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percent of the enrolled students qualify for free or reduced-price meals. And that’s the threshold the federal government wants to see before designating the school an “open site” for summer meals. Open sites mean anyone under the age of 18 can come and eat for free. No questions asked. “At first glance, you think 17 percent isn’t a big number,” Nutrition Services Specialist Greg Holmes said, referring to the percentage of Loudoun students from low-income families. “But that’s still thousands of kids who rely on the schools for meals. We want to make sure

For the first time since the opioid crisis swept into Loudoun, a drug supplier has been convicted in Circuit Court for causing an overdose death. Before Judge Douglas L. Fleming Jr. on Tuesday afternoon, Heather Nicole Timbers pleaded guilty to charges of involuntary manslaughter, distribution of heroin and possession of heroin—each charge carries a maximum sentence of 10 years in prison. The pleas came just seven days before the scheduled start of a four-day jury trial. A sentencing hearing is scheduled for Oct. 30. According to evidence in the case, the 30-year-old Leesburg woman joined Dewitt Talmadge Black IV, a guitarist from Hamilton who regularly rented hotel rooms to work on his music, at the Clarion Inn in Leesburg on Sept. 29, 2016. The two shared beer, liquor and Chinese food during the evening. And then they shared something else. Timbers told Leesburg Police investigators that around 11 p.m. she cut two lines of heroin from a bag she had purchased from a dealer in the hotel parking lot. She snorted one; Black snorted the other. Police were called to the room at 8:13 the next morning. Black was dead on the hotel room floor. Black’s was one of 41 reported drug deaths in Loudoun County during 2016—29 of those were linked to opioids, including heroin. But the case was made more tragic because Black was not a known drug user. In numerous police interviews of family members, friends, acquaintances and even Timbers, “no one had ever known Black to be a narcotics user of any sort,” according to the proffer of evidence presented to Judge Fleming during Tuesday’s hearing. Timbers’ conviction is a rarity, although state and federal lawmakers increasingly are pressing legislation to make it easier to hold suppliers responsible for drug deaths. In Loudoun, a similar case was brought to trial in January 2016. James

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Students attending county-run camps and summer school at Ball’s Bluff Elementary line up for breakfast Tuesday. Loudoun school system’s goal is to provide more than 30,000 free meals to children by the end of the summer.

Still Cookin’ Cafeterias Ramp Up Efforts to Feed Kids Through the Summer BY DANIELLE NADLER

n school cafeterias throughout the county, it certainly doesn’t feel like summer vacation. They’re busy with an army of employees working early morning hours to make sure no child in Loudoun goes hungry. Loudoun County Public Schools is partnering with U.S. Department of Agriculture and its No Kid Hungry campaign to put on a summer meals program. Last year, the program, dubbed PowerFuel, served almost 30,000 meals—11,000 breakfasts and 16,000 lunches. Now, in its third year, they are rolling out a delivery program in hopes

of feeding more children this summer. “We’re working on offering as many kids meals as we can,” School Nutrition Services Director Becky Domokos-Bays said. “Because we know just because school stops, doesn’t mean hunger does.” It’s not easy for a county with a high average income to qualify for federal funding to pay for a program like PowerFuel, according to Domokos-Bays. In Loudoun, just more than 13,500 students come from families with an income low enough to participate in the federal free and reduced-price meal program. That’s 17 percent of the overall student population. But in nine schools, more than 50

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Middleburg’s Mayoral Race Off to Fast Start BY PATRICK SZABO

iddleburg’s Town Council elections are still more than 10 months away, but it already is clear this will not be a typical sleepy campaign. Next May, voters will be asked to select a new mayor and four council members. One name that won’t be on the ballot is that of the town’s 12-year mayor, Betsy Davis, who won’t seek a seventh term. Already, Vincent Bataoel, chairman of the town’s Economic Development

Advisory Committee, has announced his mayoral campaign and at least two incumbent council members are said to be considering a run for the seat. Davis, 65, a lifelong town resident and longtime business owner, was first elected to the Town Council in 1998. When Mayor Tim Dimos decided to give up the gavel, she was elected to that seat in 2006. “It’s certainly time to let others take over and run the town,” Davis said. “It’s time for me to relax a little.” Davis says she made it clear when she campaigned in 2016 that it would be her last time. In fact, she almost didn’t

run last year. It was the town’s Rt. 50 Traffic Calming Project that kept her in office. “That was something that I had really wanted to get done,” she said. “That’s why I went ahead and ran one more time so I could kind of see it to completion.” The project was completed in October. She ran unopposed in all six of her campaigns—a tradition in the town’s mayoral elections. The last contested race was in 1992, when Caroline Bow-

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Astronaut Urges Young Women to Aim High BY JOHN PATTERSON

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NASA astronaut Sunita Williams speaks with Rep. Barbara Comstock during a 10th Congressional District Young Women’s Leadership Program event Monday.

totaling 50 hours and 40 minutes, holds the records for most spacewalks and cumulative spacewalk time by a woman. She’s also the first person to ever run a marathon in space.

“The first time I put a spacesuit on, I was like ‘Oh my God, there’s so much room and how can a guy fill this up … AIM HIGH >> 41

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Outer space and female empowerment don’t usually find themselves in the same conversation, but 200-young women were told Monday night that the sky isn’t the limit from women who work beyond it. The event was part of Rep. Barbara Comstock (R-VA-10)’s 10th Congressional District Young Women’s Leadership Program, which filled Heritage High School’s auditorium for a panel and a movie. Three women from different corners of the space industry sat on the panel. It included Janet Sellars, director of the office of education at NASA’s Langley Research Center; Jessica Millard, a junior at North Idaho STEM Charter Academy; and NASA astronaut Sunita Williams. Millard is project coordinator for her school’s Project DaVinci, which won a grant from NASA to launch a satellite the size of a loaf of bread into orbit. Williams, with seven spacewalks

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Betsy Davis stands near her business, The Fun Shop, in downtown Middleburg. She announced that she will not seek reelection after serving as mayor of the town for 12 years.

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County Could Study Safety, Traffic on Western Arteries BY RENSS GREENE

he county government could be taking a look at safety and traffic on many of western Loudoun’s major roads. The county is already conducting a safety study on Rt. 15 north of Leesburg to the Maryland state line—an area that has been studied piecemeal many times. During a transportation summit in June, county transportation staff members recommended a similar study on Rt. 15 south of Leesburg, as well as on four other major rural roads: Rt. 7 west of Leesburg, Rt. 9, Rt. 50, and Rt. 287. At the same time, the county is working on improvements to those roads. The county is planning major work on Rt. 15 north of Leesburg and is currently hosting public input sessions on those plans. According to a survey of crashes since 2012, Rt. 15 south of Leesburg is the deadliest of those roads. Its northern portion saw four fatal accidents since 2012; between Leesburg and Prince William County, it saw double that. For to-

tal number of accidents, Rt. 7 between West Market Street and Clarke County saw the most at 1,120, followed by Rt. 15 north of Leesburg with 962. Other rural road intersections up for improvement in the county include: interchanges on the Leesburg Bypass at Edwards Ferry Road and Fort Evans Road in Leesburg; an $8 million roundabout at Rt. 50 and Everfield Drive; a $36.4 million interchange at Rt. 7 and Rt. 690; an $11 million interchange upgrade at Rt. 7 and Rt. 287; a $14.5 million roundabout at Rt. 9 and Rt. 287; and $4.8 million toward traffic calming and pedestrian safety in the Town of Hillsboro. The Countywide Transportation Plan lays out how those roads will ultimately look, although supervisors have recently begun the process of amending those plans on Rt. 15 north of Leesburg to allow for a wider road. Elsewhere in the county, according to that plan, at full buildout: Rt. 7 will be an eight-lane highway between West Market Street in Leesburg and Rt. 9, six lanes to Round Hill, and four lanes west to Clarke County. Rt. 9 and Rt. 287 will remain two-lane

roads, although Rt. 9 is four lanes in West Virginia. Rt. 15 will remain two lanes, except for four-lane sections between Harmony Church Road and the Leesburg Bypass, and between Battlefield Parkway and Tutt Lane. There are plans to extend that four-lane section further north to Montresor Road. Rt. 50, which crosses from the rural to suburban areas of the county, will range from a two-lane road in the west to a four-lane divided road between Northstar Boulevard and Lenah Loop Road. Western Loudoun supervisors Tony R. Buffington Jr. (R-Blue Ridge) and Geary M. Higgins (R-Catoctin) were supportive of the county’s plans, although they pushed for more. Buffington looked for ways to push installation of a traffic signal at the Rt. 50/ Trailhead Drive intersection sooner, and advised roundabouts wherever possible on Rt. 50 west of that intersection. Higgins asked that the Town of Purcellville be included in discussions of the Rt. 9 and Rt. 287 corridors. rgreene@loudounnow.com

Envision Loudoun Group Gears Up for Gargantuan Task

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BY RENSS GREENE After months of meetings and public hearing sessions with thousands of responses from Loudouners, the people steering the county’s new comprehensive plan are getting down to brass tacks. The 26-member stakeholders steering committee guiding the county’s comprehensive plan overhaul has a big job ahead. Consultant Greg Dale counted around 1,200 policies in the county’s comprehensive plan. “That becomes an important issue as we go forward, because one of the things we talked about is creating a more strategic, more streamlined, and

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more user-friendly document,” Dale told the group Monday night. “How do you make this thing more streamlined

and still account for 1,200 policies?” On top of that, the Board of Supervisors has recently rolled the development planning work around Loudoun’s future Silver Line stops into the stakeholders committee’s work on the comprehensive plan. Some supervisors have said Silver Line-area planning could account for more homes and growth over the next two decades that all other areas of the county put together. County planners expect adding that work to the stakeholders committee’s plate will extend an already 18-month-long process. As the committee tackles that job, ENVISION >> 7

Gov. Terry McAuliffe has appointed Loudoun County Public Library Board of Trustees Chairman Mark Miller to the Board of the Library of Virginia. “I’m honored Governor McAuliffe has given me this opportunity to serve the Commonwealth,” Miller said. “I look forward to applying Miller the experience I’ve gained serving as the Chair of Loudoun County Public Library Board of Trustees, and working with Loudoun County’s supportive Board of Supervisors and the excellent team in the County Administrator’s office.” The appointment is for a fiveyear term during which Miller will work with the Library of Virginia’s 14 other Board members on issues such as determining the scope of the Library’s collection, promoting educational resources and developing partnerships with institutions and organizations with similar missions. Miller became an LCPL trustee in 2011 and was elected chairman in 2013. His term expires June 30, 2019. “Mark has been tireless in helping Loudoun County Public Library expand its reach and services to our rapidly growing community,” said Loudoun Library Director Chang Liu. “I know the Library of Virginia will benefit greatly from his passion and wisdom.” Miller was recently honored at the American Library Association Annual Conference in Chicago as the 2017 recipient of the ALA Trustee Citation. He also received the Virginia Library Association Trustee Library Award in 2016. Miller graduated from the University of Florida and attended graduate school at the University of Maryland. He resides in Leesburg with his wife, Ellyn, and son, Jake. His daughter, Gabriella, passed away from brain cancer in 2013 at the age of 10. The Millers established the Smashing Walnuts Foundation to combat childhood cancer. In 2014, the Foundation’s work resulted in the Gabriella Miller Kids First Research Act, authorizing a pediatric research initiative through the National Institutes of Health. Miller credits his diligent work at the library in large part to Gabriella’s love of reading and the Loudoun County Public Library. BRIEFS >> 5

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On Monday, Dulles South commuter buses started departing from the new Stone Ridge II park and ride lot. The 300-space park and ride is at 24281 Millstream Drive in Aldie, less than two blocks west of the existing Stone Ridge lot. The new park and ride triples the capacity of the existing lot and adds amenities such as bike lockers and bus shelters.

All morning Dulles South buses, except 208 and 209W, will depart from the lot. Routes 208 and 209W will continue to depart from the 100-space Stone Ridge park and ride lot at 24499 Millstream Drive. Stone Ridge II is the third Transform I-66 Multimodal project for the Northern Virginia Transportation Commission to begin operations. Details on the route changes, updated schedules for Dulles South routes, and maps of both Stone Ridge lots can be found at loudoun.gov/BusChanges. For questions or more information, contact the Department of Transportation and Capital Infrastructure at rideshare@ loudoun.gov or 703-771-5665.

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Loudoun County is encouraging anyone who was unable to attend one of the recent “Envision the Future” workshops to participate through an online engagement tool, which is open through July 12. The online interactive comment and mapping exercises mirror those completed by the hundreds of people who attended the series of workshops held throughout the county in June. The survey is designed to help the county’s Envision Loudoun project team engage with as many residents, business owners and other stakeholders as possible.

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Randall’s Chief of Staff to Lead Delta Sigma Theta BY RENSS GREENE The chief of staff in County Chairwoman Phyllis J. Randall (D-At Large)’s district office, Jeanine Arnett, is leaving her post to take the reins at the largest black American women’s organization in the world. Arnett will serve as executive director of Delta Sigma Theta Incorporated, a nonprofit Greek-lettered sorority with more than 300,000 members around the world. It is the second-largest organization representing black Americans in the country, behind the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People. She said her tenure under Randall, the county’s first new chairwoman after 16 years under Scott K. York, has been marked by a tone of cooperation and mutual respect among district offices and county staff members, hearkening to Randall’s “disagree without being disagreeable” mantra. “We’ve been really able to establish a wonderful tone and tenor of just mutual respect and cordial collaboration,” Arnett said. “We really approach projects and legislative initiatives from a team perspective, so I’m really grateful for the opportunity to have shaped the way that we currently operate.” “Although she will be sorely

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missed in my office, and her departure is a loss for Loudoun County, I encouraged Jeanine to accept the position as I know she will be a remarkable asset to Delta,” Randall said. “This is an extraordinary opportunity for Jeanine to take her leadership skills to a national organization.” Arnett’s resignation in Randall’s office takes effect July 24. Randall has not yet announced her replacement. Both Arnett and Randall are members of Delta Sigma Theta. rgreene@loudounnow.com

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River Bend Middle School students were honored last week for their efforts to save a buffer zone between the Potomack Lakes ballpark and nearby homes in Cascades.

Middle School Tree Planters Honored River Bend Middle School history teacher Brian Tompkins; students Joshua Zimmerman and Sammy Sergio; P.E. teacher Chad Erich; and eighth grade dean Nick Fisher joined the Board of Supervisors last week to accept a resolution honoring River Bend students. Zimmerman and Sergio, along with fellow River Bend students George Akladious, Japheth Essien, Allen Frazier, Shane Reed and Justin Sandoval, donated trees to re-establish a buffer between the Potomack Lakes Sportsplex baseball diamonds and the

nearby townhouses in Cascades. Many of the original trees in that buffer had died because of disease. The middle schoolers, as part of the young men’s leadership organization Adventures in Middle, joined with representatives from Loudoun County Parks, Recreation and Community Service; Lexmark International, Inc.; and the PGA of America to plant the trees. The trees, valued at more than $3,000, were donated by Lexmark and planted on May 23.

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members began asking each other: ‘How are we going to do this?’ Al Van Huyck, a former Planning Commission chairman representing the Loudoun Preservation and Conservation Coalition, worried that dissenting opinions would be lost in the committee’s final report in cases of split opinions among its members. “You’re saying that the stakeholders group, our group, is really like a decision-making group,” Van Huyck said to county planners. “If so, how are we going to handle conflicts? It’s very likely that we will not get consensus on all issues.” Planning Commission Chairman Jeff Salmon, who is leading the stakeholders group, said he expects the panel to come to broad consensus on most issues, as in his experience on the Planning Commission. “If we can’t come to a consensus, we’ll come to a vote, and we’ll present the vote to the Board [of Supervisors,]” Salmon said. Some members grappled with the idea of breaking up into subcommittees, which they agreed would almost certainly be necessary to tackle the huge task ahead of them. John Andrews, representing the county’s Housing Advisory Board, said that could take advantage of the expertise on the committee—for example, his both as a developer and advising on housing policy. Andrews is also former chairman of

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A rendering of the planned Leesburg Bypass/Edwards Ferry Road interchange.

Supervisors: Road Money Not Worth It BY RENSS GREENE

oudoun supervisors got a look at what the Town of Leesburg is planning for Edwards Ferry Road, and they had a warning: the use of federal money for the project might be pretty expensive. Supervisor Suzanne M. Volpe (R-Algonkian) sounded the warning after noticing $2.7 million in federal funding in the projected $80–$101 million cost for an interchange at Edwards Ferry Road and the Leesburg Bypass. Volpe asked if the project would have a different cost without the federal money. Board Vice Chairman Ralph M. Buona (R-Ashburn) said Volpe “hit the nail on the head” with her concerns. He cited a county project to widen Belmont Ridge Road and build an interchange at Rt. 7. He said federal requirements, such as additional environmental studies and mitigation, added a year to that project. According to the latest report on the project, federal money is paying for $6.2 million of the $73.1 million cost. It is expected to be complete in winter or

early spring of 2019. “Not only did it delay the project a year, but construction costs went up because of that year, and the little bit of federal money, frankly, didn’t make it worth it to us,” Buona said. “You reach a point where the fraction of dollars from the federal government versus the overall project are so small that federalizing the project doesn’t make sense.” As a rule of thumb, the county estimates every year of delay on a project inflates its cost by 4 percent. If that holds true on Edwards Ferry Road, and the project is delayed a year, those $2.7 million in federal funding could cost the town $3.2–$4 million. But the project’s manager in Leesburg, Capital Projects Manager Tom Brandon, said the town doesn’t anticipate the kinds of problems the county had on Belmont Ridge Road at Edwards Ferry Road. “That’s a different type of project,” Brandon said. “Although they’re both interchanges, this project is in a more urban area. It’s in an area that we have done a lot of work in this area before, and have gone through federal environmental regulations at this particular

intersection area before.” For that reason, he said, the town doesn’t think there will be any surprises in the environmental review around Edwards Ferry. “We have done enough work in that area that we’re confident that there are no unidentified historic or archaeological resources that we might hit,” Brandon said. “We’ve done enough work out there as far as wetlands, endangered species—all of those things have been looked at before.” He also pointed out that the town has so far only come up with about $5 million of the project’s $100 million cost. That means there will have to be plenty more sources of funding before work can start—possibly including more federal money. “We will be applying for every source of funding that we can think of to get this project funded, and the federal government being a large source of funding, it’s very possible that some of the funding will have federal strings attached,” Brandon said. rgreene@loudounnow.com

Council Looks to Reenergize Advisory Commissions BY KARA C. RODRIGUEZ Members of the Leesburg Town Council put the town’s resident-led advisory bodies under the microscope during its work session Monday night. The idea to turn attention to the 15 boards, committees, and commissions was broached by Councilman Ron Campbell, who said earlier in the year he thought that the council could do a better job of using the panel to achieve its goals. Clearer direction also needed to be given to these bodies, he said earlier. Some of these same ideas were brought forward Monday night. “We need to be more aware of what commissions do, and we need to let them help us do our job,” Councilman

Hugh Forsythe said. “We are seven minds up here,” Councilman Tom Dunn said. “They are 91 minds. “They’re there to advise us. We’re hoping they come up with a lot more ideas than these seven minds that are up here.” While no council members casted doubt on the value of the town’s citizen-led bodies, different ideas were brought forward as to how they could be more effective. Loosening requirements on having meetings every month, imposing stricter attendance standards, and making some commissions serve in a subcommittee role to other commissions were all ideas ADVISORY >> 10

On a recommendation by Planning Commissioner Doris Kidder, the panel is calling for the construction of a sidewalk along Plaza Street as long as existing street trees can be protected. Currently, the construction of a 1,000-foot sidewalk along the west side of Plaza Street between the Leesburg Police Department and Edwards Ferry Road is listed as a future project in the town’s Capital Improvements Program, with no build date or budget identified. Kidder noted there were more than a dozen street trees along the west side of Plaza Street and said it was important to maintain them, while also providing for the many pedestrians in the area who walk or bike along the road. The first dedicated bike lanes in the county debuted on Plaza Street in 2015 and have provided safe paths for those in the area who rely on a bike, rather than cars, to access employment opportunities or shopping and dining. Kidder said she is worried that providing the extra access for bikers may impose on future plans to construct a sidewalk on the west side of the street. The motion passed 6-0-1 on July 6, with Commissioner JoAnn Walker absent. Commissioners recommends the Town Council should make “every effort to design and construct a sidewalk on the west side of Plaza Street to avoid impact to existing trees by considering any and all options.” The motion points out a few of these options: narrowing the travel lanes along that segment of Plaza Street; considering a reduction in sidewalk width to four feet; or even eliminating the two-year-old bike lane on the east side of Plaza Street. Kidder is expected to present the recommendation to the council at its Aug. 8 meeting.

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Councilman Ron Campbell is leading the effort to assess the town’s boards, committees, and commissions.

Leesburg Police Department’s Bob Thompson has been promoted to the rank of lieutenant, Police Chief Gregory Brown announced last week. He will be assigned to the department’s Administration and Support Services Division. Lt. Thompson began his career with the department in 1999 and spent seven years as a patrol officer before becoming a detective. Thompson initialBRIEFS >> 11

while Town Council members have been largely against the extension of the Greenway that was envisioned in the Town Plan, it was recommended that a study of the link be conducted to study the impacts of foregoing, or proceeding, with its eventual construction. That study is being funded out of proffer money from the Crescent Parke development. Some commissioners did identify particular parts of the Town Plan that are out of date and may need some fine-tuning, such as the transportation map. Director of Planning and Zoning Susan Berry-Hill recommended that commissioners individually take time to go over the Town Plan and see if its outlined vision and goals are still relevant, or need some fine-tuning. She particularly recommended that commissioners look for trends they have been seeing in planning and development throughout town and in the greater county. Commissioners ultimately decided to go forward with Berry-Hill’s recommendation and will decide early in the New Year to possibly plan some work sessions on Town Plan updates. Commissioner JoAnn Walker was absent for the July 6 meeting.

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Members of the Leesburg Planning Commission decided last week to hold off on a large-scale, comprehensive review of the Town Plan. Commissioners have typically launched a review of the town’s comprehensive plan every five years or so to comply with state code. But an opinion by Deputy Town Attorney Shelby Caputo, presented to the commission at its July 6 meeting, said that, since changes and amendments to the plan have been made since its last full review in 2012, it can be viewed as a living document. Many of these amendments have been brought forward by town staff or members of the development community. As commissioners debated whether to take Caputo’s advice, it was noted that the Planning and Zoning Department is dealing with a heavy workload, with three projects in particular that deal with aspects of the Town Plan—the East Market Street small area plan; the review of the economic development section of the Town Plan by the Economic Development Review Steering Committee; and a study on the possible extension of the Dulles Greenway from its terminus at the Leesburg Bypass to Harrison Street or Catoctin Circle. On the latter,

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The Elephant on the Patio at Delirium BY RENSS GREENE Local artist Patrick Burns’ latest woodworking masterpiece was unveiled at Delirium Café in Leesburg on Friday. Delirium co-owner and General Manager Curtis Allred said the café has a commitment to local businesses. “We knew from the beginning that we wanted to have that commitment to

local art as well,” Allred said, indicating the local work already hanging inside the restaurant—sales of which will benefit the Loudoun Abused Women’s Shelter. He said Burns was an obvious choice for a larger piece at Delirium. Burns’ brother, Eric, works at Delirium, and Burns is already responsible for an iconic piece of woodworking in town: the large alligator at

MacDowell Brew Kitchen. Burns carved Delirium’s newest art—a large elephant in relief from a cross-section of silver maple—with chainsaw, chisel, and “boatloads of sanding.” The wood came from a silver maple that fell recently near Loudoun County High School. Delirium uses pink elephants in its global branding. “I don’t know that you could get more hyper-local than this piece of Belgian-inspired artwork,” Allred said. rgreene@loudounnow.com

tossed around. But ultimately, council members decided that what was first needed was to call a meeting with the council and all the commission chairs to understand each panel’s needs, and how the council could better assist them, and vice versa. “We have never personally sat down and had a plan for each of the commissions and a measuring metric for each of the commissions,” Councilman Marty Martinez noted, saying that could be something created from this meeting between the council and commission chairs. The council also took some straw votes Monday to clean up some language in the Town Code relating to boards and commissions. Mayor Kelly Burk was also successful in finding support for disbanding the Utility Rate Advisory Committee, which has not met in several years since the last town rate study. She also raised questions about the need for the Technology & Communications Commission, but no vote was taken on its disbandment, as the council agreed it could be discussed at the roundtable with the commission chairs. krodriguez@loudounnow.com

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Lovettsville Man Indicted on Child Porn Charge A Loudoun grand jury on Monday handed up 25 indictments on charges related to possession of child pornography against a Lovettsville man who has already filed a lawsuit claiming he was falsely accused. David Goldman was arrested and charged with possession of child pornography in March, but prosecutors dropped the case at the District Court

level. In May, Goldman filed a civil lawsuit against the Sheriff ’s Office and its two public information officers alleging defamation and seeking $1.5 million in compensatory and punitive damages. Following the District Court action, investigators continued their review of computer files allegedly belonging to Goldman and that additional evidence was presented to the grand jury on Monday, resulting in the direct indictments. The criminal cases are on July 17 Circuit Court docket for scheduling. The civil case is scheduled for motions to be heard Aug. 4.

Detectives Identify Upskirting Suspect Loudoun Sheriff ’s Office detectives are asking for the public’s help locating the suspect involved in a reported upskirting case at the Dulles 28 Centre Target Jennings store June 26. Earl D. Jennings, 31, is wanted for unlawful filming. He was identified as the suspect after the Sheriff ’s Office released surveillance video. He is known to fre-

quent the Sterling area, according to the agency. In the June 26 incident, a woman reported around 1:10 p.m. that she observed a man attempting to take upskirting photos of her at the store. The suspect fled after she and a witness confronted him. Anyone with any information regarding Jennings’ whereabouts is asked to immediately contact the Sheriff ’s Office at 703-777-1021.

ICE Detainee Escapes, Captured Along Greenway An illegal immigrant who has repeatedly been deported to his home country of El Salvador led police on an hours-long chase July 3 after he escaped from Immigration of America transportation officers during a transport to the Immigration and Customs Enforcement office in Fairfax. Carlos Rivas-Mendez, 27, of Sterling, had been arrested by Loudoun deputies on a charge of assault and battery earlier in the day. ICE took custody of Rivas-Mendez at 11:08 a.m. During the transport Rivas-Mendez complained that his handcuffs were too tight and the officers on the Dulles Greenway between the Loudoun County Parkway and Old Ox Road exits to adjust them. Rivas-Mendez allegedly assaulted the officers and escaped, running into nearby woods. A large multi-agency police search

followed. Rivas-Mendez was apprehended in an industrial park near Mecure Circle about 2:30 p.m. and taken back into custody without incident. Court documents show Rivas-Mendez that he had been deported from the U.S. five previous times starting in 2007 and most recently on Jan. 14, 2016.

Broad Run Student Saves Choking Classmate An Ashburn Volunteer Fire Department volunteer got special recognition Monday night. Jimmy Walker, a rising senior at Broad Run High School was credited with taking life-saving action when a classmate started choking during lunch at the school on June 9. According to principal David Spage, as administrators responded and students moved away, Walker calmly approached and asked the student if he was OK. Receiving no response, Walker successfully administered the Heimlich maneuver. Administrators and the school nurse took over from there. “We are really glad he was at lunch that day,” Spage said.

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Schools Plan for Next Round of Boundary Changes BY DANIELLE NADLER

amilies living in southeastern Loudoun will want to mark their calendars. School leaders are setting the schedule for the next round of attendance zone boundary changes, and planning to create a staff committee to make recommendations to the School Board ahead of any adjustments. The elementary school attendance lines will need to be redrawn in the southeastern end of the county ahead of the opening of Goshen Post Elementary School, formerly known as ES-28. The elementary school, scheduled to open in August 2018, will be co-located on the John Champe High School site and have space for 928 kindergarten through fifthgrade students. School system senior staff members have recommended dates for public hearings and work sessions, and the School Board is scheduled to adopt a meeting calendar Aug. 8. The proposed dates for boundary public hearings are: Monday, Oct. 23; Monday, Nov. 6; and Tuesday Dec. 5, with the board adopting the final attendance changes Tuesday, Dec. 12. The work session dates under consideration are Monday, Oct. 30, and Monday, Nov. 13. All meetings would begin at 6:30 p.m. Students and their families in eight elementary schools will be notified of the attendance changes that could impact them. The schools that could be effected are Aldie Elementary, Arcola Elementary, Buffalo Trail Elementary, Cardinal Ridge Elementary, Hutchison Farm Elementary, Liberty Elementary, Little River Elementary, and Pinebrook Elementary. The coming boundary process will also come with a change in how the staff

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Construction has begun on Goshen Post Elementary School, set to open near John Champe High School in August 2018. The process to set the attendance boundary for the new school begins in October.

makes its attendance recommendations to the board. Kevin Lewis, assistant superintendent of Support Services, said, going forward, staff will create a School Engagement Committee. It will consist of school principals of the affected areas, as well as staff who oversees instruction, special education, transportation, planning and others as needed. The committee will meet two to three

times to assess issues and student information to come up with attendance boundary recommendations from staff. The committee meetings will be only for staff members and will not be open to the public. “The School Engagement Committee meetings will proceed the public hearings and work sessions,” Lewis said. “And, from those committee meetings, we’ll come to the board with one or more

Fusion Gears Up for First School Year BY DANIELLE NADLER The new Fusion Academy setting up shop in Loudoun County is hosting several events over the summer as it prepares to open for its first school year. Fusion is a national private school chain that is opening its 41st campus in Loudoun County in September. The school harnesses a one-to-one teaching model for middle and high school students. It pairs students with mentor/teachers and leaves it to them to guide a lot of their learning. Students and parents interested in Fusion got a glimpse of the school site under construction during a “hard hat” tour last week. The school is at 19300 Promenade Drive Suite 200 in Lansdowne Town Center across the street from Not Your Average Joe’s. It will be the largest Fusion campus yet, with several small classrooms, an art center, yoga/dance studio, science lab, and music recording studio, as well as a large area that will be used as a regional training center for all area

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Fusion Academy Loudoun Head of School Meghan Marinos greets parents during the June 29 “hard hat” tour at the new school site. The small private school is retrofitting space in the Lansdowne Town Center.

Fusion educators. Students will be invited to paint murals on the walls to add a splash of color to the facility. Construction is expected to wrap

up by early August, and classes start Sept. 5. Meghan Marinos, Fusion Academy Loudoun’s head of school, said she

recommendations.” Staff members in the Planning and Legislative Services Department have always presented their recommendations for any boundary changes, but it’s been years since the School Board has followed a staff recommendation. Instead, the board has generally adopted attendance maps drafted by a board member. dnadler@loudounnow.com

expects the academy will enroll 15 students at the start of the academic year and, by the end, double in size. “We want to take it slow and not grow too much too fast,” she said. At capacity, the 16,082-square-foot facility is expected to house about 80 students full time and 20 students part time. Students can enroll full time, just take a class or two, or take part in tutoring. Tutoring can be in almost anything the students want to learn more about—from physics and algebra to drumming and jazz theory. Cost to enroll full time is about $38,000. Courses can also be taken and paid for à la carte at $3,875 per course per semester. Tutoring sessions cost $120. Fusion Academy Loudoun has two upcoming events: Information session from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, July 27, at Stone Tower Winery south of Leesburg; Sneak preview tour and brunch from 10:30 a.m. to noon Saturday, Aug. 12, at Fusion Academy Loudoun, 19300 Promenade Drive Suite 200 in Lansdowne. Learn more at fusionacademy.com.

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Creighton’s Corner Take Math League Championship

Exchange Student Host Families Needed International exchange program Youth For Understanding is seeking host families for students visiting Loudoun County during the 2017-2018 school year. “All you really need to host a YFU student is the ability and desire to share your home and open your heart with a new family member,” Christina Mazzanti, with Youth For Understanding, stated. “Hosting is all about sharing your version of the American lifestyle with an exchange student while also gaining a new global perspective, many memories and a new family member for life.”

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Girl Scouts Set Up Free Libraries Girl Scout Troop 70003 recently presented a completed Little Free Library to the Town of Hillsboro and Hillsboro Charter Academy. The miniature library resembles the Old Hillsboro Post Office and will be placed on the grounds between the Old

Stone School and Hillsboro Charter Academy. Little Free Library is a program run by a nonprofit organization that is meant to inspire a love of reading and build community by fostering neighborhood book exchanges around the world. Troop 70003 created a total of three little libraries. One will be placed near the Chapman DeMary Trail in Purcellville and the location for the final one has yet to be announced. The scouts were involved in all aspects of the planning process, including attending a Hillsboro Town Coun-

cil meeting to present their ideas and receive permission to place the library on school grounds. They also sent letters to area businesses seeking donations. They thanked several people and companies who donated supplies and gift cards to see the libraries creation: Joe Hebert, The Home Depot in Leesburg, the Badger family, Ann Moran and the Ladies Auxiliary, the Norris family, and the Lowes in Leesburg. The troop’s leaders are Andrea McDuffee, Amy Goodyear and Kelly Herring.

The Creighton’s Corner Elementary School Math Team won the recent Division V Virginia State Math League Championship. Individual winners were Rohan Matta (state champion, fourth grade), Vatsal Sivaratri (fifth place, fourth grade), Mihika Dusad (state champion, fifth grade), Shantanu Patel (second place, fifth grade), Tanvi Pedireddi (third place, fifth grade) and Surya Vallamkonda (fourth place, fifth grade). This is the school’s second state championship win. A team from Creighton’s Corner also won the 2016 Virginia Math League State Championship and went on to finish fifth at the national competition held at the University of Houston.

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40 Loudoun Schools Rank Top in State Loudoun County’s public schools fared well in Niche’s annual ranking of Virginia’s best schools. The organization ranked Loudoun’s 79,000-student school system as the third best school district in Virginia, behind Arlington Public Schools and Falls Church City Public Schools, respectively. And 40 of Loudoun County’s public schools made it to the top of Niche’s list of top 100 schools. Niche is an organization that publishes information about schools and districts to parents researching schools. It ranks the top 100 elementary, middle, and high schools in each state by exploring SAT/ACT scores, student-teacher ratios, the quality of colleges students consider and reviews from parents and students. Twelve of the county’s 15 high schools made the list of 100 best high schools in Virginia. They include (with state ranking): Stone Bridge High School (5th), Dominion High School (16th), Loudoun Valley High School (19th), Briar Woods High School (20th), Loudoun County High School (23rd), Broad Run High School (27th), Freedom High School (37th), Woodgrove High School (40th), Tuscarora High School (43rd), John Champe High School (50th), Heritage High School (54th), and Potomac Falls High School (56th). All but three of the county’s middle schools made the list. They are (with state ranking): Farmwell Station Middle School (10th), J. Michael Lunsford Middle School (11th), Belmont Ridge Middle School (16th), Harper Park Middle School (19th), Eagle Ridge Middle School (22nd), Blue Ridge Middle School (24th), Mercer Middle School (30th), Stone Hill Middle School (33rd), River Bend Middle School (40th), Harmony Middle School (46th), Seneca Ridge Middle School (52nd), J.L. Simpson Middle School (54th), and Smart’s Mill Middle School (84th). Fifteen of the county’s 55 elementary schools made the list. They are (with state ranking): Rosa Lee Carter Elementary School (55th), Sanders Corner Elementary School (62nd), Round Hill Elementary School (63rd), Arcola Elementary School (69th), Sycolin Creek Elementary School (71st), Kenneth W. Culbert Elementary School (73rd), Meadowland Elementary School (78th), Mill Run Elementary School (79th), Belmont Station Elementary School (82nd), Legacy Elementary School (87th), Newton-Lee Elementary School (88th), Little River Elementary School (92nd), Evergreen Mill Elementary School (95th), Lowe’s Island Elementary School (98th), and Liberty Elementary School (99th).

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Direct from India, New Connection Celebrated LOUDOUN NOW STAFF REPORT Gov. Terry McAuliffe was back in Loudoun on Friday to welcome the first ever nonstop flight from New Delhi, India to Dulles Airport. He joined Secretary of Commerce and Trade Todd Haymore, Air India leadership and delegations from the District of Columbia and the Indian Embassy. McAuliffe said the new nonstop connection is part of a partnership that began when he met with Air India executives and recruited the company to Dulles during a 2015 trade and marketing mission to India. “Virginia is committed to expanding and growing our relationships with the international community, especially our friends in India. We look forward to the opportunities this new route will provide for people in Virginia and India alike. This will be an important avenue for business, tourism and educational opportunities between our two great countries,” McAuliffe stated. As part of an effort to stimulate travel to Virginia through Dulles Airport, McAuliffe proposed a three-year $1.25 million incentive package to support Air India. Also, the District of Columbia plans to provide $250,000 this year to support the partnership. The celebration—which included a ceremonial water arch arrival, traditional gate-side Indian prayer ceremony, press conference, ribbon cutting and luncheon—launched Air India’s three weekly nonstop, roundtrip flights between Indira Gandhi International Airport and Dulles Airport. “India currently represents a six per-

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From left, Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority Chief Revenue Officer Jerome Davis, Ambassador Navtej Sarna, Air India Chairman Ashwani Lohani, Washington, DC Mayor Muriel Bowser, Governor Terry McAulliffe, MWAA COO Margaret McKeough cut the ribbon to welcome the first Air India flight to Dulles Airport on Friday.

cent market share of all international travelers to the Commonwealth and is Virginia’s fourth largest market,” Haymore stated. “With projected growth, this new direct route to Dulles International will not only help to boost visitation from this high growth market, but also introduce the Commonwealth to

new Indian audiences, including businesses, tourists and students.” The Washington region is Air India’s fifth U.S. destination after New York, Newark, Chicago and San Francisco. Jerome L. Davis, executive vice president and chief revenue officer of the Metropolitan Washington Airports

Authority, said international visitation between India and the Washington, DC, area is expected to double by 2025. Flight service between Dulles and New Delhi is also estimated to bring in an additional 30,000 leisure and business travelers and $30 million in total economic impact annually to the region.

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Tuscarora Mill Restaurant in Leesburg, pictured here; Goodstone Inn near Middleburg; and Pazzo Pomodoro in Ashburn were recognized by Wine Spectator magazine for having great wine lists.

3 Loudoun Restaurants Make Wine Spectator Magazine’s List Looking for a great glass of wine? Wine Spectator magazine has just released its 2017 restaurant awards that recognize destination establishments offering the best wine lists. Three in Loudoun made the cut. Stalwarts Tuscarora Mill Restaurant in Leesburg and the Goodstone Inn near Middleburg were joined on this year’s list by Pazzo Pomodoro in Ashburn. Tuscarora Mill has been awarded

the magazine’s Grand Award annually since 2003. It is the second consecutive year Goodstone has earned the Best of Award of Excellence. In all, Wine Spectator honored 3,592 restaurants in 50 states and more than 75 countries for their outstanding dedication to wine. The awards are given across three categories: Award of Excellence, Best of Award of Excellence and Grand Award.

[ BIZ NOTES ] Panda Express Coming to Leesburg Leesburg’s dining options continue to grow, and Panda Express is one of the latest to announce its arrival in town. Self-proclaimed as America’s largest family-owned Chinese restaurant, Panda Express will set up shop in the Battlefield shopping center on Edwards Ferry Road anchored by Kohl’s, Target and Costco. The 2,700-square-foot restaurant is under construction near Chik-fil-A. Sonya Modi, a spokeswoman for Panda Express, said the restaurant is expected to open in late 2017. It will add to the company’s roster of more than 1,900 locations globally. And while many consumers are used to seeing the popular chain in area malls, Modi notes that malls account for only 2 percent of Panda Express locations. Once it opens, Panda Express is expected to employ 20-25 associates.

NVTC Pushes Cyber Job Opportunities Monster Government Solutions and the Northern Virginia Technology Council this week launched the CyberCapital website, to provide resources for the region’s employers and cyber job seekers. According to the organizers, the greater Washington, DC, area has the highest geographical density of cybersecurity workers in the country, with 84,000 people currently employed as

cybersecurity workers across the region. But, there are still more than 46,000 cybersecurity openings to fill. The new service is designed to help employers and employees fill the cyber workforce shortage. It is part of a larger effort to build awareness of the region as the nation’s leading cybersecurity hub, with an experienced, educated workforce and opportunities for both cybersecurity practitioners and businesses. Learn more at cybercapital.us.

Sterling Restaurant Supply Opens at One Loudoun Sterling Restaurant Supply, LLC, a Fortessa Tableware Solutions company that operates as a cash-and-carry restaurant supply store for commercial customers as well as home chefs and entertainers, has opened its new location at One Loudoun. In addition to a more prominent and easily accessible location, the store’s layout and extended business hours are expected to increase retail foot traffic while still allowing the company to focus on its commercial customer base. “We are pleased to bring our successful Sterling Restaurant Supply format, which appeals to professionals and discerning consumers alike, to the worldclass One Loudoun destination,” stated Scott M. Hamberger, co-founder and CEO of Fortessa Tableware Solutions. The store is located at 20412 Bashan Drive and is open 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Saturday.

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Polo in the Park Summer Saturday nights mean polo at Morven Park. The historic estate just north of Leesburg is expanding its equestrian offerings with the weekly polo matches during July and August—but the events are only partly about the horses. During last weekend’s match, more than 1,000 people gathered at the estate to sip wine, pet the ponies, and watch children frolic in the fields. Learn more at morvenpark.org/polo. Photo essay by Douglas Graham/Loudoun Now

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Colombian Orphans Seek Families in Loudoun BY DANIELLE NADLER

en Colombian orphans, ages 8 to 14, are spending four weeks in Northern Virginia, Maryland and Washington, DC, in hopes of finding adoptive homes. Through a program called Summer Miracles, the volunteer-driven organization Kidsave pairs the children with host families throughout the nation for one month. The goal of the program is to provide the children with a carefree summer vacation and, ideally, connect them with families looking to adopt. The program is hosting two more events—one in Virginia and one in Maryland—where prospective families can meet the children and get more information about the adoption process. The events are: Saturday, July 15, 1-4 p.m. at Fairlington Recreation Center in Arlington, and Saturday, July 22, at 5:30 p.m. at 3771 Point of Rocks Road in Jefferson, MD. One of the children, 11-year-old Sharon, is staying with the Pomeroy family in Middleburg for four weeks. Nicol Pomeroy said since Sharon arrived June 30, her family has packed the schedule with fun activities. So far, they’ve done art projects, baked, attended birthday parties, spent a lot of time playing outside, and traveled to Ocean City so Sharon could experience the beach for the first time. “Our goal is to give her the best vacation experience we can,” Pomeroy said. But her host family also wants to find a permanent home for Sharon. Pomeroy described her as a kind, respectful

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girl who loves the outdoors and cooking. The biggest struggle has been the language barrier, but Pomeroy said her family has learned a bit of Spanish and Sharon has learned a bit of English in the process. Pomeroy, who has a background in social work and previously worked as a foster care worker, said she stumbled on to the Kidsave website a few years

ago and loved the concept. “If you’re looking to adopt an older child, especially internationally you’re doing that by looking at a photograph and maybe a small portfolio,” she said. “But with Kidsave, prospective families have an opportunity to actually meet these kids and see if there’s an actual connection. That piece to me is what sets it apart from a regular adoption scenario.”

Kidsave, which has an 83 percent adoption rate, also operates a Weekend Miracles program where prospective adoptive families can spend a weekend getting to know children who need a home. Learn more about Kidsave and the Summer Miracles program at kidsave.org. dnadler@loudounnow.com

[ NONPROFIT NOTES ] Garden Club Offers Project Grant The Leesburg Garden Club announced the availability of grant funding for projects that are in keeping with its mission: “The object of the Club shall be to promote active interest in gardening and to assist in the protection and development of the natural beauties of the State.” Club leaders plan to select from proposals by nonprofit organizations for projects within Loudoun County either urban or rural that best reflects the furtherance of the mission of the club. Through the program, the club hopes to engage the community in making their environment clean, sustainable, beautiful and lasting for future generations. The club has led numerous projects. The most recent was The Native Tree Walk at Ida Lee Park in Leesburg to commemorate the club’s 100th anniversary of the Leesburg Garden Club. Other project examples of the LGC include tree plantings at the Douglass School and Community Center; planting an embankment garden along

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Loudoun 4-H Gets NRA Grant The NRA Foundation awarded the Loudoun County 4-H Shooting Education Program a grant to purchase more than $5,000 worth of equipment. “We are very excited about our grant and pleased that the NRA is making an investment in our youth and our community,” extension agent Carly Griffith stated. The Loudoun County 4-H Shooting Education Program stresses gun safety, form, accuracy, self-discipline and proper sporting usage of target firearms. For more information, contact Griffith at 703-777-0373.

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Mike Dickerson, owner of Plum Grove (Re)Cyclery, presents checks to Mobile Hope of Loudoun Executive Director Donna Fortier and the Friends of Leesburg Public Arts board member Donna Torraca.

Bike Shop Supports Local Art, Mobile Hope Mike Dickerson, owner of Plum Grove (Re)Cyclery in Leesburg, presented checks to Mobile Hope of Loudoun and the Friends of Leesburg Public Arts on Friday. Mobile Hope supports homeless young adults, and the Friends of Lees-

burg Public Arts supports art projects in the town. The checks totaled $2,300. The money was raised through sales of T-shirts specifically designed to showcase Leesburg public arts and a raffle the bike shop held for a Cannondale bicycle. The T-shirts are still on sale at the shop for $25. Plum Grove (Re)Cyclery is at 120 C East Market St.

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The new tar-and-chip surface can be seen here on Hogback Mountain Road near Leesburg.

VDOT Testing New Type of Road Surface on Hogback Mountain BY RENSS GREENE

he Virginia Department of Transportation is testing a way to stretch its maintenance dollars a little further with an experiment on Hogback Mountain Road south of Leesburg. The gravel road, which leads to Stone Tower Winery, is heavily trafficked, winds over and around hilly countryside, and prone to washing out. VDOT is testing a comparatively new type of road construction—known as full-depth reclamation—on about three-quarters of a mile of that road, starting at the intersection with Rt. 15 south of Leesburg. “As the name suggests, full-depth reclamation is we dig into the existing roadbed, mix the material with some sort of stabilizer—in this case cement—to stabilize the base underneath, and then put the gravel roadbed back on top,” said VDOT Assistant Director of Transportation and Land Use Sunil Taori. “So it creates stability under the roadbed, so it doesn’t wash off.” In the case of Hogback Mountain Road, that also means a tar-and-chip hard surface over the road. It also means recycling construction materials right where they are. “We’re trying to use this treatment on gravel roads to see if we can extend our maintenance dollar, so we don’t have to spend as much of our time and resources maintaining the gravel roads, especially on roads with frequent wash-offs,” Taori said. He said it might mean fewer trips by VDOT crews to pack more gravel and grade on rural roads. The test, he said, will be to see how Hogback Mountain Road

handles the winter months. “Then we’ll see what the results are, and if they are something that we find promising, we could use those in other places, maybe for longer-term treatment, or maybe other applications instead of full asphalt rebuilding,” Taori said. “There are a couple places where the materials or the process is advantageous,” said Brian Diefenderfer, the Virginia Transportation Research Council associate principal research scientist who co-authored a study on full-depth reclamation in 2011. “One, it’s a cost savings. Two, it’s a way for us to reuse or recycle material, and in some cases, it gives us a better product than what we might ordinarily do.” In his 2011 study, Diefenderfer found the process showed promise for both saving money and improving roads. “It’s probably not a fit everywhere,” Diefenderfer said. “It depends on the materials that are underneath. If the foundation has a lot of clay materials, it can be difficult in places.” Supervisor Tony R. Buffington Jr. (R-Blue Ridge), whose district includes that stretch of Hogback Mountain Road, said he has “a lot of hope” for full-depth reclamation. “I’m not out to pave our rural roads,” Buffington said. “Our rural roads are a gem, something that we want to save in western Loudoun, but there are some roads that, due to the amount of traffic that they have on them, they need constant improvement.” He said Hogback Mountain Road, with its steady traffic, hills, and curves, is such a road. If the process works, he said, “it could mean that we found a better solution for when we have to do

these improvement along some of our rural roads.” Mitch Diamond, of the Loudoun Preservation and Conservation Coalition, said the coalition’s Rural Road Committee “is, in general, not in favor of paving or hard surfacing any of our historic rural roads—but we do recognize that there are situations like very steep hills and such where water flows are a serious problem and we need some sort of way to stabilize the surface.” He said it’s too soon to know whether full-depth reclamation will be the solution on Hogback Mountain Road— VDOT’s experiment runs through at least the winter—but in the past, simply adding tar and chip pavement over rural roads has not held up well. “Our objective is and has always been to have the old gravel roads well maintained so they provide both good and safe transportation and retain their rural and historic charm,” Diamond said. “Over the last four years, VDOT’s Loudoun maintenance team has been very supportive and helpful in ensuring that our old rural roads get the care they need, and remain useful and attractive to residents and a good experience for visitors.” Buffington stressed his support for keeping as much of the gravel roads in tact as possible. “I want to make clear that we’re not looking to pave all our rural roads, but if we have to do it—in instances where we have to do it—we want to have the best possible solution that works for everyone, and this does a good job of maintaining the rural, scenic and historic character of these roads.” rgreene@loudounnow.com

The Lovettsville Cooperative Market will hold its annual Member Appreciation Barn Dance on July 22 at Weatherlea Farm north of town. The event will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. and is free to current members with complimentary light fare and beverages. Beer and wine from Fabbioli Cellars and Old Ox Brewery will be available for purchase. Non-members are welcome by invitation from current members for a suggested donation of $5 per person. Live Celtic music will be provided by Morgan, Egan and Finch. For details and updates on the effort to establish a community grocery store in town, go to lovettsville-grocery.com.

PURCELLVILLE ‘Beauty’ on Exhibit at Town Hall The seventh in a series of art exhibits in Purc e l l v i l l e’s Town Hall features the works of Anne Marshall Block. Block The show, entitled “Beauty,” runs through September. An artist reception with Block and members of the Purcellville Arts Council will be held Wednesday, July 26 from 5:30 to 7 pm. Block’s lifelong love of the outdoors fostered her budding interest in an art career two decades ago, leading to her first class with artist Dodie Petro and many years of study with Penny Hauffe. “The tranquility and aesthetic beauty of Loudoun and its surrounding counties helped to serve as my first inspirations for outdoor painting. I am always ready to capture my hiking, biking and traveling adventures on canvas,” Block said.

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Responding to the initial request of interest were: Play to Win. Led by President Chris R. Bourassa, PTW operates the Evergreen Sportsplex outdoor sports and entertainment facility near Leesburg, the Fairfax Athletic Center in Annandale, and the Prince William Athletic Center in Woodbridge. It proposed a revenue-sharing contract with the town. PTW would manage the operations of the entire complex, including event planning and sponsorship creations. Purcellville Teen Center Inc. The nonprofit currently manages the Bush Tabernacle and proposes to continue in that role. It does not want to manage

operations outside of that building, but would continue supporting the town’s Signature Events at Fireman’s Field, including the Music and Arts Festival, Wine and Food Festival, and the Loudoun Grown Expo. Lifeview Real Estate LLC. The Purcellville-based company is owned by Shaun Alexander, the former Seattle Seahawks and Washington Redskins running back who moved to town two years ago with his wife and nine children. Lifeview would operate and manage the entire Fireman’s Field complex under a $5,000 monthly lease with the company paying all costs associated with operation and maintenance of the complex or the town paying the company $225,000 annually to run the complex and taking 50 percent of the operational profits. With an expanded events schedule and increased sponsorships, Lifeview projects gross annual revenues of more than $860,000. ECHO. The Loudoun nonprofit, which provides jobs to disabled residents, has proposed teaming up with the town or a selected vendor—preliminary talks have taken place with Play to Win—to take over the maintenance and upkeep of the complex, including set up and break down, ticketing, concessions, etc. for events. nstyer@loudounnow.com

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Ropes courses and zip lines are just a couple of ways people can enjoy Loudoun County’s great outdoors. Find them at Evergreen Sportsplex, pictured here, and Harpers Ferry Adventure Center.

Ways to Combat the Summer Doldrums BY JAN MERCKER

f the summer vibe in your house shifted from “Yay summer!” to “We’re boooored,” we’ve got a few suggestions for family-oriented outings that will help you ditch the summer doldrums.

Learning The Ropes Loudoun is home to lots of gorgeous scenery and several awesome ropes courses. These supervised treetop jungle gyms are perfect for a family outing, offering a physical and mental challenge and some cool aerial bonding time. Evergreen Sportsplex near Leesburg launched its Evergreen Adventure Center in 2015, bringing in happy groups and families for ropes, zip lining and rock climbing. The center’s friendly, engaged staff is one of the big draws for fans. “Our staff is trained to be as engaging as possible especially due to the fact that our course is self-clipping. Users are able to get the full experience as they are actually clipping themselves to the wires and ropes,” said marketing and events manager Alex Pham. Pham said the zip line and ropes course package is the most popular. Participants must be 8 years old, at least 75 pounds and 4-feet, 8-inches tall for that one, but the center’s rock wall is open to younger children. The package is $49, or $55 with an extra rock climbing option. Despite being named for a nearby tourist attraction in West Virginia,

Harpers Ferry Adventure Center is actually located at the far northwest corner of Loudoun. The center offers ropes and zip line courses that are built into the scenic forest just above the Potomac River—along with plenty of other outdoor activities. The fabulous views and the enchanted forest setting are the HFAC Aerial Adventure Center’s big draws. The three-story ropes course boasts seven levels of difficulty and 50 bridges ten to 40 feet off the ground with staff guides. The lower level ropes course is ideal for kids 5 to 12, says HFAC’s events coordinator Ryann Crawford, and more adventurous family members can go up two additional levels. Weekday rates for the HFAC ropes course are $44 for adults and $39 for youth. Add $5 on weekends. HFAC also offers a separate treetop zip line experience (featuring seven lines and a 100-foot sky bridge) for people older than 7 and between 70 and 250 pounds. The Evergreen Sportsplex Adventure Park is at 19623 Evergreen Mills Road, Leesburg. For more information, go to evergreensportsplex.com. Harpers Ferry Adventure Center is at 37410 Adventure Center Lane, Purcellville. For more information, go to harpersferryadventurecenter.com.

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Evergreen Sportsplex opened its Evergreen Adventure Center two years ago, offering ropes courses, zip lining and rock climbing.

small offer theater productions, STEM programming and other entertaining and educational events. “The Summer Reading Program keeps children engaged in learning with fun educational programs while school is out. And our featured events create opportunities to make new friends and wonderful memories, es-

pecially for those who may not have the chance to attend a camp or go on a trip,” said Loudoun County Public Libraries Director Chang Liu. Most of the library’s summer shows are repeated at multiple locations. Here are a few of this summer’s LCPS highlights: The Franklin Institute’s “How To Build A Storm,” a dynamic show on the science of weather that lets kids make a cloud, explore thunder and lightning, and even create snow. A two-person production of “Beauty and The Beast” by Hampstead Stage Company. The interactive show tells the story of how Belle discovers The Beast’s inner beauty in order to break the spell that has kept him locked in his animal state. The ever-popular Reptiles Alive! Show featuring real backyard reptiles. Possible guests may include an eastern rat snake, box turtle and snapping turtle. Productions of “My Favorite Sings,” an original storybook cabaret by StageCoach Theatre Company showing Saturday, July 15 at Cascades Library and Sunday, July 16 at Sterling Library. Loudoun County Public Libraries’ shows are at eight library branches around the county, are free and no reservations are required, but space is limited so get there a little early. For a complete schedule and location information, go to library.loudoun.gov.

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Cookology is at 21100 Dulles Town Circle in Sterling. For more information, go to cookologyonline.com.

Explore Farm Life Loudoun Heritage Farm Museum is one of the region’s quiet gems. The museum, which seeks to preserve and promote Loudoun’s agricultural heritage, offers a range of children’s activities and a chance for suburban kiddos to get a taste of Loudoun’s not-so-distant

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Ziplining at Harpers’s Ferry Adventure Center

LWC’s nature walks are designed for elementary-aged children, and no strollers or pets are allowed. Space is limited for children’s activities so advance registration is required at loudounwildlife.org.

Get Baking! If wildlife isn’t your thing, maybe cupcakes are. The Cookology recreational cooking school at Dulles Town Center offers a range of classes for adults, children and families, including

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Another favorite summer freebie is Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy’s family friendly nature walks. The conservation group’s family programming gets kids connected with the coolest natural settings right here in Loudoun. This summer, LWC brings in experts to help families learn about the bugs and birds of summer. The group offers an insect safari with entomologist Ed Clark Sunday, July 16 at Algonkian Park in Sterling. For a fun evening outing, check out the Magic of Moths event Aug. 12 at the Blue Ridge Center for Environmental Stewardship in northwest Loudoun, where entomologist David Adamski uses a black light to identify moths. LWC’s summer children’s programming wraps up with a bird-focused family nature walk Aug. 19 at Bles Park in Ashburn.

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farming past. The museum offers weekly Toddler Tuesdays for kids 18 months to 4 years old, including story time, songs, crafts and a chance to hang out with farm animals. August features a couple of special events including the museum’s annual dairy day and ice cream social Aug. 12, featuring live cows and calves and ice cream served by The Virginia Cattlemen’s Association’s dairy princesses. That evening, the museum hosts its monthly Kids Night At The Museum from 6 to 9 p.m., offering hands-on activities and dinner for children ages 3 to 10. Just enough time for a quick date night for Mom and Dad.

Summer doldrums

a one-day Cupcake Wars class for kids Sunday, July 16. Young bakers can learn how to make the perfect homemade cupcake and icing and pick up some tips and tricks for design and decoration. The afternoon ends with a friendly cupcake competition worthy of a reality show. The school also offers several weeklong baking boot camps for youth 8 to 18 in July and August.

[ THINGS TO DO ] LIVE MUSIC: JERIEN OKOH-TISCH Friday, July 14, 7-9 p.m.; Trinity House Café, 101 E. Market St., Leesburg. Details: trinityhousecafe.com The soothing vibe at Trinity House is perfect for winding down after a crazy week. Okoh-Tisch offers an eclectic mix of songs across diverse genres.

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ACOUSTIC ON THE GREEN: DON CHAPMAN AND FRIENDS

Knicely’s cutting tenor and Flower’s soaring high baritone. Requested donation is $5 per person, $4 for Bluemont friends and seniors and $2 for children 12 and under.

Saturday, July 15, 7-9 p.m.; Leesburg Town Green, 25 W. Market St., Leesburg. Details: acousticonthegreen.com Acoustic rock, blues and pop from a singer-songwriter has won fans around the region for his originals and covers from the Beatles to Duncan Sheik. The event is free and open to the public. Pets, alcohol and smoking are prohibited.

LIVE MUSIC: MADDY CURTIS AND CALEB NEI

BRAMBLETON SIZZLIN’ SUMMER CONCERT SERIES: CROWDED STREETS Courtesy of The U.S. Navy Commodores

Details: facebook.com/lovettsvillesummer Relax in a small town setting and enjoy tunes from the Navy’s premier jazz band. This 18-member group is known for continuing the big band legacy.

Saturday, July 15, 2-5 p.m.; North Gate Vineyard, 16031 Hillsboro Road, Purcellville. Details: northgatevineyard.com

MUSIC UNDER THE STARS IN THE GAP: NATHANIEL DAVIS Friday, July 14, 6:30, lawn opens, 7:30, music begins; Hillsboro Old Stone School, 37098 Charles Town Pike, Hillsboro. Details: oldstoneschool.org The singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist plays heartfelt originals and covers in the rock, pop and country genres.

LEESBURG’S FAMILY FUN SATURDAY Saturday, July 15, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.; downtown Leesburg. Contact: 703-771-6080

TARARA SUMMER CONCERT SERIES: BEATLEMANIA MAGIC Saturday, July 15, 6-9:30 p.m.; Tarara Winery, 13648 Tarara Lane, Lucketts. Details: tarara.com

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The very best of the Fab Four in a picturesque setting. Tickets are $20 in advance.

LOVETTSVILLE SUMMER ON THE GREEN: U.S. NAVY COMMODORES Saturday, July 15, 7 p.m.; Lovettsville Town Green, 11 Spring Farm Drive, Lovettsville.

This first-rate Dave Matthews tribute band will help you get your midsummer groove on. Concert is free. Bring a picnic or grab something from an on-site food truck.

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One of Loudoun’s favorite musical duos brings jazz standards to life on piano and vocals. Courtesy of Nathaniel Davis

Thursday, July 20, 6 p.m., gates open, 7 p.m., music begins; Brambleton Town Center, 42395 Ryan Road, Brambleton. Details: brambleton.com

BLUEMONT CONCERT SERIES: WILL LEE, DANNY KNICELY AND JOHN FLOWER Sunday, July 16, 7-9 p.m.; Loudoun County Courthouse, 18 W. Market St., Leesburg. Details: bluemont.org Enjoy bluegrass by Virginia’s finest including originals, old favorites, a cappella and hot instrumental numbers. Tight harmony singing takes a spotlight with Lee’s smooth lead and baritone,

Enjoy activities including a balloon artist, face painting, crafts, live music and special family-oriented events at shops, galleries and restaurants.

PURCELLVILLE WINE AND FOOD FESTIVAL Saturday, July 15, 2-8 p.m.; Fireman’s Field, 250 S. Nursery Ave. Purcellville. Details: purcellvillewineandfood.com Enjoy a showcase of wineries, brewer-

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A display of vintage military equipment will be just one of the features during this weekend’s program on World War I and World War II at Oatlands.

and re-enactors, service dog training, and activities for children. Also, on Sunday, a mobile studio will be available to record oral histories from veterans of all wars. The event will be held Saturday, July 15, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; and Sunday, July 16, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Food and beverage concessions will be available for purchase. Free walk-through tours of the mansion. No dogs or outside food are permitted. The cost is $20 per family or $10 per individual. Active duty personnel and veterans are admitted free with ID. For more the full schedule and other details go to oatlands.org/oatlands-events. At Hillsboro’s Old Stone School 2017 Summer Concert Series

[ THINGS TO DO ] << FROM 32 ies and food, along with live entertainment and artisans. Tickets are $20 in advance, $30 at the gate. Designated driver tickets are $5.

POLO IN THE PARK Saturday, July 15, 6 p.m., gates open, 7 p.m., matches begin; Morven Park International Equestrian Center, 41580 Sunday Morning Lane, Leesburg. Details: morvenpark.org Enjoy two polo matches, picnicking and dancing. Car passes are $35 in advance, $40 in cash at the gate.

Sunday, July 16, 6:30-8 p.m.; Lovettsville Community Center, 57 E. Broad Way, Lovettsville. Contact: 540-822-5284

AUTHOR EVENT: DAVID MENDELSOHN AND LINDA SULTAN Monday, July 17, 10:30 a.m.; Lansdowne Woods Clubhouse, 19375 Magnolia Grove Square, Leesburg. Contact: 703-537-3068

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The Journey of Moses and Polaris

MARSHALL SPEAKER SERIES: DAN MORROW Tuesday, July 18, 7 p.m.; George C. Marshall International Center, 312 E. Market St., Leesburg. Details: georgecmarshall.org Author and journalist Dan Morrow discusses his book “Murder in Lexington: VMI, Honor and Justice in Antebellum Virginia” about a real life 19th Century murder. Event is free for members. A $20 donation is requested for non-members.

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Mendelsohn presents his children’s book “The Journey of Moses and Polaris,” a funny and inspiring take on the story of Moses as narrated by his dog Polaris. Sultan discusses her book “Family Life and other Strife.”

World War I and World War II impacted every American, from rationing to victory gardens to knowing someone who served. Those stories will be shared through local experiences as part of a daylong program Saturday and Sunday at Oatlands. The former owners of the Leesburg-area estate, the Eustis family and other families in the surrounding Gleedsville community sent young men to serve and experienced tragedy with the loss of loved ones in the wars. William Corcoran Eustis, the owner of Oatlands, served as an aide and interpreter on General Pershing’s staff during World War I. During World War II, their son, Morton Eustis, served in the 82nd Reconnaissance Battalion, 2nd Armored Division, under General George S. Patton. Morton was killed in France in August 1944. The program begins Saturday at 11 a.m. with Eric Larson’s talk on training of black soldiers to serve as U.S. Army Air Force ground crews at Chanute Field 1941. At noon, Carl Johnson, the final cadet to graduate as a Tuskegee Airman in 1946 will speak. Other speakers during the weekend include John Heckman on ”Rats, Cooties and Mud: Life in the WWI Trenches;” Loudoun Now senior writer Margaret Morton on her reminiscences as a child during World War II; and Laura Cantor Zelman discussing letters from her father, a World War II Army doctor. There also will be jeep rides, displays of military vehicles, vintage cars, a World War II-era singing performance, living history interpreters

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Fun, interactive improv comedy for the whole family. Tickets are $14 for adults, $12 for seniors and $10 for children.

‘MY FAVORITE SINGS’ Saturday, July 15, noon and 3 p.m.; Cascades Library, 21030 Whitfield Place, Cascades

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POP-UP BOOK CLUB WITH DANIELLE NADLER Thursday, July 20, 7 p.m.; Trinity House Café, 101 E. Market St., Leesburg. Details: daniellenadler.com Danielle Nadler, author and managing editor of Loudoun Now, will host an open group discussion on her book “Without a Trace: The Life of Sierra Phantom,” the true story of a World War II vet who lived 50 years in California’s Sierra Nevada mountains. Event is free.

ON STAGE LAST HAM STANDING Friday, July 14, 8 p.m.; Franklin Park Arts Center, 36441 Blueridge View

StageCoach Theatre for Young Audiences presents two performances of an interactive, family-oriented storybook cabaret, “My Favorite Sings” featuring characters based on recent popular animated films who get mixed up in the wrong stories. Event is free.

LIBATIONS STONE MANOR PUB NIGHT Thursday, July 20, 5-9 p.m.; Stone Manor Boutique Inn, 13193 Mountain Road, Lovettsville. Details: mycountryretreat.com This charming country inn hosts its first pub night featuring food and drinks for sale and music from local favorite Emma Rowley.

NIGHTLIFE LIVE MUSIC: SUPER! THANKS FOR ASKING Friday, July 14, 9 p.m.; Smokehouse Live, 1602 Village Market Blvd., Leesburg. Details: smokehouse-live.com Favorite rock and pop covers from the ’90s, early 2000s and today. No cover.

LIVE MUSIC: THE NEW THIRTY Saturday, July 15, 8:30 p.m.; Smokehouse Live, 1602 Village Market Blvd., Leesburg. Details: smokehouse-live.com Known for a high-energy mix of classic rock, alternative rock and other top dance music, The New Thirty specializes in getting the crowd on their feet for a night of dancing. No cover.

LIVE MUSIC: TUESDAY’S GONE TRIBUTE TO LYNYRD SKYNYRD Friday, July 14, 7 p.m., Tally Ho Theater, 19 W. Market St., Leesburg. Details: tallyhotheater.com This Raleigh, NC-based band pays tribute the legendary southern rockers in their ’70s heyday. Tickets are $10 in advance.

LIVE MUSIC: THE DARBY BROTHERS Saturday, July 15, 8:30 p.m.; Tally Ho Theater, 19 W. Market St., Leesburg. Details: tallyhotheater.com

It’s a classic rock bonanza as this quintet recreates Journey, Led Zeppelin, Boston and other favorites. Tickets are $10 in advance.

COMING UP ‘BYE BYE BIRDIE’ Friday, July 28, 7 p.m., Saturday, July 29, 2 p.m. and 7 p.m., Sunday, July 30, 2 p.m.; Franklin Park Arts Center, 36441 Blueridge View Lane, Purcellville. Details: franklinparkartscenter.org Talented teen actors from Main Street Theater Productions’ summer camp present a loving send-up of 1960s small-town America, teenagers and rock ‘n’ roll. Teen heartthrob Conrad Birdie has been drafted so he chooses all-American girl Kim McAfee for a very public farewell kiss. Tickets are $10.

LOUDOUN COUNTY FAIR Monday, July 24-Saturday, July 29, Loudoun County Fairgrounds, 17558 Dry Mill Road, Leesburg. Details: loudouncountyfair.com This old-fashioned county fair features the Triple R Bull Rodeo, a monster truck event Stoney Roberts’ demolition derby, carnival rides and lots of adorable animals. Daily tickets are $12.50 for adults, $5 for children. Admission before 4 p.m. is free for seniors 65 and older on Tuesday, July 25 and for children 12 and younger on Wednesday, July 26. Check out the website for the complete schedule.

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[OBITUARIES] Mark Robert Barrett April 4, 1968 - July 5, 2017

Betty Ramey Greene, 89, long time Leesburg resident died on July 4 at her Leesburg home surrounded by loving family members. Betty was born on October 9, 1927 in Charles Town West Virginia to the late Walter and Ruth Ramey. For 62 years, she was the wife of Marvin M. Greene who preceded her in death in 2009. Betty was a devoted and loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and friend. She was active as a volunteer in many civic and community groups especially Blossom and Bloom Thrift Store, The Loudoun Hospital Ladies Board and their Annual Rummage sale. Survivors include three children, Betty True Greene of Leesburg, Monty Greene of Middletown, and Stilson Greene of Hamilton; one daughter-in-law, Tammy R. Greene of Hamilton; five grandchildren, Lance Greene of Purcellville , Bryan Greene of Middletown, Kelly Greene Ciaburri of Leesburg, Jessica Malick of Lucketts, Morgan Greene McLellan of Hamilton and eight great-grandchildren. Services will be held graveside at Leesburg’s Union Cemetery, Tuesday, July 11, at 11:00am. Mrs. Greene was a confirmed member of the Leesburg Presbyterian Church since 1949. The family asks that in lieu of flowers donations be made to the Leesburg Rescue Squad PO Box 1178 Leesburg, VA 20177.

James Andrew Martin, Jr. James Andrew Martin, Jr., born in France on June 29, 1959, passed peacefully at his home in Fairfax, Virginia on Friday, June 30, 2017 after a 13 month battle with esophageal cancer. Known to many as Jimmy, Jim, Jimbo and Slim, he grew up in Arlington, Virginia where he attended St. Anne’s Catholic Church and Bishop O’Connell High School (Class of ’77). He was married to Sandra Wells, also of Arlington, for 32 years. Together they raised four children, spending more hours on a pool deck, baseball or softball field than they did at their home in the Rutherford neighborhood. Jimmy, a general contractor by trade, owned and operated J.A. Martin Construction Services, Inc. for nearly 20 years. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and racing late model stock cars. Jimmy traveled twice to South Africa on big game hunts, once with his son, James. He was a girls’ softball coach for the BRYC Stingrays, South County Cardinals, Vienna Stars and the Wakefield, McLean and Lake Braddock high school teams and a baseball coach for Fairfax Little League. Jimmy will always be remembered for his smile, chuckle and calming presence. He was a father figure to many, and well loved by the communities to which he belonged and served. He is survived by a loving family including his mother, Bernadine Martin of Leesburg, VA; his wife, Sandra (Wells); four children, Rebecca Arguello (Douglas), Rachel Smith (Michael), Sarah and James; three granddaughters, Emma, Bridget and Riley; his siblings, Mary Martin, Geanine Clark, and Gary Martin (Pamela) as well as 11 nieces and nephews. To make a contribution in Jim’s name please donate to: Capital Caring capitalcaring.org; Esophageal Cancer Awareness Association ecaware.org

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Mark Robert Barrett (49) of Leesburg, Virginia passed away on Wednesday, July 5, 2017. Mark was born on April 4, 1968 in Washington, DC, the second of three sons of James Robert (Bob) Barrett and Page McDonald Barrett. Mark was a compassionate and caring husband to his beloved wife, Christine O’Toole Barrett who preceded him in death. He is survived by their twin sons, Robert Stephen Barrett and Ryan Mark Barrett, his parents, Bob and Page Barrett and two brothers, James Lee Barrett of Roswell, Georgia and Brett McDonald Barrett of Sterling, Virginia and many aunts, uncles and cousins. Mark attended Loudoun County High School in Leesburg, Virginia graduating in 1986. He was a member of the basketball and tennis teams, and earned the Most Valuable Player honor on the tennis team in 1985. Mark graduated from Radford University, Radford, Virginia in 1991 and he was an active member of the Tau Kappa Epsilon fraternity. Mark began work as assistant store manager at Waxie Maxie. After which he worked in the banking business, first with Central Fidelity Bank as a Mortgage Loan Officer and Assistant Area Manager. He joined Chevy Chase Bank as an Underwriter and Manager, and later as Service Manager for the Auto Loan Division. Mark earned his Webmaster Certification in 1999 and became Webmaster for Lockheed Martin. In 2013, Mark became the Project Manager for Exeter Government Services. In 2016 he was assigned as the Deputy Project Manager and Chief Liaison to President Barack Obama’s “Commission on Enhancing National Cybersecurity”. Mark was very active in youth sports, managing and coaching in Central Loudoun Little League, Central Loudoun Basketball League, travel baseball and travel basketball. He also was the assistant coach for the Smarts Mill Middle School basketball team for 2012 and 2013. Mark’s greatest achievement is the ongoing life and legacy of his two sons, Robert and Ryan. Mark was a devoted and dedicated father to his boys, ensuring a solid foundation of values, respect and love. Family and friends may gather to honor his memory on Friday, July 14, 2017 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm at the Colonial Funeral Home, 201 Edwards Ferry Road NE, Leesburg, Virginia. Funeral service will be at St. James’ Episcopal Church at 14 Cornwall Street NW, Leesburg, Virginia on Saturday, July 15, 2017 at 11:00 am. Internment following will be at Hillsboro Memorial Cemetery, Charles Town Pike (Route 9), Hillsboro, Virginia. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Mark’s memory may be made to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, National Capital Chapter, 1800 M Street, NW, Suite 750 South, Washington, DC 20036 or St. James’ Episcopal Church at 14 Cornwall Street NW, Leesburg, Virginia 20176 or to Central Loudoun Little League, P.O. Box 452, Leesburg, Virginia 20177 or to Loudoun Hunger Relief, 750 Miller Drive SE, Leesburg, Virginia 20175. colonialfuneralhome.com

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Michael Webber was charged with involuntary manslaughter for suppling heroin to a friend who died from an overdose. According to evidence in that case, Webber traveled to Baltimore to purchase heroin, which he then shared with his friend Jaime Ducharme, a 2004 Broad Run High School graduate. After taking the drug, Ducharme was found dead in her bedroom by her mother. The heroin later was found to have been laced with the synthetic opiate, fentanyl. A Loudoun Circuit Court jury last week acquitted Webber of involuntary manslaughter, but he was convicted of distributing heroin. He was sentenced to 21 months in jail.

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Two years after joining Hanley Energy LLC to lead its then-new North American headquarters in Ashburn, Mike Baris has been promoted to president of the company. In his new position, Baris will report to the company co-founders Clive Gilmore and Dennis Nordon and will be responsible for the daily running of existing business in North America and will work closely with both the sales and operations divisions. Baris previously served as Hanley’s director of sales. Prior to that he worked in the data center industry with Abovenet, led the East Coast sales team at Digital Realty before moving over to business development roles at managed hosting provider Conscious Networks and internet provider Atlantech Online, where he delivered multi-million-dollar increases in sales. “Mike has been a great addition to the Hanley Energy team to help focus the direction of the company,” Gilmore stated. “His lengthy background in sales and track-record in some of the most successful data center companies in North Credit: Hanley Energy America, and extensive experience in business development From left, Dennis Nordon, co-founder and vice president of Hanley Energy and building client relationships will help us to further exLLC with Mike Baris, the company’s new president. pand our reach.”

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[ D E AT H N O T I C E S ] Michael Joseph Bowman, 33 of

Sterling,VA,passedonTuesday,July4,2017. Michael was born Thursday, March 22, 1984 in Falls Church, Virginia. Michael leaves his family to cherish his memory including his parents, Michael and Carolyn Edmond Bowman, his 2 brothers, David & (Kayla Cocco) Bowman of Sterling, VA and Steven & Dana Bowman and niece Aubrey all of Sterling, VA, paternal grandmother and step grandfather, Patsy & Dale Rohrbach of Sterling, VA, his maternal aunt and uncle Mary Jo & Mark Ruiz of Sterling, VA, cousins Tristin and Madison. Memorial services to celebrate Michael’s life will be held privately by the family. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be sent to Capital Caring 2900 Telestar Court Falls Church, VA 22042.Online condolences may be made to the family at loudounfuneralchapel.com

Myles Jay Dolinger passed away at his home in Leesburg on July 4, 2017. He was the beloved father of Donna Dolinger, James Dolinger, Karen Archer, Mike Dolinger, and step-father of Trish Murphy and Lara Entzian Bruner. He was the beloved grandfather of Alex Archer, Scott Archer, Heather Dolinger, Danielle Dolinger and Myles Patrick Dolinger. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to Veterans of Foreign Wars VFW Washington Office 200 Maryland Ave., N.E. Washington, D.C. 20002 vfw.org or to Homeless Animals Rescue Team P.O. Box 7261 Fairfax Station, VA 22039-7261 hart90.org A visitation will be held Sunday July 16, 2017 from 6:00 to 8:00PM at Loudoun Funeral Chapel 158 Catoctin

circle SE Leesburg, VA. Burial will take place at Quantico National Cemetery during a private service.

Robert Earl Henderson, 65, of

Hamilton, VA, died peacefully on July 1, 2017 after a courageous, three-year struggle with glioblastoma, a rare brain cancer. He was surrounded by his loving family at his home in Hamilton at the time of his death. Rob is survived by his wife, Mary Ann, his daughter, Blaire, his son, Chad and his granddaughter, Savanah. He is also survived by his brother, James (Mac), and his wife, Karan, his sister, Jamie, and her husband, Henry; their children and a host of many other devoted family and friends. A memorial celebration of Rob’s life will be held at Hall’s Funeral Home in Purcellville, VA, on Saturday, July 15, 2017 at 11:00 AM. In lieu of flowers, the family request donations be made to find a cure for glioblastoma to the Boockvar Brain Tumor Research Laboratory at Lenox Hill Neurosurgery 130 E 77thStreet, 3rd Floor, Black Hall, New York, New York 10075. https://support.northwell.edu/BrainTumorLab

Roland Beatty Howard departed

this life On Saturday, July 8, 2017. He leaves to mourn his Children- Tammy Reid of Charlestown, WV, Dante Howard of Washington, DC and Gary Wines of Falls Church, VA (2) Brothers- C. Eugene Howard (Mary)of Middleburg, VA and Raymond Howard (Betty)of Sterling, VA, A special companion Mary Yates of Leesburg, VA a host of grandchildren and of nieces, nephews other relatives and friends. Viewing will be held on Friday July 14, 2017 from 10:00

am. till time of service 11:00 am at Mt. Zion Baptist Church, 35286 Snake Hill Road, Middleburg, VA 20117 Interment at Mt. Zion Memorial Park ,Middleburg Va. Arrangements By: Lyles Funeral Service of Purcellville, Virginia.

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away on July 7th, 2017, at the age of 52. She is survived by her children Evan and Kayla, her father George, and her husband Jim (separated). A viewing will be held Saturday, July 15th, at 10am at Loudoun Funeral Chapel, 158 Catoctin Cir SE, Leesburg, VA 20175. A service at the funeral home will follow at 11am. Please share online condolences with the family at loudounfuneralchapel.com

Center in Leesburg, Virginia. In addition to his wife of 54 years, he leaves three children and their spouses to cherish his memory, Amy & Paul McCray of Purcellville, VA, Jeffrey & Lisa Saylor of Woodbridge, VA, daughter, Stacy & Todd Sanitra of Culpeper Co., VA, his sister, Lois Wolfersberger of Hanover, PA, and 8 grandchildren. The family will receive friends on Thursday July 13, 2017 from 2-3 pm at Loudoun Funeral Chapel located at 158 Catoctin Circle, SE Leesburg, Virginia 20175; where funeral services will follow the viewing at 3 pm with the Rev. Annabelle Markey officiating. Additional visitation and funeral services will follow on Friday, July 14, 2017 at Deaner Funeral Home 705 Main Street, in Berlin, PA. A viewing will be held from 2 pm until the service beginning at 3pm with Rev. Scott Baker officiating. Interment will be in IOOF Cemetery, Berlin, PA. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to Alzheimer’s Association 3701 Pender Drive, Suite 400 Fairfax, VA 22030.

Franklin Dwight Saylor, 81 of Bernadette Marie McWalters, Sterling, Virginia passed on Friday, July née Redinger, of Hamilton, passed 7, 2017, at INOVA Loudoun Hospital

Margaret (Peggy) Mildred Reisman

Peg Reisman, 91, of Leesburg VA, formerly of Savannah GA, passed away on June 16, 2017. Peg is predeceased by her husband, Louis Reisman, of 45 years and her brother Edward Beebe of Hartford, NY. She is survived by her four children, Louis Reisman Jr., DDS (Joyce C. Gulle, MD), Marie Victoria Reisman (Earl Denty), Sylvia Ann Reisman, Laura Rae Reisman (Teofilo Bacungan), five grandchildren, Louis Reisman III, Jesse Reisman, Patricia Reisman, of Savannah, GA, Joshua Denty of Leesburg, VA and Christopher Bacungan of Austin TX, Sister -in-law, Eleanor Beebe of Hartford, NY, four nieces, Paula Kelly Johnson of Athens, GA, Pam Kelly Cohen of Atlanta, GA, Susan Kelly Biedinger of Birmingham, AL and Catherine Beebe Murray of Hartford, NY. Peg will be buried in the Beaufort National Cemetery with military honors later this year.

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Looking West

Incredible Work

It’s hard to travel around eastern Loudoun these days without coming across traffic cones and jersey barriers protecting road construction crews. Finally, hundreds of millions of dollars have been put to work to break open congestion points and build new neighborhood links. Now, county and state leaders are taking a closer look out west. The challenges are twofold. Aside from the Rt. 7 bypass, which was extended from Clarke’s Gap to Round Hill in the early 1980s and widened to four lanes a decade later, the “major” roads serving western Loudoun have changed little since growth first followed the Dulles Airport sewer lines in the 1960s. A few stoplights and a couple of roundabouts have been added to Rt. 9, Rt. 15 and Rt. 50, but that’s about it—and little more is in anyone’s plans. Combined with a continuation of a low-density community development strategy, those may be enough. But Loudoun’s zoning rules won’t stem the tide of commuters from more affordable counties that make up much of the daily traffic in those corridors. County supervisors have been urged to pursue a new study of rural arterial roads. While such an effort would be unlikely to result in plans to crisscross rural Loudoun with four-lane throughways, the results should be valuable in freeing traffic choke points and, more importantly, improving safety for local residents and commuters alike. Another challenge is found just off those main drags. Hundreds of miles of unpaved roads are the frequent source of neighborhood pave-or-preserve battles. They are an attractive asset when properly maintained and a source of frustration when not. At the depths of Virginia transportation funding crisis, there was little money to pave or maintain them. Many fell into dangerous levels of disrepair. Those challenges have resulted in creative and promising approaches from VDOT engineers. Not only have maintenance efforts improved in recent years, but crews have focused on stabilization efforts that— while more expensive than traditional passes of a road grader— provide long-term results. They also have developed a number of lower-impact paving options that can be employed when necessary. It’s a course that, if followed in coming years, could ensure that the rural roads that have adequately served countryside residents for generations will continue to do so for generations to come. But, like the important roadwork underway east of Goose Creek, those successes won’t come without the focused effort of county and state leaders.

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Editor: As a 38-year Leesburg resident, I have always enjoyed the town’s holiday parades and shows, and this year was no exception. The efforts of the Leesburg town staff in making all the annual parades, shows and fairs successful is amazing. They make it all look so easy. This year, as Leesburg mayor, I was privy to the behind-the-scenes planning and coordination for the 4th of July celebration. I can tell you the staff ’s dedication and commitment is simply incredible. There is nothing easy about putting on events involving thousands of people. The town’s parks and recreation, public works and police staff did a fantastic job during the 4th of July parade, concerts and fireworks display, ensuring that everyone who attended was safe and had a great time. The residents are lucky to have such dedicated and professional staff working for the town. With such committed and talented individuals working together, we can continue to expect excellent events like this one every year. Thanks to each person who worked so hard to make the Leesburg 4th of July parade, concerts and fireworks show fun and exciting for all ages. — Kelly Burk, Mayor Town of Leesburg

Immediate Needs Editor: To claim that universal full-day kindergarten is “within striking distance” is a perfect case of putting the cart before the horse. The Loudoun County School Board will not be able to achieve this goal until all schools in the district have enough space for the students it serves, now. Where is this solid plan that the board can point me to? I’ve not seen it and, I’ve certainly asked. At Lucketts Elementary School, overcrowding is an understatement. There is no music or art room, no teacher’s lounge. The resource room for 53 students with IEP’s is the 11x21 former teacher’s lounge. Our music and art teachers forego a classroom because their classrooms have been made into K-5 classrooms to make space for more students. Our teachers eat lunch and lesson plan on folding tables in the gym while students are having physical education classes. Hallways serve as storage areas for carts containing a/v equipment, tablets, classroom supplies, ongoing projects etc. These hallways also double as tutoring and testing space. Children should not be receiving classroom instruction in hallways. The answer from the School Board has been to give Lucketts an addition to the existing school in 2025. Meanwhile, the county Board of Supervisors continues to approve housing in the Lucketts area as lots continue to be sold to families who are bringing in more kids. What would happen if the Lucketts families who homeschool or send their children to private school now, suddenly registered for school at Lucketts next

year? Where are these students going to fit? Rezoning proposed by the board moves students across all grades, which would fix class size issues, but class size is currently not the issue. Lucketts families have asked that trailers be brought in as a temporary means of overcrowding relief but even that request has not been approved. All of this said, I think the School Board needs to focus their efforts on fixing what is broken now and stop exaggerating their plans for future universal full-day kindergarten. — Hollie Fischer-McTiernan, Lucketts

Honoring Freedom Editor: Thank you for your many interesting community stories. In last week’s issue, we were happy to see Stilson Greene’s depiction of The Spirit of Loudoun statue above a quote from President Franklin D. Roosevelt. For those who don’t know, the actual Spirit of Loudoun statue sits to the left of the Loudoun County Courthouse where it has been for two years. The statue, begun by Larry Moison, who sadly died before completion, took more than 10 years to achieve and it was through the efforts of The Patriot Project Board, Clerk of Court Gary Clemens, and many in the community, that it is there for all to enjoy today. While there had been monuments for other wars at the courthouse, the one that gave us freedom and those who made it possible, were not honored. Now, thanks to so many individuals, those brave men and women from Loudoun County are honored. When you drive by the Courthouse, the statue is standing in its rightful place for all to see, enjoy and to remind us to be thankful for our freedoms. — The Patriot Project Board James B. Christian, Teresa M. McCarthy, Gail A. Adams, Claude J. Bradshaw, Gary M. Clemens, Terri A. Coleman, Dr. Donald G. Cooper, Wanda G. English, Francis R. and Judith L. Lindsay, Wynne C. Saffer and Joan A. Whitener

Hidden Crime Editor: In our politically divided nation, I think there’s one American value we can all agree on: Everyone deserves to be free. On June 27, the U.S. State Department released the 2017 Trafficking in Persons Report, which ranks 187 countries, including the U.S., on their efforts to combat human trafficking. This report sheds light on the hidden crime of modern-day slavery—a crime that holds more than 45 million men, women and children in bondage. The 19th century abolitionist William LETTERS >> 41

[ LETTERS ] Wilberforce said, “You may choose to look the other way, but you can never say again that you did not know.” What does this mean for us? For one thing, Representative Comstock and our members of Congress should recommit themselves to protecting the integrity of this report and the U.S. foreign aid programs that help rescue slaves and put traffickers behind bars. — Doug Kushin, Ashburn

Editor: In 2014, the Virginia General Assembly passed House Joint Resolution 98, establishing July 12 as Virginia SUDEP Awareness Day. The resolution

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ersock was elected over Helen Hyre. When her term ends next June, Davis said she plans to work full time at her family-owned business in town, The Fun Shop. Bataoel, 35, opened his campaign last week. As co-founder of the LEED consulting company Above Green, he brings with him 10 years of experience as a business owner. He was appointed to the town’s EDAC in 2014. According to Bataoel, there are two reasons he is running for mayor. He points to his work this spring, through the EDAC, to help facilitate a deal that brought the King Street Oyster Bar to Middleburg. “Recruiting that one business had such a big positive impact on the community,” he said. “It kind of got my wheels turning.” His other reason for running is because Davis is not. “If Betsy would have run, I wouldn’t run,” he said. “I wouldn’t dream of running if Betsy was not moving on.” According to his campaign website, Bataoel plans to keep the town from

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Aim high << FROM 3 how am I going to do this?’” Williams said. “The suit doesn’t know if you’re a girl or a guy. A helicopter doesn’t know if you’re a girl or a guy, right? You can do the same job those other guys can do.” Millard described North Idaho STEM Charter Academy winning a $250,000 grant by NASA to construct and launch a “CubeSat,” a cubic satellite weighing less than 3 pounds, which they’ll put into orbit later this year. “We’re high school students, and we’re launching a satellite,” she said, “Our goal is a really big one, but the sky is obviously not the limit when there are footprints on the moon.” The women also discussed more down-to-earth matters like networking, multiculturalism, and career advice. “The thing I really want to expose you all to today is what’s available to you,” Sellars said. “NASA needs everybody … somebody has to manage that money, so we need accountants. Somebody has to do that social media, somebody has to manage the project itself, we need communications kinds of people—all those kinds of things. If you have a skill set that isn’t necessarily STEM, we still need you.” Sellars’ career advice tied into the overall theme of the summer program. “The purpose of the program is to

expose the girls to as many different careers at this young age so they open themselves up to a lot of different things,” Rep. Comstock (R-VA-10) said. She serves on the U.S. House Committee on Science, Space and Technology. Comstock started her young women’s leadership program when she was a delegate in 2013, after being inspired by the popular book “Lean In: Women, Work, and the Will to Lead” by Facebook COO Sheryl Sandberg. She brought the program to her federal career after winning the 10th district in 2014. Each summer, Comstock hosts around 10 different speakers and events around Northern Virginia and DC for girls in high school and middle school. Since its inception, over 1000 young women have gone through the program. “It’s interesting to see different fields that are available for us, not just the regular doctor or engineer, but seeing the applications … seeing that there’s so many opportunities out there, it opens up my future for me,” said Riya Dabbi, a high school junior in the program. After the panel, the program screened the movie “Hidden Figures,” which tells the story of three black female NASA mathematicians who did the calculations behind launching John Glenn into orbit in 1962. For much of the audience, it was a second viewing. John Patterson is an intern with Loudoun Now. He is studying English and economics at the University of Virginia.

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Editor: I’m gratified the healthcare debate is alive and well, splashed against the backdrop of the July 4th holiday— when we stand as one, as equals, celebrating accomplishments and values. M.B. Crenshaw’s letter made me ask, “How do the Republican houses and the White House measure on the patriotic scale, determined as they are, to destroy the ACA (Obamacare) regardless of how many vulnerable citizens are affected?” Is it sincere and patriotic that Republicans have been whining for seven years about replacing the ACA, but are only now working on it and trying to rush them through? The ACA (Obamacare) is actually getting more popular among our citizens, but the confidence of insurance companies such as Aetna to stick with the exchanges, is being destroyed by an administration hostile to cooperation, jeopardizing the agreed upon government subsidies, and any option of adjustments to participation later. It’s what you call a self-fulfilling prophecy, folks. Destroy through any means possible, and it will be a failure. The Republican bill proposes cost-shifting rather than cost-cutting as David Cutler, applied economist at Harvard says, where “healthy people pay less when they do not have to pool with the sick, but sick people pay more. Premiums fall when coverage is allowed to be less generous, but out-ofpocket costs rise. Federal spending declines when Medicaid is cut, but states or private payers have to pick up the tab.” Mr. Cutler’s comprehensive article on steps to reduce healthcare spending yet provides a path to universal coverage that would please both sides of the aisle. To the point, other countries with universal health reform have proven that cost control takes place after coverage is made universal, not before. Canada spent the same share of its GDP on health care as the USA did until it implemented universal insurance coverage. After that, the trends diverged. Same goes for Massachusetts. I hope our leaders will not continue to embody a callous disregard for our well-being and get to work on a plan that’s fair to all. — T. Sullivan, Philomont

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was agreed upon after Khristin Kyllo, a 19-year-old Vienna resident, lost her life to SUDEP (Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy) in 2011. We, too, know the anguish of losing a child, as our 19-year-old son, John Paul, passed away from SUDEP in December 2015. John Paul was one of at least 3,000 SUDEP deaths that occur each year in the U.S. SUDEP is defined as a sudden, unexpected and non-traumatic (non-drowning-related) death in a person with epilepsy. Occurrences of SUDEP are most frequent between the ages of 20-40, and unfortunately, the exact triggers of SUDEP are unknown, and research is slow or non-existent. Today, almost 3 million Americans live with epilepsy, and 80,000 of those individuals live here in Virginia. The CDC estimates 1.16 cases of SUDEP for every 1,000 people living with epilepsy and the risk of SUDEP increases to 1 in 150 for those in “higher risk” categories. For a sense of scale: more Americans have died from SUDEP in the past 15 years (at least 45,000), than Americans killed in action during the entire Vietnam War (approx. 41,000), a conflict of roughly the same duration. Equally tragic as the number of young lives lost is the fact that the majority of treating physicians do not inform their patients about SUDEP, as occurrence is deemed “low risk” and thus it is unnecessary to raise it as a concern to the patient or family. Further, many medical examiners are unaware of SUDEP and have a high probability of underreporting of actual number of SUDEP deaths. In Virginia, however, we have an opportunity to generate new efforts around SUDEP awareness. Delegate Thomas A. “Tag” Greason (R-Ashburn) will propose legislation this year that addresses some of the current deficiencies surrounding SUDEP and bring to light a more accurate representation of what this silent killer is capable of. Under Del. Greason’s proposed bill, state medical examiners may be exposed to additional education and training on SUDEP and encouraged to inquire about any history of seizures. Furthermore, once a cause of death is determined to be SUDEP, reporting such a case to a national registry (such as the North American SUDEP Registry) would be required. Presently, only three states have passed SUDEP legislation into law—Illinois, New Jersey and North Carolina. Efforts are underway here in Virginia to enact meaningful laws that would provide state medical examiners with SUDEP education/training and require more accurate reporting on SUDEP deaths to help increase awareness within the medical community. Hopefully, these efforts will help provide the catalyst for increased research, determining diagnoses, and ultimately finding a cure for SUDEP. As we commemorate Virginia SUDEP Awareness Day this July 12, we can honor the memory of those young lives lost to SUDEP by increasing public awareness and supporting SUDEP research. Please join us in our quest.

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becoming just a tourist attraction, keep utility and tax rates low, reinvest in the historic downtown area, fill vacant spaces with new businesses and bring the town’s popular equestrian community to the forefront. “The highest priority for me is to keep Middleburg a small town,” he said. “There’s no question in my mind that’s totally the most important and critical thing.” Bataoel’s feelings toward the town reflect those of a life-long resident, such as Davis. Bataoel, however, is not a town native. He and his wife, Nelina, moved to Middleburg from Iowa in 2010. As more of his company’s work was beginning to emerge on the East Coast than in the Midwest, he suggested they move. Being a horse rider, Nelina was already acquainted with Middleburg’s equestrian community. “My wife said, ‘fine but it has to be Middleburg,’” Bataoel said. “It was that simple.” Bataoel plans to meet with residents as much as possible during the next 10 months. The election will be held May 1, 2018. For more information on Bataoel’s campaign, go to middleburg2018.com.

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BY EMILY HOUSTON

oudoun County is one of the most popular places in the nation for bicycling on unpaved roads, a pastime known as “gravel grinding” or “gravel riding.” As depicted on gravelmap.com, a nationwide rider-created database of gravel roads, Loudoun’s unpaved road network dramatically stands out. Unpaved roads are marked on the map in bright yellow, and Loudoun is a spider web of interlocking yellow threads. In stark contrast, surrounding rural areas such as the 93,000-acre agricultural reserve in Maryland, and the West Virginia panhandle, mostly lack those vibrant indicators of unpavement. A section of Maryland around Westminster, which runs northeast into Pennsylvania, is populated by numerous yellow dots indicating bits and pieces of gravel, but clearly, Loudoun’s visual prominence on Gravelmap displays a place where, unlike anywhere else in these mid-Atlantic states, an entire network of gravel roads exists. Nicole Davison, who owns and runs Bicycles & Coffee in Purcellville with her husband Scott, says, “We just happen to be sitting in the middle of some of the best gravel in the world.” Their shop caters to the Loudoun gravel scene, selling bikes specially equipped for the terrain with tires that glide over the gravel. “We love the personality of gravel,” she says.

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Riding gravel in Loudoun offers a unique experience that attracts riders from all over the country. The ability to ride loops of up to 100 miles, largely on gravel, is a big draw. But it’s also the varied terrain, historic houses and barns, dry-stacked stone walls, wildlife, and the sometimes unexpected scenes that excite the cyclists the Davisons take out. Recently, their group encountered a fox hunt and found themselves on a back road surrounded by dozen of hounds. Out-of-town visitors on the ride, some of whom Davison says are nationally-known cyclists, “couldn’t believe it.” Danielle Nadler, managing editor of Loudoun Now, got into gravel riding with her husband after years of road riding because they were scared they would be hit by a car on the paved roads. Paved road riding “just wasn’t fun anymore,” says Nadler. “The second you go from pavement to gravel, the whole atmosphere changes,” she says. The gravel roads slow everything down, including the traffic. “Drivers are much more low key on a gravel road,” she says. “We found a safe haven on gravel.” So why and how does this unique and rare network of unpaved roads even exist? In the 18th and 19th centuries, up to the time of the Civil War, Loudoun’s economy was not just agriculturally-based, but owing to its outstanding agriculture, Loudoun was Virginia’s richest county. Realization of that richness depended on getting goods to market, and people to and from distant locations. According to Richard Gillespie, Historian Emeritus of the Mosby Heritage Area Association, Loudoun’s early settlers “staked out this rich land with a purpose … trade.” Water-borne transportation (canals and the Potomac River), and railroads were not sufficiently responsive to Loudoun’s commercial and general transportation needs. Roads worked, however, as they connected prosperous, ambitious Loudoun farmers (and others) to the growing ports of Alexandria, Georgetown and Baltimore. As a

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result, Loudoun developed more than 200 years ago the most sophisticated network of rural roads in the young nation. And, through a series of circumstances, that remarkable network has come down to us largely intact. Loudoun’s agricultural success would be severely interrupted; trade suffered mightily from Loudoun’s catastrophic Civil War losses, and after the war, from the lack of tax revenues to build and maintain roads. In this respect, Gillespie says that because increased taxes were directed to pay for the new public school system established in Virginia after the war, “There was little money for public or private investment in road infrastructure well into the third decade of the 20th century. ... The existing roads, patched and repaired from time to time, would just have to do. In this sense, they were preserved—or at the very least, not modernized or replaced.” Horses, or more specifically, the “equestrian lifestyle,” helped preserve Loudoun’s unpaved roads, too. Beginning in the 1890s, the financial/industrial “elite” discovered Loudoun as ideal foxhunting territory, according to Gillespie, and “purchasing farms in the northern Piedmont of Virginia became all the rage. For the Hunt Country set, keeping the region underdeveloped was an asset. … Dirt roads were ideal for riding and for crossing in chase of the fox without rapidly moving modern automobile traffic to interfere.” Politics also were instrumental in the preservation of Loudoun’s rural roads. When Harry Flood Byrd became governor in 1926, he instituted a “pay-asyou-go” approach to road funding—no bonds would be sold to finance road construction and improvement, which would occur only when enough taxes and fees were collected to pay for it. In 1932, the Byrd Act became law, putting control over most county roads into the hands of the state government. “Somehow, Loudoun did not fare well as highway funds were allotted,” says Gillespie. This shortchanging likely was attributable to Byrd’s resentment of his political

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rival, former Gov. Westmoreland Davis, a Loudoun resident at Morven Park, and owner of the Loudoun Times-Mirror which often was critical of the “Byrd Machine.” Fast forward to the 1960s. “Loudoun was discovered by the ‘back to the land’ movement of young families looking to escape suburbia’s ‘little boxes’ and strip malls,” says Gillespie. “Dirt lanes and roads were part of the ambiance, and were bragged about more than criticized. With this ethic came a demand for vestiges of an earlier time,” which included gravel roads as well as village fairs, an artistic culture, a strong interest in local history, and a revitalized preservation movement, he recalls. Today, thanks to efforts by VDOT and area residents, especially those working with the Rural Roads Initiative, Loudoun’s approximately 290 miles of gravel roads support vehicular traffic never dreamed of by the early settlers who built them, yet they endure, as do millions of miles of unpaved roads across the nation. The U.S. has 4.1 million miles of roads—2.2 million of those miles (53 percent) are gravel. “Many of Loudoun’s roads remain uncannily as they were 150 years ago,” says Gillespie, “A thing of rare beauty and value … a national treasure.” Nicole Davison echoes that admiration for Loudoun’s special network. “You can go to Sierra Nevada in California to ride gravel, and it’s epic, but you don’t get that sense of history that you have here,” she says. Recently, the chief engineer of Shimano Corporation (maker of high-end bicycle components) visited Purcellville from Japan to experience Loudoun’s unique landscape firsthand. “Our unpaved paradise is now world-famous,” says Davison. Emily Houston, whose farm is bisected by a gravel road, is a board member of the Loudoun County Equine Alliance (LoudounEquine.org), editor of Horse Times magazine (horsetimes.net) and a member of the Rural Roads Committee of the Loudoun County Preservation and Conservation Coalition. In Our Backyard is compiled by the Coalition. Learn more about the organization at loudouncoalition.org.

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PowerFuel Summer Stops Loudoun County Public Schools will provide free meals to anyone younger than 18 on weekdays at the following locations: ■■Rolling Ridge Elementary, 500 E. Frederick Drive in Sterling, serves breakfast 8-9 a.m., lunch noon-1 p.m. through July 28; ■■Sterling Elementary, 200 W. Church Road in Sterling, serves breakfast 8-9 a.m., lunch noon-1 p.m. through July 28; ■■Sully Elementary School, 300 Circle Drive in Sterling, serves breakfast 8-9 a.m., lunch noon-1 p.m. through July 28; ■■Guilford Elementary, at 600 W. Poplar Road in Sterling, serves breakfast 8-9 a.m., lunch noon-1 p.m. through July 28; ■■Sugarland Elementary, 65 Sugarland Run Drive in Sterling, serves breakfast 8-9 a.m., lunch noon-1 p.m. through July 28; ■■Forest Grove Elementary, 46245 Forest Ridge Drive in Sterling, serves breakfast 8-9 a.m., lunch noon-1 p.m. through July 28; ■■Leesburg Elementary, 323 Plaza Street NE in Leesburg, serves breakfast 8-9 a.m., lunch noon-1 p.m. through July 14; ■■Dominion High School, 21326 Augusta Drive in Sterling, serves breakfast 8:30-9:30 a.m. and lunch 12:30-1:30 p.m. through Aug. 3; ■■Riverside High School, 19019 Upper Belmont Place in Leesburg, serves breakfast 8:30-9:30 a.m. and lunch 12:30-1:30 p.m. through Aug. 3. Text “food” to 877-877 for details on meal sites near you.

of each day. “No one is saying ‘oh you can eat, but you can’t.’ So there’s no stigma. Everyone is welcome.” Every summer for the past three years, the meals program has fed more students, and Domokos-Bays hopes to see that momentum continue. dnadler@loudounnow.com

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they have plenty to eat over the summer, so that’s what we’re trying to do.” This summer, the nine schools serving as “open sites” are: Rolling Ridge Elementary, Sterling Elementary, Sully Elementary, Guilford Elementary, Sugarland Elementary, Forest Grove Elementary, Leesburg Elementary, Dominion High School and Riverside High School. All of the listed elementary schools serve breakfast weekdays from 8 to 9 a.m. and lunch from noon to 1 p.m. The listed high schools serve breakfast from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. and lunch from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. (See sidebar for dates and addresses.) To get food into more little hands beyond those nine schools, the Nutrition Services staff is running two other type of programs: serving meals at schools that already have hundreds of students on site for camps and summer schools, and delivering meals to sites throughout the county. Meals are prepared in kitchens at three schools and loaded up in big, white vans. To make it clear that all children—truly all—are welcome to come and eat, an orange sign has been attached to each van that reads “Free Summer Meals—available for all children. No registration required.” It also asks passersby to text “food” to 877-877 for details about the meal sites near them.

“We want to make sure everyone knows we’re in the neighborhood and they’re welcome to come,” DomokosBays said. Meals are delivered to the four neighborhoods that host the Town of Leesburg’s R.O.C.K. (Recreation Outreach to Community Kids) program: Heritage Square, Evans Ridge, The Fields of Leesburg, and Fort Evans. Meals are also taken to Sugarland Elementary School to feed kids enrolled in Camp REAL, and to kids in a program called Healthy Plate at Lucketts Elementary School. Domokos-Bays said the best way to feed more kids is by giving them a reason to come to the school or one of the delivery sites. “What we found is that the most successful thing is if there’s a program at the school,” she said. Even something as small as a book giveaway or a crafts corner will bring families out. “So the kids are there already and we can make sure they leave full.” One example of that is at Ball’s Bluff Elementary School in Leesburg. It’s one of the county’s busiest school sites this summer, with three different programs under one roof. Starting this week, the school is home to general education summer school, special education summer school, and a county-run camp. On Tuesday morning alone, the cafeteria staff fed 169 students. In the classrooms just after the first bell, students could be seen sipping on freshly made fruit smoothies while gathering around their teachers for

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