September 2021
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Susan Carroll Named President of Inova Loudoun Hospital
Inova Health System announced that Susan Carroll, FACHE, MA, MHA, has accepted the permanent role of President of Inova Loudoun Hospital, effective Monday,…
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Middleburg Concert Series Resumes with a New Three Day Music Festival Format
The pandemic caused the cancellation of the wonderful concerts produced by The Middleburg Concert Series. This year, however, we are fortunate that the…
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Willard H. Scott, Jr.
Willard H. Scott, Jr., a long time area resident of Delaplane, VA, passed away at home surrounded by his family on Saturday, September 4th at the age of 87. He…
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The retreat from Afghanistan: An Alternative Strategic Scenario
The retreat from Afghanistan has subjected us all to a media blitz. Analysis-paralysis on steroids seems to have been the defining characteristic of every so ca…
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The Salamander Family Reunion A celebrates Diversity in Hospitality
The Salamander Family Reunion A celebrates Diversity in Hospitality
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The Four-In-Hand Club Celebrate at Ayshire Farm
The Four-In-Hand Club Celebrate at Ayshire Farm
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The Currency of Conservation
The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Changes (IPCC) latest assessment report, Code Red for Humanity, says it all. In order to stave off a global mean temperat…
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The Common Traits of a Beautiful Smile
Considerable research has gone into the aesthetic analysis of what makes a beautiful, aesthetic, smile. What constitutes a beautiful smile are the traits that m…
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The Blessing of the Animals at the National Sporting Library
Middleburg's interfaith tradition of The Blessing of the Animals will take place Sunday, Oct. 3, at 2 p.m., in honor of St. Francis, at the National Sporting Li…
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TSA announces Las Vegas passenger screening canine Alona selected as the "2021 Cutest Canine"
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) announced that a 4-year-old Golden Retriever and explosives detection canine named Alona is TSA's Cutest Canine…
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Republicans war on the right to vote
The nobel prize winning writer and poet, Toni Morrison, has an easy and apt phrase for the most painful assaults upon our rights and liberties. One recent compi…
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Pet Supplies Plus Opens in Purcellville
The Purcellville store formerly occupied by Pet Valu will host a grand opening event as Pet Supplies Plus on September 18 and 19. Located at 120 Purcellville Ga…
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Once Lost Buzz Found
T he initial post on Jeanne Morency’s Facebook page read: “There is a loose horse, “Buzz,” south of Middleburg. ... he most likely still has his saddle but no…
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NSLM Polo Classic -- Polo Perfection!
NSLM Polo Classic -- Polo Perfection!
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Middleburg Eccentric October 2021, Volume 18 Issue 6
THIS MONTH IN THE ECCENTRIC: NSLM Polo Classic Polo Perfection!, Once Lost Buzz Found, It Takes a Village to End Human Trafficking, Purcellville Police Officer…
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Loudoun County Recycling Guide Takes the Guesswork Out of Recycling
"Can this be recycled?" It's a common question in households. The Loudoun County Recycling Guide helps provide answers, which can lead to a reduction in the amo…
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John Daniel Haney Jr.
Lt. Col. (Ret. USAF) John Daniel Haney Jr. died peacefully on 14 September 2021. Dan was born in Haddonfield, NJ. on October 31, 1936 the first son of John…
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It Takes a Village to End Human Trafficking
Human trafficking is the act of compelling someone into work or commercial sex through force, fraud, or coercion. It is illegal everywhere but happens every day…
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Habitat for Humanity Affiliates Form Virginia Community Land Trust to Address Affordable Housing Crisis in Virginia
Affordable housing is in a crisis state in Virginia. Fauquier Habitat for Humanity, Habitat for Humanity of Northern Virginia, and Habitat for Humanity Virginia…
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French Pear Cake
This cake celebrates the beautiful fall bounty of pears with just enough cake to hold them together with a flaky sweet crust. Just a dusting of powdered sugar a…