June 2004
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We Need to Talk
Loudoun County is growing so quickly that we really must create a more collegial conversation among citizens, leaders and planners before decisions are made tha…
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Water Under Way: Council Approves Budget, New Well On Line by August
By the end of August, Middleburg will have a brand new well online. This summer the town will begin to reline the sewer system easing the burden on the existing…
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Wakefield Class of 2004
The following is a list of colleges and universities to which Wakefield seniors have committed to attend in the fall. They reside in Middleburg and the surround…
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Topic of Cancer: Survival Strategy: Save Money
Rationing of new cancer drugs was a topic of conversation at the recent annual meeting of the American Society for Clinical Oncology in New Orleans, Louisiana.…
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The Small Business Corner: Your Company's Reputation is on the (Phone) Line
For many customers, the phone line is the main, and maybe the only, entrance to your business. It is therefore amazing to me that so many companies put their ne…
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The Giving Family
Take a look around Middleburg and you will see many examples of the generosity of our local citizens – from the Middleburg Community Center, to the new houses g…
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The Geezer at Large
Boy, do these deadlines come quickly, even for a monthly rant. Conspiracy theories are not my metier nor do I pay much attention to them but....it occurred to m…
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The Big Green Sign
IT'S STILL BIG IT'S STILL GREEN AND WHY IS IT STILL THERE?…
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The Best Day at the Upperville Colt & Horse Show
Sunday may be the day that ESPN wants to show the $100,000 Budweiser/Upperville Jumper Classic but Saturday is the best day at the Upperville Colt & Horse Show.…
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Sweet Revenge: Chocolate Mousse
My husband, at this moment, is intently watching the National Basketball Association (NBA) playoffs. Sitting in his chair, he intently watches as 10 genetically…
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Swedenburg Winery Takes a Case of Wine to Supreme Court
Juanita Swedenburg believes she has the legal right to ship wines from her Swedenburg Estate Vineyards in Middleburg to customers in New York State, or in any o…
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Summer Bug Wars
A sense of humor is often necessary when it comes to dealing with landscape pests in summer. Cicadas are coming. They may already be here. You have, no doubt, h…
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Sidelights on the Sidesaddle
Did you ever think as the horse goes by How those ladies can ride awry Sideways sitting but on so tight With parts on the left and parts on the right A top hat…
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SBA Teams with Main Street Loudoun to Help Small Business Grow and Prosper
Martha Semmes of Main Street Loudoun and Georgeanna Emery of the Small Business Association are teaming to take business assistance on the road to citizens of L…
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Officer Down: Middleburg's First Policeman Killed in the Line of Duty
Middleburg Police Chief Steven Webber was amazed when Chris Cosgriff, of The Officer Down Memorial called seeking Webber's help to have the name of Town Sergean…
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Notre Dame Academy Class of 2004
The 65 young men and women graduating from Notre Dame Academy on June 5 can take great pride in a four year high school career that centered on high academic ac…
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Low-Carb Mania
The American public has gone "low-carb" crazy since the beginning of 2004. But, do these programs work? There is little doubt that a reduced calorie low-carb di…
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Let's Do Lunch
The beef advertisements ask, "What's for dinner?" For some a more difficult question is, "What's for lunch?" Even on days when you know what would make a delici…
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Keep Tree Tops Where They Belong
How do we look at trees? Do we view them as living organisms with specific biological needs, or as just something to manipulate? As I look at trees pruned on pu…
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From Behind the Stove: Middleburg's bounty makes delicious dinner fare
GROCERY STORE PRODUCE gets sparse toward the end of winter and I've been ready for the fresh stuff to get here and to support the local farmers. I'm pretty much…