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Editorials
Where's the civic pride, Leesburg?
5/13/2008
When the results of May 6 town elections came in, there were a few surprises. Hamilton’s last-minute write-in candidates replaced two incumbents. Hillsboro's turnout jumped up 28 percentage points from two years ago. | 0 comments - ›› more ...
It's legal to discriminate against grandma and grandpa
5/13/2008
According to the federal Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), it is now legal to discriminate against senior citizens in this country.This happened in late March when the U.S. Supreme Court refused to review a lower court decision in the case AARP vs. EEOC, which ruled the EEOC can implement a ... | 0 comments
'Remain dedicated to building a better future for Leesburg'
5/13/2008
My wife, Rita, and I would like to express our gratitude to all of you who supported my campaign for Leesburg Town Council. Thank you for your time, unflagging encouragement, and assistance.I benefited richly from this campaign, renewed acquaintances, and made many new friends. I stood on hundreds of doorsteps ... | 0 comments
'Thank you for your participation and support'
5/13/2008
I want to take this opportunity to thank all of the voters who participated in our Town of Purcellville election on May 6.I am honored to have been re-elected by the residents of our great town to serve once again as your mayor. I can assure you of my hard ... | 0 comments
'No substitution for face-to-face conversations'
5/6/2008
As one of the citizens that attended a Sterling and Potomac community outreach meeting, I am asking if you would remind residents to participate in one of the remaining meetings scheduled May 10 and May 14. I attended the May 3 meeting with approximately 70 other residents. There is no ... | 0 comments
Kudos to teens who stayed away from drugs, booze
5/6/2008
This past Saturday, many teens from Loudoun Valley High School attended Prom. It was fun to see them dressed with class and style in elegant gowns and tuxes. I know I wasn’t the only parent who proudly captured the moment on film before giving a hug and kiss goodbye to ... | 0 comments