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Hillsboro Charter Academy opens on Monday as the county’s second charter school. Kindergarteners got a glimpse at the new school, and a tasty snack, during orientation earlier this week.

Charter School Brings New Life to Education in Hillsboro BY DANIELLE NADLER

hen talk of starting a charter school began among Hillsboro families, this year’s kindergartners were still in diapers. It was May 2013, in response to Loudoun County School Board members’ threat of closing down the 50-year-old Hillsboro Elementary School. Its enrollment had dwindled to 66, and school system leaders said it was costing too much to keep

the doors open for so few students. The school’s parents and teachers thought converting it into a public charter school, with the flexibility to customize everything from lesson plans to student schedules, would be enough to draw new families and boost enrollment. And already—four days before Hillsboro Charter Academy’s very first day—it seems to be working. CHARTER SCHOOL >> 46

Loudoun Schools Ready for 78,000 Students BY DANIELLE NADLER It’s a week of preparation in Loudoun. The final touches on new and renovated school buildings will be made, student nametags will be carefully penned, and hundreds of buses will be tuned up and ready to roll. Monday is the big day, when Loudoun County Public Schools will welcome a record 78,000 students—almost 3,000 more than last year’s enrollment—and thousands of other students will return to the county’s private schools and homeschool proNEW SCHOOL YEAR >> 47

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Ashburn 10-Year-Old Shatters Golf Record

Leesburg home comes with a history marker

BY RENSS GREENE

ihan Sandhu is a really nice kid. He’s 10 years old, a student at Creighton’s Corner Elementary School, and he fidgets restlessly in his seat when you’re talking to someone else, but sits still, looks you in the eye, and speaks calmly, intelligently, and politely when you talk with him. He’s also probably one of the best

golfers his age who has ever lived. At the U.S. Kids Golf 2016 World Championship at Legacy Golf Links in Pinehurst, NC, earlier this month, Sihan scored 23 under par, shattering the previous record of 18 under. The next closest finisher in the boys 10-yearold category shot 6 under par, placing Sihan 17 strokes ahead. The next best score in the tournament was by 11-year-old Shubham Jaglan from New Delhi, India, who tied the previous re-

cord of 18 under. “Everything was on, everything was in sync,” Sihan said. Sihan’s stunning success is supported by sacrifices and work by his whole family. His father, Ruby, left his job at a major IT company and started his own consulting business so he could spend more time with his son. That decision came after the family had planned a GOLFER >> 46

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Cars drive along the new portion of Loudoun County Parkway just hours after opening on Tuesday. It extends the road south from Evergreen Ridge Drive to Creighton Road.

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ish the section of road. On Tuesday, he thanked them for being so responsive to what he called friendly harassment. “When I was campaigning, the number one issue on people’s hearts and minds was reducing traffic congestion and that’s exactly what we’re doing here today,” he said. Opening the link to motorists is expected to reduce cut-through traffic in the Loudoun Valley Estates and Brambleton neighborhoods. The ribbon-cutting marked yet

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Barriers came down on a section of Loudoun County Parkway about 11 a.m. Tuesday and within minutes, cars were cruising on the fresh pavement. “While some people may not think this is all that important of a segment, it is very very important. … It’s reducing congestion as we speak,” Supervisor Tony R. Buffington (Blue Ridge) said later that day. He and other county leaders, along with representatives from developer Toll Brothers, met for a ribbon-cutting ceremony Tuesday afternoon to celebrate the opening of the much-needed extension. The four-lane section extends Loudoun County Parkway south from Evergreen Ridge Drive to Creighton Road. Construction of the $10.2 million road was led, and paid for, by Toll Brothers as a condition of an earlier rezoning and was completed 15 months ahead of schedule. Buffington said he met with Toll Brothers executives a little more than a year ago to nudge them to quickly fin-

another milestone for the county’s transportation infrastructure. It was the third major roadway to open this month and another example of an effort by county leaders to link some of Loudoun’s most heavily traveled routes. Earlier this month, the county also celebrated the opening of a section of Gloucester Parkway between Rt. 28 and Loudoun County Parkway, as well as a portion of Russell Branch Parkway between Ashburn Road and Ashburn Village Boulevard. County Chairwoman Phyllis J. Randall (D-At Large) said she and her colleagues have focused on connecting roads for drivers that were once segmented. “Connecting the county is so important and this is just one piece of it,” she said. “When the rest of this road opens [next] September it’s going to change things dramatically.” The extension of the road south to connect with the existing Loudoun County Parkway along the west side of Dulles Airport is scheduled for completion in September of 2017.

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Sihan Sandhu, 10, tees off at the 1757 Golf Club driving range.

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The Loudoun County Art Advisory Committee has selected four works by area artists to be featured on limited edition commemorative Loudoun County Public Library cards. Twenty-one artists submitted their designs. Library patrons can stop by any library branch and pick one of the four limited edition cards during Library Card Signup Month in September.

A library card design by Elisabeth Quintas of Ashburn. Renss Greene/Loudoun Now

Congregants and TV crews gather for prayer at a vigil for Christina Fisher on April 4.

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Info Expo to Link Residents with Domestic Violence Resources

ollowing the death of Leesburg resident Christina Fisher at the hands of a former boyfriend earlier this year, the cry went out for help for victims of domestic violence. “After this horrific incident, I felt compelled to do something so that no other woman would have to endure this,” stated Derek Summers, Jr., founder and chairman of the Citizen’s Committee Against Domestic Violence—It Takes Our Village. “I am a father. I have daughters. I could not stand by and not take action. I want to ensure that everyone in my community knows about the resources that are available to help them if they were in this type of situation.” The organizers of the Meet and Greet and Community Information Expo realized that, although there are resources available for domestic violence victims in Loudoun, there are people who haven’t been connected to them. “I realize there are members of the Leesburg community where Ms. Fisher lived, just steps away from the County Government Center, who are largely unaware of the resources available to them,” Loudoun County Chairwoman Phyllis J. Randall (D-At Large) stated. She met Leesburg residents during a vigil for Fisher and offered to help them get the word out about what’s already available for victims and to prevent further domestic violence. “I want to help empower these citizens and encourage them to use this tragedy to begin conversations about domestic violence and to share the resources that exist in the Loudoun community,” Randall said. “Given the fact that Loudoun experienced two domestic violence-related homicides within

“Goose Creek,” by Penny Hauffe of Leesburg.

The four designs are: “Reading,” by Octavia Frazier of Sterling; “Goose Creek,” by painter and sculptor Penny Hauffe of Leesburg; a design by Ava Quintas of Ashburn, a fourth-grade student at Hillside Elementary School; and a design by Elisabeth Quintas of Ashburn, a second-grade student at Hillside. All 21 entries will be on display at the Loudoun County Government Center at 1 Harrison St. SE in Leesburg through Sept. 2. The Loudoun County Government Center is open from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.

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Christina Fisher, who was killed in April, pictured with her three children.

the first two months of 2016, this event felt timely, relevant and necessary.” The inaugural event will provide the public with information from the Loudoun County Sheriff ’s Office, the Leesburg Police Department, the Loudoun Abused Women’s Shelter (LAWS), Loudoun Interfaith Relief, the Loudoun Free Clinic, the YMCA of Loudoun, Women Giving Back, and the Loudoun County Health Department, among others. This family-oriented community expo will have a donation station available accepting clean clothes, non-perishable food items and

school supplies, which will all benefit local Loudoun County charities and nonprofit organizations. There will also be activities for children throughout the day. The expo will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 27 at the Douglass School Playground Pavilion, 407 E. Market St. in Leesburg. For more information, contact the Citizen’s Committee Against Domestic Violence—It Takes Our Village at itovofficial@gmail.com or 703-297-2075. —Renss Greene

Residents living near the Rt. 7/Belmont Ridge Road interchange construction zone have been alerted about plans for additional blasting starting in September. According to the alert, the blasting is needed for construction of future water and sewer lines at the northeast quadrant of the interchange and is expected to begin Sept. 1 and continue until Oct. 15. Blasting will be done between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. and road cloBRIEFS >> 5

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Initial Rt. 50 Interchange Design Options Aired The Loudoun County staff will hold a public information meeting on Tuesday to present conceptual designs for an interchange at Loudoun County Parkway and Rt. 50. The Aug. 30 meeting will be held at Liberty Elementary School, 25491 Riding Center Drive in South Riding, starting with an open house at 6:30 p.m. and a presentation at 7:15 p.m. The conceptual designs include a partial cloverleaf interchange and full cloverleaf interchange. Exhibits will show the locations and impacts, benefits, and drawbacks of each design. This is the initial stage for interchange design, and will be followed by a state-mandated Interchange Justification Report and design and engineering. Questions and comments may be directed to Transportation Planner Marc Dreyfuss at marc.dreyfuss@loudoun. gov or 703-737-8090.

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The Loudoun County government is urging people who live and work in the county to register their mobile phone numbers and addresses in the Alert Loudoun system to receive automatic emergency voice notifications about local emergencies. The county is changing the way it will send reverse 911 emergency voice notifications, moving to the Everbridge system, which is used for text and email alerts. A new category, “Emergency Voice Notifications,” has been added to the Alert Loudoun subscription list and those who already have signed up for text or email alerts are encouraged to review their settings. The automatic emergency voice notification system provides public safety officials with the capability of sending a recorded message to homes and businesses only when emergency, life safety-related notifications are necessary. The system has been used for flash flood information, incidents involving hazardous materials, missing person notifications and other emergency situations. “We use this technology for life-safety, local emergency alerts that everyone should know about,” stated Kevin Johnson, Loudoun County’s coordinator for emergency management. “People who have eliminated landlines in their

homes will not receive these important notifications unless they register.” Those who registered their mobile phone numbers with Loudoun’s previous automatic emergency voice notification system do not have to register their mobile devices again because existing phone numbers were migrated to the new platform. To register a mobile phone number for automatic emergency voice notifications and to sign up for county alerts and information via text and email, log on to loudoun.gov/alert.

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Local Parties Endorse Town Council Candidates BY NORMAK K. STYER The partisan slates are set for Leesburg’s non-partisan election. The Loudoun County Republican Committee on Monday night endorsed four of the 10 candidates in November’s municipal elections. The Loudoun Democratic Committee also has endorsed a four-member slate. Mayoral candidate Kevin Wright was the top vote-getter in the LCRC’s secret-ballot endorsement voting. The LCDC endorsed Vice Mayor Kelly Burk in the mayoral race. They are challenging incumbent David S. Butler, a councilman since 2008 who was elected by the Town Council early this year to fill the seat left vacant by the election of long-time mayor Kristen Umstattd to the Board of Supervisors. In the Town Council races, the Republicans endorsed incumbent Tom Dunn; political newcomer John Hilton; and Ken Reid, a former Town Council member who opted not to seek re-election to the Board of Supervisors last year. Democrats have endorsed Ron

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Campbell, Evan MacBeth and Gwen Pangle. Incumbent Katie Sheldon Hammler, seeking her fourth four-year term, did not seek an endorsement by either party. On Nov. 8, Leesburg voters will cast votes for mayor and up to three council candidates. The town elections are non-partisan; the endorsements will be used in sample ballots distributed by the parties and in candidates’ promotional materials. The League of Women Voters of Loudoun County is planning a meet and greet forum for the candidates on Thursday, Sept. 22, at Rust Library. nstyer@loudounnow.com

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Salvation Army Store Helps Women ‘Dress for Success’ A new initiative by the Salvation Army of Loudoun County seeks to help women looking to re-enter the workforce, and look sharp while doing it. The nonprofit’s Cardinal Park Drive thrift store in Leesburg has opened a new ladies “Dress for Success“ boutique offering items to achieve a professional look for that next job interview or special event. Every Thursday from 3 to 5 p.m., women get an extra 20 percent off all pant suits, blazers and sports jackets on purchases in the boutique.

The proceeds from the boutique stay in Loudoun County, and go toward paying rent and utilities for families in danger of eviction, or those behind on utility payments. Proceeds will also help the mobile canteen kitchen which makes the rounds in Loudoun County on weekends, serving meals on Saturdays with the assistance of area churches. For more information about the Salvation Army of Loudoun, go to virginiasalvationarmy.org/loudouncountyva.

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Comstock, Bennett Agree To Chamber Debate Whitbeck: Party

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BY DANIELLE NADLER The somewhat quiet race for the 10th Congressional District is about to pick up steam. Incumbent Republican Barbara Comstock and her challenger, Democrat Luann Bennett, will face off in a debate hosted by the Loudoun County Chamber of Commerce on Oct. 6. The 10th Congressional District is considered a political battleground, with Democratic party leaders counting it among the potential districts they could snatch back from Republicans. Comstock, of McLean, is in her first term and is the hand-picked successor of Republican Frank Wolf, who retired at the end of his 17th term in 2014. She previously represented the 34th District in the Virginia House of Delegates. In November’s race, Comstock faces real estate executive Bennett. The Democrat, who also lives in McLean, is one of 19 candidates listed on the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee’s “Red to Blue” program. The Loudoun County Chamber is presenting this debate in partnership with the Northern Virginia Technology Council and the Greater Reston,

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Dulles Regional and Prince William County chambers of commerce. Facing a panel of Loudoun business leaders, the candidates will answer questions about their positions on critical business, economic, and quality of life issues. “As Loudoun County goes, so goes the race to represent the 10th Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives,” Tony Howard, president of the Loudoun County Chamber of Commerce, stated. “The candidates in this race, Barbara Com-

stock and Luann Bennett, know this is true, and they understand that this community wants to hear about their vision for growing Virginia’s and our nation’s economy, while preserving our security and our children’s future.” The event, scheduled for 8-10 a.m. on Oct. 6 at the National Conference Center in Lansdowne, is open to the public. Cost is $50 for chamber members and $75 for non-members. Register at loudounchamber.org. dnadler@loudounnow.com

GOP Presses for School Board to Publicly Disapprove of Maloney’s Trump Rally Conduct BY NORMAN K. STYER Loudoun Republicans aren’t done with Joy Maloney yet. Maloney spurred a political controversy when she was arrested for trespassing at the Aug. 2 Donald Trump campaign rally at Briar Woods High School. She was accused of cutting in the long line of supporters waiting to enter the rally and then failing to follow the instructions of deputies at the scene. A Sept. 14 District Court hearing is scheduled on the misdemeanor charge. Jill Turgeon (Blue Ridge) and Eric DeKenipp (Catoctin) attempted to introduce a formal censure motion, expressing public disapproval of Maloney’s conduct, during the School Board’s Aug. 9 meeting. Discussion of

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Loudoun County School Board member Joy Maloney (Broad Run) listens to speakers at an Aug. 9 meeting.

the motion was opposed by a majority of the board and Chairman Eric Hornberger and attorney Stephen DeVita

ruled that it could not be considered at that meeting. During Monday’s meeting of the Loudoun County Republican Committee, Chairman Will Estrada and Turgeon said it still was important for the School Board to make a public statement that Maloney’s conduct did not provide a proper example for youth. Estrada said elected representatives should be held to a higher standard of conduct. Committee members were urged to email all School Board members to allow a discussion of the issue at their next meeting on Sept. 13. Turgeon said she would reintroduce the motion at that time. nstyer@loudounnow.com

Virginia Republicans have been looking at the gap between Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton in the important swing state and have identified a critical problem. Themselves. Republican Party of Virginia Chairman John Whitbeck addressed his hometown GOP committee Monday night in Leesburg. He refuted “ridiculous” reports that the national party was pulling campaign funding from Virginia and was focusing on other battleground states as Clinton’s lead among commonwealth voters has grown in recent weeks. Whitbeck said there was one quick way to close that gap: More Republicans need to support Trump. He said only about 79 percent of Virginia Republicans say they will vote for Trump, while 92 percent of Virginia Democrats are voting for Clinton and her running mate U.S. Sen. Tim Kaine (D-VA). “We need to talk to our own folks,” he said, adding that the party framework is 100 percent behind Trump’s campaign. nstyer@loudounnow.com

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Republican presidential nominee Donald J. Trump speaks to a packed house in the auditorium at Briar Woods High School on Aug. 2.

Loudoun Leaders Endorse Vogel in Lt. Gov’s Race STAFF REPORT

State Sen. Jill Vogel (R-27)

State Sen. Jill Vogel’s run for Virginia lieutenant governor got a recent boost from several Loudoun County Republicans. Her campaign announced Aug. 18 that the Upperville resident had received endorsements from a broad coalition of Loudoun leaders, including county supervisors, constitutional officers and school board members. Twenty-six Republicans signed on to a joint statement of support: “We

are proud to endorse Senator Jill Vogel in the race for Lieutenant Governor of Virginia. Jill has been a tremendous advocate for this region and we recognize her outstanding work and leadership on the issues facing our businesses, schools and local governments. She is respected for her genuine commitment to serving others and for putting those she represents first. Jill’s intelligent and reasonable approach to governing is what our community and Virginia needs to move forward.” Among those who backed Vogel

are Loudoun Sheriff Mike Chapman; County Commonwealth’s Attorney Jim Plowman; Supervisors Ralph Buona, Geary Higgins, Matt Letourneau, Ron Meyer, and Tony Buffington; School Board members Beth Huck, Debbie Rose, Jill Turgeon, Eric DeKenipp and Jeff Morse; Middleburg Mayor Betsy Davis; and Loudoun County Republican Committee Chairman Will Estrada, among others. In a prepared statement, Vogel said, VOGEL >> 9

<< FROM 8 “Our Loudoun County leaders are an example in Virginia and around the nation for what success and overcoming challenges looks like in the next generation economy. Having worked with them personally, I am honored to have the support of so many in Loudoun County who have worked tirelessly to make our communities better.” Vogel is in her third term as state

senator, representing the 27th District, which includes southwestern Loudoun County. She is an ethics and nonprofit attorney who has held national legal and policy positions in and out of government, including serving as Deputy General Counsel at the Department of Energy. She is seeking the 2017 Republican nomination for lieutenant governor. Del. Glenn Davis (R-84) of Virginia Beach and Sen. Bryce Reeves (R-17) of Spotsylvania County also are seeking the nomination.

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day for a rally at Patrick Henry College,” he said. More details will be announced in the coming days. Loudoun County is considered a political bellwether in the race for the White House. Several candidates eyeing the nation’s top spot have already made stops here, hoping to woo local voters. Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton visited with voters at a Stone Ridge coffee house in May, and Trump stumped at Briar Woods High School in Ashburn earlier this month. U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio also held a campaign event at Patrick Henry College in Purcellville in February, when he was still in the running for the GOP nomination.

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Mike Pence, running mate of GOP presidential nominee Donald J. Trump, is planning a campaign stop in Loudoun County on Saturday. Will Estrada, chairman of the Pence Loudoun County Republican Committee, confirmed Tuesday that the vice presidential candidate plans to hold a campaign event at Patrick Henry College in Purcellville. “The Trump campaign is finalizing arrangements for Mike Pence to come to Loudoun County on Satur-

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The Loudoun County Sheriff ’s Office Cold Case Unit continues to investigate the 2001 murder of Upperville resident Ursula Haberland. Fifteen years ago—on Aug 23, 2001—Hab erland, 81, was found shot to File photo death inside her ransacked home Ursula Haberland with on Greengarden her corgi Victor Road. A German immigrant, she had lived in Loudoun since 1955 and was the widow of a longtime farm manager at nearby Foxlease. The Cold Case Unit is asking for the public’s assistance with the investigation of her death. Detectives continue to seek additional information from a caller who, in April 2004, called the Fairfax County Crime Solvers Tip Line and gave the names of two individuals who were alleged to be involved in the murder. Anyone with information is asked to call 703-777-0475. Callers wishing to remain anonymous may call Loudoun Crime Solvers at 703-7771919 or toll free at 1-877-777-1931. For more information on the Haberland case and for case updates,

Abuse Suspect Threatened Witness at Gunpoint A Centreville man faces weapons and domestic violence charges following an altercation in the Town Center Plaza parking lot early Sunday morning. According to the Loudoun County Sheriff ’s Office, deputies were called to the scene for a reported assault at 2:20 a.m. A witness said a man assaulted a female in a vehicle in the parking lot. When the witness went to check on the female, the suspect removed a firearm from his waistband and pointed it at the witness. The suspect left on foot and pointed the gun at another person in the area prior to being arrested. Hector A. Villatoro, 38, was charged with two counts of brandishing of a firearm, domestic assault, carrying a concealed weapon without a permit, and drunk in public. He was released from the Loudoun County Adult Detention Center on a secured bond.

Lightning Hits Bluemont Home, Residents Displaced A Bluemont home was damaged in a fire caused by a lightning strike during the Aug. 16 storm. Residents of the Foxwood Lane home were alerted just before 4 p.m. by smoke alarms and called the Loudoun County Emergency Communications Center to report the fire.

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Driver Leads Deputies On Chase Through 2 Counties A Roseland, VA, man faces felony charges following a police chase that ended near Middleburg last Thursday night. The pursuit began when a driver eluded a traffic stop in Fauquier County. He then drove into Loudoun County. A Loudoun deputy deployed stop sticks in the vehicle’s path at the intersection of Rt. 50 and St. Louis Road. The suspect continued driving east on Rt. 50 until losing control near The Plains Road. He then attempted to flee on foot, but was taken into custody. Keegan Carr, 35, was charged in Fauquier County with two felony counts of eluding, and reckless driving. PUBLIC SAFETY >> 13

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Loudoun Students Make Modest Progress on SOL Exams BY DANIELLE NADLER

oudoun County public school students saw another year of modest gains on state-mandated math, reading, history and science exams taken earlier this year, as shown in results released by the Virginia Department of Education last week. The Standards of Learning pass rate among Loudoun students improved or stayed level in 27 of 33 grade-level tests, and the school system’s scores exceeded state average pass rates in reading, writing, math and science. Some of the most notable gains were made by Loudoun’s students with disabilities, who saw improvements across the board in English (60 percent

See Loudoun County’s Standards of Learning scores in detail at LoudounNow.com. passed), math (59 percent), writing (54 percent), history (74 percent) and science (68 percent). Students who are considered English Language Learners continued to make progress in English, a stated goal of Loudoun school leaders in recent years. Those students tallied a pass rate of 64 percent in English, up just one point over last year but a big improvement over the 51 percent pass rate during the 2013-14 school year. Nereida Gonzalez-Sales, director of high school education, said the gains among ELL students are attributable to

a relatively new teaching model where ELL teachers and general education teachers spend more time co-teaching. That has meant ELL students that were once pulled out of their general education classrooms now spend more time with their English-speaking peers. “There is more collaboration between our ELL and general education teachers,” which means more conversations about best teaching practices,” she said. Of the overall scores for ELL students, Gonzalez-Sales said, “We’re pleased with the progress but we’re not yet satisfied. We want to keep focusing on that.” Another area on which Loudoun LEARNING EXAMS >> 16

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More than 400 kids will receive needed school supplies this week, thanks to a team of volunteers and community donations. Kids enrolled in the Catoctin School of Music spent Friday morning at The Salvation Army in Leesburg stuffing backpacks with notebooks, pencils, pens, markers and other items needed for students heading back to the classroom. The Salvation Army put on the school supply donation drive with the help of Middleburg Bank and Chick-fil-A, which served as drop-off locations. Most students in Loudoun County return to the classroom for the 2016-2017 school year Monday, Aug. 29.

Loudoun Schools Hiring Bus Drivers Loudoun County students return to school Monday, and the school division is in need of more bus drivers. The division currently has 538 drivers to cover 545 routes, according to Public Information Officer Wayde Byard. Starting pay is $18.10 with benefits, and most of the positions require four-hour work days. Learn more at lcps.org/ page/1116.

BY DANIELLE NADLER Loudoun County’s school employees have a new advocate. David Palanzi, a longtime business teacher, has been named Loudoun Education Association’s new president. The 51-year-old started his new role earlier this month and will serve a four-year term, taking over for previous LEA president Joey Mathews. The LEA is an advocate organization that represents 3,300 Loudoun County Public School employees who are members. Palanzi served as vice president of the group for the past two years, while he continued to teach business at Stone Bridge High School. In all, he has 29 years of teaching experience, 15 with Loudoun County Public Schools. Always the educator, Palanzi said he’s taking what he learned encouragPALANZI >> 16

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David Palanzi began his new role as president of the Loudoun Education Association earlier this month after teaching business at Stone Bridge High School for 15 years.

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Palanzi << FROM 14 ing leadership in his students and applying that to his new position at the helm of the LEA. “With students, I always worked on growing leadership. Older students would mentor younger students and teach them to lead,” he said. “At the LEA, I want to grow people’s capacity for leadership, and that’s already been happening.” He’s been impressed with the willingness of school employees, from teachers and bus drivers to custodians and counselors, to offer their ideas and volunteer to serve on LEA committees. An area he wants to see improvement in is the organization’s connection with those in the private sector. “I really want to make in-roads with the business community. I think they are great allies for us,” he said. Welcoming business leaders’ feedback can help shape education in Loudoun to meet industries’ future hiring needs, but the communication can go both ways, Palanzi added. He wants to work on clearly illustrating some of the needs of the 78,000-student school system that could be met by a small tax increase. He gave the example of overcrowding at schools in the southern end of the county. He also said that carving out a few

Learning exams << FROM 14 school leaders have focused their efforts on is eighth grade math, which saw another year of improvements. Three percent more eighth-graders passed math than the previous school year, and 11 percent more passed than the 2013-14 school year. This year’s 64 percent pass rate is still 9 points behind the state average. This is the third year Loudoun’s Standards of Learning scores have seen modest gains since the state math tests were made more rigorous in 2011, requiring students to demonstrate critical thinking skills and the ability to solve multi-step problems. At the state level, Virginia students on average improved pass rates by one point in reading, math and science. The state reported average pass rates of

more minutes of time during the school day for teachers to collaborate on instruction methods would not cost much but could reap big benefits. “That’s one thing I think would improve education in a big way is if teachers could talk more and share with each other what’s working for them in the classroom,” he said. LEA staff members and volunteers spend much of their time supporting the school budget. Palanzi said, as talk has already begun about the fiscal year 2018 operating budget—which will be approved by the School Board in February—he wants to work on restoring some of the services that have been cut in recent years of fiscal belt-tightening. As examples, he listed changes to employees’ health care coverage options and reimbursement for educators who become nationally board certified. “Cutting that was a mistake,” he said of the teacher reimbursements. “The more education our teachers have, the more prepared they are to teach students.” At the end of the day, Palanzi said he will carry out what he calls the 20/80 rule—“talk 20 percent of the time, listen 80 percent of the time. That’s how the most progress is made.” Palanzi can be reached at president@ loudounea.org. Learn more about the LEA at LoudounEA.org. dnadler@loudounnow.com

80 in reading (compared to Loudoun schools’), 77 in writing (Loudoun: 87), 80 in math (Loudoun: 86), and 83 in science (Loudoun: 89). “A one-point improvement in mathematics means that approximately 11,500 more students met or exceeded the benchmark for proficiency for their grade or course,” Superintendent of Public Instruction Steven R. Staples said. “In reading, a one-point increase equals approximately 8,000 students, and in science, more than 6,000. The success of these students—many of whom have struggled in the past— reflects great credit on our teachers, especially given Virginia’s rigorous standards and challenging online assessments.” VDOE will announce the 2016-2017 state accreditation ratings in mid-September. dnadler@loudounnow.com

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The Claude Moore Community Builders took some time this month to help clean up the Potomac River. Keep Loudoun Beautiful’s annual Watershed Clean-Up was held Saturday, Aug. 13, in the Potomac River near Brunswick, MD. The 25 members of the community builder program were part of a group of 67 volunteers from around Loudoun County. “It was shocking to see what has ended up in our waterways,” Valerie Pisierra, Loudoun Cares CMCB program coordinator and volunteer, stated in a press release. Trash, water bottles, hundreds of tires, metal, and many other items that could have easily been recycled were among the items found. Overall the volunteers retrieved 120 tires from the river, but had to leave many more behind. The 25 builders were part of a group of 67 volunteers from around Loudoun County.

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Award at the 2016 Virginia PTA Leadership Training and Annual Conference in July. This award honors individuals who have made significant, statewide impacts for Virginia’s children through their advocacy efforts. “Lorraine Hightower has served in a variety of volunteer PTA positions, but it is her passionate work supporting dyslexic children and their families across the Commonwealth that caught our attention,” Virginia PTA President Jane Brooks stated. “As a mother who watched her son struggle for years with reading and spelling, Lorraine was motivated to take on the issues of dyslexia and learning disabilities to the state level.” Hightower worked with other state associations to advocate for the Dyslexia Teacher Training bill, which was signed into law this year. She also authored a Virginia PTA resolution recognizing dyslexia, which she hopes to bring to the National PTA convention next year. She was recently named chairwoman of Loudoun County Public Schools’ Special Education Advisory Committee.

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Anthony’s was one of 12 restaurants that helped welcome Woodgrove High School teachers back to work. The school staff was joined by Purcellville Mayor Kwasi Fraser.

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oodgrove High School teachers got a warm welcome last week when 12 Purcellville restaurants chipped in for their lunches. Principal Sam Shipp said the school teamed up with the restaurants to cover the cost of the educators’ meals. “They’ve been very gracious.” When the school employees arrived at the restaurants, they were

greeted by signs created by students. One sign read: “Welcome back, Woodgrove staff!” “This is a fun way to celebrate teachers coming back,” Shipp said. “We wanted to go out to the business community and create those connections. It’s been a great way to kick off the school year.” The restaurants that took part in Woodgrove’s lunch were: IJ Canns, Coach’s Corner, Casa Tequila Bar

& Grill, Coney Island Diner, Velocity Wings, Pen’s Oriental Kitchen, Smokin Willy, Magnolia’s at the Mill, Market Street Burger, Anthony’s, Monk’s BBQ and El Rancho. All Loudoun County public school teachers return to work today. They will spend the next several days prepping for students to return, Aug. 28. —Danielle Nadler

Parks Offer Driving Tour of Cavalry Battlefields The Mosby Heritage Area Association and NOVA Parks are joining forces to promote a driving tour of the Aldie, Middleburg and Upperville cavalry battlefields. Together, those combat engagements in southwestern Loudoun— occurring June 17-21, 1863, as the Confederate armies trekked northward, ultimately toward Gettysburg—represent the second largest cavalry battle to be fought on the North American continent. Those sites are often unheeded by cars whizzing past, and the sponsors hope that the tour will help people to slow down and explore the well-preserved historic sites guided by educational staff members of both organizations. Sites to be visited include the 1st Massachusetts Cavalry Monument, Mount Defiance, and the four-arched stone Goose Creek Bridge. The tour begins at 5 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 1, from Aldie Mill, at 39401 John Mosby. Because of limited park-

The Mosby Heritage Area Association and NOVA Parks will co-sponsor a Sept. 10 nighttime presentation at Mt. Zion Historic Park in Aldie, focusing on the use of all five human senses— taste, touch, smell, hearing and sight—as part of the Adventure in History series. Attendees will learn about the church’s history before, during and after the Civil War, before taking a trip into the black cemetery to learn about the county’s complex past. Visitors also will walk on the remaining stretch of one of Loudoun’s oldest roadbeds, visit the July 6, 1864, Civil War battlefield outside the church and see the union markers denoting the casualties of that fight. The evening is suggested for those ages 16 and older. Refreshments will be served, and attendees are encouraged to dress warmly for the outside portion of the evening. The program will run from 9 pm. to 11 p.m. The church is at 40309 John Mosby Highway in Aldie. Tickets are $15 in advance (and can be purchased at mosbyheritagearea.org/events or by calling 540-687-6681) or $18 at the door.

Lovettsville Senior Citizens to be Recognized at Oktoberfest The 2016 Oktoberfest commemoration again will honor the most senior residents of the town. Those wishing to be recognized must live within the town boundaries and must be at least 90 years old as of Sept. 24. Photographs and a biographical sketch of each town elder will appear in the Oktoberfest Commemorative Booklet. They will be recognized during the opening ceremony of the 23rd annual Oktoberfest on Saturday, Sept. 24. Those interested should call the Town Office at 540-8225788 or email Oktoberfest@ lovettsvilleva.gov no later than Monday, Aug. 29, so that interviews and photo sessions may be scheduled. For more information, contact Elaine Walker at 540-8225111.

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Lovettsville Mayor Bob Zoldos has tagged outgoing Planning Commissioner Buck Smith as the town’s new “czar” responsible for organizing the drive to raise funds to install the clock TOWN NOTES >> 19

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Purcellville Kelly to Retire from Police Department Purcellville is losing one of its most tenured police officers. Sgt. John Kelly announced his retirement, effective Oct. 1. Kelly is closing a 38-year career in law enforcement, which started in 1977 as an MP in the U.S. Army. Following his discharge, he joined the Purcellville Police Department in 1980. Three years later he joined the Loudoun County Sheriff ’s Office. He rejoined the Purcellville

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Purcellville Native Earns Scholarship Nicholas Potts, of Purcellville, recently received a $1,000 scholarship from the Maryland & Virginia Milk Producers Cooperative. Nicholas is the son of Mike and Nancy Potts, who owns Loudoun’s last operating dairy farm Dogwood Farm. The scholarship will help cover his expenses at Longwood University, where he is majoring in history. After graduation, Nicholas plans to work as a high school teacher and continue helping out on the family farm.

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faces in the Town Square’s clock tower. The Town Council approved the appointment last week, so Smith can begin work immediately—focusing mainly on sponsorships, merchandise sales and crowdfunding. Smith was selected, the mayor acknowledged, because he came to the town with a detailed plan on how to fund the project—and a lot of excitement and enthusiasm for taking on the challenge. Smith’s seat on the Planning Commission has been taken by Chris Hornbaker. The longtime town volunteer has served on several Planning Commission Comprehensive Plan subcommittees and is a regular attendee at commission meetings.

Police Department in 1983, and then moved to the Middleburg Police Department in 1988. He worked there for 10 years and then returned to Purcellville, where he served for the past 18 years. “Sgt. Kelly has demonstrated a spirit of community service and dedication to public safety that is core to who we are as a police department. I’m grateful to have worked with him over the past fourteen months,” Chief Cynthia McAlister said. The town plans a retirement celebration at 4 p.m. Sept. 8 in Council Chambers at the Purcellville Town Hall, 221 S. Nursery Ave. Purcellville.

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The striking Glenfiddich House towers over its neighbors on North King Street and offers a rare combination of stunning architecture, size and history in the heart of Leesburg.

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he Glenfiddich property at 205 N. King St. is an imposing 19th century Italianate-style house in Leesburg, but it’s the combination of its size and its Civil War ties that continues to draw interest. The Glenfiddich complex includes the house, the Stables and the Carriage House and is now offered for sale by David and Melanie Miles through Engel & Volkers Lansdowne. The property extends from King to Wirt streets, a rare remaining one-block deep property in the town’s historic district. Charlotte Bonini, a historic preservation specialist and land planner on the Engel & Volkers team, led by listing agent Julie Broadie, said the public reception has been enthusiastic. She notes that most visitors are surprised by the extent of the property, particularly that it comprises more than 10,000 square feet of space. The size of the property and its complexity makes it difficult to convey through photographs and video how unusual it is, the agents say, noting that’s a comment frequently made by visitors. What Glenfiddich has is an astonishing amount of original material and history. Like a Pandora’s box that keeps revealing further and further secrets, the house continues to delight the visitor as each new tidbit of its character is unveiled, including its ties to Confederate General Robert E. Lee. On a recent tour, the property was revealed as being more intricate and older than the strongly Italianate architecture of its front façade. The oldest section is a log structure built in 1774. It is thought the extensive slave quarters once were located along the North and King streets corner of the property. Unseen from King Street is the large lawn and mature boxwoods to the rear of the house, connecting the house to the Stables—where Lee’s renowned horse, Traveler, was once sheltered—and to the Carriage House on the north side. The

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The parlor of Glenfiddich, where Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee visited.

Stables building was constructed in 2004 on the original stables site and serves as a four-car garage and offices, while the Carriage House, built in 2001, is used as a residence. The property also contains a circa 1800 log spring house and a circa 1855 brick smoke house Formerly known as Harrison Hall, the main portion of the house, was built for Henry and Jane Harrison between 1850 and 1860, by Leesburg’s famed Norris Brothers, who took the existing brick two-story structure built in 1780 and converted it into a three-story house. At the time of its construction, it was considered the finest house in Leesburg. The house’s name was changed to Glenfiddich by the previous owners, the LeHanes, who purchased it in a tax sale around 1980. They owned Glenfiddich Farm and asked the famous Scottish distillery of that name if they could use the name for their new Leesburg house. The distillery owners agreed—as long as a bottle of Glenfiddich malt whisky was on prominent display—which it is in the living room. The house has long been identified with Leesburg’s Civil War history. Early on it became a center of hospitality for Confederate officers passing through the area. Also, wounded soldiers

from the Oct. 21, 1861, Battle of Ball’s Bluff, were cared for at Harrison Hall. Lee stayed there on his way to the fateful battle at Antietam in 1862. But behind that fact lies an interesting story. The details of Lee’s two-night stay at Harrison Hall provide a poignant and personal glimpse into the lives of historical figures. He was thrown from his horse when Traveler shied from a fast-approaching courier. The injured general was carried on a stretcher into the house and up to one of the large second-floor bedrooms overlooking the garden. He broke one wrist and badly sprained the other. In considerable pain, with both bandaged wrists showing under his cuffs, Lee received treatment at Harrison Hall on Sept. 4, 1862, where that evening he held a war council with his closest advisors, planning the Confederate invasion of Maryland—that culminated in the Sept. 17 Battle of Antietam. Those present are well known in history—Generals Lewis Armistead, Thomas “Stonewall” Jackson, James Longstreet and Brown “JEB” Stuart. One would have loved to have been a fly on that wall. What is surprising also is the amount of original material left in the house, including floor-to-ceiling pocket doors, moldings, pine floors, the handsome ti-

ger maple stairway bannisters and rail, and many of the blown glass windows. The double parlor in the front of the main house is exactly as it was during Lee’s visit, including the Tennessee marble fireplaces, as are the large, handsomely proportioned bedrooms. In the oldest part of the house, dating to the 1770s, rafters are exposed—and therein lies another tale. During renovations to the log back room in the early 1980s, thousands of $5 uncirculated notes were found in a box hidden in the rafters. One theory is that the money was intended as payment of Lee’s taxes on his and his wife’s property, Arlington House. But the money eventually went to a good use—the notes were sold and used in the renovation work on the house. Lee was not the only famous occupant of the house. U.S. Poet Laureate James Dickey lived there from 1966 to 1968, working on his famous novel “Deliverance,” while also commuting to Washington, DC. The desk on which he wrote the first drafts of “Deliverance” is still at Glenfiddich. And it is from another pen, that of the young Alice Harrison, who describes in her diary—now in the collection at the Loudoun Museum—years later watching the Battle of Balls Bluff in October 1861, as she joined a group for a picnic at the edge of the battlefield. It is also claimed that the noise and explosions of the battle could be heard and seen from the third floor windows of Harrison Hall. Today, the house contains the best of the old and the new, having been updated and modernized to fit the needs of the Miles LeHane Companies, an executive coaching company. The property is offered for multiple uses—as a business headquarters and educational/training center, a small hotel, bed and breakfast inn and/or a family home. The house compound is offered at $3.75 million; the house itself for $2.4 million; and the Carriage House and the Stables only, at 206 Wirt Street, for $1.35 million. For more information, or to tour the house virtually, go to glenfiddichhouse. com. mmorton@loudounnow.com

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following day. My drug screen revealed about eight different medications; I was immediately terminated and reported to the board of nursing. My doctor fired me. I was unemployed and had no opiates. I found “people who knew people,” and I bought pills from them. The pills ran out and my dealer said he could only get heroin. At that point, I was 30 hours into withdrawal and was dysfunctional. I was sneezing, yawning, sweating, and vomiting … so I bought dope. The very first time I shot myself up I vividly remember thinking “this is a very bad decision, and it’s going to change my life in a terribly negative way.” It took only eight months for heroin to bring me to my knees. I went through $27,000 in eight months. I depleted our life savings, our honeymoon money, all of my 401K. Our electricity and water got shut off. I lost my nursing license, my entire identity of being a phenomenal ER nurse, and the sense of loss I experienced can’t be described in words. I was admitted to the program for nurses with substance abuse problems

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hurches are one of the first places people go to for help when they face suicidal thoughts, addiction, post-traumatic stress disorder or other mental health issues. As the need for help with these kinds of struggles became more prevalent in Loudoun County in recent years, Pastor Doug Wall wanted to make sure his church, Leesburg Community Church, knew how to respond. What started as an effort to train church employees to help individuals in need has since grown into a health and wellness fair. Leesburg Community Church is partnering with mental health professionals, law enforcement leaders, and elected representatives to host the inaugural HopeFest Health &

Wellness Fair 2016. Last year, Wall attended a large mental health conference led by Pastor Rick Warren, of Saddleback Church, a mega church in California, whose son took his own life. He walked away wanting to connect people in need of services with available mental health resources in Loudoun. “A lot of people don’t know where to go when they are in that moment of need,” Wall said. “That’s literally the impetus behind this event, to say here are all these resources available to you both with and without insurance, with and without legal help.” HopeFest is scheduled from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 10, at Leesburg Community Church, 835 Lee Ave. SW in Leesburg. Katrina Clayton, a counselor who works at Windward Optimal Health HOPEFEST >> 25

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in Sterling and HopeFest’s event coordinator, said there’s a clear need for a one-stop-shop health and wellness fair. “I was really surprised by how many resources are in our community that offer some kind of assistance that’s free, and I’m in the mental health profession,” she said. She first approached a couple of dozen organizations and they refered her to several others until she’d reached out to more than 100 nonprofit groups about taking part in HopeFest. “It’s been a domino effect of finding all these different organizations out there ready to help.” Mental health private practices, agencies and organizations will man booths and provide information about their services throughout the day. The agenda also includes two panel discussions, one on substance abuse and addiction recovery from 10 to 10:45 a.m. and one on suicide awareness and prevention from 11:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Panelists include Rep. Barbara Comstock (R-VA-10); Loudoun Sheriff Mike Chapman; Suzie Bartel, whose teenage son took his own life in 2014; Susan McCormick, founder of

The Wellness Connection, among several others. The day also includes three breakout sessions. One targeting veterans transitioning from military to civilian life from 11 to 11:30 a.m.; a second from 12:30 to 1 p.m. called “Teens Helping Teens” hosted by Woodgrove High School’s We’re All Human club formed to combat suicide and mental illness; and a third from 1:15 to 1:45 p.m. on eating disorders. Wall is “hoping and praying” that close to 1,000 people attend the event. “This is a community-wide concern,” he said, noting that one in five adults in the U.S. experience mental illness in a given year. “There are people of all faiths that are having mental health issues and we need to get serious about preparing ourselves to at least get them to the resources that are available.” The plan is for HopeFest to be an annual event, and for those involved with the fair to hold seminars throughout the year designed to keep the conversation going about how to improve the county’s mental health safety net. “We want to have ongoing seminars and teaching sessions,” he said, “so that hopefully we can change the paradigm of mental health from being a shhh issue to one we address head on.”

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Concussion Clinic and Inova Neurosciences to put on the July 21 conference. It’s a topic not well understood by the general public. When you say the word “concussion,” most people have a vague idea it’s something that happens when you hit your head hard. But from the medical perspective, that’s not all it is. According to McCabe and Blackstone, a person doesn’t have to hit his head to get a concussion; it’s more like a whiplash, or rotational forces, that cause the brain to bump up against the inside of the skull. The symptoms that often follow a concussion include headache, blurred vision, vomiting and dizziness. Less obvious symptoms can be emotional ups and down and trouble sleeping. “You’re just not your normal,” Blackstone said. There are some key cognitive signs of concussion—you can’t remember, you can’t concentrate, you can’t process, you feel a bit foggy and slow. The clinic proceeds gently with treatment, using a three-day rest and recover protocol for both cognitive and physical recovery. After that, clinicians move into active recovery work to get back to normal, using a graduated process. “On the fourth day it’s very important to get back to normal—to be normal and do normal things,” Blackstone said, adding the

key is to do it gradually. That phase involves physical activity, such as walking, maybe a bit of light exercise, always assessing the patient’s tolerance. Ninety percent of patients get back to normal within three to four weeks, although some can take years, she said. Clinicians also look to see whether the diagnosis is for a vestibular dysfunction disorder, which can come from a concussion. This occurs deep in the inner ear, affecting one’s balance. Symptoms are similar—headaches, dizziness, cognitive slowing, imbalance and motion sensitivity, and anxiety. McCabe heads the pediatric side of the multidisciplinary team along with a medical director for adults. Staff also includes doctors, nurse practitioners, physical therapists (orthopedic, vestibular and Neuro trained) and cognitive rehab trained speech language pathologists. Together they identify different needs to make sure they have the right treatment. “We ask, ‘what are we missing,’” Blackstone said. McCabe said her staff is always on the lookout for signs of a concussion when patients turn up in the ER, both for adults and children. McCabe was a primary mover behind the county’s 2007 law requiring children aged 15 and under to wear a helmet when riding a bike or motorized scooter. Concern for young athletes in field sports is ongoing, with some advocating the wearing of helmets with sensors that could detect

force to the head, or the movement of the head. “That’s still in the process of being understood through research,” McCabe said, noting parents understandably want to protect their children, but the idea has been met with some opposition from athletic and school officials. “It’s still experimental, the science is not there yet,” she said, noting schools also don’t have the budget. Acknowledging it can be a touchy subject. McCabe said that during the assessment testing she and her medical colleagues note that athletes make up half of the patients they see. “They’re at higher risk.” The comprehensive assessment tests for a variety of symptoms. To figure out if it is concussion or something else McCabe says, “We analyze the data so we can come up with a plan. We need to understand [symptoms] better—why some are more prone to the injury, to the rotational forces likely to cause concussion.” Inova Loudoun’s Concussion Clinic opened in June 2011, after doctors started to see more and more concussions. “We got together and consulted Commonwealth Emergency physicians, including Dr. Ron Waldrop, an ex-athlete who’d suffered injuries. We started partnering with him,” Blackstone said, leading to the formation of the concussion clinic. mmorton@loudounnow.com

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pain is a serious nerve injury and does not require a surgical solution. Some injuries need attention right away, through an MRI or CT-scan. Once the pain is under control, the patient may respond. But, if the pain is still bad, a patient should keep the weight off so as to not inflame the muscles attached to the spine. “Spinal pain is not well understood,” Lim says, explaining that he needs to know what causes the pain and, further, the kind of pain it is. It could be purely muscle pain caused by aggravation or stretching the ligaments or a ruptured disc, Lim notes. Discs form the main support of the spine. If the support is not there and the muscular structure is trying to make up for it—“you get fatigued and the back goes into spasm,” he says. Pain can be in the nerves around the discs and the spinal cord, resulting in further pain to the back and the legs. “No spinal surgery is trivial,” Lim says, although the technology and anesthesia are quite safe. With the advance of robotic surgery, spine operations now can be done on older patients—“sometimes patients in their 90s,” Lim says. The minimally invasive mechanical guidance technique, while it has become standard for urology, prostate and general surgery operations, is not, however, standard for spine surgery. “The spine is complex; it’s very complicated,” according to Lim. But he says he is a great believer in the benefits of robotic surgery, calling it “faster, safer and better,” leading to better outcomes and faster recovery times for patients. The technique has been recognized as providing greater accuracy and efficiency compared with standard surgical techniques, and tends to significantly reduce complications during and after surgery. mmorton@loudounnow.com

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or 35 days, three teams of interns at Telos set out to address pressing cyber security threats—and to potentially come up with the industry’s next billion-dollar idea in the process. On Thursday night, they presented their work to a shark-tank-like panel of investors and industry experts who gathered at the company’s Ashburn headquarters. It is the third year for Telos’ Cyber Innovation Internship program. This year the program included a team of college students from MIT, Stanford, the University of Virginia and Georgia Tech; a team of college and high school students led by a Stone Bridge High School senior; and a team of U.S. Navy computer systems technicians visiting from their station in Hawaii. Under the supervision of Telos Chief Technology Officer and Director of Innovation Richard Robinson, the program granted participants with access to the company’s leaders and technology, as well as to industry experts across the country and innovations being developed in national laboratories. Their project pushed the edges of today’s technology. The Pragmata team, led during the presentation by UVA’s Rob Fairfax, developed CyberSwarm, a software system that uses sensors—called ants—to traverse computer networks looking for malware and security breaches. Unlike typical network security programs on the market today, their program is capable of detecting and reporting net-

work breaches in real time, not weeks or months later as some of the nation’s largest firms have found. They see applications for the system in the health care, government and banking/finance industries.

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Stone Bridge High School senior Maddie Feigles explains the inner workings of the IdentID platform, designed to tag airport workers who represent the greatest security threat.

IdentID, led by Stone Bridge senior Maddie Feigles in its presentation, built on an existing Telos security platform to develop a software service that would help airports identify workers most likely to pose security threats. Currently, background checks are required only every five years. The program would monitor criminal records, the use of badges to access areas of the airport, and social

media postings and would use an algorithm to rate the employee’s threat level on a scale of 0 to 100. Those with high scores would be flagged for review. The students said the service could help curb thefts from luggage and threats of weapons or bombs being smuggled around security gateways, all while reducing the number of people required to monitor employees. The SUDO Technology team, led by CTN2 D. Espree, had the most elaborate presentation, using a laptop and a cell phone to conduct a network hack capable of taking control of a ship’s engines while the audience looked on. They developed hardware and software to monitor breaches in industrial control systems, including computers connected by serial chains common in industrial settings. They targeted the oil and gas industry as an early market for their program. Judges said they were impressed by each of the presentations and by the quality of work completed in a month. However, no one broke out their checkbook right away. Despite the increasing occurrence of cybercrimes, several noted that businesses aren’t eager to spend money on tighter security measures unless under mandate to do so. “Security is a really, really hard sell,” said William Crowell, a national expert on network and information security issues, noting the perception among business executives is that such measures don’t add to the bottom line. nstyer@loudounnow.com

Burtons Grill opened its second Northern Virginia location this week at Cascade Overlook in Sterling. Founded by Kevin Harron, who serves as president and CEO, Burtons features fresh ingredients and creative cooking techniques, showcasing vegetarian, gluten-sensitive and paleo-friendly menus. The new 6,437-square-foot restaurant at 21434 Epicerie Plaza was designed by the Neimitz Design Group and will have 159 dining room seats and 28 seats at the bar. An outdoor patio will also be available during the spring and summer months with space for 72 more diners. Dylyn Coolidge will serve as executive chef. A native of Burlington, VT, he began his culinary career working as a junior sous chef at Coyote Cafe under James Beard award-winning chefs Mark Kiffin and Mark Miller in 1994. He has cooked at five-diamond hotels such as the Four Seasons Resort in Scottsdale, AZ, and worked with James Beard award-winning chef Todd English’s Kingfish Restaurant. In 2008 he became head chef at Commissary, a DC café focused on seasonal, local, all-natural American comfort food, part of the Eatwell DC Restaurant group. In 2011, Coolidge was named executive chef at the Beacon Hotel. For reservations or more information, call 571-665-5700 or go to burtonsgrill.com.

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Loudoun Home to 25 of America’s Fastest Growing Companies Inc. magazine released its 2016 list of the 5,000 fastest growing businesses in the U.S., and 25 of them are in Loudoun County. What’s more, Leesburg-based FedBiz IT Solutions was ranked as the nation’s 10th fastest growing company. FedBiz IT Solutions, located on Harrison Street near downtown Leesburg, is a privately-held, veteran-owned and women-owned business. It’s website states: “Our mission is to offer the ‘Best in Class’ Information Technology and Emerging Technology services and products.” Local companies that ranked among the top 1,000 fastest growing businesses in the nation were IT services company Cynet Systems (No. 479), business products/services company Wholesale Screening Solutions (No. 480), IT services company NeevSys (#662), and security company PhishMe (No. 700).

See the full list at inc.com/ inc5000. Buddy Rizer, Loudoun Economic Development’s executive director, said of 24 Loudoun-based companies making Inc.’s fastest growing businesses, “What’s impressive is that almost half of the Loudoun companies have made the list before, which speaks to their sustained accelerated growth.” Rizer points to FCi Federal, which has made the list five times. “Loudoun County has a number of factors that help speed business growth,” Rizer added. “Companies here have access to the most-educated population in America, and the highest concentration of tech workers. They’re close to the biggest customer in the U.S.—the federal government—and can take direct flights to 50 world cities through Dulles International Airport. —Danielle Nadler

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azine pages for places they had discovered, but they weren’t saved in a usable format for later planning. “The app we created solves that problem,” President and CEO Janine Rethy said. “It’s a novel and social way to collect places you love and to access and share them easily.” She credits the Loudoun County Small Business Development Center and Mason Enterprise Center for their success. “We are excited by the progress that Mark My World has made with this innovative travel tool. They are a

good example of how taking advantage of the resources and services we offer through the MEC-Leesburg incubator and Small Business Development Center can help entrepreneurs launch and grow,” stated Susan Henson, regional director for the Mason Enterprise Center.

Stone Tower Plans Birthday Party Stone Tower Winery will celebrate its third anniversary with a pre-Labor Day weekend low country boil and Bluegrass concert featuring the Short Hill Mountain Boys. The party begins at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 1, at the winery’s Harvest Barn. “The past three years have been an amazing ride for us! There’s been a lot of hard work and effort that has gone into making Stone Tower what it is today,” stated Lacey Huber, Stone Tower’s vice president. “We have an amazing team, from our winemaker down to our support staff, that go above and beyond every day to create this special environment. Our loyal customers are the other piece to the puzzle. Without their support we’d not be where we are today.” After planting their first vines seven years ago on their family farm just outside Leesburg, owners Mike and Kristi Huber opened their barn doors as a tasting room in 2013. Now they have more than 60 acres of vines in the ground, almost 100 employees and two tasting rooms. Tickets are available for $70 per person, $60 for club members. For more information and tickets, go to stonetowerwinery.com Stone Tower Winery is located at 19925 Hogback Mountain Road south of Leesburg.

Trampoline Fun Comes to Village at Leesburg Phoenix Trampoline Fun Center will celebrate the grand opening of the Atomic Trampoline Fun Center on Monday, Aug. 29, starting at 10 a.m. The indoor trampoline park features more than 40 interconnecting trampolines, a dodge ball court, foam pits, five birthday party rooms, and two slam

ball courts. “The idea for the indoor trampoline park came after our research of the greater Leesburg, VA, market showed a need for this type of family entertainment,” stated Phil Zacheretti, president of Knoxville, TN-based Phoenix Trampoline Fun Centers. “It will be open 365 days a year for all ages.” The center is located in the Village at Leesburg, across from Smokehouse Live. Tickets are available for purchase at atomictrampoline.com. The center also will offer aerobics classes, field trips for schools and organizations, and team-building programs. An Atomic Teen Night will feature special lights and music for teens on Friday and Saturday evenings.

Yavrom Joins Loudoun Dental Loudoun Dental Associates is expanding with the addition of a new general dentist. Dr. Monica Yavrom has been an active volunteer at the Arlington Free Clinic, which she helped open in 2015 to provide low-income families with quality dental care. She holds undergraduate and graduate degrees from the University of Texas at San Antonio, as well as The George Washington University; and received a doctorate in dental surgery from Texas A&M Health Science Center Baylor College of Dentistry in Dallas. She lives in Fairfax with her husband and two sons. “I enjoy practicing dentistry and the opportunity to help patients attain a healthy and beautiful smile,” Yavrom stated. “I feel very passionate about providing the best care balanced with compassion and understanding, and I’m so excited to be joining the exceptional team at Loudoun Dental Associates.” Yavrom is accepting new patients. Loudoun Dental Associates Is located at 24565 Dulles Landing Drive Suite 190 in Sterling. Go to loudoundentalassociates.com or call 703-343-9886 for more information.

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re you a middle-aged suburban dad (or mom) who’s not afraid to bust out that Pixies T-shirt at your kid’s soccer game? A couple of rock ‘n’ roll-loving suburban dads have got a podcast for you. Jim Lenahan, a USA Today editor and Ashburn father of two, and his colleague Patrick Foster are in their 40s but still have a passion for music—old and new. Their weekly “Dad Rock” podcast is winning fans around the globe for the funny (and slightly nerdy) give and take between its music fanatic hosts and its eclectic range of tunes. Despite his international following, Lenahan has (so far) kept a low profile on his home turf. That may change next month: Local friends and neighbors can get a glimpse of the action when the “Dad Rock” guys host a live recording—with a special quiz show format—at Ashburn’s Lost Rhino Brewing Company on Sept. 8. “Dad rock is a term that a lot of people use as a put down,” Lenahan said. “We thought, ‘Let’s take that and own it and turn it around and make it something more positive.’ The way we look at it is the show is not about any one particular kind of music. We look at the term dad rock as just being a reflection of us. We’re dads in our 40s. We

still like rock music. ... Sometimes it’s a hard thing for some listeners to get, but I think once they listen to it they give it a chance, then they understand the perspective that it comes from.” Lenahan, a news editor, and Foster, who runs the USA Today College website, bonded over their mutual passion for music a few years ago while working in the same office at the newspaper’s headquarters in Tysons Corner. Last year, the company was looking to expand its podcast offerings, and the colleagues jumped at the chance to put their passion onto the internet. The first episode aired in March 2015, and the show has since developed a devoted following, offering nostalgia trips for aging Gen Xers while introducing them to new emerging artists they may not have caught during carpool runs. The show is also making inroads with younger listeners—including many who aren’t parents—who like the context and background the hosts have to offer on great music from decades past. “What I like to say is we introduce new music to older listeners, and we introduce old music to younger listeners,” Lenahan said. “We found that a lot of listeners who are our peers really love the nostalgia stuff but they also appreciate that we can provide that guidance to what they might like to listen to among current music because it’s so overwhelming…”

“Dad Rock” features weekly hourlong episodes posted on Soundcloud and iTunes every Friday (they’re currently on episode 78), with shorter bonus episodes sprinkled in—often featuring colleagues or fellow music lovers with a special take on an artist or genre. Most episodes are recorded in USA Today’s audio studios, but the hosts have recorded a number of episodes offsite (including a road trip to the South by Southwest music festival in Austin, TX, with stops in great music cities along the way). The dad rockers also host musicians passing through the DC area—from old school icons like Dave Wakeling of the English Beat and John Doe of X (whose interview went up last week) to up-and-comers like 25-year-old contemporary folk musician Sarah Jarosz. While USA Today doesn’t release figures on listenership, Lenahan said “Dad Rock” has made its way onto iTunes’ top 20 music podcasts in the past, and one of the keys to its success is storytelling—both from hosts and guests. “Certainly we talk about what we love about the song,” he said. “But key to that often is the story about how we discovered that song or what was going on in our lives at that time or why it’s important to us. The personal storytelling element is something that really helps the show.” Lenahan, who grew up in Ohio and

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TARARA SUMMER CONCERT SERIES: BEATLEMANIA MAGIC Saturday, Aug. 27, 6-9 p.m.; Tarara Winery, 13648 Tarara Lane, Lucketts. Details: tarara.com Take a trip down memory lane with favorites from the Fab Four, friends and wine. Tickets are $15. Advance purchase is recommended as many shows sell out.

LIVE MUSIC: NATHANIEL DAVIS Saturday, Aug. 27, 2-5 p.m.; North Gate Vineyard, 16031 Hillsboro Road, Purcellville. Details: northgatevineyard.com The singer/songwriter and multi-instrumentalist from Leesburg blends indie-rock and alt-country sounds reminiscent of Keith Urban, Jackson Browne, and Jason Mraz.

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Historic White’s Ferry is the last of 100 ferries that have operated on the Potomac River. Originally established as Conrad’s Ferry in 1817, former Confederate officer Elijah V. White purchased it after the Civil War and named his ferry boat in honor of his former commander, General Jubal A. Early. Current owner Malcolm Brown replaced the ferry in 1953 and 1988, but retained the name. Without a bridge over the Potomac River from Point of Rocks to Bethesda, the ferry remains an important commuter link for the region. Twenty-four vehicles can be transported at a time for $5 one way or $8 dollars round trip.

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St. Andrew presents The Clazzical Project quartet with its “Outside The Bachs” program juztaposing jazz and iconic classical works. Admission is $15.

NIGHTLIFE LIVE MUSIC: HOWIE DAY WITH CASSIDY FORD Thursday, Aug. 25, 8:30 p.m.; Tally Ho Theatre, 19 W. Market St., Leesburg. Details: tallyholeesburg.com The singer/songwriter known for hits like “She Says” and “Collide” is back in action with a new album released last year. Local favorite Cassidy Ford opens. Tickets for this fully seated show are $20 in advance, $25 day of show.

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Friday, Aug. 26, 5-9 p.m.; Breaux Vineyards, 36888 Breaux Vineyards Lane. Details: breauxvineyards.com

Friday, Aug. 26, 7:30 p.m.; Smokehouse Live, 1602 Village Market Blvd., Leesburg. Details: smokehouse-live.com Rock, jazz, hip-hop and funk from a DMV favorite. No cover.

LIVE MUSIC: THE FABULOUS HUBCAPS Saturday, Aug. 27, 8 p.m.; Franklin Park Arts Center, 36441 Blueridge View Lane Purcellville. Details: franklinparkartscenter.org Rock ‘n’ roll is alive and well with this seven-piece band performing high-energy tributes to artists like Little Richard, Elvis, Willie Nelson, Fats Domino, Ray Charles, Tina Turner, Rod Stewart, The Beach Boys and more. It’s a fun evening of do-wop group harmony, mixed with Motown and rockabilly. Tickets are $25.

LIVE MUSIC: DEAD CAT BOUNCE Saturday, Aug. 27, 8 p.m.; Smokehouse Live, 1602 Village Market Blvd., Leesburg. Details: smokehouse-live.com Get your groove on with high-energy blues, rock, jazz and funk fusion. No cover.

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Enjoy wine specials, food from Bada Bing Bagels and music from local favorite Ken Wenzel. Admission is free and reservations are not required.

LEESBURG PUBLIC HOUSE SECOND ANNIVERSARY Saturday, Aug. 27, 11 a.m.-6 p.m.; Leesburg Public House, 962 Edwards Ferry Road NE, Leesburg. Details: leesburgpublichouse.com The popular eatery celebrates two years in business with a day of music from Mark Cullinane, Something’s Brewing and Odell’s Knife, food, beer tent and children’s activities.

PARALLEL WINE BISTRO BACK-TO-SCHOOL PARTY Saturday, Aug. 27, Parallel Wine Bistro,43135 Broadlands Center Plaza, Ashburn. Contact: 703-858-0077 Celebrate the end of summer with food and drink specials and patio games. Bring two new school supplies for the Loudoun Abused Women’s Shelter and get a 10 percent discount on food.

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LIVE MUSIC: SAM GROW Saturday, Aug. 27, 8:30 p.m.; Tally Ho Theatre, 19 W. Market St., Leesburg. Details: tallyholeesburg.com With influences like Sam Cooke and Otis Redding, Grow’s soulful performances and emotional songwriting are drawing fans from around the region. Tickets are $10 in advance, $15 at the door.

LIVE MUSIC: TED GARBER Saturday, Aug. 27, 8 p.m.; Monk’s BBQ, 251 N. 21st St., Purcellville. Details: monksq.com Loudoun loves blues/Americana/rock from this genre-bending multi-instrumentalist.

WITH THE KIDS IDA LEE MOVIES IN THE PARK: ‘THE FOX AND THE HOUND’ Thursday, Aug. 25, 8:15 p.m., Ida Lee Park, 60 Ida Lee Drive NW, Leesburg. Details: leesburgva.gov Ida Lee closes out its summer movies in the park series with this Disney classic. Event is free. Picnics and blankets are encouraged. Pets, alcohol and glass containers are prohibited.

BACKYARD BATS Friday, Aug. 26, 7-10 p.m.; Winmill Carriage Museum, Morven Park, 17195 Southern Planter Lane, Leesburg. Details: loudounwildlife.org Join Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy for a family-oriented program on bats with

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LIVE MUSIC: USTAD SHAFAAT KHAN Saturday, Sept. 3, 8 p.m. Franklin Park Arts Center, 36441 Blueridge View Lane Purcellville. Details: franklinparkartscenter.org The world-renowned Indian classical musician has enthralled audiences with his unique fusion of Indian classical, western, jazz and rock rhythms on sitar, tabla and vocals. Tickets are $20—reserved seats are available online.

LOUDOUN LIVE! AT PAXTON CAMPUS Saturday, Sept. 10, 2-8 p.m.; Paxton Campus, 601 Catoctin Circle NE, Leesburg. Details: loudounlive.org This mega-concert benefits social service agencies in Loudoun. Canadian alt-rockers Lowest of the Low and singer-songwriter Todd Wright headline, along with other local favorites. Tickets are $40 per person and are available online.

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From left, Jim Lenahan and Patrick Foster with Hard Rock Café’s Jeff Nolan at a live event at Hard Rock Café in D.C. last December.

But while Lenahan has mentioned it to a dad or two on the baseball field, he’s pretty sure most of his neighbors aren’t aware of the podcast. “I’m certainly not any kind of local celebrity,” he said with a laugh. But Lenahan may get a chance to see some familiar faces at the Lost Rhino event, set up in a music quiz show format with an open preliminary round, followed by a knockout round spotlighting the top eight contestants. That second round will be recorded and podcast, making the local global for Lenahan.

Meanwhile, he and Foster have developed a virtual community made up of online listeners, who are into the hosts’ warm repartee and hard-core music knowledge, along with the fact that they come off as regular guys rather than music critics. “What we’ve found is that there’s an audience of people who like that they’re getting music commentary from two normal suburban dads. We’re not trying to be music critics per se. We’re coming at it from a fan perspective,” Lenahan said. “One of the best pieces of feedback we get and we get this all the time is, ‘I feel like I’m just hanging out with a couple of friends.’”

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[ OBITUARIES ] Thomas R. Graley Thomas R. Graley 78, of Purcellville, Virginia, passed away Tuesday, August 16, 2016 in Leesburg VA. He was born September 24, 1937 in Charleston, West Virginia, son of the late Thomas Dewey Graley and Corene Alice Seymour Graley. Survivors include his wife Martha L. Maxwell Graley whom he was married 55 years, a son, Alan Lee Graley of Bull Shoals, AR; three daughters, Julia Graley of Purcellville, VA, Fonda Eigel (Thomas) of Lexington, KY and Virginia Mumaw (Charles) of Waterford, VA; and seven grandchildren, Nigel Preece III (Zuni), Claryce and James Eigel, and Ellie, Emma, Ava and Garrett Mumaw. He received his teaching degree from WV Tech. He was an educator for 25 years, retiring from Fairfax County Public Schools where he taught science, math, chemistry, physics and horticulture. His favorite hobbies included hunting, fishing, model railroading, and family genealogy. He did what he wanted with no regrets. A time of remembrance and fellowship will be held at the Graley Home, September 24th 12-4pm. Memorial contributions may be made to any of the following: Contributions for water well/ sponsored by Thomas R Graley family Purcellville Va., Contact CBN, 1-757-226-3312. The Gideons, https://www2.gideons.org/donate The Gideons International,

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Beyond the Litmus Tests There were both opportunities and dangers when the Town of Leesburg opted to move its elections from May to November. The biggest benefit was to have more town residents participate in the process of selecting their municipal leaders.

voters was stopping at the polls during May balloting. In 2008, only

Before the change was made in 2012, fewer than one in 10 Leesburg 1,900 votes were cast in the Town Council races—fewer votes than were cast in 1992, even though the town’s population had doubled over that span. That year also marked the lowest voter turnout in the town’s history, at a paltry 8 percent. In the town’s first November election, in 2012, more than 20,000 voters participated. That was a presidential election and turnout was expected to be high, but more than 10,000 voters cast ballots in 2014. Clearly, there is more voter participation. Among the concerns about moving the town’s balloting to the fall general election was that races could become more overtly partisan. They have. That’s not necessarily a good thing. But it doesn’t become a bad thing

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unless voters—and candidates—allow it. Local elections are about ideas, not ideology. Candidates’ positions on abortion rights, gun control, the presidential campaign or other political

Alzheimer’s

party litmus tests reveal nothing about their ability to effectively manage

Editor: With the numbers of patients growing, most of us either know an Alzheimer’s patient or a caregiver. At this time, we cannot escape this pandemic, an illness that affects all the world bears this name. The common form of dementia is Alzheimer’s and contribute to 60-70 percent of cases. Other dementias make up the balance with mixed forms that co-exist. All of the dementias are a degeneration of the frontal lobe of the brain. Currently, there is no cure, no medicine and the end result is terminal. My purpose here is to put forth a hypothesis to delay the final moment if possible. Not to turn around any factor of this illness but to delay the final moment. I hasten to add that I am a researcher, not a physician and what I am presenting is simply my own theory. We all have vital signs. Basically, we are monitored for body temperature, blood pressure pulse/heart rate and breathing/respiration and two other vitals not indicated that might apply to the individual patient. Deteriorating vital signs often precede cardiac arrest and admission to the intensive care where response teams in most cases prevent adverse outcomes. My thesis relates to sustaining vital signs in all dementia patients mostly Alzheimer’s. The background as to the cause of Alzheimer’s is theory but it is known that it is a disease of the brain that deteriorates the transmission of thought that provides responses in the body that gradually vanishes causing death. Can we control vitals from the initial diagnosis that would keep the patient from moving into the various stages leading to being terminal? Maybe or maybe not, but to my knowledge this has not been the protocol. Currently, the diagnosis of Alzheimer’s can be right as well as wrong with the other dementias being incorrectly assessed by the physician. The actual testing is based on memory assessment plus other factors and the negative pa-

the town’s financial resources, ensure the public safety and guide development. Yet, those are the tasks required by this community service. Over the next two months there is ample opportunity for voters to learn what each of Leesburg’s 10 candidates stand for and their goals for the town in the coming years. Leesburg needs pragmatic community builders of all political stripes, and town voters will have to look beyond the sample ballots provided by political activists to find them.

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tient becomes a hospice candidate. As patients worsen, they are discharged into palliative care, which is considered the road to terminal. This is where the GP should enter the picture to assess all vitals and treat whatever is treatable. Currently, the staff doctor and the attending nurses treat the patient as non-recoverable and plan the end with large doses of morphine close to the time they evaluate the end is near. In my experience, Alzheimer’s is not painful but a deterioration of all thoughts and motive based on the brain losing its power. The vitals only play a part when the four I have indicated have lapsed to cause death. In most cases swallowing and aspiration are the causes, many elect to try tube feeding. The latter is extremely hard on the patient and can hasten death. It is very uncomfortable and caregivers who have had this experience shun away from its use. Dame Cicely Saunders, the founder of Hospice wrote: “We will do all we can not only to help you die peacefully, but also to live until you die.” Hence my theory. – Norman Duncan, Ashburn

Overcrowded Editor: I have a problem with the overcrowding in Loudoun’s schools. Please build more schools so the middle schools and high schools don’t have to be overcrowded anymore. When I get to school, the halls are very hard to get through because it is overcrowded. Also, when we have to do fire drills it takes a long time to get it done and I don’t have time to do the fire drill. Also, on the bus ride it is so crowded that three people have to share a seat. I know that it cost a lot of money to build a school and time, but it would be nice. There is a lot of space to make more schools. So please don’t have the schools overcrowded. – Jamie Bergamini, Aldie

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45 Aug. 25 – 31, 2016

Diversity by Any Other Name BY BUTCH PORTER

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sustainability has effectively commandeered diversity, inserting it neatly into the “social” or “cultural” corner of its quality-of-life matrix for acceptable human habitation. Obviously all minorities will feel more included if we have properly organized mixed use communities, “arts and culture” centers, and “income diversity” (with federal subsidies to assuage the inflated real estate prices, that the planners themselves inflated, by systematically eliminating housing choices), right? So one would hope the diversiteers could embrace their moment and make whatever progress they can, especially for working-class minority citizens and business owners. If they don’t, they will find themselves dealing with even higher fuel and energy prices, while being used to pitch bike trails, dog parks, and decreased access to navigable roadways, bus stops, and any number of important services which provide communities with increased mobility and access to the widest geographic of job opportunities. When they discover that they are not only being bamboozled by a faux environmental movement, but that these efforts are making it more expensive to live where they live, that the traffic is getting even worse, and that urban density—which many came here to escape—is indeed the preferred outcome of the planners, then they may come to the conclusion that these particular defenders of diversity (for the sake of sustainability) are anything but. These are protectors of a most myopic point of view. Their pitch has the veneer of something new and vibrant, which simply coats over something very stale and very familiar. Their abiding purpose is fitting all the diverse ideas, dreams, values, traditions, foibles and idiosyncrasies of disparate groups into something that really doesn’t exist, but the planners keep thinking they can create: their perfect little community made in the image of their liking. That’s a lot of things, but it is not diverse. It is sameness. It is conformity. Those who think they are getting a variety of things are all getting the same thing: central planning. Pleasantville. Boring. We should all stop falling for it, but especially those who believe in actual diversity.

First, it will be important to note that diversity is not a bad thing. On the contrary, it has a tremendous amount of value in many areas. In our financial portfolios it secures wealth, in an electrical or information grid, it provides security and stability. The same is true in a community. Differing ideas, points of view, and varying perspectives on the world, keep a community from falling into stagnation and groupthink. There is a reason why “diversity” in the modern zeitgeist has now been replaced with “diversity and inclusion.” We should be surprised that the new Leesburg Diversity Commission wasn’t called the “diversity and inclusion commission.” When one town council member had the audacity to appoint a white male to the commission, a fellow council member took it upon herself to lambast her colleague on Facebook for it. Why? Couldn’t a diversity of ideas on a commission include the ideas of a white male? Of course, but that’s not the purpose of the commission. The purpose of the commission is not to make sure the opinions and perspectives are diverse, but that everyone feels included in the cause of diversity, which is … well, that remains murky. Case in point is the efforts of the “diversity and inclusion” hawks on college campuses these days. Nobody reading this actually believes that thousands of students across the country are protesting because they want a variety of points of view on their campus. They are protesting because they feel very strongly that there should be only one point of view allowed. This is not even a theory or up for debate. It is definitively the case according to the protestors themselves. It seems to be a critical moment for the diversity movement. A website surfaced toward the end of last year called thedemands.org where grievance mongers from 75-plus universities listed all the ways in which they feel their institutions of higher learning should do more (spend more) on diversity training and inclusion seeking. They consider themselves a part of the Black Lives Matter movement, which for all intents and purposes is the modern day Students for a Democratic Society—the Weathermen reborn. This website I consider one of the more useful websites on the internet: as a handy list of all the universities where I will not be spending any of my hard-earned money. Ever. On the other hand, the diversity hawks have been having a tough time for awhile. Mainly because in the 21st century, they have been put on the back burner by a much sexier movement: sustainability. Nothing beats sustainability, where every human is treated equally … as a blight and nuisance on the planet, an unwilling (but still guilty) participant in a plague on Mother Gaia’s landscape. It’s surprising that diversity could ever stand a chance beating up the modern privileged Westerner for not sufficiently including others in their civilization, when you have sustainability, which can indict the entire Western world for even existing in the first place. No contest. To make matters worse,

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Charter School << FROM 1 On Monday, the school opens as Loudoun County’s second charter school, and only the ninth in Virginia. It will welcome 122 students, the highest enrollment the building has housed since 2009. “I’ll tell ya it’s been a hard and really long process. None of us had created a school before, so there was a tremendous amount of learning to be done on our part,” said Hillsboro Mayor Roger Vance, who is also vice president of the school’s board of directors. “Now, I go into the school and it’s like ‘wow, we did it. Can you believe it?’” Most of the new school’s students are from western Loudoun towns, but a handful will commute each day from Leesburg, Ashburn and even Sterling. Mario Quevedo, of Leesburg, enrolled his second-grade son and kindergarten daughter at Hillsboro Charter after his coworkers raved about their experience at Middleburg Community Charter School, which opened in Loudoun two years ago. Quevedo said his son, Jordan, had a good experience in kindergarten and first grade at Frederick Douglass Elementary, but he and his wife were always a bit on edge that he would be reassigned schools as part of boundary changes. Plus, they loved the idea of a school that tailored lessons to students’ learning styles. “I really liked their vision and plans for the school—we really love everything about it,” he said. “We’re just ready to give something new a shot.”

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Hillsboro Charter Academy Principal Trisha Ybarra-Peters greets kindergarteners during orientation Monday.

His daughter, 5-year-old Zury, already waded into that something new on Monday, when she took part in kindergarten orientation. “She cried on the way home because she wanted to stay longer,” Quevedo said. “Guess that’s a good sign.” The word “familial” keeps coming to Principal Trisha Ybarra-Peters’ mind, as Hillsboro residents, parents, students, teachers, bus drivers and even Loudoun business leaders have shown up to help prep the building for the first day or donate classroom supplies. “Our doors aren’t even open yet and we’re already seeing that family culture here,” she said. “People are having a lot of school pride knowing that they’ve been in the trenches to make their

school beautiful.” The fingerprints of longtime Hillsboro Elementary teachers are also on the charter school’s curriculum. Those who made up the charter committee and helped cast the very early vision for a new take on education in Loudoun created course work that focuses on STEAM—science, technology, engineering, art and mathematics—where lessons overlap multiple subject areas. And students’ schedules will be structured around what Ybarra-Peters calls “authentic, project-based learning.” They will get more traditional classroom lessons each morning and spend their afternoons elbow-deep in various projects. “The age-old question that kids ask ‘why do I have to

Golfer << FROM 3 trip with Sihan to a tournament in San Diego, but a major project at work interfered. “[My boss] said ‘you know what, tough luck, you can’t go,’” Ruby Sandhu said. “That was the time I made up my mind. I said, money or no money, less money, whatever. The most important thing was we wanted to support him the best we can. From that day onward, we started working on a plan.” He and a longtime friend left the company to establish RighIT Solutions LLC, which opened on April 1. “Now I probably work more, but I can work on the weekend, I can work at night, nobody tells me what to do,” Sandhu said. That gives him a little more time for his other job: Sihan’s caddy. “At times, I actually thought I was not good enough for Sihan,” Sandhu said. “When the professional caddy’s there, he can read the putt. He can read the green much better than I do.” It doesn’t seem to be slowing Sihan down. He spends time every day at the 1757 Golf Club in Ashburn, coached by Adam Harrell and Nick Guyton and with his dad by his side holding the clubs. According to a spokesman for Billy Casper Golf, which owns the 1757 Golf Club, Sihan won “Player of the Year” for three consecutive years on the local

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Sihan Sandhu’s dad and caddy, Ruby Sandhu.

golf circuit, winning every tournament he played in. He now competes across the U.S. and Europe, twice winning the U.S. Kids European Championship in Scotland. He has won 13 regional and national invitational events in U.S. Kids Golf, the most wins by any junior golfer, and has even won Mid-Atlantic PGA events against golfers three years older than him. Harrell, who previously coached Lexi Thompson—a 2016 Olympian and the youngest-ever golfer to qualify for the U.S. Women’s Open—says Sihan is the hardest-working golfer at the club.

“Having that ability to do that at 10 is very unique,” Harrell said. “He’s dedicated, he’s passionate, and he’s very easy to work with, because he’s hungry for knowledge. He’s always pushing for more information, more knowledge, and he’s willing to try all the things.” People at 1757 who know Sihan say his work ethic, his intelligence, his love of the game, and the support from his family set him apart. “Over the years, you see plenty of kids who seem to have great potential, and want to do things, and the parents who are sometimes almost more excited than the kid,” said Gary Huebner,

learn that?’ Every afternoon, they’ll see real-life applications to what they’re learning in the classroom,” she said. It was that concept that drew Ybarra-Peters (along with 40 other educators) to apply for the principal position. During her years as a special education teacher, she always noticed that inschool projects were mostly saved for students in the gifted and talented programs. “When I saw the opportunity to be a part of a school that would be offering STEAM project-based learning, I wanted to be a part of it,” she said. “Because when you offer those up to all kids, they find gifts in themselves and in their peers that they would never see in a more traditional classroom.” Hillsboro Charter Academy operates under the leadership of a board of directors, but it is still considered a Loudoun County public school and receives a portion of state and county funds for each enrolled student so it is tuition free. The school will kick off its first day Monday by ringing the bell next door at Old Stone School, which served as the education center for Hillsboro students as early as 1874. Then, teachers will launch a rocket to demonstrate the future of education in the town. “We want to honor the past,” Ybarra-Peters noted, “and look ahead by launching into a new school year.” Space is still available in second, fourth and fifth grade classrooms, and all other applicants will be placed on a wait list. Learn more at lcps.org/hillsboro. dnadler@loudounnow.com

the general manager of the 1757 Golf Club. “They’ve developed a really, I think, a positive, nurturing attitude toward it, to kind of let him take it at his own pace. They never feed him what he doesn’t want to eat.” “Some of the kids, it’s almost like work, whether it’s parental pushing or trying to make their parents proud,” Harrell agreed. “He just loves it.” In fact, Sihan’s parents don’t have to push him. He has a relentless drive to play and improve, and a good attitude even when he has a bad round. “He loves it,” Huebner said. “He comes out here in the winter. We have to shovel a spot out, and he’s hitting balls out into a snowbank.” “What separates him is the fact that he wants it more than most,” Harrell said. “Some kids want to be good. He wants to be great, and I’ve seen that one other time, and that was with Lexi Thompson.” Sihan says he wants to go pro one day. “I knew I wanted to be a golfer when I was 6,” Sihan said. “Dad influenced me, but I started myself.” “He has a chance to do some great things,” Harrell said. “I think the key will be, as he ages, and as he gets into higher level competitions and kind of falls into a little more adversity, how he comes through that. And my instinct says he’ll come through that very well.” rgreene@loudounnow.com

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New School Year

New Year, New School

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About 775 kids, and 100 employees, will call a brand new school home starting Monday. Loudoun’s newest public school, Madison’s Trust Elementary, will provide desperate relief to some of the county’s most overcrowded school buildings. Five-hundred of its students were reassigned from neighboring Creighton’s Corner Elementary, which has operated above its building capacity for the past several years. Even though the Brambleton area has undergone frequent attendance

grams for a new academic year. This year is particularly monumental for Loudoun. The school division opens its second charter school (See story, Page 1), launches the new Academy of Engineering and Technology, and opens its 89th school, Madison’s Trust Elementary in Brambleton. “As the new year approaches I tell students, ‘there’s a lot to look forward to,’” Superintendent Eric Williams said. There also are 750 new teachers, selected from some of the best of the best at six job fairs and 25 recruiting events, Williams said. He also listed the expansion of a full school day to more than half of the county’s kindergartners and more technology in the classroom among the new developments this year. More students will be provided tablets, laptops and smart phones to be used as part of class lessons, and more will be encouraged to bring their own devices to school with them. “We’ll have more devices in the classroom than ever before,” Williams said. He also is nudging parents to use technology more. During a recent School Board meeting he encouraged families to download the new LCPS mobile app that was launched over the summer. The app will give users access to school menus, the lunch account software system, the student information management system, the online learning platform, sports information, calendars and social media feeds. Parents, students and teachers can also sign up for push notifications, such as emergency messages, to their phones.

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boundary changes, Madison’s Trust was one of those schools that was welcomed by the community with open arms, Principal David Stewart said. “The reception has been 100 percent positive,” he added. “When the kids come in, they’re shocked. Everything is so new and shiny.” Stewart takes the lead at Madison’s Trust after serving as principal at Guilford Elementary in Sterling for 10 years. It wasn’t easy leaving Guilford, but he’s always wanted to help establish a new school. “This is a different challenge that I was excited to try,” he said. Since his first day on the job in February, he’s interviewed almost 300 applicants for teaching and support staff positions. As part of his dream team, he also recruited nine employees from Guilford to come with him to Madison’s Trust. He also worked to have students help shape their new school even before the doors opened. He got their feedback on everything from the school colors to its mascot. In a poll, the students selected the Mighty Macaws as their mascot as a nod to U.S. President James Madison’s pet macaw. The school’s name captures the role Loudoun played in the War of 1812, when President Madison sought refuge in the county, along with important documents like the Constitution. “Choosing furniture, a mascot, helping to shape a school—these are things that you don’t think you’ll get a chance to do in your career,” Stewart said. “It’s been a great experience and we’re ready for the first day.” On Monday, the students will be ushered into the gymnasium for an all-school assembly. From the moment students walk in the door, Stewart wants them to feel like Madison’s Trust is their school. “That will be an important moment,” he said. “It’s really a chance to introduce ourselves to the students. … We want them all to feel comfortable and happy and to feel like this is their home.”

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Second-grade teachers Lauren Stevenson and Joanne Luoma go over lesson plans at Madison’s Trust Elementary School.

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