Archive: 2018
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Oak Spring Garden Foundation A Living Work of Art
I have had a long painting career. One with so many wonderful experiences. But I must admit to you now even this far along; I’ve experienced something on a bit…
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Middleburg Town Council Report - July 2018
Davis Farewell On June 28 Mayor Betsy Davis presided over her last official meeting of the Middleburg Town Council, a regular work session at Town Hall. Davis…
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Windy Hill Foundation Receives $20,000 from the MetLife Matchup
Windy Hill Foundation is proud to announce that the Foundation will be the latest $20,000 MetLife Matchup recipient thanks to PGA golf pro Michael Kim and, as a…
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Well Sweeps
Have you ever heard of a well sweep? I've been in the water business for a long time and I'd never heard of such a thing until I picked up the June 2018 issue o…
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Washington Metropolitan COG Threatens Loudoun's Rural Lands
Ten counties surrounding D.C. and Baltimore could all become cities, resulting in a nightmarish metropolis with more roads, cars, sprawl, two million more peopl…
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US-China Tariffs and Science
The growing trade war and isolationism being advanced by the current government administration will have a severe impact on U.S. science. To appreciate this it…
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Tomato Hornworm
The summer garden is in full swing, lovelier every day. I am a big fan of annuals or tender perennials and shrubs, especially those that have night fragrance. H…
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Tips to Get the Most out of Your Outdoor Space
For many of us, nothing beats relaxing in the comfort of our own outdoor retreat. But do you find that you don't use the space as much as you'd like in the hot…
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The Very Mind of Tomorrow's American Nation
Since our Independence 242 years ago, America has struggled with trials and disappointments, and our progress may seem too fast or too slow. Yet our course is c…
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The Union Jack Flies Highest Over Great Meadow / Places & Faces
The Union Jack Flies Highest Over Great Meadow / Places & Faces
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The Artist's Perspective: Band Names and Art
I started laughing to myself the other day. Swirling around in my head were the many names of bands I have heard over the years. Especially many of the fun ones…
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Summer with Fauquier 4-H
This summer the kids in the Fauquier community are doing lots of things with 4-H. You read about our Show and Sale earlier in the summer that took place in May.…
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Stretch and Improve your Golf
Summer is in full swing and the golf courses are too. The longer days allow time for more golf. We all are looking for that technique or equipment that will hel…
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Rained out at Delfest 2018
It's hard to remember the wet month of May now that we are in the midst of summer, so I will review. May was one of the warmest and rainiest on record. In the D…
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One Lucky Dog
I'm one lucky dog to live in Middleburg. I am even a luckier dog to live in America. Last week my human Tom and I went into the post office. We overheard two pe…
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Olympic Gold Medalist Will Simpson Returns to Middleburg for Annual Rutledge Farm Session
Rutledge Farm is pleased to announce the return of Will Simpson for its upcoming Rutledge Farm Session on August 7-8. Simpson kicked off the farm's clinic serie…
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Newstead Farm — Home of Horse Racing Royalty
Newstead Farm is far more than a spectacular equestrian estate, worthy of every superlative used to describe its beauty. It's a fully functional facility ideall…
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Middleburg featured on Fox 5 Zip Trip in August
Known for its rich history, boutique shops and world-renowned equestrian scene, the iconic town of Middleburg will have a chance to share its story with the gre…
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Middleburg Humane Foundation Steps into a Canter with a Sizeable Anonymous Donation
A $1 million procurement from an anonymous donor brought the capital campaign of the Middleburg Humane Foundation and six years of hard work to a successful fin…
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Middleburg Eccentric July 2018, Volume 15 Issue 4
THIS MONTH IN THE ECCENTRIC: Oak Spring Garden Foundation, Windy Hill Foundation Receives $20,000, Newstead Farm — Home of Horse Racing Royalty, Chuck Kuhn –…