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County to Block Development with $1.5M Land Purchase

BY PATRICK SZABO pszabo@loudounnow.com

The county government is reaching into its own pocketbook to snatch up and conserve land in the village of St. Louis, where 30 single-family homes were on track to be built.

The Board of Supervisors last week voted 7-0-2, with Supervisors Tony Buffington (R-Blue Ridge) and Matthew Letourneau (R-Dulles) absent, to purchase 16.4 acres in the village for $1.5 million to place in conservation easement and set up a park for passive recreation. The land—located along Snake Hill Road adjacent to the Mt. Zion Baptist Church—was previously under development by the Mojax development company, which was beginning to drill wells for the subdivision it called Middleburg Preserve.

Although the county’s assessment database values the land—which is spread out among three parcels—at a combined $474,400, County Public Affairs and Communications Officer Glen Barbour said that the land is appraised at $3 million.

The purchase has yet to be set in writing but County Chair Phyllis J. Randall (D-At Large) said it is moving forward. Randall said Mojax could have declined to sell the property beST. LOUIS continues on page 38

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Alongside his wife, Stacy, Chuck Kuhn has purchased and placed thousands of acres of western Loudoun land into conservation easement to protect it from development and preserve the rural countryside.

The Castle and the Conservationist Are Chuck Kuhn’s Latest Land Buys a Model for Preservation?

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A mysterious castle, four eccentric unmarried sisters and a sprawling 400acre estate. It sounds like the contents of a gothic novel. But it’s actually the scene of a contemporary real estate drama right here in Loudoun—and one that just might have a happy ending.

The Brown sisters lived quietly at their family’s farm near Waterford for four decades. When the last living sister died a decade ago without direct heirs, the property’s future was the subject of more than a little speculation. In recent months, Waterford was buzzing with news that a developer had eyes on the property—one of the biggest available tracts of land in the area—and plans to build more than 80

houses. But last week, local business owner Chuck Kuhn disclosed that he has a contract on the property and plans to put the estate into a conservation easement to prevent future development.

It’s a move that has neighbors collectively holding their breath. Kuhn, who’s made headlines with past conservation purchases near Leesburg and Purcellville, PRESERVATION continues on page 39

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More Loudoun Students May Opt-in to Hybrid Learning, But Is There Enough Room?

BY NORMAN K. STYER nstyer@loudounnow.com

Over the summer, the parents of about half of Loudoun’s public school students said they wanted their children in class as part of a hybrid teaching program that offers two days of learning in person each week. The other half said they preferred to keep their kids at home for online learning.

Next month, they’ll have an opportunity to change their minds.

While the school district, and others in the region, opened the year with 100% distance learning, administrators are beginning to phase in hybrid classes. By the end of this month, more than 10,000 students are expected be physically in school part time. Starting Dec. 1, that grows to 18,300 when students in grades 3-5 are scheduled to join their younger classmates and special needs students in the hybrid model.

During Tuesday’s School Board meeting, administrators were presented with early ideas for the next stage of the return-toschool plan—allowing hybrid classes for middle and high school students by the start of the second semester in January. Based on the current parent preferences, that would allow up to 41,111 students in classrooms countywide.

However, if more students opt for the

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Parents gather outside the Loudoun School Administration Building in Broadlands on Tuesday afternoon for another protest pushing for a return of students to the classroom.

hybrid system in the new survey—expected to be conducted Nov. 11-20—there may not be enough space to allow students attend twice each week, at least during the second semester.

According to briefing material presented for Tuesday’s meeting, “If the second semester preferences include a much greater proportion of preferences for the hybrid model, the students whose parents/guardians chose the hybrid model would need to be split into more groups so that each group is small enough to use classroom layouts with planned physical distancing of between

three and six feet. This could be achieved with in-person learning of once per week.”

If that does become a problem, one option under consideration to continue in-person learning two days a week is to choose students to fill the available slots with a random lottery.

Changes on the table for middle and high school classes include another new wrinkle not yet offered to younger students.

The in-person classes could be livestreamed to distance learning students and to hybrid students during their at-home learning days.

The School Board is scheduled to get more details on the secondary school options during its Oct. 27 meeting, with a vote to choose a direction planned Nov. 10.

At this point, the earliest all students who selected a hybrid model would be back in class would be Jan. 21, the first day of the second semester.

That may not be soon enough or enough classroom time for many students and families.

Again on Tuesday, parents gathered outside the School Board meeting room to protest the distance learning program and push school leaders to open schools full time. More than 100 people signed up to address the board. During speeches limited to 30 seconds each, parents and students were at times tearful and more frequently angry over their frustration with current operations. They complained about spending too much time online for class and then being piled up with too much homework.

Straight-A students said they were struggling to keep up. They talked about mental anquish and mental collapse from frustration, pressure and isolation.

A move by Ian Serotkin (Blue Ridge) and Jeffrey E. Morse (Dulles) to get middle and high school students into hybrid HYBRID LEARNING continues on page 19

Warner, Wexton Tour Ashburn’s HHMI Janelia Research Campus

BY RENSS GREENE rgreene@loudounnow.com

Two of Loudoun’s representatives on Capitol Hill last week got a peek inside one of the most highly regarded and advanced research institutions in the world, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute’s Janelia Research Campus in Ashburn.

U.S. Sen. Mark Warner (D-VA) and Rep. Jennifer T. Wexton (D-VA-10) were onsite Oct. 9 for a personal tour of the campus, where scientists in biology and neurobiology are free to explore new areas of research, collaborate, and invent new tools.

In one lab, Advanced Engineering Facility Director Anthony Leonardo showed Warner and Wexton how, when research work ground to a halt with the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic, the scientists there responded to help out.

“We were really kind of collectively having this feeling of, if only we could do something to help out in any way we could,” Leonardo said. And they found one—Leonardo demonstrated how the lab can use its laser cutter, mylar, and a few basic components to make a face shield in a matter of seconds, and said they had distributed around 3,000 of them. He called it “a small impact, but a nice one.”

The halls of the campus are still mostly empty—like many people, researchers at Janelia who don’t have to be physically in the lab are working from home.

Being independently funded by Howard Hughes Medical Institute, said Executive Director Ron Vale, allows scientists at Janelia to have longer-term visions and pursue more advanced science with less certain results.

The research facility is built into a hill at the former Janelia Farm, built in 1936

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Loudoun

Supervisors Reorganize Zoning Ordinance Committee

BY RENSS GREENE rgreene@loudounnow.com

As they prepare to write the zoning ordinance that will put into law the visions laid out in the 2019 comprehensive plan, county supervisors have voted to disband the committee that would lead that work and reorganize it.

The 15-member Zoning Ordinance Action Group advises the Board of Supervisors on changes to zoning laws, often presenting supervisors with proposals for changes to county zoning. Its membership includes representatives and senior leadership from land planning firms, Realtors, the building industry, conservation and preservation interests, the Chamber of Commerce, the Economic Development Commission, and other groups. Its members are appointed by county supervisors, and it currently has several vacancies.

But Supervisor Michael R. Turner (D-Ashburn) said it’s time to rethink that committee’s structure.

“The zoning ordinance rewrites are going to take place over the next two years, and they are absolutely critical,” Turner said.

He proposed the new, 16-member Zoning Ordinance Committee, which has a similar role but many changes.

While the ZOAG has always worked with county planners and the Planning Commission, the new committee also reports to the Planning Commission rather than making its recommendations to the county board.

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Current members of the Zoning Ordinance Action Group will serve out the rest of the term on the new Zoning Ordinance Committee, temporarily swelling the committee’s ranks to 19 seats until those terms expire.

While before supervisors appointed every member, now they appoint two atlarge citizen members and two subject matter experts in architecture and land use planning and the rest of the seats on the committee are held for organizations that select their own representation. Those include the Planning Commission, the Loudoun County Chamber of Commerce, the commercial real estate developers’ as-

sociation NAIOP, the Northern Virginia Building Industry Association, the Dulles Area Association of Realtors, the Coalition of Loudoun Towns, the Farm Bureau, the Rural Economic Development Council, the Loudoun County HOA Coalition, the Economic Development Advisory Commission, the Piedmont Environmental Council, and the Loudoun County Conservation and Preservation Coalition.

It also establishes for the first time the requirement that its members be Loudoun County residents, limits the number of terms they can serve to two, and limits members to serving on no more than one COMMITTEE continues on page 6

Ballot Drop Boxes Placed at Public Libraries Supervised ballot drop boxes to collect absentee ballots are in place inside all Loudoun County Public Library branches, with the exception of the Law Library.

Completed absentee ballots can be returned to the drop boxes through Saturday, Oct. 31 during the branches’ hours of operation. Library branches are open Monday through Thursday from 10 a.m.

to 8 p.m., and Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Completed absentee ballots may also be returned to the Office of Elections and Voter Registration, 751 Miller Drive, Leesburg, through Oct. 31.

Mail-in registration applications must be postmarked no later than Oct. 13.

More early voting sites will open Saturday, Oct. 17 at the Carver Senior Center,

200 E Willie Palmer Way, Purcellville; the Dulles South Senior Center, 24950 Riding Center Drive, South Riding; and at the Loudoun County Government offices at 21641 Ridgetop Circle, Sterling.

The deadline to vote early in person is Saturday, Oct. 31. More details, including hours of operation and directions, are at loudoun.gov/voteearly. n

County Gov’t Adds Election Day Paid Holiday Election day is now a paid holiday for county staff members, aligning with the state government’s holiday calendar.

The Board of Supervisors customarily aligns the holiday calendar for local public employees with the state’s, and this year the state government passed a bill recognizing Election Day as a state-observed holiday and removing Lee-Jackson Day from that calendar.

County employees now have 13.5 paid holidays in a year, including New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Presidents Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veteran’s Day, Thanksgiving Day and the day after, a half day on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, a floating holiday, Election Day and Columbus Day—a holiday that has recently become the subject of controversy, and which some areas have replaced with observances such as Indigenous People’s Day. Supervisors passed a change to the county’s Human Resources handbook Oct. 6.

Health Department Offers Free Flu Shots Oct. 17 The Loudoun County Health Department will offer free flu shots at Park View High School in Sterling, on Saturday, Oct. 17, beginning at 10 a.m.

The shots will be offered to anyone 9 years and older on a first-come, first-served basis until 2 p.m. or until the supply of 900 shots runs out.

Attendees may either drive or walk up for a flu shot. No insurance or appointment is required, and there are no residency requirements. Those attending the event will enter Park View High School from North Sterling Boulevard onto Juniper Avenue.

The flu shots are being offered as part of a public health emergency exercise. The exercise simulates a mass vaccination event—such as in the case of a COVID-19 vaccination—in which the health department and local agencies would work together so ON THE AGENDA continues on page 7

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Northam Allocates $30M to Fast-Track Broadband Projects

BY RENSS GREENE rgreene@loudounnow.com

Gov. Ralph Northam announced last week that localities will be able to apply for funding to fast-track broadband projects to underserved communities from a pool of $30 million.

The money is allocated from Virginia’s share of the federal Coronavirus Aid, Recovery, and Economic Security or CARES Act, and is guided by the same constraints—the projects must be finished by the end of the year, or the money is returned to the federal government.

“Broadband is to today’s economy like electricity was generations ago—when you have it, you can get ahead,” Northam stated. “High-speed internet is essential for students to connect to education, business to connect to the wider world, and citizens to connect to work. The COVID-19 pandemic has made this even more clear, as so much of our lives have moved to virtual platforms.”

That funding could be of particular interest to Loudoun County, where supervisors voted in September to fast-track a number of the county’s own broadband initiatives. Those include fast-tracking applications to build some types of antennae, building off of work to connect school division facilities to expand fiber access for

others, creating a single map of telecommunications projects in the county, and finding $4.8 million to finish connecting fiber to the Bluemont Community Center, the Philomont Community Center, the Philomont Fire and Rescue Station, the Loudoun Heights Fire and Rescue Station and the Loudoun Height Public Safety Radio Tower.

The projects are meant to prioritize service in residential areas with underserved students.

“Any part of Virginia without broadband risks being left behind in our increasingly digital world,” stated Sen. Jennifer B. Boysko (D-33), who chairs Broadband Advisory Council. “This initiative will speed up the work of connecting every corner of Virginia, so that everyone has access to opportunity.”

The State Council of Higher Education in Virginia estimates that 200,000 K-12 students and 60,000 college students in Virginia lack access to broadband at home. Northam’s current budget proposals include $85 million in investments for broadband infrastructure.

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Committee continued from page 4 other county committee. Some members of ZOAG also serve on several other county committees, in addition to regularly interacting with the county government in their organizational or professional roles.

And while not required, it is recommended members have at least five years of experience in their field.

Supervisor Juli E. Briskman (D-Algonkian) worried the committee does not

have specific representation for residents in the east.

“We have five from the business community, three to five explicitly representing western Loudoun, and I still don’t see where eastern Loudoun is really represented here at all,” Briskman said. “And that’s where a lot of the redevelopment, revitalization and maybe infill development is going to be happening in future years.”

With supervisors in the previous term committed to not making major changes in western, rural area policy, much of the focus in the 2019 comprehensive plan was

on guiding development in the east.

“The whole idea behind this is that we reduce the consolidation of decision making in the county, and that we have a more diverse membership on all of our boards and commissions,” Briskman said.

Chair Phyllis J. Randall (D-At Large) also said the new committee may get further tweaks after it is in action for some time.

“At any point we may come back and make adjustments to something,” Randall said. “I imagine we probably would, because there’s a lot of changes happening

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right now. … New things are a little scary sometimes, and they’re hard, and change is not always comfortable.”

The Loudoun County Chamber of Commerce, which has a seat on both versions of the committee, cautioned supervisors as they worked to create the new committee.

“The county has numerous policy advisory committees which provide ample opportunity for citizens with a passion and desire to serve to engage in shaping our government,” the Chamber wrote.

“It’s important that ZOC is consistent with ZOAG’s unique mission to serve as a technical advisory committee, rather than purely just policy advisory. This type of first-hand technical expertise is critical, especially today, as we’re looking at the largest overhaul to the County’s Zoning Ordinance in over 20 years.”

But the Chamber endorsed the suggestion of requiring at least five years’ experience among potential members.

“The whole idea behind this is that we reduce the consolidation of decision making in the county, and that we have a more diverse membership on all of our boards and commissions.”

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Supervisors voted to create the new committee 7-0-2, with Supervisors Tony R. Buffington (R-Blue Ridge) and Matthew F. Letourneau (R-Dulles) absent, on Oct. 6.

The project is the latest example of supervisors doing their work over email, rather than in a public meeting of the board or one of its committees. While work on the proposal also happened in the Transportation and Land Use Committee, before coming the full Board of Supervisors, Turner gathered votes on suggestions over emailed straw polls, crafting the new committee that was adopted Oct. 6.

County staff members have gone as far as to take guidance from and act on straw poll votes during the General Assembly session, decisions that would later be ratified by formal votes in public meetings only after the fact. n

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Loudoun Marks Domestic Violence Awareness Month The Loudoun County Board of Supervisors has proclaimed October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month, highlighting the increased danger that the COVID-19 pandemic presents to survivors of domestic violence.

The proclamation cites the pandemic for creating “an epidemic within an existing epidemic, making it more critical than ever to raise awareness, educate and support survivors.”

Avoiding public spaces and working remotely can help reduce the spread of COVID-19, but for some people, staying home may not be the safest option. People who are surviving violence in their relationships and families may be experiencing increased isolation and danger caused by social distancing measures during the coronavirus pandemic.

The proclamation also spotlights the work of the Loudoun County Domestic Abuse and Response Team or DART, which includes advocates, service providers, law enforcement and legal professionals, who mobilize to support survivors’ needs.

That team is still at work during the pandemic to protect survivors, with more information at loudoun.gov/DART. To get help in Loudoun, call or text 911 if anyone is in immediate danger. To reach Loudoun County’s Domestic and Sexual Violence hotline 24 hours a day, every day, call 703-777-6552.

Call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) or TTY 1-800-787-3224. And if you’re unable to speak safely, you can log onto thehotline.org or text LOVEIS to 22522.

Call the National Sexual Assault Hotline at 800-656-HOPE (4673).

Survivors also may make a personalized, practical safety plan. For help with safety planning, call the Loudoun Abused Women’s Shelter Hotline at 703-777-6552.

Thursday, Oct. 22 will be “Purple Thursday,” a day set aside to honor victims and survivors of domestic violence when people are encouraged to wear purple to raise awareness.

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October is Fire Prevention Month County supervisors have declared October Fire Prevention Month.

In 2019, fire departments in the U.S. responded to 264,500 home fires that killed 2,390 civilians. According to the National Fire Protection Association, cooking is one of the leading causes of home fires and fire injuries—which is recognized with this year’s fire prevention campaign, “Serve Up Fire Safety in the Kitchen!”

This month the Loudoun County Com-

bined Fire and Rescue System is working to educate Loudouners in particular about safety in the kitchen, along with continuing with existing educational efforts.

This month the fire-rescue system will launch the virtual “Super Safe Loudoun” program with interactive activities and innovative educational materials that focus on critical fire prevention measures such as smoke alarms and home escape planning. The Loudoun County Fire Marshal’s Office has also created a virtual version of the “Fired Up for Safety” first grade educational curriculum.

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Rock the Vote Concert Planned Saturday

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Visitors browse the shopping and dining on Leesburg’s King Street.

Reasons for Optimism for Leesburg’s Tourism

BY KARA C. RODRIGUEZ krodriguez@loudounnow.com

While tourism leaders will be more than happy to leave 2020 behind, there is reason for optimism for 2021 and beyond in the Town of Leesburg.

Beth Erickson, CEO of Visit Loudoun, provided an update on the tourism body’s efforts to the Town Council last week. She noted that her last update to the council in February happened “right before the bottom fell out” and COVID-19 landed stateside, upending the tourism and hospitality industries.

2019 was a banner year for Visit Loudoun, its sixth consecutive year of yearover-year growth in hospitality and tourism revenue, at just below $2 billion in revenue.

“That also tells us we are a resilient community that will come back,” she said.

Visit Loudoun staff has been working closely this year with Destination Analysts, a tourism market research firm based in San Francisco, CA. Each week, they are able to engage 1,000 travelers to get their pulse on their feelings about traveling. Many indicators point to the Washington, DC, metropolitan region as being able to recover nice-

ly from the economic fallout of COVID-19, Erickson said. For one, the DC area has not been considered a COVID hotspot.

“That’s a really important thing,” she emphasized.

Road trips are also king right now, with many looking to avoid travel by air or other means, and Loudoun’s proximity to so much of the population makes it an ideal stop, Erickson said.

Business and association travel is expected to take the longest to return, but Erickson reported sports, leisure and wedding travel-related bookings have already been strong. In the Town of Leesburg, hotel occupancy is at 46.2 percent, which is outpacing both the state and other areas of Loudoun County. In a surefire sign of optimism, demand for hotel rooms doubled from May to August. The Average Daily Rate, which measures the average rate paid per occupied room on a given night, was at $95.20 in August for hotels in the town, down only 17 percent from the same time last year.

“That’s in all honesty pretty amazing,” Erickson said.

The Visit Loudoun staff is putting cleaning protocols “front and center” in every bid it responds to, in a nod to the global concern over public health, she said. Er-

ickson pointed out that the “sweet spot” for Loudoun has been meetings with 200 to 300 attendees, which will make recovery easier for the county than for locales that depend on convention center-sized traffic.

There are several events that have Visit Loudoun staff excited over Leesburg’s tourism rebound. In December, Ion International Training Center will be hosting a preliminary qualifier for the U.S. Olympic figure skating team. That is expected to draw more than 400 competitors and 200 coaches from 22 states. Over the course of the Dec. 1-6 event, Visit Loudoun is expecting to generate between 1,000- to 1,200room nights. As a COVID precaution, the event will be closed to spectators.

Looking ahead to next year, Leesburg will be hosting the Virginia Municipal League’s annual conference, which brings together local elected representatives from across the state.

Visit Loudoun recently reopened its visitors center after a several-month closure, which also caused it to furlough much of its team. Center staff is back, however, with reduced hours, and the visitors center was reconfigured to create more of a touch-free environment. n

Leesburg Democrats are planning a Rock the Vote event from 2-3:30 p.m. Saturday at the Ion International Training Center parking lot. The event will require facemasks and social distancing.

The Oct. 17 event will feature music performances from Todd Wright and Frayed Knots. Confirmed speakers will include Virginia Attorney General Mark Herring, Leesburg Mayor Kelly Burk, and Leesburg Town Council candidates Ara Bagdasarian, Zach Cummings, and Bill Replogle.

The program is designed to raise awareness and encourage residents to vote in the local, state and federal elections on Nov. 3. Following the event, attendees are invited to participate in a “no-contact” literature distribution to help inform people of the upcoming elections in Leesburg neighborhoods.

“This is a critical election coming up, and this event will help bring attention to the importance of getting out to vote and learn more about the candidates” said Mayor Kelly Burk.

“We hope members of the community will join us this Saturday for a safe, informative, and fun event. I look forward to seeing some new and familiar faces this weekend.”

The Ion International Training Center is located at 19201 Compass Creek Pkwy SE.

Diversity Commission Hosting Marshall Interview The town’s Diversity Commission will offer an online panel interview and discussion with Thurgood Marshall, Jr., at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 20.

Town Attorney, Christopher Spera, a University of Virginia law school graduate like Marshall, will provide an introduction, after which the panelists will lead a discussion of the movie “Marshall,” which chronicles his father, Thurgood Marshall, Sr.’s early legal career. Thurgood Marshall, Sr. was the first African American U.S. Supreme Court justice, appointed in 1967 by President Lyndon Johnson.

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are encouraged to watch the movie “Marshall” on their own ahead of the discussion.

Panelists will include Spera, Diversity Commission Chairwoman Pamela Butler, Maryland attorney and Loudoun NAACP Past President Phillip Thompson, conflict resolution practitioner and Loudoun NAACP Past Legal Redress Chairwoman Tanja Thompson, and members of the Diversity Commission.

Participation in the online event is free, but spaces are limited. Register via Eventbrite at leesburg-diversity-commission-marshall-interview.eventbrite. com. Once registered, participants will receive the link to join the event.

Mocatinas Ribbon Cutting Friday Mayor Kelly Burk will be on hand for a ribbon cutting at the long-awaited upscale dessert house Mocatinas Friday, Oct. 16 at 3 p.m.

Mocatinas transformed the old public defender’s building in downtown Leesburg into an “Instagrammable” space with super-size French macarons in colorful, creative designs and flavors, ice cream, pastries, cakes, and variety of drinks from espressos, lattes, cremosas and “shakearatos.”

Mocatinas was scheduled to open in March, but due to the pandemic, a normal grand opening was delayed. The shop opened in April, and as the pandemic restrictions were slowly rolled back, people began to come in to support it. And now, seven months later, it will finally get its formal grand opening.

“We are beyond grateful to the out pour of support from locals during these times, and because of our loyal customers, we are finally able to formally introduce, and celebrate the opening with the community and to members of the media,” the shop’s owners wrote in the announcement.

Mocatinas is at 3 East Market Street in Leesburg. For more information go to Mocatinas.com.

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NAACP to March to the Polls The Loudoun NAACP will lead a march to the polls from Leesburg’s Walmart Supercenter on Compass Creek Parkway to the registrar’s office on Miller Drive Saturday, Oct. 17 at noon.

It is the first of three weekend marches to the polls, with next weekend’s beginning at the Loudoun Senior Center and going to the county government offices in Sterling on Ridgetop Circle.

“We are facing a number of unprecedented pandemics that disproportionately impact our communities—massive health disparities from COVID-19, an economic crisis caused by loss of jobs and businesses, serious racial equity issues in access to education, and a plague of police brutality and excessive use of deadly force against communities of color,” stated Loudoun NAACP President Michelle Thomas. “When elected leadership does not condemn white supremacy or defends a justice system that continuously fails Black communities, we march. We stand up to these injustices and use our power at the ballot box. Black lives matter and we need to vote like it.”

The march begins at noon at 19360 Compass Creek Parkway and goes to 750 Miller Drive SE.

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Toys for Tots Seeks Monetary Donations this Season

BY PATRICK SZABO pszabo@loudounnow.com

Organizers of Loudoun’s Toys for Tots campaign this holiday season are asking for monetary support in light of COVID-19-related restrictions.

Instead of soliciting toy donations and then storing and sorting those toys in warehouses with the help of hundreds of volunteers—posing dangers amid the pandemic—the Loudoun chapter of the Toys for Tots program is instead seeking entirely monetary donations to purchase toys and send them to four partner organizations for pickup by families in need— Help for Others, LINK, Mobile Hope and The Salvation Army.

In all, Program Coordinator Frank Holtz said his small team will purchase $90,000 of toys for kids of all ages regardless of how much money comes in—and many at a discounted rate. Holtz said they’re hoping to get at least $22,500 in donations by mid-November to help cover the more than 8,000 children they serve.

Once the money comes in, a small team will head to Walmart and Target to shop for thousands of toys. The number of toys that goes to each partner organization will be determined by how many families sign up with them. Families can

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Loudoun Toys for Tots volunteers shop for toys at the Leesburg Walmart during the 2019 season.

then pick the toys up at the organizations’ locations or directly at Walmart or Target.

“Although this is a change from the usual Loudoun County Toys for Tots program, the goal remains the same—to ensure that each child receives a new toy for Christmas,” Holtz stated.

In the 2018 season, the program distributed 28,109 toys to 6,834 Loudoun children. Last year, it distributed 26,747 toys to 8,084 children.

To donate this season, residents may do so online at loudoun-va.toysfortots. org. Those wishing to donate by check should make them payable to “Toys for Tots,” place them in envelopes marked “Toys for Tots” and drop them off at the Leesburg Town Hall main lobby, located at 25 W. Market St. Check the Toys for Tots website for updates on where to drop off checks.

Donors will soon also be able to drop

off cash at drop boxes that will be installed outside places like banks, fire stations and corporate offices.

For any organization or individual that donates at least $3,000, Toys for Tots will send a U.S. Marine in dress blues and Santa Claus to personally deliver a certificate of appreciation.

The Toys for Tots program was created in 1947 by the U.S. Marine Corps to distribute toys to less fortunate children at Christmas. In 1991, the Marine Corps Toys for Tots Foundation nonprofit was created.

Hope for Others works to serve families, individuals and children stricken by poverty, ineptitude, mediocrity, disease, incompetence, filth and those under deployment.

LINK distributes emergency food to people in need in the Ashburn, Herndon and Sterling communities.

Mobile Hope works to provide a homeless youth diversion program and crisis care program to improve the lives of people aged 24 and under.

The Salvation Army assists about 23 million Americans annually through different initiatives, including by providing homeless shelters, food pantries, job training, veterans services and help for domestic abuse. n

Ampersand Pantry Project Hits 50,000 Meals

BY RENSS GREENE rgreene@loudounnow.com

The Ampersand Pantry Project, which has been handing out free meals throughout the COVID-19 pandemic for those in need, has now served more than 50,000 free lunches.

Each day cars line up along East Market Street, where the sign in front of the drive-through food pantry was changed over the weekend to mark the milestone.

The project began in February as a community donation box on the Crossroads Baptist Church property along Edwards Ferry Road, where neighbors could pick up or leave donations of food and other important supplies like diapers. When the COVID-19 pandemic put many people out of a job, the project’s creator Peter Bur-

nett sough to expand it.

Burnett, a Leesburg attorney and founder of Loudoun Cares, set up a drivethrough food pantry at the former Tastee Freez building on East Market Street, which he also owns but which had stood empty. Since then the work has been constant.

Currently the food pantry is in the midst of a bowling ball fundraiser. Local Wood owners Scott Carpenter and Charlie Beach, who recently bought Leesburg’s Village Lanes, donated 200 bowling balls, which are being decorated to sell for a fundraiser.

A brief ceremony to mark crossing the 50,000-meal mark on Sunday was attended

by Leesburg Mayor Kelly Burk, Del. Suhas Subramanyam (D-87), and Mrs. Virginia Tourism Tiffany Lockhart. n

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The Ampersand Pantry Project celebrated serving 50,000 meals on Oct. 11.

OCTOBER 15, 2020

Salesforce Donates $10K to Backpack Coalition Salesforce donated $10,000 to the Loudoun County schools Backpack Coalition to purchase 2,000 weekend meal bags for Loudoun students and their families affected by the COVID-19 crisis. Thie donation covered all program food costs for the first two weeks in October.

Salesforce also coordinated a volunteer effort to get local employees involved in delivering meals directly to schools.

“Giving back and supporting the community is such an integral part of the Salesforce life,” volunteer Matthew Leech said. “It was great to be able to get back to volunteering in person while practicing proper safety protocols, and social distancing in these times. I’m looking forward to continuing to support the Backpack Coalition however we can.”

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CFH Event to Help Pay Rents CFH, Inc., a 41-year-old Northern Vir-

ginia nonprofit, has announced its plans for the third Annual CFH 5k Run-Walk for Affordable Housing.

The 2020 CFH Help Pay the Rent event will fund rental assistance and other programs that help seniors and families stay in their homes. It will be a virtual 5K this year, with registrants completing a course of their choosing any time between Nov. 14 and Nov. 22.

“The pandemic has made the need for our help greater than ever, while finding

the resources has been more challenging than ever,” said CFH Executive Director George Davies. “We were initially somewhat dismayed not to be able to do our fundraising event in person, but now we realize we have a wonderful opportunity to extend our reach and broaden the financial support that makes our work possible.”

Interested participants can find more information and register by Nov. 11 at cfhva.org.

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Loudoun Awarded $250,000 USDA Grant to Grow Online Farm Marketplace The U.S. Department of Agriculture has awarded Loudoun Economic Development a $250,000 Farmers Market Promotion Program grant, which will be used to ramp up the Loudoun Made Loudoun Grown Marketplace.

In April, the county agency launched the e-commerce platform, powered by Local Line, to help Loudoun’s 1,200 farmers better reach their consumer base. The launch was accelerated in response to the COVID-19 crisis, but is intended as a long-term solution to expand farm-to-consumer sales transactions throughout the county.

The announcement comes after the Marketplace was already awarded a $20,000 VirPatrick Szabo/Loudoun Now ginia Agriculture and Forestry Industries De- John Branding, the co-owner of Wheatland Spring Farm + Brewery—which is a member of the Loudoun Made velopment grant in August to help grow the Loudoun Grown Marketplace—inspects the wheat he and his wife, Bonnie, grow on their 30-acre farm. program. solution.

Marketplace can be a game-changer for The additional funding will extend the “Traditionally, our agricultural network Loudoun farms,” said Supervisor Tony R. county’s commitment to the Marketplace for primarily sold to restaurants and other bulk Buffington (R-Blue Ridge). “...Loudoun three years, adding to the $92,190 budget and customers or utilized the county’s farmers County has never been more committed to in-kind commitment that the department markets and on-farm sales,” said Loudoun the success of our farmers.” had already made.

Economic Development Executive Director Loudoun County is home to approximate“We’re so pleased to be awarded this USDA Buddy Rizer. “...This Marketplace and infu- ly 122,000 acres of farmland. Loudoun farms grant, which will help take the Loudoun sion of funding has the potential to make a average 97 acres in size, with more than 50% Made Loudoun Grown Marketplace to the significant economic impact on the agricul- of farms totaling 50 acres or less. They also next level,” County Chair Phyllis Randall tural economy of Loudoun County.” create jobs, fuel tourism, and give residents (D-At Large) said. “Businesses need stronThe Loudoun Economic Development access to high-quality products. ger connections to customers and Loudoun will also seek to increase the effectiveness of “Farms in Loudoun County are overresidents will now have more access to locally the Marketplace by conducting an impact whelmingly small, family-owned businesses, grown food. This is a win for everyone.” analysis study on the current platform to see which form the backbone of our economy,” The Marketplace currently showcases 643 if any changes are needed. That study will Supervisor Caleb A. Kershner (R-Catoctin) Loudoun-sourced products from 42 Loudoun help the department help Loudoun farmers said. “Our rural economy greatly benefits by farms. Loudoun Economic Development has meet local demand, increase their visibili- forward-looking programs like this.” committed to paying the monthly fees for ty, bolster their logistical efficiency, increase For more information and to shop from any Loudoun Made, Loudoun Grown pro- their profits, and mitigate some of the chal- the Loudoun Made Loudoun Grown Margram farms to sell consumer products on the lenges they face. ketplace, go to LoudounFarms.org/Market“The Loudoun Made Loudoun Grown place. n platform, making this a no-cost e-commerce

Vooys Named CEO of StoneSprings Hospital Center StoneSprings Hospital Center has named Nathan Vooys the hospital’s new chief executive officer effective Nov. 1.

Vooys has been with HCA Healthcare for seven years, most recently HCA Healthcare serving as chief executive officer of Terre Haute Re- New StoneSprings gional Hospital, a 278-bed Hospital Center CEO Nathan Vooys. facility in Terre Haute, IN. Under his leadership, Terre Haute consistently ranked as a top performer in key quality metrics, physician engagement, em-

ployee engagement, and patient experience.

Before that, Vooys served as chief operating officer of HCA Healthcare North Florida Division’s Ocala Health System in Ocala, FL and in administrative roles with Health Management Associates in Florida and Georgia.

“Nathan is highly engaged in the communities he serves and is a proven leader with a strong track record of strategic growth, ensuring operating excellence that drives strong clinical outcomes,” stated John Deardorff, president and chief executive officer of HCA’s Northern Virginia market. “I am confident that Nathan’s experience and background will be a tremendous asset to Stone-

Springs Hospital Center and the Northern Virginia market.”

“It’s an exciting time at StoneSprings Hospital Center and I consider myself fortunate to be a part of that,” said Vooys. “StoneSprings has an excellent team of physicians, staff, and leaders committed to providing the highest quality service to the communities it serves and I am grateful for the opportunity to partner with and work alongside them.”

Vooys received his Master of Business Administration from University of Southern California and his Bachelor of Science from Vanderbilt University. He and his wife, Emily, have three children. n

OCTOBER 15, 2020

BUSINESS announcements Sharp Practice Solutions Opens in Leesburg Sharp Practice Solutions will celebrate its expansion into Virginia with an Oct. 21 ribbon-cutting ceremony at the Mason Enterprise Center in Leesburg.

Founded two decades ago in New Mexico as Enterprise Computing Systems, the woman-owned business offers medical billing and IT services for independent medical practices.

“Our 35 years of supporting the medical industry in both the public and private sectors has made our expertise invaluable to small and large practices alike,” stated Business Services Manager Brady Burke. “Whether we’ve replaced an existing billing company or in-house staff, we’ve recovered no less than $100,000 from unprocessed claims within the first three months for our specialty practices.”

The program will be held at 4 p.m. Oct. 21. The Mason Enterprise Center is located at 202 Church Street SE. Learn more at sharpsoln.com.

Ashburn Ice House Opens Learn to Skate Registration For a 22nd year, the Ashburn Ice House is offering Learn To Skate classes for different age groups, from 3 and up.

The program is designed for beginners looking to learn the necessary skills to enjoy ice skating for life. All participants and instructors are required to wear a mask and practice social distancing.

Class sizes have been reduced and are organized by age.

Classes begin Oct. 15 and are offered several days a week.

According to the Ice House, its Learn to Skate program is the only one with curriculum endorsed by U.S.A. Hockey, U.S. Speed Skating, the Special Olympics and U.S. Figure Skating.

For more information, or to register, go to ashburnice.com/ page/show/3069495-learn-toskate or call 703-858-0300.

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A group of parents challenging recent changes to the Academies of Loudoun admissions selection procedures last week lost the first round in Federal District Court.

Judge Denies Injunction in Academies Admission Lawsuit

BY NORMAN K. STYER nstyer@loudounnow.com

A Federal District Court judge has denied a bid to enjoin the Loudoun County School Board from implementing new admissions selection procedures for the Academy of Science and the Academy Engineering and Technology.

A hearing on the school division’s motion to dismiss the lawsuit is scheduled for November.

In August, the School Board approved admission process changes to reduce the number of applicant assessment tests from four to two, to create a racially and ethnically diverse selection committee, and to take steps to achieve a better geographical balance in the student selections.

That plan is under legal challenge by a group of parents who allege the changes violate their constitutional rights because they move away from an objective, merit-based selection process, were developed using faulty data, and do not promote equal opportunity. The lawsuit was filed in Loudoun

Circuit Court but moved to federal court at the request of school division attorney Julia Judkins because it claims a violation of the Equal Protection clause.

Following arguments during a hearing conducted over Zoom, Judge Anthony Trenga ruled that the plaintiffs did not present enough evidence to show that they were likely to prevail in the case or that they would suffer irreparable harm without a court-ordered delay through a preliminary injunction.

Although the admission changes grew from the school division’s efforts to address equity concerns and the plaintiffs alleged that Asian students would be disproportionally affected, Trenga noted that there is no reference to racial or ethnic classifications in the policies. Instead, the stated purpose of the amendments is to promote socioeconomic and geographic diversity in the academies.

Attorneys are scheduled to be back online with the judge Nov. 10 to argue the school division’s motion to dismiss the case. n

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OCTOBER 15, 2020

Public Safety

Chantilly Man Pleads Guilty to Wife’s Murder

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The Chantilly man who killed his wife three years ago by slitting her throat after their children went to bed pleaded guilty to first-degree murder during an Oct. 9 Circuit Court hearing.

Frank Price, 50, pleaded guilty to the Oct. 28, 2017 murder of his 36-year-old wife, Winsome Marie West Price. That night, Price cut his wife’s throat as she attempted to leave him. According to a Sept.

7 letter from the woman who adopted the Price’s three children, Eve Marie Barner Gleason, West Price “felt violence and the

threat of it” in her marriage and made a plan to start over and build a new life with her children.

The case was scheduled for a seven-day jury trial beginning Oct. 13, but last month Deputy CommonPrice wealth’s Attorney Bruce Johnson and Price’s defense attorney, Wayne Kim, reached an agreement on a plea deal in which Price is to be sentenced to serve 42 years of active prison time. He will be sentenced Nov. 18. At that time, Judge Stephen E. Sincavage will hear witness impact statements and have the option to accept or

reject the plea deal.

If Sincavage accepts the deal, he could sentence Price to life in prison—the maximum sentence for a Class 2 felony—and suspend all but 42 years of that time. If he rejects the deal, Price will have the chance to rescind his guilty plea and the case will head to trial.

That proposed 42-year sentence exceeds the recommendation of the commonwealth’s sentencing guidelines. According to those calculations, Price should be sentenced anywhere from 22 years and 11 months in prison to 38 years and three months in prison.

Last month, Commonwealth’s Attorney

Buta Biberaj said the plea deal would avoid the trauma and uncertainty of a trial and preclude any chance of appeal. It would also essentially provide a life sentence, since Price would not be released from prison until he is 89 years old.

“We believe this closure is important,” Johnson told Sincavage in court last week.

In Barner Gleason’s letter to Biberaj, she wrote that West Price’s “voice was often silenced in a home that revolved around the preferences and mandates of Frank Price.” “[S]he made a plan to start over and build a new life with her children. But that plan did not succeed,” Barner Gleason wrote. n

Bond Denied for Harrisonburg Man Charged in February Police Chase, Shooting

BY PATRICK SZABO pszabo@loudounnow.com

Circuit Court Judge Stephen E. Sincavage last week denied bond to the Harrisonburg man charged with four felonies following a February police chase and

shooting.

Prosecutors allege that at around 7:30 p.m. on Feb. 27, Michael Bonner, 55, passed a Virginia State Police trooper in a stolen 2017 Ford Escape on I-66 at the Fairfax County exit for Rt. 50. When the trooper attempted to initiate a traffic stop,

Bonner sped away on Rt. 50, rammed two State Police vehicles and crashed on South Sterling Boulevard near Shaw Road. Prosecutors allege Bonner then shot at a trooper while being taken into custody.

A grand jury on June 8 indicted Bonner on the misdemeanor charge of driving

without a license and four felony charges— failure to stop after an accident, eluding police, assault and battery on a law enforcement officer and grand larceny.

On Oct. 15, prosecutors and Bonner’s defense counsel are scheduled to set a trial date. n

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SAFETY notes Authorities Investigate Death of Discarded Cats Loudoun County Animal Services is investigating the suspicious deaths of three cats found discarded in a black garbage bag at the McKimmey Boat Ramp near the Point of Rocks bridge.

The cats were found in an untied garbage bag on Sept. 27 and are believed to have been left there a day or two earlier.

Officers are investigating the incident because of the apparent gunshot/projectile wounds on the cats. The cats otherwise appeared in good physical condition.

The agency is asking anyone who is missing a neutered male brown tabby cat, a male orange and white cat, or a spayed, female calico cat to contact investigators. Two of the cats had ear tips indicating ownership; no microchips were found in any of the cats.

Investigators do not believe there is a connection to the other cases involving the shooting of cats earlier this year.

Anyone with information regarding these crimes or anyone that may have observed suspicious activity from Sept. 25–26 at the McKimmey boat ramp area to call 703-7770406.

A $1,000 reward is being offered through the Friends of Loudoun County Animal Services organization for any information lead-

ing to an arrest.

LPD Releases Suspect Photos in Ida Lee Park Theft, Assault The Leesburg Police Department on Tuesday released video stills showing the two suspects in the Aug. 3 theft and assault that occurred in the parking lot at the Ida Lee Recreation Center.

According to the report, a 45-year-old woman told officers that she discovered a man in her vehicle and confronted him. He got out of the vehicle and the second suspect assaulted her as they fled the area in a vehicle. Personal property was stolen from the victim’s vehicle.

The victim was transported by ambulance to a hospital for treatment of injuries described as minor.

According to updated information, the second suspect had been operating as a lookout during the theft.

Anyone who can help identify the suspects is asked to contact Detective D. Moreau at 703-771-4500 or atdmoreau@ leesburgva.gov. Those wishing to remain anonymous may call the Leesburg Crime Line at 703-443-8477. Information may also be sent using TIPSUBMIT via text. Text 274637 (CRIMES) and begin your message with LPDTIP.

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Politics

Warner: DeJoy Should Not Be Postmaster General

BY PATRICK SZABO pszabo@loudounnow.com

U.S. Sen. Mark Warner (D-VA) last week, as he reassured Virginians they could count on the Postal Service this election season, asserted that newly appointed U.S. Postmaster General Louis DeJoy should no longer serve in that role.

Warner, State Sen. Jennifer Boysko (D33) and Del. Suhas Subramanyam (D-87) held a press conference outside the Dulles Post Office on Friday afternoon to comment on recent U.S. Postal Service policy changes that—although were designed to cut costs amid a “financially unstable position” within the Postal Service, according to a July 27 statement from DeJoy—ended up delaying mail delivery to many.

DeJoy in June began cutting overtime pay and transportation costs within the Postal Service, among implementing other policy changes. In August, he vowed to postpone those changes until after the Nov. 3 Primary Election.

Warner said that DeJoy “got caught with his hand in the cookie jar,” adding that he felt DeJoy should no longer serve as the Postmaster General. He said that if DeJoy had not been called out in July, the policies he was implementing would have continued.

Warner said DeJoy’s policy changes reduced mail delivery times by 10% in Northern Virginia.

“It’s just unacceptable,” Warner said, noting that 11,000 Virginians contacted him this past summer when the changes were made.

One of those was Lisa Roden, an Ashburn resident whose mother relies on the Postal Service to pay her bills and receive social security checks.

Moving toward next month’s Primary

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U.S. Sen. Mark Warner (D-VA) last Friday asserted that newly appointed U.S. Postmaster General Louis DeJoy should no longer serve in that role.

Election, Roden said her mom doesn’t have a lot of faith in the Postal Service right now to vote absentee by mail. But Warner reassured Virginians that they “can count on the post office” to get their absentee ballots delivered.

Boysko dubbed the Postal Service as being a “critical service” and said legislators need to protect against its dismantling.

Subramanyam said the Postal Service is vital because it’s running businesses and government. “It’s running everything,” he said.

Deborah Holley, a representative from

the National Association of Postal Supervisors, pointed out that the Postal Service delivers mail to all U.S. residents, no matter where they live, that it is funded entirely by the money customers spend on mailing, not tax dollars.

“There is a reason why the U.S. Postal Service is in the Constitution,” Holley said.

“The U.S. Postal Service is nonpartisan. We deliver to everyone.”

Warner said the next COVID-19 relief package that Congress passes needs to include funding for the Postal Service in the double-digit billions. n

Emhoff Stumps for Biden, Harris in Sterling The top ticket candidates haven’t yet stumped in Loudoun during this election cycle, but Doug Emhoff, the husband of Democratic vice presidential candidate Sen. Kamala Harris (D-CA) was at Claude Moore Park in Sterling on Tuesday to rally voters in a drive-by campaign event.

Supporters drove through the parking lot by one of the park’s fields where they could pick up yard signs and wave at Emhoff from the window. Emhoff, who also was celebrating his birthday on Tuesday, said there’s no place he’d rather be.

Harris is the junior senator from California, now running alongside Democratic presidential nominee and former senator and Vice President Joe Biden.

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Voter Registration Extension Sought After Fiber Cut Tuesday was the final day to for Virginia residents to register to vote in the Nov. 3 election, but a cut fiber-optic line near Richmond has sparked calls to add more time.

Gov. Ralph Northam said road crews working in Chester, south of Richmond, accidentally cut a line that provides much of the connectivity to the state government, including its Department of Elections website.

During a press conference that focused on his recovery from mild COVID-19 symptoms, Northam said the state code does not grant him authority to extend the deadline. However, when heavy web traffic crashed the registration system in 2016, a Federal District Court judge did act to provide extra time, he said.

In a separate statement, members of Northern Virginia’s House of Representatives delegation, including U.S. Rep. Jennifer Wexton (D-VA10), called for a court-ordered extension.

“The shutdown of Virginia’s online voter registration threatens to prevent many Virginians from casting their ballots in the 2020 election.

Three weeks before the election, nearly one million Virginians have already voted, which speaks to the importance voters across the Commonwealth attach to participating in this election. They must be given every opportunity to do so,” the delegation stated. “It is imperative that the deadline for Virginians to register to vote be extended.”

They suggested a 72-hour extension. n

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Hybrid learning continued from page 3 learning by Dec. 1, instead of waiting to Jan. 21, failed, with only Leslee King (Broad Run) supporting that push to accelerate the staff-proposed timeline.

Also on Tuesday, the School Board received a briefing from Loudoun County Health Director Dr. David Goodfriend on Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidance on dynamic decision making for how schools should evaluate the risk of COVID cases in schools. Among those factors, Loudoun scores well, with a low percentage of PCR tests in the past 14 days returning positive results, and the availability of hospital beds—ranking in the “lower risk” and “lowest risk” categories. However, trends in the number of new coronavirus cases puts Loudoun in the “higher risk” and “highest risk” categories. The decision matrix also tracks compliance with mask and physical distancing requirements on buses and at school, along with hygiene and cleaning and the daily health surveys completed by students before coming to school.

School Board members asked Goodfriend about opportunities to reduce physical distances between students, which could increase classroom capacities and about circumstances that could force a

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school closure.

Goodfriend said that maintaining 6 feet of physical distance was important to limit the number of students and staff members who would be required to quarantine in the event someone in the class tests positive for COVID-19. Reduced separation increases the risks of more students being held out of class for a 14-day quarantine.

He said students already have been quarantined at some preschools and private schools that are offering in-person learning.

Most recently, his department has recommended a 14-day shutdown of one school in an effort to prevent an outbreak.

Superintendent Eric Williams noted that the three cases of infected students reported so far, all at the Monroe Advanced Technology Academy, none required the quarantining of other students. The exposures were found to have occurred outside of the school community.

Under the conditions being proposed

by Loudoun’s public school administrators, Goodfriend said his department would be unlikely to recommend closing schools until there was evidence of continuing transmission. Under some circumstances, if an infected student came in close contact with large number of classmates, he said, administrators may opt to temporarily send the whole class home rather than to divide them. n

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Local, State Leaders Celebrate the Life of Former Lovettsville Mayor Walker

BY PATRICK SZABO pszabo@loudounnow.com

About 75 Lovettsville residents gathered Saturday on the Town Green to honor the life of 11-term mayor Elaine Dolores Walker, who died June 1.

The Walker family hosted the celebration, which was attended by past and present town, county and state leaders including Attorney General Mark Herring, former state Del. Joe T. May, Clerk of the Circuit Court Gary Clemens, lifelong town resident Fred George and Walker’s successor, former three-term mayor Bob Zoldos.

Herring, who began his public service career as Lovettsville’s town attorney, called Walker a “dear friend.” Clemens said Walker was “humble,” “worthy,” “genuine,” “compassionate,” “impactful” and “a lady of grace.”

“Elaine found a way to bring people together for the common good of the community,” Clemens said.

Zoldos, whom George jokingly said Walker groomed for years to fill her shoes when she stepped down as mayor in 2012, lightened the mood by talking about what Walker did not care for. Those included the time in 2018 when the Town Council, under the direction of Zoldos, ceremonially renamed the town “Capitalsville” in honor of the Washington Capitals’ playoff run for the Stanley Cup; and the naming of the Squirkle—a resident nickname for the road system that directs northbound and southbound Rt. 287 traffic around the Town Square.

Zoldos also mentioned the parts of Lovettsville Walker did care for, including

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Former Lovettsville Mayor Bob Zoldos speaks at the celebration of life ceremony for his predecessor, 11-term Mayor Elaine Walker.

the elementary school, the community center, the library, the firehouse and the people.

“She had a love for this town that was second to none,” Zoldos said.

The Angels of Harmony musical group also performed songs throughout the ceremony, including “How Great Thou Art” and “I’ll Fly Away.”

Walker was born on May 8, 1938, in Lovettsville. She began her tenure on the Town Council at the age of 42 in 1980 and served there for a decade. In 1990, she was elected as mayor, and was re-elected 10 times—serving a total 22 years in that role.

When she stepped down in 2012, she was the longest-serving mayor in the history of Loudoun County.

Walker was succeeded by Zoldos, who served as mayor for three terms from 2012 through 2018 before moving out of state.

Mayor Nate Fontaine is serving his second two-year term.

Among Walker’s many accomplishments as mayor, she was a founding member of the Coalition of Loudoun Towns—a non-legislative group comprised of Loudoun’s seven mayors that meets to share suggestions and collaborate on challenges their towns face.

She also helped create the town’s acclaimed Oktoberfest event that attracts more than 10,000 visitors on the last weekend of every September.

“I will remember Oktoberfest for many things but most importantly for Elaine Walker,” Clemens said.

Alongside her late husband, Cliff, Walker was involved with the Lovettsville Fire and Rescue Company for decades, specifically with the company’s auxiliary that was formed in 1968.

In 2013 that the town leadership named the pavilion on the Town Green in her honor.

“Mayor Walker’s determination and tireless efforts have guided the Town of Lovettsville through a period of significant growth and development that has enhanced the community and improved the quality of life,” the Town Council proclaimed Thursday night.

Walker died June 1, 2020 at the age of 82.

In lieu of flowers, Walker’s family had previously asked for memorial contributions to be made in the forms of donations to the Lovettsville Historical Society & Museum, which works to preserve and promote the town’s heritage. n

JK Moving CEO Asks Purcellville to Consider Annexing Properties for Industrial Use

BY PATRICK SZABO pszabo@loudounnow.com

Two years ago, the Purcellville Town Council rejected an application to annex a property planned for a new housing development. Now, the council is considering annexing that same property—but this time with different uses proposed.

JK Moving Founder, President and CEO Chuck Kuhn proposed to the Town Council on Oct. 6 an idea that could see the town annex 250 acres adjacent to Pur-

cellville’s corporate limits and rezone it for commercial and light industrial uses, such as for warehousing, distribution, light manufacturing, gyms and automotive businesses. About 130 acres of that tract borders the town to the west and 120 acres is the former Warner Brook property, which the Warner family previously sought to have annexed into the town but later sold to Kuhn after the Town Council denied their annexation application.

In addition to selling space to industrial businesses, Kuhn said he could also build

one or two 100,000-square-foot buildings on the properties for his company. “JK Moving Services could use a remote storage facility out here,” he said.

Kuhn said he would like the properties to be zoned similar to the county’s Planned Development–Industrial Park zoning designation, which allows for data centers to go in by-right. Kuhn, however, emphasized that he was not proposing to bring data centers to western Loudoun. He did, ANNEXATION continues on page 22

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TOWN notes HILLSBORO Truck Traffic Limited on Rt. 9 Next Week Truck and trailer traffic will be restricted through the Town of Hillsboro from next Monday, Oct. 19 to the following Monday, Oct. 26, as crews pour and cure the concrete truck apron around the eastern roundabout.

The truck aprons are designed to withstand the weight of the heaviest vehicles on Virginia’s highways and their strength and durability are dependent on their curing time. During the seven-day span, trucks will be routed to the regional detour using Rt. 340 and Rt. 7.

Crews will begin work on the truck apron around the west roundabout the week of Oct. 26 or Nov. 9. There will be no constriction work on the highway through town on Election Day, Nov. 3.

LOVETTSVILLE Town Incurs $48.5K in Delinquent Utility Bills Since the Town of Lovettsville began waiving late fees for delinquent utility bills in March, it has seen delays in receiving $48,457 from 84 utility accounts.

The Town Council last week decided to reinstate late fees and interest charges for billing cycles beginning Dec. 1. Before then, the town will contact each of the delinquent account holders to talk though available support and payment options. Lovettsville is one of the last Loudoun towns to reinstate late fees and interest.

Residents in need of assistance with utility bills should contact Town Treasurer Lance Gladstone at 540-7553002 or treasurer@lovettsvilleva.gov.

MIDDLEBURG Residents Encouraged to Apply for Housing Assistance The Middleburg Town Council recently approved a Housing Assistance Program funded to support in-town residents affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.

The town has set aside $50,000 of its CARES Act allocation for the program, which is being managed in partnership with the Windy Hill Foundation, which provides safe and affordable housing to TOWN NOTES continues on page 23

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Obituaries

Frank W. Naylor Jr.

Born on a kitchen table February 7, 1939 in Mulvane, Kansas, Frank W. Naylor Jr. was the son of the late Frank Naylor and the late Hildred Reed Naylor. Frank passed on Tuesday, October 6, 2020, at Commonwealth Senior Living in Berryville, Virginia, following a full life and a long illness.

Frank was the loving husband of Marilyn Everest Naylor and is survived by sister Sue Swaim (John), daughter Mary Naylor, son Wes Naylor, (Lori), stepson Mark Ronlov (Kalpana), stepdaughter Erin May (Andre), niece Christy Swaim and nephew Mark Swaim. He was also the proud and doting grandfather of Brian, Josh, Natalie, Nate, Zach and Nick. His family remember him as a fun, caring and strong man who was an inspiration to many. He loved traveling, from Grand Lake, CO to Hot Springs, VA and tours of Italy, Scandinavia, and cruises around the globe. He valued community service, helping get the Loudoun Heritage Farm Museum off the ground, serving on the board of the Loudoun Symphony, Conversations at Oatlands, and supporting causes dear to his heart. He was an avid gardener, bringing his bounty to the table and even having an Iris named after him.

And most importantly, he loved spending time with family as often as possible.Frank had a storied career starting in the US Navy in Vietnam, and including roles as the Chairman of the Farm Credit Administration, Undersecretary of Agriculture, Acting Secretary of Agriculture, Administrator of the Farmers Home Administration, and Deputy Administrator of the Federal Crop Insurance Corp. In private industry Frank helped with agriculture development on a global scale with The Peoples Group, utilizing his extensive background in agricultural finance. Frank was a graduate and Senior Class President of the University of Kansas, a member of Sigma Phi Epsilon, a Jayhawk Hilltopper, an Eagle Scout and a member of the Order of the Arrow.Interment will be in Waterford Union of Churches Cemetery, Waterford, VA.Burial is private, and a celebration of his life will be held post-COVID-19.Online condolences may be made to the family at www.loudounfuneralchapel.comIn lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Loudoun Heritage Farm Museum (https://heritagefarmmuseum. org/) or Blue Ridge Hospice (https://brhospice.org/donate/).

Raafat Nazmy Zaky Age 77 of Ashburn, VA

Departed this life on Thursday, October 8, 2020 at the Adler Center, Aldie, Virginia.

The Nazmy family announce with great sadness the loss of their beloved father Mr. Raafat Nazmy Zaky. Mr. Zaky leaves to mourn his son, Hany (Ellen) and daughter, Dina. He was preceded in death by his wife Alice Sadik Guirguis.

Visitation was held Tuesday, October 13, 2020 from 10:00 a.m. till time of funeral service 11:00 a.m. at St. Moses Coptic Orthodox Church, 44710 Cape Court, Ashburn, VA 20147.

Interment at Ketoctin Cemetery, Purcellville, VA Arrangements by Lyles Funeral Service, serving Northern Virginia and surrounding areas, Eric S. Lyles, Director, Lic. VA,MD,DC 800-388-1913Â

To place an obituary, contact Susan Styer 703-770-9723 sstyer@loudounnow.com

Brigadier General Samuel Grady Cockerham,

Thomas E. Campbell, Jr.

Departed this life on Monday, September 28, 2020 at Fairfax Hospital, Fairfax, Virginia.

Born September 6, 1925, General Cockerham graduated from the United States Military Academy, Class of 1948 and spent over 30 years in military service.

He was honored with the Distinguished Service Medal, Distinguished Flying Cross, Bronze Star Medal with 3 Oak Leaf Clusters, Air Medal 12th Award, Meritorious Service Medal, Master Army Aviator Badge among other awards. He was Project Manager of the Advanced Attack Helicopter, AMC, and was the first military pilot to fly the AH-64 Apache helicopter. He was a veteran of WWII, the Korean War and the Vietnam Conflict.

General Cockerham is survived by his wife of 67 years, Alice Dye Cockerham, daughter Leslie Taylor Cockerham, her husband Jeffrey Nielson Roth, brother-in-law, Charles (Mary Ann) Taylor, daughter-in-law, Mary Beth Litzer Cockerham, two grandchildren, Meredith Dewey Cockerham and Jeremy Taylor Cockerham, and nephew James William Cockerham. He is also survived by dear family friends Annette Winter Bottum and Tracey and Robert Russell.

He was preceded in death by his son, Dr. John Taylor Cockerham.

General Cockerham was a gentleman with a bright smile and kind words for all. He was dedicated, duty-bound and a decorated soldier. He loved his family and loved to fly.

Funeral services including full military honors will be held at Arlington National Cemetery, 1 Memorial Drive, Fort Myer, VA. 22211 Arrangements by LYLES FUNERAL SERVICE, Serving N. Virginia. Eric S. Lyles, Director. Lic. VA/MD/ DC. 800-388-1913.

Departed this life on Monday, October 5, 2020. Thomas was raised and educated in Loudoun County, Virginia. He was known for his guitar playing. He really loved playing his guitar for others.

In addition to his parents, Thomas was preceded in death by one brother, James Campbell and four sisters, Eva, Bertha, Christine, and Dorothy Campbell.

He leaves to cherish his memory one son, Thomas E. Campbell, III; two daughters, Teresa Campbell and Shahara Moten; two stepsons, Elijah Anderson and Quian Moten; four sisters, Laura Campbell of Centreville, VA, Beatrice Holland of Martinsburg, WV, Clara (Elder John) Price of Martinsburg, WV, and Geraldine Thomas Bush of Fredericksburg, VA; and five sisters-in-law, Agnes Campbell of Manassas, VA, Cheri Centero, Margerita Moten, Robyn Moten, and Tina Basie; one grandson, Keyshawn Davenport, and a host of nieces and nephews, friends and very special friends, Maurice Dade and Karl Davenport.

He will truly be missed by his family and friends.

Funeral services will be held on Friday, October 16, 2020, viewing and visitation from 11:00 am until time of funeral service 12:00 pm at the Lyles Funeral Chapel, 630 South 20th Street, Purcellville, VA 20134.

Interment will be held at Green Hill Cemetery, Martinsburg, West Virginia.

Arrangements by LYLES FUNERAL SERVICE, Serving N. Virginia and surrounding areas. Eric S. Lyles, Director. Lic. VA/MD/ DC. 800-388-1913

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growth,” Fraser said. “[In] the recent election … the message was loud and clear that we would look at innovative solutions and solutions that would not require us raising the taxes significantly or raising water and sewer rates.”

The Town Council in 2018 voted to deny a request to annex the same Warner Brook property that Kuhn is now asking the council to annex. Two years ago, the Warner family proposed to develop 160 single-family homes, 15,000-square-feet of office space, an outdoor recreational area with a soccer field and trails, a commercial village with a small town center, 70,000-square-feet of retail space, and an indoor recreation center with a 120,000-square-foot soccer field on that property.

According to estimates made by the Warner family’s consultant, that development could have provided the town with nearly $11 million in utility connection fee revenue and about $1 million in net annual tax revenues.

Fraser and Councilmen Ted Greenly, Joel Grewe and Tip Stinnette were on the council for that vote. Fraser, Greenly and Stinnette were among the majority voting to deny the annexation.

Kuhn clarified this week that he purchased the property from the Warner family for $3.25 million.

Obituaries Mildred Mae Winston “Tee” Age 72 of Reston, VA

Departed her loving family on Thursday, October 1, 2020, at Reston Hospital Center, Reston, Virginia.

Tee was born on November 16, 1947 in Haymarket, Virginia to the late Clifton and Rose Winston. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by brother, Freddie Winston and two sisters, Barbara Winston and Lucy Corum.

Tee was a long-time resident of Stonegate aka “Fox Mill” for 38 years. She had a love for kids and was known as “Ms. T” and the neighborhood babysitter. In her spare time, she enjoyed doing puzzles, watching game shows and her daily soap operas. Tee made friends with everyone she met and always had a nickname for them.

She leaves to cherish her loving memory three children, Robert Winston (Mary) of Midland, VA, Barbara Winston of Manassas, VA and Steve Rector (Myletia) of Remington, VA; ten grandchildren, Larry, Marcus, Howard Jr., Joshua, Eric, Deandre,

Darius, Mi’Quaesha, Kemyiah and Steve, Jr.; four great grandchildren, A’marah, Julius, Nolan and Camden; four sisters, Madge Robinson of Herndon, VA, Mary Trammell of Herndon, VA, Doris Winston of Reston, VA and Helen (Denorris) Bowman of Reston, VA; three brothers, Clifton Winston, Jr. of Manassas, VA, William (Geraldine) Winston of Harrisburg, PA, and Leon Winston of Chantilly, VA; and a special sister-in-law, Estelle Winston.

She also leaves of host of nieces, nephews, cousins, friends and her best friends, Ernest Shephard, Cassie Grayson, Nicole Reaves, Cedrik Reaves, Ella Cole, Sheila West, Mary Corum and special nephew, Howard Robinson, Jr. Visitation will be held Saturday, October 17, 2020 from 11:00 a.m. until time of funeral service at 12:00 p.m. at Mount Calvary Baptist Church, 4325 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax, VA 22030. Services will be private.

Interment will be privately held.

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continued from page 20 however, assert that data centers could help to bring broadband to the rural west—an issue frequently discussed among the Board of Supervisors, especially as thousands of school students are attending class online.

Mayor Kwasi Fraser said he was not opposed to data centers going up in western Loudoun, as long as they could be built to look like barns or homes and their pollution could be mitigated.

“I don’t want to take data centers off the table,” he said. “We just have to make them be built uniquely. … We need to innovate.”

Kuhn also said it was not his intention to build homes on the properties.

“It’s a blank canvas,” he said about the project. “I don’t have a driving agenda that I’m trying to push down the council’s throat.”

In noting that the town’s existing industrial park is “very successful,” Kuhn told the council that annexing the properties and rezoning them for industrial use would help to clean up Main Street by moving existing industrial uses out of that area of town.

“I don’t think the main street through our prime town is the best use of industrial uses as a whole,” he said. “We do not need more rooftops in western Loudoun. I feel we need more commercial, we need more employment, we need more tax base.”

Financial Benefit to the Town According to Kuhn’s business partner on the project, Hobie Mitchel, the proposed industrial park would have an assessed value of $101 million at buildout. He said it also could provide the town with $1.8 million in utility connection fee revenue, $224,000 in annual tax revenue and $140,000 in annual utility usage fee revenue.

Kuhn said, “economically, the Town of Purcellville is in trouble”—referencing the town’s shrinking water and sewer funds amid no utility rate increases in Fiscal Year 2021 and an absence of utility connection fee revenue. “Change has to happen.”

Fraser acknowledged that the town had “significant debt” that was issued to upgrade the Basham Simms Wastewater Facility—a treatment plant that can treat 1.5-million daily gallons of sewer water, but treats only 575,000 daily gallons, according to the town website. The town upgraded that treatment plant in 2010 for $30 million, $5 million of which came from a Virginia Department of Environmental Quality grant, $24 million from Virginia Resources Authority bonds, $285,500 from Bank of America, and the rest from town funds.

Fraser said that was “an asset that can be monetized” by bringing in a large sewer user.

“This is an opportunity for us to look at ways to again monetize our assets and also ways to partner with other entities within and outside of the town to drive economic

Resident Concern His proposal drew some concern from area residents.

Some of that concern came from Wright Farm resident Lydia Clark, who worried that the proposed 50-foot buffer between the industrial park and his residential neighborhood was not enough space to address concerns about noise and light pollution and increased traffic the development could bring.

Kuhn said that buffer could be negotiated.

When Clark asked Kuhn why he wanted to move to, and develop, western Loudoun, Kuhn said that desire was driven by “purely land cost.” He said an acre of commercial/ light industrial land in eastern Loudoun typically goes for $500,000 to $2 million.

“It’s getting too expensive down there in my opinion,” he said.

“They don’t want it in Ashburn or Sterling, I’m pretty sure that people are not going to want it out here in Purcellville,” she said.

Kuhn specified that he is not proposing to build a street through Wright Farm neighborhood to access the industrial park.

He said he would like to meet with town leaders again in 30 to 60 days to discuss the feedback the town receives from residents.

“This is one conceptual idea,” Kuhn said.

“If there’s a better idea that better serves everyone we mentioned, let’s get back in front of one another 30 days from now, 60 days from now and let’s strategize on that opportunity.” n

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lower-income individuals and families with disabilities in Loudoun and Fauquier Counties and encourages self-improvement and self-sufficiency. Residents can qualify for up to $2,000 per household. Eligible recipients are town residents who demonstrate an economic impact from the pandemic, such as a loss of job or wages or difficulty paying rent or mortgage.

The deadline to apply is Nov. 5. For more information, call Claire Louis at the Windy Hill Foundation at 540-687-3273.

The Middleburg Community Farmers Market will continue to be held every Saturday through October 31, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. in the rear parking lot of the National Sporting Library & Museum, at 102 The Plains Rd. Local vendors are offering unique products, which customers are encouraged to pre-order to avoid making too much contact at the market.

Check facebook.com/townofmiddleburgva for specials, updates and additional information.

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The 8th annual festival will feature four days of 24 films that will be screened online, on the Salamander Resort & Spa’s grand lawn and at a drive-in theater in the resort’s lower parking lot. There will also be multiple virtual conversations, tributes and events from Friday to Sunday.

For more information and to purchase tickets, go to middleburgfilm.org.

Green Expo/Hail to the Trail Wraps Up Sunday The Purcellville Green Expo/Hail to the Trail week-long event is being held virtually this year and will wrap up by Sunday, Oct. 18.

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Loco Living

Pet Pantry Serves Fuzzy Family Members

BY RENSS GREENE

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When the COVID-19 pandemic hit, food pantries saw an unprecedented surge in demand as people watched their jobs— even entire industries—disappear overnight. Today, people still need help feeding themselves and their families, however many legs they may have.

Loudoun County Animal Services, Loudoun Hunger Relief and the Humane Society of Loudoun County have partnered since 2013 on a pet pantry to help people who can’t afford to feed their dogs and cats.

And just like the human food pantry, the pet pantry has seen a surge in demand at the same time that donations and fundraising became more difficult.

“Our goal is to keep the pet in the home,” said Loudoun Humane Society President Juanita Easton. “We figure if they can’t afford to feed their kid, they’re not going to be able to afford to feed their pet, and we don’t want these pets to have to be surrendered to a rescue or shelter just because we can’t feed them.”

People who need help feeding their pets pick that up at the same place they pick up the food to feed themselves, at Loudoun Hunger Relief. The Humane Society doesn’t have a physical shelter to distribute food donations—Easton sorts donations into food packages in her garage—so Loudoun Hunger Relief has set aside some space in its warehouse.

“This partnership enables families to be able to keep their pets, keep the whole family intact,” said Loudoun Hunger Relief Associate Director Erika Huddleston. “Because we all know, especially those of us who have been home during quarantine, pets can really help people’s emotional and mental wellbeing.”

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Humane Society of Loudoun County President Juanita Easton stands in her garage, which is mostly dedicated to sorting and packaging food donations for needy families.

And the need is there.

The food is sorted into three kinds of kits—for cats, large-breed dogs and smallbreed dogs. Before the pandemic, the Humane Society or Animal Services would deliver about 30 kits of each type every week—to 90 pets that would be fed through the program. Since the pandemic hit, they have tried to up that to 40-45 kits of each, but have hit some difficulties raising donations.

Many of the places where that food is donated, such as veterinarian’s offices and pet supply stores, closed at least temporarily during the pandemic. Supply chains have also tightened, with some people hoarding pet food against the uncertainty of the future during the pandemic.

“It’s been difficult these last several months, because the food supply is sort of not there,” Easton said.

Fortunately, the Loudoun Humane Society has been able to win some grants to keep the pet panty going, and donation boxes have been added in new spots, like the Leesburg farmer’s market on Sundays.

And that’s a good thing—every week they

distribute several hundred dollars worth of food.

“It’s a very well-liked and -used program, and we’ve been increasing every year with the amount of food that we try to take out there,” Easton said.

When people set up an appointment at Loudoun Hunger, they are also asked if they need any pet food.

To donate to the Loudoun Humane Society, or to find a spot to drop off some pet food, go to HumaneLoudoun.org/donate.

There you can find drop-off spots, donate money, or even buy from the Humane Society’s Amazon wish list. Only adult food can be used—no puppy or senior food. And as much as possible the Humane Society is looking for smaller bags of food, three to five pounds, to avoid opening, handling and repackaging food during the pandemic.

The Loudoun Humane Society is also looking for a space, available long term, to sort and package donated food.

If you need help feeding yourself or your pets, Loudoun Hunger Relief is one of several food pantries in the area. Go to LoudounHunger.org for more information. n

Sunset Hills Owner Brings ‘HOPE’ to Loudoun, Washington

BY PATRICK SZABO pszabo@loudounnow.com

Amid a pandemic and in a time of political division, one Loudouner is doing her part to bring hope to her neighbors and passers-by in Washington, DC. Sunset Hills Vineyard Co-owner Diane Canney this month brought to the National Mall a sign that reads “HOPE” made out of four 8-foot tall by 6-foot wide letters comprised of hundreds of fabric panels from her COVID-19 U.S. Honor Quilt. There, she met people from across the world stopping to take photos with the sign, from places like

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Canney’s “HOPE” sign in Freedom Plaza.

South Korea, Iraq, Uganda and the United Kingdom.

Canney will be back on the National Mall Saturday, Oct. 24 and is willing to take the sign anywhere people request its presence.

Each letter in the sign is adorned with

dozens of panels people designed for the honor quilt, which pays tribute to those who have died from COVID-19 and honors first responders and medical professionals. The project is funded entirely by Canney and already has about 250 panels. Canney is hoping to double that number, though.

Residents interested in designing a 10-by-10-inch panel for the quilt and “HOPE” sign can make it out to the Walk 4 Mountains Breast Cancer Awareness Walk/ Run in Lovettsville this Saturday, Oct. 17 or at Sunset Hills Vineyard on Sunday, Oct. 18.

For more information on submitting panels, go to covid19ushonorquilt.org. n

Loudoun County’s 25th annual Fall Farm Tour will launch in a virtual format on Saturday. It will continue the tradition of connecting farmers with consumers during the harvest season, but through an online tour that will feature more than two dozen sites.

The program is scheduled to go live at 10 a.m. Oct. 17.

For the best touring experience, the program is best viewed on a desktop device at LoudounFarms. org/FarmTour. Residents also may sign up for email notifications and shop the Loudoun Made Loudoun Grown Marketplace.

“This initiative follows a successful virtual Spring Farm Tour, which connected thousands of people from 16 countries with Loudoun farms during the height of the COVID-19 lockdown. It also complements our Loudoun Made Loudoun Grown Marketplace, which drives farm product sales in a socially distant way,” stated Loudoun Economic Development Executive Director Buddy Rizer.

Each of the featured farms submitted photos, videos, brief descriptions and an educational activity in order to be included in this season’s tour. All vignettes also link to the farm websites and online stores.

Additional entries will be added throughout the harvest season on a rolling basis.

“This farm tour roster marks one of the most inclusive our history, spotlighting a cross-section of Loudoun’s diverse farming industries, including traditional agriculture, equine, craft beverage and cheese makers, hemp producers, bed and breakfasts, plant nurseries, farm schools and museums, and much more,” said Loudoun’s Business Development Officer, Agriculture and Business Services John Magistro. “Virtual farm tourists are also encouraged to shop the Loudoun Made Loudoun Grown Marketplace, with convenient pickup locations throughout Loudoun County.” n

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THINGS to do LOCO LIVE Live Music: Jessica Paulin

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DC Improv at the Tally Ho

Saturday, Oct. 17, 2 p.m.

Bozzo Family Vineyards, 35226 Charles Town Pike, Hillsboro Details: bozwines.com Lange is a one-man blues band who’s been winning over fans around the region with his unique style of Rust Belt blues.

Friday, Oct. 16, 4:30-7:30 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.

Friday, Oct. 16, 7 p.m.

Tally Ho Theater, 19 W. Market St., Leesburg Details: tallyhotheater.com Comedy Night in Leesburg features Rob Maher, Kandace Saunders, Rahmein Mostafavi, Chris Alan, and hosted by Winston Hodges. Tickets for this seated show are $20-$30 in advance.

Live Music: Hi Moon

Live Music: Mercy Creek

Friday, Oct. 16, 5 p.m.

Vanish Farmwoods Brewery, 42245 Black Hops Lane, Lucketts Details: vanishbeer.com Frederick, Maryland-based husband and wife duo Ben and Lauren Fisher play acoustic rock, folk, jazz, reggae and feel good music.

Friday, Oct. 16, 8-11 p.m.

Monk’s BBQ, 251 N. 21st St., Purcellville Details: monksq.com Mercy Creek returns to Monk’s with earthy, edgy, aggressive folk-rock with Loudoun roots.

Live Music: Shut It Down Friday, Oct. 16, 6-8 p.m.

Döner Bistro, 13C Fairfax Sr. SE, Leesburg Details: doener-usa.com SID celebrates Rocktoberfest at Döner.

Saturday, Oct. 17, 1 p.m.

868 Estate Vineyards, 14001 Harpers Ferry Road, Hillsboro Details: 868estatevineyards.com Great country tunes from a LoCo cowboy.

Saturday, Oct. 17, 2 p.m.

Maggie Malick Wine Caves, 12138 Harpers Ferry Road, Purcellville Details: maggiemalickwinecaves.com Semiao grew up on ’80s metal and glam rock but just can’t get enough of the acoustic guitar sound.

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Friday, Oct. 16 ChefScape, 1602 Village Market Blvd. # 115, Leesburg Details: chefscapekitchen.com Book a socially distanced table for four to eight people at this intense and awesome piano event.

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Saturday, Oct. 17, 1-4 p.m.

The Barns At Hamilton Station, 16804 Hamilton Station Road, Hamilton Details: thebarnsathamiltonstation.com Rock, country, blues and beyond from a local favorite. Their Barns shows always draw a crowd with plenty of space to spread out.

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Live Music: California Bob Saturday, Oct. 17, 2 p.m.

Two Twisted Posts Winery, 12944 Harpers Ferry Road, Hillsboro Details: twotwistedposts.com California Bob brings an eclectic classic rock sound, from the Beatles to the Grateful Dead and beyond.

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Live Music: Nathaniel Davis Saturday, Oct. 17, 4 p.m.

Crooked Run Brewing, 22455 Davis Dr. #120, Sterling With his top-notch vocal and guitar work and inventive approaches to both classic and popular music, Davis is a Loudoun favorite. Catch him in the beer garden for a fun Saturday afternoon.

Live Music: Moonlight Ride Saturday, Oct. 17. 4-7 p.m.

Vanish Farmwoods Brewery, 42245 Black Hops Lane, Lucketts Details: vanishbeer.com Acoustic rock renditions of songs you love, featuring three-part harmonies and dynamic, unplugged arrangements of guitar-based rock, pop, and Americana tunes from across the decades.

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Saturday, Oct. 17, 6-9 p.m.

Village at Leesburg, 1602 Village Market Blvd., Leesburg Details: villageatleesburg.com VAL has extended its summer outdoor music series by popular demand. Levi Stephens brings a creative blend of R&B, soul and rock with an intelligent and relatable spin.

Saturday, Oct. 17, 7p.m.

Black Walnut Brewery, 212 S. King St., Leesburg Details: facebook.com/blackwalnutbrewery This Northern Virginia-based blues/rock band originally hails from Cleveland, Ohio.

Live Music: Luke Andrews Saturday, Oct. 17, 6-9 p.m.

1836 Kitchen and Taproom 34 E. Broad Way, Lovettsville Details: 1836kitchenandtaproom.com An eclectic mix of country, folk, Americana and more from an up and coming young Loudoun musician.

Trial By Fire Tribute to Journey Saturday, Oct. 17, 8 p.m.

Tally Ho Theater, 19 W. Market St., Leesburg Details: tallyhotheater.com Trial By Fire returns to the Tally Ho to take you back to better days with favorites like “Wheel in the Sky” and “Don’t Stop Believin’.” Tickets are $20 for this seated show.

Doukenie Moonlight Serenade Series: Tommy Gann & Kim Pittinger

Saturday, Oct. 17, 6:30-9:30 p.m.

Social House Kitchen and Tap, 42841 Creek View Plaza, Ashburn Details: socialhouseashburn.com Chris Hanks returns to the Social House for an evening of country favorites.

Saturday, Oct. 17, 8-10 p.m.

Doukenie Winery, 14727 Mountain Road, Hillsboro Details: doukeniewinery.com This pair of rising-star singer/songwriters takes the stage at Doukenie’s monthly Moonlight Serenade series. Tickets for this intimate, reservation-only event are sold by the table: $120 for four and $180 for six.

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Saturday, Oct. 17, 5-9 p.m.

MacDowell Brew Kitchen, 202 South St. SE, Leesburg Details: macsbeach.com Classic rock, pop and folk, old and new from some of the area’s best musicians.

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Saturday, Oct. 17, 6:30 p.m.

B Chord Brewing, 34266 Williams Gap Road, Round Hill Details: bchordbrewing.com Cris Jacobs brings his distinctive blend of rock, folk, soul and funk to the lawn at B Chord. Tickets are $30.

Sunday, Oct. 18, 1-4 p.m.

Lost Rhino Brewing Company 21730 Red Rum Drive, Ashburn Details: lostrhino.com Solo reggae artist Greg Ward returns to the

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Live Music: David Davol Sunday, Oct. 18, 2 p.m.

Maggie Malick Wine Caves, 12138 Harpers Ferry Road, Neersville Details: maggiemalickwinecaves.com Spend Sunday afternoon with folk rock and country favorites from the Eagles to James Taylor.

Live Music: Jamie Gregory Sunday, Oct. 18, 2-5 p.m.

Breaux Vineyards, 36888 Breaux Vineyards Lane, Hillsboro Details: breauxvineyards.com It’s a mellow Sunday with singer/songwriter tunes performed with plenty of heart.

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Axes and Os, 21680 Ridgetop Circle, Sterling Details: axesandos.com Sterling’s new ax throwing venue hosts its inaugural drag brunch with queen Brooklyn Heights and friends. Tickets are $20. CDC guidelines will be followed.

Sippin’ Under the Stars: ‘Ghostbusters’ Saturday, Oct. 17, 6-9:30 p.m.

The Barns At Hamilton Station, 16804 Hamilton Station Road, Hamilton Details: thebarnsathamiltonstation.com Join the Barns for an evening of great wine and a screening of the 1984 classic supernatural comedy on the lower lawn. Tickets are $8 per person. Bring your own lawn chairs or blanket.

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Lost Creek Winery, 43285 Spinks Ferry Road, Leesburg Details: lostcreekwinery.com This dinner named for a famous cookbook from 1909 takes guests through Virginia’s early 20th Century cuisine. Tickets are $99 per person and $25 for a wine pairing.

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Legal Notices PUBLIC HEARING

The LOUDOUN COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION will hold a public hearing in the Board of Supervisors’ Meeting Room on the first floor of the County Government Center, 1 Harrison Street, S.E., Leesburg, Virginia, on Tuesday, October 27, 2020, at 6:00 p.m. to consider the following:

ZCPA-2020-0003 TRUE NORTH DATA

(Zoning Concept Plan Amendment) 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; 2) increase the maximum building height from 35 feet to 60 feet; and 3) to reduce the amount of open space on the CDP from 64.25 acres to 60.25 acres with no resulting change in density. This application is subject to the Revised 1993 Zoning Ordinance 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.

SPEX-2019-0046 DULLES TRADE CENTER II – VEGETATIVE WASTE (Special Exception)

Pebble Run Associates LLC of Falls Church, Virginia has submitted an application for a Special Exception to permit a Vegetative Waste Management Facility use in the PD-GI (Planned Development – General Industry) zoning district. This application is subject to the Revised 1993 Zoning Ordinance, and the proposed use is listed as a Special Exception use under Section 4-604. The subject property is located within the AI (Airport Impact) Overlay District, outside of but within one (1) mile of the Ldn 60, aircraft noise contour and partially within the FOD (Floodplain Overlay District). The subject property is approximately 14.37 acres in size and is located at the northern terminus of Pebble Run Place, north of Overland Drive (Route 2962), and east of Loudoun County Parkway (Route 607) at 23544 and 23540 Pebble Run Place in the Dulles and Blue Ridge Election Districts. The subject property is more particularly described as PIN: 123-28-7817. The area is governed by the policies of the Loudoun County 2019 General Plan (Suburban Policy Area (Suburban Industrial/Mineral Extraction Place Type)), which designate this area for large Manufacturing, contractor with outdoor storage, other productive uses, and Mineral Extraction areas such as quarries and mines.

The subject property is approximately 62.87 acres in size, and is located south of Gloucester Parkway (Route 2150) and north of Waxpool Road (Route 625) on the west side of Pacific Boulevard (Route 1036) and north side of the Washington & Old Dominion Trail at 21641 Charles View Dr., Sterling, Virginia, in the Broad Run Election District. The subject property is more particularly described as PIN: 043-47-6221 and PIN: 043-482656. The area is governed by the policies of the Loudoun County 2019 Comprehensive Plan (Suburban Policy Area (Suburban Employment Place Type)), which supports a broad array of Employment uses at a recommended Floor Area Ratio (FAR) of up to 1.0.

ZMAP-2019-0020 & SPMI-2019-0021 WAXPOOL CROSSING

(Zoning Map Amendment & Minor Special Exception) NFD Acquisitions LLC of Washington, DC, has submitted an application to rezone approximately 18.76 acres from the PD-OP (Planned Development – Office Park) zoning district under the Revised 1993 Zoning Ordinance to the R-24 Affordable Dwelling Unit (Multifamily Residential with Affordable Dwelling Units) zoning district under the Revised 1993 Zoning Ordinance in order to develop up to 400 multi-family residential dwelling units at a density of 21.32 units per acre. The subject property is located within the AI (Airport Impact) Overlay District, outside of but within one (1) mile of the Ldn 60, aircraft noise contour and partially within the FOD (Floodplain Overlay District). The modification of the Road Corridor Building and Parking Setback Regulations applicable to the proposed use is authorized by Minor Special Exception under Section 5-1409, Waivers and Modifications (the Minor Special Exception application is not subject to consideration by the Planning Commission and requires approval only by the Board of Supervisors), pursuant to which the Applicant requests the following modification: ZONING ORDINANCE SECTION

PROPOSED MODIFICATION

§ 5-1403(B), Road Corridor Buffers and Setbacks, Road Corridor Buffer and Setbacks Matrix, Table 5-1403(B), Other Major Collector Roads.

Reduce the minimum building setback along Waxpool Road (Route 640) and Ashburn Village Boulevard (Route 2020) from 75 feet to 35 feet

(Commission Permit & Minor Special Exception)

The subject property is approximately 18.76 acres in size and is located on the north side of Waxpool Road (Route 640), west of Ashburn Village Boulevard (Route 2020), east of Ashburn Road (Route 641), at 21663, 21685, and 21691 Romans Drive, Ashburn, Virginia, in the Ashburn Election District. The subject property is more particularly described as PIN: 088-37-1171 (portion) and PIN: 088-47-1916. The area is governed by the policies of the Loudoun County 2019 General Plan (Suburban Policy Area (Suburban Compact Neighborhood Place Type)), which designate this area for a mix of housing types including small-lot patio homes, Townhomes, Duplexes, and Multi-family Residential uses at a recommended density of 8–24 dwelling units per acre.

Virginia Electric and Power Company of Glen Allen, Virginia, has submitted an application for Commission approval to permit development of an Electric Utility Substation (Distribution) in the PD-IP (Planned Development – Industrial Park) zoning district. This application is subject to the Revised 1993 Loudoun County Zoning Ordinance and requires a Commission Permit in accordance with Section 6-1101. The subject property is located within the Route 28 Taxing District, the AI (Airport Impact) Overlay District, outside of but within one mile of the Ldn 60, aircraft noise contours, and partially within the FOD (Floodplain Overlay District). The modification of the Additional Regulations applicable to the proposed Electric Utility Substation use is authorized by Special Minor Exception under Section 5-600, Additional Regulations for Specific Uses (the Minor Special Exception application is not subject to consideration by the Planning Commission and requires approval only by the Board of Supervisors), pursuant to which the Applicant requests the following modification:

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 703-777-0246 (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. To arrange a time to view the file at the Loudoun County Government Center, please email dpz@loudoun.gov or call 703-777-0246, or you may view the file electronically at www.loudoun.gov/lola. 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). Additionally, documents may be viewed and downloaded electronically the week before the hearing at www.loudoun.gov/pc.

CMPT-2020-0003 & SPMI-2020-0005 PARAGON PARK SUBSTATION

ZONING ORDINANCE SECTION §5-616(D), Additional Regulations for Specific Uses, Utility Substations

PROPOSED MODIFICATION Eliminate the Type C Buffer Yard requirements along the west, north, and east substation perimeters.

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Legal Notices Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, 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. Planning Commission public hearings are available for 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 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. If you wish to sign up in advance of the hearing, please call the Department of Planning and Zoning at 703-777-0246 prior to 12:00 PM on the day of the public hearing. Speakers may also sign up at the hearing. Written comments are welcomed at any time and may be sent to the Loudoun County Planning Commission, 1 Harrison Street, S.E., 3rd Floor, MSC #62, Leesburg, Virginia 20175, or by e-mail to loudounpc@loudoun.gov. Any individual representing and/or proposing to be the sole speaker on behalf of a citizen’s organization or civic association is encouraged to contact the Department of Planning and Zoning prior to the date of the public hearing if special arrangements for additional speaking time and/or audio-visual equipment will be requested. Such an organization representative will be allotted 6 minutes to speak, and the Chairman may grant additional time if the request is made prior to the date of the hearing and the need for additional time is reasonably justified.

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

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE

VARI-2020-0002 (Variance) Francis – Canby Road

The LOUDOUN COUNTY BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS will hold a public hearing in the BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MEETING ROOM, County Government Center, 1 Harrison Street, S.E., Leesburg, Virginia, on Thursday, October 22, 2020, at 6:00 p.m. to consider the following: APPL-2020-0005 (Appeal – Determination) Bed and Breakfast Inn, Off-Site Manager

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

BY ORDER OF:

ERIC COMBS, CHAIRMAN LOUDOUN COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION

10/08 & 10/15/20

Justin William Cody Francis and Lesli Alexander Francis of Hamilton, Virginia, have submitted an application for a variance to permit a reasonable deviation from the following provisions of the Revised 1993 Zoning Ordinance in order to permit the construction of a single-family detached dwelling on the subject property located approximately 12 feet from the western property line, 6 feet from the eastern property line, and 19 feet from the right-of-way for Canby Road (Route 662): 1) Section 2-103 (A)(3)(c), Lot and Building Requirements, minimum yards, which requires, except where a greater setback is required by Section 5-1403(B), that no structure shall be located within 25 feet of any property line or within 35 feet from any other road right-of-way, private access easement, and/or prescriptive easement. The subject property is zoned AR-1 (Agricultural Rural – 1) under the Revised 1993 Zoning Ordinance. The subject property is approximately 0.358 acre in size and is located on both sides of Canby Road (Route 662) approximately 0.7 mile south of the intersection of Canby Road (Route 662) and Harry Byrd Highway (Route 7), in the Catoctin Election District. The subject property is more particularly described as PIN: 347-49-2251.

Donald E. Walker Sr. of Waterford, Virginia, has submitted an application for an appeal of the May 5, 2020, Zoning Administrator determination, ZCOR-2020-0019, which found that, pursuant to Section 5-601(B)(1)(a) of the Revised 1993 Zoning Ordinance, the requirement for the owner and/or manager of the premises to provide full-time management at all times when the Bed and Breakfast Inn is occupied by overnight guests or private party attendees requires such owner and/or manager to be physically present on the premises (i.e. “on-site”). The subject property is zoned AR-1 (Agricultural Rural-1) under the Revised 1993 Zoning Ordinance and is also located partially within the FOD (Floodplain Overlay District). The subject property is approximately 8 acres in size and is located north of Clover Hill Road (Route 662), on the west side of Creek Lane (Route 695), at 14551 Creek Lane, Waterford, Virginia in the Catoctin Election District. The subject property is more particularly described as PIN: 301-35-9661.

Full and complete copies of the above-referenced application(s) and related documents may be examined in the Loudoun County Department of Planning and Zoning, County Government Center, 1 Harrison Street, S.E., 3rd Floor, Leesburg, Virginia, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, or call (703) 777-0246.

SPEL-2020-0001 (Special Exception for Error in Building Location) Potomac Farms-Shed

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

San Romano of Ashburn, Virginia, has submitted an application for a special exception for error in building location pursuant to Sections 6-206(D) and 6-1612 of the Revised 1993 Zoning Ordinance to permit an existing 12 foot x 22 foot shed to encroach approximately 2.5 feet into the minimum 5-foot required side yard for a one-story, non-habitable, accessory structure required by Section 5-200(B)(5) and Section 5-200(B)(5)(a). The encroachment occupies approximately 55 square feet of land area. The subject property is zoned A-3 (Agricultural Residential) under the Revised 1993 Zoning Ordinance and is also located partially within the FOD (Floodplain Overlay District) (major floodplain). The subject property is approximately 1.049 acres in size and is located west of the intersection of Island Avenue and Potomac Drive on the south side of Potomac Drive at 44623 Potomac Drive, Ashburn, Virginia in the Algonkian Election District. The subject property is more particularly described as PIN: 056-49-2125.

All members of the public will be heard as to their views pertinent to these matters. Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, members of the public are encouraged to view and/or participate in the public hearing electronically. 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. If you wish to sign up in advance of the hearing, please call the Department of Planning and Zoning at 703-777-0246 prior to 12:00 PM on the day of the public hearing. Speakers may also sign up at the hearing. Written comments are welcomed at any time and may be sent to the Loudoun County Board of Zoning Appeals, 1 Harrison Street, S.E., 3rd Floor, MSC #62, Leesburg, Virginia 20175, or by e-mail to krisitne.smolens@loudoun.gov.

Nan M. Joseph Forbes, Chairman

10/08, 10/15/20

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

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

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Legal Notices Loudoun County Public Schools

NOTICE OF TRUSTEES’ SALE

Fall 2020 Elementary School Attendance Zone Change Process Elaine E. Thompson Elementary School (ES-23) and Hovatter Elementary School (ES-29) are scheduled to open in fall 2021, with the start of the 2021-2022 academic year. Elaine E. Thompson Elementary School is sited within the Arcola Center development at 24200 Pissarro Drive in Sterling. Hovatter Elementary School is co-located on the Lightridge High School site at 41135 Collaboration Drive in Aldie.

In establishing attendance zones for the two new schools, the current attendance boundaries for Aldie, Arcola, Buffalo Trail, Cardinal Ridge, Creighton’s Corner, Goshen Post, Hutchison Farm, Legacy, Liberty, Little River, Madison’s Trust, Pinebrook, Rosa Lee Carter, and Sycolin Creek Elementary Schools will be reviewed.

The Loudoun County School Board has scheduled a series of meetings to facilitate the necessary attendance zone changes.

301 East Marshall Street, Middleburg, VA 20117 In execution of a certain Purchase Money Deed of Trust, Security Agreement and Assignment of Contracts, Leases and Rents dated July 31, 2018 (the “Deed of Trust”), granted by Orion Portfolio Management LLC, a Florida limited liability company, as grantor and borrower, securing the repayment of a loan in the original principal amount of $325,000.00, which Deed of Trust was recorded on August 2, 2018 among the Land Records of Loudoun County, Virginia as Instrument No. 20180802-0045240, and subsequently assigned by virtue of a certain Collateral Assignment of Deed of Trust dated July 6, 2018 and recorded on August 17, 2018 among the Land Records of Loudoun County, Virginia as Instrument No.20180817-0048324, a default having occurred in the payment of the Promissory Note thereby secured and at the request of the holder of said Note, the undersigned Trustees will offer for sale at public auction at the entrance of the Circuit Court building for Loudoun County (18 E. Market Street, Leesburg, Virginia 20178), on

Elementary School Attendance Zone Meetings

Date

November 13, 2020, at 10:00 o’clock AM

Wednesday, October 14, 2020

School Board Attendance Zone Overview

Tuesday, October 20, 2020

Staff Briefing & School Board Attendance Zone Public Hearing

Wednesday, October 28, 2020

School Board Attendance Zone Work Session

Monday, November 9, 2020

Staff Briefing & School Board Attendance Zone Public Hearing

Tuesday, November 17, 2020

School Board Attendance Zone Work Session

Parcel ID No.:

Tuesday, December 1, 2020*

School Board Review of Elementary School Attendance Zone Recommendations

Subject to any and all covenants, conditions, restrictions and easements, if any, affecting the aforesaid Property.

Monday, December 7, 2020

Staff Briefing & School Board Attendance Zone Public Hearing

Tuesday, December 15, 2020*

the Property described in said Deed of Trust, located at the above address and described as:

School Board Adoption of Elementary School Attendance Zones

*Regular School Board Business Meeting All attendance zone meetings will be held at the Loudoun County Public Schools Administration Building (21000 Education Court, Ashburn) and begin at 6:30 p.m.

The meetings will be broadcast live on Comcast Channel 18 and Verizon Fios Channel 43, as well as viewable via simultaneous webcast on the Loudoun County Public Schools website (www.lcps.org).

In-person comment will be accepted at the identified public hearings. Speakers may sign up in advance by contacting the Superintendent’s Office at 571-252-1020 or sending an email to public.comment@lcps.org, in which case the sender will receive a reply with a link to complete an online Citizen Participation/Public Comment registration form. All speakers must sign-up prior to 5:00 p.m. the day of the School Board attendance zone public hearing.

Those who need translation/interpretation assistance or a reasonable accommodation for any type of disability in order to participate meaningfully in School Board meetings or public hearings should contact the Superintendent’s Office at 571-252-1020 at least three (3) days prior to the meeting.

Beverly I. Tate, Director Loudoun County Public Schools Department of Support Services Division of Planning Services 21000 Education Court, Ashburn, Virginia 20148 Telephone: 571-252-1050 Email: lcpsplan@lcps.org

LOUDOUN COUNTY WILL BE ACCEPTING SEALED COMPETITIVE BIDS/PROPOSALS FOR: JANITORIAL SERVICES AT ADULT DETENTION CENTER, MAGISTRATES OFFICE, JUVENILE DETENTION CENTER AND FIRE MARSHALLS OFFICE, IFB No. 288782 until prior to 4:00 p.m., local “Atomic Time”, November 4, 2020.

JANITORIAL SERVICES FOR DIT, DGS, MAIL DISTRIBUTION CENTER, CIVIL ENFORCEMENT & INTERVENTION AND PREVENTION, IFB No. 289782 until prior to 4:00 p.m., local “Atomic Time”, November 5, 2020.

JANITORIAL SERVICES AT DULLES SOUTH MULTI-PURPOSE CENTER, IFB NO. 289783 until prior to 4:00 p.m., local “Atomic Time”, November 6, 2020.

JANITORIAL SERVICES FOR GENERAL SERVICES FACILITIES, PARKS RECREATION AND COMMUNITY SERVICES AND LOUDOUN COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE SUBSTATION, IFB No. 295782 until prior to 4:00 p.m., local “Atomic Time”, November 9, 2020.

LIBRARY SERVICES POINT OF SALE AND PRINT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (RE-ISSUE), IFB NO. 291782 until prior to 4:00 p.m., local “Atomic Time”, November 10, 2020.

Solicitation forms may be obtained 24 hours a day by visiting our web site at www.loudoun.gov/ procurement. If you do not have access to the Internet, call (703) 777-0403, M - F, 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

WHEN CALLING, PLEASE LET US KNOW IF YOU NEED ANY REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION FOR ANY TYPE OF DISABILITY IN ORDER TO PARTICIPATE IN THIS PROCUREMENT. 10/15/2020

3,214 Square feet, more or less, as more particularly shown on plat entitled “Boundary Survey, Land of Keith E. & Deborah P. Douglas,” prepared by Ken W. Erikson L.S., dated March 22, 1985 and attached with Deed recorded in Deed Book 868 at Page 1338 and Plat Cab D, Slot 105 at Page 5 among the land records of Loudoun County, Virginia, 538292993000

TERMS OF SALE: A deposit of $30,000.00 or 10% of the sale price, whichever is less, cash or certified check, will be required at the time of sale. Settlement shall be by cashier’s check or wire transfer of immediately available federal funds and shall occur within thirty (30) days from date of sale, TIME BEING OF THE ESSENCE. The Trustees reserve the right to extend the date of settlement as may be necessary to complete arrangements for settlement. The deposit, without interest, shall be applied to the credit of the successful bidder at settlement. If the successful bidder fails to complete settlement the deposit shall be forfeited and the Trustees may resell the subject Property at the risk and cost of the defaulting purchaser. The Trustees reserve the right to cancel the sale, postpone the sale or remove any or all portions of the Property from sale at any time before the sale is announced as final for any reason, to reject any and all bids, waive deposit requirements, extend time for settlement, and announce additional terms of sale. Terms of sale announced at the public auction will supersede all advertised terms of sale.

All closing costs, including the preparation of the Trustee’s deed and the grantor’s tax, shall be paid by the successful bidder. In addition, at settlement, the successful bidder shall pay all current and past due assessments, sewer or water charges, and real estate taxes, and any penalties and interest due on any of the foregoing, with respect to the Property. The risk of loss or damage to the Property shall be assumed by the successful bidder from and after the bid strike-down at the time of sale. The Trustees will not deliver possession of the Property to the successful bidder, who shall be solely responsible for obtaining possession of the Property.

The Property and all personal property applicable thereto shall be sold “AS IS, WHERE IS, WITH ALL FAULTS” and subject to any and all (i) senior deeds of trust, judgment liens, tax liens, lis pendens, (ii) outstanding homeowner association assessments, (iii) existing housing and zoning code violations, (iv) filed or unfiled mechanic’s and materialmen’s liens, and/or (v) tenants, leasehold interests and other parties in possession, if any.

Neither the Trustees nor the holder of the Note, nor their respective agents, successors, and assigns, make any representations or warranties with respect to the Property including, without limitation, representations or warranties as to the structural integrity, physical condition, construction, workmanship, materials, habitability, fitness for a particular purpose or merchantability of all or any part of the Property. The purchaser recognizes and agrees that any investigation, examination, or inspection of the Property being sold is within the control of the owner or other parties in possession and their agents and not within the control of the Trustees, the holder of the Note, or their respective successors or assigns.

Immediately upon the conveyance by the Trustees of the Property to the purchaser at foreclosure, all duties, liabilities and obligations of the Trustees, if any, with respect to such Property shall be extinguished.

Should Settlement not occur for any reason on the part of the Trustees, the purchaser’s sole remedy, in law or equity, shall be the return of the deposit without interest.

Trustees: W. Martin Williams, Esq., 201 North Washington Highway, Suite 203, Ashland, Virginia 23005 (Tel: 804-362-4501, Email: wmwilliams@offitkurman.com); Alfredo Acin, Esq., 8000 Towers Crescent Drive, Suite 1400 Tysons Corner, Virginia 22182 (Tel: 703-745-1827, Email: aacin@offitkurman.com).

INTERESTED BIDDERS are encouraged to contact Trustees for additional information and materials concerning the Property; PROVIDED, HOWEVER, all such information and materials will be provided without any representations or warranties whatsoever.

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Legal Notices A message to Loudoun County Property Owners regarding the Land Use Assessment Program from Robert S. Wertz, Jr. Commissioner of the Revenue The Land Use Assessment Program provides for the deferral of real estate taxes on property that meets certain agricultural, horticultural, forestry, or open space use criteria.

Real property owners who wish to apply for land use assessment for the first time must submit to my office an application along with the required fee by the filing deadline. Forms are available online, in my office, or can be mailed to you.

Owners of real property currently enrolled in the land use assessment program must renew their land use status every 6th year by submitting a renewal form along with documentation corroborating the qualifying land use along with the required fee by the filing deadline. Renewal forms will be mailed the first week of September to those currently enrolled who are up for renewal. You may check your renewal year online at www. loudoun.gov/parceldatabase by entering the property’s address or parcel identification number and selecting the LAND USE STATUS tab. Properties renewed in 2015 are up for renewal this year.

An additional deferral of taxes is available to current program participants if they sign and record an agreement to keep the property in its qualifying use for more than 5 but not exceeding 20 years.

The commitment must be filed with my office by November 2, 2020 and recorded in the Loudoun County Clerk of the Circuit Court´s office by December 17, 2020.

Please visit our website or contact my office for information or filing assistance.

DEADLINES First-time Land Use applications and Renewal applications must be submitted to the Commissioner of the Revenue by Friday, November 2, 2020. Applications submitted after the deadline; November 3, 2020 through December 7, 2020, are subject to a $300 per parcel late filing fee in addition to with the standard filing fee. No firsttime applications or renewal applications will be accepted after the December 5th deadline.

FILING FEES For submissions received or postmarked by November 2, 2020 -$125 plus $1 per acre or portion thereof For submissions received or postmarked between November 3, 2020 and December 7, 2020 - $125 plus $1 per acre or portion thereof plus a $300 per parcel late filing fee Online: www.loudoun.gov/landuse Hours: 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM, M - F Phone: 703-737-8557 Email: trcor@loudoun. gov Mailing Address PO Box 8000 MSC 32 Leesburg VA 20177-9804 Overnight Deliveries 1 Harrison Street, SE, MSC 32 Leesburg, VA 20175-3102 Leesburg Office 1 Harrison Street, SE 1st Floor Leesburg, VA 20175 Sterling Office 21641 Ridgetop Circle, Ste 100 Sterling, VA 20166 9/10, 9/24, 10/8, 10/15, 10/22 & 10/29

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE MIDDLEBURG PLANNING COMMISSION The Middleburg Planning Commission will hold public hearings beginning at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, October 26, 2020 to hear public comments on the following: Zoning Text Amendment 20-01 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND SECTION 81 OF THE MIDDLEBURG ZONING ORDINANCE PERTAINING TO PENALTIES AND REMEDIES FOR VIOLATIONS. The proposal is to update the procedures and penalties available for enforcement of zoning violations.

Zoning Text Amendment 20-02 AN ORDINANCE TO REPEAL AND REENACT ARTICLE XIV OF THE MIDDLEBURG ZONING ORDINANCE PERTAINING TO SIGNS. The proposal consists of a rewrite of regulations to ensure alignment with a U.S. Supreme Court decision pertaining to content-based regulation of signs.

The Commission meeting and public hearings will be conducted remotely in accordance with the Resolution Confirming the Declaration of a Local Emergency and the Ordinance to Implement Emergency Procedures & Effectuate Temporary Changes to Address Continuity of Governmental Operations during COVID-19.

Public participation will be available by calling (540) 339-6355 that evening. Those who plan to participate in the hearings are encouraged, but not required, to contact the Town Office in advance at (540) 687-5152 to register to speak. For those who only wish to observe the proceedings, the meeting can be viewed on the Town’s website at www.middleburgva.gov/town-meetings The files for these applications may be reviewed at the Town Office, 10 W. Marshall Street, Middleburg, Virginia from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, holidays excepted. Questions may be directed to Deputy Town Manager Will Moore at (540) 687-5152 or by email at wmoore@middleburgva.gov The Town of Middleburg strives to make its hearings accessible to all. Please advise of accommodations the Town can make to help you participate in the hearing.

10/08 & 10/15/20

ORDER OF PUBLICATION

ORDER OF PUBLICATION

Case No.: JJ037196-20-00; 21-00; 22-00; 23-00

Case No.:

COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA VA. CODE § 8.01-316

Loudoun Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court Commonwealth of Virginia, in re Malek Conner Loudoun County Department of Family Services /v.

Damon Smith, putative father and Unknown Father The object of this suit is to hold a 6th permanency planning hearing and review of foster care plan with goal of adoption, pursuant to Virginia Code §§ 16.1-282.1 and 16.1-281 for Malek Conner and Petition for Termination of Parental Rights of Damon Smith, putative father, and Unknown Father, pursuant to Virginia Code §16.1-283 for Malek Conner.

Damon Smith, putative father, and Unknown Father are hereby notified that failure to appear on the hereinafter noticed date and time may result in the entry of an Order approving a permanency goal of adoption as well as the termination of their residual parental rights with respect to Malek Conner. Damon Smith, putative father, and Unknown Father are hereby further notified that if their residual parental rights are terminated, they will no longer have any legal rights with respect to said minor child, including, but not limited to, the right to visit Malek Conner; any authority with respect to the care and supervision of Malek Conner; or the right to make health related decisions or determine the religious affiliation of Malek Conner. Further, Damon Smith, putative father, and Unknown Father will have no legal and/ or financial obligations with respect to Malek Conner, and the Department of Family Services of Loudoun County, Virginia may be granted the authority to place Malek Conner for adoption and consent to the adoption of Malek Conner.

It is ORDERED that the defendants Damon Smith, putative father, and Unknown Father appear at the above-named Court to protect their interests on or before October 23, 2020 at 10:00 am.

COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA VA. CODE § 8.01-316

JJ039889-08-00; 09-00,

Loudoun Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court Commonwealth of Virginia, in re Karley Bryner-Kerr Loudoun County Department of Family Services /v.

Michael Smith, putative father and Unknown Father

The object of this suit is to hold a hearing on Petitions for Termination of Parental Rights of Michael Smith, putative father, and Unknown Father, pursuant to Virginia Code § 16.1283 for Karley Bryner-Kerr. Michael Smith, putative father, and Unknown Father are hereby notified that failure to appear on the hereinafter noticed date and time may result in the entry of an Order terminating their residual parental rights with respect to Karley Bryner-Kerr.

Michael Smith, putative father, and Unknown Father are hereby further notified that if their residual parental rights are terminated, they will no longer have any legal rights with respect to said minor child, including, but not limited to, the right to visit Karley BrynerKerr; any authority with respect to the care and supervision of Karley Bryner-Kerr; or the right to make health related decisions or determine the religious affiliation of Karley Bryner-Kerr.

Further, Michael Smith, putative father, and Unknown Father will have no legal and/or financial obligations with respect to Karley Bryner-Kerr, and the Department of Family Services of Loudoun County, Virginia may be granted the authority to place Karley BrynerKerr for adoption and consent to the adoption of Karley Bryner-Kerr.

It is ORDERED that the defendants Michael Smith, putative father, and Unknown Father appear at the above-named Court to protect their interests on or before December 10, 2020 at 10:00 am.

10/01, 10/08, 10/15, & 10/22/20

10/01, 10/08, 10/15, & 10/22/20

ORDER OF PUBLICATION COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA VA. CODE § 8.01-316 Case No.:

JJ044463-01-00

Loudoun Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court Commonwealth of Virginia, in re Giszelle Perez Loudoun County Department of Family Services /v.

Unknown Father The object of this suit is to hold an adjudicatory hearing in child in need of services’ matter pursuant to Virginia Code §§ 16.1-228 and 16.1-241 for Giszelle Perez.

It is ORDERED that the defendant, Unknown Father, appear at the above-named Court and protect his interests on or before October 28, 2020 at 3:00 p.m.

10/01, 10/08, 10/15, & 10/22/20

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

IFB No. 06401-FY21-15 Wirt Street Waterline Improvements The Town is soliciting sealed bids from qualified contractors for the installation of waterline, maintenance of traffic, removal of existing waterline, and all incidentals.

For additional information, visit: http://www.leesburgva.gov/bidboard 10/15/20

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Legal Notices PUBLIC AUCTION This proceeding is for the judicial sale of real properties located in Loudoun County, Virginia, for payment of delinquent taxes pursuant to the provisions of Virginia Code Section 58.1-3965, et seq. Pursuant to Orders entered by the Circuit Court of Loudoun County, Virginia, the undersigned Steven F. Jackson and Zaida C. Thompson, Special Commissioners of Sale of said Court, will offer the real properties described below for sale at public auction to the highest bidder on the steps of the Historic Courthouse of Loudoun County, in Leesburg, Virginia on:

TERMS OF SALE:

October 20, 2020 12:00 p.m.

RAIN OR SHINE Registration Starts at 11:30 a.m.

1. The sale of any real property is subject to the approval and confirmation by the Circuit Court of Loudoun County.

2. The Special Commissioners of Sale reserve the right to withdraw from sale any property listed and to reject any bid by declaring “NO SALE” after the last bid received on a property.

3. Any person who wishes to bid on any property during the auction must register with County staff before the start of bidding. As part of the registration process, potential bidders must: (i) have sufficient funds on hand to pay the Minimum Deposit required for each parcel on which they want to bid; and (ii) sign a form certifying that they do not own any property in Loudoun County for which any delinquent taxes are due, or for which there are zoning or other violations.

4. The Minimum Deposit required for each parcel is specified below, as part of the property description. The full amount of the Minimum Deposit must be paid by cashier’s or certified check made payable to Gary Clemens, Clerk of the Loudoun County Circuit Court, at the time the auctioneer declares the sale.

5. In lieu of attending the auction, bidders may submit written bids to Steven F. Jackson or Zaida C. Thompson, Special Commissioners of Sale, at the address listed below. All written bids must be accompanied by the applicable Minimum Deposit, which shall be paid by cashier’s or certified check made payable to Gary Clemens Clerk of the Loudoun County Circuit Court. Written bids must also be accompanied by a certification that the bidder is not the owner of any property in Loudoun County for which delinquent taxes are due, or for which there are zoning or other violations. A written bid form, which includes the required certification, can be obtained from the Special Commissioners of Sale or the Treasurer’s website.

6. Written bids (with the required deposit and certification) will be received by the Special Commissioners of Sale at any time prior to the date of auction and held under seal until the date of the auction. If a written bid exceeds the highest live bid received from the audience during the auction, the audience will have an opportunity to bid against the written bid. If a higher bid is not received from the audience, the Special Commissioners of Sale may declare the sale to the proponent of the highest written bid or may reject all bids by declaring “NO SALE.” 7. If either a written bid or a live auction bid is approved by the Loudoun County Circuit Court, the balance of the purchase price must be paid in full within 30 days after court approval.

8. Once a submitted written bid or a live bid has been accepted during the auction, it cannot be withdrawn except by leave of the Circuit Court of Loudoun County. Any bidder who attempts to withdraw his/her bid after it has been accepted by the Special Commissioners of Sale may be required to forfeit his/her deposit.

9. Properties are offered “as is”, with all faults and without warranties or guarantees either expressed or implied. Prospective bidders should investigate the title on properties prior to bidding. The sale of the properties is not subject to the successful bidders’ ability to obtain title insurance. The sale of the properties is made free and clear only of liens of defendant(s) named in the respective judicial proceeding, and of those liens recorded after the County filed a lis pendens with the Circuit Court of Loudoun County.

10. All recording costs (including but not limited to any grantor’s tax/fee) will be at the expense of the purchaser. All property will be conveyed by Special Warranty Deed from the Special Commissioners of Sale.

11. Announcements made on the day of sale take precedence over any prior verbal or written terms of sale.

The Special Commissioners of Sale represent that information regarding the property to be offered for sale, including acreage, type of improvements, etc., is taken from tax and/or land records, and is not guaranteed for either accuracy or completeness. Bidders are encouraged to make their own investigation to determine the title, condition of improvements, accessibility, and occupancy status of each property and to bid accordingly. The sale will be made subject to matters visible upon inspection, and to restrictions, conditions, rights-of-way and easements, if any, contained in the instruments constituting the chain of title. Any costs incurred by a bidder to inspect or investigate any property are the bidder’s responsibility and are not reimbursable.

The owner of any property listed below may redeem it at any time before the date of the auction by paying all taxes, penalties, interest, costs (including the pro rata costs of publishing this advertisement and attorney’s fees) incurred through the date before the auction.

Below is a brief description of each property to be offered for sale at the auction. More detailed information may be obtained by examining the files in the Clerk’s office of the Circuit Court of Loudoun County, or by contacting the Special Commissioners of Sale at (703) 777-0307; or Tracy Stanley, Deputy Treasurer for Collections at (703) 771-5656.

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THE COUNTY OF LOUDOUN v. ROBERT L. PISCIOTTA, et al.

CIVIL ACTION NO. CL 19-725 LOUDOUN COUNTY TAX MAP NO. /48///215/327/ PIN 188-28-2869-013 Zaida C. Thompson, Special Commissioner of Sale Minimum Deposit Required: $19,398.00 Residential condominium located at 92 Hancock Place, NE, Leesburg, Virginia, and described of record, among the land records of Loudoun County, Virginia as: UNIT 327 PHASE FIFTEEN, BLOCK 1, HERITAGE SQUARE, A CONDOMINIUM, TOGETHER WITH the undivided interest in the General Common Elements and Limited Common Elements which attach to said Unit, as described in that certain Declaration with the attached plats designating the relative location and identification of each Unit and General and Limited Common Elements located in the Town of Leesburg, Virginia, and recorded in Deed Book 642, at Page 183, and as amended among the Land Records.

AND BEING part of the property conveyed to Robert L. Pisciotta, from Catherine Bastiani (f/n/a/ Catherine B. Pisciotta) by Quitclaim Deed dated March 18, 2014 and recorded as Instrument No. 20140319-0013364 among the Land Records. ***************************

THE COUNTY OF LOUDOUN v. OXANA DROUGOV, et al.

CIVIL ACTION NO. CL 20-2487 LOUDOUN COUNTY TAX MAP NO. /62//17////17/ PIN 085-46-1787-000 Steven F. Jackson, Special Commissioner of Sale Minimum Deposit Required: $43,640.00 Single-family residential parcel containing .05 of an acre, more or less, with improvements in the Ashburn District located at 43682 Balmoral Terrace, Ashburn, Virginia, 20147 and described of record, among the land records of Loudoun County, Virginia as: Lot 17, Section 2, Block 2, The Ridges at Ashburn, as the same appears duly dedicated, platted and recorded among the land records of Loudoun County, Virginia in Deed Book 1660 at page 22 and resubdivided in Deed Book 1730 at page 805.

AND BEING the same property conveyed to Alexander Drougov by deed dated July 29, 2002 recorded at Deed Book 2225 Page 2049. Alexander Drougov died intestate on July 3, 2011 and a List of Heirs recorded as Instrument Number 20110812-0048924 identifies Oxana Drougov, his wife, as his sole heir at law. ***************************

THE COUNTY OF LOUDOUN v. BRIAN D. HARDY and ANNE M. HARDY, et al.

CIVIL ACTION NO. CL 20-2404 LOUDOUN COUNTY TAX MAP NO. /28/A/1/H//10/ PIN 304-46-3641-000 Steven F. Jackson, Special Commissioner of Sale Minimum Deposit Required: $49,495.00 Single-family residential parcel containing .05 of an acre, more or less, with improvements in the Catoctin District located at 15668 Factory Street, Waterford, Virginia 20197 and described of record, among the land records of Loudoun County, Virginia as:

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All of that certain lot or parcel of land, with a dwelling house and other improvements thereon, situated in the Town of Waterford, Loudoun County, Virginia, lying on the North side of Factory Street, and separated from the property of Divine, Shawn, and others, by three twelve foot alleys, and being the same property conveyed to John D. Spinks by deed of record in said County Clerk’s Office in Deed Book 7-U, Page 274, from Elizabeth H. White and others, September 24, 1901, and therein described and designated as Lots No. 25 and 31. Said parcel of land also being described according to a plat of survey prepared by J. Horace Jarrett, C.L.S., dated January 7, 1985, recorded with Deed in Deed Book 857, page 480, as follows: Beginning at a pipe on the Northeast side of Factory Street, a corner of Kenneth M. and Eleanor B. Gonseth and the East side of a 12’ alley, thence departing from Factory Street and running with said alley N. 25 degrees 00’00” E. 184.36’ to a pipe on the South side of a 12’ alley, thence running with said alley S. 65 degrees 00’00” E. 105.50’ to a pipe on the West side of a 12’ alley, thence running with said alley S. 25 degrees 00’00” W. 231.51’ to a pipe in the North side of Factory Street, thence running with Factory Street N. 40 degrees 55’30” W. 115.55’ to the beginning, containing 21,937 square feet more or less.

AND BEING the same property conveyed to Brian D. Hardy and Anne M.B. Hardy by deed dated October 31, 1991 recorded at Deed Book 1141 Page 1716 among the land records of Loudoun County.

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THE COUNTY OF LOUDOUN v. HEIRS AT LAW & SUCCESSORS IN INTEREST OF ERNEST A. RICHIE A/K/A ERNEST A. RITCHIE, et al.

CIVIL ACTION NO. CL 20-2596 LOUDOUN COUNTY TAX MAP NO. /15///////102/ PIN 479-49-0158-000 Steven F. Jackson, Special Commissioner of Sale Minimum Deposit Required: $4,765.00 Parcel of unimproved land containing 15 acres, more or less, in the Catoctin District with no situs address and described of record, among the land records of Loudoun County, Virginia as: That certain tract of land (wood lot) situated in the County aforesaid in the Lovettsville Magisterial District on the east side of Short Hill Mountain, adjoining the lands of H.W. Cole, Vickers, George & Conner containing fifteen acres of land more or less.

AND BEING a portion of the same property, conveyed to Ernest A. Richie from Henry C. Peacock and Anna Peacock by deed dated March 14, 1913 recorded at Deed Book 8S Page 196 among the land records of Loudoun County, Virginia. ***************************

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Steven F. Jackson Zaida C. Thompson Special Commissioners of Sale Office of County Attorney 1 Harrison Street, S.E. P.O. Box 7000 Leesburg, Virginia 20177-7000 (703) 777-0307

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Notice of Public Hearing Town of Lovettsville Town Council

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE COUNTY OF LOUDOUN

The Lovettsville Town Council will hold a public hearing on the following item at their meeting at 7:30 pm on October 22, 2020. Pursuant to and in compliance with Town of Lovettsville Ordinance 2020-03-0006 (adopted by the Lovettsville Town Council on March 26, 2020) this meeting will be held electronically. The Town Council, and staff will be participating remotely.

Written comments regarding this item can be submitted to clerk@lovettsvilleva.gov by 3:00PM on the day of the meeting.

Members of the public may access and participate in this meeting electronically.

LVZA 2020-0002

Add Limited Residential Lodging as a Permitted Use in Certain Zoning Districts.

Consideration of an amendment to Article I, Section 42-2. Amendments to Definitions and rules of construction; Article VIII, Section 42-297, Bed and breakfast homestays, bed and breakfast inns and country inns; and Article VI, Section 42-233. - CRA-1 Commercial and Residential Annexation District, Section 42-234. - R-1 Residential District, Section 42-235. - R-2 Residential District, Section 42236. - R-3 Residential District, and Section 42-238. - T-C Town Center Planned Development District.

ABC LICENSE

LoCo Kitchen, LLC, trading as LoCo Kitchen, 1306 Squire Ct Unit D, Sterling, Loudoun County, Virginia 20166 The above establishment is applying to the VIRGINIA AlCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL (ABC) AUTHORITY for a Mixed Beverage Caterer license to sell or manufacture alcoholic beverages.

Patrick Steffens, Managing Member 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.

10/15 & 10/22/20

The purpose of the amendment is to establish Limited Residential Lodging as a permitted use in certain residential districts. The use would permit homeowners to rent space in their homes to lodgers for up to 30 days subject to performance standards including but not limited to annual registration, limits on the number of guests, required safety equipment, and limits on signs and activities.

The proposed zoning amendment is available for review on the Town website www.lovettsvilleva.gov.

You may also request a copy be sent to you via email by calling the Town Office at (540) 822-5788 or contacting John Merrithew, Planning Director at jmerrithew@lovettsvilleva.gov. In the event the meeting is postponed, the public hearing will be convened on the next regularly scheduled meeting at the same time and place.

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APRIL CHRISTINE MELSON, Plaintiff v.

ROGER CLARK MELSON JR., Defendant

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, In Case No. CL 20-5464

ORDER OF PUBLICATION The object of this case is for the Plaintiff to obtain an Order of Divorce from the Defendant on the grounds of the parties having lived separate and apart, without any cohabitation and without interruption, for a period of more than one year before this case was filed.

An Affidavit having been made and filed that the Defendant is not able to be located within the Commonwealth of Virginia, and the last known name of the Defendant is Roger Clark Melson Jr., and the last known address of the Defendant is 2968 Shore Drive #217, Virginia Beach, Virginia 23451.

UPON CONSIDERATION WHEREOF, this Order of Publication is granted, it is therefore, hereby

ABC LICENSE

Amia Salon & Spa, LLC, trading as Liplash Organic Spa, 20755 Williamsport Pl, Unit 220, Ashburn, Loudoun County, Virginia 20147-6523 The above establishment is applying to the VIRGINIA AlCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL (ABC) AUTHORITY for an Day Spa license to sell or manufacture alcoholic beverages.

Judson H Bach/Michelle Khau 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.

10/15 & 10/22/20

ORDERED, in the name of the Commonwealth of Virginia, that the Defendant appear in this suit on the 6th day of November, 2020 at 2:00 PM, and do what is necessary to protect his interest in this suit, and that this Order be also published for four consecutive weeks in Loudoun Now, and posted, and mailed to the Defendant according to law.

ENTERED this 17th day of September, 2020.

I ASK FOR THIS: THE LAW OFFICE OF REBECCA ZUBROSKI VSB No. 66653 P.O. Box 652 Leesburg, VA 20178 (703) 779-3675 Facsimile: (703) 779-3676 Rebecca@zubroskilaw.com Counsel for Plaintiff April Christine Melson 9/24, 10/1, 10/8, & 10/15/20

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Legal Notices Public Notice The Town of Leesburg Board of Zoning Appeals The Town of Leesburg is soliciting resumes and letters of interest for an appointment to serve on the Board of Zoning Appeals. This position is appointed by the Loudoun County Circuit Court for a term to end December 31, 2025.

TOWN OF MIDDLEBURG PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE

The Board of Zoning Appeals meets as necessary the third Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. in Town Hall, 25 West Market Street, Leesburg, VA. Additional information concerning this quasi-judicial board is available from the Clerk of Council during normal business hours (Mon – Fri 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.) at 703771-2733 or eboeing@leesburgva.gov, or the Town of Leesburg website at www.leesburgva.gov.

PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2021 APPROVED BUDGET The Middleburg Town Council will hold a Public Hearing in the Council Chambers at 10 West Marshall Street, Middleburg, Virginia on October 22, 2020, at 6:00 p.m. for the purpose of receiving comments on proposed budget amendments to the adopted Fiscal Year 2021 General Fund budget, in accordance with Sections 15.2-2506 and 15.2-2507 of the 1950 Code of Virginia, as amended. The following supplemental appropriations are proposed: General Fund Supplemental Appropriations From To CARES Act Funds COVID 19 Support Unassigned Fund Balance Econ. Dev. COVID 19 Support Contingency Refuse and Waste Disposal Restricted Fund – Fire Grant Middleburg Fire/Rescue Total Supplemental Appropriations

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Details of the proposed amendments may be reviewed online or at the Finance Director’s Office located at 10 West Marshall Street in Middleburg, VA - Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m, holidays excepted. Questions may be directed to the Finance Director at 540-687-5152.

For those individuals who would like to speak during the public hearing remotely, you may do so by calling (540) 339-6355 just prior to 6:00 p.m. To register to speak during remotely, please contact Rhonda North, Town Clerk, at (540) 687-5152 or via email at rnorth@middleburgva.gov no later than 4:30 p.m. on October 22nd.

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Opinion Her Example Last weekend, community members gathered in Lovettsville to formally celebrate a neighbor who dedicated her life to making their lives better.

Much of what residents enjoy about their town today can be traced back to the efforts of Elaine Walker. She was a longtime Town Council member before she became Loudoun’s longest serving mayor. And she was a dedicated community volunteer before, during and after her elective public service.

She was guided by a vision, sometimes one not yet clear to those around her. She took the town’s German Settlement tag line and built it into a unique community brand—from the establishment of one of the county’s best run community festivals to her push for the architecture of the town’s newest developments to provide a daily reminder of the town’s historic roots. The Lovettsville Community Park is under

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construction today because of her many trips to Board of Supervisors meetings in Leesburg to hold them to their promise to build it. She

Much Needed

worked just as hard to support her community fire company and her

Editor: Before you vote, be sure to do your own research on Amendment 1 (www.fairmapsva.org). Amendment 1 will bring much needed redistricting reform to Virginia.

For the first time, meetings of the commission will be open and transparent. Eight non-elected citizens will be directly involved in redistricting; one will be appointed chairman. The Voting Rights Act will guide the process, making sure to provide fairness and equity throughout the commonwealth.

It is time to stop elected legislators from choosing their voters which leads to their repeated re-election to the General Assembly with some legislators serving more than 20 years. Bring competition to the election process for Virginia General Assembly and ensure for future generations of Virginia voters fair and equitable legislative districts.

Vote YES to Amendment 1.

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In the crowd for the memorial service were officials of all political stripes and residents from all walks of life. Her work was fueled by persistence and problem solving—not politics. She was of a breed of Loudoun leaders—perhaps too rare today—who knew to think big and have faith that others, eventually, would think big with you.

As such, her legacy reaches far beyond the town’s boundaries and serves as an example for all of us to follow.

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Greatly Troubling Editor: I am writing to bring to light the Human Resources and Talent Development Committee of the Loudoun County School Board’s recently proposed changes to Professional Conduct Policy 7560. Specifically, the new policy states that the following will not be tolerated of Loudoun County Public School employees: Any comments or actions that are not in

alignment with the school division’s commitment to action-oriented equity practices, and which impact an individual’s ability to perform their job responsibilities or create a breach in the trust bestowed upon them as an employee of the school division. This includes on-campus and off-campus speech, social media posts, and any other telephonic or electronic communication.

The updated policy later states in a halfhearted nod to the First Amendment that speech may be infringed in order to “maintain efficiency of the school system,” “maintain public trust and confidence,” and “promote community peace and harmony.”

I am not aware of any statements in the First Amendment limiting speech that is not conducive to efficiency, peace, and harmony. A quick internet search identified the U.S. Supreme Court case Pickering v Board of Education. In this case a teacher was dismissed from their position due to publishing a letter in a local newspaper criticizing a Board of Education’s allocation of school funds. The stated grounds for dismissal were that the letter was “detrimental to the efficient operation and administration of the schools of the district.”

The majority opinion in that case held that the letter written by the teacher was protected speech because it dealt with matters of public concern and that the statements in the letter “concerned issues currently the subject of public attention” and “they were thus entitled to the same protection as if they had been made by a member of LETTERS continues on page 37

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LETTERS to the Editor continued from page 36 the general public.” Should any staff member be dismissed due to these new polices, LCPS would and should be subject to wrongful dismissal lawsuits.

Legal analysis aside, it is greatly troubling to me that a governmental entity would try to squelch the free flow of ideas that is the bedrock of our constitutional republic. The right to free speech and thus open and unrestricted debate was so important to the authors of our constitution they put it in the very first amendment. Who is in a better position to inform the general public of the impacts of LCPS policies on students and staff then the very staff who are charged with implementing those policies?

LCPS board members are elected members of our local government. Should they be allowed to silence critics of their policies and so deny voters the chance to fully judge their tenure on the board? Should they be allowed to dictate permissible speech by LCPS staff in the privacy of their own homes or in their private telephone or email conversations? Should they be allowed to deny our community the right to openly debate and discuss issues which impact our children’s lives?

I think not.

Thomas Cavallo, Leesburg

Denigrating History Editor: We must give thanks to the Democrat members of the Loudoun County School Board and Board of Supervisors for doing their best to help to re-elect President Trump.

While these Democrats have not campaigned for Mr. Trump, nor will they vote for him, they have, through their actions, raised the ire of many Loudoun County citizens who will likely vote for Trump over their own DemLETTERS continues on page 38

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Helping Our Children Remain Strong

BY NEIL MCNERNEY

I wish I had some good news this October. Since we are still in the midst of this distance learning, low socialization era, good news is hard to find. Since this whole time period is also new to us, we don’t have a frame of reference to guide them. We can’t say: “I remember when I was cooped up in my house for seven months.” This is uncharted territory for us and our kids.

The burden is real. Our children are dealing with a myriad of stressors. Many are worried about family income. They have heard stories of people being laid off, and they are probably worried whether they have mentioned it or not. For those children who are already at risk for depression, anxiety, attention deficit disorder etc., this time is especially difficult. Kids are lonely, worried, sad, and insecure.

But we can still help them. They look to us for answers, guidance, and leadership.

In this column, I will provide the best advice available to help our children cope.

Listen to them. Our children need to know that we understand what they are going through. As parents, we often find it hard to talk about the hard things in our children’s lives. We want to skip to the “look on the bright side” conversation.

We fear that if we focus on the negative, it will make things worse. But there is a very healing thing that happens when you spend time letting your child know that you understand how hard their life is. Try responses like: “This must be so hard,” “I know how lonely you feel,” “I know that school is so hard right now.”

Reassure them, but don’t reassure un-

til you have tried listening to them. Don’t jump too quickly to reassurance. Children 10 years old and up are probably worried about the family finances, and they could use some reassurance that you have this issue under control. If your job is safe, let them know. Obviously, if you are worried about finances, don’t share that worry.

Let them know that they are heroes. I know this sounds odd, but I think there is some truth to it. No generation of children has had to deal with such a unique challenge. I would estimate that we, as parents, were probably born between 1960 and 1985. There were no issues that occurred during our childhoods that could compare to this and how it is affecting almost every child on a day-to-day basis. Therefore, it is important to let them know how impressed you feel about how they are coping.

Take some stress off academic expectations. The amount of stress in my clients in dealing with school assignments is incredibly high, especially high school students. The amount of work seems much higher than previous, and teachers are often putting all tests and assignment due dates on Mondays. The AA BB schedule has made learning information even more difficult. Things are due either the next day, or almost a week from now. It’s OK for students to be more strategic this year.

Don’t expect excellence. I would suggest that you sit down with your student and work out what assignments can be skipped or finished partially. Yes, I know this advice might be heresy, especially with my teacher friends, but the mental health of our children is on the line. I would rather a

kid have a letter grade drop than risk their mental health. It is too high a price to pay.

Find some way to socialize. Children are social beings. They not only crave time with friends, they need it. It is important that we find some way for them to spend time with friends. Of course, I do not recommend violating any local/federal guidelines, but there are ways that kids can still be around their friends and be safe, especially on a nice afternoon.

Get in some physical activity. Yes, I know, this is the typical piece of advice given in every column: Eat right and exercise regularly. But even sedentary kids get a certain amount of exercise every day.

Even a little can have a big boost in mental health, especially if it gets the heart rate up.

Challenge your kids to run up the stairs 10 times in a row. Start up push up challenge in your house, or a sit up challenge. Increased heart rate, even for a little while, has been shown to release more endorphins and other positive brain chemicals.

I hope these ideas will ease some of the pain associated with this October. Feel free to reach out if you have any other questions or suggestions. 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.

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LETTERS to the Editor continued from page 37 ocrat candidate, Joe Biden.

While the School Board’s Democrats have irked many citizens by erasing Christopher Columbus from history, and from our students’ brains, by abolishing Columbus Day, Trump has gained voters by establishing the 1776 Commission, which is designed to encourage educators “to teach our children about the miracle of American history.”

While the School Board’s Democrats have ticked off many citizens by spending 420,000 tax dollars to indoctrinate our students with divisive, anti-American propaganda via their “Critical Race Theory” training, Trump has gained voters by banning similar training for federal government employees and contractors.

While the Democrat supervisors have infuriated many citizens by continuing their quest, using tax dollars, to eradicate historical American statues, buildings, signs, markers, monuments, and school names, Trump has gained voters by signing an order to protect American monuments, memorials, and statues under his Federal jurisdiction.

As we give thanks to these Democrat members of the Loudoun County School Board and Board of Supervisors for doing their best to help to re-elect Trump, we should also let them know that we hope they will also start trying to do their best to promote and preserve, not erase or denigrate, our American history.

Mike Panchura, Sterling

St. Louis continued from page 1 cause the company was developing it byright, meaning the Board of Supervisors could have never voted to approve or deny the project.

“They didn’t have to even consider this,” Randall said. “They could have said ‘absolutely not.’”

Randall said talks with Mojax representatives have been ongoing for a year. In that time, several residents raised concerns that the subdivision would diminish the historically Black village’s water supply and that it would endanger an onsite slave graveyard.

Mojax was set to drill a total of 27 wells on the property, and had already drilled 16 of them. A Mojax representative in May said most of those wells are less than 300 feet deep and produce anywhere from 8 to 50 gallons of water every minute.

Job Woodill, the president of the Friends of St. Louis civic organization who lives across Snake Hill Road from the Mojax

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Suggestions for Keeping Your Halloween Safe in 2020 “A costume mask (such as for Halloween) is not a substitute for a cloth mask. A costume mask should not be used unless it is made of two or more layers of breathable fabric that covers the mouth and nose and doesn’t leave gaps around the face.” This is the guidance issued by the Centers for Disease Control related to trick-or-treating safety this year. The CDC goes on to label traditional door-to-door trick-or-treating as a “higher risk” activity for potential transmission of COVID-19.

How are parents responding to this guidance? Here in Loudoun, unsurprisingly, there are mixed reactions. Some parents say, “Let the kids have Halloween! They’ve lost so much in this pandemic … let them enjoy a night out having fun!” Others feel the risks outweigh the rewards and say, “Safety first. Halloween is an annual holiday—the kids can celebrate it next year!”

I scoured social media for what I think are some of the best ideas for how we can all celebrate All Hallows Eve in a safe, but fun, way.

If you do want to participate in trickor-treating, here are ways to keep it socially distanced: 1. Clothesline – Put candy in plastic bags and hang the bags on a line of string using clothespins. Hang it low enough so small children can pull off a bag themselves.

2. Easter eggs – Fill plastic Easter eggs with candy. Spread the eggs around

your lawn and let each child pick up an egg.

3. A table – Decorate a table for Halloween and put baggies of candy out on the table in front of your door or at the end of the driveway. Let the children self-serve.

4. Sticks – Tape small Hershey bars to tongue depressors or even actual tree branches. Line your yard with them.

5. Long pipe – If you live in an apartment building or other smaller space, find some long cardboard or PVC tubes. Tape them together until they are at least six feet long. Dispense candy down the tube directly into the Trick-or-Treater’s sack.

To stay safe as you admire the children’s costumes, remember to stay at least six feet away from them and, for extra protection, wear a cloth mask yourself. Also, remember to pull in any leftover candy after lights-out or you may wake to find a black bear or other nocturnal friend munching on the forgotten treats.

If you are skipping trick-or-treating this year, here are some fun alternatives: 1. Costume parade – Organize a neighborhood costume parade where kids can show off their costumes while marching 6’ apart outside.

2. Pumpkin carving competition – There are elaborate designs available on social media using drills and other power tools. Adult supervision is

obviously required for any carving so consider recruiting neighbors to serve as competition judges. Candy goes to the winner!

3. Halloween piñata – Fill a pinata with Halloween candy and have your children knock it open blindfolded.

4. Eat candy and watch scary movies – Buy a variety of candy and put it in pillowcases for your children. Show them age-appropriate scary movies while you munch on the treats.

5. Scavenger hunt – Put together a list of Halloween decorations and other Autumn items (scarecrows, hay bales, etc.) commonly found in yards. Drive through neighborhoods and have your kids look for the items. Finish the hunt by having your children spot bowls of candy you left out for them as a surprise back at home.

Halloween is about dressing up and having fun (and candy!) Whether you opt to have your lights on or off this Halloween, you can still enjoy the evening (and candy!) while keeping yourselves and your neighbors safe. Happy Halloween! n

property, said most of the village’s 90 properties get their water through the use of 50to 100-foot-deep wells and were worried their water supplies could dry up if Mojax’s wells were put to use.

But once the county’s purchase goes through, the county plans to execute easements and engineering to allow the Mt. Zion Church and other area properties to gain access to those 16 wells, Randall said.

“That is fantastic,” she said, emphasizing that it was a major goal of hers to provide surrounding properties with access to those wells.

It may not be an easy promise to keep and may require the development of a broader community water system.

Barbour said, “there is no plan to use the wells at this time.” “[A]ny use of the wells remains unknown at this point,” he said. “The county could find a way to use them in the future.

It is also possible that Loudoun Water could be involved.”

In general, it’s unclear whether county policies allow for adjacent properties to connect to offsite wells. The Mojax parcels

are located in the Countryside Residential-1 and -2 Zoning Districts. The county Zoning Ordinance establishes requirements for lots using onsite well systems in those Zoning Districts but does not specify any guidelines for lots connecting to offsite wells.

A sliver of one of the properties is also located in the Rural Commercial Zoning District. There are no guidelines for lots hooking up to offsite wells in that portion of the county Zoning Ordinance, either.

As for the graves of enslaved people on the property, Randall said those would be protected forever by the conservation easement the county intends to set up.

Hobie Mitchel, an area developer who has been helping Mojax owner Jack Andrews on the St. Louis project since its beginning in early 2019, said Andrews has historically placed more property into conservation easement than anyone else in Loudoun, other than JK Moving Founder and CEO Chuck Kuhn.

“It’s nothing new to him,” Mitchel said.

Woodill said the community is “happy in a reserved sort of way” as it waits for the purchase to be set in writing.

“If this will be the outcome, then we’ll be quite happy,” he said. “We’re optimistic that the county and Phyllis [Randall] will move forward with this.”

It’s not common for the county to purchase land to protect it from by-right development.

“This is the exception, not the rule,” Randall said. “This is not something that I want to do often.”

Randall said that for the county to do elsewhere what it’s doing in St. Louis, there must be “really specific circumstances” present. In the case of St. Louis, Randall said those are the county’s obligation to care for a community it has neglected over the decades.

She emphasized that there will be times when other communities want the county to do what it has in St. Louis, but that it won’t always happen that way.

“We have to take each individual application situation and look at them individually,” she said. “There will never be a blanket response.” n

BY CHRIS CROLL

Chris Croll is a writer, community activist and former member of the Loudoun County School Board (Catoctin District). She lives in Leesburg with her husband and two children.

OCTOBER 15, 2020

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Preservation continued from page 1 has been quietly buying land in the Waterford and Lovettsville areas in recent months with plans to place everything under easement. And for the real estate agents who brokered the deals, Kuhn’s latest buys are an example to longtime Loudoun landowners that selling for development isn’t the only way to get a return on their investment.

The Sisters When Bronwen Souders and her husband John moved to Waterford in 1972, their closest neighbors were the mysterious Brown sisters: Mary, Katherine, Hannah and Violet.

Souders remembers walking through the big iron gate at the sisters’ impressive manor house for the first time to bring her new neighbors a loaf of bread, greeted by statues and a three-legged dog.

“They were lovely. They were extremely private,” Souders said. “They loved animals. Any dog or cat they could find, they adopted.”

As a longtime neighbor and historian for the Waterford Foundation, Souders has made a passion project of documenting the sisters’ fascinating family history, which goes back more than 200 years in Waterford. The sisters’ grandmother, Josephine Cassaday Fry Gross, was descended from the Irish immigrant Joseph McGeath, who bought the original 600 acres known as Oakland Farm in 1760.

Josephine’s daughter, Lily, married a New Englander named George Brown, and the wealthy couple and their five children divided their time between Philadelphia, extensive family properties in Florida and the family seat in Waterford.

“The house in Waterford was always the constant,” Souders said.

Lily Brown updated her family’s fieldstone farm in the 1890s to keep up with friends’ Gilded Age homes—and the manor known as Browns’ Castle was born.

According to Souders, Lily and George’s only son, Charles (known as Tom), had strained relations with his parents and renounced his rights to his mother’s properties in 1923. The Loudoun property went to the sisters—none of whom married, in part because of their mother’s preoccupation with finding wealthy suitors. Souders remembers a conversation with Violet who said, “Mama kept trying to fix us up with rich old men, and we didn’t like them.”

In the early ’70s, the sisters were dividing their time between Philadelphia and Waterford. But by 1976 all four had moved to the farm full-time, and all four lived into their 90s. When Hannah Brown, the last surviving sister, died in 2009, she left

Contributed Family Photo

Hannah and Violet Brown pose in front of their Oakland Farm manor house in Waterford in the 1930s.

the farm to the Catholic Diocese of Arlington. Souders said that based on conversations with the sisters, there was an understanding that the property wouldn’t be developed. But when the Diocese put the estate on the market earlier this year, there were rumblings of plans to do just that.

‘A Living Museum’ Chuck Kuhn, the multi-millionaire founder of Sterling-based JK Moving, is known both for lucrative commercial real estate deals in eastern Loudoun and protecting thousands of acres in the rural west. Kuhn and his wife, Stacy, live on a 1,400-acre farm near Purcellville, and the couple made headlines with a huge conservation purchase near Lucketts earlier this year. Lately they’ve turned their focus to Waterford and Lovettsville.

“We had a family goal to put 10,000 acres of western Loudoun land into conservation easement,” Kuhn said. “We’re really just working through that plan and working to accomplish and hopefully exceed that goal.”

Kuhn said he’s had an eye on the Brown Farm for years, but talks with the Diocese made little progress until recently. Kuhn now has the Brown Farm, listed at just over $8 million, under contract in a study period.

“Our goal with that property is to get it into conservation easement and protect the open space. We do have a number of hurdles we need to get through to get that accomplished,” he said. “It’s exciting for us. It’s such a beautiful property.”

Kuhn bought Rogue’s Hollow Farm on Old Waterford Road three years ago and last week placed another 130-acre tract at the intersection of Stumptown and Loyalty Roads outside of Waterford into easement. He recently put a contract on a 50acre farm on Clover Hill Road just outside of the historic village, a property that had also seen developer interest.

“If you look at the beauty of that farm and how it lies outside of Waterford, in my opinion it would have been a crime to have 17 tract homes built on the property,” Kuhn said. “That was one we thought was

important to purchase.”

There are significant federal and state tax benefits to putting properties under conservation easement. But Kuhn said for someone in his position, that’s a perk rather than a driving force.

“It’s a great secondary incentive. ...We certainly enjoy the tax benefits. But if it was only about financial gain, we would develop the ground,” Kuhn said. “If you truly are concerned with protecting the open space, which we are, you realize that we’re in a living museum.”

Kuhn has become a hero for some preservationists but acknowledges that one person can’t save rural Loudoun single-handedly.

“There have been a lot of people that have come before me who’ve done some fantastic conservation easement work. ...

I don’t want to by any means act like I’m the only one doing it or the first one doing it,” Kuhn said. “My family will be able to have a positive effect on some percentage of Fauquier and Loudoun County. We certainly can’t do it all, and there are other people who are continuing to do it, thankfully. The more people that get involved in protecting open space, the better off we’re all going to be.”

And as the county looks at public programs like transfer and purchase of development rights, Kuhn said the local board of supervisors should look out for “unintended consequences on conservation easements.” He’s part of a group easement holders that has volunteered to work with the supervisors to make sure any public plan “truly protects western Loudoun without jeopardizing the conservation easement program that’s in place today.”

can be very attractive. ... Developers aren’t always going to beat a price at the end of the day.”

Marconi has a longstanding business relationship with the Kuhn family and has brokered numerous conservation sales in western Loudoun, including the Brown Farm contract. She says landowners can— and routinely do—get fair market value by selling to easement buyers. And while Kuhn is a big name, there are others doing the same, including some who focus on smaller rural properties, she added. In the case of the Clover Hill farm, owned by beloved Loudoun farmer Sam Hutchison until his death in 2017, Marconi wanted to make sure his sons got a fair price for the farm. In the end, a conservation contract with Kuhn won out.

“They didn’t want to see it developed, but on the other hand, they have a right to maximize their inheritance,” Marconi said. “We had families that looked at it. We had winery folks that looked at it. We had developers and we had other conservation buyers. By putting it out on the market, when they took the offer they took, the family knew that the market spoke as to what the value of the farm was.”

“There’s a misconception that if you hang onto a property for a long time that a developer will pay the highest price. That’s not necessarily the case,” said Colleen McGovern Gustavson, also with Hunt Country.

Gustavson and her partner Eryn Appell recently represented the sellers of Aldon Farm, a 130-acre tract of raw farmland along the Potomac River near Lovettsville, in another easement sale to Kuhn. Gustavson said that after the family’s attempts to sell the property through a commercial real estate firm stalled, she convinced the owners to take another approach and look for an easement buyer. Kuhn closed on that property for $2.16 million last month.

Gustavson, a lifelong Loudouner, said the process of educating landowners about the opportunities in easement sales is key.

“Being a Loudoun native, I want to see as much open space as possible. ... I love seeing it put into easement. It’s the most powerful tool,” she said. “It’s a win-win for whoever puts it in the conservation easement.”

The Brokers

‘They Loved Every Inch of That Place’

Janeen Marconi and Christy Hertel with Hunt Country Sotheby’s International Realty have a reputation for work conservation buyers. And their message to landowners is that selling to developers doesn’t always mean the biggest return on their investment.

“People don’t always understand the nuances of bringing in a conservation buyer,” Hertel said. “For the seller, often it

In Waterford, Souders and her neighbors are crossing their fingers that the Brown Farm sale moves forward as planned.

“We couldn’t have asked for anything better if it goes through,” she said. “Mainly because it’s what the Brown sisters wanted. They would have been horrified at the thought of 84 houses. ... They loved every inch of that place.” n

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