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Mosby’s Rangers Descendant Reunion
Open to both descendants and the general public this year’s annual reunion of the descendants of Confederate Colonel John Singleton Mosby and those of men who…
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Fauquier Springs Country Club Welcomes New Head Golf Pro
J eff Pianelli, PGA has joined the staff of Fauquier Springs Country Club as the new Head Golf Professional. He comes to Fauquier Springs Country Club from…
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Tack Box Turns 70
The Tack Box, Inc. is now celebrating 70 years of service to the equestrian community. From humble Middleburg beginnings The Tack Box has grown to be a…
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Outstanding Volunteer Family of the Year
O n April 28th, in ceremonies at the National Conference Center, the son and mother team of Mitesh and Kamala Shrestha were honored as the Loudoun Cares 2017…
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Middleburg Eccentric May 2017, Volume 14 Issue 1
THIS MONTH IN THE ECCENTRIC: 2017 Virginia Gold Cup, Tack Box Turns 70, Windy Hill Fashion Show, Land Trust of Virginia, Sheila Johnson, Town Visions and…
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Be the Change
“Culture is the lifeblood of commerce,” according to Middleburg entrepreneur Vincent Bataoel. He and his partner Nelina Loiselle started an environmental…
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Remodeling for the Second Half in the “Game of Life” - Ask a Remodeler
W hat adjustments are you planning to make in your home to ensure your long-term comfort and safety? For many of us, when it comes to our homes, the “Game of…
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EDITORIAL: Arbor Day/Earth Day
On April 29 the Virginia Department of Forestry, an organization driven by science and run by scientists, will award the Town of Middleburg its Sixteenth…
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EDITORIAL: On Character - Blue
“There was nothing like an appeal to honor. It was a virtue that all craved, even those who lacked it. Fundamentally, honor was itself a debt, a code of…
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EDITORIAL: Character in Politics - RED
Ken Rietz, a long-time political consultant, and manager of numerous political campaigns writes in his book, Winning Campaigns, “Issues are important (but) the…
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EDITORIAL: Misplaced Outrage
It is politics 101 in Washington – LEARN OUTRAGE. Senator Chuck Schumer and the Democrats seem to have mastered the skill better than most when it comes to…
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EDITORIAL: Citizenship - And The Synergy of a Nation - The Public Square
Some 250 years ago Benjamin Franklin wrote in his Autobiography, “There seems to me at present to be great occasion for raising a United Party for Virtue, by…
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EDITORIAL: Why is water so expensive in Middleburg? - Ask a Council Member
Hello, Middleburg! I am pleased and proud to announce that the Virginia Rural Water Association recently awarded its (small) Water System of the Year to the…
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EDITORIAL: Climate Change and Sea Level Rise - Waterworld
Climate change is a phenomenon that has been happening on our planet most likely since it was formed. Many earth scientists believe the earth was formed some…
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Big Trees - The Plant Lady
V irginia is a state with lots of champion trees and a big advantage; it’s home to the two most famous big tree hunters in the country. They form a tag team,…
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Shhh, It Happens - Sincerely me
Recently at a dinner party I attended, the host thoughtfully broke the ice by asking each guest to relay one of their most embarrassing moments. Within seconds…
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Middleburg Town Council Report: Free Parking
At their regular monthly work session on Thursday, March 23, 2017, Town Council unanimously adopted amendments to Chapter 89 of the Town Code that introduces…
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Middleburg Town Council Report: Business & Economic Development Director Search
Middleburg received more than 150 applications for the job soon to be vacated by the retiring Cindy Pearson. The town reached out to thirteen “finalists” and…
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Troop 2950 Embraces the changing of the guard
Scoutmasters can retire, but their legacy lives on. Scoutmaster Paul Davies is stepping down nine years after his founding tenure of Middleburg’s Boy Scout…
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The Best Thai Kitchen Ribbon Cutting
Middleburg Mayor Betsy Davis does the ribbon cutting honors at The Best Thai Kitchen on E. Federal Street. Their delicious and authentic cuisine and excellent…