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By Melody Kinser mkinser@mechlocal.com tlee High School valedictorian Richard “Andy” Hesse plans to apply his interest in international business and foreign language, with a goal of attending the University of Hong Kong. He leaves high school with a grade point average of 4.655. The class of 2011’s salutatorian is Andrew Catanese,

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who graduates with a 4.608 GPA. Andy, the son of Rich and Charlotte Hesse of Mechanicsville, plans to study international business as a finance major. In addition to the University of Hong Kong, he plans to attend the University of South Carolina Honors College. He serves as president

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of the Student Council Association, president of the National Honor Society, treasurer of the Class Council and vice president of the German Club. He is a member of the National Spanish Honor Society, National German Honor Society, Math Team, Show Choir (Illusion) and Raider Players. In the community, Andy is involved with Young Life. His years at Atlee, he said, have “allowed me to explore various topics and discover my love of foreign language.” The son of Michael and Anna Catanese of Mechanicsville, Andrew serves as president of the National Art Honor Society and president of the Art

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Guild at AHS. He is a member of the National Spanish Honor Society, SODA (Student Organization for

Developing Attitudes) and National Beta Club. Andrew participates in the Richmond Road Runners Club (RRRC). After graduation, he plans to attend Washington University in St. Louis, where he will study studio art. At Atlee, he said, “I tried to choose classes that see ATLEE, pg. 4 `

Lee-Davis High School’s softball team captured the Virginia High School League Group AAA state title on Saturday with a 1-0 win over Battlefield of Haymarket in Chantilly. For more on the tournament, turn to Sports on page 38.

Crossen-Powell to lead county Social Services Pageant entries, vendor Hanover County Administrator Cecil R. “Rhu” Harris Jr. has announced the appointment of Sheila Crossen-Powell to the position of director of Social Services, effective June 1. Crossen-Powell has been acting director since January. She has been with the department since 2001 as assistant director. As assistant director, she was CROSSEN-POWELL responsible for managing the “internal” functions of Hanover Social Services, including Child Welfare,

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Applications are still being accepted for the Little Miss and Tiny Miss Hanover Tomato Pageant and for vendor spaces. The pageant is scheduled for 3 p.m. on Saturday, June 25, at the Black Creek Volunteer Fire Department. Lynn Watson is the director. Participants will dress in their “Sunday best” and compete for the crown of Little Miss and Tiny Miss Hanover Tomato. No pageant dresses or makeup are permitted. Winners in each age group — Little see APPLICATIONS, pg. 8 `

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Emergency communications chief retires after 35 years Philip M. Heins has been helping people being haunted,” he recalled, with a chuckle. since he was 14 years old and volunteer- “On some of those quiet midnight shifts, ing at the Hanover Courthouse Volunteer you sometimes got the impression someone Fire Department. He has spent his adult was upstairs. You would hear books moving life with Hanover County Emergency around on the shelves upstairs and sometimes Communications, rising from dispatcher to you would hear footsteps on the stairs. If you director, the position he has held since 1983. were there by yourself, you might get a little leery.” Now, nine Back in months after those days, the helping to open emergency call a new 911 call center was part center and of the Sheriff ’s state-of-the-art Office. One day digital comin 1983, thenmu n i c at i ons Sheriff Harold system, he is E. Bradley retiring after 35 came over and years with the asked Heins to department. walk with him “It’s time to across the parkturn the reins PHILIP M. HEINS ing lot. over to someone “He appointed else,” he said. “I’m still young enough to do something else. I me director at that point,” Heins said. In 1986, think right now I just want to sit back for a supervision of the department was transferred to County Administration. couple of months and rest.” He deserves it. The new Motorola 700/800 The department has moved a couple of megahertz digital system alone was a five-year times since then. From 1995 until last sumproject that started after it was approved in the mer, when it moved into the new 911 call 2005 Bond Referendum – and that five years center, the department was located in the doesn’t include all of the pre-planning that Vaughan-Bradley Law Enforcement Building. enabled Hanover voters to know what their The director now supervises 56 full-time tax dollars would be financing. people and 10 part-time positions. It’s actually the second new emergency Under Heins’ leadership the department communications system that Heins has been has been recognized by accrediting agencies responsible for operating. He also was the direc- as among the best. tor when the county bought and installed the Last year, the department was accredited previous public safety radio system in 1990. by the International Academies of Emergency “People are amazed that I’ve been around Dispatch (IAED) as an Emergency Fire for putting in two new radio systems,” Heins Dispatch Center of Excellence. That made said. “But it actually helped me a lot. I learned Hanover the 14th Emergency Dispatch Center so much from the first time, that the second in the world to be awarded this accreditation. time was easier.” In 2008, the department became the 123rd When he started as a dispatcher in 1976, agency in the world to be accredited as an the department was located in the basement Emergency Medical Dispatch (EMD) Center of the Hanover branch of the Pamunkey of Excellence by the IAED. Regional Library. The department had only Heins also has been a leader individunine full-time employees. Things were quieter ally in his profession. In 2010, he was named then – sometimes too quiet, in fact. see HEINS, pg. 4 ` “There was a lot of talk about that building

5 NEIGHBORS Community pulls together to help victims of last week’s fire.

9 COMMUNITY World War II veterans take center stage with special trip to D.C.

42 SPORTS Challengers find triumph at Atlee.

ALSO… Incident Reports........3 Letters to the editor...6 Obituaries ..........10-12 Celebrations ........... 29 Calendar ................. 32 TV grids..............34-36

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Unknown suspect(s) stole items at location on Atlee Rd.

May 27 X

Suspect used victimâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s information without permission on Patrick Henry Rd.

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Suspect assaulted victim at location on Atlee Rd.

Suspect assaulted victim at location on Cudlipp Ave.

Unknown suspect(s) stole items at location on Lewistown Rd.

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Unknown suspect(s) stole item at location on Mountain Rd.

Suspect assaulted victim at location on Epps Rd.

May 26 X

Unknown suspect(s) stole items at location on Beaver Dam Rd. Person was fatally injured in a motor vehicle accident on Mechanicsville Turnpike. Unknown suspect(s) damaged property at location on Left Flank Rd.

Suspect assaulted victim at location on Brandy Creek Dr.

Suspect forged and uttered check at location on Academy Dr.

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Communications Center Leader of the Year by the Virginia Chapter of the Association of Public Safety Communications Officials (APCO). He is a past president of both APCO and the Virginia Chapter of the National Emergency Number Association (NENA) and has remained very active in both organizations. He currently serves on the Virginia APCO Board of Directors, the State Interoperability Radio System Board, co-chairs the Region 1 RPAC-I Committee, and is a gubernatorial appointee to the Virginia 911 Wireless Board. Last month, the Virginia Chapter of APCO presented Heins with the Melinda Bramley Lifetime Achievement Award.” He received a standing ovation as he received the award. On May 25, the Board of Supervisors recognized and thanked Heins for his service to the county. The resolution noted that Heins “has always been willing to share his skills,

abilities and knowledge with coworkers, user agencies and local area jurisdictions to ensure the public safety emergency communications profession was recognized as an essential part of the public safety community and that it operated at a very high and proficient level.” In future years, the department will present a new award – the Philip M. Heins Dedication to Duty Award – to those officers who receive the most recognition cards from their peers during the previous year. Heins’ photo also will be displayed in the new 911 call center with his motto: “My number one priority is and always will be customer service.” At a retirement reception held in his honor on May 25, Heins was recognized by many officials, including County Administrator Cecil R. “Rhu” Harris Jr., Assistant County Administrator Jim Taylor, Sheriff David R. Hines, Fire/ EMS Chief Fred Crosby and Ashland Police Chief Doug Goodman. Representatives from the

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Child Protective Services, Adult Protective Services and Benefit Eligibility. She has been active in the development of part of the county’s Human Services Strategic Plan. Crossen-Powell came to Hanover Social Services from the City of Richmond, where she was acting manager of Child and Family Services. She also was instrumental in the creation of the city’s “second responder” program, in which social workers are stationed in police precincts so that they can more quickly respond to situations involving domestic abuse. “I’m very excited about Sheila CrossenPowell becoming the department’s director,” Harris said. “She not only has great experience but has a tremendous passion

ATLEE Continued from pg. 1 b

were interesting and challenging. The IB (International

Virginia Chapter of APCO also honored him, along with members of his staff. All talked about how he was always an unselfish and helpful “team player” with other departments and a mentor to his own staff. “Phil has been the ultimate professional in leading our emergency communications operations, everything from his statewide leadership to the multiple successes with the two new radio systems we’ve implemented,” Harris said. “His demand that customer service be first and foremost just exemplifies the kind of employee leadership that we encourage here in Hanover County. We will miss him a great deal.” “Phil Heins has put his heart and soul into Hanover County Emergency Communications for the last 35 years,” Taylor said. “He has helped us to build a state-of-the-art radio system, a dedicated and modern facility, and a highly professional team of officers. Most people do not realize how technically complex this business is, and

for delivering quality services to the residents of Hanover County.” “I’m really excited about this opportunity to serve,” Crossen-Powell said. “We face some challenges. We don’t know what the impacts of health care reform will have on us. Our food stamp participation has risen from about 40 percent to 90 percent in the last couple of years. Almost every month we are seeing new clients that we’ve never seen before. But the fun thing is the opening of our Bell Creek offices in June. This will be a great convenience for citizens who live in the eastern part of the county.” In mid-June, the county is expected to open Social Services and Community Services offices in Bell Creek. Those using Social Services benefits programs (such as Medicaid, Temporary Assistance of Needy Families and food stamps) will be able to

Baccalaureate) program offered the opportunity to pursue classes I enjoyed.” “Having subjects I enjoyed helped me to work hard,” he

it has been amazing to see Phil bring all of the pieces together. We will miss Phil’s knowledge and experience, but mostly we’ll miss his personal attributes. Phil has a heart of gold, he’s a consummate professional, and he has dedicated his life to making Hanover County a safer community.” A life-long resident of Hanover County, Heins is a life member of the Courthouse Volunteer Fire Company, where his public service began back in 1969. He served as both president and chief at Station #5 over his three decades of service and received the Firefighter of the Year and Fire Department Distinguished Service awards. “I’m going to miss a lot of it,” Heins saids. “I’ll miss the challenges. I’ll miss the people. I won’t miss the headaches.” “I just hope I’m leaving it a little bit better than when I found it,” he said. There’s no doubt about that. Information submitted by Tom Harris, Hanover County public information officer.

use those offices. Crossen-Powell and her husband Dwight have lived in Hanover County for 26 years and have six rescue animals. She received her doctorate in counseling from William & Mary, her master’s in administration of justice from Virginia Commonwealth University and her undergraduate degree in history from William & Mary. She is a Nationally Board Certified Counselor, a member of the International City/County Management Association (ICMA) and has been a U.S. Senate Productivity and Quality Award (SPQA) examiner. She replaces Donna T. Douglas, who was appointed by Gov. Bob McDonnell as deputy commissioner for the Virginia Department of Social Services earlier this year.

added. Looking ahead, Andrew said, “I hope to study art and continue my studies in a graduate program.”

Art isn’t his only interest as he prepares for higher education. “I will also run track and cross country at Washington University.”

Highlander Place fire accidental GO GREEN Fire/EMS oďŹ&#x192;cials: teamwork was the key in battling last weekâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s blaze By Jim Fields jfields@mechlocal.com The fire that destroyed one home and heavily damaged another in the Travellerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Run Subdivision of Mechanicsville on Monday, June 6, has been ruled accidental, according to Battalion Chief Fire Marshall Chris Slemp. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The fire started in the garage,â&#x20AC;? Slemp said on Friday. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It most likely started in a Ford F-150 pickup truck that was being worked on. I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have a specific cause, and when I do the paperwork, the cause will be listed as undetermined.â&#x20AC;? The smoke from the fire was visible from downtown Richmond, and the manner in which firefighters battled the blaze was a good example of how teamwork can make the difference. Last Wednesday at Hanover Station 5, Chief of Fire and EMS Fred Crosby, Chief of Operations Robert Phipps and Battalion Commander William Jones talked about the fire. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We had a lot of things go right in fighting that fire,â&#x20AC;? Crosby said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;To begin with, only eight minutes elapsed from the time we were dispatched until we started pumping water on the fire. If you add in the three minutes it took from the time the original 911 call came until we were dispatched, it took us only 11 minutes to start pumping water.â&#x20AC;? The house at 7340 Highlander Place, owned by Nicki and Derek Jeter, was where

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Accolades continue for retiring schools chief On Saturday, Stewart D. Roberson will perform one of the most rewarding responsibilities as superintendent of Hanover County Public School when he bestows diplomas upon members of the class of 2011. The impact he has had on our school district will be examined in-depth in our June 29 edition, which will include a special supplement dedicated to him. As he prepares to retire (at least as HCPS superintendent), he continues to receive honors, including — and this is very significant — the Stewart D. Roberson Scholarship, which has been established by the Hanover Education Foundation. The scholarship will be managed by the HEF. What is particularly noteworthy about the scholarship is the fact that 100 percent of all proceeds will benefit those who teach, lead and care for our county’s school children. Yes, you read right: It is a scholarship designed for Hanover County. The Education Foundation’s goal is to continue with Roberson’s goal of training and professional development needs. If you would like to donate, checks may be made payable to Hanover Education Foundation and mailed to Hanover County Public Schools, c/o Hanover Education Foundation, P.O. Box 1297, Ashland VA 23005. A dinner to celebrate the scholarship was held Thursday evening at Randolph-Macon College. Hundreds turned out to wish Roberson well and support this new educational investment.

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Congratulations to not only Dr. Jamelle S. Wilson, In a moment of reflection, after some fun prom picture but to the Hanover School Board, for her appointment as taking, I was reminiscing about June 2006. I just finished Hanover’s new school superintendent. photos for the eighth grade dance, my son Kyle and friends Clearly, based on her accomplishments and passion for were off to dinner, and we “uncool” parents were allowed the children, the best choice was made! It is sad that the letsee LETTERS, pg. 8 ` ter written by Grayson Jennings (June 1, 2011) exemplifies the mindset of many set-in-their-ways individuals. Here a woman of great experience and background is slighted and deemed unqualified, not due to lack of credentials, but because she chooses to not live in the past. The Local welcomes your signed letters to the editor on topics of It is possible to accept historic fact as actions unchangeinterest to Mechanicsville residents. Letters must include your able, however, to make that past a theme for the present is address and a daytime telephone number. We reserve the right to shallow thinking. What of the doctors, policemen, firemen edit letters. We do not guarantee that every letter received will be and others that also did not attend? Are they also unqualipublished. Letters reflect the opinions and positions of the writers fied? and not The Mechanicsville Local. If Mr. Jennings would like to dwell in the past, I suggest reading the Bible to gain some enlightenment. Send letters to: Just in case, I’m sure Dr. Wilson will provide her birth The Mechanicsville Local, 6400 Mechanicsville Turnpike, certificate if asked. Mechanicsville, VA 23111 Badger Garner Fax: 730-0476 E-mail: mkinser@mechlocal.com Mechanicsville

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MPO tells supervisors future transportation plan By Jim Fields jfields@mechlocal.com Specific projects were not addressed, but a presentation from the Richmond Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) on Regional Transportation Priority Projects to the Hanover County Board of Supervisors did deal with a Long Range Transportation Plan for 2035. Starting in July and for the remainder of 2011, the MPO will identify projects that would fall under its direction. Once projects are identified, from January through May 2012, approval of financing for projects will be secured. Approved projects also will be reviewed to make sure they meet air quality and environmental standards. From June to August 2012, the MPO adopts the approved projects. The board was urged to move quickly to define projects they would like to get on the list. The board also heard a brief report from Bob Crum, execu-

tive director of the Richmond Regional Planning District, discussing a survey concerning what citizens in and around Richmond thought about various topics. “We had 85 meeting and talked with over 3,500 people,” Crum said. “You are going to be very pleased with what Hanover County residents had to say. Hanover County scored extremely high on all of the quality of life questions on the survey.” The board delayed a vote on a proposed 3 percent increase for fiscal 2012 cash proffers. Currently, the cash proffer in the county is $19,503; the

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million dollars to raise my kids anywhere else! Continued from pg. 6 b Danette Fulk to eat food at the restaurant Mechanicsville next door. I had the opportunity to meet Stewart Roberson that evening. I went home that night “flying high” because life was so good! This submission is in We had been living in response to the letter submitted Hanover for two years, my kids by Jennifer Tyree in last week’s were settled, happy and my old- Local chastising Hanover High est was heading to Atlee High School baseball head coach School. He had a great group Charlie Dragum. of friends and his future was First, I would like to tremendously bright! make a general commentary. I have lived in many places. Somewhere along the way, perMy kids have attended school sonal accountability vanished in New Jersey, Illinois and now from our national conscience. Mechanicsville, Va. When something does not We could not have chosen a go exactly as we planned, we better place to finishing raising are quick to blame the person our children! beside us or the person inI am so grateful for the won- charge instead of finding the derful people and especially the nearest mirror to take a long, wonderful schools! hard look at ourselves. Kyle graduated last year and Additionally, we seem to Shannon graduates this year. have lost our stomach for the They are attending college and truth. Emily will be in eightth grade Instead of striving for veracnext year. ity, our rhetoric and attitude is Thanks to people like concerned with the most politiStewart Roberson and all the cal correct solution, and what is educators in Hanover, our kids most “fair.” have a great foundation and What kind of message does great hope for their future. it send to our young men and He dedicated many years to women when we are always the education of your children. shifting blame and seeking to Please don’t forget to thank reward subpar performance? him. I have known Coach Back to today! Life is still Dragum for more than 10 years, soooo good! since he came to Atlee High Congratulations to all the School during my junior year graduates in Hanover County. for his first head coaching posiA few more tears, great laughs tion. and many moments of joy as In my two years playing we send off another group of for him, I learned the rewards seniors! Go forth and make new of hard work, the invaluable memories! nature of personal accountabilThank you, Dr. Roberson; ity, and the necessity of respectthank you, Hanover. ing my superiors. P.S. You couldn’t pay me a After my high school playing

days were over, Coach Dragum did everything in his power to help me play at the collegiate level. Because of his tireless efforts, I had the opportunity to play college baseball at William & Mary, which became one of the most rewarding experiences of my life. However, I never would have had that opportunity, or been adequately prepared to take advantage of it, had it not been for Coach Dragum. Ever since I left his program, Coach Dragum has been a constant part of my life: calling to see how I was doing in school, checking on how my family is doing, asking me to come back and work with the kids, and inviting me to come see his teams play in district, regional and state games. Contrary to Jennifer’s assertion, former players are not only important to Coach Dragum, they are essential to the success of his “program.” I would bet that Coach Dragum could not tell you how many wins or losses he has in his coaching career. His program is not defined by wins and losses, but by shaping his players into young men prepared to take the next step in their lives. He is a man of integrity who runs his program fairly and with the primary goal of getting the most out of each young man that he coaches. Coach Dragum is more proud to hear of former players getting their degree, getting married, or having a child of their own than he would ever be about the number of wins those players contributed. High school sports serve an important function in the lives

the stage at Pole Green Park in Mechanicsville. Continued from pg. 1 b Entry fee for the pageant is Miss, 3 and 4, and Tiny Miss, $50 and is limited to Hanover 5 to 7 — will be announced at County residents. Pageant appli11 a.m. on Saturday, July 9, on cations can be found at www.

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of our young men and women. Ideally, they should be microcosms of the real world that teach them hard work, accountability, and respect. Within that scheme, high school coaches are just an extension of the classroom, teachers on the playing field that mold teenagers into young men and women ready to take the next step in their life. In my life, there was no better coach and teacher than Charlie Dragum. The students, parents, faculty and administration at Hanover High School are lucky to have him. Seth Saunders, J.D., M.B.A. Mount Pleasant, S.C.

Responding to coach letter In response to Jennifer Tyree’s entry: The statements made by Mrs. Tyree could not be further from the truth about Coach Charlie Dragum and the Hanover High School baseball program. I played for Coach Dragum the first two years Hanover High School was opened and several years prior to that. He is responsible for one of the most successful, respected and professionally run high school baseball programs in the state of Virginia. I think I speak for a large majority of the Hanover High School alumni, who have had the pleasure to play for and get to know Coach Dragum, when I say that he has made a positive impact on many young people’s lives throughout his teaching and coaching career. With all due respect to Mrs. see LETTERS, pg. 13 `

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lunch. The day allowed for picnicking. The main reason for the trip was the next stop. The WWII Memorial was beautiful, educational and a longawaited symbol to those in WWII. U.S. Rep. Wittman, Va.-1, met the group and thanked them for their service. Honor Flight founder Earl Morse also was at the memorial and gave a rousing speech honoring these heroes. The final stop for the day was the Marine Museum at Quantico. The veterans and guardians were greeted by Marines, the Blue Star families and Marine JROTC units. They were able to tour the museum and had dinner in the mess hall. The trip back to Mechanicsville was quiet in reflection of the day and time gone by. This trip would not be possible without the support of the community. Many gave monetary donations and of their time. Mechanicsville Girl Scouts and the Atlee Key Club were instrumental in getting everyone breakfast and honor. A special thank you to Trust Care, for donating 20 wheelchairs, at the last minute for use on a long day. Another trip is being planned for Oct. 22. WWII veterans or guardians who are interested in participating can contact Honor Flight Historic Triangle Virginia at 877-424-8387 or online at www.hhonorflightHTVA. org. Information submitted by Dana K. Rivera, MSW, director of social services, Sitter & Barfoot Veterans Care Center.

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sister-in-law, Mildred Center Gilmer, and her children, Continued from pg. 11 b Amanjot Khara, D.D.S., P.C. Meriwether, Elizabeth, Burt 804-559-5808 and Meg, and their families Payment Plans & Special Discounts Available back from the Congo and live in the Atlanta, Georgia Friendly, Gentle and Caring Atmosphere which she collected over the area. Mrs. Gilmer was precedOver 15 Years Experience! years. Ruth was always ready ed in death by her parents, her 6372 Mechanicsville Turnpike, Suite 106 • In Cherrydale ofﬁce park to go on a trip with her family brother, John Newton Smith; Emergencies and Walk-ins Welcome or friends. She traveled with and her sister, Betty Anne Now accepting Medicaid her sister or other family Smith. The family received members to points all over the visitors at Woodward Funeral United States. In 1991, with Home, 200 Fredericksburg her brother Russell, his wife, Ave., Louisa, on Thursday, New Homes Margie, and daughter-in-law, June 9, 2011. A graveside serCindy, she visited her birth vice was held Friday, June 10, Lots place, Mutoto, as they joined 2011 at Hillcrest Cemetery, in the celebration of the 100th three miles west of Louisa on Available anniversary of the African 2,100 square feet with 2-car garage Route 33. A memorial service $ 67,000 Presbyterian Congo Mission. at Louisa Baptist Church $ 239,950 In 1994 and 1995, she travfollowed. The service will be Prices eled to Guam and Iwo Jima followed by a reception at the Start with her husband, John, and church. For those who would at in 2000 to Alaska with her prefer to do so, a gift may be $ 139,000 daughters and granddaughmade in Ruth Gilmer’s name ters. She enjoyed traveling by to the Fund for the Brazil train and collecting toy trains, Mission Trip in care of Louisa King William Commerce Park Zoning B2 – 1 to 4 acre lots and participated with her Baptist Church, P.O. Box Great opportunity to own a Commercial building lot in a growing business park. Tons of new husband in the Virginia Train 552, Louisa, Virginia 23093. 804-339-5408 housing nearby. Too many permitted uses to name! Medical Offices, Auto or Boat, School or rhonda-martin@comcast.net Collectors Club. Mrs. Gilmer Online guestbook available at Nursery! Possible owner financing. is survived by her husband, www.woodwardfuneral.com. John B. Gilmer; son, John B. Gilmer Jr. and his wife, Cindy Lucille Luck, 101, of MeM. Gilmer, of Forty Fort, chanicsville, went to be with Pa.; daughters, Patsy Gilmer the Lord on June 8, 2011. She Crawley and Susan Gilmer was the widow of William L. West and her husband, Larry “Lem” Luck and a life memWest, of Chesterfield County; ber of Salem Presbyterian and son, Charles Russell Church. She is survived by Gilmer and his wife, Mirian her niece, Laura S. Newcomb; Gilmer, also of Chesterfield nephew, Beverly L. Stevens; County. Mrs. Gilmer has six great- nephews, Wade, Jimmy grandchildren. Ginny Grey Lee (Paige), Clay (Becky) lives with her husband, Lt. Robbie (Cindy) Newcomb; Steven Grey, USN, in Salinas, great-niece, Gayle Stevens California. James A. Crawley, Todd; great-great-nieces, Melissa R. West, Michael P. Michelle Newcomb Truitt, West, Patrick G. Crawley and Sara Beth Newcomb, Kayla Stephen G. West, are all resiTodd and Macie Newcomb; dents of Chesterfield County. great-great-nephews, J.R. Mirian’s children, Mesthy and Newcomb and Drew NewJayson, also look to Ruth as comb; great-great-great-niece, their grandmother. Also sur- Alexis Truitt; great-greatviving is her brother, Russell great-nephew, Stephen Truitt; M. Smith of Alexandria, and and a host of other family and his sons, Rusty, Theron and friends, including Perry, Billy Jay, and their families. Lynn and Randy Beasley. The famGilmer Guilford of Louisa ily received friends on Friday, is a surviving sister-in-law. June 10, 2011 at the MechanHer daughter, Lynn, lives in icsville Chapel of Bennett Ashland; and sons, Billy and Funeral Home, 8014 Lee-DaMike, also live in Louisa. Her vis Rd., where services were

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held Saturday, June 11, 2011. Graveside services were held at Walnut Grove Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Salem Presbyterian Church, P.O. Box 35, Studley, Va. 23162. The family would like to thank Henrico Health Care for the excellent care of Mrs. Luck.

Valerie Orzeck and husband, Joe, Cynthia Levesque and husband, Louis, and Robert and wife, Sheryl; grandchildren, Emily Mignano, Melissa and Michael Orzeck, Matthew Levesque, Amy and Allison Mayo. Sharon will be fondly missed by her Bridge buddies and members of First United Methodist Church in Pasadena, Calif. Graveside George Temple Martin, services will be held at 11 a.m. 89, of Mechanicsville, went to Wednesday, June 15, 2011 at Forest Lawn Cemetery, Richbe with the Lord on Sunday, June 12, 2011. He was the son mond. Reception to follow. of the late Leonard and Letha In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to your favorite Mathews Martin and was preceded in death by his wife, military veterans support organization. Arrangements Mary H. Martin. Mr. Martin was a longtime Mechanicsville by Monaghan Funeral Home, farmer and a lifetime member Mechanicsville. of Gethsemane Church of Christ. He is survived by Walter W. Neagle Sr., his sisters, Pearl Martin and “Billy”, 75, of Glen Allen, Emma Heath; sister-in-law, passed away peacefully TuesMildred Martin; and a numday, June 7, 2011 at his home ber of nieces and nephews, with his family by his side afgreat-nieces and great-neph- ter a brief illness. He founded ews and great- great-nieces Neagle’s Auto Service in 1961 and great- great-nephews. and was a member of A. A. The family received friends C. A. He was preceded in on Tuesday, June 14, 2011 at death by his beloved wife and the Mechanicsville Chapel of partner in life for 50 years, Bennett Funeral Home, 8014 Dorothy Newsome Neagle. Lee-Davis Rd., where funeral He is survived by his five services will be held Wednes- children, Walter W. Neagle Jr., day, June 15, 2011 at 11 a.m. Charles A. “Andy” Neagle and Graveside services will be his wife, Tina, Joseph “Joe” held at Gethsemane Church M. Neagle, Joan George-Sipe of Christ Cemetery. In lieu of and her husband, Kenny and flowers, memorial contribuMarvin E. “Eddie” Neagle and tions may be made to East his wife, Robbie; 13 grandHanover Volunteer Rescue children, eight great-grandSquad, P.O. Box 454 Mechan- children, his two brothers, icsville, Va. 23111. George L. Neagle and his wife, Maxine and Joseph O. Neagle and his wife, Madeline; two Sharon Smith Mayo, sisters, Rosemary Lowry and formerly of Richmond, Linda McGhee; a brother-inpassed away June 4, 2011. law, Donald A. Newsome; a Born on Nov. 4, 1932, in special friend, Beverly Darnell Carrboro, North Carolina, and numerous nieces and she was predeceased by her nephews. The family received parents, Floyd and Texanna; friends Thursday, June 9, and brother, F.A. Smith. She graduated from John Marshall 2011 at Bliley’s - Staples Mill, 8510 Staples Mill Rd. A Mass High in 1950. On June 21, of Christian Burial was held 1952, she was married to Friday, June 10, 2011 at Our her husband, Dailey. She is survived by her husband of see OBITUARIES, pg. 30 ` 58 years, Dailey; children,

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Tyree, High School baseball is not the same as “Little League teams, All Star teams, AAU teams, Showcase and in the wooden bat league.” Having played all of these sanctions along with high school and college baseball, I have been fortunate enough to play for many coaches (good and bad). Coach Charlie Dragum is head over heels the most professional and caring baseball coach I have ever had the pleasure to play under. Coach Charlie Dragum and the Hanover High School baseball program will continue to succeed, and will remain one of the most successful and well respected programs in the state of Virginia despite Mrs. Tyree’s false accusations. Now would be a good time for the Hawk Family to pull together and support Coach Dragum. Kevin Davis Hanover

Criticism unwarranted Grayson Jennings’ letter regarding the new superintendent, Dr. Jamelle Wilson, is filled with unwarranted criticism. Mr. Jennings’ criticism of Dr. Wilson, even before she serves a single day as superintendent, is nothing more than a personal vendetta. His outrage over her hiring is not based on her educational, experiential or leadership credentials. Rather, it is based on an experience that his organization had with her six years ago. Since the outcome of that experience was not in his favor, Mr. Jennings’ criticism is nothing more than an attempt to settle a personal score. Dr. Wilson served on an advisory panel that listened to his organization pitch an idea for an event to be held on public land. (Yes, the people do own that land, Mr. Jennings, but we, the people, also acknowl-

edge the legal authority of local government to make decisions regarding its use.) He suggests that Dr. Wilson, single-handedly, denied his group’s wish to use the name “Dixie Days” for the event. Logic and facts dismiss his claims. First, advisory panels are what the name states: a group of people who provide advice. Dr. Wilson may have been in opposition to Mr. Jennings’ proposals, but, in the end, she was only one person on a panel. The advisory panel could have voted to side with Mr. Jennings, but the panel rejected his ideas. Furthermore, advisory panels only provide advice to a group that has the authority to render a final decision. This group of decision-makers ultimately voted against Mr. Jennings’ requests. These events occurred six years ago. Mr. Jennings is basing his criticism of Dr. Wilson’s hiring exclusively on this single see LETTERS, pg. 15 `

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BCVFD celebrates new station By Jim Fields jfields@mechlocal.com A promise made years ago became a reality Friday evening with the ribbon cutting to officially open the state-of-the-art Black Creek Fire Station. “I want to publicly thank Hanover County Administrator Rhu Harris for making tonight possible,” said Elton Wade, Board of Supervisors representative for the Cold Harbor District the new station serves. “For years, a lot of people thought we didn’t need a fire station in this district. When Rhu Harris became county administrator, he came to me and promised that someday the county would build us a firehouse. Tonight is the culmination of work by him and many, many others.” Harris complimented the community for the way it protects itself. “The folks in Black

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ment responded, they had no trouble getting to the scene. “Soon after we arrived and started pumping water, a crowd started to gather,” Crosby said. “By the time our second units arrived, there were cars parked on both sides of the street, and they had trouble getting in. We had to get police to find the car owners and move them so our equipment could get to the fire, and then we had to have help finding hydrants to hook up to.” Once all of the emergency equipment was in place, fighting the fire became a matter of execution. “We had 25 firefighters on the scene and they all did their jobs extremely well,” Jones added. “We have a crew that comes to take care of the firefighters and their needs when

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Black Creek Volunteer Fire Department members cut the ribbon on Friday at their new station.

Creek have pulled together for such a long time,” he said. “Neighbors pulled together as a community to support and protect each other with a volunteer fire system. The county is so proud we can provide them a station that will allow them to continue that tradition far into the future.” The old station was built in 1968. “We’ve needed a new fire station for at least 15 years,” said Black Creek Volunteer Fire Department Chief Lee Metz.” We waited a long time, and as we got more and bigger equipwe are at a fire. They provide food, water and aid for the firefighters. At this fire, the neighbors even brought water and ice to the scene. We only had one firefighter who had to be treated for heat. He was treated at the scene and actually returned to fight the fire.” Two other things that went right involved smoke detectors and the quick actions of a neighbor. “Both homes that had fire damage had working fire detectors,” Phipps added. “The house at 7344 Highlander Place suffered some minor damage in that a few of the vinyl siding tiles started to melt,” Slemp said. “The homeowner [Dan McGinnis] got a garden hose and started spraying his house and did a good job preventing more serious damage to it.” The Traveller’s Run Home Owners Association has started

ment, the need became more pressing.” One of the problems the Black Creek faces almost every time the fire department answers a call is access to water. “We’re in a very rural area here, and there aren’t a lot of hydrants we can hook up to for water,” Metz said. “We have a 2009 engine that carries 750 gallons of water and a 2003 tanker that carries 3,000 gallons. That’s enough water to put out most small fires. If we get a big one, we have to have help, and we’ll probably be there all night long.”

Metz has been a member of the Black Creek Volunteer Fire Department for 35 years. As chief, he said he’s at the station every night. Members of the Black Creek VFD welcomed guests, including firemen and EMS personnel from other county stations. “We’re so pleased to see this station open,” Hanover Fire/ EMS Battalion Chief Willie Jones said. “The people in this area have waited so long for this station. Their old station was outdated and just didn’t meet their needs. Hopefully, this new station will serve them for a long time.”

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This was the scene on Tuesday, June 7, following a Monday night fire at 7340 Highlander Place in the Traveller’s Run subdvision of Mechanicsville.

a program to help the families. Jim Hurtubise, association president, is heading up the effort and suggests gift cards, in any denomination, be donated. The cards will be given to the families, allowing them to start

purchasing necessities they need. Gift cards and donations can be sent to: The Sharps and Jeters, c/o Jim Hurtubise, Traveller’s Run Home Owners Association, P.O. Box 1174, Mechanicsville, VA 23111.

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experience. His outrage sounds more like a personal vendetta than a rational review of her credentials. Mr. Jennings is not satisfied with being critical of the new superintended. He uses her hiring to take a simplistic swipe at all “so-called educators.” In error, he claims that teachers “pick and choose which history they want to teach,” so long as it agrees with their personal beliefs. It appears that he has chosen to not pay attention to the history of public education in Virginia. In 1997, Virginia began to implement its Standards of Learning (SOLs). These stan-

dards lay out in precise detail what students should be taught in math, language arts, science and social studies. As a result, teachers no longer “pick and choose” what to teach, the state has already mandated to them what to teach. These standards were created by boards of teachers, administrators, parents, business groups and community leaders. In other words, every stakeholder, including Mr. Jennings’ organization, can be involved in the creation and continuing evolution of the SOLs. It is quite simple to educate yourself on what is being taught to Virginia’s public school students concerning the Civil War: Visit the Virginia Department of Education website and access

the social studies standards. If, after reading, you are not satisfied with the content of the curriculum as it pertains to As the 2010-2011 school the American Civil War, your year comes to a close, I wish to criticisms and accusations of recognize a great teacher and “political correctness” are most constructive if they are directed friend to his students, Kerry to the state. see LETTERS, pg. 17 ` Claiming that teachers “pick and choose” what history to teach is simply a false, misleading statement. Criticisms of public officials have more credence after the official creates a record of policy decisions. Until then, Mr. Jennings’ outrage over the hiring of Dr. Wilson is unwarranted and nothing more than petty, personal politics. J.R. Hinos Mechanicsville

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Three local students were honored at the Catholic Daughter of Church of the Redeemer’s annual Scholarship Reception. They are Mallory Kowar, who attends Atlee High School and is still deciding between two college choices; William Castelvecchi. who attends Lee-Davis High School and will attend Virginia Tech; and Mary Kate Herrity, who attends Atlee High School and will attend Virginia Tech in the fall. Scholarship chair Delores Dufour said she wished all entries could have won because so many deserving students had applied. Parents and CDA member enjoyed a reception after the awards ceremony.

Home gardening series to present ‘Landscaping I’ Hanover Master Gardeners will offer “Landscaping I” on Saturday, June 18, as the second topic in its Home Gardening Series. The class will be held from 9 to 11 a.m. at the Department of Social Services seminar room at the Human Services Complex at 12304 Washington Highway in Ashland. Participants will learn tips for designing and planning the home landscape, as well as strategies for improving existing landscapes. The second part of the topic, “Landscaping II,” to be offered on Sept. 17, will deal with plant choices, cultural practices and pest management strategies. All classes are free and open to the public. For more information and to register, citizens may contact the Hanover County Extension Office at 752-4310 or pbland52@vt.edu.

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Bischoff. Unfortunately, Mr. Bischoff is retiring from teaching K-12 this year due to financial cutbacks in the Hanover County school system. Mr. Bischoff has been Hanover County’s instructor of industrial technology, a trade school class taught at the Hanover Center for Trades and Technology. The man that Mr. Bischoff is makes him a role model for young men and women. He is a man with an exemplary work ethic, and he defines “living up to responsibilities” in all of his endeavors. He cares deeply about the well-being of his students and the community. It is not just his character, though, that makes him a great teacher. Among his many fine qualities is his unique ability to engage his students and to take teaching to a new level. Throughout the school year, in his instruction of the machining and welding class

units, he encouraged critical thinking among his students and demonstrated to them the power and importance of the individual as a part of a team in the workplace. Hanover County has definitely been blessed with awesome teachers such as Mr. Bischoff, but, unfortunately, some times they are taken for granted. This is unfortunate, and I discussed this with my peers. As the saying goes, “You don’t realize how good something is till it’s gone.” We hope that someday both students and adults will appreciate teachers while they have them. In the words of Hanover High physics teacher and robotics team mentor, Daniel Bartels, “Why can’t that day be today?” So, I would like to ask

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Cheeley receives Telecommunicator of Year award Kathy Cheeley of the Hanover County Department of Emergency Communications has been named Telecommunicator of the Year by the Virginia Chapter of APCO (Association of Public Safety Communications Officials). “I was in a state of complete shock,” Cheeley said. “I’m honored to have won this award and it was wonderful to share

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She is the fifth Hanover County communications officer to win APCO’s “Telecommunicator of the Year” award. Amanda Parrish won the award in 2009, Dawn Drewry in 2002, Anita Howard in 2001 and Jeff Flournoy in 1998. APCO’s criteria for Telecommunicator of the Year include demonstrating professionalism and willingness to improve personal knowledge of the profession and share with others and displaying exceptional courage, foresight, faithfulness and perseverance in the highest tradition of public safety service. APCO is the largest network of public safety officials in the world and has chapters and affiliates in all 50 states plus Australia, Canada, the Caribbean and the United Kingdom. The Virginia Chapter lists more than 16,000 members.

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Kathy Cheeley of the Hanover County Department of Emergency Communications has been named Telecommunicator of the Year by the Virginia Chapter of the Association of Public Safety Communications Officials (APCO).

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Sarah Farrar, social studies, Lee-Davis High School; Jennifer Berg, grade 6 mathematics, Oak Knoll Middle School; Jarrod Peters, mathematics, Patrick Henry High School; Rachel Scheitrum, physics, Patrick Henry High School; and Janea Mines, Standards of Learning (SOL) support coach, Rural Point Elementary School. Resignations/retirements â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Cyndee Blount, principal, South Anna Elementary School; Judith McKinney, senior teacher-CSA case manager, Central Services;

Karen Bedall, special education, Chickahominy Middle School; Jana Burch, gifted and talented, Chickahominy Middle School; Susan Evenson, grade 6 social studies, Chickahominy Middle School; Karen Kusterer, grade 4, Cool Spring Elementary School; Ashley Hinkle, grade 2, Elmont Elementary School; Joseph Henderson, automotive systems C&T, Hanover High School; Carter Lyons, grade 4, Laurel Meadow Elementary School; Kelly Wiltshire, grade 1, Laurel Meadow Elementary School; Kathryn Facemire,

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for reappointment at a public hearing Wednesday night. John F. Axselle III and Earl J. Hunter Jr. requested the Board of Supervisors grant them four more years to serve as representatives of the Beaverdam and Henry districts, respectively. Axselle currently serves as School Board chair. They were the only two candidates nominated during the hearing. The supervisors will vote on the nominations at their June 22 meeting. Jeremy Slayton of Media General News Service contributed to this report.

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Salem Presbyterian wins Louise McComb Award Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com Salem Presbyterian Church on Studley Road has been chosen as the first winner of the Louise McComb Award, presented by the Union Presbyterian Seminary in Richmond. This award is given to congregations that are creatively meeting vital Christian Education needs of older adults in the church and/or community. The award includes a check for $1,000 and was given to the church in recognition of the Salem “Sing-A-Long” program. In July 2009, Pastor Sandi Shaner and director of music Karen Westbrook decided to promote a program that included music and fellowship opportunities for senior adults and those who are available in the mornings. They decided to invite other small churches in the area, who also are lacking in similar programs, to be involved.

This monthly “Sing-A-Long,” which will celebrate its two-year anniversary this summer, has grown into an exciting ministry of Christian outreach, education and fellowship. The first Thursday of each month at 10 a.m. up to 45 folks representing as many as 16 different churches of all denominations meet at Salem to sing along. Each program features a “Hymn of the Month” and attendees learn about the origin of the hymn, the life of the composer and/or poet and their faith journey, and are made more aware of the scriptures through singing the hymns. At appropriate times of the year secular songs also are included. There is also an opportunity each month to celebrate birthdays and special occasions in the life of participants and their home congregations. A time of fellowship and light refreshments follows each “Sing-A-Long,” which allows a time to get better acquainted.

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Julia Grubbs, center, an eighth grader at Oak Knoll Middle School, competed in the USA Gymnastics’ sanctioned Virginia All Star State Championship meet in Stafford on May 22. She took first place overall with a total score of 37.225 in the 14-year-old division. She was a member of the Oak Knoll Middle School Gymnastics’ team sixth through eightth grades and is an active gymnast at All American Gymnastics in Ashland. She is shown with her coaches Becky Swords, left, and Sandra Hemler, right.

Hanover Fire/EMS had to make two rescues on separate days of counselors from Camp Hanover as an overnight on the North Anna River turned into a nightmare. On Thursday, 18 counselors were dropped off near Route 30 on the North Anna River. They were supposed to spend the night on the river and then be picked up Friday on the Pamunkey River near U.S. 301. “Two of the counselors became sick Thursday night and we had to go pick them up,” Hanover Fire and EMS Battalion Chief Willie Jones said. “We had no idea after that we’d be back less than a day later.” The problem, according to see RESCUE, pg. 23 `

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ReeseStrong to sponsoring cornhole, music The ReeseStrong Foundation will sponsor Cornhole and Rock ’n’ Roll at 11 a.m. and 8 p.m. on Saturday, June 25, at Marty’s Grill on U.S. 301 in Mechanicsville. The event, will feature a 64team cornhole tournament and five local bands performing. “Last year, our cornhole tournament raised a lot of money for ReeseStrong,” Kristin Mudd, one of the organizers, said. “This year, we have added more teams and live music. We are expecting several hundred people to attend throughout the day, and we look forward to making this a yearly event.” ReeseStrong and Michael Cohan, owner of Riverbound Cafe and Marty’s Grill, are partnering for several events. According to its website, http://www.reesestrong.org/, the Foundation “is dedicated to helping families stay strong in the battle against childhood cancer.” It is inspired by its namesake, Julia “Reese” Klauer, who was diagnosed with a brain tumor in January 2009.

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College of Virginia, where she worked in clinical pathology and surgical research. She later was named laboratory supervisor at St. Elizabeth Hospital. Rescue work later became Continued from pg. 20 b a passion for Rawls, and she volunteered at East Hanover Jones, is that the area of the Pamunkey River Rescue Squad for 25 years, the where the group was is very shallow. “Instead of paddling their canoes, they were last 10 as a paramedic. in the water, walking and carrying them,” he said. “They had poor hydration and two suffered from heat stroke and one had a seizure. We had to For information about Medflight two to local hospitals and transported our Celebrations page, two more by ambulance to local hospitals. All call David Lint at of the remaining members of the group were 746-1235, ext. 17, treated for hydration at the site.” Hanover authorities were alerted about 11 or e-mail dlint@mediageneral.com a.m. Friday that several counselors had become seriously ill.

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“Members of the group didn’t know where they were on the North Anna,” said Jones. “We had to track them by their cell phones.” A helicopter was sent to pinpoint their locations. “We had to take our crews three-quarters of a mile down a hay field and find a point where we could actually get them out of the river,” said Jones. “We had to work our way down to the river and actually haul them up in ropes and baskets. A couple of them couldn’t walk.” The Hanover rescue team pulled the counselors out of the river on farm property off Old Ridge Road. . Camp Hanover is owned and operated by Presbytery of the James, which is based in Mechanicsville.

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June 15, 2011

The Comcast Foundation, founded in 1999 to provide charitable support to its local communities and to empower and enrich lives, is awarding 53 Virginia high school seniors — including three from Mechanicsville — scholarships through its annual Leaders and Achievers Scholarship Program. Local recipients are: Hye-Jin Kim of Atlee High School; Anar Panjwani of LeeDavis High School; and Cameron Rose of Hanover High School. The program, one of the Comcast Foundation’s signature community investment programs, recognizes students’ leadership skills, academic achievement and commitment to community service. Comcast was joined by Kenneth Cuccinelli, Attorney General of the Commonwealth of Virginia, to recognize the students at a special event held at the Virginia State Capitol in Richmond. Fifty-two of the Leaders and Achievers recipients received $1,000 scholarships and Theodore Flowers of Potomac Falls High School in Sterling was awarded a $10,000 Comcast Founders Scholarship,

instituted in honor of Ralph J. Roberts, themselves and our state.” “Comcast is focused on giving back to founder and chairman emeritus of Comcast Corporation, for a total of $62,000 awarded our communities and providing our youth with opportunities for personal growth and professional success,” Tom Coughlin, “Comcast is focused regional senior vice president, said. “We on giving back to our are pleased to recognize these outstanding communities and students for their achievements and wish providing our youth them the best of luck as they pursue their dreams.” with opportunities for The Comcast Leaders and Achievers® personal growth and Scholarship Program provides one-time professional success.” $1,000 scholarships to students who strive TOM COUGHLIN to achieve their potential, who are catalysts Regional senior vice president for positive change in their communities, who are involved in their schools, and who serve as models for their fellow students. to Virginia students this year. The philosophy behind the program is After a prize drawing, five students also to give young people every opportunity to were given an iPad to use at college. “These students serve as role models for be prepared for the future, to engage youth other young people across the state, and we in their communities, and to demonstrate thank them for their hard work and contri- the importance of civic involvement and butions to their communities,” Cuccinelli the value placed on civic involvement by said. “I am grateful to Comcast for provid- the business community. Since the program’s inception there have ing these students, our future leaders, with the help they need and deserve to continue been more than 15,000 scholarship winners their education and create bright futures for totaling more than $15.4 million.

The Parsons’ Cause to premiere Saturday The Parsons’ Cause Foundation Inc. will present free public performances of The Parsons’ Cause — Prelude to Revolution this summer on the following dates: June 18, July 2, July 16, July 30 and Aug. 13. The performances will get under way at 11 a.m. at the historic Hanover Courthouse (U.S. 301/ Hanover Courthouse Road). In 1763, in a court case known as The Parsons’ Cause, which took place in the same courthouse, Patrick

Henry was thrust into the forefront of Colonial legal and political circles by challenging the authority of the Church of England and the King of England. Audience members are encouraged to participate by assuming roles as jurors, parsons, parties to the case, or gentleman justices. For more information, visit www.parsonscause.org or call 837-4900. Information submitted by The Parsons’ Cause Foundation Inc.

Hanover Tavern to present Ron Moody, The Centaurs For about four years, the nonprofit Hanover Tavern Foundation has been hosting the Harmony in Hanover concert series, bringing the Tavern alive with music from the area’s most respected and sought out musicians. On Friday, June 17, the series continues with its second concert of the year, featuring Ron Moody and The Centaurs. The popular band presents five decades of rock and soul. The event will feature barbecue, grilled foods, pasta salad and cold drinks available for purchase from the Hanover Tavern Restaurant and Pub and a silent auction with viewing

and bidding starting at 6 p.m. Proceeds from Harmony in Hanover support the Foundation’s mission to restore, preserve and utilize Hanover Tavern as an historic, educational, community and cultural resource center. Tickets are $10 and children under 10 are free. They may be reserved by calling 537-5050. Tickets also can be purchased at the door before the event. Doors open at 6 p.m. and music starts at 7 p.m. For more information, visit www.hanovertavern.org. Information submitted by Austin Howlett, associate director, Hanover Tavern Foundation.

Birthday surprise Photos submitted by Leslie Fleming

Emily Anne Fleming, who was recently diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes, had a very special surprise for her fifth birthday: Miss Virginia USA 2011 Nikki Poteet came to Emily’s dance class at The Dance Company in Mechanicsville. Miss Virginia USA signed autographs and talked to the girls about her recent graduation from Virginia Commonwealth University with a master’s degree in mechanical and nuclear engineering. She also talked about her hobbies and her position with Dominion Power as a nuclear engineer. Emily’s mother, Leslie, said, “The girls were thrilled to meet her and she stayed to watch their class recital practice. She offered to come back and give Emily some pageant runway tips after she returns from competing in the Miss USA Pageant.”

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Hanover Ruritan Club celebrates 75 years Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com The Hanover Ruritan Club celebrated its 75th Anniversary on May 17. Chartered on May 19, 1936, it was the 23rd chartered club in the Ruritan National organization. As the first club in Hanover County, it has been privileged to sponsor five other Ruritan clubs in the area. Special guests at the anniversary celebration were Ruritan National President Jayson Duncan, Ruritan National Director Karen Pallette, District Governor Sewell Rowley, Lieutenant District Governor Mike Morrison and Zone Governor Tom Foster. The club was honored as

Photos submitted by Gordon Johnson

In the photo at left, Del. Christopher K. Peace, left, R-97; presented a proclamation to the Hanover Ruritan Club, which recently celebrated its 75th Anniversary. He is shown with Paul Hirsh and Rorger Mitchell. Above, Jayson Duncan, left, Ruritan National President; welcomes new members Marcia Kirby, Ray Keath and Windy Minter to the local club.

Jayson installed three of the club’s newest members and gave a short but inspiring speech. Also as part of the celebration, 145 club members and guests enjoyed a catered meal by IK Catering. Later, attendees enjoyed a

video presentation outlining the major accomplishments of the club and its members, including installing lights on the Lee-Davis High School football field, working farms for farmers in the area that were hurt or sick, buying and run-

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ning bus transportation from Mechanicsville to Richmond during World War II, sponsoring members to FFA National Conventions and construction of a 31-foot circulation desk at the Mechanicsville Library. At the conclusion of the event, Del. Chris Peace presented a proclamation from the Virginia House of Delegates outlining and honoring the accomplishments of the club. Two of the club’s major fundraising events are the Steak N NEW LOGO... NEW BUILDING & LOCATION... SAME GREAT COMPANY!

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CELEBRATIONS | Births, Engagements, Weddings & Anniversaries

Elliott-Cohan announce September wedding plans Mr. and Mrs. James Elliott of Mechanicsville are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter Miss Chama T. Elliott to Mr. Michael L. Cohan. Mr. Cohan is the son of Mrs. Sandra Cohan and the late Mr. Martin Cohan of Richmond. Miss Elliott is the Granddaughter of Mrs. Dorothy Ashley and the late Mr. Sonny Ashley of King and Queen; as well as the late Mr. and Mrs. James Elliott of Stevensville. Mr. Cohan is the grandson of the late Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin Dinetz and the late Mr. and Mrs. Morris Cohan, all of Brooklyn, N.Y. Miss Elliott is a 2005 graduate of Hanover High School. She received her Bachelor of Arts in Accounting from Randolph Macon College in 2009 and went on to receive her Master of Accountancy CHAMA T. ELLIOTT and MICHAEL L. COHAN to be married September 2011 from the University of Richmond in 2010. She is currently studying for the J.R Tucker High School. He is in Mechanicsville. CPA exam. the owner of Riverbound Café A September 2011 Wedding Mr. Cohan is a graduate of and Marty’s Grill, both located is planned in Glenn Allen.

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360 Coin Laundry & Cleaners 7040 Mechanicsville Tpke

301 BP 9159 Chamaberlayne Road

Han Co Admin Bldg 7516 County Complex Road

BB & T - Lee Davis 7016 Mechanicsville Tpke

Atlee Branch Library 9161 Atlee Road

Hanover Co Sheriff’s Office 7522 County Complex Road

BB & T - Mech 8074 Mechanicsville Tpke

EVB (Kings Charter) 9495 Charter Gate Drive

Houndstooth Restaurant 13271 Hanover Courthouse Rd

Covenant Woods 7090 Covenant Woods Dr.

Hogg Professional Building 9137 Chamberlayne Road

Pamunkey Regional Jail 7240 Courtland Farm Road

Colonial Pharmacy 7510 Mechanicsville Tpke.

La Bella Hair Design 9369 Atlee Road, Ste 3105

Wickham Bldg 7515 County Complex Road

EVB Bank (Mechanicsville) 8123 Mechanicsville Tpke.

Nacho Mamas 7610 Left Flank Road

EVB Bank (Old Church) 4241 Mechanicsville Tpke.

Owens and Minor 9120 Lockwood Blvd

Hanover Cleaners 8092 Mechanicsville Tpke.

Padows Deli 8161 Atlee Road

Hanover Health & Rehab 8139 Lee Davis Road

The Dance Company 8324 Bell Creek Road, Ste

Hometown Realty 7240 Lee Davis Rd, Suite 200

Valero (Atlee & Sliding Hill Rds.) 10030 Sliding Hill Road

Long & Foster 6150 Mechanicsville Tpke Mechanicsville Drug 8077 Mechanicsville Tpke. Mech Local Lobby 6400 Mechanicsville Tpke

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MANQUIN 23106 M & M Pizza - B&P Station 1418 Richmond-Tappahannock Hwy. 360 Hardware & Rental 625 Richmond-Tappahannock Hwy

KING WILLIAM 23086 Rennie’s Texaco/KWm 5033 Richmond-Tappahannock Hwy. Valero (King William) 12132 King William Road

UPS Store 8005 C Creighton Parkway

One Stop Market 2185 Richmond-Tappahannock Hwy.

Village Bank 6127 Mechanicsville Tpke.

Valero Atlee & Meadowbridge 8188 Atlee Road West Store 4225 Mechanicsville Tpke.

Cross Brothers Grocery 107 South Center Street

McLeans Restaurant 10372 Leadbetter Road Rite Aid 607 England Street Sheetz/Ashland 12341 N. Washington Hwy. Sheetz/Leadbetter Dr 10037 Sliding Hill Road

Martins 7324 Bell Creek Road

Village Bank (Old Mech) 8051 Mechanicsville Tpke.

Ashland Visitor Ctr 112 N. Washington Hwy.

Henry Clay Shopping Center Rt. 54

Parkway Restaurant 7211 Stonewall Parkway Shoneys 7137 Mechanicsville Tpke.

Ashland Coffee & Tea 100 N Railroad Ave.

Han Community Svc 12300 Washington Hwy.

Lee Davis B & P 7051 Mechanicsville Tpke. Lee Davis Pharmacy 7023 Lee Park Road

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Skateland 516 N. Washington Hwy.

GLEN ALLEN 23059 Green Top Sporting Goods 10193 Washinghton Highway Hill City Chop House 10099 Brook Road Bank Essex/Va Ctr 9951 Brook Road

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Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, 8200 Woodman Rd., Richmond, Va. 23228. Graveside services followed at Signal Hill Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association or the American Cancer Society.

Casie L. Rhodes, 30, of Hanover, went to be with

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the Lord on Tuesday, June 7, 2011. She is survived by her son, Greyson R. Rhodes; father, Ronald R. Toombs; mother, Sharon C. Haynes and her husband, Stuart E. Haynes ll; and sister, Jane Shannon Toombs. Services will be private.

Edith Amburn Vaughan, age 92, of Ashland, died Monday, June 6, 2011. She was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas R. Vaughan and her sister, Bertie A. Harris. She is

Unknown suspect(s) stole items at location on Richfood Rd.

Suspect violated a protective order on Clover Hill Dr.

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8014 Lee-Davis Road, Mechanicsville • 746-8665 www.bennettfuneralhomes.com 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 the four beautiful chapels located throughout the Richmond area: centrally located on Cutshaw Avenue in the city, on Broad Street Road past Innsbrook, on Ashbrook Parkway 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 pre-planning consultation.

Suspect used victim’s vehicle without permission on Newman Dr. Suspect was in possession of alcohol and under 21 on Shady Grove Rd. Suspects assaulted each other at location on Little Joselyn Dr.

Joyce D. Washington, of Mechanicsville, formerly of Durham, N.C., died June 6, 2011. Remains rest at Scott’s Funeral Home, 115 E. Brookland Park Blvd. Funeral notice later.

Suspect assaulted victim at location on Ashcake Rd.

Suspect stole items at location on Trainham Rd.

Suspect was in possession of a controlled substance on Sliding Hill Rd.

Unknown suspect stole item at location on Washington Hwy.

Suspect was in possession of alcohol and under the age of 21 on Mechanicsville Turnpike.

Suspect endangered a juvenile at location on Mechanicsville Turnpike.

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Suspect stole item at location on Theme Park Way.

VerLander graduates from ODU

dence Christian Church, Ashland. Graveside services followed in the church cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Independence Christian Church Memorial Fund, 14023 Independence Road, Ashland, Va. 23005.

survived by her sons, Thomas E. Vaughan and Robert N. Vaughan; also four grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, all of Ashland; three sisters and one brother, Mary A. McKenzie, L. Roy Amburn Sr., of Ashland, Edna A. Cameron of Richmond and Emma Lou A. Steman of Texas; and numerous nieces and nephews. The family received friends Tuesday, June 7, 2011 at Bliley’s - Staples Mill, 8510 Staples Mill Road. A funeral service were held Wednesday, June 8, 2011 at the Indepen-

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Suspect stole items at location on Mechanicsville Turnpike.

PFC Jones graduates

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Charles D. Morehead, President and General Manager, stands next to the portrait of Alphonso Winston Bennett, Founder-President 1897-1933. Now in its second Century, with 114 years of operation, Bennett Funeral Home continues its quality service in a compassionate local atmosphere.

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Lauren VerLander, a 2007 graduate of Lee Davis High School recently graduated from Old Dominion University with a Bachelor of Science degree.

PFC James Jones graduated from boot camp and engineer school at Ft. Leanwood, Mo. on May 20, 2011. PFC Jones is now stationed at Ft. Campbell, Ky. James is the son of Sharon Miller and is the fiancé of Sara Austin.

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CALENDAR | News, Updates & Listings 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.

Wednesday, June 15 Hanover Humane Society will hold a veterinary Wellness Clinic at its facility at 12190 Washington Highway in

Ashland. The clinic provides routine vaccines, heartworm testing, and other preventive services. The clinic does not treat sick or injured animals. The clinic begins at 4 p.m. and concludes at 5:45 p.m. No appointments. Please visit www. hanoverhumanesociety.org for more information. Lakeside American Legion Classic Country Dance featuring Country time with Amy Ladd will be held from 8-10:30 p.m. $7 per person you do not have to be a member to attend. The event is located at 1401

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Hilliard Rd. Richmond, Va. For at 7 p.m. at their Rescue Squad more information please call Building, 203 Duncan Street in Ashland (23005). This 938-5146. Fundraiser will help with our Children’s Home Society operating costs, the purchase of Virginia will hold a ribbon of medical supplies and volcutting ceremony to celebrate unteer training needs. Doors the addition of a garden to the open at 6 p.m. Cost is $20 for 15 front yard of its headquarters on games. Prizes/winnings based Fitzhugh Avenue in Richmond. on game sales. A snack bar is Girl Scout Troop 876 from available. No smoking or alcoChester created the Celebration hol allowed. All children must Garden in May. Ten girls, a be accompanied by a parent. troop leader, several mothers Any questions may be directed and one grandmother who is to Nancy Baughan 798-7792. a master gardener spent one Parking is available at the rear Saturday planting the garden. of our building, on Hanover The garden includes 15 different Avenue, and on Duncan Street varieties of perennials as well by the town hall. as handmade wooden flowers that represent adopted children. New Song Church presents Special thanks to designer Joyce Doug Hallock in concert at 7 Rae, landscaper James Rae, car- p.m. at 7450 Colt’s Neck Road penter Andrew Nelson, as well in Mechanicsville. Please join as Lowe’s and Home Depot. The us to be inspired by his music ribbon cutting will take place at and his powerful message on 6 p.m. at 4200 Fitzhugh Avenue. “Addiction, Salvation, Recovery.” Guests will enjoy cookies and For more information, please lemonade. For details, contact call 559-6064 or email us at Jan Gray at jan@chsva.org or by churchoffice@newsongumc. calling 353-0191. org. Everyone is welcome! Friday Night Kids Club kicks off another Summer Spectacular at Walnut Grove Church. Children ages 4 – grade 5 are welcome from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. on Friday nights this summer. Tonight: Splashapalooza; bring your bathing suit, bring a towel and prepare to get wet. Parents: Drop your kids off at 7046 Cold Friday, June 17 Harbor Rd. - for more info call Family Movie Matinee at the 746-5081 or visit www.walnutMechanicsville Branch Library grovebaptist.com. at 3 p.m. Cool off inside with a great family movie at the library. Movie, Munchies, and More Refreshments provided by the for Teens at the Mechanicsville Friends of the Mechanicsville Branch Library at 5:30 p.m. Library. For more information Bring a friend and cool off inside call 746-9615 or visit the library with a great movie at the library. at 7461 Sherwood Crossing Refreshments provided by the Place. Friends of the Mechanicsville

Thursday, June 16

Mechanicsville TEA Party meeting, at 7 p.m. at 8493 New Bethesda Road, Mechanicsville, VA 23116 (old fire station #3). Hope to see you there. For more information visit www.mechanicsvilleteaparty.com.

Winn’s Baptist Church will be host for a gospel music concert at 7 p.m. Ministering to us with their music will be Calvary’s Mercy and Lifting Spirits. Winn’s is located at 12320 Winns Church Road, Glen Allen. A love offering will be taken. For more information call 798-5512, 798-5513, 7986179 or Carlton at 651-4544.

Saturday, June 18 The Parsons’ Cause Foundation, Inc., will present free public performances of The Parsons’ Cause--Prelude to Revolution this summer on the following dates: June 18, July 2, July 16, July 30, and August 13. The performances will commence at 11 a.m. at the historic Hanover Courthouse (Rt. 301/Hanover Courthouse Road). In 1763, in a court case known as The Parsons’ Cause, which took place in the same courthouse, Patrick Henry was thrust into the forefront of Colonial legal and political circles by challenging the authority of the Church of England and the King of England. Audience members are encouraged to participate by assuming roles as jurors, parsons, parties to the case, or gentleman justices. See www.parsonscause. org or call 837-4900 for more information. 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.

www.hanoverhumanesociety. org for available animals and additional adoption information.

Monday, June 20 Computer Basics I Class at the Mechanicsville Branch Library at 9 a.m. Interested in learning how to use a computer? We can help! Find out about the parts of a computer, learn how to use a mouse, begin to explore and search the Internet, and set up an e-mail account. Class size is limited. Call 746-9615 to sign up. For more information call 746-9615 or visit the library at 7461 Sherwood Crossing Place. Now accepting registrations for UPWARD Fall Soccer, open to children ages 4 (as of Sept. 1) through 6th grade. Saturday games are Sept. 24 - Oct. 29 at Broadus Memorial Baptist Church. Cost is $75 if registering before July 3 ($95 if registering between July 4Aug. 6). Fee includes soccer jersey, shorts and socks. Register online at www.upwardhanover.org. Sponsored in partnership with Cool Spring Baptist Church.

Tuesday, June 21 “Amazing Tales around the Campfire” at the Atlee Branch Library at 10:30 a.m. Sing songs and share stories around a “campfire” at this special Storytime. For more information call 559-0654 or visit the library at 9161 Atlee Road.

Caregiver Educational Forum presented by the Hanover Adult Center. The forum will be held from 5:30 p.m.-7 p.m. This month’s topic will be “Care Finders: Finding Good Care of All Types in Your Community.” Nancy Lentz, Family Care Coordinatior Sunday, June 19 from the Greater Richmond Hanover Humane Society Library. For more information The Ashland Volunteer call 746-9615 or visit the library will hold a cat adoption stand Alzheimer’s Association will be Rescue Squad will hold Bingo at 7461 Sherwood Crossing at the Virginia Center PetSmart the presenter. Monthly Caregiver Games, A Charitable Fundraiser Place. store from 2-5 p.m. Please visit see CALENDAR, pg. 33 `

CALENDAR Continued from pg. 32 b

Educational Forums are free and open to the public and are held on the third Tuesday of each month at 7231 Stonewall Parkway, Mechanicsville, VA. For more information, please call 746-0743. Hanover republican women’s club celebrates their 28th year! Check out Hrwomen.com for details or email msulser@ hotmail.com.

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Thursday, June 23 “Happy Birthday, America!” at the Mechanicsville Branch Library at 7 p.m. Celebrate our country’s birthday with stories, songs, crafts, and a snack at this special Storytime. Refreshments provided by the Friends of the Mechanicsville Library. For more information call 7469615 or visit the library at 7461 Sherwood Crossing Place.

Friday, June 24 Wednesday, June 22 There will be an ID Theft meeting at Covenant Woods Community Center from 3-4 p.m. Did you miss out on taking the 12 hour course on Fraud Prevention held at Covenant Woods in March? Since that program was such a huge success, we wanted to offer a shorter 3-part series on all the major areas of fraud. The first session will be on ID Theft. You will learn how citizens have been taken advantage of, and how we as individuals can help reduce, if not eliminate, the chances for us to become victims, whether it is reducing the opportunities by phone, mail, email, sweepstakes, shopping, credit cards, etc. In August, we will offer a program on Medicare and Secondary Insurance Fraud; and in September, learn about Charity and Telemarketing Fraud. Don’t miss out– learn to be pro-active in preventing yourself from becoming a victim of fraud. The program is free to attend but please RSVP by calling 569-4277. The Testifying Toastmasters meet at 6:30 p.m. at Hanover Church of the Nazarene on the second and fourth Wednesdays of the month. Toastmasters is an international organization that trains in the art of public speaking and leadership skills. For more information, please

Pedro Arruza, head football coach at Randolph-Macon College, announces he and his staff are offering a Youth Football Camp. The Youth Camp is being held on the campus of RandolphMacon College on Monday June 20-June 24. The camp will run each day from 10– 12 p.m. Campers entering grades 1st – 8th are encouraged to register. Each camper will be provided with a T-shirt and instruction from the Randolph-Macon College football staff. Further information can be found on the Randolph-Macon College football website. McKendree United Methodist Church Golf Tournament, First annual ‘Tee up fore growth’ Golf Tournament, 1 p.m. at Queenfield Golf Club in Manquin. 28 team limit; $280 per team, $70 per person. All are welcome. We also have openings for Sponsors. Call Donna Haynes 855-4743 or Donna Townsend 769-1366. Friday Night Kids Club is jumping into summer. Parents: Drop your kids off at Walnut Grove Church. Children ages 4 – grade 5 are welcome from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Come jump in the moonbounce tonight at 7046 Cold Harbor Road – it’s a free event. For more info call 7465081 or visit www.walnutgrovebaptist.com.

Saturday, June 25

Sunday, June 26

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.

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.

Holy Cross Lutheran Church is renting spaces for a Church/Community Yard sale from 8-2 p.m. Spaces are 10’X15’ and are $15 each. You must provide your own table. Please contact Ellen Johnson at 798-6937 to rent a space. Funds raised through this sale will support our upcoming 50th Anniversary Celebration and ACES (Ashland Christian Emergency Services). Join Marty’s Grill for Cornhole and Rock N Roll. This event is presented by Marty’s Grill and sponsored by Brown Distributing. Sign up your cornhole team today at www.reesestrong.org or print out a paper registration sheet and mail it in. Paper registrations are also available at Marty’s Grill. Cost is $60 per team. This is a double elimination tournament, so you are guaranteed to play at least 2 games. Spaces are limited so sign up today to secure your spot. Proceeds benefit ReeseStrong FoundationDedicated to helping families Stay Strong in the battle against Childhood Cancer. Don’t play cornhole? No worries, come on out and cheer on your favorite team while listening to some great live music from 5 local bands. Event is free to spectators. This event will be held at Marty’s Grill in Mechanicsville, 9357 Atlee Road. The first band starts at 11 a.m. and the cornhole tournament starts at 12:30 p.m. sharp so arrive early.

Rappahannock Indian Baptist Church will hold a revival starting on June 26 with Sunday School at 10 a.m., Morning worship at 11 a.m. and dinner at 12 p.m. Special singing will follow the dinner at 2 p.m. Evening services and special music will

be help from June 27-29 at 7 p.m. You’re invited to Main Street Vacation Bible School. Families, join us for an inside out and upside down experience on Main Street where there is free fun for all ages! Experience parables from the Bible, create service projects, enjoy good snacks and play great games! Adult class offered. Pre-register on-line at www.gethsemanechristians.org. Gethsemane Church of Christ , 5146 Mechanicsville Turnpike. 6:308:30pm. Sunday, 6/26, FREE dinner at 5:30 p.m.

Tuesday, June 28 The Diggity Dudes at the Atlee Branch Library at 10:30 a.m. Join the Dudes for a rollickin’ good time with fun, happy music guaranteed to put a smile on your face. Kids will love it and parents will, too! For more information call 559-0654 or visit the library at 9161 Atlee Road. The Pamunkey Regional Library Board of Trustees will meet at 8:30 a.m. at the Atlee Branch Library, 9161 Atlee Rd., Mechanicsville, Va. 23116. The meeting is open to the public. see CALENDAR, pg. 36 `

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