The View 38002 April 2017

**************ECRWSS**** PRSRT STD ECRWSS U.S. POSTAGE PAID EDDM RETAIL LOCAL POSTAL CUSTOMER inform. educate. connect. Arlington & Lakeland’s Community Newspaper theview April 2017 .com NATIONAL CHAMPS Arlington High Varsity Dance Wins Hip Hop Title Special to THE VIEW 38002 Photo courtesy of AHS Dance On Sunday, March 5th, The Arlington High School Varsity Dance Team became NDA's 2017 Large Varsity Hip Hop National Champions. They also competed in the Large Varsity Pom division, where they placed fourth in the nation. According to Dance Program Director Jennifer Jones, the team fought hard to bring home the Championship trophy. “Going into finals, they were in third place, but they decided that they weren't taking ‘no’ for an answer,” stated Jones. “They came back in finals more fierce and determined to win it all. We're so excited for and proud of these girls for all their hard work and dedication to this amazing program and its long-standing mission of excellence.” Pictured: Front row seated: Kaity Parks, Kelsey Hollingshed, Morgan Nelson, Kortney Hill, Ali Nelson; Middle row kneeling: Sophee Williams, Lindsey Thron, Lakeland, Arlington, to Hold Elections Audrey Cooper, Belle Fox, Avery Goad, Abbi Lindsey, Kendall Graham, Caroline Wright; Back row standing: Catey Henderson, Livi Adams, Meredith Ewen, Logan Lancaster, Sarah Hill, Jocelyn Ehalt, Carson Lancaster, Kameron Wheeler Not pictured were coaches, choreographers, and sponsor: Sara Beahm, Jennifer Jones, Candace Wright, Wendy Wissman, and Lindsey Khoury. Inside this edition... Happenings, p.2 Business News, p. 4 Local News, p. 5 School News, starts on p. 6 Views from 38002, p. 12 Heads Up, Motorists! By Terry Bondurant This spring, April showers will bring May campaign signs to 38002. Due to the resignation of Lakeland Commissioner Michele Dial on March 9, the City of Lakeland will hold a special election on May 25 to select her replacement. According to state law, only one appointed member may serve on the board at any time. Former Commissioner Sherri Gallick resigned from office in January 2017 and Matt Continued on page 11 According to the Tennessee Department of Transportation, the I-40 westbound exit ramp to Canada Rd. will be CLOSED for ramp reconstruction from Wednesday, April 6, 10:00 p.m. through Friday, May 19, 10:00 a.m.. A Bolton High School student reads to a child at the BHS Early Childhood Education Program. More pictures can be found on page 12.