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Middleburg’s Only Locally Owned and Operated Newspaper Volume 9 Issue 1 www.mbecc.com April 26, 2012 ~ May 24, 2012 The Middleburg Hunt Ball Changing of the Guard Daniel Morrow Most noteworthy was the formaliza- Page 20 tion of the department’s chain of command iddleburg’s new Town Attor- and the duties of the department’s Senior Po- ney, Angela Plowman, and the lice Officer, a new rank now held for the first Town’s new Police Chief, A.J. time by Officer Mike Prince. Panebianco made their first Henceforth the Chief of Police will Middleburg Sweeps formal appearances at a regular meeting of still be hired and fired by Town Council. His Mthe Middleburg Town Council on Thursday, immediate superior for day to day opera- Tourism Awards April 12, 2012. tions, however, will be the Town Adminis- Plowman thanked Council once again trator. for their decision, noted that she had already Complaints about the Chief by line ully half of the 2011 Visit event brought over 10,000 people to had the pleasure of working with Town Ad- officers may be taken directly to the Town Loudoun Tourism Awards went Middleburg during last year’s Christmas ministrator Martha Semmes in Purcellville, Administrator. Complaints about the Town to deserving Middleburg volun- season and said she looked forward to working with Administrator may be taken by the Chief di- teers whose tireless commitment The National Sporting Library’s Council and staff. rectly to Town Council. contribute mightily to the quality of life gala last autumn to open their new Mu- Chief Bill Klugh introduced his re- The Council has, for all practical Fand retail robustness of the Hunt Country seum won Top Tourism Event of the Year placement, Anthony J. (“A.J.”) Panebianco. purposes, eliminated its former committee village. for events with attendance under 3,000 The new Chief, in town for an early start structure, operating instead in work sessions on getting to know his new officers and the as a Committee of the Whole. Thus, its for- In a special commendation, Mayor with Rick Stoutameyer accepting the town, expressed his thanks for the opportu- Betsy Davis said it was an honor to recog- award. The spectacular celebration was mer Public Safety Committee, chaired by nity and noted how much he and his wife, Bundles Murdock, is no longer part of the nize the wonderful volunteers who made enjoyed by 2,500 guests from around the Amy were looking forward to getting to official chain of command. Murdock will it possible for Middleburg to sweep this world. know Middleburg. instead serve as the Council’s Public Safety year’s Visit Loudoun Tourism Awards. Emily Tabachka, of The Goodstone .Minutes earlier Mayor Betsy Davis Chair, responsible for serving as the Coun- Middleburg businesswoman Punkin Inn & Restaurant, was the winner of the had presented outgoing Town Attorney Liz cil’s go-to person when acting as a Commit- Lee won the highly prized Judy Patter- Tourism Employee of the Year Manage- Whiting with a crystal vase and kind words tee of the whole on police matters or other son Award, the highest honor conferred ment Award, and George Tiedeman, won in appreciation of her many years of service Public Safety concerns. by Visit Loudoun. Lee, who owns Jour- The Tourism Volunteer of the Year award at a party held in her honor in Council Cham- Utility Fund Budget bers. neymen Saddlers, thanked the volunteers for his consistent and invaluable support At March 22 work session, Town Ad- who work so hard all year, as she accept- of the Mosby Heritage Area Association. Revised General Orders ministrator Semmes reported that Loudoun ed the award. Also nominated for 2011 Tourism Attending his last regular Council Water’s charges for its services to the Town ‘Christmas in Middleburg’ won the Awards were Fern Bratten of Salamander Meeting, outgoing Chief Bill Klugh, pre- of Middleburg total some $248,000 in the Top Tourism Event of the Year award for Touch and Rich Gillespie of the Mosby sented for council review his latest draft of year ahead. events with attendance over 3,000 with Heritage Area Association. revised General Orders for the Middleburg Asked by Councilmember Shea why Police Department. Jim Herbert being the honoree. The Continued Page 11

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Middleburg Eccentric reserves the separate tack rooM. tHere are 4 additional dwellings (including newly right to accept or reject any and all copy. when, as a freshman at the kind of insurance HalF batH Manor House. original Hardwood, wine cellar, 7 stall courtyard Hardscaping, gourMet kitcHen, catering kitcHen, great Flow. 2 br 2 ba renovated manager’s house and guest house), extensive greenhouses, Middleburg Eccentric is published monthly Loudoun Valley High, agent one often sees in stable witH an iMpressive party/Hunt breakFast rooM, 7 paddocks witH new guest House enter aisle stall Horse stable riding ring virtually gardens, a pool, and a 5 acre pond. property witH potential easeMent , c 8 , , on the 4th Thursday by Middleburg Eccen- tric LLC. Circulation to Clarke, Fauquier, he began his career at TV commercials, but all restrictions. Fencing. 2 additional dwellings. unliMited ride out. 78.58 ac in 2 parcels; addl 50.3 ac parcel available Loudoun & Prince William Counties. WAGE. He read his first too rarely encounters in We are pledged to the letter and spirit of PeteR Pejacsevich 540-270-3835 $5,900,000 PeteR Pejacsevich 540-270-3835 $3,975,000 geoRge Roll 703-606-6358 $3,445,000 Virginia’s policy for achieving equal housing weathercast there when real life. opportunity throughout the Commonwealth. We encourage and support advertising and he was only 10. Middleburg Mayor marketing programs in which there are no His signature Betsy Davis described barriers to obtain housing because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, elderli- program, “The Drive him as “a true friend” ness, familial status or handicap. Home,” made him a not only to her, but to the All real estate advertised herein is subject to Virginia’s fair housing law which household name in entire town and commu- makes it illegal to advertise “any preference, Loudoun, and as the nity. limitation or discrimination because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, elderli- county grew and traffic “He will be missed ness, familial status, handicap or intention to make any such preferences, limitation or stalled, a true compan- so very much by all of discrimination.” ion on many a long ride us. Our love and prayers The newspaper will not knowingly accept advertising for real estate that violates home. News, sports, go out,” she continued, the fair housing law. Our readers are hereby weather, HS play by “to Donna and all of her informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on equal opportunity play: the VOICE was al- family.” snake hill Rd – Middleburg - 1850 georgian estate. 121 acres. tra- millRace lane - MarsHall - -picturesque turn-key equestrian prop- Rosedown ct – Middleburg - rooM For Horses, barn & pool - 4 board basis. For more information or to file a hous- ways Paul’s Davis spoke for the ditional virginian Hunt country Manor. spacious & private 8-bed- erty on 20 acres witH iMMaculate custoM HoMe and Manicured grounds. Fencing. Huge kitcHen witH wolF & subzero appliances, granite & cus- ing complaint call the Virginia Fair Housing rooM HoMe. gracious winding stairway & restored Hardwood Floors Mt. views, rolling acres, Fenced pastures, dog kennel, guest toM cabinats . 4bedrooMs and 3batHrooMs on 2nd Floor & FinisHed office at (804) 367-8530. Toll free call (888) His departure from entire Town and no doubt 551-3247. For the hearing impaired call (804) tHrougHout. long, tree-lined driveway, lake, 3 barns, 7 & 24-stall. House, 9 stall barn connected to indoor arena, 2 run-in/equipMent 3rd Floor witH bedrooM and batH - large sitting rooM perFect For 367-9753. Email: [email protected]. 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Box 500 s 2 South Madison Street 10 East Washington Street • Post Office Box 485 • Middleburg, VA 20118 A STAUNCH ADVOCATE OF LAND EASEMENTS Middleburg sVirginia 20117 office 540.687.6321 fax 540.687.3966 middleburgrealestate.com Licensed in Virginia and West Virginia. Offer subject to errors, omissions, prior sale, change of price or withdrawal without notice. Information contained herein is deemed reliable but is not so warranted nor is it otherwise guaranteed. www.mbecc.com www.mbecc.com Page 4 Middleburg Eccentric • April 26, 2012 ~ May 24, 2012 Middleburg Eccentric • April 26, 2012 ~ May 24, 2012 Page 5 News of Note Claudia Pfeiffer Appointed Celebration Marks Local Groomer Brad Isham Tells A Story of Africa in NSLM’s George L. Ohrstrom, Jr. Curator laudia Pfeiffer recent- gallery owned by F. Turner Re- searching, writing materials for, Sandy Lerner’s Rescue Liz Washington “The Sound of the String” ly joined the National uter, Jr. that specializes in animal, and mounting the museum’s sec- Sporting Library and sporting, and American paintings ond show, The Wildlife Paintings n his new novel “The Sound of the helps as they defend themselves from dead, one desperately alone, and the Museum as its George and sculpture. of Bruno Liljefors. of Jubilation Farm Loves Her Work String” Brad Isham creates a spiri- baboons, poachers, and an angry mob others spinning in clouds of their own L. Ohrstrom, Jr. Curator, a newly During her thirteen year ten- On the advice of Reuter, tual connection to the land, people from a neighboring village that attacks conspiracy. Ccreated position generously un- ure, Pfeiffer became the gallery’s Pfeiffer applied for the Muse- and wildlife of Africa. His experi- the camp. As lies are exposed, lives are left derwritten for the next five years assistant director and was then um’s position in January and was recent celebration lthough it sometimes re- ences in South Africa are the inspiration His friendship builds with his in tatters. Ifor his novel that shares the challenges guide and Professional Hunter, Lucas, “The Sound of the String” cap- by the George L. Ohrstrom, Jr. appointed director in 2005. Clau- among twelve candidates who marked Sandy Lerner’s quires a lot of work and Foundation. dia also had the opportunity to were considered. decision to preserve patience, local groomer of a remote bush camp, and the treach- while finding he is falling in love with tures the setting and appeals to the Pfeiffer, who has an almost be involved in many of Reuter’s “It is a once-in-a-lifetime Jubilation Farm, a 300- Liz Washington loves every of life in the bushveld. Lucas’ wife, Lise. Sabotage and sub- senses. It summons the sights, sounds, twenty-year background in fine projects. She helped research, opportunity to have a position in acre Purcellville property located ery minute of her work grooming With a duffle bag and a hand- terfuge between Gordon and Lucas is smells, tastes, and touch of Africa. It art and brings with her a strong compile, edit, and design his 800- this field open up at such a pres- Aon Shelburne Glebe Road that will Adogs and cats of all persuasions at made longbow Gordon Bradford travels hidden behind their professional and brings its readers into the bushveld and knowledge of American animal page reference work Animal and tigious institution, literally in my to Africa with an open mind and heart. personal relationships as they attempt leaves them immersed. and sporting art, has a keen inter- Sporting Artists in America, first backyard, and I would have been now become an extension of Ayr- Middleburg Animal Hospital. His first safari leads to more as his spiri- their most dangerous hunt together for “The book presents Africa truth- est in furthering research in the published by the National Sport- a fool not to try for it,” she said. shire Farm. Well and widely known for tual connection with the land, people, Cape buffalo. fully, in its beauty and tragedies” says field. ing Library and Museum in 2008 “I look forward to bring- The historic Loudoun Coun- her patience and ability to establish a and wildlife evolves. He discovers ethe- During the hunt, there is a touch- Isham. It “offers insight into the lives From 1994 to 1998, she di- and its 2011 Second Edition. ing my enthusiasm for this genre ty farm was slated for develop- truly special relationship with unruly real connections with the animals he ing story of Dagga Boy, an old Cape of the people in an African bush country rected Hardcastle Gallery in his- She also supervised the pub- to the museum’s audience and to ment with 54 housing lots. animals, Liz grew up in Middleburg’s pursues and learns from their perspec- buffalo, as he is cast from his herd. He camp and the value of every member.” toric Centreville, DE, near Wilm- lication of the National Sporting mounting new and exciting mate- As an extension of Lerner’s Windy Hill. tives the balance of the bushveld, for travels only with his guardian, Askari, Signed copies of “The Sound of ington, where she mounted over Library and Museum’s Afield in rial in the future.” Ayrshire Farm, Jubilation Farm “My grandfather cooked at predator and prey. and passes his life’s lessons to the young the String: An African Bush Country sixty exhibits and installations, America: 400 Years of Animal and Her first official roll as Cu- will be a certified organic and cer- The Greek’s, the restaurant that Gordon is mentored by the sage bull as they navigate the dangers of the Novel” are available at Second Chapter most featuring contemporary art- Sporting Art exhibition catalogue rator was to mount Scraps: British tified humane farming operation. was owned by Mr. Dimos before wisdom of Moses, an elderly black man bushveld to find water and stay alive. Books, Middleburg, VA, and Rhodes ists following the Brandywine and contributed as a photogra- Sporting Drawings from the Paul whose early years were spent in racially The buffalo and hunters find Fly Shop, Warrenton, VA, and online Tradition. pher, editor, and writer. Mellon Collection, which opened Ayrshire Farm, located in it became The Coach Stop,” she torn South Africa. He shares in the lives themselves at the same water hole for a at Amazon.com and www.thesound- In 1998 she moved to Vir- Additionally, she helped on April 6th and will be on view Upperville, Virginia, was the first explained. “Five generations of of the people in a remote bush camp and thrilling end which leaves one of them ofthestring.com. ginia and began working at Red mount the Afield in America through June 30th. Virginia farm to be certified both my family lived in our Windy Hill Fox Fine Art, the Middleburg exhibit and then assisted in re- organic and humane. The farm house.” produces a variety of meats and Liz’s very loving and patient organic produce supplied to top Ayrshire Farm’s mission is mother always allowed her children Foxcroft Students & Ashburn Leader regional restaurants, including its to farm sustainably and profitably, to bring home stray or hurt animals own Hunter’s Head Tavern, Home promoting the benefits of locally for tender, loving care and, according or standards, they leave looking like Farm Store, and Ayrshire Farm produced, humanely raised meats to Liz, pets were always a part of their they are ready for the show ring. Recognized for Breast Cancer Work Catering Company. and organic produce to the local family. A Mastiff was a memorable Hunter’s Head and Home consumer community through A 1973 graduate of Loudoun client, not only because he weighed The Cherry Blossom Breast opsy System, a device that increases the Foxcroft student leaders Farm were the first restaurant and education, outreach and example. County High School, Liz thought she 180 pounds, but because Liz decided Cancer Foundation of Middleburg effectiveness of biopsies while reducing Maeve Couzens, Alexis Hall, Mary T store in the country to achieve a wanted to be an executive assistant the easiest way to groom him was has announced that the students its collateral impacts. Motion and Sam Nelson, accompanied hos. Hays & Son Jewelers For more information visit- in the indoor run, where she would of Foxcroft School, a girls college prep She is currently the vice presi- by Head of School Mary Lou Leiphe- certified organic/certified humane www.ayrshirefarm.com until she realized the required dress in Middleburg, and Susan T. Carroll dent of the Comprehensive Cancer and imer, Assistant Head of School Sheila designation. code for such a position was not what have hot and cold running water and Celebrating 40 years ~ Fine Jewelry and Silver ~1972 ~2012 he would have the room to relax and of Ashburn have been named Cherry Research Institute for the entire Inova McKibbin, Athletic Director Michelle she wanted to do. Blossom Champions for 2011 for their Health System of Northern Virginia. Woodruff, and Athletic Assistant Jessi “That was it,” she said em- stop worrying. Even though it meant achievements in the local fight against The 156 girls of Foxcroft School Coil will accept the award on Sunday, We would like to welcome Allie to phatically, “I knew then I wanted to she would have to remove her shoes, breast cancer. were selected as 2012 Cherry Blossom April 29th. Engagement Rings do something else. socks, and then cover herself so she Ms. Carroll was recognized for Champions for their five years of fund- The Cherry Blossom Breast Can- our family, and the surrounding Although a lucky happen- wouldn’t be soaked during the bath. her creation of the Bosom Buddies Pro- raising for, and their local participation cer Foundation, a 501(C)3 Public Char- stance ensured that another career Special care is a hallmark of gram at Inova Loudoun Hospital and in, the Cherry Blossom Foundation’s ef- ity, began its work in 2007 and concen- communities! Please call to book would be possible, and that all her Liz’s work, whether it is hand dry- for working with the Cherry Blossom forts for local detection, treatment, edu- trates about 90% its granted monies to ing for a pet who doesn’t like to be Foundation to install a new biopsy cation, and elimination of breast cancer. help local women with breast cancer your new do’ for the new year! business classes did not go to waste. technology in Loudoun County. Af- The high school women, with detection and treatment and with edu- For 25 years, Liz has assisted Pastor caged, or simply a calm, quiet hand for an animal that may have had a bad ter discovering the surprisingly low the strong support of Foxcroft’s lead- cation on the need for early and regular Herman Nelson at the Shiloh Baptist percentage of hospital women monitor- ers, raised $10,000 between this past breast screenings; approximately 10% Church as Church Clerk. previous experience. ing their breast health, Ms. Carroll also October and February for the Founda- of granted funds have gone to regional “I use all my skills there,” she “Although I’ve groomed many created Bosom Buddies to pair women tion’s work, by a large turn-out for the research on the disease. With no full- a salon said. pets over the years, I never tire of to remind each of due dates and needed Middleburg Cherry Blossom Nanette’s time staff or facilities, the Middleburg- One day, Liz took a dog that helping a dog or cat look and feel checks. Walk and 5K Run for Breast Cancer, by based group has helped an estimated 540-687-6020 had been shot to the vet. At that time, their very best. I love what I do.” Ms. Carroll, who was at the time soliciting funds from the college prep 500 women since 2007 receive mam- 10 N. Pendleton Street • Middleburg, VA 20117 Dr. John Holland owned Middleburg To schedule a grooming ap- the hospital’s chief operating officer, school’s friends and parents, and from mograms and treatment. For more in- Animal Hospital and when he ob- pointment with Liz at Middleburg was also the stimulus and the leader for the third annual Think Pink Tourna- formation, please visit www.cherryblos- Animal Hospital, please telephone the acquisition by the Lansdowne hos- ment, a 12-team high school and middle sombreastcancerfoundation.org. served how well Liz calmed the hurt pital of its first Stereo-Tactic Breast Bi- school basketball tournament. dog, he asked if she would like to help 540 687 6144. him as a kennel assistant part time. LATEST SPRING LOOKS JUST IN! “I was excited to help him,” Liz emphasized. “I had always loved animals, but I never imagined I could harlie estbrook have a profession with animals.” C W 703.447.9505 WE’RE PREDICTING Liz took such good care of the boarding animals that Dr. Holland the perch ~ the plAins, vA asked her to work for him full time wonderFul locAtion \in orAnge county hunt. love- and taught her skills to assist him as a ly 3 bedroom contemporAry with FAbulous kitchen/ A VERY HOT SPRING. vet/tech assistant. dining room. lArge living room with FireplAce. Full “He taught me so much and so suite on lower level with greAt room, kitchen, Fire- plAce, bedroom & bAth. stone terrAces bAck And well,” Liz remembered. Front. pool. sepArAte gArAge with guest suite/ oFFice. When Dr. Donaldson pur- 2 stAll bArn with Full bAth/ groom quArters. Fenced chased the business, Liz simply tran- • Realtor of Estate & pAddock. privAcy. lAndscAping. $1,225,000 sitioned to assist her. 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If growing up in the beautiful quickly helped her rationalize away est employers, REHAU As CEO of REHAU North Montana world of cattle ranching, the desire to play basketball in favor North America, to become Chief America since 2006, Kitty has let her cold, hard winters and wide-open of continuing her musical education. AExecutive in residence of Montana actions speak for her commitment to spaces provides that background, “She never had to spank me, State University’s Alumni Founda- her community, but she understands then Kitty was well prepared. she just gave me what we called ‘The tion and Chairman of The Loudoun clearly how important it is to teach Growing up the youngest of Jane Wyman’ look….” Kitty recalls. Laurels, it would be hard to find a young people about stewardship. three, Kitty’s was raised by a single Kitty began her college expe- local community leader who is not To ensure that Loudoun County’s mother who set high standards and rience studying music at Concordia aware of her history of good deeds. young citizens learn the importance worked as hard for her community as College in Minnesota but, after one From Teachers in Industry to of stewardship, she has created a new she did for her family. year, transferred to Montana State the Boy Scouts, from help for the Loudoun Laurels initiative called “Marjorie, my mother, fought in Bozeman as a communications As Kitty Saylor turns the page underprivileged to the Center for the The Loudon Laurels Stewardship as hard to keep our local library open major. Arts, Kitty has made generous and Trust. as she did to provide my brothers and and opens the next era in her career, It was there that Kitty added both Loudoun County and Montana gracious commitments to Loudoun “I have always believed that me with the very best ideals,” she three advisors to her mentor list: Ray County. Her work on the CEO The Loudoun Laurels should find explained. “She is an extraordinarily State University will benefit enor- Weisenborn, her advisor at MSU; Dr. mously from her beliefs that “… Cabinet, on the George Washing- a way to introduce the exemplary articulate and dedicated individual Jim McCrosky, the department chair ton University Science & Technol- citizens we recognize every year to and it is going to be wonderful to be leadership has its own rewards.” at West Virginia University where “You might not think you have ogy Campus Advisory Board and on young people who need to under- closer to her now that I have a profes- she completed her Masters; and Dr. Montana’s new ecoHouse exemplify stand the importance and pleasure sional role at the university. She is as enough time or enough money to re- Ray Falcione, who was her PhD ad- ally make a difference,” she insisted, her broad sense of responsibility. of true community stewardship,” she involved today as she has been for all visor at the University of Maryland. But none reflects more in- continued. these years.” “but you do. And the return on your “They all pushed me, just as investment of care and commitment tensely her level of commitment than “With the enormous help and When Kitty’s 21-year-old my mother had, to achieve greater being asked to take the helm of The support of my Leadership Com- brother, Dan, died of epilepsy in will rank with the best returns you’ll things and to always give back and ever receive on any investment you Loudoun Laurels, a landmark pro- mittee, we have established The 1976, his death took a devastating take care of my community.” gram that underscores her belief that Loudoun Laurels Stewardship Trust toll on the family. make.” stewardship is the keystone of every to recognize, mentor and provide “He had been ill for so long, community’s success. scholarships to worthy Loudoun and we all helped each other take Franklin Payne honored “A wonderful community ab- County students. care of him, but losing him is some- solutely depends on citizens seeing Beginning this year, we plan thing we will never forget. It only for 60 consecutive years of what needs to be done and taking to recognize students at our annual underscores how important it is to do membership in the Middleburg responsibility to make certain the gala. Our hope is that each student everything you can while your help things that need to be done are done,” will receive a scholarship and have can make a difference.” American Legion Post she emphasized. an opportunity to personally meet Kitty and her two older broth- “I grew up understanding that and work closely with the Loudoun ers are very attached to the land. we are all responsible for the qual- Laureates. “We are all drawn back to ity of our communities; my mother “We believe this program will Montana,” she said gazing at the taught me that. Without the proactive inspire and motivate young citizens beautiful photos of the state that commitment of individuals whose to take greater responsibility for their grace her office walls. work often goes unrecognized, we community, and will help them meet Growing up in a modern split- would lose that quality of life we can and understand how and why true level home that her mother designed, too easily take for granted leaders pursue what is sometimes a Kitty understands the challenges of “It has been my honor to lead difficult and unappreciated commu- being successful as a young student. REHAU North America, and it will nity role.” “From the outside, my fam- be my even greater pleasure to help The Leadership Commit- ily looked terribly successful,” she Montana State’s president advance tee Kitty created to help her lead remembers. “No one understood the university’s academic and re- The Loudoun Laurels initiative in- how hard my mother had to work to search efforts. cludes: Joe Boling, Pat Daly, Ed keep us healthy, and my mother was “I must admit, however, that Hatrick, Marc Leepson and James too proud to complain or let anyone chairing The Loudoun Laurels, Rohrbaugh. know.” ensuring that truly important com- It would be easy to assume that Being terribly tall and weigh- munity leaders are recognized and the beautiful, Lauren Bacall-looking about 60 pounds, according to helping young people understand alike who has achieved such impres- Kitty, did not contribute to her sense Ferris Sadak, Ron Poston, ?Bill Moliere, Franklin Payne, Bill Brown, Fritz the importance of stewardship, is tre- sive success was raised and educated of herself, and when she made the Hutchison, Ron Embrey

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Buena Vista City Council. special needs. our way.” Stalin as the most dangerous and de- March 22, 2012, Council Mem- Panebianco’s long career in Bue- The Panebianco’s have two dogs: Today the big issue is how fective of visionaries. He concludes ber Bundles Murdock moved to Risk na Vista ended unexpectedly on July 1, Millie (an ancient and beloved rescued to reign in annual deficits and the by asserting, “In a democracy, it is authorize Town Administrator Martha 2010, an event whose details are shroud- German Shepherd) and Raferd (aka national debt without disastrous up to the people themselves to make FSemmes to offer Anthony J. Panebianco Panebianco is arguably the most ed in part by the confidentiality and non- “Scooby-doo), a Min-pin. societal consequences. The na- the fateful choice.” an annual salary of $75,000 plus other closely vetted of any Middleburg Police disclosure provisions that surround most, As might be expected, given his ethods to dramatically tional options on the table include benefits, to serve as Middleburg’s new Chief in decades. Before being inter- if not all, “personnel matters.” career, “A.J.” knows and teaches martial ness owners, and visitors . . . success will reduce our annual defi- plans crafted by the tough-minded The Shenandoah Press plans Chief of Police. viewed in closed session by the entire The Lexington News-Gazette arts. Brazilian jiu-jitzu is his specialty. be the outcome. You can expect to see cit and, in turn, national Bowles-Simpson bipartisan com- a series of articles in the coming The offer called for Panebianco Town Council, the new Chief had to pass quoted City Manager Tim Dudley on the He loves and restores classic high- me and other officers doing foot patrols debt, have taken center mission (authorized by President months that explores the tough deci- to be added to the Town’s payroll on muster with Town Administrator Mar- matter. Speaking ostensibly for the town powered fast cars. and finding new ways to reach out to the stage in 2012 as both major parties Obama), and the Democratic, Re- sions that need to be made by local April 23, and assume full command of tha Semmes, Police Chief Klugh, Vice council and staff Dudley would say only He’s also a writer (currently work- Mgear up for the Presidential and Con- publican and Libertarian parties. and state government, presents al- community. . . . My goal is to make sure the force on May 1, the effective date of Mayor Darlene Kirk (who also serves that he “would not say why Panebianco ing on his first novel). each officer know on a first name basis.” gressional elections. Beyond the Criticisms of each of the plans range ternative viewpoints, and challenges Chief’ Bill Klugh’s retirement. as the Council’s Personnel chair) and resigned.” He had high praise for the men traditional political posturing and from “too Draconian” relative to citizens and government officials to Seconded by Councilmember Bundles Murdock, the Council’s Public That remained and remains the Best and Worst and women he would be serving with in rhetoric, this debate must address their impact on the safety nets of the develop new visions supported by Mark Snyder, Murdock’s motion passed Safety chair. position of Town officials despite what he Middleburg Library nity events—from book talks to two major questions to avoid anes- New Deal and the Great Society to creative prioritization of programs Middleburg. “They seem professional Advisory Board has begun unanimously, supported by Vice Mayor Commenting on Council’s unani- appeared from press reports to be vocal Asked what’s best about being a and experienced,” he noted. “I hope to children’s programs - which will thetized solutions: “too tame” relative to their ability to that get the budget back on track. Darlene Kirk, and Council members mous decision to hire him, Vice Mayor demands from Panebianco supporters Policeman, Panebianco answered with- a local fundraising effort be able to be held without disrupt- (1)How can each level of gov- cut deeply into exploding debt fast Perhaps some of these ideas will build on that . . . to discover an area of to finance the expansion Kevin Hazard, Trowbridge Littleton, Darlene Kirk noted the “Any new hire is, among the citizens of Buena Vista for out hesitation: “Saving lives.” interest for each officer and try to de- ing other library users, as happens ernment set up a process for evaluat- enough to prevent the U.S. from be- trickle up to our national leaders and Kathy Jo Shea, and David Stewart. in some sense, a risk . . . but not this one. further details or his reinstatement. “I haven’t done it that often,” he of the much-used and much-loved today. ing and prioritizing programs coming in the same fix as the “PIIGS” candidates. Some of these articles Mayor Betsy Davis, prohibited by velop or build a program around their Tlocal library. “We are the only library in I really believe he’s the right man for the Panebianco, equally bound by the said. And looking down at his hands, peting for limited funds? nations in Europe (Portugal, Italy, will be published in the Middleburg strengths.” The Advisory Board is law from casting a vote except to break a job and that we’re lucky to be able to hire rules, will say only that his resignation he murmured, “ . . . and sometimes I’ve No doubt anticipating a question the Loudoun County system with- (2)How do we navigate Ireland, Greece and Spain). Eccentric as part of our ongoing col- tie, abstained, but in the Town’s official him.” By all accounts, no one on Town was a purely personal decision, “ . . . the failed. But there’s nothing . . . nothing in a non-profit group that supports out a meeting room,” Cotter added, through a budget-balancing pro- If today’s big issues are to laboration. Others will be available about whether or not the press should be the Middleburg Library, a branch press release applauded Council’s deci- Council or staff appears to disagree. best ethical course of action surrounding this world . . . that’s better. I love CPR. I alerted in advance about the time, date “something that the community cess without stultifying the vision be solved in a thoughtful way as il- for reading, pondering, and action at sion: “We are looking forward to hav- a difference of opinion,” noting that he can’t describe the feeling one gets when of the Loudoun County Public Li- sorely needs and that will provide and capabilities that transformed 13 lustrated by the above quote, a new www.ShenandoahPress.org. and place of a pending arrest, he volun- brary. Fundraising that began qui- ing Chief Panebianco begin walking our Service History “left in good standing and was presented it works.” teered: “I will say without a doubt that it great benefit to the community.” British colonies into an international bolder vision may be needed. Such This series has just begun streets and become part of our commu- with my badge, duty weapon, and ac- Asked what’s worst, he paused. etly in November of last year is In late April, the Advisory superpower in a mere 236 years? a vision should avoid wholesale with a point-counterpoint discussion is improper to advise anyone, aside from now starting to kick into high gear. nity as Chief of Police,” Davis said. “We Panebianco had been Chief of crued leave as reward for a job well “One sees many bad things, ter- the person in question and law enforce- Board will mail a general fundrais- In an op ed piece published in dismantling of agencies and in- of the Space Program’s possible fu- believe he will enhance our well-loved Police in Louisa for only a few months done.” rible things, in the line of duty, and it’s Funds raised will cover all costs ing letter to several hundred lo- the L.A. Times eight years ago en- dustries that support bold missions ture that you can check out on the ment officials, of the details surrounding (including furnishing) to double the police force.” when the August 23, 2011, earthquake Middleburg’s Town Council, os- hard to say which is the worst. a pending arrest.” cal households. Meanwhile, the titled, “State of the Vision Thing”, such as space exploration without Shenandoah Press website. struck. Located just 6 miles from Miner- tensibly privy to sources not available to “For me, perhaps, it came early existing 2,000-square foot facility, Board is accepting donations by Arthur Schlesinger quoted FDR: fully considering the consequences. The goal of this series is Panebianco believes, he says, in the smallest of the seven library Third Chief in a Year al, the quake’s epicenter Louisa suffered the press or general public, made their on. Though I didn’t know it at the time, an “open door policy.” mail at PO Box 1823, Middleburg “All of our great Presidents Such dismantling may dissipate our to stimulate an active discussion not only serious damage, but, in some in- opinion clear with their unanimous and I was lucky. I came from a family in branches in the Loudoun County 20118. were leaders of thought at times nation’s experience base in impor- among readers of the Middleburg “I want the public to feel comfort- system. Panebianco is the third officer to stances, genuine panic. Panebianco and unqualified decision to hire the new which domestic violence would have able approaching me or any officer. If “The Advisory Board is a when certain ideas in the life of the tant scientific and manufacturing Eccentric and Shenandoah Press that hold the position of Chief of Police in his officers were highly praised for their Chief. been, was, unthinkable.” Fundraising has been pro- nonprofit, 501 (c) 3, charitable nation had to be clarified. Washing- specialties – making future efforts will influence government priorities, they have a question or just want to say ceeding extremely well according Middleburg in less than a year, not count- quick and effective response to what was Asked if he understood how im- “Sadly, it’s not too big a part of the hello, I encourage them to do so. This is organization, so all contributions ton personified the idea of federal to reconstitute such capabilities in- policy and action and explore new ing Officer Mike Prince’s interim service quite literally a once-in-a-lifetime totally portant his success would be to all those rest of the world”. to Advisory Board President Denis are tax deductible,” Cotter said. union; Jefferson typified the theory credibly challenging, expensive and definitions of “affordability”. Your THEIR police department. I am THEIR Cotter as Acting Chief. unpredictable emergency. who put their faith in him, he told the “My first arrest, on my first day on Chief, and we are here, FOR THEM. “And every cent that is donated of democracy, which Jackson reaf- perhaps impossible in a reasonable ideas and comments, via online let- Chief Steve Webber announced In Warsaw, where he served as Eccentric, “I promise you, that in a year, the Buena Vista force, while I was still be- “As of April 15, we have will be used in the expansion of the firmed; Lincoln, by condemning period of time. ters to the Editor, are not only wel- his retirement, effective June 1, 2011, in both a consultant and Interim Chief, or even less, you and they will be abso- ing shown the ropes, was on a domestic raised over 60 percent of the over- Middleburg Library.” The Adviso- slavery and secession, put two great The USA can and must do bet- come, but are essential. March of that year. At the time Webber Panebianco’s work (including a detailed lutely, totally, sure they made the right violence call. Seeing violence, especially ARF Sets Date all project cost of $775,000 for this ry Board will be setting up a web- principles of government forever ter by applying our best minds and Please contact The Shenando- had been accused of giving advanced analysis of the strengths, weaknesses, decision.” violence against women and children at long-overdue and much-needed li- site in the near future to provide up- beyond question; Cleveland em- spirit of innovation to solve these ah Press at www.shenandoahpress. notice to the complainant in a criminal and needs of the department) was highly home, where they should be safest is still, for Family B.B.Q. brary expansion,” Cotter said. “All dates on the fundraising campaign bodied rugged honesty in a corrupt complex problems using a systems org. case about the date, time and place of an praised and by all accounts is still serv- The Man for me, one of the worst things about be- that money has been donated by - www.middleburglibrary.org. age; and Theodore Roosevelt and approach. arrest, actions that, according later court ing as a working organizational and op- ing a policeman. And I guess you could & ‘Dog Fest’ generous citizens in the commu- Wilson were both moral leaders us- But before we charge off on a testimony, led directly to the alerting of erational guide for the town’s new Chief, Before assuming his duties as say being able to help stop some of it, is nity,” he noted, ”but we still have one or more photographers to cover the whom Panebianco helped recruit. Chief in Middleburg, Panebianco (who one of the best parts.” oard members of the Animal about $320,000 to go!” event. Prior to his service in Warsaw, insists on being called “A.J.”) spent two Rescue Fund (ARF) have set Construction cannot begin (703)754-3301 gainesville Chief Bill Klugh, officially re- the new served 22 years on the force in hours or so with the Eccentric at his of- Style their fund raising bar even high- until all the money has been raised. Guaranteed placed Webber in June, 2011. He re- Buena Vista, population 6,650, just 15 fice in Louisa. er than last year in which they The Advisory Board has (540)347-0765 warrenton signed, much to the regret of Town minutes east of Lexington, the home of He has been married to his wife, Asked about how he thought a po- distributed grants totaling over $70,000 worked closely with the Town of Council and staff, due to what he de- both the Virginian Military Institute and Amy, for nearly a quarter century. She liceman should conduct himself, Panebi- Bto local animal charities. Middleburg, the Loudoun County (540)825-6332 culpeper  Service  Up-Front Prices  Satisfaction scribed as an unfortunate miscalculation Washington & Lee University. is a school nurse whose efforts to com- anco was also unequivocal. He began “This year, we will kick off our Public Library Board of Trustees, of his retirement benefits. Joining the force as a line patrol- bat weight among local students was the by showing that his uniform shoes were fund-raising efforts Sunday, May 20th the Middleburg Community Cen- The official announcement of the man when he was barely 21, he rose subject of a feature on nearby WSLS TV. both well-polished and very well worn. with a great spring event,” said Events ter (which owns the land), and the town’s hiring of Panebianco was both en- steadily through the ranks, earning an Their son, Scotty, is newly mar- “I tend to focus on community Chair Mary Johnson. “Our B.B.Q. & Loudoun County Board of Supervi- thusiastic and well-received. Associate’s degree and a Bachelor’s De- ried and wants to pursue a career like his policing and education,” he wrote. “I ‘Dog Fest’ will feature delicious B.B.Q. sors for over a year to clear the way Local media, noting his selection gree along the way. Panebianco became dad’s, in law enforcement. believe that when a Police Department and lots of fun for individuals and fami- for the fundraising. fromGoodstone pool of APRILmore than Ad Middleb.25 candidates, Ecc. _Layout Chief 1 in4/12/12 March, 4:02 2008, PM succeeding Page 1 Chief Their daughter-in-law, Jenna, is a has the confidence of the residents, busi- lies with their socialized dogs. Come The Advisory Board took the Sensational Spring cited his 22 years of service, his record even if you don’t have a dog as there will initiative after it became clear that be plenty to do.” the County could not - because of r: the small local population - pay Specials inne r: A country trail has been designed nne Celebrate Mother’s Day specifically for the ‘Dog Walk’ at Fox for the expansion. The expan- ard W i sion was actually envisioned when w rd W Hall Farm in Delaplane. “The choice of 50+ Point New State 52-Gallon ns A wa at Goodstone Inn & Restaurant trails pretty much depends on the length the Middleburg Library was built in anse ce A 1990, and will be built on the east Electric Water Heater oh hoi of the legs of your four-legged compan- ast J ’s C ions or on your own stamina,” said Mary, side of the current building. The Air Conditioning N ner library will remain open while the with Six-Year Parts ondé Di URANTS IN THE USA - 2011” smiling. & Whole House C able A Enjoy an outstanding Mother’s Day Dinner “For those who just wish to play construction is underway. “MOSpTe nETXCELLENT INN - 2011” with their pooch, there will be “doggy After the expansion is com- Warranty O at Goodstone’s award-winning restaurant games” with prizes for those who win plete, Loudoun County will carry Plumbing Inspection or lose. There will also be a dog groomer all the costs of operating the ex- Only $ panded facility. $ “TOP 100 BEST REST and breathtaking 265 acre estate. available.” * Rain or shine, there will be plenty In its new incarnation, at 89 899 of fun Sunday, May 20th. Along the 4,000 square feet, the Middleburg Expires 5/31/12 ‘Dog Walk’ trails there will be water Library will no longer be bursting THE GOODSTONE SPA GIFT CARD: and comfy rest stations with spectacular at the seams. As the community Treat Mom to a gift of total relaxation with a massage views. There will be pony rides, face information center, the expanded painting and games for children. Adults library will be able to support the or facial. Visit www.goodstone.com for a full spa menu. will enjoy raffles and seasonal goods needs of the community. In this sales on garden furniture, planters, plants digital age, libraries are more rel- and clothing. evant than ever. There will be addi- Local shelters, including tional computers for public Internet Middleburg Humane Foundation, The access and additional space for peo- Fauquier SPCA, the Virginia German ple who bring their own computers *Includes removal and disposal of old Shepherd Rescue and the Appalachian and use the library’s free WiFi - a water heater and dispatch fee. Expansion Great Pyrenees Rescue have been invited major and highly popular service tank and additional work extra. WWW.GOODSTONE.COM to bring canine companions ready for in our broadband-underserved rural adoption. area. IONAL SER SS VIC 36205 SNAKE HILL ROAD, MIDDLEBURG, VA 20117 There will, of course, be in- FE E Adults are asked to donate $100 O S R IN P C

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Most meetings I must bal- After 8 years on the Middleburg n August 9, 2011, five-year-old with often-seen photos of children with large part by number of hours Loudoun Plant whether the Resort was here or not needed upgrades to our town and our ance my own beliefs about what is best Photo by Mona Botwick Sadie Grace Ablard died from cleft palate. She asked, “What’s wrong Town Council, I am running again be- Megan Catherwood a head injury sustained at a with that boy?” Sara explained as best Water’s operators were required to be in and this would have cost a large amount utilities infrastructure. for the Town, my personal ideas about cause I love Middleburg. It is as simple birthday party. Her mother, Sara she could then went home to learn more Middleburg to provide service. New fa- of money for our citizens. It has saved I hope the citizens of Middleburg the “future “ Middleburg, my individual as that. I will work hard to keep the unior year has been a busy time Ablard of Philomont, is turning tragedy online. Sadie showed great compassion for cilities, she noted, required among other our citizens a lot of money. will allow me the opportunity to finish response to the issue, the “facts” of the charming, small town feeling while for Middleburg Academy’s Ka- Ointo something positive by supporting a these children, and she wanted to help. That things additional testing. Semmes also Our budget is back on track and these tasks. It is indeed an honor to repre- issue before us, and whatever limitations keeping an eye on little improvements tie Hill and Matt Nickles. The cause important to Sadie. Below is Sara’s Christmas, she asked for donations instead noted that the operators must also back both General Fund and Utility Fund are sent all of my friends and neighbors and we have legally . Most difficult of all are that need to be made. I am a 4th genera- two have been fully immersed letter to our community. of gifts, and raised $500 which funded two wash the new facilities. now both able to support themselves. I to be Mayor of our wonderful town! those issues which directly impact the tion town resident and I treasure what we not only in their studies and sports Sara said, “Since my daughter Sa- “smiles” for children. Asked by Council Member Mark know raising utility rates has not been a Kathy Jo Shea quality of life for the citizen of the com- have and all the wonderful volunteers J(both play varsity tennis; Matt is also die’s death eight months ago, I’ve found With Sadie’s death, Sara is con- Snyder when the Town was scheduled popular nor easy decision for Council, munity, especially financially. Knowing that make it the greatest place to live, to renew the Loudoun Water contract. but one that was for the “good of the My decision to run for re-election that this process happens in “public”, a swimmer), but in their roles as stu- some comfort for my heartbreak by chan- tinuing her cause. “ It’s my goal to raise this year was a difficult one. Being a co- work, shop and dine. dent grant-makers for the S. Murray Town Clerk North confirmed the con- town”. makes the job no easier. neling my energy into something positive enough money in my lifetime to fund a tract expired in 2014. Snyder suggested We have overcome some very owner and operator of two businesses in I believe that Middleburg is fac- Trowbridge Littleton Rust and Mary H.C. Rust Student that will help others: fundraising for Smi- child’s smile surgery for every day that Sa- Middleburg does not leave a great deal of Philanthropy Project. that any new contract include perfor- rough waters with our budget and the ing some critical decisions, with the ur- I have been a native resident all leTrain.” die lived. That’s $250 per smile for 1,913 mance incentives. economy, but thanks to an excellent staff extra time. In the end it was a deep com- ban crawl, increasing population and the my life and appreciate where we have Known as “Forward Turn,” She continues, “As often happens, days for a total of $478,250. It’s a bold goal, mitment to serve the community that has Open Government and a determined and focused Council infrastructure demands that will accom- been, where we are now and how we the Project is a community outreach it all starts with a smile. I clearly remem- but then Sadie lived with a bold heart and we are maintaining a balanced budget. I supported me both in those businesses pany it; with legislative changes which should plan for our future. I live and work program of the Piedmont Community ber Sadie’s first smile. Not just a reflex with much compassion for others”, says At the same work session, Coun- feel that the economy is slowly moving and personally, that finally won out. This add financial requirements; and locally, in Middleburg and value this special life Foundation. It was created six years smile but her first real smile. She showed Sara. “With each smile we fund, we help cilmember Kathy Jo Shea noted that the forward and our budget will continue to will be my final term, however, I thought with the construction of additional hous- we have! I thank you in advance for your ago to fund and encourage youth- me that first gummy grin when she was improve the life of a child, and we’re do- Town did not have minutes on record for get stronger. We will continue to moni- the knowledge gained in the first term ing and the opening of the Salamander support for the May council election. driven projects, and to teach philan- many things we look for when scor- overview presentation of their work, eight weeks old and she never lived a day ing so in memory of my joyful Sadie who committees that did not report directly tor our finances closely and hope to be should be put to good use for the Town. Inn. thropy to area high school students. ing grants: how will it benefit the including their funding recommenda- without beaming several times during the blessed us with her beaming, contagious to the Council. Among them were the The most difficult and the best Matt and Katie are part of a community, will it have a lasting ef- tions, to the Board of Directors of the day. Even on grumpy days, she would find smile. She would be delighted to be con- Town’s Go Green Committee, the Mu- twenty four-member Steering Com- fect, does it seem practical and able Piedmont Community Foundation. things to look delighted about…a funny tributing to sharing more smiles with oth- seum Committee and the Pink Box Ad- mittee that represents high schools to be accomplished, and are we truly PCF Executive Director Karen passage in a book, the crazy antics of goats ers.” So far, more than $50,000.00 has been visory Board throughout Loudoun and Fauquier interested in seeing the project move Krei described the presentation as, on our property, finally getting through that donated to Sadie’s tribute fund with Smile Noting that the lack of reliable counties. Working both in teams and forward.” Once the group reached “My favorite day in the Student Phi- difficult violin piece, finding colorful yarn Train (http://support.smiletrain.org/goto/ records “could cause problems,” Shea as a whole, the group reviews, dis- agreement on the projects to be fund- lanthropy Project is when we see the for her next knitting project, watching a but- Sadie) and SadieSmileFoundation.org to suggested that Council ask the commit- cusses, scores and, ultimately, pro- ed, deciding how much money to students give a professional and im- terfly land on a flower…Sadie found joy in fund the race. tees to regularly provide meeting notes or poses which grants their committee give to each was “a huge discussion passioned accounting of their work so many areas of life.” Since one of Sadie’s other passions minutes to the Town. wishes to see funded. Typically, they and everyone had a different opinion, and a grant recommendation.” Sadie wanted to give others the was running, Sara has organized a 5K and Town Clerk North observed that devote two Saturdays a month (over a leading to a very lively debate. In the “It is impressive to witness chance to smile too. Not just a partial smile Kid’s Fun Run on what would have been the resolutions establishing the commit- five-month period) to their work. end,” she reports, “we were all able their enthusiasm and collective but a wide-open grin. She was troubled that Sadie’s sixth birthday, Saturday, May 12, tees already required that they take notes Determining which grants to to agree on the amount and feel con- knowledge; a proud testament that some people are born with cleft lip and cleft 2012 in Purcellville, with all proceeds go- of their meetings, though they were not fund and exactly how much money fident in our decision.” our youth can be a powerhouse, up to palate and that ninety-five percent of chil- ing to SmileTrain. required to take formal minutes. to give (award amounts range from On a broader level, student the task of thoughtful leadership for dren born with a cleft in developing coun- Please join us for the first annual Town Council Election $500 to $2,500) has proven more grant-makers also help assess the our communities and country.” tries never receive surgeries. Not only can Sadie’s Run. There are wonderful activities challenging than either Middleburg needs of the greater community, as The endowment seed that Mr. they not smile, but they have trouble eating for the kids and fantastic race prizes thanks On May 1, 2012, four members Academy representative expected. seen from a youth’s perspective, and and Mrs. Rust first planted is now a or speaking property. They often aren’t al- to generous support from the community. of the Middleburg Town Council will “The pace and speed of how serve as spokespersons for Forward deeply rooted perennial. And just as lowed to attend school, marry, or hold a job. Registration is open on Active.com. stand for re-election. With no one else in things move was surprising - I Turn. To help get the word out, they they had hoped, it has blossomed into They face difficult lives because they are To learn more about the 5K and Fun the running, all will be re-elected. Never- thought it would be easy,” says Matt. developed a catchy slogan and logo, the self-perpetuating project they en- too poor to afford a simple surgery. Sadie Run or for details on how to participate, theless, the Eccentric asked all the candi- “It brings the reality of a business en- You Tube videos, Facebook interac- visioned, empowering and encourag- wanted to provide them a chance to smile. volunteer or become an event sponsor, con- dates the following six questions: vironment . . . and how fast you need tions, and their own website (www. ing area youth to act as civic-minded Sadie first learned about SmileTrain tact Sara Ablard at [email protected] or 1. Given the demands of the job to move to get things done.” forwardturn.com). citizens and good stewards of our while walking through Dulles Town Cen- visit www.sadiesmilefoundation.org. (and the low pay) why are you run- Katie explains, “There are Every spring, they provide an community’s resources. ter. She saw banners promoting the cause ning again? 2. Why do you think no one else is running? 3. What was the best thing to happen to Middleburg during your last term? 4. What was the worst? 5. What are you most looking forward to seeing happen in Middleburg in your next term? 6. What’s your greatest concern for the next term? Here, in their entirety, are their re- plies: Mayor Betsy Davis Running for office for Middleburg Town Council is indeed a labor of love. My love for the town and it’s people continue to keep me motivated. I did a lot of “soul searching” to make my decision to run for Mayor again. I realized there are still some items I would like to see completed. First and foremost, I would like to have the opportunity to see the completion of Salamander Resort before I “re- tire”. I have been on Council since it’s “infancy” and would very much like to see it to completion! The Marshall and Madison Street project is still “in the works” and needs to be finished and I am also trying very hard to have lovely brick (or brick-looking) crosswalks in our town. The Middleburg Museum is finally coming to fruition, by the steady and determined guidance of Eura Lewis and her great committee, and I would really like to help them find a “home” so they can continue to grow. I am very proud of my accomplishments since I have been on Council. I think my biggest accomplishment is helping to add an Economic Develop- ment Department to our town and budget. Our businesses are a large portion of our tax base and they deserve to have a strong representation. We now have a new Wastewater Treatment Plant and a new Water Treat- ment Plant that have been paid for by Sal- www.mbecc.com www.mbecc.com Page 12 Middleburg Eccentric • April 26, 2012 ~ May 24, 2012 Middleburg Eccentric • April 26, 2012 ~ May 24, 2012 Page 13 Pastimes Choose Your Own Adventure Drought Conditions 7th Inning Stretch Nobel NielseN shoes Alex Cudaback widely assumed several will be. Orleans post Hurricane Katrina on the Saints. But he must also sports team portfolio, should be in April Now, allegations have arisen has reached near-mythic status. understand, as must the Saints focusing on getting his Saints The Plant Lady FL Commissioner Roger that from 2002-2004 Loomis had And yes, the Saints have one of the and their owner, Tom Benson, back to something approaching Karen Rexrode Goodell spent time last access to and used eavesdropping premier skill position players in the understand, that what is going on respectability. week convincing the equipment that allowed him to league in quarterback Drew Brees. in New Orleans, what is alleged to From league feel-good story Minnesota legislature of listen in on real-time, game-day But what may or may not be have happened in New Orleans, can to league pariah in two short years the error of its ways, strong-arming discussions taking place amongst going on in New Orleans, as more do the league no good, now or in may be something of a record. Na state Senate committee into members of opposing coaching and more allegations continue to the long run. Maybe it’s not such a head- reviving a plan for a brand new, staffs in New Orleans. surface, begins to look more and It is time to air all the dirty scratcher why Drew Brees still leafed plants are also designed to loose fixed-roof stadium for the Vikings Forget for a minute that New more like a franchise that believes laundry in New Orleans, to get hasn’t re-signed with his Aints… less moisture, less water lost through in downtown Minneapolis. Orleans was 12-12 at home during too much of itself and not enough all the skeletons out of the closet. evaporation. Coreopsis verticillata, MOVING Cost of said stadium? Before those three seasons (compared to in its role as part of the larger Mr. Benson, rather than spending Alex can be reached at baccharis or the groundsel shrub and a single shovel hits the ground, 13-11 on the road.) Also forget organism, i.e., the National Football time adding to his professional [email protected] the many ornamental grasses (which $975 million. for a moment that the supposed League. include many natives) have narrow Cost to the Vikings? $427 electronic setup most likely The NFL has not risen to leaves. I have been very successful million, up front. violated state and federal laws. mega-league status by promoting with small leafed salvias which offer Cost to the citizens of Focus instead on what the outlier. Just ask Al Davis and great choices in flower color and vari- Minnesota? All the rest, or at least happened to New England Patriots the Oakland Raiders. Tracy Gillespie is New able heights. The bulk of these salvias $548 million. for their involvement in what came No, today’s NFL survives are indigenous to the southwest and No wonder it’s being called to be known as the “Spygate” and thrives on companies (teams) Mexico where annual rainfall may only “The People’s Stadium…..” controversy in 2007. Armed and workers (players) toeing the Council President be 7 inches. Salvia greggii, S. coccinea The next time the with what he was convinced was company line and not rocking the and their many hybrids are just a drop Commissioner is thinking about enough compelling and irrefutable boat. Wild and crazy characters racy Gillespie, Historic Site Gilbert, Northern Virginia Regional in the bucket to this world of fabulous firing up the NFL’s jet, he might evidence that the Patriots were are fine, as long as they remember Supervisor at Aldie Mill, Mt. Park Authority Executive Director. s of the middle of April, Vir- plants. Plus the hummingbirds find sal- consider heading in a slightly more indeed involved in electronically they’re characters; get too caught Zion and Gilbert’s Corner “She is a big part of our on- ginia is abnormally dry with via flowers irresistible. SALE! southerly direction and seeing just stealing signals from the New up in ones own antics and the Historic Parks, properties of going efforts to bring history to life drought conditions persisting The shade gardener also has what the heck is going on in New York Jets’ defensive coaching staff, League has plenty of ways to reign the Northern Virginia Regional Park within Northern Virginia. From our and no prolonged periods of Goodell dropped the hammer on the in individuals and organizations TAuthority, has been named Virginia rich Colonial history that can be ex- drought tolerant choices, one needs Orleans. rain predicted. Some areas of Mary- to simply look around and find na- The last couple months have Patriots, fining coach Bill Belichick that forget their place in the larger Association of Museums new coun- perienced at the Carlyle House in Al- Aland and the Eastern Shore are already tive plants. Life in the company of seen Goodell suspend Saints head $500,000, the Patriots $250,000, picture. cil President. exandria, to Ball’s Bluff Battlefield in a severe drought. Where are our tree roots and a leafy canopy (like an coach Sean Payton for the entirety of and docking the team their 2008 In the NCAA, the New Gillespie has been in her cur- Park outside of Leesburg, to the new spring rains? first round draft pick. Orleans Saints would be fast rent position with the Northern Vir- Civil War winter quarters at Bull Run umbrella to rain), make it difficult, but ~ the 2012 season, General Manager Working in the garden has been native plants have evolved and adapt- Mickey Loomis for the first eight Now, if the commissioner approaching the definition of a ginia Regional Park Authority since Regional Park, to the great parks of very frustrating. Weeds have enjoyed ed. A drive west on interstate 66 will games of the season, and onetime was willing to do that to the program that has “lost institutional September of 2010. Prior to that, she Aldie Mill and Mt. Zion that Tracy the mild winter so there are more than reveal Christmas fern or Polystichum defensive coordinator Gregg Patriots, with an owner as powerful control,” and was fast approaching was Director of Historical Operations manages, our mission is to preserve usual, plus it’s so dry, they are hard to acrostichoides growing directly out of Williams indefinitely, all for their and influential as Bob Kraft, at the the very real possibility of a death at Morven Park in Leesburg. the region’s history, and engage the pull. New plants have to be watered ev- rock. A few short lived perennials of- roles in the purported “Bountygate” height of their dominance, one has penalty sentence. Nothing like In addition to her role as VAM public with interesting programs.” ery day and established plants are wilt- fer drought tolerant answers as they program that encouraged Saints’ to wonder what Goodell will be that has ever happened to an NFL president, Tracy chairs the Loudoun The Virginia Association of ing. At this time we are 4 to 5 inches produce abundant seed and disperse it Don’t Miss It! defensive players to end opposing willing to do to the Saints, should team, and the last time it happened Heritage Consortium and is a mem- Museums is a non-profit, profes- below our average rainfall amounts, around and near the parent plant. Aqui- players’ careers for a few thousand enough damning evidence come to a college program was to the ber the Loudoun County Civil War sional membership organization for and temperatures have been mild to legia canadesis or our native columbine dollars a pop. forward. Mustangs of SMU in 1987. Sesquicentennial Steering Commit- museums and individuals associated even hot. So how does the gardener get seeds in abundance. Phlox divaricata While no current or former Yes, the Saints won a Super Say what you will about him, tee. She has served on VAM’s gov- with museums, primarily in Virginia excited about gardening?! Well, it’s not and Viola striata give a riotous show in ast ashiNgtoN t Saints’ players have yet been Bowl, the team’s first, just two Roger Goodell is not stupid. He erning council since 2004. and Washington D.C., serving all the first time we have been faced with spring. Look for the same narrowness 19 e W s .~ 540-687-8200 suspended because of involvement years ago. Yes, the role the Saints fully understands the ramifications “We are extremely proud of museum disciplines. spring drought, in 2001 we had an ab- of leaf, such as the many native carex in the pay-for-pain program, it’s played in the resurrection of New of bringing that kind of pain down Tracy’s achievements, said Paul normally dry April and May, eventual- grasses for woodland plantings. There ly it did rain and the rest of the year was are numerous ferns, native and not, that fine. We are no strangers to summer are drought tolerant. Epimedium, com- drought, a hardened gardener expects monly known as barrenwort translates it. Plant choices make a big difference to a plant of barren places. Not a na- and I say it’s time to highlight our bet- tive, but certainly up to the challenge. B A R T L E T T If you believe that swim meets, robots and musicals ter choices. In many cases a plant will Solomon’s Seal or polygonatum is out- display common characteristics that in- standing, the leaves rimmed in white Because Every Tree Is A Family Tree enrich a child’s scholastic experience, then come to our dicate drought tolerance. The sun gar- variegation. Many relatives of polygo- dener will find that an important sign natum offer the same toughness, look is tomentose foliage or leaves that are for smilacina and disporum. covered in hair. Lavender is one such So as much as I hate to talk example, as well as achillea or yar- about drought in April, there are choic- row and the many artemisias. Narrow es, even a few to get excited about. open house Need a Dental Crown? Now you have a choice….. Pre-K through Grade 12 Open House on Sunday, April 29 Highland School caters to independent thinkers by offering a variety of choices both in the classroom and beyond. That’s why programs like swimming, robotics and theater are staples at Highland—and always will be. Today, more than ever, property value is as much about your landscape as it is about your home. The trees and shrubs that grow along with you Come to our Open House for Pre-K to Grade 12 on Sunday, April 29 at 2:00pm in and your family are valuable assets that deserve care and protection. the Rice Theater and learn about the meaningful opportunities available to students For over 100 years, Bartlett Tree Experts has led both the science and of all ages and interests. services that make your landscape thrive. 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My findings are that of a over 500 solid creative future. pieces of art placed in the hospital’s A few months ago I was asked to newly completed expansion, including join the advisory board of the Loudoun six by your’s truly, there was a significant Personalizing the great outdoors Education Foundation, whose mission donation by Project Hope of mostly pre “ is to provide resources to foster and teen children’s art from China. I was for over 25 years! promote programs to strengthen the delighted to see bright, colorful and Loudoun County school system. Along especially joyful paintings which were with programs and grants, LEF has not all that reminiscent of my earlier days created a $500 art achievement award, representing classically trained Beijing given to a student in conjunction with an artists while at Greenwich Workshop. annual student art show held in March at Those paintings - examples of massive The Art Institute of Washington-Dulles. talent, were mostly dark and felt This was also my second year as lead suppressed. Those artists told me once, judge and keynote speaker. there are two ways to paint a revolution. This year’s show of over 100 You can paint a war or paint the way you works of art, surpassed the 2011 show would like the world to be. I saw both by a fair amount and the creativeness, back then, but thankfully only joy in the execution and accomplishment exhibited innocent, present day paintings by these an abundance of raw talent. But it was youthful artists. not only these factors that made my In another peek at the past - my glimpse at the future bright, it was the archeological dig so to speak, I was broad creative applications I found in recently invited to The National Sporting the student work. Certainly there were Library & Museum’s new exhibit those whose direction would be fine art, “Scraps: British Sporting Drawings “Simply Elegant” but others exemplified more commercial from the Paul Mellon collection. The applications such as advertising, evening, which featured remarks by illustration, animation and even fabric a youthful, yet quite knowledgeable, design, with enthusiastic ability. Corey Piper - Curatorial Associate for the It seemed no sooner than this Mellon Collections, offered two floors of dose of student creative expression anything but what I would call scraps. was over, I was plunged head first into “Gems” more fitting, the series of Henry my decade’s worth of judging The Alken drawings offers a lot to many - be Congressional Art Competition, which it your love of sporting art, the Mellon’s is also done annually - though optionally, vast contribution to the world of art, the esign uild in each Congressional district throughout narrative, the humorous and plenty more. d & B the United States. The Best In Show But to the art enthusiast, especially the hangs in the US Capital for one year. I student of art, it delivers potent examples VA Gold Cup 6"x6.625 2012_Layout 1 4/16/12 8:07 PM Page 1 judge for the district of Congressman of the simplicity of telling a good story. SpaS • FountainS • WaterFallS • patioS Frank Wolf and this year’s 270 plus This enchanting show guides entrants, far surpassed last year’s event you through wonderful examples of the by nearly 100 pieces. This show is essentialness of the line. Whereas every more categorized in terms of awards even quarter inch of line is completely than that of the LEF show, though both useful. This minimalist approach, by the cover painting, drawing, mix media, way, is not rationing, where the artist and The Hill School computer generated, collage, prints and the viewer must do without. Instead, it Join us for photography. But the CAC show honors puts exactly the amount on your plate Sunday, May 20, 2012 1st, 2nd & 3rd for each category and which you can comfortably digest. some honorable mention awards as well. There is a huge difference and all artists 2:00pm Whew! can learn from it. Where efficiency - Again, talent was abundant, but speaks in an economic tongue, essential Celebration Saturday Please join us for an information session and I should also mention a realization of - speaks of specific abundance and that is tour led by Treavor Lord, Head of School. brilliant signs of maturity in that which what this show delivers. was presented at both shows. Yes, there are those who happily and justifiably act One of my favorites - there are their age, but there are also a growing many, is “Four Hounds Resting” - the number that seem to truthfully feel that 1878 pastel and sketch by Scottish which they create, can be narrative and artist Archibald Thorburn. Obviously Third Saturday important. This is all relevant to our beginning with pencil, Thorburn’s society and how we think, act and react masterful composition holds the eye Saturday, May 5, 2012 as a people. That which is on the mind even with the use of a waking hound’s from of our youth, determines our future and tongue. Go see for yourself. becomes evident in present day. It’s a bit like looking at the health of a rain forest This past and present look VIRGINIA GOLD CUP to determine the heath of the planet. I through hundreds of works of art in only April will say this though, there are several a month’s time, shows inspiring promise pieces of art I have seen through this for an artistically blessed future. One RACES experience that really make me feel great which I’m happy to be part of. through about art and our future. After these two high school Live An Artful Life, Tom December

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The I’ve been employed by the American Civil War. the store, he could take it, pro- AWRA for the last thirteen years vided he would make the proper water guy has gotta be writing about pro- as Technical Director. What is a Part 10: The “Interview” entry on the slate.” Technical Director? If you happen While Langhorne and Chris- fessional wrestling or cage fight- Wing. Isn’t that what those acronyms to be in Middleburg and see a bunch Stiffen the sinews, sum- tian waited at the window for the of technicals running around, you’ll mon up the blood young ladies to reappear, Black- stand for? Don’t you just love acronyms? In my career in water re- see me directing them. Oh, never Disguise fair nature burn, Humes and Horner walked mind, after that last sentence, I may with hard-favored rage up. sources, I’ve been exposed to literally hundreds of acronyms. be unemployed. for managing and developing water -- Henry IV, III, i, I Blackburn’s friend, Horner , So what about WWF6? later said he didn’t remember see- Most of the time I know what resources while balancing sustain- they stand for but when a colleague It’s got to be professional able social and economic needs After searching Lexington ing any “young ladies” but clearly wrestling, right? Wrong. in vain for Charles Christian on remembered seeing Langhorne uses one that I’m not familiar with, with ecosystem needs. I nod knowingly like it’s some- It stands for the 6th World I know, that’s a mouthful. the morning of January 14, 1854, and Christian standing together at Water Forum held in Marseille, VMI Cadets Blackburn, Horner the door of McDowell’s bar. thing I’ve known all my life. Then AWRA directly ran or managed I throw one back. The colleague, France, March 12-17, 2012. I was 10 highly successful sessions on and Humes decided to return to “There is Christian,” he one of six AWRA delegates to the Christian’s hotel and just wait for said to Blackburn. Unidentified VMI Cadets, ca with a blank stare, also nods know- IWRM over five days. I served as 1854, VMI Archives, Lexington, VA ingly. Has life become nothing forum that drew 25,000 attendees recorder for four IWRM sessions. him. Blackburn removed his hand worldwide. The forums are con- They got “within a few pac- from the breast of his furlough more than dueling acronyms? Probably even more valuable Anyhow, let’s start with vened by the World Water Coun- than the sessions were the network- es of the front door leading to the coat, walked straight up to Chris- cil (WWC) also headquartered in bar-room” at McDowell’s when tian, and, according to Horner, AWRA. ing opportunities to share ideas and if Christian wished to know The acronym stands for the France. with other water professionals. I Horner spotted Christian, stand- said “in a respectful tone” that he Ken Reid of Middleburg, ing in the doorway with another wished to see him, “or something why he advised his cousin to re- American Water Resources Associ- made new contacts with water project his company for church on ation and its national headquarters AWRAs Executive Vice President, fessionals from such diverse coun- VMI Cadet, 17-year old Edward to that effect.” is one of only three Americans on Alexander Langhorne of Clover- Christian, he said, made Sunday, he would be happy to tell is located in Middleburg, VA. tries as Jordan, Brazil, and Moldo- him. Why Middleburg? It’s a long the WWC Board of Governors, a va to name a few. dale, Virginia. some remark in reply that no real feather in AWRA’s collective Christian later claimed to one seemed to remember, then When Christian said he story better saved for another time. I came away from the Forum would, indeed, like to know, AWRA is a non-profit, non- hat. with an enhanced understanding of have been at McDowell’s the en- walked down the steps of the ho- Daily concurrent forum ses- tire time, telling his friend and tel, and followed Blackburn into Blackburn was blunt, telling government membership organiza- the multiple problems/issues fac- Christian he understood that he tion. Its mission is advancing wa- sions covered a wide range of water ing water resources professionals fellow law student William Rob- a “passage” next to the entrance. resources topics. A few were: water ert Winn he had been upstairs, Blackburn buttoned his blue had “not a very good reputation in ter resources management, research worldwide, from the most simple Lexington”, and that he “did not and education through publication as a basic human right; internation- - basic water and sanitation needs presumably in his room, when the furlough coat tight around him as al water law; global groundwater “servant” sent up to find him, told he and Christian walked down the wish to see his cousin with any of a refereed journal (yes, technical for people in developing countries such man.” publications have referees, too), a governance; corporate water gov- - to more sophisticated issues such him “some Cadets” were looking passageway. .Some witnesses said ernance; water security; water and for him. When he went down- they thought Christian was carry- Blackburn also confirmed magazine, and by convening three as IWRM that become more useful what Horner had thought he had or four water resources conferences agriculture; and the water-energy after basic needs are met. stairs to see who was calling, ing his silver-headed cane. nexus. Christian insisted Blackburn and Hugh Laughlin, the bar- overheard Christian say as they a year. With 25,000 dedicated pro- left the passageway, namely that What distinguishes AWRA AWRA was specifically fessionals willing to come togeth- his two friends had disappeared. tender at McDowell’s, said he tasked to prepare and manage Christian’s first instinct was knew there was going to be trou- he “honored” Blackburn’s “noble from other water organizations is er to share problems and provide principles.” that it is multidisciplinary. In other sessions on Integrated Water Re- solutions, I can’t help but believe to look for them in the bar, which ble, despite Blackburn’s “respect- sources Management (IWRM). An also served as the hotel “office.” ful tone.” Both boys “seemed With the Christian “inter- words, its members, rather than that many of the enduring water view” now over and done Black- all civil engineers or hydrologists, abridged definition of IWRM is: A resources problems worldwide will There he spotted Langhorne and excited” as they approached each comprehensive, participatory tool another Cadet, Joseph Peter Gil- other, Laughlin said, and he just burn and Humes set off to “call span a spectrum of professions in- be solved during the 21st century. liam of Dinwiddie Court House. didn’t like it. on some ladies” while Horner re- Langhorne and Gilliam had As Blackburn and Christian turned to the VMI barracks. checked out the fare at the VMI disappeared from view, Laughlin Humes later claimed that mess hall, had seen Blackburn’s said he too made it a point to dis- little or nothing more was said of friends, Humes and Horner eat- appear, “up the alley towards the the matter that day, though while ing there, and had opted for town, stable” to avoid, as one Richmond he and Blackburn were waiting for for a place called George’s. After newspaper reporter put it, “being “ladies” at McDowell’s, Black- dinner they headed for McDow- a witness.” burn told him he was “satisfied.” ell’s bar where hey had a drink, Blackburn’s friend, Humes, Humes later remembered talked, and watched the street on the other hand, relaxed. As that on that evening (or maybe for passing girls. Both claimed, soon as he saw Christian was the next day) Blackburn told him Christian was there when they ar- alone, he said, he knew there that “ . . . if he were challenged by rived. would be no fight. anyone he would fight him from a Whatever the case Chris- As Blackburn and Christian revolver down to a pop gun.” tian, Langhorne and Gilliam were stepped into the passageway they As for Cadet Horner, he said See it. Save it. Pass it On. soon sitting together, talking and left the door to the hotel open be- he felt only contempt for Christian drinking. hind them. Horner and Humes after he failed to respond with Christian knew Langhorne stood guard: Humes standing either a blow or a challenge to Chasing Venus fairly well. Neither of them had close to the open door and Horner Blackburn’s insults. “Mr. Chris- been in Lexington very long, and about six feet away. tian’s conduct dishonored him in Saturday May 19, 3:00 p.m. at Historic Oak Hill they had met in Langhorne’s room After what everyone re- my estimation, and in the esti- “on occasion” so that each might membered as a very short con- mation of every honorable man,” 40015 Oak Hill Farm Road, Aldie, Virginia 20105 “ . . . see some of his country- versation, Blackburn turned to Horner later testified. “I did not men.” leave the passageway. Just as he think Christian a coward previous MHAA members $90 ~ non-MHAA members $100 As they talked, Langhorne reached the door Horner thought to that time but thought his char- Contact: 540-687-6681 or [email protected] noticed that Christian was carry- he heard Christian say, “Sir, I acter blasted and gone forever by ing a heavy, black, silver-headed honor you for your noble prin- his conduct at that time.” walking stick. He asked to see it, ciples.” As for Christian, after leav- and Christian handed it over with- Blackburn, he thought, said ing Blackburn, Humes and Horn- out a second thought. Impressed, only “Good evening, sir,” or er, he returned to the bar, met Ca- Andrea Wulf, author and historian returns to Oak Langhorne passed the heavy cane “Good evening, Mr. Christian” dets Langhorne and Gilliam, and to Gilliam; and Gilliam, equally before emerging from the pas- asked both to go up to his room Hill to talk about her latest book, Chasing Venus, impressed, swore he gave it back sageway with a big smile on his with him. Christian’s friend, to Christian. face. Langhorne did so. Gilliam, on the The Race to Measure the Heavens which tells the Christian, on the other hand, When Horner asked what other hand, stayed downstairs in extraordinary story of the first global scientific claimed his cane somehow disap- had happened, Blackburn spoke the bar. peared during the conversation. to him “ . . . in an ordinary tone Once he and Christian were collaboration, set amid warring armies, hurri- He never saw it again, he said, of voice” upstairs alone Langhorne asked and later swore that he believed “Just as I expected,” he his friend “ . . . what was the mat- canes, scientific endeavor and personal tragedy to the conversation in the bar-room said, he has not enough courage ter between him and Blackburn?” had been a set-up, cleverly con- to strike a child.” Christian replied, he said, measure the Transit of Venus. The Transit of Venus trived by the two VMI Cadets to Pressed for details, Black- that it was “something he could disarm him. burn then told his friends what not speak of” then asked Cadet occurs when the planet Venus aligns between the Whatever the case, the tim- had happened in the passageway. Langhorne “ . . . what sort of a ing was perfect. Just as Black- He told Christian to his face, fellow Blackburn was.” Lang- earth and sun appearing as a small black dot on burn, Horner and Humes showed he said, that he was the “traducer horne told him that he’d only up at McDowell’s after their or calumniator” that Christian had been at the Institute a short time the surface of the sun. This last happened in 2004 futile search for Christian at denounced in his note to Black- and frankly “ . . . did not know and will happen on June 5 or 6, 2012 depending Moore’s Hotel, Langhorne went burn’s cousin; and that it was he much about him.” With that, the to the window. who had advised Mary Evelyn not conversation ended. on your location. Then it will not happen again Casing the street, Lang- to accompany Christian to church But as Langhorne left Chris- horne noticed two “young ladies” on the appointed evening. tian’s room, headed back to the until 2117. The Transit of Venus is listed as one of outside, and called Christian to He also told Christian that bar, he thought he heard Christian the window to see if he knew who he was responsible for both his say “ . . . that the affair was not the ‘Top Ten’ astrological events of 2012. they were. cousin’s conduct and his own; done with yet.” www.mbecc.com www.mbecc.com Page 20 Middleburg Eccentric • April 26, 2012 ~ May 24, 2012 Middleburg Eccentric • April 26, 2012 ~ May 24, 2012 Page 21 Faces & Places The Middleburg Hunt Ball Meadowkirk, Middleburg, VA, Photos by Dee Dee Hubbard

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I think this Most of the owners sincerely sweet little dog & will need a secure fenced in yard. Belle is is because my people have cor- appreciate their clients and Etta is a super friendly Collie mix The Middleburg Humane Foundation is pleased to announce that Irectly figured out that I would go above and beyond to make that was born October 2011. She The Jessica Beath Foundation has committed to making a a wonderful dog who is very kind, calm, & nice mannered. spend every last dime on food them happy. There’s an unmis- gets along well with other dogs & match on donations (50%) it receives for donations of $100 or They would both love to live with another dog. if I had access to money. I can’t takable civility about choosing loves people. She would benefit more to a total of $5,000, through June 30, 2012. Jessica Beath help it. Again, I’m a dog. the little guy over the top dog. from Canine Training classes. created The Beath Foundation in 1991 with two missions in mind. 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There would and we look forward to being from K-9 Classes & receiving lots of Jessica pursued both of these missions relentlessly throughout her be no time for fun stuff like in Middleburg for years to Fergie is a tiny girl with a huge personali- socialization while he is young. He needs life and with a bequest to the Jessica Beath Foundation at her sleeping, playing, and identify- come. But we miss the busi- a home with experienced dog owners. death. Sadly, Jessica Passed away in June 2010. ty! She was born November 2011, is very ing the most expensive shoe to nesses that were our neighbors. friendly, affectionate, & loves to be held & destroy. We miss the way the town used Now, it is incumbent upon Middleburg Humane Foundation to cuddled. She loves attention & likes to talk Let me be completely to feel. And we hope the new Ripple is a sweet 14 yr. old, continue and expand her legacy of animal rescue and protection -she can sing you the Top 20 Hits! clear on this: I’m biased. 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Believe me, it was giving daycare to allow those par- Blue Notes hard work.” ents to go back to work. It’ll cost Daniel Morrow ethical society is to make sure that urgent of circumstances. “Closed” of bad decisions about Metro. As one of the most local of Loudoun’s local Despite the worst recession since the Great “There is only one class in the Does Ms. Romney really the state more providing that day- everyone’s reputation is on the line sessions should be EXTREMELY Some of those decisions were newspapers, it is both fitting and appropriate that we Depression, we have so far survived relatively un- community that thinks more believe Ms. Rosen’s intent was to care, but I want the individuals to Which is better: to be a truly all the time, so that bad behavior will rare and closely monitored by a dis- simply mean-spirited and short- begin our ninth year of publication with coverage of scathed. The ongoing support and spirit of those who about money than the rich, somehow debase the job she did have the dignity of work.’ good person even though everyone always bring bad consequences. interested party to make sure they are sighted. new elections for Middleburg’s Town Council. love the town even though they may not live here has and that is the poor. The poor raising five sons? In my opinion, It’s clear that both Romneys believes you’re bad; or to be a truly In experiment after experi- only as secret as they need to be. Georgetowners feared that In preparation for those elections we asked the been simply extraordinary. If pressed to pick on the can think of nothing else.” nothing could be further from the believe that there is an intrinsic bad person, while everyone thinks candidates (all of whom are running unopposed) six three very best things, however, we’d say the opening truth. Ms. Rosen is herself a par- value in being a stay-at-home mom ment, when confronted with an ethi- And on no occasion should Metro would allow people they didn’t ~ Oscar Wilde you’re good. cal decision people trim their sails to they serve as a screen to protect mere like access to places they didn’t want questions. of our new water and wastewater treatment plants, ent to twin girls, so the assumption or dad and raising your children Socrates, in Plato’s Republic, please others, Haidt notes, and then process, or public servants engaged to go in the first place. Since all replied, we thought it only fair to do the opening of the new Sporting Library and Museum that she does not know the sacri- in a way that is all too uncommon famously argued for the former. Vir- our best to answer the same questions from our per- facilities, and the volunteer efforts to double the size Hilary Rosen certainly cre- fices associated with raising chil- these days. But for two people of go to often extreme lengths to justify in those processes, from legitimate They forgot that things and ated quite the talking point this tue is its own reward. those decisions to themselves. public scrutiny. people change; that trains run in two spective as well. of the Middleburg Library have been exceptional. dren is a bit far fetched. such exceptional means to tout Plato’s brother, Glaucon, Given the demands of the job (and the low pay) Choosing among so many good things is difficult. week when she brazenly claimed But both Ms. Rosen, for- their choice, while advocating tak- Honor, to paraphrase the nov- The Middleburg Town Council directions; and that waiting twenty that the wife of the presumed Re- disagreed, challenging Socrates to elist Tom Clancy, is indeed a debt: recently decided that minutes should or forty years to do something that why are you running again? Who asked that question anyhow? mer president of the Recording ing away the same choice for oth- prove to him that goodness itself, As we have often said, and still believe, serv- publican committee Mitt Romney, Industry Association of America ers of lesser means reeks of both behavior you think you owe to the be kept of the minutes of Town advi- could have been done easily early on, What was the worst? Ann Romney, had “never worked rather than an irrefutable reputation depth of your being, to people who sory boards and committees. become nightmarishly difficult, ex- ing on the Town Council is long, hard, demanding and Ms. Romney are the excep- aloof elitism and even scarier, un- or goodness, leads to happiness. and difficult work. As cliched as it may seem for can- From our perspective, and for obvious rea- a day in her life”. Her tweet set tion to the rule these days. They apologetic narcissism. expect it of you. That’s an excellent start. pensive, and even unavoidable over sons, Middleburg’s problems finding good leader- off a firestorm of rhetoric from Comes now Jon Haidt, late In experiment after experi- time. didates to say they’re running because they love the are women who have the ability to In this day and age, with so of the University of Virginia, with town, we think they’re all telling the absolute truth. ship for its Police Department loom large. That said, the right, accusing the Democratic choose professional careers versus many people struggling in a econ- ment, the less transparency, the more The Silver Line Twenty-first century Loudoun we firmly believe Town Council has done its best to machine of targeting mothers who his new book, The Righteous Mind: dishonesty, in decisions (and behav- is what it is because it is a suburb In some cases such devotion to the town is part of a caring for their children on a full omy where just having one job is a Why Good People are Divided by long family tradition. In other cases it emerges from address the problem. The same could be said about stay at home with their children time basis. They both have access far too uncommon occurrence, the iors) large and small. Here in the west and south of the capital of the most power- the town’s ongoing problems with its water systems. as somehow being lazy, degrading Religion and Politics (New York: Hence the value of a free press, west many us don’t much care what ful country in human history. Not a refined sense of civic responsibility. For better or to healthcare for both themselves Romneys should realize just how Pantheon, 2012). worse, these candidates have not only talked the talk, Happily, on all fronts, things seem to be moving in their position by implying rais- and their children, with the only many of us don’t have the choices the Freedom of Information Act, and happens in the ever-more-crowded to be able to get there from here on the right direction. ing children was a coy way of not Haidt praises Glaucon not transparency in general. lands of East-Fifteenia. We should. fast, clean, safe and efficient public they have walked the walk, and are willing to do so difference being that Ms. Romney in life that they, and their children, only as “the guy who got it right” but again. Hats off. What are you most looking forward to seeing having to work for a living. But it does not support universal access have. Governments large and small Having lived for many years transportation is silly, short-sighted seems like the old political game “the guy who realized that the most should convene and make decisions in the West and South of DC, in and sad . . . and not very good for our Why do you think no one else is running? happen in Middleburg in your NEXT term? to healthcare, a position that would important principle for designing an of taking words out of context to allow parents to make better choic- in “secret sessions” only in the most Georgetown, we have seen the folly children. See above. Sad though it may be, for all the The opening of the Salamander Inn and Spa create a false flag issue has once may not prove to be all that we had hoped for when es for both themselves and their affluence of what we think of as “Middleburg-writ- again reared its ugly head. children and ensure they remain a large” the Town itself is not very large. There are the project was first proposed in an economy that Let’s first look at the entire seemed incapable of contraction . . . but it will mark active parent for years to come. Hypocrisy not even 700 of us, total. Nearly one in five of us quote from Ms. Rosen: “What Both Rosen and Romney are simply can’t afford to take the time to serve, or are the beginning of an exciting new era for Middleburg you have is Mitt Romney running and Middleburg-writ-large. For better or worse, the the 1% of women in this country Tom Pratt All humans should be of equal Afghan child and gave it as a gift to his countries) have financial institutions ing military has nothing to do with the physically incapable of doing so. Many of the rest of around the country, saying, ‘Well, who have a choice in the matter, value, a poor farmer in a remote vil- brother. The hat was wired and that the that sell toxic mortgages the world over truth on the ground in Afghanistan at us work at some distance from home, or have other town will never be the same. We think it will be dif- you know, my wife tells me that ferent in a very good way. and they should both be smart There has been so much interest lage in the mountains of Afghanistan Taliban use children to blow up foreign and help cause global recessions, have the present. If you don’t agree I urge responsibilities that make public service difficult, if what women really care about are enough to recognize that. But in the March Hypocrisy column, this is just as human as someone living in troops. Does that not imply the same hegemonic and imperialistic policies you to go to www.democracy.org and not impossible. Would that it were different. Things What’s your greatest concern for the next term? economic issues, and when I listen while Rosen supports many posi- month the column will be dedicated to Upperville. Can you imagine the hor- thing that I am accused of writing by that benefit large corporations at the listen/’watch/read the interview with may change as the town grows. More short-sighted behavior from our friends to my wife, that’s what I’m hear- tions that could help more women responding. ror of going to bed each night in fear giving the impression that all Afghan expense of citizens of less developed Lt. Col. Danny Davis on April 11, What was the best thing to happen to Middleburg in Richmond; the fate of our local schools; another ing.’ Guess what? His wife has ac- in this country make choices that Whether you agree or not dis- of someone breaking down your door children are wired by their parents countries, start preemptive wars, kill 2012. He is the most prominent active- during your last term? recession-driven delay in the opening of the Sala- tually never worked a day in her are best for them and their fami- course is healthy. to interrogate you, yet much of the to kill soldiers? I do understand the untold innocents in drone attacks and duty service member to question the mander Inn and Spa life. She’s never really dealt with lies, Romney does not. Many have missed the point of population of Afghanistan lives in that passion and the need to support sons think of humans as “collateral dam- U.S. war in Afghanistan. In his damn- the kinds of economic issues that This author is not bashing the article thinking I intended to im- constant fear. Would that be acceptable and daughters caught up in this aw- age”. I could go on but will reserve for ing report following his return from his a majority of the women in this Romney for making the choice to pugn the entire military if so; I apolo- in Upperville? Even after this latest ful conflict but feel from the bottom future columns that I hope will cause as second year-long deployment in Af- country are facing, in terms of how stay at home and raise her children gize and need to clarify. My intention tragedy the U.S. military announced of my heart that they would be better much discussion. ghanistan Davis draws on about 250 Forgiveness – a Forgotten Virtue do we feed our kids, how do we with a loving parent at their side. is to try to find explanations for what that in spite of objections from the Af- off not fighting an unwinnable war in It is not surprising the most vo- interviews with U.S. soldiers as well send them to school, and why do In fact, he finds it commendable. would drive American soldiers to com- ghan government the night raids would Afghanistan, instead using their talents ciferous in criticism have come from as Afghans across the country to con- Purple we worry about their future.” To give up one’s own personal mit atrocities, not to blame all soldiers. continue. and gifts in more productive ways to retired military. The antiquated think- clude: “Senior ranking U.S. military I am going to go out on a Bruce Smart ambitions, likes and dislikes formed al and incomplete: hopes, desires and aspirations to Is it a product of our society, or repeat- I take exception to a statement serve their country. ing of many current and past military leaders have so distorted the truth when limb here and guess that the aver- ensure your children have a solid ed deployments asking too much of our which seems to be a common thread Many have also taken issue with that all these wars since WW2 are communicating with U.S. congress and by his or her personal experiences Effective governance requires age reader of this column can look since birth. So it seems obvious that seeing all sides of an issue, and both family foundation is extremely military. Is there a racial element? I through the letters in opposition: the my support of Bradley Manning. What keeping us safe here at home and pro- American people in regards to condi- Our good friend Paul Dietrich between the lines and see the intent noble. am seeking answers to a problem that military is fighting these wars to keep if there had been a person brave enough viding freedom in America is simply tions on the ground in Afghanistan that has produced a couple of moving each of us will react differently to the short and long term effects of of Ms. Rosen’s comments, howev- some extent from others when faced proposed policy options to address The difference, in this au- undeniably exists in the war zones of me safe. I would never wish for any- to risk imprisonment in order to expose not true, in fact it is the opposite, they the truth has become unrecognizable” video programs on the process and er poorly she worded them. What thor’s opinion, is that Romney Afghanistan and Iraq. News reports one to be killed or suffer any horrors the lies used to justify the Iraq war? are making us less safe. Invading Viet Davis asks how many more must die merit of forgiving various types of with any particular choice, problem, it. Listening to the views of others is she was attempting to say is that or, for that matter, opportunity. required; no one has all the answers. supports a slew of ideas that would that come from media outlets owned of war in a foreign land to keep me How many lives and resources would Nam, Iraq, Grenada, Panama, Afghani- in support of a mission that’s not suc- offences, and how doing so empow- Ms. Romney, a woman of excep- effectively prohibit working par- by large conglomerates also in the arms safe. That premise has been used to have been saved? If Americans had stan and killing innocents in Pakistan ceeding. “When you’re given a mission ers and restores both the forgiver and In the recent past, political Civility, even friendship, should re- tional means, has never faced the campaign messages have concentrat- place ideology, zealotry and anger. ents of either gender from mak- production industry give a biased view justify wars since WW2. How is the known the truth I don’t think the war is not making us safer here but instead that cannot --- cannot ---- succeed mili- the forgiven, allowing life for both to challenges that many of today’s ing a similar choice. In a speech of what is actually happening in the Taliban, who by the way had nothing would have occurred and Colin Powell is a recruiting tool for those who plot tarily, then what is the purpose of the proceed on a happier and more posi- ed on emphasizing those differences, Communicating honestly and ob- mothers face, whether they are true attempting to arouse the emotions jectively to the citizens is essential. on January 4, 2012, for example, war zones. to do with 9/11, going to threaten me would not have made the speech to the against the U.S. My freedoms come mission?” tive plane. While we saw excerpts stay-at-home moms, women who Ms. Romney husband asserted I am of the Viet Nam era and or my way of life? Do you actually UN which gave the go ahead for the from the Constitution of the United In a recent poll reported in the of these films in our church prior to of voters of one general persuasion Placing the nation’s interests ahead have chosen to have both a family to see opponents as wrongheaded or of one’s own is an ethical mandate. that, when he was president, strug- was drafted; I did not go to Canada and think the North Vietnamese were go- preemptive, in my opinion, illegal and States and the Bill of Rights, fought April 12 edition of the Washington Post Easter, they were reshown in their and a career, or, one of those mil- gling mothers would be required reported. Medical records revealed I ing to come marching down Rt. 50 and immoral war. Exposing a crime should for in a justified war of independence, 43% of Americans think the recent at- entirety on several PBS stations dur- evil, and so excite voters to respond Clearly the negative tone of lions of women who do not have favorably to the sender’s message. the recent primaries, and the parti- to work outside of the home in had an ulcer, the military rejected me. take over the country? These wars are not be a crime. and many of those freedoms are being tack on Afghan civilians is not an iso- ing the Easter week. They are reli- the luxury of making a choice in order to receive government assis- Many of my classmates were killed in initiated for political and economic rea- Are the alleged crimes of Brad- eroded because of the paranoid “war on lated event but indicates broader prob- gious only in that they speak to the In these efforts the truth is stretched, san shots across party lines are an- the matter. science ignored, history distorted, tithetical to good governance. The tance. “Even if you have a child the senseless war. A defining moment sons: why else would Bush, Cheney ley Manning commensurate with the terror”. lems of the way the military monitors “better angels” of all humanity. As soon as Ms. Rosen’s two years of age, you need to go to for me was the Mei Lei Massacres. I and Rumsfeld lie to justify that horrible murders of innocent people? It took us a long time to enter the mental health of service members. Purple finds their message and personal histories and personali- dilemmas our nation faces will not tweet went viral, Ann Romney ties misrepresented or misunderstood be changed by the results of any work,” he said. “And people said, could not believe that any of my friends mistaken war in Iraq. Did Sadam Hus- There are those who would rath- WW1 and WW2, now we jump at the In that same poll 69% of those polled compelling, not only personally but shot back with her first ever tweet, ‘Well that’s heartless,’ and I said could possibly have been involved in sein personally threaten you? Did Viet er have blind faith in our country and chance and do it preemptively. Perhaps think the war is not worth fighting and politically. Now that the Democratic in order to win elections. Anger re- election. They can be tamed only “I made a choice to stay home and Nam not teach us anything! President reject all criticism; I feel criticism is the Department of Defense should be that includes for the first time a major- and Republican presidential candi- places civility, shouting at replaces by constructive, collegial policy de- ‘No, no, I’m willing to spend more such an atrocity. And yet generations listening to, and grudges take perma- velopment and implementation by later it still goes on. Bush was taped in an interview with not only healthy but patriotic. One let- renamed the Department of Offence. ity of republicans. dates seem to have been determined, Using Oliver North as an exam- the Argentine president saying that war ter describes America as the “greatest Wars now are started to keep the huge I hope you continue to read The it is the moment to look to the com- nent root. Hate wins, but the nation those elected to govern, and by the they can, then the campaigns to come lock over the issues, and our nation – all of us – loses. informed understanding and support ple of unbiased reporting as one letter was good for the American economy. ! country on earth” How can that be if: defense industry and U.S. business in- Eccentric and especially of course ing campaign to decide who will will debate policy options in a posi- will drift rudderless on increasingly suggests is laughable. Has one forgot The communist threat of the we do not offer free health care and ed- terests profitable. We spend trillions “Hypocrisy” and that these lively and lead our nation through the troubling Let’s pause for a minute. Why of the citizenry. tive way, moving towards collegial turbulent seas. do we have elections? Obviously, to Here is where the virtue of for- Iran Contra? If that was not enough, 50’s has been replaced by the Islamist ucation to all citizens, deny habeas cor- of dollars on wars and slash services stimulating exchanges continue. times ahead. As we the voters do so solutions that have voter input and Our children, and our found- he was also considered persona non threat of today. pus to captured prisoners, allow leaders to our citizens saying we cannot afford it is enlightening to remember that elect people to govern. But what does giveness resonates. The first step to- support. If we cannot take that dif- ing ancestors, deserve better. A posi- it take to govern effectively?Richard Purple Allen Clothing Mail - Imageswards in "Logo andcollegiality Site" is to apologize for grata in Costa Rica because of suspi- In another letter a mother of a such as Bush Rumsfeld and Cheney them. Why is war always affordable? Sincerely, each person, each one of us, includ- ficult, humble step, then, as our gov- tive –and forgiving – America is still cions that he was involved with drug soldier deployed to Afghanistan tells to define torture laws (waterboarding It simply makes no sense. Thomas A Pratt would answer that question fromRACLarge his Logo.png past offenses. Both parties and many ing the candidates, is an imperfect ernment operates, an angry minority “the last, best hope of Earth.” traffickers. that her son brought home the hat of an is considered torture in most all civil What is presented by high rank- human being with opinions, fears, own experience, admittedly individu- candidates have reason to do so. 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https://mail.google.com/mail/?ui=2&ik=5aa1c8aecc&view=att&th=1357d88569f957f3&disp=imgs[2/15/2012 8:34:10 AM] Page 30 Middleburg Eccentric • April 26, 2012 ~ May 24, 2012 Middleburg Eccentric • April 26, 2012 ~ May 24, 2012 Page 31 Editor’s Desk Letters Kudos to Middleburg Eccen- stood and you have the right and the free- and were reacting to their own real and gery to repair it…two crushed discs, TBI dividual and certainly not the product of tric for providing a forum within which dom to assert it because of the sacrifices personal experiences. For this, Mr. Pratt from close proximity to friends being an entire class of people. To infer such one may speak freely! All too often, of those in the military who you have de- would label ALL of our men and wom- blown up, and a shoulder that still isn’t criticism on the American people is in these days, one is accused of being “un- filed, but you should be ashamed to pub- en fighting for us as misguided, amoral right. He’s so very young and is living my mind unforgiveable. Our country is American” when raising issues such as licly make such ridiculous claims. Those fools. For a seemingly well spoken man, with an old man’s body but he still pushes the greatest, most generous society to those expressed in Tom Pratt’s recent of us below who have served our nation it’s rare to read so much drivel in such a on. He wants to be a teacher, just like he have ever lived on earth. Atrocities are an article (Hypocrisy, March 29 MbgEcc). and those who have sons and daughters small space but he most certainly accom- always has. unfortunate result of the human condition His sources, both The Christian Science or who know honorable young people plished that. My other son, an Army Cavalry and will always occur. Our country and Monitor and Stars and Stripes, are re- in military service, are greatly offended I’ll tell you the story of two men… Scout, just got back from his first Af- its magnificent people are the strongest spectable, and his points were well made. at your biased and egregious allegations, two local men, who joined the service to ghanistan deployment. He was sent in as defense against future atrocities and not As a citizen of this country, I am which certainly can be interpreted as rac- serve their country. My youngest served a combat replacement because so many by any means the cause of them. He does Meadowkirk Inn & Retreat Patrickswell Longview Lane dismayed to see the way in which we are ism in that you attribute the sins of indi- two combat tours in Afghanistan and got men in his new unit had been hurt or not understand that basic concept and increasingly viewed as a hostile presence viduals to those of groups. to see one of his two best friends in piec- killed. He was just a few credits shy of his therefore knows not of what he speaks. Middleburg, Virginia • $16,000,000 Middleburg, Virginia • $10,500,000 Delaplane, Virginia • $4,500,000 in so many parts of the world. It is a con- es, killed by an IED that the locals abso- bachelor’s degree but felt this was some- My sadness comes from the fact that he Howard Allen, James Atkins, 358 acres • 8 BR Manor house • 6 FP • Heart of pine floors • 10’ ceilings 264 acres in Orange County Hunt • Main house of stone con- Circa 1889 manor home • Completely redesigned and cern shared by others, including groups Melchior Baltazar, Andrew Bergner, lutely would have known was there. This thing that needed to be done. What is his lives in our midst and believes what he like “Iraq Veterans against the War”. Geri and Peter Chittick, David Condon, beautiful man was blown into pieces. He major? Conflict Resolution…go figure. does. By virtue of the speakers pulpit • Inn w/20 rooms all w/private baths • Conference room • Stone barn can struction • 4 bedrooms plus an in-law suite • Pool • Tennis reconstructed • Exposed beams, solid mahogany doors and Our soldiers are placed in unten- Kevin Daly, Reggie Dawson, George would have turned 22 this Sunday. That At the age of 24, this young man has given to him by the Eccentric Mr. Pratt accommodate 120 guests • 3 cottages • Log cabin • Pool & pool house • court • 20 stall center aisle stable • Farm office • 1/16 mile windows • Antique fireplaces • Reclaimed choice hardwoods able situations, serving 3 and 4 tours of Devorshak, Dan Haney, Jack Helmly, young man had a full academic scholar- independently built and funded a school can damage our fragile social fabric by Observatory • Picnic pavilion • 2 miles of Goose Creek frontage indoor track • Guest house and limestone foyer • Incomparable views • 15 manicured acres duty, returning even when severely dis- Ron Jackson, Ron Lang, Anne Lackman, ship to a college in Louisiana but wanted in Sierra Leone for war orphans. Evil? spreading hate and discontent within our abled to serve again and again. They are George Lengauer, Steve Lewis, Arthur to serve his country first. No, Mr. Pratt, No other options you ask Mr. Pratt? You community. Freedom is not completely Paul MacMahon (703) 609-1905 Paul MacMahon (703) 609-1905 Ann MacMahon (540) 687-5588 stretched way beyond any human being’s “Bunny” Nash, David Nazarian, Frank- he didn’t sign up to get a free education should be ashamed of yourself. When he free, it requires knowledge and personal capacity to endure. It needs to end. lin Payne, Tom Patterson, Linda and that he couldn’t have gotten otherwise. came back he indicated that every child responsibility to survive. There is nothing It seems one is free to question Alan Platt, Curtis Prins, Don Stanton, He signed up because you didn’t and he came in contact with facilitated the that Mr. Pratt offers that strengthens that. tax policies, health care issues, women’s Ken and Rebecca Tomlinson, Maria and somebody needed to. My son’s barracks destruction of his friends, and the ANA Ron Lang, US Navy Retired rights to decide what goes on within their Max Tufts, Lisa and Joe Weber, Stuart roommate is now at Bethesda without they partnered with were typically cor- own bodies, the existence of carbon- Weinstein-Bacal, Don Woodruff both legs, having been blown up on Eas- rupt and almost always stoned. My son driven climate change... but our foreign ter Sunday 2011. He is still not able to saw the face of evil and it was not on the Mr. Pratt: Whereas I respect your policy is off limits. Why is it that Dan To the Editors: sit up more than a couple hours a day faces of the men he fought with but on right - a right I volunteered to protect Morrow’s friends, and so many of us, We have learned that Jim Atkins because his wounds have not completely the faces of the men who were trying so during four plus years of active duty and feel compelled to speak our mind “off the has instigated a petition against Tom healed. He celebrated his 21st birthday hard to kill him Mr. Pratt. Both of my another dozen in the reserve - I take issue record”? (Courage, March 29 Mbg Ecc) Pratt’s HYPOCRISY column in the yesterday. Blown up in April of 2011 and sons are very aware of the indifference with your diatrabic attack upon the men As a nation, we used to be ad- March-April copy of THE ECCEN- his wounds have not completely healed. of their fellow citizens to the war that and women who serve in the defense of mired for our willingness to challenge TRIC. We have not seen the petition, He was fortunate in that he lived. An- they’ve fought. Both of my sons would our, yes even your, freedoms. To catego- authority and our tolerance of different but in advance of doing so, we do wish to other Marine in his platoon was over to likely be more pained by that indifference rize them all as crass, free ride seeking points of view, as well as our respect for wholeheartedly support THE ECCEN- the house the other day, sporting a new than they would by your words because persons is indeed an act displaying your truth and justice. We need to be reminded. TRIC in including Tom Pratt’s HYPOC- bionic leg. His Marine career, his life, your words have no meaning…they are total lack of knowledge of the military as Trough Hill Farm Wood Hill Mistral These questions are too impor- RISY column in its publication. and his marriage has been destroyed in the chattering of someone who fills in the well as it’s imperative part in our history. tant to be relegated to some form of parti- We don’t have to fly flags to be this process of fighting for his country but empty spaces in the paint-by-number pic- To group them all together due to the acts Middleburg, Virginia • $3,900,000 Middleburg, Virginia • $3,300,000 Upperville, Virginia • $1,950,000 san sound-bite; they deserve open debate good Americans. We do have to listen if you asked him today if he’d do it again, ture without even realizing what the big of the highly publicized misdeeds of a and transparency. You have probably and to learn. That means listening to his answer would be “Yes”. picture is…someone who regurgitates few is a travesty. If you had ever served 103 acres • 1800’s Virginia farmhouse • 9 fireplaces • 5 bed- Located in the heart of fox hunting country • 3 miles from Middleburg • 49 acres • 28 acres • First floor living includes master suite with office opened up a can of worms, and I thank opposing views to our own....to try to This first man, my youngest son, sound-bites rather than takes the time to your country as other than a gadfly you rooms • Guest house • Pool house/game room • Gorgeous Elegant 1940's brick colonial home • Stable • Cottage • Apartment • Pool • Tennis court • Large formal living room • Mature gardens • Pond • 3 you for doing so. Keep up the good work! understand....to find merit in these oppos- has seen more in his short lifetime than learn. might, realize as I do, that there are pres- stone walls, terraces and garden walls • Pond • Barns • Mature trees and sweeping lawn to Goose Creek which surrounds most of the property additional bedrooms • Great views • Tree lined driveway Nina Sommerfelt-Eekels ing view....to express our own views....to anyone should ever see. He’s seen many To say that a soldier who commit- sures on these men and women that you allow ourselves to have doubts about our friends die or be maimed and he keeps on ted a massacre and some snipers who uri- could never conceive of nor understand. Paul MacMahon (703) 609-1905 Helen MacMahon (540) 454-1930 Helen MacMahon (540) 454-1930 An Insult Unworthy of an Ameri- own views....to constantly listen and edu- pushing forward thinking it had to have nated on the corpses of men who had evi- To see a comrade in arms with his or her can: A Letter to the Author of “Hypoc- cate ourselves....That is democracy...that been for something. His first Christmas dently just been attempting to kill them limbs blown off by a civilian they were risy” of March 29, 2012 is the only way that it will work. home in 2009 he gave a green velvet are examples of the men and women trying to help, as so many of us did dur- Mr. Pratt, we, the undersigned We thank you for providing this hat to a brother as a gift. It was clearly who fight for you is no better than to say ing the Vietnam conflict, might help you US military veterans or parents of those forum, and hope that your readers will a child’s hat. I asked him where he got that you Mr. Pratt, are an example of the to understand a welling up of anger and in present or past military service, pro- continue to contribute their views to it. it and he responded that he took it from citizens they are dying for. You pervert frustration that might well lead to an act a Taliban kid. I was taken aback….my their work, their sacrifice and their honor. such you categorize. You might read Se- test with great vigor the aspersions you Sincerely, cast upon the men and women of our son, the Pied Piper…had taken a hat from I challenge you to look the child of a Fall- bastian Yunger’s works on war and real- Elsa Rosenthal a child? What had happened to my sweet en Hero in the eyes and read your letter ize some of the good that our men and Air Force, Army, Coast Guard, Marine Kit Hemion Corps, Navy, and the citizens of the Unit- son in that horrible place? I gently asked out loud to her. Look in her eyes and tell women have done. As Marc Antony says ed States. To impugn the integrity and him and stated that it wasn’t the child’s her that Manning is the hero. Look her “The evil men do long lives after them, Response to Thomas Pratt’s Letter fault that his father was Taliban. My son in the eyes and if you have even a small the good is oft interred with their bones.” honor of our Nation, as you did, by ask- regarding serving members in our mili- ing “What other civil nation has soldiers quietly turned that tiny hat over and dis- amount of honor remaining, apologize to Do you know WAR? Obviously tary played yards upon yards of copper wire her, to her father, and to all of the others who urinate on dead bodies, burn holy I’m not as level-headed as my not! If you did you might understand the books, go on killing patrols, and bring woven into the interior of the hat. My who deserved better from you. I respect pressures that true reporters such as Oli- sons so my instinctive reaction upon son, with the eyes of a very old man said your right to your opinions but I believe back human remains as trophies.(sic) reading Tom Pratt’s venomous diatribe ver North, who spent months imbedded Fox Valley Farm 1780 Quaker Barn Beaver Creek What other nation has soldiers who mas- “This is what they used to blow up my one day you will have a personal expe- with our troops in the Middle East not as recently published in your paper was friends. Yes, I took his damn hat.” I’ve rience with one of these men that will Marshall, Virginia • $1,950,000 Philomont, Virginia • $1,495,000 Purcellville, Virginia • $890,000 sacre entire families?” , is an egregious, somewhat akin to a volcanic eruption. A sitting in a media tent as your reporter insulting, and dishonorable assertion by a thought of that exchange so many times make your words echo in your head and did, have tried to help us realize. You little time has passed and I’d like to direct since that first deployment and would you will be ashamed of them. One can Historic property on 32 acres in Orange County Hunt • 1st floor mas- Completely restored and updated • 4/5 BR, 3 1/2 BA, 3 FP • Extensive recent improvements - cedar shake roof on house, barn, citizen of our country. It is certainly not this specifically to Mr. Pratt and anyone might see the sharing of essentials of US policy, nor the standard of the mili- ask that you consider that these men have only hope. life with civilians. You might recognize ter, den, grand salon, English kitchen with large DR & billiard room • Vaulted ceilings expose 40’ hand hewn beams and original gazebo • Hilltop setting with views on 11.48 acres • 4 BR, 2 1/2 BA who may have been persuaded by his been placed in areas where everyone is a tary, to commit these actions; such aber- words. Lisa Weber, Warrenton Va the schools and hospitals that have been 2nd kitchen/ bar leads to patio, pool & guest cottage • 7 stall barn barn timbers • Lower level reveals chestnut log beams, Colonial, 2 gas FP, hardwood floors, wraparound front porch, tiered rant behavior is prosecuted. combatant. Mother of former founded by those who risk their lives in Middleburg, Virginia was very It’s a rare thing to see an Afghan adjoins 3 BR, 2 BA farm manager's house fieldstone walls, flagstone floors • Pool, terrace, outdoor FP decks • Pool, cabana • Barn, shop, board fencing • Mature landscaping You then demean the best quali- good to my Marine son when he de- Marine Cpl Daniel Weber defense of our rights. You might even un- fied and most highly dedicated military child without limbs, even in an area that and (still serving) derstand Stephen Decateur’s admonition, Ann MacMahon (540) 687-5588 Walter Woodson (703) 499-4961 Paul MacMahon (703) 609-1905 Paul MacMahon (703) 609-1905 ployed to Afghanistan. Collections of is littered with IED’s. Why is that? Be- servants in US history by implying that needed items for his infantry unit were PFC Matthew Weber “My country right or wrong, but by GOD they are only in service because “it is the cause they plant them or know where my country,” as he faced those trying to phenomenal and the angels at the Post they are planted. Even with that, last only way they will ever gain financial Office met me each Friday to process Tempest in the Middleburg Tea- imprison Americans in Tripoli. security and perhaps educational oppor- week a soldier lost his life shoving a child pot 50 care packages to these men fighting out of a roadway just in time to save her No! You do not understand be- tunities.” That opinion can only be attrib- for us and fighting for Mr. Pratt to hold Mr. Pratt’s article is a cautionary cause you have sat in your ivory tower uted to your absolute ignorance of reality life from an oncoming armored vehicle. tale on the direction our country is tak- and express his opinion. The men of 2/8 She had stopped to pick up shell casings pontificating on subjects about which and lack of association with our current Marines Golf Company grew to know ing leading to the atrocities committed you obviously know very little. It is a military volunteers, some of whom are and now his children will grow up with- by soldiers in a seemingly endless war. “Middleburg” as more than a place on the out a father. That soldier gave up his life shame that in an issue celebrating REAL children of Middleburg and Warrenton map. Middleburg represented the people These atrocities have created hate and Americans such as Olivia Jane Johnson parents you know. These young men and for a child he never knew, simply because fear in a population we are spending bil- they fought for and so many of them told it was the right thing to do and it is done and Reggie Dawson you have sullied women have the greatest high school and me how much it meant to them to know lions to defend. the pages with your malicious attack on college graduation rates in the history of each and every day across that country. It is a troubling fact that Tom’s ra- they were remembered and their fight What words would you use to attack that those who defend your freedoms. They a country that has always valued the sac- was known. Hundreds and hundreds tional well thought out article has caused make mistakes and they pay for them by rifices of its citizens. soldier, Mr. Pratt? His selfless bravery some people to be afraid to sign a letter of packages went to these men and for doesn’t quite fit into the twisted template the Uniform Code of Military Justice, but To assert, as you incredibly do, many of them it was their only lifeline. in favor because of the possibility of los- they do not deserve the blanket approba- that “I think that it almost makes killing you’ve created now does it? The only ing their job. Rectortown Road Conde Road Commercial I hope and pray that none of those men reason we’ve heard about this is because tion which you heap upon them. I have these people (“people whose religion or ever read the letter Mr. Pratt composed. Free speech in Middleburg? found a wonderful and most appropriate beliefs are different from ours”) OK in the soldier is dead. This kind of thing Rectortown, Virginia • $775,000 Marshall, Virginia • $697,000 Middleburg, Virginia • $650,000 Mr. Pratt’s vision of these men is happens every day and our heroes know Elaine Broadhead use for your dunderheaded drivel: I have the mind of a person who has grown up like looking through a fun-house mirror a few copies and have used your BS to hearing that kind of rhetoric and has been their fellow citizens will likely never Quaint village setting • First floor master suite • 2 HUGE PRICE REDUCTION! • 8 acres near Warrenton • First 3 tiered levels • Exceptional natural light • Accommodates at reality, only seeing exaggerations of know what they’ve done, and many will Sirs, I have read the Pratt opin- help clean up the excrement dropped by trained by the military to kill” is astonish- some parts and witnessing other parts wildlife and unruly pets on the trails and additional bedrooms • Charming guest home • 3 stall floor master • Stately pool • 2 additional private guest suites • 4 5 offices • Large production areas • Full kitchen • Ample ing and grossly insulting to the citizens of not care. They continue to do the right ion piece with a mixture of confusion disappear. The distortion is so profound thing in the face of horrific pain, simply and sadness. Confusion because I find streets of Middleburg. barn • 3 acres fireplaces • 3 car garage • Located in Warrenton Hunt Territory parking • Great views our nation. that it doesn’t resemble reality. Mr. Pratt Then in the final paragraphs of because they made a promise to you and it difficult to understand why a rational With the hope that the editors of Paul MacMahon (703) 609-1905 Walter Woodson (703) 499-4961 Helen MacMahon (540) 454-1930 quotes a combat correspondent’s article to me that they would. individual would proffer such outlandish The Middleburg Eccentric understand your diatribe against the military and the to justify his position. I actually read that US, you attempt to condone the actions That youngest son is on the way and foolish conclusions from obviously that there are many, many more in our article and thought it was very well writ- out the door as I type. He’s meeting very tragic events. Mr. Pratt bounces town who respect the military then en- of the Army’s Bradley Manning, as yet ten. It told about a unit filled with men 110 East Washington Street not put on trial, as “the whistle-blowing with friend’s tomorrow morning on the around from thought to thought but dorse your misguided, malevolent posi- filled with strengths and weaknesses, grounds of Arlington to visit some broth- wants to blame “society”, “the military”, ton I add my name to those who have hero”, and you close your article by en- weary from war, led by a jaded NCO, P.O. Box 1380 couraging others to violate US law, as ers they’ve lost over these past two de- Religious leaders””talk radio”, etc for all already written, who had acquired a lack of respect for ployments. He’ll be headed to college his perceived ills. He cannot grasp that [email protected] Middleburg, Virginia 20118 Manning is charged. their Afghan counterparts. In essence, J. Donald Woodruff, Jr. Your political position is under- and he earned every credit. His body is incidents such as occurred at Kandahar (540) 687-5588 some of these men were actually human so battered that he will require spine sur- are the unfortunate results of a sick in- (retired military) www.sheridanmacmahon.com www.mbecc.com www.mbecc.com Page 32 Middleburg Eccentric • April 26, 2012 ~ May 24, 2012

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