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County Leaders, Volunteers Gear Up Expanded COVID-19 Vaccinations

JANUARY 21, 2021

Local Boards Urge LaRock to Resign

BY RENSS GREENE rgreene@loudounnow.com

On Thursday, Jan. 14, following a change in federal guidelines, Gov. Ralph Northam expanded COVID-19 vaccination eligibility to include half of all Virginians.

Now, in addition to healthcare workers and nursing care center residents who were eligible to receive the vaccine before, all Virginians age 65 and older are eligible to receive a COVID-19 vaccine. The challenge: getting it to them.

In the first few days of expanded eligibility, the county Health Department has received more than 50,000 inquiries seeking vaccination. But many of those people may be waiting for a while—given enough supply, the Health Department can now vaccinate just over 1,000 people a day, including a site where school nurses are working to vaccinate school staff.

Each county site, said Health Department Director Dr. David Goodfriend, is able to vaccinate 500 to 600 people a day, and on Friday across the two current sites the Health Department vaccinated more than 1,200 people. Supervisors were expected on Tuesday evening to authorize a lease for up to $2.2 million to operate a third vaccination site for eight months. That follows the first vaccination site in a warehouse in eastern Loudoun and the second opened in cooperation with the school system.

Some of the vaccine will also go into the necessary second doses, rather than new patients. The Phase 1b vaccinations in Loudoun were administered on Dec. 28, meaning those in the early line will be due

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Luminaries outside the Loudoun County Government Center memorialize the 170 lives lost in Loudoun to the COVID-19 pandemic.

for their second dose beginning Monday, Jan. 25.

And vaccine doses are ordered weekly, meaning it can be uncertain how many doses are coming.

Goodfriend said his agency last week placed its largest-ever request, for 10,000 doses. County Chair Phyllis J. Randall (DAt Large) said initially, county officials were told Loudoun would get about half of that request.

Phone calls to the Northam administration cleared that up, she said.

“To be able to talk to them when we did in the middle of all this, they were very

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helpful,” Randall said. “I’ve criticized Mr. Northam when I thought it was appropriate, but this was one time that they’ve been very responsive.”

“For us, the amount of vaccine is the limiting factor of how quickly we can get vaccine into people’s arms, and getting everything we think we need to be able to do that allows us to open up more of our vaccination sites,” Goodfriend said.

Only about 100,000 doses a week are coming to Virginia. With 10,000 doses expected early this week, that also means

Del. Dave A. LaRock (R-33) is facing mounting calls to resign weeks after taking part in a rally that turned into a deadly riot in the American capitol, and for his part in spreading false rhetoric around the 2020 presidential election.

On Jan. 12, the Leesburg Town Council voted 5-2, with Councilmembers Kary Nacy and Suzanne Fox opposed, to adopt a resolution condemning the violence on Jan. 6 and calling on LaRock to resign.

“Mr. LaRock has violated his oath of office by questioning in the face of compelling contrary evidence the validity of the 2020 election results of the State of Virginia and the United States thereby sowing doubts within the minds of many of his constituents,” the Leesburg resolution reads.

“If the protection of the U.S. Constitution and the rule of law is not important and as nonpartisan as it gets, then I don’t know what is,” said Councilmember Neil Steinberg, the author of the resolution.

Then on Jan. 19, the Loudoun and Winchester branches of the NAACP added their voices at an event outside the county government center.

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Buffington Asks to Halt Aldie-St. Louis Land Swap

BY RENSS GREENE

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County supervisors have won some advocates for the Aldie Tavern over with their new proposal to trade it and more than $2 million to a controversial developer in exchange for land near the village of St. Louis, but the deal still faces widespread opposition—including from district Supervisor Tony R. Buffington (R-Blue Ridge) who previously supported it.

In exchange for the 16-acre St. Louis property, where developer MOJAX LLC had planned a 30-home subdivision, supervisors propose handing over the county-owned Aldie Tavern property, $1.5 million, and $600,000 in escrow for matching funds to restore the tavern building and install an access road to the property that also would serve an adjacent private park owned by the developer behind MOJAX, Jack Andrews.

That deal is meant to forestall the development near St. Louis and provide a path to restoring the Aldie Tavern and surrounding buildings.

The county and MOJAX would also have to begin a rezoning process to the Rural Commercial district, apply to include all of the Aldie Tavern land in the

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Land near St. Louis where a developer had planned a 30-home subdivision.

Aldie Historic and Cultural Conservation District, and record restrictive covenants to ensure development is consistent with a proposed Aldie Park concept plan.

That plan includes a restored tavern, shops, art galleries and artist studios in the two other buildings on the property, a brewery, and a bed-and-breakfast. It would also serve as the entrance and park

office for the private parkland.

At a Jan. 13 Board of Supervisors public hearing, some Aldie residents were on board with the proposal, but it is strongly opposed by rural preservation groups, as well as the mayors of Loudoun’s town.

“Change is coming. And it’s coming west of [Rt.] 15,” supporter Roy Minster said during the hearing. “The future is

really, really uncertain. This project gives immediately to Aldie a reason for being, and quality of life that we surely deserve.

It would be so grand to hear, ‘hey, let’s go to the park in Aldie.”

Patrick Green, an art teacher at Independence High School, said the proposal to include a space for artists to work and exhibit would be good for his students.

“Loudoun County has a rich tradition of artisans and craftspeople, and giving them a location to showcase their talents would be an amazing opportunity for everyone involved,” Green said. “In the past, I have taken students to Torpedo Factory in Alexandria on field trips, giving them the priceless experience to see artists at work and the process of art being created.”

But others were concerned by the proposal—not just for its impact on Aldie, but by the developer on the other side of the deal. One of those is Buffington, whose district includes both properties wrapped up in a proposed deal to stop development near the village of St. Louis and hand off the historic Aldie Tavern, has asked his colleagues on the county board not to move forward with that deal.

Although he said his obligations with his day job with the U.S. Capitol Police— LAND SWAP continues on page 39

Month-Long Double Murder Trial Begins

BY PATRICK SZABO

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It was three years ago this month when Sheriff ’s Office detectives found Mala Manwani and her adult son, Rishi Manwani, lying dead on the floor of their Aldie home, with a combined 11 gunshot wounds in their heads.

This week, the work began to assemble a 14-member jury that will hear evidence during a month-long trial to determine whether Brian Kuang-Ming Welsh is guilty of Welsh murder in the shootings.

Close to 100 prospective jurors were called to Circuit Court Judge James P. Fisher’s courtroom at different times for voir dire, the jury selection process. By

the end of the day Tuesday, that process was ongoing. It was anticipated that a jury would be selected by Wednesday afternoon. The trial is scheduled to last each weekday through Feb. 12.

During that time, the case will be heard in one courtroom, the jury will convene in another courtroom and the public and press will sit in yet another courtroom to watch the trial via a closed-circuit broadcast. That’s all in line with the Loudoun County Circuit Court’s plan to resume jury trials, which the Virginia Supreme Court approved in October.

Welsh, 41, is charged with two counts of first-degree murder and two counts of using a firearm in the commission of a felony. He is represented by Thomas Walsh, who also represented then-juvenile Lee Boyd Malvo in the 2002-2004 case surrounding the DC sniper attacks that killed 10 people.

Prosecuting the case for the state are Acting Chief Deputy Commonwealth’s Attorney Barry Zweig and Senior Assis-

tant Commonwealth’s Attorney Shara Krogh.

The case surrounds incidents that took place Jan. 29, 2018, and left Mala Manwani dead with four gunshot wounds in her head in the hallway on the main floor of her Tomey Court home and her adult son Rishi Manwani dead with seven gunshot wounds in his head and one in his leg in the home’s unfinished basement.

Welsh was initially charged with the murders in March 2018. But when a ballistics report showed that nine bullets found at the crime scene did not match the barrel of the gun found in Welsh’s possession, prosecutors dropped the charges. Welsh was released from jail in August 2018.

According to testimony during a Dec. 10, 2019, bond hearing from Sheriff ’s Office Det. Alonzo Perry, Welsh had been purchasing oxycodone from Rishi. On the day of the shootings, Perry testified, the two drove to Bank of America together for Rishi to withdraw the $600 Welsh

loaned him. Perry also testified that Welsh returned a .22-caliber Browning Buck Mark handgun to his brother that same day.

Still, investigators found none of Welsh’s DNA at the crime scene. Instead, they found the fingerprints of another person on the French doors where Mala died and DNA on a wallet left on Rishi’s chest that was linked to the suspect in a 2000 case in James City County in which a woman was accused of sticking 25 children with toothpicks, needles and syringes in grocery stores.

When investigators found shell casings at the scene that matched Welsh’s father’s Browning Buck Mark handgun, a grand jury in October 2019 indicted Welsh on two counts of first-degree murder and two counts of using a firearm in the commission of a felony. Welsh was re-arrested at his parents’ home in Locust Grove that month. Police also searched the home and seized three .22-caliber handguns. n

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Greenway CEO Hamilton Appointed to Northern Virginia Transportation Alliance Board LOUDOUN NOW STAFF REPORT

Toll Road Investors Partnership II, the owner and operator of the Dulles Greenway, has announced its Chief Executive Officer, Renée Hamilton, was appointed to a two-year term on the Northern Virginia Transportation Alliance Board of Directors, effective Jan. 1.

Hamilton was hired as TRIP II CEO in June 2020 after a 32-year career at the Virginia Department of Transportation, where she served most recently as Deputy District Administrator for Northern Virginia. In her current role at TRIP II, Hamilton is responsible for leading the TRIP II business and management team and overseeing the relationship between the Dulles Greenway and the Commonwealth of Virginia.

During her time at VDOT, Hamilton managed high-level transportation issues and oversaw the maintenance of

over 7,800 miles of roadways. She also led the transportation team that brought Amazon’s new headquarters to Northern Virginia, served as executive manager of the Transform I-66 Hamilton projects, and collaborated on the Silver Line Metro project. Hamilton also served on the National Capital Region Transportation Planning Board at the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments for nine years representing the Commonwealth of Virginia.

“It is an honor to join the Northern Virginia Transportation Alliance Board of Directors,” Hamilton stated. “I look forward to serving the Northern Virginia community in this new role and bringing

my experience with regional multi-modal issues as we continue to advance the Alliance’s mission of improving transportation infrastructure.”

“Renée Hamilton has unparalleled knowledge and experience delivering transportation solutions in Northern Virginia and the entire greater Washington region,” stated Jason Stanford, president of the Northern Virginia Transportation Alliance. “We are extremely honored that she is able serve on the Alliance’s Board of Directors and lend that expertise to our efforts to improve transportation throughout our community.”

The Northern Virginia Transportation Alliance should not be confused with the Northern Virginia Transportation Authority, a major funder of transportation projects in the region. The Alliance is an advocacy and planning organization that has existed for more than 30 years. n

McAuliffe, McClellan Roll Out Loudoun Endorsements LOUDOUN NOW STAFF REPORT

Former Virginia Gov. Terry McAuliffe and state Sen. Jennifer McClellan (D-9), two of the candidates competing in the Democratic primary for governor, have announced endorsements from a number of Loudoun leaders.

State Sen. John J. Bell (D-13), Del. David A. Reid (D-32), county Supervisor Kristen C. Umstattd (D-Leesburg), Leesburg Mayor Kelly Burk, and Leesburg Councilman Zach Cummings have endorsed McAuliffe’s bid to return to the Executive Mansion in Richmond, the campaign announced Jan. 12. He also has won endorsements from state Sen. Barbara A. Favola (D-31), Del. Kathleen Murphy (D34) and Del. Karrie K. Delaney (D-67).

McAuliffe was the state’s previous governor before Gov. Ralph Northam. Virginia’s constitution does not limit the number of terms a person can serve as governor, but does not permit consecutive terms.

“I’m honored to have the endorsements of these Loudoun County leaders who have been fighting for bold progress for our families,” McAuliffe stated. “This is a critical moment in our lives and we

Virtual Job Fair Planned for Jan. 27 The Loudoun Workforce Resource Center will host a virtual job fair on Wednesday, Jan. 27 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

The program will feature local employers with full-time, part-time and flex-schedule job openings in Loudoun County and the larger region. More than 30 employers from various industries will be attending, including Amazon, Inova Health System, JK Moving, Loudoun County government, Northwest Federal Credit Union, Premier Staffing Source and others. Some of the open positions include warehouse specialist, billing specialist, staff accountant, certified nursing assistant, payroll administrator, case investigator, electrician, construction laborer, inventory specialist, recruiter and manufacturer technician.

Those planning to attend the job fair must register in advance online at bit.ly/3aZKRL4. Attendees will be able to see the full list of all employers attending after registering.

Resources to help job seekers prepare for the virtual job fair are available from the Loudoun Workforce Resource Center at loudoun.gov/ wrcworkshops, such as tips for participating in virtual career fairs.

Anyone who requires a reasonable accommodation for any type of disability in order to participate in either event may call 703-737-8081.

Three days’ notice is requested. For more information, contact the center at 703-777-0150 or visit loudoun. gov/wrc.

Region Readies for Annual Homeless Count

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Then-Governor Terry McAuliffe, who is running for the job again, visits the ADAMS Center in Sterling to encourage congregants to vote in 2016.

need to take advantage of this opportunity to deliver a more equitable future for families across Northern Virginia and our entire Commonwealth. We are going to think big and act boldly to give every Virginia child a world-class education and create economic opportunities that lift all

Virginians up.”

Meanwhile McLellan, who is running to be the nation’s first black female governor, has announced endorsements from Loudoun County Chair Phyllis J. ENDORSEMENTS continues on page 5

The Loudoun County Continuum of Care, along with jurisdictions that make up the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments, is preparing to conduct the annual Pointin-Time Count of people who are experiencing homelessness.

The count is scheduled for the night of Wednesday, Jan. 27. In the event of inclement weather, the count will be conducted Wednesday, Feb. 3.

The Point-in-Time Count, which is conducted nationally, is intended ON THE AGENDA continues on page 5

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County Offers Free COVID-19 Testing Jan. 27 Loudoun County has scheduled another free drive-through COVID-19 testing event Wednesday, Jan. 27 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Claude Moore Park in Sterling.

The testing is open to all, with no age or residency requirements and no prescriptions or appointments necessary. A person does not have to exhibit symptoms of COVID-19 in order to be tested.

A PCR test—the nasal swab test—will be administered, which tests for the novel coronavirus. No antibody or rapid tests will be offered.

No COVID-19 vaccine will be available at the event.

To help reduce wait times, people who plan to attend the testing event are encouraged to complete a registration form for each person who will be

Endorsements continued from page 4 Randall (D-At Large), School Board Vice Chairwoman Atoosa Reaser (Algonkian), state Sen. Jennifer B. Boysko (D-86), and Loudoun NAACP President Pastor Michelle Thomas.

“I’ve known Jenn since 2005, and I know that she will always fight for the right causes,” Randall stated. “Sen. McClellan is a forward-thinking and committed leader, who is always thinking about what’s next for Virginia and for her constituents. That’s exactly what Virginia needs for our next governor: A leader with the vision and the values to fight for

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to provide a single-day snapshot of people in a community who are experiencing homelessness.

“The count helps us to better understand the needs of our most vulnerable community members and provide essential support services to assist those individuals and families,” stated Loudoun County Department of Family Services Acting Director Ina Fernandez.

During the count, members of the Continuum of Care will canvass the county to assist anyone who is unsheltered.

The Point-in-Time Count provides an assessment to measure progress toward

receiving a test prior to arriving at the testing site.

The registration form is required and asks for general demographic and contact information, including name, date of birth, address, phone number and current symptoms, if any. It is available in English and Spanish at loudoun.gov/ COVID19testing.

Forms will also be available at the testing site for those who do not have access to a printer or otherwise are unable to complete the forms in advance.

Residents with questions about COVID-19 may call the Loudoun County Health Department’s information line, 703-737-8300, send an email to health@loudoun.gov, or go to loudoun.gov/coronavirus. n

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McAuliffe, McClellan and three other candidates in the primary, former Del. Jennifer Carroll Foy, Del. Lee Carter and Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax, will meet in a series of four debates organized by the Democratic Party of Virginia.

To learn more about the McAuliffe campaign, go to TerryMcAuliffe.com. To learn more about the McClellan campaign, go to JenniferMcClellan.com.

If formerly purple Virginia keeps on its increasingly blue trend, the battle for the Executive Mansion will in practical terms move into the Democratic Party’s primary, as it is in other reliably red or blue states. n the goal of ending homelessness for each community, and identifying important data on the general homeless population and subpopulations, including veterans, families, chronically homeless individuals, and youth.

Anyone who has questions about the Point-in-Time Count should contact Jennifer Hope at Jennifer.Hope@loudoun. gov or 703-771-5881. To get connected to health and human services information and resources in Loudoun County, including coordinated entry for housing and homeless assistance, contact the Loudoun County Information and Referral program at 703-777-0420.

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Leesburg

Decision Looms on Airport Commission’s Future

BY NORMAN K. STYER & KARA C. RODRIGUEZ

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A proposal by Mayor Kelly Burk to shake up the composition and direction of the Leesburg Airport Commission has ruffled some feathers, and looks to be the start of many lengthy debates.

Burk unveiled her proposal during last week’s Town Council meeting. Among the proposed changes would be switching up the membership of the current seven-member advisory commission to include representatives from both the airport’s two fixed-based operators and four flight schools, as well as designated membership for members of the business community and nearby airport neighbors, along with four pilots. She said it was part of a move to a more business-minded commission, but that explanation—and the unilateral nature of her proposal— has caused some of the commission’s longest-standing members to question her strategy.

During an often-tense Airport Commission meeting Jan. 13, the mayor, who called into the meeting on a video conference, faced some tough questions, and even tougher scrutiny. Of particular concern to commissioners was that Burk did not give them a heads-up that she was

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From left, Leesburg Executive Airport Manager Scott Coffman, and commissioners Hugh Forsthye and Lindsay Arrington listen to debate during the Jan. 13 meeting of the Leesburg Airport Commission.

proposing changes or seek their input.

Commissioner Hugh Forsythe, a retired Air Force general who previously served on the Town Council, noted two rules of management: Don’t keep doing things one way because that’s the way they’ve always been done, and if it isn’t broke don’t fix it. Other commission members endorsed the “it’s not broke” assessment.

“Why didn’t you talk with some of

the committee members first,” Forsythe asked. He noted the mayor should have been aware the commission was working on proposals to better integrate the fixedbase operators. Also, he pointed out that while many members were pilots, they also are town business and community leaders.

As he pressed Burk to explain her motives, Burk said she had been approached by citizens who said changes were needed.

She also pressed for more diversity, saying her appointment of Lindsay Arrington to the commission two years ago was met with resistance because she was a woman—a claim Forsythe and other members strongly denied.

Commissioner Tom Toth said the concern about the appointment of Arrington, the client relations supervisor at ProJet Aviation, was about the possibility of having the two FBOs controlling two seats on the seven-seat panel. In response, the commission had been discussing options to give ProJet and the second FBO led

by Chuck Kuhn a more formal role in its work, but not necessarily a voting seat.

Toth raised a concern that Burk was taking her information from the FBOs instead of the commission members who have worked to modernize and expand the airport. Toth said he was not aware of any time the commission acted out of step with the wishes of the Town Council and other members said Burk’s comments reflected misconceptions about the commission’s actions and operations.

During the session, Burk objected to the tone of the questioning. “I don’t know why you’re afraid to have different voices in the room,” she said.

“Clearly, this is far more confrontationAIRPORT COMMISSION continues on page 7

Moratorium Ended, Town May Move Forward with Utility Disconnections

BY KARA C. RODRIGUEZ krodriguez@loudounnow.com

Leesburg’s town staff now has the green light to proceed with disconnections of utility service on its delinquent accounts, following action from the Town Council last week.

However, it does not appear a massive disconnection campaign is in the works.

By a 4-3 vote, with council members Kari Nacy, Zach Cummings and Ara Bagdasarian opposed, the council voted Jan. 12 to verify that delinquent utility accounts currently exceed 1% of the Utilities Department’s annual revenue. That declaration alone allows the town to claim an exemption from Gov. Ralph Northam’s November budget bill in which municipal

utilities with delinquencies comprising 1% or more of the budget may exempt themselves from the moratorium on utility disconnections, which began Nov. 18.

A previous moratorium was in place from mid-March through Oct. 5 of last year.

The adopted resolution also authorized the utilities staff to proceed with its normal collection procedures, “including disconnection of water service where necessary to achieve customer response,” while also continuing with the practice of offering extended payment plans for accounts in arrears, Utilities Director Amy Wyks said in an email. Since the first moratorium ended in October, the town staff has reached out to delinquent account holders via mailings and door hangers, asking them to contact the town government to set up payment arrangements. In some in-

stances, water service was disconnected if a response had not been heard from a utility customer, but was restored, regardless of whether payment was made, once the account holder reached out to town staff.

It appears that approach will soon be used again.

“Staff will continue the enhanced communication and outreach we utilized when the town resumed collections in October,” Wyks said. “Courtesy letters or emails will be sent a few weeks prior to the next quarterly billing. The correspondence will include information regarding payment plans through the town and the county’s utilities relief program. In the event we have not heard from customers, door hangers encouraging customers to contact the town will be hung. Disconnection will then only be used as a tool for

accounts where there continues to be no response.”

One tool the council chose not to employ in ending the moratorium was placing nonconsensual liens on properties with delinquent accounts. A nonconsensual lien is an interest in a property granted to a creditor to secure a debt. It’s a tool that has been rarely used by utilities staff, with Wyks citing only two instances in her almost nine years running the department.

As of Jan. 4, according to Wyks, delinquent utility revenues total $647,000, or 3% of the fund’s $22.5 million budget.

Wyks and staff projected that, had council not granted the exemption, delinquencies could account for $4 million in lost revenue, or 18% of the Utilities Fund’s budget, by the end of the fiscal year, June 30. n

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Edwards, Maddox Among Noteworthy Appointments by Town Council

ing Maddox are Devon Carter (appointee of Councilman Zach Cummings), Dana Kunzelman (Nacy), and Mary Randolph, who was re-appointed by Burk.

Although the council is considering changes to the oversight and make-up of the Airport Commission, the four council members who took their seats Jan. 1 all put forward appointments. They include two returning members, Lindsay Arrington (Burk) and Tom Toth (Nacy), and new members Sybille Miller (Bagdasarian), and Daniel Duenkel (Cummings).

Adrian Mattina (Cummings) will join the Thomas Balch Library Advisory Com-

mission, along with returning members Russ Woolard (Burk), Mary Pellicano (Bagdasarian), and Martha Schonberger (Nacy).

The Board of Architectural Review, which considers design applications in the Old & Historic District, is set to gain two new members: civil engineer Donald Scheuerman (Bagdasarian) and Erin Nicholson (Cummings), whose career is in commercial property management. Julie Pastor (Burk) has been nominated for re-appointment.

The Commission on Public Art looks to gain some more expertise. Kareem

McCullough, the director of guitar and orchestra for Loudoun County Public Schools, was nominated by Bagdasarian.

Cummings nominated visual artist Kim Kim. Jeanette Ward (Burk) and Elizabeth Ransom (Nacy) have been nominated for re-appointment.

The Environmental Advisory Commission had a total of six appointments to fill some vacancies. Reappointed to the commission were Jennifer Chu (Burk), Paul Sheaffer (Councilwoman Suzanne Fox), Kohler Bradford (Bagdasarian), and Maria Bergheim (Nacy). New to the EAC are Martha Jones (Vice Mayor Marty Martinez) and Julie Bolthouse (Cummings).

Brody McCray (Bagdasarian) and Rachel Hart (Nacy) were reappointed to the Parks & Recreation Commission, with new members Todd Cimino-Johnson (Burk) and Kristen Shabanowitz (Cummings) joining them.

Three town residents were appointed to the Standing Residential Traffic Committee—Sandy Grossman (Burk), Raymond Jones (Bagdasarian), and Michael Vella (Nacy).

Peter Hill (Burk) and Aaron Nadler (Bagdasarian) were reappointed to the Technology and Communications Commission, while Katherine Johnson (Cummings) and Rick Jackson (Nacy) are new members.

Finally, three new members are joining the Tree Commission. They are Elizbeth Welch (Burk), Philip Marshall (Bagdasarian), and Thomas Adams (Cummings).

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the months ahead with FBO competition resulting in lower gas prices and plans moving forward to build new hangars on the west side of the airport property. Town leaders, he said, envision the airport’s operations five or 10 years in the future.

“We need to think like that. We need to budget like that,“ Kuhn said.

Commissioners have also expressed concerns about indications that Burk was pushing for quick action, perhaps taking the proposed changes to a public hearing by next month. They suggested broader community input, with special meetings held with different interest groups.

Councilman Neil Steinberg, the council’s appointed representative to the commission, agreed the transition could take several months. He said he also did not have advanced knowledge of the mayor’s plan, noting it was developed by Burk, Town Manager Kaj Dentler and Town Attorney Christopher Spera.

While Burk said it was unlikely the commission would be asked to participate in the Town Council’s planned Jan. 25 work session on her proposed changes, Boykin said the commission hopes to have some constructive input to provide.

The panel will hold a special meeting Wednesday, after this paper’s deadline.

Boykin said this week he expects the commission to offer its feedback to the council following that meeting.

Another topic that may get raised during the council’s debate on the changes is whether the commission should instead move to an airport authority, an independent entity charged with overseeing the airport. If so, Leesburg could look to some of its neighbors for examples. The Winchester Regional Airport is run by an airport authority, with board members from five neighboring local governments—Frederick, Warren, Shenandoah, Clarke and the City of Winchester. On a

larger scale, the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority manages both the Washington Dulles and Reagan National airports, and is governed by a 17-member board of directors, with members appointed by the governors of Virginia and Maryland, the mayor of Washington, DC and the president of the United States.

Several council members have said that they would be interested in considering that change. Boykin, a member of the commission for almost 20 years and chairman during much of that time, also said he would be interested in having that discussion, but warned it would not be a brief one.

“I would welcome discussion on an authority but that would require public input sessions and actually wanting to hear everyone’s opinion and doing significant research,” he said. n

BY KARA C. RODRIGUEZ krodriguez@loudounnow.com

The longtime former head of the town’s Economic Development Department and a former Town Council member are among the many Leesburg residents newly appointed to a town board or commission.

Last week, the Town Council unanimously approved a series of appointments to its advisory boards and commissions, primarily from its three newest members, along with recently re-elected Mayor Kelly Burk.

Marantha Edwards, a longtime former staff member of the town’s Economic Development Department and its director for her last decade at Town Hall, was nominated by Councilman Ara Bagdasarian for appointment to the town’s Economic Development Commission. Also joining the EDC is Patrick Williams, the owner and operator of Westpark Advisors, LLC, a service-disabled veteran-owned small business. Williams was nominated

by Councilwoman Kari Nacy. Burk nominated Brittany Youkers, a senior consultant and project manager for Suntiva, for re-appointment.

Joining the Diversity Commission is Vanessa Maddox, who served on the Town Council from November 2017 to December 2018. Maddox, who upon her election became the first Black woman to serve on the Town Council, was appointed to the commission by Bagdasarian. Join-

Airport Commission continued from page 6 al than I thought it was going to be,” Commission Chairman Dennis Boykin said.

He said part of the frustration was borne from commissioners’ decades-long efforts to build the airport from an ignored country airstrip to a modern airport, often without the support of town leaders and even battling efforts to close the operation and sell the land. While he said a new commission structure would not be the end of the world, Boykin warned against a “radical revision” to its operations.

Both Kuhn and Shye Gilad, CEO of the airport’s other FBO, ProJet Aviation, have said they support Burk’s changes, and Burk said she consulted with both of them in preparing her recommendations to the council. Kuhn said the town should expect the airport to change dramatically in

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Retired economic development director Marantha Edwards is returning to town service as a member of Leesburg’s Economic Development Commission.

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The Virginia Department of Education last week released new guidance aimed at getting the commonwealth’s K-12 students back in the classroom. And, they could be in the classroom even longer this year if divisions opt to extend the school year or pivot to year-round calendars.

Gov. Ralph Northam made the announcement as part of a Jan. 14 briefing on the COVID-19 vaccination rollout.

It came two days after the Loudoun County School Board adopted additional measurements designed to tailor future classroom closures when coronavirus outbreaks occur, but it remained uncertain when in-person learning will resume.

Northam said the new guidance represents a shift from a position that it may be best for schools to be closed during the pandemic to one that schools should be open.

“If you look at the data, schools are very safe. It’s the communities that we worry about,” Northam said.

The new policies encourage school divisions to focus on classroom mitigation strategies to ensure the safety of teachers, staff and students, rather than on the level of the virus’ spread in the community.

Similar to the new strategy under development by the Loudoun County School Board, the new state policies call on administrators to look for outbreaks at the classroom or school level.

Northam said it was important for students to go back to the classroom.

“Children are hurting right now. Families are hurting,” he said.

Pointing to falling test scores as evidence that students are falling behind in a distance learning environment, Northam said local school leaders may decide to expand the school year or consider yearround schools.

Although Loudoun’s School Board has been pushing to accelerate vaccinations for educators as part of its back-to-school plan, Northam said that wasn’t necessary as adherence to mitigation strategies have proven to create safe classroom environments.

“Children are hurting right now. Families are hurting.”

— Gov. Ralph Northam

In a letter to school division superintendents, State Health Director Dr. M. Norman Oliver and Superintendent of Public Instruction James F. Lane noted that even with careful planning and preparation, COVID cases will continue to appear.

“It is not possible to eliminate all risk of disease in community settings, such as schools. Students and staff most at risk of serious complications from COVID-19 should continue to have remote learning and working options,” they wrote. “But the risks of not opening schools need to be carefully considered and given proper weight. Long-term school closures as a mitigation strategy for COVID-19 transmission may cause inadvertent harm to children; for example, children who do not have in-person instruction may suffer learning loss with long-term effects, mental health issues, or a potential regression in social skills.”

Resuming Classes Loudoun’s hybrid learning program— providing at least two days of in-person classes per week to students who selected that option—was suspended just before the winter break when COVID-19 cases increased above adopted safety levels in mid-December. At that time, about 7,000 students in grades K-5 and others in specialized programs had been participating in hybrid learning. Many school leaders had hoped to expand that offering to middle and high school students starting this week, with the beginning of the second REOPENING SCHOOLS continues on page 9

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Reopening schools continued from page 8 semester. However, with caseloads at the highest level since May, that won’t be happening.

The focus now is getting at least the youngest pupils and special education students back in classrooms by early next month. And that effort may not only be linked to a reduction in community spread but also the pace at which educators can be vaccinated.

Last week, the School Board adopted procedures that would avoid an automatic division-wide school closure based on measures of community spread. Instead, in-person learning would be suspended in individual classes, schools or school clusters if outbreaks occur.

That was a welcome change for board members who have been pushing to increase in-person learning. They point to the remarkably low known instances of on-campus transmissions of the virus— only 12 such events since the pandemic began, according to the staff—and the educational and mental health benefits that come with having students in classrooms.

However, a board majority has focused

on concerns that efforts to ensure the safety of staff and students have fallen short and that the increasing post-holiday caseload makes a return to class unsafe.

School campuses will not reopen until the division’s original trigger is met. The number of new cases per 100,000 residents over a 14-day period must fall below 200 for five consecutive days or the 14-day average positivity rate of COVID-19 PCR tests must fall below 10% for five consecutive days.

The number of new cases per 100,000 people this week climbed above 600 for the first time and hasn’t been below 200 for several months. The more likely trigger to allow in-person learning to resume is the positivity rate, which was at 16% this week, but has been declining in recent days.

Widespread vaccinations are viewed as critical to reduce both caseload measurements. As of Tuesday, nearly 13,000 Loudoun residents had received at least one of the two shots required to complete the vaccination.

Vaccinating Educators Among the reasons School Board members opted not to bring at least some

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students back to class this month is a concern that such action would slow the effort to get educators vaccinated.

As the board has pushed to put teachers to the front of the line for the limited number of vaccinations, the staff has been working with the Health Department to create a dedicated point of distribution for educators. Forty-five of the division’s registered nurses have undergone training to administer the vaccines and 49 other members of the health staff have volunteered to help with that process.

Concerns about the vaccine effort resulted in the majority rejecting efforts supported by Ian Serotkin (Blue Ridge), Jeff Morse (Dulles) and John Beatty (Catoctin) to resume hybrid learning more quickly.

If students were to return to classrooms, those medical staffers would not be available to participate in the vaccination push, board members were told.

Board members also asked for ways to track the number of teachers who receive the vaccine and urged the staff to look for ways to expand the vaccination effort beyond school hours—to nights and weekends—to speed the process.

New Equipment in Place When to resume the hybrid program is scheduled to next be considered at the board’s Jan. 26 meeting.

When classes do resume, there will be some additional features in place.

First, Interim Superintendent Scott A. Ziegler announced plans for a system that will allow school staff members to anonymously report violations of mitigation protocols designed to stem the spread of the virus on campus. That is designed to address a key concern of teachers and the Loudoun Education Association that school safety efforts remain inconsistent or inadequate.

Also, the staff has installed thermal cameras at the entrances to all schools and most school buildings that will detect individuals who may have a high temperature. The passive systems will provide alerts to administrators.

Students riding the bus to and from school now will have WIFI connectivity.

Each of the division’s 823 buses have been equipped to offer content-filtered internet connections to up to 65 students simultaneously.

The equipment was purchased using federal CARES Act funds. n

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Public Safety Trial Set for Ashburn Stabbing Case; Defense to Push for Plea Deal

BY PATRICK SZABO

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The 18-year-old Ashburn man facing felony charges from a May 2020 stabbing could wait in jail until December for a trial in Circuit Court.

Erick Joya-Morales is scheduled for a Dec. 6-10 jury trial in Circuit Court for three counts of felony aggravated malicious wounding following a stabbing May 8, 2020, near Blossom Hill Terrace in The Grove Joya-Morales at Flynn’s Crossing neighborhood in Ashburn. Before then, his defense counsel, Tony Paracha, will request the court enforce a previously agreed-to plea deal.

In August, Paracha worked out a plea deal with prosecutors in which they agreed to not prosecute two of the charges

and to reduce the remaining charge to felony unlawful wounding; Paracha said Joya-Morales acted in self-defense in two of the three stabbings.

Prosecutors also agreed to push for all of Joya-Morales’ jail time to be suspended if he were to be convicted of that single reduced charge, as long as a Joya-Morales received “extensive” time in the Loudoun Juvenile Detention Center for a separate, unrelated conviction in Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court, Paracha said.

In September, Joya-Morales pleaded guilty to the reduced charge. But in November, Circuit Court Judge Jeanette Irby rejected the plea deal. Paracha said last week he planned to file a motion requesting the court enforce that plea agreement.

While the December trial is set for one count of felony unlawful wounding, Joya-Morales will again be indicted on all three felony aggravated malicious wounding charges in February.

Joya-Morales has been held at the Adult Detention Center since May. n

JANUARY 21, 2021

KKK Propaganda Distributed on MLK Weekend; Police Investigating LOUDOUN NOW STAFF REPORT

Leesburg Police and the Loudoun Sheriff ’s Office are investigating several incidents involving propaganda fliers being distributed by individuals claiming to be Ku Klux Klan members, on the Saturday before Martin Luther King Jr. Day. On the morning of Saturday, Jan. 16, the Leesburg Police Department began receiving reports of suspicious fliers found outside of homes on the east side of town. Meanwhile, the Loudoun County Sheriff ’s Office also received reports of KKK propaganda fliers found in the driveways of several homes along Hampshire Station Drive in Sterling.

According to the Sheriff ’s Office, the fliers were in plastic bags and weighed down with birdseed, and were similar to fliers distributed in

the region over the same weekend in the past several years.

Both departments concluded that the material appears to have been distributed randomly and was not specifically targeting any particular individuals. Detectives will work with local, state, and federal partners to identify any potential threats to the community.

The Sheriff ’s Office is asking that anyone with information about these cases, or with possible surveillance video, to call Detective Pickrell at 703-777-1021. Tips can also be submitted through the Loudoun County Sheriff ’s Office app.

Residents may report suspicious activity to the Leesburg Police Department 24/7 on our non-emergency dispatch line at 703-771-4500. Those wishing to remain anonymous can call the Leesburg Crime Line at 703443-TIPS (8477). n

SAFETY briefs Sheriff’s Office Investigates Attempted 7-Eleven Robbery The Sheriff ’s Office is investigating an attempted robbery of a 7-Eleven in the Cascades Plaza shopping center in Sterling.

Shortly before 3 a.m. Jan. 13, a man entered the convenience store, located off Cascades Parkway, displayed a handgun and demanded cash, the Sheriff ’s Office reported. The clerk attempted to open the register multiple times before the suspect fled.

Deputies learned from an employee at the 7-Eleven store off West Church Road that the same man had attempted to enter that store, but the doors were locked for security reasons.

The suspect was described as a white or Hispanic male, 5-feet, 6-inches tall, weighing about 160 pounds, wearing a black hooded sweatshirt, black pants, black sneakers with white soles, gloves and a mask.

Anyone with any information on the identity of the suspect is asked to contact Detective R. Reed at 703-777-1021. Callers wishing to remain anonymous can call Loudoun Crime Solvers at 703-777-1919

or submit a tip through the Loudoun County Sheriff ’s Office app.

Loudoun County Fire Rescue

The attic of a house in Waterford caught fire on Wednesday, Jan. 13 doing about $900,000 in damage and displacing two people and three dogs.

It was the second of two fires that afternoon.

Electrical Fires Displace 3 People, 4 Dogs Two structure fires in the Waterford and Lovettsville area last Wednesday displaced three adults and four dogs, and did nearly a million dollars in damage.

Just before 4:20 p.m. Jan. 13, fire and rescue units from Loudoun County and Frederick County, MD were dispatched to

a house fire in the 15000 block of Berlin Turnpike in Lovettsville after a resident called 911 to report smoke inside the home coming from an attic vent.

Firefighters found a fire in the attic above the kitchen, made access to the ceiling to extinguish the fire and ensure there was no fire extension to the rest of the home. The Loudoun County Fire Marshal’s Office determined the fire was caused by an overloaded circuit.

One adult and one dog were displaced and are staying with family. Damages are estimated at $80,000.

Just over an hour later, fire and rescue units from Loudoun County including Lucketts, Hamilton, Leesburg, Lovettsville, Purcellville, Round Hill, as well as units from Frederick County, MD were dispatched to a house fire in the 15000 block of Clover Hill Road in Waterford.

A 911 caller reported fire on the roof of a neighbor’s home on his street. The caller remained on the line while rushing to alert his neighbors to evacuate. Investigators determined the fire was caused by an electrical malfunction in the attic.

Two adults and three dogs were displaced and staying with family in the area.

Damages are estimated at $900,000.

Deputy Prosecutor Leaves Loudoun, Faces DC Bar Investigation Loudoun’s Commonwealth’s Attorney’s Office experienced significant staff turnover since Buta Biberaj took office as the chief prosecutor a year ago. Two weeks ago, Deputy Commonwealth’s Attorney Bruce A. Johnson, Jr. became the latest to leave the office. He is under scrutiny by the DC Bar. According to an automatic reply from Johnson’s email address, he is “no longer with” the office, as of Jan. 6. The automatic reply was signed by Biberaj, who has yet to respond to comment on Johnson’s departure.

As Johnson leaves his Loudoun post, the DC Bar’s Office of Disciplinary Counsel is conducting an investigation into allegations that he mismanaged his former clients’ money. Those complaints stem from incidents in 2015 and 2017 when Johnson was working at a private law firm practicing in Maryland and DC. The DC Bar’s Board on Professional Responsibility Hearing Committee has held four days of hearings via Zoom calls and will resume the hearings Feb. 2-4.

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Business

Old Glory DC Readies For March 13 Home Opener Loudoun County’s new Major League Rugby team, Old Glory DC, has taken the “Loudoun Is Ready” pledge, committing to fan, player, and staff health and well-being ahead of its planned eight home games at Segra Field in 2021.

The pledge, taken in partnership with Loudoun Economic Development, is designed to reinforce the team’s commitment to COVID-19 preventative measures outlined by the CDC and Virginia Department of Health.

“We’re thrilled to be a new part of the Loudoun County community,” stated Old Glory Chairman Chris Dunlavey.

“Like the county, we believe in putting the health and safety of our supporters, neighbors and business partners first. So, this was an easy pledge to make.”

“We are excited to welcome Old Glory DC home to Loudoun County, and salute their integration into our community. In doing so, they become the first professional rugby team to play a game in Loudoun, furthering our growth as a sporting destination,” stated Loudoun Economic Development Executive Director Buddy Rizer.

“We commend the organization for taking the ‘Loudoun Is Ready’ pledge and prioritizing preventative safety measures.”

Old Glory DC competes in Major

Loudoun Economic Development

Loudoun County’s resident Major League Rugby team, Old Glory DC, has taken the “Loudoun Is Ready” pledge.

League Rugby’s Eastern Conference against teams from Atlanta, New England, New Orleans, New York and Toronto, and plays games against Western Conference teams Austin, Houston, San Diego, Seattle

and Utah.

The 2021 season kicks off at Segra Field on March 13, with season tickets available. After 18 weeks of regular season action and two weeks of playoffs, the season

concludes with the Major League Rugby Championship Final in August.

Learn more about the pledge at LoudounIsReady.com, and about the team at OldGloryDC.com. n

Business Organizations Unite for Restaurant Social Media Campaign People who order from local restaurants and post about it with the hashtag #LoveLoudounFood on Instagram could get the next meal for free—and also play an important part in helping those businesses stay afloat.

Prizes include a family meal for six on Super Bowl Sunday, a dinner for two on Valentine’s Day and a family meal for six on St. Patrick’s Day. The three Loudoun County organizations behind the Loudoun Is Ready initiative are launching a new chapter to the program to support the restaurant industry as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to impact local businesses.

Visit Loudoun, Loudoun Economic Development and the Loudoun Chamber of Commerce this week announced the launch of the #LoveLoudounFood Restaurant Sweepstakes, a social media campaign aimed at driving business to

local restaurants throughout the winter.

The new initiative, which will run through mid-March, encourages people to dine in or order out from their favorite Loudoun restaurant and post a picture of their meal on Instagram with the hashtag #LoveLoudounFood. People who do that and also tag and follow the restaurant they order from will have a chance to win one of three dining experiences from a local eatery.

“Restaurants are a key part of our hospitality industry and we know they have taken a significant hit during the pandemic,” said Visit Loudoun President & CEO Beth Erickson. “We wanted to create a campaign that not only makes cash registers ring, but also encourages people to become ambassadors for their favorite restaurants by posting photos of the meals and places they love.”

Each social media post using

#LoveLoudounFood is considered an entry, so the more people frequent local restaurants, the more entries they can submit.

“From the jobs they create and the tax dollars they generate, to the many donations they have made to fundraisers for local nonprofits, schools and youth sports, Loudoun’s restaurants have always been there for our community,” said Loudoun Chamber President Tony Howard. “Now it is time for our community to be there for Loudoun’s restaurants. And by participating in the #LoveLoudounFood campaign, we help guarantee our favorite eateries will remain there for us, for a long time to come.”

Details about the campaign can be found on the Loudoun Is Ready website at biz.loudoun.gov/loudoun-is-readyrestaurant. Loudoun Is Ready showcases Loudoun businesses that have pledged

to follow the latest safety guidelines outlined by the Virginia Department of Health and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The website also features a Restaurant Randomizer that will suggest a place to dine.

“Dozens of Loudoun restaurants, representing every town and corner of the county, offering cuisine from all over the world, have taken the ‘Loudoun Is Ready’ pledge to follow the latest health guidelines. Leveraging takeout, curbside pickup and outdoor seating, these resilient businesses have pivoted their operations to better align with your safety,” said Loudoun Economic Development Executive Director Buddy Rizer. “If you have the means to do so, now is the time to financially support the Loudoun restaurants that you love.” n

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Nonprofit

Loudoun Museum Launches Virtual Exhibit on Pandemic LOUDOUN NOW STAFF REPORT

The Loudoun Museum is building a virtual exhibit on the COVID pandemic stories of Loudoun residents, aiming to document and preserve this moment in history.

“Collecting COVID Memories,” which started in the spring during the early COVID-19 lockdowns, is a virtual archive of photographs, videos, diary entries, and songs that were submitted by county residents to document how people are experiencing this historic time and to showcase Loudoun’s resiliency and creativity. The website also has an additional site that provides information on historical pandemics.

The website was developed in partnership with the Loudoun County Office of

Loudoun County

The landing page of the Loudoun Museum’s new “Collecting COVID Memories” virtual exhibit.

Mapping and Geographic Information.

“Whether you’re telecommuting, homeschooling, care-taking or just finding

creative ways to maintain social distancing guidelines and your sanity, you are living through historic times. That means

the products of your isolation—the ‘Imagine’ karaoke videos, the scarf you learned to knit, the homeschool curriculum you created—are all historic artifacts,” said Loudoun Museum Visitor Experience Manager Andrea Ekholm.

The website also has a submission page to allow Loudouners to continue to submit their experiences.

“This is an on-going virtual exhibit, and we hope to continuously update the website with new submissions as residents continue to cope with the pandemic in myriad ways,” Ekholm said.

The “Collecting COVID Memories” site is at bit.ly/CollectingCovidMemories.

For more information, contact the Loudoun Museum at 703-777-0099 or info@loudounmuseum.org. n

GIVING back Siker, Wadehra Take Leadership Posts at Community Foundation The Community Foundation for Loudoun and Northern Fauquier Counties begins 2021 with new board leadership.

Paul Siker, founder and CEO of Advanced Recruiting Trends, stepped into the role of chairman. Lucky Wadehra, senior vice president and business banking manager at Wells Fargo, will serve as vice chairwoman. Terri Minchew, community volunteer and philanthropist, will serve a second term as secretary. Kimberely Evans, founder of Generations Gourmet Catering and program manager at ARG, Inc., and new board member Jaclyn O’Brien, founder and CEO of Fresh Eye Innovative Solutions and Accounting, will serve as co-treasurers.

Tracey White, vice president of Community and Government Relations at HCA StoneSprings Hospital, completed a two-year tenure as the board chairwoman in December. She led the board during a significant period of growth for the organization that included staff expansions, increased grant making, and the organization’s move into new offices in Leesburg with the development of the Claude Moore Nonprofit Training Center in 2019.

White will continue to serve on the board

ic women’s fashion in all seasons. It sells classic and fashion-forward apparel, accessories and gifts at affordable prices.

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One Family Gives Nonprofit Asks for Community Support

Wadehra

for another term as a director.

Other new board members are attorney Tim Thompson and Charmaine Bushrod, clinical operations manager at Kaiser Permanente of the Mid-Atlantic States. Continuing their board service are Kirsten Langhorne, Founder of Langhorne Custom Homes; Andy Johnston, grant officer at the PATH Foundation; Connie Moore, vice president and principal analyst of Deep Analysis; Matt Durham, head of Analyst Relations at New Relic; David Peña, Realtor Atoka Properties; Tara Trout, assistant vice president AHT Insurance; and Janelle Brevard, chief storyteller for the National Association of Realtors.

Middleburg Store Donates Clothes to Women In Need Wendy Osborn, the founder of the Chloe’s boutique in Middleburg, recently worked with the YMCA of Metropolitan

Contributed

Chloe’s founder Wendy Osborn provided 11 women in need with clothes.

Washington and YMCA Loudoun County to provide 11 women in need with jackets, coats, slacks, handbags, jewelry, scarves and other accessories, along with customized gift bags. Ciao Milano, Elietian, Gabriel + Simone, and Mer-Sea also contributed to the cause.

Osborn said she considered the donation part of her routine business mission.

“I wanted to surprise and help some women in our community, especially because this year has been difficult for so many,” she said. “… Giving back is so important.”

Chloe’s, located at 12 E. Washington St., strives to bring fresh and dynam-

One Family Gives, the nonprofit attached to the Lovettsville-area One Family Brewing, is soliciting financial contributions from the community to continue its mission to help anyone in need.

Brewery owner David Keuhner started the nonprofit last month to help individuals and families in need, whether that help is for a child who has lost a parent, for an elderly person who needs help mowing their lawn, for a wounded warrior who needs a ramp built into their house, or for disaster relief efforts.

Keuhner for years has helped those in need, by distributing clothes to homeless people in Washington, DC, and, perhaps most notably, by shuttling supplies to Wilmington, NC in September 2018 to help those affected by Hurricane Florence.

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100WomenStrong Tops $570K in COVID-19 Relief

Douglas Graham

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Maverick Bikes & Café Donates 36 Bikes to Schools

100WomenStrong capped off its 2020 funding with another round of donations designed to help keep Loudoun’s most vulnerable community members housed.

The philanthropic group last month made donations of $10,000 to American Legion Post 2001, $12,000 to Loudoun Cares, and $20,000 to St. Gabriel’s Episcopal Church, closing 2020 with total donations of $570,455, including the purchase and distribution of $25,000 worth of PPE for first responders early in the pandemic and the creation of the Pay it Forward direct assistance loan program with $50,000 to Northern Virginia Family Service to help area residents cover basic expenses.

“When it became clear that Loudoun nonprofits were going to have to cancel fundraising events and that other traditional fundraising efforts were being affected by the COVID pandemic, we pivoted our funding approach to help keep them open and operating,” said Grants Chairwoman Stephanie Place.

“We worked diligently to keep a pulse on the urgent needs of our county’s non-

profit needs and carefully vetted requests, starting monthly rounds of funding in late spring of 2020.

“As we have shared, we were very impressed with how our nonprofits all looked out for each other and only asked for what was really needed in order to be sure that other organizations also had access to funding,” Place continued. “Given how hard it was for everyone last year, this was very admirable and reinforced how so many Loudoun County nonprofit organizations put the needs of their clients and the community first.”

During 2020, 100WomenStrong disbursed 55 grants to nonprofit organizations that serve Loudoun County.

Members plan to continue with COVID funding through the first half of 2021 and will reassess its approach as the COVID vaccine becomes more widely available.

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HILLSBORO Town Anticipates Scheduled Residential Power Outage

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A farmstead dating back to the 1800s stands on the property where the county is building the Lovettsville Community Park. Preservationists are pushing for studies to be conducted to learn more about the site and preserve it for years to come.

Preservationists Push for Study of Historic Structures at Lovettsville Park

BY PATRICK SZABO pszabo@loudounnow.com

In a few months, western Loudouners are expected to have baseball and soccer fields, equestrian trails and other outdoor recreations to enjoy at the long-planned Lovettsville Community Park. But those amenities will be built on property where a quarter-millennia of history is still visible and salvageable for preservation.

The county’s park project is more than 15 years old, but it didn’t get underway until July 2020, when Dustin Construction crews started work under an $11.15 million contract. That work should wrap up late this summer. It includes the construction of off-leash dog areas, a pond, an amphitheater, four softball/baseball fields, three soccer fields, an equestrian area and equestrian and walking trails on a 90-acre property between Broad Way and Berlin Turnpike.

Situated close by are about a dozen buildings dating back prior to the Revolutionary War. Many have been vandalized through the years; some have fallen to their foundations.

Now, preservationists—including those from the Loudoun Heritage Commission, the Lovettsville Historical Society & Museum and even the county staff—are pushing the county government to study and document the structures to

learn more about their history and construction methods and exhibit them for years to come.

“We’re trying to learn as much as we can,” said Lori Kimball, a local historical researcher. “I think we’re all in this together trying to learn more about those buildings.”

The history of the property dates back to 1769, when Christian Gottlieb Ruse began farming the land, according to research by Kimball and Historical Society Vice President Ed Spannaus.

When Ruse died in 1821, his son, Henry, took over. Before Henry died in 1868, he divided the property into lots for his wife, daughter and two sons to manage.

The 60-acre parcel owned by Henry’s son, Emanuel, was eventually sold to the Smith family. And in 1933, Owen Reed purchased the portion of the property that makes up most of the park. The other 30 acres were once parts of the parcels owned

by Henry’s wife and daughter.

Throughout the past 251 years, the three different families built structures including a farmhouse, a summer kitchen, a spring house, a meat house, a chicken house, a machine shed, an animal shed, a dairy barn, an icehouse, a silage pit and a stone bank barn.

Kimball said the property portrays the lives of everyday people from years gone by, not wealthy landowners. “It’s representative of an average working farm in the

1800s,” she said.

The most visible of the structures is the dilapidated farmhouse that sits between the community center on East Broad Way and the elementary school off South Loudoun Street. The building was constructed in at least two stages and was completed in the late 1880s. Kimball said that building is unique because log construction was becoming more obsolete by that time period.

While the county plans to demolish the farmhouse and build a gravel parking lot and grass amphitheater next door, Department of Transportation and Capital Infrastructure Communications Manager Shawn Taylor Zelman said the county is documenting the farmhouse, along with its accompanying structures.

She said the county’s contractor is developing a technical report that will include plans and sketches of the log portion of the farmhouse, the summer kitchen, the meat house, the bank barn and the dairy barn. Zelman said a sketch of the farmstead would document construction typology and determine when the buildings were constructed. “[I]t is the intent of the county to save as much as possible to add to the interpretive area of this farmstead,” she said.

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Hillsboro residents have been alerted to expect a one-time power outage as Dominion Energy crews pull and splice electric and communications cables through duct banks.

Mayor Roger Vance announced this week that Verizon and Dominion Power had been provided access to the entire length of underground conduit in town, as work on the town’s $14.3 million traffic calming project continues. Verizon has already begun deploying crews throughout the work zone and Dominion crews are expected to soon enter town after the 9:30 a.m. weekday closures.

Vance stated the town would coordinate the power outage between property owners and Dominion.

Mayor, 5 Council Members Sworn in for 2-Year Terms Incumbent Hillsboro Mayor Roger Vance and five Town Council members were sworn into their positions Tuesday night.

The Nov. 3 town election saw Vance re-elected to serve a ninth two-year term; Vice Mayor Amy Marasco re-elected to serve her seventh two-year term; Stephen Moskal, Laney Oxman and Claudia Forbes re-elected to serve their second twoyear terms; and newcomer Lisa Franke elected for a first time.

All six were elected via write-in ballots, the way residents have historically elected their town leaders.

MIDDLEBURG Town Council Recognizes 4 For Years of Service The Middleburg Town Council last Thursday night voted to adopt resolutions recognizing Maribe Chandler-Gardiner, Peter Hitchens, H.H. “Dev” Roszel and Tonya Taylor.

Chandler-Gardiner served on the Arts Council from 2015 to 2020. In that time, she provided “practical suggestions and ideas from an artist’s perspective” and was “very generous” with her gifts.

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Purcellville Police Join Newly Formed Regional Incident Investigation Team

BY PATRICK SZABO pszabo@loudounnow.com

If a Purcellville resident or police officer is again killed or injured in a shootout or other incident, detectives from neighboring police agencies will be called in to uncover the facts.

The Town Council last week voted unanimously to approve a memorandum of understanding allowing the town’s Police Department to join the Northern Virginia Police Chiefs and Sheriffs Committee’s newly formed Critical Incident Response Team. That team will see detectives from 11 member agencies come together to investigate incidents involving the serious injury or death of a police officer and/or civilian, such as shootings, in-custody deaths and officer suicides.

Participating in the initiative are the

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Dumpsters, donated a truck to collect food donations for Seven Loaves Food Bank’s food drive in December. Hitchen has volunteered his services to Seven Loaves for the remainder of the year, according to the resolution of appreciation.

Roszel served on the Economic Development Advisory Committee from February 2019 to December 2020. In that time, he chaired the committee and led the development of an economic development strategic plan for the town.

Taylor served on the Go Green Committee from June 2018 to December 2020.

In that time, she assisted in the organization of the 2019 Wellness Day and participated in multiple town-wide cleanups.

police departments in Arlington, Fairfax City, Falls Church, Herndon, Leesburg, Manassas City, Manassas Park, the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority, Prince William County, Purcellville and Vienna.

If Purcellville Police calls on the team, detectives from every agency aside from Purcellville will conduct a criminal investigation alongside the Loudoun Commonwealth’s Attorney’s Office.

Police Chief Cynthia McAlister last week said that criminal investigation would be entirely separate from the administrative internal investigation.

“It’s completely two separate paths,” she said.

McAlister emphasized that joining the team would benefit the town because it lacks “a lot of resources.”

“We depend on other jurisdictions, so that’s the big benefit to us,” she said.

“We get the expertise and we get the

the Town Council will have the option to freeze expenditures. The new budget will also include two revenue scenarios: the “most probable” scenario and the “worse case” scenario. The town will adjust the budget to either scenario based on economic conditions as it moves closer to adoption.

The town staff is expecting an increase in residential real estate assessments, but a 14% decrease in commercial assessments.

Overall, it’s expecting a 5.5% increase in real estate revenue in FY22.

Following Davis’ budget presentation Feb. 11, the Town Council will discuss the budget Feb. 25, March 11, March 25, April 8 and April 22. It could adopt the budget May 27, June 10 or June 24 at the latest. A public hearing will be held May 13.

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Town Manager to Present FY 2022 Budget Feb. 11

Town Solicits Bids for Pullen House Purchase Middleburg Town Manager Danny

Davis will present his proposed Fiscal Year 2022 budget to the Town Council on Feb. 11.

The proposed FY22 budget will include a full year of revenues and expenditures with the expectation that the economy will return to normal. But the town staff noted there will be latent effects from the COVID-19 pandemic, which is why

The Purcellville Town Council voted last week to direct the town staff to prepare a solicitation seeking bids from parties interested in buying the Pullen House property.

According to the council’s motion, the lowest offer the town will consider is $330,000, although the town staff was directed to consult with real estate pro-

equipment and the utensils that we need.”

Councilman Joel Grewe said joining the team was “a great add for the community.”

Joining the team will have no impact on the town’s budget other than if a Purcellville Police officer is called to assist another jurisdiction on off-duty time, at which point the town may need to pay that officer overtime.

Purcellville’s last officer involved shooting occurred in 2014, when then-police officer Timothy Hood responded to a suicide call and fatally shot 17-year-old Christian Alberto Sierra as the teen moved toward Hood with a paring knife. No criminal charges were filed against Hood, but a five-day civil trial in fall 2019 resulted in a jury finding that his actions were unjustified. The jury ordered him to pay the Sierra family $3.81 million. n

fessionals to determine if that minimum should be raised. Town Manager David Mekarski said the town staff would brief the council on those talks before the council takes a vote to amend the minimum bid.

According to a staff report, the town purchased the property, which includes two parcels totaling 0.51 acres adjacent to the Fireman’s Field complex, for $175,000 in January 2011. Since then, the Town Council has discussed the condition of the house and the question of what to do with the property on multiple occasions.

The county’s assessment for the property is $264,300.

Town Council Discusses Electronic Marque Option The Town Council last Tuesday discussed a proposal to replace the 7-by-9foot town event sign at the northwest corner of the Main Street and Maple Avenue intersection with a nearly $40,000 digital sign.

Although the town Zoning Ordinance does not allow for the installation of electronic signs, “legal opinion states that the town can violate the zoning ordinance for its own projects,” the town staff asserted in its Jan. 12 meeting report.

The Town Council is expected to take action on the matter at its Jan. 26 meeting.

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Lovettsville park continued from page 14 groups are pushing for.

Kimball said preservationists want to determine if there are any buildings that can be saved from demolition and used as interpretive displays for generations to come.

Spannaus said, in addition to the main farmhouse, there are a few other structures worthy of preservation: the bank barn, a barn built into the side of a berm to provide animals with greater protection from the elements that was common among German settlers; the summer kitchen, which Kimball said could feature an exhibit allowing visitors to peer inside to see what the interior would have looked like in centuries past; and the meat house, which Spannaus said was pretty much still intact.

Spannaus said that, although most of the farmstead buildings are now only foundations, they could be used as interpretive displays, like what’s done in Greece and Italy. Still, Spannaus noted that he wasn’t comparing Lovettsville’s history to ancient Greece’s.

“Nonetheless, you could still do something that would be educational and instructive,” he said.

In 2009, an archaeological study conducted largely on the southern portion of the property uncovered the remains of stone and brick foundations, one of which Kimball said could be the foundation of a slave dwelling. County Archaeologist Michael Clem at the time noted the site included enough artifacts for it to be eligible for the National Register of Historic Places.

Kimball said “it’s really hard to say” whether the graves of any formerly enslaved persons exist on the property, noting that Clem did look for the signs of grave plots.

Kimball said the foundations found on the southern portion of the property already are marked off for preservation, as are the buildings included in the farmstead to the north. She said preservationists are hoping to learn more about the historical progression of the property from the pre-Civil War era, when slaves worked the land, through the 1950s.

“It’s learning more about that part of Lovettsville’s history,” she said.

Even if the county opts to demolish a majority of the structures on the property, Kimball said preservationists are hoping to at least save logs, and perhaps other building materials, from some of them to exhibit to the public.

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VDOT crews began work this week on a $5.6 million restoration project that will rehabilitate the 132-year-old John G. Lewis Memorial Bridge south of Lovettsville.

VDOT Begins Rehab of Historic Lovettsville-Area Bridge

BY PATRICK SZABO Pszabo@loudounnow.com

The Virginia Department of Transportation this week began a $5.6 million rehabilitation project on the historic John G. Lewis Memorial Bridge on Featherbed Lane, located about four miles southeast of Lovettsville.

Work to the 132-year-old bridge includes the installation of the existing truss above a new steel beam and timber deck bridge, the addition of a new bridge pier and the upgrade of the bridge railings.

Crews will spend the next few months performing the work and will use 200,000 pounds of structural steel, 320 linear-feet of guardrail and 9,000 board feet of 5.125inch glulam timber, according to plan sheets.

A months-long detour begins this week. Traffic between Milltown Road and Loyalty Road will be detoured along

Milltown Road, Lovettsville Road, Taylorstown Road and Loyalty Road back to Featherbed Lane until fall. Residents, visitors, delivery drivers and others needing to reach properties along Featherbed Lane will be able to do so, but traffic will be stopped at the bridge on either side, VDOT announced.

Variety Iron Works constructed the bridge in 1889 over Goose Creek on the Leesburg & Alexandria Turnpike, now Rt. 7. It was moved to its current location in 1932. Although it was previously able to handle 15 tons, that rating was reduced to 3 tons in 2013 because of its aging condition. It now sees an average of 60 vehicles cross it daily.

The bridge was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1974.

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Pastor Michelle Thomas, president of the NAACP’s Loudoun Chapter, charged that LaRock had violated his oath to uphold the federal and state constitutions by supporting insurrectionists and advocating the nullification of the elections results.

“We have a problem with David LaRock. His leadership is not just unbecoming, it’s dangerous,” Thomas said. “He should not be allowed to access the state capitol.

He is a national security risk. He must be should be removed.”

And at press time Tuesday evening, county supervisors were expected to pass another resolution that night calling for that resignation.

Supervisor Caleb A. Kershner (R-Catoctin) defended LaRock from the dais after a lengthy public comment session that included many Republican supporters urging the board not to take such action.

“Based upon both the turnout that we saw tonight and based upon what I’ve heard that those who wish to hurt Mr. LaRock have done nothing but make him a martyr of this board. And we all know when someone is martyred for what for speaking what they say, they become a hero,” Kershner said.

Other supervisors said LaRock shared in the responsibility for the attack on Congress.

“At the point where this crowd, inspired by months of lies promulgated by Donald Trump and others like Del. LaRock, surged into the capitol, Del. LaRock by his own account left, and then later he condemned the violence,” said Supervisor Kristen C. Umstattd (D-Leesburg). “By then the lies that Del. LaRock had told, along with his mentor Donald Trump and others, had threatened democracy and threatened America.”

“This is America because this is what America has become under Trump,” said Supervisor Juli E. Briskman (D-Algonkian). “So I would encourage people to stop saying ‘this isn’t America.’ This shouldn’t be America, but right now it is, and we saw the culmination last week.”

“Your vote is the most precious thing you have in a democracy,” said County Chair Phyllis J. Randall (D-At Large). “It’s what makes us, us. If you tell people over and over again that their vote didn’t count— people are going to fight if they think their vote didn’t count. People may be willing to die if they think their vote didn’t count.

People have died just for the right to vote, so the big lie of ‘your vote didn’t count’ is a very dangerous thing to say.”

JANUARY 21, 2021 One Republican supervisor, although not supporting the resolution, had some tough love for his colleagues in the Grand Old Party. Supervisor Matthew F. Letourneau (R-Dulles) said he would abstain from the vote, since he does not believe “it is appropriate for us as a county entity to be spending so much time on something like this, which is not county business.” But he did not condone spreading the conspiracy theories that led to the first storming of the U.S. Capitol since the War of 1812.

“It is truly the height of irresponsibility for somebody in elective office to put out information that is not correct to that extent,” Letourneau said of LaRock’s continued claims about the 2020 election.

He also pointed out that Joe Biden won approximately 61 percent of the vote in Loudoun—voters that he said Republicans would have to convince in the future if they want to win another election. And he pointed to his own elective and legislative record, urging lawmakers to focus on doing their jobs.

“I represent what’s called by some a blue district: a district that votes mostly for Democrats. I got a higher percentage of the vote than Del. LaRock did in his Republican district,” Letourneau said. “Del. LaRock introduced 41 bills last [General Assembly] session, passed zero. Not one.

Not too many members in the General Assembly can say that.”

LaRock has denied that his words or actions contributed to the violence.

“I think it’s a political witch hunt, where people are being made to distance themselves from Trump and from any alliance with or any involvement with this peaceful rally that took place in Washington,” LaRock said the morning after the Leesburg council vote. He argued the rally was separate from the people who stormed the capitol building.

“Rather than focusing on the business of Loudoun County and the needs of the colored community, they are wasting their time and taxpayer resources to attack me,” LaRock wrote in on his campaign website.

The use of the term “colored” drew fresh outrage and condemnations on social media and by NAACP leaders.

He has been removed from one of his committee assignments, the House of Delegates Transportation Committee, in a year when it is considering a bill to fight Greenway toll increases that has unprecedented support among Loudoun’s state delegation. Now, Del. David A. Reid (D32)—who has introduced a different Greenway bill—is Loudoun’s only representative on that committee. n

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AARP Platform Helps Build Multigenerational Workforces AARP in December released a new interactive digital platform, Growing with Age, to equip employers with tools, research, and resources to help them recognize the benefits of, build support for, and embrace multigenerational workforces.

The online initiative builds on the work of the Living, Learning, and Earning Longer Collaborative Initiative, a partnership between AARP, the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development, and the World Economic Forum to identify, share, and promote inclusive, age-diverse workplace practices from around the world.

“As people live, learn, and earn longer, AARP is committed to working with businesses to help them reap the benefits of a multigenerational workforce where people can continue to work for as long as they need or want to,” stated AARP CEO Jo Ann Jenkins.

“We are thrilled to launch this new digital platform with the World Economic Forum and OECD to continue helping employees and businesses thrive through workforces that maximize diversity, equity, and inclusion.”

Features of the Growing with Age platform include: • A new employer assessment to evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of their age-specific diversity and inclusion initiatives.

• A Workforce Benchmarking Tool to help businesses better understand how their age-diverse efforts measure against other organizations. Employers can also download a tailored toolkit based on their results.

• Case studies from age-inclusive organizations around the globe.

• Recent research from AARP and other organizations to help employers build, support and sustain multigenerational workforces.

A recent AARP survey showed that 83% of global business leaders recognize that multigenerational workforces are key to the growth and long-term success of their companies. However, the study, which surveyed nearly 6,000 employers in 36 countries, showed that 53% of employers do not include age as a factor in their company’s diversity and inclusion policies.

To learn more, go to aarp.org/ growingwithage. n

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Planning takes time and our future Villa neighborhood will be worth the wait – but the opportunity to become a resident at SVWC can now come sooner than you think. These extraordinary independent living residences for seniors will feature large open-concept floor plans with one- or two-bedrooms, each with multiple exposures to sunlight, a balcony and garage space. Villa residents will enjoy the myriad of amenities on our campus and all that historic Winchester has to offer.

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Our Lifecare program provides a full continuum of care right on campus, allowing you to enjoy maintenancefree living, as we take care of the chores so you can focus on fun, friendship, and the social aspects of living your best life. To learn more about The Villas and the Lifecare advantage, contact us or visit us online at svwc.org/villas.

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If you like a natural environment with easy access to walking paths that meander around a meadow and pond, then look no further than this exciting expansion. Each Villa building will have 9 or 10 residences with a community room for gatherings.

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At a Crossroads? Consider a Career as a Caregiver (StatePoint) Considering a career change? You’re in good company—18% of the deskless workforce who had a job during COVID-19 plan to leave for better benefits or job security, according to a recent survey by Quinyx.

Experts say that if you’re looking for meaningful work in a reliable, recession-proof industry, the field of home healthcare might be the right career path for you.

“At a time when work and life are blurring together more than ever, home caregiving allows for greater mobility and flexibility for professionals like LPNs, RNs and therapists, as well as home support aides and companions,” said Jennifer Sheets, president and chief executive officer of Interim HealthCare Inc. “Compassionate and mission-driven professionals within and outside of healthcare can bring their unique skills to these positions to ensure patients get the care they need.”

To encourage people from all professional backgrounds to consider whether a career in home healthcare is right for them, Sheets offers the following insights into the field:

Previous home care experience not required For certain roles, you don’t need a de-

Positions offer autonomy

If you already work in the healthcare industry, you may discover that providing personalized care to patients at home offers greater flexibility and autonomy than other sites of care in the industry. Home caregivers have full visibility into a patient’s health and provide the unique care the patient needs to achieve their goals.

What’s more, every day is different, offering diverse experiences that use every facet of your skill set.

Jobs are wide-ranging

gree or industry experience to qualify for a home caregiving position, you just need a compassionate heart and a willingness to help others. Whether you’re a licensed healthcare professional (like a nurse or therapist) or you’re employed in a service industry like hospitality, retail or food service, you likely have people skills and a desire to positively impact others, both of which are needed to step into this field

and begin a rewarding career.

The work is rewarding Seeking a career path with purpose?

Caregivers have the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of others every day. And, if you decide to take your career further, you can. The industry offers much potential for career growth.

In the case of Interim HealthCare Inc., a healthcare franchise company providing nurses, therapists, aides and other healthcare personnel to approximately 173,000 people annually and has been operating since 1966, there are job opportunities in every specialty: from medically complex pediatric patients to seniors who need a little bit of help. More information on Interim HealthCare and current openings across the country can be found by visiting IHCmadeforthis.com.

Sometimes, life brings you to a crossroads. For many people, that time is now.

Whether you’re looking to make a difference in a new industry or you’re seeking to level up your healthcare career, consider whether the field of home caregiving might be right for you. n

10 Early Signs and Symptoms of Alzheimer’s Memory loss that disrupts daily life may be a symptom of Alzheimer’s or other dementia. Alzheimer’s is a brain disease that causes a slow decline in memory, thinking and reasoning skills.

According to the Alzheimer’s Association, there are 10 warning signs and symptoms. If you notice any of them, don’t ignore them. Schedule an appointment with your doctor.

Memory loss that disrupts daily life One of the most common signs of Alzheimer’s disease, especially in the early stage, is forgetting recently learned information. Others include forgetting important dates or events, asking for the same questions over and over, and increasingly needing to rely on memory aids (e.g., reminder notes or electronic devices) or family members for things they used to handle on their own.

What’s a typical age-related change?

Sometimes forgetting names or appointments, but remembering them later.

Challenges in planning or solving problems Some people living with dementia may experience changes in their ability to develop and follow a plan or work with numbers. They may have trouble following a familiar recipe or keeping track of monthly bills. They may have difficulty concentrating and take much longer to do things than they did before.

What’s a typical age-related change?

Making occasional errors when managing finances or household bills.

Difficulty completing familiar tasks People with Alzheimer’s often find it hard to complete daily tasks. Sometimes they may have trouble driving to a fa-

lead to difficulty with balance or trouble reading. They may also have problems judging distance and determining color miliar location, organizing a grocery list or contrast, causing issues with driving. or remembering the rules of a favorite What’s a typical age-related game. change? Vision changes related to cataWhat’s a typical age-related change? racts.

Occasionally needing help to use microNew problems with words wave settings or to record a TV show.

Confusion with time or place People living with Alzheimer’s can lose track of dates, seasons and the passage of time. They may have trouble understanding something if it is not happening immediately. Sometimes they may forget where they are or how they got there.

What’s a typical age-related change? Getting confused about the day of the week but figuring it out later.

Trouble understanding visual images and spatial relationships For some people, having vision problems is a sign of Alzheimer’s. This may

in speaking or writing

People living with Alzheimer’s may have trouble following or joining a conversation. They may stop in the middle of a conversation and have no idea how to continue or they may repeat themselves.

They may struggle with vocabulary, have trouble naming a familiar object or use the wrong name (e.g., calling a “watch” a “hand-clock”).

What’s a typical age-related change? Sometimes having trouble finding the right word.

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Misplacing things and losing the ability to retrace steps A person living with Alzheimer’s disease may put things in unusual places.

They may lose things and be unable to go back over their steps to find them again. He or she may accuse others of stealing, especially as the disease progresses.

What’s a typical age-related change? Misplacing things from time to time and retracing steps to find them.

Decreased or poor judgment Individuals may experience changes in judgment or decision-making. For example, they may use poor judgment when dealing with money or pay less attention to grooming or keeping themselves clean.

What’s a typical age-related change?

Making a bad decision or mistake once in a while, like neglecting to change the oil in the car.

Withdrawal from work or social activities A person living with Alzheimer’s disease may experience changes in the ability to hold or follow a conversation. As a result, he or she may withdraw from hobbies, social activities or other engagements.

They may have trouble keeping up with a favorite team or activity.

What’s a typical age-related change? Sometimes feeling uninterested in family or social obligations.

Changes in mood and personality Individuals living with Alzheimer’s may experience mood and personality changes. They can become confused, suspicious, depressed, fearful or anxious. They may be easily upset at home, with friends or when out of their comfort zone.

What’s a typical age-related change? Developing very specific ways of doing things and becoming irritable when a routine is disrupted.

Get checked. Early detection matters. If you notice one or more signs in yourself or another person, it can be difficult to know what to do. Voicing worries about your own health might make them seem more “real.” Or, you may fear upsetting someone by sharing observations about changes in his or her abilities or behavior. However, these are significant health concerns that should be evaluated by a doctor to figure out what’s going on.

The Alzheimer’s Association maintains a 24/7 helpline operated by dementia experts at 800-272-3900. n

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Falcons Landing’s Johnson Center Earns 5-Star Rating U.S. News & World Report recently recognized The Johnson Center at Falcons Landing as one of the best skilled nursing care facilities in the nation in its 2020-2021 report.

Receiving a five-out-of-five rating for both Short-Term Rehabilitation and LongTerm Care, the Johnson Center has been placed in the top 5% of the United States’ 15,000 nursing homes.

“We’re so proud to have received a Five Star High Performance ratingthe highest distinction from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services—especially amidst a global pandemic,” said Sales & Marketing Director Leah Daily. “This honor speaks to our long history of service to seniors across the continuum of care, and the systems we have in place to handle any crisis.”

As the U.S. News methodology report stated, “COVID-19 has highlighted a long-standing fact: Which nursing home a person receives care in can dramatically influence their odds of staying healthy … nursing facilities also vary in quality and safety, and this source of variation mattered to residents and patients before the pandemic, matters to them during the pandemic, and will continue to matter to them after

The report recommends asking these questions when considering the quality of a facility:

• What is the ratio of nurses to residents?

• Is the home licensed and certified by the state?

• How long has the nursing home been in business and how experienced is leadership?

• What is the facility’s safety record? Have complaints been filed with the state agency that oversees it?

• Is the nursing home clean and well maintained?

• Do the residents look well cared for? the pandemic recedes.”

U.S. News & World Report ranks nursing homes using an evaluation that looks at patient safety and care, using standards such as vaccination percentages, prevention of falls, patient-centered therapies, qualified personnel, staffing ratios and rate of complaints, among other factors.

Falcons Landing provides a wide variety of health care services on its campus.

Licensed nurses and certified nursing assistants are on site 24 hours a day. The Johnson

• What services are provided and how much do they cost?

• Is the food good?

• Are the rooms suited for an ill or disabled senior? Look for things like grip bars in the bathrooms and railings on the beds.

• What social activities are offered?

Center at Falcons Landing also offers specialists in the fields of audiology, internal medicine, podiatry, dietetics, urology, dentistry, psychotherapy counseling, psychiatry, dermatology, orthopedics, and massage therapy.

This spring, Falcons Landing plans to open a stand-alone memory care neighborhood, The Hillside House, that will offer 18 private rooms dedicated to seniors living with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia. n

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Webinar to Unlock Veterans Funding for Assisted Living Lansdowne Heights is planning a special program on veteran benefits and how to access senior living care.

The program is designed for families looking for resources to help pay for inhome care or supplement costs in an assisted living or memory care community. The Jan. 27 webinar, from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m., will address these issues and answer other questions. The program will be hosted on Zoom and is free and open to the public.

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The first 10 families to register will get a 30-minute phone appointment with Castro to ask questions or walk through the forms needed to access veterans’ benefits.

To register, go to loudounnow.com/ vetsassistedliving. For assistance, call 703-936-7300 ext. 304. n

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The Volunteer Center—at loudouncares.org/volunteer-center—connects residents and corporate volunteers with local nonprofits looking for support. Current needs include contactless drivers, tutors, translators and nonprofit board members or staff support.

The Volunteer Center portal can be used by corporations to find volunteer opportunities for their employees, by residents looking to give back to their community through supporting nonprofit events and operations, and by nonprofits looking for volunteers to assist with everything from a one-time event to searching for highly skilled volunteers to help with delivering their direct services reducing their overhead costs.

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included in the monthly rent. Hessler Heights will offer all the newest and most impressive amenities including a state-of-the-art movie theatre, fitness center, library, chapel, business center, beauty/barber shop, outdoor terrace, billiards room, card tables, raised garden beds and even a fire pit for outdoor entertainment.

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Just Do What You Love

Ashburn Student Is Youngest Ever Community Leadership Nominee

BY JAN MERCKER jmercker@loudounnow.com

How do you balance running a business with the pressures of middle school?

For 14-year-old Mahsa Riar, the answer is passion.

Mahsa is the founder of Limitless Limb, a 2-year-old company that designs 3D-printed prosthetic limbs and assistive devices for children. The Ashburn teen is the youngest ever nominee for the Loudoun County Chamber of Commerce’s Community Leadership Awards.

For this young entrepreneur, who’s also a poet, artist and musician, the secret is combining a strong work ethic with doing what you love—and a desire to give back to the community.

“A lot of what I do, I really love so it’s not like work,” Mahsa said. “I really love designing and running my business.”

Mahsa, an eighth-grader at Belmont Ridge Middle School, got into 3D printing in elementary school. After doing some research, she asked her parents for a printer and started making jewelry and trinkets for friends. Then she read a book about a girl who lost a leg in an accident and couldn’t afford a prosthetic limb and had a lightbulb moment—while still in fifth grade.

“The idea of using a 3D printer to make [prosthetics] is actually very feasible,” she said. “I was like, ‘Whoa, I can do something with this printer that helps others while creating and designing.’”

Mahsa launched Limitless Limb in 2019 after winning an investor pitch competition as part of the Loudoun Chamber’s Young Entrepreneurs Academy. With a little help from YouTube and her dad, Mahsa experimented and troubleshot software programs and began making prototype prosthetics.

“It was a process” she said As Mahsa gets Limitless Limb rolling, she has designed and printed an assistive device for a fellow young musician with neuropathy, who has experienced loss of feeling in his fingers, making it challenging to hold his cello bow. Mahsa designed and fabricated an assistive device to help him play. This summer, she developed a touchless COVID kit, including doorknob

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Mahsa Riar, a 14-year-old eighth grader from Ashburn, shows off a child-sized prosthetic hand she made via her 2-year-old 3D-printed prosthetic limb company, Limitless Limb.

openers and other devices. The idea is that when students and teachers return to school, they can do more simple tasks contact-free. Mahsa is also accepting inquiries from families who could benefit from a low-cost prosthetic.

With a business launch under her belt, the next steps are high school and college.

Mahsa says she wants to pursue a career in STEM—and keep helping people.

“I definitely see myself in the future expanding on my business. Whether it’s the same business or a different one, I’ll have the same mission: to help people out and really make a difference in my community and, possibly, world,” Mahsa said. “When I think about college and high school, I really want to do something that I enjoy and love doing so that—like when I’m doing my business—it’s not work for me.”

Mahsa is also focused on encouraging other young people to get more involved in their community through programs like YEA and volunteer opportunities.

The Young Entrepreneurs Academy was a big boost for Mahsa, and the program is still going strong (the 2020/21 class meets virtually). Every school year, 24 students meet with mentors and work on business plans, leading up to the investor pitch competition in March.

“Think Shark Tank,” said YEA program coordinator Faith Shoup.

Mahsa won that contest in 2019 and went on to the national competition in Rochester, NY, securing seed money to get Limitless Limb rolling.

“It seemed so scary to start a business, but it helped me figure out where to start and what I needed to do,” she said.

The Chamber’s Community Leadership award nomination is also in recognition of her commitment to community. Last year, Mahsa launched an initiative called Create for a Cause to “raise social awareness among the county’s younger generation and inspire them to drive change.” The project kicked off last winter just before the pandemic with an art sale to benefit the Loudoun Freedom Center.

Last fall, Mahsa chaired the organizing committee for the Loudoun Commission on Women and Girls’ inaugural Girl Empowerment Summit. The virtual event last September brought together girls from Loudoun and around the region with a line-up of women leaders.

For Mahsa, providing inspiration for young women amid the challenges of the pandemic was especially gratifying.

“They said they really needed something like this at a time where everything was so uncertain. … That was so touching for me,” Mahsa said. “It was so nice to help young women who are my age to be a little more connected with their communities.”

The virtual ceremony for the Chamber’s Community Leadership awards takes place Wednesday, Jan. 27. Mahsa says she hopes her place as the youngest-ever nominee will inspire other young people to find their passions and run with them.

“I saw all the other amazing leaders who applied--I was so honored to be nominated,” Mahsa said. “Really, I would just want my nomination to be what drives other kids my age to follow their passion and do what they love to do.” n For details on the Loudoun Chamber’s Community Leadership Awards and Young Entrepreneurs Academy, go to loudounchamber.org. For more information about Limitless Limb and Mahsa Riar, go to limitlesslimb.com.

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THINGS to do LOCO LIVE

Roster Set for Cabin Fever Film Festival

Live Music: The Bruno Sound

Friday, Jan. 22, 5:30-8:30 p.m.

Social House Kitchen and Tap, 42841 Creek View Plaza, Ashburn Details: socialhouseashburn.com Loudoun’s Bruno Campos puts a fun acoustic twist on rock favorites.

Live Music: Trial By Fire: A Tribute to Journey

Friday, Jan. 22 and Saturday, Jan. 23, 7 p.m.

Tally Ho Theater, 19 W. Market St., Leesburg Details: tallyhotheater.com Trial By Fire returns to the Tally Ho for two nights of favorites like “Wheel in the Sky” and “Don’t Stop Believin.” Tickets are $20-$30 for this socially distanced seated show.

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Live Music: Melissa Quinn Fox Trio

Friday, Jan. 22, 7 p.m.

Saigon Outcast, 44921 George Washington Blvd., Ashburn Details: saigonoutcastva.com This Vietnamese eatery and taproom hosts highenergy rock and country from Melissa Quinn Fox.

Live Music: The Black Sterlings

The works of 15 local filmmakers will be featured during the fourth annual Purcellville Cabin Fever Film Festival, which opens Friday at the Franklin Park Arts Center.

Two showings—one Friday night, Jan. 22, and a second the morning of Saturday, Jan. 23—will be offered because of the restricted capacity of the theater. The arts center staff has designed a program that meets or exceeds all of the Virginia guidelines and protocols for COVID-19 which include socially distanced seating, required face coverings, and enhanced cleaning protocols.

This year’s films are in the categories of live action short, documentary short, stop motion and music video. Each film was shot by a Purcellville area residents or filmmakers with ties to Purcellville.

During the Friday, Jan. 22 program, which begins, at 7 p.m., each of the filmmakers will be recognized by town leaders. The films will then be shown in two Live Music: Jenni Schick

Saturday, Jan. 23, 5:30-8:30 p.m.

Social House Kitchen and Tap, 42841 Creek View Plaza, Ashburn Details: socialhouseashburn.com Singer/songwriter and Loudoun native Jenni Schick is known for kissing Steven Tyler during an “American Idol” audition a decade ago. Now based in Delaware, she’s still making music with stellar covers and originals.

Saturday, Jan. 23, 1-5 p.m.

Vanish Farmwoods Brewery, 42245 Black Hops Lane, Lucketts Details: vanishbeer.com Taking popular songs of all styles and running them through their live music machine, the Black Sterlings create a unique show every time with covers from Madonna to Nirvana.

Live Music: Doin’ Time

Live Music: Joey The Drummer

Live Music: Mercy Creek

Saturday, Jan. 23, 1-4 p.m.

The Barns At Hamilton Station, 16804 Hamilton Station Road, Hamilton Details: thebarnsathamiltonstation.com Leesburg’s Joey Reed sings, plays guitar and drums at the same time with the most fun covers.

Live Music: Greg Ward

Saturday, Jan. 23, 2-5 p.m.

Lost Rhino Brewing Company 21730 Red Rum Drive, Ashburn Details: lostrhino.com Solo reggae artist Greg Ward returns to the taproom for an afternoon of great tunes.

Live Music: Ken Wenzel

Saturday, Jan. 23, 2-5 p.m.

Breaux Vineyards, 36888 Breaux Vineyards Lane, Hillsboro Details: breauxvineyards.com Wenzel is back at Breaux with his roots-rock, countryjazz take on love, learning and life in America.

Saturday, Jan. 23, 7 p.m.

American Legion Post 293, 112 N. 21st St., Purcellville Details: facebook.com/americanlegionpost293 Celebrate Saturday night with favorites from Hank Williams Sr. and Jr., Johnny Cash, George Jones, Willie, Waylon and more.

Sunday, Jan. 24, 1-5 p.m.

Vanish Farmwoods Brewery, 42245 Black Hops Lane, Lucketts Details: vanishbeer.com Mercy Creek returns to Vanish with earthy, edgy, aggressive folk-rock.

segments with a 10-minute break after the first hour. On Saturday, Jan. 23, the program will repeat the same viewing schedule of films, starting at 10 a.m.

Tickets are $5 for Friday night and $5 for Saturday. Tickets must be purchased in advance online at: franklinparkartscenter.org. Franklin Park Arts Center is located at 36441 Blueridge View Lane, Purcellville, VA 20132.

After the festival, there will be recorded interviews with the filmmakers that will be posted online. Members of the audience who attend the festival will be given an opportunity to submit questions directed to the different filmmakers.

Cabin Fever Film Festival questions should be directed to Elizabeth Bracey, Manager, Franklin Park Arts Center Elizabeth.Bracey@loudoun. gov or 540-338-7973 or Suzan Mardis, Purcellville Arts Council, arts@ purcellvilleva.gov. n Live Music: Jessica Paulin

Sunday, Jan. 24, 1:30 p.m.

50 West Vineyards, 39060 John Mosby Highway, Middleburg Details: facebook.com/50westvineyards Wind down the week with covers from the ’60s through today as Paulin covers favorites from Joplin to Gaga.

LOCO CULTURE VAL Winter Wanderland

Friday, Jan. 22-Sunday, Jan. 24, 9 a.m.-10 p.m.

Village at Leesburg, 1602 Village Market Blvd., Leesburg Details: villageatleesburg.com Head to the village every weekend in January for socially distanced fun with ice sculptures throughout the center. The sculptures will have a different theme each weekend.

Live Music: Chris Bowen

Sunday, Jan. 24, 1-5 p.m.

Creek’s Edge Winery, 41255 Annas Lane, Lovettsville Details: creeksedgewinery.com Creek’s Edge’s Acoustic Sunday series continues with great tunes from Western Loudoun singer/songwriter and one-man band Chris Bowen.

Live Music: Jamie Gregory

Sunday, Jan. 24, 1-4 p.m.

The Barns At Hamilton Station, 16804 Hamilton Station Road, Hamilton Details: thebarnsathamiltonstation.com It’s a mellow Sunday at The Barns with singer/ songwriter tunes performed with plenty of heart.

The selected films for this year’s Festival are: “Treasure Hunt,” by Josh Ryan “Revenge of the Electric Cart,” by Rikki Elizabeth Stinnette “Rockabilly Funeral,” by Dan van Buskirk “Cut,” by Hannah Cantrell “Ghost Town,” by Emily Fraser “My Happy Place,” by Maddy Wade “The Bun Bun Show,” by Noah Benson “Modern Conveniences?” by Phil Erickson “Night Like This - Crowder,” by Hannah Benson “Nice to Meet You,” by Maddy Wade “Sorry We’re Open,” by Dan van Buskirk “Camping with the Crew,” by Maddy Wade “Blue Bell Tour,” by Joey Walker “Fish Bowl,” by Hannah Cantrell

Suites 115 and 120, Ashburn Details: stagecoachtc.com StageCoach turns the fairy tales of the Brothers Grimm on their heads in this fast-paced, rollicking ride as two narrators and several actors attempt to combine all 209 stories ranging from classics like “Snow White’’ to more obscure stories like “The Devil’s Grandmother” and “The Girl Without Hands.” A limited number of seats are available for viewing in the theater. Tickets are $20 per person. Livestreams are also available for each show for a $20 fee.

Performances run weekends through Jan. 31.

COMING UP Laugh Out Loud Loudoun

Saturday, Jan. 30, 7-9 p.m.

Details: psirhoomega.com Loudoun’s Psi Rho Omega chapter of the Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority presents a comedy fundraiser for community service organizations, including Real Hope for Haiti, Soles for Souls, The Lions Club’s eyeglass initiative and other Loudoun County organizations. The evening is hosted by Kelsey Storr and features comedians Crystal Powell and Raki Singleton, with music by DJ Shanel Ashley. Tickets are $25 and are available at lolpro21.eventbrite. com. Tickets are limited so advance registration is recommended.

Tally Ho Community Showcase: Hard Rock Night Courtesy StageCoach Theatre

The Brothers Grimm Spectaculathon

Friday, Jan. 22, 7 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 23, 7 p.m. and Sunday, Jan. 24, 2 p.m.

StageCoach Theatre Company, 20937 Ashburn Road,

Saturday, Jan. 30, 7 p.m.

Tally Ho Theater, 19 W. Market St., Leesburg Details: tallyhotheater.com Tally Ho Theater’s community showcase series spotlights favorites from the local hard rock scene including Kevin Bull Jr., Not My Vice and Graffiti Soundstage. Tickets are $10-$15 for this seated, socially distanced show.

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Obituaries Jean Smith Brown, long time resident of Lincoln, Virginia, and community fixture in Loudoun County died January 15, 2021, after a short illness. Jean is survived by daughter, Sara Brown, son in law, Scott Maison, and beloved grandchildren Hannah and William, all of Lincoln. She leaves behind sisters Page Smith of Georgetown, Lucy Albritton of Alabama, brother Admiral Leighton Smith of North Carolina, and nieces Page Lewis, Captain Dorothy Milbrandt, Rollins Thorpe and nephew, Leighton Smith. Jean Brown is also survived by a rich legacy of community activism, historical preservation, a deep love of Loudoun County’s rural heritage, and great hope for her future.

Jean was born June 14, 1938, Jean Elizabeth Smith and grew up in Mobile, Alabama. She attended one year of college at Auburn University before she began a career as a secretary on Capitol Hill for various congressmen and committees.

It was there she met her future husband, then-Assistant Parliamentarian for the US House of Representatives, William Holmes Brown. After a protracted friendship and brief courtship they married and settled

Jean Smith Brown

down to Bill’s eight-generation family farm in Loudoun County, Oakland Green Farm.

As Bill worked on Capitol Hill, Jean settled into Loudoun County life and soon came daughter Sara. Jean worked as a secretary to local Christian writer, Catherine Marshall who lived in Lincoln until her death. As Loudoun County grew, it became clear that neither the local zoning regulations nor the water quality was ready for all the new neighbors. She and Bill were instrumental in establishing the Goose Creek Historic and Cultural Conservation District, which placed more than 11,000 acres on the Virginia Landmarks Register and the National Register of Historic Places.

Jean also opened Oakland Green as a Bed and Breakfast and quickly learned that the local ordinances were not ready for rural businesses like B&Bs. So she gathered together with a few other innkeepers in the county to start the Loudoun Bed and Breakfast Guild, which still advocates for B&Bs and Inns in Loudoun.

Jean Brown possessed an artist’s talent for flowers and gardens. She was active in the Leesburg Garden Club for many years, serving as President as well as chairing Historic Garden week. She served three terms on the Garden Club of Virginia’s Conservation Committee and chaired the GCV Conservation Forum.

Jean and Bill put the farm in a permanent conservation easement with the Virginia

Albert Bernard Coe of Purcellville, VA

On the morning of January 14, 2021 Albert Bernard Coe, husband, father and grandfather passed away at the age of 90 at Inova Loudoun Hospital, Lansdowne, VA. Albert also, known as AB was born on June 17, 1930 in Leesburg, VA. He graduated from Douglass High School in Leesburg, VA. During his senior year in high school, Albert joined the United States Coast Guard. He served 20 years in the Coast Guard and Air Force. While serving in the service Albert married Barbara Ann Jackson of Purcellville, VA on December 19, 1958. They had one daughter, Beverly Michelle. After retiring from the Air Force Albert worked 20 years at National Airport as a firefighter.

Albert enjoyed his retirement by playing racket ball, biking, walking, playing the Oldies’ at the Senior Citizen Center and traveling with his wife Barbara. Albert enjoyed traveling with Barbara to all 50 states and a few Providences in Canada.

He especially enjoyed driving to Alaska,

Novia Scotia and trips to Hawaii and Disney World in Florida, which included Beverly, Steve, Elizabeth and Dougie. He enjoyed taking his grandchildren Elizabeth and Dougie to various historical African American landmarks in Loudoun County.

Albert is survived by his wife Barbara Ann (Purcellville, Virginia), his daughter Beverly (Steven) of Leesburg, Virginia, two grandchildren, Elizabeth Ann Whiting of Ashburn, Virginia and Steven Douglas Whiting, Jr. of Brambleton, Virginia and a host of nieces, nephews other relatives and friends .

Private viewing and visitation will be held on Thursday, January 21, 2021 from 1:00 pm until 3:00 p.m. at Lyles Funeral Chapel, 630 South 20th Street, Purcellville, VA 20132.

A private graveside celebration service and interment will be held at the Quantico National Cemetery, Triangle, VA on Friday January 22, 2021 Arrangements by: LYLES FUNERAL SERVICE, Serving N. Virginia. Eric S. Lyles, Director. Lic. VA/MD/DC. 800-388-1913.

Outdoors Foundation in the mid 1990s. The farm now boasts its 10th generation and is named a Virginia State Certified Centennial Farm (continuously farmed by the same family for more than 100 years). Jean won the Clean Water Farm Award (twice) and was named Conservation Farmer of the year. She also served as a gubernatorial appointee to the Virginia Agricultural Council.

In practice of her fierce love of Loudoun County she served in many capacities to protect her historic and natural beauty and to encourage small businesses to thrive.

These include seats on the Zoning Ordinance Action Group, the Rural Economic Development Council, and the Historic District Review Committee.

Jean served for decades on the Loudoun Hospital Ladies Board, the Board of the Piedmont Environmental Council, and the Advisory Boards of Scenic Virginia and the Virginia League of Conservation Voters.

Jean was a member of the Loudoun County Preservation and Conservation Coalition and was named Preservationist of the Year by the Loudoun Preservation Society.

In her life she was known not just as a preservationist but a civic activist. She worked tirelessly with the League of Women Voters, spending countless hours

in high schools registering young people to vote. She understood that the threats that democracy faces come from an under-informed and inactive electorate. She was well known to have carried voter registration forms everywhere she went and if anyone dared admit they were not registered, they soon were.

At the center of Jean Brown’s life was a deep and abiding faith in God, which guided her daily. She practiced that faith through music. She was a founding member of the Washington Choral Arts Society and sang in her church choirs all her life, most recently at St. James Episcopal in Leesburg, even recently travelling to England to sing.

She will be missed but she will not soon be forgotten.

In lieu of flowers please consider a contribution to the Loudoun Preservation Society or the League of Women Voters of Loudoun, addresses below. Please send a check with “Jean Brown Memoriam” in the memo line.

Loudoun Preservation Society PO Box 351 Leesburg, VA 20178 League of Women Voters of Loudoun PO Box 822 Leesburg, VA 20178

Lawrence “Larry” Lyles March 17, 1937 - January 12, 2021

Lawrence “Larry” Lyles was born in Alexandria, Virginia. He married Joyce Williams Painter on March 17, 1972 in Springfield Virginia. He leaves to cherish his memory, his wife Joyce daughters Debbie Betson (Bobby), Denise Davis (Rick), Mary Snyder (Pete) and adopted son Kyle Painter.

He leaves his grandchildren Crystal Price, Keith Davis (Amanda), William Brown, Andrew Snyder (Anna), Chris Davis, Curtis Davis & Nicolas Snyder (Emily).

Great-Grandchildren Christopher Roeder, Madeline Davis & Andrew Snyder Jr.

Larry was a city carrier at the Springfield Post Office for 21 years. After being retired for a few years, he began a new career as a school bus driver. He drove to Loudoun Valley and Blue Ridge until Woodgrove and Harmony became his route. He retired after 27 years. Four of his grandchildren rode his bus to middle and high school.

He will be interred at Mount Olivet United Methodist Church cemetery. He was a member of Mt. Olivet for 46 years. Due to Covid Regulations the family will be holding a private ceremony. There will be a celebration of life planned for the Spring.

Please share online condolences with the family at www.loudounfuneralchapel.com

Raymond Myers Raymond Myers of passed away on December 24, 2020 at his home in Reston, VA. Ray was the son of Ethel and Milton Myers and a long-time resident of Leesburg. His death was most likely from heart related issues.

Ray was an icon at White’s Department Store (1927 – 1997), a family owned

business in Leesburg. One story provided illustrates his character as a shoe salesman: “Did I ever mention that Raymond fitted me with my shoes when I moved to Leesburg in 1974? At White’s of course. I had just moved from Massachusetts and was entering high school. He (thankfully) talked me out of the saddle shoes that I thought were cool, but he knew weren’t, (cool). I would have been mortified!”

He is survived by his Brother, Norman.

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JANUARY 21, 2021

Full & Part Time Drivers needed!

HELP WANTED AT FAMILY PRACTICE

Local delivery of bulk landscape products: mulch, topsoil, compost, gravel etc. *No CDL required. Paid Holidays, sick, vacation (insurance available). *Saturdays required during busy season. Pay based on experience.

Stop by or Call Brandon (540) 338-7161 or (804)-931-8181 Loudoun County Milling Company

Experienced Lab Tech Or MA – Busy Family Practice office in Lansdowne, VA looking for an experienced lab tech or MA to collect and process Covid 19, Flu & Strep samples. Must be familiar with manual and automated methods. EMR experience preferred.

We offer health, dental and vision insurance as well as direct deposit, 401k and many other benefits.

Town of Leesburg Employment Opportunities Please visit www.leesburgva.gov/jobs for more information and to apply online.

Resumes may be submitted as supplemental only. EOE/ADA. Regular Full-Time Positions Position

Department

Salary Range

Closing Date

Assistant Zoning Administrator

Planning and Zoning

$72,952-$124,893 DOQ

Open until filled

Capital Projects Manager

Public Works & Capital Projects

$82,999-$141,929 DOQ

Open until filled

Controller

Finance

$79,227-$135,636 DOQ

Open until filled

Deputy Director of Utilities, Fiscal Administration and Customer Relations

Utilities

$86,040-$147,299 DOQ

Open until filled

Police Officer

Police

$53,233-$89,590 DOQ

Open until filled

Senior Engineer (Capital Projects)

Public Works & Capital Projects

$70,374-$120,339 DOQ

Open until filled

Senior Systems Analyst

Information Technology

$70,374-$120,339 DOQ

Open until filled

Utility Inspector II

Utilities

$56,956-$97,512 DOQ

Open until filled

Utility Plant Operator: Trainee, I, II or Senior

Utilities

$41,353-$89,790 DOQ

Open until filled

Utility Plant Supervisor

Utilities

$61,857-$105,896 DOQ

Open until filled

Zoning Analyst

Planning and Zoning

$56,956-$97,512 DOQ

Open until filled

Flexible Part-Time Position Position

Department

Parking Enforcement Officer

Finance

Hourly Rate $16.86-$28.85 DOQ

Closing Date Open until filled

To review Ida Lee (Parks & Recreation) flexible part-time positions, please visit www.leesburgva.gov/jobs.

Most positions will be filled at or near the minimum of the range. Dependent on qualifications.

All Town vacancies may be viewed on Comcast Cable Channel 67 and Verizon FiOS Channel 35.

Sales Coordinator Administrative The successful candidate will possess the following skills: 1. Provides outstanding customer service.

2. Works independently and within a team.

3. Maintains strict attention to detail.

4. Demonstrates interpersonal and communication skills.

Candidate must have 2+ years of increasing administrative responsibilities.

Preference will be given to applicants with: 1. Experience in scheduling.

2. Experience in marketing campaigns.

3. Knowledge of sales and estimating.

Submit cover letter including salary requirements and resume to: Info@eplinglandscaping.com

Please send your resume to lgray@lmgdoctors.com or fax to 703-726-0804

Construction Superintendent:

Meridien Group, LLC is seeking a motivated, qualified individual to provide on-site coordination for all phases of construction projects, including coordinating subcontractors, material and equipment, ensuring that specifications are being strictly followed, and that work is proceeding on schedule and within budget. The Project Superintendent shall be responsible for scheduling, inspections, quality control, and job site safety.

Part time with potential for full time. Prior federal government construction experience preferred, but not required.

Contact Info: Katherine Hicks 208 South King Street Suite 303 Leesburg, VA 20175 Send Resume to: khicks@meridiengroupllc.com Office: (703) 777-8285

Construction Project Manager/Project Engineer Meridien Group, LLC is seeking a motivated, qualified individual to handle all aspects of construction project management. Duties include Preparing, scheduling, coordinating and monitoring the assigned projects.

Monitoring compliance to applicable codes, practices, QA/QC policies, performance standards and specifications.

Interacting daily with the clients to interpret their needs and requirements and representing them in the field.

We are looking for an accountable project engineer/project manager to be responsible for all engineering and technical disciplines that projects involve. You will schedule, plan, forecast, resource and manage all the technical activities aiming at assuring project accuracy and quality from conception to completion.

Qualifications

Contact Info:

• BS degree in Engineering/Construction Management or relevant field • Prior federal government project experience is preferred, but not required • Entry-level/mid-level Position

Katherine Hicks 208 South King Street Suite 303 Leesburg, VA 20175 Send Resume to: khicks@meridiengroupllc.com (703) 777-8285

See the full job listings at NowHiringLoudoun.com

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Legal Notices NOTICE

TOWN OF LEESBURG TOWN COUNCIL MEETING Remote Public Participation Available Members of the public who wish to speak during the petitioners’ section and Public Hearing of the January 26, 2021, Leesburg Town Council Meeting can do so remotely. Information on how to participate remotely can be found on the Town of Leesburg’s website www.leesburgva.gov/agendas or on the agenda that will be posted outside of the Clerk’s Office and in the lobby of Town Hall (25 West Market Street) by close of business on January 20, 2021.

NOW HIRING FLAGGERS Full time, to provide traffic control & safety around construction sites. A valid driver license & clean driving record a must.

Star ting $13/hr & scheduled raises & bonuses.

Company-paid medical & dental premiums.

Please fill out an application at trafficplan.com or come to our office on Tuesdays or Thursdays (8am-10am) 7855 Progress Ct. Suite 103, Gainesville, VA

• Creating, managing and disbursing reports related to the project

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Education: Pursuing Bachelor’s Degree in the following fields: Business Management, Project Management & Civil Engineering.

• Maintaining project assets • Communications and related database(s) • Evaluating and monitoring the overall project • Reviewing & reporting the project’s budget and finances • Routinely performing complete or component analysis • Notifying the entire project team about abnormalities or variances The analyst/assistant will help the entire project team complete the project within its planned scope, schedule and budget, while serving as a liaison for the project’s technical, functional and non-functional teams. Part-time to full-time, and internship positions available immediately. Individual initiates, coordinates, and executes administrative and project support to the project manager/team.

01/21/2021

ATTENTION LOUDOUN COUNTY VEHICLE OWNERS FILING DUE FEBRUARY 1 Notification of 2021 Personal Property filing requirements has recently been mailed to all owners of record in order to establish accurate assessment information for the 2021 tax year. Automobile, truck, motorcycle, camper, trailer, boat, motorhome, aircraft, or mobile homeowners should report changes online at: www.loudoun.gov/efile 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.

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 1, 2021, online at: www.loudoun.gov/efile

INTERNSHIP: PROJECT ANALYST/ PROJECT ASSISTANT JOB DESCRIPTION Meridien Group, LLC is seeking a motivated, qualified individual with strong analytical skills. Duties include, but are not limited to:

If you need more information, contact the Clerk of Council at eboeing@leesburgva.gov or 703-771-2733.

CONTACT INFO Kathy Hicks 208 South King Street Suite 303 Leesburg, VA 20175 www.meridiengroupllc.com khicks@meridiengroupllc.com Office: (703) 777-8285

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES Tractor & Light Construction Equipment Technician Assembly Technician • Parts Counter Salesperson At Western Loudoun’s largest equipment service organization.

Experience required. Full benefits package with 401k.

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.

Although the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles has limited its services during the COVID-19 pandemic, owners of vehicles in the County are subject to taxes beginning on the date the vehicle came to Loudoun, even if the vehicle displays out of state license plates.

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.

Military service members residing in Loudoun County who have separated from military service and were receiving a tax exemption due to claiming a domicile outside of Virginia should contact the Commissioner of the Revenue’s Office to report their change in status so their exemption can be removed.

Loudoun County administers 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.

In order to protect the safety of taxpayers and staff and slow the spread of COVID-19, we encourage you to connect with us virtually. Most transactions with our office can be completed online. For more information or filing assistance, please visit www.loudoun.gov/cor or contact the Office of the Commissioner of the Revenue at ppdcor@loudoun.gov or 703-777-0260. Regular office hours are weekdays from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM. If you choose to visit, we recommend you contact our office beforehand, as our office hours may be adjusted due to the pandemic.

Robert S. Wertz, Jr., Commissioner of the Revenue Loudoun County Leesburg Office 1 Harrison St. SE, First Floor Sterling Office 21641 Ridgetop Cir., Suite 100

BROWNING EQUIPMENT, INC. Purcellville, VA 540-338-7123 sales@browningequipment.com

HELP WANTED AT FAMILY PRACTICE Large family practice in Loudoun County with 6 locations and 28 providers looking for FT LPN’s or MA’s with a dedication to excellence. New LPN graduates welcome to apply.

Pediatric and or family practice experience preferred. EHR experience highly recommended.

We offer competitive pay rates, health, dental and vision insurance as well as direct deposit, 401K and many other benefits. Please send your resume to: lgray@lmgdoctors.com or fax to 703-726-0804 attention Lisa

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Legal Notices

TOWN OF LEESBURG NOTICE OF TOWN COUNCIL PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER REZONING APPLICATION TLZM-2020-0003, LEESBURG PREMIUM OUTLETS

TOWN OF LEESBURG NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING 2022-2027 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM Pursuant to Va. Code § 15.2-2239, the Leesburg Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on Thursday, February 4, 2021, at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers, 25 West Market Street, Leesburg, Virginia, to solicit public comment on the proposed Fiscal Year 2022-2027 Capital Improvements Program (CIP).

The following table reflects potential Fiscal Year 2022 requested funding totaling $47,016,100. The final requested funding amount will be included in the Town Manager’s Fiscal Year 2022 Proposed Budget scheduled to be presented to Town Council during their regular meeting the evening of February 9, 2021 at 7:00 P.M. The following table summarizes the CIP projects to be funded in FY 2022:

CATEGORY

ADMINISTRATION

GENERAL GOVERNMENT

PARKS & RECREATION

STREETS AND HIGHWAYS

STORM DRAINAGE

AIRPORT

UTILITIES

FY 2022 AMOUNT

Pursuant to Sections 15.2-1427, 15.2-2204, 15.2-2205 and 15.2-2285 of the Code of Virginia, 1950, as amended, the Leesburg Town Council will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, January 26, 2021 at 7:00 p.m. in the Town Council Chambers, 25 West Market Street, Leesburg, Virginia 20176, to consider rezoning application TLZM-2020-0003, Leesburg Premium Outlets.

The applicant, Simon Properties (Owners), are requesting a Concept Plan and Proffer Amendment (rezoning) to amend the previously approved proffers and concept plan for TLZM-2013-0004 and ZM-150 to allow for approval of: 1.

2.

MAJOR PROJECTS

$1,265,000

 Management costs associated with administering the Capital Improvements Program

$14,129,900

   

$6,353,500

 Ida Lee Tennis Court – Air Structure  Ida Lee Recreation Center – Indoor Pool Roof Rehabilitation  Town Hall Campus Improvements Phase I  Tuscarora Creek Trail Phase I  Veterans Park at Balls Bluff

$4,482,700

 Battlefield Parkway/ Route 15 Bypass Interchange  Bus Shelters- Town-wide  East Market Street Improvements (Plaza Street NE to Fort Evans Road NE)  East Market Street & Battlefield Parkway Interchange  Edwards Ferry Road NE Sidewalk Improvements  Evergreen Mill Road Widening  Miscellaneous Roadway, Pedestrian, and ADA Projects  Morven Park Road Sidwalk  Rt. 15 Bypass / Edwards Ferry Rd. Interchange

$170,000

JANUARY 21, 2021

Capital Asset Replacement Program Downtown Street Lights Phase II Police Station Expansion Town Shop Expansion and Refurbishment

 Market St. / King St. Intersection and Alley Between 3 and 5 S. King St. Improvements  Royal St. SE Storm Drainage Improvements

$2,244,000

 Airport Apron Paving  Airport North Hangars

$18,371,000

 Enhanced Multi-Barrier Treatment Technology  Lower Sycolin Sanitary Sewer Pump Station-Third Pump  Sanitary Sewer Pump Station Upgrades  Town-wide Sanitary Sewer Improvements and Repairs  Town-wide Waterline Improvements and Repairs  Utility System Storage Facility  Water Booster Pump Station at Loudoun Water Interconnect  Water Plant Expansion  Water Pollution Control Facility Debris Screen System  Water Pollution Control Facility Expansion  Water Pollution Control Facility Storage Tanks- Re-coating & Rehabilitation  Water Supply and Wastewater SCADA Systems Replacement  Utilities Repair, Replacement and Rehabilitation

Copies of the proposed CIP Summary with a complete list of projects are available in the Department of Finance & Administrative Services, Leesburg Town Hall, 25 West Market Street, between the hours of 8:30 A.M. and 5:00 P.M. by calling 703-771-2763.Questions should be directed to Clark Case, Director of Finance and Administrative Services at 703-771-2720.

At this hearing, all persons desiring to express their views concerning this matter will be heard. Persons requiring special accommodations should contact the Clerk of the Commission at 703-771- 2434, three days in advance of the meeting. For TTY/TDD service, use the Virginia Relay Center by dialing 711.

01/21 & 01/28/21

An increase of 2,000 square feet to the existing approved 500,671square feet of retail on the site within eight (8) internal retail “vending kiosks”, and; The addition of retail uses for the site that are permitted by the B-3 Zoning District but are currently not allowed by the existing proffers for the site.

The 54-acre Leesburg Premium Outlet Mall is located at 241 Ft. Evans Road, which is at the intersection of the Route 15 Bypass and Ft. Evans Road. The subject property is zoned B-3, Community Retail/ Commercial District and is further identified by the following Loudoun County Property Identification Number (PIN): 189-49-6489.

The subject property is located in the Northeast Planning area of the Town, and the Town Plan further designates the subject property as “Regional Retail” on the Planned Land Use Policy Map with a recommended density of between 0.35 and 1.0 FAR (Floor Area Ratio). With this addition to the outlet mall, the commercial FAR in the B-3 District would be approximately 0.22.

Additional information and copies of this rezoning application are available at the Department of Planning and Zoning located on the second floor of the 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 Scott E. Parker, Senior Planning Project Manager at 703-771-2771 or sparker@leesburgva.gov.

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

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

1/14 & 1/21/21

PUBLIC HEARING The LOUDOUN COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS will hold a public hearing in the Board of Supervisors’ Meeting Room, County Government Center, 1 Harrison Street, S.E., Leesburg, Virginia, at 6:00 p.m. on WEDNESDAY, March 10, 2021, in order to consider:

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO ADOPT THE PUBLIC HOUSING AGENCY (PHA) ANNUAL PLAN FOR LOUDOUN COUNTY HOUSING CHOICE VOUCHER PROGRAM Pursuant to U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) regulations at 24 CFR Part 903, the Board of Supervisors hereby gives notice that it intends to conduct a public hearing for the purpose of considering and adopting the Public Housing Agency (PHA) Annual Plan (FY22). The PHA Annual Plan provides information on current programs and the resident population served.

A copy of the full text of the above-referenced plans are available and may be examined at the Loudoun County Government Center, Information Desk, 1st Floor, 1 Harrison Street, S.E., Leesburg, Virginia, from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday or call (703) 777-0200. Documents also may be viewed and downloaded electronically 72 hours in advance of the public hearing at: www.loudoun. gov/bosdocuments (for Public Hearing documents, follow the link for “Board of Supervisors Business Meetings, Public Hearings and Special Meetings”).

Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic this public hearing may be conducted as an electronic meeting. Members of the public are encouraged to view the public hearing electronically; however, the Board Room will be open for any members of the public who wish to attend in person with appropriate physical distancing. Board of Supervisors public hearings are available for live viewing on television on Comcast Government Channel 23, Open Band Channel 40 and Verizon FiOS Channel 40, and are livestreamed at loudoun.gov/webcast. All members of the public who desire to speak will be heard as to their views pertinent to these matters. Citizens are encouraged to call in advance to sign up to speak at the public hearing. Instructions for remote participation will be forwarded to all individuals who sign-up in advance and who would like to provide their comments remotely. For this public hearing, advanced sign-up will be taken after 8:30 a.m. on February 26, 2021, and no later than 12:00 p.m. on March 10, 2021. If you wish to sign-up in advance, call the Office of the County Administrator at (703) 777-0200. Citizens will also have the option to sign-up during the public hearing. Citizens may also submit written comments by email sent to bos@loudoun.gov. Any written comments received prior to the public hearing will be distributed to Board members and made part of the minutes for the public hearing.

Hearing assistance is available for meetings in the Board of Supervisors’ Meeting Room. If you require any type of reasonable accommodation as a result of a physical, sensory or mental disability to participate in this meeting, please contact the Office of the County Administrator at 703-777-0200. Three days’ notice is requested. FM Assistive Listening System is available at the meetings.

BY ORDER OF:

PHYLLIS RANDALL, CHAIR LOUDOUN COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

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Legal Notices PUBLIC HEARING The LOUDOUN COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS will hold a public hearing in the Board of Supervisors’ Meeting Room, County Government Center, 1 Harrison Street, S.E., Leesburg, Virginia, at 6:00 p.m. on WEDNESDAY, February 10, 2021 in order to consider: the County Loan. At that point, however, both the Borrower and the County understood that (i) Parcel 4, Block E1 was to be subject to a Condominium Declaration to split into two separate parcels the residential RDAB-2020-0001 PROPOSED ABANDONMENT OF A SECTION OF UNthe retail components, and (ii) the Retail Unit was not a collateral to the County loan. The CondominiNAMED RIGHT-OF-WAY LOCATED BETWEEN POTOMAC VIEW ROAD and um Declaration was recorded on April 23, 2020and created two new parcels on Parcel 4, Block E1, i.e.

(ROUTE 637) AND SOUTH COTTAGE ROAD (ROUTE 1724), AND CONUnit 1 –Retail Unit and Unit 2 –Residential Unit. The item is for the Board to consider releasing Unit 1 VEYANCE OF ABANDONED RIGHT-OF-WAY -Retail Unit as collateral from the deed of trust that secures the County loan.

Pursuant to Virginia Code §33.2-915, the Board of Supervisors hereby gives notice that it intends to consider the proposed abandonment of a section of unnamed right-of-way located between Potomac View Road (Route 637) and South Cottage Road (Route 1724) (the “Subject Section”). The Subject Section is not within the Secondary State Highway System, is not improved, and consists of approximately 7,801 square feet (0.1791 acre) of dedicated right-of-way. The Subject Section is located between Potomac View Road (Route 637) and South Cottage Road (Route 1724), in the Sterling Election District. Pursuant to Virginia Code §33.2-924, the Board of Supervisors also shall consider the proposed conveyance of the abandoned right-of-way to an adjacent landowner for consideration and/or in exchange for other lands that may be necessary for the uses of Loudoun County.

Copies of the plat(s), and any associated documents, describing the proposed abandonment are available for review and may be examined at the Loudoun County Government Center, Information Desk, 1st Floor, 1 Harrison Street, S.E., Leesburg, Virginia, from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday or call (703) 777-0200. Documents also may be viewed and downloaded electronically 72 hours in advance of the public hearing at: www.loudoun.gov/bosdocuments (for Public Hearing documents, follow the link for “Board of Supervisors Business Meetings, Public Hearings and Special Meetings”).

NOTICE OF INTENTION TO PROPOSE AN ORDINANCE FOR PASSAGE ORDINACE OF PARTIAL VACATION OF A SUBDIVISION PLAT ENTITLED “RECORD PLAT THE RIDGES AT ASHBURN SECTION 2 – BLOCK 1” Pursuant to Virginia Code §§15.2-1427, 15.2-2204 and 15.2-2272, the Board of Supervisors of Loudoun County, Virginia (“Board”), hereby gives notice of its intention to adopt an ordinance (“Ordinance”) to partially vacate the subdivision plat entitled “Record Plat The Ridges at Ashburn Section 2 – Block 1,” recorded in Deed Book 1493 at Page 924, in order to vacate portions of a sight distance easement (the “Easement”) for Deerview Drive (Route 2157) created by the recordation of said plat. The Easement is located along the south side of Deerview Drive, and extends northeastward from the traffic circle located at the intersection of Stubble Road (Route 647), Corder Place and Deerview Drive, approximately 350 feet across the rear yards of Lots 37, 38, 46, and 47, in The Ridges of Ashburn, Section 2, Block, and is within the Ashburn Election District. The proposed Ordinance will apply to the parcels more particularly described as follows: PIN

ADDRESS

OWNER

085-45-9929 (Lot 37)

43700 Raleigh Place Ashburn, VA 20147

Mark and Jacqueline Frazier

085-46-0936 (Lot 38)

43704 Raleigh Place Ashburn, VA 20147

Richard W. and Tracey Ebersberger Russell

085-46-1545 (Lot 47)

43701 Deerview Drive Ashburn, VA 20147

Roberto Roldan

085-46-2750 (Lot 48)

43705 Deerview Drive Ashburn, VA 20147

Robert and Cathleen Cowden

Copies of the plat(s), and any associated documents, describing the proposed easement vacation are available for review and may be examined at the Loudoun County Government Center, Information Desk, 1st Floor, 1 Harrison Street, S.E., Leesburg, Virginia, from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday or call (703) 777-0200. Documents also may be viewed and downloaded electronically 72 hours in advance of the public hearing at: www.loudoun.gov/bosdocuments (for Public Hearing documents, follow the link for “Board of Supervisors Business Meetings, Public Hearings and Special Meetings”)

PARTIAL RELEASE OF COLLATERAL RELATED TO HERONVIEW VA LLC APARTMENTS Pursuant to Virginia Code §15.2-1800, the Board of Supervisors shall consider a partial release of collateral related to a loan given to Heronview VA LLC. On June 22, 2017, the Board of Supervisors approved a $1.1 million loan to Heronview VA LLC to assist with construction of the Heronview 96 affordable housing rental units, located on Parcel 4, Block E1, at Kincora Village Center. Parcel 4, Block E1 had a site plan for a mixed use building approved for 96 affordable rental apartments and a retail unit of 2,063 square feet. A Condominium Declaration was to create two new and separate units on Parcel 4, Block E1, i.e. the Residential Unit to locate the Heronview 96 affordable housing rental units, and the Retail Unit.

At the time of recordation –July 31, 2017- of the deed of trust that secures the County Loan the Condominium Declaration had not been recorded and the entire Parcel 4, Block E1 was listed as the collateral to

Copies of the item and its attachment may be examined at the Loudoun County Government Center, Information Desk, 1st Floor, 1 Harrison Street, S.E., Leesburg, Virginia, from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday or call (703) 777-0200. Documents also may be viewed and downloaded electronically 72 hours in advance of the public hearing at: www.loudoun.gov/bosdocuments (for Public Hearing documents, follow the link for “Board of Supervisors Business Meetings, Public Hearings and Special Meetings”).

AMENDMENTS TO CHAPTER 684 OF THE CODIFIED ORDINANCES OF LOUDOUN COUNTY Weapons and Explosives Pursuant to Virginia Code §§15.2-1427 and 15.2-915, the Loudoun County Board of Supervisors gives notice of its intent to amend Chapter 684 of the Codified Ordinances of Loudoun County by adding a section .04, Possession of Firearms on County Property, and amending section .001, Definitions, to include a new definition for the term “ammunition.” The proposed section .04 would prohibit the possession, carrying or transportation of any firearm, ammunition or components or combination thereof in: any building, or part thereof, owned or used by the County, or by an authority or local governmental entity created or controlled by the County; any public park owned or operated by the County or by any authority or local governmental entity created or controlled by the County; any recreation or community center operated by the County, or by any authority or local governmental entity created or controlled by the County; and those parts of buildings not owned by the County but used for governmental purposes in the specific areas used for such governmental purposes only. The proposed ordinance provides the County with authority to implement security measures designed to reasonably prevent the unauthorized access to affected buildings and parks by persons with firearms and also requires the posting of notice of the prohibitions at all entrances to the buildings or parks affected. The ordinance also contains a list of individuals and activities to which the prohibitions will not apply.

Full and complete copies of the full text of the above-referenced proposed amendments may be examined at the Loudoun County Government Center, Information Desk, 1st Floor, 1 Harrison Street, S.E., Leesburg, Virginia, from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday or call (703) 777-0200. Documents also may be viewed and downloaded electronically 72 hours in advance of the public hearing at: www. loudoun.gov/bosdocuments (for Public Hearing documents, follow the link for “Board of Supervisors Business Meetings, Public Hearings and Special Meetings”).

SIDP-2020-0007 CHICK-FIL-A LANSDOWNE SIGN DEVELOPMENT PLAN (Sign Development Plan)

CHICK-FIL-A, INC. of Atlanta, Georgia, has submitted an application for a Sign Development Plan (SIDP) to request alternative sign regulations for permitted signs in order to increase the square footage of two drive-through menu boards for a Chick-Fil-A. The subject property is being developed pursuant to ZMAP-2003-0006, Lansdowne Village Greens, in the (PD-TC) Planned Development-Town Center zoning district under the Revised 1993 Loudoun County Zoning Ordinance (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 SIDP. The subject property is approximately 21.798 acres in size and is located north of Harry Byrd Highway (Route 7) and on the east side of Belmont Ridge Road (Route 659) at 19313 Front Street, Leesburg, Virginia in the Ashburn Election District. The subject property is more particularly described as PIN: 113-39-9265. The area is governed by the policies of the Loudoun County 2019 General Plan (Suburban Policy Area (Suburban Mixed Use Place Type)), which designates this area to provide compact, pedestrian-oriented environments with opportunities for a mix of residential, commercial, entertainment, cultural, and recreational amenities uses at a recommended Floor Area Ratio (FAR) of 1.0.

APPL-2020-0008 HDRC APPEAL FOR CAPP-2020-0012, CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW RESIDENCE AT 18179 LINCOLN ROAD IN THE GOOSE CREEK HISTORIC DISTRICT (Appeal of Historic District Review Committee Decision-Goose Creek Historic District)

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Legal Notices (HDRC) approval with conditions of Certificate of Appropriateness (CAPP)-2020-0012 for the construction of a single-family residence at 18179 Lincoln Road (PIN 455-37-0113) in the Goose Creek Historic and Cultural Conservation District (Village of Lincoln).

The subject property is zoned RC (Rural Commercial) under the Zoning Ordinance and is located within the HCC (Goose Creek Historic and Cultural Conservation District), VCOD (Village Conservation Overlay District-Village of Lincoln), and contains moderate steep slopes The subject property is approximately 2.17 acres in size and is located on the west side of Lincoln Road (Route 722), north of the intersection of Lincoln Road and Cooksville Road (Route 778), south of Purcellville at 18179 Lincoln Road Lincoln, Virginia in the Catoctin Election District.. The property is more particularly described as PIN 455-37-0113.

CMPT-2020-0006 & SPEX-2020-0023 MILESTONE TOWER – GARDENIA DRIVE (Commission Permit & Special Exception)

Milestone Tower Limited Partnership IV of Reston, Virginia, and the Board of Supervisors, acting through the Loudoun County Department of General Services, have submitted applications for the following: 1) Commission approval to permit a 199 foot tall (195 foot tall with a 4 foot lighting rod at the top) Telecommunications Tower and a related equipment compound in the PD-H3 (Planned Development Housing - 3) zoning district; and 2) A Special Exception to permit a 199 foot tall (195 foot tall with a 4 foot lighting rod at the top) Telecommunications Tower and a related equipment compound as an accessory use to a Fire and Rescue station. These applications are subject to the Revised 1993 Loudoun County Zoning Ordinance and the proposed use is listed as a Special Exception use pursuant to Sections 5-618(C)(2)(c) and 5-618(C)(2)(d)(i), and requires a Commission Permit in accordance with Section 5-618(C)(3)(j). The subject property is approximately 6.91 acres in size and is located on the north side of Gardenia Drive (Route 3460), the west side of Northstar Boulevard (Route 3171), and the east side of Lightridge Farm Road (Route 705) in the Blue Ridge Election District. The subject property is more particularly described as PIN 249-26-9025. The area is governed by the policies of the Loudoun County 2019 General Plan (Transition Policy Area (Transition Large Lot Neighborhood)), which designates this area for residential uses and substantial open space in low-density communities with a variety of house and lot sizes at a density of 1 dwelling unit per 3 acres (1du/3ac) with total nonresidential floor-area ratio (FAR) up to 0.1.

that the road fund contributions will not apply to the New Residential Units or to non-residential uses beyond the non-residential Gross Floor Area (GFA) originally committed with prior approvals; o) reduce the width of non-asphalt trails from 8 feet to 6 feet; p) allow recently approved sign commitments (ZMOD2017-0017 & ZMOD-2017-0018) to be applied to the entire Kincora Village Center application area; and q) allow the Owners to use on-site, non-potable wells for irrigation purposes with a resulting increase in density from 0.43 Floor to Area Ratio (FAR) to 0.57 FAR; (3) an application to rezone approximately 70.16 acres portion of a larger 296.92 parcel from the PD-MUB (Planned Development – Mixed Use Business) zoning district under the Revised 1993 Zoning Ordinance as it existed on July 12, 2010, to the PD-MUB (Planned Development – Mixed Use Business) zoning district under the Revised 1993 Zoning Ordinance as amended from time to time; and (4) a Special Exception to permit impervious surface in the form of raised boardwalk crossings not to exceed 9,150 linear feet in the FOD (Floodplain Overlay District), Major Floodplain. The Special Exception application is subject to the Revised 1993 Zoning Ordinance, and the proposed use is listed as a Special Exception use under Section 4-1506(E).

The applicant also requests the following Zoning Ordinance modification(s): ZONING ORDINANCE SECTION

PROPOSED MODIFICATION

§1-205(A), Interpretation of Ordinance, Limitations and Methods for Measurements of Lots, Yards and Related Terms; Lot Access Requirements.

Allow structures requiring a building permit in the PD-MUB Zoning District to be erected upon any lot which has frontage on a Class I, Class II, Class III road, or private access easement.

§4-1354(B) PD-MUB Planned DevelopmentMixed Use Business District, Development Standards, Public Plaza, Table 4-1354(B), PDMUB Planned Development Mixed-Use Business Public Plaza, Requirements Table.

Reduce the minimum area of the required public plaza for a PD-MUB district greater than 100 acres in size from 1% of the total land area of the district, or 3.55 acres (154,638 SF) to a minimum of 100,000 SF.

§4-1354(B)(3) PD-MUB Planned DevelopmentMixed Use Business District, Development Standards, Public Plaza.

Exclude (a) the buildings in Land Bays N and Q, (b) multi-family stacked townhouses and (c) the civic uses located in Land Bays A and K from the requirement in this section that buildings adjoining a public plaza contain a vertical mixture of uses.

Compass Data Centers IAD I LLC of Dallas, Texas has submitted an application to amend the existing proffers and Concept Development Plan (“CDP”) approved with ZMAP-2017-0003, True North Data in order to: 1) allow for the option to consolidate three buildings into one building footprint; and 2) increase the maximum building height from 35 feet to 56 feet with no resulting change in density. This application is subject to the Revised 1993 Loudoun County Zoning Ordinance. The subject property is partially located within the AI (Airport Impact) Overlay District, outside of but within one (1) mile of the Ldn 60 aircraft noise contour, partially within the QN (Quarry Notification) Overlay District - Luck Note Area, and partially within the FOD (Floodplain Overlay District). The subject property is approximately 97.12 acres in size and is located on the north side of Sycolin Road (Route 625), on the south side of the Dulles Greenway (Route 267), and on the west side of the Goose Creek, on the northwest side Belmont Ridge Road (Route 659), in the Catoctin Election District. The subject property is more particularly described as PIN: 194-10-2562. The area is governed by the policies of the Loudoun County 2019 Comprehensive Plan (Transition Policy Area (Transition Light Industrial Place Type)), which designate this area for low-traffic Industrial and Employment uses at a recommended Floor Area Ratio (FAR) of up to 0.6.

§4-1354(C) PD-MUB Planned DevelopmentMixed Use Business District, Development Standards, Vertical Mix.

Exclude (a) the buildings in Land Bays N and Q, (b) multi-family stacked townhouses and (c) the civic uses located in Land Bays A and K from the 50% vertical use requirement.

§4-1355(C), PD-MUB Planned Development-Mixed Use Business District, Lot and Building Requirements, Building Height.

Increase the permitted maximum building height from 100 feet to 160 feet in Land Bays B, F, J, and R.

§4-1358(C), PD-MUB Planned Development-Mixed Use Business District, Use Limitations, Street Trees.

Reduce the tree density requirement from one tree per 25 feet along all areas dedicated for vehicular travel, excluding alleys, to one tree per 44 linear feet of block length for streets with on-street parking and to one tree per 35 liner feet of block length for trees with no on-street parking requirement

ZMAP-2018-0014, ZCPA-2018-0013, SPEX-2020-0013, ZRTD-2020-0005, ZMOD2018-0035, ZMOD-2020-0029 & ZMOD-2020-0032 KINCORA VILLAGE CENTER

§5-1303(A)(1), Tree Planting and Replacement, Canopy Requirements, Site Planning.

Allow the 10% tree canopy for sites zoned PDMUB to be calculated using the entire PD-MUB Zoning District rather than per site plan.

ZCPA-2020-0003 TRUE NORTH DATA (Zoning Concept Plan Amendment)

(Zoning Map Amendment, Zoning Concept Plan Amendment, Zoning Conversion in the Route 28 Taxing District, Special Exception & Zoning Modifications)

NA Dulles Real Estate Investor LLC of East Setauket, New York, have submitted applications for the following: (1) to rezone approximately 13.14 acre portion of a larger 296.92 parcel from the PD-IP (Planned Development-Industrial Park zoning district under the 1972 Loudoun County Zoning Ordinance (1972 Zoning Ordinance) to the PD-MUB (Planned Development – Mixed Use Business) zoning district under the Revised 1993 Loudoun County Zoning Ordinance (Revised 1993 Zoning Ordinance) in order to permit a 10,000 square foot (SF) civic building and a 100,000 SF central plaza to be located in Land Bay K and to permit additional employment, commercial, and/or residential uses to be located in Land Bays K and L.; (2) an application to amend the existing Proffers and Concept Development Plan (CDP) approved with ZMAP-2008-0021, ZCPA-2012-0014 and ZCPA-2017-0008, Kincora Village Center, in order to a) shift location of the central plaza from Land Bay J to Land Bay K; b) relocate the minimum 55,000 SF Science Museum from Land Bay J to Land Bay A; c) align Roads 8 and 9 to create a street, and add Roads 14 and 17 in Land Bays F and L, and rename Roads A, B, and C with numerical labels; d) shift the location of a monument sign/entry feature in Land Bay J; e) revise locations and clarify the number of Public/Civic/Institutional Uses to be provided; f) increase the number of multifamily (MF) dwelling units permitted from 1,400 to 2,600 in the PD-MUB zoning district; g) adding Land Bays B, K, L, and/or R to the list of land bays where residential uses are permitted; h) delete the commitment to provide a center for the performing arts; i) delete the commitment to provide a 35,000 SF plaza in Land Bay F; j) revise language to clarify which buildings along Pacific Boulevard will be a minimum of four stories; k) reduce the percentage of buildings in the PD-MUB zoning district that are to have a vertical mix of two or more uses; l) remove the commitment that would require any newly constructed Affordable Dwelling Units (ADUs) and/or Unmet Housing Needs Units (UHNUs) to be in compliance with the EarthCraft program and universal design principles; m) exclude data center square footage from the trigger for providing shuttle service; n) clarify

The subject property is located within the Route 28 Taxing District, within the AI (Airport Impact) Overlay District, outside of but within one (1) mile of the Ldn 60 aircraft noise contour, and is also located partially within the FOD (Floodplain Overlay District). The subject property is approximately 300 acres in size and is located in the southwest quadrant of the Harry Byrd Highway (Route 7) and Sully Road (Route 28) interchange, on the west side of Russell Branch Parkway (Route 1036) and north of West Severn Way (Route 1748), in the Broad Run Election District.

The subject property is more particularly described as follows: PIN

PROPERTY ADDRESS

041-19-4573

21391 Pacific Boulevard, Ashburn, Virginia

040-19-0276

N/A

040-19-3991

N/A

040-18-8480-001 040-18-8480-002

45170 Kincora Drive, Ashburn, Virginia

040-18-3514

N/A

040-10-2389

N/A

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Legal Notices The area is governed by the policies of the Loudoun County 2019 General Plan (2019 GP) (Suburban Policy Area (Suburban Mixed-Use Place Type)) and Route 28 Corridor Plan, which designate this area for compact, pedestrian-oriented environments with opportunities for a mix of Residential, Commercial, Entertainment, Cultural, and Recreational amenities uses, at a recommended Floor Area Ratio (FAR) of 1.0.

ZMAP-2020-0005, ZCPA-2020-0008, ZMOD-2020-0020 & ZMOD-2020-0026 GOOSE CREEK OVERLOOK (Zoning Map Amendment, Zoning Concept Plan Amendment & Zoning Modifications)

Goose Creek Overlook LLC of Reston, Virginia, and Good Works Development, LP of Middleburg, Virginia, have submitted applications for the following: 1) to rezone approximately 46.06 acres from the R-1 (Single Family Residential) zoning district under the Revised 1993 Zoning Ordinance to the PD-H4 (Planned Development-Housing 4) administered as R-8 (Single Family Residential) and R-16 (Townhouse/Multifamily Residential) zoning district under the Revised 1993 Zoning Ordinance in order to develop a maximum of 136 single family attached residential units and 40 stacked multifamily units, and 75 multifamily affordable housing units; and 2) to amend the existing proffers and concept development plan (“CDP”) for approximately 9.2 acres that are currently subject to ZMAP-2003-0009, Goose Creek Village South, in order to revise open space tabulations and allow for development of a parking area and trail access.

The applicant also requests the following Zoning Ordinance modification(s): ZONING ORDINANCE SECTION

PROPOSED MODIFICATION

§5-1102, Off-Street Parking and Loading Requirements, Number of Parking and Loading Spaces Required, Table 5-1102, Parking Spaces Required.

To reduce the parking space requirements for Multi Family Dwelling Units from 2 spaces per dwelling unit for 2- and 3-bedroom units to 1.5 spaces per dwelling unit.

§1-205(A), Interpretation of Ordinance, Limitations and Methods for Measurements of Lots, Yards and Related Terms, Lot Access Requirements.

To permit frontage of single family attached and multifamily units on open space rather than the required frontage on a Class I, Class II, Class III road, or private access easement as specified in the individual district regulations.

The subject property is located partially within the QN (Quarry Notification) Overlay District – Luck Note Area and partially within the Reservoir Protection Area. The subject property is approximately 55.26 acres in size and located south of the Dulles Greenway (Route 267), on the east side of Goose Creek, and on the northern and southern side of Sycolin Road (Route 625), in the Ashburn and Blue Ridge Election Districts.

The subject property is more particularly described as follows: PIN

PROPERTY ADDRESS

154-45-5373

20776 Sycolin Road, Ashburn, Virginia

154-45-1833

N/A

154-45-3829

N/A

154-45-9680

N/A

154-35-8154

N/A

153-16-3488 (portion of)

20810 Sycolin Road, Ashburn, Virginia

154-45-5980

N/A

ORDER OF PUBLICATION

COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA VA. CODE §§ 1-211.1; 8.01-316, -317, 20-104

ABC LICENSE

Crooked Run Brewing LLC, trading as Crooked Run Fermentation, 22455 Davis Dr., Sterling, Loudoun, Virginia 20164 The above establishment is applying to the VIRGINIA AlCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL (ABC) AUTHORITY for a Winery license to sell or manufacture alcoholic beverages.

Jake Endres, Co-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.

01/21 & 01/28/21

Case No.:

CL 20-624

Loudoun County Circuit Court 10 East Market Street, Leesburg, VA 20175 Ami Bhasmang Bhatt /v.

Bhasmang A. Bhatt The object of this suit is to obtain a divorce; award child custody and support; equitably divide property.

It is ORDERED that Bhasmang A. Bhatt appear at the above-named court and protect his interests on or before March 5, 2021at 2:00 p.m.

12/31, 1/7, 1/14, & 1/21/20

The area is governed by the policies of the Loudoun County 2019 General Plan (Suburban Policy Area (Suburban Neighborhood Place Type)), which support primarily Single-Family Residential uses with limited supportive Retail and Service uses at recommended densities of four dwelling units per acre (du/ac), up to six du/ac for infill development, and FAR of up to 1.0 for Non-Residential uses.

Unless otherwise noted in the above notices, copies of the above-referenced amendments, applications, ordinances, and/or plans and related documents may be examined by request at the Loudoun County Government Center, Information Desk, 1st Floor, 1 Harrison Street, S.E., Leesburg, Virginia, from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, or call 703-7770246 (option 5) to request hard copies or electronic copies, or electronically at www.loudoun.gov/lola. This link also provides an additional opportunity for public input on active applications. Documents also may be viewed and downloaded electronically 72 hours in advance of the public hearing at: www.loudoun.gov/bosdocuments (for Public Hearing documents, follow the link for “Board of Supervisors Business Meetings, Public Hearings and Special Meetings”). In addition, for detailed instructions on how to access documents using LOLA, to request that documents be emailed to you, to receive physical copies of documents, or to arrange a time to view the file at the Loudoun County Government Center, please email DPZ@loudoun.gov or call 703-777-0246 (option 5).

Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic this public hearing may be conducted as an electronic meeting. Members of the public are encouraged to view the public hearing electronically; however, the Board Room will be open for any members of the public who wish to attend in person with appropriate physical distancing.

Board of Supervisors public hearings are available for live viewing on television on Comcast Government Channel 23, Open Band Channel 40 and Verizon FiOS Channel 40, and are livestreamed at loudoun.gov/ webcast. All members of the public who desire to speak will be heard as to their views pertinent to these matters. Citizens are encouraged to call in advance to sign up to speak at the public hearing. Instructions for remote participation will be forwarded to all individuals who sign-up in advance and who would like to provide their comments remotely. For this public hearing, advanced sign-up will be taken after 8:30 a.m. on January 29, 2021, and no later than 12:00 p.m. on February 10, 2021. If you wish to sign-up in advance, call the Office of the County Administrator at (703) 777-0200. Citizens will also have the option to sign-up during the public hearing. Citizens may also submit written comments by email sent to bos@loudoun.gov.

Any written comments received prior to the public hearing will be distributed to Board members and made part of the minutes for the public hearing.

Hearing assistance is available for meetings in the Board of Supervisors’ Meeting Room. If you require any type of reasonable accommodation as a result of a physical, sensory or mental disability to participate in this meeting, please contact the Office of the County Administrator at 703-777-0200. At least one business day of advance notice is requested; some accommodations may require more than one day of notice.

FM Assistive Listening System is available at the meetings.

BY ORDER OF:

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Comments also will be welcome at School Board meetings throughout the budget process. To speak to the School Board, please go to Citizen Participation form on the LCPS website, www.lcps.org, to fill out a brief form. This form should be completed no later than one hour before the meeting at which you intend to speak. (Please check the calendar on the LCPS website for meeting times.)

These meetings may be held virtually, or in person, depending on the COVID-19 restrictions in place.

If the meeting is virtual, the Citizen Participation form will reserve a spot at the meeting for your comments.

Telephone registration will open until one hour before the meeting on the day of the hearing. Telephone registrations will be taken at 571-252-1030.

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Legal Notices AFFIDAVIT OF NON-SERVICE COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA COUNTY OF LOUDOUN, to wit: Case No.:

CL 2020FA0339 Stacey Antoinette Adams /v.

Joseph William Dickson

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.

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703-777-0610

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Before me, the undersigned authority, personally appeared Kenneth L. Bingaman, a person competent to make oath, and who by me being duly sworn, deposes and says:

Recovery Location

That this Pre-trial order; notice from family court commissioner Ryan O’Rourke; summons without minor children (Divorce-40101); and petition without minor children (Divorce-40101) came into hand on the 12th day of November, 2020, at 10:02 AM, and was executed on the 16th day of November, 2020, at 9:45 AM, by Not finding Joseph William Dickson at 45319 Persimmon Lane, 2nd Floor, Sterling, Virginia. The current resident at 45319 Persimmon Lane, Sterling, Virginia, avised Affiant that current resident has lived at this address for two (2) years and does not know of Joseph William Dickson or his whereabouts.

Affiant further states that he attempted service on Joseph William Dickson at his place of employment, Domino’s Pizza, located at 2091 Davenport Drive, Suite 126, Sterling, Virginia, and was informed that Joseph William Dickson does not work at that establishment.

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.

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Loudoun County Circuit Court 18 East Market Street, Leesburg VA 20176 Commonwealth of Virginia, in re Loudoun County Department of Family Services /v.

Deysi Carina Mayen Monterroso and Henri Leonel Lopez Estrada The object of this suit is to hear an appeal of Child Protective Orders entered in the Loudoun County Juvenile & Domestic Relations District Court pursuant to Virginia code § 16.1-253.

It is ORDERED that Deysi Carina Mayen Monterroso and Henri Leonel Lopez Estrada appear at the above-named Court to protect their interests on or before March 31, 2021 at 10:00 a.m.

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Loudoun Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court Commonwealth of Virginia, in re Jace Leo Dunford and James Dunford III Loudoun County Department of Family Services /v.

Dawn Dunford, mother 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 Jace Leo Dunford and James Dunford III. It is ORDERED that the defendant Dawn Dunford, mother appear at the above-named Court to protect her interests on or before February 17, 2021 at 3:00 pm.

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LETTERS to the Editor

Opinion An Uncharacteristic Approach

What About FEMA?

Over the decades in Leesburg, the town’s advisory committees have demonstrated the ability to have an impact beyond that of any individual Town Council.

In the late 1980s, it was the members of the town’s Parks and Recreation Commission that pushed the vision for the development of Ida Lee Park, still today among Leesburg’s crown jewels. More recently, it has been the town’s Commission on Public Arts that has championed a creative revisioning of the town’s streetscapes.

But the longest and most impactful of all the advisory panels has been the Airport Commission. Today, Leesburg Executive Airport is well established as an important asset not just for the town but more broadly for the commonwealth. It is no longer a primitive airstrip serving local hobby pilots.

It’s an important employment center, link in the commerce chain, and training hub. The airport’s new master plan lays out a long-term strategy to bring even more services and activity. And the recent addition of the second fixed-base operator brings the promise of more improvements in the short term. In short, things are going fairly well.

That hasn’t always been the case. There have been times when town councils would have been happy to close the operation, when members opposed investments requested for improvements, and when they painted the airport as a public nuisance. It was at those times that the commission performed at its best, continuing to work toward the long-term vision despite bureaucratic short-sightedness.

At this juncture, it may very well be time to restructure the Airport Commission—or other town advisory panels for that matter. There are always opportunities to improve efficiency or to tailor operations to address new needs and challenges.

However, the path the mayor has chosen to begin those conversations is unproductive, at best. It also is uncharacteristic of her decades of leadership based on bringing people together to solve problems, not dictating outcomes.

Not only has she proposed a restructuring without even a pretense of seeking feedback from current members, the mayor also has proposed excluding them from the discussions as the council considers her plan.

This should be a collaborative, not combative, exercise.

This is an important opportunity for the community—and the council—to better understand the airport’s operations and the plans for its future. It also is time to put smart people around the table—including those who have worked in the trenches for years—to devise the most effective way to achieve the airport’s promise. That, after all, is the common goal. n

Editor: America and the world have lost nearly 2 million lives to the coronavirus, and tragically the death toll marches on. Even with the Moderna and Pfizer vaccines available, and late-stage studies of Remdesivir and other antiviral treatments on the verge of FDA approval, the rate of deaths is sadly increasing.

Leading our great country out of this tragic crisis is not a job for finger-pointing, tongue-wagging politicians. The territorial nature of government agencies not acting in harmony does not seem to be helping. Mass media blowing out sound bites every hour, often not relevant to the facts, and technology companies censoring voices not in concert with their own, is of course zero help.

Now that we have stumbled through this crisis to the medical solutions stage, we continue to trip over our own feet trying to get vaccines into arms.

If only America had a trusted organization built for crisis management to turn to. One with the knowledge and proven track record of success in delivering relief and leading people safely through tragedies. Some group that has helped millions of Americans in the past.

Hmmmmm, wait a second, what about FEMA? Why is FEMA not leading the charge? Emergency management is the name of their game, right? Sure, this crisis is a little different than a tornado or hurricane but dealing with Coronavirus is now at the logistics stage which is what FEMA does very well.

It is not too late for the White House and Congress to get out of the way. Put FEMA in charge of distribution, reinforce it with the logistical units of the National Guard and military reserve and watch the results roar.

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Safe for Sports?

Editor: How can we have sports being played in Loudoun County schools and continue to state that the schools are not safe for education?

Currently, Loudoun County has a 17% positivity rate, and 431 new cases per 100,000 over the past 14 days, which is considered the highest risk, according to the LCPS website. However, according to the LCPS guidelines for a safe return

to school the positivity rate must be below 10% and new cases must be under 200 cases per 100,000 over the past 14 days.

The schools are double their own metrics, which means that according to the LCPS’s own guidelines, being in school is unsafe and categorized as the highest risk, yet they have kids in school playing winter sports, even wrestling.

Winter sports are being played, practices for basketball, wrestling, etc., are happening in schools now.

Competitions for these sports are now happening in schools, without masks, and with close contact. If masks and social distancing is so vital, how can these sports take place without the safety precautions recommended by the CDC? At the same time, kids are not allowed to be in a school where adherence to CDC guidelines would be possible and effective?

Sports are taking priority over education, and this is wrong.

I am all for sports, but how is it reasonable to allow kids to wrestle but prevent them from using the library? If basketball is safe in school, if wrestling is safe for school students, then let kids come back to school, too.

Are the metrics a lie? If the metrics are real, if the LCPS believed its own guidelines then how are schools safe enough for sports?

How is the 17.1% positivity rate is deemed so unsafe that kids can’t be in school, yet safe enough for athletic practice and competition at the very same schools that are closed and not allowing our kids to attend in-person learning because of unsafe metrics?

Can you see the contradiction?

It can’t be both. We can’t have schools that are unsafe for learning but safe enough for in school athletics practices and competition.

— Watson Jones, Leesburg

Proof Required Editor: To all would be American Patriots: Remember the words of the late Carl Sagan who said, “extraordinary claims require extraordinary proof.”

— John Sealine, Leesburg

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Vaccinations continued from page 1 Loudoun will be getting a significant portion of the vaccine allocated to Virginia this week.

Even with that order coming in, the vaccination rollout will still take time.

“We’re really still on the same course of [Phase] 1b running probably through March for first and second doses, and that’s assuming the vaccine supply remains stable,” Goodfriend said. “If for some reason it’s able to increase significantly, then we can move faster. It’s the amount of vaccine that’s determining the pace of how quickly we can go.”

Until the supply increases, Goodfriend said, vaccinations for the public will remain with the county’s sites for expediency. That’s a shift in earlier strategy that envisioned getting doctor’s offices and pharmacies involved quickly.

“All the vaccines we are getting in, we are putting in arms,” Randall said Thursday.

“We have not wasted any vaccines at all. In fact, we had one case a couple of days ago where we had about five doses left over after we did our 1a first responders, and then we made a phone call to some of the 1b first responders so that we knew we didn’t waste any.”

For many people, the vaccines, developed in record time, still come too late. On Tuesday, Loudoun County memorialized the Loudouners lost to the pandemic with luminaries outside the county government center, one for each life lost. As of Tuesday, 170 deaths had been attributed to the virus.

Medical Reserve Corps Steps Up Much of the vaccination work falls to the

volunteers of the Loudoun Medical Reserve Corps.

Gone are the days of the volunteer bucket brigade, neighbors spontaneously showing up to help out at any emergency. After the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, 2001, it became clear the country needed a corps of trained, pre-screened volunteers, ready to step up when called upon.

“A lot of people just showed up to the towers in New York City, and we had no control over them,” said Loudoun Medical Reserve Corps Coordinator Francis Rath, a retired lawyer. “They didn’t know who those people were, and in some cases, unfortunately, the people were not who they said they were. So it was decided—rightly, in my mind—that what we need was some sort of group that is dedicated to helping the Health Department in case of emergencies.”

President George W. Bush announced the creation of the USA Freedom Corps in his State of the Union address in 2002, which coordinated among various organizations like the Peace Corps and AmeriCorps. Although that office has since dissolved, some of its legacy remains—such as the Medical Reserve Corps. People who sign up go through a short, online orientation and get a background check, and then they’re ready to be called upon when the community is in need. And about 2,600 people in Loudoun have.

Rath said the COVID-19 pandemic has driven more people to volunteer, more than 1,000. And a recent call from the state for medical workers has also seen another spike in enrollments—Rath said since Northam announced the expanded vaccine eligibility, another 70 volunteers have signed up.

Medical Reserve Corps volunteers do everything from giving vaccination shots, to organizing parking and lines at mass testing events.

One of those volunteers is Lisa Kimball, who in her day job is the executive director at the nonprofit Arc of Loudoun. She signed on back in 2008, when she was still working at technology company Telos.

“Many years ago, I ran fire and rescue and really enjoyed it, and then as I got older, had a family, got married, it wasn’t something I was able to continue as a volunteer,” Kimball said. “Getting involved in the Medical Reserve Corps is a way to kind of keep engaged in emergency management, and being able to volunteer and give back, and pay it forward in a way that I really enjoy.”

With her experience as an administrator, Kimball helped set up the county’s COVID-19 hotline in March, as well as helping out with mass testing events since.

“I’m certainly not authorized any more to give shots or anything like that, but it’s about making sure that everything is thought through from logistics to traffic to parking, making sure that anyone in and out of any particular mass event gets what they need in the safest and most efficient way possible,” Kimball said.

So many other jobs, she said, come down to working as a translator, sharing information or staffing a phone bank.

“It comes down to, everyone can help, and when you’re a part of it, there’s a lot that you can get out of it as well,” Kimball said.

“It benefits everybody.”

Learn more and sign up at loudoun.gov/ MRC.

Online Vaccine Pre-Screening Launched With the range of people eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine now expanded to include everyone 65 and older, Loudoun County is now requiring all requests for vaccines to go through an online pre-screening survey at surveymonkey.com/r/Loudoun-

COVIDVaccinePrescreen.

The department is accepting requests for vaccination only from people who are in the Phase 1a and Phase 1b vaccination priority groups.

Phase 1b now includes front-line essential workers, persons aged 65 years and older, and people living in correctional facilities, homeless shelters and migrant labor camps.

It also includes people aged 16 and up with high-risk medical conditions or disabilities that increases their risk of severe illness from COVID-19. However, because the Moderna vaccine that the Heath Department is using is only approved for people 18 and up, Loudoun’s Health Department is only accepting screening surveys from people 18 and up.

The Health Department is coordinating special vaccination events for law enforcement, fire and hazmat, corrections and homeless shelter workers, public schools employees, and local government workers. There is no need for people working in these sectors to contact the Health Department to schedule appointments.

Additionally, many members of the Phase 1a and 1b priority groups may be enrolled for vaccination by their employers.

State leaders now are also looking to stand up fixed-site mass vaccination sites throughout the commonwealth. These would operate six to seven days a week and be supported by the National Guard, contracted vaccinators and local volunteer medical corps.

The state goal is to reach at least 25,000 vaccinations per day in the short term and then expand to 50,000 per day.

Northam called the effort “the largest deployment of volunteers we have ever seen.”

“I look at this as a way to really pull Virginians together,” he said. n

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PARENTING WITH A PURPOSE

10 Months of COVID: My Observations

BY NEIL MCNERNEY

For the past 10 months, we have endured an experience that very few of us predicted, much less prepared for. We have experienced the closing of businesses, restaurants, and school buildings.

We have been told to stay in our homes and stop spending time with family and friends. We have faced extreme anxiety for the health of ourselves and our loved ones for months at a time.

This type of severe, long-term anxiety has taken a toll on us and our children.

I would like to share some recent observations I have seen with children, teens, and their families in the hopes of finding a path through this time period.

Long term-anxiety leads to depression.

The human body is not equipped to deal well with long-term anxiety. Thousands of years ago, anxiety would only surface during immediate stressful events, such as when dealing with a predator, or another person that means to do us harm. At other times of the day, our brain wouldn’t be

anxious, which allowed us to recover from the anxious event. When we subject ourselves to long-term anxiety, our bodies are dumping low levels of stress hormones for days, weeks, and months at a time. These stress hormones, while helpful in a crisis, take a severe toll on the body over time.

Instead of feeling just anxious, other symptoms begin to appear, especially depression. The human body cannot stay anxious for such a long period of time.

In the past month, I have observed a significant shift, especially with teens, into a more depressive state. COVID Fatigue is setting in, and the monotonous days, combined with boring school and social isolation, are leading to more and more teens giving up hope for a better future.

Grades are dropping, activity is plummeting, and depression is beginning to set in.

Here are some other symptoms that occur during long-term anxiety: • Headaches, especially tension headaches • Irritability and short temper • Pounding heart when not exercising

• Breathing problems • Upset stomach and loss of appetite • Extreme fatigue and muscle aches As the vaccine process begins, I was hopeful that kids would begin to have some sparks of hope. I was hoping that they would begin to see a light at the end of the tunnel. Unfortunately, this hasn’t yet materialized. Since healthy kids are so low on the priority list, I actually think the vaccine roll-out has been even more demoralizing for kids vs. other groups.

What can we do to help decrease these effects? My first suggestion is to continue to try to be as understanding as possible.

As we have heard countless times, this is an unprecedented situation, and our kids have no frame of reference on how to handle this. Continue to let them know that your heart goes out to them and that you don’t know how you would handle this if it happened during your childhood. It is important that they don’t think they are messing up all of the time. Take a few minutes every once in a while and let them know you get how hard it must be.

My other suggestion is to begin to help your kids have a positive vision for the future. Begin planning for a family future without COVID. For instance, start having conversations about which friend they will have over first. Start planning what they will do with their cousins once they can visit them again. Begin to imagine a trip to visit grandparents again. Begin to plan a vacation. Although it is still uncertain at what time in the future we will be able to do these things, it is important to help our kids have a hope for a future that looks normal again. I believe this will help them to look for the light at the end of the tunnel. 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

Confessions of an Extrovert During Quarantine

BY CHRIS CROLL

As the days of the pandemic drag on, and COVID-19 positivity rates continue to be high, some of us are acutely feeling the negative effects of having to quarantine. Extroverts like me who draw energy from being with other people have been stressed for a long time now about the lack of available connections.

When a human being experiences stress, no matter what the cause, the body goes into fight or flight mode and the brain responds by releasing cortisol. Chronic activation of this stress response, say over a period of many months during a quarantine, can lead to serious health issues.

One way people cope is by numbing out. Wine and alcohol consumption has gone through the roof since the pandemic began. I recently read that women are drinking 41% more than they were a year ago. I guess I am not the only one who is finding “Dry January” to be a challenge this year.

Another way people numb out is by

snacking. The “quarantine 15” may end up being the “quarantine 30” for some of us. Noshing does give us a temporary taste (literally) of novelty and can provide quick relief from emotional discomfort, but all-day snacking is a bad habit to develop, especially considering obesity is known to compromise the immune response.

Many extroverts are suffering in some way, whether their struggles are visible or not. While most people miss going out, gathering with friends, and attending in-person events, extroverts feel these absences deeply. After months of not doing the things that make us feel plugged into society, we start to wither.

Add in the lack of novelty from spending time with the same few people for months, and the tumult going on in the world around us, and it is a perfect storm for depression to set in.

How badly do I need a fix of in-person socialization? Recently I noticed that I got a little buzz from talking to the cashier at Kohl’s. You know you are starved for connection when you get a high from

talking to a stranger about an online survey (which I never remember to take once I leave the store anyway). As trivial as that interaction may have been, it was telling about my mental state. I am desperate for novelty and social interaction.

I need life to go back to normal ASAP. For people like me, no Netflix series or Tik-Tok videos can take the place of live energy exchanges between people.

My introverted friends are loving quarantine. They try to be supportive by offering to Zoom with me. But for some of us, the whole ‘who’s-turn-is-it-to-talk’ awkwardness of video conferencing is more of an energy drain than it is a boost. I make a living from communicating so it is no exaggeration to say that being cut off from people like this feels, for me, like energetic asphyxiation. It feels like I am holding my breath waiting for the dark clouds overhead to dissipate.

My way of coping is to go for walks in the woods where I can focus on fully exhaling after each deep cleansing breath.

There is some good news in all of this for extroverts. By nature, we tend to

have well-developed coping skills, since we are always putting ourselves out there and being vulnerable with other people.

This resilience we have developed over the years may prove to be a protective factor keeping us from getting too depressed during this pandemic. I hope it is enough to carry us through.

To all of you extroverts out there who are struggling right now, please know you are not alone. People like us are not designed to endure this kind of prolonged social isolation. If you feel sub-optimal at this point, know I am right there with you. Do whatever you have to do to make it through the next few months intact—eat, drink, walk in the woods, Zoom, chat with the cashier at Kohl’s—whatever it takes to hang in there. This will all be over soon. n Chris Croll is a writer, empathy activist and communications consultant. She lives in Leesburg with her husband and two teenage boys.

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Land swap continued from page 3 who are mourning the loss of two officers within a week and preparing for the presidential inauguration—would keep him out of the boardroom, Buffington said he no longer supports the deal. The public hearing was initiated on a motion by Buffington after supervisors came out of a closed session after midnight at a previous meeting.

He asked the board to take no further action on the deal, and instead to move ahead with purchasing the St. Louis property separately. The county had previously put forth a proposal to buy that property for $1.5 million, but the developer backed out in favor of the land swap.

“Since making the original motion out of Closed Session, I have been contacted by many constituents, organizations and Towns,” Buffington emailed his colleagues. “All had the same message of— we don’t trust the individual making the offer and we don’t want the County coupling the Aldie Assemblage to any deal related to the Saint Louis property. Not one person who has contacted me has been in favor of selling the Aldie Assemblage to the individual Invol[v]ed in the current offer.”

That was the sentiment of most people at the public hearing.

“The developers have a long and storied history of violating county, state, and federal law and regulations and have never shown any regard for community input,” said Eleanor Morrison.

Malcolm Collum was one of several people who alluded to a cash offer by another party to purchase the Aldie property from the county.

“I do know the person who has put forward a cash offer to buy these properties,” Collum said. “He owns historic property in the village, and he is committed to restoring the existing structures according to Aldie Historic District guidelines. In fact, he has an award from the American Institute of Architects for historic renovation. This is exactly what all of the residents want. He does not have a laundry list of zoning and code violations, a reputation for ignoring stop work orders, or corresponding lawsuits.”

In addition to resistance from conservation groups and many neighbors, the Coalition of Loudoun Towns is also expected to send a letter in opposition.

Middleburg Mayor Bridge Littleton said at the Jan. 14 Middleburg Town Council meeting that all seven of Loudoun’s

Loudoun County

A developer’s concept for the new Aldie Park at the historic Aldie Tavern property, depicting a restored tavern, shops in the other two buildings on the property, more shopping, a brewery, and a bed-andbreakfast.

mayors agree that the deal should not be made.

“All the mayors are absolutely against this,” he said. “There was a strong feeling that was sort of an unsavory, untoward pressure put on the county because they really want to protect this St. Louis piece and they’ve been put between a rock and a hard place. … The county has been thrown under the bus.”

Littleton said COLT would send a letter to the county urging it to identify a better use for the property.

Developer in Conservation Easement Dispute Andrews is already in a long-running legal battle with the organization that holds the conservation easement on the property behind the tavern. Sally Price, Executive Director of the Land Trust of Virginia, said since 2013 they have been in a legal battle with Andrews over the terms of that easement. That dispute is now before the state Supreme Court.

And, she said, nobody has talked to the Land Trust yet about plans for a park.

“Any plans for a park on the 60 acres would be required to be reviewed and approved by the Land Trust of Virginia, because the property is in a permanent conservation easement,” Price said. “No one has approached us with plans for a park or for any new roads into the property. So as the park is part of your consideration of this plan, we would strongly encourage you to formalize that arrangement, and make sure that any planed disturbance on the land in the easement with us receives our approval—approval because it is in compliance with the conservation easement on that property.”

Buffington also asked county staff members to put together a list of previous

zoning violations by Andrews.

MOJAX is facing fines for disturbing wetlands at MOJAX’s St. Louis property; county staff put together a long list of other violations and lawsuits, compiled by several departments, including Building and Development, Planning and Zoning, Transportation and Capital Infrastructure, County Administration, and the County Attorney’s office.

County staff also found a complaint for clearing and grading to cut a road through protected steep slopes in Aldie, for which MOJAX was assessed a fine, which was referred to the County Attorney’s office for collection. “Change in ownership and the property’s placement under a deed of conservation easement means that further enforcement is unlikely to occur without another notice of violation,” county staff reported.

In another case, as Simpson Farm LLC, the developer was assessed fines for disturbing a floodplain, a case that has been appealed and awaiting an opinion from the Attorney General’s Office, with the property now under new ownership.

In two more cases, at the St. Louis property, MOJAX was issued stop work orders for grading without a permit, and later obtained the permit.

Two more complaints were successfully defended in court or referred to a state agency with no action.

Deal, Process Criticized Littleton compared the Aldie Tavern to his town’s ongoing work to preserve the historic Asbury Church. In that case, the town issued a request for proposals seeking someone interested in buying the building, preserving it and putting it to a new use. Littleton said the town has received four proposals that the council will

review at its next meeting.

“Until we, as the town government, took the active responsibility to lead this effort, no takers ever came, which is the case for Aldie,” Littleton said. “It is very important to understand that our goal was not any use, or getting it off our books, but was a plan in line with the vision of the community.”

“Please, separate these activities,” Douglas Smith said of the proposed land swap. “If this is going to be a big development, let it be a purchase of the property.

Let it go through all the processes and everything. But right now it appears—sorry to say—like a back room deal. But I know it isn’t, but it appears that way because we are just citizens, we don’t have all the insight.”

County Chair Phyllis J. Randall (D-At Large) disputed the idea that the proposal was a “backroom deal.”

“I always get quite frankly offended when people accuse this board of doing back room deals,” Randall said. “Most people on this board actually work. This is their second job, and they work very hard, and no one in this board has ever been involved with back room deals, and that’s just offensive and I don’t let that pass.”

Randall also dismissed out of hand a petition that in five days gathered close to 1,000 signatures opposed to the project.

“The last time this happened the petition was an online petition. People were signing that thing from all over the country, literally,” Randall said. “[…] an online petition just doesn’t carry that much weight to me. So you’re coming up and telling me that you have 20,000 signatures on a petition for the village of Aldie, I’m just not really hearing that.”

However, she acknowledged that the process had been “rushed,” and moved to send the discussion to a committee for more discussion. Supervisors voted 8-01, with Supervisor Tony R. Buffington (R-Blue Ridge) absent to send the discussion to the board’s finance committee.

“When I look at this, I see a potential way to ensure the viability of the historic village of Aldie, and treat it as the gateway that it is to points west with a project that is attractive, that does provide an amenity,” said finance committee chairman Supervisor Matthew F. Letourneau (R-Dulles). “There’s a lot of by-right uses on this piece of land that could be used at any point in time, and one of these discussions is ensuring that none of those things occur.” n

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