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Stadium Talks Center on Loudoun BY RENSS GREENE Gov. Terry McAuliffe (D) last week publicly turned up the heat on his efforts to convince Dan Snyder to build his next Redskins stadium in Virginia, causing a media flurry. If he is successful, it is increasingly clear that Loudoun County will be targeted as the prime location south of the Potomac. Asked to comment on that prospect last week, Loudoun Chairwoman Phyllis J. Randall (D-At Large) was non-committal, describing the inquiry as “a little premature.” At the first county board meeting after the fuss, Randall said “there was literally a 45-second discussion of the Redskins and every single newspaper picked up on it.” Other county officials say they’re open to a Redskins stadium in Loudoun—if the deal is right. “At this point, I don’t think that anybody knows enough to really talk about whether it makes sense or not, or whether or not it’s a good deal for Loudoun,” said Department of Economic Development Executive Director Buddy Rizer. “I think that’s really what our first step is. We don’t know what the deal is.” Rizer said his office, the frontline of deals like a major corporation moving into the county or a possible stadium, doesn’t talk publicly about any project it’s actively working on. But he did say his staff have talked in generalities. “Right now, we’re just in the very early stages of trying to see what the deal would be,” Rizer said. The deal, if any, would probably not just be a stadium. Rizer and county supervisors have said it would have to be part of a larger development, and that they don’t see much appetite for spending a lot of taxpayer money on a stadium. “It has to be the perfect deal, and I think the Redskins, if they had their pick of locations—I don’t think they would choose to locate this far outside the city,” said Supervisor Ron A. Meyer Jr. (R-Broad Run). “But I still think that there are certainly advantages to them looking into Loudoun.” The Redskins have reportedly hired an architecture firm, a good sign they plan to leave FedEx Field in Landover, MD, when the lease is up in 2027 or even earlier. Snyder has talked about building a new stadium since at least 2014, promising it would have the feel of the Redskins’ former home, RFK stadium in Washington, DC. Meyer’s district includes the most likely sites for a Loudoun stadium, on undeveloped land north of Dulles Airport near the Silver Line’s Loudoun Gateway Metro stop. Talk of building a professional sports stadium in that area isn’t new. In 1988, a group of investors pitched a plan for a complex that would include a domed football-baseball stadium, hotels and 500 condos. ThenRedskins owner Jack Kent Cooke didn’t go for that REDSKINS WATCH >> 7

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A memorial piled high with flowers, cards, and stuffed animals marks the site at Riverside Parkway and Coton Manor Drive where a Lansdowne baby boy was killed in the crosswalk. His mother was pushing him in a stroller.

Community Rallies as They Await Answers in Infant’s Death BY DANIELLE NADLER

t’s been more than a week since 5-month-old Tristan Schulz, riding in a stroller pushed by his mother, was hit by a car and killed in a Lansdowne crosswalk. While the community’s support for the family and outrage over the situation has not waned, there are still unanswered questions about what led to the tragedy and what legal actions, if any, will follow. Tristan and his mother were on

a morning walk Aug. 31, crossing Riverside Parkway at the intersection of Coton Manor Drive, when the driver of a 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee drove into them. Mindy Schulz was walking in the crosswalk and the white walk symbol was illuminated, according to court documents. A witness told investigators it looked as though the driver was on a cell phone and speeding through the light. As of this newspaper’s deadline, no criminal charges had been made against the driver. Sheriff ’s

Office spokesman Kraig Troxell said Tuesday it would be another few days before a decision was made concerning charges in the case. “Apparently, he didn’t see her,” Sheriff Mike Chapman said on the scene a few hours after the boy and his mother were hit. “As far as accidents go, this is just tragic.”

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Students at Frederick Douglass Elementary School in Leesburg line up for breakfast. In their effort to keep up with the growing number of students with allergies, Loudoun’s schools introduced signs that let students know whether dishes contain any of the most common allergens.

DEALING WITH THE ‘DANGER ZONE’ Schools, Families Address Worsening Allergies BY DANIELLE NADLER

s students returned to the classroom last week, the top post on the Loudoun County school system’s website informed parents how to find lower-cost EpiPen emergency allergy shots. That’s an indication that, more and more, allergies are on families’ minds. Grappling with allergies has become a big challenge in Loudoun’s school district and much of the country, and administrators continually tweak policies, cafeteria menus and employee training to ensure the growing number of students with severe allergies are safe at school. One in every 13 children in the U.S. are afflicted with potentially deadly allergies. That’s roughly two in every classroom. “We are constantly talking and thinking about this. It’s a great con-

FYI STAY INFORMED Loudoun School Nutrition Department posts ingredient lists, tips and menus on its website, lcpshealthycafe.org, and on Twitter @LCPSCafe. cern here in Loudoun County,” said Becky Domokos-Bays, supervisor of the county’s School Nutrition Services. New this year to Loudoun schools’ cafeterias are signs that clearly indicate whether a menu item contains any of the nine most common allergens— from tree nuts to fish—or whether it is vegetarian. Local schools also recently launched a gluten-free menu at the request of parents and students. Domokos-Bays, who also serves as

president of the national organization School Nutrition Association, said allergies have become one of the most discussed issues among school leaders across the country. “We’re not talking about just a sensitivity. An allergy is a life-threatening thing. It can kill you,” she said. “So it’s a lot of pressure on teachers and families to make sure they cooperate and communicate what the real needs are.”

Prepared for the Worst “It happens frequently.” Jeannie Kloman, the county’s supervisor of Student Health Services, said of the use of EpiPens on Loudoun students. It is a device that has become a vital piece of equipment in the county’s 89 public schools. Every middle and high school has a full-time nurse on staff, and most elementary schools have a health clinALLERGIES >> 11

Inova Loudoun Embarks on Major Expansion tal’s ER renovation, Scott and I want to ensure that local access to world-class healthcare is available to everyone here in Loudoun, where it is needed and where it belongs.” Philanthropy has been key in the project. ER Medical Director Dr. Edward Puccio and his colleagues at Commonwealth Emergency Physicians and Mike and Teresa Wheeler— who also contributed significantly to the expanded ER facilities at the Cornwall campus in Leesburg—each gave $250,000 to kick-start the new campaign. Other community donations INOVA EXPANSION >> 39

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Inova Loudoun Hospital celebrated an important milestone Wednesday when it officially launched the renovation and expansion of its Lansdowne facility with a “brick-breaking” ceremony. The hospital is expanding its emergency room and beginning the process to attain level III trauma center status, which will allow the hospital to treat more critically injured patients. As the first trauma center in Loudoun, it will mean fewer patients having to be transported to hospitals outside of the county.

The start of construction heralds the next move in the hospital’s master plan to expand its facilities and service programs for Loudoun’s growing community. The expanded ER will be named the Inova Virts Miller Family Emergency and Trauma Center, in recognition of a $2 million donation from Sharon D. Virts and Scott F. Miller, Loudoun residents who own Ashburn-based government contractor FCi Federal. In a press release, Virts said of the donation, “Loudoun County is my lifelong home and I have been richly blessed by this community. As the lead donor for Inova Loudoun Hospi-

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Regional Leaders Talk Roads, Jobs at Summit

Supervisors to Consider Buffington Rule on Texting

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op elected leaders of five Northern Virginia counties voiced agreement on a range of issues during a first-of-its-kind chambers of commerce forum in McLean last week. Well, at least four of them did. Participating in the Aug. 31 Northern Virginia Elected Leaders Summit were Loudoun County Chairwoman Phyllis J. Randall, Fairfax County Chairman Sharon Bulova, Prince William County Chairman Corey Stewart, Alexandria Mayor Allison Silberberg, and Arlington County Vice Chairman Jay Fisette. As the panel answered questions focused on transportation and economic development, it was Stewart—the group’s only Republican and Virginia chairman of Donald Trump’s presidential campaign—who frequently found himself as the odd man out. During the hour-long forum, strong support emerged for increasing regional transportation capacity by building a new Metrorail tunnel under the Potomac River at Rosslyn and adding lanes to the American Legion Bridge—and for strengthening Metro, operationally and financially. The elected leaders also highlighted efforts—including the new Go Virginia program and the Global Cities Initiative–to diversify the region’s economic base to become less dependent on federal spending, It was Stewart, running for governor in 2017, who frequently threw cold water on optimism of his colleagues. He criticized their focus on expanding Metro and said the region would be better served by preparing the infrastructure to support for autonomous cars that will become commonplace during the next decade. Metro is a 19th century technology, he said. “It is not the answer for the region.” He also said regional leaders weren’t coming to grips with the fiscal stresses facing the state government, the fundamental changes in the way businesses use office space (less of it), the declining benefits of four-year college degrees, and the importance of governments and educational institutions

The Loudoun County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday night was slated to discuss a prohibition on electronic communications among members during meetings. The proposed change to the board’s rules of order would prohibit board members “from communicating electronically (email, text message or similar means) with other Buffington Board Members during Board business meetings, Public Hearings, committee meetings, or other meetings of the Board, about topics that are on that meeting’s agenda.” Supervisor Tony Buffington (R-Blue Ridge) inadvertently ignited a controversy by texting to members of the board’s Transportation and Land Use Committee at a meeting July 22. Del. J. Randall Minchew (R-10), who was acting as an attorney representing Harris Teeter in an application being debated by the board, said that was “a blatant violation of the Freedom of Information Act.” County Attorney Leo Rogers said there was no violation of the FOIA disclosure rules, and the Virginia Freedom of Information Act Council said the case was new ground for FOIA law in the state. “I don’t think that I’ve seen a court ruling on it anywhere,” said Virginia FOIA Council attorney Alan Gernhardt at the time. “On a practical level, this one’s just kind of weird, because they were actually having a meeting, there was notice, and they did include it in the minutes. I guess the question really becomes: Did one member improperly participate? And I don’t really know the answer to that.” FOIA Council Executive Director Maria Everett agreed with Rogers that there was no FOIA violation, but did add that the texts are in the public record. Buffington said in a statement at the time that government transparency is very important to him. “If my exchange of text messages with individual members of the Board of Supervisors during last week’s Transportation and Land Use Committee meeting created a perception of wrongdoing to even one member of the public, then I am absolutely regretful,” Buffington wrote. “As is apparent from my text messages, my priority remains to effectively represent the people of the Blue Ridge District and Loudoun County.” For an update on the meeting, which occurred after the newspaper’s deadline, go to loudounnow. com.

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Northern Virginia elected leaders participating in last week’s summit were, from right, Alexandria Mayor Allison Silberberg, Prince William County Chairman Corey Stewart, Fairfax County Chairman Sharon Bulova, Loudoun County Chairwoman Phyllis J. Randall, and Arlington County Vice Chairman Jay Fisette.

working more closely with businesses. “North Carolina is eating our lunch,” Stewart said. “We have become arrogant.” He said local governments should work with businesses to develop workforce training programs tailored to meet their needs. “We’ve got to work together better,” Stewart said. “The biggest fault of government is not listening to you, not listening to the business community.” Randall said Loudoun leaders were taking a pragmatic approach to address many of the region’s challenges. To address transportation woes, she said currently planning efforts are putting a greater emphasis on creating local jobs, hoping to cut down or eliminate residents’ commutes. “We really cannot divorce job growth from transportation,” Randall said. “The most obvious answer to getting cars off the road is to work where you are.” She also said supervisors soon would review the merits of building another Potomac River crossing between the American Legion Bridge and Point of Rocks, MD, but said Virginia’s businesses would have to take a lead in

convincing Maryland authorities of the economic development benefits that could result from the additional connection. Asked about workforce development efforts, Randall also called for a new approach. She said there is a need for more varied teaching methods in the schools and touted the value of investing in skills development for inmates, an approach that can fill the needs of area businesses and potentially reduce the cost of running jails. In the end, it wasn’t talk about the region’s quality-of-life issues that grabbed headlines. Instead, it was the prospect of having the Ashburn-based Washington Redskins build the team’s next stadium in Virginia. Asked if that was a good idea, Fisette and Silberberg said it was—as long as it was built in Loudoun County. Was Prince William County in the mix? “No way,” Stewart said. And Loudoun’s view? “I think we are not there in that conversation yet,” Randall said. “I think the question is a little premature for me to be able to give an answer.” nstyer@loudounnow.com

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County Program Spotlights Crimes Against Animals The Loudoun County Department of Animal Services is sponsoring a veterinary forensics training related to the recognition and prosecution of crimes against animals. The program will highlight the link between animal abuse and domestic violence. The multi-discipline training, “Crime Scene to Courtroom,” is open to the public with preference given to Northern Virginia animal welfare pro-

fessionals, including veterinarians, law enforcement personnel, and attorneys. The two-day training will be led by leading forensic veterinarian Dr. Melinda Merck and Botetourt County Assistant Commonwealth’s Attorney Gillian Deegan. The training is scheduled for Thursday, Oct. 6, and Friday, Oct. 7, at 16600 Courage Court in Leesburg. The cost is $60. Registration is scheduled to close Friday, Sept. 16. For more information or to register, go to loudoun.gov/animals or call Deputy Chief Erin Peterson at 703777-0406, extension 1894.

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The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission last week granted a certificate for Dominion Transmission Inc.’s Leidy South Project, a new natural gas pipeline that will serve the Panda Stonewall power plant south of Leesburg. The line will transport gas from the Leidy Interconnect in Clinton, PA, to points in Loudoun County. The

$209.66 million project includes modifications to six existing DTI compressor stations in Pennsylvania, Maryland and Virginia, and the construction of a metering and regulating station in Virginia. The Panda Stonewall plant is expected to open in 2017 and will generate up to 778 megawatts of electricity, enough to supply 778,000 homes in the region.

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proposal, opting to build what became FedEx Field in Maryland. He did, however, invest in Loudoun by moving the team’s Redskins Park headquarters from Herndon to Ashburn a few years later. That training facility also is due for a round of modernization, making it a likely part of any new stadium deal. The 1988 Loudoun stadium plan was estimated to cost $770 million; the NFL’s most recent stadium project, the LA Rams’ City of Champions Stadium complex is expected to cost $2.5 billion. The Dallas Cowboys opened a new headquarters/training center this month, built at a cost of $1.5 million. Loudoun also was under consideration as a location for a Major League Baseball stadium in the early 2000s when the regional was working to land a franchise. The Expos instead moved to DC—which also is an option in play for the Redskins. During a meeting of regional leaders in McLean last week, there was support for having the Redskins move to Northern Virginia, but there also was apparent agreement that Loudoun County was the only jurisdiction likely to be seriously considered. Meyer said many stadium deals face public backlash when politicians commit too much taxpayer assistance or approve unwise developments. On the other hand, he said, Loudouners should keep an open mind and make a “sober decision, instead of one based on presupposition.” “There’s no doubt that we have good relations with the Redskins organiza-

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tion as a county, which puts us in a good spot for this,” Meyer said. “But really what it’s going to come down to fundamentally is numbers, and I don’t think there’s an appetite for a lot of taxpayer funding going to an NFL stadium.” Supervisor Matthew F. Letourneau (R-Dulles) agreed. “It’s not hard to imagine that under the right circumstances, that a development that has a stadium and other pieces to it could end up generating a lot of tax revenue for the county, so it just depends on what the ask is in terms of providing any kind of assistance,” Letourneau said. He also pointed out the county doesn’t get a say unless the Redskins first reach an agreement with a landowner. “Right now, ultimately this discussion is between a private entity, the Redskins, and private landowners,” Letourneau said. “I think in a lot of the coverage of this, because the government has been commenting, it kind of gets lost that that is the first thing that needs to happen. The county doesn’t control any of this land that we’re talking about.” He also said any deal would have to go through Loudoun’s “time-tested return-on-investment process.” “With their operations being here, their expanded headquarters being here, the new restaurant being here, all of that makes sense when you start to roll it in, but what does it mean for a stadium?” Rizer said. “That’s going to come down to a business decision for the Redskins, and a business decision for the community that goes for it and lands it. It’s a business deal, and I think that right now, no one knows what that business deal looks like.”

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Plans for Leesburg South, the development often referred to by its former name, Meadowbrook, have been years in the making.

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here appears to be life for a proposed development that at one time was the subject of debate before the Virginia Supreme Court. Now referred to as the Leesburg South development, many more local residents will recall the development by its former name, Meadowbrook. The 228-acre property, along Rt. 15 and Evergreen Mill Road, began its journey to groundbreaking more than a decade ago. The initial Meadowbrook application sought approval for more than 1,200 housing units—including single family

attached, detached, and multi-family units—as well as 165,000 square feet of retail space and 110,000 square feet of office space in a submission to rezone the property from R-1 (residential) to PRC (planned residential community). The Planning Commission recommended denial, and the applicant withdrew the request. Months later, the Town Council voted to change the Town Plan to restrict development to the by-right development density of one house per acre. A subsequent subdivision submission was made by Centex Homes in January 2006. Town staff members informed the applicant that they deemed the application incomplete when sub-

mitted and Centex later took the town to court to challenge the town’s assertion. A July 2006 Circuit Court ruling determined that the application was acceptable for review and instructed the town to proceed. One month after the town accepted the submission, the planning staff recommended denial of the application to the Planning Commission. Meanwhile, the town’s appeal to the state Supreme Court was successful in overturning the Circuit Court ruling. It would not be the only lawsuit related to the property. New property owner, Washington-VA Traditional Sites, submitted several development plans— all of which were recommended deni-

al by town staff—before settling on a proposed 184-lot, by-right subdivision in June 2008. That proposal did not include for right of way for the planned extension of Battlefield Parkway. After the Planning Commission denied the subdivision application, the developer filed a lawsuit against the town, charging it was not required to provide the road right of way under state law. The lawsuit was to be heard in court in early 2009, but was shelved for the two sides to find a compromise. The compromise turned out to be the creation of a new zoning designation, the Traditional Design Option. The paMEADOWBROOK >> 9

[ TOWN BRIEFS ] Airshow Set for Sept. 24 A high-flying, popular annual event returns to the skies Saturday, Sept. 24. That’s the day the Leesburg Executive Airport will host the seventh annual Leesburg Airshow. The airshow’s static display area features a variety of experimental and antique aircraft. Joining this year’s displays are a HondaJet and a Vietnam-era Sikorsky CH-53 Sea Stallion helicopter. The CH-53 Sea Stallion will be open for public tours. Another highlight on the ground will be the car show, featuring classic rides, custom hot rods, and the latest makes and models. Other tarmac attractions include aviation-related displays, exhibits and food vendors. Prior to the main show at noon there will be a demonstration of radio-controlled aircraft. Beginning at 1 p.m., the skies above Leesburg will come

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The North American P-51 Mustang was one of the aircraft featured at the 2015 Leesburg Airshow.

alive with daring aerobatic performances. Featured performers include Andrew McKenna in his P-51 Mus-

tang; Dan Marcotte flying his Ultimate Biplane; and Scott Francis demonstrating thrilling aerobatics in his MXS.

There will also be performances by members of The Flying Circus, based in Bealeton, and the Commemorative Air Force’s National Capital Squadron. This year’s airshow will once again be narrated by Hugh Oldham, who has performed in and announced at airshows for more than 30 years. The airshow concludes at 4 p.m. Primary parking locations for the airshow are at Tuscarora High School (825 North King Street) and Heritage High School (520 Evergreen Mill Road SE). Free shuttles will run continuously from 10:45 a.m. until 5 p.m. There will be no general parking at the airport. Airport parking will be reserved for guests who require accessible options. A DMV-issued permit must be displayed in order to park at the airport. TOWN BRIEFS >> 10

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In this occasional series, Loudoun Now takes a close look at key properties in the Town of Leesburg. Many of these properties have the potential, some with active plan review applications, to be the site of some major development, or redevelopment, projects in the town.

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rameters of the TDO, which encourage residential development with a mix of housing types, an interconnected street system and active and passive recreation space, also require the developer to provide rights of way and easements for town roads. Only three properties in town, including Meadowbrook, meet the criteria to be developed under a TDO. The property owner withdrew the lawsuit following approval of the TDO. Just this July, the Town Council approved an agreement for the rightof-way and easements needed for the Evergreen Mill Road alongside the community. That is part of the settlement agreement resulting from the 2009 action, and clears the way for the residential portion of the development to begin construction. While the rooftops are on the horizon, further Town Council action will be required on the commercial development portion of the project. The applicant recently submitted revised plans that envision up to 150,000 square feet of retail and restaurant space, including a proposed grocery store. According to Colleen Gillis, an attorney from Cooley LLP that is representing the applicant, the proposed commercial development is “putting much-needed commercial uses in the southwest portion of town.” “You don’t have anything to speak of substance between that location and all

the way out to western Loudoun along the bypass. All the retail is concentrated on the eastern side of town,” she said. “This is adding something necessary and needed.” In addition to an “appropriately scaled grocery store,” the applicant is proposing a mix of space to accommodate both sit-down and drive-through restaurants, and even possibly a gas station, Gillis said. “It’s been the long-term vision by the town to develop [the land] with the commercial uses we’re proposing,” Cooley Senior Planner Molly Novotny added. The application will get an initial airing before the Board of Architectural Review on Sept. 19. The board will not be considering the issuance of a Certificate of Appropriateness for the proposed architecture as of yet, just giving initial comments and feedback in advance of the applicant’s appearances before the Planning Commission and Town Council. According to Novotny, the applicant is hoping to go before the Planning Commission for an initial public hearing in late October or November.

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The Environmental Advisory Commission is seeking nominations for the 2016 Tolbert Environmental Achievement Awards. The award program recognizes students, community groups, and individuals who conduct or participate in activities that benefit the town’s environment. Examples of such activities include: innovative use of recycled materials, including composting, or collection programs for materials that are recyclable or reusable; pollution prevention; waste reduction; protection of the natural environment; habitat improvement; beautification of the environment; environmental education; and monitoring the condition of Leesburg’s environment, such as its streams and habitats. Last year, Tuscarora High School took home the Tolbert Award for its innovative environmental science program. Program initiatives included creating notepads from excess printed paper, a lunchroom recycling program, and the creation of a monarch butterfly garden waystation on the school grounds. Nominations should be sent to Senior Planner Irish Grandfield at igrandfield@leesburgva.gov and should include a narrative, limited to 300 words,

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Reid Kick-off Sept. 9 Town Council candidate Ken Reid will celebrate his campaign kick-off Friday, Sept. 9. The event will run from 5-8 p.m. at the Glenfiddich House, located at 205 N. King St. State Sen. Jill Holtzman Vogel (R-27) will be a guest speaker. For more information or to RSVP, email reidcampaign@verizon.net or go to kenreid.org. Reid served on the Town Council from 2006 to 2011. He resigned from the council to serve as Leesburg District supervisor for a four-year term, which ended last December. He did not run for re-election. Reid is one of seven candidates running for one of three council seats on the ballot in November. He is joined by incumbents Tom Dunn and Katie Hammler, and fellow challengers John Hilton, Evan Macbeth, Ron Campbell, and Gwen Pangle. krodriguez@loudounnow.com

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Work in Progress The public schools have made significant headway in protecting students with allergies since Cheryl Hill first enrolled her son into Mountain View Elementary in Purcellville 10 years ago. Henry, now 16, is allergic to eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, shellfish, fish and cherries. When he was in elementary school, there was no school nurse,

and administrators at first told her they would keep Henry’s EpiPen locked in the office. Hill had to kindly ask the teachers to wear a waist pack with the device so the medicine could be near her son at all times. She also remembers the mother of one of Henry’s classmates being upset because she couldn’t bring cupcakes for the class. “I didn’t blame her; I felt really bad, but it’s not worth the risk,” Hill said. She admits that before she had Henry, her third child, she thought parents who talked about kids with severe allergies were just being overly sensitive. “I kept thinking this was some sort of health food thing, until I had a kid of my own with food allergies,” she said. “A lot of our journey has been about education; we became educated and we educated teachers and administrators and other parents—that has been the hardest thing. A lot of people don’t get how serious it is.”

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When Domokos-Bays started working in school nutrition, students with allergies were few and far between. It was in the mid-’90s, when she worked in Fairfax County schools. Then she started seeing more students effected by the condition. A national study by Food Allergy Research and Education found allergies among children increased by more than 50 percent from 1997 to 2011; researchers say it is unclear what is causing the growth. Domokos-Bays has found that keeping up with students’ allergies required constant work, and she considers it a team effort between the school system and families. “When some of this first started, I asked parents what advice do you have for us?” she said. “I think we’ve become very good partners with our families.” Loudoun schools’ Nutrition Services Department website encourages parents to meet with cafeteria staff members to talk about their child’s allergies and even share their favorite recipes with them. Even students have been asked to weigh in. Last year, a survey of middle and high school students showed that many kids who have allergies were afraid to eat school lunches because of fears they would eat something that would be a danger to them. That prompted the easy-to-read signage this school year. Domokos-Bays counts families who do not have children with allergies part

of that team effort. Instead of bringing homemade cupcakes or cookies to celebrate a birthday, parents are encouraged to bring a fruit or veggie tray or non-food treats like pencils or coloring books. She said her department’s responsiveness to parents’ and students’ concerns has received kudos from effected families. “Several parents have contacted us and thanked us for allowing their kids to have a normal lunch time. That’s great to hear.”

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<< FROM 3 ic specialist, who is trained in first aid, CPR, prescription administration, seizure care and how to respond to allergic reactions. But it’s not just the nurses’ offices anymore that are equipped to respond to anaphylaxis, but also principals, teachers, teaching assistants, bus drivers and cafeteria monitors. “We do unbelievable amounts of training,” Kloman said. “We want everybody to recognize symptoms and how to administer epinephrine.” Every Virginia school is required to keep epinephrine on hand, a directive adopted in 2012 when a bill championed by Ashburn Del. Thomas A. “Tag” Greason (R-32) became state law. Kloman said, with 78,665 students in Loudoun, epinephrine is administered frequently. When it is, the school calls 9-1-1 and the student is transported to the hospital for further treatment. Having to be ready to respond quickly to a potentially deadly situation can be a scary thought for some teachers, but Kloman feels that public schools are equipped to respond. “We want people to know there is a plan in place and you just need to activate the plan,” she said. School cooks and cafeteria managers undergo their own stringent training. When making dishes with some of the more common allergens, they use separate pans, utensils and gloves. “We have to really be careful about cross contamination—that’s huge,” Domokos-Bays said. “If you’re celiac, for example, the smallest amount of wheat protein can really wreak havoc on your intestinal system.” Exposure to other allergens, like peanuts, can be deadly.

Hill has been impressed by the changes, from administrative policies down and employee training to families who don’t have children with allergies. Over the years, Henry’s classmates have asked their parents to pack peanut-free lunches so they can sit with him in the cafeteria. “I appreciate every person who came along and made changes so that he could go to public school,” she said. “Over the last 16 years, I’ve seen a lot more procedures put in place to protect children, and a lot more acceptance.” To her 16-year-old son, Hill said much of the world is “a danger zone.” She packs a meal for him for almost every occasion, including the pre-game Loudoun Valley High School football dinners. “We’ve learned how to navigate the mine field,” she said, “and others can, too.” Her advice for parents is to meet with the school nurse or health specialist, the teacher and cafeteria managers ahead of the start of school, Domokos-Bays said she and her team see the parents as the experts of their child’s condition and want to hear from them. And, she added, there’s no telling what the future might hold for school cafeterias. She knows of students who are allergic to products that were once considered “allergy free,” like sunflower butter. “When I first started in school nutrition, I don’t remember anybody having food allergies, but it’s a different world now,” she said. “So at this point in my life I’ve learned to say any food can be a potential allergy to somebody.”

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[ PUBLIC SAFETY ] Broad Run Student Found With Marijuana on School Property A Broad Run High School student was charged Sept. 1 with possession of marijuana with intent to distribute on school property. Along with the charge, 19-year-old Mina W. Gadelseed, of Ashburn, was issued a summons for appearing in public in an intoxicated condition, according to Loudoun County Sheriff ’s Office. She was released on a $2,000 secured bond from the Loudoun County Adult Detention Center. As of Tuesday, investigators were still working on the case, with additional charges likely to be filed. Loudoun County court records show Gadelseed faced two previous drug possession charges earlier this year, both of which were dropped from prosecution. A preliminary hearing on the new case is scheduled for Oct. 25 in District Court.

Driver Charged after Loudoun School Bus Crash A Harper’s Ferry woman who crashed while attempting to pass a school bus last Tuesday morning faces a reckless driving charge. According to the Loudoun County Sheriff ’s Office, she was driving a 2008 Volkswagen Rabbit southbound

on Harper’s Ferry Road when she attempted to pass a moving school bus. She clipped the driver’s side front wheel, went up an embankment and struck a tree. She declined medical treatment at the scene. The driver of the school bus and nine student passengers were not injured.

Driver Faces Charges After Speeding Through Lansdowne A 19-year-old Leesburg woman was locked up Sept. 1 after taking the car of an acquaintance and crashing during an alleged drunken-driving incident. According to the Loudoun County Sheriff ’s Office, deputies were called to the area of Riverpoint Drive and Calpharns Mill Court about 5:30 a.m. after a resident reported the woman had taken a car without permission. Other calls reported a reckless driver near Kipheart Drive. The car was speeding and riding on the wheel rim with sparks flying. A hit-and-run crash was reported at the Rivercreek Parkway/ Crosstrail Boulevard intersection after the driver ran a red light. Jasmine R. Herrarte was charged with hit and run, unauthorized use of a vehicle, DUI (under 21 years old), driving on a revoked license and possession of alcohol by someone under the age of 21. She was still being held without bond at the Loudoun County

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Loudoun Deputy Charged After January Assault A Loudoun County Sheriff ’s Office deputy was placed on paid administrative leave last week after being served two citizen-obtained criminal summonses related to an alleged assault outside of the courthouse in January. Deputy Eric Miller is alleged to have assaulted a man on Jan. 29 during a domestic-related dispute. On Aug. 24, the victim appeared before a magistrate and obtained the summonses for simple assault and disorderly conduct. Miller is a 10-year veteran of the sheriff ’s office and works in the Courts and Corrections Division.

LCSO: Teen Approached by Masked Man in Purcellville. The Loudoun County Sheriff ’s Office is investigating a suspicious event that occurred Sunday in Purcellville. The Purcellville Police Department initially responded to the area of Mc-

Daniel Drive and Frazer Drive just before 8 p.m. Sept. 4 where a 14-year-old girl reported that she was approached by an unknown masked male. The incident occurred about 7:30 p.m. after the teenager became separated from her friends while they were playing outside. Sheriff ’s Office detectives were called to assist with the investigation. Residents are urged to report any suspicious activity by calling 703-7771021.

Missing Ashburn Woman Found Safe; Aide Charged An early morning search for a woman with dementia Sept. 2 resulted in a criminal charge against her caregiver. According to the Loudoun County Sheriff ’s Office, deputies were called to Cardinal Pond Terrace in Ashburn about midnight to investigate the missing person report. It was determined that the aide waited approximately one hour before making the report and that she made contradicting statements to deputies during the search. The missing woman was found safe. Judy Y. Bray Martin, 46, of Fairfax, was charged with obstruction of justice and released on personal recognizance bond.

Sunday, Aug. 28 LARCENY 44800 block of Riverside Parkway, Ashburn Soccer goals stored at Bles Park were reported stolen. They were last seen July 4.

Thursday, Sept. 1 ASSAULT 19300 block of Ruby Drive, Lansdowne Just before 2 p.m. a woman reported that she was assaulted by another driver in an apparent road rage altercation.

PETITE LARCENY 45000 block of Colombia Plaza, Sterling Deputies were called to investigate a report of stolen alcohol. The suspects attempted to flee, but were apprehended nearby. The vehicle was found to be stolen.

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PURSUIT/DUI Elk Lick Parkway/John Mosby Highway, Chantilly At 3:30 a.m., a deputy attempted to make contact with a driver who appeared to be sleeping. The suspect awoke, saw the deputy and drove way. He crashed into street signs and the car broke down near the intersection of Tall Cedars Parkway and Northstar Boulevard. Maurice J. Smith, 29, of Aldie, was charged with DUI, felony of eluding law enforcement and other traffic offenses.

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RECOVERED VEHICLE 21000 block of Cedar Drive, Sterling Deputies were called to a report of an abandoned vehicle. The 2006 Hyundai Tucson was reported stolen from Cavendish Square on Aug. 24.

DUI/CRASH 4500 block of Holiday Park Drive, Sterling A vehicle crashed into a building., damaging the door and glass. Kelsyn S. MenjivarAlberto, 29, of Herndon, was charged with DUI and driving on a suspended license-third offense.

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Organizers of Inova Loudoun Hospital’s 77th annual Ladies Board Rummage Sale are gearing up for a final push for donations in advance of the Oct. 1516 event, which will be held at the Morven Park Equestrian Center. The first of two collection days is scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 10. Ladies Board volunteers will be on hand from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Inova Loudoun Hospital in Lansdowne and the Loudoun Medical Campus in Leesburg. They’ll be back at those locations on Saturday, Oct. 1 for the final collection. Donations also will be accepted by appointment. Call 703-771-2985 to schedule pick up. All donations are welcome. Sale Committee Chair Lisa Cromwell said new or used designer clothes, shoes and accessories are particularly sought. Rare or special items, including antiques, memorabilia, vintage collections, sports and entertainment tickets, are needed for the silent auction—which will be held on Saturday, Oct. 15 from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Donations should be placed in sealed boxes. Clothes should be put in closed plastic bags. Go to ladiesBoard.org/donors.cfm for a full list of accepted items. Proceeds from the sale support the hospital and the Ladies Board Nursing Scholarship Fund.

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[ E D U C AT I O N ] Lovettsville School Praised for Getting Kids Moving

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ovettsville Elementary School garnered some major kudos this month when it was named one of America’s healthiest schools. The rural Loudoun school won two national awards for its efforts to encourage kids to get moving. It won the 2016 Let’s Move! Active Schools National Award and the Alliance for a Healthier Generation’s 2016 National Healthy Schools SILVER Award. Led by physical education teacher Hugh Brockway, classroom teachers at Lovettsville Elementary have incorporated movement in the classroom throughout the school day. Students are offered a variety of physical activity choices to help burn off the extra energy and refocus on the lessons being taught. Classrooms have yoga ball chairs, crafted by Brockway, as well as bicycle peddlers and bungee bands under students’ desks that they can use throughout the day. Teachers also frequently lead in-class physical activity breaks by playing music, games or web-based apps like GoNoodle.com. Brockway also started a morning running club that invites students to come off the bus and jog or walk for 15 minutes before heading into the classroom. The school also formed a student wellness team that meets regularly with Brockway to implement school-wide “Healthy Eating and Physical Activity” plays from the Fuel Up to Play 60 program. Brockway said making Lovettsville Elementary a healthy school was a team effort. Teachers and administrators were eager to introduce some of Brockway’s ideas to keep kids active and eating healthy. “It just shows how much the classroom teachers and principals are committed to doing what’s best for the kids—making sure they’re healthy and comfortable and ready to learn,” he said. He also commended the school system’s Nutrition Services Department for providing healthful food options for students in the cafeteria, which helped

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New Flag for Leesburg Elementary Del. Randy Minchew (R-10), far left, presents a new Virginia flag to students and staff at Leesburg Elementary School to replace a worn flag. Principal Angela Robinson, Assistant Principal Robert Mainhart, with the help of first-grader Eliza Jane Benn, formally accepted the new flag, which flew over the Virginia State Capitol in Richmond before making its home in Leesburg.

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Lovettsville Elementary School students have the option of sitting on yoga balls or using bicycle pedals under their desks.

make the award possible. The Let’s Move! Active Schools National Award is part of First Lady Michelle Obama’s Let’s Move! Initiative. Lovettsville Elementary was one of 544 schools in the U.S. to receive the award, which celebrates schools that provide students with at least 60 minutes a day of physical activity, whether before, during or after school. To earn a Let’s Move! Active Schools National Award, a school must have met significant benchmarks in five areas: physical education; physical activity before and after school; physical activity during school; staff involvement; and family and community engagement. The Healthier Generation’s 2016 National Healthy Schools SILVER Award

Foxcroft Names New Administrator DANIELLE NADLER With the start of its 102nd year, Foxcroft School welcomed Emily Johns as its new dean of student life. As part of the school’s administrative team, Johns will provide overall strategic leadership, program development, and day-to-day management of students’ residential life, as well as the Office of Student Life. Johns most recently served as dean of students for a girl’s boarding school in Chatham. In 2005, she was named director of Summer Academic Adventures and assistant director of Admission at the Asheville School, and two years later she began her career in girls’ boarding schools. She taught English, coached volleyball, and served as director of Residential Life at Saint

Mary’s School in Raleigh, NC, for five years, during which time she restructured the orientation and prefect programs, and raised boarding student retention significantly. Johns “Her talent for cultivating community engagement, fostering inclusiveness, and collaborating with colleagues to attend to the whole student speaks directly to our residential community,” Foxcroft’s Head of School Catherine Smylie McGehee stated. “And her great ideas for activities on

was granted by the Alliance’s Healthy Schools Program. It praises the school’s commitment to preventing childhood obesity and fostering the health of students and staff. “We commend Lovettsville Elementary’s model work around enhancing physical education and physical activity opportunities and inspiring students to go from 0 to 60 both in the classroom and in life,” Charlene R. Burgeson, Let’s Move! Active Schools executive director, stated. “Lovettsville Elementary is leading the way in this generation-changing movement that is transforming our nation’s schools into active and healthy hubs.” dnadler@loudounnow.com

and off campus will offer students even more opportunities to learn, grow, and thrive.” Johns said her mission is to create a “relationship-centered environment” where girls can find a balance of both nurture and structure. “My mission as a girls’ school leader is to help girls thrive—to be both hardy and happy,” she stated. “It is evident to me that Foxcroft is a place where girls are valued, supported, and feel cared for. I look forward to partnering with students, faculty, and families to ensure that the student life experience provides students with skills and resources that will make their contributions relevant and meaningful to the world.” She lives on the school’s Middleburg campus with her husband, Chester, and daughter, Madeline. dnadler@loudounnow.com

A Seneca Ridge Middle School teacher is one of six state finalists selected for the 2016 Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching. Science teacher Rick Peck was named a fi- Peck nalist for the award, which recognizes teachers who develop and implement high-quality instructional programs that improve student learning. It is considered the nation’s top honor for mathematics and science teachers. Peck is in his 18th year at Seneca Ridge, and in his third career. He spent 18 years as a CPA, becoming a partner at Price Waterhouse, and then was the CFO of a publishing company. The 2016 winners will be announced by the president next year. The winners will receive $10,000, a presidential certificate and a trip to the nation’s capital for a series of recognition events and professional development activities. The Virginia finalists were selected from among more than 80 nominees by committees convened by the Virginia Department of Education. The other state finalists—all public school teachers in grades K-6—are: Cari Del Fratte, of Alexandria; Carolyn Harlow, of Chesterfield County; Kathleen O’Dell, of Montgomery County; Melonie Yielding, of Prince William County; and Julia Young, of Chesapeake.

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Indian Village Added to Bluemont Fair Lineup BY MARGARET MORTON

fter a late summer lull, the first of the Loudoun autumn fairs will hit Sept. 17 and 18 in the mountainside village of Bluemont. The nip in the air always heralds a certain excitement, and for the 47th year Bluemont will take full advantage of that expectation, offering a variety of activities to entice visitors. Running from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days, the festival includes a 5K run, juried craft demonstrations, four stages of musical performances, appearances by local au-

thors, the popular pickle and pie-tasting contest, an antiques and flea market, kids’ activities, homemade baked goods and pony rides. A new attraction this year is an Indian village focused on the area’s Native American history. Located on the grounds of the Bluemont Montessori School the village will offer storytelling, traditional arts and crafts demonstrations and other activities. Host organization Sanctuary on the Trail invites military veterans and uniformed services personnel to participate in a traditional Native American tribute ceremony at 1 p.m. both days. Admission

to the Indian Village is $3 per person or $15 for families, but all uniformed service members, military veterans and their families are free. On Saturday only, there will be horse-drawn carriage rides through the grounds of the Boulder Crest Retreat for Military and Veteran Wellness. Admission to the Bluemont Fair is $5 per person, free to ages nine and under. For full details of activities, go to bluemontfair.org. mmorton@loudoun.now

Purcellville Council Prepares for Strategy Retreat BY MARGARET MORTON After taking office July 1, members of the Purcellville Town Council made it clear they wanted to do some things differently. This weekend, they’ll talk about those plans in detail. They have planned a strategic planning session Sept. 9-10 at the Purcellville Train Station. The session will be moderated by planning guru Mike Chandler, director of education for Virginia Tech’s Land Use Education Program. The retreat will start on Friday, Sept. 9, with sessions starting at 12:30 p.m. and ending at 10 p.m. The retreat is a public meeting and the public may attend for all or portions of the program.

Half-hour sessions with department heads will commence after lunch, starting with Administration/IT from 1:30 to 2 p.m., Town Attorney from 2 to 2:30 p.m., Finance from 2:30 to 3 p.m., Community Development from 3 to 3:30 p.m., Public Works from 3:30 to 4 p.m. and the Police Department from 4 to 4:30 p.m. After a work session with Chandler, the council will decamp for dinner at Magnolias at the Mill Restaurant. The evening session on Friday covers planning topics, starting with the Planning Commission from 6:30 to 7 p.m. It is followed by the Board of Architectural Review from 7 to 7:30 p.m. and the Board of Zoning Appeals from 7:30 to 7:45 p.m.

Community Development Functions follow, starting with the Economic Development Advisory Committee from 7:45 to 8:15 p.m. The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board will be covered from 8:15 to 8:45 p.m., and the Purcellville Arts Council will close out the topic roster from 8:45 to 9:15 p.m. Saturday is designed as a daylong work session, from 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Members will discuss their priorities, develop a two-year strategic plan and draw up a legislative agenda for the upcoming General Assembly session. Also the council will work with Chandler and town staff on professional development and team building. mmorton@loudounnow.com

George Washington’s entrepreneurial skills will be the focus of the Lovettsville Historical Society’s next lecture. University of Virginia History Professor Edward G. Lengel will present “First Entrepreneur: How George Washington Built His—and the Nation’s — Prosperity” at 2 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 18, at St. James United Church of Christ. Using Washington’s extensive, but often overlooked financial papers, Lengel will highlight the effective side of Washington’s personality to show how the general used his talents as a businessman and manager—extending them for the benefit of the new nation. Washington was a self-educated man, who managed to build not only his Mount Vernon estate into a huge multitiered enterprise, but carefully harnessed meager resources in support of the colony’s push for independence and to establish a sound economic footing for the new nation. Following Washington’s train of thought, Engel described the economic work involved in melding 13 separate colonies into one entity, and establishing a national bank—in collaboration with Alexander Hamilton. His focus on core economic principles of probity, transparency, careful management and calculated boldness remain instructive examples for today’s business leaders and investors, according to Engel. Engel has written several books on America’s first president and is editor of The Papers of George Washington. The program is free, but donations are welcome to offset expenses. The church is located at 10 E. Broad Way. For more information, call  Edward Spannaus at 540822-9194, or 703-727-9758.

Purcellville Southern States Kicks Off Groundbreaking The 50-year-old Purcellville Southern States Cooperative will celebrate the launch of a new era on Friday when it begins construction of a larger store. The ceremony to begin the process will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, Sept. 9. The co-op’s board of directors will be on hand, as will Mayor Kwasi Fraser and members of the Purcellville Town Council, customers TOWN NOTES >> 20

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Purcellville Golf Club Plans First Charity Tournament The Loudoun Golf & Country Club in Purcellville has been the site of many charitable tournaments, but, until this year, it has never held one of its own. That will change on Monday, Oct. 3, when the club will hold its inaugural charity tournament to benefit Blue Ridge Hospice. The idea came from club member and event Committee Chairwoman Whitney McCracken. “They approached us, and we are so grateful that the club picked us as their first annual charity,” Blue Ridge CEO Ernie Carnevale said. The club’s goal is to raise $40,000 to support the organization. That money will augment funds generated by the organization’s nine thrift shops in an eight-county region. Over the past several years it has increased its presence in Loudoun with an office in Middleburg and thrift stores in Purcellville and Leesburg. “On average, we serve about 200 patients per day in the region,” Carnevale said, noting the funds raised from the golf tournament will be used for patients who lack the ability to pay for either basic services or needed additional care. “We’re excited to be their choice. Many of the [club] members have been touched by our services,” Carnevale said. The club will donate all the carts and greens fees for the Oct. 3 event— thereby allowing the entry fees to be donated to the charity. The Oct. 3 event will start at 9:30 a.m. with registration and breakfast. Play begins with an 11 a.m. shotgun start in the scramble golf format. Dinner, silent and live auctions, raffles and awards will round out the day. Entry fees are $150 per player. Organizers are still lining up sponsors for participation at a variety of levels. Register online at loudoungolf.com; by phone to Rhonda Walls at 540-3387679 or rwalls@loudoungolf.com.

North Gate Vineyard Welcomes New Artist Leesburg artist Penny Hauffe returns for a second time as North Gate Vineyard’s artist-in-residence. She will host a reception and exhibit of her work “Joy—A collection created to bring a smile of Joy to young and young at heart” at the vineyard north of Purcellville. The reception will be held from 3 to 5 p.m. and Hauffe’s work will be on exhibit through December. Paintings include scenes from recent travels, animals and whimsical pieces. The art residency program was initiated by Mark and Vicki Fedor, owners of North Gate Vineyard, to support local artists by providing a public venue for their work and a facility for class-

es area lectures, as well as for musical performances. Hauffe will teach a silk scarf painting class on Sept. 11. The vineyard is located at 16301 Hillsboro Road.

Lovettsville Orders Sought for Memorial Pavers Oct. 1 is the deadline for area residents to order a memorial paver to be placed at the town’s veteran’s memorial. Each paver costs $250 and orders should be placed with the town at 540822-5788. Three area residents—Darcy Shakya, Christy Tyrrell and Bonnie Tyrrell— are raising funds to buy a paver for U.S. Army veteran and popular musician Michael Stephenson who died last Saturday. Stephenson will be remembered by patrons of the Mad Horse Brew Pub and Creek’s Edge Winery. The three also plan to use the money to buy a brick at the Marine Corps Museum in Quantico. Contributions may be made at Lovettsville Style and Shave and at Bonnie’s Country Kitchen. Funds in excess of the cost of the two pavers will be donated to the Coalition to Support America’s Heroes in Stephenson’s name.

Hillsboro Hillsboro Council Approves Town Expansion The Hillsboro Town Council last week adopted a resolution asking the Board of Supervisors to approve a 66acre expansion of the town’s current 60 acres. The action followed the Aug. 31 public hearing, with 16 speakers in attendance. Speakers enthusiastically endorsed the proposal. Among the reasons for support were residents who wanted to be part of the town community; planned improvements to the roads and the town utility system; and to eliminate the number lots that are partially inside the town and partially in the county. Currently the smallest town in the county—and one of the smallest in the commonwealth—Hillsboro has long been plagued by inconsistent boundaries that do not recognize several of the town’s most notable buildings— including the Old Stone School, the Hillsboro Charter School and the Hillsboro United Methodist Church—all of which would be in town under the proposal The Board of Supervisors was scheduled to consider the application on Tuesday, Sept. 6. mmorton@loudounnow.com

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comprehensive emblem to reflect the region’s history. Gillespie said the nonprofit hopes the new logo will illustrate the richness and diversity of those who populated the region. He acknowledged that in some quarters “we are [seen as] only a Mosby or Civil War organization.” Gillespie emphasized there has been no change in the nonprofit’s mission, which has has focused on “preservation through education” from its beginnings in 1995. The organization’s motto is “See it, Save it, Pass it on.” Gillespie maintains that when people see an extraordinary historical landscapes in the heritage area—which includes Loudoun, Fauquier, Clarke, Prince William and Warren counties— they’ll want to preserve it for future generations. That is the stewardship ethic MHAA works to promote, he said. For more information on MHAA, its programs and activities, go to mosbyheritagearea.org. or call 540-687-6681. mmorton@loudounnow.com

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TEENS, LOOKING FOR WORK? Leap Street Connects Students and Neighbors BY RENSS GREENE

new web-based service developed in Lovettsville is laying the path for entrepreneurial students to start their own summer businesses in their own neighborhoods. Leap Street began when Diana Greene, 11 years old at the time, decided to start babysitting. “I found myself kind of in a position where I was the manager of her job, because people tend to approach things through parents now,” said Diana’s mother and the creator of Leap Street, Robin Greene. “I did a lot of babysitting growing up. I never coordinated my jobs through my parents. My mom was never like, ‘oh, you’re going to babysit for this person on this day.’” So Robin looked around for a service that would help Diana run her own business, but none existed for teenage students. “I really thought that there was an opportunity for us to come up with a way so that parents are not quite as involved and yet still feel safe with having their kids go do work in the community,” Greene said. Leap Street provides a place where students and neighbors connect online to work and hire. Students need a parent to help them set up an account, which list the types of work the students do, and all their messaging online is available to the parent. Neighbors are subject to background checks, and can browse the profiles of Leap Street kids around them to find someone to watch the kids, mow the lawn, tutor, or anything else the students

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around them are offering. “We’re encouraging students to really think about what their skills are, and how they might use them to make money,” Greene said. “I think because where we live here in western Loudoun, there aren’t as many businesses around here that kids can go walk to after school.” Greene said she feels students don’t know their neighbors as well as when she was a teenager, and that students now also have trouble scheduling their heavy academic, extracurricular, and sports calendars. Most of the profiles right now are around Lovettsville and Purcellville. “We’re up to about 200 users, and hopefully the more people that use the service, the more opportunity there is for everybody,” Greene said. For her part, Diana found work at Heather Whitfield’s childcare service, Heather’s Kids. Whitfield said the website helps her “pick the needle out of

the haystack” when she’s finding help. “Diana was great,” Whitfield said. “I have to say, speaking for myself, I kind of tend to look at the younger generations as not having the same work ethic that I was instilled with. A lot of people have this idea that they’re entitled to things.” Because she runs a childcare service, Whitfield is required by the Department of Social Services to conduct her own background checks. But she said having potential employee’s credentials on the website lets her have “an assurance that I’m going to get someone of good quality, even before the interview.” Wesley Hope, a sophomore at Woodgrove High School, heard about Leap Street from some of his friends at lunch last year. They were signing up to TEENS AT WORK >> 23

Beltway Brewing Fills Market Gap Barrel by Barrel BY RENSS GREENE Buffalo Wing Factory did an unusual thing when it won third place among American Pale Ales in the Virginia Craft Brewers Guild awards with its Rain or Shine Session IPA: It won an award with the only beer it has ever submitted to the competition. It managed that with the help of an unusual brewery: Beltway Brewing Company in Sterling. You won’t find many Beltway Brewing Company beers in stores or bars. When Beltway’s brewers have the space, they make their own beers, but their bread and butter is as a contract brewery—helping to bring other brewers’ recipes to market. “My music analogy for this is, if beer is music, and beer brands are the bands, then we’re a recording studio,” said Beltway Brewing Company founder and president Sten Sellier, who is fond of speaking in musical analogies. “You come here for us to use

[ BIZ NOTES ] Rural Economic Development Council Seeks New Members Loudoun County is working to fill 18 seats on the Rural Economic Development Council. First, there are vacancies in three membership categories: direct marketing, outdoor recreation and professional services. Also, the terms of 15 of the panel’s 31 members expire at the end of the year. The council is looking for volunteers who have expertise in agribusiness, banking and finance, education, environmental resources, equine, historic tourism property, rural-based business, and the wine industry. There are four at-large positions that also must be filled by Jan. 1. Applications, résumés and letters of interest are due by Sept. 23. Applications may be made online at lfportal.loudoun.gov/forms/ advisoryapp. Letters of interest and a résumé should be sent to the Board of Supervisors at PO Box 7000, Suite 300, Leesburg, VA 20177 or to bos@loudoun.gov and cassie.walls@loudoun.gov. A nominating committee, appointed by the chairman of the REDC, will conduct application interviews and propose a slate of nominees to the REDC. The Board of Supervisors will make the appointments. More information about the REDC can be found at biz. loudoun.gov.

Zillion Named Among Top Minority Suppliers Ashburn’s Zillion Technologies Inc. was named a 2016 Top 100 Minority Business Enterprise winner by the Capital Region Minority Supplier Development Council. The award recognizes owners of minority business enterprises in Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, DC, who have demonstrated exceptional entrepreneurial accomplishments, a high level of professionalism, and who have made substantial contributions to their community. Zillion, based at University Center, provides application and software development, technology consulting, staffing, and hardware and software licensing. Learn more at zilliontechnologies.com.

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that he’s taking in school now is much different.” Robin Greene hopes she will eventually be able to connect her program to newly-mandated financial literacy classes in the schools. Diana, who just turned 16, is already learning those lessons. She said she’s been putting money into her savings account toward a car. “It helped me better understand how I can manage my own money and make my own money, and I feel better connected with the people I work with, and I can make my own schedule to work with them and make money on my own time,” she said. Learn more at leapstreet.org.

Visit Loudoun’s President and CEO Beth Erickson was one of only 40 graduates nationwide to be presented with the Certified Destination Management Executive designation by the Destination Marketing Association this year. The award was presented at the association’s 2016 Convention in Minneapolis, MN. The integrated executive program is designed to better prepare senior tourism executives for change and competition and to help them become more effective leaders. Erickson has been at the helm of Visit Loudoun for three years. She said the program gave her the opportunity to strengthen her skills and gain understanding of issues that might affect Visit Loudoun and the community it serves, as well as becoming a more effective leader and contributor to the tourism industry. “The key part of the program, and why it’s so important, is that it allows us to learn from others their best practices, whether they’re large jurisdictions like New York or Los Angeles, or smaller areas,” she said. “It lets us look at the challenges and opportunities that are always of value in professional development.” A resident of Waterford for 30 years, Erickson worked for the nonprofit Journey Through Hallowed Ground for 10 years before taking over at Visit Loudoun after serving

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make some money over the summer. To Wes, who will get his learner’s permit in January, it sounded like a great way to come up with some money for gas and for his snowboarding. “It’s alright,” he said. “I mean, it feels better, since I’m getting money for it.” He said his work experience through Leap Street gave him the motivation to get his new job at Great Country Farms. His stepfather, Joe Sorrell, who helped him set up his account, said Wes “owns the process.” Sorrell also did a test run of his own. “I did some hiring of him through the site to see how the chatting goes back and forth, because every parent’s concern is about the safety,” Sorrell said. “When all of this online stuff comes out, and something new comes out, that’s the biggest question: how safe is it going to be for my children to be involved with that?” Sorrell was pleased with what he found. “I felt like I was just as involved as Wes was through the whole process,” Sorrell said. “I saw everything flowing through my email just like his. He can really do nothing without me knowing about it on the site.” He also said he has seen the effects of the summer business on his stepson. “I think that he’s definitely starting to see the light,” Sorrell said. “Even the importance of school for him is starting to hit home now that he’s a sophomore in high school. The seriousness

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That includes Buffalo Wing Factory, which worked with Beltway on perfecting its recipe for more than a year. “We’ve been trying to nail down this session IPA recipe for like a dead 14 months or so,” said Buffalo Wing Factory Director of Operations Dan Tufts. “Now this beer is settled and we’re thrilled with it. We’ve already been in talks with Beltway to start developing our new style.” “I want to have a very serious conversation with the people and create the best beer possible, but also the exact type of beer that they would produce at their facility,” said Operations Manager Tucker Street. Many of those brewers are well-known Loudoun names—Adroit Theory in Purcellville got its start with help from Beltway Brewing, and Beltway production manager Greg Skotzgo worked at Adroit Theory. Beltway helps out with brewers all across the country, which means that its tasting room, though small, has some hard-to-find beers. “We have a couple brands that, to be honest, you just can’t get in the state of Virginia, but you’re able to get here,” Street said. Now, Sellier says, it’s time to grow. He’s in the process of growing his staff and getting ready to expand into adjacent space at its Davis Drive location. “Loudoun has a great craft beer consumer base,” Sellier said, “And they keep asking for more.” rgreene@loudounnow.com

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Loudoun Physical Therapy, located in both Leesburg and Lansdowne, is gearing up to celebrate its 20th anniversary of serving the Loudoun County community. Genevieve Griffin opened the practice in October 1996. “As a physical therapist-owned practice, we pride ourselves on providing a family-like atmosphere, offering a high-level of personal attention, starting with the warm reception our patients receive when they first walk in the door, extending through the entire time of their treatment,” Griffin stated. “We take the extra time to answer questions and work closely with both the patient and their healthcare provider so we can quickly get our patients on the path to recovery and back to their normal routine.” Loudoun Physical Therapy has won numerous awards, including the Loudoun County Chamber of Commerce’s Service Business of the Year, and Small Business of the Year. For more information, go to loudounpt.com.

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Middleburg Real Estate/Atoka Properties has added two new Realtors to its team. Alanna Nichols is a Rochester, NY, native who worked in the technology sector before taking time off to raise three children. As a Realtor, she plans to use her knowledge of Northern Virginia and her experiences as a young professional relocating out of college to help clients find their new home. Larry Cook operates with the philosophy that buying or selling a home should be a positive experience. By creating a low-pressure environment, he strives to understand clients’ needs and desires while assisting them in every step of the real estate experience, ending

with a stress-free transaction. He holds a number of specialized certifications, including the Graduate Realtor Institute’s Accredited Buyer’s Representative SRES, the Senior Real Estate Specialist SFR, and the Short Sales and Foreclosure Resource Certification. For more information, go to atokaproperties.com.

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Startup Connects Landowners, Hunters Some property owners have a deer problem. Others have hunting bows itching to be used. A Richmond-based startup has got a solution for both. Outdoor Access, which launched to coincide with the beginning of urban archery season Sept. 3, brings the people with the acreage and the people with the bows together. “You’ve got a lot of homeowners in this situation that are very frustrated by the damage the deer are doing, and the danger of coming home every night and having to worry about deer jumping in front of your car,” said Buck Robinson, one of the company’s three founders. The serial entrepreneur’s latest business provides the tools for homeowners to grant temporary, paid, access to willing hunters, campers, and hikers who the company has put through background checks. For hunters, it’s a chance to find hunting spots close to home. Robinson, who started hunting as a teenager, said he’s exactly the sort of hunter who benefits from the connection. When he first moved to Virginia from Los Angeles, he didn’t know anybody with land on which to hunt, so he had to go along with other hunting parties. “Then I did get some access, but it’s an hour and a half away,” Robinson said. “It’s great, but it’s a whole day. My wife calls herself a hunting widow. I would leave before the sun came up, and by the time I came home the kids

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A bow hunter waits for deer to come into range in a climbing tree stand on a farm near Lincoln in Loudoun County in 2000. A Richmond-based company is working to partner local hunters with landowners looking to keep deer populations down.

have already gone to bed.” With Outdoor Access, he said, he can go hunting after work and be home in time for dinner. “To us, it’s never been about acreage,” Robinson said. “Certainly that’s a consideration, but it’s more of a matter of, we want to be able to have a large number of properties that are within about a 30-minute drive of any urban

area.” Before launching the site, he went to work signing up landowners from all over the state, including Loudoun. “We’re all over the place, so on a lot of the urban archery opportunities, they’re relatively small properties, somewhere in about the 1-acre range,” Robinson said. Others are about 5-10 acres, and a few are sprawling proper-

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hen two civic-minded rock ‘n’ rollers found themselves serving together on a local United Way council, the idea of a benefit concert was something of a no-brainer. Add in one of the coolest venues around, and you’ve got the perfect setting for the inaugural Loudoun Live! fundraiser for local charities. Loudoun Live! is slated for Saturday, Sept. 10, at Leesburg’s Paxton Campus, offering an afternoon of music, fun, fundraising, and a chance for local nonprofits to connect with the community. The concert is the brainchild of United Way council members (and musicians) Ara Bagdasarian and Amy Bobchek, with support from Paxton Campus Executive Director Jennifer Lassiter and her team. “The best ideas always come from a place of real passion,” Bobchek said. “Ara came to me and said, ‘You know, I’ve been thinking: Loudoun is such a musical community and there’s always great energy around music festivals. We could fit one of those in and do some good for our community along the way.’” Bagdasarian, a Leesburg-based tech entrepreneur and founder of the com-

FYI Loudoun Live! 2-8 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 10 Paxton Campus, 601 Catoctin Circle NE, Leesburg munications company Omnilert (he’s the creator of the RainedOut alert system that local sports parents know and love for field condition reports), is also the guitarist/multi-instrumentalist with Frayed Knots—a Leesburg eclectic rock band. Bobcheck, a Leesburg resident and advertising director for Comcast, is a vocalist for DC-based rock/funk band Big Bad Juju. The two have known each other for years through philanthropic circles, but when Bagdasarian joined the local council for the United Way of the National Capital Area (where Bobchek is finishing her third term as chair), the idea for a benefit concert began to gel. Paxton, with its 17-acre campus and 19th century Carlheim Mansion, was the perfect venue. Paxton Campus, an organization with multiple programs serving children and adults with dis-

Tickets are $30 in advance, $40 at the door Details and tickets: loudounlive.org Food and beverages will be available for sale. Guests are asked to leave picnics and coolers at home, but blankets and lawn chairs are welcome. abilities, gets funding from the United Way’s Community Impact Fund. And Paxton’s leadership had already launched several creative initiatives to combine fundraising with bringing members of the community to the campus—including the wildly popular Shocktober haunted house event every fall and the Music at the Manor outdoor concert series. “We were thinking of ways to increase the amount of money that we can contribute to nonprofits in Loudoun County,” Bagdasarian said. “Everyone thinks we’ve got the wealthiest county, that we don’t have students that are hungry and we don’t have illiteracy, but these things do exist in the community. We need to raise awareness of that and raise money. Those were really the two core objectives.” The other objective, of course, was to

create a fun event with a great lineup of bands. Both Frayed Knots and Big Bad Juju will perform, along with internationally acclaimed songwriter and Loudoun resident Todd Wright and the headliner, Canadian alt-rock superstars Lowest of the Low. Wright is well known for his enthusiasm for performing for good causes. The main act may be less well known to Loudouners: Lowest of the Low is one of the most popular alt-rock bands in Canada with a following in the northern U.S. but has yet to make inroads below the Mason Dixon Line. Bagdasarian, a native of Buffalo, NY, got to know the band during his days playing music in upstate New York and Toronto and saw an opportunity to get a big name for the benefit while creating a mid-Atlantic launching pad for the Canadian rockers. The festival will also feature a second stage spotlighting emerging local musicians. In addition to raising money for the United Way and its grantees, the festival is designed to give some of those nonprofits more visibility and a way to connect with potential volunteers. A “Non-Profit Village” made up of United Way grant recipients includes Friends of Loudoun County Mental Health, Good Shepherd Alliance, Help for Oth

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to break down misconceptions about people who practice Islam. He said that some in the community may feel worried about having Muslims as their neighbors because of the fear of terrorBY LEAH FALLON More than anything, the artists want ism. “One of the most important practheir message, “We are all American,” to tices of our faith is to be kind and caring toward our neighbors regardless of The Art Advisory Committee of be the driving force of the show. Loudoun County, in partnership with “As you know, Islam is under threat,” their faith,” he said. Although Roeder is a Christian, he the All Dulles Area Muslim Society, will Roeder said. “I’m often asked to be an feature an Islamic art show this month advocate or explainer for Islam and in was born in Lebanon to the parents of at the County Government Center in those conversations I frequently meet American diplomats and has lived all over the world including Leesburg. Egypt, the Sinai Peninsula, Larry Roeder, member of the Gaza, and Sudan. At the age ADAMS Center mosque and of 8, his father handed him Loudoun County Art Advisothe Qur’an and told him ry Committee board member, to read it—not to become said the show isn’t about Islam. Muslim, but to become The artists, all members of the more informed and “not to ADAMS center, are Americans be swayed by ignorance.” who want to help bridge the gap He says of Muslims he has of knowledge about Islam. encountered, “They have “We are not looking for offialways impressed me as cial recognition of any religion,” quite similar to Christians Roeder said. “What we wanted and just as peaceful, with is to host an opportunity for much the same goals in life artists who are Muslim and pray for economic prosperity or work in Loudoun to show art and a peaceful life as any that has been informed by their American.” religiosity and culture.” He joined the ADAMS The Islamic-American artists’ center four years ago and work represents the great divercontinues to advocate for sity and range of the cultural Ahmed Ansari’s work is one of the pieces in the Islamic Art Show. the Muslim community. traditions of Islam, with a wide Bringing together artists to range of ideas on what makes art great. people who have never met a Muslim, exhibit their work is part of that effort. The artwork being displayed ranges or didn’t realize it, more likely.” Bridges of Faith and Traditions, Isfrom an oil painting of an iconic AmerThe artists hope by putting their art ican bison to a portrait of a girl. Some on display in Loudoun, and inviting the lamic Art Show will be in the Govpieces are modern Islamic abstract, community, that it could bring more ernment Center on 1 Harrison St. SE Leesburg from Sept. 12 to Nov. 4. The while others are very traditional. “Like acceptance for the Islamic community. the art of many cultures, there is no one Ahmed Ansari, of Chantilly, will opening reception is Monday, Sept. 12, thing that is Islamic art, which was one show two of his art pieces. He knows from 5:30 to 7 pm. in Gallery One at the of our points,” Roeder said. that the exhibit can be a positive way County Government Center.

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ARTISTS’ RECEPTION: AMY OLIVER AND KAREN OLIVER Saturday, Sept. 10, 5-8 p.m.; Arts In The Village Gallery, 1601 Village Market Blvd., Suite 116, Leesburg. Details: artsinthevillage.com Mother and daughter artists—paper collage artist Karen Oliver and ceramicist Amy Oliver—will be on hand to launch their new show “Dreams of Trees and Other Living Things.” Event is free and open to the public.

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[ LETTERS ] Make Loudoun Safe Again Editor: First, my sympathies go out to the family of the tragic accident in Lansdowne last week. This is a serious problem in our neighborhoods in Loudoun County. I run, bike and walk with our two little kids and constantly see people not paying attention while driving. On several occasions, if we did not stop, even though we had the right of way, we would have been hit. We need stricter enforcement along with residents reporting these distracted drivers to the authorities. I believe a major cause for distracted drivers is cell phones. According to the article, I have not seen whether the man driving the vehicle was on his cell phone, but I find it deplorable that he could not see a person walking. I would like to see an investigation with answers. But the bottom-line, we need to make our county safe again for pedestrians. We can do this by having the VDOT install more crosswalks with flashing lights along with signs in the middle of cross walks that say: “State Law, Stop For Pedestrians.” I am shocked our county does not have more of these signs. Furthermore, the problem is compounded by VDOT not adequately marking our roads and installing preventive measures, like lights at crosswalks or even stoplights to allow our families to cross safely. One prime example is on Ashburn Village Boulevard by the Ashburn Sports Pavilion. Several years ago, after contacting our county supervisors to paint a crosswalk and add signs there, I wrote to the governor’s office and my request was passed to the appropriate people to have the signs installed. The problem today is that those signs

do not really stop drivers. They do not yield to pedestrians. I urge this media outlet along with my fellow Loudoun residents to write to the governor to have actual stop lights that pedestrians can press to stop traffic while they walk. I want our county to be the safest, pedestrian-friendly community in Northern Virginia and we must work as a unified community to address pedestrian safety along with distracted drivers. – Jason Mello, Ashburn

Shady Deal Editor: I was disappointed to see that Board of Supervisors Chairwoman Phyllis Randall declined to answer a question about where a Redskins Stadium should go. Arlington Board Vice Chairman Jay Fisette said no and got the crowd to laugh at Loudoun when he suggested our county. Prince William County Board of Supervisors Corey Stewart said flat out no for PW County, too. People who follow these publicly funded stadiums know that a shady deal is coming to Loudoun on the backs of Loudoun taxpayers. Our governor is actively negotiating to get the stadium here and our local leaders say nothing. The silence speaks volumes. Publicly funded stadiums never benefit the taxpayers. Never. Not since Metro has a more vital decision come to Loudoun. The approval of development after development is overcrowding our schools and now they want to overcrowd our jammed roads on Sundays. Please make your voice heard. – Peter Fedders, Leesburg

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Very unique property! Custom built by artist! 12+ acres, incredible views & privacy, gorgeous family room with beautiful stone fireplace, wood floors, cathedral ceiling, loft with landing, lovely kitchen with built-in seating, huge art studio with its own entrance, main level master with wool carpet & lovely master bath, finished lower level, den with stone fireplace, 2BR, full bath, & walk out, 2 car garage, lovely deck, pond & privacy! $749,000 Joy Thompson • (540) 729-3428

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Circa 1852 Federal style 4 BR house with original details and sophisticated updates. Lovely blend of new with old, complete renovation from top to bottom, completed 2016! New systems, 3.5 baths, kitchen, metal roof, just a few improvements from long list. Gracious sun-filled rooms, 9’ ceilings, wood burning fireplaces. Property includes large landscaped garden with pool, Leesburg historic district. Walk to downtown. 20 mins to Dulles Int. Airport. A perfect in town retreat~reduced! $1,195,000 Mary Owen Chatfield-Taylor • 540-454-6500

20966 ST LOUIS RD, MIDDLEBURG Wow! 2 lots! House and horse barn on one lot, plus extra lot to build, sell, or farm. Great views. Private & peaceful, with hard top road. Unique home features main-level BR & 3 more upstairs. Great kitchen with stone FP; brick FP in dining room, great floors. Big windows, with views onto tall hardwoods and large flat yard and multiple decks/patios. Google “Youtube Kim Hurst Presents” for video. $824,500 Kim Hurst • (703) 932-9651 • YourCountryHome.net

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Completely remodeled 3 to 4 bedroom farmhouse. All new floors, kitchen, baths, windows, siding. The house was taken down to the studs by the current owners and completely remodeled. Top-of-the line bathrooms and kitchen. Huge exterior deck. And versatile large detached studio that could easily be converted to garage/ workshop/apartment/studio/etc...A rare opportunity! $524,900 Colleen Gustavson • (703) 296-2347

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Fabulous historic property in the heart of Paris.Zoned Village Commercial. 1.7+ acres consisting of a main residence/showroom with 2 bedrooms and 1 bath. 2 bedroom Guest House/Rental Property and two smaller buildings for retail, office space, or storage. $599,000 Peter Pejacsevich • (540) 270-3835 Scott Buzzelli • (540) 454-1399

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20979 SANDSTONE SQ, STERLING Beautifully maintained end unit townhouse ready for new buyer. Hardwoods throughout the main level, new roof, new stainless steel kitchen appliances.The largest model with 2804 sf. Great location to Cascades Market Place, RT 7 and RT 28. Convenient to Dulles Airport. $485,500 Rohani Stewart • (703) 244-8540

43458 NOTTINGHAM SQ, ASHBURN

Elegant 3 level home with garage, fireplace, and 3 level extension. Master has sitting room & luxury bath, kitchen with family room and sunroom, Lower level rec room with den! Backs to large common area. Plenty of parking on quiet cul-desac. Open layout very sunny and clean. Recently painted. Backs to common area, community trails and amenities - less than 2 miles to future Metro stop! Custom Built-in cabintetry in den and master. 2000+sf. $399,000 Colleen Gustavson • (703) 296-2347

22298 ST LOUIS RD, MIDDLEBURG Hard to find single family dwelling at this price-lots of potential! Sturdy 3 BR/1BA house on a large, level, three-quarters of an acre lot with a partially finished basement. Convenient location between Middleburg and Purcellville. $240,000 Mary Roth (540) 535-6854