Keswick Life Digital Edition October 2015

KESWICK Lifestyles in Keswick and its’ environs - October 2015

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Winners! also: only in keswick, life happens, what’s cooking, overheard, keswick scene and much more

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WIRTLAND ~ Circa 1860 Considered to be the finest example of Gothic Revival Architecture in all of Virginia, this house is ideally situated on 112+ acres in Westmoreland County. The main floor has many unique features including marble and heart pine floors, 13ft ceilings, Gothic arches, and a walnut stair case. The 5200+ sf house is constructed of brick and covered with scored stucco and offers 5 BR and 3+ BA. The English park like setting and beautiful approach to the house only add to the grandeur of the estate. The land is a mixture of open setting and hardwoods. House and land are protected by the National Register of Historic Places and Virginia Landmarks Register.

RED BANK FARM ~ A hidden historic gem with absolute privacy encompassed by over 2.5 miles of the Rivanna River (Virginias first designated scenic river). The Circa 1850 Greek Revival house has 5 bedrooms and 3.5 baths and is two stories over an English basement. The main floor has plenty of room to spread out, 9 foot ceilings, large center hall, living room, study, dining room, country kitchen and a half bath. The house has all its original wood work, including heart pine floors and seven working fireplaces. The almost 500 acres is primarily in mixed hardwoods with about 50 acres in pastured hayfields. The land has many trails for horses or walking with stunning views of the river. The current timber value is over $500.000.

ANNANDALE ~ Circa 1805 Federal brick estatelocated in beautiful Orange County, just minutes from Gordonsville and 25 minutes to Charlottesville. The 3800 square foot manor house has twelve foot ceilings on the main floor and 10 foot on the second. The recent renovations spared no expense and include a new master suite, country kitchen, and all new mechanicals. The mostly open 63 acres includes two guest cottages, an original Sears barn (converted into a stable and entertainment center), swimming pool, extensive plantings and a newly constructed four acre lake. All of which make this property an ideal turnkey country estate.

PUMPHOUSE ROAD ~ Small horse property located in the heart of Somerset and the Keswick Hunt. This mostly open & fenced 14.5 acre offering has a 3 bedrm & 3 bathrm house built in the 1940’s. Many recent improvements include a finished basement, 2 renovated bathrooms & remodeled kitchen. Situated at the end of county road w/great privacy. 4-stall stable w/tack rm, wash stall & 2 new sheds make this a great horse property.

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QUARLES MOUNTAIN ~ Stunning mountain views! 22 acres located minutes from the town of Orange in the beautiful Rapidan road area. The land is a mix of green pasture and woods with a cleared elevated building site from which the view is incredible. Ideal as a small horse property or just a private estate to build a home with a million dollar view.

AERIE c. 1850 ~ Located in the Somerset area of Orange, just 2.5 miles from Gordonsville and 22 miles from Charlottesville. The 1850 manor home has had numerous improvements completed by the present owners, using only the finest materials including a new, paneled living room (20x34), country kitchen and laundry/mudroom. Also in the main house are four bedrooms, dining room, breakfast room, study, original living room, library and two galleries.

The 170 acre estate is further enhanced by a four bedroom guesthouse, three bedroom tenant house, two new garage/workshops, smokehouse, swimming pool formal gardens, 3-stall stable and a fenced cutting/vegetable garden.

Justin H. Wiley 434.981.5528

PIEDMONT OFFICE 132A East Main Street, Orange, VA 22960 Each Office is Independently Owned and Operated.

Tel: 540.672.3903

Fax: 540.672.3906

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THE COLUMNISTS Mary Morony author of the novel Apron Strings is a Charlottesville native and long time resident of Keswick. Raising four children to adulthood and her unique perspective on life has given her lots of food for thought. She now lives on a farm in Orange County with three dogs, two guineas and no cat. Check out more about Mary’s work, blog and life at www.marymorony.com.

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This brick & slate, c.1961 residence rests on one of the most dramatic, serene & protected sites in Albemarle County & yet the 13 acres are only 10 minutes to town. More than 180 degree views of the Blue Ridge and Ragged Mountains, Charlottesville & farmland on the way to the Blue Ridge surround this stately 4-5 bed, 4.5 bath home & guest cottage. A mountaintop setting, yet the approach is via a paved, gradual ascent and the generous rear lawn is totally level. 12-foot ceilings, 3 fireplaces. 6 additional acres available, with stunning building site. MLS# 538038

Large, well maintained, brick home in Albemarle provides potential to create a noteworthy country property. 20% of acreage open meadow on the banks of a meandering stretch of the North Fork, Rivanna (which defines rear property line). Wonderful views of lake behind the home, which screened porch overlooks. There is a pool and hot tub, hardwood floors, 3 fireplaces, 1st floor bedroom suite, GREAT floor plan with kitchen open to family room, 5 large bedrooms, potential in-law quarters. So much potential! Dennis Woodriff (434) 531-0140. MLS# 538175 401 Park Street Charlottesville, VA 22902

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Winners!

It was a busy month in Keswick and the environs with winners from all walks of life - a dog, a couple of horses with their riders and a politician. Get all the details and more and be sure to tell it to Keswick Life!

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POLITICS

Read all about it! Supervisor race - who won? the big Albemarle County Supervisor seat race for the Rivanna District! More importantly than who won might be will the person that won actually do what they say they would. Here are their words, politics is not a spectactor sport - get involved and keep the winner in check!

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Liz Delaney takes on the adventure of the renovation of the historic Inn at Willow Grove by personally interviewing the owners and a guest who recently stayed at the inn.

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BUSINESS INSIDER

Janie Ober is making pillows from recycled equestrian

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OVERHEARD Here and there... in Keswick by the Numbers 100 years plus “Opening Meet” again held at Cloverfields 130 ham biscuits and fortified coffee served 11 ½ couples of Hounds await the sound of huntsman’s horn Uncountable...

Riders mounted on horses and ponies, hilltoppers, and

the followers on foot

History Cloverfields is the Keswick Hunt Club’s ‘Garden of Eden’ from which it has never been banished. The club was created at Cloverfields. The “Big House” there served as the first clubhouse. Opening Meet is always (and always will be) held at Cloverfields with a gathering on the lawn for ham biscuits and fortified coffee.

On and Off The Market “Merrie Mill Farm” with 407 acres, that once was listed at $6.750m has now worked its way down to $3.950m over 911 days. The circa 1860 manor home has 4 beds and 6 baths. 1118 Club Drive in Keswick Estate, a new 4 bedroom, 4.5 bath French manor home, is reduced from $1,488m to $1,379m after 120 days on the market. There are 3 price reductions on Clarks Tract, #554 a 3,614 sf home with 4 beds and 3.5 baths on 3 acres is down from $625k to $525k. #388 with 1,308 sf, 2 beds and 2 baths on 2.8 acres is down from $249k to $245.9k and #600 with 960 sf with 3 bedrooms and 1 bath is down from $194.9k to $184.9k. There were 7 resale price reductions in Glenmore, and 119 Distan Court in Hidden Hills with 5,764 sf, 5 beds and 5 baths is down from $750k to $725k.

We love to compare the price on sold homes. There were 5 in Glenmore. 3512 Glasgow Lane with 2,715 sf, 4 bed and 3.5 baths sold full price cash at $558k. 3434 Darby Rd with 2,715 sf, 4 beds and 3.5 baths was $598k and sold for $550k cash. 1520 Bremberton Lane with 2,078 sf, 3 beds and 2 baths listed at $519k sold for $510k cash. 3345 Darby Road with 3,776 sf, 4 beds and 4.5 baths listed at $659k and sold for $645 and 3488 Devon Pines with 4,001 sf, 4 beds and 4.5 baths listed at $638 and sold for $560k.

Ridgeway Farm in Fluvanna and a 22947 Zip had 2 sales. 102 West Ridge Court with 1,810 sf, 3 beds, 2 baths on 2 acres listed at $314.9k and sold for $307.9k. 100 West Ridge Road with 2,063 sf, 4 beds and 3 baths on 2 acres listed at $319.9k and sold for $315k.

Just available is “Homestead Farm”, 915 Campbell Road, with 75 acres and a circa 1800, 5,600 sf, 4 bed, 3 bath farmhouse and it is NOT under a conservation easement. New resale listings in Glenmore, sure there are, 6 in fact from a 2 bed, 2 bath 1,550 sf home on 3400 Deanscroft Court at $399k up to $1.1m on Lot 7 Carroll Creek with 5,043 sf, 5 beds and 4 baths.

Glenmore also dominates the under contract list with 3361 Carroll Creek with 5,71 sf, 5 beds and 6.5 baths priced at $1.349m. 3104 Lynfarne Lane with 6,077 sf, 6 beds and 6.5 baths priced at $1.225m. 3068 Darby Road with 6,928 sf, 6 beds and 5.5 baths priced at $1.2975m. 3232 Heathcote Lane with 4,000 sf, 4 beds and 3.5 baths priced at $650k. And finally, 3437 Keswick Road with 2,192 sf, 4 beds and 2.5 baths was priced at $499.9k.

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Lynne Brubaker’s Zeiss.... earned his starters Agil- The Fall issue of Equestrian Quarterly is “out and ity Dog title which allows him to now compete in about”. Features include “The Hounds of Keswick,” the Advance level of agility. Once he gets his AAD EQ visited one of America’s oldest and most famous advance level title he will be in the Masters level. hunts, for an introduction to the elegant sport of foxhunting. A six page spread with photos of the Hunt Club interiors, Tony Gammell, huntsman since 2000, Nancy Wiley, new elected MFH, Sally Lamb, As we all know, Charlottesville has been missing Nancy Nagro, Barclay Rives and Janet and Sumter a good brunch spot but Tempo is trying to change Pendergrast. Also featured, an article on Montpelier, that. Ashley Williams just helped design the Sun- and in addition “Pillow Talk” describing designer day Brunch Menu, eat in peace while the kids en- Janie Scrader Ober’s of Gordonsville new busijoy the chaperoned “disco room”. ness…equestrian inspired pillows….a reprint of this article can be found on page 21 in this issue of Keswick Life.

New Brunch

Photograph of the Month

Pictured at the recently held “Keswick Hunt Club Puppy Show”,

Sandy Rives auctioning one of the champion puppies being shown by Hugh Wiley. No, the high bidder does not “buy “ the puppy, his bid sponsors the puppy for the 2015 Hunt Season.

The evening and auction raised over $15,000 in support of the Keswick Hounds.

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“Stuart practically raised my husband, Gary Gibson, and Gary spent his summers at Pagebrook working with the horses and dogs. Stuart had tremendous influence on Gary’s teen years and I suspect made him the “gentleman” that I loved. Well deserved tribute to Stuart, thank you Winkie and Keswick Life.“ Wallace Gibson “Can’t wait to read it!’ Anthony Corey “Yes he is charm personified.” Melinda Bennett “Fabulous!!! All of it, love it!!” Dolly Buswell “What a great magazine! Thanks for sending it to me. I was always very fond of Stuart.” Alison Abel

Weather November 1-2: Sunny; November 3-8: Rainy periods; warm, then cool; November 9-11: Sunny, cold; November 12-19: Rain, then flurries, cold; November 20-27: A few showers, mild; November 28-30: Snow showers, cold.

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GOING OUT Guide

Mark your calendars! Save the date! Don’t be late!

TRADITION Blessing of the Hounds

‘TIS THE SEASON Christmas in Middleburg

Where: Grace Church, Cismont When: Thursday, November 26, 10:00 am.

Where: Middleburg, Virginia When: December 4th, 5th, and 6th

First held on November 28, 1929, Grace Episcopal Church was one of the first

On the first Saturday in December, Middle-

churches in the country to have a “Blessing of the Hounds” service–a tradition that has continued each Thanksgiving Day since. By the late 1700’s in England, foxhunting had taken on the forms that remain today. It has been a popular sport in Virginia since colonial times, and it continues customs and traditions that are mostly English in origin. The blessing of hunting hounds is an ancient practice that today features traditions and rituals developed over the centuries. After the foxhunters, their horses and hounds, and even the foxes have been blessed, the hunt begins. All who attend “The Blessing of the Hounds” are welcome to follow across the road for a glimpse of this fascinating tradition.

DECK THE WALLS Sporting Art Auction Where: Keeneland Sales Pavillion , Lexington, Kentucky When: Wednesday, November 18th at 4 p.m.

Keeneland Association and Cross Gate Gallery of Lexington are once again

partnering to conduct the third annual Sporting Art Auction in the Keeneland Sales Pavilion.

Catalogs for the 2015 auction, which features 175 high-quality lots representing fine sporting art, American paintings and sculpture from renowned masters as well as talented new artists, are currently available online at The Sporting Art Auction.com. The artwork will be exhibited for public viewing in the Keeneland Sales Pavilion. Sporting Art Auction representatives will be on hand in the Pavilion’s Limestone Café to provide catalogs and further information to interested parties. Inquiries are welcome via the website, by email to info @ The Sporting Art Auction.com or by calling Cross Gate Gallery at (859) 233-3856. The auction represents an inspired collaboration between the world’s largest Thoroughbred auction house and the country’s premier gallery of fine sporting art and contemporary British figurative painting.

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2015 Sneak Peek Barrel Tastings

Where: Keswick Vineyards When: Saturday, November 21st, Sunday, November 22nd, Saturday, November 28th, and Sunday, November 29th

Spend some time getting up close and personal with Keswick Vineyards 2015 vintage with Winemaker Stephen Barnard as you get to experience a barrel tasting of this very promising vintage! Come taste these exceptional wines, such as our Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Chardonnay and Viognier as they develop and mature in the barrel. There will be 8 sessions, Saturday, November 21st, Sunday, November 22nd, Saturday, November 28th, and Sunday, November 29th from 10-1pm and from 2-5pm each day.

You will also have the opportunity to purchase “futures” of these wines at a discount during the barrel tastings! Space is limited at each session to ensure you have plenty of time to talk with Stephen, so please RSVP by phone at (434) 244-3341 x 105 or email to tastingroom@keswickvineyards.com to reserve your spot today! The cost is $30 per person ($20 for Wine Club Members) and must be paid at the time of reservation. Cancellations must be made 48 hours before the event in order to receive a refund.

HOLIDAY CHEER Holiday Open House Where: Monticello When: Sunday, November 29, 2015 - 9:00am to 4:30pm

Celebrate the beginning of the holiday season at Monticello’s FREE Third Annual Holiday Open House. Be among the first to see Monticello decorated for the holidays as you stroll through the first floor at your own pace. Discover unique holiday gifts at the Shop at Monticello, which will be offering tastings and treats. Sponsored by Sun Trust Foundation.

burg becomes a Christmas experience like no other. Middleburg is the perfect setting for evoking the Christmas spirit - tree lighting, a Christmas parade, shopping, caroling, and so much more. Give peace to the body, mind, and soul. Stay at one of the picturesque inns or the incomparable Salamander Resort and Spa. Relax in the countryside without missing a moment of the Christmas magic. Join one of the most fun filled family festivals of the year in Middleburg with activities, special events, great eats, the famous Middleburg Hunt Review, a milelong Christmas parade, and a Wine Crawl at the end of the day.

LIGHT IT UP Grand Illumination Community Celebration

Where: The Paramount Theater HANG IT UP Enchanted Extravaganza When: December 15th Join The Paramount Theater as they close Wreath Workshops Where: The Market at Grelen When: December 5th

Come enjoy a full day of fun at Grelen’s New Enchanted Extravaganza. In addition to the local vendors and the festive fare, they are hosting two wreath workshops during the day: 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.. Gather your friends and come celebrate the season.

Grelen Nursery has been making wreaths for years and in this workshop we will show you the “tricks of the trade” and help participants to create lovely full wreaths for themselves or as a gift. This is designed for all skill levels, but those with wreath-making experience are sure to have fun, too. Dan Gregg will start off the workshop with a 15 minute talk about the various greens being used in the wreaths and then there will be an instruction period for approximately 2 hours. All greens will be freshly cut from the fields here at Grelen Nursery.

out the 10th Anniversary celebration and illuminate the restored historical 33-foot vertical blade sign, a beacon for years to come.

Simply purchase a “Bring Back the Blade” button at the Theater or other area locations from September 1 to December 15, 2015.

Your button will be your “ticket” to the lively festivities! The event will include the illumination celebration outside of the Theater and will be followed by a holiday movie on the big screen after.

The Paramount Theater hopes you will join this community-wide celebration! The blade sign will restore this lost piece of Charlottesville history, enliven the downtown streetscape, and fully complete The Paramount Theater’s restoration!

Coffee, all of the greens, a standard wreath frame and a whole roll of burlap ribbon are included in the fee. Extra decorations will be sold a la carte at 15% off that day. $52.65 Lunch and local wine, beer & cider are also available for an extra fee. Save $10 off/person if you take this workshop on the day of Enchanted Extravaganza--EE Special: $50 plus tax/person (usually $60). Please bring your own pair of clippers if you have them.

Questions about the event, please call 540672-7268.

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Winners!

Party with Marty - Best in Show at the 2015 SPCA Critter Ball!

Meet Martin Sackson, the most lovable senior rescue from CASPCA!!! Marty came to the Sackson family in March of 2013 after a couple of stays at CASPCA. While his exact age is unknown, he has the attitude of a young pup and is up for just about anything!!!

BY MARK SACKSON with PHOTOGRAPHY BY ANDREA SHIREY love being part of a big family. It is a real party and that is why my motto is Party with Marty!!! I would tell everyone to support the CASPCA because their donations help find animals like me a good home and a good life!!!

Liza and Mark Sackson have lived in Charlottesville with their 4 children for the past 12 years. On their Keswick farm, they have 5 dogs, 3 house cats, 5 guinea pigs, 1 rabbit, 3 birds and a few hermit crabs!! They also have 2 ponies, chickens and countless SPCA barn cats!!! Best in Show contestant, Marty, was a 2013 adoptee from CASPCA and has melded easily into the Sackson menagerie. Liza and Mark are life-long animal lovers and advocates of the SPCA in general. The best pet is an adopted pet!

His favorite spot is the back of the family room sofa and while he loves sleeping under an electric blanket, he is quick to chase rabbits in the yard or the family cats (despite being “cat approved”

by CASPCA). Martin has a wonderful doghouse that was purchased at the 2013 Critter Ball and has been named “Marty Manor”. Marty enjoys surveying and patrolling the yard from its porch.

How old are you?

Not sure. I have a touch of gray in my beard and am missing a lot of teeth, but I count the day that I came to the Sacksons as my birthday, so I am going to say I am two.

How do you spend your days?

When I’m not enjoying my 2 delicious

bowls of kibble, I enjoy relaxing on the family sofa or playing with my brother Schnitzel. I like sunning myself outside and enjoy chasing whatever comes along, particularly UPS and FedEx trucks.

Those guys live in fear of me. Little do they know it’s all an act.

We would like to thank all of our friends and supporters in Keswick. Their support made all the difference in Marty’s victory.

What do you like most about your life?

I am living on a farm now with 4 other dogs, 5 cats, a rabbit, guinea pigs, 2 ponies and chickens, a lot of whom are CASPCA rescues like me. I love being able to go outside whenever I like and I

Who won the 2015 Albemarle Board of Supervisors Rivanna District?

The last day to register for voting was October 13th, so assuming your card was in hand and you cast your ballot your civic duty in complete. Keswick Life posed the following questions to these Rivanna District candidates since the winner’s decisions most impact the Keswick area.

The question is will the winner follow through with what he has promised?

We started out by letting the candidate give their boiler plate, but all three were asked the following questions: What are your campaign promises and how do they relate to “Keswickians”?

Did you grow up in this area? What are some things you have noticed over his years here that stands out or surprises you?

What do you think your best point is that would make a reader vote for you rather than someone else?

Road safety along route 231 is a big issue in Keswick. How will you assure residents, if elected, that this can be resolved

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and that you understand the issue?

Fun fact you would like Keswickians to know about you?

We have seen taxes increase dramatically while developers continue to put up more cookie cutter condos and unattractive apartments to accommodate the alarming rise in population size and density. Our county held an average of 30-40 thousand residents during most of my grandfather’s lifetime, but during my 48 years here, that has increased by nearly 100 thousand. Population increase leads to a viscious cycle of higher taxes and the need for more business growth. This kind of growth has not payed for itself.

Before you read on, here is what a board of supervisor does for the people. In our county, the Supervisor sets the tax rate, determines the budget, makes decisions on zoning and land use regulations and adopts the comprehensive plan.

Lawrence Gaughan (Independent)

As a third generation resident of our bucolic, pastoral, and richly historical county, I have had the honor of fostering lifelong friendships with many district residents (such as the Stevens family of Cismont), and I have the kind of unparalleled appreciation and deep connection to our land and our people that my partisan opponents are sorely lacking. There is nobody running for Rivanna District (or any other district) who has a greater desire to protect and preserve our way of life for generations to come. Our farming

heritage, historical significance, and the rural integrity of Keswick will be best served by someone who was born and raised here in our community.

“One of the most surprising things I have noticed over my lifetime in Albemarle County is the fact that growth does not pay for itself.”

The best point I could make as to why someone would be wise to vote for me in 2015 is the fact that I am an Independent in the truest sense of the word. As an Independent, I will be beholden to the will of the people rather than just be another politician who answers to one of these small partisan committees made up of people who are mostly not from our district. Having seen the before, during, and after of over 40 years of poor planning and out-of-control growth in various parts of the county such as Pantops and

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Hunt Clubs Shine Under The Lights At The PA National Horse Show

In Search Of The Best Field Hunter In North America

Theodora A. Randolph Field Hunter Championship founded in 1989, this event brings together fox hunting enthusiasts from all across the U.S. and Canada to participate in the week long trial. Mounted judges ride alongside the numbered contestants as they hunt with four area Fox Hunts. At the end of each day’s hunting, the judges announce the horse and rider combinations selected to compete in the finals held Saturday at Glenwood Park. The finals are held prior to the start of the first race.

The Saturday morning finals of the Field Hunter Championship give racing spectators an unique opportunity to watch high-level field hunter and rider combinations dressed in proper hunting attire in a performance test. Competitors participate in a mock hunt, and finalists are then asked individually to negotiate a handy hunter course in the center of the race course, for the championship title. They might be asked to dismount and re-mount from a log, unlatch a gate and close it from horseback, or trot over a fallen tree. The judges ask the riders to show each horse’s different hunting skills, and after these individual tasks are completed, the championship is decided.

Hunt Clubs Shine Under The Lights At The Pennsylvania National Horse Show

The Hunt Night Championship at the Pennsylvania National Horse Show, team members Jordan Sipe, Sandy Rives, Sommers Olinger, Jill Wilson, Jennifer Nesbit and Whitney Gammell did an outstanding job and brought home the Championship there as well! Sandy and

The Field Hunter Championship competition offers: 4 days of hunting privileges to the same horse and rider combination; eligibility for awards given out throughout the week; and General Admission tickets to the Virginia Fall Races and complimentary listing in the race program. The event is judged according to the manners, style and suitability of foxhunting mounts. Awards are also offered for Best Turned Out each day.

Judges have been drawn from foxhunts in Maryland, Virginia, Pennsylvania and South Carolina.

Mr. Coleman and his TB gelding “Flying Aces” showed impressive form negotiating the handy hunter type course and were ultimately named the 2015 North American Field Hunter Champions. Held the morning of the Virginia Races in Middleburg, Will and Ace won the Theodora A. Randolph Field Hunter Trophy and this will be the second time his name is engraved on that trophy!

Sommers continued their dominance in the Gentlemen’s Hack placing first and second respectively and Whitney, Sommers and Jill placed third in the Hunt Teams. Many thanks to Sally Lamb for all her contributions towards making our teams such a success. Photo by Al Cook Photography.

Another “Coleman” Wins Will

Coleman and the Conair Syndicate’s Tight Lines won the CCI2* at The Dutta Corporation Fair Hill International. Will laid down a flawless round under immense pressure — he had not one rail to spare to clinch the win— to take home the spoils in the Dutta Corp Fair Hill International. The 8-year-old gelding owned by the Conair Syndicate laid down the gauntlet in the dressage, earning a 42.5 to take the lead and never let it go. It was an exciting conclusion to the CCI2* as less than a rail separated the top three combinations. Heading into the arena as the overnight leader, Coleman and Tight Lines finished clear and inside the time allowed to secure victory. The pair had started off their weekend with a best-ever performance

in the dressage phase, scoring 42.5.

The 2007 French Thoroughbred gelding, owned by The Conair Syndicate, built confidence all the way around the cross-country track on Saturday, going double-clear in impressive fashion.

“It probably wasn’t the smoothest round I’ve ever had on him, but he left all [the rails] up and tried really hard,” said Coleman of his show jumping performance. “Anytime you win a threeday event it’s a big deal, especially at the two-star level and above, and this particular one has eluded me for a number of years; personally it’s an accomplishment.”

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of my work, I decided that once we were settled, I would make it a priority to do so. Thus, having been involved in the community, and coming to understand the strengths of Albemarle and the complexity of the issues facing the county, I felt with my skills and expertise I was prepared to run for the Board.

29 North, I will fight against the undue influence of big businesses, big developers, and the take-over of industrial, corporate farming.

The number one priority of a member of the county board is to make sure our county is running efficiently and balancing the budget. Currently, there is no sense of fiscal responsibility on the board.

I am committed to properly managing the financial resources of the county, assuring our children receive a quality education in our schools, ensuring that those who take care of our community can afford to live here, and preserving the natural beauty of our community while protecting the rights of our property owners.

The county coffers go to pay exorbitant salaries to unqualified county administrators such as Tom Foley, while we continually face shortfalls to our annual school budget and also fail to come up with sufficient funding for cleaning up our most precious and vital natural resource, the Rivanna Watershed.

In addition to protecting our environment, we need better planning for infrastructure. Gordonsville Rd, for example, is a beautiful rural road, but it has it’s dangers. My mother had an accident right where the road splits off from Rt. 22, and there are many close calls every day for folks pulling into traffic. While I am not in favor of more regulations or a decrease in the speed limit, I would propose that the county send out regular mailings to residents along the stretch from 22 to 15 reminding them to be more vigilant about driving in a conscientious manner in that area.

Although I am nationally recognized for my work in voter engagement, one thing many Keswick residents (and other county residents) do not know about me is that I am the founder and executive director of GOV360 (a non-partisan, non-profit voter engagement foundation). As long as voter participation remains low in these important local races, we will continue to elect board members who play the kind of partisan political games where cronyism takes precedent over education and the protection of the environment. If people like the way the county is run, with bloated budgets, out-of-control growth, graft, corruption, and painfully poor planning, they can vote for a Democrat or Republican. But if they are tired of business as usual, I offer the good people of my district the independent, common sense voice that they want and deserve. Please visit my website: www.gaughan-for-supervisor.com, and engage in local elections by spreading the word, contributing, and most importantly, by voting at your local polling place on November 3rd.

Norman Dill (Democrat)

What are your campaign promises and how

I wish to fairly represent the people of Keswick and their way of life. It has been faithfully preserved and maintained by generations of Keswickians.

do they relate to “Keswickians”? Did you grow up in this area? What are some things you have noticed over your years here that stands out or surprises you? I’ve been in Charlottesville for over 30 years; about 20 in the Ivy area, and the last 10 in Pantops. One thing that has surprised me is how the Barracks Road area has lost the horse and pastoral views over the years whereas the Keswick area has preserved its rural character.

What do you think your best point is that would make a reader vote for you rather than someone else? I have been involved in the community for the last 30 years with founding, and still running, Rebecca’s Natural Food. As half-owner of Harlowe-Powell Auctions until recently, I enjoyed serving many families in Keswick who were settling estates or downsizing. I appreciate how special Keswick is, and want to protect it.

Road safety along route 231 is a big issue in Keswick. How will you assure residents, if elected, that this can be resolved and that you understand the issue? Norman responds,

“I agree that Route 231 is terribly dangerous.

We need to address this issue with VDOT, the state police, local police, and the Board of Supervisors to create a longterm plan.”

First, we should reduce the speed limit, and enable police officers to enforce it. We could build places where trucks can be pulled over, or use some kind of tracking to make sure that these trucks and other dangerous vehicles are kept off Rt. 231. The shoulders of the road should be uniform and wider if possible so that dangerous drop-offs don’t lead to accidents.

I also think there should be strong voices for making the Southwest Mountains a part of the Rural Historic District, not just as a designation. And include more protection and certainly more involvement from the residents about what we want Keswick to look like in the future.

Fun fact you would like Keswickians to know about you? I’ve learned, while campaigning in Keswick, not to kiss babies. It is better to speak intelligently to all children including babies. And to kiss the dogs.

Richard Lloyd (Republican)

Hello, I am Richard Lloyd, candidate for Board of Supervisors in the Rivanna District. I was born in Greenwood, at the other end of Albemarle County. I moved with my mother to Hopewell, Virginia shortly thereafter, where I lived with and was raised by my grandparents in a very warm, loving environment. My career as a businessman in Fortune 500 companies and as a small business owner, took me and my wife Christy and our two children to towns throughout the country.

After retiring, we chose to return home to Albemarle county. Feeling that I had not been engaged in the communities that we had lived in, due to the demands

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“We want to quietly maintain the heritage that has been entrusted to us, while balancing the concerns of the Keswick community.”

Understanding the very serious concerns of all in the area regarding the safety of those travelling Rte. 231/22, and as a civil engineer, I would work with VDOT and the Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) to look for solutions for safer passage along this route, while respecting the beauty of this area that makes it so special.

As I said I wish to contribute to my community. And I also wish to help each of you have a voice in your community.

The Board of Supervisors presently votes now on almost all issues 5-1. If I am not elected, most likely the vote will always be 6-0. Many of you will not have a voice. Many of you will never be heard, other than your two minutes before the board and then forgotten. We need a discussion in order for all sides of an issue to be heard to get to the best answers. If I am elected, you will be heard! If I am elected, I plan on having office hours, where you will have the time to be heard and your ideas and concerns discussed. I respectfully ask for your vote on November 3rd.

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RIVER VIEW – This exceptional 520-ac. farm is sited in a picturesque valley traversed by the upper Rapidan River (noteworthy trout fishing) with a balance of open farm land and wooded mountain property. A superbly constructed 4BR brick manor with copper roof and over 5,000 s.f. enjoys stunning views of the Blue Ridge and working cattle farm. An additional 2BR brick home and numerous farm improvements compliment this property near the Shenandoah Nat. Forest-Proximity to Charlottesville or Washington DC. MLS #536326 $3,375,000

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SECLUSION MANOR - Circa 1844 historic country home with access to Lake Anna in Louisa County. Clapboard siding and standing seam roof, 6 Bedrooms, 4 ½ baths, fenced pasture with fresh water for livestock. Expansive porches, beautiful gardens, guest house and detached garage. $725,000

WHITE HORSE - Country, Equestrian and Sporting Estate. Prime Southern Albemarle County location, main house circa 1780 in excellent condition, completely updated 4 BR, 3 1/2 BA, 10 FP, hardwood floors throughout, high ceilings. Improvements include 6 car garage, 8 stall stable, tenant house and sports barn (basketball court, hitting and pitching areas for baseball, bedroom area, full bath and locker room). 278.80 acres fenced and cross fenced, ample water, numerous ponds. MLS# 516697 $2,500,000

KESWICK ESTATES, LOT 5 – Private acreage inside the gates of Keswick Estate. Over 2.5 acres of open and level land fronts the newly designed Pete Dye golf course. Amenities at the impressive Keswick Hall include state-of-the-art fitness center, swimming, tennis, and spa facilities. Nestled in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains and convenient to all that the historic region has to offer. MLS #518257 $350,000

MONTEVERDE - Classic brick Georgian located on 222-ac. in southern Albemarle county with dramatic Blue Ridge mountain views over pastoral and productive farm land.

Numerous barn improvements and potential guest house. $3,000,000

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ARCOURT - Long after other homes have crumbled, the stone walls of ARCOURT will remain-a

testament to the quarried natural stone and superb quality construction used to create this one of a kind estate. Spacious (over 5,800 finished sq.ft.) French-inspired custom residence on 22 private acres in Keswick Hunt Country, completely fenced for horses, 3-stall stable, guest quarters, with shop/garage underneath. Interior of residence features an open floor plan, with large rooms, high ceilings, tall windows, and heated stone floors. There is a main-level master suite, second bedroom or study on the first floor, two more bedrooms and two baths on the second level. Beautiful mountain and pastoral views from home & covered veranda with stone fireplace. $2,595,000. Jim Faulconer (434) 981-0076. MLS#530692.

KESWICK ESTATES - Exquisite English Country

home on a premiere 2.5 acres in Keswick Estates. Lovely views golf course & mountains, yet very private. Architecturally designed 7000+ sq ft residence offers a beautiful light filled spacious LR; DR; gourmet kitchen; library w/ limestone FP surround; luxurious master complete w/ dressing rm & office; media rm & 4 additional BDRS. The highest quality materials & workmanship. $1,825,000.

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GLENMORE - Immaculate, brick Georgian with

EVERYTHING! Beautifully decorated, this lovely residence offers a gracious open kitchen, family room w/ fireplace, formal dining room, study, spacious 1st floor master suite, 4 bedrooms upstairs, plus a lower level guest suite and recreation room, an attached 2-car garage and rear deck. Fenced for pets. In excellent condition and with perhaps the best floor plan we have seen. $775,000.

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WEDDINGS

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Coleman/Bumgartner Robert Walker Coleman, son of Will and Deedi and Cristina Adriana Bumgartner, daughter of John and Adriana Bumgartner ( Saint Simons, GA.), celebrated their

PHOTOGRAPHY BY LEIGH WEBBER and WILL KERNER

nuptials in a garden wedding at The Cloister, Sea Island, Georgia, on Saturday, August 29th. The Reverend Doctor Wright Culpepper of Saint Simons Island performed the ceremony. The groom’s brothers, William and John, stood as his best men, and the bride’s sister, Elena,

acted as her maid of honor. A reception under the light of a full moon followed the ceremony at the Sea Island Beach Club. Robert and Cristina, along with

their Golden Retriever, Cooper, reside in Charleston, South Carolina. Photos by Leigh Webber.

Dcroz/Latsko

Campbell, Mr. Dcroz’s sister, delivered the readings during the service held at The Farmhouse at Cardinal Point Winery in Afton. Against the backdrop of the Blue Ridge Mountains, guests feasted on Southern favorites rendered expertly by L’etoile Catering followed by a four-tier, two-flavored cake baked and decorated

by Rachel Willis of Cakes by Rachel. On the night before, Mr. Harrison hosted a rehearsal dinner at Tavola Restaurant in downtown Belmont. Michael is director of music and organist at Grace Church and is also employed by UVA. Cesar is employed by the UVA Health System.

The couple make their home in Charlottesville. Photos by Will Kerner.

After a dozen loving years together, Cesar Dcroz and Michael Latsko were united in holy matrimony on September 19, 2015 before a festive assembly of family and friends. The Rev. G. Miles Smith, rector of Grace Church, Walker’s Parish, Cismont, officiated. Each member of the couple was escorted by his family: Ms. Libia Doris Ciaramellano of Silver Spring, Maryland, and Mr. & Mrs. George Latsko of Middletown, Delaware. The couple was attended by flower girl Eva Campbell and ring-bearer Matthew Phillips, niece and nephew, respectively, of Mr. Dcroz. Sarah Gorman of Charlottesville and Stephen Harrison of Cleveland, OH, friends of the couple, and Vanessa

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KESWICK SCENE

Happy 60th Birthday Paul Manning

BY KESWICK LIFE

PHOTOGRAPHY BY ALLEGRA’S STUDIO

Celebrating a 60th Birthday at a Historic Farm Top row: Entreprenuer Paul Manning, the birthday boy, is greeted by Robert Hardie, the entreprenuer who’s steering the ship after their recent acquistition of Keswick Hall then Paul Manning with all three of his children Brian, Katie and Brad and lastly, Brad Manning and Gordon Merrick flank Paul. Second Row: Paul’s wife, Diane Manning with daughter Katie Manning, Jane and Woody Baker share a moment with the birthday boy, then Peggy Augustus with Anne Hoof. Bottom row: Ray and Stewart Humiston greet Paul Manning; the venue was a restored barn on Castalia Farm and finishing up with Barclay and Aggie Rives on the dance floor.

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Virginia Mistwood with 235 Acres Pool, cottage, stables, broad Mtn. views On the Rapidan River In the Bull Run Hunt - $3,400,000

Kenwalt Farm with 722 Acres Farmhouse, pond, mountain views 1+ mile Rapidan River frontage In the Keswick Hunt - $5,700,000

Linden Ridge with 70 Acres Cottage, stables, party barn Beautiful SW Mtn views In the Keswick Hunt - $3,250,000

Fox Run with 22 Acres Pool, gardens, stables & cottage Privacy, luxury & convenience In the Keswick Hunt - $1,600,000

The Old Rectory with 3 Acres Ca. 1880 renovated, Blue Ridge views Rapidan Historic District In the Keswick Hunt - $625,000

Cowherd Mtn. Farm with 232 Acres Farmhouse, springs, streams Mtn views near Montpelier In the Keswick Hunt - $1,875,000

Old Manse with 46 Acres Ca. 1868 Greek Revival Eligible for Nat’l Register In the Keswick Hunt - $985,000

Windy Hill with 27 Acres Ca. 1920 farmhouse Pasture, woods & streams in Rapidan In the Keswick Hunt - $375,000

Sweetwood Farm & Stables with 17 acres 4 br, 2 ½ bath Barry Meade Home stables, 4 board fencing & more Mins E of Glenmore CC - $585,000

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ONLY IN KESWICK

LIFE HAPPENS

Rattling Republicans

Marriage in the Twilight Zone

BY TONY VANDERWARKER

BY MARY MORONY

You can count the Democrats living in Keswick on the fingers of one hand. Surrounded by hordes of rabid Republicans, we are singled out as poor, misguided folks who somehow wandered down the wrong path. Of course, being in the South, everyone keeps it genteel, but every once in a while we can needle each other into getting the good stuff out.

During the Bush/Kerry presidential campaign, one of Peter Taylor’s boys asked, “Mr. Vanderwarker seems like such a nice guy, why does he have a Kerry bumper sticker on his car?” When Peter jokingly related the comment to me, I tried to one-up him by saying, “I played lacrosse with Kerry at Yale, he’s a hell of a nice guy.”

To no avail, of course. After all, what’s someone to think about a guy who has a pink driveway and wears orange pants to parties? Flaming liberal, that’s what.

Baiting Republicans is fun and games for me. After all, this is America and the minority gets a voice too.

It’s so easy to get Republican faces screwing up in disgust when you say, “How about our president getting Obamacare through?’ Or, “Did you see those job

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numbers and the unemployment rate falling to a new low? Obama’s really doing a helluva job with the economy.”

A comment like that heats up my Republican buddies something awful. I love to see their faces turn red and veins start to pop. And there’s oodles of positive things happening during the Obama presidency to taunt them with--stock market soaring, a Latino female on the Supreme Court, the accord on Iran, getting out of two wars.

And when they have a few drinks, you can get them to come clean on president.

They take on an expression like someone close by just passed gas and scornfully mutter, “I can’t stand the SOB, he’s a two-faced, conceited, duplicitous politician of the worst sort.”

Then what I love to do is ratchet up the discussion by saying, “So what do you think of Hillary?’

Unprintables always follow and I top it off by saying, “You guys could easily get Trumped in the next election.” That’s steam out of ears time and I retreat to my dependable default, changing the subject so I don’t cause a coronary event, “So can you believe how those Hoos are doing?” Or, “Can you believe the incredible weather we’re having.”

Of course they get their pound of flesh out of me also. Every time the president stumbles or gets negative press, they love to rub it in. ”Did you see the Maureen Dowd piece on your boy Obama?”

Or, “You’re an environmentalist, Tony, you must have really liked Obama okaying drilling in the Arctic.”

When my Republican buddies are standing in a circle and I come into the room, more than once I’ve heard, “Shhh, here comes Vanderwarker.” As if I didn’t know they were piling on our president.

Most of it is in good fun for we know that none of us are going to change our minds and we have too much respect for one another to let it interfere with our friendships.

But when Republicans provide such a plethora of great stuff, how can you resist? The Supreme Court’s ruling on gay marriage is a treasure trove. The Donald a gold mine and immigration a bonanza.

Just have to bide my time, find the perfect opportunity to pop a zinger.

Not that us Dems aren’t vulnerable with Hillary stinking up the scene with her email fiasco. So maybe I’ll give rattling Republicans a breather until that cloud passes over. On the other hand…

Marriage, I am here to tell you, is a difficult business, after the fun and games of hot steamy sex has become a dim distant memory. Living together in the bonds of wedlock is so much of a challenge that most of us have children to keep ourselves so busy that we don’t notice how hard it is. Dirty diapers give way to Saturdays filled with soccer matches, lawn maintenance, birthday parties and driver ‘s ed. When budget-busting college tuitions are finally in the rearview mirror, two people get a chance, possibly for the very first time, to know each other; assuming that somehow they have beaten the odds and are still together. Finally, it is time to take a deep breath and relax into the twilight years.

For the most part, there is a very little twinkle in that twilight. Exhausted and just a little beaten down by life, most of us fall back into dull habits that are designed not to rock any boats. Mealtimes become set, as well as bedtimes. Routine becomes king. Our lives take on the color of our graying heads. It’s easier to stay at home than go out unless we always have then it’s just easier to do what we always do. Change, particularly to the routine, increasingly is viewed as a threat. I speak of this as an expert.

Color me gray, dull and boring. Thank God for Hubs.

We didn’t see the eclipse the other night, but not for the lack of trying. At ten thirty-ish Hubs, having consulted the weather channel deduced that the cloud cover ended around Gordonsville.

“Don’t you want to see the eclipse?” He asked, excited at the prospect of an adventure.

In bed, attired in my picnic-patterned pj’s the only color left in my drab life, I responded in my usual crabby, “No, I am already in bed.”

“There won’t be another for 30 years,” he pointed out.

“I’ll make it a point to live that long.”

“Come on,” he insisted.

Who can resist Hubs when he is so fired up about something, certainly, not I? I crawled snarling out of bed, plunking myself begrudgingly down in the passenger’s seat to drive to G-ville. The rain was steady at home, albeit light. My driver positively buzzed with enthusiasm.

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the road, was also socked-in. Even though some of his excitement was rubbing off, I felt duty bound to keep it to myself. “It’s raining,” I pointed out the obvious in my best Debbie Downer impersonation.

“Oh,” he said unperturbed, “it’s the other side of Gordonsville.” He completely refused to give into my glum-chumness, besides he couldn’t see my eyes roll in the dark. The other things we couldn’t see were stars or the eclipse.

On the other side of Gordonsville, all the way down Route 33 passed Louisa the cloud cover held even though the rain had stopped. Periodically we stopped and got out of the car; well, he did – I was still in my jammies – to do a star check. The car’s interior lights refused to turn off. No stars, no moon, no eclipse even at Lake Anna. By now, I had given up any pretense into being put out by my husband’s eccentricity. It was funny.

He was funny. When we made our way into Orange, rain won out over clear skies. There was no eclipse on deck for us that night.

Despite being tired, and up way beyond my bedtime, I was happy and grateful to have Hubs in my life. Oh well, if it doesn’t kill you it’ll make a good story, I thought as we made our way home.

Rolling into the driveway, he said, “I’m sorry I couldn’t give you the moon.”

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‘Jacked’ Pork Sliders with Slaw

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2 tablespoons grill seasoning blend (McCormick Montreal Poultry Blend) 1/4 cup Tamari dark soy 1 tablespoons honey 1 teaspoons hot red pepper flakes 1/4 cup Cilantro 4 large cloves garlic, chopped (more garlic = better) 2 teaspoons toasted (dark) sesame oil, 2 scallions, finely chopped Vegetable oil, for drizzling on the grill 2 pounds pork tenderloin Marinade for about an hour, if you go longer or lose the pork flavor - grill to perfection, nice and redish on high heat. Let cool and slice razor thin with your kitchen knife. Grab your favorite small slider roll and top with the pork and a heaping amount of a great asain slaw.

Here is my go to asian slaw: 1 bunch (6 large) scallions, trimmed and thinly sliced; 2 each of shredded head of green and shredded red cabbage; 1 small red onion, thinly sliced, 1/4 cup soy sauce, 1/4 cup lemon juice, 1/4 cup vegetable oil, 2 tablespoons grated fresh ginger (from about a 1-inch piece), 2 tablespoons white vinegar, 2 tablespoons dark brown sugar, 2 teaspoons Asian sesame oil, 2 teaspoons sesame seeds, optional, 1 tea-

spoon salt, 20 grinds black pepper Rough up the scallion slices a little with your fingers so all the little layers of the scallion whites separate. Toss the coleslaw mix or both kinds of cabbage, the red onion and scallions together in a large bowl until everything is thoroughly mixed. You can make the slaw up to this point up to a day in advance as long as you keep it refrigerated. Before serving, simply bring the slaw back to room temperature, make the dressing and toss.

Stir the remaining ingredients together in a small bowl until blended, then pour over the vegetables. Serve within 1 hour of dressing or the cabbage will get wilty and sad.

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We have noted artists Kelly Coffin, Nancy Wallace, Helen Hilliard, Carol Igleasias, D. Haskell Chuuy, James Erickson,Lilla Ohrstrom, Debbie Kozura,Richard Luschek and Elaine Hurst painting outside before the races and at the races .Our’ Art at the Races’ art gallery will be set up at the races in Vendor’s Row so the paintings may be sold.

As a kick off for the ‘Art at the Races’ event we will host a Plein Air Paint out at Adventure Farm Winery in Earlysville on Sunday, October 11 with live models and horses. Our artists will be painting there while Adventure Farm Winery hosts a live Jazz ensemble and a wine tasting. The event starts at 2:00pm and all are welcome to come, taste wine, listen to jazz and enjoy the artists painting live- creating beautiful colors and forms on their canvases.

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The Inn at Willow Grove is located just

north of Orange, Virginia on Route 15.

Built in the late 18th century for Joseph Clark, the original frame residence was substantially enlarged in 1848 by the addition of a brick wing and a unifying Tuscan portico. It is believed some of the woodwork in this Federal portion was executed by the same artisans who crafted Montpelier. President James Madison’s lifelong Orange County home, The remodeling was done for Clark’s son, William, who inherited Willow Grove in 1839. The resulting building stands as an example of the influence of Thomas Jefferson’s Classical Revival style on the country homes of Piedmont Virginia.

The portico is accented by the distinctly Jeffersonian touch of Chinese lattice railings. The mansion has withstood the ravages of two wars. Generals Wayn and Muhlenberg camped here during the Revolutionary War, and the mansion was under siege during the Civil War. Trenches and breastworks are visible near the manor house and a cannonball was recently removed from the eaves.

The house is enhanced by its pastoral setting and collection of outbuildings. Later the homestead of the Shackelford family, the house and outbuildings are now used as a country inn. This is the description of Willow Grove by the National Park Service website titled “Journey Through Hallowed Ground”.

In the 1980’s a couple from New Jersey bought Willow Grove and kept it as a bed and breakfast. Charlene and David Scibal would occasionally have a meal there and Charlene described it as a cozy pub. It gradually declined and sat empty for many years until Charlene and David decided to buy it and fix it up in 2008.

They lived on nearby “Windholme” in Orange County.

Charlene is the driving creative force behind Willow Grove. Her husband David and son Matt are there every day along side her running their Inn. Matt is the General Manager and could rival the best graduate of the Cornell Hotel School, he

History Meets Modern Day Elegance Interview with Matt and Charlene Scibal at Inn at Willow Grove

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art added by Charlene, in the form of a cow painting or a chair made of books.

It is NOT stuffy; just well appointed in decor. Brian raved about the special mirrors in the bathrooms. He said ”I’ve never seen any like them before; everyone wants one.”

Apparently, that goes for all the decor items. So it seemed a natural to Charlene to open a shop in downtown Orange called “Objects on Main”. It opened on October 23. She said people were asking her where they could purchase items from the lavender soap to art to furniture. I’m sure it will be an art gallery of delightful items for sale.

is a true people person and well versed in his trade. Charlene grew up in New Orleans and went to art school after high school. After time working in the insurance industry, where she met her husband David, she owned and ran an art gallery so all things art come naturally to her.

When they bought the Inn it was in shambles and the various outbuildings were in disrepair. The main floor of the mansion had to be adjusted by 10’ to level it, a major restoration project alone! The original barn was falling down and they had to tear down the wood. They left the stone foundation and use that now for event space. The various outbuildings have been restored and are used as guest space. The schoolhouse, I was told, is the oldest schoolhouse in Orange County.

It is two levels with an outside door at the second level, where the teacher slept, accessible only by a ladder. This place abounds with history and stories.

The Inn has been written up by Forbes Travel, the Washington Post and many other travel sites and magazines all to rave reviews. Charlene and Matt say their intention is to “exceed the destina-

tion anticipation” of their guests. They want a superior experience for their guests from the first phone call to make reservations.

One such guest I interviewed was Dr. Brian Clark, a dentist in Reston, Virginia.

His wife Nancy works in his office. He said it’s their favorite destination in the fall and winter for a getaway. They read about the Inn in the American Express magazine and decided to give the dining room a try. They were seated in the Chef’s Room. While dining they met the owners, Charlene and David, who insisted they spend the night. Brian jokingly said they didn’t bring their toothbrushes.

Unbeknownst to them Charlene and David went to a local pharmacy and purchased light-up toothbrushes for them while they dined. They spent the night!

Brian said he takes his wine group there and word has spread among their friends about this wonderful Inn only two easy hours from Northern Virginia.

“Everything about this Inn is a luxurious experience”, Brian said. The setting is elegant but comfortable. Among the seriously comfortable furniture are pieces of

Charlene said she wanted the dining experience to be along French lines with many courses and impeccable service.

Having eaten at the Inn myself I can only rave about the exquisite food. I took three friends there for a birthday dinner and we were served personalized birthday cakes. Very elegant and understated, no waiters singing Happy Birthday and clapping!

To quote the article in the Washington Post in 2011, “This is luxury living. In the morning, the butler arrives with our breakfast tray, coffee and beignets. (After all, Charlene is from New Orleans!)” That luxury service is the same today. I think we have a special place in our midst here in the Piedmont of Orange County.

Wednesdays they are offering for $5.00 per plate a Tapas experience. The small plates are items from the main menu in smaller tastings. As Matt says, “For $25.00 you can taste the items from the main menu.” On Thursday it’s Three on Thursday night where for $29.95, you get three entrees. Their Inn is the perfect place for a couple getaway or a corporate event. The Inn at Willow Grove seems to have all the entertaining bases covered with an elegant venue, great food and impeccable service.

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Merging the tactile qualities of leather and metal with an assortment of fabrics has always appealed to designer Janie Shrader.

“It is the combinations that I love and have always been drawn to the most,“ she said, while scanning her collection of original hand-sewn pillows – some ornamented with braided leather and others with weathered-spur accents – offers visual evidence of her claim.

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Janie is married to Tim Ober, one of the equine industry’s most renowned veterinarians specializing in lameness. His practice is based in Gordonsville, Virginia; however as the U.S. Equestrian Team vet, he travels extensively to major competitions with the show jumping team.

Janie manages the rehabilitation side of the business with a skillful team of people who, in a calm and relaxing manner, carry out the necessary steps to encourage a horse’s full recovery.

Janie is also the owner and principle designer of Shrader Leather, also based in Gordonsville. She is a charismatic, energetic woman who exudes a sense of outer calm and inner wisdom, and can discuss exciting advances in equine-therapeutic laser treatments as fluently as she can describe the art of making intricate leather tassels that add finishing touches to her in-demand pillows.

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steps beyond the cluster of barns on the couple’s property. The interior is an organized shrine to discarded leather and distressed horse tack – once functional but now await reimaging as horse décor accents. Also nearby are belts, buckles, bits and weathered reins, along with remnants of wool coolers, kid’s garters, brow bands and spurs. It is a cornucopia of creative inspiration, and the only thing required is Janie’s creative ability to transform these orphaned treasures into desirable objects.

“My sewing machine was the big leap,” said Janie. “I used to paint, I was a graphic designer, and I designed museum exhibits. I knew I had the love of leather and metal, and I thought, why not learn how to do that. So I traveled to Oregon and took a leather-making class. I loved it so much I went back for another class.

It was awesome.”

Janie tries to spend a lot of her time in the studio. “It’s perfect,” she said. I can open up the doors and see who’s in the paddocks or in the ring, and of course the dogs love to come and hang out.”

“My business has been a long time in the making. It’s nice to see it come to full fruition,” she smiled.

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Annandale Circa 1805 Federal brick estate located in beautiful Orange County, just minutes from Gordonsville and 25 minutes to Charlottesville. The 3800 square foot manor house has twelve foot ceilings on the main floor and 10 foot on the second.

The recent renovations spared no expense and include a new master suite, country kitchen, and all new mechanicals. The mostly open 63 acres includes two guest cottages, an original Sears barn (converted into a stable and entertainment center), swimming pool, extensive plantings and a newly constructed four acre lake. All of which make this property an ideal turnkey country estate.

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Windy Hill

A True Virginia Country House. C.1800 Renovation & Expansion 1999, 2010. Over 173 acres. Main Residence Features: Expansive Master Suite, Gourmet Kitchen with Fireplace, Elegant Living Spaces; Den, Dining, Home Office, Porches, Veranda , Breakfast Room and Sun Porch overlook Large Pond . Copper Roof & Gutters . Restored and Expanded Cabin for Office or Guest house. 8-Stall Stable with Wash Rack and Tack Room, BoardFenced Paddocks withWater and Sheds Extensive Landscaping and Pear Orchard . Private and Gated Entrance.

Windy Hill Farm enjoys an ideal setting amid the large working farms and estates of Rapidan, in the Keswick Hunt and convenient to Bull Run Hunt territory.

The 1920 farm house is completely private in its elevated setting. With ninefoot ceilings, large rooms, two working fireplaces, and floors of oak and pine, it is a strong candidate for renovation.

About ten of the 27 acres yield high quality hay, and the rest is in wildlife habitat and hardwood forest. Bold streams follow the north and west boundaries. Minutes from Orange and Culpeper, and about 90 minutes from Washington.

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Barnfield Drive Long after other homes have crumbled, the stone walls of ARCOURT will remaina testament to the quarried natural stone and superb quality construction used to create this one of a kind estate. Spacious French-inspired custom residence on 22 private acres in Keswick Hunt Country, completely fenced for horses, 3-stall stable, guest quarters, with shop/garage underneath. Interior of residence features an open floor plan, with large rooms, high ceilings, tall windows, and heated stone floors. There is a main-level master suite, second bedroom or study on the first floor, two more bedrooms and two baths on the second level. Beautiful mountain and pastoral views from home & covered veranda with stone fireplace.

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A pristine horse farm set privately in rolling hills of Somerset estate country, adajcnt to the Keswick Hunt, extensive SW mtn views. Appealing residence constructed '06 of finest materials and further enhanced by dramatic 2 bed, 2 bath guest house(1,900 sf, originally a bank barn, converted to stunning effect in '12), vaulted guest/nanny/in-law quarters (700sf) over garage, salt water pool , pool house, center-aisle barn, equip. shed, regulation dressage arena & multiple paddocks, run-in sheds. Every inch immaculate and turn-key! The 144 acres include. a division right. About 1/2 of property open, other half massive hardwoods behind home that run up to the last, highest peak in SW Mountain range as they march eastward to the sea.

Nestled among the trees along the private road is a 22+ acre horse farm known as Deer Brook. The manageable property has been lovingly maintained and includes a spacious home boasting a chef’s kitchen equipped with professional grade Thermador & Viking appliances, 3 large en-suite bedrooms, living room with fireplace, numerous built-ins, mudroom, screened porch off the library, attached 2car garage, as well as a full unfinished basement ready for expansion and housing generator controls.Outside you will find beautiful, professionally landscaped grounds, the Brazilian wood deck expanded by the slate patio overlooking the fencedgardens. On the way to the ample, fenced pastures there are 4 stalls, a wash stall, shed, and vegetable garden,.

On 70 acres in a prime Keswick location.

Incredibly charming main residence with wide verandas and a copper roof; totally updated and improved with a stunning kitchen and first floor master suite refinished floors, and coffered and vaulted ceilings. Irrigated English gardens, guest cottage, garage, party barn/workshop, Belmont-style barn, gated entry, and fourboard fencing and water at all paddocks, and invisible dog fencing around the house. This is a turn-key, no-worries gem of a country property.

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Club Drive “Magnifique” was created by craftsman Ralph Dammann from designs by renowned architect Jack Arnold.This magnificent manor home is nestled on 3 private wooded acres in Keswick Estate and is reminiscent of traditional French country homes with its beautifully weathered Virginia fieldstone and shake shingle roof line.Every area exudes Southern charm and gracious living and encourages you to linger a while.The private master suite opens out to the expansive rear blue stone patio that would be a delight for entertaining.The guest bedrooms are cleverly situated off the kitchen/family room side of the home,and there is a secluded guest suite above the garage to complete our 4 bedrooms,3.5 baths and 3,927 sf of living space For further information contact : Bev Nash -434.981.5560

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ON SCREEN Virginia Film Festival - Stellar Lineup of Films, Events and Special Guests The Virginia Film Festival, presented by the University of Virginia, returns to Charlottesville, November 5-8, with more than 100 films and a stellar lineup of special guests including Meg Ryan, Oliver Stone, Larry Kramer, Leonard Maltin, Cherry Jones, Scott Haze, James Moll, Maddie Hasson, Norbert Leo Butz, Tara Summers and Hannah James.

Spotlight Screenings:

“This year’s Virginia Film Festival will offer audiences an incredibly strong program of films that once again run the gamut of cinematic experiences. We are thrilled to welcome back Oliver Stone for a conversation about his extraordinary Academy Award-winning film Born on the Fourth of July. We are honored to be hosting Meg Ryan in celebration of her directorial debut and are looking forward to showcasing another Virginia production, the new PBS Civil War dramatic series Mercy Street. And we are honored to welcome the Tony® and Emmy® -winning writer and LGBT activist Larry Kramer, who has for decades stopped at nothing to help gay men and women literally fight for their lives.”

Entertainment – Richmond, Virginia native Rick Alverson presents this nightmarish account of an entertainer on the brink as an aging comedian tours a series of fourth-rate venues in the California desert while trying to reconnect with his estranged daughter. Director Alverson will be on hand for a post-film discussion.

Here is a preview to a wide-ranging program, check www.virginiafilmfestival.org for complete listings:

Opening Night Film: I Saw the Light

Opening the 2015 Festival, on Thursday, November 5 at 7:00 PM, will be I Saw the Light, the Hank Williams film from director Marc Abraham that chronicles the country music legend’s meteoric rise to fame and its tragic consequences on a life cut short at the age of only 29. The film stars Tom Hiddleston in the lead role and Elizabeth Olsen as Williams’ wife Audrey Mae, and is directed by Marc Abraham, a University of Virginia alumnus and VFF Advisory Board member. Marc will be on hand to present the film along with cast members including theater legend and Emmy and Tony Awardwinning actor Cherry Jones, and rising Hollywood star Maddie Hasson, who plays Williams’ second wife and widow. “We are delighted to share this film with our audiences,” Kielbasa said “and to celebrate a University of Virginia alumnus and his film, which shines a light on the incredible legacy and troubled life of one of America’s most renowned musical figures.”

Centerpiece Film: The Lady in the Van

The legendary Maggie Smith stars in this funny, poignant, and life-affirming true story about an elderly woman of uncertain origins who “temporarily” parked in the London driveway of acclaimed writer Alan Bennett (History Boys) …and proceeded to stay for 15 years. The film is directed by longtime Bennett collaborator Nicholas Hytner (The Madness of King George), and also stars Alex Jennings and Jim Broadbent.

Closing Night Film: Son of Saul

Hungarian director László Nemes’ astonishing directorial debut created an international sensation when it captured the Grand Prix at this year’s Cannes Film Festival. The film offers a raw and rarely-seen firstperson perspective on the unspeakable horrors of the Holocaust through the story of a Jewish prisoner and Sonderkommando worker forced to work in a Nazi crematorium. When the man comes across the body of a boy he takes to be his son, he embarks on the impossible task of saving the body from the flames, finding a rabbi to recite the mourner’s Kaddish, and offering the boy a proper burial.

Carol – Set in 1952 New York, this new film from awardwinning director Todd Haynes tells the story of an aspiring young photographer (Rooney Mara) whose chance department store encounter with an older, married woman (Cate Blanchett) sparks a relationship that changes both of their lives forever.

In Transit – The final project of the late legendary documentarian Albert Maysles takes viewers on a journey into the hearts and minds of everyday passengers aboard Amtrak’s Empire Builder, America’s busiest long-distance train route, capturing a beautiful portrait of America told in gorgeous landscapes and fascinating interconnected vignettes.

Lamb – A man’s journey to self-discovery, fueled by the disintegration of his marriage and death of his father, takes an unexpected detour when he meets an awkward and unpopular eleven-year-old girl who he takes on a mountain road trip that affects them both in surprising ways. The film’s writer, director and star Ross Partridge will be on hand for a discussion of the film.

Last Days in the Desert – Ewan McGregor plays Jesus and The Devil in an imagined chapter from his 40 days in the desert that finds the two tangling over the fate of a family in crisis in this latest film from director Rodrigo Garcia and produced by U.Va. alumna Julie Lynn and her producing partner Bonnie Curtis at Mockingbird Pictures. Lynn will be on hand for a discussion of the film.

A Light Beneath Their Feet – A high school senior must choose between going to college and taking care of her bipolar mother (played by Taryn Manning) in this film starring Maddie Hasson, who will be on hand to participate in a discussion of the film.

Louder Than Bombs – Writer/director Joachim Trier’s drama follows a father (Gabriel Byrne) and his two sons, played by Jesse Eisenberg and Devin Druid, as they confront their very different memories of their wife and mother, a famed war photographer. Druid will be on hand to discuss the film along with its producer, VFF Advisory Board member Ron Yerxa.

Mully – Actor Scott Haze, a graduate of The Miller School in Albemarle County, makes his directorial debut with this inspiring story of Charles Mully, a one-time Kenyan orphan who rose to great wealth and power then risked it all to launch a foundation dedicated to creating a better life for orphans in the country today. Haze will be on hand for a discussion of the film along with the film’s executive producer, Academy Award-winning filmmaker James Moll.

Project Greenlight Film – Enjoy a sneak peek at the result of HBO’s acclaimed documentary series about filmmaking from executive producers Matt Damon and Ben Affleck. The series focuses on the challenges facing a first-time director as cameras roll from pre-production

to casting through principal photography and post production. Director Jason Mann will take part in a conversation about the film.

Spotlight on Virginia Filmmaking:

“This year’s crop of films that were either made in Virginia or have Virginia roots are particularly impressive,” said VFF Programmer Wesley Harris, “which really speaks to the growing base of talent and creativity in the Commonwealth. It’s an honor to be able to showcase their work each year.”

Coming Through the Rye – Jamie Schwartz, obsessed with Holden Caulfield, runs away from boarding school in the year 1969 to find reclusive author JD Salinger. Inspired by actual events, Jamie’s search for Salinger becomes a journey into sexual awakening, love, and loss in this film directed by James Steven Sadwith.

H8RZ – With the intrigue of a crime thriller, this story of a mysterious high school “incident” tells a manylayered story that unravels throughout the course of the school’s investigation, and cleverly deals with issues of bullying, school corruption, and the darker side of teen interactions. The screening will feature a discussion with writer/director Derrick Borte (from Norfolk, Virginia) and the film’s star, Israel Broussard.

Monroe Hill – This historical documentary-essay film from Charlottesville-based documentarian Eduardo Montes-Bradley traces the roots and historical context of James Monroe’s first home in Albemarle County. The property known as Monroe Hill serves today as the administrative offices of Brown Residential College and is located on the Grounds of the University of Virginia.

Paradise – Produced over the course of eight years beginning in 2007, Paradise is a feature-length non-fiction video by U.Va. professor Lydia Moyer that focuses on seven American stories of abandoned sites, including Wounded Knee, South Dakota; the mining town of Centralia, Pennsylvania; and the site of the Jonestown massacre in Guyana. Moyer’s work will also be featured in this year’s Digital Media Gallery, located in Second Street Gallery.

Polyfaces – Four years in the making, this documentary celebrates the unique connection between food and community found at the third-generation family farm of internationally-acclaimed author and activist Joel Salatin (called the “world’s most innovative farmer” by Time Magazine). The screening will feature a conversation with Joel Salatin alongside filmmakers Lisa Heenan and Darren Doherty.

Night of the Living Deb – Endearingly awkward Deb wakes up in the apartment of the most attractive guy in Portland, Maine. One problem…she doesn’t remember how she ended up there. A second problem…said guy ushers her out the door…and straight into a full-scale zombie apocalypse! Virginia native director Kyle Baker, star Maria Thayer, and cinematographer Tom Ackerman will be present to discuss the film.

Find the complete listing and showtimes at www.virginiafilmfestival.org

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THE BOOKWORM

Take a Journey - Transport Yourself to Another Time

BY SUZANNE NASH

I have always loved Ann Patchett’s writing and The Patron Saint of Liars is just one more masterpiece in her repertoire.

It’s the 1960’s and St. Elizabeth’s stands in a field welcoming a stream of unwed mothers through its doors. Unhappy with her life and expecting a baby that she does not really want, Rose lands on the doorstep of St. Elizabeth’s and instead of giving away her child she finds a home and a life. The unwed girls and the nuns who care for them are all wonderful opportunities for character development and Patchett will not let you down.

While the story is built around Rose and her choices, the way that the author constructs the tale gives the reader a greater insight into the feelings and emotions of everyone involved. The story is broken up into three sections. The first section is written from the perspective of Rose as she struggles to find her path and the second section is narrated by Son, the man who looks after St. Elizabeth’s. The final section is Cecelia’s perspective and through her eyes the reader comes full circle.

Heart of Deception by M.L. Malcolm was written in 2008 but this sequel to Heart of Lies continues to be a wonderful novel that will carry you through World War II and into the 1960s. War forces families apart and requires decisions to be made that often remain hidden until much later. Leo Hoffman is a complicated man with a complicated life. He really has no home and struggles to find a way to stay connected to his daughter once he sends her away from him for protec-

tion. In order to find a way back to his daughter, Leo must become a spy once more. Meanwhile his daughter, Maddy, believes she has been abandoned by her father. She is told half-truths and lies that change her life and direction.

All the Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr is another tale that takes place during World War II. The protagonist is a blind young girl named Marie Laure who grew up exploring the Museum of

Natural History in Paris where her father worked as the keeper of the keys. In another country a young orphaned boy named Werner struggles to survive with his sister in a poor mining town. Werner has a brilliant mind and once he finds an abandoned radio he begins to learn how it works, taking it apart and rebuilding it.

This skill soon becomes useful as Hitler takes control and Werner is recruited to locate resistance fighters. Eventually Marie Laure and Werner cross paths and the fact that they are on the opposite sides of the war cannot diminish their connection.

All of these books are about journeys of one type or another. They will take you back in time and transport you to other lands but they all also explore the parent child relationship and what a parent will do to protect their child. I hope you enjoy them and remember to be thankful as we get ready for November and Thanksgiving!

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The nationally touring exhibit will run from October 2015 through January 2016 and will be shown in the VHS’s newly created changing exhibition space, one of the project goals of its $38-million “Story of Virginia Campaign.”

The exhibition consists of 35 costumes and accessories from the popular PBS MASTERPIECE Classic program. Visitors will be able to explore the lives of Downton’s aristocratic inhabitants and their servants during the World War I period.

“Altria has a long history of support for the arts,” said Jack Nelson, Executive Vice President and Chief Technology Officer, Altria Group, and Board Vice Chairman, Virginia Historical Society. “And we are pleased to support the Virginia Historical Society as it brings traveling exhibitions like ‘Dressing Downton’ to our hometown.

This exhibition will be a great draw for residents and visitors alike.”

“We are excited to have Altria Group sponsor this nationally touring exhibition of Downton Abbey costumes,” said Paul Levengood, President and CEO of the Virginia Historical Society. “There are many real-life American connections to Downton Abbey, and this exhibition complements the VHS mission to bring our history to life. During the late 19th century, and right up to the outbreak of World War I, hundreds of American women visited England and Europe hoping to marry aristocrats. The series character, Lady Cora, the Countess of Grantham is one such American woman.”

The exhibition and the two major exhibitions that follow it are part of the $38-million “Story of Virginia Campaign,” of which more than $31 million has been raised.

“The Story of Virginia Campaign” is designed to help the VHS better utilize portions of its existing facility. This will allow for the display of even more of the Society’s collections as well as hosting more and larger events and exhibitions.

Future changing exhibitions will include “The Art of Seating: 200 years of American • Explore the refined world of equestrian land to Prix de l’Arc in Paris, to events in Design,” which willthrough featureaworks

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Paul Marlyn Grinde, 92, of Charlottesville, Virginia, died on Tuesday, September 29, 2015, at Westminster Canterbury of the Blue Ridge.

Born on March 7, 1923, in Lakota, North Dakota, he was the son of Irene Thomas Grinde and Simon Grinde. His wife, Edith Louise Grinde; his brothers, Allan Thomas Grinde and Stewart Irvin Grinde; and his sister, Marguerite Anne Sitar, also preceded him in death. Paul is survived by his children, Barbara G. McMurry of Charlottesville, Joan Louise Grinde of Palmyra, Thomas Ross Grinde and his wife, Tonya, of Virginia Beach, Virginia, and Paige Grinde Lauster and her husband, Steffen, of Hunting Valley, Ohio; and by his brother, J. Warren Grinde and his wife, Kathryn.

Other survivors include his grandchildren, John Morland McMurry, Matthew Kent Rumfelt, Paige Elizabeth Rumfelt, Emily Virginia Lauster, Paul Ross Grinde, Hannah Natalie Lauster, Vista Alexandra Grinde, and Maximilian Johannes Lauster; and in addition, three great grandchildren.

The family wants to thank his loving and devoted caregivers at Westminster Canter-

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bury of the Blue Ridge.

Paul received his high school diploma from Lakota High School after which he completed his education at Rutgers University earning a BS in Animal Science and Agricultural Education. He proudly served 4 years in the Army Air Corp during World War II, during which time he was a mechanic for the 459th Fighter Squadron stationed in India.

form White Hall Farms where Paul served as Managing Partner and Vice President for nearly 20 years until Ellen’s death and the subsequent dispersion of the herd.

Paul and Edee also owned and operated Eldon Farm and Edgebrook Farm, both in Virginia. Over the course of his career, Paul judged many cattle shows including the International Livestock Show and, as a special honor, the 50th anniversary AllAmerican Futurity.

A man of few words, Paul penned his marriage proposal in a letter from India to Edee, whom he had met at a USO dance on Long Island. Immediately following graduation, Paul worked as an extension specialist in animal husbandry for the State of New Jersey and taught short courses in the Agricultural School at Rutgers. It was at Rutgers that Paul first became interested in Angus cattle, and he dedicated his professional life to the advancement of the breed.

Paul managed herds at Hoot Owl Farm, Medford, N.J., Gallagher’s Farm, Gainesville, Va., as well as the Aberan Herd of Edgehill at Shadwell, Va. In 1969, Paul and Edee joined with Bill and Ellen Ruddock to

He developed two of the best sires of our time: Elevate of Eastfield who was the Perth Supreme Champion and probably the greatest breeding bull ever imported to America and Marshall Pride W528, also known as “515”, who was the All-American Futurity Supreme Champion in 1970. Paul showed cattle all over the United States and Canada, including the International Livestock Show, the All American Angus Breeders’ Futurity, the National Western and the Canadian Royal. He served as President of the Virginia Angus Association and was a member of its Board of Directors for many years. Even after his retirement in 1988, Paul’s love of Angus cattle carried

on, and he continued to devote time as a mentor in the Angus business, consulting for a number of Virginia herds and showing cattle.

Paul loved to be outside, and he spent a good deal of his retirement perfecting the landscape of the new home he and Edee built together. The pair enjoyed golfing and travelling together, including an annual winter escape to Florida as well as adventures in Norway, Greece, Hawaii, Germany, Great Britain and New Zealand.

A wonderful host, nothing delighted Paul more than to welcome family and friends into his home.

Funeral services were held on Saturday, October 3, 2015, at Grace Episcopal Church, Cismont, Virginia. Please consider making a gift to the Charlottesville-Albemarle Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 160, Charlottesville, VA 22901.

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