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The Virginian-Pilot and The Ledger-Star, Norfolk, VA, February 26, 2009

Editorial

Steve Cover

When Virginia Beach Fire Chief Steve Cover reflects on the trajectory of his career, which began as a volunteer firefighter in 1977, he sees a mixture of luck, timing and hard work. "Things happen for a reason," said Cover, who served as interim fire chief from June 2007 until it was made official last November. He's passionate about his profession, but he's also a member of a "world class department" that helped him grow and learn along the way.

Your Letters

Pumping stations costly financially, environmentally The city of Virginia Beach is determined to build the last phase of its storm water runoff pumping station as soon as possible. The cost stands currently at over $20 million.

Council Members Not Thrilled About Proposed Pay Cut

A proposed pay cut for City Council members was not met with overwhelming joy, says Councilman Bill DeSteph , author of the move. "Four or five folks were pretty upset about it," DeSteph said in a Feb. 19 telephone interview. The issue has yet to be discussed, but should be part of upcoming city budget preparations, he said.

Players Take Shot at Fun with Games of Yard Golf

By John Streit Correspondent

Library Programs

This list is published Thursday about one week before the beginning of the program month. Programs are free to the public. Call specific library for details and registration information. Bayside & Special Services Library, 936 Independence Blvd., 385- 2680 * Abrakadoodle art workshop. Age 4-5. Monday , 3-3:45 p.m., Call to register. * Senior Services of Southeastern Virginia consultations. Tuesday , 1-3 p.m. No registration. * American Sign Language Basics. Age 5-adult. Monday and March 16, 6...

Kids Connection Is a Place Where Children Work and Play

By Sandra J. Pennecke Correspondent

Business Owner's Generosity at Seatack Elementary Is Recognized

By Rita Frankenberry The Virginian-Pilot

Edna Miles Onley

ONANCOCK - Edna Miles Onley, 100, wife of the late Franklin Reide Onley and a resident of The Hermitage on the Eastern Shore in Onancock, formerly of Sarasota, Fla., and Temperanceville, Va., passed away Feb. 23, 2009, at her residence. Born July 31, 1908, in Broadwater, Hog Island, Va., Mrs. Onley was the daughter of the late William Miles and Bertha Sharpley Miles. She was an accomplished musician, choir director and was the pianist at the Hermitage for the past several years. Mrs. Onley at...