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Vol. 30, No. 51 | Richmond Suburban News | April 23, 2014
STOPS AT EVERY HOME IN TOWN
Supervisor: appointment for HCSB seat will not be easy By Jim Ridolphi for The Mechanicsville Local
Un-Cookoff invites aspiring eaters and chefs On July 11, Hanover County Parks and Recreation will host the Tomato UnCookoff. Competitors will uncook off head-to-head to transform the famous Hanover Tomato into tantalizing tomato recipes. All underground chefs (supper club, private/caterer and competition chefs) and above-ground chefs are welcome to compete. Suggestions for dishes could include: salsa, bruschetta, tabbouleh, caprese salad, tomato sauces or perhaps a delicious stuffed tomato. see UN-COOKOFF, pg. 4
When nominations are received on May 14 for an appointment to the Mechanicsville seat on the Hanover County School Board, supervisor Canova Peterson said he knows it won’t be an easy choice. It’s Peterson’s first chance to select a School Board member from his district, but he’s well acquainted with the current member and the job he’s done.
School division receives national budget award Hanover County Public Schools has been selected to receive the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award, the only national awards program devoted to governmental budgeting. The school division received see BUDGET, pg. 4
“We first met as fellow members of Rotary. One of the tenants of Rotary is ‘Service above Self ’ and Glenn has continuously lived up to that standard, always trying to give PETERSON back to his community,” Peterson said last week. “This
PCES at 50 Photo submitted by Kelsey Leavey
Pearson’s Corner Elementary School is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. School administrators and staff recently gathered the students for a special photograph. They also enjoyed a week of events, including a birthday party, an alumni night and a time capsule that will be opened by future students.
is evidenced by the fact that he is now completing his 24th year on the School Board.” Millican also seems more than willing to serve when the appointment is made in July. “I really would like to remain on the board,” he said last week. “It is the most rewarding experience I have ever had in public service.” The School Board selection process
Jim Ridolphi for The Local
Glenn Millican has served 24 years on the Hanover County School Board and is willing to serve more when a new representative is selected in July. Supervisor Canova Peterson, Mechanicsville District, will make the decision and he said several people see APPOINTMENT, pg. 4 have inquired about the position.