August 2006
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Town Manager Dismissed Council Role Questioned $17,000 in Unauthorized Invoices
For the first time since their unanimous closed-session Sunday-night vote to fire Town Administrator Mike Casey, Mayor Betsy Davis, the Town Attorney and severa…
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Tiger, Tiger, Burning Bright
The verdict is officially in; if there ever was a "slump," it is over. For those who said the two years of swing-doctoring and -tinkering were akin to updating…
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The Art of Picture Framing, Part Two
Last month we covered some good reasons to frame and touched on visiting a framer. This month, I want to go a step further with the art of framing and even take…
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Summertime's A Season of Bounty
Summertime's A Season of Bounty
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Setting up Sergio to Cook with Virginia Wine
Virginia (VA) wines impress me. The northern Piedmont is forming into the Virginia version of Napa and why not? The wines are good, some are great, and the rest…
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Salon Alure Expands to Purcellville
In September Middleburg's upscale Aveda salon, is opening a second salon at 1020 Main St., Suite H, in the Giant shopping center in Purcellville. "I feel I can…
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Middleburg Town Council CPAM Resolution Opposition to Loudoun County CPAM 2005-0003 & 0007
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT FOR UPPER BROAD RUN AND UPPER FOLEY SUBAREAS AND THE ARCOLA AREA/ROUTE 50 PLAN WHEREAS, The Town of Middleburg welcomes the opportu…
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March Bank
There is a March bank in the garden of Winterthur in Delaware, I have never been there in March to see it, but am certain it's glorious. I'm told that their Mar…
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Loudoun Symphony Receives Major Support from the Sheila C. Johnson Foundation
Loudoun Symphony announces the receipt of a $40,000 grant from the Sheila C. Johnson Foundation in support of its upcoming 2006-2007 concert season. "The Loudou…
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Loudoun County Transit Expands Commuter Bus Service to Dulles South
On Monday, August 28, Loudoun County Transit (LC Transit) expanded service and add capacity with seven new commuter coaches that were delivered in early August.…
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Local Farmer Goes Retail
As word of mouth continues to increase demand for premium, all natural lamb, so does the Childs family's desire to meet their clients' needs head on. For 25 yea…
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Hog Heaven
Members of the Winchester Harley Owners Group (H.O.G.) enjoyed a ride to the Flying Circus near Bealton on Sunday July 30th. In addition to the air show, there…
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Helen Hyre Resignation Null and Void Surprise Motion to Consider Second Resignation
The on-again, off-again resignation of 10-year Middleburg Town Council veteran Helen Hyre was raised twice at the Thursday, August 10, session of the Town Counc…
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Happy Days for the Dog from Baghdad
When DB was a puppy, making his way through a world of fear with his mother and three siblings at the Baghdad airport, attending Middleburg's Dog Day festivitie…
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Dog Day in Middleburg
Dog Day in Middleburg
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Construction Begins on Purcellville's Inova Medical Center
Inova Loudoun Hospital board members and administrators were joined by Mayor Lazaro, members of the Purcellville Town Council and a number of citizens August 8t…
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Blood and Blunders: The August Bush Report
Sadly, August makes July look like tea time. Total American casualties in Iraq now exceed 21,600. More than 2660 have been killed. Bombings are still on the ris…
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Back to the Books!
Autumn is in the air and those of us looking for a way to relax after the frenzy of getting the kids back to school will be delighted with the books coming in S…
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A Kinder, Gentler Spirit at Middleburg's Dog Day
Organizers were "happily overwhelmed" by the attendance, generosity and civility of dogs and their mistresses and masters at Middleburg's second Dog Day in Augu…
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A Clear Picture
This past month we were given a clear picture of the difference between the National Republican Party and The National Democratic Party. In the state of Connect…