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BE LOCAL Paws BUY LOCAL Like Us Page 44 SUPPORT OUR COMMUNITY AND SHOP LOCALLY Middleburg’sMiddleburg’s CommunityCommunity NewspaperNewspaper Volume 14 Issue 5 mbecc.com September 28 ~ October 26, 2017 Mars Protects Meredyth Farm Page 3 Go Green Middleburg Town Council Report
Dan Morrow degradable. Most are made of plastic, not cot- ton. As one scientist cited n September in the report put it, “They 14 Middleburg never truly vanish.” Town Coun- cil’s “Go The Plan Green” Committee for- The Go Green Com- Omally proposed that, in mittee has recommended the interest of controlling that Council: an often-overlooked and singularly toxic form of 1. Buy and place ciga- litter on its streets, the rette waste receptacles in Town adopt a Cigarette strategic locations around Recycling Program. Town and encourage lo- cal businesses to do the According to the Com- same on their property. mittee’s 12-page report and proposal, “the number 2. Register as a “stra- one item collected dur- tegic partner” with Ter- ing Middleburg [weekly] raCycle, an organization street clean cleanups is that provides free UPS cigarette butts.” shipping of cigarette waste to its recycling fa- During the August cilities, where it sterilizes, 19th cleanup, “Volunteers shreds and safely re-cy- collected 2,850 cigarette cles each butt’s constitu- butts, enough to fill a ent parts. 12x12x6 shipping box.” 3. Begin an intense Cigarette Butts: public information cam- Unsightly and paign to alert citizens to Dangerous both the dangers of ciga- “In addition to be- rette waste AND what ing unsightly,” the report they can do about it, and continued, cigarette butts 4. Enforce the Town’s are dangerous.” already-existing anti-lit- The filters contain nic- tering regulations. otine and “a mixture of up Costs to 165 other toxic chemi- cals. If ingested by a baby The special cigarette or toddler the effect can receptacles recommend be deadly. They are also by the Committee range ingested by pets and wild- in price from $134 to life, and leach chemicals $299 each. into the soil and water. The Town collects One test revealed that cigarette tax revenues of just one butt, soaked in roughly $24,000 per year. Photo By Dee Dee Hubbard two gallons of water, Go Green recom- produced enough tox- mends that Council allo- ins to kill a form of mi- cate 17.5% of that sum, A focus on STEAM education croscopic crustacean roughly $4,200, to start that “for the basic food the program. Included Ivanka Trump, along with Microsoft President Brad Smith and Code.org source for small fish, tad- in that sum would be CEO Hadi Partovi visited the Middleburg Community Charter School on poles, salamanders, newts the purchase of 12 or 13 September 27, 2017. and aquatic insects” in Town-owned receptacles. “Northern Virginia ponds, In year two and there- They talked about the memo President Donald Trump signed Monday that slow-moving streams, after, the Committee pro- directs $200 million a year to technology education grants to help women and lakes.” poses using a tiny por- and minorities. The focus of their visit was STEAM education. Most filters aren’t bio- tion of each year’s tax
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n August, the Land Trust of by the over 400 acres of land that of “Prime Farmland Soils” and 72 is apparent in the way the prop- “Mrs. Mars has been a long Virginia recorded conserva- Mars has protected through dona- acres of “Soils of Statewide Im- erty is beautifully maintained. time supporter of land conserva- tion easements that protect tions of conservation easements in portance,” as defined by the U.S. When asked why she loves it and tion in Virginia, and her donation Meredyth Farm in The Plains, Fauquier County. Department of Agriculture. There why she selected LTV as the or- of a conservation easement on this Va. Mrs. Jacqueline Mars, the Meredyth Farm is a beauti- are four historic features on Mere- ganization to hold her easement, property is an example of her con- Iproperty’s owner, is well known dyth Farm that are listed on the she said, “It was very comforting servation leadership,” remarked ful piece of property that con- for her generous support of many tains 1,620 feet of frontage along Virginia Landmarks Register and to work with dedicated environ- LTV’s Chairman, Chris Demata- local non-profit organizations that Little River (which is part of the the National Register of Historic mental professionals who have, tis. “We are proud that she chose extends beyond financial contri- Goose Creek, Potomac River, and Places. These include the rem- through their good deeds, accu- the Land Trust of Virginia to hold butions. She cares deeply about Chesapeake Bay watersheds). nants of the Kenton House (circa mulated the resources to uphold her conservation easement and to Virginia’s open spaces, natural The rolling landscape includes 55 1775) with a domestic outbuild- and enforce the easements grant- accept the long-term stewardship resources, working farms, and acres of forest and about 155 acres ing, dry stack stone walls and two ed by property owners. Too often responsibility for her property. It beautiful landscapes. Her pas- of open fields. The property has small grave sites. easements are granted with good speaks to the trust that she has in sion for the preservation of the been identified as having 86 acres Mars’ love of Meredyth Farm intentions and are not enforced.” us, and we appreciate her faith in Virginia countryside is evidenced our organization.”
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[email protected] ~ Be Local ~ mbecc.com mbecc.com ~ Be Local ~ Page 4 Middleburg Eccentric • September 28 ~ October 26, 2017 Middleburg Eccentric • September 28 ~ October 26, 2017 Page 5 News of Note Middleburg Town Council Report Alumnus Robert Bonnie Continued from Page 1 program’s very minimal ongo- Jason Davis has been pro- Unknown Soldier. Cowgill is not currently adver- the US and around the world. Returns to Duke to ing costs” which would also be moted to full-time Middleburg tising their availability until in- partially offset by fines gener- Police Officer structed to do so by the Town. Explore Conservation in ated by stricter enforcement of Police Chief A.J. Panebianco Middleburg in Social Media There has been “a lot of inter- Piano Recital Funding existing littering laws. has also promoted two of his of- Bendure Communications, est” in renting two of the empty Following a presentation by Town Council responded ficers. the Town’s public and media units,” according to the report. Vincent Bataoel, Chair of the Rural America positively to the report and Go Heather Fadely adds two relations contractor, reports that Profits from rental income Town’s Economic Development obert Bonnie, a Nicholas in November 2016 by the federal stituencies and environmental Green proposal and in the next stripes to her uniform, promoted the number of people following from the building, which for- Advisory Committee, Town School of the Environ- government. protection by, for example, work- several weeks will consider from Officer to Police Corporal. the Town on FaceBook contin- merly housed the Middleburg Council agreed to an appro- ment alumnus and for- “Robert’s work has helped ing with western ranchers to con- when and how to implement it. Officer Jay Hollins is now ues to grow, reaching roughly Police Department, were tra- priation of $4,800 to cover the mer Under Secretary for pave the way for innovative new serve millions of acres of sage- Police Lieutenant Hollins, Chief 500 people each day. A post on ditionally the source of the costs of providing a performer Natural Resources and Environ- public-private partnerships and grouse habitat on private working to Duke to work with the Nicho- between the cities and the country Salamander’s 4th Anniversary and instrument/equipment for Rment at the U.S. Department of lands through incentive-based las Institute, the Nicholas School, that frustrates our ability to solve Panebianco’s senior line officer. Town’s financial contributions programs that are revolutionizing New Hires and Promotions reached 1,600. to local non-profit and charita- a “Middleburg Music Fest In- Agriculture, has returned to Duke how we conserve and sustainably approaches, thereby helping to and the Sanford School to develop environmental challenges. We University as a Rubenstein Fellow avoid a listing of that bird under environmental policies that work could have no one better come to Town Administrator Martha Instagram followers rose ble organizations. ternational Piano Recital” to be manage natural resources that are held at the Salamander Resort to address issues related to cli- vital to both human livelihoods the Endangered Species Act. for both our natural resources and Duke and help us tackle the issue Semmes reported that Tim Cole Asbury Church 13%, and posts rose 26% mate change and natural resource rural communities,” says Bonnie. of conservation in rural America,” had officially joined the Town and Spa on November 4, 2017. and ecological health,” says Jeff Bonnie also led efforts to in- The Town’s efforts to restore Twitter followers were up conservation in rural America. Vincent, Stanback Dean of the crease the pace and scale of forest “And, given that Duke has played says Tim Profeta, Director of the Staff as Facilities & Mainte- 4%, generating and average of Middleburg Film Festival Salamander and Boxwood Bonnie is the fifth expert to join Nicholas School. “We are fortu- restoration on the National Forests such an important role in my ca- Nicholas Institute. nance Supervisor on August 21. and maintain historic Asbury Winery currently sponsor and Methodist Church on Jay Street 410 impressions per day. In honor of the Fifth An- Duke’s Rubenstein Fellows Acad- nate to have him back on campus, to improve the ecological health reer, I am pleased to have the op- Bonnie joins current Ruben- “He has jumped into his role nual Middleburg Film Festival, provide other support the Fest. emy, which brings leaders with sharing his expertise and inspiring of forests while also increasing portunity to interact with students stein Fellows General Martin with enthusiasm, “ Semmes told continue apace. Town Admin- as they launch their careers.” istrator Semmes and Town At- scheduled for October 19-22, Last year 45 people attended. deep expertise in issues of global the next generation of environ- wood supply23666 to timberMiddleburg mills. Eccentric AUG 2017.ai 1 9/14/17 12:58 PM Dempsey and Ambassador Jack Council, “already completing a Town-Owned Council adopted a formal “Res- This year’s goal is to double that importance to campus each year mental leaders.” “I am delighted to be returning “Robert has put his finger on Matlock in the program, which miracle cleanup and reorganiza- torney Martin Crim are draft- for in-depth engagement with stu- the societal and political schism launched at Duke in 2014. ing a contract with low-bidder Health Center Occupancy olution of Appreciation” in hon- number. Bonnie graduated from the tion of the Town Shop.” dents and faculty. His 12-month Nicholas School with master’s Cochran’s Stone Masonry “to Cowgill Management Com- or of the festival’s founder and The Fest’s longer-term goal term began April 3. On September 18, Kristina moving force, Sheila Johnson. degrees in forestry and environ- complete a phase 1 stabilization pany reports that, in Septem- is to lay the groundwork for a As a Rubenstein Fellow, Bon- mental management in 1994. (“Tina”) Staples of Linden, Vir- project designed by the project ber, three of the six units in the Since 2013 the festival has full three-day Middleburg Mu- ginia became the Town’s new nie is working with students, From August 2013 to January engineer.” Town’s Health Center Building offered visitors four full days sic Festival on the scale of the staff, and faculty at the Nicholas 2017, he served as Under Secre- Administrative & Accounting on South Madison Street re- of unprecedented access to fine Town’s current film festival, School, the Nicholas Institute for Assistant. Cochran’s specializes in his- tary for Natural Resources and toric preservation and has done mains empty. film, box office favorites, pre- ideally beginning in September Environmental Policy Solutions Environment at the U.S. Depart- Mark Davis has been hired as work on “some of America’s Al listing agreements for miers, foreign films, Academy 2018. and the Sanford School of Pub- ment of Agriculture. In this role, a part-time Middleburg Police most treasured buildings,” in- the empty units with area real- Award contenders and interac- lic Policy to develop strategies he oversaw the U.S. Forest Ser- Officer, filling the part-time slot tion with filmmakers, compos- to tackle conservation challenges vice and the Natural Resources cluding James Madison’s Mont- tors have been put on hold and, for rural America that rely on col- formally held by Officer Jason pelier, the Lee family’s Strat- pending necessary cleaning and ers, actors, directors and other Conservation Service and was Davis. industry representatives from laboration and incentives to ad- responsible for issues such as the ford Hall, and the Tomb of the maintenance of the empty units, dress environmental issues while management of the 193-million providing economic opportunity. acre National Forest and Grass- He also is sharing his experi- land System; implementation of ences in environmental policy- Farm Bill conservation programs making with students through on America’s farms, ranches, and seminars and career advising ses- forests; and climate change. sions. He also developed collabora- Among his many projects, tive, landscape-scale conservation Bonnie is leading a new Bass approaches to address ecosys- Connections research team on tem restoration, climate change, “Formulating Policy for the Unit- endangered species conserva- ed States’ Decarbonization Plan.” tion and watershed protection. In Students and faculty on the working with farmers, ranchers, team are working to develop en- and forest landowners, Bonnie vironmentally sound and politi- found that many of these rural cally feasible policy proposals for constituencies perceive traditional carbon sequestration and green- environmental policies as top- house gas emissions reductions down, costly and unnecessarily Extraordinary—and Move-In Ready in forests, agricultural lands, and prescriptive. Overlooking three beautiful holes on the Jack Nicklaus Signature wetlands, as a means of address- With this in mind, he worked Course, this stunning French-country home was meant to build ing the goals outlined in the U.S. to develop collaborative ap- Mid-Century Strategy for Deep proaches to environmental policy memories in. Airy rooms with high ceilings and a beautifully crafted Decarbonization that was released that would benefit both rural con- master staircase add an air of grandeur while providing plenty of room for loved ones to enjoy the warmth of this stunning family oasis.
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VSP_SK_FallFarmDays_00952.indd 1 9/5/2017 1:02:07 PM Page 6 Middleburg Eccentric • September 28 ~ October 26, 2017 Middleburg Eccentric • September 28 ~ October 26, 2017 Page 7 News of Note The Historical Furr Farm Hosts Community Groups Ready, Set, Gatsby! Billie F. Van Pay ciation with NOVA Parks, toured the farm and home. Opening the home to community groups and n July 9, 2017, Chet and organizations like these two or- Laura Lea Moore, own- ganizations have been part of the ers of the Historic Furr owners’ plans since the restora- Farm on Snickersville tion began. They feel the farm’s Turnpike at Oatlands Road, history is the community’s his- Ohosted the Mosby Heritage Area tory, and they strongly support Association’s event, “An After- the preservation of historic prop- noon in Aldie,” and opened the erties. restored farm home for a tour. Community members, as well as Before the Moores bought the visitors to the area, came to see, Furr Farm, the property was not as one visitor said, “… the old sold for seven generations. Wil- home brought back to life,” and liam Furr bought the property was entertained by a MHAA’s just before the American Civil talk about the farm’s history, a War began, and then many years talk about the work involved in later, one of the Furr heirs mar- Gatsby” is in Middleburg, of a minibus for residents, many ent into serious fun. Dancing will sufficiency among residents. Gala is the primary fundraiser, al- restoring the farm, a tour of the ried a member of the Leith fam- set to host the 5th annual without private transportation, continue long into the night until Windy Hill has always been lowing the community to pitch in ily. What is now known as the executor of the Leith estate? progress. The work on the farm’s honor of the battle’s casualties. Windy Hill Gala headlined and with the spirit of this magnan- the cops break up the party, or the and keep the love going. home, and a visit to the monu- crib received a Community Blue Dallas Furr, who owned the farm its own brand of dynamic. ment on the historic battle site. Furr Farm remained the property The new owners began by Doc Scantlin and his Im- imous community raised enough champagne runs out. Since 1981 when founder Rene Follow “Gatsby” on Facebook of the Furr-Leith families until restoring the farm immediately, Ribbon Award from the Loudoun at that time had been a Mosby perial Palms Orchestra, on Friday, for two busses. (Take that as a Gala sponsors are starting to Llewellyn transformed some at https://www.facebook.com/ On September 12, 2107, the three of the farm buildings and County Joint Architectural Re- Ranger during the war, but he “November 17 at Salamander Re- challenge.) the Moores bought it in 2010 throw their considerable support shacks on Windy Hill Road into events/1937132413176880/ as he Region IV (Northern Virginia) from Mary Carol Leith Leslie, the home have been restored, view Board for Restoration. granted the committee permis- sort and Spa. Civil War Trails Group, in asso- The real highlight of the eve- behind Gatsby, and there’s room affordable housing, to build 396 previews the venue and unveils and the restoration work is still in The original home was built sion to place a monument at the Dubbed ‘the world’s best band’ ning comes after the auction for more. Consider a “Golden units in Loudoun County and its some of the live auction packag- in 1789, and the farm and home battle site. The monument was by Forbes and ‘dazzling, glamor- when Doc Scantlin and his Im- Age,” “Duke Ellington,” “F.Scott surrounding areas, few guessed es put together especially for the are on the National Register of erected and dedicated in 1891, ous, five-star” by W magazine, perial Palms Orchestra take the Fitzgerald,” or “Bootlegger” Windy Hill Foundation would event, and purchase tickets. The Historic Places and Homes. The and it is regarded by some to be, Doc, and his irresistible chanteuse stage back in the Palm Court. The sponsorship to support the resi- turn into such a large, positive, party is limited to the first come, farm gained considerable sig- not only a monument to com- Chou-Chou have feted presidents, swing band will transport guests dents of Windy Hill; each pro- and motivating force in our com- guests –last years was a sellout! – nificance during the American memorate those who were casu- entertained at the weddings of back to the ’20s with its 15-piece vides event tickets and all manner munity. Windy Hill offers pro- and Salamander is offering a lim- Civil War as a battle site, which alties of the battle, but a monu- countless luminaries and graced orchestra and the four “Girl- of accolades before and the night grams for children and seniors ited time room rate to partygoers ENJOY YOUR remodeling is commemorated with a road- ment of reconciliation too as some of the most famous interna- friends,” singing and dancing like of the event. throughout our properties, assist- expiring October 30. side monument on Snickersville some of both the Union and Con- SM federate Cavalry Regiments’ vet- tional stages. The Gala kicks off the Ziegfield Folly girls behind Now in its 36th year, The ing when they need it. Residents As Gatsby might say, What the Turnpike, one of the first of the holiday season, bringing the Doc and the “man-withering” Windy Hill Foundation was estab- depend on Windy Hill for hous- deuce are you waiting for? monuments south of the Mason- erans returned to the battle site community together to honor its Chou Chou on jazz standards like ing, childcare, and even movie Dixon Line dedicated to Union for the dedication. To thank him lished to provide safe, decent, and EXPERIENCE for his help, the monument com- most valued residents. Last year’s Pennsylvania Six-5000 and Chat- affordable housing to low- and nights. Its energetic board vows soldiers. During the cavalry fight Visit mittee gave Dallas Furr a rocking event saw record-breaking num- tanooga Choo Choo. Don’t let the lower- income families and the that as long as Windy Hill exists, at the Furr Farm, which was part bers of guests and monies raised spats and glitz fool you, though, they will do everything possible www.windyhillfoundation.org of the Battle of Aldie on June 17, chair for his home’s front porch elderly in Loudoun, Clarke, and where he loved to enjoy the view. for local charity Windy Hill Foun- warn reviewers, these are serious Fauquier Counties and to encour- to make sure Bingo starts on time for tickets. 1863, and part of the Prelude to dation, which houses the very musicians who parlay their tal- age self-improvement and self- and rents stay affordable. The Gettysburg, the First Massachu- Previously, the Furr Farm people that keep our community setts Cavalry suffered a great was featured during a three-day, running smoothly. number of casualties. Accord- a community-wide event in 2013, On the eve of the Gala, party- ing to historians, the battle was part of the Sesquicentennial goers will arrive at a spotlit red remembered as “…the severest Commemoration of the Prelude carpet, dodging Gatsby’s head- experienced by any Union cav- to Gettysburg battles described lights and the paparazzi to get alry regiment in a single day dur- in Robert F. O’Neill’s book, The to cocktails and hors-d’oeuvres ing the war.” The battle site, the Historic Cavalry Battles of Aldie, in the palm court. Champagne stone wall that was used during Middleburg, and Upperville, and will flow – as will gin martinis, the fight, the home that was used the Moores plan on hosting other no doubt, Gatsby’s regular – and as a hospital during the fight, and community events on their farm. highballs crafted from local boot- the monument dedicated to the Aldie Heritage Association will leggers’ whiskey and bourbon. battle’s casualties are in view have a social meeting at the farm TapSnap photographers will be PLUMBING from Snickersville Turnpike. next spring, and the Moores plan on hand to chronicle guests, who Several decades after the Civil to accommodate other commu- are encouraged to dress the part in War, a committee of the First nity organizations which, like MHAA and the Civil War Trails anything from an elegant black tie PROBLEMS Massachusetts Cavalry Veterans, to sequined flapper dresses, fedo- ? the family members of those who Group, promote preservation through education or work to ras or rich silk kaftans reminiscent took part4” in x the4” =historic 1/4 Ad Buildbattle, MEcc of the opulence of the era. 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~ Be Local ~ mbecc.com mbecc.com ~ Be Local ~ Page 10 Middleburg Eccentric • September 28 ~ October 26, 2017 Middleburg Eccentric • September 28 ~ October 26, 2017 Page 11 News of Note The Virginia Fall Races The Shakespeare Theatre Company’s Features Randolph D. Rouse $50,000 Memorial Stake Race Photo By Chris Weber fare at the many restaurants, shop full card of racing, spectators are Strong Connection to Middleburg for antiques and perhaps spend a encouraged to come early as they night or two at a local resort, inn will get a taste of fox hunting hen the Shakespeare instrumental,” Antenucci said. Theatre Tony Award® honors a years as the visionary leader of or bed & breakfast. Witness the with the finals of the Field Hunt- Theatre Company “Not only has she sponsored pro- non-profit, professional regional the Shakespeare Theatre Compa- nation’s top jump racing horses er Championships which are held hosts its Harman ductions, but she also recently theatre that has displayed a con- ny, his work as director of eight and riders as they compete over right on the race course starting Center for the Arts worked with Michael Kahn to tinuous level of artistic achieve- Broadway shows, and his tenure timber, brush and turf courses. at 9 am. 10th Anniversary Gala on Octo- create two series; one for plays ment contributing to the growth as the Richard Rodgers Direc- Wber 15 at Sidney Harman Hall, it to be matched in pairs and per- of theatre nationally. tor of the Drama Division at The Entertain amongst the shade of Gates open at 8 am; post time 100-year-old oak trees and expe- for the First Race is at 1:00 pm. will mark more than 30 years of formed in repertory, and another One of the country’s most Juilliard School. rience what is called “...the best Tickets, box seats, rail side and the theatre’s history and strong to allow up-and-coming directors prestigious cultural honors, the The Harman Center for the view in jump racing” - where tailgate picnic parking spaces ties to the Middleburg region. their first mainstage Shakespeare Helen Hayes Awards, celebrates Arts 10th Anniversary Gala will you can see the excitement of ev- can be purchased in advance by Now in its 31st season, the production.” outstanding achievement at pro- begin at Sidney Harman Hall ery fence. calling the Race Office at (540) Shakespeare Theatre Company, Shakespeare Theatre Compa- fessional theatres throughout the with a world-class performance Saturday’s highlights include 687-9797. General Admis- originally named the Shake- ny productions have been invited Washington, D.C. metropolitan of theatre, opera, dance, and mu- the running of the co-feature race sion is $50.00 per car (4 people speare Theatre at Folger Shake- to the world’s largest stages. STC area. Since 1987, the Shake- sic; and it may feature some sur- of the day, the $40,000 National maximum). Or visit our website speare Library, opened in 1986 productions included China’s speare Theatre Company has prises. Guests will then enjoy a Sporting Library & Museum at www.vafallraces.com or on with a production of Romeo and first Shakespeare Theatre Festi- won 97 Helen Hayes Awards and three-course dinner and dancing Cup timber classic and new this Facebook. Juliet, directed by current Artis- val and Stratford-upon-Avon and earned 398 nominations. at the spectacular National Build- year will be the $50,000 Ran- Race sponsorship opportuni- tic Director Michael Kahn, who the Athens Festival in the Odeon In January 2013, Artistic Di- ing Museum. dolph D. Rouse Memorial Stake ties and hospitality tents are also has received numerous awards of Herodes Atticus, an amphi- rector Michael Kahn was induct- To purchase tickets or sponsor Race. “Randy” Rouse passed available. Groups and tour buses and accolades. Over the next six theater that is over 1,850 years ed into the Theatre Hall of Fame, a table, contact STC’s Director of away in April of this year and years, Kahn’s leadership grew old. Recently, Headlong’s pro- which honors Lifetime Achieve- Special Events, Amanda Herman, 2330. For more information, are welcome with advance ar- please visit www.shakespearethe- was a major player in the both rangements. All proceeds from STC from a start-up theatre with duction of 1984 was presented ment in American23710 Middleburg Theatre. Eccentric Kahn SEPT.ai at HCAGala@ShakespeareThe1 9/25/17 12:26 PM - the Virginia fox hunting and fewer than 1,600 subscribers, to at the Lansburgh Theatre before was selected for his over 25 atre.org or 202-547-3230 ext. atre.org/support/special-events/ the race weekend to benefit the hca-gala/. jump racing worlds. As a leading INOVA Loudoun Hospital Foun- a lauded arts organization. This its Broadway production that trainer and rider, he won many dation in nearby Leesburg, Vir- rapid growth ultimately necessi- opened this summer, and STC’s awards over the years with many ginia. tated a 1992 move into the 451- 2016 co-production of The Secret of his wins occurring right here seat Lansburgh Theatre located Garden is now playing at Theatre at Glenwood Park. To reach Glenwood Park from in D.C.’s Penn Quarter neigh- Under the Stars in Houston, Tex- the Washington DC area, take borhood—an area which, at the as, and is slated for a Broadway Also, there will be vendors, a I-66 West and exit Route 50 West time, was in need of an economic run in the future. Expect honesty and integrity food truck, Concours d’Elegance, (Exit 57B towards Winchester). boost. and a “Family Fun Fair” with Drive approximately 25 miles The STC’s prestigious Wil- ove horses? Come one of the Virginia Fall Races held at each fall, horse lovers tradition- a petting zoo, pony rides, face In 2007, STC expanded once liam Shakespeare Award for from our team hour West of Washing- Glenwood Park in Middleburg, ally descend upon Middleburg to Middleburg and turn right at again and opened Sidney Har- Classical Theatre (Will Award) ton DC to Virginia’s lush Virginia on Saturday, October for this annual weekend to enjoy painting and big slide – all pro- the one stoplight in Middleburg vided free of charge sponsored (Route 626, Foxcroft Road). Pro- man Hall, which features 774 has been given to recognize and hunt country to experi- 14th, 2017: Post Time 1 PM. jump racing, fox hunting, mean- by the INOVA Loudoun Hos- seats and a flexible stage that provide encouragement to lead- ence great all day outdoor fam- Like the leaves that change der country roads, visit Civil War ceed 1 mile to entrance on the can accommodate theatre, dance, ing actors and directors who Lily fun during the 63rd running sights, tour wineries, eat local pital Foundation. Along with a right. music, and film. The Shakespeare dedicate some portion of their ca- Theatre Company has produced reers to the production of classic and hosted more than 150 pro- theater. Will Award recipients to ductions, entertaining more than date have included Julie Taymor, 2.5 million audience members Stacy Keach, John Hurt, F. Mur- Cherry Blossom 5K Run, Walk and Pooch Prance in its two theatre spaces and has ray Abraham, Sir Ian McKellen, been honored with numerous Kevin Spacey, Jeremy Irons, awards. Dame Judi Dench, Dame Maggie For Breast Cancer “It is a world-class theater,” Smith and many more. said Upperville resident Landon Actress Laura Linney is this Butler. He and his wife, Carol, year’s Will Award recipient, and are chairing the upcoming gala. she’ll be present at the gala to Join us at Foxcroft School! “Performances include some of receive the award for her con- the top talents in the world,” But- tributions to classical theater in ler added. America. A former student of Mi- There are many residents in chael Kahn’s at Juilliard, Linney the Middleburg area who serve on has a long and illustrious career the board and support the Theatre of artistic achievements. For her as season ticket subscribers and critically acclaimed performanc- donors and, thanks to supporters es across theatre, film, and televi- Sunday sion, Linney has been nominated Grant Wetmore Maggie Johnston Ben Weber Beth and Wayne Gibbens, Kahn Commercial Customer Service Mortgage Loans has spoken at the Middleburg Fo- for four Tony Awards, three Acad- Loan Officer Representative NMLS#1456310 October 15, 2017 rum. The Shakespeare Theatre emy Awards, a BAFTA Award NMLS#1097556 Company has become so popular and five Golden Globe Awards that carpools have been created. and won a SAG Award, Nation- In-person registration opens: 11:30 AM “It is certainly worth the drive,” al Board of Review Award, two said Butler, who has been a sup- Golden Globes and four Emmy Walk, Run and Prance start: 1:00 PM porter for many years. Awards. She holds two honorary Doctorates from her alma maters, Because doing business the “I can’t say enough great Brown University and The Juil- Start Location: Foxcroft School things about this theater,” stated liard School. another Upperville resident, Ani- right way matters the most ORGANIZED BY: 22407 Foxhound Lane ta Antenucci, who is also a board The annual gala raises funds Sponsored by Middleburg Bank Middleburg, VA 20117 member. “The Shakespeare for the Shakespeare Theatre Theatre Company is not only Company’s numerous education Decisions are Consumer & known for its widely acclaimed and community outreach pro- PMade Locally PBusiness Loans Call Us Today Sponsor the cause and our teams. Join Us at Foxcroft School on October 15th! Shakespeare productions,” ex- grams including District Shake- 540.687.6132 plained Antenucci. “They have speare, Text Alive! FREE WILL, Business & Online & also performed groundbreaking and the annual Free For All. Ev- PPersonal CheckingPMobile Banking Eat at Not Your Average Joes, Lansdowne, productions of modern classics ery year, more than 35,000 chil- Online registrations and donations: All loans subject to credit approval. for Not Your Average Cause that have received worldwide ac- dren and benefit from the Shake- speare Theatre Company through Tuesdays, September 19 & 26 and October 3 & 10 CherryBlossomBreastCancerFoundation.org claim, including Michael Kahn’s re-edit and direction of return to comprehensive school, training, We Simplify Your Financial Life 15% of your dinner tab will be donated to the the stage of Eugene O’Neill’s access, and audience enrichment programs. Cherry Blossom Breast Cancer Foundation Strange Interlude.” Visit our Facebook page: One resident of the The Shakespeare The- atre Company received the http://www.notyouraveragejoes.com/leesburg/ facebook.com/cbbreastcancerfoundation Middleburg region, in particular, has had a major influence on the 2012 Regional Theatre Tony breadth of artistic programs at Award® during its 25th Anni- 90% of our grant monies are directed locally to help in the fight against breast cancer! STC. “Clarice Smith has been versary Season. The Regional 115 The Plains Road, Suite 150, Middleburg, VA 20117 ~ Be Local ~ mbecc.com mbecc.com ~ Be Local ~ Page 12 Middleburg Eccentric • September 28 ~ October 26, 2017 Middleburg Eccentric • September 28 ~ October 26, 2017 Page 13 News of Note J.R. SNIDER, LTD. Ben Lenhardt of the Garden Conservancy Irmas’ Eye Eyewitness Account from St. Thomas: to speak at Community Center In the cross hairs of Irma’s Eye
WHAT MAKES US DIFFERENT? RESPONSIVENESS We always take your call, and we arrive when we say we will Lucy Keatts ing them with my body, wrapping Irma’s eyewall was the un- my arms and legs around them, believably huge relief when we for the 5 hours that Irma tried to could talk to each other again and ne week since Cat- steal my family. believe that she was dying down COMPETITIVE PRICING egory 5+ Hurricane We offer upfront estimates so you Irma’s eyewall was peeking and that we were going to survive Irma hit our beautiful — finally 7.30 pm. The longest can make informed decisions. island of St. Thomas: out to see my husband bracing, desperately trying to hold on the and most terror-filled 5 hours of We watched, nauseated, as we my life that I would wish on no Ofelt the storm build up through bathroom door and wall. First, he one that Wednesday morning, but it watched the metal windows buck- PROFESSIONALISM still felt like the eyewall — ev- ling and getting snatched away, Irma’s eyewall was being You can always feel comfotable allowing our ery hurricane’s most devastating then the inside walls being peeled pulled out of the rubble by incred- plumbers into your home. They are trained region, located just outside the away and the metal frames of the ible neighbors who welcomed to be friendly, honest, and helpful. eye — came upon us so suddenly. walls being twisted and folded by us into their home and who have en Lenhardt, chairman den Club on Tuesday, Oct. 10 at “Why Are Gardens Important?” Eden. (540) 592-3380 or piedmont- And so immensely. And so terri- this fury called Irma. become like family in just a few WHAT MAKES US DIFFERENT? days of the Garden Conser- the Middleburg Community Cen- and will include 250 slides of Tickets to the lecture and lun- [email protected]. fyingly. Irma’s eyewall was lying in the RESPECTFUL vancy, will speak at a ter. beautiful gardens around the cheon are $50. Contact: Nicole Irma’s eyewall was many bath as wind pulled at the camp- Irma’s eyewall was feeling We treatRESPONSIVENESS your home with respect luncheon and lecture The subject of the talk will be: world with a history of gardens, Perry things to me. ing mat I clung to, to cover my so stunned and grateful to all be andWe leave always it takeas we your found call, it. presented by the Piedmont Gar- beginning with the Garden of babies from endless debris flying alive that, when you look up after B Irma’s eyewall was a ferocious around. When the storm demol- climbing out of the rubble, you and we arrive when we say we will. Grace Church roar that I could never have imag- ished the closet behind my head, don’t care that the top floor of ined possible. the camping mat had been thrown your house is gone. Roof, walls, COMPETITIVECOMMITMENT PRICING Does Your Dog or Cat Have Behavior Problems? Concert Series Irma’s eyewall was watching at me. And it protected us. everything. Your home — gone. JRWe Snider offer upfront has been estimates serving so you the Presents Tysons the French doors on the side of Irma’s eyewall was me repeat- But you are alive, and together NOVAcan region make for informed more decisions.than 30 years. McLean Orchestra our “safe” basement start to shake ing “it’ll be over soon” over and Irma’s eyewall was an incred- If you are living with excessive barking, chewing, and buckle as we rushed the kids over for two and a half hours to ible community coming together PROFESSIONALISM into the small bathroom and bar- calm my kids, but also, I realize, to help each other survive, move You can always100% feel SATISFACTION comfortable allowing our spraying, digging, house soiling, anxiety disorders, he Grace Church Con- ricaded the door. 1:15 pm. cert Series in The to calm myself at moments hear- on and rebuild. We wantplumbers our intoclients your to home. be completely They are trained satisfied aggression, and more—the Veterinary Referral Irmas’ eyewall was listening to ing the higher-pitched terror in We are good. We are lucky to with the workto be friendly,we do. honest, If you andare helpful. not, we will do Plains, VA begins its that lashing fury and feeling fear my voice as it felt like it would Center of Northern Virginia’s Behavior Medicine Team 2017-2018 season on have had friends take us off the is- whatever it takes to corect the problem. for our children we never wanted never be over. How was it not land until we find a new home and RESPECTFUL can help. October 15 with the Tysons to experience again. 1:45 pm. But over? How could we possibly things settle down. But St. Thom- We treat your home with respect TMcLean Orchestra, Miriam we didn’t realize way worse was hold on much longer? I could feel as is home. We are conflicted and and leave it as we found it. Dr. Amy Pike, one of fewer than 70 board-certified Burns, conductor, performing still to come. the bathtub shaking… filled with guilt for leaving, but SOME OF OUR SERVICES J.S. 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It will SEPTIC EVALUATION Dr. Pike and her team provide: could. ter. I shivered uncontrollably until We want our clients to be completely satisfi ed Single tickets $25 – Stu- be many months before power is • Irma’s eyewall was listening to my littles couldn’t help but pee restored to most of the island. For- 10% withALL the SERVICES work we AND do. If FOR you SENIORare not, CITIZENS,we will do ■ Diagnostic and Therapeutic Services dent tickets $15 – Youth un- the propane tanks being slammed themselves. It broke my heart as get about the piddly ten days peo- whatever it takes to correct the problem. der 18 admitted free. 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(540) 253-5177. babies in the bathtub and protect- #Stthomasstrong 540.687.5232 703.771.3308 JRSNIDER.COM ~ Be Local ~ mbecc.com mbecc.com ~ Be Local ~ Page 14 Middleburg Eccentric • September 28 ~ October 26, 2017 Middleburg Eccentric • September 28 ~ October 26, 2017 Page 15 News of Note Friends of the Blue Ridge Mountains Lynn Symansky & Donner: Four-Star Partnership Lauren R. Giannini tance from dam Smart Jane (by Photo by R. Giannini Lauren Celebrates 10th Concert Reception Smarten), Donner has justified Lynn’s efforts. Furnace Mountain Band plays historical features and in mobi- iddleburg-based music from the American Ap- lizing the collective efforts of equestrian Lynn Sy- They were on the USA gold palachian traditions, as well as conservation organizations in the mansky has turned medal team at the 2011 Pan original compositions, and songs region. In partnership with the Donner, an off-the- American Games in Mexico. penned by their favorite song- National Wildlife Federation, for track Thoroughbred into a top They finished fifth in Donner’s Minternational three-day event 4-star debut at 2013 Rolex Ken- writing friends. The band has example, the Friends convened performed world-wide from the a conservation summit in 2013 horseNow the pride of the Don- tucky and, as second highest- Yangtze River in China to the which launched the Blue Ridge ner Syndicate; Donner has rep- placed American, earned the banks of the Shenandoah River, Conservation Alliance to serve as resented the USA several times National Four Star Reserve where they are the host band of a platform for collaboration and with Lynn in international com- Championship, plus Best Con- the Watermelon Park Festival advocacy. petition. Most recently, Lynn and ditioned, Best Turned Out, and Highest Placed OTTB. That fall (established in 1965 and one of The Friends has accomplished Donner competed in the Land the oldest Bluegrass festivals in Rover Burghley Horse Trials they finished 13th at Pau CCI4* much in the past ten years and is (FRA). Virginia). hopeful that proceeds from their CCI4*, August 30-September riends of the Blue Ridge Danny Knicely, and Reception All proceeds from ticket sales Friends of the Blue Ridge 10th Anniversary Concert, along 3, in England, finishing in sixth They won the 2014 Bromont Mountains, a 501(c) featuring wine from Twin Oaks will benefit the Friends’ En- Mountains was founded in 2007 with other contributions, will en- place — the best result of the CIC3* (CAN). In 2015 they fin- (3) non-profit organiza- winery and gourmet treats from dowment which funds student to educate the public about the able them to continue this impor- eight American entries. ished 12th at Rolex Kentucky, tion, is 10 years old and Savoir Faire, on Sunday, Octo- scholarships for youth pursuing ecosystem of the Blue Ridge and tant work. “It was magic, and it’s been 2nd at Great Meadow Interna- tional CIC3*, and competed celebrating with their first-ever ber 29, 2017, from 4-6:30PM, at careers in environmental and to respond to threats to that eco- Ticket prices range from $35 years in the making,” said Lynn. Ffundraiser, a Concert performed Franklin Park Performing Arts conservation sciences and other “Luckily it came together, and on the U.S. team in Aachen’s system. Their work focuses pri- to $60. Sponsorship opportuni- CICO3* (GER). That fall, by Furnace Mountain Band with Center, Purcellville, Virginia. related stewardship activities. marily on Jefferson County, WV, ties are also available. For fur- we had fun.” and Clarke, Loudoun, Fauquier, Burghley is historic, presti- they finished 14th in their first ther details and to buy tickets Burghley. In 2016 they went to Rappahannock Counties in VA, online go to www.friendsofblu- gious and has a reputation as where most of the land is in pri- the most challenging 4-star. The the Rio Olympics as traveling al- eridge.org ternate for the US Team. vate ownership. For more information about cross-country track is huge, as Friends invest in research- Friends, please visit www.friend- maximum as a 4-star can be. Of Last May, their first run at ing and cataloging the unique sofblueridge.org the 61 starters at Burghley this Badminton CCI4* in England features of the Blue Ridge land- year, 40 finished. While 30 pairs produced a clear round on the scape as well as its cultural and jumped clear, many had time testing cross-country track to fin- penalties on the cross country, ish 22nd out of 81 pairs. In July, which saw 11 eliminations and their second place contributed to FOR SALE four that retired voluntarily. the US team’s victory in the FEI 5 Hamilton Street • Middleburg • $1,450,000 Lynn and Donner had an Nations Cup™ at Great Meadow Free amazing clear cross-country with International. CHECKING only 3.6-time penalties. One rail “Donner’s pretty cool to in show jumping added four more ride,” said Lynn. “The longer the for a final score of 53.1. The win- course, the harder the course, the ning score was 45.6. better it suits him because he’s FOR ALL* Their Burghley result really got the stamina for it. I went into was years in the making: Lynn Burghley with some high expec- was born with a passion for tations. I’ve been on that track horses. Her parents, who loved to before, and you get to know what IT'S HERE! trail ride, lived in Hunter’s Val- you can expect going cross coun- ley in northern Virginia and kept try. Donner keeps improving ev- Hunt Country a cabin in the Shenandoah Moun- ery year.” tains. Lynn rode in utero before Donner won’t compete again Proving once again, Great location in Middleburg, walking distance to shops/ she was born, then on the West- this year. Lynn has her sights on restaurants. 3 story office building, 2 floors with 6 ern saddle in front of her dad. the World Equestrian Games, ool uilders nC the best things in life are free. She started riding independently September 11-23, at Tryon Inter- P B i . office suites [4,059 sqft], basement has rented storage at three. Five when she competed national Equestrian Center (NC). 540.364.3609 www.huntcountrypools.com units [1,576 sqft]. On-site and street parking. in her first event, she grew up in “Donner came out of Burghley • Jerry Sardone, Realty the U.S. Pony Club. really well with his body and his 46859 Harry Byrd Hwy #101, Sterling, Va. 20164 At nine, she got Tie Dye, a soundness,” said Lynn. “My plan Office: 571-926-8435 Cell: 703-906-5555 flashy tri-color paint large pony, will be to take him to Ocala for talented but green and spooky. the winter and have a quiet run or Personalizing the great outdoors Lynn persevered with her, and two there. Go to Carolina for the “ they won many events up to CIC3*, then The Fork at Tryon. for over 25 years! Training Level. At 13, she ac- Probably we’ll run at Kentucky Nancy Milburn Kleck quired a dressage horse that was, this year. I don’t need to, point- in her words, “too chicken to wise, but the selectors want to see event” so she focused on dres- that the horses are still on form. sage. Then there was No It Tis- Donner did two 4-stars this year sant, the ex-racehorse she com- and ran great at Great Meadow. peted at Advanced when she was He’s — knock on wood — a very 18 and rode to earn the coveted reliable and sound horse, but you “A” rating from Pony Club. just never know.” Lynn and No It Tissant com- Lynn’s “pipeline” of prospects peted on the U.S. Team in the includes The Donner Syndicate’s 2003 Pan American Games, fin- RF Cool Play and SpectraVET ishing 10th, at Fair Hill Interna- Tempranillo. tional (MD). In their four-star “I’m always looking for debut at 2007 Rolex Kentucky, something to bring up through Lynn pampered “Fergus” around the ranks,” said Lynn. “One day the cross-country, picking up you’re on top, and the next day “Simply Elegant” 31.6-time penalties for a top 20 you’re building and starting over finish. They reran Rolex in 2008, with a Novice horse. The highest Call 540-359-7100 earning Best Conditioned Horse. ups and the lowest downs, but In 2008 Lynn bought Donner, in eventing that’s what keep you and open your account today! Pet Portraits a talented b ut flighty 5-year- going.” Member FDIC (859) 707-0805 old with special needs, includ- For information about horses, Minimum opening deposit of $50. ing extremely sensitive skin. As training, clinics, and ownership, Round Hill, Va she pointed out, “He showed up visit: www.symanskyequestrian. *Checking accounts are subject to approval. OAKVIEWBANK.COM esign uild “Kinross” EquineSportingArt.com for work every day.” With great com d & B Loudoun Fairfax Hunt Foxhound [email protected] jumping talent from sire Gorky Park and stamina over a long dis- sPas • Fountains • WaterFalls • Patios ~ Be Local ~ mbecc.com mbecc.com ~ Be Local ~ Page 16 Middleburg Eccentric • September 28 ~ October 26, 2017 Middleburg Eccentric • September 28 ~ October 26, 2017 Page 17
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Middleburg ~ Small horse farm on 10 private acres with Middleburg ~ Rare in-town custom home on quiet delaplane ~ Located in the historic village, this 4 French country home. Features flagstone front terrace that street. 1st Level features Foyer, Den, Living Room, Bedroom, 2.5 Bath home has been meticulously opens into a Grand 2-story slate entrance hall, formal Living Dining Room, Gourmet Kitchen with all high end renovated features original hardwood floors, 5 fireplaces, & Dining Rooms,spacious Kitchen with Eat-in area and appliances that opens to Family Room with fireplace, formal Living Room, Dining Room & Library. All new Family Room. Hardwood floors & 2 fireplaces. 3 sets of French doors to rear terrace. 9' ceilings & hardwood gourmet Kitchen, Baths & Master Bedroom Suite. doors open to a fenced back yard with matures trees, floors. 2nd Level has Master Bedroom Suite with sitting Re-plastered walls, new lighting, new furnace/AC, sound swimming pool & spa, and tree covered flagstone terrace for area, walk-in & luxury Bath. 3 more Bedrooms & full system, extensive landscaping, fenced back yard, entertaining. Full basement. 3-stall Barn with tack room & Bath. Separate Laundry Room. Unfinished Lower Level expansive rear terrace, covered front porch & detached wash stall. 3 fenced Paddocks with 2 turn out sheds. $849,000 has walk-out stairs. 2-car detached Garage. $799,000 2-car garage. $749,000 Hidden in THe OAkS ZuLLA ROAd LAnd ATOkA cOTTAge
upperville ~ Pristine Colonial on private 10 acre The Plains ~ Rare 6 acre parcel along prestigious Zulla Charming one level 2/3 Bedrooms cottage on 1+ acre It’s Time to Erase the of Mental Illness wooded parcel. Just North of Upperville. Features 3 in historic village of Rectortown. Updated with vaulted 1 Road only minutes to Middleburg, Marshall & The Stigma Bedrooms, 2 ⁄2 Baths, Formal Living Room, Dining Plains. Fully wooded with slightly rolling terrain & house & beamed ceilings, hardwood & ceramic tile floors, Room, Library & Family Room with fireplace. Light built-ins & French doors to large rear deck. Includes filled Kitchen with quartz counters, island & eat-in site farther back away from road. Existing driveway Dining Room, Family Room & Master Bedroom Suite If you met me, you would never area. Large open deck. Master Suite has separate better entered driving North on Zulla. 500+' of road with luxury Bath with separate shower & soaking tub, was so excited when I decid- On the day before Thanks- Sitting Room, Walk-in & luxury Bath. Finished frontage. Space available within the woods to turn walk-in closet & French doors to deck. Separate guess I have struggled with mental basement with bar area, Recreation Room & ample around. Small stream. Old septic permit available. Easy Mudroom & Laundry Room. Fully fenced yard. ed to move to Virginia. I had giving—45 days after I became Access to I-66 and Route 50. $450,000 illness my entire life. I have had a fallen in love with the area— homeless—I was able to move storage. 2-car attached garage. $699,000 Detached Equipment Shed. $395,000 the schools, the weather, the into a subsidized motel room. high-powered, lucrative career. I am opportunities, and the people. My kids and I shared one small SALLy MiLL LAnd wHeATfieLdS MAdiSOn STReeT ISo I packed up my two kids bed in a very small room, but it married. I have a son in college. My and moved from my hometown was a step forward. ed life is truly blessed. But I am and in Georgia to Loudoun County, Day by day, things continued uc where I had friends who were d Furnished! to improve. A kind woman not Re always will be bipolar. willing to put me up while I only donated her car but also looked for a job. took the time to teach me how A few months later, every- to drive stick! I went to class No one in Loudoun should face prejudice against mental illness. thing had gone horribly wrong. I to learn a new skill, and then I lost my job. I couldn’t stay at the found a job—and then a second EndtheNeed.org house because I didn’t want my one. An older woman I had be- young kids exposed to a deeply friended at the shelter agreed to Rental ~ This circa 1867 fully furnished farmhouse on Rental ~ Middleburg ~2 office spaces for lease in prime 50+ acres is over 4,000 sq. ft. of living space & includes Madison Street location.One larger office with built-in book- negative domestic environment. rent a townhouse with me so we Middleburg ~ Lovely rolling and mostly open 3+ a gourmet kitchen w/ island & fireplace, family rooms shelves, original hardwood flooring & fireplace. Includes We found ourselves sleeping in could all afford a place to live in acre parcel in Loudoun County. This raw land sits on both l evels, Living Room, Library & formal Dining front porch, small entrance hall/foyer & spiral staircase to Real People. their stories. my car, relying on food stamps to Loudoun. less than a half mile down a quiet, deadend gravel Room. 2 Master Suites upstairs with luxury bathrooms 2nd floor with additional storage. Separate smaller office is Hear eat, and using public restrooms I am a very different person road. The road frontage along Sally Mill is dotted with and 1 other bedroom. Hardwood floors throughout. light filled with 2 windows, carpet, built-in & has its own back Unexpected Stories. their victories. to get ready for the day. I felt like today. I learned to rely on my- mature trees and lined with an old stone wall. County Flagstone terrace off the back and front porch. old entrance. Offices may be rented separately. Shared ½ Bath Celebrate such a failure. self and to stay positive. And I certified letter for a 4 bedroom septic. $285,000 frame storage shed, a pond and a stream. $4,000/mo & small kitchenette for all 3 offices. $1,250/mo how you can help. No family in Loudoun should figured out what is really impor- Right Here in Loudoun. Learn have to face that kind of despair. tant to me in life—my family and A program of I thought about returning to my faith. 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I want to be a part of the ef- www.THOMAS-TALBOT.com www.THOMAS-TALBOT.com fort to End the Need in Loudoun Offers subject to errors, omissions, change of price or withdrawal without notice. Information contained herein is deemed reliable, but is not so warranted nor is it otherwise guaranteed. The Next Chapter County. Won’t you join me? ~ Be Local ~ mbecc.com mbecc.com ~ Be Local ~ Page 18 Middleburg Eccentric • September 28 ~ October 26, 2017 Middleburg Eccentric • September 28 ~ October 26, 2017 Page 19 News of Note Maestro Mazzoccante Performes at WHITE & COMPANY REAL ESTATE, INC. the Middleburg Music Fest International Serving Your Real Estate Needs from Cottages to Estates ing compositions by Scarlatti, Republic, Turkey, Netherlands, arts. 7 East Federal Street • Middleburg • Virginia • 540-687-3700 Beethoven, Chopin, Liszt, and England, Switzerland, Russia, The Middleburg Music Fest Chip White ~ 540-454-4240 cell Scriabin. China, and Malta. He has a ap- International is a non-profit orga- Maestro Mazzoccante is origi- peared as a soloist with the Cam- nization which seeks the promo- nally from Chieti, Italy. He at- erata Baltica, The Lithuanian tion, dissemination, and preser- NEW LISTING Coming SOON ~ FOR RENT tended the Conservatory “L. Symphony Orchestra, the Kiev vation of piano music by offering HUNT COURT TOWN HOUSE~ MIDDLEBURG, VIRGINIA Cherubini” under the guidance Philarmonic Orchestra, Sinfonica a high-quality classical, jazz, and Austin Grove Road ~ Bluemont, Virginia Hunt Court ~ Middleburg, Virginia of Lucia Passaglia, graduating Abruzzese, Sinfonica de Lecce, contemporary music festival, with the highest honors. He par- Sinfonica de Bari among others. highlighting those compositions ticipated as a student performer He is often invited to be part of in which the piano is featured as on a three-year piano perfection the jury of piano competitions in a solo instrument; or as part of an course at the “Academia Musi- Germany, Italy, Latvia, Malta, assembled group of instruments; cale Umbra” where he achieved a Mexico, and Spain. His record- or as the leading instrument in “Diploma of Excellence.” Later, ing production ranges from solo chamber music formats as well as under the guidance of legendary repertoires, chamber music and full orchestra (piano concertos). soloist with an orchestra. His pianist Lazar Berman, Mazzoc- The November 4 piano re- cante’s concert repertoire deep- monographic CD recording dedi- cated to J. Brahms was reviewed cital is made possible thanks to ened and improved with attention the patronage of the Town of to the music of F. Liszt. Giuliano with acclaim by specialized pub- lications like Musica, Suonare Middleburg, The Salamander has also won several awards in Resort and Spa, The Middleburg he Middleburg Music Middleburg, Virginia. piano competitions in Italy and News, Giornale de la Musica, Fest International will Fanfare and The Clarinet. Eccentric publication, Boxwood Internationally acclaimed pia- abroad. Winery, and The Piano Company. celebrate its first-year nist Giuliano Mazzoccante will Maestro Mazzoccante is also anniversary by hold- Giuliano Mazzoccante’s con- Tickets for the event are fly from Italy for the occasion. cert activity has taken him as a the founder and Artistic Director ing a piano performance at 5:00 The exciting program for the pi- of the Music and Arts Interna- available on Facebook for the Tp.m., on November 4, 2017, at soloist and a chamber musician Middleburg Music Fest Interna- ano recital will take the audience tional Music Academy in Chieti The Bluemont Ballroom of the to perform in important venues in tional and through Eventbrite. on a journey of music from the Italy as well as in Croatia, Hun- which aims at promoting young Salamander Resort and Spa in 18th and 19thcenturies, includ- artists and the development of the gary, Lithuania, Germany, Czech New listing: 50 rolling acres just north of Upperville in the Piedmont Hunt Townhouse in Middleburg available for rent. 3 bedrooms, 3 1/2 baths, Territory with a year-round stream, views of the Blue Ridge Mountains and 4 fireplaces and private walled patio & garden. Lower level has private a mix of open and wooded areas. $495,000entrance and kitchenette. Owner covering monthly condo fee. Year Lease – Available November 1st. $2,500
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News of Note Sky Meadows State Park October Events and Programs Civil War Encampment - In addition to these agri- ages 5-12, led by volunteer 10/01 - 10:00 a.m. to 2 p.m. culture-themed programs, Fall Farm Days: Rest and Ambassadors of NASA’s Jet Trick or Treat 5K and Fam- Aw Shucks! - Historic Area we also offer Mount Bleak Rejuvenation Weekend - Propulsion Lab. Immediately ily Fun Run - 10/22 - 2:00 Get up-close and personal House tours, live music, a 10/21 & 22 - 10:00 a.m. to 5 following the children’s pro- p.m. to 4 p.m. – Parking at with history! Immerse your- children’s play area, delicious p.m. – Historic Area gram, join the Ambassadors Turner Pond food and drinks for sale, and, for a half-hour multimedia self in the sights, sounds and During Fall Farm Days’ As part of our Rest and smells of a Civil War En- of course, the pick-your-own Rest and Rejuvenation Week- presentation on the latest in Rejuvenation Fall Farm Days It’s That Time of Year Again campment. Interact with the pumpkin patch. end, we offer a variety of the United States’ space re- weekend, this fun Hallow- 21st Georgia Infantry as they guided and self-guided pro- search. Then, get yourselves een-themed trail race prom- perform daily tasks of the Fall Farm Days: The Na- grams to help you reconnect oriented to the celestial skies ises fun and adventure for th Confederate soldiers. Activi- ture of Sky Meadows - 10/14 with nature, unplug and un- with a 15-20 minute ‘sky everyone. Runners, walk- ties may include recruitment & 15 - 10:00 a.m. to 5 p.m. wind, and rejuvenate through tour’ by a volunteer Star ers and families are encour- Please Join Us for The 4 Annual Oyster Roast and enlistment ceremonies, – Historic Area recreation. One visit to our Guide. aged to wear costumes and unit drills, weapons demon- During Fall Farm Days’ serene park and you’ll feel For the remainder of the do their best to conquer the strations and camp cooking. Nature Weekend, get in touch refreshed and revitalized. program take advantage of course while completing all with nature and explore a Participate in the Friends of Sky Meadows’ dark skies by five fun stations along the Fall Farm Days: Life on the managed landscape rich in Sky Meadows 5K Trail Run/ looking at deep space objects way. There will be treats, TH Farm - 10/07 & 08 - 10:00 biodiversity. Celebrate the Walk on Saturday morning. through telescopes provided and there will be tricks (evil a.m. – 5 p.m. – Historic beauty and diversity of the Be sure to check back for reg- by volunteers. Have your laugh). Achieve a sticker at Saturday, November 4 4-7 pm Area park through a variety of pro- istration information. own telescope? Feel free to all five locations and receive grams, demonstrations, and In addition to the relaxation- bring your scope or binocu- a voucher for a free pumpkin Come back to the family lars for your own sky explo- from the park’s pick-your- farm and experience all that activities. Learn about Sky themed programs, we also ration. The Hill School Dornin Science Barn Middleburg, VA Sky Meadows has to offer. Meadows’ bluebird monitor- offer Mount Bleak House own patch. Visit with the Beekeepers of ing program, race wooly bear tours, blacksmithing demon- Note: Entrance gates close At the end of the race, join fa- the Northern Shenandoah to caterpillars, visit with Vir- strations, live music, a chil- one hour after program start cilitating organization Roots learn about the park’s api- ginia Master Naturalists, Vir- dren’s play area, delicious time. In the event of rain or and Rocks Adventure for ginia Department of Forestry food and drinks for sale, and, clouds, only the “Junior As- music, an awesome recovery ary and beekeeping. Watch tronomer” and multimedia demonstrations by millers of foresters and more. of course, the pick-your-own tent provided by Performance from the Burwell Morgan Mill and In addition to nature-themed pumpkin patch. presentations will be provid- Sport & Spine, and an abun- ed. Parking for this program dance of post-race food. Stick Bay Shore Oysters Merry Moo Market BBQ Country BBQ learn about the park’s pro- programs, we also offer is $5.00 per vehicle. duction of Indian corn. Stop Mount Bleak House tours, Astronomy for Everyone around for awards for the top by the Blacksmith Shop and blacksmithing demonstra- - 10/21 - 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 Are you an astronomy en- three finishers overall and for watch skilled artisans from tions, live music, a children’s p.m. – Historic Area thusiast interested in volun- each 10-year age group, as the Blacksmith Guild of the play area, delicious food teering for our monthly pro- well as great random prizes. La Dolce Vita Gelato Wine & Beer LIVE MUSIC Potomac work the forge. and drinks for sale, and, of Our evening of space ex- grams? Contact our park by Afterwards, be sure to take Kids, try your hand at mak- course, the pick-your-own ploration begins with our emailing skymeadows@dcr. your voucher to the park’s ing your own corn husk doll. pumpkin patch. half-hour “Junior Astrono- virginia.gov. Historic Area to get your mer” program, for children pumpkin and continue the Fall Farm Days fun. Registration is $30. To regis- $35 in Advance $45 Week of Event $5 Kids Under 12 ter, go to: https://runsignup. com/race/va/Paris/trickor- Tickets: treat WAKEFIELD SCHOOL BUY NOW at www.PiedmontChildCare.org Fall Farm Days: History of ATHLETICS Sky Meadows - 10/28 & 29 - 10:00 a.m. to 5 p.m. – His- or call (540) 592-3908 Joe Harrington toric Area During Fall Farm Days’ History Weekend, step back Presents... SUNDAY in time and see history come Sponsored by: to life. Stroll through the His- COCKTAILS & OCTOBER 22, 2017 toric Area buildings and inter- act with our living historians, CONVERSATION 4-6 pm get a taste of hearth cook- ing, watch the blacksmiths at work at the forge and take a tour of Mount Bleak House. Wakefield Basketball and former Discover the stories of the people who shaped the land- NBA Coach Joe Harrington presents... scape at this historic family The Merry Moo Market farm. Legendary Maryland Coach "Lefty" Driesell and In addition to history-themed NBA Star Congressman Tom McMillen at programs, we also offer live music, a children’s play area, a meet-and-greet, panel discussion, and delicious food and drinks for sale, and, of course, the pick- photo ops benefiting Wakefield Athletics. your-own pumpkin patch. All proceeds go to the John P. Levis Scholarship Fund, Light hors d’oeuvres & refreshments will be served All Programs and Events are free with $5.00 parking fee. a 501 C3 Organization All events and programs are Ticket price: $ 200 per person held at Sky Meadows State To reserve your ticket or for sponsorship information: Park: 11012 Edmonds Lane Delaplane, VA 20144 www.wakefieldschool.ejoinme.org/joeharrington Contact info for all programs and events is: SkyMeadows@ Wakefield School Lower Gym-4439 Old Tavern Rd. The Plains, VA 20198 dcr.virginia.gov or (540) 592-3556 ~ Be Local ~ mbecc.com mbecc.com ~ Be Local ~ Page 22 Middleburg Eccentric • September 28 ~ October 26, 2017 Middleburg Eccentric • September 28 ~ October 26, 2017 Page 23 Places & Faces The Virginia Scottish Games Festival windy hill foundation gala Great Meadow, The Plains, VA - Photos by Joan Maisano he place was awash in plaids! And you Glengarry Bhoys, Celtic Rock with Emish, and the on hand to share their knowledge of Scottish his- didn’t have to be Scottish or Celtic to long time-Celtic performers from the Southeast, Jil tory and for those curious about their clan, visitors enjoy the 39th Annual Virginia Scottish Chambless and Scooter Muse, played throughout could tour the clan tent and talk with members. Games and Festival at Great Meadow over the weekend. Motorheads searched every nook and cranny of Tthe Labor Day weekend. Kilts were flying as the Highland Athletes com- the British modern and antique cars and motorcy- The immensely popular, family-friendly, dog- peted in track & field-like events that date back to cles on display while dog lovers watched Border friendly two-day event’s music options included the 11th Century. Women, masters, amateurs and Collies show off their skills in sheepherding dem- gatsby the Fiddle Tent and Pipes & Drums, including pros competed. Skirts were flying throughout the onstrations. Too much fun for one weekend! the massed bands performances each night. For Highland Dancing competition. The Virginia Scottish Games and Festival is ev- friday, november 17, 2017 modern music fans, the alt-Celt Canadian band, History reenactors at their encampment were ery Labor Day weekend. Don’t miss it next year! salamander resort & spa, middleburg, virginia entertainment by doc scantlin and his imperial palms orchestra
coctails ● canapés ● supper ● dancing
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~ Be Local ~ mbecc.com mbecc.com ~ Be Local ~ Page 24 Middleburg Eccentric • September 28 ~ October 26, 2017 Middleburg Eccentric • September 28 ~ October 26, 2017 Page 25 Places & Faces A Fabulous Day at the NSLM’s Polo Classic Veteran’s Day Breakfast Great Meadow, The Plains, Virginia - Story and photos by Nancy Milburn Kleck or the second year, Great Meadow was the site with Greenhill Winery & Vineyards narrowly beat- lo’s most famous ambassador welcomed photos with of the 7th Annual Polo Classic, the National ing Beverly Equestrian/Cria Yatay by one goal. John guests and fans alike. Every team should have a Nacho. The Boy Scouts of Troop 2950 Sporting Library & Museum’s annual benefit. Gobin scored the final point for the Greenhill victory. A hat and tailgate contest added to the fun of guests The Sheila C. Johnson Grass field was in per- With mixed goal ratings among players, the day’s vieing for the blue ribbon and prizes. During the lunch fect condition, the white tents were ablaze in brilliance, action was fast and furious, especially by international break, Orange County Hounds Huntsman Reg Spread- and a guest Chef Fproducing a visually stunning image against a bright polo star Nacho Figueras. The polo phenom is a con- borough circled the field several times with his good blue sky. summate showman, shouting “woof! woof!” while looking pack and stopped to let the hounds mingle with The first match, the Founders Cup, was won by the swinging his mallet around and around above his head eager guests ready to hug them. Closing the interim would like to honor British Forces Foundation team, beating the Dubai after he hit the ball down the field. the St. Andrews Society of Washington bagpipe band team in 4 chukkers. Dubai’s Petra de Spanko was cho- In one of the last chukkers, playing for Beverly/Cria played away. local veterans and their families sen Most Valuable Player, much to the delight of tro- Yatay, Nacho charges after the ball in a back-handed, Polo is one of the many sports embraced by the phy giver Sheila Johnson who showed her enthusiasm off side swing to drive it forward in order to hit it back museum’s mission of promoting the culture of eques- by shouting “Girls rule!”as she presented the Tiffany & again. Where is the replay button? Nacho was named trian life. This annual event is a do-not-miss for any- for their service Co. silver bowl. Most Valuable Player and proudly adorned the Tiffany one looking for a day of excitement, fast horses, color, The Mars Cup offered six very exciting chukkers bowl for a light hearted moment despite the loss. Po- fashion, and nachos! to this great country
with a gourmet breakfast Nacho Figueras,Shiela Johnson, Bill and rooke Ballhaus and Darrin Mollett
When - November 11th Saturday - 9:00 am Where – American Legion Hall 111 The Plains Road, Middleburg, VA Richard May, Barbara Sharp (Best Hat Winner) and Hurst Groves How - Call 540-687-8067 for reservations
Sheila Johns presenting the Founders Cup Constance Chatfield-Taylor, Jimmy Hatcher and Jacqueline Ohrstrom Team Dubai captain Steve Thompson, Juliana May and Sebastian Marquet
BRING YOUR FRIENDS. More importantly, bring your appetite.
An irresistible new menu. An accomplished new chef. All paired with the freshest, locally inspired cuisine. When can we expect you? Jacqueline Mars Throwing out the first polo ball of the match Jacqueline Mars presents the Mars Cup winning team Greenhill with the trophy Nacho Figueras receives “Most Valuable Player” Bowl
JOIN US. RESERVATIONS AT HARRIMANSGRILL.COM | 877-275-4309 COMPLIMENTARY VALET PARKING middleburg, virginia | @harrimansgrill #harrimansgrill The Nash and Arundel Tailgates Cathy Brentzel, Tom Lovejoy, Catherine Brentzel, Brooke Ballhaus and Susan Brewster, Melanie and Perry Mathewes Darrin Mollett ~ Be Local ~ mbecc.com mbecc.com ~ Be Local ~ Page 26 Middleburg Eccentric • September 28 ~ October 26, 2017 Middleburg Eccentric • September 28 ~ October 26, 2017 Page 27 Places & Faces The 2017 Gallop Gala Sprout Therapeutic Riding and Education Center - Photos courtesy of Sprout Therapeutic Riding he 2017 Gallop Gala was held on Saturday, Sep- energetic live auction that raised over $100,000 through In appreciation of her devotion, dedication and contribu- tember 16th at the bucolic Sprout Therapeutic the support of generous guests. Speakers encouraged the tions, it was announced that the culinary center would be Riding and Education Center in Aldie, VA. The crowd to “rise by lifting others,” and remarked on horses named after Franny Crawford, Director of Development. elegant and impactful black-tie event raised funds as “the embodiment of hope, the fulfillment of dreams and Quite surprised, she was given a large silver “mixing to support the center’s horses, students, programs and the opportunity for freedom in a world marginalized by bowl” the size of a punch bowl. The evening continued Tfarm maintenance. Guests enjoyed signature cocktails disability.” with a spirited silent auction to continue to support the in the immaculate barn while meeting the hardworking Before dinner, Heather Sparks released a red-tailed center’s ongoing improvements and additions. As the eve- horses and their loving riders. The evening progressed hawk, followed by a pair of birds and Monarch butterflies. ning began to leave, guests were entertained by the mus- with a distinctive silent auction, delectable dinner and ings of Dr. McKelway on his grand piano.
Joe Katpusys and Vicki Van Mater on the dance floor
Saskia Florence, Sandra Ranke, Brooke Waldron
Janet and Alan Eisenberg and Gary and Sue Fitzgerald Antique Stone House in Tuscany Between Siena and Florence Nelina Loiselle and Sandra Renke
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Join Us Saturday ~ October 14 , 2017 to Celebrate the 63rd Running of The Virginia Fall Races and The Theodora A. Randolph Field Hunter Championship Photo by Eryn Gable Photo by Eryn Gable Gates Open 8 am ~ Post Time 1 pm • Field Hunter Championship Finals 9:00 am Glenwood Park ~ Middleburg, Virginia For information: 540.687.9797
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Farm Credit Ann C. Thompson & Corotoman Farm Photo by Nancy Kleck Middleburg Life 1928 Auburn Model 8-115 Boat Tail Speedster Southern States Purcellville Horse Country Southern States Middleburg Concours d’Elegance Fun Fair! ! ! Browning Equipment New Virginia Tractor MBPA Plein Air Artists Pony Rides * Petting Zoo Winchester Equipment Benefi tting National Sporting Library & Museum Cup Vendors * Food TruckRed Bone Caribbean Fusion Elkington & Co., London, 1920, sterling silver, National Sporting Library & Museum, Gift of Juliana May, 2014 INOVA Loudoun Hospital Foundation ~ Be Local ~ mbecc.com mbecc.com ~ Be Local ~ Page 30 Middleburg Eccentric • September 28 ~ October 26, 2017 Middleburg Eccentric • September 28 ~ October 26, 2017 Page 31 Places & Faces A Fete for a Fiance Story & Photos by Nancy Kleck endy Andrews and Rachel Cara Harsh- ter, joined the group of close friends. Rachel and of the most beautiful, and quite yummy cake in the man hosted a pool side luncheon to Maureen Conroy Britell kept the bubbly flowing blue color and shape of a Tiffany’s box. A festive celebrate the engagement of Anne Sit- throughout the afternoon as everyone enjoyed the afternoon, indeed. The couple will be married next tman to Peter Arundel, owner of Vir- offerings prepared by Wendy. The cork again was month in a small, private ceremony on the Maryland Wginia News Group. Peggy Arundel, mother of Pe- popped to savor a Veuve Clicquot with one’s slice shore. Congratulations Anne and Peter!
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John Chierichella, Mandi Hazel and Guest Scott Kirby & Friends perform a concert during the benefit.
Kathy Hagenbush, Laurie Peterson, Andrew Hertneky, Kevin Cole and Peggy Gaule Lollipop getting a hug.
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Laurie Peterson and Kevin Cole There’s Something New at Goodstone. Experience the finest in gourmet farm-to-table dining at our new Conservatory Restaurant. The New Barn Plan a getaway to Virginia’s wine and hunt country and visit our breathtaking 265-acre estate with 18 elegant guest rooms in six guest residences. It’s always the good life at Goodstone. UPCOMING EVENTS: Sunday, October 15th: Pints for Paws Thursday, October 19th: Snacks and Spirits: A Hunt Country Happy Hour Saturday, October 28th: Foxx Manor: A Party To Die For Please visit Eventbrite to purchase tickets, or call Olivia Hilton, Leisure Events Coordinator at 540-687-3094 for more information.
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Leslie Hazel W W W. G O O D S T O N E . C O M Laurie Peterson, Andrew Hertneky and Polly Gauld ~ Be Local ~ mbecc.com mbecc.com ~ Be Local ~ Page 34 Middleburg Eccentric • September 28 ~ October 26, 2017 Middleburg Eccentric • September 28 ~ October 26, 2017 Page 35 Places & Faces / Blue Ridge Wildlife Center Soiree Montevento, Berryville, VA - STORY AND Photos by Nancy Kleck
akefiOur feathered, furry and four-footed friends were the stars of the evening at Blue Ridge Wildlife Center’s soiree “Hills are Alive!” at Montevento, Drs. Laura Dabinett and Russell McKelway’s beautiful home overlooking the Blue Ridge mountains in Berryville. On hand to meet guests were wildlife ambassadors “Briar Rose”, a red-tailed hawk, “Snow”, an arctic fox, “Tugboat” the wood turtle, “Blossom” the op- Wposum, “Dopey” the Eastern Screech Owl, and “Beeker”, the Striped Skunk.
Before dinner, Heather Sparks released a red-tailed hawk, followed by a pair of birds and Mon- arch butterflies. In appreciation of her devotion, dedication and contributions, it was announced that the culinary center would be named after Franny Crawford, Director of Development. Quite surprised, she was given a large silver “mixing bowl” the size of a punch bowl. The evening continued with a spirited silent auction to continue to support the center’s ongoing improve- Melanie Hitchen & Katherine Berger ments and additions. As the evening began to leave, guests were entertained by the musings of Dr. McKelway on his grand piano.
Karel Wennick and barbara Batterson Melanie Hitchen and Katherine Berger
Frannie Crawford Photo by Gary Sousa
Dr. Laura Dabinet, Danielle and Ronald Bradley
Sounds of the Blue Ridge Please join Friends of the Blue Ridge Mountains to celebrate their 10th Anniversary with a concert and reception
Drs. Laura Dabinet, and Rullell McKelway flank Dr. Jen Riley and Heather Sparks. featuring Furnace Mountain Band October 29, 2017 4:00 - 6:30 PM Franklin Park Arts Center 36441 Blueridge View Lane Purcellville, Virginia 20132
For ticket information and sponsorship opportunities: friendsofblueridge.org
POLLY GAULT, BEN COOPER AND MARIE BYRNE Louise & Carey Crane Jen Riley, DVM, director of Veterinary Services releasing a pair of monarch butterflies ~ Be Local ~ mbecc.com mbecc.com ~ Be Local ~ Page 36 Middleburg Eccentric • September 28 ~ October 26, 2017 Middleburg Eccentric • September 28 ~ October 26, 2017 Page 37 Progeny Hill School Student wins Sub Junior Middleburg Academy’s Girls’ Varsity Volleyball team State Championship for Sporting Clays ranked 4th in the D.C. area
ill School First Place awards in 8th grade his class, one in the student, overall Main competi- Jeb Zaback tion and another in the of Purcellville, won FITASC competition. Hthe Sub-Junior State Earlier in the year, he iddleburg Academy is Dragons are up to the challenge! Championship for placed First in his class excited to announce The core returning group consists Sporting Clays at at the Virginia Com- that according to the of competitive student-athletes Brushy Mountain the monwealth Games. Washington Post, Lilly Reilly ‘18, Emma DiCle- weekend of Sept. 16. Jeb started shooting their Girls’ Varsity Volleyball menti ‘18, Lauren Greminger ‘18, Jeb also won two other this past Spring. Mteam has been ranked 4th in the Chelsea Penfield ‘19, Lilian Var- D.C. area. For the past two years, go ‘19 and Kennedy Bryant ‘20. the Lady Dragons have won the They are dedicated, energetic and Divison II State Championship work very well together. We also and are looking for another one welcome some new players: Shei- this season. Coach Maureen Di- la Carr ‘18, Allie Heissenius ‘21 Clementi states: “We are looking and Fiona Steinour ‘21. We are forward to this high school sea- setting goals as a team and hope son and anticipate some growing to improve as each week passes.” pains along the way, but the Lady
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~ Be Local ~ mbecc.com mbecc.com ~ Be Local ~ Page 38 Middleburg Eccentric • September 28 ~ October 26, 2017 Middleburg Eccentric • September 28 ~ October 26, 2017 Page 39 Progeny Dynamic Drew Shares the Four “Be’s” of Creative Leadership with Foxcroft School Students reasonable risks, and be innova- ties, including four workshops tive as a leader. conducted by Drew and Social The dynamic speaker, who Designs Consulting colleague has trained thousands around the Bevelyn Afor Ukah. Their topics world to communicate, become included True Colors: Personal- better members of a team, and ity and Collaboration; Innova- be more culturally competent, tive Leadership; Collaboration: encouraged girls to discover and Engaging and Learning with celebrate themselves even as they Community; and Leadership and open themselves to a broad array Self-Care. of individuals and approaches. Foxcroft faculty offered work- Embracing differences and being shops on a variety of skills that self-aware were the themes that are key to successful leadership permeated her entire presenta- such as active listening, collabo- tion. rating across cultures, planning, “Everyone in this room has and marketing, and — a popular an identity that makes them awe- choice — “Teamwork Makes the some,” she said. “Leaders find Dream Work,” offered by Ath- ways to identify those things. letic Director and second-genera- You have to find ways to be in- tion educator Michelle Woodruff. clusive. You have to know your A graduate of Guilford College blind spots and put them aside.” and Drexel University, where she Standing up and speaking up earned a master’s degree in Glob- is important, she said and finding al and International Education, different, kind, and diplomatic Drew has worked with organiza- ways of doing so are crucial. tions around the world, including “When you see injustice, say giving speeches at the United something. Don’t just let it pass. Nations Climate Change Sum- But you have to find different mit, the Superwoman Brunch, t Foxcroft School, school Sept. 1 with an inspiring ment that’s happy for everyone,” ways to say it so that different and the Senegal Global Youth every girl has the op- presentation on creative leader- Drew said. “Not happy like ev- people can hear you. It may be Exchange Program. She has also portunity to lead, and ship in Currier Library. eryone is smiling all the time— that you cannot say it immedi- visited countless educational in- they recently received Urging students to carefully because that’s not human—but ately or in front of other people,” stitutions, ranging from James some great training in how to do examine how they perceive and inclusive, inviting, and innova- she explained. “It’s important to Madison University, Cornell Col- Ait well. tive. Happy in a way that makes interact with others and how that call people in, instead of calling lege, and Guilford, to Northamp- “Be curious. Be pre- affects the way they lead, the dy- you smile at the end and say ‘I them out — to find ways to be ton County (NC) Public Schools pared. Be happy. Be bold,” said namic CEO of social justice con- can see you.’ ” inclusive but still celebrate your and the New England Associa- Jada Monica Drew, a nationally sulting firm Social Designs pro- Drew emphasized the impor- self.” tion of Independent Schools and is author of Revolutionize Now: renown author, educator, and so- ceeded to explore each of these tance of research, planning, and Following Drew’s keynote, cial activist who kicked off a day imperatives with examples, exer- being present — “Assess what Creative Leadership & Action for student and faculty participated Social Change devoted to leadership and class at cises, and advice. “As a leader, matters,” she advised — as well in a variety of small group activi- the girls’ boarding and day high you need to create an environ- as the need to dream big, take Foxcroft School to Hold Admission Open House
amilies looking for an cial Spring Open House for will run from 8:30 a.m. until outstanding second- younger girls is scheduled for 12noon will feature a “fac- ary school experience April 27, 2018 ulty fair” so that visitors can for their daughters To register for an open meet and speak with teach- are invited to visit Foxcroft House, visit www.fox- ers and administrators about FSchool on Monday, Oct. 9, Foxcroft’s unique programs. croft.org and select the when the School holds the “Admission” tab, or call There are also separate stu- first of four Admission Open 540.687.4340. Space is lim- dent panels for prospective Houses scheduled for this ited; early registration is students and their parents school year, Director of En- recommended. Prospective to gain personal insight into rollment Management Karla families are also welcome to Foxcroft’s wonderful com- Vargas announced recently. schedule visits at other times, munity. Tours of the campus Additional open house by calling 540.687.4340 or and opportunities to get an dates for girls applying for emailing admission@fox- authentic feel for the school 2018-19 are Friday, De- croft.org by attending classes and “Morning Meeting” round cember 1, 2017, and Friday, The open house, which January 12, 2018. A spe- out the program.
~ Be Local ~ mbecc.com mbecc.com ~ Be Local ~ Page 40 Middleburg Eccentric • September 28 ~ October 26, 2017 Middleburg Eccentric • September 28 ~ October 26, 2017 Page 41 Progeny Wakefield School Basketball Coach, Free educational seminar Many great door prizes Joe Harrington, To Host Celebrity Event for expectant parents and including a lactation Guests Include Tom McMillen and Coach “Lefty” Driesell parents of young children. basket valued at $100.
Presented by Thrive Under 5 LLC , Compleat Nutrition, LLC and The Hill School October 14, 2017 9am - 2:30pm The Hill School 130 South Madison Street, Middleburg, VA 20117 Coffee provided by Common Grounds Lunch compliments of Hammer Down BBQ, Back Street Catering and Red Horse Tavern
Joe Harrington Coach “Lefty” Driesell Tom McMillen Register today to reserve your spot. Donation of diapers for those affected by the hurricane is welcome. Speakers oe Harrington Pres- fundraising event will benefit complishments as a profes- a member of the 1972 Olympic ence of money on sports. Today, ents… will feature special the Wakefield athletic program. sional basketball player, Tom team in Munich. A great player he is CEO and President of Lead TheBabyBuzz.org guests Tom McMillen and Coach Joe and his guests will McMillen was also a Rhodes in the scholar-athlete tradition, 1 and past Chairman and cur- Dawn Giglio, BSN, RN, IBCLC with Loudoun Pediatric Associates Charles “Lefty” Driesell as offer a meet-and-greet, a panel Scholar and US Congressman McMillen was Valedictorian rent Treasurer of the National 540-687-4114 part of Wakefield School’s Ath- discussion, and photo opportu- from Maryland from 1987 to of his graduating class at the Foundation on Physical Fitness, Jletic Weekend, taking place on nities. Light hors-d’oeuvres and 1993. McMillen played for the University of Maryland and Sports, and Nutrition. or Paula Schantz, M.S. Ed, CCC SLP with Little Communicators Sunday, October 22, 2017, from refreshments will be served. Buffalo Braves, the New York has gone on to author “Out of “The greatest program build- [email protected] 4 pm – 6 pm in the Lower Gym In addition to his many ac- Knicks, the Atlanta Hawks, and Bounds,” focusing on the ethics er in the history of basketball,” Kaylie Groenhout, ProDoula P&ICD with Doulas of Northern VA on campus. Proceeds from this the Washington Bullets and was of college athletes and the influ- Charles “Lefty” Driesell retired as Head Basketball Coach with a record of 21 conference titles, 10 Ajit Patel, DDS, MS with Ashburn Pediatric Dental Center top ten finishes, nine times Con- Vendors ference Coach of the Year, 786 DeBritt Ealey , Lac Dipl.Ac. with Striving For Health All-Time Wins, and induction Day Spring Farm...Second Chapter Books...Mothering Way into no less than 15 Basketball Sleep Wise Consulting...Bella Ballerina...Costco Halls of Fame. A graduate of Kingswood Camp...Striving for Health Lolin Hilgartner, DC, CNS with Hilgartner Health and Wellness Duke University, with a masters Little Communicators...Ashburn Pediatric Dental Center from the College of William and Lisa Carlson with Mothering Way Mary, Driesell was well known Hilgartner Health and Wellness…Loudoun Birth Circle for encouraging his athletes at Loudoun Pediatric Associates…Ashley Campbell Massage to be scholars. Serving as Head Kimberly Brown, FNP, SSAC with Sleep Wise Consulting Basketball Coach at Davidson, Piedmont Childcare Center…Doulas of Northern VA James Madison University, Piedmont Music School/Music Together Georgia State, and the Universi- ty of Maryland (where Joe Har- Compleat Nutrition…The Hill School...Thrive Under 5 rington served as his Assistant Coach for a decade) he coached two Rhodes Scholars and his players had an unprecedented 90% graduation rate. Driesell Sponsors significantly influenced college basketball as we know it today from the creation of “Midnight Madness” to the recruitment of African American players to previously all-white schools in the south. His accolades include a 1974 NCAA Award of Valor for saving ten children from a burning condo in Delaware. Intent on supporting the scholar-athletes in all the sports Silver at Wakefield, Coach Joe is bring- ing together these basketball greats who have made a name Sleep Wise Consulting Middleburg Capital Development Second Chapter Books for themselves both on and off the court. “You can’t overstate Day Spring Farm Play N Learn the importance of a solid edu- Costco The Fun Shop Red Horse Tavern cation to young athletes and, in fact, to all young people today,” he emphasized. Tickets to Joe Bronze Harrington present are $200/ person. Sponsorship opportu- Leesburg Animal Park Bella Ballerina The Great Zucchini nities are available. To learn more, please go to www.wake- fieldschool.org/giving. ~ Be Local ~ mbecc.com mbecc.com ~ Be Local ~ Page 42 Middleburg Eccentric • September 28 ~ October 26, 2017 Middleburg Eccentric • September 28 ~ October 26, 2017 Page 43 Progeny Upperville’s Local Gem - Piedmont Child Care Center
f you’re a parent in the area nitive, emotional, and physical them to experience a working program allows people from or know a family nearby needs. Piedmont offers full-time, vegetable garden where they can other communities to confidently with young children, chanc- part-time, drop-in, and after- plant seeds, watch them grow, join our local workforce, know- es are you’ve heard of Pied- school care programs for children and then harvest their very own ing that they have trusted, afford- mont Child Care Center. as young as six weeks through 12 vegetables. Regular field trips able daycare nearby. I years of age. They also offer de- to local destinations like Great It’s a local gem tucked away Each year, Piedmont holds in the tiny town of Upperville velopmentally appropriate edu- Country Farms allow them to ex- its popular Oyster Roast to raise that has been caring for each new cational programs that enhance perience firsthand what goes into funds for its scholarship pro- generation of children for over basic learning, including music the things they eat every day. gram. The 4th Annual Oyster three decades. Piedmont has a programs with local profession- One of the unsung aspects of Roast will be held on Saturday, Presents als and introductory foreign well-earned reputation for pro- the Piedmont Child Care Center November 4th from 4-7 PM at viding quality care and education language classes. Students are is its ability, through donations the Dornin Science Barn at The encouraged to explore and learn to every child while helping area from the local community, to Hill School in Middleburg. For depend on this school. parents balance work and family through hands-on discovery and provide tuition assistance to fam- just $45 per person, guests at life. Director Alice Duggan and direct experience wherever pos- ilies who qualify. As anyone with the event will enjoy woodfired Fall is the best time of year her staff affectionately call their sible. a young child knows, daycare Bay Shore oysters from Merry to enjoy good seafood and get students “Piedmont Princes and Having this reputable child- expenses are substantial and not Moo Market, barbeque prepared together for a good time while Princesses.” Most area children care program enables each new easily affordable by every family. by BBQ Country, La Dolce Vita supporting a great local cause. start their education at Piedmont generation in our area to thrive Through Piedmont’s scholarship gelato, beer and wine, live music, Inside Tip: Reserve your seats Child Care Center and then grad- right from the start, and ben- program, it’s possible for every and tons of family fun. Generous early to receive $10 off the stan- uate to attend The Hill School, efits our community over the child to access the same early neighbors of Piedmont, like Val- dard ticket price. Tickets are $45 WILL Middleburg Academy or another long term. At Piedmont, chil- educational opportunities with- ley Drilling and The Hill School at the door and kids under 12 are A To Survive private or public school nearby. dren spend ample time outdoors out having to travel too far from Alumni Association, have part- just $5. Reserve your seats for the Oyster Roast at www.pied- While attending Piedmont learning about their environment, home. Businesses in our area nered with Piedmont to kick this something that is especially im- often struggle to attract quality year’s event off right. All ticket montchildcare.org or by calling Child Care Center, each child (540) 592-3908. "There's a thread that binds us to each other. is respected as an individual portant for children growing up workers and to fill open positions sales and donations received for through a development plan fo- in the country. The onsite “Roots throughout the year. Piedmont the Piedmont Oyster Roast will A thin thread that pulls me and Shoots” program allows Child Care Center’s scholarship directly benefit the families that cused on their unique social, cog- near to you." Foxcroft School Offers Free “Jump into Game Design” A Rock Opera Computer Coding Event for Middle School Girls about suicide prevention, mental Guided by Foxcroft student & faculty “experts,” girls create a complete video game within hours health and finding hope while being a teenager today.
Monday, October 16 7:00pm Loudoun County High School 415 Dry Mill Rd. SW Leesburg, VA 20175 oxcroft School, known cludes a pizza dinner, prizes, and contact Associate Director of program has been inspiring girls Evans, Ph.D., who conducts the for its outstanding STEM discussion time — each girl will Enrollment Manager Tracey Bi- to pursue STEM field for years event. “They all came away with program and dedication leave with a working game of gelow at tracey.bigelow@fox- and, since 2011, its faculty has personalized versions of the ar- One show only! to getting girls excited Ms. Pac-Man to share with fam- croft.org or 540.687.4342. reached out to middle school stu- cade game Frogger. about the field, invites all middle ily and friends. At the first “Jump Foxcroft is able to offer this dents through the annual K2M “The most amazing part was Fschool girls to “Jump into Game into Game Design” event, in Sep- STEM Competition and other event at no cost to participants experiencing their energy and the Free Admission Design” on Friday, Sept. 29 from tember 2016, girls programmed thanks, in part, to the University special events. Teachers profi- excitement level of both the par- 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. for a free, personalized Frogger games. of Colorado’s Scalable Game cient in Scalable Game Design ticipants and the Foxcroft student For More Information, fun-filled event on the campus of No coding experience is nec- Design program, which focuses and students they have trained mentors. Participants worked the Middleburg, VA., boarding essary, but girls who have some on using game design and quick are excited to share their enthu- through their programming and day school for girls. Check- are also welcome. All partici- success to excite students about siasm for technology and encour- hurdles with determination and Visit: www.aplacetobeva.org in for the event begins at 5:00 pm pants must bring their laptops. Information Technology. The aging younger girls to explore humor. At the end of the night, that evening. “Jump into Game Design” will research project is sponsored by the possibilities of tech careers it was so rewarding to see their With a little guidance from be held in Foxcroft’s Audrey the National Science Foundation; by helping them discover just joy as they showed their games or Call: (540) 687-6740 Foxcroft students and teacher Bruce’s Currier Library and is participants are asked to fill out a how simple and fun it can be. to their parents.” “experts,” participants will create free, but space is limited to 30 survey before and after the event “Last year’s ‘Jump Into Game For more information about the entire Ms. Pac-Man arcade participants. Parents are encour- to assess the success of the soft- Design’ event was a huge suc- Jump Into Game Design event of game in a 3D gaming environ- aged to register their daughters ware in building programming cess, with 34 middle school girls Foxcroft’s STEM offerings, con- ment using a laptop and an online soon online, at www.foxcroft. interest in students. Participation with varying programming abil- tact Dr. Evans at maria.evans@ tool called AgentCubes. At the org/stem/jump. For more infor- in the survey is not mandatory. ity participating,” says Foxcroft foxcroft.org. end of the program — which in- mation about the event, please Foxcroft’s math and science STEM Department Chair Maria ~ Be Local ~ mbecc.com mbecc.com ~ Be Local ~ Page 44 Middleburg Eccentric • September 28 ~ October 26, 2017 Middleburg Eccentric • September 28 ~ October 26, 2017 Page 45 Pastimes Paws Like Us Sincerely me ALDIE HARVEST My husband’s dog, Dazey, strongly resembles Velcro the flying dragon from The -Never ending Story. She is sensitive, high energy has great hair and WINE & FOOD is often compared to a mythical creature. Yes, that’s Nick, but he doesn’t enjoy rolling in manure nearly as much as his dog does. want to live a day inside their My parents have Max and brains. FESTIVAL Maddie. Maddie is loud, vicious, obsessed with my mother and Cavalier King Charles Span- tends to growl and bite at most iel owners are sophisticated, al- that cross her path. That is truly ways well-coiffed and presented the exact opposite of my moth- perfectly, and very mindful of er’s personality, thus disprov- manners. ing my theory unless Chucky is Those that provide retire- Saturday, somehow trying to get out of my ment homes for Foxhounds, mother’s body. Max is affection- Greyhounds, Pit Bulls and other ately called “Studly Do Right” breeds that often need soft places and is a cool, confident pooch to to land have the biggest hearts, October 21, 2017 which we can’t assign an age, has are always kind and welcoming, selective hearing, and oozes awe- fabulous hosts, the best friends, someness, just like my Dad. love to be surrounded by peace and give the best, most genuine 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. I know several guys that have Labradors. They are sporty, loy- hugs around. al, even-tempered and they will And lastly, there are those do just about anything for a belly rescue, foster and mutt lovers. Brandy Greenwell “Yappy Hours” to support pooch- but I prefer to believe she is a rub and full leg humping rights. They are incredibly genuine, pa- FREE ADMISSION! es of all shapes, sizes, breeds, and Croatian Squirrel Terrier and in- Terriers are tenacious, mis- tient, honest and understanding iddleburg is obvi- types. Some people like specific sists that her snaggly teeth are chievous, bend hard (but don’t in every situation. They are the ously a dog-loving breeds while others choose the breed standard, for said snaggly break the rules), and have ten- even-keeled friends who always Parking only $5 village. One is of- love of a mutt, but no matter the teeth enables them to catch squir- dencies to be slightly neurotic have time for you no matter what ten accompanied bloodlines, I think it is clear that rels by their tails…in Croatia. and persistent. And so are my time of day. around town to shop, dine, bank they become parts of our souls She is emotional, loving, slightly friends that are owned by them. No matter what the breed, the Village of Aldie on Rt. 50, Mor socialize with their best furry and personalities. Do our dogs needy and knows exactly how worlds would be a nicer place if My friends with Frenchies are friends who are welcomed every- take on our personalities or do we to get her way. She doesn’t like everyone could love as uncondi- take on theirs? to get her nails done though, so fun loving, creative, have infec- 1 mile west of Gilbert’s Corner where as part of the community. tious laughs and seem to never tionally as a dog. Peace, love, There is everything from galas to My dog Dixie is a total mutt, I guess we aren’t complete twin- and dog treat, my friends. sies. have bad days. Sometimes I just Enjoy Antiques, Crafts, The Artist’s Perspective once hung. Local Wine, Food Trucks, Art, coveted for centuries, with museums around the world filled with the priceless work of Historic Aldie Mill Tour, masters, struggles these days to find its rightful place as the fo- cal point of a room. There in its spot is 65” of nonstop news, Kids Activities and more! sports and of course, don’t forget everyone’s reality but our own. We need to experience survival, prised when they find out one Music by Big Bad Juju! make duck calls, go picking, see of the pieces is The Frame TV. everyone’s talent, beauty pag- Samsung says - The most beau- eant, dancing, dating, bachelor, tiful TV you’ve never seen and bachelorette, the real wife, drag other complete fabrications like race, and amazing race, all from - Beautiful art when your TV is our coaches. off. Seriously? Art? Are they WIN $1,000 CASH Meanwhile, it seemed our last calling this art? Generations vestige of sanity was saying, that are losing art programs and here pesky TV sure looks like hell on comes Samsung to save the day IN OUR ANNUAL DUCK RACE my wall. If only it looked bet- by redefining art as a complete ter, maybe like a piece of art or fake. Putting a frame around a something. Well here comes TV does not make art. A digital Samsung to save the day! That’s picture of art is not art. No tex- Adopt a Duck Online Today! right ladies and gents, Samsung ture, no brush strokes, no creativ- has heard the call and has now re- ity, just a cheap frame, a TV and Tom Neel and televisions. We buy millions in one of two varieties. It was leased, ta-da, THE FRAME. It’s a digital image? $5 for one/$20 for five a TV with a low-quality picture So, has art become a dinosaur? of televisions here annually. either a heavy, tube laden box, frame around the edge, which kay, I’m about to lose I can remember seeing my first with rabbit ears on a stand, or a Am I overreacting or has the my mind. No really, as when art is digitally shown on its screen finally won? I’m not TV true flat panel screen television in huge piece of furniture. Their screen, you, oh savvy art lover, an artist, someone who 1998 at a Myer Emco electronics next phase was that box in a huge adverse; I grew up watching TV. www.aldieheritage.com cares about art as a form will be tricked into thinking it’s But it’s sad to see art gasp for its store. It was made by Phillips, armoire. Then came those mas- real art. But hit the remote, and of human ingenuity and deep cre- and it was 13 grand! No one but sive, crappy plasma things that breath as the screen thrusts its Oative thinking, KA-BOOM!!! my I think the rap group tag Team mighty sword. It’s hard to watch a few wealthy people could take people built bookshelves around. said it best - Whoop!! Dare it is, brain has had enough. Screens it seriously, but we all should Today, an entertainment armoire a new generation loose sight of have taken over our lives. There, whoop dare it is! The TV ap- the need for talent creatively rep- have, because that technology is a virtually worthless piece of pears! I’ve said it. Flat screens have has now not only taken over our furniture that you can’t even give resenting life. The television has become lighter, thinner and more lives, it’s created a major smack- away. Books and book collec- Samsung’s web page for The its place in our lives; it doesn’t affordable. They are everywhere down on other parts of our lives tions and the shelves needed for Frame is all the more insulting. need to destroy art or massacred from computers to phones, pads, as well and trust me, I’m just as them are falling by the wayside Its video shows savvy art lovers as art to hold its place. readers, large event displays, ap- addicted as anyone else. to books on E-readers, and the visiting another couple’s home pliances, car dashboards, NAVs, TV can now be found where art filled with art, and they’re- sur When I was a kid, a TV came Live An Artful Life, Tom ~ Be Local ~ mbecc.com mbecc.com ~ Be Local ~ Page 46 Middleburg Eccentric • September 28 ~ October 26, 2017 Middleburg Eccentric • September 28 ~ October 26, 2017 Page 47 Pastimes The Local Housing Market Stays Hot Are You Willin’? How we can help and why now is a good time to remodel In Unison Ask a Remodeler
Market On the other hand, if your house can’t be remodeled the way that you’d like or you want to downsize, upgrade or improve your commute, then make this market work for you. With up- and-coming millennials seeking homes for their young families and willing to pay top dollar, this hot market may mean you can get the most out of your cur- rent home. Then, as you begin Steve Chase snagged and liked: the search for your next home, Greensky Bluegrass—The let BOWA help. Our design have to admit that I never band is always a refreshing professionals can provide a Pre- knew the title of the song change from your standard Jam Purchase Consultation to quickly Willin’ until very recently. outfit, fully acoustic except do- evaluate properties for opportu- I had grown up hearing the bro player Ander’s Beck oc- nities and limitations, analyze tune played by Little Feat; a short, casional electric forays on the home inspection reports, and of- Iearthy anthem about a trucker’s slide. The boys play a powerful fer guidance on the cost and tim- life on the road, and a guy that set with some of their best tunes, ing to renovate if needed. sometimes does shady things to including the ballad In Control, Get the Biz Buzz! Why is Now a Good Time to survive. Lowell George wrote the rocking Burn Them, and the Get the Biz Buzz! Remodel? the song in 1971 while a mem- Jimmy Martin tune Hit Parade of Whether you stay and remodel ber of the Frank Zappa’s Mothers Love. http://bt.etree.org/details. Tim Burch php?id=595033 bidding wars and transform your then there’s probably no reason to ly add up quickly. Not to men- or buy and remodel, get started of Invention, although it is said The Middleburg Business and current house into your dream move. BOWA’s experts can help tion the time required to house early with BOWA as part of your that Frank Zappa, while liking it, String Cheese Incident—The he local housing market home? Or maybe take this oppor- you evaluate your options and hunt, pack, unpack, change ad- team. With the remodeling in- never could find a place in a set Wipfler brothers at Hill School, Professional Association invites you has stayed hot for some tunity to sell your home for the update your current home. In the dresses, re-register with schools dustry also picking up, this year list for it. Soon after, apparently, turned me onto String Cheese to our October Mixer time now. The Greater most profit possible? Now is the DC area, houses priced correctly and more. Provided your house has brought backups for the best the rabidly anti-drug Zappa fired Incident more than a decade DC area has been named time to pay attention to the local are being snatched up quickly, is structurally sound, it might subcontractors and rising mate- George from the band for smok- ago. The band has a huge fol- the third most-active market in housing market and call BOWA and usually go to bidding wars be best to allocate those dollars rial prices. What we’ve learned ing marijuana. With his exit from lowing and has become a staple Tuesday, October 10 Tthe nation, exceeded only by Col- for advice. that send prices higher due to and time to a remodel instead. A from similar increases in the past, The Mothers, George formed a at Lockn’. They played a hot set 5:30-7:30 p.m. orado Springs and Chicago. What Stay and Transform Your Cur- limited supply. Also, remember renovation with BOWA’s design- is the “bubble” isn’t predictable, new group, the venerable Little highlighted by the Allman Broth- does this mean for those looking rent House there are “hidden costs” to mov- build experts can likely get you and there’s no certainty as to how Feat, and the song found a place er’s tune Jessica where they were to buy or remodel? As a home- ing. Realtor and moving com- the look, feel and functionality long it will last. With our long- on their first and second albums. joined by Brendan Bayliss and owner, this could mean a few dif- If your family’s needs have pany fees, deferred maintenance you desire, without the madness standing subcontractor relation- Over the years Willin’ has been Joel Cummins from Umphrey’s The Side Saddle Cafe ferent things depending on your changed, but you love your loca- and required prep, and possibly of moving. ships, guaranteed budget rang- played and recorded by a number 7 West Washington Street tion, neighbors, and community, McGee. http://bt.etree.org/de- situation. Should you avoid the carrying two mortgages certain- Sell to Capitalize on the Hot es, competitively bid projects, of performers, each giving their tails.php?id=595012 passed-on volume discounts and own signature, and most recently Please RSVP by email to: Gov’t Mule—Warren Haynes, We’ll have a 10-minute Biz Buzz fixed-price contracts, BOWA is on the final album by Gregg All- the leader of Gov’t Mule has info @visitmiddleburgva.com probably your safest and smooth- man, Southern Blood. played with almost everyone, and to bring you up-to-date est choice for remodeling in to- Like the great, The Band song, those relationships result in great day’s market. The Weight, Willin’ is an impor- walk-ons during Mule shows. Non-members will be charged $10.00. The bottom line is, there are tant, foundational anthem to the This time around, after some THE SKY’S THE LIMIT so many great opportunities in rock songbook, even if most folks smokin’ renditions of Thorazine today’s hot real estate market. don’t know the name of the song. Shuffle and Revolution Come, If you’re ready to take advan- I did some research and came Revolution Go, he welcomed tage in the way that suits your up with at least a dozen power- Ann Wilson of Heart to the needs, BOWA is here to help you ful versions, with Little Feat’s stage, and she powers through through every step of the process. Waiting for Columbus version Led Zeppelin’s Immigrant Song “She can just walk into a room, flash her million dollar smile and the world is hers.” pulling in a respectable 4.5 mil- and Black Dog and some other lion listens on Spotify. From The blues numbers. A historic set to That’s how Whitney Justice describes her daughter, Taylor, Tim Burch is a Vice President Black Crowes, the Byrds, and the of BOWA, an award-winning de- be sure and well worth the down- thanks to the work Dr. Gallegos did to help create her gorgeous smile. Flying Burrito Brothers, to Tom load. http://bt.etree.org/details. sign, and construction firm spe- Petty, Linda Ronstadt, and even cializing in renovations ranging php?id=594965 Because some of her adult teeth never formed, Taylor needed specialized care the Bikini Robot Army, this rock Phil Lesh and Friends—AT 77, from master suites and kitch- and roll hymn is forever a classic. to give her a normal looking smile as she grew. They searched for a dentist who ens to whole-house remodels. Phil Lesh is a musical energizer Listen to my Willin’ playlist to bunny with more musician friends A Northern Virginia native and hear the range of interpretations, was capable of solving Taylor’s challenging case and found Dr. Gallegos. third-generation builder, Tim than anyone else. He keeps play- all of them great: tinyurl.com/ ing great music, and his fans get enjoys calling on his 30 years ycpnoly5 You would never know she had missing teeth and now, Taylor is taking of design-build experience to to return again and again to The on the world and following her passions as a ski patroller and mountain solve clients’ home-related chal- Lock’n Recordings Phil Zone. Lesh did two sets at lenges. He is the Construction If you were lucky enough to Lockn this year; both are out climber, raising awareness for environmental causes and conservation. Advisor for The Mosby Heritage make it down to LOCK’N at In- there to download. Of particular Area Association and sits on the finity Downs Farm in Arrington, interest this time around is his set Dr. Gallegos can help you find solutions for missing teeth. Board of Building Appeals for Virginia this August, you could with the Terrapin Family Band Fauquier County. Before joining still experience some of the great and guests Bob Weir and Nicki BOWA, Tim was the Lead Project sets played at this monster festi- Bluhm, they do an epic rendi- Manager of Construction for the val. Thanks to the taper-friendly tion of Terrapin Station. Bluhm’s Emmy Award-winning construc- policy, most of the shows were vocals add to the youth-inspired ROBERT A. GALLEGOS, DDS & RONALD D. JACKSON, DDS tion reality television show, Ex- recorded and can be download- Dead sound and the party—the music never stops. http://bt.etree. 204 E FEDERAL STREET | MIDDLEBURG, VA 20118 treme Makeover Home Edition ed with a BitTorrent client like on ABC Television. For more in- Transmission. Go to bt.etree.org org/details.php?id=594976 P: 540-687-6363 | www.middleburgsmiles.com formation on Tim and the BOWA for the shows and put “lockn” in Steve Chase lives in Unison team, visit bowa.com or call 540- the search box. Here are a few and tries not to play the music too 687-6771. of the performances that I have loud. ~ Be Local ~ mbecc.com mbecc.com ~ Be Local ~ Page 48 Middleburg Eccentric • September 28 ~ October 26, 2017 Middleburg Eccentric • September 28 ~ October 26, 2017 Page 49 Pastimes Come for the Calm, Leave Transformed... Autumn and Regression An Inconvenient From ages 8 to active 80, there’s something for everyone each day! The Plant Lady OCTOBER 6–8, 2017 | MORVEN PARK - LEESBURG, VA Karen Rexrode ing slowly. I fret there will be lots Check-Up of rain, eventually, and the poten- Join national Yoga Circuit oes a plant go to sleep tial for a rapid temperature drop. faster than it wakes As the gardener makes plans, Andrea Boyd & up? Does gravity help we tend to look to the future; the to sink a shovel into the ground at a root grow deeper and houseplants that have summered the edge of the root ball you plan Jeffrey Cohen pull the summer’s energy down- outdoors will have to come in. on digging. Don’t lift the whole of Satsang Yoga Charleston, SC Dward? The gardener wonders It’s a great time to unpot them, plant (yet), just begin the process daily for their signature, emotionally about these things as they find a slip them out of their container by breaking some roots. Sort of charged ‘Born to Be Wild’ class! unanimous shift of leaf color and and check for ants or other oc- like studying for the exam, the plant vigor in fall. In our fields cupants. Too often I have brought real physical one where you will Plus these Loudoun minimum 200 RYT hour Yoga practitioners the corn and soybean yellow in a colony of ants inside. The sim- dig and repot. and many more from Fairfax County and Frederick, MD too! unison. It’s a steady, slow, gentle plest solution is just to rest the As temperatures fall at night, change. We are in a dry period, root ball on the ground. Ants will your tropicals will be fine with 50 spoiled after a summer with rain. vacate in an orderly fashion with degrees. Forty degrees is entirely We are also in a warm period, all of their babies. Check the bot- different, for them it’s winter. above average temperatures for tom of the root ball occasionally The only exceptions to this rule fall. I can say with certainty that to make certain. This is better (and I’m sure there are plenty rain will come and cold will too. done without a looming frost and more) are amaryllis and cym- I can also say, based on years of the need for urgency. bidium orchids. Leave them out observation, that a plant will do If you are digging larger tropi- till we flirt with temperatures in things differently with wet soil cals from out of the ground, take the high thirties. It sets them up or rain. Rain helps move things an inventory of pots you will nicely for winter flowers. Both along, and in my mind, its aid need to lift them into. There is amaryllis and cymbidiums are in furthering dormancy, like the nothing worse than cramming much better plants if they get to well has been filled. a luxuriant tropical into a much spend their summer’s outdoors. Keeping that in mind, the smaller pot and thinking it will Much like the gardener! gradual change seems to be mov- handle it well. You may also want
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Once I cluded more tests, more waiting, So many pick & choose options found on bunions, corns on toes or many Spend time massaging your feet “reached my mid 50’s, it seemed and a short operation in the office. our website’s Register page. Come for a other ailments. We play tennis at night. Give them a nice warm the days were over when all my for hours or run for miles until foot soak in Epsom salts. Pay- It was not pleasant, but it was in- medical needs were met by a finitely better than what might day, two or best of all save and come the plantar fasciitis slows us down. ing attention to our feet can also yearly check up and a couple of entire weekend! Don’t wanna pack a picnic, All this stuffing, standing, run- signal trouble in our circulatory well have happened had I waited dentist visits. I exercise regu- another year to get checked. Less neither do we so we added on-site healthy ning, jumping can play havoc system. If your body has trouble larly and eat healthy foods, but with our feet. If our feet are pumping blood throughout your than a month later, I am shaken and tasty food, some locally sourced, in friends still started telling me that but physically fine, and I just compromised, then the founda- body, it will shunt blood away I should go in for a colonoscopy our full of friends and camaraderie fresh tion of our bodies becomes weak from the extremities, to keep as need to keep going in for regular and get my prostate checked, and check-ups. and local food tent, plus more. Don’t delay, which leads to knee issues, hip much blood going to your or- naturally, this coincided with the issues and back issues. gans. Also, fluid can accumu- I am writing for a particular Register today and save! need for a dental crown and new audience: the people like me a Feet need a workout too. late in our ankles and feet which prescription contact lenses. I had There are about 100 muscles, can be caused by inactivity, sit- month ago who are perhaps a lit- done all those things and felt fine, tle weary of check-ups, who feel tendons, and ligaments in each ting too long, or could be signs so when my regular doctor sug- foot. As we age, these muscles of other health issues. To try to fine, who would prefer not to hear gested I get checked by a der- any bad news right now, who are get weak if we don’t strengthen alleviate some of the fluid try matologist a year ago, I figured them. Fat pads in our feet be- flexings and pointing your feet scared of finding out something it could wait, even though I was that will upset them. It is so easy NoVaWellnessYogaFestRetreat.com | come thinner which makes walk- several times throughout the day. worried about a mole that seemed ing barefoot a bit uncomfortable. Checking with your physician to put off making this appoint- to be getting darker. Now that ment and so inconvenient to add Flat shoes with little or no arch is always important to rule out my son’s doctor had repeated the Thus far brought to you by – support are the worst. Most days other processes that might cause something that might be unneces- suggestion, I made the appoint- sary to a busy calendar. But my of the week make sure your foot inflammation. ment. has an arch support that will help Put some spring into your cancer was on a part of my body I Two weeks later, a different could not see, and even if I could October 28, 2017 Middleburg’s Community Newspaper stabilize the ligaments. Simple step, by paying attention to your dermatologist examined me and exercises such as picking up and feet. Our feet are our founda- have seen it I would not have re- reassured me that my mole was COMPLIMENTING YOUR YOGA PRACTICE. pari-mutuel betting vagoldcup.com putting down small pebbles with tion. 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We must to prepare now when things over $5.6m in debt obliga- assets we previously were un- have reserves, not $6.6m in continuously evaluate our in- are good and we have options tions which had to be bor- able to afford. This is a good them, but nonetheless, the vestment options for our re- would be a huge mistake. rowed in past years for critical place, but we must not forget Town Council has a fiduciary serves to generate a safe and If you have any ques- Cindy Pearson infrastructure improvements the lessons of the past. Many and moral obligation to pro- fair return for our citizens, but tions on the Town’s current In September, after eleven Charles (“Jeep”) Craun, he still High she went to work for a will be a friendly, hard-work- first or four-thousandth time, ($4.2m in principal & $1.4m of us remember less than ten tect the funds of our citizens. with minimal risk of loss and financial state or our out- years of faithful and outstand- remembered as one of Middle- Middleburg accounting firm, ing, and effective “presence” she was the face of the Town, in interest). years ago we faced multiple This money is for the general within the restrictions of State look, please reach out to me, ing service to the Town of burg’s finest Police Chiefs, Yount, Hyde &Barbour. here much to all our benefit. The current financial posi- annual deficits and near in- welfare and benefit of our and Federal Laws. We are for- a member of the Council or tion of Middleburg is strong, solvency. Fiscal prudence is citizens. It is for this precise tunate to be in a position to Town staff. Any of us would Middleburg Cindy Pearson, our Cindy has known the Town, its Then, for 17 years she In retirement leaves behind May her retirement see her first Economic Development citizens, its businesses, fans, but this is a recent reality and important in government, but reason Virginia Law, wisely, have investment choices, but be glad to answer your ques- worked with and for the stu- nothing but good will and a well, happy, safe and living life is in thanks to the hard work of especially local government. prohibits local governments we cannot take it for granted. tions or walk you through our Coordinator, retires. and supporters, quite literally, dents, parents, faculty, and legacy of firsts and positive easy. from birth. Staff, prior Councils, and the We must be responsible stew- from putting taxpayer dollars On the Council, we all work financial documents; they are She will be more than friends of another Middleburg change. She deserves it. success of our local business ards of our citizen’s money. in higher yield, higher risk in- to make continual improve- all available to the public. missed. After Middleburg Elemen- institution, The Hill School. For any of us visiting the and Salamander. In fact, just This brings me to the second vestments. Aside from State ments in our infrastructure, tary and Loudoun County Thanks, Cindy, from all of The daughter of Mr. and Mrs. She has been, and no doubt Town Offices, whether, for the us. three years ago our General point of the above quote. restrictions, there are IRS town operations and financial Bridge Littleton Fund revenues were $1.5m a Mr. Bataoel also says he penalties which confiscate in- health. But we also must look Middleburg, Va The Statue on the Courthouse Lawn year and virtually no savings. would push the Town to “Re- vestment profits from higher ahead and be prepared for Kudos to Loudoun County PM at Oatlands Plantation in dent and Executive Committee of civic pride. Loudoun Freedom Center Letter to the Editor: Facing A New Nazi Era Board of Supervisors Chair, Leesburg. member of the Patriot Project, Thanks to both supervisors Mosby Heritage Area Asso- Like many residents and acolytes, together with its vari- with which we are familiar, edents set in other countries is fall within the bounds of what Phyllis Randall and Catoctin Among the topics for the responsible for the County’s and the program’s sponsors: ciation readers of this fine journal my ous forms, including symbols including peaceful demon- a very good starting point. In are in the post 911 era new le- District Supervisor Geary Hig- Revolutionary War Memorial. panel will be a discussion of The Black History Commit- NAACP Loudoun Chapter British parents were members such as the swastika. In the strations, the internet, and particular, we should perhaps gal constructs and precedents gins, for their bi-partisan sup- “The History of Loudoun’s Calm bipartisan perspective of the “greatest generation,” United States that joined with marches. To many, including take a leaf from the legal book for defining and prosecuting port of a serious “Special His- tee of the Friends of the Thomas Oatlands Historic House & Confederate Statue” kicked off has, as we’ve seen all too often Balch Library and sadly like so many Ameri- the British and Canadians in this writer, this seems the an- of our great ally in the United terrorism. tory Panel Discussion” of the by Donald Cooper, Ph.D., long- of late, eluded many of those re- Gardens can families lost loved ones landing in Normandy on June tithesis of freedom, by provid- Kingdom. As in the US, the For those deeply concerned Civil War in Loudoun County serving President of the friends sponsible for making decisions Friends of the Thomas Balch Waterford Foundation, Inc. fighting the scourge of Nazism. 6, 1944, to liberate Europe ing the environment for those British do not ever wish to about resurgent Nazism in the to be held October 1 at 2:00 of the Balch Library, and Presi- about public art as expressions Library It is easy to forget that not only from the Nazi evil we have a whose ideological predeces- muzzle freedom of speech in United States, with its fascist, did Adolf Hitler and his hench- great democratic institution sors caused death and destruc- all its many forms. However, anti-Semitic, and racist ideol- men commit the greatest geno- enshrined in our Constitution. tion, to flourish and, perhaps the British have terrorism laws ogy, now is the time to stand cide in history they also cre- The First Amendment has be- worse, nurture recruits to the that are wide-ranging. The lat- up and be counted. Never be Letter to the Editor: Bank Manager ated the very situation that led come one of the pillars of our Nazi creed. ter include the use of actual and afraid to challenge evil when to the deaths of ten of millions fundamental freedom that Ad- Protection and perpetuation implied violence, by extremist it is staring us in the face. Our For over fifty years my from loans to simply cashing a merger of the Middleburg Bank a bank for everyone regardless hope that Access will reconsid- of innocent people throughout olf Hitler would have liked to of the First Amendment in its groups, such as the born-again beloved, wonderful, and coura- family has banked with the check. I believe this is because and Access Bank the character of wealth. This does not jibe er their policy and will again be Europe and the Soviet Union, destroy by merciless cruelty. entirety is an absolute must for Nazis. Leaving aside British geous forebears in the greatest Middleburg Bank. It is a plea- the Town of Middleburg has will change and corporate men- with the new policy eliminating a bank for the people all people. the latter country losing more Our Constitution permits the our vibrant democracy. How- laws regarding other forms of generation expect no less of us. sure to enter the bank and talk been an oasis from the corpo- tality will take over. Access free checking and charging un- people than the other countries current followers of the Nazi ever, there are other ways and non terrorist related violent with helpful, friendly people rate world of malls and chain claims it is a community Bank less one has a minimum of one Elaine Broadhead combined. A literature and for- creed and Mein Kampf to pur- means to counter the extreme crime, British Nazi groups that Anthony Wells ready to discuss everything stores. Now I fear that with the which in my estimation means thousand five hundred dollars. I Middleburg, Va eign policy search by readers sue their beliefs peacefully right wing fascist challenge stray into the areas of inciting, The Plains, Va will show you which countries and to represent them by legal from reborn Nazism. An ex- or implying, by their acts, that have banned Nazism and its means in all the media forms amination of the legal prec- violent outcomes may ensue, Letter to the Editor: I am a lifelong resident of neighbors to the North, South, grant money which cannot be requirement for running for he’s running for the wrong Middleburg. I’ve served for and East. Look just south of touched, except for the item it mayor is that you must reside spot. Before running for may- Vietnam 17 years on Town Council and Purcellville, and you know was requested for. Utilities and in the Town of Middleburg, or, educate yourself by serving Blue currently act as Vice Mayor (8 what I mean. General Fund must keep 20% not just own a business here, on the Planning Commission, Dan Morrow holes and wounded men and ers, and lifted the containers tories were operating night and quarters of a century ago; as years), having previously been Secondly, the claim of its operating expenses in the as Mr. Bataoel currently does. Board of Zoning Appeals or corpses,” Vonnegut wrote, into the bellies of the planes. day, dismantling the cylinders, a prayer that the idiocies that a Planning Commissioner and Middleburg has $6.6 million accounts untouched. Health Mr. Bataoel will be moving to running for a Town Council As a young man, Kurt Von- “took off backward from an The containers were stored separating the dangerous con- gave us both Dresden and Viet- Vice Chair. I cringed when I lying around is misleading. I Center Funds are completely Middleburg shortly thus ful- seat. You would be surprised negut was captured by the Ger- airfield in England. “ neatly in racks.” tents into minerals.” nam might be de-constructed read Mr. Bataoel’s recent op- TRULY wish we did! Before restricted. Some of the money filling the basic requirements at the amount of knowledge mans during the Battle of the so the “they would never hurt ed. Mr. Bataoel has announced making such an uninformed in our accounts is invested, of candidacy. As a resident and and information that is shared “Over France, a few German “The Germans below had “Touchingly, it was mainly Bulge in late1944 and held fighter planes flew at them miraculous devices of their women who did this work.” anybody ever again; or per- he is running for Mayor for the claim, Mr. Bataoel should have but as a town, we have restric- council member, I’ve always in our meetings and on these prisoner in Dresden, where haps both. Town of Middleburg in May, done the hard homework to tions on what amount and who felt it was best that whoever committees. Vincent, I believe, backward, sucked bullets and own, which were long steel “The minerals were then he witnessed the pointless de- shell fragments from some of tubes. They used them to suck As of this writing North but his article made two naïve, fully understand the financial we can invest with. The Town ran for Mayor lived in town has his heart is the right place. struction of that city by Allied shipped to specialists in remote and to be honest, wrong claims health of the Town. Middle- also raises funds by renting our more than half a year, had I admire and commend his will the planes and crewmen.” more fragments from the crew- areas. It was their business to Korea has announced that it bombers in the very final days men and planes. “ considers itself at war with an about the town and what he burg’s finances are much more properties as best as possible, served on Council, or was a to serve, but I wish he would of World War II. “They did the same for put them into the ground, to would wish to do. I’ll focus my than a single number. The including the water towers for member of the Planning Com- truly learn how our Town gov- wrecked American bombers on “But there were still a few hide them cleverly, so they America led by a President who response on three key issues Town Council has worked ex- use to cell phone companies. mission which would give ernment functions first to get Slaughterhouse-Five, argu- the ground, and those planes wounded Americans though, would never hurt anybody ever seems bound and determined First of all, compared to tremely hard since the early Trust me your Town is doing them a much more comprehen- the background that the Mayor ably his best novel, describes flew up backward to join the and some of the bombers were again.” to provoke would be the most towns the size of Middleburg 2000s to raise the budget re- its best to raise money any sive background on the intrica- needs. I wish him the best of that event. In it, the novel’s formation.” in bad repair. Over France destructive clash of arms since Ken Burns opened his 10- the end of Vonnegut’s War in our utility rates are compa- serves from a deficit. That lim- way it can without increasing cies of Town, its policies, and luck, but as for me, I’ll sup- hero/anti-hero, Billy Pilgrim, “The formation flew back- though, German fighters came part, 18-hour PBS documen- rable. I didn’t say great, but ited reserve is for a purpose, the taxes for our citizens or the procedures of how our Town port a candidate who has more describes watching a movie up again, made everything and 1945, forgetting perhaps that, ward over a German city that tary on the Vietnam War by technically, the Korean War comparable. Most nearby to help us weather the next businesses. government works. There are substantial knowledge of the about the air war, run back- was in flames.” everybody as good as new.” running period film clips . . . towns have out-of-town users rainy days when they come Finally, onto Mr. Bataoel’s long hours, and hard work do- Town government’s policies ward as the projectionist re- never ended, and the North has wound the film. “The bombers opened their “When the bombers got back backwards. never forgotten it. who connect and use the utili- and is also kept in check by qualifications in the run- nated by dedicated residents and procedures. Middleburg bomb bay doors, exerted a to their base, the steel cylin- He did so, I like to think ties paying a far higher rate significant debt service ($4.2 ning for Mayor, the Mayor who give and contribute to our deserves a leader as Mayor in- (If you don’t know what that ders were taken from the racks Given the effect of the ac- miraculous magnetism which either as an homage to Vonne- cidental election of Donald than in-town users, offsetting million) which we owe for of Middleburg represents all success. stead of someone who simply means, ask your grandparents.) shrunk the fires, gathered them and shipped back to the United gut and those loved and lost in the in-town rates. Middleburg capital improvements, chiefly Middleburg’s citizens and Perhaps if Mr. Bataoel had spouts off a comment to attract “American planes, full of States of America, where fac- Trump, it’s a pity we can’t run has no out-of-town users, and our Route 50 and water main businesses not only within the served on a regulatory com- attention at the expense of the into cylindrical steel contain- and over Dresden nearly three- this film backward. with good reason. This is a upgrades. Three funds share Town but also more broadly to mittee such as the Planning citizens, businesses, Town decade old purposeful policy the money the Town has, and the County and the State. We Commission, he would be bet- staff, Council, and Mayor. to keep the surrounding areas they include utility, health cen- cannot afford a Mayor who ter informed. Now please don’t near Middleburg from being ter, and the general fund. Some makes embarrassingly bogus get me wrong. I like Vincent, Darlene Kirk SENATOR JILL VOGEL FOR LT. GOVERNOR overly developed unlike our of the money in the account is and naïve statements. One and I like him a lot. I just think Middleburg , Va Ken Rietz the truth, not what you might Energy where she dealt with increase in opioid abuse. She vation, fought to protect our want to hear. She admits a the Environmental Protection has introduced legislation to battlefields, cemeteries, and Letter to the Editor: It is easy to be cynical about mistake and is one of the most Agency (EPA). She has served get people into treatment and monuments, and she will not politicians these days - lots of pleasant public officials I have ten years in the Virginia State out of jail. support spending tens of mil- As a member of the serves in higher-yielding vehi- also neglects to take into ac- meant to be our backstop for even $500,000 in borrowed promises without performance. ever met. Senate. She has called for expanded lions of Virginian’s tax dollars Middleburg Town Council, I cles — the Town has more than count our obligations, and that unanticipated or emergency money for our Washington In this political morass of self- If elected, Jill would be this Jill has been an advocate use of Telemedicine in Virgin- on reversing that. She is proud feel it is important to address $6.6m in cash reserves. That’s much of that money is already needs. That is the lens we must Street improvements. Most serving politicians, Senator Jill State’s first woman Lt. Gover- for tax reform in Virginia, ia encouraging more people to of the work that they did in some statements made in a re- quite a bit that could fund the spoken for. This makes it ap- view see this through: what importantly it includes our cur- Vogel is a breath of fresh air. nor and the first elected from something that has not been enter the Health-Science Field. our region, in partnership with cent letter to the editor from future if wisely leveraged and pear as though the town has is this money supposed to be rent tax revenues. The prob- Congressman Wolf, to create I have known Jill for ten Fauquier County. addressed since 1972. She has Jill also believes that there Vincent Bataoel titled “The invested.” this sum, free and clear and sit- used for and where does this lem in saying we have $6.6m advanced legislation to reduce the “journey through hallowed Next Five Years.” Many peo- The repeatedly asked ques- ting in a savings account, do- money actually come from. in reserves is that it does not years. I have watched her Jill has the experience need- are some things that transcend ground.” working tirelessly for her con- ed for the job. She has been the business tax and has called politics, and history is one of ple have asked me about these tion has been “do we have ing nothing. The reality is this; This $6.6m claim is not the acknowledge that most of the for cutting unnecessary gov- A public servant like Senator statement in recent weeks, and that much money just sitting we don’t. Cash reserves are de- Town’s cash reserves, there money is already spoken for. stituents while lovingly caring the managing partner of a law them. She believes that we for her children and family. firm specializing in ethics and ernment regulations that stifle should teach history and not Jill Vogel doesn’t come along as such, I wanted to provide there?” Unfortunately, the fined as funds placed in liquid is much more to it and comes It pays for everything from business growth. And, she has very often. Let’s not miss this some fact and insights here stated amount of $6.6m in cash investments, such as low-risk from different sources like our our daily operating expenses, Jill has boundless energy, is non-profit organizations. She erase it! was Deputy General Coun- called for ethics reform. opportunity to elect her to our from a Council Members view. reserves is misleading, and it CDs, that can be quickly con- operating cash, the required to maintenance contracts, citi- smart and responsive. She tells She has fought for years State’s second highest office. Mr. Bataoel says he would mischaracterizes Middleburg’s verted if cash is tight. But more funds to run our utilities, prior zen services, even the Town sel of the U.S. Department of Jill is concerned about the for money for historic preser- seek to “Reinvest cash re- overall financial position. It importantly, cash reserves are year invested surpluses and Staff and Police Force salaries. ~ Be Local ~ mbecc.com mbecc.com ~ Be Local ~ Page 54 Middleburg Eccentric • September 28 ~ October 26, 2017 Middleburg Eccentric • September 28 ~ October 26, 2017 Page 55 Editors Desk - [email protected] Hurricanes and Global Warming A Scientist’s Perspective
Dr. Art Poland, PhD and reaches the ground or water, where cerning physics would be water and now is that there is much more energy niers is that their research is funded by it heats both. The heat can be felt and is ice. At 33 degrees Fahrenheit water going into the storm. right-wing (read oil company funded) The recent spate of powerful hur- infrared radiation. Some is radiated out is liquid, lower it to 31 degrees and it There are many other impacts think tanks. One should also keep in ricanes has increased the discussion of into space while some is absorbed by changes to ice, small change big differ- of global warming that do not relate mind that the congress of the last ten Mount Gordon Farm Red Gate Farm Crest Hill Farm Mayapple Farm the impact of global warming (no, I’m the atmosphere, which then becomes ence. So yes, adding a “small” amount to hurricanes. Some regions become years would prefer to fund scientists not going to use the “polite” term of mechanical heat. The proportion that of absorbers to the atmosphere makes cooler because of the local conditions who say that global warming isn’t The Plains, Virginia Aldie, Virginia Hume, Virginia Middleburg, Virginia climate change, it is global warming) escapes to that which is retained de- a big difference in the energy balance. and various means of energy transport. a human-made problem. President $11,750,000 $3,750,000 $3,600,000 $3,400,000 pends on the molecules in the atmo- Another related result of the warm- Some regions become wetter and some George W. Bush even made govern- on our weather. While I am not an ex- sphere. The molecules that capture the ment workers change the words global pert on the subject, since my research ing is an increase in ocean temperature. dryer depending on the total systems 128 acres and immaculate 3 level, 13,000+ sq ft stone & 149 acres along the historic and scenic byway between Aldie and 203 acres in Fauquier w/nearly 1 mile of Rappahannock river “Mayapple Farm," purist delight • Original portion of house heat are called absorbing molecules Temperature is heat is energy. So, we effects as determined by the physics warming to climate change. The public is in the solar atmosphere, I do read - the more there are, the less energy should keep in mind what happened shingle main house • 5 BR • 8 FP • Exceptional finishes Leesburg • Open, usable, rolling farmland • 2 ponds, windmill, frontage • Elegant stone & clapboard house • 5 BR, 4 full & 3 1/2 built in 1790 in Preston City, CT • House was dismantled and understand quite a bit about the are adding energy to the ocean which of energy transport. Some deniers have on every floor • Caterer's kitchen • Elevator • Spa • lots of road frontage • 5/6 BR Victorian farmhouse plus converted BA • 4 FP • Wood floors • Gourmet kitchen • Gunnite pool and rebuilt at current site • Detail of work is museum quality escapes the Earth and the warmer it makes it evaporate more water into the picked regions that have become cool- concerning the tobacco companies and physics of atmospheric energy trans- gets. This increased retained energy public health in the 1900s. Greed is a Separate guest cottage • Pool • Farm manager residence water tower • Charming setting, large porches, beautiful specimen w/stunning views overlooking Blue Ridge Mtns and private pond • • Log wing moved to site from Western Virginia circa 1830 • port and our changing atmosphere. atmosphere (read rain), and this water er to say that warming isn’t happening. • 3 additional tenant houses • 12 stall center-aisle stable trees, large garden side pool • First time offering in 50+ years • Situated amongst protected properties • 5 stall Jim Fletcher barn 4 BR, 4 full BA, 2 half BA, 9 FP & detached 2-car garage • can go into storms and make them is warmer (read energy and wind). The Others have pointed out that the Earth very forceful motivator. There are many pieces of the more severe. • Pond • Extraordinary land w/incomparable views extending Currently in Land Use - not in Conservation Easement w/pristinely maintained paddocks, pasture and gdns • 2 car garage Historic stone bank barn and log shed moved from Leesburg, total result is that a storm that would has been getting warmer since the ice So, while I would not necessarily beyond the Blue Ridge Mts • Orange County Hunt w/in-law suite • Old Dominion Hunt territory • VOF Easement VA • Private, minutes from town • Frontage on Goose Creek puzzle playing together that lead to se- Some people have argued with ordinarily form anyway gets more wa- age, so it’s just normal. The main point blame the increase in number of hur- Paul MacMahon (703) 609-1905 vere storms. The main point for severe Helen MacMahon (540) 454-1930 Helen MacMahon (540) 454-1930 Alix Coolidge (703) 625-1724 Paul MacMahon (703) 609-1905 storms is energy. To get high winds me that these molecules are only a few ter and more wind than it would have here is that the rate of warming has in- ricanes on global warming, I would and water being carried from the ocean parts per million, how can that make without global warming. We recently creased dramatically since about 1950, be willing to blame the increase in the into the atmosphere requires energy. a difference? While a few parts per had a storm that went from category 2 this increased rate tracks the increased number of severe hurricanes on global This energy comes from the Sun. The million is a small absolute number, to category 5 in a matter of hours. In rate of atmospheric pollutants. warming. We as a species need to take energy is emitted by the Sun, reaches it is a large percentage and changes a my 74 years of life, I have never seen A disturbing aspect about the sci- more responsibility for what we do to very delicate balance. An example of a such a large change in such a short entists I know of who are climate de- the planet. Earth, passes through the atmosphere small number having a big impact con- time. The reason for the rapid increase The “Whirl of the Times” - and Light over Shadow The Public Square Jerry Van Voorhis them, they ironically took to worship tenance,” Baron quotes The New yearning for momentary unity sur- land. But symbols, which extol place Chandler Van Voorhis a dark circle for two minutes (the York Herald then: rounding the eclipse days later. Data or time, carry even more weight. Be- Merry Chase Farm Belvedere Marley Grange Gileswood Farm only way to see the sun) as a quest “Portly bankers about to start for can help us calculate the skies and cause they summarize belief, they Marshall, Virginia Middleburg, Virginia Millwood, Virginia Purcellville, Virginia The Public Square heard one per- for the light of life. home paused on their office steps build memorials well, but it won’t are not easy to confront. Yet casting $2,800,000 $2,195,000 $1,995,000 $1,950,000 son lately say: “Civilization feels The eclipse, a quite transient and turned their eyes above the touch the heart. light on them often illumines what like a thin cross (of law and order) event, appeared to offer many a pre- money making world; merchants Centuries ago, St. Augustine they might say about us. Prime Atoka Road location • 155.08 rolling & Gracious home with 5 BRs • Gourmet kitchen • Two- Understated elegance • Finely appointed home Immaculate custom-built craftsman home with gorgeous on the top of a volcano.” We are in cision and predictability not much stood in the doorways of their busy counseled that he who flees outwards In this case, there must be a high- mostly useable acres • Beautiful setting, tree lined story floor-to-ceiling window display of the Blue Ridge built in 1997 on 76 acres • 4 bedrooms, 3 baths, 2 finishes • Gourmet kitchen • Vaulted ceilings • Open a strange time generally, one where found elsewhere. Others, seeing the stores, alternately consulting the face loses touch with himself. He who er calling for our civilization than drive • Main house circa 1837 • 4 bedrooms, 4 Mountains • 3 FPs, coffered ceilings, random width half baths, 5600+ sq. ft. • Very private • 10 stall floor plan maximizes light & views • 1st floor master suite events - like the late unpleasant- solar pathway diagonally stretched of their watches and the face of the wanders from his own heart, moves streaming to worship the vaults of baths, 4 fireplaces • Improvements include 4 tenant rustic cherry floors • Large home office, gym, rec room, barn • 224 ft. X 128 ft. blue stone ring • Fine horse • Home office • Large family room opens to impressive ness in Charlottesville and the solar across the U. S. in the papers, thought sky; clerks and messengers, hurrying away from himself. There is nothing heaven while concurrently axing houses, 3 barns, indoor and outdoor riding arenas multiple porches and patios • Three finished stories, property • Choice ride-out • In conservation pool area with cabana and extensive stone terrace over- it was the U. S. political divide: op- along he crowded streets, ceased to wrong, he says, between our being the vaults of earth. The only way to eclipse - may have larger lessons. Paul MacMahon (703) 609-1905 approx. 10,000 sf. • Carriage house • Garage • 27 acres easement, bordered by farms in conservation easement looking neighboring lake • Large barn easily built out for posite points, Oregon and South knock and jostle one another….” ignorant, only neglecting to find out conquer prejudice is, after all, to rise horses • Land fenced & prepared for 2 acre vineyard Some 200 years ago, Johann Carolina, led them logically to this what makes us so. superior to all parts of it. For with Helen MacMahon (540) 454-1930 Tom Cammack (540) 247-5408 Wolfgang von Goethe wrote: ‘Ev- America’s attention was drawn Margaret Carroll (540) 454-0650 Helen MacMahon (540) 454-1930 erything nowadays…is being tran- human over heavenly conclusion. “…to the higher spheres….” that We may not heal our “wounded prejudice, at times, come elements scended notionally in thought as well It was different 100 years ago. In long ago July 29, 1878. The cast- limbs,” he reminds us, but “It is es- of hysteria. They arise from the com- as in action. No one knows himself American Eclipse, science journalist ing of superstition from the cathedral sential to find out what it is that it is forts of indignation. They can sweep any longer; no one can grasp the ele- David Baron writes inspiringly about of the skies, the awe of Earth, tip- damaging not to be aware of;….” us up in a preferred side. This is per- ment in which he lives and works…. the 1878 total solar eclipse. It was ping of the hat in a busy New York There is plenty of “fight” for us in haps “the whirl of the times.” Pure simplicity is out of the ques- viewed as unifying the young en- workplace, gratitude beyond the self, those words still - no one needs The Public Square believes we tion…people are stirred up much too ergy of the American nation. Then, wonder over who we are - all seem, to bow to the skies, or scrape the can learn valuably from events early in life and then carried away in astronomical science started replac- however, far removed from our spirit ground to unearth sealed monuments puncturing the news. Our real path the whirl of the times.” Could this ing loud noises and banging drums as a people today. So what is the sprinkling the past. Blaming others of totality is one separating light true today as well? from earlier generations who feared pathway in our hearts now? beyond the self shows we don’t think and shadow. As the eclipse of 1878 For the seven million around the the sun might not shine again. The In this age of Big Data, the world much of ourselves. ended false notions about the moon’s world joining millions here, the solar “pearlescent…corona around it that seems to argue, clamor, demand, ac- Symbols like stars and memori- shadow to the ancients, let us focus 111 E. Washington St. Stoneway Winchester Road Firethorn Lane eclipse was a rare and exhilarating no camera can capture,” made the cuse and be a babble of voices. Far als acting as time capsules weave a on the heavens still and memorialize event. Many, however, lined the path Earth seem “like a big place, but… from clarity, society loads itself up world. People can revere mountain the darkness surrounding our statues Middleburg, Virginia The Plains, Virginia Marshall, Virginia The Plains, Virginia of totality as an escape. Pleading ex- not…such a big place after all.” with behaviors, information, pat- peaks, be rapt by the boundless tides by using the light of Augustinian dis- $1,300,000 $1,195,000 $895,000 $795,000 ternal unity in world events troubling Observing how “a…typical work- terns, and prejudices - whether those of sea, the sweep of rivers, the mo- cernment to end shadows of hate. day assumed a new and exotic coun- of division in Charlottesville or the tions of stars, and the history of a Stone building circa 1800 • Completely updated • Well designed stucco single story • 3 BR • 4 full BA • 1.69 acres with frontage on Route 17, right off Located in a sought-after area between Middleburg and The Plains New roof • Pine floors • Corner lot • 6 offices • 2 half BA • Master bedroom w/his and hers dressing Route 66, currently zoned R-4 • New Marshall code • Main residence recently renovated • Large master suite and two Parking lot in rear • Shows well room/bathroom en suite • Library • Sun-filled sitting zoning calls for Gateway District, potential office additional generous sized bedrooms, each with their own full bath Ask a Council Member Paul MacMahon (703) 609-1905 room-dining room • Kitchen with breakfast nook and building, etc. • Solid stone house on property • Sold • Large gourmet kitchen • Lovely living and dining rooms • Mark Snyder only 484 customers. Reducing our tomers. Our six water-only custom- ilton and Purcellville are the only Our rates also include major replace- chef’s caliber appliances • 2 FP • Large mudroom off in "As Is" condition • Owner licensed real estate Wrap around porches with western views from the elevated site rates would lower quality standards ers do pay higher rates than inside towns that also charge water and ment costs by each asset’s expected 2 car garage • Cutting garden • Nestled on 10 private agent in VA • Charming guest house • Beautiful gardens and stonework Hello, Middleburg! The column by failing to fund costs unless we town but do not affect in-town rates. sewer service fees in addition to their useful life span. This does and will wooded acres in sought after Orange County hunt Paul MacMahon (703) 609-1905 Alix Coolidge (703) 625-1724 last month by Vincent Bataoel: “The decide to encourage dense, suburban The trade-off is the hard edge rates. Only Lovettsville still bills stabilize our utility rates since rates Alix Coolidge (703) 625-1724 Helen MacMahon (540) 454-1930 Next Five Years” alarmed me. In growth around town to add higher- between the village density in quarterly, rather than bi-monthly. would jump dramatically if the it, he writes his first priority as “… paying customers to subsidize rates Middleburg and its surrounding low- The following charts compare utility suddenly and unexpectedly Mayor of Middleburg: [is to] Reduce inside the town. Middleburg’s tiny density neighbors, versus somewhat the bills for the towns, alongside needed to replace an expensive as- water rates – the residents and busi- customer base makes reducing costs lower utility rates and a town sur- the three times higher claim by Mr. set. Middleburg implemented these nesses of the Town pay two to three difficult. rounded by suburban sprawl. Bataoel. The 5,000-gallon level changes gradually over several years in our utility rate model and updates times more for water and sewer ser- Long-standing policies maintain Until the early 2000’s, Middleburg represents moderate-consumption vice than any other municipality in our small, rural village. One policy, for a residential customer over two- it annually. Abandoning this model tried low rates. The utility did not now to pursue lower rates would Loudoun or Fauquier.” not extending utility service outside pay for anything unless it was clearly months. For reference, 5,000 gallons town limits, includes trade-offs. over two months averages 82 gallons (again) put the system at risk of de- Well! That may reflect a common broken and people complained. For clining service, wild rate fluctuations misperception, but there is much While this keeps Middleburg small example, Middleburg was not even per day and 576 per week. by discouraging unrestricted sub- or failure; all definitions of irrespon- more to the story. Many of his state- maintaining its water towers. What The charts above show weight- sible government. ments struck me as reckless. If oth- urban sprawl around us, it reduces resulted was a utility clearly in de- ed averages (in/outside town) for Cub Drive Oak Ridge Pleasant Vale Road 103 W. Federal Street ers do not address them this month, I prospects to grow the utility’s cus- cline by 1995. I am happy to report 5,000-gallon water and sewer costs The model bodes well for the util- will in October. tomer base to share costs and lower that this is no longer the case. by town and compare costs from ity’s future and for stable bills that Marshall, Virginia Warrenton, Virginia Delaplane, Virginia Middleburg, Virginia rates. other towns to ours. As you can see, principally rise at about the rate of This column presents results of an THE ANALYSIS $749,000 $705,000 $550,000 $434,900 analysis I worked on while Council Water utilities are highly regu- Middleburg customers do pay more. inflation each year. Middleburg also lated by the Virginia Departments I focused on the water utility rates However, Middleburg customers are now has long overdue plans to re- was away (no August work session). place old water lines in Ridgeview. 1% OWNER FINANCING AVAILABLE! • House Prime location, off Springs Road • Surrounded by Great Fauquier County location • Small tract surrounded by Flexible, open & bright commercial space • 2 floors, I studied water and sewer utility of Health and Environmental Qual- in Middleburg and other small towns clearly not paying two to three times built by current owner in 2003 • 4 bedrooms, 3 1/2 large farms & estates • House circa 1890 with 2 BR, large farms • Home built by current owner • 4 BR, 3.5 BA & separate entrances, high ceilings • Entire building rates, and bills for various consump- ity. Ours meet the same standards in Loudoun (from their web sites) more than other towns pay! My current council term expires baths • Fireplace • Screened porch overlooks Cub 1 1/2 BA, FP, hardwood floors, new kitchen • 2 FP, huge 2-car attached garage • Room under garage can be including all major systems recently renovated • tion levels in small Loudoun towns, that any town and city in Virginia with modest, but varying, numbers Again, the trade-off is that June 30, 2018. Due to my experi- Run and Rappahannock River • Hardwood floors • Garage • 2 sheds/studio potential • Tenant house • used as a wine cellar • Shades in all rooms • New flooring New roof, new stucco, new HVAC - immaculate & comparing them to ours. The fol- must meet, but with few customers of customers. Middleburg’s base is Middleburg keeps a small village at- ence, especially compared to others, County kitchen with Viking Stove • Hardiplank & Property shares large spring fed pond • Private setting throughout most of 1st floor & upstairs bathrooms • Freshly turn key space • Zoning offers many options • High lowing explains the cost issues and to spread costs. Middleburg’s 484 significantly smaller, with 484 cus- mosphere surrounded by rural, low- I am considering entering the may- brick exterior • 13.62 wooded and private acres on 13.21 acres painted • Basement had been workshop • 6.84 acres, fruit foot traffic location trade-offs to present an accurate pic- customers cover operations, main- tomers – 36% of the average of the oral race, rather than simply running level countryside, with a sustainable Paul MacMahon (703) 609-1905 trees, stone walls, mountain views • Owners motivated to sell! Helen MacMahon (540) 454-1930 ture. tenance, and periodic replacements. towns. My analysis incorporates system, but pays a bit more for water for another term on council. I will Paul MacMahon (703) 609-1905 Hamilton and Round Hill pro- varying factors. Some towns use (with stable costs over time). Where have more to say later, so watch this Paul MacMahon (703) 609-1905 ISSUES & TRADE-OFFS vide significant service outside their tiered rates, that is, each successive would you rather live? space. level of consumption is more expen- 110 East Washington Street • P.O. Box 1380 Middleburg is small, with fewer towns, with more customers outside THE FUTURE That is my opinion – what do you than 800 residents, but has a water than inside. Outside customers pay sive than previous levels. Hamilton think? I welcome all comments, sug- [email protected] Middleburg, Virginia 20118 utility system that would cost be- higher rates than inside customers. uses two tiers, and Purcellville has Middleburg rates now include gestions, and questions! tween fifteen to twenty million dol- These customers are in a captive mo- seventeen. The others, including foreseeable maintenance and opera- www.sheridanmacmahon.com (540) 687-5588 lars to build today. However, it has nopoly and subsidize in-town cus- Middleburg, use flat rates – each gal- tional costs to run the water treat- lon consumed costs the same. Ham- ment and wastewater infrastructure. ~ Be Local ~ mbecc.com mbecc.com ~ Be Local ~ Page 56 Middleburg Eccentric • September 28 ~ October 26, 2017 ProPerties in Hunt Country thIstLE hILL yoRKshIRE housE BRIdGEstonE
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Spectacular land with rolling, verdant fields, lush This fully renovated brick home by Swiss architect Henri de Stunning executive residence beautifully sited on 20 se- woodlands and a spring fed pond, on 415+ Heller in 1938 sits on 5+ professionally landscaped acresin cluded acres in Piedmont Hunt Territory. Com- gorgeous acres four downtown Warrenton. House has influences from the Mod- pletely remodeled in 2015 with extraordinary quality in unspoiled Hume. Offering ernistic Movement & listed on the Nat’l Register of Historic and design, features new gourmet kitchen and baths, parcels of 100+ acres each, this property is ideally Places. 5 BRs, 5.5 BAs, formal Living Room, Dining Room, new roof, geo-thermal system, garage with charming located off scenic Leeds Manor Road, amongst Den, Conservatory, gourmet Eat-in Kitchen, Family Room & apartment, fabulous pool & spa. Ideal for equestrians other beautiful estates, many in conservation 6 fireplaces. The grounds have over 100+ species of trees, with riding ring, fenced paddocks, run-in stalls and ex- easements. Easy access to I- 66 and within an hour shrubs, flowers, terraced gardens & stonewalls all centered cellent ride-out. Professionally landscaped. of the nation's capital. $5,000,000 around a sunken garden. 3-car Garage. $1,775,000 $1,695,000 Mary Ann McGowan (540) 687-5523 Cricket Bedford (540) 229-3201 Mary Ann McGowan (540) 687-5523 LIBERty hALL RECtoRtown wILLowCRoFt
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Just Reduced $300K! Circa 1770, Lovely Stone and Stucco A well maintained 2 story colonial style home has 4 bedrooms,3 Marshall~Fully renovated cottage nestled amongst large bathrooms, hardwood floors, 2 fireplaces, formal living & dining farms on 1 manicured acre. Enjoy a traditional country Farmhouse sits at the foot of the Blue Ridge Mountains, rooms, large mudroom, full basement & back up generator with 20+ acres surrounded by Protected Lands, Incredible home on the outside with a sophisticated, contemporary auto start. A large deck provides for outdoor entertaining while design within. 3-4 BRs, 2.5 BAs w/open Kitchen and Views, Meticulous exterior renovations include Re-Pointed taking in the beautiful views. Located in OCH territory with great Eat-In area, DR w/ original stone fireplace, LR with built- Stonework, Metal Roof, 2 Large Additions, Covered Porch, ride out (by permission). There is a 4 stall, center aisle barn with attached run in: well drained 120’ x 240’ grass schooling ring; 2 ins, bay window and fireplace, separate Office or 1st Floor Basement, Buried Electric, Well and Septic, Fully Fenced, large pastures & 3 paddocks. The 19.32 acrefarm,is surrounded Bedroom. Master Suite w/lux BA & His & Her Walk-ins. Mature Trees, Boxwoods, Ready for all your interior by larger holdings protected by conservation easements. A tractor New roof, 30+ new windows. Large open flagstone terrace finishes. $1,550,000 building & kennel complete the package. $1,300,000 and extensive landscaping. $1,135,000 Rebecca Poston (540) 771-7520 Emily Ristau (540) 687-7710 Cricket Bedford (540) 229-3201 ChIMnEys Potts MILL tAIL RACE FARM
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the Plains~One of Fauquier County's oldest properties Coming soon! Beautiful all brick and stucco Tudor Aldie~Wonderful horse property on 10 acres. Fully on 17.3 acres. The main house, c1790 is stucco over frame style home on 5 acres with sweeping lawns, in an idyllic fenced with tremendous ride out potential in and has heart pine floors, beamed ceilings, 5 Fireplaces, 6 setting. Spacious rooms, hardwood floors, updated Middleburg Hunt T erritory. Three level, 4 bedroom, 3 bedrooms 5 full and 2 half baths. It is surrounded by country kitchen, two family rooms, sun room opens to bath home perfect for extended family.Verizon FIOS, boxwood and perennial gardens with a lovely pool, pool a large deck, walkout lower level opens to terrace, Greenhouse and Pool. 4 stall & 2 stall shed row barns, house and stone cabin guest house. An old Virginia Classic elevator access to all three levels. Outstanding location paddocks, frost-free automatic waterers, 2 run-in sheds, minutes from Middleburg on a scenic country road. 80' x 140' riding ring. $748,000 and a must see! $1,100,000 Priced at $897,000 Rein duPont (540) 454-3355 Mary Ann McGowan (540) 687-5523 Rebecca Poston (540) 771-7520 Please see over 100 of our fine estates and exclusive country properties by visiting www.THOMAS-TALBOT.com
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