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Volume 63, Number 18 • May 10, 2018
Longwood jazz ensemble to play Goochland High School Thursday. See page 2
Lumpkins sworn in as interim supervisor
BOS passes measure in support of older adults
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one who “truly embraces the art of teaching and learning.” “Kelley Taylor puts our children first and maximizes their potential,” said Raley. “With a simple peek into her classroom or a scroll on her
Contributed report On Tuesday, May 1, 2018 the Goochland County Board of Supervisors approved a proclamation recognizing May 2018 as Older Americans Month, a time to celebrate the contributions of older residents and the many ways they make a difference in the community. The theme for Older Americans Month is “Engage at Every Age,” which emphasizes that residents can take part in diverse activities throughout their lives. The County acknowledges the importance of residents, no matter the age, taking part in activities that promote physical, mental, and emotional well-being. In Goochland County multiple resources including Senior Connections, Goochland County Parks & Recreation, and local churches offer residents opportunities to “Engage at Every Age.” One of the many programs offered by
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On Tuesday, May 1, John L. Lumpkins, Jr. was sworn in as District 3 Supervisor for the Goochland County Board of Supervisors, filling a vacancy created as a result of the death of Supervisor Ned S. Creasey on March 10, 2018. The Board was required by state law to appoint, by April 24, 2018, a qualified voter of District 3 to fill the vacancy until a special election could be held on November LUMPKINS 6, 2018. After a very deliberative selection process, the Board selected Mr. Lumpkins to serve as Supervisor for District 3. As a qualified voter of District 3, he had expressed an interest and see Lumpkins > 3
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Goochland’s 2018 Division Teacher of the Year Kelley Taylor, center, was presented with her award by Goochland Educational Foundation’s Cyndy Brown, left, and Goochland school superintendant Dr. Jeremy Raley.
Taylor named Teacher of the Year By Roslyn Ryan Editor
Goochland County Public School employees gathered on May 1 to celebrate some of their best and brightest, handing out numerous
awards including the prestigious Division Teacher of the Year honor. That award went to Goochland Elementary School Kindergarten teacher Kelley Taylor, an educator described by GCPS school superintendent Dr. Jeremy Raley as some-
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