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Middleburg’s Only Locally Owned and Operated Newspaper Volume 8 Issue 12 www.mbecc.com March 29, 2012 ~ April 26, 2012 New Police Chief Mellon Collection at Daniel Morrow A major factor in his selection, ac- The National Sporting Museum Page 9 n Monday, April 23, Anthony cording to the town of Middleburg, was J. (“AJ”) Panebianco will his “22-year career serving small com- become Middleburg’s third munities in Virginia, . . . .” Chief of Police in less than a According to the Town of Louisa, year. He succeeds the town’s current Panebianco began his law enforcement OChief, Bill Klugh, hired in June 2011, career in 1986, serving with the City of and Klugh’s predecessor, Steve Webber, Covington police force as a dispatcher who announced his decision to retire at and then with the Virginia Department age 52 in March of the same year. of Corrections. At 21 he joined the The town received more than Buena Vista Police Department as a pa- twenty-five applications for the posi- trolman. There he was promoted steadi- tion after Chief Klugh discovered that ly, first to sergeant, then to captain, As- the provisions of his retirement package sistant Chief, and Chief of Police. from Fairfax City made keeping his new While serving in Covington he job in Middleburg financially unwise. earned an Associate’s Degree and a Panebianco is currently serving as Bachelor’s Degree in Administration of Chief of Police in the Town of Louisa, Justice from Bluemont College. He is the county seat, just east of Charlottes- also a graduate of the Virginia Chiefs ville, formerly known as Louisa Court and Richmond University’s Profession- House. al Executive Leadership Schools. In Louisa, Panebianco commands Panebianco left Covington to a Middleburg-sized force of four of- serve as interim Chief in Warsaw, Vir- ficers in a growing town of more than ginia, where he produced a well-regard- 1,499 people. Louisa is the home of ed assessment of the Warsaw Depart- the North Anna Nuclear Generating ment and played an active role in the station and Virginia’s oldest commune, selection of their new Chief. the Twin Oaks Community, founded in 1967. Continued Page 14 Thanks for The Memories Reggie Dawson Retires hen Reggie Dawson an- my mother had heard about from Mr. Ed nounced his retirement Wright, a good friend. They were look- from Middleburg Bank, ing for a teller, and when my mother he was inundated with re- said I might be suitable, they waited for quests to serve on boards of directors my return from the Air Force to give me Wand to help with worthy initiatives. an interview.” “I was honored by these requests William F. Curtis, president of because I have always believed in help- Middleburg Bank and John Palmer in- ing wherever I can, but I decided that terviewed Reggie, and they called him I’m going to wait a while before I de- at home the very same day to offer him cide what to do next. the job. “I have always followed the gold- “We have to know if you will take en rule, and I believe that if you treat the job,” they said….” people with respect, they will always “Yes!” Reggie answered emphati- trust and come back to you…. I am so cally. grateful for the kindness and support That was forty-two years ago. everyone in Middleburg has given me Forty-two years of exceptional service over the years…. I will definitely con- and dedication to the bank and to the tinue to help where I can.” community he loves. This gentle, distinguished and “On my first day, February 2nd, dedicated man exemplifies what citi- 1970, I walked in the back door and zenship and stewardship are about, and met the woman who was to become my everyone in Middleburg has benefited wife. In fact, when I was working on from his support and kindness at one the 100th anniversary of Middleburg time or another. Elementary, I saw in the record books The very idea that he will no that she also attended Middleburg Ele- longer be at Middleburg Bank seems mentary…. She was in the second grade impossible to many, but Reggie re- when I was in the first.” members his time there in exquisitely Reggie and Gloria Jean Sutphin positive detail. were married in October of 1971, and “I was born and raised in she agrees completely with his plan to Middleburg,” he remembers. “I attend- wait a while before deciding what to do ed Middleburg Elementary, graduated next. from Loudoun County High School in “We don’t plan a lot of exotic 1965 and joined the Air Force in March travel when I retire,” he explained. “If of 1966.” we make it to Winchester or to Virginia Creighton Farms Ultimately stationed at Eglin AFB Beach, it’s a big day,” Reggie said. in Fort Walton Beach, Florida, his Dad But he does remember how dedi- came to pick him up when he finished cated he and all the Middleburg Bank his service. officers were to passing on their sense Opens Beautiful “We cruised along back to Middleburg,” he said, “tod- Continued Page 24 Page 4 dling along until we got Clubhouse home.” “Tuesday of the next Page 8 week, I went to Middleburg

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Business Directory: Page 12 • Friends for Life: Page 20 3/29/12 Thursday by homes in Request PRST STD PRST Page 2 Middleburg Eccentric • March 29, 2012 ~ April 26, 2012 Middleburg Eccentric • March 29, 2012 ~ April 26, 2012 Page 3 News of Note iddleburg P.O. Box 1768 M Middleburg, VA 20118 Second Chapter Books 540-687-3200 Grant Steel Cain fax 866-705-7643 eal state www.mbecc.com 1995, at Loudoun Hospital, weighing Hosts World Book Night r e 540.687.6321 [email protected] a bit over 10 pounds 7 ounces. This began a life-long trend reflected in ev- rom Kodiak, Alaska, to selected to share in places as di- Cover Photo by erything Grant did. He did it big. Key West, Florida, in verse as VA hospitals, nursing Quietly Serving Our Clients Since 1943 Grant attended Round Hill El- 6,000 towns and cities homes, prisons, ballparks, mass Dee Dee Hubbard ementary, Blue Ridge Middle School, across America, volun- transit, diners, and more. Harmony Intermediate School, Epis- teers will give away half a mil- “We are proud to be a com- copal High School and Middleburg Flion free books on one day: munity partner for the first World Editor In Chief Academy. April 23, 2012. Come meet those Book Night in the U.S!, said Sec- Dee Dee Hubbard ~ [email protected] Grant was a competitive athlete volunteers and hear the stories ond Story Books owner Kathy who began his athletic career with the Design & Production Director of where they will be distribut- Jo Shea. “From March 22 until Jay Hubbard Upper Loudoun Youth Football. He ing their books — as varied and April 18 the Reading Circle will played soccer and little league base- colorful as the people them- meet weekly from 12:30 – 1:30 Publisher ball as well. At age 11 his heart was selves, and as engaging as their pm to read aloud from one of the Dan Morrow captured with the sport of Lacrosse. book choices—at Second Story chosen book titles. Since only a Grant played youth Lacrosse. Grant Books at 8 East Federal Street in few of the titles will be given out Copyright © 2012 All rights reserved. No played for Nova West for 5 years and Middleburg, Virginia. on the March 23 in our town, we part of Middleburg Eccentric may be repro- most recently played for MadLax Or- duced without written permission of the Ec- World Book Night U.S. is are making all the titles avail- dresden FarM noW availaBle– this beautiFully Maintained 125 acre Foxcross FarM, - MiddleBurG - amazing 148+/- aCre fox Cross estate with White oaKs FarM, - MiddleBurG - now aVailable. 60 outstanding acres centric LLC. Middleburg Eccentric is not ange. an ambitious campaign to give able now, at a fifteen percent dis- horse FarM includes a circa 1785 5 bedrooM Main house, a 12 stall bel- gated entrance & streaM just 2 Miles F roM Middleburg. huge 7 bed, 7 bath in the exClusive foxCroft area just 10 minutes from middleburg. turn- responsible for unsolicited manuscripts or He played for both Episcopal away half a million free, special- count.” Mont barn with 8 Paddocks, heated waterers, a new generator and a all briCk manor home w/massive room sizes and three finished levels. expan- key horse farm with a beautifully restored 1890’s 4 bedroom, 2 full 2 artwork. Middleburg Eccentric reserves the High School and Middleburg Acad- seParate tack rooM here are additional dwellings including newly right to accept or reject any and all copy. ly printed books across America. “We will also host a gather- . t 4 ( siVe deck oVerlooks the Pool and Patio. wooded & oPen acreage with Fenced halF bath Manor house. original hardwood, wine cellar, 7 stall courtyard renovated manager’s house and guest house), extensive greenhouses, Middleburg Eccentric is published monthly emy. Recently Grant received the Volunteer book lovers will help ing the week before World Book Pastures, 2 barns and two guest houses. sub-diVidable land not in easeMent stable with an iMPressiVe Party/hunt breakFast rooM, 7 Paddocks with new gardens, a Pool, and a 5 acre Pond. ProPerty with Potential easeMent on the 4th Thursday by Middleburg Eccen- honor of an invitation to the Nike promote reading by going into Night, in preparation for the giv- Fencing additional dwellings tric LLC. Circulation to Clarke, Fauquier, restrictions. . 2 . Bluechip Lacrosse camp to be held their communities and distribut- ers going out into the community Loudoun & Prince William Counties. this summer. Both coaches and team- ing free copies of a book they on April 23. The event will take Peter Pejacsevich 540-270-3835 $5,900,000 Peter Pejacsevich 540-270-3835 $3,999,000 Peter Pejacsevich 540-270-3835 $3,975,000 We are pledged to the letter and spirit of Virginia’s policy for achieving equal housing mates knew they could count on Grant enjoy to new or light readers, place April 18th at 6 p.m. at Sec- opportunity throughout the Commonwealth. rant Steele Cain of to be the ultimate team player. Rarely reaching them especially in un- ond Chapter Books, 8 East Fed- We encourage and support advertising and a game passed that Grant’s mom and marketing programs in which there are no Purcellville, Virginia, died derserved places – and even some eral Street, Middleburg. Please barriers to obtain housing because of race, in a tragic accident at home dad were not cheering on the sidelines. fun places. visit our website, chapterbks@ color, religion, national origin, sex, elderli- on Wednesday, February Grant learned at age nine to Volunteers from your area gmail.com, or telephone 540 687 ness, familial status or handicap. 22, 2012. He is survived by his par- drive go-karts, and he spent many will be picking up the books they 8049 for more information.” All real estate advertised herein is seasons racing. Grant raced locally at subject to Virginia’s fair housing law which Gents Scott and Laure Cain and sister makes it illegal to advertise “any preference, Carolyn; grandmother Katharine AllSports in Sterling, Virginia, where limitation or discrimination because of race, Cain, aunt Tracy Anderson, cousins he won the “Kids League Champion- color, religion, national origin, sex, elderli- ship” season after season. He traveled shared his life. sense of humor. All it took was for ness, familial status, handicap or intention Darius, Camron, Cyrus, and Marshall The simple stats of schools Grant’s interest to be piqued and he to make any such preferences, limitation or Saeidi; uncle Doug Anderson, cousins around the east coast where he raced discrimination.” Katie & Carl Anderson; uncle Ed & successfully. His father served as attended, teams belonged to, jobs would take on a project, a sport, or The newspaper will not knowingly ac- Aunt Anita; uncle Jim & aunt Kelley Grant’s one-man pit crew, coach, driv- held, do not collectively add up to any endeavor until he completely cept advertising for real estate that violates er, chaperone, and sponsor. At age 15, a complete picture of who a person mastered it. He was both a charismatic the fair housing law. Our readers are hereby Truxel, cousins Kate Truxel, Emily & is. Grant was bigger than the places boy and a charming man. informed that all dwellings advertised in this her husband Gonzalo Ramella; aunt he moved to spec Miata racing. Grant Keyser rd – huMe - well located in beautiFul huMe less than 1 hr snaKe hill rd – Middleburg - 1850 georgian estate. 121 acres. tra- newspaper are available on equal opportunity had an entire family of racing friends he visited, schools he attended, or Donations may be made to: The basis. For more information or to file a hous- Courtney & uncle Jon Nordling, cous- from dC; speCtaCular views. expertly renovated with high-end fin- ditional Virginian hunt country Manor. sPacious & PriVate 8-bed- who respected Grant’s driving skills teams on which he played. He was ex- Grant Cain Scholarship at Middleburg Atoka Properties, a division of Middleburg Real Estate, ing complaint call the Virginia Fair Housing ins Claire & Teddy Nordling and great tremely intelligent, clever, caring and Academy, 35321 Notre Dame Lane, ishes and craFtsManshiP. Main residence, Pool w/ Poolhouse, Fieldstone rooM hoMe. gracious winding stairway & restored hardwood Floors office at (804) 367-8530. Toll free call (888) grandmother Jeanne Cain. Grant was and loved him as a reliable friend. hardscaPing, gourMet kitchen, catering kitchen, great Flow. 2 br 2 ba Purcellville office located at 115 N 21st St, Purcellville throughout. long, tree-lined driVeway, lake, 3 barns, 7 & 24-stall. 551-3247. For the hearing impaired call (804) predeceased by his grandparents Ed He was loved immensely by determined. He was loved beyond the Middleburg, Virginia 20117. guest house, center aisle 8 stall horse stable, riding ring, Virtually swimming pool and equine heated exerCise pool, outdoor arena. 367-9753. Email: [email protected]. his immediate family and his larger, words that can be written on this page Please visit www.hallfh.com gov Web site: www.fairhousing.vipnet.org & Annette Anderson and grandfather unliMited ride out. 78.58 ac in 2 Parcels; addl 50.3 ac Parcel aVailable 4-board Fencing, 2 tenant hses. 5 Minutes to Middlebug. i hr dc. con- Allan Cain. extended family of friends, coaches, or spoken aloud. to express online condolences to the www.atokaproperties.com serVation easeMent. Grant was born on May 18, athletes, and teachers with whom he He was funny and had a great family. 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Information contained herein is deemed reliable but is not so warranted nor is it otherwise guaranteed. www.mbecc.com www.mbecc.com Page 4 Middleburg Eccentric • March 29, 2012 ~ April 26, 2012 Middleburg Eccentric • March 29, 2012 ~ April 26, 2012 Page 5 News of Note Protest & Response Notes from State Senator Vogel Finally, A Dog Groomer Middleburg Welcomes A New Vet Daniel Morrow The original version of the procedures required by the original sults of the protest,” Vogel told the to view the results of the ultrasound, s the old dog wobbled out legislation, Senate Bill 484, had been legislation lent further support to op- Eccentric. “It is totally uncharacteris- only offered an opportunity to do so. of the examination room, n Saturday March 3, 2012, introduced by State Senator Jill Vo- ponents. tic of law enforcement at the Capitol My bill was based on language used Who Understands more than 500 men and Dr. Tim Dabkowski fol- gel, supported by 11 others, and for Once John Stewart, Steven to hinder protests. Organized, public in 20 other states that have similar in- f there is one thing a dog cannot lowed, saying soothingly, women marched through a time by Governor Robert McDon- Colbert, Saturday Night Live and displays of protest or support are a formed consent laws.” abide, it’s being cooped up in a downtown Richmond and “We can take care of him… nell himself. It would have required the blogoshere entered the fray, the common event at the Capitol and “This was all consistent with dark, distant cage while waiting Alet’s think about what we want to do, then gathered on the steps of the women seeking abortions in Virginia bill was being credited with not only people who take the time to visit the information provided during ini- for a bath and a haircut. Those and we’ll keep him as comfortable as OVirginia State Capitol in Richmond tial discussions about the measure” to undergo a trans-vaginal ultra- making the State of Virginia a laugh- Richmond and make their positions little rooms filled with crying dogs possible.” to demonstrate their opposition to sound inspection, and required that ingstock, but ending whatever 2012 known are usually given great def- Vogel asserted. “Clinics currently Isimply ruin what should be a relaxing legislation that would have required The handsome young vet with their doctors, on request, show them Vice Presidential ambitions Gover- erence and treated with dignity and perform - and recommend - ultra- and luxurious experience. beautiful pale blue eyes exuded kind- women to undergo an ultrasound the results of that inspection. nor McDowell may had harbored.. respect. sounds as a routine part of screening. That’s why Sarah Watkins, examination before terminating a ness and empathy for both the animal A preponderance of pro-choice SB 484 was eventually with- “I go out of my way,” she said, The procedure is considered to be a owner of The Studio, Middleburg’s and the owner, and conveyed clearly pregnancy. opponents of the legislation charac- drawn by it’s principal sponsor, and a “to visit with protestors and orga- safety measure constituting current Boutique Dog Salon, refuses to cage Protesters who refused Capitol that he would do whatever was de- terized it as yet another incremental less-intrusive, though similar variant nized advocacy groups when they “best practices.” her clients at all, and allows them to cided with the care Middleburg Ani- Police orders to “disperse” or move step in an ongoing, state-by-state substituted in the Virginia House. come to petition at the Capitol. I also “Planned Parenthood advo- roam freely while waiting for their to another location were met by hel- mal Hospital was known for when effort to ban abortion, and, perhaps, The Eccentric asked State go out of my way to make them feel cates the same ultrasound technol- turn to be beautiful. of all types and offers a monthly de- Love/McKim set standards for ani- meted, masked and plastic-shield- birth control in the United States. Senator Vogel to comment on both welcome and feel that their views ogy in their clinics,” she said, “and “No one would be happy if they shedding service for Golden Retriev- carrying Riot Police, supported by a mal care in The Piedmont. Libertarians denounced the the police response to the demonstra- matter. Because their positions DO the National Abortion Federation were cooped up in a scary place when ers and other full coated breeds. Although Tim did not origi- Virginia State Police S.W.A.T team bill as yet another government intru- tions in Richmond, and the unprec- matter and I find it offensive and cer- includes the procedure in their stan- they went to the groomer,” the pretty “If owners will keep to a regu- armed with automatic weapons. nally decide to pursue a veterinary sion into the private lives of Ameri- edented state and national reaction to tainly undemocratic if peaceful pro- dards”. young newcomer to Middleburg ex- lar, monthly de-shedding, they will degree, his sister encouraged him to Though no acts of violence can citizens. the demonstrations as well as the bill testors were mistreated.” Vogel was Asked about what doctors plains. “I want my customers and cli- be amazed at the difference in their were reported, more than 30 of the “follow his passion” when she was and build a successful business.” reality someday soon.” More traditional conservatives itself. not, herself, in Richmond on March thought, Vogel noted that “Physi- ents to enjoy total transparency with furniture and carpets,” Sarah empha- very ill with cancer. Her encourage- When he found that Cleaning and refurbishing protesters were arrested and held in objected to the bill’s perceived ef- 3. cians had explained that ultrasounds no dark corners while they are with sizes. “It is absolutely stunning what buses, hands cuffed behind them, for ment gave him the boost he needed Middleburg Animal Hospital in have been at the forefront of Tim’s fects on doctor/patient relationships. The Demonstration reflect the standard of care required me. You wouldn’t expect any less a difference a regular de-shedding to leave Dun & Bradstreet where Middleburg was for sale, he imme- mind since he closed on the practice. more than six hours before process- The particularly intrusive Vogel on HB484 to safely perform a procedure. It is from your own hair salon.” makes in both the animal’s life and ing. he was a successful consultant and diately investigated its history and “All our machines need to be nature of the instrumentation and “I was appalled to hear the re- the only way to determine gestational As Sarah tosses back her the life of your possessions!” do what he’d always wanted to do: reputation closely. replaced,” he noted. Asked to comment on reac- age and to screen for serious com- shoulder-length brown bob to better Half-groomings, baths and provide professional care for animals “This was a practice that was “But I view this as a turn- tion to what she terms the “informed plications (like ectopic pregnancy), comb out a nervous King Charles brush-outs are also available with in need. dearly loved and admired by the com- around venture that, not so long ago, consent bill,” Vogel was direct. “I which place the mother at increased Spaniel, she tells a story of her arrival prices reflecting the time invested by The youngest of seven chil- munity,” he said “Clearly it needed enjoyed a fantastic reputation. My killed the Senate bill,” she said, “a risk.” in Middleburg that will be familiar to the groomer providing the service. dren, Tim took his sister’s advice to be reinvigorate and brought up to goal is to create a thriving business bill which began with very good in- “Finally,” Vogel noted, “pa- many. Full grooming for Corgies is quickly and literally. present-day standards, but, basically, here again…. A business that puts tentions.” tient advocates have emphasized “I grew up with horses and $60; for Labs, $50; for Miniature “Life’s too short,” she empha- the customer and employee loyalty customers and their animals first. Conceding that she was “em- how critical it is that women have ac- dogs and always loved animals. Poodles from $75-90; for Schnau- sized. “You need to do something was still there, we simply needed to “I am a reasonable man,” Tim Thos. Hays & Son Jewelers barrassed,” by the whole thing Vogel cess to information in order to make Among our many dogs, my parents zers, $60-$75; for Cockers $75-$90 you love.” prove that my commitment and dedi- emphasizes. “I take my responsibil- noted that the bill “had twelve Senate good decisions about their health. had a very difficult Cockapoo who and for Goldens, $65-$90. Two months later, Tim re- cation were as serious and strong as ity for the quality of life for animals patrons and it had bipartisan support, Ironically, that was precisely the Sen- needed a personal groomer to come to “Yorkies and Maltese require signed from D&B and finished his theirs.” under my care very seriously… I including the actual patrons who ate’s posture on a mammogram bill the house. At ten years old, I was fas- great care,” Sarah continues. “Their science courses while he worked part One only need walk into the want my clients to have the informa- were Republicans and Democrats.” that was voted unanimously out of cinated with how gentle she was and skin is so delicate and fragile that we time for a vet. He is a graduate of reception room at Middleburg Ani- tion they need to make the right deci- Vogel also noted that she “had committee just minutes before my how much confidence she inspired in must take extraordinary care with Virginia Tech Veterinary School. mal Hospital today to realize that sions for their animals, and my stan- been promised” and perhaps mistak- bill was heard. The mammogram bill this frightened little dog. She kindly their grooming. If one is very careful Now the owner of a success- the dedication and commitment Tim dards of care are very high. I know it enly “took for granted” that some required that women be provided re- taught me about grooming and, when and delicate, the dogs always leave ful veterinary practice in Rehoboth, talked about are very clearly in place will take a while to build community Celebrating 40 years very simple medical facts “were at sults of certain mammogram tests.” she retired, she gave me her mobile feeling terrific.” DE, that is growing rapidly and re- and that he loves the Middleburg confidence again, but I’m confident the heart of the legislation.” practice after I completed grooming Now offering appointments quires a new building that is under community. that will come as people get to know “I think of myself as an honest, Women’s Rights school.” 10 a.m. until 7 p.m. on Tuesday and construction, Tim decided to talk to Is it easy running two clinics at me. Everyone here has been so wel- straightforward and modern person Becoming a professional dog Wednesday and 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. his bankers about opening a second the same time? No, not really, but it coming and helpful. Fine Jewelry and Silver who thinks that government should “It was never my intent to groomer is a five-day-a-week, eight- Friday and Saturday, The Studio of- practice as he was returning from a is more than worth it, according the “I’m extremely pleased to be stay out of your life, out of your busi- force a woman to have a vaginal hour-a-day, ten-month endeavor. All fers upscale grooming in a cage-free conference. intense and focused vet. able to serve this community.” ness, out of your bedroom and out of screening against her will, only to breeds must be groomed to satisfac- environment. Only natural products “My business degree and my “We’ve purchased a little To schedule appointments your health care. I only make excep- ensure that women seeking abortions tion before one graduates, and every are used and every customer is fluff D&B experience have been extreme- house on Rt. 50 and we spend more with Dr. Dabkowski, please tele- tions when there is a legitimate health are fully informed and that current aspect of coat, paw, ear and eye care dried by hand for a high quality fin- ly valuable as I’ve established and than half of every week here,” he phone 540 687 6144. Appointments 1972 ~2012 reason, “ she said, “and I genuinely state-of-the-art safety procedures must be learned thoroughly. ish. enlarged my veterinary career,” he explained. “I found the Love’s ex- may be scheduled Monday, Tuesday, believed that there was a benefit to are followed,” Vogel concluded. “I “I grew up in Silver Spring, Please telephone 540-233- explained. “I know and understand pansion plans when I was cleaning Wednesday and Friday with appoint- women having more information struck the bill over the objections of Maryland, and I operated a mobile 1416 or 540-687-5119 for an appoint- the financial vocabulary, and my shelves the other day… they’re won- ments available until 8 p.m. on Mon- about their own health and about the the Governor and others who have grooming business for three years be- ment at The Studio for your dog. bankers know I know how to create derful, and I hope to turn them into days. procedure.” worked hard on the bill. But at this fore I decided to go to college.” She said she was particularly point in the process, it was for me a Focusing on real estate, finance distressed that the controversy gen- matter of conscience. New informa- and economics at the University of erated by HB484 had so overshad- tion about the ultrasound bill placed a Mississippi, Sarah investigated all her owed what the Senate had accom- number of facts in conflict. After new options for her future career. But she plished on “transportation, public feedback from physicians, clinicians, missed animals much too much to Charlie Westbrook 703.447.9505 safety, teachers’ pay and state em- lawyers and constituents, I had to forego her original instincts. ployee pension and other things that conclude I clearly did not have all of “My finance degree has been really matter around here.” the answers. Also, I learned the Gov- invaluable,” explained the owner of a “It was very clear that ultra- ernor was hurrying amendments to successful grooming business in Sil- sounds were the standard and every- the floor and at that point it was time ver Spring, “especially in the current one gets one prior to the procedure for me to call ‘time out’ on my bill.” economic climate.” to terminate, period. This bill was Asked about the flak she had “I moved to Middleburg for only intended to offer the woman the taken from all quarters as a result of my horses, and was really surprised results of the ultrasound - just an op- her role in introducing the bill, she that there was no dog groomer in the tion.” noted that “ . . . the difficult work of Village.” • Realtor of Estate & This year, Vogel noted the Vir- legislation requires an open mind, a Now, at a crisp, colorful ad- Land Properties ginia House and Senate have often measured reaction and respect for dress on Federal Street, Sarah offers been “ . . . criticized in the press for those who disagree.” her services to address the lack of a introducing bills on social issues. In “I have great respect for my Middleburg groomer. • Practiced in fact, ” she pointed out, “a mere 12 of colleagues,” Vogel told the Eccentric, “I hadn’t intended to open so the 686 bills introduced in the Senate “and try to engage in conduct that is quickly, but the first weekend my sign Conservation have any impact on social matters. always kind, even when we vocifer- was mounted on the building, cus- Foxcross Farm haps lane Her primary goal in introduc- ously disagree. tomers began knocking on the doors Land Easement middleburg, Va purcellVille, Va ing HB484, and that of her co-spon- “Some of the public debate on asking if their dogs could be groomed amazing 148+/- acre Fox cross estate with gated en- outstanding 53 ac race training Facility able to con- sors, she said, had been simple: “ . . . this matter was at times undignified. while they had lunch at The French Strategies trance & stream just 2 miles From middleburg. huge Vert to turnkey operation For eVenters, hunter/jump- Equestrian bracelet 22k gold & sterling ~ $895 to bring Virginia’s informed consent But I have to acknowledge an unusu- Hound… I could not have been hap- 7 bed, 7 bath all brick manor home w/massiVe room sizes ers, dressage. 5 local hunts in 30 min driVe. primary 14k gold cuff bracelet - $1895 rules in line with current reproduc- al act by Delegate David Englin (D- pier to comply.” and three Finished leVels. expansiVe deck oVerlooks the barn has 28 stalls with oFFice, Vet and tack rooms. pool and patio. wooded & open acreage with Fenced pas- second barn encloses 2 eurosizers and easily con- Solid vermeil bracelet - $450 tive technology.” Alexandria) who took to the House Owners are welcome to stay • Real Estate & tures, 2 barns and two guest houses. sub-diVidable land verted to indoor ring 80x150x20’. 15 paddocks on 35 18k Ring - $4895 “It was sure never my intent to floor Friday to extend a public apol- with their dogs while they are being offend women or to trespass in any ogy to me for misstatements he made groomed, and customers may enjoy Tax Credit not in easement. acres. house site. way on their rights, she said. “The recently in the national media. I was the cookie bar. 19 South Madison Street • Middleburg • Virginia bill offered a woman the opportunity very appreciative and in the end it is Sarah specializes in trims for Advisory Services $4,450,000 $1,947,500 to view the results of an ultrasound a good lesson for us all in kindness geriatric dogs and puppies, and wel- 540.687.6997 in advance of a procedure to termi- and decorum.” comes dogs who are recovering from www.ThosHaysJewelers.com nate a pregnancy and was strictly op- surgery. She hand scissors poodles, 10 East Washington Street • Middleburg, VA 20118 tional. Women would not be forced hand strips, plucks and cards terriers Middleburg real estate office 540.687.6321 middleburgrealestate.com www.mbecc.com www.mbecc.com Page 6 Middleburg Eccentric • March 29, 2012 ~ April 26, 2012 Middleburg Eccentric • March 29, 2012 ~ April 26, 2012 Page 7 News of Note Malicious Prosecution and Defamation Daniel Morrow extort money from the plaintiffs and This was done, according to “published,” but “false,” and “de- and Pattersons of “ . . .being part of a to have them all evicted from . . . vari- the filing, “ . . . in furtherance of the famatory per se” follows. Most if ‘crime family’ engaged in a ‘criminal t 12:20 PM on March 1, ous properties.” Goehrings’ scheme to humiliate and not all appeared in the criminal trial conspiracy.’” 2012, Middleburg Ec- The documentary evidence defame the entire Hubbard family and in which Hubbard was unanimously An email sent to the Assistant centric Editor Dee Dee cited in the suit includes an ID Theft to damage Dee Dee Hubbard.” Goeh- cleared of all charges against her. Commonwealth’s Attorney “prior Hubbard, her son Jay, his Affadavit filed with Middleburg ring himself, it is charged, “published Among them were: to the start of the November 7 trial” wife Megan, her daughter, former Bank that, in the words of the suit, copies of the arrest photos on several An April 6, 2011, email in accusing Hubbard of “forgery” in an AMiddleburg Town Council Mem- “ . . . falsely and maliciously ac- websites.” which Goehring accused Dee Dee effort to “steal” more than $144,000. ber Lisa Patterson, and Patterson’s cuses the plaintiffs of the crime of While the trial of Dee Dee Hubbard of stealing from John Ben- “On November 8, 2011,” the husband, Tom, filed suit in Loudoun Identity Theft.” The statement, filed Hubbard was still pending, the filing nison, her employer and a business suit notes, “a jury in Loudoun Coun- County Circuit Court, requesting that under oath, accuses the plaintiffs not charges, “ . . . the Goehrings met with partner of Goehring’s. Bennison tes- ty Circuit Court acquitted Dee Dee the court enter judgment against Jack only of identify theft, but with “fraud, Special Agent Robert Mrak of the Vir- tified on Hubbard’s behalf in the No- Hubbard of all of the embezzlement and Mary Kirk Goehring, “jointly and embezzlement and/or bank fraud.” ginia State Police . . . ,” telling Mrak, vember trial. charges that the Goehrings had sub- severally,” for “malicious prosecu- Those charges, according to the suit, “ . . . they wanted a ‘fraud’ element An April 7 email flatly accus- mitted,” and that during the course tion” of Dee Hubbard and for “com- were “false and were knowingly false added to the criminal charges [against ing “ . . . all of the plaintiffs of ‘crimes of that trial, “ . . . Mr. Goehring ad- mon law defamation and defamation when made,” and are “defamatory per Hubbard] so that they could seek over of fraud and conspiracy to commit mitted, as is set forth in his profligate per se” of the named members of the se.” $100,000 in back rent from the Hub- fraud.’” correspondence to others, that he al- Hubbard and Patterson families. bards, even though no back rent was An April 16 email accusing ways intended to use the malicious Jury trials were requested. Police Involvement due and owing.” Emails sent to the Hubbard’s family members of “forg- and baseless prosecution of Dee Dee The suit requests the court or- Assistant Commonwealth’s Attorney ery.” Hubbard to collect debts he believed der the Goehrings to pay penalties to- Dee Dee Hubbard was arrested confirming that and similar conversa- An April 27 email, accusing he and his wife were owed and obtain taling more than $3 million plus any on November 30, 2010, the suit con- tions were uncovered during the dis- Dee Dee Hubbard of “embezzling the eviction of the Hubbards from his punitive damages determined to be tinues, “ . . . after the Goehrings made covery process in Hubbard’s criminal from the Middleburg Christmas Pa- properties. All this was done mali- appropriate by the court. a series of false and defamatory state- trial, and were submitted as evidence rade,” and accusing Lisa Patterson of ciously and with the specific intent to At press time, no court date had ments to the Middleburg Police and in the filing against the Goehrings. “ . . . colluding with her mother and harm Dee Dee Hubbard.” been set. the Virginia State Police. . . .” being a ‘criminal accomplice’ of the The suit seeks damages for “Not satisfied simply to have Goehring Emails in Evidence embezzlement.” In that same email “False and defamatory per se” what is termed, “ . . . an unprec- Dee Dee Hubbard arrested for false Goehring wrote, “Having studied edented, premeditated and vicious charges,” the complaint continues, Also submitted as evidence, these intensely dreadful circumstanc- Since Hubbard was found in- conspiracy” to injure the plaintiff “Mr. Goehring, who had been tipped the complaint continues, were emails es, it is my view that logic dictates nocent of all charges on November 8, “ . . . through a campaign of mali- off by the Middleburg Police Chief sent by the Goehrings to the Assistant pressing charges against Lisa and the suit continues, “ .. . the Goehrings cious prosecution, libel, slander, and as to the date and time of the arrest, Commonwealth’s Attorney in which Jay, her children, as they are her most have continued to harass and sue the defamation that ended with Dee Dee arranged for a friend who was a pho- they “ . . . clearly demonstrated their valuable asset.” Hubbard family and to tell others that Hubbard being acquitted by a jury of tographer, to take photographs of the intention to use the pending criminal A May 10, 2011 email, accus- the Hubbards are a crime family that her peers in a criminal case instigated arrest. Mr. Goehring then assisted his case to advance their supposed civil ing Hubbard of theft. stole a substantial sum of money from by the Goehrings.” friend to find a buyer for the photos claims against the plaintiffs.” In those A May 16 email, accusing them. “Beginning on or about June, which happened to be the local press.” emails the Goehrings accused Dee Hubbard of being a “master criminal/ “Each of these statements are 17, 2010,” the suit continues, “ . . . As a result, the plaintiffs Dee Hubbard of being a thief. Be- con artist.” false and defamatory as they accuse Mr. Goehring began a campaign of charge, the photos of Hubbard’s ar- cause the statements were “published A May 22 email accusing Dee the Hubbards of criminal activities, “ defamation and slander against the rest and of her in handcuffs, were “ and are false,” the filing continues, “ . Dee Hubbard of being a “master the filing concludes. plaintiffs seeking to obtain baseless . . . featured on the front page of the . . they are defamatory per se.” criminal” and accusing the Hubbards criminal charges against all of them local newspaper, Channel 4, NBC A long list of Goehring emails with the goal of using the leverage Evening News and YouTube.” that the filing notes were not only obtained by the filing of charges to A Delicate Drink of Cool, Clear Water

obel ielseN hoes f you’ve ever closely observed a N N s thirsty horse delicately breaking the surface of a pool of water, you will understand and appreci- ate the magnitude of the wonderful INic Fiddian-Green sculpture, entitled “Still Water” that greets visitors to the National Sporting Museum. The massive hammered sculp- ture sheathed in hammered lead that balances so delicately over an imagi- nary pool of water is a perfect reflec- tion of Fiddian-Green’s passionate obsession with the head of the horse. Although the piece is nine feet by ten feet and two inches, and is immensely heavy, it impossible not to be breath- takingly swept away to a refreshing summer stream when in its presence. “Nic is a genius,” said one of the NSLM Directors, Turner Reuter. “The delicacy of this piece, made by hand of hammered lead, is astound- ing. His classical influence is amply evident, but, as we all know, the horse is a timeless icon of human endeavor.” “The thing is that, for me, it’s not about the horse,” explained Fid- dian-Green. “It’s about the shape, the form, the finish.” Be sure to visit Fiddian-Green’s “Still Water” at The National Sporting Museum on view through May. If Here Summer! you love horses, and admire their abil- ity to express emotions, you will be enchanted by this sculpture. Comes For more information about The National Sporting Museum, in Middleburg,VA, please visit www. nsl.org. Museum hours: Wednesday – Saturday, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm; Sun- 19 east WashiNgtoN st.~ 540-687-8200 day, noon – 4:00 pm. www.mbecc.com www.mbecc.com Page 8 Middleburg Eccentric • March 29, 2012 ~ April 26, 2012 Middleburg Eccentric • March 29, 2012 ~ April 26, 2012 Page 9 News of Note Creighton Farms Opens Middleburg Academy Scraps from The Mellon Collection Beautiful Clubhouse Semi-Finalist in Now Showing at The National Sporting Museum ears of preparation for with wood paneling and a fire- day, and are confident that the aul Mellon was a great admirer of works of art Sporting Drawings from the Paul Mellon Collection” discriminating members place; Jack’s Pub, offering a re- Clubhouse will attract new so- US Physics Team that showcase an artist’s direct experience of exhibition will bring such pleasure and humor to visi- concluded this month laxed atmosphere with booths, cial and golf members” his or her subject because it is often the tran- tors to The National Sporting Museum in Middleburg, with the opening of the lounge area, fireplace and a “Our staff is prepared to Competition sitory experiences that, although not momen- Virginia. YClubhouse at Creighton Farms. horseshoe bar; and the Billiards offer exceptional service and we tous occasions, are for many, the very essence of sport The title, taken from Henry Alken’s series of Widely regarded as the Wash- Room. look forward to the season.” Pand country life. drawings and prints, accurately depicts the varied and ington D.C. area’s most extraor- A private meeting and con- Special events and wed- dinary resort-style community, ference room overlooking the dings may be scheduled at It is for that reason that the “Scraps: British often humorous episodes of sporting and country life. the opening of the Clubhouse is golf course has a fireplace and Creighton Farms by contacting Those who commissioned paintings often conformed an important benchmark in the the very latest in A/V equip- Alexandra Mannino at 703 957 to a formal vision of sport that reflected established development of the property. ment. The conference room is 4817. traditions and motifs. “We were delighted to re- available for social and business “We already have a so- This exhibition, however, celebrates emotional ceive approval to formally open functions. cial calendar for members with drawings that illustrate a greater personal freedom the Clubhouse,” explained Da- Members and guests will a variety of events, as well as a artists were allowed that so accurately captured vi- vid Southworth, president of enjoy the Clubhouse’s classic number of weddings and spe- sions of the animals, sport, and country pursuits they Southworth Development, the country décor, and Artist-in- cial events this year,” Alexandra encountered and observed directly. owner of Creighton Farms. “It Residence Tom Neel’s works explained. “Creighton Farms is will be the social heart of our enliven the expansive space with such a beautiful place for truly The works in this exhibition are drawn entirely community and a keystone of the charming paintings of the Pied- special events and we offer full ang (Robert) Xu, a ju- dependent Science Research in from the Paul Mellon Collection at the Virginia Mu- impeccable service we offer our mont region. event services to our clients.” nior, will represent Physics with Dr. Ann Reimers. seum of Fine Arts in Richmond. As noted in Mellon’s members.” The full-service locker “Brides may choose from Middleburg Academy, “He is an incredibly curious autobiography, “Preliminary drawings or sketches in Although a formal grand rooms include private showers, beautiful interior spaces or al the only independent learner,” Dr. Reimers said. “He oil or pastel often have an immediacy and emotional opening is to be announced later dressing rooms and steam rooms fresco patios that provide sen- high school in Virginia to claim is able to see problems in ways appeal far greater than the final canvas.” this spring, all Clubhouse servic- with separate lounge areas in sational backdrops for the cer- Ya semi-finalist, in the 2012 U.S. others can’t, so he can solve them This exhibition was organized and is shown in es are now available to members. each of the men’s and women’s emony. Whether they choose Physics Team Competition. in very creative ways. He also Middleburg by the courtesy of the VMFA. The finely appointed lounges. Massage rooms of- an outdoor space overlooking He now sets his sights on works very hard.” Henry Alken For more information about the “Scraps” exhibi- Edwin Landseer (English, 1802–1873) 34,000-square-foot manor house fer a chance for relaxation and the 10th hole, or the Pergola, the upcoming final exam which Robert’s course load in- English, 1785–1851 tion on view through June 30, 2012, please visit www. Two Greyhounds: One Standing, One Lying Down offers a variety of dining op- the fitness area includes the lat- or many other options, they can will identify the top twenty phys- cludes AP Chemistry and co- Scraps, 1823 nsl.org. Museum hours: Wednesday – Saturday, 10:00 Pen and brown ink tions, event space, elegant full- est aerobic and weight training leave the work to our very pro- ics students in the country. lege-level Biology through Pencil over red chalk The Paul Mellon Collection, 85.1018 service locker rooms, club rooms equipment. fessional staff and enjoy a spec- The U.S. Physics Team Middleburg Academy’s Dual En- The Paul Mellon Collection, 85.849 am – 4:00 pm; Sunday, noon – 4:00 pm. Courtesy of the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts (a small number of private hotel “We are extremely pleased tacular day.” Competition is sponsored each rollment Program. An AP Schol- Courtesy of the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts rooms) and the Golf Shop, where to offer our members a home Memberships at Creighton year by the American Association ar, he recently earned perfect the latest golf equipment and away from home. At South- Farms include Social, Sports and of Physics Teachers (AAPT), the scores on three SAT subject tests: ready-to-wear is available. worth Development, we know Golf for residents and non-resi- premier national organization and Physics, Chemistry and Math 2. Members will enjoy the that the Clubhouse is the heart dents. For more information, or authority on physics and physical Not surprisingly, Robert It’s Official, Windy Hill is Home to 20% of Middleburg Grille Room, a light, airy room of any Club,” said General Man- an appointment to visit the Club- science education. hopes to be a physicist someday. overlooking the golf course and ager Attila Harai. house and discuss membership Robert completed AP Phys- When not engrossed in sci- he 2010 census data vice in the Middleburg area. sufficiency through access to ful.” is simply not acceptable in rolling hills; The Trophy Room, “We value our members options, please contact Mike Ro- ics during his sophomore year ence, Robert serves as President confirmed what mem- Social Security is their only better healthcare, better edu- Board Chairman, Joe our community. In these tough reminiscent of an English club who have been waiting for this bichaud at 703 957 4800. and is currently undertaking In- of the Junior Class and on the bers of Windy Hill source of income and those cation, and better choices for Boling says, “When Rene economic times, never has the Student Council He is a member Foundation have payments are very modest due kids. Llewellyn set out to raise $1 need been so great. We need of the Math Club and ranked in been suspecting for some to a long history of low wages. Executive Director, Kim million in 1981 for the first everyone’s help.” Ttime. Of the 678 residents of All of these elderly residents Hart says, “Here’s what makes Windy Hill community, the If you would like to make the top 1% of 300,000 test tak- From early planning ers in the recent American Math- Middleburg proper, 137 of require added subsidy from Windy Hill Foundation dif- task seemed overwhelming. a donation, please send a check ematics Contest 12. them live in Windy Hill prop- Windy Hill Foundation. ferent. To the Foundation, Thanks to the generosity of to Windy Hill Foundation, PO to the family dinner, erties. That’s fully 20% of the And third, the community providing an affordable home the local community she suc- Box 1593, Middleburg, VA Hill School Top town of Middleburg. The story is home to more children than isn’t the end of our mission, ceeded in changing the lives of 20118. To learn more about let BOWA be your guide through every of how this came about starts ever before. A few years ago, but only the beginning. Windy nine families forever. 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Working in teams STEM education was a prime Unlike most other schools, Middleburg Ding genetic and forensic quanda- of 3 or 4, students solved prob- motivator for creating the event. ries, and conquering tricky logic lems that draw on STEM skills. “Providing an environment that Academy offers two full years of problems at Foxcroft School’s Challenges included engineering combines the use of academic K2M Expedition: The STEM a brick wall with the longest pos- skills to solve exciting real-world Summit. sible overhang, mixing chemical with competition in a team setting Architectural Design and Drawing When the fun-filled day solutions to identify each ele- can be powerfully motivating,” was over, Foxcroft and Norwood ment, solving a genetics problem said Foxcroft’s Science Depart- classes. This helps you to really School (Bethesda, MD) had cap- called “Who’s Your Daddy?” and ment Chair, Dr. Maria Eagen, tured the high and middle school conquering tricky logic prob- who holds a PhD in Aerospace titles, respectively; a score of lems. The middle school compe- Engineering Sciences. “By of- understand the field and get a clear other girls had won prizes rang- tition also included a forensics fering this event every year, we Schnebele) and Madeira’s Nova wood’s “Dimension” team of ing from iTunes gift cards and a exercise that involved analyzing hope that participating schools entry (Devin Williams, Hang Yin, Olivia Cong, Carolyn Hoover, idea of the work you would have massage to a Kindle Touch; and fingerprints and fiber samples. will develop programs that help Lydia Parker and Lijing Fang). Susanna Bradbury, and Neelam just about every one of the 150 Sponsored by K2M, Inc., a their students be more competi- Team Derivative won two Shaikh took first overall among to do in college." ~Matt ‘12 people involved was wearing a Leesburg, VA firm that develops tive. Ultimately, we hope that it of the five individual events while 12 middle school teams. Loudoun K2M t-shirt and a smile. technological innovations for will foster a life-long love of the Nova, and Tangent, a Foxcroft Country Day’s “Pi” team (Rachel “I had very high expecta- surgeons to treat the world’s most STEM fields.” team comprised of Melody Kab- Wilmans, Lindsey Rust, Emily tions for the day,” said one mid- complex spinal disorders, the The high school Summit bai, Alicia Gordon, and Olivia Cleland, and Megan Mazzatenta) Cornell University selected Matt to participate dle school student, holding her event included two of the com- concluded with a luncheon at Saez, each won one. (The fifth placed second, while third went hand chin-high and then raising it pany’s young engineers who con- which medals and other prizes event ended in a 9-way tie.) Jung, to Immanuel Christian’s “Mito- in its highly sought after "Explorations above her head and adding, “but ducted one of the STEM Sum- were awarded to the champion Amy Edgemond (Foxcroft), Mer- sis” entry (Sarah Christopherson, - this went way above them!“ mit events, and CEO Eric Major “Derivative” team of Chloe Jung, edith Markwood (Georgetown Natalie Jones, Rita Bodrog and in Architecture" summer program “It was an outstanding day came to observe. Cindy Li, Lexy Lu, and Hazel Visitation), and Morgan Hadlock Emma Yergat. for all involved,” said Foxcroft “We were so impressed Yan of Foxcroft. The Incomplete (Wakefield School) also won Math Department Chair Su- for advanced high school students. Head of School Mary Louise Lei- with the energy, enthusiasm Dominators of Loudoun Valley prizes for a combination of brains san Erba and Science Chair Maria pheimer. “What these girls can do and intellectual curiosity of the High, Emma Thomson, Christine and luck: They solved problems Eagen, PhD, led their colleagues with math, science and technolo- Foxcroft girls who visited our lab O’Mara,and Jenn Harris placed offered during the breaks in the in organizing the event. Mem- Our graduates have gone on to study gy is amazing. I don’t know when last spring,” said Major, referring second. Third place ended in a tie team competition to earn a place bers of Foxcroft’s Math Club and I’ve been so proud of our school.” to a field trip by the School’s En- between Middleburg Academy’s in a raffle for the prizes – and other volunteers welcomed the architecture at Cornell, UVA, the The STEM Summit at- gineering and AP Biology classes Zephyr team (Justine Lee, Joanna were drawn out of the hat! visitors and helped make sure the tracted a breadth of talented stu- to learn about K2M innovative Guo, Cheyenne Sams and Cayla In the afternoon, Nor- event ran smoothly. University of Colorado, and Virginia Tech. To learn more, visit our website and click on SATURDAY ST Visual Arts or contact utique Dog Sal APRIL 21 Charles Britton, Director Bo on of Admissions, at SUNDAY 540.687.5581. APRIL 22ND Over 150 vendors will be on display featuring: • Landscape Designs • Gardening Supplies • Plants and Flowers • Outdoor Living Items All Breeds • Herbs Cage Free • Much More! 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Originally named the elected to the U.S. Congress to address view called “...the best account yet of LTD of Winchester orse country has long San Diego Extension, a work- George Bentley Lecture Series, after the local transportation issues. Fueled by ordinary life-for blacks and whites-under Virginia today an- embraced its riding shop leader for the Southern Cal- Tlongtime Waterford resident and preser- a faith that made him believe he could Mugabe’s dictatorship.” nounced the recent opening community but many ifornia Writers’ Conference and vationist who died in 2000, the lectures do something about it, the congressman Details on additional Autumn lec- Wof their new office in “Noble don’t realize that there the La Jolla Writers Conference, were suspended following the 2007 fire grew to defend human and religious tures will be released shortly. House” at 2 West Washington is a robust horse country writ- he has also served on the faculty that destroyed the Old School. rights around the world-from cracking Since 2001 book and author lec- Street in Middleburg. Hing community as well. Two of the Alaska Writers Guild Con- They will begin again May 12th down on gang-related crimes in the U.S. tures in Waterford have featured such “We are not trying to start Middleburg residents who are ference. Jeff Kleinman, one of as “Waterford Books & Wine.” These to relieving suffering from war, AIDS, notable writers as Geraldine Brooks, a new business in Middleburg, informal Saturday afternoon lectures in and famine in places like Darfur, China, Tony Horwitz, Diane Rehm, Susan rather, we are hoping to expand well connected to the literary the founders of Folio Literacy the beautiful new Waterford Old School and Bosnia. Eisenhower, Kate and Jim Lehrer, Adri- world and writing, Jan Neuharth Management, joined Mike. Jeff our existing business in the re- Auditorium will be followed by a tasting As the Congressman visited some ana Trigiani, Col. Walter E. Boyne, Tom gion,” said Tom Wiseman, presi- and Genie Ford, have created a has represented many successful of wines from prominent local wineries of the most dangerous places in the world, Mathews, and Alan Geoffrion, as well as dent of Wiseman & Associates. Writers’ Retreat that they plan to authors, including New York “We are honored to have Con- he saw firsthand the need for members filmmaker Ron Maxwell and playwright “While we have based our op- host annually. Times bestsellers. He is always gressman Wolf as the first speaker in this of Congress to speak out for persecuted John Guare. erations in Winchester for over This year’s event took looking for wonderful, charac- new series,” said Foundation President people around the globe. In ‘Prisoner Tickets are $10 at the door or on- twenty years, we have many place on Saturday, April 21st af- ter-driven novels. In addition, Bonnie Getty. “Congressman Wolf has of Conscience: One Man’s Crusade for line before the event. Books and wine by existing clients throughout the ter a Friday night (April 20) re- a panel of hunt country authors been an ardent champion of preserving Global Human and Religious Rights,’ he the glass will be available for purchase. area.” ception from 6 to 7:30 p.m. offered their perspectives on the Waterford during his thirty-one years rep- shares intimate stories of his adventures For more information, please visit Wiseman added, “Our team resenting Virginia’s 10th District. It’s fit- from the halls of political power to other www.waterfordfoundation.org or tele- of professionals already manage Anyone who has ever been joys and challenges of publish- ting that his new book, ‘Prisoner of Con- dangerous places around the world and phone 540 882 3018. interested in writing or is a pub- ing. the assets, estates, life insurance science,’ which explores his longtime what he has learned along the way. and family office needs of many lished writer should plan to at- Topics covered in the re- championing of human rights causes, On June 2, author Douglas Rog- residents in the area. Our new tend next year’s Hunt Country treat included: outlining, point presence will allow us to better they are. If there is any doubt Writers’ Retreat. The intensive, of view, dialogue, plotting, serve these clients.” in their minds, they should con- one-day event in beautiful Vir- characterization, pacing and the Middleburg Elementary Invites Parents and Wiseman cited that stud- sider getting a second opinion.” ginia hunt country promises to hook, as well as what agents ex- ies illustrate that most clients At a time of such economic inspire, motivate and educate. pect, what they want and don’t Prospective Students to April 10th Open House are not happy with their cur- volatility, anyone who has in- Attendees learn from one of want, and more about landing an rent wealth advisors, and that, vestments should consider a sec- the best editors in the business, agent of your own. when it comes to their insurance ond opinion. iddleburg Elementary resident. Because of our small size and Middleburg Elementary’s programs are coverage, life insurance in par- “Just as you receive second meet published authors and learn Cost of the Writers’ Retreat School invites area parents rural demographics, Middleburg El- well rounded with an emphasis in art, about their paths to publication, is $275 and includes a Friday ticular, most people don’t realize opinions for medical advice, you and students to an open ementary School is under enrolled from music, foreign language and physical what they have. should consider a second opinion livia Jane Johnson, a junior taken by students from around the The daughter of Kelly and John and have a chance to chat with reception, the Saturday work- house for rising kindergar- time to time. If you reside in Loudoun education. “Last year, we were able to ensure fiscal health as well,” at Foxcroft School, recently world, were submitted to the contest, Johnson, Olivia is quite a talented pho- one of publishing’s top agents. shop and lunch on Saturday. teners and prospective students Tuesday, County, but live outside the Middleburg Middleburg Elementary is the to improve over 82% of the Wiseman explained. “Financial was selected as a finalist in which is sponsored by Nikon, U.S.A. tographer. A stunning photo of a bee MApril 10th from 3:00pm to 5:30pm. Elementary boundary, you may request proud recipient of the 2011 Board of Presenters at this year’s To register for next year, please life insurance coverage we re- savings are a critical component Photographer’s Forum’s 32nd Johnson’s photo of a snake charmer and drawing honey from a flower last year event included Mike Sirota, a deadline Jan Neuharth at info@ Kindergarten registration will be- your child to enroll by special permis- Education Excellence Award in Virginia. viewed,” stated Wiseman. He in true quality of life. Retire- Annual College and High School Pho- his serpent received honorable mention earned her a spot in a Best of 2011 Pho- freelance editor and author of 19 huntcountrysuspense.com or call gin April 17, 2012. Any child who will sion. Transportation or tuition assistance If you would like to learn more also added, “If an individual is ment and investment portfolios Otography contest for a photo she took from judges Dr. Janet Bonsall of the tography anthology published by Boule- published novels who has facili- 540-687-3345, or email Genie be five on or before September 30, 2012 for out of county applicants may also be about Middleburg Elementary School, happy with the service and per- are something that should be in India two years ago, Foxcroft Visual University of Central Missouri, Christo- vard of Photographers and she had been is eligible to enroll. available. please contact Mrs. Karen Roche, Mid- formance they receive from their carefully reviewed and second Arts teacher Gary W. Cox announced pher Broughton of the Brooks Institute accepted into an Advanced Photography tated many workshops and taught Ford at genie@printmanage- Middleburg Elementary is a small, Known for its strong academic dleburg’s principal, at 540-751-2490 or many seminars. An instructor ment.com. current wealth and life insurance opinions can only help.” Monday. of Photography, and Mark Takeuchi, Art Workshop in Mongolia next summer. 100-year-old-school who is offering spe- curriculum, and offering one of the low- visit the Middleburg Elementary web- advisors, they should stay where More than 17,700 photographs, Center College of Design. for the University of California, cial permission enrollment to any county est student-to-teacher ratios in the county. page at www.lcps.org/middleburg.

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Reid also participated in the the recipes he learned from Club Corp 2008 CIA at Greystone Phyllis, his grandmother, Program, a prestigious continuing but he will prepare them education and wine-pairing program. -- and many other delicious treats -- The City Club was three-time Rwhen you enjoy the dining options at host for the Celebrity Chef Tour ben- The Club at Creighton Farms. efitting the James Beard Foundation, An Arlington, Virginia native, where Badger had the honor to work Badger studied anthropology at Vir- with such renowned chefs as Walter ginia Commonwealth University Scheib, former White House chef, until he gave in to his desire to be a Lynn Crawford from Four Seasons culinary professional and enrolled in and Mark Vetri, owner of Vetri Os- the Culinary Institute of America. teria. “My grandmother taught me to “I’m an experimental locavore, love cooking,” he said nostalgically. and I could not be more delighted to “I still have her recipes in my knife be working in the heart of The Pied- kit.” mont. 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We would like to welcome Allie to Editor’s Desk our family, and the surrounding Hypocrisy communities! Please call to book May Election your new do’ for the new year! Tom Pratt Christian Science Moni- massacre entire families? We have religious leaders ily. Bradley Manning was tor. In a recent article titled The answer in part, I who stage Koran burnings, trying to prevent these types We note with both pleasure and suming, all too often thankless, and for The horrible event in “Afghanistan A Gathering feel stems from the society we have the New York po- of crimes from happening regret the current roster of candidates a paycheck that is essentially no pay at Kandahar last week of the Menace” published in the we Americans live in and lice department illegally in and then HE is treated like a running for re-election to Town Council all. slaughter of nearly an entire American Scholar he reports who and how the military cahoots with the CIA spying criminal and his persecution a salon in May. family by a member of the that troops on patrol need a recruits. In the days of the on innocent Muslims. We and abominable treatment by 540-687-6020 That they would continue to put U.S. military provokes so place to bed down and try draft we got a large cross have countless untruthful the military and justice de- 10 N. Pendleton Street • Middleburg, VA 20117 We note with pleasure that, at press themselves at the service of the town many thoughts about the war to find an abandoned house section of the population but mass emailings telling peo- partment is set as an exam- time, Mayor Betsy Davis, and Council is truly commendable and a pleasure to and war atrocities. but failing that they either now many who enlist feel ple that The Nation of Islam ple of what happens to peo- members Trowbridge Littleton, Bundles report. My first reaction is of pay a family to move out or that it is the only way they is determined to take over ple who expose war crimes. Murdock, and Kathy Jo Shea had all an- course shock and dismay demand that they be allowed will ever gain financial secu- America and wipe out all Even by its own admission nan knisley designs interior design middleburg, va nounced their intentions to serve anoth- On the other hand, all will (at press that any human being could to stay in that home. Fearing rity and perhaps educational other religions. So if all this the Pentagon cannot come er term on Council. time) run for office unopposed. commit such an act and then that their neighbors or the opportunities. Because this goes on at home why would up with a single example because of the non transpar- Taliban will think they are nation of ours has become our soldiers not simply carry of anyone being harmed by The work they do, have done, and That’s not healthy for even a small ent policy of the military, U.S collaborators they refuse a nation of intolerance and this kind of thinking to Af- Bradley’s braveness and they presumably will continue to do is criti- democracy. wondering if we are getting and are then subjected to hate mongers who fear peo- ghanistan and commit these are accusing him of aiding cally important, demanding, time-con- the true story since our only abuse, anger and many times ple whose religion or beliefs horrible acts, especially if the enemy. This is one of the source is the military. murder by the soldiers. Ian are different from ours, I one of their own is killed by most egregious examples of Unfortunately, accord- also points out that in such think it almost makes killing Al Queda or the Taliban. the miscarriage of American 703.598.0492 ing to many free lance jour- an unconventional war with those people OK in the mind It will be very interest- and military justice. Bradley www.nanknisleydesigns.com Outer Beltway nalists in Afghanistan and no purpose and no end sol- of a person who has grown ing to see how this man who should be found not guilty Iraq, these types of atrocities diers are in such limbo that up hearing that kind of rhet- has confessed to the slaugh- and freed immediately. The Loudoun County Board of Su- are more commonplace than these actions seem justifi- oric and has been trained by ter in Kandahar is treated Perhaps if more brave pervisors may soon have an opportunity If completed, the project will facil- we realize or are reported able and are almost enjoyed. the military to kill. We have compared to Bradley Man- souls such as Bradley Man- to approve an expansion of Belmont itate north-south traffic (not east west) in the U.S. press. When an Many of these men hate the people such as Rush Lim- ning, the whistle blowing ning would have the cour- Ridge Road from four lanes to six lanes, and help turn Dulles Airport into THE innocent family is killed by people, hate the country and baugh thinking it is perfectly hero. The killer’s attorney age and conviction to come and Northstar Boulevard from two to major truck-freight destination on the U.S. forces and there is more have been deployed too any fine to call an intelligent ar- has already done the talk forward horrific tragedies six. east coast. than one soldier involved it times so that their mental ticulate woman who is dedi- show rounds trying to gar- such as Hadifa and Kandahar is justified by it being an act states are severely impaired cated to helping women pro- ner sympathy for him. I will would not have happened Though cloaked in the language Good for some folks. of war and the perpetrators and they simply are at their tect their health, a slut and a bet that he is not kept naked and future atrocities will not of improved safety and traffic flow, we were ostensibly looking for wits end. prostitute simply because he in a cell for months without happen. believe these “improvements” really Bad for Kirkpatrick Farms, Stone the enemy, but if a soldier These endless sense- disagrees with her policies. contact from lawyers or fam- represent nothing more than incremen- Ridge, South Riding, Arcola, Bramble- acts alone he is labeled a less wars are taking an enor- tal construction of the so-called Outer ton, Broadlands, Ashburn, Belmont, deranged psychopath. Here mous toll on the military and Beltway, by linking the Virginia De- River Creek, Lansdowne, and their is an example of what often the reputation of the United Needlepoint is back in partment of Transportation’s proposed neighbors. Not to mention priming the happens in rural villages in States. What other civil na- Courage “Tri-County Parkway” to I-66. west for the next stages of urban/subur- both Iraq and Afghanistan tion has soldiers who urinate Blue Notes Middleburg! as reported by Neil Shea a ban development. on dead bodies, burn holy Daniel Morrow From there a link south to I-95 is freelance reporter who has books, go on killing patrols condemned to a life of mis- to be decent hard-working • Handpainted canvases but a logical pen-stroke away. Bad idea. Call your Supervisor. been covering Iraq and Af- and bring back human re- ery because of the cost of folks. ghanistan since 2006 for mains as trophies. What oth- After yet another health care. • Fibers Stars and Stripes and the er nation has soldiers who breaking of bread with old * the war in Iraq was at school Republican friends, * no one really “needs” worst, wrong, and at best a • Home Accessories the question remains: what- to buy more than one hand- big mistake. If you don’t needlepoint....we’ll can do it for you! Family Values? ever happened to political gun a month or carry con- courage? cealed weapons into bars, * Afghanistan is a Telephone 540.687.5990 Purple Bruce Smart even if they have the “right” wound that will not heal 112 W. Washington Street • Middleburg, VA 20117 they scorn. “Neighbor” of a year for his dis-services age?) have gravely dam- up on a hymn called “Off the record,” bless to do so www.stitchneedlepoint.com • [email protected] course also applies to both to the nation. aged their mission by de- “America the Beautiful,” their hearts (see below) they * unregulated greed, There has been a lot genders, and so includes In short, tell ‘em filing the corpses of dead written in 1893. Perhaps are all willing to admit that: * gay people should not government, did in the of loose talk about “family women wishing to plan whatever lie you have to, Afghanis, burning many you remember it. The first have the same rights and economy values” in recent months their families and protect in order to win. copies their holy Koran, line goes “O beautiful * this year’s GOP can- privileges as everyone else Need a Dental Crown? Now you have a choice….. – on the campaign trail, their health. Much of this cam- and in one case gone on for spacious skies,” and didates for President are * the only thing worse in the newspapers, on the Purple was brought paign rhetoric is financed a rampage murdering in- concludes with the words embarrassing, though each * people who incite than strict government regu- airwaves and in some of is embarrassing in his own hatred and empower big- lation and law enforcement up to believe that “Thou by institutions and indi- nocent Afghan women and “And crown thy good with special way America’s houses of wor- shalt not bear false wit- viduals with very deep children. brotherhood, from sea to otry are contemptible and is no government regulation should be exposed for the and law enforcement. ship. Little of it conforms ness.” The Koran also says pockets, lined by financial If we are to survive shining sea.” * religious extremists to the values Purple was contemptible people they “Do not veil the truth with manipulations using insid- as a great nation, let alone Sadly, we are not back are, sadly, religious extrem- are Cheney’s Heart brought up to adhere to falsehood, nor conceal the er trading and privileged succeed, it is high time to there yet. ists and respect. truth knowingly.” Yet the information to make finan- reinstate the values of our But in November * it is good to be skep- “Oxymoron !” some Purple - as most campaign dialog is rife cial killings over the last past: respect for those who we have a chance to start * global warming is tical cry. Christians, and probably with accusations, both by decade. They now resist differ with us, willingness moving in that direction. real and burning carbon- many of those of other candidates and their public legislation that would rein to listen to other views, ci- It is high time we did. based fuel doesn’t help * science trumps myths While others hope for faiths, was taught to “Love in these unethical prac- and fairy tales, especially the best. mouthpieces, that are full vility, compassion, hones- Our nation must be bigger * evolution is, for the thy neighbor as thyself.” of demonstrable untruths tices. Their money did not ty, truthfulness, and –yes than any special interest or when the science gets per- Crowns and Restorations: He has been unsuccessful- moment, the best model for sonal He would, after all, and misleading innuendo come from productive en- – love and forgiveness. Party ideology . We must explaining how modern hu- ly searching the campaign intended to excite and de- terprise; it came out of the Add to these true “family” build an enduring America need a big one . . . and ours, • Computer designed and fabricated mans became modern hu- * sadly, strong govern- we think, are bigger . . . • All ceramic – no metal statements of the contend- ceive the inattentive voter. pockets of those investors values the belief that from on a solid ethical founda- mans ers for a presidential nom- ments are necessary, and so though they tend, at times, • No out-sourcing – made in our Middleburg office And that dialog is often who did not have access those to whom much has tion that does not shift to are taxes to bleed. • Completed in a single appointment ination to find where they laden with statements that to the same inside infor- been given, much is ex- accommodate the personal * abortion is some- • No messy impressions or uncomfortable temporaries are practicing this com- deny scientific evidence mation. Purple remembers pected in return, and that interests of whoever is times necessary, and wheth- * business isn’t in the Could have gone either mandment. Nor does he about how the planet once hearing something to individual freedom car- temporarily in the political er or not to have one is no jobs business, it’s in the way, I suppose. Unsurpassed precision see those opposed to other works and should be pro- the effect that “Thou shalt ries with it responsibility driver’s seat. The alterna- one’s business (other than business of getting work in a totally natural looking restoration faiths, or to non-tradition- tected. Today’s America not steal.” for community welfare, tive is to leave a broken the people who are pregnant done . . . as cheaply as pos- Lets hope for a change al sexual orientation, will- and the people giving them sible for the better. Tomorrow’s technology today. apparently values that mis- Unfortunately this and you have the basis for nation to our children. Call for an appointment and say “Yes!” to ing to act in a loving way leading approach highly. culture of false values a public ethic on which a What family values medical advice) towards behaviors they do * most people we know And no matter what One newspaper recently is now being exported. great American nation can would that represent? * birth control is a good not agree with, but which estimated that a prominent American soldiers sent continue its leadership and who work for governments give thanks for the donor, Gregg A. Helvey, DDS thing, that makes life better (most of them educators, whose family’s heart (as Associate Professor VCU School of Dentristry may be deep-seated cultur- broadcaster of divisive in- to Afghanistan to rebuild prosperity. and even saves money 14. W. Marshall Street • Middleburg • Virginia 20117 ally or even embedded ge- cops, soldiers and the peo- well as his own) was clearly Office: (540) 687-5855 nuendo is paid $50 million that nation (in our im- Purple was brought ple who back them up) tend in the right place. netically in the individuals * no one should be www.gregghelveydds.com [email protected] www.mbecc.com www.mbecc.com Page 20 Middleburg Eccentric • March 29, 2012 ~ April 26, 2012 Middleburg Eccentric • March 29, 2012 ~ April 26, 2012 Page 21 Pastimes Why Bother? 7th Inning Stretch Alex Cudaback Alphabetically. wanted to pay for, might one day in to abandon ship and grab soullessly quarterback” with the second By first name…. the not-too-distant future find itself for whatever career advancing overall pick next month, I may be nother year, another Spring is in the air (seriously) in something other than a desolate opportunity presents itself, happier for the years of pain and Mello Out busted bracket…. and with spring, comes taxes. wasteland of un-development. whichever comes first. soul-crushing misery that this will Didn’t see Duke Oh, and baseball. A contender that, suddenly, I mention this only because no doubt bring to the team and its loosing to Lehigh. In the Speaking of baseball, I’d like finds itself in arguably the most dog- in his official announcement, Saban supporters in the long run. first round. Or ever, for that matter. to be the first schlub to congratulate eat-dog, knuckle-busting, eat-your- insisted on referring to himself as I feel terribly for Robert Griffin ABut I guess every “Coach our hometown “Natinals” on what, own-young-and-ask-for-seconds “we” throughout. Now, he’s not the III or Andrew Luck, whichever for Life” is going to step in it every to those of you who’ve paid little or division that baseball has seen in a first professional coach or athlete to of them must be sacrificed for my To our customers and once in a while. no attention, will suddenly appear while. refer to him- or herself in the third greater amusement. Really. Terrible. Congrats to Georgetown for, to be an impressively talented and Some people even think that person, but given the size of his ego, But the soul-crushing! I can yet again, showcasing how highly capable professional baseball team. this year’s two National League and the high likelihood that he’s think of no team, other than my own prized academics remain on the (Of course, to those of us wild-card teams will come out of possessed by Beelzebub himself as beloved Raiders, better guaranteed friends, thank you for sev- Hilltop. No matter how favorably “professional” sports cognoscenti, the East. well as several lesser demons, he to absolutely shank the snot out of seeded, it’s a good bet these Hoyas those of us who can pick one out Wait. What…? You didn’t may be the only one to actually do this opportunity than the Redskins. will always be back in class and of four Final Four teams with little know there were two wild-card it through necessity. Let the games begin. hitting the books for good after the more than a Oija board, a divining teams in each League this year? While I’m happy for all the Happy Easter. Go Bunnies. first weekend of the tournament. rod, and a tin foil hat on our heads, Well. Um…. There are. Two Redskins fans out there salivating en wonderful and mem- Mizzou, I guess there was no we’ve seen this coming for weeks wild-card teams. In each league. at the possibility of the burgundy Alex can be reached at way the basketball gods were going now.) They play a one-game “series” to and gold drafting a “franchise [email protected] to let you rip the heart out of the Big But congratulations, Lerners! determine which one will be the 12 in a naked money grab, win your Congratulations, Stan Kasten! actual “wild-card” team that plays orable years. We have conference tournament AND make (Don’t let the door hit you on the the team with the best division Daisy the Pig at it to the Final Four all in the same way out. And good luck with those record. year. Dodgers.) Congratulations, Mike It makes about as much sense Middleburg Community Center But sacrificing you to Norfolk Rizzo! as the NCAA’s “play-in” games in been so fortunate to have State in the first round? You’ve built a contender! the tournament, and their subsequent famous potbelly pig. Also in at- Cold. A contender with the potential insistence on calling those games tendance, and riding in her own And nice work, Florida State, to have a starting rotation that “first-round” games, and the round specially outfitted carriage, was you dark horse darlings with your reminds some of us of the Atlanta of 64 the “second-round” but don’t Lily the pug, one of Daisy’s com- such loyal and supportive swarming defense. Too bad you Braves, circa the 1990’s. get me started. panions on the farm. Together bowed out in the second round, to A contender with the potential Where was I? they presented their “Pig Out on a Cincinnati team that has a harder to have four 30-homer guys in the Oh, the Nats, right. Reading” program to a crowd of time scoring than I did in high starting lineup, every day. So, congratulations. You more than 40 enthusiastic pre- school. A contender with a still- finally made it to the big leagues! schoolers. people in our lives. Am I bitter? You’re darn relatively-brand-new ballpark that’s Enjoying getting pounded. After learning about Dai- right. I was briefly in the top 5 of aging nicely and, if the economy Nick Saban got a contract sy’s exciting life and travels to my pool over the opening weekend, continues dragging itself out of a extension at Alabama this week, libraries, schools, and senior though that’s largely due to the way recession exponentially magnified effectively keeping him there for centers around the country, the in which our pool is organized. by two ill-thought wars that nobody the rest of time or until he chooses “Chef Tom Kee and company strike just the right balance” children raised their right hands —Washington Post Magazine and made a pledge to read more n a recent and sur- books. Then each had the oppor- prisingly snowy tunity to pet, kiss, and hug their To our fabulous staff and March morning, the new porcine friend who snorted and squealed with approval. The TOM KEE Easter Menu Middleburg Commu- Head Chef nity Center welcomed Farmer March visit marked Farmer Mi- Seatings available from 12 Noon until 5:30 P.M. OPaul Minor of Bristol, Connecti- nor and Daisy’s third public ap- cut, and Daisy, the world’s most pearance in Middleburg family, we love you. We 6478 Main Street Children’s Menu Available The Plains, Virginia 20198 540-253-5644 April 8th, 2012 www.railstoprestaurant.com Foxcroft School Walk-A-Thon couldn’t have done it Appetizers to Benefit Less Cancer Grilled Spicy Chicken Skewer $8.50 Corn Bisque $6.50 ••• with Soba Noodles, Julienne Vegetables and a Thai with Chives and Crème Fraiche oxcroft School’s Junior In recent years, the event has Peanut Sauce Class invites area residents raised thousands of dollars to build without you. Thanks for Chilled Spring Antipasto $9.75 to join them to really make a school in Malawi, Africa (2006), Grilled Shrimp and Polenta $9.75 with Fresh Asparagus, Prosciutto, a difference in our world by support a pediatric AIDS unit in With a Spicy Scallion Butter Tomato and Mozzarella, Pesto supporting the Foxcroft Walkathon Accra, Ghana (2007), and benefit Fto benefit the Less Cancer cam- the Christopher and Dana Reeve Salads paign, a program of the Next Gen- Foundation (2008), Multiple Scle- joining us on this Chilled Spinach Salad $7.00 eration Choices Foundation, Friday, rosis Foundation (2009), American Caesar Salad $6.50 with Strawberries, Mango, Walnuts, March 30th. Foundation for Suicide Prevention With Romaine, Parmesan and Croutons and a Blueberry Vinaigrette Walkers, runners and cyclists (2010), and Juvenile Diabetes Re- are welcome to join the five-mile search Foundation (2011). Entrees trek, which starts at Brick House on The••• 38 members of this year’s amazing adventure. Jumbo Lump Crabcakes $28.00 the campus of the Middleburg, VA Junior Class chose to benefit the Eggs Benedict $16.00 With a Pea Shoot Salad, Roasted Potatoes and a school at 3:30 p.m. Less Cancer campaign of the Next with Lump Crab and Smoked Ham on Toasted Bri- Chive Buerre Blanc Let’s Help These Young Generation Choices Foundation oche with Hollandaise and Roasted Potatoes Leaders-Help Less Cancer because virtually all members of Individuals may also spon- the Foxcroft community and their Open Faced Omelet $22.00 Lamb Osso Bucco $23.00 sor participants or make a dona- families have been directly affected with Fresh Roasted Lobster, Tomato and Basil and With Quinoa-Brown Rice, Spinach and Veal Jus tion. Tax-deductible contributions by this disease in one of its many Roasted Potatoes of any size are appreciated and may forms. Housemade Raviolis $17.00 be mailed to Junior Class Walk- The Less Cancer campaign Pan Seared Trout $26.75 with Tomato Concasse and Parmesan athon 2012; Foxcroft School; P.O. educates and provides information See you around town. with Scallop, Shrimp and a with Braised Short Rib $22.00 Box 5555; Middleburg, VA 20118. centered on evidence- based sci- Warm Frisee and Roasted Potato Salad They may also be given to members ence that helps reduce health and of the Class of 2012. Please make environmental risks associated with Pan Seared Salmon $26.00 Grilled Filet of Beef $28.00 checks out to the Foxcroft School cancer. With a Spinach Mushroom Fondue, Jasmine Rice With Pommes Anna, Sauteed Portobello Mush- Walkathon. Since its inception the organi- and a Balsamic Butter rooms, Blue Cheese Crisp and Veal Jus The Foxcroft Walkathon is zation has been focused on having organized each year by the School’s prevention be part of the cancer con- Stay Mello! 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Please join our students in Check our reviews out on OpenTable.com where we recently were voted to the “Top Ten Best families and friends, and conducts support of this program whose mis- the walk, with help from faculty sion is quite simply, “a world with Overall Restaurants” Category in The Washington Metro Area. sponsors. less cancer.” www.mbecc.com www.mbecc.com Page 22 Middleburg Eccentric • March 29, 2012 ~ April 26, 2012 Middleburg Eccentric • March 29, 2012 ~ April 26, 2012 Page 23 Pastimes Goodbye to March The Artist’s Perspective The Plant Lady Tom Neel make his Karen Rexrode cut back your butterfly bush subject Direct sow nasturtium and ne thing I love matter arch has its ups and sweet peas in the ground about art is the lack believable downs, this year more up Spray dormant oil on de- of rules. Artistic through than down, what a fickle ciduous trees before they leaf out, expression is solid Mmonth, especially for the garden- especially if you have scale possibly the last truly free technique. Oplace we all can visit. It’s er. And it’s not just the weather, Take note of the cold toler- This by but the mind and body. Beauti- ance of various perennials and a place where buildings can the way is what also made his ful sunny days motivate us to get shrubs. Varieties that perpetually be any shape, dogs can have book an amazing success. out and get physical. Our muscles freeze in flower or bud may need two heads, chairs can stand It was a wonderful need to reacquaint themselves to be moved to the coldest part of perfectly on three legs and all story, but the art and magical with gardening moves, the stretch- your yard to delay flowering. of it is just fine with me. creativity Gurney displayed, ing for weeds, the bending to get Sow seeds of pepper plants As you may imagine, made the story shine. I’m sure to the weeds and the sawing off of and various herbs indoors so that I have been asked by if we got wrapped up in who wayward limbs on woody shrubs. they can be moved out 5 to 7 developing artists to critique would spend thousands of March is after all, a call to action, weeks from now their work on many occasions dollars on dinosaur paintings, the month before it’s “in your face Eastern tent caterpillar hatch and my general approach the opportunity for this art April”. when magnolias bloom, be pre- is to say no thank you and to make it into the hands of There are a few things best pared to take action (spray BT or then to offer that if they have collectors would have been accomplished while it’s early in bacillus thuringiensis, a biological a specific problem, I’d be lost. We instead presented the gardening year. Here are just pesticide on the foliage they will happy to help. To critique the art only as that which was a few: be eating) an artist’s artwork is to force already in demand, whimsical Lift and divide perennials Keep old sheets around to an opinion that may interrupt and fun. Not as something that are overcrowded or in the cover tender shoots on newly their journey and passion. If which broke some set of rules. wrong location (exceptions - peo- emerging perennials and shrubs. someone wants to paint things Andy Warhol’s paintings nies, lilium and poppies) Plastic is not an insulator but can out of scale or an unrealistic are yet another incredible Beg for a piece of that spe- be placed between 2 sheets for color, who am I to say they example of art easy to have cial perennial from a friend while added wind protection. shouldn’t or that they did been critiqued. Yet Warhol it’s still dormant, before they re- Get stocked on compost to a poor job of doing it? For couldn’t have cared less and member how fabulous it is amend new planting holes all I know, there is a huge neither could his collectors. Start looking for signs of Lightly topdress the garden snap a few shots each month and demand for their vision and if Warhol’s fascination with aphids on honeysuckle vine and with mulch or compost keep them in your journal as ref- hundreds of people enjoy that Marilyn Monroe alone is still other newly leafed plants, take ac- If you haven’t already, start erence. This can be particularly vision, would they be wrong? interesting to me. Since he tion a journal to record temperatures, helpful when you’re buying new In short - NO. was the first to artistically Organize your garden shed keep stock of new plants, and fa- bulbs and am not sure of what This by the way, doesn’t popularize the star after her and lubricate your clippers vorite articles about wonderful you already have. Winter can be mean I don’t have an opinion death in 1962, I think of all Label metal markers for all plants greatly enhanced with a few, stra- about the art I see, I’ve just the other artists that still of the new plants that are coming, I also recommend that you tegically planted, structure plants. learned in the grand scheme create Marilyn images today. so planting will be fast and easy take a photograph of your garden, Placement will become quite clear of things, it means very little. A gallery walk down Worth Finish pruning crossed particularly when you don’t like when you have a visual reference I remember over twenty Ave. in Palm Beach will net branches on trees and shrubs and how it looks. Take 15 minutes to or photograph . years ago when my wife Linda you more interpretations of and I were directors of a very her face then you may care to large gallery in Southport see and to some degree I’m Connecticut owned by the always left wondering if this fine art publisher, Greenwich is about her or about him. Workshop. The paintings we Certainly there are those who sold ranged in price from would not have considered $1,000. to $100,000. New Warhol’s representation of work had come in by an artist the film icon to be great art, and I was looking it over. I but I wonder just the opposite. recall noting that I wasn’t Did Warhol actually make Experience theHistory in love with one of the three Marilyn much more of an icon new paintings. It was a today then she would have small piece priced at $2,500. ever been? He made this sort of the Mosby Heritage Area! and the next day one of our of artist expression okay and better clients pulled up in his others followed. Is it good classic Bentley to come see art? Not for me to decide, it’s these paintings. He came in, just a good thing Andy didn’t saw the three paintings and care about art rules either. purchased the one I wasn’t Finally, I also have to fond of on the spot. It was mention the massive grazing obvious it made his day and horse head sculpture by Nic delivered a good lesson to me Fiddian-Green at the National in the process. Beauty really Sporting Library & Museum. is in the eye of the beholder. GO SEE IT! Scale is an We all like different things exciting thing to tamper with and isn’t life grand because and I feel this piece of art is of it? a balance of narrative genius Scout Along the Turnpike During our time there, and a three dimensional mind we also designed the framing, game. It is one of the best Saturday, April 14, 12 noon – 5:00 p.m. set pricing, arranged the vertical creations I’ve ever Mount Zion Church, Aldie Mill, and the Rector House first show and sold the first seen. Viewed as a profile, “Dinotopia” paintings by broad visionaries will see artist and author, James an entire horse, not just the Stories along the Ashby Gap and Little River Turnpikes in first-person. Visit any or all three Gurney. The story Dinotopia head. From the front you can sites in any order at any time during the afternoon. became a successful series of only want to pet it and from Free Admission books and even had a short the rear, a view you couldn’t television run on ABC. normally see, it still looks Now while Jim was like something alive, but not Conversations in History Series then and is still very much a horse. I understand some today, one very talented have seen a whale. I see Sunday, March 25, 3:00 p.m. painter, Greenwich’s gallery something peaceful and a Mount Zion Church represented some amazing, free thinking artist at work. The Potomac Frontier; The Mosby Heritage Area in the Winter of 1862 mostly realist painters. So who Again, if rules had of dictated knew how colorful paintings scale beyond life size as off Admission: $5 adults, $2 students and illustrations of dinosaurs limits, we’d all feel the loss. cohabiting with people would be accepted? I can share our Live An Artful Life, Tom For more information call 540-687-6681 or online at www.mosbyheritagearea.org approach had very little to do See it. Save it. Pass it On. with the subject matter, but rather on Gurney’s ability to www.mbecc.com www.mbecc.com Page 24 Middleburg Eccentric • March 29, 2012 ~ April 26, 2012 Middleburg Eccentric • March 29, 2012 ~ April 26, 2012 Page 25

Trinity Episcopal Church Flower Guild Flower Arranging Seminar News of Note Lunge Line LATEST SPRING LOOKS JUST IN! and Workshop May 4th, 2012, Buchanan Hall, Upperville, VA Thanks for The Memories Wakefield Eight Graders Advance to Continued from page 1 WE’RE PREDICTING The Trinity Episcopal Church Flower Guild is pleased to present a comprehensive Flower Arranging Seminar and Interscholastic Polo Nationals Workshop on May 4th at Buchanan Hall in lovely Upperville, Virginia. of stewardship to the younger ex- favor by locating her resort here. it to the Nationals. ecutives. We may be a bit overbanked now, Established in 2003, the Vir- Mrs. Mary Sims and Mrs. Louisa Rucker, two very talented and entertaining floral designers from the Washington “We always try to explain but, if every bank supports the ginia Juniors is similar to the Polo A VERY HOT SPRING. National Cathedral, will spend the morning creating floral designs for both church and home. After lunch, an that we will have no success if we community the way it should, we Club at UVA except that it caters additional arrangement will be demonstrated for a limited number of interested participants (20) to duplicate and don’t help our customers be suc- will all benefit.” to high school level polo enthu- take home. cessful. We have to get outside “I love to help make siasts. It provides an opportunity the bank into the community and Middleburg successful in any for students to learn the sport of Often referred to by NPR radio listeners as the “Click and Clack of the flower world”, Mary and Louisa present care deeply about the people who way I can,” he added. “As long polo and to teach them basic polo floral design principles in a down to earth style and offer helpful tips and advice about flower arranging,. They have skills. walk through our doors.” as we keep our noses to the grind- The students are replacing traveled nationwide for the National Cathedral giving seminars and workshops. Together they have served a com- “We lead by example, “ he stone and take good care of our an injured teammate. The UVA bined total of forty years on the Cathedral’s Flower Guild, many of them as team leaders, and worked as designers emphasized. “That makes it pos- customers when they need help, coach asked the girls’ home team on the three award winning Cathedral exhibits at the Philadelphia Flower Show. sible for our young executives to we will always be successful.” coach, Amir Pirasteh of Team . see and understand the impor- “I will always believe that, Taigo at Natania Polo, if Tara We are excited that we can offer this entertaining and enlightening seminar to the community at the low rate of tance of truly caring for our com- if someone gives us a chance to and Kate could play for the UVA only $35. Lunch is included. The fee for the afternoon workshop is an additional $40, and is limited to 20 partici- munity.” help, we will always do better Juniors. The hard work and col- pants. lective coaching is giving these Over the years, Reggie has than anyone else.” fourteen-year-olds a rare opportu- cared deeply about and dedicat- When asked how he’d like nity to compete in a high-school Please send your name and remittance to the Trinity Flower Guild, PO Box 127, Upperville, Virginia 20185. If you ed many hours to Middleburg’s to be remembered, Reggie simply Oh my! Turn heads this Spring. What better way to strut have any questions please feel free to call 540-729-0420, 540-592-3343, or email [email protected] , for addition- dominated tournament. your stuff than with colorful Not Your Daughter’s Jeans®. al information. Space for this special event is limited and will be filled in the order registration is received. Fire Department, the Windy said, “Thanks for the memories. I Although they will be un- Hill Foundation, Christmas in owe a wonderful career to the sup- derdogs, Tara and Kate are see- And that’s just the beginning. Shop Highcliffe today for the Middleburg, the United Method- port I’ve received in Middleburg. ara McClory and Kate of Virginia Juniors team to the ing this as great exposure to the highest quality men’s and women’s apparel and accessories. Flower arranging is the art of painting with flowers. Come, bring your garden indoors, and join us for a day of Welsh, two of Wakefield’s creativity and fun with this beautiful medium. ist Church and many other impor- I only hope I have returned those Interscholastic Polo Nationals in competitive league with sights tant community initiatives. But many favors fairly.” eighth graders, will ad- Charlottesville on March 1st-4th. to being national winners before he has also said “yes” to dozens Without question, Reggie vance with the University The team is one of eight to make graduating from high school. of requests for help. In fact, no Dawson has returned those favors T one can remember Reggie saying exceptionally well. And, accord- Custom Apparel For Men And Women “no” to any request. ing to everyone in Middleburg, 16 South Madison Street, Middleburg, VA 20117 “Middleburg is changing, his support and stewardship have Russell and Preston Moore win First ONLINE STORE NOW OPEN! Gift Cards Available but everything changes,” he said. been, and will continue to be, of www.highcliffeclothiers.com Phone: 540 • 687 • 5633 “Once Salamander is open, I be- enormous benefit to the commu- Place in Warrenton Hunter Pace Races.

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A Creek Runs Through Us Tom Blackburn, the tri- foot’s problems did not take the and had heard only selected pas- Humes, who was friends als that followed, and the form of one or two big things, but sages (in Latin by all accounts) with both Christian and Black- Chandler Van Voorhis an area that values both. However, as philan- Hedge. This bank quantifies of his- impact of those events on young many small ones: namely demer- read aloud. He had no idea what burn, encouraged Tom to see Building equity back thropic dollars and govern- the stream credits generated tory, Tmen and women who would all rom the trickling of in the land continues today. ment funding are stretched, through the act of restora- the its, ninety-nine of them, just one Blackburn was talking about, until Christian immediately. too soon face the larger trials of short of automatic dismissal. his friend explained the passage “I did not think it a matter time, the creek that Recently at the March Fo- the next frontier is restora- tion and sells them to buy- name the American Civil War. Despite (or, perhaps be- (or perhaps, given Bruce’s class in which a fight was to feared,” runs through our rum, the Goose Creek Asso- tion economics. Restoration ers. and cause) of those dubious achieve- standing) defined the word for Humes later testified, “but, how- Hunt Country car- ciation recognized both the has not been integrated into Bringing private capital meaning of Goose Creek Part 9: Fateful Decision ments, Lightfoot’s classmates had him.). ever that might be, justice and ried the Indian name Cokon- Horkin Family of Cleremont the economic value system into conservation forces why carries the distinction of Fgoloto and Gohongarestraw, elected him (and Blackburn) to the “After a little consultation,” honor demanded that Mr. Chris- Farms in Loudoun and Kath- to this point because the the conservation mind-set to mother nature’s abundance “ . . . repel wrong, prevent Board of Managers for the 1853 Bruce later testified, “we conclud- tian, if he desired it, should know meaning the “river of swans erine McLeod of Oak Grove natural environment has look to returns --- both eco- when we act as stewards of ignominy, and resent aggres- graduation ball.. ed he had better see Christian” the name of the man who had done or geese.” While the Indians Meadows in Fauquier for not been costed. Without a nomic and environmental. I the land, putting more back sion.” “Kit” Carson had the best and tell him Tom Blackburn was him an injury.” have been gone for the last their outstanding steward- price, it has no value. But as call this the blended return. into nature than we take out. Francis Thomas grades in room 13. He would indeed, “the gentleman” who had Humes also told Blackburn, 300 years, the name Goose ship of the land and water. the liabilities of a dwindling As conservation becomes Whether we call our creek finish third in the class of 1854, advised Mary Evelyn Anderson to “From what I have seen of Chris- Creek remains. Both recipients have fenced supply of land and natural more centered in economics Cokongoloto and Gohon- “Never do a wrong thing to behind James Lane and Richard stay away from him. tian . . . if he did not shut him up The abundance of wa- out their cattle from streams resources and their impacts and economics become more garestraw or simply Goose make a friend, or keep one.” Taylor. Taylor’s younger brother Once Blackburn and Bruce about it, or take some notice of it, terfowl moving in concert and tributaries by employ- on the sustainability of our focused on purpose --- the Creek, the link to our past (class of ’57) would become Rob- reached the VMI barracks they he would make the whole affair, with the ebb and flow of ing the use of cost share population increase, value blended return becomes a remains vibrant as long as Robert Edward Lee ert E. Lee’s most famous adjutant. separated. It would be the last and his cousin’s name in connec- the water cutting through programs. and price are being assigned powerful and dynamic prop- our actions today insure George Baylor Horner (1834- our land has been a time- Troops from one of “Little Jim” time Bruce saw Tom Blackburn tion with it, a subject of town gos- 1892), seated. Photograph, cour- For landowners inter- to what has been considered osition, enabling a wider net the River of Swans will be According to Samuel Mc- Lane’s regiments would shoot alive. sip.” tesy of the VMI Archives, taken honored tradition of stew- ested in conservation fund- an “externality.” Restora- of available dollars avail- cleaner and more abundant Dowell Moore, Tom Blackburn Stonewall Jackson.. At some point after Bruce’s After listening to Humes, at the hanging of John Brown, ardship. As my mother and ing sources and how the tion economics is ultimately able to create exponential than we took possession for left the Moore house on Saturday Carson was also one of a departure, probably soon after re- Blackburn appeared ready to go. December 2, 1859 father once told me, “The money works for various about removing the environ- impact. our brief moment in time. morning, January 14, 1854, feel- large contingent of Cadets from turning to room 13, Blackburn Horner, however, warned pick up Blackburn’s long, gray cultivation of soil and char- programs, the Piedmont ment as an externality and A sustainable invest- Chandler Van Voor- ing “ bound to inform Christian” Abingdon, Virginia . Among them ran into Richard Taylor and tried him not to be hasty, especially overcoat, modeled on those worn acter are two of the greatest Environmental Council has making it part of the busi- ment is a good thing. But a his is Managing Partner that he had advised his cousin was none other than James White to solicit his advice in a way that about going into Lexington alone. by West Point Cadets. Buttoning joys in life. In each case, we put together an excellent ness structure of the 21st sustainable investment that of C2I, LLC in Middleburg Mary Evelyn “not to walk with Humes, who had not only told can only be described as obtuse. Horner “knew” he said, “ . . . that only the cape to keep it place, he invest in the greater good. online resource. Just go to century and economy. is hooked to a sustainable and a member of the Out- him” to church. Blackburn that Christian had made As Taylor remembered if Christian resented the commu- and his friends then set off across While the cultivation of www.pecva.org, click on In that light, a local investment process becomes door Writers Association of That decision, would kill “unwelcome” advances toward it, Blackburn bent his ear, “en- nication made by Blackburn, he the parade ground toward Lex- soil anchors us, the cultiva- Land Conservation and then umbrella mitigation stream a force for exponential America. He can be reached him. his cousin, but had told Christian deavoring to plague me because a would strike him.” Indeed, he ington in search of Charles Burks tion of character elevates Sources of Conservation bank has been formed by change. at [email protected]. In a note to Mary Evelyn’s that Mary Evelyn had become vo- young lady whom he said I was in said, it was his belief that Chris- Christian. us.” We fortunately live in Funding. Brad Gable called Rock Through the footsteps father, written the very next day, cal about her dislike of him.. love with up town had sent some tian would either strike a blow the The trio’s first stop in was Moore attributed Tom’s decision George Buck of Berkeley message or something to him.” moment Blackburn told him that McDowell’s Hotel, where Chris- to his “chivalrous disposition.” Springs was room 13’s junior, or Only later would Tayler discover “he was the calumniator,” or that tian was a boarder. A “servant,” It was, in fact, a decision defined, Second Classman. “Kit” Carson what Blackburn was really talking he would “resent it in some other no doubt a slave, sent up to fetch shaped, and compelled to action described him as “ . . . a nervous, about. way” perhaps by sending Black- him. Christian, he soon reported, Global Warming not only by Tom’s “disposition”, cracked-voice sort of a fellow” “Kit” Carson, ran into burn a formal challenge.” was “out.” Waterworld but by the spoken and unspoken who, when asked his name, “ . . Blackburn in the VMI barracks Humes then came down At Horner’s suggestion the demands of his family, friends . invariably answered, “G. Buck, some time between noon and 1:00 on Horner’s side,, arguing that if Cadets next checked Moore’s Richard A. Engberg I believe the 95 percent. State, previously of UVA? he then released. After he and peers. by Gad.” Buck, like Carson, was p.m. Blackburn confronted Christian, Hotel, a popular hang out, just up If, during the 21st cen- Ask him about how Virginia admitted doing this, Glei- very bright. He would eventu- Blackburn spoke frankly to especially “in the presence of oth- the street. Christian wasn’t there lobal warming? tury, global warming accel- Attorney General Cuccinelli, ck rationalized his actions Roommates ally finish medical school and then Carson, telling him directly that ers” he might “have a difficulty either. What the heck is erates ice melt in Antarctica a climate change skeptic, as frustration with “often serve as Lieutenant Colonel of the he’d seen a letter from Christian with him . . . .” After two false starts Black- that? and Greenland causing sea went after him issuing sub- anonymous, well funded and James White Humes, Black- 37th Virginia. to his cousin Mary Evelyn, that Worse, Humes noted, “if burn and his friends were now not Sure, we’ve level rises of even only a few poenas for his research on coordinated” attacks on cli- burn’s friend and classmate, not The youngest roommate was Christian had referred to him as this happened among or in [the] only frustrated, but openly ex- had the mildest winter feet, the world will have se- global temperature while he mate scientists. only believed he was first to tell Cadet Hiram Claiborne Burks, one a “calumniator,” and that “he had presence of Christian’s friends,” pressing their hope that when they Gsince…..well, I don’t know rious problems. was on the faculty at UVA. It turns out that over the Tom Blackburn that a man of un- of the Burks of Bedford County determined to go and tell” Chris- Blackburn might well “need some finally found him, Christian would when – I’ve only lived in Not everyone believes Just a few days ago, a years, some of Heartland’s savory reputation had made “ad- and a third cousin (once removed) tian that “he had advised his cous- assistance.” take offense at Blackburn’s “rev- NOVA for 23 years. global warming is occurring. Virginia court ruled against backers have included Gen- vances” toward his cousin. He of Charles Burks Christian. in.” That said, Humes and Horn- elation.” Yep. Global warming is What about the five percent Cuccinelli. eral Motors, Exxon Mobil replacement of the EPA. believed he was honor bound to Like Blackburn and Light- Later, around 2:00 p.m., at er ten told Blackburn that “if he Horner later admitted their upon us. But wait. of climate scientists and One of the most vocal and others many of whom So what happens in do so. foot, Burks regularly found him- the VMI mess hall, Blackburn could wait” they “would go with only real “fear” at that point was Think back a couple of probably a larger percent of anti-global warming organi- have been involved one way the future regarding global Humes was not however, self in trouble. After only a year found Cadets James White Humes him . . . .” that Christian would be too “ob- winters ago and over 80 inch- the public who deny global zations has been the Heart- or another with fossil fuels. warming? Blackburn’s only source of in- and five months at VMI he would and J. B. Horner of Warrenton fin- Blackburn took them up on tuse” to understand that he had es of snow. Global warming? warming, or more rightly land Institute, a 28-year-old Even knowing this, it strikes My take: Scientists formation or pressure to behave be dismissed for “excessive de- ishing dinner. their offer, and as soon as his two been insulted and would avoid a Baloney, one could say! deny that carbon dioxide Chicago-based think tank. me that Gleick’s unfortunate will continue to warn us of “honorably.” merits.” “Fellows, you are the very friends had finished dinner, the trio fight. Still, as a lifelong water emissions are accelerating a For several years, the well- actions may have done more severe consequences if we In 1854 Blackburn shared ones I want to see!” he said as he set off together “ . . . with the ex- Thus fully prepared for a guy, I can’t help but be ner- natural process? funded Heartland, which de- harm than good to the 95 don’t cut down on carbon di- room 13 of the “new” VMI bar- From the Moore House to entered the side door of the build- pectation and purpose, “ in Horn- tussle, the three Cadets returned vous. Why? This very vocal minor- clined to release the names percent of scientists who un- oxide emissions. Those who racks with four other popular and Christian’s Hotel ing. His tone apparently prompt- er’s words, “ to put it to Christian to McDowell’s hotel, with Black- Because about 95 per- ity, according to some sourc- of individual or corporate derstand that global warming now deny global warming demanding cadets. ed Horner, who had roomed with . . . either to act the coward or the burn, according to Horner, walk- cent of the world’s climate es, has attempted to discredit contributors, has been on a is a legitimate concern. will continue to deny global Two of them, Charles Ed- As Tom Blackburn walked Blackburn in 1851, to ask him if man of courage,” ing with his hand stuck in the scientists say that global legitimate work by outstand- crusade of global warming Interestingly, those who warming. So who’s right? ward Lightfoot and Robert Pres- from the Moore house back to see something was wrong. Blackburn had walked to the breast of his overcoat, in the style warming and the accompany- ing scientists. They do this denial. deny global warming have Only time will tell, but if the ton (“Kit”) Carson were seniors, his roommates and friends on the Blackburn warmed himself Moore house that morning wear- of the Emperor Napoleon, “as was ing climate change is occur- not with science of their Recently, a prominent found some willing listen- 95 percent are correct, the VMI First Classmen, like Black- adjacent VMI campus, he asked at the mess hall stove and told his ing only his tight-fitting navy-blue his habit.” ring. They point out that the own, but rather with attacks climate scientist, Peter Glei- ers in the current group of consequences may be cata- burn himself. his friend (and Mary Evelyn’s story one more time, describing “furlough coat” uniform only Christian, they discovered, human race has an insatiable and innuendoes on the integ- ck of the Pacific Institute, presidential candidates. A strophic. “Charley” Lightfoot, was husband-to-be), Sandy Bruce, Christian’s note as “the most ridic- VMI First Classmen were allowed had been at McDowell’s Hotel the desire for fossil fuels, and rity of the individual they who, frustrated about trying few quotes. Romney: “We In the meantime, what First Captain of the Corps, the what he thought he should do, es- ulous thing he ever read . . . “ For to wear off campus. Apparently entire time. the carbon dioxide released have targeted. to learn about Heartland by don’t know what’s causing am I going to do if the creek highest ranking cadet officer. Like pecially about the passage he had “delicious nonsense,” he conclud- the weather had turned colder and by the burning of fossil fuels Want an example? How conventional means, used a climate change.” Santorum: does rise? I’m thinking seri- Blackburn he was well known, just read in Christian’s letter to his ed, “he had never seen its equal.” the boys stopped by room 13, to To be continued is exacerbating global warm- about prominent climate sci- false name to obtain docu- “….junk science.” Paul: ously of putting my house on ing. Know what? entist Michael Mann of Penn ments from Heartland that “hoax.” Gingrich calls for stilts!

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Lexi will need a quiet home without free, allergies can still pop up ion, steroids are prescribed far ing … yuck! People don’t like it rier, is Chairman of the Board boy. He likes to give you kisses & This month’s column, however, when spring arrives. too often. They’re administered and neither do we! Fortunately, of Wylie Wagg, a shop for small children. It takes her a time to growing & we have outgrown our existing small 4-acre farm rub on your face. He is a playful is about an itch of another sort: In addition to the pollen in the form of pills or shots and with a little research and TLC, dogs, cats, and their people, trust, but once she does she has a shelter facility. Thanks to the generosity of Zohar & Lisa Ben–Dov, boy that LOVES his toys! He seasonal allergies. Okay, so that annoys many of us in the they are not expensive. How- allergy symptoms can be off of in Middleburg, Fairfax, Falls big personality & is very cuddly. it’s not the most fun topic, but spring, chemicals used to treat ever, long-term steroid use can the agenda. It’s spring, and all of Church and Arlington. Middleburg Humane will be moving to a brand new 30-acre would do well in a household with it’s something every pet parent another playful kitty friend. lawns can wreak havoc on us. Crinkles is an adorable cat who has facility in the near future! We are currently in the process of needs to know! Dogs should stay off of surfaces a huge personality. He was named Oh! Me! Me! Pick Me! Basically, we can get al- that have been exposed to harsh Crinkles because his ears are crinkled moving forward with the planning which will secure a permanent lergies just like our people, and Nicholas is the sweetest most pesticides. People who treat from years of chronic ear infections. future for needy animals & our shelter for many years to come. we’re allergic to lots of the same playful kitten ever! He LOVES to play their own yards should always He is now very healthy & needs an things. Tree and grass pollens use pet-safe formulas. It’s of- Thank you for your continued support of MHF & I hope you & leaps & flies in the air after his outdoor or indoor outdoor home with can cause us to itch and scratch, ten harder for people who live favorite toys. He would do best in a no dogs. He would be a terrific mouser! will all be a part of this next exciting chapter. Please stay tuned! chew our paws, have watery in communities where property home with another playful kitten. eyes, sneeze, get skin inflamma- On behalf of the animals, I want to thank you managers choose the form of Salvador is a 14 yr. Paint geld- Chance is a 45# 1 yr. old Beagle X tion, and lose our hair. These re- lawn treatments. 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