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Town launches income-producing trees project Green grows the Aberdeen

property of Purcellville Purcellville Mayor Kwasi A. Fraser

BY LAURA LONGLEY ville—at 16385 Short Hill Road. Those revenues will come in part Who said money doesn’t grow on Over the next ten years, the trees from a contract for the property’s trees? planted on 95 of those acres will grow management by the country’s larg- Input sought It soon will in Purcellville. And into a forest designed to increase the est horticultural services company. In we’re not talking pocket change. biodiversity of the area and invite back addition, the Town will derive income on lower In May, the Town wrapped up three song birds and wildlife. The trees also from monetized “credits” from stream, weeks of planting 110,000 trees on will grow the Town’s bank account, wetland, and carbon sequestration, height for what’s known as the Aberdeen proper- yielding more than $700,000 in net which is the process by which carbon ty—190 acres that belongs to Purcell- revenue with little administrative cost. CONTINUED ON PAGE 30 » Purcellville’s Downtown across the country. The Purcellville Town Council is Officials announce largest These drug trafficking organizations offering another opportunity for the would then transfer profits and traf- community to weigh in on the pro- drug bust in Loudoun history ficked firearms back to the Sinaloa Car- posal to lower the height limit in the tel. Investigations into the takedown of Town’s Historic Downtown District At a May 26 press conference at the and cash connected to the Sinaloa Cartel the transportation network and supply from 45 feet and three stories, to 35 U.S. Attorney’s Office in Alexandria, law in Mexico. cell led to the dismantling of other drug feet and 2 ½ stories (with the half enforcement officials announced the Since May 2017, investigations under trafficking organizations in California, story being attic space). Citizens can completion of the largest drug bust in Operation Angels Envy led to the take- Missouri, Ohio, New England, and New email the Town Council at Purcellvil- Loudoun County history. The operation down of seven violent drug trafficking York. These organizations distributed [email protected], or attend stemmed from an investigation that be- organizations operating in the Washing- hundreds of kilograms of deadly drugs, the meeting on Tuesday June 8, at 7 gan in Loudoun in 2017. ton D.C. metropolitan area, their Sinaloa like fentanyl and methamphetamine, p.m. at the Purcellville Town Hall lo- In February 2020, Loudoun County Cartel supply cell, as well as their Los throughout the Washington D.C. metro- cated at 221 S. Nursery Avenue. Sheriff’s Office detectives assigned to Angeles-based transportation network, politan area, monthly. In keeping with the new Compre- the Drug Enforcement Agency High In- which used tractor trailers and shipping Operation Angels Envy culminated hensive Plan to preserve Purcell- tensity Drug Trafficking Area Task Force crates to move tons of methamphet- in one of the largest takedowns in the ville’s small-town feel, the Planning seized $6.5 million worth of drugs, guns, amine, heroin, fentanyl, and other drugs CONTINUED ON PAGE 26 » CONTINUED ON PAGE 24 »

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The Tempest at Stone Over 400 Plant-A-Thon Bridge High School volunteers sow 16,000 seedlings

BY JOSIE BINKLEY OF INDEPENDENCE HIGH SCHOOL – A CAPPIES REVIEW at JK Community Farm Tradition blends JK Community Farm kicked off the with the Wild West in growing season at its annual Plant- “The Tempest” at Stone A-Thon with 410 volunteers, includ- Bridge High School for a ing teams from area companies, civ- fast-paced night of fun. ic groups, and individuals of all ages With breathtaking cos- planting 16,000 seedlings to help end tumes, energetic act- hunger. The May 22-23 event—“Help ing, and an awe-worthy Something Wonderful Take Root”— set, this show is one you will ultimately yield more than 53,000 wouldn’t want to miss. Left to Right: Andrew Burton and Diana Altenhof healthy, organic meals for families in The Tempest is one of tivating from start to finish. Emma need. Shakespeare’s best-known works. This Hunger Relief, Food for Others, and Ar- Noble (Caliban) and Ava Bueno (Mi- The event also raised close to $50,000 comedy, about a major act of betray- lington Food Assistance Center. randa) both had excellent physical- toward the farm’s 2021 goal of growing al, ill treatment, the development of The need in the Washington area grew ity that matched their characters, 230,000 pounds of chemical-free, nu- magic arts and a plot of revenge, is exponentially in 2020 with the pandem- while Bella LoBue (Stephano) and trient dense produce and protein for its given new life on the screen by the ic. The JK Community Farm saw food Grace Paskey (Trinculo) drew eyes food pantry partners, including Loudoun talented cast and crew of Stone Bridge CONTINUED ON PAGE 28 » through their wonderful energy. High School, who took the classic and While everyone in this show was added a twist by setting it in the Wild great, the ensemble of smaller char- West. acters added an additional dimension The performance of Little Women – Not only was the work displayed to the show and improved its overall on the stage perfection, but the work quality. They all had wonderful phys- at Tuscarora High School offstage was also spectacular. The icality, pantomiming reins or “Wild BY EMILY TOWNSEND OF FLINT HILL This adaption of the 2005 Broadway innovative set and lighting com- West” tasks. Another standout part SCHOOL – A CAPPIES REVIEW show told the tale of the close-knit bined with student-created music to of the show was the narrators, (Katie Tuscarora High School’s charming March family and the four sisters’ expe- add layers of complexity and further Reif, Victoria Rabinowitch, Cori Teel, production of Little Women featured a riences with love, loss, and ever-chang- suspend the audience’s disbelief. and Avani Sirota) who instilled excite- cast of ten actors whose impressive vo- ing relationship dynamics. Based on On stage, Diana Altenhof (Ariel) ment and energy into every word they cals, on-stage charisma, and dedication Louisa May Alcott’s 1869 novel of the shined with her charisma and energy. to the story helped the musical thrive same name, this presentation of Little Andrew Burton (Prospero) was cap- CONTINUED ON PAGE 26 » and flourish. CONTINUED ON PAGE 22 » 4 BLUE RIDGE LEADER & LOUDOUN TODAY | www.BlueRidgeLeader.com JUNE 2021

Just Like Nothing (else) on Earth: Airmont Store BY TIM JON further notice: my suspicions cover the just about all possible purchases online would be stopping in for their paper, Maybe someday I’ll make it inside; range of current health concerns mixed – for delivery. Well, perhaps someday cigarettes, or candy bars – maybe all of I considered it a quantum leap on my with the modern-day economic chal- our mega-convenience destinations the above. part to actually stop at the property, lenges facing any stand-alone, “Mom (internet-based included) will offer us a And I’d wager that a vast majority take a look around, and ‘n Pop” operation – however affluent virtual experience of our old neighbor- of those who stopped here enjoyed get a few interesting per- the regional populace. Seems, after all hood ‘general store,’ that is if any of us a first-name basis with the staff (in spectives with the cam- these years of offering a local source for still seek such entertainment. my relatively limited experience, the era. You see, I had simply a cold soda, or bag of chips, or a pound Now, at the time I paid my one and now-dwindling number of local ‘general passed by this local of ground coffee, or a dozen eggs – not only official visit, the images I captured stores’ scattered across our County are landmark so many times indicate a healthy level usually run by a scant handful of loyal JON without further investi- of commerce at the local owners, their family members, and a gation that it may have establishment – at least very limited number of actual employ- seemed as if an actual visit would never during more regular ‘busi- ees). come to pass; one of my initial rural ness’ hours (I generally You know, it occurs to me, that, at mail routes (more than a decade ago) show up about the time this juncture, we could get that Limey brings the carrier right past the front the sun makes its morning TV food service feller- Robert Irvine, of door of the establishment in question appearance): major credit Restaurant Impossible fame, out here to – but that’s as close as I ever came to cards accepted, expect to see what he could do to preserve what making physical contact with the place. show identification in buy- few of these unique (and to me, irre- Admittedly, anyone familiar with ing adult beverages, some placeable) establishments we have left. the country corner of Rtes. 734 and tempting, colorful pictures He could put his cooking industry expe- 719 – otherwise known as Snickers- of assorted old-fashioned rience – and his British Naval training ville Turnpike and Airmont Road – out ice-cream treats, an Amer- (as well as his not-always-so-gentle in West-Central (“No-Man’s Land”) to mention a “Hello! How are you?” – ican Flag on display out front, and care- people skills) to good use in creating an Loudoun County – will undoubtedly Times got hard for the little store. fully tended shrubbery growing in pots, absolute must-have kind of destination know the subject under discussion: the Used to be, you could stop in for that flanking the front steps. for today’s commuters and consumers. quaint little, vine-bestrewn Airmont after-work treat on the way home. Now, And those vines, which seemingly C’mon, Tough Guy: I challenge you. Store. it’s more like: “We get our ice-cream date back to the original Garden of Save our little stores. They, maybe you, also know that the bars at Costco!” And, collectively, more Eden, by the looks of their girth. All it Not that I find anything distasteful so-familiar-you-forget-it’s-there cross- and more of us avoid the physical act of needed (that day, anyway) was a few about shopping at any of the ‘big-box’ road store is – as I write – closed until shopping altogether: some of us make more hours, and some of the locals CONTINUED ON PAGE 29 »

— Ask Dr. Mike — By Michael Oberschneider, Psy.D. Having a mild life crisis as a couple?

BY MICHAEL OBERSCHNEIDER, PSY.D. coined the term “Mid-Life Crisis” in 1965. and early 50s, and approximately 10 to 20 later years experience a renewed sense of “Probably the happiest period in life He believed that mid-life is a transitional percent of individuals experience a mid- life, purpose, and happiness. most frequently is in middle age, when phase rife with uncertainty and emotion- life crisis. There is also an emerging body of re- the eager passions of youth are cooled, al conflict, pertaining to one’s sense of There has been some very interesting search in economics that is looking at job and the infirmities of age not yet begun; mortality. research on the mid-life crisis phe- satisfaction across the lifespan. Those as we see that the shadows, which are Later research in this area has found nomenon, showing that happiness and results also have shown a U-shape curve morning and evening so that to varying degrees people during contentment across the lifespan is expe- — higher levels in early and later work large, almost entirely dis- mid-life can experience disappointment, rienced in a U-shape curve. In these stud- experiences, with dropping levels during appear at midday.” – Elea- regret, dissatisfaction, and unhappiness ies, younger individuals have been found the ages associated with the mid-life. nor Roosevelt in their work, and personal life. Research to be satisfied with their lives, while mid- These results are not gender exclusive, The Canadian psycho- has shown that the phenomenon occurs dle age individuals showed a significant and do not discriminate across culture or DR. MIKE analyst, Elliott Jacques most often for individuals in their 40s drop in happiness. Individuals in their CONTINUED ON PAGE 26 »

Proudly featuring: JUNE 2021 BLUE RIDGE LEADER & LOUDOUN TODAY | www.BlueRidgeLeader.com 5 Understanding the complexities of Medicare While they’re working, many Amer- • Part A also helps with short-term icans become accustomed to getting inpatient care in Medicare-certi- health insurance through their employ- fied skilled nursing facilities, but er. They make their initial selections and only if the patient is there for re- then update their choices habilitation – not for long-term or once a year when its time custodial care. to renew and during life Qualifying: Once you reach age 65, events like adding to the you qualify for Part A. It’s unlikely you family or, perhaps, start- will be charged a monthly premium if ing a new job. you have worked and paid the Medicare RICHARD RICCI But virtually all U.S. payroll tax for a minimum of 10 years. residents face a mile- stone when they reach age 65 and qual- Part B: Medical insurance ify for Medicare, which provides a new Helps pay for: and, possibly, more complex approach to health insurance. • Doctors’ services Keep in mind that even if you take ear- • Outpatient hospital care ly Social Security benefits at age 62, you • Medical equipment and supplies must wait until age 65 for Medicare. • Some preventive services Breaking down Medicare’s four parts: Qualifying: All U.S. citizens and all le- Part A: Hospital insurance gal aliens who have lived in the United States for at least five years qualify for Helps pay for: Part B at age 65. No work history is re- • Inpatient hospital care quired, but everyone who wants Part B • Hospice care must pay a monthly premium. • Skilled home-health services for Monthly premiums are based off the homebound patients CONTINUED ON PAGE 28 »

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— View from the Ridge — The continuing small-town power struggle in Purcellville

In the ongoing saga about how big Purcellville should guard are blowing again. get, what residents old and new want to preserve – or You may not have the insider tear down, and how to keep taxes low and economic connections that allow you to corner a Everyone deserves a seat at the table. But, what about the productivity high, yet another power struggle is bub- Town Council member at the end of a voters’ will? bling up. Town Council meeting. But, as citizens A key swing vote on Town Council vacated his post Mayor Kwasi Fraser, who enjoys overwhelming cit- on May 31. izen support, has for years methodically reined in and voters, you are in charge. The developer elite, along with current and retired growth. “pro-growth” politicos, see this vacancy as another op- Should a mini–Tyson’s Corner development of tens cessor, Mayor Bob Lazaro, Mayor Fraser has enforced portunity to dash Fraser’s agenda. of thousands of square feet of resi- the voters’ will to adopt a more fiscally sustainable Big decisions are made at every Purcellville Town dential, parking, and commercial de- economy and tax-model. OPINION Council meeting, and the developer elite is there for velopment be allowed to overwhelm Fraser is also an innovator, turning Town assets into each and every one of them. But, so are many others. historic downtown Purcellville? Voters say, no. cash for the Town. Everyone deserves a seat at the table – citizens, de- But, the political winds in Purcellville have lashed velopers large and small, and small and large business- Political Winds out repeatedly at Fraser’s managed growth, fiscal re- es. The voters have said no to excessive growth in many sponsibility, and creative-solutions agenda since the But, it is disconcerting at best to see a developer ask- ways. And, Fraser has led the charge to enforce the day he took office. There are millions and millions of ing for higher densities, or zoning exceptions, or new voters will – sometimes with the help of the slimmest development dollars to be made here. roads for a project – while historic preservationists and majority on the Town Council. The Town is always just one election – or Town Coun- fiscal conservatives oppose the same – and then to see And, using creative methods to reduce the enormous cil vote – away from backtracking. And, today, the po- the developer cozy up to their Town Council friends litical winds representing the old, growth-at-any-cost $60 million-plus debt Fraser inherited from his prede- CONTINUED ON PAGE 30 »

In Opposition of the PRO Act

Publisher & Editor BY GRAFTON DEBUTTS or be fired, whether they wish to be that oppose union membership. Pro- Valerie Cury One of the greatest threats to represented by the union or not. tection from voting intimidation and Creative Department America’s economic recovery and The PRO Act would undermine the a right of privacy are cornerstones to Pam Owens, Layout/Design future growth is currently being de- will of Virginia’s electorate, who have fair democratic elections in our Na- Advertising bated in Congress. The PRO Act, a bill elected Republican and Democratic tion. Shouldn’t the same rights be Sabine Bibb Tonya Harding which seeks to undermine workers’ majorities to the General Assembly in present in the workplace? [email protected] [email protected] 571-437-9953 703-314-5200 rights to privacy and free association, Richmond, majorities that have con- Lastly, The PRO Act unfairly tar- would create a one-size-fits-all re- sistently protected Virginia’s Right- gets independent workers in the “gig” Here’s How to Reach Us write of labor laws in 50 states, hurt- To-Work laws by wide margins. Vir- economy. Per surveys by Small Busi- Advertising: ing workers across the United States, ginia is currently one of 27 that kept ness Labs and Gallup, more that third Email [email protected] including here in their Right-To-Work status for their of all working age adults, or roughly or call 540-338-6200 OPINION Loudoun County. citizens and workforce. 59 million citizens, are independent Editor: First, the PRO Secondly, if passed, the PRO Act contractors or “gig” employees. These (letters to the editor & press releases) Act would eliminate Right-To-Work would eliminate an employee’s fun- Americans would lose the right to in- [email protected] laws in all states, ending the sacred damental privacy rights when voting dependence and flexible scheduling, Special Editorial: protection of a worker’s freedom to in favor or against joining a union. and the work-life balance that goes Andrea Gaines – [email protected] choose to join a union or not. Re- Union leaders continually seek to with it. Employers would be forced to Hot News Tips: Valerie Cury, 703-943-8806 – tipline@ pealing Right-To-Work would force bring intimidation and coercion to the take on overhead and other expenses BlueRidgeLeader.com employees to either pay union dues workplace by singling out employees CONTINUED ON PAGE 24 » Webmaster: [email protected] Mailing Address: PO Box 325, Purcellville, VA 20134-0325 Copyright 2021 Blue Ridge Leader & Loudoun Today. All rights reserved. The Morality of Housing

BY CHARLES HOUSTON really nice.” of housing and see what I could find. I’d I called actor Eddie Murphy. “Eddie, this “Huh? You serious, man?” Eddie was start at the new Gypsy encampment near blueridgeleader blueridgeleader.com is Charlie Houston in Virginia. How’re you now irked. Lovettsville. I had seen signs: “Madame We Welcome Your Letters To The Editor! doing, guy?” “Sure. It’ll be ‘Coming to Beverly Hills Leora, Mystic and Fortune Teller.” She Submissions June be sent to: “Do I know you?” he answered. 90210,’” I answered. “You know, like your could help me. [email protected], or via mail to movie ‘Coming to America.’” Leora was ensconced in a small tent. A PO Box 325, Purcellville, VA 20134-0325 “Not yet, but I want your help,” I said. Eddie had enough. “Dude, you need to worn oriental rug was on the floor; incense Please include your name, address and phone number. Eddie was unsure but polite. “How can I get your own house. Why are we supposed was in the air. Candles flickered, shedding We reserve the right to edit submissions as necessary. Deadline help you?” for print edition is the third week “Well, Eddie, we want to move to Beverly to help you?” dim light. I handed over a credit card, and of each month, or, online any time. Hills near you but it’s “Because it’s the right thing to do,” I im- sat comfortably. The mystic produced a OPINION pricey. Can you talk to plored. small glass of a brown liquid. “Drink this,” your mayor, and see if Eddie hung up. she said. “Relax and we will talk.” there’s a way the town can provide us with Frustrated, I started thinking and soon I obliged and soon felt mellow and warm. had an idea. I’d delve into the philosophy an Affordable Dwelling Unit? Something CONTINUED ON PAGE 24 » JUNE 2021 BLUE RIDGE LEADER & LOUDOUN TODAY | www.BlueRidgeLeader.com 7 8 BLUE RIDGE LEADER & LOUDOUN TODAY | www.BlueRidgeLeader.com JUNE 2021

— It Seems To Me — A Theory on the nature of UFOs

BY JOE LAFIANDRA some of them have conditions that per- The recent glut of visual and radar mit life as we know it to exist, where are sightings of UFOs by qualified military they? Why don’t we have any evidence observers, raises the question, what they have visited us or even any evi- are they? There is no question there is dence that they exist anywhere else in something moving in the sky, over wa- the known Universe? ter and even into the water that can be So what are we seeing and tracking seen, recorded by cameras or tracked by on military radar? I believe the only radar. rational answer is holograph images. These objects seem to violate the ba- These images can be produced by a very sic laws of physics by having no means advanced but technically feasible tech- of propulsion, per- nology. OPINION form extraordinary So what is a hologram? A hologram is accelerations and a three dimensional image of an object decelerations and hover with no appar- that is generated by a combination of ent means of support. But, you know all laser beams, photographic film or elec- that, because you have seen the visual tronic screen and software. There is no recordings on nationwide TV. need to get into the details of how to do Before I give you my theory of UFOs, this but it is suffice to say it is an estab- I must go over some the basic science lished technology. of the laws of nature. These laws of na- Many of you have seen holograms in ture, are valid throughout the Universe. the movies or in person at amusement True, there is a lot we don’t know about theme parks. Even dead entertainers some aspects of the Universe such as like Michael Jackson and Tupac Shak- Dark Energy and Dark Matter but, there ur can be made to appear on stage as a is no reason to believe that Classical laser generated hologram. The famous and Quantum Physics doesn’t apply to scene in Star Wars where R2-D2 proj- these cases. ects a hologram of Princess Leia is an Things like the force needed to example of early use of holograms in change the direction of a moving object films. or the effect of air friction on that ob- Recent advances in hologram tech- ject are well known and can be calculat- nology use ultra-high power laser tech- ed. For example, moving a solid object nology to generate images that literally from sea level to 80,000 feet in less than float in the air in front and above you. a second through the air must cause These lasers are so powerful that they air friction and heat up the object. The will breakdown the molecules in the object will then radiate heat (if it sur- air and form what is known as a plas- vives the transit) which can be detected ma which contains electrically charged visually or with an infrared sensor. This particles and can be seen. is the heat and light that even the very Lightning generates plasmas when it thin air of the upper atmosphere gener- breaks down the air from cloud to cloud ates from a meteor as it speeds to earth. or to the ground and can be picked up Even if “Little Green Men” or robots on radar in addition to being visually are piloting these UFOs, the forces and sighted. A plasma hologram can move frictional heat involved are beyond across the sky in an instant, accelerate conceivable engineering possibilities. or decelerate or disappear in the water. Metals or other materials and biological The lack of physical evidence points to cell life will be liquefied and squashed UFOs being plasma images. beyond all recognition under these con- So, who is doing this? As I previously ditions. said, the technology is very advanced The fact that these UFOs seem to vi- and expensive. This points to the sourc- olate the laws of nature and as of the es being technically advanced nation date of this writing, have no material states, very large corporations or bil- evidence, are clues that these are not lionaires who can fund this technology. sightings of actual objects. But wait, Why are they doing it? Since a ma- what about the “Little Green Men” the- jority of these sightings are near gov- ory? Perhaps they are visiting us and ernment and military installations, the using some very advanced technology source may be attempting to intimidate and materials. the United States by demonstrating an The famous scientist, Enrico Fer- advanced technology we don’t seem to mi, had an answer for that theory. It have. It has been stated that more evi- is summed up in what is known as the dence will be presented shortly by the Fermi Paradox, he asked – if there are government, hopefully this will solve trillions of planets in the Universe and the mystery soon. JUNE 2021 BLUE RIDGE LEADER & LOUDOUN TODAY | www.BlueRidgeLeader.com 9

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© 2021 HSL 10 BLUE RIDGE LEADER & LOUDOUN TODAY | www.BlueRidgeLeader.com JUNE 2021 185 ft. tower proposal needs Bond rating agencies more work Dear Madame Chair and Members of the vide a true and accurate representation reaffirm Loudoun’s Loudoun County School Board, of the impacts for many key areas. Most I am writing on behalf of the Town of of the photographs were taken at prede- Middleburg and the greater Middleburg termined locations with the least visu- Triple-A Rating community to share many serious con- al impact being shown. Unfortunately, The nation’s top bond rating agencies • Very strong liquidity. cerns we have received in the last two what should also be provide to the public have again affirmed Loudoun County’s • Strong debt and contingent liabil- weeks regarding the potential approv- and to you is those location which have AAA rating on its general obligation ity profile. al for a 185-foot-tall the most impact. This is how you will be bonds, noting the County’s sound oper- Each agency further noted the actions LETTER telecommunications able to make a truly informed decision in ating performance, the size and diver- that the County took at the onset of the tower at Mickie Gor- terms of the good and negative. sity of its tax base and strong manage- COVID-19 pandemic relative to the Fis- don Park. To put is simply, there is unan- Given these concerns, we feel that the ment. cal Year 2020 and Fiscal Year 2021 bud- imous and strong opposition to this pro- Board would be ill advised to approve Loudoun Coun- gets to mitigate any negative impacts to posal in its current form. this application until further work can be GOVERNMENT ty has held the Aaa the County’s finances and operations. This opposition has been centered done to fully understand where the best rating from Moody’s These actions support each rating on the oversized nature of this project siting could be placed (ie, further from since 2004, and AAA from Fitch Rat- agency’s stable outlook for the county’s and its proximity to Rt. 50 as the central Rt. 50) and the cell coverage that would ings and S&P Global since 2005. The AAA rating during this time. gateway to Middleburg. be achieved from a variety of shorter three ratings agencies also affirmed “The work that the Board of Super- We fully understand the need for con- tower options, none of which has been Loudoun’s AA+ and Aa1 ratings on the visors and staff have done to establish nectivity and access to good infrastruc- provided. While the applicant wants upcoming sale of public facility revenue and follow sound management prac- ture, but it must always be tempered in the most height possible, it is our jobs bonds through the Economic Develop- tices and fiscal policies has once again a way which balances the services it pro- as elected officials to not simply accept ment Authority, as well as outstanding manifested itself in the highest possi- vides with the adverse effects it has on their proposal at face value, but to do lease revenue bonds. ble credit ratings,” said Dulles District those living in that community. One of our own assessment to strike a balance Supervisor Matt Letourneau, Chairman the key elements that makes Middleburg, where both sides concerns, and needs Fitch Ratings noted the County’s: of the Board’s Finance, Government and the Blue Ridge District a welcoming are accommodated for. Operations and Economic Develop- and unique destination is that we have We must find this optimal balance to • Very sound operating perfor- ment Committee. “This is particularly not, to this point, littered our rural char- protect the rights and respect the views mance, supported by strong reve- notable over the past year as the Board acter with cell towers. The community of our citizens. The Town of Middleburg nue growth and solid expenditure took decisive action in the wake of the fears this is the beginning of a danger- stands ready to assist you in this endeav- flexibility. COVID-19 pandemic to maintain finan- ous trend. Change always comes, but it is or, as we have the shared goals of the • Moderate long-term liability cial flexibility and conserve resources. how we manage that change which will School Board to do what is best for our burden. These ratings ensure the best possible define our future. citizens. • The County’s solid expected eco- value to the taxpayers by helping us We are particularly concerned with Sincerely nomic prospects. achieving low interest rates, reducing the siting photographs used in the ap- Trowbridge M. Littleton Moody’s noted the County’s: the cost of our extensive capital im- plicant’s presentation. They do not pro- Mayor, Town of Middleburg • Sizable, diverse and growing tax provement program.” base. A triple-a rating is important to the • Healthy and stable fund balance County government and taxpayers, be- and liquidity driven by conser- cause it helps the County continue to We need a distributed energy system vative and proactive budgetary get the best possible interest rates to Dear Editor: ing programs. Already, as part of the management. finance capital projects, saving millions The May 7 ransomware attack on Co- Volkswagen Settlement, there are fund- • Manageable debt and pension of dollars. The reaffirmation comes in lonial Pipeline reveals challenges not ing opportunities in Virginia to electrify burdens. advance of the county’s upcoming sale only to the US cyber defenses, but also school buses, government fleets, and in- of general obligation bonds; the pro- to the vulnerability of stall public charging stations. S&P’s Global noted the County’s: ceeds of which will be used for school our energy system. A On May 10, Governor Ralph Northam • Extensive and well-integrated and general government projects. LETTER centralized system announced more than $9.4 million in financial management and long- More information on Loudoun Coun- for delivering fossil Clean Air Communities Program awards term planning. ty finances and its triple-A status is on- fuels, generating electricity, and for dis- to fund five government fleet electri- line at loudoun.gov/BondRatings. tributing electricity is not secure. This fication projects. While Loudoun was ransomware attack reveals just one of not in the first round of awards, the sec- many potential weaknesses. ond-round webinar for potential appli- A distributed energy system, on the cants is starting on May 17, 2021. Details St. Louis is under threat other hand, is much more secure. Roof- are on the Department of Environmen- Dear Editor: dents could lose everything. Too much top solar panels on homes and business tal Quality website: https://www.deq. The village of St Louis is under threat. growth would create overcrowding at plus battery storage, is a more reliable virginia.gov/get-involved/topics-of-in- We need help from the Board of Supervi- the school. Vehicular traffic on the grav- and secure way to power our homes and terest/volkswagen-settlement-agree- sors. el roads would end our quality if life as businesses. ment The second round includes school The subdivisions that are in the plan we know it. Electric vehicles will eliminate long bus electrification grants. would increase the housing numbers in St. Louis is a quiet, affordable place. It lines at gas stations. The technology ex- Loudoun must take advantage of the community by 30 percent, and the is home to many families who not only ists. Prices are coming down. Electrifica- these opportunities to build a cleaner current zoning could have lived here many years but many tion must be supported. The Clean Cars and more resilient community prepared LETTER double the houses in generations as well. We ask the Board of Act adopted in the last session of the for a changing climate. the community. Supervisors to act now before this injus- Virginia General Assembly goes a long Natalie Pien We would suffer from many negative tice happens. way towards electrifying transportation, Leesburg impacts. If our wells dry up, most cannot Marcus Howard and qualifying Virginia for federal fund- afford to dig new ones, and many resi- St. Louis JUNE 2021 BLUE RIDGE LEADER & LOUDOUN TODAY | www.BlueRidgeLeader.com 11

ployees and 4,000 volunteers of Loudoun’s Medical Reserve Corps. They assisted Randall gives 2021 State of the County at COVID testing drive-through events, staffed the COVID information hot line, and ran a mass vaccination site that—at Address: “Loudoun, this is who we are” the height of operations—vaccinated nearly 5,000 people a day. BY LAURA LONGLEY Meanwhile, COVID stimulus money re- “If we apply a monetary value to the Loudoun County Board of Supervisors ceived through the Coronavirus Aid Relief 91,000 hours of services delivered this year Chair At-Large Phyllis J. Randall deliv- and Economic Security Act (also called the by members of Loudoun’s MRC,” Randall ered her sixth annual State of the County CARES Act) was instrumental in helping calculated, “it amounts to over $2.6 mil- speech on May 26, 2021, focusing her talk Loudoun’s businesses, nonprofits, and lion of in-kind service to the County.” on three major topics: COVID-19’s impact residents survive the negative economic on the County’s health, impacts of the pandemic. A Reckoning on Racial Justice GOVERNMENT economy, and educa- The County also implemented the Citing the deaths of George Floyd, Bre- tion; strategies for ad- Business Interruption Fund that distrib- onna Taylor, and Ahmaud Arbery as a dressing the need for attainable housing; uted $12 million among almost 2,000 of national tipping point for racial justice, and County residents’ support for the bur- Loudoun’s businesses. Another $2.4 mil- Randall spoke of “a long overdue reckon- geoning racial equity movement. lion was sent to Loudoun’s rental assis- ing.” She congratulated the six young men “Many years from now,” Randall began, decisions taken early in 2020 that signifi- tance program, $2 million was provided to who organized a peace and unity march in “our children will learn about the year cantly impacted the County’s ability to Loudoun non-profits, and $650,000 went Purcellville that brought out almost 1,500 2020. Their lessons will primarily focus respond to the pandemic, including the to emergency food assistance. people of all races, ages, and backgrounds. on two issues: a 100-year pandemic that decision to hold $100 million in reserve in For guiding the County government swept the globe, sickening and killing mil- the 2021 budget. through its response to the health cri- Loudoun’s Economy and Employment Rate lions, and a long overdue reckoning on What did that mean for County employ- sis, Randall expressed the County’s ap- Despite the pandemic, Loudoun saw al- systemic racism that has plagued America ees? Well-deserved merit pay increases preciation to Dr. David Goodfriend, mostº $7 billion in new commercial in- since its birth. Loudoun joined every other were delayed, as was hiring new employ- Loudoun County Health Director: vestment from already announced proj- county in the nation as we made our way ees to meet County growth. With the de- “Throughout the pandemic, Dr. Good- ects. The County also saw the sale or lease through a life-altering year that brought cision to freeze County employee salaries friend has been a steady, grounding, ad- of 5.2 million square feet of nonresidential countless heartbreaking and heartwarm- and not take on new employees, Loudoun vice-giving, meeting-holding, email-an- space. ing moments.” County senior staff and employees re- swering, call-taking, test-coordinating, Although in April of 2020, Loudoun’s sponded in real time and adjusted services vaccine-giving, never-sleeping, regional unemployment rate hit a COVID high COVID-19 in 2020 to meet the needs of the County’s 420,000 leader on COVID.” of 9.9 percent, today that rate sits at 3.9 Randall emphasized several prudent people. She also praised the work of the em- CONTINUED ON PAGE 28 » 12 BLUE RIDGE LEADER & LOUDOUN TODAY | www.BlueRidgeLeader.com JUNE 2021

Warner visits Loudoun, offering vaccine help for India – And broadband help for Loudoun – ‘Don’t miss this window’

BY VALERIE CURY The American Rescue Plan provides big request was vaccine, Sen. Mark R. Warner (D-VA) started nearly $800 million in funding to help vaccine, vaccine – and that off May 21 by going to Alexandria to Virginians afford childhood care and would help get to the herd discuss affordable child care. He then education. The law includes nearly $306 immunity. Warner said visited Indian-American community million for Virginia Child Care and De- “We’ve had this challenge leaders in Ashburn velopment Block Grants, nearly $490 about how to distribute GOVERNMENT at Celebrations by million for Virginia Child Care Stabili- vaccines.” But he con- Rupa Vira Restau- zation Grants, as well as $16.5 million firmed the administration rant to offer COVID-19 help to India, for Virginia Head Start programs to help is working on a plan, and and finished up at the Loudoun County support operating costs, Personal Pro- that the U.S. will be sending Public School Administration to talk tective Equipment, and tuition assis- vaccines to India as soon as about broadband support for Loudoun. tance for struggling families. L to R: Sen. Mark Warner and Congresswoman Jennifer possible. The event in Alexandria focused on The Plan also includes an expansion Wexton of the child-tax and dependent credit, ‘Don’t miss this window’ how the Covid crisis has affected child eligible to receive up to $4,000 in tax which would make Virginia families care providers and educators. credits for one child, and $8,000 for Warner then went to the Loudoun two or more children. County Public School Administration, Warner was joined by Del. Suhas and was joined by Congresswoman Subramanyam (D-87) and former U.S. Jennifer Wexton (D-10), Acting Fed- Ambassador to Belize, Vinai K. Thum- eral Communications Commission malapally, as well as community and Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel, business leaders, to discuss how the the Loudoun Broadband Alliance, Ca- U.S. can best support India during the toctin Supervisor Caleb Kershner’s Covid crisis. Business and community Chief of Staff Stacy Carey, and various leaders said it is important to identify community leaders to discuss how the area can best take advantage of the new L to R: Former Ambassador to Belize, Vinai K. Thummalapally, Sen. Mark Warner and Del. areas in need, and get the vaccinations Suhas Subramanyam. distributed as soon as possible. The CONTINUED ON PAGE 30 » NOW HIRING SERVERS MUST LOVE STEAK, WINE, & BEER TUSKIE’S IS LOOKING FOR PROFESSIONALS WHO WANT TO WORK IN A STYLISH AMBIANCE & A PREMIER RESTAURANT. LOCATED IN LOUDOUN COUNTY FULL BENEFITS & 401K PLAN OFFERED

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Town of Hillsboro reopens Route 9 to two-way traffic on schedule The Town of Hillsboro has reopened demonstrating how public comment to two-way traffic on its “reclaimed really does matter. It has been an ex- Main Street,” Charles Town Pike, traordinary partnership between with the substantial completion of a NVTA, Loudoun County and the Town $30-million multi-faceted road and of Hillsboro, and we thank all the dedi- infrastructure project, ReThink9. Hills- cated leaders, elected officials and their boro Mayor and Re- staff, and transportation and construc- GOVERNMENT Think9 Project tion professionals, who made the Route Manager Roger 9 improvements possible, seeing this Vance called it the Town’s greatest vision through to reality. In fact, Hills- transformation in its 269-year history. boro’s Route 9 traffic calming project, is “We are delighted to have met our one of the first transportation projects commitment to fully reopen 24-hour in the Authority’s inaugural Six Year two-way traffic in May,” said Vance, Program to start and finish construc- noting that most commuters and vis- tion.” itors had two-way access beginning Phyllis J. Randall, the Chair of the in March, much earlier than had been NVTA and of the Loudoun County planned. Board of Supervisors said, “It has been ReThink9 provides a range of bene- exciting to witness the unity and pas- fits to tens of thousands of commuters sion exhibited by the Town of Hillsboro and visitors, area residents and busi- residents, who have seen the transfor- nesses by relieving congestion and mation of Route 9 through from the enhancing pedestrian safety on one of beginning to end. Projects like this play the region’s busiest corridors, Vance an integral role in maintaining and said. “The project has also brought enhancing a comprehensive transpor- 21st-century infrastructure to one of tation network in the region and im- the Commonwealth’s best-preserved proving the quality of life for Northern 18th-19th-century towns, including a Virginians and beyond.” new drinking water system, wastewa- Loudoun County Blue Ridge District ter and storm water collection systems, Supervisor Tony Buffington, an -ear underground power and communica- ly supporter of the project, said, “I’m tions, and a state-of-the-art streetlight honored to have played a small role in system. this important project and I want to Context-sensitive design, materi- recognize Mayor Vance and Vice Mayor als and streetscaping have reclaimed Marasco for their efforts to ensure this Hillsboro’s historic ‘Main Street’ while timely and on-budget completion.” preserving its historic integrity and The project was managed by the providing new opportunities for eco- Town of Hillsboro, with Mayor Vance nomic sustainability and long-term and Vice Mayor Marasco donating their preservation. time as project manager and deputy “The on-time, on-budget success of project manager. Marasco said, “Our this project was the result of extraordi- ownership and nimble management nary collaboration between the Town, provided significant cost savings to the our engineers at Volkert, our contractor project, streamlined decision making Archer Western, and our funding part- and allowed for innovation. This is a ners,” Vance said. “By building these small-town Americana effort at its best. multiple projects concurrently and It just goes to show that collaboration most efficiently, we’ve saved many mil- across jurisdictions and agencies on a lions of dollars—and avoided several project of this size doesn’t have to be years of traffic disruption on Route 9, slow. Our ‘one-team’ approach made it rather than just 14 months.” work seamlessly. Nearly two decades in the plan- “This partnership and commitment,” ning, ReThink9 was funded by the Marasco said, “on the part of officials, Northern Virginia Transportation Au- residents, local subcontractors, ven- thority, Loudoun County, the Virginia dors and businesses—to rebuilding and Department of Health, and the Town of reclaiming Hillsboro has ensured pub- Hillsboro. lic health and safety and delivered ex- Monica Backmon, NVTA’s Executive traordinarily modern infrastructure— Director said, “The Town of Hillsboro while maintaining the historic charac- is truly the ‘Little Town That Could,’ ter and charm of Hillsboro. We did it!” 14 BLUE RIDGE LEADER & LOUDOUN TODAY | www.BlueRidgeLeader.com JUNE 2021 Hamilton’s secluded oasis: the perfect place to refresh your life

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While living in Los Angeles in Leesburg, has opened for the sum- yard lap lane, two gang slides, water it the Purcellville Parks and Recreation and honing her live performance skills at mer season, on Saturday, May 29. pipe fall, crossing feature, dumping Facebook page at 7 p.m. to see local per- USC, Waltman worked her way through Through June 15, while Loudoun buckets, little squirt whale and floating formers Ben Demase and Megan Walt- school as co-host of the nationally broad- County Public Schools remain in ses- snake, as well as a large “beach” area man. cast, ‘Nate and Megan In the Morning’ on sion, the pool will be open on Saturdays with bubblers and water fountains, This is the first of four virtual concerts Radio Disney. and Sundays, from 12 to 8 p.m. with concession stand and grass picnic area. featuring eight local musicians and bands Waltman’s current focus on writing Town Residents admitted at 11 a.m. All interactive features will return recorded in the Bush Tabernacle by OHM and recording allows her regularly travel Beginning on Wednesday, June 16, this season, including the use of slides, Productions with Loudoun DJ as the host. to Los Angeles, Chicago, and Nashville to the aquatic center will be open daily tubes, and chairs. COVID-19 protocols Watch for the four concerts each Saturday perform live. She has recently released from 12 to 8 p.m., with Town residents will be followed, if required, at the time in June, 2021. five songs which are now available on all admitted at 11 a.m. The outdoor pool of opening. Below is an introduction to the per- streaming platforms. formers who will be featured on June 5. will be closed on July 4. For more information, regarding Music in the Tabernacle is sponsored The AV Symington Aquatic Center hours, rates, passes, and rentals go to by: Mountaineer Pipe, Keren Jayne Ben Demase is located within Ida Lee Park and fea- www.AVSAC.org, or call the Aquatic Homes, Presidential Bank, Bayside Pro- tures a 600’ lazy river, large slide tower Center at 703-779-5390. Ben Demase is a 14-year-old 8th grader fessional Services, DiRenzo Family Den- who attends Blue Ridge Middle School. 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He also this event. ty Services announces the temporary The closure does not impact child enjoys performing with school and local Get more details about the concerts and closure of Dulles South Recreation and care programs. DSRCC will post any theater groups. the performers on the Music in the Tab- Community Center for annual mainte- updates on its Facebook page. Call 571- ernacle page of the Town website: https:// nance. The center will be closed June 1 258-3456 for more information. Follow Megan Waltman purcellvilleva.gov/992/Music-in-the-Tab- through June 7, reopening June 8. The @loudounprcs on Facebook and other Megan Waltman grew up entertaining ernacle. competition and leisure pools will be social media.

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When the change results in the elimi- nation of a “Constitutional Officer” po- sition – which a County Sheriff is – the Loudoun BOS moving to reduce role of Sheriff referendum must be approved by “at least 20 percent of total votes cast in the BY ANDREA GAINES If the change in Loudoun’s form of vides all law enforcement services, in- County’s last presidential election …” In July 2020, the Loudoun County government goes through, it would mean cluding …” If the referendum passes, the Virginia Board of Supervisors voted 6-3 to pro- big changes for law enforcement, split- • Investigating crimes; General Assembly must also approve the ceed with a Request For Proposal to hire ting that function between a Sheriff’s • Pursuing offenders and making elimination of the Constitutional Officer a consultant to “study” the ins and outs Department with its top officer elected arrests; position. of altering the County’s long-standing by the voters, and a newly formed Police • Maintaining the local jail; Law enforcement quicksand reliance on a County Sheriff as its top Department – top officer appointed by • Managing other local corrections law enforcement offi- the County Administrator. programs; and Information on initiating a change cer. Supervisors Caleb The Virginia Constitution states that • Transporting criminal defendants in forms of government was presented GOVERNMENT Kershner (R-Catoc- the County Sheriff is an official Consti- to and from corrections facilities. to the BOS by staff last year. The goal: tin), Tony Buffington tutional Officer. explore the establishment of an official In Loudoun, the Sheriff also pro- (R-Blue Ridge), and Kristen Umstattd The BOS awarded the $500,000 con- County police department. vides courthouse security, serves le- (D-Leesburg) opposed the idea. tract to study the possible change to the Today, various counties, towns, such gal papers, summons jurors and wit- The whole thing started with an International Association of Chiefs of as Leesburg and Purcellville, have nesses, and executes court judgments. initiative to study whether Loudoun Police located in Alexandria. The study their own police departments. But the And, as the RFP states, “The Sheriff is County should consider changing it’s is projected to be ready by November. Loudoun County Sheriff’s office runs law assisted by deputy sheriffs who are ap- “form of government,” which would But, based on the wording of the RFP, enforcement throughout the County. pointed by the principal officer.” include new law enforcement options. many see the process itself as designed Most citizens might not distinguish Sheriffs manage their departments Those law enforcement options would to make the change in the County’s law between a sheriff and a policeman – they independently. Chiefs of Police report include creating a County Police De- enforcement program a fait accompli; all wear badges, and are expected to pro- to the County Administrator … who, in partment, and dramatically reducing i.e., the Board wants to make a law en- tect and serve. turn, reports to the BOS. the role of the Sheriff’s Department. forcement change. But, the history of the debate around Sheriff Mike Chapman (R) opposes the The enormity of the Constitutional change, how a sheriff’s department should relate What the sheriff does, today idea, and contends that the County is and what’s required to a police department … should relate to spending $500,000 to study a law en- The RFP issued by the BOS states that the local legislative body … and should The BOS seems to want to change the forcement problem that doesn’t exist. Loudoun County “uses ‘the tradition- County’s law enforcement system to one relate to voters is more complicated. He also pointed out that while other al’ form of government, which provides of the “optional” systems allowed by the Some argue that shifting more law departments across the country have for an elected Board of Supervisors, a Virginia Constitution. The RFP wants any enforcement “power” to the County Ad- officers leaving, his office has a very low County Administrator appointed by the options presented to include the estab- ministrator and BOS, in the form of the vacancy rate. Board, and the election of five Constitu- lishment of a County Police Department. power to hire and fire a police chief, for tional Officers required by the Consti- Any change of government must have example, makes law enforcement less Big Changes tution of Virginia, including the Sheriff. the approval of the voters, via referendum. accountable to voters. It also, some ar- Chapman has served as Sheriff since The traditional form of government was To initiate a referendum, the Virginia gue, may make the whole thing more January 2012, winning re-elections in established under the Reconstruction Code requires a Board resolution on the “political.” 2015, and 2019. Chapman’s third term Constitution of 1870.” subject, or, a petition signed by at least Some argue the opposite. as Sheriff began in January 2020. His As “Background,” the RFP goes on 10 percent “of the voters of the Coun- We’ll see what happens in Loudoun term ends in 2024. to state that “the Sheriff’s Office pro- ty asking that the referendum be held County. JUNE 2021 BLUE RIDGE LEADER & LOUDOUN TODAY | www.BlueRidgeLeader.com 21 Remembering Build & Protect... It's What We Do! Boats, Trucks, ATV's, Horses, Machinery, RV's, & Much More Diane Wike Banton Visit ClearyBuilding.com Today! Diane Wike Banton passed away peace- New Orleans Opera Association. Why Choose CLEARY? fully on Easter Sunday, April 4, 2021, at the She loved to sew and was a skilled seam- • Strongest Structure in the Industry age of 87. stress. 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Women put a unique and socially distanced spin on the classic tale. Even with a small number of ac- tors, the cast was filled to the brim with talent. Among the standouts were the actors portraying Jo March, Professor Bhaer, and Marmee. Ella Nassauer (Jo) displayed an incredible range of emotions, perfectly captur- ing the energy of the spunky March sister, who also lovingly takes care of the sickly young Beth.

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New operating hours for John Beatty announces Loudoun COVID-19 Congressional candidacy John Patrick Beatty, a member keep our environment clean, and that information line of the Loudoun County School he will work to improve agricultural Board, has announced his candidacy policy and promote more family farms Loudoun County has changed the Outside of the County’s hours of for the 10th District Republican Con- in Virginia, so that farmers can fo- hours of operation for the COVID-19 operation, callers to the COVID-19 gressional nomination to the 10th cus more on quality than quantity. information line to Monday through Information Line will be forward- District of Virginia. Beatty is a grad- As the Director of Information Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., excluding ed to the Virginia Department of uate of the Virginia Tech College of Technology at The Heights, a mem- holidays when Health’s COVID-19 information line Engineering and is the Information ber of the Loudoun County School GOVERNMENT Loudoun County when available. The statewide call Technology Director for The Heights Board, and a resident of a farm- government ad- center operates Monday through School. stead, Beatty says he understands the Beatty was involved in technol- ministrative offices are closed. This Saturday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Resi- necessity for greater rural technology ogy startups in change eliminates weekend call cen- dents may contact the statewide investment. Because of this, Beat- the D.C. area before ter operations. information line directly by calling GOVERNMENT ty is committed to working to se- moving into the ed- Residents may continue to call 877-VAX-IN-VA (877-829-4682). cure broadband access for all in the ucational field. He is also an organic the COVID-19 Information Line In addition to contacting the 10th District. farmer who raises chickens and sheep, at 703-737-8300 during weekday County by phone, anyone who needs On the Loudoun County School and grows vegetables and hops on his hours, for assistance with vac- assistance or has questions related Board, he has spoken out against cination appointments and for to COVID-19 may send an email at family’s farm outside of Lovettsville with his wife Katie and their five chil- promoting Critical Race Theory, COVID-19-related information. any time to [email protected]. and has stood up for parental rights. As the number of people receiv- The Health Department will respond dren. He is a member of St. Francis de Regarding health care, Beatty said ing COVID-19 vaccines continues to to emails as quickly as possible. Sales Catholic Parish in Purcellville. he would work to return financial fair- rise and the rate of cases declines, For the latest information on vac- In Congress, Beatty has said he will ness to our healthcare system, so that utilization of the information line by cination efforts in Loudoun, includ- advocate for free market policies and if you like your insurance plan, you the public has significantly declined ing how to schedule an appointment defend First and Second Amendment really will be able to keep it. on weekends, prompting the scaling to receive a COVID-19 vaccine, vis- rights. back of operations. it loudoun.gov/covid19vaccine. He says that it is through free mar- To learn more about Beatty and his ket incentives that we can do more to ideas, go to www.BeattyFor.us

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HOUSTON, CONTINUED FROM PAGE 6 fails to apply to governments, and we have Karl Marx was optimistic and assertive, “The derly people in smaller flats; lower-income no choice in the matter) we help through state works for the common good.” Plato de- families with children. It’s very congenial. “What do you seek?” she asked me. individual charity, and in the case of land murred, “Let me illustrate the answer.” Acropolis Creek only has tenants who are I told her, “I am interested in the morality conservation, zoning is supposed to achieve “Assume that there are two apartment economically disadvantaged. Which is the of housing, and what duty citizens have to a balance of uses that benefits us all. buildings in Athens,” he stated. “Parthenon better?” others.” Loudoun County government is now Pines has young people just out of college, “Whom do you think can guide you in focused on providing affordable housing living with roommates; single mothers; Charles Houston developed office buildings your search?” she asked. to lower-income households, as part of an married adults who don’t want the respon- for an Atlanta-based firm. He lives in “Let’s try great philosophers or political “Unmet Housing Needs Strategic Plan.” sibilities of a house; wealthy retirees; el- Paeonian Springs. economists,” I answered, “Like Plato, Adam This is an impenetrable 265-page tome Smith, John Stuart Mill. Karl Marx.” which seems to be the premise to use zon- Leora recognized the names. “We can ing or other incentives, to compel or incent Any law which would limit second- reach them from a séance.” IN OPPOSITION, CONTINUED FROM PAGE 6 developers to build Affordable Dwelling ary job opportunities while increasing “Let’s do it,” I replied. Her concoction was Units, or “ADUs” as they are usually called. go up, limiting the resources they the costs of goods and services to the working and I was amenable to her sugges- I tested the plan with a reality check. Did it have for employees’ salaries and force customer is a “lose-lose” for our com- tion. include the word “roommate”? Yep, but only cost increases on customers. munity and our workers. Most of the candles were extinguished. about four times, mostly in a negative con- In Loudoun County, where average The Loudoun Chamber will contin- More incense was burned. Leora chanted text like, “I had to get a roommate.” Nowhere home sales and rental rate exceeds ue to urge our nation’s lawmakers, softly. Soon I saw them. Plato in a red robe, did I see a positive statement that applies what the average household can afford, particularly US Senators Mark Warner balding and bearded. A stern face. Adam to most twenty-somethings, “A roommate secondary jobs such as driving for Uber Smith, in 18th century fashion with a pow- and Tim Kaine, to oppose the PRO Act and I were able to get a nice apartment.” or picking up occasional jobs on Task dered wig. Mill balding and serious-looking. and protect our economy as we seek to The plan thus ignored that staple dwelling Rabbit are critical. In addition, many Big-headed and bushy-bearded Marx. They recover from the lost jobs and income arrangement for young adults. Well, how talented professionals prefer to work began philosophizing. as a result of the pandemic. about the word “marry,” as in “When I marry, from home as independent contrac- Mill’s classical liberalism maintained that my spouse and I will have two incomes and tors in numerous industries, providing Grafton deButts is Vice President of liberty put individual freedom above domi- can buy a house.” Nope, that concept is com- them the flexibility to care for their Membership and Government Affairs nation by the state. Adam Smith supported pletely absent in the 265 pages. children or other family members. at the Loudoun Chamber. that notion. There was an “Invisible Hand,” Should government be in the housing he said, by which individuals pursuing their market? I conjured the philosophers and self-interest produced societal good. I wasn’t they promptly materialized. Marx said yes, KEEPING BUILDINGS LOW, CONTINUED FROM PAGE 15 Commissioner Nan Forbes said she sure. Is the proliferation of breweries good while Mill and Adam Smith said no. Pla- didn’t know of any community that or bad? Can a neighbor convert his home to to, the wisest of the bunch, said, “Maybe.” members on the developers having to refunds fees for applicants who go some noxious use? How about homebuild- Regardless of differing opinions, the ADU spend $1,000 for the Special Use Per- through the Special Exception process ers who bring sprawl? train is leaving the station, and our County mit process. “The median apartment from start to finish. Marx intoned his different perspective, has issued a Request for Proposals from de- monthly rent is just over $1,000, so we Chairman Nedim Ogleman said, “From each according to his ability, to each velopers who would build affordable apart- aren’t talking something that’s real- “As a citizen, the two public hearings according to his needs. That’s the moral ments. ly burdensome.” She said it was good through the Planning Commission course.” I saw a smirk beneath his whiskers. A better approach would be to give hous- that the existing process calls for a and the Town Council and the deliber- Plato wrapped things up, “What is the ing assistance directly to those who qualify, Town Council public hearing. “A big ations [are good] … Give every citizen basis of moral and social obligation?” He and empower them to choose what kind of part of this … is to have the citizens an opportunity to be heard.” answered his own question, “Seek wisdom housing, and where, they want. I’ve lost that weigh in …” to understand the good, which will ensure a argument, unfortunately. As far as the cost to go through the Bennett also quoted Stinnette, when good communal life in society.” The County’s plan suggests that the se- process, he then asked, “… If the devel- he ran for Town Council three years I sank deeper into my seat and thought lected developer will build an entire low- oper is not paying for it, then it needs ago, when he wanted ‘to strengthen for a while. “I thank each of you gentlemen. er-rent apartment complex. That is wrong, to come from … the tax dollars of all and preserve Purcellville, protecting You may return from whence you came but wrong, wrong. It would soon become noth- the other citizens. What business is it please return if I need you.” ing more than project housing, where the its place in western Loudoun County of ours to subsidize a developer’s ap- I looked at Madam Leora. She waved a poor are concentrated in one area. This as a sustainable small community.’ plication?” bejeweled hand and the philosophers van- eviscerates any desire for a diverse environ- ished. “Are you satisfied,” she asked me. ment. INPUT SOUGHT, CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 allow buildings to be constructed up “Yes, but a bit confused. I also realize Concentrating the less-well-off in a sin- Commission has proposed to amend to three stories and 45 feet, if a Special something.” gle location never works. A classic example the Zoning Ordinance so that build- Use Permit is first obtained from the “What?” she asked. was the notorious Pruitt-Igoe project in St. ings constructed in the Town’s His- Town Council, following public hear- “Well, philosophers’ beliefs are simply Louis. Its 2,800 units in multiple buildings toric Downtown / Central Commer- ings at both the Planning Commission their opinions. Well thought-out and deftly started deteriorating shortly after opening. cial District – C-4 Zoning District – be level and the Town Council level. explicated, but just opinions nevertheless. It became almost completely segregated, limited to a by-right height of two and So why would not my opinions be just as and was the poster child of failed urban re- The Town Council encourages cit- one-half stories and 35 feet, as mea- valid?” newal projects. Pruitt-Igoe was spectacular- izen questions, input, and feedback “They would be,” replied the mystic as ly dynamited in the 1970’s. sured from the street front. throughout this zoning ordinance she returned my credit card. “Go and form Another caution was described by Rober- As proposed, the amendment would amendment process. your own ideas.” ta Gratz in Common Edge (an architectural I did just that. The primacy of the individ- website with a progressive slant) who says BRMS WRITING AWARDS, CONTINUED FROM PAGE 3 voices can be heard.”, said Allyson ual was an enticing thought, but Plato had that many neighborhoods in New York have it right. If we are a moral and civil society, been up-zoned based on claims promising is how great writing is made. Bravo to White, ELA Team Lead. then the goal is a “good communal life,” and diversity and affordable housing, but none of the work our students and teachers Eric, Kursman, an eighth grade En- to reach that we need a social contract with these promises were realized, and perversely put into this endeavor. These awards glish teacher said, “Their hard work to some moral obligation to care for others. A the up-zoning created the opposite conditions: are awesome and represent the end craft such powerful pieces, and their safety net, as it were. Under that contract, product of many opportunities for au- less diversity, fewer affordable units, and whit- resilience to battle through distance recipients also have a duty, usually, to live er, wealthier neighborhoods as developers had thentic writing.” learning and a pandemic to cultivate in a civil and productive manner. The Greek their way with the new zoning. Could this hap- “Publishing matters to all writ- writing worthy of national recogni- philosopher’s focus on “wisdom” becomes pen here? ers--students and adults alike. We crucial. We help through governmental tax- “Yes, it could,” said Adam Smith warned, are so proud of all of our students for tion, is an outstanding testament to ation and spending (though “wisdom” often with John Stuart Mill concurring. However, putting themselves out there so their their determination.” JUNE 2021 BLUE RIDGE LEADER & LOUDOUN TODAY | www.BlueRidgeLeader.com 25

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DRUG BUST, CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 must continue to fight this scourge and tenant Paul Loconti. protect our citizens, and I am glad that Parekh said it was operations like Op- area – with 33 individuals charged, and we have such dedicated partners in our eration Angels Envy that “keep our com- seizure totals of 473 pounds of meth- law enforcement profession that put munity safe.” amphetamine, 42 kilograms of fentanyl their lives on the line every day to do just Last year, an estimated 90,000 peo- enough to kill over 21 million people – that,” said Chapman. ple died from drug overdoses national- more than the population of D.C., Mary- Items seized in Loudoun during the ly, mostly from opioids – an increase of land, Virginia, and surrounding areas, investigation included 50 kilograms of around 27 percent from the previous year. combined), nine kilograms of heroin, cocaine, 2 kilograms of fentanyl, 1 kilo- “Unfortunately, Maryland, Virginia, and 129 kilograms of cocaine, 5,100 pounds gram of heroin, 6 pounds of marijuana, Washington, D.C. accounted for almost of other drugs, over $5.3 million in U.S. 150 grams of crack cocaine, 100 fentanyl 5,000 of those opioid overdose deaths. We currency, 114 firearms, many of which Loudoun County Sheriff Mike Chapman at the pills, 7 firearms – including one assault seized enough Fentanyl to kill every man, were assault weapons, and over $700,000 U.S. Attorney’s Office in Alexandria. rifle, and $1.4 million in cash. woman, and child in Loudoun County- in jewelry and vehicles. Others at the press conference includ- two times over,” said Chapman. “Much like these drugs having a even further impact on the operations of ed Acting U.S. Attorney Raj Parekh of In Loudoun County, there have been far-reaching impact in our country, I am the Sinaloa Cartel,” said Loudoun Coun- the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the -East five suspected opioid fatalities in 2021, proud to say the work of our detectives ty Sheriff Mike Chapman at the press ern District of Virginia, Special Agent in as of April 15, with two opioid fatalities in Loudoun County in combination with conference. Charge Jarod Forget of the DEA Wash- investigated during the same time peri- other DEA Task Force members had an “Our law enforcement community ington Division, and LCSO First Lieu- od in 2020.

DR. MIKE, CONTINUED FROM PAGE 4 with alcohol. emotional wellbeing, and to decrease feelings of de- Spend time with your children: If you have chil- pression. socio-economic status. dren, they are an extension of you, so spending time Active social people have stronger immune sys- Common mid-life crisis symptoms include: depres- with them should serve to help you center yourself. tems. Studies have also shown a positive relationship sion, unhappiness in your marriage, sleep struggles, Seeing your child’s joy will have a positive impact on lowers the risk of dementia. preoccupation with your appearance, weight gain or you. It will help to remind you of how important your Focus on the good: Numerous research studies loss, being tired or bored, losing interest in the things family is and vice versa. show that people who think positively, experience you used to find pleasure in, thoughts of dying, in- Make a vision board: Get a cork board, and thumb- better wellbeing. They also tend to be more success- creased consumption of alcohol or drugs, and making tack some visual goals. Magazine and Google images ful in life, have better relationships, and an increased excessive or extreme decisions -- buying a sports car, are great places to start. Perhaps you could tack up a life span. having an affair, or changing careers. picture of a happy couple or family, or a beach house, Spend time with your spouse or significant other: In my work during COVID-19, I have seen first- or someone your age in good shape etc. Whatever If you are struggling in mid-life, make it a priority to hand the mid-life struggles for individuals and cou- your goals are, keeping them in sight will remind you spend more time with your significant other. One- ples increase tremendously. There is no doubt that of what matters most. on-one time, does not need to be a big night out on the many stressors of COVID-19, and its impact on us Get outside: Research has shown that spending the town, although date nights are important for any as spouses and parents, have been emotionally over- time outside can boost mental health, improve blood marriage, but letting your partner know how you are whelming for many. pressure, and even decrease medical conditions. feeling, and what you are needing is a must. It is not uncommon for people to act-out their Do something different: Doing the same thing Get Help: You do not need to have a serious men- strong negative feelings, when it seems like life’s over and over can become boring or even laborious, tal health condition to participate in therapy. Meet- problems have become too much to handle. especially if you are struggling emotionally. Take a ing with a psychologist, can help you to process and So, if you are middle age and find yourself strug- new way home from work, try something different think through your mid-life struggles, develop more gling with your partner or spouse, here are a few for lunch, or start a hobby. By stepping outside of adaptive and productive coping skills, and positively helpful tips. your comfort zone, you can begin to find renewed reframe and redefine your life course. Get active: Research has shown that being active purpose. I agree with Eleanor Roosevelt’s wisdom that mid- and exercising boosts energy, promotes better sleep, Meditate or pray: Research has shown a number dle age is probably the happiest period in one’s life, helps to fight off illnesses, increases your libido and of benefits to prayer, and meditation. People who but there certainly can be challenges to overcome. If lifts your mood. pray or mediate report experiencing a greater sense you are experiencing a mid-life crisis and struggles in Drink less alcohol: Alcohol is a depressant, so if of inner peace and purpose, reduced depression and your relationship, it is my hope that with improved you are feeling badly about yourself or your life, anxiety, lower blood pressure, and improved relation- communication, mutual respect, and patience, you drinking will likely make things worse. Enjoying a ships. Believing in God, or something greater than will both find the happiness you once had. beer or a glass of wine with friends can complement a yourself, can serve to humble you to better appreci- moment, but drinking in excess is a bad idea. Maybe ate the awesomeness of life. Michael Oberschneider, Psy.D. “Dr. Mike” is a clinical ask yourself, ‘How often is alcohol involved when I Get social: We are social beings, and research has psychologist in private practice. He can be reached at fight with my partner or spouse?’ If the answer is shown that building and experiencing social con- 703-723-2999, and is located at 44095 Pipeline Plaza, often, maybe it’s time to reassess your relationship nections, is a sure-fire way to improve mood and Suite 240, Ashburn. JUNE 2021 BLUE RIDGE LEADER & LOUDOUN TODAY | www.BlueRidgeLeader.com 27

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STATE OF THE COUNTY , CONTINUED FROM PAGE 11 “Thankfully, Loudoun’s Department of Attainable Housing Williams made the hard but judicious de- percent. Put another way, Loudoun’s un- Economic Development partnered with Going forward, Loudoun County must cision to close every LCPS building and employment rate is only about one point Visit Loudoun and the Loudoun Chamber seek and find solutions for its looming at- send all 81,708 students home,” observed higher than before the pandemic. In ad- of Commerce to support the small busi- tainable housing crisis, emphasized Chair Randall. “That single decision meant that dition, during the FY 2022 budget pro- ness and tourism industry.” The leadership Randall. overnight every kitchen table immediately cess, Randall pointed out, “Your Loudoun team brainstormed ways to ensure restau- “A few weeks ago, the Board received the became a classroom. Parents of elementa- County Board lowered the real proper- rants could survive with curbside pickup draft of the long-awaited Unmet Housing ry school kids were forced to scramble to ty tax rate by five and a half cents while and increased delivery services. Randall Needs Strategic Plan. Unfortunately, the find child care, and many parents of high funding almost every new County posi- added, “They even encouraged every results confirmed some of our worst fears. school juniors and seniors were forced to tion that was requested by staff. And just Loudoun resident to ‘tip big when you buy Like the nation, Loudoun has a dearth of reacquaint themselves with high school this week, we learned that all three credit local.’ Most impressive, the award-win- attainable housing options. In fact, ac- calculus.” rating agencies have renewed Loudoun’s ning ‘Loudoun is Ready’ program boosts cording to the Dulles Area Association of At the same time, educators were also AAA bond rating.” consumer confidence and drives demand Realtors, Loudoun has only a 12-day sup- facing this uncertain world like the rest of Although the hospitality and tourism to hundreds of businesses that committed ply of available housing stock. us, they had to make immediate changes sector was hit hard during the pandemic, to following all COVID safety protocols.” Over the next few months, Loudoun to their lives. it survived and is rapidly rebounding. must ask and start to answer these ques- The True Cost of COVID tions: “How many new neighbors can we welcome to Loudoun, and where will those In closing, Randall reflected on the true cost of COVID in Loudoun: 278 lives lost. MEDICARE, CONTINUED FROM PAGE 5 ment Medicare’s coverage. Some op- homes be located? How do we build infra- tions include: structure in advance of or in conjunction “We know they were not just numbers; worker’s modified adjusted gross in- Former employer health insurance with new housing? Is it important for us they were real people who had family come (MAGI) from filed taxes with – Your former employer may let you to have a community where college grad- and friends who loved them,” reflected higher income individuals paying carry its group health plan into retire- uates and retirees can live? And very im- Randall. “While we will always honor and more. Your first opportunity to sign ment. If you are retired and eligible portantly, what is the connection between cherish those we lost, we remain grateful up for Part B is the initial enrollment for Medicare, your employer’s group attainable housing and a strong economy? for the exemplary work of Loudoun Coun- period, which begins three months be- health plan is your Medicare supple- Loudoun, my ask of you is this: Join the ty employees who surely saved so many fore and ends three months after your ment. Board of Supervisors, County staff, and others. th 65 birthday month. Medigap insurance – Medigap is community partners in this critical con- “This is who we are, Loudoun,” Randall supplemental health insurance you versation.” concluded. “And together we will face this Part C: Medicare Advantage buy from a private insurance company post-COVID world with grit, determina- Lessons in Education Part C offers an option to buy health to fill in some of the gaps in Part A and tion, and kindness…I know this because I insurance from the private sector as Part B. Medigap policies pay some or all “In March of 2020, then-Loudoun know the state of Loudoun County, Virgin- an alternative to joining the “tradi- of Medicare’s deductibles and copay- County Public School Superintendent Eric ia, is indeed strong.” tional Medicare” program that comes ments, and some cover a few services from the government. that Medicare doesn’t. If you choose a Part C plan, you will Medicare Advantage Part C – Part C JK COMMUNITY FARM , CONTINUED FROM PAGE 3 volunteers, our annual partners, and our generally get all of your Medicare-cov- is not a true Medicare supplement be- community, we think we can raise the ered services, including all services, cause it replaces Medicare’s coverage. insecurity skyrocket. According to Sa- funding to grow 230,000 pounds in 2021. supplies, and drugs that are otherwise But if you have Part C, you will not mantha Kuhn, executive director of the But,” Kuhn added, “we’ll need the sup- covered by Parts A, B, and D, from your need a Medicare supplement. farm, “Food pantries suffered as they port of about 4,500 volunteers through Part C plan instead. However, Part C This article contains basic informa- faced an increased demand while grocery the season.” plans typically restrict your choices of tion about Medicare, services related store donations diminished as a result of Since it broke ground in 2018 with health care providers. to Medicare, and services for people supply chain issues and stock piling. The land donated from JK Moving Services, Medicare enrollees who choose Part with Medicare. If you would like to food we were growing was more import- the JK Community Farm has not lacked C must continue to pay their Part B find more information about the gov- ant than ever to our community in need. for help, with 8,112 volunteers since the premiums, and Medicare will pay the ernment Medicare program, please Seeing the increased needs of our com- farm’s launch turning out to plant, weed, plan a monthly fee. You might have to visit the official U.S. government site munity, our board asked, ‘If you had the and harvest. Much of that support comes pay an additional monthly premium at medicare.gov. funding, what could you realistically ac- from community members, local groups depending on the plan. complish in 2021?’” and company team building events. Wells Fargo Advisors does not provide legal, The organization set a new and ambi- Sponsors have played an important Part D: Prescription drug coverage tax, or accounting advice, but your financial tious goal: to double produce production, role in advancing the farm’s mission. The optional Part D covers prescrip- advisor will be happy to work with your chosen increase the farm’s herd of cattle from 25 Among those supporting the Plant-A- legal and tax advisors to help you achieve your tion drugs. If you have Part A, Part B, to 45, bring 25 chickens on site, and ex- Thon and raising awareness of regional financial goals. pand distribution into Washington, D.C. or both, you will qualify for Part D. Insurance products are offered through nonbank food needs were Greenfare, CARFAX, Ted The JK Community Farm has also ex- Like Part C, Part D comes from a pri- insurance agency affiliates of Wells Fargo & Com- Britt Automotive, EagleBank, Northwest vate company, not directly from the pany and are underwritten by unaffiliated insurance panded their food education program- Federal Credit Union, Sonic Promos, o2kl, government. When you turn age 65, companies. ming, working to increase understanding KLNB, and Kuhn Aviation. you will have the right to enroll in one This article was written by Wells Fargo of nutrition and agriculture with the goal Support the JK Community Farm’s of several Medicare-approved Part D Advisors and provided courtesy of Richard of reducing chronic disease in our com- mission by making a donation or regis- Ricci -Financial Advisor in Washington, D.C. at prescription drug plans. munity. tering to volunteer at www.jkcommuni- (202) 364-1605. “With the support of our board, our Medicare pays most of the cost of Investments in securities and insurance tyfarm.org. Part D. However, if you choose Part products are: NOT FDIC-INSURED/NOT D, you will pay a monthly premium to BANK-GUARANTEED/MAY LOSE VALUE DIANE WIKE BANTON, CONTINUED FROM PAGE 21 as well as eight great-grandchildren: Elle the company you select. Wells Fargo Advisors is a trade name used by Fleming, Jude Fleming, Arthur Leong, Hen- Wells Fargo Clearing Services, LLC, Member Fleming (Nick Fleming); Alexandra Gees- ry Leong, Paul Leong, Samuel Freeman, Supplementing your coverage SIPC, a registered broker-dealer and non-bank lin (Trey Geeslin); Rebecca Freeman (Seth Ronan Dickey, and Guinevere Hendley. affiliate of Wells Fargo & Company. Dickey); Amelia Leong (Frank Leong); A private service was held for Diane’s Medicare alone is not likely to be © 2021 Wells Fargo Clearing Services, LLC. enough. To help minimize out-of- James Freeman (Suvi Fong); Rose Heithoff family on May 1, 2021, in Purcellville, Vir- All rights reserved. (David Dukes); Banton Heithoff (Tara Mul- pocket expenses, many retirees have CAR: 0321-01305. CAR expiration: ginia. 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TIM JON, CONTINUED FROM PAGE 4 time and disappear from the landscape. The Blue Ridge Leader is pledged to the letter and spirit of Virginia’s and HUD’s Equal Opportunity one-stop-fits-all retail sites we have But for today, I sure wish I had – at Housing Policies. Virginia’s Fair Housing Law makes it illegal to advertise any preference, limitation to choose from in Loudoun; they’re a some point – taken a drive – during regular business hours – and stopped in or discrimination based on race, color, national origin, sex, elderliness, familial status and handicap. great help for those of us with seeming- This newspaper will not knowingly accept advertising for real estate that violates the Fair Housing for some kind of memorable treat at the ly dwindling supplies of personal time Law. Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in the paper are available on and energy at our disposal. I’m sure I’ll Airmont Store; I bet I could’ve banked an equal housing opportunity basis. For more information about Virginia’s Fair Housing Law, or to be just as sentimental about each one away the experience for the rest of my file a Fair Housing complaint, call the Virginia Fair Housing Office at 804.376.8530; toll- of these, if they should – for whatever days. But who knows? Someday, maybe, free 888.551.3247; for the hearing impaired: 804.527.4290; email – fair housing@dpor. reason – begin to lose out to the test of I’ll still make it inside. virginia.gov; web: www.fairhousing.vipnet.org.

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TREES PROJECT, CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 program. sulting to residential, utility, dioxide is removed from the atmosphere Once mature, the 95-acre commercial, and governmen- and held in solid or liquid form. nutrient credit bank area tal markets. The company is The credits will work this way: The can welcome naturalists, employee-owned. Virginia Department of Environmental hikers, and other visitors. Mayor Fraser, who has been Quality will issue credits for the reduc- Meanwhile, the Town will looking for ways to mone- tion in nutrients and sediments achieved proceed to seek grants to re- tize the Aberdeen property on the Aberdeen property. Those credits store the Federal-era brick through an environmental can then be sold to public and commer- house on the remaining 100 program, found his inspiration cial developers who are required to pur- acres. Council Member Stan in a $43.9 million landmark chase nutrient credits for their develop- Milan will be working with forest protection deal between ment. historians to verify and tell Norway and Guyana. The Pur- For example, when grading and con- the stories of enslaved Afri- cellville program is adapted struction get underway on the Rt. 690/ can people who once lived from it. Rt. 7 interchange, some streams and on the property. “This model is further ev- wetlands will be degraded by VDOT. The perimeter of the prop- House on Aberdeen property idence that a town does not That degradation could be permitted erty will become a horse and need to rely on rooftops for and offset by VDOT’s potential purchase walking trail; the pond will of a package of documents that should revenue or to keep going into of credits from the Aberdeen nutrient be restored and stocked with fish. The be signed at the same time to achieve its taxpayers’ pockets to fund opera- credit bank. Likewise, if a data center wells on the property will be brought on- the best advantage for the Town. There tions,” said Fraser. “We need to embrace is being built in Ashburn, there will be line to increase fresh water to the Town. is also a Deed of Restrictions and a Mit- innovation and responsibly monetize some degradation to the environment, Managed hunting similar to Leesburg’s igation Activity License Agreement that the assets we are blessed with. Water and as such, the data center developer Banshee Reeks program could be imple- specify what contractor Davey Resource and sewer taps are finite. No new land is will need to purchase credits to be per- mented. A house at the entrance to the Group and its subsidiary Wetland Stud- being created; however, innovation and mitted to build. property could be renovated into a guest ies and Solutions, Inc. are allowed to do creativity is infinite. Other potential sources of Town in- house or welcome center. There is also on the Aberdeen property. “With the Aberdeen project, we will be come from the Aberdeen tree project potential for recreational activities such Davey Resource Group, which began returning the land to it pristine natural are public and private contributions to as zip-lining, camping, and flying drones as a tree services company, is celebrat- state. We will be achieving conserva- adopt any of the trees. Purcellville May- through an obstacle course. ing its 125th anniversary this year. Now tion goals and bringing revenue to the or Kwasi Fraser says he has already been The Town Council will hold a June 8 an international company with 5,000 Town,” Fraser added. contacted by one major corporation in- vote to approve the contract for nutrient employees, the firm offers expertise in “I think President Theodore Roosevelt terested in the launch of an adoption mitigation credits. That contract is part horticultural, environmental, and con- would be proud of Purcellville.”

VIEW FROM THE RIDGE, CONTINUED FROM PAGE 6 spective, “expired.” After all, it has been modate future growth. Spend now, pay going on for more than eight years now. later. when the meeting is over, as if to say, New vacancy on the But, in a recent Planning Commission Lazaro also gave us the Vineyard “OK, what do we really want to do here?” Purcellville Town Council meeting, the Town Attorney indicated Square project – a six story building on is a very big deal. Citizens vote, but developers never give up that she had to meet with the Council to 21st Street. get a sense of what the Council members Slow growth and fiscally sustainable want to do. We need leaders budget models – including lower taxes That is why it is so important that the Serving on the Town Council is not a and less debt – have been the citizens Fraser forces – and the citizens – get the More to come. Stay at your posts, citizens. popularity contest or a job for sissies. clear and consistent choice. right person in the vacated seat. As of press time, there were five appli- Big decisions are made. Big money is But, time and time again, the vote Ryan Cool cants for the vacated seat on the Town involved. happens, and Purcellville’s old guard Council. Control of the chamber is up for The Town is a nearly $30 million dollar reasserts itself and tries to take back Ryan J. Cool served on the Town Coun- grabs. company. It takes tough work not to bend the power they lost to the voters. cil for four years, and has a proven re- One applicant for that seat has had to development and growth pressure. After each election, or consequential cord in favor of slow growth and sustain- people send in endorsement letters. And So, with the balance of power, and the Town Council decision that didn’t go able fiscal policies. He has kept all of his one of the individual’s endorsers is for- continuing small-town character of Pur- the old guard’s way, the special interest campaign promises to the voters who mer Mayor Robert W. Lazaro, the same cellville at risk once again, all need to effort to develop the heck out of Pur- put him there. individual who saddled the Town of Pur- speak their minds. cellville begins anew, swinging back and The interminable Vineyard Square de- cellville with that $60 million-plus debt. Purcellville’s future hangs in the bal- forth, depending on how many Town bate is just one example of why filling Lazaro’s grow-at-any-cost approach ance. Council friends the developers have, and the vacant seat on Town Council is so went so far as to grow the Town’s wa- You may not have the insider connec- how many Town Council members are important. ter treatment capacity to accommodate tions that allow you to corner a Town willing the stick with Fraser and the citi- For example, the question being de- massive amounts of development, not Council member at the end of a Town zens who put them in office. bated now with respect to Vineyard as it was happening, or, in response to Council meeting. But, as citizens and In terms of composition, the Council is Square is whether that project has, le- in-the-pipeline growth, but to accom- voters, you are in charge. generally split 3 to 3 on Fraser’s agenda. gally, and from a zoning permits per-

WARNER VISITS, CONTINUED FROM PAGE 12 Warner said that Virginia has a budget transaction. “It’s not lost on me that we Warner said, “This is more than a pass- programs available through the American surplus this year, and $4.3 billion has not need broadband … not just rural areas … ing interest to me.” He pointed out that Rescue Plan to expand broadband access be allocated yet. He said there is $222 mil- also poorer zip codes can’t afford it.” Loudoun County is the internet capital of and services. lion allocated for broadband. Harriet Wegmeyer, owner of Wegmey- the world, and still there are challenges. Part of the plan includes $17 billion in The lack of internet in western Loudoun er Farms, said it’s a challenge because “In 2021, we know that high speed inter- funding to increase affordability and ac- is a big challenge. Congresswoman Wex- broadband is not accessible where she is net is a necessity … If you don’t have it, cess to broadband, as well as $10 billion in ton said that when she has visited west- located. you are up a creek,” he said. the Coronavirus Capital Projects Fund to ern Loudoun farms to purchase products, Stacy Carey said, “Our businesses are Warner urged everyone to “have a plan help communities expand access to high- she has seen staff walk all over the room suffering. We have a very critical issue of action for every community … Don’t speed internet. to get a decent connection to complete a now.” miss this window.” JUNE 2021 BLUE RIDGE LEADER & LOUDOUN TODAY | www.BlueRidgeLeader.com 31 Visit us online at onthemarketloudoun.com

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