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FIND US ON Instagram @middleburglife Twitter @middleburglife Facebook.com/middleburglife ON THE COVER President Rob Banner, and Director of Operations Theresa Condon of the Great Meadow Foundation.

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MIDDLEBURG ARTIST —

Anthony Barham Story and photos by Richard Hooper

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iddleburg artist Anthony Barham grew up in England surrounded by art and antiques. His father owned an antique shop on famed Portobello Road in London and another in Plymouth. Barham traveled with his father throughout England on buying trips, along the way developing his eye for art.

The Portobello Road shop, built in 1863, originally housed The Portobello Dairy. It was three stories tall — space that was needed as Barham’s father would often purchase rooms of paintings at a time.

It was there that Barham began to paint by restoring his father’s purchases. He also learned gilding and frame restoration, crafts he still practices today.

Barham moved to America in 1994 and studied art for seven years at the Art League in Alexandria, Virginia. To visit the studio that merges with that of his wife’s, Misia Broadhead, one is surrounded by the paintings of two prolific artists: still lifes, landscapes, portraits, figure studies, allegories and an abundance of foxes, pigs, birds, cats and dogs.

The paintings are small to large. They hang from the walls, line the shelves and lean in layers against the furniture and wall vacancies where nothing else is hung. Known as Broadhead Barham Studio, it is an enthralling environment that never ceases to amaze and delight.

Barham has painted commissions for Senator John Warner and Paul Mellon and a significant portion of his current work involves commissions for paintings of dogs and other pets. Barham’s process is to get to know the pet first, beginning by shooting videos and listening to the owner’s comments about its personality.

In the studio, he can stop on any frame of the video to study details, but the painting is never just a rendering of a still photograph.

Barham’s canine portraits are in all sizes, from life-size down to those of about 5 inches. With the small formats, he prefers to do five or six paintings of the dog to show various aspects of its personality.

A selection of Barham’s paintings can be seen at Middleburg Antique Emporium and they are also available at The Inn at Little Washington.

Barham has made numerous time-lapse videos of his paintings while they are being created. If you search for Anthony Barham on YouTube you will be directed to a number of

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selections showing him bringing a painting to life. It is a compressed view of the creative process, wonderfully produced and you will no doubt watch more than one.

Barham recently acquired an impressive collection of over 300 ornate, gilt, antique frames. Needless to say, it can be a bit tricky to find an already made frame to fit an already painted painting. It is, however, an

opportunity to select an existing frame and have a commissioned work painted to fit.

For more information about Anthony Barham and Broadhead Barham Studio visit his website broadheadbarham.com. ML Top: Anthony Barham in his studio. Bottom: A group of Barham's small dog paintings framed together in oak and walnut.

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EMPOWER ADVENTURES

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ne. My foot leaves the platform.

Two. I'm flying, I’m gliding and I’m soaring through the trees. It's raining, and the drops pelt my face and make it difficult to see, while the zipline carries me to a landing in the trees.

Euphoria. I come in for a less-thangraceful landing, and chat with guides in the treetops.

Although I’m in Middleburg, I feel worlds away. Amid the rain, I can almost imagine I’m in Costa Rica, ziplining through a rainforest on my summer vacation.

Middleburg’s Empower Adventures’ Tree Top Zip Tour is designed to cultivate a spirit of adventure in patrons. Conquering fear during the zipline course directly impacts real-life situations, as General Manager Trevon Hauth believes it only takes two seconds of bravery to overcome a moment of adversity.

At the start of the course, Hauth told us, “We’ll probably get you outside your comfort zone. At minimum, we need you to cultivate enough courage within for two seconds. One second for each foot.

That’s all that it takes.”

When we completed the course, he brought it back home by reminding us that when life hands us a challenge, it takes two seconds to choose courage.

The course is also intended to foster teamwork and push guests outside their comfort zones.

The Tree Top Zip Tours are located at The Salamander Resort & Spa. Open to both resort guests and the general public, Empower Adventures offers upscale adventure experiences marked by outstanding customer service.

The experience begins on The

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Salamander Resort & Spa’s grand lawn, with a short golf cart ride to the entrance of the course. After a safety briefing and introduction, guests ascend a 35-foot tower to begin the first (and shortest) line.

Comprised of five ziplines and two suspension sky bridges, the course zips through 20 acres of a nature preserve.

Lines range in length from 275-670 feet and between 35 and 55 feet in height.

The course gradually progresses as lines grow in both speed and height, allowing patrons to feel confident with the process and gear before embarking on the fastest lines.

At its peak, Empower Adventures has no more than 10 guides, which allows Hauth to be selective about the people he adds to his team. Staff have a thirst

for adventure themselves and their passion is evident during interactions with customers.

With pleasant personalities, attention to detail and high levels of enthusiasm, they help create a memorable zipping experience for young and old alike.

Empower guides photograph guests during the course and photo albums are available for purchase.

Empower Adventures and Salamander Resort & Spa’s partnership includes luxury packages, like a Zip & Sip bundle offering high-end hors d’oeuvres with a selection of beer, wine and housemade sangria at the end of the course. Zip & Zen combines ziplining with a massage at the Salamander Spa and Zip & Ride ties ziplining with equestrian elements. Coming this fall is a Take Flight package, merging ziplining with falconry and a flight of beer or wine in Salamander Resort & Spa’s Gold Cup Wine Bar. “This type of creativity is what professional zipliners dream of, but the fact that Salamander invited us to come and be on their property and do so many things under their umbrella is because it’s a true partnership,” said Hauth. “We are able to package things that both brands do really well, blend them together in a unique way and deliver it in a

[manner] that’s true to each brand.”

Future plans include making the course even more of a destination by adding challenge course elements. Hauth is hoping to add a climbing wall on one of the tower bases, and additional elements that allow guests to climb and jump off a telephone pole, and overcome various challenges on bridges.

The Tree Top Zip Tours run year-round, every day of the week. To learn more or to book a journey through the trees, visit empoweradventures.com. ML On p. 6, left: Posing on one of the suspension bridges on the Empower Adventures course. On p. 6, right: Tree top zip tour shuttle sign. Above: Zip lining through the trees.

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A YeAr At GreAt MeAdow Photos by Tony Gibson

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It is a setting that offers something for nearly every level of expertise and a space where locals can spend an afternoon or evening in an outdoor setting enjoying the events. From twilight polo to the Great Meadow International, there is literally something for everyone.

Offered on this page are images that capture a few of the highlights of a year at Great Meadow. For more information on Great Meadow events, visit greatmeadow.org. ML

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1. Seventh race of the 2017 Virginia Gold Cup. 2. Colleen Loach riding Qorry Blue D'Argouges during the 2016 Land Rover Great Meadow International. 3.

Nacho Figueras competing at the 6th Annual National Sporting Library and Museum Polo Classic. 4. Twilight Jumpers regular Felicia Russell on her horse Habsburg 2 in the Mini Prix (photo by Callie Broaddus). 5. 4th of July Celebration at Great Meadow 2016.

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resident Rob Banner, and Director of Operations Theresa Condon of the Great Meadow Foundation are ushering the equestrian venue into a new age with an expanded program. In addition to all of the traditional events, there are efforts underway to attract major international equestrian competitions and transform Great Meadow into a world-class venue.

In light of these major initiatives, Banner and Condon understand their most important role as far more fundamental than simply attracting major events. Condon explained that her mission involves “bringing people into a beautiful open space.”

Banner expanded slightly

by stating that Great Meadow is “a platform for the promotion of open space and nature conservancy. At the end of the day,” he continued, “[visitors] come here and appreciate the fact that there are very few houses in their field of view.

There are very few buildings at all.” Banner hopes that they will “leave with the idea that this is something we need to protect.”

Bear in mind the rising status of this venue on the world stage. They host important national and international events like Gold Cup and Great Meadow International. Nevertheless, the primary focus is directed at the patrons and the hope that Great Meadow can promote an appreciation for the preservation of our natural environment. ML

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PETS OF THE MONTH Mikey, May, Roxy and Bonnie Mikey and The Ladies—neutered black pot-bellied pig and spayed American guinea hogs Owner Middleburg Humane Foundation Age Mikey 6 years old; May 3 years old; Bonnie 1 year old; Roxy 5 months old.

What’s your story?

Mikey – I’m a very social guy who loves hanging out with other pigs, including the Ladies. I’m currently working on my diet so it would be great to have a place to roam (like a pasture) so I can get my exercise! It’s better for my joints to stay active.

The Ladies - We are a rare breed similar to a pot-bellied pig. American Guinea Hogs were bred to forage and seek out their food and grow slowly, so we are perfect for a well fenced pasture instead of small confinement.

We can get as large as 85-100 pounds when we mature.

What do you like about MHF? We love the special back rubs, brushings, playing with toys and chatting up our friends.

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Playing in a baby pool in the summer is the best, especially for Roxy. We like living outside with our other buddies.

Do you have a party trick?

Belly flops in my pool. No one does it better than a pig.

What is your best feature?

After a good brushing, we glow! We are super smart and like new challenges.

Do you follow a special diet?

We do! We rely on our caregivers to have portion control because we will not stop eating and become obese. We love good quality 1st and 2nd cutting hay and lots of vegetables and fruits.

If you had one wish what would it be?

To find a home with a family who will love us. We don’t want to be forgotten outside. We want a nice warm home to keep the chill out during the winter and a shady spot in the summer. We want to play and be a real part of a family. Keeping us together or going to a new home as a pair would be extra nice

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because we already get along with each other.

We have been here for a year now and would like our wishes to come true! ML Article courtesy of Melanie Burch, Director of Development. For more information, visit www. middleburghumane.org or call 540-364-3272.

Middleburg Humane Foundation operates a private, 4.5-acre farm shelter located in Marshall, Virginia. It is their goal to provide a haven for abused, neglected and at risk animals, both large and small. Photos by Chris Weber Studios.

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Working dogs Story and photos by Richard Hooper

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p until a few decades ago, working dogs included guard dogs, cart dogs and herding dogs, which became their own group in 1983 under the American Kennel Club classification. Today many of the dogs in this grouping don’t actually do very much work at all, but are kept as pets and companions. However, during the Victorian era, working dogs accomplished all of these chores and much, much more.

It appears that there existed an entire society of dogs that delivered mail, fought fires, gave parties and operated businesses — that is, if we are to believe much that was recorded during this span of years (1837-1901) and a bit beyond. The

normal occupations (pulling carts, herding, guarding, etc.) of Victorian dogs are well preserved through photographs, but the extraordinary achievements are recorded only through drawings and illustrations, which we may see in books and postcards from that time.

One can only assume that these canine geniuses and overachievers must have been camera shy. On the other hand, they frequently dressed as humans, which must have attracted attention.

Their greatest achievement, the construction of a railway, was depicted in the book “The Opening of the Line” by Ponsonby Cox, published in 1886 and illustrated by J. H. Oswald Brown. Perhaps fearing human intervention in this endeavor, Working | Page 14

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Working | from page 13 the dogs did not dress as humans, but faced their task au naturel.

The idea was the inspiration of Doctor Collie, who, while watching over his flock, “pondered on the silliness of sheep,” and By watching men, and trying hard, At last he conquered speech; Then all the arts and sciences Were soon within his reach.

He taught the older dogs to read And write at evening-classes; The puppies he packed off to school, Like little lads and lassies.

At length, Collie, who thought all breeds of dogs to be working dogs, set about rounding up his construction crew. Relatively speaking, they worked well together and completed their track as well as a railway station. The mood was jubilant as they began the first run and all was going smoothly until the train passed a hunt with hounds in full cry.

The already excited canine passengers took this opportunity to be transformed into sporting dogs and immediately exited the train through doors and windows to join in the chase. It was a howling success.

All of these canine activities begot other canine activities in support. The construction of the railway alone required planners, surveyors, mapmakers, carpenters and roofers — to name but a few. These labors, of course, created large canine appetites.

So, among the trades that occupied dogs was that of the butcher. The proprietor, no doubt, consumed much of the profits. A rather fine and fashionable butcher shop was shown in a postcard from the early 1900s and one could imagine it being sent from London and delivered by a pug to a squire in the country.

Education was of prime importance and schools for dogs flourished. Even though the illustrations of these doggie academies show them as undisciplined arenas overflowing with canine capers, they must have offered, in reality, very rigorous and demanding courses.

How else could these dogs from another era achieve what they did? ML Richard Hooper is an antiquarian book expert in Middleburg. He is also the creator of Chateaux de la Pooch, elegantly appointed furniture for dogs and home. He can be contacted at rhooper451@aol.com.

On p. 12: A canine butcher's shop. Illustration from an early 20th century postcard. On p. 13: All dogs think they are sporting dogs. Illustration by Oswald Brown in “The Opening of the Line” by Ponsonby Cox, 1886. Top: The Dog's Academy. An illustration by Louis Wain from a postcard. Bottom: A pug delivers the mail. From The Dogs' Dinner Party, circa 1880.

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MosbY HeritAGe AreA AssociAtion RECORD YEAR OF SCHOOL PROGRAMMING

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he Mosby Heritage Area Association (MHAA), the nonprofit preservation and education organization, is pleased to announce a record year of school programming. The 2016-2017 school year reached 5,113 students, the largest number of students reached in the thirteen years since MHAA began sending educators into classrooms to bring local history to students.

The Mosby Heritage Area encompasses five counties, Warren, Loudoun, Clarke, Fauquier, and Prince William, all in Virginia.

Mosby Heritage Area Association educators conducted 34 school programs, offering at least one program in each of the five counties of the Heritage Area. MHAA visited all elementary schools in Clarke County, twenty-three elementary schools and three middle schools in Loudoun County, and five elementary schools and two high schools in Fauquier County, one middle school in Prince William,

and a private elementary school in Warren.

“Triangle” Field Trip programs (referring to three stops with three stations at each stop) were offered for Woodgrove High School in Loudoun, Harmony Middle School in Loudoun, in Clarke County to various elementary schools as part of the “Historic Clarke County Triangle,” and to various Loudoun County elementary schools as part of the “Aldie Triangle.”

MHAA also offered programs to several private schools in the heritage area: Hill School, Mountain Laurel Montessori, and Powhatan School. Middleburg Charter School also welcomed MHAA staff.

Additionally, MHAA participated with Frederick Douglass Elementary’s Virginia History Symposium.

MHAA is now in its 22nd year of working to raise awareness of local history in the hopes that stewardship and preservation will

result from spreading the knowledge of our area’s history and heritage. MHAA’s motto is “Preservation Through Education,” which is a forward-thinking effort – teach the children of the history in their backyards and as adults they may choose to preserve it.

MHAA offers tremendous thanks to each school that participated in our education efforts this past school year.

The mission of the nonprofit Mosby Heritage Area Association, formed in 1995, is to help preserve the Northern Virginia Piedmont and increase public knowledge about this historic area. MHAA provides classroom history programs for elementary, middle, and high school students, sponsors lectures, programs, publications, guides, and field trips, and brings nationally known scholars to the area for its award-winning annual Civil War Conference. For more information, visit www.mosbyheritagearea.org. ML

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n addition to being the smallest ABC Store in the Commonwealth of Virginia, Marc Chretien and his team at Mt. Defiance Cidery & Distillery have been reviving the old-world ways of drinking – from smallbatch, artisan-made ciders, to spirits like apple brandy, and dark, amber and white rums, since summer 2014. And, as of 2015, Mt. Defiance has been one of the few in the area to be crafting a wildly creative (and yes, totally legal) absinthe – made with Virginia-grown herbs like Grand Wormwood, Hyssop and Lemon Balm, and traditional European herbs like Aniseed and Fennel Doux.

Now, Chretien and crew are expanding their operation to another location in Middleburg, a beautiful antique barn where they will be growing, pressing, fermenting, flavoring and bottling Virginia-grown varietals of apples for farmhouse ciders.

Since its conception in 2014, Chretien and head distiller Peter Ahlf have been procuring the apples for their ciders from a local grower, who is the fourth generation of farmers

producing local Virginia apples. Now, Mt. Defiance will be utilizing the land at its new location to develop orchards of what Chretien refers to as ‘antique’ varietals of apples, many of which are lesser known for general consumption, but have long been utilized for the production of cider. These include Ashmead’s Kernel, Grimes Golden, Gold Rush and Arkansas Black – which, despite its name, is deep red in color and grows beautifully in Virginia soil.

So why cider? While Virginia’s – and particularly Loudoun County’s – wine and beer scene is well established and considerably well-known, Chretien believes it’s important to remember cider’s place in our history – not to mention the fact that it is an extraordinarily refreshing beverage to enjoy in the increasingly brutal Virginia summer months.

From Mt. Defiance’s blog: Cider has a long legacy in human history and legions of enthusiasts all over the world. Normans are rumored to have brought their drink to England during their 1066 Conquest, but every European country enjoys cider in one form or another. Pakistan,

Mexico, Argentina and South Africa all produce their own blends and today, in addition to the growing number of boutique cider breweries, large brewers like Sam Adams and Anheuser-Bush are marketing ciders.

Water simply was not safe to drink in early times, so beer, ale and cider were preferred for their sanitary properties. In 1634, Lord Baltimore instructed settlers of the new colony of Maryland to carry across the sea “kernalls of peares and apples, especially of Pipins, Pearemains, and Deesons for making thereafter of Cider and Perry.” Perry is the name of pear cider.

At its new cider barn, Mt. Defiance will continue producing the ciders that patrons have come to love at its original location, including dry, bourbon barrel-aged and blush varieties, as well as some flavored versions such as ginger, which is produced with fresh ginger root that provides that lovely little sting of a real, fresh ginger beer. The new location is set to open later this summer. ML Mt. Defiance is building a new tasting room just east of Middleburg on Route 50.

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MIDDLEBURG HUMANE

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ince the Middleburg Humane Foundation (MHF) was officially established as a nonprofit organization in 1994, the staff has tirelessly dedicated themselves to both animal welfare and community outreach. The Middleburg Humane Foundation operates one of the few privately run shelters across the country, and it is also unique

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in that it works to rescue and rehabilitate every kind of animal, including cats, dogs, foul, small mammals, reptiles, bovine, horses, goats and donkeys.

MHF’s main goal is to foster healthy relationships between these animals and members of the community. Popular opinion often depicts humane societies solely as removal services, but the main mission of humane societies like MHF is to keep

animals alongside humans.

One way MHF ensures healthy and responsible animal-human relationships is to match up rescued animals with responsible foster care parents and permanent owners who must apply for adoption and undergo a stringent vetting process.

Jessica Davis and her animals offer a great example of successful instances of foster care Future | Page 22

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Future | From page 20 and adoption. Davis has fostered three horses from the shelter since September, and she offers them a happy home on her large property in Bristow, Virginia.

Petra, born on-site at MHF’s shelter is the declared alpha of the three horses, and is a 7-year-old Mustang. Her companion, Dutchy is a 9-year-old Mustang, and was rescued alongside Petra’s mother from a horrifying cruelty case riddled with neglect and abuse.

Both Dutchy and Petra still struggle with nervousness and anxiety, however they have acclimated well to Davis’s barn and benefit greatly from her daily care and attention. Katie, 13, is a quarter horse paint mix, and she is very friendly and outgoing. All three horses have beautiful, shining coats and are very content to roam Davis’s pastures, six stalls and two run-in sheds.

Davis also adopted Penelope, a greeneyed cat, from the shelter in early January.

Though friendly, Penelope demands her space, and she finds plenty of it on the property’s 10 acres. Penelope’s new home is a drastic improvement from the hoarding case she was rescued from.

According to Davis, Penelope suffered from neglect in a home of more than 70 cats until she was rescued by MHF, spayed, medicated and relocated to Davis’s property.

Penelope now rules the roost in Davis’s hay barn, where you can find her happily perched

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atop a felt cloth beside water and a box of Friskies wet cat food.

While MHF is an animal welfare organization, Melanie Burch, MHF’s Director of Development, insists that the organization is also a great benefit to the health of community members. The foundation tackles the root of animal cruelty and neglect by way of Public Health initiatives, and Burch maintains that animals offer great physical and psychological benefit to their owners.

Take Carlee Snyder, a student at Virginia Tech, who has benefited immensely from her relationship with her newly adopted dog, Charlie. She is overflowing with love and gratitude for Charlie, who has helped her overcome her anxiety and depression.

Before adopting Charlie, Snyder was debilitated by panic attacks and frequent bouts of anxiety and depression, however after adopting Charlie, Snyder says that her panic attacks stopped and her depression subsided.

Snyder admits that Charlie’s unconditional, steadfast love and affection has quite possibly been lifesaving, and she is deeply grateful for the joy Charlie has brought into her life.

Every morning they “share cuddles together like clockwork,” and Snyder often asks herself, “Who rescued whom?” Snyder said that being greeted by Charlie and his wagging tail every day has been the best decision of her life.

The Middleburg Humane Foundation is currently in the progress of constructing a

new, state-of-the-art equine rehabilitation and animal rescue shelter on the west end of Marshall, Virginia. Such a dynamic organization as MHF will undoubtedly benefit from such an excellent, centralized facility.

The new facility will increase the carrying capacity of the shelter, improve overall organization and centralize daily operations.

The new shelter will continue its engagement with local schools and will even provide veterinary internship opportunities with state colleges. Additionally, the new shelter will continue to provide animal care services to low-income families.

With the five-year Capital Campaign, MHF has set a goal to raise $4,000,000 to build this new facility. The campaign is currently 70 percent complete, and construction of the equine barn, facility storage enclosures and the architectural design of the central adoption facility are complete.

If you’d like to help Middleburg Humane Foundation build a better shelter and in turn ensure more success stories like Dutchy, Katie, Petra, Penelope and Charlie, you can donate to the campaign by completing the Sponsorship Pledge Form under the ‘Donate’ tab of Middleburg Humane Foundation’s website at middleburghumane.com. ML Page 20: Two of Jessica Davis’ three foster horses.

Above: Jessica Davis rescued Penelope from the shelter in early January.

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PROTECTING DOGS WHO PROTECT US

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hen it comes to man’s best friend, most owners would

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When those dogs are the ones doing the protecting, on the other hand, they need a champion to ensure they can do their job safely.

The Xerox Voytosh Armor Fund is just such an advocate. Founded in 2014 by Dr. Nancy Voytosh, a local veterinarian at Echo Equine and dog enthusiast, the fund’s goal is to provide military and service dogs with custom bulletproof vests.

For centuries, these military and service dogs have been used to support, protect and serve the armed and civil forces. Deployed most recently in Afghanistan, these canines have various jobs including explosives detection, territory exploration, tracking and even directly confronting the enemy.

“The dogs protect our soldiers, and they protect us and our democracy and our freedom,” Voytosh said. “That’s why these dogs get military funerals when they die.”

While the fund has officially been in operation for three years, it was decades in the making.

Voytosh, the daughter of a U.S. Marine, attributes much of her inspiration for the fund to her father. Even before she earned her bachelor’s in biology, masters in animal science and Ivy League veterinary training, Voytosh’s father remained her constant supporter.

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Dogs | From page 24 couraged her to pursue her aspirations.

“When I got into veterinarian school, my father got the license plate ‘PONYDR,’” Voytosh said. “The man sold his soul for me so that I would be a veterinarian.”

The inspiration for the fund did not come without pain and loss. Voytosh faced the loss of both parents, her uncle, two of her beloved Rottweilers and a horse over the period of just a few months.

The greatest loss Voytosh endured was her father’s passing. He became sick on Christmas and died on New Year’s. “I still cry and it’s been 10 years,” Voytosh said tearfully.

On the day of her father’s military funeral, Voytosh finally got a new Rottweiler and named her Xerox in memory of her father, who had suggested the name.

“Three months later, my mom got diagnosed with terminal cancer, I closed my practice, I went home and I took care of my mom until she died with that dog at my side,” Voytosh said.

After her mother’s death, Voytosh relied on the comfort and care of Xerox to support her. “I lost my dog, my horse, my uncle, my dad and my mom in nine months,” said Voytosh, tearing up. “[Xerox] was my heart and soul. She saved my life.”

It was this dog’s life-saving impact on Voytosh that got her through some of the

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hardest times of her life. Yet, Voytosh eventually suffered the loss of Xerox as well.

Just a few months after the death of her beloved dog, Voytosh searched for a way to commemorate the two greatest supporters in her life: her father and Xerox. It was in memory of her father’s military service and

The dogs protect our soldiers and our freedom.

- Nancy Voytosh

the dog that provided so much emotional support that sparked the idea for the Xerox Voytosh Armor Fund. The fund is dedicated to serving both the military and civil forces through the canines that help keep them safe.

“I didn’t think I was going to survive [Xerox’s] death,” Voytosh said. “So, trying to tie in the loss of Xerox to give me something to push my grief, [the fund] gave me something to do.”

With the donations received, Voytosh sets the recurring goal of 10 vests for every $10,000. A vest can cost between $800 and $1,000, so every dollar counts toward reaching the goal.

Voytosh believes customizing the vests is essential to the dogs’ comfort, since regular vests can cause rubbing and sores on the dogs. “In regular vests, they can’t really practice in them,” Voytosh said. “They only wear them when they’re in combat or when they’re doing work. With the custom ones, they can practice. I think it has to change their mentality because all of the sudden they have this heavy vest on them.”

When Voytosh started the fund, vests were not available for each dog due to military budget cuts. This, Voytosh explained, lead to public outcry, which spurred the government to begin providing vests for all military canines. “There was so much public concern for the animals that the government funds became more readily available, and hence my fund may start reaching out to police canines,” Voytosh said.

Aside from the protection that these dogs offer soldiers, there is a deeper need that the dogs fulfill. Voytosh pointed out, “These dogs

are their family. The dogs provide protection services, but I also think they provide emotional support. And anybody that knows animals or cares about animals will understand that emotional support.”

Following the loss of family and her beloved dog, Voytosh is even more keenly aware of the emotional support these canines offer. She has resolved to raise awareness. With new films coming out such as “Megan Leavy,” focusing on the bond between a Marine and her canine companion, Voytosh hopes viewers will be inspired to research and dedicate more to protecting these war dogs.

Through avenues like the Xerox Voytosh Armor Fund, the furry front line is better protected and prepared for the countless ways they serve soldiers and servicemen.

To donate, please visit xeroxvoytosharmorfund.com. For more information on military and disability canines, please visit uswardogs.org and can-do-canines.org. ML On p. 24: The barn that serves as the business center for the Xerox Voytosh Armor Fund. On p. 26: A letter from Voytosh's father along with flyers and advertising for the fund. Right: Dr. Nancy Voytosh and her boyfriend's dog Salty.

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A picturesque and tranquil retreat nestled on 158+ acres in pristine Rappahannock County. At the end of the private drive is the historic Stone residence, c. 1745 with additional stone cottage for guests or office and tucked into the woods, beyond the home, is a charming and beautifully restored 2 bedroom log cabin. Gardens, lawn, barns, paddocks and tremendous ride out potential provide an outdoor haven. $1,845,000

Absolutely exquisite 4 Bedroom, 4 Bath Colonial on 25 acres offering privacy & seclusion in a picture booksetting. The 3 level main residence includes 4 fireplaces, pine floors, Living Room, Dining Room, Family Room, study & a fabulous gourmet kitchen, all in pristine condition.The manicured grounds incl. a charming 2 Bedroom Guest house, free form pool, great 4 stall barn, 5 paddocks, large equipmentbuilding, blue stone arena. $1,795,000

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The lovely 22.8 Acre Ridgeview Farm offers a private, 4 bedroom residence sited on a knoll, with spacious rooms and views into the trees that border Little River. Located in prime Orange County Hunt territory the horse facilities include a 6 stall barn with tack room and wash stall, machine shed, run in shed and 4 beautiful board fenced paddocks, fields and round pen. VOF Easement. $1,350,000

Beautiful 4 bedroom, 5 bath home on over 50 acres with incredible views in all directions. Perfect for horse enthusiasts or great for enjoying country living. Elegant living spaces perfect for parties. Fencing, convertible barn, water features, lush gardens, covered porches and decks for outdoor entertaining and much more. Old Dominion Hunt Territory. $1,249,000

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MAIDSTONE ROAD - of Land, half pasture, half wooded with Goose Creek Frontage. Mountain and Pastural Views with pond and multiple house sites with elevation and perfect location with easy access to I-66. Piedmont Hunt Territory.

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Middleburg Humane Foundation’s BLACK TIE FUNDRAISER Photos by Joanne Maisano

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Middleburg Humane provides refuge and seeks homes for all manner of neglected, abused, unwanted or aban-

don animals. Toward this end, the foundation operates a private, 4.5-acre farm shelter located in Marshall, Virginia.

In order to provide the level of expert care necessary and to maintain the facilities for that care, fundraising is an ongoing process. Numerous benefits are held throughout the year, and the

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Raising a kid with grit!

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n the 1984 movie The Karate Kid, a teenage boy becomes disheartened when his karate teacher has him doing chores to exhaustion day after day. Instead of teaching the boy fighting techniques for his upcoming competition, the master instructs the boy to paint his house and fence, sand his floors and wax his many old cars. The boy listens to his teacher but eventually grows impatient and expresses strong negative feelings.

When the master commands the boy to demonstrate the moves he learned to complete the myriad boring and laborious chores — sand the floor, wax on/wax off, paint the fence and so on — the boy realizes that he was actually being trained all along. He is then able to easily learn the formal karate moves that he wants and needs for the competition.

The take-home message for me from the movie is that committing to hard work leads to growth and success. Sure, the boy finally learned karate, but more importantly, he learned the importance of

patience, delaying gratification, concentration, self-discipline, perseverance, being in the moment and selflessness.

As loving parents, we want our children to grow up to be happy and do well professionally. Certainly, early academic and cultural enrichment opportunities, tutoring and other after-school social, educational and athletic activities can all contribute to our children’s happiness and success. But do we spend an equal amount of time teaching our children how to “wax on, wax off?”

Here are nine helpful tips to consider: 1. Teach your child the value of a dollar 2. Give your child age appropriate chores 3. Encourage your child to go beyond their comfort zone and to take risks 4. Let your child scrape their knees and get dirty 5. Send your child to an away camp 6. Reward your child for hard work, good behaviors and accomplishments 7. Praise your child’s efforts more than the outcome

8. Encourage your child to be selfless and to do good deeds 9. Model resilience for your child At the end of The Karate Kid, the boy wins the competition, and he even wins over the girl he likes and respect from some of the bullies in his life. That didn’t just happen to him by chance, but rather it happened because he pushed through his physically and emotionally upsetting and painful moments.

Through perseverance and passion to be the best, he learned the importance of “wax on, wax off.” ML Michael Oberschneider, Psy.D., is a clinical psychologist and the founder and director of Ashburn Psychological and Psychiatric Services. He has been featured as a mental-health expert on CNN, Good Morning America and other popular media outlets, and he has written articles for several news agencies, including The Washington Post and USA Today. He lives in Leesburg, Virginia, with his wife Liz and two children, Ava and Otto.

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SCIENCE, NASA & SHATTERED GLASS

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r. Ellen Stofan regularly found herself the only woman in a room of older white men. “When you walk-in a room and no one looks like you, you wonder, ‘Do I belong here? They’re all old white guys.’”

The inevitability of the fact that no matter where she worked, studied, taught or spoke, the other experts, scientists and researchers would be overwhelming male and white undeniably influenced Stofan’s work ethic and ambition. “I was relatively young and a woman. I had to work twice as hard to be taken half as seriously.”

Against the odds Stofan cracked a lot of glass on her way to some of the most important positions in the field of space science and exploration and proceeded to shatter the glass ceiling when she was appointed Chief Scientist for NASA in 2013, where she advised the Administrator on science policy across the agency.

Until she stepped down from that position in December due to the change in administration, Stofan was often the face of NASA. An engaging, knowledgeable, impassioned Stofan traveled throughout the world to further NASA’s Journey to Mars goals.

Stofan is now taking some time, enjoying her family and home outside of Middleburg in Fauquier County before committing herself to another job. Her passions to put humans on Mars, fight climate change and advocate for more diversity in the STEM fields all clamor for attention and keep her busy traveling to speak at universities, conferences, schools and science festivals all over the world.

Now at a crossroads of what could be the onset of a new career path she ponders the possibilities. “I don’t like the word retirement,” said Stofan. “I’m just considering what it is I want to do next,” There was a time when Stofan’s next step was crystal clear. Her path to NASA was about as straightforward as one could be. Her genes, early exposure to space science and education all led her to the top of her field.

Self-proclaimed NASA brat, 4-year-old Stofan traveled with her rocket-scientist father and family from their home in Cleveland, Ohio, to the sunny, seaside destination of Cape Canaveral, Florida, to attend her first rocket launch. Much of her enthusiasm for the family adventure went up in smoke with the enormous explosion of the close-range launch.

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entertain a single thought of becoming an astronaut. “I can still see and hear the explosion when I close my eyes,” said Stofan.

When only 11 years old, the precocious Stofan began to alight on her future career. While tagging along on a geology class fieldtrip with her science-teacher mother who was pursuing a graduate degree, young Stofan fired questions at the professor.

She found the story that rock formations told about the earth’s history, both recent and ancient, fascinating. “I can pick up rocks, study them and make money? That’s the

career for me,” she thought at the time.

A few years later Stofan attended a talk by well-known space scientist Carl Sagan about the study of the geology of Mars. Fusing her NASA roots with her love of rocks and the natural world, young Stofan was on the road to becoming a planetary geologist. “I knew then that’s what I wanted to do.” She was 14.

Getting first an undergraduate degree in geology at the College of William and Mary, where she now sits on their Foundation’s Science | Page 38

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The 2017 running of the oldest horse show in the United States has come to a successful conclusion. The Upperville Colt & Horse show events were held from June 5 to June 11. The show included both hunter and jumper competitions in addition to many other popular events.

The top prize offered during the week of competition was the $216,000 FEI Upperville Jumper Classic that took place on the last day of the show. The event, which has been referred to as “one of the most prestigious Grand Prix jumper classes in the nation,” was won this year by American Tracy Fenney riding MTM Reve Du Paradis.

Middleburg Life was there all week long so we could bring you images of a few of the Upperville Colt & Horse Show highlights. ML Photos: 1. Winner of the National Grand Prix on Thursday night.

Alison Robitaille riding Cassinja owned by the Firestones. 2. Lead line class under the oaks. 3. Clayton Van Pelt riding Shy Girl Lead line age 4-6. 4. Ashton Maye riding Spring Ridge Willow led by Snowden Clarke. 5. The jumper-side tents.

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Science | From page 34 board of trustees, Stofan went on to Brown University to get both a master’s and doctorate in planetary geology. Her first job out of college lasted 11 years where she was a research scientist with Jet Propulsion Laboratory, the federally funded research and development center for NASA. From there Stofan put in 13 years at Proxemy Research where she studied the surfaces of Earth, Venus, Mars and Saturn’s moon Titan. The pursuit of a NASA mission competition to send a boat to Titan to sail its seas of gasoline consumed the last four years of her time at Proxemy Research.

Stofan’s team’s proposal, though one of the three finalists, did not win the competition, a disappointment Stofan still feels.

Not one for showing emotion, the subject of Saturn’s moon brings Stofan as precariously close to a display of disappointment as she will show professionally.

“You learn from failure,” allowed Stofan.

“Sometimes you make mistakes and fail. But you don’t let it stop you.”

As if on a shooting star, on the heels of her Titan grant setback came the call. “Would you like to interview for the position of NASA Chief Scientist?” Ellen joked now, “I thought they had the wrong number.”

While fulfilling the demanding duties of NASA Chief Scientist, through surveys and open conversations, Stofan pursued the study and unveiling of the causes of such an obvious absence of certain types of people in science careers. Why aren’t there more women and a wider representation of races in the STEM fields and how do we change that?

She learned that certain groups simply are not invited into the STEM fields like their white male counterparts. From an early age, boys are directed toward these careers and girls are not.

Take a typical big box retail store, innocuous as it may seem. “There were NASA shirts displayed in the boys’ department, but not in the girls.’” Instead shirts with messages of kindness and friendship peppered the girls section. “That’s fine, but why can’t NASA shirts be marketed to girls, too?”

Growing up in an education-minded, supportive family with high expectations, Stofan believes role modeling and encouragement are key factors in leading girls into STEM fields of study.

But there are real obstacles that exist for many. The sometimes subtle bias in corporate, academic and social arenas has grabbed the attention of Stofan who is impassioned about widening the doors of higher learning institutions so that young women and minorities cannot only enter through them, but exit as well, STEM degree in hand.

Often the rate of women graduating with advanced degrees falls far short of those of men. Something happens between undergraduate studies and masters and doctorate degrees. Implicit bias at work, Stofan believes.

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“We have huge challenges in front of us as a society, like climate change, cyber security and sending humans to Mars. If we’re only accessing half of our population, we’re never going to solve these tough challenges,” said Stofan. “We need everybody on board to help with science, technology, engineering and math. And we especially need girls.”

Climate change and the actions taken and not taken to slow its effects on the earth pester Stofan for attention, too. Nearly everything studied and discovered through NASA

support local and global environmental efforts and husband Dunn’s business is focused on investing exclusively in environmentally progressive businesses.

The family’s custom home, completed three years ago, reflects their concern for and commitment to our planet. It is constructed of local and recycled materials, has solar panels, is geothermally heated and cooled, landscaped with native species and LEED certified Platinum. “We really worked hard to minimize its impact,” said Stofan.

research has some impact on the understanding of Earth and its present challenges and everything points to an urgent need to take steps in carbon reduction.

“We have the knowledge to clean up the planet, to solve diversity issues. When I talk to children I see how incredibly positive they are. They understand we need to solve these problems,” said Stofan. “The next generation understands. They are getting it.” Stofan paused, “Unfortunately for the planet, it could be too late.”

There’s also her tireless pursuit of a human mission to Mars, the red planet, slated for the 2030s if budgets and research stay on target.

A question Stofan continues to pursue, “Are we alone?” seems answerable by landing and living on Mars.

Known to have water, Mars has the potential to have sustained life. “I’m not talking little green men,” said Stofan. Microbial life, the beginning of complex organisms is what she hopes to find in the geology of Mars.

There is ample evidence of Stofan's professional dedication to our planet and the people on it, and she reflects that and more in her personal life. As a family, Ellen, husband Tim Dunn and grown children Ryan, Emily and Sarah, walk the walk, march the marches.

All are passionate about their commitment to preserving our environment. They

She has called herself an armchair explorer, not one for the high adventure of space travel, but plenty adventurous enough to imagine and make the possibility of a journey to Mars and back a future reality for the next generations. For all of her high intensity work in a world most of us find unimaginable, there is a humble woman of enormous talent and capabilities who has made a place for herself in a male dominated world.

Stofan is a trove of the esoteric knowledge of a planetary geologist and the sensibilities of a world-minded, climate-conscious scientist and concerned citizen. She wants to be optimistic but cautions, “Climate change is something that is happening right now. It isn’t theoretical.”

Everyone has gazed awe-struck into the clear night sky full of stars wondering what’s out there. Stofan imagines a time when people will gaze back from Mars at a healthy Earth with the same awe. ML On p. 34, top: At home at Windrush, former NASA Chief Scientist Ellen Stofan contemplates her next career move. (photo by Kerry Phelps Dale). On p.

34, bottom: Stofan, far left, with family and friends at Climate March in DC (photo by Callie Broadus).

Above: In South Africa, Stofan addresses attendees of the SciFest Africa on the importance of the STEM fields. (photo by Steve Sherman).

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MORVEN PARK EQUESTRIAN CENTER

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a small two-story farmhouse, is about to get a new chapter.

A multiphase renovation project is underway at the historic home that once belonged to Virginia governor Westmoreland Davis, aimed at bringing the International Equestrian Center up to world-class standards. The 1,000 acres of classic country land that constitute Morven Park have been open to the public since 1967, at the behest of the property’s last private owner, Marguerite Davis.

“She started the trust with the intent of preserving the mansion, preserving the grounds and opening them to the public,” said Morven Park Executive Director Stephanie Kenyon. “She was so proud of her house and the grounds that she wanted this place to be enjoyed by everybody.”

Davis certainly got her wish. In the last year, Morven Park has seen about 250,000 visitors, hosted 16 weddings, educated over 6,500 public school students through the Morven Park Center for Civic Impact, played host to local flag football and ultimate Frisbee teams on the polo field and has even received three pardoned turkeys from the White House. It is a favorite spot for joggers, family picnics, hikers, history buffs and — it goes without saying — horseback riders.

The International Equestrian Center

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at Morven Park has been a staple fixture in the horse world for decades, and Kenyon said the planned renovations will reassert Morven Park’s position as a premiere venue for all types of riding. The first phase of the renovation project is moving rapidly toward completion this year.

Already, a new road has been completed that connects the equestrian facilities to the mansion side of the park, improving the flow of traffic across the massive complex. The Davis and Bedford Arenas have been updated

with new footing and fencing. New ringside boxes, a picnic area and tailgating spots at the Davis Arena will be put to use July 1, when Morven Park hosts its first Polo in the Park event — an arena polo series modeled after the community-building success of Great Meadow’s Twilight Polo.

Steeplechase racing will return to Morven Park’s legendary racecourse, which was last used in 2010. The track is getting a facelift as part of renovation phase one, with a new Park | Page 43

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PLAN YOUR VISIT: 1. For $250/year or $25/ride, you can trailer in your horse any day of the year to take advantage of Morven Park’s equestrian facilities and trails. Call Morven Park to learn how at (703) 777-2890.

2. The grounds are open to the public year-round, free of charge, from 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. You might picnic on the lawn, go for a jog, visit the turkeys pardoned by President Obama, explore the hiking trails or stroll through the famed Boxwood gardens established by Mrs. Davis.

Park | From page 40 rail, new jumps and two new arenas being constructed in the infield. These new arenas will be landscaped with stone walls and finished with Atwood all-weather footing — as will the Hedge arena, which has been expanded threefold to serve as the complex’s grand prix field.

“All told, Morven Park will have 10 acres of flexible arena space, all with top-quality footing, and better traffic flow with horse, rider and spectator safety in mind,” said Kenyon, noting that Morven Park worked with riders, trainers and owners to ensure the facility improvements were designed to support the highest level of international competition.

And in the next few weeks, international course designer Michael Etherington-Smith will be working to refresh and upgrade Morven Park’s popular cross-country course.

Another aspect of the fist renovation phase that is already complete caters to riders outside the worlds of racing, hunter/jumper, eventing and dressage. “Recognizing that trail riding is Loudoun County’s most popular form of riding,” said Kenyon, “Morven Park has recently expanded its riding and carriage

driving trails to a beautiful network of 6.5 miles meandering through the Morven Park estate grounds.”

Later renovation phases will see improved stabling and spectator amenities, but Kenyon is excited about the potential of what they’ve already accomplished. As a lifelong rider herself, Kenyon is thrilled to be able to shepherd Morven Park into a new era of equestrian competition. But it’s the idea of sharing the property with the surrounding community that excites her most, whether people visit the grounds on two legs or four.

“We talk about Loudon county being the wealthiest county in the United States. Loudon county also has more horses than any other county in the state of Virginia … and we’re the fastest growing county in the U.S.,” said Kenyon. “So that means, with this property

3. Morven Park employs a staff horticulturalist, who grows all the flowers you see in the gardens and planters. An organic garden on-site, cultivated with help from school groups, produces food for the local food bank.

4. Morven Park is home to three museums: The Morven Park Mansion, The Winmill Carriage Museum, and The Museum of Hounds and Hunting of North America. Check the website for hours and ticketing information: morvenpark.org.

under easement, it will be green space forever, and it will never be built on. That’s important as the county continues to grow, because we’ll be the central park of Loudon county, and that’s really how we position ourselves.” ML

On p. 40, top: Morven Park's cross-country course, horse paddocks, and equestrian complex. The expansive 1,000-acre estate abuts Route 15 near Leesburg, visible in the distance. On p. 40, bottom: The Morven Park Mansion was constructed over a period of about 200 years, beginning as a small, two-story farmhouse in 1780.

It is now a museum, and is home to the Museum of Hounds and Hunting. Top: The Davis arena, home to Morven Park's new Polo in the Park series, complete with tailgating, picnic areas and ringside boxes. Bottom: Three turkeys pardoned by President Obama will live out their days at Morven Park's Turkey Hill Farm, once home to Governor Westmoreland Davis' turkey breeding operation, which was one of the largest in the country.

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LOST & FOUND

By Dulcy B. Hooper | Photo by Richard Hooper

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here’s something I’ve never told you,” Richard said. It was toward the end of a day that had been full of nothing but bad news.

Our beloved dog, Isabel, had been in treatment for lung cancer for the last year and one-half, and we had just received word that there was nothing more to be done.

“We’ve run out of options,” the veterinarian at The Oncology Service (TOS) in Leesburg told us, as tearful as we were. “She has done better than anyone could have anticipated, but we always knew this was a really bad diagnosis.”

Isabel had indeed done amazingly well, losing only a couple of weeks of quality life from the day of her original diagnosis. She had always been as close to a circus dog as any we had ever known — even as a puppy, dazzling everyone with her seemingly effortless ability to fly through the air, fur on end. She routinely entertained us by dancing across the room on her hind legs. Even while undergoing treatment at TOS, she would dart in and out of exam rooms – full of enthusiasm, charm and joy — in search of new friends.

For many years, Richard had been “the one” in Isabel’s life. She rarely let him out of sight and would respond to his voice over all others. Whether she was flying through the air or flitting across a field, Isabel would pivot at the sound of his voice and come rushing back. It was both touching and, admittedly,

a slight bit annoying — especially when she scarcely acknowledged my calling out to her unless I had a biscuit in hand.

That devotion had been returned, day in and day out and in so many ways. Just the day before, Richard had carried her around the pond at Franklin Park, one of her favorite places, when she was too weak to make it on her own. We made sure that in her last months that she was able to go to many of her favorite beaches.

“So what is it?” I asked, none too sure I really wanted to know.

“Well, years ago, when we were living in DC, I was on my way to Middleburg when I got a call from the dog pound.” My mind tripped a bit at the sound of such an arcane word and all that it implied, its origins going back to the impoundment of stray livestock.

“They had Isabel,” Richard continued.

“They had Isabel?” I asked. “But how is that possible?”

My head was spinning at the incredulous thought of our fluffy, friendly circus girl of a dog wandering untethered through the busy streets of the inner-city neighborhood that had been our home.

“I have no idea,” Richard said. “She must have slipped out when I left.”

“But how could you not have noticed that?” I asked.

Richard shrugged his shoulders.

As the story unfolded, he said that he proceeded on to Middleburg after receiving the call to pick up a couple of friends who would

be spending some time with us in DC, and then the three of them headed straight to the “dog pound” to retrieve Isabel.

“They wouldn’t turn her over to me at first,” Richard said, “since I had nothing that indicated that she was my dog.” At some point, Isabel heard his voice and began howling and yelping in a way that she had never done before, or after.

“That’s my dog,” Richard said. While the staff at the Animal Rescue League might not have believed Richard, they apparently had faith in Isabel.

“She was just ecstatic,” Richard said. “She was fine, so we drove home. And on the way, the three of us decided that it was best not to tell you about what had happened. We knew how upset you would be.”

“You’re darned right about that,” I said to myself.

“Ever since the dog pound,” Richard said, again using that alien and slightly disturbing word, “Isabel has viewed me as her savior or rescuer or something.”

“But you were the one who let her out!”

I exclaimed. “It was because of you that she was even there in the first place!”

“I know,” he said. ML In memory of Isabel (July 2005 to September 2016) and with gratitude to everyone who goes out of their way to protect and ensure the safety of lost dogs.

Isabel chasing waves in the Hamptons.

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Thaiverse 2, a new restaurant specializing in authentic Thai cuisine and refreshing Thai cocktails, celebrated an official ribbon cutting on Friday, June 23. Owners James and Piya Cameron also own the original Thaiverse restaurant in Lovettsville, Virginia.

Mayor Betsy Davis, Middleburg Business & Professional Association’ President, Punkin Lee and Middleburg Economic Development’s Chairman, Vincent Bataoel were on hand to welcome the new business to the community.

Piya Cameron and Mayor Davis cut the ribbon to signify the official opening of the new restaurant that is a welcome addition to the Middleburg community. ML

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Photos: 1. Piya Cameron and Mayor Davis cut the ribbon.

2. Piya and James Cameron owners of Thaiverse Restaurant.

3. Tables are set and ready to seat customers. 4. The Thaiverse Restaurant at the corner of Madison St. and Federal St. NE. 5. A view of the bar, where traditional Thai cocktails are served along with other American favorites.

MEET MIDDLEBURG

Kevin Brundle, tennis director Story by Kerry Phelps Dale

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he new tennis director at Middleburg Tennis Club (MTC) comes to the small club from a large public facility in Rome, Georgia, and couldn’t be happier with the move.

“The way the people treat each other and the family atmosphere — that’s what sold me on the club,” Kevin Brundle said of his initial interviews and visit to Middleburg.

After spending a number of years promoting and directing tournaments at his last job, Kevin looks forward to introducing new events like tennis-style Jai Alai and continuing the popular Pickle Ball and Compass Draw at MTC. But it’s in working with families, the grass roots of developing players and programs that Kevin is most passionate.

The Michigan bred and raised tennis pro has taught and directed tennis programs for 12 years in Florida, Connecticut, Maryland and Georgia. He draws similarities between New Canaan, Connecticut, and Middleburg,

“The love of tennis and both very active. And │ the feeling, the vibe.”

He loves the game of tennis and at the age of 32 he hopes to play, “as long as my body holds up.” With a respectable 5.0 tennis rating, Kevin said “I’m most confident on the court,” and proved that with his 2-0 winning debut in the Morgan Dennis Cup in June, when he played No. 1 doubles with club manager Vaughn Gatling.

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Middleburg Tennis Club and the area have everything Kevin and Lauren appreciate. “I love the atmosphere here,” said Kevin.

“This is my dream job.” ML New tennis director Kevin Brundle. Photo courtesy of Middleburg Tennis Club.

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RACE, RACING

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iscussions of racial issues can be polarizing for some and uncomfortable for many in our society. The subject's sensitivity indicates its continuing relevance as reflected in the turbulent events of recent times: a historically black schoolhouse in Loudoun, Virginia, was marred with racist graffiti this year, profuse distrust in the fairness of law enforcement has led to extensive protests, and buzz-

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words such as "identity politics" and "white privilege" are routinely tossed around by pundits on the evening news.

Acknowledging the broader context of this subject, we can explore the topic from a familiar vantage: art as a commentary on our culture, and specifically, equestrian art.

As part of their “Heroes and Underdogs” series — which showcases “challenges and triumphs of those who struggled against adversity, overcame great odds and won our hearts with their passion and determination” — the National Sporting Library and Museum welcomed visitors to a free lecture with Dr. John Ott, a John H. Daniels Fellow and a professor of art history at James Madison University. His areas of expertise includes

American art history before 1945, with emphasis on social class and its intersections with ethnicity and gender.

The evening began with a cordial meetand-greet with hors d’oeuvres from Side Saddle Café. Fields of Athenry, the lecture series’ sponsor, provided prosecco and rosé to help attendees cool down from the summer’s sweltering heat. Guests gradually trickled into the library, took their seats and were off to the races!

The subject of Ott’s talk was the work of Eadweard Muybridge, who expatriated from England to America in his thirties and settled in San Francisco during the California Gold Rush. A bookseller and printer by trade, he experimented with portrait and landscape photography; his stereographs of Yosemite Valley in its yawning immensity and unsullied glory are familiar icons of the frontier.

In the 1870s, his experimental time-lapse photography caught the eye of railroad tycoon, former governor of California and thoroughbred breeder Leland Stanford. Stanford invited Muybridge to his farm in Palo Alto to confirm or debunk his “theory of unsupported gait,” the simultaneous suspension of all four of a horse’s hooves in midair while at a gallop.

Muybridge, who possessed an artist’s eye and a scientist’s methodology, arranged a gauntlet of cameras with shutter triggers, ultimately confirming Stanford’s hypothesis.

The 12 frames captured at Stanford’s farm were featured in Time’s “100 Most Influential Images of All Time” last year.

The assignment changed the course of Muybridge’s work. In 1887, Muybridge accepted a position at the University of Pennsylvania, where he began his pioneering photography project, Animal Locomotion.

Muybridge set up an array of cameras to capture and dissect the inner workings of a

second, examining those overlooked movements that comprise children leapfrogging, a buffalo sauntering and a black jockey galloping down a track. This final series was the subject of Dr. Ott’s presentation.

Those frames contain a robust microcosm. By zooming out of the photographs we see the larger picture – a snapshot of Gilded Age Philadelphia, Jim Crow America and complex racial tensions. The photograph itself is a stark black and white; the messages contained within are all shades of gray.

Though history has largely erased their legacy, black jockeys were a familiar sight at the racetrack during the Gilded Age (c.

1870–1900). “Successful riders achieved a measure of respect, celebrity and even substantial incomes available to few other AfricanAmericans at the time,” Ott said.

Jockeys’ independence and opportunity set them apart from their black peers, 80 percent of whom were menial laborers while the rest were barbers, caterers and coachmen — middle-class professionals in trades deemed “too servile” for whites.

In fact, black jockeys were very well represented on the racetrack. Although African-Americans accounted for 13 percent of Philadelphia’s population, the largest concentration of African-Americans outside of the South, they made up 22 percent of jockeys, and won 13 of the Kentucky Derby’s first 15 runnings since its inauguration in 1875. The racetrack was one realm exempt from segregation, an “exception to these rules of the color line, both in the stands, and on the oval,” Ott notes.

One jockey in particular was a standout.

“At the height of his career in the late 1880s, Isaac Murphy was likely the highest paid rider in America and, adjusting for income, the equivalent of a multimillionaire. His excellent track record had allowed him to negotiate

generous contracts, and in time he came to own a lavish home, real estate holdings and several horses,” Ott said.

Murphy epitomized the sporting world’s elegance: dapper, virtuous and professional in his demeanor and his skillfulness. Yet these compliments were barbed, backhanded attacks against Murphy’s race; his praise came at the expense of his African-American brethren. He was portrayed as an exception to his race’s “immoderation, depravity and propensity for violence,” Ott said.

Black jockeys were often likened to centaurs, a nasty insult that invoked a bestial, sub-human physicality. While gambling at the racetrack was tolerated in whites as a gentlemanly pastime, the same vice was perceived as indicative of blacks’ inherent impulsiveness and inferior rationality.

There is then, of course, the simple fact that history has silenced and erased the legacy of black jockeys for more than a century. Recently, academia has unearthed and reevaluated this subject.

The art world has seen a similar, parallel resurgence, most notably in the work of Andre Pater, whose exhibit “In a Sporting Light” is on display at the National Sporting Library and Museum until Aug. 13. Among Pater’s oil pastels are sympathetic portrayals of black jockeys. Pater’s artwork and Dr. Ott’s lecture thereby form a symbiotic relationship; the former gives the marginalized jockeys a face, while the latter lends them a voice. ML

On p. 48, top: A set of frames from Animal Locomotion featuring the anonymous African American jockey on Annie G. On p. 48, bottom: A portrait of Eadweard Muybridge taken by Frances Benjamin Johnston c. 1900. Above: One of Muybridge’s sublime stereographs of Yosemite Valley.

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By Beth Rasin

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f you’re strolling down a Middleburg sidewalk and catch a sudden movement in a store window, you may have just glimpsed one of the many canines (and the occasional feline) who grace the local shops and offices.

At Sonabank, for instance, Bichons Frises Cara Mia and Coco BiChanel often dash back and forth between windows, especially if they spy a dog outside. They’ve been coming to the bank with senior vice president Linda Sandridge since the branch opened on Main Street in 2011.

“Sometimes I’ll be sitting at my desk, and all of a sudden I’ll look up, and tourists will be taking a picture of the dogs through the window,” Sandridge said.

But it’s not just passersby who reap the benefits of the calming canines.

“I forgot sometimes how intimidating it can be to be in a bank, if you’re applying for a job or a loan,” said Sandridge, whose office displays a painting of her first bichon frise, named Sue Sue and art depicting the breed.

“Coco once jumped into the lap of a woman working on a mortgage loan, and you could just see the tension drain from her face.”

“Coco” and Cara Mia are sometimes joined by branch manager Natalie Lacaze’s Catahoula Leopard hound mix, Stella, and visitors often bring their own dogs as well,

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with biscuits on offer in the lobby as well as the standard coffee.

Since dogs seem to be everywhere you find horse people, it’s no surprise that both The Tack Exchange and The Tack Box have pet “employees” watching over the merchandise.

Claire Nichols’ yellow English Labrador is an institution at The Tack Exchange on Federal Street. “People will come in just to see her,” said sales associate Georgie Summers.

“She’s quite a character.”

She’s most likely to be seen at the store, which sells new and used horse tack and rider apparel, on weekends — but she’s currently on maternity leave, having just had her first litter of five puppies. Once they’ve been weaned, she’ll be back on duty.

“She greets people and loves kids, and when she’s tired she’ll lie down in the office,” said Summers. “We have a water bowl for dogs that come in, and we’re very animal friendly.”

Just a block down Federal Street, Rachel Efird’s Cardigan Corgi Ruby is on duty at her station in the bridle case at The Tack Box. “She’s grown up here,” said Efird. “I picked her up in Upperville when she was eight weeks old, and she came right here.”

Now six, Ruby spends lots of time sleeping, although she does get up for certain favored customers, especially Faith Fort, who stops by with her Corgis

Biscuit, Jelly and Spencer.

Given the size of the two-story store, however, she enlists some help from Mike the patched white tabby cat. Tack Box owner Berk Lee brought Mike back from New Orleans after a rescue mission to the area with Middleburg Humane Foundation following Hurricane Katrina.

“He has his own room that he sleeps in at night, or he’d ride the saddles,” said Efird with a laugh, adding that his job description includes quality control, greeting customers and sometimes security.

In his down time, he can be found sunning himself out back on the porch steps, where he has squirrel friends, but he’s not allowed out the front door. “If he goes out the front door, Punkin [Lee, from Journeyman Saddlery across the street] will call,” said Efird.

Everyone has a least favorite part of their job, and for Mike, that’s UPS delivery time.

He hisses at the driver, who, said Efird, does not carry cat treats.

But he also participates in charity work, as he and Ruby both wore red noses May 25 for Red Nose To End Hunger day. Ruby also walks in the Middleburg Corgi Corps during the town’s annual Christmas Parade, and both animals have been known to dress up for the holidays.

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Day | From page 50 Zoey the rescued German shorthair pointer sits among the supplies in John Deering’s Middleburg Auto Parts store, usually sleeping but sometimes practicing her tricks: jumping through hula hoops or over stacked boxes of merchandise.

She especially likes kids and will leave her spot in the back of the store, where she sleeps with her stuffed opossum, if she hears them.

“She doesn’t visit everyone, but if she hears a kid’s voice, she will always come,” said Deering. “Some people have kids who say they want to go to the auto store to see Zoey!”

While the door to the store is often open, Zoey has never gone out the front. “It’s like she doesn’t know it exists,” said Deering. “It works like an invisible fence, and she respects the boundaries.”

Deering, who started working at the store in 1983 and bought the business in 1998, hardly remembers a time without a canine mascot in his store. “I think I went six months without a dog when I lost one once.

I said, ‘It’s too much heartbreak.’ But then I started searching the internet again…” he said.

Meanwhile, at Marcy Harris’ Stitch embroidery shop, one or two French bulldogs, Mitzi or Minnie, may be found sleeping on the sofa as you enter the store on Federal Street if they’re not in the front window. Harris has discovered that nothing gets a reaction on social media like photos of the white and fawn young dogs.

“My dogs love kids, and kids love dogs, so they’re a nice way to entertain if someone brings children with them,” Harris said. “The dogs get a lot out of it too. They love being here and meeting people.

“It’s a really dog friendly town,” Harris added. “Everyone has them, and they’re welcome here. I feel like it’s becoming acceptable to bring a pet to work even in mainstream life.

I’ve lived here 20 years, and as long as a dog is on a leash, I’ve never seen one turned away anywhere — even in the Safeway!” ML

On p. 50 (left): Zoey surveys her shop at Middleburg Auto Parts (photo by John Deering). On p. 50 (right): The Tack Box’s resident cat Mike greets customers to the store but remains suspicious of the UPS driver (photo by Beth Rasin). Above: Ruby spends most of her day sleeping on the bridle case at The Tack Box (photo by Beth Rasin). Bottom: Coco BiChanel and Cara Mia adorn the window at Sonabank on Main Street (photo by Linda Sandridge).

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Olympic gold medalist Phillip Dutton on Mighty Nice at the 2016 Great Meadow International. Photo by Callie Broaddus.

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Calendar of

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Great Meadow International (5:30-6:30 p.m.): See the world’s top riders compete in the only FEI (International Governing Body) Eventing Nations Cups held in North America. For three days, the US team will compete against riders from the 14 other eventing nations. 1-day general admission car pass $35; weekend general admission car pass $50. For more information visit greatmeadowinternational.com.

7/9

An Afternoon in Aldie at the Institute Farm and Furr Farm (2-3 p.m.): The Mosby Heritage Area Association presents a historical tour of Aldie, Virginia.

The program begins at the Institute Farm, 22265 Oatlands Road and will then proceed to the Furr Farm at 40590 Snickersille Turpike, Admission is $30 for MHAA members and $40 for non-members. To purchase tickets or for more information, please visit mosbyheritage.org/events.

7/11

Yappy Hour at Salamander Resort & Spa (5-7 p.m.): Treat your dog and yourself to Salamander’s weekly Yappy Hour! Watch as your pooch tests their skills in the obstacle course, while you indulge in a special menu from Gold Cup Wine Bar featuring Sharing Chow including our Pimento Cheese “Hush Puppies” and a refreshing Puptail Menu with our Spicy Pup-arita with Blanco tequila. A portion of the proceeds are donated to the Middleburg Humane Foundation. For more information, please call 540-326-4070.

7/15

Purceville Wine & Food Festival at Fireman’s Field (2-8 p.m.): Wineries and vineyards will be sampling a wide array of varietals helping you taste and learn about each one. Food, wine, cider, arts & crafts and live music will all be available at the festival. Admission is

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$20 in advance, $30 at the gate and $5 for designated drivers. For more information, please visit purcellvillewineandfood.com.

7/16

Yoga at the Vineyard at Three Fox Vineyards (10:45-11:45 a.m.): Join Kate Powell of Wild Sacred Journey and start your day with a grounding and relaxing all-levels yoga class in the meadow on the edge of a bubbling stream. Bring a picnic for after class. Special discounts on bottles or glasses of wine for all participants.

Admission is free. For more information visit threefoxvineyards.com/events.

7/21

Dinner and Late Swim at the Middleburg Community Center Pool (6-8:30 p.m.): Part of the Doc Saffer Summer Series, three free family events made possible by The Luminescence Foundation. Admission is free.

For more information, please visit middleburgcommunitycenter.com/calendar1/.

7/23

Vane yas a at Gre en hi l l Winery & Vineyards (1011:30 a.m.): Join Amy Rizzotto, owner and founder at Move Well DC and Yoga Heights, at Greenhill Winery for an hour of yoga, plus breakfast and mimosas. Admission is $25. For more information, please call 540-687-6968.

7/27

National Scotch Day Dinner with Glenmorangie at Salamander Resort & Spa (7-10 a.m.): To celebrate, Salamander is teaming up with Glenmorangie to taste through signature and reserve scotches and pair them with an exquisite menu built exclusively for these scotches by Executive Chef, Ryan Arensdorf. Admission is $150 per person. For reservations, please call 540-326-4070.

7/28

Open Late Concert Series at the National Sporting Li-

brary & Museum (6-8 p.m.): The Open Late concert series is back for its third year!

Join NSLM for country music from Silver Tones Swing Band, family fun and food from Hammerdown BBQ and Smiley's Ice Cream. Picnics are welcome. Admission is free but no glass containers or outside alcohol is permitted. Cash bar featuring wine from Greenhill Winery & Vineyards and beer. For more information, please contact Jessica Festa at 540-687-6542 ext. 35 or email jfesta@nationalsporting.org.

7/30

2nd Annual Piper Cup Polo Match at Banbury Cross (3-8 p.m.): The 2nd Annual Piper Cup is a polo benefit for the Middleburg Humane Foundation at Banbury Cross Polo Club located in Middleburg, Virginia. The event will take place on Sunday July 30th, 2017. The event will consist of exhilarating polo matches, a silent auction, VIP tent, DJ Snow White, Amazing Grace the Mule, and more! Purchase seating under the catered & beautifully decorated VIP tent or purchase a tailgating spot and cheer on your favorite team! General admission is $10, tailgate spots are $50, VIP $150, VIP table $900. For more information or to purchase tickets, please visit banburycrosspoloclub. com/copy-of-shop.

8/5

Bluemont’s 2017 Family Fun Fest at The Hill School (7:30 p.m.): The popular concerts series will kick off with the Martinsburg Jazz Orchestra. This 16-piece big band ensemble has been performing at a variety of venues in the Shenandoah Valley region for more than 20 years.

Concertgoers are encouraged to bring a lawn chair or a blanket to sit on, and a picnic to enjoy before the show. All Middleburg concerts begin at 7:30 p.m. Admission is $5 per person, $4 for Bluemont friends and seniors, $2 for kids under twelve. For reservations, please call 540-955-8186.

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LOUDOUN CARES KICKS OFF 11TH YEAR OF CLAUDE MOORE COMMUNITY BUILDERS

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arlier this month, the Loudoun Cares Claude Moore Community Build-

ers launched their eleventh year of providing outstanding community service in Loudoun County.

The CMCB program welcomed 35 new students at the Student/Parent Orientation held at PaulDavis Restoration in Ashburn.

Following orientation was their kick-off overnight retreat at the Northern VA 4H Education Center in Front Royal.

Each Builder will be completing over 100 hours of volunteer service with local nonprofits over the next 10 months. “These students come from all over Loudoun County often only knowing one or two other Builders.

They leave as a well-functioning team thanks to the expertise of the 4-H facilitators. This is essential to the success of our program.” commented Valerie Pisierra, Loudoun Cares Program Administrator. During the retreat, the Builders participated in a series of teambuilding activities that targeted communication, leadership, and time management skills. These activities were all metaphors for the challenges that Builders will encounter at their future nonprofit placements.

This program year, Loudoun Cares is partnering with 25 Loudoun County nonprofit organizations. Their assigned Builders will each provide the organization with 50 hours of dependable volunteer service during the year. Last year, the collective monetary value of Builders’ completed volunteer service exceeded $124,000. Since the inception of the program, the Builders have contributed just over 26,800 volunteer hours to Loudoun County.

The Builders’ reputation for working hard, being proactive and respectful of their surroundings and for the individuals with whom they work, has made them a volunteer commodity. The local nonprofit organizations have come to rely on, not just the individual placement service hours (50 required), but also on their group service hours (30 required). Many times, with very short notice, CMCB can provide Builders to assist organizations with their events.

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be as fantastic as the year’s prior”, said Sue Khalil, Executive Director of Loudoun Cares, “and we find our Builders get more fantastic with each new year. Their spirit of service and energy is contagious”.

This year’s Builders represent 14 Loudoun County high schools. Maeve McQuillan, Pranav Nagendra, Yash Kadigari, Chloe Marshall, Hamza Aziz, Namitha Kapa, Rohit Ramakrishnan, (Briar Woods); Vihita Kanteti, Sonal Prakash, (Dominion Academy); Cher Jiang, Meenakshi Kakani, Seshadri Kakani, Sonia Jethwani, (Freedom); Neha Malik, (King Abdullah Academy) Lana Bennett, Anna Morris, (Middleburg Academy); Feras Alsaiari , (Park View); Julian Bernard, Kiran Bajal, Kyana Cutting, Lucy Eckman, Rhea Agarwal, (Potomac); Brian Kapusta, Maria-Paula Proano, (Riverside); Rishika

Randev, Anisha Kohli, Arul Kumar, Harshita Pathipati, Laya Bharath, Anuraag Kaloji, (Rock Ridge); Alekzander Massiah, (Stone Bridge); Daniel Carr, (Thomas Jefferson High School of Science Technology); Kate Sulek, (Tuscarora); Allison Nunez, (Virginia Academy); Nicole Stuva, (Woodgrove).

For information on sponsoring this program, please contact Sue Khalil, Suek@Loudouncares.org. ML Loudoun Cares is a nonprofit organization serving the Loudoun community through the Loudoun Cares Information and Referral Helpline (703)669-4636; Loudoun Cares Volunteer Center (volunteer. loudouncares.org); Claude Moore Community Builders. For more information, please visit www.loudouncares.org or call 703-669-2351.

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