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Local man wins award for crossword prowess

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In a profession that banks on word play, calling the annual presentation of awards for the year’s best crossword puzzles and Constructor of the Year the “Orcas” is no doubt intentional. And while Valley resident Matt Gaffney has snagged many puzzle honors in years past, this time around he grabbed the top achievement at the Orcas by receiving the Margaret Farrar Award for Constructor of the Year. To crossword puzzle lovers everywhere, Orca winners signify the cream of the crop in this competitive and specialized field.

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Kaine meets with Pentagon officials to discuss budget issues

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U.S. Sen. Tim Kaine, a member of the Senate Armed Services and Budget Committees, today met with top officials at the Pentagon, including Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel, Deputy Secretary of Defense Ash Carter and Army Chief of Staff General Ray Odierno, to discuss the impact of sequestration in Virginia. The discussions covered the 90,000 civilian employees at the Department of Defense who will be furloughed, reductions to military base operations across the Commonwealth and delays in training and deployments that could decrease readiness. Kaine also spent time talking with civilian employees at the Pentagon about the effects of announced furloughs.

Brett Fisher: Term limited

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Eighty years ago today, Franklin Delano Roosevelt was inaugurated as the 32nd president of the United States. Two-hundred sixteen years ago today, John Adams was inaugurated as the second president of the United States. These two former U.S. presidents are important to this column’s theme.

VDOT work schedule for March 4-8

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The following is a list of highway work that might affect traffic in the VDOT Staunton transportation district during the coming weeks. The Staunton district is comprised of 11 counties, Alleghany, Bath, Rockbridge, Augusta, Highland, Rockingham, Shenandoah, Frederick, Page, Warren and Clarke. Work scheduled is subject to change due to inclement weather and material supplies. Motorists are advised to watch for slow-moving tractors during mowing operations. Also, when traveling through a work zone, be alert to periodic changes in traffic patterns and lane closures.

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