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Heart Havens realizes dream Ground broken on Hanover facility By Melody Kinser mkinser@mechlocal.com

ERICA SEREDNI Miss Hanover 2010

Erica Seredni claims county crown, title

With shovels making their way into the cold earth on Sunday, ground was broken on Heart Havensâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; latest residential facility for adults with intellectual disabilities. Working with the Hanover County Community Services Board, Heart Havens is build-

ing on a five-bedroom house on property provided by the Hanover County Board of Supervisors near the Union Baptist Church on North Snead Street in Ashland. Bob Tate, who serves on the Board of Directors for Heart Havens, said the land Jim Ridolphi had been allocated by county leaders for that use a few years Members of the Heart Havens organization and supporters gathered on Sunday in Ashland to see HEART, pg. 23 `

break ground on a home for special needs adults. They are, from left George Matson, Jessie Swann, Jennifer Boyden-Barrett, Wanda Martin, Robert Tate, Larry Tubbs and Rev. Mark Ogren.

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Erica Seredni, a May 2009 graduate of the University of Virginia, has been crowned Miss Hanover 2010. She captured the title on Saturday, Dec. 5. Seredni won the talent competition, a $500 scholarship and the opportunity to compete for

From Eagle Scout to high school graduate to military academy appointee. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the route taken by four young men from Hanover County. Last Wednesday evening, a holiday reception recognized Cadets Brian Dickerson and Tim Parcell and Midshipmen Matthew Perry and Michael

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Brian Dickerson, left, Matthew Perry, Michael Scaplehorn and Tim Parcell were honored last Wednesday.

Scaplehorn. The event was held at the Ashland home of Mary and Malcolm Dickerson. The four, all June graduates of Hanover County high schools, reunited fter having matriculated into their respective academies this past summer. In addition to being Hanover graduates, each earned the rank of Eagle Scout here. Dickerson, the son of Mary and Malcolm Dickerson of

Ashland, earned his Eagle as a member of Troop 521 and graduated from Hanover High School. He is attending The United States Military Academy at West Point, N.Y. Parcell, the son of Stan and Cindy Parcell of Mechanicsville, also earned his Eagle as a member of Troop 521 and graduated from Hanover High School. He see EAGLE, pg. 25 `

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Nick Carter achieves rank of Eagle Scout 5 HEALTH

Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com Nicholas “Nick” Patrick Carter, 15, has attained the rank of Eagle Scout. A sophomore at Hanover High School, he is the son of Len and Patti Carter of Mechanicsville. Nick has been in scouting for nearly 10 years. His Eagle Scout project benefited the Richmond SPCA. He collected more than 1,100 towels and blankets for the SPCA. In addition to the mandatory 21 merit badge requirements, Nick attended and worked at many high-adventure camps, where he enjoyed rock climbing, high ropes, rafting, scuba diving, surfing and caving. Nick credits his parents and scout leaders David Brown, Keith Fields, Malcolm Dickerson and Gina Hundley, as well as many other scouting mentors. He especially thanks his dad who hiked, camped, crawled in caves, climbed mountains and donned scuba gear along with him. In addition to scouting, Nick plays basketball and

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lacrosse and enjoys snowboarding. The Eagle Scout rank is the highest rank in Boy Scouts. Only about four percent of all boys who join scouting

become Eagle Scouts. Since its introduction in 1911, the Eagle Scout rank has been earned by more than 2 million young men. The title of Eagle Scout is held for life.

Seminar to explain benefits, services to vets A veterans information seminar will be presented at 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 10, at the Richmond V.A. Medical Center at 1201 Broad Rock Blvd. in Richmond. The seminar is being provided by the D-A-V to help veterans with their benefits and services they have earned. Changes often occur from year

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December 23 X

Unknown suspect damaged victim’s vehicle and fled scene on Greystone Creek Rd. Person attempted to harm themselves on History Lane.

Unknown suspect hit victim’s vehicle and left scene on Sherwood Farms Lane.

Unknown suspect damaged victim’s property at location on Piping Tree Ferry Rd. Suspect robbed location on Lee-Davis Rd. Unknown suspect stole items from victim’s vehicle at location on Bell Creek Rd. Suspect used victim’s credit card without permission on Lereve Circle. Unknown suspect hit victim’s vehicle and fled scene on Hanover Crossings Dr.

Unknown suspect damaged victim’s vehicle and fled scene on Queens Lace Rd.

Suspect was in possession of alcohol and under 21 on Pole Green Park Lane.

Unknown suspects stole items from victim at location on Mechanicsville Turnpike.

Unknown suspect hit victim’s vehicle and fled scene on Banshire Dr.

Suspect struck victim’s vehicle and fled scene on Atlee Rd.

Suspect damaged victim’s property on Stone Spring Dr.

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Unknown suspect stole item from victim at location on Ellerson Mill Circle.

Unknown suspect stole items from victim at location on Vermeer Place.

Suspect used victim’s information without permission on Farrington Rd.

Suspect used victim’s vehicle without permission on Walnut X Person attempted to harm themselves on Perryville Dr. Grove Rd.

Suspect stole items from location on Bell Creek Rd.

Unknown suspect stole items X Suspect stole item from victim at address on Walnut from victim at location on Grove Rd. Bell Creek Rd.

Unknown suspect struck victim’s vehicle and fled scene on Bell Creek Rd.

Suspect stole item from victim at location on Bell Creek Rd.

December 26 X

Suspect used victim’s information without permission on Theme Park Way.

Items were recovered from location on Wood Park Court.

December 27 X

Suspect was in possession of controlled substance on Mechanicsville Turnpike.

Unknown suspect stole item from victim’s vehicle at location on International Street.

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Suspect broke into location and stole items on Bell Creek Rd. Unknown suspect damaged victim’s vehicle on Stonewall Pkwy.

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here is a great scene from the movie “Rocky III” that comes to mind just now. Rocky’s mega-muscled and mo-hawked opponent for the big fight, a character named “Clubber” played by the then unknown actor, “Mr. T,” was asked by a reporter, “What’s your prediction for tonight’s fight?” Clubber gives a scowl and snarls, “Prediction? Pain!” Last week I promised my predictions for 2010. I am, however, somewhat conflicted about that since I know that on the one hand, I want to give you my honest view, but on the other, the Bible tells us not to worry but instead to pray and focus on those things which are good, right, true, pure, lovely, excellent and praise-worthy. How can I do both things at once? Thankfully, Jesus gave me a pattern to follow. He told his followers the hard truths. Pulling no punches, He told them about drastic and painful things to come: his own crucifixion, earthquakes, famines, wars, and persecution. He also gave his disciples hope and specific directions on how to find and grasp that hope! So here goes…

n my humble, and very human opinion, here are some things that I think may happen in 2010: • The Iranian nuclear missile crisis will really become a crisis! Look for Israel to act and the world to react strongly against Israel in return. • The U.S. economy will continue to decline and there will be great internal division. Higher unemployment, higher taxes, higher anxiety. • Saudi Arabia, Russia, the E.U. and a Middle Eastern consortium will call for the U.S. dollar to be replaced as the world’s “reserve currency.” This will cause a sharp drop in the value of the dollar and further damage the already weak U.S. economy. • Saudi Arabia will be drawn into conflict with other Muslim nations. Look for tension between Saudi Arabia and Iran to increase significantly. Saudi Arabia may, in fact, be the woman of Rev. 17 who rides on the beast, (the religion of Islam). The beast eventually destroys her. (Rev.17:16) • Turkey will continue to rise in prominence and be looked to as the only nation who can bring peace and stability in the Middle East and the Muslim world. Look for a charismatic leader here. • Terrorism and violence will increase: more shoe-bombers and underwear-bombers and you-name-it-bombers. There will be repeats of the Ft. Hood Massacre in diverse locations perpetrated mainly by Islamic Jihadists, but also random violence from others also under Satan’s control. • Each night the news will feature the following names: Iraq, Iran, Afghanistan, Pakistan, Yemen, Somalia, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and a host of others, Islamic nations all. • You will hear the word “global” a LOT. • Eastern peoples will turn to Islam. Western peoples will turn to alcohol, drugs, pornography and sex; they will turn away from God and His Word and they will turn against Christians and the name of Jesus. The media will continually ridicule Christ and His followers. • America will continue to drift into Socialism. Personal freedom and responsibility will be diminished, while the “collective good” as determined by Washington will be exalted. • Abortion and homosexuality will increase and find increased acceptance and “legal” protections. The traditional family will become an oddity.

ad enough yet? My prognostications for 2010 sound a lot like Clubber’s prediction: PAIN! But out of this pain, the true church will become purified, stronger and more passionate about Christ. Many will repent and turn to Jesus for salvation. We will learn to trust God above all things – that our only hope is Christ! Jesus said it this way: “I have told you these things so that you would not go astray” and “In me you may have peace” and that “your joy might be full!” So let’s “Fix our eyes on Jesus the author and finisher of our faith, commit ourselves to our faithful Creator and continue to do good. “Prepare for action! Be self-controlled. Set your hope fully on the grace that will be given to us when Jesus is revealed!” (1Peter 1:13)

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Wrong way driver causes fatal crash Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com A Norfolk man is dead following a two-vehicle crash that took place Wednesday night in Mechanicsville. According to Sgt. T.J. Molnar, public information officer of the Virginia State Police, Trooper T.M. Howard was called to the scene of a wrong way driver on Interstate 295 northbound, about ¼-mile south of Route

627, Pole Green Road, at 11:40 p.m. A 1999 Dodge Ram was traveling southbound on I-295 in the northbound lanes when it struck a 1992 Cadillac Deville head-on. The crash occurred in the two center lanes of I-295 northbound. The driver of the Cadillac, William E. Goode Jr., 51, died at the scene. His 9-year-old grand-

daughter was riding in the vehicle and sustained serious but non-life threatening injuries. She was wearing her safety belt. Goode’s granddaughter was transported by ambulance to VCU Medical Center. The investigation is ongoing whether Goode was wearing his safety belt. Nicholas R. Sickal, 19, of Barhamsville, the driver of the Dodge Ram, was injured in the crash and transported by ambu-

lance to VCU Medical Center. He sustained serious non-life threatening injuries. It is not known whether Sickal was wearing his safety belt at the time of the crash. Molnar said charges are pending as a result of the crash. The Virginia State Police Division One Accident Reconstruction Team is assisting with the investigation of the fatal crash.

Noise issue prompts limits on dog-rescue group By Katherine Calos Media General News Service The dogs at BARK will have to keep it down. In response to complaints by neighbors, the Hanover County Board of Supervisors voted on Wednesday, Dec. 9, to place strict limits on a one-year special-exception permit to allow the dog-rescue group to continue housing more than 50 dogs on its 70-plus acres. Supervisor Elton J. Wade Sr. dissented on a 6-1 vote. Conditions will allow no more than 125 dogs and a maximum noise level of 41 decibels at the borders of the property. All dogs will have to live in enclosed buildings to reduce the noise. No more than 15 dogs at a time will be allowed to be outside. Currently, 173 dogs are on the site, including 10 personal pets and 40 dogs that are

considered nonadoptable. Bob Tillack, who founded BARK to find homes for dogs that otherwise would be euthanized at local shelters, said he viewed the vote as “a good turn of events” even though it means he has to place more than 50 dogs in the next three months to get down to the 125-dog limit. So far this year, BARK has found homes for 700 dogs, he said. “We’re going to comply with whatever the county wants us to comply with,” he said. “We’ve been there for a long time. This is our seventh year.” Until the supervisors changed the rules last spring, BARK had been licensed to have as many as 200 animals on the property. Now, no more than 50 dogs can be held on any one property without a specialexception permit. Tillack has enclosed all of his

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the title of Miss Virginia. Her director, Rita Steele, also is from Hanover County. In the talent competition, Seredni captivated the judges and the audience with her multiple baton twirling skills. She has more than 18 years of twirling experience and has competed all over the country, winning numerous state, regional and national titles. Seredni said she is most proud of

kennel areas except for a carport that holds six wolf-dog hybrids. Those animals prefer to be outside, so he’s looking for a place on a farm for them, he said. BARK doesn’t bring visitors to the kennels; it takes animals on Saturday mornings to meet visitors at PetSmart at Short Pump Town Center. On a tour of the property, visitors noticed dogs barking when someone new came into view. They also quieted down after a short time. An acoustical vinyl barrier recently added to the back of the kennel area seemed to help. A noise study in midNovember found acoustical readings as high as 46 decibels at the edge of the property when dogs were barking and the kennel doors were open. Supervisor John E. Gordon Jr., chairman of the board, said

being the first-ever feature twirler for the University of Virginia Cavalier Marching Band. She was fourth runner-up in the Miss Virginia 2009 pageant and received a $,1900 scholarship, which she is applying towards her master’s degree in human resources management at the University of Richmond. As Miss Hanover, she will represent the county at Miss Virginia 2010. The Miss America Organization promotes community service through the

he believes the conditions recommended by the county staff would reduce and potentially eliminate the impact of BARK on its neighbors. He noted that the supervisors had approved a noise level of 72 decibels at a gun range but were allowing only 41 decibels at BARK. Several neighbors objected to the exception. One even played a recording of the barking noise he could hear from his deck. The supervisors and planning officials said a specialexception permit was the best way to ensure compliance. “This gives us a vehicle,” Supervisor Robert R. Setliff said. “These are the conditions. Spend your money and we’ll look at it in a year. If it’s not working, we will have to shut him down or bring it to 49 dogs. Without conditions, that may be as bad as 125 dogs.”

contestant’s choice of platform. Seredni is an advocate of Internet safety and serves an ambassador for Web Wise Kids, speaking to children and parents of the dangers online. In 2005, Seredni graduated from Saint Gertrude High School. She is the daughter of Ofe and Augie Seredni, owners of Seredni Tire and Auto Centers in Richmond. She shares a sibling Wahoo/Hokie rivalry with her brother Mark, who is a 2008 Virginia Tech graduate.

Crowds flock to to get vaccine Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com The Hanover County Health Department partnered with Bass Pro Shops to provide free H1N1 influenza vaccinations to the public on Wednesday, Dec. 30. “Virginia has enough vaccine to make it possible to now offer H1N1 vaccinations to all Virginians,” Dr. Brooke Rossheim, acting cirector of the Chickahominy Health District, said. “In eight hours, we vaccinated 1,073 individuals. Turnout was substantial. When we started the clinic at 10 a.m., there

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were approximately 50 people in line,” she said. “During the course of the day, the line grew to about 100 people and stayed that way for seven hours. “Because we had eight vaccination stations, we estimate that the maximum waiting time was only about 20 to 25 minutes.

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OPINION | The Local Views From the editor

It’s a new year and that means time for budgets And so it begins. Yes, it’s budget season, that time of the year when county and school administrators prepare to present numbers to the Hanover County Board of Supervisors and Hanover County School Board. And a very important point is the fact that those proposals are offered to the public for input. Dr. Stewart D. Roberson, superintendent of Hanover County Public Schools, will present his budget to the School Board on Tuesday, Jan. 12, marking the first step in a lengthy and involved process. While he is the primary in his leadership role, several members of his administrative staff are involved in crunching numbers. As was stated here a few weeks ago, there is no envy to what Roberson and County Administrator Cecil R. “Rhu” Harris Jr. face at budget time — especially when the economy is in turmoil. When federal and/or state funds are reduced or eliminated, the decisions on where and what to cut no doubt become a heavy burden. And then there could be layoffs or job losses. While we sympathize with anyone faced with either possibility, the school system’s Reduction in Force (RIF) finds teachers unemployed. That move is doubly unfortunate: Someone is jobless and students lose too. No, there’s no inside information as to what will be brought before the School Board next week. County services and staff may be put on the chopping block this budget season. With the anticipation of funding cuts, Harris and constitutional officeholders must be prepared for worst-case scenarios in operating their offices effectively and sufficiently. Today, however, speculation is the best word to describe what’s ahead. We will learn on Tuesday what the upcoming budget means to our schools though. Stay tuned.

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LETTERS | Reader Views Surely everyone in Congress has someone (family or friend) listed above. Where has “common sense” gone? Just who will be left to pay taxes? Gwen Heath (Editor’s note: The following was addressed to U.S. Mechanicsville Senators Jim Webb and Mark Warner, both D-Va.) I am concerned this Health Care Reform Bill may pave see LETTERS, pg. 7 ` the way to the extinction of many groups of people: 1 — Elderly 2 — Handicap persons-mental and physical 3 — Babies born with defects The Local welcomes your signed letters to the editor on topics of 4 — Inmates (health care already poor) interest to Mechanicsville residents. Letters must include your 5 — Veterans (also already poor) address and a daytime telephone number. We reserve the right to 6 — Victims involved in car crashes, sports injuries, edit letters. We do not guarantee that every letter received will be heart attacks, strokes, cancer, aids, diabetes, and other dispublished. Letters reflect the opinions and positions of the writers eases that require immediate medical attention. and not The Mechanicsville Local. 7 — Orphans 8 — Welfare recipients Send letters to: As a result of this poorly thought-out measure, nursing The Mechanicsville Local, 6400 Mechanicsville Turnpike, homes could close and there would be no need for hospiMechanicsville, VA 23111 tals. Doctors would become scarce. This would clean the Fax: 730-0476 E-mail: mkinser@mechlocal.com streets from the homeless population.

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erance policy regarding cruelty to animals. Continued from pg. 6 b Martin Mersereau Director Emergency Response Team Cruelty Investigations Department People for the Ethical I would just like to say Treatment of Animals “kudos” to Hanover on its hanNorfolk dling of our recent major snowfall. Having just moved to Hanover this summer, I was a little concerned about being out in the country and possibly We would like to take this being stranded in our neighborhood for days in the event of a opportunity to thank everyone big snow like this one. But we who came together to make were surprised and very pleased the benefit dinner for Thomas with how quickly the roads were Carson on Nov. 21 such a great cleared, including even our sub- success! In April, Thomas was diagdivision street. The county did a wonderful job of handling the snow, and I would like to thank everyone in the Public Works Department, who I’m sure put in a lot of extra hours to get this done. Great job!! Carol and Grant Hollenbeck Mechanicsville

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nosed with a rare form of leukemia and after several months of chemotherapy, in September, we were fortunate and Thomas’ brother Chris donated bone marrow for a transplant. We are very grateful to him for making this sacrifice! Thomas is doing well right now, but the road to a full recovery is a very long and expensive one since the doctors prohibit him from working for at least 18 months. However, our friend, Brian Thompson, who owns and operates IK Catering, volunteered his services to help us. We would like to offer our sincere and heartfelt appreciation see LETTERS, pg. 8 `

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Hanover High’s yearbook, the 2009 Aerie, earned a Trophy Class rating at a recent Virginia High School League (VHSL) competition. This award is the highest recognition possible on the state level. While many of last year’s staff have graduated, the following students are still at HHS: Meredith Bond, Meghan Kalinowski, Jason Ryan, McKenzie Carroll, Jade Foster, Hope Bowen, Sarah Day, Jen Eubank, Carly Fowler, and Ryane Majewski. Our school newspaper, The Hawk Eye, was recognized with a 2nd place award in the VHSL championships. Ashley Ireland received a scholarship to help her attend this year’s Journalism Education Association/National Scholastic Press Association convention in Washington, D.C. Sam Westrick was selected as the tuba player for the Senior Regional orchestra. Sam was the only tuba player chosen from our region. Congratulations! Every nine weeks, the Hawks staff recommends two students from each grade who exemplify characteristics we hope all our students will display: kindness, cooperation, respect, school spirit, and thirst for learning. Congratulations to the following students who have been selected as SOARING HAWKS for the second nine weeks: 9th grade – Victoria Lasecki, Brad Kemp; 10th grade – Julia Dry, Dylan Thorne; 11th grade – Silvie Chang, Ryan Alkire; 12th grade – Samantha Stewart, and Douglas Peterson. The PTSA is pleased to announce the following winners of this year’s Reflections contest: Literature 1st place – Taylor Golding, 2nd place – Trey Cully, 3rd place – Laurajane Blaser; Photography 1st place – Rachel Pruett, 2nd place – Laurajane Blaser; Visual Arts 1st place – Josh Donohue. Bailey Lambert and Kyle Hammond, HHS FFA and floriculture students, recently attended the 2009 National Junior Horticulture Association convention. They came away as Nationals Winners for their demonstration, Salsa Fiesta, in the Use Division of the Horticulture Demonstration contest. In other news from the horticulture class, the following students participated in the local FFA Forestry Competition: Diana Damian, Allie Hopper, Bailey Lambert, and Dana Walsh.

Partnerships between area businesses and Hanover High are set up to enhance the educational experience of all students through greater exposure to the working community, establish a good working relationship between school and the workplace, and provide opportunities and resources to match the needs, interests, and resources of the schools and community. The following businesses have entered into a Partnership-inEducation agreement with Hanover High School: • 301 Auto • Ashcourt Cleaners • Chick-Fil-A, Virginia Center • Coca Cola Bottling • Julie Whitaker Insurance Agency • Noodles and Company • Resource Reality • Richmond Symphony • Tropical Smoothie • Virginia Farm Bureau Insurance Agency The students and staff of Hanover High thank these businesses for their commitment to our school and community. Their involvement makes a difference! If you would like information about how to participate in this exceptional program, please call the school at 723-3700.

Upcoming HH Events 1/11 1/18 1/25-28 1/29 2/1 2/4 2/15 2/18 3/4

PSAT Interpretation PTSA – Financial Aid Workshop Holiday Exams/Early closing Student holiday/Professional dev. First day of 2nd semester Hanover’s Got Talent Report card distribution Holiday Early closing/Parent-teacher conf. Interims

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Early morning exams A1 & A3 B2 & B4 A2 & A4 B3 & B1

Attention Seniors! Be on the lookout for upcoming senior events. Contact your senior class advisors, Mrs. Acors at sacors@hcps.us or Mr. Morning at mmoring@hcps.us for information. They want to remind you to visit hjva@herffjones-va.com if you have not already ordered your Herff Jones graduation items.

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Open enrollment for land use program under way Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com Hanover County landowners who use their property for agricultural, horticultural or forestal uses or keep it in open space are invited to enroll in the Land Use Taxation Program. Under the program, qualified

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to Brian and all of the folks at IK Catering for providing a fabulous surf and turf dinner complete with beautiful decorations that made it a night to remember! Additionally, we would like to extend our appreciation to Brenda Croxton, Terri York, Sandra Dawes, Brenda Burton, and Anne Carson who assisted Brian with ticket sales, advertising, raffle donations and all of the many other details that were involved in making the dinner such a huge success.

landowners can have their property assessed at “use value,” which may be lower than market value and reduce their taxes. The application period for this program began Jan. 4 and extends through Feb. 1. In order to qualify for the tax

Lastly, but certainly not least, there were numerous businesses and individuals who provided donations of time, raffle items and money that we would like to thank for their generous support. While there are too many to list, we want you to know how thankful we are for all you have done. We are overwhelmed with everyone’s generosity and sense of community spirit and are proud to call Mechanicsville our home! Thank you so much for making the event a success and raising over $4,000 for Thomas’ care and for your support of

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deduction, the property must be zoned for agricultural uses and have been in agricultural, horticultural, forest or open space uses for at least five years. Property that has been zoned Rural Conservation (RC) also can qualify for the Land Use program. The minimum qualifying acreages

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Clarifying early days of nation Reading Ms. Lucord’s letter in the Dec. 30 edition of The Local made me shake my head. Not because of the issue with the cross. No, my problem is with Ms. Lucord’s misunderstanding of history, a trait she shares with many (most?) conservatives. Let’s be very clear here:

are five acres for agricultural, horticultural and open space and 20 acres for forest use. A one-acre house site is allowed in all categories. Requirements and values are established by the State Land Evaluation Advisory Council. If the land use is changed, the tax reduction must be repaid with simple

America was not founded a Christian nation! That’s not just my belief, that’s the verdict of history. The later 18th century was the time of the Industrial Revolution in Europe and the Enlightenment both there and here. The founding fathers were generally made up of wealthy landowners and professionals who were educated, traveled and well-read, especially the six main players in the writing of the Declaration and the Constitution (Franklin, Jefferson, Washington, Adams, Madison and Hamilton) who

interest for the current tax year and a maximum of the previous five tax years. Participants with acreage or use changes must reapply and revalidate their eligibility. Revalidation is also required after six years even if there is no change in land use. There is no

were strongly influenced by other Enlightenment philosophies. Their letters, pamphlets and other personal writings reveal that they had a lot of different ideas and beliefs. Some were more properly Deists rather than Christian. Did you know that Ben Franklin was an atheist? That Thomas Jefferson edited his own New Testament because he felt the Bible of the time (the same one you probably use today) was filled with hypocrisy and fantasy? That George Washington rewrote every presidential address written for him by others to remove any reference to Jesus? Read the Constitution and Bill of Rights! God is nowhere in it! In fact, religion of any type is mentioned in the Constitution exactly twice, only to ensure it would never be inflicted on government: “No religious test shall ever be required as a qualification to any office or public trust under the United States”, and the Establishment clause of the First Amendment. The brief references to “the Creator” and “Nature and Nature’s God” in the Declaration of Independence were carefully chosen to cover as many belief structures, both Christian and non-Christian, as possible. Nowhere in any of these critical documents was Jesus or any of the trappings of Christianity ever mentioned — which, it is well documented, was not by accident.

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A reporter famously asked Hamilton why there was no mention of God in the document, to which he flippantly replied, “We forgot.” (Hamilton was well known for never forgetting anything.) The founding fathers were adamant that religion in all of its guises be kept entirely separate and apart from government. And before you ask about “In God We Trust” and “one nation, under God”: neither were done at the time of the founding fathers. The former was added to coinage right after the Civil War; the latter added to the Pledge during the McCarthy hysteria of the 1950s. There’s no need to take my word for it — there are plenty of excellent books and online information detailing the times of the founding of our country, including the collected writings and documents of the men who built the foundation our government. All one has to do is read! Oh, wait . . . that’s too much work! It’s sooo much easier to take one’s history from parents and preachers and pundits than from actual historians without a political or religious axe to grind, to rationalize away anything that conflicts with what one wants to believe, to build a philosophy to live by around misconceptions and outright lies rather than actually make sure one fully understands what they’re talking about. How sad! Steve Sneed Mechanicsville

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L-DHS Band continues to rack up honors

Photos courtesy of Lee-Davis High School Band Boosters

The group from Lee-Davis High School took time to pose for this photo while participating in the Virginia Music Educators Association conference.

Senior Stephen Metchalf, photo at left, tries a brand new tenor sax at the conference. Above, Duane Coston, left, director of bands, receives the National Band Association Citation of Excellence for an outstanding contribution to bands and band music. The top photo at right shows Coston, Dr. Terry Austin and Rex Richardson. At right, students enjoy The Homestead.

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Thomas Amos DeJarnette Jr. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Tadâ&#x20AC;? and his wife, Pam; daughter, Amy Lorraine DeJarnette Caccia and her husband, Mike; and four grandchildren, Crosby DeJarnette, Jai DeJarnette, Courtney Caccia and Kimberly Caccia. He was a supervisor for Virginia Dairy, served in the U.S. Navy, was the first R.V. dealer in Richmond, sales manager for Wolverine R.V. manufacturer, served as deacon at Tabernacle Baptist Church and was also chairman of the Administrative Board. He later joined Cool Spring Baptist Church in Mechanicsville. He was rarely seen with anything but a smile on his face, and his smile was contagious. He will be greatly missed. We loved him deeply. He was the most wonderful husband and father to us. The family received friends at the Mechanicsville Chapel of Bennett Funeral Home, 8014 Lee-Davis Road, Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2009. Funeral services were held Wednesday, Dec. 30, 2009 at Cool Spring Baptist Church. Graveside services were held in Signal Hill Memorial Park.

Staci Morgan, Lindsey Phipps (Aaron), Andrew Lickey (Karen); six greatgrandchildren, Hartwell, Logan, Jessica, Ashby, Lucy, and Libby and a host of nieces, nephews and extended family. The family received friends Monday, Jan. 4, 2010 at Blileyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s-Staples Mill, 8510 Staples Mill Road, where services were held Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2010. Graveside services were held at Forest Lawn Cemetery.

Rolland Palmer Doyle Jr., â&#x20AC;&#x153;R.P.â&#x20AC;?, 75, of Mechanic-

sville, died Dec. 29, 2009. He was employed by GRTC and James River Bus Lines. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Helen Virgie Doyle; children, Rolland P. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Bobbyâ&#x20AC;? Doyle III, and wife, Susan, Mark Allen Doyle and wife, Vickie, Dawn Doyle Roberson and husband, Allen, and Barbara J. Doyle; his mother, Ethel Doyle; seven grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren; brother, Walter â&#x20AC;&#x153;Budâ&#x20AC;? Doyle (Nancy); sisters, Ella Coonrod (Kenneth), Dianne Brooks (Thomas). He was preceded in death by his Margaret W. Doswell, father, Rolland Palmer Doyle â&#x20AC;&#x153;Pie,â&#x20AC;? 89, of Glen Allen, enSr.; brother, Earl Doyle; tered into eternal rest on Jan. sister, Gloria Doyle Kenney. 2, 2010. She was preceded in The family received friends death by her husband, Hen- Friday, Jan. 1, 2010 at the ley C. Doswell; and daughMechanicsville Chapel of ter, Vivian Susan Lickey. She Bennett Funeral Home, 8014 is survived by two daughLee-Davis Road. Funeral ters, Patricia D. Perkinson services were held Saturday, and Margaret â&#x20AC;&#x153;Peggyâ&#x20AC;? D. Jan. 2, 2010. Graveside serMorgan; two brothers, Pete vices were held at Signal Hill V. Whitehurst of Salem Memorial Park. and Alton E. Whitehurst of Montpelier; her sister, VivGarland Theodore ian W. Marshall of Memphis, Tenn.; seven grandchildren, Durvin, age 83, of Mechanicsville, passed away Jay Perkinson, Sheri Cogle, Dec. 31, 2009. He is survived Michael Morgan (Dawn), by his wife, Verna Perry Shawn Morgan (Tiffany), Durvin; a daughter, Marilyn

D. Rogati (Pete); two sons, Ted Durvin (Barbara) and Hunter Durvin (Cathy); a sister, Margaret Humphries; a brother, Thomas Durvin; four grandchildren, Christina Robertson, Beth Durvin, Peter, and Ethan Rogati; and eight great-grandchildren. The family received friends Saturday, Jan. 2, 2010 at the Monaghan Funeral Home, 7300 Creighton Pkwy., Mechanicsville, where funeral services were held Sunday, Jan. 3, 2010. Graveside services were held at Signal Hill Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Chamberlayne Heights United Methodist Church Bereavement Fund, 6100 Chamberlayne Road, 23227.

Thelma Lorraine Faulconer, 81, of Mechanicsville, went home to be with her Lord on Thursday, Dec. 31, 2009. She is survived by three daughters/ spouses, Dianne Faulconer, Wendy and Chuck Bowles, Faye and Jimmy Archer; one foster daughter, Kathy Short; six grandchildren, Robin Custalow, Kim Smith, Jason Bowles, Tommy Lloyd, Nichole Lloyd, and Landon Lloyd; seven great-grandchildren, Raleigh Custalow, Lili Custalow, Stuart Smith, Tyler Smith, Kaitlyn Smith, Isaac Bowles, and Ryan Bowles. Lorraine was a loving and caring woman who gave so many wonderful memories to her family and is cherished for being such a special mom. Her love for animals was well known, along with her tireless efforts to care for homeless animals. She operated her own Kennel/Clipping Parlor for years. A graveside memosee OBITUARIES, pg. 11 `

for her contagious laugh, her incredible work ethic, her Continued from pg. 10 b independence and her undyrial service was held Monday, ing devotion to her children. Jan.4, 2010 at Signal Hill MeShe is survived by her two morial Park with Rev. James daughters, Cathi Lynn Hurt Bennett officiating. In lieu of Katherine Mitchell and Cindi Hurt Crawford flowers, contributions may be and her husband, Greg, all of Hurt, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Kittyâ&#x20AC;?, of Mechanmade to HHK-9 Rescue Inc., Mechanicsville; two sisters, icsville, passed away at her Box 1505, Ashland, Va. 23005. Lillian Dowdy of Sandston home surrounded by her Arrangements by Bennett and Mary Jane Jones and family on Sunday, Jan. 3, Funeral Home, Mechanicsher husband, Thurmon, 2010 after a long, couraville Chapel. of North Carolina; three geous two-year battle with brothers, Frank Mitchell cancer and the effects of Mildred Weatherford Jr. of Sandston, Kenneth whole brain radiation. Ms. Mitchell Sr. and his wife, Hurt, the daughter of the Hensley, 78, of WalkerMargaret, of Mechanicsville, late Frank Mitchell Sr. and ton, formerly of Highland and Raymond Mitchell and Annie LeSueur Mitchell, Springs, widow of Lloyd his wife, Louise, of Quinton; was born April 15, 1933 W. Hensley Jr., passed and her precious grandin Buckingham County away Dec. 31, 2009. She is daughter, Jessica Leigh and was a graduate of John survived by two daughters, Archer, of Mechanicsville. Sharon Gathercole (Ronnie) Marshall High School. She She is also survived by many and Shirla Johnson, (Keith); began working at United beloved nieces, nephews, one sister, Ophelia Maiden; Insurance Company at the young age of 16. One of her and cousins. The family resix grandchildren; eight proudest accomplishments is ceived friends at Monaghan great-grandchildren; and Funeral Home, 7300 Creighseveral nieces and nephews. the fact that she worked for Remains rest at Bennett Fu- them for 57 years, retiring as ton Pkwy., Mechanicsville, Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2010. A neral Home, Mechanicsville, office manager, only when where the family received forced to by her illness. Kitty celebration of her life service will be held on Wednesday, friends Sunday, Jan. 3, 2010 will always be remembered

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Jan. 6, 2010 at Mechanicsville Baptist Church - time to be announced. Graveside services were held at Washington Memorial Park. If preferred, instead of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to either the Cullather Brain Tumor and Quality of Life Center at 5875 Bremo Road, St. Maryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Hospital, Medical Office Building South, Suite 108, Richmond, Va. 23226 or Bon Secours Hospice at 8580 Magellan Parkway, Richmond, Va. 23227-1149. The family would also like to give a special thanks to her caregivers and second family, Jeannette Wyatt, Miesha Wyatt, Cynthia Smith, Cierra Smith, and Cynthia Curtis, for the love and devotion they showed to â&#x20AC;&#x153;Miss Kittyâ&#x20AC;? in the last five months she was with us here on Earth.

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Herbert T. Snoddy Jr., â&#x20AC;&#x153;Patâ&#x20AC;?, 58, of Ashland, went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Friday, Jan. 1, 2010. He was preceded in death by his parents, Herbert Sr. and Amy Snoddy; and a brother, William Snoddy. He is survived by his loving and devoted daughter, Amy M. Parry and her husband, Nathan; two grandchildren, Luke and Carleigh Parry; also two sisters, Joyce Jones and Myra Jean Davis. Pat retired from the U.S. Post Office in 2009. He was a loving father and grandfather and was known as â&#x20AC;&#x153;Granddaddy.â&#x20AC;? He had a strong faith in God and was proud to be one of Godâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s own. The family received friends on Monday, Jan. 4, 2010 in the Nelsen Funeral Home Reid Chapel, 412 S. Washington Highway, Ashland. Funeral services were held Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2010 at Rehoboth Baptist Church, 5904 Acquinton Church Road, King William, Va. 23086. Graveside services followed in the church cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Rehoboth Baptist Fellowship.

pel, Bennett Funeral Home, 11020 Broad Street Rd., where funeral services were held Monday, Jan. 3, 2010. Graveside services followed at Westhampton Memorial Park.

Lillian Light Timberlake, 92, of Mechanicsville passed away on Wednesday, Dec. 30, 2009. She was preceded in death by her husbands, R. Byron Ogle, Henry Thomas and Temple Timberlake. She is survived by her son, Richard B. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Buddyâ&#x20AC;? Ogle Jr. and his wife, Ginny; two grandsons, Scott and Mark Ogle; a sister-in-law, Mickey Skelton and her son, John Light. Mrs. Timberlake was a longtime member of Walnut Grove Baptist Church. The family received friends on Sunday, Jan. 3, 2010 in the Nelsen Funeral Home, Reid Chapel, 412 S. Washington Hwy., Ashland. Funeral services were held Monday, Jan. 4, 2010 at Walnut Grove Baptist Church, Mechanicsville; graveside services were held in the church cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to either Walnut Grove Baptist Church or Hunton Baptist Church.

Ailiene Dalton Yates, 84, of Mechanicsville, 35Shirley Ann Snyder, year retired employee of of Ashland, passed away C&P Telephone/AT&T, and on Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2009. one of the original members She was preceded in death of â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Dingalings Social by her husband, Joseph Clubâ&#x20AC;?, passed quietly away Roy Snyder Jr.; son, Joey R. Dec. 31, 2009 under home Snyder; and parents, Richhospice care and in the presard and Alma Carter. She ence of her husband of 61 was a loving wife, mother, years, Donovan P. Yates Jr. grandmother and friend and their married chilto all who knew her. She is dren, D.P.III (Joyce), Mark survived by her son, Ken(Erline), Susan Y.Rinaldi neth Snyder; granddaughter, (Paul). She leaves also, to Kelsey Snyder; daughterher honor, seven grandchilin-law, Tina Snyder; special dren and six great-grandfriend, James Arehart; as children. There has been well as many other loving cremation, and a private family and friends. The fam- memorial service and celily received friends Sunday, ebration of her life will be Jan. 2, 2010 at the West Cha- held later.

county’s total acreage. The total tax deferral realized by these Continued from pg. 8 b property owners exceeds $5.8 charge for this revalidation. million. A $10 filing fee is charged For more information about on each new the Land Use application. About 3,306 parcels and Applications 164,250 acres are enrolled Program or tax will not be in Hanover County’s Land other re-lief proaccepted if Use Taxation program. grams offered there are any The total tax referral delinquent by Hanover realized by these taxes on the County, call property owners property. the Comexceeds $5.8 million. Ab out missioner of 3,306 parcels the Revenue and 164,250 acres are enrolled at 365-6125 or visit www. in Hanover County’s Land Use Taxation program. This repre- co.hanover.va.us/comrevnu/desents more than one-half the fault.htm.

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Station 6 schedules Super Bowl Spiced Shrimp Sale on Feb. 7 The Henry Volunteer Fire Company will sponsor a Super Bowl Spiced Shrimp Sale from 1 to 3 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 7, at Station 6 at 9634 Chamberlayne Road in Mechanicsville. All proceeds from the pick-up event will benefit station improvements and specialty

tool purchases for the company’s fire engines. The sale is pre-order only. Orders must be placed by 5 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 3. Shrimp is being sold for $8.50 per pound. Cash or checks will be accepted. Checks are to be made payable to Henry Volunteer Fire Department.

For more information, or to place order, contact Rodney Gentry at henryvfdshrimp@yahoo.com or call 3372046. When placing an order, be sure to include name, phone number and quantity desired. Call between the hours of 9 a.m. and 8 p.m.

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Caterer raises $4,000 for local leukemia patient Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com A local business, IK Catering, recently sponsored a benefit dinner for a Mechanicsville man who is battling leukemia. On Nov. 21, IK Catering raised more than $4,000 for Thomas Carson through a four-course meal served at the

The Leukemia Lymphoma Society will use the money to help meet fundraising goals in the Richmond area for the annual Light the Night walk for local patients.

the event.” Of the raffle sales money raised, $455 was donated to The Leukemia Lymphoma Society (LLS), another beneficiary of the event. The LLS will use the money to help meet fundraising goals in the Richmond area for the annual Light the Night walk for local patients. Carson, who is one of those patients, was the other primary focus for the event. Many of Carson’s friends, family members and local community members rallied behind his fight with bloodrelated cancers despite his inability to attend the event that night.

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King program kicks oﬀ January events at R-MC Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com A tribute celebration to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. will kick off January activities at Randolph-Macon College in Ashland. On Jan. 15, the college will remember and honor the life of Dr. King. The program will get under way at noon in the Blackwell Auditorium, R-MC Center for the Performing Arts. Richmond Mayor Dwight C. Jones will be the keynote speaker and R-MC’s Ujima Gospel Choir will perform. Jeremy McEntire will present an evening of flute music at 7 p.m. Jan. 23 at St. Ann’s Performing Arts Building. He teaches applied flute in R-MC’s Department of Arts. Dr. Charles Hulin, pianist, will join in a sampling of repertoire from the Baroque through today, including a new piece by Richmond composer Allan Blank. The Four Seasons of Buenos Aires will be presented at 3 p.m. Jan. 24 by the Richmond Symphony Orchestra at the

Blackwell Auditorium, R-MC Center for the Performing Arts. The musicians of the Richmond Symphony will perform “conductor-less.” The third installment of the Metro Collection will take the audience to Buenos Aires, where listeners experience the four seasons through a tango suite. Piazzolla’s Las Cuatro Estaciones Portenas is

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Relay for Life kickoﬀ scheduled Jan. 14 The Mechanicsville Relay for Life will be hosting an open house kickoff event on Thursday, Jan. 14, in LeeDavis High School’s Faculty Dining Room.

For more information on Relay for Life, visit the Web site at http://www.relayforlife. org/mechanicsville The Mechanicsville Relay for Life also can be found

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Do I or Don’t I? What every woman needs to know about the new mammography and PAP recommendations. The key to good health is being informed. We invite you to hear what Richmond’s most respected women’s health experts have to say about the new recommendations and how they can impact your health.

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Darya Suleske and her 3-year-old daughter Ava created their own Frosty the Snowman during the recent snowfall that covered the Mechanicsville area. According to Darya, Frosty’s umbrella helped a little with rain too. “We had people come by and ask to get their picture taken with him,” she said. Frosty’s design included tree ornaments for eyes, apple bites for cheeks and a clementine nose.

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rooms of space at the Greater Richmond Convention Center, it truly offers something for the entire family. A portion of the proceeds benefit the Maymont Foundation. For the second consecutive year, the show features an interior design area called Designs for Living. This year’s array of stylish vignettes is much larger than last year’s offering and will highlight a variety of rooms to explore. Visitors may walk into the vignette area like they’re walking into someone’s home.

PERSONNEL Continued from pg. 15 b

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Members of the Washington and Henry Lodge #344 of Mechanicsville installed officers on Monday, Dec. 14. They are, from left, front row, Edward Currin, junior deacon, James Moran, senior deacon, Worshipful James Wright, chaplain, and Winston Robertson, senior warden, and, back row, Wor. Bill Wichleman, treasurer, Worshipful Carter Brown; Worshipful Master; and Worshipful Robert Harvie, secretary. Rusty McGuire serves as junior warden. Freemasonry is the oldest and largest fraternal organization in the world. The Washington and Henry lodge of Freemasons was established in 1923 and has been an active contributor to the Mechanicsville and surrounding communities ever since. Freemasonry seeks to bring together men of every country, religion, race, background, age, income and opinion and develop the bonds of friendship between them. During its initiation ceremony, its members are encouraged to value principles, ethics and morality and to live their lives accordingly. By “making good men better,” Freemasonry positively benefits its members, families and communities.

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able courtesy of NBC-12 after 5 p.m. on Thursday, Friday Continued from pg. 17 b and Saturday. Free parking and design and gardening will be on shuttle service is offered to the hand to answer questions each Greater Richmond Convention day and knowledgeable guest Center from the Diamond. For speakers will offer seminars ticket outlets or advance ticket ranging from fun how-to ideas purchase, call 800-332-3976 or to more technical garden and visit www.macevents.com. Sponsors are: Central Virhome topics. On the garden side, this ginia Nursery & Landscape Association, yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s theme International is Glorious Furnishings & Gardens Great Show attendees Design Assoand Small, will have a chance ciation, James with displays to win a trip for two River Green ranging from to the Chelsea Building container garGarden Show Council, Lite den ideas to in London, England. 98, NBC-12, grand landthe Richmond scapes. A tour through the gardens revives Times-Dispatch, RSVP, The winter spirits with the fresh Virginia Society of Landscape scents and sights of springtime. Designers, Virginia Sportman Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a retreat as well as an oppor- Magazine, and WRVA Radio. tunity to gather new ideas for outdoor living, ornamental, vegetable and herb gardening. The excitement continues with a chance for show attendees to win a trip for two to the Chelsea Garden Show in London, England. This prestigious tour allows visitors to travel to well-established gardens and historic sites throughout the London area. Visitors may enter to win at a special kiosk on the show floor. The Garden Marketplace offers a vast array of gifts, supplies, decorative items and the latest in gardening tools from more than 300 merchants from all over the country. The MAC Events Home Show & Maymont Flower & Garden Show will be held from 1 to 9 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 18, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Feb. 19 and 20, and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 21, at the Greater Richmond Convention Center at 403 N. 3rd St. in Richmond. Admission is $10 for adults, $8 for seniors (Thursday and Friday only), $6 for youths (12 to 17), and free for children 11 and under. A Five After Five half-price ticket is avail-

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county, including those taught at The Hanover Center for Trades and Technology (THCTT). The fair will feature guidance and career counselors from Atlee, Hanover, Lee-Davis and Patrick Henry high schools who will be available to answer questions about registration and scheduling, etc. Career professionals from the business community also will be on hand to talk with students and their parents about careers in the fields of health and human services, engineering, electronics, automotive technology, and computer technology. In the event of inclement weather, the event will be held on Jan. 19.

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Tyler Johnson of Mechanicsville graduated from Gardner-Webb University during its 2009 fall commencement exercises. He received a bachelor of science degree in sports management. Johnson was among nearly 300 students to graduate from the university in Boiling Springs, N.C.

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Wednesday, Jan. 6 Preschool Storytime at the Atlee Branch Library. The event is for ages 3-5 years old. The event is being held at 10:30 a.m. For more information call 559-0654 or visit the library at 9161 Atlee Road. Lunch Break Science (lecture) Funky Science with our Friends in the Fungi Kingdom presented by Microbial Reference Group Senior Scientist and Quality Services Coordinator Crystal E. Barrett. Each week experts share easy to understand information on the wide range of fascinating science topics. Purchase lunch at Café Portico or pack your own lunch. noon-1 p.m. Free. The event is being held at the Science Museum of Virginia, located at 2500 West Broad Street, Richmond. For more information please call 8641400 or (800) 659-1727. You may also visit www.smv.org for more information. Events are included with museum exhibit admission unless otherwise noted. Museum exhibit admission is $9 for ages 4-12, 60+ and active military, and $10 for ages 1359. Children 3 and under are free. Science Museum exhibit hours: Tuesday-Saturday, 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sunday, 11:30 a.m.-5 p. m. Monday Openings: Dec. 21 and 28, 2009; Jan. 18, Feb. 15 and April 5, 2010.

Thursday, Jan. 7 Family Storytime at the Atlee Branch Library. All ages are invited. The event begins at 10:45 a.m. For more information call 559-0654 or visit the library at 9161 Atlee Road. Children’s Home Society of Virginia is offering an orientation for people interested in finding out more about adopting older children (ages 8 and older) from the foster care system. Participants will discover the myths surrounding the adoption of older children and can view photos of waiting children. There will be time for questions. The orientation is free and will begin at 5 p.m. at the agency’s Richmond office, 4200 Fitzhugh Ave. For details, call 353-0191 or visit www.chsva.org. Mother Goose Storytime at the Atlee Branch Library. The event is being held for ages 6-24 months with adult. The event begins at 10 a.m. For more information call 559-0654 or visit the library at 9161 Atlee Road.

Friday, Jan. 8 Family Storytime at the Hanover Branch Library. All ages are invited. The event begins at 10:45 a.m. For more information call 365-6210 or visit the library at 7527 Library Drive.

Saturday, Jan. 9 Wi n d e m e re Art Gallery, located at 6162 Mechanicsville Turnpike is featuring the Botanical Art Group of the Richmond Metropolitan Region and their work “Botanical Works”. The event is open from 25 p.m. The event will run through January. For more information please call 7300384.

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Dig It (event) You’ve been wanting to touch them for months. Those giant sand sculptures keep calling your name, but the signs say “Fragile Do Not Touch.” Now’s your chance to dig in tons of sand with plastic shovels and pails, build sand castles and touch those wonderful sculptures of sharks and other fish. Noon-4 p.m. The event is being held at the Science Museum of Virginia, located at 2500 West Broad Street, Richmond. For more information please call 8641400 or (800) 659-1727. You may also visit www.smv.org for more information. Events are included with museum exhibit admission unless otherwise noted. Museum exhibit admission is $9 for ages 4-12, 60+ and active military, and $10 for ages 13-59. Children 3 and under are free. Science Museum exhibit hours: Tuesday-Saturday, 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sunday, 11:30 a.m.-5 p. m. Monday Openings: Dec. 21 and 28, 2009; Jan. 18, Feb. 15 and April 5, 2010. Pamunkey River Garden Club will hold their next regular monthly meeting at 10:30 a.m. The meeting will be held at the Mechanicsville Branch Library. The speaker will be Al Brockwell, floral designer and owner of FloriCulture located at 21 N. Belmont Ave. in Richmond. The title of the program is “Winter Designs From Your Natural Surroundings.” Anyone interested in gardening and floral design is encouraged to attend.

Sunday, Jan. 10 Hanover Branch Library Friends of the Pamunkey Regional Library will be hosting their annual day at the historic 18th century Hanover

Tavern, 13181 Hanover Courthouse Rd. Ellen Crosby will be speaking at the event, which also includes a wine tasting and book signing. With a background in international relations, travel, and freelance journalism, Ms. Crosby has written four books in a wine country mystery series set in north central, Va. Her extensive research about wine-making and area history gives her intriguing mysteries authenticity and a comforting connection to the past. (Books will be available for purchase through Fountain Bookstore during the event). This event is free but an RSVP is required in order to attend; 365-6210. Snow date is Jan. 24. The event is being held from 2:30-4:30 p.m.

Tuesday, Jan. 12 The Mechanicsville AARP will meet at 10 a.m. at Shalom Baptist Church located at 6395 Mechanicsville Turnpike. A program on Tai Chi will be presented by Joann Widner, a registered nurse with the National Arthritis Foundation.

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Speakers will be Galia Monday, Jan. 18 Kouzmanova, Bill Pryzbysz Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Bambi Walters Day Celebration at Hanover High School starting at 10 Thursday, Jan. 14 a.m. A concert of celebraFamily Storytime at the tion and praise featuring the Atlee Branch Library. All ages Hanover Adult Mass Choir are invited. The event begins at and a performance by the 10:45 a.m. For more informa- men of Distinction of First tion call 559-0654 or visit the Union Baptist Church of library at 9161 Atlee Road. Mechanicsville. There will be a 11 a.m. worship celebration Mother Goose Storytime with special guest speaker Dr. at the Atlee Branch Library. Jerome Ross. The event is being held for ages 6-24 months with adult. Wednesday, Jan. 20 The event begins at 10 a.m. Preschool Storytime at For more information call the Atlee Branch Library. The 559-0654 or visit the library at event is for ages 3-5 years old. 9161 Atlee Road. The event is being held at 10:30 a.m. For more informaFriday, Jan. 15 tion call 559-0654 or visit the Family Storytime at the library at 9161 Atlee Road. Hanover Branch Library. All ages are invited. The event The Friends of the begins at 10:45 a.m. For more Mechanicsville Library will information call 365-6210 hold their next meeting at 6:30 or visit the library at 7527 p.m. at the Library. Please join Library Drive. us. Contact Lee Ann Jewell at 559-9399 if you have any Sunday, Jan. 17 questions. Parkinson’s Disease Richmond Metro Chapter - Thursday, Jan. 21 Meeting for Parkinsonians and Family Storytime at the caregivers held at HealthSouth, Atlee Branch Library. All ages 5700 Fitzhugh Ave. at 2 p.m. are invited. The event begins at Contact Kathy H. Morton 10:45 a.m. For more informaat (804) 730-1336 for more tion call 559-0654 or visit the information. library at 9161 Atlee Road.

Preschool Storytime at the Atlee Branch Library. The event is for ages 3-5 years old. The event is being City Singers Children’s held at 10:30 a.m. For more information call 559-0654 or Choirs, directed by Leslie and Andrea visit the library at 9161 Atlee Dripps Spackman, will be preRoad. senting its Winter Concert Janu ar y Vi rg i n i a at 3 p.m. at Ginter Park Inventors Forum Meeting Presbyterian Church located will meet from 6:30-9 p.m. at 3601 Seminary Avenue, Registration beings at 9 p.m. Richmond. Children and The topic is Minimum Patent adults of all ages will enjoy Protection and Maximum this lively concert of seasonal Market Response. The choral music and admission event is being held at 7770 is free. For more informaCroaker Road, Williamsburg tion, please visit our website VA 23188 (JCC library off at: www.citysingerschoir.org I-64). The cost is $5 – mem- or call Director Leslie Dripps bers, $10 – non-members. at 387-7027.

Mother Goose Storytime at the Atlee Branch Library. The event is being held for ages 6-24 months with adult. The event begins at 10 a.m. For more information call 559-0654 or visit the library at 9161 Atlee Road.

Friday, Jan. 22 Family Storytime at the Hanover Branch Library. All ages are invited. The event begins at 10:45 a.m. For more information call 365-6210 see CALENDAR, pg. 31 `

Fundraising efforts have paid off significantly for the Mechanicsville project of Heart Havens. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We have raised on our own efforts about $180,000 over a five-year period. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve also gotten $60,000 in grants from two foundations, so we have $240,000 in our bank account now, which will be more than enough to build the home and I hope will be enough in there to furnish the home and make the downpayment on a van of some kind,â&#x20AC;? Tate said. He is quick to acknowledge the countyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s role in making the home a reality. Residents of Heart Havens facilities are provided with a home most donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t want to leave. Tate did say they must be 18 years or older and some residents are employed. Hanover County residents receive primary consideration

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ago. He also said Heart Havens received the land at no cost from the county. The house will be built to occupy 2,824 square feet on what Tate said was a vacant lot the county â&#x20AC;&#x153;designated some years back for mental health purposes.â&#x20AC;? Tateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s role in helping acquire the land for Heart Havens started during a conversation with Lori Ann Booker, who works with the CSB. She then arranged for Tate to talk with Wanda Martin, the CSB residential services manager, about the project. â&#x20AC;&#x153;And it just worked out over a period of about a year and a half,â&#x20AC;? he said. Now that dirt has been moved in a ceremonial fashion, Heart Havens is getting to work on constructing the house. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We hope to be operational by summertime,â&#x20AC;? Tate said. Among those participating in Sundayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ground-breaking ceremony were Bishop Charlene Kammerer and Mark Ogren, the Ashland District superintendent of the Methodist Church. Looking back on how the dream of establishing a Heart Havens location in Hanover County became a reality, Tate said he made the suggestion in April 2004 during a meeting of the Methodist Menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Group at Enon United Methodist Church. He said he told the group that â&#x20AC;&#x153;we needed to have a Heart Havens home in the Mechanicsville area. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Really, my initial idea was this was going to be piece of cake â&#x20AC;&#x201D; all we needed was about $300,000; we actually needed more than that.â&#x20AC;? He turned to the Methodist Churches in the Mechanicsville area â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Shady Grove, Lebanon, Enon and New Son â&#x20AC;&#x201C; for financial assistance. Also aiding the project have been members of Wrightâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Chapel in Carmel Church, as have the Ashland District United Methodist Men. To raise money for Heart Havens, Enon has sponsored

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Ken Bosley, left, and George Matson cut the first tree off the property in preparation for the start of construction, as soon as the ground dries.

steak dinners, golf tournaments, yard says, â&#x20AC;&#x153;anything that you can do to raise a few bucks.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;The major thing that we latched onto where we got most of our help from Shady Grove and Lebanon,â&#x20AC;? Tate said, is â&#x20AC;&#x153;a concession stand at the

Siegel Center at VCU (Virginia Commonwealth University) and we get a commission on what we sell down there.â&#x20AC;? He said the have probably netted $100,000 from selling hot dogs and popcorn over the course of five years.

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Rabies vaccination clinic to be held Saturday Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com Hanover County Animal Control will hold a rabies vaccination clinic from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Jan. 9, at the Hanover Parks & Recreation

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office at the Taylor Complex on Route 54 between Ashland and Hanover Courthouse. A veterinarian will administer the vaccine for $7 per dog or cat. All dogs and cats four months of age and older must

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be vaccinated and have tags and a valid license proving the vaccination. The veterinarian will administer the shots at your vehicle without you having to bring your pet inside. The vaccination is good for up to three years. Remember to: ✓ Keep all animals in your vehicle. Do not bring them to

the building. ✓ Complete the registration inside the facility and return to your vehicle. Drive to area designated for vaccination. ✓ Only healthy, non-pregnant animals will be vaccinated. ✓ No wolf hybrids or other animals will be vaccinated. ✓ Leave the designated vaccination area as soon as you are

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8014 Lee-Davis Road, Mechanicsville • 746-8665 Bennett Funeral Home was established in 1897 to serve the needs of Richmond families. Since then, this locally owned and operated business has continued to serve the community with its unique combination of caring and convenience. This tradition of excellence can be seen in four beautiful chapels located throughout the Richmond area: centrally located on Cutshaw Avenue in the city, on Broad Street Road past Innsbrook, on Ashbrook Pkwy. in Chesterfield and serving the Hanover-Mechanicsville area on Lee-Davis Road. All four facilities are under the personal direction of Charles D. Morehead, President. In a time of need, you can turn to Bennett Funeral Home with trust and confidence. It serves families of all faiths with personal service – before, during and after. There is a long tradition of professionalism and caring. One way in which Bennett cares for families is by offering a convenient and personalized pre-need program. Through this program of pre-need planning, you can spare your loved ones the burden of making decisions at an emotional time. Call Bennett Funeral Home at 746-8665 to schedule a preplanning consultation.

A friendly face and a helpful attitude in your time of need. Louise Dement, Bennett’s receptionist, greets and answers questions regarding services. The Bennett Funeral Home, now with four locations throughout the Richmond area, continues its tradition of excellence.

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when applying for occupancy, but, Tate said, if the Hanover CSB cannot provide qualified residents, “then we’re allowed to go outside Hanover County to get additional residents.” He also said the county has residents with needs that Heart Havens is not licensed to care for, including wheelchair-bound and behavioral problems. The need exists in Hanover County, Tate said, with 40 to 41 people having been identified as being in urgent need of this kind of care. Heart Havens provides a Christian atmosphere, with supervisors that spend time with them. Tate said they have “an action plan for each resident to get them to develop to the best that we can —something that’s meaningful for them.” For example, a resident in another location has the goal of writing his own checks. “Anything that we can individualize that makes life more meaningful for them.” The Union Baptist Church, Tate said, has already proven to be a good neighbor to Heart Havens. The minister, W. Darrell Leftwich, has expressed an interest in the project, which Heart Havens supports. “We encourage a relationship or we try to get a church to adopt the home — adopt in the sense that we will establish a working relationship, invite them to dinners, to services. We hope interest they’ve expressed will develop into something like that.” In addition to the van Tate is pursuing, Heart Havens needs groups to adopt a room for furniture purposes. Three of the five bedrooms and a family room have already been adopted. The kitchen, two bedrooms and a porch need assistance. Tate said he has been visiting civic organizations to get them interested in adopting

done. ✓ Put the rabies tags on the dog’s collar and keep the certificates for proof of vaccination. Animals who have been infected by rabies pose a threat to Hanover County residents and their pets. Hanover County Animal Control reports that 29 cases of rabies have been confirmed so far this year in Hanover.

a room. He said the Studley Ruritan Club had adopted a bedroom. When the doors open at Heart Havens in Ashland, a main supervisor and two staffers will be working in three eighthour around-the-clock shifts. Two other employees will help with meal preparation and the general running of the household. Tate said there is one primary supervisor and she/he may have more than one home to supervise. “We work very close with the Community Services Board in each location where there is a home because they’re a key factor in determining where the Medicare waiver funds go,” Tate said. “That’s a lifetime grant from the state for their upkeep and care. Once that waiver is granted, it’s for a lifetime.” On Monday, Pat Maher assumed the position of director of development for Heart Havens. Tate said she will be responsible “to give us some direction and guidance in our fundraising and development efforts.” She brings 14 years of experience to that type of work, having previously handled similar tasks with the American Cancer Society. “I think she will add a lot to our organization,” Tate added. When Heart Havens organized in the early 1990s, financial support came from the Virginia Methodist Conference, but that changed when it came a standalone 501(c)3 nonprofit. Now, Tate said, there is no guaranteed financial support from the church, but a strong emotional tie remains “because they gave birth to Heart Havens.” He became involved with Heart Havens around the time of his daughter Bonnie’s death. “I lived over in Henrico County for most of my life and when we moved to Hanover in 1989 we looked for a new church and I

In addition to 16 cases involving infected skunks and nine cases involving infected raccoons, there have been four cases involving domestic cats being infected with rabies this year. For more information, call Hanover County Animal Control at 365-6485 or visit www.co.hanover.va.us/anmlctrl/rabiesct.htm.

wound up going to Enon United Methodist Church. Art Wolz was the pastor. “Art was asked by the Methodist Church to leave the pulpit ministry and start Heart Havens. The Methodist Church Virginia Conference saw a need in the mental health field because of some state actions,” Tate said. “Art started from scratch. We formed VUMAR (Virginia United Methodist Agency on the Retarded).” The word retarded was eliminated and Heart Havens was born in 1997. Tate’s daughter was a cancer victim and “Art was so great to her in the last months of her life that made her final days a lot easier for her. And when he was asked to leave the pulpit and start what became Heart Havens he asked me to help him with fundraising and I couldn’t tell him no.” “Bonnie was a sociology major and she would have been completely in tune with Heart Havens,” Tate said. Although his daughter had no connection with the mental health field – she mostly worked with the battered women’s program at VCU – “she just had a sympathy for every lost puppy and every lost individual.” Tate, who lost his daughter in 1991, said “She was kind of the glue that held us all together (there were four other children). I felt I owed Art something because of what he meant to her and I got involved.” Part of the work Bob and his wife Janice perform for Heart Havens involves fundraising around the state. Heart Havens started with its first home in Virginia Beach in 1997. Eleven homes now operate. The organization’s role in a community is positive, Tate said. “They’re wonderful neighbors.”

engineering. As they shared stories of Continued from pg. 1 b their military school experiis attending The United States ences they remembered times Air Force Academy in Colorado together as they grew into the Springs, Colo., majoring in young men now in uniform. engineering. They plan to commission as Perry, the son of Chris officers to serve their country in and Sharon Perry of Ashland, the Armed Forces upon graduaearned his Eagle tion. They continas a member of ue to be involved The four attribute Troop 700 and in scouting by much of their graduated from serving as mensuccesses to Patrick Henry tors to younger hard work and High School. He scouts and in the education and support they is attending The Venture crews received in United States and The Order of Hanover County. Naval Academy the Arrow. in Annapolis, All four said Md., majoring in they attribute aerospace engineering. much of their successes to their Scaplehorn, the son of hard work and the education Ken and Wendy Scaplehorn and support they received in of Mechanicsville, earned his Hanover County. Eagle as a member of Troop Wendy Scaplehorn, speaking 521 and graduated from Atlee on behalf of the families, said, High School. He is attending “No one can be more proud of The Virginia Military Institute the accomplishments of these at Lexington, majoring in civil young men as their families.”

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Lomerson donates hair On Aug. 25, 2009, 12 year-old Sarah Lomerson had her hair cut again for Locks of Love. This is her second donation. The first was in 2005. In this photo she holds her hair with Kelly, from Hair Country.

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CELEBRATIONS | Births, Engagements, Weddings & Anniversaries

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HARPER SYDNEY SHURM born October 28, 2009 to John and Heather Shurm

John and Heather Shurm are proud to announce the birth of their daughter, Harper Sydney Shurm, born Oct. 28, 2009 at Memorial Regional Medical Center. Harper weighed 8 lbs. 7.5 oz. and was 20.5 inches long. Grandparents are Larry and Carolyn Graves of Mechanicsville and Johnny and Sylvia Shurm of Richmond. Great Grandparents are Hilton and Esther Graves of Murfreesboro, Tenn., Wanda Risner of Mt. Juliet, Tenn. and Lawrence Butler of Sandston, Va. Harper was also welcomed home by big brother Hilton.

MEGAN NICOLE LUCK and NICHOLAS ALEXANDER GOELLNER to be united in marriage in September 2010

Luck family announces daughterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s engagement Mr. and Mrs. William Luck Jr. are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Megan Nicole, to Nicholas Alexander Goellner, son of Mr. and Mrs. Roy Goellner Jr. Megan and Nick are both graduates of Lee-Davis High

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COLE ANDREW RUSNAK born July 31, 2009 to Brent and Amy Rusnak

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Jennings celebrate anniversary Mr. and Mrs. Eugene C. Jennings of Mechanicsville celebrated their 66th wedding anniversary on Dec. 28. They have two daughters, Becky

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Cole Rusnak announced Brent and Amy Rusnak of Mechanicsville are proud to announce the arrival of Cole Andrew Rusnak. He was welcomed home by big sister Reese. Cole was born on July 31, 2009 at VCU Medical

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Charles and Judy Archer celebrate 50 years of mar riage Couple wed December of ‘59 Charles and Judy Archer of Mechanicsville celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on Dec. 21, 2009. They have five children, 10 grandchildren, and two great grandchildren.

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Jones graduates from Ferrum College Kenny Jones of Mechanicsville recently was named to the Fall 2009 Dean’s List at Ferrum College. Kenny is the son of Kelly Jones-Mack. Kenny was a 2009 graduate of Lee-Davis High School where he played football. Kenny graduated with an advanced

diploma. Full-time students who receive at least a 3.4 grade point average on the 4.0 scale during the academic semester qualify for Ferrum’s Dean’s List. Ferrum College is a fouryear, private, co-educational, liberal arts college affiliated

with the United Methodist Church. Ferrrum offers a choice of nationally recognized bachelor’s degree programs at a cost well below the national average for private colleges. For more information on Ferrum, visit www. ferrum.edu.

Duncan UMC to hold Hot Topics Panel Panel to discuss Federal Clean Energy Legislation Contributed Reports news@mechlocal.com D u n c an Me m or i a l United Methodist Church in Ashland will present its next Hot Topics panel from 1 to 2:15 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 10, in the Flippo Fellowship Hall. Four panelists will discuss “Current Federal

Clean Energy Legislation.” The legislation being considered by the U.S. Congress would reduce greenhouse gas and other air pollutant emissions. The four panelists are: Joe Croce, senior vice president with the Virginia Manufacturers Association; Bill Murray, director of corporate public policy with Dominion Power; Joe Stanley, policy fellow on energy issues with the Virginia Interfaith Center for Public Policy; and J.R. Tolbert, advocate with

Environment Virginia. After their presentations, the panelists will answer questions from the audience. Robert C. Blinn, pastor at Duncan Memorial, will act as moderator. Lunch will be available for a cash donation from 12:30 to 1 p.m. For more information, call Betty Shamburger, Hot Topics team coordinator, at 883-5223. Duncan Memorial is located at 201 Henry St.

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