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Members of the Loudoun Education Association, including Joey Mathews and Jose Marantes, knocked on doors Sunday to rally support for more school funding. Their pleas were heeded by the Board of Supervisors in a straw vote Monday.

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cannot remain silent, condone or excuse his past conduct,” said Plowman, a Republican who is friends with King. In Monday’s email to the other members of the Board of Supervisors, Williams noted that, although he would step down from the vice chairman post, he planned to serve out the remainder of his term, which ends this year. “I still have much to do in the next 8 months, and I would like to see that through,” he wrote. The supervisors decide among themselves each January who will serve as vice chairman. It was not immediately clear who would be picked Continued on Page 13

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oudoun Supervisor Shawn M. Williams has resigned as vice chairman of the county board. Williams (R-Broad Run) emailed his eight colleagues Monday, informing them of his decision, which comes in the wake of recent scrutiny of his past. The supervisor was seeking the GOP nomination for county chairman, a job that’s opening as incumbent Scott K. York (R-At Large) is not running for re-election.

domestic violence from Loudoun Commonwealth’s Attorney James Plowman on Saturday and further rumblings that Williams should step down, though the supervisor said after a county budget meeting Monday night that the calls for his resignation actually had been few. In his statement this past weekend, Plowman said his office has focused on assisting domesticviolence victims, holding offenders accountable, creating a meaningful deterrent and seeking justice for all involved in the criminal process. “While I acknowledge Supervisor Williams has capably and effectively served the citizens of the Broad Run community during his term, I

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But Williams dropped out of the Republican contest with Leesburg lawyer Charles King on Feb. 23 after admitting to a history of drunken-driving and domestic disputes. Some said the corporate lawyer and Marine veteran should resign his supervisor job because of those past incidents. Then came a report last week that Williams was arrested in Ocean City, MD, nine years ago in connection with an attack on his then-girlfriend. He was charged with one count of first-degree assault and one count of second-degree assault, but both charges were dismissed. That news prompted a statement about

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t seems all of those blue T-shirts and “Fully Fund Our Schools” politicalcampaign-style signs weren’t employed in vain. A final vote isn’t expected until April 1, but Loudoun County supervisors agreed Monday night on a real estate tax rate and local education funding for the next fiscal year, as well as on a priority list for capital projects. In a straw vote, the Board of Supervisors decided, 6-3, to set the tax rate at $1.135 per $100 of assessed value and to provide enough local revenue in FY16 to entirely fund the School Board’s adopted $982.1 million operating budget, which should delight education supporters who wore those

T-shirts and held those signs. The supervisors’ moves, if formally approved next month, would mean giving the school system the exact amount of local funding it requested, an accomplishment that hasn’t happened in more than a decade, while holding the line on real estate taxes. The current tax rate is $1.155 per $100 of valuation. Land values have risen in Loudoun and the proposed $1.135 tax rate is expected to result in little or no increase in property owners tax bills, on average. Being able to enact a so-called “equalized” rate and fully fund the schools amounts to a “Holy Grail” of sorts in local government, said Supervisor Shawn M. Williams (R-Broad Run). “I’m very, very excited about

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mother of two and dedicated runner crowded around a memorial bench installed in her honor near the Broadlands intersection. After establishing the Run For Jaime Foundation following Rowley’s death, the greater Ashburn community rallied to support her family, raising more than $115,000 for an education fund for her two children and $4,000

for the memorial bench. Wegmans donated roses for each supporter to place on Rowley’s bench during last Thursday’s ceremony. An inscription on the bench reads: “Jaime Ann Rowley Memorial Bench…Placed here with love from your family, friends, and the running community… Run with your heart, not with your legs.” n

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esidents packed the Town Hall last week to show their support for the creation of a Leesburg Diversity Commission, and Town Council granted their wish in a

5-1-1 vote. “I am so encouraged by what I see

from Tuscarora High School, including Student Council President Milan Ball. “I’m here to spread diversity and support the diversity commission. This will help represent us as a community within a community,” she said. “I want others to feel just as at home as I do.” More than 40 others spoke in support of the commission, which will be charged

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n arguing against the creation of a Leesburg Diversity Commission last week, Councilman Thomas S. Dunn said the concerns should be left to God, not government, to address. His comments have gotten national attention and spurred criticism locally.

Because of a work commitment, Dunn participated in the council’s March 10 meeting by telephone. Before announcing he would abstain from voting on the proposal to form a town Diversity Commission, Dunn made the following statement. He began by addressing a comment by Philip Thompson, the president of the Loudoun County NAACP, who said that without government action to fight racism, he would still be “in

the fields picking cotton.” “Shame on you, Mr. Thompson, for throwing slavery into this discussion,” Dunn said. “There are people who feel that government, I guess, is supposed to be the answer to everything. I don’t believe government freed our slaves that we had in this country. That was an evil that this country had. It was the hand of God touching the hearts of man that Continued on Page 19

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tonight,” Councilman Marty Martinez told speakers March 10. “You elected us because you believe we would be doing the right thing. When the community comes and asks you to take notice and do something, we have the power to do something about it. I’m invested in this and will fully support it.” Martinez, the only minority on the council, said he was impressed with the youth presence, which included several students

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early 100 people gathered in Broadlands last Thursday evening to honor the life of Jaime Rowley, who was struck by a car and killed exactly one year earlier while jogging near Claiborne Parkway and Waxpool Road. Friends and family of the 31-year-old

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current C.S. Monroe Technology Center into the county’s alternative school, now housed at Douglass School in Leesburg. It also would eliminate from the six-year capital spending plan $39 million to extend Crosstrail Boulevard. School Board members had given their blessing to putting off the Monroe work, and some supervisors figured they didn’t need to budget for the Crosstrail project any longer now that a developer agreed to do that construction in exchange for the right to build a mixed-use community outside Leesburg called Tuscarora Crossing. “The reason I supported that development was to get this road built,” Williams said. Reid and Higgins, however, said that it was prudent to keep the project in the capital plan despite the private pledge to finish it. They pushed proposals to maintain the Crosstrail funding, but each of their ideas went down in defeat. Reid suggested delaying the Monroe work until at least FY21 instead of targeting Crosstrail. But York quickly shot back that that would put a road project at a higher priority than the needs of children, as the move from Douglass to Monroe would allow the alternative program to essentially double the number of students it serves, from more than 200 to 500. Reid then said that his goal wasn’t “depriving children” but safeguarding a road project that would help Leesburg and its immediate surroundings. “The Leesburg area is also important, too,” said the supervisor, who has expressed worry about whether the private construction of Crosstrail would happen anytime soon. n

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A 37-year-old Sterling man was arrested Sunday night after crashing into a mailbox and eluding deputies. According to the Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office, deputies were called to Sterling Park around 9:30 p.m. March 15 for a report of someone hitting a mailbox on Williamsburg Road and then driving away. The suspect was located and a traffic stop was initiated. Deputies pursued the vehicle until the driver stopped near the intersection of South Dickenson Avenue and East Dickenson Avenue. The driver, Danis J. Alfaro, was charged with DUI, misdemeanor hit and run, and eluding

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Loudoun County Sheriff ’s Office on Saturday evening responded to two reports of a man entering Sterling homes. The first case occurred just after 6:45 p.m. on Bramble Court, where the resident returned home to find someone had entered the home and eaten some food. While the deputy was on the scene, a second call reported a man who walked through an unlocked door in a Leatherleaf Court home nearby. In that case, the man asked the residents if they knew where someone was and then asked the female resident for a kiss before leaving. The male resident chased the man down the street to Trumpet Circle before losing sight of him. The subject was described as a six-foot-tall black male in his 20s. He was thin and was wearing a black coat, pants and black socks with no shoes. The area was searched but the subject was not located.

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oudoun County supervisors want to know if state law could be changed to accommodate Sheriff Mike Chapman’s request that his deputies be given more flexibility in how to charge drivers in minor car crashes. The Board of Supervisors voted 8-0-1 on March 11 to request that county staff gather more information on the issue so it could be discussed further at the governing body’s meeting Wednesday. Supervisor Kenneth D. Reid (R-Leesburg) was absent from a public hearing on the matter. Chapman has said his deputies frequently have to charge motorists with reckless driving in fender-bender cases because other, more specific, violations are harder to prove. Reckless driving, however, is a Class 1 misdemeanor that carries a penalty of up to a $2,500 fine and a year in jail. That’s a mighty rough potential punishment for a fender-bender. So the sheriff asked supervisors to add offenses to the county code that carry less severe consequences and that violators could resolve by pre-paying a fine as can be done with speeding tickets. Two potential local charges would be failure to give full time and attention to driving and failing to keep a vehicle under control. Commonwealth’s Attorney Jim Plowman, though, doesn’t agree with Chapman. He asserts that there already are plenty of charges in state law that deputies can use when investigating a crash. And he points out that, in other localities, when motorists violate local ordinances such as Chapman recommends they don’t receive any demerit points from the state Department of Motor Vehicles as one does for reckless driving and other state offenses. That makes it hard for law-enforcement agencies to track bad drivers, Plowman said. County Attorney Leo Rogers recommended last week that supervisors seek a legislative solution, perhaps one that would allow deputies to charge motorists with “improper driving” rather than reckless driving. Right now in Virginia, improper driving can be used only by judges who reduce the charge in a recklessdriving case. Rogers also indicated that he was concerned that Plowman and Chapman were divided on the issue. In addition, some supervisors suggested asking for an attorney general’s opinion on the matter. But Rogers noted that if the finding was that local traffic charges were incorrect, then Loudoun ran the risk of angering other jurisdictions that have been utilizing them for years. That possibility struck a chord with Supervisor Eugene A. Delgaudio (R-Sterling), who pointed out a potential result of the county causing a stir with its neighbors. “Payback is a ‘B,’” Delgaudio said, the “B” being his way of editing a phrase not necessarily appropriate for a government meeting. Only two people spoke at March 11’s public hearing on the issue, and both of them supported Chapman’s quest for more options in car-crash cases. Law-enforcement officers are hamstrung without having a “reasonable range” of charges at their disposal, said Patrick Stethem, one of those two speakers. “It’s not a common-sense approach,” he said.

SPEAKERS PRAISE AGERESTRICTED PROJECT, BUT SUPERVISORS UNLIKELY TO OK IT The show of support was so well assembled that the Loudoun County Board of Supervisors vice chairman made a point of noting it March 11. “Such a great cross-section…You had a priest here,” said Shawn M. Williams (R-Broad Run). “It was amazing.” However, as Williams’ colleague, Supervisor Eugene A. Delgaudio (R-Sterling), said, the applicant may need not only a priest but also a miracle to get it approved. The Pulte Group wants to rezone about 106 acres to build up to 177 age-restricted, single-family homes west of Goose Creek and between the Dulles Greenway and Sycolin Road. But supervisors said they’re concerned about the plan for the Wildwood Farms community because the number of houses would be more than 17 times the number (10) that Loudoun land-use policy suggests be on the parcel under consideration. They voted 8-0-1, with Supervisor Kenneth D. Reid (R-Leesburg) absent, to forward discussion of the matter to their meeting April 1. However, it’s unlikely that the application will be approved then. An earlier motion to send it to committee, where it could have been changed to make it more palatable to the full board, failed. And County Chairman Scott K. York (R-At Large) seemed to sum up the general feeling among supervisors when he said the proposal was “dead on arrival.” Or, as Supervisor Janet S. Clarke (R-Blue Ridge) said, “It’s just…the wrong thing for the wrong place.” Those comments stood in contrast to those of Pulte attorney Andrew Painter and 14 of 22 public hearing speakers. They called the project one that would preserve open space, not burden the county school system with students (it would be for residents aged 55 and older) and allow older residents to downsize yet stay in Loudoun where they could be near children and grandchildren while spending “millions” at area businesses. The Rev. Richard M. Guest, pastor of St. Theresa Catholic Church in Ashburn, also said it would mean members wouldn’t have to leave the parish because they were making a home elsewhere in their elder years. And real estate agent James Kerr said that smaller homes for empty-nesters are scarce in Loudoun County. “The first-floor master [bedroom] is such in demand now,” he said of one style that’s popular with older customers. The sentiments of those who opposed the project, however, seemed to resonate more with supervisors. But Supervisor Matthew F. Letourneau (R-Dulles) also assured the supporters that there are other places in the county where seniors will be able to find new housing. “There are multiple other applications coming forward with this type of product,” he said.

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freed those slaves, and it’s the same hand of God touching the hearts of man that will bring unity within diversity. It’s not government.” “If you think the people in this room are going to be able to make a change in any shortfalls that we have and how we handle different cultures and races, No. 1 that’s holding yourself up too high. That has to come from God. That healing comes from God,” he continued. “Jesus said ‘I give you one commandment, and that is to love one another.’ He could have said, ‘Go out and create a diversity commission,’ but he didn’t. He said ‘you go out and love one another.’ Not rely on government to do that. If government was the best answer, he could have said that. I don’t know why folks feel that race or multiculturalism is something causing the stumble in their ability to access the services government is already providing. I don’t know why folks feel government has to give their race legitimacy. I don’t believe that.” Dunn instead recommended the creation of a diversity advisory board by Leesburg Town Manager Kaj Dentler. “It’s basic constitutional law,” Thompson also said in his comments. “That’s why we’re able to stand up here and vote. This is a form of

something government should do. All I can say now is it’s just time.” In a slide presentation, Dunn emphasized he wasn’t opposed to diversity, and highlighted several personal experiences designed to illustrate his understanding of the issue. Examples included that he was involved in an interracial relationship prior to marriage; that he had a Hispanic stepfather, brother-in-law and niece and nephew; that he worked for minority bosses and with minority employees; that he lives in a diverse neighborhood; and one of his closest friends in the military was a black man who was in Dunn’s wedding party. “You all can see this person’s qualifications and whether this person, you feel, has enough of a diverse background to have an understanding of the minority community and what they deal with,” Dunn said. “The person I’m talking about that’s in front of you, you’re listening to on the phone. That’s me.” In the end, Dunn didn’t vote against the proposal, but abstained. The motion to create the commission passed on a 5-5-1 vote. In the aftermath, media publishing Dunn’s comments included the Reading Eagle (Pennsylvania), the National Post (Canada), the Washington Post, The Raw Story (Washington, D.C.), TheBlaze, and the Blue Nation Review. n

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opportunity we shouldn’t miss,” she said. Councilwoman Katie Sheldon Hammler said she was looking forward to the increased customer service to all cultures and the added efficiency of the town government as a result of the commission’s work. The sole dissenting vote was Councilwoman Suzanne Fox, who along with her husband and Loudoun School Board member Bill Fox, had previously presented an alternative to the Diversity Commission. She raised concerns that a government-approved commission would open the town to increased liability and would limit the scope of what the group may actually accomplish. She advocated that a community group, not formally affiliated with the government, take on the issue. Councilman Tom Dunn, who participated in the meeting by telephone because of a work commitment, abstained from the vote after sharing his concerns about the commission. He said he doesn’t know why “folks feel that government has to give their race legitimacy.” He also suggested an alternate plan, to direct Town Manager Kaj Dentler to establish an advisory board. Mayor Kristen Umstattd said she was touched by the personal stories shared by the speakers. She said the commission would be valuable in helping the Town Council better understand the challenges residents face. “It offers us a chance to have an entirely transparent forum for people to come to and let us know what problems they are encountering,” she said. Dentler said the town will do advertising for those interested in getting involved with the commission, and each council member will recommend one citizen to become a member of the panel. He said the appointment of members is currently scheduled for a May 12 meeting and the commission will likely begin operations July 1. n

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Peter Rush, a 30-year Leesburg resident, said a critical duty of government is giving citizens a voice, and this commission will help that process. “This may have been originally driven by the workforce, and the value of having a commission will help that balance but go well beyond that. Minorities can finally feel that they have a channel that their concerns and voices could be heard,” he said. There were a few petitioners who spoke against the proposal, citing concerns about liability and cost. Members of the commission will be paid $1,200 annually and the chair will receive $1,350. Total cost of the commission per year is $8,550. “This is not a good use of our money,” Leesburg resident Will Estrada said. “I’m also concerned about private lawsuits, and I’m concerned this isn’t the proper scope of government. Their purpose is to keep us safe and keep our roads strong, and all of us should fight for diversity.” Philip Thompson, Loudoun County president of the NAACP, specifically outlined the role government should play and has played in diversity. “A previous petitioner said that government only has limited areas and one isn’t dealing with discrimination and diversity. Without government, I’m still in the fields picking cotton,” he said. “It’s basic constitutional law. That’s why we’re able to stand up here and vote. This is a form of something government should do. All I can say now is it’s just time.” “I think it’s a great idea,” Councilman Dave Butler said. “I don’t see it as an extension of government. It’s a way to bring people together.” Butler said the seven-member commission would serve to help young people. “I don’t want my son to learn that differences are greater than similarities. It’s for that generation that I think this will be very successful,” he said. Councilwoman Kelly Burk said the commission was “long overdue” and said she was enthusiastically supporting the panel. “This is an

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with leading public outreach, improving communications and ensuring that all minorities are aware of job opportunities available in the town government. It will not have the power to investigate, examine or analyze hiring practices by town staff, which was one of the initial recommendations by residents who requested the creation of the commission. “This is a chance for Leesburg to be a shining light and a leader in Loudoun County. Everyone stand up who supports the commission,” said Tamar Datan, Unitarian Universalist Church of Loudoun president. As most in the room stood, “That’s what I thought. It’s long overdue,” Datan said. Longtime Leesburg resident Herman Llewellyn, originally from Jamaica, said the commission would be useful for those who are looking to start a business. He said six years ago he wanted to start a business and quickly realized it was a “tremendous” effort for someone who hadn’t started one before. “There were resources available but lim-

ited,” Llewellyn said. “If there was an entity that I could go to for assistance I feel like my efforts would have been a lot easier today.” Relmar Waddell, member of the George Mason Enterprise Center in Leesburg, also said the commission would be a “good thing to have originate and be managed through council.” Speaking in support of the outreach the commission would create, Tuscarora High School senior and future Cornell student Laura Vasquez-Polumnus said connections could be established among young minority residents through communication. She noted Tuscarora has a diversity program that encourages students to work with elementary school kids. “I want the town of Leesburg to take the next step,” she said. Deion Gale told the council the panel would be a good tool for the youth. He said he’s been “bragging” about living in Leesburg ever since he retired, and wants his 11 grandchildren to be in a community where “great things happen.” “If something sounds extravagant, jump out and do it. We want the very best for them, that’s all it is,” Gale said.

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t doesn’t appear that the 31 students who voluntarily transferred to Hillsboro Elementary this year will get any immediate assurance that they can stay at the school next year. The students requested to attend Hillsboro Elementary instead of their assigned school with the hope that they could be grandfathered in if the school is converted into a public charter school. Virginia law requires charter schools to hold an open enrollment lottery, but allows students who attended the school the year before any charter conversion to remain at the school. If the Loudoun County School Board approves the application for Hillsboro Charter Academy, it would not open until fall of 2016, following the recommendation of the board’s charter committee to not rush the process. That course could leave more than one-third of the students at the small rural elementary school in limbo. Some of them will be sent back to their assigned schools for the 2015-16 school year with no promises they’ll get to attend Hills-

boro Charter Academy in 2016, unless two teachers are added to the roster to accommodate those students. The school has two multi-grade classes that would be thrown off by a large rising second-grade class. But school policy only allows students to attend a school outside of their home school if there is space and it does not require additional costs. School Board Vice Chairwoman Jill Turgeon (Blue Ridge) and Jeff Morse (Dulles), who are both on the board’s charter committee, broached the subject of adding staff at Hillsboro for next year with their board colleagues during last Tuesday’s meeting. Turgeon said she wanted board feedback about setting aside money for additional teaching positions to allow the 31 Ashburn Today/File Photo students to stay put next school year. “If those staffing accommodations cannot be From left, front row:Alex McClellan, Sean Harris and Shaun Radford perform in the halftime show of made this coming fall, they are going to be Hillsboro Elementary School’s annual Pumpkin Bowl.The school enrolls 76 students, 31 of whom have losing a significant number of their special transferred from other school attendance zones. permission students and those students school. “We get a lot of requests for this, to be enforced fairly. would not be permitted to be grandfathered “They would have to return to their some are kids of school employees.” in when the charter opens.” home schools based on our current policy,” Jennifer Bergel (Catoctin) suggested an Chairman Eric Hornberger (Ashburn), he said, and, he added, there are many stu- interim policy that would meet the needs who helped craft the special permission students who would love a guarantee that they of the Hillsboro school community without dent transfer policy, said the guideline needs could stay at a school other than their home Continued on Next Page

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Barbara P. Nichols is retiring in June as Loudoun County public school system’s director of Middle School Education. Nichols has led the Middle School Education Department for 10 years. Before she came

to Loudoun County Public Schools, she served as a teacher at Clarke County High School; as an adjunct faculty member at Lord Fairfax Community College; as a teacher

at Warren County High School; as a teacher/ coordinator at Dowell J. Howard VocationalTechnical Center in Winchester; as an assistant principal at Warren County High School; and as supervisor of secondary education for Warren County Public Schools. In Loudoun, she first worked as a teacher-mentor specialist and was promoted to director of secondary education in 2004 and, a year later, to director of middle school education. “Don’t go,” School Board member Thomas E. Reed (At Large) jokingly told

Nichols during the board’s March 10 meeting. He commended her for overseeing instruction for thousands of students at a difficult age. “Teachers will tell you there’s elementary, there’s high school, and then there’s combat.… Thank you for your years of service.” Nichols’ departure is among several others in school administration that followed the retirement of Superintendent Edgar B. Hatrick. He left last June after leading the school system Continued on Next Page

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presentation from 10:30 a.m. to noon, and student networking is scheduled from noon to 1 p.m. for 23 years. “Our military service academies The school system is accepting applicaeducate and train the future leaders of tions for the director of Middle School Educathe greatest fighting force in the world,” tion position. Go to www.lcps.org/page/1116 Rep. Barbara Comstock (R-VA-10) for more information. said in announcing the event. “I look forward to meeting the young men and women from the 10th Congressional WOODGROVE TAKES District who have an interest not only serving their country but enriching STATE SCHOLASTIC themselves with an education that will BOWL TITLE turn them into future leaders of our The Woodgrove High School great country.” Academic Team won the Virginia High For more information, contact School League 4A State Scholastic Bowl Mary Ann Cannon at 703-404-6903 or Feb. 28 with 800 points. maryann.cannon@mail.house.gov. Loudoun County High School was . runner-up with 795 points. Woodgrove’s team is coached by Bob Kane and Louise Spicer and includes: Nazneet Anwari, SPARTAN SPECTACULAR Taylor Chatfield, Logan Czarnecki, Michael Dragon, Ammon Frederick RETURNS SATURDAY Harteis, Saajid Hasan, Sierra Raney, Broad Run High School Band Barbara Regan, Michael White and Josef Boosters Association, in conjunction Zimmerman. with the Atlantic Indoor Association,

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impacting transfers countywide. Morse also favored that option, saying Hillsboro’s status is unlike any other in Loudoun and should be treated as such. “Because they wanted to move forward with this charter in August and we pushed it out a year, that has affected the flow of families into that school community,” he said. “I think we’re setting them up to fail if we send home those families who we allowed to come in.” He also stressed that there is no guarantee that the charter school will be approved, and if it’s not, then Hillsboro Elementary can continue operating as any other Loudoun public school. Hornberger did not appear to be won over. He said any discussion about adding staff to accommodate extra students at the school next year should wait until the board approves the charter application. “Until the status of the school should change I don’t think the board should entertain this question.” Hillsboro parents and teachers started work on a charter application two years ago after School Board members, including Morse

and Hornberger, threatened to consider closing the school if efforts were not made to boost enrollment. Rebecca Fuller, a Hillsboro parent and a lead charter applicant, said she would encourage the board to adjust its policy that governs the charter process or adopt an interim policy. “When LCPS created its policy saying it will take 18 months to convert a school into a charter school, what they didn’t address is, well, there’s a school year in there. So what does the school that’s being converted do during that period,” she said. The window for students to request a special permission transfer for the 2015-2016 school year opens April 1 and closes Sept. 15. It’s not clear when the full board will vote to either approve or deny the application for Hillsboro Charter Academy. For now, the board is slated to offer their input on several key areas of the application at its March 24 meeting, including whether the principal should be an employee of Loudoun County Public Schools or of the charter’s board of directors. From there, the charter committee will make final adjustments to the application before it returns to the full board for a vote. n

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tacular on Saturday, March 21. Sixty indoor drumline and winter guard units from across Virginia will showcase a combination of percussion, music, dance, precision and showmanship. The event includes a special performance at 12:30 p.m. by Old Guard Drumline, part of The Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps that was founded in 1960 as an official ceremonial escort to the U.S. president. Spartan Spectacular will take place at Broad Run High School, 21670 Ashburn Road in Ashburn. Concessions, souvenirs and raffles will be available on site all day. Tickets can be purchased at the door: $12.50 for adults and $10 for seniors, military personnel, students and children ages 3-12. Admission is free for children under 3. For more information, go to http://spartanspectacular.brhsbba. org. n

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of Valley’s six runs in the decisive fourth inning. Remarkably, the duo accomplished those feats on Liberty’s home field in Lynchburg. Flames head coach Jim Toman was in attendance, and a short time later, he made scholarship offers to both Urban and DeGroat. It was the first Division I offer for both and they realized how special it would be to continue playing together. “My goal was to always play college baseball in Division I, but I thought it was a long shot,” Urban said. “When [a scholarship] was put in front of me, it was honestly one of the best options I could have. Then shortly after I found out [DeGroat] got offered and we talked to each other. We thought it would be awesome to continue what we already have going.” “The school is definitely a good fit for both of us,” DeGroat said. “But for us to be able to stay together, it was awesome to be able to play four more years together.” “It’s a good fit for them because that’s where they wanted to go,” Loudoun Valley head coach Wayne Todd said. “It fit for them academically and athletically. I thought Jack might be able to get some more offers, but that’s where they wanted to go.” DeGroat said he tried not to think too hard about possibly pitching in the state finals heading into the final weekend.

But when Todd told him all-state senior pitcher Will Reed (now playing at Shepherd University) would start the semifinal game, DeGroat knew he would face a special challenge. “As soon as [Todd] told me Will was going to start the first game, I thought ‘OK, I’m either not going to pitch or I’m going to pitch in the championship,’ “ DeGroat said. “I tried not to focus on it too much so not to get too nervous and it worked. But afterward, I realized it was a big thing we accomplished and I’m proud to be a part of that team.” “After the dog pile on the field, everybody was just in the moment, and I couldn’t really wrap my head around it,” Urban said of winning the state title. “But when we were on the bus coming home and it was quiet, I started thinking this was a big deal.” Todd knew it was. He spent more than 20 years as the head coach at Broad Run and won a Group AA state championship with the Spartans in 1991. But Todd is a 1970 graduate of Loudoun Valley and his brother, Craig, was on the 1972 state championship team, so this one was different. “The main difference was this is home Submitted for me,” Todd said. “I came here after quite a few years at Broad Run and we hoped to win Jack DeGroat (left) and Sam Urban helped Loudoun Valley one here. It was special because it had been win its first state title last season in baseball since 1972. Continued on Next Page

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ted an application to create field hockey teams at each of the county’s 15 high schools this fall. After looking into the interest level and the potential cost of a new sports program, school system senior staff members recommended to the board at a March 10 meeting that it consider adopting starting the program but not until fall of 2016. “At this point the game schedule is pretty

much set for fall 2015,” Terri Breeden, assistant superintendent of Instruction, said. Plus, a field hockey program could require as much as $570,000 in start-up costs—a significant line item to be added to next fiscal year’s spending plan this late in budget negotiations. But during their meeting, board members suggested an option that would allow girls field hockey to be adopted as an official varsity

sport as early as this fall at no cost to the school division. “What they really need is for LCPS and the School Board to accept the sport, even if we don’t fund it, to give them the ability to compete in all the [Virginia High School League] leagues,” Chairman Eric Hornberger (Ashburn) said. The players and their families could raise Continued on Next Page

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ore than 25 top basketball seniors from Loudoun and Fairfax counties will come together at Rock Ridge High School for a dunk contest, three-point competition and all-star game to support the Loudoun Abused Women’s Shelter. The second annual NOVA Challenge is slated for Sunday, March 22 starting at 2:30 p.m. The school is located at 43460 Loudoun NOVA Sports Photo Former Tuscarora basketball player Jordan Roach (now playing at Christopher Newport) flies through the air during his win- Reserve Drive. Admission is $7. ning performance in last year’s dunk contest. This year’s NOVA Challenge at Rock Ridge High School will raise funds for the The dunk contest will take place at 2:30 p.m., followed by the Loudoun Abused Women’s Shelter.

three-point competition at 3:15 p.m. The all-star game is scheduled to begin at 4 p.m. The mission of the event is to bring together the neighboring counties in a friendly rivalry that showcases boys’ basketball talent while supporting an area charity. Last year, more than $1,000 was donated to Friends of Wounded Veterans. Players on the Loudoun County roster include athletes from Stone Bridge, Briar Woods, Broad Run, Potomac Falls, Loudoun County, Dominion, Woodgrove and Heritage high schools. The Fairfax roster includes players from FairContinued on Next Page

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the money to pay for the teams, as they do already to fund their club leagues, he added. But that would require a change in School Board policy, a change board members said they would consider. Right now, the policy only allows the school division to either add and fully pay for a new league or not have it at all. Loudoun high schools would likely not have a problem fielding teams or finding enough teams to compete against. The group that submitted the application, Loco for Field Hockey Parent Committee, indicated there are more than 250 girls interested in playing school division field hockey. And most Northern Virginia high schools have the sport for girls, including high schools in Fairfax County, Prince William,

Arlington, Alexandria and most of the area’s private schools. “The interest is there,” Kevin Kuesters (Broad Run) said. He noted that the School Board denied a request for a boys volleyball varsity league a year ago, but that was “because we didn’t see the popularity to support the league.” The last varsity sport added to the school division’s roster was lacrosse in 2001. Jeff Morse (Dulles) and Kuesters also said, for now, they would be interested in allowing field hockey to be affiliated with Loudoun schools this fall if the cost could be covered by the league. The School Board agreed to have its Legislative and Policy Committee draft an amended policy to be brought to the board for a full vote sometime in May. n

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so long. They’re both special in their own right, but this one is more special because it was here.” Urban batted .417 with 16 runs batted in last season, while DeGroat—a converted catcher pitching for the first time—was 4-0 with three saves and a 0.57 earned run average. In 36.2 innings, he struck out 58. But despite those stats, neither player truly believed the Vikings could accomplish what they did until late in the campaign. “We probably were the best team around that nobody knew about,” Todd said. “I told the players through most of the season that we would win the state championship. I just had that feeling and I knew what it took. We had the whole package.” “Coach Todd always told us we had the ability to win,” Urban said. “He knew how talented and special our team was and he drove us to play our best. “Winning a state championship was one of the best memories I’ve ever had,” Urban added. “All the guys were my best friends, so it was doing what you love with who you love. It was a great experience.” “I always trust everything Coach Todd says, but I wasn’t so sure we could do it,” DeGroat said. “But once we started the playoffs, I realized how good we were and thought we had a shot to go pretty far. Winning states was special, but doing it with all those guys made it a lot cooler.” Both Urban and DeGroat feel the Vikings can be just as good this season, which is scheduled to begin Thursday against Skyline. The duo

are part of a four-man senior class that includes third baseman/pitcher Andrew Lohr (5-0 on the mound with a no-hitter last season) and outfielder Kyle Bowles, while juniors shortstop Trey McDyre, catcher Hunter Gore, first baseman Adam Lockhart and pitcher Justin Ager also return to give Loudoun Valley a veteran core of players heading into the 2015 campaign. “Now the spotlight is on them,” Todd said of Valley attempting to repeat. “That’s the tough part, to have a winning season again. Everybody says ‘they’re the team to beat,’ so the target’s on us. “We lost eight seniors, but I think the players we still have and those coming in could give us a legitimate chance,” Urban said. “That’s our goal, to get us back to where we were last year. It will take some time, but we feel good.” “I look at it as you want to play so the seniors have a good last season,” DeGroat said. “I’d always try my hardest for the seniors each year. Now, it’s our time and we get to try for ourselves, and I trust our teammates will try to give us a good last season.” Both Urban and DeGroat are ready to do their part, and Todd knows they are keys to Valley’s success. “They’re pretty special,” Todd said. “Sam may be the best defensive outfielder I’ve ever coached, while Jack is pretty dominant on the mound. He can beat you up in the zone, and that’s the ‘it’ factor.” “This is the most prepared I’ve felt for a high school season,” said Urban, who trained at Fielder’s Choice in Purcellville during the fall and winter. “I know we’ll be ready to go once the season gets started.” n

Lambert Urges Focus On Business Growth

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laude Moore Charitable Foundation Executive Director J. Hamilton Lambert spoke about the current status of the business community and what the future might hold during a Loudoun Chamber of Commerce leadership luncheon March 13. Lambert, who served as Fairfax’s county executive from 1980 until his retirement in 1990, said the extension of the Silver Line will be a great resource for mixed-use developments, but cautioned it’s not the “end all to be all.” He said the Metro line should create a more bustling business model in the area, because right now too many residents are commuting out

of the county. “I don’t see enough effort from the business community and government to address the amount of limited in-county employment. Sixty to 70 percent of the people living in the county leave Loudoun for a job every morning,” Lambert said. “We have to deal with that. We have to create more in-county employment.” He would like to see more collaboration between businesses, government and the community. “You have to have a three-legged stool of that kind to be strong and accomplish things. Without it, if one leg breaks, the game is over,” he said. Lambert noted that more than 70 percent of business growth in the United States comes from the expansion of local businesses, and leaders

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need to support those local ventures. “We have to do more,” he said to a room sprinkled with elected representatives, including state Sens. Barbara Favola (D-31) and Dick Black (R-13), Del. Kathleen Murphy (D-34) and Loudoun supervisors Eugene Delgaudio (R-Sterling) and Suzanne Volpe (R-Algonkian). While Lambert offered a vision for the future, he also took the time to explain the valuable aspects of the county. “Loudoun has a considerable amount of assets that everyone should be proud of and utilize,” Lambert said. “The county has a relatively good government, a good school system, an availability of superb health services, good financial management, excellent credit and bond ratings, mass transit, and because my lunch is free today, a dynamic Chamber of Commerce.” The Claude Moore Charitable Founda-

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obotics competitions are hitting the big time, with battles staged like major athletic events taking place in stadiums worldwide. Loudoun County Public Schools’ first official robotics team moves into its second season of competition this spring with a made-from-scratch robot named Red Baron. The RoboLoCo team, comprised of students from the county’s Academy of Science and Monroe Technology Center, will compete in the FIRST Greater DC regional competition March 27 and 28 at George Mason University’s Patriot Center and in the Smoky Mountain regional bout in Knoxville, TN, in early April. Led by its savvy and energetic president, Loudoun County High School senior Mary Zell Galen, the 20-student team oversees everything from building the robot to managing finances and promoting the group’s activities. “We’re running a small engineering firm,” Galen said. “We do everything from marketing and media to finance and every little headache you might imagine from running a company.” The GMU competition is part of the national FIRST program (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology), which organizes robotics competitions around the U.S. and sponsors a range of other engineering programs for young people. The DC regionals include 47 teams: eight from DC, 13 from Maryland, 22 from Virginia and a handful from other regions. The Loudoun robotics program is over-

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Above, team members Mary Zell Galen and Raj Shrimali make final tweaks to the team’s robot ahead of the 2014 FIRST Greater DC regional competition. They’ll head to this year’s competition with a new robot, Red Baron, March 27-28.

a practice robot to be used in the final days before regional competition. (The peak of the team’s six-week building period is over, and the Red Baron is packed away for next week’s battle.) Each year students are given a game or problem around which to design their robots.

Jacob Hughes, a 17-year-old junior at Briar Woods High School, the team starts with brainstorming sessions and then moves on to the prototype process, using Computer Animated Design programs for the design process. The building process involves everything from basic nuts and bolts to high tech motors, circuitry and pneumatics. There’s a place for different skillsets and varying skill levels on the team, organizers said, with some students excelling in engineering while others’ strengths lie in running the management aspects of the team. Some students come into the team with significant engineering experience under their belts, while others are looking to learn. “By far the majority of training happens right here. We give them a screwdriver and a drill and Mr. Sarr or one of the mentors or I show them how to do it,” Tomlinson said. “We have some that are really adept at programming. We have some that have actually constructed smaller engineering projects. They can jump right in where they have their skills, and those that want to learn can help out until they get used it. It’s a learning opportunity for everyCourtesy of FIRST body, including us as mentors.” Last year’s DC area FIRST competition at George Mason University had the feel of a college sporting event. Robotics programs tend to draw lots of interest from boys, but as the county beefs up efforts to engage seen by sponsors Richard Sarr from Monroe Last year’s competition involved a basketball- girls in Science, Technology, Engineering and and Michael Tomlinson, a science teacher style game using yoga balls, and this year’s Math (STEM) programs, young women have from AOS, with technical help from mentors game requires robots to grab and stack crates also been drawn to the team. “It’s very much male heavy on roster from Dulles-based Orbital Sciences and other and pool noodles for points. The team was given just six weeks at the numbers, but because of an emphasis in firms. During a recent work session, team beginning of the year for the building pro- trying to get women involved in STEM, I feel members and mentors were tinkering with cess. According to the team’s lead engineer like it’s much better than it used to be,” Galen

said. “It’s still dominated by males but it’s not a boys club,” Tomlinson added. “The leadership in our team has largely been from our female members.” And while the building and competition seasons are relatively short in duration, the club is a year-round activity for members, Galen said. Members’ jobs include managing the team’s finances, coordinating with the team’s many corporate sponsors and mentors, and community outreach. One of Galen’s favorite parts of the team is going into schools and businesses to generate excitement from younger students and the county’s science and tech community. The program is funded by grants from corporate sponsors from Loudoun’s burgeoning science and technology sector. Orbital Sciences, which designs and manufactures space and rocket systems, was a key player in helping launch the team and the company provides mentors through its Early Career Network, which seeks to identify students with an interest and aptitude for STEM. During last week’s workshop, Alex Sohn, a mechanical engineer with Orbital, was joined by Richard Ellis, an area builder whose daughter is an AOS graduate, to help students put together their practice robot. “It’s something that I hope to give back and share whatever knowledge I have,” Sohn said, adding that he’s mostly a facilitator for making students’ ideas a reality. “The kids do great and have a lot of great ideas.” The club is also helping student members map out career plans. Galen said that participating in the club has helped her hone her organizational, business and communications skills, and she hopes to study science communication in college—helping scientists Continued on Page 28

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Hillsboro PTA Auction

8 a.m.-2 p.m., Sykes Hall, 4-H Fairground, 17558 Dry Mill Road, Leesburg. Contact: dkbrown@rstarmail.com The 4-H Rabbit and Cavy Club hosts its annual Leaps and Squeaks indoor yard sale fundraiser offering clothing, toys, housewares, animal supplies and more.

Best of Loudoun Bazaar

10 a.m.-4 p.m., Village at Leesburg, 1603 Village Market Blvd., Leesburg. Contact: www. villageatleesburg.com The inaugural event features winners of Leesburg Today’s Best of Loudoun readers’ poll, entertainment and other activities.

Civil War Walking Tour

10 a.m.-noon, Thomas Balch Library, 208 W. Market St., Leesburg. Contact: 703-737-7195 Historian Richard Gillespie leads a walking tour of Civil War Leesburg, including stops at skirmish sites and churches. Tour leaves Thomas Balch library parking lot at 10 a.m. Wear comfortable shoes. Event is free, but advance registration is recommended.

Spartan Spectacular

10 a.m.-10:30 p.m., Broad Run High School, 21670 Ashburn Road, Ashburn. Contact: spartanspectacular.brhsbba.org

3-6 p.m., MacDowell Brew Kitchen, 202 Harrison St., Leesburg. Contact: www.macdowellbrewkitchen.com Event benefits the American Cancer Society Relay for Life. Admission is $5 (free for cooks).

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3:15-5:30 p.m., Stone Bridge High School, 43100 Hay Road, Ashburn. Contact: ensemblesforeveryone.org The Loudoun Youth Symphony hosts its annual musical program for children with special needs. The event begins with a seminar for parents and educators at 3:15 p.m., followed by an interactive concert at 4 p.m. and a reception with activities at 4:45 p.m. Admission is free, but advance registration is required.

Artists Reception

5-8 p.m., Arts In The Village, 1601 Village Market Blvd., Suite 116, Leesburg. Contact: www. artsinthevillage.com Arts in the Village hosts a reception for its Cutting Edge show, featuring digital artist Susan Breen and woodworker George Thomas. Event is free and open to the public.

Lucketts Bluegrass: James King Band

6 p.m. doors open, 7 p.m. music begins, Lucketts Community Center, 42361 Lucketts Road, Lucketts. Contact: www.luckettsbluegrass.com Enjoy great tunes from this Grammy-nominated, southwestern Virginia-based band. Tickets are $15 at the door.

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Live Music: The Reagan Years

7:30 p.m. doors open, 8:30 p.m. music begins. Tally Ho Theatre, Leesburg. Contact: tallyholeesburg.com The popular ’80s tribute band returns to the Tally Ho for a great night of danceable tunes. Tickets are $10 in advance, $15 at the door.

Sunday, March 22

“Old Testament Fast Forward”

8:30 and 11 a.m., Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 605 W. Market St., Leesburg. Contact: 703-777-4912 The Holy Trinity children’s choir puts on a musical presenting biblical stories in a lighthearted way. Event is free and open to the public.

4-H Indoor Yard Sale

10 a.m.-2 p.m., See March 21 listing.

Spring Watercolor Class

Noon-2 p.m., North Gate Vineyards, 16031 Hillsboro Road, Purcellville. Contact: 540-6686248 Participants will be given personal step-by-step instructions for a spring watercolor painting. All supplies as well as one glass of wine and a selection of cheeses are included in the $30 ticket price. Tickets are available at www. eventbrite.com.

6-9 p.m., River Creek Club, 43800 Olympic Blvd., Leesburg. Contact: 703-779-8617 The River Creek Club opens its doors with signature martinis to benefit Loudoun Volunteer Caregivers. The evening also features a raffle including jewelry, gift cards to local restaurants, hand-carved walking sticks and more. Admission is free.

Lovettsville Business Expo

North Gate Perfect Pairing Throwdown

PHOTO 1:30-4:30 p.m., Barns at Hamilton Station, 16804 Hamilton Station Road, Hamilton. Contact: www.thebarnsathamiltonstation.com Fine guitar and a compelling voice from a longtime local Americana specialist.

7-10 p.m., North Gate Vineyards, 16031 Hillsboro Road, Purcellville. Contact: 540-668-6248 In Food Network competition style, teams will select their perfect pairing, and a panel of judges will choose the winner. It’s also a chance to sample North Gate wines and truffles.

Noon-3 p.m., Lovettsville Game Protective Association, 16 S. Berlin Pike, Lovettsville. Contact: 540-822-5997 Check out some of the town’s small businesses. Lunch will be available for sale.

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7:30 p.m. workshop, 8 p.m. dance begins, Hillsboro Old Stone School, 37098 Charles Town Pike, Hillsboro. Contact: www.bluemont.org The March dance features music by Snapfinger and a silent auction fundraiser. Admission is $12; $8 for Bluemont Friends, students and seniors.

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6-9 p.m., Breaux Vineyards, 36888 Breaux Lane, Purcellville. Contact: hillsborovapta@ gmail.com The western Loudoun elementary school will hold a public fundraiser for PTA activities featuring auction items and hors d’oeuvres. Wine will be available for purchase. Admission is $10 in advance and $15 at the door. Tickets are available at www.eventbrite.com/e/hillsboroauction-tickets-15911533826?aff=ebapi.

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7-8:30 p.m., Carver Center, Purcellville. Contact: 571-258-3400 This round table discussion features Carver School Alumni. (Event rescheduled from March 5).

20 drumline and winter guard units from across Virginia bring a mix of percussion, dance and showmanship. Tickets are $12.50 for adults, $10 for students, seniors and children ages 3-12. Children under 3 are free.

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Author Talk: Anna Peterson

2 p.m., Thomas Balch Library, 208 W. Market St., Leesburg. Contact: 703-737-7195 Peterson discusses the memoirs of her grandmother Mary Virginia Diedrich. Event is free but advance registration is recommended.

Artist Talk: Tom Neel

4 p.m., Live An Artful Life Gallery, 6474 Main St., The Plains. Contact: 540-253-9797 Noted landscape painter Neel discusses his thoughts on observing and capturing the landscapes of Virginia’s Piedmont. $15 admission includes refreshments and a donation to the Land Trust of Virginia. Advance registration is recommended.

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translate their work and achievement within companies and to the broader public. For Briar Woods senior Ronak Shah, the club has helped him narrow down his interest in the engineering field. Shah initially planned a career in electrical engineering but now hopes to study aerospace engineering at Virginia Tech. “I always knew I was interested in engineering—I never knew what kind of engineering. I came into this program hoping it would solve that problem, and I’m really confident that I did,” Shah said. A win at either of the upcoming regional competitions will take the team to the world

at Andersonville Prison,” will discuss the experiences of African-American soldiers in the Union Army. Event is free and open to the public.

Tuesday, March 24

Live Music: The Arcadians

7:30-10 p.m., King’s Tavern and Wine Bar, 19 S. King St., Leesburg. Contact: 703-777-5005 Dixieland jazz from a local favorite. No cover charge.

Macdowell Trivia Night

8-10 p.m., MacDowell Brew Kitchen, 202 B Harrison Street SE, Leesburg. Contact: www. macdowellbrewkitchen.com This free weekly trivia contest features prizes for the top three teams.

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competition in Saint Louis, MO, at the end of April. “I’m really confident this year. Last year we were a really good team. We did well,” Shah said. “I think this year we’ve got a lot more experience behind us, and I think we’ll do better.” n RoboLoCo competes in the FIRST Greater DC Regional competition Friday, March 27 and Saturday, March 28 from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. at GMU’s Patriot Center. The event is free and open to the public. For more information on the team, go to www.roboloco.org. For more information on the competition, go to www.dc-first.org.

Shakespeare Returns to the ’Burg March 27-29

he bard is coming back to Middleburg. After a wellreceived inaugural festival last year, the American Shakespeare Center returns to town for the second annual Shakespeare in the Burg festival March 27-29. Headline performances Saturday evening and Sunday afternoon provide something for lovers of tragedy and comedy alike. ASC leading man Patrick Earl, who starred in last year’s production of “Henry Courtesy of Shakespeare In The Burg IV Part 1,” returns Actor Patrick Earl and the American Shakespeare Center to Middleburg as the return to Middleburg March 28 and 29. title character in this year’s production of workshops at Emmanuel Parish “Hamlet.” Earl also stars with his House include Basic Stage Combat wife Stephanie Holladay Earl as at 2 p.m. and Music in Shakespeare beloved characters Benedick and at 3 p.m. Sunday’s workshop at Beatrice in the perennial comedy Middleburg Community Center favorite “Much Ado About Nothing.” explores the comic practice of gull “Hamlet” will be staged Sating, used to great effect in “Much urday, March 28 at 7 p.m. “Much Ado,” in which characters pretend Ado About Nothing” is slated for they don’t know someone is listenSunday, March 29 at 2 p.m. Both ing when the whole purpose of the take place at Middleburg Commuconversation is to be overheard. nity Center, and tickets for each Sunday’s workshop takes place at play are $40. 3 p.m. Cost for each workshop is The festival kicks off Friday, $15 ($10 for students). March 27 at 6:30 p.m. with a Saturday’s schedule also screening of “West Side Story,” the includes a lunchtime performance musical based on Shakespeare’s of the winner of the festival’s one “Romeo and Juliet” at the Hill act playwriting competition, along School. The movie is followed by with a catered lunch and musical a reception featuring heavy hors performance by Crooked Angels. d’oeuvres and wine. Tickets are Tickets are $25. $25. For tickets, workshop registra ASC actors will also give worktion and other information, go to shops on acting and stagecraft www.shakespeareintheburg.com. throughout the weekend. Saturday n

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Container Gardening

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COMMUNITY INFORMATION MEETING NOTICE LOUDOUN COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS Loudoun County Public Schools will hold a community information meeting regarding the Academies of Loudoun on March 25, 2015, in Room 100C at the Loudoun County Public Schools Administration Building (21000 Education Court, Ashburn, VA) DW S P $ FRPPLVVLRQ SHUPLW DSSOLFDWLRQ &037 KDV EHHQ ÂżOHG IRU WKH $FDGHPLHV RI /RXGRXQ In November 2014 the funding source for The Academies was approved by the voters of Loudoun County. The Adopted LCSB Capital Improvement Program (2015-2020) anticipates the opening of The Academies in the Fall, 2018. The property LV DSSUR[LPDWHO\ Â&#x201C; DFUHV RI ODQG LGHQWLÂżHG DV 0&3, LQ WKH &DWRFWLQ (OHFWLRQ 'LVWULFW DQG LV VLWXDWHG RQ the west side of Sycolin Road, south and east of Gulick Mill Road, approximately 1.6 miles south of Leesburg and .9 miles west of Ashburn. 7KH $FDGHPLHV RI /RXGRXQ ZLOO SURYLGH D VW &HQWXU\ VFLHQFH WHFKQRORJ\ HQJLQHHULQJ DQG PDWKHPDWLFV 67(0 HGXcation that creates opportunities for LCPS students and faculty to innovate, explore, research and collaborate. It also seeks WR DGYDQFH /RXGRXQÂśV FDUHHU DQG WHFKQLFDO HGXFDWLRQ &7( SURJUDPPLQJ LQ D PRUH LQWHJUDWLYH ZD\ ZLWK DGYDQFHG 67(0 ÂżHOGV RI VWXG\ 7KH FRQFHSW LV XQLTXH LQ WKDW LW LV DQWLFLSDWHG WR RIIHU VWXGHQWV XQSUHFHGHQWHG RSSRUWXQLWLHV WR HQJDJH LQ FROlaborative learning across disciplines and competencies, while still remaining connected to their home high school. It is also H[SHFWHG WR HQDEOH VWXGHQWV WR EHWWHU SUHSDUH IRU ERWK DGYDQFHG HGXFDWLRQDO RSSRUWXQLWLHV DQG FDUHHUV LQ 67(0 UHODWHG ÂżHOGV The Academies will accomplish this by housing three distinct but inter-related academies, aimed primarily at the high school level, that operate on an alternating day schedule. Utilizing the alternate day schedule, The Academies are planned to serve up to 1250-1500 students on any given day, enabling them to eventually serve upwards of 2,500 to 3,000 high school students within LCPS each semester or at least 10% of our anticipated total high school enrollment at full capacity. There are also plans for the facility to provide new educational opportunities for the wider LCPS and Loudoun community. These would include summer offerings, internships, adult education, testing services and professional development. The purpose of the meeting is to share information with the surrounding community on the proposed site. If you are unable WR DWWHQG WKLV PHHWLQJ SOHDVH GR QRW KHVLWDWH WR FRQWDFW RXU RIÂżFH IRU IXUWKHU LQIRUPDWLRQ ,Q DGGLWLRQ SURMHFW LQIRUPDWLRQ (Academies of Loudoun) is posted on the LCPS website (www.lcps.org) under Announcements.

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TO CONSIDER AMENDMENTS TO ZONING ORDINANCE ARTICLES 3, 6, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 15, and 18 Pursuant to Sections 15.2-1427, 15.2-2204, 15.2-2205 and 15.2-2285 of the Code of Virginia, 1950, as amended, the LEESBURG TOWN COUNCIL will hold a public hearing on TUESDAY MARCH 24, 2015 at 7:30 p.m. in the Town Council Chambers, 25 West Market Street, Leesburg, Virginia, 20176 to consider the following amendments to the Zoning Ordinance: 1. Sec. 6.3.2. B-1 Community (Downtown) Business Use Regulations to allow â&#x20AC;&#x153;Research & Development and/or Productionâ&#x20AC;? as an allowable use. 2. Sec. 6.4.2. B-2 Established Corridor Commercial District Use Regulations to update terminology and to add â&#x20AC;&#x153;Productionâ&#x20AC;? as an allowable use. 3. Sec. 6.5.2. B-3 Community Retail/Commercial District Use Regulations to update terminology and to add â&#x20AC;&#x153;Productionâ&#x20AC;? as an allowable use. 4. Sec. 6.6.2. 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CD-MUO, Crescent Design â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Mixed Use Optional Use Regulations to update terminology and to add â&#x20AC;&#x153;Productionâ&#x20AC;? as an allowable use. 9. Sec. 7.10.9.H.1. CD-CC, Crescent Design â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Commercial Corridor Use Regulations to update terminology and to add â&#x20AC;&#x153;Productionâ&#x20AC;? as an allowable use. 10. Sec. 8.6.2. PEC, Planned Employment Center Permitted Uses to update terminology and to add â&#x20AC;&#x153;Flex Industrialâ&#x20AC;? and â&#x20AC;&#x153;Productionâ&#x20AC;? as allowable uses. 11. Sec. 9.1.1. Establishment of Use Categories to update terminology. 12. Sec. 9.2. Use Table to update terminology and allowable uses. 13. Sec. 9.3.11.2. Industrial, Flex Use Standards to establish performance standards for â&#x20AC;&#x153;Flex Industrialâ&#x20AC;? uses. 14. Sec. 9.3.17.01. Office Use Standards to establish performance standards for â&#x20AC;&#x153;Officeâ&#x20AC;? uses. 15. Sec. 9.3.17.11. Outdoor Storage Use Standards to establish performance standards for â&#x20AC;&#x153;Outdoor Storageâ&#x20AC;? uses. 16. Sec. 9.3.22. Research and Development Use Standards to update performance standards for â&#x20AC;&#x153;Research & Developmentâ&#x20AC;? uses as well as to establish performance standards for â&#x20AC;&#x153;Productionâ&#x20AC;? use. 17. Sec. 9.3.32. Warehouse/Distribution Use Standards to establish performance standards for â&#x20AC;&#x153;Warehouseâ&#x20AC;? and â&#x20AC;&#x153;Distributionâ&#x20AC;? uses. 18. Sec. 11.3. Number of Parking Spaces Required to update terminology for use types. 19. Sec. 11.9. Number of Off Street Loading Spaces Required to update terminology for use types. 20. Sec. 18.1.15. Basic Industry to remove this definition since this use is not allowed. 21. Sec. 18.1.84. Industrial, Flex to clarify the definition in regard to â&#x20AC;&#x153;Flex Industrialâ&#x20AC;? use. 22. Sec. 18.1.104. Manufacturing and Assembly to remove this definition since this use is proposed to be eliminated from the I-1 and B-4 Districts. 23. Sec. 18.1.106. Mixed Use to update terminology for use types. 24. Sec. 18.1.121. Office to modify the definition for clarity and to allow some accessory uses. 25. Sec. 18.1.127. Outdoor Storage to remove a performance standard that is being revised and relocated to Article 9. 26. Sec. 18.1.142. Planned Development to update terminology for use types. 27. Sec. 18.1.150. Production to add a new definition that describes an allowable use in non-residential districts. 28. Sec. 18.1.127. Research and Development to clarify and simplify terminology. 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Thursday, March 26, 2015, 6 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 8 p.m. (If cancelled due to weather: March 31, 2015) Lincoln Elementary School Auditorium 18048 Lincoln Road, Purcellville, VA 20132 Find out about the proposed Route 727 (Forest Mills Road) bridge replacement over Crooked Run in Loudoun County. Pursuant to the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), a Programmatic Categorical Exclusion was prepared. In compliance with the National Historic Preservation Act, Section 106 and 36 CFR Part 800, information concerning the potential effects of the proposed improvements on properties listed in or eligible for listing in the National Register of Historic Places is included with the NEPA documentation. Review the proposed project plans and environmental documentation at the public hearing or at VDOTâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Northern Virginia District Office located at 4975 Alliance Drive in Fairfax, 703-383-8368, 703-259-2606, 800-367-7623, or TTY/TDD 711. You can also review the project information at VDOTâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Leesburg Residency Office located at 41 Lawson Road Southeast in Leesburg, 703-737-2000. Property impact information, relocation assistance policies and tentative construction schedules are also available for your review at the above addresses and will be available at the public hearing. Give your written or oral comments at the hearing or submit them by April 6, 2015, to Mr. Brian Morrison, Project Manager, Virginia Department of Transportation, 4975 Alliance Drive Fairfax, VA 22030. You may also e-mail your comments to meeting_comments@VDOT.virginia.gov. Please reference â&#x20AC;&#x153;Route 727 PH Commentâ&#x20AC;? in the subject line. VDOT ensures nondiscrimination and equal employment in all programs and activities in accordance with Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. If you need more information or special assistance for persons with disabilities or limited English proficiency, contact VDOTâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Civil Rights Division at 800-3677623 or TTY/TDD 711. State Project: 0727-053-999, P101, R201, M501, B692 Federal Project: BROS-5A01 (501) UPC: 99678

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Black; four great-grandchildren: Abigail Wootton, Nathaniel Wootton, Naomi Wootton, and Micah Bernstein.

A memorial service will be held at 11:00 am, Tuesday, March 17, 2015, at First Presbyterian Church conducted by Rev. Marc Coker and Please visit www.hallfh.com to express on- Rev. Rob Wootton. There will be a private famline condolences to the family. Arrangements ily burial in Westview Memorial Park at a later made by Hall Funeral Home, Purcellville, VA. date.

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Phyllis Marie Leuchtenberger George, of Lovettsville, VA passed away peacefully The family will receive friends for a memoMarch 12th, 2015 at her home. She was born rial reception from 4:00 PM until 7:00 PM on August 30th, 1928 in Dranesville, VA. on Saturday, March 21, 2015 at Loudoun Fu- She is survived by her five children, William

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In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made Mildred Curry Black, age 99, of 108 Cottage in memory of Mildred to First Presbyterian Court, and widow of Howard Robert Black, Church, 400 West Main Street, Laurens, SC passed away on Sunday, March 15, 2015, at her 29360. home. Condolences may be expressed online at www. Born in Lamont, PA, she was a daughter of the thekennedymortuary.com. late Elliott and Carrie Stahlman Curry. Mildred, along with her husband raised their kids on a farm in Round Hill, VA. She was a member of First Presbyterian Church of Laurens. Surviving are her two children: Patricia Black Wootton of Laurens, and Elliott Howard Black of Newport, OR; four grandchildren: Rob Wootton and wife Robin, Carrie Bernstein and husband David, Andrew Black, and Rocco

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AT a.m. Burial will follow in the Hillsboro Cemetery. The family will receive friends at Hall Funeral Home in Purcellville from 3-5 p.m. on Sunday March 15th. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations to your local Habitat for Humanity or food bank.

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Brussels, Belgium; daughter Rebecca Bradford (David), of Charles Town, WV; and grandchildren Jessica Custer (Mike), Austin Styer, Rachael Styer, Alex Styer, Emily Bradford, Clara Bradford, Jacob Bradford and Hope Legard.

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Alice worked as a project manager for several Washington area companies including Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. She was an accomplished artist, especially proficient in In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her two brothers William David watercolors. Baldridge and Roy Mack Baldridge. Alice is survived by her devoted husband Michael Poel and son Christian of Round A graveside service was held on March 15, Hill, VA. She is also survived by her loving 2015, 1:00 p.m. at the Hillsboro Cemetery. sister Maureen Collins Margevich and husband Douglas, two nieces, Loran and Susan, In Lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be of Falling Waters, WV and numerous family made to Capitol Caring Hospice, The Adler Center 24419 Millstream Dr. Aldie, VA 20105. members who mourn her passing.

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Alice Norma Collins Poel

Alice Norma Collins Poel passed into Life Eternal on March 10, 2015 at Loudoun Hospital. Alice was born to Roger and Ellen Collins now of Hagerstown, MD. She graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School in Alexandria, VA, in 1985 and from Beaver College, now Acadia University, in Glenside Pennsylvania.

She will always be remembered as a loving, Arrangements are being handled by Loukind, and caring person always thinking of doun Funeral Chapel, 158 Catoctin Circle, others. She loved cooking, quilting, taking SE, Leesburg, VA 20175, where the family long drives and spending time with family. will receive friends from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, March 18, 2015. Funeral services She is survived by her husband of 58 years, will also be held at Loudoun Funeral Chapel George Kenneth Cummings, one daughter, at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, March 19, 2015. Debra Anne James, two sons, Michael Kenneth Interment will follow at Union Cemetery in Cummings and Jenny Jenkins, Richard David Leesburg, VA. Donations may be made in Cummings and Eveline Cummings, two sisters, Elsieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s memory to The Gideons International, Mabel Rollison, and Cathy Polen, two brothers, P.O. Box 1143, Sterling, VA 20167; or, HeriFrank Baldridge and Harold Baldridge, and her tage Baptist Church, 21700 Shellhorn Rd, special granddaughter Jaclyn Wilson and her Ashburn, VA 20147. mother Shannon Wilson, along with an extended family and many friends.

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His interest in radios began at age 4, when he would listen to shortwave communications during World War II. He operated a licensed shortwave listening station as a teen and obtained his first ham license, as KN3ZGS, in 1962. He later operated as WA3BZA, as EP2SN while in Iran, and finally as AI2C after earning his Amateur Extra Class license, the top U.S. license class. He was an active member, past president and webmaster of the Loudoun Amateur Radio Group and a member of the Amateur Radio Emergency Service of Loudoun County. He was noted for his expertise in making two-way radio communications to distance counties, known as DXing, and the science of world-wide propagation in which such radio signals are influenced by times of the day and year and sun spot cycle. He was a leader of the LARG annual Field Day, an emergency preparedness exercise in which the club regularly ranked among the top performers in the country.

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Betty Joyce Cummings of Purcellville, V.A lost her battle with cancer March 12, 2015 at the age of 74. She was the daughter of the late Jesse David Baldridge and the late Virginia Cathrine Baldridge.

Elsie is survived by her son, Rodney B. and his wife Connie J. Gunther of Ashburn, VA; three grandsons and their families â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Jeffrey, his wife Melissa, and their daughter Emeline Gunther of Mint Hill, NC; Steven, his wife Jessica, and their children Braden, Jordan, and Lexie Faith Gunther of Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Fallon, IL; and, Brian, his wife LeAnn, and their sons Blake and Andrew Gunther of Ashburn, VA. She was predeceased by her daughter, Elaine D. Pumo.

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In civilian life, he devoted his attention to his family, especially his grandchildren, and his lifelong interest in amateur radio.

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Ms. Elsie T. Gunther, 91, died Saturday, March 14, 2015, at her home. She was born January 25, 1924, in Fort William, Canada. After working for more than 25 years at AT&T, Elsie moved to Sterling, VA in 1999 and later made her residence at Spring Arbor Assisted Living, Leesburg, VA. She regularly attended worship services with her family at Sterling Park Baptist Church and, more recently, at Heritage Baptist Church.

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he work done by the Board of Supervisors and School Board this spring was almost a complete reversal of last year’s bitter budget battle. It was a refreshing change from recent years and one that showed how good governments can work together.

Sure, there was probably more that could be shaved from both

sides of the budget during this month’s work sessions, but most additional cuts likely would have undesirable impacts on schools or government services while resulting in little meaningful savings for individual taxpayers. That’s because the heavy lifting began last fall and continued through the winter. Many of the hard choices were made before the budget landed on supervisors’ desks last month.

The critical part of this year’s work was building trust between

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popular “fully fund the school budget” and the politically preferable “don’t raise my taxes”—is especially important in an election year when challengers are lining up to take advantage of any missteps. In such cases, it helps to tap into an anticipated current-year surplus to buy down next year’s tax rate a penny or two. That’s how they pulled off the deal this week. It’s not the best budget practice, but it is a trick supervisors tend to pull out of the toolbox every four years

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for stability and experiences of recent weeks has made my wife and I so proud of our Loudoun County young people and their parents who have done such an amazing job of teaching them respect, politeness, and a recognition of us old folks who are usually ignored by our peers. In recent weeks, we have had young people voluntarily assist us with our groceries, carried our food to us in fast food establishments, got up out of their seats and opened doors for us to enter and exit. A couple of young men actually took my wife’s arm and walked her to our car and assisted us both before going about their own business. What a wonderful feeling it has been to truly believe these are the same young people who one day may restore our Congress and government into a place of trust, honesty, and sincere Continued on Page 45

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Dear Editor: I agree with Ms. Robinson’s letter (March 6) that Shawn Williams should reconsider and step back into the mud ring to continue his run for board chairman. Like Ms. Robinson, I am not concerned with what occurred 10 to 15 years ago—we all have done things we wished we didn’t. What does matter to me is what a candidate can do for our county and our quality of life moving forward. Shawn Williams has the experience and a significant number of accomplishments that no other Chairman of the Board candidate has. Shawn has served our district, county and our country admirably—hoorah! Specifically, on transportation, Shawn passed many creative solutions to get the following either completed or under construction: Rt.7/ Ashburn Village Boulevard interchange, Gloucester Parkway, Pacific Boulevard, Russell Branch (both segments), widening of Loudoun County Parkway, and long overdue stoplights. All of this, without burdening taxpayers to fund these projContinued on Page 46

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Dear Editor: I read the article concerning the meeting held at Woodgrove High School in regard to the lack of broadband access and was shaking my head. With respect to Supervisors Clark and Higgins, what they’ve discovered is what every resident of western Loudoun outside of the closed-in townships already knows. Namely that you either are forced into using one of two options. One is satellite, which has the limitations of latency, making it unusable for things such as applications that are delay sensitive, voice over the Internet as well as having data amount restrictions that can escalate costs dramatically. The other is wireless, which has just a few limited providers servicing western Loudoun and who either often can’t provide good line-of-sight signal, are over-subscribed with users, or both. Combine this with the statement from the meeting that we don’t want to ruin our scenery with antennas that are needed if more WISP’s are

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mitment to preparing all students for future careers, regardless of their postsecondary education plans. Education is not only meant to prepare students for careers, though; it’s meant to instill in them skills and knowledge that they can apply to many different aspects of their lives. I recently traveled to the University of Virginia and met with members of One Less, a group that advocates for survivors of rape and sexual assault. A number of these students mentioned that their high school health education courses didn’t cover topics like sexual assault prevention or communication in safe relationships. We agreed that education can be an important tool to help prevent sexual assault and domestic violence, both of which disproportionately affect young people whether on a college campus or not. These student advocates inspired me to introduce the Teach Safe Relationships Act of 2015, legislation that would improve health education in public secondary schools where it is taught, by including information on “safe relationship behavior” and ways to prevent sexual assault, domestic violence and dating violence. With the disturbing trends regarding sexual assault on college campuses and unhealthy relationships among young adults, I am hopeful the Teach Safe Relationships Act will be one part of the solution to this pressing problem in our culture. Learning is a lifelong endeavor. As a parent, I’ve spent a combined total of 40 years navigating my own three children through public pre-K-12 classrooms. As an elected official, I’ve spent more than 20 years in public service. Despite decades of parenthood and public office, I’m still learning new ways to improve education and help grow the world’s most talented workforce. As discussion over the re-authorization of ESEA begins, I believe that we can expand early learning for our youngest students, provide more career opportunities for our middle and high schoolers and curb the ongoing sexual assault epidemic by educating our young adults about healthy relationship behavior. I’m excited to see where this conversation goes and eager to learn even more new ways to improve our schools from pre-K to high school and beyond. n

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dedication to their constituents. It has refueled us with hope that one day the respect they now show will continue to be their foundation of life. People don’t pay much attention to us old folks these days but this is one old guy and his wife who would like every parent in Loudoun County to know we appreciate the hard work they do instilling the attributes in their sons and daughters that made this great nation of ours what it once was. A special thanks goes to every young person who has helped us in recent weeks when they demonstrated to many other young people that being polite and showing respect for our seniors, our law enforcement personnel, and our fire and rescue personnel could be the new norm that could change our entire living environment. Lou Gros Louis, Lansdowne

to serve western Loudoun and what you come up with is that nothing is going to change for the residents and students in this area. We need to do two things in my humble opinion. First, we need to tell residents in western Loudoun why it is in everyone’s best interests to build more antennas and then do so. Secondly, we need to play hardball with Comcast, Verizon and the other providers so that they cannot “cherry pick” and only serve eastern Loudoun and closed-in towns. With all due respect to Supervisors Clarke, Higgins and the other Loudoun Supervisors we need them to take a hard stand and provide us real solutions. This lack of near-term solutions has gone on way too long for what is arguably one of the richest counties in the country. It’s time to provide western Loudoun access to the digital highway. Bruce Guyton, Lovettsville

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earning is a lifelong endeavor. We begin teaching our children about the world the day they are born. At a young age, we send them to school to learn the basics of reading, writing and counting; before we know it, they are thumbing through novels, composing essays and mastering algebra. After school, we watch them enter the workforce, find their own career paths and continue to learn about the world as they grow. If our children are learning all throughout their time in public schools, then our education policy should address their needs at each stage of learning. As discussion over the reauthorization of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) begins, Congress has the opportunity to implement comprehensive plans that mold bright students, able workers and successful adults from the first days of pre-K through high school and into the workforce. The first step in nurturing successful students is ensuring that all children have the opportunity to start out strong. I recently visited Lewis & Clark Elementary School in Caroline County and learned that, despite the school’s successful pre-K program, the high demand and limited space for preschool classes has led the school to turn away students. To address the issue that some schools cannot accept all children into their early education programs or offer pre-k programs at their schools, I’ve introduced the PRE-K Act to create a new federal-state partnership to help states hire and train early childhood educators and expand preschool days and hours. Such partnerships will increase access to high-quality early childhood education, setting children up for strong performance and continued benefits throughout their school careers. As our children progress through the school system, we also need to ensure that we are preparing all of them for careers after graduation. Because there are many pathways that students can choose after high school, I have been a strong advocate for Career and Technical Education (CTE) as means of preparing students for 21st century skills since I joined the Senate. This year, I’ve continued advocating for increased access to CTE by introducing the Career Ready Act of 2015, which would encourage states to keep track of school districts’ use of career readiness indicators—factors that demonstrate a student’s preparedness for postsecondary education and the workforce, such as CTE course completion and the number of students earning postsecondary credentials while in high school. Currently, less than half of states publicly report on career readiness indicators. By tracking and publishing this data, businesses and workforce leaders will be better-informed about the level of career preparation in a given state or region. Furthermore, the bill will help train school counselors to use labor market information to help guide students toward in-demand career paths. Academic knowledge is essential for postsecondary preparation, but public reporting on career readiness indicators and investment in career counseling demonstrate a com-

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Dear Editor: Want to know a surefire way to keep residents from coming back to town council meetings? Adopt Purcellville Council member Doug McCollumâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s proposal to reduce e-mails between council members. Rather than hash out some details before the next meeting, residents would be stuck listening to hours and hours of debate and questions. You would have far less transparency, because thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a good chance no one would show up. Furthermore, Council member Karen Jimmerson is correct in noting that those interested in transparency should be happy to know that there is a â&#x20AC;&#x153;paper trailâ&#x20AC;? of conversations between council members. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Transparencyâ&#x20AC;? does not mean we need to know every last detail of what ever member of the council is thinking. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Transparencyâ&#x20AC;? means making the most relevant information open and readily available to the public. It seems to me that the Purcellville Council is far more transparent than a certain potential U.S. presidential candidate, and thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s something the council should be proud of. Joe Luppino-Esposito, Round Hill

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42516 Rosalind Street Ashburn, VA 21048 SoHo Garage Townhomes priced from the mid $400’s

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Marina, Pool, Kayak Launch, Clubhouse and Fitness Center. Single-Family Homes priced from the low $300’s Save up to $300K compared to similar homes in Loudoun and Prince William counties. Townhomes priced from the upper $100’s

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ommuters seeking a faster ride into Washington via Interstate 66 may have gained an unlikely ally. The Arlington County government, which for more than a halfcentury has opposed adding capacity to the interstate, may well be on board with a proposal that ultimately could expand eastbound traffic flow inside the Beltway. Arlington County Board members say there are enough prospective benefits in the mix to not dismiss the possibility of adding toll lanes and, perhaps, of widening the road. Arlington board members in late February reacted to a nascent proposal by Gov. Terry McAuliffe’s administration, which is considering peak-period high-occupancy-toll lanes on I-66. Funds raised through the tolling would be plowed into transportation improvements in an area bounded by Lee Highway to the north, Rt. 50 to the south, the Beltway to the west and the Potomac River to the east. Arlington County Board member Jay Fisette, who serves on the regional Transportation Planning Board, said that while the Virginia Department of Transportation’s initial plans last year took local leaders by surprise, the agency has been making amends. Slapping tolls on the roadway could be done by 2017 without significantly altering the right of way footprint, but the more contentious issue—adding another lane eastbound from the Beltway to Fairfax Drive—would be put off until sometime between 2025 and 2040. In the 1960s and ’70s, Arlington leaders opposed extending the highway from the Beltway to the Potomac, and ever since have been vigilant against anything they see pushing beyond the status quo. But times may be changing. The Arlington County government’s Transportation Commission already has come out swinging against a new lane, but elected leaders said it might be worth it, so long as the benefits Arlington seeks come earlier. Unlike the HOT lanes on interstates 95 and 495, which were funded by private firms that are retaining most of the revenue, VDOT aims to keep any I-66 HOT-lanes project within the public sector, so the state would not have to share the accumulated money. If Arlington leaders go along with the proposal for I-66, it will be in marked contrast to their efforts to scuttle HOT lanes on I-395. The Arlington County Board filed suit against state and federal officials to stop that project. But while the developer ultimately abandoned the effort, the lawsuit’s impact on the decision to stop remains murky. Arlington leaders paid a price for the suit, with the General Assembly taking retaliatory actions that continue to impact the county government’s tax coffers. Then there’s the literal price of the tolls. Loudoun County Chairman Scott K. York (R-At Large) is concerned about residents having to fork out even more money just to get to work. Some of them already pay to truck down the Dulles Greenway, York said at a Loudoun Board of Supervisors meeting March 4. Then, he said, “They’re paying heavy tolls on the [Dulles] Toll Road, and if they want to continue on to Washington, DC—where a lot of workers go into, both working for the federal government and other firms—they’ll have to pay another toll to get through that area.” n

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