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Printed using recycled fiber Goodbye to March Page 22 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 Bank to interview about a job PERMIT NO 029 NO PERMIT BURKE, VA BURKE, POSTAL CUSTOMER POSTAL US POSTAGE PAID POSTAGE US ECRWSS 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. 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