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Ford’s Fish Shack chef and owner Tony Stafford recently opened a restaurant in Lansdowne, his third. He can’t hire enough staff, costing him $3,000 to $5,000 a week in sales.

Growing Pains for Loudoun’s Restaurants

BY KARA C. RODRIGUEZ elia Wilder begins her drive from her Fairfax County home to her restaurant at the Village at Leesburg every day wondering if the locks will be changed when she gets there. She slips the key into the door. Click. The Ten Spot Kitchen & Tap lives to see another day. The Ten Spot quietly opened at the end of May 2016. It was a quieter opening than Wilder may have wanted because she had only three kitchen employees. “We literally couldn’t open to the full operating hours we had negotiated in the lease until July 11 [2016] because I had to be able to give the three employees days

off,” she said. A year later, the staffing situation has not changed much for the better. She has to pay her kitchen employees more than the average hourly wage to keep them from leaving for a higher paying job. Her restaurant’s reviews are very good, yet weekdays are slow and the busy weekend nights may not be enough to sustain the restaurant much longer. Wilder has been paying all her bills, including the payroll, but is not able to afford a portion of the Ten Spot’s rent. She fears any day that she may be asked to leave. Wilder is not one to shy away from competition from other restaurants, but said she believes the reason for her and others’ struggles in the restaurant industry is a case of too much too soon. “We’ve got a real epidemic occurring

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here. We’ve crossed the line of competition into market saturation,” she said. The growth of the tourism and hospitality sector, of which the county’s restaurants, wineries and breweries play a big part, has established itself as one of Loudoun’s success stories. Visit Loudoun CEO Beth Erickson notes there are 16,840 hospitality and tourism-related jobs in the county, more than those employed by Loudoun County Public Schools and the Loudoun County government combined. The sector is expected to grow an additional 86 percent in the next few years. But with growth comes growing pains, and the owners and managers behind Loudoun’s restaurant scene have report-

Fired Detective Sues for Wrongful Termination BY RENSS GREENE A $6.35 million lawsuit filed in Loudoun Circuit Court Tuesday by former Loudoun detective Mark McCaffrey accuses Sheriff Michael Chapman of “malicious and callous abuse of his status and authority.” The lawsuit names Chapman both as sheriff and in his personal capacity, as well as the Loudoun

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lmost a decade ago, Dean and Nancy Vanhuss bought a beam barn and the surrounding 8 acres along Dry Mill Road, following their dream to operate a winery. They’ve since built up Dry Mill Winery to become one of the favorite wineries in a county that boasts more than three dozen. Now, the couple is looking to retire for good, and hopes to see the property continue in good hands. “They put their hearts and souls into it, and I think they want to relax and enjoy life a little bit,” said Kelly Gaitten, an associate broker with Berkshire Hathaway PenFed Realty. They officially put Dry Mill Winery on the market a week ago for $2.4 million.

It is the fourth Loudoun winery to go on sale in the past seven months. Late last year, Stephen and Shannon Mackey announced that they were selling their business and property Notaviva Vineyards. They’re moving to Colorado Springs to open an “urban winery.” Earlier this month, the “for sale” sign went up at 26-acre North Gate Vineyard near Purcellville. And there is a fourth that recently went on the market, according to Peter Leonard-Morgan, real estate professional with Hunt Country Sotheby. He said the owners of that 359-acre property are not quite ready to publically name the vineyard and winery estate that’s for sale. The reasons driving the sale of each of these wineries vary, but most have one thing in common—their owners are ready to slow down their lives a little, Leonard-Morgan said. “It’s a 24hour, seven-days-a-week operation. At

some point they’re thinking, we love it but really it’s time for us to pass the baton.” Dry Mill Winery stands out among the rest, Gaitten said. She noted that the property is the only winery on the market that doesn’t come with vines. The grapes the Vanhusses have used to produce wine were grown near Lovettsville. “There’s a lot of wineries for sale right now. The difference we bring to the table is there are a lot of possibilities with this property,” she said. “It’s a turnkey business, ready for the next custodian to come in and take the property to the next level.” She suggested a farm-to-table restaurant, a brewery, or an events venue, or an expanded winery. The property includes a restaurant-grade kitchen,

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“We can’t bring that evidence into the courtroom,” he said. Steven T. Webster, representing Miller, argued that hundreds of photos and other exhibits would provide enough information to help the jurors understand the scene and the witnesses’ perspectives, and that the logistics of organizing such a trip without introducing elements of prejudice would be challenging. “This is not a controlled environment in which to hold a jury trial,” he said. In a letter opinion, Fleming agreed with Webster. The judge acknowledged that such a site visit might always be LANSDOWNE JURY >> 13

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Is there merit in having the jury in the upcoming involuntary manslaughter trial involving the death of a Lansdowne infant visit the crash scene? County prosecutors thought so, but Loudoun Circuit Court Judge Douglas L. Fleming Jr. last week agreed with defense attorneys that such a trip was unnecessary. Deputy Commonwealth’s Attorney Sean Morgan sought to schedule a jury field trip to the intersection of Riverside Parkway and Coton Manor Drive as part of the trial, now set for October. John Miller’s defense attorneys say the extraordinary accommodation is unnecessary.

The two parties argued their positions in Circuit Court last Wednesday after extensive questioning of the Sheriff ’s Office lead investigator in the case. Investigators say, on Aug. 31, 2016, Miller drove through the intersection on Riverside Parkway and Coton Manor Drive in Lansdowne, crashing into Mindy Schulz as she was pushing her infant son, Tristan, in a stroller through the crosswalk. The baby was pronounced dead at the hospital shortly after. Mindy Schulz was injured and released from the hospital after three days of treatment. Morgan told Fleming it would be important for jurors to see the vantage points of the 14 eyewitnesses who are expected to testify in the case.

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Dry Mill Winery is officially on the market. The 8.2-acre property near Leesburg does not include a vineyard, so it could be the perfect spot for a restaurant, brewery, wedding and events venue—or continue as a winery.

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Supervisors Matthew F. Letourneau (R-Dulles) and Suzanne M. Volpe (R-Algonkian) found themselves on opposite sides of a close vote to increase supervisor pay.

Loudoun Supervisors Approve Raises in Split Vote BY RENSS GREENE

he Board of Supervisors has narrowly approved a 62 percent raise over its current salary for the next board when it takes office

in 2020. For board members, that means a jump from $41,200 to $66,826. The compensation for the next vice chairman will increase from $45,320 to $73,363, and the pay for the county chairman would rise from $50,000 to $81,100. Thereafter, supervisors will receive a 2 percent pay bump for the next three years. State code does not allow elected officials to index their pay to automatically change, such as with automatic cost-of-living adjustments. That pay increase is designed to track with the growth of the county’s general operating budget since the board’s last pay raise in 2008. It equates to where salaries would be now if supervisors

Letourneau and Randall argued the job of supervisor is a different job than it was when the salary was last set in 2008. “It’s not necessarily a raise for a member of the Board of Supervisors, it’s a classification of what the job is, similar to any other change when there’s a change to what the job is,” Letourneau said. “It’s not the same job, is the bottom line.” And Randall and Meyer argued that low board pay could be keeping lower-income people from running for office. “You should not do this job to be rich, you are correct about that, and I don’t think anyone up here is saying they want to get rich,” Randall said. “But what I am saying is there are people who leave careers to do this job.” Randall left her own job to take on RAISES >> 7

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received approximately 4 percent raises every year. In a vote July 20, that passed 5-4, with Supervisors Matthew F. Letourneau (R-Dulles), Koran T. Saines (D-Sterling), Tony R. Buffington Jr. (R-Blue Ridge), Ron A. Meyer Jr. (R-Broad Run), and Chairwoman Phyllis J. Randall (D-At Large) in support. Board Vice Chairman Ralph M. Buona (R-Ashburn), Kristen C. Umstattd (D-Leesburg), Geary M. Higgins (R-Catoctin), and Suzanne M. Volpe (R-Algonkian) were opposed. Letourneau, who led the initiative alongside Randall, said that is fair compensation for “the type of responsibilities that come with the job of overseeing what will be a $3 billion enterprise in a county of 400 thousand people.” “The buck stops right here. We have a responsibility. The amount of money in this proposal is a very fair compensation for that amount of responsibility,” Letourneau said.

Loudoun supervisors have unanimously approved a change recommended by the county finance committee to get rid of vehicle window stickers, but to continue charging a $25 vehicle license fee. The county is laying the groundwork to take over billing and collection of taxes for the towns, if the General Assembly passes legislation allowing it to do so. It’s a move intended to save money and simplify things for town taxpayers by giving them one bill with one due date instead of two. With the county taking over town taxes and getting rid of window stickers, it could also mean an end to all window stickers in Loudoun—except in Purcellville and Hamilton, which have already opted not to join the county program. Supervisor Tony R. Buffington Jr. (R-Blue Ridge), who is moving from Brambleton to Purcellville, said he is “not happy” about that. “I would not want to be on the Purcellville Town Council, because when their residents figure out they’re the only people in the county with a decal on their windshield, they’re going to come out with pitchforks,” quipped Supervisor Ralph M. Buona (R-Ashburn) at the finance committee meeting where the idea was unanimously recommended to the full Board of Supervisors. The window stickers will be gone at the beginning of the 2019 fiscal year, on July 1, 2018. If the county is able to reach an agreement with the towns and the General Assembly passes legislation, the county plans to take over real estate taxes for the towns in January 2019, and personal property taxes in January 2020.

Virginians are used to hearing that another bridge over the Potomac River could never happen because Maryland is against it, but Marylanders showed cracks in that wall in a vote at the National Capital Region Transportation Planning Board on July 20. Representatives from three Maryland cities—Gaithersburg, Rockville, and Takoma Park—voted to keep plans to further study a new bridge. The Transportation Planning Board’s Long Range Planning Board had rec-

ommended 10 topics for further study, such as regional bus rapid transit, extending Metrorail, and express toll lanes. Among those is an additional bridge crossing. Members of the Maryland delegation attempted to strike that topic from that proposal, but fell just shy, 12-17. “It’s obviously worth studying,” said Gaithersburg City Council member Neil Harris, one of the three dissenting votes. “There are many challenges— the route would be a challenge, and the BRIDGE VOTE >> 13

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olent Association make presentations to new hires in their fields during their training. “Unions offer their members a vast amount of benefits if they join, including finance programs, legal assistance, life insurance, and various discounts, all of which would be beneficial to Loudoun County employees,” Mader said. “These groups and associations could potentially provide resources and benefits to the employees that the county currently does not provide,” said Loudoun Police Benevolent Association President Sean Dikeman. “I take on this challenge every day because what we do matters,” said Patti Nelson, who overseas nurses for the Loudoun Department of Mental Health, Substance Abuse and Developmental Services. She is also the chairwoman of Loudoun’s SEIU Virginia 512. “We provide desperately needed care to our citizens, to2:59 ourPMfriends, to our neighbors.” 7/20/17 And Loudoun County Juvenile

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Jeremy Mader, of the Loudoun Career Firefighters Association, speaks in support of letting unions advertise in the county’s New Employee Orientation Packet.

“This is a can of worms, and it places an unfair burden on county administration to start making value judgments about what is beneficial to county employees and what is not.” Supervisor Ralph M. Buona (R-Ashburn) argued that putting materials from outside organizations, including unions, would hurt the county’s ability to negotiate against its employees. “Why would we negotiate against ourselves?” Buona said. “You would not find the board of directors of a Fortune 500 company telling human resources to put—I’m going to say it—union materials in the new hire packet.” Supervisors voted 6-3 along party lines not to go ahead with Saines’s proposal.

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Supervisors voted along party lines to kill a proposal that would have let unions and other organizations outside county government include materials in the county’s packages for new hires. Supervisor Koran T. Saines (D-Sterling) proposed county staff come up with a process to allow “non-affiliated third parties with a presence in Loudoun County” to place a one-page flyer in the county’s New Employee Orientation Packet at no cost to taxpayers. Saines said the restrictions keep out organizations like the Loudoun Credit Union and the local chapter of the Service Employees International Union. “To me, as an [human resources] person, I thought that was a little interesting,” Saines said. “There are a lot of different services out there that they [county employees] could benefit from.” Representatives from the Police Benevolent Association, the Loudoun County Career Firefighters Association, and the local SEIU Virginia 512 all came to the meeting to speak in favor of Saines’ proposal. “There seems to be resistance and unnecessary fear from some members of the community because this will potentially allow unions to place brochures into the new hire packet in an attempt to recruit new members,” said Loudoun Career Firefighters Association member Jeremy Mader. “Unions are already operating throughout Loudoun County government, and no one is forcing new employees to become new members, since Virginia is a right-to-work state.” The firefi ghters’ and the1 7.27.17 Avie association LN HalfPg (Halo).pdf Loudoun chapter of the Police Benev-

Courts probation office Julius Reynolds II said of the young people he supervises, “I know of no greater legacy to leave here on earth than to be a spoke on the continuum of success of these people’s lives.” But, he said, Loudoun’s employees to experience difficulties in the workplace, “whether it be with other coworkers or management.” But those concerns fell on deaf ears among Republican supervisors. “I think this is a solution in search of a problem,” said Supervisor Matthew F. Letourneau (R-Dulles). “I have a hard time believing that any of the employee groups are not aware of any of the organizations that came before us tonight and spoke.” He also said it would be dangerous for county staff to come up with a way to decide which organizations can get in:

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Loudoun Says No to Metro Sales Tax BY RENSS GREENE Loudoun supervisors unanimously adopted a resolution opposing the idea of a regional sales tax to cover Metrorail’s funding shortfalls last week. Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments staff have offered up the option of a 1 percent regional sales tax to fill a $15.6 billion shortfall in Metro’s maintenance and repair budget over the next 10 years. The sales tax would be expected to generate $650 million annually. A poll by The Washington Post found a slim majority of Northern Virginians favored the idea over other options, like higher fares, but it has gained very little traction with elected officials. The Council of Governments report estimates that under a sale tax funding model, Northern Virginia alone would pick up about half the cost of Metro, with Maryland the District of Columbia splitting the rest. Loudoun would generate 10 percent of Metro tax revenue, despite having only three stops, currently under construction. The District of Columbia would contribute only 22.8 percent—less than Fairfax County at 27.6 percent. “People that live in Neersville and Middleburg and beyond that would never be using Metro would fall under the sales tax,” said Supervisor Geary M. Higgins (R-Catoctin), who introduced the resolution opposing the sales tax. “Already we’re paying $18-plus a day to use the toll road, we’re going to be putting our gasoline taxes into this, we have high property taxes.” Loudoun leaders have said there is lit-

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The future Metro Dulles Station is under construction at Dulles International Airport.

tle or no chance of the General Assembly signing off on a regional sales tax for Metro. Instead, the county has proposed an alternative—forming a contract among Northern Virginia jurisdictions that allows them to pool their resources and issue bonds. Currently, Metro has to finance all its projects in cash, something very few large organizations and governments do. “That is not the way that we operate, and if we did, we wouldn’t be building anywhere near as many schools as we do,” said Supervisor Matthew F. Letourneau (R-Dulles). Financing larges projects on the bond market, rather than coughing up cash up front, helps localities like Loudoun stretch their infrastructure dollar further. Letourneau said pooling resources

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and making them bondable could cover Metro’s funding shortfalls, at least in the near term. “What we are doing is putting an option on the table that could be a bridge to a different solution, or reduce the need for another revenue stream like those being discussed,” Letourneau said. The resolution cites the significant taxes Loudouners already pay for transportation—including a 2.1 percent Northern Virginia gas tax, a 1-cent higher sales tax rate to fund Northern Transportation Authority projects, and high tolls along the Dulles Greenway. The only dispute on the board was whether Loudoun indeed “has one of the highest median property tax rates in the United States,” as stated in Higgins’ original draft of the resolution, and whether that debate is germane to the

question of a sales tax. That phrase was struck from the resolution 8-1 over Higgins’ strong objections. But the vote to oppose the sales tax was unanimous. Only Supervisor Kristen C. Umstattd (D-Leesburg) showed any reservations. “I thank Mr. Hemstreet, Mr. Letourneau, Madame Chair, for trying to come up with a creative way to bundle the cash that’s already going into Metro, and to leverage it,” Umstattd said. “But if that doesn’t get approved by the General Assembly, and if the Metro tax districts with their increased property taxes aren’t able to carry the full financial load of Metro, then if we don’t have a sales tax option, it falls back on the property tax and becomes a burden for every property owner and every person who rents property in the whole county.” Loudoun already has overlapping special real estate tax districts around its future Metro stops and in the Metro area generally. “The dream of Metro was sold on the basis that it was going to pay for itself, and it was going to pay for itself through the increase of property tax values, and the money that was going to come in from the tax districts, and the rest of the things that were involved in that,” said Higgins, who in his previous term voted against bringing Metro to Loudoun. “I’m not going to get into who voted for what, but we’ve had nothing but bad news since that vote on this project, so to add an additional 1 percent sales tax [...] is frankly outrageous for the three miles and two stations that we have.” rgreene@loudounnow.com

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The Discover the Charm mural, near the Liberty Street Parking Lot, is the town’s newest piece of public art.

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he newest piece of town public art will be formally dedicated in a ceremony at 10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 5. Leesburg-based graphic agency Sagetopia and the Friends of Leesburg Public Arts will preside over the dedication ceremony for the new “Discover the Charm” mural located adjacent to the Liberty Street parking lot. The team at Sagetopia, which moved to the town’s Arts and Cultural District in 2015, created and painted the mu-

ral as a token of their gratitude for the opportunity to be involved with the district. The 25-foot-by-18-foot mural was inspired by many aspects of historic Leesburg, and includes depictions of the Fourth of July fireworks at Ida Lee Park; the W&OD Trail; musical scenes from First Friday and the Tally Ho Theatre; local restaurants and shops on King Street; the Shocktoberfest haunted house at Paxton Manor; and more. “The purpose of the mural is to inspire the public to explore the Town of Leesburg,” Sung Hee Kim, Sagetopia’s founder and creative director, stated. “As we were working on the mural,

people would stop and express excitement when they found their favorite local landmarks in the artwork. We want to spread the message that public art brings economic prosperity to the community by attracting the public to local businesses.” Lowe’s of Leesburg donated paint supplies for the mural, and Sagetopia staff and other volunteers completed the project. FOLPA and members of the Commission on Public Art also provided support. Karli Mowrey was the illustrator and designer of the mural.

Leesburg Ends Fiscal Year on Solid Footing BY KARA C. RODRIGUEZ Weeks after wrapping up fiscal year 2017, projections show that Leesburg exceeded its own expectations in terms of revenue. Clark Case, the town’s director of Finance and Administrative Services, appeared before the Town Council on Monday with a fiscal year end look at 2017. “This report contains a lot of very good news,” he summarized. General Fund revenues exceeded estimates by $1.7 million, he said, which will be transferred to the town’s unassigned fund balance. Much of that is owed to higher-than-anticipated revenues from sales tax, meals tax, and Transient Occupancy Tax. These types of taxes are difficult to predict, and town staff tends to project them conservatively based on long-term trends. “What’s really helping us out is businesses in town are doing well,” he said.

“Revenues have exceeded our estimates due to accelerated development and revitalization of businesses.” — Clark Case, Leesburg Director of Finance Real estate tax revenues came in right around town staff ’s estimates, Case added. The town saw significant declines in communications tax and cigarette tax revenues, with Case positing that the former may be attributable to many families choosing to forego landlines at their homes. Traffic fine revenue was also down significantly at 26 percent. Case said later that the court system has been waiving traffic fines at a high-

er frequency and only assessing defendants court costs, with the town losing out on the traffic fine revenue. All town departments within the General Fund came in at, or below, projected expenditures for fiscal year 2017. The Leesburg Police Department had a significant underrun of 11 percent, attributable to continuing department vacancies. Town ManagBUDGET >> 9

The Leesburg Police Department will host National Night Out festivities in two town neighborhoods from 5-8 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 1. Leesburg will join communities across the nation in the 34th annual celebration, which encourages residents to join members of their local public safety agency to foster and strengthen neighborhood collaboration and police-community relations. The main site for this year’s festivities in Leesburg will be the Loudoun Hills neighborhood on Meadows Lane NE. Hosted by the Loudoun Hills Homeowners Association, the evening will include children’s activities and police equipment displays. Loudoun Hunger Relief will also be in attendance, distributing non-perishable food and information about their programs. Activities also will be held in the Sycamore Hills neighborhood, including a moon bounce, refreshments and demonstrations by CVR Martial Arts and the School of Rock. Sponsors for Leesburg’s National Night Out include Ashburn Rentals, Atomic Trampoline, Buffalo Wild Wings, Chik-Fil-A, Costco, CVR Martial Arts, Kohls, Leesburg Animal Park, Manhattan Pizza, School of Rock, Subway, Target and Wegmans.

Meadowbrook Celebrates Opening Mayor Kelly Burk will officiate a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Saturday to mark the grand opening of the Meadowbrook Farm development. When completed, the Van Metre Homes community will house 400 single-family homes. The ribbon-cutting ceremony begins at 3:30 p.m., and will be followed by a grand opening celebration from 4 to 8 p.m. Three model homes will be open for tours. Refreshments will be provided by Delirium Café, Red Hot & Blue, The Wine Kitchen and Papa John’s. Carnival rides, a petting zoo and other children’s activities will be on site. Weather permitting, visitors will be able to go up in a tethered hot air balloon, high enough to see downtown Leesburg. The celebration will kick off at 1001 Akan St. SE in Leesburg, off Rt. 15. For more information about the community, go to vanmetrehomes.com/virginia/ leesburg/meadowbrook-farm. BRIEFS >> 11

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Fractured Prune Eyes August Opening BY KARA C. RODRIGUEZ The area’s doughnut scene will get a little hotter this summer, with the forthcoming arrival of the Fractured Prune at the Village at Leesburg development. An Ocean City, MD, icon, the doughnut franchise has branched out from its boardwalk beginnings to now include 26 locations nationwide. Angel Smith, the owner of the soon-to-open Leesburg location, recently completed a 23-year career as a U.S. Marine pilot and purchased the rights to 10 stores in the Northern Virginia area. The Village at Leesburg shop will be her first to open. The Stafford resident is planning to run the Leesburg shop with the help of her daughter and store general manager, Kaelin Evans. Smith chose the Village at Leesburg as her first location

because of the culture at the development. “The sense of dedication to the community stood out,” she said. “There’s a great vibe here. It felt like exactly where I needed to be.” The doughnut market is a hot one at the moment, with competition from Duck Donuts, B Doughnut and others. For Smith, she said the goal is making sure that every customer gets a hot, made-to-order donut of the same quality as one they would receive in its flagship store. Adjusting opening hours to catch commuters on their way into work is also a goal, Smith said. An opening in the second week of August is anticipated. For more information, visit facebook.com/fracturedpruneleesburg. krodriguez@loudounnow.com

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A long-time member of the Loudoun County Sheriff ’s Office has joined the Leesburg Police Department. George Cumberledge has been named a lieutenant in the department’s Field Operations Division. Cumberledge started his law enforcement career in 2001 with the Alexandria Sheriff ’s Office where he served at the Adult Detention Center. He joined the Loudoun County Sheriff ’s Office in 2004 and served as a patrol deputy for seven years before his promotion to sergeant. While with the County Sheriff ’s Office, he supervised the Employment Services Section and Rapid Response Unit. Cumberledge also served as a member of the sheriff ’s office’s SWAT team for more than a decade, with three of those years as a team commander. He is a certified instructor through the state Department of Criminal Justice Services, specializing in Taser deployment and firearms. Cumberledge holds a bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice Administration from Columbia Southern University.

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Stomach Virus Count at Sterling Chipotle Above 135 The Loudoun County Health Department has identified more than 135 people who became ill after visiting the Chipotle on Tripleseven Road in Sterling the weekend of July 13. The agency confirmed that norovirus, or stomach flu, was the cause. “Two ill patrons have tested positive for the same strain of norovirus. Based on symptoms reported and these preliminary laboratory results, the cause of the outbreak is believed to be norovirus, though the specific source of the norovirus has not yet been identified,” said Dr. David Goodfriend, director of the health department. On July 17, the health department was notified by Chipotle Mexican Grill on Tripleseven Road in Sterling and by

local medical providers of customers complaining of nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea over the previous two days. The restaurant voluntarily closed

that day to undergo “a complete sanitization,” and managers worked with the health department to help identify the cause of the illnesses and to prevent future illnesses, including having health department staff members onsite on July 18 and 19. The outbreak is being investigated as a virus spread by a human carrier rather than a problem in the restaurant’s supply chain. Only the Sterling location was affected. The restaurant reopened July 19. “The Health Department is not aware of any customers becoming ill since the reopening of the facility last Wednesday,” Goodfriend said. The incident got national attention, in part because the company has had

previous problems with viral outbreaks and contamination. A similar outbreak was reported at a Boston Chipotle restaurant in 2015, when 80 customers reported symptoms of the virus after eating there. Last year, the company had an E.coli contamination problem that hit its restaurants in 14 states. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, one in six Americans gets sick from contaminated food each year. Norovirus (sometimes called “stomach flu”) is the most common cause of foodborne illness. People infected with norovirus usually develop symptoms 12 to 48 hours after being exposed and most people who are ill get better within three days.

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At a ceremony at Heritage High School in Leesburg, 24 new recruits graduated to become firefighters and EMTs.

Loudoun Fire-Rescue Graduates 24 Recruits On Friday, July 21, before family members and friends, 24 recruits graduated from Loudoun County Fire and Rescue’s 34th recruit class. In a ceremony at Heritage High School in Leesburg, Deputy Clerk of

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those recruits who made outstanding improvements during the recruit academy. “This is a proud moment for our fire-rescue system,” stated Chief W. Keith Brower, Jr. “Through their dedication to our core values, teamwork, integrity, professionalism and service, these fine individuals will make valuable contributions to our fire and rescue family and the community as a whole.” The recruits’ training academy incorporated 1,000 hours of both emergency medical technician and firefighting training into a 28-week program. They will now begin their careers as Loudoun County Firefighter/ EMTs, assigned to various fire and rescue companies throughout the county. Deputy Chief of Training Randall L. Shank emceed the graduation ceremony. Fire System Chief W. Keith Brower, Jr., Battalion Chief of Training Bernard Gottholm and several training officers were on hand to address the recruits, family members and friends. Each of the speakers commended the recruits on their hard work and dedication, recognizing their accomplishments as well as the family members who’ve supported them throughout this journey. SAFETY BRIEFS >> 13

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Lansdowne jury << FROM 3 helpful to jurors to some degree, but concluded that a tour would be “necessary only when other evidence is inadequate to fairly present the case to the jury.” Fleming said the photographs, witness testimony and other evidence that will be available to jurors would allow the attorneys to argue their cases. The judge did rule in prosecutors’ favor on two other motions. He agreed to allow the jurors to see Miller’s 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee, which remains in the Sheriff ’s Office impound lot, during the trial. He also agreed to allow Tristan’s parents, Rod and Mindy Schulz, to be

present in the courtroom during the trial. Webster had objected, saying it was a “virtual certainty” that their outbursts or other reactions would unduly affect jurors. “It is hard to imagine a more difficult and emotionally charged proceeding for parents to endure than the trial involving the death of their child,” he wrote in a filing on the motion. “And it is unreasonable to expect that the parents will be able to conceal their emotions as testimony is advanced and exhibits displayed.” Fleming said the Schulz would be allowed to watch the proceedings and would be advised to refrain from impermissible conduct. nstyer@loudounnow.com

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A July 19 call to investigate a fight in Loudoun Station ended with a Leesburg man facing even more serious charges. According to the Loudoun County Sheriff ’s Office, deputies were called to Central Station Drive just before 1 a.m. to investigate a reported assault.

Deputies found the suspect, Noland A. Moser, 25, inside a restaurant. He allegedly resisted arrested and assaulted the deputies. After he was taken into custody, he was transported to the hospital for treatment of injures described as minor. After that, he was taken to the Loudoun County Adult Detention Center, where he is being held without bond on charges of assault, assault on law enforcement, resisting arrest and public intoxication.

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am Adamo doesn’t mind admitting it. When he was hired to oversee Loudoun County Public Schools’ planning department 20 years ago, he didn’t foresee it being too big a job. After all, he had worked in the planning department for Albuquerque Public Schools, a school system that had reached 100,000 students and was still growing. “They talked about Loudoun getting ready for all this growth, but I was a little skeptical,” he said. “It was just hard to imagine coming from a school division of close to 100,000 students to Loudoun that we would be building and opening as many schools as we did.” It was 1997, and Loudoun had 40 public schools and 23,914 students. Fifty new schools and 55,000 more students later, Adamo is retiring. The past two decades, Adamo has been tasked with predicting enrollment numbers during years that Loudoun was one of fastest growing counties in the nation. He was one of the few—if not only— people in the country tasked with navigating a school system through so much growth in such little time, said Edgar B. Hatrick III, who served as the county’s superintendent of schools from 1991 to 2014. When he hired Adamo, his goal was to plan well enough that temporary classroom trailers would no longer be needed. That meant finding and purchasing land, and nailing down an efficient design and build process to have buildings ready as the students came. “So the planners had to be as accurate as possible,” Hatrick said. And many didn’t believe Adamo’s enrollment predictions, he added. “In the early days in particular, there was a sense of disbelief—this growth can’t continue. But it did. It made us one

of the fastest growing counties in the country for years.” Bringing with him a few things he learned in Albuquerque, Adamo finetuned a complicated formula to come up with annual enrollment forecasts. To pinpoint a student population figure years in advance, Adamo’s team looks at birth rates, number of housing units approved by the county Board of Supervisors, economic growth, and developments that could draw more families, like Metro’s Silver Line. That figure helps guide staffing and budget decisions and plans to build new schools. The formula had to be continually tweaked, Adamo said, as the square footage of townhomes grew larger and housed more kids. The current formula calls for 0.8 students from single-family detached homes, 0.55 students from single-family attached homes, and 0.32 students from multi-family homes. Adamo credited Planning Supervisor Beverly Tate for helping to keep the formula as accurate a predictor as possible. “Without Bev’s help, I don’t think I would ever had made it.” Most years, Adamo and his team were off by only a few students. Last year, they were off by 15 students countywide—just 0.019 percent from the actual enrollment of 78,665. “But the thing is, you’re still wrong in a lot of people’s minds,” Adamo said. The trickiest part has been correctly predicting how many students will enroll at each school. Adamo’s job got even harder four years ago when the School Board decided to allow students to request to attend a school other than their assigned school, if there was room available. “That makes it hard to do a projection because you can’t control that,” he said. And about 5 percent of the county’s students take advantage of the open enrollment option. “What we do is give a projection that is really an educated guess.”

He has also been the man who oversees attendance boundary changes, the part of his job that has been the most stressful. He helped draw attendance lines for 50 schools in his tenure, but he said it never got easier. He was often accused of ignoring families’ requests or not looking out for students’ best interests. “When you’re talking about effecting the lives of people’s most important thing— their kids—the stakes get high. After a number of years, you’re keenly aware that you’re not only affecting the kids but also the day-to-day operations of a family,” Adamo said. “That stress doesn’t go away. It’s always hanging over you.” He’s most enjoyed working with a talented team of administrators; together they’ve helped guide the school system that is shaping thousands of young minds every day. “The best thing for me is working with people who were so dedicated to getting kids what they needed—whether it be planning, zoning changes, or actual construction to what our principals and teachers are doing day in and day out.” After years of lengthy school board meetings and boundary public hearings, Adamo is looking forward to relaxing in retirement. He and his wife, Wendy, are heading back to New Mexico where they first met 25 years ago. They’re working now on plans to build a home there. He’ll also spend much of his retirement on two wheels. He’s an avid cyclist; he rode from his home in Lovettsville to the school administration building in Ashburn almost every day. But as for his evenings, well, he may find his way back into a boardroom. Adamo has joked about running for the school board there. “That’s been suggested to me, but I don’t know…I would love to give back in the community in some way.” dnadler@loudounnow.com

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Giant, Rotary Club Launches School Supplies Drive The Giant and the Rotary Club of Ashburn this week launched their annual Rally for Our Kids school supply

Free Tdap Vaccine Administered Saturday The Loudoun County Health Department and Loudoun County Public Schools will offer the Tdap vaccine free of charge for rising sixth-graders from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, July 29, at Park View High School. Park View High School is at 400 W. Laurel Ave. in Sterling. State law requires all students entering the sixth grade to have received this vaccine. Tdap is a combination vaccine that protects against three potentially life-threatening bacterial diseases: tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis (whooping cough). A parent must accompany their child to the clinic and bring the child’s insurance card if he or she has insurance.

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Little River Elementary has been awarded $4,955 in a 2017 Lowe’s Toolbox for Education grant from the Lowe’s Charitable and Educational Foundation. Little River submitted a grant proposal, entitled Stand Up to Learn, requesting support for a flexible seating project, including standing desks. The proposal included both single- and double-standing desks. The double-standing desks will allow for collaborative group stations. With supplies in hand thanks to Lowe’s, Little River will host a community build event later this summer to assemble more than 25 flexible seating options.

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drive. Through Aug. 6, area Giant stores will display posters with a list of needed items and bins to collect purchased and donated supplies. The goal is to fill 1,000 backpacks for children whose families cannot afford to provide their children with school supplies. The supply list includes notebooks, baby wipes, tissues, pencils, glue sticks, yellow highlighters, crayons, and markers. Ashburn Rotary is also seeking volunteers to help assemble backpacks and to distribute flyers at Giant stores. Those interested can contact Ken at Ken@KenCourter.com or 571-2013877.

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Teachers Get Nutrition Lesson Loudoun County Public Schools School Nutrition Services Department recently joined forces with Virginia Cooperative Extension of Loudoun County, Giant Food and Virginia Family Nutrition to offer a full-day workshop for teachers on various school nutrition initiatives. The purpose of the workshop was to help secondary classroom teachers identify ways in which general nutrition, food science, plant science and farm-to-school projects could be integrated into project-based learning activities in classrooms. Nineteen middle school and high school teachers attended the workshop, which was funded by a USDA Farm to School Planning Grant received by School Nutrition Services. The teachers took part in hands-on learning activities, including cooking and food preparation demonstrations and soil lab experiments. The teachers also made community connections to agencies that may serve as important partners as students seek to solve challenging, real world problems. The teachers also took back to their schools some valuable resources for instructional activities. All teachers received a hydroponic garden tower from the Loudoun County Health Department and complete sets of a 4-H curriculum. School Nutrition Services will provide a composting tumbler or raised garden bed to eight of the participating schools.

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Teachers in Loudoun’s public schools recently learned a few tips about how to bring nutrition lessons into the classroom.

The new lessons and partnerships already seem to be taking root. Renae Sterling, marketing teacher and DECA adviser at Briar Woods High School, is

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Fired << FROM 1 County Board of Supervisors, and the Loudoun County government. The 50-page civil filing alleges Chapman manages the Loudoun County Sheriff ’s Office through “a dynamic of intimidation generated by rudeness, lies, and insulting behavior towards his colleagues, punctuated by screaming and fits of rage, capped by campaigns of unrelenting retaliation, by any means, against the perpetrators of every perceived slight or difference of opinion.” In December 2015, McCaffrey, who already had 30 years of law-enforcement under his belt, was not re-sworn following Chapman’s reelection. At the time, McCaffrey was the lead investigator in the ongoing case of Braulio M. Castillo, one of Loudoun’s most high-profile murder cases in recent years. Following the firing, McCaffrey was hired by the Commonwealth’s Attorney’s Office to serve through the trial, which resulted in a guilty verdict and a life sentence. McCaffrey voted for Chapman in his first election, but in the next election in 2015 supported one of Chapman’s rivals, former Loudoun County Sheriff ’s Office Major Eric Noble, in the Republican primary. Noble, who resigned when he campaigned for the post, lost the primary and went on to serve as chief of police in Haymarket, retiring in December 2016. The lawsuit alleges that, despite

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McCaffrey’s sterling performance reviews, he was not re-hired because he had supported Noble’s campaign. It also details other alleged retaliation, including that Chapman ordered that, despite having no negative remarks, the numerical score on McCaffrey’s final performance review be reduced so that McCaffrey would not receive a performance bonus. Among the comments from the review, quoted in the lawsuit: McCaffrey closes cases much more often than the national average, “draws on his extensive experience as a detective and law enforcement officer to make sound decisions and solve problems,” and “maintains professional, positive attitude in working with others.” The lawsuit alleges in not re-hiring McCaffrey for political reasons, Chapman violated McCaffrey’s rights to

freedom of expression under the Virginia and U.S. constitutions, as well as a cooperative agreement between the county government and the sheriff that extends county human resources policies to sheriff ’s office employees. The case also argues Chapman sought to “crush” McCaffrey even after he left the sheriff ’s office. For example, it alleges that when Chapman heard a rumor McCaffrey was being considered for a program at the Purcellville Police Department, he ordered one of his senior officers to call Purcellville Police Chief Cynthia McAlister and threaten to remove Loudoun Sheriff ’s Office resources from that program if McCaffrey was hired. In naming the county government and Board of Supervisors in the case, the suit argues the county should have protected McCaffrey from Chapman’s “malignant narcissism.” “Today’s civil suit filed by former Deputy Mark McCaffrey is a reprised chronicle of false allegations, conjecture, innuendo and/or grossly exaggerated stories designed to smear me, our staff, and the honor and integrity of the entire Loudoun County Sheriff ’s Office,” Chapman said in a statement. “They are the same disruptive, destructive and discredited allegations used by a former failed candidate for Sheriff during the last election cycle.” He said he exercises his authority to not reappoint deputies “sparingly, in good faith and in the best interests of the citizens of Loudoun County.” Reached on his cellphone, Chapman declined to comment further.

Historically, successfully suing a Virginia sheriff for wrongful termination has been difficult—cases across the state have often been dismissed or settled. The sheriff has broad authority to hire and fire at will. In the case of policymaking positions, the sheriff can even hire and fire for politically-motivated reasons, referred to as “political patronage,” as political affiliation in those cases can affect job performance. But McCaffrey’s attorney, Robert Cynkar, argues that isn’t the case here. As a detective, he said, McCaffrey did not make policy, and “it is not legally correct to say that a constitutional officer can violate the Constitution.” “The sheriff, as a constitutional officer, can no more refuse to appoint someone because they don’t like their race or their gender than they can because they properly exercised their right of political expression,” Cynkar said. Cynkar also represents Castillo’s children in an ongoing civil suit against their father. The case also lays out a great number of other alleged bad practices in Chapman’s leadership, from mismanaging the budget, to awarding contracts to or hiring campaign contributors, to protecting friends from law enforcement, to coming to work “reeking of alcohol.” It portrays a story of senior officers who “loathe” Chapman but do his bidding out of fear of retaliation. The county government has released a statement saying it will attempt to move the case to federal court because of the lawsuit’s federal constitutional claim, and that it “will not comment on matters involving personnel, particularly when they involve litigation.” “As a result, the Board of Supervisors, the County Attorney, and county employees will not comment further, or take any action, pending the outcome of the litigation,” the statement reads. It isn’t the first time Chapman has faced allegations of political retaliation. In April 2016, Loudoun Now uncovered memos detailing 85 transfers and promotions among the sheriff ’s less than 600 sworn officers. Those included transferring Detective Sean Dikeman, president of the Police Benevolent Association’s Loudoun chapter, from investigation automotive theft to the less desirable job of night patrol. Loudoun PBA Senior Vice President Sergeant Jay Conner—who was given a Commendation Award during the sheriff ’s annual Awards and Recognition Ceremony a week before the memo announcing his transfer—was moved from investigating robberies and homicides to the Adult Detention Center. Sean McGowan, the executive director of the PBA in Virginia, claimed those transfers appeared to be retaliation for the decision of the Loudoun chapter not to endorse Chapman or any other candidate for sheriff in the 2015 election. “Chapman’s conduct is animated by a single-minded passion to advance his own interests, magnify his own stature and self-importance, and diminish subordinates, which conduct violated Mr. McCaffrey’s constitutional rights,” the lawsuit reads. rgreene@loudounnow.com

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The Readers’ Recommendations During the month of June, Loudoun Now asked readers to share their recommendations about their favorite places, people and businesses. The response was enthusiastic. Nearly 2,500 names were submitted as nominations in the poll’s more than 200 categories. Voting ended June 30 and the results are reflections of all-things Loudoun: Categories with the largest number of nominations included schools, places of worship, child care centers and restaurants. Winners spanned from some of the county’s oldest businesses to its newest. The Red Fox Inn, which opened in Middleburg in 1728, was recommended as the favorite bed and breakfast, while Twenty8 Fifty7, which opened this spring in Leesburg, was the favorite women’s clothing store.

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This special section announces the winners in all categories and puts the spotlight on a few. The list of winners also can be viewed at loudounsfavorites.com. The winners will gather for a special reception July 26 at the Lightfoot Restaurant in Leesburg— the 2017 winner of the favorite fine dining location, favorite romantic dining choice and home to the favorite chef, Ingrid Gustavson.

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Loudoun is home to many bed and breakfast inns. Loudoun Now readers say their favorite is one of the country’s oldest, Red Fox Inn & Tavern.

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Whether it’s weary travelers or locals looking for an escape, there is one bed and breakfast in Loudoun that makes guests feel like they’re ages away. The Red Fox Inn & Tavern in Middleburg is one of the oldest

continually operating inns in the U.S. Opened for business almost 300 years ago in 1728, it now contains 18 guest rooms within four separate buildings. The Red Fox building is the largest of them all and houses the tav-

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ern on the first floor, The Night Fox Pub and event spaces on the second floor and six guest rooms on both the third and fourth floors. Just a short walk from there is The Stray Fox building, which houses eight rooms. Situated between these two buildings is the Middleburg House, while The 12 East Building is just a few doors down. The breakfast aspect of this B&B is found in the tavern. As the oldest restaurant in town, The Red Fox Tavern prides itself for serving traditional Virginia fare such as peanut soup—a concoction from colonial times. During the Civil War, the tavern’s bar was even used as a field surgeon’s table. “Our number one differentiator is our unique history,” Design and Marketing Manager Andrew Hock said. “Visitors usually come first for the historic ambiance, only to discover that we are also so much more than just a B&B.”

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MUSEUM

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DOWNTOWN LEESBURG

AIR & SPACE MUSEUM

Runner Up-Oatlands Historic House & Gardens

Runner Up-Morven Park Mansion

Runner Up-Franklin Park

DATE SPOT

HOTEL/RESORT

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IDA LEE RECREATION CENTER 9 Nominees

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TUSCARORA MILL

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ART GALLERY

Runner Up-Lightfoot

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EVENTS VENUE

THE COOLEY GALLERY

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TALLY HO THEATER

Runner Up-Franklin Park Performing Arts Center

Runner Up-Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts

BED AND BREAKFAST

FARMERS MARKET 5 Nominees

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LEESBURG FARMERS MARKET Runner Up-Purcellville Farmers Market

Runner Up- The Goodstone Inn & Restaurant

Runner Up-Salamander Resort and Spa

LIVE MUSIC VENUE 13 Nominees

PARK 17 Nominees

IDA LEE RECREATION CENTER Runner Up-Franklin Park

PERFORMING ARTS VENUE 4 Nominees

TALLY HO THEATER Runner Up-Smokehouse Live

MOVIE THEATER 5 Nominees

ALAMO DRAFTHOUSE CINEMA Runner Up-Cobb Village 12

WOLFTRAP NATIONAL PARK FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS Runner Up-Tally Ho Theater

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Favorite PLACES 3 Nominees

GREAT COUNTY FARM Runner Up-Wegmeyer Farm

PLACE FOR A BUSINESS MEETING 6 Nominees

SHOES CUP AND CORK Runner Up-Tuscarora Mill

PLACE TO RIDE YOUR HORSE 5 Nominees

MORVEN PARK EQUESTRIAN CENTER Runner Up-Gravel roads of Western Loudoun

PLACE TO WALK YOUR DOG 5 Nominees

W&OD TRAIL Runner Up-Appalachian Trail

RECREATION CENTER 5 Nominees

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Runner Up-Dirt Farm Brewing

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TOURIST DESTINATION 5 Nominees

PLACE TO PLAY TENNIS 3 Nominees

DOWNTOWN LEESBURG Runner Up-Harpers Ferry Road

IDA LEE RECREATION CENTER Runner Up-Ashburn Village Sports Pavillion

PLACE TO RIDE YOUR BICYCLE 4 Nominees

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STONE TOWER WINERY Runner Up-Breaux Vineyard

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A cyclist enters Leesburg’s Georgetown Park, one of many community gathering spots along the 45-mile-long Washington & Old Dominion Railroad Regional Park.

Favorite Place to Ride Your Bicycle and Walk Your Dog W&OD Trail novaparks.com

From 1859 until 1968, the Washington & Old Dominion railroad line carried coal, milk and even commuters between Bluemont and the Port of Alexandria. At it is peak operation, the train service ran three times every day. When the trains stopped running, the Virginia Department of High-

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ways purchased the railroad’s property from the Chesapeake and Ohio Railway to build I-66. Later, the Virginia Electric and Power Company bought the 45-mile right of way between Alexandria and Purcellville. In 1974, the Northern Virginia Regional Park Authority conducted an

experiment in Falls Church, getting permission from VEPCO to build a trail in the 100-foot-wide corridor. Three years later, the authority cut a deal to buy all the right of way, completing the acquisition in 1982. In 1987, the W&OD was designated a National Recreation Trail by the U.S. Department of the Interior. A year later, the trail reached its terminus in Purcellville in 1988. Hope remains, someday, to extend the trail to Bluemont. The Washington & Old Dominion Railroad Regional Park remains among the most popular spots in Loudoun, drawing more than 2 million users a year. That popularity is evident in the Loudoun Now readers’ poll. The linear park was voted their favorite place to ride their bikes and to walk their dogs. Helping to protect and improve the park is a team of dedicated volunteers. Friends of the Washington and Old Dominion Trail was formed in 1991 and became a formal advisory board to the parks authority in 1997. The group meets monthly and conducts improvement projects, such as trailside gardens, and operates the Trail Patrol that helps promote the safe use of the trail, provides information to the public and assists trail users when needed. Learn how to get involved at wodfriends.org. —Norman K. Styer

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VIRGINIA TECH Runner Up-Northern Virginia Community College

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LEESBURG FLOWER & GARDEN FESTIVAL Runner Up-The Waterford Fair

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GREAT COUNTRY FARMS Runner Up-Wegmeyer Farms

FLIGHT SCHOOL 4 Nominees

AVIATION ADVENTURES, LLC Runner Up-Av/Ed Flight School

GOVERNMENT SERVICE 18 Nominees

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Runner Up-Loudoun County Public Library

NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION 48 Nominees

SMASHING WALNUTS Runner Up-Loudoun Coupons for Hope

PERFORMING ARTS GROUP 20 Nominees

MAIN STREET THEATRE Runner Up-StageCoach Theatre Company

PLACE OF WORSHIP 42 Nominees

CORNERSTONE CHAPEL Runner Up-Leesburg Community Church

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PRIVATE SCHOOL 17 Nominees

LOUDOUN COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL Runner Up-County Christian School

PUBLIC SCHOOL 58 Nominees

LOUDOUN VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL Runner Up-Loudoun County High School

SUMMER CAMP/ PROGRAM 10 Nominees

LOUDOUN PARKS & RECREATION Runner Up-Sew Magarbo

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R. Allen Robinson is the friendly face who will greet you when you enter Loudoun’s Favorite Bookstore, Books and Other Found Things.

Books and Other Found Things

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There’s a little shop on Loudoun Street that beckons guests to slow down and enjoy life’s best stuff from the moment they walk in. R. Allen Robinson, owner of Books and Other Found Things, can spot it right away. “It’s like they take a deep

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breath and leave the hurried world at the door. They can feel they’re in a place where they can relax,” he said. The bookshop was voted by Loudoun Now readers as Loudoun’s Favorite Bookstore, beating out Barnes & Noble and Books-A-Million. Robinson and his wife, Nancy B. King-Rob-

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inson, opened it in late 2011. Shortly after moving to Leesburg from Hawaii, the couple was walking along Loudoun Street when they noticed a “for lease” sign in the window. “I peeked in and thought, wouldn’t that be quite the spot for a used bookstore?” Robinson said. The couple didn’t have a lot of money, but they had a lot of books, he added. The quaint shop’s walls are lined with books from floor to ceiling, and include a large collection of sci-fi and children’s books, as well as hard-tofind books. “Some stores put older books under glass, but I like to have people touch and experience them,” Robinson said. His favorite part of owning the shop is knowing that it is a sought-after destination of a lot of children. “I love that this is where they want to stop when they come downtown … and I love hearing parents read to their children.” The shop also has a local authors’ shelf and sells games, puzzles and artwork. Cozy chairs welcome customers to sit and read. The couple said operating the only independent bookstore in the Leesburg area has been rewarding. It offers a more intimate setting than the big-box bookstores, and much of that personal touch comes from the Robinsons’ passion for books. “We love welcoming people who love books,” Robinson said. “They find it comforting.” —Danielle Nadler

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CARPET CLEANING

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OLD LUCKETTS STORE

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APPLIANCE STORE 10 Nominees

STERLING APPLIANCE Runner Up-Mr. Appliance of Leesburg

BANK 22 Nominees

MIDDLEBURG BANK Runner Up-Navy Federal Credit Union

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CARPET STORE 5 Nominees

LOUDOUN VALLEY FLOORS Runner Up-KBF by Audi Contractors

CATERING COMPANY 15 Nominees

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CHILD CARE CENTER/ PRESCHOOL 29 Nominees

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COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE BROKERAGE

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CYCLELUV is appropriately named...I've visited spin studios in multiple states and even on the high seas. I LUV this place...the others not so much. Whether you're looking for a place to fly solo during indoor workouts or join a group of like mind individuals for outdoor rides as part of Team CYCLELUV you will find a home here. The staff is awesome, friendly and VERY knowledgeable about safe indoor cycling techniques (none of that dancing in the stirrups and bouncing off the saddle that looks like a dude ranch experience gone bad that you get at some of those other places). Give it a go...you won't be disappointed! -Doug R

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I consider CycleLuv my second home! I started last year and because of the wonderful instructors, great music and fun atmosphere I was able to stay committed and lost pounds!workout This is a place wherefitness the instructors are here to inspire you while proA great, no 50 impact for ALL levels. viding safe training techniques. "RESPECT THE BIKE, LUV THE RIDE!" -Ramona R

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At the suggestion of a couple other friends, I took advantage of the free class offered the first weekend that CycleLuv opened.... two years ago! A small, dynamic studio, with equally dynamic instructors, I am a regular. I've attended as many as six days a week....you could say I'm addicted! The studio's owner, Iris, is intensely motivating, and all of her instructors follow suit. More importantly, one feels like a member of a fitness family. Encouragement is as close as the bike on your left or on your right. I have never participated in an organized outdoor ride, and yet I'm considering my first road bike AND participation in the MS Century ride this spring. Now, it's out there! Love CycleLuv!! -Barbara S

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Cycleluv saved my life. After having triplets last year and a full knee replacement in May I never thought I would ever get back into shape again especially at the age of 41, that was until I found Cycleluv and Iris the owner. I've never felt better, my husbands says I've never looked better and you won't find a better place to workout and have fun with some of the craziest people in Virginia. It's more than a cycling gym, it's a cycling family. #iamcycleluv -Allison M

No contracts, joining fees or upsells!

I joined this studio a few months ago and it is one of the best decisions I've ever made. The staff, led by Iris, are extremely professional but not rigid or intimidating--it is one of the most welcoming gyms I've encountered. The workouts are challenging and never boring. What I appreciate the most about CycleLuv, is it is always about the ride--no theatrics or dancing in the saddle. I look forward to each class, and always feel great when I leave. Highly recommended. -Royce G

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I recently moved to Virginia and a friend invited me to join her for a free class. I never thought I’d like cycling, but Owner/instructor Iris and her infectious enthusiasm and awesome taste in music got me hooked. All of her instructors are encouraging, class is always fun, and I burn more than 600 calories in a class! I’m so glad I found Cycleluv-- it’s the best gym/exercise class ever! -Aileen H

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Love Cycle Luv! I was invited to take a class by a friend, and after the first class I knew I would be coming back for more. Iris is a great instructor and makes class so much fun! She inspires all who attend classes, and is always making sure the beginners know to take the class at their own level. You really get so much more out of the classes here at Cycle Luv then at a larger gym. If you’re more advanced, there’s a class for everyone. Come on out Sign upa beginner now atorwww.CycleLuv.com and give it a try! You’ll get hooked for sure. I spin 3-4 times a week and I’m seeing results and feeling great. -Lulu M LoudounNow

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Awesome fun for everyone! I’ve been going there for over a year now, its always fun, we have a blast working out to tunes by several different instructors. The owner is passionate about being inclusive and entertaining. Highly recommend it:)! A great atmosphere, and the first class is free! Best Indoor SPIN studio I’ve found, plus its great preparation for outdoor biking too. Best use of compressed ‘time in 2 0 1 at 7 CycleLuv, from the newest beginner at any age, to the the saddle’ to get fit having fun. There’s a place for everyone LOUDOUN’S hard core athletes training for their next big event. Everyone feels welcome, everyone has fun. The level of fitness you attain while there? Now that’s up to you:) But everyone has fun at CycleLuv. It doesn’t hurt that all the coaches are well trained, fun ‘people persons’ and highly motivating. -Susan W

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Favorite BUSINESSES Favorite Place for Kids Leesburg Animal Park 19270 James Monroe Hwy leesburganimalpark.com

Located just south of Leesburg, farm and exotic animals alike can be found in a sprawling property alongside Rt. 15 that has established itself as a family favorite in Loudoun County. Leesburg Animal Park, owned by Robert and Shirley Johnson, is a step above the every man’s zoo, featuring interactive and hands-on animal exhibits, including the opportunity to pet and feed animals, enjoy a pony or camel ride, and take in live animal shows. Activities even extend beyond the animals themselves, with wagon rides around the property, playgrounds, and bounce houses to entertain even the most high-energy child. The property currently houses about 100 animals. Annual events include the popular fishing derby in the catch-and-release pond, the Pumpkin Village fall fest, and the Christmas Village. The animal park has established itself as a popular destination for birthday parties and field trips, and even takes its show on the road in its Zoo-To-You program. The park is open year round, six days a week, closing only on non-holiday Mondays and other special holidays. Some outdoor exhibits may be closed during the winter months. The Johnsons have owned the prop-

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Leesburg Animal Park is Loudoun Now readers’ go-to spot for kids and families.

erty since 2004, four years after they initially were asked by the former operators of Pumpkinville to set up some temporary animal exhibits. Prior to setting up shop in Leesburg, the Johnsons had leased space at the Reston Zoo for almost 20 years. While the animal park has grown in its 13 years, more growth

is planned, Shirley Johnson said. The duo just finished a master plan for the property which, in the near future, includes putting in an enclosed barn for visitors to interact with the animals in a more comfortable space. On the honor of being named Loudoun’s Favorite Place for Kids,

Shirley Johnson said it is validation for the great work performed by their staff. “It’s nice to feel appreciated,” she said, “and that people recognize what you’re doing is a good thing and that you’re doing it well.” —Kara C. Rodriguez

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MATTHEW BOWE DESIGN & BUILD Runner Up-KBF by Audi Contractors

DANCE STUDIO

23 Nominees

CLEANER 4 LESS Runner Up-Purcellville Cleaners

ELECTRONICS STORE 6 Nominees

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Runner Up-Creative Dance Center

DRIVEWAY REPAIR COMPANY 11 Nominees

COLLEGIATE SEALERS & PAVING Runner Up-Bramhall Trucking LOUDOUN’S 2017 FAVORITES

DRY CLEANERS

EQUESTRIAN FACILITY 12 Nominees

CAVALLO FARM Runner Up-Morven Park Equestrian Facility

EVENT PHOTOGRAPHY COMPANY 10 Nominees

EXCAVATING COMPANY

FASHION ACCESSORY STORE

5 Nominees

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LUCKETTS EXCAVATING

CHARMING CHARLIE

Runner Up-Stanford Excavating

FITNESS STUDIO

FARM/GARDEN EQUIPMENT CENTER

31 Nominees

CYCLELUV

4 Nominees

Runner Up-First Class Fitness Studio

BROWNING EQUIPMENT

FLOORING COMPANY

Runner Up-Tractor Supply

LOUDOUN VALLEY FLOORS

FARM STORE 5 Nominees

FIELDS OF ATHENRY Runner Up-Stoneybrook Farm Market

PATTY SCHUCHMAN PHOTOGRAPHY

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Runner Up-KBF by Audi Contractors

FLORIST 14 Nominees

PURCELLVILLE FLORIST Runner Up-Open Blooms

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BUSINESSES FRAMING STORE

GOLF COURSE

9 Nominees

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MICHAEL’S

LOUDOUN GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB

Runner Up-Hobby Lobby

FUNERAL HOME

Runner Up-Trump National

5 Nominees

GRANITE COMPANY

HALL FUNERAL HOME

5 Nominees

LUCK STONE

Runner Up-Colonial Funeral Home

Runner Up-Sam’s Marble & Granite

FURNITURE STORE

GROCERY STORE

13 Nominees

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BELFORT FURNITURE

WEGMANS

Runner Up-27 South

Runner Up-Harris Teeter

GARDEN CENTER

HAIR SALON

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MEADOWS FARMS NURSERY

42 Nominees

TAYLOR COLE STUDIOS Runner Up-Jenny’s Salon

Runner Up-Abernethy & Spencer

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It’s truly an honor and privilege to be able to serve you and we look forward to many more years of helping you bring great meals to your family table. Thank you for choosing us and for inspiring everyone in our company to always give you our best.

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BUSINESSES HANDYMAN SERVICE 5 Nominees

FIX IT HOME REPAIR AND IMPROVEMENTS Runner Up-Lucketts Handyman

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Loudoun for voting us the #1 Kids Activities/Party LoudounNow Place in 2017

5 Nominees

NICHOL’S HARDWARE STORE Runner Up-Lowe’s

HOME IMPROVEMENT COMPANY

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17 Nominees

KBF AUDI CONTRACTORS Runner Up-Matthew Bowe Design & Build, LLC

HVAC COMPANY 19 Nominees

ONE HOUR HEATING & COOLING Runner Up-Climatic Heating & Cooling, Inc.

INSPECTION STATION 10 Nominees

PLAZA SHELL Runner Up-The Tire Shop

INSULATION COMPANY 3 Nominees

COMFENERGY Runner Up-Nova Spray Foam & Insulation

INSURANCE COMPANY 14 Nominees

STATE FARM

Great Country Farms is honored to be voted

LOUDOUN’S FAVORITE FARM AND FAVORITE PICK YOUR OWN FARM! It’s Peak Picking for the Summer Season!

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INVESTMENT COMPANY 11 Nominees

EDWARD JONES Runner Up-Toth Financial

JEWELRY STORE 13 Nominees

KETTERMAN’S JEWELERS Runner Up-Caulkins Jewelers

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MATTRESS STORE

MORTGAGE COMPANY

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LOUDOUN CLEAR MARKETING, LLC

BAER’S MATTRESS DEN

ATLANTIC COAST MORTGAGE

Runner Up-Bow Tie Strategies

MENS CLOTHING STORE

MARTIAL ARTS STUDIO

Runner Up-Urban Mattress

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USTMA

JOS. A. BANKS

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JUNK REMOVAL COMPANY 5 Nominees

PACK RAT HAULING Runner Up-123 Junk, LLC

7 Nominees

LEESBURG ANIMAL PARK Runner Up-Atomic Trampoline

LANDSCAPING COMPANY 21 Nominees

LAWNBOY LAWN SERVICES

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KIDS ACTIVITIES/ PARTY PLACE

Runner Up-Abernethy & Spencer

LAWN CARE COMPANY 9 Nominees

BLAKE LANDSCAPES Runner Up-LawnBoy Lawn Services

LIMO COMPANY/ CAR SERVICE 7 Nominees

RESTON LIMOUSINE Runner Up-Road Yachts

LUMBER YARD

TW PERRY Runner Up-Loudoun Lumber

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BUSINESSES MUSIC RECORDING STUDIO 6 Nominees

M80 RECORDING STUDIO Runner Up-Groove: Music Lessons & Recording

MUSIC STORE 3 Nominees

MELODEE MUSIC Runner Up-Shamrock Music Shoppe

NEW CAR DEALERSHIP

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JOE FLEMING PAINTING Runner Up-Five Star Painting

PARTY SUPPLY STORE 3 Nominees

PARTY CITY Runner Up-Party Depot

PET GROOMING BUSINESS 10 Nominees

WOOFIES

Runner Up-Dulles Motorcars

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OLD MILL KENNELS

PET KENNEL

Runner Up-Old Towne Pet Resort

NORTHERN VIRGINIA ORTHODONTICS

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PET SITTING BUSINESS

REMODELING COMPANY

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AUNTIE M’S PROFESSIONAL PET CARE

HOLLOWAY COMPANY

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PET STORE 6 Nominees

DOGGONE NATURAL Runner Up-PetSmart

PLUMBING COMPANY

Runner Up-KBF by Audi Contractors

RENTAL COMPANY 6 Nominees

BROOKE RENTAL CENTER Runner Up-Northern Virginia Party Rentals

BENJAMIN FRANKLIN PLUMBING

RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE BROKERAGE

Runner Up-ME Flow

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RADIO STATION

MIDDLEBURG REAL ESTATE/ATOKA PROPERTIES

MUSIC PLANET RADIO

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Favorite Private School Favorite Preschool Favorite Music Instructor - Sonja Jewell

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LOUDOUN COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL

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SWIMMING POOL SUPPLY STORE

5 Nominees

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LOUDOUN VALLEY ROOFING

SWIM GEM TANNING SALON

SOLAR POWER COMPANY

3 Nominees

MODERN MECHANICAL Runner Up-Solar NOVA

SPECIALTY STORE 12 Nominees

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It is a pleasure to provide comprehensive dental services to the families from Loudoun and the surrounding communities.

THE CRAFT BEERCO Runner Up-Best Rack Around

STORE FOR GIFTS 10 Nominees

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THRIFT SHOP 4 Nominees

LOUDOUN HABITAT/ RE-STORE Runner Up-Blue Ridge Hospice

TITLE COMPANY 11 Nominees

OLD AMERICAN TITLE Runner Up-Stockman Title

Runner Up-Ketterman’s Jewelers

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Runner Up-Dry Home Roofing & Siding

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VETERINARY PRACTICE 10 Nominees

MICKEY TRAVELS/ NIKKI HENDRIX Runner Up-Connoisseur Travel/ Val Kittson & Jane Munzell

TREE SERVICE 10 Nominees

BLUE RIDGE VETERINARY ASSOCIATES Runner Up-Catoctin Veterinary Clinic

Runner Up-Campbell’s Tree Service

TUTOR SERVICE 8 Nominees

LEARNING RX Runner Up-Kumon Math and Reading Center of Lansdowne

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H & H USED CARS Runner Up-CarMax

PATTY SCHUCHMAN PHOTOGRAPHY Runner Up-Michelle Lindsay Photography

WOMEN’S CLOTHING STORE 12 Nominees

TWENTY8 FIFTY7

Named Loudoun’s County’s Best Title Company the past four consecutive years; 2013-2016!!!

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WEDDING PLANNING 6 Nominees

LEGACY Runner Up-Shadow Creek Weddings & Events

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WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY 4 Nominees

ARBOR ARTIST INC.

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CHIROPRACTOR

DOCTOR

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JON MADER, MD/ UNITED SPINE CENTER

INOVA LOUDOUN HOSPITAL

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ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE PROVIDER 3 Nominees

MARTHA CALIHAN, MD/FIVE STONES HEALING ARTS & WELLNESS CENTER Runner Up-Sarah Giardenelli, ND, MSOM/NOVA Medical & Urgent Care Center

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DR. KELLY PILSON/ BLUE RIDGE SPEECH & HEARING Runner Up-Dr. Hilary Crowley/Leesburg Family Hearing

Runner Up-Clegg Chiropractic

DENTIST 18 Nominees

DR. SUE MOON/ CORNERSTONE DENTAL Runner Up-Deidra Bird Kokel DDS, PC

DENTAL OFFICE 15 Nominees

Runner Up-Thomas Mancini MD/ Loudoun Medical Group

EYE DOCTOR 8 Nominees

DR. SCOTT DILZER

DIETICIAN 5 Nominees

WENDY JOHNSON Runner Up-Alison Sonak

MED/SPA 4 Nominees

MASSAGE HOPE Runner Up-Mountcastle Medical Spa & Laser Center

Runner Up-Dr. Marsha Gage

MIDWIFE

GENERAL PRACTITIONER

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DEIDRA BIRD KOKEL THOMAS MANCINI, MD DDS, PC Runner Up-Geetha Pillai, MD Runner Up-Cochran Family Dental

Runner Up-Stone Springs Hospital

HILARY BIESECKER Runner Up-Margaret Brandquist

NURSE/NURSE PRACTITIONER

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SUSY FURR/LEESBURG STERLING FAMILY

I-CARE Runner Up-Always Best Care of Loudoun

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VIRGINIA HACKENBERG MD/LOUDOUN GYNECOLOGY ASSOCIATES Runner Up-Neil Foster MD Obstetrics & Gynecology

Runner Up-Reston Pediatrics

PHARMACY 7 Nominees

THE COMPOUNDING CENTER Runner Up-Wegmans

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PLASTIC SURGEON

PAIGE BUSCEMA/ EYETOPIA

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Runner Up-Morgan Orthodontics

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Saturday nights and relaxing with my friends,” said Clyde’s employee Melene Tolson. “One of my favorite parts about Clyde’s is the patio.” What makes the restaurant particularly unique is its physical history and size. Clyde’s is made up of four antique buildings from Vermont, which were all built in the 18th and 19th centuries. According to Clyde’s Manager Lee Beddow, it was about 20 years ago when the owners of Clyde’s purchased the buildings, had them restored, decon-

structed and put into storage. When the site for the Ashburn location was chosen more than a decade ago, the buildings were reconstructed. Aside from outdoor seating at the restaurant, there are also seven indoor dining rooms and four bars. Beddow says the staff at Clyde’s is focused equally on the quality of service as it is on the quality of food and drinks. “Our guests’ happiness is our first priority,” he said. —Patrick Szabo

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lina and teaching six players that have gone on to be No. 1 in the nation. “The players that I coached 30 years ago, I’m still in touch with them,” he

said. “I still talk to them on a fairly regular basis.” He is now in charge of the tennis program at Ida Lee, which sports seven

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From learning how to play tennis in the panhandle of Texas to coaching professional tennis players, local tennis instructor Mark Elliott has been a heavy hitter in the tennis community for decades. Elliott, 54, has been playing tennis since he was 12. Now with more than 30 years of coaching experience, he holds the title of head pro at the Ida Lee Tennis Center in Leesburg. Elliott’s tennis career began in his native Texas, after his mom steered him toward tennis to keep him away from football. It was just a few years after beginning to play that he decided to coach. “When I was 16 years old, I pretty much knew exactly what I wanted to do,” he said. “It’s really something that I’ve always kind of done.” After graduating college, Elliott went on to play in the International Tennis Federation’s Pro Circuit. When he had breaks and travelled home, he continued to coach. Some of Elliott’s most notable accomplishments include being named the NCCAA National Coach of the Year from 2005 to 2007, running the Mark Elliott Tennis Academy in South Caro-

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One of Loudoun’s longest held summer traditions is playing out this week at the Loudoun County Fairgrounds. The annual Loudoun County Fair runs through Saturday, showcasing the county’s agriculture offerings, as well as fair favorites like fried foods, carnival rides and friendly competitions involving everything from bunny hopping to hay-bale tossing. On tap for the final days is a kid’s rodeo Thursday, professional bull riding both Thursday and Friday, and the highly anticipated Kiss-A-Pig Contest and monster truck rally Saturday. Daily passes are $5 for kids and $12 for adults. See the full schedule at loudouncountyfair.com/ schedule.

Fifteen-year-old Eleanor Harrison, of Aldie, prepares to milk her cow at the Dairy Club Milking Demo.

Ryan Virts, youth fair superintendent, helps young contestants during the sheep showmanship demo.

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large meeting room, a patio with space for outdoor seating, and a total of 8.2 acres. For now, the Vanhusses are operating the winery as business as usual. Kelly noted that they are not posting a “for sale” sign on the property. “They’re still wholeheartedly running the business. They want the patrons in the community to know that they are here until the next custodian takes over,” she said. “We hope people will help us find that next person that’s a right fit for the property.” Fifteen miles away northwest, Notaviva Vineyards has gotten a few nibbles from prospective buyers, according to Leonard-Morgan. It is listed for $2.2 million. It sits on 42 acres on Sagle Road west of Hillsboro and includes a 4,500-square-foot tasting room, a farm, production facility, and vineyard. The Realtor is Janeen Marconi with Hunt Country Sotheby’s International Realty. “It’s going to go to someone who can really take it to the next level—rebrand it and build on to what it is,” Leonard-Morgan said. North Gate Vineyard’s property off Hillsboro Road is listed at $4.25 million and includes two four-story houses and 11 acres of vines. That still-to-be-named 359-acre winery and estate for sale is listed at $11 million. More details on that property and other wineries for sale can

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be found at Hunt Country Sotheby’s vawineriesforsale.com, run by Leonard-Morgan and Isabelle Truchon. Of course, a winery sale doesn’t lure a steady stream of interested buyers like home sales do in today’s hot housing market. But, for the right person, these properties could be a perfect endeavor. “We’re talking about a very special industry,” Leonard-Morgan said. “The people we often see are people who have been in business in some form, have been successful, and love wine. They want to put back into the ground and be involved in something that brings people out to taste and enjoy the fruits of their labor.” dnadler@loudounnow.com

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Taylorstown Residents Celebrate Their ‘Empress’ Since the early 1970s not much happened in the northern Loudoun village of Taylorstown without Anne Larson knowing about it or, more likely, leading it. On Saturday, the neighbors planned something in secret. During the Taylorstown Community Association’s Stream Day celebration, Larson was honored for her many contributions to the village. In 1974, she was among the group of villagers, the Catoctin Valley Defense Alliance, who successfully fought plans by the Fairfax Water Authority and the federal government to build a dam and flood the valley to create a 3,200-acre reservoir. They later won a State Scenic River designation for Catoctin Creek. Larson served for many years on the scenic river advisory board. Beyond her civic activism, she was touted by those attending Saturday’s event as a mother figure to the various village children, breakfast chef extraordinaire, party planner, mentor and even the community’s unofficial mayor. Today, she has a new title. Larson was presented with a framed caricature proclaiming her to be the Empress of Taylorstown. The work, by

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Taylorstown residents gather at the Frame Shop on July 22 to honor Anne Larson.

artist Mike Caplanis, highlighted her qualities of strength, generosity, resilience and warmth. “Well, this sure was a surprise,” Larson said to laughter and a Champaign toast by the crowd gathered at the village’s Frame Shop. —Norman K. Styer

HILLSBORO Society Launches Community Website The Short Hill Historical Society has its new website up and running. The nonprofit was formed as the Hillsboro Community Association in 1976 as part of the effort to save the Old Stone School from being demolished. For the past 40 years, the group has focused on restoring and improving the historic building. At shorthillhistoricalsociety.org, area residents can find information about the organization’s projects, including restoring the Wright Brothers’ Mother’s sign; building an inventory and history about homes, landmarks, families and individuals in the region; creating walking and driving tours of the Short Hill area using information already gathered; and updating the book entitled, “Memories of a Mill Town.” Another section provides information about events including the organization’s signature event, the “Christmas in Hillsboro Historic Homes Tour,” for which residents can now purchase tickets online, as well as the new series called “History Talks, Trips and Treasures.” The first event in the series featured Eugene Scheel and the next one will be held Sept. 14 at Old 690 Brewing Company featuring award-winning author Linda Sittig.

There is also a gallery of photos that is continually updated, information about the Short Hill Historical Society, and how to support the organization through dues and donations.

MIDDLEBURG Gaucher to Lead Economic Development Efforts The town has hired Jamie O. Gaucher as its new business and economic development director. He previously served as executive director of the Middlebury Business Development Fund in Middlebury, VT, a public-private partnership between the town, Middlebury College and area businesses. He oversaw the town’s strategic economic development objectives, identified new business opportunities and managed projects that brought value to the community. He also worked on branding, facilitating infrastructure improvements and fostering entrepreneurship across various sectors of the community. “Jamie’s expertise and experience will be extremely valuable for Middleburg. We are excited to have him join the team and lead the Town’s new business and economic development initiatives that will have positive impacts on our community,” Mayor Betsy Davis said. JUMP TO >> 25

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Town Planning Commission Earns Top State Award American Planning Association’s Virginia chapter recognized the town’s Planning Commission with the 2017 Dogwood Award. The chapter’s planning commission of the year award was presented to Planning Commission Chairman Frank McDonough and Zoning Administrator Josh Bateman during the annual conference in Roanoke. The commission was cited for increasing residents’ engagement in the development of the Lovettsville Comprehensive Plan, using the town’s Capital Improvements as a plan implementation tool, working closely with the Town Council, and working to create a coalition of planning leaders from oth-

Town Seeks to Slow Traffic on Broad Way Improvements to the three-way intersection that forms the town’s eastern gateway have raised new safety concerns. As part of plans for the Lovettsville Community Park and the new community center, the junction of Broad Way, Milltown Road and Lovettsville Road was converted to a conventional T-intersection. The work eliminated a blind curve for motorists entering town from Lovettsville Road, but now drivers entering on Milltown Road no longer have a stop sign and are entering Broad Way at much higher speeds than before. In his weekly newsletter, Mayor Bob Zoldos said town leaders are working with Supervisor Geary Higgins (R-Catoctin) and the Virginia Department of Transportation to make changes. He said the original plans called for an allway stop intersection but that wasn’t carried through to the final design. VDOT plans to take another look at traffic counts to determine whether an all-way stop is warranted. In the meantime, a 35 mile-per-hour slow down section will be added to the Middletown Road approach.

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<< FROM 24 Before working in Middlebury, Gaucher held multiple positions at the West Virginia Small Business Development Office in Charleston, WV, including business coach, innovation and entrepreneurship and deputy state director. He graduated from Washington & Lee University with a bachelor’s degree in politics and is certified as an economic development finance professional by the National Development Council and holds a Technology Counselor Certification from the Association of Small Business Development Centers.

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SUMMER TUNES ROUND HILL BLUEGRASS JAM Friday, July 28, 6 p.m.- midnight; The Old Furniture Factory, 6 W. Loudoun St., Round Hill. Details: theoldfurniturefactory.com This multi-generational folk, bluegrass and old-time jam is in its 12th year. Visitors can buy barbecue from Savoir Fare catering along with beer, wine and desserts. Requested donation is $5. Event benefits Genesis International.

LIVE MUSIC: THE IMMORTALS Friday, July 28, 7-9:30 p.m.; Walker Pavilion, 11 Spring Farm Drive, Lovettsville. Details: facebook.com/ lovettsvillesummer One of western Loudoun’s favorite teen bands takes the stage in their hometown with The Reflections opening. Concert is free. Renss Greene/Loudoun Now

Arnaud Herodet, owner of Arno’s Pastry, has been selling his handmade French sweets at Gilbert’s Corner since 2013.

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or two decades, hungry travelers have stopped their cars for fresh seafood and tasty lobster rolls from the Great Maine Lobster Company at Gilbert’s Corner. The lobster stand is a roadside fixture at the crossroads of Rt. 15 and Rt. 50 on Loudoun’s southern edge. Now, locals and tourists can also get an authentic chocolate éclair or some locally famous barbecue, pick up fresh vegetables and even pick their own strawberries and pumpkins in season at the same spot. The Gilbert’s Corner Market is a food lover’s dream, and a tight-knit group of local vendors are the corner’s heart and soul. Thomas Finnegan, 31, took over the lobster business when his uncle Christian Flemming, the company’s free-spirited founder, died unexpectedly in early 2015. He’s picked up where Flemming left off, serving a devoted following of

regulars and folks just passing through. “It’s definitely a good mix. We have people that have been coming since my uncle was out there the first year, and we also have people who are traveling,” Finnegan said. The market is evolving, vendors say, and the current anchor is Pit Stop BBQ—where owner Ron Thomas draws crowds with his celebrated barbecue and engaging personality. There’s always a line and fans are willing to wait for an hour or more—a boon for fellow producers. “There are people who are standing in the barbecue line which can take some time, and they’ll get a lobster roll to eat in line,” Finnegan said. Flemming began sourcing Maine lobster in the 1990s through family in New England and set up shop at the heavily traveled intersection on a whim through an arrangement with the property’s previous owner. “They thought he was crazy but he tried it, and it worked,” Finnegan said. “I

The only constant in life is change. Set fire to a pile of wood, it becomes smoke, ash and heat energy. Matter is transmogrified. The energy quietly pulsating within the wood never disappears, it only rearranges itself into some other formation of atoms. Such is the saga of ’90s alt-rock band Fuel, which has seen its membership could endure altered more times than most bands, however elemental their original composition. Operating under four different monikers before arriving at “Fuel” in 1996, the then-Harrisburg, PA-based group enjoyed a solid decade of stability before its next major evolution would be triggered by the exodus of Fuel’s lead singer, Brett Scallions. [It should be noted Fuel has employed the talents of several different sticks men over the decades, including

original drummer Jody Abbott (19941998), Kevin Miller (1998-2005), Tommy Stewart (2005-2010), Ken Schalk (2010-2013), Brian Keeling (2013) and Shannon Boone (2013-present). It would seem, however, that this particular area of change within the group was so commonplace as to render it simply a logistical function, rather than a fundamental alteration of sound or style.] The voice that made “Shimmer,” off the band’s first full-length 1998 album, “Sunburn,” and later, “Hemorrhage (In My Hands),” off its biggest record to date, 2000’s “Something Like Human,” into huge hits, walked away from the act in 2006. “It’s hard when you’re with people day in, day out, for years and years and years. … It’s only a matter of time before you start driving each FUEL >> 28

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wanted to keep his legacy alive.” Finnegan, who has a degree in criminology, worked for his uncle after college and took over in 2015. He sells a mix of fresh seafood and prepared meals—including live lobsters, fresh clams, mussels and oysters. The company’s DIY lobster roll kits (self-assembled for freshness) are popular, especially with folks heading to local wineries to the north and west.

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In recent years, the market has brought on produce from Wegmeyer Farms, whose owners operate pickyour-own strawberry and pumpkin patches on leased land behind the market, along with Berryville’s Fun Country Kettle Corn and Ghost Pepper Salsa from Leesburg-based Garden Lodge Fresh. And if dessert is your thing, you won’t AT THE CORNER >> 28

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ACOUSTIC ON THE GREEN: PRESCOTT ENGLE WITH GRANT FRAZIER Saturday, July 29, 7-9 p.m.; Leesburg Town Green, 25 W. Market St., Leesburg. Details: acousticonthegreen.com Engle, whose style ranges from classic rock and roots music to contemporary tunes, returns with selections from his CDs “Pursuit of Meaning” and “House Without Love.” Frazier, a 2015 Loudoun Valley High School graduate, opens. The event is free and open to the public. Pets, alcohol and smoking are prohibited.

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Fuel lead singer Brett Scallions and his bandmates plan to “melt your face off” Aug. 1 at the Tally Ho Theater in Leesburg.

This long-time favorite thrills audiences with exotic island sounds and dancing on the green. Their eclectic repertoire ranges from traditional island calypso, reggae and soca to the band’s interpretations of Stevie Wonder, the Beatles, J.S. Bach and more. Requested donation is $5 per person, $4 for Bluemont Friends and seniors and $2 for children 12 and under.

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Friends of Leesburg Public Arts hosts its inaugural street fair featuring art, crafts and live music. Showcases include the alley on South King St., Mervin Jackson Park and the Leesburg Town Green.

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series of top 5 singles including “Shimmer.” Longtime fans are celebrating the return of original vocalist Brett Scallions after a split in 2006. Tickets are $25 in advance.

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At the Corner << FROM 26 be disappointed. When Arnaud Herodet left his job as head pastry chef for the French Embassy in Washington, DC, after 18 years, he was looking for the right outlet for his handcrafted treats. Herodet, who lives in Chantilly, found himself traveling up and down Rt. 50 to visit friends in Loudoun and was intrigued by the market. He launched Arno’s Pastry and came on board at the corner in 2013. Herodet now draws a crowd every weekend for French classics like lemon meringue tarts, chocolate eclairs, cream puffs, chilled chocolate or mango mousse and colorful macarons. He has since signed on to two other markets, but says Gilbert’s Corner is his bread and butter. Herodet relies on word of mouth from regular customers along with tourist traffic and chalks up the market’s success to a few elements, including Loudoun’s growth and the tourist appeal of Middleburg and western Loudoun wineries. Herodet said visitors are drawn by the thoughtful mix of complementary vendors—and the sense of camaraderie at the market. The vendors who spend almost 50 weekends a year together, he said, really like each other. “We’re all nice, and people like that,” Herodet said. “We’re friends. We get along. And [the market managers] have kept it small. ... It’s intimate.”

Agriculture-Fueled Preservation Scott Kasprowicz, whose company owns the 30-acre corner tract and who runs the market with two associates, chalks that sense of teamwork up in part to the market’s year-round model, with producers braving the elements together across four seasons. “It’s very synergistic,” he said. “‘They’re

together through thick and thin.” Kasprowicz helped pilot the Wegmeyer partnership, which expanded the well-known Hamilton-based farm’s you-pick pumpkin and strawberry operations to Gilbert’s Corner. Kasprowicz’s goal is to make the market even more of an outlet for local farmers and producers, boosting fruit and vegetable offerings and adding local eggs and dairy. It’s all pretty cool considering that the corner almost became a strip mall. Kasprowicz formed Green Projects LLC to buy the land in 2004, with a goal of preserving the parcel from planned development. That purchase was in line with efforts by the Piedmont Environmental Council and other groups to maintain the agricultural character of the Gilbert’s Corner area and the western stretch of Rt. 50, said Mike Kane, director of conservation for Loudoun and northern Fauquier counties at the PEC. The entire corner, once slated for houses and retail, is now parkland, farmland and a showcase for local producers. The PEC owns the 141-acre Roundabout Meadows farm just east of Gilbert’s Corner, which was donated to the nonprofit in 2014. The organization is leasing that land to two cattle farmers while making improvements to soil and water quality on site. Kane said the group is looking into growing fruits and vegetables on one section of the farm near the market and adding an educational component to the farm. Just east of the market on Rt. 50, the Northern Virginia Park Authority operates the 155-acre Gilbert’s Corner Regional Park and Mt. Zion Historic Park across the road to the south. For Kane, it’s a perfect way to welcome visitors to Loudoun as the county looks to promote itself as an agro-tourism hub. “The whole rural landscape opens up for you,” Kane said. “I talk to people and they consistently say, ‘When I get to that point, I know I’m in the country.’ It has a

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The Gilbert’s Corner Market sits at the intersection of Rt. 15 and Rt. 50 in Aldie and is open Saturdays and Sundays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information, go to facebook.com/gilbertscorner.

other crazy, you have a difference of opinion, different ideas on how things should go, and ultimately I thought it was best for me to get out of the situation and do other things for a while,” Scallions said in a recent interview with Loudoun Now. Original bandmates Carl Bell (lead guitar) and Jeff Abercrombie (bass) soldiered on for four years after Scallions’ departure, before moving on to other projects themselves. Scallions returned to reform Fuel in 2010, again making frequent adjustments to the band’s lineup before settling in 2015 for the current permutation of himself, Andy Andersson (lead guitar), Brad Stewart (bass) and Boone. Fittingly, before reassuming the title of Fuel, Scallions, Andersson, Stewart and Boone were operating as a heavy rock outfit, “World Fire Brigade,” which released one album before Scallions’ decision to revert back to Fuel. Scallions reflected on the impact of all this tumult in personnel on Fuel’s sound and artistic output, saying, “It’s positive and negative. Most of our fans know the original [Fuel] and only the original and that’s fine and I respect that. I’ve had infinitely talented players with me over the years and we’re going to come out and destroy it no matter who is on the stage as long as I’m singing. … We’re four guys on a stage, and we’re as live as live gets.” Local Fuelies (as the band’s fans are known) will have an opportunity to put Scallions words to the test Aug. 1, when the band is slated to rock Leesburg’s Tally Ho Theater. Ticket information is available at tallyhotheater.com.

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complete psychological effect on people. It informs the reason why this is a spot where we need to bring everything we have in terms of our conservation work and promoting the notion that it’s an entry, a point of departure—that you’re entering a different landscape. Welcome and taste the bounty.”

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Jessie P. Deane, 84, of Lovettsville, VA passed away peacefully at INOVA Loudoun Hospital with family by her side. She was born in New Market, VA on April 1, 1933. She was the daughter of the late Mary Sites. Jessie is survived by her husband Walter V. Deane of Lovettsville, VA; son Keith A. Deane of Lovettsville, VA; and daughter Barbara M. Weaver (David) of Harrisonburg, VA. In addition to her mother, she was predeceased by a daughter Kim Leigh Deane Snyder and a very special friend/care giver Liz Suits, long term companion of Keith Deane. She also left behind her loving and faithful companion “Tucker”, her dog, which

[ D E AT H N O T I C E ] was always by her side. A graveside service will be conducted Wednesday July 19th at 1 p.m. at Lovettsville Union Cemetery with the Reverend Tony Forstall officiating. Because of Jessie’s love for animals, it was her choice that memorial contributions be sent to the Briggs Animal Adoption Center, P.O. Box 1028, Charles Town, WV 25414, because they choose not to euthanize. “Mom we loved you every day and now we will miss you every day.” Please visit www.hallfh.com to express online condolences to the family.

Shannon Dove, 74, of Purcellville, VA, passed away on the morning of April 21, 2017. Born on April 3, 1943 she was the daughter of the late Harold Vivian Stevens and Faye Octavia Wright. Her career as a travel agent of fifty plus years was her passion. She retired in 2016. Her knowledge of travel and tourist destinations were the envy of her co-workers and clients. In her spare time she loved to decorate, garden and cook. She was a true giver. Donating toys at Christmas time, Sweats for Vets and to many local charities. She is survived by her brother Harold Dennis Stevens, her two daughters Marnie Mills Hesson, Stacy Mills Robinson, her two son in-laws Robert Hesson and Isaiah Robinson and four grandchildren, Conner Heuer, Blake Hesson, Morgan Hesson and Reagan Robinson. To honor her wishes donations can be made on her behalf to Purcellville Volunteer Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 38 Purcellville, VA 20132

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[ LETTERS ] My Role Editor: The discovery of a slave cemetery during the widening of the Route 7/ Belmont Ridge Road intersection has generated both public interest and controversy over the best way to preserve and protect this historically important property. Part of that controversy involves the role of the Commonwealth’s Attorney’s Office. So I believe it’s important to clarify any confusion there might be as to my actions in this matter. The Virginia Code designates the Commonwealth’s Attorney as one agent permitted to bring petitions to the court to appoint trustees who would be responsible for protecting historic cemeteries in the county. During my term in office, this is the third such petition I’ve filed. It’s a normal part of my job. My involvement with this particular cemetery began about two years ago in conversations with the County Attorney’s Office and Board of Supervisors staff about the best way to transfer this cemetery property to trustees once they were appointed. After land use issues between the county and the land owner had been resolved, my office filed the petition to appoint trustees with the court. At a public court hearing on July 12, a citizens group filed pleadings to intervene in the petition, demanding a seat at the table. My statement during that hearing that they had no legal standing to intervene as a party to the petition was an accurate reflection of the law, and the judge agreed with me. The issue of standing is a purely legal consideration. It has no implications as to any group’s intentions, motivations, or qualifications. My role in this petition process is unique among my statutory duties, as I am simply the petitioning agent. I represent no client, and I am not an advocate for any group or individual. I do not make recommendations on who should serve as trustees. I simply follow the orders of the court throughout the process and ensure that the judge has the information needed to select and

appoint trustees. Besides my official actions in this matter, it has been alleged that I used specific language during the proceeding, which was demeaning to this citizen group. As is customary, an audio recording of the proceedings was made by the Circuit Court. I would encourage any member of the public wishing to hear what was actually said during that hearing to listen to the recording. It is a matter of public record. Finally, I would like to add a personal note. I believe everyone living in this county should care about the long-term protection and preservation of the slave cemetery along Belmont Ridge Road. It is an important part of our shared past, and it must be included in our shared future. — Jim Plowman, Loudoun County Commonwealth’s Attorney

Public Service Editor: With all due respect, while we all appreciate the Board of Supervisors’ dedication in serving Loudoun County, this is meant to be a public servant job. This was never meant to be a fulltime position because it is supposed to entice others to serve for the betterment of community and it is no way meant to fulfill monetary obligations by becoming a full-time position. If it becomes a position where the enticement becomes monetary, it will fail to achieve its purpose. It will, in my humble opinion, become much more politicized and polarized … and could become a mini Washington on the hill. Furthermore, the salary increase is based on a 4 percent yearly pay increase since 2008. While we all understand that Loudoun County is an expensive place to live, that does not justify giving supervisors a hefty 4 percent proposed pay bump totaling 62 percent for what is meant to be a part-time position. — Pamela Lindo, Purcellville LETTERS >> 34

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For many of us, summertime is the season for family reunions. Mine has gone on without interruption for 61 years, with the first 40 or so at my grandparent’s modest farmhouse, “the old home place,” nestled in a hollow in southeastern West Virginia’s steep mountains. The time spent there as a child with my extended family left indelible impressions and warm and vivid memories that have lasted a lifetime. The reunion was typically the capstone to a longer stay full of adventures on the densely wooded mountainside, long magical nights of endless stars and the carefree joy of being held in the loving embrace of family. It is a setting of comfort and simple goodness against which for me all other places are measured. With the passing of my grandparents and the ultimate sale of the home place out of the family, the annual reunion was moved to a nearby park. While still a great pleasure, without the “place” that provided the bond of shared experience for multiple generations, something irreplaceable was lost, forever. Indeed, that simple but magical place had provided context and connectivity to those from whom we came and those who had shared our experiences on that ground. No matter that grandchildren and great grandchildren had scattered far and wide, we all knew where “home” was—and why it was. Most of us have similar special places or pieces of ground that can transport us back in time, fill us with fond memories and connect us with our personal past. And mine is not an uncommon story where the familial gathering place or touchstone is no more and, with that, its innate ability to connect and bond across generations is lost. We yearn to recapture and share the sense of the place that served as the backdrop to our lives and the people who shaped us. Communities, even very diverse ones, are much like big families. Though not bound by blood, the best ones are bound together by shared interests, experiences and places that provide them with context and connectivity, among themselves and with their shared history. Within a family, it can be difficult

and complicated to maintain the ownership of the ancestral home and the context for succeeding generations. However, within communities there often is the capacity and a collective desire to maintain places and settings that provide context and link the present to the past. It can still be complicated however, as competing interests and pressure to change or grow can overwhelm. The Loudoun community is rapidly approaching a crossroads where the preservation of remaining remnants of its historic connectivity is on a collision course with the pressure to grow and replace the old with the new. For decades, important places have been unalterably transformed in such a way as to lose their relationship to and with their past. This comes with not only a nostalgic cost for those who know the past, but it wipes away the rich identity and sense of place that can be conveyed to and enrich succeeding generations. Look around you as you travel to your special places in Loudoun—or anywhere—and imagine what it would be like without it. While change is in itself an inevitable fact of life, that does not mean we must simply yield or are powerless to shape its form or direction. We can choose to take action to preserve. The debate on Loudoun’s future that will unfold in the next year will set the course for decades to come. Make no mistake; what remains of the county’s rich heritage and the opportunity for us to share it, for our progeny to know it and experience it, hangs in the balance. Those special places and vistas that give us our collective context and connectivity will survive only if we insist on strong and affirmative polices, followed by bold leadership and bold action that will make their permanent conservation a viable proposition for those that hold them. Now is the time to act to ensure that our future is not one in which we can only yearn for those special places that are no more.

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Growing pains << FROM 1 ed problems with hiring and retaining good employees from the same small pool of applicants. Restaurant employees often work multiple jobs to afford the high cost of living in the area, or save money by living with family or friends. Many restaurant owners report that their employees are often poached from other restaurants offering a higher wage. In downtown Leesburg in particular, the growth of the restaurant industry in recent months has been staggering. Two of the downtown’s newest estab-

lishments, Delirium Café and Captain Catoctin’s Crabs & Concoctions, have together created 100 new positions just since May. Nils Schnibbe, co-owner of Captain Catoctin’s, reports that some of his employees have looked into moving to the Winchester or Frederick, MD, areas for cheaper housing. Half of his employees still live at home. “Most of the other half have more than one job to keep up with the cost to live around here,” Schnibbe said. Timo and Nicole Winkel have operated their Döner Bistro restaurant in downtown Leesburg for almost 10 years. They learned quickly that to attract and keep quality employees “you have to pay a higher price for them,”

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Broken Promises Editor: Was widening route 7 going to reduce congestion? Was Rt. 28 going to be the economic engine never seen before in Loudoun County? A new bridge will not add lanes to Rt. 7 and Rt. 28, only traffic, congestion, pollution and more broken political promises. Spending $11 billion on one bridge of which 11 miles out of 13 miles will be in Maryland does not seem to be the best use of Loudoun’s cachet. Someone said we could charge tolls to pay for the Potomac River Crossing Bridge. • $11 billion, initial cost; • 100,000 cars a day at $5 bucks a trip equals $500,000 a day times 260 working days;

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mute an hour each way,” Edwards said. “It all is pointing to the same thing— how are you going to create some housing options for the workforce? As an employer, I want to bring my business there and hire people but if the people aren’t there, then I’m not going to bring my business there.” Recent real estate data shows that median home value in Loudoun County is $472,500. The issue of workforce housing is “pervasive” and extends to industries beyond the tourism and hospitality sector, Loudoun Chamber of Commerce President Tony Howard says. And it’s a “wallet issue” for every single Loudoun County resident, whether they are in that employment sector or not. “If you pay property tax, if you pay

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nomic Development Manager Marantha Edwards said the need for workforce housing plays a big role in this. “It’s something we talk about continually. It is a challenge,” she said, noting the irony of Loudoun, once again, being recognized as the county pulling in the nation’s highest median household income. “It’s about a sustainable work staff and it’s about that sustainable level of quality of life. … How far are you going to drive to get a wait staff job? Without access to public transportation that’s a challenge as well.” And the challenges are ones that could pose a threat to economic development throughout the county. “All the visitors and residents are having a great experience, but wait staff is having to work three jobs and com-

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