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Berryville M ain Street Winter 2013
“Comfortable” A ntiques R epair Business
Welcomes Watching By Robin Cardillo
Yuletide In Berryville
When Mike Barbara drove
past the empty brick building
on Berryville’s Church Street,
he immediately knew it was
a good fit for his antiques
restoration business.
“Home for the Holidays”
Berryville Main Street in conjunction
with the Barns of Rose Hill & Town
of Berryville have scheduled several
events for the holidays:
“The building had the right
look,” he said. “I knew I
wanted to be in Berryville, and
this place just felt comfortable
when I went inside.”
That was in mid-July. A week later, Mike had opened Mike Barbara
Antiques Restoration at the site. The front of the shop holds beautiful
antiques, from quarter sawn oak cabinets and chairs (Continued on page 8)
Farmers H arvest Ball –
R ecap By Susi Bailey
On Saturday October 12, the Barns
of Rose Hill, Berryville Main Street, &
Clarke County Farmers Market hosted
the first Farmers Harvest Ball at the
Barns of Rose Hill in Berryville, Va.
It was a fun evening attended by over
70 folks. The GK Trio, Gerald Kinzie,
Jim Leach, & John Friant, entertained
us during the cocktail hour & dinner.
Forrest Pritchard, author of Gaining
Ground: A Story of Farmers’ Markets,
Local Food, and Saving the Family
Farm, gave a short presentation on his book. Then the entertainment
continued with square dancing demonstrations by The Apple Valley
Squares from Winchester, Va. There was also audience participation
with the caller, Rich Steadman, instructing everyone on the dances. The
event was a fundraiser benefiting these three community organizations.
We once again want to thank all of our sponsors and donations which
are noted on Berryville Main Street’s Website and Facebook.
Friday December 6
6 PM – Tree Lighting – Rose Hill Park
Refreshments on Barns deck/Lower
gallery – cookies & hot cider
(Move to Lower Gallery in event of
inclement weather)
Saturday December 7
12 Noon – Berryville Christmas Parade
Sunday December 8
Barns of Rose Hill
1-5 PM – Toy Shoppe Open
2 PM – Holiday Dance Concert by
Blue Ridge Dance Studio
7 PM – Blue Ridge Choristers
Ongoing at Barns of Rose Hill:
December 7 – January 5
Student Art Exhibit & Gingerbread
Creation Exhibit in Lower Gallery
Tree donated by Amazing Grace Tree Farm &
Decorated by 4-H Clubs in Upper Lobby
Tree donated by Moose Apple Tree Farm &
Decorated by Clarke County High School FFA
December 10 – 15, December 17 – 22
Toy Shoppe Open during Barns of
Rose Hill hours, 12 Noon to 3 PM
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• Berryville Farm Supply • Berryville Grille • Berryville Optometry • Berryville Service Center • Blossman Propane Gas & Appliance • Blue Ridge Hospice Thrift Store • Bon Matin/Mulucci’s • Boyds Nest Family Restaurant • Cabinet & Appliance Center • Camino Real • Fire House Gallery & Shop • Focaccia Italian Grill • Jane’s Lunch • Mike Barbara Antiques Restoration • My Neighbor And Me
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N EWS F R O M B E R RY V I L L E MAI N S TR E E T AND I TS ME MB E RS
CHRISTMAS IN BERRYVILLE
(Another Berryville Treasure)
By Sharon Beasley Strickland
This lovely small town, one of
so many in America, is also the
Clarke County government seat
and home to 4,000 residents and it
comes alive and vibrant the first full
weekend in December. The magic
is the love of Christmas that anyone
can feel in the cool mountain air
blowing within the “Berryville
Bowl.” Yes, look all about the town
and it is rimmed by the majesty
of the Blue Ridge Mountains. The
residents can clearly see the blue of
the mountains that frame the town.
It is lovely.
At the Christmas season, the magic
begins when folks see the town
workers stringing lights on trees
and putting out decorations for all
to enjoy. Along Main Street, the
heart of Berryville, many residents
contribute yearly to funds to light
the Main Street trees. These lights
are bright and shiny and are lighted
in honor of people loved by families.
They sparkle from December well
in March when lights are no longer
needed to walk the streets.
Local residents told me stories
of their childhood growing up
in Berryville. Iva Longerbeam, a
lifelong Clarke County resident,
said all the town’s children waited
in high anticipation for their first
glance of the famous second floor
of Coiner’s Department Store. This
floor was always filled with toys
of all kinds. Local children could
come up and see all the bright,
beautiful, and shiny new toys. They
could touch them and dream of
getting some of them from Santa
Claus. John Hudson told me of
the beautiful street lights at the
holidays that draped across Main
Street (See Cover). There were
beautiful red Christmas bells up
and down the street and the lights
spoke of Santa and the magic
of Christmas. Former Berryville
Mayor, Rick Sponsellar, owner of
Sponsellers Flower Shop, and a
lifelong Berryville resident, told
about the rushing about for the
owners and the workers to get
lovely floral arrangements and
baskets out to people in the town
and the county. Some years, there
was snow to contend with. I can
only imagine the amount of red
ribbon used during the holiday
season! Their flower shop has been
in Berryville since 1929 and his 94
year old mother married into this
business and is still part of it.
Donna Peake, who for ten years
has been the Christmas Parade
planner. Before her, Jane Heflin
had the job of planning the annual
parade. Several years ago, I was at
Jane’s Lunch for breakfast before
the Christmas Parade and Donna
Peake was there. So were so many
others that had come into town
for the parade. Snow had started
and the question was whether the
parade would go on. Donna and
I talked about all the planning
and the logistical work involved
in getting all the groups and the
famous Clarke County Band of
Eagles ready to go. She said that she
knew every child would be waiting
for Santa Claus to come at the end
of the parade. Most of the children
believe that Santa looks directly
at them and then he knows what
they want. The parade that year
was in jeopardy. An hour went by
and the snow came down quickly
and was piling up. Donna and her
committee talked and as she left
Jane’s Lunch we were all told that
the parade was on. She and I both
agree that it was one of the most
magical parades ever. The band
marched swiftly up Main Street,
through the snowy slush, to the
yells and cheers of everyone. It was
a beautiful parade, Santa arrived on
time, and Christmas in Berryville
had begun.
Don’t miss this year’s parade on
December 7. It starts at noon!
Watch for Santa.
When Christmas snow arrives in
Berryville, the feeling of something
special to come is heightened and
people on the streets yell heartily to
one another, “Merry Christmas.” It
seems the cooler the air is the more
it truly seems like Christmas and
Santa are coming.
My last conversation about
Christmas in Berryville was with
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President’s
Corner
It’s hard to
believe that
this will
be our last
Newsletter
in 2013.
There will
be a lot
of things
to do in Berryville during this
holiday season and we don’t
want you to miss any of the
fun. We are planning the tree
lighting in Rose Hill Park, the
annual Christmas Parade, the
parking meter decorating contest
and lighting up the trees and
memorials along Main Street.
There are also exhibits and
performances at Barns of Rose
Hill. A Toy Shoppe, a section
of the Nutcracker performed by
the Blue Ridge Dance Studio,
a concert by the Blue Ridge
Choristers, a student art exhibit
and a gingerbread creation
exhibit. Please see the schedule
for all these events listed
elsewhere in this Newsletter.
I’d like to congratulate David
Lillard and the Observer
for a wonderful first year of
providing Clarke County
with fascinating, informative
articles and beautiful artwork
in photos and illustrations.
We are all brought closer in
learning about where we live.
Later this month we will be rolling
out new ways to join Berryville
Main Street and become involved
in the efforts of improving our
community. Please let us know if
you are interested in contributing
or volunteering.
I wish you a happy and peaceful
holiday season. See you on the
streets of Berryville!
BOARD MEMBERS & STAFF
Jerry Johnson, President,
Economic Restructuring
Susi Bailey,
Treasurer
Tricia James,
Promotions Committee
Kathy Pierson,
Promotions Committee
Jay Arnold,
Merchants Committee
Sherry Craig,
Merchants Committee
Lockett Van Voorhis,
Design Committee
Will Dellinger
Economic Restructuring Committee
Michael Haymaker
Economic Restructuring Committee
Luanne Carey,
Berryville Main Street Director
Kate Petranech,
Firehouse Gallery Director
Jerry Johnson,
President
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& Happenings
Gallery News
2013 HOLIDAY
BASKET FILLED WITH
“CROWD PLEASERS”
Guaranteed to Delight Family and
Friends on YOUR Shopping List
This year’s Holiday Basket, which
sells for $85, is once again filled
with beautiful handmade items
made by our gallery artists – but
chosen with a slight twist.
Instead of asking a jury to
determine the contents, the gallery
looked to customer preferences
– for direction, selecting four
of the gallery’s most frequently
purchased items for the basket.
These are the “crowd pleasers” the
gallery can’t keep on its shelves –
such as fiber artist, Joyce Badanes’
tie-dyed bamboo cotton socks.
Besides the socks, basket
purchasers will find a stunning
custom-glazed pottery vessel
with lid by Robert Craig,
charming hand blown lamp
work earrings from jewelry
artist, Charmaine Jackson, and
a distinctive hand-turned wine
stopper by Terry Lund.
In addition, Barns of Rose Hill,
has donated a “Buy One Get One
Free” voucher for an upcoming
program at the beautiful
$115
e!
valu
performing arts center.
If purchased separately, the
combined value of all these
goodies would be $115.
But wait, there’s more!!
Historic Rosemont has provided a
FABULOUS bonus gift to make
the basket virtually irresistible.
All purchasers will be entered in a
raffle to win “Tea for Two” at the
historic home including a lovely tea
with all the trimmings plus a private
tour of the rooms. Value? $120!
Give the entire basket or separate
the items to make four lovely gifts.
And if YOU win the bonus gift?
Reward yourself and a special
someone with an afternoon of
pure enjoyment at one of the most
beautiful and historic, spots in
Clarke County.
There are only 15 baskets available
on a first-come, first-served basis.
Stop by or call the gallery at
540-955-4001 to reserve your
basket. Payment by credit card or
check must accompany the order.
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GALLERY BEGINNINGS –
WHY AND HOW
The Fire House Gallery is an
ongoing economic development
initiative created and managed
by Berryville Main Street, part
of the Main Street program
launched by the National Trust
for Historic Preservation in 1980
to foster growth and vitalization
of small towns across the US.
Berryville is one of only two
dozen towns in Virginia – and
one of the smallest – to be
admitted to the program, which
is administered by the economic
development department in
Richmond.
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The gallery is the brain-child
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and town planner and gallery
artist, Christy Dunkle, who saw
an opportunity to draw traffic
and revenue to Berryville by
turning the soon-to-be vacated
town office (and former fire
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proven draw in towns and cities
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Antiques Repair Business (Continued from page 1)
to handmade chess sets to World Wars I and II helmets,
all owned by Mike. (“Everything’s reasonably priced,”
Mike points out, “because I want it to move.”) The back
of the shop, designed for Mike’s meticulous restoration
and repair work, is home to high-end pieces of furniture
in varying degrees of mending.
While Mike specializes in furniture restoration,
primarily for pieces 100 years or older, he also
offers veneer patching, caning, rushing, and limited
upholstery, as well as repair of paintings, gold-leafing,
gilding, and inlay work. He points out that his expertise
applies equally to antique and modern furniture.
“They’re all kind of built the same,” he smiles.
Every piece has a story, and Mike is eager to share. Two
of his more memorable projects have been restoring
an antique wine-tasting table made in the Shenandoah
Valley and once belonging to a vineyard – “It needed
a lot of work,” he admits – and two Victorian period
metal sculptures with intricately designed horses
rearing up, owned by a deacon from Washington, D.C.
23 E. Main Street
P.O. Box 372
Berryville, VA 22611
Phone 540 955-4001
Fax 540 955-0909
manager@berryvillemainstreet.org
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Before venturing into his own business, Mike worked
for an antiques conservator in Loudoun County for 14
years: “I worked in the back room, where no one ever
saw me. Customers never met the person who worked
on their furniture.”
Newsletter is published by Berryville Main
Street and issued four times a year —
December, March, June, and September. Its
purpose is to provide news about people and
events in and around the historic district;
promote local business; and raise awareness
about the many ways a vibrant downtown
contributes to a community’s quality of
life. Berryville Main Street is a 501(c)3
organization and part of Virginia Main
Street since 1992. The Main Street program
was launched in 1985 by the National Trust
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With his move to Berryville, that changed. His location
around the corner from Main Street places him in the
middle of the brisk traffic on Church Street. “I think
I’ve done work for almost everyone on this street,” he
laughs. “You know, everybody has a chair that’s loose.
They come in, and they can watch and drink a cup of
coffee while I’m working on their furniture. I enjoy it.”
Mike also continues to work out of his home in
Winchester. His restoration business spans into
Washington, D.C., where he regularly travels to pick
up items and bring them back to his Berryville shop.
Visitors can reach Mike at 540.336.0864 or stop by 5
South Church Street to browse through the antiques.
Because his hours are flexible, he advises visitors to call
before they come.
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