January 2020
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Middleburg Eccentric January 2020, Volume 16 Issue 10
THIS MONTH IN THE ECCENTRIC: THIS MONTH IN THE ECCENTRIC: Dual Passions, Fifteen Years of the Highland Center for the Arts, Bluemont Fair Announces Winner, New…
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Why Trump Won (and why He will win again)
While those on the left, both Democrats and media, fret endlessly and cluelessly about how and why Donald Trump was elected, the answer for the rest of us is de…
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What's Your Theme Song?
Many iconic television theme songs birth earworms that are not easy to eradicate. Their lyrics catchy chords memorable, and tunes were sometimes more impactful…
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VHSA Hall of Fame - The Homestead
VHSA Hall of Fame - The Homestead
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Uplifting Reads and Downloads for Winters
Our geographical location may not rob us entirely of gardening options in winter. Between pruning, cold crops undercover, or indoor seed sowing, the gardener ca…
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Tony Well Retires from The National Ski Patrol
A Lifetime on the slopes After four decades of service as a National Ski Patroller (NSP), Tony Wells from The Plains retired on January 1, 2020. Also, he has be…
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The Middleburg Concert Series Presents 'Russian Reflections' with The Illinois Arts Trio
Music composed explicitly for piano, violin, and cello ensembles by 20th century Russian composers will come alive in a performance by violinist Aaron Jacobs fr…
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Steve's Picks for the Decade
It's 2020, and there are many "best of the decade" music lists to dig through on the Web. Make no mistake; there has been a ton of great music from the past ten…
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Staying Healthy in College
Staying healthy in college may seem simple, but when you get on that college campus and start attending classes, health is not your top priority. Even though yo…
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Seal out Tooth Decay for Children, Teens, and Adults
Brushing daily with fluoride toothpaste and flossing are the most effective ways to reduce the risk of getting cavities and gum disease. However, molars and pre…
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On to the Senate — to Try Trump
I. PRELIMINARY REMARKS. A. IMPEACHMENT PREP BY THE HOUSE. The "delay" in passing the articles of impeachment from the House to the Senate is "timely enough." Wh…
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New Course for Rappahannock Hunt Races
It's fun living in the heart of Virginia's horse & hound country where you're in good company because so many people are horse-crazy. You don't even have to own…
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Mosby Heritage Area Association Announces Bradley J. Bondi is the 2019 Heritage Hero Awardee
The Mosby Heritage Area Association is pleased to announce that Mr. Bradley J. Bondi was named the 2019 Heritage Hero, and Mr. John Toler was awarded the "Publi…
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Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy Events for February
Birding Banshee - Second Saturdays: Feb. 8, Mar. 14, April 11, May 9 and June 13, 8:00 am. Whether you're a beginning birder or an expert, you'll be dazzled by…
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Letter to Art Poland and Poland's Reply
On August 30, 2019, John Metelski of Waterford wrote to our columnist, Dr. Art Poland, commenting on Poland's column in the August Eccentric. Poland's reply are…
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Laundry Room Design Ideas that Inspire
Do your 2020 New Year's resolutions include small steps or lofty goals? How about just staying on top of your laundry? Our designers and clients have created in…
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Humans: What are they thinking
I love all humans, but sometimes I wonder, are humans thinking? So, Tom leaves the TV on for me regularly. It's a kind gesture, for it is true we dogs do get lo…
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Historic Willisville Added to the National Register of Historic Places
The Mosby Heritage Area Association is excited to announce that the historic village of Willisville was named to the National Register of Historic Places on Dec…
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Highland School Gala
Highland School Gala
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Grace Church Concert Series
On Monday, February 17, 2020 (President's Day) at 7:30 p.m., the Grace Church Concert Series in The Plains, VA, presents its 20th Anniversary Commemoration Conc…