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February 19, 2013

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American Foxhound Highly Regarded at Westminster

The smart money had the American foxhound and the affenpinscher dueling for top dog at Westminster last week. Jewel, the foxhound, won best of breed in the hound category, but, as everyone knows by now, it was the affenpinscher that was judged Best in Show. It’s often scary to see what AKC shows have done to some breeds, but I have to admit that Jewel, owned and handled by Lisa Miller, would look pretty nice in any pack of hounds I know.
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Melanie Mathewes Named Exec Director at National Sporting Library

Culminating an extensive nationwide search, the National Sporting Library and Museum (NSLM) in Middleburg, Virginia has announced the appointment of Melanie Mathewes as its new Executive Director. For the last eight years, Mathewes has served as Executive Director of the Hermitage Museum and Gardens in Norfolk, Virginia. During her tenure, she oversaw the first strategic plan for the Hermitage, resulting in plant improvements and a dramatic increase in membership and visitation. She is also an adjunct faculty member at Tidewater Community College, teaching courses in art history. She holds a bachelor’s degree in art history from Virginia Tech and a master’s degree in museum studies from Virginia Commonwealth University. Manuel Johnson, chairman of the NSLM Board of Directors said, “[Melanie’s] record in Norfolk is most impressive, and when we interviewed her, we could see why she was so successful there. We look forward to working with her to take the National Sporting Library and Museum to an even higher level.” Posted February 19, 2013
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I’m Outta Here

Jane Ramsey from the Lewisville Hunt sent us this photo of a flying fox in a beautiful Pennsylvania landscape. It was snapped by her friend David Amos who hunts on foot with his camera.
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