Archive: 2004
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Where There's Smoke There's Fire and Rescue - Great Meadow
Well before the gates opened hundreds of cars and buses filled the 2-mile stretch of road from I-66 to Great Meadow. They were bringing more than 50,000 spectat…
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When Motorcycles Fly
HE CALLS IT FLITE BIKE and it is the world's first flying motorcycle. Al Bragg created quite a stir driving through Middleburg. What in the world was that contr…
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Virginia State Chili Cook-off - From the Behind the Stove
COOKS CAME FROM NEAR AND FAR to compete in the Chili Appreciation Society's International (CASI) Virginia Chili Cook off which took place at Veramar vineyards o…
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Vineyard Nursery - Just Let Linda Do the Work
THERE IS NOTHING TASTIER and more nutritious than fresh organically grown fruits, vegetables, and herbs, and what comes off the stem at the Vineyard Nursery is…
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Tree with Flair
ABOUT TWO YEARS AGO, I was down in Virginia Beach to photograph some trees with my husband Peter. The trees were bald cypresses growing right in the water! If y…
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Town Council Passes Resolutions Pro and Con
MIDDLEBURG'S TOWN COUNCIL unanimously passed a resolution opposing the Western Transportation Corridor concept in general and specifically registered firm oppos…
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Tomato Primer
A TRIP TO YOUR local nursery may find you overwhelmed and bewildered by the array of tomato plants offered for sale. If you're putting out your vegetable garden…
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Thoughts on Memorial Day
MY FATHER WAS A WORLD WAR II veteran, one of the many thousands who did not live to see the dedication of the new memorial on the Mall in Washington. Though he…
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Thomas Hays & Son Jewelers
WHERE CAN A GUY FROM New York find the rare combination of country living and people with sophistication? After traveling across the country in a converted van,…
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They Will Only Play in Middleburg and Upperville
THIS SEASON, The Middleburg Chamber Players will perform public and private concerts only in the Middleburg, and Upperville areas. Mr. George Etheridge, Artisti…
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The Topic of Cancer - Listen Closely for An Accurate Diagnosis
WHEN MY SON WAS BORN I worried constantly about his health. He was born in France, a long way from family, and all my fears about his not being normal at birth…
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Saving the Land
THE NEWS IS OUT AGAIN – Loudoun County remains near the top of the list as one of the fastest growing counties in the nation. While this is good news for busine…
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Pruning Shrubs - After the Flowers Fall
It's the first part of May, and that means it's almost time. Well, sort of. I mean for some but not for others. Totally confused? That's ok because when it come…
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My Mothers Voice - A Visitor Hospitality Manual for Businesses and Residents
Make your guests feel "special." That's what my mother always said. Make them feel welcome. Be warm. Be friendly. SMILE and say hello. Throw in a little convers…
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Middleburg gets the Vote Out
THREE OPEN TOWN COUNCIL seats brought 41% of Middleburg's voters, a larger turnout than for any other of the county's town elections. It was a tight race with b…
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Middleburg Loves Trees - Arbor Day Celebration 2004
MIDDLEBURG HAS BEEN designated for the third time as a Tree City USA by The National Arbor Day Foundation to honor its commitment to its community forest. Carol…
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Middleburg Looks Good On You
EMAIL A PHOTO of your favorite vehicle to us and we'll print it in the next issue with the new Middleburg license plate prominently displayed. Then, when you re…
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Middleburg Humane Foundation - Available for adoption
SO…YOU'RE MOVING, having a baby, getting divorced, buying a new home, redecorating… . The Middleburg Humane Foundation, along with other shelters, receive numer…
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Market Salamander Celebrates Grand Opening
Cooking demos, Olive Oil, Wine and Food Tasting are Main Course for the Day. Market Salamander, a working chef's market featuring take-away gourmet fare, formal…
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Local Writer Recognized
THE HUNT, A MURDER MYSTERY BY MIDDLEBURG author Jan Neuharth, has been named as one of three finalists in the 2004 Benjamin Franklin Awards competition in the M…