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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 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-. 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 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 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- arena with • Water & Sewer Lines an adjacent warm-up arena, both Greenhill Winery & Vineyards • 7 Gas Lines

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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 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 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 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 . 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 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 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 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 , 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 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. 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The Middleburg the Town by local or- downtown infill and monthly basis, with Mayor and Members Town Council is ac- ganizations for special recruitment; promotion meeting dates and of Town Council cepting letters of in- events and other tour- of multiple commer- times established by Town of Middleburg terest from individuals ism/economic devel- cial and social uses of the Committee. P. O. Box 187 who wish to be con- opment activities; and, the downtown for visi- Anyone interested in sidered for service on for providing advice to tors and residents; and serving on this Com- 10 W. Marshall the ECONOMIC DE- the Town Council on infrastructure neces- mittee is asked to send Street VELOPMENT ADVI- economic development sary to support public a letter of interest, in- Middleburg, Virginia SORY COMMITTEE matters. These matters events and the business cluding any relevant 20118 (EDAC). The EDAC may include but are not community. qualifications, no later Attn: Committee is responsible for mak- limited to business de- Members serve two- than April 15, 2018 to Vacancies ing recommendations velopment; retention year terms. EDAC the following: to the Town Council and assistance; brand- generally meets on a on funding requests to ing and marketing;

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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t began with a simple class set prompts up for them, some- goes to Washington assignment from Hill School thing like ‘who is the most ethi- hanks to First Daughter Instead, the students, 16 teachers, eighth grade English teacher cally corrupt character in True Ivanka Trump, about 130 and several parent chaperones and academic dean Hunt Ly- Grit?’ Middleburg Community took a standard stroll around the man. Charter School (MCCS) White House, touring many of I One student wrote the follow- students took a thrilling field the rooms that are open to the After his students had finished ing paragraph. Ttrip to visit The White House on public. reading Charles Dickens’ “A “In True Grit, Tom Chaney Wednesday, March 7. Christmas Carol,” this past No- is certainly the worst character. “It was a standard tour,” said vember, they were asked to select He is shown killing with aban- Along with Microsoft Presi- fifth-grade teacher Katie Bren- one ghost that taught Ebenezer don again and again while still dent Brad Smith and Code.org nen. “The kids really seemed to Scrooge his most important les- believing that “everything is founder Hadi Partovi, Ivanka vis- enjoy being there. They looked son. The assignment: Do it in a against” him. He blames killing ited MCCS last fall to help publi- at many of the portraits, and our single paragraph, with no more on his victims and goes from a cize a Presidential Memorandum fourth graders are doing Virginia than six or seven sentences. cornered, whining baby to a vi- expanding access to high-quality studies and they just got into the “A lot of them told us every- cious fox when he is on top. One Science, Technology, Engineer- Founding Fathers, so it was good thing that happened in the book,” of the greatest displays of his cru- ing and Math (STEM) and Com- for them to see it.” Lyman said. “But they never did elty is the murder of Bibbs’ dog. puter for K-12 MCCS Principal Rochelle identify one lesson. At that point, He shot it merely for barking at students. She personally invited Proctor said some of the students Jill and I felt we needed them him, and he doesn’t show a mod- all the students to come visit the did get a glimpse of a presiden- to focus on what makes a good icum of remorse. He only looks White House. It took awhile to tial motorcade forming in the paragraph. Can you make a state- out for himself and reciprocates sort out the logistics, but judging distance, but never did see the ment, develop it and then find with crime.” from the reaction of the students president get into one of the de- evidence to support it?” when they returned to school af- parting cars. She said it didn’t re- The student states an opinion ter a whirlwind day, it was well ally matter. Jill would be Jill Beifuss, in the first sentence backs it up worth the wait. There was an chair of the school’s English De- with examples to make the case, added bonus, as well—a tour of “It’s a great experience be- partment with her own eighth- and then finishes with a conclu- the FBI Building. cause it gives them more of a grade class. Together, she and sion to justify that opening state- historical perspective,” Proctor President Donald Trump, nor Lyman created what they called ment. said. “Between the White House “Thursday’s Paragraph.” Every Another student disagreed. Ivanka, an assistant to the presi- and the FBI, they get to see the Thursday, their students are giv- dent with a West Wing office government in action and get en a different assignment based “In True Grit, Rooster Cog- herself, were not there to greet exposed to Washington, D.C. on a single topic and are asked burn is the most ethically cor- MCCS students at The White I think they really enjoyed the to write a cohesive paragraph. It rupt character in terms of how House. Then again, no one ex- whole experience.” could be done as homework or he views the world,” the stu- pected them to guide the tour. over ten minutes in class. dent wrote. “In a conversation, he has with LaBoeuf, Rooster “We were reading True Grit,” talks about his past and LaBoeuf Beifuss said. “We asked how one says, “They never did get you of the characters was killed. Was for stealing.” Rooster responds, it justice, or was it vengeance? “I didn’t think of it as stealing.” What does the writer want you to This shows that he does not care think, and then tell me why.” for others when it comes to his Said Lyman, “They are able to survival, even though he is a U.S. write 400 words in a three-page Marshall. When he is introduced, history paper. But now, can you Rooster is shown in court to have do it in one paragraph? You only killed more than twenty crimi- have a little space to make your nals.” point. 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Wakefield’s summer Ehrenman, Claire Louderback, program will run from June 18 Skyler Powell, and Juliana through August 17. Webster, competing for Solid An exciting addition to Wake- Foundations Homeschool- field’s summer camp program ing, and a sophomore four- is the free bus service that will some from Foxcroft (Courtney run to and from Haymarket and Bartlette, Waldorf, MD; Bella Gainesville. Smith, Richmond, VA; Krissa Thorndike, Middleburg; and This summer, Wakefield Joy Wu, Shanghai) won the School is offering six different others. sports camps for athletes of every level: U.K. Elite Soccer, basket- In the middle school divi- ball, lacrosse, tennis, cycling, and sion, a team from St. Patrick’s squash. Coach Anthony Graham, Episcopal School in Washing- Wakefield School Squash team ton, DC, name the Ivory Sav- head coach and the 2008 Brit- iors (Louisa Kean, Jane White, ish Junior Squash Champion and Sarah White, and Lucy Weil.) 2009 European Junior Squash took home the school title. Champion, will hold four squash The Tiger Trust from the Vil- camps for beginners to advanced Dominick Chisman, will run a fun,” Farmer explains,“It’ll be a S.T.E.A.M fields. Every pro- know our camps are open to the lage School in Charlottesville weekly camp, Keep Calm and new adventure every day!” gram is powered by the camper’s public and I encourage you to in- players. Coach Graham has led Camp On placed second, followed by the the Wakefield Varsity Squash , with different adven- Wakefield School has contin- innate imagination and designed vestigate all that we have to offer. Coral Conservationists from team to a Division VII National tures off campus every day. ued our partnership with Verdun to bring their ideas to life in a Check us out and I promise you Loudoun County’s Championship in 2017 and a Dresden Farmer, a Wakefield Adventure Bound and Bull Run fun, hands-on, learning environ- won’t be disappointed!” Middle School. Teams from C.I.V.L. Championship this past teacher, is offering weekly camps Mountain Conservancy and will ment. Camps include: Make If you are interested in learn- Powhatan School (Boyce, VA) 2018 season. for rising JK-1st graders. Farmer be offering outdoor adventure Your First Video Game, Mine- ing more about summer camps or and Chesapeake Academy (Ir- has brought back one of our most and educational camps. craft , Code Breakers, would like to register, please visit Many members of the Wake- App Attack!, Make Your First 3D vington, VA) won individual popular camps, Splish Splash We have recently partnered www.wakefieldschool.org/sum- challenges. field community are participat- into Summer. “We will explore Video Game and Minecraft Mod- mer or contact Jennifer Austell at ing. Wakefield alumna, Brooke with Black Rocket Produc- ders. The annual competition, sea creatures through literature tions. Black Rocket Produc- [email protected] or oxcroft School’s ever- Foxcroft seniors Morgan Hunt Robinson, brings back her Food, and then create our own. Outdoor Jennifer Austell, new Director by phone, 540-272-4037. popular Expedition (Purcellville, VA), Saylor Hart which is always filled to capac- Farm, and Fun camp and Wake- tions has over a decade of ex- ity, showcases Foxcroft’s in- activities will include water play, perience designing camps in the of Summer Programs, explains K2M: The STEM Sum- (Keswick, VA), Cici Jackson field Assistant Athletic Director, bubbles, sprinklers, and pool “I would like the community to mit was a grand success (Chantilly, VA), and Pradyuta novative and appealing focus Saturday, especially for the Padhamabhan (Chantilly, VA), on the STEM fields and allows Fhosts! For the first time in the won one of the five challenges girls to develop collaborative seven-year history of the girls- and placed second and third in skills working with others and only, hands-on competition, two others to claim the gor- gain confidence in fields so of- Foxcroft teams swept the top geous school trophy, designed ten dominated by boys. three places in the high school and made by sophomore Ken- K2M, Inc., the Leesburg, “We’re extremely akefield division. zie Green of Leesburg, VA. VA-based bio-medical compa- W In keeping with the theme, ny that sponsors the event, runs A team from St. Patrick’s Episcopal School took the mid- the trophy, medals, and huge one of the challenges each year GRATEFUL our dle school championship, cul- stuffed animals awarded to the and brings a team of female chool minating a lively day in which winning teams all represented engineers to share their experi- S ences and answer questions — explore your odyssey some 150 girls from 21 schools endangered species. grandchildren are at a school took on a variety of science, Second place in the high an inspirational experience for technology, , and school division went to Fox- the young competitors. math problems. All the chal- croft’s Gorilla Guardians team The energy and enthusiasm that LOVES what they do lenges were centered around (juniors Sarah Elhilow, West that filled Foxcroft’s Athletic/ this year’s theme, “Poacher, No Palm Beach; Lily Fortsch, Al- Student Center and School- Poaching” — animal conserva- exandria, VA; and Chloe Green, house Science Labs all day was as much as HILL does.” tion, endangered species, and and her sister, Kenzie, both of inspirational as well. Compet- problems like poaching. Leesburg, VA), while the Nar- ing in teams of three or four, girls took on five different Grades: JK to 12th “We hope that in addition whal Knights (senior Mia Bar- “At The Hill School, the climate and environment is one of complete ber, Fort Worth, TX: juniors challenges. They used math Independent school to having a lot of fun, you will acceptance. The teachers have always made us feel welcome, even learn something about animal Bella Bigelow, Middleburg, and physics to create conserva- when it is not a planned visit. They are happy to have us there – they conservation today,” said Dr. VA; and Sylvia Yuan, Ningbo, tories for pangolins, the most 60+ acre campus China; and sophomore Leslie poached species on earth. They know the grandparent role is important and they embrace that. Our Maria Evans, chair of Fox- used chemistry to distinguish 1 on 1 classroom InstructIon croft’s STEM Department and Wang, Qingdao, China) took third. fake and real specimens from a grandchildren are fortunate to be in such a magical environment.” offerInG Indexed tuItIon director of the competition. likely illegal animal transaction “We are raising awareness so The Komodo Dragons from and decoded messages to stop that you might leave here think- Georgetown Visitation School poachers. In between the chal- When you visit our village-style campus in ing about what you can do to in Washington, D.C., comprised lenges they used Kindle Fires speak up for animals who don’t of Catherine Connell, Kath- supplied by Foxcroft to answer Middleburg, VA you’ll learn how we develop have a voice for themselves.” erine Fink, Mary Kolsar, and questions and solve problems students with strong character, self-confi dence, The Blue Whale War- Kelly Owczarski, won two of in an app created by Dr. Evans. riors team, comprised of the five challenges, while Anna Hill Grandparents a sense of community, and a lifelong love of learning. Foxcroft freshman Isobel The Hill School Class of 2024 Debenham, who volunteered to FOLLOWING MY FATHERS help with Math teacher Daniel The Hill School Class of 2027 EXAMPLE OF SERVICE Hales’ “Lost in Translation” I appreciate and value what this community has given me and decoding challenge, couldn’t giving back is what I will continue doing for Middleburg contain her enthusiasm. “That PEN OUSE was so much fun! I loved that!” O H she exclaimed. “I’m totally MONDAY, APRIL 16TH from 9-11AM competing next year.” Based on the smiles and zeal shown Serving students in Junior Kindergarten through 8th grade since 1926 by the rest of the participants, To register, visit www.wakefieldschool.org it’s clear that no matter the TheHillSchool.org role, everyone loves Expedi- or call our Admissions team at (540) 253 7600 Paid for and authorized by Bridge for Middleburg www.bridgeformiddleburg.com tion K2M. ~ Be Local ~ mbecc.com mbecc.com ~ Be Local ~ Page 42 Middleburg Eccentric • March 29, 2018 ~ April 26, 2018 Middleburg Eccentric • March 29, 2018 ~ April 26, 2018 Page 43 pastimes Kitchen Design Ideas for 2018 Native Ferns The Plant Lady Durable Surfaces tion to kitchen renovations, there cover for small mammals, shade story consider the hayscented Quartz countertops are now is a growing need for a tech-spe- for tree roots, hunting grounds on fern. 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He went on to of conservation easements as a tool for permanent “Rock Goes to College,” features The Brennan’s Horseshoe Barn at Llangollen Farm the great 80’s fusion band Bruford, an eclectic and relatively unknown protection. Come and hear representatives from starring Yes and King Crimson solo career that occasionally features 21515 Trappe Road, Upperville, VA 20184 drummer, Bill Bruford, Canterbury songs from the Zappa catalog. It’s a Loudoun, Fauquier, and Clarke Counties discuss what rock pioneer, Dave Stewart, on the shame more people have not heard the issues are, what needs protecting, who is working RSVP: [email protected] keyboard, bass wizard Jeff Berlin, of this virtuoso multi-instrumentalist Kay Colgan (Space is limited so respond early.) and composer. Here he embarks on group had a 69 percent increase on what, and what we need to do, together, to protect and the vastly unappreciated (now ACE-certified in the uptake of oxygen, while the Virginia we love. passed-on) guitarist, Allan Hold- a solo version of the complex Zappa fitness professional This is a FREE event! sworth. I love this stuff. http://bit. classic, “Inca Roads,” much to my the younger group experienced delight (and hopefully yours, too). a 49 percent increase in the cells ly/2pJ8Y8o ITT is high-intensity http://bit.ly/2IVqkqE ability to take in oxygen. So, Speakers and Participants include (in alphabetical order): 3) “12 Bar Blues” by NRBQ interval training. Ba- the HIIT group as the research 7) “Green Cat Eyes” by The Plank sically, short periods Dubbed the greatest bar band Stompers showed had the largest cellular Harry Atherton Former Chair, Fauquier County Board of Bob Lee Former County Administrator, Clarke ever, with the great Al Anderson on of all-out exercise changes. These studies show Supervisors and Planning Commission and Fauquier Counties lead guitar and vocals, this video of The Plank Stompers continue to followed by active rest. Many be hot in the local music scene with the body’s ability to repair and/ Former Member, Virginia Outdoors Former Executive Director, Virginia NRBQ’s best lineup really rocks. Al Hstudies have shown that not only Foundation Board Outdoors Foundation or reverse cell changes effected is now a highly successful Nashville their eclectic Appalachian fusion tunes. Here’s a video they posted a are more calories burned but the by age when challenged by high- Fauquier Conservation Easements Committee George L. songwriter, and NRBQ continues to benefits may be even better for intensity interval training. Addi- play with original keyboardists Terry few years back that gives you the es- Ohrstrom II Chair, Clarke County Planning Commission sence of the band’s sound. http://bit. older individuals. tionally, HIIT can help to restore Malcolm Baldwin Retired Environmental Law Attorney Adams and a group of new guys. Co-Chair, Piedmont Environmental Council http://bit.ly/2pH0miQ ly/2umds9J The benefits to older adults healthy cell function as we age. Former Acting Chair & Senior Staff Member, may help the aging process at White House Council on Environmental Quality Founder, Downstream Project 8) “Fare Thee Well” by The Grate- All exercise is good but, HIIT 4) “Stevie’s Spanking” by Zappa the cellular level by slowing it Owner/Farmer, Weatherlea Farm & Vineyard ful Dead seems to be an efficient way for Stephen C. Price Chair, Mosby Heritage Area Association Filmed at a concert in Rome, down or even reversing it. Also, older adults to make positive this duo guitar solo section from the One of the biggest musical events the benefits of HIIT training Chris Dematatis Chair, Land Trust of Virginia Former Member, Loudoun Purchase of of the decade was the Dead’s Fare changes at the cellular level. Development Rights Board song “Stevie’s Spanking” features according to scientific studies High-intensity interval train- Tom Gilmore Chief Real Estate Officer, Civil War Trust Frank Zappa and his Berklee-trained Thee Well Shows. The band brought Principal, McCandlish & Lillard on Trey Anastasio to serve as Jerry are improved glucose control, ing is time efficient as well as stunt guitarist Steve Vai, who joined improved respiratory and car- Al Van Huyck Former Chair, Loudoun County the band after transcribing Zappa’s Garcia’s surrogate. This band-spon- cellular efficient. Many forms Planning Commission Dennis Shaffer Director of Landscape Conservation, Appalachian Trail Conservancy Steve Chase vast catalog of music. http://bit. sored Youtube video gives you the diovascular health as well as of exercise can be jazzed up to overall, in 2018, most have given up. be desired, but I often believe the whole show from Santa Clara, June reduced body fat. One of the lat- Chair, Loudoun County Preservation and Perhaps they are making the calcula- historic audio trumps the poor visu- ly/2G8Bfj8 mimic high-intensity interval Conservation Coalition tion that the visibility is better than als. Hopefully they will spur you to 27th, 2015 (all four plus hours!). Call est studies looked at three cohort training. Cycling, walking, t’s time to get your video geek 5) “San Lorenzo” by Pat Metheny some friends, warm up that 80 inch groups who participated in three jogging, swimming and many on and explore some live perfor- none at all. embark on your own treasure hunt in Group LCD screen, turn up the volume, and a sea of unlimited videos. different modes of exercise. more forms of exercise can be Invited guests include County Supervisors and other policy-makers, conservation organization members, mance videos that I really like Bottom line, there is tremendous Shot in 1978, the year I first saw dig on some Grateful Dead. http:// that are out there on YouTube. history available in these videos, of- High-intensity interval train- turned into high-intensity inter- Steve’s YouTube picks: the group at the Telluride Jazz Fes- bit.ly/2DUM16Eg ing by cycling, strength train- landowners, conservation funders, realtors, attorneys, and concerned citizens. As we all know, YouTube is the ref- fering glimpses into shows that only tival, this video catches the essence val training. Basically, start out Iuge of pretty much every form of a decade ago were exclusive to those 1) “Grateful Dawg” by Garcia Gris- This month’s Spotify playlist is ing and a combo of both. The with a warm-up for five minutes, of what is now the extraordinary something I put together for the re- music video, from crappy cell phone who were physically in attendance. man foundation of the long-standing Pat cent Mayo Brown dinner party at the age ranged from 30 to 70 plus. then do three rounds of 20 sec- clips, to digitized old TV footage, to That is the nature of the Internet This song launched the popular- Metheny Group. The music is me- Unison Store, hosted by Mayo and All three groups saw improve- onds all out work to 10-second well shot digital video. Sometimes nowadays, making every day a trea- ity of the Grisman and Garcia proj- lodic, ethereal, hypnotic…genius… the Unison Preservation Society. It’s ment in body fat reduction, bet- rest, finish with a cool down the videos are official, while others sure hunt, as you search through the ects, resulting in a string of albums and Lyle May’s piano solo in this got a good dose of piano jazz with ter respiration and better insulin and stretch. Try it on your next are posted by fans without permis- chaff and garbage to find some true that delighted fans and helped David tune ranks as one of the very best some other good stuff mixed in to control. What’s surprising is the walk, you might just love it. For sion from the artists. Some bands jewels. Grisman build the successful inde- ever in jazz-rock fusion. http://bit. keep things spicy. Try it, you’ll like greatest gains were with the HIIT more information about fitness, scream when they see the shaky Here is a list of YouTube videos pendent label, Acoustic Disc. http:// ly/2GdX250 Co-Sponsored by the Land Trust of Virginia, Mosby Heritage Area Association, video clips and have discussed ways it. http://bit.ly/2pIGr2e older adult group which showed please contact Kay Colgan at that I think you will find interesting bit.ly/2pHLyiV a remarkable change in revers- and the Loudoun County Preservation & Conservation Coalition of jamming people’s phones or using – some you might even really like. 6) “Inca Roads” by Mike Ke- Steve Chase lives in Unison and Middleburg Pilates at 14 S Madi- special lighting to prevent video, but The quality of some leave much to 2) “The Sahara of Snow” by Bru- neally plays music too loud. ing the signs of aging within the son Street, Middleburg, Virginia cells. 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Hazel Sweitzer narily cute. I’m often stopped in town by people mostly tour- s this is my first at- ists that lean down and say, “He tempt at writing for the is so cute!” Yep, that happens a Eccentric let me intro- lot. Because my hair is straggly duce myself. Most of people think I am automatically you see me in town attached to a male dog. I am a SHE! Hence Amy human, Tom Sweitzer who is why Tom is always adorning me a Music Therapist and has lived with a “girlie” bow. Why are hu- in town for a long time. You also mans so stuck on gender stereo- may know him from running with types? Don’t get me started. me in town, although when Tom Well, I love my town of runs it often looks like fast walk- Middleburg and feel through my ing. I keep pace with him to make years I have left my mark, liter- him feel better about his “work- ally. Through this article, I will out.” Tom helps run A Place To really get to leave my mark. I will Be. I am the first dog you’ll meet write to you about my view from at A Place To Be, where we use the ground up in our town and music therapy to help people give you my perspective. I feel with problems. I have my own lucky to be able to live in a town problems, but I have learned where people smile, open doors from all the people that visit A for each other and what other Place To Be I have a lot to be town has two Thai restaurants in thankful for. Often when I learn a four-block radius? Middleburg y life changed for- light issues that have been grow- about how brave some of the cli- is my home and I thank you all ever last year when ing unnoticed for far too long— ents are at our center it gives me for the love you show me. As my 17-year-old son the stigma of mental illness, an real PAWS to reflect on my own my owner often says I’m like a committed suicide. absence of a safety net for our life. That was a joke. stuffed animal with a heartbeat. William was a friendly, goofy, troubled teens at their schools, Seriously I love my job and Well, this stuffed animal loves M and a lack of open dialogue about the brave people I meet. If you Middleburg and I will expound and popular kid who loved rock music and anime. He had been the risks ill children face. haven’t met me you probably on that next month. See you diagnosed at an early age with The Next Chapter don’t know that I am extraordi- Around the Town. Cannot Silence My Voice hyperactive ADHD. Will disliked After the funeral, I was reeling Down’s Syndrome the “lid” his meds put on his per- from the shock, the horror, and sonality and emotions. But, he the pain. soldiered on. With professional counseling and his prescriptions, A local nonprofit approached he seemed to be coping, even en- me to assist with the production joying his life. of A Will to Survive, a 55-min- I was born in 1997 with Down’s ute play that explores the fullness Syndrome. As a teenager, I felt all alone. But, in the fall of his junior of the Teenage Experience and “If Music Be the I was a wallflower at school, just trying year at Loudoun Valley, Will be- stars teens who have themselves to avoid the bullies who teased me. gan to behave erratically. So, we struggled. put him in the hospital, where Food of Love . . .” At home, I was worried about being a he was diagnosed as bipolar—a We have staged the play four burden to my family. difficult combo with ADHD. We times since Will’s death. The re- An Afternoon of Song wanted to make sure he had the sponse has been overwhelming: help he needed, so we did ev- so many teens standing up to erything we knew to do—every- share their stories, their feelings, thing our doctors advised us to their fears. So many more are No teenager in Loudoun should have to face a lifetime of isolation. do. His psychiatrists focused on learning they are not alone. getting his medications right, and Now, we are working to estab- EndtheNeed.orgEndtheNeed.org he spent time talking through his lish peer-to-peer activities within struggles with his psychologist. the schools so that there is an in- By the time he left the hospi- frastructure to help kids dealing with mental-health issues. We Real People. their stories. tal, we were relieved he was feel- A Words&Music Production Photo by Cheryl Hurn Hear ing better. He re-enrolled in high want to create a safe place where Unexpected Stories. their victories. school. He re-engaged with his kids can help each other, and we Celebrate friends. He was learning to drive. want to give them the tools they Sunday, April 22, 2018 at 3:00 p.m. need to be able to offer real help. how you can help. And he wanted to join a gym. All Are Welcome. Donations Gratefully Accepted. Right Here in Loudoun. Learn We know it will take time to Special thanks to our sponsors: But Will wasn’t better. It turns Reserve a seat at 540.687.6297 EVERY SATURDAY NIGHT out he was instead a great actor. build this program and roll it out across the entire system. But, we A program of On January 14, my beautiful, Proceeds Will Benefit the Music Ministries of Emmanuel Episcopal Church FROM MAY 19 TO SEPTEMBER 15 creative, 17-year-old son hanged just need to start. Any other deci- sion is simply irresponsible. AT GREAT MEADOW himself in a park near his school. Have a Seat. Be Inspired. No parent in Loudoun should As adults, we need to step for- have to face the horror of losing a ward. Won’t you join us and help Tickets available at greatmeadow.org/tickets. End the Need? Emmanuel Episcopal Church Parish House child to suicide. 105 E. Washington St., Middleburg VA 20117 F F 1968 FIFTY YEARS 2018 His suicide brought into the www.emmanuelmiddleburg.org 5089 Old Tavern Road The Plains VA, 20198 (540) 253-5000 ~ Be Local ~ mbecc.com mbecc.com ~ Be Local ~ Middleburg Eccentric Ad1.indd 1 26/03/2018 15:11 Page 46 Middleburg Eccentric • March 29, 2018 ~ April 26, 2018 Middleburg Eccentric • March 29, 2018 ~ April 26, 2018 Page 47 Pastimes The Artist’s Perspective Spring Cleaning Sincerely me natural to see you aren’t a mas- ous tidying includes picking up ter but don’t be overly critical or fallen sticks and limbs, mulch- hard on yourself. Let it be fun. ing, power washing the hiber- When you are having fun, you nating lawn furniture and other want more fun and in the case preparations for the commence- of learning a new skill, the more ment of the outdoor season. It fun you’re having the better you fully disagree as we all should always feels great to deep clean get. One day what was hard or care to improve and grow. I see your space. frustrating is neither and you will this a lot. The same old thing, What’s next? Your Closet? I have improved. You will be a bet- over and over again. It’s as if the after a head cold and getting rid tend to be a hoarder, nay, clothes- of all that snot. ter you than you were before you staircase and the ascent has end- horse, so my advice in purging began. ed. Sometimes if growth within your closet generally consists Our equine friends can always Drawing, painting, pottery, one’s chosen craft has stagnated, of only getting rid of absolutely use a day of beauty for spring- sculpting, singing, playing an in- it’s time for another chosen craft worn items, like super holey cleaning. Though is a dirty, strument, acting, dancing, all take or artistry. I’m a painter and have socks and bras that have lost their hairy job, who doesn’t get some a fair amount of practice or hours been for 30 years. I’m a writer supportive hugs. I once did a big kind of satisfaction from blading to improve, but the improvement and have been at least since high closet purge only to give away clumps of dead fur off of your doesn’t just come all at once af- school. I’ll be frank in saying that my 20-year-old, 8-inch L.L. horse’s body? Add a little mane ter weeks or months, it comes more of my growth these days is Bean boots the year before they pull and whisker trim along with Tom Neel performance up to speed. The you can’t draw, you can’t sing, gradually. Just like being around happening with writing than with resurfaced as super stylish and the shedding blade and you will problem is, while most of us im- you can’t dance. It happens a lot a puppy growing, you may not painting. It’s the place I look were a commodity far and wide. be reacquainted of the beauty of mprovement. This one word prove throughout life, we don’t and so let me just start by saying, easily see the growth, but others most for improvement because I regret it to this day. To non- your beast. Its also a great time is so true of creative lon- focus on our improvement much brush that crap off and move on. who haven’t seen the puppy so both are my creative voices. hoarders, they say if you haven’t to wipe down stalls, dust corners, gevity. Honestly, it may be as adults. We tend to focus on They had or have no right and frequently, see the change more Realized gains in the self- worn an item in a year, it is time muck out run in sheds and give the key to longevity period. titles and possessions, rather than you are in control of you now. easily. Often to really see our improvement of one’s skills is a to go. It’s a personal decision. all your tack a good oil and tooth- skills and experiences. Artists are brush cleaning. I recommend You know you pretty well. Now Being artistic in any way is a improvement we have to keep feel-good thing though. For me, How about your social me- Iimagine a better you. Not a new no different. skill, one people can learn. Sure, examples of the old us to com- it’s a valuable currency, some- doing this before deep cleaning dia? Trim the damn fat!! Per- your house for obvious reasons. you, but an improved you. Who Improvement in your artistic there are some that will come pare with the results of the new thing I can spend and save. A sonal social media should be fun, wouldn’t want a better version of skill only comes in two ways, do- into it easier, but this is the case us. Sometimes the improvements measurable wealth and one I entertaining or meaningful. Why Don’t forget to spring clean themselves? A software upgrade ing it and/or expanding past fears with anything we learn. It doesn’t will be small and other times we hope to continue making siz- Brandy Greenwell mornings are attempting to beat The obvious yet boring first let “friends” invade your cyber- your body as well. A good juice to version YOU.2 with new or or a comfort zone. With adult be- matter if it’s math or art. But with will see very measurable gains. able deposits to it, in the years to out the daffodils and other aro- step is your home. Cleaning space if they are going to snark cleanses, exfoliating scrub and improved features! Count me in ginners, who have forgotten their any skill, we have to just do it, It’s like ascending a flight of come. I don’t see a time when I matic blooms despite the cal- where the priest doesn’t walk, hair mask can make you feel stairs, where the landings set us ld Man Winter seems to on your posts, incessantly post right? inner child, just getting started and do it, and do it and keep on can say I’ve improved enough. be arm wrestling with endar. The volatile weather is chipping the stray pea out of the duck-faced selfies and narcissis- brand new inside and out. Treat can be overwhelming. What do doing it. You begin by just hav- up to rise again, but if you keep All done, fini, skill bank is all slightly annoying when we all frost in the freezer, dusting in be- yourself. If you are one of those Well, self-improvement is going, rise you will. Persephone right now, tic ramblings of every daily de- just that, a software upgrade for I buy, which way do I turn, will ing fun, no pressure, let it hap- full. Look at the thing you would and sadly he seems to want to shed the Carharts, but tween the keys on your keyboard, tail down to the color and consis- gals that boycott shaving her legs the old you, and in the case, I’m I be any good? Then there’s that pen naturally. Enjoy yourself and Then we have those with like to artfully accomplish as a be winning. The recent heavy being in climatic purgatory is a shampooing the carpets, etcetera tency. Sometimes unfollowing from October-April, now is the speaking about today, a creative person in your life who may have understand you are beginning years of artistry under their belts. treasure chest and the word im- Owinds, unexpected snowstorm, good time to get in some spring- are all part of a good, deep house- an abusive keyboard jockey is as time, ladies. Now is the time. upgrade. One which keeps your always mentally held you back to learn a new skill. As you be- Seemingly not in need of much provement as sacred and I see chilly temperatures and frosty cleaning. Now, where to start? hold cleanse. Outside, the obvi- liberating as blowing your nose Happy Spring!! mental, dexterity and cognitive with crippling comments like, gin, especially with adults, it’s improvement. I would respect- happiness in your future! Pregnancy and Breathing after giving birth and when the extra weight is worked off. But what happens during pregnancy to mom and baby when oxygen is lower than optimal? Mom’s oxy- gen is also baby’s oxygen. Sleep-disordered breathing and obstructive sleep apnea for mom are linked to preeclamp- sia, gestational hypertension, and gestational diabetes mellitus. For the baby, the risks include intra- uterine growth restriction, pre- term delivery, low birth weight, neonatal intensive care unit ad- mission and Apgar score of less easily and effectively then a con- than seven at one minute. These sultation with a physician and risks for the baby lead to lifelong possible sleep study is recom- medical problems, like asthma, mended. Some women will need obstructive sleep apnea and at- help during the night to main- tention deficit hyperactivity dis- tain a good airway in order to order (ADHD). keep themselves and their babies Fortunately, the body has a healthy. Continuous positive air- natural breathing accommoda- way pressure (CPAP) or a tem- tion for pregnant women. The porary dental airway sleep appli- hormone progesterone is in- ance may be needed to maintain a creased during pregnancy which better airway. Women who have aids in breathing by increasing had previous pregnancies with the intake and use of more oxy- complications can improve their gen with each breath. In addi- health and the health of their ba- tion, what can pregnant moms do bies by taking these steps. to protect themselves and their Dr. Robert A. Gallegos has babies? Recommendations in- completed a residency in Airway, Dr. Robert A. Gallegos make breathing a struggle, espe- includes obstructive sleep ap- clude good posture when sitting is a member of the American cially when sleeping. The baby’s nea and upper airway resistance or standing to take pressure off Academy of Dental Sleep Medi- t is not unusual for women position can impede breathing syndrome. Obstructive sleep ap- the lungs; taking a break from cine, a Fellow in the Academy to have difficulty breath- by putting pressure on the dia- nea causes breathing to repeat- activities when feeling fatigued; of General Dentistry, visiting ing during pregnancy. Due phragm. Weight gain can put ex- edly stop for over 10 seconds or propping up the head of the bed faculty of Spear Education, a to physiological changes, tra pressure on the airway caus- more. Upper airway resistance 6-10 inches so gravity has less member the American Academy breathing for moms may become ing previously healthy moms to syndrome is any increase in re- of an effect when laying down; of Cosmetic Dentistry, and the Imore difficult as their babies finally and most importantly is American Dental Association. snore and develop sleep-disor- sistance to breathing that causes grow. Weight gain during preg- dered breathing (SDB). extra effort to breath. Often maintaining a healthy weight Dr. Gallegos practices dentistry nancy (average 25-30 pounds) Sleep-disordered breathing these developments go away during pregnancy. If all of these in Middleburg, VA. www.Middle- and the position of the baby can things are not enough to breathe burgSmiles.com. ~ Be Local ~ mbecc.com mbecc.com ~ Be Local ~ Page 48 Middleburg Eccentric • March 29, 2018 ~ April 26, 2018 Middleburg Eccentric • March 29, 2018 ~ April 26, 2018 Page 49

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~ Be Local ~ mbecc.com mbecc.com ~ Be Local ~ Page 50 Middleburg Eccentric • March 29, 2018 ~ April 26, 2018 Middleburg Eccentric • March 29, 2018 ~ April 26, 2018 Page 51 Email questions to the candidates by 4/10 Peter Leonard-Morgan I have had the pleasure of living in 2016 general election. which strives to find new ways to improve sus- This May, despite the fact that I will have Meet The candidates [email protected] Middleburg since January 2014 when my wife The privilege of serving on council for the tainability and reduce waste, and help our com- only been on council for a year and a half, I April 11th 6:30 pm At The Middleburg Community Center and I moved into a quaint house which we dis- past 15 months has given me a fascinating in- munity to stay healthy and fit. March and April am up for re-election. This is because I filled covered for sale on Chinn Lane. sight into the workings of local government, will be busy for Go Green as we help to spear- the unexpired term of my predecessor who had Having grown up in England, Middleburg opening my eyes to how hard so many people head initiatives including the Fit Fun Fair & moved out of town during her four year term, brought back memories of unique, historic vil- work in service of the citizens of Middleburg. 5K race (formerly the HEAL/5K) taking place and was therefore no longer eligible to serve Mayoral Candidates lages in the countryside; Alison and I quickly Our community is small, but our job is im- on Saturday March 24th at the Community on council. The reality is that it takes time to felt right at home in the ‘burg, with our me- portant, and my fellow council members and Center; the Spring Town Cleanup on Saturday become acquainted with the ways of local gov- Vincent Bataoel nagerie of dogs and cats. Unlike certain other dedicated staff take their functions incredibly April 14th; and the used battery collection day ernment, particularly when your entire work- Dear Middleburg, My wife Nelina and I natural resources, especially in areas where cal businesses and industries including Sala- Those who vote in our election on May 1 places where I have lived, locales in which you seriously, as they make critical decisions on a on Saturday April 28th, which we hold in con- ing life has been in the business sector. Fifteen moved here because we love the quiet small those natural resources are most under threat. mander Resort, Boxwood Winery, the National will be selecting five candidates: one new wouldn’t even know your neighbors’ names, daily basis which affect us all. junction with the Police Department’s annual months in, my understanding as to how things town life. We live behind Emmanuel Church in Sporting Library and Museum, and Rutledge Middleburg projects a true sense of commu- expired drug take back initiative at the Town work, and how Middleburg in particular works Before I began public service in Middleburg, Mayor, and four Members of Council. It Upon election to council in November 2016, Office - H.E.A.L. is an acronym for Healthy has grown exponentially and, more than ever, a house that was owned by Loyal Hall, son of I received my Masters in Government Studies Farm. gives me great pleasure to support and be sup- nity, and it is that character of town life which I was asked by Mayor Davis to represent coun- Willie Hall, who built the original Middleburg inspired me to submit my credentials for elec- Eating Active Living, a nationwide program of I hope from Missouri State University, and I was a As Chairman, I’ve recruited a new business ported by a candidate team with: Kevin Haz- cil on the town’s Go Green committee. This is which Middleburg is an active member. Bank building (now the home of the Oyster Visiting Scholar at the White House Office of to Town (the Oyster Bar), evaluated funding re- ard, Cindy Pearson, Mimi Stein, and Kristin tion to the town council during the November a truly rewarding committee to be a part of, one [email protected] Bar). Science and Technology Policy, the National quests for events, and led the Council to adopt Noggle. I announced my candidacy for Mayor last Defense University Center for Technology an ordinance that enables the Council to even- It is a true blessing to be making a differ- Darlene Kirk summer. As a candidate for Mayor, I am seri- and National Security Policy, and the Potomac tually offer tax incentives for new businesses ence in our community. As of today, Middleburg has 3 candidates a full-time job and you need to know that your person, be it Mayor or Council member, can and with their Council representative. Does ous about reducing the cost of living and doing Institute for Policy Studies. I’ve published pa- that are considering coming to Middleburg. for Mayor of the Town –Bridge Littleton, Vin- Mayor can devote the time and attention neces- bring up an issue or seek to lift the town, but your candidate work behind the scenes without business here, uncompromising about keeping pers on foreign policy and counterterrorism Thank you for your support, and for keep- Outside of Middleburg, I’m a Member of ing Middleburg moving forward. cent Bataoel and Mark Snyder. And 7 candi- sary to do the job – this goes for us running no ONE PERSON can claim they made some- receiving credit or is getting credit more im- Middleburg a small town, and I will not rest that have been cited by other scholars in those the Board of the Aldie Heritage Association. dates for Town Council – Kevin Hazard, Peter for Council as well. Having served Middleburg thing happen. Most items we pass are labor portant to them? Its not about who leads the until we fill up our empty storefronts. fields. I’ve been a vocal advocate of preservation [email protected] Leonard-Morgan, Cindy Pearson, Mimi Stein, faithfully for nearly 18 years, I am committed intensive and require hours of hard work and committee, but what they accomplish together, My business office is on Jay Street, in the Since 2014, I’ve been serving the Town as there, and a staunch opponent of the County’s Chris Bernard, Kristen Noggle and myself, to continuing to serve our Town. deliberation, long into the night hours of our as a team, like us on Council. same building as A Place to Be. I am lucky to Chairman of the Economic Development Ad- plans todemolish three historic buildings to Darlene Kirk, to fill four seats. Whether Mayor or Council, are you willing work sessions. No one person does the budget. And lastly does your candidate have the own a successful small business and fortunate visory Committee. As Chairman, I regularly build a fire station in the core of Aldie’s his- For Mayor, we have 3 very different indi- to take the personal time and attend meetings No one person passes a town ordinance. No temperament to be Mayor? Betsy Davis has to be working with a great team on preserving lead meetings with stakeholders from our lo- toric downtown. viduals with very different backgrounds – one at the County and State levels, wait patiently one person made Salamander happen. It is a been an outstanding Ambassador for the Town is a lifelong Middleburger, one just recently to speak, and get the town’s needs addressed? team. Everyone - Mayor and Council - negoti- and is the model I have always sought to be Trowbridge “Bridge” Littleton moved into Town, and one has been here for Can you listen to their responses and answer ate everything to finest details to arrive at the like as a member of the Town Council. Even Why I Believe in Middleburg. As the elec- sential and it requires adequate, sustained in- Candidates and politicians often talk about budget to 100%. This step will protect us when over 25 years. Two serve on Council and appropriately and professionally? When rep- best answer, where Council as a whole makes on the worst of days, she is delightful, kind and tion for Mayor draws near I am reminded of vestment: This year our utilities will cost $2m fiscal responsibility, but few practice it. I times get tough and the town will then be able served on Planning Commission. The other resenting Middleburg, will you be prepared? the final decision. No one person can honestly thoughtful. She is sympathetic to citizens’ is- how far Middleburg has come. I have seen a dollars to operate and maintain, yet the bills strongly believe one of the most important to ease the tax burden on citizens, fully pay for on Economic Development Advisory Board. You WILL get called and visited at home by take credit for the work done by the Mayor and sues or hardships and works to help everyone, lot of change since I was a kid. I remember we all pay will only provide $1.3m dollars of roles of government is to help citizens when our utility system with less revenues and con- For the Council, 3 of us currently serve and all citizens and State and County leaders, how and Council. We all work hard, together, to make we are all equal. This is what you deserve from running contribute to our town in many giving can you handle that? our Town proper and succeed, and we do it in your candidate, not grumpy or condescending, the B&A and Mrs. Edwards giving me root the money needed. The remaining balance of times are toughest. This requires us to look tinue to provide community services. We must the framework of collaboration and sacrifice. beer for free, I remember riding my big wheel nearly $700,000 will come from saved reserves ahead, plan and save. Middleburg has been the save today to be ready for tomorrow. Our fi- ways. But none of that matters. It matters how Can you listen and respond openly and or only thinking about himself or herself? This you, the citizens of Middleburg, believe we I am proud to serve with all those who give is my commitment to you, that I will continue down Lincoln Road, I remember when the only and borrowed from other taxes, subsidizing benefactor of Salamander, the Red Fox and our nancial prudence through the good times and honestly to citizens’ concerns and follow up as so willingly of their time to Middleburg and pizza in town was at the Café La Rat, and I re- almost 30% of the cost. In addition, we have growing luxury and service tourism economy. bad is key to sustaining our ability to maintain will do on the job! That is why I am seeking promised and expected? Will you bring their to follow by the model Betsy has set for us. re-election Town Council. I would be honored to continue to serve with member the brown water that came out of our $4.4m dollars of debt on our utility system and This has boosted the town and significantly and improve services to our citizens and busi- concerns to Council or staff or just brush them them in the future. Think about these things when you vote, faucet. Now as a Councilmember I have come $3m dollars of critical improvement upgrades increased our revenues. Over 60% of Town nesses. In April, the Eccentric will be holding a off? This is something I have lived by my en- ask these questions of me and all the candi- to understand these hard issues and how we to do over the next 5 years. This all costs mon- revenues now come from our tourism sector, “meet the candidates for Mayor and Council” tire career on Council. We must not forget the work of our Com- dates. Get to know every candidates and ask As always, thank you for your time and mittees. These Committees, composed of must face them for our collective future. We ey. We all want lower water bills, but we must up from just 25% in the 1990’s. While an ad- trust. I look forward to continuing to serve our event and I urge you to attend and ask everyone Is the candidate a team player? Or is ev- hard questions of all of us. Raise your con- have a choice to make, one where we can con- understand the full and long-term impacts. We vantage in a strong economy, we must be ready us your questions and express any concerns volunteers, do a lot of the work and do an out- cerns. And most importantly, please come vote community. Please contact me if you would erything “me” or “I did this.” No one person standing job. The Town is truly blessed to have tinue fixing problems of the past, make todays have all seen the tragic story of Flint, Michigan for the next downturn, it will come. In the great like more information on these issues. Email you may have to us all. on Council can say truthfully that they made on Tuesday, May 1 at the Town Office. Middleburg better, and plan for our future. and they are a recent example of what happens recession the luxury tourism and hotel indus- a large group of volunteers who staff these me at [email protected], or call 571- Ask the candidates: are you ready to sacri- something happen. It takes the consensus of Committee and work tirelessly for the Town [email protected] Clean water and safe sewers are vital to our when government fails to properly fund and try dropped by nearly 50%. Our deep reliance 276-7730 and visit www.bridgeformiddleburg. fice the time it takes to be Mayor? It’s close to Council to make something happen. One health. They are the town services that touches maintain its water system. Before we haphaz- upon this industry is concerning in a downturn, com and follow on Facebook. Thank you for us every hour of every day. Having a safe, mod- ardly lower our rates, we must understand what and when it happens will but significant strain your support and your vote on May 1st. “Mimi” Dale Stein ern utility system is incredibly complex and es- it will mean to Middleburg’s complete financial on our budgets. Now is the time to save by rais- future, as you see it is all connected. ing our rainy-day fund reserves from 20% of bridgeformiddleburg.com Dear Middleburg, My name in “Mimi” Stein Pink Box Advisory Board, Board Member and While running the Home Farm Store for 8 For those of you I don’t know yet, I hope and I am running for a seat on the Middleburg Treasurer for the Middleburg Museum Founda- years I developed a solid understanding of the I we will have the opportunity to become ac- Mark Snyder Town Council. I have been living, playing and tion and currently serving as a Commissioner energy and needs of our downtown district. For quainted so that I can understand and help Hello Middleburg! I am pleased to see so concerned that council may soon lose its con- This financial debacle led to staff turnovers tential solutions from PMA . A new working in Middleburg for the past 20 years...I on the Middleburg Planning Commission. those many years I got to know so many people insure Middleburg will thrive and continue to many people in the Town elections on May 1, tinuity and long-term memory. Currently only and painful budget decisions as council labored ad hoc committee discusses divesting and ac- know, I know... a virtual newcomer. However, In conjunction the Middleburg Business in town and had the opportunity to hear their meet your needs and expectations. 2017. Ten people filed for the available mayoral Betsy Davis (retiring at the end of June), Kevin to right its budget. Middleburg began raising quiring Town property. I am hopeful that these from the moment I arrived I was hooked and and Professional Association I helped bring the views first-hand not only about the food they Please vote on May 1st for your Town seat and four council seats. I cannot recall this Hazard, Darlene Kirk and I were on council to the tax on real estate by close to 50% and do not lead council into unwise spending deci- chose to make Middleburg my home. annual Christmas Tree-lighting ceremony back were buying but their life in Middleburg. Just Council representatives, and consider me as many candidates competing in recent years! experience and are able to remember council looked at similarly painful cutbacks. sions, such expansive building or acquisition. Many of you know me and for those who as a regular event kicking off the Christmas recently as Director of Operations for a small one of your choices. events before 2016. If the citizens do not elect DC based non-profit organization I moved our We experienced recent turnover on coun- Middleburg council and staff are operating Experience and continuity also helps coun- don’t, I served on the Board as Treasurer for in Middleburg weekend. (You see me every [email protected] cil. Middleburg elected four new members any of us in May, no one on the next council on a much higher, responsible level now. Still, cil protect the village that Middleburg is and its Middleburg Business and Professional Asso- year serving the hot cider and handing out the main office from Herndon to Middleburg so I of council in the 2016 elections: J. Kevin will possess this knowledge! backsliding takes place in much less time than unique character as the foxhunting equestrian ciation Board for some 10 years, I am on the candles). am really here all day everyday hoping to serve Daly, Phillip Miller, Peter Leonard-Morgan A degree of continuity is invaluable to the the climb back up! It can take a long-term boom capital enshrined by our beautiful and tranquil this community in any way I can. and Trowbridge (“Bridge”) Littleton. These council. Knowledge and experience can pre- to recover from a frighteningly quick bust. countryside. Kristin Kay Noggle new members replaced Trowbridge (“Trow”) vent many mistakes. For example, the four of Middleburg’s budget for the next fiscal year I look forward using my lengthy and broad Littleton (“Bridge’s” father), “Bundles” Mur- us (including Betsy Davis) remember treach- (FY19 is from July 1 2018 through June 30 council experience to bring council to its next Ever since my first cookie at the Upper ship, I competed on teams, taught, judged, or- izing effect of rampant development in the safety and accessibility, from east to west and dock, Erik Scheps (who moved out of town) erous mismanagement by a previous Town 2019) is down a bit from this year. The current level with the leadership Middleburg deserves Crust in 1981, I have been drawn to the charm ganized events, and held leadership positions 1980s. I appreciate the need for smart growth from Stonewall/Marshall Avenue to Federal and Kathy Jo Shea. Administrator that brought Middleburg to the draft budget is down slightly by about 3.3% to to keep pace with an ever-busier schedule. I am and unique qualities of this special community. at the local, regional and national levels. I have and maintaining character. My professional life Street. Though prices have stabilized, water The Town ballot on May 1 will have the fol- brink of insolvency about a decade ago, deplet- just over $5m in all funds (General, Utility and also determined to balance tourism with citizen I made the decision to run for Town Council served as HOA President for my condo asso- since then has been in the equine service in- quality and cost are a burden on both home- lowing seven candidates contending for four ing Middleburg’s reserve funds. Middleburg Health Center). concerns, as I want to do more for residents - because I want to help our town remain true ciation for the past 8 years, with a small team dustry, keeping horses and their riders happy, owners and renters. To fill our empty store- available council seats: Chris Bernard, Kevin went from a $103K general fund surplus fol- for example, informal citizen meetings. to itself and serve all of its residents responsi- of owners. I volunteer at events benefitting lo- managing farms and running a small business. fronts, we need to go out and recruit businesses lowing 2003 to a deficit of $748K in 2006 One concern for me is current look at space bly, while attracting businesses that will thrive. cal conservation groups like PEC and VALCV, Travel has taken me to beautiful walking cit- that will endure. All our residential, businesses Hazard, Darleen Kirk, Peter Leonard-Morgan, needs for council, police and staff. Council That is my opinion – what do you think? Kristin Noggle, Cindy Pearson and Mimi Stein. (source: April 26, 2007 report from our auditor, As a professional horsewoman, riding and and currently serve on the Middleburg Spring ies like Boston, London, Rome and Charleston, and schools are team members with strengths Davenport & Company LLC). This was just knows we need more space for staff. We must Do you have ideas to improve Middleburg? I foxhunting across the surrounding countryside Races Advisory Board. Since 2014, I have SC, but there is nothing like calling Middleburg that deserve promotion and encouragement. In addition, I am also among three contenders also reduce meeting-space contention between would love to hear your comments, sugges- for the open mayor seat. in time for the big recession, making a serious since 1995 has been a privilege. Living in town been fostering dogs for PetConnect Rescue, home. We can do more of the right thing, and do it situation dire. council and its many committees. Thus, coun- tions and questions! for the last ten years has enhanced my sense about one dog per month. It has been extremely Quality of life for all ages is affected by the right way. I bring professionalism, the desire This is terrific civic participation, but I am cil anticipates a professional report soon on po- [email protected] of belonging, and I feel I need to do a little bit rewarding, and the perfect addition to a country safety, affordability and inclusion. As one who to listen, and the ability to work as a team with more to give back to all Middleburg has given lifestyle. walks dogs daily, I will advocate for more side- town council and the mayor. I would appreciate me. The motto of my alma mater Virginia Tech, walks and ways to encourage drivers to slow the opportunity to help preserve what I have Volunteerism has been part of my life since where I studied , is Ut Prosim, down. I am looking forward to seeing the new always loved about Middleburg-- its beauty, Town Council Candidates my teenage years. As a member and later an That I May Serve. There, my appreciation for Capital Improvement Plan(CIP) implemented. safety, horse country setting, small size and A graduate of The United States Pony Club, a aesthetics, design and housing needs grew, as Increasing foot traffic to the Federal Street area history--while supporting thoughtful growth. Kevin Hazard non-profit that teaches responsibility, sports- well as my love for small towns. Growing up is an exciting project for existing and future [email protected] Hi, I’m Kevin Hazard and I’m running for storefronts, high taxes and creeping suburbia. surplus to help those town residents who need sion here. Since I’ve lived here, Middleburg manship and stewardship through horseman- in Fairfax County, I experienced the dehuman- businesses. I would like to improve pedestrian my third term on the Middleburg Town Coun- Luckily, the town has very strong financial re- it most. As for the third issue, this council is has always been a model for decorum in poli- cil. I have also served on the Town’s Planning serves that can be used to alleviate the first two. heavily involved in working with the county to tics. All issues are debated on their merits and Chris Bernard Commission for over 10 years. I am running Right now, with the help of our new Business allow Western Loudoun to stay the way it is. never with an ism , but always for what we felt I was fortunate to grow up in nearby Mayor and Town Council, and the committees tween the quality and the price of our utilities staple businesses here (lou lou and Crème de again because I love Middleburg and would and Economic Development Director, Jamie Getting away from suburbia is the reason that is best for ALL of our residents. It can take Fauquier County, and when I decided to come that support them do a lot of great work to not that needs to be reviewed. There is a similar la Crème) and I hope to use this experience, like to help our new Mayor in his transition Gaucher, we are actively seeking businesses most of us live here. us awhile, but we usually get close to consen- back to Northern VA after a few years away, I only keep everything running smoothly but gap between the average income and cost of enthusiasm, and common sense to help better from our wonderful retiring Mayor, Betsy Da- that fit our small-town character and are good I love serving on your Town Council. Na- sus. If reelected, I will work to maintain this made Middleburg my target destination. For also plan for the future. As we move forward living in town that should be addressed. Then serve our residents and businesses. vis. for the town residents. For the high taxes, I tionally, our country is as politically polarized spirit of cooperation and to keep Middleburg most of you, it’s obvious why: enjoying the into that future, I think it is essential for the there is the issue that seems to be at the fore- Middleburg is one of the best small towns in We have a number of issues facing us as will work with the new mayor and fellow coun- as it’s been since the 1960’s or even back to the the wonderful small town that it is. beautiful scenery and country lifestyle in such town to be represented by a team of represen- front of everyone’s thoughts: the continuing America, not just to those of us who live here, a town, three of the most crucial are empty cil members to redistribute part of our budget Civil War. We do not have that kind of divi- [email protected] close proximity to Northern VA and DC is tatives that can objectively analyze and assess spread of development down Route 50, which but to our surrounding community, our busi- quite a unique experience. What I have come issues, debate different ideas for how to solve threatens the country lifestyle that we so cher- nesses, and visitors as well. It’s all of those Cindy Pearson to find since I’ve been here is that Middleburg these issues, and effectively and efficiently ish. things that make Middleburg special, and it’s is so much more than that. Our charming work to implement solutions that benefit town As a candidate for Town Council, I have our responsibility to do all we can to maintain From the desk of Cindy Craun Pearson, ed Middleburg on various boards throughout As we all know, the way people shop has Council so I can use my experience as a pre- “downtown” has a great blend of restaurants residents and business owners. I also believe it several ideas on these issues, but more im- it. The most important part of a small commu- retired: Since I retired from my position as Loudoun County. This provides an additional changed with more online shopping than ever, vious employee and my history as a native of and shops, the town and surrounding areas are is of the utmost importance for young people portantly, I am open to hearing and discussing nity is participation. I’m choosing to partici- Economic Development Coordinator with the perspective on how our town is viewed by oth- therefore it is important to keep our downtown Middleburg to provide support and guidance to hosts to some amazing venues and events, and in town to get involved so we have an educated your ideas. I have spent the past few months pate by running for Town Council, but I hope Town of Middleburg at the end of September ers in Loudoun County, and I was able to learn businesses populated in the way that serves not Town employees as they work hard to move the the people who live and work here make this a and engaged leadership in the years to come. attending council meetings and further edu- that each and every one of you finds a way to 2017, I have felt there is more I can do for the many important lessons through my participa- only our residents but our visitors as well. This many projects underway, to achieve the goals I truly amazing community to be a part of. Looking forward, there are a lot of chal- cating myself on issues specific to the town, get involved, whether it’s through a town com- town. Hence, I have decided to run for Town tion. is a huge challenge and is important in our ef- know they all share and to get these projects As I’ve gotten to know more and more lenges we will be facing; ones that every com- including upcoming issues, current projects, mittee, elected office, volunteering, supporting Council. Working for the town for eleven It is important for Middleburg to continue fort to preserve the best of what Middleburg completed in a timely manner. people and spent more and more time around munity experiences, but also ones unique to us. and the budget. My background in analytics, our local businesses, or simply going to the years has given me insight on all aspects of to have a voice throughout the county in deci- has to offer while maintaining the unique char- I hope you will vote for me on Tuesday, May town, I’ve come to realize that this small town The town is in the process of re-vamping their , project management, and polls and voting on May 1st. how the town is managed. I’ve seen it from the acter of our community. sions being made every day that affect us. It is 1 to represent you as a Town Council member we’ve all chosen to live in is where I want to website, which is our portal to the rest of the team-building give me a great foundation to be [email protected] inside out, and I’ve had the opportunity to be equally important for the town to stay strong Although our town is small, there is still for the Town of Middleburg. Thank you! stay with my family. It is already one of the world. We are looking at empty storefronts on a part of the team that addresses the issues out- to part of almost all committees at one time or both financially and in regard to the projects so much that goes on in the Town Office on [email protected] best small towns in America, but it’s not by Washington Street that we need to fill with the lined above. I also have been fortunate to both another. In addition, over the years I represent- and challenges that lie ahead. a daily basis, I look forward to being part of accident or happenstance. Our town staff, the right businesses. There seems to be a gap be- live in town and work very closely with some ~ Be Local ~ mbecc.com mbecc.com ~ Be Local ~ Page 52 Middleburg Eccentric • March 29, 2018 ~ April 26, 2018 Middleburg Eccentric • March 29, 2018 ~ April 26, 2018 Page 53 Editors Desk - [email protected]

guage in order to not offend anyone nessed the treatment of Bush, Mc- bare-knuckles approach to his politi- it makes me cringe, but some of it dialogue and informed debate? No or any group. In response, each Cain, Romney, and Republicans in cal opponents: Democrats, the me- makes me say it is about time some- question. But if we are to return to Activism on the Move was met with scorn and disrespect general by the Democrats and the dia, and establishment Republicans one fought fire with fire and spoke those ideals, I respectfully observe by Democrat adversaries and their media, Trump chose not to play the alike. He fights and punches back the truth. After decades of disre- we have to turn the clock back much For most of this news- went up, or things went Cindy Pearson and Mimi Good people from across the County, the State and the friends in the media, and each one traditional role of punching bag for and calls out his opponents in ways spect, insults, condescension, and further than the beginning of the paper’s first fifteen years in wrong, either by accident, Stein the generational spectrum Nation to make sure their passively endured the over-the-top the Democrats. Instead, he took a that heretofore were reserved for disparagement by Democrats do I Trump administration. print finding citizens pre- or sins of both omission and have both summoned the voices are not only heard . . rhetoric from the left. Then along page out of the Democrat’s Saul Democrats. Some of what he says wish for a return to an atmosphere There are no less than comes Donald Trump. Having wit- Alinsky playbook. Trump takes a makes me uncomfortable, some of of civility, mutual respect, open pared to stand as candidates commission. three candidates for Mayor: courage to run and made . but make a difference. for public office was a ma- This year is different in Vincent Bataeol, Bridge the commitment to their Kudos to all. jor task. the best possible way. Littleton, and Mark Snyder, fellow citizens to make the Elections for Town The hours were long. sacrifices necessary to take Respect and Science For the first time in our On April 11 all those run- the heat and do the work of Council and Mayor are set A Scientist’s Perspective The work demanding. publication’s history, there ning for office will partici- Town Council. for May 1 The pay minimal if that. are seven candidates con- pate in the Town’s first pub- Be sure to vote. Dr. Art Poland, PhD publish the results and details on how tools, and finds out that I was not worked hard to earn their “member- respected, so are scientists, and vis a tending for four available lic open and freewheeling We also believe they those results were obtained. Before it quite right, it is not a cause for dis- ship”. Some scientists are more suc- vis. After WWII and during the cold And the only time ones’ have been inspired by a new And be sure to be pre- can be published it must be reviewed respect. My work was respected be- cessful and perhaps brilliant than war science was our savior – radar, fellow citizens seemed to be council seats: Chris Ber- debates at the Middleburg pared to vote by coming out In society in general, respect is a nard, Kevin Hazard, Dar- Community Center. determination on the part matter of etiquette and social norms. by other scientists. In almost all cas- cause it was seen as something worth others, but from what I have seen, advanced weapons, the race to the paying attention to Coun- to meet and hear the candi- es those results and methods will be pursuing further and the new work is respect travels in both directions. moon, etc. During that period sci- leen Kirk, Peter Leonard- Why is this happening? of both women and young In science, it is something I had nev- cil’s work was when taxes Morgan, Kristin Noggle, people all over Middleburg, dates on April 11 er even thought about before, but it respected by other scientists. Along respected because it is an improve- Brilliant scientists are respected and entists were highly respected. More is a very important issue, especially with that respect goes the question, is ment. I do not resent the newer work. they respect less brilliant scientists. recently the situation has reversed. in today’s disrespectful society. I can it right? If the result is at all signifi- If a piece of scientific work is not That doesn’t mean we all like each Scientists have discovered global break it down into respect for scien- cant, other scientists will attempt to respected, it is because it is poorly other, but we do respect each other. warming and the fact that it is caused Letter to the Editor tific work, and respect for scientists. reproduce the results or prove them done and/or the person doing that There is, for the most part, only one by our beloved automobiles. The Madison and Federal Street And then there are the issues of re- wrong. It is not a matter of disre- work has lost respect. way to lose that respect – be dishon- natural human reaction has been to spect for scientific work by scientists spect to question a colleague’s work; The next issue is respect for sci- est. A scientist expected to be honest kill the messenger, not respect. This Hi Mark, and, assuming the mirror hasn’t been ing my car, and I know there are sev- ing me a question regarding your looking for ways to remove the cis- and by the public and respect of sci- it is what we as scientists do. When entists by other scientists. In general, with himself and with others. If they reaction has been reinforced by those a new and better method is invented are not, they will lose respect. who have a financial loss or gain I’m assuming that your “Ask A knocked out of position, carefully eral accidents a year at this spot. concern! I certainly do my best to tern-wall on the south-west corner, entists by other scientists and respect all scientists have been through the check the mirror on the other side of respond to all reader questions. on Madison. for scientists by the public. to address the same problem, it may same grueling process of getting a Respect for science and scien- depending on the result. The public Council Member” column includes Has there been any conversation well be that the new results are dif- needs to put some thought into their responding to resident’s questions, the street. Many folks don’t bother to about making this intersection safer? I discussed the Federal-Madison The issue is not easily solved I’ll start out with respect for sci- Ph.D. That alone is the purpose of tists by the public can be lumped into check for cross traffic or don’t know ferent. When someone does what I respect. We all know that science one discussion. It seems that when respect or lack of respect for every- so here goes. With all the attention I would humbly suggest two simple intersection issues with AJ Panebian- because of VDOT’s comment that entific work by scientists. When a have done, but with better and newer thing. given to the dangerous intersection traffic doesn’t stop, as I can attest as signs on Federal Street saying “Cross co, Middleburg Chief of Police and the low traffic volume there, previ- scientist does the research he/she will isn’t easy, and our colleagues have science is held in high regard, and at Zulla Road and Route 50 after the someone who drives up South Madi- traffic does not stop.” This is a fair- with Will Moore, Middleburg Plan- ous council conversations did not tragic death of a beloved resident son to go to work. While I come up ly simple suggestion that doesn’t ner, and Zoning Administrator. lead to a resolution. However, it is (and countless near misses), I’d like the hill below the 25 mph speed limit change traffic patterns. Has this- so a clear safety issue due to extreme- and double check to make sure Fed- You are not alone in your con- A Lens for the Economy to bring up another dangerous inter- lution, or others, been considered? cerns about the safety of this inter- ly poor site-lines and I will get this section that is, indeed, actually in eral Street drivers are paying atten- What is the status? on an upcoming council agenda so The Public Square tion, I have to gently honk the horn section. I feel it every time I drive Middleburg. Thanks for your consideration. through. AJ shared with me that the we can discuss ways to work with Jerry Van Voorhis about a third of the time as drivers VDOT and others, if necessary such base healthy, and the American la- project since the Pyramids. America’s structure and floor in place er Era economy is mainly sentimental. The corner of S. Madison St. and don’t look south on Madison to intersection was his greatest concern Chandler Van Voorhis bor pool young, producing, and war 40,000 mile highway system literally for the future. Never had there been an As brilliant as it was, we should wish Federal St. is also a dangerous one. when he arrived. He monitors near- as our state delegate and senator, to check for traffic. Mollie Bailey improve safety there. trained. America from 1948-1973 was reshaped the economy, the national economy like it. for something else. The products of Drivers on Federal St. heading east misses there. Will likes your idea of ready to unite, to spend, to expand. terrain, and society’s expression of the that economy - oil, concrete, and as- cannot see right down Madison St Indeed, while driving north on S. Middleburg, Va. signs to advise drivers on Federal A year after the election, there Two later economic thrusts help Madison a few years ago I was hit is confidence in the higher expecta- The lifting of Americans into the American Dream. show why. The first was the large capi- phalt (from cars, houses, roads) - are for traffic unless they stop at the stop Street that “Cross Traffic Does Not Thank you, not those we need. The Public Square sign then creep forward a few feet here by an errant driver nearly total- Stop.” AJ agreed and also suggested tions unfolding with the American middle class was the dominant fea- Highways also meant mass produc- tal and job expansion of the 1980’s and Hello Mollie. Thank you for send- Mark Snyder economy. But there seems to be less ture of the Eisenhower economy. A tion of cars. The American automobile 1990’s. Eventually, however, and in also reminds us how assembling the certainty over how long they can last. depression and war weary people now proved the social force fanning all hindsight, asset prices fueled to levels future is never recreating the past, but Some clues perhaps can come from the thrived in a new economic cycle that three markets - housing, cars, roads. of unreality. Then, following the Great letting it go. Respect Eisenhower Era, the leading economy played out in a powerful stampede for These linkages remarkably fed and re- Compression in 2008 and the collapse of the 20th century. cars, homes, and college. Any differ- inforced one another. They created vast of those very prices, enshrined public It is too early to know if the cur- Blue The authors of Concrete Economics ences among those joining the middle momentum across the economy. wisdom took form in an explosion of rent recovery is more than a spend- Dan Morrow due his rank: ruffles and flourishes listee under his command would be lack of one, in conspiring with Pu- special and all too personal brands of (Stephen S. Cohen and J. Bradford De- class were ones of degree then, rather This incredible meshing did not national debt. The post-Eisenhower ing spurt, but three lessons from the and “Hail to the Chief;” hand salutes stripped of rank and drummed out tin’s Russians to sway the election; what some would call moral coward- Long) recently cited “The Long Age of than kind. stop there. Two other links would bend economy had infinite gains in product Eisenhower Era stand out. The first is “Captain Sobel, you salute the from men and women in uniform; service were they caught speaking obstructing justice; laundering Rus- ice and malignant narcissism. Eisenhower” as a “splendid example” There was great connectedness to the shadow of the Eisenhower Econ- customization and technology logis- a value proposition built on a vision of rank, not the man” we who elected him stand when he and behaving in ways that have be- sian money; evading taxes: violating As one columnist for the Atlantic of economic design. This economy things. With GI’s home from the war, omy far into the future. One was the tics, however. wide public empowerment over nar- From “Band of Brothers” enters a room; we don’t sit until he come the President’s trademark. fair housing laws; using illegal labor; put it, “Donald Trump is an undigni- did not invent itself, but grew from the suburbanization came first. The pent missile race. After Korea as a land war But asset prices and debt are row economic ideology. Second is a does, or until he invites us to; we Trump apparently takes pride defrauding students, many with gov- fied lout who cannot master his own foundations of Roosevelt’s Depression up demand for housing for young fam- meant a “bigger bang for the buck,” not economic orders of underlying national wealth equation founded on shake his hand when it is offered. in what, for most would be consid- ernment loans; paying off porn stars emotions enough to be anything bet- economic matrix for the modern state ilies starting with Levittown in 1947 the aerospace and missile industry strength. In both cases, ideology took strong credit and debt capacity, and a “It was almost no trick at all, He is, after all, the duly elected ered blatant lying; he has been sued and others in violation of election ter.” and Harry Truman’s foreign policy ar- knew no parallel. (The social costs of penetrated the economy through its precedence. A broad expanse in eco- large tax and labor skill base. The third he saw, to turn vice into virtue and President of the United States of and has settled suits brought against laws; failure to act promptly to de- chitecture after 1945. the suburbs - energy usage, family la- huge multiplying and sub-contracting nomic opportunity did not occur. In pillar is a connectivity of reinforcing slander into truth, impotence into fend the country from cyber attack; Perhaps because he is famous America and he is due the courte- him for: cheating suppliers; taking Trump mistakes courtesy and si- To both, however, Eisenhower bor sharing, race relations, and patterns decentralization effects. fact, stagnant wages and the loss of sector spreads and circulating flows abstinence, arrogance into humility, sies reserved for those who hold that money from innocents for courses in emasculating both research and reg- of social loneliness - would come only manufacturing over 35 years have not of capital that act synergistically. The plunder into philanthropy, thievery ulatory agencies; elevating admitted lence for respect. He’s wrong. brought gifts of highly trusted lead- As with aerospace, the electronics rank. a fake university; not to mention set- ership that built on these and other later.) revolution was transformative. The generated true American prosperity, hallmark after all of the Eisenhower into honor, blasphemy into wisdom, tling cases charging racial and ethnic fascists and incompetents to power- As put it in helped American power in the world, Era was its ability, ever optimistically, brutality into patriotism, and sadism On the other hand as a mere hu- ful positions in government; lying to the mid-1850’s, “Fame is something strengths. Our institutions - govern- Suburbs, of course, took roads. City world of semi-conductors, fiber optics, man being and just one of many discrimination against applicants for ment, corporations, and unions - were grids could not host them. So the Eisen- computers, the internet, and satellite or evolved an equitable distribution of to go “round and round” for years (Co- into justice. Anybody could do it; it rental space in his properties. our closest allies and bragging about which must be won; honor, only population wealth in America. hen and DeLong). required no brains at all. It merely citizens of a country ostensibly dedi- it; lying to the citizenry and bragging something which must not be lost. strong then. Our national debt was low, hower Interstate Highway System was technology allowed the “The Long required no character.” cated to the proposition that all men Adultery is grounds for court about it. The absence of fame is only obscu- our credit first among nations, the tax born. It was the greatest public works Age of Eisenhower” to put a market A wish for a return of an Eisenhow- are created equal, Trump long ago martial, not to mention an offense Joseph Heller Then there is his personal immo- rity . . . but the loss of honor is shame forfeited all claims on the respect of against family and friends before . . . . “ Catch 22 his fellow Americans or anyone else whom he swore fidelity. rality; bad taste; willful ignorance, and his persistent; vocal encourage- Our President is sadly not only The Importance of Stream Gaging with a normally developed sense of There is little doubt that at some dignity, ethics or personal integrity. ment of racists, misogynists, and a source of shame but a clear and Waterworld Every day our current President point in the not too distant future he the mean-spirited in general; and his present danger to the integrity of our receives the honors and courtesies Any uniformed officer or - en will be called on to justify his role, or Republic, in every sense of the word. Richard A. Engberg they are. Usually, they are a metal flow of the stream. They measure ments of water discharge are used from floodwaters with the ability to structure about four feet square and the width of the stream and multiply together with the information gath- predict the severity of anticipated Stream gaging or the measure- eight feet high with an antenna on it by the height of the water column ered by the equipment in the gage flooding from upstream storm events Respect ment of water discharge in rivers and top. The equipment inside the gage from streambed to water surface house to develop a rating table for and to make needed evacuations of RED streams is a major part of the work of house monitors the stream level or to compute the area. Specifically, the streamflow at the location. The people and property. Over the years, the U. S. Geological Survey (USGS). gage height and reports via satellite they measure the height at twenty rating table allows users to take the countless lives have been saved and Brian Vella Khan’s hordes?) it is the left that re- cently as last week she disrespected crats. If you want to understand true anyone who disagrees with them a to a central USGS location on a fre- or more verticals across the width of gage height provided by the instru- property damage minimized because fers to police as “pigs” and has em- the millions of women who did not disrespect, go check the unbeliev- racist. How can one party show such Currently, USGS operates more than 7400 stream-gaging stations in the quent basis, often an interval of 15 the stream. They also measure the mentation to determine the water of the availability of streamflow in- How refreshing that my friends braced as celebrities killers of police vote for her as being mindless dupes ably sexist things that Democrats utter disrespect and contempt for minutes. When gaging stations are velocity at each vertical. Using the discharge at any specific moment in formation. on the left suddenly pine for “re- who have escaped to Cuba. Barack of their husbands, bosses, and sons. have said about Sarah Palin, the in- their fellow Americans decade after United States and the information developed from them is highly im- installed the equipment is surveyed area and velocity data they compute time for that location. A few of the many other uses of spect” in our civic discourse! For Obama went to the United Nations The things that are said and taught sults heaped on Justice Thomas and decade and not think that ultimately to its height above mean sea level so the streamflow for the specific time at least the past 50 years, it has been portant. So why is this information im- the data are for navigation purposes, to disrespect the police by equating at colleges and universities are stag- Justice Scalia, and the vile things that someone would push back? that data from all gaging stations in the measurement was made. The portant and why are there more than streamflow regulation and manage- the trademark of the left and Demo- the officer in Ferguson, who was geringly disrespectful, while any Steven Colbert has said regarding George W. Bush, John McCain, A stream gaging station or gage the United States are comparable. streamflow or discharge is usually crats to ridicule and show disrespect house is a small structure usually lo- 7400 stream gages in the United ment, determination of the move- later acquitted of all wrongdoing, attempt to defend traditional Ameri- President Trump. Go watch the TV and Mitt Romney were 3 of the most This is only part of the story, how- reported in cubic feet per second. At States? Probably the most impor- ment of spills of toxic material, and for nearly every facet of American as being the American equivalent of can values is disallowed as “hate ads run by Democrats depicting Paul respectful, collegial, non-abrasive cated on or near a bridge. The gage the same time, they measure the el- society. From burning our flag in the house contains instrumentation to ever. On a regular basis, USGS hy- tant reason is that the information for planning for construction of Isis. The Kennedys wrote the book speech”. I can no longer go to a Ryan pushing an elderly citizen in a Republicans the Democrats could drographers make physical measure- evation of the stream by reading the is useful is for disaster prediction bridges and culverts. I will describe 1960s, to the contempt and disre- on disrespecting women, and Bill movie or a sporting event or watch wheelchair over the edge of a cliff if ever hope to run against. Each one monitor the water level fluctuations information provided by the equip- spect shown to the United States mil- of the river or stream. No doubt you ments of the water discharge of the and planning. Flooding is a regular the process of streamflow measure- Clinton took disrespect of the White late-night TV without being insulted you want to understand the Demo- walked on eggshells, cowed into river or stream at a gaging station. ment in the gaging station and check- occurrence throughout the United ment in more detail in a future article. itary (who can forget the pompous House to a new low. Hillary Clinton and confronted with disrespect for crat’s idea of a respectful debate. submission by the Democrats and have seen these structures at one ing the information mechanically. John Kerry characterizing American time or another and wondered what The hydrographers measure the area States. Streamflow information pro- infamously called half the country a my values. Even holidays are targets Google how often Democrats show the media into using only the most of the stream perpendicular to the The regular physical measure- vides cities and areas downstream soldiers as the equivalent of Genghis “basket of deplorables”, and as re- of disrespect and discord by Demo- the ultimate disrespect by declaring timid and politically-correct lan- ~ Be Local ~ mbecc.com mbecc.com ~ Be Local ~ Page 54 Middleburg Eccentric • March 29, 2018 ~ April 26, 2018 Middleburg Eccentric • March 29, 2018 ~ April 26, 2018 Page 55 Obituaries A celebration of Life Carole O”Malley

riends and Family, it is be April 7th, 11 am at Emmanuel with a full but heavy Episcopal Church with a recep- Mount Gordon Farm Red Gate Farm Crest Hill Mayapple Farm heart that we share with tion following the service in the The Plains, Virginia Aldie, Virginia Hume, Virginia Middleburg, Virginia you the news of Carol’s Parish Hall. All are welcome. $9,850,000 $3,750,000 $3,600,000 $3,400,000 passing. You know her as some- Remembrances, in lieu of Fone with boundless energy, cour- 128 acres and immaculate 3 level, 13,000+ sq ft stone & 149 acres along the historic and scenic byway between Aldie 203 acres in Fauquier w/nearly 1 mile of Rappahannock river “Mayapple Farm," purist delight • Original portion of house flowers, would be welcomed age, and kindness. She never shingle main house • 5 BR • 8 FP • Exceptional finishes and Leesburg • Open, usable, rolling farmland • 2 ponds, frontage • Elegant stone & clapboard house • 5 BR, 4 full & 3 1/2 built in 1790 in Preston City, CT • House was dismantled by these organizations in on every floor • Caterer's kitchen • Elevator • Spa • windmill, lots of road frontage • 5/6 BR Victorian farmhouse BA • 4 FP • Wood floors • Gourmet kitchen • Gunnite pool and rebuilt at current site • Detail of work is museum quality met a stranger. Her community Middleburg. Separate guest cottage • Pool • Farm manager residence plus converted water tower • Charming setting, large porches, w/stunning views overlooking Blue Ridge Mtns and private pond • • Log wing moved to site from Western Virginia circa 1830 • was vital to her, volunteering her Emmanuel Episcopal Church • 3 additional tenant houses • 12 stall center-aisle stable beautiful specimen trees, large garden side pool • First time Situated amongst protected properties • 5 stall Jim Fletcher barn 4 BR, 4 full BA, 2 half BA, 9 FP & detached 2-car garage • time with The Pink Box, Seven • Pond • Extraordinary land w/incomparable views extending offering in 50+ years • Not in Conservation Easement w/pristinely maintained paddocks, pasture and gdns • 2 car garage Historic stone bank barn and log shed moved from Leesburg, The Seven Loaves Food Bank Loaves and of course Emmanuel beyond the Blue Ridge Mts • Orange County Hunt Paul MacMahon (703) 609-1905 w/in-law suite • Old Dominion Hunt territory • VOF Easement VA • Private, minutes from town • Frontage on Goose Creek Episcopal Church. A Place To Be Helen MacMahon (540) 454-1930 Helen MacMahon (540) 454-1930 Alix Coolidge (703) 625-1724 Paul MacMahon (703) 609-1905 Carol’s celebration of life will Middleburg Humane

Aurora Stage Coach Belvedere Gileswood Farm Alice T. Edwards 1919 - 2018 Aldie, Virginia The Plains, Virginia Middleburg, Virginia Purcellville, Virginia $2,900,000 $2,480,000 $1,950,000 $1,950,000 lice T. Edwards, age School in Washington, DC. In husband returned. Wesley be- families treating all with respect Western Loudoun community. 98, died at the Adler September 1940, Alice married came a B and A Grocery partner and kindness. Two of her most She will be especially remem- Lovely residence situated atop a knoll overlooking 52 acres, 3 miles from Middleburg within the Little River Historic Gracious home with 5 BRs • Gourmet kitchen • Two- Immaculate custom-built craftsman home with gorgeous Center for Caring in Charles Wesley Edwards Sr. in 1948 and sole proprietor in notable customers were Jackie bered for serving the community President James Monroes's famed Oak Hill • District • Original 1780’s farmhouse has been completely renovated story floor-to-ceiling window display of the Blue Ridge finishes • Gourmet kitchen • Vaulted ceilings • Open Aldie, VA on Tuesday, from Middleburg and they began 1959. When he died in 1961 (age Kennedy and Liz Taylor. Chil- as Middleburg transformed from Property consists of 5 bedroom main house and tenant w/an impressive kitchen, old charm, porches & stone fireplaces • 3 bay Mountains • 3 FPs, coffered ceilings, random width floor plan maximizes light & views • 1st floor master suite house • All on approximately 40 cross-fenced acres garage has space above for overflow guests or home office • Extensive rustic cherry floors • Large home office, gym, rec room, • Home office • Large family room opens to impressive February 27, 2018. The cause of married life in Arlington. 44) Alice took over the daily op- dren whom Alice waited on and a sleepy little country town into a • 6 stall barn with wash rack and tack room • Top site work has been completed to an excellent building site w/views of multiple porches and patios • Three finished stories, pool area with cabana and extensive stone terrace over- Adeath was complications from erations of the B and A and thus talked to on a daily and weekly world known location. level finishes and construction throughout • Bull Run & Blue Ridge Mts • Well & septic installed • New board fencing approx. 10,000 sf. • Carriage house • Garage • 27 acres looking neighboring lake • Large barn easily built out for When Wesley entered the pneumonia. began a 37-year career until the basis grew up, married and had Turnkey and private • Original stone walls, old growth hardwood trees & multiple outbuildings horses • Land fenced & prepared for 2 acre vineyard Army in 1942 Alice traveled with Services will be held at Helen MacMahon (540) 454-1930 Born May 7, 1919, in him while he was stationed in store closed in 1998. Known as children of their own and many 11:00 AM, Monday, March 5 Paul MacMahon (703) 609-1905 Helen MacMahon (540) 454-1930 Margaret Carroll (540) 454-0650 Helen MacMahon (540) 454-1930 Bluemont, VA. to Robert Dillon the U.S. and they lived in Texas, Alice, Miss Alice, Mama, Mrs. of these children became the sec- at Royston Funeral Home in (died 1929) and Virgie Trenary, Oklahoma, Spokane and other Edwards and Big Alice (she ruled ond generation of B and A cus- Middleburg with burial follow- Alice was the sole surviving sib- cities in California until Wesley with a velvet fist) Alice knew tomers. ing in Middleburg Memorial ling of 11 children. She attended left for the Pacific Theater. Alice and served most of the Virginia Alice attended church in both Cemetery. schools in Philomont and Aldie, returned to Middleburg and lived Hunt Country’s wealthy, famous, Middleburg and Aldie and was VA and graduated from High there until the war ended and her middle-class working and poor an active member of the entire

Ann (Lohmann) Mateer 1930 - 2018 Monroe Valley Place Marley Grange Old Fox Den Farm Stoneway Aldie, Virginia Millwood, Virginia The Plains, Virginia The Plains, Virginia nn (Lohmann) Ma- four-time president of the English Garden Club. Designing and friends wrote: “The beautiful husband, Edward, who prede- $1,899,000 $1,875,000 $1,750,000 $1,195,000 teer, 87, of Hilton Cocker Spaniel Club of America, maintaining a cutting garden swirl of hair, the ready laugh… ceased her; and her five equally Head, South Carolina, and along with her husband, Ed- was a great joy to Ann every- ..a bit of grace and light has left devoted stepchildren, Carter Ma- Beaumont Model Home, prime lot in Creighton Farms Understated • Finely appointed home Restored 3 bedroom 1830's farmhouse on 65 acres • Well designed stucco single story • 3 BR • 4 full BA • passed away peace- ward I. Eldredge, was a found- where she lived throughout her our world.” teer Severance (Alex), Diehl Ma- • 3 level brick home • Amazing quality & detailed built in 1997 on 76 acres • 4 bedrooms, 3 baths, 2 Multiple porches & fireplaces, lots of charm • Lovely pool, 2 half BA • Master bedroom w/his and hers dressing finishes • 5 bedrooms • 4 full + 1/2 bath • 4 fireplaces half baths, 5600+ sq. ft. • Very private • 10 stall shared pond, 4 stall barn, workshop • Expansive mountain room/bathroom en suite • Library • Sun-filled sitting fully on February 28th, 2018. ing member of the Middleburg life. Ann also had many creative Survivors include her two lov- teer III (Barbara), Drew Mateer AAnn was born on September 14, Kennel Club. Ann was certified interests including painting and (Donna), Gil Mateer (Monica), • Master suite on main level • Gourmet kitchen with barn • 224 ft. X 128 ft. blue stone ring • Fine horse views, rolling open pasture & fully fenced elevated land • room-dining room • Kitchen with breakfast nook and ing sons, Tucker Hentz and Peter Wolf appliances & shaker cabinets • High ceilings, oak property • Choice ride-out • In conservation ease- Gorgeous setting in the protected valley between chef’s caliber appliances • 2 FP • Large mudroom off 1930, and was raised on the Main by the American Kennel Club needlepointing. She also was a Hentz (Sheila), from her for- and Jeff Mateer (Mary) from floors, award winning media room, elevator • ment, bordered by farms in conservation easement Middleburg and The Plains • Conservation easement 2 car garage • Cutting garden • Nestled on 10 private Line outside of Philadelphia. She to judge confirmation classes for member of the Colonial Dames mer husband, John, and Peter’s her third husband, Diehl who Attached garage • Rear brick patio • Golf course views Tom Cammack (540) 247-5408 permits 2 more homes to complete the compound wooded acres in sought after Orange County hunt moved to Middleburg, Virginia in the sporting group and a wide of America. stepdaughter, Tracy Kenworthy also predeceased her; and many Paul MacMahon (703) 609-1905 Helen MacMahon (540) 454-1930 Alix Coolidge (703) 625-1724 1969 and resided there until 2013 variety of breeding classes. She Ann was a devoted mother, as (Dennis). She also is survived grandchildren and great grand- when she moved to The Cypress also was certified as a judge for well as a stepmother, grandmoth- by her five devoted stepchildren, children of Hilton Head Island. Best in Show and Junior Sports- er, and great-grandmother to all Carley Eldredge Smith (Barry), A memorial service will be Ann was a well-respected manship. of the children of the Hentz, El- Elaine Eldredge Brown (Bruce), held at Trinity Episcopal Church breeder of prize-winning English Ann was passionate about gar- dredge and Mateer families, and Natalie Eldredge Crichton, Ed- in Upperville, Virginia in the fall. Cocker Spaniels with the ken- dening and was a longtime mem- her kindness and gentle spirit will ward Eldredge IV (Ede), Coe El- nel name Maidavale. She was a ber of the Fauquier and Loudoun be missed. As one of her dear dredge (Maria), from her second

Winchester Road The Pond House Oak Ridge Halfway Workshop Jonathan Nicholas Ladd Faville 1930 - 2018 Marshall, Virginia Berryville, Virginia Warrenton, Virginia The Plains, Virginia $895,000 $795,000 $655,000 $239,000 onathan Nicholas Ladd Jonathan was born on the 17th the telecommunications industry. Kildey (sister) of Boulder, Colo- 16th from 5 to 8 pm at Saint Faville of Acton, Massa- of April 1963 in the American He was one of only five or six rado, James and Diana Faville of Elizabeth of Hungary, 89 Ar- 1.69 acres with frontage on Route 17, right off 3 BR, 2.5 BA • 3300 sq. ft. home on one level • On beautiful, Prime location, off Springs Road • Surrounded by Great building between Middleburg and The Route 66, currently zoned R-4 • New Marshall code large pond close to Millwood • 20 acres • Very private • large farms & estates • House circa 1890 with 2 BR, Plains • First floor currently used as a contractor's chusetts died at the age of Hospital in Neuilly, France to people in the United States with Portland Oregon (uncle and aunt) lington Street, Acton, Massachu- zoning calls for Gateway District, potential office Contemporary stone home completely renovated in 2017 • 1 1/2 BA, FP, hardwood floors, new kitchen • workshop • Many creative possibilities • Bring your 54 on the tenth of March the American Diplomat, Rich- specialized expertise in this field. and numerous nieces, nephews, setts, 01720. A Mass of Christian building, etc. • Solid stone house on property • Sold Open floor plan • New kitchen • High end Thermidor Garage • 2 sheds/studio potential • Tenant house • artists or craftsmen • Lots of storage and lots of light 2018. He leaves behind his wife ard William Faville Jr., and his He was most recently employed and in-laws. The late Richard Burial will be offered on Satur- in "As Is" condition • Owner licensed real estate appliances • New oak floors • New ceramic bathrooms • Property shares large spring fed pond • Private setting Helen MacMahon (540) 454-1930 Jof 24 years, Kelly and his be- wife Joan Sims Faville. Jona- as a Vice President at TPx Com- William Faville and France War- day, March 17th at 10 am at Saint agent in VA New Anderson windows & doors • New roof • New on 13.21 acres loved children Nicholas, Chris- than spent his formative years munications. rens Faville of Portland, Oregon Elizabeth of Hungary. Paul MacMahon (703) 609-1905 HVAC • Viewshed beyond pond in conservation easement Paul MacMahon (703) 609-1905 tian, and Caroline. Jonathan will in Middleburg, Virginia where He is also survived by Joan and Robert Floyd Sims and Mary In lieu of flowers, donations Tom Cammack (540) 247-5408 be remembered as a wonderful he attended The Hill School. He Louise Sims of San Francisco Faville-Ramsay (mother) of can be made to the Faville Col- 110 East Washington Street • P.O. Box 1380 husband, father, son, brother, and later attended Salisbury School Middleburg, Virginia, Cynthia were his grandparents. lege Fund at https://go.fidelity. uncle. His family was his great- in Salisbury, Connecticut and Faville Tye (sister) of Norwalk, Relatives and friends are in- com. There is a memory page at [email protected] Middleburg, Virginia 20118 est passion. Boston University. Jonathan had Connecticut, Brooke Faville vited to visit on Friday, March the Acton Funeral Home www.sheridanmacmahon.com (540) 687-5588 a long and successful career in ~ Be Local ~ mbecc.com mbecc.com ~ Be Local ~ Page 56 Middleburg Eccentric • March 29, 2018 ~ April 26, 2018

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