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Nancy Milburn Kleck erative” he added. The bond between n one of the this gentleman and his last Satur- hounds is easily seen. day’s of the Speaking softly to each season, look- hound, including the ing as elegant as any youngsters out for the Ohuntsman can in scar- first time, this was a let, Middleburg Hunts- happy pack, enjoying man Richard Roberts the time off and the brisk watched his pack tumble chill. As we walked up down the walkway of the and down hills, Libby newly renovated Hunt- and Carey quietly kept land kennels and out them together, and lured onto the grass to meet the occasional wander- everyone before moving ing youngster back into off to hunt. Friends, fol- the pack. lowers and especially the We reached the pond children hovered around in the back of the prop- them, eager to enjoy the erty, the water too cold attention and freedom. for them except the The day before, Labrador Retriever hounds were brought who dived right in and to the meticulously re- showed off by making stored kennels at Hunt- two turns. The hounds, land as part of the kennel he described, “settled tour and reception hosted into my style of hunt- by Dr. Betsee Parker that ing.” And to his style evening. Originally built of horn blowing, “each in 1912, the kennels lay huntsman has a unique vacant for decades and set of melodies in his now are as originally repertoire.” He tossed built. Guests viewed for biscuits to his adoring the first time the ken- charges while sitting on nels’ interior, feeding the fence, admiring the and treatment rooms, view that stretched for staff living and changing miles until they were quarters, and the unique gone. Having grown up tunnel under the lodges in England, it probably that opens up for sepa- brought back memories. rate exiting of bitches One tall hound was able and doghounds into the to get his nose to his grass yards. pocket, but was too late to find any treats. After hunting, staff and hounds returned to Richard smiled as he the hunt’s kennels to talked about how much snuggle up in familiar he appreciated his staff. surroundings. “The ken- On a wistful note, he nels at Huntland will be mentioned that Libby considered a museum Gilbert, the hunt’s 1st and not a working ken- Whipper-In for four nel”, explained Dr. Park- years, will sadly be re- er, beaming in her joy turning to England to of welcoming everyone hunt a foot pack in West Photo By Nancy Milburn Kleck to the very special occa- Yorkshire. “She will be sion. very missed.” Karen Nutt will join the staff A couple of weeks lat- as Honorary Whipper-In er, hound walking with and is already settled in. Meet The Candidates Night Richard, whippers-in Carey Shefte and Libby “Are you getting Gilbert, I asked him ready for the hound April 11th ~ 6:30 pm about his first year. Re- show?” I asked, thinking ferring to the challenge about the Virginia Fox- of being a new huntsman hound Show at Morven The Middleburg Community Center and becoming leader of a Park in late May. “Not new pack of hounds, he yet!” he replied with a said, “It was really good. big grin. The last day of Email Questions for the Candidates by April 10 The transition of adapt- hunting was a week ago, ing went well” he added, I remembered. “the strong support of A lovely morning [email protected] the Masters” was a ma- spent with a lovely fel- jor part of a good tran- low and a most beautiful Candidates statements Page 50 sition. “The landowners pack of hounds.
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Request in homes by Thursday 3/29/18 Thursday by homes in Request facebook.com/MiddleburgEccentric STD PRST Page 2 Middleburg Eccentric • March 29, 2018 ~ April 26, 2018 Middleburg Eccentric • March 29, 2018 ~ April 26, 2018 Page 3 News of Note National Mortgage and Middleburg Bank Host First-Time Homebuyer Seminar Sidney Randolph, Stern presented on the finan- Marketing Coordinator, Ac- cial benefit of ownership and cess National Bank special financing programs for first-time buyers, including some ccess National Mort- that finance 100 percent of the gage (“Access”) and home’s value. Middleburg Bank The inaugural event was co- (“Middleburg”), both presented by Atoka Properties, divisions of Access National Virginia Housing Development ABank, hosted their First-Time Authority, and Bankers Title Homebuyer Educational Seminar Shenandoah. (“the Seminar”) on Wednesday, Ryan Clegg, REALTOR®, March 7 at the Middleburg Com- represented Atoka Proper- munity Center. ties. Clegg, a local agent in the Young, prospective first-time, Middleburg market, illustrated as well as seasoned, homebuy- the homebuying process for pro- ers in the Loudoun area joined to spective buyers from contract to discover new financing, lending, close. and credit-rebuilding options to Other featured speakers in- help them meet their homeown- cluded Danielle Tubbs, Director ership goals. of Operations and Settlement at Sixty-seven percent of attend- Bankers Title Shenandoah and ees expressed interest in Access’s Regina Pinkney, Business De- services when the Seminar con- velopment Officer at Virginia cluded. Housing Development Authority “I have been in this industry (VHDA). for more than 18 years, so I know Bankers Title Shenandoah buying your first home can be provided guidance on title ser- daunting,” Bill Stern, Sales Man- vices, such as insurance and set- ager at Access National Mort- tlement. ing and is commonly used in our munity, it’s essential we open a guarantee successful homeown- gage, said. “But, the audience VHDA offers a loan program market area. dialogue with first-time buyers,” ership no matter what stage of was active and engaged through- with up to 100 percent financ- “As members of the com- Stern said. “Our mission is to life you are at.” out the seminar.” GREAT MIDDLEBURG SPRING CLEANING Saturday, April 14th
8am: Middleburg Community Center Spring is in the air, time to do a little cleaning! Dress comfortably and be ready to sweep up the streets. All Ages Welcome!
Make a difference for the community! Middleburg is over 200 years old. Let’s make sure she never looks it!
A Special Thanks to Salamander Resort & The Community Center for Hosting & Providing Food
Rain Date will be Sunday April 15th, 8a.m.
Sponsored by Go Green Committee & Middleburg Futures Group
P.O. Box 1768 Editor In Chief Production Director Publisher Middleburg, VA 20118 Dee Dee Hubbard Jay Hubbard Dan Morrow 540-687-3200 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] ~ Be Local ~ mbecc.com mbecc.com ~ Be Local ~ Page 4 Middleburg Eccentric • March 29, 2018 ~ April 26, 2018 Middleburg Eccentric • March 29, 2018 ~ April 26, 2018 Page 5 VOTE MAY 1ST News of Note Middleburg Juice Company: Fresh to Your Door & Good For You — Inside & Out ingredients that anybody needs mation for months,” Cahir says. large transactions for Goldman and in the right proportions: 90 “It’s amazing. I’ve got the energy Sachs in the IT industry and soft- MIDDLEBURG percent veg and 10 percent fruit. of a 20-year-old. My hair is so ware — buying and selling com- Anything you buy off the shelves soft. I used to have a big issue panies. There’s no human side is the other way around — way with oily skin and got eruptions to that, no emotion,” he says. “It too much sugar.” everywhere, but my skin’s com- was all about how to increase Cahir set specific goals. He pletely clear. I almost had IBS revenue and maximize profit on wanted to make juice that a) is from all the rubbish I was eating. every single transaction. With really enjoyable to drink so that Before juicing, I ate two steaks the juice, it’s very personal — 20 ncil you want to drink it; b) that ac- a day and never ate anything or- percent of my customers are un- tually does what you want it to ganic or non-GMO. First thing dergoing chemotherapy, have an do; and c) is balanced enough to every morning I drink my green imbalance of white or red blood have a couple days of refriger- juice — it’s the most palatable, cells, have a major disease that ated shelf life from the inclusion easy and convenient way to get they’re recovering from. They’re CANDIDATES of natural preservatives that stop all those good nutrients into my using my Green Juice as a really the juice from turning too rank system. What grabs me is there’s important part of their nutrition too fast. actually a thrill getting to the and in most cases it’s doctor- fridge and opening the bottle to sponsored. They went to their “Drinking my green juice, I that smell. It’s like OMG!” doctors and said, ‘I can get hold lost 46 pounds and I have no in- of this fresh green juice, should flammation at all — after years Cahir spent years working in 23955 Middleburg Eccentric MAR 2018.ai 1 3/22/18 4:43 PM I do it?’ The doctors said abso- of having an attack every sec- New York City for a huge invest- ment bank. “I was doing very lutely. VINCENT ond week, I haven’t had inflam- Continued On Page 20 BATAOEL For Mayor l KEVIN KRISTIN
Lauren R. Giannini “My health was in the toilet — HAZARD NOGGLE a combination of issues, includ- ing heart, gout, and Lyme,’ he For Council For Council o Juice or Not to Juice? admits. “I was carrying pre-dia- That’s easy to answer, betic weight – 265 pounds. I was thanks to the delicious close to full-blown IBS [Irritable Green Juice available Bowel Syndrome]. I did a lot of from Middleburg Juice Com- reading, looking for help. No one Tpany. can eat the amount of salad and Founder Matthew Cahir vegetables required daily to keep promises and delivers, literally you healthy. A good friend who’s and figuratively, seriously fresh a nutritionist suggested I try add- MIMI CINDY juice made from organic, non- ing juice to my diet.” GMO ingredients. Cahir’s recipe The sad truth is that even top- is lowest in sugar and very high of-the-line labels tend to be high in fiber without being heavy. Best in sugars and, with flash pasteuri- of all, this Green Juice’s appeal zation, carry use-by dates that STEIN PEARSON has no age limits — children and negate the basic premise of fresh teens are as enthusiastic as their juice. Unless you’re a total DI- For Council For Council elders about drinking their daily Yer, you might want to check out vegetables. the new juice in town. “My intention is for Green Cahir (pronounced Car) want- Juice to be a great representa- ed green juice that ticked all the tion of Middleburg with zero boxes: light, refreshing, palat- footprint and zero waste,” Cahir able, very low in carbs (sugar) says. “What’s left after juicing and fresh fresh fresh. The deci- will feed pigs and chickens. The sion to make his own resulted in glass bottles will be collected an epic albeit successful quest for and sanitized, then re-purposed. the Holy Grail of Green Juice. He We’ll be sourcing up to 80 per- received invaluable help from his cent of our product from local nutritionist friend, Elizabeth Mc- farms within the next 30 to 60 Guire. days. This also serves as a great opportunity for local students to “We developed this recipe and get gainful holiday employment kept honing it,” recalls Cahir. “At and understand the mechanics of first, it was rather disgusting with VOTE MAY 1 small business.” that horrible green after-taste. We kept increasing ingredients, Middleburg Juice Company, taking them away, changing the Paid for and Authorized by Vincent, Kevin, Kristin, Mimi, and Cindy for Middleburg established January 25, 2018, proportions — two solid months, owes its existence to Cahir’s every single day of tasting, refin- nearly miraculous health turn- ing and trying to find this recipe around that began in early De- that works. From what every- cember 2017. body says, my juice has all the ~ Be Local ~ mbecc.com mbecc.com ~ Be Local ~ Page 6 Middleburg Eccentric • March 29, 2018 ~ April 26, 2018 Middleburg Eccentric • March 29, 2018 ~ April 26, 2018 Page 7 News of Note Appleton Campbell Earns Esteemed Middleburg Orange County Pony Club 2017 Angie’s List Super Service Award to Run The Middleburg Horse Trials at have come to expect,” said Angie’s List Founder Angie Great Meadow Field Events Center Hicks. “These pros are top- notch and absolutely deserve he Middleburg Horse who will be part of both compe- recognition for the trustwor- Trials is excited to an- titions,” Max explains. “David thy and exemplary customer nounce that it will O’Connor will be the course de- service they exhibited in the change venues to run at signer - he knows that land bet- past year and overall.” the historic and beautiful Great ter than anyone; Darrin Mollett, TMeadow Field Events Center the organizer for GMI, will also For over two decades An- in The Plains for 2018. The be part of our team; and I run gie’s List has been a trusted Middleburg Horse Trials is or- the show jumping and safety for name for connecting consum- ganized by Middleburg Orange GMI. The MOCPC has a tireless ers to top-rated service profes- County Pony Club (MOCPC) as group of parents who have been sionals. Angie’s List provides a fundraiser for its club. working to continue this horse unique tools and support de- The Great Meadow Foun- trials - it all wouldn’t happen signed to improve the local without them.” service experience for both dation has a history of running consumers and service profes- three-day events that dates back The expansive venue brings sionals. to the 80s when legends like new opportunities for Middle Bruce Davidson, Jim Wofford Horse Trials sponsorship and Angie’s List Super Service and Karen and David O’Connor vendors. Click http://www. Award winners have met strict participated in USEF sanctioned mocpony.club/middleburg- eligibility requirements, must events. After a brief hiatus, horse-trials/sponsors for more be in good standing, pass a high-performance eventing re- information about these oppor- background check and abide turned to Great Meadow in 2014 tunities. by Angie’s List operational after the Foundation purchased guidelines. And, there is always the op- the adjacent Fleming Farm ex- portunity to participate as a vol- “Appleton Campbell’s mot- clusively to run eventing com- unteer. Sign up as a volunteer to is exceptional customer ser- petitions. After initially run- on https://www.eventingvolun- vice. Our customers, as well ning a USEF training session to teers.com/. Volunteers will re- as employees, know that they prepare the US Eventing team ceive a voucher for free cross are paramount to our success,” for the 2014 World Equestrian country schooling on Monday, says Service Manager, Jason Games, the Great Meadow In- June 11 from 8 am to 1 pm. Scott Wayland, Vice President and Jason Anderson, Service Manager Anderson. ternational (GMI) was born. GMI ran a CIC3* in 2015 and A move like this is costly and will be running fundraising a new water jump - we hope ev- Entries open on April 24. Be For additional information MOCPC is working on acquir- ppleton Campbell is dustry’s coveted Angie’s List professionals who have main- “The service providers that about Appleton Campbell, then later became the first venue events leading up to the horse eryone will keep an eye out for sure to get your entries in early, proud to announce Super Service Award (SSA) tained exceptional service rat- receive our Super Service outside of Europe to host a leg ing funds to establish the cross trials. “The MOCPC will be co- more information,” announces as the event is expected to fill please visit appletoncampbell. country course. Thus, MOCPC that they have earned for the seventh year in a row. ings and reviews on Angie’s Award demonstrate the level com. of the prestigious FEI Eventing hosting some clinics to help fund Corcoran. quickly. the home service in- This award honors service List in 2017. of excellence that members Nations Cup™, which still runs A today. MOCPC is thrilled to bring its long-running and popular horse trials to Great Meadow on June 9-10, 2018. From MOCPC Organizer, Max Corcoran: “We are so excited to be mov- ing the Middleburg Horse Tri- als to Great Meadow. With the purchase of new land by The Great Meadow Foundation, it has opened up the opportunity SHE'S NOT WORRIED to have another horse trial in ad- dition to Great Meadow Interna- ABOUT THE PLUMBING! tional. It is a top-notch facility that is very historic and special Appleton Campbell is the local name Join us! to the equestrian community.” Course designer David you can trust for all your plumbing, O’Connor and MOCPC course heating, cooling and electrical needs! builder John Wells have plans TH to build a beautiful course CELEBRATE BOWA’S 30 ! on the Fleming Farm parcel. Middleburg Horse Trials will run its usual levels of Begin- As a thank you to the community that has supported us during the past 30 ner Novice, Novice, Training and Preliminary. From David years, we invite you to join Tim Burch and BOWA for a wine and cheese happy O’Connor: “We are excited that the historic Middleburg Orange hour. We look forward to celebrating with our clients, partners and friends! County Pony Club will be mov- ing their event to take advantage of the fantastic facilities at Great • Water Heaters Meadow. We look forward to welcoming everyone to the ven- • Well & Sump Pumps Wednesday, April 25, 2018 ue.” • 5:00 PM-7:00 PM Show Jumping will take place Drain Cleaning in the state-of-the-art arena with • Water & Sewer Lines an adjacent warm-up arena, both Greenhill Winery & Vineyards • 7 Gas Lines
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23595 Winery Lane, Middleburg, VA will run on established turf. 2 Best of • Toilets Although the venue has WARRENTON RSVP to bowa.com/greenhill. Space is limited. • Faucets bowa.com changed, the same great 540-687-6771 MOCPC organizing commit- appletoncampbell.com • Garbage Disposals tee will reconvene joined by the Wine tas organizers of GMI to bring you this wonderful event. “There 540.347.0765 Warrenton | 540.825.6332 Culpeper | 703.754.3301 Gainesville | 540.645.6229 Fredericksburg DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION ADDITIONS & RENOVATIONS EQUESTRIAN FACILITIES PURCHASE CONSULTATIONS are a few of us from the Great Meadow International (GMI) ~ Be Local ~ mbecc.com AC MiddleburgEccentric_Ad.indd 1 mbecc.com ~ Be 1/5/18Local 1:44 PM ~ Page 8 Middleburg Eccentric • March 29, 2018 ~ April 26, 2018 Middleburg Eccentric • March 29, 2018 ~ April 26, 2018 Page 9 News of Note J.R. SNIDER, LTD. Mary Reeves Bell’s Banana George! Don’t New Book Wait For Life To Happen no mention of Trump or the Re- publican Congress that regularly Make It Happen Suit misstates facts, and works in se- cret without public hearings. But Banana George is one of the they are there, for readers, like a biggest and best-known names in shadow, a cloud looming over the water skiing. He’s in the Water book, the capital and the nation. Ski Hall of Fame, to name just one accolade, and made five ap- Yourself This tale starts in a rural Ro- pearances in the Guinness Book manian village, where a young of World Records. The only per- gypsy girl is kidnapped for the son ever to water ski on all seven international sex trade; while in continents, he barefooted in 45 Washington a wealthy radio per- countries, including the Soviet sonality for a mega evangelical Union. He became a celebrity church, is renewing his Virginia with appearances on TV shows, WHAT MAKES US DIFFERENT? driver’s license. He checks organ at media events, speaking gigs, donation on the renewal form and featured in magazines. He and going home is killed in a starred as himself alongside Er- RESPONSIVENESS car crash. His death unleashes nest Borgnine and Artie Johnson We always take your call, a Christian church cover-up of in Captiva Island (1995), a mov- and we arrive when we say we will blackmail, sexual affairs, sexual ie made for TV. YouTube offers diseases and embezzlement of many videos featuring Banana church funds. It’s a book about George. lies. The Romanian connection COMPETITIVE PRICING to the church, in the midst of a There’s a lot of living packed We offer upfront estimates so you story of American luxury, religi- into the pages of George’s bi- can make informed decisions. Paul Hodge osity and moral decay, is heart ography. It’s more than enter- warming. And this religious/ taining; it’s inspirational. “With criminal thriller has a happy end- proper diet, exercise and a “can PROFESSIONALISM hese days truth and facts ing, when IRS agents ride to the do” attitude, George proved that You can always feel comfotable allowing our are, as we know, fre- senior citizens do not have to rescue and complicate life for the plumbers into your home. They are trained quently called fiction. church’s nationally known pastor resign themselves to slowing Lies are so common, so and his plans to run for President down.” He never gave up, not to be friendly, honest, and helpful. pervasive, so regularly repeated . To give it away a bit: Facts and Lauren R. Giannini pain, but he worked all the time,” even in his 90s when illness took Tby public figures, who know their its toll. WHAT MAKES US DIFFERENT? Truth win out, for the most part. Carrie recalled. “He was a con- statements false, that a gullible There is a God. summate salesman. He was re- When asked the three most im- RESPECTFUL and widely ill-informed Ameri- he subtitle of this tribute spectful, classy and charming. portant lessons in life she learned We treatRESPONSIVENESS your home with respect can public believes the lies. Will- Author Mary Reeves Bell to George A. Blair says knows the places in this book. He had a good business sense from George, Carrie said: “Work andWe leave always it takeas we your found call, it. ingly. it all. “Don’t Wait For that made him quite successful in hard, be honest, and take care of Born on a ranch in Wyoming, Life To Happen, Make It and we arrive when we say we will. It is the historic “Willing Bell first attended Moody Bible a dozen different enterprises. He other people.” Happen” tells the story of a suc- was all about loyalty and people COMPETITIVE PRICING Suspension of Disbelief.” What College, then Rutgers Univer- Tcessful entrepreneur and family The book concludes with Ba- COMMITMENT loved him. He went from being readers and moviegoers do in sity and the University of Vi- man who worked as hard as he nana George’s Lessons on Life, JRWe Snider offer upfront has been estimates serving so you the reading books and seeing mov- enna where she studied Hebrew a cripple to an athlete in a blink which give advice on everything played — becoming a world- of an eye. It was like he was NOVAcan region make for informed more decisions.than 30 years. ies, necessary in order to accept and Holocaust Studies. Once a renowned athlete, known as Ba- from nutrition and hygiene to plots which are otherwise unbe- missionary in Austria and Yugo- born again. He just couldn’t get money and attitude. Bons mots PROFESSIONALISM lievable in science fiction or any nana George, after he turned 40. enough of life.” slavia, she founded and is still That’s when he discovered his like: Take care of your body. It’s You can always100% feel SATISFACTION comfortable allowing our kind of fiction or movie. But to- executive director of Roma- passion for water skiing and em- In 1955 when George was your most valuable asset… Nev- day much of the nation, not just nian Christian Enterprises. The staying in Florida to recuper- er stop learning. Try new things We wantplumbers our intoclients your to home. be completely They are trained satisfied barked on the path that led to his to be friendly, honest, and helpful. moviegoers and readers, seems 25-year-old RCE has houses in becoming a global ambassador ate from spinal fusion surgery each day… Be positive, smile, with the work we do. If you are not, we will do to be suspending its disbelief, Romania, staffed by teachers and for the sport of barefoot skiing. to correct injuries sustained in laugh, spread happiness… There whatever it takes to corect the problem. Trunk Show critical thinking. They willingly therapists, which help hundreds his early 20s, he learned to ski are more, but you’re going to RESPECTFUL th th believe lies and unbelievable fic- of Romanian children suffering “Banana George!” is a fun and — crazy about it from the first have to read “Banana George!” We treat your home with respect tions. from neglect or abuse. fascinating read with reminis- moment he stood up and rode to get the big picture. and leave it as we found it. cences from George himself, his SOME OF OUR SERVICES So here comes a quiet Chris- Bell is the author of numer- the water. Six years later, George Born January 22, 1915, April 13 & 14 wife JoAnne Blair and George’s mastered barefoot skiing, and the COMMITMENT tian thriller, a morality tale, from ous articles for Christian publi- four daughters, Donna, Geor- George passed away at home WATER TREATMENT WELL PUMP SERVICE an author in a historic Quaker vil- cations and a historical fiction world became his stage to intro- on October 17, 2013, just a few JR Snider has been serving the Experience e Finest Tailoring gia, Carrie and Robin, and their duce others to the sport. George • lage in Loudoun County, about trilogy for young adults, honored children. Written in conjunction months shy of his 99th birthday. NOVA region for more than 30 years. mega evangelical churches, by the Sorbonne for contribut- was a natural showman, who ap- He was buried in his yellow tuxe- DRAIN CLEANING VIDEO SEWER with Karen Putz, also a barefoot proached everything he did with right-wing politics, sex, human ing to remembrance of the Ho- skier, there are also marvelous do. Carrie’s heartfelt eulogy end- 100% SATISFACTION• trafficking, the Internal Revenue locaust. It has been translated passion. He was charmingly ec- ed with these words: “We have a SEPTIC EVALUATION memories and anecdotes from centric and his joyful spirit was We want our clients to be completely satisfi ed Service and separation of church into French and Norwegian and, friends around the world. Kids legend to live up to.” • and state. But mostly about lies like “A Parliament for Owls,” is contagious. 10% withALL the SERVICES work we AND do. If FOR you SENIORare not, CITIZENS,we will do of all ages can get a lot out of It’s a legend that will con- whatever it takes to correct the problem. and ethics in the Nation’s Capital, available on Amazon.com., at reading this biography because As a barefoot water skiing tinue to do the world a lot of OFF TEACHERS, VETERANS AND FIRST RESPONDERS. set in our new America, where Middleburg’s Chapter Two Book Banana George’s message comes legend who also loved to snow good. Just the sub-title alone — honesty, virtue and character are Store and is expected soon at the across loud and clear: Live your ski, Banana George stood out “Don’t Wait for Life to Happen, quaint 18-19th Century concepts Middleburg Library. Bell lives – on water and dry land. His and religion is merely a political life with gusto and joy and never Make It Happen” — provides a % ALL SERVICES AND with her husband David in the ever give up. nickname refers to his favorite pragmatic blueprint for success OUR CORE VALUES business. 18th Century village of Unison, color, yellow, and his fondness for everyone, young and old. 10 outside Middleburg, where she Banana George has local for bananas – a perfect food nu- REPAIRS FOR SENIOR “A Parliament for Owls” was connections: Carrie Blair, the The not-so-secret ingredients to begun over two years ago, before can regularly be seen and heard tritionally and the perfect color. be like Banana George include TRUST RESPECT UNDERSTANDING cutting and splitting firewood for third of four daughters, is an He used bananas in his barefoot- CITIZENS AND VETERANS Donald Trump and the New Era equestrian who has lived in the passion, spirit, tolerance, kind- OFF• • of American Politics. There is her wood stove. ing shows. He skied on one foot, ness, honesty, and determination, CREDIBILITY KINDNESS HUMOR Middleburg area for more than holding the tow bar in his teeth 40 years. She was about eight which can help to overcome ad- • • Tuesday May 1st, 2018, will be an important day for the and often finished his show ski- versity and obstacles. Always do Town of Middleburg, with three candidates vying to when her father took up water ing while eating a banana. His skiing, which became the fam- the best you can and try to do bet- become our next mayor, and seven candidates, including wet and dry suits were custom ter next time. myself, hoping to fill one of four expiring council seats. ily’s sport and eventually joined made in yellow, his towboat was George’s businesses. The Blair yellow, ditto his car, footwear, Remember what George lived On election day, I will have served 18 months on council family operated two very popu- by: You’re never too young to as I was elected in November 2016 to fill a then hats, home décor — you name unexpired council term. lar ski schools simultaneously it. He performed barefoot exhibi- chase a dream and never too old for 20 years in New Jersey: one tions at Cypress Gardens in Win- to catch one… at a river near their home in Red ter Haven, Florida, in addition to Available at Barnes & Noble I hope that as a voting citizen, you will re-elect me to a full four-year term, Bank, the other further north at a enjoying great success in bare- as a Nook e-book and in paper- so that I can build on my initial year and a half, and help guide council lake, which attracted droves of If water runs through it, we do it! decision making and keep our special town special. Thank you. foot water ski competitions, well back at Amazon. 112 West Washington Street, Middleburg, VA New York City water enthusiasts. into his 80s. George cemented For more information: www. Paid for and authorized by Peter Leonard-Morgan, candidate for Middleburg Town Council, May 1st, 2018 “When Daddy was in his his fame by skiing barefoot in his BananaGeorgeBlair.com 540.687.5232 703.771.3308 JRSNIDER.COM 540-687-5633 | Highcliffeclothiers.com young 30s, he was in constant 90s. ~ Be Local ~ mbecc.com mbecc.com ~ Be Local ~ Page 10 Middleburg Eccentric • March 29, 2018 ~ April 26, 2018 Middleburg Eccentric • March 29, 2018 ~ April 26, 2018 Page 11 News of Note If Music Be the Mosby Heritage Area Food of Love… Association Offers “Retreat GET CASH From Gettysburg” Bus Tour BACK
he Mosby Heritage Area train. Join us as we follow in the berg. Association is pleased to path of this retreat and examine • Admission to the Donnelly announce a bus tour of- the aftermath of the Civil War’s House in Williamsport fered April 27-28th fea- most famous battle. Noted his- FOR THE turing historian and author Eric torian Eric Wittenberg will lead • Saturday lunch TWittenberg following Robert E. a guided tour that visits some of Tickets for the tour are $175 Lee’s retreat route at Gettysburg. the most significant locations of for MHAA Members and $195 Defeated at the Battle of Get- this often-overlooked campaign. for Non-Members and can be tysburg, General Robert E. Lee purchased online at www.mos- byheritagearea.org/events or by was left with the difficult task of Highlights of the tour include: having to withdraw his battered calling (540) 687-5578. Reserve embers of the North- Episcopal Church, located at 105 • A Friday evening reception today as seats are limited. THINGS ern Virginia vocal East Washington Street in the army back across the Potomac and to the relative safety of Vir- at the National Museum of Civil A block of rooms for $104 per chamber ensemble heart of historic Middleburg. All ginia. In the ten days between War Medicine in Frederick, MD night has been reserved for our “Words&Music” are welcome and donations will July 4th and 14th, 1863 the Army • A full day guided bus tour out of town guests at the Clarion will present a concert at 3:00 be gratefully accepted. Light with Eric Wittenberg with stops Inn Frederick Event Center lo- Mpm on Sunday, April 22, 2018 as refreshments will be offered fol- of Northern Virginia made its way out of Pennsylvania and at Gettysburg, Fairfield, Mon- cated at 5400 Holiday Dr. Fred- part of the At the Parish House lowing the program. There will across Maryland, pursued by terey Pass, Smithsburg, William- erick, MD 21703. Reservations performance and arts series of also be an opportunity to meet sport, and more. can be made by calling 301-694- YOU LOVE Emmanuel Episcopal Church, and talk with the artists. Seats the Army of the Potomac. Sev- eral brisk skirmishes occurred • A signed copy of One Con- 7500 or by visiting https://www. Middleburg, VA. Entitled “If may be reserved by calling (540) choicehotels.com/reservations/ Music Be the Food of Love: An 687-6297. as the Union Army sought to tinuous Fight: The Retreat from cut off the retreating rebels. Al- Gettysburg and the Pursuit of groups/DP9WL2. The last date Afternoon of Song,” the concert For further information, con- to make reservations under the will feature vocal and instru- though Lee ultimately slipped Lee’s Army of Northern Virginia, tact Parishsecretary@emmanu- away it was not without further July 4-14, 1863 by Eric Witten- block rate of $104 per night is mental works from the 17th to elmiddleburg.org. April 11, 2018. the 20th centuries by compos- losses to his army and his supply ers Purcell, Rachmaninov, Duke Ellington, and more. Soprano Melissa Coombs and pianist Vir- ginia Rice Sircy will be joined by special guest artist, cellist Otice Sircy. Proceeds from the concert will benefit the music ministries of historic Emmanuel Episcopal Church. Those ministries include EARN 2.25% APY* WITH OUR a 17-member senior church choir, a 10-member hand bell choir and The Piedmont Singers, a musi- cal outreach ministry comprising FREE CHECKING singers from Middleburg and the surrounding region representing as many as 18 different churches. 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Contact us for qualification details and savings account limitations. ages can enjoy.” The concert will be held in the Parish House at Emmanuel ~ Be Local ~ mbecc.com mbecc.com ~ Be Local ~ Page 12 Middleburg Eccentric • March 29, 2018 ~ April 26, 2018 Middleburg Eccentric • March 29, 2018 ~ April 26, 2018 Page 13 News of Note Grace Church Concert Series The Middleburg Hunt invites n Sunday, April 22, 2018, the Grace you to the Point to Point Races Church Concert Se- ries in The Plains, he Middleburg Hunt in- and on the flat. Prizes will be family and friends! Fees are $10 vites you to the Point awarded for tailgate, lady’s hat, per car ($20 day of the race) and VA features the Grammy- to Point Races on April and men’s tie competitions. $5 per person. Please call 540- Onominated concert organist 29, 2018 at beautiful Glenwood Park is recognized 358-4366 for ticket and tailgate Jonathan Ryan performing Glenwood Park in Middleburg, for its full view of the racing ac- information, or visit our website J.S. Bach, Vivaldi, Brahms, TVirginia. Post time is 1pm. Rac- tion and natural beauty. Come at http://www.middleburghunt. Schumann and Guilmant. His ing will be over fences, hurdles enjoy a day of racing with your com/pointtopoint.html command of an exceptionally large breadth of repertoire, spanning from the Renais- sance to numerous solo and Locally-owned loulou clothing store collaborative premieres, cou- pled with striking virtuosity, to be rebranded to Zest in Middleburg enables the bold, imaginative programming and exceptional use of each organ’s unique ca- est Federal Re- The new name Zest and its ates 34 retail locations across pability, for which he is noted. tail today an- concept was first unveiled in the East Coast. The performance will be nounced it will Richmond, VA in October of The Wegdams and their at 5 p.m. at Grace Episcopal be rebranding its last year The store will contin- employees are driven by a Church, 6507 Main Street, The loulou ladies clothing location ue to feature independent de- passion for retail and a com- Win Middleburg to Zest clothing signers plus fresh finds nation- Plains, VA 20198. A catered mitment to serving their local reception will follow. Tick- & co. “We wanted to continue al brands like Splendid, Free communities. It is the inten- ets are $25 – Student tickets to build upon the lou lou foun- People and Level 99, along tion to rebrand the current lou- are $15 – Youth under 18 are dation, yet give our clothing with private label brands and lou clothing stores, located in admitted free but must be ac- stores their own separate brand select accessories available for Leesburg, Va and Washington companied by an adult. Addi- and personality,” said Ben We- a complete boutique experi- DC to Zest in the second quar- tional information and tickets gdam, owner of the company. ence. The projected change ter of 2018. The merchandise mix will re- name will take place in April. are available online at www. To learn more about the gracetheplains.org or by call- main the same as it currently West Federal Retail is the is, just the name will change. boutique and future expan- ing the church office at (540) parent company of Crème de sion plans, please contact Ben 253-5177, ext. 107. Loulou too, will keep its name la Crème, loulou and Zest. and continue to operate as the Wegdam at 540 455 3215 or Headquartered in Middleburg, [email protected]. accessory location”. Virginia, the company oper- Executive Director of Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy Resigns fter four successful her position. Loudoun Wildlife organization. Nicole leaves our Executive Director. for almost 20 years. Prior to her years as Executive Conservancy will greatly miss organization in a very strong po- Not only has Nicole served current role, she served as both Director of Loudoun Nicole’s leadership, passion sition for future growth and we as our first and only Executive Board Vice President and Presi- Bundles for Bridge! Wildlife Conservancy, and compassion for wildlife and offer our collective and warm Director since 2014, she has dent and served as a dedicated Nicole Sudduth is moving out conservation, and the power- thanks for her contributions and fulfilled a number of founda- volunteer for most of the last Aof the area and will be resigning ful motivation she brings to our leadership during her tenure as two decades. Nicole’s impactful tional roles in the organization contributions to Loudoun’s con- Bundles Murdock supports Bridge Littleton for servation are countless, but some featured highlights include com- Middleburg Mayor piling our annual butterfly count, authoring a definitive guide on the butterflies of Loudoun Coun- A life long member of our community THE SKY’S THE LIMIT ty, and spearheading our amphib- ian monitoring program as well as saving and restoring vernal pools. She headed up our high- Dedicated to Middleburg’s success ly successful campaign to save as a man of action “She can just walk into a room, flash her million dollar smile and the world is hers.” Monarch butterflies and was inte- gral in the establishment of hun- That’s how Whitney Justice describes her daughter, Taylor, dreds of Monarch Waystations and pollinator gardens through- An experienced leader with a plan to thanks to the work Dr. Gallegos did to help create her gorgeous smile. out the county in schools, public spaces, and private homes. Over preserve our way of life and invigorate Because some of her adult teeth never formed, Taylor needed specialized care the years, Nicole’s research-driv- our local economy to give her a normal looking smile as she grew. They searched for a dentist who en articles in the Habitat Her- was capable of solving Taylor’s challenging case and found Dr. Gallegos. ald have educated our residents and advocated for the county’s You would never know she had missing teeth and now, Taylor is taking wildlife. The Board of Directors Together we will all do what is best for wishes Nicole a successful future Middleburg’s future on the world and following her passions as a ski patroller and mountain as she navigates the next chapter climber, raising awareness for environmental causes and conservation. of her life. In the coming weeks, the Dr. Gallegos can help you find solutions for missing teeth. Board of Directors will post a job announcement for the position of Executive Director. Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy is com- Vote May 1st ROBERT A. GALLEGOS, DDS & RONALD D. JACKSON, DDS mitted to hiring someone with the right mix of experience (both 204 E FEDERAL STREET | MIDDLEBURG, VA 20118 traditional and nontraditional) Middleburg Town Offi ce P: 540-687-6363 | www.middleburgsmiles.com and encourages all qualified ap- plicants to submit an application for consideration. Paid for by Bundles Murdock www.bridgeformiddleburg.com ~ Be Local ~ mbecc.com mbecc.com ~ Be Local ~ Page 14 Middleburg Eccentric • March 29, 2018 ~ April 26, 2018 Middleburg Eccentric • March 29, 2018 ~ April 26, 2018 Page 15 News of Note Morven Park Wins Loudoun County Public Schools’ School-Business Partnership Award
orven Park’s Center and Smart’s Mill Middle School benefit from having a well-qual- for Civic Impact is – nominated the Park for the ified workforce because of an one of five recipients award. The Park’s Education LCPS partnership. Vote on May 1, 2018 of the 2018 School- team worked with Frances Ha- To view the LCPS-TV School- Business Partnership Award from zel Reid to create and pilot the Business Partner Highlight video Leadership • Experience • Commitment MLoudoun County Public Schools Meadows, Milkweed, and Mon- about Morven Park, click here. (LCPS). The award focuses on archs, Oh My! program in 2015, For more information about the creating thriving partnerships be- and continues to work with the Park’s educational programming, tween the school system and lo- school to improve and expand visit www.MorvenPark.org. A VISION FOR OUR COMMUNITY cal businesses and organizations. the program. Smart’s Mill books Representatives from Morven a variety of Morven Park’s edu- Morven Park is a 1,000-acre Park received the award at the cational programs. nonprofit park in Leesburg, Vir- ginia. Known as the “Central • Preserve & Protect Middleburg annual School-Business Partner- According to LCPS, the ship Breakfast at The National Park” of Loudoun County, Mor- School-Business Partnership ven Park welcomes 250,000 visi- • Safe, sustainable water & utilities Conference Center on Friday, Award measures success be- March 9. tors each year who come to enjoy tween a school and an outside exquisite scenery, formal box- • Support our local businesses “It is an honor to be recog- organization based on whether wood gardens, the Morven Park nized by Loudoun County Public or not the partnerships are thriv- International Equestrian Center, • Investing in our Future Schools. Thanks to our amazing ing, whether or not the students the Athletic Field Complex, the partners, Frances Hazel Reid are learning current and relevant iconic Greek Revival mansion, Elementary School and Smart’s skills, if students are encouraged museums, and hiking trails. Mor- Mill Middle School, for nomi- to be leaders and committed to ven Park was once the home of nating us,” said Gwyneth Mac their communities, if the students Thomas Swann, Jr., governor of Murtrie, Morven Park’s Director are learning interactive and tech- Maryland during the Civil War, of Education. “We are excited to nology skills, how responsive the as well as the home of Westmore- A DEVOTED LEADER FOR MIDDLEBURG continue teaching civics educa- schools are to the partnerships, land Davis, governor of Virginia tion and 21st-century skills to and if they can actively integrate during WWI. For more informa- LCPS students.” “best of” practices into their cur- tion, or to support the Park, visit • Middleburg Town Council Member Two LCPS schools – Frances ricula. Ultimately, the goal is www.MorvenPark.org. Hazel Reid Elementary School to see how well businesses will • Vice President, Board Member for Middleburg Museum & Pink Box VISIT THE FARM HOURS Spring Native Plant Sale • Executive Committee Member Virginia Municipal Leaugue STORE Spring Native Plant Sale sponsored by Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy • Past Commissioner Middleburg Farm Store Saturday, April 7, 9:00am – 3:00pm Enjoy hand selected Morven Park, 17195 Southern Planter Lane, Leesburg (at the upper end of the main park- Planning Commission Open Friday - Monday ing lot) fresh and local produce Noon ‘til 6pm Three native plant nurseries will have a huge selection of spring blooming flowers, shrubs, and gourmet food items trees, vines and ferns for sale. We’ll also have: From Here, For Here • Native bee houses and Bluebird nest boxes including Greenhill Tasting Room • Bird feeding supplies by Wild Birds Unlimited of Ashburn • Unique garden art from Sunny Lane Forge Charolais beef Open Daily • Used book sale with books on nature, wildlife, and gardening www.bridgeformiddleburg.com • Representatives of Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy’s program areas, includ- & Greenhill honey. Noon ‘til 6pm ing Stream Monitoring, Conservancy Advocacy, and Audubon at Home, will be on hand to answer questions and share information. 571-276-7730 • And much more! See our website for the complete list. For more information, visit: www.loudounwildlife.org www.GreenhillVineyards.com(540) 687-6968 [email protected] For questions, contact Chris Emery at [email protected] Paid for and authorized by Bridge for Middleburg ~ Be Local ~ mbecc.com mbecc.com ~ Be Local ~ Page 16 Middleburg Eccentric • March 29, 2018 ~ April 26, 2018 Middleburg Eccentric • March 29, 2018 ~ April 26, 2018 Page 17 News of Note Sky Meadows State Park … And They’re Off! April Special Events and Programs Spring Race and Point to Point Report Mount Bleak House Tours the Blacksmith Guild of the Po- Sky Meadows (FOSK), or at thusiast interested in volunteer- standing throughout the park. Lauren R. Giannini by Four Virginia Gentleman, Thomas A. Hulfish and trained ter sitting out all of 2017, Zanc- April 15 at 12 noon; Middleburg April 07 & 08 - 11 a.m. to tomac have set up shop and are the FOSK Farmer’s Market. Be ing for our monthly programs? These fences can be a hazard winning by six lengths under by Neil Morris, winning the first lus made his first start this season Spring Races — Saturday, April 4 p.m. - Mount Bleak House, ready to show off their skills. sure to stop by the Settle’s Ket- Contact our park by emailing to wildlife. Meet at the Valley arrenton Hunt Kieran Norris. Stonelea Stable division of the Maiden Timber piloted by a new (for the horse) 21 at 1:30 – Glenwood Park; Historic Area Stop by the Blacksmith Shop, tle program at the Log Cabin [email protected]. Trailhead, located in the Picnic kicked off the LLC’s Balance The Budget, race. jockey, Darren Nagle. Zanclus, Blue Ridge Hunt – Sunday, located behind the Dairy Barn to see how residents of Mount Area, at 10 a.m. to help us re- point-to-point sea- Mark Watts up, bested the larg- In the second division, Arma- the 2016 Virginia Steeplechase April 22 at 12 noon. Foxfield Walk through history by in the Historic Area, and see Bleak may have prepared these move this fencing. Tools will est field of the race card with a Association Timber Champion Spring Races – Saturday, April touring historic Mount Bleak Meet the Beekeepers son with a solid ta Stables’ Rudyard K motored them fashion iron into helpful fresh foods. be provided. Be sure to wear day of racing at Airlie on St. half-length victory for trainer across the finish line less than a and the Virginia Point-to-point 28 at 1 p.m.; Middleburg Hunt House. Join a ranger or docent tools and kitchen items used on April 15 - 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 comfortable hiking shoes, use Julie Gomena in the Open Flat. Foundation’s Timber Horse of (Glenwood Park) – Sunday, and hear the story of the many WPatrick’s Day in spite of Mother length in front of Noble Stables’ p.m. - Historic Area the farm. Astronomy for Everyone sunscreen, bug spray, and bring Nature’s delivery of chilly temps The Viola T. Winmill Chase King of the Diamonds. the Year, hadn’t lost his form April 29 at 1 p.m.; Virginia Gold owners of this 1840’s house plenty of water. Will include with the layoff. Zanclus won Cup Races – Saturday, May 5, 1 and how they shaped the histo- What’s that buzzing? Meet and snow flurries. Cup for the Side Saddle Race Blair Wyatt, who grew April 14 - 7:30 p.m. – 10:30 with local apiarists Doug and hiking to project area. going away, a good 12 lengths p.m. ry of Sky Meadows. Feel a part The Settle’s Kettle Trainer Jimmy Day saddled saw seven start in the half-mile up foxhunting and racing in p.m. - Historic Area Ramona Morris of the Bee- contest that offered spectators in front of last year’s Rokeby Note: the times indicate when of their stories as you enjoy April 07 - 12:00 p.m. – 3 three winners: Christina V. Piedmont’s country, posted Bowl winner, Old Timer, owned opportunities to sit in historic Our evening of space explo- keepers of Northern Shenando- Spring Fever 5k a thrilling finish. Trainer-jock- a 2½-length win aboard Eric the first race starts – a well- p.m. - Log House, Historic ration begins with a half-hour ah (BONS) and discover the art Mosby’s Foxhall Drive, Liam by Kinross Farm and trained by reproduction furniture. Tours McVicar in the irons, prevailed ey Teresa (Tess) Croce piloted Poretz’s Witor (GER) in the timed arrival will help you to Area “Junior Astronomer” program, of Apiculture (a.k.a. Beekeep- April 29 - 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 Maureen Brittell’s Tango to Richard Valentine. avoid traffic at the gate. Races are subject to ranger or docent a.m. - Parking at Turner Pond by five lengths in the Maiden Amateur and Novice Rider Over availability. Follow your nose to the Log for children ages 5-12. Imme- ing). This monthly program win by a nose over Devon Ze- Timber, relegating Magalen O. Morris saddled his third win- are scheduled to go off every House to see what tasty treats diately following, hear about series examines all aspects of Usher in spring with some Hurdle. Day’s other wins took place on horses owned by Bruce brovious aboard King of Hearts, Bryant’s Dakota Slew, trained ner of the day when Collette’s 30 minutes. Please be prepared Please inquire inside the are cooking on the hearth. the importance of dark skies beekeeping from hive construc- rejuvenation at Sky Meadows. trained by George Kuk and Balistes, Nagle again doing the for flaky April weather – it can Visitor Center for a tour. Smart, Jr. — both bred by the by Richard Valentine, to second Watch as a Sky Meadows rang- and light conservation, then tion to honey extraction. See The Spring Fever 5k trail race, owned by Cherry Blossom Farm place. honors, won the Virginia Horse- be beautiful or very “Irish” – al- er or volunteer dons historic join volunteer Ambassadors of the park’s apiary and learn how made possible by Roots and trainer’s Daybreak Stables. He’s One Wild Dude, piloted by LLC. men’s Benevolent & Protective ways helps if you’re prepared Explorer Outpost clothing and cooks delicious NASA’s Jet Propulsion Lab for to set up and care for your own Rocks Adventures, is a beau- In the Ladies Timber, six Association Virginia Bred/Sired for cold and/or wet weather Bruce Cullinane, bested Jump The week preceding the Pied- started, four finished: Sweet dishes using seasonal foods and a half-hour multimedia presen- hives using historic and modern tiful and challenging event. mont Foxhounds Point-to-point, Flat by a neck over Jean L. Ro- from hats, jackets, coats to foot- April 07, 08, 14, 15, 21, 22, 19th century cooking methods. tation on the latest in the Unit- agricultural techniques. The course starts and finishes Through It, trained by Doug Talking Guy and Erin Swope, 28, & 29 - 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 Fout and ridden by Emme Ful- a snowstorm that had forecast- fe’s Willisville, ridden by Jeff wear and gloves. Discover how foods differed ed States’ space research. After near Turner Pond and travers- wearing all three hats as own- Murphy. p.m. - Boston Mill Road Trail lilove, in the Novice Rider Flat. ers shaking their heads (because er, trainer and rider, recorded For more information: www. between the Settles and their the presentation, get oriented to Earth Day es multi-use trails with grass, of the huge system lurking off Please mark your calendars centralentryoffice.com — click near the Park Office enslaved. Sample authentic the celestial skies with a brief dirt, roots, rocks, bridges, and Day and Smart combined a three-length victory over From woodlands to wet- April 22 - 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 again in the Virginia Bred or the Atlantic seaboard) deliv- second-placed Raven’s Choice with the following Virginia the calendar tab for directions, dishes and take the historic rec- sky tour. some beautiful views. This ered the area’s final (one hopes) point-to-points and sanctioned general admission and tailgate lands, fields and pastures, let’s ipe to try at home. p.m. - Various Locations chip-timed race is great for the Sired Flat with Officer’s Club, and Blair Wyatt. Both of Blair’s For the remainder of the winter hurrah. The pre-weekend mounts are trained by her hus- race meets: Orange County parking information, along with investigate the plants, animals program take advantage of Good fences make good experienced trail runner, road ridden by Liam McVicar to a and history of farming at Sky 2-length victory over Sara Col- melt on the historic Salem Farm band Todd Wyatt Hounds – Sunday, April 1 at 1 lots of other interesting info such Kitchen Garden Sky Meadows’ dark skies by neighbors. Fencing keeps our runners curious about trying course in Upperville resulted in p.m.; Old Dominion Hounds as overnights (entries for each Meadows State Park. Each day looking at deep space objects cattle out of streams and ponds, trails, and even new runners lette’s Eryx, trained by Neil Two Virginia homebreds, offers a different investigation. April 07 - 12:00 p.m. - 3:00 Morris. footing deemed “good” on Sat- – Saturday, April 7 at 12 noon race meeting), results, stand- through telescopes provided by keeping harmful bacteria from and walkers wanting to experi- urday, March 24. Zanclus and Balistes, made a (please note: ODH’s post time ings, reports about horses, own- We’ll have a table full of dis- p.m. - Kitchen Garden in His- entering the Chesapeake Bay ence the camaraderie and joy Five went to the start of the very good showing for Casano- our Dark Sky volunteers. Have The action got underway with was incorrect in last month’s pre- ers, riders, trainers, and photos. covery items for you to touch toric Area your own telescope? Feel free watershed. Celebrate Earth that comes with trail running. Novice Timber with Albus, va-based owner-breeder, Sara and explore, and Junior Ranger Formidable Heart, owned by view – this is correct!); Loudoun Have a gardening question, to bring your scope or binocu- Day by stopping by our Explor- After the race join us for trained by Doug Fout and owned Collette, and trainer Morris. Af- Hunt at Oatlands – Sunday, booklets and other self-guided or just curious to see what’s lars for your own sky explora- er Outpost on the Boston Mill music, an awesome recovery activities for you to continue ripe for the pickin’? Stop by tion. Road Trail, near the Park Of- tent provided by Pivot Physi- exploring on your own. the Kitchen Garden and visit fice, to hear about Sky Mead- Note: Entrance gates close cal Therapy, and an abundance THE 98TH ANNUAL with our volunteer gardeners as one hour after program start ows’ award winning water con- of post-race food. Then stick The Farmer’s Forge they tend the garden beds. Sky time. In the event of rain or servation practices and how around for awards for the top Meadows’ produce is authen- you can practice quality water April 07 - 12:00 p.m. – 3p.m. clouds, only the “Junior As- three finishers overall and for tically grown in this heirloom tronomer” and multimedia pre- conservation at home. each 10-year age group. We - Blacksmith Forge, Historic vegetable garden, utilized in Area sentations will be provided. Also, get your hands dirty in will also have some great ran- hearth cooking demonstrations, a volunteer conservation proj- dom prizes! The forge is fired up and the Parking for this program is and available during harvest $5.00 per vehicle. ect. Moving pasture fence from Pre-registration is $25. Reg- blacksmiths are hard at work in season in the Visitor Center waterways has left old fencing the Historic Area. Members of Are you an astronomy en- ister by April 13 for a guaran- by donation to the Friends of teed race t-shirt. 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Byrne Gallery Debuts “Treasures In The Attic” Photo by Liz Callar “My mom had told me the The 98th running whole series was worth about $20,000, maybe more,” Ingold said. ‘I learned that right now of the Middleburg there’s a soft market on them and they’re basically a decora- tive thing. Bill Weschler also Spring Races told me that mine came out of a book — although they are originals and that the ones that he 98th run- Tailgate Competition, seem to be of more value are the hand-colored ones. I have ning of the and Best Hat Competi- two of them and two regular Middleburg tion. Mark April 21st prints. I was a little disappoint- Spring Races on your calendar and ed because I thought they were will be held on Satur- come enjoy a fantastic really valuable, but I’ll be hap- Tday, April 21st at his- spring day in Virginia’s py with whatever they bring in Weschler’s auction. I had a toric Glenwood Park in Horse Country. lot of fun at Byrne Gallery and Middleburg, VA. Post For parking and ad- met some really nice people.” time for Virginia’s old- Mark Weschler evaluated vance tickets, please jewelry and an Oriental vase est steeplechase race is call 540-687-6545 or for Queenie Kemmerer. “It 1:00pm visit our website www. was great fun and I really en- joyed the whole experience,” The nation’s top middleburgspring- she said. “I was impressed with steeplechase horses races.com. We accept how attentively Mark studied will compete through- American Express, my items and what he had to out the day in seven Visa and MasterCard. say about each one. I think it’s great that Byrne Gallery and races, both jumping General admission is Weschler’s are planning to do and flat, with the 4th $25 per person on race this again. I intend to be there race being the feature: day. Tent reservations and I’m already thinking about the $50,000 Temple and discounted ad- Lauren R. Giannini rne said. “We had no idea what so far out of the city,” Mark their relocation to Rockville, what I’ll bring.” would happen, but when Bill said. “For the 10 years I’ve Md. There’s plenty of time to Gwathmey Grade III vance tickets are avail- and I arrived to open the gal- been with Weschler’s, I’ve Suzanne Ingold enjoyed consider your own “Treasures Handicap Hurdle Race. able. Gates open at yrne Galley and We- lery, there was already a line noticed that some of the best schler’s Auctioneers “Treasures in the Attic” even in the Attic” before the next There is fun for the 10:00am. outside the door. It was such collections have come out of though the value of her art fell event in the fall. It’s a terrific and Appraisers of a nice success that we’re plan- Middleburg. Susan [Byrne] whole family, Kid’s Rockville, Maryland, short of expectations. “I had opportunity to get honest es- ning another one for this fall.” is a longtime customer, so I never done this before and I re- timates of the value of your Face Painting, Best launched their version of the called her with the idea, and it BAntiques Road Show at the gal- Weschler’s, founded in ally was thrilled that Susan had “stuff” especially since We- 1890, is family-owned and -op- worked out great holding it at that complimentary appraisal,” schler’s specializes in consign- lery in Middleburg on March the Byrne gallery.” 10. The event, nicknamed erated with six family members she said. “I think I was may- ment auctions. “Treasures In The Attic,” at- fulfilling key positions. The The appraisal event also let be misled by my mother from Byrne Gallery welcomes tracted more than three dozen experts for “Treasures in the folks know that Weschler’s whom I inherited the litho- spring with “Off To The Rac- people queued up with up to Attic” were William P. (Bill) is still doing what they do so graphs of the Middle East and es” — a special celebration of three items — jewelry, art, fur- Weschler, Jr., who appraised well. Having established their Egypt that David Roberts did Gerald Hennesy’s oil on can- niture — to be appraised at no art and furniture, and his son auction and appraisal business in the 1850s.” vas paintings and oil sketches IT’S SPRING! charge by Weschler experts. Mark Weschler, who evaluated 128 years ago in Washington, Ingold’s mother purchased of point-to-point and steeple- jewelry. D.C., traffic made it extreme- them from an antique store chase racing. The exhibition “It was the first time we ly difficult for trucks to move did something like this and we “We hadn’t done a day like in the 1980s and had them runs from April 4 through Sun- WE GOT SO EXCITED this in quite a while, especially items in and out and resulted in in her home for a long time. day, April 29, with a special ~Thank~Thank You!~You!~ were very pleased,” Susan By- reception for the venerable Mr. Hennesy from 5 – 8 p.m. on WE WET OUR PLANTS Saturday, April 7. 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Middleburg Juice Company Continued from Page 5 “Think about how hard it is never get cool, never get rid of for them to be able to ingest the swelling, never get rid of food, much less really good the pain.” he fifth Shakespeare presented on Saturday, April ets for A Midsummer Night’s words and an awareness of the works of the Bard to this healthy food,” continues Ca- Juicing has been around in the ‘Burg theater 7, at 7:30 p.m. A brunch, with Dream are $45. Tickets for original staging practices.” lovely small town in the Vir- hir. “They think the Green since ancient times. It’s get- festival will be held performances of the winning the Sunday brunch are $35 The company has a local con- ginia countryside, even as the Juice tastes great even when ting a serious renaissance with April 6-8, 2018 in one-act plays, will be on Sun- with food provided by Tutti of nection since director Daniel festival expands its support of their taste buds have gone to Middleburg Juice Company’s beautiful, historic Middleburg, day, April 8, at 11 a.m. Backstreet Catering. Hasse is a graduate of the Hill emerging playwrights. crap. They’re getting the nutri- TVA, with the return of Shake- School whose family lives in Green Juice — available by Shakespeare in the Square Shakespeare in the Square For more information and tion they need and it’s actually subscription only and deliv- speare in the Square (New actors will present workshops is an energetic company of Upperville, VA. to buy ticket, go to www. doing them good. That’s pretty ered to your door. It’s win, win York City) performing A Mid- at the Hill School, with plans actors whose mission is “to This year’s Shakespeare in shakespeareintheburg.com, or satisfying.” all the way, as green as it gets. summer Night’s Dream and underway for other local perform Shakespeare to the the ‘Burg festival will con- call (703) 298-7664. Design/BuilD Health, quality of life – it’s Maybe you won’t chug your performances of winning plays schools to be involved. Tick- hilt, with a respect for the tinue the tradition of bringing a concern for everyone, young 16-ounce bottle like a bunch from the international one-act and old. Cahir has customers of kids have been doing, but playwriting competition. with arthritis, who tell him there’s a lot to be said for sip The performances will be at Hunt Country Pool Builders, inC that the Green Juice is having and savor. the Hill School’s Sheila John- . a big impact on their pain, and Bridget Chase Wilson, son Center for the Performing kids with really bad acne tak- owner/founder of Native Barre Arts, 130 S. Madison Street, ing strong drugs to get rid of it. Studios in Middleburg, is Middleburg, VA. A Midsum- “The kids are seeing mas- one very satisfied consumer. mer Night’s Dream will be sive changes in their skin “You go into a big city, there with the juice,” Cahir says. are amazing fresh green juice “Ladies, who have been go- bars everywhere – and now ing to hairdressers for a long Middleburg Juice Company’s time, are saying their hair is making is the perfect Green the best it’s been in 20 years. Juice. The sugar is low, it One day at the tennis club, has all the right ingredients,” someone standing next to me states Wilson emphatically. said, ‘OMG, what’s happen- “For me, it’s a great meal re- WORKING WITH RICHMOND ing to him? Look at how much placement when I’m too busy AND ITS LEADERS weight he lost!’ It’s another to sit down for a real meal. It’s Ensuring Middleburg's voice is recognized guy on my Green Juice.” full of the right nutrients and across the Commonwealth Cahir had very specific makes you feel good and re- goals for his juice: “The big- freshed. You’re empowered to gest driver was addressing the get through your day. It’s good inflammation I had — inflam- for your skin. My husband’s mation of the joints, inflam- drinking it, too. Fresh juice mation of the bowel, general can cost nearly $15 for an inflammation of everything. 8-ounce serving. Matt’s juice Inflammation is the trigger for is 16 ounces, and I feel you re- cancer, acne, IBS, arthritis. ally get a lot for your money.” Everything comes from in- flammation. I knew I was in- MiddleburgJuiceCompany. flamed. I was always hot and com www.bridgeformiddleburg.com sweaty and disgusting. I could Paid for and authorized by Bridge for Middleburg sPas • Fountains • WaterFalls • Patios ~ 540.364.3609 • 540.272.0200 ~ Be Local ~ mbecc.com mbecc.com ~ Be Local ~ Page 22 Middleburg Eccentric • March 29, 2018 ~ April 26, 2018 Middleburg Eccentric • March 29, 2018 ~ April 26, 2018 Page 23 Places & Faces HUNTLANDS KENNELS Ladies Tea and Hat Exchange Huntlands, Middleburg, VA - Photos by Nancy Kleck and Betsee Parker The Side Saddle Café Middleburg, VA - Photos by Nancy Kleck
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