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COVID Cases Now Double Last Year LOUDOUN NOW STAFF REPORT
Loudoun County is seeing more than twice as many new COVID-19 cases per day compared to this time last year, according to numbers from the Virginia Department of Health, although those infections are seldom putting people in the hospital or killing them. The rolling seven-day average of new COVID-19 cases as of Aug. 24 was 63.3 new cases per day, compared to 29.6 on Aug. 24, 2020, in the depths of pandemic-era closures and lockdowns. That is still well short of Loudoun’s high of 324 average new cases per day, seen on Jan. 29, 2021. It also comes not long after the pandemic hit its lowest ebb in Loudoun, when from July 3-5 the county averaged less than one new case a day. And with vaccines usually protecting even breakthrough cases from the most serious effects of the virus, hospitalizations remain similar to last summer. On both Aug. 24, 2021, and Aug. 24, 2020, Loudoun’s seven-day rolling average showed less than one new hospitalization a day. And Loudoun recently went well over a month without the virus killing anyone, from June 23 to Aug. 14. But the rising case counts raise questions as cooler weather apCOVID COUNTS continues on page 39
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Students Head Back to Class at Last BY HAYLEY BOUR hbour@loudounnow.com
As students mask up and return to classrooms Thursday for full-time in-classroom instruction for the first time since March 2020, many across the district brace for a semblance of normalcy, though many COVID protections will still be in place. Hovatter Elementary School in Aldie is opening its doors to students for the first time ever, and for Principal Lori Mercer, who has spent her career in Loudoun County Schools, opening a school as principal is a dream come true. Mercer started in the position last January. Her office was in the adjacent Lightridge High School, and watched as her new school building came to fruition. “I’d be interviewing potential teachers and look out the window and think ‘oh look at that going in the place they have a roof on the building,’ and ‘yay we have a playground now,’” Mercer said. While the entire student body is new to Hovatter this fall, many students across the district are adjusting to new learning environments. “The biggest challenge or transition for students depends on their previous experiences,” she said. “We have first graders who are coming in, some for the first time, so we’re really welcoming kindergarten and first graders and then other students who have not had a traditional school experience since March of 2020.” To put students at ease, Mercer said that the district’s social-emotional learning framework will be key for teachers. Social-emotional learning includes differ-
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Hovatter Elementary School Principal Lori Mercer in the school’s new library. Hovatter, adjacent to Lightridge High School on Collaboration Drive in Aldie, opened its doors to students for the first time this week.
ent techniques to personalize education for students and to encourage engagement. At the elementary school level, social-emotional learning means fun conversations with teachers. “Days begin with morning meeting time… the teacher might ask ‘would you rather be on a beach vacation, or on a mountain vacation’… or ‘would you rather be a bird or a fish?’ and each child will have the chance to share their thoughts,” Mercer said. Social-emotional learning is just one of the methods the district is modernizing the school experience for learners.
The Hovatter building boasts a number of amenities to foster interpersonal relationships and learning. In the hallways, there are common areas, where students sit on couches for lessons and project collaboration, much like you’d find in many modern office buildings. In the library, students can sit on expansive stadium seating to listen to stories. And, in the television studio, the 5th graders will produce and deliver the morning news on a greenscreen backdrop. Mercer believes that having Lightridge BACK TO SCHOOL continues on page 39
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White’s Ferry Dispute Moves Closer to Eminent Domain Vote BY NORMAN K. STYER AND RENSS GREENE
An overflow crowd gathered at the Poolesville, MD, Town Hall last week to highlight the impacts the sudden closing of White’s Ferry has had on life in that rural community for the past eight months For two centuries, the ferry has provided a connection between Loudoun and Montgomery counties across the Potomac River. The operation came to a halt in December, after the cable guiding the ferry across the river snapped, a Loudoun Circuit Court ruling that the ferry operators lack legal access to the property used for the ferry’s Virginia landing and the ferry owners and landowners were unable to come to terms on a new deal. Principally, the ferry has been viewed as an important commuter service, carrying 600 to 800 vehicles per day. But in the eight months since operations ceased, residents on the Maryland side have seen heavy economic and tourism impacts, speakers said during the meeting. In town, businesses ranging from restaurants to the hardware story have cited significant ferry-related losses that fell on top of the COVID-caused revenue declines, Poolesville Area Chamber of Commerce Chamber President Tom Kettler said. And residents who had been used to jumping
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White’s Ferry has remained on the Maryland side of the Potomac River since operations ceased in December.
on the ferry for a quick 15-minute trip to shop, work or visit family in Leesburg now face an hour-long drive. The meeting helped build the foundation about the public necessity of the ferry—an element that will be important if the Loudoun County Board of Supervisors moves to obtain the landing by condemnation. That’s an option being studied by the county staff, with a report to the
board expected in October. The use of eminent domain is adamantly opposed by the family who owns the landing property and is cited as the best option available by the new ferry owners, Chuck and Stacey Kuhn. Starting 1952, Rockland Farm, home of the Rust family, hosted White’s Ferry’s landing in Virginia for $5 a year. In the 1990s, the ferry owners pushed to expand
the landing, which the family declined— then in 2004, the ferry owners bulldozed and expanded the landing anyway. That led to a stop work order and subsequent lawsuit for damages from the county government, and the end of the 1952 lease agreement. But ferry service continued anyway while the owners of Rockland Farm and Whites Ferry owners fought a protracted legal battle, concluding in 2020 when the court ruled Whites Ferry had been trespassing since the new landing was built. When his family bought the ferry operation in February, Chuck Kuhn said he was optimistic he could bring a fresh approach to the talks with the owners. However, that deal has not materialized and the struggles to come to an agreement have gotten more public, and more bitter. In August, Libby Devlin, manager of the property and a member of the family that owns Rockland Farm, sent a letter to Kuhn, copied to county supervisors, laying out five offers to get service running again. Many of those were similar to what they offered to the previous owner, ranging from a use fee of 50 cents per vehicle, to a $150,000 a year fee, to a $2 million permanent easement. They also offered to enter binding arbitration, or to explore WHITE’S FERRY continues on page 14
Freedom Center Announces Plans for Sycolin, Belmont Cemeteries BY KARA C. RODRIGUEZ krodriguez@loudounnow.com
The Loudoun Freedom Center has big plans for its African-American cemeteries in Leesburg and Ashburn, and local elected officials got an initial look at those plans during a virtual meeting last week. Two undergraduate students in Virginia Tech’s Landscape Architecture Program were the creative forces behind the master plans, which envision both creating new spaces for the future, while respecting the current gravesites, many of which have been there for centuries. According to Virginia Tech program chair Terry Clements, students Jacob Morris and Megan Lester received a “crash course on cemetery history” for most of their summer vacation. The two undertook the cemetery master plans as self-directed study projects to fulfill their graduation requirements. “I think you’ll agree we did not take the easy routes,” Clements said.
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A master plan created by a student in Virginia Tech’s Landscape Architecture Program for Sycolin Cemetery.
Morris put together the master plan for Sycolin Cemetery, while Lester oversaw plans for Belmont Cemetery for the Enslaved. Located off Sycolin Road near the Leesburg Executive Airport, the land was purchased by the town for its federally man-
dated Runway Protection Zone more than 30 years ago. A transfer of that land to the Freedom Center is still waiting to be finalized. Some updates recently proposed by Freedom Center founder Michelle Thomas will need to be memorialized in the pending Memorandum of Understanding be-
tween the nonprofit and the Town Council, which is expected to come back up for discussion at a September meeting, according to Leesburg Deputy Town Manager Keith Markel. In presenting his plans for Sycolin Cemetery, Morris said one of the goals, in working with the Freedom Center, was to have the site ready for new burials, from traditional burial plots to areas for cremains. The plans call for around 60 new plots; a scatter garden and columbarium; a wall of ancestors recognizing those who are buried in the cemetery and major family names associated with Sycolin Cemetery; and an amphitheater to host larger events, like celebrations of life, funeral services, or even field trips. Acknowledging the steep topography of the cemetery site, Morris said they hope to add a paved pathway to make it easier for visitors to walk down to the burial sites, or to wheel a casket down to the area. Both FREEDOM CENTER continues on page 15
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NOVA Leaders Gather to Talk Housing, COVID BY RENSS GREENE
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Elected leaders from the five biggest jurisdictions in Northern Virginia gathered for the sixth annual regional summit Tuesday morning to look back on a tumultuous year. Loudoun County Chair Phyllis J. Randall (D-At Large) along with Arlington County Board Vice Chair Katie Cristol, Fairfax County Board of Supervisors Chair Jeff McKay, Prince William County Board of Supervisors Chair Ann Wheeler, and City of Alexandria Mayor Justin Wil-
son met Aug. 24 for the regional summit at George Mason University’s Van Metre Hall in Arlington. While the topics raised by moderator Drew Wilder of NBC Washington are at this point well-trod, it was a rare chance to see all of those elected officials in the same room sharing their views. That included their views on getting everyone vaccinated against COVID-19, an effort where both the state and the region are ahead of the nationwide average, but where even successful jurisdictions see large chunks of their population unwilling or unable to get vaccinated.
“This may sound a little harsh, and I know how this even will read in print, but I am tired of begging people to save their own lives, to be quite honest,” Randall said. “At this point, the information’s out there if you want it.” She pointed out that vaccines are widely available at pharmacies and doctors’ offices. Randall said she would focus her efforts instead on school children and older people, particularly as their turn for an 8-month booster shot comes around. “You can spend a lot of time trying to SUMMIT continues on page 5
Randall Named to Think Tank’s Healthcare Panel LOUDOUN NOW STAFF REPORT
Loudoun County Chair Phyllis J. Randall (D-At Large) is among 14 people from across the country named to a bipartisan task force assembled by DCbased Bipartisan Policy Center. Randall was one of two nominations offered by the National Association of Counties to the Public Heath Forward Commission, and is one of four serving elected officials on the task force. “Now more than ever, the importance of having strong, equitable policies in the public health arena are proving to be immensely important,” Randall stated. “I will encourage my co-commission members to include mental health treatment and accessibility as a key factor in overall public health discussions and decisions. Renss Greene/Loudoun Now I look forward to joining health experts, Loudoun County Chair Phyllis J. Randall (D-At Large). national health organizations and former and current elected leaders as we em- developed countries, according to a study Lutheran Services in America President bark on this groundbreaking work that from the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg and CEO Charlotte Haberaecker; Amerwill have a long-lasting impact on public School of Public Health, but offers peo- ican Medical Association Chief Health health in America.” ple less access to healthcare services. and Science Officer Dr. Mira Irons; forThe commission plans to conduct The other members of the commis- mer Kansas City, MO Mayor Sly James; research, interviews, town halls, listension include former Arkansas Governor former Ohio Governor John Kasich; foring sessions, and roundtable discussions Mike Beebe; Douglas County, NE Com- mer San Antonio, TX Mayor Rob Nirewith federal, state, and local partners as well as public health professionals from missioner Mary Ann Borgeson; NAACP nberg; Wethersfield, CT Mayor Michael other sectors. That, they hope, will lead National Board of Directors member and Rell; Business Roundtable Executive Vice to a framework for a robust public health Massachusetts League of Community President for Policy Kristen Silverberg; Health Centers President and CEO Mi- former Colorado state Rep. Jonathan system. The United States remains the most chael Curry; America’s Health Insurance Singer; and former South Dakota state expensive country for healthcare among Plans President and CEO Matt Eyles; Sen. Deb Sohotl. n
Info Meeting Set for Philomont Firehouse Loudoun County will host a meeting to hear input from the community on the Philomont Fire and Rescue Station on Sept. 9, from 6-7:30 p.m. at Woodgrove High School in Purcellville. Meeting materials, including a sign-up and comment form, are at loudoun.gov/philomontstation. Members of the public must sign up in advance to ask questions at the event. Signups are due by noon Sept. 8. County staff members will discuss the feasibility study of renovating the current fire station site, after public outcry against the county’s plans to instead build a new one in an open field that until last year hosted the Philomont Horse Show, and which is owned by the Philomont Volunteer Fire Department. The horse show, which the volunteers hosted as a fundraiser since 1957, was retired last year. More information about the Philomont Fire and Rescue Station project, including a link to sign up for updates about the project and upcoming public meeting, is at loudoun.gov/philomontstation.
Riverside Parkway Extension Set to Open Loudoun County will hold a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the completion of the final segment of Riverside Parkway Thursday, Sept. 2 at 1 p.m. The Riverside Parkway segment has eliminated Lexington Drive and now extends Riverside Parkway from Riverside Commons Plaza to Loudoun County Parkway at George Washington Boulevard, completing a missing link in the county’s road network. The new segment provides the final roadway connection between River Creek Parkway and Loudoun County Parkway, offering an alternative to Rt. 7. The project constructed a four-lane, median-divided roadON THE AGENDA continues on page 5
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way from Riverside Commons Plaza to Loudoun County Parkway at George Washington Boulevard. The project also included the removal of Lexington Drive on both sides of Rt. 7, a new water main and the replacement of the existing temporary traffic signal at Loudoun County Parkway and George Washington Boulevard with a permanent signal. The ribbon cutting will take place at the new segment’s intersection with Loudoun County Parkway in the vicinity of 20065 Lakeview Center Plaza in Ashburn. The roadway is scheduled to open to traffic the week of Sept. 5.
County Offers Financing for First-Time Homebuyers Loudoun County has announced the availability of $10 million provided by Virginia Housing to help first-time homebuyers. The allocation of funding through Virginia Housing’s Sponsoring Partnerships and Revitalizing Communities or SPARC program will provide lower interest rates on home loans in Loudoun for qualifying
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Artists Kaeley, Rusty and Austin Boyle pose in front of their work during the Aug. 20 dedication of the South King Street mural.
King Street Mural Celebrated worth it living in Leesburg, this adds to it.” nstyer@loudounnow.com “It is so exciting to see something of such high After years of planning and quality and such a wonmonths of painting, Leesburg derful addition to public leaders on Friday celebrated art here in Leesburg,” Burk the completion of the new musaid, giving credit to the ral on the concrete wall of the COPA and FOLPA volunKing Street Bridge adjacent teers. “They make things to Georgetown Park and the happen that would never W&OD Trail. happen. … They make it The images pay homage to look easy how they do it.” the bygone era when locomoFor Kaeley and Rusty tives carrying crops and comBoyle the months spent on muters rumbled through the scaffolding above the creek historic district on the Washingoffered a bit more adventure ton and Old Dominion railway. than their typical art projThe idea was first pitched in ects. 2015, formally approved by the “We have plenty of really Town Council in 2018, and carRenss Greene/Loudoun Now good stories. Most include ried to fruition by two volunteer Artist Kaeley Boyle works on the King Street bridge mural. rodents and snakes … some organizations, the Commission interesting troll bridge moon Public Art and the Friends of the heat and the rain, through everything ments,” Kaeley said. Leesburg Public Art. “It really was an experience, I’ll tell you. The daughter-mother team of Kaeley and did a fabulous job.” “This truly is an amazing mural. It is Mostly because I loved doing it with my and Rusty Boyle started painting in April. “This has been a long time going, but it just so exciting to see how it has come daughter, but also the whole idea of dowas certainly worth the wait,” said Friends about,” Mayor Kelly Burk said. “This kind ing a bridge,” Rusty said, adding, ‘Yes, you of Leesburg Public Arts President Rita Sar- of art really makes a difference in people’s should have been here for the snakes. That tori, noting the Boyles “worked through lives. The quality of life is what makes was fun.” n BY NORMAN K. STYER
Nominations are being accepted for the annual Loudoun History Awards. In its 29th year, the event honors individuals who have made a significant contribution to preserving Loudoun’s past through collection of county documents and memorabilia, preservation of historic landmarks, visual arts, writing and long-term involvement in local history organizations. Letters of nomination should include a statement elaborating the nominees’ accomplishments. Newspaper articles, program announcements, publications, or other supporting information that provides evidence of the nominee’s accomplishments may be included. Contact information for the nominee and nominator must accompany the nomination and be directed to: Alexandra S. Gressitt, Library Director, Thomas Balch Library, 208 W. Market St., Leesburg, VA 20176. Deadline for nominations is Oct. 4. The awards ceremony will be held at Thomas Balch Library on Nov. 7, at 2 p.m. For more information, contact Gressitt at 703-7377195 or agressitt@leesburgva.gov.
FY21 Report Available Online The Town of Leesburg’s Fiscal Year 2021 Annual Report is available to view on the town’s website. Because of budget restrictions, it will not be mailed to residents this year. The annual report highlights the town’s activities and accomplishments throughout the preceding year. It is intended to give residents and shareholders an overview of the town’s accomplishments and financial performance. The year’s 15-page report includes the town’s response to COVID-19 and how each department responded. A recap of the Fiscal Year 2021 budget is also included. Other featured stories include completed town capital projects AROUND TOWN continues on page 7
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The Leesburg Town Council has set its legislative agenda for the next session of the General Assembly. During its Aug. 10 meeting, council members adopted a priority list that includes some familiar topics, and some relevant new additions. Mayor Kelly Burk noted that, while the assembly does not reconvene for its next session until January, legislators have indicated a desire to begin work on studying or drafting potential legislation this fall. New additions include increasing the allowance for remote meeting participation by council members to four times a year; supporting universal broadband access; increasing fines for subsequent offenses of littering; creating state incentives and support for glass recycling; and providing cost sharing for utility plant expansions. The adopted agenda also included a plea for help in expanding Leesburg’s American Rescue Plan Act allotment after the commonwealth’s largest town received the lowest per capita allocation. The inclusion of eliminating the use of
AROUND town such as the Tuscarora Creek Flood Mitigation and Stream Restoration project, the on-going Town Plan update, as well as Economic Development’s launch of “Locally Leesburg”. View it at leesburgva.gov/annualreport.
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plastic bags was preceded by a discussion at the council’s work session the night before about whether the town could levy a tax on the use of plastic bags at local retail establishments. While the quick answer was “no”—that ability belongs only to cities and counties, not towns, thanks to a bill that passed during the General Assembly’s 2020 session—council members considered what they could do to disincentivize their use. Vice Mayor Marty Martinez said the
council should petition the county Board of Supervisors to levy such a tax, which could charge five cents per bag used, with the majority of the revenue going back to the state, and the stores keeping a small portion. Those taxes collected by the state can only be used on certain initiatives, such as environmental cleanup or mitigating pollution and litter. Councilman Ara Bagdasarian was absent for the vote on the legislative agenda. n
The Town of Leesburg will recognize “International Overdose Awareness Day” on Monday, Aug. 30, in a ceremony beginning at 7:30 p.m. The local observance will be held at Mervin Jackson Park where a proclamation will be presented. Purple lights will also illuminate the Loudoun Street wall of the town parking garage through the evening of Aug. 31. The event is held annually on Aug. 31 to raise awareness of overdose and reduce the stigma of a drug-related death. It also acknowledges the grief felt by family and friends remembering those who have died or had a permanent injury as a result of drug overdose. To learn more, go to overdoseday.com.
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Students Will Take Additional SOL Tests This Fall BY HAYLEY BOUR hbour@loudounnow.com
Some students will take a state-mandated fall Standards of Learning assessment beginning this year, in addition to the existing spring SOL and three yearly Measures of Academic Progress Assessments, which will be used to compare student growth during the year and across different years. State legislation passed in March requires the Virginia Department of Education to implement the fall growth assessments that are aligned with the Standards of Learning. As with the spring iteration of the assessment, parents have the option to opt out of the fall testing. These new assessments will be phased in over the course of the next two school years, beginning with the administration of math and reading assessments to elementary and middle school students this October. Kindergarteners, first graders, and second graders are not administered the assessments, though. School Board members expressed concern over the additional testing during the Aug. 17 meeting of the Curriculum and Instruction Committee. “The test taking in elementary is a big stress on all children… five exams is just too much,” Harris Mahedavi (Ashburn)
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Harris Mahedavi (Ashburn) is among the School Board members concerned about the number of standardized tests students must take.
said. The MAP assessments are governed and used by the school district as a “universal screener,” and, according to school district administrators, provide a better understanding of students’ mastery of a subject than the state-mandated tests, making them invaluable tools for teachers to understand their students. The MAP assessments are used for students until
high school. High Schoolers take iReady Assessments three times a year as a universal screener. Ryan Tyler, the district’s director of Research, Assessment, and School Improvement, said the MAP assessments are indispensable, and reducing testing by eliminating MAP assessments was not a viable option. “We are able to project a student’s path
from fourth grade, to see whether they’re on a trajectory to be college-career ready by 11th grade. We have longitudinal data points. We’re able to see, are they staying within that path of a student at the 60th percentile? Are they losing ground with a long-term perspective?” Tyler told the committee. Changes to the data provided by SOLs beginning this year might just offer a solution to the frequent testing; Ashley Ellis, assistant superintendent of Instruction, said that if the “growth SOLs” provide adequate data, it would be possible to consider eliminating the MAP assessments. Ian Serotkin (Blue Ridge) pointed to the collective learning loss students suffered during the pandemic, which was evidenced in the spring SOL results. The October test date, Serotkin said, won’t give teachers enough time to understand where students may have knowledge gaps. Ellis responded that teachers would rely on the fall MAP assessments, which are administered beginning on Sept. 7. Ellis acknowledged the lofty task that teachers will face as they return to classrooms fulltime, for the first time since March 2020. “We have already started with school leaders talking about how to address schooling loss from a global perspective. … Helping leaders be able to support their teachers when they return,” Ellis said. n
Board to Discuss Notifying Parents of Student Screeners and Assessments HAYLEY BOUR
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The School Board will review at its next meeting a policy proposal that would require parents be informed before academic screening and assessments are conducted, and be notified if their children aren’t meeting benchmarks for success. Students take a number of these screeners throughout the school year, including the Virginia Kindergarten Readiness Test, Measures of Academic Progress Assessments, iReady Screeners for high schoolers, and the English language proficiency assessment given to
all new students. The notifications would be visible in the LCPS ParentVUE portal, and likely in emails or on Blackboard. The various screeners and assessments have different benchmarks for proficiency, and the policy, as it stands, does not outline those benchmarks. In the MAP Assessments, for example, the benchmark of progress is the 40th percentile, so parents of students who score in a lower percentile would receive a notification. During a Pupil Services Committee meeting last Thursday, John Lody, the district’s director of Diagnostic and Pre-
vention Services, said that it was important that all parents receive their students’ scores, regardless of whether they meet the benchmark or not. “Our plan is to share that information with all parents, but mindful that policy or law requirements ensure that we at least need to let parents know who didn’t make the benchmark,” Lody said. Lody also said that the division has been working with schools on crafting notifications to parents that convey their students’ performance. Board member Harris Mahedavi (Ashburn) suggested that parents should be informed, prior to testing, what the
benchmark score is. Lody said that it would be difficult to include such a stipulation in the policy and regulations, because scoring metrics and instruments frequently change. Parents would also be notified of additional assessments to determine if intervention is needed to get a student on track, as well as any intervention plans developed for the student. Classes begin in the county on Aug. 26, and testing for some students may begin as early as Aug. 30. The full School Board will review and discuss the proposed policy during its Sept. 14 meeting. n
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Metallica Writes NOVA College $100K Nursing Grant LOUDOUN NOW STAFF REPORT
Northern Virginia Community College has been awarded a $100,000 competitive grant funded by Metallica’s All Within My Hands Foundation and led by the American Association of Community Colleges to support the college’s Certified Nursing Assistant program. “As a touring entity, we are in direct involvement with multiple essential career choices along our path—from electrical, professional driving, culinary, mechani-
SCHOOL notebook Parker Named NCSAA Coach of the Year James Parker, Varsity boys’ basketball coach at Fairfax Christian School in Dulles, has been named the National Christian School Athletic Association Coach of the Year. Parker is in his third year at the helm for the Cardinals, and has 58 career wins with the program. Last year, the program won first place in the NCSAA division II, and the Virginia state title. The NCSAA considers the Coach of the Year title to be the organizations’ highest honor. Donovahn Keyes, one of last season’s senior players, said “His ability to care for the whole person, not just the athlete, is where he excels above the rest…It was an honor to play for Coach Keyes, and a lifetime memory.”
Dominion Marketing Teacher Honored Briana Owens, a marketing teacher at Dominion High School, was named the Virginia Association of Marketing Educators Teacher of the Year. According to VAME, Owens contributed to building the state curriculum for introduction to Marketing, Marketing, and Advanced Marketing. She advises students who compete in local, state, and international marketing competitions.
cal, maintenance, public safety, logistical organizers; and that just scratches the surface—those, along with a multitude of other technical careers, make our touring and our performances possible,” stated James Hetfield, Metallica’s vocalist/guitarist and co-founder. “We are passionate and grateful to these trades and tradespeople.” The funding will help students in NOVA’s CNA program, for whom cost is often a barrier, with support from the Metallica Scholars Initiative, which is now in its third year. That entry-level credential can
open the door to an in-demand job in a growing industry. “Our region saw nearly 9,100 job postings for healthcare positions last quarter. This data highlights the critical need to grow the regional talent pipeline,” stated Steven Partridge, vice president of strategy, research and workforce innovation at NOVA. “We are honored to partner with Metallica, AWMH and AACC to expand training opportunities and remove barriers to enable more individuals to pursue their career in healthcare.” n
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An investigation initiated by the Loudoun County Sheriff ’s Office into allegations of child pornography last week resulted in a 50-year prison sentence for a New York man. Matthew Holland, 29, of Newark, NY, who pleaded guilty in March to charges of production of child pornography and possession of child pornography involving prepubescent minors, was handed the maximum sentence allowed by U.S. District Judge Charles J. Siragusa on June 17. The investigation began when one of Holland’s victims in Virginia reported to authorities that Holland had coerced her into sending sexually explicit photographs and videos. The charges resulted from an investigation handled by the Loudoun County Sheriff ’s Office that led to the discovery of dozens of victims in New York. The crimes included posing as a 14- to 16-year-old and using a Snapchat account to coerce minors to produce child pornography via social media; surreptitiously recording minors in states of undress in their homes, at a YMCA, and at his Newark photography studio; and downloading hundreds of images and videos of pre-existing child pornography from the internet.
Man Charged in Hammer Attack on Rt. 7 A 28-year-old man was arrested last Thursday after an alleged assault with a hammer on Rt. 7. According to the Sheriff ’s Office, deputies were called to the area of Ashburn Village Boulevard interchange at 10 a.m.
Aug. 19 for a report of a man attempting to hit another man with a hammer. A witness reported that two men were in a vehicle and that the driver was driving erratically. The vehicle pulled over to the side of the road and one man got out. When a passerby stopped to offer assistance, the second man got out of the vehicle and began chasing the other man with a hammer. During the confrontation, the suspect struck the passerby’s windshield with the hammer, causing damage. The suspect was charged with assault and destruction of property. He was held at the Adult Detention Center pending bond review.
Sterling Man Jailed After Sterling Shooting A 43-year-old Sterling man was arrested Sunday evening after discharging a firearm in the parking lot of a convenience store and pointing the weapon at a customer inside. According to the Sheriff ’s Office, deputies were called to the High Up Mart on Enterprise Street at 5:28 p.m. Aug. 22 after the shot was fired. They found the suspect who fled into a restaurant restroom. After a few minutes, he exited the restroom and was taken into custody. The firearm was recovered at the scene. Felix A. Rodriguez Valdez was charged with two counts of discharging a weapon, one count of simple assault, four counts of reckless handing of a firearm, one count of brandishing a firearm, one count of carrying a concealed weapon, and one count of possession of a firearm by a person who is not a U.S. citizen. He was held without bond at the Loudoun County Adult Detention Center.
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Loudoun Hunger Relief Earns Perfect Score in Charity Oversight LOUDOUN NOW STAFF REPORT
Loudoun Hunger Relief is one of only 74 charities in the U.S. and the only in Loudoun County this year to earn a perfect score from Charity Navigator, which rates more than 9,000 charities. Charity Navigator assesses nonprofits in the U.S. for their financial stability and best practices of accountability and transparency, aiming to help donors give wisely and effectively. It is the largest organization of its type in the country. Loudoun Hunger earned perfect scores in both financial health and accountability and transparency, something less than 1% of nonprofits evaluated by Charity Navigator achieved. The nonprofit has also earned a four-star rating, the highest rating, for five years running. “Loudoun Hunger Relief is deeply committed to honoring the generosity and intent of every person, organization, and business that gives to ensure that
Silver Diner Donates $43K to Food Program During July and August, the new Silver Diner restaurant in Ashburn raised more than $43,000 for Real Food for Kids. With its partnership with Real Food for Kids, Silver Diner has fed more than 150,000 meals to needy families over the past year.
everyone has enough to eat in our community,” stated Loudoun Hunger Relief President and CEO Jennifer Montgomery. “We’re happy to share the Charity Navigator recognition with our donors because it reflects LHR’s longstanding efforts to be good stewards of the resources it receives in the most productive, accessible and efficient way possible for the community.” Loudoun Hunger Relief is the county’s largest hunger nonprofit, founded in 1991. The new rating comes as its response continues to the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. In 2020, the nonprofit saw its demand triple in a matter of weeks. From March 2020 to March 2021, Loudoun Hunger distributed 2.6 million pounds of food, compared to 1.75 million pounds the year before. Nearly 70% of those served in 2020 had never needed assistance before. Last year, Loudoun Literacy Council also earned a perfect score. n
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Business
A New View Opens in Ashburn
Revolution Buys Evergreen Sportsplex LOUDOUN NOW STAFF REPORT
The Evergreen Sportsplex has been acquired by Revolution Investments, the company announced Saturday. “We are not aware of any similar investment of this size for the benefit of a youth Renss Greene/Loudoun Now soccer club in the Metro D.C. area. It is Players take part in a Barça Academy summer camp at Evergreen Sportsplex near Leesburg. our hope that other clubs will seek similar promoting the growth of Virginia Revolu- with a community culture that he felt was funding and that the overall level of soccer tion, youth sports, and sports tourism in missing in the region. in the region will be elevated across the Loudoun County.” He said the long-term goal is to inspire Built in 2014 and located at 19623 Ever- youth to remain active in sports throughboard,” stated Managing Partner Jim Miller. Virginia Revolution Soccer Club’s green Mills Road south of Leesburg, the 37- out their teen years, and live more healthy, Founder & Technical Director Niko Eckart acre sportsplex includes a stadium and four fulfilling, and well-rounded lives as a result, said the Virginia Revolution Sportsplex fa- newly renovated lighted turf fields. Virginia thriving in a positive environment where cility will help the club attract new young Revolution Sportsplex will continue to op- all ages and abilities can develop technical players and coaches and to substantially erate as a multi-sport facility supporting skills, critical thinking, and interpersonal soccer, lacrosse, field hockey, football, and connections. “The Sportsplex acquisition grow the organization. “For Virginia Revolution, the sportsplex similar sports, according to the announce- is fundamental in uniting our teams and is an amazing opportunity that only comes ment. programs in one geographic location and Virginia Revolution was formed by Eck- truly creating a community environment,” around once in a lifetime. We are looking forward to taking full advantage of it and art in 2018 with a mission to create a club he stated in the announcement. n
A New View will celebrate its grand opening at the Weller Tile Building in old Ashburn on Saturday morning. Owner Kimberly Harris started transforming her hobby into a business in 2016, first selling to friends and neighbors. She designed, sanded, painted, and sold home décor pieces from her garage. Now, with clients travelling from far and wide purchase her creations, she’s moving into a storefront in the renovated space in the heart of Ashburn. “We have worked tirelessly for over a year to create unique pieces that will shine in our new and gorgeously preserved location. We know what makes our customers house into a home and we do our best to create our pieces with them in mind,” she said. “We are proud to call the Weller Building our new home and look forward to highlighting the beauty and history of the building with all of our creations.” Learn more at newviewtoday.com. n
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34 Loudoun Companies Make Inc. 5000 LOUDOUN NOW STAFF REPORT
The annual Inc. 5000 list of the fastest-growing privately held companies in the country was announced on Tuesday, including 34 businesses headquartered or licensed in Loudoun. The rankings are based on percentage revenue growth over the previous three years. Five Loudoun companies cracked the Inc. 500 list. Chantilly-based Informed XP topped Loudoun’s list of companies, in 100th place, with 3,910% growth over the last three years, ranking fourth in the D.C. region and fifth in Virginia. Originally founded in 2005, Informed XP is a certified Women and Minority-owned small business. “IXP is honored to be recognized in the Inc. 5000,” Informed XP Founder and Principal Tina Williams stated. “As a nimble, small business, we work relentlessly to pursue better experiences through human-centered design. Our goal is to make technology work for people and not the other way around.” Informed XP was followed on the Inc. 500 list by Centurion Consulting Group at 262, Gravy Analytics at 263, Core One Solutions at 314 and WheelsOnsite USA at 352. Three of those companies were also on the list last year, with WheelsOnSite USA making the list for a Loudoun record eighth-straight year. Originally founded in late 2011, WheelsOnSite USA has made the list every year of eligibility. “Our whole team understands that we’ve been recognized a lot of times…that we’ve had this success,” COO Mark Zavacky stated. “The success that we had is really the reward to our employees. They have a huge sense of pride in that. It fuels what we do every day.” In total, 23 Loudoun businesses had made the list in previous years, including companies like Marathon TS, Cynet Health, Xgility, Lynker Technologies and Unanet. And Loudoun’s list of 2021 Inc. 5000 companies also included 11 newcomers, a fresh cohort of businesses on the rise in Loudoun. “To be so well represented on the prestigious Inc. 5000 list is a reflection of Loudoun’s strong economy and the resilience of our businesses,” Loudoun Economic Development Executive Director Buddy Rizer stated. “We couldn’t be prouder of the 34 companies that made the list and look forward to celebrating their success, both now and in the years to come.” n
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White’s Ferry continued from page 3 buying Whites Ferry from Kuhn for more than what he paid, if he disclosed how much he paid. Kuhn rejected those options. During Wednesday night’s meeting, he was asked by an audience member if a binding arbitration or mediation effort would offer the most expedient path to reopening the ferry, more so than a condemnation lawsuit. Kuhn said he had exhausted the avenues for negotiation. “I have zero optimism that continuing to try to negotiate directly—with or without arbitration or mediation—with the Virginia shoreline will be successful in reopening the ferry,” he told the crowd. “I tried. I do not think it is a good use of the time. I do not think it is a good use of funds. I’ve exhausted my abilities to be successful there—whether it’s been trying to purchase the farm, whether it’ trying to purchase a reasonable landing right with reasonable terms.” Of the offer of a $2 million easement COLOR: Right click sale, he said, “if we took that deal, you all wouldn’t use the ferry anyway, because
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fair attacks. “I hear neighbors from Selma Estates and Raspberry Falls and they talk about us as, like, greedy,” Devlin said. “I don’t know “I have zero optimism that people realize that Rockland Farm and the Rust family are the same thing.” that continuing to She pointed to the family’s contributry to negotiate tions to Loudoun over the years—contributions that made things like the Rust Lidirectly—with or brary, Rust Nature Sanctuary and Ida Lee without arbitration Park possible. “There’s just so much that the people or mediation—with who have lived at Rockland have contributed,” Devlin. “We also contributed havthe Virginia shoreline ing the ferry land on our property for 16 will be successful in years for nothing, and before that only $5 a year. And to have the county turn around reopening the ferry.” and condemn it for some businessperson’s t and use, it just seems really not right — Chuck Kuhn, profi and a really bad precedent.” Owner, White’s Ferry Rockland Farm’s representatives were not invited to the meeting in Poolesville you couldn’t afford it.” nor, they say, informed of it. Devlin issued He said, on top of wage increases, in- a statement before the meeting saying she creased fuel and insurance cost, and new was disappointed not have been asked to staffing regulations, fares would quadru- participate. ple. “Opening a ferry that you can’t afford “It’s upsetting that the citizens of Montto utilize isn’t going to help the communi- gomery and Loudoun counties have had ty,” he said. and find and replacetowith suffer correct without thiscolor important regionswatch, Devlin said the family is only looking al transportation service due to White’s for a fair deal and has been subject to un- Ferry’s refusal to work with us to update a
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nearly 70-year-old contract for the use of our landing,” she stated. “Instead, White’s Ferry has chosen to work behind the scenes, lobbying the government to condemn our private property. The government’s exercise of eminent domain should not be used as a tool for a private enterprise’s financial gain.” She also wrote that the Town of Poolesville “will give White’s Ferry a platform to deliver only one side of the story. Rockland Farm wants to make it known that we want the Ferry open now and have been making every effort to make that happen in a way that is reasonable and fair to both sides.” At the Maryland meeting, Loudoun Supervisor Caleb E. Kershner (R-Catoctin) said that once the staff ’s recommendations are presented in October a vote on whether to proceed with condemnation could be held by December. Condemnation is not the only option being considered, he noted, while encouraging the residents to contact board members and come speak at their meetings in Leesburg to share their views on the ferry. Kershner also provided an update on Loudoun’s efforts to widen Rt. 15 north of Leesburg to four-lanes to address longstanding safety and congestion problems. That effort and reopening the ferry will help the region in the short-term, he said, but by 2040 Rt. 15 is expected to be over capacity again. “I would be remiss if I didn’t mention the need, at some point, for a bridge crossing between Maryland and Virginia. If our jurisdictions are truly serious about mitigating congestion, providing solid solutions for our residents we must start discussions between our political entities in this vein. We owe it to our residents on both sides of the river who suffer through this congestion on a regular basis,” Kirshner said. Kuhn agreed that condemnation was not a foregone conclusion but pledged to have the ferry up and running by next summer. “If that fails, it is not the only thing we’re relying on. We do have options two, three and four that we’ll move to,” he said. “I’m not kidding. I’m committed to making sure the ferry opens and I’m not saying that to get the team excited. I’m telling you, one way or the other, this ferry is going to move and it’s going to move before summer of 2022. One way or the other that ferry will be open before summer of 2022. That’s my commitment to Poolesville, to my family, to the Loudoun County community.” n
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Freedom Center continued from page 3 the northern and southern entrances are proposed to remain and the Freedom Center now favors keeping both of the existing trails through the property. The major theme behind plans for the Belmont cemetery, Lester said, is “connection to past and present.” Plans include four major conceptual areas—past life, contemporary life, past burials, and contemporary burials. The past life area includes exhibits not just on African American history and how they would have lived but also a little bit of what it would have been like at Belmont Plantation, Lester said. The area includes a gathering space, demonstration gardens, barbecue area to allow for social gatherings, and an interpretive education area, including a schoolhouse and cabins representing where enslaved people lived. The gardens will feature produce that would have been grown on the plantation, and food that enslaved people would have grown for sustenance, she said. The contemporary life area will provide a connection to nearby retail and housing, as well as to the planned Loudoun Freedom Center building. The past burial area will be maintained with the existing gravesites and a memorial to the enslaved. Thomas’ son Fitz Alexander Campbell Thomas is buried in the area connecting contemporary burials and past burials, and plans are for Thomas and her husband to be buried there in the future, Lester said. Up to 40 new burials sites are envisioned in the contemporary burial area, Lester said, including a scatter garden and cremation walls. Thomas said creating new burial areas in African American cemeteries was of critical importance. Church cemeteries are an option for those who are members of a church, but are quickly running out of space, she said. Other cemeteries, particularly those that have past ties to the Confederacy, are not welcoming for many, she said. Belmont and Sycolin represent two areas where they can be buried among their ancestors, she said. Thomas put legislators and their aides in attendance for the virtual meeting on notice that the Freedom Center would be calling on them for help in removing roadblocks to allow for future burials in the historic cemeteries. She hearkened back to her experience in burying her teenage son, when she needed permission from the Board of Supervisors to do so because Belmont Cemetery had a historic, not modern, use. “There are some things we can do on the
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Health and Wellness in the age of Covid Breast Care Center Celebrating Early Successes BY KARA C. RODRIGUEZ krodriguez@loudounnow.com
When Fairfax Radiology Centers opened its Breast Center of Loudoun toward the end of 2020, a major goal was to detect breast cancer early, improve survival, and provide a comprehensive network of care to area women. Early returns suggest it has done exactly that. Medical Director Dr. Elise Berman reported that the breast cancer detection rate at both its Lansdowne and sister centers exceeds both regional and national benchmarks. “One of the things we hammer on all the time is our cancer detection rates. Our goal as breast radiologists is to find it as early as possible. [In the case of early detection], survival is better, treatment is easier, less extensive and expensive,” she said. Developed as a venture between FRC and Inova’s Peterson Family Breast Cancer Center, Fairfax Radiology Center is located at 19465 Deerfield Avenue near Inova Loudoun Hospital. Inside its walls, its full-service breast center has expanded its staffing since its opening, and now includes three dedicated breast doctors in the office every day. Its three breast centers
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throughout the area include 18 breast radiologists in total. Having staff that is dedicated specifically to breast care is a boon for the center, Berman said, not to mention its equipment that provides all the latest and greatest technology when it comes to breast care and cancer detection. “There really is no center like ours in Loudoun County,” Berman said. “We’re really the only one in Loudoun that can offer one-stop shopping for breast care.”
That includes everything from screening and diagnostic mammograms, to biopsies, to risk assessments and DEXA scans, and more. Perhaps the best part, though, is the Breast Care Center offers follow-up appointments within 24 to 48 hours of a scan or test. “There’s a tremendous anxiety from the time a woman gets a call after a screening mammogram that she needs to come back
Dental Association Urges Patients to Return Visiting the dentist hasn’t been a priority for many Virginians since the onset of COVID-19. Nearly one quarter of Virginia dental practices are seeing lower patient volume than usual, according to the July report from the Health Policy Institute at the American Dental Association. Twenty-seven percent of Virginia practices report patient volume is down by 15%24% according to the report. The Virginia Dental Association, in concert with the Virginia Department of Health, has launched a campaign to encourage Virginians to return to the
dentist. Public service announcements remind people that their oral health impacts their overall health and the importance of regular checkups. “While many dental practices across Virginia have returned to their normal level of patient visits, many others are still reporting far fewer visits as patients have been slow to return since the pandemic started,” stated Dr. Frank Iuorno, Jr., president of the Virginia Dental Association. “We want to encourage patients to get back into their routine of regular check-ups because our oral health is a vital part of our overall health.”
“If you haven’t seen a dentist lately, now is the time,” said Secretary of Health and Human Resources Dr. Daniel Carey. “And as of July, all Virginians in the Medicaid program can use their benefit to see the dentist. Whether it’s been six months or six years since you saw a dentist, the first step to taking care of your oral health is to call and schedule an appointment.” Poor oral health and untreated periodontal disease can lead to increased risk of cardiovascular disease and stroke, and periodontal disease and inflamed gums also can make it harder for
for extra pictures until a diagnostic mammogram. We have next day availability most of the time for women to come back in and get the extra view,” Berman said. “It’s the same thing for a biopsy—if you have a mammogram and find something that needs a biopsy the wait can be challenging. We’re often able to get them in within 24 to 48 hours.” n For those who struggle with anxiety, Berman said providers are even able to read mammograms shortly after the images are taken, as long as the patient doesn’t mind to wait. Berman advised anyone who is being seen at the Breast Care Center to let their provider know what they are nervous or anxious about, so they can provide that extra level of care. Since its opening, Berman said the Breast Care Center has seen more first-time mammogram patients than at any of its other centers. She said she believed the message of “screening saves lives” is getting to the community, and having an impact. Berman said there’s a “widespread appeal” to what the Breast Care Center offers—the convenience of having everything in one place, the ability to get a study done within a short time, and the doctors and staff at the breast center, who network with other providers in the area. For more information, go to fairfaxradiology.com. n diabetics to control their blood-sugar levels. The pandemic has contributed to an increase in cavities and periodontal disease, according to an ADA survey in the fall, among other dental conditions. “We’re trending in the right direction, but we have work to do, especially in light of national reports about the increase in stress-related conditions such as teeth-grinding and clenching, chipped and cracked teeth, headaches and jaw pain,” Iuorno said. The campaign also highlights the new adult Medicaid benefit that began July 1, enabling an additional 750,000 more Virginians to gain access to dental providers. n
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Empower Chiropractic Opens Second Office in Ashburn Empower Chiropractic has opened its second Northern Virginia practice at Broadlands Village. The family chiropractic practice opened its first office in Fairfax in 2018. The new location is owned and operated by Dr. Bryan Lichtenauer, a graduate of LIFE University who relocated to the Northern Virginia region last year. He will use the Torque Release Technique that is meant to correct the root cause of health care issues. Broadlands Village Center is located near the intersection of Claiborne Parkway and Broadlands Boulevard and anchored by LA Fitness and ALDI. Additional tenants include Bonefish Grill, Parallel Wine & Whiskey and Starbucks Coffee. “The mission of Empower Chiropractic is to help families live as long as possible, as healthy as possible and as naturally as possible without dependency on drugs or surgery,” Lichtenauer stated. “We utilize an innovative approach to chiropractic care that allows us to create fast and long-lasting results without the use of
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Lance Boyd has joined Fairfax Radiological Consultants as chief executive officer. Boyd’s expertise and experience has been focused on helping organizations improve their operations and better serve their communities for more than two decades. “We are pleased to have someone of Lance’s caliber on our team,” stated Dr. David Spinosa, an interventional radiologist and FRC president. “His solid background in operations and knowledge in multiple healthcare settings provide strength and insight as our organization continues to grow.” Boyd previously served as a hospital CEO for Community Health Systems in Natchez, MS, where he helped lead his teams to rapid financial growth and substantial quality improvement. In addition to hospital leadership in East Tennessee, Boyd also has experience
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500 Join in America’s 9/11 Ride Hundreds of motorcycle riders rumbled down Leesburg’s King Street on Friday afternoon for what has become one of the town’s most popular late summer traditions, the America’s 9/11 Ride. The America’s 9/11 Foundation’s annual commemorative motorcycle ride takes hundreds of motorcycle riders from Shanksville, PA, the site of the Flight 93 plane crash, and stops at the Pentagon before ending at the World Trade Center site in honoring the memory of the heroes, volunteers and victims who lost their lives in the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, 2001. For more information, go to americas911ride.org. n
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Town of Leesburg Employment Opportunities Please visit www.leesburgva.gov/jobs for more information and to apply online. Resumes may be submitted as supplemental only. EOE/ADA. Regular Full-Time Positions Position
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IT Systems Administrator
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Training and Development Coordinator
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Utility Plant Technician: Trainee, Technician or Senior
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Utility System Trainee or Technician
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Wastewater Plant Operator: Trainee, I, II or Senior
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Cournoyer Tapped as Next Lovettsville Manager BY NORMAN K. STYER nstyer@loudounnow.com
The Lovettsville Town Council voted unanimously Thursday night to appoint Jason L. Cournoyer as the next town manager. Cournoyer was one of two finalists to replace Sam Finz, the town’s longtime management consultant and on-again, off-again town manager who will retire in October. For the past seven years, Cournoyer has worked for the Town of Leesburg where he serves as the town’s management and budget officer. Prior to serving in Leesburg, Cournoyer was a senior management analyst for Loudoun County government. He also has worked for Fairfax County, the North Carolina State Treasurer Department and the Wake County, NC Manager’s Office. He holds a master’s degree in public administration from North Carolina State University and a bachelor’s degree from East Carolina University. Cournoyer said he is looking forward to new challenges when he takes over his new duties Sept. 27. Cournoyer said he already has developed a close working relationship with Finz to ensure a smooth transition.
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Jason Cournoyer brings 15 years of public policy and fiscal management experience to Lovettsville, where he was selected as the next town manager.
He also has solid support network that includes Leesburg Town Manager Kaj Dentler, for whom Cournoyer was his first hire after being promoted to the post; Leesburg’s Deputy Town Manager Keith Markel, who is a former Lovettsville town manager; and Middleburg Town Manager Danny Davis, with whom he worked while at the county government. “I’m pretty proud of what we’ve
accomplished in our seven years together,” Cournoyer said of his time working for Dentler. “It’s a good run. This council, in particular, has been great to work for and there is a lot of encouraging stuff going on in Leesburg and I hope I can bring some of that to Lovettsville.” LOVETTSVILLE MANAGER continues on page 23
2 Vie for Purcellville Council Seat BY NORMAN K. STYER nstyer@loudounnow.com
The ballot is set for Purcellville’s Nov. 2 special election to fill a vacant seat on the Town Council. Sean MacDonald and Erin Rayner qualified for the ballot by the Aug. 13 filing deadline. On June 11, they were among the five candidates interviewed by the council to complete the unexpired term of Ted Greenly, who moved out of town in May. After a closed-door meeting with the candidates, the council opted not to make an interim appointment, leaving the choice to the voters in November. The winner of the special election will finish that term. The seat also will be on the ballot in the November 2022 election for a new four-year term. Rayner, a resident of the Mayfair neighborhood, ran for the Town Council
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in the 2018 election, garnering more than 1,000 votes but coming in fourth in a field of five candidates. She works as the executive director of former Congresswoman Barbara Comstock’s Program for Women in Leadership at George Mason University and serves on the boards of a number of business and community organizations, including the Purcellville Business Association. MacDonald, a resident of the Village Case neighborhood, works for the
Department of Homeland Security in the counterterrorism field. When applying to be considered for the Town Council appointment in June, he also expressed interest in serving the town on its Planning Commission, Community Policing Advisory Committee or Parks and Recreation Advisory Board. In 2020, he was among 16 residents who applied to be considered for appointment to the Leesburg Town Council. The 2018 election featured two slates of candidates and that political dichotomy will continue in November. In that race, Rayner campaigned on a slate with mayoral candidate Beverly Chiasson and criticized the council’s management of the utility system and town staff. MacDonald is running with the support of Mayor Kwasi Fraser and members of his 2018 slate, councilmen Stan Milan and Chris Bertaut who have criticized their challengers as being pro-development. n
LOVETTSVILLE Town Fined $20K for Wastewater Violations A string of mechanical failures and operation mishaps at the town’s wastewater treatment plant has resulted the levy of a $20,702 civil penalty and a corrective order from the state. The violations occurred between December 2020 and May and resulted in the release of solids or inadequately treated effluent into the outfall. The town initially faced a fine of $30,000. The council hired an outside attorney to document the facts of each violation event and to negotiate a lower settlement, hoping for a reduced fine of $14,000. The town’s utility staff is working with the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality’s Office of Water Compliance to develop a detailed operations and maintenance plan to address the problems. The Town Council on Aug. 18 voted unanimously to pay the penalty, which will be paid in four installments over a year; pay the attorney a fee that was not disclosed in the motion; and to authorize the town manager to execute the Consent Order.
Honorees Sought for Veterans’ Memorial The deadline to add an engraved paver to honor an individual in the town Veterans’ Memorial prior to the Veterans Day Ceremony is Oct. 1. The memorial recognizes those who are serving or have served has served or is currently serving in U.S. Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, or Coast Guard, regardless of where they live, and where they come from. The cost of the engraved pavers is $250 each. For an order form and more details, go to lovettsvilleva.gov.
MIDDLEBURG Panebianco Takes Leadership of VACP During the annual conference of the Virginia Association of the Chiefs of Police, Middleburg Police Chief Anthony “A.J.” Panebianco was named president of VACP for 2021-2022. TOWN NOTES continues on page 23
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10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 28 at Colonial Funeral Home of Leesburg. Interment will follow at Leesburg Union Cemetery. [Colonial Funeral Home]
NORMA IRENE BELLES died August 14 at her home in Leesburg. She was born June 29, 1931, in Shickshinny, PA, to Paul Edward Belles and Myrtle Florence Wright Belles. She married Marvin “Mike” Earl Belles in Berwick, PA, on March 14, 1951. In addition to her husband, she is survived by her children Pamela Jayne Belles Walker, Richard Earl Belles, and Lori Anne Belles Allred; three grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. [Colonial Funeral Home]
NICHOLAS FORGUES, 42, of Sterling, died Aug. 20 at his home in Sterling. He was born Sept. 10, 1978, in Alexandria to Jorge Forgues and Maria Thomae-Forgues. He graduated with a master’s degree from The College of William & Mary. He is survived by his son Alexander Jorge Forgues; brothers Sebastian Forgues and Mark Benjamin Forgues; and sister Christine Forgues Schlenker. Visitation will be held from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 28 at Loudoun Funeral Chapel, with services beginning at 11 a.m. Memorial contributions may be made to Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder. [Loudoun Funeral Chapel]
BONNIE JOY BLEAKLEY died August 20 at her home in Aldie. She was born Nov. 26, 1942, in Abileen, TX, to Herbert W. Jeffcoat and Alice Joy Marsh. She married Neil Bleakley in Newport News on Sept. 7, 1963. She was an active member of the Aldie Episcopal Church. In addition to her husband, she is survived by her children Shawn Bleakley of Germantown, MD, Jamie Bleakley of Springfield, Seth Bleakley of Celebration, FL; five grandchildren and her sister Janet Jeffcoat. A Celebration of Life will be held starting at
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Panebianco has served on the VACP Executive Committee for seven years, most recently as first vice president. He is the 95th president of the association. It is the first time an officer from a jurisdiction as small as Middleburg has held the post. “I am honored to represent the Town of Middleburg, the more than 600 members of VACP, and all police officers serving in law enforcement across the Commonwealth,” Panebianco stated. “We are at a crucial time of very important reforms in policing, to include additional emphasis on high-standards of conduct for officers and investment in training for crisis intervention.” Over the coming year, it is expected that police reforms will continue to be a key topic of discussion with the governor, the General Assembly, and communities across Virginia. “The town is appreciative of Chief A.J.’s continued commitment to the tenets of law enforcement that encourage partnerships with communities and ensure public safety,” Mayor Bridge Littleton said. “I commend Chief A.J. for this leadership role and am grateful that Middleburg’s history of effective community policing can support law enforcement across the commonwealth.”
KARIN PAULA FORMOSO, of Ashburn, died Aug. 11. She grew up in Portland, OR, and raised her family in Herndon before moving to Ashburn with her husband. She was a member of the American Association of University Women, a volunteer at her children’s schools, Girl Scout leader, preschool teacher, and an active part of her church congregation at Community
PURCELLVILLE Celebrate Purcellville Signups Begin The Purcellville Parks and Recreation Advisory Board is inviting town businesses and nonprofits to register online to participate in Celebrate Purcellville. This new townwide event will be held Oct. 4-10, and is designed to encourage residents and visitors to shop at local businesses, enjoy local food and beverage options, tour the town, and enjoy live music and activities. There is a $25 fee to register. The deadline to register is 5p.m. Sept. 17. The application is available on the town website. Participants will be listed on the Celebrate Purcellville webpage and in the Celebrate Purcellville passport and will be expected to provide special offers, discounts, coupons, or other giveaways during the week. Visitors take Celebrate Purcellville passports to participating businesses and organizations to be stamped. Passports with a minimum of 10 stamps may be turned in by Oct. 10 for a chance to win a prize. For details, go to purcellvilleva.gov /997/Celebrate-Purcellville.
Lutheran Church. She is survived by her brother Ed Formoso, husband Jeff Verhulst, son Alex Verhulst, daughter Adrian Verhulst, and granddaughter Clarice Stager. A Celebration of Life will be held at noon Sept. 11 at Potomac Green Community Center. Memorial contributions may be made to the Parkinson’s Foundation. [Colonial Funeral Home] LILLIE MAE LEE, 56, of Lincoln, died Aug. 16. She was predeceaded by her husband of 57 years, J.D. “Jack” Lee. She is survived by her children Gwen Morgan of Boonsboro, MD, J. David Lee II of Clayton, NC., Karen Lee of Viewtown, Daniel C. Lee Sr. of Purcellville, Faron Lee of Leesburg and Chandra Mann of Bedford, NY; 18 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren. Services were held Aug. 20 at Hamilton Baptist Church. Interment will follow at the Lincoln Cemetery. [Hall Funeral Home] SUSAN ELLEN FARRELL Muth died Aug. 16. She was born March 27, 1948 to William Johnson Farrell and Martha Louise Graves Farrell. She was raised in Bushwood, St. Mary’s County, MD. She worked as an administrative assistant with Nationwide Insurance
Lovettsville manager continued from page 22 “I’m really encouraged by this council in Lovettsville,” he said. “I really want to keep the momentum going for the capital improvements. I think that is a big thing for them in the near term.” While he has ample experience in fiscal management and planning, he knows he’ll have to get quickly up to speed on the dayto-day demands of running a utility system—always a big responsibility in small towns. In an email to his Town of Leesburg colleagues Friday morning, Cournoyer said he was looking forward to the new challenges. “The appointment as Town Manager is a great honor for me, and I am excited about the opportunity and different challenges that the position will bring,” he wrote. “The decision to accept the position was made more difficult due to the quality of professionals and the great working environment at the Town of Leesburg. I know already how much I am going to miss working with all of you; but I am certain that our professional and personal relationships will continue.” In Lovettsville, Cournoyer will be looking to bring stability to a government that
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Company in Manassas, IBM in Manassas, and Parsons Brinckerhoff Construction Services in Herndon. She retired from Parsons in 2005. She is survived by her husband, Craig Muth of Lovettsville; son Ed Muth of Austin, TX; daughter Martha Nottingham of Lovettsville; three grandchildren; sister Jean Bean, and brother Thomas Farrell, both of Leonardtown, MD. [Hall Funeral Home] RONALD L. SHERMAN, 88, died Aug. 15. He was born and raised in Portland, OR. He graduated from the University of Oregon in 1954, met and married his wife Sharon that same year. A graduate from the ROTC program and served as an Air Force officer. He had a long career in aviation and public relations. He was a member of the Mosaic Harmony community choir. He was predeceased by his wife Sharon, and his partner Donna Courtney. He is survived by his brother Alan Sherman, son Michael, daughter Cathrine Hancher, son Steven, seven grandchildren, and 10 great-grandchildren. A memorial service will be held in August 2022. Memorial contributions may be made to Mosaic Harmony. [Colonial Funeral Home]
has had seen high turnover in the town manager’s position in recent years. Finz took over the position in November 2020 after the council voted to fire Rob Ritter, who had served two years in the post. Prior to Ritter, Larry Hughes served as interim town manager following an earlier retirement by Finz, who has served at town manager or interim town manager several times. Finz’s work in Leesburg began when he helped then-mayor Elaine Walker and the Town Council hire their first town manager, Tim Faust, in 2005. When Faust left the town a year later, Finz again helped recruit Keith Markel for the position. In 2014, when Markel left to take a job as Leesburg’s deputy town manager, Finz returned to help recruit yet another town manager, Laszlo Palko. Finz took on the role of interim town manager for a third time when Palko resigned in summer 2017 to become the city manager of Manassas Park. In December 2017, the Town Council appointed Finz as permanent town manager. He resigned July 6, 2018, for health-related reasons, and Ritter was hired. Earlier this month, the Town Council named the recently expanded Town Hall complex in honor of Finz. n
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THINGS to do
Loco Living
SUMMER TUNES Music In The Gap: Calgary
Friday, Aug. 27, 7 p.m. Hillsboro Old Stone School, 37098 Charles Town Pike, Hillsboro Details: oldstoneschool.org Hillsboro’s summer concert series finishes the season with classic rock from some of Loudoun’s top musicians. General admission is free. Tickets for verandah seating are $20 for a table of four.
Tarara Summer Concert Series: Gonzo’s Nose Saturday, Aug. 28, 6-9:30 p.m. Tarara Winery, 13648 Tarara Lane, Lucketts Details: tararaconcerts.com One of the DMV’s favorite party bands is back with four decades of fun covers. Tickets are $20 for adults 21 and over, $10 for people under 21. Admission for children 7 and under is free.
VAL Plaza Party: Badlands
Saturday, Aug. 28, 6-8 p.m. Village At Leesburg, 1602 Village Market Blvd., Leesburg Details: villageatleesburg.com One of the region’s favorite dance/pop/rock cover bands brings the party to VAL.
Acoustic On The Green: Todd Wright Renss Greene/Loudoun Now
Carol Smith and Natalia Lopez sit in a conference room at Healthworks in Leesburg.
‘The Best Thing That Happened for Me’ Making Connections at Loudoun’s Crossroads Jobs BY JAN MERCKER
jmercker@loudounnow.com
When Debbie Bowman and her adult daughter Aryn moved to Loudoun from Florida in 2019, a series of tough life events brought them to a local homeless shelter. Determined to bounce back, find work, and build a home, the mother and daughter sought help from the Leesburg and Sterling-based nonprofit Crossroads Jobs, where founder and Executive Director Carol Smith is also an active job counselor. “She’s been our angel,” Bowman said of Smith. After a series of training sessions through the Crossroads Jobs, Bowman landed a cashier’s job at Tractor Supply Company’s Leesburg location. That position is now full time, and Bowman is a three-time employee of the month honoree. For Bowman, it was exactly the kind of workplace she was looking for. “We’re like one family—here you’re not a number,” Bowman said.
Bowman’s daughter Aryn arrived in Loudoun as a shy young adult with no work experience beyond informal childcare. But Aryn dreamed of working with animals, and Crossroads helped make it happen. “I was so worried because she had never had an interview. Carol made the interview process really easy,” Debbie Bowman said. Aryn was hired as a bather at Leesburg’s PetSmart location and has worked her way up to groomer-in-training. The two women now rent an apartment in Leesburg, and Bowman said Crossroads has helped them build independence and confidence. Smith launched the nonprofit in 2012, on a mission to help Loudouners with hurdles to finding and retaining jobs. Smith had spent time in Washington, DC, working for the established nonprofit jobs program Jubilee Jobs. After moving to Loudoun in the mid-90s and raising her children, she wanted to create a similar program in her fast-growing suburb. “It always called me back,” Smith said.
“I just kept thinking I’d love to do this again.” Smith surveyed several local nonprofits serving low-income Loudouners about the need for additional employment services, and the response was overwhelmingly positive. Crossroads Jobs started as an all-volunteer organization, but by 2016, grant funding allowed Smith to hire a small staff. She noticed a need for support in Loudoun’s Spanish-speaking community and began hiring bilingual job counselors in 2017. One of Smith’s early hires, Yanci Portillo, now runs the organization’s Sterling office, which opened a year ago, with support from a second bilingual counselor, Catherine Harris. Smith said the organization usually assists 100 to 120 applicants each year. It’s a relatively small number, she added, because the organization focuses on spending time with applicants to match them with jobs that will work long term. Crossroads also provides ongoing post-placeMAKING CONNECTIONS continues on page 27
Saturday, Aug. 28, 7 p.m. Leesburg Town Green, 25 W. Market St., Leesburg Details: leesburgva.gov AOG wraps up the 2021 season with longtime favorite singer/songwriter Todd Wright.
LOCO LIVE Live Music: Tab Benoit
Thursday, Aug. 26, 7 p.m. Tally Ho Theater, 19 W. Market St., Leesburg Details: tallyhotheater.com The acclaimed blues guitarist, musician and singer hits the Tally Ho with his Delta bluesinfused style. Tickets are $35 in advance.
Live Music: Mark Cullinane
Friday, Aug. 27, 5 p.m. Harpers Ferry Brewing, 37412 Adventure Center Lane, Loudoun Heights Details: facebook.com/harpersferrybrewing Celebrate Friday with acoustic classic rock tunes in a gorgeous setting.
Live Music: Liberty Street
Friday, Aug. 27, 5:30 p.m. Flying Ace Distillery and Brewery, 40950 Flying Ace Lane, Lovettsville Details: flyingacefarm.com Eric Stanley and Doug Wall bring soft rock favorites to Flying Ace.
Boots and Brews at Bear Chase
Friday, Aug. 27, 6-9 p.m. Bear Chase Brewing Company, 18294 Blue Ridge Mountain Road, Bluemont Details: bearchasebrew.com It’s an evening of line dancing and great beer at Bear Chase.
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“One of the Summer’s best concert lineups.” -The Washington Post
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Frayed Knots, featuring Leesburg councilman and BENFIT co-founder Ara Bagdasarian on guitar, is among the two dozen performers joining in the 2021 Crossroads Music Festival on Sept. 18 throughout downtown Leesburg.
Crossroads Music Festival Returns LOUDOUN NOW STAFF REPORT
Twenty-five musicians and bands will perform original music for BENEFIT’s 2021 Crossroads Music Festival. The event will be held at nine different venues in the historic downtown area of Leesburg’s Arts & Cultural District starting at 5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 18. Established in 2017, BENEFIT is a coalition of musicians and community leaders uniting people with music to raise funds and awareness for nonprofits serving children in Loudoun County. “BENEFIT’s Crossroads Music Festival is an event that showcases original music from some of the amazing artists in our region,” said BENEFIT co-founder Ara Bagdasarian. “It’s going to be a great evening of live music, and we hope festival attendees enjoy their time and know that they are helping support nonprofits that serve children.” Music styles include acoustic, Americana, rock, country, and metal. Each artist will perform a 60-minute set at their designated venue Advance tickets may be purchased online for $15. Tickets also will be available at each venue on Sept. 18 for $25. Tickets are not required for entry at any venue participating in Crossroads Music Festival. However, proceeds from ticket sales benefit nonprofit organizations that serve
children in Loudoun County. With ticket purchase, attendees will receive a wristband and a Crossroads Music Festival T-shirt at check-in. Wristbands will provide attendees access to event-day specials at participating music venues. The inaugural music festival was held in 2019. While they were not able to hold the Crossroads Music Festival in 2020 because of the pandemic, BENEFIT’s 2020 Hope for the Holidays online music special raised $20,000, which was distributed to seven nonprofit organizations in Loudoun County. Funds raised at the 2021 Crossroads Music Festival will be distributed in spring 2022 to Loudoun County nonprofits through a grant application process. “We are so excited and are really looking forward to our music festival this year,” said BENEFIT co-founder Amy Bobchek. “So many people are generously donating their time and talents to make our 2021 Crossroads Music Festival a success. Supporting nonprofit organizations that serve children is the mission of our organization, and events such as our music festival are great ways to shine a spotlight on the work that they do.” Ticket, artist and venue information for Crossroads Music Festival performances can be found at CrossroadsMusicFest.org. n
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
FREE CONCERT FRIDAY, AUGUST 27! LAWN OPENS AT 6 P.M.
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CALGARY Friday, Aug. 27, 7 p.m. Hillsboro Old Stone School oldstoneschool.org
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Live Music: Tejas Singh
Friday, Aug. 27, 7 p.m. Social House Kitchen and Tap, 42841 Creek View Plaza, Ashburn Details: socialhouseashburn.com NOVA-based singer/songwriter Tejas Singh brings his angelic voice and devilish guitar skills to Social House.
Live Music: Idlewild South Allman Brothers Tribute
Friday, Aug. 27, 8 p.m. Tally Ho Theater, 19 W. Market St., Leesburg Details: tallyhotheater.com In the tradition of The Allman Brothers Band, this topnotch tribute offers shows that last for hours. With a different setlist for every show, they cover numerous albums for an authentic experience. Tickets are $20-$35.
Live Music: Chris Timbers
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BULLET THE SKY 09/11/21 DOORS: 7PM SHOW: 8PM
Saturday, Aug. 28, 1-4 p.m. The Barns At Hamilton Station, 16804 Hamilton Station Road, Hamilton Details: thebarnsathamiltonstation.com It’s a mellow Saturday afternoon with acoustic soul tunes from Chris Timbers.
Live Music: Dave Mininberg
Saturday, Aug. 28, 2-5 p.m. Lost Rhino Brewing Company 21730 Red Rum Drive, Ashburn Details: lostrhino.com Well known for his work with the band 7th Son of WV, Mininberg brings a blend of originals, classic rock, blues and country.
Live Music: Junior Bryce Band
THE AMISH OUTLAWS 09/16/21 | DOORS: 7PM | SHOW: 8PM
Saturday, Aug. 28, 2 p.m. Flying Ace Distillery and Brewery, 40950 Flying Ace Lane, Lovettsville Details: flyingacefarm.com An in-demand saxophone sideman in the DC region for years, Bryce has launched his own ensemble serving up groove and hippie funk with some jazz and R&B flavor.
Live Music: Todd Brooks and Pour Decisions
Saturday, Aug. 28, 5 p.m. Harpers Ferry Brewing, 37412 Adventure Center
GONZO’S NOSE Saturday, Aug. 28, 6 p.m. Tarara Winery tararaconcerts.com
TODD WRIGHT Saturday, Aug. 28, 7 p.m. Leesburg Town Green Idalee.org
Lane, Loudoun Heights Details: facebook.com/harpersferrybrewing Brooks and company serve up a heavy helping of classic rock along with favorites from the 80, 90s and 2000s.
BODEANS Saturday, Aug. 28, 7 p.m. Tally Ho Theater tallyhotheater.com
LIBATIONS Adult Field Day At Henway
Saturday, Aug. 28, 6 p.m. Vanish Farmwoods Brewery, 42245 Black Hops Lane, Lucketts Details: vanishbeer.com Five decades of rock from some of Loudoun’s best musicians.
Saturday, Aug. 28, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Henway Hard Cider, 18780 Foggy Bottom Road, Bluemont Relive your childhood favorites with adult beverages thrown in. The fun benefits Boulder Crest. Tickets are $70 for two field day partners, $450 for a team of 7 to 10 and $20 for spectators. All participants and spectators must be 21 or older.
Live Music: Talton Brothers Band
Dog Days at Breaux
Live Music: Just South of 7
Saturday, Aug. 28, 6-10 p.m. MacDowell Brew Kitchen, 202 South St. SE, Leesburg Details: macsbeach.com Kick back with Americana rock from the Talton Brothers at Mac’s beach.
Live Music: Enya Agerholm
Saturday, Aug. 28, 7 p.m. Social House Kitchen and Tap, 42841 Creek View Plaza, Ashburn Details: socialhouseashburn.com This rising star from Fredericksburg covers a range of genres with her voice and a Martin guitar.
Live Music: BoDeans
Saturday, Aug. 28, 7 p.m. Tally Ho Theater, 19 W. Market St., Leesburg Details: tallyhotheater.com The 80s roots rockers, known for their hit “Closer to Free,” are back in action and taking the stage in downtown Leesburg. Tickets are $35.
Live Music: 5.5 Men
Sunday, Aug. 29, 1 p.m. Vanish Farmwoods Brewery, 42245 Black Hops Lane, Lucketts Details: vanishbeer.com Celebrate Sunday with classic rock and country tunes from this Maryland-based band.
Live Music: Ken Wenzel
Sunday, Aug. 29, 1-4 p.m. The Barns At Hamilton Station, 16804 Hamilton Station Road, Hamilton Details: thebarnsathamiltonstation.com Wenzel is back at the Barns with his roots-rock, country-jazz take on love, learning and life in America.
Saturday, Aug. 28, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Breaux Vineyards, 36888 Breaux Vineyards Lane, Hillsboro Details: breauxvineyards.com Bring your four-legged friends for a day of fun at Breaux. The event features live music, wine, dog rescue organizations, pet-related vendors, food vendors and local crafters.
COMING UP LoCo Fest
Saturday, Sept. 5, 2 p.m. 868 Estate Vineyards, 14001 Harpers Ferry Road, Hillsboro Details: 868estatevineyards.com Twenty of the region’s top acts are on tap at the fourth edition of this fundraiser for up-and-coming musicians. This year’s lineup includes Talton Brothers, Steve George and Friends, the Chris Timbers Band, Delta Spur and Wayne Snow . Tickets are $15in advance, $20 at the gate. Youth under 16 are free but should be ticketed.
Appalachian Trail Festival
Saturday, Sept. 11 and Sunday, Sept. 12 B Chord Brewing, 34266 Williams Gap Road, Round Hill Details: roundhillat.org Celebrate the trail with live music, trail talks, children’s activities, food, vendors and environmental organizations. Visit the website for schedule and details.
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Making connections continued from page 24 ment support to help applicants navigate the workplace. “We get to know our applicants. We get to know their story. We get to help them find that job that they need,” Portillo said. For counselors and applicants, Crossroads Jobs is way beyond a job placement service. Most candidates come to the nonprofit unemployed and may have troubled or patchy work histories and gaps in employment. Some applicants have criminal records and others are experiencing homelessness. Crossroads helps applicants overcome hurdles and build skills to help them function in the workplace. The nonprofit refers candidates to Loudoun Literacy Council and faith-based organizations for English classes. Crossroads also connects applicants with Women Giving Back and local thrift stores to help candidates find outfits for interviews and the workplace. “No one who walks through this door is judged by where they’re at. We look at each person as a fellow human being. What we try to do is find the right job,” Smith said. Candidates must complete Crossroads’ full program, which includes workshops on interviewing skills, conflict resolution and goal-setting, to qualify for a job placement. Smith said the concept is based on fostering independence and “giving people tools for their toolbox to be able to help themselves as well.” Crossroads’ role includes follow-up with both candidates and employers and post-placement support. In the Leesburg office, which is home base to Smith and counselors Lisa Martin and Betsy Coffey-Chaudet, the organization is also ramping up programs to serve candidates with disabilities. Smith said 10 to 20 percent of the organization’s candidates have disabilities, and job retention can be challenging for that group. Coffey-Chaudet, a retired LCPS special education teacher, focuses on helping candidates with disabilities to help them stay in their jobs through ongoing post-placement job coaching and support. Smith said placements slowed during the worst of the pandemic, but with the job market coming back this spring, Crossroads finds itself in a new situation: it now has more employer requests than candidates. Smith is working to get the word out among job seekers, even those with gaps in employment history. Smith said many candidates turn to
LOUDOUNNOW.COM Crossroads after a move, a domestic situation or traumatic life event. When Joy Thompson moved from New York to Sterling to be near her adult children, she went through Crossroads for help in finding a job as a caregiver. Thompson, who grew up in Jamaica and was raised by her grandparents, has a passion for elder care and worked in that role in New York. Crossroads helped her find a job with a local agency and then with a senior care facility. For Thompson, working with Crossroads helped her cut through the sense of paddling in circles that often hits job seekers in a new environment. “That’s what people need—someone who can point them in the right direction,” Thompson said. “If not, you get bounced around a lot.” Last August, Thompson launched her own home care agency, Joyous Heart Care LLC and now has three employees. Her plan is to bring things full circle and hire from Crossroads. “The best thing that happened for me was going through Crossroads,” Thompson said. “I want to give back for what they did for me.” Around 60 percent of the organization’s applicants are Latinx, and 70 percent are women, Smith said. Adding bilingual counselors, including the dynamic Portillo, a well-connected volunteer in her Sterling community, has helped Crossroads reach an important population— and has helped employers find bilingual employees. Leesburg’s Healthworks community health clinic needs bilingual staff for healthcare and administrative roles, and Crossroads has placed 10 employees at the clinic so far. Natalia Lopez was one of Portillo’s first clients as a job counselor, and Portillo immediately knew she was bound for success. “She had so much potential,” Portillo said. Lopez moved from El Salvador, where she had trained as a nursing assistant, to Leesburg five years ago. After graduating from Loudoun County High School, Lopez turned to Crossroads to help her find a healthcare job. Healthworks hired Lopez to work the front desk in 2018. Three years later, she’s managing the clinic’s call center. Lopez said she was initially interested in the nursing side of the field, but Crossroads helped her find her calling in healthcare administration. “I really like the mission of helping the patients and helping the community,” Lopez said. “This is my second home.” For more information about Crossroads Jobs, go to crossroadsjobs.org. n
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Morven Wraps 2021 Polo Season Polo in the Park at Morven Park wrapped up its 2021 season Saturday night with another close double-header in front a crowd of hundreds. The season featured family-friendly arena polo matches every Saturday night starting on July 17. Guests bought car passes and were encouraged to bring their own food and drinks for a picnic on the lawn, with more treats available from vendors on site. Each night featured polo players from around the world. For more information, go to PoloInThePark.org. n
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Legal Notices PUBLIC HEARING The LOUDOUN COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS will hold a public hearing in the Board of Supervisors’ Meeting Room, County Government Center, 1 Harrison Street, S.E., Leesburg, Virginia, at 6:00 p.m. on TUESDAY, September 14, 2021 in order to consider:
PROPOSED SALE OF COUNTY-OWNED AFFORDABLE DWELLING UNIT Pursuant to Virginia Code §15.2-1800, the Board of Supervisors shall consider the conveyance of the following County-owned Affordable Dwelling Unit (ADU) to an ADU qualified certificate holder: ADDRESS
25633 Pleasant Valley Road, Chantilly, Virginia 20152
PIN #
097-19-8207
ELECTION DISTRICT
DESCRIPTION
PURCHASE PRICE
Dulles District
Approximately 1,686 square feet, 3 bedroom, Single Family Attached Unit (Townhouse)
$147,488
Copies of the plat(s) illustrating the property proposed to be conveyed may be examined at the Loudoun County Government Center, Information Desk, 1st Floor, 1 Harrison Street, S.E., Leesburg, Virginia, from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday or call (703) 777-0200. Documents also may be viewed and downloaded electronically 72 hours in advance of the public hearing at: www.loudoun.gov/bosdocuments (for Public Hearing documents, follow the link for “Board of Supervisors Business Meetings, Public Hearings and Special Meetings”).
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) AMENDMENTS TO THE FY2019-2020 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN The CDBG FY2019-2020 Annual Action Plan was adopted by the Board of Supervisors (Board) on March 13, 2019, and amended by the Board on May 13, 2020. Due to the CARES Act, the County is receiving additional CDBG funds to address the community impacts of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Staff is proposing that the Board allocate the CARES Act funds to the CDBG FY2019-2020 budget. The County seeks community comments to modifications of the: 1)
CDBG FY2019-2020 Annual Action Plan to enable additional CARES Act funds to be used to address the critical COVID-19 related needs.
HUD has designated Loudoun County as qualified for Urban County participation in the CDBG program and entitled to receive CDBG funding directly from HUD. HUD regulations require the adoption of the above referenced Action Plan which outlines the County’s housing and community development needs, priorities and objectives, and proposed use of the federal funds for the ensuing CDBG program year. Components of the proposed amendments to the FY2019-2020 CDBG Annual Action Plan include, without limitation, descriptions of:
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Resources and proposed activities to prevent, prepare for, and respond to COVID-19; Federal and other resources expected to be available; Leveraging of resources and how match obligations will be met; The activities to be undertaken; The geographic distribution of investment; and Planned homeless and other special needs activities.
Copies of the approved FY2019-2020 CDBG Annual Action Plan and the proposed amendments to the FY2019-2020 CDBG Annual Action Plan are available and may be examined online at www.loudoun. gov/cdbg. Written comments on the Plan may be submitted via email to Courtenay.Belchik@loudoun.gov through September 13, 2021.
APPROVAL OF A BOUNDARY LINE AGREEMENT TO CHANGE THE BOUNDARY LINE BETWEEN LOUDOUN COUNTY, VIRGINIA, AND THE TOWN OF HAMILTON, VIRGINIA Pursuant to Virginia Code §15.2-3106 et seq., the Loudoun County Board of Supervisors hereby provides notice of its intention to approve a Boundary Line Agreement with the Town of Hamilton, Virginia, (“Town”) to change the existing boundary line between Loudoun County, Virginia, (“County”) and the Town. The proposed boundary line change would incorporate into the municipal limits of the Town a land area containing 8.2 acres, more or less, being all of the property identified as Loudoun County Parcel Identification Number (PIN) 418-30-5976 (“Subject Property”), owned by the Town. The new location of the boundary line between the County and the Town would correspond generally to a line extending southeasterly from a point located along the Town’s northern boundary, which point also is located along the eastern boundary of the Town’s existing wastewater treatment plant (WWTP) parcels (PINs 418-30-2277, 418-30-2357, and 418-40-2600), along the northern boundary of the Subject Property (southern boundaries of PINs 418-40-8216 and 382-35-1178) to the western boundary of Section 1 of the Hamilton Knolls subdivision, and then southwestward along the eastern boundary of the Subject Property (western boundaries of PINs 382-35-1033, 418-30-8737, the western terminus of Peach Tree Court (Route 1111), 418-30-7229, and 418-20-9662), and then northwestward along the southern boundary of the Subject Property (northern boundary of PIN 418-20-2877), to a different point located along the northern boundary of the Town and eastern boundary of the WWTP parcels. The Subject Property to be incorporated into the Town is located on the east side of the current municipal limits of the Town and the Town’s WWTP, in the Catoctin Election District, and is depicted on the below map.
A copy of the draft Boundary Line Agreement may be examined at the Loudoun County Government Center, Information Desk, 1st Floor, 1 Harrison Street, S.E., Leesburg, Virginia, from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday or call (703) 777-0200. Documents also may be viewed and downloaded electronically 72 hours in advance of the public hearing at: www.loudoun.gov/bosdocuments (for Public Hearing documents, follow the link for “Board of Supervisors Business Meetings, Public Hearings and Special Meetings”).
REVIEW AND RENEWAL, MODIFICATION OR TERMINATION OF THE NEW ALDIE AGRICULTURAL AND FORESTAL DISTRICT The current period of the New Aldie Agricultural and Forestal District will expire on January 2, 2022. The District has a four-year period and a subdivision minimum lot size of fifty acres. Pursuant to Chapter 1226 of the Codified Ordinances of Loudoun County, the Board of Supervisors (Board) has directed staff, the Agricultural District Advisory Committee (ADAC), and the Planning Commission (Commission) to conduct a review in order to determine whether to continue, modify, or terminate the District. Parcels currently enrolled in the District are located within an area generally south of Lime Kiln Road (Route 733), on the east side of the Goose Creek, east of Sam Fred Road (Route 748), west of James Monroe Highway (Route 15), and north of John Mosby Highway (Route 50), in the Blue Ridge Election District. During this review, land less than 5 acres, or 20 acres or greater, in size that is currently enrolled in the District will be automatically renewed. However, any parcel containing at least 5 acres but less than 20 acres will be ineligible for renewal and inclusion within the District unless the owner submits an application on forms provided by the Department of Planning and Zoning and one or more of the following criteria is met: 1. Management Plan that specifically states that the property owner(s) are accumulating the required five-year production records in order to qualify for agricultural, to include horticulture, land use tax deferral. 2. Animal Husbandry including Equine uses (commercial or non-commercial) with a Management Plan that relates the pasture carrying capacity to limit the number of animals allowed. 3. Forests and woodlands with a management plan that specifies the actions required to maintain and enhance the stands. 4. Wetlands, flood plains, streams and/or rivers that have Management Plans that set forth the terms for their maintenance and enhancement. During this review, land within the District may be withdrawn, in whole or in part, at the owner’s discretion by filing a written notice with the (Board) at any time before the Board acts to continue, modify, or terminate the District. Landowners of the following parcels, currently enrolled in the New Aldie Agricultural and Forestal District, were notified by certified mail of the District’s review.
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Legal Notices Parcel Listings: PIN
Tax Map Number
Acres Enrolled
PIN
Tax Map Number
Acres Enrolled
359363143000
/89////////10B
61.01
396385665000
/89/////////7/
27.54
360166099000
/89////////15/
21.63
429276024000
/74////////19A
324.18 512.54
360265863000
/89////////14/
1.07
430397624000
/75////////22/
394267556000
/75///9////WL/
55.8
432376182000
/88//19/////3/
18.39
394269821000
/75////////23/
156.34
432387423000
/88//10/////1/
21.32
394288964000
/75////////23A
75
432479430000
/88///1/////B/
18.45
396264807000
/89/////////1/
46.45
432489904000
/88///9/////3/
21.44
396281634000
/89/////////6A
8.17
465289850000
/74////////18/
29.12
396287236000
/89/////////8C
1.61
465305755000
/74////////19/
140.04
396290952000
/89/////////8B
14.49
465396098000
/74/A/1/////A/
24.89
396295883000
/89///4/////F/
32.98
465397945000
/74/A/1/////B/
4.93
The ADAC held a public meeting on May 20, 2021, to review and make recommendations concerning whether to continue, modify, or terminate New Aldie Agricultural and Forestal District, and to review renewal applications and requests for withdrawal of land from the District. The report and recommendations of the ADAC was considered by the Commission, along with any proposed modifications, at its public hearing on June 22, 2021. The reports and recommendations of the ADAC and the Commission, along with any proposed modifications, will be considered by the Board of Supervisors at its public hearing. In accordance with Section 15.2-4307 of the Code of Virginia, the application may be examined by request at the Loudoun County Government Center, Information Desk, 1st Floor, 1 Harrison Street, S.E., Leesburg, Virginia, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, or by calling 703-7770246 (option 5) to request hard copies or electronic copies or electronically at: https://www.loudoun.gov/adac (5-20-2021 ADAC Meeting under Agendas and Bylaws). Documents also may be viewed and downloaded electronically 72 hours in advance of the public hearing at: www.loudoun.gov/bosdocuments (for Public Hearing documents, follow the link for “Board of Supervisors Business Meetings, Public Hearings and Special Meetings”).
REVIEW AND RENEWAL, MODIFICATION OR TERMINATION OF THE CHRYSALIS VINEYARDS/LOCKSLEY ESTATE AGRICULTURAL AND FORESTAL DISTRICT The current period of the Chrysalis Vineyards/Locksley Estate Agricultural and Forestal District will expire on November 16, 2021. The District has a four-year period and a subdivision minimum lot size of forty acres. Pursuant to Chapter 1226 of the Codified Ordinances of Loudoun County, the Board of Supervisors (Board) has directed staff, the Agricultural District Advisory Committee (ADAC), and the Planning Commission (Commission) to conduct a review in order to determine whether to continue, modify, or terminate the District. Parcels currently enrolled in the District are located within an area generally on the south side of John Mosby Highway (Route 50), on the east side and north of Champe Ford Road (Route 629), on the west side of Aldie Dam Road (Route 632), in the Blue Ridge Election District During this review, land less than 5 acres, or 20 acres or greater, in size that is currently enrolled in the District will be automatically renewed. However, any parcel containing at least 5 acres but less than 20 acres will be ineligible for renewal and inclusion within the District unless the owner submits an application on forms provided by the Department of Planning and Zoning and one or more of the following criteria is met: 1. 2. 3. 4.
Management Plan that specifically states that the property owner(s) are accumulating the required five-year production records in order to qualify for agricultural, to include horticulture, land use tax deferral. Animal Husbandry including Equine uses (commercial or non-commercial) with a Management Plan that relates the pasture carrying capacity to limit the number of animals allowed. Forests and woodlands with a management plan that specifies the actions required to maintain and enhance the stands. Wetlands, flood plains, streams and/or rivers that have Management Plans that set forth the terms for their maintenance and enhancement.
During this review, land within the District may be withdrawn, in whole or in part, at the owner’s discretion by filing a written notice with the Board at any time before the Board acts to continue, modify, or terminate the District. Landowners of the following parcels, currently enrolled in the Chrysalis Vineyards/Locksley Estate Agricultural and Forestal District, were notified by certified mail of the District’s review.
Parcel Listings: Tax Map Number
Acres Enrolled
397267021000
/89//11/////1/
202.36
398254379000
/98//////4B-1/
44.39
PIN
Tax Map Number
Acres Enrolled
434292430000
/97/////////5B
133.07
435496507000
/97///////5A2/
31.94
PIN
The ADAC held a public meeting on May 20, 2021, to review and make recommendations concerning whether to continue, modify, or terminate Chrysalis Vineyards/Locksley Estate Agricultural and Forestal
District, and to review renewal applications and requests for withdrawal of land from the District. The report and recommendations of the ADAC was considered by the Commission, along with any proposed modifications, at its public hearing on June 22, 2021. The reports and recommendations of the ADAC and the Commission, along with any proposed modifications, will be considered by the Board of Supervisors at its public hearing. In accordance with Section 15.2-4307 of the Code of Virginia, the application may be examined by request at the Loudoun County Government Center, Information Desk, 1st Floor, 1 Harrison Street, S.E., Leesburg, Virginia, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, or by calling 703-7770246 (option 5) to request hard copies or electronic copies or electronically at: https://www.loudoun.gov/adac (5-20-2021 ADAC Meeting under Agendas and Bylaws). Documents also may be viewed and downloaded electronically 72 hours in advance of the public hearing at: www.loudoun.gov/bosdocuments (for Public Hearing documents, follow the link for “Board of Supervisors Business Meetings, Public Hearings and Special Meetings”).
REVIEW AND RENEWAL, MODIFICATION OR TERMINATION OF THE NEW HUGHESVILLE AGRICULTURAL AND FORESTAL DISTRICT The current period of the New Hughesville Agricultural and Forestal District will expire on December 6, 2021. The District has a ten-year period and a subdivision minimum lot size of twenty-five acres. Pursuant to Chapter 1226 of the Codified Ordinances of Loudoun County, the Board of Supervisors (Board) has directed staff, the Agricultural District Advisory Committee (ADAC), and the Planning Commission to conduct a review in order to determine whether to continue, modify, or terminate the District. Parcels currently enrolled in the District are located within an area generally north of Hughesville Road (Route 725), west of Lincoln Road (Route 722) and east of Shelbourne Glebe Road (Route 729), in the Blue Ridge and Catoctin Election Districts. During this review, land less than 5 acres, or 20 acres or greater, in size that is currently enrolled in the District will be automatically renewed. However, any parcel containing at least 5 acres but less than 20 acres will be ineligible for renewal and inclusion within the District unless the owner submits an application on forms provided by the Department of Planning and Zoning and one or more of the following criteria is met: 1. 2. 3. 4.
Management Plan that specifically states that the property owner(s) are accumulating the required five-year production records in order to qualify for agricultural, to include horticulture, land use tax deferral. Animal Husbandry including Equine uses (commercial or non-commercial) with a Management Plan that relates the pasture carrying capacity to limit the number of animals allowed. Forests and woodlands with a management plan that specifies the actions required to maintain and enhance the stands. Wetlands, flood plains, streams and/or rivers that have Management Plans that set forth the terms for their maintenance and enhancement.
During this review, land within the District may be withdrawn, in whole or in part, at the owner’s discretion by filing a written notice with the Board at any time before the Board acts to continue, modify, or terminate the District. Landowners of the following parcels, currently enrolled in the New Hughesville Agricultural and Forestal District, were notified by certified mail of the District’s review.
Parcel Listings: PIN
Tax Map Number
Acres Enrolled
PIN
Tax Map Number
Acres Enrolled
423465298000
/45//38/////A/
200.51
491207761000
/45////////29/
5.33
457300111000
/45//50////B1/
25
492401152000
/45//17/////3/
3.84
457464769000
/45//17/////2/
50.07
492406871000
/45//17/////1/
50.07
459295147000
/57//12/////1B
12.91
*457393105000
/45//50////B2/
32.65
459394908000
/57///2/////B/
15
* Indicates a parcel whose owner is withdrawing it from the District. The ADAC held a public meeting on May 20, 2021, to review and make recommendations concerning whether to continue, modify, or terminate New Hughesville Agricultural and Forestal District, and to review renewal applications and requests for withdrawal of land from the District. The report and recommendations of the ADAC was considered by the Commission, along with any proposed modifications, at its public hearing on June 22, 2021. The reports and recommendations of the ADAC and the Commission, along with any proposed modifications, will be considered by the Board at its public hearing. In accordance with Section 15.2-4307 of the Code of Virginia, the application may be examined by request at the Loudoun County Government Center, Information Desk, 1st Floor, 1 Harrison Street, S.E., Leesburg, Virginia, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, or by calling 703-7770246 (option 5) to request hard copies or electronic copies or electronically at: https://www.loudoun.gov/adac (5-20-2021 ADAC Meeting under Agendas and Bylaws). Documents also may be viewed and downloaded electronically 72 hours in advance of the public hearing at: www.loudoun.gov/bosdocuments (for Public Hearing documents, follow the link for “Board of Supervisors Business Meetings, Public Hearings and Special Meetings”).
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Legal Notices REVIEW AND RENEWAL, MODIFICATION OR TERMINATION OF THE NEW MOUNT GILEAD AGRICULTURAL AND FORESTAL DISTRICT The current period of the New Mount Gilead Agricultural and Forestal District will expire on December 6, 2021. The District has a ten-year period and a subdivision minimum lot size of twenty acres. Pursuant to Chapter 1226 of the Codified Ordinances of Loudoun County, the Board of Supervisors (Board) has directed staff, the Agricultural District Advisory Committee (ADAC), and the Planning Commission (Commission) to conduct a review in order to determine whether to continue, modify, or terminate the District. Parcels currently enrolled in the District are located within an area generally south of Harry Byrd Highway (Route 7), west of Harmony Church Road (Route 704), and east of Silcott Springs Road (Route 690) in the Blue Ridge and Catoctin Election Districts. During this review, land less than 5 acres, or 20 acres or greater, in size that is currently enrolled in the District will be automatically renewed. However, any parcel containing at least 5 acres but less than 20 acres will be ineligible for renewal and inclusion within the District unless the owner submits an application on forms provided by the Department of Planning and Zoning and one or more of the following criteria is met: 1.
Management Plan that specifically states that the property owner(s) are accumulating the required five-year production records in order to qualify for agricultural, to include horticulture, land use tax deferral. 2. Animal Husbandry including Equine uses (commercial or non-commercial) with a Management Plan that relates the pasture carrying capacity to limit the number of animals allowed. 3. Forests and woodlands with a management plan that specifies the actions required to maintain and enhance the stands. 4. Wetlands, flood plains, streams and/or rivers that have Management Plans that set forth the terms for their maintenance and enhancement. During this review, land within the District may be withdrawn, in whole or in part, at the owner’s discretion by filing a written notice with the Board at any time before the Board acts to continue, modify, or terminate the District. Landowners of the following parcels, currently enrolled in the New Mount Gilead Agricultural and Forestal District, were notified by certified mail of the District’s review.
Parcel Listings: PIN
Tax Map Number
Acres Enrolled
PIN
Tax Map Number
Acres Enrolled 10.29
388353823000
/58////////15/
7.32
493187455000
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389255169000
/58////////25A
38.12
493277802000
/56///3/////6/
6.52
389354528000
/58////////25/
15.45
493277835000
/56///3/////7/
10.12
389354963000
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31.54
493285062000
/56///3/////8/
12.91
459352627000
493287001000
/56///3/////5/
10
/56///3////12/
10.02
424157224000
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28.79
493377501000
/56///3////10/
10
424294402000
/57//21/////8/
62.37
494100868000
/56//15/////6/
10.53
425178473000
/57////////51D
49.05
494201489000
/56//15////22/
12.94
2.
**425268364000
/57////////50/
13.56
494253940000
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4.47
3.
425301174000
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6.23
494256325000
/56///7////11B
5.45
425370341000
/57////////46/
40.51
494294115000
/56//15/////7/
20.07
425393728000
/57////////45/
12.89
494302670000
/56//15////23/
10.85
425398911000
/57/A/1/////A/
2.01
494402858000
/56//15////24/
14.4
425401044000
/58////////18/
10.25
494454041000
/56///6/////9/
15.02
425405442000
/58////////17/
5.89
494459679000
/56///6/////7/
10.01
494460223000
/56///6/////8/
10
/56///6/////3/
10.32
456264401000
/45///7/////A/
16.36
494472331000
/56///6/////6/
6.39
457261326000
/45////////47/
119.47
494478435000
/56///4/////1/
8.04
458107561000
/57//20////18/
17.02
494480383000
/56///3/////2/
8.52
458256717000
/57/////////5/
52.15
495179718000
/56//19/////9/
10.04
458454271000
/45//13/////4/
20.05
495187629000
/56//19////13/
14.83
459101578000
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10.01
495474679000
/56//15////14/
14.23
459107374000
/57///6/////5/
10.51
495484478000
/56//15////10/
10.19
459194070000
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10
527189190000
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112.63
459202520000
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3
528484773000
/44////////24A
16.51
459254218000
/57//23/////1/
35.25
528499083000
/44////////24B
10
459258283000
/57//23/////2/
18.55
529208759000
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9.63
23.01
529406516000
/56//20////16/
16.55
12.61
*459205171000
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31.29
492385314000
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14.88
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10.9
492470300000
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14.82
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16.44
493178268000
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5.97
**529307348000
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14.96
During this review, land less than 5 acres, or 20 acres or greater, in size that is currently enrolled in the District will be automatically renewed. However, any parcel containing at least 5 acres but less than 20 acres will be ineligible for renewal and inclusion within the District unless the owner submits an application on forms provided by the Department of Planning and Zoning and one or more of the following criteria is met:
493368965000
494466227000
/57//23/////5/ /44///9////13/
The current period of the New Rockland Agricultural and Forestal District will expire on November 15, 2021. The District has a ten-year period and a subdivision minimum lot size of twenty acres. Pursuant to Chapter 1226 of the Codified Ordinances of Loudoun County, the Board of Supervisors (Board) has directed staff, the Agricultural District Advisory Committee (ADAC), and the Planning Commission (Commission) to conduct a review in order to determine whether to continue, modify, or terminate the District. Parcels currently enrolled in the District are located within an area generally north of White’s Ferry Road (Route 655), south of Limestone School Road (Route 661), west of the Potomac River and east of and along James Monroe Highway (Route 15), in the Catoctin Election District.
10
5.75
459454463000 492361990000
REVIEW AND RENEWAL, MODIFICATION OR TERMINATION OF THE NEW ROCKLAND AGRICULTURAL AND FORESTAL DISTRICT
41.38
31.76
10
In accordance with Section 15.2-4307 of the Code of Virginia, the application may be examined by request at the Loudoun County Government Center, Information Desk, 1st Floor, 1 Harrison Street, S.E., Leesburg, Virginia, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, or by calling 703-7770246 (option 5) to request hard copies or electronic copies or electronically at: https://www.loudoun.gov/adac (5-20-2021 ADAC Meeting under Agendas and Bylaws). Documents also may be viewed and downloaded electronically 72 hours in advance of the public hearing at: www.loudoun.gov/bosdocuments (for Public Hearing documents, follow the link for “Board of Supervisors Business Meetings, Public Hearings and Special Meetings”).
/58////////26/
/58////////19/
/56///7////14/
The ADAC held a public meeting on May 20, 2021, to review and make recommendations concerning whether to continue, modify, or terminate New Mount Gilead Agricultural and Forestal District, and to review renewal applications and requests for withdrawal of land from the District. The report and recommendations of the ADAC was considered by the Commission, along with any proposed modifications, at its public hearing on June 22, 2021. The reports and recommendations of the ADAC and the Commission, along with any proposed modifications, will be considered by the Board at its public hearing.
/58///8/////1/
/57////////46A
529301433000
** Indicates a parcel containing at least 5 acres but less than 20 acres whose owner did not properly apply for renewal.
389455836000
425456705000
27.92
* Indicates a parcel whose owner is withdrawing it from the District.
424106194000
425496500000
/57//23/////3/
1.
4.
Management Plan that specifically states that the property owner(s) are accumulating the required five-year production records in order to qualify for agricultural, to include horticulture, land use tax deferral. Animal Husbandry including Equine uses (commercial or non-commercial) with a Management Plan that relates the pasture carrying capacity to limit the number of animals allowed. Forests and woodlands with a management plan that specifies the actions required to maintain and enhance the stands. Wetlands, flood plains, streams and/or rivers that have Management Plans that set forth the terms for their maintenance and enhancement.
During this review, land within the District may be withdrawn, in whole or in part, at the owner’s discretion by filing a written notice with the Board at any time before the Board acts to continue, modify, or terminate the District. Landowners of the following parcels, currently enrolled in the New Rockland Agricultural and Forestal District, were notified by certified mail of the District’s review.
Parcel Listings: PIN
Tax Map Number
Acres Enrolled
PIN
Tax Map Number
Acres Enrolled
142262282000
/30////////19A
26.65
144350845000
/40///1////15/
10.44
142365964000
/30////////20B
24.29
183288314000
/40/////////1A
117.72
143365724000
/40/////////1C
485.75
*185407705000
/40///1////14/
11.6
* Indicates a parcel containing at least 5 acres but less than 20 acres whose owner did not properly apply for renewal. The ADAC held a public meeting on May 20, 2021, to review and make recommendations concerning whether to continue, modify, or terminate New Rockland Agricultural and Forestal District, and to review
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Legal Notices renewal applications and requests for withdrawal of land from the District. The report and recommendations of the ADAC was considered by the Commission, along with any proposed modifications, at its public hearing on June 22, 2021. The reports and recommendations of the ADAC and the Commission, along with any proposed modifications, will be considered by the Board of Supervisors at its public hearing. In accordance with Section 15.2-4307 of the Code of Virginia, the application may be examined by request at the Loudoun County Government Center, Information Desk, 1st Floor, 1 Harrison Street, S.E., Leesburg, Virginia, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, or by calling 703-7770246 (option 5) to request hard copies or electronic copies or electronically at: https://www.loudoun.gov/adac (5-20-2021 ADAC Meeting under Agendas and Bylaws). Documents also may be viewed and downloaded electronically 72 hours in advance of the public hearing at: www.loudoun.gov/bosdocuments (for Public Hearing documents, follow the link for “Board of Supervisors Business Meetings, Public Hearings and Special Meetings”).
REVIEW AND RENEWAL, MODIFICATION OR TERMINATION OF THE NEW UPPERVILLE AGRICULTURAL AND FORESTAL DISTRICT The current period of the New Upperville Agricultural and Forestal District will expire on December 6, 2021. The District has a four-year period and a subdivision minimum lot size of forty acres. Pursuant to Chapter 1226 of the Codified Ordinances of Loudoun County, the Board of Supervisors (Board) has directed staff, the Agricultural District Advisory Committee (ADAC), and the Planning Commission (Commission) to conduct a review in order to determine whether to continue, modify, or terminate the District. Parcels currently enrolled in the District are located within an area generally north of John Mosby Highway (Route 50), east of Blue Ridge Mountain Road, west of Foggy Bottom Road/Bloomfield Road (Route 626) and Willisville Road (Route 623), and south of Snickersville Turnpike (Route 734), in the Blue Ridge Election District. During this review, land less than 5 acres, or 20 acres or greater, in size that is currently enrolled in the District will be automatically renewed. However, any parcel containing at least 5 acres but less than 20 acres will be ineligible for renewal and inclusion within the District unless the owner submits an application on forms provided by the Department of Planning and Zoning and one or more of the following criteria is met: 1. 2. 3. 4.
Management Plan that specifically states that the property owner(s) are accumulating the required five-year production records in order to qualify for agricultural, to include horticulture, land use tax deferral. Animal Husbandry including Equine uses (commercial or non-commercial) with a Management Plan that relates the pasture carrying capacity to limit the number of animals allowed. Forests and woodlands with a management plan that specifies the actions required to maintain and enhance the stands. Wetlands, flood plains, streams and/or rivers that have Management Plans that set forth the terms for their maintenance and enhancement.
During this review, land within the District may be withdrawn, in whole or in part, at the owner’s discretion by filing a written notice with the Board at any time before the Board acts to continue, modify, or terminate the District. Landowners of the following parcels, currently enrolled in the New Upperville Agricultural and Forestal District, were notified by certified mail of the District’s review.
Parcel Listings: PIN
Tax Map Number
Acres Enrolled
PIN
Tax Map Number
Acres Enrolled
617151456000
/54///2/////4/
12.01
667187635000
/53////////24/
30
618355115000
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53.24
667277463000
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110
618451976000
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11.86
667370971000
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5.13
652157192000
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5
667386679000
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147.2
653158587000
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23.02
667467108000
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13.16
653160744000
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20.02
668256718000
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30.65
655264754000
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163.71
668295859000
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404.37
655373536000
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62.11
668480218000
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107.4
656156815000
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48.2
668495647000
/70////////33/
17.62
656356213000
/70////////31/
122.27
669279977000
/70/////////7/
267.59
656464263000
/70///2/////1/
126.21
669354081000
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94.42
657106815000
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The ADAC held a public meeting on May 20, 2021, to review and make recommendations concerning whether to continue, modify, or terminate New Upperville Agricultural and Forestal District, and to review renewal applications and requests for withdrawal of land from the District. The report and recommendations of the ADAC was considered by the Commission, along with any proposed modifications, at its public hearing on June 22, 2021. The reports and recommendations of the ADAC and the Commission, along with any proposed modifications, will be considered by the Board at its public hearing. In accordance with Section 15.2-4307 of the Code of Virginia, the application may be examined by request at the Loudoun County Government Center, Information Desk, 1st Floor, 1 Harrison Street, S.E., Leesburg, Virginia, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, or by calling 703-7770246 (option 5) to request hard copies or electronic copies or electronically at: https://www.loudoun.gov/adac (5-20-2021 ADAC Meeting under Agendas and Bylaws). Documents also may be viewed and downloaded electronically 72 hours in advance of the public hearing at: www.loudoun.gov/bosdocuments (for Public Hearing documents, follow the link for “Board of Supervisors Business Meetings, Public Hearings and Special Meetings”).
ZMOD-2021-0002 DULLES TRADE CENTER WEST LOTS 28 & 29 (Zoning Ordinance Modification)
Dulles Investments, LLC, of Alexandria, Virginia has submitted an application for a Zoning Ordinance Modification in the Planned Development – General Industry (PD-GI) zoning district to request the following Zoning Ordinance modification: ZONING ORDINANCE SECTION §5-1403(A)(1), Landscaping, Buffer Yards, Screening, and Landscape Plans, Road Corridor Buffers and Setbacks, General Provisions, and Road Corridor Buffer and Setbacks Matrix, Table 5-1403(B)
PROPOSED MODIFICATION
Reduce the minimum setbacks along Arcola Boulevard from 100 feet to 75 feet for buildings, and from 75 feet to 35 feet for parking.
The subject property is located within the AI (Airport Impact) Overlay District, within the Ldn 65 or higher aircraft noise contours. This application is subject to the Revised 1993 Zoning Ordinance. The subject property is approximately 3.93 acres in size and is located north of Arcola Mills Drive (Route 621) and east of Trade West Drive (Route 3535), in the Blue Ridge Election District. The subject property is more particularly described as PIN: 162-38-0068 and PIN: 162-48-2288. The area is governed by the policies of the Loudoun County 2019 General Plan (Suburban Policy Area (Suburban Industrial/Mineral Extraction Place Type)), which designates this area for large manufacturing, contractor with outdoor storage, and other productive uses at densities up to 0.6 Floor Area Ratio (FAR).
ZMAP-2020-0001, SPEX-2020-0005, ZMOD-2020-0024 & ZMOD-2020-0025 LINDSAY DETAIL FACILITY (Zoning Map Amendment Petition, Special Exception, Zoning Modifications)
Lindsay Holdings, LLC., of Alexandria, Virginia, has submitted applications for the following: 1) To rezone approximately 5.826 acres from the PD-CC(CC) (Planned Development-Commercial Center (Community Center)) zoning district under the Revised 1993 Zoning Ordinance to the PD-GI (Planned Development-General Industry) zoning district under the Revised 1993 Zoning Ordinance at a maximum Floor Area Ratio (FAR) of 0.40 (up to 0.6 by Special Exception) and 2) A Special Exception to allow an outdoor automobile inventory lot that will be a second principal use in support of the detail facility. These applications are subject to the Revised 1993 Zoning Ordinance, and the proposed uses are listed as a Special Exception use under Section 4-604. The Applicant also requests the following Zoning Ordinance modifications:
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PROPOSED MODIFICATION
§4-607(D)(1) PD-GI Planned Development – General Industry, Use Limitations, Outdoor Storage.
To permit the outdoor storage of vehicles within the front yard.
§5-1406(A) Landscaping, Buffer Yards, Screening, and Landscape Plans, Screening of Certain On-Site Functions
Permit perimeter parking lot landscaping and a minimum 6-foot-tall ornamental metal fence adjacent to Shaw Road and the property identified as PIN 044-20-2995 in lieu of required screening under Zoning Ordinance §5-1406(A).
The subject property is located within the Route 28 Tax District, the Route 28 Corridor Business Optional Overlay District and the AI (Airport Impact) Overlay District outside of but within one (1) mile of the Ldn 60 noise contours. The subject property is approximately 5.83 acres in size and is located east of Shaw Road (Route 638) and south of W. Church Road (Route 8625), in the Sterling Election District. The subject property is more particularly described as PIN: 044-30-1539. The area is governed by the policies of the Loudoun County 2019 General Plan (Suburban Policy Area (Suburban Mixed Use Place Type)), which designates the area for a compact, pedestrian-oriented environment consisting of a vertical mix of residential, commercial, entertainment, cultural, and recreational uses within the Suburban Mixed Use Place Type at densities up to 1.0 FAR.
SPEX-2020-0020 & SPMI-2020-0008 AT&T MORRISONVILLE (Special Exception & Minor Special Exception)
American Telephone & Telegraph Co. of VA has submitted applications for the following: 1) A Special Exception to permit a 125-foot-tall Monopole and a related equipment compound in the Agricultural Rural-1 (AR-1) Zoning District and 2) A Minor Special Exception to modify the requirements of Section 5-618(B)(3)(p) to allow a telecommunications Monopole along the Short Hill ridge line. These applications are subject to the Revised 1993 Zoning Ordinance and the proposed use is listed as a Special Exception use pursuant to Section 5-618(B)(2)(a). The Board of Supervisors, at this Public Hearing, will also be considering whether this application is consistent with the Loudoun County 2019 General Plan. The modification of the Additional Regulations applicable to the proposed use is authorized by Minor Special Exception under Section 5-600, Additional Regulations for Specific Uses. The area of the proposed special exception is an approximately 0.0574 acre portion of a larger parcel that is located north of Charles Town Pike (Route 9) and west of Berlin Turnpike (Route 287), in the Catoctin Election District. The subject property is more particularly described as PIN 477-38-7669. The area is governed by the policies of the Loudoun County 2019 General Plan (Rural Policy Area (Rural North)), which designates this area for rural economy uses and limited residential development is envisioned with a target density up to 1du/20ac and cluster development with target density up to 1du/5ac.
ZMAP-2020-0007, SPEX-2020-0017, SPEX-2020-0018, ZMOD-2020-0011, ZMOD-2020-0012, ZMOD-2020-0013, ZMOD-2020-0014, ZMOD-2020-0015, & ZMOD-2020-0016 THE SHOPS AND TECH AT ARCOLA CENTER
§4-206(D)(4), PD-CC Planned Development – Commercial Center, Building Requirements, Vehicular Access, Regional Centers. and §4-206(E) PD-CC Planned Development – Commercial Center, Building Requirements, Development Setback and Access from Major Roads.
Vehicular access to the proposed PD-CC-RC district shall be from collector roads (respectively, Arcola Mills Drive and Dulles West Boulevard), rather than from an arterial road. Vehicular access to the proposed PD-CC-RC district shall be set back a minimum of 50’ from the right-ofway of the major collector road, Dulles West Blvd. A Type 3 front yard buffer shall be provided. Buildings within the proposed PD-CC-RC district shall be set back a minimum of 35’ from the right-of way of the minor collector road, Arcola Mills Drive. A Type 3 landscape buffer shall be provided with an additional 3 evergreen trees per 100 linear feet.
§5-1403(B), Buffering and Screening, Road Corridor Buffers and Setbacks, Road Corridor Buffer and Setbacks Matrix, Table 5-1403(B)
Reduce the building setback from 75’ to 50’ along Dulles West Boulevard.
§5-1407(B)(2), Buffering and Screening, Parking Area Landscaping and Screening Requirements, Peripheral Parking Area Landscaping.
Eliminate the requirement for a 10-foot landscaping strip for parking areas next to abutting property lines for parcels within the Property, including those subdivided in the future
§4-505(B)(1), PD-IP Planned Development – Industrial Park, Lot Requirements, Yards, Adjacent to Roads.
Eliminate both the minimum 35-foot setback for buildings and 25-foot setback for off-street parking along private streets (not public roads) adjacent to the PD-IP district.
and §4-505(B)(3), PD-IP Planned Development – Industrial Park, Lot Requirements, Yards, Adjacent to Other Nonresidential Districts. §5-1404(B), Landscaping, Buffer Yards, Screening, and Landscape Plans, Buffer Yards, Use Buffer Yard Matrix, Table 5-1404(B).
Eliminate the minimum required 15-foot yards for building, parking, outdoor storage and loading areas between the proposed PD-IP zoning districts and the non-residential zoning districts. Eliminate the Type B Buffer Yard requirement between Group 10 Flex-Industrial Uses and Group 8 Office Uses and Group 9 Commercial / Retail Uses.
The subject property is located within AI (Airport Impact) Overlay District, within the Ldn 65 or higher aircraft noise contour. The subject property is approximately 70.00 acres in size and is located on the south side of Arcola Mills Drive (Route 621), north of Route 50 and west of Loudoun County Parkway (Route 606) in the Blue Ridge Election District. The subject property is more particularly described as: PIN
ADDRESS
163-38-0140
N/A
(Zoning Map Amendment Petition, Special Exceptions, Zoning Modifications)
163-49-1534
N/A
St. John Properties, of Frederick, Maryland, has submitted applications for the following: 1) To rezone approximately 33.94 acres from the PD-CC(RC) (Planned Development – Community Center (Regional Center)) zoning district under the Revised 1993 Zoning Ordinance to the PD-IP (Planned Development– Industrial Park) zoning district under the Revised 1993 Zoning Ordinance in order to permit the development of Flex Industrial uses permitted in the PD-IP zoning district under the Revised 1993 Zoning Ordinance at a maximum Floor Area Ratio (FAR) of 0.6; 2) A Special Exception to permit an Automobile Service Station in the PD-CC(RC) zoning district pursuant to Section 4-204(C)(1) of the Revised 1993 Zoning Ordinance; and 3) A Special Exception to permit Office, Administrative, Business and Professional Use, which do not meet the criteria contained in Section 4-503(G) in the PD-IP zoning district. This application is subject to the Revised 1993 Zoning Ordinance, and the proposed uses are listed as Special Exception uses under Sections 4-204 and 4-504. The Applicant also requests the following Zoning Ordinance modifications:
163-48-7614
N/A
162-19-4928
25227 Arcola Mills Drive, Sterling, VA
ZONING ORDINANCE SECTION §4-205(C)(1)(d), PD-CC Planned Development – Commercial Center, Lot Requirements, Yards, Adjacent to Roads, Regional Center (RC). and §4-205(C)(3), PD-CC Planned Development – Commercial Center, Lot Requirements, Yards, Adjacent to Other Nonresidential Districts.
PROPOSED MODIFICATION Allow buildings, parking, outdoor storage, areas for collection or refuse or loading between buildings and streets where such areas are screened from the streets by a Type 3 Landscape Buffer. Reduce the 50-foot yard requirement to a 35-foot minimum yard requirement along the Property’s Arcola Mills Drive frontage. Eliminate the minimum required 35-foot yards for building, parking, outdoor storage and loading areas between the proposed PD-CC-RC zoning districts along a portion of the subject property’s western boundary.
The area is governed by the policies of the Loudoun County 2019 General Plan (Suburban Policy Area (Suburban Mixed Use Place Type)), which designate this area for a range of compact, pedestrian-oriented environments with opportunities for a mix of residential, commercial, entertainment, cultural, and recreational uses at a recommended FAR of up to 1.0. Unless otherwise noted in the above notices, copies of the above-referenced amendments, applications, ordinances, and/or plans and related documents may be examined by request at the Loudoun County Government Center, Information Desk, 1st Floor, 1 Harrison Street, S.E., Leesburg, Virginia, from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, or call 703-7770246 (option 5) to request hard copies or electronic copies, or electronically at www.loudoun.gov/lola. This link also provides an additional opportunity for public input on active applications. Documents also may be viewed and downloaded electronically 72 hours in advance of the public hearing at: www.loudoun.gov/bosdocuments (for Public Hearing documents, follow the link for “Board of Supervisors Business Meetings, Public Hearings and Special Meetings”). In addition, for detailed instructions on how to access documents using LOLA, to request that documents be emailed to you, to receive physical copies of documents, or to arrange a time to view the file at the Loudoun County Government Center, please email DPZ@loudoun.gov or call 703-777-0246 (option 5).
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Legal Notices Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic this public hearing may be conducted as an electronic meeting. Members of the public are encouraged to view the public hearing electronically; however, the Board Room will be open for any members of the public who wish to attend in person with appropriate physical distancing. Board of Supervisors public hearings are available for live viewing on television on Comcast Government Channel 23 and Verizon FiOS Channel 40, and are livestreamed at loudoun.gov/meetings. All members of the public who desire to speak will be heard as to their views pertinent to these matters. Citizens are encouraged to call in advance to sign up to speak at the public hearing. Instructions for remote participation will be forwarded to all individuals who sign-up in advance and who would like to provide their comments remotely. For this public hearing, advanced sign-up will be taken after 8:30 a.m. on September 3, 2021, and no later than 12:00 p.m. on September 14, 2021. If you wish to sign-up in advance, call the Office of the County Administrator at (703) 777-0200. Citizens will also have the option to sign-up during
the public hearing. Citizens may also submit written comments by email sent to bos@loudoun.gov. Any written comments received prior to the public hearing will be distributed to Board members and made part of the minutes for the public hearing. Hearing assistance is available for meetings in the Board of Supervisors’ Meeting Room. If you require any type of reasonable accommodation as a result of a physical, sensory or mental disability to participate in this meeting, please contact the Office of the County Administrator at 703-777-0200. At least one business day of advance notice is requested; some accommodations may require more than one day of notice. FM Assistive Listening System is available at the meetings. BY ORDER OF:
PHYLLIS RANDALL, CHAIR LOUDOUN COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
08/26 & 09/02/21
TOWN OF LEESBURG ADVERTISEMENT FOR BID
TOWN OF LEESBURG NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
IFB NO. 100313-FY22-07 REBID ANNUAL GENERAL HAULING AND DEBRIS REMOVAL SERVICES
TO CONSIDER AMENDMENTS TO ZONING ORDINANCE ARTICLES 3, 9, 10, 15 AND 18
**NOTE: Effective January 1, 2021, all bids and proposals in response to a formal solicitation issued by the Town will be securely received via eVA, the Commonwealth’s eProcurement website. Additionally, at this time the Town is not conducting in-person public bid openings. **
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, September 2, 2021 at 7:00 p.m. in the Town Council Chambers, 25 W. Market Street, Leesburg VA 20176 to consider the following amendments to the Zoning Ordinance:
SEALED BIDS to construct the above project WILL BE RECEIVED by the Town of Leesburg, electronically via the Commonwealth’s e-procurement website (www.eva.virginia.gov), UNTIL BUT NO LATER THAN 4:00 P.M. ON THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2021. Bids shall be submitted electronically using the following naming convention: the IFB number and the name of the bidder (i.e. “IFB No. 100313-FY22-07 REBID_Your Company’s Name”). All questions regarding this bid must be submitted in writing via email to OpsBids@leesburgva.gov until but no later than 5:00 P.M. on Tuesday, August 31, 2021. Bidders shall include the correct IFB number in the subject line of all e-mails. Bids will be publicly opened via Microsoft Teams using the eVA e-Procurement website at the due date and time listed above. The bid opening will be livestreamed via Microsoft Teams and made available to the public.
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from your computer, please see the following link(s): Click here to join the meeting (https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_ YTk3ZWU0ODktZDE5OC00NWM2LThkN2QtODU4N2ZiMTVhNmJm%40thread.v2/0?context= %7b%22Tid%22%3a%22fcff6f14-98e4-4734-bf54-941f010e77b7%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%22b0 8c9db0-f4a3-4eed-87b5-2fe32ac2c53a%22%7d) • To join the meeting via phone, please see the following dial-in info: Dial In #: +1 689-218-0588 Meeting Conference ID: 938 255 457# Work includes providing hauling equipment and operators to haul materials generated by Town maintenance crews to various locations for disposal all incidentals related thereto. Materials may include but are not limited to wood chips, branches, logs, trunks, root balls, leaves, construction debris, storm debris, soil, stone, snow and ice. Hauling of hazardous waste is excluded from this contract. The Town reserves the right to perform all, part, or none of the work. Bid Documents are available for download from the Town’s Bid Board at http://www.leesburgva.gov/ bidboard. Any addenda issued for this project will be posted on the Town’s Bid Board and eVA (https://eva.virginia.gov) with a courtesy email to those firms who have registered on the Town’s Bid Board. It is the bidders’ responsibility to provide a correct email address and to be aware of any addenda. Renee LaFollette, P.E., Director Department of Public Works and Capital Projects
1. Section 3.4.16 Termination of Use, to extend validity periods of special exceptions from three (3) years to five (5) years. 2. Sections 3.7.3 Application Submittal and Section 11.12.1 Floor Plans, to consolidate zoning permit application requirements in one section. 3. Section 9.4.1 Accessory Uses creating Section 9.4.1.1 Accessory Kitchen, establishing use standards for accessory kitchens. 4. Section 9.4.7 Family Day Home, to conform the Town of Leesburg Zoning Ordinance requirements to those in the Code of Virginia regarding the permissible number of children allowed by-right, and establishing an appeal process when an application is denied. 5. Various subsections of Section 10.4.5.C Extensions into Required Yards: a. Sec. 10.4.5.C.1.a, to reduce the separation of an accessory structure to the principal structure from 10 feet (10’) to five feet (5’). b. Sec. 10.4.5.C.5.a and Sec 10.4.5.C.5.b, to clarify enclosed decks cannot encroach into a required yard. 6. Various subsections of Article 15 Sign Regulations: a. Sec. 15.3 Definitions, to add a definition for ATM Sign b. Sec. 15.8.10, to add a subsection for Bank Signs, clarifying maximum number, type, and size due to the addition of ATM sign. 7. Various subsections of 18.1 Terms Defined: a. Add a definition for ATM Sign b. Add a definition for Enclosed Deck c. Add a definition for Porch d. Revised the definition for Accessory Kitchen Copies and additional information regarding each of these proposed Zoning Ordinance amendments are available at the Department of Planning & Zoning located on the 2nd floor of Leesburg Town Hall, 25 W. Market Street, Leesburg VA 20176 during normal business hours (Mon.-Fri., 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.), or by contacting Michael Watkins, Zoning Administrator, via email at mwatkins@leesburgva.gov, or via telephone at 703-737-7920. This zoning ordinance amendment application is identified as case number TLOA-2021-0001. At this hearing all persons desiring to express their views concerning these matters will be heard. Persons requiring special accommodations should contact the Clerk 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.
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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.
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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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ORDER OF PUBLICATION
COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA VA. CODE § 8.01-316 Case No.: JJ038733-20-00 Loudoun Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court
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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Case Number
Recovery Date
Red/black BCA FS Pro bicycle
SO210011560
7/18/21
Gray GT bank bicycle
SO210011560
7/18/21
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SO210011560
7/18/21
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The object of this suit is to hold a foster care review hearing and review of foster care plan pursuant to Virginia Code §§ 16.1-282 and 16.1-281 for Abbigail Jacobs. It is ORDERED that the defendants Sifredo Amaya (aka Surfredo Amaya), putative father and; Michelle Jacobs, mother appear at the above-named Court and protect his September 28, 2021 at 11:00 am 08/26, 09/02, 09/09, & 09/16/21
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Opinion The Blank Slate Virginia voters scored a victory over political party operatives with the constitutional amendment that put redistricting in the hands of an independent commission. Now, they will have just a few weeks to see whether that process can stave off the traditional gamesmanship. However, during its first meeting on Monday, it was made clear to the 16-member panel that the power still lies with the General Assembly, which will adopt the congressional and state district boundaries. Several lawmakers appointed to the panel warned it would be best to stick close to current boundaries to ensure a smooth review in Capital Square. Instead, a 12-4 majority agreed to start with a blank slate and draw the new districts from scratch. The bold break from convention is rooted in the strong public mandate to change the status quo. That must continue to be the force that drives this process. It was only relatively recently, in 2013, that the commonwealth was released from the requirement that the U.S. Department of Justice “preclear” its redistricting maps each decade to ensure the voting rights of minorities were adequately protected. What did the Assembly do once it was released from this “onerous” and “unnecessary” restriction? It adopted state districts that were struck down by a panel of federal judges after findings of racial gerrymandering. This time around it will be Democrats, rather than Republicans, who have the upper hand. However, the lack of public confidence in the redistricting process doesn’t improve when a different political party gets control of the mapping tools. Both have long histories of playing the lines to their advantage. In fact, the power to draw new districts has been considered among the spoils of victory when a new majority takes over. But gerrymandering rarely has served the voters well. As demographic mapping tools have become more sophisticated, the creation of strongly partisan districts—combined with the social media echo chamber—has only increased the chasm between the parties and fueled the uncompromising extremism and governmental dysfunction we know too well today. The Redistricting Commission is off to a refreshing start with a lot of work to complete in just a few weeks. And when legislators get the urge to turn the work to their advantage, they should be reminded that far more Virginians voted to take the responsibility out of their hands than voted to put them into office. n
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LETTERS to the Editor Personal Beliefs in the Classroom Editor: Monica Gill’s name has been in the media for her assertions that LCPS is pushing Critical Race Theory and most recently for signing on to Tanner Cross’s lawsuit against the district’s transgender protections. My daughter took a government class from Ms. Gill several years ago, and the experience has stuck with us. Throughout the year, my daughter mentioned a few class discussions where she felt that Ms. Gill was trying to push her own agenda about certain topics, but my daughter let it go and didn’t seem overly concerned. At year’s end she had to research and share her beliefs on several topics of her choice. She wrote 10 pages on different national topics filled with research and her own carefully laid-out thoughts. It seemed like a useful and reflective project; however, she felt dismayed when she returned home with her graded work and found that only one of the 10 pages had comments—the page on abortion and her personal pro-choice stance. Here, Ms. Gill questioned her beliefs repeatedly in red ink; her multiple comments and questions didn’t reflect a desire to push her thinking. They were insipid and tried to turn my daughter’s thinking toward a pro-life stance, which Ms. Gill had
already hinted at in class. As a mother and a teacher, I was disappointed and should have said something, which is my failure. Now, seven years later, it is apparent that Ms. Gill continues to struggle to keep her personal beliefs out of the classroom. Her so-called Christian beliefs about not being able to call students by their preferred pronouns are personal to her; as a Christian myself, I do not hold these beliefs or find any basis for them in the Bible. Clearly all Christians haven’t read the same Bible, the one where Jesus loves everyone and doesn’t waste his time on which pronouns to use for his children. Even Tanner Cross’s assertion that using preferred pronouns “is sinning against our God” contradicts the image of Jesus sitting with sinners rather than the self-righteous. Teachers—and Christians—are charged with meeting children where they are emotionally, physically and academically. It is not our place to judge or be a stand-in for God. Next year, my daughter will become an elementary teacher, and I feel confident that her past experiences will help her to love her students unconditionally, and that is truly a blessing. — Heidi Branch, Leesburg LETTERS TO THE EDITOR continues on page 37
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Terrible Precedent Editor: On Sept. 14 the Loudoun County Board of Supervisors will make an important decision regarding the proposed AT&T tower to be built on the ridgeline of the Short Hills. By voting to deny this tower the Board of Supervisors has an opportunity to re-enforce the policies of the 2019 Comprehensive Plan and the Zoning Ordinance and send a strong message to the staff and Planning Commission and the citizens of Loudoun County that they are committed to achieve the rural vision as set forth therein. What a terrible precedent construction of the AT&T tower would make in so many ways. It would cheapen the hard work and planning in creating the Comprehensive Plan. It would be a snub to Staff who have spent hours doing the research to properly make recommendations. It would set the Supervisors at odds with the Planning Commission who acted on public input. It would ignore the arguments of leading conservation groups opposing it. It would be a direct violation of the current Zoning Ordinance: • Section 5-618(B)(3) – Monopoles, General Performance Criteria. All telecommunications monopoles, whether permitted by right or permissible with the approval of a special exception application, shall be subject to the following criteria: (p) Telecommunications monopoles shall not be located along ridge lines, but downslope from the top of ridge lines, to protect views of the Catoctin, Bull Run, Hogback, Short Hill, and Blue Ridge Mountains. Finally, the AT&T tower would be a
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permanent eyesore, and encourage others to further degrade our pristine rural view shed here in western Loudoun knowing that anything written can be undone. Please let your voice he heard and write your supervisor now telling them there are other communication options to consider—but not on our ridgeline. Email BOS@loudoun.gov and reference CMPT 2020-0005 ATT Morrisonville. — Peter Weeks, President Friends of the Blue Ridge Mountains
Global Assistance Editor: As of 2016, the Global Burden Disease Study showed that 1 billion people suffered from mental health conditions or substance use disorders worldwide, and 75% of those living in low-and middle-income countries with mental health conditions did not receive any mental health treatment whatsoever. These numbers are not so different from the numbers of individuals struggling with mental health here, the difference however, is the accessibility of medicine we have in the United States. A difference which makes for a safer country overall. This pandemic has only increased the dangers surrounding mental health conditions abroad. These risks especially place children at risk as school closures have increased exposure to higher risks of trauma such as abuse, neglect, and food insecurity. If passed the Mental Health in International Development and Humanitarian Settings (MINDS) Act will be the first bill to address mental health and psychosocial support in U.S. global development assistance. By getting this bill passed, we as a country, have an opportunity to change the numbers of people suffering abroad. Investments in mental health programs, including those specifically focused on the wellbeing of children, can help break the
cycle of poverty abroad. Just as mental health crises in the United States affect the country as a whole, mental health abroad has an impact at home as well. This is why our foreign aid should also be put toward benefitting mental health abroad. History has shown us time and time again that mental health abroad undoubtedly strengthens our national security by lowering terrorism abroad. With that I urge you to look into the act and reach out to your leadership to support it. — Yusra Sadiq, Ashburn Borgen Project Ambassador
Major Inconvenience Editor: I read with interest the periodic closing of the travel lanes on Rt. 15 between Battlefield Parkway and Montresor Road for soil testing between now and the end of October for the design of the future work to the roadway. Why is this just now being publicly announced as it actually started about four weeks ago? Also, why does this type of work have to be accomplished during the day? I do concede that working during nighttime hours does have effects on safety but with the use of portable lights and Truck Mounted Attenuator vehicles, which are normally in place during daylight hours anyway, can eliminate the massive backups and decrease the major inconvenience to the traveling public. A more concerning issue is how this affects the response of emergency vehicles. With a 2- to 3-mile backup, how are they going to get around? Yes, I have witnessed up to 5-mile backups in the past years during road work. Looking forward, this is nothing compared to how it’s going to be when construction actually begins, especially since we are supposedly getting the new four lanes to two lanes. — Michael Donatelli, Lucketts
Two Things Editor: I would like to mention some comments that have been in my mind for a couple of years. If data centers would not have been there, there would have been no revenue at all. Also, utilities, employment, benefits, housing for their employees, purchasing homes, groceries, clothing, vehicles, all have increased the sales tax revenue in some aspect, considering that most employees would live in Loudoun County. Just consider all the expenses a family incurs. Now that the tax issue has been brought up in the newspaper, I would like to bring an issue regarding local government property. As my job as a realtor, I spend a lot of time on the road. I see vehicles from the county, either owned or leased, that are my serious concern. I see one person in a Chevy Impala, not a Cruze or smaller vehicle; one person in a Jeep, not a smaller Chevy or Ford SUV; a person in a Nissan pickup, not a small Chevy or Ford. The logistics in maintaining the various types of vehicles must be very costly to the county as they would have heavy administration attached to the maintenance. I know this may be a small issue in relation to others in the county, but a lot of peanuts make a pound. We have a lot of businesses being created, others moving in, wineries, breweries, etc. All support the county in revenue with employment, taxes, sales tax, etc. It will be interesting in the large arsenal of vehicles owned or leased by the county, which ones they are and how expensive is their annual maintenance. — Jorge Frapiccini, Ashburn
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General Assembly Squelches Effort to Ban Horse Racing in Unison
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of the village after the Revolutionary War and were apparently concerned about the corruption of their values from the remaining more liberal Quakers. For more about Unison’s Quakers, go to the article which appeared previously in this column at: loudounnow.com/2017/11/24/rowdyquakers-once-roiled-unison/ Third, the petition notes that horse racing “is the more to be deprecated by the Citizens of said town and its Vicinity, as it is become the seat of a respectable Seminary for the education of youth.” The “respectable Seminary” was founded in 1817 by John Monroe, who is probably the author of the petition since his signature on the petition seems to match the handwriting on the document. Monroe was a cousin of President James Monroe. Two other signatories on the petition were Henry and Michael Plaster. Both the Monroe and Plaster families still live in this area. A 1819 newspaper advertisement provides a little more detail about the “respectable Seminary” known as the Union Academy
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The Virginia General Assembly, in its winter session, rejected an effort by the residents of the village of Unison to ban horse racing on its streets. But that was 204 years ago. In 1817, 29 residents of the village signed a petition asking the General Assembly to ban horse racing on “public days” within a mile and a half of the village. The General Assembly turned the petition down. Why is not known. But in examining the petition (below) several things of interest jump out from the document. TO THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF VIRGINIA The memorial and petition of the undersigned inhabitants of the town and vicinity of Union in Loudoun County respectfully represent: That the practice of horseracing which has prevailed on public days in the Lanes and public Roads near the said town, is attended with manifest danger and inconvenience to the good Citizens thereof, while it has been carried out, almost exclusively, by persons who do not consider that their own true interests and those of the community are inseparably connected with the preservation of moral order which this practice has a direct tendency to subvert: And the said practice is the more to be deprecated by the Citizens of said town and its Vicinity, as it is become the seat of a respectable Seminary for the education of youth. Your Memorialists therefore pray that an Act may be passed to prevent the said practice within one mile and a half of said Town, in any public Road, by imposing on those concerned therein adequate penalties. And your Memorialists as in duty bound will ever pray First, the village in this petition is referred to as “Union.” In 1829, the village name was changed from Union to Unison because another Virginia village, named Union, had claimed the name earlier and the U.S. postal system required the name be changed to Unison. Second, while citing the “manifest danger and inconvenience” of horse racing in the village, the petitioners clearly felt that more was at stake here—namely, the “moral order” of the village. The phrase is
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actually underlined in the petition. Reading between the lines, this concern for the village’s “moral order” was most likely coming from conservative Methodists, who saw horse racing as one of the numerous “vices” of Unison’s Quakers (their other “vices” being gambling, drinking and cockfighting, as reported by the local Quaker Meeting). The Methodists had replaced Quakers as the principal residents
In the advertisement, Monroe “pledges his honor to those who may place their children or wards under his care, that no exertions on his part shall be wanting to forward them in various studies; he will likewise be equally attentive to their morals and deportment.” Board and tuition were $180 per year, but for tutoring only fees per quarter ranged from $3 for spelling, reading, penmanship and common arithmetic to $5 for higher branches of mathematics and $6 for languages. Not surprisingly, horse racing doesn’t seem to have been offered. n This article previously appeared in the newsletter of the Unison Preservation Society in a slightly different form. Howard Lewis is editor of that newsletter and has a farm near the village. Mitch Diamond is a retired businessman and lives on a historic farm just north of Unison. In Our Backyard is compiled by the Loudoun County Preservation and Conservation Coalition. For more information about the organization, go to loudouncoalition.org.
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COVID counts continued from page 1 proaches and Loudoun’s largest unvaccinated population—people under 12 years old—get ready to climb back on buses and return to the classrooms. Loudoun County Health Department Director Dr. David Goodfriend said he will be watching three factors. One, in some countries, he said, the Delta variant surge was self-limiting, burning out after about eight weeks. It remains to be seen whether that will be the case here. Secondly, in jurisdictions where schools have already reopened, the Delta variant has shown itself to be transmitted much more easily among students and staff. The Health Department is working with administrators to minimize those new cases, and on how to get the vaccine to children aged 5-11 years old, once vaccines are approved for that age group. That will particularly focus on the children of families who might not easily be able to get their kids vaccinated otherwise, continuing a focus on equal access and equity that has marked Loudoun’s pandemic response. And third, health officials will be on the lookout for any new variants—especially one that, unlike Delta, evades the
Back to school continued from page 1 High School next door will offer ample opportunity for upperclassmen to collaborate and connect with elementary school students. Hovatter isn’t the only new school to open its doors this fall. W.O. Robey High School, an alternative high school experience, is welcoming nearly two dozen high school students for the first time. Robey is housed inside of Park View High School, but is open to all Loudoun County Public Schools students. The school aims to serve students who may have experienced impediments to their education because of various personal circumstances, such having a full-time job or being a parent. Students who complete the Robey curriculum earn a high school diploma, which Principal Jeanene Sims said sets the program apart from getting a GED. “This is a high school diploma that students will be able to get in real time,” Sims said.
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current COVID-19 vaccines. “Then we have a whole population that’s susceptible again,” Goodfriend said. “A real challenge to that is, while our case numbers are going up, our population at risk has done a really good job of getting vaccinated, and so our hospitalizations and our deaths have not gone up.” That is in part, he said, because seniors, some of the people most vulnerable to the vaccine, are also the age group that with the highest vaccination rate. Loudoun’s pandemic response is helped because the county has the third-highest adult vaccination rate in the state, with 73.2% of the adult population fully vaccinated. That follows close behind Albemarle County, which surrounds Charlottesville and is 73.8% fully vaccinated among adults. The highest vaccination rate in the commonwealth belongs to tiny Northampton County on the Eastern Shore, where 80.9% of the adult population is fully vaccinated—7,306 people who got the jab. But the work remains to get vaccine into the arm of everyone who is eligible. Goodfriend said the Health Department has shifted its approach, addressing peoples’ reasons for not getting vaccinated, and trying to reach vaccine-hesitant people where they are—such as an advertising campaigned partnered with WAVA-FM, a Christian talk radio station.
Booster Shots, New Vaccine Clinic Coming On Monday, the Pfizer vaccine was the first to attain full FDA approval, with all three COVID-19 vaccines previously working under an emergency use authorization. However, all three had been tested for safety before that authorization, and now are also part of the biggest safety study possible—widespread usage to try to curb the pandemic and save lives. Serious side effects have been rare. With that information, local, state and federal health officials are recommending a booster shot for people who have received two doses of either the Pfizer or Moderna COVID-19 vaccine. Federal officials last week announced a plan to provide those booster shots eight months after the second shot of the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine. Details are still to come and could change pending a formal recommendation from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, but federal officials have said the doses could begin the week of Sept. 20. Officials say they also expect to recommend a booster for those who received the single-dose Johnson & Johnson vaccine after they analyze more data. COVID-19 vaccine booster shots will be available from providers throughout the community currently providing COVID-19 vaccine, including medical
offices and pharmacies. It’s expected that the first people to receive the boosters will be those in high-priority groups such as nursing home residents, health workers and those with underlying health conditions, since they were the first groups eligible to receive vaccination last winter. The county government also recently announced that on noon Friday, Sept. 3, the county’s mass vaccination site at Dulles Town Center will close permanently. The county’s vaccination site will move to Sterling Elementary School, with plans to open a vaccine clinic every Saturday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Goodfriend said. Facing slower demand, the Dulles Town Center vaccination site has already shifted to limited hours of operation. The complete schedule is posted on the county’s website at loudoun.gov/covid19vaccine. COVID-19 vaccines also remain available from providers throughout the county like medical offices and pharmacies, and is available to everyone 12 years and older for free. To date, the virus has killed 285 people in Loudoun, according to the latest figures from the Virginia Department of Health, or more than twice the population of Loudoun’s smallest town Hillsboro. Go to loudoun.gov/covid19vaccine or vaccinate.virginia.gov to find a vaccine. n
returning to “normal,” many COVID mitigation measures are in place to keep students safe as case numbers continue to rise across the county, attributed to the spread of the Delta Variant. Superintendent Scott Ziegler announced on Aug. 2 that all students, teachers, and staff must wear masks unless eating or drinking, participating in athletics, or standing outside where social distancing is possible. “We considered multiple data points, including community transmission rates, percent positivity rates, vaccination rates by age group and school-based data from the Spring,” Ziegler explained to families in a written statement. Gov. Ralph Northam announced on Aug. 12 that masks would be mandated in school buildings throughout the commonwealth, reinforcing a state law that requires school districts to comply with CDC guidelines which currently include masking. Mercer pointed out that schools will be using thermal cameras to detect fevers. Teachers will be wiping down surfaces at least three times a day to reduce transmission. With younger students, promoting hygienic practices such as handwashing and social distancing will be crucial. Ele-
mentary schools present a significant concern, as kids younger than 12 years are not yet eligible to receive a COVID vaccine. Considerations surrounding hygiene force some teachers and staff to get inventive. Tracey Lane, a librarian at Cardinal Ridge Elementary School, said that her staff quarantines books when they’re returned before putting them back on the shelf. “It’s hard for us to wear a mask all day long. Kids aren’t as conscious and as aware about what they’re touching,” Lane said. As the community adjusts to school buses on the roadways and students on sidewalks once again, law enforcement agencies are beefing up their traffic patrols. The Leesburg Police Department is launching its “Traffic Safety Blitz” program, and the Sheriff ’s Office will conduct enhanced patrolling of school zones. For some, the return to school will happen online through Virtual Loudoun. For Ryan Tibbens, who has taught in the school district for fifteen years, teaching virtually seemed like an exciting challenge. “It seemed like a cool opportunity to do something different,” Tibbens said of his new gig. After teaching virtually last year out
of necessity, Tibbens looks forward to the opportunity to innovate in his online classroom. “Moving forward, I think we are going to see more, not less,” Tibbens said. While there was a community-wide push to get students back in classrooms full-time during the pandemic, Tibbens observed that many students thrived while learning online. “I think they’ve assembled a good team… I had more students than I expected say at the end of the year that online worked pretty well for them,” Tibbens said. The school district in no longer accepting students into the virtual program, even students whose families have medical concerns. Virtual Loudoun students will attend classes on Google Meet and will use the Schoology platform. While it is too late to register for Virtual Loudoun, as of Monday, Virtual Virginia, the online program run by the state board of education, has a limited number of spots available. This coming week represents the first full week of brick-and-mortar learning in the county in nearly a year and a half, as the district eyes a full year of in-person learning. n
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