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t’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas in Middleburg – espe- cially with the annual display of holiday signs along Washington and Federal Streets. These wooden Isigns pay tribute to the memory and legacy of the late Emily Sharp who shared her whimsical visions of a gift- filled sleigh, trumpeting angel, cook with plum pudding, Tiny Tim, Pooh Bear, toy engine, and Santa’s list of merchants, to name only a few. Over the years, Sharp’s Yuletide signs, which she designed specifically for the charming, old-fashioned theme of Christmas In Middleburg, have become inextricably woven into the unique tapestry of the local communi- ty’s history and traditions. The wooden signs first graced Middleburg in 1982 and grew rapidly from 20 originals to 26 all told. Today, they look as good as new, thanks to The Hill School’s Alumni As- sociation whose board decided unani- mously last January to refurbish and restore the holiday signs designed by their former art teacher. Fire and Water Daniel Morrow ber 21st his house suffered an overflow of what he estimated was “between two and At the regular November meeting of Mid- three hundred gallons of raw sewage due a dleburg’s Town Council, Town Administra- root blockage in the seams in the pipes.” tor Martha Semmes reported further prog- Bean requested the Town reimburse ress on getting Middleburg’s troubled Well him out-of-pocket expenses related to the 4 Treatment Plant back on line and spoke incident not covered by his insurance, to- to recently expressed concerns about what tally roughly $1,000. appeared to be “dirty water” flowing once Mayor Betsy Davis assured Bean more through pipes in the Middleburg sys- that the Town “would take care of this and tem. apologized for the back-up.” It wasn’t “dirty” water at all, she ex- plained, it was just “discolored as the result Noise of iron and manganese deposits that are in the Town’s water lines.” Amanda Scheps of 801 Stonewall The discoloration she noted, could be Avenue appeared before Council to com- directly linked to heavy use of water by the plain about the noise generated by a tented local fire departments fighting “the large fire event held on Salamander Resort property. that occurred just outside of town” In a letter to Town staff describing According to Semmes, “because the event Scheps noted that “her front door Well 4 has not been in operation since faced the Salamander property; and, even January, the Town had to bring Well 3 on though she was located a third of a mile line.” The water from that well, she noted, away, it was extremely loud. “ contains high concentrations of iron and Scheps had “reviewed the Town’s manganese. While there were expensive noise ordinance, as well as Loudoun Coun- treatment plants at Well 4 and at the well at ty’s,” she said, and “had noticed there was Stonewall Avenue designed to address that a difference in the limits allowed by the problem, she continued, there was not one County versus the Town. at Well 3. Once Well 4 is back in produc- She requested that Council “consider tion, Semmes said, the Town would reduce these sorts of issues before they became a its use of Well 3. pattern.” Semmes also noted that whenever Police Chief Panebianco later report- the Town experienced a major event requir- ed that he had been working with Salaman- ing heavy water use, such as a fire, the de- der to address such concerns and was highly posits already in the pipes were also stirred pleased with their responsiveness. and ended up in homes. Continued page 11 Well 4 is expected to be back in op- eration soon. Page 4 Sewer Andrew Bergner Awarded Kent Bean, 406 E. Wash- ington Street, appeared before

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MIDDLEBURG REAL ESTATE News of Note www.middleburgrealestate.com P.O. Box 1768 540-687-6321 Middleburg, VA 20118 540-687-3200 Chris Ohrstrom’s Car of the Year ATOKA PROPERTIES fax 866-705-7643 www.atokaproperties.com www.mbecc.com n November 14th, The Purcellville 540-338-7770 [email protected] International Historic Leesburg 703-777-1170 Motoring Awards, chose our own Chris Cover Photo by Find us on Facebook! Ohrstrom’s 1934 Bugatti Aero- Dee Dee Hubbard Olithe, as Car of the Year! World- wide nominations are received Editor In Chief from a variety of disciplines, Dee Dee Hubbard ~ [email protected] celebrating the very best of the best of this vast international in- Design & Production Director dustry, which includes museums, Jay Hubbard clubs, restorers and specialists. Publisher Owner Chris Ohrstrom and Dan Morrow David Grainger of the Guild of Copyright © 2013 All rights reserved. No Automotive Restorers, collabo- part of Middleburg Eccentric may be repro- rated on this most labor inten- duced without written permission of the Ec- centric LLC. Middleburg Eccentric is not sive recreation project. Recently W EXFORD, THE F ORMER K ENNEDY R ETREAT- The house that H ERITAGE F ARM, MARSHALL, VA- Fantastic opportunity. A 209 WASHINGTON ST E, MIDDLEBURG, VA -Historic c.1820 responsible for unsolicited manuscripts or featured on the show Jay Leno’s Jackie built in 1963. Steeped in history, set amid rolling fields rarely available large parcel. 296 acres. Zoned RA. Potential ease- turnkey B&B in Town of Middleburg. Includes real estate, successful artwork. Middleburg Eccentric reserves the Garage, the Aerolithe (greek for right to accept or reject any and all copy. lined w/ stone fences, trees, pond, pool, tennis ct., mtn views, ment credit. 3 tenant houses. Large pond. This is 3 separate parcels, business, contents (excl. owner's personal items). Beautifully decorated & meteor), features a one of a kind takes you back to days of Camelot. 166+ acres, 4 parcels, tax 6071-09-6237, 6071-28-8393, 6072-00-7650. Heritage farm is a perfect Middleburg Eccentric is published monthly furnished. Off St. pkg, 8 lovely rooms w/ en suite bathrooms, huge on the 4th Thursday by Middleburg Eccen- body made entirely from magne- credit-easement potential. Orange County Hunt. Privacy and only hard asset investment and offers the potential of an incredible tax commercial kitchen, dining rm, office, sitting area, parlor, 9 frpls. decks, tric LLC. Circulation to Clarke, Fauquier, benefit. Loudoun & Prince William Counties. sium, which required well over 30 mins to Dulles and 60 mins to DC. Qualified buyers only please. FQ7935337 • $6,364,000 gardens. Includes add'l .25 ac corner lot Tax ID #538293356000. Walk to shops/restaurants. We are pledged to the letter and spirit of 7,000 hours of workmanship. Virginia’s policy for achieving equal housing This combined with its 3.3, non PATRICIA BURNS FQ8204258 PETER PEJACSEVICH SCOTT BUZZELLI PATRICIA BURNS LO8226376 opportunity throughout the Commonwealth. 540.454.6723 $10,995,000 540.270.3835 540.454.1399 540.454.6723 $2,200,000 We encourage and support advertising and supercharged, inline 8 cylinder marketing programs in which there are no engine, produced 135hp_ top barriers to obtain housing because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, elderli- speeds nearing 100mph, made ness, familial status or handicap. the original car the most ad- All real estate advertised herein is subject to Virginia’s fair housing law which vanced of its time. makes it illegal to advertise “any preference, Still one of the great au- limitation or discrimination because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, elderli- tomotive mysteries, as to what ness, familial status, handicap or intention happened to the one and only to make any such preferences, limitation or original Aerolithe. Ohrstrom’s discrimination.” The newspaper will not knowingly ac- passion for authenticity and cept advertising for real estate that violates Grainger’s reputation for detail, the fair housing law. Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this was authentically built on chas- newspaper are available on equal opportunity sis 57104, the oldest known O LD B UST H EAD, BROAD R UN, VA - 22 Acre Estate. Main 5932 LAKE SUNSET LN, HUME, VA- Private island on 23085 Pantherskin Ln, Middleburg, VA- Exceptionally basis. For more information or to file a hous- type 57, making it considered a Level Master w/luxurious MB & Walk-in Closet. Center Aisle Lake Sunset. Beautiful setting,views. Hardwood floors, ing complaint call the Virginia Fair Housing spacious brick house in sought after Atoka Chase, minutes office at (804) 367-8530. Toll free call (888) real Bugatti and it has now been 15 Stall Barn w/Double Wash Rack. 2 Tack Rms, Indoor & country kitchen w/granite counters, front porch & rear from downtown Middleburg in a very private setting. Large 551-3247. For the hearing impaired call (804) awarded the high honor of Car of Outdoor rings. Run-in Sheds, 9 Paddocks. Work Shop w/Full deck. Fully finished guest/au pair suite (2BR/2BA) master suite. Large mud room. 4 car garage. Finished 367-9753. Email: [email protected]. gov Web site: www.fairhousing.vipnet.org the Year. Congratulations Chris! Ba,& Equip Shed. w/separate entrance. Superb horse facilities w/ center lower level. Media room. 10 acres. Pond. 5 bedrooms. 4 aisle stable, board fencing, paddocks. Virtually unlimited baths. FQ8176289 ride out. 1 hr to DC. 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9687 CONDE RD, MARSHALL, VA -Unique Property with VIEWS! 5667 VARZARA RD, MARSHALL, VA - Cobbler View:Spectacular 6326 JOHN S MOSBY HWY, MIDDLEBURG, VA - Maplestone is a Impressive architectual rennovation offers approx 5000 sq ft fin liv private setting with views that take your breath away. Cedar and stone wondrous blend of old country warmth and modern industrial architec- space, 5 bedrms (2 MAIN FLR BEDROOMS(1 Master ste), state of art with soaring windows frame valley and mountain views. Stone tural details. A traditional stone and stucco manor, surrounded by gourmet kit w/Miele & Wolf Appl,43x13 granite island, custom cabine- terracing, lush perennial gardens, ornamental trees -- all designed authentic stone walls, and gardens,featuring expansive patios, walkways 103 acresabove the Rappahannock River with 1,000 ft. A historic 10 acre farm circa 1787,beautifully sited in Beautiful all brick custom built home just North of Mid- Ca. 1919 re-modeled & renovated cottage in Upperville. try,3 fpl,heated pool w/hot tub/waterfall,4 stall barn,run-in shed, 6 perfectly with natural roll of the land. Quality finishes throughout home: and stone work, this house lacks no attention to creative detail or high of river frontage. There is also a wildflower/habitat the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains along the dleburg in unparalleled setting. 12 private acres. Main This 3 BR, 2.5 BA home features separate Dining Room, paddocks,extensive fencing,4 car gar, 2 PONDS (l partial ownership) Spanish & African tile, HW floors, granite counters, Viking range. Sc end finish. A must see with a true Middleburg address. walk and a lake. A lovely in-law cottage, built for an DC wine trail sGracious Manor House, recently level Master with fireplace, Luxury Bath, Formal Living Family Room, Living Room with fireplace. Spacious earlier Chilton, serves today as a comfortable home that updated 3 finished levels, 5 Bedrooms sCharming 2 Room & Dining Room, Great Room, Library, 2nd Mas- Master Bedroom Suite on main level with huge walk-in Min to I-66. $1,199,000 • FQ8200839 porch, decks. TruPlace tour. FQ8034727 • $750,000 PETER PEJACSEVICH SCOTT BUZZELLI could be used as a “pied a Terre” while building a larger bedroom Guest House sLog Cabin s3 Bay Garage ter Suite & 2 Guest Bedrooms, full basement with room closet & Luxury Bath. Private setting on 1.32 acres with PETER PEJACSEVICH SCOTT BUZZELLI CAROLE TAYLOR FQ8179194 residence. The farm is currently in Land Use. It sits a with wonderful Recreation Room and Storage Build- for In-Law Suite, Game Room & Workout Room. 1200 sweeping lawns, mature plantings & bordered by a small 703-577-4680 $1,195,000 540.270.3835 540.454.1399 mile down river from the Fauquier Springs golf course ing sAdditional acreage available sStocked Pond and sq ft brick terrace overlooks stunning pool. Mature land- stream. Patio off the back. 1-car- Garage. Walking 540.270.3835 540.454.1399 and 12 minutes to Warrenton. $1,300,000 Magnificent Views. $1,235,000 scaping & attached 3 car garage. $999,999 distance to PO, restaurants, churches & shops. $685,000 Susie Ashcom (540) 729-1478 Mary Ann McGowan (540) 687-5523 Cricket Bedford (540) 229-3201 Cricket Bedford (540) 229-3201 PM PM 1-4 1-4 TH TH Please see over 100 of our fine estates and exc lusive country properties on the world wide web by visiting www. - .com NOV. 23 THOMAS TALBOT NOV. 24

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House sits on 2 Lots & is Bigger than The 5 box stall stable was arranged for boarders; for Starter home or weekend cottage on 1 acre between sits on a rise with towering Oak trees on private 5.5 acres in Middleburg the rest. Woodstove in the Family Room. Walkout Basement. This is a condition. 3 bedrooms with 4th on upper level landing, individual storage of tack & equipment. All fields are on road leading to SKY MEADOWS State Park! Build Middleburg & The Plains on a quiet gravel road. 2 Downs. (Adjoining 4.5 acre wooded lot for sale for $260,000). it looks! really great find!! 2 baths, new hardwood floors, open kitchen, beautiful board fenced with run-in sheds. There are two are- your dream home within walking distance to 1,800+ BRs, 1 BA w/hardwood floors & lots of windows. nas: dressage & jumping. The contemporary house acres of preserved parkland with trailhead to the deck overlooking incredible landscaping, basement with Appalachian Trail. Open, cleared land with stunning LR, eat-in Kitchen, screened-in side porch, rear walk-out to stone patio, gardens and 2 car detached has been remodeled with a walk out basement/in-law MARY OWEN CHATFIELD TAYLOR LO8159916 MARY OWEN CHATFIELD TAYLOR LO8182034 suite. The western views are magnificent & the 9+ pastoral & mountain views. Stone walls. Minutes to glassed-in porch & small front porch. Sweeping lawns garage! Gardens professionally designed by naturalist. acre farm is five minutes from historical downtown Delaplane, Upperville, Middleburg, etc. EZ access to w/mature trees & a small shed. EZ access to both I- 540-454-6500 REDUCED! $645,000 540-454-6500 $475,000 Convenient to Middleburg. $539,000 Staunton in the Shenandoah Valley. $515,000 I-66 & Rte. 50. 45 min. to Dulles, 1 hr to DC. $355,000 66 & Route 50. $265,000 Anne Marstiller (540) 270-6224 Susie Ashcom (540) 729-1478 Cricket Bedford (540) 229-3201 Cricket Bedford (540) 229-3201 THOMAS AND TALBOT REAL ESTATE Telephone (540) 687-6500 LAND AND ESTATE AGENTS SINCE 1967 P. O. Box 500 s 2 South Madison Street 10 E. Washington St • Post Office Box 485 • Middleburg, VA 20118 s OFFICE 540.687.6321 FAX 540.687.3966 WWW.MIDDLEBURGREALESTATE.COM A STAUNCH ADVOCATE OF LAND EASEMENTS Middleburg Virginia 20117 Licensed in Virginia and West Virginia. Offer subject to errors, omissions, prior sale, change of price or withdrawal without notice. Information contained herein is deemed reliable but is not so warranted nor is it otherwise guaranteed. www.mbecc.com www.mbecc.com Page 4 Middleburg Eccentric • Nov 21, 2013 ~ Dec 12, 2013 Middleburg Eccentric • Nov 21, 2013 ~ Dec 12, 2013 Page 5 News of Note Andrew Bergner Awarded the Bronze Star n November 10, 2013, the U.S. Army Colo- nel Michael Bochna formally presented the Bronze Star to former Army Pri- Ovate First Class Andy Bergner at ceremonies held at Middleburg’s American Legion Post 295. Bergner, now 87, was rec- went to Villanova on the GI Bill, ognized for his service with the wed the late Audrey Bergner and Third Army in Europe in 1945. over the course of a 65 year mar- Drafted in September, 1944, riage, raised a family of five chil- just after the Allies had broken dren. out of the Normandy peninsula, According to his daughter, Bergner was rushed through basic Laurie Maggiano, Bergner, like training in Arkansas and shipped many soldiers never talked much out almost immediately. He had about the war. just finished high school Happily for his family, Bergner landed in France frineds and history, however, he in February, 1945, and was sent wrote about it while serving: 270 almost immediately to the front, letters, now published under the one of thousands of replacements title Just Call Me Soldier Boy. for soldiers lost in the repulse of In remarks at her father’s a German surprise attack now medal presentation ceremonies known the Battle of the Bulge. Ms. Maggiano read one of those Thos. Hays & Son Jewelers He was actively engaged in letters, written to a friend, Mary combat against the German Army Jane Waterman. It summed up, until the war in Europe ended in Maggiano said, “ . . . all that is May, 1945. good about my Dad and our na- Since 1972 He continued to serve until tion.” July, 1946, when he came home,

Dear Mary Jane, This afternoon we had a retreat parade at post head- Glowing fireplaces, soothing spa treatments, quarters. It’s something like that that makes you glad you’re in the service. Everyone is standing at attention saluting in the regional Virginia Piedmont cuisine are all direction of the slowly retreating flag. At the Old Glory slowly falters down the rope, the band is playing the Star Spangled set in an authentic country estate design, Banner. You look that flag square in the eye and you say, Buddy, I have a share in you. providing the backdrop for the D.C. area’s Then your thoughts carry you to the woods near most luxurious getaway and a new setting Obergefungen, the towns of Schmitten and Dorfweil and other places where you saw your buddies fall and die for that flag for your festive season celebrations. you now salute. A quick silent prayer goes up for those men as that flag comes down. Months and for some fellows years of hardship are re-lived in those few seconds. Yes, I did my share. Maybe not as much as some others, maybe much more Please call 540.687.3600 or visit us at but I can say, I did my share. Maybe this sounds patriotic or silly. Maybe its propaganda, but the feeling is there and every SalamanderResort.com for our full list tististis fellow on that field who can face the flag feels the same way. of holiday, Christmas and New Year’s Eve Yes, this is still the best country on earth. Sure many things are yet to be corrected but that’s out job and we all have events - from romantic to the opportunity to adjust this country. Well good night and thethethe God bless you. family activities. Your grateful loving friend Andy seasonseasonseason P.S. The peanuts arrived today at noon and are already consumed. The fellows want to know if you live on a peanut plantation.

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The church supports and women and their families, Christmas list, including original Your Solution for Healthy, Good-Tasting Water Auction will take place Trinity’s Food Closet sup- the Piedmont Child Care Center the Fauquier County Habitat for works of art, antiques, fine jew- in Cox Hall at Trinity plies non-perishable food items, by providing funds to the John Humanity to eliminate poverty elry, sterling silver, vintage china, Mike Appleton fully corrosive to your entire Ferric iron or brown water iron Filter systems are available Episcopal Church locat- English as a Second Language Levis Scholarship Fund. housing, and the Laurel Center in house décor, B&B stays, restau- plumbing system. It can leach is oxidized and forms particles. that resolve all of the water prob- ed on Route 50 in Upperville, classes teach English and provide The Upperville Episcopal Winchester to support victims of rant dinners, and vacations to far- ood water is essential metals from pumps, piping, and Often these particles can be seen lems discussed above. TVa., Sunday, December 8, at fellowship and dinner, and the church supports several regional domestic violence. flung and closer locales. to you and your family, fixtures. If it is not treated—it can once water settles such as in a 11:30 a.m. A cocktail party and Thrift Shop provides financial as- organizations. Six times a year, The church provides funds your plumbing system, cause leaks in your copper pipes glass. Sometimes particles are Microorganisms preview of the auction items is sistance for basic needs. church volunteers prepare and to several international aid and all of your appli- and fixtures. Acidity is measured too small to be seen and can be scheduled for Friday, December The parish hall hosts week- serve food to over 400 homeless groups: Helping Haitian Angels Local Businesses ances that use water. Whether on a scale of 0 to 14 with 7 being difficult to remove. E. coli, Cryptosporidium, 6, 2013 from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 ly meetings of both Alcoholics people in Washington, D.C. at the in Haiti, the Mwiba Makao Com- Gyour water comes from a private neutral. Water that is less than 7 Iron Bacteria—This is a Giardia, algae, and mold are mi- your water. p.m. All proceeds will benefit Anonymous and Co-Dependents So Others Might Eat (S.O.M.E.) munity Center in Tanzania, MAP Recognized for well or a municipal water sup- is acidic. Blue green stains often general term for iron that can croorganisms that can contami- the church’s many ministries to Anonymous, and houses The facilities. International of Kenya, and the Meeting Green ply—it is important to test the indicate acidic water. leave a slimy growth or build- nate your water. UV disinfection Solutions local, regional and international Community Music School of the The church contributes Mogra Star Academy in Nairobi. quality of your water and filter up in toilet tanks and sometimes is a simple, safe, and effective communities. Piedmont, which offers classes, funds to the Windy Hill Foun- The auction is both live Challenge and treat it, if necessary, to ensure Unwanted Mineals clog filters, softeners, and pipes. solution that destroys a minimum The good news is there are “This is a wonderful event programs, instruction and music dation for affordable housing in and silent. Silent auction items you have the water quality you and Compound This bacteria is not harmful but of 99.99% of harmful microor- many effective, user-friendly, that benefits our community by therapy. Loudoun, Fauquier and Clark can be bought at “buy-it-now” ight Middleburg busi- need for your health and your can be a nuisance. ganisms. A high-powered ultra- affordable water filtration and providing support to our neigh- Four times a year Trinity counties, the Kairos Prison prices at the Friday cocktail par- nesses took the 2013 home. A number of minerals and a Manganese—Brown or violet (UV) light called a UV-C treatment solutions to unfavor- bors who need some timely participates with the Churches of Ministry of Virginia for spiri- ty. This year’s auction will have Loudoun County Green compound will cause water prob- black stains that are found in the light is used to disinfect the wa- able aspects of your water. These help,” says Rob Banse, Rector at Upperville Outreach Food Basket tual support of incarcerated men something for everyone on your Business Challenge. A professional water test lems when they are found in ex- dishwasher are usually caused by ter. The UV-C rays penetrate the customized solution systems are They received awards for their identifies your water’s cessive amounts. high levels of manganese. Man- microorganisms and destroy their manufactured to use water ef- Eachievements in environmen- One of the most common ganese that is dissolved in water ability to reproduce which effec- ficiently. They conserve your tal sustainability at the Loudoun • Acidity water treatment problems found can stain when the level is above tively renders them harmless. UV water supply and, if you are on Green Gala at the Briar Patch Bed • Unwanted Miner- in well water is iron. Iron can be .05mg/l. Because the dishwash- water treatment does not change a well, preserve the components & Breakfast. als and Compound found in three different forms: er heats, agitates, and mixes the the taste, color, or odor of water. of your well. Having your wa- To take the Challenge, Ferrous Iron (Dissolved)— water with air—it is the perfect ter professionally tested and businesses complete a scorecard • Microorganisms Although not visible, this is the location to see the results of high Hardness analyzed is the first step toward most common type of iron. When levels of manganese. Also, man- ensuring quality water for your listing a variety of environmen- • Hardness tally sustainable activities. The oxygen is mixed with ferrous iron ganese can stain clothes in the Hard water is caused by cal- family and your home. businesses receive points for each • Acidity it stains sinks, toilets, and laundry washing machine. Adding bleach cium and magnesium in ground Mike Appleton is President activity they complete, and based especially when bleach is added. makes the staining worse. and surface water. If either or of Appleton Campbell, a local, on their point total, the businesses Acidic water can be harm- Ferric Iron (Suspended)— Nitrate—This is a natu- both of these minerals are pres- family owned plumbing, heating, are recognized at levels ranging rally occurring compound that is ent in high concentrations in your air conditioning, and electrical from “Participant” to “Platinum.” formed in the soil when nitrogen drinking water—your water is installation and service repair The Challenge also pro- Middleburg Garden Club and oxygen are combined. Small considered hard. Calcium and business. Appleton Campbell vides special awards for the amounts of nitrate are normal magnesium come from sedimen- has been providing customers “greenest” businesses in the but excess amounts will pollute tary rock such as limestone that throughout the Greater Pied- Loudoun as well as for the most Celebrates Christmas Past groundwater. The presence of dissolves into our water. Hard mont Region and Northern Vir- innovative and most improved. excess nitrate in the soil is usual- water results in difficulty making ginia with honesty, integrity, Businesses that take the Chal- ravel with the and wreaths may also be pre- ly found in rural and agricultural lather or suds for washing and a and experience since 1976. You lenge range from brand new to Middleburg Garden ordered by contacting Lisa areas. Common sources of ni- build-up of minerals on faucets can reach Appleton Campbell sustainability through leaders in Club into a world of Catlett at (540) 687-5925 or trate include fertilizers, livestock and other fixtures. Sodium or at 540.347.0765 or at appleton- our fondest Christmas [email protected]. waste, and septic systems. potassium can be added to soften campbell.com. the field. They also range from memories with “An Old Fash- home-based businesses through Tioned Christmas,” the theme corporate giants like Verizon, and they represent an equally wide for the holiday standard flower show, greens sale and bazaar on 540.347.0765 Warrenton 540.825.6332 Culpeper variety of industries. Friday December 6th from 2-5 Convenient Saturday Service p.m. and Saturday, December 703.754.3301 Gainesville 540.645.6229 Fredericksburg at Weekday Rates! This year’s 7th from 10-2 p.m. at Emmanu- Middleburg honorees el Episcopal Church parish hall, 105 E Washington Street in the • Briar Patch Bed & Breakfast heart of the charming and his- - Participant toric village of Middleburg. Are you tired of rust stains on plumbing It’s not just about having • Blue - Certified This extremely popular event takes place in a picture • Middleburg Tack Exchange perfect setting located approxi- - Certified mately one hour west of Wash- fixtures, hard water spots on dishes, poor the top nurses, doctors and ington, D.C. is part of the an- • Magee Design – Silver nual Christmas in Middleburg • Middleburg Physical celebration. In addition to the tasting water, or dry, itchy skin? technology. It’s about having Therapy – Silver and Most wreaths and other greens the Improved Award winner bazaar will offer seasonal crafts and gourmet items made by • Wagenburg Farm – Silver club members. them work together for you. and Most Improved Award In keeping with the tradi- winner tional holiday theme the flower • Ayrshire Farm – Platinum show will feature two interclub Appleton Campbell offers a complete line of water softeners, filters, classes: one will be a vignette of • Unison Advisory Group – a doorway decorated for Christ- and treatment systems that correct all of your water-quality issues. Platinum mas and the other a holiday Our qualified plumbing experts will design a new system that meets buffet table. There are also in- Healthcare can be chaotic and confusing. So bringing together world-class dividual design and horticulture your water needs effectively and efficiently. The Challenge includes classes open to entries from the clinicians, medical expertise and technology across hundreds of care locations networking events throughout public. the year and offers mentoring to This is always a much is essential. Making them all work together to work for you—that’s remarkable. help companies take actions that anticipated event because of Contact Appleton Campbell today for your complimentary simultaneously benefit the envi- the lovely and striking pre- water analysis and free estimate! ronment and their bottom lines. sentations. Last year the show It is open to every for-profit and won both Virginia and national non-profit business with a physi- awards for the best holiday cal presence in Loudoun County. flower show. The first event in the 2014 Green Admission to the show is Business Challenge season took

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Refreshments will officially named to the- Vir furniture restoration business of the County and Court records Mary had a weekly by-line for als to receive the orga- be served. ginia Landmarks Register and for several years he obtained a dating back to 1757, such as the ten years in the Loudoun Times nization’s annual Heritage Hero The 2013 Heritage Hero the National Register of His- microfilming position in the Of- books that contain Wills, Deeds Mirror, Loudoun’s Legacy. She TAwards, given to individuals or Award recipients are: toric Places. He is a member of fice of the Clerk of the Circuit and Marriage Records and the became an employee of Thomas Shopping groups that have contributed Mitch Diamond is a re- the Loudoun County Heritage Court in 1988. Over the years “loose” papers that were filed in Balch Library in 2000, earning significantly to the preservation tired businessman who lives Commission, on the board of he has held several positions in- support of the books and Civil a certification in Genealogical and conservation of the natural with his wife Lucy and several the Unison Preservation Society cluding clerking for the Judges, and Criminal cases. Studies from the University of and cultural resources in this dogs, horses and cows on a his- and an active participant in the as part of the Courtroom staff, Mary Fishback enjoyed a Toronto, Canada. She received area. toric farm in the beautiful vil- Loudoun County Preservation and as supervisor of the Civil nursing career from 1974-2000. the Loudoun History Award The awards ceremony will lage of Unison. He is an active and Conservation Coalition. Division. In 2004 when the During that time, she also began from the Thomas Balch Library be held on Tuesday, December preservationist, having been a John Fishback has always present Clerk, Mr. Gary Clem- using the Thomas Balch Library for her efforts to keep it a viable history and genealogy library Saving 10, 2013, at 6:30 p.m. at the Na- key member of the team that had an interest in history so he ens, created the Archives De- for genealogy and in 1974, tional Sporting Library and Mu- identified and researched the became familiar with the Court partment John became the His- started the Loudoun Genealogy and the Thomas Balch Com- seum at 102 The Plains Road in previously little known Battle House records when he began toric Records Manager for the Club. In the early 1990s, Mary mission Honor Award for 25 years of service to the histori- cal community. She volunteers with the Marshall House, Jour- NSLM Nature Symposium ney through Hallowed Ground, Loudoun Library Foundation, Tom Neel and the Loudoun County Civil Sharing War Roundtable. She has also Cu inks For His Alter Ego! n November 16th, the Na- volunteered with the Friends tional Sporting Library’s Director of Education, of Thomas Balch Library, Maureen Gustafson, or- Loudoun Museum, Waterford chestrated a well thought out and Fair, and Leesburg Homes & Throughout December Oattended symposium, perfectly titled Garden Tours. She has written - “Perspectives on Teaming with Na- five books for Arcadia Pub- ture.” lishing on Images of America, Her choice of guest speakers Loudoun County. Duchessa and Richard Allen Clothing could not have been more diverse to Robert Lee served as the topic, yet their scholarly back- grounds and wonderful deliveries, County Administrator in Clarke created a vast bundle of continuity. If County and helped the county Donate 2% of your purchase to the Charity of Your Choice nature was their fabric, art most cer- develop a unique sliding scale tainly was their thread. With clock- zoning in the 1980’s. Follow- work timed precision, each speaker Eleanor Jones Harvey ing his success in Clarke Coun- poured their passionate hearts into ty, Bob moved to neighboring thirty minute sessions. able authorities on trout. Circling the Fauquier County where he also *For Team Forrest - Canine Companions & A Place To Be Music Therapy First up, Openlands CEO, Ger- globe on his artistic and sport loving played a critical role in the de- ald Aldemann, who spoke of Minding quest, he says, “Drawing made me velopment of comprehensive Nature: Expanding our Moral and a better fisherman.” I suspected it *Blewitt Foundation Veterans and Care Givers e Foodie e Gearhead e Jedi Civic Imagination gave us an over- worked the other way around too. plans and rural zoning that have view of consciousness, partnerships, Lisa Roberts, is a museum and helped to protect Fauquier. Un- community, education, advocacy and community education consultant. der his leadership as County *Middleburg Volunteer Fire Department connecting people with nature, thus Roberts’ time seemed to echo my Administrator, Fauquier adopt- setting the foundation of the day. recently written desire for public art. ed a Purchase of Development Thomas Lovejoy, University The examples she shared from her Rights (PDR) program that has *Middleburg Humane Foundation Professor of Environmental Science hometown of Chicago, were in line today protected nearly 10,000 and Policy at George Mason Uni- with her theme -The Art of Nature. acres of farm land—the most *Saint Jude’s Children’s Hospital versity, who coined the phrase Bi- Artistic imagination was plentiful successful PDR program in Vir- ologocal diversity, took us through throughout her presentation, with in- his in depth vision of Conservation novative ways art has brought aware- ginia! As a finale to his public Solutions in an Increasingly Crowd- ness to the care for nature. With service career Bob assumed *American Cancer Society ed World. Touching on ecosystems, 80% of the population living in urban the position of Executive Di- the economic benefits of protect- settings, instead of piling on more rector of the Virginia Outdoors *American Red Cross ing watersheds, new road construc- of what Robert’s calls, issue fatigue, Foundation (VOF) the larg- tion equaling colonization, climate the creative works of art instead seek est land trust in America. VOF change and closing with ecosystem meaningful experiences to bring na- holds conservation easements *Seven Loaves Holiday Gifts restoration through re-greening the ture or, in many cases, the representa- on 677,000 acres of land in the planet, Dr. Lovejoy could have spent tion of it, to urban environments. Commonwealth with a huge in- the whole weekend on the topic and Rounding out the team, *Windy Hill the audience would have not faltered. was horticultural specialist, Perry crease on easement donations A short break was followed by Mathewes, who is also the husband of during the ten years that Bob Eleanor Jones Harvey, Senior Curator NSLM’s Executive Director, Melanie was the Executive Director. For Him & Her at the Smithsonian American Art Mu- Leigh Mathewes. His topic, Bringing Previous winners of the seum. Her topic, Landscape as Meta- Nature Home, began with man’s con- Heritage Hero Award, includ- e Sportsman e Joker e Superhero phor in the Civil War, I thought might trol of nature through gardening and ing Senator John Warner, Karen be a sluggish one. I was wrong. Not offered a historic journey on the ori- Hughes White, Janet White- Up to 50% Off only was the subject completely fas- gins of plants and those, who through house, Hope Porter, Linda New- cinating, Curator Harvey could have collecting specimens, made native ton, Robert H. Smith, Su Webb, made the most mundane of topics plants worldly. Names such as John interesting. A gifted speaker, her vo- Lawson, Mark Catesby, John Bartram Lori Kimball, Bob Sinclair, and cabulary made me feel unequipped, and many others were covered, as Walter Nicklin. GIFT WRAP INCLUDED but her energetic delivery made me were the plants they discovered. The mission of the non- feel like she had waited her whole life The day also allowed valuable profit Mosby Heritage Area As- to share her interesting observations time to visit with and view current sociation, formed in 1995, is with us. One could only imagine how exhibits by artists-naturalists, Robin to help preserve the Northern such a devastating time in our history Hill and Meg Page, as well as the Virginia Piedmont and increase Duchessa 540-687-8898 affected all lives and how artists such previously mentioned James Prosek. public knowledge about this as Frederick Church, metaphorically Ending the day, there was little ques- historic area. MHAA provides captured this emotion through the tion guests happily got their fill, es- classroom history programs use of storms, volcanos, meteors and pecially for the modest registration Richard Allen 703-344-1215 16 S. Madison Street, Middleburg, VA even the aurora borealis. Fascinating. fee and then were treated to a recep- for 4th and 11th grade Virginia Artist James Prosek, who cur- tion offering casual time to exchange students, sponsors lectures, pro- rently has an exhibit of his works at thoughts with the speakers. grams and field trips, and brings 540.687.5633 NSLM, is also a writer and naturalist. The absence of youthful atten- nationally known scholars to the He also serves as Curator Affiliate, dance was the only shame, as most of area for its award-winning an- highcliffeclothiers.com Peabody Museum of Natural His- what was covered here more dramati- nual Civil War Conference. For tory at Yale. In Teaming with Nature, cally affects their future. But NSLM more information, visit www. Mon - Sat 10-6 • Sun 12-5 Prosek’s whimsical storytelling took once again has to be credited with a mosbyheritagearea.org. 100 E Washington St. Middleburg, Virginia us on a journey from his boyhood much appreciated program of great passion with fishing, to becoming value to the community. one of the world’s most knowledge- www.mbecc.com www.mbecc.com Page 10 Middleburg Eccentric Nov 21, 2013 ~ Dec 12, 2013 Middleburg Eccentric • Nov 21, 2013 ~ Dec 12, 2013 Page 11 News of Note Orange County Hounds Team Chase Results Middleburg Real Estate Fire and Water Continued from page 1 he Orange County Hounds went to Sophia Vella on Curious BEST HILLTOPPER PAIR: lists Wexford for sale how an event could be taken and year’s event would not work well for of traffic at the intersection and found annual Team Chase Event George representing Warrenton 1st: Coria Team 1: Casanova Hunt Historic Kennedy Retreat Charter School be made not only into an economic his department, and that he hoped the that “the majority of the motorists Panebianco reported that Lt. was held on Sunday Octo- Hunt. Designed by Mrs. Jackie Kennedy driver but also enhance the lives of date could be changed. who were running the stop sign were Mike Prince had successfully com- ber 27th at Old Whitewood The final event of the day FIRST FLIGHT TEAMS BEST Suzanna Callie and Dave the residents. He also reminded Council that northbound turning right or left.” pleted his recertification in arson in- Farm in The Plains. Blue skies and was the ride-off for the First Flight TURNED OUT: Quanbeck, of the Middleburg Charter Councilmember Hazard sug- the cost of the Film Festival was not In response, the Town has vestigation. Noting the “recent fire Tbrisk temperatures created the per- Adult Championship and Alfred Eduardo Coria Training: exford, the iconic his debates with President Jimmy School Committee reported that they gested the committee develop and projected in the Town’s budget. He painted stop bars at the intersection, event in town” Panebianco reported John F. Kennedy Carter. President Reagan also fect fall day for the 120 foxhunters Hunt Trophy. Daphrie Vander Camille Van Skiver (Phillipa), Ca- family estate just spent time at Wexford during the have been meeting every other week present a budget for Council’s review. estimated that the festival cost his painted the word “stop” on the pave- that Prince “was able to determine that galloped over fences in the Woude of Warrenton Hunt riding mila Coria (Wilhemina Star) west of Middleburg transition period prior to his presi- with the members of a special review Vice Mayor Darlene Kirk con- department an extra $3,700, which ment, and is looking at the possibility how and when the fire started be- heart of Orange County’s territory. her classic bay Secret Adios went Eduardo Coria (Denali)- Casanova VA, is now offered for sale. The dential inauguration. committee of the School Board to re- curred and asked that Ford submit a he was able to reduce to $2,700 in of clearing hedges to provide better fore the Fire Marshall arrived at the Spectators crowded the hillside to first in the final test. Setting a high Hunt Wproperty, custom designed by Pres- Indeed, some of the meet- view their charter school application. budget request as soon as possible, out-of-pocket costs by shifting his lines of sight. scene.” watch and enjoy tailgates amongst standard with their flawless round According to Quanbeck they ideally before the Council formalizes officers’ regular schedules. The cost Panebianco also noted that the The Chief also provided Coun- fellow foxhunting enthusiasts. against a strong field of competi- CLOSEST TO IDEAL TIME: ident and Mrs. John F. Kennedy as ings of Reagan’s foreign policy ad- are “working through a list of items its mid-year budget adjustments. did not reflect his own time, he said, Town had requested the intersection cil with copies of his department’s With a new format of just two tors, she emerged the victor. The Loudoun Fairfax Lads: Paul Wil- a family retreat in 1963, is brought visory group prior to taking office that must be addressed, including given that he is not paid for overtime. be made a four-way stop; however, new crosswalk safety brochures, not- divisions this year, the Hilltopper First Flight Reserve Champion son (Quinn), Larry Campbell to the market for the first time in took place at Wexford – the Wex- governance, facilities, food services, Audit Traffic at Pendleton and Mar- but that VDOT had rejected the ap- ing that Middleburg officers would Pairs and First Flight Hunt Teams, went to Eduardo Coria on Denali (Onyx), Luc Dejager (Vandell)- almost a quarter of a century. ford Team1 – as they were referred transportation, enrollment, waivers of shall plication . begin a survey in December, after awards were given for Best Turned representing Casanova Hunt. Loudoun Fairfax Hunt This is not just any house to consisted of among others Dr. State law and the calendar.’ He noted Jeff Mitchell and Sandra Ton- Panebianco noted that he had Reiterating that scofflaws at the town’s Christmas in Middleburg Out, Best Hilltopper Pairs, Ideal The Best First Flight Team but a presidential family retreat for Henry Kissinger and General Al- that the next big topic for discussion dreau, formally presented the results heard “a lot of comment about the the stop signs were not a Salamander event, to determine of whether mo- Time and Best Hunt Teams. Rid- was awarded to Piedmont Hunt’s BEST HUNT TEAM John and Jackie Kennedy. Jackie exander Haig. It was at Wexford would be curriculum. of their company’s annual audit of the new stop signs at the intersection of issue, Panebiance reported that, nev- torists or pedestrians were commit- ers from neighboring hunts such “Wisecrackers” with Alexa Lowe The Wisecrackers: Alexa Lowe selected the property, designed where Reagan decided to choose Quanbeck also noted rumors Town’s books for the fiscal year end- Pendleton and Marshall Streets” in- ertheless, the Resort had promised ting the most crosswalk violations. as Piedmont, Casanova, Loudoun Wiseman, Tom Wiseman, Kather- Wiseman (Vienna Windsor Z), the house and had it built for her Al Haig as his Secretary of State that the Loudoun County Public ing June 30, 2013. cluding the misperception that their to install signs before Thanksgiving Fairfax, Warrenton, MOC Bea- ine Berger and Barbara Batterton. Tom Wiseman (Darcor Windsor family. Every single room has a over Kissinger. School System might well con- Mitchell & Company found installation was the result of a “Sala- warning motorists of the approaching gles and Farmington competed For the second year in a row Z), Katherine Berger (Nestor), Bar- magnificent view of the surround- The current owners have sider returning ownership of the the Town’s books to be in order and mander issue”21688 6"x9" Middleburg Eccentricstop ad sign. 3 OUTLINE.ai 1 9/24/13 3:37 PM for awards and trophies including The Best Hilltopper Pair award bara Batterton (Ardagh)- Piedmont ing estate. found that Wexford has been a school building itself to the Town of received the complete cooperation Not true, Panebianco reported. the coveted individual Junior and went to the Coria Team of Kath- Fox Hounds Wexford is a beautiful, mag- great attraction not only for their Middleburg. of the management during the audit His officers conducted a survey Ongoing Education Adult First Flight Championships. leen Lyons on Luke and Lorena ical place! It is the only house family and friends, but also when Town Attorney Angela Plow- process. “ After all teams completed the Coria riding Wilhemina Star. FIRST FLIGHT JUNIOR CHAM- ever built by a sittingpresident and they invited heads of state, digni- man reported that she had found that The Town’s General Fund, course, the judges gathered to test Concessions were provided PION AND RESERVE: its place in history is guaranteed taries, and movie stars. Among “the school property was deeded by Mitchell noted, was getting stronger the best juniors of the day. Hailing by local chef Jessica Shields and Champion: Haley Alcock (Dad’s by this beloved family who spent them, the former Vice President of B. Noland in 1883 to three trustees of every year. As of June 30, 2013, the from Piedmont Hounds, the Al- her Cirque Cuisine food truck Doing)- Piedmont Fox Hounds happy times there. Russia, Danny Glover, Ben Gaz- the Mercer District #3 School Board” General Fund had a balance of $1.1 cock family had ridden in the First based in Washington, D.C. Reserve: Sophia Vella (Curious In fact, the Kennedy’s spent zara and Chuck Norris. but had not been able to find “ that it million. Given an annual budget of Flight Teams division, and sixteen Photos by Richard Clay: George)- Warrenton Hunt their last weekend at Wexford just Originally 39 acres, the was ever conveyed to the Town.” $1.5 million, he said, “this was an ex- year old Haley riding Dad’s Doing www.richardclayphotography.com three days before they left for Dal- property today comprises 166 In 1911, Plowman said, “the cellent ratio.” were selected as one of nine juniors FIRST FLIGHT ADULT CHAM- las. The White House Photogra- acres in 4 parcels, offering poten- School Board went to the State Board The Town holds assets totaling to compete for the coveted champi- HILLTOPPER PAIRS BEST PION AND RESERVE: pher recorded that historic week- tial for conservation easement tax of Education for a loan to construct some $16 million in three separately onship and the George L. Ohrstrom TURNED OUT: Champion: Daphrie Vander Woude end. credits. The main residence is a the school and the State Board ques- audited funds: 1. the Water/Sewer trophy. After a polished test that 1st: Coria Team 1: Kathleen Lyons (Secret Adios)- Warrenton Hunt President and Mrs. Ron- beautiful stucco home filled with tioned the title. Fund (covering only the operations of showcased her family’s passion for (Luke), Lorena Coria (Wilhemina Reserve: Eduardo Coria (Denali)- ald Reagan stayed at Wexford in light and sited with magnificent A lawsuit filed in the Circuit the town’s water and sewer systems); foxhunting Haley bested the field. Star)- Casanova Hunt Casanova Hunt the 1980 fall presidential election Blue Ridge Mountain views. Court of Loudoun County at the time, 2. the Health Center Fund (cover- The Junior Reserve Championship campaign. Reagan met with advi- Set amid rolling hills in the she said, revealed that the three Mer- ing income, expenses and charitable sors at Wexford and rehearsed for heart of Virginia Hunt Country, cer District trustees had passed away. grants from the town-owned “Health Wexford is surrounded by other The court thus formally conveyed Center Building”; and 3. the General large historic farms and estates. title to the School Board of Mercer Fund covering all other Town income Located just west of Middleburg District 3, a decision that allowed and expenses. From early planning in Orange County Hunt territory, them to get a loan from the State. the property offers an abundance The deed described the prop- Film Festival 2014 to the first great meal, of riding trails, peaceful surround- erty, she said, “as four acres more or Your Guide through ings and dramatic views. Wexford less, excepting the property on which Economic Development Co- let BOWA be your guide through is privately located, yet just 30 minutes from Dulles International the Middleburg Jail was located. “ ordinator Pearson reported that the every step of the remodeling Councilmember Mark Snyder dates for the 2014 Middleburg Film Airport and one hour from the Na- expressed concern about how the Festival have been changed to Octo- experience. BOWA transforms houses tion’s Capital. This one story 5,060 square Town would maintain the property ber 30 – November 2nd. Vice Mayor Every Step ™ into homes through the design and if, indeed, it acquired it, noting that Kirk expressed concern that this foot home, rich with character, Middleburg simply did not have the would conflict with Halloween. construction of luxury renovations features original parquet floors, his and her dressing rooms, original funds to do so. Pearson replied that the con- and additions. As your single point of Councilmember Shea suggest- flict, tied to the timing of a filmre- JFK tub, multiple fireplaces, a for- ed that rent would have to be paid if lease would only occur in 2014. accountability from the earliest stages mal dining room, built-in cabinets and bookcases, nine-foot ceilings the property came to the Town. BEFORE of planning, we execute and manage Councilmember Murdock Unauthorized Solicitations and alternate power generators. suggested that another option would the entire design and construction The surroundings include native fieldstone landscaping, flagstone be that the Town not charge the char- Police Chief A. J. Panebianco process and your overall experience. ter school rent but rather that it require reported to Council that residents of pool deck with an outdoor cooking the town had been receiving phone So, when you have a project of any area, vine covered trellises, stone it to maintain the building. patio and a tennis court. The base- solicitations from a solicitor claim- size in mind, call BOWA first. ment space under the house con- Shakespeare in the Burg ing to be a representative of the ceals equipment and utilities. Middleburg Police Department. This equestrian property Genie Ford and Prem Devadas Panebianco observed that has original stables for horses appeared before Council to report on his Department was NOT solicit- where Caroline Kennedy kept her progress toward the establishment of ing money and that he had advised little pony (Macaroni, a gift from a weekend long annual Shakespeare the solicitor, apparently a contractor the President of Pakistan) that in- Festival in Middleburg. The Festival for the Loudoun Fraternal Order of clude water, electrical, storage for is seeking $5,000 in economic devel- Police, that he was not authorized to hay and two separate living areas. opment support from the Town. collect on behalf of the Middleburg There is also a separate three-car Fully supported by The Police Department. garage with bath and second floor Middleburg Arts Council and the Although the solicitation was studio/office. The property still Middleburg Business and Profession- authorized by the FOP, Panebianco contains an underground bomb al Association, the first festival will continued, “only 30% of the monies shelter which was built for the include events marking the 450th an- collected were going to them, with Kennedy family and the Secret niversary of William Shakespeare’s 70% going to the solicitor.” Service personnel. Reminiscent birth, in April 2014 of the days of Camelot, Wexford According to Ford plans al- Film Festival evokes a past era in American his- ready include two performances by tory, with all the amenities of mod- the American Shakespeare Center, Chief Panebianco reported Tim Burch ern living. four workshops with the Center’s that from a security and traffic flow Project Leader For information on this actors, a one-act playwriting contest. perspective Middleburg Film Festi- Celebrating 25 years of helping 540-687-6771 property, please contact the list- (She has already received fifty one- val was a success, commending the ing agent Patricia Burns at 540- act plays from all over the world.) Town staff and his officers who, he families improve their lives at home 454-6723 (Mobile), 540-686-6321 The sponsors see the Festival said, “worked just as hard as the Film x222 (Office) or realtorburns1@ as an incubator for new works and Festival’s staff” to make the event Design & Construction n Renovations & Additions n Purchase Consultations www.bowa.com something that will grow over time. work well. gmail.com Devadas noted that the Panebianco expressed concern Middleburg Film Festival showed that the Halloween date set for next www.mbecc.com www.mbecc.com Page 12 Middleburg Eccentric Nov 21, 2013 ~ Dec 12, 2013 Middleburg Eccentric • Nov 21, 2013 ~ Dec 12, 2013 Page 13 Progeny Foxcroft Senior Earns Canine Companions CEO Visits Highland’s Dig Pink Efforts a Success! Middleburg Academy’s hrough sponsorships, raf- National Achievment fles, donations and more, Service Dog in Training Highland School was able to send $4,000 to the Scholarship Recognition Side-Out Foundation as part of Tthe Dig Pink fundraiser this year. This is Highland’s fifth year of Dig Pink in association with Highland volleyball. Over the past five years the school has raised over $27,000 for the Side- Out Foundation. “I am proud of our volley- ball teams’ participation in this event. Our program is about more than volleyball and this is an example of our extension be- yond the court,” said Coach Gary Hicklin. oxcroft School ‘s Andeu- Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test more than pleased with my choice Dig Pink® is The Side-Out lazia Hughes-Murdock has (PSAT/NMSQT) and meeting other to study Arabic for the duration of 6 Foundation’s trademark name for been named an “Outstanding requirements for participation. The weeks because of the language’s im- Participant” in the National two annual programs are conducted portance in the modern world.” its fundraising events. According Achievement Scholarship competi- concurrently but operated and funded A three-week program, FSLA to the Side-Out website, “a Dig Ftion, Head of School Mary Louis separately with a student’s standing immerses participants in a foreign Pink event can be organized at the Leipheimer announced recently. determined independently in each language and culture. Students at- local, county, city or state level. A senior from Chantilly, VA, program. tend classes will be taught by foreign Although Side-Out’s Dig Pink Hughes-Murdock scored in the An outstanding scholar, language teachers possessing native events began as volleyball specif- top three percent of the more than Hughes-Murdock attended the high- or near native proficiency, participate ic events, participants do not have 160,000 Black American high school ly selective Summer Language In- in a physical fitness component de- to be volleyball players/coaches students who took the Preliminary stitute for Arabic last summer at the signed to promote a healthy and ac- or even athletes at all! SAT/National Merit Scholarship Foreign Service Language Academy tive lifestyle, and explore career op- Qualifying Test in October 2012. The at the University of North Georgia. portunities with guest speakers from The events are supported by names of these academically-talent- She plays varsity softball and volley- the US Department of State, FBI, middle/high school and college ed students – only 3,100 nationwide ball and serves as a “Dean’s Prefect” CIA, Army or Homeland Security students nationwide. All proceeds -- have been referred to colleges and in the Currier Library on campus. and the like. iddleburg Academy’s service dog in training, Rocco, was seen benefit Side-Out, which in turn universities across the United States. Andeulazia is the daughter of The course seeks to give lunching recently in the school dining hall with his student puppy awards grants to medical research The National Achievement Michelle Hughes of Chantilly, VA, youngsters a solid understanding raisers and Corey Hudson, CEO of Canine Companions for Inde- organizations and entities dedi- Scholarship Program is an academic and Jason Murdock of Baltimore. of the fundamentals of their chosen pendence, with national headquarters in Santa Rosa, CA (where cated to providing compassionate competition established in 1964 to “The Summer Language In- language of study, a grasp of general Rocco was born and bred). Mr. Hudson (left) was traveling the east coast with support to breast cancer patients provide recognition for outstanding stitute at FSLA was one of the most cultural norms, and a jump start in MDebbie Dougherty, Director of the Northeast Region (standing right), and visit- and their families. 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Page 14 Middleburg Eccentric Nov 21, 2013 ~ Dec 12, 2013 Middleburg Eccentric • Nov 21, 2013 ~ Dec 12, 2013 Page 15 Progeny Nelson Mandela’s Great Grandson Meet the Highland School Inspires Hill School Students Piedmont Scholarship Recipients uvuyo Mandela, great- great-grandfather’s long impris- creators of the future. pen pals at Molalatladi Primary Hill’s library. he mission of the Pied- Erica’s Piedmont Scholar- “Many years ago I attended grandson of Nobel Peace onment and political activism. Introducing Mr. Mandela School in Soweto. Molalatladi Additionally, history teach- mont Scholarship Pro- ship submission was an artist’s a Lego Robotics summer camp prizewinner and former Showing a slide of his was Jeannie Van Metre (Hill ‘93), students will receive not only let- er Mike Wipfler assigned the stu- gram, established in 2012, portfolio focused on drawings of at Highland and ever since was South African president great-grandfather laughing with local associate of Porcha Dodson ters from their American counter- dents to write a letter to former is to attract new students animals and nature. Her dedication determined to attend high school Emily Schulz, Cecilia Zugel, Drew Marino, Caleb McGuire, Nelson Mandela, recently spoke a group of children, Mr. Man- of Los Angeles, CA (also Hill parts but also backpacks full of South African president F. W. de of exceptional talent to the High- to developing her skill as an artist there so I could join the Robotics & Erica Champion Lto the students in grades 4-8 at dela reflected on his great-grand- ‘93), whose non-profit organiza- school supplies. Klerk as if in the year 1991, tak- Tland Upper School. The merit- is emblematic of the determination team. Also, the classes are small the Hill School. Mr. Mandela’s father’s love of his family. He tion, Project Knapsack, matches Hill School faculty are work ing issue with specific provisions based program, initiated by gener- she brings to every area of school and there are a wide variety of AP of learning, tighter friendships and weaknesses and help them prog- presentation explained the history asked Hill students, “Who is the students in the U.S. with African across disciplines to support Proj- of apartheid laws and advocating ous donors, seeks to enroll students life. classes for science and math. I do the opportunity to participate in ress over the years.” of racial segregation in apartheid- most important person in this peers for aid and cultural ex- ect Knapsack and to enrich the their repeal. who possess the ability to make a “I was attracted to Highland not think I could have found a bet- sports.” era South Africa, comparing it room?” Mr. Mandela went on to change. letter-writing experience. Sixth “The pen pal project fits in meaningful and significant contri- because of the learning environ- ter school and am very glad I was Cecilia Zugel to Jim Crow laws in the United emphasize that children are the This year, Hill sixth graders grade homeroom teachers Lucy very well with what we do at the bution to the quality of school life. ment and I felt I could benefit from able to get the Piedmont Scholar- Emily Schulz States. He also described his most important as they are the will write letters to South African Turner and Susan McCaskey Hill School,” Ms. Turner said at Applicants must be able to the small class sizes and the per- ship.” Cecilia joined the freshman oversee this program in which the Luvuyo Mandela assembly, demonstrate a passion and excel- sonalized curriculum. I read that Emily attended eighth grade class after graduating from Bull students have learned about the referring to Hill’s emphasis on lence in academic performance, Highland offers many different Caleb McGuire at All Saints Catholic School. Prior Run Middle School. While at Bull late South African musician and community. extra-curricular activities, leader- leadership programs and I hope to joining All Saints in 2012, Emily Run, Cecilia distinguished herself Middleburg/Aldie activist Miriam Makeba, re- “Our sixth graders will ship, and/or community service. to graduate with the Leadership While attending the Ameri- attended Thornton College School academically and as a member searched and illustrated a South build one-on-one relationships While excellence in athletics plaque.” can Heritage Plantation School in in the United Kingdom. Through- of the Women’s Chorus. Cecilia African butterfly, found their pen with peers in another culture. I is not a criterion for consideration Florida, Caleb was recognized as out her academic career, Emily has served as Women’s Chorus Class “Lightning Thieves” Girls’ pals’ location on a series of in- personally believe that such re- or selection under the Piedmont Drew Marino a scholar, athlete and community been recognized for achievements President and was named Out- creasingly detailed maps, and re- lationships are the single most Scholars Program, students with servant. After a family move to in leadership and community ser- standing Chorus Woman of the searched the history of apartheid important factor in creating a dif- a strong record of athletic partici- Drew attended eighth grade Virginia, Caleb joined the High- vice. Most recently she served as Year for 2012-13. Soccer Team Undefeated and the life of Nelson Mandela in ferent kind of world.” pation along with their record of at Warrenton Middle School. He land School sophomore class. an Assistant in the Riding for the In addition to Chorus, Ceci- academic excellence, leadership is the only Fauquier County resi- Caleb’s Piedmont Scholar- Disabled Association. lia is an accomplished dancer and The Lightening Thieves had an undefeated Fall Season and then took first place at the Loudoun County Fall Soc- and extra-curricular excellence are dent ever to qualify for the Scripps ship submission was a PowerPoint Emily is also an accom- has served as Treasurer for the lo- cer Tournament. Pictured below in front of the Championship Banner with their trophies, the team includes: welcome candidates. Howard National Spelling Bee. presentation showcasing a variety plished equestrian and artist. Her cal 4-H Chapter. Her Piedmont Recipients of the Piedmont As the Scripps Howard Regional of community service activities in- Piedmont Scholarship submittal submission was a live vocal audi- Middleburg Academy Scholarships this year include: Spelling Bee Champion, he repre- cluding his family’s annual mission was an extensive portfolio demon- tion where she performed the finale sented Fauquier County in the Na- trips to Honduras. As Caleb stated strating her ability as an artist and from The Gondoliers by Gilbert Students Enjoy Erica Champion tional Spelling Bee in Washington, in his application, “We changed the photographer. Her work shows a and Sullivan and Cradle Song by D.C. in 2012 and was featured in lives of so many people by build- depth of understanding of all the Mozart. Erica joined the Highland an on-air interview on National ing houses, visiting hospitals and elements of art and design and each “I like the inclusion of in- International Health School freshman class after com- Public Radio. giving out food to those less fortu- page shows the love, care and com- ternational students at Highland pleting eighth grade at Bull Run Drew’s areas of accomplish- nate than us.” mitment she has to her art. which creates more diversity and Middle School. During her middle ment range from roller hockey to “I feel like the teachers at “I really enjoy my classes better mirrors the world in general. Expert’s Remarks school years Erica excelled in aca- science and engineering. His Pied- Highland push me to puzzle out at Highland because they are not I was initially surprised at the hon- demics, receiving two first place mont Scholarship submittal was a my problems and encourage me to straight lecture, but a small group or system and the fact that there are s part of Middleburg Acad- at the Loudoun County Indepen- Science Fair awards and one Re- movie demonstrating his intense improve on what I already love. I discussion with room for personal no locks on the lockers. I am really emy’s assembly program dent 9-12 school revealed startling gional Science Fair award. In ad- interest in science and engineering came to Highland looking for more development. This environment al- pleased with this trust and respect designed to bring a range e-waste statistics. Students learned dition to being a scholar, she is an and the important role they play in than just the standard curriculum… lows the teachers to recognize each among faculty and students alike.” of topics and issues before that of the 3.41 million tons of e- artist, equestrian and athlete. daily life. I was looking for a creative style individual students strengths and students and teachers, Dr. Ndunge waste generated in the United States AKiiti, an expert in sustainable devel- in 2011 alone, only 24.9% was recy- opment, communication and interna- cled. In fact, each year twenty to fifty tional health policy, recently gave a metric tons of secondary electronics presentation on “Issues of E-Waste in are discarded by U.S. residents, and Third World Countries.” then disposed of worldwide. Students Dr. Kiiti, who holds a Ph.D. were also made aware that China and from Cornell University, is a Profes- India receive much of the flow of our Propane Costs sor at Houghton College (NY), where used electronics. she also serves as the Director of the The central issue is that cell Center for Faith, Justice and Global phones, computers and television Top row: Alex Northrup, Jackie Ayers, Savannah Buzzelli, Kiki Wegdam, Charlotte Alto, Alexa Marsh, Rose Pot- Engagement. monitors contain numerous known t t ter, Gracie Basinger, John Ayers Front row: Christina Sirianni, Charlotte Ruth Zaback, Caroline Heuer, Emma Dr. Kiiti’s November 8 talk toxins (among them mercury, lead, Northrup, Kaitlyn Luczak, Adrienne Liska Not pictured: Blythe Condon bromine, cholorine and cadmium). “When we throw out over Too Much! 100 million cell phones every year in the U.S., many recyclers are ac- tually shipping the items overseas where they are plumbed -- without any safety oversight -- for their in- ner parts,” says Kiiti. “Most often,” Propane.” she explained, “they are shipped fol- Country Hunt — Dale Schulz lowing an illegal trade route to Asia, “That’s why I started where poor people - sometimes chil- dren - burn and extract the desirable (and highly toxic) elements.” Happy Holidays! Assembly participants viewed • We’re Less Juliet Mayer a portion of a CBS “60 Minutes” A 5-minute call 703-542-8888 segment which visited one town in Dr. Tiffany Lione China - designated a big “e-recycling center” but actually one of the most could save you • We’re Local Associates In Eyecare Dr. Amir Abyaneh carcinogenic places on earth - where women are six times more likely to Optometrists, PC miscarry and seven out of ten chil- dren have too much lead in their bod- • We’re Honest ies. $1,000 or MORE! Stone Ridge/South Riding Students were asked to briefly located on Route 50 in the Stone Ridge/Aldie shopping center, next to Harris Teeter research and share information about located on Route 50 in the Stone Ridge/Aldie shopping center, next to Harris Teeter e-waste in several countries (India, Nigeria, Mexico, Ghana and Brazil), which served to raise their awareness Don't let your Flexible Spending Account money about governance/lobbying issues and the lack of safety oversights. 540-687-3608 go to waste! It can be used for eyeglasses, sunglasses, Together with Dr. Kiiti, they dis- cussed the consequences of our ac- and/or Contact Lenses! Come in and check out our new tions: injustices due to false labeling of “products” versus actual “waste;” designer lines before the end of the year! negative environmental and public health impact; concerns of national security; and how our consumerism and the flow of our e-waste can play a Also — Propane Tanks • Pool Heaters role in perpetuating power struggles www.Stoneridgeeyecare.com and conflict in some civil war torn regions. www.HuntCountryPropane.com GENERATORS www.mbecc.com www.mbecc.com Page 16 Middleburg Eccentric Nov 21, 2013 ~ Dec 12, 2013 Middleburg Eccentric • Nov 21, 2013 ~ Dec 12, 2013 Page 17 Progeny Record Setting Fall for Foxcroft Athletes Sporting Green tricountyfeeds.com Alex Cudaback from The Plains, VA, followed Kat Forrest of Sperryville was se- by first-teamers, sophomore Ma- lected for first team honors, while oxcroft School saw a stel- rina Shallcross of Upperville and senior Kate Eagen of Middelburg lar fall sports campaign senior Amalia Simpson of New- and junior Emma Rogers of Res- capped by a school-re- town, PA, and honorable men- ton were named to the second cord-setting 15 selections tion, senior Kelly Buckland of team. to the All-Conference roster ear- Alexandria. Rounding out the fabulous Flier this month. On the field hockey fifteen were DAC cross-country The previous best for team, seniors Lilly MacDon- champion Amy Edgemond, a se- single-season selections from ald of Bluemont, Alicia Holtz nior from Reston, and teammate Foxcroft was 11. of Delaplane, sophomore Alex Patia Fann, a sophomore from The Delaney Athletic Con- Grace of Purcellville, and fresh- Purcellville. ference, home to Foxcroft since men Lindsay Woods of Philo- On the team front, results 2008, recognized students from mont and Allison Buffenbarger of were just as strong. every team, and every team had Leesburg were all selected to the The tennis team won its first multiple selections. first team, and sophomore Pipsy DAC title ever, going undefeated In tennis, the list was head- Steyn of Leesburg received hon- on the regular season (11-0 con- lined by Player of the Year honor- orable mention. ference, 12-0 overall.) 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FREE ADMISSION ~ Limited Seating www.mbecc.com www.mbecc.com Page 24 Middleburg Eccentric Nov 21, 2013 ~ Dec 12, 2013 Middleburg Eccentric • Nov 21, 2013 ~ Dec 12, 2013 Page 25 Faces & Places Middleburg Film Festival Raves & Reviews “Nebraska” ~ Review any thanks to Wakefield class interdisciplinary Composition look at Middleburg’s first film festi- annini and Ryan Perry for their in- conceptualizing and originating Juliet Mayer prize. Poignant and wryly funny, wife Kate. She both mercifully work, brings a soulful weariness students, Paul Martin, teacher and Andrea Ross, whose val featured on these pages. sight and perspectives, and to Sheila what we hope will become an an- Wishing to indulge his in- Nebraska is a meditation on ag- nags and lovingly protects him, to his role as a son trying to final- Wakefield sophomore excellent idea it was, for the in depth Thanks also to Lauren Gi- Johnson and her terrific staff for nual tradition. oody Grant (Bruce creasingly senile father while ing and life in the Midwest. Di- giving a touching, humorous per- ly relate to his father in the lim- M Dern) is first intro- there is still time, David agrees to rector Alexander Payne, a native formance worthy of great praise. ited time they have left together. duced to us wander- set out on the road trip with him, of Omaha himself, brings to the However, at the center of Nebraska, make no mistake ing along a highway stopping in Woody’s hometown in film the same eye for family re- the film is Bruce Dern’s nuanced about it, is bleak. The stark, col- in Billings, Montana, emphatical- Nebraska along the way. lationships he showed with The portrayal of a man with hidden orless cinematography presents Big Time Festival Success in Small, Splendid Village Wly telling a police officer that he is Once they arrive in the town Descendants in 2011, artfully por- tenderness. Behind his hardened us with desolate landscapes and Ryan Perry on his way to Nebraska. When his of Hawthorne and reunite with his traying the tension between father shell of alcoholism and irritabil- desperate characters. Payne show- son, David (Will Forte), arrives to extended family, word of Woody’s and son, as well between husband ity, he has a gentle heart and a cases the decay of the heartland, a retrieve him, Woody insists that apparent good fortune runs ram- and wife, while also creating the multitude of secrets that his son, place and people quickly becom- hen many people I also enjoyed the oppor- ing at one of the events. Had it Being a 17-year-old film- lowing the session, I was able to the scam sweepstakes letter he re- pant throughout the town, turn- eccentric characters who make up whom he has always held at arm’s ing obsolete. Both beautiful and hear of a film fes- tunity to visit locations such as not been for the volunteers who goer, I’m normally one of only a shake hands with and receive the ceived in the mail is truly worth ing him in to a local celebrity and the Grants’ extended relatives. length, will never know or under- harsh, Nebraska is by far one of tival, they think of the newly opened Salamander were present, I doubt that the fes- few people in my group of friends autographs of Daniels and Hay- one million dollars, and he must placing him at the mercy of those At eighty-four years old, stand. the best films of the year. something like the Resort and Spa, the Hill School, tival itself would have been able who’s talking about a thought- good. Many significant questions travel to Lincoln to collect his who would take advantage of a June Squibb is a feisty ball of en- Forte, in an interesting de- annual French festival Cannes or and the Middleburg Community to take place, and I was very im- provoking independent film as were also asked that shed light on man who could never say “no.” ergy as Woody’s crass, stubborn parture from his previous comedic Wthe Utah-based Sundance: osten- Center. Though the Hill School pressed with their sincerity. opposed to a fun summer block- not just how much the audience tatious and flashy, supported by and Community Center are land- In between two of the show- buster, so I was very pleased to felt involved in the film, but how a troupe of A-list actors and pro- mark Middleburg venues, their ings that I attended, I met a few see that a lot of good films with- much they were moved by it. ducers. But from October 24 - 27 atmospheres aren’t very old at all. friendly faces who, upon seeing out the big budgets for mass ad- It’s one thing to feel in- of 2013, Sheila Johnson, execu- They have a very timeless vibe, me again at later showings, ea- vertising had the opportunity to volved in the film’s happenings, Like Father, Like Son ~ Review tive producer of the independent much like the town that they rep- gerly greeted me by name. Ev- be exposed to such a good crowd. as though they are happening smash hit Lee Daniels’ The But- resent. The Salamander Resort eryone was excited to be there, When independent films around you, which is a character- Robin Ross wealthy family living in the city Ryota takes charge of the iarity, act out, and even run away The film closes with a sense ler, brought that same level of ex- & Spa had a much more updated and that was the kind of upbeat come to theaters, they normally istic of good filmmaking. gets a call from the hospital where situation, quickly forgetting any as their biological parents try to of mystery and leaves the audi- citement to Middleburg, Virginia, and polished ambience, and visi- attitude and sense of community have a limited release in few the- It’s another sensation en- aking cookies with Mom, their son was born, their world sort of affection he felt towards form a bond with their true son. ence wondering what final de- and what a sight to see it was. tors definitely took notice. Upon pride that brought everything to- aters, followed by a wide release, tirely to see a film like The Butler throwing a baseball with collides with the kind of family the boy he had called son for six After some repetitive scenes cisions were made. While this Visually, the town of arriving at the resort, I noticed gether so nicely. I hope to see the but even their wide releases are that reminds you of the alienating Dad, wrestling with your they look down upon. The hospi- years. Ryota and his wife Mido- just as it seems the film is about movie dragged on a bit, it was Middleburg itself is a true gem, that it made a point of honoring Middleburg film festival become few and far between. Avid film- ways of a very recent history, and little brother in the back- tal where the two families’ sons ri are given a year to make their to end, an unexpected plot twist heartwarming and heartbreaking and the perfect location to host Middleburg’s hunt country theme a tradition for years to come, and goers like myself received the how similar things are today. To yard. All of these sweet, simple Ryusei and Keita were born had decision and over time get close begins to unveil. at the same time. Bmemories linger in our minds as switched the infants at birth. with their biological son and his Tear-jerking memories are Like Father, Like Son is a such an event. Everywhere you with small aspects such as the va- I’ll definitely hope to become a opportunity to view a multitude see a movie that actually makes look, the grounds and the build- let sporting riding apparel. I am volunteer. of splendid films all in one place you think is to see a movie that we grow older, but what if you Faced with the impossible family. constantly haunting the parents’ thought-provoking film that re- ings sport autumn reds and or- sure that the towns own residents How were the films them- that they wouldn’t have received questions current ways of think- were suddenly given up by your decision of whether or not to con- The documentary has a mel- minds and finally, stern Ryota minds you that while your family anges that cast a very warm and were very excited to have such selves? otherwise. ing, and inspires new ones. All family at only six years old? Like tinue raising this boy that is not ancholy air about it as viewers begins to soften. The boy he was tree does play a part in childhood, inviting mood. As a resident of an event showcased right in their The seven that I saw over Clearly, I wasn’t the only of these films did that, and it’s Father, Like Son is a captivating his biological son, the film be- connect with the children, who never proud of, the boy that was it is who loves and cares for you the nearby town of Warrenton, I own backyard. the course of one weekend (Le one pleased to see them. When I remarkable that a town like Japanese drama directed by Hi- gins to focus on Ryota (Masaharu are not given a clear explanation not his, the boy that had eaten up that really counts. joyfully took in the Middleburg The same kind of warm and Week-End; The Best Offer; Jour- saw The Butler, the screening was Middleburg was able to spotlight rokazu Koreeda that brings this Fukuyama), and his mindset that at any point, become disconnect- six years of his life was the person scenery. It’s not entirely urban, inviting mood set by the location ney to Italy; Like Father, Like immediately followed by a Q&A all of them. nightmare into reality. nature must always come before ed with those they love most. causing him so much heartache nor is it entirely rural; it’s a small was also reflected in the commu- Son; Philomena; Lee Daniels’ The session with director Lee Dan- When a no-nonsense, nurture. The boys yearn for famil- and regret. town that is wrapped with a nat- nity itself. There was enthusiasm Butler; and Mandela: Long Walk iels himself, as well as Wil Hay- ural blanket of gorgeous rural everywhere, whether people were to Freedom) were all excellent, good, writer of the film’s original backdrops. going to see a film or volunteer- each in their own distinct way. source material. Immediately fol- The Best Offer ~ Review Morgan Hadlock young mechanic (Jim Sturgess) with assisting her in overcoming while Rush delivers his lines with Tornatore’s efforts to Child’s Pose ~ Review and inside bidder Billy Whistler her fear. deftness and gusto, his character turn a ho-hum storyline and char- James Wroe one else she can find so he won’t portrayed brilliantly by Luminita each other, with Barbu trying they can handle the depressing n this film by Italian director (Donald Sutherland). He is cold, While The Best Offer is not at all relatable and down- acters into a slick, thought-pro- have to face charges for killing Gheorghiu and Bogdan Dumi- desperately to hide his plethora air. Despite being entirely Ro- Giusseppe Tornatore (Cin- unflappable, and unaffected—that certainly isn’t difficult to watch, right creepy, making it nearly im- voking drama do not go unnoticed; ema Paradiso), Geoffrey is, until he receives a call from a it isn’t the well-oiled, thrilling possible for him to win over the the stunning locations and clean alin Peter Netzer’s a young boy, all while her hus- trache, gradually descend from of intense feelings, and Cornelia manian, the acting was so vivid mysterious heiress Claire Ibbet- drama that it was clearly meant to audience. Sylvia Hoeks’s Claire camera work add visual interest, Child’s Pose tells the band and Barbu’s fiancée further unlikable to almost hate wor- synthesizing the appearance of that I could easily understand the Rush stars as Virgil Oldman, complicate the issue and Barbu’s thy as they take actions for and caring from nothing, a task she film from start to finish, with or a renowned auctioneer who pos- son (Sylvia Hoeks), begging him be. Tornatore introduces dramatic is nearly as unlikable as Oldman; while his toying with the notion of heartwarming story of Isesses a multitude of quirks, such to appraise the valuable collec- storylines that are unnecessary while it is extraordinarily difficult authenticity within artifice gives sense of guilt by supplying their against each other, all while viv- accomplishes so well throughout without subtitles, and it could an old aristocratic wom- as an obsession with collecting tion of art and antiques in her late to the overall plot, such as the to portray a multi-dimensional, the audience something to think an, Cornelia, who, upon hearing own opinions on the matter. It idly portraying the emotional ten- the film, that it calls into ques- and should be counted as a must parents’ villa. Intrigued, Oldman mechanic’s girlfriend issues and emotional character without any about. Despite what appears to be Cabout a brutal yet accidental hit is not a happy movie, it is not a sion caused by Cornelia running tion the sincerity of her emotional watch for the quality of this act- portraits of women, that have pre- movie that teaches any kind of around bribing police officials display in the climactic confron- ing alone. vented him from finding compan- visits the house to meet with her, Oldman’s shady arrangements visual aides, Claire comes off as a genuine effort to make the film and run accident her son, Barbu, ionship. He is swift, ruthless, and only to discover that she suffers with Whistler. Due to superfluous whiny and annoying rather than work, it cannot overcome its dull, perpetrated, immediately sets moral lesson, but it is a captivat- and witnesses against her son’s tation with the dead boy’s family. from an extreme case of agora- scenes like these, the plot comes endearing. Her general obnox- unpleasant characters and slug- about manipulating him and any- ing movie. will. I would highly recommend cunning upon the auction block, Cornelia and Barbu, both The pair act as foils for Child’s Pose to anyone who feels and is just as aloof in his personal phobia that has trapped her in her across as somewhat gimmicky iousness causes the audience to gish pace, making this reviewer life; he frequently dines alone, has secret bedroom for over fifteen and contrived and the two-hour wonder why Oldman likes her so, wish Oldman had been content to amassed a extensive glove collec- years. Oldman becomes obsessed length of the film feels a bit self- thus losing their support in his just leave Claire behind the wall. tion to avoid touching other peo- not only with the valuable collec- indulgent. The lead characters quest to free her from her self- ple, and his only confidants are a tion Claire has inherited, but also aren’t of any great value, either; imposed prison. The Butler: A Love Letter to America ~ Review Madeleine Dargis in a fresh and invigorating way, are palpable. In a jaw-clenching constant news of the controver- of forgiveness, comfort, and un- through the life story of Cecil scene of pure ignorance and prej- sial fight. Despite the hatred derstanding from the perspective “Darkness cannot drive out Gaines. udice, Cecil’s son, a Civil Rights and confusion happening around of Cecil’s eyes. First Middleburg Film Festival A Success darkness; only light can do From his work in the White activist, sits in silent protest at the the country, he stays sane with This film was a poignant re- that”. House, to the work of his eldest Whites Only section of a diner, support from his family and his flection that emphasized the bit- Lauren R. Giannini property for her Salamander Resort, director Susan Koch many times – on the BBC investigative book “The gorgeous. The doors to the shops –Martin Luther King Jr. son in the Civil Rights Move- accepting cruel insults, vicious essential position at the White terness of this era and highlighted Johnson invited Redford to visit. His she is delightful.” Lost Child of Philomena Lee” about were open. It was so festive. I’m so ment, Gaines’ story not only gives threats, and stinging ketchup in House. His relationship with the the beauty that rose above, shone f a long weekend of 20-plus comment that Middleburg would be The Ramsays usually attend a mother forced to give up for adop- fond of this little village and watch- he darkness of the world the audience a history lesson, but his face without retaliation. Lat- presidential families grows from through, and transcended the feel- films and other cinematic events a great setting for a film festival took indies at the E Street Cinema in tion her son, conceived out of wed- ing good movies in a place as beauti- is made evident in Lee makes them aware of unspoken er on, the audience is sent into a a butler into a vigilant and caring ings of injustice. In the words all within walking distance of root and became reality. Washington, DC. “We go there be- lock more than 50 years previously. ful as Middleburg made the festival. Daniels’ The Butler, a heroes along the way, while por- frenzy of panic and fear when a friend. of director Lee Daniels, it was a each other sounds like your cup Patterned after the Sundance, cause they have movies nobody else “Philomena” balances its dramatic I thought it was much better than moving tale based on the traying the touching story of the Freedom Bus is set on fire by the Although this movie touch- “love letter to America,” in the relationship between father and reviled Ku Klux Klan. es on a sensitive topic, it brought sense that it showcased the fact of performing arts’ tea, you probably Middleburg’s festival included 20 gets,” Ramsay explained. “That’s storyline with great humor, indomita- Cannes where the traffic is huge and true story of a butler who served Ithoroughly enjoyed the Middleburg films, ranging from drama to comedy how all this came about – the film ble spirit and joy. Dame Dench stud- people are so pushy. The Middleburg Teight different presidents at the son. Forced to maintain no po- a sense of calm to many members that the country as a whole has White House over his lifetime. The brutality, hardships, litical opinion while employed of the audience. Forgiveness is come full circle to embrace the Film Festival. to documentaries. “Special screen- festival brought all these movies to ied Lee in order to “get” her – and Film Festival was relaxed and de- This eye-opening story presents and hatred that were present dur- at the White House, Gaines grits woven throughout the movie, and diversity that we cherish today. The inaugural event attracted ings” included “Journey To Italy” Middleburg. We weren’t going to she does, to the point that critics on lightful.” school book American history ing the time of the Civil Rights era his teeth and tries to ignore the by the end forms a warm blanket more than 2,500 movie fans and the (1954) with Ingrid Bergman, Lee see Muscle Shoals – but it was great. both sides of the big puddle are tout- Plans are already underway for likes of actor Bruce Dern (star of Daniels’ “The Butler” starring Forest Before we saw that movie, I didn’t ing Dench for an Oscar nomination. next year. “Middleburg played host “Nebraska,” which opened the festi- Whitaker, Oprah Winfrey, John Cu- know where all those great rhythm “We really enjoyed “Philom- to a tremendous weekend of story- val) and producer Michael Shamberg sack, and “The Gettysburg Story” as & blues singers were coming from.” ena” and it won the people’s choice telling, and people like the Ramsays (“Pulp Fiction” and “Erin Brockov- well as special events, such as panels, At the completion of the Fes- although I felt there were others that are what a film festival is all about,” ich,” to name two), who teamed up wine tastings, music, etc. Venues in- tival, Johnson announced the win- were also deserving,” admitted Ram- said Susan Koch, MFF Executive Di- Children Behind Bars in Lost for Life ~ Review with Vanity Fair journalist Maureen cluded the National Sporting Library, ners of the Audience Awards for say. “I thought that “The Butterfly’s rector. “Festivals provide an opportu- Tish Johnston the stories of four homicides, in- and forced me, as a seventeen- these violent criminals is clearly Unfortunately, this film is Orth for a “Wine and Conversation” Hill School, Middleburg Community Best Documentary Feature and Best Dream” was charming, very roman- nity to bring the best in film to a com- terviewing the young criminals, year old, to consider what it would portrayed, as well as the relentless often confusing, jumping from event. Center, Boxwood Winery, and Sala- Narrative Feature. “I am so pleased tic and the actors (from Turkey) were munity for everyone to enjoy. We’re hile clearly deliver- their families, and the victims’ be like to face incarceration for outrage and protests by groups case to case and not fully explain- Middleburg Film Festival mander Resort & Spa, the official that our audience chose to recognize there, which was really fun. We en- so gratified by the tremendous re- ing a message from families. the rest of my life with no hope who support mandatory life sen- ing all the details, leaving many (MFF) owes its inception to connec- The film forces the viewer of ever leaving prison. The film is tences. One murder victim’s dots unconnected. Though obvi- festival venue. “Comedy Warriors: Healing Through joyed “Nebraska” and “Tim’s Ver- sponse. Many people pitched in and a particular point of tions in the wider world. MFF found- “It was really a lot of fun,” said Humor” and “Philomena,” “ Johnson meer” was excellent, and “Le Week- volunteered their time and services to view, this documen- to consider what a life is worth, truly moving, as it asks whether mother remains so consumed with ously the work of a young and tary about a controversial topic both the victim’s and the perpe- or not we can offer redemption to anger years after the incident, that liberal minded director, this film er Sheila C. Johnson serves on the Joan Ramsay, longtime Middleburg said. “We had so many compelling end” was a lot of fun.” make this happen. We couldn’t have Wis surprisingly even-handed in its trator’s, and whether or not one these men, who killed while they she seems to be the disturbed one. serves as a wonderful catalyst for board of the Sundance Institute, an resident. “My husband Robert and I titles I know it was difficult to choose Many locals were pleased to had such a successful festival without presentation of juvenile criminals should be condemned for life be- were still boys. Gruesome images of a victim’s debate and discussion surround- internationally recognized non-profit are great fans of good movies, pri- a ‘best’ among this incredible fare.” see Middleburg so alive and active the support of the Middleburg com- who have been sentenced to life in cause of actions taken while still Although it is suggesting battered body force an emotional ing this important question of our founded in 1981 by Robert Redford marily independent films. We saw “Philomena” stars Dame Judi with all its visitors. “Everyone was so munity.” prison without parole. In Lost for a child. The film drives parents to that these mandatory sentences reaction in the first few minutes society’s capacity for forgiveness. to advance the work of independent nine films in three and a half days – Dench (“M” in the Bond movies nice, and the volunteers with the Fes- Mark your calendars for Oct. Life the youthful and hip direc- consider their own teenager mak- are wrong, it is balanced. The of the brief and thought provok- storytellers in film and theatre. Sev- that wasn’t easy! We had never done and star of “The Queen”). Stephen tival were wonderful,” Ramsay said. 30 - Nov. 2, 2014. tor Joshua Rofé presents us with ing such an irrevocable mistake, atrocious lack of guilt of some of ing film. eral years ago, after purchasing the that before. 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www.mbecc.com www.mbecc.com Page 30 Middleburg Eccentric Nov 21, 2013 ~ Dec 12, 2013 Middleburg Eccentric • Nov 21, 2013 ~ Dec 12, 2013 Page 31 Pastimes Paradise & Hope for Hydrologists What About Thanksgiving? Willow Leaf Spicebush Waterworld Sincerely, Me The Plant Lady Richard A. Engberg erage flow of all the rivers in the United States, 265,000 cubic feet Karen Rexrod per second (cfs). So what is that ore than a week in an Brandy Greenwell area that is paradise for in numbers we can understand? I know according to Maya ittle did I know that there a hydrologist! I just How about gallons per minute? Angelou it is supposed to be “… are more than 80 species returned from the Pa- The average flow of the Columbia t is barely autumn and it in the reach of my arms, The span is nearly 19 billion, that’s right, seems like the entire coun- Ok, I’ll admit it, sometimes of lindera or spicebush. cific Northwest, specifically Port- of my hips, The stride of my Many are superior or- Mland, Oregon. Lush and green with 19,000,000,000 gallons per minute. try is already getting on their step, The curl of my lips… “my party clothes are so bind- two, impact water resources both in ” but fall colors thrown in. Large riv- That’s a lot of water! Ho-Ho-Ho. 24/7 Christmas ing” therefor I am totally thank- namental shrubs, yet largly un- Portland is literally bisected the United States and the rest of the I am so thankful for Spanx, un- Lavailable. Of the 80, only 3 are ers, mountains and waterfalls. So world? music is playing on the radio, derwire, thongs, opaque tights ful for yoga pants and their super it was foggy, it drizzled, it rained. by the Willamette River which, un- Many of the best minds in the Idecorations are already up flood- stretchy suitability. And thank native to North America, Lindera and slips. Sometimes a girl just Still, it was water. A hydrologist usual for many rivers in the United you Clueless for rotting that little benzoin being the best known, a States, flows north. It joins the Co- water resources field representing ing your neighborhood’s power needs a little help to feel phe- has got to love it. academia, government, and consul- supply and of course discounts part of my brain. lovely, deciduous shrub and a fa- Why was I there? The Amer- lumbia just downstream from the tants shared their thoughts and in- nomenal. From Coco to Clampett, vored food source for the spice- ican Water Resources Association conference hotel. The Willamette promised earlier than ever in Gianni Versace is famously is a large river but whose average sights with the attendees. But best 2013. I absolutely love the holi- this country girl sincerely gives bush swallowtail. Others are pri- (AWRA), my employer, which, of all, approximately one-fourth of quoted, “ Don’t be into trends. thanks to her coveralls. The marily native to Eastern Asia and incidentally is headquartered in flow of 34,000 cfs is small com- the attendees represent our hopes day season, but I know I am not Don’t make fashion own you, but pared to the Columbia. the only one who is saying “What clean stays clean on the inside Japan, all shrubs, some reaching Middleburg, held its 2013 Annual and aspirations for the future of you decide what you are, what 20 feet and quite a number of Water Resources Conference in The conference featured water resources. These were the about Thanksgiving?” Our so- you want to express by the way and the dirty stays on the outside. Portland, November 4-7. about 350 oral and 50 poster pre- ciety seems to go from candy The added bonus of warmth in them are evergreen or at least sentations on virtually every aspect student attendees, graduate stu- you dress and the way you live.” very persistent when it comes to The conference was held at dents, and undergraduates. I even overload to excessive spending I am so thankful that ultra-low the winter is just sheer genius. a hotel located on an island in the of water including water quality, And last but not least, I foliage. groundwater, surface water flow, talked with one absolutely brilliant overnight. Is it the sugar high or rise jeans are becoming extinct. Columbia River, almost equidis- high school student. Nearly every are we just forgetting about giv- am thankful for shoes. Whether My favorite (only because tant from the states of Oregon and water economics, water law, wa- There could not possibly be that it’s one I’ve been able to find), ter policy, water education, best student either presented a poster or ing thanks? they are heels, boots, my favorite Washington, but part of Oregon. gave an oral presentation and they many plumbers in the making. kicks or flip-flops, I don’t always is the willow leaf spicebush or The windows of the conference management practices, invasive I am truly thankful for my Though “the most beautiful species, storm water management, were universally excellent. friends and family. My husband follow the golden rule of com- Lindera glauca var. salicifolia. venue overlooked the river and the These kids are good, they makeup of a woman is passion” I fort but according to Louboutin, In this case the foliage is actually Washington shoreline about a quar- droughts, watershed planning, you care about water, and they care is my best friend, soul-mate and am super thankful for lengthen- ter mile away. A spectacular site name it. Hovering over nearly ev- most excellent caller of BS when its ok. “There is a heel that is winter brown, summer green and about the environment. I came ing mascara, anti-aging serum fall spectacular. Providing a long for a water conference. ery presentation was the specter of away from the conference with a I am having an over emotional and lip-gloss. too high to walk in, certainly. The Columbia is a mighty climate change. How will the po- But who cares? You don’t have season of interest - October to tential for near-term global warm- renewed sense of hope. The field girl moment, which, of course, “Women think of all col- river, with the fourth greatest av- that, for better or worse, I’ve toiled rarely happens. to walk in high heels.” A fore- March, the fall color is outstand- ing, even if it is only a degree or ors except the absence of color. ing and the winter leaves persist in for nearly 50 years will be in I am thankful for the coun- I have said that black has it all. shadowing of things to come for good hands with this group of tryside of Virginia and every day all you ladies with your strappy and turn tan, even rustling as young people who will soon inherit White too. Their beauty is abso- winter winds blow. I get to spend in her glory, even lute. It is the perfect harmony.”- bling in hand on the dance floor it from us old timers. when the cyclists, godloveum, at the upcoming social events. I have 3 in my high shade So on to 2014. AWRA will Coco Chanel Everyone should be Before you go headlong garden, where they will eventu- celebrate its 50th year of existence don’t follow the rules of the road. thankful for the black cashmere I am thankful for local into the holidays this year, re- ally reach 15 feet with an equal outstanding merit. both from cuttings and seed. The only by the fall color on maple and the Annual Conference will sweater and its summer counter- spread. From 2 different sources, take place in the National Capitol wine, gin, vodka and bourbon part the white tee shirt. These es- member what these occasions are Few shrubs have such an slender leaves (salicifolia refers trees, with shades of orange and area at Tysons Corner. My hopes and their healing properties. I about and why they are histori- one in Pennsylvania, the other unusual season of interest, which to - like a salix or willow) of win- red. As the leaves slowly turn and sentials are golden. Connecticut. The Horticultural will be high as I look forward to the am equally thankful for local A-line anything should be cally celebrated. However seri- has attracted the attention of the ter are a beautiful khaki brown gain their winter color, I’m grate- influx of a new group of dedicated restaurants to nurture my family ous or lighthearted, give thanks Society of Pennsylvania has cut flower industry. One can hope and hold up well as a cut stem. I ful for a shrub that is so hardy, so given great thanks. It is O nega- chosen Lindera glauca var. sal- students and professionals with and ease my nightly dishwashing tive of flattering fits in the fash- to all the things that are impor- that demand might push growers know that they surpass any other beautiful and (maybe best of all) their fresh ideas and optimistic out- duties. tant to you and encourage others icifolia as a Gold Medal winner, to produce more. It seems that shrub for brilliant color in Octo- deer resistant. looks. ion world. to do the same. given to plants that exemplify propagation is a bit of a challenge, ber and November, challenged

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A Spirited Renaissance ~ Apple Pear Strudel 7th Inning Stretch Vine & Dish Alex Cudaback in-the-pan, the argument is moot. ability to do much of anything with enjoy watching suffer the most are guez said in a post-tantrum state- tured this month on the History (about 4 tablespoons) Until these, and other, fundamental a roster supposedly deep with tal- still Bill Belichick in New England ment. “I have sat through 10 days Channel’s “10 Things You Don’t hat do we know, elev- questions are answered we won’t ent, and Philadelphia’s flight to the and Jim Harbaugh in San Francis- of testimony by felons and liars, Know About: Prohibition.” The Vanilla ice cream (optional) en weeks into the NFL really know a thing. At this point, top of the standings all combine co. Disappointment and frustration sitting quietly through every min- episode begins airing on History Lift the damp cloth; separate the season? there’s simply no comparison. to create a muddle of unpalatable, just seem to suit them better than ute, trying to respect the league and top dough sheet from the stack We know the We know that Jacksonville unstable play that makes people success and accolades. the process. 2(H2) November 23rd @9pm Prep the filling: Set a large Kansas City Chiefs are still le- and Tampa Bay, regardless of how without a rooting interest change We know the Seahawks and “This morning, after Bud colander over a large bowl. Place and lay it directly on top of the Wgitimate contenders but don’t pack hard they play out the season and the channel. the Broncos are as good as adver- Selig refused to come in and testify Apple Pear Strudel the apples and pears in the col- sugar-sprinkled sheet (put the the punch on offense to survive how many wins they manage to We know that Sean Payton tised, and look to be the two teams about his rationale for the unprece- 8 servings ander and add the butter, lemon damp cloth back on the stack). a shootout against a quality op- pull out of a hat, are bad teams and Andy Reid are the frontrunners best positioned for a meeting in dented and totally baseless punish- juice, graham crackers crumbs, Brush with butter and sprinkle ponent, something that will come that need to seriously reconsider for Coach of the Year. next February’s Super Bowl. ment he hit me with, the arbitrator 3 cups peeled, cored, and 1 teaspoon of the cinnamon, and mix as before. In this manner back to bite them in the post-sea- the paths upon which they’ve set We know Cam Newton and Over on the diamond, mean- selected by MLB and the players’ sliced apples (about 1 1/2 salt; toss to mix. Set aside to in- continue layering, buttering, and son. themselves. the Panthers may be the most in- while, an off-season short on big- association refused to order Selig lbs) fuse the fruits and seasoning for sugaring the dough sheets un- We know the long-feared We know that Tony Gonza- teresting thing to watch the rest of name free agents (no, Robinson to come in and face me. The ab- 1 hour. til you have a 6-layer rectangle. AFC East and North divisions are lez, who decided to come back for the season, if only because so many Cano, you are NOT a big-name free surdity and injustice just became Don’t worry about minor break- looking long in the tooth and that, one last shot at the only thing his people had written them off only a agent and anyone who even consid- too much. I walked out and will 3 cups peeled, cored and Complete the filling. Lift with the exception of Cincinnati first-ballot-Hall-of-Fame career month ago. ers giving you $300 million for ten not participate any further in this sliced pears (about 1 ½ lbs) the colander from the bowl. Pour age of the dough, this is almost and New England, most of their is missing, a championship, is the We know the NFC North may years should be fired on the spot) farce.” the accumulated juices back on to inevitable; try to orient the sheets teams are in need of serious soul- most disappointed and frustrated be home to the most disappointed, has quickly and with much fanfare “I lost my mind. I banged a 2 tablespoons butter, melted the fruit and toss well. so that unbroken areas support searching and off-season retooling. guy in the league. Number two frustrated fans in the league this been completely and deliciously table and kicked a briefcase and Make a cinnamon-sugar broken ones. We know that the debate would be his quarterback, Matt year. With gobs of talent spread hijacked by everybody’s favor- slammed out of the room,” Rodri- 2 tablespoons lemon juice Graham Cracker sprinkling mix. Fill the strudel. Spread the surrounding Andrew Luck, Rob- Ryan, and the next fifty or so guys between the Packers, Bears and Li- ite prima donna, Alex Rodriguez, guez said later on WFAN radio. “I Whisk together the remaining fruit filling over the phyllo, leav- ert Griffin III and which one will would be the rest of the Atlanta ons nobody seems to know what to and his Mr. Magoo of a foil, MLB probably overreacted, but it came 1/2 cup graham cracker cinnamon and sugar in a small ing a 3-inch margin along the be proven the better quarterback Falcons, all of whom are quickly do week to week or from roster to Commissioner Bud Selig. Ten days from the heartng.” crumbs bowl. Set aside. edges. Fold up the dough over the around which to build a successful spinning down the drain of the roster. The only team making a run into the arbitration hearing that he Everything with A-Rod filling. Roll the dough all the way franchise needs to be shelved for dreaded lost season. at the moment is Green Bay and himself called for, A-Rod threw comes from the heart, from the Layer the pastry: Preheat the season. Regardless of where We know the NFC East, that’s towards the cellar. Luckily, what must have been the greatest apologies to the mirror kissing. 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cin- the oven to 375°F. One at a time, up. Carefully lift the strudel and you come down on the Griffin at least as far as prognosticators the squatter status of the Vikings hissy-fit in the history of adult- I’m just glad that when he namon unfold 5 phyllo dough sheets and place it seam down on the pre- spectrum, that he came back too are concerned, is about the most will keep them from ever getting hood, storming out of the hearing, acts like a four-year-old told to go stack on top of each other. Lay pared baking sheet. soon from off-season surgery, that upside-down, head-scratching di- there, but until Aaron Rodgers the building, and, possibly, the city. to timeout, that comes from the 1/4 teaspoon salt a slightly dampened (not wet) Bake the strudel. Brush the the weapons around him (coordina- vision in all of football. Washing- comes back the Packers are riding “I am disgusted with this heart as well. cloth over the top to keep them top of the strudel with melted but- tor included) aren’t sufficient, or ton’s plummet to the cellar, New the rails to nowheresville. abusive process, designed to en- 1/2 cup granulated sugar from drying out while you work. ter and sprinkle with remaining that he was a single-season-flash- York’s bipolar play, Dallas’s in- We know the two coaches we sure that the player fails,” Rodri- Unfold the 6th sheet and lay it mix. Bake until golden and filling 6 sheets phyllo dough (14 by flat, with a long edge facing you. is bubbly—35 to 45 minutes. 18 inches), more if needed Carefully brush the sheet with Serve warm. some melted butter, sprinkle it The Artist’s Perspective Ellen Kassoff Gray and mixed the level of sweetness. Melted butter for brushing liberally with the sprinkling mix. Cheers. Tom Neel Apples being both sweet and around us, despite what many art- That proof lies in a look at intended! oonshine conjures ists think. As pure as you may the past, with Dutch masters us- Even if any of us tries, what slightly tart match the whiskey think you are to your creative pro- ing “camera obscura” in the 17th we could never replicate in the old a myriad of meta- clearly, but pears are denser and recently purchased a new car. phors; pottery jugs bit sweeter than the apples. To- It’s my first with a lot of tech- cess, you have progressed wildly century and a more modern master, master’s work, is their life with mud Angels, Music and Snow Change nological wizardry. Assorted from the olden days. In fact, many Norman Rockwell used both pho- streets, polio, no antibiotics and flu with XXX etched gether the two succeed in a spir- bells and whistles, that we artists seem to be dragged kicking tography to shoot his models and a shots and most certainly not enjoy- into it, Appalachian mountain ited equilibrium with each other. and screaming into a new world, balopticon, or what we now know ing the abundant food supply we Mfolk pickin’ and fiddlin’, supped Nicely paired, the Apple Pie know no one really needs to get The Angels watch and help us all Ifrom point A to B. leaving behind the so called “tradi- as an overhead projector, to trace a take for granted today. Old masters up prohibition era cars and most whiskey tastes like pie in a glass Why then? I must admit, tional” ways of the old masters. I basic layout of his work to be paint- were often starving artists because of all (if you watched a lot of with a hint of cinnamon. And Music inspires us to stand tall much of it is cumbersome and the get it. ed. He was quick to mention that food was much harder to come by. TV in the 70’s) the sardonic king Serve this dish warm with a Above the snow, which will brightly glisten old me likes simplicity, while the I also understand, first there many revisions would then be made I’ll take the modern world, thank artists of all time. I personally of primetime hooch - Hawkeye scoop of your favorite vanilla ice And use our souls to learn and listen new me tries not to be left behind. was darkness, then a candle and a to his sketch and he said, “Painting you very much. light bulb. A pretty straight line, from photographs can be a wholly The creative key is not the think he overstepped the boundar- Pierce. The charisma of moon- cream. Its nice to drink the whis- But if you are sad and alone Yes, my smart phone is smarter ies of originality, but there’s little shine is compelling; it symbol- key from a brandy snifter with than me. But, if we progressively then came the ruler. Hand mixing creative performance if the artist purity of the old masters, it’s the question of his creativity. Confus- A friend is there to bring you home learn to grow with technology, it paint with ground pigment, egg himself is creative.” purity of creative basics and keep- izes Americas rugged past, our two ice cubes. Allow it to open ing isn’t it? taxation disputes and most appre- in the glass and show off its full And give you time, and help, and hearing can make life simpler and often yokes and water, today, paint in a I welcome anyone to tell ing mindful of where the boundary Today, some of the best even better. The key is holding tube. Water came from a river, then me that Norman Rockwell wasn’t line is for you and your collectors. known artists I know, even ones ciably – good ole entrepreneur- potential for three minutes before When daytime dawns or night is nearing onto the basics, while navigating a well and now a faucet. We all a master painter and easily one of Andy Warhol seemed to use any- that lead the charge on painting en ial American spirit. Nowadays enjoying. It’s ideal for sipping This friend with tender touching from above through the process of evolution. have accepted technology through- most creative and narrative artists thing and everything in creation of plein air, at times strongly depend this once relatively endangered between small bites of warm Guides you through Middleburg-a town filled with kindness and love Art has experienced tech- out history and my guess is that if in history. 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They are often Middleburg Fire Depart- food, clothes, support and push the false “war on natorial campaign, almost that “he probably suffered conceived notions, politi- whelmed by the logic of the equivalent of two little ment was both swift and shelter. women” supposedly being causing him to lose a race the worst financial disad- cal agendas, or messages Mr. Bugliosi who reminds boys yelling “Oh Yeah?” outstanding. This may not have waged by Republicans (tell which everyone had de- vantage of any gubernato- from a galaxy far, far away. us that , in the end, it is the “Yeah!”. With Reclaiming With flames still ris- been the happiest of that to the single moms clared he would win big. rial candidate in modern The book is titled Re- evidence that matters. History, you have to use ing, smoke everywhere, Thsnksgivings . . . but, for whose health insurance Afterwards, Cuccinelli Virginia political history.” claiming History. 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Then have been extended to us, reason is called “moder- lied his way through the Obamacare nearly negated ily,” among other things. In Ignore the truth 2. Change and dogged determination they asked, “What shall we are truly truly thank- ate.” They even dubbed entire process (no surprise the advantage. this instance, it is his pur- your mind or 3. Go back to of Vincent Bugliosi. Serving Middleburg For Over 15 years we save first?” and went ful. Cuccinelli “an ideological there) and also because of So what now? Should pose to take on all comers work and find better infor- extremist;” funny com- and prove that Lee Harvey $15.00 OFF ANY SERVICE CALL inside to save it. It’s good to be part the several million (and the GOP become more mation than the author. NEW CUSTOMERS ONLY You are reading this of this extraordinary com- ing from disciples of Saul counting) insurance can- “moderate” (i.e., Demo- Oswald acted alone and This book came to Alinsky. 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That reflects diversity, The Virginia Elections FOR abortion or that they acare would (has) become. properly understood, and Blue pounded Cuccinelli for his It is said, perhaps cor- it hopefully will help the Daniel Morrow Even so, they came alleged connection to the rectly, that the GOP could good guys hold the country smoke detectors lately? close to snatching a vic- gift scandal that affected have done more for Cucci- together. Now, on to 2014! The Tea-Party-dominat- tory from what at one point Gov. McDonnell and ig- ed GOP made history this seemed an inevitable and month, blowing an election overwhelming defeat. in which a Republican vic- GOP veterans of the Carthyites, or the early made the world a safer and misguided and all too often tory seemed all but predes- Our Sincere Rockefeller or even the supporters of George Wal- saner place to live. self-destructive opinions tined and foreordained. Ronald Reagan stripe have lace. Older white men and about sex, drugs and rock The Democratic victory been heard admitting that Far from representing older white married women and roll on us all. flew in the face of Virgin- ANY old-school moderate the vanguard of a new gen- seem to remain dispropor- They’re on the wrong Thanks ia’s long tradition of elect- or conservative Republican eration, they’re the last sad tionately gullible . . . but side of history. ing statewide officers from could have captured the top vestiges of old and long not young people, women, Most of their children the party opposed to the two state-wide slots this discredited prejudices, dy- minorities of all descrip- are already disenchanted sitting President. year, noting that even Mark ing religious dogma and tion (including those in the with them. 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