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Art Director Meredith Hancock/Hancock Media @mhancockmedia Contributing Photographers: Crowell Hadden, Doug Gehlsen, Douglas Lees, Karen Monroe and Tiffany Dillon Keen ILLUSTRATORS Crowell Hadden and Daniela Anderson Contributing Writers: Melissa Phipps, Kevin Ramundo, Justin Haefner, Sebastian Langenberg, Sophie Scheps Langenberg, Caroline Fout, Emma Boyce, M.J. McAteer, Tom Northrup, Tom Wiseman, Jimmy Wofford, Mike du Pont, Leslie VanSant, Louisa Woodville, Sean Clancy, Carina Elgin, Jodi Nash, Mara Seaforest ADVERTISING Kate Robbins, Katepolo@icloud.com For advertising inquiries, contact: Leonard Shapiro at badgerlen@aol.com or 410-570-8447 ON THE COVER Robert Stettinius Zimmerman and Edwin James Molenaar are ready to roll. Their 100 percent country classic sweaters and the sleek red roadster are from Little Lambkins/The Shaggy Ram in Middleburg. The boys are on their way to deliver some holiday gifts to others. With many thanks to Robert’s parents Lucy and Teddy Zimmerman, grandparents Cathy and Tad Zimmerman and Susan and Al Thompson. And Edwin’s parents Kara and Brett Molenaar, grandparents Shannon and Jim Davis along with Joy and Don Molenaar. The boys already have two nice items from The Fun Shop: a basketball and a Leffy Christmas doll donated by Tom Wiseman of Wiseman and As-sociates in Middleburg. Each year Windy Hill Foundation conducts an extensive holiday giving campaign to benefit its residents. This year, their greatest need is for gifts for older children. The most desired items are: soccer balls, footballs, basketballs, Nike white crew socks (six-pack), bath and body gift sets, nail polish gift sets and beanie hats. Unwrapped donations can be dropped off Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Windy Hill Foundation’s main office at 2 West Wash-ington Street, Middleburg, VA 20117. Doug Gehlsen of Middleburg Photos used his Nikon D850 and is shown here in a selfie with his wife, Karen Monroe, also of Middleburg Photo / @countryzestandstyle
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t’s the giving season—Thanks(giving) at the start, followed by the Christmas/ Hanukah et al celebrations. So, with a nod to the Beach Boys, wouldn’t it be nice to say thank you to so many for adding so much ZEST to our splendid corner of the planet.
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Let’s start with the little fellas on the cover, and particular thanks to a local mom and a grandma for taking them to, shall we say, a rather rollicking photo shoot. Better yet, those toys in the photo will be donated to Windy Hill, always a worthy cause. We’ve got some stories focusing on several fascinating folks, but sadly including the recent Photo by Vicky Moon death of Nat Morison. One of his long-time Will Allison friends, Winston Wood, has written a touching tribute. If it doesn’t bring tears to your eyes, better check your pulse. There’s my friend Wayne Gibbens, who lives halfway between Middleburg and Upperville on a magnificent property filled with acres of glorious native plantings. Wouldn’t it be nice to congratulate him on becoming a life member of the board of visitors for MD Anderson in Houston, one of the preeminent cancer hospitals in the world. He’s quietly paved the way for many local residents to be treated there. Wouldn’t it be nice to thank volunteer Jim Herbert, now celebrating his tenth year as the “organizer” of Christmas in Middleburg, and particularly that rousing annual parade that draws thousands to the village the first Saturday in December. Wouldn’t it be nice to recognize Reggie Cooper, the affable general manager of Salamander Resort & Spa, for heading a facility that was awarded five-star status this year. He’s also involved with a number of local worthy causes, including Seven Loaves, which helps feed hundreds of local residents. Wouldn’t it be nice to applaud Will Allison, a long-time dynamo of the Virginia Gold Cup in The Plains. This ZESTY octogenarian, who still practices dentistry, has grown Gold Cup into two of the premier events on the national steeplechase schedule, drawing thousands to the venue. And talk about ZEST. We have a profile of the great Gomer Pyles. His marvelous photographs focus on superb sunrises and sunsets, vegetables, local wildlife and rolling fields. And so, let’s conclude by wishing one and all a glorious holiday season and a very happy new year, the better to add even more ZEST into your life. Leonard Shapiro Editor Badgerlen@aol.com
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