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Declaration
(continued from page 20)
he ages and understands it in the
context of his own research and
for buyers of an ornate copy that would be
decorated with portraits of John Hancock,
George Washington and Jefferson, and
the seals of all 13 original states.
Binns was unable to print until 1819
but his versions are also highly sought by
today's collectors. Both printers were
seeking to profit from the surge in
American pride following the end of
the War of 1812.
Tyler's engravings were dedicated to
Jefferson, who had consented to the use
of his famous signature emphasizing in
a letter that he was " but a fellow signer. "
In the letter to Tyler, America's third
president added that " no hand trembled
on affixing its signature to that paper. "
A member of Choptank Electric
Cooperative and Rappahannock Electric
Cooperative (with a cabin in Virginia),
Marchi says his copy only grows dearer as
Training School
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establish a training program to develop
qualified applicants for future
lineworker positions at cooperatives,
investor-owned utilities, municipalities,
and contractors across Virginia and
beyond.
The new school, which grew out of
a career-exploration program created by
SEC called " A Day in the Life of a
Lineman, " brought much-needed
opportunity to the region and the state.
Jeff Edwards, CEO of SEC, is
extremely proud of the Power Line
Worker program. " It has assisted many
young men and women in their quest to
enter the electric utility industry and has
provided an abundance of talent for the
electric cooperatives, investor-owned
utilities and contractors to choose from
as we face the retirements of our
operations workforce, " he explains.
The school employs three instructors
and one student instructor. " I feel like
the program is going to grow. We're
trying to get a building built for another
larger classroom so we can house
more students, " says Randy Crocker,
coordinator for the Power Line Worker
Training School.
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experience as an American citizen.
It is important to have a charter
document of America's founding -
one that can be shared and held. It
represents proof of ideals in the creation
of the nation. Its presence also issues a
challenge.
" Every year we get farther away from
the lessons it offers us. These guys
signed the document and many of them
went on to lose fortunes, and, in some
cases, their lives, " Marchi says.
" They were willing to give up
everything to have this country. If
we don't pause and remember that
for what it is, then I don't know how
deserving we are of the country they
gave us. " n
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" We have certainly come a long
way, and our industry partners - with
the electric cooperatives leading the
way - have been the main reason for
our success. It's hard to imagine that
five years ago we had nothing and now
we have trucks, digger derricks, tools
and a world-class outdoor lab for our
students, " adds Keith Harkins, vice
president of workforce development
and continuing education at SVCC.
John C. Lee Jr., CEO of MEC,
explains that the school establishes a
strong foundation for a very rewarding
career for young people aspiring to
become lineworkers.
" Not only will students who
successfully obtain this certification
have the opportunity to provide well
for themselves and their families, they'll
also become valuable contributing
members of their communities. As it
approaches its fifth year, I'd like to
congratulate everyone who played a
role in both the establishment and
tremendous success of the SVCC Power
Line Worker Training School. " n
For more information about SVCC's
Line Worker Training Program,
contact Susan Early at 434-292-3101
or susan.early@southside.edu.
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Statement of
Nondiscrimination
In accordance with Federal civil rights law
and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)
civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA,
its Agencies, offices, and employees, and
institutions participating in or administering
USDA programs are prohibited from
discriminating based on race, color, national
origin, religion, sex, gender identity
(including gender expression), sexual
orientation, disability, age, marital status,
family/parental status, income derived from a
public assistance program, political beliefs, or
reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights
activity, in any program or activity conducted
or funded by USDA (not all bases apply to all
programs). Remedies and complaint filing
deadlines vary by program or incident.
Person with disabilities who require
alternative means of communication for
program information (e.g., Braille, large print,
audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.)
should contact the responsible Agency or
USDA's TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600
(voice and TTY) or contact USDA through the
Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339.
Additionally, program information may be
made available in languages other than
English.
To file a program discrimination complaint,
complete the USDA Program Discrimination
Complaint Form, AD-3027, found online at
http://www.ascr.usda.qov/
complaint filing cust.html and at any USDA
office or write a letter addressed to USDA and
provide in the letter all of the information
requested in the form. To request a copy of
the complaint form, call (866) 632-9992.
Submit your completed form or letter to
USDA by:
(1) mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture,
Office of the Assistant Secretary for
Civil Rights, 1400 Independence
Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C.
20250-9410;
(2) fax: (202) 690-7442; or
(3) email: program.intakeusda.gov.
USDA is an equal opportunity provider,
employer, and lender.
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