Loudoun Now for Sept. 27, 2018 by Loudoun Now

LoudounNow LOUDOUN COUNTY’S COMMUNITY-OWNED NEWS SOURCE

[ Vol. 3, No. 45 ]

[ loudounnow.com ]

Special Discover Loudoun Section Inside This Issue

September 27, 2018 ]

Comstock, Wexton Spar in Battleground Debate BY RENSS GREENE

Renss Greene/Loudoun Now

Construction is underway on an ice skating center and Super Walmart at Compass Creek south of Leesburg.

Microsoft Buys 332 Acres Near Leesburg

W LOUDOUN NOW STAFF

hile it has been Amazon and its search of a second headquarters that has been the focus of economic development efforts in recent months, another tech giant just made a huge investment in Loudoun County. Microsoft Corp. last week closed on deal to purchase 332 acres on the west side of Leesburg Executive Airport from the Petersen Companies. The Compass Creek property, just south of Leesburg’s municipal boundary, is a 550-acre tract approved for construction of 2.5 million square feet of office space, 550,000 square feet of retail development, 300,000 square feet of flex-industrial uses and a hotel. Already approved on the property is the 100,000-square-foot center ION International Training Center and a Super Wal-Mart. The sale was valued at nearly $73 million. Supervisors Tony R. Buffington

(R-Blue Ridge) and Geary M. Higgins (R-Catoctin) said Monday night the site will likely be used for data centers. Under the property’s current zoning, data centers are permitted. “I’m very excited that Microsoft has made this commitment to Loudoun County. Loudoun continues to evolve as a technology location, and I’m very confident this will be a very successful campus for the future of one of the world’s great companies,” Loudoun’s Executive Director of Economic Development Buddy Rizer said. While the land is located south of Leesburg’s municipal limits, it is located in a zone the Town Council is targeting for possible annexation. The land is located within the Joint Land Management Area, where the county board controls zoning, but the town is expected to provide water and sewer service. Because the town charges significantly higher utility rates to its out-of-town customers, there may be an economic incentive to move the property inside town limits if Microsoft plans data centers, which use high volumes of water in their cooling systems.

Microsoft’s new property adds to a de facto Leesburg technology corridor, with spinal technology company K2M and engineering company Electronic Instrumentation and Technology LLC also in the area of Battlefield Parkway and the Dulles Greenway. “I’m most certainly excited at the prospect of a major company coming to the Leesburg area and hope this translates into new high-paying jobs for the residents of Leesburg,” said Leesburg Mayor Kelly Burk. The Microsoft deal is the latest in a series of tech company land grabs. Days earlier, the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority sold 424 acres of surplus land on the west side of Dulles Airport to Digital Realty Trust LP for $236.5 million. In July, Sentinel Data Centers paid $82.5 million for 280 acres of undeveloped land just north of Dulles Airport. Also in July, the Board of Supervisors approved plans by Zebra Ventures LLC, a DuPont family venture, to build four data centers on 61 acres at the former WorldCom campus in Ashburn.

The candidates in one of the mostwatched races for Congress debated before a packed house at the National Conference Center in Lansdowne Friday morning. Both sought to advertise themselves as bipartisan and effective legislators. “I stepped up to run for Congress because I truly fear how much damage can be done to this country in the next two years by this president and the Congress that enables him, but also because I have proven that I am a thoughtful and successful legislator who delivers real bipartisan results for my constituents,” said State Sen. Jennifer T. Wexton (D-33), during the event sponsored by the Loudoun County Chamber of Commerce. “This race is about results versus the resistance,” second-term representative Barbara Comstock (R-VA-10) said. “My opponent is rated the most left-wing senator, and has said she wants to represent the resistance. I want to and have represented you and have gotten results.” Wexton’s attempt to unseat Comstock has been one of the more closely watched races in the country. Virginia’s 10th congressional district is one of the nation’s most politically mixed districts and quickly changing. Voters have backed a combination of both Republicans and Democrats at the local and state levels. In its most recent elections, the area has seen a rising blue wave—flushing out all but one Republican member of purple Loudoun’s state House of Delegates representation, and supporting Democrats Hillary Clinton for president and Ralph Northam for governor. RealClearPolitics ranks the race leaning Democrat. Comstock, however, has handily won her elections, even when Democrats won elsewhere on the ballot. But she has seen her electoral margin shrink—she won her first election with 56 percent of the vote, and in 2016 with 53 percent. The race has been closely watched as DEBATE >> 35

ECRWSS Postal Customer

Permit #1401 Southern MD

PAID

U.S. Postage PRESRT STD

FIVE STARS • 765 REVIEWS • TOP 1% INJECTOR

Botox by Amy & Meredith

Bank points with Brilliant Distinctions when you visit #BotoxByAmy and #BotoxByMeredith to receive savings on your Botox treatments AND other Mountcastle Medspa services! Call to see how you can save today!

Mention this ad & receive Botox at $10/Unit (Regular $12/Unit)

44095 Pipeline Plaza #430, Ashburn VA, 20147 | www.MountcastlePlasticSurgery.com | 703-454-5659

Norman K. Styer/Loudoun Now

The picnic area at Harpers Ferry Brewing offers sweeping views of the Potomac River and the Rt. 340 bridge.

Harpers Ferry Brewing Opens Thursday

BY NORMAN K. STYER our years ago two Loudoun families teamed up to open Loudoun’s first farm brewery—even before the local government had finalized rules for their operations. On Thursday, those pioneers will open the county’s newest—and northernmost— brewery on a bluff high above the Potomac River. Mark and Ronda Powell and Darren and Tammi Gryniuk, the founders of Old 690 Brewing Company south of Hillsboro, have spent the past year building Harpers Ferry Brewing in the footprint of the Blue Ridge Rod and Gun Club, which was destroyed by fire decades ago. The result is a large tasting room that retains the hunting lodge atmosphere and acres of outdoor picnic spots that offer sweeping views of the Potomac River and historic Harpers Ferry. “It’s kinda cool. There is a lot of history up here,” Ronda Powell said on Sunday during a friends and family unveiling of their work. “We tried to recreate a lodge feel—hence the deer

heads, the elk and the caribou—and the boar in the bathroom.” The Old 690 team was invited to the property by their new partners George “J.R.” Heffner and his wife, Holly. The Heffners have been busy in recent years, too, building the Harpers Ferry Adventure Center into Loudoun’s largest outdoor recreation business. “We hope that this becomes just a really big destination for people. We have camping. We have hiking. We have rafting. We have tubing. We have Segway tours. We have the ropes course. There’s the zip line. There’s so much here to offer people,” Ronda Powell said. “I’m really hoping that this becomes not only a farm brewery, but also a destination where people can hang out for a day and come for the weekend.” Seemingly secluded at the northern edge of Loudoun County, the brewery isn’t off the beaten track. At the intersection of Rt. 340 and Harpers Ferry Road, the brewery is bordered by one of the area’s busiest commuter routes, just a mile or so from one of the region’s HARPERS FERRY >> 35

Norman K. Styer/Loudoun Now

Bear Chase Brewing Co. General Manager Chris Suarez is reveling in the early success of the brewery, which offers patrons nine beers, scenic views and proximity to the Appalachian Trail.

Bear Chase Attracts Remote Workers, Hikers BY PATRICK SZABO While it’s becoming more common for Loudouners to see a new brewery open, it’s less usual to see one that appeals to not only the everyday beer drinker, but also the business profes-

INSIDE

sional and the avid hiker. Bear Chase Brewing Co. in Bluemont opened its doors earlier this month for visitors to stop in, grab a drink and enjoy some of the county’s most sceBEAR CHASE >> 35

INDEX Loudoun Gov.......................... 4 Leesburg................................ 8 Education............................. 12 Public Safety........................ 14 Politics................................ 16

Supervisors call for new river crossing

Leesburg looks to honor Lassiter’s legacy

Walbridge, Taintor open 2019 campaigns

Chopra brings Indian cuisine to Loudoun

Our Towns............................ 18 LoCo Living.......................... 24 Obituaries............................ 27 Classifieds........................... 28 Opinion................................ 32

Brews with Views

[ LOUDOUN GOV ]

Renss Greene/Loudoun Now

The Point of Rocks bridge over the Potomac River.

Supervisors Press for New Potomac Bridge

BY RENSS GREENE oudoun County supervisors have narrowed their target location for a new Potomac River crossing—likely a bridge—to connections on Rt. 7 from the interchanges at Rt. 28 or Loudoun County Parkway. The move was opposed by Chairwoman Phyllis J. Randall (D-At Large) and supervisors Kristen C. Umstattd (D-Leesburg) and Suzanne M. Volpe (R-Algonkian), whose district includes the entire range of routes suggested by the board. County supervisors last year voted unanimously to put a new river crossing in Loudoun’s Countywide Transportation Plan, at that time specifying that it should be east of Goose Creek.

They also directed county staff members to evaluate possible routes for that bridge and the road to it. On Thursday, Sept. 20, after a report by county consultants, they narrowed down their preferences for a southern terminus. As described by consulting firm Kimley Horn, the Rt. 28 connection could run northwest, generally following the path of the Broad Run and Bles Park Drive between University Center and Broad Run Farms to Bles Park at the Potomac River. The Loudoun County Parkway connection would continue the road north of its Rt. 7 intersection between Potomac Farms and University Center, again to Bles Park. However, those are corridors; no specific route is set out, and while supervisors have expressed a preference, the county is not limited to those areas.

Volpe and Randall tried at first to cut off work on a future bridge until attitudes change across the river. The Montgomery County Council in Maryland has consistently and unanimously opposed a new bridge. “I am not going to tell our staff to keep using their time and effort to investigate something that isn’t going to happen,” Randall said, suggesting suspending bridge talks “until such time as there’s a reason to talk about it again.” “I’d like to actually hope that we could work on things that we could have a chance of actually improving and having benefit and helping our residents, than a pie-in-the-sky situation when real analysis hasn’t been done,” Volpe said. She has expressed concern— as have some Loudouners—about a bridge’s possible impact on the people

living along its route. But other supervisors said Loudoun has to lead, or no bridge will ever be built. “It’s elected officials’ job to try to set a long-term vision for our region,” said Supervisor Ron A. Meyer Jr. (R-Broad Run). “And yes, this road has been on the fifty-year plan for more than fifty years, but by golly those folks on Rt. 15 who were in this room could have used that road 50 years ago.” He referred to an earlier debate on plans to widen Rt. 15 to relieve intense congestion on the route of another river crossing, the Point of Rocks bridge. And while Randall argued Maryland legislators show no sign of budging on a bridge, other supervisors disagreed. POTOMAC BRIDGE >> 7

Supervisors Launch Rt. 15 Work BY RENSS GREENE Loudoun supervisors have started wheels turning on a project to widen parts of Rt. 15 north of Leesburg. Following a unanimous vote Thursday night, the county transportation staff and consultants will start designing the project to widen Rt. 15 to a four-lane divided road between Battlefield Parkway and Montresor Road, redesign the intersection of Rt. 15 and North King Street to a T-intersection with a traffic light, and bring Limestone School Road and Montresor Road to one intersection on Rt. 15. They also recommended accommodating design guidelines from Journey Through Hallowed Ground where feasible. The traffic signal at Whites Ferry Road would also have to be redesigned to accommodate four lanes. Supervisors set out the guidelines for designing Rt. 15 improvements after decades of studies, years of traffic, and a months-long process that involved bringing in people living along the road. But it was a process that became at times contentious. “Our goal was to develop consensus at the stakeholder level, but sometimes that didn’t happen,” said Department of Transportation and Capital Infrastructure Director Joe Kroboth. When a committee of residents living along Rt. 15 couldn’t reach agreement, he said, county

transportation staff based their recommendations on cost and predicted impact on traffic. In particular, some along the corridor opposed widening the road, and pushed to build a roundabout at the Whites Ferry Road intersection as the best option to keep traffic moving. “It is unconscionable that the county would compromise these historic and natural resources for future generations, and reject them as economic drivers of tourism dollars,” said Mary Gustafson, who with her husband owns a farm near Rt. 15. But despite discussion that lasted late into the night, supervisors were unanimous in their vote, including on the roundabout. Board Vice Chairman Ralph M. Buona (R-Ashburn) said up to this point, the county had suffered “paralysis by analysis.” “This has gone on for decades, but what’s different this time?” Buona said. “What’s different this time is there is a critical mass of our public that are saying, fix the problem.” Some supervisors hedged their vote, noting the design for the project is not yet set. Supervisor Tony R. Buffington (R-Blue Ridge) said, although he may not agree completely with the project’s particulars, “knowing that we can make changes moving forward, even though the motion says something very specific right now, I’m RT. 15 >> 6

Renss Greene/Loudoun Now

Department of Transportation and Capital Infrastructure Preliminary Engineering Manager Jim Zeller hosts a meeting about plans to widen Rt. 7 in and near Leesburg.

Talks Begin for Next Rt. 7 Widening Project BY RENSS GREENE The county department of transportation Tuesday hosted a meeting on plans to add a third eastbound lane to Rt. 7 from Rt. 9 to the Dulles Greenway and a third westbound lane from the Dulles Greenway to West Market Street. The areas are known for their daily rush-hour gridlock. Traffic studies have shown travel speeds as slow as 20 miles per hour, where the speed limit is 55 miles per RT. 7 WIDENING >> 6

Loudoun Board Won’t Press for Equal Rights Amendment BY RENSS GREENE

Supervisors voted 5-1-1-2 not to include the Equal Rights Amendment in its agenda. Supervisors Tony R. Buffington (R-Blue Ridge), Geary M. Higgins (R-Catoctin), Ralph M. Buona (R-Ashburn), Kristen C. Umstattd (D-Leesburg), and Matthew F. Letourneau (R-Dulles) voted not to include it, with Randall opposed, Ron A. Meyer Jr. (R-Broad Run) abstained, and Suzanne M. Volpe (R-Algonkian) and Koran T. Saines (D-Sterling) were absent. The debate was the last item on a meeting that started Thursday and lasted nearly eight hours, adjourning just before 1 a.m.

This board should be focused on things that the Loudoun County Board of Supervisors can directly affect.” — Vice Chairman Ralph M. Buona (R-Ashburn)

rgreene@loudounnow.com

“Dentistry with a Gentle Touch.”

Atiyeh Emam, DDS, PLLC Family & Cosmetic Dentistry

44135 Woodridge Parkway, Suite 280 • Lansdowne,VA 20176-1244

703.858.9200

www.lansdownedental.com

So COOL,You’re Hot! Don’t hide under bulky layers! CoolSculpting® non-invasive fat reduction is FDA-cleared to help you reduce stubborn pockets of fat without surgery.

before

AREAS TREATED: upper arms muffin top double chin love handles bra roll inner & outer thighs abdomen

after

Unretouched AVIE! CoolSculpting patient photos. ®

no needles. no surgery.

20% Off CoolSculpting

when you purchase 2 areas or more.

MODEL

Schedule Your Free Consultation Today 703.348.8159 AVIE! has been a Certified CoolSculpting® Practice since 2013, and has performed over 4000 treatments with amazing results!

to life! your life!

Medical Director: Khalique Zahir, MD aviemedspa.com 552 Fort Evans Road, Suite 110 Leesburg, Virginia

Best All Over Fat Fighter!

Special promotions valid until 10.31.18, and may not be combined. Must mention this ad to receive specials. Individual results vary. Other restrictions may apply.

Loudoun County supervisors will not ask state legislators to support the Equal Rights Amendment, following, first, a vetoed resolution and then a vote this month. Early Friday morning, county supervisors voted not to include ratification of the Equal Rights Amendment in its state legislative agenda, a packet of positions and policies the county government distributes to state lawmakers and lobbyists. “This board should be focused on things that the Loudoun County Board of Supervisors can directly affect,” said Vice Chairman Ralph M. Buona (R-Ashburn). “A classic example tonight was Rt. 15. We directly affect what occurs there. We will make changes. The General Assembly doesn’t’ care what we think.” Earlier this month, Buona blocked a resolution in support of the Equal Rights Amendment from coming to the Board of Supervisors for a vote. Under the board’s rules of order, either the chairman and vice chairman may veto resolutions—which do not carry any lawmaking authority—from coming to a board meeting. The Equal Rights Amendment is an amendment to the U.S. Constitution first introduced in 1921 and since reintroduced that seeks to outlaw discrimination based on gender. Its supporters say Virginia would be the 38th and final state needed to ratify it, but others say there are as few as 31 states supporting the amendment, and that

the deadline to ratify has expired. “If I was in the General Assembly I think I’d support this amendment, so I have no problem with it,” Supervisor Ron Meyer (R-Broad Run) said. “So if I was state senator, or in the House of Delegates, I would have no problem supporting it.” But he, too, argued it’s not an issue for Loudoun’s legislative agenda. “This board functions well despite our partisan differences and our disagreements because we don’t let ourselves get bogged down,” said Supervisor Matthew F. Letourneau (R-Dulles), arguing adopting a position on the Equal Rights Amendment would open the board to debating any number of issues not particular to Loudoun. Some of the debate centered on whether remarks by late Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia meant he believed women are not guaranteed equal protection under the Constitution. “When you’re trying to interpret Justice Scalia’s remarks and you’re on the Board of Supervisors, it’s a pretty good indication you’re a little off track,” Letourneau said. The Equal Rights Amendments’ only champion on the board, Chairwoman Phyllis J. Randall (D-At Large), said “the thing that’s the most shocking to me about this whole conversation is we’re having this conversation in 2018.” “Mr. Meyer, you said if you could vote for this you would. Well, you can, and you chose not to,” Randall said, calling it a “money where your mouth is moment.”

Rt. 7 Widening

Rt. 15

<< FROM 4

hour. According to Department of Transportation and Capital Infrastructure Preliminary Engineering Manager Jim Zeller, the county has no firm plans for that project yet. It will first need to take into account impacts at the four interchanges along that stretch of road: Rt. 9, West Market Street, South King Street and the Greenway. It will also access its policy for local access from Rt. 7 in that area, and determine whether bridges would have to be widened or replaced or other structures removed. “Once we get a general idea of what it is we’re building and how we’re going to do it, then we start preliminary design, which is basically determining the project’s footprint,” Zeller said. Some Leesburg residents are already worried about being near that footprint. At the meeting they expressed concerns about a wider, louder Rt. 7. Some, particularly from the Fox Ridge neighborhood, said it meant affecting their lives and property values to benefit people driving through Leesburg. The county has not yet set aside money for the project. It will seek funding from the state Smart Scale Program, and could also pursue funding from the Northern Virginia Transportation Authority and from federal grants. With no designs in place, the county has no estimate for the cost of

going to be OK with the motion here tonight.” “This is a safety issue for me primarily,” said Supervisor Kristen C. Umstattd (D-Leesburg). “This road is terribly unsafe. When there is an accident, or when there is a fire, or when somebody has need of an ambulance, if it’s in rush hour … you can’t get your fire engines, your ambulances, and your law enforcement up this road because nobody has any place to pull over.” And while the Rt. 15 debate has gotten heated, Preliminary Engineering Manager Jim Zeller said it was “actually the easy part.” “The hard part is getting into the manner of how the road is going to be widened and what it will look like, and how we go about balancing unavoidable impacts,” Zeller said. Supervisor Geary M. Higgins (R-Catoctin) called the Sept. 20 vote “the end of the beginning.” “The heavy lifting is just starting with the design stage. I am not getting everything that I want tonight,” he said. “No one is going to get everything they want out of this project, and I think the analysis needs to drive this project.”

Loudoun County

A map prepared by county transportation staff depicting the stretch of Rt. 7 proposed for widening.

the project. But without designs in hand, county representatives also cannot confirm whether expanding the right-of-way would impact homes near the Leesburg Bypass, or whether the project would include considerations like sound barriers. The Board of Supervisors initiated the project, at the same time starting work to amend the Countywide Transportation Plan to describe Rt. 7 as having four lanes in either direction in that area at full buildout. County staff members expect the first planning documents in December. Loudouners will have several chances to comment on the project:

when county supervisors take up the county’s capital improvement plan during budget deliberations, during public comment on the county’s Smart Scale application, and according to transportation staff, during another public meeting after some design has been completed. Comments and questions can also be submitted at Route7@ loudoun.gov. The meeting was attended by Supervisor Kristen C. Umstattd (D-Leesburg),who lives in the Fox Ridge neighborhood; Leesburg Mayor Kelly Burk; and Leesburg Councilman Ron Campbell. rgreene@loudounnow.com

rgreene@loudounnow.com

This Fall

Leave Your Old Old Floors Floors Your Behind Behind

CARPET • HARDWOOD • LAMINATE • LUXURY VINYL TILE

www.loudounvalleyfloors.com

Ashburn (703) 724-4300 Purcellville (540) 338-4300 Financing Avaialble!

County Supervisors Renew Loudoun Museum Funding A few days after a rosy reception at the Leesburg Town Council—and two months after closing the center indefinitely—the new Loudoun Museum board of trustees last week won funding from a reluctant Board of Supervisors. “I was pretty close to saying, ‘we’ve been doing this for a long time, and I am now done,’” said Chairwoman Phyllis J. Randall (D-At Large) during the Sept. 20 meeting. She said she could vote to extend the museum’s funding only on the strength of the people in the new board of trustees, which was appointed in January. The new board includes Michael O’Connor, Sharon Virts, Sally Travis, Mary Frances Forcier, Eric Boast, and Will Turner. Since the new board started, the museum has seen a shakeup, including the firing former Executive Director Leslie Mazeska, the resignation of the rest of the museum staff, and the decision to close the museum’s doors indefinitely. O’Connor told supervisors the museum has to have “the right people, the right finance, the right programs, and the right attitude.” “A museum is a vibrant, living thing, and it’s not just bayonets, bombs and bullets,” O’Connor said. “It’s really an outreach to children, to visitors—it’s an international effort, truly.” In 2015, the Board of Supervisors approved supplemental funding for the Loudoun Museum—something the county government had done repeatedly in the past. Supervisors expressed growing frustration over the center’s operations and an agreement was drawn up in 2016 to give the museum $156,000 a year for three years, contingent on meeting quarterly benchmarks, and renewing annually. In 2017, the county staff found the museum had been meeting its benchmarks and supervisors renewed the agreement. This year, despite disruptions at the

Potomac bridge << FROM 4 Board Vice Chairman Ralph M. Buona (R-Ashburn) and Supervisor Matthew F. Letourneau (R-Dulles) said with Maryland elections in a few months, things could change. “I’m not content to say we’re just going to sit back, because Maryland will never come to the table if they don’t think Virginia wants to do it, and they won’t know where Loudoun County is on this,” Letourneau said. And Buona said bringing a new bridge in Loudoun—like bringing Metrorail to Loudoun—is about economic development. He said it would create a corridor to Dulles Airport “with tremendous economic opportunity.” “You have to think big. You have to have a BHAG—a big hairy audacious goal,” Buona said. “… I believe that when the November elections are over, you will see—based on where I think those elections are going—you will see some impetus from some of the leadership in Maryland to take a look at this.” Last year, Maryland localities showed a divided face on the prospect of a new

museum, county staff members expressed confidence in the museum and recommended renewing the agreement again. Supervisor Matthew F. Letourneau (R-Dulles) asked county staff members to look into whether the county would be better off taking over the museum. O’Connor said $156,000 “is a number that we can deal with.” “My first analysis, when we first started talking about this, is that I think $156,000 is probably not enough,” O’Connor said. “If we want a museum, we have to pay for it.” The day of their meeting with the trustees, county supervisors received a letter from Mazeska saying the new trustees “lack the commitment, vision, and ability to effectively govern the institution as demonstrated by the actions they have taken over the past 9 months.” Mazeska said she and the former museum staff had made progress during their tenure, and painted a picture of politically-connected trustees. At the meeting Sept. 20, Board Vice Chairman Ralph M. Buona (R-Ashburn) said the museum has real, longstanding problems. “I think the overwhelming majority of our citizens don’t know it exists,” Buona said. And Randall said she was shocked about missing pieces in the museum’s story of Loudoun. “I am always shocked at how littleto-no information there has been about the enslavement in Loudoun County,” Randall said. “… Loudoun’s museum has been very whitewashed, to a point of being very disturbing.” With money in hand, the museum board is now working to hire a new museum director and get the museum open again. They are now seeking volunteers for “Psychic Night at Loudoun Museum,” scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 27.

J&L INTERIORS

ANNUAL STORE SALE!

20-50%

OFF EVERYTHING!

rgreene@loudounnow.com bridge. At a meeting of the National Capital Region Transportation Planning Board in July 2017, representatives from three Maryland cities—Gaithersburg, Rockville and Takoma Park—voted in favor of plans to study the idea of a new bridge. That study, contrary to previous studies on the topic, found a new bridge would bring small or no improvement to issues like road congestion, transit crowding, and housing. It also found a bridge would be harmful to the environment and roadway maintenance budgets. That study assumed a toll road connecting the Rt. 28 interchange with Rt. 7 to the Interstate 270-Interstate 370 junction in Maryland. Previous studies have found a bridge could provide region-wide traffic relief, improve road network safety, and support economic development. A bridge on any route is still a long way from reality. That project would require regional and federal consensus and money. That will likely be decades-long process. “As far as vision goes, we have to get beyond data centers,” Meyer said. rgreene@loudounnow.com

SAT, SEPT. 28 | 10–5

SUN, SEPT. 29 | 12–5

38-A Catoctin Circle, SE | Leesburg, VA (703) 737-7660 | jandlinteriors.net

BY RENSS GREENE

[ LEESBURG ]

[ BRIEFS ] Fall Leaf Collection Begins Oct. 15

Douglas Graham/Loudoun Now

Nelson “Mutt” Lassiter, shown in his shop in 2016, hung up his barber shears recently after a career that last more than half a century. Locals are hoping to name the alley beside his shop it in his honor.

An Alley For an Icon

BY KARA C. RODRIGUEZ elson “Mutt” Lassiter has become a local legend since he took over Robinson’s Barber Shop half a century ago. Now, following his recent retirement, members of the community are rallying to name the alley next to his longtime business in his honor. The 83-year-old Lassiter hung up his barber shears recently, putting an end to a career that began in the early 1960s when he came home to his birthplace of Leesburg following a stint in the U.S. Marine Corp. He went to work for Mr. Robinson, and purchased the business from his widow in 1968. Lassiter ran the barber shop himself ever since and it was as much a social gathering spot

as it was a place to get a nice trim or shape-up. Lassiter recently sold the business, but it will continue as Robinson’s Barber Shop, one of the oldest businesses in the town, likely dating back to the 1800s. Architect Karl Riedel has been Lassiter’s next-door business neighbor for the past 12 years. He is leading the charge to have the alley alongside the Town Hall parking garage, next to Robinson’s Barber Shop, named after Lassiter. So where did he get this great idea? “From him,” Riedel says with a laugh. In a recent conversation, Lassiter told Riedel how he’d been born at the original Leesburg Hospital on West Market Street. “He was talking about having been

born at one end of the alley … and then for 50-plus years working at the other end of the alley. Maybe it was wistfully or with greater emphasis, but he said that maybe they should name the alley after him,” Riedel recalled. Naming the alley after a longtime downtown business owner would be just another way of Leesburg honoring its heritage, Riedel said. He contrasts his time working in downtown Leesburg with his former workplace in Washington, DC, to further his point. “If I hear a honk outside, in contrast to working in the middle of DC when I assumed someone was angry at someone who cut them off, it’s somebody saying hi to Nelson,” he said. “If you think about the reasons people LASSITER ALLEY >> 10

Coming to King Street: Sunflower Shack BY KARA C. RODRIGUEZ Sunflower Shack is the second downtown shop to trade its Loudoun Street address for a key destination spot on King Street. Owner Peggy Arnone confirmed this week that she will be moving her specialty gift and antique shop to the corner of King Street formerly occupied by the Leesburg Antiques Emporium. The antique shop left its longtime King Street location at the end of last year and construction soon thereafter commenced on dividing the large space into three new storefronts for new businesses. Senor Ramon Taqueria was first to announce its move to the space from its current Loudoun Street digs. Women’s clothing retailer Zest, a sister store of another downtown Leesburg business, lou lou, also has leased space

Norman K. Styer/Loudoun Now

Peggy Arnone is moving her Sunflower Shack shop to a key corner of downtown Leesburg.

there. Now, Sunflower Shack will join them. The gift and antique shop has become its own destination along Loudoun Street in the four years since its opening. Arnone jokes that one of her best business decisions was stocking her shop with old-fashioned candy

and soda pop, which has drawn in its share of customers. While square footage-wise the new space won’t be much larger, Arnone said she believes the more open floorplan and higher visibility on King Street could bring new life, more foot traffic and new customers to her shop. “I am excited to be a part of bringing retail back to the historic downtown area,” she said. To accommodate the volumes of visitors that gather downtown during the evening to enjoy its ample culinary and drinking options, Arnone said she plans on extending her hours for Friday and Saturday evenings. Her plan is to close her current Loudoun Street location at the end of the year and open the King Street shop by February. krodriguez@loudounnow.com

Leesburg’s annual fall bulk leaf collection will start on Monday, Oct. 15. There is not a set schedule to collect leaves on specific days for any particular street or neighborhood within a quadrant, but the goal is to collect leaves from every street once a week. Inclement weather or a heavy fall of leaves may delay collection. Residents are asked to follow these guidelines for the collection of fall leaves: • Do not rake leaves in front of or into storm drain. • Rake leaves not more than four feet from the edge of the curb by Sunday evening. • On streets without curb and gutter, place leaves as close as possible to the front property line, closest to the street. • Do not park vehicles or place equipment or toys in or around the leaves. • Do not rake leaves in front of or around fire hydrants or utility boxes. • Do not mix grass clippings, yard waste or other brush items with the leaves. Yard waste should be placed in brown paper yard waste bags or in containers with “yard waste” stickers and placed out for collection on Mondays. Final leaf pickup for the season will be on Monday, Dec. 31. Once fall bulk leaf collection has ended, all leaves must be set out in covered trash cans with handles or biodegradable paper yard waste bags for collection. Leaves in plastic bags will be collected as trash.

Doc Shredding Offered The Public Works and Capital Projects Department will host its next free community document shredding event on Saturday, October 20, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Heritage High School, at 520 Evergreen Mill Road SE in Leesburg. Nearly 10,000 pounds of documents is expected to be shredded on-site by portable shredding units and then recycled during this event. Residents—no businesses, please—may bring up to three boxes or bags of documents, 32 gallons or less, per vehicle. If all shredding vehicles fill, the event may close early. For a list of items acceptable for shredding, as well as tips on identity theft protection, visit leesburgva.gov/shredevents. During the shredding event, the town is partnering with Loudoun Hunger Relief to collect non-perishable food items. Visit loudounhunger.org for a list of most-needed food items. Donations of gift cards to local area grocery stores also will be accepted. Donations are encouraged but not required for participation.

Council Puts Emphasis on Design, Jobs in Gateway Plan As the Town Council prepares to adopt a new small area plan for the Leesburg’s Eastern Gateway District, there needs to be greater emphasis in the document on building design and employment uses. That was council members’ message to town staff during their Monday night work session. The council was presented with the draft plan in July, following months of review by the Planning Commission. The plan area, for property along East Market Street between River Creek Parkway and the Leesburg Bypass, includes some of the largest remaining tracts of undeveloped land in the almost-built out county seat. A yearslong effort called Envision East Market Street was undertaken by the town staff with public input, in a process closely watched by the development community. The intent of the plan has been to develop policies that better reflect today’s economy, building upon existing employment opportunities that execute a “vision” for the corridor and can help guide future development, according to a staff report. Allowing for flexibility as dictated by market conditions has also been a goal, with many nodding to the currently lukewarm office market as well as the changing shape of the retail market. If adopted, the Eastern Gateway District would become the third planning district in Leesburg, joining its Old & Historic District and

Crescent Design District. On Monday night, it was the need for strong design guidelines in the final product that was stressed over and over by council members. Planning and Zoning Director Susan Berry-Hill said her staff would look at integrating the gateway corridor concept that came out of the review of the H-2 design guidelines into the final version of the Eastern Gateway plan. “The focus needs to be on design and less control over [building] uses,” Councilman Tom Dunn said. “Businesses can always change and uses can always change.” Dunn pointed to the K2M headquarters as an example. The town “jumped through a lot of hoops,” he said, to keep the company’s headquarters in town, in a process that stretched over months. Now, with the recent announcement that the company had been acquired by Michigan-based Stryker, “we don’t know what the future of K2M is,” Dunn said. The same could be true if data centers start popping up in Leesburg, he noted. Mayor Kelly Burk pointed out that the number one request Economic Development Director Russell Seymour is fielding for land is for light industrial, a type of zoning that would be allowed in parts of the plan area. Requiring attractive design even for data centers—which fall into the light

Extraordinary Second Fiddle Farm

GATEWAY PLAN >> 10

CABINET SHOWPLACE Fine Cabinetry for the Entire Home

New Price $1,395,000 | Storybook setting in LoCo 38527 Rickard Road Lovettsville VA 20180 Historic & Antique Main house 3-4 Bedrooms • 10 Years New Cape Second House 2-3 Bedroom w/attached 2 car garage • Stunning Yankee Barn with pine tongue & groove from Floor to High Ceilings over 5 stalls • Fenced Paddocks • Mature Gardens. • 100 X 200 Pro Riding Arena• Family Compound or Event Venue • 1 Hour to DC & Under to Dulles. • 11.68 Manageable Private Acres

Serving the Countryside of Northern Virginia www.cabinetshowplace.com

Design and Sales

Gloria Rose Ott VP • Broker Associate 540•454•4394 gloriarose.ott@sir.com

Francie Baroody Realtor 703•622•8550 fbaroody@ttrsir.com

540.338.9661

210 N. 21st St., #E, Purcellville, Virginia 20132 Valley Business Park behind the Purcellville Train Station

1206 30TH ST. NW | WASHINGTON DC 20007

BY KARA C. RODRIGUEZ

Another Extension Granted for Montfair Development BY KARA C. RODRIGUEZ It will likely be the New Year before there’s any decision about a controversial townhouse project in Leesburg’s southern quadrant. The Montfair development is proposed near the intersection of Hope Parkway and Sycolin Road. In its initial appearance before the Leesburg Planning Commission last year, a proposal to build 62 townhouses on the 7.4-acre site drew the ire of neighbors. The applicant had requested both a rezoning from R-1 to PRN (Planned Residential Neighborhood) and a Town Plan amendment to accommodate the project. After the commission recommended denial of the Town Plan amendment, it granted the applicant, Park Street Beauregard Development LLC, two requested extensions to retool its plans. The most recent extension would have expired at month’s end, prompting the applicant’s representative to appear before the commission Thursday night. Christine Gleckner, land use planner with Walsh Colucci, told the commission that the applicant looked at a reduction in density

following its meetings with the commission and the stiff opposition voiced by surrounding communities, particularly the nearby Beauregard Estates neighborhood. However, “that just was not going to work financially,” for the applicant, she said. Gleckner cited the “high infrastructure costs” associated with the steeply-sloped project site. The proposed changes, which still need to undergo staff review, would only delete three townhouse units, but would provide a 75-foot setback from the Beauregard Estates neighborhood. That would be supplemented with fencing and landscaping to provide screening, she said. A formal submission to the town with the revised plans is expected within the next 30 days, which could potentially put the application back before the Planning Commission in January. Gleckner requested, and was granted, another six-month extension from the commission, which now puts its critical action date on the application at March 31, 2019. Commissioner Jo Ann Walker was absent for Thursday’s meeting. krodriguez@loudounnow.com

Lassiter Alley << FROM 8 like Leesburg, and I think the county in general, it has to do with heritage. And I think the things that come first to people’s minds about heritage almost instinctually might be buildings and history going back a long time. But what is also a part of heritage [is] a community of people you know.” Riedel passed the idea along to Mayor Kelly Burk, who broached the idea with the Town Council during Monday night’s work session. A majority of the council supported moving the idea to a future meeting for consideration.

Gatway Plan << FROM 9 industrial category—could allow those buildings to be more attractive to future tenants if the data center market ever dries up, Dunn said. Burk said the plan needs to make clear that the town is looking to encourage more employment uses in the plan area, rather than just more housing. “For me what is expected in that area is jobs, jobs and more jobs,” she said. “Those parcels of land are the last we have left, and it would be terrible if it were all housing.” Councilwoman Vanessa Maddox pointed to recent news of Microsoft’s purchase of land along the town’s

Lassiter was also expected at Tuesday night’s council meeting to receive a proclamation celebrating his long career. Now home and enjoying retirement with his wife, Lassiter said he would be honored to have the alley named after him. He pointed to the other areas in town named in honor of notable African Americans, from the Mervin Jackson Park next to his shop and John Tolbert Elementary School. He hopes to join their company with the alley where his life began and longtime career unfolded and ended. “I would love to see it before I die,” he said. “I’d like to ride by and see it.” krodriguez@loudounnow.com southern border as an example that Leesburg is getting some notable attention from international corporations. “If Microsoft is coming, the rest of them are coming, it’s only a matter of time,” she said. Desired work spaces look a lot different than they have in the past, project manager Rich Klusek said, pointing to the rise of coworking spaces, telecommuting, and coffee shops as places to work. Maddox said she would like to see the small area plan call for some of these more innovative types of office environments. The town staff will get back to work with tweaks to the plan following council member suggestions and return with a new draft plan in the coming months. krodriguez@loudounnow.com

BLESSING - OF THE -

We are family owned and operated, licensed and insured serving all of Loudoun County with over 15 years of experience. • • • • • • •

Interior and Exterior Painting Drywall Repair Wallpaper Removal Trim Installation (Crown, Chair Rails, Baseboards) Exterior Wood Rot Replacement Power Washing Homes, Decks, Drive Ways Interior and Exterior Staining and More

(571) 230-3186

www.libertypaintingco.com/

ANIMALS Bring all fuzzy, furry, scaly, slimy, crested, colorful creatures of God! THIS SATURDAY, September 29 at 4pm at St. Gabriel’s Chapel in the Woods. Spread the word, bring friends and neighbors!

St. Gabriel’s Chapel in the Woods is located at the corner of Battlefield Parkway & Fort Evans Road, across from the blue water towers. Parking is available across Battlefield Pkwy at Middleburg Bank.

For more info: SaintGabriels.net or call (703) 779-3616 Rain Date: Saturday, October 13th

Always Welcoming New Patients! Welcoming all new patients! Welcoming allall new patients! Welcoming new patients! Cochran Family Dental

What we offer Cochran Family Dental Cochran Family Dental WelcomingWelcoming all new patients! Welcoming all new patients! Cochran Family Dental all new patients! WelcomingWelcoming allnew newpatients! patients! Welcoming all all new patients!

Welcoming Welcomingallallnew newpatients! patients!

Dr.Brian BrianCochran Cochranand andhis hisstaff staffatat Dr. Dr. Brian Cochran and at Conveniently located Conveniently located ininhis staff Discounts Available Cochran Family Dental are Conveniently located Cochran Family Dental are • Cheerful, serene, state of the art office Cochran Family Dental are in For Patients Without The Village of Leesburg The Village of Leesburg The Village ofcomprehensive Leesburg committed providing dental office committed toto providing a acomprehensive dental office committed to providing a comprehensive dental office • Digital x-rays (reduces radiation by 90%) Insurance! 1503 Dodona Terrace #210 1503 Dodona Terrace #210 1503 Dodona Terrace #210 with a gentle caring and gentle style that will serve mostall all ofof with a caring and gentle style that will serve most allof with a caring and style that will serve most We file all dental benefit Dr. claims Dr.• Brian Cochran and his staff at Leesburg, VA 20175 Brian Cochran and his staff at your family’s dental needs under one roof. Insurance Leesburg, VA 20175 Dr.Brian BrianCochran Cochran and his staff at Leesburg, VA 20175 Dr. and his staff at your family’s dental needs under one roof. Insurance your family’s dental needs under one roof. Insurance 703-771-9034 • Cosmetic Dentistry (veneers, white fillings, and Dental Zoom Whitening) Cochran Family are budget wise payment options. Dr. friendly office offering 703-771-9034 703-771-9034 Cochran Family Dental are Cochran Family are friendly office offering budget wisepayment payment Dr. Cochran Family Dental are office offering wise options. Dr. has budget provided trusted dental care tooptions. the office citizens • Crowns and Bridges, all friendly phases ofDental Implants, Root Canals and Dentures committed toCochran providing a comprehensive dental of Loudoun trusted for 13 years. Cochran has provided trusted dental care to the citizens Cochran has provided dental care to the citizens HOURS: • We offer periodontal therapy to arestore your oral health as style well asthat oral willdental WHITENING SPECIAL committed providing acomprehensive comprehensive dental office committed to providing aand dental office committed toto providing acomprehensive office with caring gentle serve most all of WHITENING Conveniently located FREE Teeth Whitening Kit Mon. & Wed.: 8amin- 6pm ofLoudoun Loudounfor for13 13years. years. cancer screening. of SPECIAL withInsurance every scheduled The Village at Leesburg facing HOURS: your family’s dental needs under one roof. WHITENING SPECIAL HOURS: WHITENING SPECIAL Tues. - Thurs.: 7am - 4pm caring and gentle style that will serve most all of Use your benefits before the end with a acaring and gentle style that will serve most all of cleaning or procedure. WHITENING Route 7 between andWHITENING withLoudounNow awith caring and gentle that will serve most all of 1503 Dodona Terrace&style Conveniently located inWegmans FREE Teeth Whitening Kit of theTeeth year and receive a FREE Conveniently located Whitening Kit Fri.:in - 1pm Mon. Wed.: 8am - 6pm Offer Expires 8/31/16. Mon. & in Wed.: 8am -8am 6pm LA Fitness friendly office offering budget wiseFREE payment options. Dr. Teeth Whitening Kit with every Suite 210 Conveniently located the Village of Leesburg SPECIAL SPECIAL with every scheduled The Village at Leesburg facing present coupon to Sat.: 8am -Wed: 1pm (once/month) withPlease every scheduled The Village at Leesburg Mon &facing 8-6pm your family’s dental needs under one roof. Insurance your family’s dental needs under one roof. Insurance scheduled cleaning or procedure. Tues. Thurs.: 7am 4pm Tues. -#210 Thurs.: 7am - 4pm Leesburg, VA Use your benefits before theend end receive the offer. Not to be Cochran has provided trusted dental care toor the citizens Use your benefits before the Tues & Thurs: 7-4pm your1503 family’s dental under one roof. Insurance Offer Expires January 1, 2016. cleaning or procedure. Route 720175 between Wegmans and 24hr Emergency cleaning procedure. 1503 Dodona Terrace •8-1pm Leesburg, VA Service 20175 Route 7needs between Wegmans and 1503 Dodona Terrace Dodona Terrace Please present coupon to w/any receive the offer. combined other Fri:8am •1pm 8-1pm (Once/month) FREE ofthe the year and receive aFREE of year and receive a8/31/16. Fri.: -Sat:1pm Fri.: 8am -years. Offer Expires LA Fitness Offer Expires 8/31/16. Not to be combined with any other offer. friendly office offering budget wise payment options. 703-771-9034 LA Fitness friendly office offering budget wise payment options. Dr. 24hr Emergency Service of Loudoun for 13 Teeth WhiteningKit Kitwith withevery everyDr. Suite 210 Teeth Whitening Suite 210 703-771-9034 Please present coupontotoDr. Sat.: 8am -Wed: 1pm (once/month) Please present coupon W I N N E R office offering Mon &1pm 8-6pm friendly budget wise payment options. Sat.: 8am (once/month) Mon & -Wed: 8-6pm scheduled cleaning orprocedure. procedure. scheduled cleaning or WHITENING Visit our website at: TheLeesburgVADentist.com Leesburg, VA 20175 Visit our website: TheLeesburgVADentist.com LOUDOUN’S Leesburg, VA Mon. 20175 receive the offer. Nottotobebe Conveniently located in & Wed.: 8am - 6pm Tues. - Thurs.: 7am - 4pm Cochran has provided trusted dental care the citizens Tues &•trusted Thurs: 7-4pm receive the offer. Not Offer Expires January 1, 2016. Cochran has provided dental care toto the citizens Tues &Emergency Thurs: 7-4pm Offer Expires January 1, 2016. 24hr Service 24hr Emergency Service FAVORITE SPECIAL Please present coupon to w/any receive the offer. combined other Fri: 8-1pm • Sat: 8-1pm (Once/month)

Cochran Family Dental Cochran Family Dental Cochran Family Dental Cochran Family Dental

Cochran Family Dental Cochran Family Dental Cochran Family Cochran FamilyDental Dental

Dr.Brian BrianCochran Cochranand andhis hisstaff staff atat Dr. CochranFamily FamilyDental Dentalare are Cochran committedtotoproviding providingaacomprehensive comprehensivedental dentaloffice office committed withaacaring caringand andgentle gentlestyle stylethat thatwill willserve servemost mostall allof of with yourfamily’s family’sdental dentalneeds needs under one roof.Insurance Insurance your under one roof. The- Village at Leesburg facing Fri.: 8am 1pm •trusted 24hr Emergency Service care to the citizens Cochran has provided dental 703-771-9034 Loudoun for1313 years. 703-771-9034 ofof Loudoun years. Route 7 between Wegmans and 1503 Dodona Terrace for friendlyoffice office offering budget wise payment options.Dr. Dr. LA Fitness payment friendly budget wise options. WHITENING of offering Loudoun for 13 years. Suite 210 WHITENING Visit our website at: TheLeesburgVADentist.com Visit ourwebsite: website at: TheLeesburgVADentist.com Visit our website: TheLeesburgVADentist.com Conveniently located in Visit our TheLeesburgVADentist.com Conveniently located in Leesburg, VA 20175 SPECIAL WHITENING SPECIAL TheVillage Village atLeesburg Leesburg facing The atlocated facing Cochranhas hasprovided provided trusted dental care tothe the citizens Conveniently indental Cochran trusted care to citizens Use yourbenefits benefits before theend end Use your before the Route 7 between Wegmans and 703-771-9034 Route 7 between Wegmans and 1503Dodona DodonaTerrace Terrace SPECIAL 1503 of the year and receive a FREE The Village atLA Leesburg facing of the year and receive a FREE LAFitness Fitness Teeth Whitening Kit withevery everyend Loudoun for13 13 years. Use your benefitsKit before the Visit ourMon website at: TheLeesburgVADentist.com Suite210 210for Teeth Whitening with ofofLoudoun years. Suite Route 7 between Wegmans and & Wed:8-6pm 8-6pm Shipley Mon &Kathy Wed: 1503 Dodona Terrace 2018

Fri: 8-1pm • Sat: 8-1pm (Once/month) 24hr Emergency Service 24hr Emergency Service

Please present coupon to w/any receive the offer. combined other Not be combined with any other offer. Use your benefits before theoffer. end Not to to be combined with any other

Mon & Wed: 8-6pm Tues & Thurs: 7-4pm Fri: 8-1pm • Sat: 8-1pm (Once/month) 24hr Emergency Service

of the year and receive a FREE Teeth Whitening Kit with every scheduled cleaning or procedure.

Offer Expires January 1, 2016. Please present coupon to receive the offer. Not to be combined with any other offer.

scheduled cleaning or procedure. of the year and receive a FREE WHITENING WHITENING SPECIAL SPECIAL scheduled cleaning or procedure.

Norman K. Styer/Loudoun Now

Leesburg, VA20175 20175 VA Tues Thurs:7-4pm 7-4pm LA Fitness OfferExpires ExpiresJanuary January1,1,2016. 2016. SideBar added to its downtown offerings this week, with the opening of a coffeeLeesburg, shop and walk-up Tues && Thurs: Offer Teeth Whitening Kit with every Suite 210 Excellence in Real Estate Please present coupontoto receive theoffer. offer. Fri: 8-1pm • Sat: 8-1pm (Once/month) Please present coupon receive the window. Fri: 8-1pm • Sat: 8-1pm (Once/month) Mon & Wed: 8-6pm scheduled cleaning or procedure. Nottotobebecombined combined withany anyother otheroffer. offer. Not with 24hr Emergency Service 24hr Emergency Service Leesburg, VA 20175 Tues & Thurs: 7-4pm Premier Offer Expires January 1, 2016. RE/MAX Please Fri: 8-1pm • Sat: 8-1pm Each(Once/month) office independently owned andpresent operatedcoupon to receive the offer.

Conveniently located in Conveniently 703-771-9034located in 703-771-9034 TheVillage VillageatatLeesburg Leesburgfacing facing The Useyour your benefits with before theoffer. end Visit our website at: TheLeesburgVADentist.com SideBar Opens Coffee Shop Use the end Visit our website at: TheLeesburgVADentist.com Route 7 between Wegmans and Not tobenefits be combinedbefore any other Route 7 between Wegmans and 703-771-9034 24hr Emergency Service 1503 Dodona Terrace 1503 Dodona Terrace www.KathyShipley.com |the kathyshipleyremax@comcast.net yearand andreceive receiveaaFREE FREE ofofthe year LAFitness Fitness BY KARA C. RODRIGUEZ tering and delivery menu for business540.822.5123 | 703.314.5539 | 540.338.0300 LA TeethWhitening WhiteningKit Kitwith withevery every Suite210 210 Teeth Visit Suite es will be available shortly.our website at: TheLeesburgVADentist.com Mon & Wed: 8-6pm Mon & Wed: 8-6pm scheduled cleaning or procedure. Open House Sunday September 30th 1-3 SideBar has added to its downtown scheduled cleaning or procedure. new coffee shop joins its adLeesburg, VAThe 20175 Leesburg, 20175 Pike, RightExpires on Berlin Turnpike, Tues&&Thurs: Thurs:7-4pm 7-4pmRt. 7 west, right on Rt. CharlestownOffer offerings with Monday’s opening of VA a joining Offer January1,1,2016. 2016. sister bar/restaurant Tues SideBar, Expires January new coffee bar. The grand opening celebration will continue through Sunday, with specials and giveaways offered each day. In addition to the cozy shop interior, SideBar also offers a walk-up window to the coffee bar from the King Street sidewalk. In addition to the town lots and garages, parking is also available behind the coffee shop. The coffee bar is open weekdays from 6 a.m. to 5 p.m. and weekends from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. The shop’s coffee and pastries are made locally, with the java from Stageline Coffee Roasters in Maryland and pastries from Baguette Republic. A ca-

Right on Broadway, Left on Lovettsville Rd. to #40777 on Right.

which has offerings from breakfast Fri: 8-1pm Sat:8-1pm 8-1pm(Once/month) (Once/month) Fri: 8-1pm • •Sat: through late nights, and 14 Loudoun 24hrEmergency EmergencyService Service around the corner. They are24hr all owned by husband and wife team Nils and Olivia Schnibbe. “Exactly one year ago we signed a lease on this space and we can’t believe the day is finally here,” Olivia Schnibbe remarked Monday. She heaped credit on the coffee bar’s manager David Hanlin and head barista Thomas Pickles for pulling off the successful opening.

703-771-9034 703-771-9034

Pleasepresent presentcoupon coupontotoreceive receivethe theoffer. offer. Please SINGLE FAMILY AT A with any other offer. Not to be combined NotTOWNHOME to be combined PRICE with any other offer.

Visitour ourwebsite websiteat: at:TheLeesburgVADentist.com TheLeesburgVADentist.com Visit

krodriguez@loudounnow.com

Cute cottage on 2 acres. Many great features including central a/c, newly remodeled bathroom, large dining room and enclosed porch. Potential for further expansion in attic. Property has no HOA, two sheds and is flat and tree lined. Great opportunity.

$285,000 MAIN LEVEL MASTER SUITE Stately colonial on over 1 acre. Absolutely beautiful kitchen w/large island, abundant cabinet space & upgraded appliances including warmer. Wood floors on main lvl. Large sun room off kitchen w/french doors to trex deck. Finished basement with multiple rooms, full bath & walk up. 3 car garage. Over 4,500 sq ft. WOW!

$575,000 LARGE RANCHER INCLUDES FULL SEPERATE APARTMENT One of a kind property on almost 5 acres. Desirable hard to find main level living. Full finished basement and pool. This unique property offers an attached apartment with full kitchen, bath, bedroom and living room. Great for family member or au pair.

$599,000 CHANTILLY/PERFECTION Immaculate, original owners, makes this home a perfect 10. Over 5,000 finished sq ft. 4 bedrooms, 5 full baths and bonus room. Unbelievable screened porch with gazebo ceiling overlooking totally landscaped gorgeous lot that backs to common.

$995,000 WATERFORD Lovely Waterford Tour home. Over 3,000 sq ft, located in the middle of the village on lg private lot. Brick, stone and wood. Brick floored FR w/original cooking FP. Huge dining room w/striking painted mural of Waterford. Master suite w/full bath & exterior porch. Upper parlor w/FP & original built-ins. 3rd level is finished w/2 bedrooms & full bath. Fence, patio, shed, lg driveway. Fabulous!

$599,000 Norman K. Styer/Loudoun Now

LEESBURG GETS ARTSY With the help of vendors such as the Fine Gallery, Leesburg’s Town Hall campus was converted to an outdoor art gallery Saturday for the second annual Arts in the Alley event. In addition to artwork for sale, the daylong program included live performances, kids activities, craft demonstrations and the auction of the window and shutter artwork creations to help raise money for future public arts projects in town.

MILLION DOLLAR VIEWS Fantastic 9 acres of privacy and wet weather pond. Well installed. Potential to have million dollar views with further clearing. Approved for 5 bedroom drainfield. Base driveway installed. A nature lovers dream. Convenient to commuter train.

$225,000

[ E D U C AT I O N ]

Getting Kids Connected Chromebooks Are Loudoun Students’ Latest Classroom Tool BY DANIELLE NADLER Ask most any kid in Loudoun County how the first month of school has gone and you’ll likely hear a breathless announcement about a new tool they’ve made room for in their backpacks this year. More than 40,000 students in 46 schools are now equipped with their own Chromebook. It’s a major milestone toward the school system’s goal toward a one-to-one device model, in which every teacher and every third through 12th-grade student is assigned a personal digital device to use in the classroom and at home. Next year, students in 23 more schools will be assigned Chromebooks, and students in the last 23 schools will get them the year after that. “The awesome part is this didn’t happen overnight. We have been on a continual track toward this,” said Vince Scheivert, who was hired a year ago as the assistant superintendent of Digital Innovation to lead the roll out. Scheivert said the foundation for the one-to-one device model was laid long before he came to Loudoun. The School Board hired Superintendent Eric Williams in 2014 in part because of his success introducing technology in the classroom at his previous school district in York County. Just days after Williams started in Loudoun, he introduced the Bring Your Own Technology model, inviting students to bring laptops, tablets, and even smart phones with them to school. It provided teachers a nudge to use the devices as another classroom tool to get more out of their lessons, and many started using Google Classroom, a free web service that allows students to create and share assignments—and allows teachers to grade them—digitally. “This isn’t all new,” Scheivert said. “What’s great is we simply adopted the system that 70 or 80 percent of our teachers were already using.” Heather Day, a fifth-grade teacher at Cedar Lane Elementary, embraced BYOT as soon as it was introduced in Loudoun, but she said it was a lot to juggle a variety of devices. “Only about half the students would bring devices in, so they’d have to share and then some would have iPads and others would have laptops—it was a lot of juggling,” Day said. “This is effortless.” Victoria O’Bruba, a first year teacher at Cedar Lane, admits she was nervous when she heard she’d be tasked with managing a classroom of third-graders armed with brand new Chromebooks. “But it’s been really good. They thrive off of it.” She said she’s seen students pick up concepts faster because there are so many options for how they can learn the information. On a recent Monday, two students mentioned that they decided to create a project using Google

Danielle Nadler/Loudoun Now

Third-grade students at Cedar Lane Elementary School take part in a reading assignment, with some on newly purchased Chromebooks and others with noses in books. School leaders say the devices have allowed students more options in how they learn.

Slides over the weekend. “Oh, are you neighbors?” she asked them. “No, but we can work together now,” the student said. “They’re learning how to be independent, how to work together, and how to research without teachers holding their hands the whole time,” she said. It’s allowed for a shift in how teachers deliver lessons, according to Cedar Lane Elementary Principal Robert Marple. Instead of simply relaying information to a roomful of students, they are inviting the students to discover the information themselves and lead their learning. Marple said his team of teachers is giving students more choices in how they learn and how they illustrate they understand a concept. He gave the example of a recent science lesson that invited students to illustrate to their teacher they grasped the information by: writing and performing a skit, creating a video or a slideshow, and presenting their final product in front of the class. “Teachers can’t be the hardest working people in the room anymore,” Marple said. “I think now they are facilitators of learning, and we’re learning alongside the students now.” Students can also access their school library’s catalogue on their Chromebook to pinpoint exactly where a particular book is before walking down to the library to check it out. It all has fifth-grader Owen Killian loving school more than ever before— and even playing math games with classmates over the weekends. “These things are great,” he said in class recently, with his Chromebook resting

Danielle Nadler/Loudoun Now

Kai Welborn, a third-grade student, works on a reading assignment in class at Cedar Lane Elementary.

on his lap. Each student sits through a Chromebook Bootcamp to learn the ins and outs of the device, and Owen was happy to hear that they are water resistant. “So I’m still careful but it’s not like I have to keep it totally away from the kitchen or anything.” There have been a few reports of Chromebooks destroyed in the first few weeks of school. At least one mom ran over her son’s Chromebook with her car and other Chromebooks were dropped down flights of stairs. Scheivert said the devices are under warranty and will generally be repaired or replaced free of charge. Parents, on

the other hand, are on the hook to replace the device if it is lost, stolen or intentionally damaged. They cost about $300. Scheivert said the cost of arming each student with a Chromebook is about the same as the school system’s previous digital model to provide one device to every three students, because the devices the division was buying under that model were laptops and desktops which are more expensive than Chromebooks. The school system spends slightly more than $11 million each year on computers. About $2.5 million of that cost is paid for through state grants, $7 million comes from the school system’s lease fund and the remaining $2 million is carved out of the operating budget. And while the high schools will continue to have specialty labs lined with desktops and laptops for courses such as cybersecurity that require more robust devices than Chromebooks, the one-to-one model means students no longer need to stop by the computer lab to log on. “In the past, it had always been dependent on the availability and capacity of a computer lab, and that isn’t the real world,” Scheivert said. “Versus scheduling a time for them to access computers, we want our kids to move in and out of the digital world as much as they need. Within three years, every student in Loudoun will be able do that.” Find a list of frequently asked questions at blogs.lcps.org/studenttech. dnadler@loudounnow.com

Student School Board Members Get to Work The 15 students selected to serve as student representatives on the Loudoun County School Board have begun their yearlong stint. One student from each of the county’s high schools was chosen by their principal to sit on the board. While their service is for the full school year, each student is scheduled to sit at the dais for two meetings. The students first attended an orientation over the summer led by School Board Chairman Jeff Morse (Dulles) and Vice Chairwoman Brenda Sheridan (Sterling). Morse and Sheridan encouraged the students to feel free to speak up when they’re on the dais. “You can take a side,” Sheridan said. She also advised the students to limit their planned comments to five minutes and to write their comments out in advance so that they don’t repeat them at the second board meeting of Contributed the month. Fifteen students, pictured here with School Board Chairman Jeff Morse (Dulles) and Vice Chairwoman Brenda Sheridan (Sterling), were chosen to “The only thing you can’t do is vote,” represent their high schools on the Loudoun County School Board. said Sheridan. “You can, but I won’t count it,” added you.” and providing more resources in the Ferris, Dominion High School; Foster, Morse. During student board member classroom and at home,” Foster said. Stone Bridge High School; Asher FreBoth School Board members not- Noelle Foster’s comments at her first “There’s been lots of positive feedback.” ese, Loudoun County High School; Paed that public comments to the board meeting on Sept. 11, she spoke about Student School Board members for tricia Grace, Rock Ridge High School; can get intense and that board mem- the new happenings at Stone Bridge the 2018-19 school year are: Spencer Grace Kostal, Woodgrove High School; bers can’t reply to them from the dais. High School, including its new ad- Anderson, Tuscarora High School; Skye Meyer, Riverside High School; Morse advised that, if the students felt ministrative team led by Principal Tim Joshua Baird, Loudoun Valley High Hodan Mohamed, Broad Run High the speakers were getting too personal Flynn and the new one-to-one device School; Alexandra Batchvarova, Poto- School; Helene Nguyen, Park View with their comments, it might be best initiative which has equipped each stu- mac Falls High School; Noah Burke, High School; and Brian Schultz, Briar to simply look down and compose dent with a Chromebook. Freedom High School; Sohan Daniel, Woods High School. themselves. “You get a thick skin. As “They have been very helpful with John Champe High School; Carolin Fapublic servants, they can say things to keeping classroom time efficient bian, Heritage High School; Madison dnadler@loudounnow.com

BY DANIELLE NADLER

[ PUBLIC SAFETY ]

Loudoun Sheriff Opens Station at One Loudoun BY RENSS GREENE Although sheriff ’s deputies started working in the department’s new Ashburn station at One Loudoun in July, and despite cloudy weather, the department’s ribbon-cutting and open house Saturday was well-attended. The Ashburn Station serves the second largest population of all of the station areas in the county. The Ashburn Station service area has a population of 98,362 residents as of 2018, second only to the Dulles South Station in population. “It is community engagement, working together, that makes Loudoun County such a great place to live,” said Loudoun County Sheriff Mike Chapman. “So when you see the Ashburn Station, I want you to think of it as more than a law enforcement facility—it is a gathering place, offering a community room to our residents, and providing vital public safety services, such as local records checks, notary services, report taking and even a drop box for the proper disposal of prescription medications.” The department has a number of improvements over the previous office at University Station, including private interview rooms for the public, background checks and fingerprinting to avoid trips to Leesburg. “It’s hard to believe just over 10 years ago that the Loudoun County Sheriff ’s Office had no dedicated station that specifically served the community,” said Major Christopher Hines, commander of the LCSO Field Operations Division. “Deputies would often have to travel back to Leesburg to turn in paperwork. Residents would also have

Renss Greene/Loudoun Now

A sheriff’s deputy demonstrates a LIDAR gun—used in speed traps—to a visitor at the Ashburn Station open house Saturday.

to travel to Leesburg to obtain many services we provide to the community.” “The Ashburn Station represents the final steps by the Loudoun County Sheriff ’s Office in the implementation of the station concept,” said Ashburn Station Commander Captain Dave Hibberd. “The station concept allows the deputies and detectives assigned to Ashburn to resolve issues within the communities we serve.” The Sheriff ’s Office opened its first county-owned station in 2007 in the Dulles South area. The Dulles South Public Safety Center serves as a combined fire-rescue station and law enforcement station. The Eastern Loudoun Station was opened in 2010 and was the agency’s first stand-alone station. The Western Loudoun Station in Round Hill opened to the public in 2016. The dedication ceremony featured the presentation of colors by the Loudoun County Sheriff ’s Office Honor Guard and a stirring rendition of the National Anthem by Janice Pietsch of the Loudoun County Sheriff ’s office Emergency Communications Center. The dedication concluded with a ceremonial ribbon cutting and the raising of the colors. Following the dedication ceremony, the station was open for self-guided tours, including a display of sheriff ’s office equipment such as a Sheriff ’s Emergency Response Team vehicle, a boat, a mobile command unit, and a K-9 unit. The Ashburn Station is located at 20272 Savin Hill Drive in Ashburn.

Renss Greene/Loudoun Now

rgreene@loudounnow.com

ous assault on law enforcement, resisting arrest, attempting to disarm a law enforcement officer, trespassing, possession of marijuana and public intoxication are pending. He also facing outstanding warrants in Fairfax County.

her home to get help. During the sentencing hearing, the victim and her father offered victim impact statements, along with medical evidence detailing the physical and psychological consequences of the assault. Senior Assistant Commonwealth’s Attorney Donald P. Goodman III argued that Moreno Rodriguez’s actions caused the victim significant physical injury and continuing post-traumatic stress disorder. Circuit Court Judge Stephen E. Sincav Goodman imposed a total active sentence of 10 years in the Virginia Department of Corrections, plus additional 10 years of suspended time. Upon his release, Moreno Rodriquez will be placed on 15 years of supervised probation and be required to register as a sex offender. Moreno Rodriguez is a native of Guatemala and may be subject to deportation after his release, according to the Commonwealth’s Attorney’s Office.

The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office’s new Ashburn station at One Loudoun.

[ SAFETY BRIEFS ] Girl Dies After Hammock Collapse at Purcellville Home A family gathering at a Purcellville-area home turned tragic Saturday when two children were injured, one fatally, by a falling tree. According to the Sheriff ’s Office, a boy and girl at a home on St. Francis Court were in a hammock at 6 p.m. Sept. 22 when one of the trees holding it fell on top of them. Seven-year-old Sabina Surjit Henderson was airlifted to Inova Fairfax Hospital, where she died. Her 8-yearold cousin was transported to the hospital for treatment of injuries described as minor.

Suspect Faces Felony Charge After Striking Deputy A drunk-in-public suspect faces felony charges after attacking the deputy who attempted to arrest him early Sunday morning. According to the Sheriff ’s Office, the deputy observed the Ashburn man in

the middle of Dry Mill Road west of Leesburg at approximately 12:30 a.m. Sept. 23. As the deputy was preparing to arrest the man, the suspect charged, knocked the deputy to the Hitteman ground and struck him. The suspect, Shawn C. Hitteman, 43, then fled into the woods. The deputy chased Hitteman and called for help, with other deputies, the Virginia State Police and the Fairfax County Police Department helicopter joining the search. A Sheriff ’s Office K-9 unit tracked the suspect to a shed. He was found inside hiding under a cardboard box. Both the suspect and the deputy were transported to the hospital for treatment of injuries resulting from the altercation. The suspect remained hospitalized on Monday. Hitteman is charged with feloni-

Alexandria Man Gets 10 Years in Sexual Assault A 39-year-old Alexandria man who pleaded no contest in a March 17, 2017, sexual assault will spend 10 years behind bars. Melvin Eliazar Moreno Rodriguez was employed as a contractor in the victim’s home. While the other workers went Rodriguez to lunch, Moreno Rodriguez stayed behind in the house and sexually assaulted the victim. She was able to fight off Moreno Rodriguez and flee from

BUMPS

LACERATIONS

MOLES

VR TECHNOLOGY

LASER LIPOSUCTION INSURANCE BASED PROCEDURES SAME DAY ULTRASOUNDS

LUMPS

COSMETIC SURGERY HAVE YOU SEEN BOTOX BY AMY?

“This office is truly exceptional! Both Dr. Mountcastle and his staff are both figuratively and literally ‘in tune’ with patients.” –TESS

703-872-7623

44095 Pipeline Plaza Suite 430, Ashburn, VA 20147

www.MountcastlePlasticSurgery.com

VEINS

[ POLITICS ]

Walbridge Mounts Campaign for Blue Ridge Supervisor Seat Tia Walbridge, a Round Hill-area sheep farmer and small business owner, is returning to the campaign trail, announcing her candidacy for the Blue Ridge District seat on the Board of Supervi- Walbridge sors Friday, Sept. 21. Walbridge was the Democratic candidate for the 33rd District House of Delegates seat in 2017, losing to incumbent Republican Dave LaRock. The Blue Ridge District seat is held by Republican Tony Buffington. Former Purcellville Town Council member Karen Jimmerson previously announced plans to challenge Buffington. In her announcement, Walbridge highlighted concerns about schools and rural development. “We reveal ourselves and our values when we spend our money. For me, there are few budget items more important than our children and their education. I am excited to run and hopeful that if elected, we may be able to fully fund our schools instead of continually requiring they raise standards with fewer resources,” she stated. She said that rapid growth is putting a strain on the school system. “We are developing faster than our schools and infrastructure can accommodate. I

would like to see a stronger working relationship between the School Board, Planning Commission, and Board of Supervisors. Collectively, I believe we can better prepare and support the communities in our region.” she stated. Walbridge said she wants more attention on planning issues in western Loudoun. “The concerns expressed by our residents are the lack of community building and coordinated planning when developing western Loudoun and the many problems this creates: traffic congestion, loss of green space

Walbridge is a founding board member of Save Rural Loudoun, an associate director with Loudoun Soil and Water Conservation District, and serves on the Virginia Agricultural Council. “In the Blue Ridge, we enjoy a balance: strong schools, a growing rural economy with picturesque green space, and the many conveniences, job opportunities, and amenities in eastern Loudoun. This balance will only survive and thrive if we fight for it.” Learn more about her campaign at tia4va.com.

Taintor Again Campaigns for 33rd House Seat Waterford resident Mavis Taintor announced on Wednesday, Sept. 19 she will make another run for the 33rd District seat in the House of Delegates. “Today, I am announcing my candidacy for the Virginia House of Delegates, ready to put my skills and principled decision-making to work for the people of the 33rd District. I have the Democratic values, leadership skills, and financial expertise to help build an economy that works for all Virginians while providing quality education and access to affordable health care for all,” she said in a prepared statement. Taintor, a farm owner and former investment banker, campaigned for

High Interest Checking

1.56%

T-Fund Checking

and farmland, and strain on our public school system,” she said. “The county should work with our farmers and landowners to provide a variety of tools to support a sustainable agricultural economy and the critical mass of farmland necessary for rural Loudoun to continue to exist.” Among those tools, she said, should be a transfer of development rights program, conservation easements, yearround farmers markets, a county-supported agricultural accelerator, and an aggregation facility.

• High Interest Checking * • Unlimited Transactions • No Debit Card Required • No Direct Deposit Required …and much more!

703-777-6556 • www.MySummit.com

*Annual Percentage Yield adjusts weekly based on 75% of the 13 week T-Bill rate. APY is accurate as of 9/5/2018. Minimum balance of $25,000 is required to avoid a $19.00 monthly service fee. $50.00 minimum deposit required to open account. Fees will reduce earnings.

the Democratic nomination for the seat in the 2016 race, losing to Tia Walbridge by fewer than 250 votes. Republican Dave LaRock, of Hamilton, has held the seat since 2014. “I’ve been a Head Start teacher, a business executive, a small business owner, and now, I have a horse farm in Waterford. I have not followed the path of a politician, but rather my path has now led me here, to serve in this urgent time,” Taintor stated. “Like so many people I have met in our community, I know our government can serve us better. I have heard stories from people struggling to find decent-paying jobs, or make a living off the land, or who can’t afford health care. Parents are concerned about the

quality of their children’s schools, and many people express frustration with the political imbalance in Richmond that prioritizes partisanship over progress and starves our region of our fair share of resources.” “I am a mother blessed to be a business partner with my now grown daughter. I am also a parent who, like too many others, has grieved the loss of a son crippled by mental illness and addiction. My successes as well as my struggles shape who I am and how I will serve. I am committed to fighting for your interests and for all the individuals and families in our district,” she stated. Her campaign website is at MavisTaintor.com.

[ OUR TOWNS ]

[ BRIEFS ] BLUEMONT Bluemont Vineyards Invites Visitors to Stomp Grapes

Patrick Szabo/Loudoun Now

Goksin Carey, an experienced and award-winning sculptor, poses with the 3-foot red fox she sculpted in preparation of creating one for the Town of Middleburg that’s twice the size.

Middleburg Commissions 6-Foot Red Fox Sculpture

BY PATRICK SZABO

he red fox has acted as the Town of Middleburg’s unofficial, but iconic, mascot since the turn of the 20th century and that relationship will soon become something that’s literally larger than life. The Middleburg Arts Council this month announced an initiative to commission the creation of a bronze red fox sculpture that, once completed, will measure 6 feet from nose to tail— twice the size of the real animal—and will be installed in a central location

in town. Creating the $30,000 sculpture will be Goksin Carey, the vice president of the Artists in Middleburg nonprofit and a resident artist who has taught sculpting to hundreds of students in the town since 2014. The idea to commission a fox sculpture was initially dreamed up by Business and Economic Development Director Jamie Gaucher as a way to personify the town’s rich heritage and attract more visitors. It was shortly after his arrival in Middleburg last July that Gaucher, a New York City native, decided the town needed something similar to the 11-by-16-foot charging

bull sculpture on Wall Street. “I’m just sensitive to the incredible amount of energy and tourism that’s associated with that sculpture,” he said. “It really was an economic development idea.” Soon after, Gaucher and Debbie Cadenas, chairwoman of the arts council, decided that a red fox would suit the town best, since fox hunting has been an integral part of the town since the early 1900s. “We thought right away it’s got to be a fox,” Cadenas said. SCULPTURE >> 22

Lovettsville One Step Closer to Expansion BY PATRICK SZABO In only one more step, the Town of Lovettsville will grow by 15 acres and be on track to get a new fire station. The Town Council on Thursday night voted unanimously to approve a boundary line adjustment with the county government that will expand the town limits at the southwestern corner of the Rt. 287/Lutheran Church Road intersection to include the 15.38-acre volunteer fire and rescue station property, which is the future site of a county-planned $14.5 million fire station. The approval follows the Loudoun Board of Supervisors’ Sept. 12 vote to do the same. The final step in the now 16-month process will be LOVETTSVILLE >> 21

Many have dreamed of stomping on grapes to make wine, but few have actually tried it. Bluemont Vineyards this Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 29-30, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. will give visitors the opportunity to do just that, as it hosts its first Crush with Us event. Guests will learn about the vineyard’s harvest practices, pick grapes and try their hand—or foot—at actually stomping them to fermentation. After getting down and dirty in the most fun part of the wine-making process, stompers can press their purple feet onto a white “I Stomped at Bluemont Vineyard” T-shirt to take home. Entrance to the event is $25 per person. For more information, go to bluemontvineyard.com/crushwith-us or call 540-554-8439.

LOVETTSVILLE 25th Annual Oktoberfest This Weekend No matter if it’s the autumn environment, German beer and food or community interaction that gets you in the festive mood, the Town of Lovettsville is sure to once again please the thousands this weekend. The town this Saturday, Sept. 29 from 10 a.m. to midnight is set to hold its annual Oktoberfest event, something it’s now done for a quarter century. The event, which has drawn in a crowd of 10,000 in recent years, will kick off Friday, Sept. 28 at 5 p.m. with a Lions Club dinner at the community center, followed by live entertainment and beer taps opening at 7 p.m. The formal celebration will kick off Saturday at 10 a.m. when the beer taps open. At noon, the official keg tapping and opening ceremony will be held, followed by traditional Bavarian music all day long and multiple events, including the popular wiener dog races at 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. Parking and admission is free to all. For more information, visit lovettsvilleoktoberfest.com or call the town at 540-822-5788.

MIDDLEBURG Legendary Equestrian to Visit Sporting Library & Museum

Patrick Szabo/Loudoun Now

Lovettsville Mayor Nate Fontaine and Volunteer Fire and Rescue Company 12 President Karen Deli, along with the Town Council, Sam Finz and representatives from the company, hold the boundary line agreement that will annex the fire station’s 15-acre property.

From history and riding techniques to art, there’s always an opportunity to learn more about the equestrian community in Middleburg. The National Sporting Library & Museum on Friday, Sept. 28 from 6-7:30 p.m. will host a talk by TOWN NOTES >> 19

LOUDOUN

A Guide to Your Community Douglas Graham/Loudoun Now

DISCOVER LOUDOUN

September 27, 2018

[ W E L C OM E T O L OU D OU N ]

Those Who Built Loudoun County

9/19/18

1:22

LOUDOUN BY THE NUMBERS ■■ 520 square miles ■■ 2017 population: 398,080 ■■ Projected 2025 population: 459,580 ■■ Median Household Income: $134,464 ■■ Jobs: 164,831 ■■ Average Commute Time: 33 minutes ■■ By race: 68.4 percent white; 19.4 percent Asian; 13.9 percent Latino; 7.9 percent black ■■ Median Age: 35.9

DISCOVER LOUDOUN

25135 Discover Loudoun NOW - SEPT 2018.ai

Loudoun County has been shaped by many people over its 261-year history. You pass by some of their names every single day. They are immortalized on road signs, school campus, parks and buildings. In this year’s Discover Loudoun community guide we take a look “behind the name” on a few of those. The starting point should be the name of Loudoun County itself. The land that is today’s Loudoun County was little more than a Native American crossroads when England’s King Charles II doled out the 5-million-acre Northern Neck of Virginia Proprietary to seven noblemen in 1649. The land stretched from the Potomac to the Rappahannock and, by 1730, was carved into Westmoreland, Stafford and Prince William counties. In 1742, Fairfax County was established. Fifteen years later, the Virginia House of Burgesses split Fairfax and named the western portion in honor of John Campbell. The territory didn’t become Campbell County, however. Instead, the name was generated by Campbell’s title, the fourth earl of Loudoun. While the Scottish nobleman served as commander-in-chief British armed forces in North America and as titular governor of Virginia from 1756 to 1759, PMhe never actually set foot in Loudoun County.

September 27, 2018

Behind the Names:

[ L OU D OU N C OU N T Y ]

DISCOVER LOUDOUN

September 27, 2018

The Board of Supervisors

he Loudoun Board of Supervisors has nine members, representing eight election districts and a chairman elected by voters countywide. Supervisors serve four-year terms and all run for office in the same year. The election districts are adjusted each decade to maintain approximately equal populations; currently, there are two large western districts covering the county’s rural west and the transitional area, and six smaller districts covering Leesburg and the county’s populous east. In the most recent election in 2015, Loudoun elected its second female chairman at large, its first two black supervisors, and its youngest-ever supervisor. Chairwoman Phyllis J. Randall (D-At Large) follows only Chairwoman Dale Polen Myers, who served from 1996 to 1999, as female chairman at large. Randall was also the first black woman elected to chair a Board of Supervisors in Virginia history. The most recent election also saw big turnover on the board; five of the nine supervisors are first-term supervisors. Three supervisors are military veterans. The board meets at least three times each month except for August. The board meets at 5 p.m. on the first Tuesday of the month, holds a public hearing on the Wednesday of the week following the first meeting, and holds a second business meeting on the Thursday of the week following the public hearing. This schedule is adjusted around some hol-

idays. Meetings of the Board of Supervisors are held in the boardroom at the government center at 1 Harrison St. in downtown Leesburg and are open to the public. The county also televises board meetings on Comcast government channel 23, Verizon FiOS channel 40, and open band channel 40, and webcasts meetings at Loudoun.gov/webcasts. The board has three standing committees. Board members serve as appointed by the chairwoman on the Finance/Government Operations and Economic Development Committee, the Transportation and Land Use Committee, and the Joint Board/School Board Committee, which includes all nine supervisors. Since 2008 supervisors have been paid a $41,200 annual salary. The vice chairman, elected by his colleagues on the board, is paid $45,320. The chairman makes $50,000. Last year, supervisors narrowly voted to increase salaries of the next board, a 62 percent increase over the current salaries. That pay increase will take effect when the next Board of Supervisors takes office in 2020. Supervisors will be paid $66,826; the vice chairman will be paid $73,363; and the chairman will be paid $81,100. Thereafter, the next board will receive two percent pay increases for each remaining year of their four-year term.

CHAIRWOMAN Phyllis J. Randall

Phyllis.Randall@loudoun.gov Chairwoman Phyllis J. Randall (D-At Large) began public service with volunteer work in Loudoun County Public Schools. She worked for more than 15 years as a mental health therapist working with substance abusing offenders in an adult detention center. Randall serves on all three board committees, as well as on the board of directors of the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments, the Northern Virginia Regional Commission, the Dulles Area Transportation Association, the Northern Virginia Transportation Authority, and the Rt. 28 Transportation Improvement District Commission, and the Loudoun County Disability Services Board. She is the current chairman of the Virginia State Board of Corrections. She has a husband and two college-aged sons. She was born in Denver, CO, and lives in Lansdowne. Staff aides: Bo Machayo Bo.Machayo@loudoun.gov Laura TeKroney Laura.TeKroney@loudoun.gov Elizabeth Bennis Elizabeth.Bennis@loudoun.gov

VICE CHAIRMAN Ralph M. Buona, Ashburn Ralph.Buona@loudoun.gov Vice Chairman Ralph M. Buona (R-Ashburn) is in his second term as the Ashburn District supervisor. A former Air Force captain, he concluded his service at Air Force Space Command and the North American Aerospace Defense Command, where he managed software development related to early warning missile defense systems. He has worked at Telos Corporation since 1984 and is now the company’s senior vice president of corporate business development. He serves on the board’s Finance, Government Services and Operations Committee, as well as the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments’ Climate, Energy and Environment Policy Committee, the Northern Virginia Transportation Authority’s Planning Coordination Advisory Committee, and is the Board’s representative on the Loudoun County Fiscal Impact Committee, the Other Post-Employment Benefits Investment Committee and the Length of Service Awards Program Committee. This year, he announced he will not seek re-election, bringing to a close a career on the Board of Supervisors that saw major decisions like comSUPERVISORS >> 6

Discover George C. Marshall at the Marshall House and Gardens

Come Board With Us Westview Stables of Leesburg

Under New Management

Wonderful Spacious Amenities • Ample Tack Rooms Hot & Cold Wash Stalls • Two Large Barns Over 1000 Acres • Spacious Indoor Arena Large Fields with Cross Country Jumps Round Pen • Large Field with Turnout Paddocks Grain Twice Daily & Hay • Round Bales in Fields in Winter

Visit the restored home of one of the most important persons of the twentieth century.

Top Caring & Experienced Staff On Premises Full Care for Both Stalled and Field Boarded Horses Miles of Amazing Riding Trails • Two Outdoor Arenas with Lights

More than 90 percent of the furnishings in this house museum of the 1950s belonged to the Marshalls.

Trailer Parking • Group & Individual Turnout Options

www.georgecmarshall.org 703.777.1301

Always somewhere to ride and someone to ride with!

Parking at 312 East Market Street, Leesburg

Race Track/Infield • Obstacle Challenges New Jumps • Upgraded Fence and Facilities

Located just minutes outside of Leesburg Route 15 South (across from Oatlands)

Westview Stables of Leesburg The George C. Marshall International Center is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization. 96% of proceeds from contributions, programs, and events held at The Marshall Center support our education programs, and help us to preserve and maintain the Marshall House and gardens.

20259 Hogback Mountain Road, Leesburg, VA 20175 George Huber • 202-658-8025 • 703-727-7992 (Barn) westviewstables@gmail.com

September 27, 2018 DISCOVER LOUDOUN

[ L OU D OU N C OU N T Y ]

September 27, 2018

The Board of Supervisors << FROM 4 mitting to bring Metrorail to Loudoun County. Buona has served on the Loudoun County Chamber of Commerce board of directors since 2005, and is active in trade organizations including the Homeland Security and Defense Business Council, the Air Force Association, the Navy League, the Army Association, and the Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association. He was born in Ashtabula, OH, and lives in Ashburn’s Carisbrooke neighborhood with his wife. He has two children and three grandchildren. Staff aide: Dorri O’Brien Dorri.OBrien@loudoun.gov

SUPERVISOR Suzanne M. Volpe, Algonkian

DISCOVER LOUDOUN

Suzanne.Volpe@loudoun.gov Supervisor Suzanne M. Volpe (R-Algonkian) is in her second term in office, as well as her second term on the board’s Transportation and Land Use Committee. She represents the board on the Metropolitan Washington Council of Government’s Chesapeake Bay and Water

Resources Policy Committee. She also is the board’s representative on the Loudoun County Disability Services Board and the Affordable Dwelling Unit Advisory Board. She has worked both for the federal government and the private sector, specializing in communications, public affairs, marketing and event planning. She has previously served on the Loudoun County Library Board of Trustees, the Loudoun Arts Council, the county Commission on Aging, and the Planning Commission, among other postings. She was born in Vienna and lives in Cascades with her husband and daughter. Staff aide: Josh Fornwalt Josh.Fornwalt@loudoun.gov

SUPERVISOR Tony R. Buffington Jr., Blue Ridge Tony.Buffington@loudoun.gov Supervisor Tony R. Buffington Jr. (R-Blue Ridge) works in federal law enforcement in Washington, DC. He serves on the Finance, Government Services

and Operations Committee and Economic Development Committee, is one of Loudoun’s two representatives on the Northern Virginia Regional Commission and represents Loudoun on the Coalition of Loudoun Towns. He is a member of the Fraternal Order of Police’s Loudoun-Dulles Lodge #69; the Loudoun County Marine Corps League, Detachment #1205; and the Dulles South Alliance. A former U.S. Marine Corps sergeant, Buffington grew up in Berryville and last year moved from Brambleton to Purcellville.

the National Capital Region Transportation Planning Board. The board’s youngest-ever Loudoun supervisor, Meyer was elected at 26 years old. He is Director of Business Development for MediaDC, the parent company of the Washington Examiner and Weekly Standard. Before that, he ran his own public relations firm in Northern Virginia, Springboard Media Strategies LLC, and was a spokesman for the conservative nonprofit Young America’s Foundation in Herndon. Meyer lives with his wife and daughter at One Loudoun in Ashburn.

Staff aides: Shevaun Hochstetler Shevaun.Hochstetler@loudoun.gov Rachael Holmes Rachael.E.Holmes@loudoun.gov Robin Bartok Robin.W.Bartok@loudoun.gov

Staff aides: Judy McCary Judy.McCary@loudoun.gov Andrew Mowry Andrew.Mowry@loudoun.gov

SUPERVISOR Ron A. Meyer Jr., Broad Run Ron.Meyer@loudoun.gov Supervisor Ron A. Meyer Jr. (R-Broad Run) serves on the board’s Transportation and Land Use Committee and represents Loudoun on the Northern Virginia Transportation Commission, Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments’ Air Quality Committee, and

SUPERVISOR Geary M. Higgins, Catoctin Geary.Higgins@loudoun.gov Supervisor Geary M. Higgins (R-Catoctin) is in his second term as the Catoctin District supervisor. He serves as co-chair of the Joint Board of Supervisors/ School Board Committee and is chairman of the board’s Transportation and Land Use Committee. He represents Loudoun County on the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments’ Human Services and Public Safety Committee, the Potomac Watershed Roundtable, and serves as the Board’s representative on the Loudoun County Agricultural District Advisory Committee and the Annexation Area Development Policy Committee. He is the vice president of Labor Relations for NECA Inc. and is an arbitrator for the Industrial Relations Council. He previously served on the Loudoun County School Board and is a member of the Loudoun Museum Board of Trustees. Higgins was born in Baltimore, MD, and grew up in Montgomery County, MD. He and his wife live near Waterford and have three daughters and three grandsons. Staff aides: Stacy Carey Stacy.Carey@loudoun.gov Mikayla Feil Mikayla.Feil@loudoun.gov Liz Dickinson Liz.Dickinson@loudoun.gov

SUPERVISOR Matthew F. Letourneau, Dulles

Pumpkin Pie, here we come! MOM ’ S A PPLE PIE HILL HIGH 35246 Ha rry Byrd Hi ghway, Su ite 120 Rou nd Hi l l , VA 20141 540.338 .1800

MOM ’ S A PPLE PIE BA K ERY 220 L oudou n St SE L e e sbu rg, VA 20175 703 .771 .8590

Mom sAppleP ieC o.com

Matt.Letourneau@loudoun.gov Supervisor Matthew F. Letourneau (R-Dulles) is a second-term supervisor and chairman of the board Finance, Government Services and Operations Committee and Economic Development

Committee. He serves as vice chairman representing Virginia on the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments Board of Directors, represents Loudoun on the Northern Virginia Transportation Commission, and is chairman of the Route 28 Transportation Improvement District Commission. Letourneau is senior director of Communications and Media for the Institute for 21st Century Energy at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. Prior to joining the Chamber, he was the Republican communications director for the U.S. Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, and press secretary to U.S. Senator Pete Domenici of New Mexico. He is originally from Shrewsbury, MA. He and his wife and four children live in Little River Commons near South Riding. Staff aides: Tom Parker Tom.Parker@loudoun.gov Jared Midwood Jared.Midwood@loudoun.gov

SUPERVISOR Kristen C. Umstattd Leesburg Kristen.Umstattd@loudoun.gov

Roundtable. She served on the Leesburg Town Council from 1992 to 2016, and as Leesburg mayor from 2002 to 2016. She has previously served as president, Virginia Association of Planning District Commissions; chair, Northern Virginia Regional Commission; Northern Virginia Transportation Authority; Northern Virginia Transportation Coordinating Council; Dulles Area Transportation Association; chair, Towns’ Association of Northern Virginia; Coalition of Loudoun Towns Advisory Committee; Loudoun Hospital Executive Council; trustee, Journey Through Hallowed Ground; and Commander, American Legion Post 34. A former Naval Reserve lieutenant, she joined the Central Intelligence Agency after leaving the Naval Reserve to translate Soviet naval documents into English. She served on the Leesburg Town Council from 1992 to 2016. She served as Leesburg mayor between 2002 and 2016, when she resigned to take office as county supervisor. A native of Philadelphia, PA, she and her husband and daughter now live in Leesburg. She and her husband practice law in Leesburg.

Discover

Community Caring

Volunteer Today! www.loudounhunger.org | 703-777-5911

Staff aide: Valerie Suzdak, Valerie.Suzdak@ loudoun.gov

SUPERVISOR Koran T. Saines, Sterling Koran.Saines@loudoun.gov Supervisor Koran T. Saines (D-Sterling) serves on the Finance, board’s Government Services and Operations Committee and Economic Development Committee and represents Loudoun on the Northern Virginia Manpower Con-

sortium Workforce Investment Board. He also serves as one of Loudoun’s representatives on the Route 28 Transportation Improvement District Commission and is one of the Board’s representatives on the Family Services Board. He works in human resources at Washington Gas. He has previously served as an election officer, including as chief election officer in 2014. Saines was born in Fairfax and attended Broad Run High School in Ashburn. He and his son live in Chatham Green. Staff aides: Omar Masood Omar.Masood@loudoun.gov

DISCOVER LOUDOUN

Supervisor Kristen C. Umstattd (D-Leesburg) is serving her first term on the county board. She serves on the board’s Transportation and Land Use

Committee, and is one of the board’s representatives on the Annexation Area Development Policy Committee, the Family Services Board, and the Potomac Watershed

7 September 27, 2018

[ L OU D OU N C OU N T Y ]

September 27, 2018

Constitutional Offices

he county’s Board of Supervisors grabs most of the headlines, but there are five elected constitutional officers who also have a big impact on the county’s quality of life. They are elected by voters countywide and serve somewhat independently of the general county government, although their office staffing, expenditures and revenues are included in the general county budget. Each officer serves a four-year term, except for the Clerk of the Circuit Court, who serves an eight-year term.

DISCOVER LOUDOUN

Clerk of the Circuit Court Gary Clemens was first elected as the Clerk of the Circuit Court in 2000 as the first Republican to hold the office. He is in his third eight-year term. The clerk serves as the recorder of deeds and probate judge, issues marriage licenses and is the official court administrator for all civil and criminal court cases. The clerk’s office creates and maintains all court files and records, prepares court orders and jury lists, contacts jurors and issues summons and court processes. The office has a staff of 49 full-time equivalent personnel and a $4.6 million budget. This office is also projected to create $18 million in revenues in Fiscal Year 2019.

Commissioner of the Revenue Robert Wertz has worked for the county for almost 25 years, including as the Commissioner of the Revenue since 2003. The Republican took over following the retirement of Kitty Ashby, a Democrat, who held the post from 1985 to 2003. The commissioner of the revenue is the chief tax assessing officer in the county, responsible for assessing real estate, individual and business tangible personal property, machinery and tools, business licenses, short-term rental, transient occupancy, public service corporation, and bank franchise taxes. The commissioner also provides state income tax assistance and administers the tax relief program for the elderly and disabled. The commissioner’s office has a staff of 74 full-time equivalent positions and a $8 million budget.

Commonwealth’s Attorney James Plowman has served as Loudoun’s Commonwealth’s Attorney since 2003. His office represents the people of Virginia in prosecuting criminal cases, ranging from the most serious felonies, including murder, rape, and robbery to misdemeanors and violations of local ordinances, including traffic offenses. Plowman oversees a staff of 36 full-time equivalent positions and a $4.1 million budget.

Credit: County of Loudoun

Pictured above: Loudoun County’s Constitutional Officers; from left: Sheriff Mike Chapman, Commissioner of the Revenue Bob Wertz, Clerk of the Circuit Court Gary Clemens, Commonwealth’s Attorney Jim Plowman, and Treasurer Roger Zurn.

Sheriff

Treasurer

Mike Chapman is serving his second term as county sheriff. The office provides all law enforcement services, including investigating crimes, pursuing offenders and making arrests. The sheriff also maintains the local jail, manages other local corrections programs and transports criminal defendants to and from corrections facilities. The office provides courthouse security, serves legal papers, summons jurors and witnesses, and executes court judgments. The office includes 731 full-time equivalent positions and an $89.4 million budget.

H. Roger Zurn is the county’s longest serving constitutional officer, first elected to the post in 1996 after representing the Sterling District on the Board of Supervisors. The treasurer is the chief financial officer for the county, collecting taxes and local fees and making payments on behalf of the local government. The office is responsible for all forms of revenue that come to the locality including taxes, permit fees and fines. The treasurer also manages the investment of local funds and maintains records of local finances. The office includes 51 full-time equivalent positions and a $6.2 million budget.

WINERY

2018 Loudoun Wine Awards GOLD

2017 Sauvignon Blanc 2015 Cabernet Sauvignon

SILVER

2015 Cabernet Franc 2015 Merlot 2015 Vintner’s Reserve 2016 Chardonnay

14727 Mountain Rd. Purcellville, VA 20132 540.668.6464 DoukénieWinery.com

September 27, 2018 DISCOVER LOUDOUN

[ L OU D OU N C OU N T Y ]

DISCOVER LOUDOUN

September 27, 2018

Behind the

NAMES Harry Flood Byrd Sr.

The main artery of Loudoun’s roads, Rt. 7, is named for former state senator, governor, and U.S. senator Harry F. Byrd Sr. from the Shenandoah River in Clarke all the way to the Fairfax County line. And the road’s namesake is as influential and important in Virginia’s history as he is controversial today. Byrd made his living as a newspaper publisher, toll road operator, and orchard owner. His father bought the Winchester Star in 1903, and the family owned that and several other newspapers in the Shenandoah Valley until the Byrd family sold all its newspapers to Ogden Newspapers of West Virginia, which also owns the Loudoun Times-Mirror in Loudoun. He served in the state senate from 1916 to 1926, as the 50th governor of Virginia from 1926 to 1930, and as a U.S. Senator from 1933 to 1965. When he retired from the senate, then-governor Albertis S. Harrison Jr. appointed his son, Harry F. Byrd Jr., to the seat. Byrd’s time in state government is known for shrinking and streamlining state government, building good roads, stimulating economic growth, a $4 million surplus in the state treasury, and the first gas tax set aside to pay for roads. But he is best known for his time

Harry F. Byrd, Sr.

in the U.S. Senate, when he was a leading opponent to racial integration. He lead the idea of “massive resistance,” a set of laws designed to prevent school integration that resulted in many Virginia schools being closed and a long aftermath of practical racial segregation in school. Byrd died of a brain tumor in 1966, eleven months after leaving the U.S. Senate.

Gilbert’s Corner, circa 1950

Aldie Mill

ropean settlers developed Little River Turnpike and the Old Carolina Road , The intersection continued to be a major thoroughfare during the Civil War, as Confederate and Union soldiers passed through on their way to area battles, like the battle of Upperville in June 1863 and the battle at Mt. Zion Church in 1864. In the years following the war, William Gilbert bought the land and eventually built a gas station there in 1927. At that time, the Old Carolina Road formed a dogleg with Rt. 50. It wasn’t until 1941 that the road was rerouted to form the present-day Rt. 15/Rt. 50 intersection, which now routes drivers through with a traffic circle.

General Assembly and U.S. Congress, spearheaded the construction of the Little River Turnpike, now Rt. 50. This encouraged westward expansion. It was at that time that Mercer and William Cooke financed the construction of the Aldie Mill, which used water from the Little River to turn wheat into flour for commercial export and was once the largest factory of its kind in the county. According to Tracy Gillespie, the historic site manager for the Aldie Mill Historic Park, Mercer simultaneously developed a village around the mill, giving it the name Aldie in honor of his family’s ancestral home of Aldie Castle in Scotland. “The village [evolved] out of the fact,” Gillespie said. Still standing in Perthshire today, the castle was built between the 15th and 17th centuries. As for the mill, Mercer bought out Cooke’s interest in 1816 for $11,250 and sold it off to a new family two decades later. After six generations of operation, the mill closed in 1971 and was acquired by NOVA Parks in 2006.

Aldie

Gilbert’s Corner Gilbert’s Corner is known as a great place to stop on a Saturday to get some fresh produce or barbecue, but passersby probably don’t know much about the intersection’s namesake William Gilbert. The crossroads was created centuries ago by Native American footpaths. Eu-

Nestled along the southern border of Loudoun County is the Village of Aldie—a community whose existence and history is often overlooked. The village was first settled in the eighteenth century by the Mercers, a Scottish family. In the early nineteenth century, Charles Fenton Mercer, a distinguished member of the Virginia

LUCKETTS EXCAVATING INC 703-443-0039 | LuckettsExcavating.com

Financing Available

LoudounNow

W I N N E R

LOUDOUN’S

FAVORITE 2018

POND INSTALLATION & REPAIR l GRAVEL DRIVEWAYS & ROADS l DRAINAGE SOLUTIONS LAND CLEARING & GRADING l RIDING ARENAS l PAD SITES l LOT CLEAN UP l & MORE!

$100 OFF

$1,000 OFF

$69.95

ANY REPAIR $150 AND UP

UP TO FULL SYSTEM REPLACEMENT

Must supply original coupon at time of service, no copies. Excludes Diagnostic fee. Cannot be combined with any other offer.

Choice of Carrier COR, Ecobee E4, or NEST. Selection must be made prior to install date. Cannot be combined with any other offer.

Covers one system. Repairs will be quoted separately. Cannot be combined with any other offer.

Expires 10/31/18

LN0618

MAINTENANCE CHECKUP

LN0618

[ L OU D OU N C OU N T Y ] National Wildlife Federation. Loudoun County later purchased the property to create Claude Moore Park. In 1987, he founded the Claude Moore Charitable Foundation to continue his legacy; in 2017, that organization wrote almost $4.9 million in grants to more than 90 nonprofits. Moore died of pneumonia at 98 years old in 1991.

NAMES Claude Moore

John Foster Dulles Claude Moore

head of the Radiology Department at George Washington University Hospital in 1930. He eventually returned to lucrative private practice, retiring in 1956. He then went into the field that would allow him to have such an impact: real estate investing. He capitalized cannily on the post-World War II real estate boom, acquiring then-undeveloped properties west of Washington, DC, many at public auction. As a self-made millionaire, the wealth he realized from those investments allowed him to make his mark on philanthropic giving in Virginia. Those include funding to build the Claude Moore Health Sciences Library at the University of Virginia; a matching grant to create the Claude Moore Colonial Farm in McLean, which is owned by the National Park Service; and in 1975, donating his home, the 18th-century Lanesville farm, to the

The engine of the Northern Virginia economy is a jet engine—the international trade, travel, and businesses attracted by Dulles International Airport. And the person for whom it is named, former Secretary of State John Foster Dulles, had an even greater impact on international affairs in the aftermath of World War II. Dulles was an uncompromising, harsh figure in international politics who shaped U.S. policies during the Cold War. He served on the War Industries Board in World War I and entered international politics as legal counsel for the U.S. at the 1919 Paris peace conference. He went on to advocate for U.S. membership in the League of Nations, helped draft the preamble to the United Nations Charter, and was at three-time delegate to the United Nations General Assembly. Dulles is best known for his time as Secretary of State under President Dwight D. Eisenhower from 1953 to 1959, characterized by his passionate opposition to communism. He focused

John F. Dulles

on strengthening international mutual security pacts like the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, strategic use of economic foreign aid, and oversaw two clandestine operations to overthrow democratically-elected leaders: in 1953 in Iran, and in 1954 in Guatemala. He was a pioneer of the concepts of massive retaliation and brinksmanship, pushing negotiations to the brink of war and counting on the Soviet Union to blink first. He resigned from office in 1959, suffering from colon cancer, and died later that year. He was part of an influential family; his grandfather and uncle both preceded him as Secretary of State, and his younger brother, Allen Welsh Dulles, served as the Director of Central Intelligence from 1953 to 1961.

DISCOVER LOUDOUN

The name Dr. Claude Moore comes up time and again among Loudoun institutions—in Claude Moore Park, at the county’s Claude Moore Recreation Center, and at the Claude Moore Charitable Foundation, a major feature in the region’s nonprofit scene. Outspoken conservationist, physician, real estate tycoon and philanthropist Claude Moore was born in impoverished Danville, growing up in Radford and graduating from high school in Roanoke. He took two years of pre-medical courses at Roanoke College before enrolling at the University of Virginia in 1912. There, he balanced football and academics for four years. He went on to intern at Cornell Medical Center, and in 1917, as the U.S. prepared to get involved in World War I, he volunteered and joined the Army Medical Corps. He shipped out in 1918, serving as a first lieutenant, and remained in France for a year after the armistice, rising to the rank of Captain. He then returned to private practice in Roanoke in 1920. In 1926, he sought additional training at the Mayo Clinic in radiology, and upon graduating became a professor and

September 27, 2018

Behind the

[ L E E SBU R G ]

September 27, 2018

Leesburg Town Council

he Town of Leesburg operates under the council-manager form of government, which divides responsibilities between an elected mayor and Town Council and an appointed town manager. The council determines town policy, adopts all ordinances and resolutions, sets the annual tax rates and adopts an annual budget based on a staff-prepared draft. The town manager is responsible for the day-to-day management of town affairs, implementing the Town Council’s policies, and hiring a staff to assist in that work. The Leesburg Town Council has seven members. The mayor serves a two-year term, while all other council members are elected for four-year terms. Council member terms are staggered, with three seats filled each election cycle. Elections occur in November of even-numbered years. Council members are paid an annual stipend of $15,600. The mayor is paid $16,200 per year.

Kelly Burk, Mayor

DISCOVER LOUDOUN

Email: kburk@leesburgva.gov Kelly Burk is serving her first term as Leesburg mayor. She is running for re-election in November. Burk was first elected to the Town Council in 2004 and, three years later, she was elected as the Leesburg District representative to the Loudoun County Board of Supervisors. She served on the county board from 2008 to 2011. She re-joined the Town Council following an April 2012 special election, and was re-elected to a new four-year term in 2014. She was elected to her first mayoral term in November 2016. Burk represents the town on the Loudoun County Economic Development Commission, the Northern Virginia Regional Commission, the Northern Virginia Transportation Authority Advisory Committee, and Virginia Municipal League’s Human Development and Education Committee. A Leesburg resident since 1979, Burk was a special education teacher with Loudoun County Public Schools until her retirement in 2014. She holds a bachelor’s degree in education from George Washington University and a master’s degree in middle school curriculum and instruction from Virginia Tech. She is a past president of the Loudoun Education Association and served on the board of directors of the Virginia Education Association from 1994 to 2000. In 2001, the Loudoun Commission on Women honored her as the Woman of the Year for Education and Training. She and her husband, Larry, have two adult sons and two grandchildren.

Suzanne Fox, Vice Mayor Email: sfox@leesburgva.gov Suzanne Fox was elected to the Town

Council in November 2014, for a four-year term beginning Jan. 1, 2015. She is running for re-election in November. Fox was elected by her peers to serve as vice mayor in January 2017. Fox is the council’s representative to VML’s Planning Coordination Advisory Board (PCAC) and is council liaison to both the Board of Architectural Re-

view and the Airport Commission. She holds a bachelor’s degree in social work from Brigham Young University. Fox is the owner or co-owner of Legacy Weddings, a wedding planning/coordinating business; and Beacon Hill Manor, a wedding venue in Loudoun County which she operates with her husband, Bill. She is also a civil celebrant, appointed by the Loudoun County Circuit Court. and has performed more than 7,000 marriage ceremonies. She and her family, which includes three adult daughters, moved to Leesburg in 2003.

Fernando “Marty” Martinez Email: mmartinez@leesburgva.gov Marty Martinez was elected to his first term on Town Council in 2002 and served as vice mayor from July 2004 to June 2006. He is serving his fourth, four-year

council term. Martinez represents the council on VML’s General Laws Committee and TOWN COUNCIL >> 13

[ L E E SBU R G ] << FROM 12 the Loudoun County Transit Advisory Board. Before his election to council, he served on the Loudoun County Parks and Recreation Commission, as well as the Loudoun County Community Services Advisory Board. Originally from California, Martinez is a U.S. Air Force veteran. He earned his bachelor’s degrees in economics and computer science from Portland State University. Martinez has worked as a consultant for the Federal Aviation Administration. He founded Heritage High School Project Grad, and helped to co-found the Boys and Girls Club of Loudoun County and La Voz, a Hispanic advocacy group. He has served as the vice chairman on the board of directors for the Paxton Campus, which is a full-service organization for children with special needs. He has also been appointed by the governor to serve on the Aerospace Advisory Council. He has lived in Leesburg with his wife, Doris, and children since 1993. Martinez has five children and five grandchildren.

Thomas S. Dunn, II Tom Dunn was first elected to the Town Council in 2008, and is serving his third, four-year term. He is chal-

Ronald Campbell Email: rcampbell@leesburgva.gov Ron Campbell was elected to his first Town Council term last November. Prior to his election to council, he served on the Leesburg Technology and Communications Commission and the Leesburg Environmental Commission. He also

served on two Virginia state task forces on sexual violence, one dealing with institutions of higher education and one with K-12 schools, led by then Lt. Governor Don Beyer. Campbell represents the council on VML’s Community and Economic Development Committee. He is also a member of the Loudoun County NAACP and Leesburg Daybreak Rotary, and formerly served on the Loudoun County Criminal Justice Board. Campbell has a bachelor’s degree in American studies from Heidelberg University, and a master’s degree in counseling, human services and guidance from Montclair State University. In addition, he has completed doctoral coursework in human sexuality from the University of Pennsylvania. He became a certified planning commissioner in May. Campbell started his career with a Wall Street firm, and was a licensed SEC representative, providing wealth management strategies and selling mutual funds. He went on to work in higher education administration for over 27 years, including as the associate vice president for Student Development and Athletics at the University of Minnesota where he was responsible for a budget of over $100 million. In 2000, he established his own business development consulting company, College Business Concepts, LLC. From TOWN COUNCIL >> 14

Holiday Open House

over 60 Outdoor vendors . vanish brewery beer garden . LOCO s most delicious food trucks

DISCOVER LOUDOUN

Email: tdunn@leesburgva.gov

lenging incumbent Kelly Burk and fellow council member Ron Campbell for the mayor’s seat in November. Dunn serves as one of the town’s two members of the joint town and county Annexation Area Development Policy Committee. He has represented the town on various committees with Virginia Municipal League. In addition he has represented the town on the Government Center Joint Task Force, the School Naming Committee, and the Law Enforcement Committee. He also served as liaison to the Board of Architectural Review, the Parks and Rec Commission, the Balch Library Commission, the Infrastructure subcommittee and the Tourism Historic Preservation subcommittee. Dunn also served a four-year term on the Loudoun County Planning Commission as the Leesburg District representative from 2011-2015. Prior to being elected to the council, Dunn served on the Leesburg Planning Commission and the Leesburg Economic Development Commission for a combined 9 years. Dunn holds a bachelor’s degree in social sciences from Mary Washington College. He is a Certified Planning

Commissioner and has 16 years’ experience in mortgage banking. He is currently the president of VCR Inc., a marketing company he founded. Dunn was recently certified as an inhome special needs service provider. He served eight years as an Officer of Combat Engineers with the U.S. Army. Dunn has been and continues to be an active community volunteer, having held various volunteer positions with the Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, Loudoun School of Ballet, Little League, Youth Football, church and Ball’s Bluff PTO. He directed youth summer camps at Morven Park, Oatlands and the Loudoun Museum and has volunteered as a tour guide at Balls Bluff Battlefield. Dunn has been a Leesburg resident in Potomac Crossing since 1998, and has three children who all attended public school in Leesburg.

September 27, 2018

Leesburg Town Council

September 27, 2018

MELT - GOURMET CHEESEBURGERS

Leesburg Town Council << FROM 13

Thank You Loudoun for Voting us #1 Burger.

DISCOVER LOUDOUN

[ L E E SBU R G ]

LoudounNow

W I N N E R

LOUDOUN’S

FAVORITE 2018

When You Need A Great Burger...

You Need

MELT! 525 East Market Street Leesburg, VA 20176

(703)443-2105

2012 to 2015, he served as the CEO for the National Association of College and University Auxiliary Services in Charlottesville. He currently serves as the executive director of the Loudoun Freedom Center, which is dedicated to the preservation of African American history in Loudoun County. Campbell is a member of Holy & Whole Life Changing Ministries International Church in Lansdowne. Leesburg residents since 2001, Campbell and his wife Barbara have four children and six grandchildren.

Vanessa Maddox vmaddox@leesburgva.gov Vanessa R. Maddox was elected to the Town Council in a special election last November. She is running for re-election this November. Born and raised in Washington, DC, Maddox began her career in politics and information technology as an after-school intern on Capitol Hill when she was in the 11th grade. Since then, she has worked for the U.S. Congress, federal government agencies and federal contractors in the private sector. In 2008, she founded V.R. Maddox Consulting, a Certified Virginia SWaM (Small, Woman and Minority-owned) business specializing in social media education and integration, new business coaching, employment recruiting and referrals, and professional development. In 2010, she founded the #GetHired Employment Community. Maddox previously served on the Leesburg Economic Development Com-

mission and the Leesburg Technology & Communications Commission. She holds a bachelor’s degree in management from the University of the Potomac. Maddox and her family have lived in Leesburg since 2004.

Joshua Thiel Email: jthiel@leesburgva.gov Josh Thiel was elected to Town Council in a special election in February. He fills the term vacated by Ken Reid upon his resignation last year. His term will expire Dec. 31, 2020. Thiel is an 18-year town resident and previously served on the town’s Economic Development Commission and on the Northern Virginia Technology Council. He is an active member of Leesburg Presbyterian Church in downtown Leesburg, and helps run the youth group and men’s group. Thiel attended Saint Francis University where he received his bachelor’s degree in marketing and communications. At Saint Francis, he was a second team All-American place kicker and a four-year starter for the Red Flash football team. Thiel is the owner of JT Kicking and Training, which helps high school and college athletes train to play at the next level of sports. He coached soccer and football at Tuscarora High School and was a youth football coach for the AYFL for a number of years. Thiel and his wife Abigail live in the Crescent Place neighborhood with their dog Odie.

Town Staff Town Manager: Kaj Dentler Deputy Town Manager: Keith Markel Public Information Officer: Betsy Arnett Town Attorney: Barbara Notar Police Chief: Gregory Brown Leesburg Executive Airport Manager: Scott Coffman Director of Public Works and Capital Projects: Renee LaFollette Director of Economic Development: Russell Seymour Director of Finance & Administrative Services: Clark Case Director of Human Resources: Joshua Didawick Director of Parks & Recreation: Rich Williams Director of Plan Review: Bill Ackman Director of Planning and Zoning: Susan Berry-Hill Director of Thomas Balch Library: Alexandra Gressitt Director of Utilities: Amy Wyks

15 September 27, 2018

INDEPENDENT RETIREMENT LIVING

DISCOVER LOUDOUN

Norma Lasher found her love for art overseas during one of her more than 35 family moves while her husband, Wendall Lasher was serving in the United States Air Force. Those journeys inspire much of the beautiful artwork that fills her apartment and now graces our halls. Hers is but one chapter in our amazing collection of patriots and heroes. We invite you to experience a connection that can be found through the common bond of service to country.

To learn more about this extraordinary story visit falconslanding.org/artist.

FALCONSLANDING.ORG – 20522 FALCONS LANDING CIRCLE, POTOMAC FALLS, VA 20165 – (703) 293-5704

[ L E E SBU R G ]

September 27, 2018

Behind the

NAMES

Thomas Lightfoot Lee

DISCOVER LOUDOUN

Leesburg It’s a common misconception that the Town of Leesburg is named after Confederate General Robert E. Lee. Not so. In 1757 the Assembly of Virginia selected what would become the Town of Leesburg for the location of the Loudoun County courthouse. The land was then owned by Nicholas Minor, who hired John Hough to survey and plat his 60 acres into 70 lots to form a town, which he called George

Town in honor of King George II. The name was changed to Leesburg the following year, in honor of the prominent Lee family of Virginia. Philip Ludwell Lee and Thomas Lightfoot Lee, along with Minor, were the three initial town trustees responsible for regulating building in the town. The two younger Lees named the town Leesburg in honor of their late father, Col. Thomas Lee, who was once a member of the House of Burgesses and served as de facto governor of Virginia in place of the absent William Gooch for a brief period in 1749. He was favored for appointment to the governor’s post by George II, but died the following year. Col. Lee had inherited or acquired vast holdings in land throughout Virginia, including Northumberland, Charles, Arlington, Fairfax, Fauquier, Prince William and Loudoun counties. These properties were developed as tobacco plantations.

Thomas Balch The Thomas Balch Library has become a destination for historical and genealogical research, drawing residents inside and out of the county. But who’s the man behind the name? Thomas Balch was a Leesburg native, born in the town July 23, 1821. He would go on to become a noted American historian, perhaps best known for his work on the American Revolutionary War. He is referred to in historical lore as the “father of international arbitration” for his work in popularizing

From History...

years, the library operated under a private board of trustees as a subscription library under the endowment. In 1960, it became a free public library and was desegregated five years later. It became part of Loudoun County Public Library system in 1974. In 1994, after the opening of the larger Rust Library, the Town of Leesburg took ownership of the building, to be operated as a history and genealogy library.

A bust of Thomas Balch on display in Leesburg's Thomas Balch Library

the peaceful mechanism of international dispute resolution. Balch and his wife, Emily Swift Balch, had three children and lived in Europe from 1859 to 1873, during which time he conducted research for several of the books and articles. His two most notable works are “The French in America during the War of Independence,” which explores France’s role in the American Revolution, and “International Courts of Arbitration,” which was written in the aftermath of the sinking of the Alabama during the Civil War. He died in 1887 in Philadelphia. When the library was constructed in 1922 as a memorial to Balch, his sons, Thomas Willing Balch and Edwin Swift Balch, originally endowed the subscription library. For its first 50

Through Their Story...

Ida Lee Rust

A.V. Symington

www.idalee.org

A portrait of Ida Lee Rust

Ida Lee Rust Leesburg’s largest recreation center is Ida Lee Park. The 138-acre Greenwood Farm was donated to the town in 1986 by William F. Rust and MarLEESBURG NAMES >> 18

To Your Story.

17 September 27, 2018

SKATE

Hockey

At Ashburn Ice House, weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re here for the figure skater, the hockey player, the just-for-fun folks and the first-daters. From pure recreation to pro competition,

Ashburn Ice House is where Loudoun County skates.

703-858-0300

WWW.ASHBURNICE.COM

Never learned? No problem. We have the right class for you!

ASHBURN

ICE

HOUSE

DISCOVER LOUDOUN

Figure

just

[ L E E SBU R G ]

September 27, 2018

Behind the

NAMES << FROM 16

garet Dole Rust under the conditions that the land be kept in perpetual use as a public park and that it be named in memory of Williams. Rust’s grandmother, Ida Lee Rust. It’s another link between the town and the Lee family. She was the daughter of Edmund Jennings Lee, first cousin of Robert E. Lee. Ida Lee Rush spent her married life at Rockland; the Rust family home north Leesburg and later lived in a house built by her sons on Cornwall Street.

DISCOVER LOUDOUN

AV Symington Every summer thousands of kids flock to Leesburg’s A.V. Symington Aquatics Center to frolic in Loudoun’s largest outdoor public pool. That fun was made possible by the generosity of a woman who spent many hours swimming laps nearby at the Ida Lee Park Recreation Center’s indoor pool. And that wasn’t the only lasting gift Symington gave to Loudoun’s families. Valeria Marie Harris was born in 1916, part of the Harris Trust and Savings Bank family. She married James Huntington Symington and they bought the Temple Hall estate north of Leesburg in 1940. A decade after her husband’s death, Symington donated

Rachel Paxton

the 286-acre farm to the Northern Virginia Regional Park Authority. When Symington died in 2003, she bequeathed $10 million to support several community causes. That included $2.5 million each to the Ida Lee Recreation Center, Rust Library and Temple Hall Farm Park, and $1.25 million to both the Loudoun Country Day School and Oatlands Plantation. In addition to the outdoor pool complex, the money donated to Leesburg was

used to create the Ida Lee Park’s indoor tennis center.

Paxton Campus The sprawling Paxton campus has, over the years, become a beacon of service for the less fortunate and those with special needs. Over the past century, the campus at 601 Catoctin Circle served as everything from an orphanage, convalescent center, and daycare. The Arc of Loudoun is a nonprofit

formed by a group of parents in 1967 whose children had special needs. In addition to the preschool that formed at its inception, the Paxton Campus and Arc of Loudoun hosts a growing list of programs that include Open Door Preschool, The Aurora School, ALLY Advocacy Center, Step Up, and Maggie’s Closet. The popular “Shocktober” haunted house is a major fundraiser for many of these programs. All that may not have come to pass were it not for the property’s namesake, Rachel Paxton. She and her husband, Charles Paxton, arrived in Leesburg in 1869, purchasing 765 acres on the northern edge of town. Their home, the lavish 20,000-square-foot Carlheim mansion, was ready for occupancy three years later. There Charles and Rachel raised their only child, daughter Margaret. Rachel Paxton outlived both her husband and daughter, who died in 1899 and 1900, respectively. She would devote the rest of her life to helping needy children and wanted her efforts to continue after her death. Prior to her passing in 1921, she had a vision to turn her home and property into a safe and welcoming environment for underprivileged families, and the mansion was first transformed into an orphanage, known as the Margaret Paxton Memorial for Convalescent Children. The Paxton Memorial Trust, founded under the last will of Rachel Paxton, continues to serve Loudoun’s needy children through various initiatives.

King’s Tavern & Wine Bar Celebrating Our 40th Anniversary!

In need of a food truck or catering?

We Would Like to Thank all of our Customers & Community

REACH OUT TO FLAVOUR! INFO@EATFLAVOUR.COM WWW.EATFLAVOUR.KITCHEN

Open 7 days a week serving lunch, dinner and weekend brunch. Entertainment 5 days a week, outdoor patio dining, sidewalk dining, happy hour, craft beer.

Serving the historic Downtown Leesburg. Open until 2am nightly. 19 South King Street • Leesburg, Virginia 20175 703-777-5005 • 703-777-5000 www.kingstavernandwinebar.com

[ E D U C AT IO N ]

oudoun’s nine-member School Board oversees the county’s 81,000-student school system. Board members are paid a salary of $20,000 per year and the chairman is paid $22,000. They serve four-year terms, and their current terms ends Dec. 31, 2019. The board holds regular business meetings at 6:30 p.m. on the second and fourth Tuesday of the month at the school administration office, 21000 Education Court in Ashburn. Meetings can be watched live through webcasts. Members of the public can email the full board at lcsp@lcps.org or email individual board members.

Jeff Morse, Chairman

Dulles District Phone: 571-420-2243 Email: jeff.morse@lcps.org

ly re-elected him chairman for a second consecutive year. He serves as chairman for the board’s Communications and Outreach Committee, and as member on the Finance and Facilities Committee and the Joint Board of Supervisors/School Board Committee. He is also the board’s liaison for the Loudoun Education Foundation and the Washington Area Boards of Education. His wife, Karen, works as a kindergarten assistant in Loudoun County Public Schools. The couple has three children educated by LCPS; one currently attends an LCPS High School, and the other two are graduates: one who attends Virginia Tech, and one who graduated this year from Virginia Tech.

Brenda Sheridan, Jeff Morse is a 16- Vice Chairwoman

Sterling District Residence: Sterling Phone: 571-233-0307 E-mail: brenda.sheridan@lcps.org Brenda Sheridan is serving her third year as vice chairwoman and her seventh year on the board. She is chairwoman of the board’s Legislative and

Eric DeKenipp

Catoctin District Phone: 571-291-5685 Email: eric.dekenipp@lcps.org Eric DeKenipp is in his third year on the School Board. He serves as chairman of the board’s Finance and Facilities Committee, and is a member of the Human Resources and Talent Development Committee and the Joint Board of Supervisors/ School Board Committee. He is also the

Eric Hornberger

Ashburn District Email: eric.hornberger@lcps.org Phone: 571-291-5685 Eric Hornberger is serving in his second term on the School Board representing the Ashburn District. He served as the board’s chairman from 2012 until January 2017. He chairs both the board’s Charter School Committee and Ad Hoc Committee on the Academies of Loudoun, and is also a member of the Curriculum and Instruction Committee and Legislative and Policy Committee. He also serves as the board’s alternate representative on the Gifted Advisory Committee. Hornberger joined the board with a variety of local and international experience. He served as the president of the Ashburn Farm Association board of

DISCOVER LOUDOUN

year resident of South Riding and is in his second term on the School Board. He served on active duty in the U.S. Navy for 20 years, retiring as a commander in 2006. He is a lead associate for Booz Allen Hamilton, managing and procuring technology and services for the federal government. In January, his colleagues on the board unanimous-

Policy Committee and serves on the Charter School Committee, Discipline Committee, Finance and Facilities Committee and the Ad Hoc Committee on Special Education. She is also the School Board liaison on the Gifted Advisory Committee and is a Virginia School Boards Association delegate. Sheridan is a 20-year resident of Sterling and is in her second full term as a School Board member. She was appointed to the seat in 2011 to finish out a term of a previous board member, before being elected the following year. She and her husband have two children; one is attending Christopher Newport University, one attending the College of William & Mary and both graduated from Park View High School.

board’s liaison on the School Business Partnership Executive Council. He is a Marine Corps veteran and had more than 15 years of experience in business leadership, currently serving as a vice president for a mission critical government contractor in Northern Virginia. He and his family are 12-year Leesburg residents and his two daughters, 12-year-old Ava and 9-year-old Alexa, attend Simpson Middle School and Evergreen Mill Elementary School.

September 27, 2018

Loudoun County School Board

[ E D U C AT IO N ]

September 27, 2018

trustees and as a leader in the citizens advocacy group Ashburn Farm Parents United. He works as the executive director of The Mustard Seed Foundation, a private family foundation based in Falls Church. In that role he oversees a variety of international giving programs and was responsible for establishing field offices for the foundation in Singapore, Jakarta, Manila, Mumbai, Hong Kong and Cairo. He also served as a Peace Corps Volunteer in West Africa and worked as a program manager at Peace Corps in Washington, DC. He and his wife, Paula, have lived in Ashburn since 2004. Paula works as a teacher for Loudoun County Public Schools. The couple has three children who have either graduated from or are currently attending Loudoun County Public Schools.

Beth Huck

DISCOVER LOUDOUN

At-Large Member Phone: 571-233-9928 E-mail: beth.huck@lcps.org Beth Huck is serving her first term on the board. She serves as chairwoman of the board’s Human Resources and Talent Development Committee and Ad Hoc Committee on Special Education. She is a member of the Communications and Outreach Committee and the Legislative and Policy Committee. She is the board’s liaison on the Head Start Policy Council and the alternate delegate on the Virginia School Boards Association. Huck works as an events manager for Blue Compass LLC. Prior to that she worked as the community lifestyle manager for Brambleton Community Association and, for several years, taught early childhood education. She also served as the chairwoman of the Loudoun County Youth Advisory Commission. Huck and her husband, Aaron, live in Brambleton and have two children, who both attend Rock Ridge High School.

She’s worked in the information technology field for the past 20 years, holding positions at Marriott and at AOL. She has a daughter who graduated from Briar Woods High School. She has lived in Broadlands for 17 years and in the Washington metro area for more than 40 years. In that time, she’s volunteered for the Girl Scouts, Sterling Playmakers, Loudoun Hunger Relief, Women Giving Back and Big Brothers Big Sisters. She also served as vice president of the Loudoun Education Alliance of Parents, known as LEAP.

has previously worked as a teacher, guidance counselor and guidance director. He also served as a Peace Corps volunteer in the Philippines. Marshall was born in Washington, DC, was raised in Alexandria, and has lived in Leesburg for the past 27 years. He and his wife, Barbi, have a grown daughter who graduated from Loudoun County High School and a grown son, who graduated from Tuscarora High School.

Tom Marshall

Tom Marshall was first elected in 2007 and returned to the School Board in 2016 following a four-year hiatus, when he was unseated for one term by Bill Fox. He serves as co-chairman of the Joint Board of Supervisors/School Board Committee, and is a member of the Curriculum and Instruction Committee. He is also the board’s liaison for the Career and Technical Education Foundation and an alternate on the Special Education Advisory Committee. Marshall has worked as a Realtor in Virginia since 1998 and currently works for McEnearney Associates Realtors. He

Debbie Rose is serving her second term on the School Board. She is the chairwoman of the Discipline Committee, and is a member of the Student Support and Services Committee and the Ad Hoc Committee on Special Education. She is also the board’s liaison to the Special Education Advisory Committee. She works as an intellectual property fellow for the Association for Competitive Technology. She also worked at the Entertainment Software Association and as a counsel on the U.S. House Judiciary Committee and Subcommittee on Courts, the Internet and Intellectual Property. She previously served as a District Chair of the Loudoun County Republican Committee.

Joy Maloney is in her first term on the board. She unseated one-term board member Kevin Kuesters in her second try for the seat in November 2015, after running a write-in campaign in 2011. She chairs the Student Support and Services Committee, and is a member of the Communications and Outreach Committee, and the Discipline Committee. She is the board’s alternate liaison on the Minority Student Achievement Advisory Committee and its liaison on the Technology Steering Committee. A former high school teacher, Maloney holds a master’s degree in educational leadership and a bachelor’s in secondary education mathematics.

Blue Ridge District Phone: 571-420-3818 Email: jill.turgeon@lcps.org Jill Turgeon taught second grade at Cool Spring Elementary School before she was elected to the School Board in 2011. She owns a photography business and is active in a variety of civil and community organizations. She is chairwoman of the board’s Curriculum and Instruction Committee. She serves on the Charter School Committee and the Human Resources and Talent Development Committee. She is also the School Board liaison on the Minority Students Achievement Advisory Committee. Turgeon’s family has spent a lot of time in Loudoun County Public Schools. Her husband, Bill, teaches in the school system, their oldest daughter graduated from Loudoun Valley High School in 2010, their youngest daughter graduated from Woodgrove High School in 2013 and their son graduated from Woodgrove in 2015.

FOR CATS TOO!

Joy Maloney

Broad Run District Email: joy.maloney@lcps.org Phone: 571-577-0439

Jill Turgeon

Debbie Rose

Algonkian District Phone: 571-291-5983 Email: debbie.rose@lcps.org

Leesburg District Email: tom.marshall@lcps.org Phone: 703-727-2318

Rose grew up in Southern California; she moved to Virginia in 1997 and to Potomac Falls in 2006. She and her husband, Randy, have three children, all of whom attend Loudoun County Public Schools.

Providing Our Best Friends Safety, Freedom and Happiness for 45 Years.

Save $200 AND FREE Call or log on to request a FREE in-home consultation!

Invisible Fence Brand by Clark Associates 703-349-7776 InvisibleFence.com

Financing!

On our exclusive Boundary Plus Technology Pet Fence ®

Limited time offer. Ask for details on SAVE $200 and FREE Financing offer. Present coupon at time of estimate. Prior purchases or installations excluded. Not valid with any other offers. Cannot be combined. Valid on new Outdoor Containment sales from Invisible Fence Brand by Clark Associates only. DL 2018. © 2018 Invisible Fence, Inc. All Rights Reserved. The Best Buy Seal and other licensed materials are registered certification marks and trademarks of Consumers Digest Communications, LLC. under license. For award information visit: consumersdigest.com

[ E D U C AT IO N ]

Kenneth W. Culbert Elementary

NAMES

Kenneth W. Culbert grew up in Loudoun County and taught in its public school system for many years. He was known for his unflagging optimism. Culbert started his educational career as a biology teacher at Loudoun Valley in 1963. He went on to serve as principal of Seneca Ridge Middle School, Park View, Loudoun County and Loudoun Valley high schools. He retired as principal of Loudoun Valley in 2003, after fighting bad health for several years. He died two months later on Dec. 5, 2003.

Banneker Elementary The school was named after Benjamin Banneker, who constructed the first clock made entirely in America in 1753, and who was part of the surveying team who laid out the city of Washington, DC, in 1791. When the school was integrated in 1968, the school board wanted to change the name from Banneker to Mercer, but the St. Louis community asked the board to keep the Banneker name. After due deliberation, the board decided to keep the original name.

Rosa Lee Carter Elementary

A memorial to Sgt. Major John Champe sits in a pasture near Aldie in western Loudoun near John Champe High School. Champe was a Revolutionary War soldier who became a double agent in a failed attempt to capture the American traitor Gen. Benedict Arnold.

is still remembered for her kindness, gentleness and her relentless pursuit of excellence.

John Champe High School John Champe, born in Aldie about 1752, was handpicked by George Washington and Henry “Light Horse Harry” Lee to become a double agent during the Revolutionary War in an effort to capture Benedict Arnold. Arnold deserted to British forces in exchange for about 20,000 pounds, equivalent

Find Your Balance, Nourish Your Spirit, Transform Your Health At Integrative Functional Medicine Center we work to enhance your health and well-being using an integrative, functional approach. Our team is skilled at combining traditional medicine with proven alternative methods to deliver holistic health solutions.

to about $3 million today. Champe’s plan to capture Arnold failed because Arnold was ordered the day before to move to a British naval ship bound for the Chesapeake Bay. “So people ask me, why name a school after John Champe when he didn’t succeed in his plan,” Principal John Gabriel said at the school’s dedication ceremony in 2012. “It’s the fact that he accepted that mission. That took courage … and it takes courage to take a challenging class, to attend a new school, to step out on that athletic field every Friday. Loudoun Now option3 copy.pdf

Frederick Douglass Elementary/Douglass School These two Leesburg schools were named after the American social reformer, abolitionist, writer, and statesman who escaped from slavery in Maryland. Douglass School opened in 1941 after the county’s black families raised money to purchase land for the school when the Loudoun School Board refused to do so. The school served Loudoun’s black students until court-ordered desegregation in 1968. Next door, Frederick Douglass Elementary is the second school on the site just off Plaza Street in Leesburg to go by that name. The first opened in 1958 to serve 9/20/18 5:57 PM black elementary students. Principal Fred Drummond said

LoudounNow

W I N N E R

LOUDOUN’S

FAVORITE 2018

CMY

wAuto Immune Disease wLyme DiseasewGI IssueswThyroid & Adrenal

Begin. Belong. Become.

IssueswHormone Issues for Men & Women wDiabeteswFibromyalgia Martha Calihan, M.D.

116-Q Edwards Ferry Rd N.E., Leesburg, VA 20176 703-669-6118

www.FiveStonesWellness.com

LOUDOUN COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL

Preschool - 8th Leesburg, VA

OPEN HOUSE Monday, Oct. 22

RSVP: www.LCDS.org

DISCOVER LOUDOUN

Rosa Lee Carter taught for many years in Loudoun County, including at the two-room, Grant School, which served black students in Middleburg. The school was crowded for many years, so Carter helped convince the School Board to rent the basement of nearby Shiloh Baptist Church. Students in grades first and second were taught in the church basement until Banneker Elementary opened in 1948. Carter taught at Banneker until she retired in 1978, after a 47-year career. She

Douglas Graham/Loudoun Now

September 27, 2018

Behind the

[ E D U C AT IO N ]

September 27, 2018

career at 16 as a student bus driver at Loudoun County High School and was honored in 2008 for 40 years of service. “Tens of thousands of Loudoun’s young people are better for having been served by J. Michael Lunsford,” former Superintendent Edgar B. Hatrick III said at the school’s opening ceremony in 2010.

J. Lupton Simpson Middle School Douglas Graham/Loudoun Now

A bust of abolitionist Fredrick Douglass sits on a table at Douglass School in Leesburg.

The middle school, which opened in 1976, is named after J. Lupton Simpson, an educator in Loudoun for 39 years. He was principal and taught at

Waterford, Ashburn, Lucketts, and Lincoln schools. In 1954, he became assistant principal at the new Loudoun County High School and remained there for 12 years, until his retirement. He died in 1967.

Mercer Middle School The middle school, which opened in 2004, is named after Margaret Mercer, the progressive educator and abolitionist who established St. David’s Episcopal Church in 1841. Mercer, the daughter of John Francis Mercer, a Maryland governor who also represented Virginia in the Continental

Congress, purchased the Belmont Plantation in 1836. She established a boarding school, using the tuition from families who could afford to pay to attend the school to educate those who could not. In addition to freeing the slaves she inherited from her father, Mercer was a founder of the African Resettlement movement.

Frances Hazel Reid Elementary Starting at 21 years old, Frances HaSCHOOL NAMES >> 23

in a 2012 interview with Leesburg Today that he was tasked with leading the school through desegregation in 1968. “It was a good day,” he said. “It was something I’d waited a long time for.” Drummond died in 2017, but was present at the new Frederick Douglass’ dedicate ceremony when it opened in 2012.

DISCOVER LOUDOUN

Emerick Elementary Emerick Elementary, which opened in 1967, is named after Oscar L. Emerick, Loudoun County Public Schools’ superintendent from 1917 to 1957. Emerick and his wife, Carrie, were longtime Purcellville residents. Carrie Emerick is famous for being the first woman in Loudoun County to pay her poll tax and qualify to vote following the passage of the Women’s Suffrage Amendment in 1920.

Named a Top Public Relations Firm Washington Business Journal

Newton-Lee Elementary Newton-Lee, which opened in 2005, honors the memory of two Loudoun County residents, Christopher Newton and Dong Chul Lee, who died at the Pentagon in the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. Newton, a third generation Californian, was a few weeks into the process of moving his family and business to Virginia when his plane was hijacked. Lee worked in the U.S. Air Force for four years and for the National Security Agency for 14 years. At the time of his death, Lee was working as a program manager in government information and communication systems for the Boeing Company.

Rusty Foster, Founder and President

J. Michael Lunsford

J. Michael Lunsford Middle School J. Michael Lunsford served Loudoun’s students as director of transportation from 1995 through 2009. He began his

"If you wanna be somebody, you gotta rock the bow tie." Kunta Littlejohn bowtiestrategies.com

[ E D U C AT IO N ] Tolbert Elementary

NAMES

There is only one Loudoun figure whose community service has been memorialized with a name of a school, a road, a building and a bridge. John W. Tolbert Jr. was born in Charlestown, WV, in 1905. He came to Loudoun in 1931 to be the chef for D. D. Sands, the president of Middleburg Bank. In 1976, he was appointed to a seat on the Town Council and served for 14 years, never missing a meeting and serving as vice mayor for two years before his retirement in 1990. His leadership helped the town achieve Tree City USA status and the John W. Tolbert Environmental Achievement Award is presented annually by the town. He served on the vestry of St. James Episcopal Church, as president of the Kiwanis Club, president of the Loudoun NAACP, on the board of the American Red Cross, president of Keep Loudoun Beautiful; chairman of Loudoun’s Community Corrections Resources Board. John W. Tolbert Jr. Elementary School is located in Leesburg’s Potomac Station neighborhood. The John W. Tolbert Jr. is a 225-year-old structure that was moved from Loudoun Street to 108 Church St. in 1990 to make room for the construction of the Town Hall complex. Tolbert Lane provides access to Leesburg’s Freedom Park. The John W. Tolbert Jr. bridge carries Battlefield Parkway traffic over the Dulles Greenway.

<< FROM 22

Francis Reed

zel Reid, also known as Miss Fannie, worked for the Loudoun Times-Mirror, first as a secretary, then as a reporter, editor and associate publisher. Reid worked with the newspaper for 73 years and worked hard to study and preserve the history of Loudoun County.

Steuart W. Weller Elementary

to a farm in Ashburn, when it was a rural village. He and his wife, Gracie, sent five children to Loudoun schools and opened a family business, Weller Tile & Mosaics in Ashburn. Weller was a volunteer firefighter and often helped in the schools. He sponsored youth sports teams and volunteered with the Boy and Girl Scouts.

John W. Tolbert Jr.

Willard Intermediate School This school, which opened just a month ago, is named after the unincorporated village of Willard in southeastern Loudoun, who’s namesake is Joseph E. Willard, Virginia’s lieutenant governor in the early 1900s. The village at Willard was made up of former

slaves and their descendants. In 1958, all 87 Willard-area landowners had their property condemned by the federal government for the development of Dulles Airport. Sources: Loudoun County Public Schools, Thomas Balch Library and Leesburg Today archives.

Voted Your No. 1 Architect

What can non-partisan leadership provide? Integrity. Inclusiveness. Leesburg First. Results.

 

Residential & Commercial design Visit our website: www.clintgood.com

   

Clint Good

AIA, Architect Member, Loudoun County Board of Zoning Appeals

CLINT GOOD ARCHITECTS, PC

Office: (703) 478-1352 • Cell: (703) 283-0911 clintgood@clintgood.com

 

As a member of the Town Council, Ron: Initiated the Economic Development Steering Committee that identified opportunities for business and job growth; Initiated the MOU with the Loudoun County Health Department for increased services to town residents; and Initiated the resolution to nominate Suzanne Fox as Vice Mayor.

As Mayor, Ron will: Lead efforts to keep our historic downtown vibrant and celebrate our diverse town history in every community; Lead efforts to make responsible investments in public safety and town services; Advocate for strong partnerships between Leesburg, Loudoun County, and public schools to support Leesburg residents; Lead efforts to increase affordable housing units; and Use his leadership and experience to develop a responsible budget to address issues related to the town’s rapid residential growth.

The Town of Leesburg needs your vote to move past partisan politics that have become a roadblock to our future!

VOTE Tuesday, November 6th for

R.E. "Ron" Campbell www.electroncampbell.com

Authorized and paid for by Friends of Ron Campbell.

DISCOVER LOUDOUN

Steuart W. Weller was a business owner and longtime county resident known unofficially as the “Mayor of Ashburn.” In the late 1950s, he moved

September 27, 2018

Behind the

[ OU R T OW N S ]

September 27, 2018

HAMILTON

DISCOVER LOUDOUN

amilton’s history dates to the native American Indian era, before European settlers moved in in the 1730s. The settlement was first known as Harmony. The town changed its name to Hamilton Store, after store owner Charles Bennett Hamilton—and simplified to Hamilton when a post office was established in his building. A road built in the early 1830s connecting Leesburg and Snickersville (today’s Bluemont) triggered the town’s first growth spurt. After the Civil War, construction of the railroad from Alexandria in 1868 brought tourists seeking relief from the summer heat and humidity in Washington, DC, and Baltimore, MD. At its height, the town had a dance hall, two newspapers, a butcher’s shop, men’s clothing store, a broom factory, a hat shop, a dentist, two hardware stores, livery stable and a one-and-ahalf-mile boardwalk throughout the town. A fire in 1926 wiped out most of the commercial center of town. The rebuilt commercial area along Colonial Highway today contains the town office and several stores.

HILLSBORO

■

Population: 640

■

Households: 193

■

Median Age: 44

■

Mayor: David Simpson

■

Council: Vice Mayor Ken Wine, Michael Snyder, John Unger, Matthew Clark, Rebecca Jones, Craig Green

■

Council Meetings: 7 p.m. second or third Monday of each month at the Town Office, 53 E. Colonial Hwy.

■

Stipend: Mayor, $15,000 per year, Councilmembers, $1,200 each per annum Town Manager: None

Welcoming NEW Patients

oasting a pristine assemblage of 18th and 19th century stone architecture, the Quaker settlement of Hillsboro long has been one of the smallest towns in Virginia. That changed last year, when a boundary line adjustment tripled the town’s size to 164 acres. Initially known as “The Gap,” the town recorded beginning in 1746, although settlers had arrived earlier. It is nestled between two hills on the busy turnpike (today’s Rt. 9) between Alexandria to the Shenandoah Valley. In pre-Civil War times, the road helped fuel the town’s economic prosperity; today the town’s Main Street is filled with commuters to the Northern Virginia job market. Once a flourishing mill town, Hillsboro experienced an economic decline during and after the Civil War, especially during The Burning Raid of November 1864 that destroyed numerous farms and buildings in Loudoun Valley. Today, Hillsboro is the center of a thriving rural industry, surrounded by bed and breakfast inns, wineries and breweries. Next year, construction is set to begin on a major traffic calming, streetscape improvements and utility system upgrade on Rt. 9.

■

Population: 106

■

Households: 44

■

Median Age: 48

■

Mayor: Roger Vance

■

Council: Vice Mayor Amy Marasco, Claudia Forbes, Stephen Moskal, Bill Johnston, Laney Oxman

■

Council Meetings: 7 p.m. third Tuesday of each month at the Old Stone School, 37098 Charles Town Pike

■

Stipend: None

■

Town Manager: None

Here is a Window of Opportunity

• NEWBORN CARE • CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS • ADULTS AND GENERAL MEDICINE • WOMENS HEALTH

October 1 - October 31, 2018

• SPECIAL PROCEDURES We accept most major health plans! Ashburn Office

Lansdowne Office

Lovettsville Office

43300 Southern Walk Plaza Suite 100 Broadlands, VA 20148 571-252-7353 F: 571-223-1797

44084 Riverside Parkway Suite 300 Lansdowne, VA 20176 703-724-7530 F: 703-858-2870

20 Town Square Suite 180 Lovettsville, VA 20180 540-579-0500 F: 540-822-5036

Purcellville Office

Leesburg Office

Stone Springs Office

205 Hirst Road Suite 303 Purcellville, VA 20132 540-338-9896 F: 540-338-8235

224-D Cornwall Street, NW Suite 106 Leesburg, VA 20176 703-777-1612 F: 703-777-2638

Apply for Home Ownership with Habitat for Humanity

24430 Stone Springs Boulevard, Suite 135 Dulles, VA 20166 703-957-1255 F: 703-665-2375

To qualify:

Be a Loudoun resident Meet income limits Have a need for a safe, aﬀordable house Have the ability to pay a mortgage

FREE Information Sessions oﬀered during October Learn more about the Habitat Home Ownership Program, register for the Information Sessions and learn how to apply at loudounhabitat.org.

YEARS

Visit us at www.yourfamilymed.com

Celebrating the Past Building the Future

[ OU R T OW N S ]

A ■

Population: 2,054

■

Households: 694

■

Median Age: 33

■

Mayor: Nate Fontaine

■

Council: Vice Mayor Jim McIntyre, Mike Dunlap, Chris Hornbaker, Matthew Schilling with two vacancies

■

Council Meetings: 7:30 p.m. second and fourth Thursdays at the Town Office, 6 E. Pennsylvania Ave.

■

Stipend: Mayor, $8,000 per annum; Councilmembers, $2,000 per annum

■

Interim Town Manager: Larry Hughes

s its name suggests, Middleburg was a half-way, “middle-town” location on the Ashby Gap trade route (today’s Rt. 50) between Alexandria and Winchester. Founded in trade, it remains that way today—even though the numerous mills that surrounded it up to the Civil War are gone, and the former thriving agricultural trade has given way to high-end boutiques, retail stores and many restaurants and cafés. The town was laid out by American Revolutionary War Lt. Col. Leven Powell, who purchased land in 1763 from George Washington’s cousin, Joseph Chinn. Its international reputation for its equestrian offerings, began with wealthy New York foxhunters, steeplechasers and sportsmen looking for land from which to pursue their favorite sports came south. The town also is a regional tourism and shopping destination anchored by the Red Fox Inn, originally established in 1728 as Chinn’s Ordinary that cited as the oldest continually operated inn in the country, and the 168-room Salamander Resort and Spa.

■

Population: 851

■

Households: 429

■

Median Age: 46

■

Mayor: Bridge Littleton

■

Council: Vice Mayor Darlene Kirk, Peter Leonard-Morgan, Kevin Daly, Philip Miller, Kevin Hazard, Cindy Pearson, Bundles Murdock (interim)

■

Council Meetings: 6 p.m. second Thursday of each month at the Town Office, 10 W. Marshall St.

■

Stipend: Mayor, $500 per month; Councilmembers $200 each per month

■

Town Administrator: Martha Semmes

Check Out Many Ways to Commute & Save: www.loudoun.gov/commute

LOCAL BUS

CARPOOL

+ Weekday and limited Saturday service from Purcellville through Leesburg and Eastern Loudoun County + Equipped with wheelchair lifts and bike racks

+ Shared rides with commuters who live and work near each other + Split travel costs with fellow carpoolers + Read, sleep or work as a passenger

COMMUTER BUS

VANPOOL

+ Comfortable, stress-free ride to work on

+ Arranged among groups of commuters traveling 15 or more miles to work

coach-style buses + Board at park and ride lots to Rosslyn, Crystal City, the Pentagon and Washington, D.C.

METRO + Connections to the Silver & Orange Lines on LC Transit

+ Split costs and lease of commuter vehicle

DISCOVER LOUDOUN

ovettsville has its roots with a group of 60 German families who pushed south from Pennsylvania in the early 1730s. They settled in what became northern Loudoun County when it was created in 1757. The town continues to celebrate is heritage as the “German Settlement,” most notably with its annual Oktoberfest and the distinctive architecture of its new Town Square center that features a clock tower and plans for a Glockenspiel. The town took its name from David Lovett, a descendant of one of the original families, who sold quarter-acre lots that started a building boom in the 1820s. Today, Lovettsville is experiencing a new building boom, with new subdivisions and an influx of new businesses in and around the Town Center section of town.

MIDDLEBURG

September 27, 2018

LOVETTSVILLE

[ OU R T OW N S ]

September 27, 2018

PURCELLVILLE

DISCOVER LOUDOUN

NOW OFFERING

DNA Testing

urcellville’s first known settler was ■ Population: 9,771 James Dillon, who arrived in 1764. ■ Households: 2,725 Ordinaries were established, followed by a store and post office opened by ■ Median Age: 34 Valentine Vernon Purcell, for whom the town ■ Mayor: Kwasi Fraser was named in 1853. ■ Council: Vice Mayor The most significant factor in the town’s Ryan Cool, Joel post-Civil War growth was the arrival of rail Grewe, Tip Stinnette, service that extended westward in 1874. The Ted Greenly, Nedim growing settlement was incorporated in 1908. Ogelman, Chris Bledsoe The town was hit by disastrous fires between 1900 and 1914, destroying most of the wooden ■ Council Meetings: 7 p.m. second and fourth structures in the downtown business district on Tuesdays at the Town 21st Street. Hall, 221 S. Nursery In the latter part of the 20th century, the town Ave. saw big changes. The railroad ceased running in the late 1960s. Agriculture ceased to be the main ■ Stipend: Mayor, plank in its economy as more and more resi$7,025 per annum; dents left the farms for employment elsewhere. Councilmembers, But the town experienced a huge spurt of pop$6,050 each per annum ulation growth in the early 2000s, tapering off ■ Town Manager: David over the past few years. Mekarski North 21st Street began to see a revival of downtown stores and the town government acquired the Bush Tabernacle and Fireman’s Field, and the former Train Station— all now placed under protective easements. And, in a return to its standing as the agricultural hub of western Loudoun, Purcellville now is at the center of the region’s thriving winery industry and home to three—soon to be four—craft brewery enterprises, as well as the Catoctin Creek Distillery.

Behind the

NAME

Simple Cheek Swab Choose Medications Targeted to Your Metabolism & Brain Chemistry

44084 Riverside Parkway, Suite 240 • Lansdowne, VA 20176 703-724-0200 • RiversideCounselingCenter.net Evening & Saturday Hours Available

Purcellville In the early 1800s, Valentine Vernon Purcell took over management of a local store in the settlement that had been founded by James Dillion in 1764. Soon the community was known as Purcell’s Store. In 1822, Purcell became the postmaster of the region. In 1852, as Purcell’s son, Edgar Rodney Purcell, took over as postmaster, the town was also officially named Purcellville in honor of the family. According to Kacey Young, president of the Purcellville Historical Society, Edgar Rodney Purcell was removed from his position as postmaster at the start of the Civil War. Five decades later, in 1908, the town was finally incorporated.

[ OU R T OW N S ] ■ ■ ■ ■ ■

■

ROUND HILL

■ ■

Population: 668 Households: 222 Median Age: 42 Mayor: Scott Ramsey Council: Vice Mayor Mary Anne Graham, Michael Hummel, Michael Minshall, Fred Lyne, Donald Allen, Amy Evers Council Meetings: 7:30 p.m. third Thursday of each month at the Town Office, 23 Main St. Stipend: None Town Administrator: Vacant

September 27, 2018

ettlers began arriving in what would become the Round Hill—taking its name from the 910-foot knob west of town—in the 1730s. The community hit its first growth spurt in the 1830s when the Leesburg and Snicker’s Gap Turnpike was built. The post office opened In 1858, with storeowner Guilford C. Gregg appointed the first postmaster. The arrival of the railroad in 1875 gave a the community another boost, bringing tourists from the steamy Washington, DC, metropolitan area to enjoy the hospitality of its many boarding houses. The town formally incorporated in 1900. For decades, the town’s economy centered on Hill High Orchards, where the Sleeter family grew apples and peaches and sold the fruit and pies at its country store. Starting in the 1990s residential development replaced the orchard operations around the town. Most homes are outside the town limits, but town leaders are examining expansion options that could add more than 200 homes in the short-term and one day incorporate 1,000 more that are currently served by the town’s water and sewer systems.

DISCOVER LOUDOUN

Behind the

NAME

Sleeter Lake Sleeter Lake, now home to an 11-acre town park, has long been a centerpiece of life in Round Hill. The creation of the lake dates back a half century, to 1963, when Army Colonel Frank Sleeter was looking for a way to irrigate his 880 acres of peach orchards west of town near his Hill High Country Store. To accomplish this, Sleeter built a dam on Simpsons Creek to create the 100-acre lake. According to Sleeter’s son, John, the lake produced millions of gallons of water for irrigation. John Sleeter said that it wasn’t long after the lake’s creation that residents started referring to it by his family name. “I think it just grew into that,” he said. The property remained in the Sleeter family until the early 1990s, when it was sold and developed into the Stoneleigh Golf and Country Club and The Villages at Round Hill. As for the town’s new waterfront park, Sleeter said his dad “would be glad to see what’s going on as a result of [the lake].”

September 27, 2018

LOCAL CUSTOMS

FRESH Concepts Shopping at Virginia Village has been a local custom since 1957. Today, you’ll find unique experiences from our retailers and service providers, ranging from an

DISCOVER LOUDOUN

indoor ski slope to jewelry

New Moves The ABC STORE was the first business here at Virginia Village, and we are excited to announce its brand new storefront is coming soon to 32 Catoctin Circle!

making to top-notch health and wellness practitioners.

Leesburg Farmers’ Market,

JACKSON CLINIC, a therapist-owned orthopedic practice, will be our newest addition to the Virginia Village family - Now Opening this year at 30 Catoctin Circle.

a fresh concept that has become a local tradition is now Loudoun County’s oldest and largest yearround farmers’ market with 45 vendors selling goods that are grown or produced within 125 miles of Leesburg.

Join the Tradition: For information on leasing retail, office or storage space, email info@VAVillageLeesburg.com

VISIT THE LEESBURG FARMERS’ MARKET SATURDAYS FROM 8-12 CATOCTIN CIRCLE, LEESBURG, VA 20175 | VAVILLAGELEESBURG.COM

20180919_KEA_VirginaiVillage_Fresh_mf4.indd 1

9/21/18 12:20 PM

[ TOWN NOTES ] equestrian trainer George Morris, who will read from his personal collection of riding books. Morris’ talk will also feature stories from his own experiences in the field, which he has been a part of for more than a half century. Widely considered a founding father of Hunt Seat Equestrian, Morris won his first national riding event at the age of 14. He has since gone on to represent the U.S. in many international competitions as a rider and coach. He won the gold medal in the 1959 Pan American Games and the team silver medal in the 1960 Olympics in Rome. Tickets to the talk are $20 for the general public and $10 for museum members. Prior registration is required. To do so, go to nationalsporting.org.

Guests are invited to attend and celebrate the month with traditional cocktails and a five-course dinner. Bartender Matt Perkins will provide patrons with some history on the origins of select drinks, as he mixes up modern interpretations of colonial drams. Chef Erik Foxx-Nettnin will also be on hand to concoct popular dishes from locally-sourced cuisine. The night costs $100 and includes food, drinks, tax and tip. For more information, or to reserve a table, go to magnoliasmill.com or call 540-3389800.

Franklin Park Holds Kids-Only Trout Fishing For the children of Loudoun who might not get the most fair shot at catching that big fish, this weekend is

their chance to make it happen. Franklin Park on Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 29-30, from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. will host a kids-only trout fishing event for children and their parents or guardians to enjoy a morning of fishing in a more relaxed setting. The pond will open up to participants of all ages from 12-4 p.m. Trout may be taken home, but all other species of fish must be returned to the pond. The creel limit will be announced before the event begins. Registration is $6 for children and $10 for everyone else. It can be paid at webtrac.loudoun.gov. For more information, call 540-3387603.

Coffee with a Cop Day Planned For a third year in a row, Purcellville residents will have the chance to meet and speak with a few officers from the

town police department. The department will host its installment of the national Coffee with a Cop Day next Wednesday, Oct. 3 at McDonalds from 7:30-10 a.m. Residents are invited to join the conversation and discuss with the officers community issues and concerns in a relaxed, informal setting. According to a town statement, the program is aimed to give residents a voice, enhance cultural awareness and strengthen understanding. For more information on the nationwide program, visit coffeewithacop. com. For more information on next week’s event, call the police department at 540-338-7422.

TOWN NOTES >> 23

Virginia Land Trust Holds Tour de Conservation Easement Whether you’re an avid cyclist, or you just want to get out this weekend to enjoy some exercise and scenic views, you’re more than covered. The Land Trust of Virginia will hold its second annual Tour de Conservation Easement this Saturday, Sept. 29 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. beginning and ending at Buchanan Hall in Upperville. Cyclists will have the chance complete a 20- or 62-mile bike ride along gravel roads in protected areas of Loudoun and Fauquier counties. The 20-mile ride will stay in Loudoun, while the 62mile ride will take cyclists through 29 miles of gravel and 33 miles of paved back roads in both counties. It will also feature a half-mile, 8 percent incline King/Queen of the Mountain climb. Registration is $75 for both races. Participants will be given a complementary wine tasting pass at Slater Run Vineyards, a beer mug with the ride logo on it and food and drinks at the finish line. For more information, go to bikereg.com/tour-de-conservation-easement or call 540-687-8441.

HILLSBORO

Free

d ate r e op ...” ns nd a a rm ed Ge wn o y “ az cr y b

on! i s s i Adm

Hillsboro Constitution Lecture Begins Series Friday For those who don’t remember everything about the U.S. Constitution or were too afraid to ask a particular question about it in school, now’s the time to get caught up. The first of the town’s Eat, Drink & be Literary! Constitution Series will take place Friday, Sept. 28 from 7-10 p.m. at the Old Stone School. Guests are invited to attend the event to learn more about the nation’s governing document with a lecture from Ben Lenhart, a Constitution law professor at Georgetown University. For more information call the town at 540-486-8001.

PURCELLVILLE Magnolias to Host Virginia Craft Cocktail Dinner September is Virginia Spirits Month and Magnolias at the Mill will hold a Virginia Craft Cocktail Dinner on Thursday, Sept. 27 from 7-10 p.m.

Leesburg VA

Frederick MD 5th annual - On the Creek

11th annual -Big Fest Tent Fun

10/5-10/7

10/18-10/21 202 A Harrison Street SE

Fri: German Live Music 6pm Sat: Family Day & Live Music 4pm Sun: Trachten Day & DJ Timo

Thu: Keg Tapping & Happy Hour Fri: German Live Music 5pm Sat: Family Day, Karaoke & DJ Sun: German Live Music 1pm

50 Carroll Creek Way #110

Bavarian Specialties - Stein Holding Contest - “Das Boot” - Dancing Authentic German Live Band “Lost Lederhosen” - German DJ with Best of today’s Wiesn’ Hits Multiple German Breweries presenting their Oktoberfest Bier www.doener-usa.com

<< FROM 18

Nicholson Leaves Round Hill, Becomes Purcellville’s Public Works Director

BY PATRICK SZABO Add Round Hill to the list of Loudoun towns seeking a new government leader and Purcellville to the list of towns with a new department head. Four days after Round Hill Town Administrator Amos “Buster” Nicholson submitted his resignation to the Town Council after serving five years as the town’s chief administrative officer, the Town of Purcellville announced that he has been hired as the town’s public works director. Nicholson will replace Interim Public Works Director Dawn Ashbacher, who has held the position since February. “Nicholson was an exceptional hire

for our community and I am confident in my decision that we selected the best candidate to ensure proper management of our critical public infrastructure, sustainability of our water resources and judicial fiscal management of our bottom line,” said Purcellville Town Manager David Mekarski. While the Round Hill Town Council will decide a transition plan at its Oct. 4 meeting, Nicholson will continue to serve in his post until Oct. 19. He will start work in Purcellville on Oct. 22, and manage the town’s largest department. Negotiations on his salary are continuing. The last person to hold the public works director position was Alex Vanegas, who was paid $128,000 in fiscal year 2018.

Mayor Kwasi Fraser said that he is confident that the town’s public infrastructure “will be in good hands.” Nicholson said he’s enjoyed working with Round Hill Mayor Scott Ramsey, the Town Council, residents and staff and that his career skills have “grown immensely” from collaborating with town staff and council members. He said that he was impressed by the professionalism of the Purcellville staff and their “genuine care for serving the residents of Purcellville.” “I am looking forward to working with them in continuing to make Purcellville a great place to live,” he said. Ramsey said that the town would miss Nicholson and wishes him “a lot Buster Nicholson

41 Apply for Lovettsville Town Manager Position BY PATRICK SZABO Currently down a permanent town manager and two Town Council members, the Town of Lovettsville is working quickly to fill the gaps. Interim Town Manager Larry Hughes said the town has received applications from 41 candidates interested in becoming Lovettsville’s fifth town manager, following the July 6 retirement of Sam Finz. The deadline for applications was Friday at 4:30 p.m. Hughes said the town staff is looking at Oct. 4 as a potential date to hold in-

terviews with five of the most qualified candidates. The Town Council on Thursday night also gave Town Attorney Liz Whiting the go-ahead to petition the Circuit Court to set up a special election at the earliest possible Tuesday in February to fill vacancies on the council that were left by the resignations by Mike Senate and Renee Edmonston on Sept. 6. Their terms expire in June 2020 and June 2022 respectively. With Whiting submitting the petition, the town will be required to hold the special election at least 81 days

after the judge enters the order. The Town Council will have to make two interim appointments before Oct. 21, according to Virginia law. The deadline for those applications is Monday, Oct. 1 at 4:30 p.m. The council decided to hold a special election rather than wait until the November 2019 election so that it could fill out the dais in time for voting on the fiscal year 2020 budget next spring. Whiting said that holding a special election before then would eliminate any legal confusion surrounding the voting powers of appointed council

NICHOLSON >> 21 members. Vice Mayor Jim McIntyre said that while he understands there will be less time for candidates to campaign, it’s better to bring new councilmembers in before the budget voting begins. Because the special election won’t be a part of another pre-scheduled election, the town will have to pay the county anywhere from $4,000-$6,000 to have it set it up, as opposed to the $20-$40 that’s normally required to set one up in the normal election cycle. Hughes said that money could be pulled from the town’s reserve funds in the current budget. pszabo@loudounnow.com

PUBLISHER’S NOTICE We are pledged to the letter and spirit of Virginia’s policy for achieving equal housing opportunity throughout the Commonwealth. We encourage and support advertising and marketing programs in which there are no barriers to obtaining housing because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, elderliness, familial status or handicap.

LUNCH & LEARN Join Tribute at One Loudoun for our monthly Lunch & Learn on the 3rd Thursday of each month from 12:00 – 1:30 pm.

Thursday, Oct. 18th – How to be HEAD strong! Learn the Power BRAINing technique from a group instructor and understand the benefits of fitness for both BRAIN & BODY!

Presented by: Mike Harrigan, CEO of The Braining Center 20335 Savin Hill Drive, Ashburn, VA 20147 (571) 252-8292 Hello@TributeAtOneLoudoun.com thrivesl.com/oneloudoun

All real estate advertised herein is subject to Virginia’s fair housing law which makes it illegal to advertise “any preference, limitation or discrimination because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, elderliness, familial status or handicap or intention to make any such preference, limitation, or discrimination.” This newspaper will not knowingly accept advertising for real estate that violates the fair housing law. Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis. For more information or to file a housing complaint call the Virginia Fair Housing Office at (804) 367-

9753.

fairhousing@dpor.virginia.gov • www.fairhousing.vipnet.org

Lovettsville for the town and county to get approval from the Circuit Court. Clerk of the Circuit Court Gary Clemens said that there is no specific timeline for the approval, noting that criminal cases take priority and that the court is currently down one judge. Town Attorney Liz Whiting said that the process has been straightforward from beginning to end. “[The council’s vote] is simply to bless the statutory process.” Once the court approves the boundary line adjustment, the town will expand from 0.9 to 0.911 square miles, something Mayor Nate Fontaine said was fitting because the town is annexing the fire station property. The council also voted unanimously to approve a water and sewer agreement and a water tank construction and usage agreement. Those agreements will require the county to pay for the installation of and the availability fee for a 1.5-inch water meter at the new station and the subsequent water and sewer rates there, which could come out to be nearly $4,000 annually. Lovettsville Volunteer Fire and Rescue Company 12 will be required to install a new, 1-inch water meter at its current station and pay for the subsequent water and sewer rates for actual water usage. It will also convey a halfacre of land for a $1.6 million water tower to be owned and operated by the town—a project that’s scheduled to begin in the second half of 2022. The volunteers will additionally split any future wireless lease revenue with the town at a 50-50 rate once revenue exceeds $60,000. According to Zoning Administrator Josh Bateman, the work that the town and county have put in to finalize these agreements in the past four months has been “a monumental, almost Herculean effort.” “I feel confident that we’re very near the end of the process,” he said. The votes come after three years of discussions and planning. The idea to annex the property was first brought up in 2015 by then-Mayor Bob Zoldos after learning that the county’s plans to build a new 18,000-square-foot firehouse just south of the current station would include amenities like OSHA-certified sleeping quarters, a gym and fire engine bays with better ventilation, but no assembly hall. Without one, the volunteers would have needed to continue hosting Saturday night bingo, which is also the company’s main fundraiser, in the existing 17,000-square-foot station. If the building remained on county land, however, county zoning would have restricted the activity from occurring in a stand-alone building. The annexation will also give the Lovettsville Cooperative Market a place to open its community grocery store, which it plans to do in the existing station’s 8,700-square-foot engine bay in summer 2021. Without the annexation, a county zoning ordinance that requires at least 25 percent of

Nicholson << FROM 20 of success as his career progresses.” Nicholson’s move to Purcellville comes 10 months after Rob Lohr was hired as Round Hill’s part-time project specialist—a role Lohr took on after retiring from his position as Purcellville’s town manager after 24 years. Round Hill will now need to hire a new town administrator to manage planned upgrades to the town’s water system and a major sidewalk and trail project that is soon to go to construction. “For a small town, we have a lot go-

ing on to challenge our next administrator,” Ramsey said. The town is also looking for its own public works director, a position that will pay up to $95,000 annually and require supervision of the town’s utility and maintenance programs. Additionally, the Lovettsville Town Council is working to develop a short list of applicants for its town manager post, following the retirement of Sam Finz. The Middelburg Town Council is also preparing to replace longtime Town Manager Martha Mason Semmes, who plans to retire at the end of this year. pszabo@loudounnow.com

pszabo@loudounnow.com

The Constitu Constitution tion Series Series PROFESSOR BENEDICT PROFESSOR BENEDICT LENHART is a is cum laudelaude LENHART a cum graduate of Harvard Law Law graduate of Harvard School and and has has taught his his School taught popular Introduction to to popular Introduction Constitutional Law Law course Constitutional course to thousands of students to thousands of students at Georgetown University at Georgetown University since 1991. Lenhart also also since 1991. Lenhart writes a monthly column writes a monthly column on the Constitution for for on the Constitution Loudoun Now.Now. Loudoun

GR E AT AT M MIINNDDSS G AT ATH HEERR IINN TTH HEE GGAAPP In the the Chautauqua ChautauquaMovement Movementtradition traditionofof intellectual intellectual inquiry inquiryand andexploration, exploration,culture, culture, music music and and verse, verse,the theHillsboro Hillsboro‘salon’ ‘salon’ experience experience at at the the Historic HistoricOld OldStone StoneSchool School offers stimulating stimulating and andentertaining entertainingevenings evenings with writers, writers, actors, actors,historians historiansand andthought thought leaders, leaders, along alongwith withlocally locallysourced sourcedand and prepared preparedfood foodand anddrink. drink.

Tickets: Tickets: $10 $10 in in advance; advance; $15 $15 at at the thedoor. door. $21 for for all all three three lectures. lectures. Tickets Tickets available availablenow nowatat oldstoneschool.org oldstoneschool.org

Join Joinususfor foraathree-part three-partlecture lectureseries series on onthe theU.S. U.S.Constitution Constitutionfeaturing featuring Constitutional ConstitutionalScholar ScholarBenedict BenedictLenhart Lenhart atatHillsboro’s Hillsboro’sHistoric HistoricOld OldStone StoneSchool School September Race & Gender Equality September2828- Equal - EqualProtection: Protection: Race & Gender Equality October & The Second Amendment October1212- Liberty, - Liberty,Free FreeSpeech Speech & The Second Amendment November Power & Impeachment November9 9- Executive - Executive Power & Impeachment Doors 66 p.m., program begins at 7. Doorsopen openatat p.m., program begins at 7. Light / Cash BarBar Lightrefreshment refreshment / Cash Proceeds t The OldOld Stone School Proceedsbenefi benefi t The Stone School

Sponsored byby ... ... Sponsored Ketoctin Chapter Ketoctin Chapter

LoudounNow LoudounNow

Hillsboro’s Pike • Hillsboro, VAVA 20132 • (540) 486-8001 Hillsboro’s Historic HistoricOld OldStone StoneSchool School• •37098 37098Charles CharlesTown Town Pike • Hillsboro, 20132 • (540) 486-8001

<< FROM 18

farmers’ market products to be grown on site may have restricted the cooperative from opening, since the market has no plans of growing its own produce. Since the volunteers submitted an application for annexation in May 2017, the Town Council held a public hearing in January to solicit input from residents and voted unanimously in May to annex the property. The volunteers also recently completed renovations to the 500-person assembly hall and resumed bingo. A ribbon-cutting ceremony is scheduled for Sunday, Oct. 14.

Sculpture << FROM 18 It wasn’t long after that decision that Cadenas recruited Carey, the Turkish Community Star Awards’ Best Artist of 2015, for the job. Once the arts council gets enough donations, Carey will start chiseling away with the help of her sculpture class. In addition to giving students the opportunity to sign up and be a part of the effort, the project will also give students an education on how the sculpture process works from beginning to end. “This is going to be very interactive,” Cadenas said. “These are skills you would learn back in the Middle Ages in Italy.” According to Artists in Middleburg President Sandy Danielson, town artists have sculpted horses, dogs, fish, birds and human figures, but never any foxes, and especially none of this magnitude. Carey said the sculpture wouldn’t be difficult for her to handle because of her methodical sculpting process that guides her from the initial armature work through the actual clay-sculpting phase. She said the fox would take less than two months to complete. “It’s a quite precise working schedule,” she said. Funds are still being raised for the project, with a $5,000 donation from the Middleburg Garden Club being the only one received so far. Cadenas said that if the arts council can raise another $10,000, Carey could start sculpting. Once fundraising picks up, the Town

Patrick Szabo/Loudoun Now

Artist Goksin Carey helps one of her students work on a horse sculpture, as they prepare to sculpt a 6-foot red fox commissioned by the Town of Middleburg.

Council will also contribute a portion of its $14,000 budget that’s dedicated to supporting the arts council. Gaucher said that the project is in line with the town branding initiative, which will incorporate the fox into future branding and advertising materials. “This would dovetail to that extent with the branding,” he said. “There is a similar energy around enhancing and

Loudoun First Responders Foundation (LFRF) serves our county by providing the community an opportunity to support local heroes. To accomplish this mission, the LFRF will raise private donations and create and strengthen innovative partnerships between organizations, individuals, and corporate neighbors in our community. Donations received may also be used to support educational needs of the sheriff, fire, rescue, and police organizations in our community.

You do not have to be a good dancer to attend!

communicating how awesome Middleburg is.” Once Carey’s fox is sculpted and bronzed, Cadenas said that a good place for it to be displayed would be near The Pink Pox Visitors Center on North Madison Street. “I think it would look great there,” Cadenas said. “That’s kind of the center hub of town.” For the time being, residents are in-

vited to be a part of the project by donating to the effort or paying $235 to sign up for Carey’s class to help sculpt the soon-to-become iconic fox of Middleburg. “It could be a really wonderful opportunity for people who want to learn to do sculpture,” Cadenas said. “It’s just a wonderful thing all around.” pszabo@loudounnow.com

Hamilton Council to Vote on 6-Month Trial for Gun Shop’s Coffee Sales BY PATRICK SZABO

[ TOWN NOTES ] << FROM 23

WATERFORD Corner Store Studio Opens This Weekend After shutting its doors for business nearly two years ago, the Village of Waterford’s historic Corner Store is set to open once again. The new Corner Store Studio will hold an open house this Saturday, Sept. 29 from 5-7 p.m. for visitors to stop in and get a feel for the flower and garden business. Since closing the store at the end of 2016, the Waterford Foundation leased the historic building to the new tenants this summer to open the studio. For more information on the studio and the open house, go to waterfordcitizens.org.

John Wesley Church to Showcase Renovations, Partnership After a year of work at Waterford’s John Wesley Community Church, residents are invited to head in and see what’s new. The Waterford Foundation, which has owned and managed the 127-yearold church since 2001, will host an open house on Saturday, Sept. 29 from 3-5 p.m. to showcase renovations that have updated the church’s restrooms. Light refreshments will be served, along with a recognition of the project donor and volunteers, at 3:30 p.m. The foundation also will introduce guests to its new partnership with the Loudoun Freedom Center, which will set up an exhibit in the fellowship hall of the church in late October. For more information on the open house, call 540-882-3018.

shop arose in 2016, when Jones bought the nearly 3,000-square-foot former bank building to sell guns and provide firearm safety and self-defense classes. Although the Hamilton Elementary School PTA at the time protested the opening, arguing that gun sales within 1,000 feet of a school zone were unlawful and unsafe, Jones opened that summer. Jones has been restricted from selling coffee ever since, however, because the town’s zoning ordinance prohibits food sales in buildings adjacent to residences in that district. During a public hearing earlier this month, nine residents spoke in favor of the shop’s coffee sales. A common

concern among the four who spoke against it dealt with parking. Because the property has only one parking spot, residents argued that customers would not only clog the roadways, but would be forced to park at the town office and unsafely cross Colonial Highway in an area without a crosswalk. The Town Council at that hearing pushed back its vote on the coffee sales permit so that it could get the answers it did today. Jones said he’s hopeful that the trial period will play in his favor. “I think we can meet that pretty easily,” he said. pszabo@loudounnow.com

The owner of the Bullets & Beans gun shop in Hamilton will have to wait three more weeks to find out if he can start selling coffee—something he’s tried to do for more than two years. After an hour-long work session Tuesday morning, the Hamilton Town Council agreed to vote Oct. 15 on a proposal to grant a 6-month trial period that would allow the gun shop to sell coffee in the town’s Retail Sales & Service Commercial District. If the vote goes through, the shop’s owner, Kevin Jones, will be given the chance to prove that his coffee sales won’t negatively affect the town. “This sounds like a fair proposal to me,” Mayor David Simpson said. “If it doesn’t work, then we have the ability to say all bets are off.” At the meeting, council members asked Jones and his attorney, Caleb Kershner, questions about deliveries, utilities, hours of operation and parking. With only one parking space for the shop, Jones said patrons could use the Hamilton Baptist Church parking lot, for which he has written permission from the church to use. He also plans to open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Saturday, which would not conflict with church services on

Wednesdays evenings and Sundays. Jones said that if he does open on Sundays, he wouldn’t do so until the church’s 300-person congregation has left the lot. Whitney Kershner, the shop’s coffee sales manager, said that she could set deliveries up on a single day each week and have the driver park in the shop’s parking space, and not on the street, to avoid congestion. She also said that the shop would not impact the town’s utility system, since she plans to use Deer Park water jugs to make the coffee. The only food the shop plans to sell will be baked goods, which will be made from frozen dough. Controversy surrounding the gun

[ LOCO LIVING ]

[ THINGS TO DO ] LOCO CULTURE

Loudoun Now/File Photo

Lovettsville Oktoberfest Friday, Sept. 28 and Saturday, Sept. 29 6 E. Pennsylvania Ave., Lovettsville Details: lovettsvilleoktoberfest.com

Courtesy of Punjabi By Nature

North Indian chicken dishes and breads have also garnered national acclaim for Chopra’s authentic cuisine.

Spotlight on Chef:

Meet Punjabi By Nature’s Rajiv Chopra

LN: What brought you to Northern Virginia and what made you want to open your own restaurant? RC: We had opened a bakery [in Chantilly] and one day I was craving a grilled chicken and I called my wife and asked where could I find it. She said, “You know you can’t find any good chicken like that.” The very next day, I opened a restaurant in our bakery. At first it was just for myself, but then we started selling, and we did very well. ... My plan is to open 10 to 15 locations in this area. We’re going more toward branding Punjabi By Nature.

BY JAN MERCKER ew Delhi native Rajiv Chopra opened Punjabi By Nature in Lansdowne Town Center three years ago with a goal of bringing authentic northern Indian cuisine to Loudoun. The Lansdowne location is Chopra’s second restaurant, after getting his start in Northern Virginia with a successful bakery and restaurant in the Lotte Plaza food court in Chantilly. With a third Punjabi By Nature now open in Vienna, his latest venture, the upscale Bombay Velvet, is scheduled to open in Reston Town Center in November, Chopra is on a mission to give locals (and non-locals) of South Asian descent the authentic cuisine they’re looking for, while also introducing non-Indians to his notable signature dishes. Last fall, Punjabi By Nature was featured in USA Today’s list of top authentic Indian restaurants across the U.S. with a spotlight on Chopra’s breads, wraps and egg rolls. Chopra sat down with Loudoun Now to talk about what makes north Indian cuisine unique, his love of Loudoun and having young adult children with career goals outside the restaurant industry. Loudoun Now: What does authentic mean to you? Rajiv Chopra: I’m from north India near the capital New Delhi. I had a restaurant there and worked 15 years in the restaurant industry there. ... I have customers coming every week from Richmond and Baltimore—at least 15 or 20 families. We sell one product that is very famous called Choley Bhature. It’s a special chickpea [dish] with a deep fried puffed bread. ... It’s a street food kind of thing in New Delhi. People come from New York and the West Coast for this dish. LN: How is Punjabi cuisine different from other Indian food?

Norman K. Styer/Loudoun Now

Rajiv Chopra working on a fresh, from-scratch creation behind the grill at his Punjabi By Nature restaurant in Lansdowne Town Center.

RC: The food is totally different from southern India. Southern Indian food is idli (steamed lentil rice cakes) and dosa (lentil and rice crepe) made with rice and lentils. Punjabi food is Mughlai food, with chicken, cream and heavier bases [influenced by] the Mughal people from Persia. LN: You mentioned the Choley. What are some of your other signature dishes? RC: Chicken dishes like Chaalbaaz Tange (marinated chicken legs) and Tava Chicken Taka Tak (chicken cooked in a traditional Indian frying pan with onions and tomatoes), Paneer Tikka Masala (cheese in curry sauce) and Chicken Tikka Masala. LN: Tell me about your background. RC: I come from the food industry. My family had a sweets store back in India, a 70-year-old family shop with a bakery and a restaurant. I’m a foodie guy. In every restaurant, I go inside the kitchen and talk with the chefs. ... I learned a lot from my mom but also from some celebrity chefs in India.

LN: The South Asian community in Loudoun is growing. What does that mean for your business? RC: 75 percent of our customers are Indian. You know if 70 to 80 percent of customers are from back home, it’s authentic. … But American people love Indian food. I want to bring in more Americans so they can know more about what real Indian food is. My new restaurant in Reston Town Center is Bombay Velvet. It’s very, very upscale. The chefs are American and the staff is American. I’m training them in Indian food as per my style. LN: What made you choose Loudoun for your home? RC: I was living in Fairfax for nine or 10 years. We’ve been in One Loudoun for the last four years. It’s the houses, the atmosphere. Loudoun is the top county in America. LN: Are your children involved in the restaurants? RC: My son is doing aerospace engineering at Virginia Tech. He had an internship with NASA last year and this year with SpaceX. ... My daughter just graduated from William and Mary and is working in a law firm in DC and training for the LSAT. ... I told my son one day, “Hey, I’m CHOPRA >> 27

This nationally recognized Oktoberfest celebration starts Friday night with music from local favorites Ghost Pepper and the annual Bohemian Rhapsody sing-along. Saturday features food and fun all day with German cuisine, beer, wine, tons of children’s activities, vendors and the famous wiener dog races. In honor of the fest’s 25th anniversary, the Reagan Years perform Saturday evening from 6 to 10 p.m. Admission and parking are free. Check out the website for a full schedule and parking information.

Hillsboro Constitution Series Talk Friday, Sept. 28, 6-9 p.m. Hillsboro Old Stone School, 37098 Charles Town Pike, Hillsboro Details: oldstoneschool.org Constitutional scholar Benedict Lenhart discusses the U.S. Constitution’s equal protection provisions as applied to race and gender equality as part of a three-part lecture series. Tickets are $10 in advance, $15 at the door, $21 for all three lectures, and proceeds benefit the Old Stone School. Food and drinks will be available for sale.

Beer, Bourbon and BBQ Festival Saturday, Sept. 29, noon-6 p.m. Village at Leesburg, 1602 Village Market Drive, Leesburg Details: beerandbourbon.com Enjoy samples of 40 bourbons and 60 beers along with tasty barbecue for sale. General admission tickets include tastings from 2 to 6 p.m. and are $39 in advance, $45 on site. VIP tickets, starting at noon and including a plate of barbecue, are $69 in advance, $75 on site.

Loudoun Now/File Photo

Leesburg Airshow Saturday, Sept. 29, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Leesburg Executive Airport, 1991 Sycolin Road, Leesburg Details: leesburgairshow.com Check out cool vintage planes including the P 51 Mustang and T6 Texan. Featured performers include RJ Gritter, Adam Messenheimer and the Bealeton, VA-based Flying Circus. Suggested donation is $3 per person or $5 per family.

MORE THINGS TO DO >> 25

[ THINGS TO DO ] << FROM 24 Autumn Apple Festival

Details: ryanbartelfoundation.org

Saturday, Sept. 29, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

The Ryan Bartel Foundation’s third annual color run raises funds for youth suicide awareness and prevention. Run or walk and enjoy a colorful family fundraiser, live music, prizes and raffles. Registration is $30 through Sept. 27 and $35 on race day. Loudoun Pet Expo

Heritage Farm Museum, Heritage Farm Lane, Sterling Details: loudounmuseum.com Enjoy hands-on children’s activities, apple tasting, cider pressing, and demonstrations of historic orchard tools, along with carnival games and prizes, face painting, farm-themed moon bounce, crafts, and an old-fashioned cake walk. Admission is $5 for adults, $4 for seniors and military and $3 for children 2 to 12.

Eat Local, Read Local Book Sale and Festival Saturday, Sept. 28, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.

Sunday, Sept. 30, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Franklin Park, 17501 Franklin Park Drive, Purcellville Rescheduled from Sept. 9, this event features more than 50 vendors, food, music, pet adoptions and children’s activities. Admission is free.

Georges Mill Oktoberfest Barn Dance

Details: library.loudoun.gov

Georges Mill Farm Artisan Cheese, 11873 Georges Mill Road, Lovettsville

Loudoun International Festival Sunday, Sept. 30, noon-6 p.m. Douglass Community Center, 405 E. Market St., Leesburg Details: loudoun.gov/dccfestival The fourth annual festival features performances from around the world, food trucks, vendors, moon bounces and children’s carnival rides.

FUN FOR A CAUSE Cancer Can Rock Benefit Deck Party Saturday, Sept. 29, noon-5 p.m.

Details: georgesmillcheese.com This special edition of Georges Mill’s monthly barn dance features music and dancing, sausages for sale until 6:30 and beer by donation. Suggested donation for the band is $5.

Lovettsville Co-op Meet and Greet

(703) 771-9887

DDS, MS

Next to the Leesburg Wegmans!

Find us!

www.mullenortho.com

Wake up with

LoudounNow

Start your day with the Morning Minute podcast.

Sunday, Sept. 30, 4-6 p.m. Creek’s Edge Winery, 41255 Annas Lane, Lovettsville Details: lovettsville-grocery.com The Lovettsville Co-op Market’s monthly meet and greets give members and nonmembers a chance to ask questions and get updated information about the co-op. Admission is free. Food and drinks will be available to purchase.

We've got you covered.

NIGHTLIFE Live Music: Joey Bauer

Details: cancercanrock.org

Breaux Vineyards, 36888 Breaux Vineyards Lane, Purcellville

Friday, Sept. 28, 5-9 p.m.

Details: breauxvineyards.com Breaux celebrates fourth Friday with tunes from Joey Bauer of Joey and the Waitress. No cover.

All Ages Read Together Horseshoe Hoedown Saturday, Sept. 29, 5-11 p.m. River Farm Stables, 16009 River Farm Lane, Leesburg Details: allagesreadtogether.org Enjoy an evening of music, food, drinks, games, a mechanical bull and children’s activities to benefit the All Ages Read Together nonprofit that helps children in need develop a lifelong love of reading. Tickets are $65, $20 for youth under 21.

Friends of Ball’s Bluff Hoedown

Courtesy of The Clarks

Sunday, Sept. 30, 4-7 p.m. Aldie Mill Historic Park, 39401 John Mosby Highway, Aldie

Live Music: The Clarks

Details: novaparks.com

Friday, Sept. 28, 7 p.m.

This festive evening benefits Friends of Ball’s Bluff and features live music from Robbie Caruthers, dance instruction and calling by Rock Candy, tasty barbecue and cash bar for beer and wine (ticket price includes first drink). Tickets are $40 for friends members, $50 for non-members. Civil War period costumes are welcome but not required.

Tally Ho Theater, 19 W. Market St., Leesburg

We’re All Human Color Run 5K

Live Music: The Jakob’s Ferry Stragglers

Sunday, Sept. 30, 9:30, registration opens, 11 a.m., race begins

Monk’s BBQ, 251 N. 21st St., Purcellville

Woodgrove High School, 36811 Allder

Call us for a free consultation 703-771-9887 Russell Mullen

1509 Dodona Terrace SE Ste 201, Call or text us for a complimentary consultation! Leesburg, VA 20175

Sunday, Sept. 30, 5 p.m.

Spanky’s Shenanigans, 538 E. Market St., Leesburg The eighth Cancer Can Rock event features great tunes from Todd Wright, Gary Smallwood, Michael Sheppard, Tommy Gann, Kim Pittinger and other local favorites to benefit the nonprofit that helps musicians with aggressive cancer make high-quality recordings. Suggested donation is $10.

Offering the latest technologies & newest treatment options Invisalign™ - Digital Imaging

Details: loudounpetexpo.com

Cascades Library, 21030 Whitfield Place, Potomac Falls Get a taste of Loudoun’s homegrown authors and food sources at this annual event featuring more than 70 local writers, food trucks, vendors, live music and storytimes. At 1 p.m., author John DeDakis will announce the winner of this year’s Write On! short story contest.

One Smile At A Time

Details: tallyhotheater.com The Clarks have been cranking out roots rock and power pop for four decades and are still going strong with a new album and tour. Tickets are $20 in advance, $40 for VIP seats. Friday, Sept. 28, 8 p.m.

MORE THINGS TO DO >> 27

YOU ROCK!

School Road, Purcellville

Lovettsville Ready to Party Town Celebrates 25th Oktoberfest BY MARGARET MORTON

The clarks 09/28/18 Doors 7:00PM

the ultimate dave matthews band experience:

crowded streets 9/29/18 DOORS: 7:00PM

Who’s bad:

the ultimate michael jackson experience 10/05/18 DOORS: 8:00PM

michael allman & THE MILE HIGH CLUB

10/06/18 DOORS: 7:00PM

eagle mania 10/12/18 Doors 7:00PM

DANCE-A-PALOOZA 2.0 LOWDOWN’S BIGGEST DANCE PARTY FOR FIRST RESPONDERS!

10/13/18 Doors: 7:00PM

TEDDY CHIPOURAS ALBUM RELEASE CONCERT! 10/19/18 DOORS: 7:00PM

The Wailers 10/20/18 Doors 7:00PM

The Bodeans 10/26/18 DOORS: 7:00PM

90’S HALLOWEEN PARTY WITH

AS IF!

This weekend, Loudoun will celebrate the German traditions of the county’s northernmost town—Lovettsville. Beginning on Friday evening and continuing through Saturday and Sunday morning, the town is expected to host more than 10,000 visitors who will enjoy an abundance of German food, beer, dance and music. The 2018 celebration will feature the scores of vendors and traditional German music, dance, food and lots of flowing beer that have made the event a highlight of Loudoun’s fall festival season—but look for a somewhat different twist. “We’re really going to be focusing on the history,” said Town Councilman Jim McIntyre. What began 25 years ago had its roots in a September Fest, the traditional German celebration of giving thanks after the harvest, that was part of the planning for the national bicentennial celebration starting in 1974. Former Mayor Elaine Walker has lent her long knowledge of the town to this year’s event, serving as the official historian of the festival. That first event did not continue, but over the years Walker continued to urge her fellow town leaders to hold some kind of celebration of the town’s founding by a band of 60 German farmers who moved south in 1732 in search of good land. “We were known as the German Settlement,” Walker said. After discussing the idea for a year, in 1994 the council authorized first “Oktoberfest,” and has not looked back since. From small beginnings, the event has grown in size and popularity each year. “Back then, we had a small tent back of the town office, and the owner allowed us to use his field for a few vendors,” Walker recalled. The allotted budget for the free event was $1,000. It costs a lot more to stage today, but the event is still free to attend—a source of pride to Walker and McIntyre. The first five years were modest, but by 2000 the event took on a larger presence, with new ideas and committee members coming on board. Word spread and the area’s German community responded—contributing to today’s signature character featuring colorfully dressed Bavarian dancers performing polkas and waltzes. The Washington Saengerbund, one of the oldest German-American choral societies in the U.S., provided enthusiastic support, prompting the town to add a large tent with dance floor and stage that now serves as the center piece of the festival. The event starts on the Friday night, with the Lions Club dinner at the Lovettsville Community Center. One of the highlights of the first evening is the opening of the beer taps at the Beirgarten on Pennsylvania Avenue. Food trucks will be offering authentic German food, while the Lovettsville Game Club will offer a variety of home cooked specialties. The night’s entertainment ends with music by Ghost Pepper and the town’s popular annual effort to break a world record with the crowd join-

The Clarks Friday, Sept. 28, 7 p.m. (doors) Tally Ho Theater, Leesburg tallyhotheater.com

11/01/18 DOORS: 7:00PM

ing the singalong with Queen’s Bohemian Rhapsody at 9:30. Saturday is the big day, when the town is filled with vendors, dancers and musicians. Festivities formally kick off with the traditional keg tapping and opening ceremony at noon at the Biergarten on Pennsylvania Avenue. Two favorite performing groups follow, featuring the Alte Kameraden, performing traditional Bavarian music; and the Alpine Dancers, who will give a traditional Bavarian dance exhibition, along with instruction for those willing to try their skill. Live music—The Reagan Years—follows from 6-10 p.m. For the hale and hearty, the Stein-Hauling/Hoisting Competitions will begin at 8:30 p.m. Over at the Walker Pavilion on the Town Green, the year’s King and Queen will lead the chicken dance, following a variety of live music throughout the day. The lineup includes Jason Masi, Juliana MacDowell, McCoy, Don Annonio, and Teddy Chipouras. Saturday also features the popular dachshund races at 2 and 5 p.m. in a special stadium near Town Hall. There’s also a separate Kinderfest area for tots to teens to enjoy free carnival games, inflatable rides, climbing wall, pony rides, face-painting and interactive sports activities. And town restaurants and pubs will be offering a variety of foods to tempt all appetites. Parking is available in the designated lots and there is continuous free trolley service to take festivalgoers to and from their cars. “I’m excited to watch the town’s growth, the celebration of the community that’s grown so much bigger—passing the word by horse’s mouth—so that people can still enjoy the activities of a small rural community,” McIntyre said. See more information at lovettsvilleoktoberfest.com.

Hot Picks

10/27/18 DOORS: 7:00PM

GEORGE CLINTON AND PARLIMENT FUNKADELIC HALLOWEEN FUNKDOWN!

Loudoun Now/File Photo

Oktoberfest in Lovettsville has grown from a small town celebration to a weekend-long event that draws visitors from around the region.

Cancer Can Rock Benefit Deck Party Todd Wright, Gary Smallwood, Michael Sheppard, Tommy Gann, Kim Pittinger and Calista Garcia Saturday, Sept. 29, noon-5 p.m. Spanky’s Shenanigans, Leesburg cancercanrock.org

The Reflex Saturday, Sept. 29, 6 p.m. Tarara Summer Concert Series, Lucketts tararaconcerts.com

See more at getoutloudoun.com

Chopra opening 15 restaurants for you.” He said, “I can do whatever you say, but my interest is aerospace engineering.” I said, “Do whatever you like—that’s more important in your life. ... If you want to come back it’s all yours.” LN: If someone wants to learn how to cook Indian food, where should they start? RC: [Laughing] They can come into the restaurant and I’ll help them. There’s also a lot on YouTube now. … Indian food is not fast cooking. It has to be slow cooking. If you go to other restaurants, food comes in five or seven minutes. If you come to my restaurant, it comes in 15 or 20 minutes. Everything I make in my restaurant, I make fresh from scratch. ...You have to be patient. Punjabi By Nature is located at 19405 Promenade Drive in Lansdowne. Check out the menu at punjabibynature.us.

COMING UP

<< FROM 25

Tally Ho Theater, 19 W. Market St., Leesburg

Details: monksq.com

Details: tallyhotheater.com

Put on your dancing shoes for old-time, bluegrass, country, jazz, rockabilly and swing from Pittsburgh, PA.

Relive the best of the ‘90s as this topnotch DMB tribute band returns to the Tally Ho. Tickets are $15 in advance, $35 for VIP seats.

Friday, Oct. 5, Saturday, Oct. 6 and Sunday, Oct. 7, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Andy Hawk and the Train Wreck Endings Record Release and Benefit Show

The 74th annual fair features top-notch juried crafts, homes tours, reenactors, terrific live music, food and libations. Advance tickets are $16 for adults and $12 for students 13 to 21 or $30 for a three-day pass. Tickets are $20 for adults and $15 for youth at the gate. Children 12 and under are free.

Tarara Summer Concert Series: The Reflex Saturday, Sept. 29, 6-9:30 p.m. Tarara Winery, 13648 Tarara Lane, Leesburg Details: tarara.com The ‘80s tribute favorites return to Tarara to close out the summer concert season. Tickets are $15 in advance, $20 at the gate.

Manhattan Short Film Festival Friday, Sept. 28 and Saturday, Sept. 29, 7 p.m. Old Ox Brewery, 44652 Guilford Drive, Ashburn Details: manhattanshortoldox. brownpapertickets.com Nine top short films are screened simultaneously around the world this weekend, and Old Ox is a local host for the second year in a row. Tickets are $10 plus tax.

Live Music: Crowded Streets Dave Matthews Tribute Saturday, Sept. 29, 7 p.m.

Saturday, Sept. 29, 8-11 p.m. B Chord Brewing, 34266 Williams Gap Road, Round Hill Details: bchordbrewing.com Hawk and company release their new record “Bourbon Rain” and raise money for the Loudoun Abused Women’s Shelter (LAWS) and We Will Survive Cancer nonprofits. Tickets are $15 for general admission and $25 for VIP seats.

Science on Tap: The Dark Web Tuesday, Oct. 2, 6:30-8 p.m. Old Ox Brewery, 44652 Guilford Drive, Ashburn Details: oldoxbrewery.com As part of the monthly science talk series put on by Loudoun County Public Library and Old Ox, Warren Holston, a 30-year veteran of the national intelligence and defense community, dives into the murkiest corners of the internet. Holston will explain what the so-called dark web is, how it’s used and ways you can protect yourself online.

Waterford Fair

Village of Waterford Details: waterfordfairva.org

Tracy Hamlin’s Sweet Jazz Festival Saturday, Oct. 6, 1-8 p.m. Tarara Winery, 13648 Tarara Lane, Leesburg. Details: sweetjazzfest.com Loudoun-based jazz vocalist Tracy Hamlin’s inaugural Sweet Jazz Festival features internationally acclaimed musicians including saxophonist Gerald Albright, pianist Alex Bugnon and trumpet player Cindy Bradley, along with local up and comers Agmité and Jessica Howard. Gates open at noon. General admission tickets are $75.

[OBITUARY] Alvin Moore

Bishop Beverly Howard, III Age 64 Bishop Beverly Howard, III age 64 born Oct. 8, 1953 to the late Mary Emma Howard and Bishop Beverly Howard, Jr. departed this life Sept. 21, 2018 at his home in Upperville, VA. Preceded in death by his parents Mary Emma and Bishop B. Howard, Jr. he leaves behind one son: Deron Scott of Winchester, VA; 3 grandchildren Keana, Jordan, Jaylynn; Siblings Charles I. Howard (Brenda) of Marshall,VA, Shirley V. McDonald (Clifton) of Stanton, VA, Sharon R. Howard-Denny (Donald) of Sterling, VA, Brenda A. Howard of Ashburn, VA. And Carolyn L. Tibbs (Ryan) of Sterling, VA; five aunts: Dorothy Y. Ford, Rebecca King, Jane Carter, Barbara Gaskins and Mary Virginia Howard; One Uncle James Howard, Sr., and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be held at the Willisville Chapel United Methodist Church 34008 Welbourne Road Upperville, VA 20184 on Thursday, Sept 27, 2018 viewing from 11:00 am until time of service 12:00 pm. 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.

Alvin Moore, 94, of Leesburg, Virginia, died Thursday, September 20, 2018, surrounded by his three sons. Alvin was born on February 19, 1924, in Rocky Mount, North Carolina, the youngest of five children born to John Henry Moore and Mary Eva Epps. In high school, he became an Eagle Scout and was a member of the Order of the Arrow. He enlisted in the U.S. Navy in 1942 and earned several medals during his 29 years of service: Navy Commendation Medal with Gold Star, National Defense Service Medal, Navy Occupation Medal, WWII Victory Medal, American Campaign Medal, and Meritorious Service Medal. Having advanced to Captain, he retired from the Navy in 1971 and joined Thompson & Greenspon, of Fairfax, Virginia, as an accountant. He worked there for 18 years, making partner. Throughout his career and while earning his bachelor’s degree from George Washington University, he always had the support of the love of his life, Lucy Virginia Hicks Moore. Alvin and Ginny married on July 17, 1944, and were wed 65 years until her passing in 2012. Alvin was a devoted Christian and long-time member of the Leesburg United Methodist Church. He was also a member of the local Lions Club. Beloved by the many who knew him, Alvin is survived by his sons

Ronald Moore, MD and daughterin-law Allee Humphrey of New Bern, North Carolina; James Moore and daughter-in-law Sue Symons of Charlottesville, Virginia; and Bruce Moore and daughter-in-law Irene Moore of Manassas, Virginia. He also leaves five grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, one nephew, and several devoted caregivers, including Roxanne Warner and Laurel Mennen. A memorial service to celebrate Alvin’s life will be held Saturday, September 29, 2018, at 11 a.m. at Leesburg United Methodist Church, 107 W. Market St., Leesburg, VA 20176. Graveside services and interment will be held at a later date at Arlington National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers and because Alvin cherished his church family, memorial donations may be made to Leesburg United Methodist Church. Please share condolences with the family at www.LoudounFuneralChapel.com.

Robert Karl MacDowell A loving husband and father living in Waterford, Virginia, passed at home on Friday, September 21, 2018. Robert was born on May 25th, 1937 in Kansas City, Missouri. He graduated from Falls Church High School in Virginia with concentrated studies in subjects scientific and musical. While in Falls Church he received his Novice Class Amateur Radio License, call sign W4VGS

(which is his license plate to this day) and with practice, received his General Class license. He worked on early flight simulators for the Air Force in Falls Church, then on classified projects in Alexandria, Virginia. Robert quickly excelled at electronic design and was instrumental in the development of the first OCR machines. He moved his family to England for about two years to oversee the installation of the technologies his company had developed. Shortly after their return from Europe, Robert and Karin decided to start their own antique porcelain conservation business, becoming world renowned for extraordinary techniques they developed and later taught. He had been introduced to flying at an early age and pursued his passion once back in the USA, earning his IFR private pilot’s license. He and his wife both earned their private pilot’s ratings and used their skills to compliment their restoration business. They worked from home in Northern Virginia from 1970 until just recently. Robert met his wife Karin Bothe in 1957 in Fairfax, Virginia and married in 1958. He is survived by his beloved wife of 60 years and his three sons Karl, Mark and Gordon. Grand daughters Windy, Karly and grandsons Mitchell and Dylan. Friends may call on Friday, September 28, 2018 from 10-11am at Loudoun Funeral Chapel 158 Catoctin Circle SE, Leesburg, VA where a memorial service will be held at 11:00am. Please share online condolences with the family at www. loudounfuneralchapel.com

<< FROM 24

[ THINGS TO DO ]

plate to this ce, received his e. He worked ators for the hurch, then on Alexandria, ickly excelled at d was instrupment of the He moved his r about two installation of company had

eturn from Karin decided tique porcelain ss, becoming extraordinary eloped and later n introduced age and pure back in the R private pilot’s wife both earned atings and used ment their They worked ern Virginia recently.

e Karin Bothe irginia and e is survived of 60 years arl, Mark and ghters Windy, s Mitchell and call on Friday, from 10-11am Chapel 158 Leesburg, VA ervice will be ase share online e family at www. el.com

Legal Notices

Sales HUGE MULTI-FAMILY GARAGE SALE 304-308 Crosman Ct, Purcellville SATURDAY 9/29 – 8:30 - 2 (Raindate 9/30) CASH ONLY!! Furniture, Lawn & Garden, Books, Games, Dolls; Clothing, Household, Sports, Exercise, Portable D/W, Vanity, Dolls, Seasonal, Sofa Bed, Collectables, Wall Art, Crafts, CD’s, Vinyl, Electronics EVERYTHING PRICED TO SELL

Upgrade your Resource Directory advertisement with an “Enhanced Listing” online! Call Ashley today for details and incentives!

(703) 770-9723

Town of Lovettsville

Town Council Vacancies The Lovettsville Mayor and Town Council are accepting applications to temporarily fill two vacancies on the Town Council until elections are held to fill the seats. All applications must be received at Town Hall by 4:30 p.m. on Monday, October 1, 2018. Application information is available at Town Hall, on the Town website at www.lovettsvilleva.gov, or by calling the Town Manager at (540) 822-5788. All applicants must reside within the corporate limits of Lovettsville. 9/20/18 & 9/27/18

ORDER OF PUBLICATION

COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA VA. CODE § § 1-211.1; 8.01-316, -317, 20-104 Case No.:

CL115889

Loudoun County Circuit Court 18 East Market St., Leesburg, VA 20176 Claudia Garcia /v. Name Change The object of this suit is to: NAME CHANGE OF MY SON. It is ORDERED that Jesus Eduardo Garcia appear at the above-named court and protect his/her interests on or before 12/07/18 at 2:00 pm. 9/20/18, 9/27/18, 10/4/18, & 10/11/18

Email: afertig@loudounnow.com to place your yard sale ad

Loudoun Now Classifieds In the mail weekly. Online always. 703-770-9723

County Seeks Proposals for Project-Based Vouchers The Loudoun County Department of Family Services (DFS) is accepting proposals from owners of rental properties to contract with the County for Project-Based Vouchers (PBV). Successful proposals must provide fully accessible and 504 compliant housing units; and/ or studio units; and/or 1 bedroom units. Proposals will be evaluated based on owner experience and capability to manage or build rental housing as identified in the proposal on a first-come, first-served basis. DFS reserves the right to not award PBV. More information about application procedures and the proposal review process are online at www.loudoun.gov/pbv or by contacting Antwaun Jackson, Housing Choice Voucher Division Manager, at 703-7378213 or antwaun.jackson@loudoun.gov. 9/20/18, 9/27/18 & 10/4/18

Memoirs Did you ever wonder if someone might be interested in your life’s story? That your family, friends, even people you did not know might find something in various stages of your life that they could relate to and benefit from in their own life experience?

NextLifeMemoirs www.NextLifeMemoirs.life Write your own memoir online

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE ROUND HILL TOWN COUNCIL ZOAM-2018-01 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT the Round Hill Town Council will hold a public hearing on Thursday, October 4, 2018 beginning at 7:30 p.m. at the Round Hill Town Office, 23 Main Street, Round Hill, Virginia for the purpose of receiving comments on the following proposed text amendments to the Round Hill Zoning Ordinance.. The purpose of the proposed text amendments is to add uses to the Zoning Ordinance that permit various types of transient lodging, accessory dwellings and senior care facilities; to create consistency with Virginia Code revisions and to remove ambiguous terms, standards and meanings in the Zoning Ordinance. The amendments are authorized by Virginia Code Section 15.2-2286. 1. Add the following Terms and Definitions to Article 2: Definitions: Accessory Apartment Accessory Dwelling Unit Accessory Homestay Addition Active Open Space Assisted Living Facility Sign, Externally Illuminated

Family Passive Open Space Exterior Accessory Apartment Sign, Internally Illuminated Gooseneck Lighting Guest Lodging Facility Dwelling Unit

Guest Room Interior Accessory Apartment Interior Accessory Apartment Kitchen Spot/Ground External Lighting

2. Revise the following Terms and Definitions in Article 2: Definitions: Accesory Structure Bed & Breakfast Motel 3. Delete the following Terms and Definitions in Article 2: Definitions: Commercial Stable Sign, Illuminated 4. Add to Article 25: Use Standards A Set of Standards are proposed for each of the following uses: Accessory Apartment, Interior Accessory Homestay Accessory apartment, Exterior

Boutique Hotel Assisted Living Facility Guest House

Guest Lodging Facility Nursing Home

5. Add and remove the following Permitted Uses: • Add Bed & Breakfast Facility as a Permitted Use in the R-1A and R-2 Districts • Add Boutique Hotel as a Permitted Use in the PDCC Zoning District • Add Nursing Home as a Permitted Use in the PDCC Zoning District • Add Assisted Living Facility as a Permitted Use in the PDCC Zoning District • Remove Construction Retail Establishment as a Permitted Use in the PDCC Zoning District 6. Add and remove the following Special Exception Uses: • Add Nursing Home as a Special Exception Use in the R-1A and R-2 Zoning Districts • Add Assisted Living Facility as a Special Exception Use in the R-1A and R-2 Zoning Districts • Remove Automobile Service Station as a Special Exception Use in the PDCC Zoning District • Remove Restaurant with Drive Through as a Special Exception Use in the PDCC Zoning District • Remove Bed & Breakfast Facility as a Special Exception Use in the R-1A and R-2 Zoning Districts 7. Add and remove the following Accessory Uses: • Add Accessory Apartments (Interior and Exterior) as Accessory Uses in the R-1A, R-2, R-4, R-6 and B-1 Zoning Districts • Add Accessory Homestay as an Accessory Use in the R-1A, R-2, R-4, R-6, R-12 and B-1 Zoning Districts 8. Add to Section 4-200 PD-CC Planned Development – Commercial Center (PDCC) • Redesignate PDCC as Article 22 • Add new Section 4-201 which requires Conformity with all applicable provisions 9. Add to Article 12: Parking & Loading • Section 12.3 - add Off-Street Parking Standards for the following uses: ◦ Accessory Apartment ◦ Nursing Home ◦ Assisted Living Facility ◦ Guest Lodging Facility 10. Add to Article 13: Signs • Add 13.11 Special Sign Regulations for Guest Lodging Facilities • Add 13.12 Special Sign Regulations for Nursing Homes and Assisted Living Facilities • Add 13.13 External Illumination Standards 11. Add to Article 14: Landscaping, Screening & Outdoor Lighting • Section 14.4 - Add buffer yard distance for Guest Lodging Facilities • Move Section 7.13 to Section 14.13 – Outdoor Lighting Standards

In the event of cancellation of the Public Hearing on October 4, 2018 – the hearing will be rescheduled for October 18, 2018. Complete copies of the proposed text amendments may be reviewed in the Round Hill Town Office between the hours of 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday. For questions, call 540-338-7878 or email mhynes@roundhillva.org. All interested persons are encouraged to attend the hearing. Scott Ramsey, Mayor of Round Hill 9/20/18 & 9/27/18

Employment Post your job, get responses. Mailed weekly to over 42,000 households. Online Always.

703-770-9723

MAIDS NEEDED No evenings or weekends Pay starts at $12/hr Please call 571-291-9746

LoudounNow.com

Loudoun Now Employment Ads

Reso 29

Di be to

See these and www.dic

just a click away

PT Bus Driver Wanted County Christian School has an opportunity available for a parttime bus driver for the 2018-2019 school year. Primary responsibilities include but are not limited to afternoon/evening driving of athletic teams for practices and games and driving students and teachers to field trips during the school day. Drivers are expected to have an up-to-date CDL. Interested candidates should contact Tye Stone tstone@countychristianschool.org 703-724-4904 or 703-729-5968.

Seeking Foreman, Equipment Operator & Quality Control Inspector Come Grow With Us: (Purcellville, VA) Equipment Operator – skid steer/ excavator experience required. Quality Control Inspector – college degree in Construction/Geology/ Environmental Science degree or 1 year of experience in a QC role within the construction industry. Foreman – oversee a 5-man crew installing ground improvement solutions using heavy equipment. 1+ years of heavy construction Foreman experience required. Apply and check us out on our Careers website at www. GeoConstructors.com or send your resume to employment@ geoconstructors.com.

The National Conference Center is hiring for a Building Engineer. This position is responsible for mechanical, heating, AC maintenance. CFC Universal preferred. Please contact employment@conferencecenter.com for inquires.

The National Conference Center is hiring for Grounds Maintenance. Daily duties include external and internal projects, mid-shift, great environment. Please contact employment@ conferencecenter.com for inquires.

Family practice in Ashburn seeks full-time receptionist to answer phones, schedule appointments and perform other administrative duties. Previous medical office experience required. Bilingual skills a plus. Salary commensurate with experience. Benefits available. Fax resume to Kim at (571)223-1797.

All positions — Willingness to be away from home every week with a weekend home every two weeks. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We are looking for additional Team Members! Part Time & Full Time FOH Shift Leaders / Servers You feel comfortable hosting guests and making sure everyone feels welcomed, well informed and satisfied. You can multitask, think ahead and manage your own workspace while being a team player. Starting pay $10/h plus tips Please download an application at: www.doener-usa.com/news Email together with your resume to: info@doenerbistro.com

Resource Directory LoudounNow Classifieds | In the mail weekly. Online always. | 703-770-9723 | loudounnow.com

BOBCAT Bobcat

Art Pencil drawings of your favorite person, animal, or even your house, done by well-known artist, Dick Kramer. These portraits become treasured heirlooms to be handed down & make wonderful gifts for any occasion. See these and more great art at www.dickkramer.com

CLEANING SERVICE Cleaning Residential and Commercial Excellent reference - Reasonable rates Free in home estimates Family Owned and Operated Licensed, Insured & Bonded 703-901-9142 www.cbmaids.com cleanbreakcleaningcompany@gmail.com

Construction LOUDOUN

CONSTRUCTION GROUP

Francisco Rojo Cell: 571-213-0850 571-235-8304

GENERAL CONTRACTORS Licensed & Insured

Finished Basement - Custom Audio/Visual Rooms General Painting - Kitchen & Bath Remodels Finish Carpentry - Sunrooms & Decks General Handyman Services - References Available

Loudoun-Construction.com | Leesburg, VA

Decks

Cleaning

* Bobcat Services * * Gravel Driveway Repair *

Br am

hall Trucking

540-822-9011

◆ Stone DuSt ◆ Mulch ◆ topSoil ◆ SanD ◆ ◆ light graDing ◆ graveling ◆ ◆ Drainage SolutionS ◆ Backhoe Work ◆

Let us heLp you carry your Load!

CONSTRUCTION Construction

Purcellville, Virginia

Improving Homes In Loudoun Since 1995 • Finished Basements • Garages • Additions • Remodeling

Call Today

For Your Free Estimate:

540.338.3710

703.431.0565

Mark Savopoulos/Owner Licensed/Insured

Class A LIC #2705048174A

Driveway Repair

Serving Northern VA for over 10 years Licensed & Insured Handyman & Home Improvement Contractor

GREAT RATES! Custom Decks, Deck Inspections, Repairs & Upgrades, Rotted Wood Repair, Basement, Kitchen, Bath Finishing & Remodeling, Interior & Exterior Painting

Schedule your free estimate today! 571-439-5576 • Jbremodeling22@gmail.com

R&D Cleaning Service, LLC Residential - Commercial Move In/Out - Carpet Cleaning

Cleaning Customized Special Cleaning Every Time!

SPECIAL CLEANING SERVICE

Excellent References - Reasonable Rates Licensed & Insured - FREE ESTIMATE

Weekly • Bi-weekly Monthly or Just One Time! FREE ESTIMATES GREAT REFERENCES!

(703) 303-1364 Email: rdcleaningserv@gmail.com

Call Maria Today!

CALL MARLENE

R&D Cleaning Service LLC RDCleaningservice.com

WE ACCEPT:

703.477.1228

CallMariaToday@gmail.com

CONSTRUCTION Construction

Kenny Williams Construction, Inc.

30 YEARS EXPERIENCE • DRIVEWAYS • EXPOSED AGGREGATE • PATIOS • FOOTINGS • SLABS • STAMPED CONCRETE • SIDEWALKS

* Decks & Screen Porches * Additions * Fences * Garages * Finished Basements * Deck Repairs

Free Estimates

Ph: 703-437-3822 • Cell: 703-795-5621

CONSTRUCTION Construction

Free Estimates

703-771-8727

www.kennywilliamsconstruction.com Licensed • Insured • bonded

C ustom C onstruCtion A dditions • r epAirs Blue Ridge Remodeling, Inc. 540-668-6522

www.brrinc.net

Serving Loudoun County for 35 years.

Purcellville, VA

Since 1976 • Free Estimates Licensed & Insured

Class A Contractor

EXCAVATING Excavating

Garage Doors GARAGE DOORS

The Good Guys Asphalt Driveway Maintenance • Best Asphalt Crack Filling • Patchwork • Best Oil-Based Heated Sealcoating • Offering Brand New Asphalt Driveways • 2" Overlays/Resurfacing

Upgrade your Resource Directory advertisement with an “Enhanced Listing” online!

Call Ashley today for details and incentives!

(703) 770-9723

Quality Work is Not Cheap, Cheap Prices Are Not Quality. We Want to Keep You Happy.

C2 Operations offers Professional Exterior, Siding, Gutters and Window/Door Services and Repair throughout Loudoun Co and NoVA. Services Include Gutter Replacement • Gutter Repairs • Gutter Screens Leaf Relief Screens • Microguard Screens Copper Gutters • Custom Gutters

Paul Jones and Son

703.582.9712

GoodGuysPaving@gmail.com Warranty FREE Estimates

Leesburg, VA Satisfaction Guaranteed

Hair Salon HAIR SALON

Gutters

We perform the job you need, when you need it, and at the price that you can afford.

*SDVOSB* c2operations.com

HANDYMAN Handyman

Call now for

Professional gutter cleaning, repairs, installations and roofing.

28 years experience • A rated 703-354-4333

Perm, Haircut for women, men, and children

PROFESSIONAL COLOR AND FOIL HIGHLIGHT PROM, BRIDAL, MAKEUP, UPDO

9 Fort Evans Rd. NE, Leesburg, VA 20176

(703) 443-1237

Please call KELLY for an appointment.

FREE HAIRCUT

With any Color or Hightlights (New clients only)

info@c2operations.com

HANDYMAN Handyman Handyman Services 30 Years Experienced

15% OFF

Gutter cleaning for new customers

703.651.6677

Credited upon Acceptance

Carpentry • Finished Basements Plumbing • Kitchens • Electrical Bathrooms • Tiling Projects Small Additions • Decks

Call Brendan 703-402-0183

Resource Directory

TREERemoval REMOVAL Tree

Wake up with

NORTH’S TREE SERVICE & LANDSCAPING

LoudounNow

Tree Experts For Over 30 Years Family Owned & Operated SPRING

Start your day with the Morning Minute podcast.

• Tree Removal • Lot Clearing • SPECIAL • Pruning • Trimming • Clean Up • 25% OFF WITH THIS •Deadlimbing • Uplift Trees • AD! • Grading • Private Fencing • • Masonry Work • Grading Driveways •

Your Complete Tree & Landscaping Company Honest & Dependable Serv. • 24 Hr. Emerg. Serv. Satisfaction Guaranteed

We've got you covered.

(540) 533-8092

Lic./Ins. • Free Estimates • Angie’s List Member • BBB

Massage

North’s Custom Masonry

Chase Healing Therapy

C.L.L.

• Lawn Maintanence • Landscape & Hardscape • Tree Service • Drainage Solutions • Bobcat Services

General Yard/Storm Clean-Up, Mowing, Mulching,Weedeating, Bush Trimming, Garden Tilling and more

Senior & Neighborhood Discounts

James Corum (540) 347-3930 or (540) 905-0706 www.corumslandscaping.com

Roofing

ﬂynnslawnmaintenance@gmail.com

REALTOR ® Associate Broker Richard Hamilton

REALTOR ® Associate Broker c: 703.819.5458 c: 703.819.5458 e: richard.hamilton@pearsonsmithrealty.com richard.hamilton@pearsonsmithrealty.com w: e: www.varealestate4sale.com

w: www.varealestate4sale.com Licensed LicensedininVirginia Virginia # 0225020865 # 0225020865

43777 Central Station Drive,Suite Suite390, 390, Ashburn, Ashburn, VA 43777 Central Station Drive, VA20147 20147

Roofing FREE GUTTERS with New Roof *Call for details

Professional roof installation

General Contractor 571-505-5565 ∙ WWW.AQSCONTRACTING.COM

We do roof repairs and inspections! 28 years experience • A rated

703-354-4333

Roofing C2 Operations offers Professional Exterior, Siding, Gutters and Window/Door Services and Repair throughout Loudoun Co and NoVA. Services Include Asphalt Shingles • Cedar Shingles/Shakes • Metal Roofing Slate Roof • Flat Roofing • Roof Maintenance Skylights • Attic Insulation We perform the job you need, when you need it, and at the price that you can afford.

703.651.6677

info@c2operations.com

Siding

HUDSON ROOFING COMPANY 10% OFF Over 30 Years Experience We Take Pride in Our Craftsmanship

ROOFING • SIDING WINDOWS • GUTTERS Roof Repairs · New Roofs· Siding Repairs/Replacement Skylight Repairs/Replacement · Flat Roofs Cedar Shakes · Wood Trim Replacement Flashing Repairs · Ventilation Systems · Attic Insulation No Job Too Small · Owner Supervised Emergency 24 Hour Repairs

C2 Operations oﬀers Professional Exterior, Siding, Gutters and Window/Door Services and Repair throughout Loudoun Co and NoVA. Services Include Siding Repairs • Siding Replacements James Hardie Siding • Vinyl Siding Trim Capping • Insulation

We perform the job you need, when you need it, and at the price that you can aﬀord.

info@c2operations.com

Roof Repair

Valid With Coupon

Roof Inspections Insurance Claims Storm Damage Over 12,750 Satisfied Customers

VA Class A lic# 2705-028844A

703-615-8727 | hudsonroofingco@aol.com | FREE Estimates Expert Tree Service

703.651.6677

Bret Flynn, Owner (703) 727-9826

Richard Hamilton

Tricia Chase Owner/LMT 26 Plaza St NE Leesburg, VA 20176 STE 26-B 619-672-5888 www.chasehealingtherapy.com

Remodeling

*SDVOSB* c2operations.com

Licensed & Insured

Realty Services

Free estimates, BBB, Lic/Ins.

*SDVOSB* c2operations.com

Flynn’s Lawn Maintenance

CORUM’S LAWN & LANDSCAPING

MASSAGE & SPA

Call Brian 540-533-8092

Full Remodeling Bathrooms Class A. Basements Additions Licensed Kitchens General Repairs

Lawn Care Landscaping

PAINTING Painting

Masonry Retaining & Decorative Walls • Stonework Patios and Walkways Fire pits, Fireplaces & Chimneys, Repointing Brick Concrete and paver driveways Angie’s list member

LANDSCAPING Landscaping

Video Production

Expert Tree & Stump Removal Hes Company, LLC Fall Special 15% off

HOA Maintenance • Tree Planting • Lot Clearing Pruning • Trimming • Crowning •Spring Clean Up • Mulch 703-203-8853 • JohnQueirolo1@gmail.com www.hescompanyllc.com 18 Liberty Street SW

Licensed & Insured • Member Angie’s List & BBB Affordable • All Major Credit Cards Accepted

WINDOWS & FLOORS Windows & Floors

Windows/Doors C2 Operations offers Professional Exterior, Siding, Gutters and Window/Door Services and Repair throughout Loudoun Co and NoVA. Services Include Window Replacements • Door Replacements Vinyl Windows • Provia Windows and Doors Low/E Windows • Custom Doors • Trim Capping We perform the job you need, when you need it, and at the price that you can afford.

*SDVOSB* c2operations.com

703.651.6677

info@c2operations.com

POTOMAC WINDOW CLEANING CO.

Window Cleaning: Inside & Outside • By Hand • Residential Specialist Power Washing: No Damage, Low Pressure. Soft Brushing by Hand Removes Dirt on Brick, Concrete, Wood & Siding

CHASE FLOOR WAXING SERVICE

Buffing & Polishing - Waxing-All Types of Floors All work done by hand using old fashioned paste wax method. No Dust - No Sanding - We work on all floor types.

Working Owners Assures Quality & Knowledgable Workmanship

Family Owned & Operated

(703) 777-3296 • (540) 347-1674

Licensed • Bonded • Insured

LoudounNow Classifieds | In the mail weekly. Online always. | 703-770-9723 | loudounnow.com

[ OPINION ]

Get Moving The vote has been taken, but it’s not yet clear that the debate is over on the best way to address the daily gridlock that has too long been a routine part of life for county residents north of Leesburg. At this juncture, the county board is pressing ahead with plans to widen a portion of Rt. 15 to four lanes and to retain the traffic light at the current choke point, the White’s Ferry Road intersection. Meanwhile, critics continue to dismiss that approach as a too— expensive, unneeded and unacceptably disruptive option. They advocate construction of a roundabout and other traffic calming measures instead. We’ve been to this point before. Decades ago, similar arguments were made in the Rt. 50 corridor as state and local leaders proposed road widenings and new bypasses around the corridor’s towns and villages in an effort to keep traffic moving. It took years of additional study and remarkable levels of citizen activism and persistence to implement the series of roundabouts and other traffic calming touches that have traffic moving smoothly today. Planners and town leaders in Hillsboro came to a similar conclusion after years of study and debate over the best way handling the traffic rumbling through their neighborhood. Work on two new roundabouts there begins next year. Traffic calming advocates have heard “it can’t work” and “it won’t work” for decades and they are not likely to surrender to conventional engineering on Rt. 15. While the community is divided, this most recent process appears to have finally built consensus on the most fundamental element of the debate. Finally, all sides agree that something must be done— now. That offers more hope for the motorists who have spent years sitting in Rt. 15’s daily gridlock than they’ve ever had. The project must move forward as expediently as possible. We’ll see shape and scale that frames the work in the end, but continuing to ignore the problem clearly is an option that will no longer be tolerated.

LoudounNow Published by Amendment One Loudoun, LLC 15 N. King St., Suite 101 • Leesburg, VA, 20176 PO Box 207 • Leesburg, VA 20178 703-770-9723 Norman K. Styer Editor nstyer@loudounnow.com Danielle Nadler Managing Editor dnadler@loudounnow.com Margaret Morton Senior Writer mmorton@loudounnow.com

Renss Greene, Reporter rgreene@loudounnow.com Kara C. Rodriguez, Reporter krodriguez@loudounnow.com Patrick Szabo, Reporter pszabo@loudounnow.com Jan Mercker, Reporter jmerker@loudounnow.com

Douglas Graham, Photographer dgraham@loudounnow.com Advertising Director Susan Styer sstyer@loudounnow.com Display Advertising Tonya Harding tharding@loudounnow.com Classified Advertising Ashley Fertig afertig@loudounnow.com

[ LETTERS ] Childhood Problem Solving Editor: Neil McNerney asks us an important question about raising our children in last week’s column “Are You a Lawnmower Parent?” But shouldn’t fostering self-reliance and independence begin earlier than sixth grade and without dependence on adult supervision? I look at Neil’s four closing suggestions in this essay and can’t help but think that by sixth grade it’s too late—and that the solution is wholly founded in top-down management by the adult, which undermines the goal. If my child is not well on the road to resilience and self-direction by the time they’re 11 or 12, that ship has sailed. Self-reliant problem-solving must be a way of life, not an adult intervention. Peter Gray, Boston College research professor, wrote in 2011 about the significant contribution unsupervised, childhood free-play time makes to our ability to problem solve and manage life’s challenges, an important element of childhood now absent: “The most noticeable and probably greatest decline [in play] has occurred in children’s outdoor play with other children. Anyone over forty has witnessed this change firsthand. In the 1950s and 1960s, and to a lesser degree in the 1970s and 1980s, it was possible to walk through almost any North American neighborhood—after school, on weekends, or any time in the summer—and see children outdoors at play. Today, in many neighborhoods, it is hard to find groups of children outdoors at all, and, if you do find them, they are likely to be wearing uniforms and following the directions of coaches while their parents dutifully watch and cheer.” We recognize this major change every time we “like” a wistful social media meme about riding bikes and catching fireflies all summer that laments the loss of the idyllic childhood many of us recall. This nostalgia obscures, however, the most important gifts those adult-less adventures gave us—hours and hours of opportunities to solve treehouse engineering problems and preteen social engineering challenges on our own. Not only have we taken away our kids’ bikes

and kick-the-cans, we’ve taken away the mistakes and failures of fixing flat tires and dealing with skinned knees. It’s we parents who have done this. Not TV or iPhones or computers, but conscious decisions to constantly supervise our kids or have others do it for us. Is it any wonder that shortly after we stopped letting our kids out of our sight—ever!—adolescents have experienced significant increases in anxiety and depression? I can only imagine what dealing with life as a teen must be like when you never learned how to do it as a seven- or 10-year-old. The empathetic Lawnmowering here is not a cause of a problem, but a consequence of and reaction to the problem we caused a decade earlier in our child’s life. Neil McNerney’s suggestions are useful as interventions, but shouldn’t we be raising our kids from the outset to be confident problem-solvers? After all, we most surely want creative, self-reliant students heading off to classrooms of orderly parallel rows of desks and centers where time for exploring the value of wrong answers is absent. Right? — Jim Dunning, Ashburn

Another Forum Editor: The midterm elections will be held on Nov. 6 and I can’t believe that there are no public debates scheduled between the incumbent Representative Barbara Comstock and the challenger Sen. Jennifer Wexton. I understand that the League of Women Voters wanted to hold this type of debate, where all are welcome at no charge and were free to ask questions, but that while Wexton accepted, Comstock refused. Why? I was at the business-oriented debate (a “silo” debate—concentrated on only one thing—business) that was held at the National Conference Center and hosted by the Chamber of Commerce. There were approximately 500 people in attendance; one speaker said it was the largest crowd in memory for this type of debate. The event was great LETTERS >> 33

PHOTO OF THE WEEK

[ LETTERS ] << FROM 32 for the business community but what about “John and Mary Q Public,” who could not attend this event on a work day and perhaps balked at having to pay to hear a debate where they could not ask questions? I can’t believe that there are no public debates scheduled and continue to ask why Comstock does not accept the LWV offer to debate in public. — Anthony V. Fasolo, Leesburg

A Bigger Stage Editor: According to a recent poll, Loudoun County is the second best county in our entire country to live. As a retired musical entrepreneur wearing many hats, I am known for my many concerns in Loudoun County among those the artistic scene and especially the vitality of musical culture for entertainment and therapy. We have the Loudoun Symphony Orchestra with a new conductor and a fledgling American Light Opera in the wings, yet do not own a permanent auditorium with all the acoustics and sound equipment standard in theaters. The symphony has played at the Community Church, local schools and currently at St. David’s Church. Major support for any performing group local or shows from outside require a minimum of 1,200-person paid audience, while Franklin Park’s capacity 250 is not attractive cost-wise to traveling to Broadway shows. Convention possibilities if incorporated an economic development asset that we lack, my purpose here is to keep the public informed as what Amazon might expect from our community, what culture do we offer. I am not forgetting our ballet and lyric opera as tenants. — Norman Duncan, Ashburn

ERA Redux Editor: On Sept. 4, a number of us spoke before the Board of Supervisors about ERA. Ralph Buona, the board’s retiring vice chair, stated his objection to the issue coming before the board. Buona stated that he did “not want this to become the issue in the Loudoun newspapers for the next 9 to 12 months.” Apart from its underlying arrogance,

it was a house-keeping rationale solely to keep “partisan resolutions” out of the local newspapers. He had determined that this is one of those resolutions that have “nothing to do with Loudoun County.” The sole priority is “to spend our time focusing on county issues.” In short, he removed ERA from Loudoun’s official legislative package, because he could. It was an exercise of the authority provided by the board’s rules of order. Clearly, there is an urgent need to reconsider the wisdom of a rule that sanctions the arbitrary exercise of the individual discretion solely limited to the chair and vice chair. If I remember my American history accurately, the royal prerogative to exercise his discretion to over-rule any limit to his authority—for ”light and transient causes”—the Founders’ term for arbitrary and capricious rule—was the principled objection that inspired the Declaration of Independence. Other than keeping ERA out of the local newspapers, I hope Mr. Buona takes this occasion to identify the substantive principle—Constitutional or otherwise—by which he justifies this imposition of his personal view of Loudoun’s legitimate legislative priorities. During the Sept. 4 board meeting, he made the inexplicably gratuitous statement that most of those appearing before the board to promote the ERA were Democrats, as if advocating a foundational constitutionally sanctioned principle is some sort of morally suspect act of narrow partisanship. Unfortunately, it’s another example of the hyper-partisan rancor that diminishes our capacity as Americans to engage in substantive discourse about our priorities as a community. Are all acts of citizenship to be suspected of selfish or ulterior motives? The imposition of one man’s desire to keep an issue out of “the Loudoun newspapers” is objectionable on so many grounds. The claim that Constitutional issues are not—or should not— be of concern to Loudoun’s residents has no legitimate foundation. Nor is the claim that our concerns are—or should be—limited to issues of local fiscal probity. This view is redolent of a Virginia past that has long since been decisively repudiated. His voters may have been well-served during his long tenure, but this is a sour note in his public swan song. — Randy Ihara, South Riding

Douglas Graham/Loudoun Now

John Wolford Road near the village of Waterford sits under a September sky. It is one of the many stretches of gravel road in Loudoun County. Purchase a print of this photo and others capturing Loudoun County at LoudounNow.com/PhotooftheWeek.

Douglas Graham/Loudoun Now

Historic downtown Waterford in Loudoun County.

The Waterford Foundation:

75 Years of Preservation and Innovation O UR

came on the market, opening the possibility of new construction immediately adjacent to the town. Still, not all board members thought the threat was as great as the purchase price, and there were multiple resignations when the majority opted to buy the Water Street acreage. In hindsight, the wisdom of their acquisition looks much clearer. By 1970, the work of the Waterford Foundation had acquired a national reputation as a model of grassroots preservation. It had achieved its successes in restoring buildings, protecting building facades and open spaces, and celebrating early American crafts and activities with virtually no public funding. That same year, in recognition of those accomplishments, the U.S. Department of the Interior designated Waterford and its surround as a national historic landmark district, a category reserved for the likes of Mount Vernon and Independence Hall. But the work was not finished. The Waterford Foundation continues to protect viewsheds, maintain fragile buildings, host the annual Waterford Fair, and develop educational programs and exhibits. A new partnership has been created with the Loudoun Freedom Center to help celebrate the African-American contributions (past and present) within the village, particularly in the John Wesley Community Church. The church was built by African-American hands under the light of their lanterns in the evenings of 1891. Another new addition to the founda-

• IN

increase the public’s knowledge of life and work in an early American rural community.” As a tentative first step, the foundation pulled together $825 to buy a dilapidated house that, fittingly, had been built circa 1800 for Mahlon Janney, son of Amos Janney, the town’s founder. The foundation made necessary repairs and resold the house in 1945 for $1,500. The organization would repeat this pattern of rescue and resale many times in the decades that followed, a bootstrap technique that was largely self-funding. But not all needy buildings could or should be resold. A prime example was the defunct old mill, the iconic structure in the village. The Foundation was able to purchase that building in 1944 only because the Fadeley family stepped in with a $2,000 donation. Then, casting about for more sustainable ways to continue its work, the Foundation hit on the idea of holding an exhibition of arts and crafts and charging a nominal fee to attend. The success of the first such demonstration in 1944 exceeded the Board’s hopes, and the “Waterford Fair” rapidly grew to a major cultural event in Loudoun and beyond, furthering the organization’s educational mission and providing a vital source of funding. Over the years, the foundation has confronted many challenges, some of its own making. An early and persistent one was a charge of elitism, coupled with secrecy. To help allay concerns, the board opened membership to anyone interested. A greater threat to the long-term success of the Waterford Foundation arose from an unexpected source: the accelerating growth of Loudoun County. The threat came to the fore in 1970 when the Water Street Meadow and Schooley Mill Barn properties

tion is the Waterford Craft School, which teaches methods used in craft and building arts, enabling students to learn makeby-hand skills from experts in each field. Classes include quilting, weaving, basket-making, the building arts and more. Teaching such skills will help ensure continued preservation in Waterford. All are invited to visit the open house of the Loudoun Freedom Center at the John Wesley Community Church, 40125 Bond Street, Sept. 29, 3 to 5 p.m., and step back in time at the Waterford Fair, Oct. 5, 6 and 7, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Watch 100+ juried artisans as they demonstrate their crafts, tour historic homes, enjoy fine and faire food and local libations, enjoy many strolling entertainers and catch the stellar bluegrass bands performing on the main stage. Children 12 and under are admitted free.

YARD

ach year, thousands visit Waterford and marvel at a wonderfully intact remnant of early America. This year, the village celebrates the Waterford Foundation, the far-sighted organization that for 75 years has worked to preserve and share that treasure. Its successes have been neither easy nor inevitable. By the 1930s, in the midst of the Great Depression, the old town was a near shambles, the hollowed-out relic of a long, slow decline after the Civil War. Many locals doubted that the dilapidated buildings could—or even should—be saved from inevitable collapse. One charming old structure on Main Street, the home of a former slave, was taken down for its stone, which was hauled to Leesburg. The Pink House, (40174 Main St.), originally an early 19th century tavern, escaped a similar fate only because its brick proved too soft for reuse. As one dismayed observer put it,” Most every building looked as though it was about to fall apart. ... It seemed a truly deserted village.” The one sign of life was the work of brothers Edward and Leroy Chamberlin, who had begun to repair and resell a number of deteriorating residences in and around town. The Chamberlins, members of an old Waterford Quaker family, fortunately had the means to tackle the job in the depression-ravaged community. In 1943, a handful of concerned locals and a few recent arrivals came together and resolved to build on the Chamberlins’ progress. They were incorporated as the Waterford Foundation, Inc. But where to begin? The new organization had no money and no real plan other than a desire “to preserve the historic buildings” and “to

BACK

Visit waterfordfairva.org for the Fair schedule and ticket details. Historians Bronwen and John Souders researched and wrote the historical content of this article. Wendy Roseberry coordinated contributions from the Waterford Foundation staff. The source of the photographs is the Waterford Foundation Local History Collection. In Our Backyard is compiled by the Loudoun County Preservation and Conservation Coalition. Learn more about the organization at loudouncoalition.org.

Harpers Ferry

Renss Greene/Loudoun Now

State Sen. Jennifer T. Wexton (D-33) and Rep. Barbara Comstock (R-VA-10) meet at a debate organized by the Loudoun Chamber of Commerce.

Debate << FROM 1 Democrats—who have been shut out of majorities in both houses of Congress and the presidency—seek to seize control of the House of Representatives and possibly even the Senate. All that led to a packed hall at the National Conference Center for the debate. Billed as one of the Loudoun County Chamber of Commerce’s PolicyMakers Series of breakfast meetings, it drew the largest crowd any of those events has ever seen. Chamber president and CEO Tony Howard said at an estimated 540 attendees it was about twice as well attended as the second-biggest—the 2016 debate between Comstock and Democratice challenger Luann Bennett. The two faced questions from a panel of Loudoun Chamber members, starting with a question about the 2017 Republican tax bill. Wexton said the country needs a tax system “that is fair and that benefits the middle class.” “The Trump-Comstock tax scam does the opposite,” Wexton said. “Republicans have shown us their priority on it. Over four-fifths of the benefits of that tax law goes to the top one percent.” She also said interest on the national debt will be the fastest-growing part of the federal budget within two years. “Y’all are business people,” Wexton said to the Chamber audience. “You know that’s not a sustainable model.” The Congressional Budget Office recently estimated the national debt is on track to equal 100 percent of the country’s gross domestic product by 2028—the greatest debt since World

War II—and the national deficit grew from $665 billion in federal fiscal year 2017 to $804 billion in fiscal year 2018. But Comstock stood on the tax bill, pointing to an estimate that most Loudouners would see some tax reduction, and crediting the bill for $550 million more than expected in Virginia’s tax revenues and for the country’s growing economy to the tax cuts. “When we have an economy that’s booming the way it is now, it makes every issue that we have now easier when we have more money coming in,” Comstock said. She added she hopes to make the tax cuts permanent and expand them. On some topics, the candidates broadly agreed. Both opposed President Donald J. Trump’s proposed tariffs in his escalating trade war with China. Both also were part of bipartisan efforts to combating the opioid epidemic. “My opponent is masterful political chameleon,” Wexton said. “What she doesn’t tell you is that most of the issues she currently champions are those she previously opposed, or vice versa, depending on how the political winds are blowing or who’s watching.” “My record is one of getting results on your priorities,” Comstock said. “I have focused on getting those results by bringing us together and moving us forward. Results, not resistance.” Read about Wexton’s platform and campaign at jenniferwexton.com. Read about Comstock’s at barbaracomstockforcongress.com. Watch the full debate at loudounnow.com. rgreene@loudounnow.com

Never miss a show

•

GetOutLoudoun.com

top tourism site, and just up the road from a planned state park in Neersville. “Harper’s Ferry gets 500,000 visitors a year and I don’t think Loudoun County has ever tried to tap into that market, and we get 34,000 cars passing by our entrance every day,” Powell said. “Everybody comes up here, and they’re like, you know, you forget you’re still in Loudoun County.” The new brewery doesn’t just offer something special for visitors. Head brewer Eric Zupko is excited, too. At Old 690, Zupko worked with seven-barrel system of 1950s-era Grundy tanks. At Harpers Ferry Brewing, he’s got a state-of-the-art, 15-barrel system that will greatly accelerate the brewing process. He’s been brewing on the site for about a month, last week making a Belgian dubbel and planning a brut IPA this week. In the tasting room, patrons will find Ambrosia maple wood reclaimed from a property in Aldie and tables built by Brian Jenkins, the owner of Monk’s BBQ in Purcellville. Blue lights hanging from the ceiling pay homage to the water rushing by in the Potomac below. As for the mounted boar’s head in the restroom, that’s one only the guys will see. If Old 690 is known for its popcorn snacks, Harpers Ferry Brewing might

Bear Chase << FROM 3 nic views. Now operating a 10-barrel brew house with a 20-tap system and nine beers currently on draught, Bear Chase is realizing the fruits of an idea that wasn’t formed until recently. According to General Manager Chris Suarez, the brewery was essentially an afterthought that five longtime friends had after purchasing the 35-acre property last fall, with the goal of managing a rental house. Once they spent some time on the land, the friends realized they could— and should—open a brewery in addition to renting out a vacation home— one that averages about $800 per night and features six bedrooms with room for 16 people, and an indoor pool and library that overlook the Loudoun Valley. “They saw the potential from the other breweries in the area,” Suarez said. “Everything was in the right place at the right time.” Since its soft opening a month ago, the brewery, which was named for the previous property owners’ dogs that chased away bears, has hit the ground running. It has two IPAs, a helles, two blonde ales, a strong ale, a pilsner, a pale ale and an American amber on tap, with even more to come in the next few months. “Our goal is to have... 12 to 16 beers on draught at all times,” Suarez said. “Our beer is phenomenal.” The brewery also offers patrons a wide selection of food like pizza, pretzels and meat and cheese plates, something Suarez said that many brewery

nstyer@loudounnow.com

menus are lacking. Visitors are invited to not only head out for a drink after work or on the weekend, but also to telecommute from the brewery’s nearly 2,000-square-foot indoor pavilion that features free Wi-Fi. Appalachian Trail hikers can also stop in for a drink, since the brewery is only about 1,000 feet up the road from the Rt. 7 trailhead. “We want to be a brewery that is for everyone,” Suarez said. As for special events, Bear Chase plans to hold at least one each month. Visitors are invited to the brewery this Saturday for Oktoberfest. On Oct. 29 there will be a Halloween party and on Nov. 3 for an oyster fest in conjunction with the King Street Oyster Bar. “We want to create a fun, safe environment for everyone, including employees,” Suarez said. “We want to focus on having fun here.” Suarez said that he attributes much of the brewery’s early success to Charles Noll, the head brewer who came on board with 25 years of experience. Suarez’s background has helped, too. Before Bear Chase, Suarez worked for Destination Hotels for 11 years, the past five overseeing beer operations at Lansdowne Resort. Bear Chase is one of 33 breweries open in Loudoun County, which surpasses the number of breweries in each of the four surrounding counties combined—with 10 in Fairfax, eight in Prince William, four in Fauquier and none in Clarke County. Bear Chase is open Sunday from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., Monday-Thursday from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Friday-Saturday from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Learn more at bearchasebrew.com. pszabo@loudounnow.com

<< FROM 3

quickly gain a reputation for its softserve ice cream—and beer floats— available from the tasting room snack bar. Outside, the Hill Top Grille food truck, operated by another Loudoun family, will offer sandwiches and other fare. Since Old 690 opened four years ago, farm breweries have opened all across rural Loudoun, joining the wineries as regional tourism magnates. “I never thought that when we became Old 690 and the battles we had to fight that we would ever get to this point,” Powell said, marveling not only at the industry’s rapid growth, but also the friendships that have resulted. “I never envisioned that the county would have so many amazing breweries and it is such a great community— whether it is a farm brewery, whether it is an industrial setting—no matter where it’s at everybody embraces you like you see right here. These were never friends of ours and now they’re like family because we met them through the brewery.” Harpers Ferry Brewing Company is located at 37412 Adventure Center Lane north of Hillsboro. Starting Sept. 27, the brewery will be open Thursday through Sunday each week. The website, harpersferrybrewing.com, was still under construction this week, but additional information can be found on the brewery’s Facebook page.

new now

Beautiful Looks for Fall

FALL DINING EVENT FREE Dining Chair Offer*

*Select manufacturers with purchase of table, 5 chairs and side piece.

NEW! MONTIVERDI TABLE JUST $999

See Over 100 Dining Rooms on Display

Lightly distressed trestle table with a wire-brush finish brings a rustic look to your dining room. Table extends to 120” $999, list $1623; upholstered host arm chair $355, list $537; side chair $295; buffet $979.

Voted “Best Furniture Store” in Loudoun Country 23 Years Straight. Over 100 Bedrooms on Display

Power Headrest

Over 300 Sofas on Display

Stop In, See Over 50 Reclining Sofas on Display

CUSTOMIZE IT!

75 FABRICS AT ONE LOW PRICE NEW! LAYLA SECTIONAL JUST $999

Ideal for smaller spaces, this sectional is available in 75 fabrics at one low price, $999, list $1999. H Made in the USA. Imported solid Acacia cocktail table $349; end $249.

15 Minutes from Leesburg & Tysons! Hours: Mon - Sat 10 - 9 • Sun 12 - 6 belfortfurniture.com • 703-406-7600 22250 & 22267 Shaw Road • Dulles, VA

NEW! MONTEVERDI QUEEN BED $899 List $1377; king $1110, list $1683; bed bench $699; night stand $535.

MILLER POWER-RECLINING SOFA $2349

Sofa with power headrest and adjustable lumbar support $2439, list $3585. Leather with vinyl match.

View Our New Fall Catalog Online BelfortFurniture.com/catalog