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Daniel Morrow approved the redesign on October 5, 2006, with the proviso that fi nal approval depend upon the town’s t its regular monthly meeting on October Streetscape Committee, and ultimately the Town 12, the Middleburg Town Council con- Council itself, to approve removal of the trees. ditionally approved a request by Chat Four days later, on October 9, the Streetscape Hughey to allow the removal of ten trees Committee asked Hughey to save the 22-inch wil- Ato facilitate construction of the “Chinn’s Crossing,” a low oak, recommending that he provide a fi fteen-foot mixed-use retail and offi ce development on property setback “from any clearing or grading on three sides” across the street from Middleburg Bank, on the north of the tree. side of Washington Street. The designers of “Chinn’s Crossing” pointed The council did so with regret, and with one out that to do so would require at least a twenty-foot member voting in opposition to a motion that would set-back from the sidewalk on Washington Street and approve removal if, and only if, construction was ac- render worthless the plans he’d drawn, at great ex- tually in progress on the site. pense, at the specifi c request of the town’s own His- According to Town Planner David Benimaino, toric Review Committee. nine of the ten “Chinn’s Crossing” trees were “either According to Town Planner Benimaino, it could in poor shape or insignifi cant.” It was the tenth tree, be reasonably argued that requiring yet another rede- a large willow oak some 22 inches in diameter, that sign would constitute an “unreasonable burden” as proved most frustrating to Hughey, his architects, and defi ned in the Town’s own zoning ordinances. the town. The Council agreed, but Council Member Lisa The original plan for “Chinn’s Crossing” called Patterson noted that, in the past, trees had been cut for its buildings to be set back a signifi cant distance down to accommodate “plans” for development that, from the front property line: a plan that would have in fact, never took place. saved the 22-inch oak. After lengthy discussion of other alternatives to In 2005, however, the town’s Historic Review save the “Chinn’s Crossing” oak, the Council reluc- Committee recommended that Hughey’s plans be tantly approved its “unreasonable burden” removal, amended, siting building fronts more or less with the proviso that it take place if, and only if, ac- fl ush with the front property line, to preserve tual construction of the “Chinn’s Crossing” buildings the traditional “look and feel” of Middle- were underway. burg’s “downtown.” Helen Hyre Resigns Hughey responded positively, In a letter to the Council Helen Hyre submitted and hired well-known historical ar- her resignation, effective immediately, sighting per- chitect, Richard Wagner, to com- sonal reasons. pletely redesign the project. In a fl ier circulated over Town Clerk Dianne The Historic Review MacMillan’s signature, the Town announced that it “ Committee conditionally Continued Page 4 Classic Scientific Inquiry Takes Root at Janelia Farm Basic research to thrive in atmosphere of freedom and collaboration thanks to Howard Hughes, Director Gerald Rubin and HHMI team o w a r d throughs at labs like AT&T’s Bell Labs in New Jersey, Hughes Xerox PARC in California, and the Medical Research died a Council Laboratory of Molecular Biology in Cam- fi gure of bridge, England. The structure of DNA, techniques greatH brilliance and ec- to produce monoclonal antibodies, the transistor, the Dancing with centricity, but his legacy laser and the UNIX operating system are only a few may approach the clas- of the innovations that were born in the non-competi- sic statesmanlike propor- tive atmosphere of scientifi c collegiality created and the Redskins tions of Alfred Nobel if Dr. protected by these organizations. Gerald Rubin is successful in Radically different from the conservative aca- his quest to build an idealistic, demic cultures that place individual achievement and Page 28 productive environment for basic applied research above collaboration and interdisci- research at Howard Hughes Medical plinary inquiry, laboratories like Bell Labs that pro- Institute’s new Loudoun County Janelia vide patient funding and an open, non-competitive Farm campus. environment began to be challenged as science be- Nobel, the Swedish chemist who invented dy- came the venture capitalist’s darling and the engine namite, is better known today for the Nobel Prize. of Wall Street. Hughes, who established his medical institute Janelia Farm Director Dr. Gerald Rubin intends Loudoun Sketch in 1953 for the benefi t of humankind, is still more to create a context for classic scientifi c collaboration closely associated with his reclusive behavior late in that will lead to the levels of benefi t for humankind Club at 60 life than with the pioneering aviation, engineering Howard Hughes imagined, and Dr. Rubin believes and industrialist profi le he earned in his most pro- that he has been preparing for this assignment all his ductive years. When he gave all his stock in Hughes life. Page 14 Aircraft Company to HHMI, the IRS accused him of My Dream Job tax evasion. He won that fi ght, and, because he did, When he welcomed the overfl ow audience of Loudoun County may be the big winner in decades visitors who came to visit the Janelia campus recent- to come. ly for the offi cial opening of the campus on a gray For decades after World War II, basic research and rainy, blustery day, he described his position as provided the platform for great scientifi c break- Continued Page 6 PRST STD Request in homes by Thursday 10/26/06 US POSTAGE PAID POSTAL CUSTOMER BURKE VA PERMIT NO 029

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Middleburg News of Note Environs Middleburg is Getting Hot, Hot, Hot & Town Wide WiFi Hotspot News of Note 3 Alex Cudaback of pride in his voice. “Service will be- the Eccentric’s and Google’s websites word gets out, this can really be a via- �� come more ubiquitous over the com- free of charge. Scaleable rates, from ble and benefi cial service for everyone ust over a month ago, pleasantly ing months, as long as it’s of benefi t to $3.95 for an hour, $9.95 a day, $19.95 in Middleburg, and particularly for all It’s Your Business 7 surprised visitors to Market Sal- our customers and our community.” a week, and all the way to $49.95 for the people who visit, for business and amander, Books and Crannies, Just three years ago, the town an entire month, grant users unlim- for pleasure. I’d like to provide access- Saturday, December 4th Mello Out, Maxwell’s Pub and of Zamora, in the Castillay Leon re- ited access to the World Wide Web at coupons that businesses could give out Editors’s Desk 10 Dank’s Deli to name a few, as well gion of Spain, was recognized as one speeds approximating commercial T1 to their patrons, and we’re working to Jas many local residents enjoying a of the modern wonders of the world, lines. design some sort of ‘Wireless Here!’ sunny afternoon on one of Washington the fi rst city to bathe its entire metro A summer visit to the Outer seal that businesses could showcase in Pastimes 14 Street’s benches discovered that most area in wireless broadband connec- Banks of North Carolina fi rst piqued their establishments to drive both us- 21st-century-of-conveniences, wire- tivity, proving not only that wireless Hubbard’s interest when, on little age and foot-traffi c.” less broadband connectivity, tickling technology was a viable alternative to more than a whim, he fl ipped open The service is new, as Hubbard is Faces & Places 26 their laptops. more traditional plug-and-play “pipe- his own personal laptop to see what quick to admit, and service doesn’t yet In fact, in a typically quiet and lines” but showcasing the benefi ts to kind of connectivity he could fi nd if, quite blanket all of the town’s business unassuming manner, Jay Hubbard, businesses and individuals alike when indeed, any. district. Parents & Progeny 30 founder of local ISP Middleburg On- visitors and residents could access the “There were a surprising number “People may notice me wander- line and Chief Production Editor of world’s information, quite literally, of providers down there, to be honest,” ing around town with my laptop out Things to Do 34 this newspaper, is working to make anytime, anywhere. said Hubbard. “There we were, on va- and open over the next few months,” the town of Middleburg a very surpris- Taking advantage of his knowl- cation at the beach of all places, and Hubbard laughs. “I’ll be looking for ing fi rst in one of the country’s fastest edge of wireless technology, built over the Web was literally everywhere. It areas that aren’t getting quite the cov- Friends for Life 36 growing counties: a hotspot, in and of the last four years providing wireless only made sense to see if we couldn’t erage they could or should and work- itself. internet access to residential and busi- provide a similar service for our own ing to expand to those areas.” “So far, we’ve got better-than- ness subscribers in the Middleburg community when we got home.” The very fact that wireless broad- decent-coverage over large portions area, Hubbard began constructing a Within hours of going hot a little band connectivity is now publicly of Middleburg’s business district,” new, publicly accessible network that more than a month ago, the new wire- available in Middleburg speaks vol- says Hubbard, not without just a hint would provide access to the Town’s, less service was being accessed by umes about Hubbard’s entrepreneurial people who, just like Hubbard, were spirit, but more than that it speaks to P.O. Box 1768 eager to get online. Driven by little his sense of community. Middleburg, VA 20118 more than word of mouth, curiosity or Middleburg, Virginia, out on the 540-687-3200 fax 540-687-8035 Salute to Senator John Warner just the simple need to communicate bleeding-edge of 21st century tech- www.mbecc.com 60 Years of Public Service with the offi ce, over 30 people have nology and convenience. Who’d’ve [email protected] taken advantage of the new service in thunk it? its fi rst 30 days of availability. “There’s no good reason NOT to ommander John P. Molière “We’ll continue to work with lo- provide this service,” Hubbard says. announced that Middleburg Cover Photo cal businesses and residents to raise “Wireless is here to stay and I can’t American Legion Post 295 their awareness of the service over think of a better place to have it than by Megan Hubbard will host a “Tribute to Sena- the coming weeks and months,” adds in Middleburg.” tor John Warner’s 60 Years of Public Hubbard. “We’re hoping that once Service”C on Saturday, November 18th at 2:30 p.m. at the Middleburg Ameri- Editor In Chief can Legion Hall (111 The Plains Road, Dee Dee Hubbard ~ [email protected] Middleburg). Middleburg Mutt Strut The event is open to the pub- Chief Production Editor A Winner for Runners, Families and Pets Jay Hubbard lic and is a tribute to Senator John Warner, a member of the Middleburg Publisher American Legion Post 295. To com- iddleburg Fitness Club’s Middleburg Fitness Club, shares his Dan Morrow memorate his sixty years of public fi rst annual Mutt Strut enthusiasm. “I see this event as an Copyright ©2006 All rights reserved. No part of service, Senator Warner will be the 5K Run and 1 Mile Walk exciting opportunity to promote well- Middleburg Eccentric may be reproduced without recipient of Letters and Proclamations will be off to the races ness, help a good cause and highlight written permission of the Eccentric LLC. Middleburg from the American Legion and from a niors to Boys State. The Legion Hall November 18, among the scenic land- the great town of Middleburg.” Eccentric is not responsible for unsolicited manu- variety of federal, state and local gov- Mscape of Middleburg and the charm- The registration fee for walkers has always been a gathering place scripts or artwork. Middleburg Eccentric reserves the ernment agencies. ing campus of The Hill School. Gurvir and runners is $20 before November 1 right to accept or reject any and all copy. Middleburg The American Legion was char- for wedding receptions, wedding an- Eccentric is published monthly on the 4th Thursday niversaries, family reunions and has Dhindsa, award-winning anchor on and $25 after November 1. Those who by Middleburg Eccentric LLC. Controlled circula- tered by Congress in 1919 as a patri- served as a meeting place for our Fox 5 news, is the offi cial event host- register prior to November 1 are guar- tion: 36,600 to Loudoun, Prince William, Fauquier & otic, mutual help and community ser- ess. All profi ts benefi t the Middleburg anteed a long-sleeve race t-shirt. To Clarke Counties. conservation and preservation groups vice organization. It has a worldwide vital to our area. Somehow with the Humane Foundation. obtain a registration form, visit www. We are pledged to the letter and spirit of Vir- membership of 2.8 million. “Sena- Dhindsa was happy to accept the middleburgfi tnessclub.com or stop by ginia’s policy for achieving equal housing opportunity tor Warner has done a lot for our re- passing of our WWII vets our service throughout the Commonwealth. We encourage and to the community has tailed off, but invitation to host the event. “When the Club at 7 West Washington Street support advertising and marketing programs in which gion and our country over the past 60 in the last two years the Legion has asked to host, how could I say no? In in Middleburg. Start looking for reg- there are no barriers to obtain housing because of race, years,” states Commander Molière. addition to the health benefi ts, think istration forms in northern Virginia color, religion, national origin, sex, elderliness, familial made a steady comeback, sponsoring “His service in the U.S. Navy dur- a young lady from Fauquier H.S. in of all the good things we can do for newspapers in mid-October. status or handicap. ing World War II and in the U.S. Ma- the Middleburg Humane Foundation. Middleburg Eccentric and All real estate advertised herein is subject to rine Corps during the Korean War is the Oratorical Contest and sponsoring Virginia’s fair housing law which makes it illegal to two Notre Dame Academy students Who could resist those cute, little Middleburg Life newspapers, BB&T, advertise “any preference, limitation or discrimination exemplary,” Moliere adds, “as is his to Boys State. We are looking to the faces?” Saddlery Liquidators, Starbucks, Le- because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, el- continued service to this country as All ages are welcome to partici- Hew Drilling, Middleburg Country derliness, familial status, handicap or intention to make community for support and to increase Secretary of the Navy and as U.S. our membership. Senator Warner has pate. The start time for the 1 mile walk Inn, The Shaggy Ram, and Country any such preferences, limitation or discrimination.” Senator.” is 8:30 a.m. The start time for the 5K Chevrolet, among others, are spon- The newspaper will not knowingly accept ad- The American Legion in graciously agreed to help the Ameri- vertising for real estate that violates the fair housing can Legion to return to the position of run is 9:00 a.m. The start and fi nish soring the event. Cash and pet supply law. Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings Middleburg, and across the country, prominence it once held. line is in the Club parking lot. Awards donations will be accepted the day of advertised in this newspaper are available on equal has been an integral part of the fab- will follow the completion of the run. the race (kitty litter, dry chow, dry dog opportunity basis. For more information or to fi le a Refreshments will be served. ric of America. After WWII, the lo- There is no admission to the Legion This family event welcomes strollers or cat food only). housing complaint call the Virginia Fair Housing of- cal Post sponsored a Legion Baseball and leashed dogs for the 1 mile walk. For more information about reg- fi ce at (804) 367-8530. Toll free call (888) 551-3247. team, provided scholarships to col- Hall, donations to the American Le- For the hearing impaired call (804) 367-9753. Email: gion will be graciously accepted. For All participants will receive a special istration or sponsorship opportunities, [email protected]. Web site: www. lege students, sponsored an annual information contact John Molière gift pack from the Middleburg Fitness please contact Middleburg Fitness fairhousing.vipnet.org Oratorical Contest for high schoolers, at (540) 364-3688 or by e-mail at Club. Club at (540) 687-6007. and sponsored rising high school se- [email protected] Keith Hutcheson, owner of the

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News of Note d Belleek 2006 Event Piece If a Tree Falls on Washington Street . . . From Page 1 is considering candidates for appoint- tion of Salamander’s Concept Plan opment and the Town Council have ment to vacancies on Town Council for its development of the north side pledged to work together closely, the and two town Committees. Hyre’s of Middleburg to the Town Planning approval process remains lengthy and, place on the council will be filled Commission. The plan encompasses possibly, contentious. “from among the qualified voters of Salamander’s proposed Spa and Inn, According to an overview pro- the town” by a “majority vote of the 49 residential units that can be built vided Council by Town Planner and remaining members of the Council.” on the property “by right,” and Sala- Zoning Administrator, David Benia- The Town is also seeking town mander’s requests for some additional mino, the next steps, in order, include: residents for positions on the Board commercial and residential uses, over 1) a town Planning Commission up- : of Zoning Appeals, and any qualified and above those originally under con- date and approval of Middleburg’s pm unless otherwise note candidate, resident or not, for posi- sideration. Snyder continues to ex- Comprehensive Plan and Small-Area- 4 tions on the Middleburg Historic Dis- press his distress at the Town’s appar- Land-Use Plan; 2) approval of a y trict Review Committee. ent willingness to grant Salamander Special Use Permit for Salamander’s For details, and to apply, contact significant new rights to commercial “Rural Resort;’” 3) a plan review

MacMillan at the Town Offices at 10 development with little or no addi- and an offer of recommendations by ignature West Marshall Street. tional compensation to the Town. the town’s Historic District Review S For the most current overview of and Streetscape Committees; 4) ap- Salamander Plan Moves Forward the Salamander plan, see the map on proval of a specific “site plan” for the Over Mark Snyder’s opposition, this page. proposed “Rural Resort and Spa;” 5) the Council referred the latest itera- Though both Salamander Devel- approval of specific zoning and occu- TED O N S HANGE C "Wild Briar Rose Vase" F WITH

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build roads, or offer cash to public dents avoid parking in the town’s com- Middleburg Police O department for High Voltage Lines it active enforcement of the town’s schools or law enforcement), or not mercial areas on Thursday nights. N do things (like keeping the property The State Corporation Commis- speed limits. S Audit, Mayor’s Report on sion conﬁrmed receipt of the Town Chief Steve AD PROOF TO 70 IGN. FAX Webber’s report for

brightly lit all night) that are not strict- S ly required by law, in exchange for re- Town Finances Council’s unanimous September 27 September noted 32 traffic tickets is- Still in Progress resolution opposing a request for the sues and only two traffic accidents. zoning. Council Member Mark Sny- HANGE YOUR SMILE SAYS A LOT ABOUT YOU. der’s vote against moving the process Representatives of the account- designation of a “National Interest Some 142 “calls forC service” to the along centered on his concern about ing firm, Mitchell and Company, con- Transmission Corridor” by PJM In- department required only three ar- the appropriateness of Salamander’s tinue to work on auditing the town’s terconnection, Allegheny Energy, and rests, Webber’s force issued 99 IF YOU LET IT. current “proffers.”); 7) final “subdivi- books for last year. Dominion Virginia Power. parking tickets,atholic Herald - AD PR reflecting the impact sion” approval for any commercial or According to Claudia Dornin Among other things, the granting of new timeC limits and meters in the residential lots on the property; 8) site they are “close to completing the on- of such a request would allow the use downtown business area.VED WITH plan approval to any commercial lot; site work” after which, “they’ll de- of Federal imminent domain to seize Claudia DorninO reported that at

Invisalign uses a series of clear, comfortable, removable aligners to straighten your ton and 9) the issuing of zoning and occu- velop a report for Council.” private property to clear a right-of- least one unnamed citizen actually PPR The Mitchell audit will play a way and string a high-voltage power- appeared pleasedg to be ticketed, ap- pancy permits for both residential and A commercial construction. critical role in Mayor Betsy Davis’s line through the county. Council also pearing at the town ofﬁces to pay the teeth right before your eyes. And because they are virtually invisible, Town Planner Beniamino notes efforts to put together a complete re- expressed its concern for the views- ﬁne, noting that the time limits were

that “ . . . Salamander has given [the port on what happened to the town’s heds, historic sites, and sensitive en- needed, andArlin applauding their enforce- Town] staff indications of a very ag- finances, and why, prior to the depar- vironments that would be affected. ment. no one has to know you’re in treatment. Hundreds of thousands have already taken gressive timetable in which to begin ture of former Town Administrator, The Council sent copies of the to review applications . . . .” Mike Casey. Davis has promised to do her VED Q:ADS\J\K9U010.AI O advantage of this advanced technology. Town Staff Gathers Strength best to complete such a report before AND BOX E CHECK THE APPROPRIATE 2075 - Irish Collection Leesburg’s Downtown BusinessS Acting Town Administrator the end of the year, a task that is re- [3x95] 10.05.06, 2x Claudia Dornin announced that the portedly proving more difficult than Association Paints the TownAPPR Pink Maybe it’s time you were one of them. effort to find a full-time candidate for expected in the face of current work PLEA 4_ c PSM her job is moving forward, that the loads, staff vacancies, and the neces- eaders of Leesburg’s Down- retailers donate a percentage of deadline for applications had passed, sity of providing training and orienta- town Business Association sales on certain items to benefit a and that the Town’s Finance and Per- tion for new staff as day-to-day work painted the town pink dur- variety of organizations. sonnel Committee would be review- continues. ingL the month of October for the One organization that benefits ing applications over the next several The Acting Town Administrator second year to mark Breast Cancer from Leesburg’s annual “Paint the STRAIGHT TEETH ARE WITHIN YOUR REACH. weeks. continues to enforce strict adherence Awareness Month, and to honor the Town Pink” campaign is the local Dornin, took on the job of Acting to a strict interpretation of the town’s memory of former business owner Mary Elizabeth Miller Foundation. Town Administrator in addition to her requirements that Council approve Marilyn Helms-White who lost her The foundation was organized by economic development activities after certain large invoices, work orders, fight against cancer this summer. her children in honor of Elizabeth �� Council’s sudden firing of Town Man- and proposals. No retroactive ap- The local campaign coin- {Beth} Miller, former Loudoun ager Mike Casey this summer. Staff provals were required or requested at cides with the national effort to newspaper publisher and Loudoun turnover was one of the issues most- the September 27 special session of raise awareness of the importance Hospital Center board member �� often cited in connection with Casey’s Council. Council unanimously ap- Everyday Chic… dismissal. proved Dornin’s request to pay up to of regular breast exams among Business leaders who joined �� Dornin’s rebuilding program $2,800 for water-system repairs. women of all ages and their fami- the 2006 “Paint the Town Pink” took another step forward with the an- lies. The initiative also helps local campaign include: Eyetopia, �� nouncement that Cindy Pearson has State Funds Forthcoming for breast cancer support organiza- Rouge Spa and Apothecary, The joined the town staff as an adminis- Liberty Street Parking Lot tions, and ensures that American Lavendar Moon Soap Company, �� Dornin also told a pleased Coun- Cancer Society information about Posh on King, the Feathered Nest, trative assistant, effective Monday, breast cancer and its prevention. Lightfoot Restaurant, Kelly Insur- Jude Frances Trunk Show Events �� October 16. cil “. . . a letter was sent to the Virgin- Dornin also greeted the return ia Department of Transportation, on Business owners display pink ance, Imagine That, Esoterica, The at of Utility Supervisor David Gartrell October 5, requesting that funds be ceramic pumpkins to let custom- Potomac Gallery, All the King’s released for the T21 grant that we had ers know that they are partners in Horses, Otter Creek Antiques, from nearly a month’s medical leave. the initiative. Many organize their Black Shutter Antiques, Oasis Day She applauded Gary Garret, Marvin on Liberty Street.” The State funds Mystique Jewelers Simms and David Thomas for their had been delayed due to the Town’s own customized campaigns to Spa, Persnickety Palm, Boodle- extra efforts in handling the town’s failure to comply with a number of raise awareness about breast can- by’s, The Leesburg Bookstore, Friday, November 3rd, 211 The Strand Old Town • Alexandria, VA 22314 703-836-1401 TM cer, and, although the campaign is Lou Lou’s, Crème de la Crème, LEARN HOW TO SMILE AGAIN. water and waste water system respon- state requirements in the construction © 2005 Align Technology, Inc, All Rights Reserved Inc, Technology, Align © 2005 Saturday, November 4th, 100 East Washington • Middleburg, VA 20117 540-687-8707 sibilities during Gartrell’s absence. of the lot. not a traditional fund raiser, many The Pink Shop and Madisonbelle. 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News of Note Illustration “The from Mind of Janelia,” by Peter Arkle. It’s Your Business Hidden Hollow Janelia Farm Precious Treasures in AH&T Insurance Expands Cindy Pearson Takes Grand Championship From Page 1 Middleburg at Mystique Claims Division Joins the Town of Pennsylvania National “my dream job.” the grand scale the Hughes Middleburg Staff “Everything in my career has organization has undertak- H&T Insurance expands He possesses extensive expertise in peting against the best in the country been preparing me for this,” he said. en at Janelia Farm. its Claims Division with claims supervision, litigation man- and winning. His former owner, Catie Rubin’s many achievements, He grew up in a work- the recent hiring of Rich- agement, structured annuity settle- Boone, had done very with him, and helping Dr.. Craig Venter sequence the ing class, second genera- ard E. Hirschoff, SCLA. ments and coverage analysis, with a when he came up for sale, I immedi- As the Director of Claims, Hirschoff particular strength in investigating, first genome, for instance, are founded tion, immigrant family with Awill work directly with AH&T’s evaluating, litigating, and negotiat- ately jumped at the chance to add him on the human qualities that make up parents who placed great commercial property and casualty ing high exposure auto and general to our stable.” the character of this exceptional in- value on education. His Edwards selected Lemieux, age 9, clients to provide enhanced service liability claims. Hirschoff has held a Selle Francais gelding, in August for dividual, the qualities that help one father, an electrician, com- in claims oversight including in- a variety of positions with carriers Thompson’s daughter Charlotte Tate, understand why his colleagues and pleted his work for an asso- surer litigation management moni- including unit manager, litigation 12, as her first junior hunter. When mentors have such confidence in his ciate’s degree at age 62, and toring, and general client advocacy manager, senior technical specialist, they purchased Lemieux, he had al- ability to create a landmark success on his mother, a schoolteacher, and counseling. He will be located and claims trainer. During his ca- knew her younger son was in AH&T’s Leesburg headquarters reer, Hirschoff has gained a strong ready been qualified and entered for Formerly event coordinator at The Com- the Pennsylvania National in the older ship was in second place. I told her brilliant even though it took office. reputation for his skill, knowledge, until the eighth grade for Hirschoff comes to AH&T and initiative, and for developing munity Center and a member of the Hill age group, so Edwards asked 17-year- to just go in and have fun. So, when School business office staff, Cindy is very old Jenkins, an experienced and tal- Kacy walked in the ring she knew Gerry to begin to move into with�� over 25 years�� of experience close�� client relationships.�� He holds �� as an insurance carrier claims pro- two master’s degrees and the profes- pleased to be a member of the Town’s staff ented junior rider from Potomac Falls, she had to be first or second to be the academic spotlight. ystique, the beautiful, izes in fine European jewelry but also and looks forward to providing assistance Va., to show him. champion. But she has ice water in Although, like many fessional with Travelers Insurance sional designation of Senior Claims new pale sand and swim- offers custom goldsmith services and and CNA Insurance, among others. Law Associate (SCLA). to citizens and the executive team. “Kacy is a great rider, a fun per- her veins, and she picked up a hand- brilliant scientists and in- ming pool blue jewelry can create any piece from a sketch, an son and easy to work with,” said Ed- gallop and just had a beautiful ride.” novators, he began his edu- shop on Middleburg’s idea or your imagination. wards. “I thought of her first. I knew Edwards is now looking forward cation as an underachiever “I worked as an intern with Ray Washington, Street has pieces that The new Middleburg shop win- she would be a good match with to having Skunk teach Tate the ropes who simply did not thrive in tradition- willM entice every shopper, especially dows are filled with romantic pieces Lemieux because she’s a strong and as she steps up from the children’s Gesteland at Cold Spring Harbor when al classroom settings, he went on to Nobel Laureate James D. Watson ran those who love tropical islands and from the islands off the coast of Af- solid rider who can adjust her ride to pony division to the children’s horse far-away places. rica, and, once inside, customers will any type of horse.” division. Eventually, she will also study and do research at Boston Latin, the lab. Ray and David Botstein who MIT, Cold Spring Harbor, Cambridge, was at MIT when I was an under- Owner Elizabeth Mandros Miller, find diamond, color gemstone, plati- rainer Ginny Edwards of Hid- Jenkins first tried Lemieux at tackle the junior hunters with the who has been on the cutting edge of num, gold and silver pieces to please den Hollow returned home to the Middleburg Classic Horse Show uniquely colored horse. Stanford and Harvard. graduate and now leads Princeton’s “When I went into biology at jewelry design for seventeen years in any fancy. Upperville, Va., with grand (Va.) in September, where they earned “I always knew he was an in- Lewis-Sigler Institute for Integrative her Alexandria, Virginia shop, special- championship honors from ribbons in their first outing. She was credibly talented horse,” said Ed- MIT, the world had not yet entered the Genomics, were both generous and one of the country’s premier horse then scheduled to show “Skunk” at wards of Skunk. “What surprised me biotechnology era,” Rubin said. “At supportive. Their patience and kind- shows,T The Pennsylvania National, the Capital Challenge (Md.) the week was how kind he’s been to Charlotte. that time, it was sort of like deciding ness mentored me in a way that shaped after Junior Weekend, Oct. 12-15 in prior to The Pennsylvania National, It’s rare to get a horse with that kind to be an English literature major, no the scientist I am today.” New Fashion Boutique Harrisburg, Pa. but a fall from another horse knocked of ability with a mind like that. This great prospects for remarkable suc- Although he did not do well in Owner Ann C. Thompson’s Jenkins out of commission. will be a great long-term match.” cess. But I knew biology was my pas- classroom settings, he loved reading Opens in Middleburg 15 South Madison Street • Middleburg, VA Lemieux, ridden by Kacy Jenkins, In just their second show togeth- Edwards was also thrilled that sion when I was in graduate school and discussing things in small, casual earned the small junior, 16-17, cham- er, they earned top honors at Harris- Jenkins could finish her junior career and realized that I could compete with ucked away under a bower daughter around without ripping the burg with a blue ribbon in the handy with a grand championship from groups with colleagues from a variety pionship and grand small junior title the best.” of scientific disciplines. of trees is “Clothes Minded,” seams out of my clothes, but I didn’t over many of the best junior hunt- class, second in the stake and a fifth Harrisburg. In addition, Jenkins He studied with the great minds a new Middleburg boutique want to lose my sense of style.” ers in the country. Lemieux is one of under saddle. was honored with the junior hunter that offers discerning shop- Katie insists that she will not let of biology, and he remembers them as He has a global reputation as the Hidden Hollow’s newest hunters, and “It was really nerve-wracking in sportsmanship award. dedicated scientists of great humility pers sophisticated styles that make her customers leave with anything Edwards was thrilled with his perfor- the final stake class,” said Edwards. “This was great for Kacy,” said “ultimate” project organizer, but he is senseT for women who want to look that doesn’t look “amazing,” and she who had high ideals and a determina- mance. “Kacy and Skunk went at the end of Edwards. “She’s had some bad luck not a micromanager. chic while at work or at play with is delighted to make private appoint- “It was quite exciting,” said the class, and when the stand-by list this year, and for her to come back tion to work for the common good. He is a brilliant geneticist who their children. ments after 5 p.m. for customers who Edwards. “I knew he was a quality for the class was posted, the other and have this success, it was so nice. Some were mentors of special signifi- understands that the advance of tech- Walk into Katie Rowand’s cot- simply cannot shop during the day. Please Join Us cance. horse. He’s really capable of com- horse in contention for the champion- She really deserved it.” Continued Page 31 tage shop on North Liberty Street and “I want women to you’ve arrived in an airy, pastel world leave my shop feeling sexy, confident of subtle sophistication that is wel- and comfortable.” coming and feminine. The “Clothes Minded” cottage “I enjoy getting to know my cus- is located at 3 North Liberty Street, �� tomers,” she emphasized. Middleburg, VA., behind Mystique We d n e s d a y, “I’m the mother of a two-year- Jewelers and the True Studio, directly �� old, so I need to be able to chase my across from Dank’s Deli. �� The Art of Pineda Bueno November 1, 2006 to Middleburg year we bring a Master’s show to the gallery. This year we had almost $2 million worth of breathtaking fine impressionist and post impressionist pieces gathered from sources thought 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. the country. The show featured art by Edouard Cortes, four members of the Pissarro family; Paul-Emile, his son H. Claude, Claude’s wife Katia and Paul’s brother George Manzano Pis- sarro. In addition, there were pieces by Galien Laloue whose beautiful gouaches fascinated everyone and the �� star of the show a still life by Louis- For an author signing and reception with �� Andre Valtat that was featured as the catalogue cover for Sotheby’s London �� auction of impressionist art this past July. “While the gallery’s main focus is �� eginning Friday, Novem- contemporary art - - that is art by liv- David Baldacci, ber 10 and running through ing artists - - it’s always a treat to view �� Sunday November 12, 2006, the works of the true master’s and to �� Trowbridge-Lewis Galleries see how today’s artists are influenced will be hosting the renowned Spanish by them,” said Adrienne Lewis co- �� Bartist Jose Antonio Pineda Bueno in owner of the gallery. “And, it’s also Author of his American debut. important for collectors to know that �� In continuing our practice of the gallery has access to work of this �� bringing our collectors and friends quality.” the opportunity to view the works of As we continue into our second The Collectors �� exceptional artists, and to have the op- year we are already planning our next portunity to meet them, we are host- year’s shows. �� ing Pineda Bueno, who works include The Pineda Bueno show will �� figurative, landscapes and still-life open at 10:00 AM on Friday, Novem- (Sequel to The Camel Club) paintings. Many of his pieces feature ber 10th. Receptions will be held on �� images of women based on his daugh- Friday from 6:00-8:30 PM and Satur- �� ter Maria Teresa and blend their im- day 6:00-8:30 PM as part of the “2nd ages with their surroundings, framing Saturday, Art in The Village” events �� them in his paintings, with rocks, soil, in town. Please call us at 540-687-6677 to rsvp sea, color and light. The show will conclude on Sun- �� While the gallery usually con- day, November 12, at 6:00 PM. tains art by working artists, each www.mbecc.com www.mbecc.com PAGE 8 MIDDLEBURG ECCENTRIC • OCTOBER 26, 2006 ~ NOVEMBER 22, 2006 MIDDLEBURG ECCENTRIC • OCTOBER 26, 2006 ~ NOVEMBER 22, 2006 PAGE 9 Pastimes Structure Plants The Plant Lady SCHULZ Karen Rexrode Stachys ‘Big Ears’ aka ‘Countess as absolutely essential plants for the Helen Von Stein’ shade gardener, Helleborus foetidus garden in a years time has The improved lamb’s ears that and orientalis. The former is short its ups and downs. Spring is produces large, very long leaves of lived, expect 4 to 5 years from each usually the showiest time of soft velvet that resist the effects of plant but copious seed is produced and the year, particularly for the high humidity and temperatures. Not volunteers always follow. Helleborus Agardener with lots of summer shade. your grandmothers lamb’s ears! Hand- foetidus has also been very happy in Over the years I have come to rely on some well into winter! Deer proof, sun for me so consider it for both lo- a few favorite perennials to carry the drought tolerant. cations. The fl owers are green, bloom- garden past the bloom times of many ing in late winter on handsome, ever- others. As showy blossoms open and Calamintha nepeta green plants. The latter is long lived HOMES CORPORATION fade, these few favorite structure plants A small, very showy summer with fl owers of soft pastel shades in bide their time, fi lling space and han- fl owering perennial that seems to look late winter and early spring that seem dling the passage of time with style. better as summer months progress. to persist for months. Deer proof, P.O. BOX 1804 • MIDDLEBURG, VIRGINIA 20118 • 540-687-3367 As I’m sure many of you have noticed, Forming a round, low mound with drought tolerant. some of the most beautiful fl owering dainty white fl owers that attract many perennials look pretty tired once fl ow- nectar seekers. Deer proof and drought Polygonatum odoratum ers have passed. The job of pollination tolerant. ‘Variegatum’ is fi nished, no need to remain attrac- Solomon’s seal is a very hand- tive. The structure plants, on the other Shade Perennials some plant with arching stems and hand, are not always grown for fl owers lightly variegated foliage. Plants may DELAPLANE — PRIME REAL ESTATE ACREAGE and they are not necessarily the plants Carex siderosticha take a few years to mature, becom- you visit the nursery to buy, but they Resembling a hosta with its wide ing handsome in time, the envy of all! are held on thin but stiff stems that rise leaf blades, this ornamental grass is Drought tolerant. are the very plants you should own. Calamagrostis ‘Karl Foerster’ Listed below are my favorites with a to 3 feet. Incredible bloom period, run- one of very few that prefers shade. Smilacina racemosa brief description of each. They earn The all blue-green bladed form ning from late June to frost. I experi- Each leaf is green with contrasting False solomon’s seal emerges in Located on Pleasant Vale Road (Route 724), off Route 17, their keep. of Calamagrostis with thin reddish mented with plants this year and cut white bands. spring with gracefully arching stems bronze plumes during the summer. them back to 4 inches in late summer, Hakonechloa macra ‘Aureola’ that carry white fl ower clusters at the near the quaint village of Scuffleburg in Fauquier County. Sun Perennials Drought tolerant, deer proof. the resulting growth produced new tips of each stem. Late summer fi nds fl owers and is still fl owering. A very Another ornamental grass that Euphorbia amygdaloides prefers some shade. The foliage is the tips of stems weighted down with Beautiful rolling hills, stunning mountain views and bold Amsonia hubrictii tidy plant that handles the space be- red berries. The foliage is medium var. robbiae tween other plants remarkably well. A bright yellow with fi ne green stripes This is a handsome native peren- Wonderful deep, rich, evergreen and a lax habit, gracefully arching to green. Drought tolerant and tough. streams. 15 minutes from Middleburg and Upperville. Great nial with small, pale blue fl owers in Georgia Gold Medal winner. foliage that resembles the houseplant all sides. Very slower to grow but well Rhodea japonica spring. The foliage is clean, fl owing pittosporum. Chartreuse fl ower heads Panicum virgatum ‘Heavy Metal’ worth the wait, a classic beauty. and lovely, persistent through summer A little known plant with thick, equestrian properties. We will be building custom home designs rise up in spring to about 24 inches. There have been many improved almost succulent leaves that boldly and fall, turning a rich yellow in fall. Seemingly at home in sun or shade, I forms of Panicum virgatum, all are Heuchera (leaf types i.e. americana, Plants may reach 4 feet in height but micrantha, villosa) arch from a central crown. Very slow in Montana’s Big Sky tradition on sites 44 acres and larger. grow this plant on the north side of my worth purchasing for their great blue- to grow and not necessarily handsome usually stand closer to 3 feet. Drought house, just outside of my offi ce door green foliage and the fact that they are Most ornamental coral bells are tolerant. semi-evergreen, which is essential in year-round when placed in a windy where it recieves no direct sun. Staged native. Plumes arrive in early August north-west corner where winter winds Calamagrostis ‘Overdam’ with tassel fern or Polystichum poly- and they are wispy, fi lling gaps in the the shade garden where so many pe- Lots starting from $1,199,000 An ornamental grass that is also rennials are soundly deciduous. The will take a toll on otherwise handsome blepharum and Helleborus foetidus, garden in a delightful airy way. Plant foliage. Plant in a protected eastern a native with stiffl y variegated leaf my patch is green year-round. Deer with Lilium speciosum ‘Rubrum’, plum and purple leafed varieties are Dale Schulz 540-687-3367 blades and pencil thin plumes which beautiful next to blue hostas. corner and you will appreciate the proof and drought tolerant. rudbeckia and anything else that fl ow- green leaves all year. arrive early (June) and hold on until Kalimeris mongolica or pinnatifi da ers from August to fall. Deer proof, Helleborus fall. Drought tolerant, deer proof. Small double composite fl owers drought tolerant. Two come to mind immediately

T H E A R T O F PINEDA BUENO

November 10 & 11. Artist reception each evening from 6-9 pm.

Meet famed Spanish Artist Pineda Bueno in his first One Man Show in the United States. See his latest impressionistic works of figures, landscapes and still-life. Part of 2nd Saturday “Art in the Village”.

5 East Washington St, PO Box 2084, Middleburg, VA 20118 • (540) 687-6653 • www.t-lgalleries.com www.mbecc.com www.mbecc.com PAGE 10 MIDDLEBURG ECCENTRIC • OCTOBER 26, 2006 ~ NOVEMBER 22, 2006 MIDDLEBURG ECCENTRIC • OCTOBER 26, 2006 ~ NOVEMBER 22, 2006 PAGE 11 Editor’s Desk congress has done and start missioners to create a neigh- www.roundhillva.org. Indications of Enlightenment… again. borhood with some aesthetic The residents of Kelsey Rant & Raves Furthermore, as a profes- value. However, this will not Hill Court, Round Hill or, the Lack There of sor and dean, we can be sure eliminate the visual impact of -Tony and Jacki Feijoo that she is a very intelligent a modern subdivision with tens -John and Karen Harris Red vs Blue The Silly Season woman, but lets face it. Acade- of homes on 1/2-acre lots, nor -Barbara Miller From Beyond the Beltway micians live and theorize under will it alleviate the signifi cant increase in traffi c at the small When Thomas Jefferson wrote to George Washington from ideal conditions in a pure envi- To the Editor: Conscience of a Conservative? Webb is the Right Choice Ken Rietz crats attacking the president Paris in November, 1788, he noted his “infi nite pleasure” that ronment. While she will make intersection of New Cut Road A Response to Washington and Loudoun Street (especially for proposing privatizing so- eleven states had accepted the new constitution, his conviction a brilliant advisor, I would Post Editorial - Power Politics The late Lyn Nofziger, cial security, which he has not, never put her in a position of when combined with addition- Dan Morrow - (D) their case. Allen, in fact, has Pretending to be a Virgin- With undisclosed fi nan- that trade with other nations was the only reason to go to war, al traffi c from the west side of - 10/22/2006 communications and political or saying his tax cuts favor the leadership. I would rather vote been, at worst a sycophant, ian in the mold of Jefferson, cial transactions of his own to advisor to President Reagan, rich over the poor, even though his belief that England had been “awakened by our revolution” for Bill Woods before I vote for town). Unless done extremely well, and at a more appropri- I was surprised and disap- In 1960, Barry Goldwater, and at best an unimaginative, and a cowboy in the mold of worry about, Allen has been called the last month of a cam- the result has been a strong and his concern that women were assuming too much infl uence in Judy Feder. I think that Judy is ate density, the project cannot pointed to see your editorial on the father of modern conser- and arguably unprincipled, en- Reagan, he’s cried “stay the predictably reticent about tak- paign “the silly season”. That’s economy, over 4 million new government affairs. there just to fi ll a slot for the help but accelerate the loss of Sunday endorsing Dominion vative Republicanism, argued abler, of a Bush-run expansion course” even though the best of ing his fellows to task when when candidates go after each jobs and a record stock mar- democrat party. They have yet another piece of Western Virginia Power’s proposal to that a true “conservative elec- of big government and execu- his own colleagues understand obvious violations of the law other each tooth and nail and ket. already given up hope of win- Loudoun’s eroding character build a huge new power line torate” had to be created out of tive-branch power that makes the course is, at best, wrong, were taking place. To ask him the voters are left trying to sep- Will all this name calling, In Jefferson’s opinion, the minorities voting against the con- ning this seat, and so did not and patrimony. through northern Virginia. I arate truth from fi ction. In re- leaking of scandals at just the post a viable candidate. a combination of Democrats FDR and LBJ look like small- and at worst, disastrous. Gold- to condemn unethical practices stitution had been “very respectable,” and deserved that ‘some We are fully aware that agree that the high electricity and what he called, “modern” timers. water and Reagan wouldn’t that his friends “assured him” cent years, the chaos has been right time, attacking opponents sacrifi ces be made to them.” That leaves me as the only change and development are prices and growth of demand amplifi ed by cable television for what they may or may not viable candidate. A candidate for power in the Washington Republicans . . . “the vast un- And it’s not only BIG stand for it. Neither will Webb. were “legal” would be beyond inevitable. Furthermore, we committed middle” . . . people government. It’s BAD govern- Nor should any real conserva- the pale. and dozens of talking heads have said or written 20 or 30 who is looking for solutions, are not inclined to throw stones DC area and further north are analyzing everything from po- years ago or calling the oppo- Although “respectability” seems all too rare in today’s politi- not who to blame. A candidate in our own glass houses (we clear issues that need to be ad- who were not “ideologically ment. tive. litical polls to commercials. nent a liar really make a differ- cal climate it would undoubtedly be our cavalier attitude about who is out to get work done, ourselves live in a new neigh- dressed. However, Dominion wedded” to any one party’s po- Allen has kept silent, or Taxes Not worried about Habeas Add to this the commer- ence in this election ? It will voting itself that would most infuriate the founding fathers. not spend time talking about it. borhood bordering Round Virginia is a private investor litical program. worse, played simpering cheer- Allen talks low taxes, helps Corpus in the hands of Gonza- cialization of the fi nal few probably suppress the turnout Hill). But these impending de- owned company making a spe- For Goldwater Republi- leader, while Bush and his cro- pass them for his rich cronies, lez? Wait until legitimate gun weeks of the campaign by because the voters are con- Neeraj Nigam velopments will be much larg- cifi c business proposal to ad- cans (and for Reagan Republi- nies CREATED some very big then BORROWS the money dealers are arrested for “indi- those trying to sell books or in- fused or fed up with the style We are spending hundreds of billions of dollars to create a Neeraj Nigam for er and denser, and will have a dress what it sees as a business cans) . . . for the true “uncom- problems (Iraq and the failure from China and other “friends” rectly” giving “aid and com- crease speaking fees and most of the campaign. democracy in the Middle East. US Congress 2006 major lasting impact on Round opportunity. Your endorse- mitted middle” Jim Webb is a in Afghanistan spring to mind). to fi ll the government’s coffers fort” to some undefi ned pub- voters are left scratching their So, whom will this help Virginia 10th District Hill and the surrounding coun- ment is both premature and in- better candidate . . . the right Worse, he’s played no . . . coffers he’s helped empty lic enemy. Wait until the next heads. ? The incumbents; and that tryside. We and the town’s appropriate. This year’s ‘October Sur- means the chances of the Re- residents have a real interest candidate . . . for the United productive role in helping to by a complete failure to con- Martin Luther King is “disap- Voters who wait patiently for six to ten hours to register their To the Editor: As a long time senior con- States Senate than George Al- SOLVE other problems, espe- trol either spending or what peared.” Wait until Allen’s prises’ have included a Bob publicans maintaining control conviction are said to be emblematic of our contribution to the We are writing to highlight in seeing that they are shaped sultant to the electric power Woodward book claiming that of the House of Representa- to minimize the damage to industry, I can assure you that len. Here’s why. cially those cascading from the amounts to theft-by-earmark friends in the power companies world. But, at home, in the country that was founded on the right events that concern Round Hill Big Bad Government ones he helped create (Katrina, by his friends. Goldwater and use the Federal courts to seize CIA Director George Tenet tives AND the Senate are specifi cally but that pertain to Round Hill, Western Loudoun, there are numerous other and told Woodward he tried to get good. The Democrats made to vote, most of us simply can’t work the process into our busy all communities in Western and those who live here in the likely better ways to meet this The editorial page of the Korea, Iran, congressional cor- Reagan wouldn’t stand for it. your land. Goldwater wouldn’t future. Condoleeza Rice’ attention on the rhetoric too white hot. The schedules. Loudoun. This is about the important regional need. These Washington Post recently noted ruption, national healthcare, Neither will Webb. Nor will stand for it. Webb will not. terrorism before 9/11. Isn’t this word ‘liar’ doesn’t work in a construction of further housing The Round Hill Planning proven alternatives include in- Allen’s lack of “independent- education, and the minimum any true conservative. Maturity and Commission has held at least the same CIA Director who TV commercial. Nor does a developments surrounding a creasing the capacity of exist- mindedness.” They understate wage, to name a few). Corruption “Family Values” told President Bush fi nding constant barrage of attacks on No one, red, blue or periwinkle, should be able to face their decreasingly-picturesque rural two public sessions with the Draisey property developer. ing lines, adding new clean and weapons of mass destruction the President. colleagues, friends, foes or family if they do not vote November Virginia town. low noise power plants nearer was a “slam dunk”. Democrats Voters may not agree with The eastern environs of Attending these meetings, with 7th. Nothing is more fundamental. Nothing more clearly under- the opportunity to provide pub- to the points of need and ap- want us to believe George Te- Republicans on issues like the Round Hill have already been plying demand side manage- net now, while they criticize war in Iraq, anti terrorism, ‘no scores the very word “citizen.” irreversibly defaced by the lic comment, has been a highly US Senator George Allen interesting and educational ex- ment pricing and technology to Bush for believing him then. child left behind’ , or tax cuts building of high-density, high- reduce demand during critical visibility, out-of-place subdivi- perience. In addition to hear- President Clinton has but they know for what they Our Revolution awakened the world and began a process that, ing the details of the develop- periods of high need. These Mark Tate - (R) interview. Please remember to illegal immigration? strained role of a judge in our stepped into the campaign say- stand. What IS missing in the sions—more of which we are alternatives can increase ac- vote on November 7th. We must take steps to se- representative democracy. In over time, truly offered each citizen, regardless of race, color, told is to come at the hands of er’s desired plans, and seeing ing he wants to return to the Democrat’s campaign is a clear the local process in action, we cess to low cost energy and As the elections approach How do you and your op- cure our borders. We are a na- our Republic, it is the right of kind of civilized debate, with- outline of policies they would creed, or sex, a voice in the affairs of their state. the same developer. The one reduce the need for high cost we have interviewed the two ponent differ on taxes? tion of immigrants – my own the people and their elected positive aspect of this tragedy have found that: out the hot rhetoric, that oc- support. - The Planning Commis- energy as well. They have the candidates for US Senate in I am a consistent support- mother is an immigrant – but representatives to make laws curred during his Presidency. Well, as President Clinton is that its vehicle traffi c fl ows Virginia. Below you will fi nd er of lessening the tax burden we are also a nation of laws. as they deem appropriate Whether you live in a village, a suburb, a metropolis or rolling more or less directly onto sion, comprised of citizen added benefi t of not requiring Apparently he doesn’t remem- once said, that may depend “on countryside, plan now to be at your polling station when the votes Highway 7, without impacting volunteers whose time and re- ugly, environmentally damag- my interview with Senate on working men and women, The federal government has and that this right cannot be ber Hillary and James Carville what the defi nition of ‘is’ is. are registered. the town center. sources frankly cannot match ing and physically vulnerable George Allen, our incumbent families, small business own- failed in its primary respon- usurped by unelected federal attacking, day after day, the so Note: Ken Rietz, a resi- Now, the still-attractive those of a for-profi t develop- lengthy power lines. Beyond US Senator in Virginia. Prior ers, retired people, and all tax- sibility to secure our borders. judges who would inject their called Republican ‘right wing dent of Delaplane is a former northwestern and southern ment company, seems nonethe- these options, it is also clear to this interview I had the payers. I worked with my col- We need greater enforcement personal views in activist rul- conspiracy’. Besides, what is Deputy Chairman of the Re- sectors of the town are to fall less committed to the welfare that the complex power net- opportunity to attend a local league, John Warner, to enact and more border patrol per- ings. more divisive than the Demo- publican National Committee. Middleburg Eccentric welcomes and encourages Letters to the Editor. under the developer’s bull- of their town. Hats off to their work serving the northeast can meeting with Senator George the 2001 and 2003 tax relief sonnel and detention centers, They weaken our sover- dozer. Round Hill residents involvement and work. They be strengthened by making ad- Allen where he addressed provisions that have benefi ted as well as actual and virtual eignty by striking down state Letters must be signed and include writer’s name, address and day- may be aware of the advertised need public input and support. ditions to lines and capacity at some local issues on transpor- over 3 million Virginians. fences. I supported passage laws using international stan- dress rising energy costs? plan for independence from time phone number. Please submit letter via email: editor@mbecc. impending subdivision con- - Public opinion and com- points far removed from here. tation and the recent local treat These measures must be made of the “Secure Fence Act of dards. You see judges—in- For America to be free Middle East and other foreign com or P.O. Box 1768, Middleburg VA 20118 struction just west of the town ment ARE IMPORTANT This wide array of alterna- form the power companies permanent to keep the current 2006” to gain better control cluding the Supreme Court and independent and the mas- oil includes fi ve essential ele- center. However, are residents AND HAVE IMPACT. If we tives, however, may not serve that would scare our country economic expansion of op- over our borders through of the United States—al- ters of our own destiny, we ments: also aware that a historic home fi nd this at the planning com- Dominion’s private business side with 500 mega watt trans- portunity growing stronger, construction of a fence along lowing these lords in New must declare an end to our 0. Strategic use of our with 50-some acres of lovely mission level, it will surely objectives. mission power lines. When including marriage penalty re- the United States’ southwest London, Connecticut to take strategic dependence on oil global economic power and property straddling Airmont be doubly so at the next step, Further, Dominion has not the senator was asked about lief, abolishing the death tax, border. A nation that cannot peoples’ homes—the Ameri- from the Middle East and international relationships to Road just south of the Highway when the issue comes before yet shared the underlying anal- his position of these lines by doubling the child tax credit, secure its own borders can- can Dream—not for a school, from any other foreign source remove the oil-based leverage Letters to the Editor 7 overpass, has been purchased the Town Council. yses which support the need the Mayor of Purcellville he and providing tax incentives not protect its own people. In not for a road, but because that has the potential to jeop- from hostile states. by a developer who intends to Yes, change and devel- for this new line, or its evalu- responded to this issue by to small businesses. This is addition, we cannot reward they want to derive more tax ardize our national security 0. Accelerated explora- To the Editor: you to please keep this in mind Lets face it, he has been do- build new subdivisions at the opment are inevitable. But ation of other alternatives. In saying “ These Transmission a fundamental disagreement illegal behavior through am- revenue from that property. and economic vitality. We tion and development of do- for the future. ing the same job for the last 26 maximum permissible density further scarring change and addition, the US Department of lines will not come through between my opponent and nesty. If the U.S. government __Now that’s why we need must commit every effort and mestic energy supplies – oil, I see on the issue that you (1 home per acre of total prop- over-development should not have reviews of both Frank Frank Wolf, has done good years. He has grown tired, and be. We urge local residents to Energy, which is considering this country side and we will me: I trust free people and rewards illegal behavior with judges in the United States— resource to the achievement (including exploration in work. I respect him for his ded- lost the strength to fi ght. erty, which in practice makes the use of new federal power to not allow the power of emi- free enterprise more than a amnesty, we will get more il- especially federal judges who of this national purpose. ANWR and offshore), natural Wolf and Judy Feder. However, for 1/2-acre lots)—and in fact make their voice heard in the you neglected to put anything ication to the district and the Judy Feder is even worse. public process and exercise support new power lines, has nent domain will not be used meddlesome, burdensome legal behavior. are appointed for life – who I recently announced a gas, clean coal, and advanced people. I applaud him for the She wants to break everything is requesting a rezoning so that only just received comments to take this land for the power government. My opponent How do you determine understand that the role of “Strategic Plan for American nuclear. about me, and therefore have he can squeeze in more? their responsibility to protect done your readers a dis-ser- love and respect that he is able down and start from ground the legacy we leave future gen- on its initial report on conges- company’s profi ts.” I am im- would join John Kerry, Hill- how you vote on federal judge a judge is to apply the law, Independence from Middle 0. Accelerated research to command from the residents zero again. If this keeps up, The developer for Fantasy tion problems and has not yet pressed and pleased with his ary Clinton and other national nominations? not invent the law, and not to East Oil” and I am taking a and development of alterna- vice. Since you are a monthly, Farm, aka the Draisey Prop- erations. Planning Commis- tive and renewable energy I guess it may be too late to do of the district. I challenge him we will never achieve anything sion and Town Council meeting considered the many alterna- response so I thought it im- Democrats who voted against Judges should be com- amend our Bill of Rights by leadership role in the Senate for his blind following of party since every new congress will erty, seems to be making an tives and issues associated with portant to include in the ar- these tax relief measures. mitted to the rule of law and judicial decree. to make this a reality. My sources –soy diesel and etha- anything about it, but I request effort to work with town com- dates and agendas are posted at nol, hybrids, solar power, and and fi nancial contributors. break down what the previous Continued Page 12 ticle. Now on to the rest of the What is your position on understand the proper, re- What would you do to ad- comprehensive and strategic Tom Neel Studio For that very special Christmas Gift Frame a Memory

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Race Time: 9:00 A.M. choice for LASIK wide variety of alternative ways to ad- • Custom LASIK-As unique as you are. A wacefront analyzer dress this growing need and, further, To the Editor: Laser Vision Correction-It’s all we do, and we do it best to ask that a wide variety of criteria 1 creates a map of your eye and analyzes your ocular system Why do supporters of Ballot Ques- TLC is the largest provider of laser vision correction service in North at 240 different points. be used to evaluate these options in- America with over 800,000 procedures performed to date. tion #1, the so-called “marriage amend- • Intralase is the only all-laser LASIK. cluding costs to customers, effects on ment,” talk about every topic under the Awards: Approximately 10:30 A.M. Middleburg Humane Foundation Experience-Mark Whitten, MD and Edward Perraut, MD physical system reliability, changes in 2 6 Outcomes fuel use patterns, effects on air pollu- sun except what the amendment actu- When it comes to LASIK, not just any doctor will do. Drs. Whitten and TLC Whitten-Perraut Laser-Eye Associates is able to provide patients a ally says? Perraut, both board certified ophthalmologists, performed their first high quality experience with the best possible outcome. tion, effects on sensitive and historic Entry fee: $20 pre-registration (before November 1) $25.00 after November 1 LASIK procedures in January 1996. Combined, they have performed areas, on property owners and on na- The only intelligible part of the lan- close to 100,000 procedures, and rank among the most experienced 7 Quality Assurance-A Way of Life at TLC tional security. guage is the first sentence. The rest of LASIK surgeons in the world. To learn more about Drs. Whitten and Per- The laser suites at TLC use a state-of-theart ventilation system to control With all due respect it is so poorly written that nobody can Place: Middleburg Fitness Club parking lot located at 7 West Washington St., Middleburg, VA. raut visit www.whittenlaserey.com temperature, humidity and air quality to maximize laser performance say what it means. The Attorney Gen- and consistency. all equipment, facilities, and surgery suites are continu- eral’s opinion of what it means is only Value-You Get What You Pay For ously monitored and maintaned to patient safety. Mitchell S. Diamond Dogs on leash and strollers are welcome to walk! 3 When comparison-shopping, learn exactly what the quoted Unison Virginia that - his opinion. Many legal scholars costs include. a pre-operative consultation, the latest proven technol- Our Staff (Lead Vice President (retired), have a different opinion. Why would ogy, post-operative care, and an experienced surgeon and staff arr 8 All TLC Whitten-Perraut staff members participate in continuing educa- Booz Allen & Hamilton we put something so uncertain in our all-inclusive at TLC Whitten-Perraut Laser Eye associates. Add to that tion, complete certification and training on all equipment the operate. the TLC Lifetime Commitment program, which provides no-charge en- This assures our patients that knowledgeable and educated teams of World Wide Energy Practice) constitution? FREE T-shirts to those who register by November 1, 2006!! hancements for life to qualified patients at any of th 70 TLC Laser Eye professionals are involved in their care. The one thing that we can be sure of Center location across North America. To the Editor: is that it will make families vulnerable Tiger Woods-A Satisfied TLC Patient Since 1999 to lawsuits, and put the children that 4 Affordability-Options Available to Make LASIK Affordable 9 After 7 years and more than 50 worldwide wins, he’s still seeing 20/20 It is really astonishing to me to see • Financing- We’ve partnered with Capital One to allow you to with no contacts. To hear a message from Tiger Woods, call 877-TI- those who are pushing the anti-civil these supporters so sanctimoniously customize your loan, to under $100 per month GER20, or visit us at www.tlcvision.com and click on Tiger’s photo. union, anti-single people, anti family claim to care about at risk - the risk of All profits go to the Middleburg Humane Foundation. Please bring • Flexible Sponding Accounts-Use pre-tax dollars to offset amendment to the Virginia constitu- having custody agreements nullified, medical expenses. TLC Laser--A Nationwide Company 10 With over 70 TLC Centers and 20,000 affiliated optometrists that belong tion continuing to repeat the same dis- the risk of losing health insurance ben- a donation on the day of the race! (Dry chow, canned dog or cat food, 5 Technology-One Pair of Eyes, Pne Personalized LASIK Experience to the TLC family in the United States and Canada, you can be assured honest “facts,” such as “All it does is efits, and worst of all, the risk of being TLC uses only the newest, most advanced, and proven technology that your vision care will be in good hands, whereever you are define marriage,” and “It doesn’t take treated as a legal stranger to the adults Middleburg Humane Foundation or kitty litter only, please!) availavle. away any rights.” they love and trust just when they need Fact: Ballot Question #1 goes far them the most, such as in a medical beyond “defining marriage,” which has emergency. been defined in Virginia since 1975. It Careless dismissals of the very real would also ban civil unions, domestic A TLC LASER EYE CENTER PARTNER danger to unmarried victims of domes- For more information go to www.middleburgfitnessclub.com or Call 540-687-6007 partnerships, and any other legal rec- tic violence are particularly sickening. ognition of a partnership between any These are not theoretical concerns. Be- ✃ Whitten-Perraut Laser Eye • 7806 Sudley Rd., Suite 200 • Manassas, VA 20109 • 703-392-7515 two “unmarried persons.” Fact: The amendment WOULD cause of a similar amendment, women change Virginia law. The existing law are currently being denied protective does not contain the same language as orders in Ohio, which has a domestic the amendment, which would extend violence statute functionally identical NAME the current prohibitions on gay couples to Virginia’s. We should listen to the to the 130,000 straight unmarried cou- experts who run domestic violence Flex ples in Virginia. programs in Virginia, who are very fa- ADDRESS PHONE Fact: Unmarried domestic violence miliar with the law, and are extremely victims ARE at risk from the wording worried about the ramifications of this of the amendment. Virginia’s domestic amendment. Word games do not pro- Spending... violence statute applies to “cohabiting” tect women being beaten by an abusive CITY STATE couples. Both the Virginia Supreme boyfriend. Court and the former Attorney Gen- The question voters should ask is Month Day Year eral have determined that “cohabiting” not “how should marriage be defined,” Your LASIK means “living as a spouse.” If that is since marriage is already defined many not recognizing a “legal status” that times over in Virginia law. What voters AGE Gender: MALE FEMALE BIRTH DATE nest egg. approximates marriage, I don’t know should ask is whether they want to give what is. judges complete control over the most Fact: Virginia judges are appointed personal and important choices that Expiration Have you thought about LASIK but didn’t by legislators who can remove them or people can make: How their children CREDIT CARD think you could afford it? Whitten-Perraut decline to re-appoint them. Massachu- should be cared for, who gets to make setts judges have their seats for life. It Laser Eye has great news! By utilizing your medical and end of life decisions, and is not conceivable that what happened whether they should have protection Visa Mastercard EMAIL Flexible Spending Account (FSA) through in Massachusetts could happen here. That is nothing but a fear tactic. under the law. This amendment is a your employer, you can set aside tax-free Fact: Pro-amendment groups in bad idea, badly executed. Virginia, the Checks: Make payable to Middleburg Fitness Club Annual Fun Run birthplace of our Bill of Rights, can do dollars now... to pay for LASIK later. other states claimed that the concerns of opponents were unfounded and better. Read it all, and vote NO on Bal- lot Question #1. Middleburg FSA enrollment periods are brief and yours “absurd” - only to turn around and file X-Large lawsuits challenging the rights of un- Unisex T-shirt size: Small Med. Large may open soon. However, before you set married couples after the amendments Mark Boltz Fitness Club aside funds for your FSA, find out if you’re passed. Leesburg, VA F C Liability waiver must be signed. Illegible forms will be rejected. I know that running a road race is a a candidate for LASIK. Then see your Ballot Question #1 is a mean-spir- potentially hazardous activity and that I should not enter and run unless I am medically and properly trained. Employee Benefits Advisor for details. TO REGISTER: I agree to abide by any decision of a race official relative to my ability to safely complete the run. I assume Webb is the Right Choice all risks associated with running in this event including but not limited to falls and contact with other Step 1: Complete registration form Call 703-392-7515 From Page 11 participants, the effects of the weather, including high heat, and/or humidity, traffic and the conditions of the Allen has never grown up. Sadly, ing a “cut and run” coward. or go online and download form road, all such risks being known, and appreciated by me. Having read this waiver and knowing these facts today for a complimentary for Virginia, he still epitomizes the Webb, too was a child of his times, daddy’s-boy, the-law-doesn’t-apply- and he, like Allen, said and did some www.middleburgfitnessclub.com and in consideration of your accepting my entry, I for myself and anyone entitled to act on my behalf, waive consultation. to-me, rich-kid UVA-fraternity cul- stupid things in his youth. But for and release the organization, the Middleburg Fitness Club, The Hill School and all other sponsors, their ture of the late ‘60’s and early 70’s. Webb, combat and the loss of friends . Step 2: Choose method of payment representatives and successors from all claims of liabilities of any kind arising out of my participation in this It was a culture I knew all too well . . . hard work, responsibility, a willing- . . a culture that adopted and vocif- ness to admit and learn from mistakes . Check or credit card event or carelessness on the part of the persons named in the waiver. Further, I grant permission to all of the Dr. Dan Goerl erously defended efforts to exclude . . and a profound ability to empathize foregoing to use any photographs, motion pictures, recordings or any other record of this event for legitimate 7806 Sudley Road women and blacks from the University (revealed clearly in his writing helped Suite 200 . . . and blacks, Jews, Catholics, and him become a man, and put away fool- Step 3: Mail to: MFC purposes. Manassas, VA 20109 even some of the more “embarrassing” ish things. Indeed, they combined to P.O. Box 1171 born-again Christians from their fra- make him the kind of officer under Signature (parent or guardian if under 18) ternity houses. whose command anyone would be Middleburg, VA 20118 And from a Christian perspective, proud to serve . . . the kind of man one who but a Pharisee of the first degree would like to be . . . and the kind of would have the unmitigated gall to Senator Virginia deserves. accuse a Marine Captain (who took a Duty, Honor, Country Sponsors to date: BB&T Bank ™, Middleburg Life ™, Saddlery Liquidators™, Starbucks Coffee™ & Middleburg Eccentric™. grenade blast for one of his men) of be- Webb served and was awarded a www.mbecc.com Continued Page 18 www.mbecc.com PAGE 14 MIDDLEBURG ECCENTRIC • OCTOBER 26, 2006 ~ NOVEMBER 22, 2006 MIDDLEBURG ECCENTRIC • OCTOBER 26, 2006 ~ NOVEMBER 22, 2006 PAGE 15 Pastimes The Loudoun Sketch Club at 60 The Art of Art Tom Neel a more proper name and on Septem- is the life’s blood to an artist and The close to 40 works of art by over 20 show you ber 10th, 1946 offi cially became The Loudoun Sketch Club fi nds no short- of the club’s members. The opening can contact any years ago, when I Loudoun Sketch Club. The next year age of it through their years of history reception will be held Saturday, Octo- C r e i g h t o n fi rst moved to this area, they would have their fi rst exhibit at and connections. ber 28th from 3 to 7pm in Creighton Farms at I remember one of the Leesburg Baptist Church in 1947. An active group, they meet for Farm’s new reception area at 22616 7 0 3 - 5 4 2 - fi rst local artist names Many years, exhibits and sketch- “plein air” painting and or to gather James Monroe Hwy. Aldie, Va. and 7413 and or for more information MI had heard of and then met was that es have past since those early days research for studio paintings on Tues- will remain on display through No- about The Loudoun Sketch Club, con- of Vinton Pickens. Born in 1900, and certainly names I remember in the days at about two sights per month, in- vember. A percentage of the show’s tact Sarita Moffat at 540-687-4241 Mrs. Pickens was elderly and even- number of years I’ve known the club. cluding farms, estates, vineyards and sales will be donated to the Audubon Dues are still just $20. a year! tually died at the age of 93 in 1993. One such name is now acting club historic sites, from May through Oc- Naturalist Society’s Rust Sanctuary in Not though, without leaving behind a president, Virginia Treveranus, who tober. I believe, as do they, this brings Leesburg. www.tomneelstudio.com worldly professional art career, much gives proof to the club’s long member a rich sense of documentation of our For more information about the 540-364-4401 community service, as she also helped dedication and enthusiasm. Some 80 area for generations to come. Just form the fi rst Planning Commission members strong today, The Loudoun think of the history of art, our history for Loudoun in 1942 and The Loudoun Sketch club welcomes new members through art and what artists have cap- Hospital Rummage Sale Sketch Club, which she began with a and is proud of its generous artistic tured and immortalized that is no lon- group of friends in the early 1940s. sharing of knowledge. This club is ger with us. There is a mission here Breaks All Records In those early days the all female not just for pros either, it’s for begin- beyond simply having fun with art. group which often met at the Picken’s ners too and all with a passion for fi ne The Ladies Board of Inova a large collection of die-cast NAS- HONORED TO HELP now history Ashburn home “Janelia”, art. If you are new to the area or new Loudoun Hospital’s 68th Hospital CAR models, stunning evening wear, had been nicknamed “The Hot Sketch- to art, this is a group eager to help and I was recently ask to hang The Rummage Sale grossed a record- and enough working electronics to es”. This came by way of Vinton’s they provide opportunities to access Loudoun Sketch Club’s 60th Anniver- breaking $118,000. Held this past stock a store. sary Exhibit show and sale, hosted by Friday and Saturday at the Morven According to Clewis, shoppers husband Robert, an author and Wash- not only public places in an artistic Park Equestrian Center at Leesburg, came from all over the region (includ- ington correspondent for the Associ- way, but very special private places The Ritz-Carlton Golf Club, Creigh- ton Farms. The show will feature the sale exceeded last year’s event by ing a few from the west coast this ated Press. Eventually, they needed as well. As you know, subject matter $16,000. year) including Washington, D.C., All profi ts from the sale go to- Maryland, West Virginia, and Penn- ward patient care needs, nursing sylvania. “Many learned about the scholarships and are applied toward sale from family who live in Loudoun The Ladies Board’s $1,000,000 capi- and knew it was worth the drive,” said tal building campaign pledge. Clewis, who added that the sale is an “We are thrilled with the re- annual adventure for many bargain sults,” said Barbara Gardner, Ladies hunters. Board president, who added that “this The Lost and Found department is our fi fth consecutive year of record- was kept busy this year too, and now breaking sales.” has a stash of glasses and personal “I am continually amazed at the items, such as a cell phone, misplaced level of community support—with at the sale. Call Margaret Vaughn at the donations, the generous volun- 540-338-6221 to claim any belong- teer help, and the number of people ings left by accident at the sale. who come out to shop for great bar- Dates for next year’s sale are Fri- gains every year,” said Sue Clewis, day, Oct. 19 and Saturday, Oct. 20, at sale chairman. Clewis, a second-gen- Morven Park. eration Ladies Board member, along The Ladies Board of Inova with board members and volunteers Loudoun Hospital is a non-profi t or- spent last week at the center unload- ganization with the mission to pro- ing and unpacking donations of every mote goodwill between the hospital size and description in readiness for and the community, and to raise funds the two-day sale. for nursing scholarships, patient ser- Top selling departments included vices and special project needs. The the French Room, a moniker for de- Ladies Board operates the Twice Is signer labels; Furniture; and Antiques. Nice thrift shop in Leesburg, the Hos- Judy Mazzucchelli, chairman of Fur- pital Gift Shop, the Lights of Love niture, said her department was ahead remembrance program and the annual of last year at the end of the sale’s fi rst rummage sale. More information is day. Treasures were also in abun- available at www.LadiesBoard.org or dance, such as an antique Persian rug, by calling 703-771-2985. a Thomas Kincade canvas lithograph, Join Tom Moates for a discussion and signing of his new book “Discovering Natural Horsemanship” Sunday, November 12th from 1-4 PM at the old Train Station in Downtown Purcellville.

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www.mbecc.com www.mbecc.com PAGE 16 MIDDLEBURG ECCENTRIC • OCTOBER 26, 2006 ~ NOVEMBER 22, 2006 MIDDLEBURG ECCENTRIC • OCTOBER 26, 2006 ~ NOVEMBER 22, 2006 PAGE 17 Pastimes What do James Bond, Vincent Price and Barney Fife have in Common? Fine Time for Wine From Behind the Stove The American Society of Appraisers Offers Tips on Wine Collecting Brian Lichorowic 21⁄2 tsp Mustard, dried, ground family’s restaurant. . A long time before this October 31st, my Dad I love these cookies! mericans are drinking more wine now than they did impact on the quality of the wine. It is suggested to keep the wine 3 tbs Oil, Olive had the idea to prepare a full menu during Halloween from this In the mid 1980’s I’m at col- 20 years ago and taking more interest in fi nding and in a cool place. For those without basements, try keeping the wine hey’re all “eccentric” when it comes to gastronomy. 1 tbs White wine vinegar cookbook. He rode the scary angle and give us strict instructions, “ lege on a Saturday evening, after a collecting premium wines. The American Society of on the fl oor of a dark closet. Little known? Probably yes, but I can verify it A few drops Water I want a fi xed price, 4 course menu.” He’d tell us “Call each entree dorm party, walking around the local Appraisers (ASA) highlights tips on how consumers 0. Taste – Develop words to use for the fl avors you fi nd in here. whatever you want, just make sure everything that comes from street market in the Back Bay area of can collect and maintain the value of their wines. wine so you will be able to make a specifi c statement rather than Consider these trivia “ammo” for your next dinner Lets get the directions directly from the pages of 007. this kitchen today comes from this book. ”. We always sold out. Boston heavily “medicated”. At that A“Wine drinking has become a popular beverage choice in this just saying, “That’s good.” party you’re required taking a dish to. Why not take something “The food arrived, and M waited in silence and James Bond We continued to refer to this book for the next 20 years behind the time, I thought prudent to purchase “Aunt Bee’s Mayberry Cook- country,” said William Edgerton, ASA, accredited senior wine 0. Value – How do you know how much a wine is worth? Twith a little narrative behind it. carefully ground half a teaspoonful of pepper into the small bowl line, particularly on October 30th & 31st. book” from a used book vendor. It turned out to be my one of my appraiser with the American Society of Appraisers (ASA). “The For instance, a bottle of Chateau Mouton-Rothschild Bordeaux Here’s a salad dressing, a dessert and cookies that are from on the tray of accoutrements. This was followed by a similar This is Price’s own recipe so it was the only one attributed to oldest, most beloved cookbooks. selection and tastes for wine are more developed and Americans’ could be purchased for $39.95 in 1984. In 2006, that same bottle the hearts and minds of some of our more eccentric personalities amount of salt and sugar, to which Bond added two and a half him by name. Don’t be fooled by its simplicity. Use a good white I just can’t remember buying it. expectations of wine have increased,” Edgerton said. of wine is priced at about $900. Several factors go into the value in our culture. teaspoonfuls of powdered mustard, crushing the mixture well with bread or any one from Harvest Bread Company that meets your As big a fan as I was of “The Andy Griffi th Show” I became In fact, California wine sales in the U.S. reached another re- of wine. If you’re researching retail values, try www.winesearcher. a fork before stirring in three full tablespoons of oil, followed by fancy. A good raw sugar works as well if not better. I use 2 table- a bigger fan of some of he recipes that someone threw together. James Bond’s Salad Dressing cord high of 441 million gallons last year with a retail value of com for retail price information on more than 10,000 wines. For one of white wine vinegar, which he dribbled in carefully, adding spoons of pure vanilla and twice as many raisins as it calls for. They’re imaginative and tasty. Barney Fife has the most recipes $16.5 billion, according to wine industry consultant Jon Fredrik- investors looking for auction prices rather than retail prices, go On a recent cross-country trip I was in an Airport shopping a few drops of water before the fi nal stir and pouting the mixture As a kid in the restaurant, we’d add red food coloring in the to his name small snippet of information is in the book outlining son of Woodside and publisher of the Gomberg-Fredrikson Re- to www.wineauctionprices.com. The site can provide price details for a book and spotted a re-issue of Ian Flemmings’ James Bond over his salad. bread (that we baked) and served it up with a fresh raspberry coulis what he would cook to impress Thelma Lou and Mrs. Mandel- port. based on vintage, bottle size, auction size, date, lot price and bottle Series for “On Her Majesties Secret Service”. “Make someone a damned good husband, Bond.” The clear and called it “Vincent Price’s Blood Pudding Pie”. It was the hit bright. James Bonds has be burned into four generations of psyches grey eyes of M showed no apology for mentioning marriage—a of the evening. Nice to know that at least Barney ate healthy. Furthermore, a Gallup poll showed that wine had tied with price. For example, it demonstrates how a bottle of 2000 Chateau as a suave, sophisticated man who like his martini’s “shaken, not topic people knew 007 steered well clear of..” I had a strange childhood. Maybe it how he kept his great physique. beer as America’s most preferred alcoholic beverage citing growth Mouton-Rothschild of Bordeaux can be researched by utilizing stirred” and his women, gambling, gadgets and cars in masse. I Imagine that? License to kill AND can cook! trends from several different demographic groups. The popularity the above categories, as well as auction houses located around the ended up rereading eight of Flemmings’ works (and a few of Gard- 1 cup Brown Sugar, dark 1⁄2 cup Butter, soft of the hit movie Sideways continued to lift the public’s interest in world including, Amsterdam, Chicago, Geneva, London, Los An- ners’) and found out the ensuing. Vincent Prices Blood Pudding Pie 4 tbs Butter 1 cup Brown Sugar wine, particularly in Pinot Noir from California. geles, New York and San Francisco._ The true Bond character that Ian Fleming wrote about in over Not one distinct movie comes to mind when think of Vincent 3 slices Bread, buttered, diced 2 Lg Eggs An accredited senior appraiser with ASA and a graduate of Edgerton also suggests that vintage dates are of primary im- 11 books & short stories and John Gardner continued on in another Price. “The Raven” maybe or as Matthew Hopkins in “Witchfi nder 1⁄2 cup Raisins, Golden 1 tsp Vanilla Extract Dartmouth College, Edgerton has been appraising wine for 30 portance. Some years for making wine are better than others, based nine, is very eccentric about his food. Much more so than the General”, possibly. Maybe his wonderfully morbid scary read- 1⁄2 cup Raisins, dark 11⁄2 cup Banana’s, Ripe & Mashed years. His lifelong interest in fi ne wines is augmented by his 480- on weather conditions and temperature. Once you fi nd a wine you movies leads us to believe. I’ve confi rmed the following; ing in the song “Thriller” will be forever enduring, but Vincent 3 Eggs 11⁄2 cup All Purpose fl our volume wine reference library. He has also compiled the world’s like in a retail store, buy more of it right away. Don’t wait to buy Bond liked only a certain type of caviar (Royal Beluga) he Price was an epicurean, a very, very serious epicurean. I count fi ve 1⁄2 tsp Salt 1tsp Cinnamon, ground largest wine sales database that contains over 800,000 entries, it later. If it’s a good wine from a good vintage or if it’s highly preferred his eggs boiled for 3 and half minutes and his coffee cookbooks he’s authored with his wife. The Prices had a custom 1 tbs Vanilla 11⁄2 cup Granola (best with dried fruit in it) while publishing part of that database annually from 1989 to 1999 rated, it could be sold out quickly. Compare different bottles of very black, James Bond liked his Filet of Sole broiled with ONLY mobile home that they used on movie sets. For the day, it was state 1⁄4 tsp Cinnamon, ground 1⁄2 tsp Baking soda as the Wine Price File, the largest available listing of retail and wine, take notes on what you liked and disliked about its fl avor lemon, loved pastrami, and preferred his green vegetables under- of the art culinary. They would invite chefs from the area to cook A few drops Food coloring (red) 1⁄2 tsp Salt wine auction prices in print. He has built a handsome collection of and use these notes to make decisions about your next purchase. cooked. and break bread with them. They worked and basically enjoyed 4,000 wines in his wine cellar and offers some tips on collecting With 50,000 new wines from all over the world each year, wine But Bond also demanded and made his own salad dressing. revelry with chefs, celebrities, and friends. Measure into top of a double boiler or very low heat in a Preheat oven to 375. Grease 2 cookie sheets. In a large bowl, wines and maintaining their value.__Edgerton offers the following collectors need to do their homework. Which to my amazement is quite appetizing, tart and very good “A Treasury of Great Recipes” is his best work. As a cook- saucepan add the dark brown sugar. Butter the bread then dice and lightly mix the butter sugar until soft blended well, add the eggs, tips for consumers. There are courses available about wine collecting and wine when use on baking chicken or pork, but used primarily by Bond book, its complexity is astounding. The Prices’ comments on cer- sprinkle into the brown sugar in saucepan add the raisins. vanilla and bananas and blend well. 0. Research – Find a wine retailer that understands your in- tastings from community colleges across the country. Members of on his salad. It’s one of the few Bond recipes for anything given tain recipes entice imagination for improvisation and are insightful. In a separate bowl, beat in the eggs, milk, salt and vanilla. Add the fl out, cinnamon, baking soda and salt and blend to- terests and is reasonably informed. the American Society of Wine Educators also provide information out by the author so it must have merit. My guess is they were eating as they were preparing and jotting Pour over bread. DO NOT STIR! Place double boiler over sim- gether well. STIR in the granola, 0. Read – Educate yourself on understanding wine. and instruction about wine collecting. notes down on a pad of paper. They even authored a cookbook for mering water and cook for I hour. The brown sugar will form a Drop by tablespoon in cookie sheet 2” apart. Bake for 10-12 0. Storage – Think about where you want to store your wine. To learn more about caring for your valuables or to fi nd an 1⁄2 tsp Pepper, freshly ground the ‘Electric Blender”! sauce. Server warm or cold. Turn out onto serving plate. minutes until desired “cookie consistency”. You should not store wine in a room above 77 degrees. A chemical appraiser near you, log on to www.appraisers.org/consumers. 1⁄2 tsp Salt, freshly ground In 1973, I was 12 years old beginning a 3-year run as a line change occurs in wine after 77 degrees that will have a negative 1⁄2 tsp Sugar (turbinado makes a great substitute) cook’s helper (my Dad and big brother were the Chefs) in my Barney Fife’s Banana Granola cookies Comments or Catastrophes? [email protected] More recipies - mbecc.com/fbts Announcing The Tenth Annual

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Pastimes �� Dancing with the Redskins �� Seventh Inning Stretch �� middleburgrealestate.com Alex Cudaback the best dancing team in the NFL that there ISN’T any success or winning, tried to separate Peyton Manning’s �� doesn’t list Terrell Owens on its ros- or at least not very much. What there head from the rest of his body while he Redskins dance great. ter. is a lot of, and has been for several simultaneously trying to break both �� Nobody can deny them their The problem with all that talent years, with the exception of last year’s of his ankles. Whether the Redskins STONE ECHO dancing skills. They dance is that, for whatever reason, it doesn’t late season playoff run, is overblown came into the game looking to rough skins behind the woodshed for a les- COLD CRICK FARM Middleburg, VA well after scoring touch- quite translate into wins on the fi eld. expectations, over-hyped role players up the Colt’s quarterback is a no- son in what a real offense can do to whatever Gregg Williams has been Located only one mile south downs, they dance well after punt re- If anything, and Antwaan Randle El’s from other teams signed to be super- brainer; every team in the NFL looks of Middleburg on 50 acres Tturns (ESPECIALLY those for touch- little celebration after his 87-yard stars here in DC, lack of attention to to rough up the opposing quarterback putting on the fi eld all season and call- protected by a conservation downs), and they dance well after big punt return for a touchdown serves fundamentals, big hits rather than as a matter of principle. Whether the ing a defense. The Redskins scored 8 easement. A truly rare and hits. as a perfect example, all that danc- solid tackles, and a coaching staff that Redskins were willing to do so with more points in the half, but the third magical setting of absolute quarter essentially blew them out of privacy among well-estab- About the only thing they don’t ing translates best into is a sense of a delegates rather than, well, coaches. cheap-shots, however, seems to also lished gardens, open spaces dance well after are fi eld goals, but team that has never really been there All of this was on display last be a no-brainer, and generally serves the water and everybody watching the and mature forests. Original- that just might be because they’re too before, a team that doesn’t realize that Sunday against the Colts, and has been as a reliable indicator of a desperate game knew it. ly selected for its multitude of winded after holding their breath ev- the whole POINT of their being on the on four of the other six Sundays the team, or at least of desperate play- Marvin Harrison, the All-World water sources and interesting ery time somebody wearing burgundy fi eld is to score touchdowns and make Redskins have played regular season ers. Carter and Daniels will no doubt Colt’s receiver was quoted by Sally topography, the property boasts 26 springs and frontage on Little River. The property Jenkins in last week’s Washington is entered by a gracious paved driveway winding its way through forest and gardens. and gold tries to do just about anything tackles and generally outperform the games this year. The play that maybe maintain their innocence; Manning The Main Residence, both elegant and rustic, sits beside a pond framed by a stone with a foot and a football. team on the other side of the ball. best defi ned the Redskins approach and the referee that supposedly apolo- Post as saying, “They don’t pay me to bridge and waterfall. An exquisite Log Guest House creates a courtyard setting. The Even after that, it might be safe to This team wants the “respect” this year came midway through the gized to him for not calling a penalty play, they pay me to practice. Playing, Guest House features a front porch, open kitchen, stone fireplace, exposed logs, three say that Dan Snyder and Vinny Cer- that comes most freely with, surprise, second quarter when Andre Carter on the play know better. that’s what you do for free.” bedrooms and two baths. The three level Farm Manager’s House has three bedrooms, two baths and a garage. A Tennis Court, Gardening House, 2-bay detached equipment rato have put together, quite possibly, success and winning. The problem is, and Phillip Daniels “manned-up” and After taking the opportunity af- It’s a notion the Redskins might want to revisit, because for now, big Garage, Vegetable Garden and a Paddock fenced for horses complete the property. forded by the halftime break to clear Offered at $3,900,000 his head, Manning came out and did hits, cheap shots, and great dances just don’t seem to be paying the bills. VALLEY GREEN RD what players and teams SHOULD do. Fauquier County, VA Namely, he regrouped himself and his Close to The Plains, stone- team and proceeded to take the Red- [email protected] walls & a paved driveway Stately brick colonial on 5 acres. Formal sitting room, elegant dining room, large welcome you to this quiet eat-in kitchen, recently updated. Large family room with fireplace. pastoral views setting of 10.34 acres. The Webb is the Right Choice home is newly renovated from deck off of family room and kitchen. Spacious master bedroom and 2 ad- with granite counters & ditional bedrooms each with its own bathroom. Lush Bradford pear tree lined From Page 12 stainless steel appliances in decoration for valor second only to says, is not a debate about big govern- the Kitchen, a luxury Master drive. 3 stall barn and fenced paddock. 1.8 miles from town limits. the Medal of Honor. His did his duty ment vs. small government, but lead- Bath with a double shower, granite counters & hot tub. $1,375,000 as Reagan’s Secretary of the Navy, ership in the development of smart Sliding glass doors lead you from the Family Room with raised hearth brick fireplace to and resigned rather than do something government: big where it needs to the rear Deck. The Master Suite offers hardwood flooring & two walk-in closets. Enjoy that he believed would betray the be; small where it should be. Pella windows & Carriage garage doors, a large Front Porch, Living Room with built- Contact Bundles or Butter 540.687.6321 Navy and the Country he took an oath Allen has been described by sin- in bookcase, large Dining Room, & Recreation Room all in excellent order. There are 3 to preserve, protect and defend. cere endorsers of Republican Frank bedrooms & 2 1/2 baths. Access to bridal trails & an 18 acre stocked lake. Allen, judging from his behavior, Wolf as a man “whose legislative con- Offered at $785,000 Each office is independently owned and operated. either suffers from a singular inability tributions have been marginal at best” to know what’s right, or a fl atterer’s and “no one’s idea of a heavyweight unwillingness to act in the face of in the Senate.” criticism from his friends. Goldwa- I agree with The Washington Marshall, VA ~ $789,000 ter and Reagan detested such conduct. Post: “Virginians deserve better and in Haymarket They wouldn’t stand for it. Neither more enlightened representation. Mr. Piedmont Riding Club will Webb. Webb offers that hope.” “Smart” Government Webb is smart, brave, and honest Barack Obama recently noted . . . and the kind of man whose son that our times call for behavior that becomes a soldier. Mr. Goldwater and is beyond Red vs. Blue, and beyond Mr. Reagan would approve. I hope the ideological differences of the ‘60’s you will too, and that you will vote and ‘70s. What people really want, he for Jim Webb in November.

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Halloween yet and with his many inside sources and his The Syringa Tree by Pamela undreds of fans of the best- interesting projects that I’ve worked �� Christmas seems far, global perspective, has written a book Gien is based on her 2001 award- selling book, The Trea- with,” Palmieri said.__Secrets of the far way, but it will be that may well be the definitive work winning play. It’s an indictment of sure’s Trove are excited Alchemist Dar begins with clues con- �� here before you know it. If you are on the Iraq war. Not everyone agrees apartheid, told through the story of about the newly released cealed in the pages of the book that Yanything like me, you always plan with Ricks, and he has been furiously two families—one white, one black— sequel and recent feature on the Today will give anyone in the world who Show,H Secrets of the Alchemist Dar, a can read English a chance to solve to be ready well in advance, but rebuked by many; however, as always separated by racism but connected by �� then you’re caught by surprise when in these cases, it is better to read the love. The book’s narrator is six-year- fantasy story about fairies, spells and the clues and obtain one of the 100 the big day finally arrives—like you book and make up your own mind. old Elizabeth Grace (Lizzie) and, eclipses, written by Michael Stadther. jeweled rings valued together at more weren’t expecting it at all! Books & Even more riveting and as we know, children have a way of With promises of hidden treasures than $2 million. �� Crannies wants to make it easy for valued at $2.2 million, the American Palmieri spent one year consult- OPEN devastating is a novel some critics speaking the truth that is often more Society of Appraisers (ASA) accred- ing and valuing the 100 diamond rings you, and that’s why we’ve filled our believe may well be author Cormac powerful than the most eloquent ited senior appraiser and master gem- consisting of one red-diamond ring, �� HOUSE shelves with books that make great McCarthy’s masterpiece. To call The words of their elders. ologist appraiser, Donald Palmieri, valued at $1 million. After Stadther’s presents—even if you only give them Road a story about a post apocalyptic Speaking of eloquence and Sunday, Oct. 29th ASA, of New York City was asked to attorney conducted a nationwide 1p.m. - 4p.m. to yourself. This month’s suggestions world is like saying Macbeth is a children—The Looking Glass Wars is value the 100 jeweled rings to assure search for an accredited gemological �� can help you make a start. We’ll also play about a Scottish king with an the first in what is sure to be an exciting their value and integrity. appraiser, Palmieri was chosen and wrap your books free of charge, so ambitious wife. McCarthy is without new series. Author Frank Beddor has “This is a fictional book, but I asked by Stadther to work closely with see, there’s really no excuse for not a doubt one of our greatest living been an actor, a producer (Something was dealing with real diamonds and internationally renowned jewelry de- �� being ready. novelists, and he spares nothing in his About Mary) and a stuntman, and gems, worth real money and apprais- signer Aaron Basha of New York City Here are this month’s selections searing tale, while at the same time those professions serve him well in ing them was an extremely detailed to develop 100 double-decker rings. For more information, (we also have a small number of giving us a portrait of love, deep and this re-telling of Alice in Wonderland. process to ensure the authenticity of He painstakingly reviewed each ring �� call Admissions Director, signed copies of Under Orders by abiding, that cannot be wiped out by The premise: Lewis Carroll got it all each piece,” said Donald Palmieri, and counseled Stadther and Basha on Dick Francis): the worst of efforts of humankind. wrong—even misspelling Alice’s ASA, accredited senior appraiser of what should be added or included to Mrs.Catherine Struder, The Looming Tower: Al Queda Read it and weep. name (it’s really Alyss Heart) and the American Society of Appraisers the ring to maintain its value. �� at 540-687-5581 and the Road to 9/11 by Lawrence On a lighter note—and we really botching the story of the real Princess (ASA). “I’ve been appraising gems The extremely rare red diamond, Wright is a very important book, both need one—is Tomie dePaola’s book, of Wonderland. Alyss was driven out and jewelry for 35 years, and this is weighing in at a little more than one- for our times and for those who will Christmas Remembered. DePaola is a of her kingdom by her evil aunt Redd, definitely one of the most unique and half a carat, was paired with some �� An Independent, Catholic, Co-educational, one day look back at the events of much loved author/illustrator of more but after many years of exile, she’s pink diamonds on a rose gold band College Preparatory High School the past six years and try to sort out than 200 books for young readers, ready to take it back, accompanied Or a Creature from the Black Lagoon with a VVS clarity, with very few �� what happened. Wright’s surprisingly and he’s won both the Caldecott and by her devoted bodyguard, Hatter who gets a major tummy ache after flaws or imperfections. With only 17 35321 Notre Dame Lane, intimate approach to the seminal Newberry medals. In this book, he Madigan. There are battles, a trek ignoring his mother’s warnings not other known red diamonds of this size Middleburg, Virginia 20117 events of September 11 is constructed shares his love of Christmas in 15 across the Chessboard Desert, an to go swimming so soon after eating? or larger in the world, this ring is the �� around four individuals, terrorists vivid memories covering six decades. assassination attempt by the vicious And then there’s an ongoing dispute premiere find for treasure hunters. www.notredameva.org Osama bin Laden and Ayman al- We are so proud to have him with us on Cat with Nine Lives—well, you get between Sasquatch and Bigfoot There are three blue-diamond rings hidden also, appraised at Zawahiri, and the men who pursued October 25, when he’ll sign Christmas the picture. as to who is most insulted by their �� Notre Dame Academy is fully accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. them, the FBI’s counterterrorism Remembered from 3-5 p.m. There’s another new children’s $120,000 each, set within 18 karat names. Other tidbits: the Invisible white gold and four fancy, vivid, yel- chief John O’Neill, and the former We’re also hosting the dynamic book out that has all the potential to Man tries to get a haircut with drastic head of Saudi intelligence, Prince Washington author David Baldacci, become a classic. Frankenstein Makes low-diamond rings valued at $50,000 �� consequences, Dracula has spinach a piece. Basha also designed five Turki al-Faisal. This well-researched who will sign copies of The Collectors, A Sandwich by writer/illustrator in his fang but no one wants to tell book gives us the best look yet at the the sequel to his bestseller, The Camel Adam Rex is wonderfully drawn fancy, pink-diamond rings with three him about it, and the Mummy won’t pink-diamond flowers on each side, players in this dangerous game. It is Club. He’ll be at Books & Crannies and absolutely hilarious. Adults will go to his eternal rest until he gets his �� must reading for anyone who really set within 18 karat rose gold for on November 1, from 6:30 to 8:30 enjoy this book as much as children. cookies, a drink, etc. etc. Be sure to $20,000 each. At the $5,500 level, 87 wants to understand what happened— p.m. Readers of The Camel Club It is really a hoot. Where else will examine each illustration carefully— and is still happening—to our world. lady bug rings were hidden, consist- �� know that the Club is composed of you find a beleaguered Phantom there are lots of funny surprises. ing of a lady bug in the center of two Another book that can serve four dysfunctional and conspiracy- of the Opera who is considering a In next month’s column, we’ll yellow-diamond flowers, set in an 18 as almost a companion volume to obsessed crime solvers. Caleb Shaw, change in careers because he can’t provide a comprehensive list of gifts karat, yellow gold band with fancy The Looming Tower is Fiasco: The an ex-CIA assassin, heads up the Club, get pop songs out of his head and for readers of every age and interest, yellow diamonds and near colorless Santangelo & Sandridge American Military Adventure in Iraq and in their latest adventure, they set therefore is unable to write music? so watch this space! white-diamond shanks. Palmieri suggests all precious �� stones, gems and jewelry be appraised by an ASA accredited appraiser to en- �� sure their value and quality. He offers Turn Your Deck Or Patio Into Paradise With the following tips for consumers. 1. 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Some Alexander/Lisenbee Scholarship Awarded to Loudoun TION, began accepting donations donation to help further the project. 3) Volun- of the events included a hay maze, have earned AP Scholar designation from the College Board for their exceptional County Students of instruments for a new outreach teering time to help as part of the SYO staff or as popcorn relay, scavenger hunt, and pumpkin program. 12 instruments including, keyboards, a mentor or teacher in the program. Mring toss. The festival was the culmination of achievement on the college-level Advanced PlacementJ Program (AP) Exams taken last May. he Middleburg United Methodist drews, who established the scholarship in 2003 Ytrumpets, violins, cellos, clarinets, flutes and The Society Youth Orchestra’s mission is ten months of planning and hard work on the part of the Garden Club. The weather was pic- “Considering the size of our school, these Church has announced the recipients in honor of her mother and grandmother. drums were collected on Saturday Oct. 21. Due to get every underserved and at-risk child and ture perfect and a fantastic time was had by all. are remarkable results,” said Academic Dean of the Alexander/Lisenbee Scholarship, The Nellie Gray Alexander and Ann Alex- to the success of the event, YMPPA will continue youth of the community involved in the orches- John Suitor. “Eleven of last year’s 36 gradu- awarding two high school students for ander Lisenbee Scholarship Fund is awarded accepting instrument donations on Saturdays of tra program and off the streets, thus changing his ates earned this honor. That’s impressive.” The not only their academic achievements but also yearly to one or more high school seniors or cur- theirT contributions to the community. The schol- rent college students members of the Middleburg October, November and December, 9am-1:30pm outlook on life and his relationship with arts and Middleburg, Va., school had 15 AP Scholars in at Crossroads Baptist Church in Leesburg. The his community, while he explores his talents and 20004-05 and 12 in 2003-04. arship was established to honor the lives of two United Methodist Church. To qualify for the Cairns, who is also a National Merit Schol- Middleburg United Methodist Church members, scholarship, students must plan to attend an ac- instruments will be used by a new music out- grows intellectually, emotionally and spiritually. arship semi-finalist and was elected Foxcroft’s Ann Alexander Lisenbee and Nellie Gray Al- credited college or university and submit an ap- reach program in Leesburg. The Society Youth The SYO is modeled after the Venezuelan Sys- Student Head of School, was joined by four exander. The annual scholarship is awarded to plication to the church committee each spring. Orchestra (SYO) will begin offering free music tem of Youth Orchestras, which has proved that members of the Class of 2006 as AP Scholars outstanding high school students who are also “Anyone who wishes to remember mom instruction through orchestra to underprivileged music can be an effective way to create change with Distinction. Those students are Nicole members of the church. and grandma can support this scholarship. I and at-risk children and youth, starting January for the better in the society. Baudouin of Mexico City, who is a freshman at The recipients, Shenandoah Dudley, a believe it is a statement of community and love 2007. To find out more about YOUTH MUSIC, the University of California at Berkeley, Adela Loudoun Valley High School student, will now they would smile at, since they were such giving There is a great need for all orchestra instru- visit www.ymppa.org. For more information Griswold of Middleburg, Va., and Duke Uni- pursue her International Relations and Political people,” said Andrews. “Nellie Alexander was a Science degrees at Bridgewater College, while member of this church for 82 years, and I know ments: Strings (Violin, Viola, Cello, Bass, and about the WINTER INSTRUMENT DRIVE or versity, Amber Ogbolu of Ashland, Ky., and the Harp), Woodwinds (Flutes, Oboes, Clarinets, to get involved in the SYO, please call (703) Wharton School of Business at the University of Whitney Sierra Law, a Loudoun County High she’d be so happy to support students’ futures in Pennsylvania, and Jacquelyn Piraquive of Scars- School student and a member of the choir, as this way.” Saxophones, and Bassoons), Brass (Trumpets, 728-2589. dale, N.Y., and the University of Pennsylvania well as an active member of her community, will Those who would like to make a contribu- Cornets, French Horns, Baritones, Trombones, (college of Arts and Sciences). All five students pursue her degree in Interdisciplinary Studies at tion to the Alexander/Lisenbee Scholarship can and Tubas), and Percussion (Drums, Timpani, George Allen earned an average of at least 3.5 on all the AP Virginia Tech. do so by sending their contribution to the address Cymbals, and Xylophones). YMPPA will also Exams they took and scores of 3 or higher on “It is an honor to have joined forces with the below. Contributions are tax deductible. accept: keyboards, pianos, recorders, guitars, From Page 11 five or more of the exams. Middleburg United Methodist Church to award music stands, music books, metronomes and Earning AP Scholar with Honor status, for these brilliant students for their all-around excel- Alexander/Lisenbee Scholarship nanotech-enabled lithium ion batteries. other music accessories. 0. Investment in the next generation of accumulating a 3.25 average overall and scores lence, and we are happy to help them continue Middleburg United Methodist Church YOUTH MUSIC calls on the community to of 3 or higher on four or more of the tests, was their education, as they embark to make valuable P.O. Box 1911 leading-edge scientists, researchers, and engi- contributions to our world,” said Cheryl An- Middleburg, VA 20118 support this project by: 1) Donating your old or neers of advanced technology. 2006 graduate Clara Bertozzi-Villa of Bloom- 0. An unequivocal declaration of our ington, Ind., who is a freshman at the University national security commitment to energy inde- of Chicago. pendence. Six 2006 graduates were named AP Schol- Janelia Farm Why should Virginians vote for you? ars, for receiving grades of 3 or higher on three From Page 6 For more than a decade, I’ve had the dis- or more AP Exams: Sarah Hinton (Reston, Va., tinct honor of serving Virginians as Governor Boston College), Michelle McAdam (Dal- nology must parallel the scientific advances in will depend on either new evidence that explains place in a truly landmark glass and concrete and now in the United States Senate. As we las, Tx., Southern Methodist University), Alex order for breakthroughs and benefit to be recog- human consciousness or answers to the question, building designed by HHMI architect Robert move forward, I am advocating three key mis- Pischke (Middleburg, Va., Clemson University), nized. ‘what is the origin of the universe?’ McGhee and internationally recognized architect sions for the future of Virginia and America. My Tran (Annandale, Va and Ho Chi Minh City, He places science first and politics and Scaling Up Rafael Vinoly. First and foremost, we must protect our 1961_Equine Bethany AD_0806c1 9/15/06 11:46 AM Page 1 Vietnam; University of California at Los Ange- personalities second, and he has a …”knack When Janelia Farm is running at full speed, Terraced into the hillside to protect the view freedoms – that means supporting our troops les) and Shannon Wizotskey (Wilmington, N.C., for dealing with highly creative, quirky, high- there will be 230 resident scientists musing and of the Potomac. The design does credit to both in the War on Terror, securing our borders, and Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology). and making America less dependent on for- maintenance people and getting them to work thinking independently and in concert at the 680- landscape gardener Capability Brown and archi- eign sources of energy. together.” acre campus. One hundred visiting scientists tect Paoli Solari. Its open-to-the-outdoors design Second, we must make America a land He is flexible. will also be working at Janelia, along with inves- and spaciousness make it almost impossible to of opportunity for all – lower taxes, less liti- He has always insisted on living within two tigators and post-doctoral students from around separate oneself from its beautiful, natural set- gation, less regulation, more personalized miles of his work place. the world. ting. healthcare options, and improved educational He never missed dinner at home according Some Janelia scientists will study how the Howard Hughes would be justifiably proud. opportunities, especially in the areas of sci- to his wife, Lynn, and he could always slip out brain processes information, others will develop Even though Dr. Rubin says “…scientists are ence, engineering, and technology. 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Because seating is limited, 50 recordings. available on Friday mornings. and to ensure the opportunity to attend all events at a savings, All concerts are at 5 PM on Sundays and followed by delectable receptions The complete list of classes, workshops and events is avail- subscriptions are being offered for the fi rst time. All performanc- for an opportunity to meet the artists. Subscriptions for all four events are $70; able at www.loudounacademy.org es will be ticketed and subscriptions will be fi lled on a fi rst-come, individual tickets (only as available) are $25, so subscriptions offer signifi cant The Loudoun Academy of the Arts is a 501c3 organization fi rst-served basis. Single tickets for individual concerts will go savings. To order tickets and receive the season’s handsome brochure, contact that provides fi ne art instruction, gallery exhibition space for pro- on sale after Oct. 6, as available after subscriptions have been Grace Church at P.O. Box 32, The Plains, VA 20198; call (540) 253-5177; or fessional artists and affordable studio rentals for practicing artists. received. visit the website at www.gracechurch.net. The Academy is located at 222 South King Street in downtown The Grace Church Concert Series, which helps to support the music pro- historic Leesburg. For a full schedule of classes and workshops, grams at Grace Church, is funded in part through the generosity of Mrs. Jac- including supply lists and fees, visit www.loudounacademy.org queline Mars in memory of her mother, Mrs. Forrest Mars, who was devoted to or call 703-777-8043. music and loved Grace Church. A CHILDRENS CONSIGNMENT SALE RAISE THE STAKES AT OATLANDS A Children’s Consignment Sale will be held at the Arcola Country Western Casino Night to Benefi t Oatlands. Oatlands will host Community Center on Friday October 27th from 8:30 to 3:00 “Raise the Stakes! Country Western Casino Night” on Saturday, Nov. 4, 2006 Green Vase with Chenille, oil on canvas and on Saturday, October 28th from 8:30 to 3:00. Items for sale from 6:30 pm to 10:30 pm. A fun-fi lled evening with catering by Secret Ser- by Ria DeWit (Still Life Oil instructor) will include children’s clothing, toys, books, furniture and much vants Catering & Event Planning, live country music by Four of a Kind, and New Classes Include Calligraphy and Painting People. more. For more information on the sale or to obtain information casino games from Entertainment Connection. Prizes included. Proceeds to Registration is now open for art classes and workshops at the on consigning at this event, please call The Arcola Community benefi t Oatlands Historic House and Gardens. : $65.00 per person. Visit www. Loudoun Academy of the Arts in Leesburg November and De- Center at (703) 327-3111. oatlands.org for more details or to register on-line. Call 703.777.3174. Oatlands cember. Classes begin the week of October 31 and continue is located at 20850 Oatlands through December. Beginning as well as intermediate and advanced artists will ANNUAL CROP HUNGER WALK TO fi nd an impressive lineup of classes in Sculpture, Drawing, From BENEFIT LOUDOUN INTERFAITH HAYMARKET WOMAN’S CLUB ELECTION Drawing to Painting, Drawing and Sketching, and numerous The American Boychoir returns to open the series on Sun- DAY DINNER & BAZAAR painting classes in oil, pastel and watercolor that focus on still RELIEF day, Oct. 29. Long established as the premiere boys concert choir life, landscape and portraiture. Photography offerings include Come rain or shine on Saturday, October 28, at 8:30 a.m., in the USA, its members come from around the country to pursue Again this year the Haymarket Woman’s Club will host its annual Election Exploring Digital Photography and an Introduction to Photo- the Annual Western Loudoun CROP Hunger Walk will take to a rigorous academic and musical curriculum in grades 5 through Day Dinner & Bazaar at Saint Paul’s Episcopal Church Parish Hall, located shop Elements. Calligraphy, Ceramics and Glass classes are also the W&OD Trail starting at Loudoun Valley High School in 8 at the only non-sectarian residential boychoir school in the at: 6735 Fayette Street, Haymarket, Virginia. On Tuesday, November the 7th, available. For a complete list of classes and their descriptions, Purcellville. There will be a 6-mile round trip walk to Rt. 704. A nation. Renowned worldwide for appearances with prominent doors will open to the public at 10AM for purchase of a variety of handicrafts, visit www.loudounarts.org shorter 4 mile walk is also offered. orchestras, on TV, radio and movie soundtracks, their program “attic treasures”, and baked goods. Additionally, a quilt hand-made by the Open Studio is offered on Monday evenings for artists who The CROP Hunger Walk will benefi t Loudoun Interfaith will include a medley of gospel and spiritual songs. On Sunday, Club’s women will be raffl ed off. A sit-down ham & turkey dinner, with all the want to draw from a live model. Relief as well as hunger and relief efforts worldwide through January 7, Gian Carlo Menotti’s one-act opera Amahl and the trimmings, will be served from 11AM until 2PM with carryout available. Cost In addition, a Photo Shoot Day is scheduled for Saturday, Church World Service (www.cropwalk.org). This year will mark Night Visitors makes an hour-long presentation includes beauti- of the dinner is $12 for adults and $6 for children under 12, with all proceeds November 4 from 1 to 5 pm for artists who would like to have the third year for this group event here. Walkers raised over ful music, colorful characters and costumes, dancing shepherds, going to charity. their artwork photographed by a professional. Artists should reg- $15,000 the fi rst two years; last year some of the funds were used and a miracle. The fi rst opera written for television, this holiday For more information contact Fran Perryman Phone: (703) 754-4812; ister by November 3. for hurricane relief efforts. Local churches are organizing the masterpiece has been a classic since its debut on Christmas Eve, Email: [email protected] walk, and everyone is welcome. Both walkers and sponsors are 1951. The cast of superb singers features accomplished young A LOOK AT THE LAND: A Journey of Rediscovery. Several Workshops include: invited to participate in this effort to alleviate hunger and suffer- Ned Hollinshead Sieverts as Amahl and his mother, Barbara Hol- Thursday, November 9, 7:00 p.m. ing here and around the world. For more information, please call linshead, as The Mother. One free ticket for children age 12 and at the Rust Library, 380 Old Waterford Road, Leesburg. Printmaking with Kathi Fertig 540-338-1362, or just come to the Walk! under will be included with each subscription, marking this fi rst Jim Clark, a local award-winning nature photographer, shares his photo- Saturday, November 11, 10-5 pm. $70. Family Concert. graphs of some of the nation’s most recognized nature destinations, focusing on Changing pace on Sunday, Feb. 11, the Calder Quartet’s his most recent efforts exploring two unique areas in the U.S. — the Allegheny Mural Painting with Kathi Fertig FRESH SEASON, CHANGES, AT GRACE four youthful members will take a cue from their namesake, the Highlands and the Eastern Shore of Maryland and Virginia. This free program, Saturday, November 18, 10 – 5pm. $70. CHURCH CONCERT SERIES great American visual artist Alexander Calder, as they search for sponsored by the Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy, will start at 7:30 p.m. Come new ways to stretch the boundaries of chamber music and the at 7:00 p.m. to meet the speaker and have refreshments. For more information Back by popular demand, Andy Farkas will instruct a 3-day Announcing its 2006-2007 season, Grace Church Concert defi nition of a string quartet. In residence at The Juilliard School, about this program or the organization, call 540-554-2542 or visit www.loud- Cartooning Workshop for children aged 10 – 14 on December Series in The Plains offers great variety and quality in program- they are dedicated to combining the best of both new and tradi- ounwildlife.org 27-29. $100 plus $15 supply fee. ming, as well as some innovations. The fi rst Family Concert is tional repertoire. The season comes to a close on Sunday, April PHILOMONT FIRE DEPARTMENT HARVEST BRUNCH The Philomont Volunteer Fire Department (VFD) Ladies Auxiliary is hosting their annual Harvest Brunch on Sunday, Nov. 12th, 8:00am – 12:00pm. Menu includes sausage-gravy with biscuits, scrambled eggs, ham, potatoes, and home-baked goods. Adults - $7.00, Ages 5-12 - $4.00 and under 4 are free. Philomont Firehouse 36650 Jeb Stuart Rd. For info 338 – 1207 �� October 2006 Press Release: Bags, belts, boots, �� gloves, hats, purses, �� Total body fitness class for mom and toddler, with body toning, cardio bursts, and dancing to capivara leather, furs, 300 West Washington Street, P.O. Box 888 popular children’s music. �� $40.00 alpaca, llama wool and Middleburg, VA 20118 W 10/11-10/25 9:30A-10:15A �� $40.00 much more...... W 11/1-11/29 9:45A-10:15A 20% discount on fabric bags �� 6482 B Main St. (Ages 5-12) Kids love to play at the community The Plains, Va 20198 �� center and you get to enjoy a night out. Games, Wed. - Sun. 11am - 6pm crafts, friends and dinner. Registration required. �� $20.00 Fright Night Ph: 540-253-5798 �� Theme SM F 10/20-10/20 6:00P-10:00P (Ages 3-5) Each class will be a workshop of �� $20.00 Are you Board? Tree & shrub pruning • SoilCare • Insect & disease mgmt creative fun, making something to admire. Games Children will work with a broad range of edible F 11/17-11/17 6:00P-10:00P supplies. pryba fine art �� $56.00 W 10/25-12/13 1:15P- 2:15P ��

�� (Ages 18 mos-3) Boys and girls, come out to (All Ages) Location: Middleburg Community play. The moon doth shine as bright as day! Center. Everyone welcome. Bring your creativity Instructor: Noreen O’Brien and join the pumpkin carving contest and make a �� $48.00 scarecrow for your porch. Please bring clothes Th 10/26-12/7 9:00A- 9:45A and pantyhose to make your scarecrow, we will provide the stuffing! �� $5.00 (Ages 3-5) The teachers away, the kids will play. F 10/27-10/27 6:30P- 8:30P Call the tree care professionals who really care. Preschoolers will play games, make crafts and have a ball. �� $25.00 (All Ages) Location: Middleburg Community M 11/6-11/6 9:00A- 2:00P Center. We will provide a hot dog dinner for �� $25.00 adults and children. Activities include costume Alexandria, VA (703)(703) 661.1700661.1700 • Dulles, VA (703)(703) 661.1700661.1700 Tu 11/7-11/7 9:00A- 2:00P parade, games and hayride. Sponsored by the Middleburg Community Center and Loudoun Original 19th & 20th Century Paintings �� County Parks, Recreation & Community Marshall, VA (540)(540) 687.6800687.6800 Prints & Sculptures including Sporting Art (Ages 6 & up) Location: Stonelea Farm, Aldie. Services. School’s out. Why not spend time at the horse �� $4.00 adults / $2.00 kids 6487 Main Street • The Plains • Virginia 20198 farm? Time will be spent grooming, tacking, Tu 10/31-10/31 6:00P- 8:00P 571.223.6112 www.prybafineart.com riding and learning about our equine friends. M 11/6-11/6 9:00A-12:00P ™ Hours: Wednesday-Sunday 11am-5pm �� $70.00 Our business is people and their love for trees www.mbecc.com www.mbecc.com PAGE 36 MIDDLEBURG ECCENTRIC • OCTOBER 26, 2006 ~ NOVEMBER 22, 2006 MIDDLEBURG ECCENTRIC • OCTOBER 26, 2006 ~ NOVEMBER 22, 2006 PPAGEAGE 37 Friends for Life Albert’s Rescued Kittens �� 540-364-3272 Looking for Corner Homes DUDETTE – Poor Dudette- A monthly column KITTENS– Another year TARA – A purebred Jack Russell her mom didn’t like her person- filled with tons and tons of Terrier. Tara was found wander- ality so she took her to the vet to for people who unwanted litters of kittens. ing on a country road and no-one be put down! Thankfully the vet share Their homes It’s so sad, each kitten is so ever claimed her. She is super cute, refused and called us. Dudette with four-legged special and deserving of a healthy, housebroken, great with is a big gorgeous cat who likes good life but we can’t save other dogs and seems to be fine with to keep to herself. She enjoys friends. them all. But, we do have cats too! Tara loves to play ball. She needs a fenced yard or being petted and is very clean. o g s some gorgeous, fun, healthy baby kittens and young adults She is looking for a nice person with good legs to rub up h a v e that would be great family friends. We also have good against! Please help poor Dudette, she has been in a cage b e e n CHEYENNE– A beauty! Cheyenne around mousers for your barn or garage! for months. was at a county shelter where her time for a very long ASIA– Born 5/23, Asia is now ready time,D and until ERICA– Erica came to us in horrible was up so we took her to give her a sec- for adoption. Mom is a lovely Rott- the 1900’s, most onstruction workers at the condition. Her collar was grown into ond chance! Cheyenne is a doll, she is weiler mix, dad was probably Shep- dogs ate what new Clyde’s Restaurant in her neck and she was very very skinny. very affectionate and very sweet and their people ate herd and/or Husky. She has grown up Broadlands discovered they Erica would do best as an only would love a family of her own soon! or what they had some uninvited guests with us with tons of socialization and could fi nd on animal. She is good with most other last August. First they heard some good times with cats, kids and other their own. In the last century, how- Cfaint meowing, then discovered a dogs but not kitties. She adores cud- ever, commercial pet food became puppies. Asia has one blue eye, she paw print in the construction dust, dling on your lap! HOLLY- A very attractive 4 year readily available. It caught on very until fi nally the kittens were spotted old, chunky 14.2H QH mix. Holly is not only a beauty but a really cool quickly, of course, because it gave deep in the air ducts. has nice ground manners and is dog too! people a quick and easy way to pro- Loudoun County Animal Con- PUPPIES – A very special vide meals for their animals. In fact, trol Offi cers responded to the still group of pups! These little very well put together. Holly has JULIA-A very special girl who is very it seems that commercial pet food unfi nished restaurant, where the kit- kids are lovely Shepherd mix recently completed a 30 day train- affectionA very special girl who is very manufacturers have been so success- tens had taken up residence in the ing program to get started under affectionate and gentle. Julia was rescued ful that a lot of people believe food ventilation system. Animal Control puppies who will grow to be must be specifi cally labeled as dog Offi cers worked with employees of medium to large breed dogs. saddle. Holly has a huge future! from a neglectful owner. Julia is gentle, she food to be safe for Fido. Clyde’s to try to locate the family. They have exceptionally has been the perfect angel since she came That is not necessarily the case. Over the course of the next week and nice/ kind temperaments and here. She is looking forward to having a In fact, cooking for dogs can be several visits to the site, Animal Con- DO BRO–A super funny family to call her own. the best possible way to keep them trol Offi cers were able to trap three are just as healthy as can be! Please call for more info and guy with super cute little healthy, as long as the “chef” takes kittens and bring them to the Animal to arrange a time to visit. Lots of love & fun! short legs! He came from TINY-Tiny is a very sweet 6 the time to check with a vet and learn Shelter. how to make a proper home-cooked Those three kittens have spent a county shelter where his year old papillon/chihuahua TOM & JERRY– - canine meal. Unfortunately, cooking the last six weeks at the Loudoun time was up. DoBro is a who was rescued from living for a pet doesn’t fi t into the schedules County Animal Shelter, getting lots Brother/sister Bantam great guy– super cute, very on a 4 foot chain. She loves kit- of many people. Feeding the same of TLC while growing up big and hen & rooster born in kibble day after day, however, can strong so that they are ready to ven- loving and he loves to play ties and is good with other dogs. July. These little kids get awfully boring for a four-legged ture back out into the world! with the other dogs. Tiny is mostly housebroken, friend. What’s a dog to do? Clyde, Claire, and Maximus are are adorable and very good with older kids and really My people often address diet now approximately three months old, attached to each other likes to go for car rides. She is a boredom with great treats from their and they are bundles of fun! They climber so she will need a secure fenced yard refrigerator and pantry. My list of are playful, affectionate, & loveable, CYNTHIA –Pit Bull, _ hippopota- favorites includes nonfat, plain yo- and they are hoping to fi nd forever MARVIN– We have three ador- mus! This is one cute dog! We have WALLY– Wally was rescued from gurt; boneless, skinless chicken and homes. able Pygmy goats looking for a known Cynthia since she was a pup, a horrible home. He is a very cute turkey; small pieces of carrots, green Clyde, Claire, & Maximus, little guy who is very sweet and af- beans and potatoes; small amounts along with other cats available for home! The mom and baby are ex- she is a terrific dog. She is about 3 of pasta; brown rice; and bananas. I adoption, can be seen online at www. tremely affectionate and well man- years old. She has grown up with tons fectionate. Wally is learning man- don’t eat these as a permanent diet, loudoun.gov/animals or can be vis- nered! Super cuties! of kids of all ages and truly adores ners and really appreciated atten- but a little bit added to my food ited in person at the Loudoun County them. Cynthia needs a home as an tion and walks. makes for a great meal. And when Animal Shelter. only dog. - I’m a little hungry between meals, The Loudoun County Animal - the veggies defi nitely help fi ll me up Shelter is located at 39820 Charles DILLON– Dillon is a very spe- without putting on weight. Town Pike, Waterford, VA 20197. SUMMER– A very special 10 year cial little girl. She is super sweet If you want to feed your dog old, 16.2H TB cross. Summer cannot MILTON– A lovely 20 year old and wants so much to please ev- human food, however, it’s important be ridden due to an underlying lame- bombproof horse who is perfect for eryone. Dillon was rescued with to know what foods can be danger- ness but he travels soundly and does ous. Some human foods can cause a beginner rider for walk/ trot trails. 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