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Phillip Thompson and others hope the site of the former freight station along Harrison Street in Leesburg will become a memorial to the lynching that occurred there.

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Students head to class at Broad Run High School in Ashburn. Just as Virginia begins to track schools’ absentee rates as part of state accreditation standards, Loudoun County has seen a slight rise in absenteeism.

‘We Can’t Do This Alone’

ven before Loudoun County students have two full weeks of classes under their belt, they’re being told just how important it is to attend school regularly. After seeing a small dip in attendance over the past few years—and a change in state accreditation standards that takes into account a school’s attendance rate— Loudoun County Public Schools is putting in more support to ensure students get to class every day and on time. The school system’s attendance rate was 95.84 percent last school year. That’s down slightly from two years earlier, when it was 96.21 percent. While Loudoun’s rate is still among the highest in the state, administrators want to be proactive to break down any barriers that stand in the way of students getting to class. When it comes to attendance rates, the

Navigating the Path to Student Wellness Saturday, Oct. 13 8 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Briar Woods High School, Ashburn A free mental health and wellness conference for parents, educators and community members. county’s new Assistant Superintendent of Pupil Services Asia Jones said, “Every tenth of a percentage point is important. … Student achievement and academic success is directly tied to quality and consistency of instruction.” To try to ensure that message hits home, the School Board adopted a proclamation at its Aug. 14 meeting recognizing September as Attendance Awareness Month.

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Board members stressed that missing two or three days of school a month, regardless of the reason, is considered “chronic absenteeism” and can lead to academic trouble and higher dropout rates. “This is an issue that needs to be talked about publicly,” School Board member Debbie Rose (Algonkian) said at the last board meeting. “Absenteeism is a problem and it affects your student academically. Please do get to school and get to school on time.” With the help of six attendance officers, the school system is implementing a threetiered approach to school attendance. Tier one is a proactive step to let every student and parent know from the first day of school the importance of attendance. This tier includes pointing families to the student handbook, which lists what absences that are considered unexcused and ex-

Memorials recognizing Loudouners’ roles and sacrifices in past wars line the county courthouse lawn, but there is a push to bring recognition to some of the county’s lesser-known darker days. Phillip Thompson, president of the Loudoun County chapter of the NAACP, is spearheading an effort to memorialize three lynchings of black men that occurred in Loudoun County. Thompson said his passion for the project came on the heels of the renewed debate about whether the Confederate soldier statue should be removed from the courthouse square. Then, another set of Ku Klux Klan recruitment fliers was scattered around Loudoun County neighborhoods. Once he saw the “60 Minutes” interview on the lynching memorial in Alabama at the National Museum for Peace and Justice—which documents lynchings in each county throughout the country—he went to see it for himself. He returned inspired to draw Loudouners’ attention to what occurred in their own backyard. “There’s 1,000 markers out here dealing with something Civil War-related,” he noted. “Why don’t we have historical

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ctress, producer, and Park View High School alumna Hilarie Burton made a surprise appearance at Park View junior varsity football team’s pep rally Friday, accompanied with a surprise announcement: She will personally pay for any students who want to go to football camp next year. Burton’s visit was prompted by news that Park View will not have a varsity football team this year because too few juniors and seniors tried out for the team. “There was a large population of Loudoun that was really upset about it, and I kept looking around, and I didn’t see anybody doing anything about it quite yet,” Burton said. Burton graduated from Park View in 2000. In her time there, she was student council treasurer, vice president, and president; captain of the cheerleading squad; and homecoming queen. She said while the football story was the catalyst, she hopes to help any Park View students who need it. Burton and her friends and fellow alumni like Play to Win Director of Branding and Design Tony Canonico are also launching a grant organization among Park View alumni to raise funds and reunite members of the Sterling Park community. The organization is still setting up, but is known as Project Patriot and already has Facebook page. She said it isn’t the wins and losses she remembers from competing in high school. “What I remember is the bus rides, and I remember the locker rooms, and I remember the, you know, the in-between moments,” Burton said. “And I think that is something that the stu-

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Actress Hilarie Burton makes a surprise appearance at a pep rally for Park View High School’s junior varsity football team Friday.

dents who are actively in school don’t know…. They don’t realize that it’s those in-between moments that make the magic of high school. And so I don’t care if the Park View High School football team ever, ever, ever wins a game. What I want for them is to have these friends and memories.” Burton is best known for playing Peyton Sawyer on the TV drama One Tree Hill for six seasons, along with recurring roles on Grey’s Anatomy, White Collar, and the Lethal Weapon TV series. She is married to actor Jeffrey Dean Morgan, known also for roles in Grey’s Anatomy, Supernatural, and The Walking Dead. Park View varsity players were invited to transfer to Dominion High School to play for the Titans this season, and nine made the move, according to Athletic Director Jason Testerman. The Virginia High School League waived its rule that prohibits students from playing athletics in the first year they trans-

fer schools. The trouble is that some of those players want to return to Park View to play soccer in the spring, but the state league has so far said they will not make a second exception for the students to return to Park View. School Board member Brenda Sheridan (Sterling) announced at an Aug. 14 meeting that she will do what she can to ensure students can “come back and play without penalty. I don’t know how successful I’ll be, but I will try.” She also urged residents countywide to get out and support Park View’s junior varsity team. “Come out to at least one Park View game this season. Buy a hot dog, a slice of pizza, and cheer on the JV team, the marching band and the cheerleaders who are working so hard.” The team’s next home game is 6 p.m. Monday, Sept. 17, against the Loudoun Valley Vikings. rgreene@loudounnow.com

Loudoun Legislators Push for More Answers on West Virginia’s Rockwool Plant Plans BY RENSS GREENE Loudoun's elected representatives at the local and federal county are asking government agencies to take a closer look at plans to build a 460,000-squarefoot insulation manufacturing plant on 130 acres in Jefferson County, WV, less than nine miles from the county's border. Plans for the plant have worried some people in Loudoun, including business owners in the county’s rural western reaches. Owners of agricultural and agritourism businesses have worried that pollution from the plant could ruin their greatest asset: a clean and unspoiled countryside. Under approvals from the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection, the plant is permitted to emit more than 138,000 tons per year into the air of pollutants like carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, particulate matter, formaldehyde, and sulfur dioxide. Loudoun supervisors Tony R. Buff-

ington (R-Blue Ridge) and Geary M. Higgins (R-Catoctin) have asked county staff members for a report on the project, including a summary of the project details, status, regulatory approvals, permitting and other relevant publicly available information. They have also asked for an outline of the Board of Supervisors’ options, and a cost estimate to conduct a more in-depth analysis of the plant’s human, agricultural and environmental impacts on Loudoun County. Congresswoman Barbara Comstock (R-VA-10) last week penned a letter to Environmental Protection Agency administrator Cosmo Servidio requesting “further examination of any and all applications in this matter to determine any areas of noncompliance and how we can ensure protection of our existing economy and communities.” “The potential for air and water pollution generated from such an operation has understandably alarmed our local citizens and farmers,” Comstock wrote. “The impact to Loudoun County could

cause irreparable harm to the local economy especially the agritourism industry.” She also wrote of health effects for the people in the path of the plant’s emissions: “These pollutants could include cancer-causing chemicals and damage intellectual development in children along with cursing series heart and lung damage.” Comstock has faced criticism from conservation and environmental interests about her votes in Congress, including her support for cutting the EPA’s budget. Rockwool Vice President Michael Zarin has said the plant’s impacts on Loudoun “will in all practical terms be non-existent.” The Jefferson County Development Authority has defended the company’s plans, comparing it to a larger plant in Mississippi which the authority wrote “is extremely clean, employees are happy and proud to work there, and the community is proud to have them there.” rgreene@loudounnow.com

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Planning Commissioner Chairman Cliff Keirce (Broad Run) was among the commissioners worried the county doesn’t have enough open land to accommodate the expected demand for new homes.

Planners Seek Areas to Boost Housing

BY RENSS GREENE ne of the biggest questions facing Loudoun planning commissioners as they write the county’s new comprehensive plan is how many new homes to expect—and how to accommodate them. And county planners overseeing the project see limited options. Deputy Director of Planning and Zoning Alaina Ray told planning commissioners on Aug. 30 “options are very limited in the Suburban Policy Area.” Where once Loudoun was prized for its vast acres of undeveloped land, ripe

for rows of townhouses, today most of the land planned for big residential developments already has them. In the suburban policy area in the county’s east, county planners counted up just over 3,500 vacant acres where homes would be allowed. “South Riding is 2,000 acres, so this is one and a half South Ridings,” said Commissioner Jeff Salmon (Dulles). “So you’re really not talking about a whole lot of space.” According to an analysis of the draft comprehensive plan under review by the Planning Commission, it will provide for an additional 52,261 homes— well short of a forecasted demand of

74,870 homes. To hit a target 75 percent of demand, commissioners would need to find room for almost 4,000 homes more. The land needed for capital facilities—such as schools, libraries, parks— to serve even the homes already in the plan is estimated at 3,495 acres. Planners are looking at several options in that area, such as allowing redevelopment in neighborhoods with homes on large lots. “These are older areas, typically, that were bypassed with central utilities, PLANNERS >> 7

County Report: Industrial Hemp Production Could be Boon for Loudoun Farmers BY RENSS GREENE County supervisors this week heard a report on the history of industrial hemp and the potential impacts of legalizing the crop. Industrial hemp has long been caught up in blanket bans of the plant, Cannabis sativa, aimed at its cousin Cannabis sativa indica, or marijuana. But industrial hemp has vanishingly low levels of tetrahydrocannabinol, or THC, the chemical in marijuana that causes a high. Activists have tried for years to get the state and federal government to draw a distinction between the different strains Loudoun economic development officials have pointed to the crop as potentially a boon for area farmers. People working with hemp under the law allowing it to be grown for study purposes report the plant grows quickly, replenishes the soil in ways similar to other rotation crops like soy, needs less fertilizer and water, and can be sold at

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Sam Grant, of the Virginia Hemp Company, holds a block of imitation stone made from hemp.

a good price for a variety of uses. Currently, it can only be grown in Virginia through programs at universities or the state Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. Loudoun’s Board of Supervisors requested information about hemp pro-

duction—and any legislative hurdles that stand in the way—in the spring. A county staff report that was presented to the supervisors at its regular meeting Tuesday voices support for industrial hemp production in the county and lists several uses for hemp, including uses in textiles, industrial products, paper, building materials, foods, supplements, technical products such as ink and varnishes, and personal hygiene products. Industrial hemp is described as “generally understood to be an adaptable, low maintenance crop that is viable across a range of growing condition.” “Pending regulatory changes, the Department of Economic Development considers that the opening of industrial hemp production in Loudoun County could have a significant impact on the rural economy by giving Loudoun County farmers the opportunity to diversify with a new crop that, depending on what the plant is grown HEMP >> 5

Disasters can strike at any time, which is why Loudoun County encourages residents and businesses to observe National Preparedness Month this September by taking steps to prepare for all types of emergencies. Emergency management professionals are drawing particular attention to the threat of flooding, the most common natural disaster in the United States. “We want people to take steps to be ‘flood smart,’” said Loudoun County Coordinator of Emergency Management Kevin Johnson. “Never walk or drive through flooded areas; make home improvements, such as waterproofing a basement, to reduce the risk of flood damage; and purchase flood insurance for financial protection for the cost of repairs due to flood damage. Most standard insurance policies do not cover flooding, but flood insurance is available for homeowners, renters, and business owners through the National Flood Insurance Program.” Emergency management officials are also encouraging Loudouners to stay informed by signing up for Alert Loudoun for notifications about emergencies and weather alerts; follow Loudoun County Government on Facebook and Twitter; and get a National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration weather radio and monitor local weather forecasts. Loudouners are also encouraged to put together a plan for their families and talk about what they will do in different situations. Plans should include contact information, evacuation routes and meeting locations. They are also encouraged to build an emergency preparedness kit with first aid supplies, pet food, batteries, cell phone chargers, and food and water, including formula if there are infants in the family. For more information and resources on preparing for emergencies, visit loudoun.gov/ready.

Keech Achieves Elections Certification Richard Keech, Loudoun’s deputy director of elections, has been designated as a certified elections/ registration administrator, the highest professional achievement in the field, in ceremonies conducted by the Election Center in New Orleans on Aug. 28. CERA designation is achieved through a multi-year course of study conducted by The Election Center’s Professional Education Program. The intent is to professionalize the management of voter registration and elections administration in promoting and preserving public trust in the democratic process. BRIEFS >> 7

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ing it illegal.” The crop remains illegal under federal law except for research purposes. The Loudoun County Sheriff ’s Office has said “the proactive monitoring of industrial hemp growers and processors will be difficult and dependent on the number of approved registrations.” In 2014, Congress passed legislation that defined hemp as containing very low THC, beginning to separate it from marijuana in federal law. Another federal bill, the Hemp Farming Act of 2018, co-sponsored a Democrat and two Republicans including Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, has been in committee for months

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Loudoun County Chairwoman Phyllis J. Randall (D-At Large) will host a faith-based substance abuse summit and training Thursday, Sept. 6, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The summit is meant to provide resources and support for the faith community who have congregants who are suffering with or recovering from addiction. Information provided during the event will help faith leaders to detect issues of substance abuse and inform them of the resources that are available in Loudoun. “I have seen first-hand people of faith and even those without finding themselves running to faith leaders, often as first responders, for different crises that occur both professionally and personally in their lives,” Randall stated. All faith community leaders are welcome to attend and talk frankly. Speakers will include members from nonprofit organizations, faith communities, private industry, healthcare providers, recovering addicts and family members. Confirmed speakers include Margaret Graham and Michelle Petruzzello of the Loudoun County Department of Mental Health, Substance Abuse and Developmental Services; Deborah Carlton, the chaplaincy manager of Inova Loudoun Hospital; Pastor

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so they don’t have those utilities now,” Ray said. “… Some examples of those would be Potomac Farms, Broad Run Farms, Oak Grove, some of those areas. Essentially if you allowed higher density in those areas, and allowed those neighborhoods to connect to central utilities, it could spur some redevelopment in those areas.” But even that, planning commissioners fear, won’t move the needle. Commissioner Chairman Cliff Keirce (Broad Run) said those numbers are so small and unpredictable they’re not worth building into plan forecasts. That leaves planners looking at an area of the county with some open space—the Transition Policy Area be-

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tween suburban east and rural west. The stakeholder steering committee that prepared the first draft of the plan already suggested allowing more homes to be built in that area, but county planners believe they may need even more. To find those areas, they sought land with access to transportation networks, few environmental constraints, proximity to needs like shopping and schools, and where that building would fit with the development around it. In particular, they cited areas in the far southeastern areas of the county, along with an area north of the Village of Lenah, between Rt. 50 and Evergreen Mills Road. The committee will continue its work through September, with plans to put its proposed plan to a public hearing in October or November.

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2M Group Holdings Inc., the Leesburg-founded and -based inventor and maker of spinal surgery technology, announced last week that it will be acquired by Stryker Corporation, an international maker of medical and surgical equipment based in Kalamazoo, MI. Stryker has agreed to buy all stock in K2M in an all-cash transaction for $27.50 a share, or a total value of about $1.4 billion. The purchase price represents a 27 percent premium over K2M’s average closing price during the 90 trading days leading up to the agreement. The company has more than 450 employees and reported $258 million in revenue during fiscal year 2017. Once the deal is complete, K2M will become a wholly owned subsidiary of Stryker Corporation. Post-closing, K2M’s Chairman, Chief Executive Officer, and President Eric D. Major is ex-

pected to be appointed as the president of Stryker’s Spine division. “Joining Stryker will be a very exciting next chapter for our global team and surgeon customers around the world,” Major said in the statement announcing the agreement. “Stryker’s established leadership in the orthopedic and neurosurgical market, combined with K2M’s culture of innovation and leadership in complex spine and minimally invasive solutions, represent a powerful opportunity for Stryker to strengthen its leadership in the $10 billion global spine market.” “This acquisition underscores our commitment to the spinal market, which is the largest segment of Orthopaedics with significant unmet needs,” stated Kevin A. Lobo, Stryker’s chairman and CEO. “We believe K2M will significantly enhance our presence with surgeons, patients and employees in both the spine and related neurotechnology markets.” The proposed sale has been approved by the board of directors of

both companies. It is expected to close late in the fourth quarter of 2018, subject to customary closing conditions, including approval by regulators and K2M’s stockholders. Stryker offers medical and surgical products and services in orthopedics, neurotechnology, and spinal surgery among other fields. The company was founded as the Orthopedic Frame Company by Dr. Homer Stryker in 1941, and counts among its patents the first oscillating saw designed to cut hard casts but not skin. In 2017, the company reported more than $12.4 billion in global sales. It’s unclear if any operations will continue at the Leesburg facility on Hope Parkway that’s served as K2M’s headquarters since 2016. In response to a question from Loudoun Now about the future of that facility, K2M sent an emailed statement to say that the company is not discussing any information about the agreement other than what was included in the press release sent last week.

Fox Formally Kicks Off Council Re-election Campaign BY KARA C. RODRIGUEZ

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Leesburg Vice Mayor Suzanne Fox formally launched her run for re-election to the Town Council with an event Aug. 28.

Leesburg Vice Mayor Suzanne Fox last week formally launched her bid for a second Town Council term. Fox was joined by friends and supporters Aug. 28 at Foxridge Park, where she looked back on some of the accomplishments during her first council term and laid out her reasons for seeking another four years on the dais. Former state delegate Randy Minchew introduced Fox, and called her a “great model of consistency” on the council. U.S. Rep. Barbara Comstock (R-VA-10) also pointed to Fox’s professional life outside of council as a wedding planner and officiant, as someone who brings people together, much like she does in her government work.

When she ran four years ago, Fox said, it was about a desire to serve. On reflection, she said serving on the council during her first term was even more about learning. Fox referred to issues she is proud to have worked on—including telecommunications infrastructure; traffic improvement, for which she served on a committee of the Northern Virginia Transportation Authority; and reducing burdensome regulations. As the town continues to grow, Fox emphasized the council’s need to ensure that each land development application is the right “fit” for the town. “And if it doesn’t fit, don’t pass it,” she said. Fox addressed her reasoning for not FOX CAMPAIGN >> 9

The Leesburg Town Council will hold a special meeting with Loudoun Museum’s board of trustees on Monday, Sept. 17. The session will focus on the future of the museum, which operates in three town-owned buildings near the Town Hall campus. The museum has been closed throughout the summer following the termination of its executive director and the resignations of its remaining staff. Discussing the issue last month, the council agreed to engage the museum board before deciding on next steps. The town leases the buildings to the museum for only $1/year, and also has spent hundreds of thousands of dollars over the years to repair and maintain the buildings. The meeting will begin at 6 p.m. in the lower level conference rooms of Town Hall.

9/11 Remembrance Planned In commemoration of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorists attacks, the Town Council will hold a brief remembrance ceremony at the town’s Freedom Memorial, located at Freedom Park on Tuesday, Sept. 11. The ceremony will begin at 8:40 a.m. at the park, which is located near the intersection of Evergreen Mill Road and Tolbert Lane. For the safety of attendees, the gates to the park will close at 8:30 a.m. prior to the start of the ceremony. Anyone wishing to attend the ceremony is encouraged to arrive early. Immediately following the ceremony, the gates will re-open and the park will remain open to the public until 9 p.m. for those wishing to visit the memorial on their own. In addition, the Town Council will observe a moment of silence and reflection during their regular meeting at 7 p.m. that evening. “Remembering September 11 is a solemn commitment that reminds our community of the ultimate sacrifice many innocent people made that day,” stated Leesburg Mayor Kelly Burk. “The people in the towers and the first responders lost their lives because a group of cruel and malicious men decided the United States was evil and needed to be taught a lesson. Well, a lesson was learned. The lesson is that America is strong and its people responded to hate with love, unity, and compassion. We owe a great deal to the men and women who lost their lives that day and we must never forget.” For more information about the ceremony, contact the Parks and Recreation Department at 703777-1368 or go to idalee.org.

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Fox campaign << FROM 8 seeking a political party endorsement this go-around. Four years ago, she sought and received the endorsement of the Loudoun County Republican Committee, but has become the second candidate in this year’s race, along with mayoral candidate Councilman Ron Campbell, to eschew an endorsement. She pointed to the “divide” she has seen from the federal level on down to the local level. “I want to continue to set the example to go ahead and change,” she said. “I

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Artist” by Priscilla Godfrey illustrates the artist’s journey from traditional pieced work quilts in the 1980s to art quilts today. The quilts will be on display through November. A well-known Loudoun County quilter, Godfrey is a member of the Mason Dixon Quilt Professional Network and the Waterford Quilters Guild. A charter member of the National Association of Certified Quilt Judges, she has been a Certified Quilt Judge since 1986 and teaches about quilting techniques, art quilting, and how quilts are judged. Her work has been exhibited locally at the Loudoun County Government Center, the Loudoun Cooperative Extension Service offices, the Franklin Park Art

Gallery, the Purcellville Town Hall, and Dragon Hops Brewery, and internationally at the Town of Hoffheim in Germany. Her art quilt “Spring Garden” was purchased by the Town of Hoffheim and is on permanent display at the George C. Marshall Center in Frankfurt, Germany. An artist’s reception is planned for 6-9 p.m. Friday, Sept. 7, as part of the monthly First Friday celebration. The first and second floor lobbies and hallways of the Leesburg Town Hall feature rotating exhibits by Leesburg and Loudoun artists. Artists interested in having their work considered for a future exhibit in the Town Hall should contact Anne Geiger, staff liaison to the Commission on Public Art, at ageiger@ leesburgva.gov.

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Hayes Declares Run for Catoctin District Supervisor BY RENSS GREENE Waterford resident and DC city government official Forest Hayes has announced he will challenge Supervisor Geary M. Higgins (R-Catoctin) for the Catoctin District seat on the county Board of Supervisors. “As Supervisor, I will prioritize high-quality public school education for all and small school modernization in the west, a robust rural economy, workforce housing, universal broadband throughout the west, and preserving open spaces,” Hayes stated. He is a senior advisor to DC Mayor Muriel Bowser, working in the executive office of the mayor. Previously, Hayes serve on the staff of the U.S. House subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development Appropriations. In that role, he pushed to increase funding for the rural economic and community development programs. Hayes has also served as staff to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, State Appropriations for Rep. Jose E. Serrano (D-NY), and Chief of Staff to Rep. Eddie Bernice Johnson (D-TX), Rep. Julia Carson (D-IN), and Rep. Peter Visclosky (D-IN). Hayes said the Catoctin District is feeling the stress of “aggressive prop-

Waterford resident Geary Higgins plans to seek the Democratic nomination for the Catoctin District of the Loudoun Board of Supervisors.

erty tax programs” and a diminishing rural landscape and agrarian culture. “Loudoun County is changing rapidly, and we must ensure our government adapts in order to consistently provide a first-class public school education to a growing and diverse student body, while investing in traffic congestion solutions that actual solve the problem,” Hayes said. “As supervisor, I will

work with my fellow supervisors and the people of Catoctin to implement a smart growth development strategy which encourages workforce housing and mixed-use development around Metro stations, even as we protect and grow our wine and tourism industry to preserve the beauty and history of Western Loudoun.” Hayes said he was raised in a Baptist

church in Gary, IN, the son of a postal worker and the grandson of a steel factory worker. He said he “draws upon his working class background and deep faith for strength as he seeks to provide a fair shot for all Americans.” Hayes has worked in the public and private sectors, ranging from rural economic development to urban neighborhood transformation and revitalization. He said he has administered and overseen the development of over $2 billion in construction and real estate assets. He has served as consultant to local municipalities, not-forprofit organizations, and community development corporations. “I believe the most sacred duty of government is to guarantee a ‘fair shot’ for all to succeed and thrive,” Hayes stated. Hayes plans to seek the Democratic nomination. He lives in Waterford with his wife, Nicole, an executive in the federal government and graduate of the Harvard John F. Kennedy School of Government, and children Brayden Forest and Ella Nicole, who attend Loudoun County Public Schools. The Board of Supervisors elections will be held in November 2019. rgreene@loudounnow.com

September 11th Remembrance Ceremony Tuesday, September 11, 2018

The Mayor and Town Council invite you to attend a Remembrance Ceremony at the Freedom Memorial at Freedom Park 101 Colonel Grenata Circle, S.E., Leesburg, VA 20175 Ceremony at 8:40am, gates close at 8:30am Residents are encouraged to visit the memorial to honor the “National Day of Remembrance.” Park will be open until 9:00pm.

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7-Eleven Stores Targeted in 4 Armed Robberies LOUDOUN NOW STAFF REPORT The Loudoun County Sheriff ’s Office and the Leesburg Police Department are investigating a series of armed robberies that occurred at area 7-Eleven stores in recent days. Three of the four robberies happened early Monday morning. In one case, a Loudoun deputy conducting a business check arrived at a convenience store while an armed man was inside holding up the cashier. The Sheriff ’s Office said the suspect entered the 7-Eleven on Woodshire Drive in Sterling shortly before 3:30 a.m. Sept. 3, brandished a firearm and demanded cash. The suspect was attempting to take money when he saw the deputy arrive in his patrol car at the store. The suspect fled and the deputy gave chase on foot until the suspect got into a light-colored, four-door sedan that had been waiting near Gentry Drive. Deputies canvassed the area but the suspect’s vehicle was not found. The suspect was described as a black male, with a thin build. He was wearing a gray ski mask, a black sweatshirt with a Nike Air Jordan logo and black pants and shoes. The deputy was among several conducting business checks and directed patrols at convenience stores after two similar robberies were reported overnight Sunday in Leesburg. The Leesburg robberies occurred at

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The 7-Eleven on Dry Mill Road in Leesburg has been robbed twice in the past week.

2:41 a.m. and 2:54 a.m. Monday. The first happened at the 7-Eleven store on Dry Mill Road. The second was at the 7-Eleven on Fieldstone Drive. In both robberies, a male suspect wearing a mask entered the businesses, implied that he had a weapon, and demanded money from the clerk. In both incidents, the suspect fled on foot before officers arrived. Investigators believe both Leesburg robberies were committed by the same

suspect. The Dry Mill 7-Eleven store also was robbed on Aug. 28. In that case, Leesburg police are looking for two men wearing masks who entered the store at approximately 2:10 a.m., displayed a handgun, and demanded money from the clerk. The suspects fled the store on foot. Police are working to determine whether that incident was linked to Monday’s robberies.

The Sheriff’s Office released this image of the suspect in an attempted robbery of the 7-Eleven store on Woodshire Drive in Sterling early Monday morning.

Anyone with any information about the Woodshire Drive case is asked to contact Detective M. Grimsley at 703-7771021. You may also submit a tip through the Loudoun County Sheriff ’s Office app. Anyone with information regarding the Leesburg case should contact Detective Marco Pereira at 703-771-4546 or at MPereira@leesburgva.gov. Those wishing to remain anonymous, you may call the Leesburg Crime Line at 703443-TIPS (8477). Tips can also be sent anonymously using smart phones, texting, or your computer via Tip Submit.

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Loudoun County Public Schools’ Human Resources and Talent Development Department will host a Teacher Interest Night at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 2. The event is designed for those interested in becoming educators after having pursued a career in another field. It highlights the opportunities available through the Career Switcher Program. Those interested in participating in the event may register online at lcps.org/page/1116.

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From left, Heritage High School Athletic Booster Club president Ann Smith, Leesburg Mayor Kelly Burk, Leesburg District School Board member Tom Marshall and longtime Booster Club member Rob Fulcer cut a ribbon Friday to officially christen the high school’s new artificial turf field.

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eritage High School in Leesburg officially marked the opening of its artificial turf field Friday with a ribbon-cutting ceremony ahead of the Pride’s football game against Rock Ridge High School. Members of the Leesburg Town Council, Board of Supervisors and Loudoun County School Board, as well as VIPs from Heritage’s 16-year history, were on hand to mark the occasion. Heritage is one of the last high schools in the county to get a synthetic turf field. The school opened in 2002 at a time when new schools in Loudoun were built with grass athletic fields. Starting in 2010, the county opened new schools with two artificial turf

fields—one in the stadium and a practice field. Since, the School Board has adopted a schedule to fund new fields at the older high schools. Dominion High School was also retrofitted with an artificial turf field over the summer. That leaves two remaining high schools still with grass fields—Briar Woods and Freedom high schools—which are scheduled to get new fields by August of 2019. Proponents of artificial turf fields say that they can hold up to more frequent play no matter the weather and, in the long run, save money because they require less maintenance. Heritage Principal Jeff Adam and Athletic Director JJ Totaro said the new field marks the start of a new chapter for Heritage athletics. “The field is a fantastic asset for Heritage,

one that benefits our athletic teams as well as physical education, and opens up opportunities for broader use of the field facilities,” Adam said. Totaro also commended the Heritage Athletics Booster Club for involving the community to fund several improvements to athletic facilities in recent years. The successful sponsorship program helps fund equipment, weight room and other upgrades, uniforms for teams and scholarships. “We are lucky to have such an amazing, supportive community here at Heritage that includes Booster families, fans and local businesses,” Totaro said. “The opening of this field is also a celebration of that high level of support.” dnadler@loudounnow.com

Brainiacs Delivers STEM-Inspired Fun to Loudoun BY DANIELLE NADLER The little building in Lovettsville that once housed a post office and a doctor’s office is quickly becoming a hub for fun and learning. Husband-and-wife duo Josh and Stacey Salmanson recently opened Brainiacs, an education center that offers everything from mommy and me classes for toddlers to after-school workshops for teens. Brainiacs opened on the first day of school, Aug. 23, at 2. E. Broad Way. Stacey Salmanson said creating a safe space for children to explore and learn was prompted by a conversation

with her 6-year-old daughter, Lily, the youngest of her five children. “I’m never going to be good at math,” Lily said. “Why do you say that?” her mother asked. Lily responded, “Because I’m a girl.” That was enough to inspire the Salmansons to open an education center where kids, from 2 years to 18 years old, could ask questions, make mistakes, and—while they’re at it—enjoy learning. “I wanted a place where it wasn’t about this is a boys’ sport or a girls’ sport,” said Stacey Salmanson, sitting in one of the pint-sized chairs in a Brainiacs classroom. “This is a really

The Loudoun Education Foundation is hosting its annual Pro-Am Golf Classic on Monday, Oct. 1. This classic will begin at 10 a.m. at The Club at Creighton Farms, a Jack Nicklaus Signature Course near Aldie. The golf tournament is a fundraiser for the foundation, which supports teacher grants, STEM education and teacher professional development. LEF’s mission is to help teachers and students make Loudoun County Public Schools the best school division in the nation. This year’s Golf Classic will feature PGA pros from golf clubs around the Washington, DC, region who will play with each foursome. Cost is $650 for individuals and $2,500 for a foursome. Cost includes 18 holes of golf, range balls, on-course events and contests (including longest drive, closest to the hole and hole-in-one), beverage cart snacks, cook-out lunch, happy hour reception and catered dinner reception. To take part in the post-tournament dinner reception, cost is $75. RSVP at lef-va.com/golfclassic. html or by contacting LEF Executive Director Dawn Meyer at lef. meyer@gmail.com or 571-2521102.

safe place to fail.” Salmanson calls herself an entrepreneur at heart. She ran day care centers for several years before going into program management. Her husband, on the other hand, is the vice president of cybersecurity for a government contractor. “So between his nerdiness and my nerdiness, it all came together to open Brainiacs.” Brainiacs has a full menu of program options, all with a focus on learning science, technology, engineering and math—with a good dose of fun. Programs include eight-week classes for all BRAINIACS >> 16

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erational manager, said she loves leading classes at the center because she and her students have time to study and discover a concept in depth in an eight-week class, or take a full hour to work on a hands-on project. “In school, there’s just not enough time to do that. Here, they’re given the time and the tools to explore STEM.” Brainiacs is already expected to grow out of its space in Lovettsville. The center is partnering with several

schools—including Lovettsville Elementary, Kenneth Culbert Elementary in Hamilton and Providence Academy in Leesburg—to bring after-school programs straight to their campuses. Salmanson said she’s also scouting out spots for a second location. Learn more about Brainiacs’ offerings at brainiacs-stem.com. dnadler@loudounnow.com

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[ SCHOOL NOTES ] The Jack Kent Cooke Foundation is accepting applications for its annual Good Neighbor Grants, which will provide up to $35,000 to nonprofit organizations in the Washington, DC, area that focus on supporting students with financial need in reaching their full potential through education. “Each year we’re inspired by the transformational work that our Good Neighbor grantees are doing right in our own backyard,” stated Seppy Basili, the foundation’s executive director. “This funding goes a long way toward supporting exceptional students in the Washington, DC region as they prepare for success in college and beyond.” The Good Neighbor Grant program has awarded nearly $1.5 million to 47 organizations since it was started in 2012. Good Neighbor Grants can be used to support the establishment of new programs or the scaling of existing initiatives. The foundation’s priority in this grant program area is to support projects that promote academic engagement intellectual curiosity, and talent development. Eligible programs include in-school and after-school academic and summer enrichment opportunities; college access and completion initiatives; and arts education. Eligible nonprofits are invited to submit applications by 5 p.m. Nov. 1. Grant recipients will be announced in April. Learn more about the program at jkcf. org/gng.

with Courage,” planned for 10 a.m. Friday, Sept. 7, in the FoxHound Auditorium, 22407 Foxhound Lane near Middleburg. Poler will talk about her personal journey facing 100 fears transformed her and inspired people around the world to embrace the unknown and live courageously. In 2014, after moving to New York City to earn a master’s degree, Poler created the project “100 Days Without Fear.” During the project, she took on one personal fear a day, conquered it, and posted the experience online. Her challenges ranged from skydiving and holding a tarantula, to doing stand-up comedy, donating blood, and quitting her job. The experience earned her YouTube channel more than 4.5 million views. “Michelle delivers an energetic, hilarious, and inspiring talk about how she is transformed during her year of leaning into discomfort and facing her fears,” said Emily Johns, Foxcroft’s assistant head of school for student life who heard Poler speak in 2017. “This is the perfect message for Foxcroft girls. It is aligned with our mission to help girls develop the courage and confidence to share their unique voices. I think our girls will absolutely love her.” Poler’s lecture will be the keynote address of Foxcroft School’s All-School Leadership Day, which will also feature workshops that offer students opportunities to face some common fears, from public speaking and hiking in the woods, to learning coding and dealing with conflict.

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contest to Twinpanzee, with both new contestants and returning champions from previous bees. The brewery provided a drink to everyone who bought a ticket. This year, the event is co-hosted by Mason Enterprise Center Small Business Development Center Manager and Lead Business Advisor Eric Byrd and Loudoun Now reporter and host of the Morning Minute podcast Renss

Greene. It is the final bee before Loudoun Literacy Council’s Not-Your-Kid’s Spelling Bee on Oct. 25. Last year, that bee raised about $17,500 for the Loudoun Literacy Council. Loudoun Literacy Council provides free and low-cost language courses, as well as one-on-one tutoring, to individuals and families. Learn more at loudounliteracy.org.

Harris Teeter signed on as Loudoun Hunger Relief ’s signature sponsor during its 2018 backto-school campaign, a time when the Leesburg-based food pantry supplies families with schoolaged children with extra food. Harris Teeter has stepped forward to sponsor this effort in recognition that back-to-school time can be financially stressful for families. The grocery store has a strong commitment to help Loudoun’s most vulnerable residents at this time of year and all year long, according to Danna Robinson, communication manager for Harris Teeter. “Harris Teeter strives to support the communities we serve, and does so as part of our commitment to fight hunger,” she stated. “We are so pleased to be able to be the Signature Sponsor of LHR’s 2018 Back to School week.” Loudoun Hunger Relief Executive Director Jennifer Montgomery stated, “We are so grateful to have Harris Teeter as the Signature Sponsor of Back to School Week. They are a true partner in the fight against hunger in our community.” Learn how to support Loudoun Hunger Relief or how to receive food at loudounhunger.org or by calling 703-777-5911.

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Rolando Rivera shows off the brewing equipment at his new Station 6 Brewing Company. The brewery is named after Station 6, home of the Ashburn Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department since shortly after its founding in 1944.

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y day, Rolando Rivera is a software engineer at Comcast, where his work has ended up on many homes’ coffee tables and TV stands—he helped designed the Xfinity X1 voice remote. But when he’s not at work, Rivera is an Ashburn Fire and Rescue Department volunteer and a brewer. And it’s the firehouse he wants to evoke with his new brewery, Station 6 Brewing Company. “I wanted to build a community just like a firehouse,” Rivera said. “Every time I go to a firehouse I feel like I’m at home. There’s people that I know, there’s people that we trust each other [with our] lives.” So when he and his wife Marian Arcelay built their new brewery, they wanted to build an “homage to Old Ashburn.” He first hoped to build it in the historic Ashburn Mill at the intersection of Ashburn Road and the W&OD Trail. That plan didn’t work out, so he moved to Atwater Drive, still only a couple of miles from Station 6, home of the Ashburn Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department since shortly after its founding in 1944. Rivera started making beer at home after his wife gave him a home brewing kit one Christmas. “I had no idea what I was doing, and the beer was drinkable,” Rivera said. From there, he was hooked. He started buying more equipment, more kettles, more pumps, more fermenters, and in 2015 started “playing the what-if.” He put together a spreadsheet and start to wonder seriously whether he should start a brewery. “My wife gave me the push that I needed, saying that if you don’t do it

Tony Howard, president and CEO of the Loudoun County Chamber of Commerce, has been designated as a certified chamber executive by the Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives. Howard is one of only 11 chamber professionals nationwide to earn the Certified Chamber Executive designation in 2018. The 11 leaders represent chambers of commerce in eight states, including Iowa, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Missouri, Ohio, Texas, Virginia and Wisconsin. ACCE is an Alexandria-based membership association that represents nearly 10,000 professionals who work for and with more than 1,300 chambers of commerce around the world. “On behalf of the Loudoun Chamber’s Board of Directors, I am proud to congratulate Tony for having earned this prestigious national certification,” stated Loudoun Chamber Chairman Mitch Sproul, of the Toth Financial Advisory Corporation. “His commitment to the highest standards of professionalism is reflective of our organization’s devotion to providing the finest programs and services to serve our members while advocating for a world-class economic climate and quality of life here in Loudoun.” Since the first CCE designation was given more than 40 years ago, about 500 professionals have become certified. CCE is recognized by many as the highest professional designation in the chamber of commerce profession.

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An employee at Station 6 Brewing Company gets ready to pour a sample of beer. On tap at the brewery now is a session IPA, a kölsch, a New England IPA, an oatmeal stout, an English mild and smoked porter.

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now, you’ll regret it,” Rivera said. When he started his brewery, he brought in a brewer with a pedigree: Jason Kneupper, who studied brewing at Chicago’s Siebel Institute of Technology, which was founded in 1868 and is the oldest brewing school in the U.S. There, at the World Brewing Academy, he spent six weeks studying in Chicago and six months at Doemens Academy in Munich, Germany. Rivera and Kneupper had become friends through talking about and over beer. Whenever the two got together, Rivera said, it was mostly what they discussed. When Rivera started his own

brewery, Kneupper jumped on board. “He is a traditionalist in the best way possible,” Rivera said. “He brews beer true to style.” That is reflected in the lineup of beers available now—some of Kneupper’s adaptations and refinements on Rivera’s recipes, some Kneupper’s own recipes. Many are session beers, with relatively low alcohol content for a day or night of tasting different styles. And Kneupper said he’d like to reach out to collaborate with other local brewers. “We talked about being able to do something like that, pooling our resources together,” Kneupper said. “Ideally, the goal would be 100 percent locally sourced, so that would be pretty cool. We would be doing this as a collective, because that’s a little bit challenging for one brewery to take on.” rgreene@loudounnow.com

Middleburg Real Estate/Atoka Properties welcomed two new agents to its Middleburg office. Sherri Williams had lived in and served the Loudoun and Fairfax communities for more than 20 years. The Leesburg resident has a background in law and education and taught law and criminal justice on the college level. She has also served in every educational arena, directing and operating after-school enrichment programs in art, STEM and drama. In real estate, her philosophy is to provide support, knowledge and resources to guide her clients through a lowstress process. She can be reached at sherri@ atokaproperties.com, 703-7771170 extension 421, or 571-2338519. Tamara Harrison grew up on a ranch in northwest New Mexico where she learned to rope and ride. After attending university and receiving a degree in psychology with a minor neuroscience, she worked in real estate for more than 10 years in New Mexico. In 2004, her husband was recruited to work for the Pentagon. After moving to Northern Virginia, she returned to riding and real estate.

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BY PATRICK SZABO ess than two weeks after Shaun Alexander Enterprises informed the Purcellville leaders it would pull out of its deal to manage operations at Fireman’s Field, the company wants back in. Town Manager David Mekarski this week said that Alexander, the former Seattle Seahawks and Washington Redskins running back, had rescinded his firm’s contract termination, which the town initially announced Aug. 17, would have taken effect Sept. 1. The termination was viewed by the town as a breach of contract. The Town Council met in closed session to discuss the situation Aug. 27. Mekarski said that, for now, the Bush Tabernacle, which is a part of the 15.89-acre town-owned Fireman’s Field complex, will remain open and that all previously scheduled events will be honored, as the town staff works to negotiate a new deal with Alexander that could include contract modifications to allow for his company to resume management of the entire complex.

“We’ll get more definition probably later this week,” Mekarski said. “It’s still a very fluid situation.” Under the terms of Alexander’s existing contract, which was set to run from December 2017 through December 2022, he was required to pay the town $120,000 in 2018, with annual payments escalating by $10,000 each year. Starting in the third year of the contract, he was also required to pay the town 10 percent of the gross annual advertisement revenue generated on the property if it exceeded $150,000. Alexander took over management of the complex on Jan. 1, replacing the Purcellville Teen Center’s management of the Bush Tabernacle after more than a decade and the Loudoun County Parks, Recreation and Community Services’ management of the athletic fields after 33 years. In the days that followed Alexander’s announcement that he wanted to end his contract, three firms sent the town proposals to manage the Tabernacle—one from FIREMAN’S FIELD >> 24

Local Pie Maker’s Business Thrives BY PATRICK SZABO For those looking for an organic and locally sourced pie, there are a few options in the area. For those looking for a pie that’s also baked in a completely gluten-free environment, there’s really only one option—Gina’s Pies. For the past two years, Gina Faber, 52, has operated her pie business full time from her townhome kitchen in Round Hill. It has grown into a business that sells different flavors and types of pies and pastries to the gluten-free community seeking sweet treats made with local, organic ingredients. Faber said the idea for the business sprang up about a decade ago, when she realized that she could no longer avoid her gluten intolerance, but also couldn’t avoid the dessert. “I was just not willing to give up pie,” she said. “I’m sticking with what I really like myself.” Once her friend taught her how to bake a proper pie, Faber secluded herself in the kitchen for hours at a time trying to find the perfect recipe for a gluten-free crust. “It took me a good year-and-a-half of messing around in the kitchen, eating all of my mistakes,” she said. It wasn’t difficult to know when she found the winning recipe, either. Six months after her friends suggested that she start a business, Faber did just that. In June 2016, the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services certified her kitchen, which gave her the go ahead to bake her pies and head to the farmers’ markets to sell. She sets up at the Leesburg Farmer’s Market, run by Loudoun Valley HomeGrown Markets Cooperative, every

BLUEMONT Bluemont Vineyards, Great Country Farms to Honor First Responders If you’re a police officer, EMT or firefighter, this weekend is your chance to enjoy an event catered specifically to you. Bluemont Vineyards and Great Country Farms this Saturday and Sunday, Sep. 8-9, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. are hosting a First Responders Weekend event as a “thank you” to all first responders, who, along with their families, will receive free admission to the farm and a 10 percent discount on wine bottle purchases at the vineyard. The event will also feature a raffle for a thin blue line or red line flag, which the Flags of Valor program has provided. Proceeds from the raffle will benefit the Loudoun First Responders Foundation. To learn more about the foundation, visit loudounfrf.org. For more information on the event, go to bluemontvineyard.com.

Dirt Farm to Release Pumpkin Ale It might not be October yet, but it sure is harvest season and that means it’s time to enjoy some autumn-themed beer. Dirt Farm Brewing this Friday, Sept. 7 will release its Pumpkin Ale, which is the brewery’s twist on the seasonal classic made with its farm fresh neck pumpkins. The 2018 release features a 5.1 percent alcohol by volume content. The brewery opens at noon on Friday and will close at 9 p.m. For more information, go to dirtfarmbrewing.com or call 540554-2337.

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Customers line up for Gina’s Pies at the Leesburg Farmers’ Market Saturday. Owner Lovettsville resident Gina Faber has quickly become known for her organic, gluten-free creations.

Saturday to sell her gluten-free pies, which include bourbon maple pecan, mixed-berry blue, blueberry, apple and blackberry and raspberry. Faber also started this year baking and selling different types of gluten-free quiches for those who want to enjoy a pie without breaking their diets. “They are extremely popular,” Faber said. Before the weekend comes around, of course, Faber is busy making multiple trips to area farms to pick up ingredients. She buys eggs, which come from free-range chickens that are fed non-GMO feed, from five local farms. As for the fillings, Faber gets syrup for her bourbon maple pecan pies from Vale of the Blue Ridge Maple Farm in

Purcellville, apples from Mackintosh Fruit Farm in Berryville and Crooked Run Orchard in Purcellville, blueberries from different farms in Lovettsville and peaches from vendors at the farmers’ market. “I’m really going for the local end,” she said. Once she’s bought all the ingredients, Faber heads to her kitchen, which she plans to move to her new home in Lovettsville next month, to bake scones, sweet breads, crusts and three different sizes of pies, all of which are prepared in a completely gluten-free setting. “I make it safe for [gluten-free customers],” Faber said. The finished product is something PIE MAKER >> 25

It’s been 17 years and many localities across the nation, including the Town of Lovettsville, still take the time each year to remember the Sep. 11 terrorist attacks. The town is set to hold a Patriots Day Ceremony on the Town Square on Tuesday, Sep. 11 from 8:30-11:30 a.m., as an annual reflection and remembrance of those who were injured or killed in the 2001 attacks. The ceremony will honor the victims with multiple moments of silence throughout the observance. For more information, call the town at 540-822-5788

MIDDLEBURG 8th annual Polo Classic Sunday Middleburg’s National Sporting Library & Museum beginning at JUMP TO >> 24

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and what they looked like when they did it. The event is in celebration of the museum’s new, sidesaddle exhibition. Guests are invited to meet the riders and view art depicting women riders in the last four centuries. Admission is free for the demonstration and to view the art galleries. For more information, call 540-6876542 or go to nationalsporting.org.

Salamander Resort Offers Apple Pastry Class Now that it’s September, it’s time to start thinking, and cooking, everything apple. Salamander Resort this Saturday, Sep. 8 at 2 p.m. will host a Virginia Apple Harvest Pastry Class to teach visitors the art of preparing apple sweets for autumn. The resort’s pastry team will show guests how to create delicious fall-themed pastries like rustic apple tarts, cider doughnuts and caramel apple ice cream. Admission to the class is $79 per person. To make a reservation, call 540-3264070.

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For those looking for something to do during the week with their young children, look no further than the Franklin Park Arts Center. The center next Wednesday, Sep. 12 at 10 a.m. will host a “Dragon Feathers” puppet show from Bob Brown and his marionettes. The show will have kids shouting “dragon feathers!” every time something silly or ridiculous happens, which will be the majority of the show. Tickets are $5 per person at the door. For more information on the show, visit franklinparkartscenter.org. ested in returning to manage operations in the tabernacle, which prompted him to submit his proposal. He feels that the town has the legal ability to reinstate his teen center contract, which was slated to continue through October 2020, but was terminated by the town at the end of last year to allow Alexander’s firm to take over. “We’ll see what happens now,” Message said. “We have an interest in resuming our operations there.” As negotiations with Alexander’s firm continue, the town’s maintenance division will be keeping an eye on the complex’s athletic fields. Meksarki said that the town is continuing to work with the county on a deal that could see a transfer in management of the sports fields. Mekarski also said that the town and Alexander are exploring ideas to expand the tabernacle’s hours and days of operation and looking to add more events specifically for teens and events on Saturdays for adults and families. He is tentatively set to present the Town Council with an update on the situation at its next meeting on Sept. 11. pszabo@loudounnow.com

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For the third time in two years, the management of the 34,726-square-foot anchor store in the Purcellville Shopping Center—currently managed by Shop ‘n Save—will be changing. SuperValu Public Relations Manager Mike Wilken said last week that SuperValu, the parent company of Shop ‘n Save, is pursuing buyers for the store, along with all of the Shop ‘n Save locations in the eastern region. Wilken said that the store would continue to operate for now. The announcement comes a month after United Natural Foods, the largest distributor to Whole Foods Market, announced that it would acquire SuperValu for $2.9 billion. Renaud Consulting Leasing Agent Mark Fontaine said that the store is not yet on the market and that the owners are not currently negotiating a sale. Aside from the United Natural Foods acquisition of SuperValu, Fontaine said that talk of the buyout was most likely sparked by the store’s recent termination of a deal with the Holtzman Oil Corp., which has ended shoppers’ ability to redeem fuel rewards on their Perks Cards. An assistant manager at the store said he has heard rumors that either Weis Markets, Giant Eagle, Trader Joe’s or Food Lion, which previously managed the location, might make the purchase. “We haven’t been told … or when it’s going to happen,” he said. He said that if the store is bought, he and his nearly 60 employees are all hoping that a “regular grocery store”—one that employs just as many people as Shop ‘n Save—buys them out. He said

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Leesburg First Friday Friday, Sept. 7, 6:30-9:30 p.m. Downtown Leesburg Details: leesburgfirstfriday.com September highlights include a block party at Crooked Run Brewing, tons of live music, gallery openings, wine tastings and plenty of fun to kick off fall.

Boots, Hats and Beer at Old 690 Friday, Sept. 7, 5:30-8:30 p.m. Old 690 Brewing Company, 15670 Ashbury Church Road, Purcellville Details: old690.com Put on your cowboy boots and enjoy an evening of country tunes with Mark Cullinane.

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uliana MacDowell is a glamorous and talented singer-songwriter on the verge of taking her musical career to the next level. She’s also open with fans about her past struggles with anxiety disorder. So for MacDowell, headlining the upcoming Friends Concert for Mental Health isn’t just about performing for a worthy cause. “This is really personal for me. It’s so important for everybody to have the support they need,” MacDowell said. Now in its fourth year, the concert has gone from an informal backyard gathering to an important fundraiser for the Friends of Loudoun Mental Health nonprofit, one of Loudoun’s longest-serving charities that works to support people with mental illness with financial help, treatment referrals and support groups. The concert, slated for Saturday, Sept. 15 at Bush Tabernacle in Purcellville, is a fun, laid-back event intended to raise funds and awareness, organizers say. “This is more than just raising money, which is important because we need it to support our programs. We’re also touching people in a different way where they feel empowered to ask questions and talk to us one on one in an environment that’s social and casual. That’s very important too,” said FLMH Development Director Joey Heather Coburn. MacDowell will share the stage with Leesburg-based progressive rock band Frayed Knots, led by one of the county’s nonprofit superstars, Ara Bagdasarian. Bagdasarian helps run the BENEFIT organization, a coalition of musicians and community leaders who donate performance time to charity events throughout the year while also organizing an annual fall concert spotlighting

Friends Concert for Mental Health 7-10 p.m. Sept. 15 Bush Tabernacle, 250 S. Nursery Ave., Purcellville Tickets: $45, includes Monk’s BBQ dinner Details: loudounfriends.org

a long list of Loudoun-based nonprofit organizations. Bagdasarian connected MacDowell with the FLMH team while also stepping up with his own band to donate their time. Local musician Ted Garber, known for his dynamic stage presence and engaging banter, will act as master of ceremonies for the event. One of BENEFIT’s big goals is not just to raise money for nonprofits but also to raise awareness in the community about what they do, Bagdasarian said. “Most nonprofits that are serving the community are under the radar of most residents in Loudoun County, and that was a key reason we started BENEFIT,” Bagdasarian said. “How do we raise awareness? How do we connect the community with the non-profits, the organizations that are serving the needs of the community whether it’s homelessness, the abused women’s shelter, mental illness, illiteracy. ... How do we engage the community and build a culture of philanthropy, a culture of giving and volunteering?” Bagdasarian and co-founder Amy Bobchek launched the first BENEFIT show last September. This year’s concert, featuring the Frayed Knots, Bobchek’s band Big Bad Juju and a host of other local favorites, takes place Saturday, Sept. 22. And while the annual concert,

providing exposure to up to 30 local nonprofits, is the organization’s signature event, they also connect musicians with nonprofits throughout the year for fundraising shows. “If Ara calls and says, ‘Hey can you do this?’ If I can do it, I’m going to do it,” MacDowell said. “It’s that simple because everything that he is involved in and Amy is involved in, it’s all good stuff. … They’re getting things done. It’s important.” Friends of Loudoun Mental Health is a small nonprofit by Loudoun standards, operating with an all-volunteer staff but quietly offering important programming. “We get a whole lot done with pretty limited resources,” Coburn said. “A lot of people that are in the world of mental health know us very, very well. One of the things this concert does for us is give us the ability to show ourselves to the wider world.” Their biggest program, A Place to Call Home, helps Loudouners with housing subsidies during mental health treatment and has seen increased demand as the county grows and housing prices rise. The organization is also known for professionally led suicide loss support groups, including a new one for teens affected by suicide that started this summer in addition to an adult-oriented group. Coburn credits young people in Loudoun and across the country with raising mental health awareness and is thrilled to have teen volunteers from Loudoun Valley High School’s Partners Club, which teams up neurotypical students with students on the autism spectrum for social events and outings, helping out with the concert. FRIENDS CONCERT >> 30

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Live Music: Ted Garber Friday, Sept. 7, 9 p.m. O’Faolain’s, 20921 Davenport Drive, Sterling Details: ofaolains.com Always entertaining, this local favorite offers great original blues, Americana and rock. No cover.

Tarara Summer Concert Series: The Legwarmers Saturday, Sept. 8, 6-9:30 p.m. Tarara Winery, 13648 Tarara Lane, Leesburg Details: tarara.com One of the DMV’s favorite ‘80s tribute bands makes a return visit to Tarara for an evening of old school fun. Tickets are $15 in advance, $20 at the gate.

Never Born to Follow EP Release Party Saturday, Sept. 8, 7 p.m. Tally Ho Theater, 19 W. Market St., Leesburg Details: tallyhotheater.com The up-and-coming Loudoun-based band recently opened for Bon Jovi and now brings things home to Leesburg with a brand new EP. Admission is free with a donation of school supplies for Mobile Hope.

Music on the Heights: The Duskwhales with Nardo Lilly Saturday, Sept. 8, 7:30 p.m. Broadlands Contact: musicontheheights@gmail.com The Manassas-based indie rock band The Duskwhales headlines the latest Music on the Heights house concert with opener Nardo Lilly. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. and listening room concert starts at 8 p.m. Requested donation is $15-$20 with all proceeds going to the artists. Email the organizer for the address.

Science on Tap: Drug Development Tuesday, Sept. 11, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Old Ox Brewery, 44652 Guilford Drive, Ashburn Details: oldoxbrewery.com

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self-confidence. So I like to help them do something that they never even would have felt capable of doing.” She was the first to implement a college program at the facility and encourages them to get workplace certifications. Weaver works hard to help kids see their dreams, and she encourages everyone to follow suit. “Set your dreams but make sure that they’re not just dreams; you’ve got to have the steps in place and the drive to make them a reality.” View Loudoun100’s videos at Facebook.com/Loudoun100, where a new episode will be posted each Wednesday. Ahead of each release, Loudoun Now will highlight the upcoming episode right here and at LoudounNow.com.

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Live Art Auction “Windows on Leesburg Arts” Vintage Windows & Shutters designed by local artists including sculptor Jeff Hall, sketch artist Chip Beck, & local gallery owners Chris Cooley, Jim Sisley, Kaeley Boyle & Kevin De Landtsheer Artwork is being displayed in downtown Leesburg restaurants & businesses through September 20th Live Auction at Arts in the Alley on September 22nd, 4pm Art Gallery at 2B Loudoun St SW, Leesburg (Space donated by Art Sweet Art Leesburg)

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This annual fundraiser brings top artists from around the county together to fight hunger. $100 tickets include dinner, dessert and a handmade bowl to take home.

LOCO CULTURE Loudoun Wildlife Native Plant Sale Saturday, Sept. 8, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

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Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy’s annual fall sale features a wide selection of fall blooming flowers, shrubs, trees, vines and ferns along with yard art, master gardeners, bee experts and a used book sale.

Local playwright Richard Fink presents a staged reading of his new comedy “Tour Package,” the story of two business partners who head south to a tropical paradise. With an untrained driver at the wheel of their bus tour, the trip goes downhill quickly with hilarious results. Admission is $10 and includes refreshments.

‘The Case of the Mysterious Cravat’ Saturday, Sept. 8 and Sunday, Sept. 9, doors open at 6 p.m.; show begins at 6:30 p.m. StageCoach Theatre 20937 Ashburn Road, Suites 115 and 120, Ashburn Details: stagecoachtc.com Join Lord and Lady Bottomton and their housekeeper FiFi LaWowwow at delightful and isolated Table Manor as they host a dinner party for their friends and family. But an unexpected item might be on the menu: murder. Can the intrepid Inspector Giles get to the bottom of this mystery before it is too late? Tickets for the Saturday show are $60 and include dinner from Pure Perfection Catering. Tickets for the Sunday show are $25, with beverages sold separately. Advance reservations are required.

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Great Grapes Wine and Food Festival Saturday, Sept. 8, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Village at Leesburg, 1602 Village Market Blvd. SE, Leesburg Details: uncorkthefun.com Sample 100 different wines from ten wineries and enjoy live music, food for sale, vendors and children’s activities. Tickets are $30 in advance, $35 at the door, free for children.

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This family-oriented event features more than 40 vendors, a dog swim, adoptions, Animal Ambassadors, food and live music. Admission is free.

Murray Hill Estate, 43910 Edwards Ferry Road, Leesburg Details: opportunitycenter.us This year’s barn blast features live music from Juliana MacDowell, barbecue by ResQ BBQ, local wines, dancing, live and silent auctions and games for all ages. The event benefits INMED’s Family and Youth Opportunity Center in Sterling. Tickets are $30 for adults, $20 for seniors and $15 for children ages 5 to 15.

Humane Society Kickoff Party Sunday, Sept. 9, 1-6:30 p.m., BlackFinn Ameripub, 43781 Central Station Drive, Ashburn. Details: humaneloudoun.org/events The Humane Society of Loudoun County and BlackFinn Ameripub join forces for a football kickoff party combined with an adoption event featuring live music, adoptable dogs and cats, raffles and $10 wristbands for food and drink specials.

Round Hill VFD Golf Tournament Tuesday, Sept. 11, 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Stoneleigh Golf and Country Club, 35271 Prestwick Court, Round Hill Details: ngscinc.com/golf Enjoy a fun morning of golf, lunch and an awards ceremony to benefit the Round Hill Volunteer Fire Department. Tickets are $150 per golfer or $500 for a foursome.

Loudoun Empty Bowls Dinner Thursday, Sept. 13, 6 p.m.

Conversations in History: Loudoun and the Summer Campaigns of 1862 Sunday, Sept. 9, 2 p.m. Rust Library, 380 Old Waterford Road NW, Leesburg Details: mosbyheritagearea.org Rob Orrison and Kevin Pawlak, co-authors of the forthcoming “To Hazard All: A Guide to the Maryland Campaign, 1862,” discuss the Civil War events that unfolded in Loudoun when Confederate soldiers marched across the county on their way into Maryland during Robert E. Lee’s first Confederate invasion of northern soil, culminating in the Battle of Antietam.

COMING UP Bike Loudoun Tour de ECHO Saturday, Sept. 15 registration begins at 7:30 a.m., ride begins at 8 a.m. Bike TrAle Brewing, 101 Loudoun St. SE, Leesburg Details: echoworks.org This second annual cycling fundraiser supports ECHO’s mission to provide lifelong support to adults with disabilities. Cyclists can choose among 5-, 10-, 21- and 63-mile routes. Registration fee is $25 with a fundraising goal or $100 with no fundraising commitment. Check out the website for details.

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BY NORMAN K. STYER Members of the Friends of the Franklin Park Arts Center got a sneak preview of some the performers on the schedule for the 11th season of entertainment at the county-owned theater during a special event last week. The season, which kicked off Saturday with a performance by multi-instrumentalist Ustad Shafaat Khan, will showcase a wide variety of local, national and international talent. This weekend was to feature a Gallery Coffeehouse reading of a new comedy play, "Tour Package," created by local playwright Rich Fink. It tells the story of two business partners who pack their bags, grab their wives and head south to a tropical paradise. With an untrained driver at the wheel of their bus tour, the trip goes downhill quickly as the group experiences the jungle's many surprises. However, the center announced Tuesday that an injury to one of the actors has forced the performance to be rescheduled for Nov. 18. Another September highlight will be a performance by Chris Collins and Boulder Canyon, an award-winning band that pays tribute to the music and legacy of John Denver. The concert is part of the Friends of Franklin Park Arts Center's Gold Star series, which brings national touring to the local stage. Collins and his band will perform Saturday, Sept. 22. Tickets are $30. Other upcoming Gold Star performances include longtime favorites Robin and Linda Williams on Nov. 17, the Ocean Celtic Quartet on March 16, and a show by triple-threat fiddle champions from Texas, The

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Quebe Sisters, on April 13. September's schedule also brings the season's first planetarium show. The center uses an inflatable Digitalis Delta 4 planetarium for monthly shows that help visitors explore the galaxy, experience a trip to the moon, and identify constellations. This month, the planetarium will be open Sunday, Sept. 16, with shows at 2:30, 3:15 and 4 p.m. The cost is $8 and registration is encouraged. Another highlight of the season will be the We are the Music Makers traveling photography exhibit that will explore the roots of American music through images of musicians photographed and recorded by Tim Duffy in a quest to preserve their music. The exhibit will open Dec. 15 and continue through Feb. 8.

The season also includes a monthly puppet show series with offerings from the Bob Brown Puppets, Mad Cap Puppets, Rainbow Puppets, Tanglewood Marionettes, Red Herring Puppets, Bonnie Duncan and the Blue Sky Puppet Theater. And filmmakers get ready; the Cabin Fever Film Festival will return in January. The event, co-sponsored by the Purcellville Arts Council, launched last year to give local and regional filmmakers a forum to showcase their shorts, documentaries, featured films and even home movies. Last year more than 31,000 people attended programs at the arts center. For the season's full schedule, details of the offerings and tickets, go to franklinparkarts.org.

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Friends concert << FROM 26 The FLMH concert was launched four years ago as an informal potluck fundraiser in the backyard of one of the organization’s board members. Last year, volunteers took things up a notch, moving it to Bush Tabernacle with a catered dinner from Monk’s BBQ and silent and live auctions. This year, Coburn expects about 200 guests and hopes to raise $15,000. For MacDowell, the past year has been a whirlwind as her career has taken off, both in Loudoun and her second home, Key West, FL. Her new CD “Leaving Home” had a soft release this spring and will be available online later this fall. She’s spent the past few months writing for a new album, putting together a top-notch band and playing on ever-bigger stages. But MacDowell’s panic attacks and anxiety as a teen forced her to drop out of school multiple times and led to a lifelong mental health journey, which she recently shared with fans on her Facebook page. And finding time to give back to the community that has helped her take off is a big priority. For the FLMH show, she’ll showcase her own songs from “Leaving Home,” along with fun covers from Lucinda Williams, Alison Krauss and Madonna. The show is about helping raise money and awareness but also having fun with fellow musicians and dedicated volunteers, she said. “It’s so much fun. When people are involved with things like this, their atti-

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Juliana MacDowell headlines the upcoming Friends Concert for Mental Health Sept. 15.

tudes are so positive...This is about people helping people and everybody on these projects is totally of that mindset.” As someone with a mental health journey of her own, MacDowell also hopes to serve as an inspiration. “To see somebody who has gotten past that and is in a much better place in life, is not only inspiring to the people who are really in the thick of it, it’s also going to promote healthier attitudes all around—by the people who aren’t suffering yet or never will,” she said. The Friends Concert for Mental Health is 7-10 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 15 at Bush Tabernacle, 250 S. Nursery Ave. in Purcellville. Tickets are $45 for general admission and include dinner from Monk’s BBQ. A reserved table for up to 10 people is $600 and includes dinner and two bottles of wine. The event features a cash bar, and sponsorships are also available. Find more information at loudounfriends.org.

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Town of Lovettsville: Proposed Boundary 2018

NOTICE OF INTENTION TO APPROVE AND ADOPT A BOUNDARY LINE AGREEMENT TO CHANGE THE BOUNDARY LINE BETWEEN LOUDOUN COUNTY, VIRGINIA, AND THE TOWN OF LOVETTSVILLE, VIRGINIA, PURSUANT TO SECTION 15.2-3106 ET SEQ. OF THE CODE OF VIRGINIA (1950), AS AMENDED AND NOTICE OF A PUBLIC HEARING

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PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Town of Lovettsville, Virginia, by and through its governing body, hereby provides notice of its intention to adopt a Boundary Line Agreement to change the boundary line existing between County of Loudoun and the Town of Lovettsville. The proposed boundary line change will bring into the municipal limits of the Town of Lovettsville a land area containing approximately 15.2399 acres, more or less, being all of property identified as Loudoun County Parcel Identification Numbers (PIN) 371-49-2474, 371-48-8833 and 371-38-8483, the property of the Lovettsville District Fire and Rescue Co., Inc., and a portion of the right-of-way for Lutheran Church Road, State Route 676 containing 0.158 acres of prescriptive and dedicated right-of-way, in addition to a portion of PIN 371-49-2474 lying within the right-of-way, adjoining the property to be added to the Town, and located generally to the south of the existing municipal limits of the Town.

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The Middleburg Town Council will hold a public hearing on Thursday, September 13, 2018 at 6:00 p.m. in the Town Hall Council Chambers located at 10 W. Marshall Street, to consider the following: 1.

AN ORDINANCE TO RESCIND MIDDLEBURG TOWN CODE CHAPTER 55.1 AND IN ITS STEAD TO ADOPT TOWN CODE CHAPTER 55.2 PERTAINING TO VEHICLE LICENSE FEES. If approved, the ordinance would allow the collection of the Town’s vehicle license fee to be done by the Loudoun County Treasurer and would eliminate the requirement for a vehicle sticker effective November 16, 2018. It would also increase the license fee for motorcycles from $15 to $25.

AN ORDINANCE TO REPEAL ARTICLE II AND REPLACE IT WITH NEW ARTICLE XI AND TO AMEND SECTION 97-8.3 OF THE TOWN CODE CHAPTER 97 PERTAINING TO REAL ESTATE AND BUSINESS PERSONAL PROPERTY TAXES AND TAX EXEMPTION FOR THE ELDERLY AND DISABLED. If approved, the ordinance would allow for the collection of the Town’s real estate taxes, starting in 2019, and business personal property taxes, starting in 2020, by the Loudoun County Treasurer. It would also set fees as follows: -Initial Penalty when unpaid after due date – Ten percent (10%) of the past due amount or ten dollars ($10), whichever is greater, not to exceed the amount of the tax; -Further Penalty when unpaid after sixty days – Additional penalty of fifteen percent (15%); -Interest when unpaid after due date – Ten percent (10%) annually; -Collection Fee – Thirty dollars ($30) if taxes remain unpaid after 30 days’ notice of delinquency; thirty-five dollars ($35) if taxes paid subsequent to a judgement being obtained. -Fee for dishonored payments – Forty dollars ($40) -Penalty for late or non-filing of tangible business personal property tax returns – Ten percent (10%) of tax assessable on property subject to the tax return.

AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND ARTICLE IV, SECTION 3-8 PERTAINING TO RETURNED CHECKS. If approved, the fee for returned checks would continue at the current amount for payments to the Town that are not related to motor vehicles, real estate or personal property taxes collected by the Loudoun County Treasurer.

The amendments are intended to realign the Town Code and the Town’s procedures with that of Loudoun County under the requirements of the Memorandum of Agreement between the Town and County, dated March 23, 2018, that will allow the County Treasurer to bill and collect real estate taxes on behalf of the Town starting in 2019 and personal property taxes and vehicle license fees on behalf of the Town starting in 2020. A copy of the ordinances are available for public inspection in the Middleburg Town Hall, located at 10 W. Marshall Street, during normal business hours, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, holidays excepted. All interested citizens are invited to attend this public hearing to express their views. MAYOR AND TOWN COUNCIL TOWN OF MIDDLEBURG, VIRGINIA 08/30/18 & 09/06/18

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MIDDLEBURG, VIRGINIA TOWN ADMINISTRATOR Middleburg, Virginia is seeking a Town Administrator to provide organizational leadership and managerial direction. The Administrator is responsible to the Council and Citizens for leading Town projects, boosting the economy, executing the strategic plan, the annual budget, as well as the administration of all town affairs. A bachelor’s degree and at least 5 years of organizational administration experience is required. Please submit your résumé at https://springsted-waters. recruitmenthome.com/postings/2061. For more information, contact Steve Miner at richmond@springsted.com or (804) 726-9748. Middleburg is an EOE.

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[OBITUARIES] Shelby Jean Herndon Shelby Jean Herndon, age 81, of Hamilton, VA passed away August 27th, 2018 at Winchester Medical Center in Winchester, VA. She was born November 11, 1936 in Leesburg, VA to the late Edward G. Kitts and Virgie Catherine Kitts. Proceeded in death by her Loving husband of 56 years Dennis Atwell Herndon and her sister Mary Virginia (Polly) Hutchison. Jean is survived by her; four children, Scott Herndon (Sharon), Dana Pugh (Scott), Kim Good (Brad), and David Herndon (Mary Margaret) all of Berryville ,VA; grandchildren Daniel Street, Mathew Street, Samantha Burkhammer (Dustin), Sarah Herndon, Jesse Peacock, Jenna Allen (Willie), Marlee Pugh, Alden Pugh, Helen Good, Hayden Good, Anne Herndon, Mary Herndon, Stella Herndon, Step grandson Jason Wiles; and great grandchildren Olivia, Kyser, Logan, and Caylee. She is also survived by Raymond Riley (Uncle) OF Winchester, VA, Fred Riley (Uncle) of Brunswick, MD, Jimmy Riley (Uncle) of Lovettsville, VA. She owned and operated a trucking company for 60 years. She maintained a cow/calf operation on her farm in Berryville, VA. The family received friends on August 30th at Hall Funeral Home in Purcellville, VA. A funeral service was held Friday August 31st with interment following in Hillsboro Cemetery. The family requests contributions be made to Hamilton Rescue Squad and Harmony United Methodist Church in Hamilton, VA.

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Eudora O. Jackson Age 94 Of Middleburg, VA. On Friday, August 31, 2018 at her residence. Loving mother of Ernest Jackson (Shirley) of Winchester, VA, Phyllis Brooks of Oak Hill, VA, Celestine Jackson of Richmond, VA, Sarah Washington (Darrell) of Leesburg, VA, Stanley Jackson (Laverne) of Alexandria, VA and Sylvester Jackson (Brenda) of Fredericksburg, VA. She is also survived by one sister-inlaw, Emma Jackson Paige of Washington, DC; 15 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; nieces; nephews; cousins; and friends. Viewing will be held on Saturday, September 8, 2018 from 10 a.m. until time of service 11 a.m. at Mt. Zion Baptist Church, 35286 Snake Hill Rd., Middleburg, VA 20117. Interment will be at the Rock Hill Cemetery, Round Hill, VA. Arrangements by LYLES FUNERAL SERVICE, Serving Northern Virginia, Eric S. Lyles Director, Lic. DC/MD/VA 1-800-388-1913.

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Gavin Muir Jacobs Gavin Muir Jacobs, a safety technician, died unexpectedly on August 18, 2018 at the age of 36. Gavin was born in Leesburg, VA on April 2, 1982 and is survived by his parents, Marybeth Muir and Ramon (Bud) Jacobs; step-mother Janice Pittleman; wife Kara Jacobs (nee Mills); children Tiana Jacobs, Riley Jacobs,

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John “Jay” Quade, Jr John “Jay” Quade, Jr., age 59, of Ashburn, VA, passed away on Friday, August 31, 2018, at Virginia Hospital Center in Arlington, VA. Jay was born Sunday, December 21, 1958. He was the son of John and Nora (Honse) Quade. Jay loved to golf, fish, and hunt. He was an avid Washington Nationals fan and loved the Virginia Tech Hokies. He was a history buff especially with his knowledge of the state of Virginia. He enjoyed traveling with his wife. Jay is survived by his wife Linda (Lilly) Quade, his parents John and Nora, sister Ginny Craig and her husband Bill, other family members and many friends. A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday September 8, 2018 from 2:00 to 4:00PM at Clyde’s Willow Creek Farm 42920 Broadlands Blvd, Broadlands, VA 20148. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.loudounfuneralchapel.com

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The Vetting Process Begins At this time next year, we’ll be entering the home stretch of campaigns for seats on the Board of Supervisors and the School Board, four of the five Constitutional officer posts, and the entire General Assembly delegation. That election is 14 months away and there are some pretty important Congressional and municipal races to be decided before then. But jockeying among candidates trying get their names on the 2019 ballot already is picking up. It’s important now, especially in the supervisors’ races, for candidates and voters to recognize that the issues facing our community when the next crop of leaders take office in January 2020 are likely to be significantly different than today’s. The county’s long-range development vision—the most debated topic during the past few years—will largely be decided. Even if the Envision Loudoun comprehensive planning process doesn’t wrap up with a vote during this board’s term, the structure and goals will have been entrenched. The Silver Line trains will be running, no longer just a futuristic concept. County leaders could be in talks with Amazon, Apple or Google about building new city centers that would fundamentally change Loudoun’s community life. And among the most far reaching decision facing the next board will be its work on redistricting after the federal census in 2020 and deciding whether to expand from the county’s eight election district structure. The next board also will be the first to be paid compensation that equates more to a salary than to a stipend for members’ work. The pay will range from $66,826 to $81,100; today, pay for the county chairman’s seat is capped at $50,000. The argument in support of the increased compensation levels has been that the money would attract a more experienced and capable pool of candidates. The higher pay also could prove attractive to opportunists who otherwise would be likely to shun the demanding work required in the posts. In Loudoun’s history, it has seldom been the paycheck that lured supervisors to sign up for the grind; the best have approached it as a call to service. All that is to say that—just as the political candidates are eyeing their opportunities—it also is time for voters to begin making their own lists of qualities they want to see demonstrated by their government representatives. The direction of the next Board of Supervisors, School Board and even the General Assembly shouldn’t be decided by party insiders intent on pushing candidates who parrot their approved talking points. Voters should be looking for candidates with the capabilities to manage a multi-billion-dollar budget and intelligence to set the public policies needed to promote a high quality of life in an increasingly diverse community. Essentially, that is what these jobs entail.

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[ LETTERS ] Easement Benefits Editor: I believe it would be helpful to your readers to correct an error that John Ellis made in his Aug. 30 column about conservation easements. I have been and remain a strong proponent of conservation easements, and during my 40-year career as a land use planner and planning consultant, I have helped several localities pursue conservation easement programs. However, from a public policy standpoint, it’s important to implement them for the right reasons. The main reasons to pursue conservation easements are not for the supposed fiscal benefits that Mr. Ellis claims, but rather primarily for the land use and environmental benefits. Any fiscal benefits are largely illusory. Mr. Ellis wrote that conservation easements “reduce the amount of rural land available for new residential developments” and thus save the county money on operating costs that would have been spent for government services to those residences that are not built. This is a flawed analysis for the simple reason that the supply of rural land available for residential development far exceeds the current demand, and thus, if a farm is put under easement, the houses that would have been built on it will not disappear, but instead will be built on another piece of land, most likely nearby, and very likely within Loudoun County. A few marginal units may be located in neighboring counties but because those are quite different markets, most of the houses precluded by conservation easements will simply appear elsewhere in Loudoun County. Thus, the easement creates no significant savings to the county’s fiscal budget. If the vast majority of available land in the county was put under easement, it is conceivable that the supply would be so constrained that it might actually affect the number or rate of houses built here. But only a small percentage of land is or will likely be placed under easement and thus the effect on housing supply will be only marginal at best, with virtually no impact on the County’s overall operating or capital budgets.

There are other excellent reasons to promote conservation easements, and I hope the county will not only promote them, but also reinstitute its easement purchase program. However, it is not for the fiscal benefit, but for the environmental, land use, and other benefits that easements produce. — Milton J. Herd, Leesburg Editor’s note: Milton Herd is an urban planning consultant based in Leesburg and a former director of Planning for Loudoun County.

The Bridge Editor: In our backyard, there are two families who are likely to never meet. The first just lost the transmission in their car and depend upon three jobs to make ends meet. Thankfully, there are a number of nonprofit organizations that will help them stretch their dollars until they are back on the feet. The other family has been fortunate here in Loudoun County. They are eager to give back. As president and CEO of the Community Foundation for Loudoun and Northern Fauquier Counties, my job brings me into contact with both. We often say that our work is to “connect donors who care with causes that matter.” It is what inspires our FacesofLoudoun.org community service campaign. It is what makes Loudoun County such a great place to grow up and grow old. We have a number of fund “instruments” to help our donors fulfill their charitable vision. One of the most wellknown, donor advised funds or DAFs, are a philanthropic tool used by many different entities. In our organization, they play an important role in our community. The fact is, over our 19 years serving Loudoun County, we have developed deep expertise in our nonprofit landscape and keen understanding of our community’s needs. DAFs allow us to work directly with caring individuals who seek to philanthropically invest LETTERS >> 37

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[ LETTERS ] << FROM 36 in our community to ensure their gifts achieve the greatest good. Donor advised funds are very nimble and flexible. This is critical when a crisis hits or unexpected opportunities arise: whether it’s advancing a newly identified need or responding to a natural disaster. What’s more, DAFs are actively invested alongside our community endowments allowing funds to grow over time while also making grants. DAFs teach a tradition of giving from one generation to another. In families of modest means, gifts might start with a few thousand dollars, a gift of stock, or even real estate. Providing administration of funds like these is an honor with big respon-

sibilities. That’s why National Standards for U.S. Community Foundations, which we apply, dictate rigorous systems qualifications, strict measures for accountability, and transparency in giving. This includes clearly defined policies for DAF grant distribution and fund activity to ensure funds are doing good. At the end of the day, our community’s greatest strength is the bridge between you and your neighbors. That’s how families from different walks of life help and influence each other—even if they never meet. No matter what, we’re honored to be the connection between them for generations to come. — Amy Owen, President and CEO Community Foundation for Loudoun and Northern Fauquier Counties

Belmont Chapel History Celebrated on Sunday For more than a century, the Belmont Chapel was a center of worship and community life for the part of Loudoun now known as Ashburn. On Sunday, community leaders will gather to celebrate the foundation it established for residents today. At a ceremony beginning at 12:15 pm, on the grounds of St. David’s Episcopal Church and School, they will unveil an official historical marker telling the chapel’s story. It starts with Margaret Mercer, who purchased Belmont Plantation from the Ludwell Lee family in 1836 with the intention of providing a boarding school for those who could afford it and the same opportunities for those who could not. Courses included mathematics, science, art, languages and philosophy and emphasized ethics and morality. The well-known abolitionist was one of the cofounders of the African Resettlement movement, which sought to persuade free blacks to emigrate to Liberia. Mercer included the children of Belmont’s slaves and tenant

farmers in her classes. In 1841, using the profits from a collective farm and proceeds of craft sales from her students, Mercer had Belmont Chapel built to expand the education availability for black and white children in the area and to provide a center for community worship and social activities. A lifelong Episcopalian, she invited local ministers and bishops from Richmond to hold services, weddings, baptisms and funerals there. More than 250 graves surround the chapel ruins. The chapel eventually became a part of the Episcopal Diocese of Virginia. The last service at Belmont Chapel was a wedding in 1951. Subsequently, the carriage road leading to the chapel became overgrown and the property fell into disrepair. A fire set by vandals in 1963 destroyed most of the building except for the foundation and a portion of the stone façade. St. David’s Episcopal Church and School was established on the chapel grounds in 1990.

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Absenteeism << FROM 1 cused—illness, doctors’ appointments, religious holidays, family emergency or educational trip. In tier two, which kicks in when a student chalks up three or more unexcused absences, administrators meet with the parents, create an attendance plan, and connect students with the school social worker, school psychologist or other support. The third tier, for the small number of kids missing several days a month, includes meetings with the family, the school’s mental health team, and likely connecting the family to community resources to help address any obstacles. Those challenges could be a mental health issue, a parent losing a job, or a family’s overall lack of resources. “It’s important that it’s all hands on

deck—parents and students,” Jones said. “We want students to own their success and empower them.” There’s one option that the school system uses only as a last resort—to report parents to the court system. In 2012, a Loudoun County mother was found guilty of violating compulsory attendance law. She was fined $1,000 for frequently delivering her three daughters late to Lincoln Elementary School. That same year, a second Loudoun family was brought to court for repeatedly bringing their three children to Waterford Elementary School late. Charges against the parents were later dropped because their children’s attendance had improved. “Loudoun is not about taking students and families to court, but attendance is compulsorily and there are laws that students must attend school,” Jones said. “There’s usually some barrier as to why the student isn’t attending school. Addressing that barrier is the approach we

take before involving court services.” School districts across Virginia are giving students an extra nudge this school year to attend class regularly because attendance will now be one of the factors of a school’s state accreditation rating. The revised Standards of Accreditation will evaluate schools’ success in reducing absenteeism and lowering dropout rates. The accreditation ratings for the 2017-2018 academic year will be released later this month. Jones said that giving kids the tools now to show up to school every day ready to learn lays the foundation for success throughout their school career and even when they enter the workforce. “It can set them up for success,” she said. “If the child is not attending in their early years, research shows that it affects their ability to read on grade level and puts them at risk of other factors which could include dropping out of school.” As the board adopted the proclama-

tion recognizing Attendance Awareness Month, School Board member Tom Marshall (Leesburg) said, “We can’t do this alone. Let’s get the word out to the PTOs and PTAs—the parents are ultimately responsible to make sure students attend school.” Absenteeism will be one of the topics covered at Loudoun County Public Schools’ Navigating the Path to Student Wellness Conference, planned for 8 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 13. Psychologist Jonathan Dalton, from the Center for Anxiety and Behavioral Change in Rockville, MD, will give the keynote address called “Anxiety of Our Youth: What to Know and How to Help.” The free mental health and wellness conference for parents, educators and community members will be held at Briar Woods High School in Ashburn. Learn more at navigatethepath.com. dnadler@loudounnow.com

Hospitals’ Programs Treat Truancy BY DANIELLE NADLER The medical community in Northern Virginia is doing its part to help students address and knock down obstacles that are preventing them from regularly attending school. Both Inova Kellar Center in Fairfax and Dominion Hospital—with campuses in Falls Church and Chantilly— offer programs designed to pinpoint the reasons a student is refusing to attend school and put in place supports to treat the problem. Dominion Hospital just recently launched its school refusal program, called CHOICES. Michael Repie, senior director of Dominion’s clinical services, said the behavioral health hospital began hearing from more and more parents struggling to convince their kids to attend school. They referred some students to Jonathan Dalton, a psychologist at the Center for Anxiety and Behavioral Change in Rockville, MD, but his waiting list grew longer until he had to refer families to clinics outside of the region.

Memorials << FROM 1 markers that a lynching occurred here?” Lynchings were an act of violence— mostly carried out by a hanging—by a group or mob, without any form of legal trial. Sometimes, the acts attracted crowds of onlookers, some even bringing their families and a picnic lunch. While hangings were typically the punishment of choice, often victims during a lynching could be tortured, mutilated, shot, even burned alive. “If we’re going to talk about the good part of our heritage, let’s also talk about the bad part,” Thompson said. “To understand history, you need to know the whole part of it.” The three known lynching sites in Loudoun, Thompson said, are by the Point of Rocks bridge; at an area known

“We saw there was a real need in this area for exposure therapy and school refusal treatment,” Repie said. Dominion’s school refusal program will work with teens 13 to 17 years old and their parents to help understand the problem at its root and develop interventions to transition students back into the classroom. Therapist Jessie Patton, Dominion’s clinical team lead, said one out of five teens will refuse to go to school at one point. “That’s a significant percentage,” she said. “We see this issue where kids are not going to school consistently because they’re anxious or fearful of things that are going on at school, whether it’s peer interactions or academic expectations.” “We’ll use assessments to nail down the reason they’re refusing school,” Repie added. “Are they trying to escape bullying, math class, a particular teacher, aversive social situations? Or maybe they have social phobia, hypersensitivity to judgment from peers or teachers? Or are they pursuing rewards outside of school, like more attention from par-

at potter’s field near the corner of Catoctin and Market streets in Leesburg; and along the W&OD Trail on Harrison Street in Leesburg at the site of the former freight station. The three men known to be lynched in Loudoun County are Page Wallace in 1880; Orion Anderson in 1889; and Charles Craven in 1902. While Thompson would like to have markers at each site, it is the Harrison Street site that is being eyed for a bigger project. A group that included representatives from both Loudoun County and the Town of Leesburg governments and the Northern Virginia Regional Park Authority, which owns the trailside property along Harrison Street, began meeting this summer to talk about how to memorialize those whose lives were lost to lynchings. Tom O’Neil, chairman of Leesburg’s Commission on Public Art, was among those invited. He said the initial thoughts

ents or video games or binge-watching TV?” The program is offered from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday for six to eight weeks. The goal toward the end of the program is to transition the student to outpatient programs for ongoing support as they return to school. Parents are required to attend two sessions a week to learn how to support their child, how to manage their child’s behaviors, and how to recognize and discontinue incentives for their child to stay home from school. “The good news is school refusal is treatable,” Repie said. “If we’re able to identify what Dr. Dalton refers to as ‘the allergy,’ and create exposure therapies, it’s a highly treatable condition.” Dalton will also be the keynote speaker at Loudoun County Public Schools’ Navigating the Path to Student Wellness Conference, planned for 8 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 13. His talk is called “Anxiety of Our Youth: What to Know and How to Help.” Inova Kellar Center also sees school refusal patients through its Partial Hos-

for the Harrison Street lynching memorial would be along the lines of a “contemplative space,” similar to the Vietnam Veteran’s Memorial in Washington, DC, but on a smaller scale. “[It would be] a place to make you think rather than just a statue or something. It would need to be tastefully done; it’s a sensitive subject to say the least,” O’Neil said. “It needs to be put out there in a way that people can learn about it and realize it happened in our own area—to show the warts and all.” While additional meetings are planned, buy-in from both the town and county government and NVRPA is critical. Presentations before the Leesburg Town Council and Loudoun County Board of Supervisors will be scheduled, O’Neil said. The final design of both the historical markers at the three sites and a larger memorial along the W&OD Trial have not been finalized, but Thompson said

pitalization Program. Rick Leichtweis, the center’s senior director, said his team works with adolescents and their families around the issues preventing successful school experiences and coordinates with the schools a transition back into the classroom while the child is still in treatment. “Those students then step down to an Intensive Outpatient Program,” he said, “which is after school, that allows us to continue to monitor and address the issues of anxiety and/or depression that have interfered with their ability to access an appropriate educational experience.” Dominion Hospital plans to launch its program in November out of its main campus in Falls Church and later expand it to its Chantilly campus, at 14501 George Carter Way in January. Repie said the price of the program depends on a family’s insurance plan. For more information or to schedule an assessment, call 703-538-2872 or go to dominionhospital.com. dnadler@loudounnow.com

that NVRPA is already ahead of the game with design work. Thompson is also hoping to participate in the National Museum for Peace and Justice project to gather soil at the sites of each lynching in the country, which is then placed in an exhibit at the Alabama lynching memorial. It’s important to recognize the county’s instances of racial terror, Thompson said. He drew on his own family’s past, with their roots in the south. He recalled stories of his grandfather and father, who served in World War I and World War II, respectively, and were threatened with lynching if they wore their uniforms after returning from battle. His family, like many others, left the south becuase of the threat of racial violence. Thompson said, “The sharp end of the spear on racial violence was lynching.” krodriguez@loudounnow.com

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