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Middleburg Town Council Report Dan Morrow The entire budget may be found on the Town’s web- Swearing In site at https://www.middleburgva.gov/documents. ary Clemens, html Clerk of the On June 6 Town Ad- Loudoun County ministrator Semmes re- Circuit Court quested, and Town Coun- kicked off the June 24 reg- cil approved without Gular monthly meeting of dissent an “administrative Middleburg Town Coun- amendment” to the Town’s cil, officially administer- budget, increasing from ing the Oath of Office to $50,000 to $160,000 the Mayor-Elect Bridge Little- line item covering “the ac- ton and Council Members tual cost . . . authorized by Darlene Kirk, Kevin Haz- Council,” for stabilizing ard, Peter Leonard-Mor- the historic church struc- gan, and Cindy Pearson. ture. This represents, she Mayor Littleton and the noted, a final cost that is Council Members official- around $30,000 less than ly begin their new terms in the total authorized. Mid- July dleburg’s General Fund Interim Council Contingency budget, she Member Appointment noted, “has enough funds to cover this additional Council Member amount with the need for Bridge Littleton’s election a General Fund appropria- to the post of Mayor left an tion.” empty seat on Council that must be filled by appoint- Town Treasurer Ash- ment, pending a special ley Bott reported that the election in November. Town’s books will un- dergo annual audit begin- Council voted to adver- ning the last week of July. tise the vacancy, with a re- The work is expected to be quest that anyone interest- complete by August 3. ed in filling the remainder of Littleton’s term submit Middleburg Charter a letter of interest to Town School Council. The Loudoun County The “new” Town Coun- Board of Supervisors cil will then, in July, select appears to oppose the and appoint someone to Loudoun County School fill the remainder of Little- Boards efforts to “sur- ton’s term. plus” Middleburg Elemen- tary School, according to Current plans call for the Town Administrator. the selection to be made in Semmes attended a June 7 a closed session of Coun- meeting of the Joint Board cil, not open to the public of Supervisors/School or Press. Photo by Middleburg Photo/Karen Osborne Monroe Board Committee at which Photo by Lauren R. Giannini At press time Town At- plans were discussed. Ac- torney Martin Crim had cording to Semmes, two been asked to consider members of the Charter whether or not the ap- School Board attended as To say that our day at the show was a success is pointment to Littleton’s well. They had not been vacant seat could be con- informed of the meeting an understatement. I had always loved Upperville, sidered publically on the by Loudoun County staff, grounds that, as an ap- according to Semmes. but I fell in love with the show all over again pointment to a legislative Salamander Plan post, it stood outside the on Friday, June 8. To be honest, this show has been legal guidelines generally “Inactive” applied to regular “per- Will Moore, Middle- knocking my socks off ever since I knew about it, sonnel” discussions. burg’s Town Planner and Town Budget Zoning Administrator re- but it’s different when you fall in love with your ported that, on June 14, story’s subject anew after all the years writing Following required the Middleburg Planning public hearings held on Commission “took action about it for a national magazine. May 10 and eliciting no to deem the Subdivision Full Story on Page 28 public input, Town Coun- Construction Plan applica- Full Story on Page 3 cil formally adopted its

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Lauren R. Giannini trainer, Gavin Moylan, who rode McLain focused on the impor- with McLain,” Gavin said. “I good pace and rhythm, McLain with McLain for the first time. tance of all the little details: posi- found his teaching system to be summarized his approach: “Posi- “I really liked his focus on tion of your toe on the iron, pick- very similar to what I try to prac- tion is key, solid lower leg, good he Rutledge Farm Ses- ing up the horse a little if it gets tice. A lot was very affirming. He balance in the upper body, nice sions debuted with a good equitation and form,” Gavin said. “Encouraging us to practice too low in front, slowing down did pay a great attention to detail contact with your hands. It’s all clinic taught by Olympic and establishing a rhythm – to — he doesn’t miss anything. As about your position.” medalist McLain Ward, good habits with our body angles to maintain the best control of the name just a few. I don’t often have someone cri- There’s actually more to it who offered a solid gold learn- tiquing my riding, it was wonder- Ting experience that showed his horse. Also, he emphasized the expertise as a professor of horse- consistent use of our eyes going manship. McLain was showing forward. The use of the eyes and at Upperville that week and, as carrying one’s hands above the exciting as he is in action over withers made me want to call out big jumps, he lived up to his to my students, who were audit- reputation of being a thoughtful, ing the clinic, and ask them: “Did detail-oriented clinician, thereby you hear what McLain just said? raising the bar on what riders We work on this all the time!” should expect to take away from Another topic that resonated a clinic. with Gavin was McLain’s em- On June 6, more than 50 peo- phasis on the importance of mak- ple gathered at the outdoor arena ing your dressage and flatwork of Rutledge Farm, managed by applicable to the jumper ring. Aleco Bravo-Greenberg whose “McLain said to work with your sights are focused on turning his horse on the flat and seek what is mother and late father’s Thor- difficult for them, but the aim is oughbred breeding facility into a for the flatwork to support your world-class hunter-jumper venue jumping, not to execute a dres- where amateurs and profession- sage test.” als can learn from high-perfor- Words of wisdom from one of mance riders. the best, and he certainly influ- McLain has won three Olym- enced horses and riders, improv- pic medals in show jumping: two ing their performance from start team gold (2004 Athens, 2008 to finish. Watching McLain teach Beijing) and team silver at 2016 four riders at Rutledge Farm was Rio, plus medals in the World like being witness to a master of It isn’t fair to other outstand- than that — all those endless Championships, World Cup, and his craft as he exhibits great un- ing rider-trainers to say nobody ful to have someone hone in so little details, which start with Pan American Games. McLain’s derstanding that riders are only as does it better, but watching quickly on what would best help the rider. The Rutledge Farm equine partners include the good as their basics and making McLain teach enhances his al- my riding. I will use my videos Sessions will offer more clinics great mare Sapphire with whom adjustment and suggestions so ready brilliant career record. No from the clinic as a self-teaching (dates TBA): Will Simpson in he earned both Olympic gold they could be better at achieving doubt there will be a stampede tool.” late summer, Chris Kappler in medals, plus team silver at the their goal: jumping clear rounds to secure a spot the next time It’s a known fact that riders November, Leslie Burr-Howard 2006 World Equestrian Games, over big, airy painted fences with McLain returns to Middleburg are only as good as their basics. in mid-November, and Peter Aachen. cups so shallow that rails some- to teach another Rutledge Farm Besides getting the horse mov- Wylde in June 2019. times topple just by the swish The four riders in the clinic in- Sessions clinic. ing forward and straight, bend- For more information: www. of air created by a horse in full ing around the inside leg, with cluded local hunter-jumper rider- bascule. “I would definitely ride again rutledgefarm.com

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~ Be Local ~ mbecc.com mbecc.com ~ Be Local ~ Page 6 Middleburg Eccentric • June 21, 2018 ~ July 26, 2018 Middleburg Eccentric • June 21, 2018 ~ July 26, 2018 Page 7 News of Note Lynn Symansky Hopes To Represent U.S. Ford’s Theatre Society Honors at World Equestrian Games in Tryon President Abraham Lincoln’s Legacy Lauren R. Giannini Their second place finish helped Sheila C. Johnson and Jack Nicklaus Receive the Lincoln Medal to secure the gold team medal highlight of the evening 2018 Lincoln Medal Presentation for the U.S. When they went to was the presentation of and Ovation as this year’s Red ynn Symansky has three Burghley, they finished sixth: “It chances to make the U.S. the Lincoln Medal to Carpet Sponsor. was magical – and years in the entrepreneur and phi- 3-Day Eventing Team making,” Lynn said. Lincoln Medal for the World Equestrian lanthropist Sheila C. Johnson, by Lynn’s newest upper-level AThe Honorable Mitch Landrieu, The Lincoln Medal, first be- Games, this September in Tryon, stowed in 1981 to Senator Mil- LN.C. There’s her longtime 4-star partner, Under Suspection (aka and philanthropist and golf cham- Pippy), a 2004 Holstein mare pion Jack Nicklaus, by Marie Os- ton R. Young, is an annual award partner, Donner; RF Cool Play, given by the Ford’s Theatre So- who just moved up to the 3-star owned by Mary Ann Ghadban, mond. The recipients, through has three- and four-star experi- their achievements and personal ciety to a person or persons who, level this season; and Under Sus- through their body of work, ac- pection. ence with other riders. Lynn has attributes, exemplify the lasting only had the ride on Pippy since legacy of Abraham Lincoln. complishments or personal at- “I’m technically qualified on tributes, exemplify the lasting January of this year, but earlier in Performance these three horses, but RF Cool June, they placed second in the legacy and mettle of character Play is a bit too green to be con- very technical CCI 3-star at the Valley, which used to be a large The event at historic Ford’s embodied by the most beloved sidered at this point in his ca- MARS Incorporated Bromont neighborhood riding community Theatre included memorable per- president in our nation’s his- reer,” Lynn said. “I’m incredibly CCI Three-Day Event in Canada. in Northern Virginia, and earned formances such as “Drift Away” tory, President Abraham Lincoln. fortunate to be in a position in her “A” rating with the Difficult by Clay Walker, “Don’t Stop -more which I have two potential WEG “Pippy is an amazing horse Believin’” by Rayshun LaMarr, — to have been competitive at Run Pony Club with her first Sheila C. Johnson is an en- horses, but you never know what 4-star horse, No It Tissant, an “Amazing Grace” by The Mc- trepreneur and philanthropist will happen between now and this level with multiple riders is Crary Sisters, the words of Presi- a testament to what an amazing Off-Track Thoroughbred, She whose accomplishments span then. It’s a long way away. “ has been competing since she dent Abraham Lincoln spoken by the arenas of hospitality, sports, athlete and fierce competitor she David Selby and “This is Me” Donner, owned by The Don- is,” Lynn said. “She was most re- was five years old, 18 of them TV/film, the arts, education, ner Syndicate, is known around internationally, and has com- and “He’s the Wizard” performed women’s empowerment and cently produced up to the 4-star by the Gala Ensemble. the eventing world. He’s a 4-time level by Hannah Sue Burnett, pleted over 10 four-stars around community development. She is veteran of the Land Rover Ken- who has been very helpful with the world: Kentucky, Badminton, The event also included a mov- founder and CEO of Salamander tucky CCI**** (formerly known the advice she’s given me on the Burghley, and Pau (France) and ing performance of the original Hotels & Resorts; Vice Chairman as Rolex), and his passport is mare. That’s a good part of what the 2014 WEG in Normandy. song “Shine,” which was writ- of Monumental Sports & Enter- well-stamped. 2017 was pretty helped this partnership to click The U.S. 3-Day squad for ten and performed by Marjory tainment; founding partner of special for Donner and Lynn so quickly. Mary Ann Ghadban WEG should be named towards Stoneman Douglas High School Black Entertainment Television – they tackled England’s two has been a very big supporter of the end of June. Look for a fol- students Sawyer Garrity and and an impassioned supporter of 4-stars, Badminton (early May) mine. She’s part of the syndicate low-up in the July issue, along Andrea Peña. The empowering women, education and the arts. In and Burghley (early September) that owns Donner and Coolio, with coverage of the 2018 Great anthem’s lyrics (“You may have 2016, she co-founded WE Capi- that bookended being called up and now she’s given me the op- Meadow International CICO3* brought the dark/ But together we tal, a venture capital consortium at the last minute to compete on portunity to have two potential and Nations Cup of Eventing™, will shine the light/ And whoah, to support female-led enterprises the U.S. Team in the FEI Na- WEG candidates, Donner and July 6-8. we will be something special/ and empower the next generation tions Cup of Eventing™ at Great Pippy.” Whoah, we’re gonna shine”) pay Continued On Page 24 Meadow International in July. For more information: tribute to the students’ 17 fallen Symansky grew up in Hunter SymanskyEquestrian.com classmates. Though the song was written for the purpose of personal healing, it quickly became an anthem showing the positive impact the arts have in inspiring hope and unity in the aftermath of tragedy. “The students’ song is about shining your light during the darkest moments in our lives,” Tetreault said. “We at Ford’s The- atre were inspired by their belief in the power of the arts to provide healing, to inspire others and to When Summer bridge divides. Their music reflects Abraham Lincoln’s values of courage, empathy, and creativity, and echoes his visionary words, which, during the darkest days of the Civil War, rekindled hope for a truly United States.” Sizzles... th First Lady Melania Trump Jul. 16 served as the honorary chair of the gala celebration. Honorary co-chairs were Mrs. Rima Al-Sa- YOU CAN CHILL OUT WHEN bah, Mrs. Abigail P. Blunt, Hon. Murial Bowser, Mrs. Candy Car- APPLETON CAMPBELL Deadline son, Mrs. Sandy Cornyn, Mrs. Kasey A. Crowley, Ms. Gloria SERVICES YOUR A/C! 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No small feat for the drivers or the antiques whatever it takes to corect the problem. they were piloting through Mon- RESPECTFUL golia and remote parts of Rus- We treat your home with respect sia, Europe, and the Alps, on an oxcroft Head of School In his current roles as Direc- and one in Education from the SOMEand OF leave OUR it as we foundSERVICES it. adventure of a lifetime! Both Catherine S. McGehee tor of Educational Technology Klingenstein Center at Teachers RESTORE YOUR TEETH competed in the Classic category awarded the Anna Gre- and History Department Chair, College, Columbia University. WATER TREATMENTCOMMITMENT WELL PUMP SERVICE and this rally added to the Lan- enway Griswold ’33 Fac- Northrup teaches students U.S. “This teacher’s thirst for JR Snider has• been serving the cia’s already significant rally his- ulty Chair, the oldest and most History and Advanced Place- knowledge and his continu- NOVA region for more than 30 years. tory. Tony Connor also brought Festeemed endowed chair at the ment Human Geography and DRAIN CLEANING VIDEO SEWER ous professional growth reveal his 356A to the 35th Deutsche all-girls boarding school, to Al- assists teachers and staff in im- his genuine interest in learning 100% SATISFACTION• Marque Concourse d’Elegance exander O. Northrup on Thurs- plementing a variety of techno- across disciplines,” said McGe- We want our clientsSEPTIC to EVALUATION be completely satisﬁ ed Lysa is thankful she found Middleburg Smiles after a bad held this May at Nottoway Park day, May 24 during the Awards logical tools which enhance the hee. Northrup has been the recip- • experience with some reconstructive dental work. Dr. Gallegos in Vienna, VA., where he took Assembly that precedes Com- classroom experience. He also 10% withALL the SERVICES work we AND do. If FOR you SENIORare not, CITIZENS,we will do ient of two National Endowment whatever it takes to correct the problem. and his team restored her beautiful smile and her confidence. She home the Chairman’s Award. mencement. shepherded a group of students for the Humanities grants, one OFF TEACHERS, VETERANS AND FIRST RESPONDERS. is thrilled with the result and appreciates the special attention to The Horses & Horsepower Established in June 1989, the in researching, designing, bud- from the National Science Foun- detail that makes her feel special every time she visits. show was the idea of the car- Griswold Chair is reserved for geting, and building the School’s dation, and a fellowship with the loving couple, the late David a faculty member “whose lead- first makerspace, The Innovation Stratford Hall Summer Institute. Lab at Foxcroft. % ALL SERVICES AND “Dr. Gallegos is one of the nicest people you will ever Mullins, and his wonderful wife ership transcends an academic He is one of just 15 teachers se- OUR CORE VALUES Joyce who brought two cars this 10 meet. I absolutely trust him and his whole team... discipline and strengthens the fi- “The Innovation Lab itself lected for a six-month workshop year, a 1961 Roll Royce Silver ber of the school community.” It exemplifies Alex’s philosophy on school desegregation funded REPAIRS FOR SENIOR they are so professional and they make you feel Cloud and 1985 Ferrari 308. The was previously held by Stephen of education and his pedagogy,” by the Library of Congress and TRUST RESPECT UNDERSTANDING comfortable. He even knows what kind of music I like concept has been well supported L. Matthews, head librarian and said McGehee. “Throughout the will attend the Washington Inter- OFF• CITIZENS• AND VETERANS and every time I come in, they have it playing for me. by the Horse Show’s 1st VP and master teacher who retired in process, he led as a guide on the national School Summer Insti- CREDIBILITY KINDNESS HUMOR I have never been happier with my smile.” McBride Farm owner - Barbara 2016 after 39 years at Foxcroft. side, not a sage on the stage, so tute for Teachers led by faculty • • Roux, who is not only an avid that the students truly owned from Harvard University’s Proj- Lysa, Middleburg Smiles Patient During his 20 years at equestrian but also car enthusiast Foxcroft, Northrup has held a va- their learning. It is an exceptional ect Zero. with a stable full of classics of riety of positions, ranging from example of student-centered edu- A frequent presenter at nation- her own. Her Porsche Speedster, webmaster and associate librar- cation, and The Innovation Lab al conferences, Alex was a mem- ROBERT A. GALLEGOS, DDS Ford T-Bird, Jaguar XKE, Ford now serves as the heart of inter- GT and Corvette convertible are ian to Academic Dean and Eng- ber of the committee charged 204 E FEDERAL STREET | MIDDLEBURG, VA 20118 lish Department Chair. He has disciplinary projects at Foxcroft with developing an Advanced always great to see, along with taught Spanish, English, and His- for all academic disciplines.” Placement course in Geospatial P: 540-687-6363 those brought by Joyce and many tory, coached soccer and basket- A true scholar, Northrup Information Science (GIS) and F: 540-687-6733 others in the area. As the caretak- ball, advised student clubs, and, holds a bachelor’s degree from Technology, which he integrated ers of these classics, the show not since 2017, served as the “Foxy the School of Foreign Service into his AP Human Geography If water runs through it, we do it! www.middleburgsmiles.com only gives them the joy of sharing their rev happy metallic thor- Fellow,” a faculty advisor to Fox- at Georgetown and two master’s course. oughbreds but also their interest- croft’s oldest and most beloved degrees — one in Library Sci- 540.687.5232 703.771.3308 JRSNIDER.COM ing stories of ownership. tradition, Fox/Hound. ence from Catholic University ~ Be Local ~ mbecc.com mbecc.com ~ Be Local ~ Page 18 Middleburg Eccentric • June 21, 2018 ~ July 26, 2018 Middleburg Eccentric • June 21, 2018 ~ July 26, 2018 Page 19 News of Note Piedmont Singers to be Choir-in-Residence at Introducing a Forest Revolution One Ton, Two Trees, One Price Repairing the Past – Growing the Future Christ Church Cathedral in Oxford England his week ACRE Invest- ment Management and it’s flagship reforestation program, GreenTrees, are rolling out a new commodity Tfor the carbon markets. Carbon + is a new bundled credit that links each verified emission reduction (VER) with two trees at a single price. Carbon+ creates a flywheel for those who want the best of two worlds. The bundling of one ton of carbon and two trees into a single transaction links reforestation carbon purchases to new forest creation. There are large levels of interest in this new offering as Carbon+ helps companies unify their goals —- Repair- ing The Past and Growing The Future. Trees are nature’s technology. Trees are scalable, deployable and can be planted anywhere in the world. Unlike other offset types, reforestation builds equity in the future, creating a multitude of additional benefits from water quality to water storage to biodi- versity values. “As the market leader in reforestation carbon, GreenTrees ABOUT GREENTREES 500 landowner partners, produc- Award in 2018 for the successful is uniquely positioned and ment. “Linked to the mission of ACRE Investment Management, GreenTrees® is the largest ing over 1,000,000 tons annually and scaled results to date. For pleased to be bringing this prod- on The American Carbon Reg- more information please visit uct offering to the marketplace,” Carbon+ is about connecting ve- reforestation program in North locity and scale with forests and America with more than 120,000 istry. 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Main Street, Marshall 540-837-4405 Church Cathedral, Oxford, Pied- GentleHarvest.com 8:00a.m. - 9:00p.m. Daily Healthy Plate, Healthy Pocket ~ Be Local ~ mbecc.com mbecc.com ~ Be Local ~ Page 20 Middleburg Eccentric • June 21, 2018 ~ July 26, 2018 Middleburg Eccentric • June 21, 2018 ~ July 26, 2018 Page 21 news of note Stephanie Young Received Mary Louise Leipheimer I am So Much More than My TBI Diagnosis Award for Excellence in Teaching at Foxcroft School

tephanie Young, who Young, a Washington, DC visor, Young also serves on the McGehee lauded Young’s experience into her classroom puts her responsibility native who graduated from School’s Judicial Committee character as well as her class- to augment discussion.” as role model at the cen- Foxcroft in 2000, has taught and its Diversity and Inclusion room expertise. “Stephanie’s Young holds a BA in Inter- ter of her teaching, and History at her alma mater since Committee. gift for self-reflection, her hon- national Relations from Syra- who challenges students — in 2013. She introduces freshmen First and foremost, however, esty and integrity, and her way cuse University and a dual Juris Sclass and out — to look at the to World Cultures, prepares of speaking truth with love she acts as a role model for stu- Doctor degree from American world from different points of upperclassmen for Advanced dents. “My roles at Foxcroft are was evident when she was a University’s Washington Col- view, received the Mary Lou- Placement World History ex- a teacher, advisor, resident fac- student here,” said McGehee, lege of Law and Université de ise Leipheimer Excellence in ams, and has presented electives ulty, and role model,” she once adding that as a teacher, “Ms. Paris X-Nanterre, France. A Teaching Award from Catherine in such topics as international wrote. “My position as a role Young challenges students to member of the New York Bar, I Refuse to ALLOW Two Seconds to S. McGehee, Head of Foxcroft relations, constitutional law, model is most important to me analyze the world from the di- Stephanie has served as a con- Define My Life School, on Thursday (May 24) and “Freedom in America: On because I think it’s the one that verse lens of race, ethnicity, tract attorney specializing in at the School’s annual Awards the Road to Equality.” A dorm girls will emulate most.” religion, gender, and political French language litigation sup- Assembly. parent and Freshman Class ad- views, and she brings real-life port. McGehee also called Young I was the victim of cyber bullying in Middleburg Community a “master at student-centered 8th grade, and my counselor actually teaching practices and project- Farmers Market told me it was all my fault. I never based learning” who uses group realized how cruel kids could be. By my Seasonal fresh produce, fruits, herbs, projects not just for absorbing utism is a Diagnosis am very grateful to all the people the content being taught, but NOT a Life Choice who helped me during a trying sophomore year, I was deeply depressed. honey, teas, baked goods, grass fed also for developing the skills of Since as long as I time. On March 9, 2015, I OD’d on Advil and beef & lamb, free range eggs, pasture collaborating effectively, evalu- can remember, I have The Next Chapter my migraine medication. raised chicken, chips, salsas, hummus, ating one’s own contributions, Abeen different from other people. Currently, I work part-time at and learning from mistakes. Even when I was very young, I Sam’s Club. I managed to find a gourmet cakes, popcorn, barbecue was hyperactive in school and The Mary Louise Leiphe- room to rent for less than $600 a with fixins, goat cheese, cut flowers, had trouble managing my anger. month in Sterling. But, it’s really imer Excellence in Teaching I would throw tantrums and yell hard to find affordable housing in No one in Loudoun should lose their future to a few seconds of desperation. and more! Award was established in 2014 at people all the time. I really Loudoun. I can’t drive, so I have For more information by Foxcroft’s Board of Trust- wanted to be more like my class- to use public transportation to get ees to honor the retiring Head mates—to be normal. But, I just to my job, run errands, and see EndtheNeed.orgEndtheNeed.org at the Market: of School who spent 40+ years couldn’t. my friends. But, there aren’t that Paul Eden, Market Manager at the School as a teacher and Eventually, my parents told many routes, and the buses don’t administrator. Young is the me that I was autistic—that I had always run on the weekend, so I Real People. their stories. or Weekdays first former student of Leiphe- a condition called Asperger Syn- have to be careful of where I live Hear 8:30 a.m.—4:30 p.m. imer’s to receive the honor, drome. That means I have trouble and where I work. Unexpected Stories. their victories. meeting, relating to, and con- Tina Staples, Town of Middleburg which recognizes a classroom One day, I would like to go Celebrate teacher with a tenure of at least necting with other people. That back to Northern Virginia Com- how you can help. [email protected] makes a normal life very difficult munity College and finish my three years. Previous recipients indeed. I struggle to find afford- Right Here in Loudoun. Learn are Maria Evans, Ph.D., Susan Associate’s degree, but money able housing, keep a long-term challenges have stopped me so A program of Special thanks to our sponsors: See you at our new home behind the 540-687-5152 Erba, and Steven McCarty. job, or stay in a relationship. far. I think people who want to be Young is the first alumna to win www.middleburgva.gov When I turned 20, my parents independent and support them- Middleburg Bank! We have new venders plus the award as well as the first moved out of the area without selves should be able to find the Follow us on Facebook: who was a student during Lei- telling me. I went to live in a help they need. your traditional favorites! Middleburg Community pheimer’s tenure. homeless shelter, where I stayed No one in Loudoun should Painting by Deb Cadenas for 75 days. The volunteers there have to face life’s basic chal- Farmers Market fed me, made sure I had medical lenges alone. LOUDOUN CHAMBER’S 2017 care, and helped me find a job. I 1968 NONPROFIT FIFTY YEARS 2018 OF THE YEAR 1968 FIFTY YEARS 2018 ~ Be Local ~ mbecc.com mbecc.com ~ Be Local ~ Page 22 Middleburg Eccentric • June 21, 2018 ~ July 26, 2018 Middleburg Eccentric • June 21, 2018 ~ July 26, 2018 Page 23 news of note Wegmans Great Meadow 4th of July Celebration

Kira Topeka for the 4th of July Celebra- take to the sky and see skydiv- Pony rides will be available Wegmans, and $40 at the gate. tion,” says Robert Banner, ers glide back down to earth. for a small fee. For guests seeking a larger he Great Meadow President of Great Meadow. The crowd is invited onto the Attendees are welcome to setup, North Rail and South Foundation in The Set in the rolling hills course for a giant tug-o-war pack a picnic and drinks, or Rail Tailgates are available. Plains, VA is pleased of Fauquier Country, Great and to cool down in the mist enjoy fare from the variety of Each tailgate space comes to welcome Wegmans Meadow is a picturesque ven- from the rain machine. When food vendors, serving every- with a 10’x20’ space and two as the title sponsor of its an- ue for all the best parts of the the sun has set, the racecourse thing from shaved ice to gour- vehicles passes. Umbrella Tnual Independence Day fes- 4th of July, from tailgating will be illuminated by the larg- met tator-tots to slow churned Boxes, Tailgates and Jeffer- tivities. The 2018 Wegmans to fireworks. Gates open at 4 est firework display in North- ice cream. New for 2018, son Boxes offer premier space Great Meadow 4th of July o’clock on the 4th and the day ern Virginia, set to music. Great Meadow is pleased to right on Member’s Hill. Celebration will take place on is packed with fun for the en- While the show dazzles on have teamed up with the lo- Great Meadow Foundation Wednesday, July 4th. tire family. The show begins the racecourse, activities for cal brewery, Old Bust Head to was founded in 1984 by the 2018 marks the 30th an- with 92.5 WINC FM broad- children and adults abound on offer guests craft beer. Beer late local businessman and niversary of Great Meadow casting live from the Stewards Members Hill. Endless enter- sales will be conveniently lo- philanthropist, Arthur “Nick” hosting a 4th of July event and Stand and continues with dem- tainment awaits with a giant cated on Members Hill, mean- Arundel. Great Meadow con- it promises to be the best year onstrations on the racecourse. rock wall, inflatable obstacle ing none of the action will be tinues to uphold his vision, yet! See high powered rocketry course, laser-tag and boun- missed while grabbing a cold serving as home to Twilight cy houses. The Andre Foxx brew. Polo, the Virginia Gold Cup “Wegmans has long been a displays from interscholastic engineers and a polo exhibi- Band will be performing live Admission is per vehicle Races, the Great Meadow In- tremendous supporter of Great throughout the day. The best ternational FEI Eventing Na- Meadow and we are thrilled to tion from the Great Meadow with a GA Car Pass priced at Polo Club. Watch helicopters part? All the fun is included $35 in advance online or at tions Cup™ and many other have them as a title sponsor with admission! Additionally, community events. Market Salamander Grand e-opening

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~ Be Local ~ mbecc.com mbecc.com ~ Be Local ~ Page 24 Middleburg Eccentric • June 21, 2018 ~ July 26, 2018 Middleburg Eccentric • June 21, 2018 ~ July 26, 2018 Page 25 News of Note Ford’s Theatre Society Honors Middleburg Town Council Report Continued from page 7 Continued from page 1 of female entrepreneurs. Ad- tion in 2004. Both were inducted and Justice Albie Sachs (2010); tion for The Residences at Sala- “followed up” with both Town ditionally, Johnson is a Leader- into the International Pediatric filmmaker George Lucas (2009); mander as inactive.” Staff and legal counsel for ship Council member of Harvard Hall of Fame in 2010, and their actors James Earl Jones (2014), Salamander, he noted, had 30 Middleburg Bank “regarding Kennedy School and founder of charitable legacy was celebrated Ruby Dee (2008) and Sidney days “to take action to revive the the potential acquisition of [the the Sheila C. Johnson Fellow- with the renaming of globally re- Poitier (2009); Dr. Maya Ange- application or it will be automati- bank’s] parking lot.” ship, which supports emerging nowned Miami Children’s Hos- lou (2008); singer Aretha Frank- cally withdrawn. Fun Shop Seeks leaders committed to reducing pital to Nicklaus Children’s Hos- lin (2009); and Justice Sandra If that happens “any resub- Conveyance of disparities in African-American pital, and the rebranding of the Day O’Connor, Former Associ- mittal would be treated as a new Right of Way communities through efforts in Miami Children’s Health System ate Justice, United States Su- application. Thirty years ago, in 1988, health care, education, econom- hospitals to Nicklaus Children’s preme Court (2008). Middleburg Town Council “va- ic development, public policy, Health System, which includes Ford’s Theatre Society New residential housing on criminal justice reform, social 14 outpatient facilities located the Salamander property was a cated and conveyed to the es- entrepreneurship and a variety of throughout Florida. Nicklaus is One of the most visited sites in major issue of debate during the tate of Louis Dimos” part of a other fields. Trustee and national chair of The the nation’s capital, Ford’s The- debates preceding a narrow, one- larger right-of-way which now First Tee, which teaches valu- atre reopened its doors in 1968, vote decision to approve the ini- “comprises the eastern portion Jack Nicklaus changed the more than a hundred years after of the property on which South- face of golf as a player, designer, able character-building life les- tial Salamander project. sons through the game of golf. In the assassination of President ern States is located. Known as businessman, philanthropist and Abraham Lincoln. Operated Moore reported that the Town the South Pickering Street Right goodwill ambassador. Nicklaus, 2017, he became a spokesperson had been in touch with Salaman- and the Nicklaus Companies a through a partnership between of Way adjoining Washington known globally by his moniker Ford’s Theatre Society and the der about the matter. Street, the plot is 90 feet long and the “Golden Bear,” won a record Trustee of PGA REACH—the Assisted Living charitable arm of the PGA of National Park Service, Ford’s 40 feet wide. 18 major championships and is Theatre is the premier destination Complex Application widely considered the greatest America, with focuses on youth, In March, Page Allen request- military, diversity, and inclusion. in the nation’s capital to explore The Planning and Zoning ed, on behalf of the Fun Shop, rights of way at a price “no great- cided that top priority should be ing Library was recognized for player in golf history. He is the and celebrate Abraham Lincoln’s Administrator also reported that that the remaining portion of that er than the property’s fair market given to determining whether or its work at the May 11 annual fourth person in history—and Past recipients of the Lincoln ideals and leadership principles: the Planning Commission had right-of-way, 157 feet long and value or its contributory value to not conveying the Right of Way meeting of Visit Loudoun. Ken the first athlete or sportsman—to Medal include former NFL play- courage, integrity, tolerance, “received a presentation” from the abutting property, whichever to the Fun Shop would impose Reid was honored as Volunteer be honored with the Presiden- er Peyton W. Manning (2017), 40 feet wide, be vacated by the equality and creative expression. lic have recognized Ford’s for theatre landscape. In the past dean applicant seeking to build an Town and conveyed to The Fun is greater.” any public inconvenience. of the year for his “dedication tial Medal of Freedom (2005), businessman and philanthropist assisted living facility in the 400 and service to the Middleburg the Congressional Gold Medal Ronald O. Perelman (2017), civil Ford’s Theatre Society was the superior quality of its artis- cade, the mission of Ford’s The- Shop, Inc., in which former May- A public hearing on the matter Once that is determined a for- founded under the guidance tic programming. With works atre Society expanded to include block of East Washington Street. or Betsy Davis is a principal. is also required, Moore noted. mal appraisal would be required Business and Professional Asso- (2015) and now the Lincoln Med- rights activist Diane Nash (2016); ciation.” al. Champions of pediatric health Former Secretary of State Dr. of executive producer Frankie from the Tony-nominated Come education as a central pillar. This The applications, labeled The Fun Shop owns all prop- After the public hearing, to accurately determine the prop- care, Nicklaus, and his wife, Condoleezza Rice (2015); Con- Hewitt, who, during her 35-year From Away, the nationally ac- expansion led to the creation and AMA 18-01 and SUP 18-01 are erties adjoining the Right of Way and at its discretion, Council erty’s value, either free-standing Fire Hydrants Barbara, lead the Nicklaus Chil- gressman John Lewis (2007); tenure, established Ford’s as a claimed Big River to the world construction of the Center for currently tabled and the applicant to the east and west. According may also appoint, according to or in terms of “added value” to Repainted living, working theatre produc- premieres of Meet John Doe, Education and Leadership, which informed that an amendment to the Fun Shop property. dren’s Health Care Foundation, The Honorable John D. Dingell to Moore “certain improvements Moore, “three to five people to Town Administrator Martha which supports numerous pedi- (2014); Holocaust survivor and ing performances that highlight- The Heavens Are Hung In Black, opened in February 2012. For its Middleburg’s current Compre- have been placed” over the years view such public Right of Way By all accounts, the land has ed the diversity of the American Liberty Smith, Necessary Sacri- accomplishments, the organiza- hensive Plan would be required Semmes reported that IES had atric healthcare services in South author Elie Wiesel (2012); hu- “encroaching on the right-of-way and report in writing any [public] not been used as a functioning been repainting the town’s faded Florida and nationally, raising al- man rights activist Archbishop experience. Since the arrival of fices, The Widow Lincoln and tion was honored in 2008 with for them to be considered. . . . including fencing and a stor- inconvenience that would result public right of way for decades. Paul R. Tetreault as Director, The Guard, Ford’s Theatre is the National Medal of Arts. and fading fire hydrants. Public most $90 million since its incep- Emeritus Desmond Tutu (2010) A “New” Parking Lot age shed used by the applicant.” from discontinuing the right-of- Awards response, so far, has been posi- critics and the theatregoing pub- making its mark on the American way. Town Attorney Martin Crim Middleburg has the legal right Middleburg’s National Sport- tive. informed Council that he had to vacate and convey certain After some debate Council de-

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~ Be Local ~ mbecc.com mbecc.com ~ Be Local ~ Page 26 Middleburg Eccentric • June 21, 2018 ~ July 26, 2018 Middleburg Eccentric • June 21, 2018 ~ July 26, 2018 Page 27 Places & Faces Orange County “Kermit” Stars As American Foxhound Champion at Virginia Hound Show Grand Champion at Bryn Mawr By Lauren Giannini Photos By Liz Callar range County What makes that accom- dogs or bitches) happens to be Back in 2017 when Kermit the pack, and I thoroughly Hounds might still plishment even more sig- one of the “get” that showed earned his Grand Champion- enjoy working with him. Ker- be celebrating two nificant is the fact that- an in the Stallion Hound class ship at Virginia, John Coles, mit’s first crop of offspring brilliant days in late other Orange County hound that Kermit won at Virginia MFH Orange County, said, successfully hit the show ring spring when they won the claimed the Reserve Champi- en route to the breed title. “Kermit’s one of the most this year, and Kermit’s daugh- OAmerican Foxhound Champi- onship, following in Kermit’s That “Shown With 3 Get” correct and athletic hounds ter Juicy stood reserve in the onship at the Virginia Hound footsteps, so to speak, at both makes for a competitive class we’ve ever had. We couldn’t American Champion Hound Show and one week later that Virginia and Bryn Mawr. and a fun one to watch. Juicy be prouder.” classes at Virginia and Bryn same hound earned bragging is by Kermit out of Orange Mawr. I’m excited to enter What many might not real- Nothing has changed on Randy Medd won the Amateur Horn Blowing Neil Amatt, Huntsman at Loudoun Fairfax was second in huntsman Reg Spreadborough & Joan Strahler rights for being top dog, liter- ize unless they happen to be County “Justice” — the suc- how they feel about Kermit, them this season.“ the Professional horn blowing contest ally, at the Bryn Mawr Hound crazy about bloodlines (it’s cess of sire and progeny has who has muscled out and ma- Enter, as in be part of the Show where Orange County actually quite fascinating, but to be a most soul-satisfying tured; he’s in the prime of his pack in the hunting field. “Kermit” won both the Amer- you have to pay attention) is reward for the many years life. He hunts well. In fact, Juicy is already a champion, a ican Foxhound title and the that Orange County “Juicy”, Reg Spreadborough, OCH Reg said, “I’m thrilled with young one and she shows ev- Grand Championship or Best the Unentered Bitch (gender Huntsman, has dedicated to Kermit. He’s a great hound, ery sign of proving that apples In Show. term: foxhounds are either the breeding program. all business in the middle of don’t fall far from the tree.

Princess Anne huntsman Martyn Blackmore Blue Ridge Huntsman Graham Buston & Sheri Bayly Princess Anne huntsman Martyn Blackmore

STony Leahy, Vicky Crawford & Joe Davies Bundles Murdock collecting the silver for OCH judge’s and officials. Henry Nylen-Middletown Valley Beagles-won Judge Marty Wood, looking at Kermit the Junior whip cracking contest

OCH huntsman Reg Spreadborough & Joan Strahler Fiona Anderson showing OCH hound Fiona Anderson showing OCH hound OCH huntsman Reg Spreadborough OCH huntsman and Bundles Murdock ~ Be Local ~ mbecc.com mbecc.com ~ Be Local ~ Page 28 Middleburg Eccentric • June 21, 2018 ~ July 26, 2018 Middleburg Eccentric • June 21, 2018 ~ July 26, 2018 Page 29 Places & Faces Upperville Horse Show: Better & Bigger Than Ever! Upperville, VA - By Lauren Giannini Photos By Teresa Ramsay

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Mike Smith Wall of Honor Inductiees Presentation lease note: The opin- delphia’s more rural ‘burbs money. Richards, longtime support- Upperville’s army of volun- ions expressed in this to Virginia in my mid-20s When I arrived at the ers of the show, Bert and I teers keeps coming back ev- report are the per- to work on a Thoroughbred Upperville showgrounds that experienced the hospitality ery year because they love sonal observations farm near Doswell — no, not Friday and met up with Bert of the 1853 Club. It was ab- the show. of a lifelong horseperson/ the birthplace of Secretariat, on the jumper side, we start- solutely fabulous! A few fast facts: Upper- Pprofessional writer-photog- but nearby, and right around ed walking around. It was all FYI: the incomparable ville’s 1500 stalls were sold rapher, who decided this year the time of his brilliant Triple so beautiful, everything from Tutti Perricone and her Back out with a waiting list, and to attend the Upperville Colt Crown. A personal relation- the ambience to the horses. Street Catering, based in more than 2,000 horse-and- & Horse Show as a tourist ship resulted in a soft land- We were delighted with ev- Middleburg, provides the rider combinations competed albeit officially there as cre- ing in Casanova where I was erything. The people we scrumptious array of edi- throughout the week. Tens of dentialed working press. To fortunate to re-do my child- encountered who were con- bles – both in the 1853 Club thousands of viewers around accomplish this fairly, the hood, so to speak, thanks to nected with the show, both (RSVP in advance) and the the world watched the live writer invited a former Iowa an Auntie Mame-like men- paid and volunteer, were all hospitality tents. Don’t at- broadcast stream that fea- farm girl, a longtime friend tor: the late Gretchen B. Ste- so very nice and helpful. We tend Upperville on a strict tured more than 1,500 riders and sort-of sibling, who phens, ex-MFH Casanova went shopping and one of our diet, not with Tutti providing and 1,200 horses represent- loved her day at Upperville and really good sporting art- first stops was the Dubarry the food. ing 40-plus states and five several years ago and is great ist. In retrospect, Gret was an booth to re-stock on leather At Friday’s FEI CSI4* foreign countries. Big shout- company on an outing. outstanding influence on my care products for my signa- Welcome Stakes held in Up- outs to Upperville’s pre- To say that our day at the writing, but the point is that ture boots (while I almost perville’s Jumper Ring 1 – senting sponsor, St. Bride’s show was a success is an un- I developed all new roots be- drooled all over a new de- possibly the most beautiful Farm, located right around derstatement. I had always cause I dared to go after my sign). show ring and setting in the the country corner from the loved Upperville, but I fell in dreams – to live in the heart Shopping at Upperville world – we enjoyed the hos- showgrounds, Buckeye Nu- love with the show all over of Virginia’s horse country Horse Show is outstanding pitality tent behind the spec- trition, Mars Petcare, Lugano again on Friday, June 8. To was my heart’s desire from Diamonds, and Palm Beach the time I was 12 when I with more than 100 vendors tator stands on the west side be honest, this show has been selling everything from farm of the ring. From there, you Masters, and to all the levels Dr. Betsee Parker and Mike Smith present Champion & Reserve honor5 in the medium pony division knocking my socks off ever joined the AHSA (now US equipment to tack, riding at- can photograph the action as of sponsors who, year after since I knew about it, but it’s Equestrian) as a junior and tire, jewelry, art – you name horses and riders navigate the year, keep this show alive different when you fall in received a membership pin it, you can shop ‘til you drop. big painted fences, hoping to and growing. More than 25 love with your story’s sub- and year’s subscription to And the food vendors – lots jump clear and within the area charities have benefitted ject anew after all the years the Chronicle of the Horse, of variety of cuisine, and re- time allowed. Some of my from the show. writing about it for a national which introduced me to ally really good. You have to favorite photos from that ring It isn’t too early to make magazine. Fauquier County, Virginia… experience all that the show have the Blue Ridge Moun- plans for next year. You don’t Upperville has come a I have always loved offers to believe it. tains in the background. need to know horses to enjoy long, long way. What’s obvi- Upperville with hunters and There’s so much to see and Punkin Lee masterminds Upperville Horse Show. It’s ous is the outstanding dynam- jumpers each on their own do at Upperville that even a the hospitality with help a great “field trip” for kids ic that has developed to keep side of John Mosby Highway jaded horse-junkie like my- from Diane Jones. Punkin of all ages: you, your family, this venerable show growing. — a multi-ring extravaganza self felt that fresh excitement owns Journeyman Saddlers friends, co-workers, incom- Show manager Tommy Lee of gorgeous equids and ac- as if I were seeing the show in Middleburg; Diane is ex- ing relatives – bring your Jones met his match when complished equestrians in for the first time. ecutive director of the Vir- boss. It’s good for your health Michael Smith became the the most spectacular setting – all that great exercise walk- (would make a glorious Na- It was a gazillion times ginia Gold Cup Races and show’s president: their com- more fun because Bert was happens to be married to the ing around the show complex bined passion for this historic tional Geographic cover). show because Tommy Lee – much more fun than a gym reminder of Virginia’s glori- Upperville is a 7-day mara- so obviously enjoying her- or treadmill – and spending thon that gains momentum self. She was fun, and unin- is her husband (the Joneses ous past, founded in 1853 tentionally funny with her have been an amazing family a day surrounded by all that when horses ruled the roads and pace, like a good Thor- in the horse world for many beauty: win, win. and byways of the Piedmont, oughbred turning for home, observations, reminding me until the grand finale on Sun- how lucky we are to live decades). Big shout-out to Honestly, I fell head over has brought the oldest horse in this gorgeous area with show secretary Ginny Mc- heels in love with Upperville show in the nation into a bril- day: the FEI (International Carty, who works year-round all over again. liant new era. Equestrian Federation of a tradition like Upperville. Sport) CSI 4-star known as Thanks to good friends, Mad to make this show happen. I’m a wannabe Virgin- the Upperville Jumper Clas- Cap Farm’s Jeanne Black- Although there are paid per- www.upperville.com ian. I emigrated from Phila- well and Jennifer & Allen sonnel, the bottom line is that sic, worth $216,000 in prize McLain Ward riding HH GiGi’s Girl ~ Be Local ~ mbecc.com mbecc.com ~ Be Local ~ Page 30 Middleburg Eccentric • June 21, 2018 ~ July 26, 2018 Middleburg Eccentric • June 21, 2018 ~ July 26, 2018 Page 31 Places & Faces Upperville Horse Show: Better & Bigger Than Ever! Photos By Teresa Ramsay

Monica Greenburf presenting the winner of the Herman Greenburg memorial stakes class to Jocelyn MacDonald Dr. Betsee Parker Presents Championship to Scott stewart and “Lucador”

Barbara Roux and grand Daughter in the Leadline Class Sue Clarke riding in the Piedmont invitational Hack Colson and Guy Cambria Walk Trot Winner

Virginia Fout Presents cooler to Victoria colvin Winner of the Paul & Eve Fout Carol Holden Presents the TB Ht. Developement Ribbon to Scottie Sherman Logan and Virginia Fout riding in the family class JosephKeusch winning the Piedmont Invitational Hack go as you please Handy Class.

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riends of the Blue Ridge strate a clear commitment to en- mental Studies teacher. In his der I experienced while walk- college fund will go a long way Mountains (FBRM), vironmental stewardship through essay Zach stated: “My teacher, ing through the woods, learning in making that happen. Thanks a 501(c)(3) non-profit participation in school projects, Mr. McGranahan (sic), and I vis- from a man whose knowledge too for allowing me to be part of profit environmental - or internships, and community ac- ited the Blackburn Appalachian far surpasses mine, distilled in that process.” ganization dedicated to preserv- tivities; Have performed a mini- Trail Center in Round Hill, Vir- me a desire to preserve and pro- The award consists of $1,000 Fing, enhancing, and celebrating mum of 8 hours of volunteer ginia. Upon hiking ten minutes tect this resource for others to scholarship toward college tu- the Blue Ridge Mountains, is service during their senior year and witnessing a breathtaking experience...... I look forward to ition and a framed certificate, pleased to announce the award- working directly on projects on overlook, I knew this to be a advancing my knowledge of en- awarded to Zach at Loudoun ing of the “Jane Pratt Blue Ridge the Blue Ridge Mountains spon- natural resource we as a people vironmental stewardship.....I see Valley High School’s Awards Mountains Education Award” to sored by FBRM or like-minded must protect. Having lived in it as an opportunity to surround Assembly. The future certainly a graduating High School Se- environmental organizations and; Philadelphia for the first thirteen myself with like-minded individ- looks bright when young adults nior in our 5-county project area Receive unanimous endorsement years of my life, I was used to uals and further my knowledge like Zach, and teachers such as (Loudoun, Clarke, Fauquier, to receive the Award from repre- looking to the horizon and seeing of both local and global environ- Mr. McGranaghan, appreciate and Rappahannock, in VA., and sentatives of the High School and aesthetically polluted landscapes, mental concerns.” and are willing to dedicate them- Jefferson, WV). The Award, es- FBRM. complete with tall buildings and Mr. McGranaghan also ex- selves to, maintaining and pre- tablished in 2014 in memory of This year’s honoree is Zach plentiful condominium com- pressed: “...my thanks and ap- serving our beautiful mountain founding FBRM member Dr. Klonicke, a graduating senior plexes. Now living in Virginia, preciation to Friends of the Blue environment. Jane Pratt is bestowed upon grad- from Loudoun Valley High my entire paradigm of the natural Ridge for their generous support For more information about uating seniors who are: Currently School who will be attending world has shifted. No longer do of our local mountains and eco- enrolled in or have completed an I know a life of environmental FBRM: www.friendsofblu- Virginia Polytechnic Institute systems through the scholarships eridge.org environmental studies/biologi- and State University in the Fall. ignorance, but instead, a deep they offer our students. Zach cal sciences program with a B Zach was nominated by Mr. appreciation for what nature self- will make a good environmental grade average or better; Demon- Liam McGranaghan, Environ- lessly offers. The childlike won- steward and your support of his ~ Be Local ~ mbecc.com mbecc.com ~ Be Local ~ Page 40 Middleburg Eccentric • June 21, 2018 ~ July 26, 2018 Middleburg Eccentric • June 21, 2018 ~ July 26, 2018 Page 41 Progeny 33 Receive Diplomas at Congratulations to the Hill School Class of 2018 Foxcroft School’s 104th Commencement Local Girls Take Top Prizes to lead an “independent group” Photo by Middleburg Photo/Doug Gehlsen Photo/Doug Middleburg by Photo

“We’re extremely GRATEFUL our grandchildren are at a school that LOVES what they do as much as HILL does.” oxcroft School Board Friday include Student Head during McGehee’s installa- You pushed the boundaries, had good advice for the gradu- Chair Anne Michele of School Pradyuta Padma- tion as Head of School early used your resources, and kept ates, and Trinity’s closing “At The Hill School, the climate and environment is one of complete Lyons Kuhns ’87 and nabhan (Chantilly, VA., Uni- in their freshman year. “That plugging along. You excelled remarks were right on. “No acceptance. The teachers have always made us feel welcome, even Head of School Cath- versity of Pittsburgh), who was my first clue that you academically, on the athletic matter what the next step for rine S. McGehee handed out received the Dudley Cup, and were an independent group,” fields, in student leadership, you may be, put your best foot when it is not a planned visit. They are happy to have us there – they F33 diplomas and celebrated Bella Bigelow (Middleburg), said Boswell. “I remember and in your personal goals.” forward, and strut like [mod- know the grandparent role is important and they embrace that. Our the outstanding accomplish- winner of the top junior class thinking that if this is how it It is true. The Class of el] Naomi Campbell through grandchildren are fortunate to be in such a magical environment.” ments of a number of local prize, the Mildred Greble Da- is after you have only known 2018 includes two Nation- the streets of life,” she said. scholars Friday (May 25) at vis Award. each other a very short time, al Merit Scholars, nine AP “Class of 2018, let’s be unfor- the all-girls boarding and day Before the awards and di- then we had better buckle up Scholars, and six members of gettable.” No problem there! When you visit our village-style campus in school’s 104th Commence- ploma, though, came the because we were in for quite the Cum Laude Society — as History teacher John ment. speeches and a definite theme the ride!” well a Division I athlete, two Scharfenberg of Middleburg, Middleburg, VA you’ll learn how we develop Melanie Fann of emerged regarding the char- It has been quite a ride, for jaw-dropping musical talents, whose daughter Pia was students with strong character, self-conﬁ dence, Purcellville, a National Merit acter of the Class of 2018 the class which petitioned for and a girl who was featured among the graduates, gave the Gail & Kevin Kuchem, Hill Grandparents Scholarship Finalist and Na- emerged in those. McGehee changes the dress code, held internationally on Spanish- invocation at the ceremony a sense of community, and a lifelong love of learning. tional AP Scholar who will referred to the class’s “won- the first prom in recent his- speaking TV (Telemundo) — which concluded a celebra- Palmer, The Hill School Class of 2024 attend Vanderbilt in the fall, derful feistiness” and Senior tory, and researched, drafted, for starting her own nonprof- tion begun Thursday with the Davis, The Hill School Class of 2027 earned Pillsbury Prize honors Class speaker Trinity Patter- and implemented an Honor it. Collectively, the 33 girls traditional Awards Assembly as Valedictorian; and the cov- son (Washington, DC) noted Pledge, during their tenure. were offered more than $1.4 and Baccalaureate. Numerous eted Charlotte Haxall Noland that they “made our own de- “You have been girls who do million in merit scholarships students, as well as two teach- Award, for the outstanding cisions without regard to any and dare,” said McGehee. and 128 offers of admission ers and a staff member, were senior, went to Rachel Brown class before us and any class Added Boswell: “Through- from 82 colleges and uni- honored at the former and of Marshall, VA, a certified coming after.” out your years, you always versities, including Colgate, Maimah Karmo, Founder, and Serving students in Junior Kindergarten through 8th grade since 1926 doula (non-medical birthing Featured speaker Patty seemed to choose to do it your Emory, Haverford, Parsons CEO of Tigerlily Foundation coach) and “High Honors” Boswell, longtime Registrar way. I must admit there were School of Design, University was the keynote speaker at the TheHillSchool.org student headed for Colgate and Dorm Parent at Foxcroft, many times when we all won- of Southern California, Texas, latter. University. Other area stu- recalled trying to get mem- dered how that was going to Vanderbilt, and Virginia. dents who collected top prizes bers of the class to sit still work out, but you managed. Both Patterson and Boswell ~ Be Local ~ mbecc.com mbecc.com ~ Be Local ~ Page 42 Middleburg Eccentric • June 21, 2018 ~ July 26, 2018 Middleburg Eccentric • June 21, 2018 ~ July 26, 2018 Page 43 progeny Middleburg Montessori School Receives Accreditation Sam n Ella took First Place in Vienna Idol 2018 from the Virginia Association of Independent Schools winning $700 + 8 Hours of Recording Time at Cue Studios expanding to create an Elemen- ing the highest quality teachers tary and Adolescent Program and to facilitate each child’s devel- by initiating a capital campaign opment, Middleburg Montessori for a new building. Middleburg School is dedicated to the culti- Montessori School completed its vation of future thinkers, makers, initial five-year plan within three and citizens. years and is looking forward to Since 1980 Middleburg Mon- its next chapter and meeting the tessori School has been an essen- goals of its next five-year plan. tial element to the educational Middleburg Montessori landscape of the Middleburg School currently serves 55 area. Serving children through- children from infancy through out the region, from Leesburg in adolescence. The mission of the north, Remington in the south, Middleburg Montessori School is Chantilly in the east, and Win- to provide education and care to a chester in the west, Middleburg diverse and inclusive community Montessori School has created a that uses the Montessori philoso- reputation for excellence in early phy to nurture independence and childhood, elementary, and ado- a love of learning. The Montes- lescent education. Thank you to sori Method is unique compared all of the individuals and busi- to traditional and other alterna- nesses who have supported and tive education in that the focus continue to support Middleburg is on the construction of self, Montessori School. giving students the opportunity We welcome all to schedule a to wonder, discover, and work time to see our classroom in ac- with their hands. Their vision tion. Enrollment for the 2018- fter 37 years of serving School in Virginia to be accred- mittee are proud of the accom- is to support the whole child by 2019 school year is open. Con- the greater Middleburg ited by VAIS and the only Mon- plishments and growth MMS has intentionally preparing the learn- veniently located 3 miles west of area, Middleburg Mon- tessori School in Virginia to be made since becoming a non-prof- ing environments to educate the Middleburg on Route 50 in the tessori School has been recognized by the Association of it organization in 2010. mind, the senses, and the heart, Atoka Village. helping children develop into accredited by the Virginia Asso- Montessori International (AMI) Since 2010, Middleburg Mon- Aciation of Independent Schools and VAIS. Head Directress capable individuals by focusing tessori School has reached new (VAIS). Middleburg Montessori BethAnn Slater, her staff, Board on their moral, behavioral, and MiddleburgMontessori.com heights. The growth began by emotional development. Provid- School is the third Montessori Members, and Advisory Com- he Khristin Kyllo Me- school administrators, coaches, with her love of sports and her Fund will be used to support sei- Christian lived. morial Fund was created and neighbors. The inspiration passion for life. Khristin inspired zure research/education and pro- by her parents, Julie and for this Fund came directly fro their teammates and her friends vide scholarships to individuals Vienna Idol - Tom Kyle, along with Khristin and the way she moti- to seize every moment and not at James Madison High School Valedictorian, Noland Cup Recipient Lead Group of the help of many of their friends, vated the people around her along take anything for granted. The who embody the ideals by which http://www.viennaidol.org/ Eight Area Residents to Graduate from Foxcroft School T ight Loudoun and Fann, who will attend Vander- school. Athletic Conference honors a of Educational Technology and Fauquier area girls, in- bilt University, is a National Schmidt, who earned a Na- stunning three years in a row. Chair of the History Department cluding the class valedic- Merit Scholarship Finalist, Na- tional Merit Scholarship Com- She graduates leading or sharing at Foxcroft. torian and the recipient tional AP Scholar, and member mendation and plans to attend records in nine batting categories A leader from the moment she of the coveted Charlotte Haxall of the Cum Laude Society, as the College of William and Mary, and every pitching statistic, and set foot on campus as a fresh- ENoland Award, were awarded di- well as valedictorian. She re- also lettered in volleyball and bas- was inducted into the School’s man, Scharfenberg served as plomas from Foxcroft School on ceived the School’s Mathematics Cum Laude Society and awarded ketball. At the awards assembly Freshman Class President, Junior May 25th at the School’s 104th Award and served as Head Pre- the Eustis Prize (for interest and May 24, Hunt received the Hil- Class vice president, a three-year commencement. fect, Judicial Council representa- competence in the study of Eng- ary Somers Deely Drama Award member of the Student Coun- Valedictorian Melanie Fann tive, and captain of both the cross lish literature) and the Library for her outstanding contribution cil, and, during her senior year, and Morgan Hunt of Purcellville; country and soccer teams. Dur- Prize at the Awards Assembly to the theater program. Although as Fox captain, one of two top Annabelle Coppersmith, Harper ing her high school career, Fann held on May 24. She was a cap- she had never acted before com- leaders of Foxcroft’s oldest and Northrup, and Virginia “Pia” also attended the very selective tain of the field hockey team that ing to Foxcroft, Hunt earned fea- most beloved tradition. An AP Scharfenberg of Middleburg; Virginia Governor’s School for won the Delaney Athletic Con- tured roles in Twelfth Night, the Scholar who earned High Hon- Ava Wallace, of Leesburg; Ra- Agriculture, volunteered at the ference last fall and served as Addams Family and Rodgers and ors four straight years, Scharfen- chel Brown of Marshall; and Loudoun County Animal Shel- Head of the STEAM (Science, Hammerstein’s Cinderella. The berg was also one of the Heads Emma Schmidt of Warrenton ter, and served as an intern at the Technology, Engineering, Art, daughter of Kelly and Tim Hunt of Athletic Association, captain were among the 33 students from Blue Ridge Wildlife Center. She and Math) Club and the Next of Purcellville, Morgan was also of both field hockey and lacrosse four states, six countries, and is the daughter of Karen Dorr of Chapter Book Club. She is the Head of the Beekeeping Club varsity teams, a Dean’s Leader, District of Columbia who gradu- Purcellville and George Fann of daughter of Sherri and Stephen and will matriculate at the Uni- and a dormitory perfect, among ated in the garden ceremony. Oak Ridge, TN. Schmidt of Warrenton. versity of Tampa in the fall. numerous activities. This spring, Foxcroft’s Class of 2018, Brown, who is headed for A talented eventer and photog- Northrup, who grew on the her classmates voted her the Par- which was awarded a special Colgate University in the fall, rapher, Coppersmith participated Foxcroft campus, was also a key ents Association Award for her Head’s Prize by Foxcroft Head was presented with the presti- in Foxcroft’s Exceptional Pro- part of the School’s theater pro- contributions to class spirit and of School Catherine S. McGe- gious Charlotte Haxall Noland ficiency program as a rider and gram. She served as assistant di- unity. Scharfenberg, who will at- hee, includes two National Merit Award, which is given to the se- won several impressive events in rector and costume designer for tend the University of Texas at Scholars, nine AP Scholars, and nior that, in the faculty’s opinion, the area. The daughter of Eliza- both Addams Family and Cin- Austin, is the daughter of Laura six members of the Cum Laude best combines the qualities Fox- beth and Randy Coppersmith of derella, designing and making Scharfenberg of Middleburg Society — as well a Division I croft’s founder particularly val- Sam Fred Road, she served as an the heroine’s transforming dress and John Scharfenberg, also of athlete, two jaw-dropping musi- ued – high purpose, leadership, intern in the School’s Marketing for the latter show. Northrup, Middleburg, who teaches History cal talents, and a girl who was integrity, accomplishment, and and Communications Office for who plans to attend the Univer- at Foxcroft. featured internationally on Span- understanding. During her senior two years and as head of the the- sity of Mary Washington after Wallace was an intern at ish-speaking TV (Telemundo) for year, Brown became an inter- ater technicians (Tekkies) club taking a gap year, served on the the School library, a dormitory starting her own nonprofit. Col- nationally certified doula (non- for one. She also played varsity School’s Judicial Council and as leader, and an International Am- lectively, the girls received 128 medical birth assistant), earned and junior varsity basketball and an intern to the Art Department bassador for Foxcroft students offers of admission from 82 col- all-conference honors in soccer, JV field hockey. Coppersmith for two years. She also partici- from other countries. She partici- leges and universities — includ- and served as yearbook editor, plans to attend the University of pated in Foxcroft’s outstanding pated in the riding program and ing Colgate, Emory, Haverford, Advancement Office intern, and Mary Washington in the fall. equestrian program, competing yoga and belonged to Foxcroft’s Parsons School of Design, Uni- one of the Heads of the Athletic in the Interscholastic Equestrian comical singing group, Soggie Association. The daughter of A standout softball player Association Hunt Seat competi- versity of Southern California, who transferred to Foxcroft as a Cheerios. The daughter of Tess Texas, Vanderbilt, and Virginia Ms. Susanna Brown of Marshall tions and receiving the Most Im- and Bo Wallace of Leesburg, Ava and Curtis Brown of Warrenton, sophomore, Hunt won the team’s proved Rider Award as a senior. — and more than $1.4 million in Most Valuable Player Award and plans to attend Syracuse Univer- merit scholarships. she earned academic high hon- She is the daughter of Linda and sity in the fall. ors during all four years of high earned First Team All-Delaney Alex Northrup, who is Director ~ Be Local ~ mbecc.com mbecc.com ~ Be Local ~ Page 44 Middleburg Eccentric • June 21, 2018 ~ July 26, 2018 Middleburg Eccentric • June 21, 2018 ~ July 26, 2018 Page 45 pastimes Floral Real Estate The Plant Lady Jumpers

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Karen Rexrode winter or at least a cutting. There beautiful and large flowers. ers, they may flower for three butterfly bush, which has been was an extended dormant period To compare, the smaller singu- months. They are literally kill- considered an invasive for many ow long does a flower for her bulbs, both completely lar flowers of catmint or nepeta, ing themselves with the effort, years. last, there I ponder the tender and incapable of surviving Russian sage or perovskia, and more annual than perennial; it’s If you’re the gardener that concept of floral real a West Virginia winter. The same butterfly weed, are minute when the seedlings that reemerge. Not wants more, I say check the estate? Not to be con- can be said for the tropical hibis- laid next to a lily flower, yet a bad thing, one just has to plan; days on your calendar, tally the fused with how many flowers cus, with its stunning red, ruffled they can flower for two months like little to no mulch and let weeks your individual peren- Hoccupy your real estate, but the flowers, which by the way, last a and return as hardy perennials. them seed. nials bloom. Think of the petal actual size of each flower. Does single day. Crammed on a single stem, they I suspect there is some scien- size and the outcome. Consider it matter if a flower is large or There is a hardy perennial are also showy. Not nearly as tific research to back my theory. the hardiness, the longevity of small; will one last longer than hibiscus, a native in fact with impactful as a lily or even a rud- Hybridizers are always going to your plant, even the maintenance the other? Of course, the garden- flowers that can be eight inches beckia. I often hear gardeners say breed for bigger and better, but of large blooms in comparison er usually wants more, big showy across. They last a day, about that tiger lilies (Lilium tigrinum can a plant sustain the pace? Ros- to small. Is large always bet- flowers, yes we like that. twelve hours each, and may or Hemerocallis fulva) bloom es do, and they are hardy and do ter? Do we need more? I’m cu- WHAT ARE DOING My grandmother grew tuber- bloom for four weeks out of the all summer, some also think that return. I can’t explain that. But- rious. Speaking as the one that YOU ous begonias and tropical hibis- year. A peony flower may last black-eyed Susan’s or rudbeckia terfly bush can also manage, as a plants a tropical night garden ev- cus, they were her large flowers. three days, each one fading af- do too. I disagree. In reality, it’s hardy shrub it appears to flower ery year, I say yes, and in return, The begonias were unbelievable ter three days. So it goes with more like two weeks. all summer. I suspect that breed- my summer’s are wow. But as a and unforgettable. In summer lily flowers, and daylilies come Floral real estate comes at ers are also working at creating retail garden advisor, I recom- there was gladiolus, dug in fall, by their name honestly, one day. a cost. The “it’s too good to be sterile hybrids, those that can’t mend the long blooming, smaller FRIDAY NIGHT? Brugmansia one to two days, produce seed; the floral effort is flowering, low maintenance op- stored in the root cellar with the true” may apply. In perennials, begonia tubers. The tropical hi- poppies might last for two days; we can consider gaillardia and elongated and potential hardiness tions for most people. MAY 25. JUNE 22 . JULY 27 . AUGUST 31 biscus came into the house every these are some of the plants with gaura. Both incredible bloom- is maintained. 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Studies have fitness and health, please contact: shown if those two figures added Kay Colgan, Middleburg Pilates together are greater than 150, its and Personal Training, 14 S. PHOTO AND DESIGN © CALLIE BROADDUS best not to do intense exercise Madison Street, Middleburg, Vir- with your dog outside. In other ginia or call 540-687-6995. words, if the temperature is 75 degrees and the humidity is 80%, ~ Be Local ~ mbecc.com mbecc.com ~ Be Local ~ Page 46 Middleburg Eccentric • June 21, 2018 ~ July 26, 2018 Middleburg Eccentric • June 21, 2018 ~ July 26, 2018 Page 47 Pastimes The Artist’s Randomness 21st Annual Conference on the Sincerely me Perspective Brandy Greenwell doesn’t mean that they don’t take pennies, they just prefer not to. Art of Command in the Civil War Tom Neel am feeling a little uninspired You can throw 100 of them in these days so coming up there if you want. with something clever to Why do people feel it is ok n June 8th, celeb- to leave shopping carts in the October 5-7, 2018 at the rity chef, writer and write about has left me with just compiling random thoughts. middle of a parking lot? Does it television personal- I take that much of an effort to put Middleburg Community Center ity, Anthony Bour- Why do couples use the Whit- it away or in the appropriate re- dain took his own life just a ney Houston (or Dolly Parton) ceptacle? This is truly one of the Ocouple of weeks before what song “I Will Always Love You” most jackass things to do, next to as their wedding song or loving The 1862 Maryland Campaign: The Battle of Antietam would have been his 62 birth- dedication? It’s a total break up inappropriately parking in handi- day. While the creative embers song and sad as sh!t, Y’all. I cap spaces. work email with the phrase ‘Re- of this man will leave a lasting once had a boyfriend in high I never felt unconnected grow- gards’ again. Autocorrect always glow, the fire has been put out. school use it as the lead song ing up. I spoke to my friends on thinks I mean to type “duck” but Explore the history of the bloodiest day in American history with Sadly self-inflicted. Why? is all on a mixtape. At first, I thought the phone. I checked voicemails it didn’t pick up on my embar- we can ask ourselves. I was getting dumped, then I on an answering machine from a rassing closing. some of the nation’s top Civil War scholars. Speakers include circumstances, I had a high thought it was slightly sweet, pay phone. I waited for dial-up Do you remember when you Mr. Bourdain traveled to the to connect to check emails once Thomas Clemens, Dennis Frye, Kevin Pawlak, Keith Snyder, far reaches of the world tell- enough opinion of myself that I then I dumped him for being a were a kid playing Nintendo and thought it was worth going for- moron. Try listening to lyrics be- a week. It was all cool. But it wouldn’t work? You’d take the Susannah Ural, Daniel Vermilya, and more. Full registration in- ing real stories and tasting ev- fore making a dedication, it may now, if I lose my iPhone for more cartridge out, blow in it, and that ery kind of food possible in the ward. I think a lot of people in than 30 seconds, I have a com- a similar situation, for whatever save you from making an a$$ out would magically fix the problem. cludes receptions, dinner, and a guided tour of the battlefield. process with his CNN program, of yourself. plete panic attack and feel as if I How did we all know how to fix “Parts Unknown.” I watched reason, looking in the mirror, missed something. For more information or to reserve tickets please vis- Bourdain’s last interview with see somebody that is unworthy Fast Company.com, which of good things and allow them- it www.mosbyheritagearea.org/events thankfully was very frank and selves or excuse the downward kept raw and to the point, un- spiral.” or call (540) 687-5578 like the polished stuff of typi- It’s unfortunate Mr. Bour- cal broadcasting. He was com- dain couldn’t suppress the de- fortable and not guarded by his mons within himself and I can Brought to you in partnership with the Town language. You felt with him you only imagine the chase he was were getting the artistic truth. on to constantly deliver fresh of Middleburg and Civil War Trails Realism. Hearing an authentic approaches to himself, much creative type, a past drug ad- less his audience, was exhaust- dict, and a man may be only ing. I also think he was at odds afraid of himself, was a real with his stardom and himself pleasure, mixed with the pain as a person, an unfortunate loss of a lost life. none the less. Bourdain - “I’m not inter- In the same week as Bour- ested in telling stories with dain’s death, we lost yet an- competence. I look to tell it other creative type by suicide. with some style and originality Fashion designer and entrepre- and some creativity that’s inter- neur, Kate Spade, just 55, took esting to me and the people I her life on June 5. I can recall work with. And there have been Kate Spade’s interview with times that resulted in failure; it Guy Raz on one of my favorite didn’t work, it didn’t commu- podcasts - “How I Built This.” nicate anything like I wanted. With her husband Andy, Kate Often I end up getting another Spade (sister in law of come- story entirely, that’s even better, dian David Spade), built a very or very different. That’s good. successful creative company But there are other times I fail before selling it for millions. I miserably.” tried to imagine what it must Of course, when he speaks be like to sell your entire name, of competence, he does so in even as a brand. I wondered wanting more than simply de- if a piece of her must have felt livering adequacy, and Anthony missing. Sadly, another bright Bourdain speaks a lot about and creative life is lost. failure throughout this inter- All lives are important. view. He knew as an artist, fear While we as artists strive to of failure will stifle the hell bring a snapshot of the human out of you creatively. He was race to our world, there are always in search of scratching those who even after achiev- below the surface without the ing greatness, celebrity, awards fear of feelings or results. and wealth, find themselves Bourdain - “A powerful empty and alone. The CDC reaction, one way or the other, says the suicide rate is up 30%, is infinitely preferable to me which is alarming. I end each than pleasing everybody. If I of my monthly columns with walk into a room where every- the words, Live An Artful Life. body agrees with me, I find that I mean those words. If you or anyone you know is struggling, It is ASK not AXE. As in, I truly like to give people the the problem? There was no Inter- frightening and dismaying and benefit of the doubt, but the same net or message boards or FAQ’s. boring as f- - k.” I ask you to please not only em- you ask a question. brace these words but please If you want me to be your people that were jerks to you in We just figured it out – just like In speaking about years of call the Suicide Hotline 1-800- friend, it is probably best to not grade school are going to be jerks we figured out how to copy cas- addiction, his candid words to you as an adult. sette tapes and use maps to get 273-TALK (8255) right now. talk trash about me to my other places instead of GPS. open us to the possible reason There is a person there 24/7, friends or family. And you won- The letters T and G are very he finally took his own life. der why you don’t get invited close to each other on a key- If you are a Vegan, you prob- who like me, believes your life board. This recently became all ably should not have leather seats Bourdain - “Deep in there, is valuable and worth it. over for dinner. no matter how low I was, my too apparent to me and conse- in your car and a $6000+ buffalo Live An Artful Life.com Tom It reads “No pennies, PLEASE” at tollbooths. It quently, I will never be ending a hide custom saddle. Juss sayin’. ~ Be Local ~ mbecc.com mbecc.com ~ Be Local ~ Page 48 Middleburg Eccentric • June 21, 2018 ~ July 26, 2018 Middleburg Eccentric • June 21, 2018 ~ July 26, 2018 Page 49 Pastimes My life as an actress Should I See My CELEBRATING 25 YEARS Around The Town Hazel Sweitzer To Be musical “Human Tales.” years my human Tom puts on a am in the show I learn about Dentist Every Six This will be my eighth role in show with approximately 50 in- people who have Autism, or OF TWILIGHT POLO will once again be gracing a show. I know, many humans dividuals who have differences Traumatic Brain Injury, Down the stage with my presence don’t expect a dog to be an and special talents. I have been syndrome, along with many Months? WITH during the last weekend of actress, but I’m the exception. a bird, a mermaid, an elephant, other different life challenges June in the newest A Place Every year for the last eight and even a Tick. And when I that make the performers even Dr. Robert A. Gallegos more special. This year I am I ore than 50 years The Silver Anniversary Season playing the lamb, of “Mary had a little lamb.” ago there were no set standards for presented by Greenhill Winery & Vineyards “Human Tales” is about a dental visits. In boy from 2018 who is addicted general, people had poor oral to his cellphone and social-me- Mhealth. To improve dental dia. He is a rude teenager who be like if we did have phones. I health and establish preven- hardly ever looks up from his get my news from sniffing spe- tion of dental disease, den- phone. One day he gets sucked cific areas in town. I get a lot tal and health organizations through his phone into Fai- of my gossip and social news developed some guidelines. rytale Town, where all fairytale from sniffing the tree outside Among those guidelines was characters live. He brings his Julian’s restaurant, but for re- the recommendation that peo- phone, which then is used as a ally juicy insights, and for ple visit their dentist every prototype and mass-produced meeting other dogs I depend six months for a check-up and for every fairytale character in on sniffing the telephone pole thorough cleaning (hygiene). town. Well, the phone trans- on the backside of Middleburg There was no research to sup- forms Fairytale Town from Bank. Every dog uses that pole. port this guideline. In the last health. Your dentist can tell a place that is loving, and Anyways, I digress. couple of decades, studies you how urgent each situa- thoughtful to a place that is You should really come to conducted on the frequency tion is, but essential services chaotic, and self-absorbed. A see me in the show, not only to of dental visits and health are not problems you want place where even Mary doesn’t see how cute I am as a lamb but care concluded visits should to delay because they just care to find her lamb because also to learn a few lessons about be customized to the patient. get worse, have more conse- she’s obsessed with her phone. how to be a better and more po- People at less risk need less quences and usually become There are so many lessons in lite society. You also will be frequent visits and those at more expensive. this show about listening, car- amazed by the courage of all higher risk need more frequent Nonessential or elective ing and taking the time to look the actors on stage. I’m hoping visits. I have a few patients services may or may not im- at someone. I see this as a prob- the show reminds everyone that that we see once a month and prove health and function lem in town as a walk around there is so much more to life a few that we see every two but may be important to the - people with their noses in then the small square in your years, however, most patients patient. This includes treat- their phones. Dogs don’t have hand and that life is too short. fall into a 6-month recare fre- ment of discolored teeth, cor- phones! Our paws don’t allow We all must take time and smell quency because of the level of recting minor tooth crowding, us exactly to use a phone, but I the bushes. risk. silencing snoring and improv- can’t imagine what life would Identifying risk factors: ing smiles. Treatments may Gums that bleed when include whitening, veneers, probed by the dentist or hy- tooth colored fillings, minor gienist orthodontic movement, snore History of, or new, gum dis- therapy and/or crowns. Den- Desert Island Discs ease tistry that is still functional but In Unison A new cavity in the last two not esthetic can be replaced is that my list is a dynamic one, try; Speak of the Devil with Sam Lyle Mays. ty began playing jazz in Europe years with more esthetic dentistry. ever-changing as my listening on electric mandolin; Same ‘Ole With four Pat Metheny and was soon playing in Ameri- Evidence of cracks or re- Examples of this are dark evolves. That said, I have had River; and the new grass tour de group albums under their belts, ca with Frank Zappa. When he cently fractured teeth gray amalgam (silver-mer- a number of conversations with force, Stingray. This one never Metheny and Mays recorded bailed from Zappa’s band, he be- Substantial previous den- cury) fillings, stained tooth- folks who read this column, and ever gets old. this duo album of five tunes, in- gan writing a long songbook of tistry (fillings, crowns, gum colored fillings that no longer they all hunger for new music to cluding the 21 minute As Falls amazing jazz-rock fusion com- treatment, tooth loss) match the teeth, veneers that listen to. So, here is my current Wichita, So Falls Wichita Falls, positions that are best reflected Reduced ability to brush have stained edges or no lon- list, which reflects my 2018 mu- 3) The Tender Land—Aaron with this album. A loose concept and floss (arthritis, physical Copland. a fusion opus like no other. The ger cover the full tooth due sical palate, hopefully, some new balance of the tunes is remark- piece, the music features the om- or mental disability) to some gum recession, old music for you to discover. I love Aaron Copland. His able jazz compositions that re- nipotent, Allan Holdsworth, who Medicines that cause dry crowns or bridges that no lon- Symphony Number 3 and Appa- flect the exuberance the pair has never plays better than here. I mouth increase risk (e.g. high ger match your teeth or show lachian Spring are sublime mas- for a beautiful melody, instru- used to play this one every morn- blood pressure, allergy, anti- metal edges. Although these 1) Tumbleweed Connection— terpieces. The Tender Land is ing. anxiety, antidepressants) Steve Chase Elton John. mental virtuosity, inspired by treatments are elective, they an opera Copland built on those wide open spaces. Another set Medical conditions that often give the patient satisfac- The second record I ever previous pieces, with a libretto you really won’t ever tire of. cause dry mouth increase risk tion and self-esteem. he BBC’s Desert Is- bought, this Elton John concept that reflects the turbulent McCar- 8). The Mothership Returns— (e.g. Sjögren’s syndrome, dia- land Disc program has Return to Forever. Twice a year visits to your album brings the Brit pianist to thy era in the early 1950s. It is a betes, Alzheimer’s, stroke) dentist is still the general rule been around since 1942 the American West, in master- great American opera, filled with 6). The 1971 Fillmore East While there are many RTF al- (https://www.bbc.co.uk/ As we age our saliva glands for those with some risk, but if piece fashion. There’s blues, melody, Americana, and passion Recordings—Allman Brothers bums I could have chosen, this produce less saliva, increasing you haven’t had a discussion programmes/b006qnmr). Over country, pop, and rock, all fused for living. Cheers you up every Band. one, recorded in 2011, combines Tthose 76 years, hundreds of cast- the risk with your dentist about the together. Tunes like Burn Down time. This multi-disc set cap- experience, virtuosity, and the At the time of your check- recommended frequency of aways — musicians, celebrities the Mission, Country Comfort, willingness to take a fresh look (including five of the members of tures the remarkable period in up and cleaning, your dentist your hygiene visits do so, es- and Amoreena are always in my 1971 when the Allman Broth- at the compositions. The result is and hygienist may recommend pecially if you have any of the Monty Python’s Flying Circus), head. It is Elton John when he 4). The Koln Concert—Keith a true masterpiece of live music naturalists, and even politicians, Jarrett. ers played a series of concerts at additional dental care based on risk factors listed above. If was a progressive music monster the Fillmore East. This collec- that tracks the songbooks of the your history and findings that your dentist detects issues that have sat down to discuss the that played pop music. To the uninitiated, this album band and of the individual mem- eight albums they would bring tion is raw, where the original, day. This dental care gener- will negatively impact your could be mistaken for some new At Fillmore East, was a highly bers. Jean Luc Ponty joins the ally falls into two categories: health move forward with the on their hypothetical desert is- age puff piece. In fact, it is one of band for this record, and Sexage- land. The results are wonderful. 2) Ice Caps: Peaks of Tellu- produced and edited “live” show essential and non-essential or recommendation. Our pa- the greatest recordings of sponta- made up of several concerts and narian Lenny White plays like he elective. Essential services tients’ good health and happi- The BBC has quite a website set ride—Sam Bush. neous improvisation ever. Every is 18 again. Unfortunately, this Photo by Cheryl Hurn up for DID, with a complete da- performances that fill this collec- are those that address dental ness are our ultimate goals. Telluride Bluegrass is run- note, chord, expression, phrase, tion. Southern rock, jam band, one is hard to find, it is not on problems that are related to Dr. Robert A. Gallegos is tabase that allows you to search ning next week, more than forty and verbal hoot or holler was iTunes or Spotify. Well worth the by “castaway,” by musical piece, jazz concert — this one is all health and/or function, like a Fellow in the Academy of years now of great music under performed unplanned by Jarrett, of the above, with Duane All- search, though. decay (cavities), gum disease, General Dentistry, visiting or by decade, starting with the the blue Telluride sky. Many an who walked into the Koln Opera original show all the way to the man leading the band’s greatest If you want to hear some airway problems, crowded faculty of Spear Education, a EVERY SATURDAY NIGHT album has been recorded here, House, sat down, and just began lineup. This one would keep you cuts from my list, check out this teeth, replacement of miss- member the American Acade- present. The show is made up of but the granddaddy of them all to play. Every listens reveals an interview with the “castaway” busy listening for years. month’s Spotify playlist, https:// ing teeth, cracked or fractured my of Cosmetic Dentistry, the FROM MAY 19 TO SEPTEMBER 15 is Sam Bush’s IceCaps. The re- something new, something dif- tinyurl.com/ych63lj5, and give teeth, abscess, growths, and American Academy of Dental about their life and occupation, cording takes the best of Sam’s ferent. A masterpiece that gains interspersed with the musical me a like on Spotify. tumors. 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powered telescopes in the world. the scientists and their data. ever-cheaper hardware, and the free Although we understand how frastructure system will need to adapt This process, if well planned and ef- How will the new data frontier availability of data on the web, even big data is already changing how re- to accommodate these changes. We A New (and, happily, not so new) ficiently executed, could allow the ultimately affect scientists? Some a non-expert in the field can identify search is being done, there are many are now entering a truly dynamic ex- astronomer to observe a few dozen claim that science may soon be dom- relationships within large data sets. questions to be answered about how citing time. or a few hundred objects. In contrast, inated not by people but instead by We’re beginning to see the impact we can respond to these changes. Much of this article was copied, the LSST is expected to identify 20 computers. Even the revered prac- of these efforts in every area of re- There is a need for in-depth conver- with permission, from a letter from Town Council billion galaxies and 17 billion stars in tice of observation and prediction, search. In my opinion, it will still sations about the ethics of data col- Dr. Jamie Vernon, the CEO of Sigma its first decade of operation. Artificial require the intelligent, well educated, lection, analysis, and usage, how we This month, after long and that’s best about Middleburg’s done to the office. (No small thing business here family history of service, and, as described above,—core elements Xi, the international research honor intelligence will play a major role in the scientific process and once the scientist to determine the veracity of will communicate discoveries when society. much-honored service as the Town Council: continuity, civility, given the shoes he’s being called Peter Leonard-Morgan, also uniquely, day-to-day experience in identifying these objects, thereby the results. But, he/she will be inun- the process is largely computer-driv- town’s key representative to the and total dedication to the well on to fill) dealing with nearly every soul domain of the lone genius—is being re-elected, brings an environ- changing the relationship between challenged. With the right software, dated with discoveries, not data. en, and how the current scientific in- outside world, Mayor Betsy Da- being of the Town and those who Darlene Kirk, with an equally mental awareness and a special who has entered the town offices vis presided over her last regular love it. distinguished family history of dedication to the Town’s “Grow for years. monthly meeting of Middleburg’s Mayor-elect Bridge Little- service to the Town, brings back Green” Committee that will be We believe we are off to a good Town Council ton, himself a former member both her experience as a council indispensable in the months and start for the years ahead, thanks to The first order of business of Council and the son of one of member and long-serving Vice years ahead. good people willing to run and Work, the Dollar, and the Spirit was the swearing in of four just- Middleburg’s longest-serving Mayor. Cindy Craun Pearson, tech- more people than ever before who The Public Square elected (or re-elected) Council and most highly respected public Kevin Hazard returns to his nically the “new” person on both ran for office and voted. members and her replacement in servants, brings a new level of seat on Council, bringing with Council, brings her own, long, Jerry Van Voorhis hard to access benefits like vacation, Historically, corporations have spawned irregular hours, multiple we must bind the country. We don’t the center chair. energy, vigor, breadth of vision, him a special knowledge of what distinguished service as a Town Chandler Van Voorhis unemployment and disability, health led the way in enlightened models of household jobs, and large job transi- need to spend vast sums of money The transition represents all and determination to get things it means to run and promote a Employee to her new job, a long care, sick leave, retirement savings, capitalistic employer-employee relation rates and income swings which not there. While we just raised the Sometimes we all have to plow and in some cases child care - all, in tions for America. Healthcare helped can change as much as 30% monthly minimum wage, the Heritage Foun- ahead with new footsteps of thought. truth, rudiments of modern living. meet the needs of the factory floor [JP Morgan Chase & Co. Institute]. dation estimates that spreading ben- There is a need for benefits to and grew as a compensation benefit The Public Square asks whether this efits would amount hourly to $3.00 The Public Square foresees that become fully portable now. Portable during World War II wage freezes. bleeding of our workforce is a fore- more per individual on the improved Peace in Our Time? happening with capitalism, or busi- benefits is a complicated issue to be More long-term, as we moved away shadow of an emerging economy - or $15.00 minimum wage. So if lifting Blue ness and our broader economic order, sure, having broad impacts across from an agricultural economy and just the lack of a wholly strong one? the minimum wage so decisively is in two ways. One is widening its or- the legal employment terrain and land as people’s primary asset, the Unless the fissure heals, the gap be- pure political action, won’t portabil- Dan Morrow More than a third of respondents there, or among our closest allies. Trump showed that the liberal order period. bit. Our business system must work for small business hiring and profit- industrial economy created worker tween technological innovation and ity create a profound citizen outcome believed, “he gave away too much to Nor did Trump come away from is hateful to him and that he wants Yet we are to believe what he tells within the environmental orbit rather ability. But there is a way to create a pensions to substitute for what land social realities is likely to produce for a better America? “The settlement of the [North Ko- the North Korean leader.” The rest, Singapore with anything in hand but out.” us about his “duty,” Kim, North Ko- than astride it as much. It means not system of pro-rated units of money could no longer provide. much greater unrest. Societies stagnate when there is rean] problem, which has now been surprise, claimed they didn’t know. promises from a ruthless war crimi- His unilateral tariffs now appear rea, and Peace in Our Time. only fully understanding the resource earned, jobs done, and time worked The Economist recently affirmed Ultimately, The Public Square shrinking opportunity. If only half achieved is, in my view, only the pre- Democrats and Republicans split nal of a dictator excelled statistically to have taken us into an all-but-open- constraints of earth, but also piercing Hope springs eternal and talk is through them - so earth one day frees across various job platforms. It can how “the on-demand economy is not sees portable benefits having remark- the people have it, that society with lude to a larger settlement in which along predictable lines, with Repub- as a con man and liar only by the ly-declared trade war with China, cheap. start small, extend measuredly but introducing the serpent of casual la- able results for the country. Some mathematical certainty will be only all [the world] may find peace. This licans overwhelmingly expressing President himself. Russia, the European Union and its dependence on our current fixed We all hope that despite our worst base of planetary resources. robustly over time. bor into the garden of full employ- include 1) a civic happiness which half what it could. The situation is morning I had another talk with Kim favorable opinions of Trump’s per- In the belligerent tradition of anyone who does business with any ment: it is exploding an already ca- bonds Americans by connecting not one for putting “new wine into and here is the paper which bears formance; Democrats overwhelm- of them. fears the Korean peninsula may in- There’s something else The Pub- In a National Bureau of Eco- Trump’s unilateral and unpopular deed change for the better. nomic Research paper from Septem- sualized workforce” in ways solving work and worth again, 2) a surging old bottles: else the bottles break, his name upon it as well as mine . . . ingly convinced “he gave away too dismantling of the Paris Climate Ac- His merciless policies toward lic Square believes has to become a some problems while aggravating rejuvenation of labor markets once and the wine runneth out, and the for the second time in our history, an ber 2016, Lawrence Katz and Alan much. cords, his trashing of our multilateral children now interned along our On the other hand, read the words new context for capitalism. And that Krueger verify that between 2005- others. For higher income people safety nets start anchoring around bottles perish” (Matt. 9: 17). But if [American President returns] bring- Independents voters were split trade agreements in the Pacific, his border with Mexico, and his use of with which we began this column. is its role in mending the traditional seeking independent work, there the worker and not the job, 3) work we “put new wine into new bottles... ing peace with honor. I believe it is 2015 the net growth in “alternative down the middle. threats to destroy NAFTA, his sow- lies, irrelevant legal arguments, and Though it reads much like a employer-employee relationship. For work arrangements” was a startling may be some cushion. But for those mostly replacing welfare, 4) wage both are preserved” - and the people peace for our time . . . Go home and ing of discontent and doubt about our the Bible to excuse them remind Trump sound bite, it’s actually a the American workplace has ruth- pushed to make ends meet, the stress parity softening tensions in today’s and the nation alike are stronger. get a nice quiet sleep.” So, what are we to think of Trump lessly changed. 9 million jobs while traditional em- as “diplomat?” commitment to NATO, Trump man- the world of nothing so much as the paraphrase of British Prime Minister ployment dropped 400,000. The of a biweekly check with few protec- social landscape, 5) wealth inequal- There’s a public square within At press time one well-known aged to alienate our G-7 partners in excuses offered for beating up and Neville Chamberlain’s speeches in The Rockefeller Foundation percentage of women in alternative tions is harrowing. ity narrowing, 6) the tax base wid- each of us and a public square for the survey of American public opinion There is no evidence whatsoever general, and the leaders of Canada, jailing children during civil rights London after returning from Munich, points out how a quarter of the workwork almost doubled, rising from 8.9 The disruption of the employment ening, and 7) yes, even the political nation, and we should bear in mind indicated that 41 percent of Ameri- to indicate his early taunting of “Lit- Great Britain and France in particu- demonstrations, the oh-so-legal in- waving Hitler’s signature on a mean- force of the country are engaged now percent to 17.0 percent. This clearly compact which bred our middle class divide dissolving. the second habitually mirrors the cans give Donald Trump “the benefit tle Rocket Man” and his threats to lar. ternment of Japanese Americans ingless piece of paper, and promising in independent work. This “gig” rain nuclear fire down on North Ko- calls for universalizing benefits tied has grown to unacceptable levels. In the end, work is more a ques- first. of the doubt” on his performance at Indeed, as George Packer wrote during WWII, or worse the “legally- “Peace in Our Time.” economy could reach as high as 50% to the workplace. We have widened income equality, tion of the spirit than the dollar. We the Singapore Summit Meeting with rea did anything at all to intimidate required” turning away of Jewish ap- by 2020. It’s becoming unfathomably Kim, much less promote confidence in The New Yorker, “In four days, created pools of worker instability, can argue methods and means, but Kim Jong-il, believing he “made rea- between Quebec and Singapore, plicants for asylum during the same sonable compromises at the summit. in the sanity of the President here, Ask a Council Member The Latest Shiny Object Mark Snyder Middleburg was not then prepared geview home is not so close to the serves as a low-point in my lines to coverage until about 7 pm during this RED to address it but should have com- ongoing work, but I do experience flush them as quickly and thoroughly work to handle people with emergen- pleted this in the 1990’s. The 2-inch interruptions in water service as lines as possible. I am not in the center of cies. Call IES after-hours number at Brian Vella the fact that Kim was firing rockets record numbers of people on food many, it makes no difference that the against the interests of American citi- Hello Middleburg! Changes – We and four-inch main replacements on shut down for new connections. this work, but I typically flush my 540.325-0748 if you need this ser- have a new Mayor and four elected/ capable of carrying nuclear devices stamps and government assistance, photograph used by the Democrat zens. Not one Democrat has broken Sycamore Street are nearly com- When the water comes back on, I lines in about five minutes this way. vice. Watching the constant attacks over our allies in the Pacific and the passive media assured us this machine to kick off this latest disin- ranks to speak out on behalf of their re-elected council members who all plete with a new eight-inch main. on the Trump administration by took their oath of Office on Thurs- experience the heavy discoloration as If you discover sediment in your I am still discussing where this threatening the west coast of the US. was “the new normal”. Now, after formation campaign was taken dur- American constituents-not a single The work should be commencing well. The sudden changes in pressure water, I also recommend removing column goes from here with the the Democrats and their media al- When Trump’s diplomacy opened 18 months of Trump policies, the ing the Obama administration, nor current Democrat Congressperson or day, June 14 for terms starting July on Martin and Walnut streets as the lies brings to mind the quote from 1. Congratulations again to Mayor cause the discoloration (brown wa- the screens on the end of faucets over Eccentric, so I will keep this short the prospect for a negotiated, nucle- economy is unleashed and benefiting does it matter that in 2014 the Wash- Senator has addressed the legitimate project progresses. I am pleased with ter) because it stirs up any sediment each sink. The sediment can clog again. Lyndon Johnson: “If one morning ar-free Korean peninsula, the Demo- all Americans, with limitless stories ington Post reported on the situation concerns of American citizens about Bridge Littleton and council mem- the contractor, A&M Concrete so I walked on top of the water across bers Darlene Kirk, Peter Leonard- in the main. I also experienced air in them and reduce water flow there. That is my opinion – what do you crats and media types demonstrated of success, renewed hope, and opti- of illegal alien children being held in the undeniable impact of illegal im- far and appreciate the coordination my water lines for the same reasons. Most twist off easily with a pair of the Potomac River, the headline that their ability to turn 180 degrees in an mism. To distract from the economic detention camps. Now we are told migration on our country, despite the Morgan, Kevin Hazard and Cindy with Town staff and Inboden Envi- think? Do you have ideas you want afternoon would read: ‘President Pearson. That is noisy as it hammers its way pliers. I put soap on the screen, rub me to address in this column or ideas instant, now criticizing the President achievements of the Trump adminis- by every Democrat and media hack fact that President Clinton and Presi- ronmental Services (IES), our water out of water lines in the house. I run lightly and then rinse before screw- Can’t Swim.’” Apparently, when it for daring to negotiate with a des- tration, however, the Dems and the that the decision by illegal alien par- dent Obama both once sounded like As you read this, the water main operations and maintenance servicer. to improve Middleburg? I would comes to the current administration, the hose outside whenever the water ing them back into the faucet. love to hear your comments, sugges- pot. In either case, it is apparent that media concocted the “Russian Col- ents to break US immigration law is President Trump on this topic. It is replacement project is in prog- The work on water mains in Rid- comes back on. This works well to no amount of good news is enough given the choice, the Dems and the lusion” fantasy, which has domi- not the source of the problem, the most telling that Democrats have de- ress. This work is long overdue! Our Town Administrator, Mar- tions, and questions! to warrant a positive response from media will side with anyone, even nated the news for over a year. But problem is President Trump’s policy clined to work with Republicans to geview affects many of us. My Rid- flush lines in the house, as the hose tha Semmes, arranged for additional the Democrat/media complex. The a homicidal dictator, if that is what with that conspiracy theory now in a to enforce our laws! pass legislation to solve the problem. situation with North Korea is a good is needed to keep up the anti-Trump free-fall, the need for a new distrac- So as we approach the 2018 mid- All that matters to the Democrat example. To maintain their “anti- drumbeat. tion was predictable. As if on cue, terms, we are confronted with the demagogues now is to regain power Trump no matter the circumstances” The “distract and attack” tactic the Democrats and their media pals spectacle that the Democrat party in November by using immigrant Letter from The Plains narrative, the Dems and the media of the Democrats has been on full rolled out their latest shiny new ob- no longer represents their American children as a tool to distract from the initially engaged in all manner of display with regard to the economy. ject: Separating Children from Their constituents. Instead, like foreign economy and the recent Inspectors Anthony Wells President of the United States has be deeply concerned about the in- 2. Global Trade Agreements proving the future of the people of hysteria and fear-mongering about After suffering through 8 years of Families at the Boarder!!! With near lobbyists, they advocate for the in- General’s report on the FBI and DOJ been debased? What are fair and eq- tegrity of their process. In this case, and Tariffs and their impact. North Korea how President Trump was instigat- hysterical reporting and rhetoric that and to attack the Trump administra- failed Obama policies that resulted terests of foreign nationals who at- uitable metrics, irrespective of party the US Senate Select Committee on 3. Gun Rights and controls; 12. Appointments to key posts, ing a war and showing disrespect for in sub-2% economic growth and has included references to Nazi Ger- tempt to enter the country illegally, tion regardless of the facts. I chatted last month with a affiliation, that well-informed -read Intelligence has produced a non- the leader of North Korea, despite Middleburg friend, generally known 4. The Israel-Palestinian situa- such as State Department officials ers may use to form their own per- partisan position paper on the same and ambassadors; for his calm, lack of petulance, integ- sonal decision? facts as the House. The point is clear: tion and our larger role in the Middle rity, and wisdom. However, on this People can interpret the same facts East; 13. economic prosperity for all occasion, he was truly angry with his I believe most of us are non-judg- based on GDP growth that grows the mental by nature. in totally different ways. So how can 5. The Syrian situation; center on the President of the United we be objective and fair-minded? middle class and allows more equi- The Way We Do Science is Changing Dramatically States. We are brought up to be fair and 6. Immigration policies and table distribution of wealth. A Scientist’s Perspective honest. Let me suggest possibly a few cri- practices, including the wall; The occasion was the evening teria for addressing such matters: Readers should focus on these Dr. Art Poland, PhD after the announcement of the on- We know that, in the end, cheats 7. The environment and the fu- key issues in both national and in- was filled with an ether that allowed no difference. Einstein thought to gigabytes of data. That’s 4.4 trillion telescopes, called the Large Synop- First, ask what are the prevailing ture of the EPA, including our with- light to travel through space, think himself, what if the measurement is computer hard drives. As this infor- tic Survey Telescope, or LSST. The again-off-again US-North Korea do not prosper and people like Har- ternational contexts and then ask proposed summit. vey Weinstein tend to get their come- key issues that affect all of us as citi- drawal from the Paris Climate Ac- themselves what they think, not only like water but not visible. Light, the correct. The result was the theory of mation has become available, data LSST will be equipped with a mas- zens, the United States as a whole, cord: The manner in which scientific planets, and everything else were relativity. We had a small data set and scientists have developed tools to sive, three-ton digital camera that The points he made were cogent, uppance. about Presidential actions to date, but discoveries are made is changing and the rest of the world? Generally, 8. Green energy; those that are fair and reasonable to thought to travel through this ei- some thought which led to a major extract insights from it. These tools will be able to cover the entire south- factually accurate, and totally non- However, the possible debase- such issues are matters of fact, not dramatically. In the not too distant ther. It was hypothesized that we scientific breakthrough. are rapidly replacing the people who ern sky in just three days. It will gen- partisan. ment of the Presidency of the United 9. Education and the policies of surmise over the ensuing two and a past, a scientist or small group would partisan rhetoric. In my view, they half years. could measure this either by measur- We now have extremely large once served as the gatekeepers to erate petabytes of data that will be His final words: “He is a disgrace States is a matter in a league of its are: the current Education Secretary; make some observations. Thinking ing how the speed of light changed new discoveries. immediately distributed around the own, from both moral, intellectual, “Uneasy lies the head that wears about them, and comparing them easily accessible data sets and artifi- not just to the United States, but to 1. The Iran Nuclear Agreement 10. The future of US Health when the Earth went in one direc- cial intelligence to sift through it in Big data will soon change the world for instant analysis. the whole world”. and constitutional perspectives. Care; a crown,” wrote Shakespeare. We to other observations would lead to tion through the ether in say January its impact on relations with our key all have to ensure that our American a theory which would be tested for very little time. Just five years ago, face of astronomy. In an effort to In the past, astronomers were Distressed, I headed for the Oys- When members of the US House allies, as well as with China and Rus- 11. Negotiations with North and the opposite direction in June. analysts estimated that the world accelerate astronomical discoveries, lucky to reserve a few nights worth of of Representatives Select Committee crown is not tarnished beyond recog- reality. For example, before about The measurement failed, there was ter Bar for dinner, thinking: How do sia, the other two signatories to the Korea, and their effect on global nition. 1900 scientists thought the Universe generated approximately 4.4 trillion engineers have built the mother of all observations on one of the few high- we determine when the office of the on Intelligence have widely differing Iran Agreement; security; de-nuclearization; and im- views of the SAME facts one should ~ Be Local ~ mbecc.com mbecc.com ~ Be Local ~ Page 54 Middleburg Eccentric • June 21, 2018 ~ July 26, 2018 Middleburg Eccentric • June 21, 2018 ~ July 26, 2018 Page 55 Editors Desk - [email protected] Water Drops Water World Richard A. Engberg and energy. lected in a 2012 book that he tions for a relatively short time effectively, it is necessary to prac- Peter and I became friends titled “Water Drops” which was and a relatively limited area. Cli- tice ecosystem management.” My friend, Dr. Peter E. Black, after I accepted the position of subtitled “celebrating the wonder mate is the sum of weather over “A gallon of bottled water Mount Gordon Farm Old Goose Creek Farm Langhorne Farm Crest Hill passed away in May last year, Technical Director of AWRA of water”. The purpose of the a longer period and of an area or may cost as much as ten thousand The Plains, Virginia Middleburg, Virginia Upperville, Virginia Hume, Virginia one of three Past Presidents of in 1999. He was a member of broadcasts and book were to edu- region larger than just the local times as much as a gallon of tap the American Water Resources AWRA since its beginning in cate the public in understandable weather site.” water, and may even be tap wa- $9,850,000 $4,500,000 $3,990,000 $3,600,000 terms about water and hydrology. Association (AWRA), to die in 1963, a member of the Board of “Hydrology is the study of water!” 128 acres and immaculate 3 level, 13,000+ sq ft stone & Pristine equestrian property in turnkey condition • 266 acres in Piedmont Hunt • Panoramic views of the 203 acres in Fauquier w/nearly 1 mile of Rappahannock river 2017. This column is a tribute to Directors in the 1980’s and Presi- I want to conclude this article ter in both natural and disturbed shingle main house • 5 BR • 8 FP • Exceptional finishes Exceptional location • Stone home expanded to approx. Blue Ridge, Bull Run and Cobbler mountains which surround with several quotes, or “water “Water is so intimately asso- frontage • Elegant stone & clapboard house • 5 BR, 4 full & 3 1/2 Peter. dent in 1991. He and I worked environments.” ciated with life that it might be on every floor • Caterer's kitchen • Elevator • Spa • 7,000 sf. includes 4 main level suites • Lovely gardens, pool, the whole property • Improvements include 4 farmhouses, BA • 4 FP • Wood floors • Gourmet kitchen • Gunnite pool together in the early 2000’s on a drops” from the book about our Separate guest cottage • Pool • Farm manager residence garage apartment & pond • Blackburn designed 6 stall stable an iconic red dairy barn and many agricultural buildings w/stunning views overlooking Blue Ridge Mtns and private pond • Peter was born and raised in most important natural resource. “Floods, of course, occur when considered our canary in a coal New York City. After earning his short course on hydrology which the storage capacity of the water- mine. Water underlies all aspects • 3 additional tenant houses • 12 stall center-aisle stable w/70x210 indoor arena includes observation deck, tack room, • Ponds and traditional stone walls • This working Situated amongst protected properties • 5 stall Jim Fletcher barn PhD. in Watershed Management he taught for AWRA members. “Early space travelers noted shed is full and runs over, just as of our lives. So, as we find water • Pond • Extraordinary land w/incomparable views extending 2 wash stalls & office • Additional 4 stall barn • Entire farm is protected by a Virginia Outdoors Foundation w/pristinely maintained paddocks, pasture and gdns • 2 car garage from Colorado State University Our friendship thrived because that Earth appeared blue because a glass of water runs over the top resources changing, and identify beyond the Blue Ridge Mts • Orange County Hunt property is fenced and cross fenced on 26 acres & 8 paddocks conservation easement which allows 2 parcels w/in-law suite • Old Dominion Hunt territory • VOF Easement he returned to his home state to of our respective commitments about 70 percent of Earth is cov- if too much water is poured in.” underlying environmental prob- Helen MacMahon (540) 454-1930 Helen MacMahon (540) 454-1930 Paul MacMahon (703) 609-1905 Alix Coolidge (703) 625-1724 to AWRA and our shared passion ered by ocean. Actually, almost join the faculty of the College of “Nationwide and for all pur- lems, we need to pay attention.” Environmental Science and For- for water resources. the entire planet is covered with water. No, I’m not crazy; the poses, we withdraw more than A final note: During our as- estry, State University of New For three years in the early 400 billion gallons per day, three- sociation, Peter and I discovered York Syracuse (SUNY). He 2000’s, Peter did a series of poles (and many mountains) are covered with snow and ice, and fourths of which is surface water. that we shared a birthday, but he spent his entire teaching and re- weekly two-minute long broad- Over 80 percent is used for irri- always called me the youngster search career at SUNY enriching casts on all aspects of water for the atmosphere contains lots of clouds and water vapor.” gation and power production.” because he was one year older. the lives of thousands of students an NPR station in Oswego, New Rest in peace, my friend. with his knowledge, enthusiasm, York. These essays were col- “Weather is the sum of condi- “To manage natural resources Mayapple Farm Waverly Stage Coach Belvedere Obituaries Middleburg, Virginia The Plains, Virginia The Plains, Virginia Middleburg, Virginia $3,400,000 $2,950,000 $2,480,000 $1,950,000 Richard Warren Berger 1944 - 2018 “Mayapple Farm," purist delight • Original portion of house Circa 1755, prime Fauquier County location, 52 acres, 3 miles from Middleburg within the Little River Historic Gracious home with 5 BRs • Gourmet kitchen • Two- built in 1790 in Preston City, CT • House was dismantled and between Middleburg and The Plains • Additions in District • Original 1780’s farmhouse has been completely renovated story floor-to-ceiling window display of the Blue Ridge Colonel Richard Warren Berg- He loved his 26-year career – the Richard was one of those indi- rebuilt at current site • Detail of work is museum quality • Log early 1800's & 1943 • Home recently restored • 62 w/an impressive kitchen, old charm, porches & stone fireplaces • 3 bay Mountains • 3 FPs, coffered ceilings, random width er, United States Marine Corps adventures, the camaraderie, the viduals who truly made the world wing moved to site from Western Virginia circa 1830 • 4 BR, 4 full gently rolling acres in Orange County Hunt • 4 garage has space above for overflow guests or home office • Extensive rustic cherry floors • Large home office, gym, rec room, BA, 2 half BA, 9 FP & detached 2-car garage • Historic stone bedrooms, 4 1/2 baths, 6 fireplaces • Improvements site work has been completed to an excellent building site w/views of multiple porches and patios • Three finished stories, (Retired), died peacefully in Car- job – he was a patriot, who was to a better place. He knew how to bank barn and log shed moved from Leesburg, VA • Private, include salt water pool, pool house, large party Bull Run & Blue Ridge Mts • Well & septic installed • New board fencing approx. 10,000 sf. • Carriage house • Garage • 27 acres bondale, Colorado on April 10, the end “Always Faithful”. touch the heart, teach anything, minutes from town • Frontage on Goose Creek • 37.65 acres house/studio, 2 tenant houses, stone walls and pond • Original stone walls, old growth hardwood trees & multiple outbuildings 2018, with his wife Karen at his and inspire others to do their Helen MacMahon (540) 454-1930 Following Richard’s time as Paul MacMahon (703) 609-1905 Helen MacMahon (540) 454-1930 side, following a year-long battle an active-duty Marine, he went best. He will be remembered for Paul MacMahon (703) 609-1905 Margaret Carroll (540) 454-0650 with acute myeloid leukemia. on to become the Director of his zest for life, his sense of hu- Richard (aka Rich/Dick) was Managed Network Services Op- mor, laughter and smile, his dedi- born on April 4, 1944, in New erations at Sprint Corporation in cation to the Marine Corps, and York City to Marjorie and Wally Reston, Virginia. Retiring from his love for his family. Berger and was raised in Virginia Sprint, he became the President He is survived by his wife of and New Jersey. Richard gradu- of the McGhee Foundation in 50 years, Karen (Hunter); daugh- ated from MacMurray College Middleburg, VA, a non-profit or- ter Kelly (Jerry); son Charlie (Al- in Jacksonville, Illinois with a ganization that provided cultural lison); six grandsons – Benjamin, degree in Political Science and and educational opportunities for Zachary, Eliot, Milo, Harvie, and completed his Masters in Engi- youth in the Virginia Piedmont Daxon; and his sister and broth- neering at George Washington area. er, Kathleen and Jeffrey Berger. Clarendon Farm Old Fox Den Farm Bust Head Road 408 E. Washington St. University. Richard spent his retirement He was preceded in death by his Marshall, Virginia The Plains, Virginia The Plains, Virginia Middleburg, Virginia Richard entered the Marine skiing and restoring family cab- grandson Nicholas. The inter- $1,800,000 $1,750,000 $1,325,000 $975,000 Corps in the fall of 1966. His ins in Colorado, fishing, reading ment is scheduled for June 15, duty stations included Quan- everything from the treatises of 2018, at 12 PM at the Quantico Absolutely impeccable custom home on 50 acres with Restored 3 bedroom 1830's farmhouse on 65 acres • 82.69 acres • Mostly wooded, mountain views, Beautiful brick federal structure, in need of repair • tico, Virginia; Camp Pendleton, Cicero to Jack Reacher, work- National Cemetery in Quantico, lake frontage 10 minutes from Marshall • Beautiful Multiple porches & fireplaces, lots of charm • Lovely bold stream in very protected area • Conservation 2 recorded lots • East side of town • 1.76 aces zoned California; Vietnam; 29 Palms, ing as a volunteer fireman in the Virginia. A reception will fol- millwork, extensive plantings, porches & terraces • pool, shared pond, 4 stall barn, workshop • Expansive easement • Can not be subdivided • Prime Orange R-1 & A-C in the historic district • High ceilings & low at the National Museum of Fantastic mountain views from oversized windows, mountain views, rolling open pasture & fully fenced County Hunt location • Halfway between wood floors California; Long Island, New Outer Banks of North Carolina, rolling pasture & private dock • 5 BRs, 3 FPs, hardwood elevated land • Gorgeous setting in the protected valley Middleburg and The Plains York; Norfolk, Virginia; Oki- sitting in the bleachers cheering the Marine Corps. Relatives and Pollyea Leukemia Research University of Colorado Founda- Paul MacMahon (703) 609-1905 friends are respectfully invited. floors • Extremely well built home with endless between Middleburg and The Plains • Conservation Paul MacMahon (703) 609-1905 nawa, Japan; Tampa, Florida; on his grandsons, playing count- Fund at either https://giving. tion, Pollyea Leukemia Research amenities • Very special home in pristine condition easement permits 2 more homes to complete the compound Washington, DC; Stuttgart, Ger- less games of tag, and loving be- In lieu of flowers, the family has cu.edu/fund/pollyea-leukemia- Fund/0222406, PO Box 17126, many; and, Honolulu, Hawaii. ing Papa. requested that donations be made research-fund or by mail to the Denver, CO 80217-9155. Helen MacMahon (540) 454-1930 Helen MacMahon (540) 454-1930 to the University of Colorado’s John “Jack” Whiting 1936 - 2018

John “Jack” Whiting, 82, passed drug interdiction task force headed by tellect, his puns, his fondness for histo- away peacefully at his Middleburg Vice President George H. W. Bush in ry, stone walls, and warm fires, and his home on May 26, 2018, after a long bat- and around the Bahamas and the Carib- deep kinships with friends, neighbors, tle with congestive heart failure. Born bean; and the design and implementa- and dogs. Love of family was para- in 1936 to Walter and Florence Whiting tion of the official U.S/Organization of mount -- expressed best when toasting Grasty Place Woodward Road Oak Ridge Kinsky Lane in La Crosse, Wisconsin, Jack graduated American States celebration of the ses- “La Famiglia,” which he did at every in 1957 from the University of Wiscon- quicentennial anniversary of U.S-Latin gathering. Middleburg, Virginia Marshall, Virginia Warrenton, Virginia Berryville, Virginia sin with a degree in Political Science. American diplomatic relations. Jack is survived by his wife Meredith $800,000 $699,000 $655,000 $525,000 After completing military service in the After retiring from the State Depart- Armstrong Whiting and the children of U. S. Army in 1960, he joined the For- ment in 1988 he worked as a consultant their combined families: Peter Whiting, Charming home in desirable Melmore • Adjacent to the 1-level living in this energy efficient home • 10+ acres Prime location, off Springs Road • Surrounded by Comfortable 3000+ sq ft, one level house • eign Service and served in a variety of town of Middleburg offering proximity to town & privacy just 2 miles from I-66 • 3 BR, 2.5 bath house w/2 car large farms & estates • House circa 1890 with 2 BR, Immaculate • Quiet location in eastern Clarke • to The Conference Board, a business Michael Whiting, Pam Whiting-Sysiuk, of almost 4 acres • High ceilings, light-filled rooms, new garage • Office, sunken living room w/10' ceiling • 1 1/2 BA, FP, hardwood floors, new kitchen • Beautiful mountain views • Convenient to Rt 7 • postings overseas including Argentina, research group based in New York and Holly Wood, Lucinda Armstrong, Eric kitchen w/granite counters & stainless appliances • Family 28'x14' sunroom w/views of garden & rock out cropping Garage • 2 sheds/studio potential • Tenant house • Mature trees & landscaping • 5.44 acres • Peace, Iceland, Paraguay, Panama, Dominican Brussels. Beginning in 1998, Jack and Armstrong, Robert Armstrong, and In- room w/fireplace, screened-in porch • 3 BR including • Over sized 38'x40' three bay heated workshop w/auto lift Property shares large spring fed pond • Private setting quiet • Updated kitchen • Freshly painted through- Republic, and the Bahamas, and in mid- his wife Meredith made their home dia Armstrong, and their children. A bright master suite w/bay window • Home office (Verizon • Great for collectors • 2 small barns & 2 paddocks & on 13.21 acres out • Oak hardwood floors • Large sunroom, over- career, he did post-graduate work at the near Marshall, where Jack served on private celebration of his life will be high speed internet) & finished LL & 2 car garage spring fed pond sized screened porch • Shenandoah River access University of Texas. Paul MacMahon (703) 609-1905 the board of the Fauquier County Li- held at a future date. Persons interested Helen MacMahon (540) 454-1930 Helen MacMahon (540) 454-1930 Tom Cammack (540) 247-5408 Highlights of his thirty-year diplo- brary, served on the County’s economic in making memorial donations in his matic career include his appointment development committee, and wrote name are encouraged to do so either 110 East Washington Street • P.O. Box 1380 as the first foreign service officer to be and edited the Marshall Business and to the Diplomatic and Consular Affairs [email protected] assigned the Panama Canal Company Residents News. The couple moved to (DACOR-Bacon House) Foundation Middleburg, Virginia 20118 as the United States prepared to turn Middleburg three years ago. (dacorbacon.org), or to the Fauquier www.sheridanmacmahon.com (540) 687-5588 over the canal zone to the government Jack will be remembered for his in- County Public Library (fauquierlibrary. of Panama; oversight of a U.S.-backed org/support-the-library/) ~ Be Local ~ mbecc.com mbecc.com ~ Be Local ~ Page 56 Middleburg Eccentric • June 21, 2018 ~ July 26, 2018

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