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Vol. 27, No. 17 | Richmond Suburban Newspapers | August 25, 2010
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Prescription drug WHO BROKE IN? discount card offered
Professional building hit by burglars
Hanover County offers a Prescription Drug Discount Card that reduces the high price of prescription drugs. In July 2010, Hanover residents using the Drug Discount Card saved an average of $10.67 per prescription. That’s an average savings of 25.3 percent off the retail price. The discounts apply to commonly prescribed drugs in cases when the prescriptions are not covered by insurance.
By Melody Kinser mkinser@mechlocal.com While investigators continue to pursue leads into a relatively new cold case of burglary, the Hanover County Sheriff ’s Office is urging residents and businesses to take steps to avoid becoming the victim. Over the President’s Day weekend, Feb. 13-14, a breakin occurred at the Lockwood Business Center at 9007 Atlee Station Road in Mechanicsville. Lt. Glenn Schneider said the building “had an exterior door they (culprits) were able to BLAND get through and then they forced entry into several businesses inside.” Petty cash, digital cameras, “little small things you can carry
The discounts are immediate and there is no enrollment form, no membership fee and no restrictions on how often the card is used. The cards are not insurance and do not replace insurance. The cards are free and may be used by all county residents at participating pharmacies in Hanover County. The cards are available at the Hanover see DRUG, pg. 4 `
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Burglars struck at the Lockwood Business Center at 9007 Atlee Station Road in Mechanicsville in February. Anyone with information concerning the break-in is asked to contact the Hanover County Sheriff’s Office at 365-6140.
out of there” were taken. At the time of the break-in, officers with the Crime Prevention unit went to the scene where they addressed issues with the exterior door. “We haven’t had any problems down there since,” Schneider said. Deputy Barry Bland, who serves as crime prevention specialist with the Sheriff ’s Office, said they recommended restricting access during the weekend and implemented security measures. As for entry to the Lockwood buildsee BROKE, pg. 26 `
School focuses on academically talented students By Melody Kinser mkinser@mechlocal.com With a goal of meeting the needs of academically talented children, the Effinger School was created. And, on Sept. 7, the school will open for students in grades kindergarten through five. Rebecca Cunningham, who served on the Steering Committee, is stepping into the role of principal, bringing with her 20 years of experience in
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education. She also has a vested On Aug. 11, a ribbon cutinterest as a mother: Her three ting ceremony celebrated the children will be attending the upcoming opening of the Effinger School. see SCHOOL, pg. 4 `
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