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.Photo by Viviane Warren
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 reprint the names of his son, Lincoln, and three daughters, Reagan, Violet, and Scarlet.Photo by Vicky Moon
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).
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.
