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Middleburg’s Only Locally Owned and Operated Newspaper Volume 8 Issue 11 www.mbecc.com February 23, 2012 ~ March 22, 2012 Shocks and Aftershocks Everything Old is New Again Daniel Morrow ently came as a surprise to both Council and Staff. Town Administrator Martha at The Waterford School Page 5 n the past thirty days, Middleburg’s Semmes, told the Loudoun Times that new Police Chief announced that he she had “officially received word” on was retiring after half a year’s ser- the 26th. Just prior the announcement, vice, Town Council voted to replace Klugh had granted an interview to the veteran Town Attorney Liz Whiting after Middleburg Eccentric, and publicly Imore than 20 years of service, and a host briefed Council on draft revisions to of new rules and regulations govern- his department’s rules, regulations and ing the day-to-day behavior of both the standing orders, without so much as a Middleburg Police Department and town hint of his plans staff were adopted. Afterward, Klugh expressed regret Those events, individually and in at leaving his new post, saying that he combination, set off a torrent of specula- had seriously miscalculated the financial tion, rumor and innuendo that, at press provisions of his retirement package. time, continues to swirl around the Upon review, he said, remaining on sal- streets of Middleburg, in print and in the ary in Middleburg was clearly both im- blogosphere. practical and fiscally irresponsible. To date both Town Council and Chief Klugh Re-Retires Staff have praised the Chief, his work to date and expressed genuine regret at his On January 26 Middleburg’s new early departure. Police Chief, Bill Klugh, announced to “Bill has done a great job and will a closed session of Town Council that be missed,” Vice Mayor Kirk told the he was retiring, again, effective May 1, Eccentric, “and if I were in his shoes, I’d 2012. He had retired from the Fairfax have done the same thing.” City Police Force, after 27 years of ser- The Town has already begun ad- vice, just last year. vertising for a successor. The job pays up Klugh’s announcement appar- to $75,000, depending on qualifications and Continued Page 8 Foxcroft Goes Above & Beyond to Raise $10,000 for Cherry Blossom

ast fall, the Foxcroft School com- Noland and its current Head of School Mary munity set a goal of raising $5,000 Louise Leipheimer. for the Cherry Blossom Breast Foxcroft School is the number one Cancer Foundation. Then, the dedi- single contributor to the CBBCF, Atkins cated students went out and raised double added. As a result, fellow board member Ltheir goal! Lori K. McGuinness announced that the Recently, senior student leaders school contingent will have the honor of Maeve Couzens (Middleburg, VA), Char- leading Nanette’s Walk next September. lotte Wright (Alexandria, VA), and Alex Foxcroft has had the largest group at the 5K Carr (Wellington, FL) presented an over- walk since its inception in 2007. Last year sized check for $10,000 to CBBC Board the 60+ students, faculty, and administrators representatives at an all-school meeting. who walked raised $3,750 -- more than 10 The funds were raised mostly through the percent of the total raised by the walk. School’s Think Pink Basketball Tourna- In January, 12 basketball high school ment in January, participation in Nanette’s and middle school teams participated in the Walk last fall, and the generosity of an anon- third annual Think Pink Basketball Tourna- ymous donor who supports the girls’ efforts. ment, organized by Foxcroft Athletic Direc- “This is an incredible achievement tor Michelle Woodruff and the student-run that you have accomplished,” said James Athletic Association. T-shirt sales, team en- P. Atkins, chairman and founder of the try fees, cash donations of all sizes, and a lot Foundation, which supports early detection, of volunteer work raised some $5,000. The treatment, and awareness of this insidious tournament referees volunteered their time, disease in the local area as well as research and one of them, Don Woodruff, solicited Conservation to find a cure. sponsors for the cause in the weeks before “And it is so important to the women the event. of Loudoun and Fauquier counties – and to The balance of Foxcroft’s donation with a Purpose, you and the women in your families. You all came from sales of pink shoelace, hair/horse need to know your genetic history and be braids, and the unnamed donor. aware of the importance of tak- Capitalism Pagewith 4 ing care of your health.” Giving back is an in- tegral part of a Foxcroft a Heart Page 19 education.”From whom much is given, much is expected,” said

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After a fine lunch in the Pen- After the IEOC we went to Editor In Chief tagon dining room, we met Mr. Can- the 911 chapel, where Mummy Dee Dee Hubbard ~ [email protected] dido. He is the building manager knew a Navy person who had died for the Pentagon. We went to the that day. We got a paper banner and Design & Production Director underground passage ways. I had to used a pencil to imprint his name off Jay Hubbard wear a hard hat and a vest. My hard the wall of the 911 victims. Publisher hat was too big. It kept wobbling! Mr. Harris then escorted us Dan Morrow We saw where all the heating to the Navy Reflection room and and cooling pipes were installed un- on the top of the memorial it said, Copyright © 2012 All rights reserved. No derneath the building. We did not “LEST WE NOT FORGET”. This part of Middleburg Eccentric may be repro- see any rats even though Mr. Can- was a very touching moment. All duced without written permission of the Ec- 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 dido said he had seen them some- the names that were on the stone, 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 times. had died that day. 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 When the Pentagon was at- Last stop on our tour with seParate tack rooM here are additional dwellings including newly right to accept or reject any and all copy. . 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 tacked on 911, Mr. Candido stayed was to the Hall of Heroes. I stood 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- for three entire days, digging where the military heroes receive Fencing additional dwellings tric LLC. Circulation to Clarke, Fauquier, restrictions. . 2 . through the rubble to find people their medals of honor, and Mr. Har- Loudoun & Prince William Counties. and carry them out from the build- ris presented me with an award that Peter Pejacsevich 540-270-3835 $5,900,000 Peter Pejacsevich 540-270-3835 $4,450,000 Peter Pejacsevich 540-270-3835 $3,975,000 We are pledged to the letter and spirit of Virginia’s policy for achieving equal housing ing. He was very brave. Mr. Can- is not sold in shops. It was the 911 opportunity throughout the Commonwealth. Fiona Evans-Wells dred, eighty-five drinking fountains. dido got a medal because he saved commemorative medal, that said We encourage and support advertising and many lives that day. “United in Memory September 11, marketing programs in which there are no I met with Mr. Harris, who is barriers to obtain housing because of race, am Fiona. I am eight years old. a colleague of my mother’s at 11:00 Then we went to the Penta- 2001.” color, religion, national origin, sex, elderli- This is my story about the Pen- a.m. He took us first to the press gon’s Integrated Emergency Opera- That was My Top Secret Day! ness, familial status or handicap. room. The press room has a lot of tions Center (IEOC). The IEOC is I hope one day you will visit the All real estate advertised herein is tagon. where we can see everything that is Pentagon. subject to Virginia’s fair housing law which I went to the Pentagon cameras and lights. The podium makes it illegal to advertise “any preference, on Wednesday, February 8, 2012. I where the Secretary of Defense limitation or discrimination because of race, stands goes up and down. The color, religion, national origin, sex, elderli- Ihad to go in the early morning about ness, familial status, handicap or intention 6:00 a.m. to my Mum’s office in lights make the room look like day to make any such preferences, limitation or Crystal City. Later in the morning light! There is a big screen used for discrimination.” special visitors to ask questions on The newspaper will not knowingly ac- we took the Metro to the Pentagon. cept advertising for real estate that violates When we arrived at the Penta- a teleconference. The Secretary of the fair housing law. Our readers are hereby gon I had to go to the police to see Defense gives briefings and points informed that all dwellings advertised in this to the person from the press who newspaper are available on equal opportunity if I had to get a badge. 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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 • February 23, 2012 ~ March 22, 2012 Middleburg Eccentric • February 23, 2012 ~ March 22, 2012 Page 5 News of Note Patrons of Fox’s Den Tavern Saylor to Chair The Everything Old is New Again at Enjoy Proprietor’s American Legacy Loudoun Laurels The Waterford School Setting Citizenship Standard A Model of Grassroots Preservation or restaurateurs, the deci- the son of a staunch loyalist, who Mr. Carroll was a wealthy Carroll was, however, un- Charlie Carroll has done for Generations to Come sion about venue selection was personally responsible for au- landowner born in Annapolis, deterred and through the business much to preserve his family’s his- hen, in January of when choosing to open a thoring content in the actual docu- Maryland on September 19, 1737. of agriculture became one of the tory, and many of the Carroll fam- 2007 a raging fire en- business can be an extraor- ment itself. (Thomas Jefferson He was a descendent of the O’ wealthiest men in the Colonies. It ily belongings can be seen on dis- r. Kathleen “Kitty” Saylor, gulfed Waterford’s Old dinarily involved process almost was chosen as the main author in Cearbhaill Lords of Eile in King’s is believed that the First Amend- play at The Fox’s Den. CEO of REHAU North School, the cultural Fbordering on a science. However, the elite group of the six primary County Ireland, now County Offa- ment to the Constitution was writ- The rich history of Virginia America, Inc., will serve heart of the community, all the gal- in the case of Charlie Carroll who contributors, among them John ly. The Lords of Eile were among ten to honor him for his financial drew Charlie to Middleburg, and as the new Chair of the Wlant fire fighters could do was de- opened Middleburg’s newest addi- Adams and Franklin, principally the most powerful clans in Ireland contributions during the Revolu- as a history buff he was particu- four-year-old non-profit Loudoun cide what should be saved and what DLaurels. A founding member of the tion to the fine dining scene, The due to his status as a Virginian.) and their genealogy and involve- tionary War, which stood out so larly thrilled to inherit the space should be left to burn. The fire was Fox’s Den Tavern, the choice of Franklin, at age 70, was the ment in Irish royalty can be traced blatantly in contrast to a previously at 7 West Washington Street from program, she succeeds former Inova too fierce to save it all in time, and Middleburg for his labor of love oldest Signer and so invested in back well over two thousand years. denied lifetime of fundamental the previous tenants who had op- Loudoun Hospital CEO, Randy Kel- saving even the main building was a was easy; it felt instantly like the undertaking of forming a free Carroll eventually settled civil rights. erated the Hidden Horse Tavern. ley, as Chair. challenge. home. nation, as were all the brave men near Mt. Airy, Maryland at Carroll- Present day Carroll County, The building itself is one of the Dr. Saylor has lived in “We were determined to re- Although a native of County who stood up for freedom, that he ton Manor. Because his father was Maryland represents part of the oldest in the Town, dating back to Loudoun County since 1994 when build this iconic building to serve a Waterford, Ireland, Mr. Carroll is is quoted as saying “we must all also called Charles Carroll, he dis- land owned by Mr. Carroll. He the immediate post Revolutionary she joined the global German poly- new century of citizens,” emphasized a direct descendent of both Benja- hang together or assuredly we shall tinguished himself as Charles Car- served as a delegate to the Conti- War era, and it has been rumored mer company that is one of the larg- Kathleen Hughes, director of devel- min Franklin and Charles Carroll, all hang separately.” roll of Carrollton. (Hence his sig- nental Congress and represented that Colonel John S. Mosby hid est employers in Loudoun County. opment programs for The Water- County, the Old School was placed Graham, Cabell and Morgan Founda- both Founding Fathers of our na- Less however is known nature on the Declaration, Charles Maryland as a State Senator from horses in the basement, which af- She was born and raised in Choteau, are known and remembered.” ford Foundation.“We listened to the at auction on the Courthouse steps tions, as well as $150,000 from the tion and Signers of the Declaration about Charles Carroll of Carroll- Carroll of Carrollton,) Due to 1777-1800. When the first U.S. ter a loving restoration has now Montana, and took her Ph.D. in Dr. Saylor also serves the Pres- greater Waterford community and in 1965. In a valiant effort to retain Loudoun County Board of Super- of Independence. ton, MD, an American Federalist his Roman Catholic faith, he was Senate was created he was asked become The Fox’s Den. After a Communication and Organizational ident of Montana State University’s the Virginia Department of Historic this piece of Loudoun history, private visors for a sprinkler system, have Perhaps more has been writ- and the only Catholic to be among barred from entering politics, prac- to represent Maryland, thus be- quick review in the summer of Development from the University of “Leadership in the 21st Century” Resources, which holds the ease- citizens, on behalf of The Waterford made the return of the Waterford Old ten and is known about Franklin, this elite group. ticing law, or voting. coming the Free State’s very first 2010, Charlie tasked himself with Maryland. panel. She has received the Wash- ment, who wanted the new building Foundation, prevailed at the auc- School possible. United States Senator. the challenge of opening the new “Among the many Loudoun ington Business Journal’s ‘Women to complement but not overshadow tion and purchased the property for This April, the annual Water- Carroll served the U.S. Sen- restaurant a mere two months after County business, academic and not- Who Mean Business’ award and is a the old. The new building had to have $18,000. ford Concert Series will come home ate from 1789- 1792 until Congress committing to the project. for-profit organizations I have been member of Loudoun County’s CEO the same remarkable acoustics and The Waterford Old School is to the new Waterford Old School. passed a law preventing represen- The entire team of wait staff, pleased to serve, The Loudoun Lau- Cabinet. Her many community intimacy as the original auditorium, not only a compelling architectural Subscriptions are now on sale for the tation of both State and U.S. Sen- management, prep cooks, and even rels is definitely one of my favorites,” commitments include George Wash- yet provide a bigger, more versatile artifact, but prior to the fire over the 18th season that includes five Sunday ates at the same time. He resigned the executive chef took over paint- explained Saylor. “I believe that by ington University’ Virginia Science performance space. I think people past four decades the Foundation had afternoon concerts of the best classi- from the U.S. Senate and chose to ing, staining, interior design, hang- giving credit where credit is due, & Technology Campus Advisory will agree we’ve achieved all that in invested nearly a half million dollars cal music in the historic Village. return to his beloved Maryland. ing paintings, logo artwork, kitch- we recognize and honor individuals Board; Vice Chairman and Acting the new Waterford Old School.” and countless volunteer hours to keep The Afiara String Quartet be- Thos. Hays & Son Jewelers Although a landowner of vast en renovation, etc. A seemingly who make incalculable contributions Secretary/Treasurer of the Center Nevertheless, the historic the building in continuous service to gins the series on April 29th with the properties and planter dependent impossible task for most, luckily to our community, and we highlight for the Arts, and Loudoun County Greek Revival classroom portion the community as a center for a di- Monumental Brass Quartet following on slaves, he called publicly for the Mr. Carroll and members of his examples of stewardship and citi- ‘Good Scout’ Steering Committee. of the building was saved, and now, verse array of functions. with a concert on May 13th. abolition of slavery nearly half a team had come to Middleburg with zenship that can serve as models for “With the help of Joe Boling thanks to the dedication and determi- In addition to the annual Wa- The Next Generation Levine century prior to the Civil War. years of experience in the hospital- many others. of Middleburg Bank, Daniel Mor- nation of The Waterford Foundation terford Homes Tour & Crafts Exhibit School of Music Competition Win- He did this with the full ity and restaurant industry. “By contributing their life sto- row, our executive director, the Lau- and Village leaders, a splendidly re- that brings over 150 carefully se- ners will play June 3rd, with Mary- knowledge that, by doing so, his The plan for the menu was ries to The Loudoun Laurels Archive reates we have honored, our Found- stored and redesigned Old Waterford lected artisans and 20,000 to 30,000 land Opera Studio appearing October business interests could suffer, yet simple; American “comfort” at The Thomas Balch Library, we ers’ Committee and my leadership School complex that includes a to- visitors to the Village, the Old School 23rd. The final concert by American Celebrating 40 years again our Founding Fathers were food, done exquisitely well and ensure that future generations will committee, I hope to ensure that, tally rebuilt auditorium and perfor- provides a home for the popular and University’s Chamber Singers will not average men; they were of the prepared with the freshest ingre- understand how diligently, although through The Loudoun Laurels, we mance space, is ready to open. standing-room-only Waterford Con- conclude the 2012 season on Novem- highest moral character and intel- dients available. Service was to quietly, our Laureates work to protect will set standards of citizenship for The newly designed audito- cert Series that for seventeen years ber 18th. lect. His statement on the subject be emphasized, as was the idea of and promulgate the traditions that many generations to come. rium and performance space are so has brought fine classical musicians Annual subscriptions for five Fine Jewelry and Silver was, “Why keep alive the question an adjacent Pub Area for friendly make Loudoun such an exceptional “It takes an extraordinary level sensitively planned that they will cer- to western Loudoun County. unforgettable performances are $100 of slavery? It is admitted by all to gatherings. place to live.” of commitment, stewardship and tainly serve as a symbol of the 21st The new Old School facility for adults and $50 for students, with be a great evil.” The Fox’s Den has quickly The Thomas Balch Archive dedication to ensure that the tradi- century community spirit that contin- will continue to be available to the children 12 years of age and under Carroll was the last surviving developed a reputation for excel- includes videotaped oral histories of tions and history of this exceptional ues to make Waterford, Virginia such community for citizen association admitted at no cost. signatory of the Declaration, liv- lence in the Virginia Piedmont, not G. Kimball Hart, Childs E. Burden place remain alive and vibrant as we an exceptionally special place. meetings, public forums, concerts, To make your reservations for 1972 ~2012 public lectures and private rentals. the 2012 Waterford Concert Series, ing until the age of 95 who died in only for the quality of the food, but and Gene Scheel, honored in 2008; move successfully into the 21st Cen- The Old School was con- Baltimore on November 14, 1832. for the friendliness of the staff, the Paul Ziluca and Karen H. Rus- tury.” structed in 1910 and the auditorium Many generous individual or for more information about cul- His quiet strength of character and devoted clientele, and the constant sell, honored in 2009; Lang & Judy To learn more about The and a connector building were added donations, sale of a permanently tural events in Waterford, Virginia, devotion to freedom for all was dedication to excellence based on Washburn, and Delegate Joe May, Loudoun Laurels, please visit www. in 1928. Declared as surplus to the eased building, insurance proceeds, please visit www.waterfordfounda- widely recognized. customer feedback. honored in 2010; and James P. Rob- loudounlaurels.org. tax credit sales,and grants from the tion.org. erts and Robert E. Sevila, honored in 2011. Established in 2008 by Inova Rain, Sleet, Disease Loudoun Hospital under the direc- tion of CEO Randall Kelley to el- Charlie Westbrook 703.447.9505 evate outstanding individuals and & Gloom Lecture organizations whose service to Loudoun County deserves recogni- tion and emulation, The Louodun Scheduled Laurels seeks to help establish and preserve a powerful sense of com- Emerald Earring Rain, Sleet, Disease and General Hill, Commander munity that enriches the life of every Gloom: D. H. Hill & the of the Potomac District, led a citizen of greater Loudoun. with Diamonds ~ $1,995 Confederate Withdrawal dispirited, muddy, 12-day retreat Widely regarded as a stun- • Realtor of Estate & from Northern Virginia” is down the Old Carolina Road ningly beautiful county lying at the the topic of the next lecture in the – modern day Rt. 15. The Con- Northern extremity of the Virginia Land Properties “Conversations lecture series, co- federate Army’s evacuation from Piedmont and in close proximity to sponsored by Northern Virginia Northern Virginia cast a depress- the Nation’s capital, Loudoun, in the Regional Park Authority and ing pall on the entire region. words of one historian, “forms the • Practiced in Mosby Heritage Area Associa- Guest speaker Douglas apex of one of the most picturesquely tion. Scheduled for 7 p.m. March Batson holds a Master of Educa- diversified regions on the American Conservation 7th, the program will take place at tion from Boston University and continent.” Foxcross Farm haps lane Mt. Zion Historic Park at 40309 Bachelor’s degrees in history and The program’s simple yet Land Easement middleburg, Va purcellVille, Va John Mosby Highway in Aldie. geography. Retired from the U.S. valuable goal is to re-kindle a special amazing 148+/- acre Fox cross estate with gated en- outstanding 53 ac race training Facility able to con- Douglas Batson, a Defense Army Reserve, he was awarded sense of community among all citi- Strategies trance & stream just 2 miles From middleburg. huge Vert to turnkey operation For eVenters, hunter/jump- Department geographer and his- the Bronze Star Medal during Op- zens of Greater Loudoun and intro- 7 bed, 7 bath all brick manor home w/massiVe room sizes ers, dressage. 5 local hunts in 30 min driVe. primary Clock and three Finished leVels. expansiVe deck oVerlooks the barn has 28 stalls with oFFice, Vet and tack rooms. Bailey, Banks & Biddle Co. torian, will examine the evacu- eration DESERT STORM. His duce community leaders, whatever their age or occupation, to each other, • Real Estate & pool and patio. wooded & open acreage with Fenced pas- second barn encloses 2 eurosizers and easily con- circa 1900 ~$2,975 ation of Loudoun and Fauquier Living History website is at tures barns and two guest houses ub diVidable land verted to indoor ring x x paddocks on Emerald & Diamond Pin Counties by Confederate forces www.dhhill.org. their peers and the larger public. , 2 . s - 80 150 20’. 15 35 circa 1900 ~$14,250 on March 7, 1862. Batson’s first- Admission to the program is “As The Loudoun Laurels Tax Credit not in easement. acres. house site. person presentation will reflect $5 for adults and $2 for students. program evolves, we hope to engage 19 South Madison Street • Middleburg • Virginia the voice of the commander in For more information, and inspire the citizens of Greater Advisory Services $4,450,000 $1,947,500 540.687.6997 charge of the evacuation, General please telephone Mt. Zion His- Loudoun,” said Dr. Saylor. “We be- D.H. Hill. This program will be toric Park at 703-327-9777 or lieve in leadership by example, and www.ThosHaysJewelers.com given on the 150th anniversary of Mosby Heritage Area Association we want to be certain the true leaders 10 East Washington Street • Middleburg, VA 20118 the Confederate evacuation. at 540-687-6681. who contribute so much to our lives Middleburg real estate office 540.687.6321 middleburgrealestate.com www.mbecc.com www.mbecc.com Page 6 Middleburg Eccentric • February 23, 2012 ~ March 22, 2012 Middleburg Eccentric • February 23, 2012 ~ March 22, 2012 Page 7 News of Note Where You See It Changes What You See Mark Dewey distribute lumber, coal, and apples. ines semi-magical transformations The repurposed effect works two underway. It is a venue that distinctly ways: it sets every production within a separates performance from audience. historical context that extends beyond On a different hand altogether, theatrical concerns, and it reminds pa- Run Rabbit Run Theater has made Needlepoint is back in trons that some people cared enough its home in a building designed for about a local theater company to turn farming equipment. It’s an aluminum a freight station into the company’s structure at Grandale Farm Restaurant Middleburg! ’ve seen plays produced at a doz- home. The theater’s thrust stage is not near Hillsboro which has also been en theaters within thirty miles of really a stage at all, just a floor with repurposed--as a dining room, not as • Handpainted canvases Middleburg, including five pro- seats on three sides. Most of the space a theater. The performers get a table in ductions in the last three weeks, in the room is given to the perform- the dining room, or the space a table • Fibers and the other night, as I was leaving ers, while the audience squeezes in. In would occupy, and they perform in the Ithe least likely of those locations, it other words, it’s performer-centered midst of the audience, while the audi- • Home Accessories occurred to me that venue shapes live theater. ence drinks wine and nibbles cheese- theater absolutely. If you moved any Conversely, the building that cake after dinner. It’s the inverse of If you don’t needlepoint....we’ll can do it for you! of those productions from its home houses The Wayside Theater was performer-centered theater--no light theater to another, you’d have to rede- designed for audiences. It was con- or sound equipment, no backstage- Telephone 540.687.5990 sign it for the different venue--not just structed in 1946 to house the Middle- -just the actors and the script com- for the different stage--and that would town Movie Theater, and though it has peting with exotic cuisine for our at- 112 W. Washington Street • Middleburg, VA 20117 change the play. Though the long-de- recently been renovated, it still looks tention. It’s like a theater gym where www.stitchneedlepoint.com • [email protected] layed emergence of that insight from much like an old-time, small-town cognoscenti watch young talent work- the clutter of my mind suggests that movie house. There’s a box office, a ing out, good young talent, the kind I am slow to see the obvious, I offer balcony, a drinking fountain, and red that makes the future of theater in this here a brief description of three local carpet of the sort that predates mul- area look quite bright. venues that play a big role in the suc- tiplexes. Most of the space is given Mark Dewey is the editor of Need a Dental Crown? Now you have a choice….. cess of their companies. to long rows of plush seats, with two The Shenandoah Press, a new, non- The Winchester Little Theater aisles that slope decidedly so that profit news source based in Berryville. produces its shows in a building that the proscenium stage is several feet The Middleburg Eccentric and the has clearly been converted from an- higher than the floor at the front row. Shenandoah Press have created a other purpose. The narrow brick struc- The theater’s technical capacities are news alliance to better serve our read- ture dates from 1895, when the Cum- substantial, and there seems to be a lot ers. Please visit www.Shenandoah- berland Railroad built it to receive and of space backstage, where one imag- Press.org. Sanders Family Sings Again at Wayside Theater Mark Dewey ferent vowel sounds. especially skillful at suggesting that the world of hymns and aunties isn’t Crowns and Restorations: The Sanders family is late. Why did I love it? purely sunshine. Jody Lee plays Stan- ley with a sullen reserve that makes • Computer designed and fabricated hey been on hiatus from the I suppose it’s possible to feel you wonder what happened to him. He • All ceramic – no metal gospel music circuit on ac- nostalgia for the idealized versions of may be glad he’s out of the big house, • No out-sourcing – made in our Middleburg office count of Uncle Stanley being a past life that doesn’t resemble your but he isn’t pleased to be back on the in the penitentiary, but now own, and it’s true that my wife was gospel circuit with his brother Burl. • Completed in a single appointment he’s out and they’re back on the road, a- born and raised in Mars Hill, North The story he tells about a brutal man • No messy impressions or uncomfortable temporaries Tsinging and a-witnessing all over Caro- Carolina, a town so picturesquely and he knew in prison suggests that the wit- lina. They were due at Mount Pleasant archetypically Appalachian that even nessing tradition may be a way of rec- Unsurpassed precision Baptist Church a half hour ago, but its name suggests another world from onciling what doesn’t make sense, like in a totally natural looking restoration they pulled over to look at all the cu- mine. But I don’t like picturesque nos- Stanley’s mysterious darkness, with the cumbers growing in the fields around talgia in theater because its intention is vision that explains the world in Bible Tomorrow’s technology today. the pickle plant, and when everybody dishonest: the only way to reconcile the verses. moved to the same side of the bus, it world we live in with the lure of pic- Pam Pendleton plays Vera, Call for an appointment and say “Yes!” to rolled into the ditch. Flopped right over turesque nostalgia is to use a paradigm the family matriarch, with an edge of like a dizzy mule. Oldest sister June, that absolves you from paying atten- contempt for the simplicity of that vi- Gregg A. Helvey, DDS she clambered out and run ahead to tell tion. sion, because it’s supposed to contain Pastor Oglethorpe that the others was Perhaps I liked the music, twen- her. She is the smartest person on the Associate Professor VCU School of Dentristry a-coming just as soon as they could get ty-six old gospel hymns in five-part stage, and the strongest, but her cul- 14. W. Marshall Street • Middleburg • Virginia 20117 the bus back on its wheels. June’s the harmony, with fiddle, banjo, mandolin, ture makes her pretend that she isn’t. Office: (540) 687-5855 one who can’t sing. Her job is to help bass, and guitar. The a capella numbers Her mind is so much bigger than the www.gregghelveydds.com [email protected] the deaf folks understand the hymns by sounded good, but I’ve heard those Reverend Oglethorpe’s that she can moving her hands and her arms in ways hymns performed by Ralph Stanley, quote the Bible to undermine whatever that show the meaning of the words. Ricky Skaggs, and Mother Maybelle he says, and when he tries to counter- She calls it signing. Feller might feel Carter. I’ve heard Emmy Lou Har- quote, she names the chapter and verse We would like to welcome Allie to sorry for her if he didn’t know why she ris sing “Angel Band” in a voice so before he finishes speaking. When the our family, and the surrounding was wiggling that way. fraught with longing that it makes you reverend quotes Jesus as saying, “For That’s a summary, in mountain want to give your soul to Jesus, just so we have piped unto you and ye have communities! Please call to book English, of the dramatic arc of Wayside she’ll feel better. If you want music, go not danced,” to prove that dancing’s Theater’s current production, “Smoke hear Emmy Lou. sinful, Vera quietly crumbles the rock your new do’ for the new year! on the Mountain.” In the uninflected Tens of thousands of New York- of his world. She knows that Jesus is English of conventional journalism, the ers, most of them not given to use the condemning the members of his gen- summary would be shorter: nothing re- Bible as a roadmap for everything from eration for not dancing in that context, ally happens. courtship to the subway system, kept but she doesn’t force the Reverend to the play onstage at the Lamb Theater admit his blunder; she just smiles and Why, then, does for 475 consecutive nights when it pre- crosses her arms in a moment of vic- a salon everybody love it? miered in 1990, far longer than anyone tory he doesn’t fully understand. 540-687-6020 involved in the play thought it would That pose and that moment epit- 10 N. Pendleton Street • Middleburg, VA 20117 Perhaps because the members run. A theater in Branson, Missouri omize the power of this play: it indulg- of the Sanders family are Appalachian has been running the show for thirteen es our nostalgia for the simple world of stereotypes who remind some folks years. Authors Connie Ray and Alan certainties, even as it shows us why we around here of the old days. The play Bailey have written two sequels. It’s have to leave that world behind. hearkens back to 1938, when right and the most successful franchise in musi- “Just a few more lonely days nan knisley designs interior design middleburg, va wrong may have been easier to distin- cal theater. and then,” the hymn assures us, “I’ll guish, on the large scale if not on the fly away!” small one. And in an era like ours, Why? Maybe so: who knows? But when new discoveries about the human for the moment we’re caught in tran- brain and the nature of the universe are Perhaps because we recognize sition--American culture is caught in constantly changing our ideas about our mamas and our aunties on that transition--from what we were to what who we are and where we came from, stage, and we cherish them for reduc- we’re going to be. This play lets us rel- nostalgia for the simple past is a pow- ing the world they raised us in to sim- ish parts of our heritage that we’ve out- erful tool, which would explain why ple terms; but we also recognize that grown, inexorably, whether we wanted mountain people loved that play, even we can’t stay in the world they simpli- to or not. And we love it for that. 703.598.0492 though nothing happens. fied: they left too much out. “Smoke on the Mountain” con- www.nanknisleydesigns.com But I was born in Minnesota. The actors who play Stanley tinues at The Wayside Theater until Different food, different churches, dif- and Vera in Wayside’s production are March 10. www.mbecc.com www.mbecc.com Page 8 Middleburg Eccentric • February 23, 2012 ~ March 22, 2012 Middleburg Eccentric • February 23, 2012 ~ March 22, 2012 Page 9 News of Note Shocks and Aftershocks Angela Plowman to Serve as Continued from page 1 experience. just ready for a change,” noting that There, for example, on Febru- Angela Plowman described re- to make sure they complied with the In both his interview with the what an officer should do if the Chief Middleburg Town Attorney “. . . we all are incredibly appreciative ary 16, a contributor to the well-read marks published “ . . . disappointing Virginia state and local law and court Eccentric he deemed such behav- of Police was guilty of misconduct. Plowman Succeeds Whiting of Liz’s long service to the Town.” blog “Too Conservative: A Northern to say the least.” decisions. ior absolutely inappropriate. In his It is “the responsibility of the Semmes hopes to have an Virginia Republican Viewpoint” at- She characterized the allega- Rules must be written, he said, presentation to Council he reiterated Council,’ she insisted, “to know and he Town of Middleburg ance with state and federal regu- served as assistant county attor- The Town Attorney in agreement with Plowman ready for tempted to link the Plowman appoint- tions as “entirely false” and evidence “broadly enough to cover a wide va- that on his watch “there would be understand the Police Department’s has appointed Angela lations. ney for Loudoun county; associ- Middleburg serves at the pleasure of submission to Council at their Febru- ment to: Ms. Plowman’s relation- of the author’s “intent to discredit my riety of situations, while still being no media notification of an impend- General Orders,” and if a major Plowman to serve as She also drafts deeds, ease- ate attorney at Rees, Broome & the Town Council as an independent ary 23 meeting. ship to Commonwealth’s Attorney reputation as a private citizen and at- clear enough so the officers would ing arrest” noting that there were change those orders was required or Town Attorney. She will ments, resolutions, local ordi- Diaz in Vienna, Virginia and staff contractor. This year, for the first time Whiting, while admitting to Jim Plowman (they are married); to torney.” know what was expected of them.” “a number of reasons not to do so.” suggested, to approve or reject them. replace Liz Whiting, Middle- nances, affordable dwelling unit counsel for the Sheet Metal Work- Tburg’s former Town Attorney. covenants, contracts and other er’s National Pension Fund. in more than twenty years, the town her surprise at the Council’s decision, Middleburg Mayor Betsy Davis’s “I am not my husband,” she Notably absent from the draft Such notification, he said, was now, Minor changes, she agreed, sought bids prior to the renewal of had nothing but praise for her suc- alleged relationships with the Com- wrote. “The author apparently be- was any language remotely resem- in his view, “specifically prohibited” need not come to Council for review. Plowman brings both expe- legal agreements. In addition, She is a graduate of the Uni- that contract. cessor’s reputation and record. (See monwealth’s Attorney’s “political lieves that there is some underlying bling guidelines currently in effect in by the Department’s General Orders, She was not, she noted, concerned rience and expertise and to her she represents and provides legal versity of Pittsburgh School of Two people applied. “Angela Plowman to Serve as Town handlers;’’ to the ill-fated campaign deal. I can assure you that there has Warrenton and Woodstock and point- and that his officers “were trained in about the color of shoes or the length new position. She represents and advice to private land owners and Law. She is a board member with On January 26, at the same Attorney,” page 9.) of Mayor Davis’s husband, Mark, been no such thing by me or my hus- edly brought to both Council and the this order.” of ties worn by an officer. What to provides legal counsel to the gov- businesses regarding contracts Loudoun Habitat Humanity, is a work session at which Chief Klugh Plowman will succeed one for County Sheriff; to newly elected band with the Town of Middleburg Chief’s attention by Town Adminis- When asked by Council Mem- do if and when the Chief misbehaves, erning bodies, planning commis- and leases and conformance with Loudoun Youth volleyball coach resigned, Town Council interviewed of Loudoun County’s most distin- Blue Ridge District Supervisor Janet or any other private sector clients for trator Martha Semmes on April 28 of ber Cathy Jo Shea, whether or not the however, was another matter entirely. sions and staffs for the towns of local subdivision and zoning or- and chairperson of the South Rid- the applicants: attorneys Elizabeth guished attorneys. In 2002 the Lo- Clarke; and to opponents of newly whom I have provided legal counsel last year, shortly after Chief Webber Virginia State Code “distinguished Council then agreed to amend Purcellville, Hamilton and Round dinances and other governmental ing Proprietary Strategic Planning Whiting and Angela Plowman. cal Government Attorneys of Vir- elected Sheriff Mike Chapman in and representation.” had announced his retirement: between violent and non-violent pris- the Town’s Employee Handbook Hill regarding land use, zoning, regulations. Committee. Following those interviews ginia recognized Elizabeth Whiting general. “When it becomes necessary oners with regard to the use of hand- “so that minor changes to the Police taxation, contracts and compli- In her career, Plowman has Council decided to postpone its hir- with their highest honor, the Edward “I’ll be fascinated to see New Rules to take a person into custody, a police cuffs,” the Chief observed that there Department’s General Orders no lon- ing decision until February, in part to James Finnegan Distinguished Ser- who gets the nod [for the post of officer shall do so in as easy and quiet was nothing at all in the State Code ger required their approval. Major give Vice Mayor Darlene Kirk and vice Award. She currently serves Middleburg Chief of Police] next,” On January 26, Middleburg a manner as possible, using only suf- about the use of handcuffs. changes, however, should be subject Council Member Kathy Jo Shea a on the distinguished Boyd Graves the blog’s “Loudoun Insider” quipped Police Chief Bill Klugh also briefed ficient force to secure the prisoner . When Shea pointed out that to Council review and approval. chance to participate. Conference, the Virginia Institute of at one point, “and how Mrs. Plow- Council for the first time on a long- . . .” the Department’s General Orders At that point Town Attorney Tom Neel’s Artwork Chosen On February 9, after another Government Advisory Committee man may advise the council there.” awaited draft of his new rules, regu- Asked by the Eccentric why mandated their use in all “custody Whiting noted that all the changes, closed session, Council approved a and has been a Fellow of the Virginia Speculating that “. . . .we’ll lations and standing orders for the he had not included such a passage, arrests,” Klugh conceded that that additions, and corrections to both motion by Mark Snyder to “ . . . ap- Law Foundation since 2006, where see someone intent on lining up a Middleburg PD. His presentation Klugh replied that he was not inclined was so, noting that their use was es- the Police Department rules and the For Permanent Collection of point Angela Plowman as the Town she now serves on the Fellows Com- challenge to Mike Chapman settling followed a preliminary interview to adopt language containing “super- sentially required by the County Jail. town’s Employee Handbook, consid- Attorney contingent upon the Town mittee. in as Middleburg Police Chief,” the with the Eccentric conducted while latives” which, in his view, were un- The Adult Detention Center, for ex- ered so far had been reviewed in iso- Administrator negotiating a legal ser- In addition to serving as “Insider” continued, “I can see the Council met in closed session with enforceable in practical terms. ample, would not accept prisoners lation, out of context with what came Winchester Medical Center vices agreement that was acceptable Town Attorney for Middleburg, headline now – “Middleburg Police candidates for Town Attorney, and When reminded of the Warren- without handcuffs, he told Shea, “un- before and after them in the larger to the Council.” Town Administrator Lovettsville, and Hillsboro, Whiting Chief to Challenge Sheriff Chapman, just before he officially announced ton and Woodstock regulations, he less there was an extenuating circum- documents of which they were a part. he opening of Winchester Neel’s work also extends Semmes was also instructed “ . . . has long done highly specialized con- Backed By Janet Clarke and Jim his re-retirement, noted that such language, in his view, stance, such as a medical condition.” Noting that Council had just Medical Center’s new down the main corridor of this to explore a transitional and support- tract work for Fairfax County and the Plowman”.” Klugh had drafted those put an officer at risk of being accused Shea then observed that the gone through least two amendments campus expansion, was state of the art Women’s Deliv- ing legal services agreement with Liz Town of Leesburg’s Board of Zoning A torrent of commentary, for changes, in part, in response to nega- of using unnecessary force whenever new policies stated that, “if an offi- trying to undo relatively simple in- celebrated Friday, Janu- ery Center and Critical Care Unit. Whiting on a consulting basis.” Appeals. and against, followed. By press time tive reaction to police conduct during he or she made an arrest. The phrase, cer saw any misconduct on the part ternal contradictions, Whiting sug- ary 20th with a ribbon cutting Five new giclee reproductions on Tceremony and tours. Artist Tom canvas were created especially for According to Martha Semmes She is President of the the word count was approaching the highly publicized November 30, “as easy and quiet a manner as possi- of a fellow officer toward a prisoner, gested a review of all the changes in the decision to bid out the Town At- Loudoun Museum. 4,000. 2010 arrest of the co-founder and ble,” he observed can’t be quantified he/she should notify the Chief of Po- context. Neel of Marshall, VA., was select- this project in very limited edi- torney’s contract for the first time in Mayor Davis told the Eccen- editor of the Middleburg Eccentric. and is thus, essentially unenforce- lice.” Vice Mayor Kirk agreed, but ed by Winchester Medical Center tions of 10, the largest of which is two decades reflected a new admin- Blowback in the Blogosphere tric she was “shocked and appalled” Klugh had been hired as the succes- able. “What would occur,” she noted that a job of that magnitude as a featured artist and honored 30” X 60”. All five are available istrative commitment to “regularize” anyone would ask her to comment on sor to Chief Steven L. Webber, who The Chief did not equivocate, asked if it was the Chief who was could not be done in one meeting, by his 36” X 48” oil painting ti- through Live An Artful Life Gal- Middleburg’s contracting process Chief Klugh’s sudden retire- “such garbage.” had announced his own retirement however, about whether or not po- acting inappropriately. much less of the night of February 9. tled “Wildflowers”, being placed lery, located at 6474 Main Street, and require a bids on all Town con- ment and Town Council’s subsequent After characterizing the blog’s just over three months after those lice officers should give the press, or Klugh, blushed, and smiled, In the end Council approved at the front entrance of the new The Plains, VA. tracts of financial significance. decision to hire Ms. Plowman did not assertions as “over the top lies and events. anyone else outside the appropriate and noted good-naturedly that such a a motion to tentatively approve the 400,000 square foot North Tower. Asked what, if anything, she meet with universal understanding or assumptions,” the Mayor concluded, On the 26th, Klugh told Coun- chains of command, advance knowl- thing had never occurred to him. submitted changes in both the Town’s could say about the hiring decision, approval, particularly in the blogo- “How sad that these type of blogs are cil he had based his revisions on “na- edge of the time, date, and place of a The Chief, Town Administra- Employee Handbook, and Police De- Semmes replied, “The Council was sphere. written.” tional standards” while doing his best pending arrest. tor and Council immediately agreed partment standing orders, rules and to add a notation that in cases of regulations, pending further review. misconduct by the Chief, an officer Summing up the work of the Pamela Mickley Albers, AIA, joins would be required to report it to the evening, Vice Mayor Kirk told the Town Administrator. Eccentric, “I think Bill did an out- standing job pulling the new rules ACG Architects Who is in Command? and regs together and that the way he wrote them is perfect for our town. CG Architects has wel- brings not only local expertise in offers clients impressive depth where you belong. Though Council and the Town Bill has given us the framework and comed Pamela Mickley residential additions and renova- and breadth of experience from Administrator generally praised the now it’s up to the Council to make Albers as senior ar- tions but in small commercial custom residential, embassies and Chief for the thoroughness and qual- sure our police treat all our citizens’ chitect and Director of projects. chanceries to large commercial ity of his work, debate arose about fairly and equally and without em- the Middleburg office. A lead- Anderson Cooper office and hospitality projects. role of Town Council in the approval barrassment and humiliation, no mat- Aing professional who grew up in Group, established in 1989 with To contact Pamela, of the Police Department’s Rules, ter what the charge. and has lived in Middleburg, she the main office at Tyson’s Corner, please telephone 540 687 5787. Regulations and General Orders. Goodstone Ad 2 for Middleb. Ecc. Mar.2012_Layout 1 2/7/12 6:14 PM Page 1 reighton Farms, greater washington’s most extraordinary resort-lifestyle Chief Klugh suggested “that Ccommunity, invites you to visit and learn about all the benefits of member- with everything the Council had to r: read, it would be a burden to also read inne r: ship in The Club at Creighton Farms. 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Mr. Paige, my art teacher Liljefors’ reputation as the he Piedmont Community Foun- table giving to children and families in most influential wildlife painter of dation reached another signifi- Loudoun County. “We are secure in the at Middleburg Academy, put the two together for me the late nineteenth and early twenti- cant milestone recently, surpass- knowledge that a reputable community eth century will only be underscored ing the $1 million mark in assets based organization is helping with ad- under management at yearend for the ministration and ensuring our compli- and a summer program on fashion illustration – and substantiated by the National Tfirst time since its founding in 1999. ance with the IRS.” suggested I attend Sporting Museum show that is open That also coincides with the PCF The PCF’s mission remains the until March 15th. reaching another impressive benchmark same: to facilitate and act as a catalyst, the for me as an .” Fortunately for National in 2011, when it went over the $1 million conduit and steward for charitable giving. turning point artist Sporting Museum visitors, every mark in donations to a wide variety of It seeks to build and manage a collection gallery now offers charming en- projects in Loudoun and Fauquier coun- of distinct charitable funds in partner- INSLEE HAYNES – CLASS OF 2004 counters with important American ties. Since 1999, the PCF has awarded a ship and established by local individuals, sporting art. 179 grants totaling just over $1.1 million. families, corporations and non-profit or- One of the PCF’s largest donors ganizations. Whether you are fascinated remains the 100 Women Strong based in It measures its success in the with the many fascinating details of Loudoun County. Their advised grants, ability to grow an unrestricted perma- an equine life, the varied personali- totaling $270,000 from 2009 to 2011, are nent endowment to meet the needs of ties of hunting hounds, or the work one of the reasons the PCF is now in the the community, now and in the future; of Sir Alfred Munnings, you will nationally ranked list of the most active administer a strategic grant-making pro- thoroughly enjoy a leisurely morn- grant-makers in the country. gram to effectively impact positive long- ing or afternoon browse in the stun- “Working with PCF allowed term changes in the community, and to n elegant crowd strolled seldom painted in its natural habitat. ning exhibit spaces. 100 Women Strong to get off the ground bring the community together to support An avid sportsman and conserva- The Museum’s permanent quickly and work on our mission,” said important issues and harness collabora- into the opening of the Karen Schaufeld, president and founder tive resources to improve the local qual- Bruno Liljefors show at tionist, his determination to capture collection is already impressive of an organization that focuses its chari- ity of life. Middleburg’s National his subjects accurately in their natu- thanks to many friends and patrons Washingtonian Sporting Museum on a warm, ral settings set standards for 20th including Eleanor Langley Fletcher, ASpring-like February evening, and century wildlife and wilderness art. Mr. and Mrs. George Ohrstrom, Jr., Magazine says was quickly captivated by the stun- His grand, sweeping, innovative Mrs. Jacqueline Mars, Dr. Betsee In full bloom ningly beautiful wildlife paintings scenes of the dance of predator and Parker and Mrs. Felicia Warburg t Duchessa of Middleburg nual calendar is filled with monthly con- of this by the pioneering artist. prey are captivating, frightening and Rogan, among many others. Spring Collections are popping tributions to those in need. With the com- In marked contrast to its land- accurately reflective of the natural Museum Hours are Wednes- up in vibrant colors. Check out ing of spring and the launch of our new successful mark, ‘Afield in America’ opening order of things. day-Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. the must haves by Craig Tay- website, in March, www.duchessaofmid- Influenced greatly by the Im- and Sunday noon to 4 p.m. Library lor, Bigio, Louben and other’s! “We are dleburg.com. Duchessa invites you to exhibit, this second show occupies Aknown for color year- round but, the fresh become our friend on face book. With fashion illustrator: the large entrance gallery where the pressionists, Liljefors captures pat- Hours are Tuesday-Friday 10 a.m. spring offerings rejuvenate the soul with each new friend made during March beautiful paintings of wild creatures terns of sunlight and water beauti- to 4 p.m. and Saturday 1 p.m. to 4 anticipation of spring weather” Our shop 2012, Duchessa will donate 1$ to The “Our love affair with in their natural habitats transports fully, and his ability to recreate the p.m. welcomes you with sophisticated collec- Washington DC National Rehabilitation visitors to the woodlands and skies atmosphere of woodlands in his Please visit the National tions merchandised with an array of color Hospital’s Therapeutic Garden and 1$ to this former DC so loved by the noted turn-of-the- work is remarkable. Hawks, hares, Sporting Library & Museum at 102 vignette’s, making your shopping experi- The Team Forrest Music Therapy fund century Swedish painter. eagles and foxes live in a beautiful The Plains Road, Middleburg, Vir- ence fun and easy. “Our thanks” for the loving care now be- resident is no secret Prior to Liljefors, who lived world of tension in Liljefors’ can- ginia 20118-1335 or visit the web- Duchessa “Gives Back” ing provided to the children of our two vases. site at: www.nsl.org. ”Throughout our success we proudly dear friends, Pam Rimes and Rae Stone. from 1860 to 1939, wildlife was give back to our community” Our An- 540-687-8898 by now – we’ve featured her elegant D B A R T L E T T watercolors in gift outique Dog Sal Because Every Tree Is A Family Tree guides and bridal roundups galore. Bo on She’s up in New York now, rapidly gaining name recognition through collaborations with Kooba, Jacques Levine, and Neiman Marcus.”

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Avery 5371 Page 14 Middleburg Eccentric • February 23, 2012 ~ March 22, 2012 Middleburg Eccentric • February 23, 2012 ~ March 22, 2012 Page 15 Editor’s Desk Hypocrisy America the Divided The Plowman Anonymous Tom Pratt innocents in drone strikes. In Purple December of 2009 a Bedouin Bruce Smart about rivals, financed by huge sums this trend leads eventually to disas- Appointment Anonymity is one of the true glories of obligation to go to jail rather than betray Once again we are get- village was destroyed by U.S. of money from anonymous do- ter. Then, life on the planet becomes Blue Notes a free press. their anonymity. ting it all wrong and making a forces and those killed were Perhaps you share Purple’s nors. No candidate has proposed a unsustainable, a moment probably Daniel Morrow Without it we would have few, if In such cases, happily rare, we choose bad situation worse in a coun- not members of AQAP but just concern over the tone of the cur- comprehensive menu of positive, preceded by violent conflict over vants. any,whistle blowers or any of the other “in- to put ourselves at risk, for the sake of a try that is the poorest in the poor nomads. The Yemeni rent political primaries, and their as- credible solutions. Any such would dwindling supplies of water, land, Neither, to the best of my formed” sources which all too often lie at larger principle. Arab world. government first took respon- saults on our incumbent President. entail voter sacrifices: higher taxes, food, and energy, accompanied by Both Town Administrator knowledge has ever tried to mis- the very heart of what a free press is de- Our names, however, always appear According to award win- sibility for the attack but later For those of you who are Christians, fewer entitlements, and repudiation climate disruption. This Apocalypse Martha Semmes and Middle- lead me. signed to do: be the voice of the voiceless, on what we print. ning Jeremy Scahill in a recent had to recant when word got consider the Bible, Mark’s Gospel, of partisan ideologies and dogma. can only be prevented by prompt burg’s veteran Town Attorney, When asked questions, the eyes and ears of those who seek the We do our best to tell the truth and to article in The Nation maga- out about the U.S. involve- Chapter 3, Verses 24 and 25: But by foregoing hard choices in collective action, developed not Liz Whiting, have publicly and some of them inevitably inappro- truth; and to paraphrase Ben Bradlee, the do no gratuitous harm. zine, U.S. counter terrorism ment. Saleh is a master at “If a kingdom is divided the interest of political expediency, only within a party, but also be- privately commended Angela priate, both have always, to the first rough draft of history. But when we fail, and no doubt there operations in Yemen have ig- manipulating the Obama ad- against itself, that kingdom cannot each candidate declares himself un- tween parties. Plowman for her character, integ- best of my knowledge, told me Unfortunately anonymity, like the are time when we do, our readers know who nited an Islamist uprising and ministration and Bush before stand. If a house is divided against willing to do what is needed to save “A kingdom divided against rity and the quality of her work as the truth, or, in the best traditions press itself, can also be misused. we are, where to find us, and that we are are having the exact opposite claiming this partnership of itself, that house cannot stand.” our diverse nation. itself cannot stand.” an officer of the court. of their professions, told me noth- Over the past weeks we have seen all committed to not only to telling the truth as effect and are not countering Yemen and the United States For those of other persua- Recently campaign focus has Stemming the population I have never met Ms. Plow- ing at all. too many examples: racists posting on the best we can, but to correcting error if and terrorism but fueling it. is vital to the war on terror in sions, the logic of that bit of scrip- shifted to religion and the financ- explosion requires limiting births man, but have come to know both In my view that makes their Loudoun Times web site; unsubstantiated whenever we fail to live up to our own stan- The United States has order to keep the money flow- ture may also ring true. America and ing of contraception. This shift of- to a no-growth average of 2.1 chil- Semmes and Whiting well in the support of Ms. Plowman doubly rumor and innuendo posted under the guise dards. given over 300 million dollars ing to him. But in reality most our world surely have problems: fers the unintended consequence of dren per woman. This level has course of my work at this news- valid and particularly admirable. paper. We join the Town Council, of political “analysis” and “insight.” We put our names on our work to Yemen over the last 5 years of it has been spent to protect • We have over-spent our in- introducing the issue of exploding been reached voluntarily in many As is the case for any reputable news- That we can do so is one of the glories and practically none of that his rule and has had little to global population, which Purple developed societies where women Both are consummate un- Town Staff, and Liz Whiting in come, and face excessive debt, elected professional public ser- wishing her the very best. paper, the Eccentric’s reporters have obli- of living in this country and under the pro- money has gone to improve do with fighting terror export- home foreclosures and unem- believes underlies most other ills - are educated and empowered to gations to their sources. tection of the First Amendment. the lives of Yemeni citizens. ed abroad only domestic “ter- ployment. unemployment, ecological damage, plan their pregnancies through use In some cases that means an ethical Over half of Yemen’s 12 mil- ror” against his brutal regime. civic unrest, and nuclear prolifera- of contraceptives. Where they are Racism and the Free Press lion children are chronically When I hear Obama jus- • Rapidly increasing global tion. not, populations explode and misery population, coupled with rising malnourished, according to tify the drone attacks in Ye- Consider these facts: Our follows. For those of us concerned On the Sunday before Pres- They also did their miser- UNICEF and unemployment men, Afghanistan, Pakistan per capita consumption of re- planet has 7 billion inhabitants, 3.5 with abortion, one should recognize Middleburg Library sources, and resulting pollution ident’s Day, racist remarks of the able best to use their access to a is at 35%. and now recently in Sudan, times what it had 81 years ago, 7 that virtually all abortions are to most vile sort were slipped onto free press to undermine and dis- The bulk of that mon- I can’t help but think he is of the atmosphere, land, fresh times that of 1800, and 35 times the terminate unwanted and unplanned water and oceans, threaten the the Loudoun Times website by a credit a good newspaper and a Congratulations are due, once more, they believe to be the last of the legal re- ey has gone to Ali Abdul- making the world a war zone 200 million at the time of Christ. pregnancies. Therefore, enabling person or persons unknown. county tradition. to Dennis Cotter and all the friends of the quirements necessary to begin the real work lah Saleh, dictator of Yemen, because if a drone is launched sustainability of our planet’s The forecast is 10.5 billion by 2050. women to plan their families will ecosystems. They appear to have been To the credit of Publisher Middleburg Public Library. doubling the size of our library. Congratu- ostensibly to fight al Queda from and commanded from a Average annual population greatly reduce abortions, as well as prompted by that newspaper’s Peter Arundel, he addressed the At the February regular meeting of lations. in the Arabian Peninsula location in the United States • Excessive population growth increases during those periods were: stabilize global population. commitment to Black History issue quickly and effectively and Town Council the Friends, working with Next: fund-raising! (AQAP). Our obsession with that makes the United States in less developed lands leads to • 1 AD - 1800: 0.4 million The Bible makes no reference Month, and were attached to a in the best traditions of a free Town Council and Town Staff, met what violence, genocide, starvation, to family planning or contracep- AQAP who has at most 300 a legitimate target especial- • 1800 - 1930: 7.7 million story in the paper’s excellent press. to 700 members has justified ly when the drone kills in- and turmoil within and between tion. And how can one who is “pro “Living the Dream” series. Both our papers, I believe, that spending and meanwhile nocents as has happened so nations. • 1930 - 2011: 61.7 million life” (who among us, in a general Two of the people featured would defend to the proverbial other groups such as Ansar many times. • Nuclear armament is prolif- • 2011 - 2050: 89.7 million sense, is not?) object to a process prominently in that series had death the rights of even racists to May Elections al-Sharia and AQAP are gain- So if in Yemen you see erating. Earth’s physical resources that reduces abortion and stems strong ties to Middleburg. One speak their minds. ing popularity by filling in the your family or friends killed Things are bad enough here; are finite, locked in place, with life-threatening increases in global of them, indeed, is a member of That commitment, how- All four members of the Middleburg run for office in May. void left by the government by U.S. strikes on one hand they are worse in other places, and one exception, a daily infusion of population. But that seems to be our Town Council. ever, does not compel us to al- Town Council whose terms end in June, In 2008 Davis won with 77 votes; Lit- and are building roads, dis- and al-Queda building roads we are not immune to ills elsewhere sunlight – solar energy. Technol- what some presidential candidates Clearly, whoever posted on low them to use us, nor does it 2012 . . . Betsy Davis, Trowbridge Little- tleton with 80; Murdock with 71; and Shea tributing food and running se- and distributing food to you spreading to America. ogy and demand are raising the are endorsing. the Times Mirror site hoped not prevent us from branding such ton, Bundles Murdock, and Kathy Jo Shea. with 60. curity patrols thereby making on the other: who will you These threats demand a uni- per capita consumption of these re- What a tragedy it would be if only to harm some of our friends “free” speech as contemptible, . . . have told the Eccentric they will again life better for many Yemenis. think the enemy and who the fied national response. Instead, we sources and the load on the earth’s the kingdom that is America were to and fellow citizens but to incite demeaning, and dangerous. We also in the name of friend? see presidential candidates broad- ecological systems. It doesn’t take fall over such an unnecessary divi- and encourage the like-minded to destroying AQAP are killing casting half-truths and falsehoods a degree in mathematics to realize sion. do the same.

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Now you the stick and place a beautiful Aurora Services is proudly invested in installations, service and repair an 8-15 record and were in serious awareness or being visually may see some of those options beach with palms and a Tiki For more than fifteen years in the metropolitan Washington DC area. danger of not only getting their R.I.P. minded. riddled with compromise. If bar in your sights and you have coach fired but also of winning Class A Electrical Contractor – VA & MD Being visually minded you had to jump from a second your carrot. Progress is much the decade’s-most-disappointing- Gary Carter passed away helps you see through an story window each day to leave better found looking in the NBA-team award. this month, after a fight with unsolved path to a resolution your home, that would not be a direction you want to go and I 2) Since Lin’s arrival, Time cancer that struck out of the blue or achieved goal much quicker. good compromise. But if your think life is much more fun that Warner Cable in New York and the and showed about as much mercy I’m not saying it is the only house was on fire, that would be way. It sure always makes that MSG Network, which broadcasts as Carter did against Calvin attribute needed in problem an advantageous compromise ore feel lighter. A TRIBUTE TO THE Knicks games, among others, Schiraldi and Red Sox nation way solving, but a very important and I’d say a very good option. What can be as much fun, magically worked out a deal to get back in 1986. one. It’s a bit like being in a Advantageous is achieving results as a team REV. MARTIN LUTHER KING the network back on the air after He was an almost tragically maze, but at the same time compromise is part of problem and realizing that we all have a nasty contract dispute saw Time nice guy in a Mets’ locker room visualizing it and its pattern solving too. Again, like resourceful strengths. Team Please attend our – Warner drop MSG over rights fees that nobody would’ve ever from above. This tends to help creativity and visualization, it is work is all about trust. The it considered onerous and which confused for nice. you more broadly consider your not all, but part of the formula. trust is the capabilities and FAITH & LIFE FORUM now, by comparison, probably When he went into the Hall options, not just a narrow focus It’s about the basic trade-offs of resourcefulness of others and look to be rock bottom. of Fame, after too long a wait, of possibilities and then to see moving forward verses standing then leadership is the asset THURSDAY, MARCH 1 – at 7:30 PM 3) Also since Lin’s arrival, mind you, they put him in wearing a clearer path to a solution. still. As with the carrot and management of those two the share price of Madison Square an Expos cap, a nod to the fact that Visualization can help everyone the stick scenario, the carrot characteristics. ST. JAMES UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST Garden, the publicly traded entity, he did, in fact, spend most of his and it can be learned. being a solution and the stick In any event, there reached historic highs. career north of the border. Carter, Try standing in your being the perplexing stress and are many ways to practice 10 EAST BROAD WAY – LOVETTSVILLE 4) Jeremy Lin became the who loved his career in New York bedroom, closing your eyes and outcome of doing nothing. resourcefulness and first player in NBA league history and remains to this day a vital part imagining your path to outside. I suppose for some visualization. If it’s a problem, to go for at least 20 points and of team lore, once said he only One clear path will come very unwilling to move, that stick creative or otherwise, try Our facilitating speaker: JOHN P. FLANNERY II 7 assists in each of his first five wished he could’ve gone in with quickly. It’s likely the way you may hurt less than actually writing every option you career stars. a cap that was half-Expos, half- always go. It may or may not making a decision and that pain can possibly think of down 5) In those first five career Mets. be the shortest, but is now a I suppose is alright to endure, on paper. Often just seeing King spoke of “Beginning the world over again: starts, Lin scored 136 points Carter was always my habit. Now let’s add in panic. as long as others aren’t hurt by options before you makes one combined, the most by any player favorite player on my favorite As you stand there visualizing, it. option much more clear. With A challenge to racism, materialism, and militarism” since the NBA and the ABA team. what if I told you there was Still, this gets back to creativity, often doing many merged in 1976. He was a catcher and he a dangerous obstruction to advantageous compromise, small compositional sketches So,in conclusion... Jeremy wore number 8. your normal path? Could you because any prolonged decision helps you see one as a clear Rev. Don Prange: “On the heels of Black History Month, we are taking Lin is, indeed, “a good player.” visualize a new path? More is a compromise within one’s favorite. note of the dream of the Reverend Martin Luther King, Jr. to ‘make the He may be a great player. We’ll Alex can be reached at importantly - quickly? If you self or issues. Most important Be resourceful and Live need a larger sample to determine [email protected] can clearly and quickly see a is that compromise should not An Artful Life, Tom Neel world over again.’” www.mbecc.com www.mbecc.com “John Flannery, a friend of mine, will pay tribute to the vision of Dr. King,” Reverend Prange announced, “and John will discuss how Dr. King’s message remains relevant today, teaching us how we are still confronted by the triple threat of racism, materialism and militarism.” The Rev. Prange said, “a discussion will follow John’s remarks.” Page 18 Middleburg Eccentric • February 23, 2012 ~ March 22, 2012 Middleburg Eccentric • February 23, 2012 ~ March 22, 2012 Page 19 The Blackburn Murder Village Green Daniel Morrow tors and to no less than 28 of the After a local “cow drover” Blackburn’s “summation,” 44 members of the VMI class of had “abused a young Cadet,” taken down verbatim in the court his is the story of the 854. Blackburn was said to have reporters tight script , filled near- Conservation with a Purpose, 1854 murder of VMI From such ties flowed not joined a group of Cadets (some ly nine large pages. Cadet Tom Blackburn, only privilege and position, but said as many as thirty) who “pur- Despite those efforts, (or Capitalism with a Heart the trials that followed, high expectations and unavoid- sued” the drover and, as one wit- more likely, because of them), on A Creek Runs Through Us and the impact of those events able, if sometimes questionable, ness later testified administered “ January 24, 1853, the court found Ton young men and women who Chandler Van Voorhis shortages, and embrace natural capital- • Generates $31,250 worth of oxy- lion of value per track mile over 50 returns --- standards of behavior. The com- . . . that justice which the heart- Blackburn and Robinson guilty would all too soon face the larger ism over industrial capitalism gen years) both eco- bination would kill Tom Black- less drover denied to the boy.” on all counts and dismissed them s the balance of the earth’s In June of 2011, Norfolk South- nomic and trials of the American Civil War. burn. Cadet George Baylor Horn- from VMI.2 • Provides $62,000 worth of air • 1450 trees per locomotive ($235 resources shrink, amidst ern Railway made the largest forestry pollution control million of value per locomotive environ- er, Blackburn’s roommate in Never a man to back down, higher human consumption carbon investment to date in North over 50 years) mental. This blended return is a power- Part 8: Expectations Uncle Frank 1851-52, swore that he had seen the well-connected young Black- and growth in world popula- America. They are planting 6.04 mil- • Recycles $37,500 worth of water ful and dynamic proposition, enabling a Blackburn in at least three “diffi- burn immediately appealed to his tion, technology alone will not supplant lion trees for 1.12 million tons of carbon • Controls $31,250 worth of soil Norfolk Southern thinks long wider net of available dollars available “There was nothing like an Aextractive resources quickly enough to credits over five years through Green- to create impact. Despite his pedigree, culties” during their time together family’s friends and relations on erosion term. Their leadership is prompting appeal to honor. It was a virtue not all Tom Blackburn’s family at the Institute. One of them, he the VMI Board of Visitors. replenish the planet. Suddenly, a new Trees and C2I of Middleburg, helping other large corporations to reach out to A sustainable investment is a that all craved, even those who ties were assets. Most problem- said, pitting Blackburn against “a His reinstatement took perception is taking hold - the frontier to restore America’s Amazon, the Mis- The total value of a single tree is GreenTrees about similar investments. good thing. But a sustainable invest- lacked it. Fundamentally, honor of greatest economic opportunity is with sissippi Alluvial Valley. Unlike other $162,000 of value. Norfolk Southern “This is a true triple play; a perfect ment that is hooked to a sustainable atic (and impossible to ignore man at least a third larger than less than a month. On Febru- those enterprises that do the following: forestry-offset types where an account- investment process becomes a force for was itself a debt, a code of behav- in Lexington) was his mother’s himself.” In that fight, Horner ary 8, 1853, the Board ordered will be creating from 6 million trees blend of environmental, economic and ior, a promise, something inside Put more into the earth than ing change on the land must take place nearly 1 trillion of value over 50 years. social benefits,” states Blair Wimbush, exponential change. These are the fun- brother, Tom’s notorious Uncle said, Blackburn”fought fair” the Court Martial reversed, and they take out. Reduce carbon emis- in order to generate credits, reforestation This value creation and ecological im- Norfolk Southern’s Corporate Sustain- damental design elements of Natural yourself that you owed to the oth- Frank Thomas, the former Gov- and “ . . . did not resort to rocks both Blackburn and Robinson re- sions whose future costs are steep. Gain builds equity back into the land. Capitalism. ers who saw it in you.” pact is a result of the role of carbon as a ability Officer. “It demonstrates Norfolk ernor of Maryland. or weapons of any kind” even instated. shareholder value through sound envi- According to the US Forest Ser- guarantor of forest permanence, where a Southern’s lasting commitment to envi- -- Tom Clancy, 1994 Frank had married, di- though he “got the worst of it. Blackburn’s classmates ronmental practice. Exercise entrepre- vice, planting a single tree creates the tree is worth more up than down. ronmental stewardship. We’re in this Chandler Van Voorhis is Co- vorced and publicly humiliated In December, 1852, VMI demonstrated their views on the Tom Blackburn’s “Uncle Frank” neurial responsibility to meet resource following value over 50 years: From a corporate perspective, for the long run.” Founder and Managing Partner of C2I, Tom Blackburn’s family Maryland Gov. Francis Thomas LLC in Middleburg and a member of the Tom’s erstwhile Aunt Sally, the Commandant Francis Henney affair by promptly electing him (1799-1876) Norfolk Southern’s investment will re- Trees and Trains is the story of ties were broad, deep, and at the daughter of Lexington’s beloved Smith let the Blackburn fam- to the Board of Managers for sult in the following metrics: conservation with a purpose, and capi- Outdoor Writers Association of Ameri- very top of antebellum Virginia’s talism with a heart. At the heart of the in- ca. He can be reached at chandler@ James McDowell, the late Gov- ily know, officially, that one of the July 4, 1853, graduation-day The same court martial dismissed c2invest.net social pyramid. They defined him ernor of Virginia. Both the Vir- Tome’s drinking incidents had Military Ball, the last he would Cadet W. W. Page from the In- Water, Political • 211 trees per employee ($34m of tersection are industry and the environ- and would, arguably, kill him. ginia and Maryland state legisla- “great discredit to the Institute.” attend.3 value per employee over 50 years) ment working with each other. Bringing Blackburn was born in Sep- stitute for playing cards in the private capital into conservation forces tures had been required to debate Cadet Robinson never re- barracks. See also Katharine L. • 299 trees per track mile ($48 mil- the conservation mind-set to look to tember, 1834, at “Spring Grove,” and approve the divorce decrees, Court Martial turned. His father, a Sorbonne- Brown, Stonewall Jackson: The Boundaries, and near Ripon, Virginia (now West fraught with charges and counter- trained civil engineer, credited Christian Soldier (Lexington, Virginia) just off the main road charges of incest, infidelity, abor- In 1853, Tom’s senior with building the first railroad in Virginia: Garland Gray Memorial ICPRB between Berryville and Charles- tion and abuse. year, at the instigation of Mexi- Virginia, requested that his son be Research Center, Stonewall Jack- Waterworld town. The divorce process had can War hero and VMI profes- allowed to resign, citing fears that son House, 1984), p. 7. In 1747, his great great gone on for years, from 1842 sor Major Thomas Jonathan he would not be able to “redeem Richard A. Engberg grandfather, Colonel Richard until January, 1846. Humiliated, (later “Stonewall”) Jackson, Tom his lost time in his studies so as to 2 - VMI Court Martial records, Blackburn had built “Rippon Sally Campbell Preston McDow- Blackburn was court-martialed pass his annual examination. . . . “ January 24, 1853, pp. 301-317, What kind of a title is that? GGeett tthhee BBiizz BBuuzzzz!! Lodge,”on the King’s Road just ell had become a virtual recluse and dismissed from VMI for par- In 1889, Robinson was VMI Archives, Lexington, Vir- Has this guy completely lost it? south of Mount Vernon, naming in her dead father’s house in ticipating in one of the most fa- granted an honorary degree from You know, sometimes I have to ginia. Frank E. Vandiver, the laugh to keep from crying. We it after the ancestral home of the Lexington, “Col Alto,” the same mous pranks in the history of the the Institute, having followed in only major biographer of Jackson Blackburns in Yorkshire. The house in which, at 20, she had Institute. his father’s footsteps, serving live in Virginia. Virginia has laws, The Middleburg Business and Washingtons were neighbors, and to mention both Tom Blackburn’s statutes and rules that differ from married Frank Thomas. Roughly a year before his as an engineer and staff officer prank in 1853 and his murder in Maryland. We live in Loudoun Professional Association invites you Blackburn and his family would In 1853, Tom’s Uncle Frank death, on another a long dark in the Confederate Army and as 1854, fails to connect the two in- County. Loudoun County has laws, to our March Mixer soon be counted among the first had emerged from a post-divorce, night in Lexington, Tom Black- President of both the Baltimore cidents. See Frank E. Vandiver, statutes and rules that differ from friends of the first, first family. self-imposed, 7-year “exile” to burn and John Moncure Robin- Steam and Packet Company and Mighty Stonewall (College Sta- Fairfax County. Our lives are ruled Colonel Blackburn was not re-enter politics and run, once son of the class of ‘55 tied Cadet the Richmond, Fredericksburg & by political boundaries. But then I 4 tion, Texas: Texas A&M Univer- drought, while also maintaining Tuesday, March 13 only a talented builder (Washing- more, for the Governorship of James Edward Towson to a chair. Potomac Railroad. sity Press, 1957), pp. 79, 103. drive across the Potomac River and flows for the ecological health of ton asked him to help with the first Maryland. Then they leaned it (and James Edward Towson, the I realize water is a natural resource 5:30-7:30 p.m. that has no respect for political the river. For other examples of Mt. Vernon), he was a success- If the salacious details of Towson) against the door of the Cadet Blackburn and Robinson 3 - Jackson’s unpopularity with ICPRB activities that benefit north- ful planter, vestryman, legislator the Thomas/McDowell divorces, room in the new VMI barracks had tied to the chair, would soon boundaries. None! And I rejoice. ern Virginia please visit the ICPRB and soldier. During the Revolu- his students is, of course, leg- The Potomac River Water- Hosted by still smoldered in Lexington, Un- occupied by Jackson and Lieu- be chosen as one of the three-ca- endary. Blackburn’s name, and shed encompasses parts of four website, www.potomacriver.org tion he was wounded in action at cle Franks’s new brand of politics tenant Thomas Harris, banged det honor guard that took Black- that of his senior-year roommate, states and the District of Columbia So why am I writing about Sonabank Germantown while serving as Lt. reignited a bonfire. “violently” on the door, ran and burn’s body home to his family (District). The Potomac and its ICPRB? Because its existence is Colonel of the 2nd Virginia regu- Charles Edward Lightfoot, ap- threatened by our state. Virginia 10 W. Washington Street Thomas campaigned with a hid to watch the fun. in Ripon. Towson, like the other pears on the formal invitation to tributaries pay no attention as they occupies the largest area in the lars. At Washington’s funeral he newfound passion, damning slav- Jackson, himself, opened two, was a friend of Tom Black- the July 4, 1853, Military Ball, flow across a county line or state Please RSVP by email to: led the honor guard, walking “at boundary. The only thing that is Potomac Watershed and over the ery and all his former Democratic the door. Poor Towson tumbled burn and, of course, a cousin. reproduced in William Couper, years probably has benefitted most We’ll have a 10-minute Biz Buzz @ the head” of the President’s bier, Party friends and affiliations. into the room. important to the water is reaching info visitmiddleburgva.com One Hundred Years at V. M. I. the ocean. from the work of ICPRB. Prior to1/5 page.....4.5" highto x b 6"ri nwideg yo u up-to-date carried by young lieutenants, and Even worse for Tom Blackburn, Unfortunately for Black- 1 - VMI Court Martial Records, (Richmond, Virginia: Garret and 2011, Virginia’s yearly contribution followed by honorary pall bear- his Uncle was an articulate and burn and Robinson, the Major’s January 26, 1853, VMI Archives. So what is ICPRB and where to support ICPRB was $151,000. ers. Massie, Incorporated, 1939),, I, does it fit in? The acronym stands Non-members will be charged $5.00. talented politician, who missed sense of humor, such as it was The story of the Blackburn prank p. 258. Katharine L. Brown as- for the Interstate Commission on The Virginia State Budget for 2011 The old Colonel’s son, being re-elected Governor of when it came to Cadets, did not was clearly embroidered over was almost $39 Billion. What per- Tom’s great grandfather and serts specifically that “This [the the Potomac River Basin. It was centage of the budget is Virginia’s Maryland by just over a thousand extend at all to pranks or hazing. time. The best-known variant Blackburn court-martial] did not formed in 1940 to organize and namesake also served as a Lieu- votes. After seeing to the release of of the tale claims that Blackburn support the efforts of Potomac wa- contribution to ICPRB? Approxi- tenant Colonel in the 2nd Virgin- increase Jackson’s popularity mately 0.0003 percent, a drop in the The shocking irresponsibil- Cadet Towson, Jackson promptly and Robinson (unnamed in the with the Corps.” in Stonewall tershed jurisdictions (Pennsylvania, proverbial bucket. Yet in 2011, Vir- ia, and, later, as an aide to Gen- ity (and in some circles, immoral- asked a few questions and filed story) “ . . . tied a ‘rat’ named Jackson: The Christian Soldier West Virginia, Virginia, Maryland ginia refused to pony up the 151K. eral Washington. ity) of Uncle Frank’s anti-slavery charges against both Blackburn Towson in a chair and after plac- and the District) in COOPERA- In 2012, Virginia also is refusing to Tom’s great uncle Major (Lexington, Virginia: Garland TIVE efforts to protect and pre- Support Troop 2950 Boy Scouts of Middleburg rhetoric, coupled with his traitor- and Robinson, for “abusing” their ing him at the proper angle on Gray Memorial Research Center, serve the waters and related natural contribute and has even threatened Richard Scott Blackburn, served ous defection from the Demo- fellow Cadet and “disrespectful the stoop in front of Jackson’s Stonewall Jackson House, 1984), to pull out completely from ICPRB. as an engineer and artillery offi- 1 resources of the watershed. Imag- cratic Party no doubt re-opened conduct to a superior officer.” door, they knocked on the door p. 7, ine that! This is an organization This is ridiculous. If Virgin- cer in the Continental Army. He many old wounds and caused Both were tried before a and ran. Of course, the tied-up that actually works across political ia continues, what is to keep other 60lb. would and his wife Judith Ball a few new ones, both for those Garrison Court Martial in late Towson tumbled in.” See Wil- boundaries and represents the best states or the District from deciding would marry both their daugh- 4 - Virginia Military Institute, ‘If Virginia won’t pay, why should who remembered, and those who January, 1853, with Blackburn liam Couper, One Hundred Years Register of Former Cadets (Ro- interests of the watershed! we?’ Cut off too many legs from Bag ters to nephews of the President: had never heard of some of Tom confidently pleading “not guilty” at V. M. I. (Richmond, Virginia: anoke, Va.: Roanoke Printing What a novel idea! Can these Anna Maria Thomasina (“Polly”) states and the District actually a stool and what happens? It col- Summer Camp Fundraiser Blackburn’s more embarrassing to all charges and specifications. Garret and Massie, Incorpo- Company, 1939), p. 20; Wil- lapses. If Virginia destroys ICPRB, to Bushrod Corbin Washington family connections. During the hearing Black- rated, 1939), III, p. 178. While liam Couper, One Hundred Years work together on something? Yes! who speaks for the watershed? of “Claymont; Jane Charlotte to For 71 years they have thanks to burn staged a vigorous if, at it makes a better story, Couper’s at V. M. I. (Richmond, Virginia: ICPRB. This may be the first time Please check out ICPRB. If John Augustine Washington of A Reputation of His Own times, insulting defense on his account does not square with the Garret and Massie, Incorporated, you believe as I do that Virginia’s “Blakely.” Jane Charlotte Black- some of you have heard of ICPRB behavior is a travesty, please con- own behalf. court-martial testimony found in 1939), III, p. 178. because it accomplishes its impor- burn Washington was living at After three full years as Though accused of “disre- VMI Order Book, Order Num- tant work without fanfare, below tact your house member, your state Mount Vernon while Tom was at a VMI Cadet, Tom Blackburn had spectful conduct” by Major Jack- ber 13, January 29, 1853, VMI the radar screen if you will. ICPRB senator, and Governor McDonnell VMI, one of the last of the Wash- and make your feelings known. I $4.50 ea. also contributed several chapters son, Blackburn did not hesitate to Archives, Lexington, Virginia. receives its funding from a variety have. ington family to live there. of his own to his family’s reputa- of sources including each of the insult him during cross examina- (3cu.ft.—covers area 3’x4’-- 3” deep) The Blackburns not only tion in Lexington. Indeed, by late tion. “Have you ever, by word member jurisdictions. Postscript: The day after the married well they were well-to- 1853 he was (and would remain) or action, given me any cause to Middleburg Museum Is Coming! Let’s look at one example of above was written, a provision was Orders must be do and blessed with large fami- one of the most talked-about Ca- be disrespectful [to you]?” he an ongoing activity of ICPRB of removed from a legislative bill that lies, a happy combination that in We Need Your Help! great benefit to Virginia. Much of placed by March 2, 2012 dets at VMI. asked. northern Virginia relies on the Po- would have ended Virginia’s in- the 18th and early 19th centuries As an underclassman Jackson, an awkward and • Committee Members volvement with ICPRB. Letters of Pick up or delivery ($10 fee) almost inevitably yielded ties to tomac River as its primary source of support from many individuals and Blackburn had already developed notoriously untalented teacher, • Volunteers for Special Projects drinking water. There are two res- on March 9th or 10th most, if not all, the finest families • Documents, Artifacts, Photos, Etc. organizations together with a core a reputation among the students, had been the butt of barracks- ervoirs in the basin that store water of General Assembly members that of Virginia. faculties, and townspeople of room jokes since his first arrival • Event Volunteers, Etc. that are used to maintain Potomac By 1853 VMI Cadet Tom stressed the importance of region- Lexington both as a drinker, and on the VMI campus, some three th River flows. ICPRB coordinates al planning for a shared resource For more information Blackburn was demonstrably re- Debut Event April 20 ~ 5 to 8 pm the operations of the reservoirs for his readiness to solve prob- years earlier. turned the tide. Budget discussions e-mail: [email protected] lated, by blood or marriage, to lems with his fists, with the help The court transcripts indi- Contact to ensure availability of adequate are ongoing but Virginia will re- no less than 9 of the 11 men who of a “posse” of fellow Cadets if cated he replied to Blackburn, Mrs. Lewis 540-687-6538 water to meet northern Virginia main a member state of ICPRB. or call 540-687-8067 served on the VMI Board of Visi- necessary. quietly: “Not that I know of.” Middleburg Town Office 540-687-5152 demands even in times of extreme www.mbecc.com www.mbecc.com

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a huge personality. He was named Lives in Berryville Licensed 14 years 9 years with L&F 5 years with L&F Oh! Me! Me! Pick Me! Lifelong area moving forward with the planning which will secure a permanent Crinkles because his ears are crinkled Resident Lives in Upperville Lives in Bluemont Corporate Sales Nicholas is the sweetest most Lives in Purcellville from years of chronic ear infections. future for needy animals & our shelter for many years to come. and Marketing Sweet Briar Loudoun Preserva- Multi-year playful kitten ever! He LOVES to play background tion Society Top Producer 24 years in Loudoun He is now very healthy & needs an College & Riding County Thank you for your continued support of MHF & I hope you & leaps & flies in the air after his Loudoun County Team Alumna Goose Creek Foxcroft Parent outdoor or indoor outdoor home with favorite toys. He would do best in a Public Schools Association Spanish Fluency 15 years Marketing no dogs. He would be a terrific mouser! will all be a part of this next exciting chapter. Please stay tuned! Avid foxhunter Volunteer Equestrian and home with another playful kitten. Mosby Heritage Published Author Professional Country Properties On behalf of the animals, I want to thank you Crisis Pregnancy Association BA, U of Wash Salvador is a 14 yr. Paint geld- Chance is a 45# 1 yr. old Beagle X Horse Trainer Volunteer Friends of Blue 12 yrs in Advertising MA, Fuller Seminary ing, about 15 hands, has excellent with all of my heart & wish you peace & happiness for 2012. Lab who is full of energy & very hap- Avid Distance First-Time Home Ridge Mountains Sales for Chronicle ground manners, is gentle, very Buyer Specialist Habitat for of the Horse py-go-lucky. He needs a home with Runner Antique Collector Hilleary J. Bogley Humanity sweet & gets along with everybody. President & Founder lots of exercise & no children under 540.535.8644 703.673.6920 540.771.7544 703.932.9651 703.431.4620 He was most likely ridden in the 10. Chance is incredibly intelligent & [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] past, but changes in his stifle is a fast learner. He knows many Francesca Jewett David Johnson might limit him to light riding only. commands & is ready to learn more! At Long & Foster, our experienced agents are Realtor Mortgage Consultant Felix is a 2 yr old absolutely A best friend is like a four leaf clover: hard to find Chester is a tiny pony colt who was more than just Realtors. As your neighbors and taken off his mom way too early. He is Lives in Hume Prosperity adorable Aussie/Chow mix who is & lucky to have. Find your best friend at: active community participants, we are your trusted Graduate of the Mortgage Corp. only about 35lbs so the perfect 6-9 months. He is very people oriented Middleburg Humane Foundation Cordon Bleu, Paris real estate advisors. We know the market, and are Lifetime Resident of size dog. He loves to be with peo- & loves the attention. He stands for Fluent in French prepared to help you reach your homeownership Northern Virginia ple, loves to be petted, & has a lot [email protected] (540) 364-3272 vet & farrier & will follow you around Best Buddies and investment goals. 10 years in of energy, so he will need an active everywhere you walk. He is very easy www.middleburghumane.com International Loudoun County home with lots of interaction. going & has a huge personality. Long & Foster Middleburg Sales welcomes, Parenting Class 21 years in the Instructor Tammy Davidson and Danny Clarke to our team. Mortgage Business

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tion days for the Appalachian in the Maryland suburbs, took long always got my back. If I go to the Middleburg Fire Hunter/Jumper Loves the VA Outdoors Great Pyrenees Rescue (AGPR). The walks around her neighborhood, barn for night check, she shows up Nat’l Sporting Department parent Blue Ridge Library Foundation

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Volunteer Landowner sonality. I’m proud to say the adop- to visit grandchildren. Life was good. she’s by my side; she’s amazing. local businesses Round Bales of Hay tion events have helped at least 40 But things fell apart for Zoey Zoey’s story has an unusually 703.728.8602 540.270.7951 410.336.1678 866.275.4534 x7766 703.568.0727 Great Pyrenees find loving homes. last year. Her mom developed severe happy ending for an older dog. She [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] There is a good story behind almost allergies to pet hair and the family was lucky. Older animals in rescue Kept Inside & Outside every one of these adoptions, but one had to make the painful decision to have an incredibly hard time finding Joy Thompson Billie Van Pay Marci Welsh Shellie Womelsdorf Yolanda Brittle of the best involves Zoey, the first give Zoey back to the AGPR. Be- homes. In the AGPR, older dogs usu- Realtor Realtor Realtor Realtor Office Administrator dog adopted through an AGPR event cause she was now an older dog, the ally stay a year or more before being Licensed 8 years 6+ years with L&F Licensed 10 years 2 years with L&F at Wylie Wagg. AGPR was worried about how long adopted. In county shelters, many Lives in Purcellville Call for Pricing

Lives in Middleburg Zoey was probably born some- it would take to find Zoey a new senior animals never leave because Lives in Philomont Lives in Middleburg Lives in The Plains Top Producing time in 2003. Her first four years home. But Zoey caught a break. their time runs out. B.S., Mississippi 15+ years of Agent 2006-2011 Univ. for Women Commercial Real Longtime Fauquier were really hard. She spent those Right about this time, Marika For anyone able to adopt, Consulting/Sales Estate Specialist Resident 540-592-3310 Masters Edu., years chained to a post in a barn stall. Clark O’Brien, who manages the Ev- please consider giving an older dog Virginia Tech Grad experience Memphis University Entrepreneur, 7 years of Real

Even now, she has a scar on her nose elyn Alexander Home for Animals or cat a second chance. Every Zoey Avid Equestrian Loudoun County Marketing Company Estate Marketing Specialist Edu., from trying to hide her kibble from (EAHFA), a large horse rescue and deserves a home … and every home Fair Fundraiser Memphis University Supports Animal Windy Hill United States the donkey and horse that shared sanctuary in Middleburg, had a prob- would be lucky to have a Zoey! Rescue and + Avid Horsewoman Former School Foundation Polo Assoc. 1994 the same stall. An AGPR volunteer lem. A fox was attacking the domes- A note from Albert: Many Educator and Therapeutic Riding tic cats and geese on the farm. She thanks to Howard Lewis, who works and Trainer Middleburg Elemen- Massage Therapist worked for nearly a year to get Zoey Administrator organizations

out of this bad situation. When she had seen flyers about the AGPR, so tirelessly on behalf of the AGPR. He tary School PTO Loves Organic Freelance Writer Park Valley Church Member Loudoun finally came into rescue, Zoey’s coat she called them up. suggested this article and, dare I ad- Enjoys Travel Volunteer Farming Family Therapist Golf & Country Club

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