July 2017
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The Great Middleburg Clean Up and Scavenger Hunt
Middleburg is a unique Town and a distinctive setting. It’s a town who’s appeal draws from its history, its people, its sense of community and its natural and…
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Summer Slimmin’- Sincerely me
New Year resolutions are often based on health, fitness and preparing for your summer “beach body.” I think that the dark winter days are meant for Irish…
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New Business & Economic Director On Course For Middleburg
The Town of Middleburg has hired Jamie O. Gaucher, a specialist with more than 17 years of economic development experience, mostly in rural settings, to…
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Loudoun Laurels announce the 2017 Laureates
Loudoun Laurels announced the selection of its 2017 Loudoun Laureates during its Founders Committee meeting this month. The honorees are Betsy Davis and Bill…
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Council Honors Lt. Mike Prince
At its regular monthly meeting on July 13, 2017, Middleburg’s Town Council unanimously approved a resolution of appreciation honoring Police Lieutenant Charles…
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August Brings Sales Galore In Middleburg: Annual Summer Sidewalk Sale Returns with Bargains for Everyone
Middleburg, the quaint historic town nestled in Virginia horse country, is cleaning out its closets and storage areas and moving onto the sidewalks, August 4 -…
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Yes, It's A Witch Hunt
Donald Trump hates the press and the press hates Donald Trump. Surprise, surprise! Most of the media hate Republicans anyway, of course, especially Republican p…
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Where Have All Our Freedoms Gone?
The 4th. of July brought back a lot of fond memories of my childhood – Family picnics with lemonade, watermelons, corn on the cob, potato salad, bratwurst, burg…
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When Government Works
The failings and inefficiencies of the Federal Government often lead the frustrated to call for devolution. Let states and localities rule. The failings and ine…
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Utilities - Ask a Council Member
Hello, Middleburg! This column summarizes recent council meetings and activities I have been involved with recently. I mentioned the visioning exercise last mon…
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Total Solar Eclipse - A Scientist's Perspective
Next month, August, on the 21st there will be a total solar eclipse of the Sun passing through the U.S. This is a fairly rare event, and I would have to say you…
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The Summer Look - Fashion Sense
As the summer heat continues to sizzle, so do the new looks of this season. Self-taught fashion designer Elie Saab swept me into a fashion swirl during the Spri…
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The President and the Press
"... were it left to me to decide whether we should have a government without newspapers, or newspapers without a government, I should not hesitate a moment to…
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Middleburg Eccentric July 2017, Volume 14 Issue 3
THIS MONTH IN THE ECCENTRIC: U.S. Wins Great Meadow International Nations Cup of Eventing, New Business & Economic Director On Course For Middleburg,…
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Middleburg Born Podcast Receives 2017 GWA Media Awards Silver Medal of Achievement
The Native Plant Podcast, a podcast originally created by Landscape Designer John Magee of Magee Design in Middleburg, VA received the 2017 Media Awards Silver…
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Making the Plant Lady - The Ongoing Challenge of Horticulture
Triumphs and challenges abound for the gardener. The vegetable gardener, flower gardener, even the gardener of containers suffers from periods of dissatisfactio…
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Making it Better - Ask a Remodeler
Many homeowners are disappointed each year after purchasing a home with plans of a future renovation. Unfortunately, when it's time to take the next step, they…
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Local Company Granted the Largest US Reforestation Carbon Credit
GreenTrees received the largest US reforestation carbon credit issuance for a single verification — over 1,000,000 metric tons by the American Carbon Registry,…
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It's Time to Erase the Stigma of Mental Illness
If you met me at the coffee shop, the soccer field or the mall, you would never guess I have struggled with mental illness my entire life. I have had a high-pow…
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Interpretation and Education Grant Awarded to Oatlands for a Cultural Landscape of Slavery Study
Executive Director Bonnie LePard announced on Tuesday that Oatlands Historic House and Gardens was awarded a $20,000 Interpretation and Education Fund grant by…