Archive: 2006
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Levis Hill House To Honor Long-Time Friend
The Board of Directors of the Windy Hill Foundation is pleased to announce that their next project in Middleburg, a 20-unit apartment for elderly residents, wil…
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Land Rush Development Threatens Public Health
There is no doubt that the "land rush" in western Loudoun County is now in full swing. As illustrated in the accompanying chart, prior to March, 2005 (when the…
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Howard Kaye Remembered
Howard Kaye, 87, of Middleburg, VA on February 4, 2006 of complications from pneumonia. Born in Belmont, Massachusetts on October 3, 1918 Mr. Kaye attended the…
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Happy Trails to Visit Horsing Around Loudoun
No one quite herd the call for Horsing Around Loudoun, as clearly as did Barb Nussmann and her significant other, Kent Farrell. After finding the event online,…
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HYPOCRISY
Hypocrisy by definition " two faced, deceptive, duplicitous and insincere." Is there a more egregious noun? In the coming months I will be writing articles poin…
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Gospel Jam - Middleburg United Methodist Church
Gospel Jam - Middleburg United Methodist Church
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Foxcroft's Jessi Coil commits to Kent State
Foxcroft School senior standout Jessi Coil of Middleburg has been awarded an athletic scholarship to play field hockey next year at Kent State University in Ohi…
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Endowment fund established for the Girl Scout Gold Award Scholarship program
Sarah M. Phillips of Round Hill, VA, a former board member of the Girl Scout Council of the Nation's Capital and longtime Girl Scout volunteer, and her husband,…
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Dogs Orphaned by Hurricanes Arrive in Loudoun County
A Loudoun County Animal Care & Control team has returned to the County with 11 dogs & puppies made homeless by Hurricanes Katrina & Rita. The 11 dogs and puppie…
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Deborah Wilson and John Rust elected Directors of the Piedmont Community Foundation
The Piedmont Community Foundation (PCF) board of directors is pleased to announce the addition of two new directors; Mrs. Deborah A. Wilson, CPA, and Mr. John M…
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Council Moves Forward with Salamander Project
Middleburg Town Council met twice in February, moving forward quietly and unanimously on legislation critical to the completion of the Salamander Inn and Spa on…
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Constitutional Crises vs Real Issues
When Germany lost the First World a new republic was proclaimed, much to the surprise of most Germans, not least among them, the Kaiser. The men and women who g…
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Bring Spring Branches Indoors to Enjoy Now
The Plant Lady It doesn't take much time and very little horticultural knowledge to force branches of flowering shrubs into flower at this time of year. Soon th…
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Banneker Elementary School hosting its second reunion
Banneker Elementary School is hosting its second reunion. This reunion is for students and staff who were at Banneker between 1968-1978. Last year, the reunion…
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Armfield, Miller & Ripley Fine Properties Welcomes Karen Kaffke Harrell
Long-time, US Trust Company senior officer Kathryn Kaffke Harrell has joined Armfield, Miller & Ripley Fine Properties, LLC in Middleburg. While with US Trust,…
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Another Wonderful Year, A Parade of Celebrations
Citronelle and The Manor House Provide Delicious Memories For most of us, wedding anniversaries are very special occasions, although some of my friends tell me…
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All Hail the Defiant, Dignified, Healthy Kale
I'm told it rises up first, through snow if necessary, defiant and dignified. Like as to say "You call that a winter?" Kale. Brassica oleracea. A non-hearting t…
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Albert's Corner
A monthly column for people who share their homes with four-legged friends. My people have had a few challenges with me and the rest of my pack. We've not alway…
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Adventure, Catastrophe, Memories and More
In The Land of Books From swordplay to talking animals to lost civilizations, winter is the time to read away the house bound blues and lose yourself in the mid…
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AH&T Insurance Celebrates Its 85th Anniversary
This year marks the 85th Anniversary of Armfield, Harrison & Thomas, Inc. (AH&T), an employee-owned, independent insurance brokerage and consultancy founded in…