November 2013
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Willow Leaf Spicebush
Little did I know that there are more than 80 species of lindera or spicebush. Many are superior ornamental shrubs, yet largely unavailable. Of the 80, only 3 a…
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What About Thanksgiving?
I am barely autumn and it seems like the entire country is already getting on their Ho-Ho-Ho. 24/7 Christmas music is playing on the radio, decorations are alre…
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Water Filtration & Treatment: Your Solution for Healthy, Good-Tasting Water
Good water is essential to you and your family, your plumbing system, and all of your appliances that use water. Whether your water comes from a private well or…
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Unauthorized Solicitations
Police Chief A. J. Panebianco reported to Council that residents of the town had been receiving phone solicitations from a solicitor claiming to be a representa…
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Trinity Church Christmas Auction Benefits Ministries
This year's Christmas Auction will take place in Cox Hall at Trinity Episcopal Church located on Route 50 in Upperville, Va., Sunday, December 8, at 11:30 a.m.…
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Traffic at Pendleton and Marshall
Panebianco noted that he had heard "a lot of comment about the new stop signs at the intersection of Pendleton and Marshall Streets" including the misperception…
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The Virginia Elections: Red
The Tea-Party-dominated GOP made history this month, blowing an election in which a Republican victory seemed all but predestined and foreordained. The Democrat…
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The Virginia Elections: Blue
Well, the carpetbagging professional fund-raiser won. His 2.5% victory was helped along by the 6.5% of the vote garnered by the "libertarian" candidate whose pr…
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So What Do We Know?
What do we know, eleven weeks into the NFL season? We know the Kansas City Chiefs are still legitimate contenders but don't pack the punch on offense to survive…
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Signs of Em Sharp's Christmas Legacy: Timeless Expressions of Christmas & Community Spirit
It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas in Middleburg – especially with the annual display of holiday signs along Washington and Federal Streets. These wood…
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Shakespeare in the Burg
Genie Ford and Prem Devadas appeared before Council to report on progress toward the establishment of a weekend long annual Shakespeare Festival in Middleburg.…
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Record Setting Fall for Foxcroft Athletes
Foxcroft School saw a stellar fall sports campaign capped by a school-record-setting 15 selections to the All-Conference roster earlier this month. The previous…
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Paradise & Hope for Hydrologists
More than a week in an area that is paradise for a hydrologist! I just returned from the Pacific Northwest, specifically Portland, Oregon. Lush and green with f…
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Orange County Hounds Team Chase Results
The Orange County Hounds annual Team Chase Event was held on Sunday October 27th at Old Whitewood Farm in The Plains. Blue skies and brisk temperatures created…
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Ongoing Education
Panebianco reported that Lt. Mike Prince had successfully completed his recertification in arson investigation. Noting the "recent fire event in town" Panebianc…
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Nelson Mandela's Great Grandson Inspires Hill School Students
Luvuyo Mandela, great-grandson of Nobel Peace prizewinner and former South African president Nelson Mandela, recently spoke to the students in grades 4-8 at the…
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NSLM Nature Symposium
On November 16th, the National Sporting Library's Director of Education, Maureen Gustafson, orchestrated a well thought out and attended symposium, perfectly ti…
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Mosby Heritage Area Association Recognizes Four Heritage Heroes
The Mosby Heritage Area Association has selected four individuals to receive the organization's annual Heritage Hero Awards, given to individuals or groups that…
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Middleburg Halloween
Middleburg Halloween
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Middleburg Garden Club Celebrates Christmas Past
Travel with the Middleburg Garden Club into a world of our fondest Christmas memories with "An Old Fashioned Christmas," the theme for the holiday standard flow…