September 2008
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Who misses Tiger now? Anybody?
Golf ratings have plummeted this year since Tiger took his ball and busted knee and went home. A sport with middling appeal, archaic rules and nearly zero bling…
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United Methodist Celebrates 150 Years
Middleburg's United Methodist Church formally celebrated its 150th anniversary on Sunday, September 21, 2008. In April, Middleburg's Town Council unanimously su…
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The MARE Center and Its Mission
The Middleburg Agricultural Research and Extension Center (MARE Center), was donated to Virginia Tech College of Agriculture and Life Sciences in 1949 by the la…
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The Dedication of Levis Hill House
The Dedication of Levis Hill House
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Preservation of Middleburg's Equestrian Heritage Strongly Supported
In the face of rising opposition to fox hunting in the United States and abroad, the Virginia Department of Games and Inland Fisheries has appointed a commissio…
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Orange County Hunt Team Event Planned Sunday October 26
The Orange County Hunt Cross Country Team Event will be held Sunday, October 26 at Old Whitewood Farm near The Plains, with the popular Junior Hunter Championsh…
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Observe and Share
Toads wriggle themselves into the ground and eventually form a low indent, just low enough to rest at ground level. The skin on their back is lumpy and textured…
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New Books Bring Thrills
It's not too soon to start getting ready for Christmas, and books are the gift that keeps on giving. There's also nothing like a signed copy to make it really s…
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Mosby Heritage Area Honors Sen. John Warner
Mosby Heritage Area Honors Sen. John Warner
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Loudoun Parks & Recreation Father Daughter Sock Hop
Loudoun Parks & Recreation Father Daughter Sock Hop
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Loudoun Laurels - Inova Loudoun Hospital Gala
Loudoun Laurels - Inova Loudoun Hospital Gala
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Loudoun Home Builder and Winery Are the Feature of HGTV's Newest Dream House Series
The stars of the newest HGTV's Dream House series are local Loudoun residents! Award Winning Notaviva Vineyards and Ronald M. Hawes, Inc. construction company p…
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Finding Home: A Conversation with Ursula Landsrath and Ken Rietz
"Delaplane is where my heart is," says Ursula Landsrath. Her husband, Ken Rietz concurs, "We have more friends here than anyplace we've ever lived." The journey…
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Fat Makes Everything Better
I've spent a lot of time in this column writing about health, health foods, eating locally and as close to the source as possible, but I haven't spent much time…
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Council Opposes Broad Run Hospital, Urges Construction on Route 50
At its regular monthly meeting on September 11, Middleburg's Town Council unanimously passed a last-minute resolution opposing the construction of Hospital Corp…
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Council Makes Commitment to Fight Against Breast Cancer
Middleburg's Town Council has joined the local fight against breast cancer by waiving parking fees on Saturday, Oct. 4 in support of that day's Nanette's Walk,…
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Chefs, Farmers Meet and Agree to Promote Local, Seasonal Foods
The Middleburg Business and Professional Association and the town's Office of Economic Development on August 25 hosted a Restaurant Symposium at the Red Fox Inn…
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Celebrating 150 Years - Middleburg Methodist Church
Celebrating 150 Years - Middleburg Methodist Church
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Betty Oare Celebrates Golden Anniversary with Washington International Horse Show
Over the years the Washington International Horse Show, back in the capital area for the 50th time in as many years, October 21-26 at the Verizon Center in down…
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BBQ for Sibley Hospital Gala
BBQ for Sibley Hospital Gala