Council Praised for Support of Middleburg Elementary Dan Morrow with Closing, Or Serious Downsizing

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Middleburg’s Only Locally Owned and Operated Newspaper Volume 5 Issue 5 www.mbecc.com August 28, 2008 ~ September 24, 2008 Council Praised for Support of Middleburg Elementary Dan Morrow with closing, or serious downsizing. Slave Cabin Reveals Hunt Martha Cotter, an 18-year resident of the n extended remarks at this month’s county, reported on Thursday that the Country Life and Legacy Page 12 regular Town Council meeting, school will remain open and that plans Martha Cotter, the Executive Direc- to cut nearly six full-time teaching posi- tor of the Community Music School tions had been dropped. The mother of Iof the Piedmont praised Middleburg’s no less than four Middleburg Elemen- Town Council and Staff for their special tary alums, Cotter thanked the council efforts in what appears to be a successful for passing a formal resolution support- effort to keep the school open and ad- ing the school, and praised both Mayor equately staffed for the coming school Davis and Council Member Bundles year. Murdock for standing with the school’s Indeed, in contrast to last August’s parents, teachers and students at School packed and sometimes acrimonious de- Board and Supervisors’ meetings. Mur- bates over Salamander Inn zoning or- dock had special praise for Town Clerk dinances, Mayor Betsy Davis’s chair Ronda North’s work in drafting the was empty, Vice Mayor Darlene Kirk Council’s resolution. presided, and the Town Administrator’s The Town has, for decades, pro- report was headed by news from the vided free water and sewer service to Town’s Health Center building, which the school. The building itself has long also serves as Police Headquarters. “The been paid for. Cotter suggested that a bats were successfully eradicated and re-drawing of the school’s formal as- their points of access to the building are signment area, plus a continuation of sealed,” Schiro noted. “Pigeon spikes the County’s policy of allowing parents were installed on the roof to discourage from anywhere in the County to send pigeons from roosting on the building.” their children there, would help ensure the school’s future. Middleburg Elementary The Red Fox Inn On the very eve of the 2008-2009 school year, budget cuts and consoli- Injuries suffered by a pedestrian dation plans had targeted Middleburg’s falling on the sidewalk stairs near the nearly century-old Elementary School Continued Page 26 Burden, Hart, Scheel Honored First Annual Loudoun Laurels Recipients n September 20, in formal ceremonies researching, preserving and protecting its histo- at the National Conference Center, ry, writing the stories of people and places that three of Loudoun’s most respected otherwise would, surely, have been forgotten or, citizens will be honored for their con- worse, lost forever. His books on Loudoun and Otributions to the life, leadership, past, present its surrounding counties are invaluable sources and future of the County. for both professional historians and those who simply love the land. His maps, hand-drawn The Honorees and exquisitely detailed, are the perfect combi- nation of the mapmakers craft and high art. Middleburg’s Childs Burden is a Director of the Security Storage Company of Washing- The Laurels ton and the Middleburg Financial Corporation, and a partner with the Secor Group. He will be The Loudoun Laurels program emerged as recognized for his long-standing, active, early a result of an initiative by Inova Loudoun Hos- and personal dedication to historic preservation. pital CEO Randy Kelley. Supported by Inova, Locally, he has been a moving force in the John Kelley and a Founders’ Committee of distin- Singleton Mosby Heritage Area Association, guished citizens of Greater Loudoun estab- the Loudoun Historical Society, Oatlands; the lished the program to “ . . . elevate outstanding Mont Zion Church Preservation Association; individuals and organizations whose service to and the Unison Preservation Society. National- Loudoun County deserves emulation and spe- ly, he is known for his active support and work cial recognition.” with the National Trust for Historic Preserva- “We all benefit enormously from the work Working to Create tion, and the Frick Art and Historical Center in of individuals in every walk of life whose often Pittsburgh. unsung commitment and perseverance make a A World with Kim Hart, also from Middleburg, is the valuable contribution to our community,” Kel- owner of Hart, McMurphy & Parks, a consul- ley explained. “In a time when our county is tancy serving both commercial and residential all too often defined by population growth, de- Less Cancer builders. An author and well-known authority velopment and economic up- and down-swings, Page 8 on strategic planning, energy management, and the spirit and sense of community that is so vi- technology assessment, Hart has been tireless tal here is often overlooked.” in his work to make affordable housing avail- Emphasizing the danger of isolation and able to County residents who, otherwise, sim- loss of community support and spirit in a time ply would not be able to live or work here. His of rapid change, Kelley said the Inova Loudoun Citizens Set untiring efforts as a contributor, volunteer, and Hospital team understood fully the importance working director of the Windy Hill Foundation Continued Page 32 Green Standard have transformed Middleburg. Indeed, more PRST STD than one in ten of Middleburg’s 600+ citizens Request in homes by Thursday 8/28/08 US POSTAGE PAID now live in houses or apartments subsidized, POSTAL CUSTOMER BURKE VA Page 6 built or transformed by Windy Hill. PERMIT NO 029 Page 4 Mapmaker and historian Eugene Scheel, of Waterford, has spent a lifetime chronicling the history of greater Loudoun County, seeking out,

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P.O. Box 1768 Middleburg, VA 20118 540-687-3200 Fabulous Filly Dies Peacefully in Paddock fax 540-687-8035 www.mbecc.com [email protected] enuine Risk, the re- into the Racing Hall of Fame in Cover Photo cord breaking filly 1986. by Dee Dee Hubbard who stared in many Genuine Risk was the only Hunt County Stable filly to ever finish in the money Editor In Chief GTours in her retirement at The in all three Triple Crown races. Dee Dee Hubbard ~ [email protected] Firestone’s Newstead Farm After her Derby win she fin- Design & Production Director in Upperville, recently died ished second in a controver- Jay Hubbard peacefully in her paddock after sial Preakness when she was Publisher a hearty breakfast. She was 31. nudged by Codex and second Dan Morrow Described as a “fabulous to Temperence Hill in the Bel- Copyright ©2008 All rights reserved. No part of filly who dared to take on the mont Stakes. Middleburg Eccentric may be reproduced without boys” in her Associated Press “Her win was a very roman- written permission of the Eccentric LLC. Middleburg Eccentric is not responsible for unsolicited manu- obituary produced with Mal- tic Kentucky Derby win and I scripts or artwork. Middleburg Eccentric reserves the right to accept or reject any and all copy. Middleburg colm C. Knox in Louisville, she don’t think the fans ever for- Eccentric is published monthly on the 4th Thursday starred in the Kentucky Derby got her,” said Churchill Downs by Middleburg Eccentric LLC. Controlled circula- tion: 45,000 to Loudoun, Prince William, Fauquier & winner’s circle in 1980. “She spokesman John Asher. “She Clarke Counties. We are pledged to the letter and spirit of Vir- was an amazing horse with tre- was a special one.” ginia’s policy for achieving equal housing opportunity mendous heart who lived a life She was retired after injur- throughout the Commonwealth. We encourage and support advertising and marketing programs in which befitting a champion,” owners ing her knee one morning on the there are no barriers to obtain housing because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, elderliness, familial Bertram and Diane Firestone backstretch of Belmont Park. status or handicap. said in a statement issued by Genuine Risk was not as All real estate advertised herein is subject to Virginia’s fair housing law which makes it illegal to the farm. The Firestones pur- lucky as a broodmare. After advertise “any preference, limitation or discrimination because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, el- chased Genuine Risk at the re- she retired in 1981 she pro- derliness, familial status, handicap or intention to make quest of their 14-year-old son, duced a stillborn foal by Sec- any such preferences, limitation or discrimination.” The newspaper will not knowingly accept ad- Matthew, in July of 1978. retariat and two other foals, vertising for real estate that violates the fair housing law. Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings “We are truly blessed that Count Our Blessing in 1993 advertised in this newspaper are available on equal op- she was a part of our life and and Genuine Reward in 1996. portunity basis. For more information or to fi le a housing complaint call the Virginia Fair Housing offi ce at we are deeply saddened by her Neither ever raced. (804) 367-8530. Toll free call (888) 551-3247. For the hearing impaired call (804) 367-9753. Email: fairhous- passing.” She was the oldest living [email protected]. Web site: www.fairhousing. She was an Exclusive Derby winner. Now that title vipnet.org Native mare out of Virtuous goes to Alysheba, the 1987 by Gallant Man and earned Kentucky Derby winner who is $646,587 and won the Eclipse 24. Award in 1980 as the top three- year-old filly. She was inducted Rescued Osprey Soars away eggy Coontz of the Blue us and we weren’t too happy with Ridge Wildlife Center him either! But we persisted. He breathed a sigh of relief had a total of 6 caregivers while as the Osprey she and he was in residence at the cen- Pher team had been rehabilitating ter. After about 3 months he be- for the last 4 months soared off gan to fl y fairly well in his large in beautiful fl ight from Wayside fl ight cage. He had a rebuild his Farm on the Plains Road near muscles and get strong again. In Middleburg last Saturday after- the fourth month he fi nally was noon. Terri Tokarczyk, who had able to “hover”. The Osprey is originally discovered the bird in one of only three birds of prey terrible shape on the same farm that can do that”, said Peggy. The while walking her dogs this spring, Blue Ridge Wildlife Center was did the fi nal “Toss”. “ You never founded by Veterinarian Dr. Be- know how smoothly these things linda Burwell in 2004. Dr. Bur- will go!” said Peggy. “This bird well brought Peggy Coontz on was horribly emaciated, suffering board from doing similar work in from a high level of parasites in Colorado. “We’re a private non his blood and possible lead poi- profi t,” explained Peggy. “We soning. He certainly wouldn’t can only survive on donations of have made it if it weren’t for Terri both money and time. It takes and the Fazakerleys who own an army of volunteers. We esti- Wayside Farm. He was “down” mate that we need approximately and had to be tube fed for quite $100 per animal keep our heads some time. It was a major mile- above water. Last year we took stone when he fi nally started eat- in a total of 629 animals. This ing on his own. We force fed him year we’re up to 658 already.” fi sh once the tube feeding was For more information go to www. over. It was not easy! He hated blueridgewildlife.org

www.mbecc.com www.mbecc.com Page 4 Middleburg Eccentric • August 28, 2008 ~ September 24, 2008 Middleburg Eccentric • August 28, 2008 ~ September 24, 2008 Page 5 News of Note Vicky Moon’s New Book Spectacular Improvements Debuts in Saratoga Springs in Middleburg Safeway

uthor Vicky Moon bronze of the famous race Photo courtesy of Taylor Shapiro greeted Liza Todd horse, Nashua, takes up sev- Tivey at a private eral beautiful pages in the party in Saratoga coffee table tome. Springs,A New York, to cel- Thoroughbred race horse ebrate the publication of owners such as Campbell’s her new book: “Equestrian soup heiress Charlotte We- Style: Home Design, Cou- ber and DD Matz (of King ture, and Collections from Ranch and wife of Barbaro’s the Eclectic to the Elegant.” trainer, Michael Matz) and The reception was held Hall of Fame trainer Shug in a renovated carriage McGaughey and his wife, house on Starbuck Lane Alison were among those ewly completed renova- to fi nd in their local grocery store. owned by architect Tom gathered for the celebration tions at the Middleburg Cheeses from around the world, Frost which is featured in the which also included many Safeway put it on a par with freshly-roasted chickens and custom book. Sculptor Liza Todd from Middleburg such as Georgetown’s “Social Safe- fl ower arrangements for weddings, way”N as a modern, attractive, civilized birthdays and special occasions are Tivey’s (daughter of former Ann MacLeod and Duffy destination where neighbors can meet only a few of the many improvements Middleburg resident actress Rathbun as well as Sharon and shop in an attractive, pleasant, now available to Hunt Country shop- Elizabeth Taylor and the late Maloney from Warrenton. friendly atmosphere. pers. Michael Todd) monumental Immediately upon entering, the Safeway’s continuing commit- pretty new fl ower shop welcomes ment to corporate citizenship is amply customers to a bright, well-lighted en- evidenced by the more than $19 mil- vironment that is carried out through- lion the company donated to charities out the store. From the pharmacy to throughout the Baltimore Washington the deli, to every perishable area, it is metropolitan area in 2007. Employees clear that pleasing their customers has at the Middleburg store have focused been the driving force behind the na- their community work on support for tional renovation. the town’s Volunteer Fire Department, Mahogany, natural materials raising thousands of dollars for many and recessed incandescent and halo- years through the Because Safeway gen lighting create a soft, warm at- Cares program. mosphere for merchandise across the Safeway’s Eastern Division em- Middleburg store, and in addition to ploys approximately 18,000 people new shelving and merchandising dis- and operates 179 stores in that region. plays, shoppers will thoroughly enjoy A Fortune 100 company and one of the increased variety of gourmet, deli the largest food and drug retailers in and environmentally friendly items. North America based on sales, it is Fresh breads, exceptional des- clear that Safeway is committed to its erts and personalized bakery items local communities and determined to are now available as are many frozen provide customers with the very best items shoppers will now be delighted amenities. Generosity and Excitement will Reign at ‘Circle of Life’ Benefit

oachman Farm will throb 7 p.m. with guests being seated for with the excitement of The dinner promptly at 8 p.m. Lion King at Sandi Young’s A few extraordinary items in- September 20th beneﬁ t for cluding a week at a fully-staffed As- theC African Ubuntu Education Fund, pen Villa, will be auctioned at 9 p.m. and guests will have an opportunity by Band Leader Michael Bacon and, to bid on a spectacular selection of at 9:40 p.m., Grammy Award winner Live and Silent Auction items. Lebo Morake will take the stage with “We can all make a differ- The Lion King cast to give a memo- ence in the world today,” Sandi ex- rable and moving performance. plained. “The vibrancy and power of “The generosity of individuals The Lion King performers is im- in Hunt Country is renowned, and possible to describe,” Sandy said. that reputation is well deserved. It “Their commitment to the story is evenings like this that make the comes through with every note. I difference between the success or am conﬁ dent no one will leave with- failure of families who are strug- out experiencing the emotional thrill gling to succeed. It is an honor to that only this fabulous music about help them.” the romance and desperation of the The Evening of Song & Imagery amazing African continent and its will begin immediately when guests proud people can convey.” arrive at the luxurious country estate For tickets and more informa- with cocktails and a VIP Reception tion, please visit CircleOfLifeGala. in the stables. The Ubuntu Recep- com. tion and silent auction will begin at

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hether you live in a charm- Snider for an estimate.” “Jeanne thinks they’re ugly, but I Photo courtesy of Cindy Pearson ing home in a Hunt Coun- Mike also asked other providers think beauty is as beauty does,” Mike try village or in a spa- for bids on his job. In addition to being emphasized. “If the savings are as sig- cious country residence, the least expensive, Mike’s experience nifi cant as we hope, believe me, we’ll ifW you’ve been thinking about “Going of working with Joey Snider for over both be happy.” Green” to increase your energy indepen- 30 years had always been very posi- Mike Slaughter has also installed dence you’re in precisely the right place tive. “They did all the plumbing when solar in his home and because he and to act on your instincts. we renovated our current house and they his wife both work and leave early in the Two Middleburg residents who did a superior job. I knew they would do morning, he’s been able to put his hot recently decided to ”Go Green” are de- excellent work. They always do.” water heater on a timer and rely almost lighted with the results and have local Mike Slaughter emphasized that totally on solar. plumbing contractor J.R. Snider to thank every job is completely and dynami- “Our daughter, Kellie, left for col- for the “prompt, responsive, intelligent cally different and that there is defi nitely lege this weekend, and as she’s the last and effi cient service” that made real- an up-front expense. one to leave the nest, we’ll get tremen- izing the installation of solar systems a “With a very basic solar system, dous value from our solar system now. professional and productive experience. we can heat 50 gallons of water a day,” That sure doesn’t make it worth having Bundles Murdock and Mike and he explained. “Our expectation is that her leave!” Jeanne Morency decided independently the solar system will provide 50% of the Slaughter says he saves $50 a to make the move to solar earlier this home’s hot water needs.” month. year and, after thinking about it and Bundles also noted that J.R. Snider Bundles, who has been in the real reviewing their options concluded that has always been her preferred plumber estate business for ten years, says most Mike Slaughter and Joey Snider of for years. customers don’t yet enquire about en- J.R.Snider Plumbing were the people “It’s true, they are not the least ex- ergy effi ciency unless they plan to build they wanted to do the work. pensive,” she said. “But they are the a new house. “I’d seen material on the benefi ts of most reliable, they do superb work and “It’s not sensible to build without solar months ago,” Bundles said. “En- they take incredibly good care of their planning for energy effi ciency,” she ergy independence was very appealing customers. That means the world to said. “It’s just as irresponsible as using to me given the price increases and ru- me.” plastic bags at the grocery store. We’re mors of running out of power in North- Bundles did invest in a new hot simply hurting ourselves, our friends, ern Virginia. I also wanted to do my part water heater when her solar system was our families and our future if we don’t to help the environment. installed. “These systems don’t neces- make the important changes now that “ Mike Slaughter of J.R. Snider sarily require a new hot water heater,” we can make.” was at my house for something else Slaughter said, “but we do recommend Middleburg’s ‘Go Green’ commit- and I asked him what was involved. one if we don’t think the existing heater tee will meet to tour Bundles’ home and He explained what I needed and gave won’t take maximum advantage of the listen to Mike Morency discuss the ad- me an estimate. It was expensive, but new system.” vantages of being energy independent. it made so much sense that I decided to Both Bundles and the Morencys Installation of a solar system can go ahead.” wanted to save money on their energy take less than two days. According to Slaughter, Bundles is bills, but they also wanted to do some- “Once we understand the custom- now relying totally on her solar system thing to help the environment by relying er’s budget parameters and their pro- for hot water, but, he points out, she lives less on the power grid and increasing ductivity rate objectives, we can have alone and does not require hot water all their energy independence. their system up and running in very little day every day. “It’s time for the country to move to time,” Slaughter said. Bundles lives in a charming and new energy supplies,” said Morency. “I Until the end of this year, the fed- unique small home in the Village of think people want to do what’s best for eral government offers a signifi cant tax Middleburg. Her garden and lap pool the environment, but soon, prices will credit for moving to solar. Up to $2,000 take up all her land so the only option force them to make the smart decision. are available. for her solar panels was to place them “We hope our solar system will pay Unfortunately, unless Congress on her roof. back in seven or eight years, or faster if and the President agree to extend the tax “I was worried that they would energy prices continue to go up. We credits, they do run out December 31, be too noticeable, but honestly, I don’t have additional solar panels for the radi- 2008. think anyone except me really noticed. ant heating system in our fl oors and this “We don’t do enough to encourage Now, I don’t even notice them myself,” winter we’ll see how well that portion of citizens to make this move,” Morency she explained laughing. the solar works for us.” said. Mike and Jeanne Morency live Morency is keeping rigorous track “I agree,” Slaughter underscored. on a beautiful farm near the Village of of the benefi ts of his new system and “We need to do a lot more to help people Middleburg. As a builder, Mike had Slaughter is also watching the return on increase their energy independence. We always been interested in energy con- investment closely. should be installing solar systems by servation. In fact, he had joined the “Both Bundles’ and the Morency’s the city block rather than one home at American Solar Energy Society to glean systems are excellent models of what a time!” information on and stay abreast of what can be done in very different situations. “Our hope is that more Middleburg was happening in the fi eld. We want to be able to tell our custom- citizens will decide to investigate the “I’d always been interested in en- ers precisely what they can expect with advantages of solar heat and Going ergy effi ciency and when I read a ‘Going solar,” Slaughter explained. Green,” Bundles concluded. Green’ article in the Middleburg Eccen- The Morencys have enough land to tric about Lydia Donaldson and Willie place their solar panels behind a garden McCormick’s solar installation, I asked area.

www.mbecc.com www.mbecc.com Page 8 Middleburg Eccentric • August 28, 2008 ~ September 24, 2008 Middleburg Eccentric • August 28, 2008 ~ September 24, 2008 Page 9 News of Note Working to Create a World with Less Cancer reating a world with less vision program will air Friday eve- the reality today is that we all have Couzens, is a tall, purpose driv- “Seventy-to-eighty percent of cancer is the passion ning, September 5th and we are so family and friends that are facing en, distinguished man whose work all cancers are linked to our environ- and life’s work of Bill honored to be part of it,” Bill said cancer. Cancer is in all of our lives is guided solely by the science that ment with the remaining cases being Couzens, Middleburg citi- smiling. in every community and neighbor- indicates we can eliminate and pre- categorized as hereditary. Almost zenC and spokesman extraordinaire “It’s gratifying to be a resource hood across America.” vent environmental exposures that all cancer comes from outside our for a world without cancer. for Standup2Cancer.org, and a real Couzens said, “Sadly this year, are either known or suspected to be bodies. Never before has there been Recently, lesscancer.org, the ini- validation of our work and our origi- 1.4 million people will learn they linked to cancer. Couzens adds “this so much cancer”, Couzens states. tiative Bill established was named as nal mission to have cancer victims’ have cancer. Every school day in issue is about prevention not panic, “Cancer is not an unlucky roll a resource for Standup2Cancer.org, voices are heard.” this country 46 children are diag- no one is looking to put technology of the dice. It is manufactured. the major broadcast being created by “So many of all of our friends nosed with cancer. Never before back into a bottle. There are many Nothing about these unprecedented the three major television networks and neighbors, both young and old, have the incidences of cancer been great technologies to include some incidences of cancer has to do with designed to unite the nation against are added to the cancer roll every so high for children and those can- life saving chemicals, however we luck. Science consistently points to the dread disease day and while initially our early mis- cers for adults unrelated to smok- need to be mindful of the unintended the relationship between those things “This amazing interactive tele- sion was driven by my personal loss, ing. consequences. outside of our bodies to include be- haviors like smoking.” Every day, 1,500 men, women and children die of cancer in the United States and while fi nding a cure can never be underestimated, Bill states “we must expand our understanding of what can cause cancer to act intelligently on serious strategies for prevention. We must widen our focus beyond treatment and while the cure is critical cancer should not be an expected stage of life.” “There are things we can do in our own homes, schools and work to remove or reduce those everyday items we assume are safe. We can all make changes in the choices we make,” he emphasizes, “to reduce the unnecessary and preventable environmental exposures that have been linked with cancer.” In the fi ve years since he started lesscancer.org, Bill has reached the masses globally through writing and speaking to raise awareness rela- tive to the environment and human health in an effort to diminish environmental risks linked with cancer. The website and blog at lesscancer.org are packed with data, recom- mendations, stories and ideas for action. Some are as simple as ‘always wash and peel your produce’……. and ‘try to patronize local vendors whenever possible’… to avoid the many chemicals used to treat produce that must travel great distances before it arrives in your market. Couzens explains, products that take on the everyday landscapes our homes and schools to include some pesticides and cleaning solutions warrant consumers making a point of understanding what people are exposing their families to when they bring these products into their homes. The condition of the environment today is the proverbial mirror for human health. Children are different from adults. Pound for pound, children eat more food, drink more water, and breathe more air than adults. Thus, they are likely to be exposed to substances in their environment at higher levels than are adults. Exposure to toxicants may result in irreversible damage, even though the same exposure to a ma- ture system may result in little or no damage. For me, “suspected” harm is reason enough when making choices for my family, Bill insists. If there is a choice, I take precautions.” “I believe we can all take actions that reduce cancer causing environmental exposures. My hope is that Lesscancer.org will help people learn what they can do to reduce their risk. Everyone is interested in a world of lesscancer-there are no bad guys we just need to work together.” For more information about this initiative, please visit lesscancer.org. www.mbecc.com www.mbecc.com Page 10 Middleburg Eccentric • August 28, 2008 ~ September 24, 2008 Middleburg Eccentric • August 28, 2008 ~ September 24, 2008 Page 11 Editor’s Desk Hypocrisy Red vs. Blue Murder in Maryland ruthless dictator, writes Mr. Pratt. these men, Nkomo and Mugabe, economy and downtrend in the real Robert Mugabe is, too, in addition to would turn the new Zimbabwe into- estate market and related construc- Tom Pratt his long and well documented career -their fears have been borne out by tion trades. Hamdaam military trial: Why Obama Will Win Trigger-happy cops recently overstepped their warrant, broke into Mayor of being a communist sponsored ter- the last three decades. But the world We wanted to take the time The recent conflict in Georgia, as After several years and over $50 Cheye Calvo’s Berwin Heights home, terrorized the Mayor and his mother-in- rorist. Are dictators more loathsome community turned a blind eye to to thank all residents of Loudoun usual, is blamed, explained and justified million dollars of taxpayers money he law and shot and killed their two dogs. This is a travesty of justice that under- than terrorists? Well, Mugabe was a Mugabe’s failings--of which there County who have made it possible for reasons other than the truthful ones. was only convicted of what he admit- Dan Morrow - (D) that one should always oppose angels. they say, and trust them to work scores how quickly the country is moving in the wrong direction. democratically elected dictator, you are many--and dozens of nations for us to provide emergency food It is once again oil, power and political ted to at the outset, that of being the those who do; that one should Both know what it means their hearts out. see..... maintained close and friendly rela- supplies to everyone who has come posturing. driver of Osama Bin Laden. So much In the darkest days of do justice, and oppose those to work; to watch parents As Biden put it, “ . . . we The package addressed to Mayor Calvo’s wife that contained 32-pounds The two competing black Af- tions with his government, while he through our doors. We are very for- To watch George Bush and John for the most dangerous of the danger- this Republic, the father of the who don’t; that loyalty, honor, struggle to make do and to do believe that our tomorrows will of marijuana had been shipped to her by drug dealers who have created a clever rican military groups trying to wrest was systematically destroying the tunate to live in a community that McCain proclaim that nations in the ous held at Gitmo! GOP and the fi rst Republican and respect for those worthy of more for their kids than was be better than our yesterdays, way of moving marijuana into the hands of local dealers: simply send it to un- control of Rhodesia from the whites country from the inside out. gives so freely to people in need in twenty-first century do not invade other President called on Americans respect are sacred duties; that done for them; to borrow and we believe we’ll pass on to suspecting individuals and pick up the package before the person comes home. between 1966 and 1980 were Zimbabwe is now a wreck, these tough economic times. sovereign nations is not only hypocriti- Ecuador attempted to look to the better angels of living a good, happy, and suc- money and worry about it; to our children an even better life ZIPRA (the Zimbabwe People’s thanks to the “good intentions” of Everywhere you turn you hear cal but laughable. Bush invades Iraq blackmail: their nature. cessful life are good, noble and succeed beyond their wildest than the one we lived.” Because the mayor picked up the package from his porch and took in in- Revolutionary Army), led by one meddling foreign governments who the stories and you see the signs of for oil and power, McCain applauds I fi rmly believe that worthy ends; and that those dreams and still know to the He also noted, with a touch side, the law offi cers assumed he was connected to the drugs, stormed his porch, Joshua Nkomo, and ZANLA (the were certain they knew more about the dramatic effects of the current it, Bush and McCain, if they had their Chevron is being sued for several Barack Obama should, and ends, no matter how worthy, depths of their being whose of genuine sadness, that “These kicked in his door, handcuffed him, and his mother, and shot both of the family Zimbabwe African National Libera- how Rhodesia should be run than the economy. Real estate market down way would invade Iran: so who are billion dollars by a tribe of Ecuadorian will, become the next President are not to be sought at the cost shoulders they stood on. times require more than a good pets, one of whom was running away. tion Army), led by Mugabe. Nkomo Rhodesians themselves. Zimbabwe and thus the construction trades they to admonish the Russians! indigenous peoples for the mess they of the United States because, of doing unnecessary harm or They speak to our better soldier. They require a wise and Mugabe were both terrorists now has no food, no employment, are hand in hand. So many of our To get back to the real reason for made of their land while drilling in the crusty old cynic that I am, I serving as an instrument or en- angels . . . and believe in them. leader. A leader -- a leader who The police now say the couple appeared to be innocent. and criminals by anyone’s stan- no money, no respect, and no hope. residents can’t make ends meet and the Russian incursion into Georgia: Amazon. Chevron lost their bid for fi rmly believe that left or Right, abler of injustice. They will continue to do can deliver. A leader who can dards. The only difference between What would one reasonably expect have to decide what bills to pay first. This according to Michael Klare, venue change from Ecuador to Wash- Republican, Democrat, or In- In Lincoln’s Springfi eld so in the months ahead . . . and deliver the change we need.” What can be done? Fire every offi cer who participated in this idiocy and them and their respective organiza- when there’s been a criminal in the That’s where LIR can help with pro- author of 13 books, his latest “Rising ington DC so now fear they may lose dependent, we here all share on August 23, and through their because they are, I believe, the Barack Obama, I truly explain once again that unwarranted home invasion, illegal search and seizure tions was that Nkomo was backed driver’s seat for the last 28 years. So viding emergency food assistance Powers: Shrinking Planet,” also de- the suit. They are putting pressure on a few singularly American lives and work, both Barack good, honest and faithful men believe, is that leader . . . and are illegal. Remind them that they are here to protect the public not stomp all by Zambia and the then Soviet while Washington may be hypo- and helping individuals and families fense analyst for the Nation and direc- Washington to reverse trade deals with convictions: that one should Obama and Joe Biden spoke they appear to be, I believe will, with our help, change our over our civil liberties. Union, and Mugabe was backed by critical in being cozy with Obiang of to get back on their feet. tor of five college programs on peace at Ecuador unless the president, Correa, do no man needless harm and and still speak to those better Americans will believe what country and the world. Mozambique, Tanzania and the Red Equatorial Guinea, lets take a long, For the past 16 years, Loudoun Hampshire College, Amherst. tells the tribe to drop the suit. Their As for the killing of the Calvo family’s dogs, sentence the offi cers involved Chinese. Both groups routinely hard look at the double dealings of Interfaith Relief has provided emer- During the Clinton administra- quotable reason, “we can’t let little peo- to a year or so of hard labor in the local Animal Shelter and pray that they learn murdered white farmers, missionar- the United Nations and the various gency supplies to thousands of fami- tion and now strongly supported by the ple push large corporations around.” OBAMA CAN LOSE how outrageous in is to kill members of anyone’s family. ies and medical workers (as well as foreign governments who thrust lies in our county. We are the only Bush regime the US and Europe have blacks who were deemed to be col- their collective noses and bumbling hunger relief agency that is open six sought to bypass Russia with pipe- And I close with Bush and Mc- Ken Rietz - (R) If there is anything to be thankful for it is that there were no children in the laborating with the whites, planted policies upon the lives of people days a week throughout the year and capital gains, dividends, in- standards and our economy ington, selected the ULTI- lines bringing oil and natural gas from Cain demanding that Congress ap- terest, Social Security and needs to be global. Obama MATE Washington insider home! It is highly unlikely that their presence would have altered the offi cers’ land mines intended to kill white ci- who would have been much better provides nutritious food to prepare the Caspian region to Europe. These prove (which sadly they may unless action. vilians (though more innocent blacks off had they just been left alone. The breakfast, lunch, and dinner. A lot of Republican lead- life savings. His more than opposes both. as his running mate, or, as pipelines now go through Georgia and we fight) more drilling offshore and 90 votes to increase taxes are Voters are uncomfort- Obama himself said ”doesn’t died from these indiscriminately reason Mugabe grabs the headlines Your generous support has close to the breakaway South Ossetia. in Anwar. They don’t address any ers are scratching their heads Middleburg Eccentric welcomes and encourages Letters to the Editor. Letters must placed mines than whites) and at- and Obiang doesn’t is because of all helped us to continue our efforts to about the Presidential cam- also not popular. able with Obama’s support look like all those other And this bypass of course diminishes of the long-term solutions for ending Voters are uncomfort- of gay marriage and they Presidents on those dollar be signed and include writer’s name, address and daytime phone number. Please tacked Rhodesia’s infrastructure and those guilty consciences out there-- combat hunger in Loudoun County. Russian authority and political clout. our dependence on oil, both foreign paign. This wasn’t supposed submit letter via email: [email protected] or P.O. Box 1768, Middleburg VA 20118 economic lifelines. ZIPRA went as the ones who helped put Mugabe With your donations of food and to happen. With an ‘almost’ able with his energy policy disagree with his opposition bills”. So naturally the Russians are not taking and domestic, but use the fear of high which opposes off shore to making English the offi- Or, it may be as Presi- far as shooting down two airliners in power in the first place. What a money we will make sure that any- kindly to this and have told the world, energy prices to pull the wool over the recession, an unpopular war with portable surface-to-air missiles mess we have made. one who comes through our doors and an even more unpopular drilling and the expansion cial language. Some found dent Bill Clinton said, “The by invading Georgia, that you may US public’s eyes. Even though every of nuclear power. They are it appalling that he would biggest fairy tale I have ever (3 September, 1978 & 12 February, will receive food assistance. Our bypass us but we have the capability to credible (not oil company) source says President, how can the Re- Letter to the Editor 1979), and then murdering on the Skip Cranshaw mission as always is: Food for To- publican candidate for Presi- also uncomfortable with a lecture a person asking him seen”. interrupt the energy flow if we wish. it will have minimal effect and that not Change Candidate who re- about that issue saying, ”we As with most National ground those passengers who had Aldie, VA day and Hope for Tomorrow. For the last several years, the US for at least a decade. dent be tied in the polls ? To the Editor: colony broke all ties with the UK, declaring itself a re- survived the crashes. A total of 107 To learn more about Loudoun The answer is one word. fuses to admit he was wrong should be teaching our chil- elections, in the end it will public on 2 March, 1970. It was the British who clam- has courted Georgia and has promised about the surge in Iraq and dren Spanish” and the lan- come down to who the swing people died in these two incidents. Interfaith Relief, please visit our support for their role in the pipeline by- It is beyond belief to me that this OBAMA. Obama has not I was delighted to see an article in your 24 July-28 ored for an economic blockade of Rhodesia in an effort “Freedom fighters,” some call them. To the Editor: website at: www.interfaithrelief.org. been able to make the voters his promise of “an immedi- guage issue “will take care voters –about 20 % of the August edition related to Africa (Rants & Raves, page to control the break-away former colony. If anyone pass. incredibly corrupt regime has not been ate withdrawal” even though of itself”. voting public- trust with our Murderers, I call them. With our appreciation to the I wonder how the US would impeached and brought to task for all comfortable with him as the 10). African affairs are grossly under reported in this kicked them out, it was Ian Smith, certainly not Robert But these two men were the Loudoun Interfaith Relief has community of Loudoun: next president. the current strategy in Iraq Some voters may be un- nation’s security. Who do country, to be sure. Mugabe. react if Russia were to interfere with a of it’s egregious abuses of power and seems to be working. comfortable with a candidate they trust to answer that tele- choices Rhodesia was given by just completed it’s business fiscal pipeline bringing gas from Canada to cronyism in the highest form. I just The issues do not help However, I was dismayed to read that Mr. Pratt Since Mr. Pratt’s article addresses the hypocrisy the self-righteous and hypocritical year and reports serving over 40,000 Bonnie Inman Obama. Despite his soaring Voters are uncomfort- who promises to take Fed- phone at 3 AM. Current polls wrote, “Mugabe...kicked the British out of his coun- of how the Bush Administration has snuggled up to Te- the US with special favors and prom- wonder how much more damage they able with Obama’s close alli- eral financing and doesn’t, show McCain has the clear world community in an effort to men, women, and children in the Executive Director ises of military aid to the Canadian can inflict in the four and half months rhetoric and “change agen- try...” odoro Obiang, president of Equatorial Guinea, and the achieve an “internal settlement”--to past year. This represents a 14% in- da”, voters are uncomfort- ance with the Teachers Union who promises to do joint advantage on this issue. If Rhodesia was a defacto sovereign nation as of 11 subsequent lack of media coverage, I think it is only fair Government. remaining in the reign of King George which opposes school choice town hall meetings with Mc- Obama is unable to turn that elect one terrorist over another in a crease in clients served over the pre- Bud Elliott Now for a few other hypocriti- and his cohorts: shocking what they able with his “citizen of the November, 1965, when the Unilateral Declaration of to go back to 1980, when the world community widely “free and fair” election. Blacks and vious year. This dramatic increase President, Board of Directors world” philosophy. They do and the Labor Unions which Cain and doesn’t, who after around, he will lose. Independence (UDI) was issued by Prime Minister Ian approved of the election of Robert Mugabe as Rhodesia- cal and also laughable acts by the Bush have already done not only to this coun- whites alike decried what either of can be tied directly to the present try but the world. not like his proposed tax in- oppose free trade. We need campaigning as the candi- Ken Rietz is a resident Smith’s Rhodesian Front government, and the former come-Zimbawe’s new president. Teodoro Obiang is a gang: creases on small businesses, to improve our education date who will change Wash- of Delaplane, VA.

www.mbecc.com www.mbecc.com Page 12 Middleburg Eccentric • August 28, 2008 ~ September 24, 2008 Middleburg Eccentric • August 28, 2008 ~ September 24, 2008 Page 13 News of Note Slave Cabin Reveals Hunt Country Life and Legacy Photo courtesy of Janet Hitchen Janet Hitchen feelings I had the ﬁ rst time she Thomas, a wealthy New Yorker invited me over and we walked who transformed the property hen Sharon Pe- through the buildings known to into a fabulous sportsmen’s para- terson and her the house slaves and later to the dise. Stables and kennels were husband Vernon workers on the property who designed and built in the style received a phone stayed on after the war. I was to- of the beautiful structures found callW earlier this summer from tally overwhelmed. I was walk- on the Great Estates of England, longtime friend, Henry Reid of ing in the footsteps of my fore- Europe and Russia, architecture Oakley Farm in Upperville, they bears!” previously unknown in the area. were surprised when he asked Another rich chapter of Mid- The Benton family was de- how Sharon would feel about dleburg’s history unfolded as the voted to education and by 1850, talking to a new neighbor, Dr story of Huntlands emerged. in deﬁ ance of Virginia law, Wil- Betsee Parker, who had recently It begins in the early 1800’s liam Hyde Benton was teach- purchased the estate known as when William Benton purchased ing his slaves to read and write. “Huntland.” the property known as Pot Margaret Harrison Benton, his Dr. Parker was doing in- House. He named the home he wife, continued this tradition at depth research on the history of built there “New Lisbon” after New Lisbon until the 1860s. the property and the people who his family’s home in Wales. She also taught each of their had lived there. She had dis- Benton, who learned to slaves a trade. In, ‘The History covered that it had been named make and lay bricks at the Pot of Middleburg and Vicinity,’ New Lisbon, by the Benton fam- House , became so well known mapmaker and historian Eugene ily who purchased it in the early as a mason that he was asked to Scheel describes the life of the 1800s. At that time, a family build President James Monroe’s McQuays at New Lisbon and named McQuay lived there as residence at Oak Hill. He had notes that “… they learned their slaves. met James Monroe during the lessons well!” Sharon Peterson is a descen- War of 1812 and the President The McQuays were also dent of the McQuays. Suddenly and his wife were godparents among the most important she realized that her roots were at to William Benton’s son, James founding families of the village Huntland. Monroe Benton, who was born of Saint Louis. Scheel notes that “I knew quite a bit about my at Oak Hill. the McQuay family history is un- family going back to my great William Benton also laid the deniably linked to the history of grand parents, Charles and Ella bricks for his home, Spring Hill the village. As local lore has it, McQuay,” Sharon recalled. “But (now called Benton), the Unison the village was actually named I had never gone any further Methodist Church, The ‘brick after one of the Mcquays who back than that. I guess part of house’ at Foxcroft School, and had left Virginia after the Civil me just wanted to blank out that the Emmanuel Church parson- War to live for a number of years time….” age. in Saint Louis, Missouri. village lot is described as located owner, Thomas Glascock, “… “Now that Betsee Parker In 1837, William Benton and He eventually returned to his in “Little St. Louis.” At that time well heeled and of the Gentry,” is doing this study and wants his son James designed and built home to die and the McQuay clan the local church was also named according to Scheel, divided a me to be a part of it I am really “New Lisbon. “ dubbed him “Little Saint Louis.” St. Louis New School Baptist section of his land and made lots thrilled! In 1911, New Lisbon was The name was transferred to the Church. available to former slaves at $20 “I can hardly explain the renamed ‘Huntland’ by Joseph family settlement and by 1891 a In 1881 another local land an acre rather than at the going Continued Page 24

www.mbecc.com www.mbecc.com Page 14 Middleburg Eccentric • August 28, 2008 ~ September 24, 2008 Middleburg Eccentric • August 28, 2008 ~ September 24, 2008 Page 15 Pastimes Garden Blues Apple, Banana, Carrot – The ABC’s of Nutrition The Plant Lady Your Personal Chef Alyson Browett Karen Rexrode Asters like ‘Wood’s Blue’ or ‘Woods stemmed, not prone to leaning or fall- fi nd an apple, some carrot sticks and Yogurt, which contains eight more and Sponge Bob Square Pants. And Light Blue’, both very compact only ing over, Aster oblongifl orus ‘Ray- a peanut butter and jelly or ham and ingredients than its Lowfat counter- make sure you read the labels! n nearly one year of writing this cheese sandwich. These are still the part (including modifi ed food starch, Learn more – If you want to ate summer fi lls the peren- reaching a foot in height, just begin- don’s Favorite’ is indeed a favorite for ning to bloom. The Michaelmas dai- anyone that owns it. Reaching 2 to 3 column, I have rarely used it as a best foods for your children, and you, aspartame and a rainbow of artifi cial learn more about what you should nial sun garden with lots of platform to express my opinions. given that the peanut butter contains colors). Finally, the demarcation be eating, how you can control your yellow daisies. They domi- sies include the assorted Aster frikar- feet in height with countless blue dai- tii types and their pale lavender-blue sies that never seem to tire, it fl owers However, by now you know that peanuts and maybe some salt, the jelly of “whole wheat” or “whole grain” weight and your caloric intake, there nate the landscape with the I am an advocate of local, sustainable contains no high fructose corn syrup, might not be much different than the are many resources at your disposal. daisy fl owers which bloom all summer later than many, which makes it extra Lharsh gold-yellow of Rudbeckia and organic foods and I am a believer the cheese is not processed, and the regular version. Compare the ingre- You can contact a registered dietician, ‘Goldsturm’ to the softer yellows of into fall but are not always perennial. desirable. A recent introduction, Aster see an article on a specifi c topic? Do With their prolonged fl owering period o. ‘October Skies’ is more compact in knowing and understanding where ham is low-sodium. Yes, there is a lit- dients and nutritional information. your family physician, a nutritional the much taller, 10 foot Silphiums. food comes from (not just from a gro- tle more thought that goes into shop- You may be surprised. counselor, or visit a multitude of Web you have a recipe you’d like to share? Solidago or goldenrod are also begin- many people feel that Aster Frikartii is and I think will become very popular Are you wondering how to replicate worth purchasing year to year if they once discovered. Aster ‘October Skies’ cery store shelf or restaurant kitchen, ping and eating these days, but once Shop the perimeter of the store sites, including the CDC’s “Healthy ning to fl ower with their chartreuse but where and how it was farmed you get the hang of it, it’s easy. I was – You’ve heard it before, but as much Weight” page at http://www.cdc.gov/ your favorite restaurant dish or make to pure yellow sprays. I like to blend don’t return. They have been in fl ower fl owers considerable earlier than A. your favorite high-fat meal into guilt- for many months with no sign of let- ‘Raydon’s Favorite’ but is a wonderful or raised, harvested, slaughtered, over at a neighbor’s house the other as possible, keep your shopping to nccdphp/dnpa/healthyweight/index. blue fl owering perennials in with all of prepared and delivered). And, as a day and her young daughter was ec- the perimeter of the store and gather htm. Start becoming aware of your free low-fat fare? Always wondered the yellows, dotted among the almost ting up. lavender blue. None of the Aster ob- what a cherimoya is but are afraid Two notable Aster species also longifl orus suffer from powdery mil- personal chef, personal trainer, nu- static when she came into the kitchen items from the fresh produce, meats food and you’ll fi nd that you’ll start countless forms of yellow composites. tritional counselor and public health and saw all the groceries. “OH! Cle- and dairy sections. If you do venture to feel better about yourself, your fu- to purchase one? Email me at eat- Favorites are many of the asters which send up stalks with beautiful blue dew or leaf spot, handsome from the rightgetfi [email protected], and I’ll try to daisies, the entire Aster oblongifl orus ground - up. The foliage of this group professional, I take an interest in how mentines!” she exclaimed. Foods in into the center lanes, don’t succumb ture, and the future of our planet.Do spread their bloom time from August people care for themselves. So, with their natural states are the best foods to the beckoning calls of Kung Fu you have any ideas for the “Your Per- include your comments and answer to October. Some of the earliest fl ow- group which fl ower much later with is also aromatic and I often wonder if your questions in the coming months! blooms that open in October. Stiff deer would fi nd this unsuitable. the Summer coming to an end and a for adults and children. Panda, Indiana Jones, Scooby Doo sonal Chef” column? Do you want to ering types are the many New York new school year upon us, I thought Read the labels – If you insist on I’d take this opportunity to raise your purchasing prepackaged foods, make consciousness about some of the sure you read the labels. Look at the items we consume. ingredients. Do you know what they As a society, we have become so are? Are you happy with them? Are far removed from the processes that they listed in a satisfactory order? bring us our daily nourishment that (i.e., is sugar, or any form of fructose, it is harming us. Many of us view sucrose or syrup, high on the list?) food as an inconvenient necessity that For example, the fi rst two ingredi- should be readily available, simple ents of Sunny D, the highly touted and easily consumed – a quick bite on “juice drink” for kids, are water and the run, a stop at the drive-thru. As high fructose corn syrup (sugar). we have moved from an agricultural Then, the drink contains “2% or less to an industrial, technological society, of each of the following,” including we no longer understand the work that concentrated juices and canola oil. goes into creating food, so we take Who wants oil in their sugar water? our nourishment for granted, and, Yuck. Choose foods with as few in- more disastrously, we consume ingre- gredients as possible. While the Lean dients that are man-made, -modifi ed Pockets Supreme Pizza is not horribly or otherwise not meant to be eaten. bad for you based on its calories, fat, We are confused by confl icting news carbohydrate and protein content, one reports that wine is healthy…no wait, pocket (which really can only be con- wine is bad…or coffee is good…no, sidered a snack, as it only provides coffee is bad…or tomatoes are con- 220 calories) contains nearly 100 in- taminated…oops, sorry, no it’s jalap- gredients, including hydrolyzed soy enos or green onions or strawberries. protein, methylcellulose and, mmmm We believe in fad diets and product yummy!, L-cysteine hydrochloride. placement and packaging that claims Is anyone else reminiscing about high to be “all natural” or “healthy,” when school chemistry class right about in fact we are having the wool pulled now? And we eat this stuff! The species Aster spectabilis stiff in the full sun garden where the over our eyes by giant agribusinesses Also, check the nutritional infor- resembles Aster frikartii and may be soil is not too rich. The stiff fl ower and food conglomerates that are sim- mation. The percentages you see are considered a substitution if you fi nd sprays bloom from late June to frost ply looking to make a buck. And we based on a 2,000 calorie diet, which the prospect of replacing Aster frikar- and can be repeatedly cut for fl ower do this without thinking. We have is an average number of calories tii every year an issue. The fl owering arranging. The softness of the laven- stopped caring about our food, which, one needs (men usually need more, time is much shortened though, and A. der-blue fl owers spikes are a perfect in turn, means we have stopped caring women usually need less). Do any of spectabilis will fl ower in early Sep- foil for the more horizontal yellow about our health as individuals and as those percentages (other than protein tember with typical pale blue daisy daisies. Salvia azurea on the other a society. And that is inexcusable. for some meats) seem high, or over fl owers. Other blue fl owering peren- hand is very lax and is best planted as Many of us do not realize that 30%? If so, avoid them. For exam- nials to consider are Perovskia or a weaver, allowed to meander between what we put in our bodies has a di- ple, an Oscar Mayer Ham & Ched- Russian sage and Salvia azurea, two other perennials with long stems that rect effect on the way we feel, how dar Lunchables, which contains eight lovely perennials that downplay the lean here and there. The fl owers are we look, and how we act. Rising rates small pieces of water-added lean ham, yellow glare of the late summer gar- the most shocking blue, matched only of obesity, coronary artery disease, eight small slices of Kraft pasteurized den. Russian sage is generally very by the clear blue skies of fall. cancer, Type II diabetes, and possi- prepared cheddar cheese product and bly other diseases, such as high cho- eight Ritz crackers, packs a whop- lesterol, high blood pressure, female ping 45% of your recommended daily infertility and liver dysfunction, can allowance of saturated fat, 46% of Emeril interviews local Farmer in part be attributed to the increasing your sodium RDA and 34% of your amounts of pre-packaged and modi- protein allowance. What else are you fi ed foods we eat. According to the going to eat all day? Lettuce? And Photo by Ann Higgins most recent data from the Centers for if you send your child to school with Disease Control and Prevention, 34% a Lunchables “Maxed Out” Ultimate of American adults aged 20 and older Nachos box, he’ll get 42% of his to- are obese. According to other stud- tal fat RDA, 25% of his carbohydrate ies, nearly one-third of children na- RDA, and he’ll certainly max out on tionwide are considered overweight. his sodium intake, at 54% of his RDA. Several other recent analyses show Are we trying to pickle ourselves and that the number of children on adult our children? medications to treat obesity-related Don’t believe the hype – a lot illnesses has increased in some cases of packaging is fl ashy, colorful and more than 100% over the past eight bombarding us with “healthy” mes- years. In 2000, the estimated total sages as we walk down the aisles, but cost of obesity in the United States the statements are not always true. Be was about $117 billion (yes, that’s a savvy. Don’t let yourself be fooled. “B”). What does this mean? We are Minute Maid Kids+ orange juice not eating properly – at all – and we states, in big, bold, bright letters, that are not getting enough exercise (an- the boxes contain “100%” orange other component of becoming and juice. However, read the fi ne print staying healthy). of the ingredients and you’ll see that As you are shopping and pack- there are seven starred ingredients ing lunches for yourself, spouse or that are “ingredients not found in or- children, keep in mind these tips to ange juice.” Really? But I thought I ary Ellen Tay- show “Emeril Green” at help you eat a more healthy diet. And just read on the front that it was 100% then, get out and exercise! OJ! In addition, the “fat free” label lor of End- the Whole Foods Mar- Nature makes the best packaging doesn’t always mean it is better than less Summer ket in Fair Lakes. The – Earlier this year, I taught a nutri- the fat-containing version. First, we Harvest talks Purcellville farm’s spe- tion seminar at Middleburg Fitness need fat in our diets, as it is one of withM chef Emeril La- ciality greens will be Club, and one of the questions raised our primary sources of energy, but fat was, “What do I pack for my kid’s free also often means there are added gasse during the filming featured on the Planet lunch?” I had this person recall what ingredients that you’d probably be of a segment of his new Green show in October. he had taken to school when he was a better off not consuming. Take for child: You opened your lunch box to instance Giant brand Light Nonfat www.mbecc.com www.mbecc.com Page 16 Middleburg Eccentric • August 28, 2008 ~ September 24, 2008 Middleburg Eccentric • August 28, 2008 ~ September 24, 2008 Page 17 Pastimes Christopher Carey, Executive Panthers 47, Redskins 3 Close Out The Summer Chef, The Goodstone Inn & 7th Inning Stretch With Some Great Books Estate, Featured at Acclaimed Alex Cudaback and you could be forgiven for over the Olympic torch last night thinking a soccer match had during the closing ceremonies? Genie Ford Mary Alice Monroe once orry, I just had to put broken out. Who knew mountain biking again brings us interesting, James Beard House, New York that up there. A soccer match with was an Olympic sport, by the y now, I’ve told almost strong Southern women, in Time Pau and Marc Gasol scoring, of course. way? Honestly. It’s no less a everyone I know—and Is A River. Mia, a cancer survi- of the Spanish Olympic Did anybody else feel a sport than BMX or other cycling a lot of strangers— vor, must also come to terms with basketballS team will go home about my favorite book her husband’s infi delity, and she little uncomfortable watching events, but I’d just never seen with gold, after all. Bof the year so far. The Story of retreats to a fi shing cabin in the the opening and closing it. They cement the rocks on the After careful review, the ceremonies, or was it just me? course into place. Sort of takes Edgar Sawtelle is, on the sur- North Carolina mountains to lick judges unanimously awarded face, a retelling of Shakespeare’s her wounds. There she explores They were beautiful, something out of it, no? Hamlet, but I think even the Bard a mystery from the past while them medals for the world’s well choreographed and well Kudos to Olympic men’s worst beards. Ever. In the entire would be a bit awed by David fi nding her own path to happi- produced, I’ll give you that. volleyball coach Hugh Wroblewski’s exquisite, riveting ness. This is a nice book to end history of beards. But there was something McCutcheon and the whole prose. Edgar is a mute boy who the summer on. I’d say there might be living there, something sinister team. I don’t know if an Olympic believes his uncle killed his fa- There are some good books things hiding in the shagginess, lurking beneath the surface that gold can ever make up for the ther so he could have the farm out for young adults looking for but the whole face mange thing smacked just enough of Leni tragedy that took place on the and the farmer’s wife. There are a last enjoyable read before fo- they’ve got goin’ on makes it Riefenstahl to make the hair on fi rst day of the Olympics, but to also the Sawtelle dogs, unique cusing on school. Frozen Fire all to clear that the only things the back of my neck stand up. come back and guide his team animals whose connection to by Tim Bowler is a supernatural hiding out in there are Cheetos’ Speaking of smacked, did says a lot about McCutcheon. Edgar goes way beyond the tra- thriller that involves an out-of- crumbs and plum sauce. ditional boy-and-his-dog rela- this-world boy and a girl who you catch any of the taekwando The way they banded together tionship. What happens to them wants to protect him. The book Congrats to the Spanish matches? Cuba’s Angel Matos says a lot about McCutcheon’s National team as a whole all in the wake of the murder also includes some serious stuff felt referee Chakir Chelbat of players. will surprise and haunt you. This about a rapist and an angry mob Executive Chef Christopher Carey, Caitlin Davis, Nicole Cooper, for their “Chinese eyes” ad Sweden was applying the rules Bravo to USA basketball’s book is one of the most beautiful, seeking vengeance without jus- Joe Arbogast campaign. Classy. And their for what boiled down to an Olympic “Redeem” Team. moving novels I’ve ever read. If tice. This is a dark story that will “our sponsors made us do it” injury timeout too rigorously. Watching guys like LeBron and you only read one book a year, nevertheless hold the attention of hristopher Carey, toric French Farm House, excuse was just icing on the So he kicked him. In THE Kobe and Dwayne Wade drape make it this one. fans of both suspense and fan- executive chef of the stately Manor House, cake. FACE! their medals over Coach K’s My other favorite book—for tasy alike. The Goodstone and the intimate Spring You think the reaction It was like Jerry Springer head seemed goofi ly poignant, entirely different reasons—is Sarah Dessen is one of the Inn & Estate in House. He chose to name might’ve been a little stronger in white robes. somehow. The Guernsey Literary and Po- most talented, empathetic and Middleburg,C Virginia, was each course according- tato Peel Pie Society by Mary gifted writers in the young adult if it’d been Kobe, Carmello I also liked the Swedish Well done to Shawn Ann Shaffer and Annie Barrows. genre. She continues her win- the featured chef recently ly, providing a “culinary and LeBron giving the fi nger to wrestler who threw a tantrum Johnson, Nastia Liukin and at the prestigious James tour” of the inn. a few billion people of Asian- Don’t let the title put you off— ning ways with Lock and Key, Beard House in Manhat- For the dinner, Chef and stripped himself of his own the rest of the USA’s Olympic this is not “chick lit”—although the story of Ruby—abandoned descent the world over? bronze medal because it wasn’t Women’s Gymnastics squad. there is nothing whatsoever by her mother, rescued by her tan. His five course din- Carey used fresh ingre- The way the Lithuanian ner was served to a full dients, herbs and produce good enough. Apparently feeling I will never, not in a million wrong with chick lit. The story, wealthy aunt and uncle and given National team employed full- short-changed by a disputed years, understand how it is in the form of letters and notes, all the things a girl could want. house of James Beard originating directly from contact, no-freebies, stiff-arm- call during a qualifying match, they do what they do. All that is about a young woman who But what if she doesn’t? Want it, Foundation members, The Goodstone Inn’s or- to-the-back-of-the-head defense Ara Abrahamian removed the fl ipping and fl inging and fl ying goes to the Guernsey Islands in that is. special guests and mem- ganically maintained I kept hoping that Charles medal from around his neck, makes me cringe and fl inch and search of fellow book lovers and In The Dangerous Days of bers of the media. kitchen gardens and or- Oakley, Anthony Mason and dropped it to center of a nearby rub my eyes every time I see it. discovers so much more. The Daniel X, powerhouse James Chef Carey’s dinner chards. In addition to Patrick Ewing were going to people of Guernsey, which was Patterson tell us that the greatest mat, and stomped off. And to Michael Phelps, occupied by the Germans during power is not to be part spider, part menu was inspired by providing five-star-qual- check into the game. All DURING THE well, what more is there to say, the five uniquely beauti- ity lodging, The Good- Speaking of offensive, World War II, show a colorful, man, or to cast magic spells—the ful and historic dwellings stone Inn also offers ACTUAL MEDAL really? The dude’s a fi sh. For eccentric resilience that makes greatest power is the power to I’d like to thank the European CEREMONY! all of you watching at home us love them. It is a surprisingly create. Daniel X has that power that make up The Good- farm-to-table dining in its and South American basketball stone Inn & Estate’s guest restaurant, Hilltoppers, Gotta love the Olympic last night, don’t be fooled. You vivid, deep and touching story and he must use it to protect the communities for putting on such spirit. think Phelps fl ew to London and I loved it. Earth. He also wants to use it to accommodations. These ensuring the freshest and an impressive display of the And speaking of spirit, after a nice little relaxing break Moscow Rules by Daniel Sil- fi nd the killer who murdered his include the elegant Car- highest quality culinary fl ops throughout this Olympics. anybody notice how lovely the at home beforehand? Right. ver is a hit. It brings back Israeli parents. riage House, the quaint experience possible for Scrunch your eyes hard enough NBC logo looked superimposed Aquaman swam, direct superspy Gabriel Allon, who For younger readers, we Dutch Cottage, the his- guests. from Beijing. must grapple with Russian arms have How To Find Flower Fair- dealers and his own complicated ies by Cicely Mary Barker. This I cannot tell you how personal life. This book is an en- is a spectacular new novelty thankful I am not to ever have tertaining summer read that just book where every page unlocks to hear that awful “Beijing! zips along, from start to fi nish. the secrets behind the magical Beijing! I love Beijing!” The 19th Wife by David Eb- places fairies call home. Five song ever, ever, EVER again! ershoff is a novel about Brigham eye-popping spreads include in- Gaaack! Young’s rebellious nineteenth tricate three-dimensional pop-up And lastly, shifting gears wife, Anne Eliza Young. Not only images of fl owers and trees that real quick, to you Redskins fans did she divorce Brigham Young, magically open up to reveal the out there who were feeling the but she went on to lead a crusade secret homes of the fairies. fi rst tingling of excitement, the against polygamy that ultimately Twenty Heartbeats, by Den- ended the church’s practice of al- nis Haseley and Ed Young, infi rst thrum of what’s to come, lowing multiple wives. Publish- troduces us to a wealthy Chinese the fi rst buzz of “Hoo boy!”, er’s Weekly calls this an “exqui- man who dreams of having a I’ve only one thing to say; site tour de force” and essential painting of his favorite horse. He come in off the ledge. I can’t reading for anyone who wants to seeks out a man named Homan, remember the last time a town understand the practice—all the known as a great painter of defl ated this quickly. Better to more interesting in light of re- horses, and commissioned the get your rear-ends handed to cent events in Utah. portrait. Then he waited…and you during the pre-season than The Way of the World: A waited…and waited. As the during the regular one. Story of Truth and Hope in an years passed, his hair grew gray, Remember the ol’ ball Age of Extremism by Ron Sus- and he grew furious. What was kind follows a group of charac- taking so long? Haseley’s simple coach? How well did his fi rst ters whose actions and struggles story about the nature of art and pre-season translate into the may well provide our best ex- the value of time is subtly ampli- regular season? Hmm? ample for salvation and even re- fi ed in stunning layered collages If there’s redemption to demption in a time of unsettling by Caldecott medalist Ed Young. be had for the ‘Skins, it’ll moral issues. This is not just the There are so many other come between September and story of how we lost our way, wonderful books; there’s just not December, not now. Settle post-9/11, but of how we are try- room to name them all. We have down. ing to fi nd the moral authority new titles from Ridley Pearson, You can always reach Alex that we relied on for most of our Christopher Reich, Anne Riv- Cudaback at cuda24@yahoo. existence as a nation. By examin- er Siddons, David Sedaris and ing the lives of a diverse group of more. Stop by soon. com people, the author gives us lots to think about—and lots to feel hopeful about. www.mbecc.com www.mbecc.com Page 18 Middleburg Eccentric • August 28, 2008 ~ September 24, 2008 Middleburg Eccentric • August 28, 2008 ~ September 24, 2008 Page 19 Lunge Line US Strikes Gold Gina Miles wins Silver in Team Show Jumping in Individual 3 Day Photo Images by MIKE CLARKE/AFP/Getty Photo Images by MIKE CLARKE/AFP/Getty

Will Simpson, Laura Kraut, Beezie Madden and Mclain Ward of the US celebrate winning gold on the podium of the Olympic equestrian show-jumping - Team on August 18, 2008 in Hong Kong. Canada took silver and Norway claimed bronze.

Gina Miles from the US waves at the end of her performance in the Individual Eventing competition of the 2008 Beijing Olym- pic Games in Hong Kong on 12 August, 2008. Henrich Romeike from Germany won gold and Kristina Cook of Britain claimed bronze. Middleburg Horse Trials Dedicated to Memory of Eve Prime Fout lenwood Park in phases will be run on Satur- Middleburg, VA, day, September 27, starting at will be the site of 7:40 AM, and ending at 5:30 the 17th edition of PM. The cross-country phase theG Middleburg Horse Trials will follow on Sunday with to be held September 27 & 28, the Preliminary divisions at 2008. This year’s Horse Trials 8:30 AM, the Intermediate di- are dedicated to the memory of visions at 10:00 AM, and the our Middleburg Orange County Novice divisions from 1:15 Pony Club founder Eve Prime PM until 5:30 PM. Addition- Fout and to the spirit she in- ally on Sunday at noon, novice stilled in everyone she met for level horses will be jumping in the horse sports she fostered their stadium phase. and the countryside she loved. The public is invited to Some 250 horses are en- come watch all the phases and tered at the Intermediate, Pre- to enjoy a day in the country liminary, and Novice levels. at one of the nation’s most his- Former and present Olympi- toric and picturesque equestri- ans and winners of the Ro- an facilities, Glenwood Park, lex Kentucky, Badminton and home to three steeplechase Burghley Horse Trials in Eng- meets as well. Admission land will bring their horses is free. Horse Trials are the to show at the various levels. equine triathlon. Saturday’s Hotly contested as well will dressage combines obedience, be the novice levels for local gaits and figures, in a 33 foot by children and their ponies. The 66 foot arena, into fluid invis- dressage and show jumping ible communication between www.mbecc.com Continued Page 22 www.mbecc.com Page 20 Middleburg Eccentric • August 28, 2008 ~ September 24, 2008 Middleburg Eccentric • August 28, 2008 ~ September 24, 2008 Page 21

www.mbecc.com www.mbecc.com Page 22 Middleburg Eccentric • August 28, 2008 ~ September 24, 2008 Middleburg Eccentric • August 28, 2008 ~ September 24, 2008 Page 23 Lunge Line Great Meadow to Host Betsee Parker’s Ponies, National Polo Finals Win Champion and Reserve Champion In Pony Finals reat Meadow in The picnicking and the matches be- without a party. So Friday, Sept. Plains is known as the gin at 7 p.m. 12, Great Meadow will host a best venue for arena Grass polo fans have some- gala along with the Townsend At Kentucky Horse Park polo in the United thing to look forward to as well. International Challenge Cup GStates. That is why they will On Sunday, Sept. 7, players will which features a United States once again play host to the Unit- take to the grass fi eld for the The- team playing against a team from ed States Arena Polo Champion- odore Roosevelt “Rough Rider” Great Britain. Tickets to the gala ship playoffs and fi nals on Sept. Military Memorial Cup and the are $150 per person or $250 per 6 and Sept. 13. Spectators will U.S. Polo Hall of Fame Chal- couple. have two nights to watch teams lenge Cup. Gates open at 1:30 For information about spe- from around the country play the p.m. and the fi rst match begins at cial pricing on box seating and best arena polo the region has 2 p.m. General admission is $20 hospitality tents, or questions seen all season. The playoffs a car and people can bring blan- about general admission tickets, and fi nals are open to the pub- kets, chairs, and picnics. Tail- contact the offi ce at (540) 253- lic. Admission is $20 per car. In gate spots and hospitality tents 5001 or www.greatmeadow.org. usual Twilight Polo style, gates are available by reservation. open at 6 p.m. for tailgating and The polo season can’t end Middleburg Horse Trials Dedication Continued From Page 18 horse and rider. Show jump- stone grandstands across the Research helps to enhance the ing requires accurate, careful course is breathtaking. teaching programs of the pony jumping over large obstacles The Middleburg Horse Tri- club, as well as offering prize that can fall down if struck by als benefits the Middleburg money to the first three finish- a hoof. Sunday’s cross-coun- Orange County Pony Club, ers of each division. try courses pit horse and rider The Glenwood Park Trust, and Glenwood Park is located against imposing solid jumps the Loudoun Hospital Founda- one mile north of the traffic over a two-mile long galloping tion. Sponsorship by Pohanka light in Middleburg, Virginia course. It is always a thrilling Chevrolet of Chantilly, Pen- on the Foxcroft Road, Route sight. So pack a picnic, bring nfield Feeds and Tri-County 626. For further information a blanket, and come watch Feeds of Marshall, Country please call 540/687-5449. Lilli Keenan picked up the large pony hunter and reserve grand equine and human perform as Chevrolet of Warrenton, Stone- pony hunter rosettes aboard Dr. Betsee Parker’s Vanity Fair. , Liseter one! Viewing from the age-old hall Farm, and Virginia Equine Clever Star, also owned by Dr. Parker, finished in the reserve slot with Shawn Casady.

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Whichever way I collection of farm implements (MHAA) is sponsor- Marc Leepson. “Honoring Sen- “high society” by local Whites turned, they were there!” she that tells the story of life on a ingB a Celebration of American ator Warner for his unwavering according to Scheel. said smiling. small farm in the early part of the Music on Saturday evening, commitment to protecting and Scheel refers to St. Louis Her Grandmother Mattie twentieth century. September 13, 2008, at Hunt- preserving the heritage and as “the Black Middleburg,” and who was extremely infl uential This story would not be land. The special feature of the culture of the Mosby Heritage describes the “St. Louis Colored in Sharon’s life, taught at the one complete without mentioning evening will be the presenta- Area is important to our orga- Colt Show,” offi cially chartered room schoolhouse on Sam Fred Sharon’s Great Uncle Phil Mc- tion of the MHAA 2008 Heri- nization and to all of Virginia’s in 1889, as being organized and Road in the 1940’s. That build- Quay. tage Hero Award to Virginia’s citizens.” managed by Charles McQuay, ing is now the New Zion Baptist Phil was a fi xture in St. Lou- senior U.S. Senator John War- The Celebration of Ameri- Sharon’s great grandfather. Church. is, running the Phil McQuay’s ner. The event begins at 5 p.m. can Music will be performed by Charles McQuay, who was The Berryman/Mcquay fam- Country store for as long as most and concludes at 7:30 p.m. bass-baritone Joshua Sekoski born into slavery in 1856 to Wil- ily also left it’s mark on the area. can remember. Sadly, it closed in Dr. Betsee Parker, Hunt- and soprano Ashleigh Rabbitt liam and Catherine, was listed as In the late 1800s, George 1961. Not only was it a center land’s owner, who is gracious- Sekoski. The duo live in New a “house servant” on the Benton Berryman the patriarch in the for conversation and supplies, ly opening the historic horse York City, and have graced property in 1870. For Sharon, family owned a large amount in the 1950s it housed the only country estate for this event, the stages of theaters around this is a vital piece of informa- of land along Sam Fred Road television in the community will co-host the event with the country. New York based tion because, for the fi rst time, and the Snickersville Turnpike. and people would come from MHAA. pianist and conductor Tyson it reveals the names of her great George, along with Robert Mc- far and wide to put a coin in the “We are very excited to be Deaton will accompany the great grandparents, Charles and Quay, also listed as a Benton coveted set and watch whatever able to offer a concert of this Sekoski’s. Ella Poles, and notes their mar- slave, was an original founder of was showing. Phil also had three riage in 1884. the Baptist church in St. Louis. stalls in the back of his store and Sharon Peterson is the Berryman raised his family housed horses. come and live with their family showing us the grave stones of daughter of Thelma Berryman on Sam Fred Road. The founda- Michael Berryman and Sha- in Tennessee. some of these wonderful person- and granddaughter of Mattie tion of his original house can be ron bring the story to the pres- “Michael is defi nitely a alities that make up much of her McQuay Berryman. Mattie was found in an overgrown section ent. brother to me” smiles Rob- heritage. How wonderful to have the daughter of Charles and Ella of the trail leading from today’s Michael, Sharon Peterson’s bie. Dr Banner put Michael this piece of history made real McQuay. Berryman Lane down to Goose brother, who is a very successful through college and wouldn’t to us by Sharon’s exuberance In the 1890s Charles Mc- Creek. In the Spring a wonder- racehorse trainer lives in Ten- let the horses interfere with his and generosity. She said again Quay built the home Sharon ful array of Daffodils line that nessee. He grew up with the education. The rest is history as how overwhelming the feelings and her husband Vernon live in trail as testimony to the life that family of Robbie Banner now Michael has become very well were that she experienced as she today. had once graced that area. Publisher of the Chronicle of the known and respected in the sport walked through those old build- “At one point a number of The wonderful old home of Horse in Middleburg. Robbie’s of horse racing. ings at Huntland. years ago I sold the house and the late Sarah Dayton that is also dad, Dr. Banner met Michael at Sharon ended our day to- It was overwhelming to immediately regretted it. I knew on Berryman Lane was once the a Middleburg horse event when gether by taking us to the Solon share the walk down memory it was the wrong thing to do and home and stables of Raymond he was young and recognizing grave yard in Middleburg and lane with her. was haunted by it. We were fi - Berryman, one of George Berry- his great potential, invited him to nally able to buy it back at more man’s sons and Sharon’s grand- than fi ve times what we were paid father. for it,” Sharon remembered. Raymond was well known Sharon tells wonderful sto- and liked in the community and ries of growing up in the area. was considered quite a horseman. She attended elementary grades He apparently rode and worked at the Banneker School in St. regularly with the Middleburg Louis where several of her fam- Hunt. Enouch (Tight) Berryman

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New Players in Tate Case Council Trial Set for September 8 Continued From Page 1 Dan Morrow Named for the first time Pease Maloney, and Special In its coverage of the Red Fox Inn has triggered a in the case, in a defense team Prosecutor Britten, argued 2000 New York elections, search for a safe alternative n papers filed in request for a subpoena dated that Tate’s defense had no the New York Observer de- to leveling the steps in favor Loudoun County Cir- August 13, 2008, was na- real evidence to back up scribed Maloney as a man of a ramp. Town Adminis- cuit Court this month, tionally known Republican their assertions, that the who, over the years, “ . . trator Schiro told Council on former Middleburg opposition research special- subpoena request was, in . developed the mystique Thursday that Kenny Robin- Vice-MayorI Mark Tate ist Gary Maloney, and his any case, irrelevant and so of a secretive information son, the Route-50-Corridor sought new evidence from Falls-Church-based firm, broadly stated that it should wizard who brings great en- Manager in the Chantilly a Falls Church consultancy, the Jackson-Alvarez Group be dismissed out of hand as thusiasm to the task of rum- Ofﬁ ce of the Virginia De- that might well void the (JAG). Public records indi- nothing more than a “fish- maging through an oppo- partment of Transportation, charges against him, and cate that the Holtzman Vo- ing expedition” by Tate’s nent’s personal and political had considered the problem confirm Tate’s contentions gel campaign paid JAG just lawyers. past.” at the last Route 50 Task that he was the victim of po- over $16,000 for work done Judge Thomas Horne “His tactics, which have Force Meeting. According litical dirty tricks. in 2006 and 2007. ruled in favor of JAG and reportedly included tracking to Schiro, Robinson, af- Tate is currently sched- Tate’s defense team the prosecution, quashing the activities of supposedly ter extensive consultation, uled to stand trial in Loudoun wants to know what, if Tate’s request for the pre- hostile reporters,” the story now believes that a handrail County Circuit Court on anything, Jackson-Alvarez trial subpoena. In doing so, continued, “have led oppo- could be added without vio- September 8 on charges of knew or reported that might however, Horne noted that nents to label him every- lating the guidelines of the election fraud. prove exculpatory in the JAG’s Gary Maloney, Lau- thing from a dirty trickster Americans With Disabilities At press time, under case. rie LeTourneu, James Plow- to a sleaze merchant.” Act. At press time, howev- orders from Judge Horne, In his subpoena request man, and possibly others er, VDOT, which owns the the Commonwealth’s Spe- Tate’s attorney, Edwar Mac- could be called and sworn Potts, Tate, Vogel, and right of way, is still consid- cial Prosecutor was in the Mahon of Middleburg, as- as witnesses during Tate’s Politics ering alternatives. process of redrafting the in- serts that the defense has trial. dictment against Tate, nar- good reason to believe “that Described by News- In defending his August Emergency Planning rowing and re-defining the the opposition research con- week’s Howard Fineman as 13 subpoena request Tate’s precise charges against the ducted by JAG included a among “the best, and tough- attorney, Edward MacMa- In case of a natural or former Vice Mayor for at review and analysis of Mr. est advisory talent avail- hon noted that JAG had done man-made emergency, least the third time; or the Tate’s campaign finance fil- able” and a fabled ‘oppo’ opposition research against Middleburg has a seat at fourth if one counts three ings and that the letter that guy,” Gary Maloney, 50, is former GOP 27th District the County’s Emergency perjury charges dropped initiated this action was said to have begun his po- Senator Russ Potts and that Service Command Center. after the Commonwealth’s written by JAG.” litical career as a protege of Tate, Potts’ opponent in the In response to a request by first prosecutor in the case, Indeed, MacMahon’s Lee Atwater, doing opposi- Republican primary, had Mayor Davis that the Town Commonwealth’s Attorney request contends that the tion research for the GOP in seen the kind of work done Staff review the status of James Plowman, recused “letter,” written to the State the 1984 Reagan-Bush re- by Maloney’s organization. the Town’s emergency plan, himself from the case. Board of Elections by po- election campaign. A par- It was not made clear Jerry Schiro reported he had Plowman had brought litical activist and Holtzman tial list of his fomer clients who commissioned the re- obtained copies of the Coun- charges against Tate on the Vogel supporter Laurie Le- include Rudolph Giuliani, search on Potts, nor what ty’s plan; that the Town was eve of a Republican primary Tourneau of Winchester, “ . . Mike Huckabee, George Pa- use, if any, was made of it. developing an on-line link to while working actively for . was written by JAG as part taki, George Allen, James Sources close to the the County Emergency Ser- Tate’s opponent in the race, of its opposition research,” Gilmore, Strom Thurmond, politics and politicians of vices; and that he was work- current State Senator Jill and that they believe “This and Christine Todd Whit- the 27th district in general, ing directly with the County Holtzman Vogel. opposition research . . . was man. He appeared briefly, and the Valley in particular, staff to develop emergency paid for by the Vogel cam- as himself, in the third week expect that testimony in the plans for Middleburg’s util- JAG paign. of the short lived HBO TV September 8 Tate trial will ity systems. JAG’s attorney, Valerie series, “K Street.” have impact far beyond the Police Chief Steve Web- ber is in the process of having the Town’s Community Center evaluated by County authorities for use as an emergency shelter. He also noted that Middleburg may be assigned one of the mo- bile shelters the County is scheduled to receive as part of the Department of Home- land Security’s efforts to prepare for disasters. Board of Zoning Appeals Council recommended that Betty Barrett and Cath- erine Fisher be appointed to the Board of Zoning Ap- peals. The Board, currently chaired by Kathy Ribaudo, meets on an “as-needed” basis to adjudicate appeals and requests for variances of the Town’s zoning regu- lations. Though the two vacancies on the Board had not been advertised, Council was unanimous in consider- ing the swift appointment of new members “critical” and the two candidates well- qualiﬁ ed. www.mbecc.com www.mbecc.com Page 28 Middleburg Eccentric • August 28, 2008 ~ September 24, 2008 Middleburg Eccentric • August 28, 2008 ~ September 24, 2008 Page 29

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Sam Muir

Mimi Muir and Paris Wegdam

Kiki & Paris Wegdam, Chiara and Tatiana Pejacsevich seen here holding their Jackson Pollack, Monet, Van Gogh and Mark Rothko -inspired “Pear Sculptures”

Claire Sullivan

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ochran’s Stone Masonry and in stonework and timberframing. I am the business of stabilization and res- Timberframing will host an hoping people will come out and join toration of historic properties for over Open House on Friday, Sep- our celebration of craftsmanship and 20 years. Under his leadership, the tember 19, 2008 at 17889 dedication to maintaining the integrity company has relocated many historic SandsC Road, Hamilton, VA 20158 of historic structures.” structures by documenting the build- from 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm. The event Cochran’s Stone Masonry and ing, photographing and cataloguing will feature Williamsburg-like work- Timberframing specializes in the res- the components, disassembling it and stations spotlighting historically cor- toration and stabilization of historic relocating the structure to a new site. rect materials and craftsman methods properties, period inspired new con- Cochran’s Stone Masonry and and demonstrate the full offering of struction, hand hewing, lime mortar Timberframing is located in historic products and services offered by the and lime wash, relocation of historic Lincoln, Virginia, and has completed company. Cook out style food will be structures, and construction using his- projects all over the United States. served at an informal gathering at the torically correct methods and materi- Projects include Tomb of the Unknown restored historic barn which houses als. Services are available for selected Soldier, Montpellier, and countless Cochran’s Stone Masonry and Timber- projects nationwide. historic structures in many locations. framing. Allen Cochran, founder and own- Lime putty is manufactured onsite and “We want to show the public our er of Cochran’s Stone Masonry and is available for distribution. Salvaged complete product and service offer- Timberframing, is a leader in the lime logs and timbers to repair and replace ing,” said Allen Cochran, owner of mortar renaissance and timberframing damaged timber frames are also avail- Cochran’s Stone Masonry and Timber- said, “We’ve got to preserve our his- able and if new wood is needed, can framing. He further stated, “We have toric structures so they will be around be milled to exact specifi cations. The just revitalized our old barn and have for future generations. That goal can company also builds dove tail doors added offi ces and a display room com- only be attained with the use of his- and mantels for the use in construction plete with fi nished products and case torically correct craftsman techniques and restoration projects. studies of interesting historic projects and materials.” Cochran has been in Burden, Hart, Scheel Honored Continued From Page 1 of a vibrant sense of community. The Ceremonies talent, vision and determination so “We are now, and we have important to community strength always been, a true community in- The Loudoun Laurels Award and spirit. stitution,” he underscored. “We’re Ceremonies honoring Burden, Hart Members of the Founders’ responsible for, and to, every per- and Scheel will take place at Inova Committee will rely on their person and family within every town, Loudoun Hosptal’s traditional an- sonal and professional knowledge village and development in Great- nual fundraising Gala organized and experience to search out indi- er Loudoun County through every by the Loudoun Healthcare Foun- viduals who merit consideration as stage of life. We understand fully dation. Loudoun Laurels nominees. the power of community spirit, “In this way, our annual Gala Loudoun Laurels Founders’ and we want to ensure that a spe- will continue to raise much-need- Committee Members include: cial sense of community is alive ed support for the expansion of Howard Armfield, Jr., Armfield, and well in Loudoun.” our care and services,” explained Harrison & Thomas, Inc.; Pe- Director of Development Pamela ter Arundel, ArCom Publishing; Oral History Program Maroulis. “Over time, the Loudoun Joseph Boling, The Middleburg Laurels program will create a plat- Bank; Giuseppe Cecchi, IDI Man- Each of the Loudoun Laurels form and public recognition for agement, Inc.; Prem Devadas, Sal- Laureates will be interviewed as the work of individuals of all ages amander Hospitality; Anne Marie part of an ongoing oral history who make extraordinary contribu- Dunn; Edgar Hatrick III, Ph.D., program, designed to preserve tions to our community.” Loudoun County Public Schools; and protect their personal stories “Together, we can create the Janell Hoffman, Inova Loudoun and their roles in the evolution of positive and forward-looking im- Hospital; Thomas Jewell, Carter Loudoun County. age of care and concern we all Braxton Real Estate Company; The program is currently share for each other in Loudoun.” Randall Kelley, FACHE, Inova working with Leesburg’s Thomas Loudoun Hospital; J. Hamilton Balch Memorial Library to pro- Nominations Lambert, The Claude Moore Char- vide both a formal academic re- itable Foundation; Mark Lowers, pository and curatorial oversight Nominations for the first an- Lowers & Associates; Delegate Joe Childs Burden Kim Hart of the collection. “The Balch” nual Loudoun Laurels were made May, Virginia House of Delegates; currently houses the county’s most by members of The Founders’ Knox Singleton, Inova Health Sys- treasured primary source collec- Committee, who volunteered to tem; Mark Stauder, Inova Health tions. The resources provided by seek out and nominate individuals System; Gen. Charles Williams the Laurels program should both who, because of their dedication (ret.); and Cate Magennis Wyatt, enhance the library’s ongoing ef- and commitment, deserve special The Journey Through Hallowed forts to document the living his- recognition and emulation. Ground. tory of the County, and make both Over time, Inova’s goal is to To purchase tickets or to spon- the Loudoun Laurels and related create an Academy of exemplary sor a table at the September 20th collections more readily acces- citizens of all ages, demographics, gala, please contact Pamela Ma- sible to the general public. occupations and persuasions who roulis at 703 - 858 - 8803 or email accurately reflect the diversity, [email protected].

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www.mbecc.com www.mbecc.com Page 36 Middleburg Eccentric • August 28, 2008 ~ September 24, 2008 Middleburg Eccentric • August 28, 2008 ~ September 24, 2008 Page 37 Friends for Life Albert’s Corner A monthly column for people who share Their homes with four-legged friends. A couple of injured pets are highly vulnerable and weeks ago, my willing to pay for and administer any “sister” Isabelle amount of drugs without question. seemed to have a paw injury. My peo- The ugly truth is that some clinics are ple couldn’t fi nd anything obviously simply out to make as much money as wrong, but she would not put weight possible off of everyone who walks on her paw at all and, most concern- through the door. They take advantage ing, her leg would not stop shaking. of scared clients and expect never to It was fairly late on a Sunday night, be held accountable for over-medicat- so my people got in the car and made ing or not acting in the best interest of the trip to a nearby emergency vet. the pet or owner. I won’t say which one except to say After telling the story to a friend, that it was not in Middleburg. my people found out that the same It was not a good experience on clinic had told their friend that her many, many levels, but the happy dog needed to start doing physical news was that Isabelle was just fi ne. therapy. In truth, her dog had a serious The unhappy news was an astronomi- tumor on his spine. Thank goodness cal bill, clinic staff with completely she knew to get a second opinion and uncaring attitudes, and a vet who was did not put a sick dog through what medication happy. Before my people would have been an incredibly painful could weigh in on treatment options, regimen of physical therapy. Isabelle was full of painkillers and The bottom line is this: be your other drugs. While the cost was absurd dog’s or cat’s advocate. Take an avid for a slightly injured toenail, the meds interest in making sure that what were what sent my people completely you’re told by medical professionals over the edge. In addition to the medi- in a time of crisis is valid. Ask to take cation Isabelle received at the clinic, part in the decision-making when it they were told to administer 10 more comes to treatment options, and raise days worth of medication at home. a giant red fl ag when a clinic refuses The thing is, Isabelle didn’t need to let you do so. Seek second opinions 10 days worth of medication … or when possible. If enough people begin even one day’s worth, for that mat- to question the authority and wisdom ter. She had essentially stubbed her of emergency vets, change is possible. toe. My people are very careful about And please, don’t over-medicate your not over-medicating, so they opted pet any more than you would over- not to continue with meds after leav- medicate yourself or a family mem- ing the clinic. It took a lot of back and ber. Be the informed, educated voice forth with the clinic to get the ongo- your pet doesn’t have. ing medication charges removed, but Albert, a Jack Russell Terrier, eventually the vet agreed to adjust the is Chairman of the Board of Wylie bill. Isabelle was completely fi ne by Wagg, a shop for dogs, cats, and their the next day and has had no further people, in Middleburg, Fairfax and issues. Tysons. Email him at albertspaw- This story unfolds day in and [email protected]. day out at emergency clines. Many clinics know that people with sick or

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