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JANUARY 16, 2020

Proposed School Budget Seeks 10.8 Percent Local Funding Increase

BY NORMAN K. STYER nstyer@loudounnow.com

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Loudoun County Public Schools Superintendent Eric Williams and Loudoun County Administrator Tim Hemstreet, the seniormost administrators in the two major branches of Loudoun government, attend a joint School Board-Board of Supervisors meeting last year.

Pay Hikes for Public Employees Drive County, Schools Budget Challenge

BY NORMAN K. STYER nstyer@loudounnow.com

Typically, it is Loudoun’s rapid growth that drives the debates surrounding the county budget. This year, it’s all about boosting the paychecks of the county’s government and school district employees.

Compensation initiatives on the table this spring already have torpedoed plans to cut or hold level real estate tax bills for the “average” homeowner for a fourth consecutive year. County Administrator Tim Hemstreet last week told the Board of Supervisors that a tax rate cut likely would result in a reduced level of service in at least some areas of government op-

erations. The new approach, holding the current $1.045 tax rate next year, is projected to cost those average homeowners an extra $126.

A key challenge in the county budget is the implementation of the final phase of a three-year effort to revamp the govPAY HIKES continues on page 25

Loudoun County Public Schools Superintendent Eric Williams last week presented his recommended $1.395 billion Fiscal Year 2021 operating budget that calls for a 10.8 percent increase in local tax funding.

The proposal envisions the creation of 521.25 additional full-time equivalent positions—bringing the school division’s staffing to a total of 12,320—and $113.6 million in additional spending. Nearly half of the expense increase would be used to boost staff salaries. For teachers, salaries are expected to increase between $3,726 and $8,029, with an overall average increase of $5,445 for the division’s 6,592 teachers, according to Williams’ presentation.

Administrators are projecting a 1.9 percent increase in enrollment next year, 1,580 new students. To address that growth, the budget allocates $31.9 million to maintain class sizes and open one new school, Lightridge High School, in August.

Another $25.6 million is proposed for enhancements and reallocations. Among those proposals is to hire more teachers for special education, gifted education, English language learner programs and computer science, as well as more security SCHOOL BUDGET continues on page 25

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Supervisors Seek Local Authority to Remove War Monuments

BY RENSS GREENE

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Loudoun supervisors have asked the General Assembly for the authority to disturb war veteran memorials on county-owned land, such as the Confederate soldier statue at the Leesburg courthouse, reversing the board’s stance in the previous term.

In 2017, County Chairwoman Phyllis J. Randall (D-At Large) pushed unsuccessfully to ask the state for local authority to move war monuments. Supervisors voted that down 4-1-1, with current supervisors Koran T. Saines (D-Sterling) and Kristen C. Umstattd (D-Leesburg) in support and Tony R. Buffington (R-Blue Ridge) opposed. Supervisor Matthew F. Letourneau (R-Dulles) at that time abstained.

It was an early episode in the renewed, ongoing debate around Loudoun’s Con-

federate monument, begun after a violent clash in Charlottesville around a proposal to remove a statue of Confederate General Robert E. Lee. The ensuing debate around Confederate memorials across the nation swept up the one in Leesburg, which was subsequently the site of protest and vandalism.

Under state law, local governments cannot move or disturb war memorials.

In 2017, rather than ask for that authority, with Loudoun leaders divided on how to reckon with the history of slavery and racial discrimination here, and with Loudouners passionately arguing on both sides, the Board of Supervisors commissioned a report from the county Heritage Commission. That would lead to recommendations for new monuments describing the history of civil rights in Loudoun, and the suggestion to name one of the courthouse buildings after pioneering civ-

il rights attorney Charles Hamilton Houston, who argued a significant case of the Jim Crow era in the Leesburg courthouse.

And on Jan. 7, a newly Democratic-majority Loudoun Board of Supervisors for the first time voted to support bills giving localities the authority to move war monuments on the local government’s land.

“It’s our property, we and our constituents live with them daily, and we as local leaders should have the ability to make the decisions,” said Vice Chairman Koran T. Saines (D-Sterling).

Supervisors Caleb A. Kershner (R-Catoctin) and Tony R. Buffington (R-Blue Ridge) opposed the action. Kershner said he worried if the law changes, “we would lose many of the historical monuments that we currently have in Loudoun County.”

“When we forget what happened in history, we’re bound to repeat it, and so

my biggest concern with removing anything that we currently have is that we will forget … some of these struggles, some of the issues that went on with this country,” Kershner said.

But the majority of supervisors disagreed.

“I believe that we can remember history without honoring the racists, the tyrannists, the oppressors from our past,” said Supervisor Juli E. Briskman (D-Algonkian). “We don’t need to honor and glorify them in monuments that are highly offensive in this day and age in order to remember, learn from and not repeat history.”

Supervisor Sylvia Russell Glass (D-Broad Run) recalled her own family living through the process of desegregating schools.

WAR MONUMENTS continues on page 25

Construction Begins March 4 for Hillsboro Road Project ESTIMATED RT. 9 PROJECT CALENDAR

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Construction of Hillsboro’s long-planned, $14 million Rt. 9 road project will kick off March 4 and stretch through June 21, 2021.

BY PATRICK SZABO pszabo@loudounnow.com

The Town of Hillsboro’s long-planned Rt. 9 traffic calming project will finally get underway on March 4.

Mayor Roger Vance said the $14.33 million construction project, being handled by Archer Western Corp., would begin with the construction of a roundabout on each end of town starting March 4 and wrap up by late summer or early fall 2020, with the highway through town remaining open during that time. Vance said partial road closures and detours will follow the completion of that phase and will stretch to mid-spring 2021. During that phase, Archer will close the road through town entirely for up to 60 days in three segments. Vance said the

Pre-Construction Phase: Jan. to March 3, 2020

Preparatory work with potential flagging operations.

Phase 1: March 4 to late summer/early fall 2020

Roundabout construction with flagging operations (Rt. 9 remains open).

Phase 2: Late summer/early fall 2020 to May 2021

Road work through town with partial and full road closures and detours.

Phase 3: May to June 21, 2021

Final sidewalk work with flagging operations (Rt. 9 re-opened).

road project should be completed by the first day of summer next year—June 21, 2021.

“We feel very confident that by June of next year it’s going to be done,” he said. “We’re in a good place.”

The local detour for area residents will route traffic around the town using Stony Point Road and Woodgrove Road south to Allder School Road east and Hillsboro Road north back to Rt. 9.

Partial Road Closures and Detours (late summer/early fall 2020 to early May 2021)

Full Road Closures

On weekdays, one eastbound lane of Rt. 9 will be open through town from 4 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. Beginning on Fridays at 2 p.m., one westbound lane will be opened all weekend until 5 p.m. on Sunday.

Regional traffic originating west of Rt. 340 in West Virginia will be directed down that highway to Rt. 7.

Town leaders expect up to 65 percent of the total daily volume of Rt. 9 traffic to use that regional detour.

During the second phase of the project, the road through town will also be closed for up to 60 days in three varying segments. Two of those segments will happen toward the end of 2020 and the third in early spring 2021.

Vance said Archer would determine the length of time for those full road closures as they approach and that the town will provide residents with two weeks of advance notice before the highway is closed. n

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Loudoun

Planning Commission Begins 2020 Work with 7 New Members

BY RENSS GREENE

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The new Loudoun County Planning Commission has come together, shaping one of the most influential panels in the county government.

The commission reviews and makes recommendations on rezoning and land use cases, putting it in the middle of debates around development, growth and preservation in Loudoun.

In some cases, such as parks, streets, and public utilities, the commission can issue its own permits, which stand unless the Board of Supervisors takes immediate action to overrule them.

Unusually this year, the commission includes two members representing districts where they do not live, two members who also sit on town planning commissions, a town mayor, two Realtors, a recently retired county staff member who as recently as last year advised the Planning Commission, and only three members who have previous experience on the commission.

Supervisor Michael R. Turner (D-Ashburn) has appointed Eric Combs, an attorney living in the Blue Ridge District and also chairs the Middleburg Planning Commission. He will represent the Ashburn District on the commission. Combs was also elected to this year chair the county planning commission.

Combs is joined in leadership by new commission vice-chairman Forest Hayes (At Large), who was appointed by Chairwoman Phyllis J. Randall (D-At Large). Hayes is a District of Columbia Housing Authority senior advisor who ran unsuccessfully to represent the Catoctin District on the Board of Supervisors in 2019. He has also staffed committees and Democratic representatives on Capitol Hill, worked in economic development, real estate development

and consulting, and serves on the Virginia Housing Commission.

Among out-of-district representatives, he is joined by recently-retired planner and former Assistant Director of Planning and Zoning John Merrithew, who represents the Sterling District but lives near Lovettsville.

Merrithew, appointed by Supervisor Koran T. Saines (D-Sterling), long advised the Planning Commission as a member of county staff and boasts a résumé recounting more than 40 years of professional experience in planning.

And as a member pulling double duty on planning commissions, Combs is joined by Ad Barnes (Leesburg). Supervisor Kristen C. Umstattd (D-Leesburg) appointed Barnes, who has served on the Leesburg Planning Commission since 2004, to a second four-year term on the county commission. Barnes owns Leesburg Jewelers on Market Street.

Like Barnes, Commissioner Jeff Salmon (Dulles) will return for a second four-year term, the only two commissioners beginning a second consecutive term.

Salmon chaired the county Planning Commission during much of its work on the new Comprehensive Plan, as well as the stakeholder steering committee that worked on the plan. Salmon, who works in software development, he has served on several other local committees and led South Riding Proprietary’s Board of Directors.

But they are not the only two with experience on the commission. Supervisor Juli E. Briskman (D-Algonkian) has appointed Jane Kirchner (Algonkian), who served one term from 2000 to 2003, the timeframe of the 2001 revision of the previous county comprehensive plan. Kirchner is a marketing professional now working for the National Wild-

life Federation, and previously served on the Planning Commission of Douglas County, CO. Supervisor Tony R. Buffington (R-Blue Ridge) appointed Hillsboro Mayor Roger Vance.

Vance has also served in Hillsboro as a member of the Town Council and the chairman of the town’s Planning Commission, along with positions with the Rural Economic Development Council and on the boards of directors of the Hillsboro Charter, the Greater Hillsboro Business Alliance, the Old Stone School Preservation Trust. He was also a longtime magazine editor.

Supervisor Caleb A. Kershner (R-Catoctin) appointed eightyear Loudoun County Public Library Trustee, six-year chairman of the library’s Board of Trustees, Smashing Walnuts Foundation co-founder and Realtor Mark Miller. Miller recently stepped down from the library board, having been term-limited, and was recognized by the Board of Supervisors for his years of service. Miller and his wife Ellyn also founded the Smashing Walnuts Foundation to raise money toward finding cures for childhood brain cancers, and Smashing Walnuts today is a fund of The Community Foundation for Loudoun and Northern Fauquier Counties.

Supervisor Sylvia Russell Glass (D-Broad Run) has appointed Realtor Michelle Frank, currently with Pearson Smith Realty and the recipient of the Dulles Area Association of Realtors 2017 Rookie of the Year award. She previously worked in communications and public relations, including briefly as chief communications officer for FCi Federal, a Loudoun-based federal contracting firm founded by Sharon Virts and sold in 2017.

More information about the Planning Commission is available online at loudoun.gov/PlanningCommission. n

JANUARY 16, 2020

Police Dept. Initiative Could Spur Talks on Ending Elected Financial Officers

BY RENSS GREENE rgreene@loudounnow.com

County supervisors may bring forward the idea of changing Loudoun’s form of government to do away with the elected financial officers, those officers have said.

Currently, Loudoun elects a commissioner of the revenue and a treasurer. The commissioner of the revenue, Robert S. Wertz Jr., is the chief tax assessor of the county, and provides income tax assistance and administers other tax relief programs. The treasurer, H. Roger Zurn, collects taxes and fees and makes payments on behalf of the government. He also manages the county’s investments. Both are Republicans.

Zurn confirmed he’s heard the idea is coming up.

“That’s the word I’ve gotten, as well,” Zurn said. “Now, have I seen anything on it as yet? No. But from one of the board members, that’s what I’ve been told is in the process, and probably will be either the second board meeting [Jan. 21] or the first board meeting in February.”

County Chairwoman Phyllis J. Randall (D-At Large) did not confirm that such talks have occurred. She said the topic is not currently planned for the next few board meetings.

“I’m willing to have the conversation, with staff & other Elected Officials. But at this point this is not something on an upcoming agenda. If that changes I’ll inform you,” Randall wrote.

As of now, she said Monday, the topic of changing the county’s form of government is not going to be on an upcoming agenda.

Supervisor Matthew F. Letourneau (R-Dulles), who chairs the board’s finance committee, said it’s not currently a serious discussion—but if Randall moves ahead with another idea she has stated is a priority, to start a Loudoun County police department, “it’s probably natural that it would come up.”

“There hasn’t been much examination of any of this or discussion about it, or certainly any kind of indication of what the financial implications would be at this point,” Letourneau said.

Virginia law has several forms of government available to counties besides Loudoun’s current one, which sees voters electing a Board of Supervisors and five constitutional officers, including the treasurer, commissioner of revenue, sheriff, commonwealth’s attorney, and clerk of the Circuit Court. Some other forms—such as the urban county executive form, used in Fairfax County—does away with the elected commissioner of revenue and treasurer.

To change Loudoun’s form of government, the Board of Supervisors must ask the Circuit Court for a referendum. If the voters approve the referendum, new Board of Supervisors elections are triggered the following November, and the new form of government takes effect with the new terms the following Jan. 1. In practical terms, that means any effort to make the changes are likely several years in the future, as supervisors won’t be in a rush to gear up for new election campaigns earlier than required.

The terms of the two officers whose elected office has been eliminated—the treasurer and commissioner of the revenue— end as soon as their powers have been transferred to a replacement. Their roles would be folded into a county department under the county administrator, who is hired by the board. n

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ACLU Warns Sheriff About Social Media Blocking LOUDOUN NOW STAFF REPORT

The American Civil Liberties Union of Virginia has sent Sheriff Michael L. Chapman a letter warning him about violating a critic’s constitutional rights by blocking him on Facebook. The alert was based on a precedent set in a lawsuit in Loudoun County, but a year later there continues to be disagreement over how to interpret the rules.

In a letter dated Jan. 6, the ACLU warned Chapman, “Such actions violate the right of free speech under the First Amendment to the United States Constitution and Article I, § 12 of the Constitution of Virginia if they are based on the content of the messages being blocked.”

The complaint to the ACLU was filed by former Loudoun detective Mark McCaffrey, who unsuccessfully battled Chapman in court when he lost his job because he had supported the sheriff ’s challenger in a Republican Party primary. His wrongful termination case ended in November when the U.S. Supreme Court declined to hear his appeal of lower court rulings denying his claim. McCaffrey continues to be a vocal critic of the sheriff.

McCaffrey said his comment was deleted and he was blocked from commenting on the “Mike Chapman – Loudoun County Sheriff ” Facebook page. The incident occurred in October when McCaffrey posted a comment on an announcement of a Chapman campaign endorsement from now-Supervisor Caleb A. Kerschner (R-Catoctin). Kershner was identified in the post as a “Police Benevolent Association Attorney.”

In his posting, McCaffrey sought to point out that Chapman had not been endorsed by the PBA in his re-election campaign.

“Let’s be crystal clear- the actual PBA REFUED [sic] TO ENDORSE YOU last election, and due to your retaliation against several members of the PBA board, decided not to endorse anyone this time around,” McCaffrey wrote, according to screenshots he provided. “In fact, the PBA filed an Amicus Petition to the U. S. Supreme Court against you. Is it a coincidence that this endorsement from a contract PBA Attorney came out about an hour after the Loudoun Now article on this subject? You can’t fool all of the people all of the time- nice try.”

Chapman said, based on his under-

standing of the laws and the advice received from the county attorney, that he was within his rights to remove the comment on his campaign Facebook page and that it was the only time he recalled ever blocking or hiding a comment.

“Believe me, I know what the rules are,” Chapman said.

He characterized the complaint to the ACLU as a continuation of McCaffery’s efforts to stir public criticism against him.

The ACLU’s letter alleging Chapman infringed on McCaffrey’s First Amendment rights cites a court precedent set in Loudoun.

In January 2019, a federal appeals court upheld lower courts’ rulings that County Chairwoman Phyllis Randall had violated a Loudoun man’s constitutional rights by blocking him on Facebook, closing a case that began in February 2016. The court ruled Randall was acting “under color of state law” in running that Facebook page and in deleting a comment by frequent Board of Supervisors and School Board critic Brian Davison and banning him from the page.

The case would be important in settling the laws around freedom of expression and social media, and only a few months later in July was cited in a ruling against President Donald J. Trump. In that case, a three-judge federal appeals court panel ruled unanimously that Trump may not block his critics on Twitter, since he uses it for government business.

Chapman said an important distinction was that the comment was removed from his campaign page, not the official Sherriff ’s Office page.

But even that distinction remains legally unclear.

The ACLU’s letter to Chapman also refers to a letter the organization sent to members of Congress in 2017 warning the difference between personal and official social media accounts is easily blurred. “[T]he reality is that, although only one of two social media accounts on the same platform is characterized or designated by your office as an ‘official social media account,’ many of you appear to be using your designated political accounts routinely and regularly to report news about your official actions as Representatives and Senators and to engage with your constituents,” that letter read.

McCaffrey said Monday he is still blocked from Chapman’s Facebook page. n

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The upcoming start of the Loudoun County Courthouse expansion project will require the complete closure of Church Street between Market and Cornwall streets starting in March and continuing through December.

Renee LaFollette, director of the town’s Public Works & Capital Projects Department, briefed the Town Council on the latest construction update Monday night.

She said the street closure was needed to accommodate the construction of a tun-

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Both LaFollette and county government representatives at Monday night’s work session stressed the complexity of the project to council members. It was initially thought a full street closure would only be needed for six weeks, but once constraints such as water, sewer, gas lines and the foundation of the existing building were considered, it was determined that the closure would need to be for much longer. The tunnel will be 100 feet TUNNEL continues on page 7

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Education

BY AMIRA ZAIDI

Office of Rep. Jennifer Wexton

U.S. Rep. Jennifer Wexton awards the top prize in the 2020 10th District Congressional App Challenge to Tycho Svoboda, who created an app to make it easier to assess the quality of streams and rivers.

Academies of Loudoun Student Wins 10th District App Challenge LOUDOUN NOW STAFF REPORT

Tycho Svoboda, a junior at the Academies of Loudoun, on Saturday was named the winner of the Congressional App Challenge for Virginia’s 10th Congressional District.

Svoboda’s app, Stream Scorer, automatically analyzes water quality data and generates a score of stream health for Virginia certified stream monitors, making stream monitoring easier, quicker and more accurate. Svoboda will be honored, along with other winners of the Congressional App Challenge from around the nation, on Capitol Hill this spring at the annual “House of Code” reception. Winners will have the opportunity to demonstrate their apps at the reception to their representatives, congressional staff, and the general public.

During a reception on Saturday, U.S.

EDUCATION Notes School Board Rejects Cap on Thomas Jefferson Seats, Restores Bus Service The Loudoun County School Board on Tuesday reversed efforts by the previous board to reduce its participation in the Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology.

It was one of the first formal actions of the new board and it was unanimous.

Jeff Morse (Dulles) made the motion to reverse the prior board’s decision to

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Rep. Jennifer Wexton (D-VA-10) viewed demonstrations of each applicant’s app creation and took photos with the students.

“I am so impressed by the talented VA10 middle and high schoolers who participated in Congress’ annual App Challenge,” she stated. “Each of these students has made their community and their Congresswoman proud.”

The competition was judged by Professor Irina Hashmi of George Mason University; Waseem Haider, CEO of Datawiz; and Suresh Karkala, vice president of operations and infrastructure at Visa.

The Congressional App Challenge is hosted by members of the House of Representatives for middle school and high school students and is aimed at encouraging them to learn to code and inspiring them to pursue careers in computer science. n cap enrollment for next year’s attendees to 50, down from the traditional practice of sending around 100 students to the magnet school in Fairfax County.

He also proposed restoring bus service for Loudoun students who attend that school, a service the prior board sought to cut.

School Board members said there was no reason to deny students access to the nationally-recognized school, especially at a time when they are working to expand STEM opportunities for students.

The change will add $270,000 to Superintendent Eric Williams’ proposed budget. Williams had already included

Home of the Trailblazers, Discovery Elementary School dedicates one day of each year to “Celebrating Our Differences Day,” designed to foster an increased understanding of those with special needs.

It’s making a difference.

Administrators from the Department of Instruction and Special Education Services recently highlighted the program before the School Board, praising the program for its push to achieve deeper learning for the whole student body.

“Discovery is a special place and the entire faculty should be commended for their tremendous practices in the supportive inclusion and deeper learning,” Assistant Director of Special Education Beth Robinson said.

Third, fourth and fifth graders rotate through stations that provide them with experiential lessons to build awareness.

They gain insight of the benefits of adaptations, training, music and animal therapies, as well as assistive technology. They experience what it’s like to have poor vision, hearing impairments, motor or communication weaknesses or sensory sensitivity.

Discovery Elementary reading scores of special education students are keeping right up with the other students by just a few points difference. According to conditional growth percentile, Individualized Education Program students reach 50.39 in reading, close to the other students at 54.41 in the second IEP tier. Tier three students are also reaching 70th percentile in reading, the highest conditional growth percentile for any student subgroup at Discovery. The data was compiled as part in his budget funding to continue bus service, a cost of $540,000.

Members of the previous board who supported the cutbacks largely advocated focusing the school district’s investments in the Academies of Loudoun.

Stone Bridge’s Chevendra Named to TechGirlz Board TechGirlz, a nonprofit that fosters a love for technology in middle school girls, has tapped Ashburn resident Rythama Chevendra as a member of its 2019-2020 Teen Advisory Board.

The board is made up of high school-

of the recent deeper learning expo.

Over the past five years at Discovery, the building blocks the school has focused on are technology-enabled, a safe and supportive learning environment, social-emotional learning, personalized learning, and data to support student success. “We have been a strong [response to intervention] school for over the last seven years. When you put all these together, it sets a strong foundation for our culture at Discovery, where all students feel accepted, valued and cared for,” said Principal Christopher Painter.

Discovery’s SpEd team—Lisa DiLorenzo, a fourth-grade general education teacher; Laura Rosa, a fourth grade special educator; and the fifth grade co-teaching team of Megan Espinosa and Michelle Pickett—work to ensure students understand the phrase “fair is not equal.”

Team members use personalized learning as a key component in their teaching, allowing them to reach all students at their level, and be challenged accordingly, they said.

Inclusion at Discovery means being welcomed and embraced as a member who belongs.

An observation from one fifth-grade student, Aryaan, was among those included in the recent presentation to the School Board.

“There was a time when my friends and I were introduced to a kid with ADHD. When we started hanging out with him, we thought he was a little different than us, but when we started hanging out with him more, we realized how great he was.

I think he never wanted to leave our class, because he was treated like he belonged and was included.” n aged TechGirlz program participants who serve as advisors and mentors for the program at-large. For the first time, the board has been divided by region because of the large number of interested girls. The Stone Bridge High School sophomore is one of eight members on the organization’s Southern Teen Advisory Board.

For the first time ever, the teen board this year will help review applications and choose speakers for the TechGirlz Girlsin-Tech Summit, an all-girls technology conference that will take place April 25 in Philadelphia, PA. Learn more at techgirlz.org

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Sheriff’s Office Continues Search for Hit-and-Run Driver The search continues for the driver who struck a deputy who was attempting to conduct a New Year’s Day traffic stop.

Last week, detectives released a composite sketch of the hitand-run suspect.

Previously, investigators distributed images of the suspects Composite sketch vehicle, a silver or light gray 2019-2020 Nissan Altima with Ohio tags. There should be damage on the passenger side, from the front to the mid-passenger side door.

The suspect was described as a black

SAFETY Notes 3 Skeet Shooters Face Charges After Hitting Barn In the latest report of target shooters firing onto neighboring properties in Loudoun, three men were issued criminal summons on Friday.

According to the Sheriff ’s Office, deputies were called to a home on Milltown Road near Lovettsville just before 3 p.m. Jan. 10 after pellets from nearby skeet shooting activities struck the roof of a neighbor’s barn.

The three males were each issued a summons for discharging a firearm causing a projectile to enter onto the property of another without permission.

They are the first to be charged under the new county ordinance that was created in December after several incidents of rounds leaving target ranges and striking homes, or in one case, grazing a woman’s arm. Under the county ordinance, the offense is treated as a Class 1 misdemeanor, with a fine of up to $2,500 and/or up to 12 months in jail.

Ashburn Man Dies in Harmony Church Road Crash The Loudoun County Sheriff ’s Office is investigating a fatal crash that happened early Saturday morning west of Leesburg.

The crash occurred around 5:10 a.m.

Jan. 11 on Harmony Church Road near Peale Lane.

According to the report, the victim was driving a Nissan Juke eastbound when his

man with a medium complexion, between 40 and 50 years old, approximately 240 pound and over 6 feet tall.

He was wearing a dark-colored knit cap and a black/gray jacket.

The incident happened shortly before 11 a.m. Jan.1 in the area of South Cottage Road and Lindsay Court. The motorcycle deputy was running RADAR in the area and signaled the driver to pull over. The driver stopped before he sped away and struck the deputy. The deputy suffered minor injuries. n

Anyone with any information regarding the possible identity of the driver or the whereabouts of the vehicle is asked to contact Det. C. Pickrell at 703-7771021. vehicle entered the opposite lane of travel and into the path of an oncoming Ford F-150 pickup.

The driver, Phillip S. Heffelfinger, 31, of Ashburn died at the scene.

The second driver was transported to the hospital for treatment of injuries described as non-life-threatening.

It is the first fatal crash in Loudoun County in 2020.

Second Passenger Dies After Christmas Morning Crash After more than two weeks of hospitalization, a second passenger in the car that was struck Christmas morning by a suspected drunken driver on Rt. 50 has died.

The crash happened around 8:20 a.m.

Dec. 25 near South Riding Boulevard when a sedan with five occupants was stopped at a red light. Martin V. Chavez, 56, of Sterling, was driving a pickup truck and struck the stopped vehicle from behind.

A passenger in the car, Rashida Begum, 78, of South Riding, died at the scene. Another passenger, Mohammad R. Malik, 80, of Chantilly, had been hospitalized in critical condition since the crash. He died from his injuries Jan. 9.

Chavez now faces two charges of aggravated involuntary manslaughter and DWI. He remains held without bond at the Loudoun County Adult Detention Center.

A preliminary hearing in Loudoun County District Court is scheduled Feb. 3.

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Nonprofit Bondi, Toler Honored for Preservation Efforts The Mosby Heritage Area Association has recognized two area residents for their contributions to preservation and education.

Bradley J. Bondi was named the 2019 Heritage Hero. He established the Bondi Family Land Conservation and Battlefield Preservation Fund with the Mosby Heritage Area Association to assist landowners within the Unison Battlefield Study Area who are considering protecting their land with a permanent conservation easement. He has also restored the original 1812 Old Welbourne property and became the leading preservation advocate in the community effort against the Banbury Cross development. The Bondi family fund, which is intended to be funded in perpetuity, will assist landowners with transaction costs, including stewardship, legal, and surveyor fees.

John Toler was recognized as

Loudoun’s Red Kettle Donations Raise $141K The 2019 Red Kettle campaign by the Loudoun County Salvation Army surpassed its goal, thanks to a Christmas week push by community volunteers.

The campaign collected $141,000 to support local programs, including providing assistance with rent, food, utilities, and other needs.

During the past several years, donations fell short of goals because of a shortage of bell ringers, organizers said. This year, during the final week before Christmas, the organization saw a surge in bell ringers once the public learned that donations were far behind the $112,000 goal.

Joshua’s Hands Gears Up for Valiant Warrior Quilting Event Joshua’s Hands will offer a 10-day community service opportunity for all ages starting Friday.

Volunteers will gather in Hamilton to make quilts for America’s Wounded Warriors during workshops from Jan. 17 through Jan. 26.

The program is designed for quilters of all skill levels with work for everyone ranging from art to cutting and sewing. No ex-

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Mosby Heritage Area Association Chairman C. Dulany Morison, left, present the 2019 Heritage Hero award to Bradley J. Bondi, whose family has established a permanent fund to promote land preservation in the Unison Battlefield area.

Public Educator of the Year. He is a long-time advocate for local history, particularly in Fauquier County.

He is the editor of the Fauquier Historical Society newsletter, has authored several books and articles on Fauquier history, and is a frequent lecturer on local history subjects. n perience is needed.

All supplies are provided. Donations of red, white and blue cotton fabrics are appreciated. Experienced quilters/sewers are welcome to bring their own machines.

Those who are unable to attend may make donations to underwrite the expenses. A donation of $53 sponsors one quilt.

The sessions will be held from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday-Saturday and 1-9 p.m. on Sundays. The workshops will be held at the basement of the former BB&T Bank Building at 38997 E. Colonial Hwy at the east end of Hamilton.

For more information, go to joshuashands.org.

Cat Rescue Conference Planned in Ashburn The Cat Hustler, a nonprofit that helps organizations and individuals working to help adoptable felines, will host the area’s largest cat rescue conference this weekend at the Embassy Suites Dulles North hotel.

Register online prior to the event or buy your ticket at the door. The first 250 participants receive a swag-bag of goodies.

Tickets are required. For complete details, go to theacatemy.org.

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Care Advantage Expands with Leesburg Acquisition Care Advantage has acquired Leesburg-based Amaisa Home Care, continuing its expansion of personal in-home care services in Virginia.

Founded in 2014, Amaisa provides inhome personal care, companionship and respite care services to patients through both hourly and live-in programs. The acquisition will strengthen Care Advantage’s presence in Northern Virginia through its coverage area of Loudoun, Fairfax and Prince William counties.

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“As our neighbors in the northern part of Virginia, Amaisa stood out to us as the type of high-quality, compassionate organization that we love to partner with,” stated Tim Hanold, CEO of Care Advantage.

“Their award-winning culture was evident from day one and a testament to the quality protocols and strong relationships the team has established since its founding.

We are thrilled to welcome them to the family and to enhance our market presence in Northern Virginia, which is one of our key regions.”

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Visit Loudoun Seeks New Board Members Visit Loudoun is looking for individuals to serve three-year terms on its board of directors starting in July.

The deadline for résumés is Jan. 31.

The new board members will be elected

by Visit Loudoun’s dues-paying members at the Visit Loudoun Annual Meeting and Tourism Awards Luncheon in May. Visit Loudoun, a nonprofit organization, is the destination management organization for Loudoun County and its towns.

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Work Begins to Create Activity Center for Ashburn Seniors Leesburg, Purcellville, Cascades and South Riding have one and starting next year, Ashburn will, too.

Construction started in September on the new Ashburn Senior Center, located on a 5-acre site along Marblehead Drive next to the Potomac Green Neighborhood Park, near the Regency at Ashburn neighborhood.

The $13.2 million project will feature a small gymnasium, a large multipurpose room with pickleball courts, classrooms, a commercial kitchen, a fitness room, a game room, a computer lab and an artsand-crafts room, as well as outdoor spaces for organized activities.

The project has been in the works for more than a decade, but finally advanced when a deal was reached with Toll Brothers to donate the land.

County leaders have given much of the credit for keeping the project going to longtime senior citizen advocate and former Commission on Aging Chairwoman Charlotte Nurge, who died in 2016.

“She almost knew for sure that she wouldn’t have access to the senior center, but she cared so much for our community that she wanted to make sure the next generation would,” then-Supervisor Ron A. Meyer (R-Broad Run) said during the ground-breaking ceremony.

County leaders also said the project was important to address the needs of one of Loudoun’s fastest-growing population groups—and one that has a tremendous value because of the amount of volunteer services seniors provide.

“For us to be doing this is so important, because what it means is, we take care of you because you’re taking care of us,” County Chairwoman Phyllis J. Randall (D-At Large) said during the groundbreaking celebration.

While construction is underway, it will be more than a year until the doors are open. Programs are expected to begin in the fall of 2021. n

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The Old Town Hall of Bamberg, Germany is one of the stops on the itinerary of an upcoming seniors trip offered through the county’s Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Services.

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Senior Trips: Getting Out of the House and Getting Out of Town

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Loudoun’s seniors are an active bunch and the county’s Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Services offers a large catalog of activities geared toward their needs. But sometimes you just need to get out of town. The department can help with that, too.

The county offers a diverse selection of day trips, taking seniors to points of interest and special events that are just a bus trip away.

Among the upcoming options are a trip to see the United States Navy Concert Band play at the Weinberg Center in Frederick, MD; a trip to see a performance of “A Thousand Splendid Suns” at Washington’s Arena Stage; and a trip to hear the National Symphony Orchestra play a coffee concert at the Kennedy Center. There

also are regular trips to the Smithsonian Museums and even the Hollywood Casino in Charles Town, WV. For the more adventuresome, how about a trip to tour the landmarks of Europe with a tour that includes visits to Germany, the Czech Republic and Austria? Or what about spending nine days in Iceland? Those opportunities are among the opportunities available this spring.

The Senior Trips Program is designed for independent adults 55 years of age or over. Registration is required for all trips and early registration is suggested because the spaces tend to fill quickly.

For a full listing of upcoming trips, go to loudoun.gov/1183/Senior-Trips. n

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Alzheimer’s and Dementia: The 10 Warning Signs You Need to Know Recognizing and taking steps to address the warning signs of Alzheimer’s and other dementias can be extremely challenging—especially in the early stages. It’s easy and common to dismiss cognitive changes in oneself or a family member as “normal aging.”

“Alzheimer’s is not a normal part of aging,” said Dr. Keith Fargo the director of scientific programs and outreach at the Alzheimer’s Association. “With normal aging, you may forget where you parked your car—that happens to all of us. But if you get in your car and get lost coming home —that’s not normal.”

Alzheimer’s is a fatal progressive disease that attacks the brain, killing nerve cells and tissue, affecting an individual’s ability to remember, think, plan and ultimately function. Today, more than 5 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s. By 2050, that number is projected to skyrocket to nearly 14 million.

To help families identify signs early on, the Alzheimer’s Association offers 10 Warning Signs and Symptoms, a list of some common signs that can be early symptoms of Alzheimer’s or other dementias: 1. Disruptive memory loss. Forgetting

It’s important to note that exhibiting one or more of these 10 warning signs does not mean someone has Alzheimer’s. In fact, these signs may signal other—even treatable—conditions. However, it’s important to talk to your doctor to understand what is driving cognitive changes so you can better manage the condition—whatever the diagnosis.

recently learned information, asking the same questions over and over and increasingly relying on memory aids.

2. Challenges in solving problems.

Changes in one’s ability to develop and follow a plan or work with numbers, such as having trouble following a familiar recipe or keeping track of monthly bills.

3. Difficulty completing familiar tasks.

Difficulty completing daily tasks, such as organizing a grocery list or remembering the rules of a favorite game.

4. Confusion with time or place. Losing track of dates, seasons and the passage of time.

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6. New problems with words in speaking or writing. Trouble following or joining a conversation or a struggle with vocabulary. For example, calling a “watch” a “hand-clock.”

7. Misplacing things and losing the ability to retrace steps. Putting things in unusual places and being unable to go back over one’s steps to find them again.

8. Decreased or poor judgment.

Changes in judgment or decision-making when dealing with such matters as money and grooming.

9. Withdrawal from work or social activities. Changes in the ability to hold or follow a conversation can result in a withdrawal from hobbies or social activities.

10. Changes in mood and personality.

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Retirement Unlimited, Inc., a family-owned and Virginia based Senior Living Community management company, has named Tamara Fye as executive director of its Ashleigh at Lansdowne community.

“Our mission at Retirement Unlimited, Inc. is to deliver a lifestyle that residents have both earned and deserve,” stated Doris-Ellie Sullivan, president of RUI. “Tamara Fye blends compassion and empathy with a track record of providing outstanding business, organizational, leadership, and interpersonal communication skills to create a positive atmosphere for our residents, family, and friends.”

Fye began her career in 1987 after earning her bachelor’s degree and becoming a physical therapist assistant. She later obtained her license in nursing home administration and worked as administrator on an interim basis at The Laurels of Massillon, a skilled nursing facility in Ohio. She then worked as a licensed nursing home administrator for Altercare of Ohio before joining the Providence Healthcare Management team. At Providence Healthcare Management, her roles included licensed

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20 Play in Holiday Pickleball Tournament

BY PATRICK SZABO

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Local pickleballers among five generations spent two days at Purcellville’s Carver Center earlier this month to vie for their chance to be crowned pickleball champion.

Twenty players ages 17 to 89 competed in the Holiday Pickleball Tournament on Jan. 7 and 9. At the end of gameplay on the second day, Laura Kirkpatrick was crowned the overall champion, with Gary Heskett taking home second and the team of Loudoun Valley High School senior Gavin Bond and Tony Broskey taking third.

Tournament Organizer Phil Baldwin said that although pickleball players come in all ages, the average age of players is 55 and up—an age group that benefits from the type of gameplay the sport offers.

Baldwin said pickleball isn’t just easy to learn, it’s also easy on the legs and back.

He said interest and participation in pickleball—which is played like tennis with a paddle and hard plastic ball on a badminton-sized court—has been pick-

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About two dozen pickleball players competed in the Holiday Pickleball Tournament at the Carver Center earlier this month.

ing up in recent years. Baldwin said it’s the fastest growing sport in the U.S., with participation increasing by 9.7 percent nationally in the last three years.

But the number of local pickleball venues doesn’t align with that growing inter-

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Dr. Miok has made caring for people through comprehensive chiropractic care a life-long study.

She graduated magna cum laude from the Palmer College of Chiropractic in Davenport, Iowa, and has since attended numerous trainings and seminars to build out her practice and create a holistic wellness clinic for her patients.

Dr. Miok also specializes in advanced chiropractic techniques such as the Gonstead principle and Chiropractic BioPhysics. She focuses on finding and treating the root cause of pain and discomfort, rather than just the symptoms. Her ability to analyze the body and provide relief from pain extends to other soft tissue treatment modalities such as Graston, massage therapy, and Functional Movement Pattern, which she uses in tandem with chiropractic care to offer the best possible treatment plan for individuals, couples and the entire family.

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A pickleball player serves the ball during the final hour of gameplay in the Holiday Pickleball Tournament at Purcellville’s Carver Center.

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Survey Finds the Top Fitness Trends for 2020 Each year for the past 14 years, the American College of Sports Medicine has conducted a survey of worldwide fitness trends. The information is designed to help those in the health and fitness industry to make decisions on how to grow their businesses. But is also provides insights that could help refine your fitness regimen this year.

Here are this year’s results: 1. WEARABLE TECHNOLOGY continues as the top fitness trend with fitness trackers, smart watches and heart rate monitors growing to a $95 billion industry.

2. HIGH-INTENSITY INTERVAL TRAINING typically involves short bursts of high-intensity bouts of exercise followed by a short period of rest. Despite warnings by some fitness professionals of potentially increased injury rates using HIIT, this form of exercise has been popular in gyms all over the world. It was the top trend in 2014 and 2018.

3. GROUP TRAINING involves group exercise instructors teaching, leading, and motivating individuals through in-person group movement classes. Programs range from cardio-based classes and indoor cycling to dance and step classes. This approach ranked second during the past two

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6. EXERCISE IS MEDICINE is a global health initiative that focuses on encouraging primary care physicians and other health-care providers to include physical activity assessment and associated treatment recommendations as part of every patient visit.

7. BODY WEIGHT TRAINING uses a combination of variable resistance body weight training and neuromotor movements to create an inexpensive and effective way to exercise 8. FITNESS PROGRAMS FOR OLDER ADULTS

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9. HEALTH/WELLNESS COACHING is a growing trend to integrate behavioral science into health promotion and lifestyle medicine programs. The health/wellness coach focuses on the client’s values, needs, vision, and short- and long-term goals using behavior change intervention strategies. Wellness coaching has remained in the top 20 trends since 2010.

10. EMPLOYING CERTIFIED FITNESS PROFESSIONALS highlights the growing trend

of seeking health fitness professionals who have completed educational and certification programs.

11. EXERCISE FOR WEIGHT LOSS provides a daily routine of caloric restriction adding the caloric expenditure of physical activity.

It has been a top 20 trend since the survey began in 2009.

12. FUNCTIONAL FITNESS TRAINING is a trend toward using strength training to improve balance, coordination, muscular strength, and endurance to improve activities of daily living typically for older adults.

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16. LIFESTYLE MEDICINE is the evidence-based practice of helping individuals and families adopt and sustain healthy behaviors that affect health and quality of life, such as eliminating tobacco use, improving diet, increasing physical activity, and moderating alcohol consumption. This is the first year that lifestyle medicine has ranked in the survey.

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Our Towns

County Terminates Lovettsville Community Center Contract

BY PATRICK SZABO pszabo@loudounnow.com

Work to build a Lovettsville Community Center will come to a halt this Friday as the county staff seeks another contractor to finish the job.

According to Loudoun Public Information Officer Glen Barbour, the county notified the Meridian Construction Co. on Dec. 30 that it would terminate its $10.8 million contract effective this Friday, Jan. 17 or upon the completion of phase one of the project, whichever comes first. Barbour said the county has already paid Meridian $752,686.30.

In an email to Lovettsville Town Manager Rob Ritter last week, County Administrator Tim Hemstreet indicated that’s happening because the county staff is not impressed with the pace at which Meridian crews have been performing the work—work that will demolish the existing community center and build a new one.

“Meridian has not progressed in accordance with the county’s expectations,” Hemstreet wrote.

Barbour said the county plans to rebid the project in about six or seven months and that county staff expects work to resume in late fall 2020.

Because the construction site will be unattended for a period of time, Mayor Nate Fontaine asked Ritter to coordinate with the county to ensure public safety is kept a priority.

Barbour said the county would stabilize the work area to protect it from unauthorized access.

“It is the county’s practice to ensure any areas that accessible to the public are safe,” he stated. “This site will be reviewed and any measures deemed necessary to protect the public will certainly be in place.”

Ritter said he also requested the county to send a staff member to the Jan. 23 Town Council meeting to provide updates on the long-awaited project, which began with the hiring of a design firm in 2013.

The completion of phase one will see the removal of

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Work on the Lovettsville Community Center will remain dormant for at least a few weeks beginning Jan. 17, at which point Loudoun County will terminate its $10.8 million contract with Meridian Constriction Co.

the baseball field and installation of a gravel parking lot, among other work.

Phase two will see a new construction firm build the new community center, which will feature a full-size gymnasium, five classrooms, a multipurpose room, a kitchen, administrative offices, meeting space and storage areas.

The existing 1,200-square-foot pool house will also be expanded by 600 square feet.

In all, the project will cost $13.73 million, according to the Department of Transportation & Capital Infrastructure’s Fiscal Year 2020 Second Quarter Capital Project Report. The department presented that report to the Board of Supervisors’ Finance/Government Operations and

Economic Development Committee Tuesday night.

Barbour said the rebidding process might result in a change in that total project cost.

Since construction began in July, there have been multiple delays.

While phase one was originally scheduled to wrap up Sept. 27, in October it was announced that a delay in obtaining VDOT and grading permits had pushed that date to Nov. 22.

In late November, it was again announced the project had been delayed two months.

The entire project was most recently scheduled to wrap up by winter 2022. That will be pushed at least to 2023. n

Middleburg Seeks to Modernize Town Charter

BY PATRICK SZABO pszabo@loudounnow.com

Bills introduced in this year’s Virginia General Assembly session would give Middleburg Town Administrator Danny Davis the title of town manager, leaving one last Loudoun town with a town administrator.

The identical Town Charter amendment bills filed by Del. Wendy W. Gooditis (D-10) and Sen. Jill Vogel (R-27) most noticeably seek to transfer the role

of the town’s chief executive officer from the mayor to the new town manager.

Davis, who was hired in November 2018, said that switch better represents the actual day-to-day operations the town operates under today. Decades ago, the mayor was responsible for running those operations, not the town administrator. In 2020, the opposite is true.

“The language in the documents need to catch up with how practice has evolved over time,” Davis said. “This makes it a little more clear.”

Davis said that if the bills pass, nothing other than his title would change within the town’s daily operations. “At the end of the day, for me the role is no different,” he said.

The bills also propose to require the Town Council to appoint a town manager and town attorney by changing the charter’s language from “the council may appoint” to “the council shall appoint.”

If the bills pass, the town manager will be responsible for appointing a town clerk, rather than the Town Council hav-

ing the option to do so.

On Jan. 3, Gooditis’ bill was referred to the House Committee on Counties, Cities and Towns. On Jan. 7, Vogel’s bill was referred to the Senate Committee on Local Government.

The only other Loudoun town with a town administrator form of government is Round Hill. Melissa Hynes has served in that role since October 2018.

The Towns of Leesburg, Lovettsville and Purcellville have town managers. Meanwhile, the mayors of Hamilton and Hillsboro act as their towns’ chief executive officers. n

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TOWN Notes LOVETTSVILLE Berserkle on the Squirkle a Success Lovettsville Mayor Nate Fontaine announced last week that the eighth annual Berserkle on the Squirkle 5K fun run was a success, with nearly 155 racers having participated.

This year’s overall race winner was 7-year-old Hailey Barton. Winners were also announced for best gallop, best slomo lap, most serious runner, best hat, best dog costume, best hair and best family costume.

Committee Seeks Community Gardeners The Lovettsville Infrastructure and Facilities Committee is seeking residents interested in resuming the community garden program at the Quarter Branch Park barn, following last year’s disbandment of the Lovettsville Garden Club.

The committee met earlier this week to determine a recommended path forward for the community garden plots at the barn. Those interested in helping out should send an email to Town Clerk Lisa Mullen at clerk@lovettsvilleva.gov or Councilman Chris Hornbaker at chornbaker@lovettsvilleva.gov or call the town at 540-822-5788.

MIDDLEBURG Council Honors Life of Longtime FedEx Driver The Middleburg Town Council last Thursday night voted unanimously to pass a resolution in memory of Sam Coleman, the town’s longtime FedEx delivery driver who was diagnosed with lymphoma last year and died Dec. 7.

Coleman had delivered for FedEx in the Middleburg area since 1994.

Upon learning that he was diagnosed with lymphoma, local Realtor Helen MacMahon set up Coleman a GoFundMe page in August to raise money to support Coleman and his family. Within the first four days, the fundraiser had solicited $40,000 in donations from about 250 people. It has since gathered more than $73,000 from

460 people.

Councilman Peter Leonard-Morgan said Coleman was one of the first people he and his wife met when they moved to town in 2013. “Your loss is very great but there is so much love for Sam,” he told Coleman’s family.

Mayor Bridge Littleton said Coleman’s “infectious smile” was “truly amazing.”

“Sam is somebody we all should aspire to be,” he said. “We will all deeply miss him.”

Council Thanks Christmas in Middleburg Volunteers The Middleburg Town Council last Thursday night adopted a resolution of appreciation thanking the volunteers, donors and sponsors that helped to put on the town’s 41st-annual Christmas in Middleburg event Dec. 7.

The resolution thanked Christmas in Middleburg Committee Chairman Jim Herbert, all committee members, volunteers, the Loudoun County Sheriff ’s Office, the Virginia State Police, the town staff and event vendors, sponsors and advertisers.

“This was probably one of the most perfect [Christmas in Middleburgs] we’ve had,” said Mayor Bridge Littleton.

Bringing in about 10,000 visitors each year, the celebration requires hundreds of volunteer man hours and financial support from the community to put on.

ROUND HILL Council Preps for Wednesday Meetings Beginning in April The Round Hill Town Council last week voted to approve its 2020 meeting calendar, which will see council meetings shift from Thursdays to Wednesdays beginning in April.

The final five Thursday Town Council meetings will be held Jan. 23, Feb. 6, Feb. 20, March 5 and March 19. The first Wednesday council meeting will be held April 1, as a work session. Mayor Scott Ramsey said the switch from Thursday to Wednesday is being made to better accommodate council members’ schedules.

He said that if future Town Councils find that they’re less able to attend Wednesday meetings, the council could switch it back.

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Mayor Stresses Need for More Residents During Town Expansion Talk

BY PATRICK SZABO

pszabo@loudounnow.com

A new group of Round Hill-area residents last week learned more details about a town initiative to expand, potentially growing its population by 50 percent.

About 20 residents from the 67-home Brentwood Springs neighborhood spent their Wednesday evening in the town office hearing from Mayor Scott Ramsey about an idea to initially bring 120 homes—including theirs, the 45-home Fallswood neighborhood and the eight homes along Mystic Lane—into the town’s corporate limits as early as next year. That short-term expansion would grow the town’s population to about 900 residents.

At a later date, the town might consider bringing another 1,300 properties into the town in phases.

Ramsey said the town is considering an expansion for several reasons, but primarily because it would increase the residential population and grow candidate pools for positions on the Town Council, Planning Commission and Board of Zoning Appeals.

Since 2002, there have not been more than three candidates on a Town Council ballot and 40 percent of council members have been elected via write-in votes.

Ramsey said the town’s 600 residents also can’t continue managing utility services for the 3,400 users outside the cor-

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which will see the council meet for a work session at 6 p.m. on Jan. 16 and 30. It will then hold a public hearing at 7:30 p.m. on March 5 and adopt the budget on March 19.

PURCELLVILLE Council Begins Discussing New Town Plan The Purcellville Town Council met last Thursday in the first of seven special meetings planned this month to discuss the town’s draft comprehensive plan, which the Planning Commission recommended for adoption Dec. 5. The council discussed the first 26 pages of the plan’s total 103.

The new town plan restricts growth in town by planning for no future annexa-

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Round Hill Scott Ramsey goes over a potential town expansion with residents from the Brentwood Springs neighborhood during a Jan. 8 community meeting.

porate limits.

“We’re out of shape right now,” he said about the 15-to-85-percent utility user imbalance. “It’s a people thing. … I spend most of my time helping out-of-town residents who can’t even vote for me—you don’t have a vote and that’s not fair.”

Although incoming property owners would be required to pay town real estate and property taxes on top of county taxes, their water and sewer rates would

tions and limiting development by changing the land use designations for multiple properties, one of which belongs to resident Patricia DiPalma-Kipfer.

DiPalma-Kipfer told the council last week she was upset the Planning Commission proposed to change the land use designation of her 3-acre property, which abuts the Catoctin Corner commercial center, from Mixed Use Commercial to Agricultural, noting that she has never indicated a desire to develop her property when commenting on the plan in the last four years. She requested a switch to either Commercial Medium Scale or Mixed-Use Medium Scale.

“Applying an [agricultural] land use to my property is a contrived and blatant attempt to create open space for the town without the town having to purchase my property at a fair market commercial value,” she said.

According to Town Attorney Sally Hankins, the Town Council has until

decrease by $3.48 and $5.22 per 1,000 gallons, respectively.

Incoming households would also switch from their individual HOA to the town’s trash contract. On average, given those tax additions, utility rate drops and trash contract transfers, they would save $100 each year, according to the town’s estimates.

When asked about dropping utility rates for 120 users all at once, Ramsey said the town’s utility system would take a hit, but it will be minimal and will be secured by the $6 million in Utility Fund reserves.

He added that the town also would rebalance rates in the next few years.

Ramsey said that, while bringing in more residents would provide the town with more revenue to pay for projects like sidewalk improvements and town park additions, the town doesn’t need more revenue. He noted that town finances are healthy, with a combined $8 million in reserves across the General and Utility funds.

The idea of bringing Fallswood, Brentwood Springs and Mystic Lane into the town limits is part of a larger plan that could see the town bring all 1,400 homes in the Joint Land Management Area—an area around the town where the county allows the town to provide utility service— into the town limits in the coming years.

That would be done in phases and, by the time it’s complete, would increase the

town’s household size to close to 1,900 and its population to about 5,000.

“Our vision is that we’re all going to be one community,” Ramsey said.

If that happened, the town would be required to maintain its own roads. VDOT maintains the roads of Virginia towns with fewer than 3,500 residents.

“I think we can manage the road maintenance if we had to,” Ramsey said. “It doesn’t scare me.”

Ramsey stressed that the town isn’t looking to expand to encourage more development, since nearly all the planned homes in the town and JLMA are already built.

“The town’s pretty much built out,” he said. “Most of the people who are going to live in Round Hill are already here.”

Ramsey said the town plans to move “very slowly” with the expansion process and, if it and area residents make a decision by summer, the town would then request the county consider allowing the expansion. Once it’s agreed to, the town and county would petition the Circuit Court to approve the adjustment.

“We’re really going to be talking through this for a while,” Ramsey said. “If this becomes controversial, it’s not going to happen.”

Ramsey will hold a third meeting on the expansion sometime in February for area residents who missed the first two sessions. n

March 5 to take final action on the plan.

The council was expected to discuss the plan three times this week, at its Jan. 14 regular meeting and at its Jan. 15 and 16 special meetings. Next week, there will be two special meetings, on Jan. 22 and 23.

The week after, the final two special meetings will be held Jan. 27 and 30. All meetings will be held at 7 p.m. in the Town Hall.

For more information on the town plan, go to planpurcellville.com.

menting the system include increased efficiency and productivity and improved officer safety and summons accuracy. It will take officers less time to write tickets and will reduce costs associated with officers and the court processing hand-written tickets. According to the town staff, about 60 percent of law enforcement agencies have adopted some form of eCitation system.

“The less time our officers spend on writing reports and summonses, the more time they have to actively patrol and interact with our community members, which is what both the public and our officers prefer,” stated Chief Cynthia McAlister.

The remaining grant funds will be used to purchase four new mobile data terminals—the notebook computers used in officer patrol vehicles. Once installed, all Purcellville Police Department officers will have an assigned mobile data terminal.

Police Dept. Awarded $24K for Computers, eCitation System The Purcellville Police Department recently was awarded a $23,801 U.S. Department of Justice Byrne Justice Assistance Grant to purchase four mobile data terminals and an eCitation system.

According to a town statement, the department will use the grant to buy the hardware and software required to install the eCitation program. Benefits of imple-

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Pay hikes continued from page 1 ernment staff classification and compensation system. The impacts of the program will begin with changes that are scheduled to take place in March. The pay hikes cost $11 million in the Fiscal Year 2020 budget.

However, those changes will be in place for the entire year in FY21, providing a $24 million increase to the base budget.

That hit, plus the $49.3 million increase in annual debt service payments, leaves little left over to address service demands gen-

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At the equalized tax rate that had been targeted by the previous board, projections are that an additional $29 million would be available for the county government side of the budget. With the classification and compensation bubble, that leaves only $7 million to pay for other initiatives already approved by the previous board—such as leasing new office space and upgrading the public safety radio system—creating 34 new staff positions needed to open newly-built facilities, as well as expanding services to accommodate growth at the rate of nearly 1,000 new residents per month.

Some of those needs would go unfunded,

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Hemstreet told supervisors last week.

At the current tax rate now advocated

by Hemstreet and his budget staff, the $37 million revenue boost would cover those expenses and allow many departments to achieve their top priority service expansions.

Holding the current tax rate also would provide $71.8 million in additional school funding. However, the school budget proposed by Superintendent Eric Williams last week requires a $94.2 million increase in local funding—a $22.4 million shortfall.

Williams’ budget increase also is driven by proposed pay hikes—a $64.1 million package that is led by a $38 million effort

School budget

programs. It also retains funding to provide transportation to Loudoun students who attend Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology in Fairfax County, a service the previous School

Board eyed cutting.

Overall, the proposed budget increases the division’s per-student cost by $972, to $16,213.

In his Jan. 9 presentation, Williams

said he was enthusiastic about the proposed budget. “Students only get one shot at K through 12 education, so it is important that we get it right,” he said.

The information was presented to the School Board only three days after members took the oath of office to begin their four-year term. Up to six work sessions are planned over the next several weeks to provide detailed briefings on a spending plan, with final adoption scheduled for Feb. 4. The first work session was held Tuesday afternoon.

The Board of Supervisors last directed County Administrator Tim Hemstreet to base his budget recommendations on the revenue that would be generated by holding the current real estate tax rate level.

Under that condition, the school division’s budget talks begin with an anticipated $22.4 million funding gap. The $1.045 real estate tax rate is expected to result in an allocation of $71.8 million for schools.

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ment camps,” Randall said. “They do not exist. We remember history where history should be remembered—museums, classrooms. But a statue is a glorification of something, and the idea that you take it down thus you forget it—I do not think anyone is going to forget slavery or the Confederacy because statues come down.”

She also dismissed the arguments of adding context to history with the statue.

“I would ask you, if there was a statue of Anne Frank, would you add a statue of Nazi soldier next to her? Because that’s context,” Randall said. “Where does that stop? How does that look? At some point there has to be a right and a wrong.”

Saines also argued against the statue.

“If the Confederacy was trying to do

what they did back then, they would be called traitors,” Saines said. “No other country that I can think of has monuments to their traitors that are trying to overthrow their government, but we do here in the United States.”

Supervisor Matthew F. Letourneau (R-Dulles) saw the debate as a question of local authority—always a source of debate between localities and the state, in Virginia where localities only have those powers specifically given them by the General Assembly. He said Loudoun has had a “healthy dialogue” around the statue, and Loudoun should be able to decide what happens on its own land.

“I just cannot rationalize why Loudoun County should not get to decide what is on the Loudoun County courthouse

grounds,” Letourneau said. “It’s not the state’s property, it’s the county’s property, and I don’t like the fact that the state has come in and taken that authority away from the county.”

Supervisors voted to direct their lobbyists to support a bill giving localities that authority 7-2, with Kershner and Buffington opposed.

One such bill, Hampton Sen. Mamie E. Locke (D-2)’s Senate Bill 183, has been introduced and sent to the Committee on Local Government, of which local senators Barbara A. Favola (D-31) and John J. Bell (D-87) are members. The bill would allow localities to remove, relocate, or alter monuments or memorials for war veterans in the locality’s public spaces. n

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Williams proposes a $6 million investment in efforts to address equity concerns.

He plans to create a supervisor of equity position to report to the recently-created director of equity, and to create a team featuring the supervisor and three instructional facilitators to focus on equity and culturally responsive instruction.

Two teachers would be hired to expand programs aimed at bringing more diversity to gifted education programs. Five new positions would be charged with reducing discipline disproportionality and decreasing use of hateful speech and racial slurs.

Williams also proposes to expand the universal free breakfast program from four schools to 13 schools, as well as to decrease lunch prices by 10 cents across the board.

The budget would eliminate application fees for the Academies of Loudoun

War monuments continued from page 3 “As an African-American woman, and being brought up here in this area, and understanding how monuments portray something that lets people know who’s in charge, and who’s not in charge … I think those monuments, what we’re talking about, displays to a certain group of people who were in charge, you should still be in charge,” Glass said.

And Randall said the argument that taking down Confederate statues erases history “is maybe the weakest argument that I can imagine.”

“Show me the statue that glorifies holding Japanese Americans in intern-

to continue restructuring the teacher pay scale, and is offset by $11.2 million in projected vacancy savings.

The School Board will hold its first of five planned budget work sessions Tuesday night and has not yet discussed Williams’ pay plan. Increasing the tax rate to cover the entire proposed school budget—to a rate close to $1.07, if all the additional revenue jump was allocated to schools— would cost taxpayers another $126.

Using those figures, instead of holding tax bills level with an equalized tax rate, the potential exists for bills to increase by $252 for the average homeowner. n

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Superintendent Eric Williams presents his recommended $1.395 billion FY 2021 budget during a Jan. 9 School Board meeting.

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LoCo Living Karlah Louis: New Directions and a Fond Farewell Community Theater Luminary Says Goodbye with Harmony’s “The Music Man”

BY JAN MERCKER

Karlah Louis shook up Loudoun’s community theater scene when she opened Main Street Theater in 2013. She shook it up again last summer when she announced she was closing the theater company following the death of her husband, Arthur, leaving local arts lovers wondering what’s next for Louis and the performing arts in western Loudoun.

Louis is returning to her roots as a professional actor but not before putting on one last show. She directs her 10th and final musical at Harmony Middle School with a gangbusters production of “The Music Man” later this month.

For Louis, losing her husband and collaborator after a long illness meant it was time to shift gears and return to stage and screen. She’s preparing for spring auditions for DC-area television and stage work while wrapping up rehearsals for her final school show.

“When you are blessed with talent, it’s your obligation to share it and teach it and spread it. A chunk of my life has come to an end, and I could have just closed the door on it. I closed the door and kicked open the next one,” Louis said. “I didn’t decide it on my own: my husband, my friends, my parents my family, my old bosses—every one of them. It was like a tide came at me, and they all said, ‘Go back on stage because that’s where you do the most good.’”

Louis was an award-winning actor for more than two decades before turning her attention to community theater.

Main Street quickly became known for ambitious, high-quality shows at Purcellville’s Franklin Park Arts Center, attracting regional talent and launching blos-

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Karlah Louis is putting on one last show at Harmony Middle School, “The Music Man.”

soming professional careers for several young performers. Arthur Louis was an important force behind the scenes and a constant presence at performances at the Franklin Park ticket counter even in the final months of his illness. But as Arthur reached the end of his life, Louis said, the couple realized that moving forward with the company was too much for one person.

“Main Street was mine and Arthur’s,” Louis said. “It was what we were going to do in our retirement. It was going to be what we built. ... I just don’t want it to be the rest of my life, as lovely as it was.”

In addition to spending nearly every weekday afternoon this fall with gaggles of middle school drama kids, Louis has been prepping for her return to the professional stage, and that meant starting by losing 50 pounds.

“I knew I needed to get back into fighting shape in order to step into the entertainment industry on television,” Louis said. “I didn’t want to be sold by agents as the old, fat funny woman. … I’m putting myself back to how Washington remembered me. … I played a lot of older leading ladies. I’m fighting for that.”

But Louis, who has been giving stu-

dents at Harmony Middle School a taste of professional theater sensibilities for 10 years while running the school’s drama program, had one last commitment to the community before closing up shop and decided to go out with a bang in the form of a celebrated classic. “The Music Man” was the right show for her last local pro-

duction on several levels, she said.

“There’s a foundation that musical theater is. If you’re a junior high school student and somebody looks at you and says, ‘Let’s do ‘Frozen,’ there’s nothing wrong with that. ... But if you take a classic musical, you learn what the structure of a musical is and that songs were written for a purpose and that characters were written in that all supported a storyline. There’s a structure to the old musicals that the better ones nowadays follow, but a lot of them don’t.”

“The Music Man” stars sister and brother team Eliza and Hudson Prymak, who were featured in Main Street’s production of “South Pacific” last year and have gone on to snag professional roles at Olney Theatre. Grayson Carnall, another familiar face in local community theater, plays Harold Hill. For many young actors, Main Street served as a kind of incubator, with Louis using her experience and connections to help guide young performers into professional roles, including Loudoun-based teen actor Serena Parrish who starred in an off-Broadway play last summer and got her start in Harmony and LOUIS continues on page 30

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Lucketts Bluegrass: Country Gentlemen Tribute Band

ice carving competition with world-renowned sculptors. Event also includes ice skating, photo ops with Slapshot from the Washington Capitals, igloo lounges and interactive ice games.

Saturday, Jan. 18, 7 p.m.

Lucketts Community Center, 42361 Lucketts Road, Lucketts Details: luckettsbluegrass.org This tribute to the legendary Country Gentlemen is full of heart, soul and authenticity. Tickets are $17 at the door, $5 for youth 3 to 17.

Dr. Martin Luther King March and Celebration Monday, Jan. 20, 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m.

Loudoun County Courthouse, 18 E. Market St., Leesburg Details: facebook.com/mlkmarchleesburg Loudoun’s annual MLK march begins with a prayer at 10:15 a.m. at the Loudoun County Courthouse and ends at Douglass School on Market Street. The celebration includes refreshments, entertainment and uplifting words from local leaders and guests.

History on Tap: Leesburg Off the Record

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The Gay Men’s Chorus of Washington

Courtesy of Rock Ridge Performing Arts

Thursday, Jan. 23, 6:30-8 p.m.

Dog Money Restaurant, 50 Catoctin Circle NE, Leesburg Details: library.loudoun.gov Join historians from the Mosby Heritage Area Association, Loudoun Museum and Thomas Balch Library as they cover three centuries of remarkable and unusual history. Event is presented by Loudoun Public Library.

ON STAGE

Village at Leesburg Winter Ice Festival

Virginia All-State Musical: ‘Rent’

Saturday, Jan. 18, 1-5 p.m.

Village At Leesburg, 1602 Village Market Blvd., Leesburg Details: villageatleesburg.com The annual ice festival features VAL’s popular

Friday, Jan. 17, 7 p.m. and Saturday, Jan. 18, 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.

Rock Ridge High School Details: rockridgeperformingarts.org Talented students from around the

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commonwealth come to Loudoun for the first time to tell the gripping story of love, revolution and family in the school edition of the Pulitzer Prize-winning musical “Rent.” The show follows a year in the life of impoverished young artists and musicians struggling to survive and create on New York’s Lower East Side. Tickets are $12 to $18 in advance or at the door.

StageCoach Bandits Improv Friday, Jan. 17, 7 p.m., doors open; 7:30 p.m., show begins StageCoach Theatre Company, 20937 Ashburn Road, Suites 115 and 120, Ashburn Details: stagecoachtc.com It’s a fun Friday night of improv with the StageCoach Bandits. Tickets are $12 in advance, $15 at the door.

Sunday, Jan. 19, 2 p.m.

Emmanuel Church, 105 E. Washington St., Middleburg Details: emmanuelmiddleburg.org The Gay Men’s Chorus returns to Emmanuel Church for the third year with a concert featuring pop and show tunes. Suggested donation is $20.

Reservations are recommended but not required.

‘The Last Days of Martin Luther King Jr.’ Sunday, Jan. 19, 3 p.m.

Franklin Park Arts Center, 36441 Blueridge View Lane, Purcellville Details: franklinparkartscenter.org Alan Bomar Jones and Bryant Bentley bring to life a powerful play that imagines an enterprising black television reporter who is granted a rare sit-down interview with the civil rights leader on the day King is scheduled to make an appearance in Memphis. Tickets are $20 to $25 in advance.

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NIGHTLIFE Live Music: Elliot Bernard Duo Friday, Jan. 17, 7 p.m.

Trinity House Café, 101 E. Market St., Leesburg Details: trinityhousecafe.com Unwind downtown with jazz from the Elliot Bernard duo (piano and bass).

Live Music: Beatlemania Now Friday, Jan. 17, 7 p.m.

Tally Ho Theater, 19 W. Market St., Leesburg Details: tallyhotheater.com This multimedia musical stage show is the ultimate celebration of the band that shaped a generation. Tickets are $20 in advance, $25 day of show.

‘Lovable Monsters’ Comedy Show Friday, Jan. 17, 8 p.m.

Crooked Run Brewing, 22455 Davis Drive, Sterling Details: crookedrunbrewing.com Self-proclaimed dating experts Ryan Foster and Peggy O’Leary host the “Lovable Monsters” podcast about all things dating, relationships, drugs and more. Tickets are $14 in advance, $20 at the door.

Bear Chase Onesie Party Saturday, Jan. 18, 5-10 p.m.

Bear Chase Brewing Company, 18294 Blue Ridge Mountain Road, Bluemont

Details: bearchasebrew.com Put away the ugly sweaters. It’s time to channel your inner spirit animal and get cozy with friends.

Country-Western Dance Saturday, Jan. 18, 6-9:30 p.m.

Galilee United Methodist Church, 45425 Winding Road, Sterling Details: nvcwda.org The Northern Virginia Country-Western Dance Association hosts an open dance with lessons from 6 to 7 p.m. followed by dancing. The event is open to couples and singles. Admission is $10 for NVCWDA members, $12 for non-members and $5 for youth accompanied by an adult.

Live Music: Mindy Miller Saturday, Jan. 18, 7 p.m.

Social House Kitchen and Tap, 42841 Creek View Plaza, Ashburn Details: socialhouseashburn. com Equal parts country and rock, Miller is known for her grassroots style and lilting but powerful voice. No cover.

Live Music: Sun Dogs Rush Tribute Saturday, Jan. 18, 7 p.m.

Tally Ho Theater, 19 W. Market St., Leesburg Details: tallyhotheater.com This Northern Virginia-based trio recreates the energy and complexity of a Rush show with Mark Schenker of Kix on vocals. Tickets are $15 in advance.

Live Music: Larry Keel Experience Saturday, Jan. 18, 8 p.m.

B Chord Brewing, 34266 Williams Gap Road, Round Hill Details: bchordbrewing.com Described by critics as the most powerful and innovative flatpicking guitarist performing today, Larry Keel has absorbed lessons from his bluegrass upbringing steeped in the mountain music culture of Southwest Virginia. Tickets are $15 in advance, $20 at the door.

Live Music: Rick Reaves Jazz Combo Saturday, Jan. 18, 7-10 p.m.

Dragon Hops Brewing, 130 E. Main St., Purcellville Details: dragonhopsbrewing.com It’s a great night of swing tunes with the Rick Reaves Jazz Combo. No cover.

Live Music: Chris Timbers and Friends Courtesy of Mindy Miller

Saturday, Jan. 18, 8 p.m.

Monk’s BBQ, 251 N. 21st St., Purcellville Details: monksq.com Loudoun native Chris Timbers draws inspiration from soul, contemporary jazz, blues, rock and country. No cover.

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LIBATIONS Old Ox Chilly Days Chili Fundraiser Saturday, Jan. 18, noon-4 p.m.

Old Ox Brewery, 44652 Guilford Drive, Ashburn Details: oldoxbrewery.com The sixth annual Chill Days fundraiser supports Ashburn Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department.

Enjoy unlimited chili tastings provided by top Ashburn restaurants for a donation. All proceeds benefit the department. Bring the kids to see the fire truck.

ChefScape First Anniversary Party Saturday, Jan. 18, 11 a.m.-midnight ChefScape, 1602 Village Market Blvd. # 115, Leesburg Details: chefscapekitchen.com Celebrate ChefScape’s birthday with food, beer, wine and cocktails for sale, a photo booth, live music from 4 to 7 p.m. and a D.J. from 8 p.m. to midnight.

Wine Class: Understanding Terroir Sunday, Jan. 19, 1-3 p.m.

Doukenie Winery, 14727 Mountain Road, Purcellville Details: doukeniewinery.com Winemaker James Phillips conducts his first wine education class in a classroom setting with handouts and wine tastings. He’ll explain the concept of terroir and the role that a sense of place plays in creating a wine. Tickets are $50 in advance.

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Rock Ridge Raises Curtain on First All-State Production Across the county, many high school thespians are gearing up for their 2020 performances. This weekend at Rock Ridge High School in Ashburn, something special is playing out on stage.

For the first time ever, high school students from all over Virginia are coming together on stage and behind the scenes to perform “Rent School Edition.”

The unprecedented effort—guided by the creative team at Rock Ridge Performing Arts—started at the Virginia Thespian Festival last January, when students first auditioned to be a part of the first ever allstate musical.

Over the summer, students spent a week in Ashburn rehearsing for the production. They gathered again in December and January over two weekends to build the set, hold additional rehearsals, and prepare for the opening.

That work hits the stage with a performance Friday at 7 p.m. and two more on Saturday, at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. The team will regroup Jan. 24 for a final show during the Virginia Thespian Festival at Shenandoah University.

The Pulitzer Prize-winning musical

by Jonathan Larson tells the tale of eight friends who experience life at a difficult and challenging time. “Rent School Edition” follows a year in the life of a group of impoverished young artists and musicians struggling to survive and create in New York’s Lower East Side, under the shadow of HIV/AIDS. The physical and emotion-

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al complications of the disease pervade the lives of Roger, Mimi, Tom and Angel.

Maureen deals with her chronic infidelity through performance art; her partner, Joanne, wonders if their relationship is worth the trouble. Benny has sold out his bohemian ideals in exchange for a hefty income and is on the outs with his former friends. Mark, an aspiring filmmaker, feels like an outsider to life in general.

How these young people negotiate their dreams, loves, and conflicts provide the narrative thread to this groundbreaking musical.

The production involves nearly 50 students from Tuscarora, Riverside and Rock Ridge high schools in Loudoun, as well as First Colonial, Grafton, Hickory, James Madison, Lee Davis, and New Kent high schools around the state. Students from the Governor’s School of the Arts also are participating.

Tickets are $12-$18. Rock Ridge High School is located at 3460 Loudoun Reserve Dr. in Ashburn.

For tickets and more information go to rockridgeperformingarts.org/tickets. html. n

BETTER OFF DEAD 01/25/20 DOORS: 7:00PM

the elo show 01/31/20 DOORS: 7:00PM

cowboy mouth 02/01/20 DOORS: 7:00PM

CRIS JACOBS 02/07/20 DOORS: 7:00PM

JOURNEY TRIBUTE: TRIAL BY FIRE 02/08/20 DOORS: 7:00PM

THE WAILERS

BEST BETS

02/13/20 DOORS: 7:00PM

TWO NIGHTS OF EAGLEMANIA: THE WORLD’S GREATEST EAGLES TRIBUTE BAND 02/14 & 02/15/20 DOORS: 7:00PM

UFO 50TH ANNIVERSARY FAREWELL TOUR 02/21/20 DOORS: 7:00PM

Sun Dogs A Tribute to Rush Saturday, Jan. 18, 7 p.m.

Tally Ho Theater tallyhotheater.com

Country Gentlemen Tribute Band

Loudoun Chorale Lift Every Voice Choir Festival

Saturday, Jan. 18, 7 p.m.

Lucketts Community Center luckettsbluegrass.org

Sunday, Jan. 19, 4 p.m.

Leesburg Community Church loudounchorale.org

Soul Asylum with local H - dead letter tour 02/22/20 DOORS: 7:00PM

uncle kracker 02/28/20 DOORS: 7:00PM

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Louis continued from page 26 Main Street shows.

Louis says she and co-director Ann Stewart analyze rising talent every year when planning the following year’s show and decided they had a group with the chops for “The Music Man” including plenty of boys to fill male roles. But there was also a more personal reason for the choice: the show, which includes a beloved barbershop quartet, is also a tribute to Arthur, a retired government contractor with a passion for barbershop a cappella.

“This show is for him,” she said. “It was his favorite.”

Stewart met Louis in 2010, when Stewart was looking to build a theater program at the recently opened Harmony Middle School and both women had daughters involved in the performing arts. Louis was brought on to direct a 2011 production of “Fiddler on the Roof ” and wowed other volunteers with her skill in everything from sets to costumes to blocking the show.

“It soon became apparent that we had genius with us,” Stewart said.

After launching Main Street, Louis was

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Karlah Louis directs a rehearsal of “The Music Man” at Harmony Middle School.

hired to continue running the Harmony drama program with support from Stewart and staff liaison Nancy Stevens and directed 10 winter musicals at the school.

Stewart is hoping middle school performers from all of the shows Louis directed will attend the Friday, Jan. 24 opening night of “The Music Man” for an alumni reunion.

“Whatever Karlah does, it’ll be magnificent,” Stewart said. “She’s a tour de force.”

Louis says she plans to stay in Loudoun for now. Her younger daughter Sarah is a junior at Woodgrove High School, and older daughter Rachel will graduate from Shenandoah University’s drama department this spring. For Louis, moving back into life as a professional actor will be just a little easier with another actor in the family: Rachel has been helping her mom update her résumé with a new digital audition reel and website.

“I have this lovely college graduate who’s kind of shoving me out of the nest,” Louis said. “I think we’ll help one another.”

Louis will also be performing in a farewell Valentine’s cabaret put on by Stewart and a group of Main Street alumni next month.

“It’s a little scary,” Louis said “It’s one of the first times in my life that I’m stepping forward and trusting that I’m really good at what I do. That’s a hard thing to say and stay humble and stay grounded, knowing that you’re saying it about the most difficult profession in the world. I don’t forget that.”

Harmony Middle School’s production of “The Music Man Jr.” takes place Friday, Jan. 24 at 7 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 25 at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. and Sunday, Jan. 26 at 2 p.m., with Harmony alumni encouraged to attend the Friday show. Tickets are $8 and are available at showtix4u.com.

The “A Valentine 4U” cabaret performed by Main Street Theater alumni and featuring Karlah Louis is Friday, Feb. 14 and Saturday, Feb. 15 at 7 p.m. at the Trillium Gathering Building in Purcellville. Tickets must be purchased in advance from Ann Stewart. For more information, go to facebook.com/mainstreettheaterproductionsinc. n

Legal Notices TOWN OF LEESBURG BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing will be held by the Town of Leesburg Board of Zoning Appeals on Tuesday, January 21, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers, second floor in the Leesburg Town Hall, 25 W. Market Street, Leesburg, VA 20176, to hear the following item: BZA Case number TLZV-2019-0003 – R. Gene Brooks, Appellant, contests a Zoning Determination that denied a second vehicle access from a public street for the residence located at 602 Valley View Avenue, S.W., Leesburg, Virginia 20175. The property that is the subject of this appeal is further identified as Loudoun County Parcel Identification Number (PIN#) 232-46-0589.

Full and complete copies of the above-referenced application and related documents may be examined in the Leesburg Department of Planning and Zoning in the Leesburg Town Hall, 25 W. Market Street, 2nd floor, during regular business hours 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, or by calling (703) 771-2765 and asking for Michael Watkins, Zoning Administrator or Debi Parry, the Secretary to the Board of Zoning Appeals.

At this hearing, all persons desiring to express their views regarding this matter will be heard. Persons requiring special accommodations should contact the Secretary to the Board three days in advance of the meeting date at (703) 771-2765. For TTY/TDD service, use the Virginia Relay Center by dialing 711.

01/09 & 01/16/20

TOWN OF LOVETTSVILLE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING PROPOSED FRANCHISE AGREEMENT WITH COMCAST OF CALIFORNIA/MARYLAND/PENNSYLVANIA/VIRGINIA/WEST VIRGINIA, LLC A PUBLIC HEARING on a proposed 15-year franchise agreement for operation of a cable system by Comcast of California/Maryland/Pennsylvania/Virginia/West Virginia, LLC, (“Comcast”) will be held Thursday, January 23, 2020, at 7:30pm, at the Lovettsville Town Hall, 6 East Pennsylvania Avenue, Lovettsville, VA, at which time all interested citizens will be heard. Copies of the text of the proposed agreement may be examined at the Town Hall between 8:30am and 4:30pm, Monday through Friday (holidays excepted) or on the Town’s website at www.lovettsville.gov.

In the event of cancellation due to hazardous conditions within the meaning of Va. Code section 15.21416, the public hearing will be continued to the next regularly scheduled meeting of the Town Council.

01/09 & 01/16/20

TOWN OF LEESBURG NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER ACQUISITION BY CONDEMNATION AND TO AUTHORIZE PAYMENT OF JUST COMPENSATION FOR REAL PROPERTY LOCATED IN THE TOWN OF LEESBURG, LOUDOUN COUNTY, VIRGINIA, FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONSTRUCTION OF THE EDWARDS FERRY ROAD SIDEWALK AND BUS SHELTER PROJECT PERMANENT SIDEWALK, BUS SHELTER, AND TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION AND GRADING EASEMENTS ON AND ACROSS REAL PROPERTY, PIN 188-38-8443-000, TAX MAP # /48/T/2////OA/ AND PIN 188-38-2607-000 TAX MAP # N/A -CONDOMINIUM COMMON ELEMENT The LEESBURG TOWN COUNCIL will hold a public hearing on TUESDAY, JANUARY 28, 2020, at 7:00 p.m., in the Council Chambers at Town Hall, 25 West Market Street, Leesburg, Virginia, 20176, to consider the following Resolution: A Resolution to authorize acquisition by condemnation of permanent and temporary easements on and across real property for the public purpose of construction of the Edwards Ferry Road Sidewalk and Bus Shelter Project; to enter upon the area encompassed by the permanent and temporary easements; to begin and continue construction before the conclusion of condemnation proceedings pursuant to Virginia Code Sections 15.2-1901 through 15.2-1904 and Chapter 3 of Title 25.1 (Sections 25.1-300 et seq.); and to further authorize payment of just compensation to the following property owners: Permanent sidewalk, bus shelter, and temporary construction and grading easements on and across real property, PIN 188-38-8443-000, tax map # /48/T/2////OA/.

Permanent bus shelter, and temporary construction and grading easements on and across real property, PIN 188-38-2607-000 , tax map # n/a - condominium common element.

A copy of the proposed Resolution and additional information is available from the Town Clerk, Leesburg Town Hall, 25 West Market Street, Leesburg, Virginia, 20176 during normal business hours (Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.), or by contacting Eileen Boeing, Clerk of Council at 703-731-2733.

At this hearing, all persons desiring to express their views concerning these matters will be heard.

Persons requiring special accommodations should contact the Clerk of Council at 703-771-2733, three days in advance of the meeting. For TTY/TDD service, use the Virginia Relay Center by dialing 711.

1/16 & 1/23/20

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Legal Notices PUBLIC HEARING The LOUDOUN COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION will hold a public hearing in the Board of Supervisors’ Meeting Room on the first floor of the County Government Center, 1 Harrison Street, S.E., Leesburg, Virginia, on Tuesday, January 28, 2020, at 6:00 p.m. to consider the following:

ZMOD-2018-0042 THE SHOPS AT MOOREFIELD (Zoning Modification)

Atapco Moorefield Retail LLC., of Baltimore, Maryland, has submitted an application for the following Zoning Ordinance modification(s): ZONING ORDINANCE SECTION

PROPOSED MODIFICATION

§4-1110(B), PD-TRC Planned Development–Transit Related Center, Land Use Arrangement and Use Limitations.

Eliminate the requirement for the proposed 10,000 square foot commercial building to be adjoining or located in close proximity to other commercial uses, ensure a compact development pattern, and a continuous urban streetscape.

The subject property is proposed for development pursuant to ZMAP-2018-0013 and ZCPA-2018-0014, The Shops at Moorefield, in the PD-TRC (Planned Development – Transit Related Center) zoning district under the Revised 1993 Zoning Ordinance. The subject property is approximately 15.97 acres in size and is located on the east side of Mooreview Parkway (Route 2298), the west side of Loudoun County Parkway (Route 607), and the north side of Ryan Road (Route 893) in the Dulles Election District. The subject property is more particularly described as follows: PIN

PROPERTY ADDRESS

121-27-4809 (right-of-way to be abandoned)

N/A

121-38-0179

22540, 22556, 22566, 22586, 22596, 22620 & 22621 Amendola Terrace 43310 Bissell Terrace 43315 Crandall Square, Ashburn, Virginia

121-38-3405

43335 Van Geison Terrace, Ashburn, Virginia

121-38-3122

43340 Van Geison Terrace, Ashburn, Virginia

The area is governed by the policies of the Loudoun County 2019 General Plan (Urban Policy Area (Urban Mixed Use Place Type)), which designate this area for dense urban Residential development with a mix of Commercial uses at a recommended Floor Area Ratio (FAR) of 1.5.

SIDP-2019-0006 ASHBROOK CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP CHURCH (Sign Development Plan)

Christian Fellowship Church, of Ashburn, Virginia, has submitted an application for a Sign Development Plan to request alternative sign regulations for permitted signs in order to modify requirements for: 1) Total Aggregate Area; 2) Maximum Number of Signs; 3) Maximum Area of Any One Sign; 4) Maximum Area of Background Structure; 5) Maximum Height of Background Structure; 6) Illumination Permitted; 7) Minimum setback from right-of-way (ROW); and 8) Maximum Height from Table 5-1204(D), Sign Requirements Matrix. The subject property is being developed pursuant to ZMAP-1994-0012, Ashbrook, in the PD–IP (Planned Development–Industrial Park) zoning district under the Revised 1993 Zoning Ordinance. This application is subject to the Revised 1993 Zoning Ordinance, and pursuant to Section 5-1202(E) alternative sign regulations for permitted signs may be requested with the submission of a Sign Development Plan. The subject property is located within the AI (Airport Impact) Overlay District, outside of but within one (1) mile of the Ldn 60 aircraft noise contours. The subject property is approximately 12.77 acres in size and is located on the north side of Russell Branch Parkway (Route 1061), west of Loudoun County Parkway (Route 607), and on the southeast side of Atwater Drive (Route 3001) at 44505 Atwater Drive, Ashburn, Virginia, in the Broad Run Election District. The subject property is more particularly described as PIN: 057-27-9240. The area is governed by the policies of the Loudoun County 2019 General Plan (Suburban Policy Area (Suburban Mixed Use Place Type)), which designate this area for a mix of Residential, Commercial, Entertainment, Cultural and Recreational amenities, and Office uses at a recommended Floor Area Ratio (FAR) up to 1.0. Additional density (up to 1.5 FAR) may be achieved through the provision of additional project elements.

ZRTD-2019-0001, SPMI-2019-0007, SPMI-2019-0008, ZMOD-2019-0011 & SIDP-2019-0003 LOUDOUN SQUARE STORAGE

under the 1972 Zoning Ordinance to the PD-IP zoning district under the Revised 1993 Zoning Ordinance in order to permit all principal and accessory uses permitted in the PD-IP zoning district under the Revised 1993 Zoning Ordinance, at maximum Floor Area Ratio (FAR) of 0.60 (up to 1.0 by Special Exception); 2) a Minor Special Exception to develop a storage, mini-warehouse use pursuant to Section 4-504(LL) in the PD-IP zoning district; 3) an application for a Sign Development Plan to request alternative sign regulations for permitted signs in order to modify: a) Total Aggregate Sign Area; b) Maximum Number of Signs; c) Maximum area of any one sign; and d) Minimum setback from right-of-way (ROW) from Table 5-1204(D), Sign Requirements Matrix .

The subject property is located within the Route 28 Taxing District and within the AI (Airport Impact) Overly District, outside of but within one (1) mile of the Ldn 60 aircraft noise contours. The Applicant also requests the following Zoning Ordinance Modification(s): ZONING ORDINANCE SECTION

PROPOSED MODIFICATION

§ 5-1403(B), Landscaping, Buffer Yards, Screening, and Landscape Plans, Road Corridor Buffers and Setbacks, Road Corridor Buffer and Setbacks Matrix, Table 5-1403(B).

Reduce the required setback from Harry Byrd Highway (Route 7) for buildings from 200 feet to 148 feet.

§ 5-1403(B), Landscaping, Buffer Yards, Screening, and Landscape Plans, Road Corridor Buffers and Setbacks, Road Corridor Buffer and Setbacks Matrix Table 5-1403(B).

Reduce the required setback from Harry Byrd Highway (Route 7) for parking from 125 feet to 116 feet.

§ 5-1403(E), Landscaping, Buffer Yards, Screening, and Landscape Plans, Road Corridor Buffers and Setbacks, Specific Requirements for Gateway Corridor Buffer.

Permit the required Gateway Road Corridor Buffer plantings along Harry Byrd Highway (Route 7) to be substituted with existing vegetation, which includes a previously approved Tree Conservation Area.

§ 5-1403(B), Landscaping, Buffer Yards, Screening, and Landscape Plans, Road Corridor Buffers and Setbacks, Road Corridor Buffer and Setbacks Matrix, Table 5-1403(B).

Reduce the required setback from Russell Branch Parkway (Route 1061) for buildings from 75 feet to 40 feet.

§ 5-1403(B), Landscaping, Buffer Yards, Screening, and Landscape Plans, Road Corridor Buffers and Setbacks, Road Corridor Buffer and Setbacks Matrix, Table 5-1403(B).

Reduce the required setback from Russel Branch Parkway (Route 1061) for parking from 35 feet to 9 feet.

§ 5-1403(D) Landscaping, Buffer Yards, Screening, and Landscape Plans, Road Corridor Buffers and Setbacks, Road Corridor Buffer Width and Plant Requirements, Table 5-1403(D).

Reduce the required buffer width along Russel Branch Parkway from 15 feet to 9 feet and reduce the required number of plant units from 60 per 100 feet to a total of 42 evergreen shrubs.

The modification of the Additional Regulations applicable to the proposed use(s) is authorized by Minor Special Exception under Section 5-600, Additional Regulations for Specific Uses (the Minor Special Exception application is not subject to consideration by the Planning Commission and requires approval only by the Board of Supervisors), pursuant to which the Applicant requests the following modification(s): ZONING ORDINANCE SECTION

§ 5-665(A), Additional Regulations for Specific Uses, Storage, MiniWarehouse, Buffering/Screening/ Landscaping.

PROPOSED MODIFICATION Reduce the required buffer width along Russel Branch Parkway from 20 feet to 9 feet and reduce the required number of plant units from 95 per 100 feet to a total of 42 evergreen shrubs; and Permit the required buffer plantings along existing Richfield Way (Route 1060) / planned George Washington Boulevard (Route 1050) to be substituted with the existing landscaping plantings.

The subject property is approximately 4.18 acres in size and is located on the south side of Harry Byrd Highway (Route 7), on the north side of Russell Branch Parkway (Route 1061), and west of Richfield Way (Route 1060) at 45050 Russell Branch Parkway, Ashburn, Virginia, in the Broad Run Election District.

The property is more particularly described as PIN: 040-47-6675. The area is governed by the policies of the Loudoun County 2019 General Plan (Suburban Policy Area (Suburban Mixed Used Place Type))

(Zoning Conversion in the Route 28 Taxing District & Minor Special Exceptions) (Zoning Modification & Sign Development Plan) Loudoun Square Storage, LLC., of Sterling, Virginia, has submitted applications for the following: 1) to rezone approximately 4.18 acres from the PD-IP (Planned Development – Industrial Park) zoning district

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which designate this area for a mix of Residential, Commercial, Entertainment, Cultural and Recreational amenities, and Office uses at a recommended Floor Area Ratio (FAR) up to 1.0. Additional density (up to 1.5 FAR) may be achieved through the provision of additional project elements.

special arrangements for additional speaking time and/or audio-visual equipment will be requested. Such an organization representative will be allotted 6 minutes to speak, and the Chairman may grant additional time if the request is made prior to the date of the hearing and the need for additional time is reasonably justified.

Unless otherwise noted above, full and complete copies of the above-referenced amendments, applications, ordinances and/or plans, and related documents may be examined in the Loudoun County Department of Building and Development, County Government Center, 1 Harrison Street, S.E., 2nd Floor, Leesburg, Virginia, from 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday or call 703-777-0220, or electronically at www. loudoun.gov/lola. This link also provides an additional opportunity for public input on active applications.

Additionally, documents may be viewed and downloaded electronically the week before the hearing at www. loudoun.gov/pc. For further information, contact the Department of Planning and Zoning at 703-777-0246.

Citizens are encouraged to call the Department of Planning and Zoning on the day of the public hearing to confirm that an item is on the agenda, or, the most current agenda may be viewed on the Planning Commission’s website at www.loudoun.gov/pc. In the event that the second Thursday is a holiday or the meeting may not be held due to inclement weather or other conditions that make it hazardous for members to attend, the meeting will be moved to the third Tuesday of the month. In the event that Tuesday is a holiday or the Tuesday meeting may not be held due to inclement weather or other conditions that make it hazardous for members to attend, the meeting will be held on the following Thursday. The meeting will be held at a place determined by the Chairman.

Citizens are encouraged to call in advance to sign up to speak at the public hearing. If you wish to sign up in advance of the hearing, please call the Department of Planning and Zoning at 703-777-0246 prior to 12:00 PM on the day of the public hearing. Speakers may also sign up at the hearing. Written comments are welcomed at any time and may be sent to the Loudoun County Planning Commission, 1 Harrison Street, S.E., 3rd Floor, MSC #62, Leesburg, Virginia 20175, or by e-mail to loudounpc@loudoun.gov. If written comments are presented at the hearing, please provide ten (10) copies for distribution to the Commission and the Clerk’s records. All members of the public will be heard as to their views pertinent to these matters. Any individual representing and/or proposing to be the sole speaker on behalf of a citizen’s organization or civic association is encouraged to contact the Department of Planning and Zoning prior to the date of the public hearing if

Hearing assistance is available for meetings in the Board of Supervisors’ Meeting Room. FM Assistive Listening System is available at the meetings at all other locations. If you require any type of reasonable accommodation as a result of a physical, sensory or mental disability to participate in this meeting, contact the Department of Planning and Zoning at 703-777-0246. Please provide three days’ notice.

LOUDOUN COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION 01/09 & 01/16/20

ATTENTION LOUDOUN COUNTY VEHICLE OWNERS FILING DUE FEBRUARY 3

OFFICIAL VOTING INFORMATION The Constitution of Virginia requires that you be registered in the precinct in which you live in order to be qualified to vote.

For the convenience of the citizens of Loudoun County, the Voter Registration Office located at 750 Miller Drive, SE, Suite C, Leesburg, is open each week Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. until 5:00 p.m.

Notification of 2020 Personal Property filing requirements has recently been mailed to all owners of record in order to establish accurate assessment information for the 2020 tax year. Automobile, truck, motorcycle, camper, trailer, boat, motorhome, aircraft, or mobile home owners should report changes online at: www.loudoun.gov/efile

In order to be eligible to vote in the Democratic Presidential Primary Election to be held on Tuesday, March 3, 2020, you must register no later than 5:00 p.m. on Monday, February 10, 2020.

A filing notification with instructions about online filing has been mailed to each household of record. The notification will indicate whether a filing is required or is optional for any personal property owned in Loudoun County based on the property type, the date the property was located in Loudoun, and whether a filing was previously made on the property.

Additional information regarding voter registration, registration status, absentee voting, what’s on the ballot can be found by visiting our website at www.loudoun.gov/vote.

NOTE: The Republicans chose to select delegates to their National Convention at a State Convention.

Unless otherwise instructed, please report corrections, unusually high mileage, unrepaired body damage, serious mechanical defect, address changes or the sale, move or disposal of any personal property by February 3, 2020, online at: www.loudoun.gov/efile

ABSENTEE VOTING

The Loudoun County Office of Elections is now offering absentee voting in person at their Leesburg Office located at 750 Miller Drive, SE, Suite C, Leesburg, weekdays from 8:30 a.m. until 5:00 p.m.

Newly acquired personal property or personal property recently entering Loudoun County must be reported to my office within 60 days of purchase or move to Loudoun County or one of its incorporated towns to avoid a 10% late filing penalty.

Please note that the office will be closed on: • Monday, January 20 in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day • Monday, February 17 in observance of President’s Day

Beginning January 1, 2020, owners of vehicles displaying out-of-state license plates not otherwise exempt from obtaining Virginia license plates will be charged an additional annual license fee of $100. A $250 penalty may also be imposed on owners of vehicles that are not registered with DMV within 60 days of the owner’s having established residency in Virginia.

Saturday, February 29, 2020 is the last day upon which one may vote an absentee ballot in person for the upcoming election.

Also beginning January 1, 2020, Loudoun County will be administering the personal property tax and vehicle license fee (VLF) for owners of motor vehicles in the incorporated towns of Leesburg and Round Hill. For the incorporated towns of Middleburg and Lovettsville, Loudoun County will be billing and collecting the VLF only. Owners of motor vehicles located within the incorporated towns of Hamilton, Hillsboro, and Purcellville should contact their respective town regarding tax and decal requirements.

Anyone needing to vote an absentee ballot by mail must submit their completed Absentee Ballot Application by close of business on Tuesday, February 25, 2020. Completed applications can be submitted by mail, fax, email or online using the Virginia Department of Elections website – www. elections.virginia.gov.

Anyone who will be away at school, out of town on Election Day on business, personal business or vacation is eligible to apply for an absentee ballot. Anyone with a physical disability or illness or is the caregiver of someone who has a disability or illness may apply for an absentee ballot. Anyone whom will be working and commuting to and from home for 11 or more hours between 6 a.m. and 7 p.m. can also vote by absentee ballot.

For information or assistance, please visit www.loudoun.gov/vehicle or contact my office at ppdcor@ loudoun.gov or 703-777-0260 weekdays 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM. Robert S. Wertz, Jr. Commissioner of the Revenue Loudoun County Leesburg Office 1 Harrison St. SE, First Floor

Please feel free to give us a call at 703 777-0380 if you have any questions about absentee voting.

Sterling Office 21641 Ridgetop Cir., Suite 100 Mailing Address PO Box 8000 Leesburg, VA 20177-9804

Judith A. Brown, General Registrar 750 Miller Drive, SE, Suite C Leesburg, VA 20175-8916 703 777-0380 703 777-0622 FAX Email: vote@loudoun.gov

Phone: 703-777-0260 E-mail: ppdcor@loudoun.gov 01/02 & 01/09/20 01/02, 01/09, 01/16, 01/23 & 01/30/20

01/16/2020

NOTICE OF ABANDONED BICYCLES Notice is hereby given that the bicycles described below were found and delivered to the Office of the Sheriff of Loudoun County; if the owners of the listed bicycles are not identified within sixty (60) days following the final publication of this notice, the individuals who found said bicycles shall be entitled to them if he/she desires.

All unclaimed bicycles will be handled according to Chapter 228.04 of the Codified Ordinances of Loudoun County.

Description

Case Number

Recovery Date

Recovery Location

Phone Number

Blue Kent Terra 24 inch boy’s bicycle

SO190023518

12/15/2019

Ashburn Dinosaur Park, Partlow Rd., Ashburn

571-258-3497 01/09/19 & 01/16/19

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VIRGINIA: IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF LOUDOUN COUNTY

ORDER OF PUBLICATION

ORDER OF PUBLICATION

ORDER OF PUBLICATION

Case No.:

Case No.:

Case No.:

COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA VA. CODE § 8.01-316

JJ038587-24-00 , Loudoun J&DR-Juvenile

Commonwealth of Virginia, in re Malachi Knight Loudoun County Department of Family Services /v.

Ikeya Knight, mother Hold a 5th permanency planning hearing and review of Foster Care Plan pursuant to Virginia Code §§ 16.1-282.1 and 16.1-281 for Malachi Knight.

It is ORDERED that the defendant Ikeya Knight, mother appear at the above-named Court and protect her interests on or before February 4, 2020 at 2:00 p.m.

COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA VA. CODE § 8.01-316

JJ035094-04-00 , Loudoun J&DR-Juvenile

David Mercado, Owner Note: Objections to the issuance of this license must be submitted to ABC no later than 30 days from the publishing date of the first of two required newspaper legal notices. Objections should be registered at www.abc.virginia.gov or 800-552-3200.

01/09 & 01/16/20

Loudoun County Department of Family Services /v.

Hawa Adem Musse, Adoptive mother; Yohannes Weldegeorgis, Adoptive father; Unknown Bio-mother; Unknown Bio-father

The object of this suit is to hold a permanency planning hearing and review of Foster Care Plan pursuant to Virginia Code §§ 16.1-282.1 and 16.1-281 for Isabel Sarai Cruz.

It is ORDERED that the defendant Manuel de Jesus Salamanca, putative father appear at the above-named Court and protect his interests on or before February 4, 2020 at 3:00 p.m.

01/02, 01/09, 01/16 & 01/23/20

PUBLIC NOTICE INVITATION FOR BID The Town of Leesburg will accept sealed bids in the Procurement Office, 25 W. Market Street, Leesburg, VA 20176, until 3:00 p.m. on February 6, 2020 for the following:

IFB No. 100710-FY20-32 Lease of Office Suite #1B at the Leesburg Executive Airport The Town is soliciting sealed bids for an individual or business to lease Office Suite #1B at the Leesburg Executive Airport Terminal located at 1001 Sycolin Road, S.E., Leesburg, VA 20175.

For additional information, visit: http://www.leesburgva.gov/bidboard

NOTICE OF IMPOUNDMENT OF ABANDONED VEHICLES This notice is to inform the owner and any person having a security interest in their right to reclaim the motor vehicle herein described within 15 days after the date of storage charges resulting from placing the vehicle in custody, and the failure of the owner or persons having security interests to exercise their right to reclaim the vehicle within the time provided shall be deemed a waiver by the owner, and all persons having security interests of all right, title and interest in the vehicle, and consent to the sale of the abandoned motor vehicle at a public auction.

This notice shall also advise the owner of record of his or her right to contest the determination by the Sheriff that the motor vehicle was “abandoned”, as provided in Chapter 630.08 of the Loudoun County Ordinance, by requesting a hearing before the County Administrator in writing. Such written request for a hearing must be made within 15 days of the notice.

YR. MAKE

MODEL

VIN

STORAGE

PHONE#

2010 1999 1998

Trailer Tacoma 528i

43YDC2325AC081690 4TASN92NXXZ503768 WBADD6320WBW45005

Double D Towing Double D Towing Ashburn Towing

703-777-7300 703-777-7300 703-585-8770

01/09 & 01/16/20

Loudoun J&DR-Juvenile

ORDER OF PUBLICATION ,

Loudoun County Department of Family Services /v.

Manuel de Jesus Salamanca, putative father

01/16/20

Bri Mar Toyota BMW

JJ043629-01-00

Commonwealth of Virginia, in re Nasteho Yohannes Weldegeorgis

ABC LICENSE

The above establishment is applying to the VIRGINIA AlCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL (ABC) AUTHORITY for a Gourmet Shop license to sell or manufacture alcoholic beverages.

ANTHONY SHAVELL GORDON, Plaintiff v.

TAIESHA MAE GORDON, Defendant

COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA VA. CODE § 8.01-316

Commonwealth of Virginia, in re Isabel Sarai Cruz

12/26/19, 1/2, 1/9 & 1/16/20

Art Sweet Art, LLC, trading as The Leesburg Gourmet, 29 S King St., Leesburg VA 20175

CL NO. 19-3324

The object of this suit is to hold an adjudicatory hearing on 1/22/20 at 3:00 pm pursuant to Virginia Code § 16.1-252 for Nasteho Yohannes Weldegeorgis, AND hold a dispositional hearing on 2/26/20 at 3:00 pm for review of initial Foster Care Plan pursuant to Virginia Code §§ 16.1278.2 and 16.1-281 for Nasteho Yohannes Weldegeorgis.

It is ORDERED that the defendants Hawa Adem Musse, Adoptive mother; Yohannes Weldegeorgis, Adoptive father; Unknown Bio-mother; Unknown Bio-father appear at the above-named Court and protect his or her interests on or before January 22, 2020 at 3:00 pm for Adjudication, AND February 26, 2020 at 3:00 pm for Disposition.

01/09, 01/16, 01/23 & 01/30/20

THE OBJECT OF TIDS SUIT is for the Plaintiff, ANTHONY SHA VELL GORDON, to obtain a divorce a vinculo matrimonii from the Defendant, TAIESHA MAE GORDON, on the grounds of the the parties having lived separate and apart without cohabitation and without interruption for a period of time in excess of one (1) year.

IT APPEARING by Affidavit that the Plaintiff has used due diligence to ascertain the whereabouts of the Defendant without effect, and therefore IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the Defendant appear before this Court on or before the 6th day of March, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. and protect her interests herein.

IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the above paragraphs be published once a week for four (4) successive weeks in Loudoun Now, a newspaper of general circulation in Loudoun County, Virginia.

Loudoun Now is located 15 North King Street, Suite 101, Leesburg, VA 20176. The Clerk of this Court shall post this Order at the front door of the Courthouse, and shall mail a copy of this Order to the Defendant at her last known address at 9 Kimberly Kristin Way, Lovettsville, Virginia 20180.

01/09, 01/16, 01/23, 01/30/20

ORDER OF PUBLICATION COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA VA. CODE § 8.01-316

Case No.:

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Loudoun J&DR-Juvenile

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ,

Commonwealth of Virginia, in re Malek Conner Loudoun County Department of Family Services /v.

Angela Conner, mother and Damon Nathaniel Smith, putative father The object of this suit is to hold a 3rd permanency planning hearing and review of Foster Care Plan pursuant to Virginia Code §§ 16.1-282.1 and 16.1-281 for Malek Conner.

It is ORDERED that the defendants Angela Conner, mother and Damon Nathaniel Smith, putative father appear at the above-named Court and protect their interests on or before February 5, 2020 at 3:00 p.m.

01/16, 01/23 & 01/30/20

Members of the Loudoun School Board will seek public comment about Loudoun County Public Schools’ Operating Budget for Fiscal Year 2021 at the January 28 and February 4, 2020, School Board meetings,.

Comments also will be welcome at School Board meetings throughout the budget process. To speak to the School Board, please go to https://docs.google.com/ forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdMp-UHLq31SM8REK349YpPDueixGyj2ia6i9yiE37109Nygg/viewform to fill out a brief form. This form should be completed no later than 5 p.m. of the day you intend to speak.

If you choose not to register to speak via this form, the Public Information Officer or designee will accept walk-in registrations in the media box at the back of the School Board Meeting Room up to five minutes prior to the posted start time of the Board meeting.

Meetings are held at 21000 Education Court, Ashburn, VA 20148.

Persons, who, due to a disability, need assistance to participate meaningfully in School Board meetings, should call (571) 252-1020 at least five days prior to the meeting.

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The LOUDOUN COUNTY BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS will hold a public hearing in the DULLES MEETING ROOM, County Government Center, 1 Harrison Street, S.E., Leesburg, Virginia, on Thursday, January 23, 2020, at 6:00 p.m. to consider the following:

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Rhythm and Arts Center of Virginia (Mary Shelton, owner) of Sterling, Virginia, has submitted an application for an appeal of the November 8, 2019, Zoning Administrator determination, ZCOR-2019-0225, which found that Rhythm and Arts Center of Virginia is a “facility for lessons in dance, gymnastics, judo and sports training”, a use that is neither permitted by right nor permissible by special exception on the subject property. The subject property is zoned PD-GI (Planned Development-General Industry) under the Revised 1993 Zoning Ordinance. The subject property is approximately 4.73 acres in size and is located on the north side of Trade West Drive (Route 3535), at 42750 Trade West Drive, Sterling, Virginia, in the Blue Ridge Election District. The subject property is more particularly described as PIN: 161-18-7617.

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All members of the public will be heard as to their views pertinent to these matters. If any member of the public requires a reasonable accommodation for any type of disability in order to participate in a public meeting, please contact the Office of the County Administrator at 703-777-0200/TTY-711. At least one business day of advance notice is requested; some accommodations may require more than one day of notice.

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[OBITUARIES] Richard(Rick) H. Nemetz Richard(Rick) H. Nemetz of Leesburg, VA, went to be with the Lord on January 11, 2020. Rick was born in New York City, on December 14, 1934 to Czechoslovakian immigrants Mary (Michlik) and George Nemetz. He was proud first generation American and a “stubborn Slovak”.

Raised in Bronx, he was a 1953 graduate of Samuel Gompers High School followed by graduation from the RCA Institute at which he received his Commercial Radio License.

He was a radio DJ at WPOM in Pompano Beach, FL, in the early sixties. He held a few different jobs in Connecticut and New York, including ABC Radio, before retiring after 26 years from NBC at Rockefeller Center in NYC as a Videotape Engineer. He had the fun pleasure of working on such shows as the Tonight Show with Johnny Carson, Huntley Brinkley News, the Phil Donohue Show, and NBC Sports.

Rick is survived by his loving wife and best friend of 31 years, Lynn, his grandson, Gregory J. Pitman of Leesburg, son-in-law.

Glen W. Pitman of Branchburg, NJ, sister, Mary Vilot, of Toms River, NJ, sister/brotherin-law Carol and Bill Soule of Murrysville, PA, many nephews and nieces and their families, cousins, and close friends.

He was predeceased by his parents, son, Richard J. Nemetz in 2017, daughter, Joanne Mary Nemetz Pitman in 2018, his brother and sister-in-law Frank and Noreen Nemetz,

his nephew Frank J. Nemetz, and his brotherin-law Frank Vilot. His first marriage ended in divorce.

Rick was a lover of model trains, World War II history, the World Series Champion Washington Nationals, woodworking, photography, ham radio, and train travel. It brought him so much enjoyment to take a train ride-whether it was in the United States, Canada or throughout Europe.

He had a great sense of humor and a quick wit. He will never be forgotten and will be forever in our hearts.

A very special thank you goes out to his caregivers Juliet, Martha, and Simon from Assured Adult Healthcare.

A memorial visitation will be held from 1:00pm-3:00pm followed by a service in the funeral home chapel is planned for Saturday, January 18, at Loudoun Funeral Chapel, 158 Catoctin Circle, SE, Leesburg. Burial will take place in the spring at Comstock Cemetery in Montville, Connecticut.

In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made in Rick’s name to Capital Caring Hospice, 24419 Millstream Drive, Suite 202, Aldie, VA 20105.

Dorothy Abbott Wiseman Dorothy Abbott Wiseman, 92, of Mount Gilead, passed away Tuesday, January 7, 2020 with her family by her side.

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She was predeceased by her sisters Kay Ingram and Frances White, and her brother Joseph Abbott.

She managed three boys throughout her married life: her two sons and her husband, and was the center of the happiest family for which any of them could have hoped. Her patience, her keen intellect, her fairness were only surpassed by her quiet, gentle kindness to everyone she touched.

She was a member of Bethany United Methodist Church in Purcellville, where a memorial service will be held at 2:00 pm, Saturday, January 18, 2020. A private interment ceremony will be held at Ebenezer Cemetery in Bloomfield, Virginia at a later date.

Memorial contributions may be made to Bethany United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 487, Purcellville, VA 20134.

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Opinion Finding the Balance For years as Loudoun’s government leaders struggled to keep pace with rapid growth, it was often the staff that got pinched in the process.

Sometimes raises were reduced. More often, county leaders simply hired fewer people, increasing the demands of those already on the job or reducing services to residents. On the school side, leaders sought a variety of ways to ensure teachers’ (and other employees’) compensation was competitive in the region—a critical element in their effort to fill hundreds of vacant positions each year.

There has been a tremendous effort in the years since the last recession to close the gap.

Loudoun’s starting teacher salary is now the highest in the region.

A recent funding boost sought to address the “sag” in mid-career teacher earnings as compared with their counterparts in other counties. And, there have been other tweaks and changes aimed at making Loudoun’s schools an attractive place to teach. On the county government side, the effort to update the job classifications and rebalance compensation levels of all staff positions was a task that hadn’t been tackled in decades.

This year those efforts face a different obstacle. For the first time in the past four years, the resources needed to implement public employee pay hikes will exceed the levels of new tax funding generated by booming property values—fueled in no small way by the red-hot data center market. It will not be a painless decision to hand out higher-than-market raises to catch up to—or pass— compensation levels offered in other jurisdictions, even those with far higher costs of living.

It won’t be painless for the politicians, who have already been informed they may have to raise taxes for the first time in years or reduce the level of services offered to residents.

It won’t be painless for property owners either. They’ve already been excluded from the data center windfall—their bills held steady instead of going down while the county’s revenues soared to unprecedented levels. And many have not had annual raises or seen providers hold down their health insurance premiums like county staffers have.

It is important to the quality of life in Loudoun to have excellent schools and good government services. That’s an expectation of the residents. They also have the expectation of reasonable taxes.

To find that balance this year, county leaders need to be mindful that their constituency is not comprised of those within the halls of government, but those required to pay the bills. n

Norman K. Styer, Publisher and Editor nstyer@loudounnow.com Published by Amendment One Loudoun, LLC 15 N. King St., Suite 101 Leesburg, VA, 20176 PO Box 207 • Leesburg, VA 20178 703-770-9723

EDITORIAL Renss Greene, Deputy Editor rgreene@loudounnow.com

LETTERS to the Editor Finding Common Ground Editor: As a first-term Democrat from Northern Virginia and a veteran Republican from the Shenandoah Valley, we believe it’s time for a new caucus that can build a lasting culture of bipartisanship. As co-chairs, we are proud to announce the Commonwealth Caucus, a member-driven bipartisan group in the Virginia General Assembly that incorporates representatives from both chambers. One of our initial policy priorities will be structural electoral reform.

This newly created caucus will increase bipartisanship by facilitating conversations between legislators not only across party lines but across chambers. As of this writing, fourteen members of the Virginia General Assembly have committed to joining the caucus including seven Republicans and seven Democrats.

We look forward to building a caucus

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that adopts the best practices from both new and veteran members, facilitates difficult conversation and debate, and finds consensus on issues important to Virginians. In addition, we aim to provide a new mechanism for legislators to utilize in order to find bill copatrons, not only across the aisle, but across both chambers.

Virginia has an important role to play in today’s divisive political environment.

The Commonwealth has always set the course for our nation’s democracy, and now it can be a leader in giving everyone a voice regardless of party and uniting our divided politics. It is easy to get caught up in the negative partisan rhetoric and dysfunction at the federal level. As elected representatives, we have a responsibility to show the country that through bipartisanship, political courage can shine. n — Del. Suhas Subramanyam (D) and Sen. Emmett Hanger, Jr. (R)

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Parenting Dos and Don’ts Parenting with a Purpose

BY NEIL MCNERNEY

Last weekend, I was chatting with a friend I have known since our kids were two years old. He mentioned something that he told his boys early on in their life: “You can do a whole bunch of good things in your life, but sometimes all it takes is one mistake for things to go downhill.” The mistakes he was talking about were things like cheating, stealing, drinking, and other things we worry about when it comes to our teens.

This got me thinking about myself as a parent. Unfortunately, I think the same concept is true when it comes to our parenting: The negative things we do as parents have a much greater chance for harm than what the positive things we do have a chance for good.

That last sentence was a mouthful, so I’ll try to explain. It is important for us to treat our kids well, to instruct them about life, and to praise them for a job well done. But our positive actions toward our kids can only get them so far. The rest is up to them. Even if we praise them in all the right places and all the right ways, it is still up to our kids to take that praise and do something with it. Sometimes, when kids hear praise from their parents,

they think to themselves: “They have to praise me because they are my parents. But is their praise really true?”

The opposite isn’t true, however. When we yell at our kids, treat them poorly, and/or call them names, they take it to heart. They think to themselves: “Parents aren’t supposed to treat their kids this way, so they must really mean what they say.” The truth about parenting is that our kids take to heart our mistakes much more than our successes. They remember the times we lose our temper much more than they remember the times we stay calm.

So, what do we do about this reality? The first thing to do is to stay vigilant on our outbursts. There is almost always a better approach than losing our temper. If you feel yourself ready to boil, go to another room and cool off. Try to remember that if you act on your anger and frustration, there is a big chance your kids will not benefit.

I try to remember the Hippocratic Oath that has steered the medical profession: “First, do no harm.” The more I remember this, the better things are for everyone.

The basics of “do no harm” are pretty simple on the surface. Don’t hurt, don’t name call, don’t degrade, etc.

But the devil, as they say, is in the details. Sometimes we don’t realize that we are name calling when in fact we are.

Take, for instance, the concept of “you are acting like a…”

There are many varieties of this. “Stop acting so lazy.”

“Quit being so rude.” “You are acting like a jerk.” “I wish

you would stop being so mean.” We think that since we aren’t directly calling our child a name that it doesn’t count as name calling. We think that naming the behavior is different than naming the child. But the hard truth is that our kids (and most adults) don’t see the difference. When we call our kids’ actions selfish, our kids hear that we are calling them selfish. When we tell our kids they are acting like a jerk, they think we are calling them a jerk.

There is a way to characterize a behavior that doesn’t end up characterizing the child. Instead of saying “stop acting so mean,” try saying “stop hitting your sister. It’s a mean thing to do and I know you aren’t a mean person.” It’s more words, but it sends the message much more clearly.

Try to keep Hippocrates in mind this week and remember that what we do well is important, but it’s even more important to avoid doing the negative. n Neil McNerney is a licensed professional counselor and author of “Homework – A Parent’s Guide To Helping Out Without Freaking Out!” and “The Don’t Freak Out Guide for Parenting Kids with Asperger’s.”

He can be reached at neil@neilmcnerney. com.

10 Things I Learned Serving on the Loudoun County School Board

BY CHRIS CROLL

1. Loudoun’s teachers are extraordinarily dedicated. I would argue that about 75 percent of any student’s school experience comes down to the quality of their teachers.

As a whole, the LCPS in-school teaching staff is solid. I toured more than 50 schools during my year on the board and I witnessed not only effective instructional practices in our classroom, but real love and kindness extended to students from teachers.

2. Change takes time. One of the hardest things for me to understand coming from the business world is why it takes so darn long to roll out a new academic program or policy. Everything LCPS implements is phased over three or more years. When a CEO makes a decision, the entire company pivots. When the LCPS superintendent or School Board makes a decision, it takes months of meetings and trainings to get buy-in from all levels of the organization and then years to implement. I have now seen that in the world of education, change just takes time.

3. Schools are ridiculously expensive to build. LCPS must continue to build new schools to meet growing demand. Even with a cookie cutter design footprint, the cost of constructing and outfitting a new school is astronomical. LCPS doesn’t have money for curricular programs like a dedicated special education school, a full-time gifted program, an International Baccalaureate high

school or a performing arts magnet school because so much of the budget is still being spent on bricks and mortar.

4. The division is making big bets on Personalized Learning (PL) and Project Based Learning (PBL). This school division is banking our kids’ futures on the efficacy of these two education models. PL is designed to allow students to grow and learn at their own pace. PBL is a method of teaching that brings the core curriculum and the real world together. Preliminary data suggests these modalities can improve student outcomes – but both PL and PBL are relatively young practices. Keep an eye on your child’s Measure of Academic Progress (MAP) scores to evaluate whether or not these bets will pay off.

5. Communication is a work in progress. Loudoun parents are demanding. We expect real-time detailed updates on school safety, weather delays and other events that could disrupt our child’s day. If LCPS leadership communicates too much during an event or crisis, they may compromise student safety. If they communicate too little, they are accused of not being transparent.

LCPS is working hard to find the balance in communication, but parents are hard to please in Loudoun’s “I’m entitled to know everything right now!” culture.

6. Our students are inspiring. I heard impassioned pleas from third graders to add solar tiles to the roof of their school to reduce the school’s carbon footprint. I had

talks with high school students about the importance of understanding other cultures. I received letters from middle school students with dozens of ideas for how to make our schools safer. I can tell you that we will all be in good hands with these leaders of tomorrow; they are passionate, committed and focused on making the world a better place.

7. We have some seriously troubled neighbors. It’s one thing to disagree with policies or politics, but it’s altogether different to espouse hate. As a Board member, I received phone calls and read reports detailing hateful words said about gay, transgender, minorities and other students in our schools. Sadly, there are people in this community who are truly fearful—and therefore hateful—of those who are different.

8. There is no waste. I came into this job on a mission to root out financial waste and hidden slush funds. Instead I found that there is very little, if any, spending that happens outside the published Superintendent’s budget. In fact, initiatives at the school-level are often postponed due to lack of sufficient funds. Support your child’s school PTA/ PTO/PTSA groups helps because these organizations play a critical role in augmenting funding for individual schools.

9. LCPS Division leadership is solid. I raised my hand to serve so I could find out where the actual decisions are made within our public-school division. I wanted to know a) Is this division being run by law-

yers? b) Is the Superintendent really calling the shots? c) How effective are the senior leaders in each department? I can tell you that the answers are a) no, b) yes and c) very. The Assistant Superintendents who comprise the Superintendent’s cabinet are extremely competent. The lawyers are very nice, but they are most definitely not running the show. The Superintendent hires expert staff, manages his team effectively and performs well in a complex and challenging job. It’s an impressive operation.

10. The public’s voice matters. You, the taxpayer, are the real head of the school division. When you email your School Board members, speak during public comment, post your opinions on social media – know the division leadership is listening. Every decision I made as a Board member was greatly influenced by my constituents’ opinions. The public’s voice matters. Please continue to speak up and share your thoughts with your elected officials. At the end of the day, LCPS leaders and the Loudoun County School Board work for you. n Chris Croll is a writer, community activist and former member of the Loudoun County School Board (Catoctin District).

She lives in Leesburg with her husband and two children.

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