July 2005
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Welcome Home
Where will my collection of blue & white china go? This was my first question when we decided to renovate the kitchen. I know this sounds silly, but for all pas…
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Trowbridge-Lewis Galleries Open in Middleburg
Adrienne Lewis and her partner, Ronald Trowbridge, celebrated the opening of their new art gallery at 5 East Washington Street last Friday. "It's delightful to…
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Town Council Approves Salamander Memorandum
At 10:30 PM on July 14, the Middleburg Town Council agreed to annex the 340-acre Salamander Inn property under terms outlined in a three-page "Memorandum of Und…
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Too Many Conundrums in My Kitchen
Q: Someone told me you gave a killer "Brew Butt Chicken" recipe last year? Can I get it again please? Mark T, Aldie, Va A: Sure here it is. I've gotten a lot of…
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The Loudoun County Cancer Study
Suddenly, there is a new twist on the importance of stem cells. Everyone's talking about stem cells. They are the basic building blocks of the body. They may ha…
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The Garden in High Summer
Tall daisies, great domes of Joe-Pye Weed and fluffy plumes on perennial grasses, the garden sways and becomes a sizable presence, this is the garden of high su…
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The Editor's Desk
Our highest esteem and gratitude go to the majority of Town Council members who voted in favor of The Salamander Inn proposal, thereby ensuring that 350 rolling…
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Sporting Library Heralds 'Animals In Art'
Currently on display at the National Sporting Library is an exhibit entitled, simply enough, Animals In Art. Perhaps the directors of the library thought it mig…
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Seventh Inning Stretch
George Soros. So am I qualified? Probably not, but I'm a damn good cook and it's ingrained in my soul. I'm pretty confident I could bury some of those chefs in…
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Rutledge Farm Annual Country Cookout
Rutledge Farm Annual Country Cookout
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Peter M. Howard Memorial Fund
The Piedmont Community Foundation announces the creation of the Peter M. Howard Memorial Fund. This is the first fund set up by a family in the community founda…
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Notre Dame Academy's 37th Commencement
[Photo spread of graduates with captions] Convergence to the 2005 graduating class of Middleburg Elementary! On Friday, June 17, 2005, the following 5th graders…
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Middleburg Humane Foundation 11th Annual Benefit Dinner Dance
Middleburg Humane Foundation 11th Annual Benefit Dinner Dance
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Letters to the Editor
To the Editor: Re: "Not known locally" in Milton Seaton story in the 1987 History of Middleburg I covered that case in detail. At that time the "wanted poster"…
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Independence Day Celebration
Independence Day Celebration
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How to Commission Original Artwork
Art is considered an emotional possession. It is also often the focal point of a room, making it a rather important element indeed. With this in mind, it is goo…
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Hot Air Ballooning - High Adventure Above the Maddening Crowd
Hot Air Ballooning - High Adventure Above the Maddening Crowd
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High Adventure Above the Maddening Crowd
It is easy to explain the allure of hot air ballooning – big, bright, beautiful object floating quietly through the air, no loud engine, just soaring along, get…
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From My 'Behind the Stove' Mailbag
Ever since I took on this endeavor – penning this monthly column – I have been able to measure the impact of my wares as I read the emails I've received from Ec…
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Caveat Emptor
Did you hear the new one about Kwame Brown? No? Who cares. Just don't let the door hit you on your way out. This was originally, or at least as of June 28th, go…