Printed using recycled fiber Lions Club BE LOCAL Citrus Sale BUY LOCAL Page 13 Middleburg’sMiddleburg’s CommunityCommunity NewspaperNewspaper SUPPORT OUR COMMUNITY AND SHOP LOCALLY Volume 15 Issue 9 mbecc.com December 13, 2018 ~ January 24, 2019 Supervisors Tony Buffington & Geary Higgins Advance Programs to Protect Rural Loudoun Full Story on Page 3 Joe Fargis: Always Put The Horse First Lauren R. Giannini ington International Horse Show welcomed Joe into the oe Fargis is a world-class WIHS Hall of Fame for his rider, trainer and teacher many decades of involvement, whose show jumping ca- contributions as competitor and reer earned his place in the judge, and for his service on the elite category of Who’s Who Board of Directors. The 60th Jin world sports by way of two anniversary of the prestigious Summer Olympics. At the 1984 indoor show also celebrated the Los Angeles Games, Joe and historic performance by Touch Touch of Class earned team and of Class and Joe when, as newly individual gold medals in show minted gold-medal Olympians, jumping. Four years later at the they were victorious in the 1984 Seoul Olympics, Joe piloted President’s Cup Grand Prix. There’s so much more to Joe

Mill Pearl to garner team silver than his competitive record. and 7th individually. He’s articulate and his brain is Joe’s many accolades include as good as gold. For this think- being named the 1984 Horse- ing horseman, however, win- man of the Year by the American ning isn’t the end all and be all. Horse Shows Association, and “Of course, you’re elated and Lifetime Achievement Awards happy when you win something, from the US Equestrian Federa- but on a day-to-day basis, if you tion (formerly AHSA) and the can deal with the horse and have US Hunter Jumper Association. some success and deal with the He has been inducted into the rider and have some success, I Show Jumping think that’s just as important as Hall of Fame, Vir- the biggest win possible,” Joe ginia Horse Show said. “I mean, you have to sur- Association HOF, vive on a daily basis with little the Virginia Horse victories. That’s what I like — Center HOF, and just every day doing something the Pennsylvania good for the horse and good for Christmas in Middleburg National Horse the rider.” Show HOF. Joe’s next words raised the On Friday, Oc- bar on cultivating an attitude of

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facebook.com/MiddleburgEccentric STD PRST Page 2 Middleburg Eccentric • December 13, 2018 ~ January 24, 2019 Middleburg Eccentric • December 13, 2018 ~ January 24, 2019 Page 3 News of Note Leadership: Supervisors Tony Buffington & Geary Higgins Advance Programs to Protect Rural Loudoun developing the property. The led by Supervisor Geary Higgins of the Board. They offer tools, major issue with conservation and Supervisor Tony Buffing- options and flexible solutions easements however is the set- ton, is exciting and truly innova- to preservation. Ironically, both up costs. These can be as high tive. Successfully implemented programs have been routinely as $40,000 in many cases. This in many counties, this program opposed by the Loudoun Coun- cost creates barriers for lower would allow a landowner in ru- ty Planning Commission. This income land owners who wish to ral Loudoun to sell their rights commission is in the final draft- see their lands preserved but do to develop their land to a land ing stages of writing Loudoun’s not have the money to pay for the owner in the east who would new Comprehensive Land Use creation of the easement. then be permitted to increase the Plan. They have said many times The newly adopted conser- density on their property. It is a they want a plan which has tools, vation easement assistance pro- win-win. This creates income options and flexible solutions for gram, proposed earlier this year for the “sending” land owner development. It is unfortunate by Blue Ridge Supervisor Tony and the “receiving” land owner the Commission does not feel Buffington, is changing this! The get additional density to build this way when it comes to con- program, passed last week by the more houses on the same piece servation of our natural resources Board of Supervisors with a vote of land – hence the development and open spaces. of 8-1, set up a fund of $150,000 rights to build more houses have I want to thank Supervisors to assist lower income land own- been “transferred”. Last week the Buffington and Higgins for the ers with grants that will help Board approved an in depth study continued leadership in pressing his past week saw the opment rights program, known defray the cost of putting their of how a TDR program could be for ways in which the County passage of two Board of as TDR. Both programs will help land into conservation easement. implemented in Loudoun and can encourage and support the Supervisors initiatives to citizens and county leaders pre- Each applicant can receive up to staff is expected to report back protection of our rural heritage. help protect and preserve serve more of Loudoun’s open $15,000 toward to costs and they early next year. We are excited to Action speaks volumes. the open spaces of Loudoun’s ru- spaces. must have an annual household see this moving forward. Tral countryside. They include the If you wish to contact the Conservation easements are income of less than $117,200. Lastly, it is important to note Board and express your support full passage of a conservation an effective tool that are used to This is an exciting step forward that both programs, one now for these program, email them at: easement assistance program and to preservation of rural Loudoun. implemented and the other under protect rural lands. Once in place [email protected] a county study and assessment of they essentially prohibit any cur- The TDR program initiative, study, have broad support from implementing a transfer of devel- rent or future land owner from the public and many members

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 • December 13, 2018 ~ January 24, 2019 Middleburg Eccentric • December 13, 2018 ~ January 24, 2019 Page 5 News of Note Middleburg American Legion Post 295 Awards n Saturday, Decem- ber 8, 2018, at the Middleburg American Legion Post 295 Christ- mas Party, awards were made to Omembers of the Post and to one special member of our commu- nity. Commander Eric Lindengren was recognized for his contribu- tion and leadership over the past three years to the Post by being named Legionnaire of the Year. Ricky Bell and his wife, Terry Greenhill Bell were commended by the en- tire membership of Post 295 for their over four decades of Out- standing and Dedicated Service to the Legion in addition to their demonstrated Leadership, Patrio- Give local Giftto those you love Guide this holiday season by shopping a tism, and Service to our Commu- nity, State, and Nation. variety of locally sourced items in our Farm Store, open Ms. Catherine “Bundles” Murdock was recognized and commended for her over Four Friday-Monday Noon ‘til 6pm. Decades of Outstanding Ser- vice, Leadership, Patriotism and Dedicated Service benefiting the Catherine “Bundles” Murdock and John Moliere Tasting Room open daily Noon ‘til 6pm American Legion, and in par- as a Director of Protocol and as has been a long-time friend of cally as “Pappy” was a member lishing the American Legion in ticular to our Community and Special Liaison to Kuwait, she the Middleburg American Le- of the original caucus in Paris Middleburg. A painting of him (Open Noon- 4pm on Christmas Eve & Closed on Christmas Day, New Years Day.) Nation. Ms. Murdock served un- has performed admirably on the gion. Her Grandfather, William that founded the American Le- hangs proudly in the Legion Hall der President George H.W. Bush Middleburg Town Council and Philander Hulbert known lo- gion and instrumental in estab- wearing his WWI uniform. Middleburg Town Council Report Dan Morrow February 1 is the current dead- A select Town Committee will historic integrity of the property; of life in the Jay Street neighbor- line for proposals from interested review all applications, focusing the applicant’s ability to both get hood; and drive “other econom- County Supports Conservation buyers. on their: impact on Middleburg’s started and manage the project ic, social and cultural develop- town’s economy; respect for the effectively; enhance the quality ment in town.” The Loudoun County Board of Supervisors, by an 8 to 1 vote, approved a proposal by Blue Ridge District Supervisor Tony Buffington to begin a program of small grants to help landowners cover some of the costs of put- ting acreage into conservation easements: 50% of the total cost, with an upper bound of $15,000 per application. The Board budgeted $150,000 to kick off the program. After one year the county will re-eval- uate funding. Applications for grants may be made online twice a year. The Board also agreed to un- dertake a thorough study of a new Transfer of Development Rights (TDR) program, initially proposed by Buffington and Ca- toctin Supervisor Geary Higgins. Formal review of the results is currently set for the February 21, 2019 Board of Supervisors busi- New Year’s Eve Grand Party ness meeting. Asbury Church for Sale Middleburg is seeking an appropriate buyer for Asbury Church on 189-year-old church on Jay Street. The Town has owned the nearly two-hundred- year-old since December 2014 and has invested nearly $175,000 December 31 l 9:00 p.m. – 2:00 a.m. l Living Room | $119 Per Guest in its preservation. Zoned R-2, the property could, Say farewell to 2018 and toast to 2019 with Salamander Resort & Spa. Enjoy live music, all-you-can-enjoy hors d’oeuvres, with appropriate restoration and an open bar made of ice, Moët champagne toast at midnight, and so much more. permitting, be used as a single- family residence, an assisted liv- Guests must be at least 21 years of age. ing center, bed, and breakfast, Please call 866.764.6751 for details. child care center, library, muse- um, school, public safety center, antique shop, professional offices or a church.

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hen you think of yoga, do you think of people with pret- zel-like flexibility Wstanding on their heads? Or do you think slow, medita- tive monks chanting “ommmm- mmmmmm”? Each of those visions is at the extreme ends of the yoga spec- trum and not mutually exclusive. There are many types of yoga, and most modern yoga practices a healthy mind-body connection. well-being, which adds to your pregnant women, or those who movements that are synchronized fall somewhere in the middle. Benefits of Hatha Yoga in- happiness, contentment and are simply looking for a more re- with breath. The continual move- Yoga can benefit everyone. clude: overall quality of life. laxed and laid-back workout. ments, from one pose to another, adds cardiovascular benefit. Hot Whether you are young or old, • Keeping your core muscles There are Hatha Yoga classes Sometimes a Gentle Yoga active or sedentary, fit or not. The for beginner, intermediate and class will include Chair Yoga, Yoga is practiced in a studio with fit, which helps support your high heat and humidity, presum- key is to find the right yoga class back and helps alleviate back is- advanced students and combina- a practice that uses slow, gentle for your needs. tions therein. “Beginner” does movements, most of which are ably to replicate the Indian cli- sues. mate where yoga evolved. This Yoga is more than just physi- not necessarily mean easy, how- supported with a chair. Chair • Improving your flexibility, ever, and seasoned yogis regu- Yoga is designed for those with practice is controversial as to its cal exercise. Traditional yoga especially the spine, which will health benefits. However, if you also includes breathing exercises, larly practice and refine beginner physical limitations and are un- keep you in good posture as you poses. able to get up and down easily, want to sweat and feel like you mind control, rest and meditation age. are burning calories, hot yoga to achieve a balanced, healthy If you are looking for a class- or those struggling with balance • Helping your balance, which issues. Chair yoga incorporates might be for you. These are just lifestyle. However, the modern less strenuous than a typical be- two of the more physically de- yoga world focuses mostly on the will prevent falls and injuries as ginner yoga class, you may want postures sitting in a chair, stand- you age. ing postures using the chair for manding yoga classes for those physical aspects of yoga. There to try Gentle Yoga. As its name who want rigorous exercise. are a lot of misconceptions about • Improving mental acuity, implies, this type is softer in its support, and gentle supine pos- physical yoga, such as: keeping your mind alert and ac- approach and is designed for tures on the mat. Yoga offers so many physical tive. those who cannot meet the de- Some of the more rigorous and mental benefits that many 1. “You have to be flexible to doctors and physical therapists MHAA Chairman Emeritus Childs Burden presents the 2018 Heritage Hero Award to Chuck Kuhn do yoga.” • Reducing anxiety and stress, mands of physically straining ex- forms of yoga are Vinyasa and Dr. Cathy Seal, 2018 Educator of the Year which is proven to cause illness- ercises. Gentle Yoga is perfect for Hot Yoga. Vinyasa Yoga is of- recommend yoga to their pa- While many yogis are very es. the elderly, those who with joint ten faster paced than traditional tients. If you do not practice yoga n December 4th the Hero and Educator of the Year Chuck Kuhn. the founder of 2018 Heritage Hero placing more than 4,000 acres flexible, many are not. There is regularly give it a try. YOGA IS Mosby Heritage Area awards in ceremonies held at the JK Moving, the nation’s largest into conservation easment in this • Developing a deep sense of replacements or chronic injury, Hatha Yoga, and the postures Kuhn and his wife, Stacy, who a very wide range of poses and those in poor physical condition, are linked together in a series of FOR EVERYONE! Association presented National Sporting Library and independently owned and operat- live at Egypt Farm near Lincoln, area including the Middleburg many modifications for each its’ annual Heritage Museum in Middleburg. ed moving company was named have been activley engaged in Training Track (150 acres), the pose to suit every body type. Airmont Meadows property (88 You do not need to BE flexible O acres), the JK Community Farm to practice yoga, but practicing (155 acres), and Egypt Farm (942 yoga will MAKE you more flex- acres), among many others. They ible. are also working to protect an im- portant ecological site in Luck- 2. “Yoga is too difficult”. etts and have assisted in placing Yoga can be as difficult or as Thos. Hays & Son Jewelers easy as one makes it. There are into easement Camp Highroad and Fichart Farm (Purcellville). advanced yoga poses that offer Dr. Cathy Seal, Director of physical challenges to those who Curriculum and Instruction for are physically fit and active, and Clarke County Public Schools there are restorative yoga poses She’s not worried about the Leave that to your local experts was named Educator of the that offer peaceful relaxation of Year. Dr. Seal assisted greatly the body and mind. And many at Appleton Campbell! in bringing the Mosby Heritage poses in between. plumbing, heat or electric… Area’s school programming into 3. “Yoga is too easy (or too Clarke’s schools and now, thanks slow, I like to sweat, etc.)” to her efforts, every 4th grader If you want to work up a sweat in Clarke County public schools and burn calories there are yoga enjoys an annual local history classes that would suit you. Try presentation by MHAA Direc- hot yoga, power yoga or ashtanga appletoncampbell.com tor of Education Kevin Paw- yoga. lak. Dr. Seal was crucial in the 4. I am too old to do yoga. implementation of the “Historic Clarke Triangle” field trips that One is NEVER TOO OLD to MHAA offers, including visits to practice yoga. The oldest yoga Josephine City School, Clermont teacher is 100 years old. There Farm, and the Burwell-Morgan are many yogis practicing well Mill jointly hosted with Clarke into their 80s and 90s. You will County Historical Association. find some yogis on social media who are over 100 years old that Previous winners of the Heri- practice daily. I have several tage Hero Awards include Sen. yoga students who started their John Warner, Karen Hughes yoga practice in their 60s and White, Janet Whitehouse, Hope older who have become yoga ad- Porter, Linda Newton, Robert H. vocates. Smith, Su Webb, Lori Kimball, Bob Sinclair, Robert Lee, Walter Yoga classes come in a variety Nicklin, John and Mary Fish- of shapes and sizes. There are so back, Mitch Diamond, David many different types of modern- Blake, Scott Kasprowicz, Gayle day yoga, you are apt to find a and Tom DeLashmutt, Paul Zi- practice suitable for you. One luca, Mary Thomason-Morris, Al of the more popular yoga styles Van Huyck, Fauquier-Loudoun in today’s fitness community is Garden Club, and Friends of Hatha Yoga. 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n Sunday, January 13, poetic Mazurkas. The concert the At the Parish House concludes with Samuel Barber’s performance series stunning Sonata, Op. 26. The so- of Middleburg’s Em- nata was first performed by Vlad- toneSprings Hospital “This recognition is due to the manuel Church will showcase imir Horowitz who declared it Center has been awarded contiuous efforts of the Stone- Othe keyboard brilliance of pianist “the first truly great native work a 2018 Guardian of Ex- Springs Hospital team to ensure Brian Woods. He has emerged in the form.” cellence award for reach- that our patients receive the high- as a promising soloist and col- Commenting on his interpre- ing the 95th percentile for patient est level of service and care,” laborator in the United States and tation of Beethoven, one music Sexperience. The Guardian of Ex- said Amy Paratore, Chief Nurs- abroad, and is currently studying reviewer stated, “Woods plays cellence Award is given to orga- ing Officer. “I am very proud of with John O’Conor at Shenan- with convincing technique and nizations who sustain top perfor- this award and we will all con- doah Conservatory. captures the music’s dual sense mance for each reporting period tinue to strive for excellence in His passionate and expres- of heroism and jubilation.” For for the award year. everything we do.” sive performances attract a wide a sampling of this musician’s array of listeners, from aficio- impressive talent, search “Brian nados to casual listeners, and Woods piano” on YouTube. his artistry has won him several The concert is Sunday, Janu- piano competition awards. ary 13 at 3 p.m. at Emmanuel Mr. Woods will perform var- Episcopal Church’s Parish ied selections that highlight his House, 105 East Washington St. virtuosity. The concert will in- in Middleburg. Reservations are clude Beethoven’s surprise-filled recommended but not required Sonata in E-flat Major, Op. 31 (540-687-6297). A donation of No. 3, selections from Debussy’s $10 is suggested but not required; Préludes, and three of Chopin’s all are welcome. Richard Kirk Honored for His years of service This Holiday Season, Thank the EARTH Set your table with our exclusive selection of succulent, Certified Organic, Certified Humane®, Certified Non-GMO Heritage Breed Meats from Ayrshire Farm. Tantalize your taste buds with delicious house-prepared sides, delectable house-made desserts, and party-pleasing platters. ORDER IN-STORE • BY PHONE • ONLINE 8372 West Main Street Marshall, VA • 540-837-4405 • GentleHarvest.com On Nov. 8th, Gary M. Clemens, Clerk of the Loudoun County Circuit Court, presented a resolution from the Virginia 112 West Washington St. Middleburg, VA Court Clerks Association honoring long time Middleburg NON GMO U.S.A. 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As a young man he served in the Continental Army through many battles and the winter at Valley Forge. He returned to Virginia to study law at the College of William and Mary. Following the Revolution, he represented Fauquier County in the Virginia Assembly and served in the US Events: held at historic Llangollen Farm, Justice, John Marshall was a their own “free state” that retains House of Representatives and as Saturday March 23: John located on property once owned prominent landowner in Fauquier its independent culture to this Secretary of State. His most im- Marshall’s Richmond: A Bus by the Marshall Family. County. Learn how his role as a day. portant legacy, however, was in Tour— Follow in the footsteps Fall 2019 Date TBD: The landlord put him at odds with For more information or to his role as the forth Chief Justice of the great Chief Justice as we Marshalls and the Fauquier Free many of his tenants. Driven off purchase tickets please visit of the United States. Appointed explore Richmond’s historical State – Although best remem- by high rents some tenants fled www.mosbyheritagearea.org/ in 1801 by John Adams, Marshall sites. Highlights of the tour in- bered today for being a Chief to the more rugged parts of Mar- events or call (540) 687-5578 spent over three decades in the clude a guided tour of the Virgin- shall’s vast holdings and formed court, where he shaped the power ia State Capitol, guided tour of of the Judiciary branch. Many of the John Marshall House, a visit the best known and far reaching to the Virginia Museum of His- cases in American history were tory and Culture to enjoy the new products of the Marshall court. exhibit John Marshall, and Lunch Marbury v. Madison established at the Commonwealth Club. the precedent of judicial review, while McCulloch v. Maryland Saturday April 6: The Life introduced the concept of Con- and Legacy of John Marshall: gress holding implied powers not A Symposium— MHAA has in- expressly presented in the Con- vited scholars to present on every stitution. These decisions remain aspect of Marshall’s life and ca- central to the Supreme Court and reer, from his legal legacy to his continue to influence law to this personal life and business con- day. nections. The symposium will be

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Thank you! 540.687.5232 703.771.3308 JRSNIDER.COM ~ Be Local ~ mbecc.com mbecc.com ~ Be Local ~ Page 16 Middleburg Eccentric • December 13, 2018 ~ January 24, 2019 Middleburg Eccentric • December 13, 2018 ~ January 24, 2019 Page 17 News of Note Joe Fargis: Always Put The Horse First Continued from page 1 grew into a bigger and bigger part of my change the face of the oldest show in the life. It all started with Mrs. Dillon, then I nation. It’s grown bigger and better on went to Frances Rowe [for 12 years], then both sides of Route 50 with amenities and I went to Bert de Nemethy [US Equestrian improvements such as great footing and Team Coach, 1955-1980]. Everything just more prize money to attract big-name rid- Merry Christmas happened nicely. I didn’t plan it at all.” ers and horses. On the jumper side, a spec- Joe’s early equestrian education in- tacular grand prix and hunter derby ring volved the school ponies and horses at the boasts state of the art footing and drain- Junior Equitation School. “I don’t know if age. Three FEI-rated 4-star jumper classes I was good or bad, but I was having a good and a National Grand Prix lead up to Sun- time,” he recalled. “I remember learning day’s finale, the $216,000 FEI Grand Prix. to deal with what we had and getting the “Upperville’s more jumper-oriented — horse to do the best it could without over- it’s just great, but I also think we shouldn’t facing it. That’s a goal we all should have forget the hunter side,” Joe said. “It’s been – trying to have the horse perform to the a tradition and we have to keep it going.” best of its ability and talent without too Joe was 10 when he first showed a much interference from humans.” pony under the oaks with Mrs. Dillon’s Joe learned many valuable lessons mentorship. That’s when he fell in love from schoolmasters, whatever their level with Upperville and, over the decades, he of proficiency. He’s humble about the has won there riding hunters and jump- many horses that turned sweet for him ers. He learned “old-fashioned horseman- after being problems for others, explain- ship from Mrs. Dillon and Frances Rowe, ing: “We as humans give them conflicting who got their riders and horses out of the signals and maybe that human was giving ring. This old-fashioned concept, based in the horse signals that it just didn’t under- the horse’s versatility, is in danger of fad- stand. It isn’t that riders are good or bad. ing into the annals of equestrian history, They just weren’t communicating with the which would be a serious loss to the horse horses. ” world. Imagine growing up like Joe, rid- Communication and partnership are ing ponies and horses who showed in the essential aspects of horsemanship. Over summer, hunted in fall and winter, some- the decades Joe has helped a great many times even raced at point-to-points and horses to improve from zero to a jumper sanctioned meets in the spring. Talk about level of 1.30meter or 1.40meter. Only schoolmasters on the hoof… horses with incredible heart, athleticism, Joe didn’t just ride in the ring, he fox- soundness and work ethic achieve the hunted with several packs for many sea- highest level, Grand Prix. That 1.60meter sons, earning his colors with Fairfax Hunt (in jumper lingo: meter-60, etc), means whose country included what is now leaping big, painted fences up to 5’3” in Dulles Airport during the formative Mrs. characteristic humility about success and of horses. He might be in the saddle or height with spreads to 6’7”. Dillon years. When he went to ride with accolades, “But I never feel deserving. on foot teaching a lesson or a clinic. He Those grand prix classes are behind Frances Rowe, her Foxwood Farm was I’m appreciative and I’m flattered. I’m not brings knowledge, experience, and com- this horseman, who is busier than ever in the heart of Deep Run Hunt’s country. going to reject it” — he grinned — “but mon sense horsemanship — a priceless teaching and training from his Sandron He was 15 when he first galloped Thor- I’m always astounded. Always. Always. skill set — to each schooling ride, lesson, base in Middleburg at Mary B. Schwab’s oughbred racehorses belonging to Randy Always. I never feel I’m the better rider clinic, and every class no matter what lev- Stoneleigh Farm in Middleburg. They met Rouse, the late Master of Fairfax Hunt, because I won whatever – there are plenty el of importance of the competition. in the1995 and Mary B ended up owning who had a racetrack on land that became of good riders out there.” Joe “gets” horses and starts each clinic several horses with Joe and they scored Wolf Trap Farm Park. Joe rode in several It comes down to the horses: Joe puts setting the record straight to participants some impressive wins up and down the races, winning once over timber at Glen- them first and foremost. After all, rid- and auditors, whoever is in earshot. “It is East Coast, from Florida to the Hampton wood Park. With all that mileage, it’s no ers are “wingless” without them, but the never the horse’s fault – ever,” he reiter- Classic and beyond with such notables as wonder that he clicked with Touch of Edgar 12 and Diams III, to name just two. Class, a failed racehorse and mare who equestrian world — neigh, the entire ated. “The horse didn’t intend to get up in proved herself to be Olympic gold. globe — keeps changing. Showing used the morning, ask to be tacked up and go in “What I appreciate most about Joe is to be a fun sport, albeit seriously competi- the ring to jump. We ask them to do that. his sensitivity to horses,” said Mary B, as Soft-spoken and calm, Joe only shouts tive, because everyone wants their horse It’s never the horse’s fault. The horse has she is known. “He’s a great horseman, and so people can hear him when he’s teach- to win, but as more people took up riding, no agenda, period. It’s not out to “get you” he’s there for the horses through the whole ing. His wisdom is mind-boggling. He showing turned into big business, evolv- so get that through your head.” process. He’s willing to be there from the believes in consistency and keeping it ing from being seasonal to a year-round Then he added: “I wish everybody beginning through good times and bad, all simple. He never ever asks a horse to do circuit. Today’s expenses to compete hunt- the way to the very end.” something beyond its ability. An amazing would consider the horse first — every- teacher with the best attitude, he’s consid- ers and jumpers, even on the lower levels body.” As an owner, Mary B has several fa- of the A-circuit, add up to megabucks the ered one of the best clinicians here in the When asked how he would like to be vorite moments such as the first time Joe USA and abroad. To aspire to ride like Joe higher you go. Although winning is ev- won a Grand Prix with Edgar 12 in Flor- eryone’s goal, Joe feels strongly about the remembered, Joe replied: “For being kind is founded on treating each equine with to horses. — well, to all animals, but es- ida. He had been riding the horse for two kindness and respect. horse’s role in sport and our responsibili- years and, on this occasion, had a bad case ties to these magnificent animals. pecially kind to horses. In the end, the achievements are just your name on a of flu and considered scratching after he One regular engagement on his busy “I think this culture of winning needs trophy. I mean that. I wish I could impart walked the course. They ended up one of calendar is judging at the Hampton Clas- to be more goal-oriented with the empha- to people that horses are incredibly gener- two clears and won the jump-off. Mary B sic. sis shifting to the journey,” said Joe. “The ous and depend on us, that we should treat still owns a few horses, trained by Joe al- “I have judged leadline for as long as courses are more difficult and riders are them with tremendous respect.” though he no longer competes in the big I can remember and there are always 100 getting better and right now it’s easy to classes. kids in it although there weren’t that many, buy a made horse and go in the biggest Joe doesn’t just talk the talk; he walks the walk where horses are concerned and Asked about this change of pace, Joe to begin with,” Joe said. “Some parents classes and be a good rider, but it’s not said, “You get older and you get creakier. blame me because I gave their child a blue the whole picture. The world is changing. speaks the language of Horse fluently. He didn’t dream as a kid of a lifetime career Life goes on and you get up and do what ribbon in leadline and they got hooked on There are not so many people interested in you do every day. It hasn’t been difficult riding because of it. The parents say ‘look the basics, the theory, the technique. It’s in the saddle, but he got the best possible start right in Vienna, Virginia, when he transitioning from doing everything to what you’ve done to our family!’ I get that not at all about the winning — in the end, doing not so much although the “not so a lot.” you realize it’s about the process.” was in second grade and accompanied a classmate home to the farm where he lived much” part is that I’m not jumping high One thing for certain: Joe’s out there, The goal is a partnership, but you don’t with his mother, Jane Dillon, founder of jumps anymore, but I’m doing a lot of doing what he does best and enjoying have to compete in the Olympics to win the Junior Equitation School. Of course, stuff.” what he’s doing. Thinking first of the the trust of a horse and learn to commu- Joe started taking lessons once a week and He’s a respected clinician and enjoys horses, he’s darn good at improving riders. nicate. You can experience that glorious the rest, as they say, is history. teaching clinics all over North America It’s never too late to ride like Joe. You bond, whatever your level or sport or dis- and in 25 countries: “Thanks to horses don’t have to jump big fences — just be cipline. You don’t have to aspire to the Unlike most pony-crazy kids, Joe, the ultimate working student, admits that he I’ve traveled around the world.” He has willing to get the barnacles scrubbed off Olympics to be your very best with your a barn full of amateurs under his tutelage your basics. It’s Horse and Rider, in that From Mikey and everyone at Puckett Marketing horse. didn’t know at any point that he would fo- cus his life on horses. “It just evolved,” he and also teaches locals who ship in for les- order — a gentle reminder to always put That’s the journey. Over the years, said. “I resisted school. I resisted every- sons. A staunch supporter and board mem- the horse first. Joe has helped an astronomical number thing else but horses. I had fun and horses ber of Upperville Horse Show, Joe helped ~ Be Local ~ mbecc.com mbecc.com ~ Be Local ~ Page 18 Middleburg Eccentric • December 13, 2018 ~ January 24, 2019 Middleburg Eccentric • December 13, 2018 ~ January 24, 2019 Page 19

The Middleburg Business and Professional Association Would like to thank the community for supporting our members in 2018. We look forward to doing business with you in 2019. 2018 Members A Place To Be Humane Farm Animal Care Noel Neal Interiors Aldie Heritage Association Hunt Country Sotheby’s O’Donnell & Co., LLC Amanda’s Regal Canine Hunter’s Head Tavern Paul Davis Restoration American Water Resources Association Joe Esparolini/Edward Jones Paws & Claws Photography Appaloosa Painting Co. John F. Heltzel AIA, P.C. Piedmont Media Artists in Middleburg Journeymen Saddlers, Ltd. Pink Callers Atoka String Quartet Kizmetz Print Management, Inc. Back Street Catering Kriser Natural Pet Red Fox Inn/Red Fox Fine Art Baden Contracting Land Trust of Virginia Richard Allen Clothing Bank of Charles Town Les Jardins de Bagatelle Robert A. Gallegos, DDS BB&T Bank Lou Lou Rt. 50 Vineyards Bendure Communications Manegment Accounting & Consulting, Inc. Salamander Resort & Spa Berkshire Hathaway Real Estate Market Salamander Salon Aubrey Blue Ridge Hospice Masters of Foxhounds Association Salvation Army LoCo Corps Bow Tie Stratedies McEnearney Associates, Inc. Sheridan MacMahon Limited BOWA Meadowkirk, Inc. Side Saddle Café Boxwood Winery Melmore, Inc. Sidepath LLC Briar Patch, LLC Middleburg Academy SONA Bank Bruce R. Smith Middleburg Bank Spark Performance Buchanan Hall Middleburg Baptist Church Sprout Theraputic Riding Catherine “Bundles” Murdock Middleburg Common Grounds Sun Trust Mortgage Catherine Boswell Design Middleburg Community Center The Christmas Sleigh CFS Group/UBS Financial Middleburg Concert Series The Community Music School of the Piedmont Chester Business Services Middleburg Design Co. The Fun Shop Christmas in Middleburg Middleburg Eccentric The Graham Companies, Ltd. Country Classics Middleburg Eye Care Center The Hill School Chester Business Services Middleburg Film Festival The Jackson Clinics Country Classics Middleburg Humane Foundation The Shaggy Ram Créme de la Créme Middleburg Hunt The Tack Box David Condon, Inc. Middleburg Library Advisory Board The Upper Crust Deerchase, LLC Middleburg Life Thomas & Talbot Real Estate Destination Middleburg Middleburg Marketing & Events Three Fox Vineyards Duchessa Middleburg Methodist Church Total Sportman’s Outfitter Dudley Capital Management Middleburg Millwork Town of Middleburg Focal Point Middleburg Montessori School Tri County Feeds Focus Wealth Management Middleburg Museum Foundation Tudane Farm Fox Automotive Middlebur Orthopaedics Tuk of the Town Fox Chase Farm Middleburg Physical Therapy Tully Rector Foxcroft School Middleburg Printers VA Cattle & Feed Gentle Harvest Middleburg Real Estate/Atoka Properties Visit Loudoun Girasole Middleburg Spring Race Association Wakefield School Golden Rule Builders, Inc. Mitchell & Co. P.C. Washington Fine Properties Goodstone Inn & Restaurant Mosby Heritage Area Association Wind Field Farms Great Meadow Foundation Mt. Defiance Cidery & distillery Windy Hill Foundation Greenhill Vineyard Mystique Jewelers Wiseman & Associates Hellen Systems National Sporting Library & Museum Yount, Hyde & Barbour, PC Highcliffe Clothiers Nature Composed Now is the time to join MBPA for 2019! For more information visit our website at www.visitmiddleburgva.com On Facebook & Twitter at Visit Middleburg

~ Be Local ~ mbecc.com mbecc.com ~ Be Local ~ Page 20 Middleburg Eccentric • December 13, 2018 ~ January 24, 2019 Middleburg Eccentric • December 13, 2018 ~ January 24, 2019 Page 21 Places & Faces Middleburg Community Center 70th Anniversary Ball Photos by Dee Dee Hubbard & Nancy Milburn Kleck,

Tuti Perricon4 and Friends Back Street Catering

Bethann Beeman & Mark Keppic

Lisa Ben Dov Forrest allen & Friend Katie Tyrell Stewart & Jim Herbert

Jo Ann & Kevin Hazard

Cab & Susan grayson Nadia Stanfield beth Ann Mascatello Rex & Lauren Vogan, Terri & Matt Foosaner, Bob Foosaner, Jennifer Bush and Nelli Foosaner Ron & Danielle Bradley

,Erica Wiley and Liz Billings Dale Schultz and Carey & Louise Crane Del Wilson. Rae Stone & Kent Allen Karen & Michael Crane Coe Eldredge, Hurst Groves & Barbara Sharp Kerry & Bob Dale and Stewart Herbert ~ Be Local ~ mbecc.com mbecc.com ~ Be Local ~ Page 22 Middleburg Eccentric • December 13, 2018 ~ January 24, 2019 Middleburg Eccentric • December 13, 2018 ~ January 24, 2019 Page 23 Places & Faces Christmas in Middleburg Photos by Dee Dee Hubbard, John Robinson & Nancy Milburn Kleck

Masters of The Middleburg Hunt, Penny Denegre, Jeff Blue and Tim Harmon Mariya Kruseck

The Pink Box Tree Lighting and Caroling

Anne & Peter Arundel and Robert Milhbaugh Huge Opening hunt field

Masters Jeff Blue, Penny Denegre, Junior Charlene Norris, and Master Tim Harmon The Ashland Bassets with Kevin Norris ~ Be Local ~ mbecc.com mbecc.com ~ Be Local ~ Page 24 Middleburg Eccentric • December 13, 2018 ~ January 24, 2019 Middleburg Eccentric • December 13, 2018 ~ January 24, 2019 Page 25 Places & Faces Christmas in Middleburg Photos by Dee Dee Hubbard, John Robinson & Nancy Milburn Kleck

~ Be Local ~ mbecc.com mbecc.com ~ Be Local ~ Page 26 Middleburg Eccentric • December 13, 2018 ~ January 24, 2019 Middleburg Eccentric • December 13, 2018 ~ January 24, 2019 Page 27 Places & Faces Wheatlands Farm Gala Salamander Resor & Spa Photos by Nancy Milburn Kleck

Aldona and Toland Petritis Anthony Forrest CBarbara Gracewood and Granddaughter Avari Fleming

Dr. Lois Haid, Caroline Flaherty, MichelLe Hacecky, Chris and Teresa Pappas, and Phoebe and Conor Forrest and Anna Weber Julia Shawn Michael Manders

Jon Henkel, Dr. Lois Haid, Muriel and Mark Forrest Tiffany Neel, Allison Anderson and Bernadette Boland Krasi and Jon Henkel Dr. Paula and Dr. Jay Joyce in costume.JPG Mark Forrest, Declan Forrest, Jennifer Goeller, and Chris and Teresa Pappas, and Phoebe and Daniel Judd Michael Manders

Cab & Susan grayson

We are thankful! For the Aldie Ruritans, Bob Ball, Barbara Bull, John Bull, Matt Cahir, Katy Tyrrell, Stephanie Bates, Michael Reed, Snowflake the DJ, Shelly Betz, Jorge Carvajal, Danielle Carvajal, Jerri Coulter, Kevin Daly, Gloria Dawson, Genie Ford, Mary Kay Garwood, Page Graveley, Barbara Griffith, Jo Ann Hazard, Kevin Hazard, Browning Herbert, Jim Herbert, Stewart Herbert, Tommie Herbert, Dee Dee Hubbard, John Champe Girls Varsity Lacrosse, Punkin Lee, Loudoun County Parks & Recreation, Mark Metzger, Rhonda North, Cindy Pearson, Ron Poston, Matt Santmyer, Tom Santmeyer, Martha Semmes, Elizabeth Sharples, Tina Staples

Thank you to our 2018 Angels & Sponsors, Participants, Visitors, and the Town of Middleburg! It takes a village! Thanks to all volunteers, Town staff, parking assistants, police, sheriffs, Middleburg Montessori School troopers, gator and RTV donors, staging site and parking site contributors, a non-profit providing inclusive, child-centered environments for angel sponsors, advertis- ers, joyful parade entrants and participants, retailers infant, toddler, primary, elementary, and adolescent children and restaurateurs opening Rex & Lauren Vogan, Terri & Matt Foosaner, Bob Foosaner, Jennifer Bush and Nelli Foosaner their doors, and thanks to Everyone Who Came to Photo Jim Poston Christmas in Middleburg. - half day, full day, & extended day to schedule a visit

A joyous message of - 9-month & all-year options celebration moved the feet or for more information: of thousands of visitors on - highly trained staff, experts in a glorious day. Once they [email protected] got here, our thanks to childhood development everyone who moved (540) 687-5210 their hearts! - VAIS accredited and AMI recognized middleburgmontessori.com Sponsor, Donor, Parade Entry information at www.ChristmasinMiddleburg.org Montessori School does not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of its activities or operations. These activities include, but are not limited to, hiring and firing of staff, selection of volunteers and vendors, and provision of services. We are committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all members of our staff, clients, volunteers, subcontractors, vendors, and clients. ~ Be Local ~ mbecc.com mbecc.com ~ Be Local ~ Page 28 Middleburg Eccentric • December 13, 2018 ~ January 24, 2019 Middleburg Eccentric • December 13, 2018 ~ January 24, 2019 Page 29 Places & Faces Blue Ridge Wildlife Fundraiser Photos by Nancy Milburn Kleck,

Judy Ellis, Joyce Mullins, RoseMarie Bogley

Regan and Robin Duncan, Beatty Von Gontard

Lisa and Zohar Ben-Dov Paul Cronin and Grillz, the Ambassador Hawk Ron and Danielle Bradley, Hosts, and Sandra andTed Guariello Deb and Dave Norman

Mary Frances and Bill Walde

Wendy Smith, Michael and Karen Crane Cathy Kerham and Bryan Benitz Jr

Ashley and David Twiggs.JPG Matt Sheedy and Vicki Bendure

Cab & Susan grayson

Robert and Laurie Frogale Tressa Reuling Samantha Franklin and Alessandra Richards Lilla Ohrstrom, Del and Mary Wilson, Mary Schwab Claude Schoch and Andrea Ross ~ Be Local ~ mbecc.com mbecc.com ~ Be Local ~ Page 30 Middleburg Eccentric • December 13, 2018 ~ January 24, 2019 Middleburg Eccentric • December 13, 2018 ~ January 24, 2019 Page 31 Places & Faces Middleburg Business Association Annual Awards “Event of the Year” “Customer Service” “Resilience” the Parish Hall of the Emmanuel Episcopal Church Photos by Dee Dee Hubbard Foxes on the Fence The Southern States Staff Second Chapter Books

“Fresh Face” “Movin Up” “Business” The Red Fox Jen Pineau King Street Oyster Bar

The Leven Powell Award The Power of one Award Betsy Davis The Hill School

“Town Figure” Hazel Sweitzer HAPPY HOLIDAYS! FROM THE MBPA

~ Be Local ~ mbecc.com mbecc.com ~ Be Local ~ Page 32 Middleburg Eccentric • December 13, 2018 ~ January 24, 2019 Middleburg Eccentric • December 13, 2018 ~ January 24, 2019 Page 33 Places & Faces Progeny Spooky Stuff Haunts Middleburg James Allen Bland Competition the Parish Hall of the Emmanuel Episcopal Church he Community Music With over 700 songs to his credit, mote cultural and educational op- Compositions may not exceed music.org or www.blandfounda- School of the Piedmont his nostalgic ballad “Carry Me portunities for musically talented 8 minutes and must be memo- tion.org. and the Middleburg Li- Back to Old Virginny.”(1878) youth of Virginia. rized. A piano will be furnished We are looking forward to a ons Club have partnered was his best-known song and his Elementary, middle or high for contestants who play the pi- wonderful event where family, to host the James Allen Bland first major success as a composer. school students attending school ano and for vocal accompanists. friends, and community can en- TCompetition on Sunday, Febru- Impressed by the patriotic fer- All other instrumentalists must or homeschooled in Western joy the performances of our tal- ary 3, 2019, at 2 p.m. at The Hill vor and nostalgic quality of this Loudon and Northern Fauquier provide their own instrument. ented young people. School in Middleburg, VA. lyric, the Lions of Virginia began counties are eligible to partici- Students are required to submit a campaign that resulted in the a completed application no later 2018 Bland Scholar- James A. Bland (1854-1911), pate. Near-by students who can- ship Winners an entertainer and a prolific com- adoption of the song as the Vir- not find a Bland Competition but than January 18, 2019. Winners poser, who wrote sentimental ginia State Anthem in 1940. As who wish to participate may also from the local competitions prog- Bryan Kim songs about the American south, a sustained memorial, the Lions submit an application. We are ress to District and State compe- Kendall Gonzales is considered the greatest black of Virginia established the James seeking vocal and instrumental titions held in March and April. Brook Miller writer of American Folk Songs. A. Bland Music Scholarship Pro- contestants for the competition. To register and for additional in- gram in 1948 to assist and pro- formation visit www.piedmont- Two Foxcroft Students Earn National Merit Honors oxcroft School se- ship Qualifying Test (PSAT/ Youth Philharmonic Orchestra niors Chloe Green and NMSQT). Of those high scorers, Flute Ensemble, Loudoun Youth Anne Kickert, both of about 34,000 receive letters of Symphony Orchestra, Flutopia Leesburg, received Let- commendations. Wind Ensemble, Cappies Gala ters of Commendation in recog- The daughter of Joan and Orchestra, and Honor Band of Fnition of their exceptional aca- America. Howard Kickert of Leesburg, demic promise in the 64th annual Anne is multi-talented honor stu- Green is the daughter of Heidi National Merit Scholarship Pro- dent. An Advanced Placement and Micah Green of Leesburg gram, Head of School Cathy Mc- Scholar, she was named Loudoun and is equally impressive, hav- Gehee announced Friday. County’s Youth Volunteer of the ing received a $10,000 grant Kickert and Green placed Year for her work with the Sun- from the Smart Tech Challenges among the top 5 percent of the shine Brigade nonprofit that grew Foundation when she was 14 to prevent unauthorized gun use she plays piano, teaches it at the more than 1.6 million students from a service project she started years old for her innovative gun in schools and government build- Catoctin School of Music, and from 22,000 high schools who when she was in fifth grade called safety idea. The only female and ings by allowing gun owners to serves on the Kennedy Center’s entered the 2019 competition Sweets for Soldiers. She is also youngest individual to receive a control where their gun can and Youth Council. She is an AP by taking the 2017 Preliminary an exceptional flute player and grant, Chloe has since developed can’t be used. Like Anne, Chloe Scholar with Distinction. SAT/National Merit Scholar- has performed with the American a smart gun magazine designed is also a talented musician who

Banneker School cooks up “Spider Stew” Middleburg Charter’s scary song “When I walked into the classroom for the first time, I felt this wave of happiness and caring. And immediately, i loved it.”

“The teachers make you feel like part of the family. When having a one-on-one conversation with a teacher, you feel they have a vested interest in your child. That they

Romy Curtis tells a dark tale Flora Hannum’s ghostly story genuinely care, not only to make your child a good student, *Catie dances to “Thriller” but a good person, which is more important in my mind.” When you visit our village-style campus in Middleburg, VA you’ll learn how we develop students with strong character, self-confi dence, a sense of community, and a lifelong love of learning. Sam, Aakash & Komal Dharia, Hill School Family

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Riddles from Rector Gene Olivia the Unicorn a Game ~ Be Local ~ mbecc.com mbecc.com ~ Be Local ~ Page 34 Middleburg Eccentric • December 13, 2018 ~ January 24, 2019 Middleburg Eccentric • December 13, 2018 ~ January 24, 2019 Page 35 PROGENY Wakefield’s Own Lauren Bacchus Leads Foxcroft School seniors sign letter of intent an Extraordinary Life

Foxcroft School seniors Haley Buffenbarger of Leesburg (left) and Teddy Segmuller of Haymarket sign letter of intent to play field hockey at the University of Vermont and swim at Manhattan College, respectively, next year. 32 Foxcroft School Students Named AP Scholars; Three Earn National Scholar Status hree Foxcroft School performed well enough to earn (Northeastern University), Sumi Ten seniors and six gradu- (Leesburg), Wendy Xiu (Qin- students achieved the AP Scholar designation but Fox- Lee (George Washington Uni- ates collected AP Scholar honors gdao, China), and Annie Zim- rare status of National croft’s average is much higher: versity) and Renee Xie (Par- for scoring 3 or higher on three merman (Haymarket, VA). 2018 Scholar to lead a record- More than half of all the students sons School of Design/The New or more AP Exams. Current graduates Rachel Brown (Col- setting group of 32 girls who in the Class of 2018 and nearly a School), and current seniors students are Elizabeth Burns ( gate University) Morgan Hunt Tearned 2018 Advanced Place- quarter of the Class of 2019 were Grace MacDonald (Bluemont, Front Royal, VA), Amanda Cle- (University of Tampa), Connie ment Scholar Awards for out- recognized for high achievement. VA) and Grace Chen (Nanjing, mente (Reston, VA), Sarah El- Kang (Boston University), Anna standing achievement on AP Ex- The number of Foxcroft AP China) received AP Scholars with hilow (West Palm Beach, FL), Nottage (University of Miami), ams, Academic Dean Courtney Scholars reached double digits Honor awards. They achieved Lily Fortsch (Alexandria, VA), Pradyuta Padmanabhan (Uni- Ulmer announced recently. for the 14th consecutive year— scores of 3 or better on at least Anne Kickert (Leesburg), Clair versity of Pittsburgh), and Pia Current senior Sylvia Yuan an impressive feat for such a four tests with an average of 3.25 Newton (Leesburg), May Schulte Scharfenberg (University of Tex- of Ningbo, China, and May small school. on all exams taken. (Middleburg), Jenna Torrance as) round out the list. 2018 graduates Melanie Fann Fann, Schmidt and Yuan were of Purcellville, VA, who attends joined by current seniors Chloe Vanderbilt University, and Emma Green of Leesburg and Kayla Lee Schmidt, a Warrenton, VA, resi- of Austin, TX, and six members dent attending the College of of the Class of 2018 in receiv- William & Mary, were among a ing AP Scholars of Distinction select group — just 2.3 percent awards for achieving an aver- ! COAT DRIVE ! of the 2.8 million students who age of at least 3.5 on all exams took AP Exams last May — of taken and scores of 3 or higher National AP Scholars. This is on at least five of them. The re- the second consecutive year that cent graduates are Emma Cao Foxcroft has had three National (Emory University), Elisa Chen Scholars, who must achieve an (University of Virginia), Saylor average grade of at least 4 on all Hart (Wake Forest), Hyeri Woo AP Exams taken and grades of 4 (University of Southern Cali- or higher on eight or more of the fornia), Zoey Xu (University of tests. California, San Diego) and Yim- Worldwide, only about 22 per- ing Zhao (Boston University) are the graduate honorees. A Little Heart Charity cent of the 2.2 million students - Introduces - who took AP Exams last May Their classmates Abby Jones The Children’s Winter Coat Drive Calling all Vocalists and Instrumentalists!

A Little Heart Charity was horrified to learn that some Fauquier area school children were auren Bacchus, a mem- This summer, Lauren trained Prince? That will be for none oth- start to rehearse for the spring My teachers are always so sup- 2019 Bland Music Competition arriving at school without the warmth and comfort provided by a winter coat! ber of the Loudoun at Houston Ballet in an intensive er than the Washington Redskins’ performance. portive...they definitely try to Ballet Performing Arts program that focused on perfect- Cornerback Josh Norman. help each and every student suc- Sunday February 3, 2019 at 2:00pm “Lauren is an amazingly tal- Please join us in supporting our local school children through these cold winter months. Company and a junior at ing a ballerina’s skills. During The role of Arabian Princess ented dancer and an outstand- ceed no matter their passion.” The Hill School, Middleburg Wakefield School in The Plains, the school year, Lauren practices has been a longtime favorite of ing student,” explains Gray Finally, Lauren’s hope: LVA, has been dancing all of her nearly 25 hours/week; that in- Supporting is easy! Simply drop off any new or gently used jacket/coat to The Plains Market/ Lauren’s and she is delighted to Carr Bridgers, Lauren’s faculty life. Well, practically all of her cludes private lessons, practicing “One day, I hope to perform be dancing it this year. “It has advisor and the Director of Ad- as White Swan in the ballet Swan Elementary, middle or high school students in Gas Station at 6470 Main Street in The Plains. All collected items will be delivered to Fauquier life. Since the age of 2, Lauren techniques, and rehearsals. She is been a great experience working missions and Indexed Tuition at area schools. School Principals and Counselors will distribute the items to those who are most has been dancing jazz, contem- currently rehearsing for Loudoun Lake with a professional ballet western Loudoun and northern Fauquier counties with Josh,” Lauren said, “Open- Wakefield School. company.” in need. If you have any questions, comments or concerns please feel free to contact us. porary, broadway, and her favor- Ballet Performing Arts Com- ing night is going to be very ex- are eligible to compete. ite-ballet. pany’s winter performance, The When asked how she balances Lauren is a bright, charismatic citing!” ballet with academics, she said A Little Heart “I love the endless imperfec- Nutcracker Ballet. Lauren will student with an amazing talent dance the roles of Lead Flower, As for what’s next-Lauren will “Wakefield is very accommodat- and we are looking forward to visit www.piedmontmusic.org or call 540-592-3040 for info P.O. Box 127 The Plains, VA 20198 tions and challenges that comes have a small “break” before she ing and allows me to adjust my Sponsored by the Lions Club of Middleburg and [email protected] with ballet,” Lauren explains. Snow, and the Arabian Princess. her future endeavors. And for the role of the Arabian and the other company ballerinas schedule so that I can practice. the Community Music School of the Piedmont. 501(c)(3) Fed. Tax ID: 81-4803616 ! COAT DRIVE ! ~ Be Local ~ mbecc.com mbecc.com ~ Be Local ~ Page 36 Middleburg Eccentric • December 13, 2018 ~ January 24, 2019 Middleburg Eccentric • December 13, 2018 ~ January 24, 2019 Page 37 Pastimes Who Should Wear Athletic Mouthguards? Phony Baloney Sincerely me it. I twirled with excitement and pressed “Buy It Now”. The ad- dress from where it originated was listed as California, but when it didn’t come right away I checked the tracking and it was being shipped from Beijing. Red flag number 1, but I still was op- timistic that there was a Chinese lady selling her size UK14 Bar- ordering them on Prime and low bour. When it finally arrived, it and behold, they made my eye- was inauthentic looking Barbour lashes fall out. Yup. After doing packaging and tags and even had a few consumer tests I discovered needed they can be sufficient for the Limited Addition Pin on the that they were fake products and low-risk activities. collar. The fabric and fit were they had an adverse effect on me. not authentic and I realized I had I filed a complaint and returned Custom made guards offer been taken. Sigh. maximum protection from trau- them, but it will take a while for ma and concussion and maxi- I am an Amazon Prime cus- my eyelashes to grow back along mum comfort without adversely tomer and you can ask my UPS with my pride. driver how frequently I order. I affecting, breathing, speech or Brandy Greenwell replica, but these days, even I get I recently got bamboozled Fake products have evolved performance. They are made by stumped. on an eBay order. I know it is pride myself on finding great from luxury brands all the way a dentist from a mold of the teeth generally buyer beware on eBay, deals and have made a sport out down to mascara. At this time of e live in a world I have seen many Hermes of saving on Prime, until recently. year when everyone is shopping and are very accurate, made from belts with serial numbers, super but I do consider myself a highly an appropriate thickness of ma- where people have educated consumer. I had been I have been using the same three for the holidays, do your due dili- fake hair, fake authentic looking orange boxes beauty products for ages and gence and research a product’s terial and trimmed for comfort. with certificates of authentic- looking for a Limited Addition The materials used are very dura- boobs, fake lashes, Barbour coat that was only made know the effects by heart. Well, authenticity. Don’t be like me. ble and usually last a full season. fake tans, fake nails, you name ity and perfect, I mean perfect, I thought I would save a buck by Keep your eyelashes. Wit and likely there is a fake for replication. The only give away for one season. I finally found They can be customized in differ- ent colors and logos and can be it, including fake products of all would be the quality of the leath- kinds. er, but unless you are loaning made to fit over braces. They are out your Hermes, no one would suitable for all activities. There used to be a time in know. In many professional, col- the not so distant past, like the legiate, high schools and youth 1980s, where you could spot fake The linings and stitching of luxury brands from a mile away. luxury purses used to be where ENJOY YOUR remodeling league sports, mouthguards are you’d find a flaw, but now even required. These sports include Rolex was labeled Rolox and SM the weight, or lack thereof, was the copycats have mastered the Dr. Robert A. Gallegos are three main types of mouth- injury requiring stitches that has “Boil and bite” mouthguards more obvious contact sports like boxing, martial arts, football, the dead giveaway. Prada was whole package. Again usually guards that range from least left a scar but luckily, he did not are also purchased in a store, Prado. The LV pattern on Louis you can tell a phony by the qual- protective to most protective, lose any teeth or have a concus- however, they are customized at rugby, ice hockey, and lacrosse. ity of the leather but you gener- EXPERIENCE thletes in all contact Athletes of all ages who partici- Vuitton was upside down. And sports from football to they are: prefabricated, “boil and sion. home using heat and then molded the Gucci “G”’s were flipped. I ally wouldn’t know it unless you bite”, and custom made. to the teeth and trimmed. They pate in sports that are not neces- basketball should wear Prefabricated mouthguards sarily considered contacts like used to consider myself a con- had been in the presence of the a mouthguard. It’s Stephen Curry of the Golden are purchased in a store and are offer a better level of protection noisseur on fake luxury products real deal. The eye can convince and fit than prefabricated guards. basketball, baseball, gymnastics, also advisable to wear a mouth- State Warriors basketball team generally the least expensive op- skating, horseback riding, soccer, and how to identify them as well you it is a real Chanel bag, but Aguard when participating in any is one of the best players in the tion. The cons, however, are they However, they can be uncom- as how to pick out the 1:1 exact the hand will tell you the truth. fortable and can interfere with skiing, biking, and motocross can physical activity where there is National Basketball Association. come in a standard size, cannot also experience significant inju- a risk of jarring movement or He has gained some notoriety for be custom fitted, require the ath- speech and breathing, which can adversely affect performance. If ries that can be lessened with a injury to the face or jaw, like in chewing on his mouthguard dur- lete to bite to hold in place, and proper mouthguard. skateboarding, skiing, or riding ing games making him the poster can be uncomfortable. They may over trimmed for comfort they Gratitude and health athlete of professional sports for also interfere with breathing and become ineffective. In addition, In youth sports, mouthguards Fitness Expert a scooter. Mouthguards serve to should be changed out after each protect teeth, tongue, lips, gums, wearing a properly fitted mouth- speech. Bottom line: this option they may need to be replaced guard. He started wearing the offers a low level of protection during a season if they get dis- season to allow for proper growth jaw bones and reduce concus- of the jaws and eruption of the sions rates and severity. There mouthguard after being hit in the and can interfere with perfor- torted, cracked or bit through but mouth in college. He suffered an mance. if made properly and replaced as teeth. They need to be kept away from pets and heat and should be washed in cold water with mild soap or toothpaste and stored in a When Dental Excellence Matters case after each use. All athletes would not be better protected by wearing a Kay Colgan, day of being grateful has this posi- mouthguard, especially one that Certified Fitness tive effect on bodies. Life hits all Investing in your smile is an investment in your life. If you’re unhappy is properly fitted. The benefits of Professional of us hard sometimes. It is hard with your smiles appearance, then we would like to help. Nothing protection against tooth, tongue, to pick ourselves up when we’ve been knocked to our knees. But boosts your confidence like a terrific smile. gum, lip, jaw and concussion hat does gratitude injuries far outweigh the minor have to do with health the studies show overwhelmingly, inconvenience of wearing the and fitness? After time and time again people who Thank you for inviting us into your appliance. It can be fun to get all, being grateful is are grateful even in the midst of “It’s a major investment but this is something you hardship are more resilient. They creative by making mouthguards hard to do when living in this mod- homes for the past 30 years! with team logos and/or colors. Wern world. Stress encapsulates are better able to bounce back and don’t bargain shop for. It’s the finest dental practice Ask your dentist about athletic lives that are always in motion on a continue to be optimistic. So the I’ve ever been to. First rate in every way.” mouthguards. Most dentists can never-ending hamster wheel. This age-old wisdom of counting our make them in their office or send time of year is so sad why be grate- blessings holds true today. What if we could promise you a remarkable remodeling experience? - Greg Middleburg Smiles patient to a lab to be fabricated. ful, life has been hard. Yes, fitness It’s not hard to be grate- One where you could count on your remodeler to go above and beyond, is a priority, but being grateful not ful. There is always something to Stay healthy by being active deliver your project on time and on budget, and stand behind their work while at the same time being safe. really. Why being grateful mat- be grateful for. Start a gratitude ters? Just 15 to 20 seconds a day challenge in the new year by writ- for years to come. Believe it or not, it is possible. Start designing your project Take our free smile assessment to discover Dr. Robert A. Gallegos is a could enhance lives. ing in a gratitude journal or social Fellow in the Academy of Gen- with BOWA for quality, value and an experience you can enjoy. the possibilities at middleburgsmiles.com Many scientific studies have media every day something you are eral Dentistry, visiting faculty at been done on the benefits to health grateful for. That’s 365 awesome Spear Education, an alumnus of and well being just by being grate- days of being grateful. I am grate- Pankey Institute, a member the ful. The results are in and yes ful that each of you allows me the American Academy of Cosmetic “Virginia there is a Santa Claus.” opportunity to share my thoughts Dentistry, the American Academy Being grateful elicits a sense of on health and fitness. Wishing middleburg smiles When Dental of Dental Sleep Medicine and the Excellence Matters calmness. People who are grate- all of you good health and Happy robert a. gallegos dds American Dental Association. ful tend to be happier and health- Holidays. For more information Dr. Gallegos practices dentistry ier. Good news, being grateful about fitness, please contact Kay in Middleburg, VA. www.Middle- can increase energy levels, en- Colgan, Middleburg Pilates, and burgSmiles.com. 204 E. Federal Street, Middleburg, VA 20117 540.687.6363 hance the immune system, reduce Personal Training, 14 S. Madison www.bowa.com 540-687-6771 stress levels and promote heart Street, Middleburg, Va. or call 540- health. Wow, just 15-20 seconds a 687-6995. ~ Be Local ~ mbecc.com mbecc.comDESIGN & CONSTRUCTION • ADDITIONS & RENOVATION~ SBe Local ~ EQUESTRIAN FACILITIES • PURCHASE CONSULTATIONS Page 38 Middleburg Eccentric • December 13, 2018 ~ January 24, 2019 Middleburg Eccentric • December 13, 2018 ~ January 24, 2019 Page 39 Pastimes The Artist’s Perspective Have Spaces for Your Kids to Play this Winter? Ask a Remodeler

time, set up a corner with comfy pillows and blankets for reading a great book this holiday…extra points if it’s near a cozy fireplace. As long as there are designated areas to let loose, you’ll have where your kids’ imaginations happy kids and a joyful home. can run free. Time to Renovate or Re-Think I hope are surrounded by fam- your Space? ily and friends this holiday sea- If you could use more space son creating memories that will for entertaining your children or last a lifetime. Enjoy! guests, you might be interested Tim Burch is a Vice President in some projects we completed and Owner of BOWA, an award- for clients who had indoor fun on winning design and construction the mind. Our clients have want- firm specializing in renovations ed indoor sports courts, dance ranging from master suites and rooms, movie theaters, game kitchens to whole-house remod- rooms, craft areas, and even in- els. A Northern Virginia native door pools. Having dedicated and third-generation builder, Tim spaces for kids and teenagers to enjoys calling on his 30 years of burn off extra energy and spend design-build experience to solve time with friends is a luxury, clients’ home-related challenges. and could be key to making your He is the Construction Advisor home the place where everyone for The Mosby Heritage Area As- wants to gather. While these proj- sociation and sits on the Board ects couldn’t be ready in time for of Building Appeals for Fauquier this holiday season, it’s never too County. Prior to joining BOWA, early to start designing for next Tim was the Lead Project Man- Tim Burch design tips to make your space allow creative juices to flow in year. ager of Construction for the adult and child-approved for in- a crafting area, but not overflow Don’t think you have the space Emmy Award-winning construc- he holiday season is offi- door fun. into your entertaining spaces. to create a kid-specific area? Let tion reality television show, Ex- Easy Weekend Updates Or really let the chaos run free cially upon us! With that by letting your kids color on the us help. We’ve developed plans treme Makeover Home Edition comes busy kitchens, en- Control the chaos. Keep the walls in that unused space under that repurpose existing space, on ABC Television. For more in- tertaining, and of course, clutter contained by designating the stairs. Close the door to that finish bonus spaces like attics or formation on Tim and the BOWA kids home from school. Is your specific kid zones. Add a table area when guests come by, then rooms over the garage, as well as team, visit bowa.com or call 540- Thouse ready for the additional and chairs in your mudroom, new additions. With so many op- 687-6771. repaint once the kids are back indoor playtime? Here are some playroom, basement or garage to tions, there’s certainly a solution in school! To encourage quieter for creating a kid-centric space Starting Over Tom Neel altering kind that can get a hold choice or no choice, but hope- tampers with our security, but it of your brain and twist it into fully we still have options we can also often takes the old dog and Around The Town ’m not sure how you accept knots because we as humans are exercise with either and those op- teaches it new tricks! This type out them. We need to embrace me, and boy, do I love him! And I change, but I think we all pretty good with settling in. Get- tions can at least allow us to feel of change often forces a grand change as a positive thing.” trust him now. Starting over was have to encounter it from ting comfortable is at least a little some level of ownership. life interruption, and it may also To be honest, I don’t like a good thing. Don’t be afraid to time to time. Sometimes of what we do and who we are. Sometimes that change which bring a new and improved you! change. Not many dogs do. We start over. It will be OK! it’s a small change or series of Of course, past big and small feels out of our control is our life My wife Linda and I have been are animals of habit and condi- Remember, when you are Ichanges, and other times change though, there’s also that which telling us we are too comfortable, not only thinking about this type tion. I can’t even stand it when loved, truly loved, they always can be life-altering. It’s the life- is within your control and that as in being in a rut, as in - is this of change; we have been purg- Tom leaves the house for more come home. Wishing all dogs which is not. In other words, all there is? This type of change ing in preparation. It’s that time than 30 minutes! I know I am and their humans a Happy New in life to ask ourselves, (with no spoiled because I am not left Year! kids); Who will want this when alone very often. When I am, I I’m gone? How does this or that feel lonely. contribute to our well being and requires letting go, but hopefully Before Tom, there were dogs future? What part of this is im- being in balance before doing and humans that were “toxic” in portant to our identity, or even so. So as to not simply wobble my life. Another word I learned the validation of our identities? about, but to have a reasonably from Tom. The humans I lived AND - What part of this is a boat firm footing as we make the jump with would just leave me alone anchor, mooring us in a safe har- for days. They never came home! bor and not allowing us to engage or change. Hazel Sweitzer Also, if the change is within But when you don’t know any in self-exploration? better, you just accept what you Artistically I have accom- your control, timing is every- i everyone. It’s Ha- thing. Timing is all about hav- zel, your favorite are given. It was awful. plished quite a bit more than I It took a long time to trust originally set out to do, but along ing a good rhythm and feeling Middleburg canine! the right time to move from As I watch my human, Tom. I have lived with him for the way, I learned that ideas hit over seven years now and I still so fast that I will never be able to getting prepared to change and Tom, go through changes in his implementing the change itself. Hlife, I notice how common it is have moments of insecurity. Tom truthfully accomplish everything An important point is to not let for humans to have to start over: explained, “that’s because you or bring every idea to reality. I’ve experienced so much trauma be- also learned that true artistic vi- getting ready, put you into a per- your jobs, friendships or personal petual getting ready mode, while life. fore you moved to Middleburg sion is all about change. It’s all and came to live with me. When I about growth and not only reach- never actually changing! Through the years, I have had The great thing is, there are leave, you are reminded of those ing a little further but even reach- to start over a few times. I have horrible days and when I come ing in a new direction. Doing seasons of change, and winter lost a few dog friends. Some and the coming new year make home, you feel the joy of being this, of course, always requires moved away, some have gone with your human again.” He’s change. Maybe it’s just some for one of the best times. It’s a to Doggie heaven, and some just time when family and friend sup- right! Each time he comes back change, but it may just be a mon- don’t want to play with me any- into the house, I am happy again. umental change as well. port is high, one year is ending more. It makes me sad. Tom al- and another is coming, out with ways says to me, and his therapy It was scary, this change in We all need to soul search. life. But every day got better. Sometimes we need to creatively the old - in with the new! Here clients, “it’s because our lives goes!!!! are like chapters in a book, and Much better! Tom made me re- search, and sometimes we just alize I deserved a better life, as need to physically search. This Live An Artful Life, Tom when people or dogs leave us, we need to start a new chapter with- all dogs do. A good meal, a warm bed, and lots of hugs. He loves ~ Be Local ~ mbecc.com mbecc.com ~ Be Local ~ Page 40 Middleburg Eccentric • December 13, 2018 ~ January 24, 2019 Middleburg Eccentric • December 13, 2018 ~ January 24, 2019 Page 41 Pastimes Plant Speak The Plant Lady

Karen Rexrode (like they have a brain). reason for dialog. I also asked facts about how a plant commu- twenty seconds for it to close on Recently I surveyed some if it differed by the plant, as in; nicates with its surroundings, I its prey. This dual action also ost, if not all, gar- friends with a question: do you do you speak differently to your believe that there may be more keeps it from closing when it’s deners speak to their talk to your plants? Given that outdoor hydrangea versus your unknown than known. But I can hit by raindrops, or a blowing plants. Scientists say all of my friends are gardeners, indoor fancy orchid? No was cite some studies that highlight leaf, or random environmental the only benefit they it was a resounding yes. Short the answer although there was a recent findings. It’s been proven cues. Some may consider this receive from our spoken words sentences, mostly timed with lot of gendering, male or female that a caterpillar eating a leaf will thinking. I’m sure it’s an adap- Mis carbon dioxide. Of course, we boisterous growth or flowering, designations, some believing that trigger surrounding plants to in- tation developed over millions feel differently, our nurturing or the sad consoling when we’ve all of their plants are male (or the crease certain chemicals in their of years. If their jaws were con- self believes our plants hear us, forgotten to water and the plant alternative). leaves so they are less palatable. stantly opening and closing, there respond to us, maybe even think is wilted, these were the main When it comes to scientific Is it hearing, vibrations, or smell? would have to be a weakening. In 2013 a project showed that With evolutionary adaptation, plants have memory, at least the those that opened less frequently sensitive plant or Mimosa pu- would be stronger, better suited dica. This plant was the perfect to thrive and displace the Venus Pop subject for the test; when touched flytrap, version 101. the leaves quickly fold up. They Maybe the most exciting re- are small leaves, arranged on a search shows that tree roots are stem and it’s an intriguing thing connected by a network of my- to watch them turn upward from corrhizal fungi. Both are reward- Up stem tip to trunk in a matter of ed in the relationship, trees give milliseconds. The experiment the fungi sugar, the tree is then took over 50 plants, dropped rewarded with minerals and nu- every five seconds, all rigged trients transferred by the fungus. Shop with mechanical devices for the An underground communication drop to negate differences from system is now set up, like a net- potential human imperfections. work of phone lines, even linking In some cases, Mimosa pudica different species. When a tree is stopped closing after the fifth or in trouble, it will alert others in sixth drop. Eventually, they all its network. There is even proof COMING TO MIDDLEBURG NOV. 1 - DEC. 24 stopped reacting. A week later that an ailing tree may release its the same experiment was re- reserves to other trees as it dies, 6 SOUTH MADISON ST. peated and the plants ignored the even helping another species that OPEN THURSDAY - MONDAY stimuli. So it also went a month may survive better in a changing Decorator items 11 AM - 4 PM later. The sensitive plant remem- environment. This sure seems One of a Kinds bered! like thinking. Furniture For more info or to donate call The Venus flytrap requires a So if you’re talking to your Artwork certain, very precise set of move- plants, doling sweet nothings in 540-364-3272 Christmas Decorations ments before it snaps its jaws their ears (ears!), don’t stop. One or All proceeds benefit shut. Two small filaments must day it may be proven that they www.middleburghumane.org be touched together in less than are listening after all. Middleburg Humane Foundation

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I speak receive a separate real estate The new projected budget rev- rate model to look at the next sus. The town then advertises season “officially” here in Thousands joined us for til (gasp) next year we would Middleburg. be a stranger ! here, I hope simply, as a citi- tax bill from Middleburg. enues must match projected FY. If he has not already, he the proposed budget for a pub- Middleburg on the last day of horses and hounds, Santa all like to thank, you, our Nothing like it, thanks to Merry Christmas, Happy zen. I examined infrastructure The Middleburg budget- expenses. will also get final cost input lic hearing in a future council November, at 5:00 PM with and floats, and a great day readers for your kind, loyal you, ANYWHERE else on Hanukkah, and a Joyous New in previous columns, and am ing process begins with town The TA has the utility pro- from IES, the firm that oper- meeting. our traditional tree lighting of food, fun, and shopping and vocal support for (good earth. Year! now moving on. staff. The Town Administrator jections from the utility com- ates and maintains our water The process typically takes ceremonies. grief, Charlie Brown) FIF- and sewer systems. on in what is (we admit our Best wishes and thanks to It is now winter. Council (TA) typically solicits input mittee. (I continue to attend weeks from when the first On Saturday, December 1, prejudices here) one of the TEEN Christmases! from all of the staff. This year, these monthly meetings.) Council considers the first draft budgets from the TA and Martha Mason Semmes for Your Eccentric slows down in November and neither rain, nor snow, nor most glorious places ANY- Kudos also to our Town her long, faithfu, and higly December, in terms of meet- Danny Davis will start the fis- Council typically also has draft budgets in its regular to an advertisement. Council gloom of all too early night- WHERE to celebrate the Staff, Town Council, and all professionall service to the Friends and neighbors ings, but budgeting also be- cal year 2020 budget process, varying degrees of input as and/or work session meetings faces a new urgency to adopt fall, managed to spoil the holidays. our local business people gins during this period. Under with Martha Semmes support- well, by the Mayor and vice beginning after the New Year. budgets and rates this year so state law, the fiscal year (FY) ing him for a few weeks until mayor at least. Apparently, State law requires Middleburg that Loudoun County can in- 2020 begins July 1, 2018, and she retires. this year council plans a stra- to adopt its budgets no later corporate its real estate tax ends on June 30, 2020. Once Danny gets input tegic finance committee meet- than June 30, but typically, into the unified billing. council does so much earlier. Let Us Now Praise Famous Men . . . Unlike previous years, from staff, including police, ing for this purpose, as I see That is my opinion of at Middleburg is coordinat- utilities, planning & zoning, a December 11 meeting on If council decides to raise least the highlights of the bud- ing the timing of setting tax economic development and the town calendar. The bud- tax or utility rates, it must get process. Do you find this so on, he also needs revenue get process is an extensive hold public hearings before informative? Do you have Dan Morrow words, prevailed. and became a Navy fighter pi- life, but taught us never to be of his office with dignity and rates with Loudoun County. lot as World War II broke out. defined by failure. He showed honor. Loudoun County will include projections from the treasurer. one and can take weeks, and it may do so. Alternatively, questions about this or ideas Like many of his generation, us how setbacks can strength- Middleburg’s real estate tax Current tax rates and factors, the TA produces the first draft council may adopt an “equal- you want me to address in a “Never be afraid to raise Those who joined together In his Inaugural Address, such as current real estate budget for council. ized tax” rate; the tax rate is future column? I would love to your voice for honesty and he never talked about his ser- en. the 41st President of the Unit- in the County billing. Thus, to honor him and millions did, vice until his time as a public unified billing begins for the evaluations factor into and The first draft budget is lower but does not increase hear your comments, sugges- truth and compassion against did so in a spirit that most, if He loved to laugh, especial- ed States said this: “We can- project the current baselines. the tax burden for the current tions, and questions, so please injustice and lying and greed. figure forced his hand. ly at himself. He could tease not hope only to leave our County and the towns that ad- typically for the general fund, not all, his compatriots would opted unified billing. Starting The TA then looks at budget but may also encompass the property valuation. Council send them to the Eccentric! If people all over the world... have surely understood: “The He was a tolerant man . . and needle, but never out of children a bigger car, a bigger would do this, it would change faults of our brothers we write . Dad could relate to people malice. bank account. We must hope the earth.” upon the sands; their virtues from all walks of life. He was Finally, every day of his 73 to give them a sense of what - William Faulkner upon the tablets of love and an empathetic man. He valued years of marriage, Dad taught it means to be a loyal friend, Climate Change Revisited December is a month of memory.” character over pedigree. And us all that it means to be a a loving parent, a citizen who he was no cynic. He looked leaves his home, his neighbor- WaterWorld celebration and mourning: a What virtues? Those so great husband. He married his Richard A. Engberg birth sacred to millions; the for the good in each person – sweetheart. He adored her. He hood, and town better than he peratures rise, Ice sheets in the into force in November 2016 support for the Paris Agree- must be curtailed because they eloquently expressed in eulo- and usually found it. found it. What do we want the Antarctic and Greenland are after enough countries ratified ment will be adequate for the believe we are within about horrors of Pearl Harbor; the gies by men who knew all too laughed and cried with her. He Festival of Lights; the slaugh- Dad taught us that public was dedicated to her totally. men and women who work Climate change is real. It melting and sea level is ris- it to account for more than 55 federal government to change 12 years of a disastrous envi- well his sometimes grievous with us to say when we are no ing more rapidly than it would percent of global carbon emis- its tune is unknown. ronmental breakdown. This is ter of Battle of the Bulge; the faults, and loved him, includ- service is noble and necessary; He showed me what it is happening right now and is birth of Beethoven; the death that one can serve with integ- longer there? That we were happening quickly in terms of without the carbon emissions. sions. To date (December So why is a water guy con- concerning. I hope they are ing his son. means to be a President who more driven to succeed than An average world temperature 2018), 184 nations have rati- not correct but I’m afraid they of Mozart. rity and hold true to the im- serves with integrity, leads geologic time. cerned? With increasing, This is what George W said portant values, like faith and anyone around us? Or that we increase of three to five degree fied it. global temperatures have come are. If action is not taken, I This December we mourned of his father. This is what he with courage, and acts with stopped to ask if a sick child Climate change is not a Celsius as some predict for the guess all we can do is wait and the life and service of George family. He strongly believed love in his heart for the citi- new phenomenon. It has hap- The most significant na- an increase in significant dam- said: that it was important to give had gotten better, and stayed a end of the 21st century will re- tion not to ratify, however, is aging climatic events nearly see. H. W. Bush, 41st President of zens of our country. When moment there to trade a word pened over the eons of earth’s sult in a serious crisis for the these United States. As he aged, he taught us back to the community and the history books are written, existence. For example, over whom? You guessed it, the all of which include a ma- This will be my last regular how to grow old with dignity, country in which one lived. He of friendship?” world human population be- United States. If our national jor water component. Hurri- Water World column for the He was the last of our Presi- they will say that George H.W. the last one million years as cause a significant percentage humor, and kindness – and, recognized that serving others Bush was a great President of George W. Bush’s last the climate cooled, glaciers leadership doesn’t accept the canes, earthquakes, tornadoes, Eccentric after almost eight dents belonging to what Tom when the Good Lord finally enriched the giver’s soul words to his father were, “I of the earth’s population lives premise that climate change excessive rainfall, droughts, years of writing. I’ve been re- Brokaw termed “The Greatest the United States – a diplomat advanced over much of what in coastal areas. called, how to meet Him with In victory, he shared credit. of unmatched skill, a Com- love you.” His father’s last is now Canada and into the is accelerating faster because wildfires all are water-related tired for more than three years Generation,” a cohort of men courage and with joy in the words, in return, “I love you So what is being done, if of man’s activities (carbon re- – either too much or too little and it is becoming increas- and women who not only sur- When he lost, he shouldered mander in Chief of formidable United States. Each glacial promise of what lies ahead. the blame. He accepted that accomplishment, and a gentle- too.” advance halted when the cli- anything? An agreement ham- leases), why would they sign water. Couple that with the ingly difficult for me to come vived a global war, plague, and mered out in Paris, France, in on to an agreement that would fact that more than one billion up with subject matter that I depression but, in Faulkner’s He was a patriot. After high failure is part of living a full man who executed the duties mate began to warm and the school, he put college on hold glaciers began to retreat. We 2015 by representatives from likely involve a significant fi- people on our planet at pres- think will be of interest to my are now in an interglacial pe- nearly all the nations in the nancial commitment for this ent do not have access to clean readers. I may still do an oc- riod. world is an effort to combat country? I can’t answer that drinking water and the con- casional column if interesting climate change and adapt to question. cern increases. and controversial water-re- But what is different now? The Never-Ending Story… its effects on a global basis. What I do know is that What is the answer? I wish lated events occur. I wish to Nearly all world climate scien- Its primary agenda is to try to thank Daniel Morrow and Dee RED tists are in accord that carbon many states, cities, communi- I knew. I do know that this keep the global temperature ties, NGO’s and other groups year the Intergovernmental Dee Hubbard for giving me emissions from human activ- rise this century to less than the opportunity to write this Brian Vella tice Department, accusing Mr. critical of Mr. Mueller’s lead ing electronic surveillance Russian dossier. What has Mr. ity are responsible for a more in the United States, some Panel on Climate Change, a two degrees Celsius. 3,000 strong, believe that the group of eminent climate sci- column, and also a heartfelt Mueller’s team of threatening prosecutor, Andrew Weiss- and spying by the intelligence Mueller done with this infor- rapid escalation of climate thanks to you, my readers. Last week my left-wing to indict Dr. Corsi, and effec- mann, a “pit bull” whose track community within the Trump mation over the past year? It change that would be happen- The Paris Agreement was problem is serious enough that entists from around the world colleagues were excited, once tively put him in jail for the record includes a prosecution organization, the evidence is obvious that if the goal of ing naturally. As global tem- opened for ratification on they support the Paris Agree- released a report in which they again, by the prospect that Mr. rest of his life unless Dr. Corsi that destroyed the accounting would surely be profound. Mr. Mueller’s investigation is Earth Day 2016. It entered ment. Whether this grassroots state that the use of fossil fuels Mueller would deliver dam- “would provide the false testi- firm of Arthur Andersen LLP, There should be no need for to determine whether foreign aging evidence against the mony that [the Mueller team] and some 85,000 jobs world- the Mueller team to pursue bit operatives colluded with any- President, this time via the demanded, even after being wide — a “victory” that was players such as Jerome Corsi one in the U.S. to influence arm-twisting of Mr. Trump’s informed that the testimony later reversed by a rare unani- to make their case. the 2016 presidential election, Letter From the Plains former lawyer, Michael Co- desired would be false.” mous decision by the U.S. Su- Finally, since we now know following the money trail from Anthony Wells at King’s College in London, key prophets, and why, in par- What I do know is that after the other great religions and hen. As it turns out, Mr. Co- Following Mr. Corsi’s com- preme Court. Mr. Weissmann that raiding the office of a po- the Clinton campaign through I began to rethink not just my ticular, to very specific geo- 2000 plus years the original faiths, must have been ex- hen is a New York lawyer with plaint, Mr. Mueller’s defend- was later involved in strong- litical candidate’s attorney in its attorney would surely be upbringing but the intellectual graphic locations. texts, as we best know them tremely powerful before writ- a big mouth (surprise) but ap- ers in the media immediately arm tactics in the prosecution search of evidence of collu- obvious to Mr. Mueller’s team As a young person, I grew up opposite a Church of Eng- and cultural underpinnings Then, in recent times theo- through excellent research, ing became the skill of clerics parently short on information went into damage control of four Merrill Lynch execu- sion with a foreign power is an of “pit bull” prosecutors. If of Christianity and the other show that the New Testament and before the German gold- of collusion between Presi- mode, trotting out the usual tives who were convicted and acceptable tactic, as Mr. Muel- safeguarding our electoral land vicarage, where the vicar retical physicists and cosmol- was a family friend. I went to great faiths. I became famil- ogists, like Stephen Hawk- may be condensed to some in- smith Johannes Gutenberg in- dent Trump and the Russians. suspects to declare Mr. Corsi’s held in jail without bail pend- ler did with Mr. Cohen, I sug- system against those who iar, via very good translations, trinsic words of wisdom, be- vented the printing press circa Oh well, hope springs eternal complaint “outrageous”. But ing appeal before the 5th Cir- gest Mr. Mueller obtain a war- would collude with foreign the local parish church as well ing, in his “A Brief History of as a school where we held with the Koran, the Torah, the Time” took us from the origi- longing, along with the Old 1439, so long after the proph- and next in Mr. Mueller sights before rushing to judgment, cuit Court of Appeals stepped rant for Marc Elias, general powers to influence our elec- Pali Canon, the Mahayana Testament, to an ancient cul- ets walked our planet. seems to be Jerome Corsi, an anyone interested in Depart- in and reversed. Based on counsel for Hillary Clinton’s tions was truly the objective morning and evening prayers. nal Big Bang to Black Holes. So, like many Eccentric read- Sutras, and the Tibetan Book Before he passed away Hawk- tural tradition, which, like the Then I became influenced author, and commentator who ment of Justice practices these examples and many oth- 2016 presidential campaign. of the Mueller investigation, of the Dead. other great texts referenced allegedly has ties to Roger should read Licensed to Lie, a ers, it is clear that hardball After Mr. Elias denied that Mr. Elias and others within ers, I was greatly influenced ing was still searching through by the history of the Refor- by my environment and the Then my advanced techni- that brilliant mind of his for above, have survived the mil- mation and the Renaissance, Stone, a Trump advisor. To book published in 2014, long tactics that skirt the limits of the Clinton campaign funded the Clinton campaign and the lennia. extract what he wants from Mr. before its author, Sidney Pow- the law are not unknown with- the infamous “Russian dos- DNC would already be under culture and traditions of where cal education took me into “The mind of God”, to explain and the development of hu- Corsi, Mr. Mueller has threat- ell, could be accused of being in the Department of Justice sier” that was the launch-point indictment. The lack of in- I was born. modern physics, where the how it all happened, and why. So where does this all leave manism, and later on modern ened to indict the 72-year-old a dupe for the administration. and in particular to Mr. Weiss- for the “collusion” allega- terest by the Mueller team in Later, at the Queen’s ex- writings of Galileo, Coperni- So the small boy who we humble Eccentric readers existentialism. The power of witness because Mr. Corsi did Ms. Powell served under 9 mann, so the allegation that tions against President Trump, the real evidence of collusion, pense, I traveled the world in cus, Isaac Newton, Maxwell, brought up opposite an Eng- like me? the human mind and, in my not correctly recall how he United States Attorneys from the Mueller team has solicited both the New York Times and while they instead attempt to the “Grey Funnel Line”, the Einstein, and several others lish country vicarage was left I very much still love the view, spirit, overcame centu- handled his emails in 2016 (I both political parties as an As- false testimony and threatened the Washington Post reported build a case against the Presi- Royal Navy. By the time I was opened my mind, and heart, challenging his own inheri- Sermon on the Mount, what- ries of ingrained prejudice and will forego the obvious com- sistant United States Attorney, Mr. Corsi may be in keeping over a year ago that the Clin- dent confirms that the investi- 18, I appreciated vastly differ- By the time I was thirty I tance. What if I had been born ever the reliability and authen- indeed the violence of such parison of the dissimilar treat- and her book is an eye-open- with those tactics. The larg- ton campaign and the Demo- gation from the start has been ent cultures, languages, and reflected that the solar system opposite a mosque, or a syn- ticity of its authorship, so long institutions as the “Holy” In- ment received by Mrs. Clinton ing dissertation on corruption er point is that if the Trump cratic National Committee a political operation and has religions. had been formed about 4.6 agogue, or a temple in a dif- after when Jesus may have ut- quisition and the destruction with respect to her email). campaign had colluded with nothing to do with safeguard- billion years ago, so I began ferent country? Like Stephen tered those magic words. of ancient cultures in central and abusive tactics she wit- had in fact funneled money By the time I had been fur- and South America. Today I Mr. Corsi however, has filed a nessed while at the DOJ. Ms. the Russians, after more than through Mr. Elias to pay for- ing our electoral system and ther educated to doctoral level to consider why God took so Hawking, I have no answers to The oral tradition, as with formal complaint with the Jus- Powell has been particularly 2 years of investigation by eign sources to develop the ferreting out “collusion” with long to send Jesus and other the great questions. see little difference between the DOJ and the FBI, includ- the Russians. Continued on page 46 ~ Be Local ~ mbecc.com mbecc.com ~ Be Local ~ Page 46 Middleburg Eccentric • December 13, 2018 ~ January 24, 2019 Middleburg Eccentric • December 13, 2018 ~ January 24, 2019 Page 47 Obituaries Stephen Bruce Smart Jr. - 1923 - 2018 tephen Bruce Smart, Edith (Merrill) Smart, moved served in the U.S. Army Medi- Jr., former CEO of to Upperville, VA, where he cal Department, returning to the Continental Group owned and managed a horse service during the Korean War and Undersecretary and cattle farm. There, his as a First Lieutenant in the Fidelio Mount Gordon Farm Langhorne Farm Salem Hill of Commerce for Interna- lifelong passion for competi- Army Corps of Engineers. The Plains, Virginia The Plains, Virginia Upperville, Virginia Marshall, Virginia Stional Trade, died on Thanks- tion, incubated on schoolboy He was born in New York giving Day at his home in hockey teams and honed on City on February 7, 1923, to $9,500,000 $8,900,000 $3,990,000 $3,690,000 Middleburg, VA. He was 95. racing sailboats, found an out- Beatrice (Cobb) Smart and let in thoroughbred steeple- Prime Fauquier County location minutes from Middleburg 128 acres and immaculate 3 level, 13,000+ sq ft stone & 266 acres in Piedmont Hunt • Panoramic views of the Prime Fauquier location, well protected • 6 bed- Mr. Smart, known as Bruce, Stephen Bruce Smart, former • Unbelievable finishes throughout • Antique floors and shingle main house • 5 BR • 8 FP • Exceptional finishes Blue Ridge, Bull Run and Cobbler mountains which surround rooms • 4 full and 2 half baths • 3 fireplaces • Great worked for Continental Group chasing. He inherited a love of president and chairman of mantels, vaulted ceilings • 6 BR, 5 full, 2 half BA • 6 FP, on every floor • Caterer's kitchen • Elevator • Spa • the whole property • Improvements include 4 farmhouses, views • Pool with large flagstone terrace • Large (formerly Continental Can antiques and history from his Fruit of the Loom, Inc. Soon gourmet kitchen • Improvements include office/studio, Separate guest cottage • Pool • Farm manager residence an iconic red dairy barn and many agricultural buildings county kitchen • 4-car detached garage with apart- Company) for more than 30 mother and strongly believed after, the family moved to stone cottage with office, spa, guest house, pool and • 3 additional tenant houses • 12 stall center-aisle stable • Ponds and traditional stone walls • This working ment/office • 9-stall barn • Covered arena • years, rising through various that an appreciation of the past Bedford, NY, where he grew lighted tennis court • Landscaped grounds with stream, • Pond • Extraordinary land w/incomparable views extending farm is protected by a Virginia Outdoors Foundation Outdoor ring • 4 stall shed row barn • 51 fenced sales and management posi- was necessary to forge a sus- up. waterfalls, boxwood and special plantings • 61 acres beyond the Blue Ridge Mts • Orange County Hunt conservation easement which allows 2 parcels acres tainable future. tions to become Chairman and Besides Edie, his wife of Paul MacMahon (703) 609-1905 Helen MacMahon (540) 454-1930 Paul MacMahon (703) 609-1905 Paul MacMahon (703) 609-1905 Chief Executive Officer. In In Virginia, he served as 69 years, he is survived by 1985 he was appointed Under- a member of Loudoun Coun- his sister, Katharine Place; his secretary of Commerce for In- ty’s Zoning Ordinance Work- four children, Edith Moore of ternational Trade by President ing Group and the county’s Scottsdale, AZ, William Smart Ronald Reagan, a position he Tax Equity Committee. He of Bainbridge Island, WA, held until 1988. was Chairman and Trustee Charlotte Rogan of Westport, A lifelong outdoorsman Emeritus of Middleburg Acad- CT, and Priscilla Schwarzen- and conservationist, he was emy (formerly Notre Dame bach of Marblehead, MA; Vice Chairman of the Nature Academy), Senior Warden of eleven grandchildren; and Conservancy and went on to Trinity Episcopal Church of thirteen great-grandchildren. Upperville, and a member of become a senior fellow and Funeral services will be board member of the World the Virginia Governor’s Com- Crest Hill Mayapple Farm Game Creek Waverly mission on Climate Change. held at Trinity Episcopal Resources Institute and a Church, 9108 John S. Mosby Hume, Virginia Middleburg, Virginia Middleburg, Virginia The Plains, Virginia member of the board of direc- He is the author of two mem- oirs and a trilogy about the Highway, Upperville, VA, on $3,600,000 $3,400,000 $2,985,000 $2,950,000 tors of the League of Conser- Saturday, December 8 at 10:00 vation Voters. He wrote exten- people and culture of his be- 203 acres in Fauquier w/nearly 1 mile of Rappahannock river A purist’s delight • Original portion of house built in 1790 in A remarkable property located within a private enclave Circa 1755, prime Fauquier County location, loved community. AM. A reception will follow sively on business, ethics and the service at Buchanan Hall, frontage • Elegant stone & clapboard house • 5 BR, 4 full & 3 1/2 Preston City, CT • House was dismantled and rebuilt at current just minutes from town • Stone and stucco manor between Middleburg and The Plains • Additions in the environment. His 1992 Bruce attended Milton 8459 John S. Mosby Highway, BA • 4 FP • Wood floors • Gourmet kitchen • Gunnite pool site • Detail of work is museum quality • Log wing moved to house with main level master suite • 7 additional BR • early 1800's & 1943 • Home recently restored • 62 book, Beyond Compliance: Academy. He is a graduate of Upperville, VA. w/stunning views overlooking Blue Ridge Mtns and private pond • site from Western Virginia circa 1830 • 4 BR, 4 full BA, 2 half 5 stone FP • Beautiful gardens, terraces, salt water pool, gently rolling acres in Orange County Hunt • 4 A New Industry View of the Harvard College and earned a Situated amongst protected properties • 5 stall Jim Fletcher barn BA, 9 FP & detached 2-car garage • Historic stone bank cabana, carriage house & stable with 2 paddocks • Lovely bedrooms, 4 1/2 baths, 6 fireplaces • Improvements Environment, pointed the way master’s degree in Civil En- In lieu of flowers, please w/pristinely maintained paddocks, pasture and gdns • 2 car garage barn and log shed moved from Leesburg, VA • Private, finishes throughout & sweeping lawn to private trails to include salt water pool, pool house, large party for companies to adapt to cli- gineering from MIT. When consider a donation to the w/in-law suite • Old Dominion Hunt territory • VOF Easement minutes from town • Frontage on Goose Creek • 37.65 acres Goose Creek • 31 acres • Private, elegant & convenient house/studio, 2 tenant houses, stone walls and pond mate change. his academic career was in- conservation organization of Alix Coolidge (703) 625-1724 Paul MacMahon (703) 609-1905 Helen MacMahon (540) 454-1930 Paul MacMahon (703) 609-1905 your choice. In 1987 Bruce and his wife, terrupted by World War II, he

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GONE AWAY FARM Zulla Road, The Plains ~ Set on a knoll with views of the Blue STONYHURST Ridge Mtns, this 83 acre farm is well designed, offering every Middleburg ~ Own a piece of local history. Meticulously amenity. The main house has 4 BR, 7 BA, 4 fireplaces, gourmet renovated c.1890 VA fieldstone manor house set on94 acres only THE GRANGE kitchen & gracious entertaining spaces inside and out. 3 BR, 1½ 1 mile from town. Features formal LR & DR, gourmet kitchen, Stunning 2012 addition and complete restoration created a classic BA tenant house; charming guest house; swimming pool; covered 3+Bedrooms, 3½ Baths, Office & 2 porches. Original hardwood and elegant Virginia manor house. Attention to detail throughout terrace; outdoor kitchen; 4 ponds; fruit trees and mature gardens. floors, 5 fireplaces & custom cabinetry throughout. Extensive including a custom designed kitchen open to the family room. Newer 4 stall barn with heated tack, feed and wash stall; 2 - 2 stall landscaping, rebuilt stonewalls and new driveway. Pool, 2 Property also includes pool, guest house, 4 stall barn on 18 acres shed row barns; 3 run in sheds. In Orange County Hunt territory. barns, workshop, old tenant house & 4-board fencing. 1 division located in the Orange County Hunt Territory. Convenient access $4,495,000 allowed. $4,425,000 to I- 66, Rt. 50 and Dulles International Airport. $2,675,000 Emily Ristau (540) 454-9083 Cricket Bedford (540) 229-3201 Cricket Bedford (540) 229-3201

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KENTHURST LANE The Plains ~ Custom Federal style residence with 6 Bedrooms, 7 Baths on 2+ acres. Features high ceilings, hardwood, marble COOPER RIDGE and antique ceramic tile floors, 7 fireplaces and exquisite details. Off Atoka Rd, Marshall ~ Completely renovated brick home Clive Christian Kitchen with LaCornue stove and light-filled FOX FORD FARM on 22+ acres in a private, park like setting. 4 BR and 4½ BA, Breakfast Room. Formal Living Room, Dining Room, Library, Jeffersonton ~ Unique 4 BR country house with pool and out- including a separate au pair or guest suite with fireplace. Hard- Great Room, Master Bedroom Suite with fireplace, luxury Bath, buildings. One and 1/2 mile of Rappahannock river frontage. wood floors, antique mantles, 10 foot ceilings, 5 fireplaces and Walk-in Closets. Guest Bedroom suite on 3rd level. Walkout Open, rolling fields. Investment, horse farm, brewery, B&B, custom woodwork. 2 level 13 x 49 porch. Full basement with lower level has Family Room, Media Room, Music Room, farming or winery potential. All around views, flowering work out room & sauna; play room; 2nd laundry and storage. Weight Room, Wine Cellar, 2nd Kitchen, Guest Bedroom Suite. gardens, privacy and peace. 15 minutes to Warrenton. 2 car garage. New 20 x 24 run in. shed. In Orange County Hunt Attached 3-car garage with Apartment. $1,999,000 $1,991,000 on 239+acres or $1,443,000 on 142 acres territory. $1,987,500 Cricket Bedford (540) 229-3201 Rein duPont 540-454-3355 Emily Ristau (540) 454-9083

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ASHBY GAP FEDERAL & MADISON Paris ~ Great location, Rte 50 on top of Paris Mountain. Over LIBERTY HALL Middleburg ~ Bring your company to Middleburg. Excellent 3,000+ Sq. Ft. of useable commercial work space on 2 floors. Plenty Paris ~ Circa 1770, Lovely Stone and Stucco Farm house sits commercial investment opportunity in downtown Middleburg. of parking, Zoned Commercial/Industrial. Large reception area & at the foot of the Blue Ridge Mountains, 20+ acres surrounded One commercial building which appears like two that are room for a conference table, a spacious side office is filled with by Protected Lands, Spectacular protected views of Paris valley, adjoined on the corner of Madison and Federal Streets. Offers windows, 2 BA and 2 storage rooms. The 2nd Floor can serve as Meticulous exterior renovations include Re-Pointed Stonework, 4 separate entrances. Mixed Use includes retail & office spaces. an apartment as office space with a company employee kitchen Metal Roof, 2 Large additions, Covered Porch, Basement, Buried Includes 7 parking spaces off Federal Street. Established business and sitting area. Negotiable Commercial Lease prepared by Electric, well and Septic, Fully Fenced, Mature Trees, Boxwoods, in one building. Seller desires to rent back. Priced well below Landlord. Use subject to Clarke County approval. No smokers. Ready for all your interior finishes. $1,300,000 appraised value. Zoned C-2. $799,000 Security deposit, credit report & references required. $2,200 Rebecca Poston (540) 771-7520 Cricket Bedford (540) 229-3201 Cricket Bedford (540) 229-3201 Please see our fine estates and exclusive country properties by visiting THOMAS-TALBOT.com THOMAS & TALBOT REAL ESTATE Susie Ashcom A Staunch Supporter of Land Easements Julien Lacaze Cricket Bedford LAND AND ESTATE AGENTS SINCE 1967 Anne V. Marstiller Catherine Bernache Brian McGowan Snowden Clarke Middleburg, Virginia 20118 (540) 687-6500 Jim McGowan John Coles Mary Ann McGowan Rein duPont Phillip S. Thomas, Sr. Rebecca Poston Cary Embury Celebrating his 56th year in Real Estate. Emily Ristau

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