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Volume 57, Number 52 • December 29, 2011
Goochland’s top 10 stories of 2011 2011 will
leave a lasting impact By Ken Odor jodor@goochlandgazette.com
2011 is a year that will likely be talked about for many years to come around the county, after an historic election, the conviction of a constitutional officer for embezzlement, and a host of other memorable events. Here’s our list of the top 10
stories of the year. 1. The election 2. Treasurer convicted of embezzlement 3. Benedictine granted CUP to move to the county 4. Goodwill rezoning denied 5. Deaths of Don Charles and Debra Pierce. 6. Bulldogs play for title. 7. School budget battles. 8. TCSD. 9. Kwamane Davis verdict 10. UDAs DOA at Planning Commission. see Top 10 stories > page 4
Photo by Ken Odor
The newly elected Board of Supervisor members take time to pose for a group photo after last Thursday’s swearing in ceremony. From left are: District 5 Ken Peterson, District 2 Manuel Alvarez, District 1 Susan Lascolette, District 3 Ned Creasey and District 4 Bob Minnick. The ceremony was marked by the largest crowd in memory for such a ceremony at the court.
Judge swears in new officials By Ken Odor jodor@goochlandgazette.com
Almost 200 people crowded into the Goochland Circuit Court building last Thursday to see perhaps the most significant swearing in of new county officials in decades. “It is important to publicly recognize
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those who have chosen to serve their fellow citizens,” said Chief Circuit Court Judge Timothy K. Sanner before he began with the swearing in process. Each of the elected officials was called forward and sworn individually, as well as the deputies of the constituional officers, after which each signed a copy of the oath.
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“This was a very impressive ceremony,” said Circuit Court Clerk Lee Tuner. “It was definitely the largest group of family and friends we have had.” Turner said the formal swearing in ceremony was begun in 2003. Before that date, elected officials were sworn in individually by a judge or the Circuit Court Clerk.
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Treasurer-elect Pam Johnson, left, and District 1 Supervisorelect Susan Lascolette celebrate on Election night.
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