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Students at one of the county’s newly consolidated bus stops line up for bus 371 in Lovettsville. School leaders say they’re working for more efficient routes and shorter rides, but parents and bus drivers say it’s meant overfilled buses and crowded stops.

Frustrations Rise Over First Week Bus Blunders BY DANIELLE NADLER ust as numerous and colorful as the first-day-of-school photos on Loudoun County Facebook pages in the past week were the complaints about overfilled buses, late drop-offs, and crowded stops. After a rocky start to last school year because of a severe bus driver shortage, school system leaders said this year would be different. In May, the Transportation Department told the School Board that big changes were coming. They had been working with consulting firm Edulog Logistics Inc. and a new software system to consolidate bus routes, reduce lengthy rides, and maximize bus space— all with the goal of improving the level of service to Loudoun students. That same month, the board agreed to push start times at four middle schools and every high school back 15 minutes to give the transportation staff more flexibility in planning bus routes. Transportation leaders told the School Board that, by consolidating bus stops, the county’s 394 bus routes could be re-

duced to as few as 349. That would make it so the average run time for each route could be decreased from 23 to 17 minutes. Buses were not being fully used; they found that the average head count on buses could be increased from 38 to 52. The new plan is also estimated to save $1.5 and $2.9 million annually. “All the routes this year will be dif-

ferent,” Assistant Superintendent Kevin Lewis told School Board members at a committee meeting Aug. 3. “We want you to get fewer calls on that first day.” But parents and drivers reported that the first week of school has been fraught with problems. The consolidated bus stops mean fewer pick up points in neighborhoods.

Families said they were given no heads up that their children would be asked to walk further—in some cases as far as a mile—or that parents are expected to deliver their children to their stops. “The whole county’s up in arms about this,” said Susan Ackman, who lives in the BUS BLUNDERS >> 26

Floating Islands Clean the Waters at Broadlands BY RENSS GREENE

A previously unremarkable stormwater pond at the end of a Broadlands cul-de-sac is slowly turning into a lush, shaded pool, and a microcosm of nature surrounded by development. In the middle of Burnt Hickory pond are islands with nothing below the surface but dangling roots and cables to hold them in place. With the help of those floating islands, natural growth at the banks of the pond, and hardworking volunteers, the pond’s water is being

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the streams, rivers, and bays, and grassy yards do very little to absorb water or clean it. But the Broadland Homeowners Association, with help from volunteers, the Piedmont Environmental Council, the county government, and a grant from the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation, is changing that at Burnt Hickory pond. The roots of the plants on the floating island reach down into the water, getting all the sustenance they need from the nuFLOATING ISLANDS >> 25

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AG Opinion: State Law Protects Loudoun’s Confederate Monument BY NORMAN K. STYER AND RENSS GREENE

was created by sculptor Frederick William Sievers, who also created the Virginia Memorial at the Gettysburg battlefield and statues of Gen. Stonewall Jackson and Matthew Fontaine Maury, MONUMENTS >> 24

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Can you help identify these two men? Surveillance video shows they were in the area when Loudoun’s Confederate memorial was vandalized Aug. 17.

Anyone with information regarding the vandalism case is asked to contact 703-777-0475. Tips may also be submitted through the Loudoun County Sheriff ’s Office app.

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The Loudoun County Sheriff ’s Office is hoping the public can help identify two potential witnesses who were in the area at the time the Confederate war memorial on Loudoun County Courthouse grounds was vandalized Aug. 17. Surveillance video from the downtown Leesburg area shows two men walking on North King Street across from the courthouse. Detectives are asking the men, or anyone who knows them, to contact the sheriff ’s office at 703-777-0475. The memorial was spray painted with graffiti that included obscene language after midnight on Aug. 17. The graffiti was removed later that morning and there was no permanent damage. Last week, detectives released surveillance video of two suspects who appear to be light skinned males. The video can be viewed at sheriff.loudoun.gov/ statue.

n advisory opinion issued Friday by Attorney General Mark R. Herring holds that some Confederate monuments—such as the one in his hometown of Leesburg—are protected from removal by state law. Herring’s opinion lays out his position on the legal debate over whether localities can take down Confederate monuments, such as the Robert E. Lee statue at the heart of controversy and violence in Charlottesville. Citing a decision i n the Circuit Court of Danville, Heritage Preservation Association Inc. v. City of Danville, he writes that state law does not protect monuments erected before 1998 in cities, since the law protecting those memorials was enacted that year and was not retroactive. In counties, however, the law has protected Confederate monuments since the first law was passed in 1904, Herring wrote. Leesburg is not an independent city, and the Confederate monument in town stands in front of the old county courthouse on county property. It was put up in 1908, four years after the first law passed. He added that other legal constraints, such as strings attached to a gift or grant funding, could also affect statues. “Careful investigation of the history and facts concerning a particular monument in a given locality should be completed to determine what, if

any, restrictions might apply,” Herring concluded. The statue was commissioned by the Confederate Veterans and the Loudoun Chapter United Daughters of the Confederacy, which began raising funds for the project as early as 1901. It

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Virginia Attorney General Mark R. Herring is the latest to weigh in on Loudoun’s statue honoring the county’s Confederate soldiers. It was erected on the Loudoun County Courthouse lawn in 1908.

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Chairwoman Phyllis J. Randall (D-At Large) delivers her second State of the County address May 24.

County, Davison File Battery of Appeals over Constitutional Challenges BY RENSS GREENE

oudoun County Chairwoman Phyllis J. Randall (D-At Large) and Lansdowne resident Brian Davison have both filed appeals of a federal court ruling that Randall violated his First and 14th Amendment protections under the U.S. Constitution. Davison has also appealed a different judge’s apparently contradictory opinion in his federal lawsuit against the School Board. A month ago, two judges in the same federal district court handed down different opinions in two very similar cases. In each case, Davison was suing elected officials claiming they had violated both his constitutional rights to freedom of expression, by blocking him on Facebook, and due process by not having a hearing about his complaint. In the suit against Randall, Judge James C. Cacheris handed down a mixed victory for Davison, ruling Randall had violated his First Amendment rights, but declining to order any injunctive relief. She had blocked Davison from her official Facebook page only overnight. Cacheris wrote the case “raises a novel legal question: when is a social media account maintained by a public official considered ‘governmental’ in nature, and thus subject to con-

stitutional constraints?” He also dismissed the claim of due process violations. Days later, Judge Anthony Trenga issued a ruling in favor of School Board members who had blocked Davison on Facebook, dismissing all counts in the case. The rulings hinged on whether an

When is a social media account maintained by a public official considered ‘governmental’ in nature?”

elected official’s Facebook pages could be considered public forums of speech, and in their rulings, both judges drew from the same court precedent to arrive at different answers. “This sort of governmental ‘designation of a place or channel of communication for use by the public’ is more than sufficient to create a forum for speech,” Cacheris wrote, drawing precedent from a 1985 case, Cornelius v. NAACP Legal Defense Fund. In the School Board decision, and drawing from the same 1985 case, Trenga wrote, “it is not clear as a legal

matter whether the Facebook pages at issue in this litigation can be said to constitute either type of public forum.” “In any event, it cannot be said that such a First Amendment right was a ‘clearly established’ right, ‘of which a reasonable person would have known,’” reads Trenga’s opinion. “These Individual Defendants are therefore entitled to qualified immunity for the actions they took against Plaintiff with respect to their Facebook pages.” The doctrine of qualified immunity, established in a 1982 U.S. Supreme Court case, protects public officials from personal civil liability as long as “their conduct does not violate clearly established statutory or constitutional rights of which a reasonable person would have known.” Now, appeals have been filed in both cases. Randall and Davison have both appealed Cacheris’ decision; Davison has appealed Trenga’s ruling. “The facts are that School Board members blocked the plaintiff from commenting on their Facebook pages for many months and the case was dismissed by the court, while I blocked the plaintiff overnight for approximately eight hours because he made inappropriate comments, not about the elected official but about the members of their families, and another court finds a First Amendment infracAPPEALS >> 7

Loudoun County government is again joining with Solarize NOVA to promote the use of solar power in Loudoun County homes and businesses. Solarize NOVA is a community outreach initiative sponsored by the Northern Virginia Regional Commission and the Local Energy Alliance Program that aims to make solar power more accessible and affordable. The program offers a one-stopshop for the community to learn more about solar power options, installation and financing for homes and businesses. Solarize NOVA uses bulk purchasing and free solar site assessments to make the process easy and affordable. This year, the Solarize Loudoun campaign features Loudoun County-based solar installers. Two Solarize Loudoun workshops have been scheduled for residents and business owners who are interested in learning more about solar power and reduced-pricing options. The first will be Thursday, Sept. 7, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Ashburn Library. The second will be Thursday, Sept.28, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., at the Purcellville Library. Reservations are requested because of limited seating and can be made online. The Solarize Loudoun campaign will run from Sept. 4 through Oct. 15. For more information, go to solarizenova. org.

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Former Loudoun detective Mark McCaffrey is suing the county and sheriff for political retaliation and wrongful termination.

County, Sheriff Move Political Retaliation Lawsuit to Federal Court BY RENSS GREENE Attorneys for the Loudoun Board of Supervisors and Sheriff Michael Chapman have filed motions asking a federal court judge to dismiss the lawsuit filed against them by former detective Mark McCaffrey, who alleges wrongful termination and political retaliation. The sheriff ’s attorneys had already requested the case, which was filed in Loudoun Circuit Court and accuses Chapman of “malicious and callous abuse of his status and authority,” be moved to federal court.

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Sheriff Michael Chapman has been accused by a former detective of violating his right to freedom of expression by firing him for supporting a different candidate in a Republican primary for sheriff.

McCaffrey alleges that in not re-swearing him because he supported a different candidate in the Republican primary, Chapman violated McCaffrey’s constitutionally-protected right to freedom of expression. He argues the county is also liable because of a cooperate agreement between the county and sheriff that extended the same protections and human resources policies that county employees enjoy, which the suit argues should have protected McCaffrey. At the time, McCaffrey was the lead investigator in the ongoing case of Braulio M. Castillo, one of Loudoun’s most high-profile murder cases in recent years. Following the firing, McCaffrey was hired by the Commonwealth’s

Attorney’s Office to serve through the trial, which resulted in a guilty verdict and a life sentence. The county leaders have asked the court to dismiss them from the case, on the grounds that the sheriff is an independent constitutional officer not under their supervision. The agreement also states, in granting an exception to the county’s grievance procedure, “these exceptions are made so that this Agreement… does not abrogate the Sheriff ’s full authority to direct and control his deputies and to remove them from appointment” as described in state law. That agreement also expired at the end of the sheriff ’s first term; Chapman did not reappoint McCaffrey in his second term. The sheriff ’s attorneys have asked the court to dismiss the case, arguing the sheriff is protected by an exception that allows elected leaders to dismiss employees from policymaking positions. A 1997 case found that deputies in North Carolina fall under that exemption because “deputies on patrol work autonomously exercising significant discretion in performing their jobs” and in the course of their work will “make some decisions that actually create policy.” The sheriff has also asked the court to strike a large section of McCaffrey’s complaint detailing allegations of Chapman using the sheriff ’s office to protect and reward political supporters, abusing deputies, and mismanaging the office and budget. Chapman described the lawsuit as “a reprised chronicle of false allegations, conjecture, innuendo and/or grossly exaggerated stories” in a statement shortly after the lawsuit was filed. Attorneys and a spokesman for the county, the sheriff, and McCaffrey offered no comment. “This legal matter must play out in court and not publicly,” said county government spokesman Glen Barbour. As a constitutional officer, Chapman is represented separately from the county government and Board of Supervisors in the case. A request for comment to his attorney has not yet been returned. rgreene@loudounnow.com

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heryl Strasser and Kaeley “KK” Brady are taking their farmers market concept to downtown Leesburg with the impending arrival of Cowbell Kitchen. Following a career spent in the restaurant industry, crossing several states, Strasser started Cowbell Kitchen five years ago as a food truck that was stationed in front of the Old Lucketts Store. Brady joined her as a business partner after graduating from George Mason University, curious about a food truck concept herself. Strasser offered to take her under her wing, and gave Brady the green light to proceed on something that particularly interested her: smoothie bowls. “I bought her a Vitamix, and said ‘here do it,’” Strasser recalled. The duo soon caught the farmers market bug, and now exhibit at seven markets each week in Virginia, Washington, DC, and Maryland. They’ve long since sold their food truck to focus on the farmers markets and, with the opening of the Leesburg café, will now be able to move out of shared commercial kitchen space to their own full production facility where food for both the markets and the restaurant will be made. They’ve landed at 116 E. Market St., the former site of Pittsburgh Rick’s. The concept for Cowbell Kitchen’s owners has always been simple: fresh, healthy, locally sourced, plant-based food, made simply but packed with love. Down to its smallest details, Cowbell Kitchen’s offerings are unique— the ketchup, granola and nut butter are homemade, among other things. Each week, Strasser and Brady set their menu based on the offerings of the 20 farms they source from, and the menu offered at the seven farmers markets they participate in will be similar to what will be found at their flagship café. Offerings include breakfast bacon, egg, and cheese sandwiches, their specialty grilled cheese sandwiches, Brady’s famous smoothie bowls, and Strasser’s delectable pastries. The two have even

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After finding great demand for their fresh fare at farmers markets, Cheryl Strasser and Kaeley “KK” Brady are bringing Cowbell Kitchen to downtown Leesburg.

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started to dip their toes into the wedding market, fulfilling requests for des-

sert tables and even wedding cakes. Strasser and Brady have high hopes for the walk-in traffic from nearby county government offices and the court system, not to mention area residents and visitors to downtown Leesburg. But a main goal of the facility remains to be the production site for all the wares they sell at their regular rotation of farmers markets, so they are not trying to turn into a high-volume establishment, Strasser stressed. They are keeping overhead low, not planning to hire many employees, and staying true to their roots of hand-making all their own food. Visitors to the restaurant will likely see Strasser in the working kitchen, which they’ll encounter upon entering the space, and she may even share some anecdotes about how she came up with her recipes. Adding to the homey vibe, the restaurant is being furnished with antiques plucked

from Strasser’s personal collection, and a few colorful touches. A small seating area is available inside the restaurant, but they expect many customers will grab food to go. It’s the simple touches by two dedicated professionals that Strasser and Brady hope will make Cowbell Kitchen a staying power in Leesburg for years to come. “That’s what we hope people embrace: two really true passionate people doing their thing and trying to make it,” Strasser said. “We’re kind of like the underdogs.” Strasser and Brady are hoping to open Cowbell Kitchen’s doors within the next few weeks. For more information on the restaurant, go to cowbellkitchen.com, or check out Cowbell Kitchen on Facebook and Instagram. krodriguez@loudounnow.com

Teen Collecting Eclipse Glasses for Charity BY KARA C. RODRIGUEZ It all started with a simple question, posed from 13-year-old Max Greenberg to his parents. “What do I do with these,” he asked last Monday evening, holding up the once highly-in-demand solar eclipse glasses to his mom, Lauren Greenberg. “My husband and I started looking online and saw that Astronomers Without Borders was collecting them but there was nowhere to send them yet,” she said. “[Max] said ‘well everyone’s going to throw them away be-

fore then,’ so we said what about you.” So Max Greenberg, an eighth grader at Harper Park Middle School, spent the waning days of his summer vacation collecting eclipse glasses, eventually to be donated to children in African countries for their upcoming eclipse. His parents posted a message from him on their River Creek community’s Facebook page, as well as their personal Facebook pages. Soon, a good friend of theirs who serves on the board of the Loudoun Public Library got wind of Max’s endeavor and put the wheels in motion for all library branches to be collec-

tion sites for the glasses. Max had already collected several dozen glasses on his own volition by earlier in the week, running around to neighbor’s houses and other surrounding communities. He even put up a donation box in front of his own home for passersby to drop off their old glasses. Those who wish to donate their used eclipse glasses can visit any of Loudoun’s library branches to find a drop box to Astronomers Without Borders. krodriguez@loudounnow.com

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River Creek teen Max Greenberg is helping to collect used eclipse glasses for Astronomers Without Borders.

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The town government wants to let residents know that this week’s First Friday events will not involve closing King Street. The Town Council is set to discuss the possibility of closing the street for the monthly First Friday events at its Sept. 11 work session. The possibility of closing King Street for the popular downtown event was raised earlier this month and placed on the council’s next work session agenda for discussion. The council has been on its annual summer recess since the adjournment of its Aug. 8 meeting. Town Public Information Officer Betsy Arnett updated the county seat’s social media pages earlier this week, assuring residents “there will be no changes [to First Friday] before the Council has the opportunity to hear from stakeholders, members of the public, and staff.” For more on the Sept. 1 First Friday roster of events, go to leesburgfirstfriday.com.

Organizers Gear Up for Fine Art Festival The Friends of Leesburg Public Arts are sponsoring the sixth annual Leesburg Fine Art Festival on Saturday, Sept. 23, and Sunday, Sept. 24. Coordinated by Paragon Art Events, the art festival offers an opportunity to explore the creativity and diversity of styles in the creations of painters, jew-

elers, sculptors, digital artisans, photographers, mixed media, and fiber artists. Visitors can select from handmade artwork in glass, ceramics, metalwork, and woodworking; interact with the artisans; and learn how the pieces were created. The art festival will showcase acclaimed artists from more than 20 states and overseas. Each piece of art in the festival will be an original creation. FOLPA will offer hands-on children’s art activities at its booth on King Street. Admission to the festival is free. Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days. King Street between Cornwall and Loudoun streets, and Market Street between Church and Wirt streets will be closed beginning at 5:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 22. Streets should reopen at approximately 9 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 24. For more information about the festival, go to paragonartevents.com. For more information on FOLPA and its public art projects in Leesburg, go to leesburgpublicarts.org.

New Battlefield Parkway Turn Lane Opens The dedicated turn lane from westbound Battlefield Parkway onto northbound Evergreen Mill Road is now open to traffic. The right turn lane was constructed as part of the extension of Battlefield Parkway between Evergreen Mill Road to South King Street. The new section is expected to be completed in the spring. For more information about the project, go to leesburgva.gov/battlefieldparkway.

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Deep Sran, founder of Loudoun School for the Gifted, stands in front of the historic Ashburn Colored School. Sran and his students are leading the effort to restore the old schoolhouse.

Educators Behind Restored Ashburn Schoolhouse Prepare for Unveiling BY KELSIE MCCRAE

ext month marks a full year since the historic Ashburn Colored School was spray painted with hateful messages. The donations and support that poured in after news of the vandalism spread only accelerated the restoration efforts that were already quietly underway at the schoolhouse. Loudoun School for the Gifted bought the property in 2014 and set out to raise money to repair the one-room schoolhouse and reopen it as a “living museum.”

Now, three years later, the teachers, students and builders who have become partners in the restoration effort will unveil their work to the public Saturday, Sept. 16. The event will begin with an interfaith prayer service from 9 to 9:45 a.m. followed by a dedication ceremony from 10 to 11:30 a.m. It will be held on the schoolhouse property at 20579 Ashburn Road. “This ceremony will be an opportunity to honor the students, teachers, parents and church community members whose resilience and vision ensured our community’s African-American children would have access to

education during segregation,” said Loudoun School for the Gifted English teacher Deborah March. “The school building is a testament to the power of ordinary people working together to build a more just and hopeful world for the next generation.” The work to restore the schoolhouse, which served Loudoun’s black students from 1892 to the late 1950s, began as a student-led project in early 2015. They interviewed men and women who spent their formative years in the one-room schoolhouse, and they ASHBURN SCHOOL >> 14

New Principals Step in at Loudoun Charter Schools BY DANIELLE NADLER Loudoun County’s two charter schools began the academic year under new leadership. Rochelle Proctor is the new principal at Middleburg Community Charter School, and Mark Wertheimer is the new principal at Hillsboro Charter Academy. Proctor steps in at MCCS after serving seven years as an assistant principal in Fairfax County. She also was on the inaugural staff at Rosa Lee Carter Elementary in Ashburn as a teacher and served as an administrative intern at

Little River Elementary in South Riding. She was selected from a candidate pool of more than 50 applicants. Proctor said she feels like the school is a good fit for her and vice-versa. “The thing that felt different about this school is that they had a chance to look at all the things we do for kids and build a school that meets the students’ needs specifically. ... They have thought through every single piece of what this school should be,” she stated in a press release. “We talk about engaging the community and engaging the teachers and student engagement. This school is

really the penultimate example of that. They really live that. That’s so exciting to me. This really is the way a school should be.” The first line on Wertheimer’s résumé may surprise most. He began his working career as a carpenter. After 15 years working with his hands, he discovered what he calls his true calling, teaching. In an article first published by Loudoun County Public Schools, Wertheimer referred to himself as a “blue-collar principal.” He’s always at the ready to tackle a project around the NEW PRINCIPALS >> 13

IndED is expanding its educational programs for homeschool and afterschool students ages 8-15. The independent education organization has moved into a 3,000-square-foot building at 103 Loudoun St. SW in downtown Leesburg. Butch Porter, IndED founder and president, celebrated the organization’s new space with a ribbon-cutting ceremony Friday. IndED offers courses and programs in arts, civics and science, as well as special interest clubs, a homework happy hour and other programs designed to cultivate young minds. It also helps parents achieve their homeschooling goals with a dedicated mentor and personalized learning plans for each student. Learn more at inded.us.

Innovation in Education Forum Set For Sept. 7 The Loudoun County Chamber of Commerce will host its annual State of Innovation in Education program at 8 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 7, at The National Conference Center. Speakers include Loudoun Superintendent of Schools Eric Williams, Northern Virginia Community College Vice President Steven Partridge, and Del. Tag Greason (R-32). The program will examine how local K-12 and higher education systems are employing innovation and, often, collaboration to better prepare students for the 21st century workforce and society. Williams will discuss how the school district is working to change the culture of “teaching to the test” to focus more on preparing students to make meaningful contributions to society as adults. A nationally recognized workforce development expert, Partridge is focused on closing the national skills gap and helping communities develop a demand-driven workforce system. Greason has led the effort on education reforms at the state level, and is a member of the House of DeleSCHOOL NOTES >> 14

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school. He comes to Hillsboro after serving eight years as the principal of a charter school in Fort Collins, CO. That experience gives Wertheimer a clear idea of his duties at Loudoun’s second charter school. “My leadership isn’t because I know how to do the school better. They’ve already got that. I’m going to be behind the scenes providing systems so that they can actually operate and not have to worry about all that stuff,” he stated. “They need better lunchroom procedures, need better financial management; the behind-the-scenes

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systems. I also want to be the relational clearinghouse for this school; between the district and the school within the school, between parents and staff.” He said the Hillsboro team and his experience is a good match. “It’s a great model. I love what’s going on here.” Loudoun County’s charter schools are publically funded schools but operate fairly independently of the county school system. They are run by their own boards of directors that oversee their budgets and their hiring process. Learn more about the schools at lcps.org/middleburg and lcps.org/hillsboro.

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researched the history of education in Loudoun County and what part this simple, wooden-framed building played. They also held fundraisers, but their efforts yielded just a few thousand dollars, far from their $100,000 goal. But within a few weeks after the schoolhouse was tagged with graffiti, they’d reached that goal with a surge in community support. It’s helped push the project forward. Within the past six months, the structure’s rotting floorboards and siding has been replaced and the foundation has been restored. The restoration work also includes reinforcing the existing studs with pressure-treated wood and repairing electrical wiring to return power to the three simple bulbs that dangle from the ceiling. Deep Sran, founder of the Loudoun School for the Gifted who is leading the restoration effort, said he doesn’t want to install more lighting, or even insulation or heat, because the building would not have had that when it closed in the ’50s. “The interior was completely stripped, new footers were installed for the foundation, and drywall was installed. Plaster was added over the

Our hope is to involve graduate students and experts in the field to share their knowledge with our students, and with the public in general — Deborah March, Loudoun School for the Gifted English teacher

drywall to ensure that the cosmetic appearance was as close to the original as possible,” said Sharon Knipmeyer, a faculty member. “The electricity was rewired, the chimney and interior chimney were rebuilt, as well as some exterior work.” A new door and historical marker were also added, and can be seen clearly from Ashburn Road. Knipmeyer gave a special thanks to Jeff Lagana of J.H. Lagana Floor Service. The company completed most of the interior renovations. “Because of the materials originally used to construct the building, the work would have been risky for the students to undertake,” she said. “Lagana served as the general contractor for the project and was a great help.”

After the dedication ceremony, planning will begin on the next phase of the project. What was originally intended to be a small exhibit inside the schoolhouse will now be a full museum or community center—the exact title to be decided—housed in a separate building on the property. “Our hope is to involve graduate students and experts in the field to share their knowledge with our students, and with the public in general, through the museum,” March said. The property will eventually serve as Loudoun School for the Gifted’s campus. Construction of a new, stateof-the-art 14,000-square-feet school building with room for 130 middle and high school students is planned for the near future. Since the private school started in 2008, it has been housed in the Cape Court office park off of Loudoun County Parkway. When it’s all said and done, Sran said, the campus will represent a historic timeline of education in Loudoun County. Kelsie McCrae is a summer intern with Loudoun Now. She’s studying English literature, leadership studies and business administration at Christopher Newport University. She is an alumna of Loudoun School for the Gifted in Ashburn.

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School Employees Break a Sweat Not all Loudoun public school em-

ployees had their feet up this summer. For a three-month stretch, the school system’s Employee Benefits Department conducted a wellness activity called Move with Purpose, a competition that challenged its employees to track their exercise by counting steps. In all, the 1,535 participants logged almost 919,669,571 steps, an average of 6,512 steps per day. The schools with the most steps were Heritage High School (41,943,698 steps) and Eagle Ridge Middle School (34,776,362 steps).

Last week, representatives of these schools and members of the school system’s central administration team gathered at Lansdowne Resort and Spa to celebrate their victory by assembling 40 bicycles for donation to area children. Cigna, Delta Dental, Davis Vision and Express Scripts sponsored this activity. Twenty of the bicycle recipients were selected by LCPS parent liaisons and another 20 by the YMCA. The bikes were assembled in the Lansdowne’s Clubhouse and presented to their new owners.

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Sterling Burglary Suspect Sought The Loudoun County Sheriff ’s Office has released a composite sketch of a suspect in an Aug. 23 burglary at the Chase Heritage apartments in Sterling. In the case, a witness reported seeing someone inside an apartment at about 8:45 p.m. The suspect fled through a sliding glass door. It was later determined the suspect stole women’s clothing from the apartment. The suspect was described as a His-

panic man in his 30s, about 5-feet, 10-inches tall with short black hair. He was wearing a black shirt, black pants and black shoes at the time of the incident. Anyone with information regarding the identity of the suspect is asked to contact Detective R. Ortutay at 571258-3375. You may also submit a tip through the Loudoun County Sheriff ’s Office app.

[ SAFETY BRIEFS ] Ashburn Burglary Suspects Caught on Video The Loudoun County Sheriff ’s Office is looking for two men who broke into an Ashburn home Aug. 18 and stole firearms. The burglary of the Hyde Park Drive home was captured on in-home security video. Last week, investigators released that footage in hopes the public can help identify the suspects. The video can be viewed at sheriff.loudoun. gov/HydeParkBurglary The break-in occurred at 9:42 p.m. Aug.18. The men entered by breaking the rear basement window. Anyone with any information regarding this case is asked to contact Detective M. Wealand at 571-258-3247. You may also submit a tip through the Loudoun County Sheriff ’s Office app.

Motorcyclist Gets 1-Year Sentence for Chase The motorcycle rider who led deputies on a half-hour-long chase that was broadcasted live from an overhead TV helicopter will spend a year in prison for the outing. Anders N. Kinsler, 20, of Sterling, pleaded guilty in May to one count of felony eluding/disregarding police. In addition to the prison sentence, Kinsler will serve one-year of supervised probation. Also, his driver’s license was

suspended for one year. The Nov. 11, 2016, incident began in Fairfax County when Kinsler was pulled over for a traffic stop and then led Fairfax County Police and Loudoun deputies on a chase on Rt. 28 and then in a loop on Rt. 7 between Leesburg and Ashburn. The chase ended safely when Kinsler pulled over and surrendered near the Rt. 7 and Belmont Ridge Road intersection. There were no injuries.

Counterfeit Bills Seized in Traffic Stop A traffic stop early Tuesday morning near the Great Trail Terrace/Davis Drive in intersection in Sterling ended in the arrest of a driver carrying forged currency. The case began when deputies were called to Warwick Court where a witness reported seeing a man removing items from the back of a truck just before 3 a.m. The man fled on foot and a woman drove away. A deputy spotted the suspect vehicle and pulled it over. During a search, counterfeit bills were located inside. The driver, Ruth N. Lazo-Lopez, 23, of Sterling, was charged with possession of forged bills. She was released from the Loudoun County Adult Detention Center on a personal recognizance bond.

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Even 1,000 miles away from Hurricane Harvey, Loudoun County businesses are lending a hand to those who were in its destructive path. This weekend, Loudouners can do what they do best to help hurricane victims—sip wine. Fabbioli Cellars has announced that it will donate $1 for every bottle of wine purchased through the Labor Day weekend. The winery will also accept cash or check donations made out to the Red Cross and will ensure it gets delivered quickly to aide in helping those in south Texas and along the Gulf Coast impacted by the storm. Art Shaw, a wine educator at Fabbioli Cellars who also serves as a partnership officer for the American Red Cross, posted a video on Facebook from Houston, where he was helping set up shelters and organize volunteers. “We have 200 or 300 volunteers here already and many more will be coming in,” he said. “Please consider your neighbors in Texas and donate to the Red Cross.” Rita’s, located in the Village at Leesburg, offered a 10 percent rainy day discount to all its customers on Tuesday, and donated 25 percent of its total sales that day to the American Red Cross, specifically for those suffering from the effects of the storm.

Spanky’s Shenanigans used its Wednesday Yappy Hour to collect donations for Harvey’s four-legged victims. Donations were collected for A Forever Home, an animal rescue group that is sending a team down to Texas to help displaced animals. Yappy Hour has been running for eight years on Spanky’s popular outdoor deck, and typically sees a full deck and about 30 dogs each week. Every week, 10 percent of sales on the deck during Yappy Hour are donated to an area animal rescue. Bartenders Joni Smith and Katie Pittas decided to use this week’s Yappy Hour to directly benefit those animals displaced by Harvey. In addition to the donations collected, Smith and Pittas also donated their tips Wednesday. One of Spanky’s employees is a volunteer and foster parent with A Forever Home and was among the team of people headed down to Texas later this week, Smith said. Wednesday’s Yappy Hour took place after press time but, if the publicity leading up to it was any indication, it was expected to be a success. The initial post about Yappy Hour’s cause was shared on Facebook almost 200 times in a little over 24 hours, with residents pledging to bring everything from dog crates to leashes to food to water and everything in between.

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Hot Rods for HeroHomes Area businesses and classic car enthusiasts teamed up Saturday to help give war veterans a better life. The second annual HeroHomes Cruise In at Franklin Park drew scores of antique cars and hot rods and hundreds of visitors, raising more than $15,000. The mission of the Purcellville-based nonprofit is to build houses for returning war vets and their families. The organization completed its first home last spring, donating it to an Apache helicopter pilot who served four tours in Iraq and one in Afghanistan, logging 1,550 hours of combat flight time before his back was badly damaged in a hard landing. Crews are working on a second home in Round Hill for Staff Sergeant Jarrad Davenport and his family. Davenport was wounded during an IRAM rocket attack at an outpost in Iraq in 2011. A third home is planned near Hillsboro for William Slease III, a M1A1 tank commander who served four combat tours. Event sponsors included Meltzer Group, Securitec Screening, JB Properties, Transport Specialists Inc., Loudoun Valley Floors and Augustine Plumbing. Learn more about the organization at herohomesloudoun.org.

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The 2017 Spc. Stephan L. Mace Annual Golf Classic is expected to draw a crowd to the Loudoun Golf and Country Club in Purcellville on Sept. 11. The tournament has sold out for a third year in a row with 156 golfers and more than 50 area businesses contributing through sponsorships and donations. Proceeds from the golf classic will benefit Loudoun County’s HeroHomes, a nonprofit organization established to build homes for those who have fought for the preservation of freedom and democracy for others. The tournament is named after Spc. Stephan L. Mace, who was one of eight soldiers killed in a 2009 Taliban attack. Seven survivors of the attack will take part in the golf classic, including Silver Star recipients Thomas Rasmussen, Brad Larson, Shane Courville, and Christopher Cordova, Bronze Star recipient and author of “Rise” Daniel Rodriguez, and Medal of Honor recipient Clint Romesha. For more information about the tournament, contact Shawna Garrison at shawna.garrison@gmail.com.

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The third annual Loudoun Out of the Darkness Community Walk is planned for 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 23, at Ida Lee Park. The walk will benefit the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention and is one of 400 Out of the Darkness Community Walks being held nationwide this year. “We walk to raise awareness about this important health issue. Suicide touches one in five American families and we hope that by walking we save lives and bring hope to those affected by suicide,” stated Ellen Shannon, area director of AFSP’s National Capital Area Chapter. More than 250 people took part in the event last year, raising more than $37,000. This year, the foundation’s goal is to draw 400 walkers and raise $60,000. For more information, to register for the walk and to learn about sponsorship opportunities, go to afsp.org/loudoun or contact Area Director Ellen Shannon at eshannon@afsp.org.

Organizers of Mobile Hope’s Harmonizing for Hope say the event was a huge success, thanks to several Washington Redskins who lent their vocal chords for the evening. The karaoke-inspired fundraiser, held Friday at The Bungalow Lakehouse in Sterling, raised more than $40,000 for the Loudoun charity. The money will help Mobile Hope in its mission to support precariously housed youth and their families. Redskins Coach Jay Gruden and former Redskins tight-end Chris Cooley served as judges for the karaoke contest. Several Redskins players sang, including Anthony Lanier, Chris Carter and Morgan Moses. See a video of the evening on Loudoun Now’s YouTube channel.

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Five years ago, longtime Loudoun Hunger Relief volunteer Rachel Roberts wanted to come up with creative ways to raise money for the food pantry, so she rolled up her sleeves and planted a large flower garden in her backyard. Now, every spring through fall, she grows, arranges and sells the flowers in front of her home at 307 Edwards Ferry Road, with 100 percent of the proceeds going to Loudoun Hunger Relief. So far this year, she’s raised $13,500 bringing her total since she started the project to $49,000. She’ll continue the sales until the first frost. Stop by, grab a bouquet, and donate to help feed Loudoun’s neighbors in need.

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Monuments << FROM 3 the Confederacy’s Chief of Sea Coast, River and Harbor Defenses, that are on display on Monument Avenue in Richmond. A June 1908 report in The Mirror newspaper about the Loudoun memorial unveiling described the event as an ‘all-around success’ and ‘an honor to the citizens of Loudoun County.’” Following the deadly riot in Charlottesville, the Loudoun Board of Supervisors are expected to discuss the framework for a public dialogue on the future of Loudoun’s Confederate war memorial. Chairwoman Phyllis J. Randall (D-At Large) has said she wants the board to ask the state General Assembly for the authority to move war monuments if it chooses. “I just almost always vote to have more local control,” Randall said. The issue comes up just as the Board of Supervisors prepares to update its state legislative agenda. Randall said the issue will likely come up at the board’s meeting on Sept. 20 or Oct. 3.

The Evolving State Code According to Herring’s opinion, the Virginia statute that protects war memorials is rooted in a law adopted in February 1904. It stated that the circuit court of a county, with the concurrence of the county’s board of supervisors, could authorize “the erection of a Confederate monument upon the public square of such county at the county seat thereof.” Once such a monument

was “so erected,” the statute provided that “thereafter” the locality “or any other person or persons whatever” could not “disturb or interfere” with the monument, or “prevent the citizens of [the] county from taking all proper measures and exercising all proper means for the protection, preservation, and care of the same.” The code section has been amended a number of times. In 1910, authority was added allowing county’s board of supervisors to appropriate funds “to complete or aid in the erection of a monument to the Confederate soldiers of such county,” and to impose a special levy for such projects. The amendment also specified that a county could finance a monument to be placed either upon the “public square” or “elsewhere at the county seat.” I n 1930, the statute was amended to include monuments to the “World War,” as well as change the terminology from “soldiers” to “veterans” in the section concerning funding. Near the end of World War II, the reference became to a “monument or memorial” and the General Assembly included two additional conflicts, the Spanish-American War and World War II. In 1982, it added the “Korean War and Viet Nam War” to the list. In 1988, the General Assembly added three additional conflicts—the Revolutionary War, War of 1812, and Mexican War—and also changed the protective language from “if such shall be erected it shall not be lawful thereafter” to disturb or interfere with the monument or memorial, to “[i]f such are erected, it shall be unlawful” to disturb or interfere with the

same. During a broader recodification in 1997, several other changes were made. First, the section was made to apply to any “locality,” not just a county. It also moved and expanded the list of conflicts and it applied protections to “monuments or memorials for any war or engagement” therein. It also stated that a monument or memorial could be placed on “any” of the locality’s property and receive the protections of the statute. A year later, the assembly broadened the scope of the statute by permitting localities to authorize the erection of “monuments or memorials for any war or conflict, or any engagement of such war or conflict.” It also expanded localities’ authority to authorize or permit such monuments to the “geographical limits” of the locality, not just the locality’s own property. Finally, it specifically prohibited the “placement of Union markings or monuments on previously designated Confederate memorials or the placement of Confederate markings or monuments on previously designated Union memorials.” Herring noted that several Confederate monuments were specifically authorized by the General Assembly, including in the public squares of Mecklenburg, Greensville, Botetourt, Bedford, Campbell, Amelia and King William counties. Following the Danville court ruling that the protections did not apply to monuments erected in cities before 1997, the General Assembly in 2016 adopted an amendment that they “shall apply to all such monuments and me-

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morials, regardless of when erected.” Governor Terry McAuliffe vetoed that legislation. “In my opinion, local governments must consider a number of potential restrictions that may apply to removal or relocation of a war or veterans monument as a function of general law, special Act of Assembly, or other limitations such as those imposed upon the donation or conveyance of the monument or limitations arising from participation in a preservation or funding program by action of the locality,” Herring wrote. “Depending on when the monument was erected and where it is located [the state code] may or may not prohibit the locality from such actions. Careful investigation of the history and facts concerning a particular monument in a given locality should be completed to determine what, if any, restrictions might apply.” nstyer@loudounnow.com rgreene@loudounnow.com

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trients mixed in the water, cleaning it in the process. Around the banks of the pond, native species have been planted to form a green buffer around the pond. Broadlands HOA General Manager Sarah Gerstein said the project has been going for a year and a half, and it’s still growing in. “You can sort of equate it to like if you’re a woman and you’re trying to grow out your bangs,” she joked. “When they’re nice and cut they look good, and when they’re long they look good, but in that in between phase they just don’t quite have the look you’re going for.” But she says the project shows promise, and that “patience is key.” It hasn’t all been easy. It’s been a challenge to get the native plants at the pond’s edge established, and a miscommunication with a county maintenance crew meant they accidentally mowed down that buffer. The volunteers’ efforts are not helped by the Virginia Department of Transportation, which for years has planted an invasive Asian plant, sericea lespedeza or Chinese bushclover, for erosion control along banks and roadways. According to the National Park Service, the species was introduced to the U.S. in the 1800s by federal and state agencies. The park service advises against planting it, and recommends a number of native alternatives. Lespedeza has found its way into other plantings, forage for livestock, and the banks of Burnt Hickory pond, where it is outcompeting native species. “We can’t spray it, because it’s right by the water,” said Oya Simpson, Broadlands Wildlife Habitats Committee chairwoman, Piedmont Environmental Council community outreach projects specialist, and Broadlands resident. “We can’t easily mow it down, it’s going to grow back.” She said there have been discussions about a controlled burn, but that would put the plant buffer around the banks of the pond back to square one. And the volunteers who put in the islands didn’t reckon on one force of nature: Geese. Geese, as migratory birds, are protected, so they can’t be forced off the pond once they’re there. Discouraging them from climbing onto the island and eating its plants has proved a test of in-

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genuity and will. “We didn’t understand enough about goose behavior,” said Piedmont Environmental Council member Gem Bingol, who helped plant the islands. First, she tried putting up a barricade to keep geese from landing on the island—but instead the geese landed in the water and climbed onto the island. A chicken wire fence was put up, and the geese pushed it down. Netting was put over the entire pond, but the geese can also land near the banks and walk in. “Nothing has given me an appreciation for their fortitude like this project,” Bingol said. Ultimately, the solution was a mix— the wires over the pond, which keep the geese from flying in, and thick vegetation around the banks, which the geese avoid for fear of predators. “Everything’s connected, really,” Bingol said. “That’s what you discover doing this work.” “It was sort of a pilot project for us out there,” said Loudoun Environmental Program and Policy Administrator Alan Brewer. “The technology is there, the science is behind it, it will work, but with anything you know you have to see. … In a lab you really don’t have geese coming in and sitting on your study bench and eating your plants.” Simpson, who checks on the pond regularly, can’t help but think about what could have been if the plantings around the edges of the pond had been there since the beginning. “The biggest sort of question in my head is, why it is not as successful as it could be, and the answer is simple: if this was a practice that was done when they were installing these stormwater ponds … it could have been much easier, cheaper, and successful,” Simpson said. She said by now, the pond could be a beautiful, shaded spot. “When I drive around and I see the ponds that are mowed down all the way, which is very, very groomed, to me it looks more like a hole with water in it,” Simpson said. Instead, eventually, the Burnt Hickory pond will be good not only for water quality, wildlife, and the watershed, but for the people whose houses have a view of the pond. “The idea is there,” Simpson said. “And I think there are only benefits that we will have as a community to do these things, and do it right, do it from the beginning.”

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they go into the street or you have 40 kids filling up someone’s yard.” One of her major frustrations has been a lack of communication from the Transportation Department, Hafner added. She called the number listed but no one answered and there wasn’t an option to leave a message. She also emailed, but with no reply. She did say the Lovettsville Elementary principal has spoken to her and other parents about their concerns. “He seemed like he had as much concern as the parents do,” she said. Ryan Henning, a new homeowner who lives south of Leesburg, said the new routes now have his child walking along a narrow road with no sidewalks

or streetlights to get to the bus stop. “I wouldn’t feel comfortable walking it in broad daylight. How could the School Board expect a kindergartner to walk this, especially once it is dark in the morning?” he said. “We take so many steps to protect our students in the schools, on the playgrounds, as well as the athletic fields. But then we turn around and ask kindergartners to walk a mile in the dark without even taking the route into consideration?” Fuller buses also mean that the school system can no longer transport students from school to off-campus afterschool programs operated by private companies, like Taekwondo and dance. Eanes said, last year, the bus would

pick up her daughter at Blue Ridge Middle School and deliver her to an afterschool activity in Philomont. “It doesn’t give any flexibility for students to go home with a friend or to go to an afterschool activity, and this is big problem because they gave no heads up to parents.” The school system’s Public Information Officer Wayde Byard said adjustments will be made. The “route-optimization study period” began in the summer of 2016 and will continue through this fall and winter, he noted. “As the ridership adjusts within the first few weeks of the year, numerous BUS BLUNDERS >> 27

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changes will be made to the routing,” he said. “The primary focus of the study was the pressing need to improve services to students as well as addressing a driver shortage, which is a nationwide problem. … This is an ongoing process. LCPS will continue to collect data and develop routes and stops as the school year develops and ridership changes.” After hearing from a slew of angry parents and drivers in the past week, School Board member Eric DeKenipp (Catoctin) said he wants the board to review the transportation policy again at its Sept. 12 meeting. Specifically, he wants to reverse the School Board’s decision last year to remove parents’ ability to formally appeal a transportation decision to the full board. Board members in favor of that change wanted senior staff members to oversee concerns about routes and bus stops as part of day to day operations. “I intend to move that the Loudoun County School Board reinstate parents’ ability to appeal bus stops,” DeKenipp said. “At the end of the day, if we’re going to solve our transportation issues with a scalpel, the appeal process will provide an opportunity to review concerns carefully. This is especially true when it comes to matters related to safety.” He added, “As I stated in the fall, I’m not willing to sacrifice safety in the name of effectiveness and efficiency.” School leaders for years have debated ways to improve how the county’s

roughly 50,000 bus riders get to and from school. Several years ago, they cut bus service to about 2,000 students and increased “walk zones,” in large part to cut costs during tight budget years. Now, most elementary students living within 1 mile of their school do not get bus service, and most middle and high school students living within 1.25 miles of their schools do not receive bus service. As part of that effort, they also secured funding through the Safe Routes to School program to make crosswalks and sidewalks safer and to encourage more students to walk or ride bike to school. Transportation leaders said a shortage in bus drivers was the main culprit for longer bus rides last school year. Schools nationwide have had a tough time attracting enough drivers; it’s generally a low paying job with split day shifts. To attract and retain drivers, the Loudoun school system has ramped up recruitment efforts, increased drivers’ pay and improved their benefits. Progress has been made on this front: As of this week, the division is short 20 drivers. At the start of last school year, the division was 89 drivers short. Of the need for more drivers, Transportation Director Michael Brown said earlier this month, “The recruitment is going well. We’re on our way to solving this problem.” Families can report their concerns through an online portal at webinter. lcps.org/ConcernRegistry.

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rea residents will soon have the opportunity to hit the slopes without the hour-plus trek to a ski resort. Brian and Nancy Deely, long-time owners of Pro-Fit Ski & Mountain Sports, have announced plans to add an indoor ski simulator to the shop’s offerings. The addition of the ski center will result in an expansion of ProFit’s current space in the Virginia Village shopping center. The Deelys have signed on to lease an additional 2,500 square feet of space next to their current retail store. Plans for the indoor ski center have been underway for the past two years; however, for Nancy Deely it will be a return to familiar territory. “Thirty years ago I was hired as a ski

store director for a very similar facility in Silver Spring, MD, called the Aspen Hill Racket Club. They converted one of their tennis barns into a fitness center, and part of that fitness center was an indoor ski slope. That’s where we taught kids skiing,” Deely said, noting snowboarding was a fairly new sport at the time. “One of my marketing strategies was to allow people that worked in local ski shops to ski for free and in return promote [the ski center].” This was at a time when the Washington, DC, metro area had 14 specialty ski shops, she noted. That number is now down to six, thanks to the rise of the internet. She went on to meet her future husband Brian at a Ski Club of Washington, DC, meeting, and the two later worked together at a since-closed ski shop in McLean. Noting that the two are both “serial entrepreneurs” they

made the decision to go off on their own in 1994, and opened Pro-Fit in Leesburg’s Bellewood Commons shopping center a year later. The business remained there for 14 years. The Deelys took a four-year hiatus from owning a retail ski shop, with Brian instead leasing space to focus solely on custom ski boot fitting. Pro-Fit reopened in the Virginia Village shopping center in 2013. It was two years ago that Brian’s “wheels started turning” when he heard a presentation about indoor ski centers. While many exist around the country, few are connected to retail shops that also provide boot fitting and related skiing and snowboarding equipment and apparel. When Pro-Fit opens its Leesburg ski center this fall, its closest geo-

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Teen Pitches Wearable Tech to Loudoun Executives BY DANIELLE NADLER A 15-year-old budding entrepreneur held the attention of some of Loudoun County’s sharpest minds while making an early morning business pitch last week. Mahika Ghaisas, a sophomore at Freedom High School, explained her business idea at Mason Enterprise Center’s weekly 1 Million Cups meeting Aug. 23. 1 Million Cups is a national program that gives entrepreneurs an opportunity to present their company proposals to an audience of fellow business leaders, advisors and

investors. Mahika’s company, Sotarily Charming, is working to create wearable technology that combines stylish jewelry options with peace of mind. She is creating bracelets that can alert loved ones and authorities of potential threats and emergencies with a touch of a button. Mahika came up with the idea after hearing about a growing number of assaults on college campuses. “I didn’t feel like anyone was doing anything about it, so I thought I could try to come up with a solution,” she said. “In WEARABLE TECH >> 30

The U.S. Air Force and the team from Dulles-based Orbital ATK launched the ORS-5 satellite on an Orbital ATK Minotaur IV Evolved Expendable Launch Vehicle from Florida’s Cape Canaveral Air Force Station early Friday morning. The $87.5 million satellite will operate from a low inclination orbit 372 miles above the earth to aid the U.S. military’s tracking of other satellites and space debris in geosynchronous orbit 22,236 miles above the equator, commonly used by defense-related communications satellites, television broadcasting stations, and international space platforms. “The capabilities ORS-5 brings to the nation are ushering in a new era of faster, cheaper satellite development. ORS-5 will deliver global, persistent, optical tracking of satellites in geosynchronous orbit, enabling the nation to have increased global situational awareness of space objects,” stated Lt. Gen. John F. Thompson, commander of the Space and Missile Systems Center and Air Force program executive officer for Space.

Forum: Creating a Culture of Wellness The winners of the Loudoun County Chamber of Commerce’s 2017 Health Business Challenges will offer tips on promoting healthy habits among employees during a Sept. 19 breakfast meeting at the Belmont Country Club. Panelists will be Jennifer Cochran of Fitness Design Solutions (solo winner); Chad Parsons of Advanced Corrective Chiropractic (2-5 employee category winner); Eric Zavadsky of Innovation Health (6-10 category winner); Susan Balinger of Spring Arbor of Leesburg (50– 149 category winner); Tiffani M. Smith of StoneSprings Hospital Center (150-499 category winner); and Gabrielle Cotman of Loudoun County Public Schools (500-plus category winner). The cost is $35 for Chamber members and $50 for non-members. For more information and registration, go to loudounchamber.org.

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Mahika Ghaisas, 15, presents her idea for a stylish bracelet that, with a touch of a button, will alert a loved one that the wearer is in danger.

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the case was converted to a liquidation earlier this month. On the auction block is a “like-new” 12,000-square-foot restaurant located on a prominent corner of the popular Loudoun County town center development. The lease has more than 17 years remaining. The sale includes the assumption and assignment of the lease and all remaining personal property assets, intangible property assets and all leasehold improvements made at the site. Following the Sept. 20 deadline, initial bids will be reviewed, qualified and approved bidders will be invited to participate in the final auction Oct. 17. For more details and contact information, go to realtymarkets.com/listings/auction.

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<< FROM 28 an emergency, those first few seconds are critical. You don’t have time to dig for your phone.” In her six-minute pitch, she told a room of tech executives about how the bracelet would use Bluetooth technology to connect to a person’s phone. When the individual presses a button, the friend or family member they have identified as their emergency contact would receive a loud alert asking them to call 911. If no emergency contact has been entered into the Sotarily Charming app, the alert would go straight to the nearest 911 call center. Mahika’s product would have at least one competitor, a European company called Safelet. But Sotarily Charming would be a superior product, she said. “Their bracelets are not cute—they’re not stylish. It gets the job done but that’s the bare minimum.” Sotarily Charming bracelets are customizable; an engraved message or birth stones can be added. Plus, she said, Safelet charges $120 for each bracelet, and she could charge between $70 and $80 for hers. In line with the 1 Million Cups model, Mahika took questions and critiques from those in the audience after her pitch. A few suggested that she design the bracelet’s technology to directly contact the nearest 911 call

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center, as opposed to a loved one’s cell phone. That would take out the hassle of a third party and help authorities locate the victim faster. A few others suggested she partner with George Mason University on several levels—to get statistics and input from campus security, to poll parents and students about whether they would purchase a product like Sotarily Charming, and to work with university students to perfect the technology. “These are really, really good suggestions. Thanks,” Mahika said. She still has three years of high school ahead of her, but already she’s used to giving business pitches. Mahika was one of 29 secondary school students enrolled in the Loudoun Chamber’s inaugural Young Entrepreneurs Academy (YEA!), which graduated its first class in May. Over several months, the students developed busi-

ness ideas and presented their plans to investors with the hopes of getting the seed money to launch their own legal, fully formed companies and nonprofit organizations. Mahika won $500 in investment funds for Sotarily Charming. Her goal is to study business and finance at New York University and one day run a business, although that may not be too far out if Sotarily Charming goes well. “I’d love to start my own business one day,” she said. “That’s a dream of mine.” The Mason Enterprise Center, at 202 Church St., hosts 1 Million Cups at 9 a.m. every Wednesday, and is always looking for entrepreneurs and other creatives to pitch their ideas. Learn more at 1millioncups.com/loudoun. dnadler@loudounnow.com

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<< FROM 28 graphic competitor will be in Orlando, FL. Nancy Deely sees infinite benefits to the business and greater ski and snowboard community when the ski center opens. It can provide training opportunities for youth race teams who want to get some good runs in before area resorts open for the season. It can also provide conditioning for ski patrol and ski instructors, she said. The Deelys plan to continue to foster a positive working relationship with area ski resorts, many of whom have instructors they are friendly with. It’s a mutually beneficial relationship, she notes. “We are where your customers start. We are going to be funneling them to you in a manner that they’re already going to have some level of skill,” she said. “Our whole goal is to create new skiers and snowboarders, but we also want to enhance the experience especially if you have kids. It’s really going to grease the wheels for people who want to have a good experience.” In a nod to that, Deely said the ski center will be just as good of a fit for the beginner skier or snowboarder, or perhaps someone who may have tried it once or twice and did not have the experience they hoped. The ski center will be a controlled environment, rather than the busyness of slopes at a resort, and will not require the typical gear for a ski or snowboard outing. The “snow” on the slope will be AstroTurf, with a fine mist sprayed on it to reduce friction, and temperatures in the facility will be at a comfortable 70 degrees. Pitch and speed can be modified on the two slopes—one a revolving treadmill and the other a static slope— based on a particular student’s ability level. The new ski center will even include a chair lift simulator, ideal for younger students. A typical lesson at Pro-Fit will take about an hour, with about half that time on the slopes, giving the student about 10 to 12 runs. Deely noted that, at a typical lesson at a ski resort, students are lucky to get two runs in. All things considered, “your actual ski time [at Pro-Fit] is actually equivalent to a full day of skiing,” at a resort, Deely said. In advance of the slopes’ opening, Pro-Fit has already begun selling packages on its website for lessons at a deep discount. In addition to the enhanced experience and training opportunities it can afford for its customers, the arrival of the ski center will also be a boon to Pro-Fit’s boot-fitting service, Deely said. Rather than making repeat visits to change the fit of their ski boots, customers will now be able to hit the store’s slopes. Certified master boot fitter Brian Deely, a member of the invite-only America’s Best Bootfitters, will be able to have the perfect visual of a customer’s leg and foot movements and use that to find the best fit. The slopes will be installed in mid-September, and the Deelys are aiming for an October opening. For more information on Pro-Fit, go to pro-fitski. com. krodriguez@loudounnow.com

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Attorney General Mark R. Herring stopped by the Loudoun Department of Veterans Services office in Ashburn on Monday morning to highlight an expansion of the commonwealth’s efforts to better support service members and their families. Herring dropped off copies of the newly published “Military & Veteran Legal Resource Guide.” The 34-page booklet is designed to be a go-to resource for veterans seeking guidance on a wide variety of common legal issues they face, including employment law, consumer protection, voting rights, tax law and education benefits. Herring said his office has focused on protecting service members who are often targeted by scammers and who face challenges inherent in frequent deployments. Since 2015, the AG’s office has organized quarterly pro-bono legal clinics for service members and also secured almost $100 million in debt relief for veterans in consumer protection actions against firms that targeted military families with deceptive and illegal business practices. “We’re just really proud to be able to help them for all they’ve done for us,” Herring said. The legal resource guide is available at veteran’s offices around Virginia and online. The Loudoun Department of Veterans Services opened earlier this year. Visitors to the office can meet oneon-one with veterans’ services representatives who can help them identify and apply for benefits. There also are resource specialists from the Virginia Veteran and Family Support Program to help connect veterans and their families with behavioral health, rehabilitative, and supportive services.

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ne of Loudoun’s two western supervisors has moved to rural western Loudoun. At 236 square miles, Tony R. Buffington Jr.’s sprawling Blue Ridge District encompasses nearly half of the county’s area, from the edge of Dulles Airport to the Clarke County line, along all but a small fraction of the county’s southern boundary and stretching north of Hillsboro.

When he ran for office, and until recently, he lived in Brambleton, on the far eastern edge of his district. The subdivision shares a boundary line with Dulles Airport. “That was my biggest obstacle, I’ll say, was that people in western Loudoun saw me as this city boy from eastern Loudoun until they realized … that I grew up in Clarke County, I was a Future Farmer of America, and if anything I grew up in an area more rural than all of western Loudoun,” Buffington said. Now he has moved to Purcellville,

in the heart of western Loudoun, to get “back to my roots.” He left the countryside to join the Marine Corps and then Capitol Police. After joining Capitol Police, he lived in Arlington and then southern Maryland before coming to Loudoun. “I love Brambleton, but for me, I’ve never felt like since I left Clarke County that I really was back home yet, until I moved to Purcellville,” Buffington said. “And now I feel like I’m back home, back to my roots where I belong.” And he said there could be a differ-

ence from the dais, now that he lives in western Loudoun. “I would like to say no, but the fact is, I will learn more about what would be better for folks in this area and in western Loudoun,” Buffington said. “… It’s not that I care more about Purcellville now that I live here, it’s just I’m going to learn more about it because I’m coming in and out of it every day.” rgreene@loudounnow.com

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lage,” said Thomas Kuehhas, executive director of the Waterford Foundation. “With ice cream, period The Waterford Foundation will hon- interpreters, gospel music, and a walkor its African American heritage during ing tour through the village, it should an ice cream social on Saturday, Sept. 9. be a fun day for the whole family.” From 2 to 4 p.m. various African The program will begin at the Second American historic sites in the National Street School and include guided walkLandmark village will be open for tours. ing tours through Waterford’s African “We envision this as a day of his- American past along Second and Main tory and healing in our historic vil- Streets to the old John Wesley Com-

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Days after Mobile Hope’s first big, self-organized fundraiser—a karaoke night with the Washington Redskins— the nonprofit brought heads together to try to brainstorm their way through the organization’s next big project. At a meeting at Leesburg Junction on Tuesday, dozens of pink cutouts represented the clients Mobile Hope takes on and their struggles. They were meant to make Loudoun’s hidden homeless problem real. “If you don’t live it, you don’t see it,” said Mobile Hope founder Donna Fortier. “So it’s hard. What we’ve had to do for years and years and years is first get that education and awareness, and now it’s slowly starting to happen.” In serving Loudoun’s homeless youth, Fortier has found they often lack the most basic of life skills. Having never had a stable environment, they may have never learned gained an understanding of a paycheck, how to do laundry, how to drive—even how to sit at a table to have dinner, she said. To that end, the organization wants to launch a life skills center for homeless young people. At Tuesday’s session, dozens of nonprofit leaders, elected officials, government and school employees, and Leesburg neighbors got together to figure out how to get that built. So far, Mobile Hope has no funding for that center and very little idea where to put it. “Honestly, when I say we’ve looked at everything that we think would even

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VILLAGE AT LEESBURG PLAZA PARTY: SHANE GAMBLE Friday, Sept. 1, 6-8 p.m.; Village at Leesburg, 1602 Market Blvd. SE, Leesburg. Details: villageatleesburg.com Wind down with Gamble’s moderncountry style with a touch of Bruce Springsteen and Tom Petty. Also enjoy family-oriented games and activities.

LIVE MUSIC: DAVID DAVOL Saturday, Sept. 2, 1-5 p.m.; Cana Vineyards and Winery, 38600 John Mosby Highway, Middleburg. Details: canavineyards.com Folk-rock and country favorites from the Eagles to James Taylor. No cover.

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Max Nolin, the artistic director of the Loudoun Chorale, thought about becoming an opera singer but was drawn to community music-making. At 26 years old, he’s usually the youngest in the room at the choir’s rehearsals.

Raising Community Voices Loudoun Chorale Reaches New Heights Under Nolin’s Leadership BY JAN MERCKER

ou don’t have to be a superstar to join the Loudoun Chorale—you just have to love singing. And for the past three years, a choral wunderkind has been breathing new life into the county’s community choir. The chorale’s artistic director, 26-year-old Max Nolin, is inspiring performers with his youth and talent, bringing joy and verve to the group, which accepts all music-lovers ready to put in the time and effort required. Nolin, a Washington-based music teacher, commutes to Loudoun every week to share his expertise, helping the nonprofit group offer top-notch choral performances while remaining true to its mission as an inclusive community choir. “What the chorale has—and it was there when I got there and it continues to grow—is a really human sound and a really beautiful sound,” Nolin said. “When people come to our concerts, they’re moved not just by the sounds, but they’re moved because the people are really committed to what they’re doing. It’s a really full experience.” Nolin grew up singing in church and school choirs near Canton, OH, where his mother, a music teacher, was his

first choir director. The lifelong singer started college at Baldwin Wallace University near Cleveland with a dream of becoming an opera singer, but shifted gears after the university’s choral director and his work with a local church choir led him to fall in love with community music-making. While earning his undergraduate degree, Nolin directed a 12-member choir at a Cleveland-area church. “It was the most fulfilling thing I’ve ever done. ... I love the work of it, the community of it and how much fun it is,” Nolin said. “The choral community is really tight knit and about human connection and human interaction.” Nolin went on to get his master’s degree at Westminster Choir College in Princeton, NJ, which he calls “choir mecca.” There he immersed himself in choral music and singing with top symphony orchestras. After finishing graduate school three years ago, Nolin was hired to teach middle and high school aged students at the Edmund Burke School in Washington. Around the same time, he learned that the Loudoun Chorale needed a part-time director. “As much as I love working with kids, I like working with adult singers. It’s an amazing experience to get to see people from a lot of different generations come together and try to make music with each other,” he said. Nolin lives in Washington near his day job but hits the suburbs on weekends for his directing gigs. He leads a church choir in Potomac, MD, and heads to Loudoun on Sunday evenings for rehearsals.

The volunteer-run Loudoun Chorale has been a perfect fit, Nolin says, and the feeling is definitely mutual. “He advocates for diverse and high-quality music prepared and performed with a tremendous sense of joy and community,” said Loudoun chorale singer and board member Elizabeth Newberry. “I find we spend our rehearsals smiling and laughing with his brand of conducting and his enthusiasm.” For Nolin, the secret is a good mix of old and new. He’s a self-described traditionalist in terms of programming, but also has plenty of new ideas. One of the most important changes has been creating concerts that tell a story or use choral music to highlight a theme. A recent program explored musical treatments of the afterlife in classical, folk and gospel music based on the popular early 20th Century hymn, “Will the Circle Be Unbroken.” “Programs that unify different music under a big idea or theme was probably the newest idea and something they hadn’t experienced before and something they really enjoy now,” Nolin said. This year’s season includes a December “Holiday Time Machine” concert, spanning the centuries from ancient Christmas music to sacred music from the baroque era to tunes from the great songwriters like Irving Berlin’s “White Christmas.” Nolin programs a classical masterwork every spring, and the spring 2018 selection is Brahms’ Requiem. In between those concerts, one LOUDOUN CHORALE >> 39

ONE LOUDOUN SUMMER CONCERT SERIES: GO GO GADGET Saturday, Sept. 2, 6-9 p.m.; One Loudoun Plaza, 20626 Easthampton Plaza, Ashburn. Details oneloudoun.com Dance to electric funk and rock from this genre-bending band. Grab dinner from one of several on-site food trucks. Event is free and open to the public.

TARARA SUMMER CONCERT SERIES: BACK TO THE 90S Saturday, Sept. 2, 6 p.m.; Tarara Winery, 13648 Tarara Lane, Lucketts. Details: tarara.com The best from Stone Temple Pilots, No Doubt, Pearl Jam and all your favs from the Clinton years. Tickets are $20 in advance.

LIVE MUSIC: ROWDY ACE Saturday, Sept. 2, 6:30-9:30 p.m.; Jack’s Run Brewing Company, 108 N. 21st St., Purcellville. Details: jacksrunbrewing.com Kick back with a pint and fun music from a range of genres, with a focus on country and classic rock. No cover.

LIVE MUSIC: TED GARBER Sunday, Sept. 3, 4:30-8:30 p.m.; MacDowell Brew Kitchen, 202 Harrison St. SE, Leesburg. Contact: 703-777-2739 MacDowell’s Sunday Sunset Fest hosts one of Loudoun’s favorite singer/songwriters, with great blues/Americana/rock and a fun stage presence. No cover.

LOCO CULTURE LEESBURG FIRST FRIDAY Friday, Sept. 1, 6-9 p.m.; downtown Leesburg.

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podcast Renss Greene will emcee the event. “This is a fun—definitely not stressful—spelling bee,” Brown said. “And what’s great is it helps people in our community who are trying to improve their English skills and better their lives.” Money raised will benefit Loudoun Literacy. The organization formed in 1980 to provide area residents the resources to learn English. The organization provides free and low-cost courses, as well as one-on-one tutoring, to individuals and families. Winners of the Sept. 7 bee will get a chance to compete at Loudoun Literacy’s larger signature fundraiser, Not Your Kid’s Spelling Bee, on Thursday, Oct. 26, at Leesburg’s Ida Lee Recreation Center. The event is also meant to celebrate some new faces at Loudoun Literacy. The charity has several new board members and a new executive director, Sarah Ali, who previously served as its adult literacy director. For more information about the bee, contact Ali at sali@loudounliteracy. org. Learn more about Loudoun Literacy Council at loudounliteracy.org.

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DOWNTOWN LEESBURG BIKE RIDE

Enjoy a leisurely guided bike ride along the W&OD trail from Ashburn to Leesburg. Hybrid bikes, helmets, ride guide and return transportation. Cost is $50 and advance registration is required.

Thursday, Sept. 7, 7 p.m.; St. David’s Episcopal Church, 43600 Russell Branch Parkway, Ashburn. Details: novaparks.com NOVA Parks and the Mosby Heritage Area Association host noted historian Marie Tyler-McGraw for a talk on local antislavery advocate Margaret Mercer of Belmont

ONE LOUDOUN WASHINGTON REDSKINS SEASON KICKOFF PARTY

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Saturday, Sept. 2, 4-6 p.m.; One Loudoun Plaza, 20626 Easthampton Plaza, Ashburn. Details: oneloudoun.com Kickoff the fall season with an afternoon of fun featuring performances by Redskins cheerleaders, special appearances by team alumni, live entertainment and children’s activities. Event is free and open to the public.

DULLES TOWN CENTER BACKYARD MOVIE FEST: MOANA Saturday, Sept. 2, 5-9 p.m.; Hadley’s Park, Champion Drive, Sterling. Details: livelerner.com Start with a moon bounce and familyoriented activities at 5 p.m., followed by the Disney favorite at dusk. Event is free and open to the public.

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Plantation and her role in the creation of Liberia. Cost is $10 for adults and $5 for children.

Who said spelling bees are just for tweens? Dust off those dictionaries, people. The Loudoun Literacy Council and Loudoun Now are teaming up to host the first-ever Buzzed at the Bee on Thursday, Sept. 7, at Shoe’s Cup & Cork’s outdoor secret garden. The adult spelling bee is meant to be fun and goofy—all with the goal of raising money for nonprofit organization Loudoun Literacy. Years ago, Loudoun Literacy put on adult spelling bees with business partners. They encouraged companies to form teams to compete against one another. Margaret Brown, a new board member of the nonprofit, said she loved the idea but wanted to expand it to the general public and liven it up a bit. “I felt like, wait a minute, I’m a nerdy speller. I want to do that, too,” she said. “There are people out there like me who won the spelling bee in elementary school who want the mic again.” Anyone 21 years or older is invited to step up to the podium and join the fun. Participants are asked to donate $20 to Loudoun Literacy (that donation includes a drink—beer, wine, or anything from the coffee bar). If spellers need a bit of help, they can donate a few bucks to bribe a judge or “phone a friend.” People are also encouraged to come, watch and cheer on their favorite speller, and also be poised to help if they’re called upon by a friend. Loudoun Now reporter and the voice of the newspaper’s Morning Minute

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FUN FOR A CAUSE Stamp Out Alzheimer’s Benefit

Saturday, Sept. 2, 1-5 p.m.; Hidden Brook Winery, 43301 Spinks Ferry Road. Leesburg. Details: hiddenbrookwinery.com

Saturday, Sept. 2, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.; Community Church, 19790 Ashburn Road, Ashburn. Details: waltonwood.com

Celebrate summer’s end with wine, food and games for all ages. Admission is free.

The Baltimore native is delighting comedy lovers with his unique humor, inspired by years of working with kindergarteners. Tickets are $25 in advance.

The Waltonwood Ashburn senior living community hosts a bingo fundraising event to raise awareness about Alzheimer’s Disease. Participants can buy $5 bingo cards and enjoy refreshments. Admission is free, and the event is open to the public.

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AMERICAS HEROES BENEFIT CONCERT Wednesday, Sept. 6, 5-11 p.m.; Lansdowne Resort and Spa, 44050 Woodridge Parkway, Leesburg. Details: lansdowneresort.com

LIVE MUSIC: PERPETUAL GROOVE Sunday, Sept. 3, 7 p.m.; Tally Ho Theater, 19 W. Market St., Leesburg. Details: tallyhotheater.com

Saturday, Sept. 2, noon-3 p.m.; Willowcroft Farm Vineyards, 38906 Mount Gilead Road, Leesburg. Details: willowcroftwine.com

The Athens, GA-based band plays updated anthem-style arena with an impressive light show. Tickets are $20 in advance.

Enjoy wine and guided painting with talented instructors. Cost is $35. Snacks will be available for sale.

LIVE MUSIC: MINDY MILLER AND THE CHROME TEARS Friday, Sept. 1, 9 p.m.; Smokehouse Live, 1602 Village Market Blvd., Leesburg. Details: smokehouse-live.com

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Rising country star Jacob Martin puts on a free acoustic concert at the resort’s Coton and Rye restaurant. Admission is free. The restaurant will donate a percent of food and beverage sales to the Americas Heroes United Foundation.

The Louisville, KY-born, DC-based singer/songwriter mixes classic and contemporary rock and funk with impressive originals. No cover.

LIVE MUSIC: SUB RADIO Thursday, Sept. 7, 7-10 p.m.; Bar Louie, 20586 Easthampton Plaza, Ashburn. Details: barlouie.com Enjoy smart, danceable pop/rock from this six-piece DC-based band. No cover.

COMING UP GREAT GRAPES WINE AND FOOD FESTIVAL Saturday, Sept. 9, 11 a.m.-7 p.m.; Village at Leesburg, 1602 Village Market Blvd., Leesburg. Details: uncorkthefun.com Great Grapes showcases more than 150 wines from 15 wineries, along with live music, food for sale, arts and crafts and a children’s area. Tickets are $30 in advance, $35 at the door.

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Thursday, Sept. 14, 6-9 p.m.; Stone Tower Winery,19925 Hogback Mountain Road, Leesburg. Details: loudounemptybowls.org

MOVIE IN THE VINEYARD: ‘DIRTY DANCING’ Friday, Sept. 1, 6:30 p.m.; The Wine Reserve at Waterford, 38516 Charles Town Pike, Waterford. Details: waterfordwinereserve.com Relive the fun of the 1987 classic film with great Loudoun wines. Bring a picnic or grab dinner from a favorite food truck. Screening starts around 8 p.m.

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COMEDY NIGHT WITH JASON WEEMS Friday, Sept. 1, 6-10 p.m.; Winery 32, 15066 Limestone School Road,

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LIVE MUSIC: HOLLY MONTGOMERY Saturday, Sept. 2, 9 p.m.; Smokehouse Live, 1602 Village Market Blvd., Leesburg. Details: smokehouse-live.com

This popular annual event benefits Loudoun Hunger Relief and Loudoun Abused Women’s Shelter. Enjoy great food and wine and take home a handmade bowl by a local artisan. Tickets are $50 in advance for dinner and a bowl.

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Members of the Loudoun Chorale rehearse on Sunday evening at Trinity Lutheran Church in Leesburg.

really amazing,” he said. The chorale is conducting rolling admissions throughout the fall—so it’s

not too late for music lovers to sign up for the current season. Nolin recommends that interested singers attend a

The Loudoun Chorale is offering rolling admission for new singers this fall. For more information on enrollment and on the Chorale’s 2017-2018 season, go to loudounchorale.org.

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Anne Marie Ames

Joan Gale Hand

Elizabeth “Libby” Williams Legard Elizabeth “Libby” Williams Legard, of Purcellville, VA died August 28, 2017 at Inova Loudoun Nursing and Rehab Center. Born on September 2, 1931 in Gate City, VA she was the daughter of the late Clayton and Lula Williams. Mrs. Legard was a board member of the Blue Ridge Speech and Hearing; Vice President at Farmers and Merchants and BB&T, she was also a lifelong member of the New Jerusalem Lutheran Church. She is survived by son Robert W. LeOBITUARIES >> 2

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Joan Gale Hand, 78, of Round Hill died Tuesday, August 23, 2017 at the Loudoun Inova Hospital in Leesburg, VA. Joan met her future husband Fred Hand – who was in the Army and stationed at Fort Lee, Virginia — during the summer before starting her freshman year at Madison College. They married on September 12, 1959. Joan was one of four children. Her older sister Betty died as an eightyear-old child. Her older brother Ellsworth Bryant, a lifelong resident of Hopewell, also predeceased her. Her younger sister Janet Coleman lives in Hopewell. Joan’s father Clinton Ellsworth Bryant was born in the Northern Neck of Virginia and her mother Helen Dare Williams was born in North Carolina. Joan was a long-time volunteer with the League of Women Voters of Loudoun County for which she served as president and other official roles. She is survived by her husband Fred Hand of Round Hill, her daughter Susan Manning of Round Hill, her son Scott Hand of Cerritos, California, and her son Mark Hand of Arlington, Virginia, her granddaugh-

ter Morgan Hand and her grandson Marshall Hand, both of Cerritos, her daughters-in-law Danica Ridgway Hand and Nancy Ryan, and her sister Janet Coleman, and many beloved nieces and nephews. A memorial service for Joan was held on Sunday, August 27, 2017 in the chapel at Hall Funeral Home in Purcellville, Virginia. Donations in Joan’s memory should be directed to the League of Women Voters of Loudoun County’s nonprofit Education Fund at LWV LC Education Fund, P.O. Box 822, Leesburg, VA 20178.

Anne Marie (Marklin) Ames, died unexpectedly of natural causes on August 23, 2017. She was a mother, writer, small business owner, social advocate, and close friend and confidant to many. Anne Marie grew up on Long Island, New York, the youngest of 6 children, and graduated from Wantagh High School. After graduation, she moved to the DC area, and briefly worked on a Congressional staff before transitioning to the Communications Workers of America (CWA). She worked at CWA for 14 years, where she held a number of positions including writer, organizer, and finally National Media Coordinator. She met her husband, Stephen, in 1993 and they were married in 1996. Anne Marie left CWA after the birth of her first son Alex (20) in 1997, and the family added Daniel (18) in 1999 and Nolan (14) in 2002. Anne Marie spent the next years doing the job she felt most important and rewarding, being the world’s best mom. She also worked as a freelance writer, and started a small business built around her creative talents making and designing jewelry. She later returned

to work doing writing and internal communications for government contractors SAIC and Booz Allen Hamilton. In 2013, Anne Marie co-founded This Is My Brave, a nonprofit organization whose mission is to end the stigma surrounding mental illness through personal storytelling. She was a passionate advocate and poured her energies into her work at This Is My Brave. Anne Marie (59) is survived by her husband and 3 sons, and siblings Robert (Bob) Marklin (wife Ann); Suzanne Mallamo (husband Art), Jeanne Marklin (husband Jerry Caprio); Christine Khoury (husband Randy Preusse), Dan Marklin, sisterin-law Susan (Quinn) Marklin, and scores of cousins, nieces, and nephews. She was preceded in death by her father Robert Marklin and mother Frances Marklin. She will be remembered for her easy smile, sparkle in her eyes, her laugh and ability to make a personal connection with each person she met. She was always available and willing to help a friend, neighbor, or stranger, and had a significant impact on the lives of many. A Service will be held on Saturday September 2nd at 11am at St. David’s Episcopal Church and all are welcome. In lieu of flowers the family asks that donations be made to This is My Brave (thisismybrave. org) or to a You Caring account for the family (https://www.youcaring. com/theamesfamily-913825) set up to help with expenses for the boys (education, etc.) by some of the many fantastic friends and neighbors who loved Anne Marie so much. Online condolences may be expressed at www.loudoufuneralchapel.com

of Nolin’s favorite events is the chorale’s annual Martin Luther King Jr. choir festival held every year on the Sunday before the MLK holiday. The impressive event brings together choirs from around the region to celebrate King’s legacy. The Loudoun Chorale is an open group, which accepts singers ready to commit to practices without a formal audition. This can present challenges, Nolin says. Blending seasoned and less experienced singers can be tricky and open admission can also mean winding up heavy on certain vocal parts and light on others. But Nolin tackles the challenge by offering clear guidance to all singers and by pairing up new and more experienced singers for mentorships. “We always make it work, which is

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Sunday evening rehearsal in Leesburg and spend some time with him figuring out where their voice fits in. “[Choral music] is one of the few art forms where you can get an asymmetrical group of people with very different skill levels together and create an amazing product. Singing is a technical thing. People can read music. They can sing beautifully and have great technique. But singing is the most natural thing in the world,” Nolin said. “[We] create an environment where people feel okay not being the best, creating an environment where people feel comfortable to sing, but at the same time, not talking down to them, never treating them like kids. We really try to treat every singer like a professional even if they’re not.”

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[OBITUARIES] gard, Jr. of Lovettsville, VA; daughters Patti Legard Piggott of Purcellville, VA; Jackie Brownell of Purcellville, VA; Lori Legard of Purcellville, VA; five grandchildren Mack, Seth, Hope, Clay, Leah; three great grandchildren Maddux, Meadowe and Brynnley; sister Jacqueline Crim and brother Robert Williams. She was predeceased by her husband of 60 years Robert Willis Legard, Sr. Visitation will be held on Friday, September 1, 2017 from 6-8 p.m. at Hall Funeral Home, Purcellville, VA. Services will be held on Saturday, September 2, 2017, 11:00 a.m. at New Jerusalem Lutheran Church, Lovettsville, VA. Burial will take place in the Lovettsville Union Cemetery, Lovettsville, VA. Memorial contributions can be sent to the New Jerusalem Lutheran Church, 12942 Lutheran Church Road, Lovettsville, VA or to the Blue Ridge Hospice, 333 W. Cork Street, Winchester, VA. Arrangements by Hall Funeral Home, please visit www.hallfh.com to express online condolences to the family.

Thomas Francis Cannon Jr. Thomas Francis Cannon Jr., 72, of Lincoln VA, died Sunday, August 20th 2017. Thomas was born September 28th 1944, in Owensboro, Kentucky, to his parents, the late Thomas and Jean Cannon. He lived in Paris, Rochester, Boston, Charlottesville, and Washington DC before making a home in Lincoln VA with his beloved wife Julia Taylor Cannon. Well-traveled in his younger days, in his later years he cherished stories of his

daughters’ travels. He was a proud alumnus of McQuaid Jesuit High School, Boston College, and the University of Virginia, where he received a Ph.D. in English. Thomas was a retired professor of English at American University in Washington DC, where he taught for thirty years. He taught an extensive variety of courses, but particularly loved Chaucer, D.H. Lawrence, Shakespeare, and creative writing. He was an engaging and inspiring professor, and was proud of his many friendships with students that lasted beyond the classroom. Thomas was a man of many interests and hobbies, and relished the opportunity to learn something new. Over the years he devoted his time and energy to a wonderful variety of passions beyond his academic career, including rugby, debate, carpentry, theology, marksmanship, the story and iconography of Saint George

and the Dragon, and the natural world. He is survived by his sister Lynda Cannon Greene, his daughters Jessica Taylor Cannon and Johanna Taylor Cannon, family, friends, and former students. He is predeceased by his wife Julia Taylor Cannon. He is remembered for his wit and wisdom, his joy in learning, his gift for storytelling, his enthusiasm, his singular sense of humor, and for the love he extended to his family and friends. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, September 16th 2017 at 2pm at the Goose Creek Friends Meeting house in Lincoln VA (18204 Lincoln Road, Lincoln, VA 20160). In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Southern Poverty Law Center (splcenter.org) and Defenders of Wildlife (defenders. org). Arrangements by Hall Funeral Home, Purcellville, VA.

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newly published legal resource guide aimed at helping those who served and their families. Perhaps viewed as minor, the effort is illustrative of the significant shift in the attention being given to veterans’ needs. After decades of relative peace following Vietnam, the nation’s veterans support system became an afterthought to controlling the purse strings and a disgrace to those paying attention. Today, the nation’s political leaders more frequently are stepping up to address the impacts that come with the nation’s longest period of military combat. But it has been slow going. This summer’s opening of the Ashburn vets center is another recent example of the effort to more effectively reach out to those who seldom ask for help and to address criticisms that, when they do ask, the veterans are too often mired in paperwork, benefit battles and frustration. While some national and state leaders have long

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Editor: Since Charlottesville we have seen destruction, removal and desecration of Civil War monuments acknowledging and celebrating the Confederacy; including here in Loudoun County, where I’ve lived for forty years. There’s a better way. We cannot erase history; that’s a waste of time and effort. What we can do is make history relevant and instructive. The statue on the Court House grounds is a generic statue, constructed in the early 1900s and there are many in the South. Actually, the same statue dressed as a Union soldier proliferate Court House greens in the North. Representing our second Civil War (examine the Revolutionary War, particularly in South Carolina and New Jersey if you would like to know more about the first Civil War) these monuments are part of history and should not be removed. Rather they should be put in proper context. During the Civil War a substantial part of Loudoun County remained Unionist. In fact, a unit called the Loudoun Rangers was the only unit inducted into the Union Army from a seceded state. A number of African Americans from Loudoun County fought and some died for the Union. They are buried in Mt. Zion Cemetery. What we need in Loudoun is recognition and understanding of history, and not celebration of it on whatever side our sympathies lay. Loudoun has already erected, after the Confederate soldier, monuments to the fallen in WWI, WWII, and Viet Nam and most recently a monument commemorating the Revolutionary War. It’s time to acknowledge the rest of our history, by erecting a monument to the Loudoun Rangers and those African Americans from Loudoun who served their country. Monuments remind us and make us think and keep things in perspective. Tearing them down creates a void. As Harry Truman once wisely said, “The only history we don’t know is that which we haven’t studied”. — Edward J. Kiley, Leesburg

Editor: To build the Potomac River bridge for $15 billion, the government would add debt equivalent to $46.21 for every man, woman and child counted in our national census. I arrived at this number by dividing $15 billion by 324 million people. If the cost of the bridge is to be covered by tolls over a 10-year period, each trip would cost $58. Two hundred sixty million trips multiplied by $58 over 10 years. C’mon man! Our annual budget for Loudoun County of $2.5 billion is only 16 percent of what this bridge would cost. Yikes! As of June 30, the United States’ per capita debt is $60,980. Barbara Comstock, Supervisors Buona and Meyer and the rest of the county board want to add to the burden with the bridge and the cost and interest, not to mention inflation. The burden to the American public would be astronomical. Loudoun is represented on the NVTA by Del. J. Randall Minchew (R-10), state Sen. Richard H. Black (R-13), Leesburg Mayor Kelly Burk, and County Chairwoman Phyllis J. Randall (D-At Large), who serves as vice chairwoman of the authority. The NVTA’s Planning Coordination Advisory Committee, which provides recommendations on the TransAction update, is chaired by Supervisor Buona. The committee counts among its members Leesburg Town Council member Ken Reid and Purcellville Town Council member Karen Jimmerson. Senator Richard Black, who is “anti-bridge” is seriously outnumbered unless the public from Leesburg to Herndon object to this expensive boondoggle. The Loudoun Board of Supervisors chastise Montgomery County because they don’t widen the American Legion Bridge but in an about-face the Board of Supervisors will not widen Rt. 15 north. A good thing about Montgomery County is they have term limits. I wish we did here.

the needs. Those needs will only grow as combat continues and the challenges of treating the servicemen and servicewomen who return with physical and emotional trauma increase. It’s not just government work. Two Loudoun nonprofits are among the private sector entities going to extraordinary lengths to improve the lives of wounded warriors. HeroHomes in Purcellville is marshalling local resources in a way that rivals much bigger national organizations to build homes for injured veterans. And in Bluemont, the Boulder Crest Retreat has expanded its role from offering a respite for those recovering at institutions such as Walter Reed Hospital to become a cutting-edge treatment center for those coping with the symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder. There is more to be done. Amid the increasingly bitter sparing between those promoting the country’s deep political divide, we cannot lose focus on the needs of the men and women who were called to defend the freedoms that allow those debates to occur.

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Not Easy Being a Tiger Mom Editor: I want to start off by thanking Loudoun County Public Schools for thinking of us tiger moms in their recent advertisement for the new LCPS mobile app. As an apex predator, sometimes the little details in life just slip my mind. How does society expect me to

Overly Sensitive? Not. Editor: Addressing LCPS’s characterization of their now-removed advert for their app as “*broad* satire,” “broad” is right. The boilerplate-esque statement that LCPS was apologetic for offending some, yet “received mostly positive responses” to their ill-conceived ad is defensive at best. This is more insulting than the

original ad; after all they didn’t apologize for the ad, but for some’s emotional response to it. Such apologies lack genuine contrition and fail to acknowledge a wrongdoing, instead finger-pointing back at the offended. LCPS need not apologize for the “we” who were offended; LCPS needs to apologize for its failure to see how the ad was offensive to so many and ignored the very diversity that characterizes its school system and our region. This is an easy-to-see spotlight on the continued objectification of the female image (of any gendered image, frankly) and how thoughts about gender, economic and social issues need expanding. Not offended? Great! Don’t even care enough to give it a second thought? Perfect. Did you forget soccer practice while wearing yoga pants and guzzling a child-sized coffee purchased at a drivethrough and have a good laugh about it? Genuinely wonderful! But if all those thoughts and adjectives can be appropriately applied to those who didn’t find the ad offensive, so can the space be made for those of us who didn’t appreciate it. Did it ruin my day and push me into histrionics? Nope. The most I could muster was a snort-sneer and a mumbled, sarcastic, “thanks.” Am I overly sensitive? Likely not. Do I see this apology as indicative of a larger platform that continues to allow physical differences to interfere with our human right to grow and pursue happiness in whatever civically allowed means we choose? I do. — Kacey Young, Purcellville

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tiger mom like me to do? Word spreads fast in the jungles of Loudoun. Nala from sales was furious that the LCPS mobile app ad assumed that taking care of children was the MOM’S job in a two-parent household, but I for one was thrilled. Being a single mom with my cubs’ father out of the picture since birth has been really tough, and Loudoun County Public Schools completely ignoring the fact that that man ever existed really made me purr. Meow. When I had my first litter of six, I thought, this would be it, I’m done for. Somebody call big game hunter and mediocre sandwich restaurateur, Jimmy John Liataud, and let him know I’m ripe for the poaching. But nay, dear reader, I did what my mother and her mother before her did. I lapped up the spilt milk, and did everything I needed to do for my cubs to live a happy and fulfilling life. A life for me that consisted of long hard days at the office, juggling my entire family’s schedule, sitting through mind-numbing PTA meetings, all the while dodging woefully regretful sexist and racist quips from my local public school system in a mediocre ad that they called “satire.” But for real: What day does school start? — J. Williams, Ashburn

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do it all? I really have to remember my own work schedule in addition to my entire families? That’s my job? It’s hard enough to memorize the routes and schedules of migratory grass fed wild boar and 100 percent organic sika deer to put healthy food on the table for my kids, let alone know what time soccer practice ends. It’s all just a huge pain in the stripes. Which reminds me, I really need to pull my cubs from soccer. It’s not that I don’t have time to bring them between cleaning the house and closing international business deals at the office, it’s just that they really suck at it. Have you ever seen a tiger cub play with a ball? Literally every game starts with a red card. Within 30 seconds my cubs have either grabbed an opponent by the throat with their teeth, or sliced the ball in half with their claws. I’m sorry I didn’t have time to trim those talons down, coach, I was on the phone with China bringing high paying jobs back to America. Loudoun County Public Schools, you know why things move fast here in Northern Virginia? It’s because tiger moms can run 30-40 miles per hour, ambushing our pray, overpowering them from any angle. I’ve got an angle for you: 68.2 percent of us charismatic megafauna, aka women, in Loudoun contribute to the civilian labor force, and while some offices allow their employees to wear yoga pants to work, I cannot. It’s not because my office›s dress code prohibits it, but because all of my yoga pants are literally tied up in knots. Do you know how hard it is to untie knots without opposable thumbs? It’s not just hard; it’s impossible. Just like using the LCPS mobile app—because without thumbs what’s a poor little old

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atriots fought the America Revolution for many reasons, not least of which was an intense desire to escape the rule of a distant king— George III. In fact, Americans were so opposed to the idea of a king that they didn’t include an independent president in the government created under our first constitution—the Articles of Confederation. However, it soon became apparent that a government without a president or comparable leader was insufficient for the needs of the new and growing America. Many, including James Madison and Alexander Hamilton (see for example the Federalist Papers #70) came to believe that a strong president was needed to “take the reins of government,” enforce the laws, and help steer the country forward. With its many flaws, the Articles of Confederation lasted less than 10 years before being replaced by our current Constitution.

Balancing the President’s Power With this background, the drafters of the new constitution faced a delicate balancing act when they met in 1787 in Philadelphia. On one hand, most everyone despised the idea of a king or any similar autocrat who would threaten American’s hard fought freedoms. On the other hand, most realized that for practical reasons, America needed a president—someone in whom America’s executive power would be vested. With 230 years of hindsight, we can safely say that the Constitution does a superb job of striking that balance. Specifically, how does the Constitution empower and constrain the President?

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Vesting Clause What is the President’s most important power? Look no further than the first sentence of Article 2: “The executive Power shall be vested in a President of the United States of America.” Known as the vesting clause, this short but potent sentence gives the President enormous power and responsibility to enforce federal laws. The vastness of this power lies in large part in the discretion given the President to decide just how to carry out the laws: When enforcing federal voting laws should the President focus on voter access or voter fraud? When enforcing environmental laws should he focus on clean air and water or on cutting environmental “red tape” to help business? When enforcing immigration laws,

should he focus on immigrant services or border enforcement? Each of these Presidential choices may be entirely valid and legal— because laws passed by Congress often leave lots of wiggle room— but each would lead to very different outcomes for America.

blatantly bad for America or nominating wholly unqualified ambassadors. More fundamentally, the President can’t exercise his foreign-affairs powers in violation of other Constitutional rights or requirements.

How does the Constitution check and balance the vesting clause?

The President’s right to veto legislation is another potent executive power, but this power can be overridden by 2/3 vote of Congress (giving Congress the last word here).

Articles 1 and 3 play key roles. Under Article 1 Congress can check executive power in many ways. First, only Congress— not the President—can actual “make” laws. See below for examples of Presidents being called to account for violating this simple yet vital rule. Second, if Congress dislikes how the President is enforcing a law, it can block the President’s actions by amending the law or passing a new law. Third, Congress can impeach the President if he truly fails to execute the laws (and that failure rises to treason, bribery or another high crime or misdemeanor). Under Article 3 the courts regularly strike down efforts by the President to enforce laws in a manner that is unconstitutional or contrary to the law being “enforced” (see examples below).

War The President is Commander in Chief of the armed forces, but only Congress can declare war. Congress also controls the purse strings to fund (or defend) the military. In theory, the Constitution carefully balances war powers between the President and Congress. In practice, however, war power has tilted strongly toward the President. American Presidents have deployed military forces well over 100 times, and yet Congress has declared war only five times, and not once since World War II (Congress also occasionally passes resolutions on the use of force). In short, the President has been far more willing than Congress to use war powers and “take the political heat” on war-making. If power belongs to those who use it, American war power now largely belongs to the President, despite a clear Constitutional structure that “checks and balances” that power.

Foreign Affairs The President has broad power over America’s foreign affairs, including the right to make treaties and appoint ambassadors. To offset this power, the Constitution requires the Senate to ratify treaties and confirm ambassadors, thus preventing the President (in theory) from entering into treaties that are

Veto

Appointment/Removal The President is empowered to appoint many high officials including, importantly, justices of the Supreme Court. He also has the power to remove certain officials. The powers to appoint and remove often translate into the power to control. However, as with ambassadors, the Senate’s confirmation power serves as an important check on many nominees including those to the Supreme Court (see, for example, the Bork nomination).

Pardon The President’s pardon power is unusually broad compared to other executive powers, but even this power is checked in several key ways: it can’t be applied prior to a law violation, and it doesn’t apply to state law matters or to impeachment proceedings.

Use and Abuse of Presidential Power - Real World Examples Truman and Steel Mills In the famous “Steel Seizure” case, the Court found that President Truman had exceeded his executive power when he seized steel mills during the Korean War. Justice Jackson’s concurrence in that case remains a central test for determining whether an act of the President is lawful (it focuses on the extent to which the President’s actions align with an act of Congress).

Nixon and Tapes President Nixon refused to release Watergate tapes, citing executive privilege. The Court disagreed and ordered Nixon to produce the tapes (Nixon resigned soon afterward).

Clinton and Jones President Clinton wanted to stop Paula Jones’s sexual harassment lawsuit, but the Court disagreed and said it could go forward so long as the suit accommodated the schedule and de-

mands of the Presidency.

Bush and Guantanamo After 9/11 President Bush set up military tribunals and other procedures that provided limited rights for prisoners held at Guantanamo. In several cases, the Court struck down parts of those procedures and ordered Bush to afford certain due process rights (include Habeas Corpus) to the Guantanamo detainees.

Obama and Search Warrants. President Obama claimed that no warrant was needed for the government to search cell phones after an arrest. In a sharp rebuke, the Court unanimously disagreed and held that the 4th Amendment warrant requirement applied with full force to cell phone searches.

Trump and the Travel Ban In two executive orders, President Trump sought to deny entry into the U.S. to certain foreign nationals, including nationals from certain Muslim-majority nations. Several lower courts struck down portions of both orders, finding violations of various parts of the Constitution including the Equal Protection and Establishment Clauses. The Supreme Court reinstated parts of the second order pending oral arguments set for this fall. Stay tuned. These cases are a small sampling of the many times that the Courts have said “No” to the President. The deeper meaning is this: Presidents have vast power and great armies under their command. Courts have no soldiers and little money or resources. Yet even when American Presidents have strongly disagreed with court rulings, they have always obeyed. This “rule of law” is invaluable but often taken for granted in America. Yet one need look no further than other countries lacking rule of law to see how easy it is for a president, even an elected one, to amass power to the point where he is no longer subject to checks and balances, and then the precious liberties of the citizens are in peril. Ben Lenhart is a graduate of Harvard Law School, and has taught Constitutional Law at Georgetown Law Center for more than 20 years. He lives with his family and lots of animals on a farm near Hillsboro.

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