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Middleburg’s Only Locally Owned and Operated Newspaper Volume 6 Issue 2 www.mbecc.com May 28, 2009 ~ June 25, 2009 Great Meadow Evolves with New Leadership Joy M. Smith farm, then slated to become a housing development, with the intent to preserve Middleburg Beautification s most residents from this the land for perpetual open space. At part of Virginia will tell you, that time, suburban growth pressures on Garden Tour Page 20 change can be a slow pro- farmland near Washington, the opening cess around here. And, if the of I-66, and the loss of the former Vir- changes involve the horse world and re- ginia Gold Cup course, Broadview, in Avered people, events and traditions, you Warrenton to subdivision development can be sure every converged to send process has been the Virginia Gold implemented after Cup to its newly extensive thought founded home in and thorough plan- The Plains. Great ning by the appro- Meadow was estab- priate powers-that- lished as a 501(c)3 be. nonprofit founda- And so, at the tion and the annual April, 2009 Great Virginia Gold Cup Meadow Founda- races became an tion board meet- instant tradition at ing when Henry the new site. A. “Buzz” Kieve- Now, 25 years naar, Major Gen- later, Great Mead- eral (retired), and ow and The Vir- Great Meadow ginia Gold Cup trustee took over have entered times as the new Chair- of new expansions. man of the Board, Nick Arundel re- and when Robert mains involved be- L. “Rob” Banner, cause his policies Jr., Great Meadow and procedures are trustee for 16 years being followed, and former Publish- and his knack for er of The Chronicle organization and of the Horse stepped timetables is still essential for smooth forward as the new President of the operations on the property. But the new Foundation, members and friends knew leadership is pioneering the focus on the transition of Great Meadow to the regionwide building of the new Great next generation, was complete and the Meadow Endowment Fund. The Fund organization was up and in action. will help greatly expand other partici- The first generation at Great Mead- pating sports as well as the traditionally ow was founded by news executive and supported equine sports. Founded on the philanthropist Arthur W. “Nick” Arun- mission to preserve open space, Great del in 1982. He purchased an abandoned Continued Page 16 Police Work Praised Wet Spring Slows Construction Projects Dan Morrow immediately and that the second string of Middleburg break-ins, characterized t the May 14 regular meeting by significantly more destruction of of Town Council, Middleburg property than the preceding seven, may Mayor Betsey Davis gave well have been triggered by the swift special thanks to the officers and from the perpetrators point of view, of the Middleburg Police Department distressing accurate police work done Aand Police Chief Steve Webber for their by the Middleburg force. outstanding contributions to a multi- The entire council joined in Mayor agency investigation resulting in the Davis’s praise for the force, and con- swift arrest and indictment of principals vey what all believed were the sincere in a rare string of county-wide burglar- thanks of the citizens of Middleburg. ies, assaults and other crimes, including “I would like to thank Sheriff Steve at least one murder. Simpson, the Sheriff’s Office, Investi- In March, ten businesses in gator Dave Crandall, and Officer Mike Middleburg were burglarized, seven on Prince with the Middleburg police de- one night, and three on another. partment. I would also like to thank the The morning after the last string of Middleburg community for their sup- burglaries in Middleburg, William Ben- port and assistance during this unusu- net was killed, and his wife brutally ally stressful period,” Webber said. Foxcroft Headmistress beaten near Lansdowne. In mid April, Loudoun guns in Leeburg was robbed. Continued Page 8 By April 25 Loudoun County Sher- Honored for Academic iff Steve Simpson was formally an- nouncing multiple arrests of suspects described as members of a large “crimi- Leadership nal enterprise.” Page 4 Page 6 Sources close to the investigation indicated that the Middleburg police had identified suspects in the first string
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Exclusive Affiliate of CHRISTIE’S GREAT ESTATES News of Note P.O. Box 1768 Middleburg, VA 20118 540-687-3200 fax 866-705-7643 Peter Winant Scholar, author, sportsman www.mbecc.com [email protected] Horse. as editorial assistant at The Chronicle books – Steeplechasing: The Complete Mr. Winants served in the Army of the Horse, and in 1975, George Ohr- History of the Sport in North America Cover Photo during World War II and later during the strom named him publisher/editor. Mr. (2000), Foxhunting with Melvin Poe by Jay Hubbard Korean War when he trained as a para- Winants updated the weekly equestrian (2002), and The Sporting Art of Franklin trooper. publication, while still also writing, ed- B. Voss (2005). Editor In Chief In 1956, Mr. Winants was married iting, and photographing. He published In 2003, he was married to Mary Middleburg Sales Dee Dee Hubbard ~ [email protected] to Rosemary Margaret Winants until her his second book through The Chronicle Weeden Winants who shared his love death in 2002. They had four children to- in 1988, Flatterer: A Story of a Steeple- of horses and foxhunting. Together, they Design & Production Director gether, and later two of their sons, Peter chase Champion. He traveled through- bought their home Sunnyside Farm in Jay Hubbard Winants Jr. and Garet “Woods” Winants out the U.S. and Britain photographing Rectortown, Va. Publisher became amateur steeplechase riders. and writing profiles of foxhunts for The Mr. Winants served field master for Dan Morrow After the Korean War, he bought a Chronicle. George Ohrstrom’s private pack of fox- store in Baltimore with his brother, the In 1991, Mr. Winants hired Rob- hounds, Bath County Hounds hunted by Copyright © 2009 All rights reserved. No part late Garet Winants, and also became in- ert Banner Jr. from Equus magazine Melvin Poe. He invited many people to of Middleburg Eccentric may be reproduced without written permission of the Eccentric LLC. terested in photography. He started out to replace himself as publisher at The hunt with the pack including some who Middleburg Eccentric is not responsible for unso- doing portraits and wedding photogra- Chronicle, and was named director of were encouraged to foxhunt for the first licited manuscripts or artwork. Middleburg Eccen- phy, but turned to his true love of pho- the National Sporting Library. Dur- time. tric reserves the right to accept or reject any and all copy. Middleburg Eccentric is published monthly tographing all things equine. His horse ing his tenure, the Library acquired two At the Maryland Hunt Cup, May on the 4th Thursday by Middleburg Eccentric LLC. racing and steeplechasing photographs major collections, the John H. and Mar- 25, Mr. Winants received the prestigious Controlled circulation: 43,000 to Clarke, Fauquier, were famous for capturing the action like tha Daniels collection of 5,000 sporting S. Bryce Wing Award for his extraordi- Loudoun & Prince William Counties. never before, using telephoto lenses, ac- books, and the von Hünersdorf collection nary contributions to the sport of Ameri- We are pledged to the letter and spirit of Vir- ginia’s policy for achieving equal housing opportu- cording to award-winning photographer, of 16th to 19th century equestrian books. can steeplechasing. Leesburg $2,795,000 Middleburg Area $2,595,000 Middleburg $1,850,000 nity throughout the Commonwealth. We encourage eter Winants, a man who loved H. Douglas Lees III. “He was so good In the mid-1990s, plans were made and “Peter was truly one of my heroes sport, sporting literature and art, c.1813 Quaker estate on nearly 70 acres. Scott Buzzelli, 50 acre equestrian farm. 14 stall with large indoor. Scott Approved commercial with 3300+ sf on 3 acres. Scott and support advertising and marketing programs in about encouraging people,” said Lees, carried out to construct a new building to in life,” said NSL Librarian Lisa Camp- which there are no barriers to obtain housing be- died May 18, following a long ill- who remarked on Mr. Winants loaning house the NSL’s growing collection. In bell. “He had a gracious and positive at- 540.454.1399 | Peter Pejacsevich, 540.270.3835 Buzzelli, 540.454.1399 | Peter Pejacsevich, 540.270.3835 Buzzelli, 540.454.1399 | Peter Pejacsevich, 540.270.3835 cause of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, ness. He was 82. elderliness, familial status or handicap. him an expensive telephoto lens when he 1998, he retired as director of the NSL. titude toward everything he undertook to All real estate advertised herein is subject to Mr. Winants, of Rectortown, Va., was beginning his own career in photog- Mr. Winants served on the board of direc- accomplish. He was a remarkable writer Virginia’s fair housing law which makes it illegal to Pwas born in Baltimore, Md., July 21, raphy. tors of the NSL 1991-2005, then honor- and photographer. He encouraged many advertise “any preference, limitation or discrimina- 1926, son of Garet Winants and Frances Mr. Winants freelanced for The ary director until his death. people along the way, myself included. tion because of race, color, religion, national origin, Leigh Bonsal Winants. His father died moRE powER, moRE ToolS, sex, elderliness, familial status, handicap or inten- Maryland Horse covering events and Nancy Parsons, President and CEO He will be greatly missed.” tion to make any such preferences, limitation or when he was age 5, and his mother later photographing stallions at breeding of the National Sporting Library, said, Mr. Winants is survived by his wife moRE SalES! discrimination.” married renowned Maryland horseman, farms for ads. He followed the remark- “Peter Winants embodied in his life much of six years Mary Weeden Winants, of The newspaper will not knowingly accept S. Bryce Wing. advertising for real estate that violates the fair able steeplechase horse, Jay Trump, and of what the Library represents. A scholar Rectortown, Va., his children Jennifer housing law. Our readers are hereby informed that Mr. Winants grew up immersed in his career with his camera as the rags- and author on subjects such as foxhunt- Rose, Crested Butte, Colo., Bryce W. all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are avail- Maryland’s sporting community. As a to-riches horse won the English Grand ing, steeplechasing and sporting art, Pe- Winants, Sherando, Va., Peter Winants Long & Foster, Realtors offers cutting edge able on equal opportunity basis. For more informa- boy, he witnessed the match race at Pim- tion or to file a housing complaint call the Virginia National and the Maryland Hunt Cup in ter was passionate about country life and Jr., Bluemont, Va., and Garet “Woods” technology for buyers, sellers and their agents. Fair Housing office at (804) 367-8530. Toll free lico Race Course between Seabiscuit and 1965, a feat no other horse had accom- field sports. As the former Director of the Winants, Middleburg, Va., and six grand- call (888) 551-3247. For the hearing impaired call War Admiral in 1938. He foxhunted with plished. On the return from England, Mr. Library, Peter played an integral role in children. Memorial contributions may (804) 367-9753. Email: [email protected] the Elkridge-Harford Hunt in Baltimore Winants wrote an article on Jay Trump the development and growth of the or- be made to the Piedmont Environmental ia.gov. Web site: www.fairhousing.vipnet.org County and rode in amateur steeplechase which The Maryland Horse published, ganization and his leadership continued Council, or a charitable organization of Here’s the latest... meets. thus branching out into journalism. In through his service on the Board. He was choice. Funeral services and burial will Mr. Winants attended Princeton 1966 he published his first book Jay a fine gentleman, a respected colleague be private. A reception will be held at the University where he befriended the late Trump: A Steeplechasing Saga. and a dear friend.” National Sporting Library… date and Check out Long & Foster listings on YouTube. George L. Ohrstrom Jr., who later be- In 1972, Mr. Winants was hired Mr. Winants published three other time pending. Marshall $1,295,000 Lovettsville $1,279,000 came the owner of The Chronicle of the 6BR home with spectacular views on 13 acres. Scott Search the YouTube web site by the address Spacious post & beam interior. New, green built. 30+ acres. Buzzelli, 540.454.1399 | Chris Urban, 703.304.1114 of the property or do a Google search with the Kim Hurst, 703.932.9651 | Francesca Jewett, 703.509.2152 The listing’s address, and the video will show up. Eccentric Celebrating Bill Leachman’s Life kins Lymphoma on March 9th at the age and produced, along with winemaker He became an avid cyclist after be- Sells! of 48. Olivier Ruhard, 675 cases of a delicious ing diagnosed with lymphoma in 2004 Born in 1960, in Washington, DC, he Malbec wine called La Bruja, which and participated, in September 2007, moved with his parents to Virginia when won several accolades including “Wine in the first of the annual 50-mile bike June he was nine years old. After graduating of the Week” at the French Hound in rides, to benefit the Lymphoma Research from The Hill School in Middleburg, he Middleburg. Foundation. Bill had many sponsors and 11th attended St. James School in Hagerstown, In addition to his vocation, Bill was came in second to his oncologist, another MD and Washington and Lee University a natural athlete and enjoyed surfing, enthusiastic cyclist. The ride brings to- in Lexington, VA, graduating with the scuba diving, fly fishing and riding. As a gether survivors, caregivers and other in- Deadline class of 1983. He pursued careers in real teenager, he graduated from Pony Club dividuals who ride in honor and, in mem- Visit our Web site to search the local multiple estate and investment banking prior to and horse shows to a season riding in lo- ory, of those whose lives are touched by listing service or call our office and speak to for moving to Markham in the mid 80s, to cal Spring Races. This chapter was cut lymphoma. work at Northern Counties, Inc., a family short as he approached six feet, too tall Bill had purchased Elmore Farm, one of our knowledeable sales associates. June construction business based in Upperville for the role. Later in life, his riding was Markham, in the 1980s and he and Kelsey which was sold in 1991. primarily western and based in Montana, made it their home after they were mar- www.mIddlEbuRgSalES.Com th Leesburg $1,275,000 Middleburg $895,000 Bill called himself a farmer, but he where he vacationed many summers with ried in 1994. It was the house in which 25 was a man of many talents and inter- his extended family. his great grandmother, Mary Virginia Custom LaRock Colonial on 9 acres. 5BR, 4BA, 2HB on 3 540.687.8530 Custom 5BR home and pool with guest house, views on 3 ests, including a successful entrepreneur Bill was an enthusiastic, knowl- Strother was born. finished levels, 4 stall barn. Andy Stevens, 703.568.0727 acs. Kim Hurst, 703.932.9651 | Homes4HorseLovers.com Issue who founded The Virginia Leaf Tobacco edgeable bird watcher who enjoyed par- He is survived by his wife, Kelsey, Company in the mid 90s and which he ticipating in local bird counts. He was and two daughters, Olivia and Hannah; ran, together with a tobacco retailing and also a keen gardener, taking pride in his his mother and stepfather, Heather and Media Kit Available wholesaling business. A love of wine and vegetable garden and fruit trees. His love Richard Taylor; a sister Kristin and her www.mbecc.com n Friday, March 13th, friends the outdoors naturally led him to explore of the outdoors was boundless and his husband, Kurt Brabbee ; a brother Jim and family gathered at Trinity the idea of a winery, and he purchased devotion to nature and the environment and his wife, Mija Strong, and three Church in Upperville to cele- a ten-acre parcel of land in the heart of was clearly evident to those who knew nephews. His father, William H. Leach- brate the life of William Henry Mendoza, Argentina early this century him well. man Jr died in 1976. 540.687.3200 OLeachman III who died from Non-Hodg- Psychotherapy • Stress Management • Executive Coaching Global Insight Cognitive – Behavioral Treatments • Evidence – Based Practice Strategic Allocation Tactical Management
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The world is not ture, need to exercise stress and worry, leading some “It’s important to safe- Once you have adopted the coming to an end, embrace the some control over their to work longer hours, others to guard your health by choos- physical techniques for coping fact that this is just part of the environment. The anxi- eat too much or drink too much ing healthy coping techniques, start to become a little tougher economic cycle and that it will ety brought about during a re- to get relief” according to Dr. like exercise, more time with in your financial psychologi- resolve itself over time. Pcession can leave one feeling Carol E. Harkrader. friends, and seeking out chanc- cally. Don’t let the stock mar- Once you resolve to rees- that they have little control over It is important that emo- es to laugh. If you do develop ket or the economic news scare tablish control begin by review- their financial affairs or even tions don’t drive the decision recurrent insomnia, or constant you into inaction or over-reac- ing your financial situation. their lives in general. “The loss making process and keep one worry, or a loss of energy and tion. You talk to people every While this sounds painful, it is of a job, or the shrinking of as- from making good decisions. concentration, it’s time to seek day and yes, some people are the first step in gathering the sets, can be a serious stressor To avoid having that happen help. The good news is that se- losing their jobs, but not ALL data for sound decision mak- that could even trigger clinical there are some steps one can rious depression and anxiety of them. Most of the events ing. Like planning a trip, you depression or an anxiety disor- take to get off the emotional are very treatable especially that we participate in are still have to know where you are der. The uncertainty of the cur- rollercoaster and put their lives when they haven’t been present going on, if even at a reduced and where you want to go be- fore you can decide on how to get there. Start with the basics, money coming in and money going out. Think of your bud- get like you would a business and put expenses in categories T according to their importance. Maybe some temporary cost H cutting is in order. Take a look at your invest- ments and asses your risk toler- ance. Much of the US broker- age business is built on people Thos Hays & Son Jewelers Reggie Dawson and Gabriel Seng present Christella M. Turner with flowers to Robin Cavanagh and Duchessa of Middleburg raised $1300 for the Middleburg being ‘long term investors’ that celebrate her 53 years as a customer of Middleburg Bank Humane Foundation with thier $500 Shopping Spree Raffle can be grouped into asset al- location models. This is great for brokerage firms and brokers because it allows them to han- dle large numbers of clients in Phil Bzdyk of Apple House Carpentry Awarded discrete groups. Just make sure that you understand the risk Aging –in-Place Specialist (CAPS) Designation Twentieth Annual associated with each of the in- vestments in your account, not hil Bzdyk, owner of Apple House specific to home modifications for aging-in- Baby Boomers that will reach retirement to live in a familiar environment throughout just the expected return, and Carpentry recently became one of place. age in the first years of the 21st century. their maturing years. that the risk and return expecta- the select group of professionals The (NAHB) National Association of The CAPS designation identifies remod- CAPS program graduates are required tions meet your objectives. nationwide to earn the Certified Ag- Homebuilders in collaboration with AARP elers who have been trained to help retirees to maintain their designation by attending Asset allocation is gener- ing-in-Place (CAPS) designation, identify- created the CAPS program. CAPS was de- and older adults remain in their homes safe- continuing education programs and/or par- ONE DAY SALE ally more important than se- Ping him as one of the building industry’s veloped to help home remodeling profes- ly, independently and comfortably, regard- ticipating in community service projects. curity (individual stock) selec- top professional with skills and knowledge sionals meet the needs of the 77 million less of income or ability level, and continue tion. While history has shown the stock market to be a good investment over time, the S&P 500 is at roughly the same lev- el it was in 1997. Most peo- ple have been over-allocated P R O P E RT I E S I N H U N T C O U N T RY to stocks and although bonds aren’t sexy, highly rated bonds are safe, they return their prin- HERRINGDON FARM POSSUM HOLLOW WATERFALL FARM OAK HILL cipal, and they pay interest that can be reinvested or used as income when needed. 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Harkrader is THOMAS AND TALBOT REAL ESTATE Telephone (540) 687-6500 � Metro (703) 478-8180 a psychiatrist that has her prac- � tice in Purcellville, VA. LAND AND ESTATE AGENTS SINCE 1967 P.O. Box 500 2 South Madison Street 540-687-6997 A STAUNCH ADVOCATE OF LAND EASEMENTS Middleburg �Virginia 20117 www.mbecc.com www.mbecc.com Page Middleburg Eccentric • May 28, 2009 ~ June 25, 2009 Middleburg Eccentric • May 28, 2009 ~ June 25, 2009 Page News of Note Foxcroft Headmistress Honored Emmy Nomination for Fauquier Hospital Opens Wound Healing Center, for Academic Leadership Loudoun Convention Breaks Ground for Assisted Living Complex ary Louise Leisher auquier Health con- make an appointment, call Warrenton and Gainesville Fifty-six assisted-living and a more casual bistro. Leipheimer, head and Visitors Association tinues to increase its 540-316-HEAL (4325). and plans call for it to open units will be available, rang- Rental agreements will of Middleburg’s services to the North- in June of 2010. ing from small studio apart- operate on a month-to-month Foxcroft School since he Loudoun Convention heritage and culture of Loudoun & Visitors Association County through short clips featur- ern Virginia commu- Assisted Living The two-story building ments to two-bedroom apart- basis. As residents need in- 1989, has been honored by the In- nity with the opening of a will have the welcoming feel ments, as well as an 11-bed creased care, additional Mdiana University of Pennsylvania (LCVA) has been nomi- ing a selection of Loudoun County Fnew Wound Healing Center Fauquier Health’s new of a Virginia colonial estate memory unit for dementia nursing and support staff can with their Distinguished Alumni nated for a 2008 Emmy ’s many tourism products, includ- Award for her contributions as an for the Visit Loudoun Heritage ing wineries, heritage sites, desti- and the ground breaking for assisted-living complex is and will be LEED (Leader- patients. All apartments will be added. To be added to the TSeries, a set of videos featuring nation restaurants, historic towns a new fifty-six-bed Assisted being built in the Suffield ship in Energy and Environ- be equipped with kitchen- current waiting list, call 540- educator and for her leadership in academia. Loudoun’s many tourism prod- and villages, events and more. Living Complex scheduled to Meadows community, lo- mental Design Green Build- ettes but dining services will 316-5004. A 1966 graduate of IUP, she ucts. Adeo Tours, in conjunction open in June of 2010. cated on U.S. 29 between ing Rating) certified. include a formal dining room was honored for having achieved “We are very excited,” said with the award-winning video Although they say that distinction in her field and for her Cheryl Kilday, president and production company, Electro-Fish time heals all wounds, as loyal and active service to her CEO of the LCVA. “There were Media, based in Austin , Texas many know, it is not neces- alma mater. many people involved in this criss-crossed Loudoun County project. The Board of Supervi- for a total of 28 days and filmed sarily true. Without advanced The Distinguished Alumni therapies, some wounds can Award is the highest award given sors approved the concept and at more than 50 locations. Vibrant by the Alumni Association. funding, and LCVA Marketing color photography, commentary take years or even decades Head Mistress Leipheimer Director Jeremy Harvey and his by more than 100 locals and visi- to heal and it is for precise- continued her education in gradu- team implemented the program tors, music by local musicians ly that reason that Fauquier ate studies in English and in guid- in conjunction with Electro-Fish brought the many experiences of Health will open the Fauquier ance at the University of Virginia, Media. And of course there were Loudoun to life. Health Wound Healing Cen- and in reading at Eastern Michi- the many venues and individuals The high-quality, high-defi- ter at 493 Blackwell Road, gan University. She also received who agreed to be captured on film nition video clips are available Suite 104, Warrenton, to of- counseling training at the North- because no professional actors for viewing and downloading on fer the community state-of- field Institute in Massachusetts. were used.” iTunes and YouTube, as well as The documentary style videos the award-winning LCVA web- the-art specialized wound She began her career as an healing care. English teacher at Mercer High tion of Boarding Schools and was at St. James’ Episcopal Church were produced to introduce visi- site, www.VisitLoudoun.org. School, Mercer, Pa. in 1966 and the founding co-chair of the Na- and on the Board of Visitors for tors and potential visitors to the “With the rising rate of the following year joined Foxcroft tional Coalition of Girls’ Schools. the Margaret Paxton Memorial diabetes, there is a great need as an English teacher. She also In 2004, the Mary Louise for Convalescent Children. She for a specialized care center served as the English Department Leipheimer Scholarship was es- previously served as chairwoman that can treat the wounds as- chairwoman, before serving five tablished by a Foxcroft family of the board of directors for the O’Donnell & Co., LLC, sociated with the disease, as years as the director of Emmanuel to honor Leipheimer and to sup- Piedmont Child Care Center in a Small Firm Offering Personalized Services well as help patients with Preschool in Alexandria, Va. port a student who “demonstrates Upperville, Va.. other skin, bone and tissue She returned to Foxcroft in the qualities, often overlooked in She was named to Who’s imberly O’Donnell has Profit and Loss – is knowing her conditions caused by illness 1983 to serve as director of admis- young people, most exemplified Who in Executives and Business specialized in account- clients and being able to utilize or injury,” said Dr. Jorge t R A d sion and later served as director of by Leipheimer: honor, dedication, in 2000 and was the 1999 recipient ing since 1997. One all the legal strategies to reduce Minera, Medical Director Dr. I t I o n s development and as assistant head loyalty, humor, grace and an un- of the William B. Bretnall Award, and a half years ago, their tax liabilities – be it through A Tale o Jorge Minera. for external affairs. derstanding heart.” given by the Secondary School she took the term ‘small town depreciation, a retirement plan or young Leipheimer serves on the board In 2008, another Foxcroft Admission Test Board annually to In addition to Dr. Minera, f Lettuces, fenocchI. KCPA’ to a new level when she de- just ferreting out a deductible ex- of directors of the Virginia Associ- family, who had funded a new the leading educator who has con- cided to branch out on her own. pense that might be overlooked. six local physicians will be providing care for patients: IonA ation of Independent Schools and gymnasium on the campus, chose tributed significantly to the field of She founded O’Donnell & Co., As a board member for the Beef c ~or~ , PARmes Two Menus ARPAcc An the National Association of Prin- to honor her by naming it the independent school admission. Dr. Tam Ly ; Dr. Joseph Da- LLC with the goal: “to provide Middleburg Business and Profes- Io, gARLI cipals of Schools for Girls. She is Mary Louise Leipheimer Gym- Leipheimer and her late hus- vid; Dr. Robert Dart; Dr. goodstone is pleased to offer traditions – a three-course menu sAffR c, o high quality tax and accounting sional Association, O’Donnell 0on RI ~or~ LIve, to a member of the Headmasters As- nasium. The Foxcroft Board of band, Robert E. Leipheimer, a services at a reasonable rate in helps promote the local busi- Kevin McCarthy; Dr. Lynn comprised of classic dishes made from local farm ingredients. sotto, Ast sheLL sociation and a past chair emerita Trustees named her the recipient 1965 graduate of IUP, are the par- the quaint town of Middleburg.” nesses through encouraging par- Samuel and Dr. William our seven-course Progressions menu is also available. fIsh, c hoRIzo, P and board member of the Second- of the 2008 Anne Kane McGuire ents of one son and grandparents Finding the right answers for ticipation in the monthly “Biz Simpson. The doctors and Iqu ary School Admission Test Board. Award for Distinguished Service, of two children. $49 per person*. A la carte dining is also available. ILLo Pe the diversity of her client situa- Buzz” mixers and special events clinical staff are skilled in PPeR She also previously served on the its highest honor. tions provides a great sense of ac- in town. the latest therapeutic meth- board of directors of The Associa- She also serves on the vestry seA II. complishment. “I’m a small firm O’Donnell’s enthusiasm for ods in wound management Father’s Day Brunch BAss à and being able to give the clients her task carries over into her per- LA meun and stay abreast of leading June 21, 2009 ~or~ IèRe personalized service is very im- sonal life: she is an avid supporter $55 per person for three-courses* portant to me,” says O’Donnell. of rural lifestyles and enjoys the information through continu- steAk & Purcellville’s North Fork Baptist ...... LAm fRItes “This doesn’t mean we can take thrill of the chase – on paper and ous training. B shAnk, Pot ~or~ on every client that comes our in the field. To establish the center, Ato Pu Fauquier Health partnered sunDay Brunch Ree, m Church Hosts Women’s Conference way. My goal is to keep it very The human additions to her oReL m personal so that I can stay in touch staff share O’Donnell’s work with Florida-based National Brunch will now be offered every sunday beginning ushRooms imberly Sowell, a gifted p.m. please visit www.NorthForkBap- with the clients – with what’s go- ethic, ability to smile with sincer- Healing Corporation, which July 5, 2009. $55 per person for three courses* III. speaker, author and the Titled “Journey to Confi- tist.com. The deadline to regis- ing on in their financial lives.” ity, and the willingness to think manages wound healing cen- choco founder of Kingdom dence: Becoming Women Who ter is May 27th. Please contact What O’Donnell offers something out and learn from it...... LAte t ters nationwide. RIfLe Heart Ministries, will Witness,” the registration fee for JoLynn Fertig at 540 955 2800 – above and beyond the sophisti- The bottom line: O’Donnell Dr. Minera explained, ~or~ present a seminar in Purcellville at the conference, Sowell’s book and or Louise Rose at 540 338 7441. cated software available for peo- & Co believes each client de- “Patients will be treated with en Vino Virginia with Jim Law cRème Kthe North Fork Baptist Church’s lunch is $35. You may also email deacons@ ple trying to track their finances serves special attention. BRuLée state-of-the art technology oF LinDen VineyarDs ~or~ Women’s Conference, Saturday, For more information and northforkbaptish.com for more in- or fill out that 1040 or Schedule C stRA and will have their progress June 10, 2009 wBeRR June 27th from 8:30 a.m. to 3 to download a registration form, formation. Please call or visit our website for menu y sho charted through digital pho- RtcAke tographs.” He added, “Our and pricing information. 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1 5 s o u t h M a d i s o N s t . 1 5 s o u t h M a d i s o N s t . 1 5 s o u t h M a d i s o N s t . about the Fauquier Health M i d d l e b u r g •V a M i d d l e b u r g •V a M i d d l e b u r g •V a Wound Healing Center or to www.goodstone.com 540.687.8200 540.687.8200 540.687.8200 www.mbecc.com www.mbecc.com Page Middleburg Eccentric • May 28, 2009 ~ June 25, 2009 Middleburg Eccentric • May 28, 2009 ~ June 25, 2009 Page News of Note Police Work Praised Sheila Johnson 5IFCFTUXBZUPFOKPZB Continued From Page 1 Water Water Water family “might submit” asking the Honored by Calvary OJHIUVOEFSUIFTUBST Town to legally vacate its claim Town Administrator Jerry to an unused portion of Pickering Schiro reported that work on the Street right of way, adjacent to Women’s Services Marshal Street Water Line Proj- the west side of the Fun Shop at ect was held up for a least a week 117 West Washington Street. heila C. Johnson and Mi- , DC . by the rains that brought an of- Mayor Betsey Allen Davis chel Martin were honored Demand for Calvary ’s servic- ficial end to drought conditions recused herself from all discus- by Calvary Women’s Ser- es has increased in recent months, in parts of the county. A shelf of sion of the proposed proposal. vices at their annual Hope reflecting a nationwide increase in rock, and the necessity of install- Davis is the daughter of Paige Awards Dinner recently. homelessness due largely to eco- ing a $4,500 air release valve, Allen. SMs. Johnson, co-founder of nomic stress. had already slowed progress. In 1988, former Mayor Tim BET and founder and CEO of Sal- For over 25 years Calvary With both issues now addressed, Dimos had acquired a portion amander Hospitality, is also the Women’s Services has been a turn- Schiro reports that work should of the unused Pickering Street first African-American woman to ing point in homeless women’s move ahead more swiftly. right-of-way for $14,000. The be a partner in ownership of three lives. Its three programs—Cal- Rain also delayed work on acquisition allowed Dimos to professional sports teams. Ms. vary Women’s Shelter, Pathways, the town’s much-anticipated new create a consolidated lot that now Martin, the host of NPR’s Tell and Sister Circle—offer hous- waste water treatment plant, no- houses the Southern States store Me More, is a successful journal- ing and comprehensive services tably the pouring of the concrete on Washington street. ist and news correspondent with to help each woman identify her foundation slab for the plant’s For all practical purposes, a career that spans the Washing- strengths, set personal goals, and control building. Dimos’s 1988 purchase rendered ton Post, Wall Street Journal, and build the skills she needs for inde- Problems with specifica- any further extension of Picker- ABC’s Nightline. pendent living. tions for the control equipment to ing street impossible, and, in the The Hope Awards Dinner was Each year Calvary supports SteepleChase-1-5-Eccentric 1/8/08 4:28 PM Page 1 be housed in that building have view of the Town Staff, made the created both to support the work of 150 women as they journey from also slowed progress. According remaining portion of right-of- Calvary Women’s Services and to homelessness to self-sufficiency, to the Town Administrator, the way “not of very high value to bring to the forefront of the com- providing a safe, caring place for ic r g town’s engineering subcontrac- the Town.” munity women who offer hope tonight; support, hope and change o t ur tor, Patton Harris and Rust, had If the Town approves aban- and empowerment to women in for tomorrow. www.calvaryser- leb Model & His d authorized fabrication of General donment of the right of way, lots need. The event supports Calvary vices.org. Calvary Women’s Ser- Mid Electric control equipment for owned by the Fun Shop to the Women’s Services’ work with vices is a 501(c)3 organization. Sales Office the plant “without sufficient input west of its main store front loca- homeless women in Washington from the Town.” Loudoun Coun- tion could be united and more ra- ty, its seems, requires the use of tionally developed. Open SAT/SUN Allen Bradly controls in such With Mayor Davis sitting facilities. Attempts to schedule with the press and general public Calling all 12 PM – 5 PM official meetings to compare the attending the meeting, Council two systems took time, as did ef- approved Beniamino’s request to forts to schedule a tour of a plant move forward with discussions Tomato Growers in Culpeper, similar to Middle- with the Allens, including solici- Start your seedlings now, growing your ST EE P L ECHASE R U N burg’s, using GE controls. tation of a fair-market-value ap- own tomatoes. Enter The Best Tomato Contest! L u x u r y L i v i n g i n t h e H e a r t o f H o r s e C o u n t r y Additional monitoring equip- praisal of the land in question. ment and alarms may add as much If sold, according to reliable ugust 29, 2009 will the Best Tomato Contest will Directions to: Route 66 to North as $18,000 to the cost of the plant sources, the right-of-way would be the 1st Tomato be accepted. Different cat- 4.5%* Fixed on 30 Day Deliveries. on Route 15 to Left Route 50 as well. Though the subcontract- enhance the value of the Allen Festival in the Town egories will be: Best tasting West to Middleburg to Right on ed project manager for the plant, properties, could increase traffic of Middleburg. The tomato, ugliest tomato, largest (*Loan Limit $417,000) North Jay 2 blocks to Model Mark G. Anderson & Company, flow at the Fun Shop, and thus From $589,000. Home on Left 120 N Jay St. day will kick off with a 5k tomato, smallest tomato. (Look is questioning the need for the produce additional tax revenue Awalk/run at 8:30 am, followed for more information in local s 19 Estate Townhomes Sales and Marketing by additions, the Town believes that for the Town. by the Ugliest Truck Parade papers, emails, etc.) Look for s 3 & 4 Bedrooms 4BUVSEBZ/JHIUT The Matt Shepard Group- both safety and long-term effi- 10:00 am, activities on Madi- more information on the Local s Gourmet Kitchens Keller Williams ciency will be served by having Budget and Treasury son Street, at Middleburg Com- Chef’s Tomato School. s Elevators in Some Models City to Sea Realty LLC them in place. munity Center and throughout Start your seedlings now, +VOFUP4FQUFNCFSMay 30 ~ Sept. 5 s 3 Finished Levels 888-724-2737 or Current plans now call for the With cash balances standing town. Starting at 11:00 a.m. grow your own tomatoes! -AY ^ 3EPT s 1 & 2 Car Garages 540-687-3893 start-up process and commission- at $1,954,742 in the Town’s ac- on Madison Street, entries for s Stone and Hardy Plank Siding www.CityToSeaRealty.com ing of the new Waste Water Treat- counts, the anticipated collection ment Plant in early November, of more than $200,000 in bank (BUFTPQFOBU 'JSTUNBUDIBU Visit our web site for Homesites, floor plans, and features: EQUAL HOUSING 2009, approximately five months franchise taxes by early June, and www.BatalHomes.com OPPORTUNITY later than originally scheduled. If expenses at or below projections eed a eNtal rowN all goes well, the “commission- for the year, the Town remains in N d C ? "ENJTTJPOJTQFSDBS ing” process will be completed in excellent fiscal condition, despite 30 days, and the plant activated the current economic downturn. Have It doNe IN oNe vIsIt! before the new year. Though businesses around (ALFTIME ENTERTAINMENT EACH EVENINGt 'PPEBWBJMBCMFPOTJUFCZ)PH8JME##2 The Town’s Water Treat- town are report ing declines in rev- s ment Plant (not to be confused enue year over year, Middleburg with the town’s WASTE Water continues to more than hold its t /FX1PMP1POZ&YQSFTT.FBM5JDLFU Treatment Plant) is, according to own, with comparatively few s #OME MEET THE MASCOT h0OLO "EARv Schiro, “progessing ahead of the business closings, and relatively PQUJPOJODMVEFTBENJTTJPOGPSXJUINFBM WWTP.” higher than county average occu- Concerns about the sealing pancy rates. s $* MUSIC FOR DANCING UNDER THE STARS UNTIL PM of well walls, inspection hatches t 3FTFSWFETQBDFTBOEBEWFSUJTJOH in holding tanks, easements for Economic Development both power supplies and water s &OOD AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASEPQQPSUVOJUJFTBWBJMBCMF lines, and a radio communica- Economic Development Co- tions system linking the Town’s ordinator Cindy Pearson reported Crowns and restorations well, the treatment plant, and a that the Middleburg Business and critical water-pressure-reducing- Professional Association had en- • Computer designed made in our office vault have been addressed. dorsed the establishment of a “re- $PNFGPSBOJHIU If all goes well, says Schiro, ward fund” to be administered • Completed in one visit “Substantial completion of the by the Middleburg Police facilty is scheduled for October, department. Contribution • Unsurpassed precision in a totally natural TUBZGPSUIFTFBTPO 2009.” to the fund may be made by looking restoration check, earmarked “reward Fun Shop United? fund,” and sent to the Town • Tomorrow’s technology today. offices. XXXHSFBUNFBEPXPSH Town Planner and Zoning Pearson also noted that, We welcome new patients Administrator, David Benia- the June edition of South- 0ME5BWFSO3E 5IF1MBJOT 7" t mino, notified council that Town ern Living, among others, Gregg A. Helvey, DDS Staff had met on April 29 with will include coverage of 1SFTFOUFECZUIF1JFENPOU1PMP"TTPDJBUJPOBOEUIF(SFBU.FBEPX'PVOEBUJPO1SPDFFETCFOFGJUUIF(SFBU Ms. Paige Allen and Land Sur- Middleburg. Bendure Com- Associate Professor VCU School of Dentistry 14. W. Marshall Street • Middleburg • Virginia 20117 .FBEPX'PVOEBUJPO B D OPOQSPGJUPSHBOJ[BUJPOEFEJDBUFEUPUIFQSFTFSWBUJPOPGPQFOTQBDFGPS veyor Stuart Dunn to discuss “a munications handles the Office: (540) 687-5855 potential request” that the Allen town’s media relations. www.gregghelveydds.com [email protected] FRVFTUSJBOBOEGJFMETQPSUT DPNNVOJUZBOEZPVUIBDUJWJUJFT www.mbecc.com www.mbecc.com Page 10 Middleburg Eccentric • May 28, 2009 ~ June 25, 2009 Middleburg Eccentric • May 28, 2009 ~ June 25, 2009 Page 11 News of Note Piedmont Community Foundation: Fabulous Silent Auction planned to Benefit New Grant Awards & Reports Middleburg Humane Foundation he Directors of the Pied- In addition to working with SCORE would be the first recipi- of care and service to their pets to install the posts for the project he fifteenth annual si- ets are $100 each and are go- Wonderful Gift Baskets Economic Crisis Hits Home “Across the country, Hu- mont Community Foun- donor advisors, the PCF admin- ent of a grant from Fred’s endow- when money is scarce; when fami- which visitors enjoy when greeted lent auction to benefit ing fast! of all kinds will include gas- mane Organizations are seeing dation (PCF) are pleased isters the PCF Community Grants ment which is being built by many lies are strengthened then so is the by the simple oval welcoming sign Middleburg Humane Among luminaries who tronomic treats, movies and Now more than ever, a dramatic decrease in finan- to announce several new program which determines recipi- friends in the community who re- community. at the entrance to the farm. Ms. Foundation promises have donated items are Coun- overnight stays at lovely lo- Middleburg Humane needs cial support at the very time grants. ents via grant applications. There member his joy of life for the arts, In addition, the Directors of Mimi Westervelt, chaired the proj- to be fun and fabulous when it try Music Entertainer of the cal inns including the Poplar your help. there has been a tremendous TThe 100 Women Strong have are two new grant awards which music and drama. Betsy Porter, the PCF, have received grant re- ect for the Waterford Foundation Ttakes place June 20th at Peace Year Keith Urban who donated Springs Inn, The Blackthorne, “It’s heartbreaking,” said increase in the number of ani- given their first grant as donor advi- have been distributed during the General Manager of SCORE said, ports from two of the grant recipi- and worked tirelessly to ensure its & Plenty at Bollingbrook an acoustic guitar with a cer- The Ashby Inn and Three Fox Middleburg Humane Founder mals in need of help.” sors of the PCF. A $25,000 award Spring 2009 cycle. A third award “We are thrilled! This will touch ents last Spring which show excel- success. Plantation in Upperville. Rose tificate of authenticity and a Vineyards. and President Hilleary Bogley Hilleary and her devoted went to the Loudoun Community is forthcoming once directors have a lot of little lives.” We are pretty lent use of the funds. The Community Music Marie Bogley will hostess the photo that will be autographed Should you like to venture when speaking of the impact staff take in abandoned and Health Clinic, in Leesburg, VA. fully vetted grants for the Peter M. sure Fred is watching from above In the past year, The Water- School of the Piedmont (CMSP) evening that has become one to the winner and movie star farther afield, you will have an the economic crisis is having abused animals of every de- The PCF Directors are delighted Howard Memorial Fund. with a gentle smile. ford Foundation has used their submitted their grant report for the of Hunt Country’s impor- and local activist Robert Du- opportunity to bid on stays in on animal shelters across the scription with the commitment the 100 Women Strong have cho- The American Children of The Middleburg Humane $800 grant given in 2008, from $1,000 award given in 2008 from tant social and philanthropic val who has donated and auto- an Outer Banks beach house, country. to house, feed, medicate and sen to support strengthening ca- Score, in Warrenton, VA, is the Foundation (MHF) was selected to the Peter M Howard Memorial the Community Fund with sup- events. graphed several of his DVD’s a Florida Condo or a Net-Jet “Time and again people nurture them until a suitable, pacity for healthcare in Loudoun debut recipient of the Frederick receive $500 from the PCF Com- Fund (restricted for historic pres- plemental support from the Gen- A spectacular attraction including Lonesome Dove, the round trip flight for Four. have no option except to bring loving ‘forever’ home can be County for the under-insured and L. Spencer, Jr., Memorial Fund. munity Endowment Fund. The ervation) to install entrance and eral Fund of the PCF. The grant this year is a Champagne Raf- most popular Western televi- Also included in the Si- their beloved four-legged com- found. those without insurance. With SCORE (String, Choral, Orff and purpose of the grant is to assist in interpretive signage on the 144 strengthened CMSP’s capacity fle for a five-day stay for four sion series ever made. lent Auction are two lower- panions to a shelter. Among For tickets to the June their debut grant the 100 Women Recorder Ensemble) received providing Spay /Neuter and emer- acre Phillips Farm in the Water- to positively impact children and at the lovely French ‘Chateau Works of art will play a suite seats for the Washington the reasons are ‘foreclosure 20th Middleburg Humane Strong are demonstrating the sig- $600 to assist in providing early gency veterinary care for families ford National Historic Landmark. families through the Early Child- Les Charmettes’ near Tou- major part in this year’s Silent Capitals, a gorgeous Elizabeth pets,’ when families are forced Benefit, please contact: The nificant impact that collective phi- childhood music to children in the which cannot afford the cost of ser- Executive Director of the Water- hood Music program at the Pied- louse, France. Only 100 tick- Auction with works by inter- Locke sapphire 19K ring, a to move into no-animals-al- Middleburg Humane Founda- lanthropy can have on charitable Head Start program in Fauquier vices. PCF Directors were pleased ford Foundation, Nance Doane, mont Childcare Center for needs ets will be sold for this $6,500 nationally recognized Ria de massage, whitening for your lowed apartments. Other pet tion at: 540 364 3272. Tickets need. The PCF encourages more County and surrounding com- to support the compassionate work reported that the grant gift was based music scholarships. 50% package that includes a day Wit and local artists Lina Lib- teeth and the list continues for owners simply can no longer are $200 each of which $125 women to join this important ef- munities. Spencer family mem- of MHF which strengthens and leveraged by talented volunteers of the children were eligible to of golf, a day of tennis and a erace, Penny Hauffe and Gail miles. afford to feed and medicate of each ticket is tax deduct- fort for humanitarian need. bers were pleased to learn that helps families keep their promises willing to donate their expertise receive full or partial tuition assis- wine tour of the region. Tick- Guirreri-Maslyk. their pets. ible. to the project; signage posts were tance during the academic school designed, constructed and finished year. Children received weekly by Mr. Rob Hale in the Waterford music instruction and were given village, who went so far as to hand the opportunity to play simple Michele Stevens carve the numbers on the 18 posts percussion instruments and tone 156th Annual so the font would be appropriate chimes. Martha Cotter, Executive to the historic period when the Director of the music school, said, Elected Buchanan farm was established in the early “the grant was critical component 1800’s. A young man in the vil- in this scholarship program and we Hall President J^WdaOek lage, Mr. James Pfohl, volunteered are most grateful”. Alan Croft Monday, June 1 - Sunday, June 7 to all The Pink Box Docents Joins Leesburg’s and their Director, Mary Kay Garwood McCandlish & Lillard Pink Box Docents lan B. Croft, long- of the Piedmont Community Audrey Bergner Cheryl Hall Raymond Peters time Middleburg res- Foundation that assists many Cindy Plante ident and nationally local philanthropic organiza- Andrew Bergner JoAnn Hazard recognized litiga- tions. Featuring Jeri Coulter Robin Keys Charles Plante tor and trial attorney, recently Over the years, Croft has Ajoined the Northern Virginia served as lead counsel in more $100,000 Budweiser Janet Danker Terri Kitchin Linda Platt law firm of McCandlish & Lil- than 100 trials in state and Karen Decker Rita Lang Angie Prow lard, P.C., which celebrated its federal courts. With his new Upperville Jumper Classic Page Dimos Eura Lewis Bunny Shick 100th anniversary in 2008. firm, he will continue handling Croft will work primarily a wide variety of cases, both on Sunday, June 7 Wendy Duling Linda Nichols Beverly Sincavage from the firm’s office in down- civil and criminal. Nancy Dunlap Carol Nobles Bee & Regina Smith town Leesburg making it pos- A graduate of Washington Diane Spreadbury sible for him to be more deeply University in St. Louis, Croft Janet Ecklund Carol O’Malley involved in community activi- earned an electrical engineer- Kathy Fisher Franklin Payne Pat Stevenson ties. ing degree in 1966 before de- Mary Kay Garwood Mary Bell Peters Donna Strama With an office in Fairfax ciding to pursue a career as an as well as in Leesburg, Mc- attorney. He is a 1970 graduate Susan Howard Webb Candlish & Lillard provides a of the American University law Pink Box Advisory Board Members broad and diverse array of le- school, and early in his career gal services throughout North- worked as a patent attorney. Andrew Bergner & Audrey Bergner ern Virginia and the Washing- A native of Chicago, he he Board of Directors tivities benefiting the greater Wendy Duling ton metropolitan area for local, moved to Middleburg in 1973. of Buchanan Hall re- Upperville community. Ongo- regional and national clients. He and his family now live on cently announced the ing donations support reno- Mary Kay Garwood Over the last 13 years, as a 38-acre farm that includes a election of Michele vations and repairs, and have Daily highlights: Terri Kitchin a partner in the Washington, restored 1790 home that was Stevens, Upperville resident transformed the building into D.C. law firm of Baach, Rob- originally located in Preston, Tand community activist, as a modern community center *Vendors & Shopping Rita Lang inson and Lewis, Croft’s prac- Conn. before being taken apart, President of the 19-member with the capability to host a *Good Food Punkin Lee - President Middleburg Business & Professional Association tice has focused on complex transported south and reassem- *Hunter & Jumper classes starting at 8 a.m. Photo courtesy of Liz Callar commercial matters, insurance bled on his property, with Croft board. wide range of recreational, Mary Bell Peters coverage disputes and other serving as general contractor Michele, managing bro- educational, social, conference Dana Reuter insurance cases for U.S. and on the project. He also helped ker of the Long & Foster Real and cultural activities includ- Saturday highlights: For Information Mimi Stein international clients. He also move and restore an 1830 log Estate office in Middleburg, ing theater productions and *Leadline, WalkTrot & Family Classes (540) 687-5740 handles complex construction house from Winchester and an has been involved with Bu- wedding receptions. [email protected] Susan Webb and tort litigation. 1880 post and beam barn from *Ladies SideSaddle Classes chanan Hall since 2004 when Buchanan Hall is located P.O. Box 239 Bundles Murdock, Town Council Representative Croft has been involved in Leesburg, both also now on the she originally joined the board. at: 8549 John Mosby Hwy, *Hunter Classic & Jumper Stakes Classes a number of community activi- farm.. Upperville, VA 20185 Cindy Pearson ex officio Michele is committed to the Upperville. Call 540-592-3455 ties, including as a member of Croft was married to the Other Sunday highlights: the board at Middleburg’s Hill former Ilona Sipars in 1971 mission of providing a thriving for more info or visit the web- Stop in the Pink Box to thank the docents for all the School and working with the and they have two daughters, community and event center site at www.buchananhall. *Pedigree Country Fair Go to Windy Hill Foundation to help Katherine and Aleksandra, both for the residents of Upperville com. Buchanan Hall is a not- *Jack Russell Terrier Races www.upperville.com volunteer hours they give to the Town of Middleburg. provide low cost housing for graduates of the University of and surrounding communities. for-profit organization. Gifts to view live webcast Since its opening in 1933, are tax deductible under sec- *Carriage Driving Grand Prix Middleburg and other Loudoun Virginia. *Hunter Breeding Classes feed each day. The Pink Box is open 363 days a years, closed on Thanksgiving and Christmas. County residents. He is cur- Buchanan Hall has served as a tion 501(C)(3) of the Internal rently on the Advisory Council focal point for events and ac- Revenue Cod www.mbecc.com www.mbecc.com Page 12 Middleburg Eccentric • May 28, 2009 ~ June 25, 2009 Middleburg Eccentric • May 28, 2009 ~ June 25, 2009 Page 13 FRANK WOLF’S GOOD IDEA Editor’s Desk FROM BEYOND THE BELTWAY Ken Rietz ary, Obama and Congress His proposal will take parti- panel’s recommendations. Robert Samuelson, of Community Watch Goes Hi Tech Wheatland: Pretext Hypocrisy have tripled our federal def- san politics out of the deci- Mandating congressional the Washington Post, said Our country is facing icit. Our financial burden sion making process. action is what makes this “What would distinguish For those who past. for a town with only to destroying western Tom Pratt the executive lost so much financial disaster. Yet, few now is: $ 56 TRILLION in The 15-term Congress- commission unique. this commission from its haven’t yet joined face- So far there have around 600 permanent power, he vowed to get it seem to care. unfunded obligatio man has introduced THE Blue Dog Democrat many predecessors is that book, we commend to been more than 130 posts residents. Loudoun farmland for Dick Cheney is the back and schemed his way When former Senator Over $11 TRILLION SAFE COMMISSION Jim Cooper (TN) has joined Congress would have to you the site, the ser- in the “Do You Remem- Best of all the site most despicable person into the White House. He Fred Thompson announced in debt, much of it held by ACT. SECURING Wolf as a lead House spon- vote on its recommenda- vice, and a very special ber When . . . “ section, has already proved to be to hold high office in this took advantage of loy- a plan to restructure and nations such as China, Ja- AMERICA’S FUTURE sor. When the Bill was in- tions.” development! country for decades. He alty from the Bush fam- save Social Security during pan and Saudi Arabia ECONOMY (SAFE). This troduced, it had 26 Repub- Social Security is facebook “group” . . . featuring great tales of a wonderful emergency is either a pathological liar ily, duped a presidential his Presidential campaign, John P. Flannery questionable septic sys- A projected deficit of legislation will create a bi- licans and 26 Democrats as known as ” the third rail Middleburg, VA. the Middleburg of yore, resource. Best tale so or is attempting to carry candidate, who was not the national media ignored more than $ 1.8 TRILLION partisan, 16-member com- co-sponsors. Companion of politics.” If a candidate If your iPhone or parties, people, hangouts far, a lost dog, found tem. The children will at- on the Bush doctrine of re- the sharpest knife in the the idea. Hiding behind the pre- tend the schools, oh, five, for FY 2009 mission to examine every legislation has been intro- touches the subject, he or computer’s handy, and hangovers, gone but and returned to its owner peating lies so many times drawer and appointed him- When we heard this The potential by 2012 to aspect of the federal bud- duced in the Senate. she loses. That is why the see: http://facebook. not forgotten. within minutes of a post- text of educating children 10 or 20 years from now. that they may be thought of self the single search party month that Medicare will who don’t live in Loudoun The additional cars will lose our AAA bond rating. get: entitlement spending ( A recent Peter Hart/ WOLF idea makes so much middleburg.com There are lots of pho- ing. as truth. for a running mate. After run out of cash in 2017 With a Congress caught Social Security, Medicare, Public Opinion Poll shows sense. As he has said, “ the yet, and others who haven’t certainly overrun our nar- For eight years he collecting unbelievable and Social Security will go Founded as an “open tographs. Video too. Our only caveat: even been born, the county row roads ?until concrete in partisan gridlock, there is Medicaid); defense spend- that a significant margin (56 time bomb of debt is ticking group” that anyone can In months, from a this sort of thing is great was practically missing in amounts of data on all pro- broke in 2037, it was barely little chance that they will ing; domestic spending and per cent ), of voters prefer and it’s on OUR WATCH wants to buy land in west- and pavement are hurled action and NOW he has spective candidates (and mentioned. Instead, the na- join, the site first spe- few early members, the fun and can be very ad- ern Loudoun at Wheatland in all directions. take up restructuring Medi- tax policy. EVERYTHING a bipartisan commission to to act before the explosion cialized in stories about site has grown to 573 dictive. booked himself on every eventually using much of tional media was obsessed care and Social Security or would be on the table. Mod- the regular congressional buries our country.” at ridiculous land prices Folks like you and I talk show on network tele- the ill gotten information with Donald Trump and Middleburg’s “storied” and counting. Not bad for a triplex school that we who go about our lives even cutting federal spend- eled after the federal military process as the best means to Ken Rietz lives in Delaplane vision trying to justify the against said candidates) Miss California USA. ing. That’s why Congress- base-closing process, Con- begin tackling our growing VA. don’t need at a location we and who aren’t scheming illegal actions of the Bush decided he was the only IT’S TIME TO PAY don’t want. 24/7 to destroy our com- man Frank Wolf’s (R-VA) gress would be REQUIRED budget deficit and national administration and to save logical choice. ATTENTION. Since Janu- idea makes so much sense. to vote up or down on the debt. Letters Like the question- munity to make a buck by his behind. In his tirades of late on able decisions to develop compromising the coun- He is the most hypo- the virtues of torture he has Dear Editor being taken complete- tem as a whole to be schools that weren’t need- tryside look up one day critical of human beings. been soundly contradicted I’m writing to thank ly off the table. minimally affected by ed near Lenah, the county and are told that we need He was so angry after Wa- by former FBI interrogator, A Flag for Sam Timbers you and Middleburg In addition, many budget cuts. As a re- government appears ready a school near Lenah or tergate, not because of the Ali Soufan who recently Blue Notes Eccentric for the won- community members sult, we continue to to use our hard-earned Lovettsville. illegal actions, but because testified in front of Con- Daniel Morrow of the Army of Northern According to Eugene ground. Timbers place. derful assistance you testified at public in- have our loved and tax dollars once again to We may object that gress on how ineffective provided during the put sessions on the treasured, small com- try to make a market for we don’t want it, find out Virginia Scheel’s fifth volume of Two months ago, sev- In 1889, another vet- torture is and that literally Private Samuel B. They buried Timbers Loudoun Discovered, the eral families in the neigh- eran of the surrender at budget battles over budget held by the munity library and our speculating land develop- that the land the county is no good information was Middleburg Library Board of Supervisors. wonderful library staff ers who hold lots that they talking about is really not cept they still haven’t fig- Timbers, Company H, in the Mt. Sinai Free Bap- oldest public building borhood started clear- Appomattox spoke just obtained by torture. 29th United States Col- tist Church Cemetery, on there was the “one room ing nearly thirty years north of here, at memori- during the winter and The net effect was that -- Sheila, Heather, can’t sell. for sale and, when we suc- ured out what it will cost, The hypocrite Cheney early spring. the message was heard Dorothy, Lew, Tina, The county proposes cessfully call the county say, to widen routes 287 ored Troops, died in the the northeast corner of frame school and Mt. Si- of undergrowth from the al services in Gettysburg. says “we don’t torture” year of the great centen- an obscure “T” intersec- nai Free Baptist Church” site, gently uncovering “In great deeds, some- The press cov- loudly and clearly by Mary Beth and Char- to bail out these develop- on their facts (as happened or 9 for the gazillion SUV and in the same breath says erage played a large the Supervisors that lotte. ers by creating a magnet closer to Lovettsville), the trips, or from whence the nial, 1876. tion, where Britain and built nearly a quarter cen- the stone foundations of thing abides,” he said. how effective torture is. As a young man he The Mountain Roads now tury after the war. the old church, and the Thanks to neighbors role in generating an libraries were a valu- Thank you again school to attract home county reps issue non-de- waters will come, or how If Cheney thinks that amazing outpouring able resource, highly for your newspaper’s buyers and, as a sweet- nial denials and slither to dispose of the waste. had fought and survived collide, in silence, in the Services were held gravestones in its long- who, in Professoer and information gained from in the trenches around shadow of Short Hills there until the church was abandoned cemetery. General and Governor of community support efficient, and needed support -- and thanks, ener, to underwrite the in- elsewhere ?and thus we are We are disserved by those tortured keeps us safe and solidarity. Peti- more than ever in the above all, to our strong frastructure that will save now discussing Wheatland a county that proposes Richmond, and in the Mountain. abandoned, some time in Among those stones, Joshua Chamberlain’s he is delusional. Informa- slaughterhouse known “Britain,” the com- the 1950’s. toppled and separated words, “knew him not,” tions, phone-calls and midst of a recession. community and its these developers further (the latest proposed site). schools we don’t need, tion that keeps us safe is e-mails to the Library In the end, thanks amazing energy. financial investment. Imagine if we ran our where we don’t want The Crater. munity surrounding that In 1980, as Scheel from its grave was the a new generation may got through infiltration of He had marched with intersection, was former- tells the story, “ . . . two marker for Private Sam pass the intersection at Board of Trustees to the creativity and The county shall lives the way the coun- them, with little or no the cells. and the Board of Su- hard work of Super- Denis Cotter likely attract 2.3 children ty goes about its busi- planning beforehand. As a the Union Army that pur- ly known as “Guinea,” a unknown men built a fire Timbers. Guinea, be touched by I firmly believe that sued Lee to Appomattox name often applied to set- on the floor of the nearly As we go to press it is “the shadow of a mighty pervisors resulted in visor Jim Burton, a President, Middleburg and three to five cars per ness. They announced the former high school teach- Cheney is secretly hoping the option of closing funding source was Library Advisory Board household. The home will school at Wheatland, tell er, I’m giving the county and may well have been tlements of newly freed roofless church” and af- Memorial Day and for the presence” and have “the for an attack on America so among those few who black men and women ter nearly a century of first time in many years, power of the vision pass Middleburg Library to identified which en- have to be connected to us it’s a done deal, high a failing grade. What do he can say “I told you so” meet budget demands abled the library sys- a well or water tower or pressure its passage, ex- you think? witnessed the surrender after the Civil War. service, it burned to the an American flag marks into their souls.”
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Combine the oil, vinegar, Karen Rexrode planted in large group as they tend to your local grocery store and purchase and it was not until 1797 that an early salt and pepper and whisk briefly to bully other plants. light, another words, they can be extin- egetables are nature’s su- the same type of vegetable. Go home edition of the Encyclopedia Brittanica emulsify. Pour over the tomatoes and he garden is a battle scene. The The second group are the stress tol- guished by layers of mulch (once seed- plants that grow there occupy erators. Our best perennials fall into this perfoods. In general, veg- and conduct a taste test. I guarantee mentioned that tomatoes were “in dai- serve at room temperature. Serves 6- category. Stress in our climate can be ing has occurred). Quite a few ruderals etables are low in calories, that the locally grown, recently picked ly use.” As their acceptance spread, in 8. space quite differently. In their are choice garden plants, two examples lifetime they fight for survival heat, drought and humidity. Stress tol- low in fat, high in fiber, and version will be 100% better than the a strange turn of events, tomatoes be- erators may have small leaves or coated are Phlox divaricata and Papaver som- high in mineral and vitamin content using various methods or tactics to beat niferum. store-bought version. come known as a possible aphrodisiac, Cucumbers Teach other out. Divided into three groups, foliage, able to conserve moisture. In a The intermingling of perennials is V(potassium, folate, vitamins A, C, and peppers. One of my favorite ways to shady situation they may have evergreen and began to be called “love apples,” these survival concepts are studied as part exactly what makes a garden, yet the bat- E, to name a few). All of these fac- Tomatoes in French “pomme d’amour,” and in Unlike tomatoes, which origi- prepare these seasonal gems is to slice of plant ecology and the gardener gains leaves, taking advantage of the sun when tle to control them becomes our everyday tors make them perfect for those of us Italian, “pomodoro” (Davidson, The nated in the Americas and were trans- in half-inch wide strips and grill them. tremendously in the day to day care of trees are dormant. Examples include hel- mantra. Competitors are best planted in looking to fill our stomachs but stay Tomatoes are a cook’s best friend Penguin Companion to Food, 2002). ported to Europe by the Spaniards, Taking it a step further, add some their garden when they understand these leborus, Solomon’s Seal, sarcoccoca, and large groupings, essentially competing lean and healthy. Long-term, large and an inspiration for many dishes, cucumbers are believed to have origi- herbs, cheese and eggs and you have strategies. Not every plant falls squarely peonies. Within this group, one finds the with themselves. The stress tolerators into the confines of one group, in fact stress avoiders, our bulbous rooted plants population-based studies show that as they can be baked, roasted, grilled, Heirloom Tomato Salad nated in Southern India or Asia and an easy brunch dish or a nutritious (and like daffodils and tulips. Able to tolerate become our key structure plants. A gar- people who consume a diet contain- stewed, preserved, juiced, puréed, or brought by Columbus to the Americas delicious!) vegetarian dinner. many share tactics and these can be out dener’s good citizen, they thrive despite most aggressive garden plants as they inhospitable situations with underground ing many vegetables may reduce their sauced. But, arguably, the best way Popular now are heirloom toma- in the 1400s. While not as versatile as storage units, they also attempt to book- the weather. Lastly the ruderals have their risk of type II diabetes, certain cancers, Grilled Veggie “Frittata” fight for survival in more than one way. merits, yet move around in random pat- to eat a tomato is directly from vine toes that come in all colors, shapes, tomatoes in their preparations, cucum- The first group of plants are called mark their space by producing copious terns, seeking open ground. Many pur- kidney stones, heart disease, stroke to mouth. As a young pup, our dog sizes and flavors. Try several varieties bers are one of the most popular culti- the competitors. The perennial competi- amounts of foliage that smother plants posely seed in fall, knowing that winter and other cardiovascular diseases, in- would wander into the garden and pick in this simple and beautiful dish, and vars in the world, with about one-third I put frittata in quotations because tor grows rapidly. Their foliage is often that try to grow underneath as they go offers the ideal season for open space. cluding high blood pressure and high grape tomatoes off the vine, resulting enjoy it with grilled meat and a green of the nearly 100 varieties going to this recipe does not use a lot of eggs soft and large, intended to push aside dormant. The idea being, I will be back Knowing what kind of plant we are man- cholesterol. The USDA recommends in tomato pulp splatter covering her salad. make pickles. Cucumbers are almost – they simply act as a binder for the neighbors. Time is initially spent occupy- and this is my spot. Since they actually aging helps us know what might happen adults get two and a half to three cups white chest. She knows what’s up. all water and have a refreshingly light smoky grilled veggies. ing space and flowers often arrive late in only grow for a short season, it’s more next. The battle lines in our gardens are the season. Their late flowering stems can imperative that they play the suffocation of vegetables every day, with most of Although amazing fresh and raw – and 4 heirloom tomatoes, variety of flavor, making them a great platform game well. at the edge of each plant. If we could just those servings coming from colorful the fresher the better –tomatoes are one colors and flavors for many pairings. Cucumbers can be 2 bell peppers (any color will do, become heavy with flowers and subse- draw a line in the dirt, dare the offender to quent seed pods. This is yet another tactic Lastly we have the ruderals or pio- veggies (think rainbow: red, orange, of the most versatile vegetables in the used in cold sauces (Greek tzatziki or although red or orange adds a neers. Fast growing, the flowers are usu- cross, how much easier gardening would yellow, green and purple). While dry nice color to the dish) to gain ground, leaning against neighbors be. land. (And in case you are wondering, 1 vidalia onion Indian raita) and soups; sliced and used to push them aside. We often think of this ally showy and bright. Life is short, usu- This article is from a series of lec- beans are considered a vegetable, they the 1975 Joy of Cooking (Rombauer as a “platter” or hollowed-out mini- as a weak stemmed plant, when in fact it ally a year or two and copious amounts tures Karen Rexrode gives at Green are also included in the meat category, & Becker, p. 331) notes that “[t]hose 8 ounces fresh mozzarella bowl for canapés (top with smoked 2 medium zucchini, sliced length- is just another strategy. Winter finds their of seed are produced, insurance for future Spring Gardens in Alexandria, Va. The as they are a primary source of protein of us accustomed to having the highest salmon or trout salad); or eaten raw wise ½” thick dried up leaves holding ground. Without generations. Ruderals tend to fill open content is derived from the book “Plant- for those who are vegetarian. court in the land pronounce upon para- 3 tablespoons chopped basil with dip, as on a crudité platter, or on our cleanup, the occupied space would space quickly and often become weedy ing Design” by Piet Oudolf. This years There are so many types and vari- mount issues of our national life will leaves sandwiches (good bread, sliced turkey, 2 medium yellow summer keep weed seeds from gaining access offenders. Examples include Lychnis lectures are based on Piet Oudolf’s de- eties of vegetables, and so many things not be surprised to learn that as long dill havarti, cucumber and a smear of squash, sliced lengthwise ½” to the ground. Examples include lamb’s coronaria or rose campion, verbena sign strategies and Karen’s garden obser- ears, silphium, Joe-Pye weed, and pet- bonariensis, larkspur, Maltese Cross, and you can do with each one, narrowing ago as 1893 the Justices resoundingly ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil Dijon…yummy). They also can be thick foxglove. Seed prefers to germinate with vations. The lectures include indoor and down my focus for this month’s col- declared the tomato a vegetable, not a subjected to heat and cooked, but why asites. Many of these perennials are best outdoor lessons. umn was a challenge. So, in an effort fruit.”) 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar fool with a perfectly delicious cucum- 1 large eggplant, sliced crosswise to keep this fairly simple, I will spot- Tomatoes have a long and varied ber? ½” thick light a few of the more widely avail- history. Originally from South Ameri- ½ teaspoon salt While there are “seedless” variet- able, generally liked, and abundant ca, they are a member of the same fam- ies of cucumbers, those are not likely ¼ cup olive oil, 1 tablespoon veggies. All of these will be available ily as nightshade, and, because of this, ½ teaspoon cracked black pep- what you will find at the farmers’ mar- reserved at the farmers’ markets, or from your were once believed to be poisonous. per kets. If you happen upon a specimen own gardens, soon enough (I, for one, However, it is believed that the Az- with lots of large seeds, simply split it 2 leeks, white and light green cannot wait!). Do a little experiment tecs used tomatoes, which they called Chop the tomatoes and onion into lengthwise and spoon out the seeds. parts only, sliced into ¼” rings, this summer: purchase your favorite xitomatl, along with capsicum peppers either eighths or twelfths. Chop the And it is up to you whether you keep washed well vegetable from a vendor at a farmers’ in much of their cooking. However, mozzarella into ½ inch dice. Place the the skin on – it does contain vitamins market and find out when it was har- cooking references in European litera- tomatoes, onion, cheese and basil in a and fiber that improve the cuke’s nutri- 3 cloves garlic, roughly chopped ent value. 4 ounces goat cheese, crumbled Sweet and Spicy Drunken Cucumber Relish 4 large eggs Serve this relish with fish, pork or 1 cup (packed) basil leaves chicken, or add thinly sliced medium rare flank steak for a take on Thai beef 1 teaspoon salt salad. ½ teaspoon cracked pepper 2 tablespoons rice vinegar (brown rice, unseasoned pre- Preheat gas or charcoal grill. ferred) Place bell peppers on hot rack or di- rectly on charcoal (if using). Blacken 1 tablespoon gin (optional) each side of the pepper, then wrap in aluminum foil to steam. Allow to 1 tablespoon organic sugar cool and remove the stems, seeds and skins, which should come off easily. 1 shallot, sliced thin in half Set aside. Toss the sliced vegetables moons with the olive oil, coating well. On a hot rack, grill the vegetables until 3 small cucumbers, sliced thin in just tender. Remove to a plate or tray half moons (about 1 cup) to cool slightly. Preheat the oven to 300°. Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil ½ cup peppadews, roughly in a pan over medium-high heat, and GetGet thethe BizBiz Buzz!Buzz! chopped (available at Market sauté the leeks and garlic until cooked Salamander or Wegmans) through. In a blender, place the eggs, cheese, basil, salt and pepper. Blend The Middleburg Business and 1 ½ tablespoons brined green until combined and smooth. Spray a 9 Professional Association invites you peppercorns (available at Mar- x 13 or similar sized baking dish with to our June Mixer shall IGA or Wegmans) nonstick cooking oil. 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They project that sports and according to plan, well find that any continued in-lifetime-talent be given a Great Meadow owes a sig- environmental enthusiasts if the gears of the delay regarding his possible chance for redemption, hoping nificant debt to Arundel who from many areas will partici- American legal system wind reinstatement to the NFL will to see him work the magic on established the foundation, pate in this greatly expanded Odown just so, Roger Goodell, start to sour, the continued funk a football field that so often both functionally and philo- promotion of this field sport Commissioner of the NFL, of quasi-permanent banishment left opponents and teammates sophically. But the time has competition site. arguably one of the most settling, miasma-like, over the alike shaking their heads in come to move on to a new “Now, we are opening up powerful people in the history league about which Goodell so dumbfounded amazement. generation of leadership. Pre- Great Meadow for everybody of professional sports, will clearly and deeply cares. And, of course, there is the vious executive directors have in the community at large to officially run out of time. The three-year probationary racial subtext simmering just guided the day-to-day opera- use.” Rob Banner said. “In the On July 20th, if the period is really the rub for below the surface, ready to boil tions and seen to the efficient future, we will encourage us- terms of his incarceration and Goodell, for one simple reason; up at any time and enflame an management of events, but ing the property to its full ca- ongoing home confinement if the Federal government already ignitable situation. have not had the authority to pabilities.” are appropriately met, Michael determines that Vick has So no, I don’t envy Roget make financial decisions with- Great Meadow offers one Vick will have successfully and served enough of his sentence Goodell. out consulting the board of of the most popular Fourth of honorably completed the first and shown enough contrition But I also can’t let him off Trustees. Rob Banner’s new July Celebrations in the re- stage of his court-determined to be released into society on the hook. position as president gives him gion. Traditionally, it has been sentencing and, theoretically, the promise of good behavior, The closest parallel I can the ability to be the final say a family focused day, with pic- move on to the final stage of then on what basis can Goodell think of, the one I keep coming on many business decisions, nics, games and fireworks. Fu- his punishment. continue to prevent Vick the back to, and probably just which is important given the ture plans project other large The commencement of very opportunity to showcase because it was one that was amount of coordination and public events like the 4th. that final stage, a three-year that promised good behavior? debated, heatedly and often, attention to detail required to “As the permanent home probationary period, will Now, to be clear, Roger around the dining table when keep Great Meadow running of both the spring and fall Vir- force Roger Goodell to make Goodell is under absolutely no I was growing up, is the limbo on schedule. ginia Gold Cup races and Twi- a decision that, to date, he has obligation to reinstate Michael in which Pete Rose has found Recently, we sat down light Polo at Great Meadow been able to shuffle to bottom Vick now or, indeed, at any time himself for the last 20 years. with Rob Banner and Buzz these traditional sports events of his inbox. in the future. But he is under Granted, Rose voluntarily Kievenaar at Great Meadow’s will continue their regional Goodell’s “indefinite” some obligation, if only one to agreed to a permanent place Summer House on Members popularity and growth,” Rob suspension of Vick, a be reasonable and fair, to lay on Major League Baseball’s Hill. They were eager to talk continued. suspension completely within out what additional terms and ineligible list in 1989; however, We walk out of the Sum- his rights as Commissioner, conditions, beyond the Federal that agreement allowed him to mer House to the overlook was an easy and PR-savvy card government’s, Vick must meet apply for reinstatement in one I would never condone or area where the course and the to play when Vick was safely to earn his way back into the year. Since 1997, the year in promote the awful activities in hills stretch out to the East. out of sight and out of mind in League. which he first formally applied which he was involved, namely Buzz and Rob discuss how im- Leavenworth, Kansas, serving Or he has to say Vick’s NFL for reinstatement, Rose has the torturing and killing of portant it has been that Arling- the first 21 months of a 23 career is over, permanently. hung like an albatross around innocent dogs for personal ton, Alexandria, Fairfax, and month sentence for operating a I certainly don’t envy the neck of Commissioner amusement. DC businesses and fans have dog-fighting ring. Goodell’s position. The situation Bud Selig and the rest of But I’ve not lived a perfect been supportive of the Virginia Goodell’s pronouncement in which he finds himself is, MLB. Selig’s obfuscation and life, either. And I’ve been Gold Cup and other events in that Vick would have to “show to be sure, untenable; there delay on the matter have only given second chances, time recent years. The first genera- remorse” before he even is, quite literally, no solution served to further divide the and again, so often in fact that tion at Great Meadow showed considered reinstating him that will not leave him open to pro- and anti-Roses, drawing a they’ve sometimes been third the eastern regions where to seemed perfectly reasonable criticism and attack from one proverbial line in the sand that and fourth chances. come for sports excitement. while Vick was behind bars, side or another. few seem willing to cross. Maybe Roger Goodell The second Great Meadow and even now, as his every Animal lovers and animal Is that the situation Goodell doesn’t want to give Michael generation is now expanding movement is observed 24-hours rights activists, on the one really wants to find himself Vick a third or fourth chance, on that direction. a day through the use of an side, have promised to make in, continually deflecting months or years down the As Rob Banner stepped electronic monitoring device. any reinstatement of Vick unanswerable questions, trying road. into his leadership responsi- But if, as is widely by the NFL an absolute PR- to explain the unexplainable? But come July 20th, I think bilities at Great Meadow, he expected, on July 20th the nightmare, both for the league I doubt it. he should give him a second. found that his career in pub- federal government determines and whatever team decides he’s I’m no Vick apologist. lishing and advertising and his background as a horseman Call Today for a have trained him well for his new job. Born in Kingsport, FREE Estimate TN, son of a surgeon, he grew up riding horses. His father “Turning Concrete Work Into Artwork” 540.439.9609 had a farm pack of hounds so they hunted through fall and winter seasons. He showed in Stamped ConCrete expertS hunter/jumper shows in the summers and he rode point- Let us add beauty and value to your to-points. Rob graduated from home while saving you money! Vanderbilt University in 1980. 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Older panels on a commercial building, urday, June 13th some of Mosby’s Rangers and the energy inefficient incandescent for example a horse or cattle op- Question. Will we have to give civilians who knew them as well as a few of their Middleburg Community Center along with the Luminescence Foundation invite you to be their guest Question. We are considering lighting can be upgraded to newer eration? up anything in terms of style or Union opponents will gather at the Rector House in for The Second Annual Doc Saffer “It Was Mostly Fun” Summer Series to be renovating a home in the area energy saving compact fluorescent comfort to build green? Atoka to reminisce about their exploits during the held at Middleburg Community Center. that we recently purchased, can and LED lighting. Additional in- Answer. Solar PV panels Civil War. As they tell their stories, interpreters we make this older home like sulation and sealants can be used qualify for a 30% Federal Tax Answer. You not need give up ity and detailing, and not size. from the Grey Ghost Interpretive Group will bring Friday, June 12th 5:30 to 7:30pm your new Hybrid Home? to reduce drafts in the home. The Credit when installed for both res- anything from a style perspective Smaller, exquisitely designed their tales to life and present life in the Mosby result is a home that will have sig- idential and commercial applica- to build green. Your hybrid home homes lessen our footprint our not Heritage Area during the 1860s. This family-ori- Family Fun Night & Picnic in the Park Answer. Yes, many of the nificantly less monthly utility bills, tions. Commercial customers who will actually be more comfortable. so big planet. We are currently of- ented program is sponsored by the Mosby Heritage systems, such as solar PV panels as well as being more comfortable purchase grid-tied PV systems It will less drafty due to better in- fering for sale in the area a smaller Games, Moon Bounces, Face Painting & Barbeque and geothermal heat pumps, can Area Association as part of a monthly interpretive Rain Date: Thursday, June 18th For information call 540-687-6373 to live in. are also entitled to an additional sulating and hi-performance win- bungalow-style home priced at program. The program begins at 7:30 p.m. and will be retrofitted to existing homes. financial incentive: depreciation. dows and doors. With hydronic $599,000. The windows and doors can be Question. Are there financial in- Depreciation is a mechanism for radiant floor heating your home be held out of doors by lantern light. Admission replaced with the latest hi-perfor- centives for installing Solar PV spreading out the cost of acquiring with be quieter, without the blow- About the Author: Dale is $5 for adults and $2 for students. Seating will large capital items over time. So- ing of allergen-filled air associated Schulz is the President of Schulz be provided, but we encourage you to bring a blan- Pool Opens lar projects, even though they have with conventional forced air heat- Homes, www.schulzhomes.com, ket and sit on the lawn under the stars. No res- The Middleburg Community Center Pool will be open on weekends a 25-year service life, qualify for ing systems. Equally importantly, and he has been building custom ervations are necessary. Atoka is four miles west June 6 & 7, then June 13 & 14. Beginning June 20th through August 5-year accelerated depreciation. you will be significantly reducing homes in our area since 1987. He of Middleburg off Route 50 on state Route 713 23rd, the pool will be open full time. Pool hours are: Monday through Systems placed in service in 2008 your monthly energy bill. You also is the president and founder (Physical Address: 1461 Atoka Road, Marshall, VA and 2009 also qualify for bonus can save money while helping to of Virginia Renewable Energy Saturday 11am – 6pm. Sunday 12 noon – 6pm. For more information 20115). For more information call 540-687-6681 or call 540-687-5130. Interested in Swim Lessons? Call 540-687-6375. depreciation. These PV systems save the planet. which retrofits existing homes with visit the Events Page on our website www.mosby- are still depreciated over 5-years, renewable energy systems, such as heritagearea.org. but they can take 50% in the first Question. Do you only build large solar electric panels and wind tur- year, and 12.5% in the next 4- custom homes? bines. You can contact him as well Middleburg Lions Club years. Something for someone as send your questions for future History of the Middleburg Community Center Project… Begins Now! who has an agricultural or other Answer. No. I am a disciple columns to dale@schulzhomes. Trivia Night commercial business may wish to of “The Not So Big House” move- com. Schulz Homes phone # is The Middleburg Lions Club will be hosting its Since the mid-1940s, the Middleburg Community Center has been the site of countless town consider. ment where the emphasis is qual- 540.687.3367. first Trivia Night at Wolfe Tone’s Pub at the events, town legends, and family occasions of every description both public and private. Blackthorne Inn in Upperville, VA on Wednesday Geographically and metaphorically the Community Center has often been the center of our lives June 24th 2009 at 7:30 PM. This is the first of since its beginning. Many members and friends of the Center believe the time has come to what we hope will be a monthly event and promis- announce the opening of the "History of the Middleburg Community Center" project. Beauty & Pleasure by Design If Donnie Walker Builds es to bring good cheer and a chance to meet new We are asking for your help in searching out as much information as you, your family, your friends and test your knowledge of a range of friends and neighbors can share about the Center and the town through all those years. We are trivia. Entrance fee is $10 per person, a chari- looking for stories, articles, photographs, family remembrances, and town events and celebrations. at Gardens of Delight It, You Will Be Very Happy table donation, which is fully tax deductable. Special memories about the Community Center itself will be deeply appreciated. ngmar Bergman would have quickly blooming for summer that accurately re- Teams will be arranged by table, with 5 people As you can imagine, we don't know what will appear in response to this request but, knowing hen you for a historic estate or er explains. “I want our per table. Each table will compete against the discovered Morgan May Walker had flects a David Hockney palette? No prob- want a true the construction of the work to contribute to the Middleburg, we believe there are treasured memories and stories and photos waiting to be shared. he ever stopped to purchase a rose lem, Morgan has the most beautiful bloom- other tables with the winning table sharing the Please contact the Community Center at 540-687-6373 to participate in this exciting project. bush at Gardens of Delight in Paeonian ing annuals and perennials in the palest, partner for home you’ve been imag- character and quality of grand prize package consisting of a minimum of Springs, Virginia. softest colors imaginable. And, she grows a building ining for decades, Don- the county. And I want $200.00 plus other prizes yet to be determined! I It is the county’s good fortune that he them herself, in her own greenhouse. So project in Northern Vir- nie Walker, president my crew to be happy Throughout the night, side raffles will be held never stopped by. each is as healthy and hardy as one could Wginia, whether that proj- of Walker and Clarke and local. We all benefit for cash and prizes. We plan to provide ample op- Morgan, a beautiful blond with crystal possibly wish. ect is a machine shed Builders is the partner from that.” portunity to win cash and prizes, so please join us clear blue eyes has spent almost her entire you need. When Don Walker, for a fun and entertaining night. You will have life in gardens of one kind or another, and fun and help the community at the same time! over that time she has developed a sense He’s also the ideal Senior, started Walker of color, style and scale that even the most partner for restorations, and Clarke in 1972, he All proceeds collected by the Middleburg Lions highly educated landscape architect seldom renovations and repairs, and his partner special- Club at this event are for charity and will be achieves. Morgan’s deep plant knowledge, no matter how large or ized in remodeling and her Latin vocabulary and her dedication to used exclusively in the Middleburg, VA area. The her many clients and customers distinguish- small. were sought out for ev- Middleburg Lions Club has been part of the Mid- es her as a truly dedicated professional. A handsome young ery aspect of building. dleburg community for over 50 years. In addition, the level of service she of- executive who revived He settled with his wife, fers is truly unparalleled. the company his father Karen, in The Horse- You’ve seen something somewhere that started over thirty years shoe, off The Narrows you have to have in your garden but you don’t know the name? Morgan will work ago, Donnie, who looks Road between Waterford diligently with you until it is found and a lot like actor Christian and Lovettsville. planted. Bale, is as serious about Donnie and his The veranda has never, ever been quite his commitment to cli- brother, Joey, grew up right? She’ll sketch and prepare options un- ents as he is generous in one of the most pris- til you realize that she understands perfectly what you want and then she’ll help you re- and fair with his staff tine and beautiful areas alize the original vision. and suppliers. in Loudoun County, The evergreens are mildewey? She has “I grew up in playing beside Catoctin just the thing. The deer are impossible? Loudoun County,” Walk- Creek as it meanders Ditto, and its organic. You want something Morgan and Donnie Walker Continued Page 26 Gardens of delight Lots of unique colorful A building should be both functional and appealing, whether Annuals, Herbs, Heirloom it holds a leather couch or a piece of farm equiment. Vegetables and Organic By using architectural It should compliment its surroundings details, varying textures Garden control products. and existing structures and be built Everything to last..Even the cows should and colors, we can cre- you need have something nice to ate a space with warmth for Planting! look at. and character. 540-882-9113 We see every project, no Photo courtesy of Larrick Photo Larrick of courtesy Photo Paeonian Springs, VA (Located on Rt. 9 next to matter how big or small, Waterford Shell) as a lasting testimonial to the quality and crafts- www.gardensdelight.net 540.882.9655 Call for more info manship of our work. about our Garden Services www.walkerandclarke.com Hours: Tues. - Sat. 9-6 540.882.9655 Restorations • Additions • Repairs Sunday 10-5 www.walkerandclarke.com New Construction • Renovations www.mbecc.com www.mbecc.com Page 20 Middleburg Eccentric • May 28, 2009 ~ June 25, 2009 Middleburg Eccentric • May 28, 2009 ~ June 25, 2009 Page 21 Faces & Places Middleburg Beautification Garden Tour Team America Rocketry Challenge Rockburn Farm, Upperville, VA - 5/22/2009 Great Meadow, The Plans, VA - 5/16/2009 Photos by Dee Dee Hubbard Photos by Jay Hubbard op American Rocketry Challenge Teams met recently at Great Meadows to compete in the world’s largest rocket contest, sponsored by the Aerospace Industries Association and the National Association of Rocketry. TTeams must design, build and fly a model rocket that reaches a specific altitude and duration -deter mined by a set of rules developed each year. The con- test is designed to encourage students to study math and science and pursue careers in aerospace. Prizes include $60,000 in cash and scholarships split between the top 10 finishers and NASA invites top teams to participate in their Student Launch Ini- tiative, an advanced rocketry program. Gayle & Tom DeLashmutt, Barbara Augenblick and Nancy Reuter Mary B. Schwab and John Zuschwert Rick Brownlee, Childs Burden, Mimi Stein and Elaine Steven Plescow, Phillipa & Howard Lewis and Judith Plescow Wed-Sat 10-6 & Sunday 12-5pm 22 E. Washington St. Middleburg, VA 15 South Madison Street, Middleburg, Virginia 20117 540-687-3230 AbgLbhe @bg[Xef5eXXV[Xf Wendy Pepper Equestrian 540-905-2377 Fabrics Top Designers Know. Serving Live Jazz Prices They Can’t Believe. Haute is Marshall, Va’s Best Kept Secret.. 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Next Generation Choices Foundation On the eve of his 79th birthday (the audience sang, the surprised former Secretary Presents smiled and blushed) Baker spoke at length and took questions for nearly half an A Round Table Discussion hour from some 450 students, parents, and distinguished guests attending Foxcroft’s Cancer and the Environment annual Alison Harrison Goodyear lecture. Baker’s prepared remarks, including an improptu, on- administration, Baker focused Saturday June 13,2009 delivered in honor of 1945 stage, whispered, question- on the “execution” side of the ourth and Fifth graders that one hour of competition. the nineteen books on their list On May 1, 2009 the 4th and Karl & Jodi Kelly Founda- Foxcroft graduate Anne clarification conference with equation, with special focus 5:00- 7:00pm at St. John the Evange- They wrote questions on each and studied questions prepared 5th graders from Middleburg tion. The day was educa- L. Armstrong, touched on a student who’d asked a on problems with the war and list School in Warren- book, had in-school competi- by students and parents and Elementary School enjoyed tional, inspiring, exhaust- Ms Armstrong’s record of particularly insightful question diplomacy. ton, VA participated tions once a week, a practice passed a qualifying test given the day in Jamestown, VA, ing (for the chaperones) national service and her long about government policy and Democrats and Maryann Donovan, PhD, MPH in their county’s Battle of the scrimmage with a neighboring by coaches Betsy Anderson, due to the generosity of the and fun for everyone. history of leadership in an era the roots of war and peace Republicans in the crowd FBooks final competition on public school, and passed two Mariola Doran and Lori Raden. in which leadership roles for that Baker had not been able spoke highly of both Baker’s University Of Pittsburgh Cancer Institute (UPCI) April 30th. It was an exciting qualifying tests given by their On the evening of April 24th women often required taking day because students Anthony coaches, Betsy Anderson and , the final four hour competi- to hear. performance and his truly and Del Rosso, Chris Parios, Can- Maria Del Rosso. By the day tion with Culpeper, Manassas, Middleburg Montessori by storm. Noting that he disagreed generous contribution of time dace Gearhart, Sydney Baker, of the final competition most Rappahannock and Fauquier In both prepared and off- with much of President and energy on Foxcroft’s Center for Environmental Oncology at UPCI and Rachel McArthur tied for of the team members had read schools included a multiple Gone Green the-cuff remarks, he covered Obama’s approach to domestic behalf. first place after a three round each book at least twice. choice test, five rounds of a cabinet-member’s check list affairs, Baker praised the James Baker came to tie-breaker with Mary Walter St. John the Evangelist questioning, and a final round of current affairs, including new President’s approach to Virginia prepared, and with Elementary School. School Middle School Battle of comparison questions. The foreign policy issues and the foreign policy, his intelligence few if any exceptions, his Maryann Donovan, PhD, MPH is the Scientific The five contestants read of the Books team members team members, who were com- stumbling economy. and style. audience seemed to agree with Director of the Center for Environmental Oncol- all twenty-four books on the Maddie Dargis, Elizabeth Li- peting for the first time in this Foxcroft students came He defined leadership Foxcroft’s Head of School ogy of the University of Pittsburgh Cancer Insti- Battle of the Books list and pre- ebel, Caroline Liebel, Kathryn multi-county event, came in prepared with a long list simply: as “knowing what to Mary Louise Leipheimer, pared the whole school year for Mullin and Helena Wojcik read sixth place. of often pointed questions. do” and then “doing it.” that his presentation was tute (UPCI), the Associate Director for Research Baker spoke to them all with Asked to apply those “magical.” Services at UPCI, and a faculty member in the genuine grace and style, standards to the Bush Department of Pathology at the University of Build Your Dream Home Pittsburgh. In 1982, Dr. Donovan completed her in Middleburg Taylor Shapiro honored by Master in Public Health degree at Columbia Uni- versity’s Mailman School of Public Health, in the Virginia Press Association Division of Environmental Sciences. In 1986, she completed her PhD at Columbia University he Collegiate Times, watching both of my parents daily publication covering in the Department of Human Genetics and De- the independent work, I knew where to go and campus news, features, sports, student-run newspaper who to find for interviews.” and opinions. The newspaper velopment. In 1989, Dr. Donovan was recruited that serves the Virginia Shapiro’s award winning stopped receiving university to the University of Pittsburgh to join the Pathol- Trex presents Middleburg materials in recognition of Tech community, was recently stories covered: “A Different funds in 1979 and has since ogy Department where she co-directed the first Thonored by the Virginia Press Perspective” about the first year supported its operations with Montessori School with a their exemplary recycling bench made from recycled efforts. Association’s (VPA) College anniversary of the shootings advertising and subscription cancer molecular diagnosis lab and began her Newspaper Contest. The award, from the view point of four revenues. The online version of studies on the role of estrogen on cell biology, presented for work published different people and “Hokie the Collegiate Times officially including tumor metastasis. As part of her role in 2008, was announced at Faithful” about a Muslim launched in August 1995. the VPA headquarters in Glen student and his experience The Collegiate Times is the at UPCI she continues to work closely to sup- We Allen, Va. during the month of Ramadan. recipient of numerous awards. port the Center for Environmental Oncology and 540-338-5341 www.lautenconstruction.com Build It Taylor Shapiro of “In the rush of the everyday Most recently it won the 2008 promote awareness of the environmental links Middleburg, Va., a senior production of the newspaper, Best of Collegiate Design How majoring in English in the it’s easy to lose track of the Award presented by College to disease. You College of Liberal Arts and great work that our student Media Advisors and the 2009 Human Sciences was among journalists do day in and day Virginia Press Association First Want It. those honored taking first and out,” said 2008-09 Collegiate Amendment Award. Please Call Bill Couzens Cannon Ridge Road �Two rare parcels with a Middleburg address second place in Feature Writing. Times Editor David Grant, of The Collegiate Times is to Register to Attend VA Class A Licensed Contractor Shapiro, 22, the son of sports Burke, Va., a senior majoring staffed wholly by students, �Each parcel is 10 acres �Both with approved 4 bedroom septics �Just #023989A/Insured journalist Leonard Shapiro in religious studies in the who have ultimate authority 5 miles from Middleburg off Route 50 and just West of Aldie �Mostly and writer-photographer Vicky College of Liberal Arts and over all content and personnel Limited Space open, rolling land with mature trees, quiet gravel drive and spectacular Moon will graduate May 17 and Human Sciences. “To be on the issues. Educational Media views of the Bull Run Mountains. $515,000 per parcel Restore Your Mouth hopes to follow in his parent’s receiving end of these awards Company at Virginia Tech is footsteps. is a testament to hard work and the nonprofit parent company 540-687-3659 to its As a sophomore, then great skill as well as a challenge of student media divisions Cricket Bedford (540)229-3201 Youthful Health, Function, and Beauty majoring in pre-vet studies, to both the winners and their at Virginia Tech, including Shapiro was in his dorm room successors to do great things in The Bugle yearbook, College Or Email [email protected] www.2hdb.com/cricketsells Mark G. Smith, D.D.S. on April 16, 2007 during the student media.” Media Solutions advertising, Aesthetic Restorative Dentistry of Purcellville tragedy that struck down 32 The Collegiate Times, Collegiate Times newspaper, THOMAS AND TALBOT REAL ESTATE students. “As soon as we got Blacksburg’s oldest newspaper, Silhouette literary and arts P.O. 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It began as a Photography Staff, VTTV33 Middleburg, VA 20118 www.THOMAS-TALBOT.com Sedation Available the story,” he recalls. “After sports-oriented newspaper but student television, and WUVT years of tagging along and has grown into a student-run, 90.7 FM independent radio. www.mbecc.com www.mbecc.com Page 24 Middleburg Eccentric • May 28, 2009 ~ June 25, 2009 Middleburg Eccentric • May 28, 2009 ~ June 25, 2009 Page 25 Lunge Line Piedmont Equine Practice CELEBRITY POLO PLAYERS Expands Service Area TO COMPETE IN CAPITAL orsemen in the suburbs Fairfax County horse owners can radiography and digital ultrasound. of Herndon, Great Falls, now call on Piedmont veterinar- Bringing such high-tech tools to HOSPICE BENEFIT MATCH Clifton and other Fair- ians for emergency services day or the client is more convenient and fax County equestrian night, and horsemen whose horses allows for veterinarians to diagnose enclaves will now have the op- require emergency surgery, such as and treat a horse in the comfort and Hportunity to call on the expertise colic, may now count on Piedmont safety of his own barn. of The Piedmont Equine Practice veterinarians to provide such care While the veterinarians at Inc. The Plains, Va.-based equine at their new state-of-the-art clinic Piedmont are well known for treat- veterinary practice—established in and hospital in The Plains, which ing equine athletes in all sports, 1996—will broaden the geograph- opened in 2006. they’re also relied upon to care ic range its veterinarians serve to “It’s important to us to provide for valued companion horses, trail include horses that live closer to our clients with the best possible mounts and retirees. Washington, D.C. care whenever and wherever they “We are truly passionate about “We’ve expanded our veteri- need us, from routine preventative all horses,” added Davis. “Whether nary staff so we can fully commit services to emergency surgery,” your horse is a trusted companion to serving horse owners who have said Davis. “We hope horse own- or an Olympic-level athlete, he’ll previously been on the outskirts of ers will now think of Piedmont for receive the care and attention he our coverage area,” said Dr. Joe all of their equine veterinary con- deserves at Piedmont.” Davis. “We know there are still cerns.” For more information about horse owners who live in Hern- In addition to emergency re- The Piedmont Equine Practice don, Fairfax Station and Clifton, sponse, Piedmont veterinarians Inc., call (540) 364-4950 or see for example, and we’re now here will also be available for wellness www.piedmontequinepractice,com for their needs too.” care, physical examinations and . Piedmont Equine Practice Inc., The Piedmont Equine Prac- pre-purchase exams. The Pied- is located between Marshall and tice includes 13 veterinarians mont Equine Practice also offers The Plains at 4122 Zulla Rd., The in-barn lameness exams and ad- Plains, VA 20198. he third annual Capital Gannon, co-founder of Outback whose special interests include Hospice Polo Cup benefit Steakhouse. The benefit match sports medicine, surgery, dentistry, vanced diagnostics, such as digital match on Sunday, June will pit the Outback- Booz Allen emergency care, reproduction and 28, at the historic Great Hamilton Team against the Black alternative therapies. Several of Meadow in The Plains, Va., will Watch-Van Metre Team. In ad- Tfeature professional celebrity polo dition to the polo match, activi- these veterinarians are board certi- Fox Chase Farm Teams fied in specialty areas and focus on players John Walsh, star of televi- ties will be available for children. continuing education to ensure that sion’s “America’s Most Wanted;” During half-time, a memorial dove with Susan G. Komen Salvatore Ferragamo, whose de- release will occur for attendees to the horses they care for receive the signer fashion line bears his name; honor a loved one. most up-to-date treatments avail- and Ignacio “Nacho” Figueras, a General Admission Tickets for able. The veterinarians at Piedmont Ralph Lauren model, in a benefit the benefit match are $10 each, Equine Practice are truly dedicated Foundation match where the winner will be available through Great Meadow at Veterinarians at the Piedmont Equine Practice Inc., located between to horses and to their mission of ox Chase Farm, based On October 10, the Ride for the community. Proceeds will go www.greatmeadow.org. Reserved Marshall and The Plains, Va., have now expanded their practice to making cutting edge medical care in Middleburg, VA, is the Cure Virginia trail ride will toward construction of the first tables for eight under the VIP tent include horses living in the Northern Virginia suburbs near Wash- available to every horse owner. free-standing hospice facility in range from $1,000 to $5,000 with ington, D.C. pleased to announce that it begin at Fox Chase Farm and will Loudoun County, Va., on land do- sponsorship tables benefitting from will host Ride for the Cure then continue to Sunnybank Farm. nated to the nonprofit Capital Hos- the premier location. For tickets Virginia on October 10, 2009, at Sunnybank Farm, owned by Dor- pice by the Van Metre Companies. or information, contact Capital Fits spacious hunter/jumper farm in othy Smithwick, spans over 1,000 Since its inception, the Capital Hospice Director of Corporate and the heart of hunt country. The Ride acres and will be available for ev- Hospice Polo Cup has raised over Community Suppport, Carol Ken- for the Cure Virginia has been ad- eryone to ride through during the $65,000 for the proposed build- nedy at (703) 531-6216 or go on- opted as an official affiliate event event. Participants will ride in one ing, to be located on US 50 and line to www.capitalhospiceevents. of the Richmond Affiliate of Su- of three groups; every rider must Gum Springs Road. This year’s org/hospicepolocup. Persons Polo Cup is expected to draw the wishing to buy general admission san G. Komen for the Cure. Pro- raise a minimum of $250 and is largest crowd so far, according to tickets can purchase those tickets ceeds from the ride will benefit the encouraged to raise more for this Capital Hospice and Event Chairs from Great Meadow at www.great- Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer worthwhile cause. Dee and Beau Van Metre, who ex- meadow.org. Foundation. At the event’s conclusion, pect hundreds, if not thousands, of Capital Hospice is a locally- Fox Chase Farm has received Fox Chase Farm will host a sit- polo enthusiasts as well as people based nonprofit organization pro- recognition over the years for its down dinner and silent auction. who have never seen a polo match viding expert and compassionate annual non-rated horse show cir- For those who are unable to join but are curious and want to support medical care to people with seri- cuit, as well as its hunter/jumper the trail ride, tickets are available Capital Hospice. ous, progressive illness and their clinics, fundraisers, and educa- for the dinner and evening festivi- Guests will enjoy mimosas, families. No one medically eli- bloody marys and cocktails provid- gible for hospice services is turned tional events. ties. ed by Bacardi and a lovely brunch away because they lack insurance This year the farm reaches out In addition to fundraisers, Fox provided by Outback Steakhouse, and have no way to pay for their even further to make a difference, Chase Farm hosts the $20,000 and will watch two competitive care. For more information on inviting Virginia riders and horse TCH Fox Chase Show Series, polo matches of four chukkers Capital Hospice, please visit www. lovers to join this philanthropic which is the first non-rated series each, with a mix of professional capitalhospice.org. cause. to be affiliated with the United and amateur players including Tim Maureen Hanley, Director of States Hunter Jumper Associa- Operations for Fox Chase Farm, tion (USHJA). The $20,000 TCH is co-chair of the event with Dr. Fox Chase Show Series offers two Tena Boyd of the Old Waterloo shows a month from January until Equine Clinic. Currently there are September. only five Ride for the Cure events The farm also offers free on- hosted throughout the United line classifieds for local eques- States, and Fox Chase Farm is the trians and businesses in the area. first and only host in the state of Members of the equestrian com- Virginia. munity can buy and sell horses Hanley commented, “I am and ponies, tack, farm equipment, thrilled to be a part of this exciting cars, trucks, trailers, and post Help new event. Although I have had no Wanted ads. Custom Chaps! personal experiences with breast For more information on cancer, I feel that it is important to Fox Chase Farm or the Ride give back to the community, and for the Cure Virginia, please go Tack Repair! that is why I have chosen to be- tohttp://www.foxchasefarm.net or come involved with Ride for the call their main office at 540-687- Cure Virginia.” 5255. She added, “The majority of To learn more about the Rich- Boot Repair! the riders in the Middleburg area mond Affiliate of Susan G. Komen are women, and I believe that hors- for the Cure, please go tohttp:// es are therapeutic and can make a www.komenrichmond.org. real difference in helping people For additional information on Shoe Repair! cope with terrible situations. It the Susan G. Komen Breast Can- just makes sense: horse riding for cer, please visit their official web- a cure for breast cancer.” site at http://ww5.komen.org/. www.mbecc.com www.mbecc.com Bill Brewer Executive Vice President, American Quarter Horse Association Page 26 Middleburg Eccentric • May 28, 2009 ~ June 25, 2009 Middleburg Eccentric • May 28, 2009 ~ June 25, 2009 Page 27 Pastimes Donnie Walker Matthews House cs Continued From Page 18 CABINET SHOWPLACE Opens in Upperville FINE CABINETRY FOR THE ENTIRE HOME through fields of bluebells and tween remodeling jobs.. buttercups in the spring, and “There is nothing pre-fab snowy cliffs and rocky beaches about our sheds, he emphasiz- in the winter. es. “I build them to meet my His dad began to teach standards for quality which are Donnie about the building very high.” business when he was seven And he’s telling the truth. years old, and his education Donnie Walker’s sheds are pa- continued as he worked with latial. The inside is beautifully his father. Donnie learned finished. The windows glide how to listen closely to clients, open and shut. Should you use impeccable craftsmanship wish a potting shed with cub- and materials, respect origi- bies, shelves, and a potting ta- nal structures and incorporate ble that Beatrix Jones Farrand modern, green materials when- would envy, Donnie will build ever appropriate. it to suit your every whim and When Donnie was in high satisfaction. school, Don Walker went to When he married Morgan work for Loudoun County, in May Walker in 2005, he gained 5www40-338-966.cabinetshowplace.com1 Kitchen Design by Julie Fifield time serving as Chief Magis- a partner who understands both magine a beautiful, vault- bered. “I took them home and trate. But, all the while, Don- personal and professional com- ed space cloaked in the cut them up to cover the walls nie never forgot how much he mitment. Morgan grew up in palest of fawn, cream and of my room. My love for inte- loved building. the garden design business and dove gray. A lovely church rior design began then.” After high school, Donnie is now president and owner of lit with sunlight streaming “If I had been a more tal- DESIGN & SALES worked for a while in the au- Gardens of Delight near Water- Ithrough arched floor-to-ceiling ented mathematician, I would Monday-Friday, 9-5 & Saturday, 9-1 tomotive industry, but it wasn’t ford. windows that open onto green have been an architect, but I’m Purcellville, Virginia long before he decided to re- “We both love our work,” Hunt Country vistas. so happy as a decorator and in- vive Walker and Clarke Build- Donnie said, as their two-year- Now, imagine that this terior designer that I wouldn’t Dynastyby Omega space is filled with stunning change a thing.” ers. old daughter darted into his of- but subtle French, English, When Crossley decided to “I let people know that I fice for her pinwheel. “We’ve Swedish and American an- leave Leesburg and open her ... Spring Sale ... was available for any job,” he worked hard and we’ve been tiques and decorative pieces business in the western part of said. “What I really loved to very fortunate to have clients designed for comfort and un- Loudoun County, she searched Talk to our Designers about our Promotions do was build beautiful, quality who gave us an opportunity derstated elegance, and you for an exceptional space with sheds. Machine sheds, garden to do beautiful work for them, have a sense of the ambience historic value that she could sheds, wood sheds, doll house whether large or small. We at Matthews House, a new purchase and renovate. For Sale By Owner. Save Money Buy Direct sheds, I still love to build them have excellent references and Upperville, Virginia destina- She knew the minute she all.” we enjoy many referrals. tion for discriminating design- was shown the Upperville Pri- MIDDLEBURG He carefully explains that “I want Loudoun County to ers and shoppers. mative Baptist Church build- his sheds are so beautiful be- remain one of the most beauti- Created by Wanda Cross- ing that it was the space she’d ley, who for many years been hoping to find. The con- APPLETON EQUINE ESTATES cause they are built to last 100 ful places on earth. It’s a great owned The English Manor in gregation formed in 1775 and years, and, he spends a lot of pleasure to do our part to con- Leesburg, Matthews House we think the church building is time building beautiful sheds tribute to that.” is a highly refined version well over 100 years old, but in the winter months and be- of her first fashionable shop. it had stood vacant for some In Upperville, however, she time. promises she will soon add a “Its bones were excellent garden shop filled with topi- and, although it had been ne- ariy, beautiful architectural glected for years, I could im- pieces, dish gardens and cus- mediately see how beautiful it Aurora tom containers. would be with a little care and “For almost ten years, I attention” Services, Inc. had a landscape design busi- Although it took months ness in Cleveland, and garden- to design and renovate it, the ing is really my fist love. space is now as light and ele- “We will, of course, also gant as a fabulous Paris apart- offer interior design services,” ment or gallery. Crossley said. “It will be such Whether you delight in a pleasure to meet and assist bench-made French furniture, clients in this beautiful re- 18th century art, antique chi- gion.” na, her complete line of case An exceptional designer goods, distinguished lamps, Great things are done when men and mountains meet…. who demands expert crafts- linens and lighting, stylish car- William Blake manship and technical skills pets and window treatments or Providing the Following Services: from her team, Crossley is white bisque copies of ancient widely recognized for her abil- Italian pitchers and covered OPEN HOUSE SUNDAYS 1 PM TO 3 PM ◆ Professional Gate Consultation & Design Service ◆ Automatic Gate Operating System Design ity to understand and interpret dishes, you will find many ◆ Installation, Service & Repair her clients wishes. treasures at Matthews House Immediately available!! Magnificent country home on 18+ acres. ◆ Emergency Attendance ◆ Proficiency with All Major Equipment Manufacturers Born in Lynchburg, Vir- in Upperville. Horse Lovers Dream. Fully furnished with mature landscaping,swimming ginia, she grew up around the Matthews House is locat- pool,great views and a 4 stall custom barn. Fox Country Special (540) 937-2400, (888) 5 Aurora corner from the carriage house ed at 9160 John Mosby High- Reduced to $2,200,000 www.auroraservicesinc.com home of a well-known interior way (Route 50) in Upperville, designer who often threw away Virginia. 540 592 7147. Open Also available smaller Equine Estate with new home on 7+ acres Aurora Services is proudly invested in installations, service and repair her wallpaper sample books. Tuesday through Saturday and new custom 2 stall barn. For more than fifteen years in the metropolitan Washington DC area. “I could not resist those from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Closed Class A Electrical Contractor – VA & MD books when I found them one on Sundays and open on Mon- Call Eric @ 540-272-1813 day on my way home from days by chance. school,” Crossley remem- www.mbecc.com www.mbecc.com Page 28 Middleburg Eccentric • May 28, 2009 ~ June 25, 2009 Middleburg Eccentric • May 28, 2009 ~ June 25, 2009 Page 29 Friends for Life KAHLUA ZANDA Kahlua has Zanda is a 1 year old small lived her Middleburg Humane Foundation Lab?/terrier mix who whole life LOVES kids/ cats & other Albert’s Corner chained out- SUMMER BIANCA dogs. She is extremely A monthly column for people who share Their homes with four-legged friends. side. She is quiet & gentle. Zanda Summer lived Bianca is a gorgeous now chained to a blue little Feist (terrier mix) needs a home with a se- having the time of her life play- barrel. She is incredi- who is very sweet and cure fenced yard and lots ing with friends! Come meet her! ble sweet and loving quiet. She is a little shy of love. Zanda is special! BOSS– Boss is an 8 month old and a beautiful little so needs a home with a ou might think technol- I have to say, however, that had one. As soon as my people things possible. Being able to re- of a local, online community that Catahoula/ Plott Hound X who girl! She is only fenced yard and no KITTENS We have healthy, ogy doesn’t play a large I now have a new perspective on got up, they decided to post the turn a lost dog to its owner in mo- can help in all kinds of difficult is the love of your life dog! He about 35 pounds and small children. She loves loving young kittens who role in the lives of dogs. the benefits of embracing technol- information on Facebook and ments, however, surprised even situations. So next time you lose is deaf but he is confident and very gentle & loving! other dogs & cats and is need homes! Please save a I, of course, am very ogy. On a recent dark and stormy also send an email to a few peo- me. Obviously, this experience or find a pet, I still recommend well rounded. Boss will need a very loving & cuddly! life and adopt a kitty! Our dependent on my computer and night, my people found a soaking ple. Dee Dee Hubbard – the editor has far-reaching implications following the old methods of put- cats are felv/fiv neg, vacci- Yall things digital. (I am, after all, wet small dog in the middle of of this paper – saw the email and for the very troubling problem ting up posters, knocking on doors home with a fenced yard and another dog to be his ears. He CATFISH nated, spayed/neutered. Ask a journalist!) I’m not alone; there Route 50. Things were definitely knew exactly what to do. She im- of missing pets. Pet owners now and making calls. Maybe the first is quiet, gentle & loving! Catfish is an 8 yr. old Cata- about are plenty of other tech-savvy pets. not looking promising for her, so mediately posted the information have another resource for com- step in this day and age, however, our Just search Google for “dogbook” they took her home and began the on Middleburg’s Facebook page, municating about a lost or found should start at your keyboard. LOUISE THE MOM DOG! houla dog who is a Katrina survivor from New Orleans. and you’ll see what I mean. For process of looking for the own- which has hundreds of members. pet. This is great news! I think I’ll update my status Louise was rescued on GIA- Gia is a small Chihua- the most part, however, we’re not er. Since the dog was recently Literally within minutes, the sis- For pet owners who aren’t now: “Albert is … very happy to Christmas Eve. She was He was rescued in 2005, hua mix who loves other found a great home but his prone to Tweeting, obsessing over groomed, loving and trained, they ter of the dog’s owner saw the fond of the idea of joining social have finished this month’s column pregnant and starving. dogs & kitties too. She came smart phones, spending hours on knew someone was missing her post. Within an hour of posting, networks, I can reassure you that and definitely deserves a treat!” Fortunately she is a lovely dad married & Catfish was from a shelter in West Vir- returned. He is house- our Facebook page or doing any terribly. the little dog was headed home there are all kinds of privacy op- Albert, a Jack Russell Terrier, gal– she is good with kids ginia. Gia is a great little dog of the things that so many people After an evening of failed ef- to be reunited with her relieved tions. Having access to the power is Chairman of the Board of Wylie & other dogs but does trained & good with chil- dren. We have 3 friendly do these days. We’re truly happy forts to find her family, my people family. It all happened so quickly of these networks does not have Wagg, a shop for dogs, cats, and need a very structured GOATS! with a full bowl, a tennis ball and went to bed a bit discouraged. that my people were completely to mean giving up personal infor- their people, in Middleburg, Fair- home. She is a dog who PeeWee & Bingo were found near goats that need a new home! Call if a comfortable place to rest. (I usu- They would look for a microchip stunned. mation or exposing yourselves to fax and Falls Church. deserves a second chance. ADOPT & SAVE A LIFE death due to starvation– they are you can adopt all three together! ally think people would be wise in the morning, but they couldn’t I’ve long known that technol- any level of risk. It does, howev- young Lab mixes & are doing great! to take a hint from this.) know for sure if the little lost dog ogy is capable of making great er, mean that you can become part Twister and BABIES! 2 baby Mustangs were MHF Thrift Shop Teddy Bear! born at our shelter: Lucero and Animal Wish List Amelia’s Story: Happy Ending for Great Pyenees Please help us continue to raise funds for These 2 ponies are cur- Trish! They are gorgeous little rently in 30 day training bay & white fillies who are being Please help us continue to provide care five things that make a horse look horse should possess traits that mark a chance to evaluate the geldings, the health and well-being of the needy animals by donating items to our thrift programs. They will need worked with by our volunteer good – balance, structure, muscle, its breed. Their bone structure should Porr pointed out what good and poor horse through graduate education for shop! The shop is run by volunteers so 100% homes to go directly to trainer. Both moms and babies & a safe haven for abused & neglected quality, and character. be sufficient with the joints appearing conformation looked like. She also equine professionals, nutritional and continue their training. need experienced foster homes The Trailblazers listened intently coarse or heavy, and the horse should mentioned that poor conformation pasture management research, and of proceeds benefit MHF animals & programs. Great prospects! to continue their training. animals. We need and truly appreciate as Porr explained how correctly bal- appear alert and attentive and move in one horse would not necessarily community educational programs. Clothing, knicknacks, CDs, china, saddles, etc... your support! Thank –you! anced horses are more easily able to with grace and style. remove a horse from consideration Located in Middleburg, Va., the cen- shift their weight and perform ath- After the discussion, Porr led for purchase, and that conformation ter is one of 13 Agricultural Research are greatly needed and appreciated! Middleburg Humane Foundation Towels– all sizes letic maneuvers. She discussed how the group outside to where several alone does not mean the horse will and Extension Centers located across structure is the manner in which the Virginia Tech Foundation Arabian not perform well. the state that help serve the common- 6 W. Washington St., Middleburg, VA P.O. Box 1238 ~ Middleburg, VA ~ 20118 Cat Food– dry & canned bones of the skeleton fit together to geldings were waiting to be used for Virginia Tech’s Middleburg wealth’s agricultural needs. [email protected] ~ (540) 364-3272 produce angles and alignments. One hands-on conformation demonstra- Agricultural Research and Exten- Open 12-5p daily For more information on animals available for adoption, upcoming fundraisers, Small ceramic food bowls participant asked what was meant by tions. After giving the participants sion Center’s mission is to advance recent rescues, and how you can help, please visit us on the web: “shoulder angle” and how the angle Find great items at great prices too! www.middleburghumane.com Homes for kittens & cats! actually affects movement. Porr ex- plained that a more sloping shoulder allows for a longer stride. She talked about of understanding how the an- gles of the shoulder will determine Economy have you worried? the movement of the arm bone. A 45 degree angle is considered the ideal for basic shoulder structure, but not very many horses actually have that degree of shoulder angle. In general, the more slope to the shoulder, or the he Fauquier County Trail- more “laid back” the should is, the blazers Horse Club attended longer and smoother the stride will an equine conformation be. Enjoy a stress-free vacation knowing clinic hosted by the MARE In discussing the conformation your dog is safe and happy with us at Center in February. of the head, Porr went on to explain CANINE COLLEGE TApproximately 18 people at- that important features include the Just Like Home ... Only Better! tended the clinic where Shea Porr, distance between the eyes and both Training Problem Solving & superintendent of the MARE Center the length and width of the muzzle, Behavioral Management for Dogs of all Ages. talked about the importance of cor- forming a triangle between the eyes Please Call for Details. rect conformation and how to deter- and muzzle, and flat or dished fore- 540-364-2878 or 703-926-1158 mine whether various flaws in struc- head. Some participants asked about LIMITED TIME OFFER ture could be “forgiven” for a horse how head conformation affected the To a thief, a broken Board for 3 Days – Get 4th Day Free involved in a specific athletic event horse’s performance. Porr explained window is an open 8081 3-5 x 3 12/12/08 12:28 PM Page 5 or for a particular purpose. Equine www.JaymesCanineCollege.com that wider set eyes allow for a greater conformation refers to the alignment visual field, that larger nostrils allows door to the valuables of a horse’s bone structure, the pat- for sufficient air intake during exer- locked inside your terns of musculature, and its body cise, and the placement of the jaw home or business. Not just a profession, an obsession. proportions in relation to each other. allows the bit to rest in the correct Middleburg Porr discussed how “form to spot. Luckily, Armorcoat function” refers to much more than Porr talked about evaluating helps eliminate a just a “pretty” horse. She explained muscles of the horse’s chest, forearm, Animal Hospital how form to function is the basis shoulder, loin and hip, stifle, and gas- burglar’s easiest for judging conformation. A horse kin and how this was another impor- 22369 Sam Fred Road, Box 426 with proper conformation will be tant component of equine conforma- access route - a broken window. By making a window a stronger athlete and will tend to tion. Both the quantity (amount) and more difficult to shatter and holding the broken glass Middleburg, VA 20118 remain sound longer than one with quality (appearance) of the muscle is poor conformation. However, there important, and she explained how to firmly within the window frame after breaking, illegal ac- 540-687-6144 Custom barns, indoor arenas and garages, is no “perfect” horse, and some flaws see the difference between a fit, mus- cess is much more difficult and less likely to occur. if you can dream it, we can build it! can be overlooked for some athletic cled horse and one that was fat. • Dr. Mike Bowen • Dr. Beth Hood events. For example, a horse with According to Porr, quality or • Dr. Edith Verloop • Dr. Roo Makosky Call Karen Friedel to get started! poor form for a Grand Prix show refinement of the horse is something Are You Protected? 540.554.8239 email: [email protected] jumper might still be used as an un- to evaluate. This takes into consider- For Security and Solar Protedtion der saddle horse or trail horse. 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She described while a stallion masculine, and the visit our website at www.acglasstinting.com www.mbecc.com www.mbecc.com Page 30 Middleburg Eccentric • May 28, 2009 ~ June 25, 2009 Middleburg Eccentric • May 28, 2009 ~ June 25, 2009 Page 31 10.125 x 13.5 ad:Layout 1 05/22/2009 3:21 PM Page 1 TWENTY GOAL You Are Invited to Kick-off the 4th of July Weekend Polo-Style Sales•Rentals•Services 20 Goal Polo Match and Luncheon to Benefit Golden Dreams Therapeutic Riding Center Friday, July 3rd, 2009 at 12:00 noon Virginia International Polo Club Llangollen • 21515 Trappe Road • Upperville, Virginia 20184 Attire: Guests are invited to wear summer white. Enjoy the most exciting polo match of the season featuring two 20-goal teams, a pre-4th of July celebration asado and silent auction under the tent at historic Llangollen, home to Virginia International Polo Club. 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