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Upcoming EventsSaturday, March 31st
Egg Hunt and Games Lincoln Elementary School April 1 - April 31 Keep Loudoun Beautiful Village and surrounding roads |
Welcome to Lincoln, Virginia
Lincoln is an historic unincorporated village in the Loudoun Valley of Loudoun County, Virginia, located approximately 1.5 miles (2.4 km) south of Purcellville. It was established as the community of Goose Creek during the 1750s by Quaker settlers and renamed Lincoln after the president shortly after his election.
Lincoln is home to many stately homes, the Goose Creek Friends Meeting House and Goose Creek Historic District, the Glebe of Shelburne Parish, and an historic Quaker cemetery. The village is surrounded by and included in the Goose Creek Historic District.
Lincoln is home to many stately homes, the Goose Creek Friends Meeting House and Goose Creek Historic District, the Glebe of Shelburne Parish, and an historic Quaker cemetery. The village is surrounded by and included in the Goose Creek Historic District.
August 13, 2014
Note from the President
Whether you are living in and around our historic village or you are just planning a visit, I hope you appreciate the small town atmosphere and the great sense of history of our Village. As president of LCL, I enjoy bringing our neighbors together at events organized throughout the year. From the annual July 4th parade to Christmas caroling, our Village thrives on the wonderful sense of community that makes Lincoln such a special place. Please feel free to contact me should you want to get more involved in LCL or if you have any questions.
Harriet Wegmeyer: wegmeyerfarms@yahoo.com
Community News
Egg Hunt and Games
Please mark your calendar for the annual Lincoln Community League Easter Egg hunt. Saturday, March 31 at 10 AM at Lincoln Elementary School.
Admission: One dozen eggs (decorated or plastic) to be used for the hunt.
Games - Prizes - Refreshments!
Please email to sign up to help: harriet.wegmeyer@yahoo.com
Please mark your calendar for the annual Lincoln Community League Easter Egg hunt. Saturday, March 31 at 10 AM at Lincoln Elementary School.
Admission: One dozen eggs (decorated or plastic) to be used for the hunt.
Games - Prizes - Refreshments!
Please email to sign up to help: harriet.wegmeyer@yahoo.com
Keep Loudoun Beautiful
That's right - we are talking trash about Lincoln! The Lincoln Community League (LCL) along with the good folks at "Keep Loudoun Beautiful" (KLB) and VDOT are sponsoring the annual spring cleaning of our community. This event is key to keeping our roads clear of litter and we need your help to get it done.
We are looking for volunteers to either adopt a section of road or to assist in the clean-up of a section that has already been adopted. If you are interested please reply to this email with your name and your preferred road section.
Supplies for the clean-up will be at the Lincoln Post Office early next week. Orangebags are for trash and Blue bags for recycle items (cans, bottles, clean cardboard). Please leave the bags in safe location as close to a crossroad as possible and reply to this email with the bag count & location so we can arrange pickup. Also if you could include the number or volunteers and man hours spent on the clean-up (KLB tracks this information) that would be great.
Along with the supplies will be a limited number of shirts and reflective vests. The shirts are yours to keep (while supplies last) but the reflective vests should be worn while collecting and then returned to the post office for the next volunteer.
Think Safety! Every year traffic seems to be that much worse. Please be careful and considerate of traffic while collecting.
Thanks in advance for your support!
Snow Reminder: Although it’s been a light snow year so far, I want to remind everyone of a few things when it snow. First, the parking lot by the Goose Creek Meeting House belongs to them. In the event of a snow event,
cars are not to be left there. In the event you must leave a car there, your name and phone number MUST be left in the windshield. Also, sidewalks must be cleared as there are children required to walk to school on those sidewalks, and Village residents use them to get to the Post Office. If you need help, please reach out as there are several able-bodied youth in the Village that could help.
Membership Dues: 2018 LCL dues letters were mailed (in the mailbox) several weeks ago. Thank you to everyone who has already responded! On the dues invoice, you’ll note that a new line item has been added for specific funds for the Post Office operations. More about this under Post Office. As a reminder, LCL dues allows us to host several events throughout the year to bring our community together.
Post Office: Thank you to everyone who completed the Post Office survey either online or by filling out the form in the Post Office. We value everyone’s opinion on this matter, and this was the first time in memory we have surveyed the community to gauge the value of the Post Office….no surprise here…the Post Office is a critical part of our community! The full results will be shared and discussed at our upcoming annual meeting on Feb. 20. However, the cost of the Post Office is heavily supplemented by LCL, so we have asked for PO funds in addition to LCL membership dues.
That's right - we are talking trash about Lincoln! The Lincoln Community League (LCL) along with the good folks at "Keep Loudoun Beautiful" (KLB) and VDOT are sponsoring the annual spring cleaning of our community. This event is key to keeping our roads clear of litter and we need your help to get it done.
We are looking for volunteers to either adopt a section of road or to assist in the clean-up of a section that has already been adopted. If you are interested please reply to this email with your name and your preferred road section.
Supplies for the clean-up will be at the Lincoln Post Office early next week. Orangebags are for trash and Blue bags for recycle items (cans, bottles, clean cardboard). Please leave the bags in safe location as close to a crossroad as possible and reply to this email with the bag count & location so we can arrange pickup. Also if you could include the number or volunteers and man hours spent on the clean-up (KLB tracks this information) that would be great.
Along with the supplies will be a limited number of shirts and reflective vests. The shirts are yours to keep (while supplies last) but the reflective vests should be worn while collecting and then returned to the post office for the next volunteer.
Think Safety! Every year traffic seems to be that much worse. Please be careful and considerate of traffic while collecting.
Thanks in advance for your support!
Snow Reminder: Although it’s been a light snow year so far, I want to remind everyone of a few things when it snow. First, the parking lot by the Goose Creek Meeting House belongs to them. In the event of a snow event,
cars are not to be left there. In the event you must leave a car there, your name and phone number MUST be left in the windshield. Also, sidewalks must be cleared as there are children required to walk to school on those sidewalks, and Village residents use them to get to the Post Office. If you need help, please reach out as there are several able-bodied youth in the Village that could help.
Membership Dues: 2018 LCL dues letters were mailed (in the mailbox) several weeks ago. Thank you to everyone who has already responded! On the dues invoice, you’ll note that a new line item has been added for specific funds for the Post Office operations. More about this under Post Office. As a reminder, LCL dues allows us to host several events throughout the year to bring our community together.
Post Office: Thank you to everyone who completed the Post Office survey either online or by filling out the form in the Post Office. We value everyone’s opinion on this matter, and this was the first time in memory we have surveyed the community to gauge the value of the Post Office….no surprise here…the Post Office is a critical part of our community! The full results will be shared and discussed at our upcoming annual meeting on Feb. 20. However, the cost of the Post Office is heavily supplemented by LCL, so we have asked for PO funds in addition to LCL membership dues.
Halloween in Lincoln
We will have trick-or-treaters on Lincoln Road in the Village on Tuesday night, so please, please be extra careful if driving through the Village on Tuesday night. Since there are only sidewalks on one side of the road, our littlest residents spend time crossing the road. A big THANK You to all our Village residents who leave their lights on and welcome the trick or treaters. It’s a wonderful event for young families!
We will have trick-or-treaters on Lincoln Road in the Village on Tuesday night, so please, please be extra careful if driving through the Village on Tuesday night. Since there are only sidewalks on one side of the road, our littlest residents spend time crossing the road. A big THANK You to all our Village residents who leave their lights on and welcome the trick or treaters. It’s a wonderful event for young families!
Pumpkin Carved / Decorated ContestThank you to everyone who came out on Sunday (in the rain) for our annual Pumpkin Carving and Decorating Contest! We had twelve entries and would like congratulate the following winners:
Funniest – Tiernan O’Rourke
Traditional – Hannah Maison
Scariest – Ruby Edwards
Overall Best – Shae Edwards
Most Original – Elli Leach
Judges Choice – Lisa and Logan Lapp
Funniest – Tiernan O’Rourke
Traditional – Hannah Maison
Scariest – Ruby Edwards
Overall Best – Shae Edwards
Most Original – Elli Leach
Judges Choice – Lisa and Logan Lapp
Annual July 4th Lincoln Parade & Potluck
The final preparations are being made for our Village's celebration of our nation's independence. Festivities will begin at 10 am with our quaint and festive parade which runs from the school to the Goose Creek Meeting House. Following the parade, plan to join friends and neighbors at the Meeting House lawn for a program, music and food! Please bring a dish to share at the pot luck luncheon. In addition, bring your dessert contest entry...the judges love the creativity and variety each year! Any questions about this year's events can be send to this year's man-in-charge Dave Testa at dave.testa@outlook.com
The final preparations are being made for our Village's celebration of our nation's independence. Festivities will begin at 10 am with our quaint and festive parade which runs from the school to the Goose Creek Meeting House. Following the parade, plan to join friends and neighbors at the Meeting House lawn for a program, music and food! Please bring a dish to share at the pot luck luncheon. In addition, bring your dessert contest entry...the judges love the creativity and variety each year! Any questions about this year's events can be send to this year's man-in-charge Dave Testa at dave.testa@outlook.com
Steer Loudoun's Future
Participate in round two of “Envision Loudoun” public input on the New Comprehensive Plan
WE THE CITIZENS of Loudoun are the primary stakeholders in our county’s future. Now is the time to make our voices heard.
Loudoun County is now planning how the county will grow and change in the next 25 years. Our Board of Supervisors has offered several rounds of public input sessions to allow citizens’ views to be heard and recorded. Other interests are working to shape the outcome; help us ensure that citizens’ voices stand out.
Participate in round two of “Envision Loudoun” public input on the New Comprehensive Plan
WE THE CITIZENS of Loudoun are the primary stakeholders in our county’s future. Now is the time to make our voices heard.
Loudoun County is now planning how the county will grow and change in the next 25 years. Our Board of Supervisors has offered several rounds of public input sessions to allow citizens’ views to be heard and recorded. Other interests are working to shape the outcome; help us ensure that citizens’ voices stand out.
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LCL Annual Picnic
Please join us on Saturday, June 3 from 4 to 7 PM for the annual LCL Picnic. It is always a fun time to visit with friends and neighbors. We will have plenty of food, games, and activities. Please RSVP to Ellie Daley at pedaley@verizon.net by Wednesday, May 31.
Please join us on Saturday, June 3 from 4 to 7 PM for the annual LCL Picnic. It is always a fun time to visit with friends and neighbors. We will have plenty of food, games, and activities. Please RSVP to Ellie Daley at pedaley@verizon.net by Wednesday, May 31.
Keep Loudoun Beautiful
We're Talking Trash About Lincoln! Tired of seeing trash build up on the side of our roads? Now is your chance to do something about it. Every year the Virginia Department Of Transportation (VDOT), Keep Loudoun Beautiful (KLB), and your Lincoln Community League (LCL) sponsor a roadside clean up event. VDOT provides bag pick up, KLB supplies the bags, LCL supplies the coordination and YOU get to enjoy a healthy walk along our scenic byways while providing a valuable community service. LCL is looking for volunteers to adopt a section of road or help out on a section that has already been adopted. For more information on how you can help out with this effort please contact Dave Testa : dave.testa@outlook.com
We're Talking Trash About Lincoln! Tired of seeing trash build up on the side of our roads? Now is your chance to do something about it. Every year the Virginia Department Of Transportation (VDOT), Keep Loudoun Beautiful (KLB), and your Lincoln Community League (LCL) sponsor a roadside clean up event. VDOT provides bag pick up, KLB supplies the bags, LCL supplies the coordination and YOU get to enjoy a healthy walk along our scenic byways while providing a valuable community service. LCL is looking for volunteers to adopt a section of road or help out on a section that has already been adopted. For more information on how you can help out with this effort please contact Dave Testa : dave.testa@outlook.com
Easter Egg Hunt
Calling All Egg Hunters! LCL will host its annual Easter Egg Hunt at Lincoln Elementary School on Saturday, April 15 at 10 am. All egg hunters from 2 to 12 are encouraged to join in the fun! Please bring one dozen eggs filled with age-appropriate items (candy, stickers, etc.) to the school by 9:55. Also, please bring a breakfast snack or drink to share.
Calling All Egg Hunters! LCL will host its annual Easter Egg Hunt at Lincoln Elementary School on Saturday, April 15 at 10 am. All egg hunters from 2 to 12 are encouraged to join in the fun! Please bring one dozen eggs filled with age-appropriate items (candy, stickers, etc.) to the school by 9:55. Also, please bring a breakfast snack or drink to share.
Christmas in Lincoln
There are lots of wonderful events happening in Lincoln this month. We hope you can join us!
There are lots of wonderful events happening in Lincoln this month. We hope you can join us!
2016 Pumpkin Carved/Decorated Contest Winners
Funniest - Maisie O'Rourke
Scariest - McKenna Palmer
Most Original - Torsten Wegmeyer
Traditional - Madelyn Hye
Overall Wonderful - Ruby Edwards
MC's Choice - Jackson Porter
Funniest - Maisie O'Rourke
Scariest - McKenna Palmer
Most Original - Torsten Wegmeyer
Traditional - Madelyn Hye
Overall Wonderful - Ruby Edwards
MC's Choice - Jackson Porter
A letter from LCPCC: Expanded uses proposed for eased open space and historic districts
Coalition Members: I have arranged with staff to meet at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, April 19, 2016, in the Lovettsville Room at the County Office Building. The purpose is to discuss and ask questions regarding ZOAM 2015-0006 Rural Uses.
The ZOAM is on the agenda for the April 26, 2016, Public Hearing of the Planning Commission.
I hope you can come to the meeting with anyone else who wants to clarify the implications of the pending ZOAM.
The ZOAM is complicated as it impacts many rural zoning districts. The topics that are of concern to me are:
1. The addition of over 30 new permitted uses into the open space easement lots in and around rural villages and hamlets to include major uses such as Breweries and Winery with their "tasting rooms."
2. The new introduction of "Recreation Establishment Indoor" which includes a wide range of major uses not allowed before.
3. The introduction of new uses into Rural Commercial Zones which are mostly in the historic villages of the County.
4. The rationale for reducing setbacks from roads substantially.
5. The rationale for significantly enlarging the allowable lot coverage.
6.The technical reasoning for deciding on which uses should be permitted by right, minor special exception, or full special exception. Major changes are proposed.
7. The implications of waiving various regulations for certain uses in historic districts and properties.
If you can attend please email Al Van Huyck at avanhuyck@aol.com or al.vanhuyck@gmail.com
Also please consider speaking at the public hearing on April 26, 2016.
Al Van Huyck
Chair
Coalition Members: I have arranged with staff to meet at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, April 19, 2016, in the Lovettsville Room at the County Office Building. The purpose is to discuss and ask questions regarding ZOAM 2015-0006 Rural Uses.
The ZOAM is on the agenda for the April 26, 2016, Public Hearing of the Planning Commission.
I hope you can come to the meeting with anyone else who wants to clarify the implications of the pending ZOAM.
The ZOAM is complicated as it impacts many rural zoning districts. The topics that are of concern to me are:
1. The addition of over 30 new permitted uses into the open space easement lots in and around rural villages and hamlets to include major uses such as Breweries and Winery with their "tasting rooms."
2. The new introduction of "Recreation Establishment Indoor" which includes a wide range of major uses not allowed before.
3. The introduction of new uses into Rural Commercial Zones which are mostly in the historic villages of the County.
4. The rationale for reducing setbacks from roads substantially.
5. The rationale for significantly enlarging the allowable lot coverage.
6.The technical reasoning for deciding on which uses should be permitted by right, minor special exception, or full special exception. Major changes are proposed.
7. The implications of waiving various regulations for certain uses in historic districts and properties.
If you can attend please email Al Van Huyck at avanhuyck@aol.com or al.vanhuyck@gmail.com
Also please consider speaking at the public hearing on April 26, 2016.
Al Van Huyck
Chair
VDOT Lists Rural Roads set for repair in 2016
As a part of the Coalition-supported Rural Roads program, VDOT has undertaken a multi-year program of focused and extensive repairs to the most problematic sections of our unpaved rural roads. This effort is designed to reduce the frequency of maintenance required in these areas and, thus, free up more routine maintenance resources for the entire rural road network
while preserving its rural character.
VDOT has shared the list of roads VDOT plans to work on in 2016:
1. RT 711/Allder School Road
2. RT 629/Champe Ford Road
3. RT 797/Mt. Gilead Road
4. RT 727/Forest Mill Road
5. RT 784/Ward Hill Road
6. RT 841/Oakland Green Road
7. RT 673/Featherbed Lane
8. RT 709/Chappelle Hill Road
9. RT 743/Millville Road
10. RT 725/Hughesville Road
As in the previous two years, this focused repair and restoration effort will involve tree trimming, ditching, pipe replacements as necessary, adding jgravel, grading, compacting, and rolling, and applying dust control.
As a part of the Coalition-supported Rural Roads program, VDOT has undertaken a multi-year program of focused and extensive repairs to the most problematic sections of our unpaved rural roads. This effort is designed to reduce the frequency of maintenance required in these areas and, thus, free up more routine maintenance resources for the entire rural road network
while preserving its rural character.
VDOT has shared the list of roads VDOT plans to work on in 2016:
1. RT 711/Allder School Road
2. RT 629/Champe Ford Road
3. RT 797/Mt. Gilead Road
4. RT 727/Forest Mill Road
5. RT 784/Ward Hill Road
6. RT 841/Oakland Green Road
7. RT 673/Featherbed Lane
8. RT 709/Chappelle Hill Road
9. RT 743/Millville Road
10. RT 725/Hughesville Road
As in the previous two years, this focused repair and restoration effort will involve tree trimming, ditching, pipe replacements as necessary, adding jgravel, grading, compacting, and rolling, and applying dust control.
KLB (Keep Loudoun Beautiful)
You may have noticed many orange garbage bags along the roads. These are the KLB bags used to clean trash from the sides of the roads. We have had a wonderful group of volunteers cleaning for the first two weeks of April, with many more set to go into motion during the next two weeks. We still have a few roads that need to be adopted: Ward Hill, Taylor Road, Crooked Run, Sands Road, Manassas Gap, Trinity Church and Oakland Green. Please contact Dave Testa at dave.testa@outlook.com if you would like to help clean one of these unclaimed roads. Thank you to everyone who has volunteered to keep our community clean!
You may have noticed many orange garbage bags along the roads. These are the KLB bags used to clean trash from the sides of the roads. We have had a wonderful group of volunteers cleaning for the first two weeks of April, with many more set to go into motion during the next two weeks. We still have a few roads that need to be adopted: Ward Hill, Taylor Road, Crooked Run, Sands Road, Manassas Gap, Trinity Church and Oakland Green. Please contact Dave Testa at dave.testa@outlook.com if you would like to help clean one of these unclaimed roads. Thank you to everyone who has volunteered to keep our community clean!
Easter Egg Hunt
A big thank you to Joanna Yeomans for helping plan the Easter Egg Hunt this year! We had nearly 40 youngsters trolling the school grounds for the elusive gold and silver eggs, along with all the candy-filled ones! Many thanks to all the volunteers that helped with games, food and egg hiding.
A big thank you to Joanna Yeomans for helping plan the Easter Egg Hunt this year! We had nearly 40 youngsters trolling the school grounds for the elusive gold and silver eggs, along with all the candy-filled ones! Many thanks to all the volunteers that helped with games, food and egg hiding.
Help for the Lloyd House Fire in Lincoln
On Monday February 1st a fire destroyed the house of Asbury and Sarah Lloyd, lifelong residents of Lincoln. Thankfully, no one was home at the time, so the family is safe.
Asbury, A Korean War Veteran, has been helping to care for Sarah, who is unable to care for herself, due to Alzhiemer's. Unfortunately, due to the high cost of care, they did not have insurance on their home.
The Lincoln community knows Asbury for his friendly smile and wave, as he is always eager to greet folks passing through the Village.
Please consider donating to help this family in need. The online fundraising site is www.crowdrise.com/lcl-asbury. Or you can drop off funds at the Lincoln Post Office clearly marked “Lloyd Family”. Checks so noted can be made out to Lincoln Community League (LCL) and a separate accounting will be kept with all funds to the Lloyds.
We are also looking for people/companies that are willing to provide pro-bono services for house demolition, debris removal, dumpsters, and/or related services.
Thank you,
Lincoln Community League
On Monday February 1st a fire destroyed the house of Asbury and Sarah Lloyd, lifelong residents of Lincoln. Thankfully, no one was home at the time, so the family is safe.
Asbury, A Korean War Veteran, has been helping to care for Sarah, who is unable to care for herself, due to Alzhiemer's. Unfortunately, due to the high cost of care, they did not have insurance on their home.
The Lincoln community knows Asbury for his friendly smile and wave, as he is always eager to greet folks passing through the Village.
Please consider donating to help this family in need. The online fundraising site is www.crowdrise.com/lcl-asbury. Or you can drop off funds at the Lincoln Post Office clearly marked “Lloyd Family”. Checks so noted can be made out to Lincoln Community League (LCL) and a separate accounting will be kept with all funds to the Lloyds.
We are also looking for people/companies that are willing to provide pro-bono services for house demolition, debris removal, dumpsters, and/or related services.
Thank you,
Lincoln Community League
Winter Lecture Series with Richard Gillespie
We are honored to have Richard Gillespie, executive director of the Mosby Heritage Area Association, with us on January 31st. His lecture, “1866 - Change, Resistance, and Uncertainty in the Northern Virginia Piedmont,” will be held at the Goose Creek Friends Meeting House beginning at 3 pm. The program will use area historic sites and landscapes to weave a tapestry of civilian and soldier experience during the months following the South’s ill-fated bid for independence. Richly illustrated with photo and anecdote, this glimpse of 1866 explores our region’s activities and the impacts they had on soldiers, civilians, and freedmen. The suggested donation for this lecture is $10 per person, or $20 per family. Refreshments will be provided. This is always an informative and fun event and great chance to catch up with friends in the winter.
We are honored to have Richard Gillespie, executive director of the Mosby Heritage Area Association, with us on January 31st. His lecture, “1866 - Change, Resistance, and Uncertainty in the Northern Virginia Piedmont,” will be held at the Goose Creek Friends Meeting House beginning at 3 pm. The program will use area historic sites and landscapes to weave a tapestry of civilian and soldier experience during the months following the South’s ill-fated bid for independence. Richly illustrated with photo and anecdote, this glimpse of 1866 explores our region’s activities and the impacts they had on soldiers, civilians, and freedmen. The suggested donation for this lecture is $10 per person, or $20 per family. Refreshments will be provided. This is always an informative and fun event and great chance to catch up with friends in the winter.
2015 LCL Christmas Caroling and Bonfire
Village Christmas caroling will commence on Friday, December 18th beginning at 6 pm at the Meeting House parking lot. Carolers will walk and sing up one side of the Village and return down the other side. Please dress appropriately as it can be very cold! Also, all children must be accompanied by an adult as the road can be very dangerous. This is a wonderful way to celebrate with your neighbors!
Village Christmas caroling will commence on Friday, December 18th beginning at 6 pm at the Meeting House parking lot. Carolers will walk and sing up one side of the Village and return down the other side. Please dress appropriately as it can be very cold! Also, all children must be accompanied by an adult as the road can be very dangerous. This is a wonderful way to celebrate with your neighbors!
Loudoun Preservation and Conservation Coalition
Loudoun Preservation and Conservation Coalition is hosting a forum in Leesburg on Sunday, December 6th at 3pm. This forum should provide an insight into many of the organizations, including the Lincoln Preservation Foundation (LPF), that are members of the coalition and what they are doing to preserve Loudoun’s heritage/environment. LPF is preparing an informative power point which should be of interest to all who live in/near Lincoln and the Goose Creek Historic District.
Loudoun Preservation and Conservation Coalition is hosting a forum in Leesburg on Sunday, December 6th at 3pm. This forum should provide an insight into many of the organizations, including the Lincoln Preservation Foundation (LPF), that are members of the coalition and what they are doing to preserve Loudoun’s heritage/environment. LPF is preparing an informative power point which should be of interest to all who live in/near Lincoln and the Goose Creek Historic District.
2015 Pumpkin Carving Contest Winners
Funniest - Scott Maison
Scariest - Joseph Bock
Most Original - Peter Bock
Traditional - Hannah Maison
Overall Wonderful - Carolyn Compton
MC's Choice - Madelyn McKnight
Funniest - Scott Maison
Scariest - Joseph Bock
Most Original - Peter Bock
Traditional - Hannah Maison
Overall Wonderful - Carolyn Compton
MC's Choice - Madelyn McKnight
July 4, 2015
Annual July 4th Lincoln Parade & Potluck
Lincoln’s annual July 4th Parade and gathering was fun for all! With more than 10 parade entries, our Village was treated to musicians, animals, singers and just a lot of adorable and fun participants! Many thanks for all those that made the effort to share and march through the Village! The parade was followed by a special performance of Lincoln Elementary students singing two patriotic songs and the annual reading of the Declaration of Independence. Lincoln residents brought ample food to share with neighbors and friends, as folks ate and enjoyed the wonderful music of the Plank Stompers.
Annual July 4th Lincoln Parade & Potluck
Lincoln’s annual July 4th Parade and gathering was fun for all! With more than 10 parade entries, our Village was treated to musicians, animals, singers and just a lot of adorable and fun participants! Many thanks for all those that made the effort to share and march through the Village! The parade was followed by a special performance of Lincoln Elementary students singing two patriotic songs and the annual reading of the Declaration of Independence. Lincoln residents brought ample food to share with neighbors and friends, as folks ate and enjoyed the wonderful music of the Plank Stompers.
June 16, 2015
Lincoln Elementary Citizenship Award
Each year since 1989, the Lincoln Community League has honored one graduating fifth grader who has excelled in academic achievement and leadership, while showing consistent kindness to all members of the Lincoln Elementary School family. Congratulations to this year's winner Ryan Palmer!
Lincoln Elementary Citizenship Award
Each year since 1989, the Lincoln Community League has honored one graduating fifth grader who has excelled in academic achievement and leadership, while showing consistent kindness to all members of the Lincoln Elementary School family. Congratulations to this year's winner Ryan Palmer!
April 4, 2015
Annual Egg Hunt
On Saturday, April 4th the rain stopped just in time for the annual LCL sponsored Egg Hunt. Over 30 children were in attendance! Our parent volunteers hid hundred of eggs while the kids played traditional spring games such as Peep toss, hopscotch, egg & spoon race, and sack relay. Friends and neighbors chatted over coffee and delicious treats, including Jean Brown's famous bunny cake! Prizes were awarded to those who found the six gold and silver eggs, plus a jar full of jelly beans to the winner who came closest to the 274 count! Thank you to all our volunteers and participating families for helping to keep our village traditions alive!
Annual Egg Hunt
On Saturday, April 4th the rain stopped just in time for the annual LCL sponsored Egg Hunt. Over 30 children were in attendance! Our parent volunteers hid hundred of eggs while the kids played traditional spring games such as Peep toss, hopscotch, egg & spoon race, and sack relay. Friends and neighbors chatted over coffee and delicious treats, including Jean Brown's famous bunny cake! Prizes were awarded to those who found the six gold and silver eggs, plus a jar full of jelly beans to the winner who came closest to the 274 count! Thank you to all our volunteers and participating families for helping to keep our village traditions alive!
January 26, 2015
Winter Lecture Series with Rich Gillespie
On Sunday, January 25th, seventy-five people enjoyed a very informative and entertaining lecture and power point program given by Rich Gillespie, Executive Director of the Mosby Heritage Area Association. Rich provided colorful stories concerning the impact of the final months of the Civil War on residents of Loudoun and surrounding counties, with emphasis on persons living in Lincoln, Lovettsville and Waterford. Citing letters and journals written by soldiers and residents alike, Mr. Gillespie wove a detailed account of the war's impact with pictures displaying a visual account of that period as well as the impacted areas today. Of specific interest to many in attendance, was the updated information on the true locations of the 'Waterford Ball' which was actually held in the Lovettsville area and 'The Battle of Katie's Hollow' which occurred closer to Hamilton than previously believed, near the junction of St Paul's Street and Sands Road. Hopefully, this lecture series will have one more episode next year: 1866, a year for rebuilding.
Winter Lecture Series with Rich Gillespie
On Sunday, January 25th, seventy-five people enjoyed a very informative and entertaining lecture and power point program given by Rich Gillespie, Executive Director of the Mosby Heritage Area Association. Rich provided colorful stories concerning the impact of the final months of the Civil War on residents of Loudoun and surrounding counties, with emphasis on persons living in Lincoln, Lovettsville and Waterford. Citing letters and journals written by soldiers and residents alike, Mr. Gillespie wove a detailed account of the war's impact with pictures displaying a visual account of that period as well as the impacted areas today. Of specific interest to many in attendance, was the updated information on the true locations of the 'Waterford Ball' which was actually held in the Lovettsville area and 'The Battle of Katie's Hollow' which occurred closer to Hamilton than previously believed, near the junction of St Paul's Street and Sands Road. Hopefully, this lecture series will have one more episode next year: 1866, a year for rebuilding.
January 6, 2015
Caroling in the Village (December 19, 2014)
The village was once again lined with the warm glow of luminaries to guide our carolers to each lit house. Andrew McKnight led the group in song, the last of which was Silent Night sung hand-in-hand around the bonfire with hot cocoa and cookies. The festive Wegmeyer tractor then loaded up a small group to serenade a few homes outside the village. A BIG thank you to all our volunteers who helped with traffic control, refreshments and the beautiful luminaries - we couldn't have done it without you!
November 1, 2014
Annual Pumpkin Carving/Decorating Contest
Sunday, October 26th was a beautiful afternoon for our annual Pumpkin Carving contest at the Post Office. Fourteen pumpkins lined the wall, ranging from funny to frightful. As judges Barbara McKee, Frannie Taylor and Dave Testa considered the entries, the children enjoyed homemade cookies and fresh cider followed by few rounds of pumpkin bowling. In the end, five Halloween-themed prize baskets were awarded to Declan, Finn, Jeremy, Hannah and Vivian. Thank you to all our community volunteers, especially the mysterious Grim Reaper!
October 13, 2014
Fall in Love with Lincoln Festival
Saturday, October 4th Lincoln Elementary School held its first PTO sponsored Fall in Love with Lincoln Festival. Hundreds of friends and neighbors gathered for an afternoon of fall FUNdraising! There was live music from the Shamrockers, food, crafts, face painting and traditional games such as a Cake Walk and Kissing Ghosts. Folks were able to purchase fall mums and beautiful pumpkins from our very own Wegmeyer pumpkin patch! The PTO raffled-off a large crepe myrtle generously donated by Abernethy & Spencer as well as a new i-Pod. Chrysler Corporation contributed significantly to the fundraising efforts by donating $10 to the school for every individual who test-drove one of the on-site Chrysler vehicles. Adding over 100 test-drives to overall sales, Lincoln Elementary was able to raise roughly $2,500!
Thanks to all who joined in the festivities and helped our small village school raise some much needed funds!
September 22, 2014
Ice Cream Social
Sunday September 7th marked another successful ice cream social in the village. Ideal weather made for a great attendance, with plenty of hand-cranked ice cream and homemade baked goods to share. A special thank you to Lillian Rohrer for flawlessly organizing the event.
July 5, 2014
Annual July 4th Lincoln Parade & Potluck
July 4th marked another outstanding patriotic celebration in the Village of Lincoln. Over 200 friends and neighbors came together to share in the festivities. The day began with our annual parade though the village. This year we welcomed back an old favorite: The Lincoln Dixieland Jazz Band (Michael Rohrer-Sousaphone, Asbury Lloyd - Washboard, Glen Vaughn-Trumpet, Rick Reeves -Trombone, and Jay Eberly-Banjo). Parade prizes were awarded in several unique categories, including “Best Equine” which went to our new neighbors at Willowin Farms. The ever-popular Plank Stompers returned to entertain the crowd as we shared a delicious potluck picnic. A special thank you to committee chair, Sara Brown, our parade and dessert contest judges,
and countless others who helped make the day such a success!
May 2, 2014
LES Annual Earth Day celebration
On April 25th, Lincoln Elementary School held its annual Earth Day celebration. Each year the classroom moves outside for an afternoon as students rotate through various nature themed stations, many of which are hosted by our community members. Phil Daley and Barbara McKee lead the children on a nature walk. Pete Holden returned with his always popular recycle relay while Ellie Daley introduced other eco-inspired games. Sara Brown got crafty with the kids, creating art from empty water bottles and toilet paper rolls. Earth Day at LES is just another example of how our wonderful community helps enrich our village school.
May 2, 2014
Annual Egg Hunt
Some photos from the very successful Annual Egg Hunt at the Lincoln Elementary School.
May 2, 2014
Everyone's Support Made it Possible to Save Lincoln Elementary !!!!
The students contributed by preparing the "Save the School" signs for the Public Hearing.
April 8, 2014
Help Keep Lincoln Elementary School Open
Urgent
The School Board has targeted our beloved Lincoln Elementary, along with Aldie, Hamilton and Hillsboro, for closure at the end of this school year. Letters were sent home with students yesterday with new boundary information for the next school year. IT IS NOT TOO LATE FOR YOU TO HELP, and we encourage all citizens of Lincoln and the county (current and former) to help save our school! This impact will not just be felt by those that have children attending the school, but will ripple through the county. You can help by:
1. Sending a letter to the School Board at lcpsplan@lcps.org and lcsb@lcps.org
2. Attend any of the upcoming meetings, especially the April 21 meeting at the school administration building in Ashburn
3. Sign the online petition. Click here to go to petition
If you have any questions, please contact LCL Board Co-presidents Jilori White jilori_white@yahoo.com or Harriet Wegmeyer hwegmeyer@nutrientsforlife.org
February 20, 2014
Winter Lecture Series: On Sunday, January 26, a day with no NFL play-offs, 65 history buffs gathered at The Goose Creek Friends Meeting House to hear Rich Gillespie’s talk regarding ‘1864- The Year War Came to Loudoun’. The talk, the 5th in the annual series presented by the Mosby Heritage Area Association, included photos, letters, diary excerpts, and anecdotes concerning the impacts ‘the war’ had not only on the participants
(Yanks and Rebs), but also, on the general citizenry of Loudoun and surrounding areas. Thank you Rich for a very informative and entertaining program; thanks also to the GCFM, Jean and Sara Brown and Jean Dawson for helping to make this a very special occasion for all.
Winter Lecture Series: On Sunday, January 26, a day with no NFL play-offs, 65 history buffs gathered at The Goose Creek Friends Meeting House to hear Rich Gillespie’s talk regarding ‘1864- The Year War Came to Loudoun’. The talk, the 5th in the annual series presented by the Mosby Heritage Area Association, included photos, letters, diary excerpts, and anecdotes concerning the impacts ‘the war’ had not only on the participants
(Yanks and Rebs), but also, on the general citizenry of Loudoun and surrounding areas. Thank you Rich for a very informative and entertaining program; thanks also to the GCFM, Jean and Sara Brown and Jean Dawson for helping to make this a very special occasion for all.
December 5, 2013
Join or Renew your membership to LCL 2013 has been a fantastic year for Lincoln Community League. Our social events have had higher attendance than ever, and our support to families-in-need have exceeded expectations. We could not have done so well without your help. Thank you all!!
As we prepare for 2014, with a new Board to lead us, we hope that you will again consider joining our efforts by making a membership contribution. Your dues and additional donations will make it possible to continue programs which make Lincoln / Goose Creek such a unique and well-loved area in which to live.
Please click here to join or renew your membership to LCL or use the form below.
Thank you in advance,
Phil Daley, President LCL
Join or Renew your membership to LCL 2013 has been a fantastic year for Lincoln Community League. Our social events have had higher attendance than ever, and our support to families-in-need have exceeded expectations. We could not have done so well without your help. Thank you all!!
As we prepare for 2014, with a new Board to lead us, we hope that you will again consider joining our efforts by making a membership contribution. Your dues and additional donations will make it possible to continue programs which make Lincoln / Goose Creek such a unique and well-loved area in which to live.
Please click here to join or renew your membership to LCL or use the form below.
Thank you in advance,
Phil Daley, President LCL
December 20, 2013
Caroling
Caroling
The Spirit of Christmas: Once again the Holiday Season saw a lot of hustle and bustle activity in
and around the village of Lincoln.
The community’s overwhelmingly generous support of our ‘Giving Tree’ enabled two families to enjoy Christmas in far merrier spirits than they ever expected possible. Thanks to Monica W., Holly R., Ellie D. and all those who donated gifts or helped with wrapping and delivering presents. The ‘Spirit of Giving’ is truly a foundation of which the Lincoln/Goose Creek area should be proud.
The caroling and bonfire on Friday, December 20th had over 100 persons enjoying the spirit of the season. Led by Andrew McKnight, carolers walked Lincoln Road from the GCFM parking lot to Lincoln Elementary and back, stopping at houses along the way to share the spirit thru song. Pat Holden had the bonfire aglow and Jean Dawson had refreshments ready as the carolers returned to the parking lot. Joining hands in a large circle around the fire, carolers, again led by Andrew, sang one last song, Silent Night, before delving into the cookies and hot chocolate. Many, many thanks to all who participated and especially to Jim, Ard, Pete, Andrea and Virginia for their assuring the safety of the carolers and management of traffic along Lincoln Road
The community’s overwhelmingly generous support of our ‘Giving Tree’ enabled two families to enjoy Christmas in far merrier spirits than they ever expected possible. Thanks to Monica W., Holly R., Ellie D. and all those who donated gifts or helped with wrapping and delivering presents. The ‘Spirit of Giving’ is truly a foundation of which the Lincoln/Goose Creek area should be proud.
The caroling and bonfire on Friday, December 20th had over 100 persons enjoying the spirit of the season. Led by Andrew McKnight, carolers walked Lincoln Road from the GCFM parking lot to Lincoln Elementary and back, stopping at houses along the way to share the spirit thru song. Pat Holden had the bonfire aglow and Jean Dawson had refreshments ready as the carolers returned to the parking lot. Joining hands in a large circle around the fire, carolers, again led by Andrew, sang one last song, Silent Night, before delving into the cookies and hot chocolate. Many, many thanks to all who participated and especially to Jim, Ard, Pete, Andrea and Virginia for their assuring the safety of the carolers and management of traffic along Lincoln Road
November 24, 2013
The Annual Adopt-A-Family Giving Tree will be set up in the Post Office on December 1st. We encourage you to come to the Post Office through December 18th to help us make this holiday season special for a needy family. Details below:
October 27, 2013
Annual Pumpkin Carving Contest
Sunday afternoon turned beautiful, sunny and warm, in time for Lincoln's sixth annual Pumpkin Carving /Decorating Contest. About 50 spectators enjoyed cider, pumpkin pie and gingersnaps, while Ellie, Frannie and Constance hid over 50 gourd's for a 'Halloween Gourd Hunt'. Children had a great time searching for the gourds while judges (Constance, Helen and Barbara) did the difficult job of
deciding which of this year's 11 pumpkins deserved special recognition.
Winners were:
- Funniest: Hannah Maison;
- Scariest: Lago White
- Traditional: Mike Rohrer
- Most original: Ann Orenzuk
- Overall Wonderful: Scott Maison
Following the award ceremony, many of the children (and some adults) tried their skill at 'Pumpkin Bowling' which was a big hit.
Special thanks to Wegmeyer Farm for donating the gourds, to Brianne Carr for serving refreshments and especially to Warren Watt (and his wife Ann) for planning this event and being the 'Master of Ceremonies'
September 30, 2013
Lincoln Community League & Lincoln Preservation Foundation are inviting you to attend a
The Land Trust of Virginia presentation: "Lincoln Village / Goose Creek Historic District Workshop"
An Introduction to Conservation Easements: How they can benefit you as they preserve rural areas for generations to come
Lincoln Community League & Lincoln Preservation Foundation are inviting you to attend a
The Land Trust of Virginia presentation: "Lincoln Village / Goose Creek Historic District Workshop"
An Introduction to Conservation Easements: How they can benefit you as they preserve rural areas for generations to come
A message from the LCL President
One of my goals when I took office 12 or more years ago was to reach out to all Lincolnites and increase participation from a broader range of established and newer residents in the area. Looking at the attendance at our events the past few years, and working with a very enthusiastic LCL Board, I feel that those goals have been successful. But I find that neither Ellie, nor I, can keep up with all the newcomers arriving or the old timers leaving without the help of
neighbors and friends. Lincoln Elementary school rosters and postal box rentals surely help, but we do miss a few. Please make greeting new neighbors and saying goodbye to those leaving one of your priorities—and let Ellie know of changes in your neighborhood.
neighbors and friends. Lincoln Elementary school rosters and postal box rentals surely help, but we do miss a few. Please make greeting new neighbors and saying goodbye to those leaving one of your priorities—and let Ellie know of changes in your neighborhood.
During the past few years we have also taken on several new projects as well as maintaining some of our standard efforts. Our new web site, thanks to Ard Geller, is up and running. Check it out at www.LincolnCommunityLeague.org. Hopefully, this new site will help us keep you better informed on our events and issues that may affect the community as a whole. The board continues its pursuit of resolving traffic concerns in the village and surrounding area, has added our Halloween Pumpkin decorating contest, reinstated a winter lecture and , thanks to Chuck and Carole Maloney, started what we hope becomes an annual early summer picnic/social. We hope to get a picture book of Lincoln’s history underway in the coming year—so keep
tuned into our web site.
Fortunately we continue to have a successful postal operation due to the very dedicated LCL employees-Anna Bettis and Tracy Reynolds. Thanks in large part to those of you who rent boxes or buy your stamps at Lincoln, our Post Office generates more funds for the USPS than that entity pays LCL to operate it. USPS sets all the Box rental rates, stamp/mailing rates etc. Neither the LCL nor our employees have any control over this and we have been unsuccessful in increasing our contract revenue from the USPS. A special thank you to Allen Cochran who decreased our monthly rental costs which, along with contributions from many of our members, enabled us to provide a slight raise in Anna and Tracy’s salaries.
Some of you may be wondering,’ when does the Community League meet?’ Well, the Board meets the
first Saturday every month, usually at the Daley’s. These meetings are open to the general membership but space is often limited. If interested in attending or have an item you wish us to consider, please let us know, 540-338-6528. The League also holds an annual meeting, scheduled for February 13, 2012. This year’s meeting will also be for elections of officers and board members (two year terms.) We are constantly looking for new ideas and faces; if interested in serving whether as an officer, board member, or on any of our event committees , please contact one of our nominating committee: Ellie Daley, Jilori White or Harriet Wegmeyer, to have your name added to the ballot.
I want to thank all of you who have worked so hard the past few years maintaining the special community feeling in both the Village and in the greater Goose Creek Historic and Cultural District. I have mentioned a few in this summary, but there are many more-Jean and Herb Dawson, Sarah Huntington, Debbie Suddeth (our liaison to the GCFM), Billy Cochran, Jeff Pfoutz, John and Monica Wheeler, Harriet and Tyler Wegmeyer, Jeff and Nancy LeSourd, David Lohman, Ann Tiffany, Alison Lyon, Lillian and Mike Rohrer, Jilori White (also liaison to LES), Warren Watt, Virginia Geller, the Maloneys, Ellie Daley, Marsha Humphries and the many, many others who volunteer to decorate, donate , judge and participate in our endeavors.
Phil Daley,
President
tuned into our web site.
Fortunately we continue to have a successful postal operation due to the very dedicated LCL employees-Anna Bettis and Tracy Reynolds. Thanks in large part to those of you who rent boxes or buy your stamps at Lincoln, our Post Office generates more funds for the USPS than that entity pays LCL to operate it. USPS sets all the Box rental rates, stamp/mailing rates etc. Neither the LCL nor our employees have any control over this and we have been unsuccessful in increasing our contract revenue from the USPS. A special thank you to Allen Cochran who decreased our monthly rental costs which, along with contributions from many of our members, enabled us to provide a slight raise in Anna and Tracy’s salaries.
Some of you may be wondering,’ when does the Community League meet?’ Well, the Board meets the
first Saturday every month, usually at the Daley’s. These meetings are open to the general membership but space is often limited. If interested in attending or have an item you wish us to consider, please let us know, 540-338-6528. The League also holds an annual meeting, scheduled for February 13, 2012. This year’s meeting will also be for elections of officers and board members (two year terms.) We are constantly looking for new ideas and faces; if interested in serving whether as an officer, board member, or on any of our event committees , please contact one of our nominating committee: Ellie Daley, Jilori White or Harriet Wegmeyer, to have your name added to the ballot.
I want to thank all of you who have worked so hard the past few years maintaining the special community feeling in both the Village and in the greater Goose Creek Historic and Cultural District. I have mentioned a few in this summary, but there are many more-Jean and Herb Dawson, Sarah Huntington, Debbie Suddeth (our liaison to the GCFM), Billy Cochran, Jeff Pfoutz, John and Monica Wheeler, Harriet and Tyler Wegmeyer, Jeff and Nancy LeSourd, David Lohman, Ann Tiffany, Alison Lyon, Lillian and Mike Rohrer, Jilori White (also liaison to LES), Warren Watt, Virginia Geller, the Maloneys, Ellie Daley, Marsha Humphries and the many, many others who volunteer to decorate, donate , judge and participate in our endeavors.
Phil Daley,
President
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