Archive: 2011
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Public libraries: Essential in Recessions
Public libraries continue to face deep cuts in budget, staff and hours as states and municipalities struggle with a recession that is reluctant to loosen its gr…
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Pastimes
When Brian Stow was beaten nearly to death in L.A. nearly five months ago, the outrage and horror were palpable across the country. People shook their heads and…
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PCF Grants
This year the Piedmont Community Foundation exceeded the $1 million mark in overall grants to worthy community causes with a total given of nearly $1.1 million.…
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On The Killing of Osama Bin Laden
In a July article entitled, "Shoot First, Ask Questions Later," two British barristers, Ai Naseem Bajwa, Queen's Counsel, and Anna Morris, noted that "voices of…
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Oh, Milo, We Miss You So Much
Milo, the beautiful white Boxer and American Bulldog mix who gazed out intently at the door of The Aldie Peddler for many years, recently succumbed to old age a…
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New Chief Takes Command
Middleburg's new Chief of Police, William F. Klugh, took the oath of office on August 1 and immediately started a round of receptions, meetings, and patrols wit…
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Middleburg's 5th Annual Sidewalk Sale
Middleburg's 5th Annual Sidewalk Sale
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Helping Those Who Help Animals in Need
The Animal Rescue Fund (ARF) is now accepting applications from Virginia 501(c)(3) charities based animal rescue organizations that rescue and care for animals.…
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Gallery Introduces Equestrian Watch Line
Live An Artful Life® in The Plains, VA has introduced a new line of equestrian inspired watches created by the Swiss company Catena. In a classic horseshoe desi…
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Fire and Rescue Issues
In response to the queries from Councilmember about the status of the Middleburg Volunteer Fire Department, Mayor Davis reported that she had received a letter…
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Colandreania
In response to a question by Vice Mayor Kirk on the town's insurance options covering legal costs incurred during the more-than-a-decade-long adjudication of a…
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Christmas Planning Continues
Middleburg business owners overwhelmingly prefer a return to a two-parade format for the town's Christmas in Middleburg celebration according to a survey, condu…
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Banning Trucks on The Plains Road
At its July 28 work session Council adopted a resolution to request the Commonwealth Transportation Board to examine restricting through tractor trailers on The…
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Bank Signature Card Anomaly
At some point during Town Treasurer Debbie Wheeler's recent medical leave of absence, the town discovered that long-departed former Mayors, Vice Mayors, Treasur…
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Are We Drinking Dinosaur Pee?
In my previous column, I discussed the water furnished by Fairfax Water to Loudoun Water and the complex treatment that the water receives to become safe for hu…
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Architects Selected for Library Expansion
Dennis Cotter reported that the Middleburg Library Advisory Board had chosen Turnure Architecture & Design of Middleburg and Clites Architects, PC, both of Midd…
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Middleburg Eccentric August 2011, Volume 8 Issue 5
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The First Major Battle of the Civil War
One hundred fifty years ago last December 20, South Carolina seceded from The United States. Before the year ended, Major Anderson moved his federal garrison fr…
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The Blackburn Murder
In early 1854, Mary Anderson, arguably one of the most beautiful women in Virginia, refused to go out with a young Washington College law student, Charles Burks…
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The 92nd Annual Warrenton Pony Show
The 92nd Annual Warrenton Pony Show