Year: 2015
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In the Dirt: Myrtle Magic
By Ray Greenstreet Crape myrtle. Or crepe myrtle. Or just myrtles. Or if you prefer Latin, lagerstroemia. By any name,…
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SPORTS MEDICINE: Heat Illness
By Dr. Matt Fontaine Muscle cramps, nausea, dizziness, tunnel vision, sudden fainting, elevated heart rate, headache, skin pale, cool and…
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July 2015 Foody Newz
by Debby Critchley It’s quieted down a bit, but there’s still a lot going on around town. We’ve got two…
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ANIMAL TALES: What is Canine Influenza?
By Dana Carr, DVM What is Canine Influenza? Influenza in dogs is caused by the canine influenza viruses (CIVs). The…
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Keeping Tradition Alive at the Old Town Farmers Market
By Kris Gilbertson It’s common lore in Alexandria that the Saturday morning farmers market on Market Square is the oldest…
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Historic Buildings Get Funding in Alexandria
The Stabler-Leadbeater Apothecary Museum was recently awarded $3,220 from the non-profit Historic Alexandria Foundation to replicate the decorative ceiling medallion…
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Corporate Sponsors Needed for Alexandria Preschoolers Backpacks
If you are looking for a meaningful way to engage your employees and give back to the community, look no…
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Thunder and Lightning and Fireworks, OH MY!
by Adrienne Hergen, DVM With the warmer weather already here and the official start of summer fast approaching, it is…
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YO MAMA’S BIG FAT BOOTY BAND: COME AND SHAKE IT
This seasoned funk/rock quintet brings their booty-shaking party from town to town. By Steve Houk For any band playing live, getting the…
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AMERICA: A SLICE OF OUR PAST IN THE PRESENT
By Steve Houk Whether it was sitting in the back seat as a teenager listening to their songs on FM radio…
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