ZEST

ZEST

For a moment we thought we were in the offices of a certain local attorney when we spotted Cissy Rice and Candy Glascock. But no, we were at Slater Run Vineyard for members night. Ho, Ho, Ho.

Photo by Vicky Moon

Piedmont Pride was a roaring zesty success at Buchanan Hall.

Photo by Vicky Moon

Common Grounds owner Duane Ellis, Kara Dallman, executive director of Our Military Kids, and Jimmy Harris of Middleburg at a recent fundraising event for an organization that offers youngsters of deployed National Guard, deployed Reserve, or post 9/11 combatinjured service members extracurricular activity grants that build the child’s selfconfidence, enhance family wellness, and strengthen a shared sense of community.

Photo by Leonard Shapiro

Country ZEST notes there are so many worthy local charities and in our area. We want to call attention to the Middleburg Fire Department. This follows a late summer barn fire which resulted in a total loss of the building but no loss of life. We have learned the workers would appreciate food, or better yet, someone to deliver / or come to the station and cook dinners for them. Gift cards to food businesses in town are a thought. Take the cards to the town office to get them to the firefighters and rescue personnel, they then can order whatever. Another suggestion is to pay for a catering company to go in and feed the troops. And finally, this note: Don’t try to leave/ drop off a check or any money, it will just go to the County’s General fund, where any entity can get it, and not necessarily to the Middleburg crew.

Photo by Vicky Moon

The Rev. Weston Mathews during a light moment while baptizing Lola Boyce-Gomez as her mother Emma Boyce and father Damian Gomez also participate at Grace Episcopal Church in The Plains. With best wishes to all.