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Interview with Sheriff Mike Chapman BY VALERIE CURY fices and police departments are the The recent vote by the Loudoun scope of services each provide, and to County Board of Supervisors favoring whom chiefs and sheriffs report. the County move to a county-wide In Loudoun, the sheriff provides full police department, rather than the service – meaning he or she has pri- current Sheriff’s Office, prompted this mary responsibility over enforcement, Blue Ridge Leader interview with Sher- the Adult Detention Center, and the iff Mike Chapman. The BOS has since Courts. This integrated effort enables decided to have a study conducted on seamless coordination between practi- the matter. Such a change would ulti- cally all law enforcement matters – to mately have to be put to a referendum include crime prevention, education, by the voters. Chapman was elected enforcement, school safety, commu- Ready, set, Sheriff in 2011, and is currently serving nity outreach, court security, mental the Washington, D.C. Metropolitan area his third term, which began in January health services, and re-entry programs determined that Loudoun County has had a 32 percent reduction in serious learn! of this year. to reduce recidivism for individuals released from incarceration. This interop- crime over the past eight years. BY LAURA LONGLEY Blue Ridge Leader: What is the dif- erability and the sheriff’s professional Police departments, conversely, han- School is about to start, and despite all ference between a sheriff’s office staff largely explain Loudoun’s success dle only duties related to law enforce- the unknowns, teachers and staff are ready and a police department? in having the lowest crime rate in the ment, including crime prevention, in- for almost anything. Virginia Metropolitan-D.C. area, and its vestigations, school resource officers, “We’ve been incredibly busy with train- Sheriff Mike Chapman: The two near-90 percent citizen satisfaction rat- and traffic enforcement. These respon- ing,” said Wyade Byard, Loudoun County main differences between sheriff’s of- ing. The Council of Governments for CONTINUED ON PAGE 14» Public Schools spokesman. “As we speak, staff is at Culbert Elementary School learning the proper way to wear PPE—per- sonal protective equipment.” Until mid-July, just like you, the school Middleburg at a Historic Crossroad? district was anticipating either a full return to school or a hybrid program—two BY LAURA LONGLEY of Rt. 50 and east of Sam Fred Road. days in class, three days at home learn- Town Planning On July 27, after three hours of dis- In a unanimous vote (with Commis- ing remotely. The teachers had been fully cussion in a high stakes meeting to sioner Mimi Stein absent), the Commis- trained for both approaches. The district’s Commission determine the fate of a by-right, 28-lot sioners elected to give developer An- communications team had even prepared cluster subdivision with 10 rural econo- drew Hertneky, Middleburg Land 1 LLC postpones decision “day in the life” videos of fictional stu- my lots, the Town of Middleburg Plan- manager, two more weeks to address dents—fourth-grader “Sebastian” and ning Commission decided in the end to remaining questions and make any ad- on Banbury Cross high schooler “Anna.” Even though the postpone. The proposal, which is called justments necessary to the preliminary school district will begin the year with development Banbury Cross Reserve, is located north plat. CONTINUED ON PAGE 22» CONTINUED ON PAGE 24» CALL JOHN.

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Tree of Life Clothing Closet opens doors Groundbreaking for Round Hill Trail & sidewalk projects Loudoun County and the Town of project Tuesday, July 28, in front of the Round Hill held a groundbreaking cer- pavilion on East Loudoun Street. emony for the start of construction of Loudoun County Board of Super- the Round Hill to Franklin Park trail visors Chair Phyllis J. Randall (D-At and the Main Street enhancement CONTINUED ON PAGE 24 »

The Tree of Life Clothing Closet, located at 119 N. 21st Street (next to Nichols) opened its doors with a ribbon cutting ceremony on Saturday, July 11. Delegate Dave LaRock (R-33) joined Purcellville Mayor Kwasi Fraser, Loudoun County Chamber President and CEO Tony Howard, members and supporters of Purcellville’s Tree of Life for the ribbon cutting. 4 BLUE RIDGE LEADER & LOUDOUN TODAY | www.BlueRidgeLeader.com AUGUST 2020 Snider Purcellville one step closer to forming police advisory committee

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To the dismay of many parents, the Take breaks. While our children hybrid option to the academic school had some exposure to virtual learning year for our children is no longer an this past year, they are not used to the option in Loudoun County Public more intensive virtual learning that Schools. Is exclusive virtual learning awaits them. Having a sustained focus truly the best option? While parents for learning is important, but your chil- are split over the decision, I don’t dren will get bored if they sit in front of think there really is a screen for too long. best option; we’re in a Exercise. With virtual learning and global pandemic, and liv- with a lot of sports cancelled, your ing with restrictions and child is not going to be as active as usu- compromises is the new al this school year. Research studies normal. have repeatedly shown that children DR. MIKE There’s no denying that who exercise consistently do better ac- our children will miss out ademically, socially and emotionally. on a lot this year; and it’s safe to as- So, keeping your child physically active sume that there will be a lag in learn- this year is important. ing for a lot of children as this drags Make a daily schedule. Children on. The U.S. Department of Educa- do best when they know what’s expect- tion has already posited that virtual ed of them in advance, and thus daily learning could lead to more students structure and a schedule can be very repeating a grade – low income fami- helpful. I’m a big fan of breaking the lies and minorities without adequate day down into sections where there is resources, will likely be the group that a morning routine, a daytime routine struggles most. I think it’s important and an evening routine. to keep things in perspective. Yes, our Say “yes” more than “no.” Re- children will have what appears to be a search has already shown increases of less than optimal fall quarter, but what mental health conditions for the U.S. our children miss out on academically population as a result of the pandem- can always be made up later. ic, and our children are bound to ex- As a child psychologist, virtual learn- perience more emotional upset with ing is presently the number one topic virtual learning this fall. Thus, I think in my practice with so many parents it’s important for parents to be more scrambling to prepare themselves and flexible and patient in their parenting, their children for the start of school especially for social matters. So, the year. I offer the following tips: next time your child asks to play video Embrace your inner teacher. Okay, games more with their friends on-line, so you likely aren’t a credentialed I recommend giving him or her a little teacher, but as parents our children learn a lot from what we say and do; extra time. Our children will be miss- and with virtual learning, they will be ing out on so much this coming year, looking for guidance and instruction. and giving them more of what they are Join a learning pod. Many par- wanting and needing, seems to me to ents are getting together to form small be the loving thing to do. groups to enhance learning. Some are In summary, exclusive virtual learn- paying tutors to further support in- ing this fall is not ideal, but I don’t struction during the school day. Chil- think much anything is during a pan- dren can remain in one home or rotate demic. Home-schoolers and children homes. I think learning pods are great; who attend private school face similar they allow for additional attention and and different challenges, but we will structure with in-person academic get through this. As the entertainer support, and they provide an opportu- Jimmy Dean once said, “I can’t change nity to share resources. the direction of the wind, but I can ad- Create a great space to work. To just my sails to always reach my desti- get your child excited, encourage their nation.” Here’s to adjusting our sails. involvement in creating a fun working space. Your child is going to be in front Michael Oberschneider, Psy.D. is a clin- of a computer for hours, so purchasing ical psychologist in private practice. He a comfy office chair, a good lamp and can be reached at 703-723-2999, and is some new accessories may serve to located at 44095 Pipeline Plaza, Suite jump start a positive frame of mind. 240, Ashburn. 6 BLUE RIDGE LEADER & LOUDOUN TODAY | www.BlueRidgeLeader.com AUGUST 2020

squeeze. “That was just the straw on the saved, simply by adding a sentence or some small, meaningless number, like camel’s back.” two into the new zoning ordinance. Pub- 10 percent. The Board’s intent will have Robert’s eyebrows arched. lic hearings and so forth would cover the been gutted, and we’ll then have to gird Sheep “Look at what we’ve done this year - entire new zoning document, including up for a battle to change that one num- basically nothing. The Board of Super- the changes on clusters. You’d be done ber. BY CHARLES HOUSTON visors were eager to push a Board Mem- in half the time.” I’m tired of fighting like this. We’re ber Initiative that would have removed Robert followed Byne’s logic, “So ad- always on defense. The Board of Super- “I am going to bleat,” declared Byne the density bonus that clusters get. You ministration played the Board?” visors is excellent. We have almost 100 Rood. know, if they cluster the lots zoning, that “Yep, and that tells me that staff bu- percent support for the west. I just feel Robert looked up quizzically from his lets them build four times as many hous- reaucrats try to manipulate the Board whipped. You know, just let it go and morning coffee. “Wouldn’t a whinny be es on a given piece of property.” into doing just the things staff wants to concentrate on riding Finnegan.” more appropriate for you?” he jested. “We’re simpatico on that problem,” do.” “That sounds bleak, Byne.” “No. ‘Bleat.’ I feel said Robert. “I bet there’s more bugging you,” said “That’s why I am going to bleat,” she like we’re just a bunch OPINION Byne went on, “Then one of the Coun- Robert. answered. of sheep.” ty administrative guys said they’d first “Yep. The next deal was a Board Mem- “Are things that bad?” “Care to explain, B?” have to amend the Comprehensive Plan, ber Initiative that endorsed a plan to “Well, there are three or four ma- “It’s land preservation. I saw a sign on and after that apply for a rezoning, which preserve prime agricultural soils. Right jor problems around Middleburg and a Telegraph Springs yesterday, ‘Acreage. might prompt lawsuits. I know the zon- now, developers are putting houses on handful of folks have taken the lead in Great for Clusters.’ I wanted to run the ing documents pretty damn well and he the best land because septic sewer works fighting the developers. They’ve raised damn thing over but Finnegan was in the was blowing smoke, especially when he better there and costs less. The key sen- money, gotten a lot of followers, hired horse trailer so I couldn’t do an off-road said the process might take three years. tence from the Board said something engineers and I think they have a real raid. It makes me sick to think of the Here’s the way it could really work: Pass like ‘X-percent of the prime soils can’t be shot at winning. I’m not happy that they crappy houses some greedy developer a Board Resolution now that directs built on.’ The Board should have speci- have problems, but I’m glad the entire would build there.” Planning Staff, which is drafting the new fied how much that off-limits amount west is now involved in fighting to save “I’ll go back with you tonight and zoning ordinance, to make cluster den- would be, like 80 percent. Instead some- our land. I’m also a bit envious that the trash the sign if that would help.” sity the same as base density. Thus, no body on Staff will call a developer for his Middleburg folks have good leaders and She gave her husband’s hand a quick extra houses, no free bonuses, more land thoughts and a few days later plug in CONTINUED ON PAGE 22 »

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My relies on the honor system, which means ple staying at home, there is a tremen- office is working closely with General our expectation is that users of the dous increase in ordering products on Services to help raise awareness about CONTINUED ON PAGE 23 » AUGUST 2020 BLUE RIDGE LEADER & LOUDOUN TODAY | www.BlueRidgeLeader.com 7 8 BLUE RIDGE LEADER & LOUDOUN TODAY | www.BlueRidgeLeader.com AUGUST 2020 37986 Kite Lane, Lovettsville How To Pick BY LAURA LONGLEY Tucked away at the foothills of the Short Hill Mountains a property to prize awaits you. and Choose Even getting there is a pleasure. 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Proudly featuring: AUGUST 2020 BLUE RIDGE LEADER & LOUDOUN TODAY | www.BlueRidgeLeader.com 9 A love letter to my beautiful bride BY SAMUEL MOORE-SOBEL that we can look back on that day as August 1 marks the first day of the rest of the foundation upon which we built a my life. The day I marry the love of my life. family. So when we tell our story to our She appeared when I least expected children, grandchildren, and hopefully it. I first laid eyes on her from the back great-grandchildren, that they will be of a church. She was at reminded of the love Megan and I share. the front. I could not help And that they would have something to but linger on her beautiful emulate, and be richly blessed as a result. face. She wore a light top There is this scene in “Runaway and brown skirt, the image Bride” (a favorite movie in my fami- of her was linked indelibly MOORE-SOBEL ly) that I think epitomizes the danger in my mind. I fell in love beneath the surface of any relationship. with the woman who would one day be Ike Graham, the irascible columnist, my wife that day from across the room. talks with his ex-wife, Ellie, about the Before I heard her voice ... even before dissolution of their marriage. “Did I just we met. not see you?” He asks her. “No. No, you It is one of those things I can hardly explain. If you are single, you’re likely familiar with the common trope friends in relationships often share. “You just know when you know.” I used to question the concept. “How will Interest rates are low. I know?” I wondered. But when I Now’s a great time to sell. saw her, I suddenly knew. I’d been 17 successful closing so far this year. looking for her all along. Are you ready? Call me TODAY! We met months later, after that first time I saw her, through the help of a mutual friend. And now, after we have had a romance of 20 months, we have finally arrived at the day I had long hoped we would reach. Even if I didn’t know how the story would unfold in between. It turns out that there were a few didn’t,” she says. twists and turns along the way. We faced With this in mind, one of my many adversities and resistance. But we’ve goals in marriage is to see my wife. To also shared boundless joy. Megan brings love her regardless of the circumstances. a sense of delight to my life I never To treasure her strong intellect and her thought possible. Winning her heart was heart of gold. To never lose sight of her, the greatest accomplishment I have ever regardless of what life brings. Through or will ever achieve. She is the only girl I kids and jobs and family stresses and see, the only one who will ever have the everything else. To put her and her in- key to my heart. She is my soulmate. terests first above all else, even if that As I look excitedly towards the future requires much sacrifice. To treasure each and the life we have worked so hard to and every moment we get together, until build together, I anticipate that our mar- death do us part. And to have as beauti- riage will be nothing short of a fabulous ful a marriage as we have a wedding day adventure. (in spite of the adjustments we have had I want our marriage to be a passionate to make to our original wedding plans in love affair that lasts for decades. I want light of Covid-19). Megan to be the only woman I call my For marrying the love of my life will be wife. I want her to be the mother of my a joyous day, regardless of the circum- children. The woman who loves me even stances. Times may be uncertain, but I when I am not at my best, and wants to believe we have what it takes to create a stay in our marriage even when the go- beautiful life together. That is worth cel- LICENSED IN VA & WV ing gets tough. I have no doubt that we ebrating, each and every day. will be together through it all. For as [email protected] long as we both shall live. Samuel Moore-Sobel is the author of Can 540.533.7453 In light of that, I’ve been thinking You See My Scars? His book is available WWW.MARCYC.COM about how to have an extraordinary for purchase through Mascot Books and FACEBOOK @MARCYCANTATORE marriage. To keep the flame of our love on Amazon. To learn more about the au- burning bright, long after August 1. So thor, visit www.samuelmoore-sobel.com. INSTAGRAM @MARCYCSELLS 10 BLUE RIDGE LEADER & LOUDOUN TODAY | www.BlueRidgeLeader.com AUGUST 2020 Ask about our RSVP TO Ambassador Program SCHEDULE for your loved one OPEN HOUSE $13,000 in Savings A Brand New Memory Care By Design Community in Leesburg, VA. VISIT

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Remembering Thomas R. Sanftner Thomas R. Sanftner passed away at his home He loved to read, talk politics and discuss in Round Hill, on July 17, 2020, at the age of 80. current events. He was a thoughtful, caring We take care He was born in 1940 in Swea City, Iowa, the soul, and was always mindful and consider- son of the late John A. and Florence R. Sanft- ate of the needs of others. He sought to lift up

EXPERTS ner. In 1964, he earned his Law Degree from those around him and he had a way of making of your trees the University of Iowa. That people feel appreciated and same year, he joined the U.S. accepted. He was always able • Tree trimming Navy and served as a Naval to bring a smile or a chuckle • Tree removal officer for 25 years. In 1970, with his sense of humor and during his Naval career, he witty comments. Spending • Stump grinding obtained his Masters Degree time with family made him es- in tax law from George Wash- pecially happy. ington University. He retired He was preceded in death by from the Navy in 1995 as a his older brother, John E. San- Captain in the Judge Advo- ftner, of San Anselmo, Califor- cate General’s Corps. nia. Sanftner enjoyed a long He is survived by his wife retirement, spending his of almost 30 years, Joanne; days doting on pets and car- three daughters, Stephanie ing for outdoor critters and Whiteside (William) of Al- wildlife that surrounded his exandria, Virginia, Jennifer home. He was a Purple Mar- McGraw (Robert), of Slippery tin landlord for over a decade, and a member Rock, Pennsylvania, and Erin Locke (Johnny) of the Purple Martin Conservation Associa- of Manassas, Virginia; five grandchildren, tion. In recent years, he became involved in Matthew and Sarah Whiteside, and Danielle, the preservation of the Monarch butterfly, Rianne, and Morgan Locke. He will be sadly 530 E. G Street • Purcellville, VA 20132 both breeding and releasing numerous gener- missed by relatives, friends and neighbors. 540-338-5714 • Cell 540-454-0514 ations. He was also a member of the Loudoun A celebration of life will be held at a later

Your Local Lawn & Landscape Lawn Local Your [email protected] Wildlife Conservancy. date at Cool Spring Cemetery, Berryville, VA.

Purcellville Business Interruption Grants available soon

The Town of Purcellville will have grant submission date Business Interruption Grant applica- • Have a maximum of 50 hourly or tions available soon. salaried employees The Purcellville Town Council recognizes the significant economic hard- • Must be able to demonstrate a ship Town businesses are experiencing minimum of 25 percent business as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. interruption or loss in revenue as a As part of the $891,932 Federal CARES result of the COVID-19 pandemic Act funding received by the Town, over • Less than $2.5 million in annual $600,000 has been al- gross receipts, for the 2018 and GOVERNMENT located by the Town 2019 fiscal years Council for the estab- • Home based businesses are eligi- lishment of grant programs to provide ble to apply support for business interruption and to The grant program and webpage are support local non-profits. under construction. We recommend Business Interruption Grants will be interested businesses use this time to the first program rolled out by the Town. begin compiling information to demon- The support to local non-profit grant strate business interruption or loss in program will be introduced in early Sep- revenue, as a result of COVID-19. The tember. application and additional information, To be eligible for a Business Interrup- to include grant terms and conditions, tion Grant, businesses must meet the “We Specialize in Standing Seam Metal” will be available on the Town website, following criteria: NEW ROOFING • RE-ROOFING • METAL • COPPER once published. SHINGLES • SLATE • RUBBER • GUTTER • For-profit business, operating The Town remains dedicated to pro- from a physical location within the viding relief and support to the local Town of Purcellville before March business community and the Town is 540-687-6747 1, 2020 committed to executing the Business In- • Must be current on all Town tax- terruption Grants in the most expedient www.virginiaproroofing.com es, licenses, and permits as of the manner possible. More details to come. AUGUST 2020 BLUE RIDGE LEADER & LOUDOUN TODAY | www.BlueRidgeLeader.com 13 Two Inova Loudoun Nurses selected as 2020 Star Nurses finalists

Two Loudoun Inova regis- tered nurses, among the tens of thousands in the Wash- ington metro area, have been named 2020 Star Nurses finalists. Erin Brand and Pamela Kravatz are among 91 nurses at area hospitals named as Pamela Kravatz finalists in the new program Erin Brand co-sponsored by the Ameri- er “Nightingale Award” event. can Nurses Association and the Wash- “These nursing professionals work ington Post. The pro- on the front lines of healthcare, and gram honors nurses COMMUNITY represent the epitome of skill, profes- who were nominated sionalism, and compassion. And they by patients and peers as among the best are experts in the field,” said Maureen in the Washington region. Sintich, Chief Nurse Executive of Inova The Star Nurses program was estab- hospitals. “I am proud beyond descrip- lished to recognize nurses from Mary- tion of these amazing professionals, land, Virginia, and Washington, D.C. and often think about that special char- who have gone above and beyond to acteristic that separates great nurses make a difference in the lives of their from the best nurses. Inova is proud patients, their community, and their to have so many of the best.” Sixteen organization. More than 600 nurses nurses at other area Inova hospitals were nominated. The six winners will were also named finalists. be announced on Sept. 1, at the first-ev- Pick Your Own Season Is Here! Blue Ridge Wildlife releases sibling Bald Eagles On July 24, Blue Ridge Wildlife Center released two juvenile Bald Eagles after a successful recovery at the center. Admitted to the center in May by the Depart- ment of Wildlife Resources, the sibling COMMUNITY Bald Eagles had fall-

en from their nest and could Photo: Blue Ridge Wildlife Center not be returned. After several months at the center, they For more information about Blue were released at Widewater State Park Ridge Wildlife Center, visit www. in Stafford, VA. where they were found. blueridgewildlifectr.org.

A Changing of the guard July 18 was a sunny day in Leesburg when Mayor Kelly Burk joined five sculptors in For Produce and Farm Updates Raflo Park to unveil their works on the Arts PARKS sculpture trail. Call (540) 338-6642 or visit Two days later, in the wee hours, the Daughters of the www.CrookedRunOrchard.com Confederacy, coordinating with Across from Harris Teeter Shopping Center on Loudoun County, removed Main Street Purcelville, right after the Traffic Circle CONTINUED ON PAGE 20 » 14 BLUE RIDGE LEADER & LOUDOUN TODAY | www.BlueRidgeLeader.com AUGUST 2020

CHAPMAN INTERVIEW, CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 political agenda or some other motivation. It also holds County and Alexandria Police Departments. If the BOS sibilities are not directly interwoven with other elements the sheriff directly accountable to the public for any ques- were to establish a police department in Loudoun, those of the criminal justice system. tionable actions the sheriff’s office may perform. officers would receive exactly the same training as they While a chief is appointed, Loudoun’s sheriff is elect- What is being proposed by some members of the BOS do now. Our training, both basic and in-service, meets or ed by and directly answerable to the citizens. This com- is to change the current system, remove enforcement au- exceeds nationally recognized best practices. munity involvement provides transparency and ensures thority from a sheriff’s office, and transfer that authority to These and many other areas were examined during a that law enforcement matters are handled by profes- a chief of a yet to be established police department. While similar discussion of establishing a police department sionals, and are not improperly influenced by the mo- the chief would answer to the County Administrator, the in 2012, when the Board of Supervisors established a tivations or political agendas of other elected officials. Chair of the Board – an elected official to whom the Ad- Government Reform Commission (GRC) to review the Additionally, citizens have the option to choose their ministrator answers - would heavily influence or direct the implications of transitioning from a sheriff’s office. chief law enforcement officer every four years. actions of a police chief. This would make the chief’s posi- The commission unanimously recommended against The sheriff is also accountable to the Board of Super- tion more (not less) political, partisan to the leanings of the creating a county-wide police department in Loudoun visors (BOS), the Coun- BOS, and not answerable to the public at large. County, stating the GRC “strongly recommends that the ty Attorney, and Coun- Further, the formation of an entirely new, unneces- Loudoun County Board of Supervisors maintain the cur- Authorized Full-Time Personnel: sary organization would cost at least $20 million to start. rent structure of a Sheriff’s Office without adding a Po- 773 (632 Sworn/141 Civilian) ty Human Resources. Every year, a sheriff The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO) has been lice Department.” The commission’s 2012 findings and Annual Budget: nationally recognized for Crisis Intervention Training, an internal study conducted by the LCSO in 2020 found FY21 $105,951,052 must present a budget to justify department School Resource and DARE Programs, has helped pro- no reason to create a police department in Loudoun Service Area: duce the lowest crime rate in the Northern Virginia area, County. Studies have shown that the conversion process 520 Square Miles needs for personnel and equipment, and to an- and has been designated a “Model Agency” in the Com- would be complex, extremely disruptive, and costly to Divisions: Administrative/Technical Services swer Board questions in monwealth of Virginia. Consequently, the only motiva- County residents. Corrections an open, public forum tion that can be derived by the BOS’s proposed action BRL: To make such a change, how much would this Court Services concerning its actions, would be for the BOS to control the decisions, policies, Criminal Investigations and actions of a police chief – usurping the public’s di- cost our citizens? Field Operations performance, proce- rect involvement in the process. It would decimate a Operational Support dures, and policies. Chapman: Several members of the Board of Supervisors highly successful and well-run organization, provide Quarterly, the Sheriff’s have indicated the costs of creating a police department no measurable improvement, and would likely increase Office provides a signif- would be limited to changing the uniforms and the mark- Loudoun’s citizens’ taxes. icant activity report. Loudoun’s sheriff also coordinates ings on our vehicles. This is completely inaccurate and all serious disciplinary matters and resolutions with the BRL: With Loudoun’s growth, is there a tangible ben- was an obvious attempt by BOS members to mask the County Attorney’s and Human Resource Offices to ensure efit to a police department over a sheriff’s office? actual cost, disruption, and impact that the creation of a fair and consistent discipline for police misconduct. police department would have. Creating an entirely new A police chief, conversely, would be appointed by the Chapman: Several members of the Board of Supervisors agency, conservatively, would cost of over $20 million to County’s BOS, a county administrator/executive, or a have cited Loudoun’s growth and the fact that neighbor- staff personnel, office space, and equipment. Other com- combination of both, and would be answerable directly to ing jurisdictions have police departments as their reasons plicating factors include pay, benefits, job classifications, those who appointed him or her, not to the public at large. for changing our form of government in Loudoun County. position assignments, and computer systems and access. First, it should be noted that there are 25 sheriff’s of- Loudoun County would also see reductions in state fund- BRL: Which is more political – a department run by fices nationwide larger than the LCSO. Consequently, ing, a reduction in Virginia State Police assistance, an a sheriff or one run by a police chief? the population of a county should not be a factor when increase in liability insurance, and no limit as to what a Chapman: The Loudoun County Sheriff is a Constitution- considering creating a police department. Further, the County police department could be sued for. The limit for al Officer elected by Loudoun’s citizens – he or she is not growth of the Sheriff’s Office has been commensurate sheriffs’ offices in Virginia is $1.5 million. appointed by the Board of Supervisors or a County Admin- with the County’s population. Its performance and pro- Finally, the BOS has already announced that the Coun- istrator. This provides voters with ownership of the selec- fessionalism have improved over time, and the LCSO has ty anticipates a $100 million budget deficit in this fiscal tion process allowing them to personally evaluate, vet, and far fewer “use of force” incidents than its surrounding year alone, mostly because of COVID 19. Loudoun has choose who they want to serve as their chief law enforce- “police” jurisdictions. many other critical priorities right now; and pushing for a ment officer. While this process is political, it promotes It is also worth noting that personnel from 17 law en- politicized police department should not be one of them. direct, unfiltered contact between the Loudoun’s sheriff forcement agencies in our region, including Loudoun’s BRL: There has been talk about a citizen review and his or her citizens – and removes the middleman. It Sheriff’s deputies, attend training at the Northern Virgin- committee. What is your stance on that? ensures that the sheriff answers to all 413,000 members ia Criminal Justice Training Academy (NVCJTA) located in of the public, not a select interest group that may have a Ashburn. NVCJTA includes agencies such as the Arlington CONTINUED ON PAGE 20 »

We Back Blue rally in support of the Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office at the Loudoun County Government Center July 21, before the Board of Supervisor’s meeting. AUGUST 2020 BLUE RIDGE LEADER & LOUDOUN TODAY | www.BlueRidgeLeader.com 15 Board majority moves to study replacing Sheriff’s Office with County Police Department BY VALERIE CURY ed passionate discussion. Kershner said, “We received a on a motion that completely changes the form of gov- Despite what appears to be overwhelming opposition lot of emails … emails supporting change of the police ernment we have in Loudoun County … a change that from constituents, a majority of the Board of Supervi- department [amounted] to six percent of the emails I would end the right of the people of Loudoun County sors has voted to fund a study on the merits of replac- received.” He said the emails he received supporting to elect the person who would lead their law enforce- ing the County Sheriff’s Office with a police depart- a study of a police department amounted to about 14 ment and protect us. Did our declaration six months ment headed by an appointed chief. percent. Then he held up a large stack with over 500 ago mean nothing?” On July 11, Supervisor, Mike R.Turner (D-Ashburn), emails he received from residents that wanted to keep Continued Kershner, “This motion is about who consent out a press release announcing he would intro- the sheriff’s office as is. trols the reins of power … When it comes to the sher- duce a motion at the July 21 Board of Supervisors busi- “Now I would say the people have spoken on this iff’s office, who do we trust more to keep us safe and ness meeting asking the Board to petition the Circuit particular matter. This is not about one man … it’s re- secure?” He asked, “Do we consent to be governed by Court to place a referendum on the Nov. 3, 2020 ballot ally about a question about whether we want bureau- unelected bureaucrats who are appointed by the Coun- allowing citizens to decide if they wanted to change cracy or democracy to make decisions on our law en- ty Administrator, as great as he is, or the Board of Su- Loudoun County’s form of government and implement forcement. pervisors? Or do we consent to be governed by those we a County Police Department. elect who are directly accountable to the people At the July 21 Board meeting, Turner apolo- …?” gized for his “knee jerk” decision, and the Board Supervisor Sylvia R. Glass (D-Broad Run) said it passed his substitute motion to do a study of is time “to look at alternative forms. In the end, it changing the Loudoun County form of govern- is going to be up to the citizens of Loudoun Coun- ment and look into creating a County Police ty whether or not we create a police department.” Department. The motion was seconded by Matt Glass noted that the County has grown from F. Letourneau (R-Dulles). The motion passed 170,000 in 1997 to approximately 420,000. 6-3, with Tony R. Buffington (R-Blue Ridge), Juli E. Briskman (D-Algonkian) said that the Caleb A. Kershner (R-Catoctin), and Kristen C. County staff will get accurate information for the Umstattd (D-Leesburg) voting no. people. Initially, the single motion consisted of two “I am not in support of the motion,” said Buff- parts: first the study and then the motion at the ington. “Since this issue came up, my staff count- second BOS Business Meeting in July 2021 call- Supervisor Caleb A. Kershner (R-Catoctin) holding up a stack of emails in ed today, 555 emails, and 549 do not support ing for a vote to petition the Circuit Court for a support of the Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office. moving to this police department form of law referendum for the County to create a Loudoun enforcement in Loudoun County.” He said most County Police Department to be placed on the ballot in Kershner said that he was more qualified than “any- wanted to keep the sheriff’s office with full law en- the November 2021 general election. Letourneau asked one in this room to speak on this subject.” He said he forcement duties. to split the motion into two separate motions. The sec- has represented over 1,000 officers, police depart- Umstattd said she appreciated Phyllis J. Randall (D- ond motion was withdrawn due to lack of a majority. ments, and sheriff’s departments. “I have seen it all. I At Large) and Turner “slowing this down a bit and going Said Buffington, “The motion says we are going to de- know how these departments work …I have seen prob- to a study phase.” But she said she “was not support- cide now before the study is even done to go ahead with lem after problem after problem [with police depart- ing this at this time of massive governmental instabil- it … This is a power grab.” ments] … [more] than what I have seen in the sheriff’s ity, social instability. We need to be stable in Loudoun Tim Hemstreet, County Administrator of Loudoun departments ...” County. This is not an action that will increase stabil- County, said he did not know the cost to hire a consul- Kershner reminded the Board that six months ago ity; it is going to decrease stability. This is the wrong tant to do a study on creating a County Police depart- they signed a proclamation designating constitution- time to be moving in this direction. When I look at our ment. Leo Rogers, the Loudoun County Attorney, said al officer’s week. He said the constitutional officers in great financial needs, we’ve cut our school budget by from a legal and administrative standpoint, it would Loudoun are setting new standards of service to resi- $60 million.” She noted that the County budget was cut take time to create a police department. dents, innovative service delivery, and responsiveness by $40 million.

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PURCELLVILLE POLICE, CONTINUED FROM PAGE 4 the Town’s residents, businesses, and visitors, and the police department; to encouraging that the Town Council was identify public safety issues, commu- willing to listen to the members of our nicate those issues to the council, and task force; and that they voted unan- to craft solutions to community safety imously to start the process to create concerns in collaboration with commu- the committee. I really enjoy working nity leaders, organizations, and all of its with other community members of var- residents. It recommends the committee ied backgrounds, to create a way for the should hold regular meetings to solicit town to be proactive in ensuring its po- public input regarding law enforcement licing is as community-driven as possi- services and programs. Based on best ble”, said Magoffin. practices, the task force also recom- The task force is recommending that mends that current Town police officers the committee’s duties include holding regular meetings to solicit public input should not be members of the advisory SUMMER SPECIAL regarding law enforcement services and committee. programs, and will report directly to the The task force further recommends Town Council. The task force also rec- that the Town Council periodically re- ommends that the committee be made view the committee’s function and activ- up of nine members, who may research ities, to determine whether it is fulfilling and review matters brought to the com- its original purpose. The resolution, that mittee’s attention, during the course of the Purcellville Town Council unani- public meetings. mously adopted, states: “The purpose The task force has emphasized that of the Community Policing Advisory CPAC should be primarily advisory in Committee shall be to: (a) advise the nature, and should not have access to Town Council on matters related to po- information of a confidential or person- lice-community relations, police train- al nature. All members should be town ing, and police protocols; (b) improve residents, and the council should make public trust of police by increasing com- appointments on the basis of inclusive- munication and transparency; (c) raise ness and diversity, according to the task awareness about injustices in policing force document Ogelman and Magoffin in Purcellville; (d) promote public edu- presented to the Town Council. The task cation on policing matters; and (e) pro- force also recommends that a non-vot- mote the fair and equal treatment of all ing council liaison should be a member citizens by the police.” of the committee. The Town of Purcellville will hold a The committee’s mission, according public hearing on the Community Polic- to the document, should be to enhance ing Advisory Committee ordinance Sept. open communication and trust among 8.

CHAPMAN INTERVIEW, CONTINUED FROM PAGE 14 listening to the concerns of any citizen group or individual within the County. Chapman: As your elected Sheriff, I All citizens of Loudoun have access to ensure that we answer all questions all publicly releasable Sheriff’s Office and concerns from our residents. We information and have a voice in the meet with all community groups, host way we serve. Loudoun’s citizens serve quarterly station meetings, hold two as our review board. Daily, we address Citizen Police Academies each year, citizen concerns and complaints and and provide updates and resources receive compliments regarding our through our social media platforms to employees’ professionalism and ser- keep our citizens informed. vice. Our compliments, over the past I answer directly to 413,000 resi- several years, have consistently out- dents here in Loudoun County, and weighed our complaints by a ratio of am not opposed to taking advice and 4:1.

CHANGING OF THE GUARD, CONTINUED FROM PAGE 13 Meanwhile, settling in at Raflo Park were the five sculptures by local artists. another sculpture—”Silent Sentinel.” They include: “Low-Poly Open Heart The Confederate soldier, who has (R.I.D.E.)” by m.l. duffy, sponsored by been manning the post in front of the Larkin Wealth Management Group of Loudoun County Courthouse for 112 Wells Fargo Advisors; “Unbroken Circle years, had been removed by the Daugh- #4” by Sally Myers, sponsored by Rota- ters of the Confederacy in coordination ry Club of Leesburg; “Kintsugi Heart” by with Loudoun County. The move was Kim Pourciau Kim, sponsored by FOLPA; possible only after the July 1 repeal of “Sun Flower” by Alyssa Imes, sponsored a Virginia law. As the primary funders COPA, and “Welcome, the Iconic Hand” of the sculpture early in the 20th cen- by Brian Kirk, sponsored by Keane En- tury, the Daughters of the Confederacy terprises. claimed ownership and stepped in to re- All five seem right at home in the 21st move and store it. century. AUGUST 2020 BLUE RIDGE LEADER & LOUDOUN TODAY | www.BlueRidgeLeader.com 21

POLICE DEPARTMENT, CONTINUED FROM PAGE 15 Department for a long time. “I believe in collective bargaining, “We have growing needs as un- compensation, benefits, and retire- employment hovers around ten ment. I want our law enforcement “WE WORK WOOD” percent in this County …To put any to be able to be in the room where it funds into a study that I think does happens … law enforcement needs • Tree Removal not need to be done now, I think is a voice in their careers.” • Trimming/Pruning the wrong use of taxpayer dollars,” Turner said the issue of law en- she said. forcement has been percolating in • Stump Grinding the County for at least 12 years. • Bucket Truck Service “If you look at the Chief of Po- He said he is doing this because of • Lot Clearing lice in Seattle … she was ordered to what has been happening in law abandon the east precinct station enforcement for the past three • Firewood … she had to pull all her officers out months. “I feel it’s an important ... This decision was imposed on discussion to have within the na- FREE her by elected officials on the city tional landscape.” ESTIMATES council …crime increased tenfold “I want to remind everyone who … Politics can infect police depart- is voting yes on this tonight,’’ cau- ments.” tioned Kershner: “We stood togeth- MILLING TO Letourneau said he needed time er in a press conference the day af- to engage the public … “Let’s get ter the election [last November] and YOUR SPECIFICATIONS the facts; the county administrator [you] made an announcement: ‘We • Solar Kiln will do a good job. are going to look at getting rid of • Slabs for Sale & Slabbing Vice Chair Koran T. Saines the Sheriff’s Office’ …So it’s clearly (D-Sterling) said it was time to political. You don’t do that the day • Your Logs to Lumber review “our government and our after an election, and don’t suggest structure and how we do our law to me that, hey, it’s only been the enforcement in our county.” He last three months that we’ve decid- % said the vote would go to the citi- ed to look at this because of what’s 10 Curt Hilling zens. happening throughout the nation any Randall said that the Board has … police departments are having job 540-287-1970 had discussions about the Police off www.HillingAndSons.com police free zones.” $300 minimum Stumps not included Licensed & Insured • ISA Certified Arborist #MA-5110-A Expires 8-31-20 22 BLUE RIDGE LEADER & LOUDOUN TODAY | www.BlueRidgeLeader.com AUGUST 2020

MIDDLEBURG, CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 ture, and put into uses not originally safety, and historic aspects of the prop- intended.” erty, such as slave building and burial HOUSTON, CONTINUED FROM PAGE 6 Should Middleburg decide not to ap- Save Rural Loudoun’s John Lo- plots. up here in the north, we don’t.” prove the subdivision plan, the Town vegrove, who is also a member of the “An adequate water supply is the “You said that before. No im- should expect a lawsuit, said Hertneky’s Loudoun County Facilities Standards greatest human need,” said Evan McCa- provement?” land-use attorney Nicolas V. Albu, part- Manual committee, was more specific. rthy of Round Hill, speaking on behalf “Nope. The Preservation Coa- ner of Reed Smith. “This development alone will remove of the Piedmont Environmental Coun- lition is moribund. All it does is Stephen C. Price, principal of McCan- 2.5 percent of the remaining prime ag- cil. David Blanchard, a resident of Car- share information, from butterflies dlish Lillard, representing Smithwick ricultural land in Loudoun. It’s Type 1 ters Farm Lane near the Banbury Cross and history to trails and parks. On Farm LLC, pointed out omissions on the soil. This developer has chosen to clus- property, and Jim Nichols, who lives on land use, which is the most im- plat. “Because a portion of this project is ter on the best soil in Loudoun County. Sam Fred Road, both raised concerns portant issue of all, it’s on record within the Town subdivision ordinance The soil makes it easy to develop, no about safety, citing the dangerous in- as saying it will not take any advo- area, the preliminary plat should show rocks.” It’s worth noting, he added, that tersection of U.S. Rt. 50 and Sam Fred catory position. Moronic! The PEC all facts relevant to this,” he said. Thir- the Board of Supervisors has chosen to Road. is similar - butterflies and streams, ty of the proposed Banbury Cross Re- make cluster development the highest Jennifer Moore, president of the Mos- good information on current zon- serve cluster lots are located within the priority in the zoning rewrite. by Heritage Area Association, pointed ing applications and a letter or one mile subdivision ordinance area. Nate Chambers, a resident of Zulla out that the developer has not ade- two, but that’s it. No power. Save He said the plat does quately addressed his- Rural Loudoun is by far the best of not meet two of the 26 toric battlefield areas, the groups, but it’s small. I get de- preliminary plat sub- including the Battle pressed.” division requirements. of Middleburg and a “I feel the same way, to be hon- Price reminded the historic church on the est,” said Robert. “So, what are you Commissioners that the property, which is eli- going to do?” purpose of the Town’s gible for inclusion on subdivision ordinance National Register of Three Weeks Later is to protect the public Historic Places. “I’ve got a quote for you, Robert. health, safety, and gen- John DeNegre, who ‘A thousand lions led by a sheep eral welfare. lives within a quarter will always lose. A thousand sheep In a letter to the Mid- mile of Banbury Cross led by a lion will always win.’ That’s dleburg Planning Com- on Sam Fred Road, Alexander the Great.” mission dated July 27, believes the develop- Robert smiled at that, “I bet you Price noted that the have some news.” preliminary plat does ment will devastate Citizens waiting to speak in person. “Yep,” Byne grinned. “I’ve got- not show a “preliminary the community. He added, “No one comes ten to know a Supervisor since she layout of provisions began her campaign. Good person. Road and a real estate developer him- to Middleburg to see for collecting and discharging sur- Last week she told me that her du- self, emphasized how the cluster devel- Fairfax. This looks like the perfect face drainage.” It also does not include ties were eating way too much into opment is failing us as a county, how storm.” Addressing Town staff, he said, “whether it will have an adverse impact her time at her medical practice, it will destroy western Loudoun as we “Please carefully assess water demands on Wancopin Creek’s ability to handle not to mention her family time. know it. “As a developer, I can tell you … Banbury Cross looks like a very clear the Town’s wastewater discharge.” The She’s not disillusioned, just tuck- that every time I go for an approval, I’m vote of ‘no’ for Middleburg.” creek is just to the west of the proposed ered out, so she won’t run for re- asked if there is a precedent. I can tell Two residents of Carters Farm Lane, subdivision. election.” you that in the future, every time a de- Breanna Gunnell, who is married to one Price also pointed out, “The Plat fails “She must really trust you to tell veloper goes for approval of a cluster, of the heirs of the property and Audrey to locate approved wells for all lots you that.” they’ll use this one as precedent.” Wilde, expressed their support for the within Middleburg’s Subdivision Con- “There’s more,” Byne said. “She Uses of the 10 rural economy lots development. Gunnell is in favor of trol Area for the simple reason that the told me that she had talked to also raised questions. According to the more housing options and contends applicant does not have approved wells some of the other Supervisors and County’s Facilities Standards Manual, those opposed are making up issues to for all these lots.” There are 21 lots that they’ve agreed to support a specific “the Cluster Subdivision Option allows do not have approved wells, and “The block the project. person as a consensus candidate in for the subdivision of a tract of land with Town’s subdivision ordinance requires Hertneky’s attorney Albu emphasized the next Supervisor’s election.” She a more compact residential design,” that approved wells be located for each one point: “By right. By right. By right. had a Cheshire cat’s grin. plus in this case, 10 large lots suitable proposed lot on Preliminary Subdivi- This is a preliminary subdivision plat “Uh-oh.” for rural economy uses. Communal wa- sion Plats.” for a by-right development. By all rele- “Yep, Robert, their consensus ter and sewer systems may be used for Price’s client, Smithwick Farm LLC, is vant law, this plat satisfies the require- candidate is me. I’m going to run such developments.” In this case, the 10 the owner of Sunny Bank Farm, directly ments.” for Supervisor.” across Sam Fred Road from Middleburg rural economy lots can be used for some To further complicate matters, on the commercial uses in this residential area. Land 1. Originally a Quaker farm, Sun- date of the meeting, a lawsuit was filed Charles Houston developed office “Once this plat is recorded as a subdi- ny Bank has remained in the Smithwick by a member of the Gunnell Family Dy- buildings in Atlanta, and has lived in vision,” one of the speakers noted, “you family since 1779. nasty Trust, which, it appears, has own- Paeonian Springs for over 20 years. In 2005, Smithwick put 1,076 of its can put in almost anything.” Among the ership in this property. The lawsuit is 1,650 acres into easement, making the approved operations, some with special asking for, “equitable relief for the ben- exceptions, are a farm machinery es- cattle and horse farm one of the largest efit of all Trust beneficiaries, to include tablishment, a sawmill, telecommuni- conserved tracts in Virginia. a prohibition on further transfer or en- cations antenna and monopole, kennel, Middleburg Mayor Bridge Littleton cumbrance of the real property in which also expressed concerns about land use. airport landing strip, event facility, con- Find us online at the plaintiff claims an interest by virtue “I am very concerned about where this ference center, and many more. The 10 www.BlueRidgeLeader.com of her status as a Trust beneficiary.” development is going,” he said. “We are large lots range in size from 25.25 acres The Town of Middleburg Planning worried about water and the impact on to 69.48. Contiguous, they total 414.37 Commission takes up the Banbury Cross f this area as the gateway to Middleburg. acres with access to both Sam Fred Road Reserve development application again But there is a bigger problem here—that and Carters Farm Lane. @blueridgeleader on Aug. 10. this land would be taken out of agricul- Other concerns centered on water, AUGUST 2020 BLUE RIDGE LEADER & LOUDOUN TODAY | www.BlueRidgeLeader.com 23

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LOUDOUN’S BLACK HISTORY, CONTINUED FROM PAGE 3 to enforce civil rights guaranteed under the 14th to make vigorous efforts toward equality. They es- Leesburg—William Robey and Caroline (aka Caro- Amendment. Next, the second Civil Rights Act pro- tablished the Emancipation Association, the Willing lyn) Thomas, who taught young Edwin Washington. hibited discrimination in public places, transport, Workers’ Club “to assist in providing proper educa- The third was Waterford’s Sarah Steer. Thomas, who and jury selection—but not in schools. The Su- tional facilities for the colored children of Purcell- was born in Philadelphia, spent a year in Leesburg, preme Court also limited the federal government’s ville,” and in 1933 the County-Wide League of fam- then moved to Lincoln. ability to stop mob violence against Blacks in the ilies to press for better schools. In 1940 the commu- In this period, Lincoln also gained Isabella Skill- South. nity formed the Loudoun Branch of the NAACP. The man, who was graduated from one of the earliest As of 1877, just 12 years after the end of the war, all following year Loudoun County opened the Freder- women’s colleges in the country, New York’s pres- federal troops had been withdrawn from Virginia. It ick Douglass High School for African Americans. tigious Rutgers Female Institute. Wanting to make was the end of Reconstruction, and the beginning of Not until 1954, when the U. S. Supreme Court a difference with her degree, she left Manhattan for ever-increasing limitations on the rights of African declared segregated schools unconstitutional, did rural Lincoln. Americans. educational equality seem achievable. But the “vic- In 1883, after a mass meeting of African Ameri- tory” was short-lived. With Sen. Robert Byrd, Sr.’s Jim Crow Arrives cans protesting lack of rights, the U.S. Supreme “massive resistance” to integration, Virginia schools With the 1868 signing of the 14th Amendment Court struck down the main provisions of the 1875 would stay segregated until 1968. that established civil rights for all U.S. citizens, Civil Rights Act. In 1896, in Plessy v. Ferguson, the In September, for teachers and parents who are including “due process” and “equal protection” Court legitimized the “separate but equal” doctrine. educating middle and high school students with in- under the law, the future looked promising. But in Finally, in 1902, Virginia passed a new constitution school and remote learning, we’ll share Virginia’s 1872 the Freedmen’s Bureau folded its tent in the that restricted voting rights, while adding the re- “Essential Understandings” of Black history, and talk South, and the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that the quirement for segregated schools in state law. about Emancipation Day in western Loudoun. states, not the federal government, had the power But the Black community in Loudoun continued

LAFIANDRA, CONTINUED FROM PAGE 6 marked to accept such waste or material. ity of the Director of Solid Waste Man- video surveillance. The video recording centers will break down boxes and only No person shall cause the discharge or agement. can then be downloaded to a central lo- place listed items in the containers… spilling of recyclable material from any So there you have it, the reasons why cation daily and analyzed for violations. “General Services recognizes that container nor place recyclable material the recycling center is jammed up, no The system would pay for itself in no there is abuse at some of these centers outside the designated container ... surveillance and no enforcement; so time and deter offenders. from time to time and the department is “If an individual is identified as vio- anything goes. The County does say it Another thing that can be done is experimenting with video surveillance lating the code, General Services would will work closely with the Sheriff’s Office to have sheriff deputies make a pass at problematic sites … The county is in work closely with the Sheriff’s Office as if an individual is identified as violating through the recycling area when they the process of implementing video sur- appropriate to gain compliance through the code. fill up their cruisers nearby. That doesn’t veillance at the Sterling Park center; the use of criminal and civil penalties al- So what does that mean? Since there take them out of their way, and would be however, we have not yet established a lowed in the code. Typically, the county are no normal patrols or video surveil- a deterrent to violators. system to monitor the Central Western would first work to gain voluntary com- lance of the recycling center, you as a Finally, you sometimes wonder what Loudoun Recycling Center. pliance whenever violators can be iden- citizen must spot a violation of the rules people are thinking when they try to “As Mr. Troxell pointed out to you in tified and contacted …” and call the Sheriff’s Office to report the stuff large boxes in a crowded recycling section 1086.05 of the code, General Ser- When contacted, Kraig Troxell, Direc- violator. I assume you should use the container. Don’t they realize that if vices has the authority under the code to tor, Media Relations and Communications non-emergency number. someone else did the same thing before enforce compliance with the code. I’ll for the Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office, So what’s wrong with that? Well, two they got there, they wouldn’t be able put also point out another relevant code, said there were “no calls for service to things: for one, by the time the police their boxes in the container? I guess all section 1086.11: the Western Loudoun Recycling Center … respond to a non-emergency, the viola- they care about is getting rid of their “… It shall be unlawful for any person in the past year.” He also indicated there tor may be long gone; secondly, there is garbage. Well, that’s what law enforce- to litter or deposit solid waste at any re- were no summons “for violations of local some risk of a confrontation. ment is for. cycling drop off center. No person shall ordinances issued for this location.” It seems to me that the best thing the deposit any waste or material in any re- Troxell indicated that the enforce- County could do to solve the problem Joe LaFiandra writes a regular column, “It cycling container that is not specifically ment of regulations is under the author- is to install motion-detection activated seems to me” for the Blue Ridge Leader. 24 BLUE RIDGE LEADER & LOUDOUN TODAY | www.BlueRidgeLeader.com AUGUST 2020

GROUNDBREAKING, CONTINUED FROM PAGE 3 READY, SET, LEARN, CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 guardians on proper use of face coverings Large), Supervisor Tony R. Buffington (R-Blue Ridge), and all classes conducted remotely, the videos on the • Providing an on-site health clinic specialist and members of the Round Hill Town Council were on hand for LCPS website give a good idea of how a hybrid sched- a resource nurse for oversight and support the ceremonial breaking of ground, kicking off a construc- ule works. • Conducting N95 mask “fit testing” by the tion project that will bring increased pedestrian connectiv- The school district also covered these bases so ev- Loudoun County Fire Department for nurses ity and safety improvements to parts of western Loudoun. eryone is ready for full time in class or hybrid: and health clinic specialists The project will construct sidewalks and a shared-use • Arranging classrooms to support physical dis- That’s how your neighbors and friends who work for path that will link the center of Round Hill to Franklin tancing LCPS have spent their “summer vacation.” Meanwhile, Park, and concrete sidewalks along both sides of Main • Developing plans that ensure no more than 10 you’ve spent yours on a roller coaster ride trying to fig- Street from Loudoun Street to the location of the former students would be assigned to a classroom ure out how to juggle your lives come what may. W&OD railroad station. Additional Main Street enhance- • Establishing routines for proper face covering Superintendent Eric Williams acknowledged the ments include curbs, curb ramps, retaining walls and a use, physical distancing, handwashing, and oth- struggles of uncertainty. While visiting Culbert Ele- new storm drainage system. When thae project is com- er preventive measures mentary one morning to prep students’ meals for de- pleted, pedestrian connectivity between Round Hill and • Learning to use touchless thermometers livery by LCPS buses, he said, “Everybody’s serving in Franklin Park will be established, and pedestrian access • Practicing cleaning protocols, and training staff multiple roles, and with each of those roles there’s a and safety along East Loudoun Street and Main Street will in the use of the Virex cleaning solution different set of worries. I’m deeply grateful to every- be improved. • Installing Plexiglass shields in the reception one for their patience and flexibility.” Construction is expected to be completed in spring area of the main office He added, “You know, while driving here this morn- 2022. The budget for this project is $7.04 million. More in- • Creating signs that describe preventive measures ing, I heard the term ‘community care,’ and I thought, formation, including a link to sign up for updates on the and safety routines for hallway travel, handwash- wouldn’t that be better than ‘social distancing’? It project, can be found at loudoun.gov/roundhilltrail. For ing, bus dismissal, drop-off, and pick-up means following the proper health protocols—all of information on other Loudoun County transportation and • Preparing online information for parents and the things we’re doing to keep each other safe.” facility projects, visit loudoun.gov/capitalprojects.

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