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Rural Leaders Launch New Ag School BY DANIELLE NADLER

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Young volunteers use tweezers to help find and count the bugs in the South Fork of Catoctin Creek. Tracking insects in local streams is a way to monitor the overall health of the county’s waterways.

Water Critters Gauge Stream Health BY RENSS GREENE

f you want to know if the water’s any good, ask the bugs. It’s why an array of environmentally conscious organizations and school-aged helpers were wading into the mud in the South Fork of Catoctin Creek on Saturday. At a water monitoring demonstration organized by Amie Ware and Nature Generation, they lowered a yellow net into the stream, sieved the burbling creek, rubbed creepy-crawlies off the rocks on the bottom, and counted what they found. “It’s not completely clear to me what the best way to monitor water quality is, because water flows,” said volunteer stream monitor Sarah Ali. From one moment to the next, conditions in streams

change—storms can bring influxes of runoff, or drought conditions can bring water levels down. And there are many measures of stream health: gauging the amount of e. coli bacteria, phosphates, oxygenation, or a variety of other tools. “The reason the critters are seen as sort of the best proxy for water quality right now is, even if you have those big events like a storm, those critters are still there, surviving or not,” Ali said. Some creatures—like caddisflies and stoneflies— are more sensitive to pollution, acting like canaries in the coal mine. Others— like leeches, flatworms, and midges—are hardy to polluted waters. By counting the number of different types of species, monitors can get an idea of the overall health of the stream. Volunteer stream monitors across

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Loudoun and across the state use a testing protocol set out by the Izaak Walton League’s Save Our Streams program to get reliable data over years and track the changing health of the streams. The data they collect are also sent to the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality to target particular streams for cleanup. Ali said events like Saturday’s are also a great way to pique children’s natural scientific curiosity. “The thing about kids is their innocence and just natural curiosity, identifying and sorting,” Ali said. “Children just naturally like to identify and sort things, and that is actually the basic principal of scientific research.” And they were. Kids at the stream WATER MONITORING >> 8

How to best protect the area’s thousands of acres of farmland from development has been a decades-long debate in Loudoun County, often battled out in board rooms and late-night committee meetings. Now, the men and women who lead some of the county’s most successful rural businesses say that part of the solution is found in raising up the next generation of farmers. This week, they announced the New Ag School, a tuition-free certificate program that will provide mentorship to farm employees, as well as hands-on training in everything from horticulture to hospitality to prepare them to grow Loudoun County’s rural economy. “We are teaching people that you don’t have to stare at a computer all day to make a living,” said Doug Fabbioli, New Ag School board member and owner of Fabbioli Cellars. “We are teaching farming.” Loudoun’s agriculture economy includes 1,400 farms and rural businesses, such as breweries, wineries and niche farms that offer beef, lamb, poultry, eggs, dairy products, flowers, herbs, vegetables, Christmas trees and even alpaca products. Kellie Hinkle, also a New Ag School board member and agriculture development officer for Loudoun County Department of Economic Development, said county leaders’ strategy to protect Loudoun’s open space has changed in recent years. It used to be about preserving as many acres as possible, but now it’s about creating agribusinesses that will make that land viable. “It’s not about preserving acreage anymore just for preserving acreage,” she said. “It’s about building businesses on those acres.” Fabbioli’s vision to train up the next generation of farmers in a school without walls—which came to him in a literal dream almost 10 years ago—sets that AG SCHOOL >> 30

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Marshall Plan Anniversary Sparks Reflection on American Leadership BY CAROLINE BORAS

early 400 people gathered in Leesburg on Monday to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the Marshall Plan and to reflect on its impact in modern times. Named for George C. Marshall, this plan provided Europe with $13 billion in aid following World War II. Its passage was a show of bipartisan cooperation: A Republican Congress created the legislation and a Democratic president signed it. During Monday’s symposium at Marshall’s Leesburg home, American and European diplomats and scholars discussed the historical significance of the plan and its continuing importance. Former U.S. Secretary of State Madeleine Albright gave MARSHALL ANNIVERSARY >> 47

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Madeleine Albright meets with Leesburg Mayor Kelly Burk during Monday’s celebration of the Marshall Plan’s 70th anniversary.

Weekend Program Spotlights Loudoun’s Enslaved LOUDOUN NOW STAFF REPORT

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Joseph McGill, a Civil War re-enactor and descendant of slaves, stands on the Loudoun County Courthouse lawn Friday. He slept on the lawn that night to draw attention to the fact that slaves were sold on the property.

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The men, women and children who were enslaved in Loudoun County were on the minds of historians, activists and town and county leaders over the weekend. Together they worked with Joseph McGill, a Civil War re-enactor and descendant of slaves, to bring his threeday Slave Dwelling Project to Loudoun. To draw attention to still-standing slave dwellings and other buildings that once housed the enslaved, McGill travels the country and sleeps in them. He and others slept on the courthouse lawn Friday night, to highlight the fact that enslaved people were held at the jail once located on the grounds, and the enslaved were sold in front of the former courthouse that predated the current building. “Now that I have the attention of the public by sleeping in extant slave

dwellings,” McGill stated, “it is time to wake up and deliver the message that the people who lived in these structures were not a footnote in American history.” The weekend also included tours of the Settle-Dean Cabin in South Riding, one of the few remaining structures from the predominantly African-American village of Conklin; a walk-through of the Arcola Slave Quarters on the Lewis plantation; and tours of Historic House and Gardens, where 133 men, women and children were enslaved before the Civil War. Descendants of Oatlands’ enslaved community joined McGill Saturday night to sleep in the 1804 mansion and 1810 greenhouse. Pastor Michelle Thomas, founder of the Loudoun Freedom Center, capped off the weekend of events with an outdoors worship service at Oatlands Sunday morning.

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Park View High School’s driver’s education students had a congresswoman and a Fortune 500 company join forces this week to reemphasize part of their curriculum: No distracted driving. Rep. Barbara Comstock (R-VA-10) joined AT&T for a stop Tuesday on its virtual reality It Can Wait campaign at the high school in Sterling. “We launched this campaign because we want drivers of all ages to hear the message: It Can Wait,” said Vince Apruzzese, AT&T's regional vice president for External Affairs in Virginia. Ninety-five percent of drivers disapprove of distracted driving, but 71 percent use their smart phones while behind the wheel anyway, according to Apruzzese.

Comstock also spoke to the students before they tested out the virtual reality program. “The summer I finished high school, a best friend of mine was killed from a drunk driving accident by her brother,” Comstock said to her young constituents. “So now distracted driving, texting, is kind of like what that used to be for us. So we really want you, as your young drivers, to not develop those habits.” Students were invited to sit in a cardboard car as they used the distracted driving simulator. AT&T’s event comes during the 100 days each year that are statistically the most dangerous for young drivers as they begin summer vacation and spend more time on the roads.

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Envision Loudoun Kicks Off Second Round of Community Input BY RENSS GREENE

he second round of public workshops on the county’s long-range master plan kicked off Monday night in Leesburg. County planners and members of the Board of Supervisors-appointed comprehensive plan stakeholders committee began gathering input on a vision for Loudoun’s community development over the next 20 years at Harper Park Middle School. “It is important that this reflect the will of the people of Loudoun County, and no one else,” said Supervisor Kristen C. Umstattd (D-Leesburg) at the beginning of the meeting. “So please

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hundreds of people turned out to give their views on the county’s future community development priorities, and the county tallied more than 900 people at in-person sessions and more than 500

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people giving their thoughts online at envision-loudoun.com. A database of the nearly 5,000 ideas recorded during those meetings and the online input, collected by county planners has been organized and made available on the Loudoun Preservation and Conservation Coalition website, loudouncoalition.org. Since then, county planners and the committee have been at work putting together the top-level vision and goals for the county’s new comprehensive plan, which will guide growth and development in the county for years to come.

Loudoun Supervisors are gearing up for a summit on transportation in the county on June 29. County leaders plan to hit a few major topic areas, such as rural roads, a new bridge across the Potomac, and infrastructure around Metrorail. They will also tackle the idea of Intelligent Transportation Systems, which integrates and communicates among different means of transportation. The county transportation department says that will give them better information on traffic and during emergencies, as well as providing more information to travelers. It would allow the county to integrate with platforms like Waze.

The first step, transportation staffers say, is to set up more traffic cameras, changeable traffic signs, and Waze integration. Supervisors will also consider whether they would like to make Rt. 7 a limited access highway between Rt. 28 and the Fairfax County line. Right now, that four-mile segment of road is built out to its full planned six lanes, with two interchanges and eight traffic lights. Loudoun’s Countywide Transportation Plan also calls for eliminating all driveways onto that section of Rt. 7, but there are no specific plans in place to do so. The county estimates there are 25 driveways onto that section of road right now. Supervisors recently held a transit

summit, which pointed out a hole in the county’s bus routes around some of Loudoun’s biggest population centers. Supervisors plan to hold their transportation summit Thursday, June 29 at 5 p.m. in the boardroom at the government center in Leesburg.

Burk, Umstattd to Hold Medicare Symposium Leesburg Mayor Kelly Burk and Supervisor Kristen C. Umstattd (D-Leesburg) plan a symposium on Medicare for Loudoun’s seniors on June 10. Representatives of the Loudoun County Area Agency on Aging will present information about how to enroll in Medicare and other pertinent

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One of the Loudoun County Circuit Court’s oldest—and most popular—historic records has been given a longer life, thanks to the Ketoctin Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution. The restoration of the Loudoun County’s “Rough Minute Book 1780-1782” was celebrated last Friday night as DAR members toured the courthouse and were given an up-close look at that and other records from the nation’s earliest years. Through the restoration and preservation of the minute book, its aged, sometimes water-stain pages, are now protected in plastic sleeves, after undergoing a process designed to ensure the pages are available to many future generations. Ketoctin Chapter DAR Regent Susannah Harding said the organization’s interest in the county records and the $845 grant to preserve the minute book grew out of its DAR After Dark program that helps members explore Revolutionary War sites. A visit to the courthouse led by Historic Records Manager Eric Larsen spurred the group to action. “We were blown away,” Harding said of the resources available in the court archives. She said the group is committed to continue the preservation work. The next project will be more expensive. Two other record books from that era were preserved a half century ago using then-

state-of-the-art procedures. Later, it was learned the process actually was damaging to the pages, so the new restoration effort will be more expensive. The DAR is hoping to raise $7,000 to get that work underway. “I think this is a great partnership,” Larsen said. Because there are limited resources and few grants for the work, he said that without the support of the DAR the minute book likely would have stayed in a box. Clerk of the Court Gary Clemens said improving access to court records was one of his primary goals when he was elected to the office 17 years ago. Since then, he has focused on making contemporary records more assessable through electronic databases while also building a historic records preservation team to handle the archives. The historic records are important to Clemens. “We are honored to be the caretaker of these records. They are your records,” he said. “We’re making these things more readily available to the public, to you. And this is just the beginning.” Clemens said the DAR is setting a valuable example. “I hope it leads to more opportunities for partnerships,” he said. “Thank you all for being partners and being ambassadors for history in Loudoun County and protecting the treasures we have here. We’re just honored to be part of that process.”

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Ali’s own yard is a microcosm of the struggle to keep streams healthy. Her homeowners association requires that a certain amount of her yard be grass. But grass provides less filtration than other types of groundcover, and keeping grass alive and weed-free means watering and using chemicals. “My plan was to hand-weed and over-seed and try ways where I didn’t have to use weed killer and chemicals, and I found that I was not able to do it,” Ali said. “I can tell you right now that I’ve got some sort of lawn company that still comes to my front lawn and pours that junk on there, and I hate it.” And everything winds up in the water. “People don’t understand the word ‘watershed’ generally,” said Piedmont Environmental Council field staffer Gem Bingol, who also helped out at the event. “They use it to describe the area next to the stream more often than not, when it’s everything that runs in a geographic land area. Everything flows eventually into the stream.” It’s not an abstract impact. Loudoun’s creeks empty into the Potomac River— where utilities from Fairfax County, Town of Leesburg, and soon Loudoun County draw their water to filter and send right back into homes. In 2007, the Environmental Protection Agency estimated that for every dollar spent on protecting sources of water like Loudoun’s creeks, an average of $27 is saved on water treatment.

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Straining and collecting living things from the South Fork of Catoctin Creek.

“We have two streams that enter the Potomac just above the intake, so those impacts are quick,” Bingol said. “What we do here affects the drinking water. What people do in their yards affects the drinking water.” She said Loudoun’s streams have suffered from the county’s rapid growth. “When you build developments, what happens is you take the natural vegetation or the old farmland, strip it off, and change the way the water rolls off the land naturally,” Bingol said. With concrete, pavement, grass, and storm sewers, there’s less plant matter between the rainfall and the streams, meaning no filtering whatever the rainwater picks up on the ground. But the good news is that some of Loudoun’s streams are actually doing better. University of Maryland environmental policy student John McGhee analyzed data collected by The Nature Generation, the Town of Purcellville, and Loudoun County about the South Fork of Catcotin Creek. “Over time, the creek has become more diverse,” McGhee concluded. “There have been a lot more organisms that have made their homes in at least the South Fork Catoctin area, and where there are more organisms, that means that it’s healthier.” He says that may be attributable to the stream recovering from the impacts of nearby construction, and from the efforts of The Nature Generation volunteers who go down the stream to weed out invasive plants. According to data collected by the Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy, across the county, streams in the west—like Catoctin Creek and the Crooked Run—have been healthy or improving, while streams in Leesburg and the east, like Tuscarora Creek and the Broad Run have shown poor water quality that is only declining. As to helping out at home, Bingol said there are some bigger changes— like composting and moving away from grass lawns at homes and fencing cattle away from streams on farms— to simple things, like picking up after pets, or even turning the gutter spout away from the driveway into the yard. Ali said the key is changing attitudes among HOAs and neighbors. “That would be the next step for a person like me, who really did want to improve water,” she said. rgreene@loudounnow.com

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Loudoun County has closed on the sale of $108.7 million in general obligation bonds at an interest rate of 2.44 percent. The bonds sold above their face value, netting the county a premium of $11.7 million. The sale provides the county with total proceeds of $120.4 million that will be used to finance portions of 15 general government, transportation and school construction projects.

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The symposium will be held at the Leesburg Town Hall on June 10 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. For more information, questions, or to RSVP, contact Kelly Burk at KellyBurk2011@gmail.com.

In advance of the sale, the nation’s top bond rating agencies reaffirmed the county’s triple-A rating on its general obligation bonds, and the high AA+ and Aa1 rating (AA+ by Fitch Ratings and S&P Global and Aa1 by Moody’s) on its lease revenue bonds. The ratings agencies noted the county’s strong financial management practices and policies, and manageable debt. Loudoun County has held the Aaa rating from Moody’s since 2004, and AAA from Fitch Ratings and S&P Global since 2005. A high bond rating helps the county get the best possible interest rates to finance capital projects, saving millions of dollars. Six bidders submitted offers to manage the transaction. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC offered the bid with the lowest interest rate, which the county accepted.

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Cyclists enjoy a ride on the new bike trail network in Leesburg.

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Leesburg Sets Standard for Bike Access mayor and Town Council member David Butler chaired a committee, prior ongtime cyclist Dennis to his decade on the council, that put Kruse was looking for a together recommendations on providnew project as he entered ing such access to the town’s southretirement three years ern quadrants. While he said recently ago. Passionate about bik- he was pleased with all the inroads ing and hiking trails, he took over lead- the town has made in connecting its ership of Bike Loudoun from founder southernmost residents to the W&OD Pat Turner and helped draw up a list Trail and other areas throughout town, of goals for the nonprofit organization. he hopes the current council at some Near the top of the list was creating point reconsiders a trail project like a pilot project of sorts, and Leesburg the Southwest Connector Trail, which was selected as the place to get it start- never got off the ground. ed. The Leesburg Loop project aimed The 9,000-foot-long trail project was to create well-marked bicycle network recommended by the ad-hoc commitof trail connections, bike lanes, and tee in late 2006 and approved for fundshared-use paths throughout the town. ing in the 2008-2012 Capital ImproveTwo designated segments of the town’s ments Program by the council. The bike network—the 5.5-mile Blue Trail $7.1 million project would have confrom the W&OD Trail in Tuscarora nected southwest Leesburg with the Creek Park to the cul-de-sac near the W&OD Trail via a three-phase projentrance to Ball’s Bluff Regional Park, ect that included a pedestrian/bicycle and the 2.6-mile Green Trail from the bridge over the Rt. 7 bypass. The projW&OD connection near Fox Ridge ect was later deleted from the CIP folPark to the intersection of Battlefield lowing intense public scrutiny, nameParkway and North King Street—have ly from those living near Clubhouse gone a long way toward the goal of pro- Drive, over concern with the overall viding access to navigate the town on budget and public safety impacts. two wheels. “The Trails Committee thought that And it has been a catalyst project for the Southwest Connector Trail would Bike Loudoun, with the assistance and be an excellent addition for that area of buy-in of town staff, town boards and the town,” he said. “While I am certaincommissions, and ultimately the Town ly sensitive to the town’s capital budget Council, which endorsed the bike net- constraints, I do think the trail dework project. Remarkably, the town serves reconsideration and to be added became the first municipality in the to the CIP within the next few years.” county to have dedicated bike lanes, Another longtime council member, and it chose the high pedestrian traffic Marty Martinez, is also an advocate for area along Plaza Street. bike connections throughout the town. “It’s very difficult to steer a car that’s Martinez said creating these connecstanding still. Leesburg allowed us to tions throughout town is “about public health” and creating alternatives to roll the car,” Kruse said. But it wasn’t always smooth sailing in driving, for both recreational and comthe county seat when it came to bicycle muting purposes. “I believe that there’s going to come and trail connectivity projects. Former

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I want to make it attractive not just to come into downtown but to bike around — Marty Martinez, Town Council member

a time where we focus on biking and walking more than driving,” Martinez said. Martinez has a long-term vision of creating a “spoke and hub network” where residents or visitors from anywhere in the town can access the historic downtown area and all its shop, restaurants, and destinations by bike. “I want to make it attractive not just to come into downtown but to bike around,” he said. Creating such connections not just to the downtown area, but in other areas of the town, may require the Town Council to step up to the plate in terms of project funding, he said. Few related construction projects are in the pipeline, although a trail across the Rt. 15 bypass at Battlefield Parkway is expected to begin construction in the fall. “We can’t depend on [developers] to do it for us. We need to make plans to do it,” Martinez said. “This is what we can do—not tell the [developers] to build a nice walking trail around their development, but maybe contribute to a bike and walking fund if we can put it BIKE ACCESS >> 12

With the master planning process for the Town Hall “campus” underway, residents are asked to share their thoughts on future development of the grounds. The comprehensive plan for the Town Hall grounds was spurred by a suggestion by the Board of Architectural Review last year while reviewing the since abandoned splash pad project on Mervin Jackson Park. Board members suggested that a plan be developed for the entire grounds rather than scrutinizing on a per-project basis. The Town Hall campus has been divided into 10 areas, including Mervin Jackson Park, the Town Green, the Rose Garden, the entrances to the parking garage, the Loudoun Museum garden, and the parking garage facades. The public may weigh in on what types of new features or amenities it would like to see in the specific planning areas. The survey may be viewed at the Leesburg Listens website (leesburgva.gov/leesburglistens) or by clicking Engage on the leesburgva.gov homepage. There, the public can view an aerial photo of the Town Hall campus with the various planning areas outlined. Visitors may add comments to each area about how they envision the areas looking and being used in the future. The Leesburg Listens site will close to public input Sunday, June 25. For more information about the Town Hall campus master plan project, contact Deputy Town Manager Keith Markel at kmarkel@leesburgva.gov or 703-771-2710.

Economic Development Committee Finalized The Economic Development Review Steering Committee announced its final four committee members last week. At the suggestion of Councilman Ron Campbell, the Town Council created the panel to review the town’s past and current economic development efforts and policies and to craft recommendations for future goals, strategy, and policy that can be integrated into the Town Plan. During a working session last week, the five previously appointed members selected the remaining four members—two members from the business community and two town residents. Representing the business community are Charlie Keiler, of Kettler, which manages the Village at Leesburg; and King BRIEFS >> 13

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The Sons of the American Revolution and Daughters of the American Revolution commemorated the 236th Anniversary of Wayne’s Crossing Day at the Spirit of Loudoun Revolutionary War Memorial in Leesburg on Saturday. Gen. Anthony Wayne crossed the Potomac River and marched through Leesburg on June 3, 1781, providing critical reinforcements that allowed the Continental army in Virginia to push Lord Cornwallis and the British army into Yorktown, where the war ended a few months later. “Let us remember that it all began right here with the Potomac crossing and march through Leesburg of General ‘Mad Anthony’ Wayne,” said Jeff Thomas, president of the Fairfax Resolves chapter. During Saturday’s ceremony, Mayor Kelly Burk read the Town Council proclamation declaring the day as Wayne’s Crossing Day in Leesburg. Eight chapters of the SAR, DAR and Children of the American Revolution participated in the ceremony, including the Fairfax Resolves, Culpeper Minutemen and Colonel William Grayson SAR chapters; the Ketoctin, Stone Bridge and Fauquier Courthouse DAR chapters; and the Rev. John Marks and Colonel William Grayson CAR societies. Members of the Loudoun County Heritage Commission, Lovettsville Historical Society, Purcellville Historical Society and the Friends of Balls

together so we can build a network that allows people to go around the whole town.” Development has brought some positive developments to the town’s bike network. Recently, trail connections have helped to connect cyclists and pedestrians to the Lowe’s and Village at Leesburg developments. Waiting on developers to build bicycle and pedestrian connections as part of their projects is not an issue alone to Leesburg. It’s one that Kruse sees throughout the county and one that Bike Loudoun hopes to find a solution for. “Everything we do is along development,” he said. But if the development doesn’t occur, many trails and bike connections become dead ends. “We’d like the W&OD to be an artery where people can turn off and get to the new Metro stations,” Kruse said. Former town Planning Commissioner Brett Burk has often used the town’s bicycle connections, especially the W&OD Trail, to commute to and from his office in Falls Church. He has seen positive change in the town not only in terms of better connections, but in attitude. “In my time on the Planning Commission I think that we saw residents and developers in the town being more and more interested in thinking about bike and pedestrian access as we were making plans. That’s a really good development,” he said. “It also takes time to come to fruition. That’s why it’s so

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Mayor Kelly Burk reads the proclamation declaring Wayne’s Crossing Day in Leesburg at the Spirit of Loudoun Revolutionary War memorial.

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important to make those connections when doing planning and when going through the approval process. We don’t get those opportunities very often. Making those links sometimes takes 10 to 15 years. But I think we’re starting to see some of those plans really come into place.” Long term, Kruse said he’d like to see a C&O Canal Trail-type connection for points north along Rt. 15 via a shareduse path along the highway’s east side. The county currently has a 20-foot trail easement along White’s Ferry that will expire at the end of this year. But, if the path is created, it would connect White’s Ferry to Balls Bluff and, thanks to the Leesburg Loop, connect to the W&OD Trail. “That would be really significant for bike tourism here in Loudoun County,” he said. “You could camp or take a hotel night in the Town of Leesburg and ride back to Washington, D.C., or vice versa. This has been something that’s kind of a nirvana for us cyclists for many, many years. This is a very high priority for us,” he said. And while many, like Kruse, are thrilled with the progress in Leesburg, no one is holding up a mission accomplished sign quite yet. “We’ve got a ways to go. We’ve got a Green Trail and a Blue Trail but we’re looking for a rainbow of colors,” Kruse said. “Places like Arlington, Alexandria, even Fairfax County are way ahead of us. Leesburg has been the leader in Loudoun County. But we’ve got a lot of potential to do a lot more.” krodriguez@loudounnow.com

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During this time, utilities crews will exercise each valve, operating the valve Street Oyster Bar owner Rick Allison. through a full cycle and returning it Town resident representatives are Brett to its normal position. In areas where Burk, a business owner and former valves are being closed, fire hydrants member of the Planning Commission; will be opened to ensure that the water and EIT President and COO David Fa- in the main line remains clear. Cusliskie. EIT moved its headquarters into tomers may temporarily experience Leesburg last year. some sediment or discolored water They join Sharon Babbin and Rick following the closing and opening of Lanham of the Planning Commission; the water valves. The operations will Tosha Woodard of the Economic De- take place between the 7 a.m. to 2:30 velopment Commission; and Council- p.m. Monday through Friday through men Marty Martinez and Campbell. September. Questions may be directed The two council members serve as the to the Utilities Department at 703-737lone non-voting members of the group. 7075. The full committee will meet for the first time at 7 p.m. Wednesday, June 14, at Town Hall. << FROM 10

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Beginning this month and continuing through September, the Utilities Department will perform preventative maintenance on the water system infrastructure. Known as a Water Valve Exercising Program, it involves closing and reopening the valves on water mains throughout the distribution area. The purpose of the program is to locate and test the operation of the valves, assuring system reliability and water quality.

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The Public Works & Capital Projects Department is offering its biannual free document shredding event this weekend. From 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, June 10, town residents may bring up to three boxes or bags of documents, each equivalent in size to a standard file storage box, to be securely shred on site and then recycled. The event will be held at Leesburg Elementary School, 323 Plaza St. NE. For more information, including a list of acceptable items for shredding, go to leesburgva.gov/shredevents.

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The Leesburg Executive Airport will host an open house 2-6 p.m. Sunday, June 11. The open house will be a great time to learn more about aviation and the local aviation industry. Many of the airport-based aviation businesses will be exhibiting in the main terminal building. Representatives from Angel Flight and Pilots N Paws will also be on hand to discuss their organizations’ free air transportation services for medical patients, rescue pets, and others in need. One of the PHI Medical helicopter crews will be available to answer questions and, barring an emergency call, visitors will be able to tour the helicopter. The flight schools that operate out of the airport will provide information on their flight training programs and will offer visitors a chance to test fly a flight simulator. Refreshments from Windows Catering and Delirium Café will be available throughout the event on the terminal patio. For more information, go to leesburgva.gov/airport/openhouse.

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Ellis Sentenced to 13 Years in 2014 Death of Infant Daughter BY DANIELLE NADLER

24-year-old Leesburg man will spend 13 years behind bars for causing the death of his infant daughter in October

2014. After hearing from three witnesses in Loudoun County Circuit Court on May 31, Judge Jeanette Irby upheld the jury’s sentencing recommendation for Diamante Travon Ellis. He was sentenced to eight years on a felony homicide conviction and five years on child abuse and neglect conviction. He must also undergo post-release supervision, as well as counseling and treatment as recommended. After a seven-day trial in March, Ellis was convicted on charges of second-degree murder, child abuse and neglect, and felony murder. Prosecutors later dismissed the second-degree murder charge. The investigation began the night of Oct. 2, 2014, when Ellis and his grandfather brought the unconscious infant to the emergency room at the Inova Loudoun Medical Campus in Leesburg. The child then was flown to Children’s National Medical Hospital in Washington. After three days on life

Naked Man Charged with Assaulting Deputy The Loudoun County Sheriff ’s Office has charged an 18-year-old Ashburn man with resisting arrest and assaulting a deputy after he was found naked on Ashburn Road late Saturday night. According to the report, deputies were alerted to a man lying on the roadway and jumping onto vehicles at about 11:15 on June 3. A deputy contacted the suspect, David J. Mendoza, who was unclothed and did not comply with the commands. As a result of the altercation, Mendoza was arrested and charged with felony assault on law enforcement and misdemeanor obstruction of justice. He was released from the Loudoun County Adult Detention Center on an unsecured bond. He was scheduled to be arraigned on the charges June 7 in Loudoun County District Court.

3 Teens Face Charges in Sterling Robbery After announcing Friday that a 16-year-old had been charged in connection with an alleged armed robbery that happened June 1 near McFadden Square in Sterling, investigators identified two other suspects. A second juvenile was apprehended Saturday afternoon. Charges are pending against a third suspect, according to the agency. The victims, all juveniles, reported they were walking near McFadden Square around 8:20 p.m. on June 1 when they were approached by three male suspects. One of the suspects brandished a firearm and demanded money. The three suspects fled on foot. None of the victims were injured. Anyone with any information re-

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support, Devyn died Oct. 5. When questioned by Leesburg Police detectives, Ellis gave differing stories about what caused her injuries, finally saying the he dropped her onto a bathroom floor. A year after her death, Ellis was charged in the case. He has been jailed since October 2015. In court last week, defense attorneys urged the judge to lighten the sentence, and presented three witnesses to support their description of Ellis as a caring father and brother.

On the stand, Ellis’ 17-year-old sister, Kiana Ellis, described her older brother as goofy, loving and the one who would break up family arguments. “He was just always there, ya know, in the way he needed to be. … That was him,” she said. His 23-year-old sister, Preasha Ellis, said her older brother—and the entire family—loved and cared for baby Devyn. “That child meant the world to us. People say they know what happened, but they don’t know. They weren’t there. That’s not fair to us,” she said. “We did everything for that child, even for the mom.” A third witness, Raphael Madina, said he knew Diamante Travon Ellis since he was a kid and had worked with him for two and a half years. “I’ve absolutely never had a problem with him,” he said, adding that Ellis was often around his daughters and only treated them with respect. Before Judge Irby handed down the sentence, she asked Ellis if he had anything to say. “I’ve always been a good father to my kids. … I’m always loving and have good intentions,” he said. He later added, “I will do my best to rehabilitate myself and try to be a good inmate.” Judge Irby told Ellis that, based on

testimony from his family members and others who know him well, he is a respectful young man and even a caring father. “Devyn meant the world to you and to your family,” she said. But she said she couldn’t get past the photos of his home. One was of the bathroom, where he had said he dropped his daughter. Irby noted that the bathroom didn’t look disheveled, but even tidy. The other was of a bedroom where Ellis said he and his daughter spent most their time. There were prescription bottles and a bottle of alcohol on the floor, as well as electrical cords and a cast-iron skillet with food. “There was no safe place for Devyn in that room,” she said. “I don’t know what object Devyn was beat with—because that is what happened—but the bathroom doesn’t look like the place where that would have happened.” Sentencing guidelines for Ellis charges range from 13 years six months to 20 years. The maximum sentence on the homicide charge alone would be 40 years in prison. Irby said, “When you look at the guidelines, they show you how serious these crimes are.” dnadler@loudounnow.com

[ SAFETY BRIEFS ] Investigators, Counselors Honored for Child Advocacy Efforts Those on the front lines of fighting child abuse in Loudoun received special recognition during a June 2 awards ceremony at the Loudoun Child Advocacy Center. A program of Loudoun Abused Women’s Shelter, the CAC in Leesburg is a public/private partnership supported by several agencies and organizations dedicated to child victims of abuse and neglect and aids in the investigation of child abuse and neglect cases. In the last fiscal year, the Loudoun CAC served 216 child victims. “We at the CAC have helped minimize trauma to children and their non-offending family members, increased collaboration and communigarding this case is asked to contact Detective M. Grimsley at 703-7770475 or to submit a tip though the Loudoun County Sheriff ’s Office app.

Child on Dirt Bike Hit in Sterling An 8-year-old boy was hospitalized after he was hit by a car while riding a child-size dirt bike in Sterling last week The crash happened at 4 p.m. May 31. According to the Loudoun County Sheriff ’s Office, the child came off the sidewalk crossing over Mountain Laurel Terrace near Augusta Drive and did not stop before he was struck by the vehicle. The driver remained on scene. The child was taken to Inova Fairfax Hos-

cation among agencies, and increased the number of successful prosecutions in child abuse cases,” stated center Director Dr. Judith Hanley. “We can’t do this by ourselves. It really takes the whole team,” said LAWS Executive Director Nicole Acosta.

Awards were presented in nine categories: Medical: Dr. Katerine Deye and Elizabeth Roach, Inova Ewing FACT Department Mental Health: Liliana Labonte, Ana Goncalves and Shanna Mechiche-Alami, Loudoun County Mental Health, Substance Abuse and Developmental Services; Caroline Seipp, LAWS Victim Advocacy: Leannah Farotko, Loudoun CAC; Josephine Gonzalez, LAWS pital and was listed in stable condition. The crash remains under investigation.

Arcola Grill Fire Causes $320K in Damages The Loudoun County Fire Marshal’s Office determined that improperly discarded grilling materials were to blame for an Arocla house fire that resulted in $320,000 worth of damage. A 911 call reported the fire at the Homestead Landing Court home just after 6 a.m. May 30. Fire and Rescue crews from Brambleton, Ashburn, Moorefield, Dulles South, Aldie, and Leesburg responded. The two-story, single-family home had fire on the rear deck that was spreading towards the

Law Enforcement: Lt. James Sanford and Det. John Mocello, Leesburg Police Department; Det. Justin Oksanen and Det. Corinne Czekaj, Loudoun County Sheriff ’s Office Probation: Jason Bickmore, JCSU Prosecution: Gigi Lawless and Don Goodman, Loudoun County Commonwealth’s Attorney’s Office Child Safety: Caitlin Smith, Rina Arita and Jasmine Zayas Sanders, Loudoun County Department of Family Services/Child Protective Services Unit Special Recognition: Nicole Acosta, LAWS Team Effort Award: Alex Rueda, Loudoun County Commonwealth’s Attorney’s Office; Ashley Baker, Loudoun County Department of Family Services, Child Protective Services Unit; and Sandra Glenney, Loudoun County Attorney’s Office attic and roof. All occupants were located safely outside upon the arrival of fire and rescue units. The homeowner was displaced because of the amount of damage. One firefighter was transported to a hospital for treatment of an unrelated medical emergency. The Loudoun County Fire Marshal’s Office determined the fire was caused by improperly discarded grilling materials. Flavored pellets used to smoke food on the grill were placed in a plastic container, where they smoldered and eventually caught fire. The exterior of the home was constructed with fibrous cement siding which slowed the rate of fire spread, the agency said.

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PRIMARY PREVIEW

Virginia voters will head to the polls Tuesday, June 13, to choose their party’s nominees for this fall’s state elections. At the polls, voters will be asked to take either the Democrat or Republican ballot. Virginia voters do not register by party. Plus, Loudoun Voter Registrar Judy Brown noted this week, “When you choose a ballot Tuesday, it doesn’t mean that you’re necessarily a Democrat or Republican—just that you’re choosing to vote in the party’s primary.” Those who vote in the Democrat-

ic primary will be asked to choose between two candidates running for governor, three running for lieutenant governor, two running for the 33rd House District, and three running for the 67th House District. Those voting in the GOP primary will be tasked with choosing from three gubernatorial candidates vying for the party’s nomination, and three running for lieutenant governor. Brown expects a light turnout. Typically, less than 10 percent of registered voters participate in primary elections. But this time around, her office ordered enough ballots to handle as much as 20 percent turnout. “To be prepared just in case,” she said.

Voting that typically happens at the Aldie United Methodist Church for the 309 Aldie Precinct will take place at Church of our Redeemer, 39518 John Mosby Highway near Aldie. Voters from the 413 Tuscarora Precinct who typically vote at Tuscarora High School will instead vote at Frances Hazel Reid Elementary School, 800 N. King St. in Leesburg. And voters in the 209 Potomac Falls Precinct, who typically vote at Potomac Falls High School, will cast their ballots at River Bend Middle School next door, 46240 Algonkian Parkway in Cascades. Polls are open 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday. Follow Election Day coverage at LoudounNow.com.

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Ed Gillespie

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Early in-person absentee votes have shown more Democrats going to the polls than Republicans. Brown said the heated race between Democrats Tia Walbridge and Mavis Taintor—both hoping to unseat incumbent Republican Del. David LaRock in the 33rd House District—may be drawing more people to vote in the primary. The final day for people to vote in-person absentee is Saturday, June 10. The registrar’s office, at 750 Miller Dr. SE Suite C in Leesburg, is open from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Three poll locations have been temporarily moved for primary day, to accommodate graduation ceremonies and a renovation project at a church.

Republicans are in a three-way race for the nomination to run for governor. Of the three candidates, former Republican National Committee Chairman Ed Gillespie has been leading by a wide margin in polls since early in the race. He is competing with Prince William County Chairman Corey Stewart and veteran state Senator Frank Wagner. But Gillespie is polling behind both Democratic candidates: Lt. Governor Ralph Northam, and attorney and former U.S. Representative and diplomat Tom Perriello. Northam was considered the likely Democratic candidate for governor, and Perriello’s announcement came as a surprise to the Democratic establishment. In recent months, Northam and Perriello have polled neck-and-neck. Both Democratic candidates for governor have visited Loudoun several times. Republicans have spent less time

Corey Stewart

Ralph Northam

openly campaigning in Loudoun, despite both Stewart and Gillespie living in neighboring counties. Wagner met with the Loudoun Now newsroom staff in May for a lengthy discussion about his ideas and campaign. Stewart kicked off his “Take Back Virginia” campaign tour in Sterling on Saturday, June 3.

DEMOCRATS Lt. Governor Ralph Northam Residence: Norfolk Job: Pediatric neurologist, Virginia lieutenant governor website: ralphnortham.com Ralph Northam is an Eastern Shore native, a graduate of Virginia Military Institute, a Desert Storm veteran, and

Frank Wagner

Tom Perrillo

a pediatric neurologist. In 2008, he was elected to the Virginia Senate, and in 2014 he was elected lieutenant governor. He has garnered endorsements from a battery of Democrats in high office, including Gov. Terry McAuliffe, Attorney General Mark Herring, both Virginia U.S. senators, and the Virginia House and Senate Democratic Caucuses. Northam describes himself as socially liberal and fiscally conservative, pitching “an economy that works for everyone.” That means more affordable childcare, paid family leave and lower college costs, among other initiatives. In visits to Loudoun, he has emphasized inclusiveness for religious minorities and LGBT people and “common sense gun laws.” “We just witnessed a campaign in 2016 that was run on hatred; it was

run on bigotry, discrimination, fear and a lot of misinformation; and I think most people in this commonwealth and this country are standing up and saying no. No, that is not the United States of America that I signed up for. That’s not the country that I love, and it’s not the Commonwealth of Virginia that I love,” Northam said on a campaign stop in Leesburg in February. “We’re not going to accept that this is the new normal.”

Tom Perriello Residence: Alexandria Job: Attorney Website: tomforvirginia.com Tom Perriello has worked as an attorney, a nonprofit organization execFOR GOVERNOR >> 17

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REPUBLICANS Ed Gillespie Residence: Fairfax County Job: Lobbyist Website: edforvirginia.com A longtime high-level Republican operative, Ed Gillespie worked in the George. H. W. Bush White House, on several electoral campaigns, served as chair of the Republican National Committee, founded a lobbying firm that represented high-profile clients like Enron, and founded Crossroads GPS with Karl Rove. The New Jersey native began his political career working for Democratic Florida Congressman Andy Ireland, switching parties along with Ireland in 1984. Gillespie is heavily favored in polling and has garnered endorsements from establishment and right-leaning elected Republicans including Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker, former Virginia Governor Bob McDonnell, Sen. Marco Rubio (R-FL), Rep. Morgan Griffith (R-VA-9) and Rep. Barbara Comstock (R-VA-10). Gillespie has campaigned on acrossthe-board tax cuts, including a Virginia income tax cut and eliminating some taxes on businesses, such as the Business, Permits and Occupational Licenses tax and the Machine and Tool tax. He would seek to convene a special session of the General Assembly in 2018 to cut taxes. His tax reform plan is designed to be phased in over three years.

Corey Stewart Residence: Woodbridge Job: Attorney, Prince William County Chairman Website: coreystewart.com Prince William County Chairman Corey Stewart was first elected to the Prince William County Board of Supervisors in 2003, becoming chairman in 2007. A Minnesota native, he founded the international trade law firm, Stewart PLLC. Stewart has drawn national attention for his hard-right ideals, including leading a major crackdown on illegal immigrants in 2007 and for serving as chairman of the Trump campaign in Virginia—until being fired for participating in a protest outside the Republican National Convention headquarters. He also drew heat for referring to rival Ed Gillespie as a “cuckservative” online and associating himself with Confederate imagery. He has campaigned on loosening gun laws, cracking down on illegal immigration and reducing government spending. He has been endorsed by many people who worked on Trump’s campaign in Virginia. Prince William County Sheriff Glendell Hill originally endorsed Stewart, but switched allegiance to Ed Gillespie because of “all that Confederate stuff.” Four of the five other Republicans on the Prince William County Board of Supervisors have also endorsed Gillespie over Stewart.

Frank Wagner Residence: Virginia Beach Job: Businessman, state senator Website: wagnervagovernor.com A longtime legislator, Sen. Frank Wagner (R-7) has served in the U.S. Navy, founded two boat repair businesses, and served in the Virginia legislature for the past 25 years. He was born to a military family stationed in England, graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy and today serves on influential Senate committees including finance, rules, rehabilitation and social services, and chairs the commerce and labor committee. He is also a budget conferee. Wagner has trailed both Gillespie and Stewart in polling, but campaigned on his experience in business and lawmaking. Much of his campaign has focused on energy policy, workforce development and infrastructure. He has advocated investing in Virginia’s lagging infrastructure, funded in part through increases to Virginia’s gas tax. He has also said his business experience led him to seek less burdensome regulation. He supports an increased focus on career and technical education. “How can any politician go out there and talk about increasing jobs and building the economy, and diversifying the economy, without talking about a bigger investment in transportation?” Wagner said in a meeting with Loudoun Now in May. “It can’t be done.”

Glenn Davis Jr.

Bryce Reeves

Jill Vogel

Justin Fairfax

Susan Platt

Gene Rossi

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approach to create jobs and develop Virginia’s next-generation workforce.

Glenn Davis Jr.

Bryce Reeves

Residence: Virginia Beach Job: Telecommunications management entrepreneur, state delegate Website: davisforlg.com

Residence: Spotsylvania Job: Insurance agent, state senator Website: brycereeves.com

Since Glenn Davis Jr. first announced his run for lieutenant governor a little more than a year ago, he’s made his mantra, “make Virginia number one again for business and job growth.” Davis enters the statewide race in the middle of his second term in the Virginia House of Delegates, where he represents the 84th District, including part of Virginia Beach. He serves on the education, transportation, militia, police and public safety committees. Before his delegate run, he was elected to two terms on the Virginia Beach City Council, ousting a 28-year incumbent. In his run for lieutenant governor, Davis has focused his platform on tax reform, easing regulations on small businesses, modernizing education and creating 21st century jobs. He recently traveled to Estonia— where he says students as young as 10 years old are taught coding—in an effort to bring more technology jobs to Virginia. In 2014, the Virginia Chamber of Commerce named Davis its Freshman Legislator of the Year for his leadership promoting private sector job growth. He has also said that, if elected, he will work to stop Medicaid expansion and provide families with more school choice. He recently earned a highly sought-after endorsement from Virginia House Speaker Kirk Cox, who called Davis innovative in his

Bryce Reeves, a second-term state senator, was the first Republican to formally announce his run for lieutenant governor. Since 2012, Reeves has represented the 17th Senate District, which includes the city of Fredericksburg, Orange County and parts of Albemarle, Culpeper, Louisa and Spotsylvania Counties. He won kudos from Republican gun-rights advocates in early 2016 when he helped broker a deal with Gov. Terry McAuliffe (D) that expanded the right to carry concealed weapons in Virginia in exchange for voluntary background checks at gun shows and tougher restrictions on domestic abusers. Before his run for office, Reeves served as a U.S. Army Ranger and later as a narcotics detective. On the campaign trail, he has said that he will oppose gun control measures that infringe on the rights of law-abiding gun owners, support small businesses and entrepreneurs to create jobs, and fight any efforts to expand Medicaid. He’s also pushed the idea of putting together a statewide task force to battle Virginia’s opioid epidemic. “I am committed to addressing this horrendous epidemic,” Reeves said in a statement. “Drugs are taking too many lives and we have to do everything we can to stop that.”

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utive, a congressman and a diplomat. He is from the Charlottesville area originally, represented the 5th Congressional District for one term, was appointed Special Envoy for the Great Lakes Region of Africa and the Democratic Republic of Congo in the Obama administration, and worked on the Quadrennial Diplomacy and Development Review, which lays out the short- and long-term goals for diplomacy abroad. He has won endorsements from more left-leaning people including Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT), Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), several senior advisors to President Barack Obama, and local endorsements such as from Supervisor Koran T. Saines (D-Sterling) and former congressional candidate LuAnn Bennett. He has pushed a more aggressively progressive platform, making waves with his call for a $15 per hour minimum wage and two years of free job training through community college, trade schools or apprenticeships— plans that he defends as realistic and for which he lays out economic arguments. He has also focused on adapting the economy to the impacts of automation. “I believe that we do better when we actually go bolder, when we stand for the kinds of options that people say can affect their lives, like debt-free tuition,” Perriello said at a campaign stop in Sterling in April.

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Tia Walbridge

Loudoun County is divided into six House of Delegates districts, currently represented by four Republicans and two Democrats. Only two districts feature party primaries. Democrats will vote June 13 to choose their nominees in the 33rd District and the 67th District.

33rd District Two Democrats are vying for the chance to unseat two-term incumbent Republican Del. Dave LaRock: Round Hill-area resident Tia Walbridge and Waterford resident Mavis Taintor. LaRock has established a reputation as a solidly right-leaning delegate who strongly opposed the extension of Metro service to Loudoun as well as the Northern Virginia transportation funding legislation. During the most recent General Assembly session, he sponsored unsuccessful bills restricting abortion, requiring fetal remains be disposed of by burial or cremation, and include viable fetuses under laws governing child abuse and neglect. He also sponsored a bill to prohibit the Board of Education from implementing Common Core standards in place of the Standards of Learning without prior approval from the General Assembly, and another to set up school choice vouchers. Both were passed in the General Assembly but vetoed by Gov. Terry McAuliffe (D). The 33rd District encompasses northwestern Loudoun, including Lucketts, Waterford, Lovettsville, Hillsboro, Round Hill, Hamilton, and Hillsboro, and stretches west into Clarke and Frederick counties.

Tia Walbridge Residence: Round Hill Job: Farmer Website: tiawalbridgefordelegate.com Tia Walbridge and her husband

Mavis Taintor

Kerrie Delany

own a sheep farm near Round Hill and a rental business. She says she would support investment in small businesses and the rural economy; guaranteeing affordable health care, in part by accepting a federal expansion of Medicaid; investing in renewable energy, and expanding programs like full-day-kindergarten and elementary school language courses in the public schools. Walbridge has been visible at many Indivisible resistance movement events around Loudoun County. Walbridge has been endorsed by Loudoun County Chairwoman Phyllis J. Randall (D-At Large) and Purcellville councilman Chris Bledsoe.

Mavis Taintor Residence: Waterford Job: Finance, horse farm Website: mavistaintor.com Mavis Taintor moved to Waterford 10 years ago and established a horse farm there. She enters politics from a career in banking and finance industry, the co-founder and managing director of Callidus Capital Management LLC, a $4 billion asset management firm. Taintor says she wants to support and incentivize small business though increased investment in transportation and communications, accepting a federal Medicaid expansion, increased funding for schools, and “dignity for all,” accusing LaRock of wasting time and taxpayer money on “initiatives that seek to marginalize members of our community.” She has been endorsed by Leesburg Mayor Kelly Burk and Purcellville Councilwoman Karen Jimmerson.

67th District Three Democrats are competing to run against four-term incumbent Republican Del. James M. LeMunyon:

Hannah Risheq

John Carey

Karrie Delaney, John Carey and Hannah Risheq. LeMunyon last year sponsored legislation that requires school boards to notify parents anytime class sizes exceed prescribed class sizes, and added an additional representative to the Northern Virginia Transportation Commission from Loudoun County. He also introduced bills that would have required Virginia to compare its voter registration records against certain data exchanges with other states, and that would have prohibited electronic signatures on applications for absentee ballots to be sent to addresses in the United States. Both voting-related bills were carried over to the 2017 session. The 67th District sits mostly in Fairfax County, including only a relatively small area of Loudoun in South Riding.

John Carey

Karrie Delaney

Hannah Risheq

Residence: Fairfax Job: Consultant Website: karriedelaney.com

Residence: Chantilly Job: Social worker Website: hannahfordelegate.com

Karrie Delaney has worked at a group home for foster children, for a state’s attorney office with juvenile offenders, and as communications director for Shared Hope International, a nonprofit combating sex trafficking. After leaving Shared Hope International, she started her own consulting firm. She is also chairwoman of the Fairfax County Library Board of Trustees and continues to do volunteer work with Voice for Vaccines. Delaney was a registered Republican in Florida before moving to Virginia. She says she wants to work with Republicans, Independents and Democrats. According to her campaign manager, she supports “commonsense gun-control laws” and is a supporter of abortion rights.

Hannah Risheq has drawn national attention as a young, first-generation American social worker with Palestinian and Jewish parents. She is a North Carolina native who has worked on both the Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton presidential campaigns. She says she will fight for improved access to health care, increase mental health programs, combat the opioid epidemic, embrace diversity and inclusion, and close gender gaps in wages and the workforce. She also wants to increase access to public transportation. Risheq has been endorsed by the National Association of Social Workers and Supervisor Koran T. Saines (D-Sterling).

Residence: Centreville Job: Consultant Website: johncareyfordelegate.com John Carey, a native of Bangalore, India, who has lived in four countries, has been a Democratic activist since 2000. He has worked for People for the American Way and in voter advocacy, and supported the Affordable Care Act and the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act. He was also a stay-at-home father, providing child care for he and his wife’s two children. Carey said the district must resist “fear-mongering” by President Donald J. Trump and embrace diversity. He said that the voters in the district “deserve a choice.”

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Jill Vogel Residence: Upperville Job: Attorney, state senator Website: vogelforvirginia.com

Residence: Fairfax County Job: Attorney Website: fairfaxforlg.com Justin Fairfax was the first Democrat to announce his candidacy for lieutenant governor and, if elected, he will be the first black person to serve in the position. Like his opponent Gene Rossi, Fairfax served as a federal prosecutor for the Eastern District of Virginia. He served as a deputy of the Major Crimes and Narcotics Unit and as a member of the Human Trafficking Task Force. He also co-owns a dental practice with his wife. He is a graduate of Colombia Law School. His comments along the campaign trail have focused on the commonwealth’s economy. “I am passionate about creating and protecting economic security and opportunity for all Virginians,” Fairfax said during his announcement of his candidacy, “As a former federal prosecutor, I know just how fragile security and stability for hard-working families can be.” He supports changing Virginia’s minimum wage to a “living wage” of $15 per hour, providing more incentives for small business growth, and greater workforce training for “middle-skill” jobs—ones that require more than a high school education but less than a bachelor’s degree. On the education side, he wants to ease student debt and increase funding for public early childhood education programs. Fairfax also plans to reform the criminal justice system to be more focused on rehabilitation and less on punishing legal offenders. Fairfax has the most funding and endorsements of the candidates. On the federal level, he has endorsements by U. S. Reps. Donald McEachin (DVA-4) and Gerry Connolly (D-VA-11).

Gene Rossi

Residence: Great Falls Job: Political consultant Website: susanplattforva.com

Residence: Alexandria Job: Adjunct professor, former federal prosecutor Website: generossi.com

While Susan Platt has never run for public office before, she has a career of behind-the-scenes political work. After managing David Smith’s failed campaign for Congress in 1990, Platt served as campaign manager for U.S. Sen. Chuck Robb (D-VA), securing his re-election in 1994. From 1995 to 1997, she served as chief of staff for then-Senator Joe Biden. “I really liked the campaigning. I really liked the grassroots,” Platt said. “I really liked being out there talking to people and organizing people.” Platt now works as a political consultant, and says she was motivated to run for office after the election of President Donald J. Trump. Platt’s signature proposal is to form a new state cabinet to help parents navigate the resources available for children in need. She also wants to diversify the commonwealth’s economy by growing its tourism industry, inspired by her experience on the Virginia Tourism Corporation board. On health care, she has been a vocal proponent of abortion rights. Environmentally, Platt wants to ban offshore drilling and fracking, while increasing funding for the Chesapeake Bay cleanup effort. If elected, Platt would be the first woman to serve as Virginia’s lieutenant governor. She has framed her campaign as an empowering movement for women, and recently tweeted, “Today, a male Dem elected official told me he doesn’t like how I advocate for more women in office. Now I’m more determined than ever.” Platt has collected more than 30 endorsements from municipal leaders across the commonwealth, and has also been publicly endorsed by television personality Rosie O’Donnell.

Gene Rossi’s 27 years as a federal prosecutor helped shape his platform in his campaign for lieutenant governor. For four of those years, he prosecuted cases for an organized crime drug enforcement task force in Alexandria. From 2001 to 2016, he served as deputy chief of the narcotics unit of U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Virginia. Rossi holds the record of most felony jury trials for the office’s Alexandria division, with 65 cases. He has made addressing the opioid epidemic a central tenet of his campaign for statewide office. “In 2002, I was a canary in a coal mine. I was one of the few federal prosecutors to focus on what now is an epidemic because I saw it coming,” Rossi said. “The epidemic was touching all parts of the state even in 2002. And over the last 15 years, I led the largest investigation in U.S. history to address the opioid crisis. It was called Operation Cotton Candy.” As lieutenant governor, Rossi would want to bolster the “three-pronged approach” of opioid prevention, enforcement and treatment. His other top priority is health care, which he takes personally. He’s had cancer and his daughter survived lymphoma. He is a strong proponent of the Affordable Care Act, and explicitly states he would resist the President Donald J. Trump administration’s efforts to alter or remove it. Rossi also wants to expand Medicaid in Virginia. He supports raising Virginia’s minimum wage from $7.25 per hour to $15 by 2023, and he also wants to strengthen early childhood education programs, public education and opposes voucher programs.

Polls are open 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 13 To find your polling place, visit loudoun.gov.vote.

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Loudoun voters line up to vote at the Old Stone School in Hillsboro last November.

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In the three-candidate race for the Republican nominee for lieutenant governor, Jill Vogel carries the most political experience. She’s served in the state Senate for the past 10 years, representing the 27th District, which includes Clark and Frederick counties, the city of Winchester and parts of Fauquier, Culpeper and Loudoun counties. She is the Republican Party’s Caucus Whip in the state Senate. Before running for state Senate, she served as deputy general counsel in the U.S. Department of Energy, before starting her own law firm, Holtzman Vogel Josefiak Torchinsky. In her first run for a state-wide office, she has said she will continue, “the fight for our conservative principles.” Vogel stopped in Loudoun County last fall to campaign for then-presidential candidate Donald J. Trump. She, alongside Prince William County Chairman Corey Stewart, spoke at a Loudoun County Republican Committee meeting. Vogel countered Democrats’ efforts to paint Republicans as being against women and the working class. Women are more concerned about the Second Amendment protections and economic freedoms championed by Republicans, she said. On the campaign trail, Vogel has said she’s always put principle before party and vowed to continue to do so. “The big issues of our time are non-partisan issues. Issues of public safety, economic freedom, health care reform, jobs. They are not partisan issues. They’re good government issues.”

Justin Fairfax

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Schools’ Head of Instruction to Resign BY DANIELLE NADLER Loudoun County Public Schools will lose another top administrator this month. Cynthia Ambrose is resigning as the assistant superintendent for instruction after two years in the role. She is the second assistant superintendent for instruction—overseeing the school division’s largest department—to leave after a short stint in Loudoun after being hired by Superintendent Eric Williams. Ambrose is leaving to take the position of deputy superintendent for learning services for the public school system in Charleston, SC. She said family obligations also prompted the move. “I am grateful for the opportunity to work in Loudoun. It has been a rewarding experience for me personally and professionally,” she said. “Loudoun is a very special place. The

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county is beautiful, but the people is its distinguishing feature. Intelligent, talented and dedicated to a strong educational system are characteristics of the people here.” She added, “While I am sad about saying goodbye to the people in Loudoun, I am very excited to join the Charleston County School Dis-

trict team.” Ambrose spent the first years of her life in Charleston, when her father worked on the Charleston Naval Base. “My family has always felt an affinity for the area and for the people who call it home,” she said. Before moving to Loudoun County, Ambrose served as chief academic officer for Horry County Public Schools, the third-largest school division in South Carolina. In 2011, she was named South Carolina’s District Administrator of the Year. Before Ambrose, Terri L. Breeden served as Loudoun’s assistant superintendent for instruction. Breeden was Williams’ first hire in 2014 and worked for the division for one year. Before Breeden, Sharon Ackerman held the position for 15 years, working alongside previous Superintendent Edgar B. Hatrick III. dnadler@loudounnow.com

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William McCann, a Blue Ridge Middle School seventh-grader, creates a game of Frogger in a coding class last Friday.

Middle School Coding Class Draws a Crowd BY KELSIE MCCRAE Blue Ridge Middle School is paving the way for computer science for the rest of Loudoun County’s middle school students. With the introduction of Coding 7, teacher Cynthia Brady and principal Brion Bell have created an environment where students can indulge their creative side while also developing a deeper understanding of both math and computer science. While several other middle schools in Loudoun County have integrated coding into the sixth grade keyboarding curriculum, Blue Ridge is the only one to offer a year-long course for its students. The class was introduced to seventh-graders last year as part of a two-year pilot program. Bell credited the school’s leadership in its coding course offerings to its students. “We wouldn’t be able to do this if students had not shown interest,” he said. “As it is an elective, we had

to consider the courses that students would want to take. For example, if more students wanted to take Spanish, we would have to hire another Spanish teacher instead.” But a whopping 75 students chose to take coding. The seventh-graders had a chance to showcase their work from the school year during an open house last Friday. Jessica Nappi talked about the programs she worked on throughout the course. “We’re given a rubric, but we’re allowed to create whatever we want,” Jessica said. She spent several weeks developing an interactive Hogwart’s maze game, an expression of her love for the “Harry Potter” book series. “I pulled one picture from the web, but everything else I created myself,” she said. Her classmate Avery Keller also created digital artwork to use in the creation of her maze-style game. “I wanted to use all my skills to make something

good,” she said. She also shared her personal Scratch account, which she uses to make animations at home. Seventh-grader William Noble McCann created a 3D game of Frogger using a program called AgentCubes. “Mrs. Brady bought the downloadable version of AgentCubes for us, so we didn’t have to worry about the website crashing,” he said. “Since we’re the last class of the day, everyone goes home and gets on to start coding.” After the Coding 7 course is implemented in the rest of Loudoun’s middle schools, Bell hopes to see consecutive courses so the students can continue to build on their coding. That would set them up to hit the ground running in high school computer science electives. Kelsie McCrae is a summer intern with Loudoun Now. She’s studying English literature, leadership studies and business administration at Christopher Newport University.

CAMPUS Grads Celebrate Past Achievements, Future Plans BY JOHN PATTERSON Members of the CAMPUS Class of 2017 and their families celebrated graduation during a May 30 ceremony at Rock Ridge High School. For most, the event marked the beginning of a new journey, as they will be the first in their family to go to college. CAMPUS is a college preparatory program founded in 2002. It has a specific goal for a specific group: Take Loudoun County high schoolers who are potential first-generation college students, of a racial minority or socioeconomically disadvantaged, and help them become college graduates. Most students apply the spring of their eighth grade year and participate in the program their entire high school career. Today, the program is approaching enrollment of 500 students from all 15 of Loudoun County’s public high schools. More than 100 of those students will graduate in a couple of weeks. During last week’s ceremony, all the graduates received a certificate, a rose and a special cord for their graduation robes, and most got a hug from their program instructor. Supervisor Koran T. Saines (D-Sterling) delivered the keynote address. “College is fun, exciting, scary. Full of changes and discovery,” Saines said. “You think you know who you are now; my friends, I have news for you. The person you are entering into college right now will not be the same person you exit.” Many of the students the supervisor spoke to will be the first in their family to attend college. According to Anthony Bauer, the school system’s supervisor of school counseling, about 85 to 90 percent of the CAMPUS Class of 2017 will be first-generation college students. Ninety-five present of the students are racial minorities, according to Chris Clarke, director of the CAMPUS program. After Saines’s address, former Virginia delegate and Leesburg business owner Joe T. May presented Loudoun Laurels Stewardship Scholarships to Park View’s Haydee Portillo and Stone Bridge’s Zyonne Martin, both of whom were surprised at the news. Each reCAMPUS >> 21

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Sterling District Supervisor Koran T. Saines addresses the graduating CAMPUS seniors.

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lege graduation rate as a measure of the program’s success. “It’s not only about how you start; it’s about how you finish,” Clarke said. He hopes the CAMPUS students apply the time management, work ethic and goal-setting skills that the program taught them to succeed in college and their careers.

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One School Board member, Eric DeKenipp (Catoctin), was adamant about the school system making money in the deal. He suggested the School Board either sell the land to the county or at least collect rent on it. “Why would we just give away 5 acres of land?” he said. The school division does not collect rent on any of the land it leases to the county, Assistant Superintendent of Financial Services E. Leigh Burden told DeKenipp. The schools and the county have a similar agreement at Rolling Ridge Elementary School in Sterling, where the Sheriff ’s Office’s East Loudoun Substation is located. Superintendent Eric Williams told School Board members that they could decide down the road whether they want to charge rent. He said he would bring the board more information at its next meeting.

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Loudoun County School Board members have given the county government the green light to build a fire-rescue station on school property just south of Leesburg. But they haven’t yet decided on whether to charge rent. The board voted last week to begin the process to allow the county to use 5 acres of the Sycolin Creek Elementary School site for a fire-rescue facility. The elementary school’s property is bigger than most in the county, made up of 180 acres. The land area, outside of the 50 acres for the school, was set aside for future recreation use by the Loudoun County Department of Parks, Recreation, and Community Services. The parks and recreation department supports fire-rescue’s request to build a station on part of the property. The county is looking to begin construction on the facility in fiscal year 2021.

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Students Work to Restore Habitats on School Campus

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BY CAROLINE BORAS Fifth-graders at Madison’s Trust Elementary are rolling up their sleeves to restore habitats on their campus. At the start of the school year, the students learned about the negative effects of their school’s construction and began researching ways they can help reverse some of the damage. After months of research and planning, the students were able to see their vision of habitat reclamation come alive. “We’re restoring the habitat that was destroyed when the school was built,” student Collin said. The students took to the fields around their school last week to do just that. They planted native species of plants, like honeysuckle, to encourage bees, butterflies and birds to return to the school’s campus. They set up two birdfeeders and birdbaths, as food and water sources, and a birdhouse designed to attract purple martins. Fifth-grade teacher Amanda Brown said the students picked this bird species because it eats a lot of insects and would be beneficial to have close to their play area. “They’ve done this whole project themselves, aside from us doing the actual ordering,” Brown said. “It’s pretty impressive, what they’ve come up with.” Brown said the students raised money to buy the plants and supplies, which they selected based on their research. With teachers and volunteers su-

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A student moves a worm out of the way so her friends can keep digging.

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A student plants honeysuckle to encourage hummingbirds and butterflies to return to her school campus.

pervising, the students got to work last week. Those who weren’t planting or setting up feeders either picked up trash or worked on designing the nature trail and scoping out locations for the outdoor classroom. “We’re the design team,” student Lailee said. “We’re trying to build a nature trail for classes next year and the year after that.” “And we want a reserved area, so if people want to go outside—have class outside on a nice day—they can have a reserved area where they can sit down

and the teachers can teach them outside,” said Samhita, who also serves on the design team. The project helped the students learn about the environment, and it allowed them to apply problem-solving skills. Fifth-grade teacher Jacqueline Buchan’s group planted a magnolia tree. When they had challenges digging through the clay, she encouraged them to regroup and talk through ideas to come up with the best way to press forward. “This project just brings a great ener-

Caroline Boras is an intern for Loudoun Now. She’s studying journalism and Russian studies at Washington & Lee University.

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gy to the environment,” she said. The students said they’re excited to leave the habitat restoration project as their legacy. “It’s been challenging, since most of the work has been on us,” said student Daniyal. “But it’s been really fun.” Brown said the plan is to maintain and expand the students’ work in future school years. She also said the students have expressed interest in launching a similar project at Brambleton Middle School, where they will attend this fall. “We, as humans, have both negative impact on the environment with the choices we make, but we can also have a positive impact,” Brown said. “It only takes one choice to make a positive impact.”

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Local Breweries Win Again at Craft Beer Cup BY RENSS GREENE

hree Loudoun breweries took home awards during last week’s 2017 Virginia Craft Beer Cup ceremony in Richmond Both Old Ox Brewery and Lost Rhino Brewing Company won first-place honors for the second year running. Lost Rhino, in Ashburn, won first place in the Czech Lager category for one of its signature beers, Rhino Chasers pilsner. Old Ox, also in Ashburn, took home first place in the American porter and stout category for its Black Ox rye porter, which also claimed second place in Best of Show. Crooked Run Brewing, which started in Leesburg and recently expanded to Sterling, took home a second-place award in the dark British ale category for its Dulce De Leche imperial stout. More than 240 brewers attended the sixth annual Virginia Craft Beer Cup in Richmond. The competition was managed by master Beer Judge Certification Program judge Tom Cannon

Lost Rhino Partners with Tedeschi Trucks for Charity Lost Rhino Brewing Company has released a special brew, Wheels of Soul Red Ale, as part of a charitable collaboration with the Tedeschi Trucks Band. The Ashburn-based brewery taking part in Craft for Causes, which partners live music and craft breweries to benefit charitable causes. This tour benefits Mr. Holland’s Opus Foundation, which will provide musical instruments to underprivileged children in each community along the tour. The Tedeschi Trucks Band will bring its Wheels of Soul tour with The Wood Brothers and Hot Tuna to Wolf Trap on July 5. Lost Rhino released its Wheels of Soul Red Ale last Friday. According to the Craft for Causes website, Lost Rhino was one of six breweries in Virginia selected to participate. They join Caboose Brewing Company in Vienna, Wasserhund Brewing Company and Young Veterans Brewery Company in Virginia Beach, and Benchtop Brewing

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and 40 judges. This year, 356 beers in 24 categories were entered in the competition. Judging took place at Fair Winds Brewing Company in Lorton. According to the competition’s organizers, the Virginia Craft Beer Cup continues to be the largest state com-

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Company and Smartmouth Brewing Company in Norfolk. $1 from each pint of the red ale goes to Mr. Holland’s Opus Foundation.

Old Ox Brewing Up Father’s Day Surprise Old Ox Brewing co-founders and father-and-son team Graham and Chris Burns are brewing up a mystery beer for the Old Ox Anniversary Party. Because that will also be Father’s Day weekend, the two are getting back into the action and brewing together. Although Old Ox started with the Burns brewing in the garage, and continues to be run by father Graham, wife Mary Ann, and son Chris, the Grahams themselves have hired professional brewers and moved away from brewing since the brewery has expanded to be statewide force in craft brewing. Graham Burns said the two are “shaking off the rust.” The Old Ox Brewery 3rd Anniversary YOX Party will be June 17 at 1 p.m. and will feature food trucks, local bands, Old Ox rarities, and guest

National Bank and the Middleburg Bank division. He is well known throughout the market as an experienced banker with an unparalleled dedication to service, clients and the community,” stated Michael W. Clarke, CEO of Access National Corporation. “This is a clear signal of our ongoing commitment to preserving the 92-year old Middleburg brand heritage and its loyal client base, while being able to offer expanded commercial banking capabilities along with true concierge private banking and wealth services to the broader Loudoun market.” Moore serves on the board of the

Enrollment Open for Artisan Trail There is a June 9 deadline for those wishing to be included in the inaugural brochure and map of the new Loudoun County Artisan Trail. So far, the trail features 92 sites and that is expected to grow as word spreads about the new program. The Artisan Trail Network identifies and markets each region’s culture and artisan traditions, focusing on handcrafted and locally grown products. The program is designed to promote economic development and tourism. Loudoun’s trail includes breweries and wineries, farmer’s markets and farms to visit, art studios and galleries, and specialized restaurants and accommodations. Artisan studios, galleries, and agricultural artisan businesses, supporting sites such as locally-owned lodging and restaurants, festivals and cultural points of interest also may join. Those interested may download the Artisan Trail Network Participation Details at artisantrailnetwork.org or contact the Artisans Center of Virginia at trails@artisanscenterofvirginia. org.

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Father-and-son team Graham and Chris Burns at Old Ox Brewery.

taps from other brewers. Admission is $25 in advance or $33 at the door and includes a commemorative glass. VIP tickets, which include twice as many beer tickets and one hour early admission, are limited and cost $40. One hundred Father’s Day beer mugs will be available on a first-come, firstserve basis. Tickets are available at oldoxbrewery.com/yox.

Moore Re-joins Middleburg Bank as Executive VP Veteran Loudoun banker Arch A. Moore III is returning to his home ground. He’ll serve as executive vice president and Middleburg market executive for Access National Bank’s Middleburg Bank division. Moore served a key executive at Middleburg Bank from 1995 until 2011, rising to the position of chief lending officer before joining Potomac Bancshares, Inc. as a lending executive and eventually serving as acting CEO. Access National and Middleburg Bank completed a merger earlier this year. “Bringing Arch Moore back to Middleburg is an exciting move for Access

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A former candidate of Donald Trump’s “The Apprentice” television series, Kristen Kirchner has joined Atoka Properties’ Purcellville office. Kirchner is a seasoned real estate agent with more than 19 years in the business as a real estate agent and mortgage banker. She Kirchner began her real estate venture at an early age helping her father with his real estate development company and appraisal company in Northern Virginia. In addition to her four-week appearance in Season 3 of the NBC reality TV series in 2005, she has been written about in Fast Company Magazine, as well as REIP the Rewards, a real estate investors’ publication, as being the investor of the month. She has also been on various business shows such as CNBC’s Donny Deutch and Power Lunch, NBC’s The Today Show, FOX’s Fox and Friends, and many more shows for her business expertise on various BIZ BRIEFS >> 26

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Icahn to Acquire Leesburgbased Precision Auto Care The effort by billionaire investor Carl Icahn to expand his reach into the auto parts and repair industry will have local impacts. Last week, he announced plans to acquire Precision Auto Care Inc.

Founded in 1975, the company has been headquartered in Loudoun since 1987, first in Sterling and then in Leesburg since 1990. It has more than 250 company owned and franchised auto service centers throughout the continental U.S. and abroad in Nigeria, Oman, Portugal, Republic of Georgia, Mexico, Angola and Taiwan. Last year, Icahn bought the Pep Boys auto parts and repair chain. Also part of the Icahn Automotive Group are Just Brakes, Auto Plus and auto supplier Federal-Mogul Holdings Corp. the parent of brands such as Champion Spark Plugs and ANCO wiper blades. The acquisition also includes the company’s Precision Auto Wash and Precision Lube express centers. According to the announcement,

Robert R. Falconi will remain CEO of Precision Auto Care. He joined the company in 2000 and has been CEO since 2006.

Farmers Invited to Agri-Women Meeting In America, almost 1 million farmers—about 30 percent of all U.S. farmers—are women. In Loudoun County, the percentage is higher at almost 36 percent. The county’s more than 500 women agricultural leaders are invited to the Virginia Agri-Women’s regional meeting on Tuesday, June 20 from 2-4 p.m. at Dominion Tea in Purcellville. Cassie Walls, of the Loudoun County Department of Economic Develop-

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Meighan Joins Elite Keller Williams Arm Debbie Meighan has joined the ranks of KW Luxury Homes International. With more than 1,600 members, KW Luxury Homes International is the elite, luxury properties arm of Keller Williams Realty, the largest real estate franchise company in North America. The division offers extensive training, marketing and technology resources, as well as the exclusive designation as a Luxury Homes Specialist via the Institute for Luxury Homes Marketing. Meighan is a member of Keller Williams’ Agent Leadership Council and last year closed more than $8.5 million in sales. “I’m already a KW Farm and Land specialist. In Loudoun, Fairfax and Fauquier Counties there’s a lot of crossover into luxury, so I want- Meighan ed my clients to have this additional exposure,” she said about joining KW Luxury Homes International. “With today’s real estate market becoming increasingly more global, the International exposure will be a fantastic new tool for marketing.”

Choreographer Anaya Opens Chantilly Studio Noel Anaya, an award-winning choreographer with a long resume of performances that includes roles in So You Think You Can Dance,” Cirque Du Soleil and Tokyo Disney, is opening his own performing arts studio called The Axis Centre for Dance in Chantilly. Axis Dance will offer recreationl dance lessons as well as a competitive program that approaches competition dance from a holistic, dancer-centered perspective. Both the recreational and competitive programs will offer ballet, tap, jazz, lyrical, contemporary, aerial arts, and hip-hop styles of dance. Anaya is joined by six other local, award-winning choreographers and instructors, with decades of combined experience and a proven track record of success teaching together. “Our main goal is to provide children who love dancing with an intensive program that will increase their technical skills while building values such as perseverance, dedication, teamwork, commitment, and hard work,” Anaya stated. Anaya and his instructors will offer summer classes at Phoenix Elite Cheer Studio in Chantilly, while the new Axis Studio is completed. For more information, go to theaxisdance.com.

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and three to four times per month at VMF’s Training Center in Dulles. In addition to socialization and behavior, the puppy is taught basic obedience and specialized skills, such as helping with laundry, fetching a water bottle from the fridge and fetching medication. At 16-17 months of age, the service dogs in training are ready to be matched with a veteran and begin advanced training that’s tailored to meet their veteran’s specific needs. Optimal candidates to raise a puppy as a service dog are dog-loving women and men, who have no young children, have had a dog as an adult, have had some experience training a dog, are in good physical condition, and live within 30 miles of VMF’s Training Center in Dulles. Those interested in helping may go to vetsfwd.org/raise-a-puppy or contact Director of Canine Operations Michele Khol at mkhol@vetsfwd.org.

[ NONPROFIT NOTES ] Rummage Sale Collections Begin in Purcellville The Ladies Board of Inova Loudoun Hospital is ramping up collections for its 79th annual Rummage Sale, which will be held Oct. 14-15 at Morven Park in Leesburg. The first round of donations will be collected on Saturday, June 17 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Loudoun Valley High School in Purcellville. The Ladies Board accepts furniture, clothing, books, household items, linens, lamps, sports equipment. Some items cannot be accepted, such as mattresses or large appliances. Particularly rare or valuable items are needed for the Silent Auction held Saturday, Oct. 14. For more information on what can be accepted, go to ladiesboard.org/donors.cfm. or email rummageladies@ gmail.com. Donations are also accepted by appointment; email or call 703771-2985 to request a private drop-off. Organizers request that items be packed in boxes with lids/flaps shut and only pack clothes in plastic bags tied shut. Tax receipts are provided and all the money raised goes to support Ladies Board projects in the community. The Ladies Board raises several hundred thousand dollars each year toward special needs equipment at Inova Loudoun Hospital and pledged $1 million for the Cornwall Cares project. In addition, The Ladies Board annually awards more than $100,000 in nursing scholarships.

Studio Bleu Hosts Loudoun Ballet Company The Loudoun Ballet Company has a new partnership with Studio Bleu of Ashburn, where the performance troupe will hold rehearsals, master classes and summer intensives. “LBC is thrilled to partner with Stu-

dio Bleu and acting Artistic Director Troy D. Brown to continue to provide our dancers with the opportunity to perform three pre-professional, fulllength ballets each season,” stated LBC Chairman Sean Walton. “Studio Bleu is excited to offer dancers additional large-scale performing opportunities throughout the year through Loudoun Ballet Company,” said Kimberly Rishi, managing Director of Studio Bleu. “Having the ability to partner for classics like The Nutcracker, Swan Lake, or The Sleeping Beauty gives local artists the well-rounded education that is the keystone to Studio Bleu’s training program.” LBC was founded in 1978 to provide young, talented dancers across Loudoun County with pre-professional performance opportunities. Learn more at loudounballet.org.

RA Dobson Launches Charity Donation Program RA Dobson has partnered with Loudoun Hunger, Loudoun Abused Women’s Shelter and the Loudoun County Animal Services for its charity donation program. Starting June 1, each customer purchasing a new installed air conditioning unit, furnace, heat pump, or air handler from the company may select one of the organizations to receive a

$100 donation. A $50 donation will be sent for a new water heater installation. Based in Sterling, RA Dobson was founded 40 years ago and is under second-generation family ownership. “It has been a pleasure to serve Loudoun and greater Northern Virginia families, and we hope to increase the amount of good that we can give back to the community,” owner Travis Dobson said. “With this local footprint, we understand we can make a difference not with just one local charity but with three. We hope this program is so successful that we can continue and grow the partnerships long after the end of the year.”

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Scott Tapped to Lead Wildlife Center The Blue Ridge Wildlife Center has selected Chris Scott as its new executive director following a nearly five-month regional search and selection process. The Boycebased nonprofit has a mission to ensure the future of native wildlife through rescue, rehabilitation, education and research. “Scott has a varied and w o n d e r f u l Scott background in nonprofit management, fundraising, strategic planning, social media, and website development,” said Board Chairwoman Lisa Goshen. ”These are all skills that will help advance the ambitious mission of the Blue Ridge Wildlife Center. He has served nonprofits at all levels and has a breadth of perspective and experience.” Scott has more than 25 years of experience working in the nonprofit sector. He earned a master of divinity from Eastern Mennonite Seminary in Harrisonburg and is working on a doctorate degree. He served as executive director of the American Red Cross in Winchester until 2015 and more recently was the executive director of Help With Housing, Inc. He has also worked with an organization helping at-risk youth in Highland County. He serves on the board of directors of Habitat for Humanity of Winchester, Frederick, and Clarke counties. For more information go to blueridgewildlifectr.org.

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school in 2013, he went to Appalachian State University and found, after a year, that college was not for him. When he moved back home to Loudoun County, he landed a job at Meadows Farms and later at Fabbioli Cellars, where he formally enrolled in the New Ag School program. “I learned that I like plants and being outside,” the 22-year-old said. He’s learned to harvest asparagus, plant hops, blend and bottle wine. “It’s been really cool.”

To get the school off the ground, 100WomenStrong awarded the New Ag School a $9,000 grant. The philanthropic organization donates grants to Loudoun nonprofits to support work in the areas of shelter, health, hunger, and education. This is the first grant for a post-secondary program. 100WomenStrong president Kirsten Langhorne said she and her husband come from the home-building industry which, like agriculture, often attracts smart, hard-working individuals

who have not had mentors to teach them the ins and outs of running a business. “Equipping these individuals with the skills to lead agribusinesses—think of what that can ignite across the county,” she said. For more information on the New Ag School, email newagschool@gmail. com. dnadler@loudounnow.com

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Exploring Loudoun’s Lavender Fields BY JAN MERCKER

avender—what’s not to love? You can eat it, drink it, take a bath with it or simply bask in its heavenly scent. As summer kicks in, Blooming Hill Lavender Farm near Philomont is a gorgeous sea of purple. The farm celebrates its third annual Lavender Festival June 9-10 featuring demonstrations, vendors, local wine and mead and lots and lots of lavender. “It was a passion that turned into a hobby that turned into a business,” said Cyndie Rinek, who owns Blooming Hill with her husband Peter, a landscape architect. It all started with a purple house in Maryland. Decades ago, the Rineks were restoring a Victorian home in Silver Spring and got a slightly inaccurate paint chart for their project. “We thought we’d picked out a nice gray,” Rinek said. “It turned out to be purple, so we ended up painting the house purple.” Peter’s mother, a horticulturalist, suggested growing lavender to complement the house, and Rinek ordered her first six plants from the back of a Parade magazine. Rinek’s passion for lavender took off, inspired by the late Tom DeBaggio, the author and herb guru whose south Loudoun nursery was a Northern Virginia institution. The Rineks moved to the Philomont area 23 years ago, looking for open space and more room to garden. Cyndie Rinek left her job as a clothing buyer for a national retailer to focus on her young son and new home.

The 48th annual Bluemont Fair is still months away, but the unveiling of the annual fair poster indicates that preparations are moving forward. The winner of this year’s poster design contest is Margaret Holliday of Lovettsville. The Montana native recently retired from teaching elementary education in Loudoun County. She has experimented with many art forms over the years and has lately begun to work in watercolor. Her striking watercolor design of a mowed field covered with rolled hay bales behind a wood and barbed-wire fence below a blue Virginia sky, was selected to be featured on the Bluemont Fair’s promotional poster and T-shirts. Additionally, a drawing of a red farm truck hauling hay bales by another Loudouner, Anni Bryner, has been selected for the 2017 Bluemont Fair mugs and other memorabilia. Bryner is the art, drama, and toddler teacher at Village Montessori School in Bluemont. The fair will be held Sept. 1617. For more information, go to bluemontfair.org.

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Blooming Hill Lavender Farm will be a popular stop this weekend, as it hosts its third annual Lavender Festival. Learn more at bloominghillva.com.

Rinek joined the informal western Loudoun garden club known as the Night Bloomers and connected with her friend and frequent collaborator Kim Labash of Loudoun Valley Herbs. Rinek developed a following through her presence at festivals like the Bluemont Fair, Leesburg Flower and Garden Festival and the Virginia State Arboretum Garden Fair. In 2010, at the urging of friends, neighbors and family, Rinek decided to take things to the next level and open the farm as a business. She and Peter built a small garden shop on the property and have scaled up their plantings over the years. Rinek now has 1,000 plants in the ground from 98 different

varieties and has a devoted clientele, selling live plants, dried lavender, specially blended teas, handmade soaps and other lavender-based products. During blooming season in June and July visitors can cut by the stem for flower arrangements, and lavender is increasingly popular with brides, Rinek said. Having a landscape architect for a spouse is a big bonus. Peter still works full time and helps at the farm evenings and weekends, and the couple made the decision to open to the public Fridays and Saturdays, leaving Sundays for downtime. On a sunny June day, the LAVENDER >> 33

All community members are invited to attend the Coffee with a Cop on Saturday morning at Bicycles & Coffee. From 7:30 to 10 a.m. June 10, residents can meet with local law enforcement and residents to discuss community issues and build relationships. “Good relationships are the foundation to good partnerships. It is my hope that the community always feels comfortable to ask us questions, bring their concerns to us, or simply get to know our officers” Chief Cynthia McAlister said. Bicycles & Coffee is at 609 East Main St. in Purcellville. For more information, contact McAlister at 540-338-7422 or cmcalister@purcellvilleva. gov. TOWN NOTES >> 33

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The Blooming Hill Lavender festival takes place Friday, June 9, and Saturday, June 10, from 10 a.m.to 5 p.m. at Blooming Hill Lavender Farm, 19929 Telegraph Springs Road, Purcellville. Parking is $5 and optional tea is $15 per person. The farm is open to the public Fridays and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., mid-April through mid-December and by appointment for groups. Peak season for picking stems runs from mid-June through the end of July. For more information, go to bloominghillva.com. jmercker@loudounnow.com

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Bottling Day at the Distillery Catoctin Creek Distilling Company will conduct a Bottling Day on Saturday starting at 10 a.m. The fun volunteer activity includes breakfast and a special tour of the

operation by owners Scott and Becky Harris. Participants will learn how to bottle, cap, seal, and label the distillery’s popular Roundstone Rye. Register at catoctincreekdistilling. com. The distillery is located at 120 W. Main St.

“farmlet” as Rinke calls it, is stunning in its early summer glory, and the smell is worth a visit on its own. “[Lavender] has a little bit of a mystique to it,” Rinek said. “When the heat really comes on, you can come out in the sun and you can really smell it. ... It has a heady aroma—I think that’s what gets most people.” Rinek is also a sucker for the fabulous names given to lavender varieties—like Miss Catherine, Mayette, Buena Vista, and the fragrant French Perfume. Around 20 percent of her fields are two “tried and true” varieties in this area: Hidcote Blue and the Grosso hybrid. As with most agricultural enterprises, there’s a certain element of trial and error. Some varieties thrive while others struggle. Lavender likes loose, rocky, well-draining soil, Rinek said, and Loudoun’s rich soil can be a little dense. Rinek conditions the soil with lime to help break it up and make it “sweeter,” or more alkaline. And her advice to home gardeners is to stay relatively hands-off. “Let lavender do its own thing,” she said. “The more you fuss with lavender, the harder it is to grow.” A big part of the farm’s popularity, she says, is a growing interest in lavender in the kitchen. Culinary lavender is hot—in lemonade, cocktails, ice cream and baking. Rinek makes homemade ice cream in an industrial kitchen and partners with Loudoun-based Green Alchemy Herb and Mercantile to make specially blended lavender teas. Rinek will serve tea and Kim Labash’s scones at this weekend’s festival. The farm opens for public teas during the spring and fall Loudoun Farm Tours, Mother’s Day and around Christmas

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and regularly hosts small teas during the week by appointment for garden and book clubs. For Kellie Hinkle, agricultural development officer at the Loudoun County Economic Development office, small farms like Blooming Hill are a key part of Loudoun’s thriving agro-tourism economy. While Loudoun is getting a reputation for its winery and brewery scene, niche operations in other areas are a perfect complement for visitors, Hinkle said. A recent statewide survey identified 182 agro-tourism businesses in Loudoun, with only around 30 percent related to craft beverages. “The majority are like Blooming Hill,” Hinkle said. “They’re doing something different but ag-related and what we generally call a niche product. It speaks volumes for the rural economy that there’s a niche for each one of those operations. ...We want people to go to wineries and breweries but between wineries and breweries it would be great for them to stop at Blooming Hill or stop at Wegmeyer Farm and pick strawberries—and they’re doing it.” Rinek expects between 700 and 1,000 visitors for the two-day festival this weekend, and it’s sure to be a feast for the eyes—and the nose.

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ith almost a dozen community-based concert series planned across Loudoun County this summer, you’ll have no trouble satisfying any musical craving that might arise. Genres from roots/Americana to jazz, classic rock, pop and so many others are represented by dozens of talented performers who will fan out to populate stages and neighborhood greens west to east. Here we’ve rounded up the major players—unless otherwise mentioned, all these fantastic fests are free and open to the public. Visit series-specific websites for details on pet policies, BYOB (where applicable), picnics, smoking, etc., and don’t forget to pack your sunscreen!

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Now in its 13th year, this Leesburg staple is one of the most popular concert series anywhere in the county. Acoustic on the Green features an elite roster of artists, many of whom are repeat performers who have been with the series since its inception. This year, however, organizer Stilson Greene is shaking things up with new perform-

ers and opening acts never before seen on the Town Green. Another notable development is the newly constructed Town Stage, a permanent platform that gets its first workout during the 2017 AOTG season. “It’s a pretty big deal—the stage is beautiful,” Greene said, adding, “Taylor Carson, Tommy Gann and Mike Meadows make their AOTG debut. [I’m] really excited for these acts. … Also, Cal Everett is doing a Beatles show with Tom Lofgren and Todd Wright. I am a total Beatle snob when it comes to live tribute bands, but these guys do the Fab Four better than anyone I’ve ever heard.” S i n g e r / songwriter/star-maker Todd Wright, accompanied by the very talented Kim Pittinger, begin the series at 7 p.m. this Saturday, June 10, on Leesburg’s Town Green. Go to acousticonthegreen. com for information on upcoming shows, taking place Saturday evenings through August.

Bluemont Concert Series One of the most chill concert scenes around, Bluemont offers shows in seven separate locales through the summer. For those of us in Loudoun, Leesburg and Middleburg play host— Leesburg-based shows begin June 25 with the Martinsburg Jazz Orchestra, while Middleburg waits until Aug. 5 to

get its grove on. It’ll be a brief groove, too—Middleburg is scheduled for only two shows this season; MJO to open, if you miss them in Leesburg, followed by The Flaming Shillelaghs Sept. 9. Outside the county, you can catch Bluemont artists in Ashland, Culpeper, Fredericksburg, Warrenton and Winchester. Go to bluemont.org for details.

Ashburn Restaurant Plaza Summer Music Series This occasional-but-fun series takes place within the cluster of restaurants at 44650 Waxpool Road in Ashburn, where you can grab a crispy samosa at Bawarchi Biryanis or a cold craft beer at The V, among other culinary delights. Up next for the series, which kicked off in May, is Hot Swing Jazz starting at 5:30 p.m. June 17. More shows are planned for July 8, Aug. 5 and Sept. 2—go to ashburneats.com for artist information as it’s released.

Broadlands Live One of the longest-running concert series in Ashburn, Broadlands Live has three more shows scheduled in its summer season: this Friday, June 9, followed by July 14 and Aug. 11. Setting it apart from many of its brethren, Broadlands Live is BYOB, so long as

you prove you’re 21 or older at the gate. It is not, however, BYOD (bring your own dog)—patrons are asked to leave canine companions at home. For additional concert details and directions, go to broadlandslive.com.

Sizzlin’ Summer Concert Series In nearby Brambleton, appropriately aged guests are also welcome to bring their own beverages, picnics and cozy outdoor seating for any or all of five scheduled summer shows. Roots/ country rockers Delta Spur kick things off at 6 p.m. June 22—subsequent shows are set for July 6 and 20, and Aug. 3 and 17. Go to brambletonhoa. com/concertseries for all the particulars.

Live at Lansdowne On select Friday evenings through Aug. 4, Lansdowne Town Center’s summer entertainment series alternates between family friendly movies and live music. Those most interested in the melodies should set aside June 23 for original country music by Shane Gamble, and July 21 for the blues/rock stylings of singer/songwriter Ted GarSUMMER SOUNDS >> 38

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SUMMER TUNES HILLSBORO MUSIC IN THE GAP: JOEY AND THE WAITRESS Friday, June 9, 6:30, lawn opens, 7:30, music begins; Hillsboro Old Stone School, 37098 Charles Town Pike, Purcellville. Details: oldstoneschool.org The Town of Hillsboro launches its new weekly summer concert series, with concerts most Friday evenings through Aug. 25. Local favorite Joey and the Waitress gets things going. Concerts are free. Food, beer, wine and ice cream will be available for sale.

The finest in classic and contemporary blues, R&B and soul from this horn-powered ensemble. Admission is free.

LSO: AN AMERICAN SALUTE Saturday, June 10, 7-8:30 p.m.; The Barn at One Loudoun, 20405 Savin Hill Drive, Ashburn. Details: loudounsymphony.org

Friday, June 9, 5-9 p.m.; 50 West Vineyards, 39060 John Mosby Highway, Middleburg. Details: 50westvineyards.com

Guest conductor Matthew Brown leads Loudoun Symphony Orchestra in a range of favorites, including Tchaikovsky’s “1812 Overture,” and Bizet’s Carmen Selections. Maddy Curtis joins the fun with iconic Rodgers and Hammerstein pieces including “Some Enchanted Evening” and “My Romance.” Concert is free and open to the public. Bring a blanket or low beach chairs. Guests may also bring food and drink to enjoy during the concert.

50 West continues its Friday evening concert series with eclectic Americana from a Northern Virginia favorite.

COMMUNITY CONCERT: ‘A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC’

ACOUSTIC ON THE GREEN: TODD WRIGHT

Saturday, June 10, 7-9 p.m.; Ashburn Village Lakes Community Center, 44078 Cheltenham Circle, Ashburn. Contact: 703-771-2030

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Saturday, June 10, 7-9 p.m.; Leesburg Town Green, 25 W. Market St., Leesburg. Details: acousticonthegreen.com One of the region’s best-loved summer concert series kicks off with noted local singer/songwriter Todd Wright and guest Kim Pittinger. The event is free and open to the public. Pets, alcohol and smoking are prohibited.

The Loudoun County Italian Meetup Group hosts an evening of opera arias featuring acclaimed soprano Melissa Jean Chavez. Cost is $20 for adults. Admission is by donation for youth under 18.

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Saturday, June 10, 3 p.m.; Barnhouse Brewery, 43271 Spinks Ferry Road, Leesburg. Details: barnhousebrewery.com

Friday, June 9, 4-8 p.m.; Dirt Farm Brewery, 18701 Foggy Bottom Road, Bluemont. Details: dirtfarmbrewing.com

Local favorites Eric Stanley and Doug Wall deliver soft rock classics as part of Barnhouse’s ongoing summer music series. No cover.

Celebrate the end of another school year with hot dogs and half price pints for LCPS teachers.

TARARA SUMMER CONCERT SERIES: DAVE MATTHEWS TRIBUTE BAND Saturday, June 10, 6-9:30 p.m.; Tarara Winery, 13648 Tarara Lane, Leesburg. Details: tarara.com

LOVETTSVILLE SUMMER ON THE GREEN: JUMPTOWN Saturday, June 10, 6-9 p.m.; Lovettsville Town Green, 11 Spring Farm Drive, Lovettsville. Details: lovettsvilleva.gov

JULY 7 OTR Band JULY 14 Nathaniel Davis JULY 21 The Bordello Bandits

Lawn opens at 6:30 p.m. Performances begin at 7:30 (indoor stage for inclement weather)

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AUGUST 4 The Brone Show: Todd Brooks and Chris Bowen AUGUST 11 Martinsburg Jazz Orchestra AUGUST 12 Paula and Troy AUGUST 18 Steele and Oglevee AUGUST 25 Ken Wenzel and Cross Kentucky

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BREAUX VINEYARDS CAJUN FESTIVAL Saturday, June 10, 11 a.m.-6 p.m.; Breaux Vineyards, 36888 Breaux Vineyards Lane, Purcellville. Details: breauxvineyards.com Breaux’s 20th annual Cajun Festival features music from Voodoo Blues and Dixie Power Trio, children’s activities, a crawfish boil and other food vendors. Tickets are $16 in advance, $20 at the door.

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This five-piece ensemble pays tribute to their famous counterparts by matching the energy and intensity of a DMB show. Tickets are $20 in advance.

JULY 1 INDEPENDENCE DAY THE HILLSBORO WAY MUSIC FEST The Darby Brothers, Mark Cullinane, Paula & Troy and more...

JUNE 16 Steve George and Friends

Enjoy libations from local wineries and breweries, great food from area restaurants and food trucks, tasty treats and ice cream from Moo-Thru!

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LOCO CULTURE BLOOMING HILL LAVENDER FESTIVAL Friday, June 9 and Saturday, June 10, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Blooming Hill Lavender Farm, 19929 Telegraph Springs Road, Purcellville. Details: bloominghillva.com Stop and smell the lavender and check out vendors, wine and mead tastings and talks on using lavender in cooking and beyond. Parking is $5 per car. Optional tea is $15 per person.

TEAM MATHIAS 5K TRAIL RUN AND FUN RUN Saturday, June 10, 7:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.; Evergreen Sportsplex, 19623 Evergreen Mills Road, Leesburg. Details: teammathias.org This annual event helps support pediatric cancer families across the country, promotes awareness of childhood cancers and raises funds for research. Race day registration is $40 for adults, $15 for children 12 and under.

ADVENTURES IN HISTORY: MT ZION CHURCH Saturday, June 10, 7 p.m.; Mt. Zion Church Historical Park, 40309 John S. Mosby Highway, Aldie. Details: mosbyheritagearea.org The Mosby Heritage Area Association and NOVA Parks present an evening sensory history presentation on Mt.

Songwriter Nathan Bittner said “Worst Days” is about, “dysfunctional relationships that result not from one person’s fault or motives, but from the fact that life can just flat-out suck.” He said the song is based on a personal experience when he and his girlfriend were going through hard times in their lives. It features local artist Nøble. Butler, which has been part of the Loudoun music scene since 2013, is led by singer/songwriter Bittner. He is accompanied by Ethan Dean and Chris Lopez, who he called his core group, but frequently invites other artists to play. Fans of Butler can see them live when they headline Final Friday at Leesburg Junction in July. Bittner said he plans to release two more singles this summer. Zion Church and its significance to the soldiers of Mosby’s Rangers. Tickets are $15. Advance purchase is recommended

CONVERSATIONS IN HISTORY: THE GETTYSBURG CAMPAIGN Sunday, June 11, 3 p.m.; Mt. Zion Church Historical Park, 40309 John S. Mosby Highway, Aldie. Details: mosbyheritagearea.org Park ranger Dan Welch of Gettysburg National Military Park discusses sites

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Relive the golden days as we feature some classic family movies! Bring your family, a blanket, and a snack. Coolers are welcome. Glass containers and alcohol are not permitted. No pets please. Time: Movies begin at dusk Location: Ida Lee Park, across from the outdoor pool For more information, please call 703-777-1368

Fun, danceable rock ‘n’ roll from a Loudoun favorite. No cover.

LIVE MUSIC: TRIAL BY FIRE: A TRIBUTE TO JOURNEY Saturday, June 10, 8:30 p.m.; Tally Ho Theater, 19 W. Market St., Leesburg. Details: tallyhotheater.com Five seasoned musicians embrace the sounds of Journey during the Steve Perry era. Tickets are $15 in advance.

Loudoun band Butler released their new single, “Worst Days,” last Friday.

“Worst Days” is available on iTunes, Apple Music and Spotify. — Caroline Boras and stories in the Mosby Heritage Area related to the Union and Confederate Armies march toward Gettysburg. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for students.

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MUSIC ON THE HEIGHTS: DANIKA HOLMES AND THE JEB

LIVE MUSIC: GHOST PEPPER Friday, June 9, 10 p.m.; World of Beer, 44699 Brimfield Drive, Ashburn. Details: ghostpeppermusic.com

Saturday, June 10, 7:30-10 p.m.; Broadlands. Contact: musicontheheights@gmail.com

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JOEY AND THE WAITRESS June 9, 6:30-9 p.m. Music in the Gap, Hillsboro Free oldstoneschool.org

DEAR CREEK June 10, 2-5:00 p.m. North Gate Vineyard, Purcellville Free northgatevineyard.com

DAVE MATHEWS TRIBUTE BAND June 10, 6-9:30 p.m. Tarara Summer Concert Series, Lucketts $10-15 tarara.com/concerts

TODD WRIGHT W/KIM PITTINGER June 10, 7–9 p.m. Acoustic on the Green, Leesburg Free acousticonthegreen.com

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<< FROM 36 This acoustic pop and blues duo is the latest up and comer featured at the Ashburn-based house concert series Music on The Heights. A suggested donation of $15-$20 is requested for the musicians. Email the organizers for the address.

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Middleburg Concert Series Presents Master Classics

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LIVE MUSIC: ALAN SCOTT BAND Friday, June 9, 8:30 p.m.; Smokehouse Live, 1602 Village Market Blvd., Leesburg. Details: smokehouse-live.com Guitar-based modern melodic rock from a Washington, DC, standout. No cover.

LIVE MUSIC: THE VIPS Saturday, June 10, 9 p.m.; Smokehouse Live, 1602 Village Market Blvd., Leesburg.

The Middleburg Concert Series’ summer performance will feature world-renowned classical pianist Brian Ganz with celebrated Arkansas Symphony string artists Algimantas Staskevicius (violin) and Tatiana Kotcherguina (viola). The concert, sponsored by Greenhill Winery and Vineyards, will be the feature performance of the fourday International Music Festival, a new event that promises to attract music students to Middleburg to participate in master classes offered by esteemed musicians. The International Music Festival, which opens June 22, is under the direction of Middleburg Concert Series Musical Director Alan Saucedo. Saucedo (cello) and his sister, Cynthia Saucedo (violin), will join the June 25 performance of traditional string quartet and piano repertoire. The concert

will begin at 4 p.m. at the Middleburg United Methodist Church. Ganz is considered one of the leading pianists of his generation with a long list of awards including First Grand Prize of Marguerite Long-Jacques Thibaud International Grand Competition in Paris. He has appeared as a soloist with the St. Louis Symphony, the National Symphony, the Baltimore Symphony, the City of London Sinfonia and L’Orchestre Philharmonique de Monte Carlo and numerous others. A graduate of the Peabody Institute of Johns Hopkins University, Ganz is artist-in-residence and a piano faculty member at St. Mary’s College. Lithuanian-born Staskevicius received his master of music from Lithuanian State Conservatory. He was previously principal second violin in the Filarmonica del Bajio in

Mexico. He has been a member of the Arkansas Symphony since 2008. Kotcherguina is also a member of the Arkansas Symphony and serves on the faculty of the University of Central Arkansas. She began her violin studies in Moscow, Russia, where she studied at the Tchaikovsky Conservatory. She was principal violist for both the Moscow Chamber Orchestra and the Moscow Experimental Moscow Opera Theater. A reception, sponsored by the Middleburg Bank, will be held immediately following the concert, affording the opportunity for the audience to meet the artists. Admission to both the concert and refreshments is free. Donations are welcome. For more information, go to middleburgconcertseries.com , email middleburgconcertseries@gmail.com or call 540-303-7127.

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Lovettsville Summer on the Green Also toggling back and forth from films to live music is Lovettsville’s summer entertainment series, held Saturday evenings through the end of August. This weekend happens to fall on the musical side of the switch-plate— Jumptown will rock the town’s Walker Pavilion beginning at 6 p.m. Go to lovettsvilleva.gov to check out what subsequent Saturdays have in store.

Plaza Party The Village at Leesburg boasts one of the most robust schedules this summer, with multiple events going on every Friday and Saturday evening through the first weekend in September. Aside from an impressive variety of singers and bands, the town center also hopes to entice visitors with outdoor games, children’s activities, surprise pop-up events and several outdoor dining options. The fun continues this weekend, June 9 and 10, with performances from Randy Thompson and Jonny Grave and the Tombstones, respectively. For details on all upcoming shows, go to villageatleesburg.com/event/plaza-party.

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The series continues with Beatles cover band Nowhere Men, plus Sunny and The Bee, and Throwing Plates. 5 p.m., Hillside Park (Old Stone House), 42935 Waxpool Road broadlandslive.com

Todd Wright and Kim Pittinger kick off summer concert season in downtown Leesburg. 7 p.m., Town Green, Leesburg acousticonthegreen.com

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Summer Concert Series Kickoff at a Glance June marks the moment when summer concert series swing into high gear—a couple communities are already one or two shows into their schedule, while others enjoy their seasonal debut this weekend, June 9 and 10. Here’s what you’ll most want to know as you make plans!

Open Late Back west in Middleburg, the National Sporting Library and Museum is celebrating the third year of its Open Late summer series, featuring live music and free museum admission from 6-8 p.m. on the last Friday of each month through August. This is a lovely opportunity to enjoy the NSLM in a different light, not to mention tasty

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Hillsboro’s summer concert series debuts with a performance from Joey and the Waitress. 6:30 p.m., The Gap Stage, 37098 Charles Town Pike, Hillsboro

PLAZA PARTY The Village at Leesburg’s summer weekend festival continues with a performance by Randy Thompson and Jonny Grave and the Tombstones. 6 p.m., Village at Leesburg. villageatleesburg.com/ event/plaza-party

barbecue treats from Hammerdown BBQ alongside a cash bar featuring local wine and beer. The next show in the series is coming up June 30 and showcases original tunes from The Bryan Shepherd Country Band—information on upcoming shows, directions and other essentials can be found at nationalsporting.org/events.

PLAZA PARTY The Village at Leesburg’s summer weekend festival continues with a performance by Jonny Grave and the Tombstones. 6 p.m., Village at Leesburg villageatleesburg.com/event/ plaza-party

LOVETTSVILLE SUMMER ON THE GREEN The Town Green will groove to the sounds of Jumptown as this weekly concert/film series continues. 6 p.m., Walker Pavilion lovettsvilleva.gov

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sounds of Mystic Vibrations, launching the series June 23, as well as those of The Jangling Reinharts, Cedar Creek, Dance Candy and others. Location details and a complete performance roster is available at southriding.net/ event/summer-concert-series.

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… And What of the Breweries and Wineries? Dear readers, we’d need to dedicate an entire issue of Loudoun Now to give equal ink to all the excellent concert series hosted by local breweries and wineries. Chances are, if they’re serving beer or wine, on any given night they’re also making room for someone to serenade the masses. Go to getoutloudoun.com, click

Every Saturday through October, beginning at 3 p.m., Barnhouse Brewery rocks the rafters with all manner of musician, from the jazz/soul/blues stylings of Chris Timbers to Annie Stokes’ brand of indie-folk and beyond. Admission is free and, of course, Barnhouse’s tasty brews will be flowing—for details, go to barnhousebrewery.com.

Tarara Winery 2017 Summer Concert Series Saturday evenings through September, picturesque Tarara Winery plays host to several regional and national acts, including the wildly popular ’80s tribute band The Reflex, among others. Admission here is $15 in advance or $20 at the gate, with discounts available for designated drivers and free admission to children ages 7 and younger. Shows begin at 6:30 p.m.—this is a lovely chance to snap up a prime spot near the lake, pop a bottle of your favorite Tarara wine and prepare to dance the night away. A complete performance roster, ticketing options and other details can be found at tarara. com/2017concertschedule. sbartrram@getoutloundoun.com

Details: smokehouse-live.com This talented, high-energy quartet brings favorite covers from the 80s through today. Tickets are $8.

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From their origins in South Carolina in the early ’70s, southern rock superstars The Marshall Tucker band have wowed audiences with country, rock, jazz, blues and everything in between. Tickets are $40 in advance.

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Saturday, June 10, 7-10 p.m.; Hillsboro Old Stone School, 37098 Charles Town Pike, Purcellville. Details: inspiratatheatre.com Charles Town, WV-based Inspirata Theatre Company gears up for its fall production of Shakespeare’s “Titus Andronicus” with a party celebrating famous villains. Local bands Party Poison and Pleasure Train perform. Local wine and beer will be available for sale. Tickets are $12 in advance, $15 at the door. Credit: Melissa Anne Tilley

YOUTHFEST LOUDOUN Saturday, June 17, 3-8 p.m.; The Barn at One Loudoun, 20450 Savin Hill Drive, Ashburn. Details: loudounyouth.org

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[ D E AT H N O T I C E S ] Torah Glory Joy Alexander departed this life on May 24, 2017 at Loudoun Hospital in Leesburg, VA. She is survived by her parents Shaun Edward Alexander and Valerie Dawn Boyd Alexander of Purcellville, VA and a host of brothers, sisters, relatives and friends. Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, June 10, 2017. Visitation from 11:00 a.m. until time of service: 12:00 p.m. at Patrick Henry College Ten Patrick Henry Circle, Purcellville, VA 20132 with interment at the Hillsboro Cemetery, Hillsboro, VA 20132. The Torah Glory Joy Alexander Memorial Fund has been established to serve other families that are facing difficult situations. All donations will be tax-deductible and will be used to strengthen families in honor of our daughter. PayPal or Credit Card link below: Torah Glory Joy Alexander Memorial Fundhttps:// www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cm d = _ s - xc l i c k & h o s t e d _ butt on _ id=52FQ3MW4RRP7N Or a check can be mailed to: Living Well Family Foundation: Torah Glory Joy Alexander Memorial Fund, 24955 Pacific Coast Hwy, Suite B202, Malibu, CA 90265. Please continue to pray for us. Thank you The Alexander’s. Arrangements by Lyles Funeral Service of Purcellville, Virginia. Joseph “Joe” A. Billington, II,

September 10, 1967 – June 1, 2017. A time of visitation will be held on Sunday, June 4, 2017 between 1:00 pm and 3:00 pm, during which time a memorial service will be held at 2:00 pm at Colonial Funeral Home, 201 Edwards Ferry Road NE, Leesburg, VA 20176.

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Joseph Noufal peacefully passed away on Wednesday, May 31, 2017, at his home surrounded by his family in Leesburg, Virginia. Joey and his wife, Vicky (Zakkak) Noufal, recently celebrated 23 years of marriage. He was a devoted father and leaves their three sons, Alexander, Brandon and Mason, to carry on his legacy. He is also survived by his loving mother, six brothers: Henry, Elie, Solomon, Tony, Tom, and George; and his two caring sisters, Marie Bayoumi and Randa Abusbitan. He was preceded in death by his father, sister Henriette and brother Michel. A visitation was held on June 5, 2017 at Holy Transfiguration Church located at 8501 Lewinsville Road, McLean, VA 22102. Services were held on June 6, 2017 at 10:00 AM at Holy Transfiguration Church. Interment followed at St. John the Apostle Catholic Church Cemetery located at 101 Oakcrest Manor Drive NE, Leesburg, VA 20176. In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to the Joey Noufal Foundation to raise money for art scholarships for local students. Checks may be made payable to Joey Noufal Foundation and mailed to 17795 Tobermory Place, Leesburg, VA 20175. Larry Sr. age 76 passed away at his

home and went to be with the Lord on May 29, 2017. Larry was born in 1941 in Standard, WV, to the late Claude and Mary Patrick. He was one of 12 children; six brothers and five sisters. He is preced-

ed by two brothers and four sisters; Orin Patrick, Michael Patrick, Freda Fleming, Faye Holdren, Helen Arnao, and Patricia Pell. Larry is survived by his loving wife of 59 years, Linda Patrick; children, Larry Patrick Jr. (Belinda), Thomas Patrick (Maritza), and Cynthia Velazquez; four brothers, Charles Patrick, Gary Patrick, John Patrick, and Randy Patrick; one sister, Phyllis Messner; 13 grandchildren; 14 great grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives, and many friends. He also leaves behind his faithful canine companion Chico. In his early years Larry worked for the Government and then went on to own a Printing and Mailing shop up until his retirement in 2000. After retirement Larry enjoyed traveling, camping, fishing, playing cards, and spending as much time as he could with his grandchildren. He was loved and will certainly be missed by many. Funeral services were held on June 3, 2017 at 11a.m. at Halls Funeral Home, 140 Nursery, Purcellville, VA 20132. Burial was held at Hillsboro Cemetery, 15142 Hillsboro Rd, Purcellville, VA 20132.

children Ellen Griffin Bowmer (Carl) and Frederick Thomas; her daughter-inlaw Barbara Thomas; her grandchildren Jim Thomas (Melissa DeRosier), Stacy Capra (Tony), Ashley Hudak (John), David Griffin (Edan), Sarah Wilkinson (Shannon Mier), Stephanie Petreas (David Baldridge), Eston Thomas (Tracy), Emma Cunningham (Alan), Oscar Thomas and Vera Thomas; and her great-grandchildren Jefferson Thomas, Benjamin Thomas, Lincoln Thomas, Joseph Capra, Jack Capra, Will Hudak, Anna Hudak, Ellie Griffin, Parker Griffin, Oliver Mier, Orion Mier, Sydney Baldridge, Bennett Thomas and Cora Thomas. Geneva leaves behind a legacy of abundant love, laughter, and kindness and a long list of people who benefitted from all three. Meme loved people and they loved her back. A celebration of her life will be held at 11AM, on Saturday, July 1, at Hall Funeral Home, Purcellville, VA followed by a reception at noon at Magnolias Restaurant, Purcellville, VA. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in her honor may be made to the American Cancer Society.

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A Legacy of Leadership The dialogue that occurred around the dining room table and in the backyard of George C. Marshall’s Leesburg home on Monday served as a validation of the visionary effort to preserve the property.

It also is a testament to the role his legacy should continue to play on the world stage. The program brought together diplomats, government leaders, foreign dignitaries, war veterans and others to reflect on the lasting impacts of the Marshall Plan, publicly presented 70 years ago this week. The discussion was the type of thoughtful and impactful policy review that B. Powell Harrison envisioned would play out on the property as he led the effort to buy it three decades ago. It also is inherent in the name of the resulting stewardship organization, the George C. Marshall International Center. Marshall’s Dodona Manor along East Market Street was not preserved to be a historic house museum. It was to serve as the foundation to apply Marshall’s philosophies as a soldier, statesman and peacemaker to modern challenges, extending his brand of leadership to future generations—here and abroad. Although most presenters were too polite, or too cautious, to state it outright, there was clear concern that the direction of today’s American leadership threatens to undermine the nation’s global standing. Isolationism and religious bigotry are unlikely to emerge as successful foreign policy planks in a world that is more connected than ever before. With a politically fractured electorate, a gridlocked Congress and a White House struggling to set its direction, organizations like the George C. Marshall International Center may have a greater opportunity to define the path forward. Here is a line from that speech 70 years ago: “Our policy is directed not against any country or doctrine but against hunger, poverty, desperation and chaos. Its purpose should be the revival of a working economy in the world so as to permit the emergence of political and social conditions in which free institutions can exist.” That still reads as a strongly sustainable American foreign policy today.

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[ LETTERS ] Ashburn Road Compromise Editor: My parents bought their first house in Ashburn back in the early 1990s for the great schools, scenery, and sense of community. That sense of community evidently lives on and is stronger than ever, which is apparent based on the hundreds of upset families and homeowners packed in the Broad Run auditorium at the May 30 Farmwell Road widening meeting. Unfortunately, the scenery and protection from the hustling and bustling Farmwell Road may not exist for much longer. Instead of running through a laundry list of complaints that I’m sure most Ashburn residents have heard multiple times in a multitude of different ways, I would like to offer a few suggestions regarding the improvement of transportation throughout Ashburn without constructing a roaring superhighway through Ashburn neighborhoods. First, regarding the Smith Switch Road intersection, it has been apparent that an extensive amount of traffic during the evening hours attempts to turn left from Waxpool Road, causing spillover backups on the through westbound lanes. This in turn causes adverse traffic conditions for Ashburn residents wishing to continue straight onto Farmwell Road. I suggest an additional left turn lane. East of Smith Switch Road, Waxpool Road is three lanes. The two right lanes can be used as through lanes to continue westbound onto Farmwell Road, and the left through lane can split into two left turn lanes at the intersection for those wishing to turn left onto Waxpool Road. From all points west of this intersection, Farmwell Road should remain no more than two lanes in each direction. As many Ashburn residents may know, going southbound on Ashburn Village Boulevard crossing Farmwell Road can be quite a hassle because there is only one through lane. It would be advantageous to both construct an additional straight lane and extend the right turn lane for those wishing to turn onto westbound Farmwell Road. Additional left turn lanes from both directions of Farmwell Road would allow traffic light cycles to be shortened. Additionally, to solve the problem of

pedestrian access, signalized crosswalks should be added at Farmwell Road and Hemingway Drive. There is a small dirt path connecting The Fields Apartments and Cedar Lake in Ashburn Village, connecting to Cheltenham Circle and Felicity Place. However, there is neither a safe crossing at Hemingway Drive nor a sidewalk to connect to a safe crossing at Ashburn Road. Additional through lanes do not significantly relieve the adverse traffic conditions, but combatting areas of spillover traffic and bottlenecks would drastically reduce congestion. Notice spillover traffic is being solved on Rt. 7 and other local roads by improving intersections, not adding supplemental through lanes. This compromise allows Ashburn residents to not fear a superhighway dissecting their community, but permits traffic conditions to improve for all motorists in the area and does not compromise the safety of Ashburn children. Lastly, I would like to thank Supervisor Ron Meyer for his drive and passion for doing what is morally right: serving his constituents. It is disheartening that some county officials, both elected and unelected, aren’t putting the interests of the people they serve first. I sure know that none of them would want a monstrous superhighway in their backyard or the safety of their children to be compromised. — Daniel T. Eisert, Ashburn

Working Together Editor: Upon reading “Thousands of Students Walk for Suicide Prevention,” I felt blessed to be a part of such a community. As a high school student who has personally experienced the effects of teen suicide, I fully support the spreading of clubs like We’re All Human that help to spread awareness and provide aid for those who suffer from depression, anxiety, and other debilitating mental health disorders. This walk for suicide prevention is a prime example of how one group can spread all over the county and help unify multiple schools to make a change. Coming together as a community and as a family has, and will continue to help save lives and improve LETTERS >> 45

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Editor: I joined some demonstrators at Trump’s golf course in Sterling, standing up against the policies of the Trump administration that put the most vulnerable at risk. I work with people in Virginia who are concerned about climate change and want our public leaders to take action. Inaction on climate change puts all of us at risk. The Trump Administration just released its full budget which, as expected, includes deep cuts to the government agencies charged with protecting public health and the environment. The Trump Dirty Budget slashes funding to the Environmental Protection Agency, the Department of Interior and other agencies jeopardizing protections for clean air, clean water, our public lands and wildlife. It should be no surprise to anyone that Trump’s dirty budget promises to rig the system for corporate polluters. Trump’s budget chief, Mick Mulvaney, called climate change funding “a waste of money” and proposes eliminating dozens of critical programs to fight climate change. Funding our government is not optional—it’s a requirement of serving in Congress. Climate change is a threat to Americans’ health, our local economy, and our community. In April, our Senator Mark Warner met with local leaders about concerns over sea level rise throughout Hampton

Roads. The U.S. military is researching how climate change creates new risks for our military bases and the men and women deployed overseas. The Department of Defense identified Virginia as “one of the nation’s most vulnerable regions to climate change”—with the largest naval base in the United States and residents in areas like Hampton Roads at threat of sea level rise. At least 10 times a year, Norfolk floods. This blocks access to the entry road, connecting roads become impassable and crossing from one side of the base to the other becomes impossible. Waters foods the dockside, shorting power hookups on the piers connected to docked ships. This can be caused by something as simple as a high tide during a full moon. Virginia is home to the fourth most service personnel in the country, with over 117,000 active duty and reserve members of the military. When we address climate change, we protect members of the military across the country who have pledged to serve us. Flooding will only worsen as the seas rise and the planet warms. Sea level at Norfolk has risen 14.5 inches in the century since World War I, when the naval station was built. By 2100, Norfolk station will flood 280 times a year, according to one estimate by the Union of Concerned Scientists. Clean energy is creating jobs, rebuilding manufacturing, and protecting our environment at the same time. Reversing progress could put American industry behind the rest of the world. Call on our Congress to create a better budget and fully fund environmental protects. — Kelsey Crane, Fairfax

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Editor: Mr. Ihara (Letters, May 25) admits to being surprised by the “venomous responses” to his letter on the passage of the Republican health care bill. The reason he is surprised is the reason we are in health care mess we have now—liberals’ complete detachment from reality on this particular topic. Mr. Ihara asserts that I am arguing facts not in evidence. This is untrue. By condemning the House Republicans on their vote to begin demolishing the ACA, Mr. Ihara is heartily endorsing the ACA itself. This point is embellished by his criticism of me for not even trying, “to defend the deplorable provisions and consequences of the House bill!” There is nothing to defend, and if Mr. Ihara had any sense of true public opinion on the matter, he would agree with me that the Republicans are only doing what the voters asked of them—get rid of this abominable ACA once and for all. He references the “high level of public support for the ACA

level meetings characterized by low level thinking. It is too bad he has fallen completely out of touch with public sentiment. — M.B. Cranshaw, Aldie

the well-being of students of all ages in Loudoun County. Mental health should not be overlooked. It is just as important, if not more important, than one’s physical health. Without having the will to persevere through hard times and difficult situations, a person’s physical well-being is almost trivial. When someone obtains a positive self-image and confidence in themselves, their physical health will follow. If Loudoun County continues to show the same support and provide services that will help improve the mentality of its students, then hopefully less and less people will have to face the tragedies that I and others have endured. Even with the school year coming to a close, attention still must be paid to the mental health of Loudoun County residents, especially the youth. The young, developing mind is still fragile, and susceptible to insecurities and seemingly insurmountable stresses that don’t end once school is out. Summer may be a period of rest and relaxation, but the challenges that plague the minds of students do not simply disappear. They grow and develop into the monsters that eventually lead to some taking their lives. If the groups and services that students are provided during the school year were to continue even during the summer months, then this could help prepare them for the upcoming year and teach them to cope with future challenges. The battle that school systems all over the world face against teen suicide all boils down to mental health. With the increasing number of teen suicides over the past few years, the emphasis that the county needs to have on mental health is more crucial than ever. If teachers, administrators, parents, and students all work together and achieve a level of understanding rather than misconception, then the county as a whole could avoid the occurrences of any more tragic loss of life because of mental health challenges. We all have faced our own unique battles growing up, and with help and aid for those who need it, we all can learn how to cope with similar difficulties in the future. — J. Shorey, Ashburn

(55 percent).” Among the millions of households who are fed up with having their checking, savings and retirement accounts steadily drained by the disastrous consequences of the ACA every month, there is zero support. There is no “high level of public support,” and that figure comes from the same pollsters who insisted Clinton was leading Trump by a wide margin, right up to the night of November’s election. Liberal news, liberal polls, liberal lies. Only fools believe them. He goes on to say that my anger over the astronomical increases in health insurance premiums and deductibles is misplaced. It is not. If there had been no Democrat meddling in the health insurance business, my $135 premiums of 2013 would not be $589 now. He is unfamiliar with the principles of cause and effect. I never suggested, nor did I ever have any expectation, that the ACA would set premium rates. He wants to blame the insurance companies, yet the insurance companies are bailing out of markets left and right because of unsustainable losses. I’d like to hear Mr. Ihara’s take on that. In my previous letter, I cited Obama’s infamous quote from June, 2009, assuring Americans that they would be able to keep their plans, doctors, and enjoy lower health care costs. Three big fat liberal lies (treacherous and deceitful), yet Mr. Ihara glides right past those lies as he races on the biggest lie of them all. For the benefit of the readers, Mr. Ihara needs to reconcile these “misalignments.” “As a member of the leadership staff in the U.S. Senate for a number of years...,” he surely attended many high

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I remember, when I was about 10 years old, playing at my friend’s house. His father lost his temper over some small issue and, a few minutes later, apologized for yelling. I was a bit stunned, because I couldn’t remember a time when my father had apologized to me. I didn’t know that fathers were capable of saying, “Sorry.” Maybe it wasn’t one of the things that the greatest generation was very great at doing, but I have vowed to do a better job of teaching my kids the art of the apology. Like most lessons, apologies are best learned by example. The more comfortable we become at apologizing, the more likely our children will appropriately apologize. Our children give us plenty of opportunities to apologize, especially when we lose our temper, over-punish or don’t take their feelings into account. These opportunities to apologize accomplish two things: It gives me a chance to mend any hurt in the relationship, and it shows kids the correct way to apologize. Here are some dos and don’ts when it comes to apologies: Don’t: Apologize for the hurt feelings. You see this quite often in the news. “I am sorry if I offended anyone.” Or “I am sorry if I hurt anyone’s feelings.” This isn’t an apology. We can only apologize for our own actions, not someone else’s feelings. This type of apology can be easily misinterpreted to mean: “I’m sorry you are so sensitive.” Do: Apologize for your actions. For instance: “I’m sorry I yelled at you.” Keep it simple. Family, especially kids, will want to move on and forgive us, so don’t belabor the point. Avoid the “But” Statement: Sometimes we end up taking back the apology with a “but” statement: “I’m sorry I

yelled at you. But if you would do what I say the first time, I wouldn’t have to yell at you.” Adding “but” doesn’t work because it isn’t an apology. It is saying that my yelling is actually my kids fault. If he didn’t misbehave, I wouldn’t have yelled. Use “I” instead of “Mommy” or “Daddy.” Parents are one of the few people who talk about themselves in the third person, and it’s a bit weird. I’m not exactly sure why we do it, but it can get in the way of the apology by adding distance. Instead of saying “Daddy is sorry about what he did,” say “I’m really sorry for yelling.” Add: “There was no excuse.” For instance: “I’m sorry I yelled at you. There was no excuse.” This is a great way to give kids the message that we can’t excuse our actions. If we want our kids to take responsibility for their actions, this a way we can model how to do it. An apology doesn’t negate the bad thing they did. This is an important thing to remember. Just because you lost your temper and apologized doesn’t mean they get off without a punishment. If you yelled at your daughter and told her to go to her room for 20 minutes, you can apologize for the yelling, but still enforce the 20-minute time-out. Avoid apologizing before the offense. This is the pre-offense apology: “I’m sorry if this offends you, but…” If you need to pre-apologize, you should probably not say it. Keep these ideas in mind the next time you are considering whether to apologize or not, and see if it makes a difference. Neil McNerney is a licensed counselor in private practice in Leesburg and author of Homework – A Parent’s Guide to Helping Out Without Freaking Out! He can be reached at neil@neilmcnerney.com.

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Special guests including former Secretary of Sate Madeleine Albright enjoy a private luncheon at the Marshall House on Monday during the celebration of the 70th anniversary of the Marshall Plan.

While she said she did not want to make her speech partisan, Albright noted that she was concerned that America is ignoring the lessons of history. She said the Marshall Plan was a “world first initiative,” as opposed to the “America first” rhetoric that is present in today’s politics. “The United States cannot isolate ourselves from the global community,” she said. “If we betray our values in the pursuit of self-interest … we will lose support and understanding.” She encouraged attendees to think beyond the next election cycle and fo-

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cus on creating a legacy for future generations “as proud as the one we honor today.” The symposium also featured roundtables about the origins and legacy of the Marshall Plan and its relevance as it relates to security and reconstruction. The morning session explored the establishment of the Marshall Plan, and how it came about—in less than a month led by principal author George Kennan under Marshall’s direction. How important was the American investment? One German attendee told the group that she remembered

times of starvation in Berlin when the only “money” available was cigarettes. Another highlight was an hourlong panel discussion, moderated by David Ignatius of The Washington Post, that looked to the emerging new world order. The panelists agreed the U.S. would continue to have a leading role, but one focused on developing networks and coalitions. The greatest global challenge today, they said, was youth unemployment that provides a fertile breeding ground for terrorism. Senior writer Margaret Morton contributed to this report.

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