April 2008
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Your Horse's Health: Advances in Equine Diagnostic Imaging
What a difference 30 years makes. Significant advances in veterinary imaging technologies over the last three decades have produced a wide array of diagnostic o…
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Time to Honor America's Debt to the Retired
The first American baby boomers have now become eligible to retire and start drawing on Social Security, the government pension program. Many politicians are te…
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The Inn at Little Washington's 30th Celebration Gala
Fantasy has always had its place. There, deep in the creative mind, there in your dreams, but when you are Patrick O'Connell, chef extraordinaire and owner of t…
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The Cherry on Top: Lady Dragons Recognized as #3 Team in the Country
Capping off an incredible run that saw it go 28-2 against local and national competition, the Notre Dame girls' basketball team was recognized as the third rank…
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Shop at Our Local Stores
Why is there any debate about whether or not we are in a recession? Ask shop owners in Middleburg and they'll tell you that things are bad and have been for a l…
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Red vs. Blue
Red vs. Blue
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Rant & Raves
On the face of it, the Republicans have no right to even DREAM that they have a chance to win the Presidency this year. We are in the middle of a drawn out and…
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President John McCain?
This month's column veers slightly from the main theme but I think you will see plenty of subtle hypocrisy throughout the article. John McCain, much to his chag…
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Native Azaleas Can Flower for Many Months
May will be full of fabulous flowers, the most anticipated month of the year for the gardener. If this past April's show is any indication of things to come, it…
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Middleburg, Please Vote...
In a year in which we've all heard plenty about national and state candidates for office, the noise level might easily drown out the fact that this is also an i…
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Middleburg Spring Races
Middleburg Spring Races
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Middleburg Methodist Church 'A Touch of Spring Gala'
Middleburg Methodist Church 'A Touch of Spring Gala'
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Middleburg Elementary School Country Dinner & Dance
Middleburg Elementary School Country Dinner & Dance
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Middleburg Election
Catherine ("Bundles") Murdock 1) Why are you running for Town Council? Earlier, I had announced that I would not run for Town Council because I thought I had gi…
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May 6 Election in Middleburg
On May 6, 2008, Betsy Davis runs unopposed for her second term as Mayor of Middleburg, while four candidates, current council members Trowbridge Littleton and C…
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Marion Benedetto Will Be Missed
Frank Benedetto met his wife, Marion at a ballroom dance on Long Island. After 51 years of marriage to the woman he believes was one of the most stylish and vib…
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Joe Fargis Inducted Into Show Jumping Hall of Fame
Joe Fargis was inducted into The Show Jumping Hall of Fame at the Budweiser American Invitational in Tampa, Florida, April 4th. Induction into the Show Jumping…
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It's Time for a Change for Middleburg's Master Clockmaker
Douglas Whitesell is a clockmaker extraordinaire whose Middleburg address is well known to clock owners far and wide. His clients include families who treasure…
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INOVA Loudoun Hospital to Honor the Spirit and Stewardship that Make Loudoun County a Great Place to Live
INOVA Loudoun Hospital CEO Randy Kelley recently announced the creation of a new initiative called The Loudoun Laurels, a program designed to recognize the trul…
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Hilltoppers Restaurant: Hidden Local Gem
Imagine rolling hills, highlighted by stone fences splitting the pastures. The sun is setting on a beautiful Spring day, and you're settling in to enjoy an even…