Archive: 2016
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Sneak Peek: Inside a battle reenactment of 1944 Allied forces
In September, 1944 Allied forces had advanced in Europe and Operation Market Garden was underway to liberate Holland. In September 2016 a small town in…
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Smoking and Cancer Statistics*
By now everyone in the United States ought to be aware of the dangers of smoking. Anti-smoking ads and warning labels, concerned friends and relatives, and…
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Pet Friendly Wineries - Albert’s Corner
A few weeks ago, I ran across an interesting post on the Virginia Is for Lovers travel blog. It’s titled “50+ Wineries That Go Above and Beyond for Pets”. Hey,…
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Music in October - In Unison
I often say that my musical philosophy follows the counsel of the great Duke Ellington, who said, “if it sounds good, it is good”. Rather than saying, “I like…
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Editorial: Water is Our Lifeblood - A Primer on American Rivers and Streams - Waterworld
Water is the lifeblood of our nation. Our rivers, streams and lakes are the obvious manifestation of this. Did you know that in our 50 states there are over…
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Editorial: True Blue
Middleburg, like every small community, has benefitted from good cops (some of them decorated heroes at the risk of their lives) and, sadly, some bad. In these…
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Editorial: States’ Rights - Blue
It is with no little irony that, in the years following the Party of Lincoln’s absorption of the followers and disciples of Strom Thurmond, George Wallace, and…
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Editorial: STATES RIGHTS - RED
Progressives are stuck in the past. Delightfully ironic, isn’t it? States rights once were used to justify secession and segregation, so progressives think the…
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Editorial: Non-Profits and Press Policy
Over the years, we’ve been honored and gratified by the many thanks we’ve received from local citizens and volunteers who are at the heart of the Middleburg…
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Editorial: Exciting Sky Map Images of Space Can Now Be Seen - A Scientist’s Perspective
New and rather exciting images from a recent European Space Agency (ESA) can now be seen at there website . They show a composite picture of our galaxy, the…
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Editorial: Citizenship and the Train Tracks of History - The Public Square
If citizenship is the binding force of our nation, how do we bring it back and shape and sculpt it for tomorrow? Clearly, the once spirited force of “Our…
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Editorial: Ask a Council Member
Hello Middleburg! I have been busy with Middleburg issues, and this article will be short. This article addresses the Town-owned Health Center. Middleburg…
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Water is Our Lifeblood - A Primer on American Rivers and Streams
Water is the lifeblood of our nation. Our rivers, streams and lakes are the obvious manifestation of this. Did you know that in our 50 states there are over 250…
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Vicky Moon's New Novel Has Lots of Middleburg Dish
Long-time journalist and author Vicky Moon's ninth book--and her first novel--has recently been released. "EQUAL Parts" is a fascinating fictional account of re…
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Twighlight Polo
Twighlight Polo
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Town Support for Culture
The Town's Economic Development and Advisory Committee recommended, and the Town approved grants of $2,500 each to support the Bluemont Concert Series and the N…
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Town Officially Requests Healthcare Expansion
In response to a request by Kim Bobo, the Executive Director of the Virginia Interfaith Center for Public Policy, Middleburg Town Council adopted a resolution "…
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Town Boundary Adjustment
At its regular monthly meeting on September 8 Town Council moved to "accept public comment and approve a boundary line adjustment." The change would incorporate…
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Tom Neel Presents "Ashby's Gap" at The Hill School
On October 13th, landscape artist Tom Neel will partner with The Hill School in Middleburg, to exhibit his collection of 15 never-before-seen landscape painting…
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The Commonwealth Cup
The Commonwealth Cup - Banbury Cross, Middleburg, VA ~ Photos by Chris Weber