Archive: 2017
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Ashleigh Dove '14 Receives Randolph Sporting Scholarship "Under the Oaks" at Upperville
Ashleigh Dove, a Purcellville, VA resident who discovered foxhunting while she was a Foxcroft School student and has been a regular participant with the Middleb…
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Asbury Church - Middleburg Town Council Report
Town Administrator Semmes reported that, after speaking with Mayor Davis, she had added an item to the evening’s scheduled “closed session” to talk about bids…
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Allium 'Millenium'
Recently announced (August 2nd), the Perennial Plant Association chose the perennial plant of the year for 2018, picking a relative newcomer, an ornamental onio…
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Airway Focused Dentistry
What is Airway Focused Dentistry? Isn't dentistry about the teeth and gums? Why would my dentist get involved in my airway? These are the questions I asked myse…
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U.S. Wins Great Meadow International Nations Cup of Eventing
T he Land Rover U.S. Eventing Team recorded their second consecutive win in the Great Meadow International Nations Cup™ of Eventing, presented by Adequan,…
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Ann McLeod Celebrates her 95th Birthday
Ann McLeod Celebrates her 95th Birthday Hosted by John & Beth Ann Mascatello, Middleburg, VA - Photos by NANCY KLECK
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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,…