Week In Review: Photography Exhibit, Town Council, Outstanding Teacher Award

A new photography exhibit is on display at the Cooley Gallery until the end of this month. "Hippies" created by Leesburg artist Richard Busch, portrays a common lifestyle during a time of broad political and social unrest, notable for New Left politics, the Civil Rights movement, feminism, and anti-war protests, among other things. Each images was taken between 1968 to 1971. 

Members of the Loudoun County Board of Supervisors’ FGSOC have asked the chair of the Courts Grounds and Facilities Committee (CGFC), to report back next month with more details about the kinds of displays that should be allowed on the courthouse grounds during the holiday season. FGSOC is looking for “something that is proper for the holiday season, vetted through the county attorney.”

The Town Council voted unanimously to allow ten more beds to open up at Spring Arbor of Leesburg. Spokesman Bo Cook said several rooms in the building sit empty due to double occupancy in other rooms. According to senior planner Irish Grandfield, the approved changes will be internal to the building. No new construction or site development is required. 

Altar'd State, in Leesburg, hosted a one-mile barefoot walk on Tuesday in conjunction with the "One Day Without Shoes" global campaign. Millions of children live without proper footwear, which exposes them to injury and diseases every day. About 40 people showed their support by participating in the town's first annual event. 

Andrea Schlegel, a social science teacher at Heritage High School, has been named the 2012 recipient of The Washington Post’s Agnes Meyer Outstanding Teacher Award. She found out on March 26 after being nominated by a former student’s parent.

The Guest Room celebrated their new location on Wednesday, April 11, during a ribbon cutting ceremony. The furniture store is now located at 201 Loudoun Street SE. 

There are two new businesses in Leesburg. Sugar Magnolia, a trendy clothing store opened on March 31. Dresses, tops, pants, scarves, handbags and belts, are available mostly under the $50 price range. Blue Mountain Café, a restaurant offering Jamaican cuisine, opened its doors on March 20 at 26 South King Street. Traditional Jamaican cuisine is served daily. 

Transition Triathlon is this week's Readers' Choice winner. The local business collected 73 percent of the votes.