote, 304 votes.

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taliated against by the school system for expressing his views to elected officials as a private citizen at a School Board meeting.

“This case is about what makes democracy possible,” Langhofer told the court.

And, he said, if the school system was allowed to suspend teachers because of the complaints of a few families of students, “it would eviscerate the rights of teachers.”

“It’s a very dangerous road you don’t want to go down,” Langhofer said, adding that other teachers have already said they now feel they cannot express their views for fear of retaliation. He likened the suspension to a “heckler’s veto,” a concept in constitutional law in which the government unconstitutionally suppresses free speech because of the possibility of a violent reaction by hecklers.

“If the defendant’s position is correct, five families could get any teacher fired across the county,” Langhofer said.

Attorney Stacy Haney, representing the school system, argued that Cross was suspended not because of his statements, but because he expressed an intention not to follow school policy and state law, and because of disruptions at the school after his speech at the School Board. While the School Board was gathering feedback on proposed policies protecting students from discrimination based on gender identity, she pointed out, there is no option for the local School Board not to adopt those policies—they are required by a state law passed in 2020.

Declarations filed by Leesburg Elebent Kathleen J. Murphy (D-34) over her primary challenger Jennifer M. Adeli, delivering 73% of the Loudoun vote, 1,279 votes, in that district.

Across their districts, Murphy won comfortably with 74.5% of the vote. But Samirah suffered a narrow defeat, with 48.3% of the vote, 3,185 votes, to challenger Irene Shin’s 51.7%, 3,415 votes.

Although Republicans are holding primary elections for House of Delegates seats today, there are no races in Loudoun.

Republicans have already selected Glenn Youngkin as their candidate for governor, Winsome Sears for lieutenant governor and Virginia Beach Del. Jason Miyares (R82) for attorney general at a convention in May. The statewide ballot count continued at press time, although McAuliffe, Herring and Ayala were all already considered the winners. Outside his hometown of Loudoun, Herring’s lead was slimmer.

Across the state, with 2572 of 2584 precincts reporting, he has captured 55.9% of votes compared to challenger Del. Jerrauld

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“When the school suspended me, they were sending a message to me and other teachers: they will punish teachers who speak out.”

— Tanner Cross mentary School Principal Shawn Lacey, Interim Assistant Superintendent Lucia Sebastian and Interim Superintendent Scott Ziegler, the school system argued Cross’s speech had caused a disruption in part because five families had written to the school to request their children have no contact with him, as well as pointing to higher suicide rates and mental health problems among transgender students whose gender identity is not affirmed.

They argued Cross was suspended not because of his stated religious beliefs, which he had also previously expressed to the School Board by email, but after a day of disruption at the school.

“The School Board has an interest, and it is a compelling one, to protect all students from harassment and discrimination” and to foster an inclusive learning environment, Haney said.

After the court hearing, Cross and his

attorneys rallied to support him at Cornerstone Chapel.

“When the school suspended me, they were sending a message to me and other teachers: they will punish teachers who speak out,” Cross said. “But I know this: LCPS should not require me to violate my conscience and lie to my students, and I care too much for my students to lie to them.”

“Nobody should be punished for expressing concern about a proposed government policy, especially when the government invites comment on that policy. For that reason, we are pleased at the court’s decision to halt Loudoun County Public Schools’ retaliation against Tanner Cross while his lawsuit continues,” ADF CEO Michael Farris stated in a press release after the decision. “Educators are just like everybody else—they have ideas and opinions that they should be free to express. Advocating for solutions they believe in should not cost them their jobs.

School officials singled out his speech, offered in his private capacity at a public meeting, as ‘disruptive’ and then suspended him for speaking his mind. That’s neither legal nor constitutional. Dozens of other teachers have shared their beliefs on various policies without retaliation; Tanner deserves to be treated with the same respect.”

A Loudoun County Public Schools spokesperson declined to comment on the ruling. n

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Terry McAuliffe speaks at the creation of a park around the historic Goose Creek Bridge in 2017, during his last term as governor.

C. “Jay” Jones (D-98) of Norfolk, who has pulled in 44.1% according to unofficial results from the state Department of Elections. Ayala has a slightly larger margin over the next challenger, with 37.4% of the

vote to runner-up S. “Sam” Rasoul’s 24.2% in a seven-way race. And McAuliffe won handily, pulling in 61.8% of the vote in a five-way race. The next contender, Jennifer D. Carroll Foy, had picked up 20.2% n

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