Entries in Living in LoCo for October 2008
Posted by Erica Garman at 11:39 a.m. on October 31, 2008
Weekend Safety Tips
We've got a busy few days ahead with trick-or-treating, Halloween parties, sporting events, changing all the clocks back an hour on Sunday and, yes, no school on Monday and Tuesday for LCPS students. Read full entry and discussion »
Teen Disney Star visits Elementary School
Mitchel Musso who plays Oliver on Disney's popular Hannah Montana series made a surprise appearance earlier today at a Legacy Elementary School assembly, promoting the importance of proper hand washing. Read full entry and discussion »
A Kind Gesture of Crossing Party Lines
The Nov. 4 races are coming to a head in our area with campaign canings, testy (and some just downright nasty) blog comments, and neighborhood yard sign controversies. Read full entry and discussion »
HOA Rules on Green Products; Eco Shout-Outs
Living in LoCo’s last installment in October marking Loudoun’s Energy Efficiency and Conservation month was originally scheduled to appear in yesterday’s posting. But we got a little sidetracked with the Palin rally in Leesburg. Read full entry and discussion »
Palin Supporters Rally in Leesburg
As the sun came up at J.R.'s Festival Lakes in Leesburg this morning, GOP supporters arrived energized and ready to cheer for their favorite vice presidential nominee, Gov. Sarah Palin. Read full entry and discussion »
Dispatches from Palin Rally
Living in LoCo's Erica Garman reports from Monday's Sarah Palin rally at J.R.'s Festival Lakes in Leesburg.. Read full entry and discussion »
Uncertain Economy Affects Local Restaurants, Shops
The worldwide financial crisis hits close to home as more Loudoun businesses close or consider closing because of dwindling customers. Read full entry and discussion »
Gov. Palin to Rally Loudoun Voters on Monday
The McCain campaign announced yesterday that Republican vice presidential nominee, Gov. Sarah Palin, will bring the GOP’s “Road to Victory” rally to Leesburg on Monday at JR’s Festival Lakes on Fort Evans Road. Read full entry and discussion »
Obama Rally Brings Out Parents, Children
Loudoun voters at today’s Obama rally were excited that the Democratic presidential nominee’s campaign picked Leesburg for today’s event. Read full entry and discussion »
Dispatches from Obama Rally
Living in LoCo blogger Erica Garman is reporting today from Barack Obama's "Rally for Change" event in Leesburg. Read full entry and discussion »
Political Signs in South Riding Spark Ire
A South Riding couple is taking a stand by displaying political signs in their yard. Read full entry and discussion »
Weathering Layoffs
Here in Loudoun, company downsizings are almost part of our cultural heritage. Read full entry and discussion »
Obama to Court Loudoun Voters in Leesburg
Democratic presidential nominee Barack Obama will be in Leesburg at Ida Lee Park on Wed. Oct. 22 at 5:30 for a Change We Need rally. Read full entry and discussion »
Neighborhood Team Encourages Green Living
In this third of four Monday installments focusing on Loudoun’s Energy Efficiency and Conservation Month, I thought I’d highlight a local community that is striving to make its neck of the woods a “greener” place to live. Read full entry and discussion »
Posted by Erica Garman at 11:33 a.m. on October 20, 2008
Entertaining with a Chance of Learning about Weather
The National Weather Service's open house this weekend in Sterling provided an interesting glimpse into the wacky world of weather. Read full entry and discussion »
Posted by LoudounExtra.com staff at 4:46 p.m. on October 17, 2008
Potomac/Sterling Community Outreach Final Report Released
Take a read through the report, which was released online today. Read full entry and discussion »
NBC Gives Some More Love to Loudoun
Six undecided Loudoun voters were featured in a segment on MSNBC and the "Today Show" after Wednesday night's last presidential debate. Read full entry and discussion »
'Stick a Fork in It' Say Meal Tax Opponents
Loudoun County voters will decide on Nov. 4 whether or not to endorse a 4 percent additional levy on meals and prepared foods. If passed, the initiative is expected to provide the county with an additional $13 million in revenue to fund new school construction, renovation and pay debt service on existing school bonds. Read full entry and discussion »
Broadlands Residents Voice Outrage at HOA Endorsement of Hospital
On the eve of a public discussion on the Broadlands hospital land-use application, 12 residents belonging to the Concerned Citizens of Broadlands were at the Broadlands HOA monthly Board of Directors meeting last night to express their dissatisfaction with their community leaders’ recent endorsement of the proposed Broadlands Regional Medical Center. Read full entry and discussion »
Linked Up Is No Longer Active
After some consideration, we've decided to eliminate the separate blog of Linked Up in Loudoun. Read full entry and discussion »
Posted by Erica Garman at 11:36 a.m. on October 14, 2008
Dodgeball Tournament to Raise Funds for 4-Year-Old Cancer Patient
Eight months ago, 4-year-old Madeleine Baet of Leesburg was diagnosed with neuroblastoma, a cancer found most often in infants and children. Read full entry and discussion »
Should Tax Rates Rise on Hybrids?
In this week's installment of Energy Efficient Mondays in October, we look at a discussion by the BOS about whether to raise the personal property tax on hybrid vehicles, a measure that would give the county increased revenue. Read full entry and discussion »
Two Developments in the Hospital Wars
Medical professionals came out against putting the new hospital in Broadlands, and residents for the hospital held a press conference in continued support for BRMC. Read full entry and discussion »
LoCo’s Higher Learning Challenge
GMU and NOVA are being courted by local land developers for their proposed new campuses. Read full entry and discussion »
South Riding Reacts to Charges in Teen's Death
South Riding residents expressed sorrow for a life lost and tolerance for the younger offenders and their families. Read full entry and discussion »
HOAs Chime In on Hospital Plans
Homeowners associations are now starting to pick sides in the county’s hospital wars. Read full entry and discussion »
The Library, Where There’s Always More to Check Out
Loudouners should be proud to know that their local public library system has been ranked among the best in the nation. Read full entry and discussion »
Electronic Rumor Incites Fear at BWHS
Extra sheriff's deputies were on hand at Briar Woods High School this morning after a parent alerted the Loudoun County Sheriff's Office over the weekend of a threatening text or email message being circulated among students. Read full entry and discussion »
Energy Efficient Mondays in October
To highlight Loudoun County’s declaration of October as Energy Efficiency & Conservation Month, Living in LoCo will post and item each Monday this month about local “green” happenings and initiatives. Read full entry and discussion »
Watching a Loudoun 'Dream House' Be Built
Shannon Mackey watched Saturday's episode of HGTV's "Dream House" by covering her eyes and peeking through her fingers. Read full entry and discussion »
Posted by Erica Garman at 1:32 p.m. on October 3, 2008
Breast Cancer Awareness in LoCo: Pretty In Pink
October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month and several events around Loudoun have been planned to educate residents about this deadly disease. Breast cancer is projected to take the lives of over 40,000 women and men in the United States in 2008. Read full entry and discussion »
County, Schools Block Social Networks
One in four organizations block social networking applications from employee use, said Challenger, Gray & Christmas, a recruiting firm that surveyed 200 human resource professionals. Read full entry and discussion »
Fields Farm Talks Fizzle
Purcellville's Vice Mayor Thomas Priscilla, Jr. and Loudoun County Board of Supervisors Chairman Scott York (I-At Large) spoke last week in yet another attempt to resolve the long-standing dispute between the Town of Purcellville and the county over the Woodgrove High School property site. Read full entry and discussion »
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