February 2016
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National Holy Days - RED
Technically, we don’t have national holidays. We have federal holidays which only federal government entities need recognize. Whatever we call them, however,…
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Middleburg Needs YOU!
In his first column for the Eccentric, one of Middleburg Town Council’s longest serving members, Mark Snyder, makes an eloquent appeal for citizens to both run…
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Master Trumpeter To Be Featured at Baroque Concert
After a successful inaugural season in 2015, The Middleburg Concert Series returns with its first concert of 2016 on Sunday, March 13th, at 4 PM with a visit…
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Hypocrisy February 2016
There are many differences between Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders one of the largest being her close ties to Wall Street and acceptance of campaign…
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How to Run? How to Serve? - Ask a Council Member
H ello Middleburg! I am starting what will become a regular column in this space to: 1. address reader’s questions; 2. get more people involved; and 3. address…
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Holidays. Why is this Still a Thing? - BLUE
With apologies to John Oliver, why ARE some of our “national holidays” still “a thing?” In one sense, they aren’t, and never have been. Believe it or not, the…
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Federal Agencies Involved in Water Resources: The U. S. Geological Survey
My first article in this series dealt with the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps), the longest serving Federal organization dealing with water resources in…
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Dr. Jennifer Riley, DVM Chosen to Lead Veterinary Services at the Blue Ridge Wildlife Center
The Blue Ridge Wildlife Center announced today that it has hired veterinarian, Jennifer Riley, DVM as the director of veterinary services and a full-time staff…
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Dr. Hanh Chau Provides Help & Guidance for Volunteers Raising Assistance Dog Puppies
Henry Schein, Inc. and Canine Companions for Independence, Inc. have partnered with Dr. Hanh Chau, a veterinarian who treats local animals at Middleburg,…
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Albert’s Corner
M y brother was a smart, strong, and energetic whippet named Tucker. He taught me so much, especially about courage when he survived a serious battle with…
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What Dr. King Would Have Wanted: Powhatan School Observes MLK Day with Service
"Intelligence plus character – that is the goal of true education." Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. At Powhatan School in Boyce, these words echo its mission of "We…
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Virginia Steeplechasing: The History and Future of the Sport in the Piedmont
A panel discussion sponsored by the Mosby Heritage Area Association Co-Hosted by National Sporting Library & Museum Sunday, February 28, 2016, 2:00-4:00pm Natio…
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Tips for success when remodeling an older home
One of the most interesting and challenging aspects of our business, has been the opportunity to work on charming, older homes like those in Middleburg and the…
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The Real Housewives of Middleburg
Do you remember the song "57 Channels and Nothing's On"? Well, now it seems we have 5700 channels and you can bet that at any given time or in any given languag…
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The Nun's Orchid
The trigger for plants to flower is day length, orchids are no different. Some flower as days get shorter, a good example is the cymbidium orchid, flowering in…
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The Artist's Perspective
Landscape artists and photographers are so often surrounded by inspiration and beauty in this area. Majestic sunrises, rich verdant land, tranquil ponds and str…
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Shakespeare in the'Burg: April 1-3, 2016
As part of Middleburg's Shakespeare in the'Burg theatre festival and to mark the 400th anniversary of William Shakespeare's death, Hunt Lyman and Jill Beifuss o…
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Registration Opens for DryHome's Loudoun Lyme Race
Virtual Race added to Region-Wide Event Registration is now open for DryHome's 6th Annual Loudoun Lyme Race, which includes a 10K, 5K and 1K family walk/fun run…
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National Holy Days
Technically, we don't have national holidays. We have federal holidays which only federal government entities need recognize. Whatever we call them, however, th…
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Moving Forward With Cancer Prevention
F ebruary 4, National Cancer Prevention Day 2016, was observed on Capitol Hill with cancer prevention experts and legislators, students and others in a program…