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Middleburg’s Only Locally Owned and Operated Newspaper Volume 4 Issue 11 www.mbecc.com February 28, 2008 ~ March 27, 2008 Council Confronts Community Issues Daniel Morrow Wednesday, and moving to a more visible Making the most out of march location seemed likely. ears for the Farmer’s Market, Sally Bolton, for seven years man- Page 14 plans to save the Town’s oldest ager of the local Market urged Council to church, and charges of improper support keeping the market in the same behavior by the Middleburg po- location and on the same days. A shift to liceF dominated Middleburg Town Coun- Wednesdays, she said, might well destroy cil’s regular monthly meeting on Thurs- a fragile and unique institution. day, February 14. Council member Bundles Murdock agreed to attend a February 19th ses- The Farmer’s Market sion of the Market Board and express the Council’s support. In January, Middleburg Economic At press time Murdock reported that Development Coordinator, Cindy Pear- Council’s support, Bolton’s enthusiasm, son, met with the County’s Agricultural the backing of local participants, plus Marketing Manager, Melissa Nelson, and pledges of PR support were enough to with Farmer’s Market Board Member, make the case that the Market should con- Ellen Taylor, to discuss the fate of Mid- tinue to operate in the coming year at the dleburg’s tradition May-through-October same place and time. Farmers Market, run every Saturday be- hind the Town’s Community Center. Planning, Zoning and The Loudoun Valley Homegrown Asbury Church Markets Association had seriously con- sidered dropping the Middleburg mar- Town Planning and Zoning Adminis- ket, she said, due to a lack of support trator, David Beniamino, opened his regu- lar report to Council by noting that while by both producers and consumers. he didn’t think it would be possible for his Shifting market day from Saturday to offi ce to be busier than it was during Salamander Continued Page 13 First Union League of Middleburg Lecture

ndicating clearly that the North Middleburg to open a practice as young remains alive and well in Virginia, lawyers after the Vietnam War,” Goehring Ias well as Maryland and Washington said. “When we purchased the old log D.C., an elegant crowd of attentive listen- building at the corner of Zula Road and ers recently convened the John Mosby High- in to learn about The way, we didn’t imme- Battle of Middleburg diately realize that The from Childs F. Bur- Battle of Middleburg den. Burden, who had been fought on our serves on the board of ground.” Middleburg Financial “Although this is Corporation and as the fi rst meeting of a director of the Na- The Union League of tional Trust for Historic Middleburg, we look Preservation and the forward to many more John Singleton Mosby occasions when we can Heritage Area Associa- share stories and learn tion, has been widely about the Civil War in acclaimed as a worthy our area,” added Ben- Cricket Runs successor to Robert F. nison. O’Neill as the region’s Tutti Perricone, New York resident expert on “The owner of The Back- Marathon Page 4 Cavalry Battles of street Café, opened the Aldie, Middleburg Portrait of General George Custer evening by singing The and Upperville.” by David Braun Battle Hymn of The Organized by Jack Goehring and Republic. With no encouragement at all, John Bennison to inaugurate their the entire audience joined her in newly founded Union League of the chorus, and the evening was on Four Seasons Middleburg, the evening sparkled Continued Page 24 with conversation Gardening PRST STD about the both the Request in homes by Thursday 2/28/08 US POSTAGE PAID pleasures and responsibili- POSTAL CUSTOMER BURKE VA PagePage 46 ties associated with living PERMIT NO 029 in an area that is rich in his- tory and Civil War lore. “John and I came to Editor’s Desk: Page 10 • Lunge Line 26 • Friends for Life: Page 36 Page 2 Middleburg Eccentric • February 28, 2008 ~ March 27, 2008 Middleburg Eccentric • February 28, 2008 ~ March 27, 2008 Page 3 News of Note

P.O. Box 1768 Middleburg, VA 20118 540-687-3200 First National Sporting Library Symposium Introduces fax 540-687-8035 www.mbecc.com [email protected] Sir Alfred Munnings to Audience of Admirers Cover Photo aul Mellon would have been delighted to modate.” and realism with which he imbued his horses and by Dee Dee Hubbard see the standing room only crowd gath- When Moderator Dr. Timothy Greenan, a landscapes by having an impeccable understand- Editor In Chief ered at Middleburg’s National Sporting member of the NSL board of directors, rose to ing of color. Shadows move from violet to deep Dee Dee Hubbard ~ [email protected] Library on a beautiful mid-winter morn- introduce the fi rst speaker, everyone in the audi- reds to hues of umber to almost lift the steeds off Ping to admire and learn more about the famous ence was comfortable in the beautifully appointed the canvas. No one can touch him as a colorist.” Design & Production Director Jay Hubbard equine artist who captured light as stunningly as Founder’s Room and excited to learn more about Eventually, Alfred’s father apprenticed him to he captured the spirit of horses. the painter Andrew Rose, Sotheby’s specialist in Page Brothers, a Norwich publishing house where Publisher Sir Alfred Munnings, a dashingly handsome the genre, described as someone who “…tran- he worked very hard doing charming sketches for Dan Morrow and rakish bohemian whose work was valued scended sporting art to became a painter of light.” advertisements, box tops and commercial assign- Copyright ©2008 All rights reserved. No part of Middleburg Eccentric may be reproduced without by discriminating patrons including Paul Mel- In fact, according to Piers Davies, Christie’s ments before he rushed to Norwich Art School to written permission of the Eccentric LLC. Middleburg lon, John Hay Whitney, George V and Elizabeth sporting art specialist, in a conversation with the learn every aspect of drawing, painting, sculpting. Eccentric is not responsible for unsolicited manu- scripts or artwork. Middleburg Eccentric reserves the II among others, began life as the son of a Suf- New York Times, “Munning’s use of bright colors “It takes a lot of work to kill a youth,” he right to accept or reject any and all copy. Middleburg Eccentric is published monthly on the 4th Thursday folk miller. His love of country life was as evident and light make him England’s Post Impression- said. by Middleburg Eccentric LLC. Controlled circula- in his very early work as it is in the collection of ist.” Art schools were very rare anywhere in Eng- tion: 45,000 to Loudoun, Prince William, Fauquier & Clarke Counties. paintings The Yale Center of British Art lent the Diane Roe, administrator and curator of Sir land at this time, but Norwich was an important We are pledged to the letter and spirit of Vir- ginia’s policy for achieving equal housing opportunity Library for the exhibition and sym- Victorian city where the arts fl our- throughout the Commonwealth. We encourage and posium that were part of the cel- ished. According to the New York support advertising and marketing programs in which there are no barriers to obtain housing because of race, ebration of the centennial of Paul Times, it was during the period color, religion, national origin, sex, elderliness, familial status or handicap. Mellon’s birth. that he was introduced to Consta- All real estate advertised herein is subject to Nancy Parsons, president and ble and the 18th-century animal Virginia’s fair housing law which makes it illegal to advertise “any preference, limitation or discrimination CEO of the Library opened the painter George Stubbs, Munnings’ because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, el- derliness, familial status, handicap or intention to make symposium by noting how pleased favorite painter. any such preferences, limitation or discrimination.” she was that the Library’s fi rst Alfred Munnings was 19 The newspaper will not knowingly accept ad- vertising for real estate that violates the fair housing symposium had become such a when, in 1897, he was invited law. Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on equal op- “…tremendous success.” She em- to join The Norwich Art Circle portunity basis. For more information or to fi le a hous- phasized that she sincerely hoped where, for the fi rst time, he be- ing complaint call the Virginia Fair Housing offi ce at (804) 367-8530. Toll free call (888) 551-3247. For the those who had come to Middleburg gan to sell and fi nd patrons for his hearing impaired call (804) 367-9753. Email: fairhous- [email protected]. Web site: www.fairhousing. for the fi rst time would return of- work. He also received critical ac- vipnet.org ten. claim from the East Anglia Daily “I am deeply honored to Press and began to see Norwich as introduce this event as part of “…a playground for the artist.” our celebration of the centennial In 1921, his paintings were of Paul Mellon’s birth. We’ve shown at The Royal Academy in worked with an international col- London, a coup that essentially laboration of museums, libraries established him and his career. and other institutions to honor the So the precocious boy who great philanthropist. It is a fi tting learned to paint exquisite fl owers tribute to hang these paintings and with Miss Gertrude Offord and discuss the life of their painter, Sir used everything he learned to re- Alfred Munnings, here, just down fi ne his impressions of the scenes the road from Mr. Mellon’s farm, of the countryside he so loved, Rokeby.” “Paul Mellon on Dublin,” 1933, Yale center for British Art, Paul Mellon Col- fi nished his apprenticeship and re- lection; Images by Sir Alfred Munnings, copyright The Castle House Trust “We owe special thanks to by courtesy of Felix Rosenstiel’s Widow & Son, Limited, London. turned to the countryside. There Betsy Manierre, the NSL curator, he consolidated his methods and for working closely with Yale to make the exhibi- Alfred Munnings Museum in Dedham Essex, in- suddenly began to paint with color and light. tion, symposium and catalogue happen,” she con- troduced Munnings by setting the stage with de- He also began to travel around the country- tinued. “She and Liz Tobey, our communications scriptive details of his youth and early life in East side at Mengham where he had his fi rst studio. director, have worked tirelessly to ensure a won- Anglia along the River Waverley. He began to travel around the countryside with his derful program for you, and a memorable tribute His parents were educated and literary al- assistant his horses and carts fi lled with costumes to Mr. Mellon.” though they were very middle class. His father, and a wide variety of items he considered essen- Manley Johnson, NSL chairman, invited the a miller in the isolated, rural area, was somewhat tial for his paintings, already expressing a slightly guests to enjoy the Library’s many collections, perplexed about how to apprentice Alfred who bohemian character. and suggested they walk out to see Vine Hill, the showed signs of artistic talent as early as six years Landscapes just fl owed from his heart,” said stately house next door, that is destined to become of age. another speaker, Lorian Peralta-Ramos, author of a new sporting museum. “The River Waverley is so beautiful and he the forthcoming Sir Alfred Munnings catalogue “No other institution in the world will offer spent so much time along its banks and in its vicin- raisonné. “It was his expression of the beauty of the academic, exhibition and research depth we ity that it had an immense infl uence on his work,” England. His early life was a nostalgic recording will create at Vine Hill,” he explained. “We are she explained. “One can walk along it today and of a disappearing way of life, a life that ended in very grateful to have this opportunity to create a see similar scenes in many Munning’s paintings World War I.” truly intellectual campus in this wonderful and that he did throughout his life.” Munnings was rejected by the Army for historic Middleburg home.” Roe, who is a painter herself, delved deeply World War I because he had lost the sight in one Director of Communications Elizabeth To- into Munnings’ ability as a colorist. She explained eye when a briar hit him while he was lifting a dog bey thanked the participants for their enthusiasm that he began with a palette of earth tones that over a hedge, and he was often frustrated when and noted that there were visitors from as far away were not “lively,” but evolved into a colorist of his brush would miss the edge of the canvas later as England. masterful talent. in life. “Sadly, there are still twenty individuals on “Comparing Munnings early work to his lat- Early in 1918, he was attached to the Cana- the waiting list that we simply could not accom- er paintings one can easily see the depth of fi eld Continued Page 23

www.mbecc.com www.mbecc.com Page 4 Middleburg Eccentric • February 28, 2008 ~ March 27, 2008 Middleburg Eccentric • February 28, 2008 ~ March 27, 2008 Page 5 News of Note JOHN ROLFE GARDINER READS HIS STORIES TO THE WORLD hanks to the won- test years of the Vietnam War, and by the sketch of a scene from its ders of the digital age, the third a rare-book dealer’s dis- text drawn by his artist-wife Joan, Middleburg and the world covery of a very valuable volume. with a quotation, and a brief de- at large, now have access Author Gardiner’s introduc- scription of the tale’s origin and Tto the tales of Loudoun author tion to the internet was suggested theme Three stories will be added John Rolfe Gardiner. Not just text by his daughter Nicola who heard to the site each month. but audio fi les of Gardiner reading him reading a passage from his Asked by the Eccecntric his own work. And the stories are most recent collection and pro- why he would do all this for free, free; available at www.johnrolfe- posed the story site. When she in- Gardiner said there was nothing gardiner.com. They can be ac- troduced him to the Garage Band especially altruistic about it. It was cessed for later play or listened to and iTunes programs on his com- simply a way to offer his work to immediately puter and her friend Kris gave him a world-wide audience, however For a start, the prize-winning a Rode microphone there was no sparse that audience might be. author, whose work has appeared turning back. And there is a way to help sustain in publications from The Ameri- Nine additional stories the site, a button which leads you can Scholar to the New Yorker, is have already been recorded in to an account if you care to make a posting three stories; one the tale Gardiner’s home in Unison, in the voluntary contribution. of a school-boy’s death at sea at writer’s study, now converted into The whole thing is a little the beginning of World War II, one a creditable recording studio. Each intimidating for a writer, Gardiner about an FBI sting during the pro- story on the site is accompanied admits, “with millions of people shouting ‘look at me’ on the inter- net, why would any self-respect- Gardiner’s stories in the New ing soul, add his voice to the ca- Yorker and many other publica- cophony? There’s some conceit tions can now imagine themselves in suggesting that you might have lounging in his study listening to something worthwhile to say. But the author read aloud from work the same could be said of publish- he’s accomplished over the last ing a book.” thirty years, stories informed by “One of the oddest things his observation of life from France about the internet phenomenon,” and Portugal to the back porch of Gardiner says, “is the wondrous his home in Unison. An apprecia- circuitry and capability hiding be- tion in the Hudson Review called hind such a juvenile nomenclature. this “the work of a master.” Google? Yahoo? iTunes? Garage Band?” Former readers of John Rolfe Local Artist Tom Neel Unveils Celebratory Commission for The Inn at Little Washington

om Neel created a paint- prestigious Mobil 5 star rating for ing fi lled with creativ- both restaurant and hotel. ity and symbolism for The ornate balloon that is Patrick O’Connell, ac- the central focus of the painting is Tclaimed chef, author and owner adorned with 30 gold stars repre- of the double fi ve-star Inn at Little senting not only the Inn’s 30 great Washington. years, but the many, many awards Neel was recently commis- it has received for excellence. sioned by O’Connell to create the A ring of pearlescent globe celebratory painting “Onward and lights symbolize the 30th anniver- Upward” for The Inn’s 30th An- sary gift of the pearl. The Inn’s lo- niversary. A fresh new image was gos, the swan and the fl eur-de-lis, required to celebrate the special branding it as a Relais & Chateaux occasion and Neel, who is cel- establishment are depicted, along ebrating his 20th year as a fi ne art- with the two Dalmatians who are ist, agreed with O’Connell that the the Inn’s old mascots. painting should be imbued with Capital Hill is visible to sym- “sophisticated whimsy.” bolize how closely the two “Wash- “That is the Inn,” said Neel, ingtons” are linked. “…and my relationship with the “Tom captured the spirit of Inn has allowed me to see from our 30th Anniversary wonderful- the inside, that for the Inn’s guests, ly in this painting,” says Patrick this is not just about incredible O’Connell. “It’s the perfect visual food and a nice place to stay, but image.” rather, an amazing experience that No small statement from a everyone should treat themselves gentleman who has pleased the to at least once in their life.” most discriminating palates, in- The painting’s title “Onward cluding that of the Queen. and Upward,” not only speaks of To learn more about Tom Neel where the Inn goes from here, but you may visit www.thomasneel. of the accolades that propelled it com and for more information to one of only ten establishments about Inn’s celebration visit www. in the United States to hold the theinnatlittlewashington.com www.mbecc.com www.mbecc.com Page 6 Middleburg Eccentric • February 28, 2008 ~ March 27, 2008 Middleburg Eccentric • February 28, 2008 ~ March 27, 2008 Page 7 News of Note How LEED can Help You Build Green Laura Gargagliano 50,000 sq. ft. in DC by 2012. 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www.mbecc.com www.mbecc.com Page 8 Middleburg Eccentric • February 28, 2008 ~ March 27, 2008 Middleburg Eccentric • February 28, 2008 ~ March 27, 2008 Page 9 News of Note Sidney Watters Jr. Erin Peterson Honored with hen Sidney Watters of the world.” er and Shadow Brook. the National Museum of Racing First Annual Golf Tournament at Jr. died recently in Watters trained for many By 1970, Watters was estab- and Hall of Fame in 2005. Maryland, the equine notable owners including Al- lished as a major trainer on the In the New York Times obitu- world lost a modest, fred Hunt, Richard Mellon, fl at and campaigned Hoist the ary, Watters’ nephew, Dick Small, Chantilly Golf & Country Club handsome,W wonderful man who Steve Clark, Senator John and Flag, the champion two-year-old himself an acclaimed trainer, is took great but gentle care of his Kathy Warner among others and of 1970. Although many believed quoted as remembering how, in hen Erin Peterson lost has accepted an invitation to play. and will be presented annually in horses. Named Saratoga’s lead- emerged as the leading trainer in Hoist the Flag was destined to win recent years, his uncle would her life in the Virginia In the days following the Vir- Erin’s name. ing trainer in his 70’s, he devoted the steeplechase division in 1948 the Triple Crown, and many said stroll out to the pasture most days Tech campus shoot- ginia Tech tragedy, thousands of Proceeds from the golf tourna- his life to the care of his horses, with 21 wins. he was the best horse they had and his favorite horse, a big gray ings, the world lost a cards, gifts and monetary donations ment will allow the Erin Peterson Wyoung woman whose generosity, love came to Erin’s parents from all over Fund to continue to partner with the winning over 40 races before he According to the Saratoga ever seen, he shattered his pas- stallion named Big Diamond Jim, enlisted in the Air Force to serve Museum of Racing, He held or tern and cannon bones in his right would come galloping to the fence of life, talent and ability to enrich the the United States. Honored by the high school to present these awards, in World War II. shared the title fi ve more times hind leg during a routine morning from a half-mile away. lives of others was truly exceptional expressions of love, they established and to sponsor additional awards and “He loved the countryside,” while also leading the division in workout at Belmont Park before “He loved all creatures— and will never be forgotten. the foundation in her name to keep programs to help promote higher ed- remembered Jackie Eldredge. earnings three times. From 1948- he could be tested. horses, dogs, chickens, not just In her honor, and to continue her her memory alive. ucation initiatives for youth. “His family home, Dunmore 1973, he won 448 steeplechase “He was my favorite,” Wat- racehorses,” Small said. legacy, the Erin Peterson Fund and its “She was our only child,” said “Erin had a thirst for knowledge, Farm in Monkton, MD is a beau- races and earned more than one ters told Thorougbred Times. Watters’ wife, Margaret, died First Annual Golf Tournament have her mother, Celeste Peterson. a commitment to excellence and a tiful old place. Sidney came from and a half million dollars in the “He was just a marvelous, gentle in a riding accident in 1993. Sur- been established. Scheduled for April “We still struggle to fi nd a reason deep desire to help those who are less an era when steeplechase own- division. horse who could do anything you vivors include a daughter, Nonie 7th at the Chantilly National Golf and to get up every morning. But Erin ac- fortunate,” her mother explained. ers and trainers were some of the He trained two steeplechase wanted him to do.” Watters of Leesburg, and a son, Country Club the tournament will be- cepted no limitations when it came to “She had a promising future,” most important people in our part division champions: Amber Div- Watters was inducted into Eric Watters of Monkton. gin with registration at 9:30 a.m. prior helping those in need, and we hope said Mary Koch, a Centreville neigh- to the 11 a.m. shot gun start. Lunch her foundation will allow us to con- bor. It was a horrible tragedy and a will be provided at the start with din- tinue her commitment.” waste of this young person’s life.” ner, a silent auction and an award cer- Formed last May, the founda- The Erin Peterson Foundation Britton Indicts emony scheduled to begin at 5 p.m. tion partnered with Westfi eld High will carry on her spirit and help other Tate -- Again. Many sponsorship levels are School, Erin’s alma mater, and the young people achieve the heights she available from $10,000 to $200, and Centreville, Virginia community to was not allowed to attempt. n January, 2008, Special Pros- there are still many opportunities for present two scholarships last year. For more information, please ecutor Matthew Britton made leading organizations and individuals One award recognizing leadership visit erinpetersonfund.org. good on a promise and once to gain visibility, and Delegate Chuck and the other recognizing commit- more persuaded a grand jury Caputo is one of the fi rst VIP’s who ment to excellence were presented Ito indict former Middleburg Vice Mayor and restaurant owner, Mark Museum of Sporting Art Tate, on charges of election fraud. Britton had been forced, earli- er, to withdraw multiple charges of at Vine Hill in Middleburg fraud and perjury against Tate, who opposed Jill Holtzman Vogel for iddleburg’s National and collectors. Middleburg has been named Curator the Republican party’s nomination Sporting Library Board The Library acquired Vine Hill of Fine Arts and Ingrid Cartwright, for the 27th District Virginia State of Directors recently through the bequest George L. Ohr- Ph.D. of Remington, Virginia has Senate seat. announced plans to es- strom, Jr. who served as chairman of been named Curatorial Assistant. Britton’s written bill of particu- Mtablish the Museum of Sporting Art the board of directors until his death A carefully planned exhibition lars in that case had been declared at Vine Hill, the handsome Federal in 2005. program will present the fi nest exam- incomprehensible by one presid- brick building adjacent to the library. Architect Hardee Johnston of ples of painting and sculpture relating ing judge. His new indictment is Vine Hill, which was the origi- Scottsville, Virginia has provided a to fi eld sports accompanied by cata- simpler, and makes no mention of nal home of the National Sporting feasibility study to convert Vine Hill logues researched from the Library’s perjury. Library, will become an institution of into a museum of fi ne art. Plans call extensive book and manuscript col- On February 23, the Northern- international stature and service to the for the construction of a new entrance lections. Virginia Dailey’s Garren Shipley global sporting art community. The hall and increased exhibition space. The museum will exhibit im- broke the news that Tate’s attorney, museum will be among only a few A capital campaign is underway portant and dynamic works from its Middleburg’s Edward B. Mac- in the world committed to the visual to raise funds for construction and an permanent holdings and will mount Mahon, has once more moved to culture of horse and fi eld sports. ongoing operating endowment. traveling and loan shows from other subpoena Tate’s former opponent, Plans call for the Museum of Construction is planned to begin noted institutions including the Yale current State Senator Jill Holtzman Sporting Art to offer intellectually in 2009 with the opening of the new Center for British Art in New Haven, Vogel, along with Loudoun County stimulating exhibitions that comple- museum scheduled for late 2010. CT, the National Museum of Racing Commonwealth’s Attorney James ment its mission to preserve and The new museum’s goal will be in Saratoga Springs, NY, the Virginia Plowman, and Warrenton Town At- disseminate the literature and art of to raise awareness of the importance Museum of Fine Arts in Richmond, torney, Whitson Robinson. horse and fi eld sports. Sporting art, a of sporting in the development of re- VA and the Sir Alfred Munnings Mu- Tate’s defense has long as- genre that has existed for centuries in gional, national and international cul- seum in Dedham, England. serted that his earlier indictment many cultures, has drawn increased tures over the past 400 years. was orchestrated by his opponents attention from museums, scholars F. Turner Reuter, Jr. of in the GOP primary fi ght against Holtzman Vogel. According to Shipley’s story, Green Notes Tate will seek to prove, among other things, that Robinson, the preading the Message on Re- ue to produce waste, biogas and the production incentives only serve to Chairman of the Fauquier County newable Energy Facilities electricity it produces will continue make the concept of the facilities Republican Party, “found out about George Fitch, Mayor to be a renewable resource. more and more attractive. and told Shaun Kenney, then the (R) of Warrenton, VA, and Or, as Mayor Fitch liked to The presentation was well at- spokesman for the Republican Sfather of the economic success rec- point out, instead of putting all your tended, with nearly 40 members Party of Virginia” about James ognized by some as the “Warrenton garbage in “giant holes,” aka, land- of the Warrenton and Leesburg Plowman’s earlier investigation of Miracle,” has turned his sights on fi lls, you can use that MSW to help communities on hand. Mayor Fitch Tate well before indictments were greening the community for which reduce the carbon footprint of a town seemed genuinely enthusiastic about handed down. he is most responsible. or a city to almost zero. the potential of getting the facility up “Just who leaked the informa- On February 13, 2008, Mayor Granted, biogas facilities would and running shortly and even men- tion out of Plowman’s offi ce isn’t Fitch was the guest of Leesburg only be part of a larger, environmen- tioned that “several” private compa- known,” Shipley continues, but Town Councilman Ken Reid, RE- tally friendly solution, but as Mayor nies had approached his offi ce and Tate’s attorney, “ . . . went out of HAU, Sustainable Loudoun and Fitch seemed most happy to point were interested in partnering on the his way to point out the connec- Taxpayers for Accountable Govern- out, the economic benefi ts of such project. tion between Robinson and James ment at REHAU’s North American a facility are impressive as well. Us- In a time of energy uncertainty P. Fisher, Plowman’s chief deputy.” headquarters in Leesburg, VA; for ing waste to create energy allows and as a growing realization dawns Fisher is also Vice Chairman of the about an hour and a half the Mayor municipalities to create their own upon us that our current means of Fauquier County Republican Party. spoke and answered questions about energy and dramatically reduce the energy production are decreasingly Holtzman Vogel’s home and law Warrenton’s recent Green Initiative, cost of energy purchasing; in fact, viable, not just environmentally but fi rm are located in the County Seat, the centerpiece of which is the May- biomass facilities provide the very economically and strategically as Warrenton. or’s proposed Biogas Facility. attractive potential of actually allow- well, new ideas are at a premium. Several Loudoun County Law- Very basically, biogas facili- ing municipalities the opportunity to Mayor Fitch seems to be an early pro- yers and laymen have already fi led ties use waste (municipal, agricul- SELL energy back to local and na- ponent of how this technology might charges of unethical conduct against tural, sewage, etc.) to create energy. tional power providers, thereby gen- pose a possible answer. Thanks go to James Plowman. By breaking down municipal solid erating much-needed income. Town Councilman Reid, REHAU, Shipley has posted Edward waste, or MSW, gases such as meth- While startup costs of around Sustainable Loudoun and Taxpayers MacMahon’s latest motions in ane are produced which can then be $30 million dollars may seem steep for Accountable Government for fa- Tate’s defense on line at http://www. used to produce electricity. As long on fi rst blush, federally guaranteed cilitating such an interesting, educa- nvdaily.com/blogs/politics/ as people and municipalities contin- loans combined with tax credits and tional and valuable discussion. www.mbecc.com www.mbecc.com Page 10 Middleburg Eccentric • February 28, 2008 ~ March 27, 2008 Middleburg Eccentric • February 28, 2008 ~ March 27, 2008 Page 11 Editor’s Desk A Thriving Community Depends On its Center Rant & Raves

It’s encouraging to see so many country estates being renovated available for events allows the facility to maintain our community Hypocrisy Red vs. Blue to welcome special events and weddings. The increased activity en- swimming pool and to provide a pre-school for local children. hances the bottom line of our retailers, hoteliers and restauranteurs, Tom Pratt Crime; in 1968, It Reportedly past that waterboarding is a form BILLARY ON THE ROCKS and the investment in maintenance and landscaping at these lovely As increasing numbers of citizens and visitors ask where to plan Caused an Investigation” Wash- of torture and therefore illegal. country homes contributes greatly to the beauty of our environs. events, please recommend the Middleburg Community Center as an “We do not torture.” George ington Post, October 5, 2006, pg. Does any of that make Ken Rietz - (R) ideal, centrally located, truly lovely space to consider. W. Bush. A17. viewed October 5, 2006 sense? to this coalition, Obama has endorsed driv- “Legal landscape has er’s licenses for illegal immigrants; proposed We are all delighted to welcome new visitors. There is no ques- Waterboarding has been What has this country be- What a difference a year makes. over 900 billion dollars in new federal spend- tion that their enthusiasm for our Village will translate into valuable We welcome new venues and value the contributions their propri- changed and we have not done considered torture for years, even come when the Attorney General At this time last year all the pundits were ing; has offered a tax policy that is a throw- long-term visibility and recognition among travelers far and wide. etors make to our community. it for 5 years” (regarding water- stemming from the Spanish Inqui- who is supposed to be working for predicting Senator Hillary Clinton would not back to the mid seventies and suggested that But we must be vigilant about support for our own Middleburg Com- boarding) Michael Hayden, cur- sition. It has been outlawed by the the People of the United States and only be the nominee of the Democrats but the we invade Pakistan. These ideas might help munity Center, the real heart of our community activity and host to We simply want our Community Center to continue its success rent CIA Director testifying before UN Convention on Torture. whose job is to uphold the laws next President. him with the nomination but will certainly events of all sizes for all ages. and service to Middleburg. a Judiciary committee on Febru- Attorney General Michael of this country is now defending Today that is not only no longer inevi- not be good for him in the general election. ary 7 in justifying the admission Mukasey refused to state that wa- the White House against what is table but highly unlikely. Obama is on his way to the nomination For years, the Community Center has been the heart of activity Middleburg Eccentric welcomes and encourages Letters to the that the CIA has indeed conducted terboarding is torture when he tes- clearly seen to be the authoriza- The Clintons whine about the infatua- unless the “Super Delegates” intervene. The here in Middleburg. Editor. Letters must be signed and include writer’s name, address and waterboarding. tifi ed before the Judiciary Com- tion of illegal acts that somehow tion the press has with Senator Obama and idea of super delegates was created by the This from Wikipedia: blame them for the failure of their campaign. Democrats in 1982 as a way of preventing daytime phone number. Please submit letter via email: editor@mbecc. mittee on Feb 7 and during his are made to seem legal because It is a fl awed strategy and the bungling ef- another George McGovern type disaster. In It’s delightful facilities provide a perfect venue for special cel- com or P.O. Box 1768, Middleburg VA 20118 The United States has a his- confi rmation hearings. He also of opinions handed down by the forts of former president Bill Clinton how- fact, it was an effort to put the decision in ebrations of all kinds. The revenue generated by making the space torical record of regarding wa- said he would not appoint an inde- same Justice Department. Where ever, that are to blame. the hands of politicians, who could make terboarding as a crime, and has pendent prosecutor to investigate is the recourse for illegal acts? The early Clinton strategy was to posi- a BACK ROOM DEAL, rather than in the prosecuted individuals for the use the CIA’s destruction of the tapes When the Judiciary Committee tion Hillary as the “inevitable” nominee and hands of ELECTED DELEGATES. of the practice in the past. In 1947, that allegedly show the water- tries to bring these issues to court future President. Senior Clinton strategist The Clintons are on the phones offering the United States prosecuted a boarding of Guantanamo detain- the perpetrators of these acts cry Mark Penn even circulated polls that showed super delegates everything from inaugural Letters to the Editor Japanese military offi cer, Yukio ees. He is making the legal argu- Executive Privilege and the Attor- Clinton was impossible to beat because of committee positions to transition appoint- Asano, for carrying out a form of ment that because waterboarding ney General upholds that. her substantial support among women and ments. With the kind of momentum for the minorities. This arrogant approach failed to nomination behind Obama, if Clinton steals To the Editor: waterboarding on a U.S. civilian was deemed legal by a Justice Are there now no laws that it from him with the aid of the super dele- veals that this year’s populations show the lowest num- JUST SAY WHOA during World War II. Yukio Asano Department opinion it would not cannot be subverted by this White recognize that voters did not want inevita- Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy recently became ber of black and turkey vultures since 1998. bility nor did they want another BILLARY gates , it will spell disaster for the Democrats • Vultures are not dangerous and their excrement received a sentence of 15 years of be fair to prosecute those who House and it’s appointees? Are administration, they wanted CHANGE. Bill in November. It is just the kind of strong- aware of the Town of Hamilton’s intentions to kill one John P. Flannery hard labor.[31] carried out the torture since they there no Congressional Bills that armed tactics the Clintons are known for and of the vultures roosting there, and hang its body from a does not pose a public health threat. They pose no risk horses really are betting on us Clinton helped destroy his wife’s candidacy – betting their collective lives Pincus, Walter, “Waterboard- were following that opinion, even cannot be either vetoed or ignored by his disgraceful performances in New the voters reject. tree in an attempt to drive the birds out of the area. to people or pets. Furthermore, their excrement contains What does all this portend for Republi- uric acid which actually kills bacteria. With the number Are horses kinder than -- that we’re gonna take care ing Historically Controversial; In though there is precedent that the by presidential signing state- Hampshire, South Carolina and Nevada. We are opposed to this action for the reasons pro- people? 1947, the U.S. Called It a War United States has concluded in the ments? Is there anything short of In the meantime, Senator Obama seized cans ? Good news. vided below, and have sent a request to the mayor and of vultures present in Hamilton and the natural shifting of them. the mantle of “change”. With his soaring We call this political stew “DEMOC- the town council to reconsider the need to take action of their roost sites, there is no public health concern to In Loudoun County Hunt Here’s the rub. rhetoric and consistent message, he has built RACY.” against the birds: children or adults from their excrement, as implied by country, we have those hate- We know from long and Virginia’s Home of Resistance Hosts Remarkable Change a coalition of anti- war liberals, wealthy in- Ken Rietz, a resident of Delaplane, is a • The number of birds is not huge; the numbers are the Leesburg Today article (Feb. 1, 2008). ful people who neglected 48 hard experience that there are tellectuals and minorities reminiscent of the former Deputy Chairman of the Republican within normal ranges for our area and this time of year. • Impact on our children of killing and hanging a bird horses, old champions and people who have and will Loudoun County Now Political Center of Gravity for Democrats 1972 George McGovern coalition. To appeal National Committee. The report that we have from Hamilton residents last is significant. Hanging a dead bird in public view to drive young foals, failing to give abuse horses – and yet we John Flannery them enough green pasture, make insuffi cient provision to – something that hasn’t happened ensured they would miss nothing Passing the Torch week is a sighting of 24 birds in one roost area and 17 in other birds away teaches our youngest citizens that we since President Lyndon Johnson as they sat at hundreds of tables, another. There was no noticeable excrement on the water do not value life or animal diversity. It teaches that if we feed to eat, and water to drink, care for the abused horses that until ribs showed, pelvic we know we’ll need to save. Richmond, once host to mas- won Virginia in the 1964 presi- were served salmon and wine, Dan Morrow - (D) tower or elsewhere. This raises questions for the need of are inconvenienced, or don’t like how something looks, sive resistance, preferring segre- dential election. and hoisted Obama signs saying, whelming cross section of Middleburg any action to be taken on the part of the Town at all. that it’s OK to kill and drive another species away. We bones pressed up against their It is uncomfortable to freely chose to vote on that day for the fi rst unkempt coats, sores formed, consider whether we are ne- gation of the races, welcomed a In this dramatic political “Yes, we can,” and Hillary signs In case you missed it, the torch has African American or the fi rst woman ever • The number of vultures will drop naturally due to should be teaching our children about the lifecycles and black candidate for President of importance of these birds, not reinforcing myths, pro- they walked on dry and split glectful, in a less direct way, transformation, Loudoun has be- saying, “Leadership takes more been passed in Middleburg and, it would to contend seriously for the Presidency of migration. While we do have populations of black and the United States at the Demo- come the political center of gravi- than talk.” appear, most of the old generation is the United States. turkey vultures that reside in our area year-round, our moting false information and reinforcing fear. hooves, and were at risk to when we fail as a community die. to anticipate this abuse. crats’ Annual Jefferson-Jackson ty, County of the Year, honored by All were anxious to hear the marching happily in step with the new. What an election! What an opportu- winter populations swell with migratory bird activities. • Hanging in effigy is non-effective. Studies have Day dinner February 9th. Democratic activists from across political stars address what some In the February 12 dual primary elec- nity! What a responsibility. Over the next month, our local vulture populations will shown that killing a bird and hanging it in view of others No horse gets this way We have all just seen the over night. terrible strain on the County’s The Southern mecca, where a the Commonwealth of Virginia. have described as cross purposes. tions, Middleburg voted for Democrats In his inaugural address, nearly half a continue to reduce as more birds fly north to reach their is not effective as a long term solution in general and in Southern gentleman may still tip Tom Beres, the outgoing Hillary took the stage and, over Republicans by an almost three to century ago, John Kennedy assured the na- summer habitats. winter in particular because vultures move from place Somebody was not pay- modest animal shelter and on one margin. tion that his, young, war-tested generation ing attention – and for too long local government resources his hat to a lady, also enthusiasti- Loudoun County Democratic when she turned toward our sec- • Vultures play a valuable role as scavengers in our to place due to migration and shifting weather patterns. cally welcomed a woman as she Chair, said Loudoun had gone tion, and praised “teachers who Barack Obama was the big winner, was ready for the passing of the torch. ecosystem. Vultures are “nature’s cleaners,” removing An effigy would have to be maintained on an ongoing a time for it to be a blameless and on compassionate volun- trouncing Hillary Clinton by a 61% to I like to think he was thinking of oversight. teers who worked hard and threw her hat into the political “from a slow trot to a political gal- want to see their students suc- 38% margin. Even more signifi cant, in Henry Newbolt. from our landscape the road kill and other dead animals basis to remain as a deterrent for ever-changing groups ring. of vultures through the winter. If the effigy method is to When we keep a nomad- long against long odds to save lop.” ceed,” Loudoun Supervisor Kelly Middleburg, Virginia, he received more “This they all with a joyful mind that otherwise would rot and spread disease as they de- How things change! “When we were driving up Burk, a teacher, knowing that Hill- votes than all the Republican candidates Bear through life like a torch in cay. Loudoun has a healthy deer population which results be used, studies have shown that an artificial effigy can ic creature in a paddock or a the “Middleburg 48” and fi nd stall, we have an obligation to them “homes”. 8,000 democratic activists, to the convention center,” Lees- ary meant her, jumped to her feet, combined. fl ame, in numerous deer dead along the roads. The vultures are be just as effective as an actual dead bird. screaming and clapping, heard a burg’s Leonor Paine said, “First I waving a Hillary sign, and danced While losing to Obama, Hillary Clin- And falling fl ing to the host behind -- performing an important role cleaning up the roads. As black and turkey vultures are federally protected care for that creature – since It is indisputable that our we’ve compromised the kind County lacks the facilities and female candidate for President of saw signs, ‘Honk for Obama,’ and a half jig, shouting, “Yay.” ton beat both McCain and Huckabee, re- ‘Play up! play up! and play the • Displacement of the birds could produce negative under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act, Loudoun Wildlife the United States in a hall off West then signs, ‘Honk for Hillary,’ ev- You could have heard a pin ceiving more votes from Middleburg than game!’” effects on surrounding neighborhoods. It is well-docu- Conservancy has requested a copy of the application that creature’s ability to fend for resources to treat these abused the two leading Republicans combined. More likely, and, in the event, more itself. and neglected animals. Broad Street predict that next Jan- eryone was honking; who knew drop in that cavernous hall when mented that efforts to displace vultures from one loca- the Town of Hamilton submitted for the permit to kill uary 2009 a Democrat will make for whom; I couldn’t hear myself Hillary declared that “…neither Indeed her total vote tied the combined appropriately, he was thinking instead tion often results in their moving only short distances. the vulture. Under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act, the An American commen- It’s fi ne to have roaming votes of the entire Republican fi eld. of the young John McCrae’s In Flanders tator on the frailties of the horses and rolling green acres history by putting “his or her hand think; demonstrators were every- Senator Obama nor I were in- For those of us born in the segregated Fields. The next-best location could be nearby roof tops and Town must justify the need to either harass or kill either on a Bible to become the 44th where; it was fabulous.” cluded in that original vision of other areas that would result in further human/wildlife a black or turkey vulture. We would like to review that human spirit, Will Rogers, on our County’s web site, but south, in the dark days of a World War II, “To you from failing hands we throw reportedly said that horses are it would mean a lot more if President of the United States.” As the elegant thousands in America.” Parents of race and well before the nouns “women” and “lib- The torch; be yours to hold it high.” conflicts. Leaving the birds to roost in the trees and other justification. This historic gathering was gowns and tuxedos, the largest gender “looked into the eyes of eration” were regularly associated, the So let us all work together, to do our structures where they currently are is the best solution. smarter than people because we also spent some of those horses don’t go broke betting hard-earned tax dollars on the poised at the crest of an historic Jefferson-Jackson Dinner celebra- their children and saw a better February 12 vote was a monumental vic- best, to light the way forward for what is • Vulture numbers across Loudoun are the lowest in Nicole Hamilton roller coaster ride that they be- tion in Virginia history, made their future.” That is how, she said, tory. still a “new nation, conceived in liberty” 10 years. Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy has led the President, Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy on us. resources necessary to protect A new coalition, comprising voters and still dedicated to Lincoln’s extraordi- That would be funnier and save these abused and ne- lieve will end with Virginia in the way into the hall. Sixty-square- “Senator Obama and I share the Loudoun Christmas Bird Count since 1997. Comparing Democratic column in November young and old, from every ethnic and re- nary proposition. if it wasn’t for the fact that glected horses. foot screens to the side of the stage stage today.” ligious background, representing an over- our data from the past 11 years to this past December re- Continued Page 23 Continued Page 23

www.mbecc.com www.mbecc.com Page 12 Middleburg Eccentric • February 28, 2008 ~ March 27, 2008 Middleburg Eccentric • February 28, 2008 ~ March 27, 2008 Page 13 It’s Your Business Exceptional Car Care Now Available At New False Alarm Regulations Council Main Street Car Wash & Lube Effective April 1, 2008 Continued from page 1 Tom Patterson polish and hand buff or a full wax mission, radiator and fuel injec- summer, there were quite a few new proj- “you pay me to be your rule enforcer, not “drunk in public.” town, right by the red light. They pulled provided detailed accounts of the events of detail, your visit to this charming tion systems or fl ush your power ccording to Loudoun of the County Sheriff’s Depart- ects coming on line, adjustments to the your rule changer.” “I’m a writer,” he noted, and “ . . . I my out of the car, in my pajamas, in broad January 11, accounts generally consistent ears of careful planning facility designed like a fi re house steering. County Sheriff Steve ment” before April 1, 2008. Town’s master plan to be considered, and Council member Mark Snyder in- often go to bed around 8:00 in the morn- daylight and pushed me into the Sheriff’s with each other, and differing in some de- and hard work are re- will be fun and satisfying. “We want to make certain our Simpson, his deputies After that date fi nes will also a new a proposal on the table “to revitalize sisted that Murdock “get a little more in- ing” after working all night. car, which transported me to Leesburg (at tail from Archibald’s presentation to Town fl ected in every detail Main Street Car Wash & customers’ automobiles are in ex- responded to roughly be levied for “excessive” false and restore Asbury Church. formation” before she involved “the entire After such a work session, “on the full speed, I might say, 65 to 75 miles an Council. and each service at Don A10,000 security alarm calls in alarms, beginning with a $100 A team of developers, including at council in a specious [undertaking], noting afternoon of January the 11th,” he said, hour) all the way through Aldie and up 15 Sources close to the Archibald fam- Lube also offers many additional cellent condition inside, outside least one former member of the Town that she had “serious gaps in what’s pos- “there was a loud banging on my door. . into Leesburg to the Sheriff’s Department ily and witnesses to the incident told the YCox’s new car wash and car care services now that their lube facil- and under the hood,” Cox said. 2005, of which more than 99% fi ne for the third false alarm in a were false alarms. year, and escalating after that. Planning Commission, presented plans to sible from a zoning perspective.” . . I answered the door and there were two off Sycolin Road.” Eccentric that the “domestic events” lead- center in South Riding. ity is open. A conventional oil “Our basic exterior wash is $9 save the now-boarded-up Church building “I suggest that you educate yourself a Middleburg Police officers standing there At the County Jail, Archibald said, ing up to the Archibald arrest were linked Whether you want an exte- and fi lter change, only $20 dur- and our best exterior wash is only To help manage the problem Registrations are valid for on Jay Street, and convert it to mixed pub- little more and then bring it back to Coun- . . . “ “They stripped me, right down to my . . . to problems arising from efforts to settle rior wash to get rid of the dirt and ing the week, is a real bargain and $13. Add one of our ‘aftercare’ in Middleburg, the Town enact- two years, and may be made on lic and commercial use. cil,” he pointedly advised Murdock. “I’m in my pajamas,” he said, “they nothing; took my pajamas and my robe. the will of Mr. Archibald’s mother, Angela grime from winter weather, after- the professionals there will also services for the interior, priced ed “Loudoun County Ordnance line at www.loudoun.gov/sheriff Council Member Bundles Murdock Murdock insisted she was only woke me up from a dead sleep . . . and the I was stark naked. Humiliated. They fin- Gladys Archibald, who died on August 21 care services to ensure that the in- rotate your tires, replace burnt from $10 to $34, and you’ll have #655” which requires that “all (click on False Alarm Reduction spoke to the issue at the very end of Coun- speaking to the restoration issue. Snyder Police Officer asked me to step outside, gerprinted me. They booked me for drunk at 88. terior is impeccably clean, a quick out light bulbs, clean your trans- a sparkling clean automobile that commercial and home security Unit). For further information cil’s regular session. She wanted to make replied that David Beniamino’s emphasis which I did, not knowing what this was all in public, which is ludicrous, because I had Her will, according to Mr. Archibald alarm systems be registered with call the Unit at 703-737-8344 or sure, she said, “that the Town Council is on enforcing Council’s rules was the real about. “ been in bed for twelve hours. They didn’t and other sources, called for a 50/50 di- Continued Page 19 the False Alarm Reduction Unit 703-737-8165. fully aware of the project.” issue. According to Archibald, the police- breathalyze me or anything. And here I vision of her property between her two “Built in 1829, Asbury Methodist Beniamino then volunteered that he man then, “ . . . immediately pulls his hand- am, with a wrist bracelet on, after having surviving children, George and his sister, Dr. Andrew Bishop Opens Church is the oldest standing church in was not only the Zoning Administrator, cuffs out from behind his belt . . .and grabs been humiliated and taken to jail on Janu- Valerie. Part of the estate included the Middleburg wishes Phillip Hamm well after Middleburg,” she noted, and “the second but also the Town Planner, and, as such, my arm . . . and I said, ‘Hey. What’s this ary the 11th.” content’s of Mrs. Archibald’s house at 207 oldest in Loudoun County.” Asbury has understood what Murdock was saying. all about?’ And I pushed him away from Archibald concluded by asking Maple Street. Local Orthopedic Practice 13 years at the Middleburg Post Office also been an African Methodist Episcopal Yet, Beniamino continued, no matter me. Council “ . . . to require the Chief of Police On Wednesday, January 9, two days Church since 1864, making it “Middle- how well crafted any waivers or excep- “I’m right outside my front door; on to give me my complete file . . .” further before the incident, Archibald’s sister re- Alex Cudaback father, Linton Bishop, Jr., was “I started thinking about burg’s oldest surviving black church.” tions might be, parking would inevitably my property; not knowing what this is all noting that he was “ preparing litigation.” portedly set up a 1:30 appointment for two one of the country’s fi rst cardiolo- opening a smaller practice a few Murdock emphasized that she in no remain a difficult problem. about, he continued, “no explanation; no Such files were not forthcoming. licensed appraisers to meet with Archibald or 12 years Dr. Andrew gists, starting his medical service years ago,” says Bishop. “Work- way intended her remarks to be special Mayor Davis then intervened, not- discussion; it’s like, here come the hand- Under the current rules of Town at 207 Maple and appraise the contents of pleading for a particular purchaser or plan, ing that Murdock’s point was only to bring cuffs, “You’re under arrest.” Council procedure no immediate direct the Archibald house. Bishop worked as the after the Second World War. ing with the Falcons and the NFL and assured the Council that she had no the matter to Council’s attention, that she For what?” Archibald asked. “Drunk reply was required to statements made Joe Headley, Sr., of Winchester, one head orthopedist for the So it comes as little surprise was great experience, but what personal financial interest in the building herself was unaware of it, and that she ap- in public,” was the Policeman’s reply. during the “public comments” portion of of the appraisers told the Eccentric he and NFL’s Atlanta Falcons, to learn that Bishop, after blowing people don’t realize is that it re- or any transactions related to it. Given the preciated the discussion. I said, “I beg your pardon.” There the regular meeting agenda, and none was his son arrived early for their appointment, workingF on some the most fi nely out his knee during summer foot- ally isn’t a full-time job. For 30 building’s historic significance, she said, had been no discussion. Nothing. After I offered. reaching Maple Street around 1:00 PM. tuned human bodies ever seen, ball practices before his freshman weekends a year, and consulting Council could, and should, pass variances Charges of Improper was woken up from a dead sleep by these They knocked on Archibald’s door, or grant special permits for the sake of the Conduct by Police officers.” Middleburg’s he said, and were turned away. According repairing the devastating injuries year at the University of Georgia, throughout that period, it’s really “Official” Response that all too often occur when a felt the call of the profession at a more of a second job; I still had restoration. By far the most extraordinary pre- Archibald then quoted a letter from to Headley, Archibald told him he wanted 250-lb. irresistible force meets a relatively young age. my own practice I was running. David Beniamino said the plans he’s sentation of the session took the form of a Chief Webber dated January 22, in which Town Attorney, Liz Whiting, in reply “nothing to do with them or his sister.” 300-lb. immovable object. “After rehabbing my knee, Then, around 2003, there started seen did everything Murdock desired, but detailed complaint by Middleburg resident the Chief provided only a brief account of to queries from the Eccentric, noted that, The Headleys then waited for Mr. Now, he’s opening a small and taking some time to reassess to be a real shift in the dynam- were problematic because they envisioned George Archibald about his treatment at the charges against Archibald and his ar- because of pending litigation, she had ad- Archibald’s sister. At around 1:30 PM, private practice in Middleburg. my career path,” Bishop says with ics of the player-team-physician at least partial use of the church for com- the hands of the Middleburg Police. rest, citing sections of the Virginia code vised town officials to refrain from public she arrived, and all three went to the door mercial purposes. Archibald is well-known in newspa- exempting “complaints, memoranda, comment on the matter. together, knocked, and, this time, got no Located at 107 West Fed- a wry grin, “I transferred to Emo- dynamic; rather than being hired Sadly, from what Beniamino de- per circles for his long career as an investi- correspondence, case files or reports, wit- “We are confident that when all per- answer. eral Street, Suite 9, his offi ces ry University and began focusing by teams to be part of the medi- scribed as “his job’s perspective” the pro- gative reporter for the Washington Times, ness statements, and evidence relating to tinent facts are examined in the proper fo- Mr. Archibald’s sister then managed are small but cozy, with his own on medicine. Soon enough, I felt cal staff, doctors and healthcare posal in its current form “violates every and in Middleburg as the only surviving a criminal investigation or prosecution” rums,” she wrote, “they will confirm that to gain entry to the house and speak to desk, not that of a secretary or as- myself being pulled towards sur- groups began paying the teams principle and rule of zoning and planning son from one of the town’s best known from FOIA-driven disclosure. the Middleburg police department and its her brother. After a reported “exchange sistant, the fi rst piece of furniture gical practice.” for the privilege and, quite frank- that we have had over the past 70 years. It equestrian families. Now retired, he lives “Well, I’m sorry, ladies and gentle- officers acted lawfully and appropriately of words” he compelled her to leave the that greets you when you walk After earning his B.S. and ly, the exposure of being the literally pushes a commercial use up onto at 207 Maple Street, where he works on a men,” Archibald told the Town Council, and that Mr. Archibald’s complaints are house. She went outside, and used her cell in the door. Off to one side is the M.D. at Emory, Bishop served ‘team ortho.’ I worried that there residential property surrounding every- soon-to-be-published book and blogs ex- “the U.S. Constitution trumps that, be- unfounded.” phone to call her lawyer, Joan K. Fine, in main examining room, again not his internship in general surgery was too much compromise there. thing.” tensively. cause it says, very plainly, that anybody The substance of Chief Webber’s Winchester. large but still plenty comfortable. at the Medical College of Virgin- It’s a slippery slope when doctors Beniamino noted that he had met At Thursday’s Council meeting, and accused has the right to be confronted by official account was short and to the point. At that point, several witnesses agree, several times with the developers, and had on his blog at http://georgearchibald.type- their accuser.” “Middleburg police officers arrested Mr. Archibald emerged from the house, Game balls, a Super Bowl ia from 1982-1984 then served start paying for what amounts to a made suggestions about how they might pad.com/george_archibald/2008/01/13/ Archibald also disputed the charac- George H. Archibald, 63, of 207 Maple walked down to the end of his driveway, ring from the Falcons 1999 run his residency at the Emory Uni- marketing exercise.” modifying their plans in a way that would index.html Archibald provided a blister- terization of the incident as a “domestic Street in the Middleburg area, following a and exchanged words with his sister. to the title game, and pictures of versity Affi liated Hospitals from Opening a small “country allow them to approach council for special ing account of his January 11, 2008, arrest related incident,” noting that he lived alone domestic related incident, about 3:55 PM Meanwhile, from Winchester, players from around the league 1984-1987. From 1987-1989 he practice”, getting back to old- waivers and approvals. “But,” he said, and 24-hour detention on charges of being and there was no one else in the house January 11, 2008. Archibald was standing Counsellor Fine reportedly contacted the adorn his offi ce. Jamal Anderson, was granted a fellowship in Knee fashioned doctoring, and being a when he was arrested. on his front porch when he assaulted one Middleburg police and then drove from Herschel Walker and Randall Surgery and Sports Medicine, real member of the community be- Once arrested, Archibald continued, of the officers. Archibald was transported Winchester to Middleburg. Cunningham are just a few of the working with John Garrett, M.D., gan to hold more and more appeal “The police handcuffed me, in my paja- to the adult detention center [in Leesburg] At around 3:00 PM, witnesses re- more immediately recognizable at the Piedmont Hospital in At- for Bishop. It didn’t hurt when he mas, after they woke me up from a dead where he was charged with drunk in pub- port, Fine and two Middleburg Police faces that peer down from the lanta, where he was fi rst exposed married a local Middleburg resi- sleep, shoved me into a police cruiser at lic. Additional charges are pending. He officers arrived simultaneously at the Ar- 207 Maple Street. They transported me, was held until sober.” chibald house. walls. A picture of his son play- to the Falcons and the work of dent and got to know the village in the afternoon, in broad daylight, to the When the Police knocked on ing Augusta National with Arnold an orthopedist for a professional and its environs a little bit better. middle of Middleburg, in my pajamas, Witnesses Offer Conflicting Archibald’s door, witnesses agree, Mr. Palmer nestles in amongst the football team. He started his own “Maybe it sounds cliché, but and they pulled me out of the police cruis- Versions of the Archibald Arrest Archibald opened it, stepped outside, and NFL memorabilia. practice shortly thereafter, recon- the best part of my job really is er, after having contacted the Loudoun Following Mr. Archibald’s appear- invited his sister, both Middleburg Police Both Bishop’s father and his necting with the Falcons in 1992 getting to know the people and County Sheriff, whose car reconnoitered ance at Council and his postings on the officers, the two appraisers from Win- grandfather were physicians. His and onward until 2004. with them outside what used to be the chester, and his sister’s lawyer into the Continued Page 22 Middleburg Bank . . . in the middle of web about the affair, several witnesses Continued Page 23

www.mbecc.com www.mbecc.com Page 14 Middleburg Eccentric • February 28, 2008 ~ March 27, 2008 Middleburg Eccentric • February 28, 2008 ~ March 27, 2008 Page 15 Pastimes Making the Most Out of March Your Personal Chef Early Spring in the Nursery The Plant Lady Alyson Browett while it’s simmering away on the cheese and crumbled bacon; sour ham! Karen Rexrode stovetop or in the oven, you can cream and chopped chives with Don’t forget to wear your unxsutawney Phil did enjoy your guests. And be sure a dash of onion powder; roasted green – and for goodness sake, not lie this year when he to raise your pint glasses to a life- garlic and cream cheese; about don’t dye any food green…un- here is simply no better predicted six more weeks time of good health: “May your a teaspoon of chipotle or other less it’s an Easter egg – and enjoy time to visit a nursery of winter. But don’t fret: fi re be as warm as the weather is pepper sauce and chopped green the rest of what Old Man Winter pieces with salt and pepper. On than in early spring. Pwe’re about two-thirds of the way cold.” onions; fresh or dried dill with has to offer. I’m raising my glass Before all the hoopla the stovetop in the bottom of through those six weeks, so the Although our Pennsylvania smoked salmon; or sun-dried to- of Guinness to the promise of a Tof April, while there is still a a dutch oven or a skillet, heat 1 promise of warmer weather is groundhog friend predicted that matoes and feta. bountiful spring! tablespoon of the oil and brown chill in the air and perennials right around the corner! March will come in like a lion, Make sure every ingredient half of the lamb pieces. Remove are just beginning to emerge, the March brings us two im- let’s keep our fi ngers crossed that is chopped fi nely. To assemble, Cold Weather Lamb Stew thousands of white labels speak Created by Alyson Browett to a plate and repeat with the re- portant food-centric holidays it goes out like a lamb, bringing use a pastry piping bag with or mainder of the oil (if needed) volumes to a gardener with any this year – the ever-popular St. longer, sunnier and warmer days. without a tip, or place the fi ling If you’re a supporter of local and lamb. Set lamb aside. In the knowledge and a little imagina- Patrick’s Day and an early Eas- This leads us to Easter, recog- in a sandwich-size zip-top bag, business, purchase your lamb at the dutch oven or a stockpot, heat tion. The slow walk through the ter. Both holidays have many nized this year on March 23. The seal, cut a small opening in one of Home Farm Store in Middleburg one tablespoon of oil (if using a hundreds of pots and labels of- food traditions surrounding their Christian holiday is a celebration the lower corners and squeeze the or contact Elaine Boland at Fields stockpot) and pan-sear the turnip, ten motivates the visitor to prod celebrations, that I’ll try to sum- of Christ’s reawakening, and with fi lling out through the hole and of Athenry outside of Philomont rutabaga or parsnip, if using. Add the soil in search of growing tips marize a few. the Vernal Equinox occurring just into the egg. (Note: Deviled eggs (http://www.fieldsofathenryfarm. the onion, garlic and carrots and that clearly isolate the fullest, most hopeful specimen. There Ah, St. Patty’s Day! a few days earlier on March 20, might seem passé, but creative com/). stir. Add the lamb back into the this is also the time of year that fl avors are showing up in the nic- pot and cover the vegetables and is always one that’s just bigger Everyone sports their green 2 lbs. lamb stew meat (shoul- and better than the rest and to- plants and animals commence est of restaurants!) der or leg), trimmed of fat and meat with the stock and water, if clothing and hopefully fi nds time their new beginnings. While some of you might still cut into 1-inch pieces necessary. Bring the mixture to day it may be spirited out of its for a pint of Guinness. But what One of the greatest symbols be munching on leftover lamb pot and placed in a new home. 2-3 tablespoons olive oil a boil, cover and reduce heat to is the day all about, anyhow? of Easter and birth is the egg. stew come Easter, others will be low. Alternatively, cover the pot This is quiet time, no need for According to the History Eggs are one of my favorite planning another meal, one that 3 medium potatoes, cut into 1 and place it in the oven, reducing assistance, the mind is intent Channel (http://www.history. foods, primarily because they are is lighter in fl avor. One of my 1⁄2-inch cubes, or 1⁄2 lb. baby the heat to 275°. Gently simmer on the job at hand as there are com/), St. Patrick is the patron red potatoes, halved or quar- so many labels and so much to on benches. All of this a reaction outside. Its ninety degrees with extremely versatile and delicious favorite meals at Easter is ham tered the stew for approximately 3-4 to the wonderful environment of the sun and it quickly heats up saint of Ireland – who after years in every form. But when it comes – buy it spiral-sliced or follow the hours. Remove the lid and add imagine. Time is unimportant, of imprisonment working as a 3 medium carrots, peeled and most things are unimportant be- a greenhouse. The air is full of the multiple layers of clothes. to Easter, the best way to prepare package directions to bake your cut into 1 1⁄2-inch pieces the potatoes. Cook for an addi- humidity and easy to breath, full The first thing to go is the hat, shepherd in Ireland and train- them is to boil them, and then, of own. You can always add fl air to tional 20-30 minutes until pota- cause the spirit of the visit is to ing in his homeland of Britain to just enjoy the moment. of the rich odor of water meet- the hat has to go! Then the coat course, dye them different col- the ham by pinning orange slices 1 medium onion, julienned toes are tender. ing fresh soil. No need to speak, and then the sweat shirt... ahh- become an ordained priest – re- ors. Trust me: this is fun even if on the exterior with cloves or Mix the fl our and cold milk On occasion the fingers get turned to Ireland as a missionary 2 garlic cloves, peeled and cold and the wind seems raw, no desire to be spoken to...the hhh! Labels to read, so much to you don’t have kids! Red is the spearing toothpicks through mar- each cut into 4 pieces to form a smooth paste. Remove feeling and touching of lush imagine. with the goal of converting inhab- traditional color of Easter eggs, aschino cherries and then through the pot from the heat and stir in there is always the greenhouse to 1⁄2 - 1 cup turnip, rutabaga, or visit and get warm. At this time greenness is so powerful in ear- It’s called nursery Zen and itants to Christianity. symbolizing the blood of Christ, orange slices. (This is classic, but parsnip (the latter two peeled), the paste. Return the stew to the For centuries, the Irish have of year the greenhouse is filled ly March. On occasion a flower students of this seasonal expe- but over the years many cultures it still makes for a beautiful pre- cut into 1-inch cubes, optional heat, and stir until thickened. rises out of dense mats of green rience know that it requires no been celebrating St. Patrick’s Day have taken the decorating of eggs sentation and fl avorful ham.) Serve in bowls garnished with with green, it’s an intense study on March 17, his traditional feast 2 cups chicken or vegetable in the many shades and forms and its quality is indescribable. timetable and comes with no to whole new levels (can you say A favorite side dish with ham, stock chopped parsley. Serves 4-6 Those first flowers of spring are pressure. Like all good things it day and reportedly his day of Fabergé?!). or really any other meat, is one of green. It spills from hanging death in the mid-fi fth century. Salt & pepper Celery and Parsnip Puree baskets, covers flats as they sit always so magical. A stark con- leaves you feeling relaxed, ful- But what to do with all those that I recently created when my trast to the sleeping plant world filled. What a simple pleasure. So, with the chill of winter hard-boiled eggs? Devil them! husband, John, challenged me to 3 tablespoons cold whole or Created by Alyson Browett on the floor and billow from pots still in the air, what better way to And take some risks in your fl a- a night of “Iron Chef.” One of my 2% milk This puree goes especially celebrate the holiday than with a vorings. ingredients (along with a can of 1 1⁄2 tablespoons fl our well with ham and fi sh. It’s got a An Open Letter to the Congress warm lamb stew? With the addi- Instead of the old stand-by tomatoes and Spam – don’t ask) 3 tablespoons chopped Italian light and refreshing fl avor. Make tion of some Irish soda bread, you of smashed yolks with a dash of was celery. I had some parsnips sure you use a potato ricer or food of the United States of America can make a one-pot meal out of parsley mustard and mayo, get creative! on hand, and made a wonderful mill, or push the mixture through 7th Inning Stretch this. Some of my favorites include puree. It worked well with the If using a dutch oven that’s cheesecloth or a fi ne mesh strainer Alex Cudaback The recipe is great for large smashing the yolks with a table- Spam (again, don’t ask), so it’s to remove the celery strings. and union offi cials before you by the Department of Defense. crowds or company, because going in the oven, preheat the to discuss the alleged use of (There is, admittedly, a four- spoon or so of yummy salsa; blue sure to be a hit with your Easter oven to 350°. Season the lamb 2 parsnips, peeled and chopped ear Members of steroids, HGH, greenies and fatality discrepancy between into 1⁄2 inch – 1 inch pieces Congress (and par- other performance-enhancing icasualties.org and the DoD; 2 celery stalks, cut into 1⁄2 ticularly those of you drugs in major league sports that discrepancy represents sol- inch – 1 inch pieces serving on the House might a be a little….. Oh, I diers who died out-of-theater CommitteeD on Oversight and don’t know….. Out of whack from wounds received in Iraq 3 cloves garlic, peeled, ends removed Government Reform), with what they feel should be that DoD, to date, has not yet It is my great pleasure to just a smidge, just a skosh, just included in its offi cial count.) It 1 shallot, peeled, end re- write to you today on the behalf a teeny little bit higher up on has come to my attention that moved of some of the most important, your list of priorities. many of your constituents still 1 cup milk yet sadly so often forgotten, I know, I know, baffl ing! fi nd the concept that American 1⁄4 cup parmesan cheese, op- people in your political lives: But it’s true. men and women are dying in tional (this will give the puree your constituents. Rather than fawning all a war based on false pretenses a different texture and taste) Please rest assured, I am over these gentlemen who are and shoddy evidence might, or Salt & pepper not writing you on behalf of paid crazy amounts of money at least should, fall under the ALL your constituents! No, to PLAY GAMES, and rather purview of a Committee dedi- Bring a pot of salted water even I wouldn’t go that far. than preening before the cam- cated to “Oversight and Gov- to a boil on the stovetop. Add But I do keep my ear to the eras as you work yourself into ernment Reform.” the parsnips, celery, garlic and ground, as it were, and I have paroxysms of high dudgeon • 79. That is the percentage shallot and boil until soft. If begun to notice a remarkable over their alleged abuses of the increase in homes that fell into you have time, do each ingredi- amount of grumbling from out public trust, allow me to present some state of foreclosure across ent separately, due to different here in the vast forgotten hin- a handful of numbers and sub- the United States in 2007 from cooking times. Push the soft terlands of actual voters and, jects towards which you might 2006, according to RealtyTrac, vegetables through a potato to paraphrase the late great Dr. better turn your formidable in- a real-estate-industry tracking ricer, cheesecloth or fine mesh Seuss, that grumble may have tellects and patriotic zeal: fi rm. According to Alex Velga, strainer. Add the smashed veg- started in low but it’s beginning • 3972. That, according an AP Business Writer, “Real- etables to a blender and add to grow. to the website icasualties.org, tyTrac is forecasting that the about 1⁄2 cup of milk; blend Why? Well, strangely is the number of U.S. military pace of foreclosure fi lings will until smooth, adding more enough, there are some people fatalities, to date, suffered in remain steady, rather than ac- milk if necessary. Return the out here, people that you rep- Iraq. icasualties.org compiles celerate during the fi rst half of puree to a clean pot and season resent, who seem to think your this data using news articles 2008.” Well, THERE’s a silver with salt and pepper. Add the continued fascination with and obituaries, CENTCOM lining if I’ve ever heard one… cheese if using; stir until melt- bringing professional athletes, and Multi-National Force Iraq • Unemployment and the ed. Serve hot. Serves 2-4. particularly professional base- releases, and, as the fi nal arbi- economy. (Admittedly, this ball players, as well as league trator, offi cial reports released is two things, but they seem www.mbecc.com Continued Page 16 www.mbecc.com Page 16 Middleburg Eccentric • February 28, 2008 ~ March 27, 2008 Middleburg Eccentric • February 28, 2008 ~ March 27, 2008 Page 17 Pastimes A Cure For the Winter Time Blues Exploring Books

Pat Daly The Accident Man (Penguin) by to 2000. An inside look at the spy Tom Cain is a fi rst novel with a very business it is a chilling story. Tretyakov, What’s in a word? ooks & Crannies will host a clever premise: What kind of man the Comrade J of the title, defected luncheon at the Middleburg would kill Princess Diana? Samuel to the U.S. in 2000 when he became Adrienne Lewis is an art movement of the early 20th Country Inn Wednesday, Carver is your guy, but when things disenchanted with Yeltsin and Putin. century in which traditional adherence March 5th from 1 to 3 p.m. go wrong in a Paris tunnel, he fi nds This lets us see inside the spy game and f you’ve ever walked into a art to realism and proportion was replaced forB author Susan Vreeland who wrote gallery and wished you had better by the artist’s emotional connection to himself a hunted man.. Suspend that it is a fascinating scary tale. Girl in Hyacinth Blue, a wonderful disbelief and enjoy the ride! Now, let’s take a step or two back tools to describe what you were the subject. These paintings are often novel that tells the story of a Vermeer Robert Parker’s back, this time in time. In Bloody Shirt: Terror after looking for - - the following is for abstract, the subject matter distorted painting—in reverse. Iyou. Speaking the same “language” in color and form to emphasize and with Jesse Stone, chief of police in Appomattox (Penguin), by Stephen In her new novel, Vreeland focuses Paradise, Massachusetts. In Stranger Budiansky, we learn about brutal can enhance the shopping and buying express the intense emotion of the on Luncheon of the Boating Party, in Paradise (Penguin), Chief Stone is terrorist organizations that operated experience and learning new things artist. “expressionism” - (with a small a fi ctionalized but well-researched confronted by the one who got away, with impunity in our own country. is of course great fun! Master these e — the more general sense) refers to novel about Auguste Renoir’s famous Wilson “Crow” Cromartie, an Apache From 1866 to 1876, more than 3,000 terms and you’ll sound like a pro. the emotions of the artist (expressive painting. hit man who escaped with a boat full of free African Americans and their “Figurative” Art describes qualities) communicated through Instantly recognizable, Renoir’s cash after executing the biggest robbery white allies were murdered by highly artwork representing the human form, emphasis and distortion which can be masterpiece depicts a gathering of in Paradise.. If you like the Spencer organized terrorist groups operating in an animal or a thing. found in works of art in any period. his real friends on a summer Sunday, novels but haven’t yet met Jesse Stone, the South. The author maintains that not “Representational” Art includes “Photo-Realism” is a painting and on a café terrace along the Seine near you’ll enjoy this. only was this bloody decade forgotten, works that closely resemble forms in drawing style of the mid 20th century Paris. Narrated by Renoir and seven John Grisham ‘s new book, The but a series of exculpatory myths the natural world; describing art that in which people, objects, and scenes of the models, Vreeland illuminates Appeal (Doubleday) takes us back were created to cover the tracks of the stands for, depicts or portrays subjects are depicted with such detail and the era through the use of her own to the courtroom, where a jury has murderers. The story is told through the a viewer may recognize. It is the naturalism that the paintings resemble gorgeous palette of vibrant, captivating returned a verdict against a chemical lives of fi ve men who tried to stop the opposite of abstraction and can be a photographs – an almost exact visual characters. company that happens to be owned violence. William Grimes of The New human form, animal or object. duplication of the subject. Although The ticket price of $35 for by one nasty Wall Street predator. Not York Times calls this “an inspiring yet “Realism” is art in which the goal its center was in the United States, the luncheon with Susan Vreeland includes happy with the verdict, the bad guy profoundly dispiriting story.” is to portray forms in the natural world Photo-Realism movement was also the price of her new book. sets out to buy himself a Mississippi How the South Could Have Won in a highly representational manner. The strong in Europe from the late 1960s Perfect reading for this gray, Supreme Court justice in hopes of the Civil War: The Fatal Errors that opposite of idealization, this defi nition into the 1970s, where his type of art is snowy season includes Winter in subverting the appeals process in his Led to the Confederate Defeat, (Crown of realism is sometimes considered principally known as super-realism. Madrid (Penguin) by C.J. Sansom. A favor. Publishing) by Bevin Alexander, is synonymous with naturalism. It is “Narrative” Art is art in which the love story set in 1940, at the end of the Comrade J: The Untold Secrets a provocative look at how the South also a specifi c art style of the mid story line is the dominant feature of the Spanish Civil War, this is a moving of Russia’s Master Spy in America could have won the war and, in fact, 19th century, which fostered the idea work. and intimate tale that recreates the sad, After the Cold War (Penguin) by Pete came close to doing so, only to fall that everyday people and events were If you can’t fi nd someone who cynical and disenchanted Spain under Earley is the story of Sergei Tretyakov, victim to key mistakes that ultimately worthy subjects for important art. wants to talk about art, just stop by the Franco. Russia’s top spy in America from 1995 spelled defeat. The Realist school, denotes a gallery. mid-nineteenth century art movement Next month we’ll continue this and style in which artists discarded with defi nitions of abstract art, abstract the formulas of Neoclassicism and expressionism, impressionism and Open Letter the theatrical drama of Romanticism more. Continued from page 15 to paint familiar scenes and events as they actually looked. Typically it Adrienne Lewis is the owner strangely interconnected, so also expects infl ation, “…to so diligently questioned, when involved some sort of sociopolitical of Trowbridge-Lewis Galleries on please bear with me.) Accord- be between 2.1% and 2.4% translated into real, solid num- or moral message, in the depiction of main street in Middleburg Va. The ugly or commonplace subjects. gallery sells original oil paintings and ing to remarks recently made by this year,” up from its original bers (actual jobs, cost of living, “Expressionism” - (with an upper- sculpture. the Federal Reserve, “[…with projection “that infl ation would etc.) they are, I promise, quite case E — the more specifi c sense) the economy slowing down be at around 1.8% to 2.1%.” large indeed. further, the unemployment rate While these shifts in percent- • $9, 321,616,408,799.31. is expected to rise to 5.2% to age may appear small at fi rst, That, believe it or not, is the lig.com; you can surf directly also be confi rmed by the Feder- 5.3% in 2008, higher than the and certainly not as noticeable current outstanding public debt to site’s “Debt Clock” by go- al Government’s own Treasury Fed’s previous forecast rate of as the jump in numbers for of the United States of America ing to http://www.brillig.com/ Direct website at http://www. 4.9%.” Additionally, the Fed some of the athletes you have according to the website bril- debt_clock/. This number may treasurydirect.gov/govt/charts/ charts_debt.htm. For those of you having trouble with all those numbers and commas, that’s over nine TRILLION dollars. Luckily, the govern- ment just raised the debt limit to $9.815 trillion last Septem- ber. Phew! I know this is a lot of information to process all at once, dear House Members, so I’ll leave off for now. But, goodness, what an incredible amount of fascinating top- ics this should give you to explore! Just think of all the hearings you can hold and all the legislation you can fashion to help address THIS stuff! Makes all those nasty ballplayers arguing about who poked whose butt with what seem kind of trivial in comparison, doesn’t it? We’re all excited to hear what kind of progress you make and feel that, for now or at least until you can demon- strate some substantial prog- ress on the rest of this, you should leave the sports stuff to the rest of us. Really. 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Five Students, One Teacher Elected Means Sisters, Travell, Graves “First Mother of Songwriting” Takes Foxcroft Students to Foxcroft School Cum Laude Society and Reis Collect Foxcroft and Guests on a Musical Journey

was also elected for Poetry Festival Laurels he city girl came to the “Adore You,” which reached No. lives in New York City with her his contributions to country last week, arriv- 1 on the Christian music chart and husband, author Peter Lerangis, the intellectual life ing with a song in her “If I Close My Eyes,” which was and their sons, Nicholas and Jo- of the School. heart and some helpful No. 2 on the dance song chart. seph. Thints for would-be singers and Her most recent release, “Water The Helen C. Niblack Lec- The Foxcroft songwriters. Over Stones,” contains 14 original ture Series brings a variety of Chapter, founded in Tina deVaron, a professional songs about motherhood, raising literary, performing and fi ne art- 1958, is one of some singer/songwriter and jazz pia- teens and grown-up love. ists, artisans and designers to 335 Cum Laude nist who has a weekend show at After an informal lunch with Foxcroft to share their work and Society chapters the sophisticated Carlyle Hotel in a dozen students, deVaron ad- experience – much as the Alison across the United New York City, spent last Thurs- dressed the Foxcroft community Harrison Goodyear Lectures have States. Erba, who day at the Foxcroft School, under of students and teachers at a work- brought intriguing intellectual Foxcroft students (from left) Ericka Tibbs ‘10, Candice Nelson ‘10, Juli- chairs the Mathe- the auspices of the Helen Cudahy shop on songwriting that focused and political individuals to cam- ana Thurston ‘08, Michelle Lee ‘11 and Ally Hemler ‘08 sang backup for matics Department Niblack ’42 Lecture Series that on music from “Tin Pan Alley.” pus over the past 35+ years. Ms. deVaron on several numbers. at Foxcroft, said that was established last year. The small area in downtown New only students that deVaron has been called the York where virtually every music Nearly 30 members of the Foxcroft community read at the 2008 Paul K. “The First Mother of Songwrit- publisher had offi ces during the evidence a genuine Bergan Poetry Festival. ing” because of the original songs early part of the 20th century, Tin interest in the pur- she has written about motherhood, Pan Alley produced many of the suit of knowledge unior Carly Travell of ment. Olivia Means earned but she has also composed popu- songs that created America’s pop- and have superior Middleburg, VA, captured $100 to lead a Junior Class lar songs that went to the top of ular musical culture. academic records her class’s Competitive sweep of the Slam. Adele the Billboard charts. In addition, deVaron’s talk on lyricist E.Y. as reflected in their Poetry Reading Prize for Chatfi eld-Taylor (Nantucket, she’s an accomplished jazz pianist “Yip” Harburg and composer Har- course load, grade theJ third straight year and sis- MA) collected $50 for placing and singer who has performed all old Arlen, who wrote the score for point average, and ters Olivia and Rachel Means, second while Kayleigh Mo- over the country and is currently the fi lm The Wizard of Oz among working on a Broadway show other distinguished works. She our seniors, one South Korea), Rachel other factors, are of Washington, DC, gave the erhle (Frederick, MD) took the selected for induction. built around her songs. asked the audience to sing “Over junior and a fac- Means (Washington, DC) weekend a family fl avor with $25 third prize. Senior Sallie deVaron shared some of her the Rainbow” with her and then, ulty member have and Yu Zhang (Shang- Head of School Mary victories in two rather differ- Dumont (Middleburg), junior musical expertise and personal with the students’ help, dissected been elected to hai, China) were select- Louise Leipheimer, Glenn ent events during Foxcroft Korama Danquah (Los An- story with Foxcroft students dur- the song made famous by Judy theF Foxcroft School chap- ed, joining their class- Kantz (English teacher) School’s Paul K. Bergan Po- geles) and freshman Cynthia ing the day then gave an hour- Garland, explaining both the con- ter of the Cum Laude So- mates Catherine York, of Steve Matthews (Head etry Festival, held Jan. 19-20. Onukwugha (Columbus, NJ) long public evening concert in struction of both lyrics and melo- ciety, chapter president Upperville, VA, and Ye- Librarian/English teach- Olivia Means, a junior, was were the other fi nalists, who FoxHound Auditorium. “What a dy. She did a similar exercise with Susan Erba announced Jin Kim, of Seoul, South er) and Alex Northrup named the 2008 Poetry Slam advanced from among a fi eld wonderful concert,” said Foxcroft “Brother, Can You Spare a Dime,” Wednesday January 29. Korea, who has the dis- (Academic Dean/History Champion Friday evening af- of 13. Head of School Mary Louise Lei- a 1931 song by Harburg and Jay teacher) will join Erba in ter animated performances of Saturday morning, Beasley, pheimer. “Tina is one talented Gorney that became the signature The Cum Laude Society tinction of being elected lady and we are delighted to have song of The Great Depression. is a national high school as juniors a year ago. conferring the honors on original poems about Calculus who earned the 2007 New Is- the newest group of aca- had her visit.” During the evening’s “Post- scholastic honor society Gabriella DiCarlo of class and dorm life. Her sister sues Poetry Prize for her book The day began early for deVa- Holiday Stress Disorder Relief” modeled on the collegiate Coral Gables, FL, is the demic stars at the official Rachel, a senior, earned top Theories of Falling, and Want, ron, who met with the combined concert, deVaron performed some Phi Beta Kappa. lone student to earn elec- induction, which will honors among English 401 stu- an instructor at Western Michi- theater production and Chorale of her songs accompanying herself Seniors Su-Im Choi, tion as a junior this year, take place at Foxcroft’s dents in Saturday afternoon’s gan University who received classes at 8 a.m. She led the girls alternately on piano and guitar. of Gyeonggi-do, South while Science and Math Commencement in May. competitive reading with her Honorable Mention from the through a series of warm-up exer- Six Foxcroft students– Ally ’08, Korea, Rooni Lee (Seoul, teacher Matthew Mohler rendition of “Phenomenal Academy of American Poets cises designed to help them relax Juliana ’08, Candice ’10, Ericka Woman” by Maya Angelou. in 2006, read original works in and increase their vocal extension. ’10, Michelle ’11 and Annabella Travell’s outstanding ren- Currier Library. The two poets She then explained how a song is ’11 – sang backup several of the dition of T.S. Eliot’s “The Hol- also visited several English put together from its creation until numbers, which were inspired by the time it is actually recorded and deVaron’s role as a mother of two low Men” wowed the judges classes on Friday. released to the public. boys. and kept her undefeated in three In Saturday’s competi- “It usually takes about three deVaron, who graduated from years of competitive readings. tive readings, Graves read “A years from the time the song is Princeton University with a de- Sophomore Gabrielle Graves, Girl’s Garden, by Robert Frost written until it is published and gree in English, is the daughter also of Middleburg, and Taylor and Reis read Shakespeare’s released to the public,” said deVa- of Lorna Cooke deVaron, former Reis, a freshman from Great “Sonnet 56” to win their class- ron, who has recorded two CDs of conductor of the New England Falls, VA, were the winners in es. The other fi nalists, who had original music and composed doz- Conservatory Chorus who still English 201 and 301, respec- all been recommended by their ens of songs for others, including conducts at the age of 87. Tina tively, at the competition, held peers and qualifi ed by faculty in Foxcroft’s FoxHound Audi- judges in two previous rounds torium and judged by visiting of competition, were seniors Car Wash poets Sandra Beasley and Jo- Michael Babus (Middleburg) Continued from page 12 anna Lin Want. and Adrienne Teeley (Round Saturday afternoon’s read- Hill, VA) in English 401 com- is a real pleasure to drive.” Kaiser and The Chevrolet. ings culminated two days of petition; sophomore Grace Cox’s architect studied many You might also like to re- concerts, contests, readings Murphy (Middleburg) and ju- early twentieth-century fi rehouses place the air in your tires with and workshops organized by nior Camille Barbour (Jackson, before fi nalizing the Main Street nitrogen, just as commercial air- design. The three buildings pro- craft do. Nitrogen is not subject Foxcroft English Department MS) in English 301; sopho- vide high tech and environmen- to pressure fl uctuations, so the chair Stewart Herbert and col- mores Lindsay Allardyce (Ar- tally sound services. ride is consistent and your tires leagues Mia Noffsinger, Glenn lington, VA) and Lindsey Yales Water from each stage of the wear better. Kantz and Ruth Marshall. The (Charlotte, NC), in English wash cycle is captured and pro- Main Street has a wide vari- festival is a longtime Foxcroft 201 and freshmen Effi e Kilmer cessed through fi ve underground ety of choice of oil including Mo- tradition but was named in (Westhampton Beach, NY) and reclamation tanks so it is fresh bile One synthetic oil. honor of Bergan, a beloved Jessa Hurst (Bluemont, VA) for and clean before it touches your As Cox says proudly, custom- English teacher, last spring on English 101. car. ers drive away very pleased with the occasion of his retirement. Open readings rounded The soft scrubs and centri- the services and more customers In recognition of Bergan’s con- out the weekend Saturday. In a fuged, mineral-free and spot- are arriving every day. free fresh-water rinse ensure that “Business has grown much tribution to the poetic life of session refl ecting the diversity nothing in the wash process will more quickly than I ever expect- the School, Herbert, Kantz and of the Foxcroft community, damage your car’s paint or shine ed,” Cox said. “We’ve only been the many students who had 15 students and teachers read on sunny, steamy or inclement open for two and a half months Bergan for English 101 stood poetry in languages other than days, and every possible option and we’re very pleased with the and recited “Invictus” Friday English, ranging from French including Rain-X, spray wax, response.” evening to kick off the fi rst fes- and German to Mandarin, Ha- sealant, clear coat enhancer and a Main Street Car Wash and tival bearing his name. waiian and Krygis . Faculty hand buff are available. Lube is located just west of South The festival kicked off Fri- sharing original poems and fa- Each service is named for Riding at the corner of US Route day night with a free-wheeling vorite published poems. automobiles that loom large in 50 and Elk Lick Road. Telephone evening of performance poetry motoring legacy like The Nash, this state-of-the art car center at and coffee-house entertain- The Hudson, The Plymouth, The 703 327 7780. www.mbecc.com www.mbecc.com Page 20 Middleburg Eccentric • February 28, 2008 ~ March 27, 2008 Middleburg Eccentric • February 28, 2008 ~ March 27, 2008 Page 21

www.mbecc.com www.mbecc.com Page 22 Middleburg Eccentric • February 28, 2008 ~ March 27, 2008 Middleburg Eccentric • February 28, 2008 ~ March 27, 2008 Page 23 Parents & Progeny Orthopedic Munnings Council Continued from page 12 Continued from page 3 Continued from page 13 nthony Del Rosso, a helping them whenever I can. I’m most portable models available, dian Cavalry Brigade in France as handsome, had a Chelsea studio and who commissioned his painting, was President of the Royal Academy in house. There, he was reportedly “quite 4th grade student at really looking forward to this new and with surgery privileges at both an offi cial war artist. Forty-fi ve of was very glamorous. very aware of their importance. 1944, the year he was knighted, his friendly” and offered “to make coffee” St. John School, re- stage in my career. I’ll still travel Reston and Fairfax, he’s ready to his canvasses were exhibited at the It was the time of John Singer In time, Munnings’ American tenure was not without controversy. for everyone. cently celebrated a back to Atlanta for a couple days get to work, seeing patients at his Royal Academy and one, in particu- Sargent’s “imperial portraits in state- clientele received a tremendous He did not hide his dislike When the Headleys began their birthday.A In lieu of presents, it every few weeks to work with offi ce and making house-calls. lar, his portrait of General J.E.B. See- ly surroundings” of the “…armies of boost when he was asked to serve on for modern art, nor did he “mince appraisals, however, witnesses say Mr. Archibald became angry or upset, and read on Anthony’s party invita- some patients down there, and I While his offi ce hours will be ley on his charger Warrior inspired offi cers, offi cials and wealthy Amer- the 1924 Pittsburgh Exhibition Jury. words.” might even do a little bit of con- Monday through Friday from 9-5, Queen Mary’s brother, Lord Athlone icans,” according to Trumball. During the trip, he met Paul Mellon. He simply believed that “…pic- ordered everyone to leave the house. tion to his friends, you could sulting with Bubba Tyer of the Bishop stresses that patients and One of the Middleburg Police of- feel free to make a donation to to commission him. It was this com- “Royals began to want to follow Almost ten years before he painted tures are to fi ll a man’s soul with ad- ficers, Headley noted, agreed that Ar- Redskins during the season, but potential patients should feel free mission that demonstrated his ability Princess Alice’s lead and commis- his portrait. miration and sheer joy, not to bewil- chibald was within his rights to order the school’s library! Boy, did I’m excited about being a real lo- to reach out to him. as an action equine portrait painter sioned Munnnings to paint glamor- Munnings began to tire of der and daze him.” everyone out and helped escort the group they follow through! The Hunt- cal resource.” “If I’m not in the offi ce, my and assured him of a fl ow of com- ous society equestrian portraits that portraiture, but he knew it was the No one attending the NSL’s outside. er Library at St. John School Bishop foresees working with personal cell phone number is on missions which brought money and could also become potent political “bread and butter” for artists. Even Munnings Symposium was either Then, at around 3:30 or 4:00 PM, received the following: Three a wide array of patients with a the answering machine. There’s a fame. tools to counter balance the growing though he would have preferred to bewildered or dazed. Their pleasure witnesses say, Mr. Archibald again Audiobooks - From the Mixed- wide array of ailments, everything good reason for that: I want to be Angus Trumball, curator of unease with Bolshevism and Ger- paint landscapes, he continued to and delight were well expressed, by emerged from house, and asked to speak from riding mishaps to tennis el- available and I want people to feel paintings and sculpture at the Yale man origins. With new titles like take portrait commissions. Stella A. Walker in her book, “Sport- to the two Middleburg Police officers. up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frank- Standing on Archibald’s porch, weiler, A Wrinkle in Time, Peter bow, from golf-induced wrist and free to contact me when they need Center for British Art in New Ha- the Duke of Windsor, and a stunning Trumble recounted a story about ing Art.” shoulder injuries to twisted ankles. my help.” ven, Connecticut, began his remarks Munnings portrait, George III could Paul Mellon’s request to Munnings “…his splendid studies of words were again exchanged, and wit- and the Shadow Thieves, and He’s also enthusiastic about the While the closest orthope- nesses report that Mr. Archibald appeared the book Peter and the Secret of about Sir Alfred by discussing in de- ensure that his German relations to “remove a willow” in the right rough cobs and gipsy lads, the super- to push one of the officers. chance to work with some of the dist was all the way in Warrenton tail his painting of “Paul Mellon on were as English as possible at time fi eld of the portrait. lative expertise of “The Return from Archibald was then, by all accounts, the Rundoon. For his generos- area schools, helping out when before Bishop’s practice opened, Dublin,” which he described as “… when ‘Englishness’ was very impor- “It was not a willow,” replied Ascot” with the Windsor greys, his arrested, charged with being “drunk in ity, Anthony will be recognized they need someone of his abilities. Middleburg and the surrounding one of Munnings’ masterpieces.” tant.” Sir Alfred, “but a Pollard oak, and, studies of heavyweight-carriers and public,” and taken to the County Jail in by his school and he will know Now that Bishop has taken area now have a world-class re- Mellon commissioned Mun- Sir Alfred painted precisely the he would do nothing further to the robust foxhunters and racing two- Leesburg. possession of a Portable Digital source literally in their backyard. In the absence of a negotiated settle- St.. John’s School Birthday Boy Gives Gift to the Hunter Library that he helped make the Hunter nings when he was 24 years old. At proper portraits for the Royals during painting.” year-olds, were to bring to equestrian library a better place! X-ray Unit, an Elkin, one of the the time, Munnings was dashingly this time, and Paul Mellon’s mother, Although Munnings was elected art of the 20th century a brilliance of ment, any final decision on the facts in the case may well be the result of court pro- achievement not seen since the ep- ceedings. och of George Stubbs.” Middleburg Library Sir Alfred Munnings would, un- Pink Box Visitor Center doubtedly be pleased to be in such good company. After much debate over the fate and Advisory Board Announces funding of the town’s visitor center dur- ing the fiscal crisis of 2007, the building $1,000 Scholarship WHOA itself has been sold. It’s former owner, the non-profit National Sporting Library in- Continued from page 10 herited the building from the late George Ohrstrom in 2005. The town was, re- iddleburg Li- in Middleburg, Marshall, It’s a good bet that doing so portedly not given a chance to purchase brary Advi- Delaplane, The Plains, would make a change for the better, the property. sory Board is Aldie, Upperville, Philo- and any people who would do that The Town, however, continues to accepting ap- mont, Bluemont, or Paris, would at least be as kind as a horse. rent, maintain and equip the center, and plicationsM for its 2008 and must have a library John Flannery is a member of Town Council still appoints members to a “Pink Box Advisory Committee.” College Book Scholar- card. Applications are the Loudoun Horse Association, rode Audrey Bergner, Mary Kay Gar- ship. The winning candi- available at the library, with the Middleburg Hunt, and was a wood, Rita Lang and Dana Reuter were date will receive $1,000 at local high schools director for the Washington Interna- re-appointed to that Committee. JoAnn for college textbooks. from guidance counsel- tional Horse Show; comments may Hazard and Susan Webb declined re- be forwarded to [email protected] appointment, leaving two vacancies for The scholarship recog- ors, and on the internet at Council to fill. nizes academic achieve- http://www.loudoun.gov/ Health Center ment, community service, Portals/0/docs/Library/ Remarkable Change Karen Jackson and Jane James and love of literature. MLAB-Scholarship2008. were appointed to the Town’s “Health Continued from page 11 Center Advisory Board.” Applicants must be high pdf Applications are due And for the first time since last school seniors who reside by May 1st. year’s financial crisis, the Board has “Our constitution,” she recommended that the town allocate said, “was written to expand a $15,000 contribution to nine non- as our hearts do.” profit organizations serving Middleburg. LOUDOUN COUNTY Loudoun Supervisor An- Amounts ranging from $500 to $3,000 drea McGimsey hadn’t made were approved unanimously for distribu- 4-H JUNIOR CAMP, up her mind when she arrived tion. at the dinner, but decided that Mandatory Water and Hillary was her candidate in Sewer Connections JUNE 22-26 the Virginia primary. Mike Turner, from Water- Council also continued its ongoing ford, a 10th district congres- discussion of how to best structure an or- oudoun County 4- sense of independence, re- dinance banning private wells and septic H Junior Camp is sponsibility, self-confidence, sional candidate, confided, “I systems within Town limits. the perfect place for respect for others, and an want a picture with Obama.” Significant changes to the ordi- Obama on stage declared nance were discussed, including that your child to expe- increased appreciation for himself an unabashed “hope- rienceL the finest in summer the natural environment. 4- would: “1) NOT require connection monger” for those who were if a stream crossing that requires a per- camp life. Traditional and H Junior Camp is accredited “tired of being let down,” es- mit for wetlands were involved; 2) set innovative programs, pro- through the strict standard of pecially when it came to “a a 6% minimum on interest charged for fessional staff, and comfort- the American Camping As- war that never should have liens; 3) require regular inspections of been authorized and never any private sewer systems remaining in able facilities await campers sociation and exceeds their the Town; 4) allow all current well us- at the Northern Virginia 4-H requirements for the prop- been waged.” ers to continue to use their wells until a Educational Center in Front er administration, person- Obama promised the change of use in their property; 5) offer Royal. nel, program, health care, crowd “…we are going to be a discount on the town’s hook-up fees for Operated by the Loudoun and aquatics of a residential united after this primary elec- early compliance tion no matter who wins.” Hearings and a vote on a new draft County Extension 4-H Pro- camp. There was talk of change, of the ordinance are expected soon. gram, summer youth camp is Loudoun County 4-H Ju- and evidence that it wasn’t all open to all youth ages 9 - 13 nior Camp will be June 22-26 talk. INOVA Update years. Following with the 4- this year and is open to all Former Governor Doug Randall Kelley, CEO of INOVA H mission to foster positive youth ages 9-13 in Loudoun Wilder, the first black Gov- Loudoun Hospital, gave council a detailed youth development through County. The cost is $185 per ernor, summed it up, “Can update of his organization’s ongoing ac- you imagine how far we have tivities to extend and improve healthcare a “learn-by-doing” philoso- child. If you are interested in the County. Particularly well received phy, campers experience a in receiving a camp packet come, Virginia?” were his reports on INOVA’s plans to in- five-day, four-night camp please contact the Extension In truth, no one could vest more than $200 million to expand its think of anything else. facilities and services. full of activities and learning. Office at (703) 777-0373 or Can you? Swimming, canoeing, hiking, by email at [email protected]. John is a democratic ac- New Middleburg Police Officer arts & crafts, archery, volley- Camp packets will be sent tivist who attended the Jef- Earlier in the evening Chief Web- ball, cooking, the list goes on out on March 15th or you can ferson-Jackson Day Dinner ber had introduced a new member of the and on! download a packet from our in Richmond with his wife, force to Council, Paul Brenner, formerly with the Fauquier County Sheriff’s De- Youth campers benefit website http://loudoun4h. Holly. Comments may be for- partment. Asked how he liked the work from a summer camp experi- pbwiki.com after March warded to [email protected] so far, Brenner noted that Middleburg ence in many ways, but most 15th. was “ . . .everything a little town should campers establish a greater be; everything you hope it is. It’s great.” www.mbecc.com www.mbecc.com Page 24 Middleburg Eccentric • February 28, 2008 ~ March 27, 2008 Middleburg Eccentric • February 28, 2008 ~ March 27, 2008 Page 25 Union League Continued from page 1 its way to becoming both His talk, illustrated a successful and memo- by excellent maps of rable event. troop movements during Burden noted how the “Small but Impor- honored he was to be tant Riots, of June 10-27, invited to speak at the 1863” was well-received Union League’s first and followed by a lively meeting and spoke brief- question and answer ses- ly about how important sion, revealing just how it is for everyone to sup- much alive the issues of port the work of the Civil the mid-nineteenth cen- War Preservation Trust, tury remain along the and especially their ef- foothills and still-critical forts to save and protect gateways to the passes of the Aldie Middleburg, the Blue Ridge. Upperville and Unison battlefields, all consid- ered endangered by the Trust.

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A variety of bacteria can at Frying Pan Jumpers Show MS, Diplomate ACVIM that are needed for the first several be responsible for this type of infec- weeks of life) further impairs a foal’s tion thereby requiring treatment with oxcroft School rid- coached by Director of Rid- clinic conducted by mem- neumonia and other lower immune responses and results in in- a broad spectrum (effective against a ers Sunday dominat- ing Nelly Sheehand and bers of Lake Erie College’s respiratory tract infections creased vulnerability to respiratory wide range of microorganisms) an- ed the Children’s/ Assistant Laurie Feickert, Equine Studies Department. in foals can result not only infection. Management influences, tibiotic therapy consisting of a single Adult Jumpers class scored a stunning six-place The college students and in substantial expense and such as the stresses of weaning (dis- drug, such as Naxcelä, or a combina- Fof the Just Jumpers Horse sweep in the Power and teachers, who traveled from Pinconvenience to the owner but can continuation of breast feeding), sales tion of drugs, such as penicillin and Show at Frying Pan Farm Speed event of the compe- Lake Erie’s campus near ultimately be fatal. Unfortunately, preparation, transport and/or confine- amikacin. As a result of research done Park in Herndon, VA. Se- tition. Stone won the event, Cleveland, OH, worked these conditions are very common, af- ment in crowded or dusty conditions, here at the Equine Medical Center, a nior Rachael Livermore of followed senior Chelsy Coil closely with more than a fecting as many as 30% percent of all can increase susceptibility. nebulizer (spraying device) is often McLean VA, won the Time- (Middelburg, VA), Liver- dozen Foxcroft students on horses in their first year of life. When discussing foal pneumo- used to deliver antibiotics directly to First Round and placed in more, Szamborski, and ju- all aspects of riding and Why are these conditions so nia, it is useful to think in terms of the lungs, a method of delivery which the three other events to niors Katy Hurst (Bluemont, horsemanship. A number prevalent? Recent research has con- two sets of circumstances — the neo- appears to speed recovery in many earn Champion of Division VA) and Louisa Fruehauf of top riders and teachers firmed that foals are slightly deficient nate (foals younger than four weeks) neonates. In addition to antibiotic honors while juniors Mar- (Denver, CO) For complete conduct clinics at Foxcroft, in their immune responses putting and older foals (aged four or more treatment, anti-inflammatory therapy guerite Szamborski (South- Foxcroft results, go to www. whose riding program is them at risk for infection by certain weeks). using drugs such as BanamineÔ may east, NY) and Ansley Stone foxcroft.org. among the best in indepen- types of organisms. The failure to re- In neonates, pneumonia is most aid in controlling lung inflammation, (Islamorada, FL) tied for The outstanding per- dent school. ceive at birth adequate amounts of co- often associated with a severe bacterial improving lung function and increas- Reserve Champion. formance came a day after lostrum (the thin, yellow, milky fluid infection throughout the body but may ing patient comfort. Unlike bacterial rarely in newborn foals, but is often exacerbating the inflammation within Foxcroft students, Foxcroft hosted a daylong secreted by the mare’s mammary also occur as a result of breathing milk pneumonia, viral pneumonia occurs fatal due to the severity of the inflam- the lungs. Ill foals should never un- mation in the lungs. There are no ef- dergo stressful events such as wean- fective antiviral medications available, ing, transport or sales. Temperature Pony mania Opens in Bluemont so treatment of these foals consists pri- control is also very important as foals marily of supportive care to maintain with pneumonia have trouble regu- here can I buy “I was also being asked encourages riders to reach lung function and minimize stress. All lating their body temperature and are a pony saddle? constantly by parents of new goals. Having trained neonates being treated for pneumonia vulnerable to hyperthermia, especially Is there a lo- young riders about the best in the UK under the auspic- must be closely monitored in order to during the summer months. Environ- cal store that place to buy riding cloth- es of the British Horse Soci- stocksW pony size blankets? ing” Pamela adds. ety (BHS) and Association ensure that the prescribed medications mental management is best achieved and treatments do not cause adverse by turnout in a small grass paddock Where should I shop for my Pony Mania is the an- of British Riding Schools side effects. and/or by providing a stall with low kids riding boots? swer to all those ques- (ABRS) her teaching cre- The second type of respiratory dust bedding, such as pine shavings, Just some of the questions tions and more. Our range dentials are built on a very infections are those more commonly rather than straw. Prolonged rest is which led Pamela Smith, of young rider clothing is firm foundation and com- observed in older foals, from one to often required in these cases, as in- owner of Serene Acres rid- durable, practical and af- mitment to excellence. two months of age until weaning. flammation remains in the lungs even ing barn in Bluemont, to fordable. Pamela has been That same level of com- Bacterial pneumonia in these foals is after the offending infectious agent has venture into a new business very selective in choosing mitment and professional- typically associated with a different been eliminated. – Pony Mania. merchandise which she or ism is evident in her desire population of bacteria than is seen Pneumonia in foals is a very se- Pony Mania is the new- her daughter would wear – to create a tack store which in newborns, frequently involving rious ailment and should be treated as est tack store in the area Harry Hall, Tuff Rider and meets local needs for local the Streptococcus zooepidemicus an emergency condition requiring im- – located in the center of Mountain Horse. riders. and Rhodococcus equi organisms. A mediate medical attention. Symptoms the charming village of Pamela has built up a Don’t forget to add slightly different antibiotic regimen of respiratory distress include increas- Bluemont on Snickersville very successful barn, Serene Pony Mania to your list of may be employed in these cases us- es in the rate of breathing, difficulty Turnpike. It specializes in Acres in Bluemont, with local tack stores which help ing oral antibiotics such as erythro- breathing or an inability to tolerate everything for ponies and many hundreds of young support a thriving equine mycin and rifampin. However, other exercise. Due to their delicate nature, young riders. There are a riders passing through her industry in this beautiful antibiotic regimens can be prescribed foals that are brought in to the Marion range of quality and afford- arena in the past 4 years. part of the country we call based upon the overall assessment of duPont Scott Equine Medical Center able pony saddles as well as She has established a niche home. the attending veterinarian. Although for critical care are always seen first bridles, martingales, girths business which offers a Pamela can be contact- still relatively rare in this group, viral by members of the hospital’s internal etc – all in pony sizes! family friendly and profes- ed at Pony Mania on 540 pneumonias are more common in medicine team. All of our internal “I have many ponies at sional environment to ex- 554 8818. You can e-mail older foals. Viral infections cause pul- medicine faculty are board certified the farm which are used for plore the passion for riding her at shop@pony-mania. monary inflammation and can impair by the American College of Veteri- riding lessons and I found it in this area. Pamela has em- com or visit the store Mon- immunity thereby predisposing foals nary Internal Medicine and specialize really difficult to find a lo- phasized that riding should day to Saturday from 10am to subsequent bacterial infections in in the physiologic interaction among cal store that stocked pony be fun but does not com- to 5pm (6pm on Wednesday the lungs. Treatment in cases of sus- internal body systems in foals includ- tack in a range of sizes” promise her very high stan- and Thursday). pected viral respiratory infections in ing respiratory disease. Owners may says Pamela. dards of horse safety as she older foals consists of anti-inflamma- call 703/771-6800 to inquire about the tory therapy and supportive care. neonatal and foal care services offered Anne Dewar of Potomac Falls receives award The challenge for the attend- or to schedule a consultation. ing veterinarian lies in determining from Virginia Tech’s Regional College whether the primary problem is viral Dr. McKenzie is an assistant pro- or bacterial in nature. This determina- fessor of equine medicine at Virginia of Veterinary Medicine tion is initially made by reviewing the Tech’s Marion duPont Scott Equine patient’s history, conducting a physi- Medical Center. He can be reached he 24th annual Vir- Virginia residents achieving Va., and the Avrum Gudelsky cal examination and analyzing the at [email protected]. To view his ginia Tech Virginia- academically, involved in com- Veterinary Center at College foal’s blood. Some cases may require online profile, visit www.equinemedi- Maryland Regional munity service, who have good Park, home of the Center for further diagnostic evaluation, such calcenter.net. Virginia Tech’s Marion College of Veterinary character and fi nancial need. Government and Corporate as x-rays, ultrasound examination duPont Scott Equine Medical Center TMedicine Annual Awards Cer- The Virginia-Maryland Re- Veterinary Medicine. The VM- and a tracheal wash (the collection of is a premier full-service equine hos- emony was recently held in the gional College of Veterinary RCVM annually enrolls ap- sterile secretions from the trachea). pital located in Leesburg, Va., that of- college center. Medicine (VMRCVM) is a proximately 500 Doctor of Vet- Unfortunately, it is very difficult to de- fers advanced specialty care, 24-hour After a welcome and in- two-state, three-campus pro- erinary Medicine and graduate finitively diagnose viral pneumonia. emergency treatment and diagnostic troduction from Dr. Grant fessional school operated by students, is a leading biomedi- Special tests such as viral isolation, services for all ages and breeds of Turnwald, assistant dean for the land-grant universities of cal and clinical research cen- polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test- horses. One of three campuses that academic affairs, 146 students Virginia Tech in Blacksburg ter, and provides professional ing for viral genetic material and the comprise the Virginia-Maryland Re- were presented with 79 differ- and the University of Maryland continuing education services repeated testing of the foal’s blood for gional College of Veterinary Medi- ent scholarships and awards to- at College Park. for veterinarians practicing increasing levels of antibodies to the cine, the center and its team of equine taling over $431,000. Its fl agship facilities, based throughout the two states. virus are often required for a definitive specialists are committed to providing During the ceremony, Anne at Virginia Tech, include the Virginia Tech, the most diagnosis. exceptional treatment to patients, su- Dewar of Potomac Falls, Va., Veterinary Teaching Hospital, comprehensive university in The most important component perior service to clients and cutting- was presented the Herman and which treats more than 40,000 Virginia, is dedicated to qual- of supportive care for all foals affected edge research to the equine industry. Mildred Corder Award. animals annually. ity, innovation, and results to by pneumonia is rest. Activity is likely The Herman and Mildred Other campuses include the the commonwealth, the nation, to worsen their respiratory distress by Corder Award is an award es- Marion duPont Scott Equine and the world. tablished to provide funds to Medical Center in Leesburg, www.mbecc.com www.mbecc.com Page 28 Middleburg Eccentric • February 28, 2008 ~ March 27, 2008 Middleburg Eccentric • February 28, 2008 ~ March 27, 2008 Page 29 Faces & Places Family Valentine’s Day Dance Middleburg Community Center, February 8, 2008 Photos by Dee Dee Hubbard

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Albert’s Corner ence you make. For those of Other Cat you considering bringing a will be fine. A monthly column for people who share Their rescued animal into a home We’ll all make homes with four-legged friends. with pets, please know that sure of that. er life will become stressful introductions are often easy. But we now try to be somewhat of an I have barked from the for both animals. Ironically, Even when they are hard, the know that sometimes it takes expert about all things top of my lungs that every- all of us dogs have learned to reward is worth the work. more than a big heart to cre- dog, but I am not an ex- one who can adopt, rescue adjust. Without Sneaky’s seal That said, it’s always a good ate a big family. pert about all things cat. or foster should do so. I still of approval, however, it’s idea to minimize the risk up Albert, a Jack Russell So,I when my people decided feel absolutely 100% the still a delicate situation. front. Read all you can about Terrier, is Chairman of the to foster a cat a few months same about that topic. I have, Many of you who read introducing animals into a Board of Wylie Wagg, a shop ago, I was concerned. Their however, realized that ample this column have great big new environment. Become for dogs, cats, and their friend had an unexpected preparation for the existing hearts and many of you have an expert about cat/cat, dog/ people, in Middleburg and health crisis and the cat was family pets is critical. If even enough room in your hearts dog, and dog/cat relations. Fairfax. Email him at albert- in danger of having to be put one existing pet indicates that and homes to adopt and fos- Most of all, know that a little [email protected]. down, so they stepped in. there could be a problem, it’s ter. I applaud you and thank advance preparation can go a (What’s that old saying about important to consider wheth- you so much for the differ- long, long way. good intentions?) I have always called our family cat by the simple name of “Sneaky” because that is what she is. I decided to call the foster kitty “Other Cat.” These, of course, are not the names my people call them, but I’m a dog and I do not dignify cats with proper names. Other Cat is primarily quiet and low-key. For the most part, he leaves the dogs of the house alone, but that does not mean that we have not formed our own relation- ships with him. My beloved Isabelle is actually affection- ate with Other Cat. Even the alpha dog has decided to tol- erate him completely. The problem, you see, has noth- ing to do with any of the dogs. The problem is Sneaky. From what I understand, my people would keep Other Cat if Sneaky could learn to live with him. That, however, does not seem to be in the works. We all hope that Other Cat will find a forever home soon. For the time being, however, we’re learning a lot of valuable lessons. Sneaky hates Other Cat and makes her disdain quite clear on an hourly basis. It’s ugly and shocking, and not at all what any of us expected. Hissing, growling and flying fur have become commonplace in our normally peaceful home. To cope, we’ve learned about creating safe territo- ries for Other Cat that are off-limits to Sneaky. We’ve learned about slow and brief introductions that take place over weeks or even months. We’ve learned not to force any issues or hope for fast re- sults. In short, we’ve learned that bringing a new animal into the home can require the kind of strategic planning and patience generally reserved for the battlefield. www.mbecc.com www.mbecc.com Page 38 Middleburg Eccentric • February 28, 2008 ~ March 27, 2008 Middleburg Eccentric • February 28, 2008 ~ March 27, 2008 Page 39 Sales•Rental•Services

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