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... A Book to Turn Anyone off Reading Phoebe Hayashi, staff writer While not all bestsellers are horribly written books, Then She Was Gone, by Lisa Jewell, (originally published 2017, republished 2022) is one of those books that gives modern bestsellers a bad reputation. Unfortunately, like most bestsellers, the blurb was written to make the book sound interesting and, due to the nature of the book, sound like a completely different book. In short, the PVCC Book Club was completely conned. Centered around the mysterious disappearance of 15-year-old Ellie, the focus of the book is on Ellies bitter mother, Laurel. At the beginning of the novel, distraught at the disappearance of her favorite and youngest child of three, Laurel is living alone ten years after Ellies disappearance, having distanced herself from her remaining family. And then, of course, she meets a handsome man who has a young daughter who is the splitting image of Laurels missing Ellie. From there the mystery attempts to take off: what happened to Ellie? Will this book have any character development? Did Ellie really run away like the police thought? Why is Laurel such an unlikeable character? What does Laurels handsome suitor have to do with Ellie? Did the person who wrote the blurb read the book beforehand? The blurb made it sound like the book was centered on the mystery of Ellies disappearance, but not too long in, it seemed pretty clear what had happened to Ellie. There was no mystery to keep me reading, and I certainly was not going to stay for the two-dimensional characters. The premise turned my stomach, and everything in the book seemed a little stereotypical for my taste. Ellie was pretty with a popular boyfriend, so she is the one who disappears. Laurel is so traumatized by Ellies disappearance that she no longer appears to care for her remaining kids. However, she still panics when she goes to her other daughters house and finds it empty. So, logically enough, she proceeds to call all the phone numbers she has for that daughter. But when her daughter answers, Laurel hangs up without saying anything. Essentially, Laurel plays the part of a traumatized but loving mother who fails to express her feelings and then does not Photography by Benjamin Marcus understand why her kids do not like her. If I wanted to read stereotypes like this, I would read Le Morte DArthur, which at least has literary merit. I was assured by my Book Club compatriots who did manage to make it to the end that the ending was very predictable and that the book read like a Colleen Hoover book (and not in a good way). Some thought that it had tipped over the edge from terrible to its so bad that its really entertaining. I would argue, however, that it fell straight into the pit of its so bad that I dont know how it got published. Probably the only saving grace of this book is that it is really easy to read, not that it saved the book for me. I blew through the first 54 pages in less than 30 minutes, partly because of the writing, but mostly because the font was big and the chapters were arranged to take up a lot of space. If you are debating between removing your wisdom teeth and reading this book, I would suggest removing your wisdom teeth. At least at the end of the procedure, something productive will have occurred to offset all that pain. Page 14  ...

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... 2023 PVCC Non-Partisan Voter Guide Voting Information To be eligible to register to vote a person must: Be a resident of Virginia (a person who has come to Virginia for temporary purposes and intends to return to another state is not considered a resident for voting purposes). Be a U.S. citizen. Be 18 years old (any person who is 17 years old and will be 18 years old at the next general election shall be permitted to register in advance and also vote in any intervening primary or special election). Not be registered and plan to vote in another state. Not be currently declared mentally incompetent by a court of law. Have had right to vote restored if convicted of a felony. Registration Deadline: To register to vote: Oct.16. Update an existing registration: Oct. 16. VOTERS MAY REGISTER TO VOTE AFTER THIS DEADLINE, THROUGH ELECTION DAY, AND VOTE USING A PROVISIONAL BALLOT. In-person ID Requirements (bring two of these just in case to prove ID on Election Day): Voter confirmation documents you received after you registered to vote. Virginia DMV-issued Drivers License or Identification Card. Valid United States Passport. Any ID card issued by the U.S., Virginia, or a local Virginia government. Any student ID card issued by a U.S. university or community college. Valid student ID issued by a public school or private school in Virginia. Employer-issued photo ID card. Any current utility bill, bank statement, government check, paycheck, or other government document with your name and address. An ID Confirmation Statement. Can I vote if I forget my ID? Yes. You can sign an ID statement affirming your identity; you will be able to vote on a regular ballot. If you do not sign an ID statement to affirm your identity, you may vote on a provisional ballot. You will be provided instructions to ensure your vote will count. Absentee Ballot Deadlines: Requests for mail-in absentee ballots begin: Sept. 23. Last day to request a mail-in absentee ballot to be mailed to you: Oct. 27. Requests must be received by your local Registrars Office no later than 5 p.m. on Election Day. Early Voting: Starts: Friday, Sept. 22. Ends: Saturday, Nov. 4. In-person voting: Nov. 7, 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. 2 Find your candidates in this guide by district VA House Other Local Election List District 53 ...pages 4-5 Albemarle ...page 17 District 54 ...page 6 Buckingham ...pages 17-18 District 55 ...pages 8-9 Charlottesville.page 18 District 56 ...page 7 Fluvanna.page 18 District 59 ...pages 10-11 Greene.pages 18-19 District 62 ...pages 12-13 Louisa.page 19 Nelson.page 19 VA Senate District 10 ...page 16 District 11 ...pages 14-15 Creators Note: The overturning of Roe v. Wade has allowed a previously missing nuance to candidates stances on abortion. As opposed to the traditional format of simply listing candidates stances as Proabortion rights or Anti-abortion, this year we have decided to include clarifying quotes from all candidates who have expressed their stance on abortion. This is not applicable to all candidates, but all who have expressed their stance and their preferred legislative method in regard to abortion have been quoted. Editors Note: The order in which candidates are listed within this guide reflects the order they will be presented on the ballot. Some candidates are running unopposed and have a note saying so. 3 VA House District 53 Tim Griffin (R) Website: griffinforvirginia.com Anti-abortion Tim is pro-life & will pursue policies that support and strengthen our families and work to foster a culture that respects all human life. Griffin for Virginia, On the Issues, griffinforvirginia.com. Priorities: Enacting a series of election reforms including limiting absentee voting, as well as ending permanent absentee voter lists and automatic voter registration Decreasing the size and scope of the government Cutting taxes Ending opposition towards gun control efforts Supporting parent-choice-focused education 4 VA House District 53 Sam Soghor (D) Website: sam53.com No quote available Priorities: Expanding access to quality and affordable health care Expanding broadband access for rural schools Legalizing marijuana and ensuring increased tax revenue through its legalization Increasing public spending and economic opportunities for local farmers and entrepreneurs Increasing public school funding 5 VA House District 54 Katrina Callsen (D) Website: katrinacallsen.com Pro-abortion rights I will work to ensure that women have access to safe, legal, and affordable reproductive healthcare, including access to contraception and abortion. I will also fight against any attempts to restrict a woman's right to make decisions about her own body and health. I will work to codify a womans right to a safe abortion into Virginia law. Katrina Callsen for Delegate, Womens Rights, katrinacallsen.com. Priorities: Passing legislation and policies that address the gender wage gap, systemic biases that cause such disparities, and promote gender diversity in hiring and promotion Expanding access to affordable health care Addressing environmental racism and supporting clean and renewable energy sources, such as wind, solar, and geothermal energy Supporting legislation that prohibits discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity in all areas of public life Increasing public school funding Expanding financial aid programs across the Commonwealth Increasing teacher pay and mental health services for both teachers and students Enforcing universal background checks for all gun sales and banning semi-automatic weapon sales and possession Mandating comprehensive safety training and licensing for all firearm owners Increasing funding for affordable housing programs and incentivizing affordable housing development This candidate is running unopposed. 6 VA House District 56 Tom Garrett (R) Website: tomfordelegate.com Anti-abortion Tom Garrett is 100% pro-life, pro-family, and for our shared conservative values. Tom Garrett will support legislation that recognizes life begins at conception in the Virginia House of Delegates in the wake of the Dobbs decision. Tom Garrett for Delegate, On the Issues, tomfordelegate.com. Priorities: Supporting concealed carry of firearms without a permit Lowering taxes and government spending Reducing regulations for small businesses Working against state expansion and regulation of marijuana sales, while allowing for some personal usage Supporting parent-choicefocused education This candidate is running unopposed. 7 VA House District 55 Steve Harvey (R) Website: steveharveyvirginia.com Anti-abortion Steve recognizes that the law and practical aspects of certain situations that may arise during pregnancy can be complicated. There are substantive privacy concerns and state overreach issues that may not be ignored. But the spirit behind Steves legislative agenda will be centered in the principle that all classes of humans are to be protected and cherished regardless of their size. Steve Harvey for Delegate, Family Values, steveharveyvirginia.com. Priorities: Revoking same-day voter registration capabilities Transitioning to use of nuclear power Mandating state-provided armed protection for all gun-free zones Ending teachers unions Supporting parent-choice-focused education Lowering taxes and regulations for businesses and farmers 8 VA House District 55 Amy Laufer (D) Website: lauferfordelegate.com Pro-abortion rights We need access to affordable healthcare and that means abortion too. The majority of Virginians agree that abortion should remain safe and legal. Lets make that a reality by codifying Roe in our Virginia Constitution so that VA is a national model. Laufer for Delegate, Issues, lauferfordelegate.com. Priorities: Investing in green infrastructure and renewable energy sources and opposing oil and gas pipeline development in Virginia Increasing public school funding, including increasing teacher pay and funding for counselors and facilities Expanding resources for community colleges and workforce programs Requiring registration of all firearms Creating a paid family and medical leave program and expanding access to affordable quality health care Allocating resources towards mental health services for all Virginians 9 VA House District 59 Buddy Fowler (R, incumbent) Website: buddyfowler.com Anti-abortion When my colleagues and I in the General Assembly gather to legislate on behalf of Virginians, no issue is more paramount than protecting the sanctity of human lifeI passed several pieces of legislation in the House to defend innocent life. This includes legislation to ensure that infants who survive abortions will receive medical care and a chance at life, and that women seeking an abortion do so with complete information about their choice. Buddy Fowler for Delegate, 2023 General Assembly Session Highlights, buddyfowler.com. Priorities: Continuing to introduce and back bills that aim to repeal the law that mandated Virginias adherence to the California Air Emissions standards Continuing to work to reduce the cost of prescription drugs Increasing wages for teachers Expanding access to mental health and rehabilitative services for veterans Keeping the legal age to purchase a firearm at 18 Requiring training for the issuance of a concealed-carry permit Cutting taxes for small and large businesses Supporting the legalization of marijuana exclusively for medical use 10 VA House District 59 Rachel Levy (D) Website: rachelfordelegate.com Pro-abortion rights I support Safeguarding our reproductive rights, freedoms, and expanding access to abortion, contraception, and reproductive healthcare. Rachel for Delegate, Issues, rachelfordelegate.com. Priorities: Raising the salary of all teachers and K-12 staffers in Virginia and reducing the cost of higher and continuing education Creating policies that accommodate transgender and non-binary students Increasing access to Medicare, expanding mental health services, and creating a medical debt relief program Transitioning to renewable energy sources, staying in the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative, and expanding public transportation infrastructure Raising the minimum wage to $15 an hour Creating regulations for a legal recreational cannabis market Supporting responsible gun ownership, including increasing gun safety training programs and mandating background checks for private and gun-show sales Creating automatic voting rights restoration and expanding early and absentee voting methods 11 House District 62 Nick Freitas (R, incumbent) Website: nickforva.com Anti-abortion I will continue to carry pro -life legislation and vote to ensure that we respect the sanctity of life from beginning to natural end! Freitas for Delegate, Issues, nickforva.com. Priorities: Protecting individuals ability to buy and possess firearms Supporting parent-choice -focused education Lowering taxes for individuals and businesses Strengthening private property rights for homes, farms, and businesses Supporting the decriminalization of marijuana and its exclusive medical usage 12 House District 62 Sara Ratcliffe (D) Website: saraforva.com Pro-abortion rights Politicians should not be allowed to deny someones coverage for medical care. Withholding coverage for abortion takes away a persons ability to make important personal decisions based on what is best for them and their circumstances. Sara Ratcliffe for Virginia, Protecting Reproductive Rights, saraforva.com. Priorities: Expanding access to local, affordable health care and creating paid medical and family leave Adhering to the 2020 Clean Economy Act Increasing teacher salaries, early childhood education programs, and resources for community colleges Investing in renewable energy sources such as wind, solar, and hydroelectric power Legalizing marijuana, including creating further regulations and tax revenue from its legalization 13 VA Senate District 11 Philip Hamilton (R) Website: hamiltonforvasenate.com Anti-abortion No quote available. Priorities: Creating an amendment to the Virginia Constitution that implements term limits for all elected officials Increasing the compensation of first responders and law enforcement officers Supporting parent-choicefocused education Potentially imposing criminal penalties on school officials who do not disclose students preferred gender identity to parents Limiting that amount of money that companies can contribute to candidates in the Commonwealth to $25,000 annually Lowering taxes and regulations on small businesses 14 VA Senate District 11 Creigh Deeds (D, incumbent) Website: senatordeeds.com Pro-abortion rights Creigh firmly believes it is time to protect in the state constitution the right to abortion access here in Virginia. We have an obligation to the people of the Commonwealth, and across the country, to ensure abortion access is not subject to change based on the next election, or the whims of our political opponents. Deeds for State Senate, Priorities, senatordeeds.com. Priorities: Continuing to expand Medicare access, lower the cost of insurance premiums, and cap prescription drug costs Supporting gun reform legislation such as universal background checks, red-flag laws, safety storage laws, and the one handgun a month law Investing in renewable energy sources such as wind, solar, and hydroelectric power and offering tax credits for individuals and businesses using renewable energy sources Increasing resources for public schools, including raising teacher salaries and expanding mental health education programs Expanding access to early and absentee voting, same-day voter registration, and the restoration of voting rights for those who were formerly incarcerated Raising the minimum wage and implementing paid family and medical leave Supporting the decriminalization of marijuana and its exclusive medical usage 15 VA Senate District 10 John McGuire (R, incumbent) Website: mcguireforvirginia.com Anti-abortion John believes life begins at conception. John will continue supporting the prolife movement and be an outspoken voice for the voiceless. John McGuire for Virginia, Issues, mcguireforvirginia.com. Priorities: Removing barriers and regulations for small businesses Protecting individuals right to possess and obtain firearms Supports parent-choicefocused education Lowering health care costs and providing more accessible health care, particularly for rural areas Raising compensation and benefits for first responders and law enforcement officers Lowering taxes for veterans and their families, as well as expanding access to resources and support for veterans Supporting the exclusively medical usage of marijuana This candidate is running unopposed. 16 Local Elections by County/City (all information gathered from https://www.elections.virginia.gov/casting-a-ballot/candidate-list/2023november-general-election---local-candidates/ ) Only a portion of candidates have campaign websites; those that do have them listed by their name. Albemarle County: Buckingham County: Clerk of Court: Jon R. Zug. Democrat. Clerk of Court: Justin D. Midkiff. Independent. Commonwealths Attorney: Jim M. Hingeley. Democrat. Commissioner of Revenue: Stephanie D. Love. Independent. Board of Supervisors: Rivanna District: T. J. Fadeley. Independent. everybodyvotestj.com Bea LaPisto Kirtley. Democrat. www.beaforalbemarle.com Commonwealths Attorney: Kemper M. Beasley III. Independent. Mayor: Dillwyn: Karen S. Frable-Moss. Independent. Board of Supervisors: District 1: Dennis H. Davis. Republican. Scottsville District: Mike O. D. Pruitt. Democrat. www.mikepruitt.com District 2: Donna L. Mcrae-Jones. Independent. L. Cameron Gilliam. Independent. White Hall District: Ann Huckle Mallek. Democrat. annmallekforsupervisor.com Bradley J. Rykal. Independent. www.bradforsupervisor.com District 3: Michael E. Palmore. Independent. D.R. Matthews Jr.. Republican. School Board: Rivanna District: Judy N. Le. Independent. www.judyforschoolboard.com District 4: Paul. W. Garrett. Independent. Waler E. Saxon Jr.. Republican. Scottsville District: Ellen Moore Osborne. Independent. - www.ellenforalbemarle.com District 5: Sherry Shepherd Ragland. Independent. Joe A. Breland. Republican. Harry W. Bryant Jr.. Independent. White Hall District: Joann M. McDermid. Independent. Rebecca Ann Berlin. Independent. www.rebeccaberlinforschoolboard.org District 6: Joe N. Chambers Jr.. Independent. School Board At Large: Allison L. Spillman. Independent. www.electallisonspillman.com Meg S. Bryce. Independent. www.megforschoolboard.com District 7: Danny R. Allen. Independent. School Board: District 1: Jennifer P. Spessard. Independent. District 2: William Todd Jamerson. Independent. Rachel M. Castello-Dunn. Independent. Sheriff: Chan R. Bryant. Democrat. Soil and Water Conservation Director: Thomas Jefferson District: Mark William Wastler. Independent. Steven G. Meeks. Independent. District 3: Pamela P. Morris. Independent. District 4: Joii W. Goodman. Independent. Special Elections: Town Council, Town of Scottsville: Aileen Morse. Independent. District 5: Robert J. Snoddy. Independent. District 6: Michelle V. Ford. Democrat. 17 Local Elections by County/City District 7: Theresa D. Bryant. Independent. Town Council: Dillwyn: Gilbert W. Reams. Independent. Janel B. Venable. Independent. Sharon J. Baker. Independent. Horace Jefferson Scruggs III. Independent.scruggs4supervisor.com Palmyra District: James D. Schoenster. Independent. Timothy M. Hodge. Independent. hodge4fluvanna.com Sheriff: W.G. Billy Kidd Jr.. Independent. School Board: Fork Union District: Danny M. Reed. Independent. Gary L. Davis Jr.. Independent. www.garydavisforschoolboard.org Soil and Water Conservation Director Peter Francisco District: Donna L. McRae-Jones. Independent. Kevin Earl Dunn. Independent. Palmyra District: Brittany C. Gray. Independent. www.brittanygrayforschoolboard.com James B. Kelley. Independent. - james2.poliengine.com Treasurer: Christy L. Christian. Independent. City of Charlottesville: City Council: Natalie E. Oschrin. Democrat. www.nat4cville.com J. Lloyd Snook III. Democrat. www.lloydsnookforcouncil.com Micheal K. Payne. Democrat. www.michaelpayneforcville.com Rivanna District: Andre OBrian Key. Independent. Sheriff: Eric B. Hess. Independent. Soil and Water Conservation Director Thomas Jefferson District: Charles Haden Thomas Parrish. Independent. Angus A. Murdock. Independent. School Board: Amanda J. Burns. Independent. Christopher W. Meyer. Independent. Nicole R. Richardson. Independent. Rosia Y. Parker. Independent. Shymora N. Cooper. Independent. Treasurer: Bryan W. Moeller. Independent. Deborah A. Rittenhouse. Independent. Special Elections: Town Council, Scottsville: Aileen Morse. Independent. Soil and Water Conservation Director Thomas Jefferson District: Joseph Thompson. Independent. Fluvanna County: Greene County: Clerk of Court: Tristana Pace Treadway. Independent. Commissioner of Revenue: A. M. Sheridan Jr.. Independent. Clerk of Court: Ashby L. Lamb-Gomez. Independent. Commissioner of Revenue: Kimberly Breeden Tate. Independent. Commonwealths Attorney: Jeffery W. Haislip, Independent. Commonwealths Attorney: Edwin R. Consolvo. Independent. - www.voteconsolvo.com Board of Supervisors: Fork Union District: D. Mike Goad. Independent. www.goadforforkunion.com Board of Supervisors: Monroe District: Corey D. Jacober. Independent. Denise A. Shifflett. Independent. 18 Local Elections by County/City Ruckersville District: Davis M. Lamb. Independent. Louisa District: W. A. Billy Seay Jr. Independent. At Large: Francis X. McGuigan. Independent. Steven D. Kortepeter Jr.. Independent. Todd M. Sansom. Independent. Sheriff: Donald A. Lowe. Republican. Soil and Water Conservation Director Thomas Jefferson District: Carolyn Daughters. Independent. Stephen J. Lucas. Independent. School Board: Ruckersville District: Cherish C. Alberts. Independent. Mallory G. Lamb. Independent. Treasurer: Henry B. Wash. Special Elections: Town Council, Mineral: Michelle V. Covert. Independent. At Large: Buddy J. Barre. Independent. Kelly B. Greer. Independent. Sheriff: Steven S. Smith. Independent. Nelson County: Soil and Water Conservation Director Culpeper District: Robert E. Runkle. Independent. Clerk of Court: Lisa Dugan Bryant. Independent. Treasurer: Stephanie Allen Deal. Independent. Commissioner of Revenue: Kimberly Taylor Goff. Independent. Louisa County: Commonwealths Attorney: Daniel Lee Rutherford. Independent. Clerk of Court: Patty Coleman Madison. Independent. Board of Supervisors: South District: Mary Kathryn D. Allen. Independent. Jessica L. Ligon. Republican. Commissioner of Revenue: Stacy Coleman Fletcher. Independent. Commonwealths Attorney: R. E. Rusty McGuire. Republican. West District: Mark E. Franklin. Independent. J. David Parr. Republican. Board of Supervisors: Cuckoo District: Christopher C. McCotter. Republican. School Board: South District: Caesar N. Perkins. Independent. Philip W. Purvis. Independent. Jackson District: R. T. Toni Williams Jr.. Republican. Louisa District: Greg D. Jones Sr.. Independent. H. Manning Woodward III. Independent. Robert C. Dube. Independent. Christopher J. Colsey. Republican. West District: Shannon Rothgeb Powell. Independent. Sheriff: School Board: Cuckoo District: Stephen C. Harris. Independent. Mark E. Embrey. Independent. David W. Hill. Independent. Soil and Water Conservation Director Thomas Jefferson District: Mark H. Campbell. Independent. David L. Collins. Independent. Jackson District: A.H. McClendon. Independent. Bernard D. Hill. Independent. Treasurer: Angela F. Hicks. Independent. 19 Register to Vote Where do I Vote? https://vote.elections.virginia.gov/ Registration/DmvLookup http://www.elections.virginia.gov/casting-aballot/polling-place-lookup/ Written By: Editing By: Torrance Malone Josh Black William McAuliffe Nate Estes Micaiah Meadows Design By: Sasha Goins Fernando Monjes Benjamin Marcus Kritagya Gurung Eavan Murphy Hugh Hubbard Jackson Murphy Faculty Advisers: Liam Kelly Eduardo Ortiz Connie Jorgensen Ellie Rose Killinger Josh Traynor Crystal Newell Benjamin Marcus Tamara Whyte 20  ...