Dress uniforms and camouflaged fatigues seemed to be the proper attire for the Tuesday, Jan. 26, meeting of the Hanover County School Board. The parking lot was filled with familiar military wear.

The presence of the high school cadets came as no surprise. They were there to show their support for continued programs at all four high schools. Changes had been considered in the 2010-2011 budget proposal.

Two cadets and a parent addressed the School Board at the public hearing the previous Tuesday. The continuation of the Naval Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps at Lee-Davis High School was paramount to the three.

E-mails started coming in and several calls were made to the office the day of the budget adoption checking to see if someone from The Local would be attending. (Yes, yours truly was there.)

If was becoming more and more apparent how significant and important the program is to Lee-Davis High.

Especially gratifying was hearing and seeing so many young people expressing an interest in their future as well as that of their country. Whether their reasons are to pursue educational opportunities, or to serve this great nation, we can be proud of the strong show of support they organized for their cause. And it worked.

Kudos to the members of the School Board for being so receptive and welcoming to all who addressed them on Jan. 19.

Bottom line: You spoke and they listened — and everybody wins.

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+ Well, we’ve made it over one budget hurdle. Now, Hanover County government prepares for the 2010-2011 fiscal year. County Administrator Cecil R. “Rhu” Harris Jr. and staff having been crunching numbers as they get ready for the Feb. 10 meeting of the Board of Supervisors. What kind of revenue loss can we expect? Will there be job cuts? Stay tuned.
Melody Kinser