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With the number of new cases of COVID-19 increasing in Loudoun County, the Health Department is making a renewed push for vaccinations. According to a statement issued Monday, the rise in cases and the testing positivity rate are directly attributable to the spread of the more contagious coronavirus Delta variant in unvaccinated individuals. That follows trends being seen throughout the commonwealth and the country. “The number of cases is clearly headed in the wrong direction,” Loudoun County Health Director Dr. David Goodfriend stated. “While we have made great progress in vaccinating our residents, the only way we will bring the pandemic to an end is for everyone who is eligible for the vaccine to get vaccinated as soon as possible.” Loudoun County now is averaging about 30 cases per day, up from about four cases per day in June. At the same time, Loudoun’s percent testing positivity rate has increased from less than 1% to over 3% during the past few weeks. The vast majority of newly infected people are unvaccinated and include individuals in all age groups, according to the statement. While the school division has not yet announced a mask policy for this coming fall, the state departments of Health and Education issued new guidelines last week, strongly encouraging mask requirements for elementary school students, teachers, and staff, until children under 12 are eligible to receive vaccinations. The recommendation for middle and high schools is that,
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Loudoun County Animal Services Director Nina Stively and her dog Whistlepig stand in front of the department’s new facility in Leesburg, which will host a ribbon cutting and grand opening beginning Friday, July 30.
A Fur-st of Its Kind Loudoun Unveils New Animal Shelter
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On Friday, July 30, Loudoun County will cut the ribbon on its new animal shelter and Loudoun County Animal Services headquarters, a facility that will be the first of its kind in the country. The department has already moved its
operation out of the old shelter near Waterford, which was designed by the Humane Society as a training facility, then gifted to the county when those plans didn’t pan out. The new facility, next to Philip A. Bolen Memorial Park off Crosstrail Boulevard, is the first in the country to meet the Association of Shelter Veterinarians’ exacting standards for shelter design—standards the
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Supervisors Seek to Rework Cluster Zoning BY RENSS GREENE rgreene@loudounnow.com
Cluster zoning, which in Loudoun allows developers to build more houses on a plot of land than under a conventional grid-lot pattern, was intended as a way to protect more rural land as it develops. But more recently, conservation groups and others have expressed concern that it can do the opposite—clustering houses on the most arable land and conserving only land undesirable for farming. Both farmers and homebuilders want to use the same soil—the same soil that makes the best farmland also percolates well for septic systems. Loudoun County staff members, at county supervisors’ direction, are working to update the cluster zoning regulations to try to restore them to their original purpose: protecting western Loudoun’s agricultural roots, figuratively and literally. “Currently, when lots are clustered, what we’re seeing is, the houses go on the prime agricultural soils, and everything else is just left but prime soils are gone,” Supervisor Tony R. Buffington (R-Blue Ridge) said during a July 21 Transportation and Land Use Committee. “And so
once a house goes on the prime soils and the prime soils can’t be farmed any more, it’s extremely unlikely that that house is going to be turned back into a cornfield.” When a cluster-zoned subdivision is laid out, the rest of the land is put into a “rural economy lot.” “When the subdivisions are done, the cluster subdivisions are laid out, the rural economy lots are put into an area that don’t have soils that support agriculture,” said Zoning Administrator Mark Stultz. “Then you have people coming in purchasing those lots, since they’re called ‘rural economy’ thinking they can do that.” The work has also raised concerns among some farmers, who worry pushing development onto less-desirable land would reduce the value of their land overall, making it harder for them to get loans they need to stay in business. Others have worried reducing land value could also make it less feasible to put that land under conservation easement, a permanent protection against development. County staff members told supervisors they have conducted 10 virtual outreach sessions, with approximately 129 participants, and collected more than 300 comments. They’ve also reached out to groups ranging from the Northern Vir-
ginia Building Industry Association and Dulles Area Association of Realtors to the Piedmont Environmental Council and Loudoun County Equine Alliance. At their outreach sessions, county staff members gathered a range of suggestions, such as prohibiting HOA restrictions which can forbid farming, reviewing county zoning for appropriate uses for that land, meeting with developers earlier in the process, and requiring preserving at least 80% of prime soils when laying out clustered developments. Supervisors and the staff at that committee meeting noted, however, that while many different changes to regulations are on the table, reducing overall development density is not, nor is deleting cluster zoning altogether. “We do not want to put the regulations in place so that they are so strict that someone can’t develop their property,” said Planning and Zoning Director Alaina Ray. “That is not the intent behind this.” “Loudoun has a rich history of farming, we have a lot of farmers that want to farm, and the farms and open spaces in western Loudoun County is a lot of what attracts people to Loudoun County,” Buffington said. n
County supervisors are moving ahead with a partnership and grant application that could bring broadband internet to many of Loudoun’s long-unserved homes. The board voted unanimously Tuesday, July 20 to dedicate $12.4 million as matching funding for an overall $72 million project to offer broadband to approximately 8,800 homes. The county’s portion of that funding comes from federal American Rescue Plan Act funding allocated to Loudoun, and the vote was hoped to give the county the best chance of winning a $17.7 million Virginia Telecommunications Initiative grant toward that project. The grant application brings together All Points Broadband, Dominion Energy Virginia, and the Northern Virginia Electric Cooperative to run fiber optic cable along power lines to reach broad swaths of western Loudoun. They would charge customers $199 to install broadband up to 500 feet away, with a monthly fee of $79.99 for 100 Mbps upload and download speed. The project is hoped to begin in the summer of next year and take two years to complete. The county expects announcements from the state on grant applications in late December. Western Loudoun Supervisors Caleb A. Kershner (R-Catoctin) and Tony R. Buffington (R-Blue Ridge) thanked their colleagues for the support for the project. County Chair Phyllis J. Randall (D-At Large) agreed that the COVID-19 pandemic illustrated that broadband is not a luxury, but a necessary utility, as did Jimmy Carr, the CEO of All Points Broadband, and former FCC Chairman Ajit Pai, who joined the All Points board after a major investment from Searchlight Capital Partners, where BROADBAND INVESTEMENT continues on page 21
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Virginia Village Redevelopment Plans Head to Planning Commission BY KARA C. RODRIGUEZ krodriguez@loudounnow.com
Virginia Village owner Brian Cullen is well aware that his proposed redevelopment of the shopping center off Catoctin Circle and South King Street is a pioneering project of sorts to test out the Crescent Design District regulations. “What we’re trying to demonstrate is how [the regulations] can be used,” he said. “There hasn’t been a case done yet to use the Crescent District the way it was intended.” When the Crescent Design District was created in the early 2000s, with the accompanying zoning regulations adopted in 2013, the vision of town leaders and the planning staff was to create an urban, walkable environment, reminiscent of the nearby historic district. Form-based code zoning, which differs from traditional zoning in that it focuses on building form and site design rather than uses, was used in its development. The Crescent District encompasses approximately 428 acres and 215 parcels in an area generally along East Market Street, Catoctin Circle and South King Street north and west of the Leesburg Bypass. But the changes have produced few results for Leesburg, as developers have
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often lamented that the regulations were confusing, cumbersome and an obstacle to development in the district, and thus new development or redevelopment in the area has been rare. Cullen hopes his application will be a realization of what the Town Council dreamed up years ago. “What we did was look at what they gave us, what is the Crescent District’s in-
tent, and the [zoning] ordinance as well. First and foremost I hope they live by their documents. We expect to have some back and forth on different things, but I think that we’re in the bullseye of what they asked for in the Crescent Design District,” he said. What Cullen has proposed has only changed slightly since he first submitted his concept to town staff in 2019. The application calls for a rezoning of the 18.48-acre
development to allow for high-density residential development along with commercial uses. It envisions 643 residential units, a combination of townhouses, two-overtwo units and multifamily units, with the latter comprising the majority of the units, at a total of 562. Cullen said those units will be predominantly studio and one-bedroom apartments, a rarity in such proximity to the historic downtown. Up to 175,000 square feet of commercial uses, including office, retail and other uses is also proposed in the application. In addition to the rezoning, Cullen also is seeking approval of a Town Plan amendment to make changes to the Crescent District Land Use Policy Map to take into account the proposed residential development on the property. The proposed development also includes green space, including passive recreation areas and a pedestrian bridge connecting the development to nearby Raflo Park along Harrison Street. The biggest changes along the plan review way have come with the orientation of proposed townhouses and two-over-twos on the property. “Staff really wanted the orientation different than what we were using. In the end, I think they were right. We probably lost eight to 10 units, but the orientation actualVIRGINIA VILLAGE continues on page 8
An Ethical Challenge? Proposed New Policy Languishes at Town Council BY KARA C. RODRIGUEZ
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The Leesburg Town Council appears no closer now to adopting revisions to its ethics policy than it did two years ago when it started the process. In addition to several rounds of changes and debates, the ethics policy has now been through three different town attorneys and two different Town Councils. The council first directed then-Town Attorney Barbara Notar to prepare revisions to the council’s ethics policy in September 2019, with the initial goal of ensuring the policy complied with state law and included a code of conduct and disciplinary process, according to a staff report. The Town Council first adopted an ethics policy 25 years ago, and revised the policy in 2004 and 2009, meaning it’s been 12 years since the last update. Council members initially postponed consideration of a revised ethics policy following Notar’s separation from the town in early 2020, and then to give new Town Attorney Christopher Spera, who joined the town staff last August, time to write up his
proposed changes to the document. Martin Crim served as interim town attorney for Leesburg between Notar’s departure and Spera’s hiring. Then late last year, a council majority determined it was best to wait until the new council was seated Jan. 1. But things have not gone much faster since 2021 began. Spera presented his proposed changes to the council in early February. He recommended the council include in its revised document both a conduct and decorum policy, and a disciplinary process. He said those elements are relatively common among other jurisdictions. Language in the conduct and decorum portion of the policy includes guidelines regarding the council’s conduct with each other, with town staff, and with the public during public meetings. The proposed disciplinary process states that a council member may be disciplined when his or her conduct does not comply with the ethics, conduct or decorum policies outlined in the document. A motion at a public meeting and majority vote of the council is needed to move that process along. Disciplinary action can include pub-
lic reprimand or censure, removal from a committee, or suspension for a number of meetings, the policy stated. Council members may also be disciplined during a meeting, and even removed from the meeting, for repeated and continuous disruption. That action would follow two warnings regarding their conduct by the chair, most likely the mayor, and again would need to be approved with a motion and majority vote of the council. A vote to consider the revised ethics policy was set for the council’s March 9 meeting, following another work session on the subject the previous evening. However, the council voted to table consideration of the policy until its June 8 meeting. That would be postponed yet again to the council’s most recent business meeting July 13, since not all members of the council were present for the June 8 meeting. Yet, when the resolution came back before the council July 13, no council member offered a second to Councilman Neil Steinberg’s motion to accept the changes. The lack of action even took Steinberg by surprise. “I have no idea of the thinking of the
other council members, [and] why no one even chose to second it, even for discussion,” he said. Of the proposed policy, Steinberg said, “It’s a fairly straightforward thing. It doesn’t contain any language that entraps anybody.” Some of his council colleagues beg to differ. Mayor Kelly Burk said the policy is “just not ready yet.” She cited concerns with the conflict of interest language in the policy not being strong enough, and confusing wording on what was permitted with a council member’s social media use and what was not, in particular pertaining to a council member’s official page, or their personal one. “I would like to see us pass something that is more defined than what we have before us at this point,” she said. Councilwoman Suzanne Fox also said she believed more work needed to be done. Some of the provisions outlined in the policy, she said, have little to do with ethics and more to do with standards of professionalism and good behavior. “A proper ethics policy should be enETHICS POLICY continues on page 8
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School Board Recall Effort Nears Signature Thresholds HAYLEY MILON BOUR hbour@loudounnow.com
As conservative group Fight for Schools edges closer to its signature collecting goal to recall six Loudoun School Board members, an effort by activists in neighboring Fairfax County reached its community support threshold, as The Open FCPS Coalition submitted its first recall petition to a circuit court last Monday. The fate of Fairfax County School Board member Elaine Tholen (Dranesville) will depend on whether a judge will review the 5,000-signature petition, and advance the case to a trial to possibly remove Tholen from office. There, signatures were collected by the Open Schools Coalition. In Loudoun, Fight for Schools reported on Monday having 97 percent of signatures needed to file a petition to remove Ian Serotkin (Blue Ridge). The group did
Education not provide an update on the petition to remove Beth Barts (Leesburg); two weeks ago the group reported collecting 93 percent of needed signatures. While the Fairfax recall effort was spurred by the School Board’s handling of opening schools during the pandemic, the Loudoun effort began as a response to School Board members’ participation in private Facebook groups where parents opposed to Critical Race Theory in schools were identified. At a press conference in June, Ian Prior, executive director of Fight for Schools, said the group’s attention would focus on collecting signatures to remove Barts, dubbing it “Operation Finish the Job.” Barts has been a main target of Fight for Schools. Ahead of the June 22 School
Board meeting, the group drove a billboard bus around a large crowd calling for her removal. Volunteers have been door-knocking throughout Leesburg in hopes of drumming up support. A petition to remove an elected official must have signatures equal to 10% of the number of votes cast in the last election for that office, from voters living in that officer’s jurisdiction. Once a petition reaches that threshold, it is submitted to the Circuit Court. At that point, the petitioners are no longer involved in the case; they do not present evidence or testify against the official, although Fight for Schools may attempt to submit evidence for review. The Commonwealth’s Attorney may launch an investigation into the official’s actions or alleged wrongdoing, and then decide whether to prosecute the case. The most recent attempt to remove a Loudoun elected official was the 2014 effort to recall then-Supervisor Eugene Del-
gaudio over his alleged misuse of county resources. In that case, local judges and the Loudoun commonwealth’s attorney recused themselves. The case was assigned to the Arlington County commonwealth’s attorney who impaneled a special grand jury, which ultimately did not issue indictments in the case. Charlie King, the attorney who represented Delgaudio and is representing Barts, thinks the same thing will happen this time around if Fight for Schools files a petition. “If Ian Prior wants to give the Commonwealth’s Attorney and myself subpoena power over God and everybody, two months before an election, I say ‘go ahead’,” King said of the potential filing of a petition. Aside from petitions for Serotkin and Barts, the petition to remove Denise Corbo (At-Large) is furthest along, with a reported 76 percent of required signatures. n
‘I’m Brave, Not Stupid’ How One Loudoun Teacher’s Support of Students Goes Beyond the Classroom HAYLEY MILON BOUR hbour@loudounnow.com
During a June rally for Republican gubernatorial candidate Glenn Youngkin, one lone protester marched into a sea of hundreds of his supporters, shouting “Black Lives Matter.” Her unrelenting shouts drew jeers and stares from members of the crowd. A line of men followed closely behind her as she weaved her way through MAGA hats. Her sign said, “if you’re not here to protest racism in LCPS, go home.” She held it above her head for the entirety of Youngkin’s address to the crowd. Andrea Weiskopf, a Loudoun middle school English and Latin teacher, has been a fixture at such events throughout the county, advocating progressive causes, for years. She began several years ago when the School Board started discussing protections for the LGBTQ community. “I’m brave, I’m not stupid,” Weiskopf once assured security guards at a conservative event. Weiskopf isn’t shy about crowds, although she does avoid confrontation. She sat out the June 22 School Board meeting, where hundreds of people showed up to chastise the School Board for planning to implement protections for transgender students. Ultimately, a chaotic boardroom crowd was cleared
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Middle school teacher Andrea Weiskopf marches through the crowd during a recent rally for Republican gubernatorial candidate Glenn Youngkin outside the Loudoun Public Schools Administration Building.
out by deputies. “I just knew something was going to happen,” she said. This year, the county came under the microscope as the battle over how to teach about racism in staff training and in the classrooms. One evening, she checked Twitter and was stunned she had a drove of new followers. “You were on Tucker!” one of them tweeted at her. Tucker Carlson, the Fox News host who commands the attention of nearly 3 million Americans nightly, had picked apart Weiskopf ’s recent public comments
at a School Board meeting to highlight his objections about the progressive causes in Loudoun’s school division. “Can you even imagine what this lady’s personal life must be like? Miserable doesn’t begin to describe it. Desperate. Hellish,” Carlson said in his monologue. Conservative parents across Loudoun County assert that education about systemic racism in schools is a ruse pushed by the School Board to justify implementing a progressive agenda. Groups such as Fight for Schools insist that children are taught Critical Race theory. They allege that white children are being taught that they should hate themselves for the color of their skin. Weiskopf laughs at that viewpoint. To her, it’s reductive and misses the point about racial inequity. “I can’t feel guilty for manifest destiny. I can’t feel guilty for the fact that my eighth and ninth great-grandfathers owned half of Connecticut—because I’m pretty sure they didn’t purchase it fairly—I’m not responsible,” Weiskopf said. “But I am responsible for tomorrow. And if I don’t change something for tomorrow, then I am guilty.” The School Board has done extensive equity work in the past 18 months, releasing a report about systemic racism and disparities between races in Loudoun
County Public Schools, the examples of which Weiskopf observes daily in school buildings. “Particularly with girls who wear a hijab, I know they get a lot of questions that aren’t always asked in the most culturally appreciative way. I see Black students not necessarily get official discipline, but if they are being loud in the hallway during break or a class change, they are more likely to be called out for being loud,” Weiskopf said. Her observations are in line with the findings of the equity report released by the district in May. According to the report, minority students “have experienced the sting of racial insults or racially motivated actions,” and, “discipline policies and practices disproportionately negatively impact students of color, particularly Black students.” Many LCPS teachers and staff are more timid about sharing their viewpoints— both progressive and conservative. But Weiskopf ’s commitment to social justice, and her vocal support of students from marginalized groups, are unwavering. “There are customs in different religions that I don’t necessarily understand, but my job is to affirm and support every student. And if you cannot support and affirm every student, public education isn’t for you,” Weiskopf said. n
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Middleburg Council to Maintain Salamander Connections
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The color guard assembled for the July 24 Sons of the American Revolution grave marking ceremony at New Jerusalem Lutheran Church near Lovettsville. More than two dozen memorial wreaths were presented during the July 24 Sons of the American Revolution grave marking ceremony at New Jerusalem Lutheran Church near Lovettsville.
Lovettsville Revolutionary War Vets Honored BY NORMAN K. STYER nstyer@loudounnow.com
The gravesites of five Lovettsville-area Revolutionary War veterans received “patriot” markers during a special ceremony Saturday afternoon. The men are buried at one of Loudoun’s oldest church cemeteries at New Jerusalem Lutheran Church, which was founded in 1765 in what was then called the “German Settlement.”
The program was organized by Virginia and Maryland chapters of the Sons of the American Revolution and led by David Cook of the Fairfax Resolves. The markers were placed at the graves of John Axline, John Stautzenberger, Peter Wirtz (Virts), Adam Householder and Conrad Roller. All had moved into northern Loudoun after they or their ancestors immigrated to the colonies from Europe, arriving at the port in Philadelphia. The program was the first of a number of events planned to eventually honor as
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many as 15 or more men who rendered military or other service in support of the American Revolution and who are buried at the cemetery. In addition to biographical presentations of the five veterans, the program included remarks from representatives of several area SAR chapters, a welcome from Mayor Nate Fontaine, the display of more than two dozen memorial wreaths, the singing of “God Bless America” and a musket salute. n
The Middleburg Town Council last week opted not to seek changes in the layout of Salamander Resort’s residential neighborhood, leaving in place plans to extend two town street into the development. Residents in the town’s Ridgeview neighborhood had urged the council to reconsider plans to connect Reed and Chestnut streets to the section of the 340-acre resort where construction on 49 single-family homes is expected begin this fall. Following a new review of traffic projections, most councilmembers concluded that there were few alternatives to adequately handle the traffic without the planned extensions. Members also said that extending the town’s street grid into Salamander was an important element in blending the new homes with the existing community. Chris Bernard was among the council members worried about creating an “us” versus “them” relationship SALAMANDER continues on page 8
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Feedback from the public has been just as important along the way, with Cullen using the CoUrbanize online platform to post updates on the project and to solicit feedback. He reported the site has had 7,500 engagements since its launch, with 1,150 comments. He’s also held a half a dozen “very constructive” meetings with area neighborhoods. Cullen said he has also stayed in close contact with Virginia Village’s current tenants. He said leases have been staged to meet the timeline of when they will break ground on certain phases of the project, assuming they receive the necessary approvals. Phase one will first focus on the western
continued from page 4 ly feels good now,” he said. In another instance, Cullen said one building needed to be redesigned three times to accommodate feedback from the Fire Marshal’s Office. He compared it to a Rubix cube, in terms of the ripple effect that one change can have on other facets of the property. Cullen also acknowledged the needed density to achieve the desire to screen the structured parking on site, and to offset its cost.
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side of the development, opposite from The Compounding Center and Deli South. No one will need to pack their bags anytime soon, he emphasized. Cullen predicted it will probably take at least a year and a half from securing legislative approvals to groundbreaking. The Virginia Village application heads to the Leesburg Planning Commission at 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 5, with a public hearing on the project scheduled for that evening. For more on the project, go to the CoUrbanize site at courbanize.com/projects/virginia-village/information. n
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Ethics policy continued from page 4 forceable and clearly-defined, with established consequences for violations. The standards of professionalism, on the other hand, are more aspirational, and couldn’t really be enforced in any meaningful way. By conflating ethics with professional conduct, you run the risk of either implying that the ethical rules are really just aspirational standards, or that the provisions regarding professionalism are somehow enforceable, leaving open the possibility that members of the council could accuse one another of [an] ethical violation every time someone loses their cool or commits some other minor council faux pas,” she said. Fox also believes that some of the standards outlined in the policy are too vague, subjective and open to interpretation, which “leaves open the possibility that council members could essentially weaponize the ethics policy for personal or partisan reasons.” Both Fox and Steinberg said they thought another work session on the ethics policy would inevitably be scheduled and supported doing so. Burk said she plans to request one if another council member doesn’t beat her to the punch. n
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between the town and the resort if the connections weren’t made. “I think is separates us from them and further divides Salamander from the town. I don’t necessarily think that is the best thing for the town in the long term,” he said. Mayor Bridge Littleton thanked both the staff and town residents for putting in the time to raise the concerns and examine alternatives. “Your input has made us think in other ways,” he said. “It is always good to take another look at things.” “If there is anything that strikes true out of this entire issue that we’ve been wrestling with for the past two months now, it is the out and out care and love for the town and the community, which I think is really, really special. You would not see this in most places,” Littleton said. In the end, no formal action was taken. That means that the plans that were previously approved will remain in force. Only Councilwoman Darlene Kirk advocated asking the resort’s leaders to forego the connections, saying it wouldn’t hurt to ask. n
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Public Safety Leesburg Man to Serve 3 Years in Death of Housemate Joseph E. Lucio, the Leesburg man who pleaded guilty to second degree murder in the death of his housemate, will serve 3 years in prison. Lucio was sentenced in Loudoun County Circuit Court on July 26 to 10 years in prison, with seven years suspended, followed by three years of supervised probation and 120 hours of community service. The incident happened April 7, 2020. At about 4 a.m. that day, Leesburg Police officers were called to a home in the Fox Chapel neighborhood off Fort Evans Road SE for a report of a man in cardiac arrest. Upon arrival, the officers found Joel Rodriguez-Quezada, 48, with apparent trauma to his face and head. He died at the scene. Detectives determined Lucio, then 20, and Rodriguez-Quezada were involved in a physical altercation that night. According to the April 2020 complaint, Lucio admitted to punching Rodriguez-Quezada in the face “several
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times” and biting his ear before leaving him lying on the living room floor and going to bed. Lucio was initially charged with first-degree murder, which carries a punishment of 20 years to life in prison, but county prosecutors in October agreed to reduce that charge to second-degree murder, which carries a punishment of five to 40 years in prison. Lucio has been held without bond at the Loudoun County Adult Detention Center since April last year.
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The Board of Supervisors has resurrected AT&T’s proposal to build a tower on top of Short Hill Mountain, although some members have said that is for mostly procedural reasons. The telecom giant is seeking to build a 125-foot-high tower at its secretive facility on top of the mountain, which their representatives say would improve AT&T wireless service in the area, provide space for other cell phone and wireless broadband carriers, and expand FirstNet, a separate wireless network dedicated to first responders. But the project has encountered sustained suspicion from people living in the area, many of whom were also in the fight to stop the company’s previous application to expand its facility on top of the mountain. Local experts said that building was likely a data center; AT&T still denies that. The application has three parts in the county’s legislative process: a zoning special exception, a minor special exception, and a commission permit. All three would need to be approved for the tower to be built legally. The Board of Supervisors decides on zoning special exceptions, but the Planning Commission can decide whether to approve commission permits—and the commission denied AT&T’s application on June 22. County planners have also consistently recommended against the tower. County supervisors have 60 days to affirm or overturn the Planning Commission’s decision, and they also have the option to take no action in that time, which would also allow the commission’s decision to stand. Because supervisors do not meet in August, the 60-day time limit will elapse before they hold a public hearing and vote in September. County Attorney Leo Rogers advised supervisors on July 20 that AT&T is also contesting the Planning Commission’s decision. “AT&T is alleging that this may have been an approval based on the missing of a deadline by the Planning Commission,” Rogers said. “At this point, whether or not that’s correct, by overturning the decision, the board would have the opportunity to fully decide whether or not a commission permit should be issued on this tower or not. I spoke with the counsel for AT&T and they agree with this approach.” County Chair Phyllis J. Randall (DAt Large) said overturning the Planning
“I know that there are individuals on both sides, ultimately, of the AT&T tower. There are really good arguments on both sides.” — Caleb A. Kershner (R-Catoctin)
Commission’s decision was the only way to send the commission permit to a public hearing in September, so they could “check all the correct legal boxes.” “Because we need to have a public hearing on this item, we need to basically overturn what the Planning Commission did, not because we agree or don’t agree but because we need to give time to have a public hearing,” Randall said. The successful motion to overturn the Planning Commission vote found that the board “is unable to determine whether the commission permits should be granted or denied without a full opportunity to consider whether the application is consistent with the comprehensive plan.” The district supervisor, Caleb A. Kershner (R-Catoctin), said he is undecided on the application. “I know that there are individuals on both sides, ultimately, of the AT&T tower. There are really good arguments on both sides,” he said. Supervisor Tony R. Buffington (R-Blue Ridge), a veteran of the battle over AT&T’s previous application during his first term, opposed that vote. He said he would be happy to send the application to a public hearing, but could not support a motion with language overturning the Planning Commission’s permit denial. “As for the general first responder need, I totally understand that, as you know, however there’s a right way to provide that coverage and there’s a wrong way,” Buffington said. And he pointed to strengthened ridgeline protections in the recently revised county comprehensive plan: “And so we now have ridgeline protections, stronger ridgeline protections than we had before in the comp plan, and here comes the first test.” Supervisors voted 8-1, Buffington opposed, to overturn the commission’s vote and send all three parts of the application to a public hearing Sept. 14. n
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Death Notices FRANCES G. BROCKE, 90, of Ashburn and formally of Sterling, died July 14 at her home. She was born on Feb. 11, 1931, in Wilmington, DE, to James F. Langan and Mary T. Gallagher. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her sister Maryann Coffin; and her husband of 60 years, Ed Brocke. She is survived by her sister, Teresa Greegs of Wilmington, DE, children, Tom, Tim, Terry, Kathy, and Colleen; 10 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, July 22 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Herndon. Interment will follow at the Sterling Cemetery. [Adams-Green Funeral Home] CAROLYN OLNEY BOUSMAN, 81, of Leesburg died July 19. She was born on May 25, 1940, in Washington, DC, to Elbert Young Olney and Helen Rose Aarons. She worked in the intelligence community and, following her retirement, as a teacher at the Harmony Church preschool. The married Robert Louis Bousman in 1959. Survivors include Brent and Joan Bousman, Scott and Marcey B. Patton, and Kevin Bousman, and three grandchildren. Memorial services for Robert and Carolyn Bousman will be held Friday, July 23 at 2 p.m. at Loudoun Funeral Chapel. [Loudoun Funeral Chapel] ERIK V. BUSCH died July 21in Leesburg. He was born on May 23, 1940, in Odense, Denmark, to Charles and Alfa Busch. He moved to Virginia in 1972 with his family and started Busch Foreign Cars in Herndon along with his brother, Kaj, in 1975. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Laila; son Jack, daughter Lisette; grandson
Dane Charles; sisters Bente, Ellen and Ingelise; and brother Kaj. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his brothers Jorgen and Åge, and sister Hanna. Services will be held Saturday, Aug. 7 at Colonial Funeral Home of Leesburg. [Colonial Funeral Home] CAROL ANN FULTON, a resident of Ashby Ponds in Ashburn, died July 17. She was born Christmas Day in 1938. She grew up in Garden City, NY. She worked for many years handling the finances for Fulton Research, Inc., a company she owned with her husband, George, who died in 2016. She is survived by four children and nine grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. July 31 at St. Mark Catholic Church in Vienna. Memorial contributions may be made to Catholics for Housing at www.cfhva.org. [Adams-Green Funeral Home] PAULINE FRANCES HALEY, 81, of Middleburg, died July 13, 2021, at ManorCare Health Services-Fair Oaks. She was born on Feb. 2, 1940, to William B. Haley and F. Henrietta Bailey. During her early years, she lived with her parents on the Maddox Farm, currently known today as the Salamander Resort. She lived her entire adult life in the greater Middleburg area with her last place of residence being the Levis Hill House. A life-long caregiver, she volunteered for several years at the 7 Loaves Food Bank. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her brothers James, William, Theodore, and Louis; and Willie Agnes, Mary, Florence, Sarah, Dorothy, Luella, and Cora. She is survived by her sister Philippine Alsberry of Winchester.
Alice B. Grigsby
Age 91 of Herndon, Virginia formerly of Loudoun County, Virginia. Alice B. Grigsby passed away peacefully on July 19, 2021 at Reston Hospital. She was born on May 4, 1930 to the late Dorothy Scott. Those left to cherish Alice’s memory are her loving son, Gallin L. Murray of Centreville, VA, twelve grandchildren: Keisha, Cherise, Marques, Gaeson, Joshua, Megan, Vidal, Terrance, Clarisse, Kenneth, Brittany, and Lee Andrew. Three sisters, Charlotte Coates (Chester) of Silver Spring, MD, Barbara Turner of Winchester, VA and Claudia J. Bush of
Herndon, VA, one brother, Richard Scott (Vanessa) of Herndon, VA and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. She also leaves her closest friend for life, Jesse Thomas, and her children. Visitation will be held on Saturday July 31, 2021 from 10:00 a.m. until time of service 11:00 a.m. at Lyles Funeral Chapel, 630 South 20th Street, Purcellville, VA 20132. Interment: Rock Hill Cemetery, Round Hill, VA Arrangements by Lyles Funeral Service, serving Northern Virginia & surrounding areas, Eric S. Lyles, Director, Lic. VA, MD, DC 1800-388-1913
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Obituaries Claude “Pete” Franklin Farris Claude “Pete” Franklin Farris, 91, of Loudoun County, died July 17, 2021 at his home in Lucketts, Virginia. Pete was born on September 22, 1929 in Oatlands, Virginia to Matthew Elijah Farris, Sr. and Myrtle Elizabeth Phillips Farris. In 1938, Pete’s mother passed away. His father worked hard keeping the family together. Two years later, his father remarried Ethel Marie Turman. Pete was 1 out of 11 children. He started school in Poolesville, Maryland. When the family moved back to Virginia, he went to Mountain Gap school in Oatland, Virginia. It was a one-room school with 7 grades, heated by a coal stove. The students carried in the coal and drinking water for the day. When he talked about his school days, he often recited the poem, “I have a pocket full of rocks, a head full of knowledge, I got my education, at Mountain Gap College.” Pete enjoyed farming.
He was known for his beautiful vegetable gardens (the one and only place children where were not allowed). He loved farming so much that, when recalling about the day he was born, he said, “I remember that day very well because I cut corn all day.” And that’s about right, he farmed his whole life. Pete, like his father, was a very hard worker. He especially loved sharing his memories about farming Harrison’s Island. Pete is survived by his wife, Melva Roberta Athey Farris and his brothers and sisters, Hazel Dove Lemon, Mary Elizabeth Farris Morrison, Charles Lucas Farris, Ruth Marie Farris Moore, Mandy Louise Farris Baun, Nancy Jane Farris Edwards, and Fred Lee Farris Sr. He was preceded in death by his father and mothers, his sister Annie Elizabeth Farris Hawes, and two brothers, David Leonard Farris and Matthew Elijah Farris, Jr. Arrangements are with Colonial Funeral Home in Leesburg, Virginia.to Capital Caring Health in the name of Daniel L. McGinnis
Sharon Nalle Sharon Nalle went to be with the Lord on Sunday, July 18, 2021, 3-1/2 months after her 92nd birthday. Her health failed shortly after a fall in which she broke her hip. She was in and out of hospitals for her last three months, but was blessed to draw her last breaths at home attended by her daughter and granddaughter. Sharon was born Melva Sharon Fry on April 1, 1929 in Lucketts, VA. Her father Melvin Curtis Fry was a carpenter, her mother Madge Baker Fry a teacher and a homemaker. Sharon worked as bookkeeper and secretary until 1951, when she married Ned Nalle of nearby Leesburg, VA. The two were pillars of Sharon’s childhood church, Faith Chapel of Lucketts, until they sold their farm and retired to Central VA in 2003.Their loving marriage lasted just over 60 years, until Ned passed away on May 8, 2011. Sharon’s beloved brother Don Fry passed away that same year. Sharon fell naturally into the role of matron to a family of six. She kept a spotless house, raised a bountiful garden, and served excellent meals every day of the week. There are some people around whom an oven just works better, and Sharon was one of them. There was no kitchen task that she couldn’t conquer, from canning to candy-making and everything
in between. To be a friend to Sharon was to be a friend for life. As late as age 91, she still remembered every person who lived in every house down Lucketts Road when she was young. She knew whom they all married, where they lived and worked, and the names of their children. She kept in touch via phone calls and letters, attended their weddings and funerals, and looked back on them fondly late in life. Sharon is survived by her daughter, Sharon Nalle Bedford; her three sons Edward Nalle, Donald Nalle and Robert Nalle; her ten grandchildren Cara Wilcox, Jacque Spruill, Lena Chung, Spencer Nalle, Mason Nalle, Benjamin Nalle, Elijah Nalle, Aaron Nalle, John Nalle and Mary Nalle; and her nine great-grandchildren. Sharon’s funeral will be held at Faith Chapel in Lucketts, VA at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, August 9, followed by a brief service at Union Cemetery in Leesburg. The family will greet friends at the church starting at 1:00 p.m. For friends who wish to make donations in her memory, the family recommends Reece’s Rainbow Special Needs Adoption Support. Sharon’s family is grateful to God for the many good years that He gave her, and trusts Him to keep her until they see her again at the resurrection. “In My Father’s house are many mansions,” Jesus told His disciples in John 14. “I go to prepare a place for you... that where I am, there you may be also.”
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The ‘Professor’ Takes the Mystery Out of Wine BY JAN MERCKER jmercker@loudounnow.com
When sommelier Kevin Chung was laid off from his job as a manager at a local winery, he was depressed and disheartened. But Chung turned a negative plot twist on its head with the mantra “sip happens.” In a classic COVID pivot, he followed his dream of launching a wine education business. The passionate, high-energy 29-yearold launched The Wine Professor LLC this spring and kicked off his offerings with a series of tastings at Fleetwood Farm Winery. Chung is on a mission to demystify and put the fun in wine for consumers looking to learn more. As a master sommelier and wine educator, his role is to help people figure out what they like and why they like it and get to know their palates. “It’s really understanding what you like and dislike. ... Your palate is completely different from mine,” Chung said. “For you to understand your palate, the fun part is to drink different types of wine, different styles of wine from all around the world— with me helping guide them.” Chung, who grew up in Ashburn, fell in love with wine in college and went on to become a master sommelier. But it’s experiences around tables with friends that helped him hone in on the power of wine to bring people together—and that’s what he hopes to share with the Loudoun community. “It’s the experience around wine that really drew me to it,” he said. While helping run the tasting room at Stone Tower Winery, Chung had a chance to meet one of his inspirations, the noted sommelier Fred Dame, a godfather figure in the wine community. “His rule of thumb is never open a bottle of wine unless there’s at least four people to share because it’s not the bottle of wine that you fall in love with, it’s the stories
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The Wine Professor Kevin Chung preps the table for a recent tasting event exploring Italian wines at Fleetwood Farm Winery in Ashburn.
that are shared around the bottle of wine,” Chung said. Chung’s series focusing on Italian wines at Fleetwood Farm drew wine lovers throughout the month of July. He’s planning more educational tastings focusing on different wine regions at local wineries and is also forging contacts with area chefs to offer fun and educational tastings at private parties and wine dinners. Chung, a Broad Run High School grad, first got hooked on wine in an oenology class at Ohio Wesleyan College. As a student, Chung thought the class would be a fun excuse to sip wine in school but learned it was instead a deep and rigorous dive into the science, history and geography of wine. “In my college-age mind, all I heard was: ‘I get to study and drink wine for a class, sign me up’! But it was by far the hardest class I ever took,” he said. After college, Chung spent several years as a consultant in the healthcare industry but realized the corporate world wasn’t for him. “It was so limiting,” he said. Chung left his consulting job and returned to his love of wine. He snagged an apprentice level job as a “cellar rat” with
Fabbio Trabocchi’s DC-based Fiola restaurant group and worked behind the scenes while studying for his Court of Master Sommeliers test. After earning a top score, Chung made it to the floor as a sommelier in his early twenties. Chung, who also holds a Level Three certification through the Wine and Spirit Education Trust, wanted to return to Loudoun and tap into the burgeoning wine industry in the region he calls home. He worked for several years as a manager at Stone Tower, and his layoff during the pandemic was a big blow. “Hospitality took a very large hit during COVID,” he said. “I remember vividly for a week not being able to fall asleep, questioning my talents, questioning where did I go wrong? What really pushed me through was calling my support group, my mentors across different industries and talking it out.” Chung considered a return to the 9-to5 corporate world but decided it was time to finally launch the Wine Professor business he’d been dreaming about for several years. Chung reached out to mentors in the wine and business worlds to get thoughts on what was really needed in the region’s wine industry. “The resounding answer was the education piece—and in a way where it’s less pretentious. Wine can be very intimidating, and it’s a turnoff for a lot of folks, especially folks who are just getting into wine,” he said. Chung, a high school and college athlete, is still working nights at a local gym while he gets the business off the ground, but with his passion and credentials and the region’s thirst for wine knowledge, the building blocks are there. “I will really go all out to make this successful in the long run,” Chung said. For more information about Kevin Chung and The Wine Professor LLC, go to facebook.com/TheWineProfessor or @thewineprofessor on Instagram. n
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Friday, July 30, 6 p.m. (grounds open), concert starts at 7 p.m. Hillsboro Old Stone School, 37098 Charles Town Pike, Hillsboro Details: oldstoneschool.org General admission is free. Tickets for reserved verandah seating are $20 for a table of four.
Tarara Summer Concert Series: Last Child Aerosmith Experience
Saturday, July 31, 6-9:30 p.m. Tarara Winery, 13648 Tarara Lane, Lucketts Details: tararaconcerts.com It’s a high-energy show featuring the best of Aerosmith from the classics to more recent favorites. Tickets are $20 for adults 21 and over, $10 for people under 21. Admission for children 7 and under is free.
VAL Plaza Party: Jason Masi
Saturday, July 31, 6-9 p.m. Village At Leesburg, 1602 Village Market Blvd., Leesburg Details: villageatleesburg.com Masi brings his signature brand of acoustic soul and R&B to the VAL stage.
Acoustic on the Green: Torrey B
Saturday, July 31, 7-8:30 p.m. Leesburg Town Green, 25 W. Market St., Leesburg Details: leesburgva.gov Torrey B takes the AOG stage with R&B, funk, soul, rock and blues.
LOCO LIVE Live Music: Quasi Flannel
Friday, July 30, 5 p.m. Harpers Ferry Brewing, 37412 Adventure Center Lane, Loudoun Heights Details: facebook.com/harpersferrybrewing Celebrate Friday with 90s alt rock favorites.
Live Music: Chris Timbers
Friday, July 30, 5:30 p.m. Flying Ace Distillery and Brewery, 40950 Flying Ace Lane, Lovettsville Details: flyingacefarm.com Timbers returns to Flying Ace with groovy alternative soul tunes.
Live Music: Cramer & Ivy
Friday, July 30, 7 p.m. Saigon Outcast, 44921 George Washington Blvd., Ashburn Details: saigonoutcastva.com Dean Cramer and Adrian Ivy bring nostalgia and fun as an acoustic duo.
Live Music: Better Off Dead
TODD BROOKS AND POUR DECISIONS Friday, July 30, 6 p.m. Hillsboro Old Stone School oldstoneschool.org
BETTER OFF DEAD Friday, July 30, 7 p.m. (doors) Tally Ho Theater tallyhotheater.com
TORREY B Saturday, July 31, 7 p.m. Leesburg Town Green idalee.org
LAST CHILD—AEROSMITH EXPERIENCE Saturday, July 31, 6 p.m. Tarara Winery tararaconcerts.com
Friday, July 30, 8 p.m. Tally Ho Theater, 19 W. Market St., Leesburg Details: tallyhotheater.com Better Off Dead takes on the music of The Grateful Dead and The Jerry Garcia Band with the same sense of discovery, care and exploration as their heroes. Tickets are $15$35.
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The readers have spoken: Stone Tower near Leesburg remains the favorite winery. Leesburg’s Flower and Garden Festival, which returned in 2021 after a COIVD hiatus, again was selected as the favorite community event. And among the scores of public pools around Loudoun, the A.V. Symington Aquatics Center at Ida Lee Park ranked at the top of the list.
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What’s the best place to take a date? This year, the readers recommended the Lightfoot Restaurant in Leesburg. Readers go to King Street Coffee for their java and Fire Works for their favorite pizza. Stone Tower near Leesburg and Bear Chase Brewery on Loudoun’s western boundary continue to rank as the favorite craft beverage destinations. And it should come as no surprise to county residents that nearly 60 Loudoun-based nonprofits were nominated for recognition of their community service. Inside, you’ll find the readers’ recommendations for every style of dining, services from pet sitting to plumbing, and the professionals to call when in need of legal or financial advice—virtually every element of life in Loudoun. ■
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SIDE BAR
Runner Up: Shoe’s Cup and Cork
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Runner Up: Ford’s Fish Shack
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TUSCARORA MILL
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FAVORITE PLACE FOR FRENCH FRIES 45 Nominations
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FIVE GUYS
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CLYDE’S WILLOW CREEK FARM
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FAVORITE PLACE FOR PIZZA 47 Nominations
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SOUTH STREET UNDER Runner Up: Puccio’s New York Deli
FIRE WORKS
Runner Up: Solo NY Pizza
FAVORITE WAITER/WAITRESS
FAVORITE PLACE FOR SEAFOOD 15 Nominations
FORD’S FISH SHACK Runner Up: King Street Oyster Bar
11 Nominations
TIM BARNER, LIGHTFOOT RESTAURANT
Runner Up: Megan Byle, Tuskies
FAVORITE PLACE FOR SUSHI 23 Nominations
FAVORITE WINERY 42 Nominations
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FAVORITE ROMANTIC DINING SPOT 25 Nominations
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FAVORITE PLACE FOR WINGS 42 Nominations
VELOCITY WINGS
Runner Up: Tuscarora Mill
On behalf of the hard working and dedicated men and women of the Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office, it is an honor to receive this recognition. We truly value our community partnerships, and appreciate the outstanding support we receive from Loudoun’s citizens! Thank you.
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2021 FAVORITE PLACES FAVORITE ART GALLERY
FAVORITE DATE SPOT 37 Nominations
6 Nominations
THE CLAY AND METAL LOFT LIGHTFOOT RESTAURANT Runner Up: Medlin Art Gallery
Runner Up: Tuscarora Mill
FAVORITE BED AND BREAKFAST
FAVORITE FARM
RED FOX INN
GREAT COUNTRY FARM
TALLY HO THEATER
LEESBURG FARMERS MARKET
Runner Up: One Loudoun Farmers Market
Runner Up: Tarara Summer Concert Series
IDA LEE PARK
Runner Up: Algonkian Regional Park
FAVORITE MOVIE THEATER 5 Nominations
ALAMO DRAFTHOUSE CINEMA
Runner Up: Morven Park
Runner Up: Claude Moore Recreation Center
TALLY HO THEATER
Runner Up: Franklin Park Arts Center
FAVORITE PICK YOUR OWN FARM
GREAT COUNTRY FARM Runner Up: Wegemeyer Farm
Runner Up: Cobb Village 14 Cinemas
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TOWN OF MIDDLEBURG
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FAVORITE HISTORIC SITE
FAVORITE COMMUNITY CENTER
IDA LEE RECREATION CENTER
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9 Nominations
Runner Up: Salamander Resort and Spa
12 Nominations
FAVORITE LIVE MUSIC VENUE
FAVORITE FARMERS MARKET
LANSDOWNE RESORT AND SPA
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SALAMANDER RESORT AND SPA
Runner Up: Cox Farm
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FAVORITE PERFORMING ARTS VENUE
17 Nominations
FAVORITE BUSINESS EVENT VENUE
FAVORITE PARK
Runner Up: Lansdowne Resort and Spa
21 Nominations Runner Up: Goodstone Inn
FAVORITE HOTEL/RESORT
FAVORITE MUSEUM 6 Nominations
UDVAR HAZY CENTER-AIR AND SPACE MUSEUM Runner Up: Loudoun Museum
FAVORITE PLACE TO MEET WITH FRIENDS 67 Nominations
BEAR CHASE BREWERY
Runner Up: Clyde’s Willow Creek Farm FAVORITE PLACES >> 12
We’re Honored! Thank you for voting us Loudoun’s Favorite Car Repair Shop and Favorite Inspection Station! We’ve been taking the stress out of car care for 45 years, and we’re proud to offer our auto repair and tire services to Loudoun County.
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THANKS FOR VOTING us #1 Brewery for the 3rd year!
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THANKS FOR VOTING us Favorite Place to Meet with Friends! BEAR CHASE BREWING COMPANY
is a Virginia Craft Beer destination. Located on the same picturesque, wooded property as historic Bear Chase Manor, BCBC’s Brew Barn includes two complete brewing systems, a taproom for taste testing, and plenty of room for exciting special events or simply relaxing with a cold brew. At Bear Chase, it’s all about the experience. LoudounNow
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FAVORITE PLACE TO PLAY TENNIS
2 Nominations
IDA LEE PARK
RACHEL LOHR DEAN, FIREFLY ACUPUNCTURE AND WELLNESS
15 Nominations
Thank You for voting us your
Favorite Wellness Center and
Congratulations
Runner Up: Loudoun Country Club
Runner Up: Dan Parish, Loudoun Family Wellness
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Martha Calihan MD
Loudoun’s Favorite Alternative Medicine Provider!
8 Nominations for being voted Loudoun’s favorite psychiatrist!ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE PROVIDER
MARTHA CALIHAN, FIVE STONES WELLNESS CENTER
Runner Up: Brambleton Trails
Functional & Integrative Medicine IBS IBD Auto-Immune Chronic Fatigue Lyme Disease Thyroid Hormones Fibromyalgia Metabolic Syndrome Detoxification Support Nutrition Bio-Identicals Thyroid & Adrenal
7 Nominations
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FAVORITE PLACE TO WALK YOUR DOG
Runner Up: Cynthia Yew, Sterling Family Practice
14 Nominations
MARTHA CALIHAN, MD Certified Functional Medicine Practitioner
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W&OD TRAIL
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FAVORITE AUDIOLOGIST
FAVORITE RECREATION CENTER
KELLY PILSON, BLUE RIDGE SPEECH & HEARING
4 Nominations
5 Nominations
IDA LEE PARK RECREATION CENTER Runner Up: Claude Moore Park
Runner Up: Darlene Payne, Lansdowne
HEALTH & MEDICAL >> 14
44095 Pipeline Plaza, Suite 240 Ashburn, VA 20147 Phone: 703-723-2999
Congratulations to Kirin Iqbal, M.D. Loudoun’s Favorite Psychiatrist and to Michael Oberschneider Loudoun’s Favorite Psychologist!
Specializing in Children, Adolescents, Adults & Families
Dedicated to excellence in psychological and psychiatric practice, Ashburn Psychological and Psychiatric Services offers a wide array of diagnostic, psychotherapy, medication and consultation services. Effectively integrating the most recent advances in psychology and psychiatry with time-tested treatment approaches. LOUDOUN’S
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Runner Up: Chad Parsons, Advanced Corrective Chiropractic
FAVORITE DENTIST 37 Nominations
BRIAN COCHRAN, COCHRAN FAMILY DENTAL Runner Up: Gary Ashton, Cardinal Park Family Dental Care
FAVORITE DERMATOLOGIST 10 Nominations
VAN T. HA, LOUDOUN DEMATOLOGY ASSOCIATES
FAVORITE DIETICIAN 2 Nominations
WENDY JOHNSON, INOVA LOUDOUN HOSPITAL
Runner Up: Megan Best, Meghan Be Well
FAVORITE DOCTOR 36 Nominations
ROBERT T. HETZEL, LEESBURG STERLING FAMILY PRACTICE Runner Up: Martha Calihan, Five Stone Healing and Wellness Center
FAVORITE MIDWIFE 5 Nominations
HILARY BIESECKER, LOUDOUN HOMEBIRTH AND HEALTHCARE Riunner Up: Courtney Hasseman, Integrative Healthcare for Women
Runner Up: Douglas Semler, Semler Dermatology HEALTH & MEDICAL >> 16
Thank You Loudoun Thank you for 10 years of support!
Loudoun’s Favorite Jeweler for Over 30 Years 212 Catoctin Cr. SE Leesburg-(703)777-0033 - www.kettermans.com
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FAVORITE NURSE PRACTITIONER 9 Nominations
SUSY FURR, LEESBURG STERLING FAMILY PRACTICE Runner Up: Nicole Price, Leesburg Sterling Family Practice
FAVORITE OPTOMETRIST 9 Nominations
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GREG MCGREW, EYECARE CENTER OF LEESBURG
2 Nominations
PAIGE BUSCEMA, EYETOPIA
Runner Up: Roy Park, Loudoun Eye Associates
FAVORITE ORTHODONTIST 12 Nominations
NEIL KRAVITZ, KRAVITZ ORTHODONTICS
Runner Up: Scott Dilzer, Dilzer Eye Care
Runner Up: Tom Grisius, Grisius Orthodontics
FAVORITE OPTHALMOLOGIST
FAVORITE PEDIATRICIAN
8 Nominations
20 Nominations
CLAIBORNE CALLAHAN, LEESBURG
JOHN FARRELL, SOUTH RIDING PEDIATRICS
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Runner Up: Ziai Niloo, Virginia Eye Center
Runner Up: Sandra Groeber, Town Pediatrics
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FAVORITE PSYCHIATRIST 9 Nominations
FAVORITE PHARMACY 13 Nominations
WALGREENS Runner Up: CVS
FAVORITE PHYSICAL THERAPY PRACTICE 19 Nominations
LOUDOUN PHYSICAL THERAPY
Runner Up: Ben Crawford, Riverside Counseling
FAVORITE PSYCHOLOGIST 5 Nominations
MICHAEL OBERSCHNEIDER, ASHBURN PSYCHOLOGICAL AND PSYCHIATRIC SERVICES
Runner Up: Loudoun Sports Therapy Center
Runner Up: Danielle Rothman, Insights Into Action Therapy
FAVORITE PLASTIC SURGEON
FAVORITE PSYCHOTHERAPIST
4 Nominations
TIMOTHY MOUNTCASTLE, MOUNTCASTLE PLASTIC SURGERY Runner Up: David Berman, Cosmetic Surgery & Skin Care
Thank YOU for voting us the #1 Cleaning Service!
KIRAN IQBAL, ASHBURN PSYCHIATRIC SERVICES
7 Nominations
NEIL MCNERNEY
Runner Up: Suzanne Nixon, Behavioral Health, Counseling & Wellness
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FAVORITE ACCOUNTANT
FAVORITE WEIGHT LOSS CENTER 4 Nominations
NORTHERN VIRGINIA WELLNESS
Runner Up: 7Company Weight Loss & Wellness Center
18 Nominations
STEVEN CASERES, GRAHAM, POIROT, AND CASERES CPA’S
Runner Up: Kara Santmyer, Mitchell & Co.
FAVORITE ARCHITECT FAVORITE YOGA/PILATES INSTRUCTOR 5 Nominations
MINDY BEACH, YOGA TIME STUDIO
Runner Up: Susan Quilty, The Fitness Equation
4 Nominations
TOM O’NEIL, O’NEIL ARCHITECTS
Runner Up: Clint Good, Clint Good Architects
FAVORITE ARTIST 12 Nominations
STILSON GREENE Runner Up: Jill Perla
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YOUR RIGHT EMERGENCY TO LIVE FREE SHELTER from domestic for our community Loudoun County’s Designated Domestic Violence violence and Assault Crisis members and Sexual Centerfleeing sexual assault. imminent danger.
Safety. Hope. Empowerment.
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Safety. Hope. Empowerment.
LAWS is committed to providing free and confidential services for anyone who has experienced domestic violence, sexual assault, or child abuse.
YOUR RIGHT TO LIVE FREE from domestic violence and sexual assault.
LAWS is committed to providing free and confidential services for anyone who has experienced domestic violence, sexual assault, or child abuse
EMERGENCY SHELTER www.lcsj.org for visit our community members fleeing imminent danger.
Visit www.lcsj.org to learn more about our critical community services. A CHILD’S 24/7 LAWS’ ACCESS to RIGHT safety planning, toto learn our counseling, critical community services live freemore about advocacy, from abuse. legal703.777.6552 intakes and more — LAWS HOTLINE: hotline 703.777.6552.
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2021 FAVORITE PEOPLE FAVORITE ATTORNEY
FAVORITE SPORTS COACH
RHONDA WILSON PAICE, LAUREL BRIGADE LAW GROUP
MICKEY THOMPSON, STONE BRIDGE FOOTBALL
24 Nominations
Runner Up: Robert E. Sevila, Sevila, Saunders, Huddleston & White
FAVORITE BAND/MUSICIAN 30 Nominations
GARY SMALLWOOD Runner Up: Jason Masi
FAVORITE BANKER 19 Nominations
CAROL DEL PILAR, JOHN MARSHALL BANK
Runner Up: Betsy Bennett, Bank of Clarke County
10 Nominations
Runner Up: Mary Grace Doyle, Loudoun Soccer
FAVORITE COMMERCIAL REALTOR 31 Nominations
JIM SISLEY, PALADIN REAL ESTATE
Runner Up: Mercedes Taylor, Coldwell Banker
FAVORITE DANCE INSTRUCTOR 8 Nominations
GERALYN WARD, THE DANCE ACADEMY OF LOUDOUN
Runner Up: Adam King, Dance King Studio FAVORITE PEOPLE >> 24
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Thanks for voting us Loudoun’s favorite Veterinary Practice and Dr. Keith Robbins as the #2 Veterinarian! We appreciate all of our clients! Catoctin Veterinary Clinic
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Thank you for voting us #1 Plumbing Company and #1 Plumber-Dave Adams (for the 4th year!)
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FAVORITE DJ 3 Nominations
CERPHE COLWELL, MUSIC PLANET RADIO Runner Up: Paxton Lepage, Loudoun DJ
Our Commitment to Excellence: Competitive Rates & Reliable emergency service available
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FAVORITE ELECTRICIAN 5 Nominations
MIKE GITTINGS, PURCELLVILLE ELECTRIC Runner Up: TJ Atkins, TWA Electric
FAVORITE EVENT PLANNER 10 Nominations
Emergency
RUSTY FOSTER, BOWTIE STRATEGIES
WATER HEATERS OR WATER TREATMENT SYSTEMS
Runner Up: Tina Johnson, JP Events & Consulting
(supplied and installed by Artisan Plumbing)
Serving the Northern Virginia area 25 Catoctin Circle SE Ste 4434, Leesburg, VA 20175 • (540) 868-0661
FAVORITE FINANCIAL ADVISOR 20 Nominations
MITCH SPROUL, TOTH FINANCIAL
Runner Up: Tony Nerantzis, Raymond James
FAVORITE GOLF INSTRUCTOR 7 Nominations
GLENN MCCLUSKY, LOUDOUN GOLF AND COUNTRY CLUB
Runner Up: Patrick McGuire, Raspberry Golf Academy
FAVORITE GRAPHIC ARTIST 7 Nominations
STILSON GREENE GRAPHIC DESIGN ILLUSTRATION
Runner Up: Hannah Blankenship, Conveyance Marketing Group FAVORITE PEOPLE >> 26
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FAVORITE MASSAGE THERAPIST 13 Nominations
FAVORITE HOMEBUILDER 10 Nominations
MATTHEW BOWE, MATTHEW BOWE DESIGN BUILD Runner Up: Rob Lauten, Lauten Construction
LORI ORNDORFF, THERAPEUTIC LIFESTYLE MASSAGE Runners Up: Tie-Jessica Wilmoth, Radiance Salon & Medi-Spa II
FAVORITE MECHANIC 18 Nominations
FAVORITE INSURANCE AGENT 14 Nominations
LANDEY PATTON, STATE FARM
DOUG KRESSLEY, D&D AUTOMOTIVE
Runner Up: Willy Parrish, Dulles South Chantilly Automotive
Runner Up: Prescott Engle, Hilb Group
Professional Services at Affordable Prices
FAVORITE MORTGAGE BROKER FAVORITE INTERIOR DESIGNER
20 Nominations
J & L INTERIORS
ASHLEY SMITH, ATLANTIC COAST MORTGAGE
12 Nominations
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Runner Up: Soraya Tammadon, Design & Staging Group
Runner Up: Greg Simmons, First Savings Mortgage
Let Me Handle Your Mortgage With Care. Whether you’re buying or refinancing, we have the expertise and resources to help you lock down the best mortgage for your goals and budget. Thanks for being the best customers and voting us a favorite!
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2021 FAVORITE PEOPLE FAVORITE MUSIC INSTRUCTOR
FAVORITE PHOTOGRAPHER
TODD WRIGHT, HALF KING STUDIO
Graham, Poirot, & Caseres CPAs LLC
19 Nominations
ALIYAH DASTOUR, ALIMOND PHOTOGRAPHY
Person-to-person accounting and business advising
Runner Up: Wayne Estes, Catoctin School of Music
Runner Up: Douglas Graham, Wild Light Photography
Our full-service accounting firm offers one-on-one tax and business advising services in Northern Virginia and the Shenandoah Valley
FAVORITE PERSONAL TRAINER
FAVORITE PICTURE FRAMER
BONNY BELFORD, THE FITNESS EQUATION
SHIRLEY MEDLIN, MEDLIN ART GALLERY
Thank you readers for voting Steven Caseres Loudoun’s #1 Accountant for 2021!
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Runner Up: Bernard Mustafa, WB20
FAVORITE PET GROOMER 8 Nominations
SANDY BUNCLARK, BARKS AND BUBBLES
Runner Up: Naomi Hughes, OMISTAR
4 Nominations
Runner Up: Jim Looney, Sully Framing & Art
FAVORITE FLYING INSTRUCTOR 1 Nomination
RAYMOND DEHAAN, AVIATION ADVENTURES
Steven J. Caseres MSA CPA CFP® steven@gpccpas.com Office 571-291-2822 Cell: 845-893-3045
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Mark A. Graham
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Peter A. Poirot
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FAVORITE PLUMBER 9 Nominations
DAVE ADAMS, ARTISAN PLUMBING Runner Up: Dan DiVittorio, M.E. Flow
FAVORITE RESIDENTIAL REALTOR 46 Nominations
PAM & DAVE JONES, LONG & FOSTER
FAVORITE PUBLIC SERVANT 11 Nominations
SHERIFF MIKE CHAPMAN Runner Up: County Chair Phyllis Randall
FAVORITE TEACHER 37 Nominations
MELISSA PERSIL, LEESBURG ELEMENTARY Runner Up: Angie Cross, Loudoun Country Day School
Runner Up: Eve Weber, Long & Foster
FAVORITE TENNIS INSTRUCTOR
FAVORITE STONE MASON
KOREY SUK, LOUDOUN GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB
7 Nominations
DAVID RATCLIFF, RATCLIFF’S MASONRY Runner Up: Jim Cullinane Masonry
5 Nominations
Runner Up: Noe Vasquez, Stoneleigh Golf
FAVORITE VETERINARIAN 17 Nominations
MICHAEL STRICKLAND, LEESBURG VETERINARY HOSPITAL Runner Up: Keith Robbins, Catoctin Veterinary Clinic
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Thank You for voting us the #1 Gift Shop in Loudoun
Thank you Loudoun County
• NEWBORN CARE • WOMEN’S HEALTH • CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS • PHYSICAL THERAPY SERVICES forGvoting Dr. Robert Hetzel Favorite Doctor and Susy Furr the • ADULT AND ERIATRIC MEDICINE Favorite Nurse/Nurse Practitioner and for voting Nicole Price runner Favorite We acceptupmost majorNurse/Nurse health plans! Practitioner in the 2021 Loudoun’s Favorites Readers Poll!
• Newborn Care • Children and Adolescents
• Adult and Geriatric Medicine • Women’s Health
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plans!
Ashburn Office 43300 Southern Walk Plaza Suite 100 Broadlands, VA 20148 571-252-7353
Purcellville Office 205 Hirst Road Suite 303 Purcellville, Virginia 20132 540-338-9896
Lovettsville Office 20 Town Square, Suite 180 Lovettsville, Virginia 20180 540-579-0500
Lansdowne Office 44084 Riverside Parkway Suite 300 Leesburg, Virginia 20176 703-724-7530
Leesburg Office 224-D Cornwall Street, NW Suite 106 Leesburg, Virginia 20176 703-777-1612
Stone Springs Office 24430 Stone Springs Blvd., Suite 135 Dulles, VA 20166 703-957-1255
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2021 FAVORITE BUSINESSES FAVORITE ANTIQUES STORE 5 Nominations
FAVORITE BICYCLE SHOP
FAVORITE CARPET CLEANER
6 Nominations
OLD LUCKETTS STORE
7 Nominations
FAVORITE CHILDREN’S CLOTHING STORE 3 Nominations
Runner Up: Black Shutter Antiques
Runner Up: Bicycles and Coffee
SPOKES, ETC.
LOUDOUN VALLEY CARPET CARE Runner Up: Re-Claim It
Runner Up: Ashby Mae Boutique
FAVORITE APPLIANCE STORE
FAVORITE BOOK STORE
FAVORITE CARPET STORE
FAVORITE CLEANING SERVICE
BARNES & NOBLE ONE LOUDOUN
LOUDOUN VALLEY FLOORS
8 Nominations
4 Nominations
STERLING APPLIANCE Runner Up: Lowes
Runner Up: Books A Million
FAVORITE BANK 22 Nominations
JOHN MARSHALL BANK
FAVORITE CAR REPAIR SHOP
FAVORITE BARBER SHOP
VIRGINIA TIRE & AUTO
Runner Up: Navy Federal Credit Union
39 Nominations
Runner Up: Purcellville Tire & Auto
19 Nominations
DARRELL’S BARBER SHOP
FAVORITE CAR WASH
Runner Up: Rooster’s Leesburg
7 Nominations
LEESBURG STATION AUTO WASH
FAVORITE BEAUTY SPA 22 Nominations
JENNY’S SALON
Runner Up: Current Salon & Color Bar
5 Nominations
CHILDREN’S PLACE 11 Nominations
MAID BRIGADE
Runner Up: Sterling Carpets
Runner Up: You’ve Got Maids
FAVORITE CATERING COMPANY
FAVORITE COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE BROKERAGE
12 Nominations
MONK’S BBQ
Runner Up: Fords Fish Shack
FAVORITE CHILD CARE CENTER/ PRESCHOOL 23 Nominations
LITTLE TREE HUGGERS Runner Up: St. James Preschool
Runner Up: Purcellville Auto Wash
9 Nominations
KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY, LEESBURG Runner Up: Atoka Properties
FAVORITE CONSIGNMENT SHOP 4 Nominations
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FAVORITE CONSTRUCTION COMPANY 7 Nominations
Branch Manager/Financial Advisor
MATTHEW BOWE DESIGN BUILD Runner Up: Foley Construction and Contracting Services
FAVORITE DANCE STUDIO 9 Nominations
DANCE ACADEMY OF LOUDOUN
6 Nominations
MR. SPARKY
Runner Up: Purcellville Electric
FAVORITE ELECTRONICS STORE 2 Nominations
BEST BUY
Runner Up: Costco
Runner Up: Dance King
FAVORITE EQUESTRIAN FACILITY
FAVORITE DRIVEWAY REPAIR COMPANY
Runner Up: Wheatland Farm
COLLEGIATE SEALERS
FAVORITE EVENT PLANNING
5 Nominations
Runner Up: Lucketts Excavating
Special thanks to my team for their hard work and commitment to excellence.
FAVORITE ELECTRICAL COMPANY
FAVORITE DRY CLEANERS 9 Nominations
6 Nominations
MORVEN PARK 3 Nominations
BOW TIE STRATEGIES Runner Up: Hunt Country Events
PURCELLVILLE CLEANERS Runner Up: Cleaner 4 Less
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Securities offered through Raymond James Financial Services, Inc., member FINRA/SIPC. Investment advisory services are offered through Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc.
Thank you for Voting us #1 Flight School & #1 Flight Instructor, Raymond de Haan • Training for Sport Pilot through ATP • 5 Locations in the Northern Virginia Area • Affiliations with 2 Universities • VA funds accepted • Self-Examining Authority/ No FAA Checkride Required
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FAVORITE EVENT PHOTOGRAPHY COMPANY 12 Nominations
ALIMOND STUDIOS
Runner Up: A. Sample Photography
FAVORITE FARM/GARDEN EQUIPMENT CENTER 3 Nominations
SOUTHERN STATES Runner Up: Tractor Supply
FAVORITE FASHION ACCESSORY STORE
FAVORITE EXCAVATING COMPANY
13 Nominations
LUCKETTS EXCAVATING
Runner Up: Twigs
4 Nominations
LOU LOU
Runner Up: Sanford Excavation
FAVORITE FITNESS CENTER FAVORITE FARM MARKET VENDOR 8 Nominations
POTOMAC VEGETABLE FARMS
32 Nominations
THE FITNESS EQUATION Runner Up: Ida Lee Recreation Center
Runner Up: Catoctin Coffee
FAVORITE FLIGHT SCHOOL FAVORITE FARM STORE 2 Nominations
TRACTOR SUPPLY
3 Nominations
AVIATION ADVENTURES Runner Up: Openair Flight Training
Runner Up: Southern States
Dr. Kathleen Burke, Dr.Charles Clegg, Dr. Brad Clegg
225 Loudoun St. S.E. Leesburg, VA 20175 Phone: 703.777.8884 www.cleggchiro.com
for voting us your Favorite Stone Countertop Store
Proudly serving Loudoun County since 1978! PAGE 34
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QUARTZ, GRANITE, MARBLE Loudoungranite.com • 571-435-1253
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THE VOTES 2021 FAVORITE BUSINESSES THE VOTES ARE IN! ARE IN! FAVORITE FLOORING COMPANY 5 Nominations
LOUDOUN VALLEY FLOORS Runner Up: Purcellville Floors
FAVORITE FLORIST 13 Nominations
PURCELLVILLE FLORIST Runner Up: J. Morris Flowers
FAVORITE FRAMING STORE 6 Nominations
MICHAELS
Runner Up: Hobby Lobby
FAVORITE FUNERAL HOME 6 Nominations
COLONIAL FUNERAL HOME
Runner Up: Loudoun Funeral Chapel
11 Nominations
lth is Our BEST physicians, to all our patients, R e w ard MEADOWS FARMS NURSERIES THANKfor family choosing Runner Up: Abernethy & Spencer friends, and Y OU to all our patie nts, physicians Greenhouse & Garden Center , fri en ds , and family foTherapy LoudounLoPhysical r choosing udoun Physic al Therapy once againas once again FAVORITE GOLF COURSE as ththe e “Best Physic al Th er ap y Practice” 11 Nominations “Best Physical Therapy Practice”
Your Good Health is our Best Reward!
LOUDOUN GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB
Runner Up: Raspberry Falls Golf Club
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SKY MARBLE & GRANITE
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THANK YOU to all our patients, physicians,
YOUR Good Health is Loudoun friends, and family for choosing BELFORT FURNITURE Physical once again as the “Best THTherapy E V Our BEST Reward Runner Up: Ethan Allen O TES Physical Therapy Practice” AREYOU IN! FAVORITE GARDEN CENTER THANK Y O U R Good Hea 7 Nominations FAVORITE FURNITURE STORE
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FAVORITE GROCERY STORE 12 Nominations
WEGMAN’S
Runner Up: Harris Teeter
FAVORITE INVESTMENT COMPANY 15 Nominations
FIDELITY INVESTMENTS
Runner Up: Edward Jones Investments
FAVORITE JEWELRY STORE 5 Nominations
FAVORITE HAIR SALON 32 Nominations
CURRENT SALON & COLOR BAR Runner Up: Jenny’s Salon
FAVORITE HANDYMAN SERVICES
KETTERMAN’S JEWELERS Runner Up: Hunt Country Jewelers
FAVORITE JUNK REMOVAL COMPANY 3 Nominations
PACK RAT HAULING Runner Up: Got Junk?
8 Nominations
HAMMER & MOP
Runner Up: JP Handyman Service
FAVORITE KIDS ACTIVITY/PARTY PLACE
FAVORITE HARDWARE STORE
LEESBURG ANIMAL PARK
4 Nominations
HOME DEPOT
FAVORITE LANDSCAPING COMPANY
FAVORITE HOME IMPROVEMENT CONTRACTOR
Runner Up: Abernethy & Spencer
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BROWNING EQUIPMENT, INC. 800 East Main St. • Purcellville, VA (540)338-7123 • www.browningequipment.com *0% Down, 0% A.P.R. financing for up to 60 months on purchases of select new Kubota BX Series, LX Series, Z700 Series equipment from participating dealers’ in stock inventory is available to qualified purchasers through Kubota Credit Corporation, U.S.A.; subject to credit approval. Example: 60 monthly payments of $16.67 per $1,000 financed. Some exceptions apply. Terms subject to change. Offers expire 7/31/21. This material is for descriptive purposes only. Kubota disclaims all representations and warranties, express or implied, or any liability from the use of this material. For more information, see Dealer or go to KubotaUSA.com. 0% Down, 0% A.P.R. financing for up to 48 months on purchases of select new Kubota RTV Series [Except RTV-XG850] equipment from participating dealers’ in stock inventory is available to qualified purchasers through Kubota Credit Corporation, U.S.A.; subject to credit approval. Some exceptions apply. Example:48 monthly payments of $20.83 per $1,000 financed. Offer expires 7/31/21. Terms subject to change. This material is for descriptive purposes only. Kubota disclaims all representations and warranties, express or implied, or any liability from the use of this material. For more information, see Dealer or go to KubotaUSA.com. †For complete warranty, safety and product information, consult your local Kubota dealer and the product operator’s manual. Power (HP/KW) and other specifications are based on various standards or recommended practices. K1145-04-145747-4
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Runner Up: Great Country Farms
Runner Up: Nichols Hardware
Power Versatility Value
BX2380 *
9 Nominations
19 Nominations
BLAKE LANDSCAPES
15 Nominations
JOHN NUGENT & SONS
FAVORITE LAWN CARE COMPANY
FAVORITE HVAC COMPANY
Runner Up: Epling Landscaping & Lawn ServicesS
Runner Up: Hammer & Mop
18 Nominations
Runner Up: M.E. Flow
14 Nominations
VIRGINIA TIRE & AUTO Runner Up: Plaza Shell
FAVORITE INSULATION COMPANY 3 Nominations
COMFENERGY
Runner Up: Absolution Insulation
FAVORITE INSURANCE COMPANY 17 Nominations
USAA
Runner Up: State Farm
LOUDOUN’S FAVORITES - 2021
16 Nominations
BLAKE LANDSCAPES
FAVORITE LAWN/GARDEN EQUIPMENT SUPPLIER 7 Nominations
BROWNING EQUIPMENT Runner Up: Home Depot
FAVORITE LIMO COMPANY/CAR SERVICE 7 Nominations
RESTON LIMO
Runner Up: Chariots for Hire
FAVORITE LUMBER COMPANY 4 Nominations
LOUDOUN LUMBER Runner Up: TW Perry
JULY 29, 2021
2021 FAVORITE BUSINESSES FAVORITE MARKETING/PR COMPANY 10 Nominations
BOW TIE STRATEGIES
13 Nominations
FIVE STAR PAINTING
Runner Up: Manor Works Painting
FAVORITE MARTIAL ARTS STUDIO
FAVORITE PARTY SUPPLY STORE
KIM’S TAE KWON DO
3 Nominations
PARTY CITY
Runner Up: Dragon Yong In
Runner Up: Dollar Tree
FAVORITE MATTRESS STORE
FAVORITE PET GROOMING BUSINESS
4 Nominations
BAER’S MATTRESS DEN
20 Nominations
WOOFIES
Runner Up: Mattress Warehouse
Runner Up: Doggie Wash, Purcellville
FAVORITE MEN’S CLOTHING STORE
FAVORITE PET KENNEL
BROOKS BROTHERS
OLD MILL BOARDING KENNEL
FAVORITE MORTGAGE COMPANY
FAVORITE PET SITTING BUSINESS
8 Nominations
Runner Up: Jos. A. Banks
16 Nominations
NAVY FEDERAL CREDIT UNION Runner Up: Atlantic Coast Mortgage
FAVORITE MUSIC RECORDING STUDIO 3 Nominations
HALF KING STUDIO
Runner Up: Creative Underground
FAVORITE MUSIC SHOP 5 Nominations
SHAMROCK MUSIC SHOPPE
13 Nominations
16 Nominations
WOOFIES
Runner Up: Animal Au Paws of Loudoun
FAVORITE PET STORE 10 Nominations
PETSMART
Runner Up: Doggone Natural
22 Nominations
LEESBURG TOYOTA AUTONATION
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Runner Up: M.E. Flow
19 Nominations
Runner Up: WTOP
FAVORITE REALTOR GROUP OR TEAM 21 Nominations
THE CLEGG TEAM/ATOKA PROPERTIES Runner Up: Platinum Group Real Estate/ Pearson Smith Realty
A Life Celebration Funeral Home 201 Edwards Ferry Road NE, Leesburg VA
Runner Up: Dulles Motorcars
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ARTISAN PLUMBING
MUSIC PLANET RADIO
FAVORITE NEW CAR DEALERSHIP
Thank you Loudoun County for voting us your Favorite Funeral Home!
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16 Nominations
FAVORITE NAIL SALON
PAINT NAIL BAR
27 Fairfax Street, Leesburg, Virginia 20175 571-442-8181 • theclayandmetalloft.com
FAVORITE PLUMBING COMPANY
FAVORITE RADIO STATION
Runner Up: Anthony Vince’ Nail Spa
LOUDOUN’S
FAVORITE
Runner Up: VIP Boarding Kennel
Runner Up: Melodee Music
47 Nominations
Thank you Loudoun County for voting us your Favorite Art Gallery
FAVORITE PAINTING COMPANY
Runner Up: Loud & Clear Marketing
19 Nominations
THE CLAY AND METAL LOFT
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POND INSTALLATION & REPAIR l GRAVEL DRIVEWAYS & ROADS l & MORE!
FAVORITE RENTAL CENTER 3 Nominations
BROOKE RENTAL CENTER Runner Up: Rentals Unlimited
FAVORITE STORE FOR GIFTS 21 Nominations
ZAZU
Runner Up: Twigs
FAVORITE POOL SUPPLY STORE 3 Nominations
FAVORITE REAL ESTATE BROKERAGE 14 Nominations
PEARSON SMITH REALTY Runner Up: Keller Williams
SWIM GEM
Runner Up: Total Pools
FAVORITE TANNING SALON 5 Nominations
FAVORITE ROOFING COMPANY 12 Nominations
LOUDOUN VALLEY ROOFING Runner Up: C2 Operations
PALM BEACH TANNING Runner Up: Spray Tans by Sara
FAVORITE THRIFT STORE 9 Nominations
LOUDOUN’S FAVORITE WINNER FOR 7 YEARS IN A ROW. THANK YOU TO OUR CLIENTS! Visit our website at LuckettsExcavating.com to learn more about our excavation services and call us at 703-443-0039. Proudly serving Loudoun County for 22 Years.
FAVORITE SPECIALTY STORE 20 Nominations
LEESBURG HOBBIES & COLLECTIBLES
BLUE RIDGE HOSPICE Runner Up: Resourceful Woman
Runner Up: Eyetopia
DARRELL’S BARBER SHOP LOUDOUN’S
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Thank you Loudoun County for voting us your Favorite Barber Shop in the 2021 Loudoun’s Favorites Poll!
DARRELL FURR M, Tu, Th | 9:00am – 5:30pm F | 9:00am – 12:00pm Sa | 7:30am – 12:00pm Darrell accepts late appointments BRITTNEY CUMMINGS Tu-F | 9:00am – 5:30pm Sa | 7:30am – 12:00pm
JOAN GALLAHAN M, W, F | 9:00am – 5:30pm Sa | 7:30am – 12:00pm
147 MAIN STREET PURCELLVILLE, VA 20132 540-338-9027 • DARRELLSBARBERSHOP.COM
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2021 FAVORITE BUSINESSES FAVORITE TITLE COMPANY
FAVORITE VETERINARY PRACTICE
STOCKMAN TITLE & ESCROW
CATOCTIN VETERINARY CLINIC
FAVORITE TREE SERVICE
FAVORITE WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY
12 Nominations
Runner Up: Champion Title
8 Nominations
DONEGAN’S TREE SERVICE Runner Up: Arbor Artists
FAVORITE TUTOR SERVICE 4 Nominations
LOUDOUN TEST PREP
25 Nominations
800-604-2252 www.comfenergy.com
Runner Up: Old Mill Veterinary Hospital 12 Nominations
SARAH HUNTINGTON
Runner Up: Bob Updegrove Photography
FAVORITE WEDDING PLANNER
Thank you for voting for us!
9 Nominations
THE FINER POINTS Runner Up: Vida Events
Runner Up: Mathnasium
#1 Insulation Company Again!
FAVORITE CLOTHING STORE FAVORITE USE CAR DEALERSHIP
18 nominations
CARMAX
Runner Up: The Jeans Whisperer
4 Nominations
KOHL’S
Runner Up: H&H Used Cars
LOUDOUN’S
FAVORITE
FAVORITE YOGA/PILATES STUDIO
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13 Nominations
YOGA TIME STUDIO
2021
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Runner Up: Flow Yoga
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LOUDOUN’S
FAVORITE
BEST MIDWIFE
Thanks for voting Doug Kressley Best Mechanic 203 Wirt Street, SW Leesburg, VA 20175 703-777-8424 JULY 29, 2021
"Thanks for voting me best midwife, 'Providing comprehensive care for women across the lifespan.' " courtneyhasseman.com | @courtneyhasseman
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Thanks for Voting Dr. Mountcastle Loudoun’s Favorite Plastic Surgeon 8 years in a row!
Breast Augmentation Breast Reduction Vein Clinic Dermatologic Surgery (Cyst, lipomas, moles)
44095 Pipeline Plaza, Ste. 430 Ashburn, VA 20147 703-858-3208 PAGE 40
Med Spa: 44095 Pipeline Plaza, Ste. 270 Ashburn, VA 20147 571-266-1776 LOUDOUN’S FAVORITES - 2021
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MAIDS NEEDED
HELP WANTED AT FAMILY PRACTICE Large family practice in Loudoun County with 6 locations and 28 providers looking for FT LPN’s or MA’s with a dedication to excellence. New LPN graduates welcome to apply. Pediatric and or family practice experience preferred. EHR experience highly recommended. We offer competitive pay rates, health, dental and vision insurance as well as direct deposit, 401K and many other benefits. Please send your resume to: lgray@lmgdoctors.com or fax to 703-726-0804 attention Lisa
No evenings or weekends Pay starts at $12/hr Please call 571-291-9746 Town of Leesburg Employment Opportunities Please visit www.leesburgva.gov/jobs for more information and to apply online. Resumes may be submitted as supplemental only. EOE/ADA. Regular Full-Time Positions Position
Department
Salary Range
Closing Date
IT Systems Administrator
Utilities
$70,374-$120,339 DOQ
Open until filled Open until filled
Police Officer
Police
$53,233-$89,590 DOQ
Project Manager
Utilities
$76,941-$131,689 DOQ
Open until filled
Senior Buyer/Contracts Administrator
Finance
$67,175-$115,044 DOQ
Open until filled
Senior Zoning Analyst
Planning & Zoning
$61,857-$105,896 DOQ
Open until filled
Systems Analyst/Infrastructure & Asset Management
Public Works & Capital Projects
$70,374-$120,339 DOQ
Open until filled
Training and Development Coordinator
Utilities
$52,446-$89,790 DOQ
Open until filled
Utility Plant Operator: Trainee, I, II or Senior
Utilities
$41,353-$89,790 DOQ
Open until filled
Utility Plant Technician: Trainee, Technician or Senior
Utilities
$44,905-$89,790 DOQ
Open until filled
Utility System Trainee or Technician
Utilities
$41,353-$76,882 DOQ
Open until filled
Regular Part-Time Position Position
Department Outreach Program Coordinator
Hourly Rate Parks and Recreation
$23.03-39.43 DOQ
Closing Date Open until filled
Flexible Part-Time Position
DRIVERS NEEDED Regular & CDL Call 703-737-3011
Position
Department Customer Service Representative III
Hourly Rate Utilities
$23.03-39.43 DOQ
Closing Date Open until filled
To review Ida Lee (Parks & Recreation) flexible part-time positions, please visit www.leesburgva.gov/jobs. Most positions will be filled at or near the minimum of the range. Dependent on qualifications. All Town vacancies may be viewed on Comcast Cable Channel 67 and Verizon FiOS Channel 35.
Construction Project Manager Meridien Group, LLC is seeking a motivated, qualified individual to handle all aspects of construction project management. Responsibilities include controlling the time, cost and quality of construction projects. Project managers will be expected to plan and coordinate all aspects of the construction process, including hiring contractors and working with engineers, architects, and vendors.
FULL TIME FLAGGER Traffic Plan seeks FT Flaggers to set up and control traffic around construction sites. A valid drivers license is a must, good pay, and benefits. If interested please fill out an application at 7855 Progress Court Suite 103 Gainesville, VA on Wednesdays from 9 am to 12 pm or online at www.trafficplan.com
Managers will be responsible for determining the scheduling of different phases of a project based on established deadlines. Project managers will be expected to negotiate contracts with architects, vendors, contractors and other workers. The securing of building permits and licenses and delivery of materials and equipment to construction sites will be the responsibility of the project manager. Construction managers will confer with supervisors or other managers to monitor construction progress, including worker productivity and compliance with building and safety codes. PREFERED QUALIFICATIONS • College degree in construction management or relevant field. Years of experience in a similar or related position will be considered in lieu of degree. • Strong knowledge and understanding of construction field preferred • Ability to work in an office environment as well as in the field as requested. • Intermediate to advanced skill level in Microsoft Office products including MS Project. • Familiarity with Procore construction management software preferred, not required. • Ability to learn company specific software as needed or required. (Familiarity with Procore preferred, but not required) • Prior experience in construction or relative field preferred. • Proven track record working with people, teams, and projects. • Ability to work independently, within a team and in a diverse workforce. • Ability to travel as needed • Must be able to pass a background check for clearance to Federal buildings CONTACT INFO Kathy Hicks 208 South King Street Suite 303 • Leesburg, VA 20175 www.meridiengroupllc.com khicks@meridiengroupllc.com Office: (703) 777-8285
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Live Music: A Note Two Self
Saturday, July 31, 1 p.m. Harpers Ferry Brewing, 37412 Adventure Center Lane, Loudoun Heights Details: facebook.com/harpersferrybrewing Catch Alexandria-based singer/songwriter Rook Richards in a gorgeous setting.
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Saturday, July 31 7:00 - 8:30 pm Lawn chairs and blankets are advised. No smoking, alcoholic beverages, or pets allowed. In case of inclement weather, the show will be cancelled. For more information, visit www.idalee.org
08/08/21 DOORS: 7PM SHOW: 8PM
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Live Music: Sam Hatfield
Saturday, July 31, 1 p.m. The Barns At Hamilton Station, 16804 Hamilton Station Road, Hamilton Details: thebarnsathamiltonstation.com Hatfield brings fresh covers and unique originals to the Barns.
Live Music: Clark Peklo
Saturday, July 31, 1-4 p.m. 868 Estate Vineyards, 14001 Harpers Ferry Road, Hillsboro Details: 868estatevineyards.com Peklo’s fun repertoire includes cool, unexpected covers with a strict No Eagles policy.
Live Music: Wim Tapley
Saturday, July 31, 2 p.m. Lost Rhino Brewing Company 21730 Red Rum Drive, Ashburn Details: lostrhino.com Tapley is one of the region’s most ambitious young artists. He’ll serve up an acoustic set with a mix of covers and originals.
Live Music: Something’s Brewing
Saturday, July 31, 2 p.m. Harvest Gap Brewery, 15485 Purcellville Road, Hillsboro Details: harvestgap.com It’s a party with folk, Americana, reggae and rock from some of Loudoun’s top musicians.
Live Music: Juliet Lloyd
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Saturday, July 31, 2 p.m. Breaux Vineyards, 36888 Breaux Vineyards Lane, Hillsboro Details: breauxvineyards.com Singer/songwriter/pianist Juliet Lloyd embraces the best of pop, rock and classic soul.
Live Music: Gary Smallwood
Saturday, July 31, 2 p.m. Flying Ace Distillery and Brewery, 40950 Flying Ace Lane, Lovettsville Details: flyingacefarm.com Enjoy classic rock, country rock and blues rock from a longtime Loudoun favorite.
Live Music: Johnny Seaton & Bad Behavior
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From traditional favorites to Ernie Bradley A favorite of the Loudoun winery and originals, get ready for bluegrass brewery scene. at its best!
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Saturday, July 31, 6 p.m. Social House South Riding, 25370 Eastern Marketplace Plaza, Chantilly Details: socialhousesouthriding.com Maryland-based Seaton is known for his top-notch Elvis tribute and channeling country greats like Conway Twitty, Tom Jones and Johnny Cash for an evening of classic country, rock and rockabilly.
Live Music: Melissa Quinn Fox
Saturday, July 31, 7 p.m. Saigon Outcast, 44921 George Washington Blvd., Ashburn Details: saigonoutcastva.com Fox returns to Saigon Outcast with high-energy rock and country.
Live Music: Reverend Horton Heat
Saturday, July 31, 8 p.m. Tally Ho Theater, 19 W. Market St., Leesburg Details: tallyhotheater.com The godfather of modern rockabilly rolls into Loudoun for an evening of loud, energetic and funny tunes. Tickets are $30.
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Legal Notices PUBLIC NOTICE
Loudoun County Public Schools
The LOUDOUN COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF BUILDING AND DEVELOPMENT has accepted application for preliminary record plat of subdivision for the following project.
SBPR-2021-0012 Lenah Circle Center Mr. Matt Kroll of Timber Ridge at Hartland, LLC of Ashburn, VA is requesting PRELIMINARY/RECORD plat of subdivision approval to subdivide approximately three (3.4) acres into nine (9) residential lots and one (1) open space lot. The property is located along John Mosby Highway (Route 50), west of Fleetwood Road (Route 616) and east of Everfield Drive (Route 3423). The property is zoned TR-2 (Transitional Residential - 2) and RC (Rural Commercial) under the provisions of the Revised 1993 Loudoun County Zoning Ordinance. The property is more particularly described as PIN 285-10-4331000 in the Blue Ridge Election District. Additional information regarding this application may be found on the Loudoun Online Land Applications System www.loudoun.gov/LOLA by searching for SBPR-2021-0012. Complete copies of the above referenced application(s) are also available for public review at the Loudoun County Department of Building and Development, Land Development File Room, 1 Harrison Street, SE, 2nd Floor, Leesburg, Virginia, between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, physical public access to the file may be interrupted. You may contact the project manager to arrange for alternative access to the file if necessary. Please forward any comments or questions to the project manager, Eric Blankenship at eric.blankenship@loudoun.gov or you may mail them to The Department of Building and Development, 1 Harrison Street, SE, 2nd Floor, Leesburg, Virginia by September 2, 2021. The Department of Building and Development will take action on the above application(s) in accordance with the requirements for preliminary/record subdivisions outlined in Section 1243.09 of the Land Subdivision and Development Ordinance (LSDO). 07/29/21
Pursuant to Virginia Code §§ 15.2-2100 et seq., notice is hereby given that the Town Council of the Town of Leesburg, Virginia, will hold a public hearing on: Tuesday, August 10, 2021, at 7:00 P.M. in the Council Chambers of Town Hall, 25 West Market Street, Leesburg, VA to consider the adoption of the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE INITIATING AND ESTABLISHING A PROCESS FOR SOLICITING PROPOSALS AND GRANTING NON-EXCLUSIVE TELECOMMUNICATIONS FACILITY FRANCHISES The proposed ordinance initiates a Town Council process for the grant of non-exclusive telecommunications facility franchise(s) in the manner prescribed by law, and sets forth the process for soliciting, receiving, and evaluating bids for such non-exclusive franchise(s). 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 reasonable 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. 07/29 & 08/05/21
COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA VA. CODE §§ 1-211.1; 8.01-316, -317, 20-104 Case No. CL-21-2965 LOUDOUN COUNTY Circuit Court 18 EAST MARKET ST., LEESBURG, VA 20176 STEPHANIE VILLALOBOS v. FRANKLIN O. CORDOVA The object of this suit is to: UNCONTESTED DIVORCE SIX MONTH SEPERATION It is ORDERED that Franklin O. Cordova appear at the above-named court and protect his/ her interests on or before 9/17/2021 at 2:00 PM. 07/29, 08/05, 08/12, & 08/19/21
On June 8, 2021, the Loudoun County School Board initiated an abbreviated attendance zone change process that proposes to assign the Hartland and Lenah Circle East communities to the Mercer Middle School/John Champe High School attendance zone – prior to the start of the 2021-2022 academic year. Additional information on this proposed attendance zone change is posted on the Loudoun County Public Schools webpage (https://www.lcps.org/Page/236732). The School Board is scheduled to hold a public hearing on the attendance zone change on August 10, 2021, to be followed by action on the proposed change later the same evening. Persons may sign up to speak at the August 10 meeting by calling 571-252-1020. Written comment may be sent to lcpsplan@lcps.org; all correspondence and information received will be shared with the School Board. The August 10 meeting will be held at the Loudoun County Public Schools Administration Building (21000 Education Court, Ashburn) and begin at 6:30 p.m. The meeting will also be broadcast live on Comcast Channel 18 and Verizon Fios Channel 43, as well as viewable via simultaneous webcast on the Loudoun County Public Schools website (www.lcps.org). Persons who need translation/interpretation assistance or a reasonable accommodation for any type of disability, in order to participate meaningfully in the August 10, 2021 public hearing and meeting, should contact the Superintendent’s Office at 571-252-1020 at least three (3) days prior to the meeting. Beverly I. Tate, Director Loudoun County Public Schools Department of Support Services, Division of Planning Services 21000 Education Court, Ashburn, Virginia 20148 Telephone: 571-252-1050 Email: lcpsplan@lcps.org 06/24, 07/01, 07/08, 07/15, 07/22, 07/29, & 08/05/21
Town of Leesburg Continues Water Valve Exercise and Maintenance Program Public Notification
TOWN OF LEESBURG NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
ORDER OF PUBLICATION
Proposed Middle School & High School Attendance Zone Change
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. 05/27/21 07/29/21
Notice of Public Hearing Hamilton Town Council The Hamilton Town Council will hold a public hearing on Monday August 9, 2021, beginning at 7:00 p.m., at the Hamilton Town Office, 53 E. Colonial Highway, Hamilton, Virginia, to receive comments and consider the adoption of a Boundary Line Adjustment Petition and Agreement with the County of Loudoun., as authorized by Code of Virginia of 1950, as amended, §15.2-3106. The Petition and Agreement propose to bring an 8.2 acre Town-owned parcel into the Town corporate limits. The parcel is located adjacent to the Town’s Wastewater Treatment Plant in the northeast corner of Town and is identified as PIN: 418305976. Copies of the proposed Petition, Agreement and related documents may be viewed on-line at hamiltonva.gov, or at the Town Office on Monday through Friday from 8:30 am to 4:00 pm. The regularly scheduled Town Council meeting will begin immediately following the public hearing. David Simpson, Mayor Hamilton Town Council
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Legal Notices
ORDER OF PUBLICATION COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA VA. CODE § 8.01-316 Case No.:
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.
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Black and highlighter green Schwinn Genesis bicycle
SO210010768
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Phone Number
Recovery Location Cascades Pkwy/Palisades Pkwy Sterling, VA
703-777-0610 07/22 & 07/29/21
ORDER OF PUBLICATION
PUBLIC NOTICE The LOUDOUN COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF BUILDING AND DEVELOPMENT has accepted application for preliminary record plat of subdivision for the following project.
SBPR-2021-0005 Foxlease Farms LLC Mr. Eric Steiner of Foxlease Ventures of Upperville, VA is requesting PRELIMINARY/RECORD plat of subdivision approval to subdivide approximately one hundred fifty eight (158.94) acres into four (4) residential lots. The property is located between Greengarden Road (Route 719) and Willsville Road (Route 623), north of Millville Road (Route 743). The property is zoned AR-2 (Agriculture Rural - 2) under the provisions of the Revised 1993 Loudoun County Zoning Ordinance. The property is more particularly described as PIN 657-37-4152-000 in the Blue Ridge Election District. Additional information regarding this application may be found on the Loudoun Online Land Applications System www.loudoun.gov/LOLA by searching for SBPR-2021-0005. Complete copies of the above referenced application(s) are also available for public review at the Loudoun County Department of Building and Development, Land Development File Room, 1 Harrison Street, SE, 2nd Floor, Leesburg, Virginia, between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, physical public access to the file may be interrupted. You may contact the project manager to arrange for alternative access to the file if necessary. Please forward any comments or questions to the project manager, Eric Blankenship at eric.blankenship@loudoun.gov or you may mail them to The Department of Building and Development, 1 Harrison Street, SE, 2nd Floor, Leesburg, Virginia by September 2, 2021. The Department of Building and Development will take action on the above application(s) in accordance with the requirements for preliminary/record subdivisions outlined in Section 1243.09 of the Land Subdivision and Development Ordinance (LSDO). 07/29/21
TOWN OF LEESBURG
NOTICE OF PLANNING COMMISSION PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER TOWN PLAN AMENDMENT TLTA-2019-0001 VIRGINIA VILLAGE Pursuant to Sections 15.2-1427, 15.2-2204, 15.2-2205 and 15.2-2285 of the Code of Virginia, 1950, as amended, the LEESBURG PLANNING COMMISSION will hold a public hearing on THURSDAY, AUGUST 5, 2021 at 7:00 p.m. in the Town Council Chambers, 25 West Market Street, Leesburg, Virginia 20176, to consider Town Plan Amendment application TLTA-2019-0001, a request by Keane Enterprises to amend the Town Plan Crescent District Planned Land Use Policy Map, the Crescent District Building Heights Policy Map, and the Crescent District Future Streets Policy Map. This Town Plan Amendment applies to 4.85 acres located at the end of Madison Court S.E., Leesburg, Virginia 20175 and further identified as Loudoun County Parcel Identification Number (PIN) 231-18-0470 (2.68 acres) and portions of 231-17-9342 and 231-18-0311. The parcels are zoned R-22, Multifamily Residential and Gateway District (Overlay) (2.68 acres) and CD-MUR, Crescent District-Mixed Use Residential (2.17 acres). The Town Plan designates this property as “Downtown” on the Planned Land Use Policy Map. Approximately 2.17 acres are designated as “Mixed Use” on the Crescent District Land Use Policy Map but the 2.68 acre parcel is not currently included on the Crescent District Land Use Policy Map. The Applicant proposes to amend the Crescent District Land Use Policy Map to include the subject property as Crescent District “Residential”. The requested “Residential” land use does not specify a density but a separate Rezoning Application (TLZM-20190001) has also been submitted by the applicant to allow for a residential use on the subject property at a density of about 16.7 units per acre. Two other maps are also proposed to be amended to include the subject property: the Crescent District Building Height Policy Map and the Crescent District Future Streets Policy Map. Additional information and copies of these applications 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 Brian Boucher, Deputy Director at 703-771-2774 or by email at bboucher@leesburgva.gov. At this hearing, all persons desiring to express their views concerning these matters will be heard. Persons requiring special accommodations at the meeting should contact the Clerk of the Commission at (703) 771-2434 three days in advance of the meeting. For TTY/TDD service, use the Virginia Relay Center by dialing 711. 07/22 & 07/29/21
COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA VA. CODE § 8.01-316 Case No.: JJ040484-09-00 JJ040484-10-00 Loudoun Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court Commonwealth of Virginia, in re Christian Carter Loudoun County Department of Family Services /v. David Craig Johnson, father The object of this suit is to 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 Christian Carter and Petition for Termination of Parental Rights of David Craig Johnson, father, pursuant to Virginia Code §16.1-283 for Christian Carter. David Craig Johnson is 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 his residual parental rights with respect to Christian Carter. David Craig Johnson is hereby further notified that if his residual parental rights are terminated, he will no longer have any legal rights with respect to said minor child, including, but not limited to, the right to visit Christian Carter; any authority with respect to the care and supervision of Christian Carter; or the right to make health related decisions or determine the religious affiliation of Christian Carter. Further, David Craig Johnson will have no legal and/or financial obligations with respect to Christian Carter, and the Department of Family Services of Loudoun County, Virginia may be granted the authority to place Christian Carter for adoption and consent to the adoption of Christian Carter. It is ORDERED that the defendant David Craig Johnson, father appear at the above-named Court and protect his August 10, 2021 at 2:00 pm. 07/15, 07/22, 07/29 & 08/05/21
ABC LICENSE
Fifty Leven, LLC, trading as Fifty Leven, 623 Warrenton Ter NE, Leesburg, Loudoun, VA 20176-2466 The above establishment is applying to the VIRGINIA AlCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL (ABC) AUTHORITY for an Internet Wine Retailer - In State license to sell or manufacture alcoholic beverages. 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. 07/29 & 08/05/21
JJ044085-04-00,-05, -06, -07
Loudoun Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court Commonwealth of Virginia, in re Isaac William McClure Loudoun County Department of Family Services /v. Stephanie McClure, mother; Edwin Ernesto Ortiz, putative father; and Unknown father The object of this suit is to 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. Stephanie McClure, 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 their interests July 30, 2021 at 9:00 am. 07/29/21
Notice of Public Hearing Hamilton Town Council The Hamilton Town Council will hold a public hearing on Monday August 9, 2021, beginning at 7:00 p.m., at the Hamilton Town Office, 53 E. Colonial Highway, Hamilton, Virginia, to receive comments and consider the adoption of the following amendments to the Codified Ordinances of the Town of Hamilton, Virginia, Chapter 12, Environment, Article 1, Section 12-1 to require the cutting of grass, weeds, and other substances on occupied and unoccupied property, as authorized by Code of Virginia of 1950, as amended §§ 15.2-901. Copies of the proposed amendments and related materials may be viewed on-line at hamiltonva.gov, or at the Town Office on Monday through Friday form 8:30 am to 4:00 pm. The regularly scheduled Town Council meeting will begin immediately following the public hearing. David Simpson, Mayor Hamilton Town Council
07/29/21
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Legal Notices TOWN OF LEESBURG NOTICE OF TOWN COUNCIL PUBLIC HEARING
TOWN OF LEESBURG NOTICE OF PLANNING COMMISSION PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER REZONING APPLICATION TLZM-2019-0001 AND SPECIAL EXCEPTION APPLICATION TLSE-2020-0004 VIRGINIA VILLAGE
Pursuant to Sections 15.2-1427, 15.2-2204, 15.2-2205 and 15.2-2285 of the Code of Virginia, 1950, as amended, the LEESBURG PLANNING COMMISSION will hold a public hearing on THURSDAY, AUGUST 5, 2021 at 7:00 p.m. in the Town Council Chambers, 25 West Market Street, Leesburg, Virginia 20176, to consider Rezoning application TLZM-2019-0001 and Special Exception application TLSE-2020-0004, Virginia Village.
TO CONSIDER REZONING APPLICATION TLZM-2021-0001, 20 UNION STREET NW 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, AUGUST 10, 2021 at 7:00 P.M. in the Town Council Chambers, 25 West Market Street, Leesburg, Virginia 20176, to consider Rezoning application TLZM-2021-0001 20 Union Street NW. The subject property consists of 0.84 acres situated at 20 Union Street NW at the intersection of Union Street NW and Wirt Street NW. The parcel is split-zoned, with a portion zoned R-HD, Historic Residential District, and a portion zoned R-6, Moderate Density Residential District. The property is further described as Loudoun County Parcel Identification Number (PIN) 230-18-5465-000.
The subject property consists of approximately 18.48 acres and includes the existing Virginia Village Shopping Center located on the north side of Catoctin Circle, S.E., and west of Harrison Street, S.E. That center is zoned CD-MUR, Crescent District-Mixed-Use Residential and CD-CC, Crescent District-Commercial Corridor and is further identified as Loudoun County Property Identification Numbers (PIN) 231-17-9342, 231-17-7713, 231-18-0311, 231-18-5606, 232-47-9494, and 232-48-2685. Also included is a 2.68 acre undeveloped parcel at the end of Madison Court, S.E., that is zoned R-22, Multifamily Residential District and Gateway District (Overlay), and is further identified as Loudoun County Property Identification Number (PIN) 231-18-0470.
Rezoning Application TLZM-2021-0001 is a request by the Loudoun County Board of Supervisors to rezone the entire subject property to the GC, - Government Center District. The purpose of the rezoning is to restore and preserve the c. 1880’s former African-American Douglass School, and convert the building into a museum/cultural center. The c. 1964 office building will continue to be used for government administrative purposes. The site is located in the Central Planning Area of the Leesburg Town Plan, and the Planned Land Use Policy Map further designates the Subject Property as “Downtown”. The recommended density range is 0.35 to 1.0 FAR whereas the existing density of 0.21 in two separate buildings is intended to remain. The Heritage Resources Chapter specifically identifies the Subject Property for preservation through inclusion in the H-1, Overlay, Old and Historic District.
Rezoning Application TLZM-2019-0001 is a request by Keane Enterprises to rezone approximately 18.48 acres from R-22, Multi-Family Residential, CD-MUR, Crescent District-Mixed-Use Residential, CD-CC, Crescent District-Commercial Corridor and Gateway District (Overlay) to CD-RH, Crescent District Residential High Density and CD-CC, Crescent District-Corridor Commercial, subject to a Concept Plan and Proffers. The application requests 643 residential units (53 single-family attached units, 28 stacked townhouse units and 562 multifamily units) and up to 175,000 square feet of commercial uses, including office, retail and other uses that may be interchanged. The site is located in the Town Plan Central Planning Area and a 2.68 acre portion of the property is further designated as “Downtown” on the Planned Land Use Policy Map with no recommended density for residential use or Floor Area Ratio (F.A.R.) for commercial uses. The proposed residential area for the requested CDRH District is 16.7 dwelling units per acre. This portion is subject to a Town Plan Amendment request to designate this area as “Residential” on the Crescent District Land Use Policy Map (See TLTA-20190001 Virginia Village).
Additional information and copies of this application are available at the Department of Planning and Zoning located on the second floor of the Leesburg Town Hall, 25 West Market Street, Leesburg, Virginia 20176 during normal business hours (Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.), or by contacting Christopher Murphy, Senior Planning Project Manager, at 703-737-7009 or cmurphy@leesburgva.gov. At this hearing, 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 Council at (703) 771-2733 three days in advance of the meeting. For TTY/TDD service, use the Virginia Relay Center by dialing 711. 07/29 & 08/05/21
LOUDOUN COUNTY WILL BE ACCEPTING SEALED COMPETITIVE BIDS FOR:
The Town Plan designates the remainder of the property on the Crescent District Land Use Policy Map as “Mixed Use”, “Commercial/Mixed Use” and “Open Space” with no recommended density for residential use or F.A.R. for commercial uses. Taking this portion of the property which includes the area requested for mixed use CD-CC District, the proposed density is 53.7 dwelling units per acre and the F.A.R. is 0.36.
BELMONT RIDGE ROAD WIDENING FROM TRURO PARISH DRIVE TO CROSON LANE, RFP No. 408782 until prior to 4:00 p.m., local “Atomic Time”, August 30, 2021.
The application includes 34 requested modifications to the Crescent Design District regulations.
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.
Special Exception Application TLSE-2020-0004 is a request by Keane Enterprises to permit the alteration of the floodplain along a portion of the Town Branch waterway on the parcel identified as Property Identification Number (PIN) 231-18-5606 to facilitate construction of a pedestrian bridge across that waterway.
The plans and specifications for this project can obtain by sending an email to the Invitation for Bid point of contact. A Pre-Bid Conference will be held virtually using GoTo Meeting software on July 29, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. for clarification of any questions on the drawings, specifications, and site conditions.
WHEN CALLING, PLEASE LET US KNOW IF YOU NEED ANY REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION FOR ANY TYPE OF DISABILITY IN ORDER TO PARTICIPATE IN THIS PROCUREMENT. 07/29/21
Additional information and copies of these two 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 Brian Boucher, Deputy Director, at 703-771-2774 or bboucher@leesburgva.gov. At these hearings, all persons desiring to express their views concerning these matters will be heard. Persons requiring special accommodations at the meeting should contact the Clerk of the Commission at (703) 771-2434 three days in advance of the meeting. For TTY/TDD service, use the Virginia Relay Center by dialing 711. 07/22 & 07/29/21
NOTICE OF IMPOUNDMENT OF ABANDONED VEHICLES This notice is to inform the owner and any person having a security interest in their right to reclaim the motor vehicle herein described within 15 days after the date of storage charges resulting from placing the vehicle in custody, and the failure of the owner or persons having security interests to exercise their right to reclaim the vehicle within the time provided shall be deemed a waiver by the owner, and all persons having security interests of all right, title and interest in the vehicle, and consent to the sale of the abandoned motor vehicle at a public auction. This notice shall also advise the owner of record of his or her right to contest the determination by the Sheriff that the motor vehicle was “abandoned”, as provided in Chapter 630.08 of the Loudoun County Ordinance, by requesting a hearing before the County Administrator in writing. Such written request for a hearing must be made within 15 days of the notice. YR.
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TOWN OF LEESBURG NOTICE OF TOWN COUNCIL PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT TLOA-2020-0004 REVISING USE REGULATIONS DENSITY/INTENSITY AND DIMENSIONAL STANDARDS IN THE GC-GOVERNMENT CENTER ZONING DISTRICT 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, AUGUST 10, 2021 at 7:00 p.m. in the Town Council Chambers, 25 West Market Street, Leesburg, Virginia, 20176, to consider Zoning Ordinance Amendment TLOA-2020-0004 to amend the following sections: 1.
Sections 7.3.1, 7.3.2, 7.3.3.A, 7.3.3.D, and 7.3.3.E to revise the use regulations, density/ intensity and dimensional standards in the GC, Government Center Zoning District.
Additional information including copies of the full text of this proposed Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment are available at the Department of Planning and Zoning located on the 2nd floor of the Leesburg Town Hall, 25 West Market Street, Leesburg, Virginia 20176 during normal business hours (Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.), or by contacting Christopher Murphy, Senior Planning Project Manager, via email at cmurphy@leesburgva.gov, or via telephone 703-737-7009. This Zoning Ordinance amendment application is identified as case number TLOA-2020-0004. At this hearing all persons desiring to express their views concerning these matters will be heard. Persons requiring special accommodations should contact the Clerk of Council at (703) 771-2733, three days in advance of the meeting. For TTY/TDD service, use the Virginia Relay Center by dialing 711. 07/29 & 08/05/21
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TOWN OF LEESBURG NOTICE OF TOWN COUNCIL PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT TLOA-2021-0007 AND ZONING MAP AMENDMENT TLZM-2020-0005 TO EXPAND THE H-1 OVERLAY, OLD AND HISTORIC DISTRICT, TO INCLUDE THE ENTIRETY OF THE PROPERTY AT 20 UNION STREET NW
VIRGINIA IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF LOUDOUN COUNTY LOUDOUN COUNTY, VIRGINIA Plaintiff, V. PHILIP M. DODDERIDGE Defendant.
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Civil Action No. CL 21-3881
ORDER OF PUBLICATION The object of the above-styled suit is to achieve the judicial sale of real estate located in Loudoun County, Virginia, for the purpose of collecting delinquent real estate taxes assessed against the subject real Property. IT APPEARING that the subject real estate contains 40.7 acres, more or less, with improvements, located at 19599 Ridgeside Road, Bluemont, Virginia 20135 identified by Loudoun County PIN 651-17-6424-000 and Tax Map Number /53/////////2B (the “Property”) and is further described among the land records of Loudoun County, Virginia as: All that certain lot or parcel of land, together with any improvement thereon and appurtenances thereto, situate, lying and being in Loudoun County, Virginia, and being 40.705 acres, more or less, as better shown on plat of J. Horace Jarrett, C.L.S., entitled “BOUNDARY LINE ADJUSTMENT ON THE PROPERTIES OF BILL SGARRELLA AND PHILIP M. & LINDA B. DODDERIDGE”, dated December 31, 1988 and recorded with that deed recorded in Deed Book 1044, at Page 972 among the land records of Loudoun County, Virginia. AND BEING a portion of the same property, conveyed to Philip M. Dodderidge from Charles M. Baker and Mary Lee Baker by deed dated May 27, 1976 recorded at Deed Book 640 Page 514 among the land records of Loudoun County, Virginia. IT FURTHER APPEARING to the Court, by affidavit, that the County used diligence to ascertain a location at which Defendant Philip M. Dodderidge may be served; and IT FURTHER APPEARING that Philip M. Dodderidge is a nonresident individual; it is therefore ORDERED, that pursuant to Virginia Code §§8.01-316 and 58.1-3967, PHILIP M. DODDERIDGE appear before this Court on September 10, 2021 at 10:00 a.m., and do what is necessary to protect his interests herein; and it is also ORDERED, that pursuant to Virginia Code §8.01-321, this Order be published for two successive weeks in Loudoun Now. Entered this 8 day of July, 2021 07/22 & 07/29/21
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COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA VA. CODE §§ 1-211.1; 8.01-316, -317, 20-104 Case No. CL-21-2993
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LOUDOUN COUNTY CIRCUIT COURT 18 EAST MARKET ST.,LEESBURG, VA 20176 GEORGINA MENDOZA v. EWVIN NAJERA
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, AUGUST 10, 2021 AT 7:00 P.M. in the Town Council Chambers, 25 West Market Street, Leesburg, Virginia 20176, to consider Rezoning application TLZM-2020-0005 and Zoning Ordinance Amendment TLOA-20210007 to include the entirety of the property at 20 Union Street NW, in the H-1, Overlay, Old and Historic District while removing portion of the same property from the Gateway District (Overlay). The subject property consists of 0.84 acres. That portion affected by the proposed amendment is zoned R-6, Moderate Density Residential District, and further described as Loudoun County Parcel Identification Number (PIN) 230-18-5465. Rezoning/Application TLZM-2020-0005 is an amendment initiated by the property owner (Loudoun County Board of Supervisors) to amend the official zoning map to extend the H-1, Overlay, Old and Historic District, to include approximately 0.60 acres of the subject property. The Town Plan designates this property as “Downtown” on the Land Use Policy Map and specifically identifies the property as one that may be eligible for inclusion in the H-1 Old and Historic District Overlay. Zoning Ordinance Amendment Case Number TLOA-2018-0006 is an amendment to the text of Section 7.5.3 to add a description of the land proposed for this addition to the H-1, Overlay, Old and Historic District. Additional information and copies of these applications are available at the Department of Planning and Zoning located on the second floor of the Leesburg Town Hall, 25 West Market Street, Leesburg, Virginia 20176 during normal business hours (Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.), or by contacting Christopher Murphy, Senior Planning Project Manager, at 703-737-7009 or cmurphy@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 Council at (703) 771-2733 three days in advance of the meeting. For TTY/TDD service, use the Virginia Relay Center by dialing 711. 07/29 & 08/05/21
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Opinion Beyond the Regulations Three decades ago, the county’s Open Space Advisory Committee led a campaign to persuade the Board of Supervisors to re-think Loudoun’s rural development policies. At the time, the alarm was over the fear that Loudoun’s countryside would be carved up completely into a Euclidean grid of three acres lots where the owners of McMansions would forever battle with the upkeep of sprawling lawns. The panel’s leader, including Mouncey Ferguson and the late Chuck Jones, were pushing a new concept in which those permitted homes would be clustered together on smaller lots that would be less intrusive to viewsheds and farmland while making more efficient use of roads and other infrastructure—and permanently preserving the surrounding land as open space. As subsequent county boards sought to provide rural landowners and retiring farmers with economically attractive alternatives to converting wheatfields and cow pastures to housing subdivisions, the clustering concept grew more complex. Eventually, the goal became to set aside land for a farmstead or two around each new neighborhood. Despite those intentions, rarely did these larger lots yield any new agricultural activity. And the county continued to witness the loss of farmland at a rapid pace. A year ago, supervisors were told it was a loss of four square miles a year. That was before today’s reheated housing market that has home and lot prices skyrocketing. Most recently, the most effective farmland preservation tools have been easement programs that provide significant, tangible tax benefits to landowners, even if not to the level of economic gain that could be achieved by growing houses. While those successes have been driven by the wherewithal and vision of just a few, they demonstrate the great positive, permanent impact such investments can make. As county leaders undertake another round of regulatory engineering to achieve their goals, they are just as likely to spur another rush by landowners looking to get their currently allowed lots on the books before the government does any more tinkering with their property rights. We’ve seen that cycle before. Another avenue would be to build on the two approaches that have worked best—continuing to provide a supportive environment for the rural businesses that give value to the county’s open space resources, and stepping up support for conservation easements to protect land deemed important for its agricultural or community value. And there is a case to be made that the rural interests, rather than taxpayers at large, could be the primary funding source for such endeavors. How much could a special rural tax district funded by setting aside 25 cents from each beer or wine glass contribute to the effort? The history of the county’s cluster ordinance demonstrates how difficult it is for the government to achieve its goals through regulations. As this board tackles the issue, it is best to look at all the available tools. n
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LETTERS to the Editor Stand Up Editor: This recent letter from the Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services about the crisis at state mental health facilities is very troubling. There are major hospital staff shortages across the commonwealth, which are causing the five state hospitals to stop all admissions until attrition, either from safe discharges or by even death, decrease the current population to a reasonable level that can be served by staff. The Friends of Loudoun Mental Health Board of Directors has reviewed the letter and is deeply concerned. For over 65 years, we have served the residents of Loudoun by providing support to individuals who are affected by mental illness, including, but not limited to, those disabled by their illnesses. We support people who are in treatment with the Department of Mental Health, Substance Abuse and Developmental Services by educating the public about the need to care for their mental health; the connection between mental and physical health; calling for the end of the stigma associated with mental illness; and, providing financial assistance to individuals who are disabled by their illness and live at 150% or less of the Federal Poverty Income Guidelines, and are either on Medicaid or have no insurance. Many of them may be on the verge of homelessness. There are many instances where these individuals are adjusting to a home or facility after having been dis-
charged from a state hospital. Recovery with a mental illness does not equate to the same as in physical health. In physical health, recovery can mean an end to a disease or condition as a result of various treatments and/or surgeries. Mental illness has no cure. Medications and therapy teach the individual how to handle their illness so they can return to a previous life, equipped with the tools to be successful. Others will struggle their entire lives with a serious mental illness but are protected and supported by the many psychiatrists, therapists, case managers and psychiatric technicians with whom they come in contact. This is why we need to ensure state hospitals remain open and adequately funded. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the mental health challenges associated with it including isolation, lack of childcare and remote learning, and job instability, we are in the largest mental health crisis this country has ever seen. People were forced to stay in mental hospitals when they were ready to be discharged. Many people who have always perceived themselves as “normal” are dealing with anxiety, depression, social anxiety, fear, and paranoia. Most will be able to eventually get therapy (and medication, if necessary). Others will need deeper therapy and potentially even hospitalization. State hospitals are where individuals similar to those that Friends’ financial programs LETTERS TO THE EDITOR continues on page 21
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Broadband investment continued from page 3 he is a partner. Both spoke to the board during the board’s July 20 public input session. “It’s this kind of public-private partnership that is a model for closing the digital divide, and frankly Loudoun could be a model for the nation,” Pai said. Kevin Noll, of the Loudoun Broadband Alliance, called it “our generation’s rural electrification project.”
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support could end up for treatment – these are the individuals without private insurance or are not covered by Medicaid. DBHDS stated that there are funds they can use on an emergency basis, but those funds will be depleted by the end of the first quarter of the fiscal year –that means September! We urge Gov. Northam to call a special session of the General Assembly to formulate and approve an emergency fund to allow DBHDS to give raises to the psychiatrists, nurses, orderlies, technicians, and security who have been dedicated to providing patient care during the pandemic. They also need funding to recruit and train more staff. The state hospitals need to get back to normal capacity as soon as possible. Otherwise, we could quite possibly end up with people with serious mental illness either being homeless or in detention centers because there is no place for them to go to receive treatment. Please consider writing to your state senator, your delegate and the Governor asking for immediate attention
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A county staff report describes the current crop of state and federal funding in unusually floral—but nonetheless possibly completely factual—language as a “a once-in-a-generation investment in broadband.” In addition to the federal ARPA funding Loudoun will use to help expand broadband, the state’s investment in broadband is expected to grow with Governor Ralph Northam’s announcement last week that he proposes investing $700 million of the state’s ARPA allocation in last-mile broadband infrastructure. Northam said the proposal will accelerate his existing 10-year goal for achiev-
ing universal internet access by four years, from 2028 to 2024, with the majority of connections obligated in the next 18 months. Northam made the announcement at the Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center in Abingdon, and was joined by, among others, state Sen. Jennifer B. Boysko (D-33), who chairs Virginia’s Broadband Advisory Council. “It’s time to close the digital divide in our Commonwealth and treat internet service like the 21st century necessity that it is—not just a luxury for some, but an essential utility for all,” Northam said. “The pandemic has reinforced how important
high-quality broadband is for health, education, and economic opportunity, and we cannot afford to leave any community behind.” “The Broadband Advisory Council has long prioritized funding to reduce the cost of broadband access and connect unserved Virginians,” Boysko said. “With this investment of American Rescue Plan dollars, we will greatly accelerate our progress.” The General Assembly will convene in special session Aug. 2 to fill judicial vacancies and allocate more than $4.3 billion in federal relief funding. n
to shoring up the stability and effectiveness of our state mental health system. The Officers and Directors of Friends of Loudoun Mental Health will be doing the same. Stand up for our fellow citizens who may not be able to stand up for themselves because it could be one of us or a loved one in this position in the future. — Katrina Cole, President Friends of Loudoun Mental Health Board of Directors
new wave of transgenderism impacting our kids—primarily our girls. Follow the data: • Transgenderism has historically only impacted 0.01% of the population according to the American Psychiatric Association. • Now, according to the CDC, there’s an unprecedented increase—with 2% of all high school students identifying as transgender and most of those are biological girls. • Late on-set gender dysphoria, among those who have never displayed any prior inclinations, is outside of the realm of what has been seen up until right now. So much so, that a new name has been suggested to uniquely identify it—Rapid Onset Gender Dysphoria or ROGD. What is going on here? ROGD is believed to be, in part, triggered by social media and peer influence. See the PLOS One journal. As more research is done, I’m sure that school impact will also be considered. ROGD is often positioned as the cure for all ills to teen girls that may be experiencing depression, anxiety or other mental health issues. In many cases, it makes those pre-existing issues worse.
As a parent, do you think you should have a right to have these conversations with your child? If you don’t support an immediate gender identity change; if you question it; if you attempt to stall to make sure it’s the right path for your child, the school now has the right (and some may say responsibility) to report you to Child Protective Services as well as the school attorney under claims of abuse. Don’t believe me? See page 14 of the policy. It’s easy enough to find, and it’s all in black and white right there in the policy that they are asking all Virginia school boards to adopt. The state seeks to completely disregard our rights as parents and encourage our children to hide their actions from us— with the help of the schools. Ask your LCPS board member to say “No!” to this poorly and hastily written policy. Because, last I checked, parental rights do still exist in Virginia, and this school system nor the state of Virginia has any right to circumvent our rights for their political agendas. — Lauren Harris, Leesburg
Parental Rights Editor: As a child, I played war and got dirty. I never played “house” or “school” and never took an interest in dolls. I never showed any of the more characteristically female traits towards nurturing… Luckily, I wasn’t growing up today. When I read the “Max” story, I couldn’t help but think of myself. There was never any mention of this biologically female child having asked to be a boy. Rather, this decision was made on his behalf based on what would seem to be his tendency toward “boyish” preferences. But, this conversation is about much more than one specific story. It’s about a
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as bleak hallways of strays in cramped cages, the new Loudoun shelter will come as a pleasant surprise. Stepping inside the glass-fronted building reveals that all those windows are so the cats can have a view. The theme persists throughout the building—where there are animals, there are windows and solar tubes to let in the sunlight, along with enclosed outdoor spaces for them to play. Seating in wide open spaces near the front of the shelter invites visitors to come in, connect to the wi-fi and hang out with the animals, and open, sunny meeting rooms invite hosting community events. Director of Animal Services Nina Stively said many of the design choices that may seem odd at first are geared around animals and visitors. “The animals are really the focus of the building,” Stively said. “We love our staff, of course, but the staff at the end of the day can get up and go home. The animals can’t. This is their home until they find that forever stop. So, until then, we want them to be comfortable, we want them to have natural light and fresh air, and to not have to smell and see other animals that might stress them out.” And by being more inviting and welcoming, Stively said, she hopes the space will also encourage more adoptions—although Loudoun already takes in animals from other jurisdictions to be adopted here. “I want people to come in here on their lunch break, I want people to come in and hang out and use the wi-fi in the lobby,” Stively said. “Come on in and visit the cats when they have some time, come out and join our volunteer program to walk the
dogs around the property or take them out to Bolen. The more engagement we can have with the community, the better for everybody.” And in the back, for the first time, Loudoun County Animal Services has its own in-house veterinarian, Dr. Theresa Brown, a former farm vet. Before, Stively said, Loudoun Animal Services would have to hope one of the vets in the community would have space and time to help with spay or neuter surgeries, or injury and sickness. Now, almost everything can be done in-house, without needing to sort out transportation, find a vet with room and time to help, or stress the animals unnecessarily. The building is built with modern intake procedures sanitation in mind, making it unlikely that animals arriving with any sort of infection will be able to spread it to others. And the central location may even mean the department’s humane law enforcement arm is able to respond more quickly, and increased awareness can mean getting more calls from the community. The department responds to more than 400 calls a month, Stively said. “I actually wish we received more calls, because this animal cruelty is happening, stray animals are happening. If no one’s calling us, we don’t know about them,” Stively said. “So the more calls we have, the more chance we have to make that change and save those lives.” “I don’t expect every person who comes here to adopt a pet, but I do expect every person that comes here to have a positive experience and realize that animal shelters aren’t a bad place,” Stively said. “Animal shelters are a good place. They’re helping animals find permeant, loving homes through the community’s support.” Learn more at loudoun.gov/animals. n
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Rising COVID continued from page 1 “at minimum,” unvaccinated individuals should wear masks in school buildings. The state is leaving the final say on mask requirements up to individual districts, although Loudoun County hasn’t deviated from state guidance throughout the pandemic. It can also be difficult for school systems to accurately determine the vaccination status of an entire student body, Goodfriend pointed out, and children under 12 still can’t be vaccinated for COVID-19. “The practical answer is truly, from both Virginia and the CDC, wherever you are in the U.S., you should wear masks in schools,” Goodfriend said. The CDC also recommended people in areas with higher transmission rates—which would not include Loudoun, which has had more success curtailing the virus’s spread— wear masks indoors, even if vaccinated. And in all cases, Goodfriend said, masks and social distancing can provide an additional level of protection, including for vaccinated people. “If you’re fully vaccinated in an area of lower risk, at this point you don’t necessarily need to do either, but it’s up to you,” Goodfriend said. “It never hurts, but easily it helps.” Loudoun has seen fewer new cases than other parts of the country, and Goodfriend said here the elderly in particular have done a good job of getting vaccinated. But the numbers are climbing. “The likelihood of you coming in contact with the virus is a lot greater now than it was a month ago,” Goodfriend said. “We’re not at the point where we were last winter, but we don’t know if we’re going to get to that point again. We’re still on an upward curve. Hopefully we can plateau at a much lower level.” And people deciding how seriously to take the pandemic face another test with the spread of the Delta variant. While only a limited number of COVID-19 cases are tested to see if they are the more contagious Delta variant, it appears likely that the majority of new infections in Loudoun as in across the state are Delta cases. “A close contact with the Delta virus doesn’t have to be as prolonged a contact or as close a contact—it’s just a lot more transmissible,” Goodfriend said. “So a brief contact at a restaurant, a supermar-
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ket may be sufficient, whereas it may not have been when we were looking at 15 minutes within six feet.” Health officials warned that among Loudoun residents who are vaccinated, the most likely risk factor for COVID-19 infection is another infected member of their household who is unvaccinated. “The facts are the vaccine prevents infection and reduces symptoms of illness should a vaccinated person contract the virus, including against the Delta variant,” Goodfriend stated. “The vaccine is
the most effective tool we have in fighting this disease and finally helping our community get back to normal and our children back to school.” The Health Department strongly recommends that everyone age 12 years and older get a COVID-19 vaccine as soon as possible. The vaccine is free for everyone and widely available from many vaccine providers throughout Loudoun County. Go to loudoun.gov/covid19vaccine to find vaccination locations. Those who are not fully vaccinated
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should continue wearing a mask in public settings and continue social distancing to protect themselves and others in the community. Anyone feeling sick should stay home and get tested for COVID-19 if they exhibit symptoms or may have come in contact with a person who has COVID-19. Anyone with questions about the COVID-19 vaccine may call 703-737-8300 or send an email to health@loudoun.gov. n
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