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Middleburg’s Only Locally Owned and Operated Newspaper Volume 2 Issue 10 January 19, 2006 ~ February 15, 2006 Developments Threaten Upperville Martin Luther King, Salamander Inn & Civil War Battlefield PagePagePage 24 3 Windy Hill are Top on Council Agenda tribute to Martin Salamander Relocation Mike Casey noted that Town Luther King by In a short January 12 Council Elections will be students from the session, the Council also held on May 2, 2006, to fi ll Windy Hill After unanimously adopted a res- the expiring terms of Mayor School Program drew rapt olution to endorse in prin- Tim Dimos, Vice-mayor Aattention, a breath-holding Betsy Davis, Darlene Kirk, ciple a repositioning of the silence, and then cheers (and Salamander Resort and Spa Margaret New, and Mark some tears) from all those on the 342-acre Salamander Snyder. attending this Thursday’s Development property and to Those interested in run- Middleburg Town Council assign town staff to work out ning for offi ce must be resi- Meeting. details with the developer. dents of the Town and fi le Mayor Tim Dimos for- The proposed change of registration forms by Tues- mally accepted art work and plans, outlined in detail by day, March 7, at the Regis- affi rmations on the theme, Salamander last December trar’s Offi ce in Leesburg. “I have a dream” from six 7 and 8, would require less Monday, April 3, is the dead- (Jazzmen Huff, Brendan grading and land disturbance line for voter registration. Martyn, Ann Charity Daly, than the original plan, would Parking Anthony McNeil, Javier Ra- save nearly 16 acres of for- mos, Brieona Huff) Windy The Council unani- est from destruction, accom- mously adopted new park- Hill students, who had modate continued use of the worked on the project and ing policies, designed to property by the Middleburg increase turnover in the presentation with Ameri- Hunt, shift the main entrance Corps volunteers Sara Fough- parking spaces in the main to the Spa away from it’s business district. Increased ner and Chirstina Chun, and neighbors to the north, and Middleburg Town meter rates (50-cents-per- create a buffer zone along hour) and shorter times (a Council Member that northern boundary. Eura Lewis. (See two-hour limit) are projected picture on page Elections for downtown spaces, along 25) Town Administrator with intensifi ed efforts to Continued Page 6 George L. Ohrstrom Jr. Philanthropist and Great Virginia Sportsman Patricia Barraza Vos was so a part of, Mr. Ohr- derstood the family’s love of strom was acknowledged for horses. Mr. Ohrstrom owned eorge L. Ohrstrom his successes and interests in Whitewood Farm in The Jr., fi nancier, scion the worlds of business and fi - Plains and from this stable of the Ohrstrom nance. He was the chairman sprang champions. Take for family, philan- of G.L. Ohrstrom & Co., a instance Ohrstom’s Moss- thropist and great Virginia New York private equity fi rm fl ower. Mossfl ower was a Gsportsman, died October 6 at started by his father, George graded stakes winner who his home in The Plains. Ohrstrom, known in his suc- won her fi rst six races in- Middleburg Mr. Ohrstrom was often cessful youth as “the kid.” cluding the 1998 Hempstead referred to in the mainstream The fi rm owned and grew Handicap (gr. 1). The fi lly Hunt’s 100th press as a “private” man, re- many companies including, went on to run turf, doing clusive, not having sought most famously, Dover Corp., well for herself at Belmont Anniversary the limelight for any of his the Carlisle Companies and and Saratoga. Page 4 deeds, worthy as they were Roper Industries. Further back Ohrstrom of positive notice. Perhaps less famously, successfully campaigned But even if he tried to but no less important to the Comtesse de Loir in France keep his contributions and man himself, was ownership where she was that nation’s actions to himself, here in of the venerable Chronicle champion 3-year old fi lly in Middleburg and around the of the Horse, based here in 1974. He brought her to the Virginia Piedmont his efforts Middleburg. The weekly United States the following A Shade Garden on behalf of horsemen and journal of English equestrian year and she ran and placed sportsmen in general were sports (foxhunting, steeple- well (though never winning) for All Seasons so great that we knew him, chase, hunters and jumpers, in several graded stakes. if nothing else, but by that eventing and dressage) is to According to those close generosity. this day a must-read for the to him though, Ohrstrom’s Page 18 Outside of Middleburg, horsy set. true equine passions were beyond the foxhunting and It would seem a strange the more pastoral pleasures steeplechase circles that he asset except to those who un- of foxhunting and the excite- Continued Page 6

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Middleburg News of Note Environs & New Recognition of the Unison Battlefield ��������� News of Note 3

It’s Your Business 8 May Slow Proposed Development lthough many local might soon end the war. He was so this Department that the known tion. Editors’s Desk 10 residents don’t know it, angry with McClellan’s slow ac- battlefi eld in and around Unison From initial studies of the bat- the lovely countryside tion that he relieved him of com- appears to meet the criteria for tlefi eld area, it now appears likely around Unison, Virgin- mand of the Union Army at Rec- listing on the Virginia Landmark that the high ground north of the Pastimes 12 ia, includes an important battle- tortown four days later. Register and the National Register village was part of the Battle of Afi eld of the American Civil War. The importance of the Uni- of Historic Places.” Unison, including the 95-acre site Parents & Progeny 20 Growing recognition of this fact is son battle, although recognized by Armed with this signifi cant recently purchased by developer likely to make it more diffi cult for some historians, has been gener- state fi nding, the Unison Preserva- Jeff Gould. Gould is attempting to a recently proposed development ally underappreciated until recent tion Society has just submitted a subdivide the hillside into 3-acre Faces & Places 24 to go forward there. efforts by the nonprofi t Unison grant request to the American Bat- parcels under current, but tempo- During the fi rst three days of Preservation Society in review- tlefi eld Protection Program of the rary, county zoning regulations. Things to Do 26 November, 1862, after the battle ing period documents, histories, National Park Service for its as- Because of the state’s action, of Antietam, Jeb Stuart, John Pel- archival materials and newspaper sistance in studying and mapping it is now virtually certain that ham, and 1000 Confederate caval- reports of the battles around Uni- the battlefi eld. The grant would Loudoun subdivision regulations Friends for Life 28 ry held up General McClellan and son. be similar to that given by NPS will require the developer to con- his large Union Army around Uni- After historians from the Vir- to study and map the 1863 cav- duct a full archaeological and his- son long enough for General Lee ginia Department of Historic Re- alry battles of Aldie, Middleburg, torical analysis of the site. To meet to cross over from the Shenandoah sources and the National Park Ser- and Upperville. Trappe resident the high professional standards re- Valley in time to defend Fredricks- vice visited Unison for two days Paul Ziluca led that effort and has quired of such a study will likely burg and the Confederate capital at of discussion and fi eld inspections helped Unison in its application. take months. Further research by P.O. Box 1768 Richmond. President Lincoln had in December, Kathleen Kilpatrick, Unison residents Mitch Diamond, historians under a National Park Middleburg, VA 20118 personally directed McClellan’s head of VDHR, issued a letter Kim Hart and Paul Hodge orga- Service study and mapping grant, 540-687-3200 fax 540-687-8035 advance and hoped cutting off Lee stating, “I am able confi dently to nized the research into the Battle may also help infl uence the out- www.middleburgeccentric.com [email protected] and possibly capturing Richmond, report the professional fi nding of of Unison and the grant applica- come. Cover Photo By Jay Hubbard Continued Page 4 The bronze sculpture of the war-weary Civil War horse in the courtyard of the National Sporting Library by sculptor Tessa Pullan of Rutland, Eng- land. Commissioned by Paul Mellon in 1994 Developments Threaten Upperville Publisher Dan Morrow Editor In Chief Civil War Battlefield Dee Dee Hubbard ~ [email protected] Chief Production Editor Mike DeHart ment by Adrienne Deere Hewitt, a boring landowners have joined that are riding to the defense of Jay Hubbard descendent of the founder of John the battle, calling on the County rural lands are made up of local Contributing Editors “After his victory at the Battle of Antietam in September, 1862, General McClellan was ordered by President Abraham Lincoln to cross the Potomac and give battle to Confederate commander Robert Lisa H. Patterson n late June, 1863, just days Deere Company. Adrienne, who to uphold the law and protect their citizens and those who depend on before Gettysburg, the tragically lost her battle against land. This group stands ready to a vibrant rural economy. Indeed, E. Lee. To counter McClellan’s thrust, Lee dispatched Jeb Stuart to slow the Northern Advance. The fighting peaked at the beautiful town of Unison where the outnumbered and outgunned Confeder- Contributing Writers Patricia Barraza Vos, Alex Cudaback Civil War raged in western cancer nearly 18 months ago, was join in the legal wrangling, if that the vast majority of locals favor ates fought a delaying action for three days until General Longstreet could get into position to defend Fredricksburg and Richmond. Stuart’s successes convinced Lincoln that McClellan would never Tom Neel, Megan Hubbard, Karen Rexrode, Bonnie Deahl, Peter Deahl Loudoun, culminating in the a committed conservationist. In becomes necessary. land-conservation and they are not be the man to lead the Army of the Potomac. At a crucial point in America’s greatest conflict, Lincoln would fire his commander.” Brian & Debi Lichorowic, Mark Tate Battle of Upperville. As Robert 1999 she had a Trust placed on this Besides the Hewitt-Beer Trust alone. The majority of Loudoun’s Katie Leach-Kemon, Wanda K. Crossley Steven Schwartz IE. Lee’s Confederate army moved land to protect its agricultural and property, another citizen group is citizens as well, including new Patrick Brennan north through the Shenandoah Val- historic values. The Trust is now forming in response to a develop- residents, want to see open space, Historian Contributing Photographers Jim Poston, Janet Hitchen ley, JEB Stuart’s cavalry fought to seeking to undo her legacy and to ment threat. Interhorse Farm, a farmland and historic sites pro- shield Lee from probing Union despoil this hallowed ground with 50-acre property adjacent to the tected. Copyright ©2006 All rights reserved. No part of Middleburg Eccentric may be reproduced without forces. Stuart succeeded and Lee sprawl development. For the mo- village of St. Louis is now slated The Board of Supervisors is “Based on careful review of documentation on the significance and integrity of the battlefield in and around the village of Unison by our staff evaluation written permission of the Eccentric LLC. Middleburg Eccentric is not responsible for unsolicited manu- made his way to Gettysburg where ment, the County has held against for 15 sprawling lots. Like the currently working to clean up the team and careful field inspection of the battlefield by our regional staff archaeologist and architectural historian, I am able confidently to report the profes- scripts or artwork. Middleburg Eccentric reserves the the War’s ultimate outcome and it. Hewitt-Beer property, Interhorse mess created by the Virginia Su- right to accept or reject any and all copy. Middleburg sional finding of this Department that the known battlefield in and around Unison appears to meet the criteria for listing on the Virginia Landmarks Register Ecccentric is published monthly on the 3rd Thursday the course of our nation’s history Interestingly, the Trust is rep- contains a portion of the Upperville preme Court by re-instating strong by Middleburg Eccentric LLC. Controlled circula- tion: 42,800 to Loudoun, Prince William, Fauquier & changed forever. resented in this fi ght by Randy battlefi eld. Fortunately, the prop- zoning in western Loudoun. But, and the National Register of Historic Places.” Clarke Counties. The fi elds and pastures along Minchew, Loudoun Republican erty is governed by the County’s at the behest of developers, the We are pledged to the letter and spirit of Vir- Kathleen S. Kilpatrick ginia’s policy for achieving equal housing opportunity Welbourne Road, where a portion Party Chairman and recently an- Village Conservation Overlay majority of the Board is dragging throughout the Commonwealth. We encourage and State Historic Preservation Officer, Virginia Department of Historic Resources support advertising and marketing programs in which of the Battle of Upperville was nounced candidate for the Virginia District whose purpose is to pro- its feet. To stem the land rush, there are no barriers to obtain housing because of race, fought, look much the same today Senate. It’s hard to fathom how tect “the pattern, character and vi- Loudoun citizens should call their color, religion, national origin, sex, elderliness, familial “At this moment, the roads, stonewalls, and many structures “Without significant help from the community, the state, and the “As Goose Creek Association works to coalesce many conservation “I am writing on behalf of the Piedmont Environmental Council status or handicap. as they did in 1863. But that could one makes a compelling Senate sual identity” of Loudoun’s rural Supervisors and tell them to hurry in and around Unison remain as they were in 1862 and have Federal Government, all this historical area could soon be given and preservation efforts to provide a unified voice for conservation/ Board of Directors to express my support for the grant appli- All real estate advertised herein is subject to Virginia’s fair housing law which makes it illegal to all change as a new battle rages electioneering-platform out of de- villages. Hopefully, good sense the process along. They should served me and others as a magnificent laboratory for interpret- over to housing subdivisions and shopping malls. There is no time preservation citizens in this area, we sincerely appreciate the work cation to be submitted by the Unison Preservation Society to advertise “any preference, limitation or discrimination over this historic landscape. stroying Loudoun’s heritage while will prevail and in this instance, a enact the new zoning without ing our nation’s past.” to be wasted. I strongly support this funding request.” of the Unison Preservation Society in making this grant request. the National Park Service. PEC strongly supports this funding because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, el- derliness, familial status, handicap or intention to make A core portion of the Upperville saddling our roads with more compromise might be worked out grandfathering. If the Board lis- Edwin C. Bearss Linda D. Newton, President Thank you for leading this effort.” request for mapping assistance.” any such preferences, limitation or discrimination.” battlefi eld is now littered with the traffi c and our citizens with more to protect the open space and heri- tens, traffi c and taxes will become Chief Historian Emeritus, National Park Service The Atoka Preservation Society Nancy West Katherine “Butter” Strother Christopher G. Miller The newspaper will not knowingly accept ad- vertising for real estate that violates the fair housing wooden stakes and the bright or- taxes. tage values of that property. more manageable and we will have ���� ���� Loudoun Chair Fauquier Chair President, Piedmont Environmental Council law. Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings “As a result of extensive research conducted on cavalry war- “ The National Park Service, American Battlefield Protection Pro- Goose Creek Association Goose Creek Association ���� advertised in this newspaper are available on equal ange fl agging of surveyors. The The Trust and Minchew are We’re often led to believe that saved our agricultural and historic opportunity basis. For more information or to fi le a fare, it is my compelling belief there is scarcely a more pristine gram will give a high degree of authority to the boundaries of this ���� “Our hunt is the oldest organized pack of foxhounds in the housing complaint call the Virginia Fair Housing of- landowner, Hewitt-Beer Trust, threatening to sue, presumably to battles over land-conservation pit heritage for generations to come. and important field of mounted combat in the country left more battlefield and will enhance preservation efforts now and into the “The Commonwealth of Virginia is in danger of losing too many of its fi ce at (804) 367-8530. Toll free call (888) 551-3247. seeks to build 60-90 houses on the bully the County into negotiating outside environmentalists against United States, having been in existence since 1840. We realize For the hearing impaired call (804) 367-9753. Email: unprotected and unrecognized than the vital, significant, and future.” most precious historic features and that is a loss not only for Virginia this is sacred ground for a number of reasons. This landscape [email protected]. Web site: www. property. Ironically, the land was and surrender. They are not unop- local landowners. The truth is that fairhousing.vipnet.org marvelous Unison Battlefield.” O. James Lighthizer, President but also for the Nation as well. We applaud your efforts in Unison.” is virtually unchanged, except for agriculture, since George originally protected from develop- posed, however. Over 30 neigh- in western Loudoun, the cavalries Clark B. Hall, Historian Civil War Preservation Trust Linda Porter Washington enjoyed following his own hounds across it as a ���� ���� Land Trust of Virginia younger man. We strongly support this funding request for map- “If not for the Battle of Unison, the Southern army could have “Preservation of this area is essential. As one of the earliest propo- ���� ping assistance.” been cut in two and destroyed. That is how important this land nents of the Beaverdam Creek Historic Roadways District, now part “The Loudoun County Historical Society encourages the under- Tad Zimmerman is to America’s story.” of the Loudoun County Zoning Ordinance, I strongly support this standing and appreciation of the history of Loudoun County and how Joint Master, The Piedmont Fox Hounds Robert Lee Hodge, Historian funding request.” it is reflected in both Virginia and U. S. history. I strongly support this ���� ���� Anna E. H. Dees funding request.” “On behalf of the Snickersville Turnpike Association I am writing “As an avid history buff and member of the Virginia House of ���� Childs F. Burden, Immediate Past President to express our support for this grant application. Relating to the Delegates, I am writing to express my support for the grant ap- “We greatly appreciate the remarkable work, past and present, of Loudoun County Historical Society Battle of Unison, General Jeb Stuart on 31 October 1862, with plication to be submitted by the Unison Preservation Society to the Unison Preservation Society in helping to preserve this won- ���� the 3rd and 9th Virginia Cavalry, ranged east from Snickersville the National Park Service.” derful countryside in which we live. Thank you for being a forceful “Welbourne has been in my family for 8 generations. Welbourne along the Turnpike to Mountville, surprising a 100-man detach- Joe T. May, 33rd District leader for battlefield preservation in our community.” was visited by Jeb Stuart and John Pelham in late October, 1862. ment of the 1st Rhode Island Cavalry and capturing many.” ���� Paul G. Ziluca We have ‘Oct 28, ‘62’ scratched into one of our windowpanes by Henry G. Plaster “As Chairman of the Loudoun County Board of Supervisors and Chairman. Citizens Committee for the Historic Cavalry a lieutenant in Pelham’s battery. I am writing to support this grant Chairman of the Board, Snickersville Turnpike Association deeply committed to preserving the historical features of Loud- Battles of Aldie, Middleburg and Upperville application.” ���� oun County, I feel this application to be of great importance in ���� Nat Morison “The purpose of this letter is to express the support of the Virgin- defining and preserving Loudoun’s Civil War heritage.” “Fauquier and Loudoun Garden Club has been engaged in pre- Welbourne ia Outdoors Foundation for the proposal of the Unison Preserva- Scott K. York, Chairman, serving the Historic Four Arch Stone Bridge over Goose Creek, ���� tion Society. This work is critical in the Society’s overall efforts to Loudoun County Board of Supervisors located near Atoka, for many years. I strongly support this funding “This work is crucial to the Unison Preservation Society’s overall secure easements to protect the battlefields in the area. ���� request.” efforts to secure easements to protect battlefields and other pristine Leslie H. Grayson “Your grant application for assistance in mapping those battle Linda D. Newton, President farmland in the area.” Director, N. Va. Office, Virginia Outdoors Foundation sites is the first step in defining the hallowed ground around Fauquier and Loudoun Garden Club Chris Needels ���� Unison, and I strongly support it.” President, Mosby Heritage Area ����������

Jim Burton, Loudoun County Board of Supervisors Blue Ridge District ��������������������������������������������������� PAGE 4 MIDDLEBURG ECCENTRIC • JANUARY 19, 2006 ~ FEBRUARY 15, 2006 MIDDLEBURG ECCENTRIC • JANUARY 19, 2006 ~ FEBRUARY 15, 2006 PAGE 5 News of Note Inova Loudoun Hospital Middleburg Hunt’s INTRODUCING Honors Glenwood Park Trustees 100th Anniversary he sound of hounds in Charlotte Noland, founder and chase and the cry of the headmistress of Foxcroft School. huntsman’s horn have This year, the Middleburg Hunt is long echoed across Vir- celebrating its centennial year of WORLD TRADE CENTER ginia, starting with the settlement hunting, proud of having retained Tof the area by the English in the their heritage and the continuation mid-1600s and the formation of of their reputation as one of the the fi rst foxhound club in 1840, top hunts in America. until there are now more recog- In honor of reaching the DULLES AIRPORT at ONE LOUDOUN nized hunts in Virginia than in any hundred-year mark, the hunt is other state. planning a variety of activities The town of Middleburg has this year. On February 4th, Pe- long been thought of as the Hunt ter Winants, former editor of the 14,000 new jobs • 360 acres • 3,000,000 sq ft of office • 1,800 residential units • 600,000 sq ft of retail Capital of not only Virginia, but Chronicle of the Horse magazine, also all of America, with more will give a free lecture on the his- Barney Brittle, Janell Hoffman, Betsy Davis, David Goldberg, Victor duPont, Chuck Hoovler, Cricket Whitner than fi ve hunts located just 15 tory of the Middleburg Hunt at minutes away from town. Howev- the National Sporting Library. In he Inova Loudoun Hos- wood Park Trustee, Mrs. Cricket of his work and the legacy we all er, the focal point of the area is the April, not only will they continue pital Board of Directors Whitner, accepted the commenda- enjoy today.” Middleburg Hunt, which traces its their popular Hunter Pace event, honored Glenwood Park tion on behalf of her father. “My Daniel C. Sands, Master of origins to the great international but also, after an absence of many Trustees Clay “Barney” father thoroughly enjoyed his the Middleburg Hunt for nearly foxhunting match between A. years, there will be a black-tie Brittle, Jr., recently retired Trustee work at Glenwood Park and what forty years, left Glenwood Park in Henry Higginson’s Middlesex and Hunt Ball at the Middleburg Com- TCharles “Chuck” Hoovler, and it meant for the community. He trust as a means of fi nancial sup- Harry Worcester Smith’s Grafton munity Center to celebrate. newly appointed Trustee Victor would be proud of how the Park port for Inova Loudoun Hospital, hounds in 1905. The match was On Sunday, April 30, DuPont for years of service in se- has developed since his tenure,” our community-based, not-for- arranged to settle a dispute be- Middleburg will host its annual curing Glenwood Park’s legacy in observed Mrs. Whitner, “and it is profi t hospital. Thanks to the fore- tween the gentlemen concerning Point-to-Point races at Glenwood the Loudoun Community. with deep gratitude that I accept sight of Glenwood Park Trustees’ the superiority of their respective Park. The races, part of the Vir- In a ceremony at Glenwood this commendation on his behalf. Chuck Hoovler and Barney Brittle English and American packs of ginia Point-to-Point circuit, have Park where trees have been plant- He loved this park. He believed in and assistance of attorney David hounds. Mr. Smith’s American been part of the Washingtonian ed honoring each distinguished the mission of support Glenwood Moyes, Glenwood Park’s legacy hounds decisively won the match. “must-do” list for many years, and recipient of the commendation of Park played in assuring commu- has been secured in permanent Those two weeks of the match, as this year is expected to be even service, the daughter of the late nity health care for the Loudoun conservation easement for perpe- well as the resulting newspaper more exciting, with additional Mr. Erskine Bedford, former Glen- community. We are so very proud tuity. publicity, established Middleburg races and the continuation of the as the axis of Hunt Country, since competitive tailgate contest. the hunting took place largely in The fi rst Saturday of No- the area near the village. vember, Middleburg will host its Piedmont Community Foundation The foxhunters in the area of- Opening Meet at Groveton Farm, fi cially established the Middleburg one of their best fi xtures, and fi - Hunt in 1906, and the Masters of nally culminate the year with the Elects New President Foxhounds Association recog- incredibly popular, annual “Christ- GROUNDBREAKING 2007! GROUNDBREAKING 2007! nized it in 1908. Since 1906, the mas in Middleburg” parade, when t the annual meeting of words of thanks expressed by fel- J. Bradley Davis hunt has gained a reputation for the hounds and over a hundred the Piedmont Commu- low founder and director, Joseph beautiful territory, outstanding riders parade down main street in One World. One Loudoun. New President nity Foundation (PCF) L. Boling (Chairman, President Piedmont Community Foundation hound work by their 40 couple of Middleburg prior to hunting. the directors elected a and CEO of Middleburg Financial American foxhounds, and excel- For more information on One Loudoun--a dynamic and livable community for all of Loudoun County to enjoy will be the destination for county new president, J. Bradley “Brad” Corporation) on behalf of Tim’s lent hospitality. Several famous joining in on any of Middleburg residents and visitors alike, with high-end retail shops, entertainment, conference facilities and fine dining in a pedestrian- ADavis (photo), to succeed outgo- fellow directors and staff of the Virginians have also served as Hunt’s centennial events, please friendly environment with an international flavor. The World Trade Center Dulles Airport will anchor One Loudoun’s town ing president, C. L. “Tim” Dimos Foundation. Masters, including Daniel Cox contact Mrs. John Denegre at 540- (photo). Newly elected president, Brad Sands, founder of Glenwood Park 687-6069, or check the hunt web- center and premier office complex, supported by world-class amenities and a five-star hotel. One Loudoun, to be located Tim Dimos is the Mayor of Davis, is the managing partner and and the Virginia Spring Races, and site at www.middleburghunt.com. at the premier corner of Route 7 and Loudoun County Parkway, is the first and only project in Loudoun County to receive Middleburg and an estate and tax founder of Ridge Capital Partners, the Smart Growth Award from the Washington Smart Growth Alliance. attorney. As a one of the found- L.L.C. in Middleburg, VA. With ers of the Piedmont Community 22 years experience in private eq- Foundation, “Hiz Honor” served uity investing his skill in fi nancial Development that promotes true smart growth ideals, intelligently as president since inception in matters and creating successful Unison Battlefield “ June of 1999 through October partnerships will be key assets as Continued From Page 3 integrated residential and commercial design, and the creation of 14,000 2005 and remains as legal coun- he steps into the top leadership jobs through the development of a World Trade Center is the kind of sel to the Foundation. Tim was role with PCF. His PCF colleagues Patrick Brennan, an historian ums and dusty archives, and I en- the one organization that could who has written about the Battle thusiastically endorse the efforts innovation that our county should be promoting, presented with a gift clock/plaque welcome his knowledge and spirit broadlyC.L. address “Tim” the Dimosescalating so- inscribed with his service dates in which complements the goals and of Unison for Blue and Gray mag- of the Unison Preservation Soci- Bruce Tulloch, Vice-Chairman, Loudoun County Board of Supervisors. ” tribute of recognition for his lead- vision of the 1999 PCF found- cial, educational,Retiring President environmental, azine, wrote in a letter to the Uni- ety to protect the important and ership steadfastly provided as a ers. Brad chose involvement with andPiedmont philanthropic Community necessities Foundation of son Preservation Society: “Histo- endangered battlefi eld that sur- pioneer and visionary in leading PCF because, “Although there are the area and, at the same time, not ry lives here, as it does wherever rounds the village. It is our duty to As Chairman of the Economic Development Committee of the Board of the Foundation over the fi rst six many worthy organizations with compete with other organizations. great moments occur. The land help protect our nation’s historical “Supervisors, I am proud to welcome the World Trade Center years. A spontaneous round of ap- a long history and great service In fact, to the contrary, be collab- around Unison holds resources as resources. We are bound to do no plause for Tim broke out following record, I felt that the PCF was orative and complementary. priceless as any in the great muse- less.” Dulles Airport to Loudoun County. One aspect of our economic development efforts has been to attract international businesses. The selection of Loudoun County for the next World Trade Center would be a significant enhancement to our marketing efforts,” BackCafe Street Lori Waters, Loudoun County Board of Supervisors & Catering A venture of Miller and Smith, and Meridian Group. For more information visit www.oneloudoun.com Serving Lunch and Dinner Monday - Saturday 4 East Federal Street Middleburg, VA 20117 540-687-3122 Catering Office 540-687-3154 PAGE 6 MIDDLEBURG ECCENTRIC • JANUARY 19, 2006 ~ FEBRUARY 15, 2006 MIDDLEBURG ECCENTRIC • JANUARY 19, 2006 ~ FEBRUARY 15, 2006 PAGE 7 News of Note George L. Ohrstrom Jr. Town Council Local newspaper publishers Middleburg Zip Continued From Page 1 Continued From Page 1 join forces Code Survey is now considered the thing to do brary and larger accommodations let people know about alternative ing for the elderly: ripp Muldrow, AICP and to recruit and sustain new retail- amongst foxhunters around the became a necessity. Mr. Ohrstrom parking. Rates will remain un- 1) The Foundation is in com- he move includes pur- years while pursuing new interests Charles Bowles in 2003. Both are Aaron Arnett of Arnett ers, and provide the community world, an honor and a privilege oversaw the purchase of the Vine changed at other meters. petition for over $2,000,000 in chase by the 100-year-old outside of journalism. weekly tabloids. The Culpeper Muldrow & Associates with a thorough understanding of afforded to a lucky few. Hill property, which was to be- New meters and landscaping Federal funding, and a sign of award winning Fauquier The Fauquier Citizen or Citizen is delivered now to 19,300 presented Middleburg the market forces at work in the are also due for installation at the support from the Town would im- Zip Code Survey Findings on Town. The information gleaned What perhaps will be amongst come the site of the elegant and Times-Democrat of the Fauquier Times-Democrat have households, larger than the two TFriday, January 13th at 8:30 AM from the survey will allow the his longest lasting legacies, Ohr- more appropriately-sized home for new Liberty Street Parking lot be- prove it’s application; Fauquier Citizen in Warrenton and been voted Virginia’s Best Large other Culpeper County daily and fore the end of January. 2) The County would be more Tthe Culpeper Citizen county news- Weekly Newspaper 13 times in weekly newspapers combined. in the Council Chambers at the Town and individual retailers/ strom is, along with his father, the newly matured collection. The Middleburg Town Offi ce. Tripp restaurants to target advertising responsible for creating, and NSL now boasts over 12,000 vol- Vultures inclined to waive its fees, (pos- papers. Combined paid circula- annual competitions of the Vir- The sale also includes the Citi- sibly as much as $40,000) if the tion of the two weekly Fauquier ginia Press Association. zen’s real estate and Online digital summarized fi ndings from the zip and marketing efforts. The Main growing, and ensuring at least the umes on horse and fi eld sports. The town continues to try to Town of Middleburg did so; and code studies conducted by Town Street Middleburg Committee is address the problem of roosting County newspapers is 23,000, the Publisher and owner with his publications. near future of the National Sport- The mission of the library 3) The Foundation is a Tax largest of any county in Virginia. family of the Times-Democrat is Times Community Newspa- merchants and restaurants through planning to complete another zip ing Library, also based here in as set forth by its founders is “to buzzards in the Ridgeview area Exempt organization and it’s sta- the Main Street Middleburg Com- code survey the week of January and at the town water tower. A Peter W. Arundel, President of Arthur W. (Nick) Arundel who pers, which bought the Times- Middleburg. serve as a dynamic cultural force tus is up for renewal, this time Times Community Newspapers, lives with his family at The Plains Democrat in 1974 will now pub- mittee in April 2005. He identifi ed 29th and will be asking town busi- combination of carbide cannon by County instead of State au- primary, secondary and tertiary nesses to lend their support. Busi- The NSL was started by in preserving fi eld and turf sports, fi re and air-burst ammunition ap- the purchasing company based in Fauquier County. John Toler, lish 20 newspapers in adjoining Ohrstrom’s father, but George Sr. and the open-space culture vital to thorities. A vote of support by the near Dulles Airport, and Law- will continue as the newspapers readership counties in the North- markets for the Town and its re- nesses should contact Claudia pear to be having little noticeable Town, Windy Hill argued, would tailers. The Zip Code Surveys are Dornin, Economic Development passed away in 1955, not quite a these pursuits, by fostering inter- effect on the birds. rence K. (Lou) and Ellen F. Emer- General Manager and Executive ern Virginia region with a total intended to help existing retailers Coordinator, for more informa- year into the project. George Jr., est and stimulating research and help. son, principal owners of the Citi- Editor. circulation of 300,000. They in- Police Activity Only Town Council member zens, said in a joint statement “no The Times-Democrat, a paid clude the Loudoun Times-Mirror, fi ne tune marketing, help the Town tion. ment and challenges presented by along with his father’s original learning in the sporting culture.” partner in the venture, Alexan- Which brings us to possibly Police Chief Steven Web- Margaret New objected to the changes are planned. Our com- broadsheet newspaper with a cir- Gainesville Times, Clarke Times- steeplechase. ber reported a quiet December in waiver, arguing that the Council mon goal is balanced expansion of culation of 14,400, is celebrating Courier, Rappahannock News, Loudoun County Selected His contributions to steeple- der Mackay-Smith, took over the the fi nal piece of this great sports- Middleburg, with only 91 calls for had no business taking money out these newspapers to become even its 100th Birthday this year. and newspapers in Fairfax County. chase arena were great and yet project and steadily grew it into man’s legacy – land conservation. service. A new full-time offi cer of Town Taxpayers’ pockets and, more compelling for readers.” The Emersons founded the It employs about 300 people. perhaps also frustrating. Appar- the impressive collection it repre- No honest sportsman, no dedi- will be added to the force in Febru- further, that the Town had already They added that the Emersons will Fauquier Citizen, with a paid cir- Terms of the entire transac- as World Trade Center Site ently his longest unfulfi lled goal, sents today. cated horseman, could take part ary. A twelve-year Florida-trained “given” the Foundation some stay involved as regular advisers culation now of 8,600, in 1989, tion, to be effective Jan. 1, 2006, What would it take for the in these pursuits with the passion veteran, the new offi cer will bring $4,000. She termed the motion to the Times papers for at least fi ve and the Culpeper Citizen with were not disclosed. he announcement of as Guy Tozzoli, President of the one might guess one of few such Loudoun County as one World Trade Center Association. unfulfi lled ambitions, was to win young 28-year old to assume such and degree that Mr. Ohrstrom did Chief Webber’s full-time force to to waive the fees “ a poor prec- four. edent.” of the newest sites for In addition, the Governor of the the Maryland Hunt Cup. Five a task and carry it forward with without coming to the conclusion construction of a World State of Vera Cruz, Mexico will be such dedication and vision for that conservation of open space Waiver of Fees for Betsy Davis noted that a waiv- times his horses came close – with Elderly Housing er of fees, strictly speaking, did Upcoming Middleburg Elections Trade Center will be held on Tues- present. Members of the Loudoun his Appolinax given a few shots so many years ahead? The origi- is critical to the enjoyment of all Tday, January 17, 2006. It will be County Board of Supervisors will not “give away” taxpayer money. nal Library essentially consisted that. Thirty years ago he helped A request from the Windy held at Carradoc Hall, 1500 Mar- also be at the announcement. – but the prize proved elusive. Hill Foundation for the waiver Mayor Dimos noted that it was andidates for Mayor or a position on the currently held by: Ohrstrom was a long-time of a few pieces of historical sig- found the Piedmont Environmen- “highly inappropriate” to compare Middleburg Town Council in May must fi le ket Street, Leesburg, Virginia. The World Trade Center nifi cance and a notion that there tal Council, an organization that of $9,900 in development fees Presentations will be given from Dulles Airport at One Loudoun president of the Orange County drew an objection from Council the waiver to funds contributed to candidacy papers by Tuesday, the 7th day of C.L. (Tim) Dimos) Mayor should be a place to one day gath- has grown in strength and stature Windy Hill by the Health Center March 2006 at 7:00 P.M. Candidacy papers Betsy Davis Council Member 8:00-9:00 am. There will be an will offer many opportunities for Hunt and then founder of the Member Margaret New and an opportunity for questions follow- economic growth in Loudoun Bath County Hounds, a private er more. Until 1999 the collection as it has moved forward with its admonishment of New by Mayor Trust. themselves became available this past Monday, Janu- Darlene Kirk Council Member grew but remained in the base- mission to promote and protect The motion to waive the fees Cary 3rd from the Loudoun County General Registrar Margaret A. New Council Member ing the presentations. County. One Loudoun, a project pack based at his farm near Hot Dimos. ment of the little red brick build- the Virginia Piedmont’s rural passed with Council Member in the Offi ce of the Board of Elections, located at 26 Mark T. Snyder Council Member Local, regional, and interna- of Miller and Smith, and Merid- Springs, VA. Ohrstrom brought The non-profi t Windy Hill tional dignitaries will be present ian Group, is the only project in ing that housed (and still does) the economy, natural resources, his- Foundation requested that the Helen Hyre abstaining (because C, Fairfax Street in Leesburg. The Offi ce telephone the celebrated huntsman Melvin her husband did business with the number is 703-777-0548. For Voters, the last day to register to vote in the for this announcement. The Presi- Loudoun County to receive the Poe out of retirement to work Chronicle of the Horse. tory and beauty. town waive its fees for three rea- dents from the World Trade Cen- Smart Growth Award from the At this point a large private sons, over and above the obvious Foundation) and Margaret New The election itself will take place on Tuesday, upcoming Town Election is Monday, April 3, 2006. with the pack. Hunting with them voting against it. May 2, 2006. Positions to be fi lled in the election are ters from Afghanistan and Oki- Washington Smart Growth Alli- collection was donated to the Li- one of promoting lost cost hous- nawa will be in attendance as well ance.

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I took the courses and and productive lives for 20 or more • Stage of greatest potential questions and introduces exercises And, for leisure and balance, he bodies fi t and now, we fi nd, there husband, John and I de- the training experience not only years beyond that milestone. for personal integration of values, to prepare for the coming changes. plays a round of golf each week. are life renewal coaches to help us cided to create a lifestyle confi rmed our transition steps of Researchers have concluded that purpose and actions His coach helps him identify the Alan creates a balanced and ful- re-discover ourselves and identify, that allowed for fl exibil- past years but also offered a won- the 50 to 70 age range is a distinct • Heightened interest in spiri- parts of his job he is passionate fi lling retirement. plan and create a rewarding retire- ity, location choice, and creativ- derful view of the exciting aspects developmental stage with specifi c tual connection about and they learn what Alan As you can see, “retirement ment life. Sity we actually changed careers of this advanced life phase which characteristics: • Expanded creativity refl ect- likes is the chance to create new remade” no longer refl ects the lim- Isn’t it great to live in a time that we otherwise enjoyed very was beginning to touch so many of • Mastery level of develop- ed in arts, nature, service, relation- programs and to collaborate with iting traditional picture of relief or when, psychologists say, we have much. What we didn’t realize at my friends and clients. What a de- ment – the age of wisdom ships and spirituality colleagues. What Alan does not resignation but instead offers an the greatest potential for becoming the time was that we were on the lightful opportunity, I thought, to • Reduced level of external The following sample case like are budget deadlines and expansive view of possibilities the most integrated as individuals leading edge of an evolving trend blend a deep interest in life chang- expectations and life structures or studies demonstrate how retire- weekly travel to the west coast. and choices. Recent fi ndings have after age 50. Most of us will want – we were “Boomers” stepping out es with my coaching expertise. constraints ment is changing. The coach also helps him rec- infl uenced the “makeover” and to enjoy the wider possibilities of traditional patterns to create a As the 21st Century evolves, • Capacity for more expan- In the traditional retirement ognize that his life has been on the highlight our need to acquire new and deeper fulfi llments that the more customized mature life. retirement as we knew it in the sive consideration of wider pos- picture someone like Roy who is fast track for so many years that he lenses when looking at “what’s New Retirement promises, With Then, last year, as I was seek- 20th Century is undergoing a sibilities reasonably comfortable fi nancial- has missed doing things he really next” for this life stage. that in mind, who will we choose ing to enhance the Life Change much-needed makeover. The av- • Period of inner refl ection ly, retires at age 62 and is relieved wants to do – things like playing Our society offers a variety of for our Retirement team? and Transition part of my six year erage age of the fi rst retirement and “taking stock” of priorities to leave behind the stresses of sales the trumpet, an activity he loved resources to help us in the later de- coaching practice, I discovered a in the United States today is 57. • Desire for rediscovery of forecasts, airline travel and budget while in college. He also wants to cades of our life journey. We have Peggy Bonsee, LLC, PCC, Certi- great Retirement Coach Training Thus, we can expect to live active long held dreams and passions deadlines. 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In my opin- (NBC says “Episcopalian”) priest, his fam- Red vs Blue HYPOCRISY dents endanger soldiers and citizens in Iraq? ion the facility will overwhelm the Town ily, parish and bishop. The show is spiteful Tom Pratt By motivating a student to board a fl ight to Baghdad skirt the visa • The continuous mutation of the proj- towards all its characters and downright li- Hypocrisy Hypocrisy by defi ni- If guilt by association authorities and arrive unsupervised and unprepared for a war zone, there- ect – it began as a 40-room inn, then be- belous towards the Episcopal Church. The This Past Week... came a 58-room rural retreat and now is a depiction of every major character as being tion “ two faced, deceptive, is to be used as the criteria by putting himself, and possibly many others in great danger. duplicitous and insincere“. for criticism of President 120-room resort hotel. Under the Memo- either drug involved, sadistic, or sexually il- Is there a more egregious Chavez then surely the Rather than focusing on his exploit, the media should be questioning randum of Understanding (MOU) between licit was capped by the revelation that Dan- Mark Tate - (R) noun? United States is in danger of confi rmed by the Senate and become admirable idea but he will need a lot In the coming months his parents. Parents who provided him with credit cards and a passport the applicant, the Town of Middleburg, and iel’s bishop is having an affair with Daniel’s the Courts newest Justice. With the of help to get this accomplished. But becoming a monarchy be- I will be writing articles cause of the close ties that and assumed he would behave responsibly. the County, still further mutations could father, who just happens to be the retired This past week the US Senate appointment of Chief Justice and the lets hope the GA and the Governor occur. The open-ended nature of the MOU bishop of the same diocese. Nice, huh? The started hearings on President Bush’s pointing out hypocrisy in not only the Bush admin- probable appointment of Judge Alito will also focus on fi xing the already governments, corporations, concerns me greatly lay members of the congregation are por- newest Supreme Court nominee Judge one of President Bush’s lasting lega- existing road problems. I believe one istration but also the Bush Sadly, he did not. Sam Alito. A man by most counts ex- cies will be shape of the Supreme of the messages from the voters was politicians, media, orga- family has with the govern- • The lack of any study specifi cally ad- trayed as smug racists. The only character tremely qualifi ed and highly recom- nized religion, war on terror ment of Saudi Arabia and dressing public safety and pedestrian issues identifi able as a non-Episcopalian in the en- Court for decades to come. Hopefully that we have to start making our roads and other hot button items. Fortunately, when he realized what a frightening situation he was in, mended by American Bar Association. a Court a little more Conservative that work. It is unacceptable for us to spend the Saudi Royal Family. • The lack of precision in the traffi c tire show is the Roman Catholic priest in a Of course this all did not matter to Hopefully by exposing hy- he went through the right door and found people who could and would closely follows the Constitution rather hours in traffi c to travel a distance that pocrisy we can attempt to Miami Herald (6/5/05) study, and the unwillingness of the appli- neighboring parish. He is Italian-American the democrats on the Senate Judiciary than reinterpreting it. should take a fraction of the time. And Chavez “single-handedly” help him return home. committee. put an end to some of it. cant to live within its own traffi c projec- and is revealed to have strong Mafi a ties that This past week the Virginia Gen- the voters are not going to stand for The articles will be packed the Supreme Court tions he does not mind using. At least the show is Lead by Senator Ted Kennedy the eral Assembly convened for the 2006 it anymore. And they will not let the with loyalists. democrats desperately tried to destroy short, to the point and topi- If he had gone through the wrong door and our troops had been faced • The potential economic damage to ex- ecumenical in its offensiveness. session. Governor forget his promise not to Hypocrisy Judge Alito’s character and embar- After what seemed to be a very raise taxes to solve the problem. The cal. I would be pleased with with extricating him from a hostage situation or, worse, he might not isting merchants in the town caused by what The Book of Daniel is ludicrous in its reader response in the form In contrast to the Unit- rass President Bush. The attacks were long political session we have a new state has a surplus of over 1 Billion ed States system where have returned home at all, and those who went to his rescue might have may become traffi c gridlock effort to pack way too many issues into one so absurd they are not worth men- of disagreement, agreement been added to the much-too-high casualty numbers we hear every day. Governor. dollars, rather than spending money on and suggestions for future the President makes Su- The applicant, Prem Devadas, has in- rectory. The talents of Aidan Quinn as the tioning. They were vicious enough In the last campaigns the voters new programs transportation should be preme Court nominations, to make Judge Alito’s wife leave the related articles. dicated that consideration is being given to priest, Daniel, and of Ellen Burstyn as his were very clear about the need for a priority. The fi rst in the series Venezuela’s elected Na- War is tough enough without children making a game of getting to hearing room crying. The irony of solutions to Northern Virginia’s trans- Unless of course the Governor tional Assembly selects the shift the inn’s location closer to the Town. I bishop are pitifully wasted. This is a nasty Senator Kennedy leading the attacks concerns Latin America the battlefi eld. Parents take note: this may be a one-in-a-million situa- certainly hope that is true as it indicates that little piece of work that deserves the wide- portation crisis. Our new Governor would like to refund that last tax in- and United States relations magistrates from a list of about character and ethics says a lot has promised he would fi x the crisis crease that was going to save us from candidates pre-selected by tion, but it’s worth it to take a minute to discuss with your kids how many the applicant has fi nally listened to some of spread condemnation it has received. Tom about the democrat’s leadership in - Venezuela and President people can be put at risk by a stupid decision like this. , without raising taxes but we have impending doom. Hugo Chavez in particular. a committee of representa- the concerns raised by citizens outside the Shales’ review in the Washington Post had the US Senate. Judge Alito came out heard that before. More impressively tives of the offi ces of the Town. I hope that a fruitful conversation it just about right: “I cannot recall a series of the hearing largely untouched by he has said he will seek to link land January 18. Condeleeza human rights ombudsman, the attacks. He will almost surely be use and transportation decisions. An Middleburg Eccentric welcomes and encourages Letters to the Editor. Letters must between the two groups ensues. in which a greater number of characters Rice addressing Senate for- the attorney general and the be signed and include writer’s name, address and daytime phone number. Please sub- It appears to me that Supervisor Burton seemed so desperately detestable – a series eign relations committee. comptroller general. Seems mit letter via email: [email protected] or P.O. Box 1768, Middleburg VA 20118 has been attentive to detail, objective and with a larger population of loathsome dolts. “We are very concerned a more fair system than that about a democratically of the U. S. And as an aside; forthright in his examination and criticism There ought to be a worse punishment than George Crosses His Fingers elected leader who governs the Venezuelan Supreme of the Salamander project. I appreciate and cancellation for a show that tries so hard to in an illiberal way” (re- Court has refused to this applaud his efforts. be offensive... ferring to President Hugo day to prosecute the mili- That said, I am encouraged by the latest The Episcopal Church’s motto is “The Chavez) tary offi cers who temporar- Letters to the Editor Dan Morrow - (D) . . . a little. McCain’s anti-torture amendment. Salamander proposal to move most of the Episcopal Church welcomes you.” Episco- Hypocrisy ily overthrew the elected Bill Frist’s insider-trading trou- His betrayal of John McCain, John What she really is say- buildings within the current town limits and pal congregations tend to be inclusive of a Chavez government in the To the Editor: pression, I believe (and one with which I do The President has been crossing bles have been totally eclipsed by the Warner, and roughly 90% of the U.S. ing is that an elected leader 2002 coup. Can you imag- not disagree), is that the majority has chosen I look forward to working, as a town coun- wide spectrum of people with a range of his fi ngers a lot during the new year, Abramoff scandal. (Well, there’s Tom Senate doesn’t really “count.” attempting to redistribute Your criticism of Supervisor Jim Bur- and it seems to be working for him . ine if a coup was attempted to focus solely on the opportunity to obtain cil member, with Salamander to preserve theological and ethical convictions. Howev- Delay’s resignation, and the sound of He also didn’t really mean it wealth and political power in this country and the Su- ton (Middleburg Eccentric, December 15, . . whether he crosses them in front or Republican knees knocking from K when swore to God to uphold the law to 80% of Venezuelans liv- a new sewer plant in exchange for annexing the natural resources outside the town limits er, if “Daniel” is intended as satire, it fails, behind his back. preme Court refused to 2005) was unwarranted and without merit. through implementation of a thorough con- mostly because it is so mean-spirited. Other Street to the Congress to the Naval . . . even those requiring a court or- ing in poverty and urging prosecute those involved? Jim has consistently led the struggle for 252 acres of land and allowing construc- He crosses ‘em in front, of course, Observatory grounds . . . but even a der before (or soon after) the govern- other Latin American coun- servation easement. There is an opportunity satirical shows – “Desperate Housewives” for luck. I am sure they would all responsible land use policies and their im- tion of a 120 room resort with spa, in addi- President’s crossed fi ngers can’t save ment could tap your phones, or check tries to follow this example be up for impeachment by for us to reach an agreement that will benefi t comes to mind – get away with extreme be- The New Orleans disaster turned EVERYONE.) your library records, or monitor your plementation in Loudoun County. To sug- tion to 49 houses and other “amenities”, to and also attempting to unite Congress. the exclusion of thoroughly examining the us both and I will work for what I perceive haviors because the writers demonstrate an out to be a lucky indeed for the Bush- No one’s thinking much about emails, or track your work on line. the continent in fi ghting off gest he doesn’t know what is happening on ites, with no winter hurricanes . . . and When totalitarian na- negative aspects of the development or the to be the best interests of the town, as I have empathetic affection for their characters. No Valerie Plame, because we’re investi- How does a President get away U. S. exploitation and dom- Route 50 is ludicrous – he has been a mem- since joining the town council. such empathy is evident from this show. For long-term projections reducing the city gating who blew the whistle on secret with that? How can he insult the inance is a threat to U.S. in- tions such as Saudi Arabia opportunity for alternate means of solving to half its pre-Katrina size or less, its prisons and even more secret warrent- courts, insult the congress and escape and China “play ball” with ber of and attended virtually every meeting anyone who cares at all about the Episcopal terests. That does not sound of the Route 50 Traffi c Calming Task Force the utility problems in the town. pro-Democratic black population scat- less wiretaps. with less than a slap on the wrist? “illiberal” to me. U. S. corporations we em- Margaret New Church, “Daniel” might feel like a back al- tered to the winds, and hopes for an brace them. since its inception and has worked tirelessly I quote from Jim’s December newslet- Avian fl u hasn’t killed anyone To paraphrase one of the defen- ter: Middleburg, VA ley mugging. Anyone who wonders if the all-whiite, Carmel-by-the-Gulf-style HERE . . . yet . . . and if we’re lucky, dants at Nuremberg: ‘Easy! Tell ‘em Washington Post’s Fred Hypocrisy in opposition to the CPAM proposals which restoration, moving forward apace. Hiatt (5/30/05) “Chavez is Salamander Inn show depicts what Episcopalians are really a tree won’t fall on the GW Parkway if they’re under attack! Then denounce When democratically would allow as many as 28,000 houses in like is encouraged to visit any Episcopal Score one (or is that two) for the GOP. we have to evacuate the capitol . . . or your opponents as unpatriotic, or eroding the institutions on elected leaders of coun- At the December 6th Board meeting an To the Editor: Osama is still missing and opium which democracies depend the Route 50 corridor. church. See for yourself. bring in relief supplies. worse, guilty of exposing the country tries with assets attractive Regarding his criticism of the town 8-person majority approved the Inn’s Spe- A Bishop’s Subjective Refl ections on production is up in Afghanistan, but Cross your fi ngers for good luck! and its troops to danger. Works every because of his close ties to to us refuse to succumb all that’s been eclipsed in Afghanistan Fidel Castro. Wall Street council, my understanding is that he was cial Request to allow for traffi c heavier than The Book of Daniel And cross ‘em when you’re not exact- time.” to U. S. hegemony and U. 600 average vehicle trips per day. I was the The best thing that can be said about The Right Rev’d Martin G. Townsend coverage by the latest earthquake’s ris- ly telling the truth. Martin Luther King weeps. Journal (4/1/05) labeled S. corporate interests they referring to the failure of the majority of Chavez a “Castroite” and lone vote against the application. I voted NBC’s new Friday night show, The Book Interim Rector ing winter casualties. Observe, for example, George’s are treated as enemies and council to examine and understand all the Trinity Episcopal Church Fidel’s cozy with some of South fi ngers-crossed-behind-his back “sign- claimed Venezuela is now a sometimes deposed with impacts of the Salamander project. His im- No for the same reasons I have expressed of Daniel, is that it is so bad it cannot pos- of America’s largest oil producers, but, ing statement.” He didn’t really mean “Cuban province” our assistance. over and over again. sibly last more than a couple of weeks. The Upperville, VA lucky for us, gas prices have dropped it when he signed the law containing Continued Page 23 a working chefs market

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That’s stovetop over medium heat for the hat do you think of when you hear the name Americana. Rockwell was considered an illustrator and his Wyeth, as perhaps one of the Polish Kielbasa is a delicious delicacy that can under $2.50 a pound. I also sent a box to each to my broth- same amount of time. Norman Rockwell? How about N.C. Wyeth art made it to the masses. Saturday Evening Post covers greatest illustrators of all time, only come from age-old recipes and careful ers, whom I know considered this the best present under the Kielbasa with Polskim Sosie or Charles Schulz? Do you think of a paint- were seen by just about every American and these images has touched all of you who have ever had your nose burbur-- production by master butchers and chefs. Hillshire Farms tree - stinkiest, but the best! I guess we need help. (Kielbasa in Polish Sauce) ing style, the work they produced, their infl u- still charm us today. Think of visiting a doctor’s offi ce and ied in great books such as Robinson Crusoe, The Last of Wdoes not qualify. It’s some type of meat that is fl avored to Feel free to call or go online http://www.hapskielbasa. ence on thousands of people or do you even think of them there on the wall seeing Rockwell’s “Doctor and Doll”, the Mohicans, Robin Hood, The Mysterious Stranger, The taste something like the real deal. I am always uninspired com and drop my name. Tell Leonard you want the “Li- 1 cup Water Was artists at all? All of these names are very famous artists. with the doctor’s stethoscope held to a young girl’s doll. Scottish Chiefs or Treasure Island, just to name a few. If when cooking with it because when you cook with the real chorowic gift pack”. He’ll treat you right. After he stops 1 cup Beer (lager or ale) thing it’s hard to go back to an imitation. Like so many laughing. Good people. 1 whole Kielbasa Ring, Wedding if you can fi nd “Artists? I never thought of them that way”, you may being It’s there because his paintings give us comfort. Visit the the words to all of these books written years ago, brought things epicurean I guess. Here are two of the easiest and beloved dishes to try if 2 Med Onion, sliced saying and it’s fair that you think of them as illustrators. Rockwell Museum in Stockbridge, MA. and you will with- us great stories, N.C. Wyeth’s paintings brought them to life Defi nition: [kihl-BAH-sah; keel-BAH-sah] Also called you’re lucky enough to have a nice Kielbasa in your fridge. 2 whole Garlic cloves, crushed But, is an illustrator an artist? You bet and many are among out question, see great art. and affected how many of these characters would be seen kielbasy or Polish sausage, this smoked sausage is usually They’re passable with Hillshire but the point is the right fl a- 1 tbs Butter the best. The same could certainly be said for Charles Schulz, and portrayed in the movies, plays and even cartoons that made of pork, though beef can also be added. It comes in vor seep from the Kielbasa is what truly makes the dish. 1 tsp Flour (more or less and needed) Let’s start with looking at what an illustrator does, (not whose Peanuts characters are still part of our everyday followed for years to come. Many of these powerful paint- chunky (about 2 inches in diameter) links and is usually Hoppin’ Joshu 2 tbs White Vinegar “is”, but does). An illustrator’s primary function is to pro- life. It’s very easy to not even think of Schulz as an artist ings, grand in scale, can be seen at the nearby Brandywine sold precooked, though an occasional butcher will sell it Joshu is Polish for John, so this is my take on the classic 1/2 tsp Beef fl avored base duce art that is narrative by nature, tells a story, picture is at all. Well, he was an illustrator too, but trust me, he was a Museum in Pa. It’s worth the trip and N.C. Wyeth’s art fresh. Kielbasa can be served whole or cut into pieces as Hoppin’ John which alternatively contains ham. It’s been 2 tbs Sugar worth a thousand words. The very nature of these paint- great artist. He was so good, he brought his subject matter, is among the best I have ever seen. Narrative yes, but so part of a dish. said that eating black-eyed peas on New Year’s Day brings ings or this art’s purpose, (all art has a purpose right?), is to “characters”, to life. We don’t think of Snoopy as a marker great. There are many types of Kielbasa that can be purchased one good luck for the New Year. In a large cast iron pan, add the water and beer and bring infl uence the masses and the best way to do that is through including Dried, Kiska, Big Party and Wedding. The Wed- to a boil. Add the Kielbasa, onion and garlic and simmer for drawing, we barely can even see him as a dog, he’s almost These three names are but a few of the many great il- ding Kielbasa is my favorite. The cuts of fresh meat inside 1 tbs Olive Oil 20 minutes. Strain the onions and set aside while retaining reproduction. Reproduction of an image in advertising, human! Schulz was certainly a storyteller too, but his art lustrators and yes, great artists that have touched us through the already lean pork sausage are bigger and chunkier than 1 Cup Kielbasa, sliced into medallions the liquid. magazines covers, books, comics, greeting cards, product simply made him. Was it art, well, let’s think about this. If their art. Their art is, in my opinion, as important as many all the others, smoked to perfection and contains a bit more 1 Med Onion, sliced In a separate saucepan, brown the butter and blend in labels, billboards and a whole host a licensed or branded you had an nicely framed, original sketch of Charlie Brown of the most famous artists you know. A different purpose garlic than the usual suspect. As a kid, we’d do weddings 2 whole Garlic cloves, crushed the fl our. Slowly add 1 strained cup of the liquid from the objects that we all buy by the millions, has been going on with Snoopy by his side, would you hang it or toss it in maybe, but their images are every bit as infl uential, inter- and banquets where we served over 300+ lbs of Kielbasa in 1 cup Black-eyed peas, soaked & rinsed Kielbasa pan. Stir toughly. Stir in the vinegar and the beef for years. Its heyday really began before photography grew the closet as just a goofy comic character? Would its value esting and are certainly art. Interesting too, they all seem to a couple hours! Tons of the stuff. The neighborhood (and 1/2 cup Brown Rice base and sugar and add the strained onions. Add liquid un- in this area and now the computer has its part too, but is any make a difference to you? Yes, I think it would and by the have museums! me) would smell for a week. 1/2 cup Wild rice til desired thickness is achieved. Serve the Kielbasa with of it art? Well, yes, it all is. Is it fi ne art, well, not all, but way, the Schulz Museum is in Santa Rosa, CA. Hapanowicz Brothers Market in upstate NY is a place 2 tbs Parsley, fresh & chopped boiled potatoes and smother everything with the sauce. much of it is and some of it is the best. Are you thinking N.C. Wyeth, I’ve heard that name, Tom Neel 540-364-4401 or www.tomneeelstudio.com and where the Kielbasa runs like the salmon of Capistrano (a 1 tsp Tabasco or other hot sauce (feel free to Norman Rockwell could be considered a great portrait who’s he? Hum, let’s see there’s Andrew Wyeth, I’ve heard now also at Trowbridge-Lewis Galleries, Middleburg. line from one of my favorite movies). Like me, if you’ve get religion here) What’s Good In Town This Month: tried different Kielbasas and experienced the best, you’ll 1/4 tsp Cayenne (red) pepper, ground The Middleburger at Mello Out on Federal Street is a understand what makes Hapanowicz Kielbasa something 1/2 tbs Sea salt noble lunch treat. Fresh Panini made of Roast Beef, Gor- special. 4 cups Water gonzola, Red Peppers and red onion sandwiched with my In 1916, Anna and Walter Hapanowicz bought a gro- bread of choice, of which there are several varieties, tomato GiveGive CreCreditdit WheWherere CreCreditdit is DuDuee Cracking the cery business on Nichols Street in East Utica, NY. In 1924, Heat the oil in a heavy 2 qt ovenproof casserole over rosemary. Hungarian Mushroom Soup is also a winner. Seventh Inning Stretch after eight successful years, the couple opened a second medium heat. Add the Kielbasa, onion, garlic and sauté un- Just the right amount of fresh (not canned) mushrooms in a white wine, onion, sour cream and milk base. Check out Top 10 market in West Utica and the two stores continue to fl ourish til the onions are golden. Alex Cudaback Alex Cudaback today producing its 100 year old recipe famous Kielbasa Add to the casserole the Black Eye Peas, brown and the Soup of the Day as they do them from scratch. You can’t and post-season and com- and homemade cold cuts. wild rice, parsley, Tabasco, cayenne, sea salt, water and go wrong. ing out the other end as Knowing my wife and I were spending Christmas in mix. ive the Redskins credit: after stumbling and bum- a Super Bowl Champion nly months after joining the ranks of Ted Le- Florida with my Mom, and knowing that we wanted her Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Bring all ingredients to bling their way to a 5-6 start, the Burgundy and needs three better-than- onsis and Abe Pollin as a major league owner, to make “her” Borsch soup like she does every year (sour boil on stovetop. Comment or catastrophes? [email protected] Gold somehow found it deep within themselves average parts: offense, Sheila Johnson is already making her presence More recipes - mbecc.com/fbts to reel off six straight, magical victories. defense and special teams. felt. cream based soup with potatoes, Wedding Kielbasa, dill, Cover and bake in the oven for 50 -60 minutes or until They won at home. They won on the road. They won Right now the ‘Skins have chopped egg, etc), I called Leonard Hapanowicz, one of the all the liquid has been absorbed by the peas and rice and Gpretty and they won ugly. They won by playing as well as only got two of those three Johnson found herself second only to Maria Sharapo- Ova, the 18-year-old, 6-foot-2-inch, blond tennis prodigy they could realistically be expected to play in each and ev- parts. Gregg Williams has ery situation. Over the last two months these Redskins dug coached up a solid de- from Russia, in a recently released ranking of the 10 most as deep as any Redskins team has ever dug. fense, a defense that spent much of the season keeping the powerful women in sports. Local Authors Brunch So for that, each and every bit of it, all of Washington team in games that otherwise would’ve slipped away. The Dan Weil, a 23-year veteran of the sports beat and the uring the celebration of Books & Crannies’ should be proud. The ‘Skins of old may not be back, but special teams play has been solid if unremarkable, and at ranking’s author, admits that while, “there was no formu- their heart is back, and that is itself a giant leap for any times as opportunistic as any top unit in the league. la,” to the ranking, including Johnson was, “really a no- fi rst anniversary, the bookstore hosted a team. The worst kept secret in a town known for an inabil- brainer.” brunch for local authors. Owners Pat Daly The problem with all that, in simplest terms, is that the ity to keep secrets is that the offense is the Achilles heel Bob Dorfman, Executive Creative Director at Pickett Redskins, in their current confi guration, are maxed out. 10- of this Redskins team and has been for the last two years. Advertising in San Francisco, was quoted by Weil as say- and Genie Ford wished to express their appre- 6, a Wildcard berth and the second round of the playoffs are To be fair, the offense hasn’t been good enough for longer ciation to the authors for their overwhelming support of the pretty much all this team can realistically expect. than that, but let’s just look at this current, Joe Gibbs built ing, “in some sense Johnson is more powerful than the ath- letes on this list.” Dbookstore during its fi rst year in business. The event gave If Dan Snyder, Joe Gibbs and Gregg Williams are seri- offense. The second worst kept secret is quite simply this. ous about taking this team to the next level, if they are seri- (Pay attention now, because with all the re-birth, lovefest, In addition to Sharapova, those athletes include Annika customers an opportunity to visit with their favorite local ous about being in this for the long haul, if they are serious mumbo-jumbo tripe being spouted around here it might be Sorrenstam and Michelle Wie of the LPGA, the Williams authors who personalized copies of their books for holi- about putting another Lombardi Trophy in the trophy-case a little hard to hear.) The offense is not going to get to the sisters of the WTA, and Danica Patrick, this past year’s at Redskins Park, then these men need to sit down, take a next level with Mark Brunell at quarterback. IT. WILL. day gifts. To commemorate the occasion, each author was Indy Racing League rookie of the year whose fourth-place- long, hard look at the team they have put together, and ac- NOT. 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Karen Rexrode of pure white that look their best leaves that are topped by pale are Euphorbia wulfenii, E. amyg- ing much hybridization. I suspect against the lush green backdrop. green fl owers. The fl owers are not daloides ‘Purpurea’ and Euphor- that in the next 5 years epimedium spent many years with a February is usually the month that true fl owers. What appear to be bia amygdaloides var. robbiae. will be as common a perennial as shade garden fi lled with hos- snowdrops begin to bloom. Arum petals are actually sepals and they Flowers on all three are acid green astilbe. This is a good thing since tas, astilbes and a few ferns. bulbs can be and will ar- they grow so well for us. The transformation from interspersed, rive in April. Include lots of hardy cycla- lush summer growth to little more the highly For winter men, Cyclamen coum fl owers in Ithan an undulating bed of mulch v a r i e g a t e d you will be the dead of winter, often January in winter left me disappointed. I foliage types pleased with and February! Their foliage is experimented with heuchera (cor- are preferred, their foliage, gone by June, summer dormant, albells) and tiarella (foamfl ower). sending up a rich gray- returning in September and re- Longfield Mulberry There was a little more winter col- their leaves green to dark maining all winter. The hardy cy- or, a smattering of semi-evergreen in the fall purple and clamen display handsome leaves Middleburg, Virginia Middleburg, Virginia foliage, but not enough. Over the and remain- black-green all winter long and I would have years I’ve made it a point of ob- ing handsome respectively. them even if they never fl owered. Built in 1986, stone house with slate and metal roof, 4 True Middleburg location, minutes from town, surrounded by large estates. Stately brick Georgian Circa 1965, completely serving gardens in the winter and all winter Reserve Small plants that grow from un- bedrooms, 4 1/2 baths, 3 fireplaces, hardwood and onyx updated and enlarged by current owners. 4 bedrooms, large studio, 6 full baths, 7 fireplaces, paneled library, spectacular have learned that there is no short- long. Arums a spot for derground tubers, they are slow floors, and rear flagstone terrace. 96.73 gently rolling, mostly entrance hall, exquisite detail throughout, high ceilings, lovely molding. Improvements include 22 x 50 inground pool, age of interest from foliage and exhibit one e p i m e d i u m to establish. In time they will seed open acres with mountain views. Improvements include a new pool house with kitchenette, spa, and entertainment area, 3-stall barn, brick tenant house. 75 gently rolling fl owering plants, especially in our of the most or barrenwort and colonize. Add a half a dozen zone 7. Now I design a shady gar- unique forms with ever- rohdeas or Sacred Lilies for their 5-car garage, inground pool and spa, and cattle barn. $4,400,000. acres, with 35 acres of potential pasture, landscaped lawns with sweeping views of the Blue Ridge Mountains. $4,200,000. den for interest in all seasons and of variega- green foliage long, evergreen, rigid leaves, they winter is just as important as the tion, techni- and fl owers require a protected site, away from other months. Filled with semi- cally referred in March and winter wind. Iris reticulata bulbs evergreen and evergreen perenni- to as bubble April. Enjoy must be planted in fall but don’t als, the study in greens alone is of variegation. the foliage of hesitate to include them in your great interest with olive greens to The leaf sur- e p i m e d i u m shady garden for they will fl ower blue-greens and black-greens. The face contains until late Feb- in February with fl owers that pre- world around will turn drab and pockets of ruary and then cede foliage. With multiple variet- brown but a well designed shade air and these cut it off at ies of Iris reticulata the show will garden can still serve as a focal areas appear ground level. continue well into March. In March point in the landscape. more silver or The fl ower- the primroses begin and I consider A planting of Vinca minor white. Taller ing shoots un- this one of the fi nest harbingers of ‘Miss Jekyll’ does a great job as an plants for coil at ground spring! With the arrival of March, evergreen groundcover. Dainty fo- mid-border or level and rise the dreary days will have come to liage with small white fl owers car- back would with fl owers an end. Sounds of spring peepers pet the ground in March and freely be helleborus, that precede will fi ll the evenings and the rest exhibit a few open fl owers in vari- I prefer Hel- spring foli- of the garden will begin to green ous growing seasons of the year. leborus foetidus which has been in remain on the plant through April. age. This drought tolerant peren- up. The passing of winter days Underplant with snowdrop bulbs bloom for me since late October. For contrast plant a number of eu- nials is one of my favorites for may even be missed, the garden or galanthus for late winter blooms Upright stalks hold medium green phorbias, the three most handsome all year interest and is undergo- was lovely. Brickland Yard 23650 Grasty Place Morven Delaplane, Virginia Middleburg, Virginia Markham, Virginia Beautiful views from every window. This completely Wonderful location, minutes to town but very private Morven is a meticulously restored neoclassical house, updated home has 2 separate master suites with 3 lot. Country colonial built in 1997, large front porch, 4 stucco over stone begun in 1819. A two-story addition additional bedrooms. Renovation includes the new bedrooms, 4 1/2 baths, fireplace in living room, open includes a kitchen with fireplace and seating area. e th kitchen with upgraded appliances, new baths, hardwood floor plan with tons of light, rec. room in basement, 3 Situated on 62 acres of open pasture and paddocks. e hav e re floors, extensive custom trim and new windows car garage. House is in excellent condition. $1,250,000. Improvements include 4-stall barn with heated tack W cip throughout. Hardiplank siding and the new all weather room, laundry, and wash stall. The original brick kitchen e deck minimizes maintenance of this immaculate has been turned into a comfortable guest house. Close to TEA ANYONE? f property of 20+ acres fenced for horses with two run-in many hunt territories. Listed on the National Register of What more civilized way to spend the day but with a pot of tea? Join Market o sheds. $1,400,000. Historic Places. Additional land available. $2,800,000. Salamander every third Wednesday of the month on the second floor for a lovely tea r buffet! We will offer two seatings at 1:00 pm or 3:00 pm as well as a lovely selection of y savory items and sweets. $25 per person, advanced reservations required. o BRUSH UP ON YOUR WINE SKILLS u Join us on Wednesday, January 25th for the first of many wine seminars in the Market. Join Chef r Vaughn and wine expert Jason Bise from the Country Vintner as they taste their way through regions w of France, Oregon, California and Virginia with paired delights from the Markets kitchen. Please i call to make a reservation and receive more information. nt ! WHAT'S NEW er blahs Stop in the Market and let our knowledgeable team cheer you up and send you home with some tasty Tallwoods new recipes we have whipped up just for this time of year. Pick up a cooking class schedule and get 2006 COOKING CLASSES Delaplane, Virginia out and meet some new friends! Remember to ask about our freshly prepared sandwiches. We have Upcoming dates include: some new selections for you to try! Don’t miss them! Charming stucco home in wooded setting in Delaplane NEW DATE! Greenfields on 11 very private acres. High ceilings, and large windows 36643 Leith Lane BREAKING NEWS - DATE CHANGE FEBRUARY 21 fill the house with natural light. Living areas and master White Post, Virginia Middleburg, Virginia Bring your sweetie to our Chocolate Chocolate Everywhere cooking class on February 21st. Todd Gray "CHOCOLATE CHOCOLATE EVERYWHERE" suite are located on the main level with generous room will be here! We will teach you how to make German Chocolate Mousse, Coconut Macaroons with Finely crafted 4 bedroom, 3 1/2 bath house built in 2003. sizes and lovely millwork. $990,000. Small horse property in a great location near Foxcroft School. MARCH 14 3,800+ square feet. Top of the line windows, doors, and Traditional home with cedar clapboard siding. 3 bedrooms Bittersweet Chocolate and Hot Chocolate with Pistachio and Espresso Biscotti. We'll have some of the "CELEBRATE ITALY - PASTA AND RISOTTO 101" Market’s special Antipasto as well as assorted Artisanal cheese and Crostini while we are cooking. Call appliances; custom cabinets, granite counters, kitchen upstairs. Spacious kitchen, large family room, sunroom and now for reservations! For reservations – call 540.687.8011 ext. 23 fireplace, great room with vaulted ceilings and fireplace. formal dining and living rooms. Lots of light and great views Oversized 2 car garage. 2.73 mostly open acres. of surrounding farms. Additional living space and fourth Southern exposure opens to views of land in conservation bedroom on lower level. 3 bay garage, 5 stall center aisle barn, easement and the Blue Ridge and Massanutten. $885,000. 2 paddocks and a bluestone arena on 3.5 acres. $895,000. 200 WEST WASHINGTON STREET MONday - Sunday MIDDLEBURG, VIRGINIA 20117 11 am - 7 pm Full Service TELEPHONE 540.687.8011 WWW.MARKET-SALAMANDER.COM P.O. Box 1380 (540) 687-5588 Middleburg, Virginia 20118 www.sheridanmacmahon.com Metro (703) 478-1806 PAGE 20 MIDDLEBURG ECCENTRIC • JANUARY 19, 2006 ~ FEBRUARY 15, 2006 MIDDLEBURG ECCENTRIC • JANUARY 19, 2006 ~ FEBRUARY 15, 2006 PAGE 21 Parents & Progeny Patricia A Johnson to Read at Give the Gift of Life Kidzart Comes to Middleburg Foxcroft School Poetry Festival Foxcroft School Day Students new art experience oil-based pastels the KidzArt port- Sponsor Blood Drive is spreading through folio is fi lled with imaginary crea- Loudoun County. Kid- tures, ceremonial clay masks and atricia A. Johnson, win- lottesville, graduated from Vir- fter you’ve given and annually at the Middleburg zArt, a creative arts banana splits. ner of the 1999 Sonia ginia Tech and Brown Univer- received all the pres- school, will be held from 1 p.m. program for children, is now be- The KidzArt program meets Sanchez Award and the sity, where she earned a Master’s ents the holiday season to 7 p.m. in the FoxHound Au- ingA offered at schools, community or exceeds the National Standards 2001 Catalyst Prize, in Creative Writing. A former brings with it, perhaps ditorium, located in Foxcroft’s centers, libraries and other nearby for Art Education. kicks off Foxcroft School’s 2006 Foxcroft teacher, Deal has had you can gift one more, truly cru- main schoolhouse. Appoint- locations. With recent studies emphasiz- PPoetry Festival Friday, Jan. 20 a number of poems published in Acial gift: Blood. Foxcroft School’s ments may be scheduled by call- The energetic, dedicated ing the critical role of the arts in with a reading at the school’s Au- literary magazines. The public is Day Students, led by student pre- ing 540-687-4322 or emailing teaching staff is headed by Wendy a child’s development more and drey Bruce Currier Library. Vis- welcome to hear her read at 9:00 fects Amy Lucas of Leesburg and [email protected]. Lucas, Green, owner of KidzArt and resi- more parents are offering this ex- iting poet Sharon Deal will read a.m. Saturday in the Library. Emily Wheelwright of The Plains, Wheelwright and local students dent of Loudoun County. She was perience to their children. from her work Saturday morning. At 10:30 a.m., the annual invite you to help replenish de- will welcome donors and assist looking for a program that gave The Middleburg Community The festival also includes a stu- Foxcroft “Poetry Slam” will be pleted supplies at a Blood Drive the Red Cross in this crucial com- her the chance to contribute to Center, KidzArt newest site, will dent “Poetry Slam,” and readings held in the Library. A “Slam” is an on Monday, Jan. 30. munity service. the community and KidzArt met be offering programs for both pre- by Foxcroft community members. informal approach to sharing po- The drive, one of three held her criteria. “KidzArt is an en- school and elementary age kids Johnson, who lives in Elk etry -- the let-your-hair-down and riching experience for any child. starting in January. “We’re excited Creek, Va., is the author of Spirit get-the-audience-involved kind of I watch my student’s excitement about offering our KidzArt Pro- Rising and Stain My Days Blue as reading that has become popular Middleburg Elementary News when presented with each week’s gram at the Middleburg Commu- well as the 1996 National Poetry in college towns and coffee houses curriculum and really enjoy the nity Center” says Wendy Green,” Slam Champion. Her work, which across the nation. Inspired by the t the Open House who reside outside the attendance resulting brainstorming sessions. The Middleburg Community has draws on her collection of oral his- festival’s fi rst few Slams, Foxcroft scheduled for the boundary to attend Middleburg Kids fl ourish in the relaxed, non- a rich art tradition and I think the tories from Grayson County com- students founded an on-campus judges. Non-competitive readings evening of January Elementary by special request. competitive environment we cre- parents will appreciate the impor- munities, is noted for its “jazzy Coffee House, which meets pe- – by students and faculty -- of 26, 2006, we would Middleburg Elementary, an ate.” tance of exposing their children to style and hard-hitting words” and riodically throughout the school original poetry, poetry written in like to publicize a recent change excellent school and one of the Ato the Middleburg Elementary smallest in the county, will ben- KidzArt challenges the artis- a variety of art experiences. “ has been published widely in lit- year to provide an open forum a language other than English and tic student and reaches kids who Kids discover the satisfaction erary journals. A graduate of Fer- for the performance of original favorite published poems follows. attendance policy passed by the efi t by possibly adding students never thought they could create of creation. Parents appreciate rum College and Virginia Com- works. For more information on the School Board last year. In the who would have attended more works of art. A certifi ed instructor their children’s increasing prob- monwealth University, Johnson On Saturday afternoon, for- visiting poets, visit the Foxcroft past, Loudoun County students crowded schools elsewhere in the guides the class through an easy lem-solving and brainstorming is executive director of SPARKS mal poetry readings will be held website at www.foxcroft.org. who lived outside the Middleburg county. Even with the change, the to follow, weekly curriculum. Al- skills in addition to the array of Writers Workshop and a Virginia in FoxHound. Competitive stu- If you are interested in at- attendance boundary could only student/teacher ratios are lower though primarily a drawing-based artwork they proudly display at Commission for the Arts touring dent readings, which culminate a tending Foxcroft School’s 2006 receive a special exception to at- than most other schools in the re- program, students are given the home. artist. She will read at 8 p.m. on two-week selection process, will Poetry Festival, please call 540- tend Middleburg Elementary in gion. experience of working in 2- and 3- For more information on Friday. feature students from each grade 687-5555 by January 18. Space is a “hardship” circumstance. That Please contact the school at dimensional art media using pro- KidzArt, or for a class near you, Deal, who teaches English at who have been nominated by their limited and will be granted on a rule has now been relaxed to al- 703-771-6680 or me at 540-687- fessional grade materials. From please call 703-727-4277 or 703- Tandem Friends School in Char- peers and qualifi ed by faculty fi rst-come, fi rst-served basis. low Loudoun County students 3033 if you have any questions. vivid markers to watercolors and 669-3772.

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Off ENILWORTH ARM K F P.O. BOX 222 �������������������������������������������� UPPERVILLE, VIRGINIA 20184 ������������������������� �������������������������� PAGE 22 MIDDLEBURG ECCENTRIC • JANUARY 19, 2006 ~ FEBRUARY 15, 2006 MIDDLEBURG ECCENTRIC • JANUARY 19, 2006 ~ FEBRUARY 15, 2006 PAGE 23 Parents & Progeny Byrne Gallery to Host 9th Annual Notre Dame Hill School Third Grade Play Fox Chase Horse Show Series Give Credit Where Credit is Due Academy Student Art Exhibition: “Artist-Tree” The Kick-Off was an Overwhelming Success Continued From Page 13 otre Dame Academy eral students have interned at the given in each category. Each year, other Nature’s ing shows between January and worse. Brunell was the epitome of somewhere around ’96, ’97, ‘98 Brunell showed the heart of students will showcase gallery and have included their merchants and local businesses wrath could not de- September, 2006. Prize money the stoic quarterback all last year, when the Jaguars were as good as a lion this season, battling back their artwork Febru- experiences as a worthwhile ad- applaud the students’ progress by ter over 100 entries will be awarded to overall highest playing hurt, taking the blame, they’ve ever been. His passer rat- from a season that would’ve keeping his head down and his ing was right in the same neigh- landed most other guys on the ary 8th through Febru- dition in their college application donating prizes to the award recip- from competing in point winners from first to sixth ary 12th at The Byrne Gallery in process. The main focus how- ients. The community’s enthusias- mouth shut. Which is all great, borhood, and his touchdown to in- trash heap. He battled through NMiddleburg. The Ninth Annual ever, is giving as many students as tic support of the arts has helped the kick-off of the TCH Fox Chase place, plus a special award to the except for the fact that all that sto- terception ratio was comparable. I old injuries and new injuries this MFarm Horse Show Series on Janu- top three coaches/horse trainers. icism got him was his worst sea- promise you, Brunell is not getting year, leading by example, as any Exhibition, entitled “Artist-tree”, possible opportunities to display to make the exhibition an annual continues to celebrate the creative their art in a professional art gal- celebration of young artist. ary 14th. Despite fierce winds, In addition, The Virginia son ever as a starter, a 6-10 team any better than he is right now in great quarterback must do. To ex- lery. Each participating student The Sixth Annual Mrs. Susan sleet, freezing rain, heavy snow Horse Journal has teamed up with record, and a whole league won- this lifetime! pect him to attain some new level dering who had sold Joe Gibbs the So anyone, Joe Gibbs in- of proficiency next year, at 37, is artist has their work displayed in Byrne Purchase Prize Award will and mud, the competition was hot Fox Chase Farm to be the official an optimum gallery environment be awarded to the best work in the magic beans. cluded, who tells you that Mark nuts. Even worse, it is unfair. and for some; the art show may be show. This award is dedicated to inside the indoor arena. newspaper of the TCH Fox Chase Brunell needs to be even bet- Brunell IS going get just that lit- Let him go home on a positive the only time their work is profes- Mrs. Susan Byrne, mother of the “We were thrilled to see so Horse Show Series 2006, and ter next season, though, and that’s tle bit better enough to push the note, but don’t expect him to be sionally exhibited. gallery owner and lifelong art many people show despite the will print the entire show results when the tack hammer of real- ‘Skins over the hump is selling the guy. That time, is gone. “Artist-tree” is an exhibi- teacher who did so much in inspir- ents. February 11th from 2:00 to 5:30. terrible weather conditions,” says weekly on their Website, www. ity hits you right in the melon; you a bum steer, and you need to tion of inspired and imaginative ing young artists. Last year’s re- this past season was arguably the think real hard about whether or [email protected] The “Artist- tree” exhibit will Most of the work is for sale and is Maureen Hanley, Director of Fox virginiahorse.com, as well as in best season Brunell has had since not you’re buyin’. works of art created by NDA art cipient was Kelsey Struder whose be on display February 8th through affordably priced. Regular Gallery Chase Farm. “From the feedback the monthly print edition. students. three dimensional work was added February 12th and is open to the hours are Monday through Satur- Notre Dame instructors and to Notre Dame Academy’s perma- public. A reception and awards pre- day 10am –5 pm, Sunday Noon we’ve received from our entrants The second show is scheduled contemporary visual artists Wayne nent collection of award recipi- sentation will be held on Saturday, -5:00 pm. For additional informa- and sponsors, the show series is for Saturday, January 28 starting Paige and Matthew Plumb work tion, please call (540) 687 6986. ramping up to be fun and a huge at 9:00 AM, the judge is Andrea ������������������������ with the students in educating The location of The Byrne Gal- success for everyone, and we’re Gilman. them on the process of how artists lery is 7 West Washington Street, happy to provide such a much- Fox Chase Farm is an eques- ���������������������� exhibit their work. This includes a Middleburg, Virginia 20118-1478. review of the artwork, selection, needed schooling show series in trian events center in Middleburg, presentation, determining the price the northern Virginia area.” VA that specializes in horse of the work, and promotion: invi- The TCH Fox Chase Horse shows, children’s and adult sum- ���� ��� ������ ��� ���� ������� ������������ ��� ���� spirit of Notre Dame Academy art tations, press releases, openings/ Show Series 2006 is 14 schooling mer camps and educational out- students and the generous sup- receptions, and critiques/reviews. horse shows that will culminate reach programs. Fox Chase Farm port of The Byrne Gallery which The Exhibition is a juried ������������������������������������������������� recently celebrated it’s 10th An- show, and a local artist is lending with a $10,000 High-Point Prize is located on Route 50 (John niversary. Within the past eight her talent to the juror process: Lin- List. The large cash giveaway for Mosby Highway) two miles east ������������������������������������������������� years, over 400 students have had da Hughes from Middleburg (sixth “schooling” horse shows is the of the town of Middleburg VA. an opportunity to exhibit their art- year as juror) will be on hand to first of its kind in northern VA. In For more information, visit www. ������������������������������������� work. Enriched by the experience, review the displayed works. Ce- order to qualify, exhibitors and/or foxchasefarm.net or call (540) many former students/graduates ramics, drawing, painting, photog- their horses must compete in 11 687-5255. are studying art in college or pur- raphy, and mixed-medium will be suing an art related career. Sev- presented with awards and prizes out of 14 Fox Chase Farm school- ������������������������������������������������� HYPOCRISY ������������������������������������������������ Continued From Page 11 ������������������� Chavez has continually try will not look upon President brought marginalized people into Morales favorably. the political process, has sought to The next article will be on provide education (illiteracy has corporate hypocrisy. ������������������������������������������������ been virtually eliminated in Vene- Sources for Venezuela: FAIR, zuela), health care and subsidized The Media Watch Group, The ������� ����� ��������� ����� ������� ��������� �� ��� Imagine galloping through wooded food programs for the underprivi- Venezuelan Constitution and Ven- ������������������������������������������������ trails, or racing through grassy open fields leged of his country, even selling ezuelanalysis.com and splashing through cool mountain streams. heating oil to needy citizens of ����������������������������������������������� THIS country at a 45% discount. Bethany is a small college of distinction Hypocrisy ������� ����� ������� ���� ���� ���������� �������� ��� tucked in the beautiful foothills of In sharp contrast to Venezuela West Virginia. Participating in our this country has just slashed social �������������������������������������� programs such as student loans and equestrian program gives you a unique food stamps and has made Medic- opportunity to experience a well-rounded aid and Medicare more expensive education, while continuing to train and to it’s recipients, while continu- ��������������������������������������������� ing to cut taxes to the wealthiest compete in equestrian sports.We also offer and spending untold amounts of Long & Foster Realtors is pleased to announce an equine studies program and an excellent money in Iraq. the opening of our newest real estate sales and mortgage services office in pre-veterinary program. Here you’ll find Bolivia has just elected Evo Middleburg, Virginia. everything a competitive rider could Morales by a margin of 54%, the Darlene Felton largest in Bolivian history, and is Please visit our office at dream of. the first indigenous president of 8 North Madison Street or call that country. President Morales 540-687-8530 But most of all you’ll find permission to dream. has vowed to not support U. S. to find out how we can help you with business interests and is commit- all your real estate needs. ted to return the major share of Contact our managing broker, Bolivia’s assets to it’s citizens. Michele Stevens Natural gas abounds in Bolivia. I for information regarding our urge you to start watching U. S. staff and agent positions. media reports on Bolivia and be See our listings on the net at Find out more by calling 800-922-7611. aware of phrases such as “trou- www.longandfoster.com ������������ Or visit us at www.bethanywv.edu. bling” and “close ties to Chavez ������������������������ ���������������������������������� and Castro”. I am quite sure the �������������� ����������������� majority of the media in this coun- PAGE 24 MIDDLEBURG ECCENTRIC • JANUARY 19, 2006 ~ FEBRUARY 15, 2006 MIDDLEBURG ECCENTRIC • JANUARY 19, 2006 ~ FEBRUARY 15, 2006 PAGE 25 Faces & Places Middleburg-Orange County Beagles Glenwood Park ~ November 27, 2005 Valli Arader & Davis Carter Windy Hill after school Photos By Jim Poston Wedding program Presentation The Middleburg-Orange County Beagles (MOC), founded by Eve Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church, Upperville ~ December 31, 2005 In honor of Dr. Martin Luther Kings birthday, Mayor Tim Fout almost 46 years ago, is going stronger than ever. With Mrs. Photo By Jim Poston Dimos formally accepted art work and affirmations on the theme, “I have a dream” from eight Windy Hill after school Fout as Master, and Shelly O’Higgins as Huntsman, program students. Town Hall, Middleburg ~ January 12, 2005 MOC continues to teach stewardship of the land, animals and each Photo By Dee Dee Hubbard other. The children are involved in the care and feeding of the beagles, as well as showing them at hound shows,

exercising them on foot and on horseback, and performing the roles of junior whips and fi led master when out hunting. All children and adults with a child are welcomed.

Valli Arader, Reverend Lewis, David Carter Middleburg’s Pink Box Docents Honored Mayor Dimos honored the docents for 16 years of service to the towns welcome center Town Hall, Middleburg ~ January 3, 2006 Photo By Dee Dee Hubbard PAGE 26 MIDDLEBURG ECCENTRIC • JANUARY 19, 2006 ~ FEBRUARY 15, 2006 MIDDLEBURG ECCENTRIC • JANUARY 19, 2006 ~ FEBRUARY 15, 2006 PAGE 27 A B C D E F G H I J

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William Zinsser to Speak at country furniture and accessories including previous book, Saving Monticello: The Loudoun Therapeutic Riding 3 3 The Hill School paintings, silver, porcelains, textiles, jew- Levy Family’s Epic Quest to Rescue the to present Clarke William Zinsser will be speaking at The elry and much more. 37 selected antiques House that Jefferson Built, captures the ex- “Equitarian Award” Loudoun

Hill School on January 23 at 7:00 PM. A dealers in room settings will transform the traordinary efforts of one family to preserve to Eve Fout 4 4 writer, editor, teacher, and musician, Zins- armory into a winter antiquing wonderland! an important piece of American history. Eve Fout of Middleburg will be the re- Do you know ser is the author of 17 books on many sub- All merchandise is guaranteed at Dordy From the American fl ag, the lecture se- cipient of the third Annual Equitarian Award jects, including baseball, jazz, and musicals. Fontinel Show Management, Inc. events. ries moves to a thought-provoking talk on from Loudoun Therapeutic Riding at their 5 5 where your Virginia Zinsser’s best known work, On Writing Admission is $8 per person and tickets changes that are taking place in the Pied- Gala XIII to be held at Lansdowne Resort Warren Well, grew from a writing course he taught are good for both days. Saturday hours are mont of Virginia that parallel development on Saturday, March 25, 2006. at Yale, and has been in print for more than from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. and Sunday 11 in other parts of the country. This second The Loudoun Therapeutic Riding Foun- 6 6 advertising 25 years, selling over a million copies. At a.m. until 4 p.m. Refreshments, free parking lecture will be held on Sunday, February dation, an organization that has for over 30 Hill School, he will be reading from and and delivery are available. 12 at 3:00 pm at Wakefi eld School in The years taught horseback riding lessons to Fairfax dollars are discussing his recent book Writing About The armory is located across from the Plains. Joel Garreau, who lives in Fauquier individuals, mainly children 5- 15 years of 7 7 Your Life, which is both a memoir and a Leesbury Airport on Sycolin Rd., off the Rt. County, will speak on “The Santa Fe-ing of age, as a means of therapy, began awarding Manassas Park taking you! handbook about writing memoirs. He will 7/15 bypass. For more information and de- the Piedmont.” the Equitarian Award in 2003. The Award is Fairfax be available for book signing, and copies tailed directions please visit www.dfshows. Mr. Garreau, a reporter and editor of presented to an individual that through their 8 Manassas 8 Fauquier of his books will be available after the talk, com or call 703-779-2800. The Washington Post, is the author of sev- life and work demonstrates extraordinary Rappahannock provided by Books and Crannies. Admis- Banshee Reeks eral provocative books that have propelled personal courage, passion and commitment Prince William sion is free. The preserve is open to the public on the him into the national limelight. These in- to the advancement of equine sport. Previ- 9 9 Middleburg Library third Saturday and Sunday of each month clude The Nine Nations of North America, ous winners of the award are Bay Cockburn February Events 2006 January 21 and January 22 from 8:00A to and his highly praised and best known work, and Betty Oare. Eve Fout will be presented Saturday February 4 2pm 4:00P and to organized groups that secure a Edge City: Life on the New Frontier, which the 2006 award. Eve Fout is best known in 10 10 Natural Attractions series funded by permit for access from the manager. shows how this country is undergoing the the equestrian community as an outstanding Loudoun Library Foundation. Carrie Selt- The monthly bird walks will take place biggest changes in 150 years in how we live, teacher of horsemanship and as a supporter 540-687-3200 zer presents Bats in your garden slide/lec- from the visitors center at 8 a.m. January 14 work, pray, shop, and die. of foxhunting and steeplechasing. Through- 11 11 Culpeper

Author and independent scholar Wil- Scale in Miles ture for adults. Set up a bat house for these and February 11, 2006 out her life Mrs. Fout has dedicated herself 0 2 4 www.mbecc.com benefi cial creatures. liam Howard Adams will be the speaker for to excellence in all of her equestrian endeav- Stafford Charles THE MOSBY HERITAGE AREA AS- 12 12 Monday February 6, 7pm SOCIATION PRESENTS FOUR SUN- the third lecture on Sunday, February 19 at ors and has been most instrumental in the 3:00 pm at the newly restored Buchanan introduction of sport to many young people A B C D E F G H I J Passing the Book discussion. Share DAY AFTERNOONS WITH ZIP Code Index/Grid Locator ZIP Code ZIP Name LOC ZIP Code ZIP Name LOC ZIP Code ZIP Name LOC ZIP Code ZIP Name LOC ZIP Code ZIP Name LOC ZIP Code ZIP Name LOC ZIP Code ZIP Name LOC Hall in Upperville. Mr. Adams has writ- 20105 ALDIE F5 20119 CATLETT F10 20144 DELAPLANE C6 20166 STERLING H5 20186 WARRENTON D9 22191 WOODBRIDGE J10 22734 REMINGTON D11 through her founding of the Middleburg 20107 ARCOLA G5 20129 PAEONIAN SPRINGS F3 20147 ASHBURN H4 20167 STERLING H5 20187 WARRENTON E9 22192 WOODBRIDGE I9 22742 SUMERDUCK E12 PIEDMONT AUTHORS 20109 MANASSAS G7 20132 PURCELLVILLE E2 20148 ASHBURN G5 20169 HAYMARKET F6 20197 WATERFORD F2 22193 WOODBRIDGE I9 your thoughts on a book you’ve read, why 20110 MANASSAS G8 20135 BLUEMONT C3 20152 CHANTILLY G6 20175 LEESBURG F4 20198 THE PLAINS E6 22639 HUME B7 20111 MANASSAS H8 20136 BRISTOW G8 20155 GAINESVILLE F7 20176 LEESBURG G3 22026 DUMFRIES I10 22643 MARKHAM B6 ten several books on the early Republic and 20112 MANASSAS H9 20137 BROAD RUN E7 20158 HAMILTON F3 20180 LOVETTSVILLE F1 22125 OCCOQUAN J9 22712 BEALETON E11 – Orange County Pony Club in 1959. To 20115 MARSHALL C7 20141 ROUND HILL D3 20164 STERLING H5 20181 NOKESVILLE G9 22134 QUANTICO I11 22720 GOLDVEIN F12 should other read it? What do the following have in com- 20117 MIDDLEBURG E5 20143 CATHARPIN G7 20165 STERLING I4 20184 UPPERVILLE C5 22172 TRIANGLE H10 22728 MIDLAND E10 Thomas Jefferson, including the prize-win- encourage children to learn the joys of fox- Middleburg Eccentric’s Zip Code Mailing Monday February 13 7pm mon: The history of the American fl ag, ning Thomas Jefferson’s Monticello and the growth of Tyson’s Corner, the history hunting, Mrs. Fout began the Middleburg- Middleburg Book Discussion se- Gouverneur Morris: An Independent Life, Orange County Beagles in 1961, the beagle ries Cities: Real and Imagined funded by of Jefferson County, West Virginia, and which was nominated for the Pulitzer Prize. the fi ctional Civil War story of Annie Sin- pack hunts fox, just like their larger fox- Middleburg Library Advisory Board. Pom- Mr. Adams will speak about the settle- hound cousins, but at a slower pace – more peii by Robert Harris. Check out a copy of clair? The answer is that they are all top- ment of the Lower Shenandoah Valley and ics being presented at the Mosby Heritage “kid friendly”. To this day Mrs. Fout is ac- the book from the library. the role that “Virginians” from his native tively involved with the M.O.C Beagles, Area Association’s eleventh annual Winter Jefferson County, West Virginia, had in the Friday February 17 2pm Lecture Series, which will be held at 3:00 acting as Master of the Hunt. Art in the Afternoon series funded by American Revolution. He has titled the talk Two other awards will be presented at p.m. on the four Sundays in February. This “Virginia’s Lost Colony.” He will describe Loudoun Library Foundation. Dr Audrey well-received event this year features four the event, an evening that includes a Host Davis of Alexandria Black History Resource Jefferson County’s pre-Civil War history, Bar, Butler Passed Hors d’oeuvres, Silent celebrated authors who live in the Piedmont concentrating on the “coonskin cavaliers” Museum (courtesy of VMFA) The African of Virginia and West Virginia and who will & Live Auctions, Dinner & Music. The American Image in Advertising slide/lec- who moved to the Virginia frontier in the Spirit of Sport Award will be presented to speak on a diverse range of topics. eighteenth-century from Tidewater Virgin- ture program for adults. Follow the chang- The fi rst lecture will be held on Sun- NBC News 4 Sports Director George Mi- ing pattern of marketing to this important ia, a group that included Revolutionary War chael. This award is presented to a selected day, February 5 at 3:00 pm at the Carriage generals--- Horatio Gates, Charles Lee, and segment of our American culture. House at historic Oatlands Plantation south individual who has made an outstanding Friday February 24 11am Adam Stephens. contribution to the world of sport & embod- of Leesburg. Marc Leepson will give a live- All lectures are free to the public. Light Susan Wall and Carousel Puppets pres- ly talk on the history of the American fl ag, ies the essence of sportsmanship. George is ents African Folktales for preschool chil- refreshments will be provided. Books will a horseman and avid supporter of ethics & the subject of his most recent book Flag: An be available for purchase and signing by the dren American Biography. integrity in both sport & life pursuits. The 14th annual Hunt Country authors. Mellon-Corning Award will be presented to Mr. Leepson, who lives in Middleburg, For more than ten years the Mosby Unique Solutions for Winter Antiques Show is a full-time free-lance writer who special- the Dulles Area Association of Realtors for Dordy Fontinel Show Management, Heritage Area Association has been work- their direct sponsorship of LTRF, enabling Your Home... izes in writing about American history, the ing to bring an awareness of and advocate Inc. will host the 14th Hunt Country Win- Vietnam War and Vietnam veterans. He has the program to pursue their mission to serve ter Antiques Show on January 28-29, 2006 for the preservation of the historic, cultural, the community through therapeutic riding. written fi ve books and scores of newspaper and natural resources in the Mosby Heritage • Historic Renovations at the Virginia National Guard Armory in and magazine articles. His work has ap- More information about LTRF and the Leesburg, Virginia. 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They are growing rescued from New Orleans. white Lab mix who is extremely entirely different ball of fur the Middleburg Humane Foundation (www.middleburghu- up here at our shelter and really want Bramley gets along well sweet. Holly is bombproof with to go home and be some ones favorite than a lot of breeds. We’re mane.com) and Friends of Homeless Animals (www.foha. with other dogs and is a great kids of all ages and is everyone’s cat- please come meet these two- they exceptionally hearty souls and make it org). You can also fi nd pets waiting for a home in breed watch dog. She is the perfect best friend. Housebroken and is Apretty clear that we can stand on our rescues. Just go online and do a search for the name of the truly are special little souls. barn friend! very affectionate. own four paws with very little help from breed you want and type in the word rescue after the breed JENNY’S KITTENS –Ka- anyone. I’m proud of my breed, but not name. trina Survivor - We still have everyone is crazy about my kind. A lot of us are a bit of If you have absolutely decided to buy your dog from a OLIVIA – The love of two adorable little kids still a handful for the average person. There’s a reason we’re breeder, make sure your breeder has an excellent reputation. looking for homes. They are RC– RC is a 1 year old red Chow your life little Beagle girl. sometimes lovingly called Jack Russell Terrors. He or she should have lots of information for you regarding now 4 months old and very mix who is a really great guy! He Olivia was rescued from a Which brings me to the subject of this month’s column: the dog’s lineage, you should be able to see where the dog is healthy. Adopt these two was found on the side of the road neglectful owner and she the importance of selecting a well-suited breed from a re- being raised, and the breeder should ask many questions of munchkins and bring lots of laughter in horrible condition -emaciated is now the most appre- sponsible resource. There are so many breeds from which you regarding how you will care for the dog. Warning signs and the pads of his feet were raw. ciative little thing in the JESSEE-Jessie is a super cuddly, snug- to choose (the American Kennel Club recognizes more than are breeders that have many litters every year, have many He is terrific with other dogs and world! Not a mean bone gly, 4-month old DMH grey tiger kitten 150), and each breed has specifi c traits. Very often, mixed different breeds from which to choose, or will not let you cats too-RC has a big personality in her body - very gentle who would be the love of your life! breeds are the best dogs in the world, taking on positive see where the puppies are living. who would bring lots of love into & kind.medium sized dog. traits of multiple breeds. The bottom line, however, is that As for buying a dog from a pet shop: please don’t. Most your home. He is a super funny kid breed or breed mix absolutely matters when choosing a dog. pet shops buy dogs from puppy mills or reckless breeders. JACKIE O -Jackie O is an absolutely HOWARD & ROBIN – 6 month Personality, grooming requirements, activity level, exercise When you support their business, you support an indus- adorable Bouvier cross pup who was old Beagle mix siblings who had a needs, size, health concerns and the ability to get along with try that ruins the lives of countless animals. You also run found roaming the streets of downtown very bad start to life. They are still cats and small children are just a few things a prospective the risk of taking on an unhealthy animal. No responsible Baltimore. She was skin & bones, had LORANNA– Loranna is a funny quite shy but are doing beautifully dog owner should consider. breeder would ever sell puppies to a pet shop. Period. been recently spayed & her front teeth girl! She was rescued from a dev- and are very happy to be in a fun I cannot emphasize enough how critically important it Which brings me to my fi nal words of advice: consider are worn. She was very frantic when astated home in New Orleans. Lo- place with lots of friends! They need is to fi nd the right dog once you have decided on dog owner- welcoming an adult or senior dog into your home. Puppies she first arrived but is now a very happy ranna is a super sweetie, she actu- a home with a fenced yard and no ship. You will have this pet with you for many, many years are wonderful and undoubtedly cute, but older dogs can be young lady who loves everyone! A big ally smiles when you greet her! small kids. to come. The right breed can make your house a home. much easier to assimilate into your life. Adopting an older fuzzy goofball who will bring laughter & lots of love into family friend. A mismatched owner and dog, however, can destroy the dog can mean skipping housebreaking completely, intro- your home. well-being of both. The American Kennel Club’s website, ducing minimal disruption to your daily routine, and giving HAYBALE – A spectacular cat! ROSIE- Rosie is a sweet and playful 5-month old lab/ MYLES – A super cutie! Myles is www.akc.org is a good starting point for information about a great soul a new lease on life while you’re at it. Haybale was hit by a car and has shepherd pup. If you’re looking to bring a little love and an Otter Hound mix who came to us breeds. recovered from a broken pelvis. He excitement into your home, Rosie says “I’m your gal!” from a county shelter where his time Once you’ve decided on a breed or breed mix, you’ll Albert, a Jack Russell Terrier, is Chairman of the Board is very healthy and quite affection- need to determine where you are going to get your new of Wylie Wagg, a shop for dogs, cats, and their people, in was up. He is very happy go lucky CODY – A 5 year old miniature ate. Want a gorgeous hunk to hang family member. I always recommend adoption fi rst, as there Middleburg and Fairfax. and seems to make friends with out with? This is your man! horse. Cody was rescued from a live- everyone he meets!make friends stock sale. He was in poor condi- with everyone he meets! THE COOP-The Coop needs a tion and very scared. He is now very place to hang his hat. He is a love- happy and healthy. Cody really loves Panache Interior MAX- Max is a bubbly 2 year old ly young adult kitty with a big fun kids and since he is on the big side for Design a mini, he is suitable for leadline but chocolate lab mix who was found in personality. Indoor or outdoors, he By would bring fun into your home. needs to be worked with to continue to a ditch, skin and bones and hit by a appointment car. He has fully recovered and is do- grow and learn. ing great! Max does well with other SHORTY- Shorty is an old fash- dogs, he is very playful and would be ioned short legged Beagle. He looks BELLE – An adorable, very sweet, flashy 3 year old me- 77,000 fabrics happy as a clam as an outdoor dog. like he has Dachshund in him, his dium sized chestnut pony mare with a big future. Belle is Custom Drapes legs are super squatty- very cute little currently being worked with and has good ground man- Bedspreads EVE- Kittens go quickly but adult guy! Shorty has a fun personality- he ners,. 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