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County Board Weighs Eminent Domain at Whites Ferry BY RENSS GREENE

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Supervisors Eye Tax Hike in Revenue Rebalance BY RENSS GREENE

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The saga that began with the closure of Whites Ferry in December 2020 now appears to be nearing an end—one way or another. County supervisors on Tuesday night heard the results of a study commissioned by Loudoun County and Montgomery County, MD, that looks into the options for getting Whites Ferry back in operation, and for improving the service. And some discussed the possibility of an eminent domain vote—a forced purchase of the land using public funds—to provide the ferry operators with the rights to use the landing on the Virginia side of the river following a prolonged dispute with the property owners. Ferry owner Chuck Kuhn said afterward that “short of imminent domain, I don’t know if the ferry will ever reopen.” “We did not buy the ferry to make money or turn a profit,” Kuhn said. “We’ve actually offered to donate the ferry to Loudon County. We’ve offered to donate the ferry to Montgomery County in an effort to get it open. We just want to see a ferry opening and operating for the community.” The ferry closed late last year after the cable guiding it across the Potomac River snapped. Shortly after that, a Loudoun Circuit Court judge issued a ruling in a decade-long case over the ferry operator’s right to use the Virginia landing at Rockland Farm, ruling in favor of the landown-

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JK Moving Services Founder and CEO and Whites Ferry owner Chuck Kuhn speaks to reporters outside a Board of Supervisors meeting Tuesday, Nov. 16.

ers and finding the ferry had no legal right to use the property. In January, Kuhn, the founder and CEO of JK Moving Services, bought the ferry, but negotiations over a new agreement to use the Virginia landing stalled by April. April was when Kuhn first said he would seek more help from governments

in Maryland and Virginia—raising a debate around using eminent domain to reopen what has historically been a private business. Supervisor Caleb Kershner (R-Catoctin), whose district includes the Virginia landing, indicated supervisors will be WHITES FERRY continues on page 42

Homeowners could see their taxes go up and data centers could get a tax break next year as Loudoun supervisors wrestle with a tight budget year and concerns about an over-reliance on data center revenues. The board’s finance committee has recommended directing County Administrator Tim Hemstreet to propose a budget based on a real estate tax rate five cents above the equalized tax rate at which the average real estate tax bill is the same dollar amount despite climbing property values. And it also directed him to plan for a five-cent cut in the county’s personal property tax rate, currently $4.20 per $100 of assessed value, in 2023. That would be the first rate change in more than three decades to the tax that affects both residents’ possessions like cars, campers and boats as well as businesses’ assets like the computer equipment inside data centers, the major source of data center revenue. And county budget staff members have warned for years that the county is becoming too reliant on that revenue, which now accounts for roughly a HIGHER TAXES continues on page 42

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Judge Hears Challenge to School’s Transgender Policies, Awards Permanent Injunction BY HAYLEY BOUR

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A Circuit Court judge on Monday granted Byron “Tanner” Cross a permanent injunction to be reinstated to his teaching position after speaking out against the Loudoun County Public School’s policies for transgender students, and heard arguments challenging the constitutionality of that policy. Policy 8040, which is designed to protect the rights of transgender and gender expansive students, was adopted to comply with a state mandate that all school divisions adopt such protections by the start of the 2021-2022 school year. The policy guarantees students the right to be addressed by the name and pronouns that correspond with their chosen gender

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ADF Chief Legal Counsel Tyson Langhofer speaks to reporters following Monday’s Circuit Court hearing on a lawsuit brough by three Loudoun County Public School teachers challenging the school district’s policies on transgender students.

identity. Cross, a Leesburg Elementary PE teacher, said during the public comment portion of the May 28 School Board meeting that he could not enforce the policy because doing so would violate his faith. He was subsequently placed on paid administrative leave when several Leesburg Elementary families complained to the district. He was awarded an emergency injunction to return to his position, a decision that the division unsuccessfully appealed in state supreme court. During the hearing, the parties agreed to a settlement requiring the district to pay $20,000 in Cross’ attorney fees. Cross, represented by the Alliance Defending Freedom, was joined in the lawsuit by fellow teachers Monica Gill of Loudoun County High School and Kim

Wright of Smarts Mill Middle School. Judge James E. Plowman heard arguments on the motion to halt the enforcement of the policy, which Ryan Bangert, senior counsel and vice president of legal strategy for ADF, argued violates the free speech rights of its clients. Stacey Haney, the attorney representing the school division, argued that the use of a student’s chosen pronouns in school is curricular speech, distinct from free speech, as it is necessary for an employee to perform in their chosen capacity as a teacher. Addressing a student by their chosen pronouns, Haney argued, does not require a teacher to relinquish his or her beliefs. She referenced Supreme Court case Garcetti v. Ceballos, which estabINJUNCTION continues on page 30

‘Correction of Injustice’ Loudoun Dedicates a Desegregated World War I Monument BY NORMAN K. STYER nstyer@loudounnow.com

Loudoun County leaders on Veterans Day celebrated the correction of a century-old injustice with the dedication of a new World War I Memorial plaque that erases the racial segregation of the original. The memorial, erected in 1922, includes the names of 30 men who died while in military service during the war. The names of the three Black servicemen—Ernest Gilbert, Valentine Johnson and Samuel Thornton—were listed at the bottom of the plaque, separated from the others by lines. Supervisor Mike Turner (D-Ashburn), a U.S. Air Force veteran, spearheaded the effort to integrate the list. He recalled, shortly after taking office in 2020, being approached by Marilyn Thornton—a descendent of Thornton—who ask him to do something about the segregated display. Turner quickly found support among members of the American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars and then from the full Board of Supervisors. “This two-year journey has culminated

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Descendants of World War I veterans pose for photos in front of the newly unveiled plaque that no longer separates by race the names of those killed during the war.

in, what I think is, a wonderful, wonderful evening not just for this community, but for America,” Turner said during the Nov. 11 ceremony, which occurred 14 months after the Confederate War Memorial was removed from the courthouse square.

“Loudoun County’s had some pretty bad press over the last three or four months,” he said. “This is Loudoun County. This is who we are as a community. We came together in a moment’s notice and said this is wrong and needs to be made

right.” The Loudoun County Foreign War Memorials Trust Fund Committee, led by a volunteer group of veterans, worked with the county’s Department of General Services to push the effort through, including helping with the design and working with the foundry. Trust member Pete Coppolino said the original plaque was made by a Boston foundry that made memorials for almost every county in the northeast states and then worked its way south. That company is out of business and the county contracted with the Zimmerman Foundries Company in Pennsylvania for the replacement. Local sculptor Jeff Hall also was called in to help craft molds for some of the plaque’s ornate features. While the original plaque weighed 500 pounds, its modern replacement came in at only 150 pounds, Coppolino said. Phil Rusciolelli, a retired Army colonel and past commander of VFW Post 1177, also was an early advocate of changing the memorial. “There’s probably a lot of people who WWI MONUMENT continues on page 24

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Loudoun Career Firefighters Association, IAFF Local 3756 President John Myers takes part in a Board of Supervisors’ Nov. 10 public hearing on a proposed local collective bargaining ordinance. The IAFF would likely be one of two major unions of county employees, if supervisors agree to their requests for the new ordinance.

County Supervisors Advance to December Collective Bargaining Vote BY RENSS GREENE rgreene@loudounnow.com

Loudoun County supervisors are set to approve a local ordinance authorizing county employees to unionize on Dec. 7, following a Nov. 10 public hearing. Some major questions still remain about that ordinance, such as how many bargaining units employees will have— which could affect both the power of the union and the complexity of administering union contracts. Representatives from the two largest unions of county employees, the Loudoun Chapter of SEIU Virginia 512 and the Loudoun Career Firefighters Association, IAFF Local 3756, are pushing county supervisors to create only two bargaining units: general county employees, and fire-rescue service employees. The ordinance under consideration includes an option for up to four bargaining units, distinguishing among fire and rescue, labor and trades, professionals and specialists, and administrative and other support services.

Supervisors must also decide whether they should contract with an independent, third-party labor relations administrator with the authority to make binding decisions on topics such as certification and elections of bargaining representatives, and determining which employees and topics are eligible for collective bargaining. The other option would see the county hire a labor relations ombudsman who would facilitate conflict resolution but have no binding authority. SEIU attorney Rachel Sandalow-Ash said the independent labor relations administrator is the standard best practice in the unionized workplaces. And supervisors must decide, if the county government and a union are unable to reach an agreement over some issue, whether each side would submit to binding arbitration to resolve those negotiation impasses. On that, union representatives urged supervisors to agree to neutral binding arbitration; the other option would see that authority go ultimately back to the board after a fact-finding

report. The proposed ordinance does not permit striking. It holds that “any employee of the County who, in concert with two or more other such employees, strikes, slowdowns, or willfully refuses to perform the duties of their employment shall be deemed by that action to have terminated their employment and shall be ineligible for employment in any position or capacity during the next 12 months by the County.” Union representatives also urged supervisors to edit language in the proposed ordinance to permit collective bargaining over all wages, benefits, and working conditions, and to include as many workers as possible. “We want the ordinance to be simple, we want it to be aligned with industry standards, and I think most importantly we want it to be inclusive,” Sandalow-Ash said. A long line of people showed up in PROPERTY continues on page 22

Those eager to try their hand at drawing new local electoral maps may get a primer on using the county’s new online mapping tool at a workshop at 11 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 18. The workshop will provide a general overview of Loudoun’s redistricting project, an introduction to online resources on local redistricting, and a demonstration of the online redistricting tool. Staff members from the Office of Mapping and Geographic Information will also answer technical questions about the tool. The public can use that tool through Nov. 30 to develop and submit their own redistricting plans at loudoun.gov/redistrictinghub. Login information for the workshop Nov. 18 is online at loudoun.gov/ remoteparticipation. There is also a series of instructional videos on the county’s YouTube channel at youtube.com/ loudouncountyva. For more information about local redistricting in Loudoun County, go to loudoun.gov/redistricting.

County Leaders Urge Child Vaccination COVID-19 vaccinations for children ages 5 to 11 are widely available throughout Loudoun County, and with the holidays approaching, health officials are urging families to protect their children and families. “As we approach the holiday season when families tend to travel and gather in groups, vaccination against COVID-19 for everyone ON THE AGENDA continues on page 23

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Kuhns to Buy Saint Louis Property, Protect from Development BY RENSS GREENE rgreene@loudounnow.com

The Kuhn family has put a contract on 42 acres in the village of Saint Louis with the goal of protecting it from development. Mojax LLC subdivided the property for a development, called “Middleburg Preserve”, that area residents said would have devastating effects on their already-poor water quality. The development plans required only routine administrative permits, leaving county supervisors—who the residents asked for

help—with few legal options to stop the development. Supervisors launched an effort to downzone other land around the village to prevent future development, but that did not include the Mojax property. Under Virginia law, doing so could easily lead to a lawsuit after stripping a property owner of the right to develop a property, especially where development work has already begun. But that may now be averted. The Kuhns are now conducting a study of PROPERTY continues on page 24

Rizer Pitches Replacing Mason Enterprise Center with New Small Business Help BY RENSS GREENE rgreene@loudounnow.com

Loudoun County government could soon rethink how it supports small businesses, pulling funding from the longstanding Mason Enterprise Center in Leesburg and standing up a new program based at the county’s Department of Economic Development in Ashburn. Department Executive Director Buddy Rizer last week proposed to the Board of Supervisors using the funding the county is now sending to support the Mason Enterprise Center to instead hire two new positions in his office dedicated to small businesses, particularly minority-owned small businesses. “Our research indicates minority-owned business have experienced heightened risk associated with the pandemic, in part due to being smaller in size, concentrated in highrisk industries, and struggling with access to capital,” Rizer said. He proposed a new model with an increased focus on minority-owned businesses, education for small businesses, and bringing those services directly to those businesses and communities around the county. And he said the Mason Enterprise Center isn’t serving those purposes, and that both he and the Leesburg Economic Development Department are proposing taking away its public funding. “When the MEC was first envisioned a decade ago, it was proposed as an incubator with value added services for both tenants of the center and for the community at large,

but in time the MEC became more of a coworking space taking advantage of the Leesburg HUB Zone,” Rizer said. “Ten years ago, there were no real coworking facilities in Loudoun or Leesburg. Today, there are 15 such facilities across the county.” The county is in a two-year agreement contributing $119,340 a year toward the center. The HUBZone program was created to encourage small business growth in historically underutilized business zones by awarding at least 3% of federal contract dollars to HUBZone-certified companies each year. Businesses based in the Mason Enterprise Center can join that program. Economic development officials do not recommend taking away the yearly $100,000 that the county currently puts toward the Small Business Development Center, which is also based inside the Mason Enterprise Center. According to the county report, the SBDC “provides outstanding value to the businesses it serves” and was “integral” to the department’s work to help businesses survive the COVID-19 pandemic. And Rizer said inside his department, that money can be put to work helping businesses with the lessons learned from the COVID-19 pandemic. “It was amazing to me, when we were going through the Small Business Interruption Fund, how many of our small businesses couldn’t fill out a basic spreadsheet, or didn’t understand how to report on losses and profit,” Rizer said. “Those kinds of things are teachable skills, and we need to be able to create those kinds of programs that allow people to learn those skills so that they can help themselves going forward.” n

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Council Seeks County Talks on Mobile Home Park Proposal BY KARA C. RODRIGUEZ krodriguez@loudounnow.com

The Leesburg Town Council appears to be interested in at least exploring a proposal to relocate members of the Leesburg Mobile Park community. A recent proposal by developer David Gregory to utilize some of his land off Dry Mill Road for the potentially displaced members of the Leesburg Mobile Park has got the attention of the Town Council, who held a closed session on the mobile home park Nov. 9. It’s been three months since news of the impending sale of the mobile home park community first broke, and Darius Saiedi has been confirmed in public meetings to be the potential buyer. The $11 million sale is expected to close before the end of the year. Since news of the sale

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Ron Campbell looks at a map of the Graydon Manor property, part of which is proposed as a new home for the Leesburg Mobile Park community.

went public, residents of Leesburg Mobile Park have become a regular fixture at Town Council meetings, pleading with council members to do something to help keep them in their homes. Following a closed session last Tuesday, council members unanimously passed a motion authorizing Mayor Kelly Burk to write a letter to Board of Supervisors Chair Phyllis Randall (D-At Large) formally requesting that the county engage in discussions with the town and Gregory regarding his proposal. Reached the next day, Gregory expressed hope in the council’s action. “We hope this is a good signal that both jurisdictions value the residents that would be displaced, and their quality of life would be improved,” he said. “We know time is of the essence and we’re willing to put any time to make this a reality.” n

Council Blocks Fox’s Motion to Rescind Vaccine Mandate BY KARA C. RODRIGUEZ

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A majority of Leesburg Town Council members blocked an effort to rescind its COVID-19 vaccine mandate for town employees during a Nov. 9 meeting that featured a large crowd of people opposed to the measure. Dozens turned out to council chambers Nov. 9 to share their concerns about the council’s recently passed COVID-19 vaccine mandate for all its full- and part-time employees, along with most of its board and commission members. Only exempt from the mandate are members of the town’s Planning Commission and Board of Zoning Appeals as those are creations of state statute, and grounds for removal of members of those bodies are set forward in state code, according to Public Information Officer Betsy Arnett. Council members Suzanne Fox and Kari Nacy were the only ones to object to the vaccine mandate when it was adopted Oct. 12. Two weeks ago, Fox indicated that she wanted a motion placed on last week’s meeting agenda to rescind that action. At the beginning of last Tuesday’s meeting, Councilman Neil Steinberg put forward

a motion to adopt the meeting agenda, without action on the motion to rescind the mandate. All except Fox and Nacy supported that motion, which blocked the reversal effort. Many speakers had turned out to Tuesday’s meeting to encourage the council to rescind the Oct. 12 action, and took umbrage with the council choosing not to discuss the matter at all. Resident Chris Rohland called the decision “gutless.” “Nothing infuriates people more than seeing a body of government act irrationally and illogically,” he said. Rohland went on to challenge the council over the mandate, saying the council lacked the data to enforce such rules on its employees and noted that the recently published Occupational Safety and Hazard Association’s Emergency Temporary Standard related to COVID-19 and the vaccines had already faced legal challenges. Keith Reeve, a member of the town’s Planning Commission, said he was “irate” over the decision to remove the motion to rescind. “I’m not quite sure who should be more embarrassed—the five of you [that blocked

the motion to rescind] or myself for having you represent me on Town Council,” he said. Paul Coyer noted that, ironically, the resolution to appoint him to the Thomas Balch Library Advisory Commission came on the same night the council acted on the vaccine mandate. A local historian, he said his attempt to serve the community was being thwarted by that action. “It’s extremely short-sighted because you are losing vital talent you could’ve drawn upon,” he said. Longtime town planner Lee Phillips, who is now working for the town on a parttime basis after retiring following 33 years of service, said he wanted to speak up for the town’s unvaccinated employees, many of whom he characterized as “mid-stream people, halfway through their careers.” “I simply wouldn’t want to be in their shoes,” he said. Phillips said he wouldn’t be offended if the town decided to let him go in light of his decision to forego a vaccination. “I don’t want to be a threat to anybody, any employee, anyone from the public. I don’t think I am. If anybody does and you let me go there’s absolutely no hard feelings. It’s just God telling me it’s my time

to move on,” he said. Employees and impacted board and commission members have until Jan. 11 to receive both doses of either the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine, or the single-dose Johnson & Johnson vaccine. Since the council adopted the mandate Oct. 12, three part-time employees and one commission member have resigned because of the mandate, according to Arnett. The potential impact on staffing for the town government has been an argument made by those against the mandate as a reason not to enforce it on the town’s hundreds of employees. Ahead of the council’s vote on the mandate, several members of the Leesburg Police Department spoke during the petitioners section of a council meeting to state their objections to the mandate, and to alert council members that many of their coworkers indicated they would leave the force rather than comply with the mandate. Not long after that meeting, a letter to the council signed by several members of the police department stated otherwise, that the department would not lose significant staff and many would indeed comply. VACCINE MANDATE continues on page 7

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Vaccine mandate continued from page 6 With two months remaining to comply with the mandate, initial indications are that the majority of the town staff is already vaccinated against COVID-19. A recent staff survey was presented to the council Nov. 8. With 99% of the town’s 351 employees responding to the survey, 275, or 78%, indicated they were already fully vaccinated. Eight full-time employees are partially vaccinated. Of the 65, or 18%, of full-time employee respondents that are not vaccinated, 25 responded they would be seeking either a religious or medical exemption, and an additional 12 said they intended to comply with the vaccine mandate. An additional 25 full-time employees indicated they were undecided on whether they would comply, and three stated they would not comply. Eighty-three percent of the town’s 391 part-time employees responded to the survey. Seventy-two percent of respondents said they were already fully vaccinated and 1% are partially vaccinated. Of the 40 unvaccinated part-time employee respondents, 26 said they would be seeking either a religious or medical exemption for the vaccine. Six stated an intention to be vaccinated, another six were undecided, and two said they would not comply with the mandate. Of the town’s 77 board and commission members, exempting the Planning Commission and Board of Zoning Appeals, 64 indicated they were already fully vaccinated, with only one respondent stating he or she was unvaccinated and undecided on whether to comply. Following the meeting, Fox said she would try to place a motion to rescind the vaccine mandate on the next council meeting agenda. She said as more data becomes available, the chosen policy will become less desirable. Regarding the council majority’s decision to not have a debate on rescinding the vaccine mandate motion, Fox said she wasn’t surprised. “What’s sad is that I expected that my colleagues on the council would pull something like this. I can’t say I blame them. If I were in their shoes, I know I certainly would not want to have to defend this problematic policy again,” she said. “But as for me, when it comes to individual liberty, I’ll go to the mat … especially when bad policy threatens the livelihoods of good people. It was encouraging that so many people came to speak against the mandate. However, I’ve received countless communications from town employees explaining why they are so scared to speak out. That disturbs me.” n

Tennis Bubble Budget Gets $250K Bigger BY KARA C. RODRIGUEZ krodriguez@loudounnow.com

The addition of a new tennis bubble to Ida Lee Park is coming at a higher price than the Town Council and town staff initially anticipated. Last week, the council approved $250,000 in supplemental funding to account for increased construction costs for

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the forthcoming second tennis bubble at the town park. According to a staff report, since the council awarded the construction contract for the project back in the spring, significant changes were made to the foundation design, which account for more than $172,000 of the additional needed funding. Other cost increases are $25,000 for architectural details to the entry pavilion to more closely match the existing buildings in the tennis facility; $10,935 for required drainage improvements; and $66,470 for electrical costs that were not accounted for in the original contract award due to a math error.

With the additional funding, which also allows for a contingency, the project total now stands at more than $1.5 million. In addressing the council Nov. 9, Renee LaFollette, director of the town’s Public Works & Capital Projects Department, said the additional funding will be taken from the town’s Unassigned Fund Balance and is expected to be replenished with revenue generated from the facility. Site work on the new bubble began this week and tentative completion is eyed for mid-April. The vote to approve the additional appropriation came via a 6-1 margin, with Councilwoman Suzanne Fox opposed. n

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Education

Youngkin Celebrates with Supporters at ‘Ground Zero’ BY NORMAN K. STYER nstyer@loudounnow.com

Governor-elect Glenn Youngkin returned to Loudoun County on Saturday evening to celebrate his win at “ground zero” for his campaign—the Loudoun County Public Schools Administration Building—with members of the parent’s movement that helped push him over the finish line. “Before Nov. 2 Terry McAuliffe didn’t think parents mattered. Let me tell you, he knows parents matter today. He knows it. Right here. Ground zero. Loudoun County. We did it,” Youngkin said to a few hundred supporters gathered in the in the parking lot where critics of the School Board have been gathering for more nearly two years to protest COVID-19 school closings and progressive equity initiatives. “I hope you all know that right here, ground zero, Loudoun County had the eyes of the nation on you. You had the eyes of the nation on you because you all stood up for our children. You all started something right here that spread across the commonwealth, that spread across the nation and then Virginians stood up a

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Glenn Youngkin addresses the crowd during the Nov. 13 rally at the Loudoun County Public Schools Administration Building.

voted and made a statement on your behalf. You all did this thank you so much. Amazing,” he said. Youngkin pointed to the concerns over education as a key reason the Republican

won 42% of the vote in Northern Virginia, the best performance in a decade as the region has moved solidity-blue. While such post-election victory lap rallies are common, Youngkin character-

ized the stop more as part of a thank-you tour. “I believe we’ve lost something as a YOUNKIN continues on page 10

Test Data Show COVID-era Learning Loss BY HAYLEY BOUR hbour@loudounnow.com

Data from academic growth assessments presented to the School Board Nov. 9 shows that students in the district achieved lower than normal growth, though administrators said that Loudoun has maintained its status as a high-performing school division. Measures of Academic Progress Assessments, or MAPs, are created by the academic nonprofit NWEA and are administered to students in grades 2-8. They’re used as a universal screener, and aim to provide an understanding of students’ mastery of a subject. The scoring reveals students’ growth, and the data gleaned provides a trajectory of a student’s future success. The data

presented to the board used condition growth percentile as a metric to demonstrate how students compare to similar students in school districts that also use the NWEA screening program. For example, if a student scores in the 50th percentile, then the student’s growth was greater than 50% of test-takers. Ashley Ellis, the Assistant Superintendent of Instruction, said that the data shows that COVID-19 and hybrid and distance learning led to a decrease in proficiency, and highlights particularly low growth for English learners and students with Individualized Education Plans. Typically, Loudoun students rank in the 50th-60th percentiles in growth relative to students across the country in math and reading, Ryan Tyler, the district’s Director of Research, Assess-

ment, and School Improvement, told the board. Data from the 2020-2021 MAP testing shows that no category of test takers scored higher than the 45th percentile. Data is available for Asian, White, Black, and Hispanic students, as well as English learners and learners with IEPs, special education plans created to meet a student’s individual needs. “We are able to project a student’s path from 4th grade, to see whether they’re on a trajectory to be college-career ready by 11th grade. We have longitudinal data points. We’re able to see, are they staying within that path of a student at the 60th percentile? Are they losing ground with a long-term perspective,” Tyler explained to board members during a meeting in August. Ellis shared a list of efforts to

address learning loss, including flexible educational pathways for students at W.O. Robey High School, adoption of English learner-targeted textbooks, additional teaching assistants in first grade classrooms, and expansion of Math Workshops at all levels. The district is also employing WestEd, a California-based education analysis nonprofit to conduct an audit of the testing and curriculum. “We’re getting students that we need to learn how to serve better,” Tyler said. “I think it’s especially important to remember that when reflecting on student achievement from last year, that our students are so much more than a number or test score, now more than ever. And, many of the lessons we learned last year can’t really be measured on a standardized assessment.” n

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School Board Seeks Continued Hold Harmless Enrollment Funding BY HAYLEY BOUR

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The School Board will support continued hold harmless enrollment funding in its legislative agenda for the current fiscal year, looking to avoid losing $10 million from Richmond. The hold harmless funding model does not penalize school divisions for a reduction in enrollment attributed to the COVID-19 pandemic. The state uses enrollment numbers to calculate funding for school districts. If the General Assembly were to end hold harmless protection during its upcoming legislative session, the school district’s allocation would be $10 million that has been budgeted. The reduction would apply retroactively to funds already allocated and spent during fall 2021. During the Nov. 9 board meeting, Chief Financial Officer Susan Willoughby said that if the statehouse made such a move, the district would need to realign its budget to adjust for the loss. Jeff Morse (Dulles) supported the measure, saying he was comfortable continuing to receive the hold harmless consideration for the current fiscal year.

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The School Board voted during its Nov. 9 meeting to support continued Hold Harmless Funding through the end of the school year, as the district saw a 7% decline in student enrollment to start the 20212022 school year

“I cannot imagine that the state would retroactively reduce funding that they’re providing to the divisions. I can’t imagine that would fly,” Morse said. Willoughby said that state funding has changed school division budgets retroactively in the past, referred to as a “caboose bill.” She cited the example of lottery pro-

ceeds exceeding expectations, and school divisions receiving additional mid-year funding. She did not cite examples of the state retroactively repealing funding. Ian Serotkin (Blue Ridge) introduced an amendment to the policy so that the provision would not extend past the current fiscal year.

“I think the issue is that our legislative agenda is January to January but the fiscal year is July to July, so by saying we’re going to keep this as is, in the legislative agenda, is we’re asking for it for FY22 and also the start of FY23, and I think that’s what the concern of some of us is,” Serotkin said. That amendment passed unanimously. During the Oct. 28 School Board meeting, Serotkin said that he would not continue to support hold harmless protection long-term, given that the district’s enrollment decline was large, and it would take years for the numbers to return to projections made prior to the pandemic. The board voted 5-0-1 in support of the provision, with John Beatty (Catoctin) abstaining. Chief of Staff Mark Smith said that many school divisions, including neighboring Fairfax County, are continuing to support hold harmless funding. This year, the division experienced a 7% decline in enrollment, which has already resulted in a loss of $7 million in state funding. Most of the division’s $1.6 billion budget—about $1 billion—comes from county revenue. n

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The school district is eying the construction of a 5,000-seat indoor track and field facility in Aldie, a plan discussed during the School Board’s review of the superintendent’s proposed Capital Improvement Program and Capital Asset Preservation Program on Monday. The 100,000 square-foot complex, which is planned for the Hartland community site, located southwest of the intersection of Ryan Road and Evergreen Mills Road, that will also be home to new elementary, middle, and high school buildings. The track and field house is expected to cost $34.6 million and is slated to be included in the Fiscal Year 2028 budget and to open in 2031. During the meeting, Chief Operations Officer Kevin Lewis told that board that the facility would accom-

Youngkin continued from page 8 nation that is to express gratitude. So right now, I just want to you to know that the words “thank you” do not fulfill the emotion in my heart for what everyone did. What you all did over the past two years, where you stood up in school board meetings and wrote letters, and you recalled your school board–you did the work you needed to do. You all stood up as Americans but, more importantly right now, you stood up as Virginians and as parents. This is what it is about,” he said. Youngkin said he was eager to move forward with his agenda after taking office in January, including eliminating the sales tax on groceries, doubling the standard deduction for the state income tax payers, and delaying the planned gas tax increase. And he credited Loudoun County Sheriff Mike Chapman with helping to shape his public safety policies—including increased funding for salaries, equipment and training, protecting qualified immunity, and boosting support for mental health systems. Chapman, who also addressed the crowd during the rally, has a seat on

modate local and regional level competitions for basketball, volleyball, gymnastics, and wrestling. Lewis said the center will likely include four to six basketball courts and 12 volleyball courts. He also said that the size of the facility will enable the district to host many events in the county, such as graduation ceremonies, that typically require renting other facilities. Wayde Byard, the district spokesman, said that the plan is only in concept stages right now, and there are currently no sketches or renderings available. While the project has been discussed in the past, the district plans projects six years out, meaning that Fiscal Year 2023 is the first year that the project has appeared in the CIP. The board will review the CIP and hold another public hearing on Nov. 29, and will then send the plan to the board as an action item for its Dec. 14 meeting. n

Youngkin’s transition team. However, Youngkin told the crowd he planned to put a special focus on education. “I am going to be the education governor. We are going to reestablish high expectations in our schools. We are going to fund the largest education budget, raising salaries, investing in facilities, funding special education. Then we are going to launch charter schools so fast that Virginian’s heads are going to spin,” he said. “We are going to get school choice into our public school system. We’re gonna get it done.” In addressing concerns that students are being indoctrinated by progressive efforts to address racism, Youngkin said he would push for a different balance. “We’re going to make sure our children are taught how to think as opposed to what to think. We’re going to make sure we’re focused on our entire history—the good and the bad. Folks, this is not about hiding our past. This is about knowing where we’ve come from so we will know where we are going. But I will tell you that we will not be teaching Critical Race Theory in our schools,” he said. n

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SCHOOL notebook Board Members Discuss Holding Town Hall Sessions During its Nov. 11 meeting, the School Board reviewed its public comment format, and discussed holding quarterly town hall meetings with constituents. The suggestion was raised as the board looks for ways to make its meetings, which regularly include several hours of public comments about topics not on the agenda, more efficient. “We’ve seen the landscape of our public comment period change pretty substantially over the last year and a half,” Ian Serotkin (Blue Ridge) said. “We’ve had numerous occasions when public comment has lasted three to six hours.” Serotkin said that the board is often left to table business items for days, and sometimes, for weeks. He also said that when meetings run as late as 1 a.m., members experience a decline in cognitive processing. A review of the public comment procedure in nearby school districts found that most School Boards have tighter limits on public comment sessions at their meetings. For example, Arlington County Public Schools limits its comment period to one hour. Some districts determine who may address the board using a lottery, while others award speaking slots on a first-come basis. Serotkin posed the suggestion of holding quarterly eight-hour town hall meetings on Saturdays to provide a public forum outside the board’s business meetings. The board has fielded as many as 296 speakers during a single meeting this year.

Student Accused of Second Sexual Assault Enters No Contest Plea at Hearing LOUDOUN NOW STAFF REPORT

The teenager who was previously found culpable in the sexual assault of a Stone Bridge schoolmate on May 28 on Monday pleaded no contest to charges of abduction and sexual battery of a second victim at Broad Run High School in October.

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A Fairfax County man faces four felony charges following a Sunday morning break-in at a Leesburg-area home that left one resident dead and another seriously wounded. Deputies were called to the Newton Place home in the Barclay Woods neighborhood shortly after 4:30 a.m. Nov. 14 for a reported stabbing inside the home. The homeowner Michael Fadely, 46, the owner of tech consulting firm Strategic Technology Partners LLC, was fatally injured. A second stabbing victim inside the home, Fadely’s fiancée, was taken to the hospital where she was listed in stable condition. The suspect, Melvin H. Wasike, 22, was arraigned in Loudoun County District Court on Monday morning. He is charged with first-degree murder, attempted first-degree murder, aggravated

malicious wounding, and breaking and entering while armed with intent to commit murder. According to the Sheriff’s Office, the case began a day earlier when Fadely Wasike called the Sheriff’s Office to report that a stranger—later identified as Wasike— had come to his house multiple times and claimed to be looking for someone at the residence. The deputy stayed near the home in case Wasike came back. Wasike did return to the area in a vehicle and was subsequently stopped and questioned by the deputy. At the request of the homeowner, the deputy advised Wasike to leave the property and not return. The deputy and Fadely also checked the peMURDER continues on page 13

Aldie Pharmacy Incorrectly Doses Childrens’ Vaccines BY HAYLEY BOUR hbour@loudounnow.com

The Virginia Department of Health has confirmed that Ted Pharmacy in Aldie is no longer participating in state COVID-19 vaccination programs or administering the vaccine, after incorrectly vaccinating 112 children ages five to 11, potentially with lower than recommended dosages of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine. The incorrect dosages were administered to children on Nov. 3 and 4, the same week the vaccine was made available to children under 12 years old. The vaccine formulated for the younger age group contains the same active ingredient given to adults. However, the recommended dosage is about a third of that given to adults. Staff at the pharmacy used smaller doses of the adult vaccine to administer shots, a pro-

cedure that is not approved. VDH is investigating the incident in tandem with the Virginia Board of Pharmacy, and contacted parents of children affected to provide guidance for continuing the vaccination series. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, children who received the diluted dosage should repeat the dose immediately with the age-appropriate dose size and formulation. The second dose should be administered at the normal recommended interval. VDH advised parents to monitor their children for side effects within one to three days of receiving the shot. Possible side effects include chills, fever, chest pain, headache, and soreness or swelling at the injection site. It also recommended that families affected by the incident should contact their pediatrician for guidance. n

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SAFETY briefs High School Basketball Coach Charged with Soliciting Minor The Fairfax County Police arrested a Loudoun high school basketball coach on Nov. 9 on three counts of soliciting a minor. According to the report, Joshua Shearin, 22, of Fairfax, messaged a detective posing as a 14-year-old boy on a dating site, making plans to meet up with the boy. Detectives found Shearin at the location where he’d agreed to meet the boy. Detectives from the Major Crimes Bureau’s Missing Person and Exploitation Squad charged Shearin with two counts of use of communication systems to facilitate certain offenses involving children, and one count of attempted indecent liberties. Shearin coached freshman boys’ basketball at Tuscarora High School in 2019, and moved on to coach the junior varsity team in 2020. He began coaching junior varsity basketball at Heritage High School last Monday, just before the charges were filed. He is no longer employed by the school division and has been banned from school property.

He was held at the Adult Detention Center without bond. Detectives are asking for the public’s assistance to identify possible additional victims, or individuals who may have had inappropriate contact with Shearin. Individuals with information should contact the Major Crimes Bureau detectives at 703-246-7800, option 3. Tips can also be submitted anonymously through Crime Solvers by phone – 1-866-411TIPS.

Assault Charge Dropped in Homecoming Night Altercation County prosecutors on Monday agreed not to move forward with an assault charge against a 19-year-old Rockingham County man who was involved in a homecoming night altercation in Lovettsville. Instead, he pleaded guilty to public intoxication and was fined $100. The incident attracted widespread attention after it was initially reported on social media that several men had accosted a group of homecoming dance-bound teens with racial slurs and sexual comments outside a restaurant.

Murder According to reports by the Sheriff’s Office and Virginia State Police, three 19-year-old men were leaving the Velocity Wings restaurant around 7:15 p.m. Oct. 9 when they encountered a group of teens heading to Loudoun Valley High School’s homecoming dance. The older teens harassed the younger group and a physical altercation ensued. An older adult male— an off-duty federal law enforcement officer—who was in the area stepped in to break up the brawl and was struck by one of the 19-year-olds. A Virginia State Police trooper was the first to arrive on the scene and charged Adams Simmers, 19, with assault of the federal officer, who was not injured. Two other older teens left the scene, but were tracked down by Loudoun deputies. All three suspects were charged with being drunk in public. No evidence was entered or comments made by the arresting trooper or the defendant during the brief Nov. 15 District Court hearing when the plea agreement was presented and accepted. SAFETY BRIEFS continues on page 14

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feces. Temperatures in one enclosure exceeded 116 degrees. Overcrowded, unsanitary enclosures contributed to widespread illness, chronic injury and poor body condition, with a veterinarian determining that many of the birds were at the lowest possible weight to survive, according to the announcement of the action. Chief of Humane Law Enforcement Chris Brosan said all of the surrendered animals have been adopted out to new homes, although a few died or were euthanized because of their condition. As part of her sentence, Peer will have to give up the remaining animals on her property. As part of the plea agreement, county prosecutors moved forward with only eight of the charges. She was sentenced to serve three months in jail on each of those counts, with all but 10 days suspended on each—resulting in 80 days of active sentence to be served in home confinement. During her three years of probation, she will be prohibited from owning animals, must pay restitution to the county and undergo mental health treatment. n

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Arrest Made in String of Convenience Store Robberies A Reston man was arrested Nov. 9 in connection with the robberies of several convenience stores in Loudoun and Fairfax counties. Members of the Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office and the U.S. Marshals Service Capital Area Regional Fugitive Task Force located the suspect, Bresner A. Porres, 30, at a home on Sanibel Drive in Fairfax County. Porres was identified through a multi-jurisdictional investigation involving the Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office, the Fairfax County Police Department, the Herndon Police Department, and the Leesburg Police Department. The Sheriff’s Office charged Porres

with three counts of robbery, of three cashiers, in connection with two early morning robberies of 7-Eleven convenience stores in Sterling on Nov. 1. Porres is also facing charges for similar robberies in Fairfax, Herndon and Leesburg. At around 4 a.m. on Nov. 1 Loudoun deputies were called to the 7-Eleven on West Church Road, where a man entered the store and demanded cash. He removed cash from the registers before fleeing the store. As deputies responded to the store and established a perimeter, a second robbery was reported at around 4:12 a.m. at the 7-Eleven on South Cottage Road. In that case, the man allegedly threatened the cashier before taking money from the registers. Porres was held without bond at the Loudoun County Adult Detention Center. n.

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The Kuhn family has purchased the 400-acre Oakland Farm in Waterford from the Catholic Diocese of Arlington, with plans to protect the land from development and to use parts of the land to support JK Community Farm’s efforts providing fresh produce to area food banks. “This land is incredibly beautiful and has a rich history. Buying it furthers our commitment to help preserve Virginia’s natural habitats, ecosystems and history,” stated Chuck Kuhn, owner of JK Land Holdings and JK Moving Services. “We also plan to raise cattle and grow crops on this land to support JK Community Farm’s work to ensure neighbors struggling with food insecurity have healthy food to eat.” JK Community Farm is a charitable effort alleviating hunger by growing chemical free crops and livestock and donating them to local foodbanks. Loudoun Hunger Relief orchestrates the distribution of that food. Oakland Farm is the latest land Kuhn has put under conservation easement, permanently protecting the properties from development. The Kuhn family and their

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burg, White’s Ferry in Maryland, a 135acre golf course in Leesburg that is being transformed into a park, an 87-acres wildlife preserve near Lucketts, the 150-acre JK Community Farm, the now fully renovated Middleburg Training Center, and several thousand acres near Loudoun’s historic villages. Oakland Farm was built in 1759 by Joseph McGeath and was host to the earliest recorded Catholic Mass in Loudoun. The U.S. Department of Agriculture granted Oakland the distinction of “Bicentennial Farm,” an honor given to a select number of American farms owned by the same family for 200 years or more since the adoption of the U.S. Constitution. Buying the farm will continue to uphold the wishes of the Brown family, direct descendants of McGeath, to preserve the land and its history, the release stated. The Kuhn family seeks land acquisitions through JK Land Holdings that can be sold, leased, developed, placed into conservation easement, or used by sister companies JK Moving Services and CapRelo. Over the past decade, they have put more than 22,000 acres of land purchases into conservation easement. n

Habitat Hands Over Keys to Renovated Leesburg Home BY NORMAN K. STYER nstyer@louduonnow.com

Loudoun Habitat for Humanity on Saturday handed over the keys to its latest home, a remodeled Leesburg townhouse, to a family of five. Habitat volunteers for months worked on a top-to-bottom upgrade of the Nansemond Street house that is now home to the Ali family. Imran Ali worked for the State Department in Pakistan before moving to the U.S. in 2014 with his wife Romana and three daughters seeking more educational opportunities. The family joined Habitat’s Homeownership Program after struggling to build credit and obtain rental assistance. Working with the program’s volunteers, they received training on how to

reduce debt, improve credit and build savings—all to be in position to handle the monthly mortgage payments of their new home. The family is moving from a two-bedroom apartment and will soon welcome Imran’s mother, who recently obtained a visa to come to the U.S. “Thank you for all your help and support,” Imran told the crowd who gathered in the rain on the front lawn for the key presentation ceremony. Southland Industries and Vesta Settlements were corporate sponsors of the project. Cross Current Church, Microsoft, Loudoun Medical Group and The Caputo Group provided volunteer build teams. In-kind donations came from C2 Operations, Maid Brigade, M.A. Smith Carpet Service and Whirlpool. n

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The Ali family is presented with the keys to their new Leesburg home following an extensive remodeling effort by Habitat for Humanity volunteers.

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Scouting for Food Volunteers unload a trailer load of food donations Saturday morning at a warehouse in Leesburg as part of the annual Scouting for Food collection. The county’s largest food drive is organized by Goose Creek District scout troops to pick up donations from residents throughout the county and to help fill the shelves of eight Loudoun food pantries ahead of the busy holiday season. As of Tuesday, organizers were still tallying the collection totals. Typically, more than 100,000 pounds of food is donated through the one-day effort. Norman K. Styer/Loudoun Now

GIVING back Tree of Life Expands to Sterling The Tree of Life Ministries has opened its third regional center, this one in Sterling. According to the announcement, as the COVID-19 pandemic unfolded, Tree of Life began to receive a surge of requests for food deliveries and financial assistance from Sterling and Ashburn residents from four of the five ZIP codes with the highest poverty rate in Loudoun. TOL’s board determined that to fully address the needs a presence in Sterling was needed. A Sterling center was established in June, providing food assistance with a food pantry and a weekly Community Kitchen meal, as well as financial relief for rent and utilities to individuals in the Sterling community. All services are provided free of charge. Saleh Sabat is the newly appointed Sterling regional director. For more information on Tree of Life Ministries and how to support, donate or volunteer, go to tolministries.org or call 540-441-7920. The new Sterling center is located at 1319 Shepard Drive.

Red Cross Names Board Members for 2022 The American Red Cross of Loudoun and Prince William Counties has named its all-volunteer chapter board of directors for Fiscal Year 2022. During the past fiscal year, the Red Cross of Loudoun and Prince William

Counties helped to collect more than 6,500 pints of blood for hospital patients in need; and trained more than 11,000 people in lifesaving skills including First Aid and CPR. Michael P. Fischetti, of Defense Acquisition University and the University of Virginia, will continue as chairman. Other board members are: Carol Barbe, Backflow Technology LLC; Emily Boese, JP Morgan Chase; David Burkhardt, Hendershot-Burkhardt Tax Services; Theresa Coates Ellis; Tackle Management and Marketing and Manassas City Council Member; Donna Flory, QMT Windchimes; Catherine Hogan, retired; Jennifer Landers, New Dimensions, Inc.; Jinnae Monroe, Professionals By Design; and Peggy Musgrave, Integrus Holdings, Inc.

Students Collect Donations Supporting Cancer Research Students at Chesterbrook Academy Preschool in Aldie donated more than $2,100 to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. They raised the money by collecting online donations, selling T-shirts, and raffling off pumpkins they decorated. At the end of the fundraiser, students, families and staff members participated in a Light the Night Walk which honors those touched by cancer. The money donated will help LLS fund blood cancer research around the world and provide patients with support services and financial assistance. n

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Youngkin Addresses Tourism Leaders at Loudoun Summit BY RENSS GREENE

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Governor-elected Glenn Youngkin, who campaigned heavily in Loudoun, returned to the county again Monday night to deliver a speech during the 2021 VA1 Tourism Summit at the National Conference Center in Leesburg. Youngkin’s speech echoed many themes of his campaign. “We are going to declare Virginia open. We’re going to declare Virginia open for business. We’re going to declare Virginia open for dreams. We’re going to make sure that Virginia is thriving. And so on day one there will not be any confusion that we are open for business,” Youngkin said. Youngkin referred to avoiding business shutdowns, reducing taxes such as by eliminating the grocery tax, and hinted at cutting unemployment benefits for people in attempt to push people back into the workplace. “I’m making sure that every able-bodied Virginian has the opportunity to get a job, but also is strongly encouraged to take a job,” Youngkin said. “This is an incredibly important part of our overall transition coming out of this pandemic. We have to get Virginians back to work.” So far states that cut expanded unemployment benefits have not seen an increase in labor participation, according to the federal Bureau of Labor Statistics. And Youngkin said he would seek to change the name of the annual gathering of tourism leaders back to its previous name, the Virginia Governor’s Confer-

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Governor-elect Glenn Youngkin speaks during the 2021 VA1 Tourism Summit at the National Conference Center in Leesburg on Monday.

ence on Travel and Tourism. The summit was hosted by the Virginia Tourism Corporation, the Virginia Restaurant Lodging and Travel Association, and the Virginia Association of Destination Marketing Organizations. The annual event was canceled last year because of health concerns related to COVID-19, but

returned for 2021 with presentations and panel discussions. During the General Assembly Special Session in August, the Virginia Tourism Corporation received $50 million in federal ARPA funds, of which $30 million is to be divided among 133 localities in the state to bolster local tourism initiatives.

According to the Virginia Restaurant Lodging and Travel Association domestic travelers spent $27 billion on transportation, lodging, food, amusement and recreation, as well as retail shopping in Virginia during 2019. In 2020, tourism spending dipped to $17.5 billion. Now, in 2021, the industry is showing signs of recovery. n

Chamber Policy Positions Focus on Economic Recovery, Workforce, Housing LOUDOUN NOW STAFF REPORT

The Loudoun Chamber of Commerce on Wednesday, Nov. 10 released its 2022 Public Policy Agenda, containing a series of proposals to address Loudoun’s workforce shortages, housing affordability crisis and other challenges related to Loudoun’s post-COVID recovery. The chamber’s legislative and policy agenda details the organization’s official positions on a variety of economic

and quality of life issues that impact the business climate and quality of life in Loudoun and across the Commonwealth. Among the issues prioritized by the chamber are Loudoun’s growing workforce challenges, which are worsened by the county’s housing affordability crisis. The chamber also sharpened its support for anti-union laws, which it called vital to maintaining Virginia’s status as the “Best State for Business” as named by CNBC, and for increased investments

in economic development to support the Commonwealth’s continued recovery from the COVID pandemic. “As Loudoun and Virginia rebound from the impacts of COVID-19, our recovery requires thoughtful public policies that encourage innovation, secure infrastructure investment, and provide our workforce the skills to meet the needs of our new economy,” stated chamber Vice President of Government Affairs Grafton deButts. “The 2022

Loudoun Chamber Policy Positions will provide our business community with the vision and direction to meet this challenge head on.” Each year members of the Loudoun Chamber’s Public Policy Committee review and update the organization’s policy positions, aiming to effectively advocate for the current and future needs of the regional business community. The full 2022 document is online at loudounchamber.org/public-policy. n

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BUSINESS announcements

Courtesy of McEnearney Associates

From left Middleburg Councilman J. Kevin Daly, Mayor Bridge Littleton, McEnearney Associates Executive Vice President Candice Bower, COO Dave Hawkins and Councilman Peter Leonard-Morgan celebrate the opening of the new McEnearney Associates office on Washington Street.

McEnearney Moves into New Middleburg Office McEnearney Associates has opened a new office location in the heart of Middleburg, 11 W. Washington St. The company has been doing business in Middleburg for 40 years and moved from an office where it was based for the past decade. “When our lease was up, we were looking for a space that would be prominent, and would best represent the rich history of Middleburg,” said President Maureen McEnearney Dunn. “We knew right away that this would be home for us.” Founded in Alexandria in 1980, the firm has more than 380 associates in 11 offices throughout the Washington metropolitan region. As a hyper-local real estate firm, McEnearney Associates operates on the belief that real estate goes beyond selling homes, to include a commitment to the community and creating business partnerships, according to the company. “Our firm is dedicated to supporting our clients and providing them with the best real estate advice so that they can make informed decisions. We are also thrilled about our new partnerships, such as the Scout Guide Middleburg and many others in the community,” said Candice Bower, EVP for the Middleburg and Leesburg offices.

$133K in Aviation Scholarships Awarded During the 15th annual Aviation Education & Career Expo hosted by ProJet at the Leesburg Executive Airport nearly 30 students were awarded scholarships exceeding $130,000. More than 800 students, educators, and parents attended the Expo, which is designed to educate young adults about

careers in aviation. The event featured keynote speakers, live demonstrations, and representatives from more than 70 aviation organizations, including the U.S. military, emergency medical airlift, law enforcement, maintenance/avionics repair, government agencies, and private aviation. “We work with our sponsors to provide experiences, mentoring, and scholarships that inspire students to discover and pursue their passion for the skies,” said ProJet Aviation’s Julie O’Brien, co-founder of the event. Since its inception in 2005, the expo has provided more than $1.3 million dollars in scholarships to high school and college students pursuing careers in the aviation and aerospace industry. This year’s scholarships ranged in value from $500 to $20,000.

Starkweather Named Avint COO Cyber defense executive Lisa Starkweather is the new chief operating officer at Aldie-based Avint. In the newly created role, Starkweather will manage daily operations for the company’s expanding government customer portfolio, focused on providing solutions

for complex security challenges facing federal systems. She most recently was director of programs at Cyber Defense Technologies in Dulles and previously served at NASA in a variety of operations roles Starkweather supporting the human research program. She holds bachelor’s degrees in both business and biology and a master’s in business administration in management technology from the University of Houston. “We are thrilled to have Lisa join our executive team,” said founder and CEO Marcie Nagel. “This is an important milestone in our company’s evolving story. We are accomplishing our vision of providing customers with innovative approaches to cybersecurity in ways that advance their security programs and better secure our nation. We look forward to leveraging Lisa’s organizational and management expertise as we remain laser-focused on providing the highest quality of solutions to our valued federal customers.” n

PUBLISHER’S NOTICE We are pledged to the letter and spirit of Virginia’s policy for achieving equal housing opportunity throughout the Commonwealth. We encourage and support advertising and marketing programs in which there are no barriers to obtaining housing because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, elderliness, familial status or handicap. All real estate advertised herein is subject to Virginia’s fair housing law which makes it illegal to advertise “any preference, limitation or discrimination because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, elderliness, familial status or handicap or intention to make any such preference, limitation, or discrimination.” This newspaper will not knowingly accept advertising for real estate that violates the fair housing law. Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis. For more information or to file a housing complaint call the Virginia Fair Housing Office at (804) 367-9753.

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Our Towns

AROUND towns

Purcellville BAR Objects to Painting of Downtown Building

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The opening of a new restaurant in Purcellville’s old town business district has hits a brick wall of sorts. While approving most of the exterior upgrades being undertaken by the new owners of the former Jack’s Run Brewer building on North 21st Street, the Board of Architectural Review objected to plans to whitewash the red brick building. That paint job had already begun on portions of the building, but was halted last month after the owners learned town approval was needed. As a condition of the Oct. 28 approval of the exterior renovations, the BAR required the owners work with experts to remove the paint. That requirement drew objections from the owner, Shane O’Connor, who has been working for more than a year to establish the Bia Kitchen, a gourmet restaurant and cocktail bar, in the 120-year-old, two-story building. Last week, he appealed to the Town Council for help. “They recommended reaching out to the preservationist group that recently worked on the US Capital building to remove graffiti from the January 6th insurrection. This is not an option,” O’Connor wrote in a letter to the council. “We have already invested 2 years and $2.7m into the building restoration, restaurant construction and operations at premier levels of design and craftsmanship. We are now investing an additional $40k into the building’s facade using 110-year-old period windows, pilasters and other materials recently salvaged.” The restauranteur, who previously ran the Blackthorne Inn

Clock Tower Ornaments on Sale Residents can stop by the Town Administrative Building and purchase the special Town Clock Tower ornament. Proceeds support the Town’s Clock Tower Fund. The Administrative Building is open Monday-Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

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Plans to whitewash the future home of Bia Kitchen on North 21st Street are on hold following action by Purcellville’s Board of Architectural Review.

Purcellville Emerges Pandemic with Strong Finances BY NORMAN K. STYER nstyer@loudounnow.com

The Purcellville Town Council dripped into its fiscal year 2023 budget talks last week with a briefing by Town Manager David A. Mekarski. The town is emerging from two years of pandemic-inspired austerity budgets in fairly strong fiscal shape. While the town staff, starting in early 2020, tamped down on expenses in anticipation of lower tax collections, the economy preformed stronger than expected and federal COVID-19 funding packages also bolstered the town’s finances. The town closed fiscal year 2021 with a fund balance nearly double its policy target. “We probably overcompensated to the

potential impacts of the coronavirus, and possibly the $2.7 million reduction in our budget over the two fiscal years was more ambitions than what we needed. But at the time, who could predict?” Mekarski said during the Nov. 10 work session. “All in all, we fared well through the entire pandemic,” he said. The town ended the fiscal year with a $1.9 million increase it is General Fund reserves, reaching a total of $7.9 million. The town’s fiscal policies call for an undesignated fund balance of $3 million or 30% of the General Fund revenues. The reserves now stand at 59%, with nearly $4 million available for reallocation. While residential property assessments expected to increase significantly next year—5.5% is the most recent projec-

tion—the pandemic’s impact on commercial property remains unclear, the town manager said. While maintaining the current tax rates could generate $200,000 in additional funding, Mekarski said that amount of increase would unlikely allow the town to address some of its staffing problems, which include a number of vacant or frozen positions and significant overtime costs. He said he would advertise a 2% real estate tax increase to provide flexibility for the council during its budget deliberations. A 2-cent increase would generate $300,000 in additional revenue. The town’s utility funds aren’t as PURCELLVILLE FINANCES continues on page 22

During November, the Lovettsville Cooperative Market will donate 25% of each new membership to Rallye for Veterans. The nonprofit provides direct medical and/or mortgage/rent relief to veterans by hosting classic car rallies and other community fundraising events. Learn more at lovettsville-grocery.com.

MIDDLEBURG Town to Form Charity Nonprofit The Town Council on Thursday was expected to move forward with plans to establish a not-forprofit charitable organization to manage the assets of the Health Center Fund. The Health Center Fund currently has $668,656, with the council planning to replenish $250,000 for contributions made from that fund during the COVID-19 pandemic. As proposed, the Town Council would not have any direct control AROUND TOWNS continues on page 21

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Whitewash continued from page 20 and Restaurant in Upperville, questioned the town’s commitment to bringing in new businesses and investment. “When I shared with the BAR that we are unable to assume the high costs of bringing in professional preservationist to remove the paint, their immediate and somewhat disrespectful response was that the costs were not their concern or issue,” he wrote. “In my opinion, they

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do not appreciate or understand the true restoration efforts of historic buildings or the economic development of our town. It is disappointing that they would rather see commercial buildings abandoned and deteriorated, than support the efforts of those trying to save these buildings. In addition, our projects will make significant improvements to the downtown area, generate a high percentage of revenue for the town and will be welcomed with open arms by the entire community.” While other brick buildings along North 21st Street are painted, including

several white ones, the BAR sought to keep the red brick appearance. “The BAR has taken this action in an ongoing effort to protect original building facades within the historic downtown,” town planner Andy Colon wrote in a staff report to the council. “Both staff and the BAR are aware of products and techniques available to remove paint from masonry. The BAR has expressed that if these products or techniques prove to be unreasonably expensive or ineffective, they will consider approving an appropriate color to paint the

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building.” In discussing the issue Nov. 9, council members agreed to let the issue play out at the BAR level, but made it clear that they would not let the paint debate slow or block the opening of the new restaurant. The architectural review panel also took that position, stating in its approval motion that it was “not the intention of the BAR to withhold occupancy of the building prior to resolving this issue.” The BAR was scheduled to meet Tuesday night, but canceled that session. n

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over the Middleburg Charitable Foundation, so that it cannot be considered an arm of the government. The council would have two members on the seven-seat board of directors and would require the foundation to retain as much of its principal as possible. It is expected to take until spring for the foundation to be up and running.

PURCELLVILLE Town Readies for Holiday Events The Town of Purcellville is gearing up for the holiday season, inviting residents, business owners, and artisans to participate in the parade, the holiday market, and in the holiday lights tour. Applications and registrations for the parade, the market, and the lights tour are due Nov. 30. The parade will be held Saturday, Dec.11 starting at noon with the theme “Holidays on Screen.” There is no cost to be in the parade, but registration is required. Area artisans are invited to be part of the Holiday Market at Town Hall after the parade, from 1 to 8 p.m. The cost is $25 per indoor space and $10 per outdoor space. For those who go all out with their decorations, the town wants to put them on the Holiday Lights Tour map. This program encourages residents and visitors to drive around Purcellville to see the best displays around town. Members of the Purcellville Parks and Recreation Advisory Board will view the decorations the week after Thanksgiving to determine the route. For details and registrations, go to purcellvilleva.gov/799/Holiday -and-Christmas-Activities.

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person or online during the public comment section of the meeting to urge supervisors to adopt an ordinance allowing for strong unions. Juvenile Detention Center employee Jomar Untalan said last year he was preparing for a change to 12-hour shifts—adjusting his two kids’ schedules, arranging transportation, paying deposits—only to see that schedule change delayed. “I need meaningful collective bargaining because the county must recognize employees with dangerous working conditions, provide resources and staff needed to stay safe, and uphold accountability when things go wrong,” Untalan said. “For front line employees like me, it’s a matter of life and death. County employees are tired of being ignored and forgotten.” “At times, my daughter’s school system has been forced to go virtual due to staffing shortages. Her aftercare center closed permanently. Due to county policy, I had to choose to leave my autistic daughter home alone or take leave to be with her,” said Veronica Martinez, who works in the county Department of Family Services. “COVID has changed our lives and impacted our jobs. The county has struggled to keep up. My experience highlights why we need the right to bargain over the full range of wages, benefits, and working conditions such as the impact of emergencies like COVID, paid leave, telework, and support with childcare.” “All they want is to be treated with agency and dignity, and have the proper tools to do their job, and a union provides them the opportunity to not only share how things can be run, but also to protect

NOVEMBER 18, 2021 he would propose a 3% increase in water rates and 5% increase in sewer charges. Mayor Kwasi Fraser said the proposed budget also should include placeholders for projects that could provide additional Utility Fund revenues and offset the pressure to increase rates. The town recently inked a cell tower lease, but revenue from that project isn’t expected until next year. While Mekarski is scheduled to present his recommended budget in early March, the council will have to set its tax rate starting in February as it transitions to having the county Treasurer’s Office bill and collect taxes for the town. The council is expected to adopt the budget at its April 26 meeting. n themselves,” said Loudoun resident and IBEW Local 26 member Don Slaiman. “You know, without a union, you don’t have the right to face your accuser. You don’t have a right to stand up. The basis of unionism is really the same as the First Amendment.” While there are still details to be hammered out in the ordinance, the county board’s Democratic majority appears committed to passing an ordinance following months of lengthy negotiations with labor organizers. At least some of those members have indicated they favor the unions’ recommendations for the ordinance. “I am genuinely concerned. Over the last several years, I have heard from Child Protective Services members, SEIU members, that they are overburdened. I’ve heard it from mental health workers,” said Supervisor Kristen C. Umstattd (D-Leesburg). “But I cannot think of a more important job for county government than protecting children. And if we are not able to protect children, I don’t know why we’re sitting up here.” The three Republican members of the board have warned against it, and told their Democratic colleagues they would come to regret unionization. Supervisor Matthew F. Letourneau (R-Dulles) also said with fewer units could come less power for some employees, using the library system as an example. “If they are now an eligible group, every single library employee could vote against joining the union, and they’d still be part of the union, unless we had a separate bargaining unit for those library employees who work in different facilities and have different jobs functions,” Letourneau said. Supervisors voted 6-3 to send the ordinance to their meeting Dec. 7 for a vote. n

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five and older is critical,” said Loudoun County Health Director Dr. David Goodfriend. “Thousands of children have already received the vaccine safely, but tens of thousands of other children in Loudoun still need to get their shot and I encourage parents to make appointments as soon as possible.” The county’s Dulles Town Center clinic has vaccination appointments for children in this age group open Friday, Nov. 19; Saturday, Nov. 20; and Tuesday, Nov. 23. Visit loudoun.gov/covid19vaccine to make an appointment. Vaccines are also available from other providers such as pediatricians’ offices and pharmacies Find vaccination appointments from any provider at vaccines.gov. More than 515,000 children ages 5 to 17 have received at least one dose of COVID-19 vaccine in Virginia, including more than 44,000 in Loudoun County. Since vaccination of children ages 5 to 11 began in Loudoun on November 5, more than 8,900 children have received Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine in Loudoun. Analysis of new COVD-19 cases in Loudoun and Virginia shows that the highest rate of infection in children is among those ages 5 to 11. “The data shows that the vaccine is safe and effective in our children, and we know that protecting children from the virus and limiting their ability to spread the virus through vaccination is a key step in bringing the pandemic to an end,” Goodfriend said. Loudoun County also continues to offer vaccination appointments to anyone 12 years and older who has not yet received a vaccine or who is eligible for a booster dose. The county is offering all three types of vaccine available in the U.S. Children 17 and younger must receive Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine. Anyone with questions about COVID-19 vaccine can call the Health Department’s information line at 703737-8300 or email health@loudoun.gov.

Northstar Blvd. Construction Plannning Meeting Set Dec. 1 Loudoun County invites members of the public to attend a “pardon our dust” meeting about the construction plans for the Northstar Boulevard extension Wednesday, Dec. 1, from 7 - 8 p.m. at Arcola Elementary School, 41740 Tall Cedars Parkway, Aldie.

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The meeting will offer an overview of the project timeline and the stages of construction. The project includes construction of a new segment of Northstar Boulevard between Rt. 50 and Tall Cedars Parkway, including a signalized intersection on Rt. 50 near the Virginia Department of Transportation’s Arcola maintenance area headquarters. The county is also developing another segment of Northstar Boulevard between Evergreen Mills Road—formerly Shreveport Drive—and Rt. 50, which will join this segment with the existing roadway in the Brambleton area. Construction of that segment is expected to begin in late 2022. Funding for this project is from the state Revenue Sharing Program administered by VDOT, the Northern Virginia Transportation Authority, and proffers. Construction is expected to be completed by winter 2024. More information, including a link to sign up for updates on the project, is online at loudoun.gov/northstarphase2.

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Dump Household Hazardous Waste Nov. 20 in Sterling The next Loudoun County Household Hazardous Waste collection event is scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 20 from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., at Claude Moore Park, 46150 Loudoun Park Lane, Sterling. Loudoun residents may bring many common types of hazardous waste from their homes to the event for disposal free of charge. Typical household hazardous waste includes things like fluorescent light bulbs, dry-cell batteries, oil-based paints and stains, bleach, pesticides, insecticides, herbicides, pool chemicals, fire extinguishers and gasoline. The limit per household is 15 gallons of liquid household waste and 40 pounds of solid waste, in containers not to exceed five gallons. Some other common types of hazardous waste are not accepted, such as motor oil, car batteries, electronics and propane tanks. For more information go to loudoun.gov/hhw or call the county’s Waste Management Division at 703-7715500. Non-residential waste is not accepted. Businesses should visit loudoun.gov/ bhwp or call 703-771-5500 for information about the county’s Business Hazardous Waste Collection Program. n

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WWI Monument continued from page 3 walked around this World War I monument and never even noticed the distinction on the monument,” he said. “There were some Loudouners on the World War I plaque who served and died in the Great War and were recognized differently on that plaque merely because of the color of their skin—wrong.” “This is not an effort to change history, ladies and gentlemen. It is a correction of injustice,” Rusciolelli said. Judge Thomas D. Horne, a Marine who served during the Vietnam War, reflected on the line that separated the three names of the three Black soldiers from their white comrades on the plaque. He noted that lines make up a large part of military life, with troops required to line up for nearly every activity. “As veterans, we are reminded that lines should join, but never separate us from each other,” Horne said. “Veterans to not distinguish his or her bother in

Property continued from page 5 that land. If the purchase proceeds, they said their goal would be the place the land into conservation easement to protect it from development. “We are excited to be working with Board Chair Phyllis Randall (D-At Large), her fellow supervisors including Tony Buffington (R-Blue Ridge), and County Administrator Tim Hemstreet to help save and protect this historically significant and beautiful land. Saint Louis was bought by freed slaves following the Civil War. Preserving our county’s important history fits with our focus on helping preserve Virginia’s natural habitats, ecosystems and past,” stated Chuck Kuhn, owner of JK Land Holdings and JK Moving Services. Kuhn said buying the land—part of the village, which dates back to 1891—will protect and preserve it, as well as help ensure that the nearby long-time Saint Louis residents—many of whom are descendants of the first African-American settlers— will be able to afford to stay in their homes by preventing property tax increases in the area. The move also brings the amount of land Kuhn has announced he will protect just this week to 442 acres. Days ago, the

The newly unveiled World War I veterans plaque no longer separates by race the names of those killed during the war.

arms by the happenstance of ancestry or personal beliefs. Veterans help draw lines

family announced they had completed the purchase of the 400-acre Oakland Farm in Waterford, with plans to place it under conservation easement and use some of the land to support the JK Community Farm, growing chemical-free crops and livestock and donating them to local foodbanks. (See story, Page 16) Across the county, the Kuhn family has protected thousands of acres of land from development. The family and its companies also bought and conserved the 90-acre property that formerly housed the Middleburg Academy, the 500-acre Wolver Hill Farm near Middleburg, White’s Ferry in Maryland, a 135-acre golf course in Leesburg that is being transformed into a park, an 87-acres wildlife preserve near Lucketts, the 150-acre JK Community Farm, the now-fully renovated Middleburg Training Center, and several thousand acres near Loudoun’s historic villages. Over the past decade, they said they have placed more than 22,000 acres under conservation easement. Kuhn has won numerous awards, including being recognized by the Washington Business Journal as a Top Corporate Philanthropist and the Old Dominion Land Conservancy for his conservation efforts. More information about JK Land Holdings is at JKLandHoldings.net. n

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in the sand over which our enemies much never pass, but those battlelines should never separate us from each other or from our country. “The line that was drawn in ages past on this beautiful memorial and which we remove tonight, unlike the lines that bring us together would separate the brotherhood of veterans of the Great War,” Horne said. “That line separated comrades in arms and was disrespectful of their service. It was wrong to put it there. Today, these veterans of World War I will join the named veterans of other conflicts who gave their lives in the service of this great land of ours and are recognized in his historic space without regard to their race, color, or creed. Today at this hour, this band of brothers unique to the war to end all wars will forever be reunited in the memory of their service.” The World War I War Memorial includes the names of 30 Loudouners who died while in military service. Three were killed in action; eight died of battle wounds; 14 died from the flu or other illness; and five died in accidents or by oth-

er means. The names are: Corp. Russell T. Beatty, Pvt. Charles A. Bell, Pvt. Charles E. Clyburn, Sgt. Thurbert A. Conklin, Pvt. Nealy M. Cooper, Pvt. Mathew M. Curtin, Wag. Leonard Darnes, Pvt. Franklin L. Dawson, Pvt. John Fleming, Capt. Edward C. Fuller, Pvt. Ernest Gilbert, Pvt. Gilbert H. Gough, Corp. Grover Cleveland Gray, Sgt. Leonard G. Hardy, Maj. Bolling Walker Haxall Jr., Lt. Frank Hough, Pvt. Alexander Hope Humphrey, Pvt. Valentine B. Johnson, Pvt. Robert A. Martz, Pvt. Harry Milstead, Pvt. Judge McGolerick, Pvt. John O. McGinn, Pvt. Edward Lester Nalle, Pvt. Ernest H. Nichols, Pvt. Linwood Payne, Capt. Charles Carter Riticor, Pvt. Ashton R. Shumaker, Pvt. Henry Grafton Smallwood, Corp. John Edward Smith, and Pvt. Samuel C. Thornton. The Foreign War Memorial Trust Fund Committee is seeking to compile information on each of the veterans listed on the county’s war memorials. For more information on that effort, email info@ loudounfwmtf.org. n

WANTED: EVENTS PLANNER

The Town of Hillsboro has an immediate opening for an Events Planner (EP). Person responsible to plan, manage, and execute signature community events and Town meetings. Responsibilities include recruiting and managing volunteers, marketing events, fundraising, vendor management, contracts, and overall event planning, logistics and budget management. In addition, the EP will be responsible to market, showcase and manage event rentals at the Town Hall/Old Stone School. Successful applicant will have strong organizational skills, promotional/marketing expertise, familiarity with a range of graphic packages and experience with fundraising. Position is for 20-30 hours per week on average, flexible schedule, requires some evening and weekend work to manage events. Pay is $18 - $25 per hour depending on experience.

Apply to info@hillsborova.gov. Provide cover letter, resume and references when applying.

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Town of Leesburg Employment Opportunities Please visit www.leesburgva.gov/jobs for more information and to apply online. Resumes may be submitted as supplemental only. EOE/ADA.

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Loco Living

THINGS to do HOLIDAY HAPPENINGS Sunset Hills Movie Night: “Elf”

Friday, Nov. 19, 6-9:30 p.m. Sunset Hills Vineyard, 38295 Fremont Overlook Lane, Purcellville Details: sunsethillsvineyard.com Usher in the holiday season with Buddy the Elf and wine. Tickets are $10 online and $12.50 at the gate. Admission is free for youth 18 and under.

Harmony Church Holiday Bazaar

Saturday, Nov. 20, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Harmony UMC, 380 E. Colonial Highway, Hamilton Details: harmonyva.org Shop for holiday gifts and baked goods and find treasures at the silent auction at this annual Loudoun tradition.

VAL Tree Lighting

Saturday, Nov. 20, 4 p.m. Village At Leesburg, 1602 Village Market Blvd., Leesburg Details: villageatleesburg.com Celebrate with carriage rides, photo backdrops and a special visitor from the North Pole. Make a donation to Loudoun Hunger Relief and make a special wish at this year’s wish tree.

LOCO LIVE Live Music: Bryan Shepherd Renss Greene/Loudoun Now

Jessica Paulin pictured after performing a lively set at 50 West Vineyards near Middleburg.

From Driveway Concerts to The Winery Circuit

Jessica Paulin Finds Her Voice BY JAN MERCKER

jmercker@loudounnow.com

During the darkest days of the pandemic, Jessica Paulin sang in her driveway. The Lovettsville mom of four had spent the previous year working hard to get back to her first love—music—and wasn’t about to let it go. “I couldn’t give it up, so I put a sign in my yard that said, ‘Live Music Today,’” Paulin recalled. Neighbors strolled by and set up chairs and listened while Paulin pulled favorites from her eclectic repertoire. In the year and a half since then, Paulin, who performs under the name Jes Jams, has stormed onto the local winery and brewery scene and built a regional following. For Paulin, her efforts to get back into her singing after setting it aside for more

than a decade were accompanied by a hard-core weight loss journey. And both have required hard work and determination. “My journey started Aug. 18 of 2018. I wanted to lose weight and get back into music,” she said. “I had goals and they came together.” Since that pivotal summer, Paulin has lost nearly 200 pounds, which she said has improved her posture and vocal range, and plays local venues and private gigs virtually every weekend. Paulin said the gradual lifting of COVID-19 gathering restrictions last spring provided opportunities for newer artists like her. She was willing to take on gigs that weren’t as appealing to some of the region’s more seasoned performers, including split gigs with a cleaning break in the middle as many wineries reopened with strict reservation policies. It helped

her build a relationship with one her favorite venues—50 West Vineyards near Middleburg—where she plays regularly. “The pandemic was good for me, even though I did lose my income for a few months, I actually took a bunch of cancellation jobs and got into places that I couldn’t get into before because they were booked,” she said. “I was able to build relationships with managers.” Paulin grew up in Chamberlain, SD, and like so many big musical names, got her start in church choirs at a young age. “Apparently, I was always the loudest singer, even back then,” she said with a laugh. She started getting requests to sing at weddings and funerals and then began booking gigs at parties as a teen. And PAULIN continues on page 28

Friday, Nov. 19, 4 p.m. Dirt Farm Brewing, 18701 Foggy Bottom Road, Bluemont Details: dirtfarmbrewing.com Spend Friday afternoon on the mountain listening to classic country, southern rock, blues and bluegrass by Bryan Shepherd.

Live Music: Hilary Veltri

Friday, Nov. 19, 5:30 p.m. Flying Ace Distillery and Brewery, 40950 Flying Ace Lane, Lovettsville Details: flyingacefarm.com Veltri’s repertoire of covers and originals spans generations and genres from Bob Dylan to Beyonce.

Live Music: Derek Kretzer

Friday, Nov. 19, 5:30 p.m. Lost Barrel Brewing, 36138 John Mosby Highway, Middleburg Details: lostbarrel.com Derek Kretzer is a multi-instrumentalist most recognized for his banjo, lead vocal and songwriting duties in the popular progressive bluegrass group The Plate Scrapers.

Live Music: Mark Dunn

Friday, Nov. 19, 6 p.m. Bear Chase Brewing Company, 18294 Blue Ridge Mountain Road, Bluemont Details: bearchasebrew.com It’s an evening of acoustic rock, country and blues on the hillside with Mark Dunn.

Live Music: Kix

Friday, Nov. 19 and Saturday, Nov. 20, 7 p.m. Tally Ho Theater, 19 W. Market St., Leesburg Details: tallyhotheater.com

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The Hagerstown, MD-based glam metal/hard rock band achieved national fame in the 80s and continues to tour in celebration of the 35th anniversary of “Midnite Dynamite.” Tickets are $35.

Live Music: Chris Hanks

Friday, Nov. 19, 7 p.m. Social House South Riding, 25370 Eastern Marketplace Plaza, Chantilly Details: socialhousesouthriding.com Hanks returns to Social House for an evening of country favorites.

Live Music: Ginada Pinata

Friday, Nov. 19, 8 p.m. Monk’s BBQ, 251 N. 21st St., Purcellville Details: monksq.com Shepherdstown-based Ginada Pinata taps the influences of jazz, funk, rock, fusion, trance and drum and bass and blends them to create an organic vibe.

Live Music: Liberty Street

Saturday, Nov. 20, 1 p.m. Flying Ace Distillery and Brewery, 40950 Flying Ace Lane, Lovettsville Details: flyingacefarm.com Kick back with soft rock favorites from Eric Stanley and Doug Wall.

Live Music: Hugh Ghiringhelli

Saturday, Nov. 20, 1 p.m. Creek’s Edge Winery, 41255 Annas Lane, Lovettsville Details: creeksedgewinery.com Check out alt-country favorites and much more from Hugh Ghiringhelli of the Lost Corner Vagabonds.

KIX Friday, Nov. 19, 7 p.m. (doors) Saturday, Nov. 20, 7 p.m. (doors) Tally Ho Theater tallyhotheater.com Live Music: Adriel Genet

Saturday, Nov. 20, 1:30 p.m. Sunset Hills Vineyard, 38295 Fremont Overlook Lane, Purcellville Details: sunsethillsvineyard.com Genet’s live acoustic repertoire consists of unique arrangements of vintage jazz and pop standards with a contemporary dramatic edge.

Live Music: Melissa Quinn Fox

Saturday, Nov. 20, 2 p.m. Harvest Gap Brewery, 15485 Purcellville Road, Hillsboro

JASON MASI Sunday, Nov. 21, 2-5 p.m. Doukénie Winery doukeniewinery.com

Details: harvestgap.com Fox returns to Harvest Gap with her signature highenergy blend of rock and country.

Live Music: Juliet Lloyd

Saturday, Nov. 20, 2 p.m. Breaux Vineyards, 36888 Breaux Vineyards Lane, Hillsboro Details: breauxvineyards.com Singer/songwriter/pianist Juliet Lloyd returns to Breaux with signature pop, rock and classic soul favorites.

CRUZ & MOLLY CONTRERAS Sunday, Nov. 21, 4 p.m. B Chord Brewing Company bchordbrewing.com

Live Music: Chris Bowen

Saturday, Nov. 20, 5:30 p.m. Flying Ace Distillery and Brewery, 40950 Flying Ace Lane, Lovettsville Details: flyingacefarm.com Celebrate Saturday with great tunes from Western Loudoun singer/songwriter and one-man band Chris Bowen of the Bone Show.

Live Music: Golden Girls

Saturday, Nov. 20, 6 p.m.

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Crooked Run Fermentation, 22455 Davis Drive #120, Sterling Details: crookedrunbrewing.com This DC-based rock and funk quartet brings high energy tunes to Crooked Run.

Live Music: Something’s Brewing

Saturday, Nov. 20, 6 p.m. Ocelot Brewing, 23600 Overland Drive, Dulles Details: ocelotbrewing.com Classic rock, pop and folk, old and new from some of the area’s best musicians. Live Music: Quentin Walston Saturday, Nov. 20, 6 p.m. Hamilton Baptist Church, 16 E. Colonial Highway, Hamilton Details: quentinwalston.com Walston celebrates the release of his new album “The Good Book Suite” with his jazz piano trio. Tickets are $20 for adults, free for children.

Live Music: Brandy Station

Saturday, Nov. 20, 8 p.m. B Chord Brewing, 34266 Williams Gap Road, Round Hill Details: bchordbrewing.com Americana, bluegrass, rock, country, and folk from Remington, VA. $10 cover at the door.

Live Music: Mercy Creek

Saturday, Nov. 20, 8 p.m. Monk’s BBQ, 251 N. 21st St., Purcellville Details: monksq.com Mercy Creek returns to Monk’s with their signature earthy, edgy, aggressive folk-rock.

Live Music: Famous Last Words

Sunday, Nov. 21, 2 p.m. Breaux Vineyards, 36888 Breaux Vineyards Lane, Hillsboro Details: breauxvineyards.com Guitarist Josh Burgess and vocalist Maria Price bring an eclectic mix of hits from The Beatles to Whitney Houston.

Live Music: Miguel Aubertin

Sunday, Nov. 21, 5:30 p.m. Flying Ace Distillery and Brewery, 40950 Flying Ace Lane, Lovettsville Details: flyingacefarm.com Celebrate Sunday with Aubertin’s repertoire of joyful songs with a reggae flair.

MacDowell’s Open Mic Night

Sunday, Nov. 21, 6-10 p.m. MacDowell Brew Kitchen, 202 South St. SE, Leesburg Details: macsbeach.com Step up to MacDowell’s indoor stage to showcase your musical talents. A featured performer kicks off the show each week.

Live Music: Secondhand Serenade

Wednesday, Nov. 24, 7 p.m. Tally Ho Theater, 19 W. Market St., Leesburg

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Details: tallyhotheater.com Vocalist, pianist and guitarist John Vesely leads the California-based Secondhand Serenade on a new national tour. Tickets are $20 for general admission, $50 for VIP seats.

Live Music: Nate Clendenen

Wednesday, Nov. 24, 7 p.m. B Chord Brewing, 34266 Williams Gap Road, Round Hill Details: bchordbrewing.com Celebrate turkey eve with a free show from Marylandbased singer/songwriter Nate Clendenen singing bluegrass, rock, country, reggae and blues.

LOCO CULTURE “Catch Me If You Can”

Friday, Nov. 19 and Saturday, Nov. 20, 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, Nov. 21, 2 p.m. Seneca Ridge Middle School, 98 Seneca Ridge Drive, Sterling Details: sterlingplaymakers.org The Sterling Playmakers present the Tony-nominated musical that tells the story of high-flying con man Frank Abagnale Jr. with a swinging score. Tickets are $15.

Loudoun’s Guide to Getting Out.

Wheatland Concert Series at Shiloh Manor

Saturday, Nov. 20, 8 p.m. Shiloh Manor Farm, 14781 Berlin Turnpike, Purcellville Details: shiloh-manor.com The Wheatland Concert Series hosts its second quarterly baroque chamber music recital and dinner. Tickets are $70 and include a catered dinner.

“In the last two and a half years, the customers have really built my setlist—kind of by trial and error. I play to the crowd and see if they respond.”

initially making cold calls. “I take an hour and a half radius around my house and I just start reaching out,” she said. And audiences have responded to her sultry voice and musical selections. When Paulin started building her setlist, she started with online searches for popular tunes at wineries and brewery venues. “The funny thing was, it was the same stuff I grew up listening to and the same stuff I sing in the shower,” she said. “It was all my normal stuff, so I didn’t have to learn much. It was already in my head.” Her repertoire ranges from country favorites to more soulful tunes—from Janis

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Celebrating the Best of Wines

Your guide to Loudoun’s Entertainment Scene

Paulin while her family was supportive, she said, they also didn’t encourage music as a career. Paulin dreamed of becoming a singer/songwriter but was encouraged to take a more practical approach. She went to college to study special education and worked with children and adults with intellectual disabilities for more than a decade. But the music was still a part of her life. “I had my clients singing all the time,” she said. She met her husband Brian in the mid2000s and moved to Loudoun. She pushed singing aside while raising four children and running a home daycare business. But when her family moved from Lovettsville to Leesburg in 2015, she spotted a post from another local musician on a community Facebook page that opened her eyes to the booming Loudoun music scene. “I had no idea about the winery and brewery live music world at all,” Paulin said. Paulin started forging connections with fellow western Loudoun musicians and going to gigs, watching and learning how performers managed gigs, equipment and logistics. Vowing in August 2018 to make music her life’s work, she gave up her childcare business and slowly started booking gigs,

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— Jessica Paulin Joplin to Prince to Carole King. She loves requests and old favorites, but also likes introducing audience members to her own favorites like Brandi Carlile. “I like to say I have something for everyone in my set,” she said. “My absolute favorite things to do right now are the surprising covers of covers. The Pretty Reckless covered Oasis’, ‘Champagne Supernova,’ and that is my favorite one to do right now ... In the last two and a half years, the customers have really built my setlist—kind of by trial and error. I play to the crowd and see if they respond.” With her performance career growing, Paulin is doing some songwriting, work-

Online always at getoutloudoun .com ing to build her repertoire of originals and gently adding them into winery setlists. She’s also planning to dip her toes into recording demos and videos. As a parent, a former teacher and someone who wasn’t encouraged to pursue her musical dreams as a kid, Paulin also wants to focus on helping Loudoun’s young musicians find their footing. She recently invited teen musician Lillian Hackett to share a gig at 50 West and wants to help organize future events for young musicians. On the flip side, she says she also tries to encourage older audience members to pursue their musical passions—just as she’s succeeding in getting her musical groove back in her early forties. And Paulin said she owes a big part of her success to Brian and their kids, who range from kindergarten to high school. “I wouldn’t have been able to do it without them. My youngest one wants to be a singer when she grows up—just like her mommy.” n Jessica Paulin’s upcoming Loudoun gigs include Friday, Nov. 26 from 7 to 10 p.m. at Parallel Wine and Whiskey Bar in Broadlands and Saturday, Nov. 27 from 1 to 4 p.m. at Fireﬂy Cellars. For more information and upcoming shows, go to facebook.com/jesjamslove or jesjamsmusic.com. To check out a few of Paulin’s favorite performances, search for Jessica Paulin on YouTube.

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Always quick to share an opinion, Terry loved discussing local and national politics, especially after retirement, while having his daily breakfast with friends and neighbors at the Round Hill Diner. He wasPAGE also 29 a well-read student of history and loved sharing his findings with friends.

After leaving the Navy, Terry lived and worked a short time in New York City before returning to Loudoun and joining NOVEMBER 18, 2021 LOUDOUNNOW.COM the Sheriff ’s Office, from which he retired in 1996 as a lieutenant. He began his career as a field deputy and later worked He was a member of St. Francis de Sales in the department records room, perform- Roman Catholic Church, the Izaak Walton ing background checks and as a liaison League of America, and the Hamilwith various court systems and as a media ton-Thompson Masonic Jamesparty, Terence McCracken Jr. Lodge #37. Michael Brian Fadely spokesman. At his retirement Terry Survivors his wife, Sarah; twooften sons, expressed his love of James the job: “It has (Terry) been Terence Americaninclude Civil War. He and Sarah fiancée, Laura Vanessa Munoz; sister, Michael Brian Fadely, Michael of Purcellville and Nicholas (and a joy to work with the Sheriff ’s DepartMcCracken Jr., a traveled to Ireland where they enjoyed Andrea Maddra and husband John of 46, of Leesburg and wife Kristy) Round Hill; fivediscovering grandchilment. Every day I’ve36-year gone toveteran work and of driving the of countryside and formerly of Woodstock, Harrisonburg; special nephew and niece, dren, Mackenzie, John, Charlie, Mary had a ball. I wish everyone could say that. ” the Loudoun County relatives and locations associated withKate, the Jordan Maddra and Jillian Maddra; special passed away Sunday, and Mason; two nieces, Anne Margaret While working and after retirement, one Sheriff ’s Office and McCracken family. friend Todd Holtzman and many aunts, November 14, 2021 at Felton of Denver, Co. and Catherine Moye of his greatest satisfactions was resident ofmentoring Round Hill, Terry was the ultimate host, extending his uncles and cousins. his home. A Celebrayounger deputies. died Wednesday, Nov. of Olney, Md. He was predeceased by tion of Life will be held hospitality at yearly St.Nancy Patrick’s Day of parhis parents and a sister, Felton A viewing will be scheduled from 11-5pm 10, atatInova Loudoun Terry also worked briefly the Town of Friday, November 19 at ties and relishing in annual Groundhog’s Waterford. on Thursday, November 18, at Valley Hospital, Lansdowne. He was 78. Purcellville and City of Herndon police 11:00 a.m. at the Woodstock United Meth- Funeral Service in Edinburg or leave conDay observances. According to one family The family will receive visitors at Hall departments. odist Church. Reverend Rob Hoskins will member, Groundhog’s Day was a national Born June 9, 1943, in Washington, D.C., dolences at www.valleyfs.com. Friends may Funeral Home, Purcellville, from 6-8 p.m. officiate. Burial will be private in Sunset holiday in the McCracken household. Terry was the son of the late James Terence It was in his early years as a deputy that he sign the guest book during this time. Wednesday, Nov. 17. A funeral Mass will View Memorial Gardens in Woodstock. Much of this enthusiasm centered around Sr. and Anne Walker McCracken. He met later married the former Sarah be celebrated at St. Francis de Sales Roman In lieu of flowers, contributions may be “Larry Loudoun,” a groundhog who lived moved at age three with his family to Bailey of Leesburg on June 8,1968. They Mr. Fadely was born January 18, 1975 in Catholic Church, Purcellville, at 1 p.m. made to Woodstock United Methodist in the family’s Round Hill backyard. Larry Waterford, where he spent his youth. He celebrated their 53rd wedding anniversary Winchester, son of Robert E. Fadely and Thursday, Nov. 18. The family requests Church, 156 S. Muhlenberg St., Woodbecame a Loudoun phenomenon when attended Loudoun County High School last summer. Linda Richman Fadely of Woodstock. that memorial contributions be made to stock, VA 22664 local radio station WAGE checked in with before serving four years in the U.S. Navy, He was a 1993 graduate of Central High the Jefferson County, WV, Izaak Walton An avid hunter, storyteller, and jokester, Mike loved to play golf and was an adaTerry and Sarah each Groundhog’s Day for stationed at Pearl Harbor with assignments School where he lettered in golf for four League, P. O. Box 934, 10435 Leetown Terry was also a lover of all things Irish. mant UVA sports, Washington Redskins a liveKearneysville, report on whether seen in spent Vietnam andofthe Pacific. Terry years and was named baseball area player Road, WV Larry 25430,had or to thehis He much hisSouth retirement researchand Washington Nationals fan. The love shadow that morning.Fire Department, 4 loved spoke their frequently ofIreland his naval of the year in 1993. He graduated from the ing his and ancestors, lives in and Round Hill Volunteer of his life was Laura and his family. He service and the lifelong friends he made University of Virginia in 1998. In 2006, he Always quick to share opinion, the United States, and their service in the Main Street, Round Hill,anVA 20141.Terry put his family first and was always helping there. co-founded Strategic Technology Partners loved discussing local and national politics, others. He will be greatly missed by family where he specialized in building IT Infraespecially after retirement, while having After leaving the Navy, Terry lived and and friends. structure and state of the art cybersecurity ToNew place an City obituary, contact Susan Styer:with friends and neighhis daily breakfast worked a short time in York systems for the IRS. Arrangements are in the care of Heishman 703-770-9723 bors at the Round Hill Diner. He was also before returning to Loudoun and joining Funeral Home, Valley Funeral Service a well-read student of history and loved the Sheriff ’s Office, from whichsstyer@loudounnow.com he retired Surviving along with his parents are his Branch, Edinburg. sharing his findings with friends. in 1996 as a lieutenant. He began his career as a field deputy and later worked He was a member of St. Francis de Sales in the department records room, perform- Roman Catholic Church, the Izaak Walton ing background checks and as a liaison League of America, and the Hamilwith various court systems and as a media ton-Thompson Masonic Lodge #37. Michael Brian Fadely spokesman. At his retirement party, Terry Survivors include his wife, Sarah; two sons, expressed his love of the job: “It has been fiancée, Laura Vanessa Munoz; sister, Michael Brian Fadely, Michael of Purcellville and Nicholas (and a joy to work with the Sheriff ’s DepartAndrea Maddra and husband John of 46, of Leesburg and wife Kristy) of Round Hill; five grandchilment. Every day I’ve gone to work and formerly of Woodstock, Harrisonburg; special nephew and niece, dren, Mackenzie, John, Charlie, Mary Kate, had a ball. I wish everyone could say that. ” Jordan Maddra and Jillian Maddra; special passed away Sunday, and Mason; two nieces, Anne Margaret While working and after retirement, one friend Todd Holtzman and many aunts, November 14, 2021 at Felton of Denver, Co. and Catherine Moye of his greatest satisfactions was mentoring uncles and cousins. his home. A Celebraof Olney, Md. He was predeceased by younger deputies. tion of Life will be held his parents and a sister, Nancy Felton of A viewing will be scheduled from 11-5pm Terry also worked briefly at the Town of Friday, November 19 at Waterford. on Thursday, November 18, at Valley Purcellville and City of Herndon police 11:00 a.m. at the Woodstock United Meth- Funeral Service in Edinburg or leave conThe family will receive visitors at Hall departments. odist Church. Reverend Robevolve Hoskins willof shifting As journalism business models in the wake advertising and subscription trends, it is clear that dolences at www.valleyfs.com. Friends may Funeral Home, Purcellville, from 6-8 p.m. readers like you will play an increasingly important role in underwriting the costs of operating our newsroom. officiate. Burial will be private in Sunset It was in his early years as a deputy that he sign the guest book during this time. Wednesday, Nov. 17. A funeral Mass will the country, newspapers and small are cutting back on content or closing down altogether. We know that View Across Memorial Gardens in big Woodstock. met and later married the former Sarah Loudoun residents and businesses value—and expect—comprehensive coverage of local governments, be celebrated at St. Francis de Sales Roman In lieu of flowers, contributions may be our neighbors, and issues affecting our quality of life. Bailey of Leesburg on June 8,1968. They Mr. Fadely was born January 18, 1975 in Catholic Church, Purcellville, at 1 p.m. made to Woodstock United Methodist celebrated their 53rd wedding anniversary We son wantoftoRobert do more, less.and Your contribution will help make that possible. Winchester, E. not Fadely Thursday, Nov. 18. The family requests Church, 156 S. Muhlenberg St., Woodlast summer. Linda Richman Fadely of Woodstock. that memorial contributions be made to stock, VA 22664 AMOUNT: He was a 1993 graduate of Central Highmatters to me. 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Injunction continued from page 3 lished that public employees do not have a First Amendment protection for speech issued as part of their official duties. While Plowman did not issue an official ruling, he said that he does not see how the issue of the curricular speech could be separated from violating a teacher’s firmly held beliefs. Wright, Bangert said, is already facing imminent conflict in the classroom, as she was recently asked to accommodate a student who identifies by pronouns different

from their biological sex. Wright could face punitive action for not following the policy. Bangert also argued that the policy “throws wide the gate for mischief,” as teenage students might abuse the policy. He said it puts teachers in impossible situations, where there is too much subject to change. Haney contended that the policy makes clear that a student’s gender identity is only affirmed when the student consistently indicates that is his or her preference. Plowman asked how far the policy would extend, and if it was the most efficient way to enforce name changes, as it

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might complicate recordkeeping and test administration if students change their names. “If he sees the kid in the grocery store, would it apply?” he asked. Haney said that the policy only applies when employees are operating in their capacity as an educator. She also said that the case was not about the efficiency of the policy, but about the constitutionality. Critics of the policy target the stipulation that parents do not need to be informed when students choose to change their gender identity. Several parents in the courtroom groaned when Haney confirmed that parents weren’t entitled to know when their

child changes their gender identity. During a press conference after the hearing, Cross, Gill, Wright, and their attorneys touted Cross’ permanent injunction as a win for free speech. “I can now confidently continue teaching at Leesburg Elementary School, without fear of punishment for expressing my views. Now the battle turns to Policy 8040 itself … that threatens all teachers’ ability to teach with their beliefs and harms the very children it aims to protect,” Cross said during the press conference. Plowman said that he would not issue decision on the case until December. n

Loudoun County Public Schools

Fiscal Year 2023 – 2028 Capital Improvement Program Fiscal Year 2023 – 2028 Capital Asset Preservation Program

CASE NO.:2021-DR-26-00471

IN THE FAMILY COURT FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT Donna Shimizu, Plaintiff vs. Eiji Shimizu, Defendant

SUMMONS TO COMPLAINT, NOTICE OF MEDIATION, AND NOTICE OF FINAL HEARING TO: THE DEFENDANT, ABOVE NAMED: YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that an action is brought by the Plaintiff in the Court indicated above requesting an Order of Separate Support and Maintenance was filed on March 4, 2021. You must respond in writing and serve a copy of your Answer on the Plaintiff at 11019 Ocean Hwy in Pawleys Island, SC 29585 within thirty (30) days after the service of this Summons upon you. If you do not answer the Complaint within the specified time, the Court may grant the relief requested by Plaintiff in the Complaint. You are further notified that mediation has been schduled for December 2, 2021 at 10 AM with mediator Thomas D. “Val” Guest, Jr. at Ouverson, Guest, & Carter, PA located at 11915 Plaza Drive in Murrells Inlet, SC, 29576. You are further notified that a Final Hearing has been schduled for December 6, 2021 at 3:00 PM before the Honorable Melissa J. Buckhannon at the Horry County Government and Justice Center located at 1301 Second Ave in Conway, SC 29526. GOLDFINCH WINSLOW, LLC M. Nicole Gattis, Esquire (#101945) 11019 Ocean Hwy Pawleys Island, SC 29585 Telephone: (843) 357-9301 Fax: (843) 357-9303 nicole@goldfinchwinslow.com

The Loudoun County School Board has scheduled a series of meetings for the Fiscal Year 2023–2028 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) and Capital Asset Preservation Program (CAPP) budgets. Date

Time

School Board Meeting Topic

Tuesday, November 9, 2021*

6:30 p.m.

Superintendent’s Recommended FY2023-FY2028 CIP & CAPP Budgets Presented to School Board

Monday, November 15, 2021

7:00 p.m.

School Board FY2023-FY2028 CIP & CAPP Public Hearing/Work Session

Monday, November 29, 2021

7:00 p.m.

School Board FY2023-FY2028 CIP & CAPP Public Hearing/Work Session

Tuesday, December 14, 2021*

6:30 p.m.

School Board Adoption of FY2023-FY2028 CIP & CAPP Budgets

*Regular School Board Business Meeting All meetings will be held at the Loudoun County Public Schools (LCPS) Administration Building located at 21000 Education Court in Ashburn. The meetings will also be broadcast live on Comcast Channel 18 and Verizon Fios Channel 43, as well as viewable via simultaneous webcast on the LCPS website (www.lcps.org). In-person comment will be accepted at the identified public hearings. Detail on how to sign up to speak at the hearings is posted on the LCPS webpage (https://www.lcps.org/Page/226240). Speakers may sign up in advance by contacting the Superintendent’s Office at 571-252-1020. Speaker registration will also be accepted at the LCPS Administration Building beginning 30 minutes prior to the meeting, until five (5) minutes before the start of the meeting.

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Those who need translation/interpretation assistance, or a reasonable accommodation for any type of disability, in order to participate meaningfully in School Board meetings or public hearings should contact the Superintendent’s Office at 571-252-1020 at least three (3) days prior to the meeting. Kevin L. Lewis, Chief Operations Officer Loudoun County Public Schools, Department of Support Services 21000 Education Court, Ashburn, Virginia 20148 Telephone: 571-252-1385 Email: lcpsplan@lcps.org 11/04, 11/11, 1/18, 11/25, 12/02 & 12/09/21

TOWN OF LEESBURG NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER A PROPOSED RESIDENTIAL PERMIT PARKING ZONE ON NORTH STREET BETWEEN N. KING AND CHURCH ST. N.E. The LEESBURG TOWN MANAGER will hold a Public Hearing in Town Hall, 25 West Market Street, Leesburg, Virginia, in the Lower Level Conference Rooms 1 and 2, on WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 1, 2021 at 7:00 P.M. on a proposed Residential Permit Parking Zone designation on North Street between N. King and Church St. N.E. This Public Hearing is in accordance with Section 32-240(b) of the Town Code. Additional information concerning this proposed Residential Permit Parking Zone is available by contacting Calvin K. Grow, Transportation Engineer at 703-771-2791 or email at cgrow@leesburgva.gov. At this hearing, all persons desiring to express their views regarding this matter will be heard. Person requiring special accommodations should contact the Clerk of Council at 703-771-2733 or eboeing@ leesburgva.gov, three days in advance (TTD 703-771-4560). 11/11& 11/18/2021

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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NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC Sunila D. Dutt, who was admitted to the bar of the State of New Jersey on 08/17/2012 and who was thereafter suspended from the practice of law by the Supreme Court, is applying to be reinstated to the practice. Objections or relevant information concerning this application for reinstatement should be forwarded immediately to Chief Counsel, Disciplinary Review Board, P.O. Box 962, Trenton, New Jersey 08625-0962. 11/18/21

TOWN OF LEESBURG NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER A PROPOSED RESIDENTIAL PERMIT PARKING ZONE ON CORNWALL STREET BETWEEN N. KING AND WIRT ST. N.W. The LEESBURG TOWN MANAGER will hold a Public Hearing in Town Hall, 25 West Market Street, Leesburg, Virginia, in the Lower Level Conference Rooms 1 and 2, on Wednesday, December 1, 2021 at 7:00 p.m. on a proposed Residential Permit Parking Zone designation on Cornwall Street between N. King and Wirt St. N.W. This Public Hearing is in accordance with Section 32-240(b) of the Town Code. Additional information concerning this proposed Residential Permit Parking Zone is available by contacting Calvin K. Grow, Transportation Engineer at 703-771-2791 or email at cgrow@leesburgva.gov. At this hearing, all persons desiring to express their views regarding this matter will be heard. Person requiring special accommodations should contact the Clerk of Council at 703-771-2733 or eboeing@leesburgva.gov, three days in advance (TTD 703-771-4560). 11/11& 11/18/2021

TOWN OF LEESBURG NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER A PROPOSED RESIDENTIAL PERMIT PARKING ZONE ON NORTH STREET BETWEEN HARRISON AND CHURCH ST. N.E. The LEESBURG TOWN MANAGER will hold a Public Hearing in Town Hall, 25 West Market Street, Leesburg, Virginia, in the Lower Level Conference Rooms 1 and 2, on WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 1, 2021 at 7:00 P.M. on a proposed Residential Permit Parking Zone designation on North Street between Harrison and Church St. N.E. This Public Hearing is in accordance with Section 32-240(b) of the Town Code. Additional information concerning this proposed Residential Permit Parking Zone is available by contacting Calvin K. Grow, Transportation Engineer at 703-771-2791 or email at cgrow@leesburgva.gov. At this hearing, all persons desiring to express their views regarding this matter will be heard. Person requiring special accommodations should contact the Clerk of Council at 703-771-2733 or eboeing@leesburgva.gov, three days in advance (TTD 703-771-4560). 11/11& 11/18/2021

LOUDOUN COUNTY WILL BE ACCEPTING RESPONSES TO A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION AS WELL AS SEALED COMPETITIVE PROPOSALS FOR: INTEGRATED GRANT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM, RFI No. 451782 until prior to 3:00 p.m., local “Atomic Time”, December 15, 2021. OPERATION OF THE DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITY GROUP HOMES AND SUPPORTED/SUPERVISED LIVING HOMES, RFP No. 442782 until prior to 4:00 p.m., local “Atomic Time”, December 30, 2021. Solicitation forms may be obtained 24 hours a day by visiting our web site at www. loudoun.gov/procurement. If you do not have access to the Internet, call (703) 777-0403, M - F, 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. WHEN CALLING, PLEASE LET US KNOW IF YOU NEED ANY REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION FOR ANY TYPE OF DISABILITY IN ORDER TO PARTICIPATE IN THIS PROCUREMENT. 11/18/21

TOWN OF LEESBURG NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER A PROPOSED RESIDENTIAL PERMIT PARKING ZONE ON WIRT STREET BETWEEN NORTH AND CORNWALL STREET N.W. The LEESBURG TOWN MANAGER will hold a Public Hearing in Town Hall, 25 West Market Street, Leesburg, Virginia, in the Lower Level Conference Rooms 1 and 2, on WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 1, 2021 at 7:00 P.M. on a proposed Residential Permit Parking Zone designation on Wirt Street between North and Cornwall Street N.W. This Public Hearing is in accordance with Section 32-240(b) of the Town Code. Additional information concerning this proposed Residential Permit Parking Zone is available by contacting Calvin K. Grow, Transportation Engineer at 703-771-2791 or email at cgrow@leesburgva.gov. At this hearing, all persons desiring to express their views regarding this matter will be heard. Person requiring special accommodations should contact the Clerk of Council at 703-771-2733 or eboeing@leesburgva.gov, three days in advance (TTD 703-771-4560). 11/11& 11/18/2021

TOWN OF LEESBURG NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

TO CONSIDER A PROPOSED RESIDENTIAL PERMIT PARKING ZONE ON WIRT STREET BETWEEN W. MARKET AND CORNWALL ST N.W.

TO CONSIDER A PROPOSED RESIDENTIAL PERMIT PARKING ZONE ON CORNWALL STREET BETWEEN LIBERTY AND WIRT ST. N.W.

The LEESBURG TOWN MANAGER will hold a Public Hearing in Town Hall, 25 West Market Street, Leesburg, Virginia, in the Lower Level Conference Rooms 1 and 2, on WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 1, 2021 at 7:00 P.M. on a proposed Residential Permit Parking Zone designation on Wirt Street between W. Market and Cornwall Street N.W. This Public Hearing is in accordance with Section 32-240(b) of the Town Code.

The LEESBURG TOWN MANAGER will hold a Public Hearing in Town Hall, 25 West Market Street, Leesburg, Virginia, in the Lower Level Conference Rooms 1 and 2, on Wednesday, December 1, 2021 at 7:00 p.m. on a proposed Residential Permit Parking Zone designation on Cornwall Street between Liberty and Wirt St. N.W. This Public Hearing is in accordance with Section 32-240(b) of the Town Code.

Additional information concerning this proposed Residential Permit Parking Zone is available by contacting Calvin K. Grow, Transportation Engineer at 703-771-2791 or email at cgrow@leesburgva.gov.

At this hearing, all persons desiring to express their views regarding this matter will be heard. Person requiring special accommodations should contact the Clerk of Council at 703-771-2733 or eboeing@leesburgva.gov, three days in advance (TTD 703-771-4560).

At this hearing, all persons desiring to express their views regarding this matter will be heard. Person requiring special accommodations should contact the Clerk of Council at 703-771-2733 or eboeing@ leesburgva.gov, three days in advance (TTD 703-771-4560).

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Legal Notices PUBLIC HEARING The LOUDOUN COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION will hold a public hearing in the Board of Supervisors’ Meeting Room on the first floor of the County Government Center, 1 Harrison Street, S.E., Leesburg, Virginia, on Tuesday, November 30, 2021, at 6:00 p.m. to consider the following:

REVIEW AND RENEWAL, MODIFICATION OR TERMINATION OF THE BEAVERDAM VALLEY AGRICULTURAL AND FORESTAL DISTRICT The current period of the Beaverdam Valley Agricultural and Forestal District will expire on June 19, 2022. The District has a four-year period and a subdivision minimum lot size of 50 acres. Pursuant to Chapter 1226 of the Codified Ordinances of Loudoun County, the Board of Supervisors has directed staff, the Agricultural District Advisory Committee (ADAC), and the Planning Commission to conduct a review in order to determine whether to continue, modify, or terminate the District. Parcels currently enrolled in the District are located within an area generally southwestward of Snickersville Turnpike (Route 734), east of Willisville Road (Route 623) and Airmont Road (Route 719), north of Welbourne Road/Millville Road (Route 743), and Snake Hill Road (Route 744), and west of Pot House Road/Mountville Road (Route 745), Mountville Road (Route 733), and Hibbs Bridge Road (Route 731), in the Blue Ridge Election District. During this review, land less than 5 acres, or 20 acres or greater, in size that is currently enrolled in the District will be automatically renewed. However, any parcel containing at least 5 acres but less than 20 acres will be ineligible for renewal and inclusion within the District unless the owner submits an application on forms provided by the Department of Planning and Zoning and one or more of the following criteria is met: 1.

Management Plan that specifically states that the property owner(s) are accumulating the required 5-year production records in order to qualify for agricultural, to include horticulture, land use tax deferral. 2. Animal Husbandry including Equine uses (commercial or non-commercial) with a Management Plan that relates the pasture carrying capacity to limit the number of animals allowed. 3. Forests and woodlands with a management plan that specifies the actions required to maintain and enhance the stands. 4. Wetlands, flood plains, streams and/or rivers that have Management Plans that set forth the terms for their maintenance and enhancement. During this review, land within the District may be withdrawn, in whole or in part, at the owner’s discretion by filing a written notice with the Board of Supervisors at any time before the Board acts to continue, modify, or terminate the District. Landowners of the following parcels, currently enrolled in the Beaverdam Valley Agricultural and Forestal District, were notified by certified mail of the District’s review. Parcel Listings: PIN

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* Indicates a parcel containing at least 5 acres but less than 20 acres whose owner did not properly apply for renewal. The ADAC held a public meeting on October 21, 2021, to review and make recommendations concerning whether to continue, modify, or terminate the Beaverdam Valley Agricultural and Forestal District, and to review renewal applications and requests for withdrawal of land from the District. The report and recommendations of the ADAC will be considered by the Planning Commission, along with any proposed modifications, at its public hearing on November 30, 2021. The reports and recommendations of the ADAC and the Planning Commission, along with any proposed modifications, will be considered by the Board of Supervisors at its public hearing. In accordance with Section 15.2-4307 of the Code of Virginia, the applications may be examined by request at the Loudoun County Government Center, Information Desk, 1st Floor, 1 Harrison Street, S.E., Leesburg, Virginia, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, or by calling 703-777-0246 (option 5) to request hard copies or electronic copies or electronically at: https://www.loudoun.gov/adac (10-21-2021 ADAC Meeting under Agendas and Bylaws). Documents also may be viewed and downloaded electronically 72 hours in advance of the public hearing at: https://www.loudoun.gov/pc (for Public Hearing documents, follow the link for Public Hearings Packet).

REVIEW AND RENEWAL, MODIFICATION OR TERMINATION OF THE NEW HILLSBORO AGRICULTURAL AND FORESTAL DISTRICT The current period of the New Hillsboro Agricultural and Forestal District will expire on April 10, 2022. The District has a ten-year period and a subdivision minimum lot size of 20 acres. Pursuant to Chapter 1226 of the Codified Ordinances of Loudoun County, the Board of Supervisors has directed staff, the Agricultural District Advisory Committee (ADAC), and the Planning Commission to conduct a review in order to determine whether to continue, modify, or terminate the District. Parcels currently in the District are located within an area generally north of Harry Byrd Highway (Route 7); west of Picnic Woods Road (Route 850), Morrisonville Road (Route 693), Berlin Turnpike (Route 287), and the segment of Charles Town Pike between Berlin Turnpike and Hamilton Station Road (Route 704); east of the boundary with West Virginia, and south of the Potomac River and the boundary with Maryland, in the Blue Ridge and Catoctin Election Districts. During this review, land less than 5 acres, or 20 acres or greater, in size that is currently enrolled in the District will be automatically renewed. However, any parcel containing at least 5 acres but less than 20 acres will be ineligible for renewal and inclusion within the District unless the owner submits an application on forms provided by the Department of Planning and Zoning and one or more of the following criteria is met: 1. 2. 3. 4.

During this review, land within the District may be withdrawn, in whole or in part, at the owner’s discretion by filing a written notice with the Board of Supervisors at any time before the Board acts to continue, modify, or terminate the District. Landowners of the following parcels, currently enrolled in the New Hillsboro Agricultural and Forestal District, were notified by certified mail of the District’s review. Parcel Listings: Acres Enrolled 21.86

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* Indicates a parcel containing at least 5 acres but less than 20 acres whose owner did not properly apply for renewal. The ADAC held a public meeting on October 21, 2021, to review and make recommendations concerning whether to continue, modify, or terminate the New Hillsboro Agricultural and Forestal District, and to review renewal applications and requests for withdrawal of land from the District. The report and recommendations of the ADAC will be considered by the Planning Commission, along with any proposed modifications, at its public hearing on November 30, 2021. The reports and recommendations of the ADAC and the Planning Commission, along with any proposed modifications, will be considered by the Board of Supervisors at its public hearing. In accordance with Section 15.2-4307 of the Code of Virginia, the applications may be examined by request at the Loudoun County Government Center, Information Desk, 1st Floor, 1 Harrison Street, S.E., Leesburg, Virginia, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, or by calling 703-777-0246 (option 5) to request hard copies or electronic copies or electronically at: https://www.loudoun.gov/adac (10-21-2021 ADAC Meeting under Agendas and Bylaws). Documents also may be viewed and downloaded electronically 72 hours in advance of the public hearing at: https://www.loudoun.gov/pc (for Public Hearing documents, follow the link for Public Hearings Packet).

REVIEW AND RENEWAL, MODIFICATION OR TERMINATION OF THE NEW OAK HILL AGRICULTURAL AND FORESTAL DISTRICT

The current period of the New Oak Hill Agricultural and Forestal District will expire on April 14, 2022. The District has a four-year period and a subdivision minimum lot size of 40 acres. Pursuant to Chapter 1226 of the Codified Ordinances of Loudoun County, the Board of Supervisors has directed staff, the Agricultural District Advisory Committee (ADAC), and the Planning Commission to conduct a review in order to determine whether to continue, modify, or terminate the District. Parcels currently in the District are located within an area generally on the southeast side and southeast of Oatlands Road (Route 650), on the west side and west of James Monroe Highway (Route 15), and north of John Mosby Highway (Route 50) and Snickersville Turnpike (Route 734), in the Blue Ridge Election District. During this review, land less than 5 acres, or 20 acres or greater, in size that is currently enrolled in the District will be automatically renewed. However, any parcel containing at least 5 acres but less than 20 acres will be ineligible for renewal and inclusion within the District unless the owner submits an application on forms provided by the Department of Planning and Zoning and one or more of the following criteria is met: 1. 2. 3. 4.

During this review, land within the District may be withdrawn, in whole or in part, at the owner’s discretion by filing a written notice with the Board of Supervisors at any time before the Board acts to continue, modify, or terminate the District. Landowners of the following parcels, currently enrolled in the New Oak Hill Agricultural and Forestal District, were notified by certified mail of the District’s review.

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* Indicates a parcel whose landowner is withdrawing the parcel from the District. ** Indicates a parcel containing at least 5 acres but less than 20 acres whose owner did not properly apply for renewal. The ADAC held a public meeting on October 21, 2021, to review and make recommendations concerning whether to continue, modify, or terminate the New Oak Hill Agricultural and Forestal District, and to review renewal applications and requests for withdrawal of land from the District. The report and recommendations of the ADAC will be considered by the Planning Commission, along with any proposed modifications, at its public hearing on November 30, 2021. The reports and recommendations of the ADAC and the Planning Commission, along with any proposed modifications, will be considered by the Board of Supervisors at its public hearing. In accordance with Section 15.2-4307 of the Code of Virginia, the applications may be examined by request at the Loudoun County Government Center, Information Desk, 1st Floor, 1 Harrison Street, S.E., Leesburg, Virginia, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, or by calling 703-777-0246 (option 5) to request hard copies or electronic copies or electronically at: https://www.loudoun.gov/adac (10-21-2021 ADAC Meeting under Agendas and Bylaws). Documents also may be viewed and downloaded electronically 72 hours in advance of the public hearing at: https://www.loudoun.gov/pc (for Public Hearing documents, follow the link for Public Hearings Packet).

ZMAP-2020-0003 BRAMBLETON SOUTH INDUSTRIAL PROPERTIES (Zoning Map Amendment)

BG South, L.L.C., of Detroit, Michigan, has submitted an application to rezone approximately 160.49 acres from the CR-1 (Countryside Residential – 1), PD-H4 (Planned Development – Housing 4), and PD-GI (Planned Development – General Industry) zoning districts under the Revised 1993 Loudoun County Zoning Ordinance to the PD-IP (Planned Development – Industrial Park) zoning district under the Revised 1993 Loudoun County Zoning Ordinance in order to develop by right uses in the PD-IP zoning district up to a 0.6 Floor Area Ratio (FAR), including data center use. The subject 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 partially within the FOD (Floodplain Overlay District). The subject property is approximately 210.89 acres in size and is located east of Belmont Ridge Road (Route 659) and north of Arcola Mills Drive (Route 621) in the Blue Ridge Election District. The subject property is more particularly described as: PIN

PROPERTY ADDRESS

161-26-9137

N/A

161-25-3540

23844 Belmont Ridge Rd., Ashburn, Virginia

202-20-6213

23896 Belmont Ridge Rd., Ashburn, Virginia

202-10-4192

N/A

202-29-8575

N/A

The area is governed by the policies of the Loudoun County 2019 General Plan (Suburban Policy Area), in the Suburban Industrial/Mineral Extraction Place Type which designate this area for the development of large manufacturing, contractor with outdoor storage, and other productive uses up to a 0.6 FAR.

ZMAP-2020-0004, ZMOD-2020-0008, ZMOD-2020-0009 & ZMOD-2020-0010 FLEETWOOD SOUTH (Zoning Map Amendment & Zoning Modifications)

PHD Associates, LLC, of Melville, New York, has submitted an application to rezone approximately 86.97 acres from the Transitional Residential – 3 (Upper Broad Run and Upper Foley (TR3-UBF) zoning district under the Revised 1993 Zoning Ordinance to the R-4 ADU (Single Family Residential – 4, ADU Development Regulations) zoning district under the Revised 1993 Zoning Ordinance in order to develop 246 single-family residential units at a density of approximately 2.8 dwelling units per acre. The applicant also requests the following Zoning Ordinance modifications:

ZONING ORDINANCE SECTION

PROPOSED MODIFICATION

§3-404 (C)(1), Single Family Residential, Lot Requirements for Suburban Design Option, Yards, Front. And §3-404(C)(2), Single Family Residential, Lot Requirements for Suburban Design Option, Yards, Side. And §3-404(C)(3), Single Family Residential, Lot Requirements for Suburban Design Option, Yards, Rear. §7-703(B)(1), Single Family Residential District, Lot and Building Requirements, Lot Width. And §7-703(D)(1), Single Family Residential District, Lot and Building Requirements, Lot Coverage. And §7-703(F)(2), Single Family Residential District, Lot and Building Requirements, Other Regulations. §1-205(A), Interpretation of Ordinance, Limitations and Methods for Measurements of Lots, Yards and Related

To reduce the front yard for single family detached units from 25 feet to 20 feet. To reduce the side yard for single family detached units from 9 feet to 5 feet. To reduce the rear yard for single family detached units from 25 feet to 20 feet.

Reduce the required lot width for single family detached, suburban, from 50 feet to 40 feet minimum. Increase maximum lot coverage for single-family detached units from 35 percent to 48 percent maximum. To permit single family attached units to front on a private road rather than a public road.

To permit single family attached units to front on a private road rather than a public road.

Terms. Lot Access Requirements. The subject property is located within the AI (Airport Impact) Overlay District, outside of but within one mile of the Ldn 60 aircraft noise contours. The subject property is approximately 87.2 acres in size and is located on the east side of Fleetwood Road (Route 616), west of Evergreen Mills Road (Route 621), and south of Sleeping Woods Court (Route 616) in the Blue Ridge Election District. The subject property is more particularly described as: PIN

PROPERTY ADDRESS

244-49-5748

23208 Sleeping Woods Ct., Aldie, Virginia

244-49-0257

23266 Sleeping Woods Ct., Aldie, Virginia

244-39-3372

N/A

244-28-8559

23504 Fleetwood Rd., Aldie, Virginia

244-39-0937

N/A

244-29-0197

N/A

The area is governed by the policies of the Loudoun County 2019 General Plan (Transition Policy Area) in the Transition Small Lot Neighborhood Place Type which designates this area for predominantly single-family home neighborhoods designed in a cluster arrangement that includes a focal point such as a civic use, park, or green at a density of up to four dwelling units per acre.

CPAM-2021-0002 US ROUTE 15 NORTH – WIDENING AND SAFETY IMPROVEMENTS (Comprehensive Plan Amendment)

Pursuant to Virginia Code §§15.2-2225 and 15.2-2229 and a resolution adopted by the Board of Supervisors on March 16, 2021, the Planning Commission hereby gives notice of a Comprehensive Plan Amendment (CPAM) to amend the Loudoun County 2019 Countywide Transportation Plan (2019 CTP) (adopted June 20, 2019, as amended) in order to establish new, and clarify, revise, and/or delete existing policies, guidelines, and maps in regard to US Route 15 (James Monroe Highway) from Montresor Road (VA Route 661) north to the Maryland State Line, in the Rural Policy Area. The amendment proposes revisions to The Countywide Transportation Roadway Plan Map and Appendix 1 – Planning Guidelines for Major Roadways Countywide of the 2019 CTP, and such other Chapters, policies, and provisions of the 2019 CTP as necessary to implement and maintain consistency with the foregoing amendments or as otherwise necessary to correct typographical errors, section and subsection numbering, and formatting within, update cross-references to, and further clarify the policies of,

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Legal Notices the above-mentioned section(s) of the 2019 CTP. The proposed CPAM would apply Countywide. The proposed text amendments under consideration include, without limitation, the following: 2019 Countywide Transportation Plan Amendments Amendments to Appendix 1 – Planning Guidelines for Major Roadways Countywide:  Revise the existing road type descriptions, typical cross-sections, and planning guidelines for the existing/ultimate condition for a segment of US Route 15 (James Monroe Highway) from Montresor Road (VA Route 661) north to the Maryland State Line. Amendments to the Revised 2030 Countywide Transportation Plan Map:  Revise as necessary to implement and be in accordance with foregoing amendments.

ZMAP-2019-0013, ZMOD-2019-0036, ZMOD-2019-0055 & SPEX-2019-0051 CASCADES PARKWAY SUBDIVISION (Zoning Map Amendment, Special Exception & Zoning Modifications)

Metropolitan Development at Cascades LLC, of Vienna, Virginia, has submitted applications for the following: 1) to rezone approximately 7.6184 acres from the PD-CC(RC) (Planned Development – Commercial Center, Regional Center) zoning district under the Revised 1993 Zoning Ordinance and the R-1 (Single Family Residential) zoning district under the Revised 1993 Zoning Ordinance to the R-24 ADU (Multifamily Residential-24, ADU Development Regulations) zoning district under the Revised 1993 Zoning Ordinance in order to develop 198 multifamily stacked residential units, at a density of approximately 26 dwelling units per acre; and 2) a Special Exception to permit the modification of the minimum yard requirements for ADU developments in the R-24 ADU zoning district. These applications are subject to the Revised 1993 Zoning Ordinance and the proposed modification of the minimum yard requirements for ADU developments in the R-24 ADU zoning district is listed as a Special Exception under Section 7-1003(C)(4).

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culverts, and use of Polypropylene pipe; clarify that pipe standards also apply to non-concrete pipes; and revise existing standards for minimum pipe velocity. Amendments to Section 5.225, Stormwater Management – General Criteria, to establish new standards for the inclusion of a table describing stormwater management facilities on the stormwater management plan and geotextile liners and geotechnical reporting for certain stormwater management facilities with infiltration. Amendments to Section 5.230, Stormwater Management – Technical Criteria, to revise existing and establish new standards and table in regard to identification of stormwater hotspot uses and for design of oil/water separation and infiltration best management practices.

Description of proposed amendments to FSM Chapter 8, Administrative Procedures:

•

Amendments to Sections 8.106, Construction Plans and Profiles (CPAP), and 8.107, Site Plans (STPL) and Rural Economy Site Plans (REST), to establish new standards for the depiction of overland relief design on grading and drainage plans and for runoff characteristics supporting the hydrologic method. • Amendments to Section 8.108, Record Drawings, to establish new standards for the depiction and verification of overland relief design for certain residential lots less than one acre in size. • Amendments to Section 8.112, Individual Lot Grading Plans, to establish new standards for the depiction of overland relief design. • Amendments to Section 8.113, Location Plat, to establish new standards for the depiction of certain asbuilt elevations. The public purposes of these amendments are to achieve the purposes listed in Sections 15.2-2200 and 15.2-2240 of the Code of Virginia and to assure the orderly subdivision of land and its development.

ZMAP-2021-0015, ZMOD-2021-0008 & ZMOD-2021-0049 LEXINGTON 7, LAND BAY A

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.

Allow for direct access to a minor collector road (Potomac View Road) from private roads in lieu of a minor collector road.

§5-1403(B) Landscaping, Buffer Yards, Screening, and Landscape Plans, Road Corridor Buffers and Setbacks, General Provisions, Road Corridor Buffer and Setbacks Matrix, Table Section 5-1403.

Reduce the required building setback from 75 feet to 15 feet along Potomac View Road.

Reduce the required building setback from 100 feet to 15 feet along Cascades Parkway.

DOAM-2021-0002 PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE FACILITIES STANDARDS MANUAL (Development Ordinance Amendment)

Pursuant to Virginia Code §§15.2-2204 and 15.2-2253; the Virginia Stormwater Management Act (§62.144.15:24 et seq. of the Code of Virginia), the Virginia Stormwater Management Permit Regulations (9VAC25870 et seq.), and Guidance provided by the Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation and Virginia Department of Environmental Quality; and a Resolution of Intent to Amend adopted by the Board of Supervisors (“Board”) on October 5, 2021, notice is hereby given of proposed amendments to the Loudoun County Facilities Standards Manual (FSM) to establish new, and revise, clarify, and/or delete existing, regulations in order to 1) incorporate existing standards in regard to stormwater infrastructure from Technical and Procedural Newsletters (Tech Memos) previously issued by the Department of Building and Development (B&D), 2) establish new standards in regard to conveyance of stormwater runoff across residential lots, and 3) revise existing standards in regard to flow velocity for storm sewers and stormwater hotspots as proposed by staff and the FSM Public Review Committee (PRC). These amendments propose revisions to Chapters 5 and 8 of the FSM, and such other Chapters, Sections, Subsections, and provisions of the FSM as necessary to fully implement and maintain consistency with the foregoing amendments, or as otherwise necessary to correct typographical errors, section and subsection numbering, and formatting within, update internal cross-references to, and further clarify the requirements of, the above-mentioned Chapters, Sections, Subsections, and provisions of the FSM. The proposed text amendments include, without limitation, the following: Description of proposed amendments to FSM Chapter 5, Water Resource Management:

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ZONING ORDINANCE SECTION

And

The subject property is located within the Route 28 Taxing District. The subject property is approximately 7.58 acres in size and is located on the east side of Cascades Parkway (Route 1794), north of Potomac View Road (Route 637) and south of Harry Byrd Highway (Route 7) in the Sterling Election District. The subject property is more particularly described as PIN: 020-26-1776. The area is governed by the policies of the Loudoun County 2019 General Plan (Suburban Policy Area) in the Suburban Mixed Use Place Type which designate this area for a mix of Residential, Commercial, Entertainment, Cultural and Recreational uses at recommended Floor Area Ratio (FAR) of 1.0.

•

(Zoning Map Amendment, Zoning Modifications)

Van Metre Communities, L.L.C., of Fairfax, Virginia has submitted an application to rezone approximately 4.28 acres from the R-8 (Single-Family Residential) zoning district under the Revised 1993 Zoning Ordinance to the R-8 zoning district under the Revised 1993 Zoning Ordinance in order to develop up to 23 age-restricted single-family residential units at a proposed density of 5.37 units per acre, inclusive of modifications to the district standards (see below). The subject property is located within the R-8 (Single Family Residential) zoning district and the AI (Airport Impact) Overlay District, outside of but within one (1) mile of the Ldn 60 aircraft noise contours. The application is subject to the Revised 1993 Zoning Ordinance. The applicant also requests the following Zoning Ordinance modification(s):

Amendments to Section 5.201, Easements, to clarify existing and establish new standards under Table 2, Easements, in regard to storm drainage easements for overland relief and storm drainage easements for storm sewers/culverts. Amendments to Section 5.210, Hydrologic Design, to establish new standards and tables in regard to the Runoff Coefficient (C) and Correction Factor (Cf) used for calculating stormwater runoff. Amendments to Section 5.220, Hydraulic Design, to establish new standards in regard to overland relief design for certain residential lots less than one acre in size, the depiction of overland relief design on Construction Plans and Profiles and Site Plans, headwater and safety factor standards for certain open end

PROPOSED MODIFICATION

§1-205(J), Interpretation of Ordinance, Limitations and Methods for Measurements of Lots, Yards and Related Terms, Road Corridor Buffer and Setback and Other Setback Measurement from Streets. And §5-1403(A), Landscaping, Buffer Yards, Screening, and Landscape Plans, Road Corridor Buffers and Setbacks, Road Corridor Buffers and Setbacks, General Provisions And

Permit building and parking setbacks to be measured from the existing right-of-way limits for Riverside Parkway, rather than the future 120-foot right-of-way (ROW) that would be accommodated by the reservation area.

§5-1403(B), Landscaping, Buffer Yards, Screening, and Landscape Plans, Road Corridor Buffers and Setbacks, Road Corridor Buffers and Setbacks Matrix, Table 5-1403(B). §1-205(A), Interpretation of Ordinance, Limitations and Methods for Measurements of Lots, Yards, and Related Terms, Lot Access Requirements. and §3-511; R-8 Single Family Residential, Development Setback and Access from Major Roads.

Permit single-family dwelling units to be served by private streets.

§3-506(A) and (B), R-8 Single Family Residential, Lot Requirements, Size, Width.

Reduce the minimum lot size from 6,000 SF to 4,017 SF and the minimum lot width from 50 ft. to 39 ft. for single-family detached dwellings.

§3-506(C)(1), R-8 Single Family Residential, Lot Requirements, Yards, Single Family Detached Dwellings and Manufactured Housing.

Reduce the minimum front yard from 25 ft. to 18 ft., the minimum side yard from 16 ft. to 8 ft. if only one side yard is provided, reduce the minimum distance between buildings from 16 ft. to 8 feet, and reduce the minimum rear yard from 25 ft. to ten ft for single-family detached dwellings.

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Reduce the minimum front yard from 45 ft. to 37.5 ft. measured from the centerline of travelway which does not include parking, and reduce the minimum rear yard from 25 ft. to 18 ft. for single-family attached dwellings.

§3-508(A), R-8 Single Family Residential, Building Requirements, Lot Coverage.

Increase the maximum lot coverage from 50 percent to 60 percent.

(More detailed descriptions of each modification are available upon request.) The subject property is approximately 4.28 acres in size and is located north of Route 7 on the north side of Riverside Parkway (Route 2401) and west of Smith Circle (Route 823) in the Algonkian Election District. The subject property is more particularly described as PIN: 056-18-0246. The area is governed by the Loudoun County 2019 General Plan (Suburban Policy Area (Suburban Neighborhood Place Type)) which designates this area for predominately residential uses arranged on medium-to-large lots at a density of up to four (4) dwelling units per acre or up to six (6) dwelling units per acre of infill development.

CMPT-2021-0005 & SPMI-2021-0004 NEW ROAD POWER BATTERY STORAGE (Commission Permit & Minor Special Exception)

New Road Power, LLC of Austin, Texas has submitted an application for Commission approval to permit development of an electric battery storage facility, classified as an Electric Utility Substation (Distribution), in the A-2 (Agricultural Rural – 2) zoning district. This application is subject to the Revised 1993 Zoning Ordinance and requires a Commission Permit in accordance with Section 6-1101. The modification of the Additional Regulations applicable to the proposed electric battery storage facility use is authorized by Minor Special Exception under Section 5-600, Additional Regulations for Specific Uses (the Minor Special Exception application is not subject to consideration by the Planning Commission and requires approval only by the Board of Supervisors), pursuant to which the Applicant requests the following modification: ZONING ORDINANCE SECTION §5-616(D), Additional Regulations Specific Uses, Utility Substations

PROPOSED MODIFICATION for

Eliminate the plant units required in the Type C Buffer along the southeastern perimeter adjacent to an existing utility substation.

The subject property is approximately 10.0 acres in size and is located east of James Monroe Highway (Route 15) and south of New Road (Route 600) at 24746 James Monroe Highway, Aldie, Virginia in the Blue Ridge Election District. The subject property is more particularly described as PIN: 326-15-1518. The area is governed by the policies of the Loudoun County 2019 General Plan (Rural Policy Area (Rural South Place Type)), which designates this area primarily for agricultural and equine uses, and complementary rural economy uses.

Unless otherwise noted in the above notices, copies of the above-referenced amendments, applications, ordinances, and/or plans and related documents may be examined by request at the Loudoun County Government Center, Information Desk, 1st Floor, 1 Harrison Street, S.E., Leesburg, Virginia, from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, or call 703-777-0246 (option 5) to request hard copies or electronic copies, or electronically at www.loudoun.gov/lola. This link also provides an additional opportunity for public input on active applications. To arrange a time to view the file at the Loudoun County Government Center, please email dpz@loudoun.gov or call 703-777-0246, or you may view the file electronically at www.loudoun.gov/lola. For detailed instructions on how to access documents using LOLA, to request that documents be emailed to you, to receive physical copies of documents, or to arrange a time to view the file at the Loudoun County Government Center, please email DPZ@loudoun.gov or call 703-777-0246 (option 5). Additionally, documents may be viewed and downloaded electronically the week before the hearing at www.loudoun.gov/pc. Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, members of the public are encouraged to view the public hearing electronically; however, the Board Room will be open for any members of the public who wish to attend in person with appropriate physical distancing. Planning Commission public hearings are available for viewing on television on Comcast Government Channel 23, Open Band Channel 40, and Verizon FiOS Channel 40, and are livestreamed at loudoun.gov/webcast. All members of the public will be heard as to their views pertinent to these matters. Citizens are encouraged to call in advance to sign up to speak at the public hearing. If you wish to sign up in advance of the hearing, please call the Department of Planning and Zoning at 703-777-0246 prior to 12:00 PM on the day of the public hearing. Speakers may also sign up at the hearing. Written comments are welcomed at any time and may be sent to the Loudoun County Planning Commission, 1 Harrison Street, S.E., 3rd Floor, MSC #62, Leesburg, Virginia 20175, or by e-mail to loudounpc@loudoun.gov. Any individual representing and/or proposing to be the sole speaker on behalf of a citizen’s organization or civic association is encouraged to contact the Department of Planning and Zoning prior to the date of the public hearing if special arrangements for additional speaking time and/or audio-visual equipment will be requested. Such an organization representative will be allotted 6 minutes to speak, and the Chairman may grant additional time if the request is made prior to the date of the hearing and the need for additional time is reasonably justified. Citizens are encouraged to call the Department of Planning and Zoning on the day of the public hearing to confirm that an item is on the agenda, or, the most current agenda may be viewed on the Planning Commission’s website at www.loudoun.gov/pc. In the event that the second Thursday is a holiday or the meeting may not be held due to inclement weather or other conditions that make it hazardous for members to attend, the meeting will be moved to the third Tuesday of the month. In the event that Tuesday is a holiday or the Tuesday meeting may not be held due to inclement weather or other conditions that make it hazardous for members to attend, the meeting will be held on the following Thursday. The meeting will be held at a place determined by the Chairman. Hearing assistance is available for meetings in the Board of Supervisors’ Meeting Room. FM Assistive Listening System is available at the meetings at all other locations. If you require any type of reasonable accommodation as a result of a physical, sensory or mental disability to participate in this meeting, contact the Department of Planning and Zoning at 703-777-0246. Please provide three days’ notice. BY ORDER OF:

FOREST HAYES, CHAIRMAN LOUDOUN COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION

11/11 & 11/18/21

TOWN OF LEESBURG NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

TOWN OF LEESBURG NOTICE OF TOWN COUNCIL PUBLIC HEARING

LEESBURG TOWN CODE AMENDMENTS: CHAPTER 24 (OFFENSES AND MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS) OF THE TOWN CODE

TO CONSIDER TOWN PLAN AMENDMENT TLTA-2019-0001 VIRGINIA VILLAGE

D E L

In accordance with Code of Virginia of 1950, as amended, Sections 15.2-1427 and 15.2-1712, the Leesburg Town Council will hold a public hearing on:

Tuesday, November 23, 2021, at 7:00 P.M. in the Council Chambers of Town Hall, 25 West Market Street, Leesburg, VA

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at which time the public shall have the right to present oral and written testimony on proposed adoption of an ordinance adding a new Town Code Section 24-3 (Employment of off-duty law enforcement officers). The ordinance will allow Town law enforcement officers to engage in off-duty employment which may occasionally require the use of their police powers, in accordance with rules to be adopted by the Chief of Police. A copy of the proposed ordinance is available from the Town Clerk, located in Town Hall, 25 West Market Street, Leesburg, Virginia, during normal business hours (Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.); or by calling Eileen Boeing, Town Clerk, at 703-771-2733. At this hearing, all persons desiring to express their views concerning these matters will be heard. Persons requiring special accommodations should contact the Clerk of Council at 703-771-2733, three days in advance of the meeting. For TTY/TDD service, use the Virginia Relay Center by dialing 711. 11/11& 11/18/21

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, NOVEMBER 23, 2021 at 7:00 p.m. in the Town Council Chambers, 25 West Market Street, Leesburg, Virginia 20176, to consider Town Plan Amendment application TLTA-2019-0001, a request by Keane Enterprises to amend the Town Plan Crescent District Planned Land Use Policy Map, the Crescent District Building Heights Policy Map, and the Crescent District Future Streets Policy Map. This Town Plan Amendment applies to 4.84 acres located at the end of Madison Court S.E., Leesburg, Virginia 20175 and further identified as Loudoun County Parcel Identification Number (PIN) 231-180470 (2.67 acres) and portions of 231-17-9342 and 231-18-0311. The parcels are zoned R-22, Multifamily Residential and Gateway District (Overlay) (2.67 acres) and CD-MUR, Crescent District-Mixed Use Residential (2.17 acres). The Town Plan designates this property as “Downtown” on the Planned Land Use Policy Map. Approximately 2.17 acres are designated as “Mixed Use” on the Crescent District Land Use Policy Map but the 2.67 acre parcel is not currently included on the Crescent District Land Use Policy Map. The Applicant proposes to amend the Crescent District Land Use Policy Map to include the subject property as Crescent District “Residential”. The requested “Residential” land use does not specify a density but a separate Rezoning Application (TLZM-2019-0001) has also been submitted by the applicant to allow for a residential use on the subject property at a density of about 16.7 units per acre. Two other maps are also proposed to be amended to include the subject property: the Crescent District Building Height Policy Map and the Crescent District Future Streets Policy Map. Additional information and copies of these applications are available at the Department of Planning and Zoning located on the second floor of the Leesburg Town Hall, 25 West Market Street, Leesburg, Virginia 20176 during normal business hours (Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.), or by contacting Brian Boucher, Deputy Director at 703-771-2774 or by email at bboucher@leesburgva.gov. At this hearing, all persons desiring to express their views concerning these matters will be heard. Persons requiring special accommodations at the meeting should contact the Clerk of Council at (703) 771-2733 three days in advance of the meeting. For TTY/TDD service, use the Virginia Relay Center by dialing 711. 11/11 & 11/18/21

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Loudoun County Public Schools

Fall 2021 Elementary School Attendance Zone Change Process

TO CONSIDER REZONING APPLICATION TLZM-2019-0001 AND SPECIAL EXCEPTION APPLICATION TLSE-2020-0004

Elaine E. Thompson Elementary School (ES-23) is scheduled to open in fall 2022, with the start of the 2022-2023 academic year. The school is located within the Arcola Center development at 24200 Pissarro Drive in Sterling.

VIRGINIA VILLAGE Pursuant to Sections 15.2-1427, 15.2-2204, 15.2-2205 and 15.2-2285 of the Code of Virginia, 1950, as amended, the LEESBURG TOWN COUNCIL will hold a public hearing on TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 2021 at 7:00 p.m. in the Town Council Chambers, 25 West Market Street, Leesburg, Virginia 20176, to consider Rezoning application TLZM-2019-0001 and Special Exception application TLSE2020-0004, Virginia Village.

In establishing an attendance zone for Elaine E. Thompson Elementary School, the current attendance boundaries for Arcola, Creighton’s Corner, Goshen Post, Legacy, Madison’s Trust, Rosa Lee Carter and Sycolin Creek Elementary Schools are being reviewed. The Loudoun County School Board has scheduled a series of meetings to facilitate the necessary elementary school attendance zone changes Two meetings remain where the School Board will be discussing the proposed attendance zone for Elaine E. Thompson Elementary School, including one final opportunity for public comment. The previously scheduled December 7, 2021 attendance zone briefing/public hearing has been combined with the November 30, 2021 School Board meeting. Date

Time

Elementary School Attendance Zone Meetings

Tuesday, November 30, 2021*

6:30 p.m.

School Board Elementary School Attendance Zone Public Hearing & Review of Attendance Zone Recommendations

Tuesday, December 14, 2021*

6:30 p.m.

School Board Adoption of Elementary School Attendance Zones

The subject property consists of approximately 18.48 acres and includes the existing Virginia Village Shopping Center located on the north side of Catoctin Circle, S.E., and west of Harrison Street, S.E. That center is zoned CD-MUR, Crescent District-Mixed-Use Residential and CD-CC, Crescent District-Commercial Corridor and is further identified as Loudoun County Property Identification Numbers (PIN) 231-17-9342, 231-17-7713, 231-18-0311, 231-18-5606, 232-47-9494, and 232-48-2685. Also included is a 2.67 acre undeveloped parcel at the end of Madison Court, S.E., that is zoned R-22, Multifamily Residential District and Gateway District (Overlay), and is further identified as Loudoun County Property Identification Number (PIN) 231-18-0470.

Both meetings will be held at the Loudoun County Public Schools Administration Building (21000 Education Court, Ashburn). The meetings will also be broadcast live on Comcast Channel 18 and Verizon Fios Channel 43, as well as viewable via simultaneous webcast on the Loudoun County Public Schools website (www.lcps.org).

Rezoning Application TLZM-2019-0001 is a request by Keane Enterprises to rezone approximately 18.48 acres from R-22, Multi-Family Residential, CD-MUR, Crescent District-Mixed-Use Residential, CD-CC, Crescent District-Commercial Corridor and Gateway District (Overlay) to CD-RH, Crescent District Residential High Density and CD-CC, Crescent District-Corridor Commercial, subject to a Concept Plan and Proffers. The application requests 643 residential units (53 single-family attached units, 28 stacked townhouse units and 562 multifamily units) and up to 165,800 square feet of commercial uses, including office, retail and other uses that may be interchanged. The site is located in the Town Plan Central Planning Area and a 2.67 acre portion of the property is further designated as “Downtown” on the Planned Land Use Policy Map with no recommended density for residential use or Floor Area Ratio (F.A.R.) for commercial uses. The proposed residential area for the requested CD-RH District is 16.7 dwelling units per acre. This portion is subject to a Town Plan Amendment request to designate this area as “Residential” on the Crescent District Land Use Policy Map (See TLTA-20190001 Virginia Village).

In-person, virtual and written comment will be accepted at the November 30 attendance zone public hearing. Detail on how to sign up to speak at the hearing will be posted on the LCPS webpage (https://www.lcps.org/Page/226240), beginning Tuesday, November 23, 2021.

The Town Plan designates the remainder of the property on the Crescent District Land Use Policy Map as “Mixed Use”, “Commercial/Mixed Use” and “Open Space” with no recommended density for residential use or F.A.R. for commercial uses. Taking this portion of the property which includes the area requested for mixed use CD-CC District, the proposed density is 53.7 dwelling units per acre and the F.A.R. is 0.36.

Those who need translation/interpretation assistance or a reasonable accommodation for any type of disability in order to participate meaningfully in the School Board meetings or public hearing should contact the Superintendent’s Office at 571-252-1020 at least three (3) days prior to the meeting.

The application includes 32 requested modifications to the Crescent Design District regulations.

*Regular School Board Business Meeting

Special Exception Application TLSE-2020-0004 is a request by Keane Enterprises to permit the alteration of the floodplain along a portion of the Town Branch waterway on the parcel identified as Property Identification Number (PIN) 231-18-5606 to facilitate construction of a pedestrian bridge across that waterway.

Beverly I. Tate, Director Loudoun County Public Schools Division of Planning Services 21000 Education Court, Ashburn, Virginia 20148 Telephone: 571-252-1050 Email: lcpsplan@lcps.org

Additional information and copies of these two applications are available at the Department of Planning and Zoning located on the second floor of the Leesburg Town Hall, 25 West Market Street, Leesburg, Virginia 20176 during normal business hours (Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.), or by contacting Brian Boucher, Deputy Director, at 703-771-2774 or bboucher@leesburgva.gov. At these hearings, all persons desiring to express their views concerning these matters will be heard. Persons requiring special accommodations at the meeting should contact the Clerk of Council at (703) 771-2733 three days in advance of the meeting. For TTY/TDD service, use the Virginia Relay Center by dialing 711. 11/11 & 11/18/21

11/18, 11/25, 12/02 & 12/09/21

ORDER OF PUBLICATION COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA VA CODE §§ 1-211.1, 8.01-316, -317, 20-104 Case No. CL21-5417

NOTICE OF ABANDONED BICYCLES Notice is hereby given that the bicycles described below were found and delivered to the Office of the Sheriff of Loudoun County; if the owners of the listed bicycles are not identified within sixty (60) days following the final publication of this notice, the individuals who found said bicycles shall be entitled to them if he/she desires. All unclaimed bicycles will be handled according to Chapter 228.04 of the Codified Ordinances of Loudoun County.

Loudoun County Circuit Court 18 East Market St., Leesburg, VA 20176

Description

Case Number

Recovery Date

Recovery Location

Commonwealth of Virginia in re: Estate Of Madeleine Glockner

Gray Quest Omega bicycle

SO210016194

10/1/21

97 Sugarland Run Dr. Sterling, VA

Green Genesis Assault 24 bicycle

SO210016194

10/1/21

97 Sugarland Run Dr. Sterling, VA

703-777-0610

Blue Huffy Superia bicycle

SO210016194

10/1/21

97 Sugarland Run Dr. Sterling, VA

703-777-0610

Blue, white and gray Giant Rincon bicycle

SO210016630

10/8/21

43431 Longview Dr. Ashburn, VA

703-777-0610

Black and pink Schwinn road bicycle

SO210017305

10/19/21

43100 Ashburn Farm Parkway Ashburn, VA

703-777-0610

Blue Kent 2.4 Terra bicycle

SO210017670

10/24/21

16995 Hamilton Station Rd. Hamilton, VA

703-777-0610

The object of this suit is to Appoint Administer of Estate. It is ORDERED that Parties Unknown appear at the above-named court and protect their interests on or before December 17, 2021 at 9:00 a.m. 10/28, 11/04, 11/11 & 11/18/21

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Opinion Tethering the Cash Cow

While there is a clear need to protect the county’s finances from an overreliance on data center revenue, the current proposal to offer a tax break to cloud servers and a tax hike to residents is a bit nonsensical. Instead of basing the principal budget concern on the percent of the local tax revenues attributable to computer equipment, the focus should be on the impact county spending has on homeowners. Loudouners already pay the second highest property tax bills in the commonwealth and far higher levies than most jurisdictions across the nation. The rapid growth of data center income long has allowed the county government—and the school division—to operate largely on a blank-check basis. In this year’s budget, the projected $169 million increase in computer equipment tax revenue is solely responsible for the single-year 8.6% increase in local tax funding. If some want to argue that the data center windfall has allowed county leaders to keep homeowner tax bills artificially low, the question then becomes: Can even higher tax bills be justified? Another approach is to expand the current policy of dedicating a portion of data center revenues directly to capital projects—perhaps shifting a far greater portion to that effort. Although interest rates are at record lows for municipal borrowing, reducing debt and debt service payments is a sound policy. But that approach must be accompanied by a renewed sense of fiscal discipline. Supervisors must be able to resist simply substituting higher real estate taxes to supplant the diverted money and instead work with a slower growing revenue pie. County leaders should be applauded for guarding against the pitfalls of relying on data centers as an undepletable cash cow, but a strategy of reaching deeper into taxpayers’ pockets hardly seems to a suitable substitute. n

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LETTERS to the Editor Our Refund? Editor: The commonwealth is expected to reduce the anticipated funding for Loudoun County Public Schools by $7.5 million because enrollment dropped 4,550 students below the estimate for the 2021-22 school year. But what about the citizens of Loudoun County? Where is their refund? Those missing students who did not enroll or show up for school represent a $70.5 million windfall for the LCPS operating budget. To put this excess funding into perspective, that’s the equivalent of 200 empty classrooms or the entire student body for four county middle schools. Why should this school superintendent, School Board and administration be rewarded with an extra $70.5 million in their budget when their policies, incompetence and mismanagement are directly responsible for families fleeing our public schools and electing alternative education for their children? The county Board of Supervisors must follow the commonwealth’s lead and take back this money. Use it to fund charter schools or give it back to the taxpayers through a 4.5% tax break. But do not leave it with the LCPS where they will squander it on worthless studies, bonuses for bureaucrats or questionable, wasteful programs like CRT and alternative gender pronouns. They don’t need this money on top of the $68 million in slush funds they already have in their 2021-22 budget and to

let them have this windfall is only encouraging more waste, fraud and abuse by the Loudoun County Public School system.

— Tony Virgilio, Leesburg

Relocation Concerns Editor: I live in the Town of Leesburg, and I have two children who attend Catoctin Elementary. I am on the board of the PTA there, and I am also a fourth-grade teacher at a small private school in Leesburg. I know many of the children who live in Leesburg Mobile Park through volunteering at the school and friendships of my children. I am a concerned citizen, and I would like to raise awareness about this issue. Many parents and staff at Catoctin Elementary are concerned about the families of Leesburg Mobile Park and the negative impact losing the park will have on their children. It affects their ability to focus, learn, and form important relationships with friends and teachers. The uncertainty of losing a home and community can have a long-lasting impact on a child’s social-emotional and academic development. Many of the Mobile Park’s children are English language learners, and adding the threat of home insecurity widens the gap in their ability to have academic success in school. Dislocating residents by allowing the buyer to redevelop the property sets a bad LETTERS TO THE EDITOR continues on page 41

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example for all our kids and the future of our town. When I brought my son with me to the Q&A at Leesburg Mobile Park, he immediately found friends to run around and play with. He asked me after, “Why would they take A’s home away?” I explained that someone bought the property who may want to build something new there. And he said, “How can they do that? That’s just not right.” I think we sometimes forget the important things in life, and the unfairness of it all, until we see it through the eyes of a child. We are consumed with ideas of growth, progress, development, property values; we want more, more, bigger, better. Sometimes we lose sight of what we should truly value. We forget that these are actual families, not numbers on paper. The decisions and actions we take today will impact how future generations participate in the world around them. I love Leesburg, and I know that we are better than this. As for relocating families to other affordable housing units in Leesburg, I have my concerns. Moving families to other affordable housing units does not replace their community. It is not just the individual homes at stake, but the community as a whole. If we allow Leesburg Mobile Park to be redeveloped, these families will be displaced. The park provides a place where low-income families can live dignified lives, supporting themselves through hard work and cooperation with neighbors and friends. Not only will we lose valuable members of our workforce, we will lose an entire community that provides families with a safe place to live, work, play, and grow. I am happy that the council is pursuing alternatives for keeping this community intact. Let’s keep up the fight. — Angie Kollman, Leesburg

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Philomont Fire Station: More Review Needed BY JOHN GARDINER, UNISON

Serving for 10 years as Secretary to the Philomont Volunteer Fire Department in the 1980s and ’90s, I had high admiration for the dozens of volunteer firemen and the other directors of the department’s board. The fire station, its members and its supporting public represented the heart and soul of Philomont. Decades of willing contributors, fund raising dinners and events, an annual horse show, an active Ladies Auxiliary, all made the department the center of community life. Over the years, a new horse show ground of seven acres was purchased. This, with the station itself, the engines and equipment—the assets of the department— were acquired with the contributions, sweat and wide support of the entire community. These assets now include a bank account of $1,600,000. In 1994, four bays were added, and two years ago $200,000 was spent on building improvements; bringing the station to its current service-ready capacity; its condition rated “good” and code compliant by outside consultants. As Loudoun County began to take over operation and control of all its volunteer fire departments in the 1990s, tensions grew between Philomont’s volunteers and the county’s paid firemen. Gradually, volunteers left the department and directors resigned until today the group has devolved into seven “administrative” members. These seven elect the board of directors, of which there are five, and these five make all of the department’s financial decisions. There are no operational members. The community is mostly in the dark

as to the operation of its once proud collective institution. The more so because the circle of seven men has been refusing the applications of others to join the department. Lloyd McCliggott, who served with awarded distinction for 19 years as chairman of the department’s board before its realignment, has full appreciation of the past and concern for the future of the fire station. He and others have asked to join and been denied. They can point to issues that appear more pressing than massive plant investment—the problems of access to houses on the area’s narrow driveways for the fire trucks they already have, and access to water once on the scene. The construction of more dry hydrants could help. All emergency calls to the station— fire, ambulance, rescue and support to other stations—average less than one per day, and Philomont now has only four paid county firemen. Yet plans are under way in the Loudoun Fire and Rescue administration with the support of the closed Philomont board—no dissenting members allowed—for a $22 million fire station with a 20,000-square-foot footprint, a grand structure that could accommodate 32 paid firemen; with double-wide drive-through bays, additional engines, administrative offices, inside and outside exercise patios, a grilling patio, and other amenities. As land for the project the Philomont’s seven administrative members have offered the community’s seven-acre horse show grounds. Whatever the legal foundation for this proffer, without wider community approval it surely lacks ethical standing. A bond issue for the $22 million project was on the ballot in the 2020 General Election, turned down

by all three districts in the Philomont station’s first-call area. A consultant’s study of the new plan was completed this year, but withheld from public view for two months, then released with only two weeks for the community to digest its findings before a public meeting for comment. The meeting was held at a high school 15 miles away from Philomont. At a Board of Supervisors meeting where the plan was on the agenda, the discussion was dominated by the Loudoun fire chief’s presentation promoting the new building, along with the Philomont administrative members, and the apparent support of District Supervisor Tony Buffington, who said comments to his office runs in favor of the new station. He’s been asked to share these communications. But petitioners are asked to pay $1,000 to see them. The planned building seems better suited to a densely populated suburban area, not the sparsely housed landscape along the narrow Rt. 734 that connects the Philomont community. It would dominate the landscape, transforming the village. Of course, the community honors county fire officials and will listen to their reasoned explanation of requirements for men and equipment in the region, but most here believe the need can be met by a far smaller investment of county funds and without turning over the village horse show grounds to the project. A wide majority sees the proper use of these acres as much-needed parkland. The $22 million investment begs wider public and official review. n

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said it’s a “Band-Aid” for the real problem, one that Loudoun is doing its part to address by spending hundreds of millions on a project to widen Rt. 15. “But the reality is, our friends in Maryland have something they could do too, and that’s work with us on an actual river crossing,” Letourneau said. “Not a piece of technology a hundred years old, but a bridge for some way to actually cross the river, and this is a conversation that Loudoun County has is wanting to have for many, many years.” Maryland elected officials have long blocked discussions of a new bridge crossing the Potomac into Montgomery County. Although supervisors agreed a private solution would be best, after months of stalled negotiations, that appears unlikely. “We’ve been trying to come up with all kinds of ideas and solutions. The feeling is that with the idea of eminent domain out there, the owner does not want to negotiate with us because he has no motivation to,”

said Libby Devlin, manager of the property and a member of the family that owns Rockland. “We have exhausted all efforts, all extremes, to try and negotiate with billionaire Peter Brown, Libby Devlin and the owners of Rockland Farm. We’ve tried to come to a reasonable negotiation to get the ferry reopened, to try and get access to the Virginia shoreline, and unfortunately, it’s just not happened,” Kuhn said. While in operation, the ferry carried 600-800 cars a day across the river along with cyclist and pedestrians. And with Maryland’s longstanding opposition to allowing a new bridge, the ferry appears to be the only option for crossing the river between the Point of Rocks bridge and the American Legion Memorial Bridge for the foreseeable future. The study found that if an agreement is reached to restart service, the ferry could be up and running again as it was before within weeks, allowing for time re-attach

the ferry cable across the river, inspect the ferry vessel, and hire any needed staff. The study estimated up to 12 weeks once issues around the landing rights are resolved. But the study also looked into the limitations for the ferry facilities today, and the options for expanding that service, with demand for ways to cross the river only expected to increase in the future. According to the study, White’s Ferry carried 80% of the trips between western Montgomery County and northeast Loudoun County, traffic that is otherwise forced onto Rt. 15 and the Point of Rocks bridge. The study found that on the Virginian side, the road leading to the ferry is narrow, with tight turns and no shoulders, and on the Maryland side there are facilities that encroach on National Parks Service land. Both sides also have limited parking. The study also recommends longterm improvements to ferry service, with changes to staffing, roadways, fare collection, lighting, and vessel capacity, with the ferry vessel expected to need replacement within the next decade, offering an opportunity to expand or improve the ferry. The study considered the cost if the government were to take over and directly operate or contract out ferry operations, finding those options to be feasible but with funding gaps. In the first five years, the study projects a $13.7 million shortfall in funding if the government runs the ferry as it is, and a shortfall of $14.6 million if the government goes with recommended improvements to the ferry. Those shortfalls are all projected to be under a million dollars for contracting the ferry as is, and $1.5 million for contracting an improved ferry. The study also estimates that if open for a full year in 2023, the ferry as-is would have a $9 million positive economic impact through jobs, travel time savings, and other savings for travelers. n

growth outside of tax increases, suggest that the equalized rate will not be enough to fund the county government’s needs, according to the budget staff. Preliminary figures suggest that budget will mean a $291 annual real estate tax bill increase, to $5,732, on the average home assessment of $609,800. The county’s real estate portfolio projections remain very much in flux. Between the Thursday before the meeting, when the county published meeting materials, and the actual five days later, the projected equalized rate dropped five cents based on new information from the Commissioner of the Revenue, indicating

stronger growth in property values. The final assessment figures from that office will be published in January. “I think the numbers are going to keep moving all the way into January,” Hemstreet said. “What we haven’t seen any movement on is the amount of dollars of new construction, which is what would change that relative five penny [increase over the equalized rate] number.” And a half-cent of the county’s tax rate is likely to be taken out of the picture for the general operating budget, being directed instead to the county’s Housing Trust Fund. Finance committee Chairman Mat-

thew F. Letourneau (R-Dulles) pushed for more aggressive cuts to personal property taxes. “We’re really not changing those percentages much, so if there’s a way to accelerate that and still fund just about everything we would want to fund, I think that would be a better thing to do if we can do it,” he said. The finance committee voted 3-2 to send that recommendation to the full Board of Supervisors, with Letourneau and Supervisor Caleb E. Kershner (R-Catoctin) opposed. The Board of Supervisors will take it up Dec. 7. n

Whites Ferry continued from page 1 making a choice soon if the dispute remains unresolved. He said he will be looking more into the study presented Tuesday night. “I think I have not fully digested it. I look forward to digesting it in the next couple of weeks before perhaps an item does come to us in terms of the decision that we have to make as a board of how we’re going to proceed or not proceed,” Kershner said. But he also said he continues to believe there is a private solution possible. A number of people during the public comment section of the meeting said the government should not be using its powers to interfere. One called it “a dangerous and unethical precedent to set.” County officials have begun laying out the legal framework for the possibility of an eminent domain vote. Under questioning from Supervisor Tony R. Buffington (R-Blue Ridge), County Attorney Leo Rogers said such action would be possible if the county enters an agreement with the ferry operator on how it will be operated to serve the public. Supervisor Michael R. Turner (D-Ashburn) said it would only be defensible if the county plans for public ownership of the ferry landing—not private. “I do not believe eminent domain should be on the table at all if we anticipate that the final outcome of this will be private ownership and private operation,” Turner said. “That’s an inappropriate use of imminent domain.” Board Vice Chairman Koran Saines (D-Sterling) has already said he won’t consider eminent domain. And Supervisor Matthew F. Letourneau (R-Dulles) pointed to the larger problem with getting across the Potomac River. He

Higher taxes continued from page 1 third of the county’s local tax revenues. They have advised supervisors that most Virginia counties get most of their revenues from real estate taxes, which are considered a more stable source of revenue than business taxes. And they are recommending supervisors not allow data center equipment-related revenue to grow beyond 51.5% of the county’s revenues, where it is now. And estimates for construction and new growth, drivers of county revenue

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Libby Devlin, the manager of Rockland Farm and a member of the family that owns it, sits in a Board of Supervisors meeting Tuesday, Nov. 16.

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Taking Marriage and Parenting Advice from Pop Stars BY NEIL MCNERNEY

As a parenting and marriage professional, it would be hard for me not to comment on the recent Oprah interview with Adele. Don’t get me wrong. I love Adele’s voice and enjoy hearing her songs, but some of her comments about marriage and the effects of divorce on children left me concerned. There is a phenomenon that we have in our world that successful people have some hidden insight or expertise on other aspects of life as well. More often than not, this is not the case. For instance, I am well versed in family dynamics, communication processes, parenting, and mental health. But just because I have those skills doesn’t mean you should trust my advice on corporate financial processes, or how to change a timing belt on my truck. Before I go any further: A disclaimer. My thoughts on marriage and divorce are not focused on those marriages that are clearly toxic, abusive, or severe in other ways. There are many marriages that should not continue due to the effects it is having on a spouse and/or the children. I am focusing on the concepts of what is a happy marriage, and what makes a good

PARENTING WITH A PURPOSE marriage. Personally and professionally, I have no idea whether it was a good idea for Adele to divorce. That is not the point I am trying to make. My concern is the fact that others will take her experience as a roadmap for their own marriage and family. My concern is that her general message was that she was not happy and had fallen out of love with her husband. Therefore, divorce was the next step. I have multiple problems with this. First is the concept that marriage is supposed to bring happiness and that if we are not happy in the marriage it should probably end. In working with couples for the past 25 years there is one major truth about marriage: It’s extremely hard, and it’s hard in ways nothing else is. Are there moments in a marriage that are happy? Absolutely. But a good marriage also challenges us in ways that nothing else does. No one, especially our spouse, is supposed to make us happy. That job is solely on our own shoulders. It is a major truth about relationships that no one is put in our lives to make us

happy. That is too big of a burden to place on anyone except ourselves. Our spouse should be challenging us to be a better person. Is it a great thing when our spouse says or does the right thing and makes us happy? Of course, and we should cherish those moments. But if that is what we expect, we will be often disappointed and then begin to blame that person for our own unhappiness. Oprah stated that, although Adele wasn’t miserable, she certainly wasn’t happy in her marriage, and that by being happier it would be a great gift to her child. Adele’s response was that it is just as loving to divorce so that your children can really know who you are. The problem with these statements is that it ignores the research on the effects that divorce has on children. In general, most children do not fare well, either short-term or long-term, due to divorce. The short-term effects of having to live at two houses and the confusion of why it is happening can be very difficult. They tend to deal with more symptoms of depression, anxiety, and lowered school achievement. Do some kids fare better after divorce? Yes, especially those who are exposed to violence

and fighting in the home. For most, it is very hard on them. “But Neil, isn’t it true that half the people that get married end up divorced?” Actually, that’s a myth that seems to stand the test of time. The actual, updated national figures tend to show that for first marriages, the success rate is about 70%. When you factor in other variables such as education level and age at the time of marriage, the success rate climbs even higher. Will Adele’s child be happier with divorced parents? The research is pretty clear that it’s not likely. Should you stay married for the kids? I have no idea, but I felt compelled to confront the factual inaccuracies that Adele’s interview was perpetuating. n Neil McNerney is a licensed professional counselor and author of Homework – A Parent’s Guide To Helping Out Without Freaking Out! and The Don’t Freak Out Guide for Parenting Kids with Asperger’s. He can be reached at neil@neilmcnerney.com

My Parting Words … Be Like Ted Lasso BY CHRIS CROLL

If you have not yet watched the streaming video series “Ted Lasso,” I highly recommend you do. The show centers around an American football coach, Ted Lasso, hired by the new owner of a UK football (soccer) club to manage her fledgling team. Lasso’s positivity and cheery optimism raise eyebrows everywhere he goes. Within the first few episodes, viewers realize that Lasso’s good mood is not just a shtick; he views being happy as a choice he makes every day. The irony is that Lasso has just as many reasons to grump as everyone around him, but he chooses to ignore the haters, empathize with his detractors, and give others the benefit of the doubt. Coach Lasso legitimately wants the people around him to win, not just in the game of football but in life. The reason Lasso is such an endearing character to so many is that his

message is timely. He illustrates for us that you can have great conviction but conduct yourself in a way that is not snarky, rude, or condescending to those with opposing views. The show’s success centers around the fact that Lasso chooses empathy over self-righteousness every time. Even when he has reason to be smug, Lasso is humble. When he has reason to be furious, Lasso forgives. Eventually Lasso’s Ned Flan-

ders-meets-Mr. Rogers kindness wins over even his harshest critics. Can you imagine what it would be like to live in a community where everyone behaved like Ted Lasso? I want that for Loudoun County. While I do not claim to be anywhere near as virtuous as Coach Lasso, I have tried to use my voice in this community to help spread empathy. For 48 months, I have written columns about topics related to education, parenting, mental health, the pandemic, psychology, and family. I have done deep dives on what it is like to be a child dealing with anxiety, selective mutism, food allergies, giftedness, and ADHD. I have offered readers blunt talk about racism, perfectionism, youth suicide, and the need to protect transgender kids. I have even shared highly personal stories about how COVID has impacted me and my family. One of my favorite Ted Lasso quotes is, “If you care about someone, and you

got a little love in your heart, there ain’t nothing you can’t get through together.” Loudoun, we can get through this challenging time politically, economically, socially, and “pandemically” together, as a unified community. We just need a little love in our hearts and a dose of Ted Lasso-sized empathy for one another. The next time you get the urge to type a negative comment, scream at an elected official or gloat after a victory … please pause for a second and ask yourself, “What Would Ted Lasso Do?” Let’s choose to model our behavior after Lasso and make Loudoun County a better place for all.

Chris Croll thanks her loyal readers for their support these past four years.

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