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County Advances Human Services Overhaul Effort BY RENSS GREENE

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Drivers wishing to cut through Hillsboro along Rt. 9 might have to find a secondary route once the town’s traffic calming project advances in the coming months.

Battle Brews Over Possibility of Rt. 9 Closure Next Year BY PATRICK SZABO & NORMAN K. STYER Hillsboro leaders are pushing ahead with a new plan to get their long-awaited Pedestrian Safety and Traffic Calming Project under construction after the first round of bids came in too far over budget. But the proposal is coming under fire from out-of-state commuters who could be forced to find new routes to work. Although town leaders were set to re-advertise for construction bids last Thursday, that action was delayed to al-

low the exploration of an alternative that could save millions of dollars while getting the work complete within a year— and two years earlier than expected. To accomplish those goals, the Rt. 9 work zone in the town would have to be closed entirely to through traffic for nine to 11 months, starting as early as February. That would be expected to have the greatest impact on commuters from West Virginia and Maryland, responsible for about 16,000 of the 17,000 vehicles moving through the town each day.

That option was discussed with regional public safety leaders during an Aug. 28 briefing where Hillsboro Mayor Roger Vance and other project managers sought input on challenges that would come with the plan. Rather than a dialogue on the alternatives, the meeting sparked strong objections from Clarke County leaders, who issued a statement warning that diverting Rt. 9 traffic flowing from West Virginia and Maryland RT. 9 CLOSURE >> 42

Loudoun County is seeking volunteers to help guide and implement a massive plan to revamp Loudoun human services and nonprofits over the next five years. And within 10 minutes of a press release announcing that applications were open, said Assistant County Administrator Valmarie Turner, applications started coming in. The Loudoun County Human Services Strategic Plan, unveiled in June, is a list of 103 projects around five goals over five years. Those five goals include closing service gaps for vulnerable or underserved people; addressing social determinants of health in Loudoun, the conditions under which people live and the affect those conditions have on them; integrating Loudoun’s human services to optimize access; developing and coordinating resources and funding to meet the county’s growing needs; and strengthening the community and network among human services providers in Loudoun. It was developed with work from more than 120 experts from 67 organizations, along with eight community workshops and responses from more than 400 people in an online survey. But before launching into that work, the county is looking for members of the new Loudoun County Human Services Strategic Plan Advisory Committee to guide that work. Some members of the committee—or at least the organizations they will represent—are already decided. It will include senior government staff from county departments like Family Services and the Health Department alongside nonprofit leaders, the schools, the Loudoun County Chamber of Commerce, and representatives OVERHAUL >> 42

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Keane Enterprises has filed plans to rezone and redevelop the 18.48-acre Virginia Village shopping center in Leesburg. Bottom, from left: the proposed Central Green is part of a Virginia Village redevelopment plan that includes keeping 25 percent of the property in open space amenities; a depiction of the proposal for Ours Overlook, which would connect the Virginia Village property to Raflo Park and Harrison Street; and a depiction of High Street Park.

‘Reimagined’ Virginia Village Plans Unveiled in Leesburg BY KARA C. RODRIGUEZ A potential catalyst project for Leesburg’s Crescent District has taken its first steps toward reality. Keane Enterprises has filed plans to rezone the 18.48-acre Virginia Village shopping center, which it acquired two years ago. The 62-year-old retail center along Catoctin Circle was a destination shopping spot upon its arrival into town and over the years has attracted its share of notable tenants, including the recent arrival of Doner Bistro. But with an eye toward the changing market and building on town efforts

to expand the downtown fabric with projects like Crescent Place and King Street Station, owner Brian Cullen is hoping the “reimagined” second coming of Virginia Village will follow on others’ success. Walking into Keane Enterprises’ Virginia Village office on Fairfax Street, it’s clear that Cullen has an appreciation of the history of the development, as well as an eye to its future. Signs announcing “Established 1957” and “Reimagined 2019” greet you upon your arrival. Cullen also proudly shows off a development artifact, a brochure from the Village’s early days that the Ours

family, the center’s long-time owners, shared with him. His plans eye a significant change for the property. The rezoning application calls for a mixeduse development that includes up to 70,000 square feet of ground floor retail; 105,000 square feet of office uses; 490 multi-family residential units; 68 condominium units; 47 townhouse units; and 42 two-over-two dwelling units. The development also includes a significant amount of structured parking for the uses envisioned. VIRGINIA VILLAGE >> 43

Veteran Mounts Congressional Challenge Focused on Conversation BY RENSS GREENE Marine veteran and Paralympic athlete Rob Jones is planning to challenge U.S. Rep. Jennifer T. Wexton (D-VA-10) in 2020 as a Republican. And although he announced his candidacy in July, he said he expects to roll out his first campaign planks this month. “A lot of that has to do with the fact that I’m new to politics, so right now we’re taking a lot of time to do a lot of policy training, a lot of research,” Jones said. He said he’s “delving into the research before I really come out with a firm position on anything.” What prompted him to get into the race, he said, was a “void of leadership.” “My life ever since I joined the Ma-

rine Corps has been about leadership, selflessness and service,” said Jones, a Loudoun Valley High School graduate. “I don’t see those three things being represented very often in Congress, and so when I say leadership, I mean taking responsibility for everything under your purview.” He said that includes escorting a bill out of a member of Congress’s own chamber. “What I see in current representation is a tendency to kind of pass the buck on to the next person—like, we passed this bill in the House of Representatives, and now it’s at the Senate, and the Senate’s not going to pass it, and that’s their JONES >> 11

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A 29-year-old Ashburn man brutally beaten outside of a West Virginia bar a decade ago succumbed to his injuries over the weekend. A 2008 graduate of Broad Run High School, Ryan Diviney was a 20-year-old student at West Virginia University in November 2009 when he was attacked by two men following an argument outside of a bar in Morgantown, WV. According to reports, Diviney fell after being struck by Jonathan May, hitting his head on the way down, and then was kicked in the head by Austin Vantrease. May served seven months in prison for the attack, while Vantrease was paroled after four years. The traumatic brain injury sustained in the attack left Diviney in a persistent vegetative state, and he had been cared for round-the-clock by his family in their Ashburn home. They kept the community up to date on his condition on their Ryan’s Rally Facebook page and blog. It was on the former that news of his death was posted Sunday. Friend Katie Mesmer, who announced his passing, called his death “sudden and unexpected.” While noting that the family is ex-

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Mark Miller serves in one of his many volunteer positions in Loudoun, on the Complete Count Committee.

Longtime Library Board Chairman Miller Honored BY RENSS GREENE Eight-year Loudoun County Public Library Trustee and six-year chairman of the library’s Board of Trustees Mark Miller was recognized for his years of service by the county Board of Supervisors on Tuesday. In July, Miller chaired his last Board of Trustees meeting before stepping down having been term-limited. During his tenure on the library, the agency opened the Gum Spring and Sterling libraries, along with the Brambleton Library years ahead of schedule. Loudoun County Public Library Director Chang Liu credited Miller with negotiating an agreement with Brambleton’s developer to get that library open. Miller called it his “crowning achievement.” It also was a time of change for the library, with its newest libraries in Sterling featuring 3D printers, makerspaces, recording studio, and other modern concepts. Miller said the Gum Spring library served to illustrate that transition. “We knew that libraries were more community-center type places than they were quiet book reading places, but we still wanted to give those people that wanted that old-style experience an opportunity,” Miller said. So, the library system built a quiet room into the Gum Spring library where people could sit and read—and it went unused. The library system eventually repurposed it into the system’s first makerspace. “That, I think, was one of the most dramatic shifts in how the community uses libraries, and it was telling that the

first makerspace in Loudoun County when into the unused quiet reading room inside the library,” Miller said. “I think that was a catalyst for the things that we did going forward.” Liu’s tenure has coincided closely with Miller’s, with Liu starting less than a year before Miller. And in that time, she said, the library has grown “tremendously.” “We are very successful, as evidenced by the various awards that we have received on the national or state or local level,” Liu said. “And, also, just the us-

age—our usage has increased tremendously.” Most recently, the library did away with fines for overdue books, making Loudoun one of the first suburban library systems to do so—a move that some city libraries have already made. Miller said that began as a financial issue—although fines originally started in Loudoun about 10 years ago as a revenue source, Miller saw that while fines MILLER HONORED >> 7

Library Ends Overdue Fines, Outstanding Fines Forgiven The Loudoun County Public Library last week did away with overdue fines. Additionally, patrons who have fines they have not yet paid have had those fines waived. The library’s Board of Trustees asked the Board of Supervisors to eliminate a requirement that the libraries charge overdue fines, arguing doing so would allow more access to the library’s resources and not significantly affect how quickly items are returned or the library’s budget. The library cited studies from other, urban libraries that had done away with overdue fines. The Board of Supervisors got rid of the requirement in May and the new policy took effect Aug. 27. Previously, once library materials were overdue, they accrued a

10-cent-a-day late fee, capped at $5. Once a customer’s library card reached $10 in fines, that card was blocked from checking out anything else until the fine is paid. Now, library card holders are only blocked from checking out an item if they have already checked out their limit for items—now set at 50—or if they have an outstanding fine for a lost item. Once an item is 21 days overdue, it is considered lost, and the patron is blocked from borrowing until they pay the replacement cost or return the item. Additionally, unless another patron has placed a hold on an item, overdue items are automatically renewed up to three times. Find out more at library.loudoun. gov/nomorefines.

With death in August of World War II veteran and caregiver advocate Norman Duncan, a tradition may have passed with him: Labor of Love Weekend. Duncan was a longtime advocate for caregivers. He was his wife Elsie’s primary caregiver as she lived with Alzheimer’s disease until her death in 2015 and he worked to raise awareness of those suffering from Alzheimer’s and the people who dedicate their lives to caring for them. Under his leadership as the chairman of the International Caregivers Association, each year Loudoun recognized Labor of Love weekend on Labor Day Weekend with a ceremonial resolution from the Board of Supervisors. Labor of Love Weekend has been recognized every Labor Day weekend in Loudoun since at least 2015.

Jury Service Surveys Coming Loudoun County Clerk of the Circuit Court Gary M. Clemens has announced that 45,000 Loudoun County residents will be receiving jury questionnaires in their mailboxes this month. The jury questionnaires will be mailed out in phases over the next several weeks. Each September, the Clerk of the Circuit Court sends out jury questionnaires to determine who is qualified for jury duty in Loudoun County. The jury office then establishes a qualified pool of jurors who may be summonsed to serve jury duty beginning in 2020. The jury questionnaire is not a summons for jury duty. Clemens asked that residents who receive a jury questionnaire take the time to read and complete it, either online or by returning the questionnaire by mail. Clemens encouraged residents to complete the survey online, saving the jury office time in processing the responses. More information about jury duty and the juror questionnaires is at loudoun.gov/jury. To find out more about the Clerk of the Circuit Court, go to loudoun.gov/clerk.

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were capped at $5, the cost to replace books was more like $20. “I looked at it and I said, wait a second, I’d rather have the book than the five dollars,” Miller said. But that conversation turned into one about serving the people who most need the library. “It became more than just a financial issue,” Miller said. “It became an economic and a moral issue. I became of the strong belief that fines were limiting the ability of the library to reach the people it most needed to reach.” Before, he worried, poorer families may avoid the library—unwilling, for example, to take the risk of letting their child check out a book and spill something on it. He said while the Brambleton Library may have been his most visible mark on the system, doing away with library fines may be the longest-lasting. “The Brambleton Library will one day not be a brand-new world-class library,” Miller said. “It’ll be a runof-the-mill suburban library. But the fines elimination, as it continues to take hold through the country and the commonwealth, will be a lasting legacy, and we’ll be able to say we started that in Loudoun County. We’ll be the ones who showed the rest of the state how to lead, and how to achieve great things.” That happened under the direction of the Board of Trustees, which sets all policy for the library system and over-

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sees its budget. “Generally speaking about any of the trustees, I appreciate their volunteering their time to serve in the Loudoun County Public Library system, because they’re not paid at all,” Liu said. “They are true volunteers. As staff we appreciate that.” During his time on the board, Miller won the Virginia Library Association Trustee Library Award in 2016 and the American Library Association Trustee Citation in 2017. Miller has left his mark on the county in more ways than that. He has also served on the Loudoun County Fiscal Impact Committee, the Loudoun County Housing Advisory Board, the Loudoun County Complete Count Committee, and the Board of the Friends of Ashburn Library. And perhaps most famously, he and his wife Ellyn also founded the Smashing Walnuts Foundation, which is today a fund of The Community Foundation for Loudoun and Northern Fauquier Counties. Their daughter, Gabriella, died at the age of 10, suffering from Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma—an inoperable, incurable type of brain tumor on the brain stem. After her death, the Millers donated her tumor to a scientist studying the condition the further that research. Gabriella’s tumor was the size of a walnut, and the Millers began literally smashing walnuts to help their daughter visualize crushing her tumor. They founded Smashing Walnuts before her death, dedicated to finding cures for childhood brain cancers.

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Nicklas Smyser poses with the first stamp that was canceled using his award-winning Tyrannosaurus Rex artwork.

Dino Artist Wins USPS Design Competition BY NORMAN K. STYER As part of its rollout of a new series of stamps depicting the life of the Tyrannosaurus Rex, the U.S. Postal Service issued a call for artists to design a special cancellation stamp. On Saturday, a Leesburg resident was celebrated as one of the national winners. Nicklas Smyser, an 8-year-old Cool Springs Elementary School student, was alerted to the contest by a relative who works at the post office in Sterling. He submitted his artwork in April, and the family sort of forgot about it until the surprise notification came that his design was selected as the winner from submissions throughout the Capitol Metro region. Nicklas is a qualified dinosaur enthusiast who can easily name dozens of them. His drawing depicts a somewhat friendlier-looking version of the often menacing carnivore. Leesburg Postmaster Timothy S. Lloyd helped celebrate the accomplishment by throwing a party in the lobby of the Catoctin Circle station Saturday morning. “You were chosen from a lot of peo-

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Leesburg Postmaster Timothy S. Lloyd helps Nicklas Smyser cancel the first T. rex stamp during a ceremony Saturday.

ple. You’re a really good artist,” Lloyd said. “We appreciated in Leesburg that you’re here because we’re the only one that has this. We’re the T.rex station.” In addition to receiving a framed display of his design, Smyser was given the

opportunity to make the first cancellation with the new stamp. Lloyd said the stamp would be permanently preserved in a vault by the postal system. Available in sheets of 16 stamps, the Tyrannosaurus Rex series includes four illustrations. One is a face-to-face T. rex approaching through a forest clearing. Another shows the same young adult T. rex with a young Triceratops, both dinosaurs shown in fossil form. The third and fourth stamps depict a newly hatched T. rex covered with downy feathers and a bare-skinned juvenile T. rex chasing a primitive mammal. The “Nation’s T. rex,” the young adult depicted on two of the stamps, was discovered on federal land in Montana and is one of the most studied specimens ever found. Its remains will soon be on display at the Smithsonian Institution’s National Museum of Natural History. Art director Greg Breeding designed the stamps with original artwork by Julius T. Csotonyi, a scientist and paleoartist. nstyer@loudounnow.com

Stroll the Streets Returns, Eyes Bigger Future BY KARA C. RODRIGUEZ Hoping to follow on the success of its inaugural August event, Stroll the Streets for First Friday will be back for its latest rendition Friday, Sept. 6. 27 South owner Nick McCarter, the event organizer, said feedback from the Aug.2 event which, for the first time, closed the block of King Street between Market and Loudoun streets during Leesburg’s First Friday festivities, was overwhelmingly positive.

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“O bv iously this is something we don’t want to stop,” he said. “It was an overwhelming success.” McCarter said downtown visitors to Stroll the Streets enjoyed the additional pedestrian space,

especially families with young children and strollers. And downtown businesses, even those who are outside of the footprint of the event, reported some of their best sales during any First Friday. Some restaurants even had hours-long waits. The weather could not have been better either, McCarter acknowledged. The Town Council recently gave its OK for continuing the Stroll the Street event during First Fridays; however, the STROLL RETURNS >> 9

A new Town Hall art exhibit featuring watercolor and mixed media of horses, foxes and the Blue Ridge Mountains opens Friday. Colorful World will feature whimsical horses in vibrant color, sailing ships, fairies, foxes, and the sweeping slopes of the Blue Ridge Mountains painted by Leesburg resident Abigail Cossette Ryan. Ryan works mostly in watercolor and mixed media, using brush pens, and blocks of dry ink called Inktense to create pictures full of vivid color. “I never get tired of watching the pigment take on a life of its own when it touches water,” Ryan said. “Watercolors are unruly, which is part of the appeal.” Ryan’s favorite painting subjects are animals and fantastic things, and she takes commission works for pet portraits and other special projects. “Besides pets, I’ve painted popcorn boxes, blue jays, spaceships, knights, ballerinas…I love the challenge and the reward of seeing people’s eyes light up when they get their painting,” she said. The artist is hosting a grand opening during First Friday festivities Sept. 6, from 7-9 p.m. Patrons are encouraged to stop by to see the art, meet the artist, and have some refreshments. The exhibit runs through Nov. 30. The first floor lobby and hallway of Town Hall features rotating exhibits by Leesburg and Loudoun artists. Those interested in having their work considered for a future exhibit should contact Anne Geiger, staff liaison to the Commission on Public Art, at ageiger@leesburgva.gov.

9/11 Remembrance Planned In commemoration of the tragic events and the lives lost throughout the United States on Sept. 11, 2001, the Town Council will hold a brief remembrance ceremony at the town’s Freedom Memorial, located at Freedom Park on Tolbert Lane off Evergreen Mill Road on Wednesday, Sept. 11, beginning at 8:40 a.m. Anyone wishing to attend the ceremony is encouraged to arrive early. The park will remain open to the public until 9 p.m. for those wishing to visit the memorial on their own. The Town of Leesburg encourages residents to observe the designated “National Day of Service and Remembrance” by volunteering, donating time or goods, or simply offering a helping hand during this day of commemoration. For more information about the ceremony, contact the Parks and Recreation Department at 703-777-1368 or go to idalee.org.

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September’s event will see the addition of many kid-friendly activities, with a face painter, balloon artist, and sidewalk chalk scheduled during the early hours of the 6:30-10 p.m. event. Going forward, McCarter is looking to secure the ABC license to allow consumption of alcohol on the closedoff street, as well as expand the overall footprint of Stroll the Streets to other parts of the downtown. He emphasizes that Stroll the Streets is not intended to mirror a downtown festival with booths and vendors on the streets. Rather, it’s an event meant to showcase the downtown area and its shops and restaurants, and encourage visitors to patronize the brick and mortar shops. Stroll the Streets is a work in progress, McCarter said, and the public should expect more each month. He hopes to have the ABC license in place soon, although it will not be ready for the September event, to add the outdoor alcohol consumption component to it, as well as adding more adult-friendly activities to supplement the offerings for children. Tables and chairs will also be rented in future months to allow for a seating option other than the sidewalk curb, he said. “Every month I want this to get better,” McCarter said. The Sept. 6 Stroll the Streets for First Friday event will run from 6:30-10 p.m. when the King Street block will be closed to traffic. More information on First Friday activities can be found at leesburgfirstfriday.com.

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With Hurricane Approaching, September is Preparedness Month Governor Ralph Northam on Sept. 2 declared a state of emergency as Hurricane Dorian makes its way up the eastern seaboard, marking the second day of National Preparedness Month. While Loudoun was not directly in the storm’s expected path as of Tuesday, Loudoun County public safety officials encouraged residents to prepare for all types of emergencies. “We want people to take action to prepare themselves and their families for the many types of hazards that could affect Loudoun County.” stated Loudoun CounGov. Northam ty Coordinator of Emergency Management Kevin Johnson. “Being ‘prepared, not scared’ will help residents have peace of mind in the knowledge that they and their family members know what to do in case of a disaster.” The Office of Emergency Management offered several tips to be prepared in the event of a hurricane, tornado, blizzard, or other event. First, families should have a plan in advance on how to get to safe place, contact loved ones, and reunite once the emergency is over. There are online resources at loudoun.gov/readynova

to help put together a plan including contact information, evacuation routes and meeting locations. That plan should also include finances, meaning keeping some cash on hand since ATMs may not be available, as well as considering pets and livestock. The department also encouraged Loudouners to build an emergency kit with food, water other supplies to last for at least 72 hours. The kit should also include first aid supplies, pet food, batteries, and cell phone chargers. Loudouners can also stay informed about hazards that may occur by signing up for Alert Loudoun at loudoun. gov/alert, following the county government on Facebook and Twitter, and monitoring local weather forecasts from the National Weather Service. More information about emergency preparedness is at loudoun.gov/ready. Hurricane Dorian is expected to stick to the coast as it heads north. However, Northam declared a state of emergency to free up resources and to deploy people and equipment to assist in response and recovery efforts. The declaration also allows officials from Virginia to coordinate planning and evacuation resources with the state of North Carolina. The storm’s effects are expected to be felt most acutely in southeastern Virginia.

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Forward Elvis Amoh celebrates after scoring his second goal of the season in the Aug. 31 4-0 victory over North Carolina FC at Segra Field.

Loudoun United Lands First Win at Segra Field Loudoun United put together a solid performance Saturday night to win their first game at Segra Field and end a nearly month-long winless streak. United got off to a 2-0 halftime lead over North Carolina FC on score by Carlos Alvarez at the 31st minute and by Antonio Bustamante minutes later, off a free kick pass from Gordon Wild. Loudoun kept the pressure up early in the second half with goals by Kyle Murphy—his team-leading sixth of the season—and Elvis Amoh. Loudoun County High School graduate Calle Brown was in goal to record his first shutout for the team. The crowd size was reported at 1,551. The win improved the team’s record to 6-12-3, with their 24 points ranking 14th in the USL Championship Eastern Conference. The team next travel to play Hartford Athletic on Saturday at 4 p.m.

fault,” Jones said. “To me, a leader would take full responsibility for that.” Currently, with congressional chambers divided between the two major political parties, bills that pass in the House of Representatives often stall in the Senate, and vice versa. Jones said he would address that by opening lines of communication with people with different views—although he acknowledged this has been said by candidates before. “It’s a comment that you hear a lot, but the first step is to actually be genuine in that comment,” Jones said. “So you might hear people say that, and then they go on Twitter and they blast someone on Twitter or whatever. So they’re not really acting in keeping with what they said.” Locally, he said, he wants to make progress on infrastructure—particularly traffic—and cell phone and internet connectivity. “The problem is, too many cars on the road, not enough road surface,” Jones said. “So we need to think of creative ways that we can convince people to take their cars off the road and make it worth their while. Obviously, it’s not convenient to ride on the bus or go to the Metro or whatever, and it costs money, and so you have to make it convenient for people.” And he acknowledged solving those problems will have to be balanced with the desires of people living in the dis-

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tricts’ western areas, who often fight to protect its rural nature. “They don’t want to see a whole lot of development, they are happy having these wide open spaces,” Jones said. Jones said he expects his campaign will roll out positions on one to two issues a week in September. He announced his candidacy on the nine-year anniversary of the day an improvised explosive took both his legs above the knee in Afghanistan in 2010. In the nine years since, he has been busy. At Walter Reed Army Medical Center, he was fitted with prostheses and learned to bike, row, and run again. He was honorably discharged from the Marine Corps in December 2011, and in 2012 qualified for the Paralympic Games, where he brought home a bronze medal in rowing for the United States. He went on to bike across the country, raising $126,000 for wounded veterans, and ran 31 marathons in 31 cities in 31 consecutive days, this time raising $225,000 for wounded veterans. In April, the Stephen Siller Tunnels to Towers Foundation gifted Jones and his wife Pam a a home on a 13-acre property north of Middleburg. Pam and her friend Sarah Waybright began growing produce on the property and selling it through their business Gathering Springs Farm. Jones is a Lovettsville native and graduate of Loudoun Valley High School. His campaign website is RobJonesforCongress.com.

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Actress, producer, and Park View High School alumna Hilarie Burton speaks at Park View High School almost exactly a year after she made a surprise appearance at a Park View pep rally. She and other alumni helped organize a fundraising campaign to put a football team back on the field after missing last season.

Burton, Varsity Football Return to Park View BY RENSS GREENE Almost exactly a year after actress, producer, and Park View High School alumna Hilarie Burton made a surprise appearance at the high school’s pep rally to announce she would help get the varsity football team back on the field, she was back in the school to celebrate the now 74-player-strong team and the gifts the community has given it. Last year, Park View did not field a varsity football team, because too few students tried out. After she heard that, Burton, along with Play to Win Director of Branding and Design Tony Canonico, came back to their alma mater to launch a grant organization among Park View alumni and the Sterling Park community, Project Patriot. That organization blew past its $10,000 fundraising goal, raising $15,164. The money will now be made available to any club at Park View through grants and an application process. On top of that, the NFL Players Association contributed $10,000 to buy cleats—and then some—for the team, and Nike offered the team a 40 percent discount on the cleats to make the money go a little farther. Play to Win and Loudoun Sports Angels covered the cost for every player to go to football camp. And this year, Park View High School has a varsity football team. Burton was joined at Park View August 29 by Canonico, Principal Kirk Dolson, NFL Players Association Business Development Manager Cary Grossart, and football great Clinton Portis to celebrate the team’s turnaround. She said once adults removed

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Park View High School Patriots get a picture with Redskins great Clinton Portis.

the economic roadblocks to playing football, the players showed up. “It wasn’t the kids who weren’t showing up,” Burton said. “It was us. It was the adults. And so now that we’re all on the same team, we’re all supportive and we’re all excited, I’m really proud to see how this whole program is moving forward.” “My advice to everyone, especially participating in sports, is enjoy it,” Portis said. “You don’t realize it now, but this will be the time that you look back later in life and these are the wonder years.” Burton said she was connected to the NFL Players Association through Sterling resident and attorney Ibrahim Moiz. “To the students and the players who are going to receive something from this, all I have to say is, when you have a chance to give back, make sure you pay it forward,” Moiz said. Burton also thanked Bow Tie Strategies—founded and run by Rusty Foster, who went to Park View High School with Burton and worked with her in student government; the Loudoun Education Foundation; and Buffalo Wing

Factory for their support. Buffalo Wing Factory will host a spirit night on Sept. 11, with a portion of sales going to the football program, and on Sept. 14 will be collecting sports drinks and snacks for the team. Last year, Park View varsity players were invited to transfer to Dominion High School to play for the Titans that season, and nine made the move, according to Athletic Director Jason Testerman. The Virginia High School League waived its rule that prohibits students from playing athletics in the first year they transfer schools. “I think this is going to be a great rebuilding year,” Burton said. “I see all the folks in this room and I am just so, so grateful.” Dolson said he often tells his students to “make great choices.” “The people in this room all made a great choice, and to me it’s the only choice a person in this world should make—it’s to believe in you,” Dolson told the students. Burton graduated from Park View in 2000. In her time there, she was student council treasurer, vice president, and president; captain of the cheerleading squad; and homecoming queen. Today, she is best known for playing Peyton Sawyer on the TV drama “One Tree Hill” for six seasons, along with recurring roles on “Grey’s Anatomy,” “White Collar,” and the “Lethal Weapon” TV series. Portis was the starting running back for the Washington Redskins for seven seasons and is considered one of the team’s all-time greats. rgreene@loudounnow.com

Since 2016, Shreyaa Venkat has worked to organize volunteers to aid the homeless and hungry through the NEST4US nonprofit she founded with her younger sister, Esha. This month, the Broad Run High School senior is one of 11 students selected nationwide to participate in the annual #Digital4Good event at Facebook’s Venkat headquarters in Menlo Park, CA, on Sept. 16. The event is spearheaded by #ICANHELP, a nonprofit organization that empowers students to play an active role in improving the online environment. Through NEST4US, Venkat built a network of volunteers and food donors and coordinates food distribution and other projects to help those in need. All this is coordinated on a website which allows automated signups for food and other donations, volunteers, and then tracks all the activity. The project was inspired by her family’s sight-seeing trips to Washington, DC, when she saw homeless people on the streets and sought a way to help them. “Connecting excess food waste to homeless people and being able to feed them—the idea of creating a local food distribution program—was how NEST4US was born,” she said. The sisters initially reached out by contacting shelters through websites and calling to see if they needed any food or sponsors. They first worked with the Georgetown Ministry Center where they have since brought donated food regularly and hosted the Thanksgiving feast with the residents there for several years. As she prepares to go to college, Venkat has plans to continue expanding the program. “Regardless where I go, I’ll open a chapter. Homelessness and food waste is everywhere, not just in Loudoun County or DC. We have plans to expand to different states. We’ll also be releasing an app that will allow people to contact us if they have excess food they want to donate or if they are looking for volunteer opportunities,” she said. Venkat’s efforts were recognized locally when she was presented the 2018 Outstanding Youth Volunteer Award by the Loudoun Human Services Network. For more information on NEST4US go to nest4us.org/index.html.

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Suspect Sketches Released in W&OD Trail Armed Robbery The Loudoun County Sheriff ’s Office has released composite sketches of two suspects in the Aug. 24 armed robbery of a bicyclist on the W&OD Trail near Williamsburg Road in Sterling. Both suspects were described as Hispanic males. The first suspect was described as approximately 19-years-old, with a medium complexion, shaved head, and was approximately 5-feet, 5-inches tall, with a thin build. He was wearing dark-colored jean shorts, a white shirt, and a white hat. The second suspect was also described as approximately 19-years-old, with a dark complexion, and was approximately 5-feet, 7-inches tall, with a heavy build.

He was wearing blue jeans and a black shirt with red horizontal stripes at the time of the incident. The victim reported she was riding her bicycle on the Trail at approximately 1 p.m. Saturday when she was approached by two male suspects. One brandished a firearm and demanded she hand over her belongings. They also took her bicycle. The suspects fled the area toward Herndon. The victim reported minor injuries from the incident. Anyone with any information is asked to contact Detective C. Pickrell at 703-777-1021. Callers wishing to remain anonymous are asked to call Loudoun Crime Solvers at 703777-1919 or submit a tip through the Loudoun County Sheriff ’s Office app.

Sterling Park, Brambleton and Fairfax County also were called to the scene. According to Loudoun County Fire-Rescue, a resident of the home was initially awakened by his security system but found no hazards. A short time later he heard a loud noise and his smoke alarms began sounding. He and his family safely evacuated and called 911. The five residents will be staying with family members. There were injuries reported. The Loudoun County Fire Marshal’s Office investigation determined the cause of the fire was improperly discarded grilling ashes on the rear deck of the home.

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An early morning house fire in Ashburn displaced five residents and caused an estimated $750,000 in damages, an incident that has prompted a safety reminder from fire officials. Just before 4:45 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 1, county dispatchers received several 911 calls reporting a house fire on Taylorstown Hunt Court in the Loudoun Valley Estates neighborhood. The callers reported visible fire coming from the rear and second story of the home. Fire and rescue units from Brambleton, Kincora, South Riding, Arcola, Ashburn, Leesburg and command officers were dispatched to the scene. Additional units from Ashburn,

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Scott Spelbring, winemaker at Bluemont Vineyard, works on the first pressing for Henway Hard Cider. Spelbring also oversees the cider production for Great Country Farms’ newest adult beverage operation.

Henway Hard Cider Opens at Great Country Farms BY THERESE HOWE Great Country Farms is expanding its line of fermented craft beverages with the opening of Henway Hard Cider—completing a trifecta that includes Bluemont Vineyard and Dirt Farm Brewing. The new Henway tasting room is located on the Great Country Farms side of Foggy Bottom Road in Bluemont. Although the cidery production is currently taking place at Bluemont Vineyard because it falls under the winery’s license, creating the remote tasting room on the farm made more sense for the brand experience, according to Hailey Zurschmeide, general manager of Bluemont Vineyard. “When we looked at where the (Henway) product line would fit, we really wanted to try to tie it to the agricultural piece of being able to pick apples, and then going to the tasting room and tasting fresh cider and the hard ciders we’re creating,” she said. The refurbishing of the 1,000-squarefoot barn near the fishing pond is almost finished. Once completed, visitors can enjoy their drinks in the tasting room, which seats about 100, or on the outdoor patio next to the pond. Henway will hold a few soft launches in September, and an official celebration will take place Sept. 14 during a special Adult Corn Maze Night from 7-10 p.m. It’s an adults-only event that will bring together Bluemont Vineyard wines, Dirt Farm Brewing beers and Henway hard ciders under one roof for the first time. “We’re looking to launch with three main (hard) ciders. We’re going to do

a brut—kind of champagne-like—hard cider; a strawberry hard cider that showcases fruit that we’re producing here on the farm; and we’re going to have a semisweet cider as well,” Zurschmeide said. Besides the hard ciders, the menu will include Bluemont Vineyard fruit wines. “Our opening flight is going to include our apple wine so that people can taste the difference between the wine and a cider product,” she said. “I think we’ll have some fun building flights and incorporating the products from Bluemont.” More labels will be added to the lineup to showcase more of the 40 different apple varieties they grow on the farm. With the addition of the cidery, winemaker Scott Spelbring has expanded his duties into the new venture, which is currently producing around 2,500 gallons of cider. “He’s been such a good sport with our family and all our fun projects we like to take on - he’s been amazing,” Zurschmeide said. “We’ve been doing a lot of test batches of cider profiles and I think he’s really enjoying that aspect of it because it does give you a creative outlet. It’s very comparable to brewing, where you can look at a two-week process to create a beer, and you’re infusing flavors. I think the craft beer industry has done just an amazing job of exploring everything from pineapple to jalapeno, and we’re seeing a lot of that with cider.” For more information and to purchase tickets for the Adult Corn Maze Night, go to eventbrite. com/e/adult-corn-maze-night-tickets-69477183125.

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Battino Selected for Women Of Mason Forum Cindy Battino has been selected by George Mason University to be one of The Seven Women of Mason, a project created by GMU’s Center For The Arts that will tell stories of university-as-

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Northam Launches Workforce Development Listening Tour Governor Ralph Northam this week began an eight-stop listening tour to hear from Virginians about the needs of workers and employers. The conversations, which coincide with National Workforce Development Month in September, will provide opportunities for workers, local leaders, and members of the business community to offer insight and provide feedback on how to best strengthen Virginia’s talent pipeline and address emerging employment challenges. Northam plans a Northern Virginia stop on Sept. 10. The details have not yet been announced. The Office of the Chief Workforce Development Advisor has created an online portal, at governor.virginia. gov/hire-virginia to collect input from Virginians who wish to provide feedback or ideas.

300 years in the Union States’ future, Mikela Flanders discovers a hidden cupboard in her attic. The cupboard contains world history books, newspapers and her great, great, great grandfather’s college and high school year books from the 1980’s and 1990’s. Mikela finds herself in a world where she meets other races for the first time. She and her new friends, accompanied by an army of wolves, defeat the ‘Unfeeling Ones’, the artificial intelligence that is set in place to guard the borders of the racial provinces.

JK Moving Targets Hiring, Jobs for National Guard Reserves JK Moving Services became the first moving company to sign a Statement of Support with the District of Columbia National Guard in a ceremony with Brigadier General (Ret) Lawrence Gillespie. The Sterling-based company committed to employing those serving in the National Guard Reserves and supporting the reservists even while training and deployed. The company’s commitment to service members also includes participating in a new pilot program with the Federal Motor Carriers Safety Administration that helps more qualified service members between the ages of 18 and 21 to obtain a Commercial Driver’s License. In addition, the company is partnering with the Army Reserves via the Private Public Partnership pro-

each of the seven women chosen to be displayed on campus and shared on digital platforms. The culmination of this project will be the opening of the documentary play, SEVEN, at GMU on Oct. 18. Battino graduated as an economics major in 1994. She was recognized by the professors in this department by winning the Wall Street Journal Award. In 2003, she began learning energy work. After four years of intensive study, she became a Brennan healing science practitioner. In 2011, she founded Transformational Healing.

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AllTech Services Inc. acquired Tyson’s Heating & Air Conditioning, a Leesburg-based heating and air conditioning contractor on July 1. As a result, the name of the company will change and the services offered will expand to include a full range of residential and commercial plumbing/water treatment services and drain cleaning. “AllTech Services is extremely pleased to welcome all Tyson’s Heating & Air Conditioning customers to our family,” said AllTech President Abe Zarou. “All customers will still be greeted by the same friendly staff they’ve come to know and appreciate over the years. The company name is the only thing that will change.” Customers will have access to online scheduling and 24/7 emergency services, and their maintenance agreements will remain active and unchanged. “When the opportunity arose, we were ready to join a well-established organization with a great reputation that mirrored our values. We chose AllTech Services, Inc. because they are number one in customer service,” said Tyson Hagewood, the owner of Tyson’s Heating & Air Conditioning. For additional information, go to alltechservicesinc.com.

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Parkinson Foundation Offers “Aware in Care” Pilot Program Frank L. Wright, a Leesburg resident, recently completed training as an ambassador for the Parkinson Foundation’s “Aware in Care” pilot program. Studies have shown that in the hospital three out of four people with Parkinson’s Disease don’t get their medications on time during an inpatient stay. Further, they have a one in four chance of complications because of medication errors. In some cases, Parkinson patients are prescribed meds that are contra-indicated—sometimes with disastrous outcomes. To address this issue, the Miami-based Parkinson’s Foundation has developed a free “Aware in Care” kit that provides tools and information to help ensure that patients get the best care possible during a hospital stay.

To spread the word about the program, the foundation established a corps of approximately 100 “ambassadors” nationwide. Wright, who has battled Parkinson’s since 2012 applied and was selected. He completed his initial training earlier this summer. He said that his role is to pro-actively meet with Parkinson’s patients, support groups, hospital staff, and clinicians to highlight the problem and the importance of timely dispensing medications. “Parkinson’s patients frequently take multiple doses of their meds,” he said. “However, taking meds four times a day at 6 a.m., 11 a.m., 4 p.m. and 9 p.m. frequently doesn’t translate into a hospital’s protocol of 4 times a day meaning 6 a.m., noon, 6 p.m. and midnight.

Similarly, the drugs that a person’s Parkinson specialist has prescribed may not be on the hospital’s shelf. Finally, there are some drugs that if given to a person with Parkinson’s, may lead to confusion and hallucinations.” The kit, which is available free from the Parkinson’s Foundation, includes a fact sheet with information about the disease, critical clinical care considerations as well as safe and unsafe medications. Also included is an ID bracelet that identifies the patient as having Parkinsons, a form for listing the patient’s current drugs and medication schedule, and a tablet of paper forms that can be given to nurses, technicians, and doctors highlighting the fact that the patient has Parkinson’s. “By repeating the fact that the

patient has Parkinson’s, we can remind hospital staff of the importance of dispensing the right meds, on time, every time,” Wright said. People with Parkinson’s or their caregivers may request a free “Aware in Care” kit be mailed to their home by calling 800-473-4636 or go to Parkinson.org/AwareinCare. Support groups, clinicians, senior residences who would like information on the program can contact Wright at wrightpwp@gmail.com Parkinson’s is the second most common neurodegenerative disease after Alzheimer’s. More than one million Americans are living with Parkinson’s disease, and 60,000 more are diagnosed each year.

[ NONPROFIT NOTES ] INMED Celebrates 25 Years of Service What began as a volunteer-led initiative of experienced mothers mentoring disadvantaged first-time and teen moms in 1994 has grown into an award-winning nonprofit that has transformed the lives of thousands of children and adults living in poverty. To celebrate the quarter century of community impact, INMED Partnerships for Children is holding a Family Fun Fest at Dulles Golf Center & Sports Park in Sterling from noon to 4 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 15. “We want to celebrate the power of healthy families by inviting local families to enjoy a day at the beautiful Dulles Golf complex,” stated INMED founder and CEO Dr. Linda Pfeiffer. At just $5 per ticket, guests will have unlimited access to the 18-hole putt putt course, driving range, batting cages, beach volleyball, moon bounce, live music and entertainment—a value of $142 for just $20 for a family of four. Food and drinks will be available for purchase from Ford’s Fish Shack. All proceeds will benefit INMED’s Family & Youth Opportunity Center in Sterling. For details, go to inmed.org.

Cotillion Gears Up for New Season The Loudoun Cotillion’s debutante season gets started in September and will conclude in December with the Debutante Ball. Designed for girls ages 16-18, the Loudoun program won the National League of Junior Cotillion’s award for “Best Debutante Program” in 2014 and 2016. Girls between the ages of 14-16 may contact Lisa Hale at lisa.hale@ nljc.com for more information on how to participate. The Loudoun program emphasizes community and leadership and debutantes not only learn about etiquette and are introduced to society at a formal ball, but they also will host their own service events. For example,

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Over the past three decades, the Woodlea Garden Club has donated hundreds of plantings to the Oatlands Historic House and Gardens estate. This year, the members donated a Chinese ornamental cherry tree, which head gardener Mark Schroeder planted in front of the Carriage House.

during the 2017 season, debutantes made T-shirt dresses for the Sioux Eagle Butte Reservation, created a video for a young women’s gathering, made baked goods and skated for The Tree of Life Ministries, gathered food for Loudoun Hunger Relief, read to preschoolers, and held a bake sale for Friends of Homeless Animals. More information and registration is available at loudouncotillion.com.

Tree of Life Conducts Back-to-School Outreach Tree of Life help two back-to-school

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Among the offerings were free clothes, backpacks and haircuts to get ready to go back to school. Volunteers also shared information on other services available to provide food, life skills, shelter, healthcare and other relief. The Back-to-School Clothing Closet is part of Tree of Life’s Shelter Branch, which helps with clothes, home repair projects and transitional housing for many in need. Pastor Giovanni from Crossroads Baptist Church and Pastor Jacob Baum from Loudoun Valley Baptist Church aided with the project. For more information, go to tolministries.org.

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Patriot Day Ceremony Planned Wednesday The Town of Lovettsville will hold its annual Patriot Day Ceremony from 8-10:30 a.m. next Wednesday, Sept. 11 on the Town Square to remember those who were injured or killed in the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks 18 years ago. For more information, call the town at 540-822-5788.

Dog Swim this Saturday The Lovettsville Community Center will host its annual dog swim from 9-11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 7. Residents are invited to bring their furry friends to the community center’s pool for them to jump in and play with frisbees and balls. Only dogs will be permitted in the pool. Owners must bring their pets’ dog licenses and a $5, cash-only entry fee to pay at the door. Pre-registration is not required. For more information, call 540-822-5284 or email lovcc@loudoun.gov.

Winery to Host Flying Frisbee Fest Patrick Szabo/Loudoun Now

Ben Leigh, an attorney representing the Metropolitan Development Group, listens to a question from a Lovettsville resident about the proposal to build a 130-home deelopment on the 35-acre Engle Tract.

Lovettsville Residents Concerned Over Impacts of Engle Tract Development Plan BY PATRICK SZABO A developer proposing to build a mixed-use community on Lovettsville’s largest remaining tract of vacant land was again hit with resident’s objections last week. About 40 residents filed into the Lovettsville Game Club on Thursday night to hear from the Metropolitan Development Group about its updated proposal to build 130 homes and 29,000 square feet of commercial space on the 35-acre Engle Tract. The developer’s second community input meeting yielded questions and concerns over the proposed development’s effects on town traffic, school overcrowding and the potential harm to Lovettsville’s small-town feel that residents have fought to retain for years. Earlier this year, Metropolitan informed residents of its proposal. In August, it amended the initial plans to include one additional home and a different site plan that includes more green space buffering the area between its development and the New Town Meadows neighborhood. In its drive to move forward with that project, Metropolitan on Aug. 6 submitted to the town a request for it to consider amending its comprehen-

Creeks Edge Winery will host the Appalachian Air Canines 2019 Flying Frisbee Fest at 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 7. Residents are invited to register their dogs for a $10 fee to compete in the competition, whether they’re novices or veterans. The top three finishers in each division will receive award ribbons and prizes. Contestants will earn points for basic throws and catches, with bonus points added for mid-air catches in the toss/fetch event. All competitors will receive a commemorative tie dye T-shirt while supplies last. Spectators can attend and watch the games for free. For more information, or to view rules and guidelines, go to aircanines.com.

PURCELLVILLE Dufek Promoted at Police Department

Metropolitan Development Group’s new Engle Tract site plan shows 130 single-family homes with a larger green space between them and New Town Meadows.

sive plan to prepare for the addition of a Traditional Neighborhood Development zoning district that would allow for a blend of commercial and residential development. Metropolitan would only be able to move forward with those plans if the Town Council approves a comprehensive plan amendment and a rezoning of the property from commercial/light industrial to

the proposed new district. In its request, Metropolitan has proposed that the town increase its plans for the anticipated number of homes to be built in town between mid-2016 and mid-2026 from 173 to 303 and increase its anticipated population by mid-2026 from 539 to 945, considering it’s planENGLE TRACT >> 21

Purcellville Police Officer Barry Dufek last week was promoted to lieutenant and will serve as the operations commander with direct oversight of patrol operations. Dufek, a Purcellville resident, joined department in 2016, after beginning his law enforcement career in 2000 with the Loudoun County Sheriff ’s Office where he first served as a dispatcher in the Emergency Communications Center. He TOWN NOTES >> 19

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Digital Bookmobile Comes to Town A nationally touring exhibit will stop in town Friday, Sept. 13 to promote the use of ebooks and audiobooks available through Purcellville Library. The 53-foot long traveling exhibit provides devices, internet connectivity and expert guidance to the local library’s digital collection of ebooks and audiobooks. Since its launch in 2008 in Central Park, NY, it has traveled more than 233,000 miles and welcomed more than 240,000 visitors at over 1,000 events. During the 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. program, community members learn how to browse and borrow from the library’s collection of ebooks and audiobooks, explore interactive workstations featuring video tutorials, touchscreen activities, devices to sample titles and meet with library staff members and eReading experts. Readers with a valid li-

9/11 Remembrance Next Wednesday The Town of Purcellville will host its annual 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony at 6:30 p.m. next Wednesday, Sept. 11 at the First Responders Memorial near the entrance to Fireman’s Field. The town will honor local first responders and the memory of those who lose their lives in the terrorist attacks 18 years ago. For more information, call the town at 540-338-7421.

MIDDLEBURG Artists Called for Wildlife Art Exhibit Artists in Middleburg is accepting submissions to its wildlife art exhibition Sept. 28 to Oct. 27. The deadline is 5 p.m. Friday, Sept. 13. “The Glories of the Untamed: Wildlife Up Close” exhibit is intended to invoke excitement, curiosity and fear of wildlife. Artists should submit high-quality images of their work for consideration. Selected entrants will be notified on or before Sept. 18. Those who are selected will need to deliver their art to the gallery, located at 102 E. Washington St., from 12-5 p.m. Monday-Tuesday, Sept. 23-24. An opening reception will be held from 5-7 p.m. on Saturday, Sept.

Female Entrepreneur to Speak at Foxcroft School Katlyn Grasso, the founder and CEO of GenHERation, a female empowerment network designed to connect young Grasso women and companies, will give a keynote address at Foxcroft School at 9 a.m. Friday, Sept. 6. Grasso was named the Foxcroft School’s 2019-20 Alison Harrison Goodyear ’29 Fellow—a designation that honors distinct men and women in the arts, humanities, science and public affairs fields. As a “serial entrepreneur,” as the GenHERation website labels her, Grasso was named a Seventeen Magazine Power Girl and was included in the publication’s list of “Real Girls Doing Amazing Things.” She was featured on the cover of Philly Biz Magazine as the youngest woman on the “Women to Watch” list and speaks nationally about entrepreneurship, technology and the advancement of women. Grasso founded GenHERation in 2013 to provide experiential learning opportunities for high school and middle school girls by giving them the

chance to work with female executives at national corporations and nonprofits and develop advocacy campaigns addressing issues in the community. The company has since grown to include more than 250,000 members, host 300 national events and partner with 200 companies. The public is invited to Grasso’s talk. Admission is free but space is limited. For more information, call 540-687-4511 or email advancement@foxcroft.org.

Pandolfi Performs Piano Concert Saturday Pianist Thomas Pandolfi will play a concert for 100 attendees at 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 7 in the ballroom of Elysian Fields, a private estate located on Rock Hill Mill Road. Pandolfi Pandolfi, an internationally acclaimed virtuoso pianist, will perform George Gershwin classics and other favorites. The concert will benefit the Middleburg Concert Foundation, which was created to instill love and appreciation for the arts in the community and create awareness of the importance of music in society. Cocktails will be served at 6 p.m. Dinner will be catered by Savoir Fare. Admission is $250 per person. For more information, call 540-5921660 or email middleburgconcerts@ gmail.com.

September 11th Remembrance Ceremony Wednesday, September 11, 2019

The Mayor and Town Council invite you to attend a Remembrance Ceremony at the Freedom Memorial at Freedom Park 101 Colonel Grenata Circle, S.E., Leesburg, VA 20175 The Ceremony will be held at 8:40am. Residents are encouraged to visit the memorial to honor the “National Day of Remembrance.” Park will be open until 9:00pm.

For more information, contact the Town of Leesburg Parks and Recreation Department at 703-777-1368.

then applied to become a sworn deputy and served as a patrol deputy, a motor deputy, and worked within the Community Policing Unit. Upon his promotion to sergeant he served as the supervisor overseeing recruitment and hiring and served as the lead motorcycle training instructor at the Northern Virginia Criminal Justice Academy’s driver training track. A public promotion ceremony is being planned.

brary card may borrow titles at 28. Unsold artwork can be picked up lcpl.overdrive.com or by download- from 12-5 p.m. Oct. 28-29. ing OverDrive’s one-tap reading app, For more information, go to Libby. theartistsinmiddleburg.org.

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Emma Rowley on keyboard Stephanie Mendez on guitar perform at the 2019 Loudoun County Musicians Festival.

Dozens of Musicians Play LoCo Musicians Festival Close to 40 area musicians, ranging from the wellknown to the up-and-coming, gathered at 868 Estate Estate Vineyards on Sunday for a seven-hour jam session to help out some of the lesser-known musicians. Local favorites like Joey and the Waitress, Gary Smallwood, Emma Rowley and organizer Todd Brooks band Todd Brooks and the Pour Decisions shared the stage with newer musicians—including 12-year-old Sela Campbell, the LoCo Rising Star Showcase per-

former. At the event, some young musicians were presented with new sound equipment—not always easy to afford with the money from playing local gigs—paid for with money raised through the festival. Last year, the festival raised more than $6,000, which festival organizers to present Emma Rowley with a PA system, and Stephanie Mendez with a wireless mic. The two performed together onstage at the festival Sunday.

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Lovettsville residents express their concern about Metropolitan Development Group’s proposal to build a 130-home development on the 35-acre Engle Tract during a community meeting last week.

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ning for homes built at 2,400-2,700 square feet in size to house families of somewhere around three people. It’s those potential extra 406 residents and the traffic they would bring that raised concerns among some at the community meeting. But according to a July traffic impact study completed by Wells + Associates, the proposed development might generate 3,575 new daily vehicle trips less than what’s estimated in the town’s concept development plan for the property—which envisions 440,000 square feet of restaurant, retail, drug store, office and light industrial space. The study also mentioned that development of the site under the town’s concept plan “would result in increased delay and degradation of levels of service” at a few intersections in town, reducing the level of service rating to an “E” or “F” during morning and afternoon peak hours. Residents were also concerned about the numbers Metropolitan presented in relation to the estimated number of students its proposed development might bring. Metropolitan Director of Development Jack Reutemann presented those estimates, noting that the new students would be within Loudoun County Public Schools’ available capacity. Metropolitan’s estimates, however, were spread evenly across Lovettsville Elementary, Harmony Middle and Woodgrove High School, at 47 new students added to each. Reutemann noted that the estimated 141 new students wouldn’t come in all at once, but over the course of a few years as the development is built. When a resident pointed out that the even 47 students per school estimate wasn’t realistic because there would most likely be an uneven spread of students across all three age groups, Leigh said that it would be “fair for us to go back and look at it.” Another resident asked whether Metropolitan had taken into account that there would be residential growth outside the town that would also add new students to the three schools each year. Reutemann said the county school system could solve that by changing its school attendance boundaries to move students to different schools if they start to overcrowd. Former Planning Commission Chairman Frank McDonough reasserted his stance from the first community meeting in May, noting that he didn’t remember any residents asking the Planning Commission during its comprehensive plan review a few years ago to consider planning for the Engle Tract to be a place for “a bunch of new houses.” “The town decided what they wanted the future to look like and it didn’t include that,” he said. “You’re trying to tell us that we were wrong in our own judgment of what we wanted our town to look like.” Another resident said that Metropolitan’s perspective on what the town

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should plan for was “totally based on money.” “You’re telling the town what they should decide,” he said. Leigh countered those arguments by saying that “plans are not static” and that Virginia law requires towns to review their comprehensive plans every five years. “I think that the town does need to think about some industrial capacity,” he said. But it was Shirley Hale, the owner of the property, who settled the meeting down a bit by saying that the proposed plans aren’t solely about money, but about having managed development in the town.

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Leesburg First Friday Friday, Sept. 6, 6-9:30 p.m. Downtown Leesburg Details: leesburgfirstfriday.com With more than 45 shops, galleries and restaurants open until 9 p.m. or later, First Friday is a celebration of live music, gallery openings, food and drink.

Artist’s Reception: Leanne Fink and Anne Stein Friday, Sept. 6, 6-9 p.m. Art Sweet Art, 2B Loudoun St. SW Details: sweetartleesburg.com Art Sweet Art’s newest exhibit Color and Texture features the paintings of Loudoun artists Fink and Stein. The show runs through Oct. 20.

Artist’s Reception: Joan Garcia Friday, Sept. 6, 6-9 p.m. Tryst Gallery, 312 E. Market St. in Leesburg Details: trystgallery.com

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Garcia’s show Neighbors: A Portrait Gallery makes its debut while the gallery’s Chill Pop group show moves into its second month.

12-year-old Skylar Raiyne Johnson designed Loudoun Board of Supervisors Chairwoman Phyllis Randall’s outfit for last fall’s State of the County address. She launches a denim pop-up store on her website later this month.

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Back to School with Loudoun’s Young Style Influencers

Franklin Park, 17501 Franklin Park Drive, Purcellville

BY JAN MERCKER Developing your own style in middle and high school can be tough. But for some area teens and tweens, doing their own thing comes naturally. Loudoun has some young style mavens right in our own backyard. As the new school year gets up and running, two of these influencers shared their thoughts on their impressive paths and offered a few thoughts on self-expression.

Skylar Raiyn Johnson: Going Her Own Way with Fashion While the ‘80s seem to be making a comeback in local middle schools, with scrunchies and mom jeans back in a big way, 12-year-old designer Sklar Raiyn Johnson is creating her own ‘70s-influenced fashions. The Prince William County seventh grader with deep Loudoun roots is gaining fans around the DMV and beyond. Skylar created County Chairwoman Phyllis Randall’s (D-At Large) stunning outfit Credit: Paul Johnson II for her State of the County adSkylar Johnson dress last fall and has a denim line rolling out this month. “I have a very different style. My friends are just like, ‘Yeah that’s Skylar—she’s always wearing crazy clothes,’” Skylar said. Skylar started designing at age 8, inspired by the Disney Channel actor Dove Cameron, and began upcycling her old clothes. Her mom, Danyel Trammel, signed her up for private sewing lessons, and Skylar was making clothes by her third class. Trammel, who grew up in Leesburg and Sterling and graduated from Potomac Falls High School, is Skylar’s “momager” and biggest supporter. Trammell’s family goes back six generations in Loudoun, and she and Skylar make regular returns

to her family’s block of homes near Leesburg’s First Mount Olive Baptist Church on Loudoun Street. The slender tween, whose signature look includes oversized glasses, loves wide-legged pants, billowy skirts and bright patterns and colors started out sewing each piece on her own but now works with a manufacturer for larger orders. She’ll be launching an online pop-up shop for her new denim collection in mid-September. And while Skylar is involved with the business end of her craft, she and Trammel have also learned to delegate and outsource certain elements as Skylar balances her budding career with seventh grade. “I try to keep it fun for her, especially at this age,” Trammel said. “I don’t want it to become overwhelming.” For Skylar, who loves anything art-related, being an individual in middle school comes naturally. “Don’t worry about what anybody else is thinking,” he said. “Dress however you want to dress-as long as you’re following school dress code—just express yourself.” Check out Skylar’s Raiyn Johnson’s work at sewflysky. com, on Instagram at sew_fly_sky and on Facebook at facebook.com/sewflysky.

Sydney Sikes: Loudoun’s Own Teen Beauty Guru 15-year-old makeup artist and beauty influencer Sydney Sikes is a social media superstar with more than 33,000 Instagram followers at her makeupbysydmarie page. The Aldie teen started experimenting with makeup in middle school when her cystic acne left her feeling insecure. Once she picked up her first makeup brush, she realized she had talent and has since turned makeup into an art form—and a successful business. “I started dog walking because my mom wouldn’t buy me my own makeup. I’d play around with it and I’d do my friends makeup. They’d go home and their moms would call my mom asking if it was my mom or if it was really me,” Sydney said. “I started realizing maybe this could go somewhere, maybe I could do something with this.” INFLUENCERS >> 26

Sunday, Sept. 8, 10 a.m.- 4 p.m.

Details: loudounpetexpo.com Celebrate all things pet-related with vendors, a dog swim, music, food, demos and pets available for adoption.

Loudoun Artisans Reception Sunday, Sept. 8, 2-4 p.m. Mercer Room, Thomas Balch Library, 208 W. Market St., Leesburg Details: loudounarts.org The Loudoun Arts Council celebrates talented local artisans featured in its Artisan Showcase, which runs Sept. 3 through Sept. 30 at Thomas Balch Library.

Courtesy of Franklin Park Arts Center

‘Happy Accidents’ Bob Ross Exhibit Tuesday, Sept. 10, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Franklin Park Arts Center, 36441 Blueridge View Lane, Purcellville Details: franklinparkartscenter.org The much-anticipated “Happy Accidents” exhibition of Bob Ross original paintings opens to the public Sept. 10 through Oct. 15, with an opening reception scheduled for Sunday, Sept. 15.

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Man About A Horse will be performing their blues at teh Lucketts Bluegrass Festival Sept. 14.

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Since 1974, Lucketts has been a destination for bluegrass music fans who gather in the auditorium of the villages’ National Historic Landmark school building each week to hear some of the industry’s top performers. Over the years, local, regional, and national bands from Ralph Stanley to Doyle Lawson to the Seldom Scene to The Country Gentlemen to Nothin’ Fancy have played on the Lucketts stage. This month, the stage is moving outside. The inaugural Lucketts Bluegrass Festival on Sept. 14 will feature four bands as part of a day-long celebration of the historical art form. The tradition is rooted in challenge faced by E.J. Spence and his family band in the early 1970s. During the winter the only stages available to performers were in a bars and taverns. One day Spence ran into a member of the Lucketts Civic Association on a Leesburg street and his band was invited to play at the recently closed, under-used school building. That chance meeting led to what is known today as the

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longest continual scheduled bluegrass concert series in the world. The series is a partnership between the volunteer nonprofit Lucketts Bluegrass Foundation and the school, now a county government-run community center. On the bill for the inaugural Bluegrass Festival are: • THE GRASCALS, a six-piece band from Nashville that has achieved acclaim for performing on the Grand Ole Opry more than 150 times and at bluegrass festivals all over the country. They performed twice for President George W. Bush and at President Barrack Obama’s inaugural ball. They’ve earned three Grammy nominations and two Entertainer of the Year awards from the International Bluegrass Music Association. In 2019, the Society for the Preservation of Bluegrass Music awarded the band Bluegrass Band of the Year and Instrumental Group of the Year. • MICHAEL CLEVELAND, playing with his band Flamekeeper, is the International Bluegrass Music Association’s most awarded fiddle player, with 11

Fiddle Player of the Year trophies to his credit. In 2018, he was inducted into the National Fiddler Hall of Fame. Michael Cleveland & Flamekeeper has been named the Instrumental Group of the Year five times. • THE HILLBILLY GYPSIES, led by the husband and wife team of Trae and Jamie Lynn Buckner, perform their own brand of old-time bluegrass and West Virginia mountain music. They have become a crowd favorite at the Lucketts Bluegrass Concert Series and perform regularly at the Carter Family Fold in Hiltons. • MAN ABOUT A HORSE plays traditional bluegrass instruments, but their music is not always traditional bluegrass. The Philadelphia-based group infuses their sound with references to blues, funk and rock. Man About a Horse won the 2018 FreshGrass Band Award and was nominated for an IBMA Band Momentum Award in 2018. Tickets for the festival range from $30 to $75. For tickets, T-shirts and other details, go to: festival.luckettsbluegrass.org.

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Friday, Sept. 6, 7 p.m. (doors) Tally Ho Theater tallyhotheater.com

The Ultimate 80s Tribute Band Saturday, Sept. 7, 6-9:30 p.m. Tarara Winery tararaconcerts.com

Sunday Vibes: Chris Timbers Band Sunday, Sept. 8, 4-8 p.m. MacDowell’s Beach Bar macdowellsbrewkitchen.com

[ THINGS TO DO ] Saturday, Sept. 7, 6-9:30 p.m.

Saturday, Sept. 7, 8 p.m.

Tarara Winery, 13648 Tarara Lane, Lucketts

B Chord Brewing Company, 34266 Williams Gap Road, Round Hill

Saturday, Sept. 7, noon-6 p.m.

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Dragon Hops Brewing, 130 E. Main St., Purcellville

Tarara’s Summer Concert Series rolls on through September with 80s favorites from the Legwarmers. Tickets are $20 in advance, $25 at the door.

Known for combining artistry with vulnerability, Struthers and her band offer stellar musicianship and unexpected arrangements that blur the lines between folk, roots and rock. Tickets are $10 in advance, $12 day of show.

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Details: dragonhopsbrewing.com Dragon Hops’ second annual Medieval Festival features SCA fighters in combat armor, a glass blower, face painting, bakers, artists, jewelry makers, food, beer and ales, music and exhibitions. Admission is free.

Live Music: West King Street Band

A River Runs Through It at Lost Creek

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Sunday, Sept. 8, 1-2:15 p.m.

Cultivated on the porches and back yards of St. Augustine, Florida, West King String Band draws from countless genres of music to create a unique homegrown sound they call blues-grass. No cover.

Lost Creek Winery, 43285 Spinks Ferry Road, Leesburg Details: lostcreekwinery.com Explore the role rivers play in making great wine and why so many top vineyards are located on the banks of rivers around the world. Tickets are $55 in advance.

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Friday, Sept. 6, 8-11 p.m. Monk’s BBQ, 251 N. 21st St., Purcellville

80s and 90s Pop Up Party Friday, Sept. 6, 8 p.m. Purcellville Pub, 745 E. Main St., Purcellville

Live Music: Julia Kasdorf Saturday, Sept. 7, 6-8 p.m. Balls of Glory, 15 Loudoun St. SE, Leesburg Details: facebook.com/meatballsofglory

Lucketts Bluegrass Festival

Check out one of Loudoun Street’s new hotspots and listen to roots, rock and soul from one of the area’s favorite voices.

Lucketts Community Center

Tales & Ales Saturday, Sept. 7, 7 p.m. Old Ox Brewery, 44652 Guilford Drive, Ashburn Details: novatalesandales.com

Friday, Sept. 6, 5-9 p.m.

Dress in your best 80s and 90s gear and jam to the retro sounds of DJ Romin while sipping Long Islands and Zimas.

LoCo’s own curated storytelling show invites regular people to tell extraordinary true stories, with a list of fascinating community members on tap. Tickets are $12. The event benefits the Smashing Walnuts Foundation.

MacDowell Brew Kitchen, 202 South St. SE, Leesburg

Live Music: Cinderella’s Tom Keifer

Live Music: Nirvana Reincarnation

NIGHTLIFE Live Music: Just South of 7

Details: macdowellsbrewkitchen.com This Leesburg-based six-piece dishes up guitar-driven rock covers from the 60s through today, from Johnny Cash to the Stone Temple Pilots and beyond.

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Saturday, Sept. 7, 7 p.m.

Tally Ho Theater, 19 W. Market St., Leesburg

Details: tallyhotheater.com

Best known as the frontman for the Philadelphia-based blues rock band Cinderella, Keifer brings his unique style to a new band and new material. Tickets are $40 in advance, $50 day of show.

25 years after Kurt Cobain’s death, this eclectic band of grunge aficionados recreate the world-changing sounds of Nirvana.

Saturday, Sept. 14, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Details: festival.luckettsbluegrass.org The much-anticipated inaugural Lucketts Bluegrass Festival features a full day of high-powered bluegrass from top bands like The Grascals, Michael Cleveland & Flamekeeper, The Hillbilly Gypsies and Man About a Horse. General admission tickets are $30 in advance, $35 at the gate. Reserved seating is available for $40 through Sept. 7. One child 12 and under will be admitted free with each paying adult. Additional children are $5 at the gate.

Dulles Day Festival and Plane Pull Saturday, Sept. 14, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Dulles Airport Main Terminal, 1 Saarinen Court, Sterling Details: planepull.com The annual plane pull pits teams of 25 against an 82-ton plane to benefit Special Olympics Virginia The day also features aircraft displays, a car and bike show and food vendors

Live Music: Nora Jane Struthers and The Party Line

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Legal Notices

September 5, 2019 County of Loudoun P.O. Box 7000 1 Harrison Street, SE Leesburg, VA 20177 703-777-0200 These notices shall satisfy two separate but related procedural requirements for activities to be undertaken by the County of Loudoun.

REQUEST FOR RELEASE OF FUNDS On or about September 24, 2019, the County of Loudoun will submit a request to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for the release of Project Based Vouchers under the Section 8(o) of the US Housing Act of 1937, as amended, to undertake a project known as:

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Sherry Gruden, wife of Redskins head coach Jay Gruden and event chairwoman of Harmonizing for Hope, gets serenaded with ‘Sherry’ by Frankie Valli and the 4 Seasons at the ChefScape on Friday.

Harmonizing for Hope Sings Again Homeless youth nonprofit Mobile Hope celebrated its third annual Harmonizing for Hope on Friday at ChefScape in the Village at Leesburg. The Karaoke competition is chaired by Sherry Gruden, the wife of Washington Redskins head coach Jay Gruden, and a few Redskins players dropped by to socialize and

sing a tune. The evening also featured a live and silent auction, hosted by Larry Michael, the “Voice of the Washington Redskins.” Mobile Hope helps provide emergency housing to young people in Loudoun who are precariously housed or homeless and in crisis.

Ashburn Chase Apartments: Project involves the construction of 96 apartments in two 48 unit buildings at the Regency at Belmont Chase development to be located within the southeast quadrant of the Claiborne Parkway (Route 901) and Harry Byrd Highway (Route 7) in Ashburn, Virginia. The project was awarded 10 Project Based Vouchers with an estimated value of $144,000. FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT The County of Loudoun has determined that the project will have no significant impact on the human environment. Therefore, an Environmental Impact Statement under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA) is not required. Additional project information is contained in the Environmental Review Record (ERR) on file at Loudoun County Department of Family Services, 102 Heritage Way, N.E., Suite 103, Leesburg, Virginia 20177 and may be examined or copied weekdays 8:30 A.M. to 4:30 P.M. PUBLIC COMMENTS Any individual, group, or agency may submit written comments on the ERR to the Loudoun County Department of Family Services, 102 Heritage Way, N.E., Suite 103, Leesburg, VA 20176-4544. All written comments received by 5:00 p.m. on September 23, 2019, will be considered by the County of Loudoun prior to authorizing submission of a request for release of funds. Comments should specify which Notice they are addressing. ENVIRONMENTAL CERTIFICATION The County of Loudoun certifies to HUD that Tim Hemstreet, in his capacity as County Administrator of the County of Loudoun, consents to accept the jurisdiction of the Federal Courts if an action is brought to enforce responsibilities in relation to the environmental review process and that these responsibilities have been satisfied. HUD’s approval of the certification satisfies its responsibilities under NEPA and related laws and authorities, and allows the County of Loudoun to use Program funds.

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OBJECTIONS TO RELEASE OF FUNDS HUD will accept objections to its release of funds and the County of Loudoun’s certification for a period of fifteen days following the anticipated submission date or its actual receipt of the request (whichever is later) only if they are on one of the following bases: (a) the certification was not executed by the Certifying Officer of the County of Loudoun; (b) the County of Loudoun has omitted a step or failed to make a decision or finding required by HUD regulations at 24 CFR Part 58; (c) the grant recipient or other participants in the development process have committed funds, incurred costs or undertaken activities not authorized by 24 CFR Part 58 before approval of a release of funds by HUD; or (d) another Federal agency acting pursuant to 40 CFR Part 1504 has submitted a written finding that the project is unsatisfactory from the standpoint of environmental quality. Objections must be prepared and submitted in accordance with the required procedures (24 CFR Part 58, Sec. 58.76) and shall be addressed to: HUD 820 First Street, NE, Suite 300 Washington, DC 20002 Attention Ms. Christine Jenkins, Director District of Columbia Public and Indian Housing Program Center Potential objectors should contact HUD at (202) 275-6306, to verify the actual last day of the objection period. Tim Hemstreet, County Administrator Certifying Officer

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NOTICE OF FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT AND NOTICE OF INTENT TO REQUEST A RELEASE OF FUNDS

Legal Notices

September 5, 2019

TOWN OF LEESBURG NOTICE OF PLANNING COMMISSION PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER REZONING APPLICATION TLZM-2018-0004, WESTPARK 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 19, 2019 at 7:00 p.m. in the Town Council Chambers, 25 West Market Street, Leesburg, Virginia 20176, to consider rezoning application TLZM-2018-0004, Westpark. The applicant, U.S. Home Corporation, dba Lennar, is requesting approval of an application to rezone approximately 5.97 acres from the B-3, Community Retail/Commercial District and 6.54 acres from the R-E, Single-Family Residential District (12.51 acres total) to PRN, Planned Residential Neighborhood District. Also, the request seeks to rezone approximately 2.33 acres from the B-3 District to the R-E, Single-Family Residential Estate District. The applicant proposes 96 single-family attached dwelling units (townhouses) in the PRN District. The Town Plan designates the subject property as “Community Office” and “Open Space” on the Planned Land Use Policy Map. Residential use is not recommended at any density under the “Community Office” or “Open Space” designations. The applicant is proposing a density of 7.67 dwelling units per acre in the PRN District and no residential density on the R-E District-zoned remainder of the subject property, for an overall density of 0.67 dwelling units per acre for the subject property. The subject property consists of approximately 142.3 acres that contains 8.3 acres zoned B-3, Community Retail/Commercial and 134 acres zoned R-E, Single-Family Residential. The subject property is identified by the following Loudoun County Property Identification Numbers (PIN): 272-38-5124 and Tax Map Tax Map No. /47////////27E; PIN 272-17-3068 and Tax Map No. /47////////24B; and PIN 273-46-3338 and Tax Map No. /47////////24D. PIN 27238-5124 is addressed as 59 Clubhouse Drive SW, Leesburg, Virginia 20175. PIN 272-17-3068 is addressed as 1223 Bradfield Drive SW, Leesburg Virginia 20175. The subject property is located south of Clubhouse Drive and west of Route 15 (S. King Street) in the southwest quadrant of the Town. Additional information and copies of this rezoning application are available at the Department of Planning and Zoning located on the second floor of the Leesburg Town Hall, 25 West Market Street, Leesburg, Virginia 20176 during normal business hours (Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.), or by contacting Richard Klusek, Senior Planner at 703-771-2758 or rklusek@ leesburgva.gov. At these hearings, all persons desiring to express their views concerning these matters will be heard. Persons requiring special accommodations at the meeting should contact the Clerk of the Commission at (703) 771-2434 three days in advance of the meeting. For TTY/TDD service, use the Virginia Relay Center by dialing 711. 09/05 & 09/12/19

TOWN OF LEESBURG NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ZONING ORDINANCE SECTION 6.5.3 DENSITY/INTENSITY AND DIMENSIONAL STANDARDS FOR THE B-3, COMMUNITY RETAIL/COMMERCIAL DISTRICT Pursuant to Sections 15.2-1427, 15.2-2204, 15.2-2205 and 15.2-2285 of the Code of Virginia, 1950, as amended, the LEESBURG PLANNING COMMISSION will hold a public hearing on THURSDAY, September 19, 2019 at 7:00 p.m. in the Town Council Chambers, 25 West Market Street, Leesburg, Virginia, 20176 to consider the following amendments to the Zoning Ordinance: 1.

Amending Section 6.5.3 to allow modification of lot width and required yards and height standards in the B-3 District subject to acceptable justification.

Copies and additional information regarding these proposed Zoning Ordinance amendments are available at the Department of Planning and Zoning located on the second floor of the Leesburg Town Hall, 25 West Market Street, Leesburg, Virginia 20176 during normal business hours (Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.), or by calling 703-771-2766 and asking for Michael Watkins, Zoning Administrator. This zoning ordinance amendment application is identified as case number TLOA-2019-0006. 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. 09/05 & 09/12/19

Notice of Public Hearing

Town of Lovettsville Planning Commission The Lovettsville Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on the following items at their meeting at 7:30 pm on September 18, 2019 at the Lovettsville Town Office located at 6 East Pennsylvania Avenue: LVZA 2019-0003

Consideration of an amendment to Section 42-28 (Planning Commission) deleting paragraphs (a), (b) and (c) pertaining to Planning Commission appointment, membership, terms of office, and process for removal. Remaining paragraph (d) is amended for grammar.

Town of Leesburg Continues Water Valve Exercise and Maintenance Program Public Notification

LVZA 2019-0004

The Town of Leesburg is continuing a preventative maintenance program to protect the longevity and operation of the water system infrastructure and valves. This consists of a valve exercise program, which requires closing, then opening each main line valve and service line valves in specific distribution areas. The purpose of the program is to exercise main line valves throughout the distribution system to assure reliable operation and maintain water quality. During this program crews will exercise the valves by operating the valve through a full cycle and returning it to its normal position. Where valves are exercised, a fire hydrant will be flowed to ensure that the water in the main remains clear. During the valve turning exercise customers may experience some sediment or discolored water for a short period of time. Water is safe to drink and safe to use during this period. If this condition is noticed we recommend running several cold water taps at full force for a period of 1-2 minutes which should remove any discoloration from the water. It may be necessary to repeat this process after 30 minutes in some cases. In addition, the closing and opening of valves may introduce air into water lines which can cause temporary erratic water flow. The valve exercising will occur June through November during the hours of 7:00am – 2:30pm, Monday through Friday. The Town regrets any inconvenience the maintenance program may cause. If you have any questions regarding our valve exercising program, or have any concerns about water quality, please call the Utilities Department at 703-737-7075. For after-hour emergencies, please call the Leesburg Police Department at 703-771-4500. 09/05/19

Zoning Ordinance Amendment to Section 42- 28 (Planning Commission)

06/13/19

Zoning Ordinance Amendment to Reorganize Various Provisions of Article VI, VII and VIII

Consideration of an amendment to reorganize various sections of Article VI (Residential Districts), Article VII (Commercial and Light Industrial Zoning Districts) and Article VIII (General Regulations) in accordance with the following: 1. Section 42-196 (Bed and breakfast homestays, bed and breakfast inns and country inns): Relocate to new Section 42-297. 2. Section 42-197 (Child care homes and child care centers): Relocate to new Section 42-298. 3. Section 42-198 (Production nurseries and commercial nurseries): Relocate to new Section 42-299. 4. Section 42-200 (Wayside stands): Relocate to new Section 42-300. 5. Section 42-201 (Construction and/or sales trailers): Relocate to new Section 42-301. 6. Section 42-203 (Temporary portable storage containers): Relocate to new Section 42-302. 7. Section 42-257(2)(5.) (Construction activity): Relocate to new Section 42-303. 8. Section 42-292 (Temporary dwellings): Relocate to Section 42-200. 9. Section 42-296 (Limitations on parking of trucks in residential districts): Relocate to Section 42-201. The amendment would have the effect of making the zoning requirements for the non-residential uses and activities identified above applicable in all zoning districts (not only in the residential districts), making the zoning requirements for residential uses identified above applicable in the residential zoning districts only, and making the limitations on hours of operation for construction activities applicable in all zoning districts (not only in the commercial and industrial districts). The proposed zoning amendments are available for review at the Town Office between the hours of 8:30 am and 4:30 pm during weekdays or by special appointment, holidays excepted. Call (540) 822-5788 for more information or contact Joshua A. Bateman, Planning Director at jbateman@ lovettsvilleva.gov. In the event the meeting is postponed, the public hearing will be convened on the next regularly-scheduled meeting at the same time and place. 9/5 & 9/12/19

Legal Notices

LEESBURG TOWN CODE AMENDMENTS CHAPTER 34 (UTILITIES) ARTICLE III (SEWERS AND SEWAGE DISPOSAL) DIVISION 3 (FATS, OILS AND GREASE PROGRAM) FOR FOOD SERVICE ESTABLISHMENTS AND CONTRIBUTING NON-RESIDENTIAL FACILITIES; AND FEE SCHEDULE (APPENDIX B) Pursuant to Code of Virginia of 1950, as amended, §§ 15.2-107, 15.2-1427, 15.2-2111, 15.2-2122, 15.2-2119, and 15.2-2143, THE LEESBURG TOWN COUNCIL will hold a Public Hearing on Tuesday, September 10, 2019, at 7:00 p.m., in the Council Chambers at Town Hall, 25 West Market Street, Leesburg, Virginia, 20176, to consider the following Town Code Amendments: Sec. 34-164: Specify applicability of Virginia Building Code, International Plumbing Code, and Town Sewer Use Ordinance for Fats, Oil, and Grease (“FOG”) to food service establishments and contributing non-residential facilities Sec. 34-165 Add and revise definitions to clarify FOG program applicability and terms Sec. 34-166 Specify FOG device requirements for food service establishments and FOG contributing non-residential facilities Sec. 34-167 Clarify applicable FOG discharge limits and standards Sec. 34-168 Establish courtesy letter of non-compliance, establish time periods for compliance, and delete language inconsistent with state statutes Sec. 34-169 Remove language inconsistent with state statutes The following Fee Schedule amendments are proposed as a result of erroneously advertised and enacted rates based on 2018 Utility Rate Study Report: Sec. 34-61. Fixed water and account charge per quarter: Fixed and Account Charge per Quarter: Class Residential Individually Metered (Single Family)

Account Charge

Current 07/01/2018 $8.09

Effective 07/01/2019 $8.45

Effective 07/01/2020 $8.83

Effective 07/01/2021 $9.23

Effective 07/01/2022 $9.65

Effective 07/01/2023 $10.08

Water Meter Size 5/8” to ¾” Full ¾”

$24.73 $24.85

$25.84 $25.97

$27.00 $27.14

$28.22 $28.36

$29.49 $29.49 $29.64 $32.04

$30.82 $30.97

$43.89 $45.89 $47.71

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A copy of the proposed ordinance amendments are available from the Town Clerk, located in Town Hall. Additional information regarding these proposed amendments is available in the Department of Utilities, located at 1385 Russell Branch Parkway, SE, Leesburg, Virginia, 20175, during normal business hours (Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.), or by calling Amy Wyks, Director of Utilities at 703-737-7119. At this hearing, all persons desiring to express their views concerning these matters will be heard. Persons requiring special accommodations should contact the Clerk of Council at 703-771-2733, three days in advance of the meeting. For TTY/TDD service, use the Virginia Relay Center by dialing 711. 8/29, 9/5/2019

The Town of Leesburg will accept sealed proposals in the Procurement Office, 25 W. Market Street, Leesburg, VA 20176, until 3:00 p.m. on October 1, 2019 for the following:

RFP No. 100124-FY20-06 Electronic Marketing Strategy and Website Consultant The Town is soliciting sealed proposals from qualified firms to assist in the development of an electronic marketing strategy and the creation of a new standalone website for the Town’s Economic Development Department. For additional information, visit: http://www.leesburgva.gov/bidboard

IFB NO. 17012-FY20-18 BATTLEFIELD PARKWAY TRAIL ACROSS THE ROUTE 15 BYPASS SEALED BIDS to construct the above project WILL BE RECEIVED by the Office of Capital Projects for the Town of Leesburg, either by mail or hand delivered to the First Floor Lobby Receptionist, 25 West Market Street, Leesburg, VA 20176, UNTIL BUT NO LATER THAN 3:30 P.M. ON THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2019. Bids shall be marked “Sealed Bid for BATTLEFIELD PARKWAY TRAIL ACROSS THE ROUTE 15 BYPASS, Bid Date– Thursday, September 26, 2019 – 3:30 P.M.” Bids will be opened and read aloud at 25 West Market Street, Lower Level Conference Room 2, at that date and time. All questions regarding this bid must be submitted in writing via email to CapitalBidQuestions@ leesburgva.gov until but no later than 5:00 P.M. on Wednesday, September 18, 2019. The project includes clearing of trees and shrubs, erosion & sediment controls, demolition of asphalt trail, curb and gutter, installation of asphalt trail, storm drainage, concrete curb and gutter, trees and shrubs, restoration, traffic control, milling and resurfacing, pavement marking an signage, traffic signal modification and all incidentals related thereto. 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. Contact Cindy Steyer at 703-737-2302 or csteyer@leesburgva.gov with questions about obtaining these bid documents. 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. Terry L. Yates, P.E., Manager Office of Capital Projects 09/05/19

Sec. 34-169 Remove redundant table of violations

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TOWN OF LEESBURG ADVERTISEMENT FOR BID

ABC LICENSE Wicket Door Pub LLC, trading as Wicket Door Pub, 44921 George Washington Blvd Ste 100, Ashburn, Virginia 20147-3616 The above establishment is applying to the VIRGINIA AlCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL (ABC) AUTHORITY for a wine and beer on and off premises, Mixed Beverage Restaurant to sell or manufacture alcoholic beverages. Note: Objections to the issuance of this license must be submitted to ABC no later than 30 days from the publishing date of the first of two required newspaper legal notices. Objections should be registered at www.abc.virginia.gov or 800-552-3200. 08/29/19 & 09/05/19

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Loudoun County Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court Commonwealth of Virginia, in re Camillia Maria Morris Loudoun County Department of Family Services /v. Camillia Maria Morris, Sheilah Marie Morris, mother, Lucera Ruben Montoya, putative father The object of this suit is to: hold a permanency planning hearing and review of Foster Care Plan pursuant to Virginia Code §§ 16.1-282.1 and 16.1-281 for Camillia Maria Morris. It is ORDERED that the defendants Camillia Maria Morris, Sheilah Marie Morris, mother and Lucera Ruben Montoya, putative father appear at the above-named Court and protect their interests on or before October 2, 2019 at 3:00 pm. 08/29, 9/5, 9/12 & 9/19/19

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September 5, 2019

Legal Notices PUBLIC HEARING The LOUDOUN COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION will hold a public hearing in the Board of Supervisors’ Meeting Room on the first floor of the County Government Center, 1 Harrison Street, S.E., Leesburg, Virginia, on Tuesday, September 24, 2019, at 6:00 p.m. to consider the following: INTERIM ADDITIONS TO AGRICULTURAL AND FORESTAL DISTRICTS Applications have been received by the Loudoun County Department of Planning and Zoning and referred to the Agricultural District Advisory Committee (ADAC) and the Planning Commission pursuant to Chapter 43, Title 15.2 of the Code of Virginia to amend the ordinances for the following Agricultural and Forestal Districts to add the following parcels: DISTRICT New Lucketts New Lucketts New Lucketts Middleburg East Middleburg East Middleburg East New Hillsboro Beaverdam Valley

PIN 074379155000 106251260000 139386386000 399302216000 399302969000 399307480000 519256849000 565465106000

TAX MAP NUMBER /21////////22B /30///3///3A2/ /30//11/////1/ /98/////////7/ /98////////35/ /98////////37/ /25////////50D /72///2/////1/

ACRES ENROLLED 10 13.7 10.01 3.12 8.73 12.66 7.6 10

Any owner of additional qualifying land may join the applications with consent of the Board of Supervisors, at any time before the public hearing that the Board of Supervisors must hold on the applications. Additional qualifying lands may be added to an already created District at any time upon separate application pursuant to Chapter 43, Title 15.2 of the Code of Virginia. Any owner who joined in the application may withdraw their land, in whole or in part, by written notice filed with the Board of Supervisors, at any time before the Board of Supervisors acts pursuant to Virginia Code Section 15.2-4309. The conditions and periods of the foregoing Agricultural and Forestal Districts to which parcels are being considered for addition are as follows:

DISTRICT

PERIOD

New Lucketts Middleburg East New Hillsboro Beaverdam Valley

4 4 10 4

SUBDIVISION MINIMUM LOT SIZE 20 50 20 50

PERIOD START DATE April 13, 2019 July 18, 2019 April 11, 2012 June 30, 2018

Each of these Districts will be reviewed prior to its expiration date pursuant to Chapter 1226 of the Codified Ordinances of Loudoun County. Received applications were referred to the ADAC for review and recommendation. The ADAC held a public meeting on August 29, 2019, to consider the applications. The report and recommendations of the ADAC will be considered by the Planning Commission at its public hearing on September 24, 2019. The reports and recommendations of the ADAC and the Planning Commission 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(s) will be on file and open to public inspection at the Department of Planning and Zoning, 2nd Floor, County Government Center, 1 Harrison Street S.E., Leesburg, Virginia, Monday through Friday, 8:30 am until 4:30 pm or call (703) 777-0246. Documents also may be viewed and downloaded electronically 72 hours in advance of the public hearing at: www.loudoun.gov/pc (for Public Hearing documents, follow the link for Public Hearings Packet).

ZOAM-2019-0001 PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE REVISED 1993 LOUDOUN COUNTY ZONING ORDINANCE IN REGARD TO THE PD-TRC (TRANSIT RELATED CENTER) DISTRICT (Zoning Ordinance Amendment)

ZOAM-2018-0001 SHORT TERM RESIDENTIAL RENTALS (Zoning Ordinance Amendment)

Pursuant to Virginia Code §§15.2-2204, 15.2-2285, and 15.2-2286, and a Resolution of Intent to Amend adopted by the Board of Supervisors on July 18, 2019, the Planning Commission hereby gives notice of proposed amendments to the Revised 1993 Zoning Ordinance (“Zoning Ordinance”) in order to establish new regulations and definitions in regard to short term residential rentals to: 1) establish short-term residential rentals as a new accessory use to residential uses; 2) establish new and/or revise existing additional use regulations and/or performance standards to address short-term residential rentals; and 3) establish new and/or revise existing definitions to address short-term residential rentals. The amendment proposes revisions to Article 1, General Regulations, Section 1-200, Interpretation of Ordinance; Article 5, Additional Regulations and Standards, Section 5-100, Permitted Accessory Uses and Structures, Section 5-600, Additional Regulations for Specific Uses; Article 8, Definitions, and such other Articles, Sections, Subsections, and provisions of the Zoning Ordinance as necessary to implement and maintain consistency with the foregoing amendments or as otherwise necessary to correct typographical errors, section and subsection numbering, and formatting within, update cross-references to, and further clarify the requirements of, the above-mentioned section(s) of the Zoning Ordinance. The proposed text amendments under consideration include, without limitation, the following: Amendments to Article 5, Additional Regulations and Standards, Section 5-100 et seq., Permitted Accessory Uses and Structures: • Establish new regulations as necessary to establish short term residential rentals as a new accessory use to residential uses; • Establish new regulations as necessary to mitigate and/or otherwise address the impacts of the new short term rentals accessory use. Amendments to Article 8, Definitions: • Establish new definitions for “short term residential rental”. • Establish new definitions for “operator”. The public purposes of these amendments are to achieve the purposes of zoning as set forth in Virginia Code §§15.2-2200 and 15.2-2283, including, without limitation, furtherance of the public necessity, convenience, general welfare and good zoning practice and facilitating the creation of a convenient, attractive and harmonious community.

ZCPA-2019-0007 SEVEN HILLS

(Zoning Concept Plan Amendment) NVR MS Cavalier Loudoun, L.L.C., of Reston Virginia, has submitted an application to amend the existing proffers and the concept development plan (“CDP”) approved with ZMAP-20050001, Seven Hills, in order to permit an increase in the number of children, in the Child Care Center, from 125 to 225 with no resulting change in the previously approved density in the PDH3 (Planned Development-Housing), administered as R-4 (Single Family Residential), zoning district. This application is subject to the Revised 1993 Zoning Ordinance. The subject property is approximately 464.58 acres in size and is located south of Braddock Road (Route 620) and west of Gum Spring Road (Route 659), in the Blue Ridge Election District. The subject property is more particularly described as PIN: 207-16-3530. The area is governed by the policies of the Loudoun County 2019 General Plan (Transition Policy Area (Transition Large Lot Neighborhood)) which designate this area for large lot Residential uses at a density of up to one dwelling unit per three acres in the Lower Foley area.

ZRTD-2018-0006 WOODLAND ROAD PROPERTY, LLC (Zoning Conversion in the Route 28 Taxing District)

Woodland Road Property, L.L.C., of Sterling, Virginia, has submitted an application to rezone approximately 1.27 acres from the PD-IP (Planned Development-Industrial Park) zoning district under the 1972 Zoning Ordinance, to the PD-IP zoning district under the Revised 1993 Zoning Ordinance, in order to permit the development of all principal and accessory uses permitted in the PD-IP zoning district under the Revised 1993 Zoning Ordinance at a maximum Floor Area Ratio (FAR) of 0.6 (up to 1.0 by Special Exception). The subject property is located within the Route 28 Tax District, Corridor Business (CB) Optional Overlay. The subject property is approximately 1.27 acres in size and is located west of Cascades Parkway (Route 637), on the north side of Woodland Road (Route 679) and east side of Stonetree Court (Route 902), at 21606 Stonetree Court, Sterling, Virginia, in the Sterling Election District. The subject property is more particularly described as PIN: 031-49-3183. The area is governed by the policies of the Loudoun County 2019 General Plan (Suburban Policy Area (Suburban Employment Place Type)), which support a broad array of Employment uses including light production, office, research and development, and contractor services, at a recommended Floor Area Ratio (FAR) up to 1.0.

ZMAP-2019-0002 PROJECT NOVA

(Zoning Map Amendment) SDC Ashburn 1, L.L.C., of New York, New York, has submitted an application to rezone approximately 23.15 acres from the PD-OP (Planned Development – Office Park) zoning district under the Revised 1993 Zoning Ordinance to the PD-OP zoning district under the Revised 1993 Zoning Ordinance in order to develop by right special exceptions uses in the PD-OP zoning district up to a 0.6 Floor to Area Ratio (FAR). The property is located within the AI (Airport Impact) Overlay District, within the Ldn 65 or higher, between the Ldn 60-65 aircraft noise contours and located

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(Zoning Ordinance Modifications) SDC Ashburn I, L.L.C., of New York, New York, has submitted an application to request the following Zoning Ordinance modification(s):

ZONING ORDINANCE SECTION §5-900(A)(2), Access and Setbacks From Specific Roads and the W&OD Trail, Building and Parking Setbacks from Roads, Route 267 And §5-900(A)(10), Access and Setbacks From Specific Roads and the W&OD Trail, Building and Parking Setbacks from Roads, Other Major Collector Roads

PROPOSED MODIFICATION Reduce the minimum required building setback from 150 feet to 125 feet and reduce the minimum required parking setback from 100 feet to 50 feet from Route 267 And Reduce the minimum required building setback from 75 feet to 45 feet and reduce the minimum required parking setback from 35 feet to 20 feet along Shellhorn Road, Prentice Road, and Lockridge Road

The subject property is in the PD-OP (Planned Development – Office Park) zoning district under the Revised 1993 Zoning Ordinance. The property is located fully within the AI (Airport Impact) Overlay District (AIOD), within the Ldn 65 or higher, partially within and between the Ldn 60-65 aircraft noise contours and the Ldn 65 or greater aircraft noise contour. A portion of the property is also located partially within the FOD (Floodplain Overlay District) (FOD). A portion of the subject property is located in the Route 28 Corridor Business Optional Overlay District. The subject property is approximately 262.22 acres in size and is located on the north side of the Dulles Greenway (Route 267), east of Loudoun County Parkway (Route 607) and both east and west of Broad Run in the Broad Run Election District. The subject property is more particularly described as PINs: 062-17-6281 and 062-28-2871. The area is governed by the policies of the Loudoun County 2019 General Plan (Urban Policy Area), in the Urban Employment Place Type which designate this area for Employment uses at a minimum Floor Area Ratio (FAR) 1.0.

ZMAP-2018-0008, ZCPA-2018-0010 & ZMOD-2018-0023 COMMONWEALTH CENTER LAND BAY E

(Zoning Map Amendment, Zoning Concept Plan Amendment, & Zoning Modification) One Loudoun Car Wash, L.L.C., of Herndon, Virginia, has submitted applications for the following: 1) To rezone a parcel described as PIN: 057-10-8226, that is approximately 3.59 acres in size, from the A-3 (Agricultural Residential) zoning district under the Revised 1993 Zoning Ordinance to the PD-CC-SC (Planned Development – Commercial Center – Small Regional Center) zoning district under the Revised 1993 Zoning Ordinance in order to permit the development of all principal and accessory uses permitted in the PD-CC-SC zoning district under the Revised 1993 Zoning Ordinance at a maximum Floor Area Ratio (FAR) of 0.40 with surface parking lots, 0.60 if parking structures are provided, or up to 2.0 on individual lots, provided the Commercial Center is developed in accordance with a proffered concept development plan (“CDP”) which limits the maximum overall FAR of the center to no more than 0.40 FAR; and 2) To amend the existing Proffers and concept development plan (“CDP”) approved with ZMAP-2016-0017, Commonwealth Center, in order to: a) incorporate the 3.59 acres described above into the commercial center as Land Bay E, b) modify phasing requirements for Office Space, c) modify transportation commitments, d) modify landscaping commitments. These applications are subject to the Revised 1993 Zoning Ordinance. The applicant also requests the following Zoning Ordinance modification(s): ZONING ORDINANCE SECTION

PROPOSED MODIFICATION

§4-202(C), PD-CC Planned Development – Commercial Center, Purpose, Size and Location of Individual Districts, Small Regional Center.

Permit a minimum district size that is less than the required minimum of twenty (20) acres.

§4-205(C)(1)(c), PD-CC Planned Development – Commercial Center, Lot Requirements, Yards, Adjacent to Roads, Small Regional Center (SC).

Permit building and parking to be located less than the required thirty-five (35) feet from any road right-of-way.

§4-205(C)(3), PD-CC Planned Development – Commercial Center, Lot Requirements, Yards, Adjacent to Other Nonresidential Districts.

Eliminate the required building, parking, outdoor storage and loading area setback along the northern, eastern, and southern property lines.

§4-206(D)(3), PD-CC Planned Development – Commercial Center, Building Requirements, Vehicular Access, Small Regional Centers.

Permit a small regional center to be accessible from a minor arterial roadway.

§5-900(A)(9), Access and Setbacks From Specific Roads and the W&OD Trail, Building and Parking Setbacks From Roads, Other Arterial Roads.

Reduce the minimum building and parking setback from Loudoun County Parkway from 100 feet and 75 feet, respectively, to 50 feet for both.

§1-205(A), Interpretation of Ordinance, Limitations and Methods for Measurements of Lots, Yards and Related Terms.

Permit a structure requiring a building permit to be erected upon any lot which has frontage onto private travel ways or a private access easement in the PD-CC-SC (Planned Development – Commercial Center – Small Regional Center) zoning district.

The subject property is located within the Route 28 Tax District, and within the Corridor Business (CB) Optional Overlay, the AI (Airport Impact) Overlay District, outside of but within one (1) mile of the Ldn 60, aircraft noise contours, and is also located partially within the FOD (Floodplain Overlay District). The subject property is approximately 40.26 acres in size and is located on the east side of Loudoun County Parkway (Route 607), South of Harry Byrd Highway (Route 7) and north of Marblehead Drive (Route 2276), in the Broad Run Election District. The property is more particularly described as follows: PIN 057-10-8226 040-26-1613 (portion) 040-35-1775 040-45-0894

PROPERTY ADDRESS 20398 Loudoun County Pkwy, Ashburn, Virginia N/A 44845 Russell Branch Pkwy, Ashburn, Virginia 44835 Russell Branch Pkwy, Ashburn, Virginia

The area is governed by the policies of the Loudoun County 2019 General Plan (Suburban Policy Area (Suburban Mixed Used Place Type)) which designate this area for a mix of Residential, Commercial, Entertainment, Cultural and Recreational Amenities, and Office uses at a recommended Floor Area Ratio (FAR) up to 1.0. Additional density (up to 1.5 FAR) may be achieved through the provision of additional project elements. ZMAP-2016-0023, ZCPA-2016-0017, SPEX-2016-0067, SPEX-2016-0069 SPEX-2017-0039, SPEX-2018-0013, ZMOD-2016-0023 & ZMOD-2019-0035 WHITMAN PROPERTY - SOUTH (Zoning Map Amendment Petition & Zoning Concept Plan Amendment) (Special Exceptions & Zoning Modifications)

Van Metre, Whitman Farm Commercial, L.L.C., of Fairfax, Virginia, has submitted applications for the following: 1) To rezone approximately 7 acres from the TR-3 (Transitional Residential-3) zoning district under the Revised 1993 Zoning Ordinance to the PD-CC-CC (Planned Development-Commercial Center-Community Center) zoning district under the Revised 1993 Zoning Ordinance in order to permit the development of all principal and accessory uses permitted in the PD-CC-CC zoning district under the Revised 1993 Zoning Ordinance with no resulting change in maximum density; 2) To amend the existing Proffers and concept development plan (“CDP”) approved with ZMAP-2014-0008, Whitman Property South, in order to: a) reconfigure building and site layout and traffic circulation; and b) allow new uses within Subareas 1 and 2, with no resulting change in maximum density; 3) A Special Exception to permit an Automobile Service Station (with a convenience store, up to eight gas pumps, and a car wash); 4) A Special Exception to permit an approximately 13,000 square foot Automobile Service Station (with no gas pumps); 5) A Special Exception to permit an approximately 2,400 square foot Restaurant with drive-through facilities; and 6) A Special Exception to permit an existing Telecommunications Facility to remain in the proposed PD-CC-CC zoning district; These applications are subject to the Revised 1993 Zoning Ordinance, and the proposed uses are listed as Special Exception uses under Section 4-204(B). The Applicant also requests the following Zoning Ordinance modification(s): ZONING ORDINANCE SECTION

PROPOSED MODIFICATION

§5-900(A)(9)(a) and (b), Access and Setbacks from Specific Roads and the W&OD Trail, Building and Parking Setbacks from Roads, Other Arterial Roads

Reduce the minimum building setback along Gum Spring Road (Route 659) from 100 feet to 75 feet And Reduce the minimum parking setback along Gum Spring Road (Route 659) from 75 feet to 35 feet

§5-1403(E), Buffering and Screening, Standards.

Permit the canopy and understory trees in the Type 3 Front Buffer Yard required to be planted along the subject property’s frontage with Braddock Road (Route 620) to be relocated to another location within Subarea 1.

§5-1407(A) Buffering and Screening, Buffer Yard and Screening Requirements, Location.

Permit the canopy and understory trees required in the Type 3 Front Buffer Yard plantings to be relocated to another location within Subarea 1.

The subject property is located partially within the AI (Airport Impact) Overlay District, outside of but within one (1) mile of the Ldn 60 aircraft noise contour. The subject property is approximately 15.87 acres in size and is located on the east side of Gum Spring Road (Route 659), and on the south side of Braddock Road (Route 620), at 25626 and 25742 Gum Spring Road, in the Dulles Election District. The subject property is more particularly described as PIN: 206-19-1366. The area is governed by the policies of the Loudoun County 2019 General Plan (Transition Policy Area (Transition Community Center)) which designate this area for Commercial and limited Residential uses at a recommended density of 4 to 8 dwelling units per acre and Floor Area Ratio (FAR) up to 0.6.

ZMAP-2019-0005, ZCPA-2019-0006 & ZMOD-2019-0006 BROADLANDS SECTIONS 23 & 104

(Zoning Map Amendment, Zoning Concept Plan Amendment & Zoning Modification) County of Loudoun, Virginia and Broadlands Commercial Development of Fairfax, Virginia, have submitted applications for the following: 1) To rezone approximately 2.82 acres from the R-1 (Single Family Residential) zoning district under the Revised 1993 Zoning Ordinance to the PD-H3 (Planned Development – Housing) zoning district under the Revised 1993 Zoning Ordinance in order to develop a Single Family detached development of up to 8 dwelling units per acre; and 2) amend the existing Proffers and concept development plan (“CDP”) approved with ZMAP-1994-0005, Chandler, in order to: a) designate the aforementioned 2.82 acres to be zoned PD-H3 as part of Section 23; b) designate Section 23 from Community Center uses to Residential uses to allow development of 60 Single Family detached residences; and c) designate a 20.92-acre

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partially within the FOD (Floodplain Overlay District). The subject property is approximately 23.15 acres in size and is located east of Loudoun County Parkway (Route 607) and north of the Dulles Greenway (Route 267) in the Broad Run Election District. The subject property is more particularly described as PIN: 062-17-6281. The area is governed by the policies of the Loudoun County 2019 General Plan (Urban Policy Area), in the Urban Employment Place Type which designate this area for Employment uses at a minimum Floor Area Ration (FAR) of 1.0.

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Legal Notices portion of Section 104 from Office uses to a Public Use Site to allow development of the proposed Ashburn Recreation Center. These applications are subject to the Revised 1993 Zoning Ordinance. The applicant also requests the following Zoning Ordinance modification(s): ZONING ORDINANCE SECTION

PROPOSED MODIFICATION

§7-108(A)(3), Affordable Dwelling Unit Developments, Modifications.

Provide payment of cash in lieu of providing required Affordable Dwelling Units (ADUs) in Section 23 (PIN: 155-26-6774 and PIN: 155-36-4275)

§5-900(A)(9), Access and Setbacks From Roads and the W&OD Trail, Building and Parking Setbacks From Roads, Other Arterial Roads.

Reduce the building setback along Belmont Ridge Road (Route 659) from 100 feet to 75 feet in Section 23 (PIN: 155-26-6774 and PIN: 155-36-4275).

Broadlands Section 23 is approximately 18.75 acres and is located on the north side of Truro Parish Drive (Route 2119) and on the east side of Belmont Ridge Road (Route 659), south of Belmont Glen Place (Route 2536) in the Broad Run Election District. The 20.92-acre portion of Broadlands Section 104 is located generally on the north side of Broadlands Boulevard (Route 640), the south side of the Dulles Greenway (Route 267), and west of Claiborne Parkway (Route 901) in the Ashburn Election District. The property is more particularly described as follows: PIN 155-26-6774 155-36-4275 117-15-1541 (portion)

PROPERTY ADDRESS N/A 21446 Belmont Ridge Road, Ashburn, Virginia 21140 Coopers Hawk Drive, Ashburn, Virginia 43150 Van Metre Drive, Ashburn, Virginia

The area is governed by the policies of the Loudoun County 2019 General Plan (Suburban Policy Area) which designate Section 23 for Suburban Neighborhood which supports Residential development at a density of up to four dwelling units per acre and Section 104 for Suburban Mixed Use which supports a mix of Residential, Commercial, Entertainment, Cultural, and Recreational uses at a maximum Floor Area Ratio (FAR) of 1.0

ZMAP-2018-0016, ZCPA-2018-0015, SPEX-2018-0039, ZMOD-2018-0036 ZMOD-2018-0037, ZMOD-2018-0038 & ZMOD-2018-0039 GOOSE CREEK VILLAGE EAST & WEST

of Residential, Commercial, Entertainment, Cultural and Recreational uses at a maximum Floor Area Ratio (FAR) of 1.0.

ZMAP-2018-0010, SPEX-2018-0035, ZMOD-2018-0026 ZMOD-2018-0028 & ZMOD-2018-0029 ASHBURN STATION (Zoning Map Amendment, Special Exception & Zoning Modifications)

Peterson Companies, LC, of Fairfax, Virginia, has submitted applications for the following: 1) To rezone approximately 10.04 acres from the CR-1 (Countryside Residential-1) zoning districts under the Revised 1993 Zoning Ordinance to the R-24 (Multifamily Residential with Affordable Dwelling Units) zoning district under the Revised 1993 Zoning Ordinance in order to develop up to 224 Residential units at a residential density of 21.54 dwelling units per acre; and 2) A Special Exception to reduce the required front yard along Ashburn Village Boulevard (Route 2020) from 25 feet to 10 feet in the R-24 Affordable Dwelling Unit (Multifamily Residential with Affordable Dwelling units)zoning district. These applications are subject to the Revised 1993 Zoning Ordinance, and the proposed use is listed as a Special Exception use under Section 7-1003(C)(4). The Applicant also requests the following Zoning Ordinance modification(s): ZONING ORDINANCE SECTION

PROPOSED MODIFICATION

§3-702(A), R-24, Multifamily Residential, Size and Location, Abutting arterials and major collectors

Permit direct access to Ashburn Village Boulevard via private roads rather than minor collector roads.

§3-707(B), R-24, Multifamily Residential, Building Requirements, Building Height.

Permit multifamily buildings to be constructed to a maximum height of 60 feet without providing an additional setback from streets or lot lines.

§3-708(C), R-24, Multifamily Residential, Additional Development Standards, Minimum Buffer

Reduce the minimum required width of a permanent common open space buffer from 50 feet to 25 feet.

§5-900(A)(10)(a), Access and Setbacks From Specific Roads and the W&OD Trail, Building and Parking Setbacks From Roads, Other Major Collector Roads, Building

Reduce the minimum required building setback from 75 feet to 25 feet along Waxpool Road (Route 640) And Reduce the minimum required building setback from 75 feet to 10 feet along Ashburn Village Boulevard (Route 2020).

§5-900(C), Access and Setbacks From Specific Roads and the W&OD Trail, Access from major roads

Allow the creation of two access points along Ashburn Village Boulevard (Route 2020) where there is no existing or planned median break and which have not been approved by Loudoun County or the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT).

(Zoning Map Amendment & Zoning Concept Plan Amendment) (Special Exception & Zoning Modifications)

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Goose Creek Commercial L.L.C., of Ashburn, Virginia, has submitted applications for the following: 1) To rezone approximately 13.9 acres from the PD-OP (Planned Development – Office Park) zoning district under the Revised 1993 Zoning Ordinance to the R-24 Affordable Dwelling Unit (Multi-Family Residential with Affordable Dwelling Units) zoning district under the Revised 1993 Zoning Ordinance in order to develop up to 282 residential units at a residential density of 20.29 dwelling units per acre; 2) A Zoning Concept Plan Amendment to replace the Proffers approved with ZMAP-2003-0008 and to amend the Concept Development Plan approved with ZMAP-2003-0008, Goose Creek Village North, to revise (a) development layout, (b) site circulation, (c) proposed zoning district, (d) proposed uses, and (e) plat notes and tabulations; (3) A Special Exception to modify Sections 7-1003(C)(1), (2), and (3), Lot and Building Requirements, Yards, in order to reduce the minimum amount of required active recreation space from 55,800 square feet to 50,000 square feet. These applications are subject to the Revised 1993 Zoning Ordinance, and the proposed modification of yard requirements is permitted by Special Exception under Section 7-1003(C)(4). The Applicant also requests the following Zoning Ordinance modification(s): ZONING ORDINANCE SECTION §3-707(B), Building Requirements, Building Height.

PROPOSED MODIFICATION Increase the maximum height of a multifamily structure from 45 feet to 65 feet.

§7-1003(E), R-24 Multi-family Residential District, Lot and Building Requirements, Active Recreation Space.

Reduce the required amount of active recreation space from 55,800 square feet to 50,000 square feet.

§5-900(A)(10)(a), Access and Setbacks from Specific Roads and W&OD Trail, Building and Parking Setbacks From Roads, Other Major Collector Roads, Building

Reduce the minimum building setback along Sycolin Road (Route 625) from 75 feet to 15 feet.

§ 5-1403(E) Buffering and Screening, Standards

Reduce the required Type 3 Front Yard Buffer along the subject property’s northern boundary with Sycolin Road (Route 625) to a Type 1 Front Buffer Yard.

And § Table 5-1414(B) of §5-1414, Buffering and Screening, Buffer Yard and Screening Matrix, Buffer Yard.

Eliminate the required Type 1 Side Buffer Yard along the boundary between the proposed R-24 zoning district and the existing PD-OP (Planned Development – Office Park) and PD-MUB (Planned Development-Mixed Use Business) zoning districts adjacent to the subject property.

The subject property is approximately 49.49 acres in size and is located north of the Dulles Greenway (Route 267) and west of Belmont Ridge Road (Route 659), at 20745 Erskine Terrace, Ashburn Virginia, in the Ashburn Election District. The subject property is more particularly described as PIN: 153-17-2376. The area is governed by the policies of the Loudoun County 2019 General Plan (Suburban Policy Area (Suburban Mixed Use)), which designate this area for a mix

The modification of the buffering and screening requirements applicable to the proposed Special Exception uses is authorized as part of an approval action of a Special Exception under Section 51403(C), pursuant to which the Applicant also requests the following Zoning Ordinance modification(s): ZONING ORDINANCE SECTION §5-1403(E), Standards

Buffering

and

Screening,

And Table 5-1414(B) of §5-1414, Buffering and Screening, Buffer Yard and Screening Matrix, Buffer Yard.

PROPOSED MODIFICATION Replace the required Type 3 Front Yard Buffer planting quantities along the subject property’s frontage with Waxpool Road (Route 640) with 0 canopy trees, 3 understory trees, 32 shrubs, and 0 evergreen trees. And Replace the required Type 3 Front Yard Buffer located along the subject property’s frontage with Ashburn Village Boulevard (Route 2020) with a Type 1 Front Yard Buffer.

The subject property is approximately 10.04 acres in size and is located in the southwest quadrant of the intersection of Waxpool Road (Route 640) and Ashburn Village Boulevard (Route 2020), in the Broad Run Election District. The subject property is more particularly described as follows: PIN 088-26-9238 (portion) 088-27-5670 (portion) 088-37-2815 (portion) 088-27-1047

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The area is governed by the policies of the Loudoun County 2019 General Plan (Urban Policy Area (Urban Mixed Use)), which designate this area for a mix of Residential and NonResidential uses at a recommended Floor Area Ratio (FAR) of 1.5 to 2.0. Unless and otherwise noted above, full and complete copies of the above-referenced amendments, applications, ordinances and/or plans, and related documents may be examined in the Loudoun County Department of Building and Development, County Government Center, 1 Harrison Street,

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Citizens are encouraged to call in advance to sign up to speak at the public hearing. If you wish to sign up in advance of the hearing, please call the Department of Planning and Zoning at 703-7770246 prior to 12:00 PM on the day of the public hearing. Speakers may also sign up at the hearing. Written comments are welcomed at any time and may be sent to the Loudoun County Planning Commission, 1 Harrison Street, S.E., 3rd Floor, MSC #62, Leesburg, Virginia 20175, or by e-mail to loudounpc@loudoun.gov. If written comments are presented at the hearing, please provide ten (10) copies for distribution to the Commission and the Clerk’s records. All members of the public will be heard as to their views pertinent to these matters. Any individual representing and/or proposing to be the sole speaker on behalf of a citizen’s organization or civic association is encouraged to contact the Department of Planning and Zoning prior to the date of the public hearing if special arrangements for additional speaking time and/or audio-visual equipment will be requested. Such an organization representative will be allotted 6 minutes to speak, and the Chairman may grant additional time if the request is made prior to the date of the hearing and the need for additional time is reasonably justified.

Citizens are encouraged to call the Department of Planning and Zoning on the day of the public hearing to confirm that an item is on the agenda, or, the most current agenda may be viewed on the Planning Commission’s website at www.loudoun.gov/pc. In the event that the second Thursday is a holiday or the meeting may not be held due to inclement weather or other conditions that make it hazardous for members to attend, the meeting will be moved to the third Tuesday of the month. In the event that Tuesday is a holiday or the Tuesday meeting may not be held due to inclement weather or other conditions that make it hazardous for members to attend, the meeting will be held on the following Thursday. The meeting will be held at a place determined by the Chairman. Hearing assistance is available for meetings in the Board of Supervisors’ Meeting Room. FM Assistive Listening System is available at the meetings at all other locations. If you require any type of reasonable accommodation as a result of a physical, sensory or mental disability to participate in this meeting, contact the Department of Planning and Zoning at 703-777-0246. Please provide three days’ notice. BY ORDER OF:

FRED JENNINGS, CHAIRMAN LOUDOUN COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION 9/5 & 9/12/19

TOWN OF LEESBURG DEPARTMENT OF UTILITIES NOTICE OF WATER MAIN FLUSHING

TOWN OF LEESBURG NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

The Town of Leesburg will conduct controlled flushing of water mains throughout the Town beginning June 1 through November 30th, 2019. This preventative maintenance program is essential for maintaining the Town’s high standards of water quality. Water mains are flushed by opening fire hydrants and allowing them to flow freely for a short period of time. The flushing cleans out sediment, removes air which may accumulate in the water mains and restores chlorine levels in areas of limited use, thereby, reducing the potential for bacteriological contamination. Water is safe to drink and safe to use during flushing. However, flushing may result in temporary discoloration and sediment in the water. If discoloration or sediment is evident, the Town recommends residents avoid doing laundry until the discoloration subsides. Flushing may also introduce air into the water, which may temporarily cause erratic flow.

TO CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ZONING ORDINANCE SECTION 9.2 USE TABLE, SECTION 9.3 USE STANDARDS, AND SECTION 18.1 DEFINITIONS, ALL RELATING TO THE ADDITION OF A NEW USE FLEET STORAGE, PUBLIC Pursuant to Sections 15.2-1427, 15.2-2204, 15.2-2205 and 15.2-2285 of the Code of Virginia, 1950, as amended, the LEESBURG TOWN COUNCIL will hold a public hearing on TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2019 at 7:00 p.m. in the Town Council Chambers, 25 West Market Street, Leesburg, Virginia, 20176 to consider the following amendments to the Zoning Ordinance: 1. Amending Section 9.2 Use Table to add Fleet Storage, Public as a permitted use by Minor Special Exception. 2. Amending Section 9.3 Use Standards to add new performance standards for Fleet Storage, Public. 3. Amending Section 18.1 Definitions to add new definitions associated with Fleet Storage, Public.

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Some residents and businesses may experience lower pressure during the flushing in their neighborhood. The Town regrets any inconvenience the flushing operation may cause. Please call the Utilities Department at 703-737-7075 for further information. For after-hour emergencies, call the Leesburg Police Department at 703-771-4500.

09/05/19 06/13/19

NOTICE OF IMPOUNDMENT OF ABANDONED VEHICLES This notice is to inform the owner and any person having a security interest in their right to reclaim the motor vehicle herein described within 15 days after the date of storage charges resulting from placing the vehicle in custody, and the failure of the owner or persons having security interests to exercise their right to reclaim the vehicle within the time provided shall be deemed a waiver by the owner, and all persons having security interests of all right, title and interest in the vehicle, and consent to the sale of the abandoned motor vehicle at a public auction. This notice shall also advise the owner of record of his or her right to contest the determination by the Sheriff that the motor vehicle was “abandoned”, as provided in Chapter 630.08 of the Loudoun County Ordinance, by requesting a hearing before the County Administrator in writing. Such written request for a hearing must be made within 15 days of the notice. YR.

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At this hearing all persons desiring to express their views concerning these matters will be heard. Persons requiring special accommodations should contact the Clerk of Council at (703) 771-2733 three days in advance of the meeting. For TTY/TDD service, use the Virginia Relay Center by dialing 711. 08/29/19 & 09/5/19

LOUDOUN COUNTY WILL BE ACCEPTING SEALED COMPETITIVE BIDS FOR: CONSTRUCTION OF THE ROUND HILL TO FRANKLIN PARK TRAIL AND MAIN STREET PROJECTS, IFB (RFQ) No. 21773, until prior to 4:00 p.m., local “Atomic Time”, November 5, 2019. A Pre-Bid Conference will be held on September 17, 2019 at 1:30 pm at the Round Hill Town Hall located at 23 Main Street, Round Hill, Virginia 20141 for clarification of any questions on the drawings, specifications, and site conditions. PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT – COAT AND PANT, IFB (RFQ) No. 87781, until prior to 4:00 p.m., local “Atomic Time”, September 19, 2019.

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Solicitation forms are available by downloading them from the website at www.loudoun.gov/procurement at no cost. Solicitation forms may also be picked up at the Division of Procurement at 1 Harrison Street, 4th Floor, Leesburg, Virginia 20175 between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. weekdays or call (703) 777-0403. WHEN CALLING, PLEASE LET US KNOW IF YOU NEED ANY REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION FOR ANY TYPE OF DISABILITY IN ORDER TO PARTICIPATE IN THIS PROCUREMENT. 9/5/19

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John Coleman Jones

John Coleman Jones, 75 passed away unexpectedly on August 25, 2019 at his home in Leesburg. He was born in Leesburg on December 31, 1943 to Madelaine McNall Morgan and Samuel Powell Jones. He spent his childhood years in Hamilton and graduated from Loudoun County High School in 1963. He earned his bachelor’s degree at Bridgewater College in 1967. Soon after college John served in the U.S. Army with the Special Forces in Vietnam. Later he worked for the Mechanical Contractors Association of America. In 1995 he left that job and began working as an insurance agent until his passing. In 1973 John married Margaret Lee Bailey and the couple lived in Leesburg during their forty-six year marriage. He liked to travel and enjoyed a South America cruise in 2008 and his many visits to Switzerland to visit with his son Chris and his family. While at home he spent time working in the yard, making improvements to the house and watching his favorite television shows. John was predeceased by his parents and his son, Todd. He leaves behind his loving wife and his son, Christopher, daughter-in-law, Erin, his two granddaughters, Sophie and Nova, several cousins and many friends. A celebration of his life was held on September 5, 2019 at Loudoun Funeral Chapel. Internment will be held at a later date at Union Cemetery in Leesburg, VA. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Loudoun County Fire and Rescue, P.O. Box 7100, Leesburg, VA 20177. Please share condolences with the family at www.LoudounFuneralChapel. com

[ D E AT H N O T I C E ] Kim Alan Johnson, 61, of Leesburg, passed away on 8/24/2019 For a list of service dates and the full obituary please go to Loudounfuneralchapel.com or call (703) 777-6000.

John W. Young

John W. Young, age 54, of Leesburg, VA, passed away on Monday, August 26, 2019, at Capital Caring, Adler Center in Aldie, VA after a long battle with pancreatic neuroendocrine cancer. Born Friday, September 4, 1964 in Hartford, Connecticut, he was the son of the late John R. Young and Diana Ramsdell. He was the nephew of Norman and the late Evelyn Young whom considered him to be their heart, soul, and treasure. He is survived by his wife of 26 years, Elizabeth A. “Betsy” Young and their two sons: Alex and Luke Young, sisters: Corinne (Roger) Wassmuth, of Somers, CT and Kimberly Andrews of Enfield, CT and a brother Kenneth (Anicia) Young of Somers, CT, his mother-in-law Susan MacPherson and numerous nieces, nephews and other family members. He was preceded in death by his parents, his nephew, and his beloved Aunt Evelyn Young. John had a 32 year career as an aircraft mechanic with United Airlines, at SFO, LAX, and Dulles where he developed many close friendships. He made multiple trips across the country on his motorcycle and had numerous hobbies and interests, However, being a father to his two sons, Luke and Alex, was his greatest source of achievement, pride, and inspiration. They adored their father. This kind man will be dearly missed and in our hearts forever. A Memorial Service will be held on Friday August 30, 2019 at 10:30AM at Loudoun Funeral Chapel 158 Catoctin Circle SE Leesburg, VA 20175 with Pastor Justin Ritt officiating. The family will receive friends from 9:30AM until the time of the services. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to the Luke and Alex Young, college fund, c/o Elizabeth Young or the Adler Center for Capital Caring at 24419 Millstream Drive Aldie, VA 20105. Online condolences may be expressed at www.loudounfuneralchapel. com

He departed this life peacefully on Wed. Aug. 21, 2019 at Loudoun Hospital, Leesburg, VA Lindsey is survived by his loving wife, of 40 years, Helen Smith Ural; three children, Melissa Ural of Ashburn, VA, Leon Ural of Leesburg VA, and Katasha Renee Ural of Martinsburg, WV; nine grandchildren, Antonio Ural, Iesha Ural, Alvin Ural, Travis Smith, Dameon Grayson, Daneecia Grayson, Dalante Grayson, Laexana Ural, Duane Lee Jefferson Jr., and five great grandchildren. Also surviving are three sisters, Dorothy Cook of Silver Spring, MD, Mary Ewell of Suitland, MD, Frances Frye of Camp Springs, MD, and one brother, Beverly Ewell of Mt. Pleasant, SC; his mother-in-law, Pearl Blow(Edward Blow, deceased) of Purcellville, VA; three sisters-in-law, Jackie Williams(Harry) of Purcellville, VA, Francine Fisher(John) of Aldie, VA, and Lily Trammell(Rev. Roy Trammell Sr.) of Hamilton, VA; three brothers-in-law, Joseph Smith(Odessa) of Lovettsville, VA, Anthony Smith of Purcellville, VA, Howard Smith(Lynette) of Philomont, VA; and affectionately remembered as the “second mother” to Lindsey, Mary Warner of Philomont, VA; and a host of loving nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Funeral services will be held on Saturday Sept. 7, 2019 viewing and visitation from 10:00 a.m. until time of service 11:00 a.m. at the New Zion Baptist Church, 22282 Sam Fred Road, Middleburg, VA 20117 . Interment : Mt. Zion Memorial Park, Middleburg, VA Arrangements by LYLES FUNERAL SERVICE, Serving N. Virginia and surrounding areas. Eric S. Lyles, Director. Lic. VA/MD/DC. 800-388-1913.

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9/30/2019

Emergency Management Coordinator

Town Manager’s Office

$93,438-$159,968 DOQ

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Library Genealogy Associate

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Police Officer (Virginia Lateral)

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To review Ida Lee (Parks & Recreation) flexible part-time positions, please visit www.leesburgva.gov/jobs. Most positions will be filled at or near the minimum of the range. Dependent on qualifications. All Town vacancies may be viewed on Comcast Cable Channel 67 and Verizon FiOS Channel 35. NHLEmployerCard2.pdf

9/3/19

10:58 AM

Dulles Insurance Erie Insurance in Leesburg has an opening Receptionist-CSR (entry level) * If you are outgoing friendly *Great Attitude *Spanish a plus *Great Typing Skills *10-12/hour Hours FT or 10-3pm Contact:

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The Coalition to Salute America’s Heroes, a Leesburg based 501(c) (3) serving disabled veterans, is accepting applications for the role of Chief Financial Officer. Reporting to the President and CEO, the CFO is responsible for all aspects of financial plans and accounting practices of the Coalition, including but not limited to, accounts receivable, accounts payable, collections, payroll, monthly financial reporting/budgeting, cash-flow analysis, vendor invoicing, as well as quarterly and annual budgeting and forecasting, state registration, annual tax audit review and certain human resource/employment processes (time sheets, expense reports, etc). The CFO will build and manage effective and streamlined administrative/financial systems to support substantial growth of the organization. A demonstrated commitment to the social sector with a passion for the Coalition’s mission is essential. Opportunity for part-time/ flexible working hours is possible. Compensation based on experience.

Project Manager Lovettsville, VA. (Population ≈ 2,500) The Town of Lovettsville is accepting applications for the position of Project Manager. This position serves under broad supervision from the Town Manager and assists in the administration and coordination of all Public Works infrastructure projects, CIP and related activities in the Town of Lovettsville. The position is responsible for working with water, sanitary sewer, storm sewer, street maintenance, Park Maintenance, snow removal and trash collection services for the Town, including capital planning and implementation for this vital public infrastructure. Requires bachelor’s degree in relevant field; minimum three years municipal government experience or project management experience. Background in construction management a plus. DOQ the authorized hiring range: $60,000.00 - $75,000.00 + benefits. If you are interested in becoming a member of our team, you must complete an application form and submit it along with your resume to the Town of Lovettsville, Town Manager, 6 East Pennsylvania Ave, Lovettsville, VA 20180 phone or email: 540-822-5788/ townmanager@ lovettsvilleva.gov. Deadline for application will be 4:30 PM, Friday, September 13, 2019. You may obtain an employment application by going to the Town website www.lovettsvilleva.gov.

Interested applicants should email a cover letter and resume, with references, to David Walker, president and CEO — dwalker@saluteheroes.org no later than September 9th 2019. NHLEmployeeCard2.pdf

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Wellness Nurse Seeking full-time wellness nurse to conduct adult patient assessments, administer vaccines and create care plans. Flexible M-F schedule but does require travel among several office sites on a weekly basis within Loudoun County. Experience with electronic medical records preferred. Full benefit package available. LPN, CMA or RN applicants should send their resume to bwilkes@ lmgdoctors.com or fax resume to (703)858-2880.

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Project has continued on a bumpy path.

Since the triumphant celebration on the steps of the Old Stone School a year ago after construction funding finally was secured, Hillsboro’s long-planned Pedestrian Safety and Traffic Calming The latest obstacle is the protest being mounted against the possibility of closing Rt. 9 during construction to get the work done more affordably and more quickly. The criticism is that this would impose an inconvenience on motorists, increase highway dangers and overburden other roads around the region. Clarke County’s alarmist official statement dismisses the suffering of “a village of less than 200 residents” as trivial in comparison. Folks also weren’t too concerned about Hillsboro when West Virginia built a four-lane highway to feed even more cars and trucks through the town’s narrow gap, prompting this effort years later to offer some relief. Hillsboro’s Rt. 9 project, no matter what form it takes, will be disruptive to the regional road network. That’s not a surprise.

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It’s been a key element of concern for a decade as the plans have percolated. The question is—and has been—how to complete the work as effectively as possible. Cost, safety and convenience must all be factored into that answer. Although the idea of closing Rt. 9 entirely to traffic initially seems dramatic and easy to dismiss, the prospect of dealing with construction delays and detours for three years also is daunting. Either way, some 16,000 pass-through vehicles will be delayed or detoured each day during construction. Is there merit in limiting those impacts to as little as nine months rather than letting them continue for three years? There’s a strong element of common sense in that thought process.

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Flawed Logic Editor: I’m surprised and disappointed that Loudoun Now would waste the entire letters page of the Aug. 29 print edition on MB Crenshaw’s letter reiterating the flawed logic of his previous missive. First, he accuses those that responded to his first letter of changing the subject from White Supremacist shootings to gun control—sorry, but the first sentence of said letter complains of Democrats “hollering about gun control.” Remember your education – your topic sentence usually comes first. After several ad hominem attacks, he repeats his claim that urban Democratic leaders are somehow responsible for gun violence in their districts. The logical extension of this fallacy is that Donald Trump is responsible for all gun violence in the USA because he is the leader of the country. The reality is that attempts by Democrats to reduce gun violence are quashed by Republicans and their NRA piggy bank, through the court system and by the Senate Majority

leader who refuses to let any gunrelated bills be brought to the Senate floor. Crenshaw dismisses White Supremacist shootings as “statistically insignificant” by comparing it to other gun homicides. While I doubt the families of the murdered find solace in his argument, there is no doubt that rising White Supremacist violence is a problem – look at the subsequent arrests of White Supremacists in Nevada (8/8), Florida (8/11), and New Jersey (8/20). Finally, he really changes the subject by bringing up motor vehicle deaths. No one is claiming that White Supremacists or gun violence are the only way people are killed. The fact that people die other ways does not reduce the severity of the problem. We can focus on more than one problem at a time. And to everyone waving the Second Amendment flag, I ask how they would feel about a next-door neighbor building a home-made nuclear bomb—which is just as much an arm as an AK-47. — Gary Kowalski, Leesburg

Re-Visiting the 9/11 Attack on the Pentagon Everyone agrees that we are a divided nation now. But we were united then. Members of Congress even joined arms and sang God Bless America on the steps of the Capitol. President Bush convened an ecumenical religious service and warned us that it was Osama bin laden who was to blame—not all Muslims—for what happened. He told us it was a group of radicals trained by Osama bin laden who did this act, which was not in accordance with the teachings of the Qur’an. The skies were empty of aircraft for a few weeks, since all flights were grounded—the only

plane that had been allowed to leave the U.S. was the one carrying Saudi Arabian officials. People were very friendly with each other. Children sold lemonade with money going to 911 victims. The Department of Defense brought in the relatives and friends of the victims for a memorial service. I took part in local hotels welcoming relatives and friends of those killed on the plane and in the Pentagon. Grief dogs (Collies with red white and blue scarves) moved through the crowded 9/11 >> 41

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Another voice kept saying, “Get away from the building; there is another high-performance aircraft headed this way” (this must have been the plane that was taken back by the passengers crashed in Pennsylvania). I then headed for Reagan National Airport to try to take the shuttle to Dulles. I realized that it had been three hours since I last spoken to my wife. I called her from a Crystal City Marriott pay phone where people were surprisingly polite, stood in line and took turns using the phone for only a few minutes. As I walked, I heard reports on TV that the State Department had been hit and other places, too (all wrong). Cars were bumper to bumper, but no horns were blown, and no one shouted at anyone else. I took the metro, reluctantly since only a few months before the terrorists in Japan had killed people with Sarin gas in their subway system. My wife met me at the West Falls Church Metro station in a car driven by a co-worker. It was not until Monday, Sept. 17, almost one week after the attack, that I was able to return to my cubicle in the Pentagon. I remember being surprised that my stuff (Day-Timer, bottle of water) was still where I had left it when I returned. Another surprise was that the vents had been cleaned and the carpets shampooed, the first time in years that had happened. Then at approximately 11:30 a.m., the assistant chief of staff for Installation Management, Major General Robert L. Van Antwerp Jr., gathered us together in a shaded area on the Pentagon grounds and spoke to us. He confirmed that two of our coworkers, Carole Singlaub and Sandy Taylor, had been killed along with almost 200 others in the Pentagon and on the plane that had been hijacked and crashed. Also, Executive Officer Lt. Col. Brian Birdwell, had been severely burned and was in very serious condition. (Birdwell was visited by President Bush at Walter Reed Hospital, subsequently retired, wrote a book, “Refined by Fire,” in which he described his experiences, and is now a legislator in Texas.) Gen. Van Antwerp then told us that we should all put our affairs in order and hold no grudges against anyone, make amends now. I did this and feel today that a load has been lifted from my shoulders. We need to tell those we love, that we love them every chance we get. That’s very important. Lastly, we all needed to look at the area where the plane hit, he said. He understood that this would be a hard thing to do but that we had to do it. It took me another two days before I could do this, but I remember my first impression when I saw the site. It looked like a large fireplace poker had hit the building. I had expected to see the outline of a plane going into the Pentagon but later learned that the plane was so full of jet fuel that the wings were completely incinerated and collapsed.

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Rt. 9 closure << FROM 1 on to Rt. 7 and Rt. 340, as well as local roads, would have significant impact. A statement issued by the county warned that, “As a result of the additional traffic, more people will be injured or killed on these roads,” and that “The cost of greatly increased traffic—EMS, law enforcement, and road maintenance–will be borne by the localities in which they occur.” Vance said he was surprised by the tone of the criticism and that elements of the statement were “a clear misrepresentation of the facts.” He said the town was “working closely with VDOT on alternatives to the maintenance of

traffic plan to save time, ensure product quality, save taxpayer money and ensure a safer work zone.” “Close collaboration on a data-driven analysis is underway and no determination has yet been made. The purpose of the [Aug. 28] meeting was to solicit feedback from our first responders as a data point for the Town and VDOT in their analysis of [Maintenance of Traffic plan] options,” Vance wrote in a rebuttal of the Clarke County statement. During the first responders meeting, Vance said there was agreement that the project would result in more traffic being diverted to alternative routes during construction under any scenario and that getting the project done more quickly would reduce the public safety risk.

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“The option of alternating lane closure for 31 to 36 months is dangerous to workers and motorists and increases risks exponentially,” Vance wrote. He also noted that Rt. 9 through Hillsboro is likely to become a prime alternative route for motorists in 2021 when Rt. 340 is slated for closure for a construction project there. “We live in a tri-state area and all of our roads are part of a larger network, each of our communities can help relieve congestion burden when we work together. All of our communities and all our motorists will benefit greatly from our ability to deliver road improvements in the shortest time frame possible,” Vance wrote. Vance said if agreement can be found on the Maintenance of Traffic plan, he hopes to open new bids sometime in October and be able to award a contract and get the project underway by the end of the year. “We’re really shooting for Dec. 1,” he said. “We remain on a very fast track to get this thing underway and under construction.” The town’s decision to delay the advertisement follows its action in early August to reject the three bids initially received. General Excavation bid $19.95 million, A&M Concrete Corp. bid $20.82 million and Shirley Contracting bid $24.99 million—all about $5 million to $10 million over the engineer estimates for the project, which is intended to slow Rt. 9 traffic through the 0.27-square-mile town by constructing a roundabout on Stoney Point and Hillsboro Roads and create a safer place for pedestrians by installing new

Overhaul << FROM 1 from among the people served by Loudoun’s human services organizations. But the county is looking for applications from faith-based organizations, funders or grantmakers, people and families who have gotten human services from the county government, and underrepresented populations such as young people, older adults, people with disabilities, low-income people, or foreign-born people. Turner said she expects to recruit one member from each category. “One of the main things we’re looking for is those that are invested in furthering human services,” Turner said. “Either they participated, they’ve been a benefactor of it, or their life’s work has been one of ensuring that Loudoun is a place for everyone.” The other thing they’re looking for, she said, is commitment. Members will be appointed to two-year terms, with a limit of three terms each. They committee is expected to have a least six two-hour meetings a year, beginning at the end of October. “This is going to be a working committee, and we have a lot to do,” Turner said. “We already have a strategic plan, so how can we work together and to ensure that we create the first implementation plan?” With 103 goals on the list, the committee will have its work cut out for it. Turner said some of the people on the

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— Hillsbor Mayor Roger Vance sidewalks. Upon cancelling the bids, the town planned to re-advertise the project on Aug. 29 and has been working with VDOT ever since to amend the scope of work and lower costs. Vance said that while the town and VDOT have “loosened up the strings” as far as where contractors will be allowed to find materials, the most significant savings are tied to the contractor’s ability to close Rt. 9 at least at certain times of the day. An alternative to a nine- to 11-month full closure is to have a full closure for six months, followed by six months of alternating one-lane traffic and then six months of non-peak hour flagging controls. “Everything is on the table—we’ve got to look at all the options,” he said. “We’re very cognizant of everybody’s concerns,” he said. “We owe it to ourselves and VDOT to do a full analysis.” nstyer@loudounnow.com pszabo@loudounnow.com new committee already were also involved in the steering committee that created the strategic plan. “We have kind of looked at some of the actual issues from the beginning that we knew that kind of bubbled up to the top,” Turners said. The committee will also have some professionals and practitioners in human services work, but she said the committee will not work in isolation. That will mean community input and involvement, subcommittees and working groups with more opportunities to volunteer, and could even mean working with universities. “There are a lot of initiatives that require more research, more data,” Turner said. “[We can] perhaps partners with a university with either some fellows or some interns that are looking for something to partner with us on a project like this.” But the first step with a strategic plan this big: Break it up into more manageable pieces. “So, the first thing that this committee will do is develop a one-year implementation plan,” Turner said. “When you look at the strategic plan as a whole, it’s a five-to-seven-year plan, so over the next 12 months, what we do we realistically think we can accomplish? …What do we want to prioritize?” Applications are open through Sept. 30 at loudoun.gov/ HumanServicesPlan. To apply, prepare a résumé and short statement of interest. rgreene@loudounnow.com

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linking the community to Harrison Street named in honor of the original owners of Virginia Village; an amphitheater; and space for the farmer’s market to continue operations. With the project’s first submission comments now sent back to the applicant, it could be a few months yet until the rezoning works its way through the legislative process, with initial review by the Planning Commission prior to heading to the Town Council for final action. Cullen also said he plans to begin meeting with nearby neighborhoods this fall. “We’re trying to get people to embrace what it will feel like,” he said. While he submitted plans for the entire project, Cullen said, if approved, the development would likely be constructed in at least two phases. There’s also the potential it would be phased by type of product, he said. There are three properties adjacent to Virginia Village that are not a part of the development—the Rite Aid store, the barber shop along Catoctin Circle, and the used car shop off the intersection of Fairfax and King streets. The CoUrbanize site for the project remains open, and Cullen encourages the public to stay updated on the project and share any comments or questions. To reach the site, go to courbanize.com/projects/virginia-village/information. Documents for the rezoning application are available on the town’s leesburgva.gov website, under the LIAM Interactive Applications Map.

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