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A small crowd gathered in the meeting room of the Hanover County School Board for the public hearing on the proposed budget.

Pleas made to save jobs posed $191.6 million budget for fis- balance the budget. cal 2013 during a public hearing on Of the 102.2 jobs, 62.2 would be Tuesday, Jan. 17. classroom teachers. Their elimination The budget addressed a deficit of would reduce the deficit by just over Teachers and residents delivered personal pleas to save jobs on the just over $13.9 million, and eliminatsee PLEAS, pg. 4 Hanover County School Board’s pro- ing 102.2 positions was proposed to

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3 arrested in fatal shooting By Melody Kinser mkinser@mechlocal.com Three men have been arrested and charged with first-degree murder following the weekend shooting death of 16-year-old Brett A. Wells of Mechanicsville. According to Sgt. Chris R. Whitley

Via: tough decisions for BOS New chairman: supervisors must be good stewards of citizens’ money board is going to obviously have to work together, and we’re going to have to be n his second stint good stewards of the citias chairman of the zens’ money,” the Ashland Hanover County District representative said Board of Supervisors, last week. “We’re going to G. Ed Via III is realistic as the administration prepares make a lot of tough decisions in a lot of areas.” for the upcoming budget When Via became cycle. see VIA, pg. 5 “With the economy, the

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Alma Powell, left, greeted G. Ed Via III when Hanover County was recognized by America’s Promise as one of the 100 Best Communities in 2010. He served as chairman of the Board of Supervisors that year and returns to the top county position for 2012.

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New owners ‘excited’ with Brandy Hill Plaza By Melody Kinser mkinser@mechlocal.com The 68,000-square-foot Brandy Hill Plaza at 7053-7095 Mechanicsville Turnpike in Mechanicsville has been bought by an out-of-town group known as 7055 Brandy Hill Plaza LLC. Richmond-based Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer announced the agreement — with a purchase price of $3.3 million — last Wednesday. According to agent Richard

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County Fire Academy graduates 29th class The 29th Hanover County Fire Academy class graduated on Wednesday, Jan. 4, in a ceremony at Hanover High School. Eighteen recruits graduated after completing about

tions. The valedictorian of this 29th class was G. Earl Barwick, who is assigned to Station #7 (Mechanicsville Volunteer Fire Department). He finished with a grade point average of

Logan A. Stanley of Station #1 (Ashland); Jeff A. Males of Station #2 (Beaverdam); David J. Baker and Tom H. Thornton Jr. of Station #3 (Eastern Hanover); David A. Clowser and S. Lee Rose of Station #6 (Henry); R. Shane Feineis and Tiffany R. Gerau of Station #7 (Mechanicsville); John M. “Clay” Swartz of Station #9 (Rockville); and Ryan S. Socha and Matthew R. Walder of Station #11 (Farrington). Also graduating were Jamie L. Hamby of New Kent and Alexander S. Williams of Goochland. The Fire Academy curG. EARL BARWICK AND P. EDDIE MODLIN riculum represents 15 weeks Valedictorian and honor graduate of technical and leadership studies combined with physi325 hours of training and now 98.5. P. Eddie Modlin, also cally demanding and rigorous are members of the Fire/EMS of Mechanicsville Station #7, hands-on exercises. “brotherhood and sisterhood.” was recognized as the honor Firefighter I and II certiThese recruits have earned the graduate. fications allow firefighters to Also graduating were: Commonwealth of Virginia’s see ACADEMY, pg. 4 Firefighter I and II certifica- Charles D. DeNoewer II and

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Suspect assaulted victim at location on Creighton Pkwy.

Suspect assaulted victims at location on Kiwi Lane.

Suspect assaulted victim at location on Skirmish Lane.

Suspect was in possession of controlled substance on Robert Terrell Rd.

Suspect broke into location and stole items on Roosevelt Ave.

Suspect obtained items fraudulently at location on Mechanicsville Turnpike.

Unknown suspect used victim’s information without permission on Chamberlayne Rd. Suspect was found in possession of alcohol and under the age of 21 on Chamberlayne Rd.

Suspect assaulted victim at location on Ashlar Place.

Suspect assaulted victim at location on Learning Lane.

Suspect damaged property at location on Wagon Trail Lane.

Unknown suspect stole items from location on Cobbs Rd.

Suspects assaulted each other at location on Mechanicsville Turnpike.

Suspect damaged property at location on Ashcake Rd.

Suspect stole items from location on Sledds Lake Rd.

Suspect was in possession of alcohol and under the age of 21 on Mountain Rd.

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Suspect was found in possession of controlled substance on Antique Lane.

Suspect assaulted victim at location on Mechanicsville Turnpike.

Suspect assaulted victim at location on Mountain Rd.

Unknown suspect damaged property at location on Whippoorwill Rd.

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$3.6 million. Two more teachers in the family life program also would lose their jobs. Two teachers in the family life program talked extensively about their positions and urged the School Board not to eliminate two of the six teachers in their department. “Eliminating two positions would mean each teacher would go from 1,666 students to over 2,500 per teacher,” said Karen Gambriel, a family life teacher. “Family life teachers are specially trained and cover material not covered elsewhere. Sexual assault, rape, child abuse are some areas covered.” “I teach in eight schools in the county,” said Wendy Ames,

another family life teacher. “We stay with students for seven years, and my students trust me and their parents trust me.” “Let me give you a few examples of students I’ve worked with,” she continued. “I had a student come to me and said she had been raped. She needed somebody to talk to and hadn’t told her mother. She needed help. Another girl came to me upset about her boyfriend coming to visit her. As it turned out, it was an Internet relationship with a grown man from Washington state. We were able to get her out of the situation and nothing happened.” Shellie Waldron, a member and past president of the Hanover Education Association, talked about teacher cuts and the proposed addition of one student to each class to make up

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streamlining and modifying programs.” Some speakers supported the proposed budget. “You’re dealing with a very difficult budget, and I want to give my support to the superintendent’s proposed budget,” said Vern Inge, president of the Hanover Education Foundation. “Property taxes are down and money for education is down. Again, the superintendent and her staff have worked hard and I support this budget.” Matte Anderson, a Hanover businessman, also complimented the board. “I consider this administration to be first rate,” Anderson said. “Take a look at the budget. We can’t spend what you don’t have. As a member of the business community, I support this plan.”

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Chief Tommy Hicks of New Kent Fire and Rescue was the ceremony’s keynote speaker. A Hanover native, Hicks told of beginning his career in Hanover and urged the new Fire/EMS personnel to continually improve themselves. “Your training actu-

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for the teachers lost. “People’s lives are being impacted tremendously again,” Waldron said. “Adding one more student to a class can have a monumental impact on how instructional time is used and overall behavior of the glass.” Gary Baugh spoke briefly about salaries and staff. He said he didn’t see any proposed cuts in the Central Office and eliminating staff there also should be considered. He said he would like to have a private meeting with superintendent Dr. Jamelle Wil-son to discuss the issue. Dale Taylor said she wondered how a school system can run without bus drivers and teachers. “If cuts need to be made, they should be bottom to top,” said Taylor. “I think we need to look at the administration,

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chairman on Jan. 11, the vote was split 4-3. As the supervisors face budget numbers from within their own administration and those from Hanover County Public Schools, he said, “Board members are going to have to work closely together. And it’s going to take a concentrated effort by all of us.” “We’re all going to have to work together – no matter who’s chairman, because what really matters is the citizens of the county and that’s why we’re on the Board of Supervisors,” Via added. “We would certainly be remiss in our duties if we don’t work together collaboratively as a unified board as we find ourselves in tough economic times.” The Hanover County School Board has been crunching numbers, with Dr.

Jamelle Wilson, superintendent, proposing a budget of $191.6 million. No action has been taken on the proposal. Ultimately, the supervisors will determine the school district’s funding. From county government’s standpoint, Via said the administration team, under the leadership of county administrator Cecil R. “Rhu” Harris Jr., “has been in touch with the superintendent of schools and talked about some

things, but they’re still working on it, so we don’t know what the final outcome is going to be.” “Our county administrator and his department are working on the budget now and they haven’t mentioned any particulars about where cuts are going to made, but we do know that there are cuts going to be made,” Via said. “People are going to be shifted around.” “The economy has really stifled construction,” he

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continued, “especially the residential construction. All the builders I know are just not doing anything.” Via did say there would not be cuts in hours of service. “We are not going to cut back any library hours in our budget and we are not going to close any transfer stations for a day during the day.” Whatever cuts the supervisors may have to consider, he said of the library and transfer stations: “Those particular issues are not going to be on the plate.” Via also served as chairman of the Board of Supervisors in 2010. He was re-elected to his second term in November.

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OPINION | The Local Views From the editor

Budget season: BOS may face tough decisions While there can be great satisfaction in public service, one aspect that probably is difficult falls within the boundaries of making tough — and often unpopular — decisions. That could be the case facing our newly seated Hanover County Board of Supervisors. The Hanover County School Board is again considering a budget proposal that eliminates jobs. How will the supervisors respond when they receive that presentation? A letter to the editor appeared in last week’s edition from Beaverdam resident Dale Taylor questioning how the school district can operate “without bus drivers to safely deliver the students, food and sanitation services, and classroom instructors?” The letter continued, “There was not one single recommendation to cut any Central Office position, reduce some of the mega-salaries, or eliminate county-provided vehicles.” This writer has lived and worked in six different areas throughout a 37year career. With each, the cry has been the same when school system positions were eliminated. The finger is pointed toward the Central Office staff and the salaries of those employed within those walls. Will this become an issue when Dr. Jamelle Wilson presents her first budget proposal to the supervisors? Since the November election, and the change in the makeup of the Board of Supervisors, many have speculated that we will see a more fiscally conservative group. Another issue Taylor addressed was an elected School Board. Do you agree with members being appointed by the supervisors? Do you think your district is being adequately represented on the School Board? Do you ever attend a School Board meeting? Are you involved in your child’s school? What about the timing in which members are reappointed or replaced? Should it come when new supervisors take office? The questions are many, but only time will tell about the answers. Melody Kinser

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LETTERS | Reader Views dent and it is my understanding that the police will be ramping up their patrols of these crime scenes. All of the owners I have spoken with intend to press Vandalism, trespassing and theft are crimes. They are charges and demand prosecution to the fullest extent of the punishable by a fine and/or jail time. law for any and all criminals that are apprehended. As a private property owner with a big yellow message Elmer Brown board sign on my own personal property, I am writing to Mechanicsville put all of the criminal(s) on notice that you can and will see LETTERS, pg. 8 be caught if you continue to trespass on private property in the middle of the night in order to deface signs and steal American and Gadsden Flags. I have consulted with other private property sign owners The Local welcomes your signed letters to the editor on topics of and some of them have experienced the same type criminal interest to Mechanicsville residents. Letters must include your activity. address and a daytime telephone number. We reserve the right to We are now joining together to use a variety of overt edit letters. We do not guarantee that every letter received will be and covert detection strategies in order to help apprehend published. Letters reflect the opinions and positions of the writers these criminals. and not The Mechanicsville Local. One of the overt strategies is a $2,000 reward for the Send letters to: capture and conviction of any of the criminal(s) responsible The Mechanicsville Local, 6400 Mechanicsville Turnpike, for these crimes. Mechanicsville, VA 23111 Details will be posted on many signs in the near future. Fax: 730-0476 E-mail: mkinser@mechlocal.com A police report has been filed for each and every inci-

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Hope Royer, president of the General Federation of Women’s Clubs of Virginia (GFWC of Virginia), addressed the Pamunkey Woman’s Club on Monday, Jan. 16, at the Enon United Methodist Church in Mechanicsville. A resident of ManakinSabot, she announced PWC president Virginia Darnell has advanced in the Jennie Award, which honors a clubwoman from each GFWC Region “for outstanding commitment to club, community and family.” Clubs select their representative, who then competes at the state, region and national levels. Darnell is the Virginia representative and also competed in the Southeastern Region. The Jennie Award, named for the GFWC’s founder, Jane Cunningham Croly, who wrote for national newspapers under the pseudonym, “Jennie June,” “is an occasion to highlight those extraordinary clubwomen who epitomize her spirit of independence, courage and persistence in purpose through their roles as volunteers within their clubs, elsewhere in the community, and as member of a family or extended family.” The GFWC Jennie Award is the only national honor that recognizes individual members for personal excellence. It is the highest honor bestowed by GFWC. Darnell said she learned of her finalist status on her birthday in December. The 121st GFWC Annual Convention, at which time the winner will be revealed, will be held June 1417 in Charlotte, N.C. Royer also talked about projects of the state organization, including domestic violence. Before the meeting, members enjoyed a soup and salad dinner.

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2000 block of N. 28th Street in the City of Richmond were arrested on Monday. They also were charged with use of a firearm in the commission of a felony and aggravated malicious wounding. On Monday, they were incarcerated at the Pamunkey Regional Jail in Hanover County. Wells was shot Saturday night in the 7300 block of Verdi Lane, where he resided. He was a sophomore at Atlee High School. BYARS Whitley said the preliminary investigation indicates a prior arrangement was made to purchase a quantity of marijuana from the victim. However, the intention of the suspects was never to purchase the marijuana. Rather, they intended to steal it. As a result, a physical

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altercation ensued during the transaction, which led to Wells being shot once in the chest. As the suspects were fleeing the scene, an additional shot was fired, striking a second victim, a male who was taken to VCU Medical Center with a non-life-threatening injury. Whitley said he is expected to recover. “I am exceptionally proud of the exhaustive efforts of our investigative staff in resolving this case in less than 48 hours,” Col David R. Hines, sheriff, said. “They have literally worked non-stop and are to be comDRAYTON mended for their hard work and dedication. I would also like to extend my appreciation to the City of Richmond and Henrico County Police Departments for their direct assistance in furthering our investigation. Lastly, I would like to thank the community for their coop-

Thank you, Steve Sneed, for your letters to this paper expressing your rational view of life. The theists are constantly bombarding the public with their beliefs. It is a breath of

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Dorothy Tate Blake, 90, of Mechanicsville, faithful wife, mother, grandmother, and most of all, servant of our Lord Jesus Christ, went home to be with our Lord on Sunday, Jan. 15, 2012. She was known for her

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daughter, Sam “Mantha”, his son, Joe; another daughter, Iommi Bennett; brother, Robert; sisters, Dot McMillan and Lea Owens; one granddaughter; and numerous nieces and nephews. The family received visitors at the Mechanicsville Chapel of Bennett Funeral Home, 8014 Lee Davis Rd., Richard Willie Colgin, Mechanicsville, Va., on Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2012. Funeral went to be with the Lord on Jan. services will be held in the 12, 2012. He was born on June chapel Wednesday, Jan. 25, 27, 1918 to Richard Earl and Barbara Colgin, of Glen Allen, Va. 2012 at 11 a.m. He is survived by his wife, Doris; one sister, Ann Buchanan; one James L. Gardner, went brother, Clyde Colgin; four chilto be with the Lord on Jan. 13, dren, Richard “Dick” W. Colgin 2012. He is survived by his wife, Jr., Barbara L. Horne, David R. Frances Gardner of Palamentto, Colgin and Mark E. Colgin; and Fla.; brother and wife, Lewis and two stepchildren, Marty Duncan Viola Gardner of South Hill, and Robin Turner. He also has Va.; stepchildren, Terry Glass 11 grandchildren and 21 greatof Jarratt, Va., Clay and Nancy grandchildren. He retired from Butler of Orlando, Fla., Tony Reynolds Metals and was an avid and Sue Butler of Bradenton, hunter. A memorial service was Fla., Katherine Saunders of held at Hunton Baptist Church in Mechanicsville, Va., Chris Glen Allen on Saturday, Jan. 21, Thompson of Virginia, John 2012. In lieu of flowers, donations Thompson of Charles City, Va.; may be made to Hunton Baptist seven grandchildren and seven Church. great-grandchildren. Graveside services were held at Crestview Raymond Fischer, 61, of Memorial Park, South Hill, Va., on Friday, Jan. 20, 2012. Aylett, passed away at home, on Jan. 20, 2012. He is survived by his see OBITUARIES, pg. 12 ` wife, Brenda; mother, Dorothy;

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Jean Hanel Hawa, 84, of Mechanicsville, passed away peacefully Monday, Jan. 16, 2012 surrounded by her family, after a fulfilling and loving life. She is survived by children, Holly and David Wachsmuth, Bill and Sherry Hawa and Susan Hawa. She is also survived by grandchildren, Wendi and TR Brockwell, Stacy Hollins and Harold Bradley, Jeff and Niki Wachsmuth and Renee and Aaron Hirsh; great-grandchildren, Austin, Bradley, Olivia, Anna, Will, Sam and Henry; brother and sister-in-law, Joe and Annette Hawa and family; sister-in-law, Elizabeth Hawa; and many other extended family members. She was predeceased by her husband, William N. Hawa Sr; and many other loved family members. Jean was an inspiration to everyone whose life she touched. She cherished her family and friends. The family received friends Friday, Jan. 20, 2012 at the Monaghan Funeral Home, 7300 Creighton Parkway, Mechanicsville, Va., where services to celebrate her life were held Saturday, Jan. 21, 2012. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Bon Secours Hospice, 8580 Magellan Parkway, Richmond, Va. 23227, or The American Cancer Society , 4240 Park Place Ct., Glen Allen, Va. 23060.

Doris Hatton Heflebower, “Bootsie”, of Henrico, went to be with the Lord on Jan. 18, 2012. She was preceded in death by her husband of 67 years, Samuel Ellis Heflebower Jr., the love of her life; her mother, Calista Bayne Hatton; and her sister, Audrey Mae Walker. She is survived by her daughters, Doris S. Sharpe (Terry), Peggy Sue Gary (Wayne); her sons, Samuel Ellis Heflebower III “Tripp” and Paul Thomas Heflebower; eight grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren, three stepgrandchildren, seven step-great-grandchildren; her brother, Thomas E. Hatton; many nieces and nephews and a wonderful group of extended family and friends. She was a member of Hatcher Memorial Baptist Church, where she served her Lord for over 50 years. She served as deacon, director of Vacation Bible School, taught second graders in Sunday School and served on the Counting Committee. She considered it a privilege to serve her Lord and therefore, the capacities of this service are too numerous to mention. The family would like to express extreme gratitude to her wonderful caregiver at Heritage Green Assisted Living and Anne Marie Hunter

Fay Ancarrow Kelley, of Mechanicsville, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, Jan. 19, 2012. She is survived by her three daughters, Betsy Martin (Ed), Tina Reynolds (John) and Kelley Lavin (Lee); seven grandchildren, Brittany and Ryan Horn, Morgan Coleman, Dale Schakel, John Reynolds Jr., Aaron Weis and Jersey Lavin; and numerous cousins. Mrs. Kelley was a graduate of St. Patrick’s Catholic Helen Patricia Doyle James, “Pat”, 89, of Richmond, School and was employed by passed away Tuesday, Jan. 17, Chesterfield Insurers. The 2012. She was the daughter of family received friends Sunday, Jan. 22, 2012 at Bliley’s - Staples the late Michael J. and Nellie Mill Chapel, 8510 Staples Mill Keatts Doyle; and the widow Rd. A Mass of Christian Burial of Roosevelt Nathan James. She was preceded in death by was held Monday, Jan. 23, 2012 at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church. her sister, Peggy Clements, Graveside services were held at of Hamilton, Ohio. She is Holy Cross Cemetery. Memorial survived by her son, Richard James (Barbara); and a grand- contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society daughter, Kimberly James. She worked in the communi- , American Behcets Disease Association, the East Hanover cations department at MCV Volunteer Rescue Squad or from 1968 to 1987 and was Hanover Hounds K9 Team. a member of New Highland

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Upward Challenger Basketball will kick off its third season kicks on Friday, Jan. 27. The challenger division of Upward Basketball provides children with special needs the opportunity to play on an organized athletic team. “I am excited that we are starting our third season of Upward Challenger Basketball,” league coordinator Ed Berenson. “I am especially excited that we have many new families and volunteers this season.” He also said that volunteers are a key component to the program’s success, matching trained “buddies” who encourage and assist the

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players on a one to one basis through the duration of the game. “We look forward to as the season progress to see relationships form between our athletes and their Buddies.” Berenson added. “I consider it a privilege to be part of this ministry in where the players and their families have an opportunity to play organized basketball and be able to strengthen their relationship with God,” Berenson said. He also said that many of the players will be stepping onto the court as a team member of an organized sport for the first time. Games get underway at 6:30 p.m. on Fridays through March 2 at the Cool Spring Baptist Church.

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t least four school counselors will be at Atlee High School this week to talk with students who are grieving over the weekend death of a classmate. Brett A. Wells, 16, of the 7300 block of Verdi Lane was shot and killed on Saturday, Jan. 21. Another male was wounded and is expected to recover. “We have four full-time counselors that are on staff at Atlee High School who are currently handling grief counseling for those seeking it,” Dr. Carole O’Brien, director of counseling for Hanover County Public Schools, said. “If we need additional help, we have school psychologists and social workers we can call in.” Grief counseling takes place in county schools on almost a daily basis. According to O’Brien, it doesn’t have to be a major event like a student’s death to bring counselors to a school.

Every school has counselors. It might be one counselor at an elementary school and three or four at a high school. Counselors see students for personal matters like parents getting a divorce. It also might be about a family illness, death or problem. Depending on the issue, sometimes parents join the student in meeting with the counselors. Counselors stay at a school as long as they are needed. There is no formula as to how long they might be available. If needed, counselors from other schools will come to meet with students. Counselors listen and offer help and advice when it’s appropriate. The investigation into Wells’ death is ongoing. Anyone with information is asked to call the Hanover County Sheriff ’s Office at 365-6140 or the Metro Richmond Crime Stoppers at 780-1000 or text Crime Stoppers at 274637, using the key word “iTip” followed by your tip. Both methods are anonymous.

Trane representative to share technical school experiences The Hanover Center for Trades and Technology will host Technical School Night at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 2, at 10002 Learning Lane in Mechanicsville. The second annual event will give students, parents and the community the opportunity to see how technical expertise can provide a steady career with high-income potential. Experts from well-known institutions will be available to provide information and answer questions about successful careers. Matt Senters from Trane will be the guest speaker. He attended a technical school and will talk about how his experiences have helped him with his career. Technical schools that will be represented include: Advanced Technology Institute; The Art Institutes-Culinary Arts; Culinard, Culinary

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Bon Secours CEO to speak at C-Suite Conversation Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com Peter Bernard, CEO of Bon Secours Virginia, will be the guest in a C-Suite Conversation on Tuesday, Jan. 31, at University of Richmond’s Robins School of Business. C-Suite Conversations are unscripted interviews with business decision-makers in central Virginia. The series highlights challenges and opportunities of high-level executives and provides insight about balancing leadership obligations with the

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Spay/neuter services available Jessica Beath Clinic now open in old Farrington fire squad location By Jim Fields jfields@mechlocal.com Dogs and cats in Central Virginia have some new friends in Hanover County dedicated to making life better for them. The Jessica Beath Clinic in the old Farrington Volunteer Fire Squad building is now a spay/neuter clinic for dogs and cats. The clinic opened in October and is the only spay/neuter clinic between downtown Richmond and Fredericksburg. Surgical procedures are performed on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. On an average day, the clinic will perform 25 to 30 procedures, with a maximum potential of 50.

The clinic opened in October and is the only spay/neuter clinic between downtown Richmond and Fredericksburg.

Bandit’s Adoption and Rescue of K-9s (BARK) started the clinic to provide the area with accessible and affordable spay/ neuter services and to promote responsible pet ownership. A $60,000 grant from the estate of Jessica Beath provided the initial money to buy the building and establish the clinic. The clinic’s vet, Dr. Erin Barron, has been involved in high-volume spay/neuter

clinics for 12 years. “A clinic like this one helps minimize the risk to animals when they are operated on,” Barron said. “Any anesthesia or operation is a risk, but it’s very safe here. We do a wonderful job with pain relief.” At the clinic, the examination room and sterile surgical areas are behind glass walls, and the operating tables are heated stainless steel. In addition to pet owners, clients of the clinic include the animal shelters in Hanover, Henrico and Orange counties, several dog breeders and kennel operators and BARK. see SERVICES, pg. 17

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Dr. Erin Barron examines a puppy being checked in at the Jessica Beath Clinic located in the old Farrington Volunteer Fire Squad building in western Hanover County. Two glass -walled, sterile surgical areas can be seen behind Barron. The clinic is the only spay/neuter clinic between downtown Richmond and Fredericksburg.

Exhibit to spotlight county Nature photographers’ works to be displayed at Montpelier center

Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com “Discovering Hanover: The Art of Hanover County” will be presented Jan. 26 through Feb. 29 at Gallery Flux at 307B England St. in Ashland. An opening reception will be held from 6 to 8:30 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 26. The showing will celebrate the strength and diversity of the Hanover art community, with a mixed media, juried exhibition of works produced by artists living and working in Hanover County. The exhibition is juried by Sally Bowring of VCU. Hugh Joyce, gallery owner and principal, along with gallery director Nissa Lipowitz, reached out to all Hanover artists and received a diverse body of work that will be for sale at the show.

Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com he Montpelier Center for Arts & Education will present “In Our Gallery” Feb. 1 through 28, featuring award-winning nature photographers Bill and Linda Lane. A free opening reception, which provides the opportunity to meet the artists, will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 3. Bark Dog photos by Peggy Childress also will be on display. The Lanes are native Virginians who live in Montpelier. They are published and have been conducting workshops together for more than18 years, 10 of those years include workshops for the commonwealth of Virginia as a way to help promote the state parks. Bill has more than 30 years of experience in photography and has been featured in numerous publications. His photography

Photo submitted by Hugh Joyce

Gallery Flux in Ashland will present “Discovering Hanover: The Art of Hanover County” Jan. 26 through Feb. 29.

The exhibition showcases art work ranging from clay, sculpture, mixed media collage, quilting, photography and paintings. Gallery hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday.

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Joyce said Gallery Flux has a goal of bringing a high-end fine art gallery to Ashland in the style of New York City’s Soho Spaces. For more information, call 752-3540 or visit www.galleryflux.com.

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“In Our Gallery,” featuring the photographs of Bill and Linda Lane of Montpelier, will open on Wednesday, Feb. 1.

took a significant leap after he won the Sierra Club’s National Photography Contest. The Lanes’ website is www.lanephotoworkshops.com. The Montpelier Center is located at 17205 Mountain Rd. in Montpelier. For more information, call 883-7378 or go to www.montpeliercenter.org.

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bass clarinet; Ryan Tignor, alto saxophone; Jordan Rock, alto saxophone; Liam Silver, trumpet; Sophie Harrison, trumpet; Cassie Anderson, trumpet; Logan Evans, trumpet; Isaiah Mathews, French horn; Joseph Laux, trombone; Nicole Bradford, trombone; Jakob Schneider, trombone; Jake Thomas, tuba; Callie Robinson, mallet percussion; Morgan Webster, mallet percussion; and Jacob Adams, snare drum and mallet percussion.

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Members of the Pamunkey River Garden Club gathered to create floral arrangements for 40 area Meals on Wheels recipients in December. Greeting cards and ornaments accompanied the red and white flowers in festive holiday mugs. The Pamunkey River Garden Club is actively involved in community service. Meetings are held at 10:30 a.m. on the second Saturday of the month at the Mechanicsville Branch Library. Guests are welcome to attend. For more information, contact president Susan Blankinship at 932-3451. Shown are Blankinship, Virginia Wright and Nancy Lee Martin.

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Brunswick Stew sale to benefit St. David’s CDC Billy Moore’s Brunswick Stew will be sold on Saturday, Feb. 4, to benefit the outreach programs of the St. David’s CDC (Community Development Center) in Aylett. Cost is $7 per quart. The stew will be ready for distribution at

1 p.m. behind St. David’s Episcopal Church at 11241 West River Road. Proceeds will benefit the CornerStone Food Bank, the Free Health Clinic and the Clothes Closet. To order stew, call 7692996 and leave a message.

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HCPS seeks members for planning team Hanover County Public Schools will enter into its next long-range planning process in March. Citizens of Hanover County who are interested in becoming members of the Long-Range Planning Team may obtain an application at the main office of any county school, at the School Board office, located at 200 Berkley St. in Ashland, or on the website at www.hcps.us. Applications should be submitted no later than Wednesday, Feb. 1. Questions about the planning team can be directed to Dr. Michael Thornton, assistant superintendent for see TEAM, pg. 28

Jail staﬀ continues Christmas tradition of helping less fortunate Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com The spirit of giving was alive and well this past holiday season at the Pamunkey Regional Jail, as jail staff collected gifts, including clothing, toys and a holiday meal, to deliver Christmas week to less fortunate families in Hanover and Caroline counties and the Town of Ashland. Gift ideas are based on the requests made by the adopted families. “I was concerned this year, because everyone’s personal budgets are so tight that we might have to scale back or cancel the program this year, but the officers and employees of the jail came through in a big way. Our staff still enjoys the

opportunity to give something back,” Col. James C. Willett, CJM, the jail’s superintendent, said. This year, the typical gifts donated by staff were supplemented by several generous contributions from local businesses, such as Martin’s, Kroger, Target, JC Penney, Great Clips and Walmart that contributed to the success of the program. The Adopt-A-Family Program is just one part of a continuing effort by the Pamunkey Regional Jail to reach out to the citizens and community that it serves, and help foster a positive perception of the jail and its staff. The jail established the see JAIL, pg. 28

Save the Date

Upcoming Free Health Seminars The VCU Medical Center will be offering the following free seminars at the Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden’s Education and Library Complex, located at 1800 Lakeside Avenue. Registration is required. Free parking available. PLUS, if you come early, you can tour the gardens before the seminar for free.

Call (804) 828-0123 to reserve your spot today. February 7, 2012 | 5:30 p.m.

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Cardiovascular Health for a Long Life Join a panel of renowned experts from the VCU Pauley Heart Center as they offer tips for good heart health including controlling high blood pressure and lowering cholesterol. They will also discuss new treatments for cardiac problems and issues regarding women and heart disease.

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| Education, Business & Celebrations

Miss Hanover competition to be held Feb. 12 Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com he 2012 Miss Hanover scholarship competition will be held at 3 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 12, at the Imperial Plaza Auditorium at 1717 Bellevue Ave. in Richmond. According to the Miss Hanover Scholarship Organization and new directors Sue and Buddy Cox, contestants for Miss Hanover must be between the ages of 17 and 24. In June, Miss Hanover 2012 will advance to the Miss Virginia Scholarship Competition in Roanoke. A Little Miss Hanover Valentine Party will be held from 6:30 to 8 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 10, at the Inflatable Palace on Atlee Road for girls ages 4 through 8. The competition is solely based on personality. The girls will do crafts,

MIRANDA HARRISON Miss Hanover 2011

jump in the palace, and enjoy special refreshments. The Little Miss winner will be announced at the Miss Hanover Competition on Feb. 12, along with the appointments of Miss Hanover’s Outstanding Teen, Preteen and Junior Miss for 2012. All Miss Hanover ladies are available for local community service work and events during

their year of service. The entry forms for Miss and Little Miss contestants are available on the Miss Hanover website, www.misshanover. com. The deadline to enter is Sunday, Feb. 5. Before the Miss Hanover competition on Feb. 12, the show’s emcee, Bill Bevins, host of the Good Morning Show on Lite98 radio, and Miranda Harrison, Miss Hanover 2011, will host a “Meet and Greet” time to welcome guests, take photos, and autograph photos. Miranda is a freshman at Marshall University in West Virginia. She won a local title in West Virginia and will compete for scholarships in the Miss West Virginia competition in July.

The Miss Hanover Scholarship Program is an affiliate of the Miss Virginia and Miss America Scholarship Organization where more than $45 million is made available to more than 12,000 young women. The program is dedicated to supporting education through scholarships and enables young women to pursue their education and community service involvement. The national charity for the Miss America Organization is Children’s Miracle Network. Every contestant, locally and statewide, must raise funds and donate time to CMN. The Miss America program is the largest resource in the world for scholarship opportunities for young women.

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Sue and Buddy Cox are the new directors of the Miss Hanover Scholarship Organization.

The Miss Hanover Scholarship Program is solely funded through the generosity of the county’s residents, and local businesses and civic organizations. It is a community effort and the impact on

education and volunteerism is significant. More information and forms regarding advertising, sponsorships, donations and seat ticket sales can be found at www.misshanover.com.

Miss Mechanicsville pageant deadline nears Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com

he 2012 Miss, Junior and Little Miss Mechanicsville Pageant will be held on Saturday, March 24, at

Atlee High School. Being presented by the Miss Mechanicsville Pageant Foundation, the pageant provides an opportunity for young women to earn up to $14,000 in college scholar-

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ships, savings bonds and other prizes. Miss Mechanicsville, Junior Miss Mechanicsville and Little Miss Mechanicsville will represent the community throughout the year at local events and

fundraisers. In addition to the scholarships, proceeds are donated to a Hanover County resident or charitable organization. For more information, or to download the registration

form, go to www.missmechanicsville.org or call 490-6193 or follow on Facebook at Miss Mechanicsville Scholarship Pageant. The deadline for registration is Tuesday, Jan. 31.

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R-MC targets preschool initiative Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com The Education Department at Randolph-Macon Collegeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s chapter of Student Virginia Education Association (SVEA) is working with Hanover Preschool Initiative to support fatherhood and health education through activities that promote health education and father involvement with a football theme. The project is funded by a grant CLASS (Community Learning Through Americaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Schools) Grant from the NationalEducationAssociationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Student Program. The CLASS grant manager is Heather Brazier, a senior who is preparing to become an elementary school teacher. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I am excited the SVEA has the opportunity to promote father initiative and health education while having fun at the

same time,â&#x20AC;? Brazier said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This experience allows the chapter to become more involved locally.â&#x20AC;? Randolph-Macon Collegeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s SVEA identified Hanover Preschool Initiative as its site for a community project because it is a program for young children with a family component. SVEA members spoke with Dawn Ault, Hanover Preschool Initiative director, about areas where the SVEA might be able to assist. Ault talked about the need for activities and assistance with their Fatherhood Initiative Program, along with the promotion of health education. Chapter members suggested activity stations for children and fathers, health and activity gift bags for all kids, and healthrelated door prizes for fathers. The director readily endorsed these ideas.

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CELEBRATIONS | Births, Engagements, Weddings & Anniversaries

Marano-Wilberger announce wedding date of June 30 Mr. and Mrs. Sydney D. Marano of Mechanicsville are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Aryn Nicole Marano, to John Douglas Wilberger, son of Mr. and Mrs. John L. Wilberger of Mechanicsville. Aryn, a graduate of Hanover High School and Longwood University, works as a Kindergarten teacher at Laurel Meadow Elementary School. Doug, a graduate of Lee Davis High School and Rappahannock Community College, works as a Property Manager at Shockoe Commercial Properties. A June 30 wedding will be held at Fairmount Christian. The couple will reside in Mechanicsville.

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A Taste of Hanover returning Contributed Report The 8th Annual A Taste of Hanover, hosted by Bass Pro Shops, will be presented from 58 p.m. on Wednesday, April 25, inside Bass Pro Shops in Ashland. For the price of a ticket, attendees sample a wide variety of culinary specialties, wine and beer while enjoying live music. A Taste of Hanover benefits Hanover Arc & Hanover

Community Support Services, two nonprofits that join together to improve the quality of life for children and adults with disabilities. This year, the goal is to raise $25,000 for children and adults with disabilities. An advance ticket price of $25 (adult) and $10 (child Age 5 through 12), ($30 at the door) includes unlimited samples of food and beverages and live

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music. Tickets may be purchased at EVB Bank Ashland & Kings Charter Branches, Italian Kitchen (Mechanicsville) and online at www.hanoverarc.org. To purchase sponsorships, or participate in the event as a vendor, contact Hanover Arc at 7982400 or e-mail Sandybralley@ hanoverarc.org. The website is www.hanoverarc.org.

Hansen-Tyler tie knot On November 11, 2011 at 11 o’clock in the morning, Joshua Aaron Tyler, son of Edward “Sonny” Tyler and Melinda Krzak Tyler, and Sarah Hansen, daughter of Patricia Christian and the late Donald Helmer Hansen, were joined in holy matrimony. The ceremony took place at Bon Air Christian Church in Richmond and the Reception was held at the Richmond Omni hotel. Pastor Pete Hohmann officiated. The bride was escorted by Cy Witherow down the aisle. The now “Mrs.Tyler” wore an ivory and cream dress made of silk satin and chiffon. The dress also had antique lace details throughout. The dress was designed and handmade by the bride. The groom wore a Calvin Klein tuxedo. Jeremy HarrisMcDonnell was the man of honor. Carly Reed was the maid of honor and Ashley Woody was the matron of honor. The bridesmaids included Tara Johnson, Shannon Meadowcroft, Lauren Dawson, and Beth Mathews. All of the bridesmaids wore dresses handmade by the bride. Alex

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MR. and MRS. JOSHUA AARON TYLER the former Sarah Hansen

Armbrecht, Samantha Farr, and Lauren Vickers were the bridal assistants. Cory Tyler, the brother of the groom, was the best man. The groomsmen included Klint Radwani, Jared Shope, Bryan Bumgardner, Davin Terrell, Nelson Gosnell, and Chris Buckner. Joshua’s nephew, Zachary Tyler, was the ring bearer. Maureen Hawley, strings teacher at Stonewall Jackson

Middle School and also at Lee-Davis High School, played the music for the ceremony. Joe Enroughty and His Royal Virginians played the reception. Joshua and Sarah sang a duet of “All The Way” with the Royal Virginians during the reception as a surprise to their guests. The couple honeymooned in Cozumel, Mexico, and upon their return live in Mechanicsville.

For information on Celebrations, or to place your anniversary, birth, engagement or wedding announcement please contact David Lint at 746-1235, ext. 17. Or via email at dlint@ mediageneral.com

Jim Schroering joins county extension oﬃce Jim Schroering has been hired as the new Agriculture and Natural Resources (ANR) extension agent for Hanover County. In this role, Schroering will assist farmers, landowners and residents with their questions or concerns about soils, crops, diseases, insects, livestock, forages, forestry, conservation, local food production, marketing and sustainability. Schroering earned his bachelor’s and master’s degrees at Purdue University and brings extensive experience in farm, forestry and natural resources management. He has work experience in the forest products industry, financial management industry and in the federal government. “Hanover County has a rich agriculture heritage, and I look forward to working with the diversified producers and landowners in the county to enhance and increase the economic viability of all agricultural producers,” Schroering said. The mission of the Virginia Cooperative Extension is to enable people to improve their

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Fax submissions to calendar to 730-0476, e-mail to events@mechlocal.com, or mail to 6400 Mechanicsville Tnpk., Mechanicsville VA 23111. Deadline is 3 p.m. Friday for the following week’s issue. Calendar announcements cannot be taken by phone. We reserve the right to edit all items submitted to The Local.

Hanover Humane Society will hold a dog adoption stand at its facility at 12190 Washington Highway in Ashland from 9-12 p.m. Cat adoption stands will be held at the Mechanicsville and Virginia Center PetSmart stores from 11-3 p.m. Please visit www.hanoverhumanesociety.org for available animals and additional adoption information.

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Mechanicsville Presbyterian Church will have a Chili CookOff and River Café. Bring your favorite chili, cornbread, or cookie recipe to compete against the best cooks at MPC! Doors open at 5:30 p.m.; meal at 6 p.m.; music by the River Band at 7 p.m. Call 746-5496 for more information.

Second Half is a small group ministry for retired (and semiretired) men. It is one of over 60 small groups sponsored by Needle’s Eye Ministries in Greater Richmond. The group meets at St. Giles Presbyterian Church, 5200 Grove Ave., on the second and fourth Wednesday mornings of every month from 8:30-10 a.m. For more information, please contact Gordon Prior at 784-1978, or visit www.needleseye.org/ get.connected/small.groups.

Thursday, Jan. 26 The Hanover Lunchtime Book Club will meet in the meeting room of the Hanover Branch of the Pamunkey Regional Library to discuss the book, The Hours by Michael Cunningham at 12:30 p.m. Everyone is encouraged to bring their lunch. Beverage and dessert will be provided by the Hanover Branch Library Friend’s group. Remember to bring your lunch and bring a friend.

Saturday, Jan. 28 Family bingo at the Atlee Branch Library at 2 p.m. Play bingo with your family and win prizes. Refreshments provided the Friends of the Atlee Library. For more information call 5590654 or visit the library at 9161 Atlee Road.

The Mechanicsville-based group “The Richmond School Of Rock” will perform at the Byrd Theater 2908 W. Cary St (in the heart of Carytown) 11-3 p.m. Admission is $2. Student bands will perform an eclectic blend of the best rock music from the past, present and future. This is a family friendly event. The RSOR was featured at the 2010 Tomato Festival. More info at youtube.com/richmondschoolofrock.

Sunday, Jan. 29 Hanover Humane Society will hold a cat adoption stand at the Virginia Center PetSmart store from 2-5 p.m. Please visit www.hanoverhumanesociety.org for available animals and additional adoption information.

Thursday, Feb. 2 Salem Presbyterian Church (Studley Rd.) will hold its monthly Sing-ALong at 10 a.m. Since this is Valentine month, we will be

singing “love” hymns and the Hymn of the Month is “Love Divine, All Loves Excelling”. To conclude the program, we will “walk down memory lane” and sing some of the favorite love songs of yesteryear. Light refreshments are served. Come and bring a friend!

Friday, Feb. 3 Kidstuf is a fun 45 minute production where kids bring their parents to learn. This monthly production, coined First Fridays will be held at Atlee Community Church. It is free to the community and there will be a variety of activities to enjoy before Kidstuf beginning at 6:30 p.m. The Kidstuf theatre opens its doors at 7:15 p.m. for the production. This event unites families while providing a fun environment filled with laughter and learning. Kidstuf is a “no drop off zone”. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Atlee Community Church is located at 7171 Verdi Lane, Mechanicsville, VA 23116. You can call 730-3676 if you would like more information you can also find us at www. atleechurch.org.

Saturday, Feb. 4 The Studley Ruritan Club’s famous “Super Bowl Chili” will be available for pick up at the Studley Store/Post Office (on the corner of Studley Rd. and Williamsville Rd.) between 9-11 a.m. Order early before it sells out, and stock up your freezer for the Cold Winter ahead. The price is $7/ Quart. Proceeds go to benefit the community. Call Ronnie Gooch at 730-9786, Douglas Newcomb at 730-0570, or any Studley Ruritan Member. see CALENDAR, pg. 26 `

gling with lengthy illnesses. He is survived by his wife of Continued from pg. 10 b 59 years, Elsie N. McDearCarrie Lee Clark Mark, mon; a daughter, Mary; two sons, John and David of 73, of Heathsville, went to be with the Lord on Friday, Jan. Norfolk, Va.; five grandsons, one granddaughter, three 20, 2012. She was preceded granddaughters-in-law; and in death by her parents, daughter-in-law, Leslie; sister, Edith and Plummer Clark; Charlotte Price; and numerand a sister, Doris Goodloe. ous nieces and nephews. She is survived by her sons, Wendell graduated from the Tommy (Sharon), Paul and Allen (Laura); grandchildren, University of Richmond and was a member of their golf Ashlee (William), Austin, team. He taught at Hargrave Adam, Matt (Shannah), Military Academy, was a reChris and Natalie. She was search scientist at NASA, and a devoted Christian, loving spent many years teaching in mother, grandmother and Richmond area schools. The friend. She was a registered family would like to thank Dr. nurse, serving for over 30 years, and an ordained minis- Cappello and staff, and the Medi Home and Hospice Care ter. Carrie loved life, espeTeam who gave such loving cially cooking and fishing. care. A memorial service The family received friends was held at Lakeside Baptist Sunday, Jan. 22, 2012 at the Church Sunday, Jan. 22, 2012. Mechanicsville Chapel of Bennett Funeral Home, 8014 Lee-Davis Rd., where services Claire Monette McDougall, were held Monday, Jan. 23, 87, of Port Richey, Fla., formerly 2012. Graveside services were of Glen Allen, and St. Jerome, held at Riverview Cemetery. Quebec, Canada, died Dec. In lieu of flowers, memorial 17, 2011. She is survived contributions may be made by her husband of 64 years, to Children’s Hospital, 2924 Walter; and children, Margot Brook Rd., Richmond, Va. Louise, Susan, Robert and 23220. Carole; and granddaughter, Jamie Claire. Family celebrated her life on Saturday, Jan. Russell Wendell 21, 2012 at Messiah Lutheran McDearmon, 82, passed away at his home in Mechanics- Church, 8154 Atlee Rd., Me-

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6156 Studley Rd. from 8-9:30 a.m. The cost is $5 for adults (including Continued from pg. 24 b fish, $7) and under 12 years old Mechanicsville Community $2.50. Family limit is $14. Profits Salt Fish Breakfast will be held at go to the Heart Havens Fund (resiEnon United Methodist Church, dential housing for the mentally handicapped). For more infor-

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Cooperative Extension delivers education in the areas of agriculture and natural Continued from pg. 23 resources, family and consumer sciences, Tech and Virginia State University, to the community viability, and 4-H youth develpeople of the Commonwealth. opment to provide solutions to the probThrough a system of on-campus lems facing Virginians today. specialists and locally based educators, The Hanover County Extension Office

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meal given for Christmas holiday, the jail staff also provided a Thanksgiving meal to the families, including a turkey with all Continued from pg. 19 the trimmings. The Christmas gifts and business and operations, or Dr. meals were delivered to the Rosemarie Stocky, director of families on Dec. 22. instructional support services, at 365-4500. Information submitted by Linda M Scarborough, Hanover County Public Schools communications specialist.

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