Tate Charges Dropped National Sporting Library Political Fallout Heavy Coaching Weekend Page 34 Daniel Morrow He Would Have Fought and Won the Case for Tate in Court

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Middleburg’s Only Locally Owned and Operated Newspaper Volume 4 Issue 7 www.mbecc.com October 25, 2007 ~ November 21, 2007 Tate Charges Dropped National Sporting Library Political Fallout Heavy Coaching Weekend Page 34 Daniel Morrow he would have fought and won the case for Tate in court. pecial Prosecutor Matthew Britton Asked if Britton might not have been hop- dropped all charges of election fraud and ing for a plea bargain in the case, MacMahon perjury against former Middleburg Vice- shot back: “He knew that would never happen; Mayor, Mark Tate, at a Monday, October that we would try the case no matter how long it 15S hearing in Loudoun County Circuit Court. took; and that we would win.” Britton told Circuit Court Judge Herman A. If Britton re-fi led the case, MacMahon con- Whisenant that the “appearance” of impropriety tinued, Tate was still innocent, he would still by Loudoun County Commonwealth’s Attorney defend him, and the Commonwealth would still Jim Plowman played a major role in his deci- lose. sion, noting later that By all accounts, Special Prosecutor Britton he would “re-submit” had great diffi culty even articulating the specif- the charges to a “new ics of the eleven charges against Tate, and thus, grand jury.” found it diffi cult to provide Tate’s defense with Without ob- a clear notion of the evidence supporting what- jection, Judge ever those charges might have been. Whisenant quickly Judge John F. Daffron admitted in open court agreed to grant Brit- that he’d tried no less than three times to deci- ton’s motion to drop all pher the Commonwealth’s “bill of particulars” charges against Tate. outlining the Commonwealth’s charges and the Tate expressed his pleasure with evidence supporting the Loudoun County Grand the decision. Jury’s indictments. Problems with Britton’s Case At a hearing on September 21, clearly frus- trated, Daffron gave Britton less than a week to Tate’s attorney, Ed MacMahon produce something intelligible, or, in the judge’s of Middleburg told the Eccentric he words, a “more particular bill of particulars.” believed Britton dropped the charges No one, in the history of the Common- against Tate for another reason as wealth, MacMahon noted further, had ever been well: Tate was innocent and Britton charged with felony fraud and perjury on the had little or no chance of making basis of even clearly-defi ned fi nancial reporting ill-defi ned, worse-documented, and errors. In particular, he noted, there was no clearly politically motivated charges basis in law for charges of perjury. There are stick in front of jury of Tate’s peers. penalties for making mistakes, or filing late Had Britton not dropped the charges against Tate, MacMahon said, Continued Page 10 Christmas Spirit Lives in Middleburg Tradition Horses and Hounds and Fire Trucks and music and Santa and Much, Much More nce you begin your children with fire trucks, floats and marching holiday season groups. with Christmas in The Corgi Corps and festive holiday wagons Middleburg, you’ll filled with children from schools near and far are Owant to return year after year highlights of the parade. Children of all ages to the traditional festivities in love to see every kind of animal one can imagine a classic Hunt Country Village from llamas and miniature horses to dogs who that have become an essential are really having their day. part of the spirit of Christ- Equine aficionados are always thrilled to see mas for small children, world the stately coaches of impeccable origin, spirited travelers and citizens far and riders and antique autos in pristine and sparkling wide. condition, but they really don’t want to miss the Festivities begin at 8 a.m., formally dressed members of The Middleburg Saturday, December 1st with breakfast with Hunt when they make their way from The Red Santa and a silent auction at Middleburg El- Fox Inn down Washington Street. ementary School. “Christmas in Middleburg is a wonder- Water Emergency This year, for the first time, The Loudoun ful tradition,” said Parade Co-Chairman and Symphony Brass Ensemble will entertain Middleburg Eccentric Founder and Editor Dee visitors from the new Christmas tree at the Dee Hubbard. “We owe so much to the small In Effect Middleburg Methodist Church. group of dedicated Middleburg citizen who Between seventy-five and one hundred originated the event. It’s become a hallmark of Page 4 members of The Middleburg Hunt and doz- Virginia tradition, a classic series of events that ens of excited hounds make a spectacular really build the spirit of the season for all who ride through the village at 11 a.m., and after attend whether they’re local or from countries hayrides, choir performances, an art show, around the world.” the Garden Club’s Christmas Flower & Greens Sheila Johnson, who is co-chairman this Show and the Craft Show, the Christmas Parade year, is directly responsible for the addition of Jox, Rox and Sox begins at 3 p.m. The spectacular day draws to the Loudoun Symphony Brass Ensemble for this a close as Santa takes wishes from children on Continued Page 8 an old fashioned porch at the corner of West Washington and North Madison Streets. PRST STD Santa Claus reigns supreme over the Request in homes by Thursday 10/25/07 US POSTAGE PAID POSTAL CUSTOMER BURKE VA Christmas Parade an accurate reflection a PERMIT NO 029 PagePage 21 4 truly beautiful region of the world that re- veres its history and whose leading citizens are determined to preserve the feeling of an old fashioned, small town event that delights Editor’s Desk: Page 12 • Faces & Places: Page 32 • Friends for Life: Page 44  

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P.O. Box 1768 Middleburg, VA 20118 540-687-3200 Now is the Time for Alternative Energy Solutions fax 540-687-8035 www.mbecc.com [email protected] How to be self sufficient, build incentives and make a difference Cover Photo Go Green Middleburg by Dee Dee Hubbard Jack A. Holz, Jr. their electrical energy usage. easier installation, providing you have Editor In Chief The process was actually pretty suffi cient land to accommodate the Dee Dee Hubbard ~ [email protected] here has been much hand easy. racks. wringing recently regarding The solar provider (the company From the initial consultation to Design & Production Director both Global Warming and the that designs and installs the system) the moment the McCormick’s were Jay Hubbard Dominion Power high volt- came to the farm and sat down with “on-line” took about six weeks. Once Publisher ageT towers cutting across the country- the McCormick’s to fi nd out exactly installed, many solar panels carry war- consumption has been, on average, Dan Morrow side. You can sense the anxiety level what they wanted. The main questions ranties for up to 25 years, and typical- lower than the typical household, and rise whenever these topics come up are; how much electricity are you now ly have a life expectancy of 30 years Copyright ©2007 All rights reserved. No part of because of this, it was not as costly for Middleburg Eccentric may be reproduced without for discussion. using in kilowatt hours per year; what or longer. There are no moving parts them to eliminate most, if not all, of written permission of the Eccentric LLC. Middleburg It is believed that a large portion percentage of that usage do you want and very little, if any, maintenance. Eccentric is not responsible for unsolicited manu- their electrical demand from Domin- scripts or artwork. Middleburg Eccentric reserves the of global warming may be caused to offset, 25%, 50%, 100%; do you In fact, solar panels will often outlast ion Power with the solar panels. right to accept or reject any and all copy. Middleburg by, among other things, carbon emis- want battery back-up; and how do you many home roofs. Eccentric is published monthly on the 4th Thursday Most households, however, will by Middleburg Eccentric LLC. Controlled circula- usually be looking at a 50% reduc- tion: 41,000 to Loudoun, Prince William, Fauquier & Clarke Counties. tion in power savings from the utility, We are pledged to the letter and spirit of Vir- to keep the cost of their solar system ginia’s policy for achieving equal housing opportunity throughout the Commonwealth. We encourage and within reason. support advertising and marketing programs in which Many states, such as California, there are no barriers to obtain housing because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, elderliness, familial Texas, New York, New Jersey, and status or handicap. Florida, as well as the federal govern- All real estate advertised herein is subject to Virginia’s fair housing law which makes it illegal to ment and many electrical utilities, now advertise “any preference, limitation or discrimination offer incentives for people to install because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, elderliness, familial status, handicap or intention to make solar systems in their homes. any such preferences, limitation or discrimination.” For example, if you take advan- The newspaper will not knowingly accept advertising for real estate that violates the fair housing tage of all of the available solar in- law. Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings centives/rebates in some areas of New advertised in this newspaper are available on equal opportunity basis. For more information or to fi le a hous- Jersey, they can potentially reduce the ing complaint call the Virginia Fair Housing offi ce at cost of a complete solar system up to (804) 367-8530. Toll free call (888) 551-3247. For the hearing impaired call (804) 367-9753. Email: fairhous- 50 to 70%! [email protected]. Web site: www.fairhousing. Unfortunately, Virginia has been vipnet.org slow to follow other leaders in solar incentives, and currently does not offer any incentives for residential solar systems. This will hopefully change in the near future as Dominion Power continue requesting increases in the prices they can charge their customers per kilowatt hour and keep pushing for the installation of high voltage towers across the Piedmont. The best way to get residential solar incentives in Virginia is to con- sions from coal-fi red electrical plants; plan to fi nance your system. When the sun is shining during tact your legislator and ask them to and Dominion Power claims the need After gathering the initial in- the day, the solar panels are provid- support and pass legislation to make for the new power lines is increased formation, a site study was then per- ing energy to cover the power needs the incentives available now. consumption of electricity in our fast formed to determine the feasibility of of the McCormick’s home. After the Imagine if 100,000 households in growing suburbs. roof installation, such as; how much sun sets, the storage batteries provide Northern Virginia followed the Mc- What is clear is that Americans’ roof area does the house have; which power in the evenings. Cormick’s lead. This could potentially appetite for electrical energy use is way does the roof face (southern ex- The McCormick’s electrical pan- reduce the number of coal-fi red gener- rising exponentially and our environ- posure is best); what is the slope of el is still connected to the Dominion ation plants now required, or eliminate ment is suffering from it. the roof; are there any obstacles, such Power grid, so if they need more en- the need for the power towers. The advent of these events has as trees or other structures that might ergy than the solar panels or batteries Solar panels are not inexpensive, many people asking themselves, what create shade on the panels; and exactly can provide, they have back-up. If the and the return on investment can span can I do to counteract these seemingly how many panels would be required to McCormick’s solar panels produce a decade or more. The idea is not that overwhelming issues? Two local peo- meet the expected demand of the cus- more energy than needed, the extra you will necessarily save money in the ple looked at the problem and decided tomer. energy is pushed back out onto the short term, but that you are making a to act. As it turned out, the roof of the Dominion Power grid, essentially run- social investment now and for the next Dr’s. Willie and Lydia McCor- McCormick’s house would not ac- ning the electrical meter backwards generations to come. mick investigated alternative energy commodate all of the solar panels (called net metering), which allows It’s the kind of investment that sources, and, after thorough research, necessary to meet their requirements, the McCormick’s to reduce or even makes you believe that one person re- decided to install solar panels and col- so they took the second option, install- eliminate their power bill. ally can make a difference, and that lection batteries at their farm outside ing the solar panels on post-mounted Willie and Lydia have always feels good. of Middleburg. Their idea was to be- racks in their yard. While this option been strict about electrical conserva- Jack Holz, Jr. is a Certifi ed Solar come totally self-suffi cient regarding will add to the cost, it can make for tion in their home. Their electrical Distributor

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Daniel Morrow tion Authority (LCSA) to run the business users. town’s water and sewer system. Once the new Salamander Water Emergency According to the contract, water and sewer systems are built, declared during the approved by the LCSA board on Schiro noted, the Town’s total an- October 11 regular September 13, the County will nual operating costs will roughly monthly meeting of the take over the day-to-day opera- double. The new $5,000,000 AMiddleburg Town Council re- tion and management of Middle- wastewater treatment facility, mains in effect until further no- burg’s Water and Sewer system alone, will cost roughly $300,000 tice. effective November 1, 2007. per year to run. Council unanimously de- Both Middleburg and the County If the one-year trial works, clared a “Level B Water Emer- retain the right to cancel the con- the contract with LCSA will be gency” for the Town, effectively tract on 30-day’s notice. renewed, and Middleburg’s two prohibiting nearly all “outside” Town Administrator Jerry utility system employees will uses of municipal water. Schiro has long advised shifting become full time employees of Restrictions became effective responsibility for Middleburg’s LCSA. on Tuesday, October 16. utilities to the larger, better- Council member Robinson Town offi cials say outside staffed, better-equipped, and more opposed the measure, she said, plants, rooted in the ground, may fl exible County organization. because she was still uncertain be watered, but only by using a The County is much better what the arrangement with LCSA t the October meeting nancial Consultants in 2000 and container, such as a watering equipped to handle the sophisti- would mean, precisely, for long- of the Middleburg Town 2001; with the Middleburg Com- can. cated new top-of-the-line waste term future of those employees. Council, Town Admin- munity Center from 2001 to 2006; The Town’s wells remain in water treatment system that will Town Administrator Jerry istrator Jerry Shiro for- and as since mid-October, 206, as mallyA announced the appointment the Town of Middleburg interim good shape, according to Town soon come on line as part of the Schiro noted that Middleburg’s of Cindy Craun Pearson to the Economic Development Director.. Administrator Jerry Schiro, but Salamander Inn project, Schiro current employees would be full-time post of Economic Devel- The daughter of former Mid- the unprecedented length of the noted. “assigned” to Middleburg dur- opment Coordinator. dleburg’s Chief of Police, Charles current drought required precau- The economies of scale pro- ing the one-year trial, and would Born and raised in “Jeep” Craun and Middleburg tionary action. vided by the larger system, Schi- probably be Middleburg’s “fi rst Middleburg, Pearson is a gradu- Bank’s Olga Robertson, Pearson Once completed, the water ro noted, will help stabilize water responders” if and when they be- ate of Middleburg Elementary & is married, with three children and system for the Salamander Inn and sewer rates for Middleburg’s came LCSA employees. Loudoun County High School. two grandchildren project will put additional wa- residents and business commu- She worked at the Hill School She’s a member of Middleburg Salamander from 1984 to 2000; with Focus Fi- United Methodist Church. ter at the town’s disposal, when nity, he continued, as well as put Open Space Easement three deep wells on the Salaman- otherwise unaffordable, round- der property are transferred to the-clock resources at the Town’s Council debated at length a Town control. The Inn and Spa service. motion to alter some of the open- parcels in the midst of housing enues at some point in the future. are expected to use only a quarter Salaries for Middleburg’s space provisions of the Town’s or similarly developed areas, in- In order for Salamander to to a third of the fl ow from those two utility system employees will current agreement with Salaman- cluding Salamander’s fl ower cut- break ground for the new Inn and wells. continue to be paid by the Town der Hospitality. ting gardens, or vegetable plots, Spa, it is particularly important For further advice on the wa- during the trial run, and current In an effort to guarantee that or median strips. that easement ownership be set ter emergency, and specifi c rules employees will, in most if not open space on the Salamander The town and future prop- for roughly 190 acres on the far for Middleburg, citizens are ad- all cases, continue to serve as the property would remain “open,” erty-owner associations would northern boundary of its prop- vised to call the Town Offi ce at Town’s fi rst responders in water- no matter who sat on Middle- thus control “ownership” of those erty. 540-687-5152. system emergencies. burg’s Town Council in the fu- easements jointly. Town Attorney Liz Whiting ture, open space easements were Council Member Mark Sny- is working with both Salamander Loudoun County The town currently budgets more than $600,000 per year to to be co-held by the Town and the der was particularly concerned and Potomac Conservancy legal Sanitation Authority non-profi t Potomac Conservancy. that the open space easements teams to draft a new resolution Over a single dissenting vote, run its utilities. During the fi rst year’s trial, the town expects to The Conservancy recently in- would thus be left “at risk.” A for Council consideration at its cast by Council Member Karen dicated that it would prefer NOT “development-minded” Coun- last work session in October. Robinson, the Town also ap- reap the advantages of LCSA oversight, with little or no in- to co-own some of the easements, cil, he noted, might well be able Pearson Position Offi cial proved a one-year trial contract particularly those that would to eliminate open space in favor with the Loudoun County Sanita- crease in cost to residential or of enhancing real-estate tax rev- In recognition of her excel- “cultivated” by Salamander, or lent work as an “interim” ap- pointee, the Town hired Cindy Pearson to fi ll the Economic De- velopment Coordinator’s position formerly held by Claudia Dornin. (See page 4) Campaign Signs Town Planner and Zoning Administrator David Beniamino reported several complaints from citizens and the Loudoun County Democratic Committee about political signs placed in the public right of way, in violation of Vir- ginia Department of Transporta- tion regulations. Though detailed regulations vary slightly from jurisdiction to jurisdiction, in gen- eral such signs may be placed only on private property, only with the owner’s consent, and never on VDOT right of way. Town Treasury With year-end audits already scheduled, the Town reported $1, 548, 191 on hand in its cash accounts as of the end of Septem- ber. Starlings The Town’s pesky murmura- tion of Starlings has apparently moved south, much to the relief of residents forbidden to wash their cars, siding and walkways during the current water emergency  www.mbecc.com www.mbecc.com   

Page  Middleburg Eccentric • October ,  ~ November ,  Middleburg Eccentric • October ,  ~ November ,  Page  News of Note Middleburg conducts Shopping Survey Boy Scouts organize Shelley Duke Receives First he Mayor and Town Coun- are interested in recruiting to the obtained on the Town’s website at areas largest food drive cil have announced that Town. www.middleburg.org. Individu- Equine Center the Town of Middleburg “I am thrilled that we are fi - als who return the surveys in the ince 1988, the Boy Scouts bags outside of Middleburg resi- is conducting a Shopping nally able to send this survey“ return envelope (and include a re- of America have run dences. Service Award TSurvey of residents located in and said Mayor Betsy Allen Davis. “It turn address) will be registered for “Scouting for Food,” by • Each resident is requested to surrounding the Town limits. The has been a long time in the works. a chance to win a gift basket, do- far the largest food collec- collect any goods (canned goods helley Duke, owner and man- survey is intended to determine the I hope our residents and those in nated by the Middleburg Business Stion drive in the Northern Virginia/ are preferred) that they are willing ager of Rallywood Farm in shopping habits of area residents, the surrounding area will take the and Professional Association. Washington, DC area. to donate, place them in the pro- Middleburg, Va., has been as well as any issues that may be time to complete it since it will “We would very much appre- Scouting for Food involves vided bag and to place the bag(s) named the fi rst recipient of tens of thousands of Boy Scouts outside their front door next week, theS Marion duPont Scott Equine preventing residents from shop- give us the tools to better serve ciate your help in determining the ping in the Town. Once received, our residents and businesses.” shopping needs of our community in this area, including Troop 177, either late Friday night, November Medical Center’s Distinguished Ser- sponsored by the Marshall Ruritan 9th or early Saturday morning No- vice Award. the completed surveys will be Survey forms will be mailed so that we may work to set eco- The accolade was established compiled into a report that can be to those living within the 20118 nomic development goals and to Club. All of the food collected by vember 10th (by 8:30 a.m.). Note to recognize individuals who have distributed to area merchants and and 20117 zip codes on October achieve those goals,” said Mayor Troop 177 will go directly to local that although canned goods are generously and tirelessly provided property owners for their use in 27, 2007. It is requested that the Davis. helping local organizations such preferred, the Scouts will take any- leadership and expertise to help the making future business decisions, surveys be completed and re- For more information regard- as churches and soup kitchens in thing that is unopened in boxes or equine medical center attain a higher such as the type of merchandise to turned to the Town Hall no later ing the survey, please contact the Northern Fauquier and Southern glass jars. level of achievement in service, teach- carry, hours of operation, and the than December 1, 2007. Copies Town Offi ce at (540) 687-5152. Loudoun Counties. • Scouts from Troop 177 will ing and research. The award was pre- types of businesses that residents of the survey form may also be In particular, a substantial por- start collecting bags at 9:00 a.m. sented during a Sept. 13 meeting of tion of the food collected in the on Saturday morning, November the center’s council in recognition of Middleburg area goes to our local 10th. Duke’s extraordinary dedication and exemplary volunteer service. Seven Loaves Services, an ecu- • Our Scouts will be in pairs, “Shelley is a friend, advocate, menical food ministry that oper- in u•iform, and accompanied by and leader for the equine medical ates out of the Middleburg United parents/Adult Scout Leaders in au- center,” said Dr. Nat White, Jean El- Methodist Church (UMC). Last tomobiles. len Shehan Professor and Director. year, Scouts throughout the D.C. • Scouts will not be knocking “Her enthusiasm, tremendous efforts area collected over 822,709 pounds on resident’s doors to solicit contri- and exceptionally high standards of food, of which about 630 pounds butions. have contributed greatly to the hos- were donated by Middleburg resi- • If a house is missed, the resi- pital’s transformation into a premier dents and collected by Troop 177. dent is requested to drop their bag equine healthcare and teaching facility, and this commendation is richly This is how it works: off at Seven Loaves Services at deserved.” • On Saturday, November 3, Middleburg UMC, 15 West Wash- Duke, a member of the Virginia 2007, Scouts will distribute plastic ington Street, Middleburg, VA. Tech Board of Visitors, has spent more than 20 years working towards the betterment of equine healthcare and veterinary programs at the uni- Fashionable Friends Help versity. She has served as chair of the center’s council since 1999 and Windy Hill Foundation is credited with establishing the hos- pital’s highly successful volunteer program. n a truly beautiful late Lerner of Ayrshire Farm who hosted “Growth is a dynamic experi- summer day at Holly Hill the fashion show for three previous ence when the result is being able Farm in Middleburg, a years. Special thanks went to Tri to see and feel the fruits of one’s glamorous crowd of gen- County Feed for their generous sup- efforts,” said Duke. “I feel proud to Oerous individuals gathered to view port. represent the the Fall Collections and support the Joy and Mark Smith of Lost Windy Hill Foundation at their six Mountain Graphics provided project Aldie Church annual benefi t luncheon and fashion support, Jim Poston donated photo- show. graphic coverage, Chris Sehn created Donates 100% of The kindness of owners Lang the Silent Auction, dozens of volun- and Judy Washburn welcomed the teers gave untold hours of their time Harvest Festival standing-room-only audience to the to make the event at success and to stunningly beautiful and romantic sincere gratitude was given to Sandy Proceeds estate as they arrived from the wind- Atkins of Focus Wealth Manage- ing, tree-lined lane having driven ment and Judy Casey of the Finicky past rolling countryside and swans Filly for the conception of the idea posed perfectly on the serene pond. for the annual Fashion Show that is A delicious luncheon included such a tremendous benefi t the Windy chilled strawberry-orange soup pro- Hill Foundation. vided by Ruth’s Private Caterers; Mary Jo Jackson of the Windy and a delectable spinach salad with Hill Foundation thanked everyone in honey-mustard dressing and roasted attendance for supporting the organi- fi let of salmon courtesy of Jay Trier’s zation’s family development fund. Hidden Horse Tavern. “Your donations today will help Fashions and accessories were us give deserving Middleburg citi- ldie’s Church of Our Re- from lou lou’s and The Christmas zens and families a chance to learn deemer will once again do- Sleigh, and thanks went to dozens how to better run their lives,” Jack- nate 100% of the proceeds of supporters and contributors in- son said. “Every dollar helps people from Aldie’s Harvest Festi- cluding Nick and Kate Vanoff who in our community.” Aval Day to charities selected by the hosted last year’s event and to Sandy vestry. “In this way we bond our community and work together to help those less fortunate,” said Reverend John Sheehan. “We try to divide this support between local, national, and international organizations. This is a vital part of our mission to reach out to the world.” Citizens from all the townships and villages in Northern Virginia and beyond celebrated Fall with a day in the beautiful countryside of Aldie Saturday October 20 at the Harvest Festival centered around the historic Aldie Mill. The following charities will again receive the proceeds of Aldie Harvest Festival: Seven Loaves Food Bank, The Aldie Volunteer Fire Department, Life Line CPC, The Loudoun Abused Women’s Shelter LAWS, La Iglesia de Santa Maria, TAPS (Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors) and Angelical Relief  www.mbecc.com and Development. www.mbecc.com   

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It attends.” was so appreciated that we cre- Hubbard, who takes the reigns ated a bigger event in 1980 and, of the annual festivities this year by 1981, Christmas in Middleburg from Middleburg Bank Vice Presi- was beginning to take shape as an dent Reggie Dawson, follows a important opening to the holiday long line of dedicated Middleburg season.” volunteers who have worked since The first year, legend has it 1979 to create an hallmark event that Cissy and Dudley Bunn con- for the benefit of the entire com- tacted the Kena Scottish Temple munity. Bagpipers who played tunes in the “In 1979, Mayor Loyal Mc- street. Today, the number and vari- Millin suggested to Cissy Bunn, ety of entries in the parade provide Patty Arwine, Punkin Lee and Patty entertainment and amusement for Jackson that Middleburg needed a holiday enthusiasts of every age. Christmas celebration,” said Tyler The Kena Scottish Temple Gore, a Middleburg resident and Bagpipers who have played in merchant. the parade every year, will, once “We were having a cup of cof- again, pipe in the holidays for the 2007 festivities. For many years, Christmas in Middleburg depended on the hard work and dedication of the original organizers. Cissy Bunn and her husband, Dudley, Tyler Gore, Pun- kin Lee, Patty Arwine, Kelvy Cos- tin, Barbara Griffith, Gary Welke, Tim Dimos, Reggie Dawson and many others led and contributed to the local initiative Establishing Christmas in Middleburg as the premier, award- winning celebration it has become was no easy matter. “It took a long time to establish it,” Gore explained. “So many towns and villages wanted a Christmas Parade that we really had to work hard to ensure that our bands returned every year. There were really no Christmas celebra- tions when we started, but as we continued, we’d find that a wonderful parade entry one year would quickly be booked for a Christmas parade as far away as Williamsburg for the next year.” “If we wanted to be successful, we had to work very hard on our planning and organization early in the year, every year. It takes devo- tion and attention to detail to ensure that the events are successful and that everyone who participates is aware of how grateful we are for their help.” With a backdrop Norman Rockwell would thoroughly ap- preciate, Middleburg, Virginia is a classically beautiful American village that enjoys handsome stone buildings and charming brick and stucco storefronts. Washington Street, also known as Route 50 to weary Washington D.C. commuters, is the perfect setting for a Christmas celebration. “We owe a tremendous debt of thanks to so many merchants and generous citizens who volunteer their time, talent, facilities and funds,” said Hubbard. “Without our sponsors and their generous contributions, we simply could not keep up with increasing demand and obligations.” Middleburg Mayor Betsy Da- vis, owner of The Fun Shop who describes Christmas in Middleburg as a ‘much loved tradition,’ explained why so many visitors come back year after year. “Every year, people look forward to our holiday celebration. They return regularly to enjoy the small town Christmas atmosphere that is really exceptional here. From The members of The Middleburg Hunt riding down Washington Street with their hounds in the morning to the fabu- lous parade and Santa holding court for wide-eyed children as the sun goes down, everyone who attends leaves with a true holiday spirit in their heart.”  www.mbecc.com www.mbecc.com  Page  Middleburg Eccentric • October ,  ~ November ,  Middleburg Eccentric • October ,  ~ November ,  Page  News of Note Tate Charges Dropped From Page 1 reports, he noted, but nothing his attorney have repeatedly as- The Plowman Problem lican party and the Holtzman Vo- are “100% certain” that reports even vaguely approximating the serted was clearly lacking) such Tate and his defenders, in gel campaign. of Plowman’s conduct will be sort of inviolable oath required charges would have been thrown and out of court, have consis- Commonwealth’s Attorney referred to the Virginia State Bar for the state to punish error with out of court. tently claimed that the former Plowman, for example, had pub- Association for review and pos- the penalties due for perjury. Worse still for Britton, most Vice Mayor was the victim of licly endorsed Holtzman Vogel sible action. Lack of both precedent and if not all of the “stuff” in his new political dirty tricks designed to for the Republican 27th District Republicans for Schultz time, observers noted, thus com- bill of particulars was, according undercut his 2007 primary cam- Virginia State Senate nomina- plicated Britton’s deadline-driv- to MacMahon, simply, “wrong.” tion. Perhaps the most striking re- paign against Warrenton Repub- sult of the Tate/Holtzman Vogel en efforts to sort through what Indeed, according to accord- lican, Jill Holtzman Vogel. He launched his investiga- MacMahon had characterized as ing to Tate’s defenders, much tion of Tate on the eve of the Affair has been its role as a cata- Indeed, Britton himself has lyst in building or consolidating “stacks” of unorganized photo- of Britton’s prosecutorial “evi- complained that circumstantial primary election, and on the copies and draw up a second bill dence” clearly supported Tate’s basis of complaints filed by an- support among both moderate evidence of an intramural Re- and conservative Republicans of particulars. innocence. publican “Swift Boating” of Tate other Holtzman Vogel supporter In several instances, Britton Copies of checks allegedly and campaign volunteer, former for the Democratic Candidate has been widely discussed in the for the 27th District Senate Seat, also appeared to be in the embar- written improperly to Tate’s media. Massachusetts religious activist rassing position of trying to file personal account, for example, and political organizer, Laurie Karen Schultz. Had Tate been tried, prelim- Supporters of the 27th’s and document charges against showed up clearly and properly inary court rulings clearly indi- LeTourneu. Tate, well beyond the statute of written to his campaign account; LeTourneau’s complaint fo- long-time Senator, Russ Potts, cated his attorneys could have had long voiced concern about limitations for doing so. copies of “missing” checks ap- subpoenaed emails and other cused on errors in Tate’s finan- Even if there had been sup- peared within pages of allega- cial reporting records, dating Holtzman Vogel’s close ties to records from a wide and deep the religious right and the Karl porting evidence (which Tate and tions of their non-existence. cross section of the State Repub- back to his near-victory over moderate Republican Russ Potts Rove, Dick Cheney, G. W. Bush in the 2003 Republican primary. wing of the GOP. Holtzman Vogel’s Warren- Locally, Middleburg Town ton-based law firm is nationally Council member Bundles Mur- known for its expertise in the in- dock, a self-proclaimed Reagan tricacies of campaign finance. Republican, was outraged at the Although Plowman formally charges leveled against Tate. removed himself from the Tate Citing Holtzman Vogel’s ap- case, citing obvious “conflict parent violation of Reagan’s 11th of interest,’’ widespread media Commandment, “Thou shalt not reports and a sworn statement speak ill of fellow Republicans” from a former Leesburg Today and her long-time friendship and reporter, linked him to repeated support of Tate, she was handing efforts to promote negative sto- out pro-Tate fliers on the day his ries about Tate in the press. indictment was announced. She Other sources alleged that now actively supports Democrat Plowman leaked information Karen Schulz. gathered by Grand Jury investi- “I like her character, her val- gators and spread early news of ues and her willingness to listen Tate’s pending indictment to se- to everyone.” she told the Ec- nior State Republican Party of- centric. “She has a great family. ficials, Holtzman Vogel support- One of the things she said that ers and the press. impressed me so much is that Britton noted in court that she wants to “give back” to her even the “appearance” of impro- community and state. I am all priety justified starting the le- for politicians who want to give gal process against Tate all over rather than GET which is what again with a new grand jury, pre- we have in Loudoun county.” sumably one “untainted” by as- Murdock also hosted a “meet sociation with Plowman and his and greet” event for Schultz, and activities, both alleged and on now finds herself on the Schul- the record. tz contributors’ list alongside Judge Whisenant apparently Salamander Hospitality’s Sheila agreed. Johnson, even though Murdoch was one of the Middleburg Town Anti-Plowman Reaction Council’s most consistent op- Commonwealth’s Attorney ponents of the Salamander Inn Plowman’s alleged and docu- project, mented contributions the Tate/ Republicans of national stat- Holtzman Vogel affair have re- ure have also endorsed Schultz, sulted in calls for his resigna- among them: Walter Kansteiner, tion, rumors of calls for disci- Assistant Secretary of State for plinary action by the Virginia African affairs in the G.W. Bush State Bar and reports of a last- administration, minute write-in campaigns to Langhorne Washburn, As- unseat him on November 6. sistant Secretary of Commerce All appear to have been in- during the Richard Nixon and tensified by Special Prosecutor Gerald Ford administrations; Britton’s dropping of the charges Jerry Warren, Deputy Press Sec- against Tate. retary for Nixon and Ford; and A blogger at “tooconserva- Bruce Smart, Undersecretary of tive.com,” noted that Plowman’s Commerce for Ronald Reagan. “lack of interest in investigating Citing “qualities we miss his fellow party members and the in segments of the current Re- local power brokers . . . makes publican Party, such as personal him suspect in many eyes. . . . An ethics, fairness, a willingness honest and ethical government to listen, and consensus -build- simply cannot persist in such an ing’” they are sending a letter environment . . . .“ The same and running ads asking fellow blogger called for Plowman’s Republicans in the 27th District resignation, and jokingly recom- to join them as “Republicans for mended writing-in the name of Schultz.” Jared Fogle, the Subway sand- Mark Tate, who found him- wich chain’s spokesperson, on self just 100 or so votes short the November 6 Ballot. of winning the 27th’s Senate More serious are rumors of seat in 2003, greeted a host a campaign to write-in and elect of well-wishers at the restau- Leesburg lawyer John P. Flan- rant he and his brother man- nery in Plowman’s place. age in Middleburg shortly after Bloggers on NotLarrySa- the charges against him were bato.com have noted, “ . . . .if dropped. After months of seeing nothing else, Flannery’s candi- himself pilloried in the press and dacy will work to bring more in- by much of the party he served formation about the state’s most for so long, he had surprisingly corrupt commonwealths attor- little to say. Most often quoted ney, and this unfathomable abuse were just three words: “I’m re- of the court system, to light.” ally happy.” Sources in the Loudoun County legal community have also told the Eccentric that they www.mbecc.com www.mbecc.com Page  Middleburg Eccentric • October ,  ~ November ,  Middleburg Eccentric • October ,  ~ November ,  Page  Editor’s Desk

and sprawl. Blue Ms. Waters would Signs of Irresponsible Times Ridge District vot- deny funding for Rant & Raves ers deserve a strong Health Clinic servic- leader – one that is es to any immigrant, Red vs Blue The campaign signs that now proliferate our landscape often sig- campaign signs posted illegally should immediately signal to voters independent of the children included, nal a clear lack of either respect or responsibility. It’s no wonder that that the law-breaking candidates do not deserve a vote. agendas of the Su- who cannot prove Your Local Vote Counts Nationally on November 6 citizens all over Loudoun County are up in arms about candidates perintendent and lo- their legal presence. I cal political parties want protection from posting their signs without any concern for the legality or the propri- Something we can do is telephone VDOT at 703 383 8368 to re- Dan Morrow - (D) and international agendas of District; Marty Martinez for ety of their efforts. quest that signs posted illegally on public land are removed. Loudoun – who respects the the communicable sovereignty and land disease that these pa- the GOP. the 33rd District; Chuck Ca- County has no jurisdiction over signage. Only VDOT is authorized to use plans of the local tients might be carry- The traditionally low Loudoun County Re- puto for the 67th District; The rules are clear: remove signs. towns – who believes ing. turnout in Virginia’s off year publicans have already ral- Jay Donahue for the 86th strongly that consen- Ms. Waters would state-wide elections will lied around Democrat Karen District. In order to post signs on private property, campaigns must have When contacted to remove dozens of signs posted in median strips sus and cooperation deny teenagers par- make your vote on Novem- Schultz. In the County, vote Mike the consent of the property owner. It is absolutely illegal to post cam- the VDOT representative asked only for speciﬁ c location information with communities is ticipation in County- ber 6 count even more this If Iraq, Katrina, Abramoff, George for Loudoun County paign signs on property that is considered public right of way, ie, road- and assured us that the signs would be taken down immediately. the best way to build operated after school than it does in local elections Iran, foreclosures, $100 oil, Sheriff; Chuck Harris for way medians or other public property. (where, in Middleburg, a vetoes of medical insurance Treasurer; and call for Jim schools to reduce programs if they can- one-vote write-in may some- for children, waterboarding, Plowman to resign. Middleburg Eccentric welcomes and encourages Letters to the our overcrowded not prove their le- times elect a town council warrentless snooping around For Loudoun County Su- In an election year when signs seem to be larger than ever, and Editor. Letters must be signed and include writer’s name, address classrooms. As for- gal presence. I want member.) in your personal records, my pervisor: Scott York for when the arrogance of candidates who choose to ignore the law and and daytime phone number. Please submit letter via email: editor@ mer Mayors of the these teenagers off The eyes of the nation pet goat, and other fun man- Chairman; Jim Burton for the sensibility of the voters is amply in evidence, it seems logical that mbecc.com or P.O. Box 1768, Middleburg VA 20118 Town of Purcellville, the streets, safe from will be on Virginia on Tues- ifestations of the decider’s Blue Ridge; Phyllis Randall please join us in sup- the grasp of gangs day the 6th, and we are duty- vision of the powers of the for Broad Run; Sally Kurtz porting John by “do- like MS-13. bound to speak truth to sup- ‘’unitary executive” make for Catoctin; Stevens Miller ing your homework” The list of unin- porters of the current Bush you happy, vote Republican. for Dulles; Letters to the Editor and vote November tended consequences administration. Otherwise, send a mes- Kelly Burk for Leesburg; 6th for John Feegel could be endless. All politics are, indeed, sage. Vote for Karen Schul- Andrea McGimsey for Po- School Board Rep- We cannot plug the local, and every Republican tz for Virginia State Senate, tomac; Jeanne West for Ster- To the Editor: the current Repub- down every political right of way. residents are at risk and gun shop; diffi- resentative – Blue holes in borders hun- in local, regional, or state 27th District; Bruce Roem- ling; and Susan Buckley for This is the time lican Chair has resign they see in the I would also like for life and limb as cult traffic patterns at Ridge District. dreds of miles from office lends support, directly melt for the 13th District; Sugarland Run. of the year when we fused to try and limit VDOT right of way. to invite citizens to they walk along the the Country Store and Loudoun County, but or indirectly to the national David Poisson for the 32nd often see candidates signs as “too hard One gentleman with join the Democrats road in certain places gas station; and wid- Mayor William T. we can keep our com- placing signs in the to do” and “point- pride and a twinkle in the first Saturday and where pedestrians are ening roads in areas Druhan, Jr (2002-2006), munities healthy and Clues to Hillary Rule VDOT right of way less”. During the his eye joked with me Sunday morning after forced to walk within too narrow for safety Mayor John D. Marsh safe. I have no prob- along our highways. last Governor’s cam- about our Democratic Nov 6th to help pick a foot of moving traf- have hurt, not helped, (1994-2002), Mayor Ron- lem if a few of my The Loudoun County paign and the Senate signs disappearing up all the campaign fic. Stepping out of those who live in the ald M. Masters (1982- tax dollars go to the Ken Rietz - (R) This while our close ally but it is not. People there Democratic Commit- campaign the LCDC out west and then he signs along our road- the driver’s side of village. 1986 and 1990-1994), charitable nonprofits of many years, Turkey, felt pay about 50% of their wag- tee (LCDC) has ac- was very successful told me with a bit of ways in Loudoun. a parked car at the It remains to be Mayor Eric V. Zimmer- and government pro- The past few weeks have so slapped in the face that es in taxes to help fund the tively tried to limit in limiting signs in pride how he “takes The LCDC has done Upperville post of- seen if traffic will be man (1986-1990) grams that help us provided numerous clues to they recalled their ambassa- system. In fact it is more of the number of signs the VDOT right by them all down”. I do this the last three fice’s greatly reduced calm. The villagers Purcellville, Virginia achieve these goals. the kind of administration a dor. It caused more tension a “diagnosis” system than a along our highways the Democratic cannot encourage this years in our effort to parking area can be as are not. Ms. Waters must Hillary Clinton Presidency in the Middle East where the health ” care ” system. Ca- for the last three didates. West of US behavior but certainly keep Loudoun County thrilling as an amuse- To the Editor: take a harder look at would bring. Turks are threatening retali- nadians can get in to see a years with some suc- 15 there were next to do not hold it against beautiful. ment park ride as on- Katie Anders the question: Is rid- First, there is her appoint- ation against Kurdish terror- doctor but if they need treat- none and East of US him since he is only coming trucks and Upperville, Virginia Supervisor Lori cess. Most voters do Waters’ clear dis- ding Loudoun County ment to a key advisory role ists inside Iraq. ment or an operation the not know that VDOT 15 the Democrats did supporting the VDOT Thom Beres horse trailers buffet of a few illegal immi- to her campaign of former Hillary tipped her hand wait could be as long as two not put up signs until rules. Chair, those waiting to cross To the Editor: dain for one of Lou- sends every candidate doun’s chief assets, grants worth sacrific- National Security Advisor, on FEDERAL SPENDING years. and political party after the Republicans So far this campaign Loudoun County the street. On November 6th ing the public health Sandy Berger. He, of course, by proposing a $5,000.00 Many of them simply give placed their’s in the season it appears the Democratic Committee It’s apparent that local nonprofits, is the guy caught stuffing gift to every baby born. up and come to the U.S. for a guide that makes the Blue Ridge Dis- is shortsighted and and safety of hun- the point that plac- VDOT right of way. Democratic candi- the designers, sit- trict voters will have dreds of thousands of sensitive, classified security Meanwhile she slipped their specialist care. Even then they sought dates (all 18 of them) ting at their desks, troubling. When she papers into his SOCKS . in an earmark to spend mil- The clues spell out that ing political signs in the opportunity to demonstrates a care- the rest of us? the VDOT right of to only match the Re- are letting the Re- To the Editor: had no concept of elect John Feegel for The answer is, These documents magi- lions of tax payer dollars on with Hillary in the White publican signs and publican candidates the actual life of the less willingness to cally disappeared never to a WOODSTOCK MUSEUM House we will have more way is ILLEGAL and V-DOT normally School Board Repre- disregard important “No.” asks the candidates not blanket the area fire the first shot in performs roadwork village. They con- sentative who will put If Ms. Waters, in be seen again. . When it comes to Federal regulation, more federal and unlike the Repub- the “sign wars” in the centrated on pretty matters of public Then there is Nancy Pe- Regulations, she promotes spending, more taxes, and an and parties NOT TO with safety as the families and teachers health and safety, I league with Mr. Del- DO IT. Two years licans all Democratic VDOT right of way. first consideration. drawings. Granted interests first. John, gaudio and Mr. Sta- losi who is rumored to be on freedom of choice on abor- insensitive foreign policy. signs were placed by I am surprised that that sidewalks are an must respond. When the short list for Secretary tion but wants a national ban What one Republican can- ago the LCDC was Unfortunately, in the a teacher and former she joins the likes ton, arrive at a differ- of State. This lady demon- on smoking. didate for President called been able to reach volunteers and not by Mr Phillips in a letter traffic calming plan improvement. Grant- Lincoln PTO Presi- ent answer, the time hired people from out to the editor seems ed the workforce has of Eugene Delgau- strated a complete lack of Then there is HEALTH- “comfortable agreement with the for Upperville, ac- dent, is a firm believ- dio and Mick Staton, clearly has arrived knowledge about diplomacy CARE. Hillary wants to so- mediocrity.” LCRC to try and limit of county. to justify breaking cording to one V- been excellent-both er that large Wal-Mart for new leadership. It has also come to the VDOT rules and on budget and ahead the two most mean- by calling for the passage cialize the entire system. our candidates from DOT source, the first size schools are not a spirited members of of legislation condemning She wants it to be like Ken Rietz, a resident of placing signs where my attention that there then gets upset when concern was to “make of schedule. But re- western Loudoun tra- Dan Brigham are sign vigilantes in citizens take down duced parking areas the Loudoun County Armenian genocide which the Canadian system . Delaplane, is a former Deputy VDOT says NOT TO it look pretty.” That dition as they only Board of Supervi- Leesburg, Virginia occurred almost 100 years Well, healthcare in Cana- Chairman of the Republican Na- DO IT. Unfortunately Loudoun that HATE signs that are safety means that Upperville at the post office, Tai bring on gridlock ALL SIGNS and take hazards in the VDOT Kwon Doh studio, sors, I must object. ago. da may sound like it is free tional Committee.

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If you’re not too picky about don’t know any different. Call mom sugar, and lemony sweet cornbread 2 green apples, sliced careful; if the butter’s too hot it will urday, with nearly 35,000 to fi ve days before an event, and some specifi c menu items, include a food or grandma (or the cooking men of mini-muffi ns. With the smaller size, 1/2 cup unsalted butter, 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon cook the eggs). Add the remaining spectators attending the 70th guests can try more than one dessert 10-12 dashes of cinnamon melted and slightly cooled ingredients – except the chocolate of them taste better with some time in “assignment” in your invitations, ask- the family) to get the recipes for their (Kathryn says, “This is es- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg runningT of the International Gold the fridge to meld fl avors. ing people to bring a specifi c type of favorite party dishes. You may fi nd zen and dropped into a punch bowl without feeling guilty! chips – one at a time, gently stirring Cup at Great Meadow. With amaz- 10. HAVE FUN! Relax and en- sential! It really makes the 2 eggs only until the ingredients are mixed. 2. Be practical. Watch the weath- dish (meat, veggie, pasta, dessert), or that these old family favorites become of ginger ale. Winner Sandhoff’s taste!”) 1/4 teaspoon ground ing weather – temperatures hovering er: will you have to deal with 30 mile have your family help design and pre- tailgating traditions that your guests group offered three different specialty joy the day. Whether you’re enter- 1 cup packed brown sug- cloves Pour the batter into a greased 9 x 13 perfectly in the mid-70s – and the col- an hour winds that will have napkins pare the menu. This is a great way to will ask for year after year! drinks: a white sangria of white wine, taining 10 or 50, take a laissez faire Mix ingredients in a punch ar pan and spread evenly. Sprinkle the ors of the season beginning to show fl ying or will your cheese platter be involve the kids; one of the compet- 7. Go for variety and color. Be- peach schnapps, triple sec, a splash attitude and go with the fl ow. Expect bowl and serve in glasses 1/2 teaspoon salt chips over top, and bake for about 25- on the trees, thousands of people en- that the usual mishaps will happen over ice. Enjoy! 1 cup pumpkin puree (not 30 minutes, until light brown around melting in the 95 degree heat? Make itor’s daughters made her “signature side your décor, consider diversity of bourbon and sliced strawberries, canned pumpkin pie mix) 1/2 cup semi-sweet choco- joyed the races while tailgating with sure you have a plan for trash or recy- dish” – a spicy chicken pasta salad among your fare. The winners of the peaches, oranges and lemons; the (dishes dropped, drinks spilled, some- late chips the edges. When cool, cut into bars or their families and friends. I had the cling receptacles (don’t count on the with corn and black beans. Gold Cup tailgating competition, led “Apple Cobbler,” a cocktail created thing forgotten), and if they don’t, the 1 teaspoon vanilla small squares. honor of being one of three judges of facility to provide them) and for dirty 5. Give your set up a personal by Katherine Sandhoff of Fort Wash- by former bartender and Penn State day will have exceeded your expec- the tailgating competition, in which dishes if you’re using wine glasses touch. Adorn your tables with sea- ington, Md., served dishes from dif- graduate Kathryn Cornelius (see her tations and your guests will no doubt attendees wow their guests with deli- or china. Just don’t go over the top son-specifi c décor (many people had ferent cultures, including a traditional recipe below); and a “gin bucket” – a have had a memorable time! cious food, beautiful decorations and – keep things simple (this is one area pumpkins, gourds, mums, or fall Lebanese potato salad and ensalada Penn State tailgating tradition – con- tongue-tickling alcoholic concoc- where I’m a fan of paper or plastic fl ower arrangements), family photos de choclo, a cold Peruvian corn salad. sisting of gin, Fresca, lemon and lime, Apple Cobbler Punch tions. Although we had to pick one plates) and everyone will enjoy them- from prior events, antique photos of Pasta salads with red tomatoes, green from which you take a shot out of a Created by Kathryn Cornelius winner, everyone who competed had selves. jumping horses, or, even, a mounted basil, black olives; antipasti platters of turkey baster! Whether it’s Bloody some excellent advice for success- 3. Keep food safety in mind. and stuffed fox. Donna Creese, mid- grilled vegetables, meats and cheeses; Marys, G & Ts, Mimosas, or products This is the perfect fall or winter ful tailgating. These rules don’t only The last thing you want to do is sick- Atlantic manager for St. Supéry vine- roasted beef tenderloin with a cara- from a local microbrewery or winery, tailgating cocktail. You can also en- apply to horse racing – keep them in en your guests! Having an idea of the yards and winery, included her child- melized crust and pink center; or a everyone will be smiling by the end joy it during your Thanksgiving or mind for football games, NASCAR weather conditions will help, but no hood saddle perched against a pot of whole poached salmon surrounded of the night! (Drink responsibly and winter holiday meals. races, and, well, any time you have matter the temperature, try to keep colorful mums as her centerpiece. by chopped hard-boiled eggs, capers, make sure everyone has a safe ride a group over to enjoy a day of food, food covered to discourage insects, The other option is to choose a theme. and red onion add a range of tastes home.) 1 container (half gallon) friends and fun! place dishes in the shade when possi- Sharon Galzarano of Haymarket and and textures and create a foodstuff 9. Delight them with desserts. of Trader Joe’s Organic 1. Plan ahead. There’s a lot to ble, and keep hot dishes hot and cold her husband used their antique bright rainbow. Believe me, mouths will Top off the savory dishes with delec- Apple Juice think about when planning a tailgate: dishes cold. Check with the event red K/5 Blazer and yellow Mercedes water! table desserts. Place all of the food how many people will attend (always facility, but chafi ng dishes or soup convertible as “his and hers” center- 8. Don’t forget about drinks. out at the same time, as some people 1/2 bottle (one liter) of plan for drop-ins); will you send out tureens heated with Sterno fuel might pieces, color coordinating their nap- While wine and beer are the traditional may have already eaten, or (like me), Trader Joe’s Sparkling formal invitations; what will be on the be an option for hot dishes, and plac- kins, plates, plastic cups and place tailgating libations, consider creating go for the sweets fi rst. Create height Apple Cider menu; what rules of the facility must ing serving dishes on ice in a larger card holders. Another group, led by a stocked bar in the back of the SUV in your display with a three-tiered 3/4 750ml bottle of Mak- you keep in mind ( i.e., can you bring container or in a cooler will help keep Nancy Novak of Fairfax, had a fabu- or serving a special cocktail. Novak’s dessert stand and think bite size. er’s Mark in glass bottles or do they allow grills). them cold. Ideally, hot food should lous ‘40s theme, dressed to the nines group created the “Gold Cup” cock- Make your favorite cookies half- The winning tailgate competitors at be kept at a temperature of 140° or in period-specifi c clothing and served tail, a combination of Grand Marnier, sized, bake your cheesecake recipe in 2/3 750ml bottle of Laird’s Gold Cup began their planning two above and cold food below 41°. At food from the era, including canned Midori and orange juice. They also muffi n or mini-muffi n cups instead of Apple Jack months in advance, while some of the the end of the day, throw out any food ham, white bread, Fritos and mom’s served a non-alcoholic drink consist- a big springform pan, or cut brownies 1 two-liter bottle Canada other competitors threw their menus that has been unrefrigerated for more meatloaf with beef or tomato gravy. ing of blended bananas, orange juice smaller than normal. Some popu- Dry Diet or Regular Gin- and food together the night before. than 3 hours. 6. Stick to family favorites. Don’t and lemonade, which was then fro- lar desserts at Saturday’s event were

www.mbecc.com www.mbecc.com Page  Middleburg Eccentric • October ,  ~ November ,  Middleburg Eccentric • October ,  ~ November ,  Page  Pastimes The Busy Season The Plant Lady Karen Rexrode in the company of migra- tory birds, taking advantage he trees have of southbound thermals. A reached peak color few will venture into your and the weather garden, you may find them has been delight- sipping with sulphurs, a ful.T Any excuse to work in smaller species of butterfly the garden is a good one. with bright yellow wings. I Of late we seem to be en- thought I saw a pink edged joying an Indian summer, sulphur today, brilliantly and a few perennials, pre- colored with yellow wings viously cut back, have sent edged in the finest pink. As up fresh new leaves that it drank nectar from a pink hug the ground. One never flowering chrysanthemum, knows when a killing freeze I imagined what a fine pho- will arrive and any color is tograph that would make. gratefully accepted, soon The draper skippers are still our world will be drab. around, but their numbers There are also a few plants of dropped dramatically still blooming and nectar over the past month. They seeking insects are extreme- are a small butterfly with ly grateful, behaving with a wings held in a doubled-up brash and fearless attitude fashion. They are named as they soak up the fleeting for their habit of skipping warmth of sunny afternoons. about. The wings are often I’m drawn to these flower- brown, marked on occasion ing plants, especially so in with white or yellow. late afternoon, to watch the Bees of all sorts ac- commuters arrive. And they count for most of the activ- do so in great numbers! The ity. Bumblebees seem to be nectar seekers throng on caught by the praying man- any flowers left, butterflies tis, apparently slower than go to any remaining buddle- their counterparts. One of ia flowers, bees and hover the most common bees found flies to echinacea and chry- is actually not a bee, but a santhemums. Often times hover fly.The tiny adults a praying mantis is lying look like bees as they have in wait, locked in position, a bright orange (or yellow) ready to snatch a few more and black abdomen. One of only by ladybug beetles and nate amount of time, finally and are distinguished from meals before the final exo- the most beneficial of in- lacewings. Also known as lowering themselves for a other flies by a false vein dus with egg laying. sects, they are easily found the Syrphid fly and Syrphus sip of nectar. I find a great that runs the length of the Monarch butterflies can on composite flowers such americanus, the adults are deal of variation in their wing. Attracted to numerous still be found and are pressed as echinacea and chyrsan- plentiful now. The common colorful banding, but there flowers, consider planting for sources of nectar as they themum. In their larval stage name comes from their habit are also two species, which asters, marigolds, solidago travel south. They are often they eat aphids, and have a of hovering around flowers, accounts for some variation. or goldenrod and caryopter- seen migrating high above, ferocious appetite, rivaled which they do for an inordi- They do not bite or sting is to increase their numbers, if only to watch another season come to a busy end. piece must have an active growing tip with some foliage at the end of the rhi- zome. Before you reset your new roots, break up the soil in the bed, add amendments (like compost) and soak your fresh divisions in your water/Clorox solution. This will clear up any remaining soft rot. Tamp your soil down around your newly placed roots which can be placed 1 to 2 feet apart. The foliage can be cut back at this point, new leaves will arrive on new growth tips shortly. To avoid borers in the future, always cut back the foliage of bearded iris in fall and compost them or put them in your trash. The moths than grow into the larvae lay their eggs on the leaves in fall. Gardeners are frequently left with far too many roots to put back in the same spot. For a brief (or not so brief) moment you may consider Sponsored By getting into the Iris business. Go for it, I say! 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Trowbridge- highlights were the original previously been depicted as Denver over the weekend; the Rockies to take one of the sliced-bread. As it is, hardly Series turned out to be geological As a matter of fact, they’re Lewis Galleries works of Jules Cheret who prostitutes or puritans, and sounds like it’s about time fi rst two games in Boston, then anyone seems to give the Rock- oddity, played out in the moun- playing a lot like the Red Sox hasE brought to Middleburg the Cheréts—as his women to start the World Series. created vivid poster ads for two of three at home in Denver, ies any credit, probably because tains and the desert between two right now. museum quality original art were popularly called—were FThe Redskins are 4-2, al- sending the Series back to Boston they play in a football town in an small market teams, neither one A team, interestingly enough, the cabarets, music halls, work by world recognized and theatres such as the neither. It was freeing for though they could have easily for games six and seven. I don’t after-bedtime-time-zone: all the with a lot of fl ash, neither one that they already beat this year. master artists - available for Follies Bergères, Theatre the women of Paris, and lead coughed up the game this last see the Sox winning two must- more pity for the rest of us. with a starting lineup anyone from Twice. In three chances. In purchase. The show this de l’ Opera, and the Moulin to a noticeably more open Sunday to Arizona. Maybe if the wins in a row again, though. See, The Rockies bash with the outside of their respective home- Boston. year concentrated on French atmosphere in Paris where Cardinals had an actual quarter- what a lot of us fail to realize is best of ‘em, and, after dispatch- towns could have named. No By a combined score of 20- Rouge. As his work became back playing quarterback at the Impressionist painters both more popular and his large women were able to engage what an amazing tear the Rock- ing the Diamondbacks in four, matter. The brand of baseball the 5. deceased and living and the in formerly taboo activities, end of the game, maybe if Neil ies are on right now. If it were the they didn’t really look like they Rockies are playing right now is If you haven’t seen a game posters displaying modestly Rackers hadn’t pushed his kick Red Sox, Mets or, God-forbid, cared a thing in the world about simple and straightforward; they all season, no matter. Check out star of this year’s show was free-spirited females found such as wearing low-cut just a few feet to the left, maybe Yankees that had won 21 of 22 who they were going to face in pitch better than their opponents, the Series. You won’t be sorry. one of very few available a larger audience, critics bodices and smoking in if Matt Leinert had been start- to close the regular season and the World Series. Now that they they get better and more timely original oil paintings by began referring to him as public. ing instead of Kurt “One-armed” rip into the postseason, that East- know, they just want to play ball. hitting than their opponents, and [email protected] Other show highlights Warner, maybe the Cardinals were an exceptional would have pulled it out. Maybe, watercolor by the French maybe, maybe. Whatever. How- artist, Jean Francois ever you slice it, the ‘Skins are Raffaelli (1850-1924) and 4-2, and about to get absolutely smeared by the New England two landscapes by Eugene- Patriots. Right now, the Bur- Galien Laloue (1854-1941). gundy and Gold are strapped to This year’s show also the tracks and just don’t know featured the return to it. Nothing can stop the cross- Middleburg of Emmanuel and country express that is the Pats Alexandre Renoir the great right now, not even Washington’s grandsons of Pierre Auguste much-ballyhooed defense. Sorry. Renoir. Alexandre the first If you close your eyes, clear Renoir to paint since his your head and turn your ears to- great grandfather displayed wards Baltimore, you might be able to actually hear the Ravens his talent through both his getting older and creakier. I’ve original oil paintings on never seen a team eyeing a bye- display and those he painted week as hungrily as this one. on the sidewalk in front of The disaster that is Atlanta the gallery all weekend. He Falcons football continues to and Emmanuel also lectured limp along. Bobby Petrino, the on the “Luncheon of the former Louisville coach who was Boating Party” his great lured away by the prospect of be- grandfather’s most famous ing the guy who turned Michael work and the lithographic Vick into an actual NFL quarterback rather than just an unpre- hand colored works dictable phenom, looks sicker Alexandre created as homage and sicker every week. This guy to his famous ancestor. thought he was getting the keys The show also featured to dad’s Bentley; instead he got the works of five members the keys to a beat-up Yugo with of the Pissarro family, water damage. Gross. including three original What in the heck happened to paintings by George-Henri the Jets? When the fourth quar- “Manzana” (1871-1961) ter started, Gang-green was win- “Autoportrait” painted in ning 23-17; by the time the dust settled, the hometown Bengals 1958, his beautiful “Femme had outscored the boys from New Nue de Dos” painted in York 21-8 and taken the game. 1925 and a small landscape Some people were calling Eric “L’Annonciade”. His brother Mangini the Mangenius after he Paulemile (1884-1972) took the previously 4-12 Jets to was represented by four the playoffs in his fi rst year as original pastels on paper. In head coach. They’re going to addition we had the work of need to update that. Manareyou- H. Claude, Paulemile’s son; roverrated is good. Manfl ashin- Claude’s late wife Katia and thepan is my personal favorite. The Cowboys may well be his granddaughter Lelia the the crème de la crème of the NFC latest professional artist in right now, but they hardly looked the Pissarro family. like world-beaters against the We were also able Vikings. Combine that with the to display original oil combined records of the teams paintings by Florence Vesser they’ve beaten to date this sea- Orval, H. Claude Pissarro’s son, 12-27, and it doesn’t take most famous student a crystal ball to see heartbreak and a recognized master in the future for fans of Jerry’s “pointillist” painter. kids. The Boston Red Sox just fi n- In addition we displayed ished another remarkable come- the work of Jean Vollet, a back, this one against the snake- 72 year young French artist bitten Cleveland Indians, coming who is considered one of the from down three-games-to-one finest “pointillist” painters to advance to their second World alive today. Series in four seasons. 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Fall Into Books: Some Suggestions For Autumnal Reading Exploring Books Genie Ford pack leader. Kathleen Flinn hopes argues that throughout our nation’s the author’s (Suite Française) creates a world where dragons, to use the metaphor of food to history, the struggle at the core of biographers. Fire in the Blood threatened with extinction, are rthur Schlesinger, Jr., share her life’s lessons, in The Christianity is between the head (Knopf) appears to have been protected, but not without danger turns out to be quite Sharper Your Knife, the Less You and the heart, between reason undertaken between 1938 and or controversy. This is a set up for the little gossip. In his Cry: Love, Laughter and Tears at and emotion. This tension is not 1942—she was deported to the main character, Jake Mendoza, bestselling Journals: the World’s Most Famous Cooking a new topic for Wills—he’s been Auschwitz that year—and is who lives at the Makepeace 1952-2000A (Penguin Group School (Penguin Group USA.) studying religion and its role in our the story of a middle-aged man Institute of Integrated Dragon USA), he shares insights from his After being fi red from her high- lives for many decades. While the who squandered his youth and Studies. What he does when he 50-plus years of being at the center powered job, she spent a year in book takes our current president inheritance and is now living alone fi nds a baby dragon will affect of American political life. The Paris at the Cordon Bleu, where to task as having betrayed and with only his dog for company. the future of the institute and the massive (928 pages) book makes she learned something about endangered modern Christianity, His “fi re in the blood” spent, the dragons it shelters. accessible the journals he faithfully cooking and a lot about picking up it also offers some hope that we narrator becomes intertwined with In Spud (Penguin Group kept for so many decades. Edited the pieces, moving on and falling can fi nd a balance between piety indiscreet characters whose lapses USA), John van de Ruit recreates by his two oldest sons, the book in love. and reason, to reach a uniquely and antics eventually inspire him 1990 South Africa, where displays not only his incredible If you don’t fi nd inspiration in American faith. to cry, “I want my youth back.” Apartheid is crumbling, Nelson grasp of history, public affairs and food, you might fi nd it in Look Me In the fi ction arena, there are Némirovsky writes with great Mandela is being freed and the the American character, but it also in the Eye: My Life with Asperger’s some exciting new books just beauty and compassion, making world is changing. Into this milieu gives us some really juicy tidbits (Crown Publishing Group) by John out. In The Dilemma (Overlook) us feel all the more sharply the comes Spud Milton, 13 years about some of the most famous and Elder Robison. The author, older Penny Vincenzi explores the loss of her talent in the horror of old and starting his fi rst year at infamous fi gures of the last half of th brother to Augusten Burroughs complexities of a highly-charged, Auschwitz. an elite boys’ boarding school. the 20 century. Schlesinger’s bona (Running with Scissors) writes wealthy English family led by a For young readers, we can Sounds heavy, but it’s actually a fi des are unassailable—he won the movingly about growing up with mogul who makes Donald Trump celebrate the arrival of the newest hilarious, charming tale that will Pulitzer Prize and the National Asperger’s, a form of autism— look like a wimp. In Eureka Brian Jacques book, #9 in the engage every reader, at any age. Book Award twice—but he also something he didn’t even know (Random House), Jim Lehrer is Redwall series, Eulalia! (Penguin Thankfully, the author’s already at turns out to be a wonderfully witty he had until he was 40 years old. as entertaining as ever with his Group USA.) The heroes are work on a sequel. and lively chronicler of our times. This is the story of his journey story of an insurance executive in animals who must protect their n Waggle (Candlewick Press) There are always new books from isolated outcast to a new life the throes of a midlife crisis who homes against evil in medieval Sarah McMenemy introduces coming out about what we should as husband, father and successful goes on a spending spree, buying England. This time a new Badger preschool children to Rosie and all do to make our lives better. For entrepreneur. everything he ever wanted as a Lord must rise to fi ght against foxes her new puppy, who needs a name. example, dog whisperer Cesar Another noted historian and child, from a miniature fi re truck and other enemies who threaten Charmingly retro illustrations and Millan gives us Be the Pack Leader: social commentator, Garry Wills, to a BB gun to an antique red Salamandastron. These books have engaging writing make this book a Use CESAR’S WAY to Transform explores Christianity’s place in Cushman motor scooter. captivated readers worldwide, delight. Your Dog…and Your Life (Crown American life, from the Puritans On a more serious note, with their mix of fantasy laced These are just a few of a Publishing Group.) He applies his to the presidential administration we have another opportunity to with clear distinctions between harvest of new books for every age principles of dog psychology to of George W. Bush. In Head and enjoy the exquisite writing of right and wrong, good and bad. and taste. Stop by soon to pluck a show us how to develop the calm- Heart: American Christianities Irène Némirovsky. This is another In Dragonhaven (Penguin Young few for yourself. assertive energy of a successful (Penguin Group USA), Wills posthumous work unearthed by Readers Group), Robin McKinley

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Mr. Atkins is a for- twenty one years in the Ma- MPresident and Risk Management Habitat for Humanity and Christ- of the Piedmont Commu- has built a career focused on mer president of two corpora- rine Corps and its Reserve as Offi cer. mas in April. Mr. Stalnaker serves nity Foundation (PCF), helping people by designing tions, a retired Marine Corps a fighter pilot, retired from Mr. Stalnaker brings a strong on the Career & Technology Advi- recently announced the Jelection of four new directors officer, and, currently, a real- Rockwell Collins, led Spec- background in compliance and sory Council for Frederick Coun- tor with Armfield, Miller, and trum Signal Processing and internal audit experience within ty, Maryland public schools and to the board of directors. Ripley Fine Properties. BBJ Environmental Solutions, the fi nancial services industry. also served as a board member Welcomed at the annual “We are pleased that Jim and was a vestryman of Mid- He began his banking career with and chairman of the Interagency meeting in September, the in- has agreed to bring his busi- dleburg’s Emmanuel Episco- F&M Bancorp in 1982 and re- Internal Audit Authority for Fred- coming directors bring exten- ness experience and local con- pal Church. He and his wife, mained there through 2003, when erick County. sive business, economic, and nections to our board”, said Sandra, live in Middleburg. F&M was purchased by Mercan- “We are excited to have David non-profit experience to the Chris Clough, Board Chair. tile Bankshares. He continued join Middleburg Bank. His deep rapidly expanding Foundation. “Notre Dame’s objective of with Mercantile as their Senior experience in compliance and his The hallmark of the Founda- Vice President, Chief Compliance fi rst-hand understanding of com- tion since it’s formation in and Bank Secrecy Act Offi cer munity banks and the clients they 1998, has been the active in- Kim Hurst of Long & Foster’s – Legal Division. Mr. Stalnaker serve will be a valuable addition volvement of Loudoun County, holds a number of professional to our organization.” said Gary R. Fauquier County, and Northern Middleburg Sales Team to Visit Burundi certifi cations, including Certifi ed Shook, President of Middleburg Virginia business leaders. New Regulatory Compliance Manager Bank. directors include: (CRCM), Certifi ed Trust Com- Merritt Jones, the retired imberly Hurst, of Long mainly working though Christian pliance Professional (CTCP) and managing partner of Hill Lew- & Foster Realtors, Inc., organizations dedicated to such is, a Detroit law firm. Merritt will travel to Burundi purposes. Rich just returned from in November to visit two weeks in Rwanda and Congo Employee-Funded Effort and implementing programs, Kwith community leaders in sev- where he and a small team con- policies and strategies that eral towns and villages in that ducted leadership workshops and Sets Stage for Expansion help make the world a better east African country. Working visited refugees camps. Kim’s place. His professional experience has spanned the globe. through the international aid or- prior development work has in- eoStructures, a design- will not be stymied by a shortage ganization World Relief, she’ll cluded work at schools, orphan- Aldemar Toleo is a re- build contractor that of space,” says Mike Cowell, P.E. tired partner from Pricewater- take part in meetings to discuss ages and medical clinics through- provides ground-im- “It also is centrally located with microfi nance, health issues, eth- out Central and South America. houseCoopers (PwC). His last provement systems, regard to staff commutes and cus- assignment was in New York nic reconciliation among Hutus She is co-author of the book Va- Gengineered earth structures and tomer projects, and it is support- and Tutsis, and other issues that cations With a Purpose which sound walls for transportation and ing a unique retirement program have plagued Burundi, one of the is a guide for what is becoming commercial construction projects, for employees, so for everyone it world’s poorest nations. known as “volunteer vacations.” has relocated to its newly built is a great investment.” “I’m looking forward to a “My real estate business is headquarters at 413 Browning Construction of the building productive exchange of infor- the perfect complement to the Court. was partially funded by senior mation,” says Kim. “Although work I do overseas,” she added. Kim has been a licensed Located in Purcellville’s employees who transferred money the people of Burundi are poor “My clients are supportive of the agent since shortly after her Browning Industrial Park, the from 401(k) plans to self-directed, economically, their community organizations I support both in move to Virginia. “I decided I 11,000 square-foot offi ce and qualifi ed individual retirement ac- leaders have a strength and re- terms of fi nances -- 10% of com- wanted to grow a business that 5,500 square-foot workshop is counts (IRAs). “The cash from solve that astounds outsiders. I’m missions are donated to charity-- helps people move from fast- home for the company’s 90-per- the IRAs reduced the amount of looking forward to learning from and by becoming interested in the paced self-centered lives, to a son staff consisting of executive money the company needed for has lived in Middleburg and them, even as we discuss ways development work we do. In ad- slower, more neighborly pace,” management, sales and marketing construction, and the projected to help provide resources they dition, the other agents at Long & she says. “I love helping people The Plains area for ten years. staff, engineers, project managers, payoff to the employees should be He became interested in PCF lack.” Foster Middleburg Sales pitch in discover this wonderful corner and work crews. signifi cantly higher than the tra- Kim and her husband Rich to help with my clients when my of the world that we discovered because he could see that a “Our new offi ce brings multi- ditional single-digit returns from community foundation has real Hurst are veterans of relief and volunteer work takes me away when we moved here from Colo- ple benefi ts to the company, chief 401(k) investment plans,” says development work overseas, from the offi ce.” rado. ” value for the region now and in among them being that our growth Rick Ross, CFO. the years ahead. Schuyler Richardson whose experience includes work with nonprofit organizations in the as the managing Partner of the Latin American Transaction Services Group (Mergers and Acquisitions). In that responsibility he advised the PwC teams and their clients on economic, cultural, political and social matters related to Latin America and had a significant role in promoting and coordinating transaction services throughout the United States- Latin America region. Al held a certified public accountant certificate from California, is an MBA from UC Berkeley and a Viet Nam veteran. After becoming US citizens, Al and his wife settled in this area five years ago after his retirement. The new directors join on- areas of promotion, marketing going board members L. Brad- and development. Her interest ley Davis, President, Steven in preservation is rooted in her DeLong, Vice President, Jo- appreciation for all that has seph L. Boling, Treasurer, Su- been done to preserve histor- san-Jane Stack, Secretary, John ic properties in Loudoun and M. Rust, Joy M. Smith, Susan Fauquier Counties. Webb and Deborah Wilson. John“Jed” Shilling who re- The entire board anticipates tired from the World Bank in an exciting year of expanded 200., Jed is a founding partner philanthropy that will benefit of Ecologica and chairman of many in the Loudoun Fauquier the board of the Millennium region. Institute. With a PhD in eco- www.mbecc.com www.mbecc.com Page  Middleburg Eccentric • October ,  ~ November ,  Middleburg Eccentric • October ,  ~ November ,  Page  Parents & Progeny Wakefield Students to Foxcroft Supports Breast Cancer Warriors Notre Dame Academy wins Welcome Cheetah and CCF 2nd annual Wakefield “Columbus Cup”

r. Laurie Marker, the CCF. Executive Direc- Wakefield School seniors tor of the Cheetah all prepare and present a se- Conservation Fund nior thesis as the culmination (CCF),willD visit Wakefield of their intellectual experi- School Thursday, October ence. Each student uses the 25th to introduce the students skills of scholarly interdis- to an uncaged cheetah and ciplinary research, original- tell them about CCF’s composition, and multimedia efforts to save the endan- and written presentation to gered world cheetah popula- explore a topic of intense per- tion. Dr. Marker and her staff sonal interest and report on will talk about their efforts to it comprehensively. Working manage and with the CCF offers students Foxcroft students raised $500 for The Cherry Blossom Foxcroft students who participated in the walk made up the support the cheetah popu- with the potential for senior Breast Cancer Fund and awareness of how important it is largest single group in the event. Patty Jarvis, a walk orga- lation in the wild and on their thesis topics in areas of chee- to take control of your own body during the Nanette’s Walk nizer and Beth Glenn, both breast cancer warriors, spoke to preserve in Namibia. tah management, predator/ initiative. The walk is named in honor of Nanette Hewitt the students encouraging them to feel empowered to under- CCF (www.cheetah.org) prey management, Namibian White who lost lost her 10-year battle with breast cancer. stand and beat the disease. is a charitable organization culture, and others. devoted to “research and edu- The presentation begins cation on cheetahs and their promptly at 12:30 p.m and Local Scout Helps Christmas Network ecosystems,” and “to work- a few seats available for the ing with all stakeholders to public. Please contact Betty dam Hall, a 15-year-old town would help people out a lot,” shoe box gifts to share hope with achieve best practice in the Beamon for further details. Boy Scout from Troop said Hall. “That’s why I decided that suffering children. Some of these conservation and management A small reception follows 711, decided that launch- I would open one this year for my boxes will go to children who have of the world’s cheetahs.” the presentation for those in- ing an Operation Christ- Eagle Scout project.” never received a Christmas present. Amas Child Relay Center would both Reaching the Boy Scout’s high- Operation Christmas Child col- Wakefield School in The terested in working with the Plains, Virginia, is the only CCF . help his community and earn him est rank of Eagle is not an easy task. lects shoe box gifts to be hand deliv- school visit planned in the Special thanks go to Wake- the rank of Eagle Scout. In addition to earning a number of ered to millions of children suffering United States this year. Wake- field parents, Mr. and Mrs. The Hall family, who has con- merit badges and leadership abilities, from war, terrorism, disease, natural field students and teachers are Moses Thompson, and the tributed shoe box gifts to Operation the Eagle rank requires a minimum disaster, famine, and poverty in more particularly excited to talk CCF for their generous gift in Christmas Child for over 10 years, of 200 hours in leading the troop in a than 90 countries. with Dr. Marker about op- providing this extraordinary encouraged others in their commu- community service project. “It doesn’t have to cost very portunities for Upper School opportunity for students to nity to get involved; however, the As a relay center coordinator for much to do something so special,” students to volunteer at the learn more about cheetahs in hour drive to the nearest drop off Operation Christmas Child, Adam said Hall. “A simple box can be like cheetah preserve in Namibia such an intimate setting. location proved to be a challenge for will help with the drop-off site and gold to these children.” and to design academic proj- busy schedules. encourage families, churches and ND beat St. Stephens/ St. Agnes 2-0. Logan Stephens scored both goals with assists by Lizz Snow and Emily “Having a relay center here in various community groups to pack Young. In the Championship game against Wakefield, Haley Fitzgerald scored two goals with assists from ects around their work with Logan Stephens and Emily Young. The game ended in another win 2-0.

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Paul Martin, Jr. of Carriage Driving Auctioneers in Pennsylvania John P. White

Charlie Matheson and Julie Martin A. B. Munt Driving Richard Sanford Coach Douglas Kemmerer (Back Coach) Hector Alcade

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American Children of SCORE sing the National Anthem Janice Mawson, Trudy Simmons, Janet Nelson, Bette-Anne Starkey and Sherry Watkins

Heir Apparent in the lead with Marie King onboard Robin Yovanovich interviews Trainer of the Day Neil Morris Jeffrey Potter and John Ralph enjoying the tail gating Gold Cup Presentation

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THE LEESBURG YEAR Many of the ingredients can be used Dinner For additional information, please ROUND MARKET from vendors at the market contact club president, Ruth Stierna at IS OFFICIAL! If interested, please contact Sandra The Haymarket Woman’s Club will be [email protected]. Stickovitch: 540-771-0225 or sstickov- hosting their annual Election Day Dinner [email protected] at St. Paul’s Parrish Hall at 6735 Fayette November 8, 9 and 10 The Loudoun Valley Homegrown Street, Haymarket, VA. Doors open for Market Association is pleased to announce the bazaar at 10:00 AM with the tradi- EMMANUEL CHURCH their fi rst ever year round market! November 1 & 2 tional turkey harvest dinner served from CHRISTMAS SHOP Continue to visit and shop the Open Auditions 11:00AM to 2:00PM. Dinner is $12 for Leesburg Farmers’ Markets all year long adults and $6 for children age 12 and un- CELEBRATES ITS 58TH YEAR & purchase: Actors, singers and dancers wanted der. fresh chicken, pork, beef, lamb, os- for VSAarts new original musical “The Items in the bazzar include; crafts, The year was 1949. Harry Truman trich, breads, soups, apples, cheese, fresh Old Homeplace: A Loudoun Valley Tale”. baked goods, and white elephant items. was the President, All The Kings Men, salsa and so much more! Location: The Arts Center at the Barn The club will once again be raffl ing off won the Academy Awards for the best The Leesburg Year Round Market is in Franklin Park in Purcellville Time: 6 a beautiful handcrafted quilt for $1 per picture of the year; the fi rst seat belts were located in the Virginia Village Shopping PM ticket. This year’s quilt is pink and blue. offered as an option on some cars and the Center off of Catoctin Circle every Satur- Call Ben Shoenberger at 540-338- Tickets will be available at the event and Christmas Shop at Emmanuel Episcopal day from 9-noon. 7973 to sign up for an audition slot the drawing will be held at the conclusion Church, Middleburg, opened its doors. To sign up for our e-newsletter, send of the day. On November 8, 9 and 10, the shop and e-mail to: [email protected] and November 3 This is the 25th Annual Election Day will celebrate its 58th year, making it one put “LEESBURG YEAR ROUND MAR- Dinner for the Haymarket Woman’s Club, of the longest annual such shops in the KET” in the subject line. VA Art Auction who celebrated their 75th anniversary in nation. From just a handful of dealers, Buy Fresh! Shop Local! See you at 2006. “This is an event the whole commu- mostly from the local area, this year’s shop the market! 600pm at Giuseppe’s Italian Res- nity looks forward to every year.” Town features 24 dealers from 10 states, selling men’s and women’s clothing, antiques, LOCAL CHEFS NEEDED taurant, 15120 Washington Street, Hay- of Haymarket Mayor, Pamela Stutz, said, market, VA Art Auction sponsored by the continuing “The Woman’s Club does so gourmet food, jewelry, home and garden FOR COOKING DEMO Haymarket Historical Society to benefi t much for our town”. Projects for the Club accessories, artwork, soaps, children’s the Haymarket Town Street Scape and the include; providing Birmingham Green, items and toys. There is also a Country The Leesburg Year Round Farmers’ Battlefi eld HS Singers, who will perform. Hospice of Northern Virginia, Friends Kitchen Cafe. Market is seeking the culinary skills of lo- Being held Saturday,. Door/raffl e prizes Christmas Baskets – Salvation Army, The shop is open from 9:30 a.m. to 5 cal chefs to provide a cooking demonstra- and complimentary hors d’oeuvres/re- Cancer Society, Operation Smile and Bull p. m. each day with admission a $5 dona- tion at the Leesburg Year Round Market. freshments served. Tickets available in Run Mountain Conservancy , Citizenship tion, good for all three days. We are seeking chefs to perform espe- advance or at the door. For ticket infor- Awards to Mountain View, Tyler, PACE, One of the most popular dealers in re- cially on the following dates: mation or how to help sponsor this event Alvey and Buckland Mill Elementary stu- cent years, has been Fowler Wildlife As- SATURDAY-NOVEMBER 17 contact Pam Stutz at (703) 753-2600 dents and providing nursing scholarships. sociation of New York City. It features *Thanksgiving Cooking ideas* The Club meets at noon the second African wildlife paintings by Betsy Fowl- SATURDAY-DECEMBER 15 November 6 Tuesday of each month at St. Paul’s Par- er, wife of noted wildlife adventurer, Jim *Holiday Cooking ideas* rish Hall at 6735 Fayette Street, Haymar- Fowler, for many years the host of televi- SATURDAY-FEBRUARY 9 Haymarket Woman’s ket, VA and is open to all area women who sion’s “Wild Kingdom.” *Valentine’s Day Ideas* Club Election Day strive to make a difference.

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Albert’s gests keeping up the rela- table inside a restaurant. I might post their stories can help. tionship with your US vet It’s the stuff of dreams. or pictures on www.wy- (Of course, while out of the country. I also want to thank liewagg.com. Together, if you have a Corner If you cannot get prescrip- you for giving me a won- we could have a lot of cat, using the A monthly column tions overseas, the US vet derful idea. I would love fun! mouse is second nature.) for people who can ship medications to to sometimes be able to Albert’s Paw Pals is share Their homes your address abroad. write about other dogs’ the name of my new pro- Au revoir for now! So thank you, Panzer, experiences. My voice is gram dedicated to keeping with four-legged for taking the time to en- just one of so many pos- the bark lines open. Write Albert, a Jack Rus- friends. lighten a simple domestic sible voices near and far. me at albertspawpals@ sell Terrier, is Chairman am very journalist like me. Your So readers, please encour- gmail.com. Your pet can of the Board of Wylie excited life sounds very glamor- age your pets to write to send anecdotes, stories, Wagg, a shop for dogs, to re- ous! I can barely imagine me. I might include their questions and photos. cats, and their people, in port pets being welcome at the viewpoints in an article. And, if your dog doesn’t Middleburg and Fairfax. Ithat I, Albert quite know how to use P. Clark, a computer just yet, you now have an international pen- pal! His name is Panzer Kingsley and he is a really cool German Shepherd who used to live here but moved to France a few months ago. His “Dad” is First Secretary at the United States Embassy in Paris. Panzer is very tall, distinguished and handsome (kind of like what I am on the inside even though I’m short and frizzy on the outside). Panzer wrote a very nice note asking if we could correspond and I jumped at the chance to learn all about life in the City of Lights. So far, I’ve found out that the French are a lot more sophisticat- ed than Americans when it comes to welcoming dogs in all kinds of establish- ments. It’s easier to take us on public transportation, and lots of cafes and shopping malls love canine visitors! It seems like such a civilized way to live. Puppy parents must clean up after pets in public places or face a hefty fine, but that seems a small price to pay for having our constant com- panionship. Panzer did say that it is important to be careful about which airline to choose when flying across the pond with pets. This is particularly critical if you must put a pet in the car- go hold. For instance, you should insist on having climate controlled holding facilities and strict guidelines regarding the time required between connecting flights. Pan- zer had a wonderful experience with Lufthansa. In his opinion, the foreign airlines are more careful about the care of animals than the US carriers. Finally, Panzer sug- www.mbecc.com www.mbecc.com Page  Middleburg Eccentric • October ,  ~ November ,  Middleburg Eccentric • October ,  ~ November ,  Page 

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