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Features
4 A Case to Preserve Rural Loudoun Using the planning tools we have while there is still time by john adams
7 The Village of Philomont Beloved heart of western Loudoun by drew bishop
14 Prime Soils Loudoun ’ s once and future king by chris van vlack
17 In Search of a Hearth and a Home of Their Own by amanda cather
28 Time Travel on Loudoun ’ s Unpaved Roads
by emily houston
37 It ’ s a Family Affair at Sisters Garlic Co . by sarah burke
34 A Remarkable Story behind Loudoun ’ s Historic Archives by gary m . clemens
40 A Different Brand of Horsepower Loudoun Therapeutic Riding connects people to the healing power of horses by chris walton
Departments
11 Wild Things Enjoying Loudoun ’ s Native Plants by emily southgate
21 Protecting Our Lands Sleeter Lake Bioswale
by norman myers and lawrence malone
24 An Eye for Beauty The Quiet Wonder of Loudoun ’ s Seasons by karen monroe and douglas gehlsen
27 Rural Roads & Byways Snickersville Turnpike by peter q . weeks
31 Keeping It Local Southern Comfort Come as a Cathead Biscuit by wib middleton
44 Natural History Stepping Back into Loudoun ’ s Prehistory
by travis shaw
48 Artist Spotlight The Loudoun Sketch Club Lives On !
by chris doxey
50 Shop Around publisher i managing editor & design Jane Perini publisher i writer & photographer Wib Middleton editorial consultant Emily Houston cover photo by Ed Felker photo ~ Mae West at Loudoun Therapeutic Riding
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