SEEN & SCENE
Photo by Viviane Warren
Former FBI and CIA Director William Webster was among the guests at the book signing event.
Photo by Viviane Warren
General David Petraeus, former CIA director, commanded the US coalitions in both Iraq and Afganistan came to Middleburg to speak and sign his new book written with Andrew Roberts, “Conflict: The Evolution of Warfare from 1945 to Ukraine.” Michael J. Morrell, former acting director and deputy director of the Central Intelligence Agency was on hand for the event at the American Legion Hall in Middleburg. He is the husband of Mary Beth Morrell of Middleburg Books.
Goose Creek Association and Land Trust of Virginia’s
FILM Night 2/23
ENVIRONMENTAL
Photo by Vicky Moon
The name of Middleburg’s new postmaster was incorrectly spelled in our holiday issue of Country ZEST, so apologies to the ever affable and multi-talented Terence Fells-Danzer, a great addition to the post office and the town. And while we’re at it, let’s re-print the names of his son, Lincoln, and three daughters, Reagan, Violet and Scarlet.
Come out and enjoy an evening of short environmental films followed by an open discussion with local conservationists to learn more about how you can create an impact in conserving our beautiful rural landscape. At the event you will also have an opportunity to talk individually with Soil and Water Conservation District representatives to learn more about cost-share programs and how to sign up for them.
Middleburg Town Clerk Rhonda North, with Punkin Lee, was among the honorees at the year-ending Middleburg Business and Professional Association gathering, presented with the 2023 Town Figure Award. Also recognized were long-time UPS driver Mike Elliott (Power of One Award); Mickey Bettis, the do-it-all Safeway stalwart (Front Line Employee Award); Perry “Buck” Robinson, the town’s maintenance chief (Behind the Scenes Award); the late Dee Dee Hubbard, founder and editor of the Middleburg Eccentric (Dorothy Lee Award); the staff of the Northwest Federal Credit Union (Leven Powell Award) and the Middleburg Hunt Review at Christmas in Middleburg (Event of The Year). Photo courtesy of University of Michigan Athletic Department
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 23 5:30pm Light Refreshments & Reception 6-7:30pm Films & Discussion The Hill School’s Sheila C. Johnson Performing Arts Center 130 Madison Street, Middleburg, Va. 20117 This event is FREE! Donations are graciously accepted.
PREREGISTRATION IS ENCOURAGED
Register online at landtrustva.org/events
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Blake Corum, Michigan’s star running back by way of little old Rectortown, Virginia surely improved his NFL draft status with a memorable performance in the national championship game against the University of Washington in January. The senior and potential No. 1 draft pick merely gained 134 yards rushing, ran for the game-breaking touchdown—his second score of that memorable night—and was named the offensive MVP in a resounding Wolverines’ victory. And by the way, next time you see a closeup of Corum’s left arm—check out this photo for example—note the letters RECTORTOWN tattooed from his shoulder to elbow.
MIDDLEBURG SUSTAINABILITY COMMITTEE| Winter 2024
