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Colonel George Albert Devorshak
United States Air Force (Retired), died on December 30th 2019 at Falcons Landing, the military retirement community in Sterling, Virginia. Born on July 30th…
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Letter From the Plains - Editorial
Eccentric readers may not have heard of Benjamin B. Ferencz. On March 11, 2020 he was 100 years old. I had a wonderful teleconference call with him recently.…
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Bernie is a Socialist? Who knew? - Editorial
Despite the coronavirus, our topic this month is the current state of the presidential primaries, and obviously the focus is on the Democrats. I will resist…
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Fear and Loathing During a Pandemic in an Election Year - Editorial
Often in presidential election years, the question is, should we let the incumbent have a chance to finish what he started? I don’t think we can extend that…
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How to Fight a Bully With Money
Do you remember in school there was generally a bully in every class? Someone a little experienced in the art of intimidation, size, and pugilism who would…
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Challenging Times Can Encourage Us to Work Smarter - Ask a Remodeler
The understatement of the day is, this is undoubtedly an interesting time for all of us. Between a declared coronavirus pandemic and the related economic…
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In Unison--April 2020
The festival season for 2020 was looking pretty awesome for those of us living in the Piedmont. DelFest in Cumberland, MD has a lineup as good as Telluride…
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Anxiety and the immune system
B ad news seems to come in waves. Pandemics, stock market fluctuations, and constant 24-hour news. All of this can send the calmest person into all-out anxiety…
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Vegetable Gardening - The Plant Lady
Maybe all the gardener grows is a vegetable garden, but this is undoubtedly the year to consider growing your own food if you haven’t been inclined to do so…
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Goonies Never Say Die - Sincerely me
W e are living in a scary time at present. Most of us have never been through anything like it, and the uncertainty is a little overwhelming. However, during…
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Middleburg Academy: Acting Technique
A cting Technique, and its many benefits, takes center stage in the Drama Department at Middleburg Academy (MA). Isabella Lash is in her first year at MA and…
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Highland School’s Merit Scholarships are Building Tomorrow’s Leaders
H ighland School’s Merit Scholarships are Building Tomorrow’s Leaders Highland School offers students a demanding academic and co-curricular program that…
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Important Information Regarding the 2020 Upperville Colt & Horse Show and 2020 Loudoun Benefit Horse Show
T he Upperville Colt & Horse Show(UCHS) and the Loudoun Benefit Horse Show (LBHS) jointly announce that both events, scheduled to be held from June 1-7,…
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Volunteers Provide Face Masks to Local Hospice
D espite early preparation, hospices and hospitals all over the globe are experiencing a shortage of personal protective equipment (PPE) for the foreseeable…
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Mental Wellness Practices During COVID-19
D uring this stressful time, Foxcroft School recently shared the following information with our students, parents, and alumnae, and felt that it may be helpful…
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Seven Loaves needs our help
O pen every Monday, Wednesday and Friday, like usual. However, clients will now be served at their vehicle, to ensure the safety of everyone. We are helping…
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Horse-Crazy: Spring Season of Equestrian Events On Hold
B ecause of COVID-19, cancellations and postponements have pretty much cleared the spring calendar. After Rappahannock and Warrenton races, the Virginia…
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Town of Middleburg – How we are Addressing COVID-19
Bridge Littleton, Mayor On behalf of the Town of Middleburg, we wanted to reach out to provide some information for everyone on our current efforts to address…
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Middleburg Eccentric March 2020, Volume 16 Issue 12
THIS MONTH IN THE ECCENTRIC: THIS MONTH IN THE ECCENTRIC: Keep Safe and Well- Town of Middleburg – How we are Addressing COVID-19, Mental Wellness Practices…
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Middleburg Town Council Report
Special Recognition by Mayor and Council W illiam F Swan and James Smith were recognized for their role and courage in the process of desegregation in the Town…