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Roderick recognized for 16 years of service

By TOM STANKARD

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BESSEMER - With music in the air, the Bessemer Area School's Board of Trustees Monday evening honored staff member LJ Roderick for his 16 years of service.

At the beginning of the meeting, Roderick - the elementary vocal music teacher, played a song, wishing students - staff and residents to stay young forever.

Bob Berg, school board president, presented Roderick with a certificate of recognition.

"It's been a great ride and I appreciate everything that's been done for me," Roderick said.

Moving forward on the agenda, Al Gaiss, trustee, announced th...