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LEADER& Loudoun FEBRUARYToday 2013 Rains Result In Six Overnight Water Rescue Emergencies – By Andrea Gaines squads were called to Short Hill Road and units were sent to Evergreen Mills Road and • Units from Moorefield, South Riding, Silver Brook Lane where one person was res- Belmont Ridge Road where a driver had at- and Arcola rescued the two adults attempting Heavy rains marching across the country cued from a vehicle while attempting to drive tempted to cross a flooded area. Crews from to make a shallow water crossing in a pickup unloaded on western Loudoun County last through a shallow water crossing. South Riding, Moorefield and Arcola made truck on Watson Road at Evergreen Mills Road. week, causing massive flooding and putting • Crews from Philomont, Purcellville, Al- the rescue. The Loudoun County Department of Fire, drivers in life-threatening situations in six dif- die, Middleburg, Hamilton, Leesburg and • Another call Thursday night sent crews to Rescue and Emergency Management instructs ferent incidents. Rescues took place between Lucketts responded to a Snickersville Turn- Lime Kiln Road in the area of Goose Creek drivers to “Turn Around, Don’t Drown”! 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 30 and 4 a.m. on pike and Hibbs Bridge Road incident where Lane. Units from Leesburg, Philomont, Al- Deaths occur as people and their vehicles are Thursday as local fire and rescue squads were an individual in an SUV had been swept die, Hamilton and Lucketts arrived to find swept downstream. Do not attempt to drive called the scene to save stranded motorists. downstream. an adult stranded on the roof of their vehicle around barriers or signs warning that roads • Purcellville, Neersville, and Round Hill • In the middle of the night on Thursday, after attempting to cross a flooded roadway. are flooded, the department warns. Don Rose: Remembering A Champion – And More – For Youth Sports Donald Neff Rose, Sr. County. And, his influence passed away on Jan. 24, 2013. was large. His coaching and He was born on Oct. 16, 1938, mentoring to youth spanned to Thomas and Esther Rose in well over 40 years. “Don Paris, VA. He was a generous had a way of getting you man who dedicated his time involved,” said Gloria (Craun) to youth sports not only in Elgin, former president of Loudoun County but to the Greater Loudoun Babe Ruth. whole state of Virginia. He entered the Army “It was always for the kids,” Elgin continued. after graduating from Marshall High School “I picture him building a giant press box in where he served as a paratrooper for the 82nd heaven so Mickie Gordon, John Haske and Airborne. He was vice president of LEO Don could have a perfect view of every Construction, a Rose family business, and the baseball game.” (Mickie and John were well Babe Ruth State Commissioner of Virginia. known local sports advocates.) “He wanted He embodied sportsmanship and wanted all every kid to play, and every kid to be treated youth to be able to play sports in Loudoun Continued on page 18 “Cats” Coming to Blue Ridge Middle School The musical “Cats” will be making its who is in her fifth year of directing musicals next stop on the stage of Blue Ridge Middle at Blue Ridge. Past musicals have included School in Purcellville. The school is about to “Annie,” “Seussical,” “Bye Bye Birdie,” and become the first school in Loudoun County “Beauty and the Beast.” and one of the only schools in the Northern She is the co-founding artistic director Virginia area to stage the full musical of The Growing Stage, a youth theatre production of CATS, in cooperation with company. She has taught numerous acting Rodgers and Hammerstein Theatricals. and improvisation classes to youth and Loudoun’s Nocturnal Flyer – Yes! Flyer! The play is directed by Dolly Stevens, adults and directed more than 50 main stage Continued on page 18 Love Is In The Air, page 21 Wild Loudoun, page 13 2 Blue Ridge Leader & Loudoun Today February 2013

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Dr. Mike, in. Instead, I think you could tell him that, I really enjoyed while he may feel he is right in his position, your interview with his statements are upsetting to you. Let him CNN reporter Moni know that there is nothing wrong with his Basu last week. I having certain political views; however, dr. mike think your views on he is a father to a young boy who is very President Obama impressionable. At age 10, children begin and Congress were very balanced and to identify strongly with their same-sex respectful. I am writing because I could parents, and they internalize the messages We are use your help. My husband and I voted they hear – positive or negative. Not Now for Mitt Romney, and while I have moved surprisingly, your son is now repeating proud to be on to accept Mr. Obama as my president, what he is hearing from his father because, under New my husband remains bitter. He refers in large part, he likely looks up to, respects part of your to Mr. Obama as “Captain Clueless,” and wants to be like his father. Rather than Ownership “Obamanation,” “The Socialist,” etc. I resort to name calling and insults regarding Community am concerned since our 10 year old son Mr. Obama or Democrats for that matter, is now repeating some of those derogatory why not ask your husband to express his nicknames, and to my embarrassment, in thoughts on the topic more constructively public. I’ve told my husband that he needs with his boy. A good starting point could to curtail his negative, political statements be for your husband to teach his son around the kids, but he is adamant in his about the two major political parties. Age position that our current president is not appropriately, he could discuss the main NEWLY REMODELED good for his country, and it’s “good” for points of the Constitution or the Declaration the kids to believe that. Help. of Independence, or he could take a trip R in Loudoun County down to DC with his son to teach him about with a Family Friendly Dine-in our nation’s political history by visiting R, the monuments. Your husband could even Thank you for the kind words on my discuss why he voted for Mitt Romney and interview. Based on what you have written, his concerns for our current president. FRIDAY NIGHT IS I do not think you can challenge your husband directly on his behavior since he Continued on page 17 “TEEN SLICE NIGHT” is so passionate about what he believes All slices are$ 1.00 from 8pm-11pm HOLLOWAY COMPANY INC. DREAM | DESIGN | BUILD | FURNISH EVERY SATURDAY is our Pizza Making Demonstration at Noon! Bring the kids and learn how we make pizza and try making one for yourself FREE!

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A $310,000 regularly scheduled mainte- nance project for the 160 student Lincoln El- ementary School has turned into a very con- venient way for politicians to turn some of the most historic and educationally relevant Loudoun County educational institutions into nothing more than surplus property. Certain members of the Loudoun County School Board are arguing that these small old name of governance and leadership in the area schools – including (in addition to Lincoln of education. Elementary) schools in Aldie, Hillsboro, The schools under consideration for Hamilton, Middleburg, and Round Hill closure don’t just educate our smaller – cannot meet the relative per-pupil cost communities’ children. achieved by other more modern schools – that They preserve history – living history and they should be closed. And, what we really architectural history. The buildings and the need to do is build a large $30 million or so communities in which they operate have been new modern elementary school somewhere doing the same thing for 100 years or more. out in western Loudoun County ... really? They model and perpetuate the community- There are lots of politically correct based school concept. No one would argue arguments against these small schools. Out- that what goes on in a small, community- of-date buildings that require too much based school isn’t valuable to all of us. maintenance. Staffing costs that can’t be They instruct us on the appropriate balance sustained. An unrealistic connection to between what we spend on schools and what yesterday that allows “elitist” children to we get back. attend a school right there in their own As the School Board and, ultimately, community ... while children in other schools the Loudoun County Board of Supervisors get bussed far away from home. makes a decision on these Loudoun County But, if citizens in Loudoun County gems, they must understand they are making interact with their elected (and appointed) decisions on more than brick and mortar. representatives on any level, it must be to Their decisions have meaning for all Loudoun demand that these representatives address the County communities, not just the immediate whole of what Loudoun County needs in the communities these small schools serve.

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You Have A Target On Your Back Reducing Threats To Our Rural Economy

– By Valerie Cury Joyner middle of existing residential neighborhoods. – By Malcolm F. Baldwin the future Metro station growth centers, The proposed JLMA is the same as the old vastly improve transportation in eastern Those who live in the proposed Purcell- urban growth area set up decades ago when Our Board of Supervisors has made Loudoun, and sustain and strengthen our ville Joint Land Management Area (JLMA) are Purcellville was surrounded by farms. To use lowering property taxes a key objective, rural economy? in the target area for the future growth of an obsolete plan in a new amendment to the to be balanced by higher commercial tax It’s no surprise that the board focuses on Purcellville. If this growth area is approved County’s Revised General Plan is sheer folly, revenues. Several supervisors recently noted suburban issues, since six of our eight district as part of the County’s Revised General Plan, since hundreds of homes already exist in the that each new Loudoun residence costs supervisors represent Loudoun’s suburban sooner or later you will become part of Pur- JLMA. $1.61 in schools and other public services east, and nearly half the population of our two cellville, or, as the Loudoun Times Mirror called If you haven’t been following the saga of for every dollar it contributes to property western districts of Blue Ridge and Catoctin it “The Ideal Town.” the Purcellville Urban Growth Area Manage- tax revenue, while commercial development lies in suburban neighborhoods. Long-term Unfortunately, the newspaper didn’t men- ment Plan (PUGAMP), you should be. The costs only $0.31 for every revenue dollar it interests of rural Loudoun appear taken for tion the almost $70 million debt that the town voted to get rid of PUGAMP last year contributes. The board justifies its approval granted, misunderstood or neglected. town carries (about $9,000 per person). Nor and now it’s the county’s turn to agree to of Metro into Loudoun by plans to ensure Rural Loudoun’s economy returns more to did it mention the town water and sewer bills dissolve it. The resolution (CPAM2012-0002) net positive returns from new commercial the county in property tax revenue, tourism, that increase approximately 25 percent annu- that the county is using to eliminate the PU- development around the two Ashburn Metro and other economic benefits than it requires ally. As reported here in January, Purcellville GAMP still contains the JLMA, and if you are stations, despite cries of dismay and coming in county services and infrastructure. wants you in its JLMA ... regardless of your in it you can be the first to be absorbed by taxpayer doom. Maintaining this net economic benefit to feelings on the subject. a simple “boundary line adjustment.” Sure, Will our supervisors actually restrain costly the county requires continued low density Why, however, should you be in a “growth” you have a chance to protest that at a pub- residential development and foster more and demand for public services. But rural area in the first place if your neighborhood is lic hearing. But, if your public hearing goes rewarding commercial growth? Loudoun has economic attributes remain undervalued. already built up? According to its definition, the way the recent county planning commis- grown by over 15 fold in fifty years, so how The rural economy “doesn’t move the dial” a JLMA is specifically designed to supply wa- sion went (9-0 in favor of the resolution) kiss will our Board make future growth rates and in lowering taxes, one supervisor argued last ter and sewer from the town to surrounding your right to stay out of the town goodbye. property taxes more manageable and allow year. But, of course Loudoun’s costs and areas, and also to separate regions that have You can’t testify on your own behalf at the Loudoun residents to continue enjoying their taxes will rise if the rural economy declines “significantly different land uses.” However, one-judge legal proceeding. And, if the judge diverse suburban and rural “worlds?” How and the west becomes suburbanized. the proposed JLMA cuts right through the will the board ensure economic viability of Continued on page 27 Continued on page 8 Blue Ridge Since 1984 Letters To The Editor & Loudoun Today Gerrymandering cial consumes fewer dollars than residential, ral landscape. Who doesn’t? Baldwin is right, LEADER Dear Editor: but that really depends on where you draw that expanding residential development is Publisher & Editor Valerie Cury Joyner In 2011, the Republicans got 60 percent of the line and what the development looks likely to lead to tax increases. I agree com- the vote while the Democrats received only like. Your claim that adding the Metro and pletely that allowing increased density with- Creative DEPARTMENT 40% of the vote from statewide senate races. its mindboggling costs will protect anything out the proffers to cover 100 percent of the Andrea E. Gaines However, because the Democrats manipu- is, in a word, absurd. It will bring develop- costs that follow, is a mistake. But, Baldwin Meredith Hancock lated the districts, they were able to hold ex- ment and trigger tax increases. Don’t take wants to live in a sparsely populated rural actly half the seats in the senate. Thankfully my word for it. Just look east to Fairfax to utopia and (like the developers ) is schem- Advertising Republicans in Richmond had the courage to see the proof. ing for taxpayer-funded subsidies to pay for Judy D. Harbin Carol Morris Dukes fix the gerrymandering the Democrats had Generally you are correct when you say it. I repeat, the Baldwin Plan needs payers to done to thwart the voters. commercial consumes less, but there is underwrite his elitist pipe dream for western Here’s How to Reach Us! Democrats have been screaming “foul” more to the story. You miss at least two im- Loudoun. because Republicans stood up for what was portant things. Trying to limit intrusive development with ADVERTISING right and fixed it. When drawing district lines, First, look east to Fairfax County to see Metro is like trying to put out a house fire Email [email protected] lawmakers are supposed to keep areas of our future. They are raising taxes to cover with a stream of gasoline. It’s not gonna or call (540) 338-6200 common interest together. What does Lowes the estimated $3.1 billion cost to adapt Ty- work. When you try to put out the fire the Island have to do with Arlington? Democrats sons Corner to the new Metro-centered city. wrong way, it spreads. Metro screams for Judy D. Harbin, (703) 727-1321, took a few thousand houses in Lowes Island Costs associated with modifying and main- more development. Developers have lots [email protected] (Sterling) and made them into an Arlington taining infrastructure are too big to ignore of money and will use it to purchase more Carol Morris Dukes, district that is represented by Senator Fa- and are piled on top of the specific Metro development by manipulating the govern- [email protected] vola. It is gerrymandering like that, which the costs. $3.1 billion, that’s a lot of money for ment, just as they did to bring the Metro to Democrats had hoped would go unnoticed any county. Loudoun. As the costs of Metro accumulate Valerie Cury, (703) 943-8806, or unchallenged, that erodes the integrity of In the near future, Loudoun will raise prop- and people protest, the pressure will mount [email protected] our political process. erty taxes, impose a commercial industrial and feed the call for more commercial de- I hope the House passes the corrected tax on all business, and cut other spending to velopment under the pretense that this will creative department lines so that Democrats aren’t able to thwart pay for Metro related expenses. If you look provide tax relief, but the dog never seems Andrea Gaines, (703) 209-9992, the will of the voters in future elections! at Governor McDonnell’s new transporta- to catch his tail. [email protected] – Jeff Brown, Leesburg, VA tion plan, it seems he, too, has acquired the Politicians will be embarrassed by how Editor: train transit fetish and has asked for a sales low Metro ridership is and will be inclined to (letters to the editor & press releases): Rural Utopia? tax and motor vehicle registration fee in- grant more residential development to com- [email protected] Dear Editor: crease to cover the cost. Why? The answer pensate, and so goes the spiral of infrastruc- Malcolm Baldwin, in his article “Offsetting is that trains mean more of what you see in ture expansion inducing growth as it always Hot News Tips: the Costs of Residential Growth,” is way off Tysons Corner, and developers love that. does. Businesses will love it, and property [email protected] the mark. Mr. Baldwin, I get it that commer- Second, Mr. Baldwin loves the pristine ru- Continued on page 5 Webmaster: [email protected] We Welcome Your Letters To The Editor!

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To the Purcellville Town Council mission has already whole may show a to escape what they disliked about other Dear Council Members, recommended lim- need for such hous- communities in Loudoun and surrounding The Old Dominion Valley Homeowner’s As- its on traffic capac- “ ing, the direct need counties. The Comprehensive Plan directly sociation conducted a Board meeting on Sept. ity in the area of the The application for this for it in Purcellville asserts the community’s desire to maintain 19, 2012, and was informed of a proposed proposed develop- project has been submitted does not exist. The a small town atmosphere and this proposed development to build an apartment complex ment. The addi- existing tax-credit apartment complex is in direct opposition along the south side of Hirst Road adjacent to tional vehicle traffic to Town Council and is properties in town to the Comprehensive Plan as well as the our community. The application for this proj- from this high-den- currently slated to have 176 are north of Main Hirst Road charrette that was created for ect has been submitted to Town Council and is sity complex will units (up to 205), with seven Street and west the town. currently slated to have 176 units (up to 205), add to the already of Maple Avenue. We urge the Town Council to evaluate this with seven three-story buildings on 13 acres. congested com- three-story buildings on 13 Concentrating an application on more than just quantitative The Board of Directors and homeowners muter traffic during acres. additional complex measurements, such as properly filed applica- of ODV are opposed to this development peak rush hour pe- in this area will cre- tions or ordinance compliance, and exercise and implore the Town Council to deny the riods. Coupled with ate a lack of balance qualitative analysis in its evaluation. Affirm application and consider other viable options Loudoun Valley High within our town as the voice of the residents who moved here for the property as well as the effects this School bus/student ” well as can be con- for what the town is today and not for what development would have on the entire Town drivers and other general vehicular move- strued as a form of segregation for certain developers wish to make it in the future. If of Purcellville. ment through town, this will undoubt- races and income groups. Residential seg- small towns want to keep what sets them Residential concerns: edly have detrimental negative effects on regation produces negative socioeconomic apart, they should not try to mimic some- • Environmental: Purcellville’s 2025 the entire town and the residents who outcomes for minority groups and Purcell- thing else but instead be true to what estab- Comprehensive Plan places a high priority use these roads frequently. With limited ville’s public policy for housing should at- lished them in the beginning and what con- on open space preservation and this parcel space for widening the roads and the poor tempt to promote integration and mitigate tinues to attract visitors and residents. of land was identified in the plan for public aesthetic that four lane roads would have these negative effects with better planning The ODV board and its residents, while open space preservation and buffer for Ca- within town limits, adding projects that and placement of affordable housing. adamantly opposed to apartments on the toctin Creek. This Creek is classified by Vir- would increase the traffic flow through • Quality of Life: ODV residents, as well Stupar property, will be actively participating ginia’s Department of Environmental quality this area needs to be highly selective and as most residents in Purcellville, have con- in the deliberations and the process for any as “impaired riverine water and special at- scrutinized. cerns about the quality of their living ex- and all development along the Hirst Road tention should be given to those areas that • School Impact: The addition of sev- perience here. They chose long commutes and Maple Avenue corridors. are environmentally sensitive, such as wet- eral new schools has alleviated the over- lands, steep slopes, floodplains, and poorly crowding that existed at all grade levels drained areas.” This area contains mature and schools that serve the residents of Doing The Wrong Thing ... In Private trees and is an opportunity for the town Purcellville. Adding approximately five to – By Kelli Grim • In a May 2012 email, Town Manager Rob to provide an educational and recreational ten percent to our town population so Lohr wrote [to Councilman John Nave]: resource for their residents to enjoy whose rapidly, in addition to other residential No citizen should have to go to the time and “I believe that there is no immediate hur- costs would be considerably less than con- projects slated for development just out- expense of a formal Freedom of Information ry but if we want to purchase the whole structing large parks or recreational facili- side of town limits, would put a burden Act request to find out the basics of what their property [Hirst Farm II], he would prob- ties. Water tests show that water quality on our schools once again and it will take local government is doing. However, because ably want to know in the next 30 days but on the east side of Hatcher is measurably years to alleviate this due to the time and the Town of Purcellville routinely conducts pub- would be willing to wait for a reasonable worse than upstream adjacent to the in- money constraints for building additional lic business under the shroud of private emails time in order to close. I have this item on dustrial parks and further development will schools. and other communications – as opposed to the Infrastructure Committee’s close ses- exacerbate this and imperil a resource of • Community Balance: Purcellville open discussion in committees where citizens sion for the next week. We will also be able distinction and environmental quality. currently has the highest ratio of “afford- can listen in – it has also become routine for to discuss at the Ways and Means or TC • Traffic: Hirst Road is a byway for the able apartments” to per capita population ordinary citizens to have to avail themselves given final direction. I will also work with Town of Purcellville and the Planning Com- in the county. Although the county as a of the protections of FOIA, just to understand staff to explore funding options but believe what is going on ... the only alternative that would involve us Letters To The Editor continued from page 4 For example, a recent FOIA request pro- having to purchase is the first which would duced the following emails and letters on the have us owning all of the property. While owners will wonder why they paid to trans- and stimulate high density development in subject of Hirst Farm II – an 84-acre parcel of the Town may not like being in this business, form their community into something they western Loudoun county. undeveloped land outside of the Purcellville one way to hold down the cost would be don’t recognize ... or they will move out. Loudoun County is at a cusp with two very town limits directly across from the entrance to subdivide and sell some of the lots at a Transferring development rights sounds powerful forces working together to advance to the original Hirst Farm development on 690. later point to help offset our cost. I will good, but it will involve the same politicians their special interests. Developers want There has been no mention of this subject in work with staff to try and get some other and developers who control the process. more development and they seem to always a single town council or committee meeting. options identified for TC. Thanks, Rob” This guarantees that the interests of the little win. Mr. Baldwin promotes an elitist vision of However, the correspondence clearly reveals • In a December 2012 email, Town Manager guy will receive little consideration. a rural utopia, which, incidentally, also creates that this issue has been discussed by the town Rob Lohr wrote [to the Town Council]: Loudoun County was developing quite an imbalance as it consumes far more in ser- council and staff in numerous emails, letters, “Dear Town Council, The gentleman well even without the new train – so well, vices than it pays for in taxes. In that respect, meetings, and closed sessions. who purchased the property yesterday in fact, that the data showed that rejecting the elitists and developers have something in Emails and Letters Revealed has already had his engineer contact us Metro would likely have yielded a windfall of common, they need you, the taxpayer, to turn Through FOIA: and the count to get background infor- revenue without the expense. But, instead a blind eye and pay up to enrich them both. • In a letter dated May 15, 2012, a repre- mation. In a more relaxed environment, of grasping that opportunity to shed our Can we benefit from the coming Metro, or sentative for the property owner of Hirst the Town could open discussions of pur- distinction as the most taxed county in the any new development for that matter? The Farm II wrote to Town Manager Rob Lohr: chasing the property if you are interest- eastern U.S., we bought in so our quality of answer is that it will take a lot more than “Your letter ... proposed an option of de- ed. While we are tight on funds needed life will be strained even more. imagination. It will require that we elect veloping 14-20 acres in either the north- for other capital projects (SCR), the price By choosing Metro, Loudoun committed hard-nosed principled negotiators who are east or southeast portions of the prop- may be attractive enough that we could to an extremely costly remake where busi- loyal to the citizenry, not those beholden to erty, and donating the remainder of the hold the property and sell some of it to ness development is drawn into station area the powerful special interests that strive to property to the town. Mr. Cangiano would help pay for the purchase cost. Since it clusters. This sounds consistent with Mr. dominate the growth of our beautiful and like to proceed with that option, given the sold for only $615,000 we could offer a Baldwin’s vision for preserving western Lou- prosperous county. town would allow approximately 48 lots.” premium of $50,000 to $75,000 and he doun but it will in the long run, drive up taxes – David LaRock, Hamilton Continued on page 17 On the web with daily updates at www.brleader.com 6 Blue Ridge Leader & Loudoun Today February 2013 Welcome Winter! New Year New Barre! Yoga Time Studio 130 N. 21st Street, Purcellville (across from Nichols Hardware) 571-405-1481 [email protected] www.yogatimestudio.com

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Reducing Threats To Our Rural Economy, continued from page 4 Just Like Nothing (Else) on Earth: Middleburg

Our rural economy has grown, not because rural business to continue with greater By Tim Jon there was the time we took my parents out of exclusionary efforts of the “elites” (an security. But, not all properties have the for dinner at the fabled Red Fox Inn on Main oft-repeated charge), but by productive attributes required, and many farmers look I never thought I’d be Street (the place which still exhibits damage economic use of rural resources. Rural toward future sale of their development lots doing this, but I really from Civil War cannon-balls, so I’m told). businesses provide revenue of well over for retirement income. need to issue a formal We had some wonderful times in and around $100 million a year, most obviously from A third strategy has been adopted in 2010 apology here. I am very that little town. And, on the “artistic” side of our 34 wineries and 100-odd vineyards, our my life, there were countless times I offered by Frederick County, Virginia: a Transfer of sorry, Middleburg. Yeah jon produce farms, bed and breakfasts, wedding Development Rights program. Unlike the – you heard right; I feel my Readers Theatre services for the local venues, and the arts, culinary and equine Purchase of Development Rights program I’d been neglecting one library on Reed Street. I think I enjoyed those sectors. Equine alone employs over 1,000 that requires county funding, this program of our most charming places in the County occasions as much as any audience member people and attracts growing numbers of uses free-market practices and requires no (heck, one of the most charming little Towns – others of which I joined (audiences – that tourists from all over the metro region. All taxpayer funds. The right to develop one’s in America, when you come right down to it). is), in order to watch performances of my rural sectors increasingly attract tourists land has market value, so owners in the You see, I’m very good at excuses, if you friends in shows at the Hill School Theater. into rural Loudoun, thanks in good part to agricultural area may sell such rights to an hadn’t already noticed. I can come up with Hallmark moments, all (and far too long vigorous efforts of Visit Loudoun and the owner or developer in the county’s urban an absolutely iron- ago!). In fact, I can’t county’s rural economic development staff. area designated for increased development clad explanation for think of a single time But our rural economy remains fragile density. Frederick encourages preservation having failed to perform I’ve been in that locale because current rural zoning has not fully of farms with the best soils by granting them some of the most when I had anything but protected it from disruptive development double the number of saleable development painless tasks; but, on an extremely rewarding pressures. The recession has merely disguised rights for possible transfer. The program’s the other hand, I’m time. I’ve just scratched and postponed its vulnerability. Today we implementation has been delayed by the probably even better the surface in the old have at least 15,000 additional houses that recession, but it is well received and not at apologizing. “Take memory bank in those can be built by right in rural Loudoun, and seen (as it might be perceived by some in responsibility!” I often preceding sentences. we continue to lose farms and farmland. In Loudoun’s heated political arena) to be some say, and I’ll stand by my So – back to the ‘here 2002, we had 1,516 farms on 164,753 acres; kind of gift to the landed “elite.” Working words on this one. It’s and now’ – why the more in the ensuing five years we lost over 100 farmers and developers view the program as my own fault for not having answered the call recent neglect, excuses, distance & the rest? farms and 22,000 farmland acres. The rural a practical market-driven tool. of Middleburg’s many offerings over the past Well, life brings change: time and energy couple of years in this column – but no more. being at a premium these past few years, zoning put back in place in 2007 does not Might Loudoun adopt such a market-based No, sir. coupled with the geographic distance from my maintain the protections established by the program? One concern is that TDRs do not So, I grabbed the bull by the horns early home in Leesburg – I took this combination earlier rural zoning in 2003 that the Virginia bring proffers from developers because they one morning, camera and coffee in hand, and and cooked up a real recipe for procrastination. Supreme Court rejected two years later stand as a direct exchange of development I made my touristic way down to the fabled But, as I said, I took the initiative and because of alleged flaws in public notice. rights from the agricultural “sending/selling” center of the “Hunt Country” in Loudoun’s placed myself back in what’s really one of New vulnerability resulted because: area to a designated “receiving/purchasing” southwest corner. my favorite places on earth early that one • The 2004-2007 Republican-majority board area. But, in fact, we know that Loudoun’s And that oft-quoted phrase triggers another morning – checking in on some of the old of supervisors, being development-friendly, proffers do not now pay for the capital of my excuses: “Oh, it’s just a bunch of idle sights, re-discovering a few I’d let fade away, was unwilling to appeal that decision or re- facilities required, nor do they ever cover rich people down there – out of touch with and discovering others for future experience. advertise to correct any notice deficiency. the high operating costs of schools and other the lives of us REAL Loudouners.” Yeah, I was reminded that what many of us allow So, rural Loudoun reverted to 3-acre zoning public services. I’ve probably felt that way more than once ourselves to think and feel of Middleburg – for 21 months; Another concern is that TDRs will (admit it - many of us have). that it’s just a ‘place for the rich’ – out of reach • During that time the county processed 172 only be suited to receiving areas where But on countless other occasions, I’ve been for those of us with ‘real lives’ – is really subdivision applications for 3-acre zoning in transportation and other services can keep completely “romanced over” by my many NOT what I’ve found to be the case. Ever. the previously down-zoned rural sector; and pace with greater density. But, TDRs remain experiences in Middleburg over my years in This historic little community is made up of • Finally, the agreed-upon rural zoning a viable tool; development pressures on this very varied locality. Let’s see: there was a large proportion of what I’d call ‘”humble” “compromise” allowing 5-acre “cluster” rural Loudoun, forestalled by recession, will the coverage of political events at the historic (yet very charming) dwellings, streets, public development on 20- acre lots in the increase from approved subdivisions, bringing community center during my first months on facilities and untraveled corners. northwestern sector (AR-1) actually resulted higher valuation of agricultural land, adverse the job as News Director for what once was Yes, there are the high-profile attractions in essentially the same overall density as the impacts on agritourism and increased costs another charming little institution in these in Middleburg, of course. And, some of 3-acre zoning it replaced, because density to the county from each new home. parts: Wage Radio of Leesburg. I made some the landmarks exhibit facades – just like there had previously been allowed on net Since our article last month, the Planning long-lasting friends at some of those initial people I’ve met in some places. But I’ve yet acreage available for development (minus Commission has rejected two of the eight events in those days – many of which were to encounter a ‘false’ person in this Town. floodplain, steep slopes, etc.), but the new pending developer proposals to shift zoning held right there – in Downtown Middleburg. And, hopefully, it’ll never feel that way zoning was based upon gross acreage (not from commercial to residential. But, the fate Gee – that’s pushing 20 years ago, now. Then about me, either. excluding such unbuildable lands). of all of them – totaling over 10,000 units Not surprisingly, therefore, last year every – depends on board decisions. Given the Student Selected for Journalism Conference board’s announced commercial priorities rural business sector participating in the Loudoun Valley High School student in hands-on, experiential learning through and understanding of residential costs, we Rural Economic Development Council’s Alexandra Rood has been nominated to decision-making simulations that challenge should expect either rejection of all rezoning development of a business strategy reported represent Virginia as a national youth them to solve problems and explore the proposals or, at the very least, approval only significant problems dealing with the threat correspondent to the 2013 Washington creative, practical, and ethical tensions under conditions that will not increase net and reality of suburban development. Journalism and Media Conference at George inherent in journalism and media. The residential growth and costs to the county. What can be done to reduce threats Mason University in July. experiential portion of the program is to our rural economy? First, it requires TDRs warrant serious consideration as Rood has been awarded the opportunity to complemented by speakers who are well- support for the new Rural Business Strategy a means toward that end. We need our join a group of 250 students from across the known leaders in the media community. to strengthen entrepreneurship in rural supervisors to direct the county staff to assess country to participate in an intensive week Presenters include prominent journalists, Loudoun. Second, rural businesses will the ways in which a TDR program might long study of journalism and media. Rood was CEO’s of major media outlets, researchers also need continued protection through effectively reduce residential development chosen based on academic accomplishments and recent college graduates successfully conservation easements. Loudoun has some in rural Loudoun. Addressing this issue will and a demonstrated interest and excellence in entering the field. Last year’s conference 51,000 acres in conservation easements – further board’s desire to reduce residential journalism and media studies. included Hoda Kotb, Chuck Todd, Brian virtually all in our rural section – that allow costs through greater commercial development. National youth correspondents participate Lamb and Neil Leifer. More online at www.brleader.com February 2013 Blue Ridge Leader & Loudoun Today 9 Saint Francis de Sales Catholic Church Breaks Ground on New Parish Center A new Parish Center is in the future for Saint Francis de Sales Catholic Church in Purcellville. The church broke ground Jan. 24 on the 26,465-square foot building. When completed, the Parish Center will provide 11 classrooms for religious education and other classes, a multi-media center and youth ministry and religious education Left to right: Father Tewes (St. Francis), Eliel Alfon offices. In addition, the center will feature a (Hughes Group Architects), Mike Bromley (Chamberlain 6,491-square foot multi-purpose hall that can Construction), Father Escalante (St. Francis de Sales), host basketball games and other large events. Geary Higgins (Board of Supervisors), Purcellville “After many years of planning, we are Mayor Bob Lazaro, Mark Anthony (Arlington Diocese), delighted to start the next phase of our and Jack Burden (St. Francis de Sales Parish Center Building Our Faith campaign with the start of Building Committee). HI construction on our new Parish Center,” said as a mission church in western Loudoun STUNNING HOME STORIC WINCHESTER Saint Francis de Sales pastor Father Ronald County. In 1967 it became a full parish, with $525,000 NEW LISTING $165,000 Escalante. “We long ago outgrew our current 99 families, after the Capuchin Franciscan Stunning home on 4.09 acres. Every upgrade you could want. Fabulous federal style home built in 1838 on National Historic facilities, and the new Parish Center will let Friars, New Jersey Province, and the Diocese Hw floors on main and upper levels, upgraded maple kitchen Registry. Large rooms, high ceilings, original windows, fabulous cabinets, granite & stainless appl. , stone gas fp in fr, Pella Windows hallway, foyer, built-ins, hw floors, 5 fp's (only 1 exposed) the list us expand our youth and education programs, of Richmond, offered to serve here. By June & doors, wrap around porch w/recessed lighting. Finished LL of character goes on... Much of plumbing and wiring is updated. provide a great place for teens to hang out, and w/rec. Rm, 2nd kitchen area, full bath... Beautiful 16x22 rear Walk to Winchester down town walking mall. 1992 the congregation had grown to 250 screened porch, above ground pool w/lg deck, side load garage. provide a new place for large parish events families, and moved to its current location with Shows like a model!!... right on our church grounds.” a church that can seat 500. In January, 1997, Hughes Group Architects designed the after 30 years with the Capuchin Friars, an old LOVETTSVILLE $99,000 Parish Center and Chamberlain Construction 2.42 acre lot in town. Possibility of 5 lot subdivision. Perfect era ended and a new era began as the church opportunity for small builder looking for a great project or will oversee its construction. said goodbye to its last friar, and welcomed its someone who wants to build a home in town with privacy. “The architects designed a beautiful first Diocesan Pastor. Today, Saint Francis de Backs to park land. facility for us that is incredibly functional Sales numbers more than 1,470 families. and that perfectly suits our campus setting,” The church expects construction to be TSVILLE RENTAL Escalante said. “We are also excited to have LOVET BEAUTIFUL LOT $59,000 completed in early 2014. More information .68 acre lot with tremendous views. 18 lot community the opportunity to work with Chamberlain to $2,200/MONTH about the Parish Center building project Former model single family never lived in. 4 bdrm, 2.5 baths, family surrounded by 115 acres of rolling, open & wooded, see it come to fruition.” -- including architectural renderings of the room w/gas fp, finished lower level rec room. Great neighborhood permanent open common space w/over 1 mile of Catoctin Creek frontage. Well installed. Approved perc site. Saint Francis de Sales Catholic Church was building – can be found at the Saint Francis de within walking distance to restaurants. Great location for MARC dedicated in 1921 at 16th and Main Street in Sales Parish Center building website, www. rain commuting. Woodgrove high school district. Purcellville, and for the next 46 years served buildingourfaith.org.

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Amy V. Smith’s Money Talks A Moment of Silence Starting Seeds – By Mary Rose Lunde 12 Financial Resolutions Outside ... Early For the first – By Amy Smith choices here. Review your overall asset and very likely allocation and make whatever adjustments Review and revamp your financial plan only time in the are indicated. entire day, most all year long Evaluate your sources of retirement Instead of hauling of the school is income – most retirees have several sources completely quiet. out those familiar New of income such as Social Security, pensions, Year’s resolutions There is no sound of retirement portfolios, rental properties, etc. If pencils scratching about eating less and too much of your retirement income is from exercising more, how the paper or feet sources you consider less than solid, it may tapping the ground. Lunde about focusing on be time to reposition your assets. something that’s also Observing the halls, Review your Social Security statement there is no movement there either. The few – By Donna Williamson very good for you – If you’re not yet retired, you need to go students that have lagged behind the bell in the long run – and online and establish an account with the Recently, I learned of a new way to start are motionless, watched by teachers. Then even sooner? I’m smith Social Security Administration-the SSA no seeds outside – early. The idea came from a voice sounds over the PA system and the talking about your longer sends individual statements of accrued a blog I routinely read and the idea involves minute of silence is complete. financial plan – your fiscal health, if you will. benefits in the mail. milk or water jugs, with holes in the bottom, If a person wandered into a class just The approach of a new year – or any time, Review the tax efficiency of your burned with a red-hot screwdriver. The jug before the morning announcements came for that matter – is a great time to review charitable giving – Give, but do so with an is cut almost in half so the uncut portion on, he or she would find mass chaos. your plan and make whatever revisions might eye toward reducing your tax liability. Think can act as a hinge opening the top on hot Teachers often struggle to quiet their be indicated. With that in mind, here are 12 strategically about your contributions. days (frequently common in February and classes before the announcements in order suggested resolutions that, if followed, could Check to see if you retirement plan is March). The plastic top is left off entirely. Or to hear. The moment of silence is, however, help you go a long way toward attaining your on track – Losses incurred during the most you might use the almost transparent plastic respected by most students. financial goals. recent recession may have derailed and/ bottle-type kitty litter containers, which are “I respect it and try to keep quiet until Get your balance sheet in order-You can’t or delayed the retirement plans of many larger and heavier than milk jugs. after,” said sophomore Dhara Viradia. realistically expect to reach a goal without investors. The important thing is to respond Potting mix – slightly moist – is placed in The minute of silence is thought of as a knowing where you’re starting from. Using and determine—promptly and realistically— the bottom half of the jug along with seeds that time to reflect, and even if the student does Dec. 31 of last year as the effective date, what changes might be needed. are NOT buried. Seeds can include perennials not wish to engage in silence, staying quiet update your personal balance sheet (assets Make the indicated changes – By now – columbine, digitalis, larkspur, delphinium, as respect to others is of key importance. versus liabilities, broadly speaking). you should have a good idea of where you hollyhock, nepeta, lupine, bachelor buttons, Sadly, some students do not honor the Review your budget and spending habits stand overall. Go after any problem areas—or and the edibles like spinach, kale, peas, moment of silence and instead hold – Although some budget items are fixed, a opportunities—systematically and promptly. broccoli, oregano, cilantro – in February. In whispered conversations, disturbing the sharp pencil can produce significant savings Set up a regular review schedule with March, we could try more tender plants such moment of silence. on other costs. your advisor – Advisors can’t help you with as cosmos, zinnia, marigolds, lettuce, basil, “I think it’s crazy when kids can’t just be Review the titling of your accounts – what they don’t know. Establish a regular parsley, carrots, and beets. Label with magic quiet for 60 seconds,” said a junior. review your account titling and determine if schedule of getting together and reviewing markers on the jug. Another side of the moment of silence that’s still the arrangement you want. your portfolio, your financial and retirement The blog author also grows tomatoes this reflects upon religion. Despite what people Designate and update your beneficiaries plans, and what’s happening in your life. way, starting in March, and tells readers that – If you don’t correctly document and update may believe, during the minute of silence, ______religion and education are connected. A the tomatoes are equal to those started inside your beneficiary designations, who gets Amy V. Smith Wealth Management, LLC, is an and seem stronger. what may be determined not according to independent firm. Amy V. Smith, CFP, CIMA offers common view of the minute of silence is that securities through Raymond James Financial Services, I have not tried yet, but, I am eager to see your wishes, but by federal or state law, or it gives students a chance to pray in silence Inc., member FINRA/SIPC. Her office is located at 161 without the distractions of opinionated if it works well. This approach would also by the default plan document used in your Fort Evans Road, NE, Ste 345, Leesburg, VA 20176. take the seed-starting tray and heat mat off the retirement accounts. (703-669-5022). www.amysmithwealthmanagement. responses and educational standpoints. com. Any opinions are those of Amy v. Smith and dryer. Evaluate your cash holdings – Everyone “It’s a time when kids of all religions can not necessarily those of RJFS or Raymond James. do whatever religious ritual they want at Setting the jugs in a broad, flat plastic bin should have a certain amount of cash assets- Expressions of opinion are as of this date and are subject keeps them from toppling over in the wind. six or more months of living expenses is a to change without notice. 2006-2012. The information school in the company of their peers,” said contained n this report does not purport to be a complete That bin should also have drainage holes. The common rule of thumb-that can be accessed sophomore Rachael Greenman. description of the securities, markets, or developments “This time is when anyone can observe seeds are permitted to freeze and get rain and quickly and easily. referred to in this material. The information has been snow through the top hole and are only half- Revisit your portfolio’s asset allocation obtained from sources considered to be reliable but a prayer to whatever they believe in,” said we do not guarantee that the foregoing material is opened on very warm days. – Many investment professionals believe junior Garrett Fraino. accurate or complete. Any information is not a complete The minute of silence observed in For good photos and more detail, check A market volatility is here to stay. If it is, are summary or statement of all available data necessary for Garden for the House blog full of recipes, you comfortable with the level of risk in making an investment decision and does not constitute the public school system is interpreted plant info, and decorating ideas by Kevin Lee a recommendation. You should discuss any tax or legal differently by every student and staff your portfolio? You want to make informed issues with the appropriate professional. Jacobs. Go to http://www.agardenforthehouse. member. For some, it’s a time of peace com/ and search for milk jugs – he has written and quiet. Many students see it as a way several blogs on this topic. to express themselves, or reflect upon their Vocelli Pizza Reopens daily lives and the news. The quietest times Should you try this, I will be eager to hear Randy Fox, award winning Vocelli Pizza Purcellville. “Purcellville is a family friendly often occur right after a natural disaster or of your experiences. Old dogs, new tricks! multi-unit franchisee, is very excited about community. Families need a casual place they tragedy, as students take time to process ______recently re-opening a completely redesigned can eat pizza without the bar-type atmosphere. those who have fallen. A few students and Purcellville Vocelli Pizza location –with We are that place. Families come join us and eat Donna Williamson is a master gardener, teachers can be seen bowing their heads updated dining space and a range of flavorful together, ” said Randy. garden designer, and garden coach. She to pray. The moment of silence is a way artisan pizzas and other “craveable” menu Vocelli Pizza is inviting the community to has taught gardening and design classes at for students to engage in silent activities items. Randy, who also operates three other stop by their first annual Taste of Vocelli Day the State Arboretum of Virginia, Oatlands of their choosing. Said junior Carolina Virginia locations including Reston, South on Saturday, Feb. 16 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. in Leesburg, and Shenandoah University. Chung, “It’s a short but important time for Loudoun, and Herndon has been a Vocelli A free sampling of the new menu items will Author of The Virginia Gardener’s people to meditate or pray if they want.” Pizza Franchisee since 1997. be available. Vocelli Pizza, 721 E Main St, Companion: An Insider’s Guide to Low- ______Vocelli Pizza is a family-owned business and Purcellville, VA 20132 Maintenance Gardening in Virginia, Mary Rose Lunde is a junior at Potomac takes pride in making a positive contribution Phone: 540-441-7464; contact Donna at dwfinegardening.com, Falls High School. 540-877-2002. to the communities they serve, including Web: www.vocellipizza.com. On the web with daily updates at www.brleader.com 12 Blue Ridge Leader & Loudoun Today February 2013 Support Our Local Food Banks – By Mark Gunderman donations to fill them to the maximum. Food The escalating cost of living combined and monetary donations with the loss of higher paying jobs has are desperately needed put many people in our area in a financial to serve needy families. dilemma. Lower wage jobs appear to be Foods that will help the a larger share of our community’s total Photo: Mark Gunderman most are peanut butter, employment. The surge in population and jelly, cereal, cake and cookie mixes, canned tomato products, gunderman rising cost of housing in our community bagged beans or rice, canned black beans, canned chicken, have added stress on resources and make it canned fruit, oatmeal, canned chili and all types of soups. much harder for lower wage earners to make ends meet. Those As we begin a new year, the Thanksgiving and Christmas with modest income struggle to pay for housing, groceries, holidays are behind us; however, there are many families in the childcare, health care, and education among other essentials. county that still require emergency support from our Loudoun- Imagine the difficulty of choosing whether your family eats based food banks. LINK against Hunger is an all volunteer-run or has clothes on their back? Many families with children organization providing food and financial assistance to people in living in at-risk situations depend on local food banks in order need in the Herndon, Sterling and Ashburn areas for more than to have enough money to make rent. Keeping families stable 40 years. LINK, along with other area food banks in Loudoun, in the same home helps children remain in one school and reach out to all four corners of the county and are as follows: prevents them from experiencing the loss of family members, • Mt. Olive Baptist Church - Five Loaves Two Fishes, friends and familiar neighborhoods. Leesburg (703-286-5030) In our community, the nation’s wealthiest county by median • Loudoun Interfaith Relief, Leesburg (703-777-5911) household income, about 11,000 children qualify for subsidized meals — about 16 percent of the total student population. • Messiahs Market at Community Church, Ashburn (571- More than three years after the 2007-2009 recession officially 209-5000) concluded, more Americans are now receiving food subsidies • Grace Ministries at Crossroads, Ashburn (703-729-5100) than at the end of the recession. • Guilford Baptist Church, Old Sterling (703-430-6444) It’s been well documented since the recession began in December 2007 that poverty levels have risen and homes and • LINK against Hunger, Sterling (703-437-1776) jobs have been lost. Demand for food, for dental and medical • Tree of Life Ministries, Purcellville (703-554-3595) care and assistance for rent and utilities has dramatically • Seven Loaves Services, Middleburg (540-687-3489) increased. Middle class families are economizing and shopping at thrift stores as they attempt to tackle an unfamiliar This year, the faith community asks every man, women and and uncompromising economy. For many people, it just school child living in Loudoun to please be conscious of the doesn’t make sense. needy that live among us. Be strong in your faith and above all Due to the extraordinarily high demand for food to support things do everything in love. Please, once a day, once a week our neighbors, the local food bank pantry shelves require your or even once a month, be a Good Samaritan!

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According to headmaster Dr. them, especially as we continue to increase Restoration Fund designed ville and surrounding com- Randy Hollister, “As we continue to grow our enrollment and evolve our program.” Dr. to repair broken and unsafe munities, including many in numbers and expand our programs, we Hollister continued, “We are excited to be monuments and grave mark- of the founding families of want to add a dynamic educator to lead our moving ahead with this important position, ers – some dating back to the “The German Settlement.” prekindergarten through fifth grade faculty to which will greatly benefit our lower school late 1800s. Approximately 250 military help us as we continue to expand our vision, faculty, the education of our lower school Many monuments in the cemetery have veterans from Lovettsville and surrounding explore new uses of technology to support students, and the overall experience of our become damaged over the years through communities are buried here; the cemetery’s instruction and learning, and educate our lower school parents.” gravesite settling, weather damage, and other trustees carefully mark all known veterans’ students to be productive members of our The listing for this position can be found factors. Upright headstones have become graves with flags on Memorial Day. changing global community.” under the employment section of our detached from their bases, and larger monu- Individuals interested in contributing to For the past several years, assistant Loudoun Country Day School web site at ments have fallen or are leaning to one side the effort may send their gift to Lovetts- headmaster Tim Beauchemin has been filling www.lcds.org. and in danger of falling and being damaged. ville Union Cemetery Company Monu- Others are cracked or broken. ment Restoration Fund, PO Box 146, 2013 Loudoun Grown Expo Ready To Go The number of monuments and grave Lovettsville, VA 20180. The exhibitor lineup for the 2013 Loudoun New to the event this year are food vendors ______markers needing repair, particularly in the Grown Expo has been finalized and this that will be located outside the tabernacle, so cemetery’s older sections, has exceeded the Funds contributed to the general Restoration year’s event has expanded again. The that guests can have a meal while enjoying company’s ability to fund repairs out of basic Fund are tax-deductible under the Internal 2013 Expo has 36 exhibitors including nine the event. Food can be purchased from operating funds. Lot owners are responsible Revenue Code, so long as they are intended wineries, five CSAs (Community Supported Fun Country Kettle Corn, Good Grubbin’, for maintaining the site and monuments. for the maintenance and improvement of the Agriculture growers), and many other Magnolia’s at the Mill, Monk’s BBQ, and rural economy entrepreneurs – including the Roving Italian. But, many monuments go back many genera- cemetery as a whole. Donations intended for Purcellville’s own Catoctin Creek Distilling “This year’s Expo has all the makings of tions and it is often not possible to locate a lot a specific gravesite, while welcome, are not Company and Corcoran Brewing. a great event,” said Purcellville Mayor Bob owner’s descendants. tax deductible. For more information email The Expo will take place on Saturday, Feb. Lazaro. “Last year, nearly 2,000 folks joined Union Cemetery was established in 1879 Jack Burden at jack.burdens.org. 16, from 2 pm to 6pm at the historic Bush with us to take in what the best of western Tabernacle at Fireman’s Field, 250 South Loudoun has to offer ... I am confident Doing The Wrong Thing ... In Private, continued from page 5 Nursery Avenue, Purcellville. Admittance to that folks will enjoy what will be offered the event is free. at the Expo this year. We wish to thank our could walk away. Just something to think many examples of things being discussed in Local musical talent will be featured sponsors: Shamrock Music Shoppe and Dulles about over the holidays. Thanks, Rob” private letters and emails among town coun- including: Miguel Aubertin (reggae), Brade Greenway.” • In a December 2012, Councilman James cil members and staff, and with developers. & Ami Byers (soulful R&B), and Sheila For details on the Expo, please visit Wiley wrote [to Rob Lohr]: “Absolutely These private discussion deal with very public Marie (Patsy Cline review). www.loudoungrownexpo.com. make every attempt to acquire this prop- issues, including possible amendments to the erty. Can we not offer conservation Comprehensive Plan, annexations, boundary easements, tax considerations, etc. far in line adjustment schemes, and re-zonings that Ask Dr. Mike, continued from page 2 excess of his purchase price?? Buy it as may allow very high density projects in areas Dr. Mike, you suggest as a last resort!! Jim Wiley” that would be better served by existing zoning. I was shocked to find my husband’s friend’s wife, who is 7 months pregnant, smoking The Loudoun County Comprehensive Plan In a recent planning commission work ses- cigarettes on our deck at a party we recently hosted at our home. She actually smoked Amendment 2012-002 states, “In 2012, rec- sion discussing the PDH zoning (high density several cigarettes throughout the course of the evening, and it was very upsetting to me. ognizing that the Town did not desire any in- zoning) Planning Commissioner Cathy Bow- How can someone be so irresponsible and reckless? While my husband agrees with, me creased density and growth outside the cur- man said that there is not enough vacant land he is loyal to his friendship, and he told me that I had “to get over it” because she is the rent incorporated town boundaries into the inside the town to allow for such zoning. wife of his friend, and I am occasionally be expected to do things as a couple with them. I JLMA [Joint Land Management Area overseen One of the comments made was that there refuse to continue to spend time with someone that I have absolutely no respect for, which by the town and the county], the Purcellville are hundreds of acres outside the town limits is where I am with this as woman and mother. We, of course, are in a huge fight. What Joint Policies Review Committee and the and all you have to do is annex them. are your thoughts? Town of Purcellville called for the repeal of Private communications on issues of pub- T in Loudoun County the PUGAMP” [Purcellville Urban Growth lic importance – communications previous- Area Management Plan]. ly “open” to the public – are wrong. Plain T, The Hirst Farm II project is only one of and simple. Smoking while pregnant, with what we know about the effects of smoking on prenatal development, I agree, is simply unacceptable. Nicotine addiction, however, is one of the most difficult addictions to overcome. Beyond the poor choice to smoke while pregnant, I think you are also bothered as much as you are by this person’s behavior because she is doing it openly in public with no hesitation or explanation. Not knowing anything more about your husband’s friend’s wife’s background or decision to continue to smoke, I think you should temper your strong position. It also does not seem that your husband is asking you to become best friends with his friend’s wife, so I think you need to adopt a more tolerant approach to the situation. I think you should ask your husband to give you some time and to not plan anything social with these friends for a while given your upset. Why not plan a visit with them after the baby is born. Maybe this woman who has offended you so much with her smoking, will surprise you later and turn out to be a good mom in other ways. ______Michael Oberschneider “Dr. Mike” is the Founder and Director of Ashburn Psycho- logical Services (APS), a private mental health clinic comprised of 12 MD and PhD level mental health clinician. He and his team are here to serve our Loudoun children, teens and adults. To learn more about Dr. Mike and the APS team, please visit: www.ashburnpsych. com or call (703) 723-2999. More online at www.brleader.com 18 Blue Ridge Leader & Loudoun Today February 2013 Umpires Needed! Sushi – Tails from the Barnyard – By Bill Roth realize how hard mice population down, but – enough said! I you work. Even Love is Honk! Honk! glared right back at them.) It might be the coldest days of the winter those bellowing fans in the Honk! Honk! Then, oh goodness! thus far but already we can faintly hear in from the sidelines air. Honk! Honk, Honk, Honk! Honk, Honk, Honk! the background, “Com-on blue”! A holler that earlier in the Just as Mrs. B reached for the hose to get fresh from the stands coming from the fan, parent game could see water for all the birds, Old Gnarly Gander or coach on a warm spring day who believes better than you, are Goose came flying up behind her quite they have a better view of the pitch or play there at the end with unexpectedly. He swung his neck around, than the umpire. And, not long from these a “Good job blue”. Dead of winter you say? Too cold outside, opened his big honker and slammed Mrs. blustery cold days, will the once again Not only does your service to our too warm outside, clearly Mother Nature B right in the knee. “Oye”; she screamed. time hardened tradition of second-guessing community provide a healthy environment can’t make up her mind regarding what she “Gnarly Gander you bad, bad, Goose!” the umpire be in full swing. It matters not in which children can learn teamwork and wants the weather to be – winter or spring, it UGGGG!!! Grabbing a rake, Mrs. B the sport, as fans of all ages always know sportsmanship along with the great game is all mixed up. swung right back at Gnarly! And, Gnarly and the goose gang screamed and honked, more than the official on the court or field. of baseball, but the umpire skills you learn Tiki, our dear little Chihuahua, is barking waddling in circles together as if the entire However, with the NFL as example, fall 2012 can help you move on to a larger venue if impatiently to Mrs. B that she has locked her out of the mudroom, keeping her from world was coming to an end. The male geese gave us a snapshot of life without trained you choose. The time put into learning the cuddling in her cozy bed. Running up the tossed their necks round and round, while the officials of a game, showing the fairness of mechanics of the game gives you possibilities stairs, Mrs. B opened the mudroom door. female geese danced in the middle hissing the contest comes in question. outside of Little League baseball. Umpiring So every spring, amid the fresh cut grass, Tiki joyfully climbed under her doggy and gossiping amongst each other. I stayed gives you job skills, management training as as close as possible to Mrs. B. (A goose neck those brave few dust off their equipment, blanket, just her nose sticking out. She was well as upon occasion the good fortune to can do some powerful damage and nothing find earplugs and take to the field to umpire now content. carry it to a national level for either youth or Mrs. B gave me (the Mighty Farm Cairn hurts worse than when Gnarly Gander gets for America’s pastime, baseball. For this paid players. Quite a few of our current and Terrier, Sushi) the nod to join her. Obediently, you in the knee cap!) But, poor Mrs. B. I upcoming spring season, Upper Loudoun former umpires have gone on to officiate high I followed Mrs. B out the farmhouse door and knew she was in a world of hurt. Limping Little League (ULLL) is in need of adding to school, college, and semi-pro baseball. jumped in next to her in the four-wheel drive along, she headed straight toward Quackery our umpire crew. Needed are kids 13 years So, if you believe you have what it takes to Rhino (a small Jeep-type thing we use to zip Pond. Gnarly and the goose gang backed up of age or older as well as adults of any age. be an umpire, Upper Loudoun Little League around the farm). I love riding on the Rhino away from Mrs. B as she swung the garden ULLL provides training to all those who step wants to hear from you! Training clinics will with the wind blowing into my shaggy Cairn rake at them. forward so they fully understand the rules begin in February and March. Check out Terrier face. I gave my best white tooth grin They never stopped screaming and honking. and nuances of the game. And, in the end, it the information about upcoming instruction and wagged my wiry Cairn Terrier tail. We They stuck their tongues out, they hissed, they is a rewarding experience, an enjoyable two on our web site, www.ulll.org or email the are headed to the barnyard. Yippee! yelled, but it did not stop Mrs. B ... or did it? hours of your time. The players appreciate Umpire in Chief, Bill Roth, at cabrillo22@ Winter may seem dead to most, but there For she sensed something, and, stopped. And, your time and expertise and the coaches gmail.com. Com’on, Play Ball! is a lot that goes on during this time of year, just then, just then, Lord Percy, the barnyard especially here at the Fields of Athenry Farm. rooster, crowed from high upon his perch – he Clover the bullmastiff lays loyally on had seen something the rest of us had missed Don Rose, continued from page 1 the front porch keeping watch around the – the love Mrs. B had sensed was there. For, equal,” said his son, Donny Rose. Boomer Rose, three brothers Tom Rose, farmhouse, while Nelly the border collie off in a dark corner far away from of all of Mr. Rose also helped build playing fields Mike Rose, Penny Rose, five sisters, Helen races around the yard having a very difficult this goose and gander clutter (and swinging rakes!) – were a mating pair of geese; the and other athletic facilities, including the Stevens, Dora Hardy, Sherry Garrison, time practicing patience. (Mrs. B looks on female (with a lovely flower on her head), and stadium and field at Fireman’s Field in Debbie Fogle, and Pam Gaal, 8 grandchildren, laughing at all of our absolutely ridiculous yet perfectly appropriate farm behaviors.) the male (with a very stylish top hat) quietly Purcellville. In addition, he donated lights 9 step children, 8 step grandchildren, and Hopping off the Rhino, Mrs. B gives me playing out their centuries old courtship and scoreboards to various schools in 3 step great grandchildren. Also surviving a quick pat to my head and beckons me to rituals. Dipping and diving, prancing and Loudoun County. His generosity will be felt him was his companion Ruby Rose. He was follow her toward the barnyard, and Quackery preening, each trying to impress the other, and experienced by youth for decades and predeceased by his wife, Brenda Rose and 2 Pond. Hokie and Mountie – the ornery barn oblivious to the silly chaos around them. decades to come. grandchildren. cats – watch from the hayloft. Those cats At that moment, all in the barnyard instantly Rose successfully brought the Babe Ruth Services for Mr. Rose were held at the always have a mischievous twinkle in their paused, settled in and watched their sweet World Series to Loudoun County. It was Rose Purcellville Baptist church, with interment eyes and I don’t trust either one of them for display. Yes, love was in the air, and it was and the late Mickie Gordon who made good at Ivy Hill Cemetery in Upperville. The one split second. They promised to “respect” worth taking in. Ah, yes, worth taking in. on the dream of many to host this prestigious family requests memorial contributions to me (as their new year’s resolution) ... but I The moral of my barnyard story? Take youth sports event in Purcellville. the Greater Loudoun Babe Ruth, P.O. Box sure haven’t seen it yet. Do you think I am in love as you celebrate Mr. Rose is survived by his four children, 836, Purcellville, VA 20134 or the Lower prejudiced towards felines? Well, maybe I Valentine’s Day this Donald N. Rose Jr. (Donny), Mark A. Rose Loudoun Boys Football League, P.O. Box am, but those barn cats are bad, I tell you. month. Take it in. It (Dawna), Robin Rose Bland (Mason), and 163, Sterling, VA 20167. They’ll grab a baby duck before you can is only once a year blink an eye. “Respect my authority,” I say, and worth pausing for. but all they think about is pounce and kill. Worth pausing for. – Cats, continued from page 1 Well, ok, ahhh, enough about cats! (I know My fondest and most musicals and plays. In 2009, Dolly opened from Loudoun Valley High School who have it’s a love/hate relationship. They keep the romantic regards, Sushi. Spotlight Productions, an auditioned youth- created some visually stunning choreography,” theatre company. Stevens said. “The bottom line is, I’ve never Wild Loudoun, continued from page 13 “Cats” is based on T.S.Eliot’s book of light been one to shy away from a good challenge, verse, “Old Possum’s Book of Practical Cats. and I like to set the bar for middle school side. Most trips are fairly short – 20 to 40 squirrels are shy, but they often frequent bird Blue Ridge has a cast of 43 students, ages 11- theatre very high. It has been my experience feet – but some have been filmed gliding up feeders for the seed. Shine a light there and 14. Rehearsals started in early November. that student-actors will always rise to the to 300 feet. you may get the pleasure of seeing one.” The students have been working two hours a occasion. The result is that our shows usually The squirrels we see most often weigh up Reforestation of previously logged areas is day, five days a week. exceed everyone’s expectations! For me, to 2 pounds, but flying squirrels are much helping this rather fragile creature rebuild its “Cats” is an ensemble show – there is no one that’s the most fun of all. That, and giving smaller and seldom weigh more than a quarter dwindling numbers. And, when previously star. Everyone has their time in the spotlight. our cast and crew members the memories and of a pound. logged or degraded areas are restored, streams The music, though challenging, is exciting and experience of a lifetime.” But, how elusive, really? As one researcher and the species that depend upon them, such fun to perform. The most intimidating thing “Cats” will be performed on March 1, said: “If you live near woodland, or even in a as native fish, also rebound. is the choreography, but we’ve enlisted some 2 and 3. For ticket information contact: suburb where lots of trees were left standing, Here’s to catching a glimpse of Loudoun’s help from two dancers (and BRMS alums) [email protected]. check your bird feeder at night ... flying nocturnal flyer. More online at www.brleader.com February 2013 Blue Ridge Leader & Loudoun Today 19 ALL YOUR LANDSCAPING NEEDS ... 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More online at www.brleader.com 20 Blue Ridge Leader & Loudoun Today February 2013 February Events At Franklin Park Loudoun Lyric Opera: The Mikado, six Jessica Wilson: Chasing The Light performances, Feb. 8 through Feb. 17 – By Andrea Gaines says, where she was always meant to be. Combine masterful comic writing, extraordinary music, She trained at the Washington Studio colorful characters and a good old fashion love story, and ... To sit down with Mt. Gilead School in a number of disciplines including if you happen to be the incomparable Gilbert and Sullivan ... landscape artist Jessica Wilson painting, printmaking and stone carving. you’ll have an international sensation on your hands! The is to know right away that you But, she soon found her career’s niche as comic opera The Mikado features musical gems such as “A are in the presence of a really a perceptually based landscape artist – an Wand’ring Minstrel I,” “Behold the Lord High Executioner,” remarkable soul. artist who uses her eyes and hands to, as and “Three Little Maids from School are We.” Directed by The outdoor scenes that surround she puts it, “show what is observed.” James Campanella and Musical Director Cuong Hung Van, her mountaintop studio, and the Jessica has artists and musicians in with choreography by Kelly Gray. exquisite layers of paint she leaves her family going back at least to her Tickets: $22 adult, $17 senior, $12 student. Performances: on her canvases, are really one in grandfather’s generation (“That guy knew Friday, Feb. 8, 8 p.m.; Saturday, Feb. 9, 8 p.m.; Sunday, Feb. 10, the same – broad, sweeping limbs how to paint!” she says). She was also 3 p.m.; Friday, Feb. 15, 8 p.m.; Saturday, Feb. 16, 8 p.m.; and of ancient trees, lichen covered encouraged to draw at an early age. Her Sunday, Feb. 17, 3 p.m. stone walls, weathered farm mother and father (Dagmar Wilson and Last Ham Standing: Friday, Feb. 22, 8pm buildings – all dancing with subtle Christopher Bernard Wilson) met as Don’t miss this hilarious show full of laughs for the entire earthy colors. teachers in London, England – where he family. A group of talented performers take suggestions from As Jessica describes it, landscape was a mathematician and she an artist. the audience to create wacky scenes and funny improv games. painters “chase the light,” following Their union produced not only Jessica, but, If you like Whose Line Is It Anyway?, you’ll love Last Ham a process – a path – through shade, two very creative sisters and a series of Standing, the other comedy meat! shadow, space and structure to children’s books including Poems To Read Tickets: $12 adult, $10 student, $8 child. Photo: Richard Hamilton create their works of art. And, that For The Very Young – with Dagmar as the Buncearoo Presents: Paint the Music, concept actually says quite a bit about the artist herself. For, illustrator and Christopher as the writer. One of Jessica’s Saturday, Feb. 23, 8 p.m. she too has been on quite a journey. most fond early memories is working with her sisters to paint Each musician is paired with an artist. We start the night Jessica was born in New York and educated in Europe. a large streetscape mural along the staircase of their home. with each musician playing ONE song. The artist they are After college, she found herself back in New York where she The making of art was always in her midst. paired with will start to work on a painting that they feel rep- worked as an usher, and, in what she describes as “a fancy When you interview an artist with the intention of writing resents that one song. They have until the end of the show retail store.” From there Jessica went on to do design and an article about them you find yourself wanting to describe to finish the painting. Once all four musicians are finished graphics work for an advertising agency and, ultimately, their art. There was a painting in Jessica’s studio that day (not with the initial song and the artists have started painting, we the Washington Post. Then, one day, she saw a tiny little yet finished) that really caught my eye. It featured a huge tree continue the night with each musician playing a full set while landscape that looked like a piece from an artist she had always the crowd gets to enjoy the music, as well as watch the artists against a very simple outdoor background. The tree’s shape loved. It was at an out of the way place called the Washington was so prominent it seemed to be trying to be extending its work. Paintings can be purchased at the end of the night via a Studio School, and that’s the moment that convinced her she branches beyond the edges of the canvas – as if it were growing silent auction. Tickets: $15 in advance. wanted to launch a career as an artist. In the place, Jessica Go to www.franklinparkartscenter.org for details. Continued on page 27 Welcome to Carver Center

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Dear Friend, Then, he will show you the substantial savings you can take advantage of now. And, it Yes, it’s absolutely true. You can actually replace your old (and probably very will include all labor and installation materials. Nothing is left out. inefficient) furnace and air conditioner (heat pumps also) as a package for an Don’t forget, I only have 98 complete systems. When they are gone, this remarkable offer ends. average of $1,963 less than you would have to pay in-season. Let me explain. The Concept Is Simple Really Every year, the months of January and February can “Kill” my business. I can end By letting you win big now, I will win in the winter months. I’m betting that if my up losing a ton of money during these “Killer” months and it can take me the remaining Comfort Advisor makes you an offer that is “irresistible” (it should be if your furnace season to make up for them. And, I’m willing to do what it takes to make sure that doesn’t or air conditioner is over 10 years old), I will accomplish two things: happen this winter. 1. I will cover my rent, utilities, insurance and taxes in these “killer” months. 2. I can pay my professional staff of technicians to work instead of sending them My Problem Is Your Opportunity home. I’ve decided to stop focusing on making a profit during the “killer” months. If I can only If I can accomplish these two objectives, I will hopefully avoid any losses and the rest of the keep my doors open and all of my employees working during these months, I will winter, I can be a winner. hopefully come out ahead for the remainder of the winter. Here’s how this (admittedly daring) offer came about. No Obligation As I said before - every year January and February can really slow down. However, I Even after my Comfort Advisor performs a complete energy analysis and explains this refuse to let my technicians (who I have invested a considerable incredible opportunity, there is absolutely no obligation. If you decide you don’t want to amount into their training) go home without work. So, I placed a purchase order take advantage of the spectacular savings...that’s okay. At least you’ll be better prepared with a major distributor for 98 complete home comfort systems and significantly to upgrade your home comfort system when the time is right for you. discounted them for immediate installation. This way I can pay all of my overhead and insure my technicians will not go home without work. You Can’t Lose FOR THE FIRST TIME EVER, I am extending this offer to include High-Efficient, I am so confident that these 98 systems are the best on the market that I will give you a Tax Credit eligible systems. These are brand new, factory fresh air conditioners and Two Year complete satisfaction guarantee and up to a 10 year Full parts and Labor furnaces (I also have heat pumps and air handlers) and have a full factory warranty. warranty. You Can’t Lose! Here’s How To Get A Furnace For Peanuts Why This Offer Can’t Last By putting this furnace, air conditioner and coil package together (heat pumps and air You must act now. Here are two reasons why. handlers also) and then combining my purchased price for an Air Conditioner and Coil 1. I am only offering 16 of each of the most popular systems. When all of the air with only the labor and materials to install the furnace, 98 homeowners will receive the conditioners are sold and all the furnaces are “given” away for a particular system, that’s deal of a lifetime to buy a complete home comfort system for an average of $1,963 less it. There are no more at this price. than our in-season prices! 2. If I have any of the 98 systems left when business picks up (although I doubt I will), So, if you buy one of these 98 new, air conditioners (or heat pumps), I am “giving” you this offer still ends. the furnace (or air handler) and all I ask for is the $995 in labor and extra materials to Here’s why. The only reason I am offering this incredible discount is because of the have your indoor unit installed. “killer” months. My business always starts to improve, and when this happens Here’s How I can begin to sell systems at in-season prices. Just call me at 540-905-7799. One of my Comfort Advisors will come out and Give us a call now at 540-905-7799 and we will set an appointment for your perform a complete energy analysis. The Comfort Advisor will show you no-obligation survey. the in-season price of the air-conditioner (heat pump) that fits your home. Thank you for reading this rather long letter. I hope you will profit greatlybecause of it. Warmly,

P.S. Financing available with approved credit *$2,840 is based on a 1.5 ton requirement - different size requirements will vary system cost and savings.

On the web with daily updates at www.brleader.com February 2013 COMMUNITY 23 b Saturday, Feb. 16, indoor yard sale, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Benefits the Loudoun 4H Leaps & February Squeaks Rabbit and Cavy Club. Sykes Hall at the b Fridays, Feb. 1, 8, 15 & 22, Open Mic 4H Fairgrounds, 17558 Dry Mill Road, Leesburg. Night for high school students, 7-9 p.m., Around b Sunday, Feb. 17, 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. His- the Block Books. Share your music, poetry or torical Reenactment for Black History short stories; contact Jodi or Laura to schedule a Month. Follow newly freed slaves on their journey Friday date and time slot. 540-751-9161 or email to establish the historic Grace Church in Lincoln and [email protected]. their new church in Purcellville. Grace Annex, 331 b Saturday, Feb. 9, Birding Banshee. South 12th Street in Purcellville. Call 540 338-4185 Join Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy & the Friends for more information. Good will donations accepted. of Banshee Reeks on the 2nd Saturday of each Proceeds go to the Grace Multicultural Center. month. Contact Joe Coleman, 540-554-2542/ b Saturday, Feb. 23, Birding the Blue [email protected]. Ridge Center at 8 a.m. Bird walk at the Blue b Sunday, Feb. 10, foxhunting panel dis- Ridge Center for Environmental Stewardship. cussion, 3-5 p.m., National Sporting Library and Detailed directions at www.brces.org. Questions: Museum, 102 The Plains Road in Middleburg. Panel- Contact Joe Coleman at 540-554-2542 or jcole- ists will speak to the history and future of the sport. [email protected]. b Sunday, Feb. 10, The Philomont VFD b Saturday, Feb. 23, Bluebird Nestbox Auxiliary Valentine’s Brunch, 8 a.m. to Monitoring Program kickoff at 1 p.m. at the Pur- noon. Adults $9, children (5-12) $4, under 4 free. cellville Library, 220 E. Main St., Purcellville. Regis- Philomont Firehouse – for information call 540- tration required: Contact Janet Locklear at jlock- 338-5792. [email protected]. b Sunday, Feb. 10, 2 p.m., Lovettsville Events at the Carver Center, 200 Willie Historical Society Lecture: “1863: Hoof- Palmer Way in Purcellville beats in the Heritage Area.” St. James United b Wednesdays, Feb. 6 through March Church of Christ, 10 East Broad Way, Lovettsville. 13, Belly Dance class, 7:30-8:30 p.m. For For information, call 540-822-9194. ages 16 and older. To sign up, go to Loudoun.gov/ b Sunday, Feb. 10, 2 p.m., Food of the webtrac and register for #230701-02. Cost of this Gods Valentine’s Day chocolate and wine tasting six week class is $60. and workshop. Barns of Rose Hill, 95 Chalmers b Friday, Feb. 8, Chinese New Year Cel- Ct. in Berryville. Go to www.barnsofrosehill.org. ebration, 11-1:30. Cost is $3; for ages 18 and b Wednesday, Feb. 13, Loudoun Am- older. Day begins with Tai Chi and a film by a phibian Monitoring Program (LAMP) kick- young Chinese-American film-maker. off, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m., at the Purcellville Library. b Friday, Feb. 15, Legal Aspects of Al- Registration required: Contact Nicole Hamilton zheimer’s Disease, 12:30-2 p.m. Presented by at [email protected]. the Alzheimer’s Association. Free. b Thursday, Feb. 14, “Love is in the Air” b Tuesdays, Feb. 26 through April 2, musical revue. Leesburg Senior Center, 102 North Gardening for Pleasure and Profit, 6:30- St. in Leesburg. Part of the inaugural season of 7:30 p.m. For ages 18 and older. To sign up, go to Loudoun Centre Theatre. Free to the public, do- Loudoun.gov/webtrac and register for #230713- nations welcome. 01. $49 for six week class.

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8 Real Estate Ticker 8           The Great Recession Is Over, Isn’t It? – By Carl Fischer

For the past six months, the        media has been filled with                  “promising signs” suggesting        that our long housing nightmare               is over ... and based on personal      observation, in our area of       Northern Virginia, that certainly            seems to be the case.             To be sure, affordable single     family homes and townhouses   are becoming very hard to find. fischer So when a new listing hits the market, you need to be fully prepared to act on it promptly, if the property meets your needs. This shortage of inventory has had the to-be-expected impact on prices ... they are definitely going UP! So what's there to worry about? We somehow got past the “fiscal cliff” without losing body                                  parts. There is talk of a “deal” to extend the debt ceiling issue     rather than rattle the markets. What more do we need to be                   concerned about?        The “sequester” issue is still unresolved.    To date, the biggest defense spending cuts in 40 years in         October thru December of 2012 has already taken a huge toll.    The Commerce Department reported on Jan. 30, 2013, that  our economy contracted at an annual rate or -0.1 percent in the      last quarter of 2012. compared to the 3.1 percent growth the      preceding quarter. And consumer confidence is sharply down as well.     The “sequester”, scheduled to kick in March 1, promises            to drain 9.4 percent of the entire military budget, along with             an 8.2 percent reduction in social safety net programs like                Head Start, Air Traffic Control operations and community   development block grants if not modified or negotiated away. But a huge negative impact appears to be assured.       From my vantage point, this spells “T – R – O – U – B – L - E”   no matter how you look at it.   The “recovery” thus far has just been way too tentative.         So what does that mean to me regarding house values?       Hard to say exactly, but there's one thing I'm absolutely sure        of: You can't kick back and relax knowing that the worst is   over, just because you happen to live in one of the highest     per-capita-income counties in the United States. Many local       executives and two-income families are at considerable risk           as the military complex winds down post Afghanistan. All  you need to pay attention to is the sharp increase of upscale houses newly on the market to understand that even the most                               affluent among us are beginning to try and downsize as best     they can, without leaving too much equity on the table. For                    most of these folks, prices have not recovered nearly as much                          as they had hoped for, and a surge of new listings will only                          worsen their plight.   Bottom line: If you are a “move-up buyer”, do it now!                      Take advantage of the ongoing extremely low mortgage            rates to tie down your home purchase, knowing that further    delay may actually cost you $$$$ due to rising prices of both             re-sale and new homes, as well as the risk is of escalating            mortgage rates. Not anticipated now, but unlikely to stay this                          low in perpetuity.       If you're holding a big-ticket home you know that you no   longer need or want ... Do “whatever it takes” to make that change now. There is little reason to believe there will be any price recovery of substance in       the next 12 to 18 months on homes now worth $800K or more.               If the “unknowns” in this economy heighten capable a buyer’s                   predisposition to make NO CHANGES during times of great      Continued on page 25 More online at www.brleader.com February 2013 Blue Ridge Leader & Loudoun Today 25

Real Estate Ticker, 42. ___-proof 13. Cold shower? continued from page 24 High Enders – By Myles Mellor and Sally York 43. Caviar source 18. Spicy stew 44. Afflict 19. Corn dish uncertainty, this could be a tough year for 45. Gathered dust 24. Like, with “to” sellers. Here's a look at Loudoun numbers for 46. Black gold 25. Mark for misconduct December from the MRIS: 47. Dutch pottery city 27. Aroma 49. 1940s-60s world leader 28. Truth 51. Dorm room staple 29. Scat queen, to friends 53. “We ___ the World” 30. Hinged dredgers 54. Dash 34. “And I Love ___” (1964 tune) 56. Plaudits 35. Mature 60. High enders As you can see, December's numbers 36. “___ I care!” 64. 1952 Olympics host showed declines over the preceding month, 37. Early European but a significant upswing year-over- 65. Home, informally 39. Bandy words year. The residential market continues to 66. Heart chambers 40. Hoaxes improve, for now. 67. Western or Buy 41. Lady Macbeth, e.g. On a personal note: 68. Arabic miracle 46. Fish hawk This past month I listed over 69. Leather whip $20,800,000.00 in residential and 47. Strip of potency commercial real estate, a new all-time one- Down 48. Crude stone artifact month high. Sellers now sense activity in 1. Eastern pooh-bah 49. Bigwig the market, and many have decided that 2. “Dang!” 50. Clear, as a disk NOW is the right time to sell what they've Across 22. Absorbed, as a cost 3. Common contraction got to get more liquid. 52. “Andy Capp” cartoonist Smythe ______1. Monroe’s successor 23. Caesar’s meal starters? 4. Fashionable 55. “Empedocles on ___” (Matthew Carl Fischer is the Broker/Owner of 6. Yammers 26. Bach composition 5. Funeral slabs Arnold poem) United Country Real Estate, specializing 10. “Hamlet” has five 28. ___-l’Eglise, France 6. Pursue relentlessly 57. City on the Yamuna River in commercial, investment, and selected 14. Storyteller 31. E or G, e.g. 7. “Give it ___!” 58. Dilute residential properties, as well as Northern 15. Unsightly 32. International language 8. Disheveled 59. Alone Neck of Virginia waterfront homes. He is 16. Binary 33. ___-time low 61. Auction offering licensed in Virginia and West Virginia, and 9. Harmonize 62. ___ Today is a member of the Dulles Area Association 17. High enders 34. “Seize ___!” 10. Play title word 63. Utmost of Realtor (DAAR) as well as the Northern 20. Fifth-century scourge 35. Arctic jacket 11. Relating to a steward Neck Association of Realtors (NNAR) 21. Border monitors (abbr.) 38. High enders 12. Spoonful, say answers on page 27...

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