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Town election nears; 3 seeking 2 council seats gram coordinator. The town’s “sense of community and the activeness of its citizens” drew Cook to become ASHLAND – Three candidates – Terry L. a council candidate. He said residents “are “Les” Cook Jr., John Hodges and Daniel W. always willing to help when needed.” McGraw -- are vying for two seats on Ashland Cook said his interest in municipal govTown Council in a General Election to be held ernment increased during the controversial from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, May 1, at [Washington] Ashland Town D.C. to Hall at 101 Richmond Thompson St. Southeast in Ashland. High Speed Hodges Rail project. is the only If elected, incumbent he plans to: seeking to Conretain the tinue to office. He was monitor the appointed to decisions COOK HODGES McGRAW council when being made former Vice Mayor James Mayor moved to in regards to train track upgrades in order to North Carolina to pursue a law degree. protect Ashland from potentially destructive Mayor James Foley said he was going to decisions. focus on his career and opted not to seek re Promote a business friendly climate in election. Terms for Foley and Hodges end on order to attract new businesses and keep already Saturday, June 30. successful businesses in town. Cook has made is home in Ashland for 18 Bringing in new businesses that can years. He is an educator, having served for 21 see ELECTION, pg. 4 years as a teacher, assistant principal and pro-

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Tim Amos, left, Mechanicsville Rotary Club president; Brian Johnson Mechanicsville Rotary Club Casino Night chairman; Sheree Hedrick, executive director of Hanover Safe Place; and Stacie Francis, Development & Communication director of Hanover Safe Place; celebrate the Rotary’s donation of over $39,000 from Casino Night proceeds to the nonprofit.

Casino Night brings in $39,000 Mechanicsville Rotary fundraiser supports Hanover Safe Place By Melody Kinser Managing Editor MECHANICSVILLE – The celebration was probably heard out on the U.S.

360 when the Rotary Club of Mechanicsville presented a check for $39,120.15 to Hanover Safe Place after a successful Casino Night last month.

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Sheree Hedrick, executive director, and other representatives of Hanover Safe Place joined with Rotary members see CASINO, pg. 7

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gram coordinator. The town’s “sense of community and the activeness of its citizens” drew Cook to become ASHLAND – Three candidates – Terry L. a council candidate. He said residents “are “Les” Cook Jr., John Hodges and Daniel W. always willing to help when needed.” McGraw -- are vying for two seats on Ashland Cook said his interest in municipal govTown Council in a General Election to be held ernment increased during the controversial from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, May 1, at [Washington] Ashland Town D.C. to Hall at 101 Richmond Thompson St. Southeast in Ashland. High Speed Hodges Rail project. is the only If elected, incumbent he plans to: seeking to Conretain the tinue to office. He was monitor the appointed to decisions COOK HODGES McGRAW council when being made former Vice Mayor James Mayor moved to in regards to train track upgrades in order to North Carolina to pursue a law degree. protect Ashland from potentially destructive Mayor James Foley said he was going to decisions. focus on his career and opted not to seek re Promote a business friendly climate in election. Terms for Foley and Hodges end on order to attract new businesses and keep already Saturday, June 30. successful businesses in town. Cook has made is home in Ashland for 18 Bringing in new businesses that can years. He is an educator, having served for 21 see ELECTION, pg. 4 years as a teacher, assistant principal and pro-

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Casino Night brings in $39,000 Mechanicsville Rotary fundraiser supports Hanover Safe Place By Melody Kinser Managing Editor MECHANICSVILLE – The celebration was probably heard out on the U.S.

360 when the Rotary Club of Mechanicsville presented a check for $39,120.15 to Hanover Safe Place after a successful Casino Night last month.

May is better hearing and speech month Stop by for our open house May 1 - May 4

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Sheree Hedrick, executive director, and other representatives of Hanover Safe Place joined with Rotary members see CASINO, pg. 7

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County to celebrate ‘big hearts’ with annual Spirit of Volunteerism awards MECHANICSVILLE -- Hanover County will be celebrating “big hearts” in a big way on Tuesday, May 15, and all Hanover County volunteers are invited to attend. Hanover’s annual Spirit of Volunteerism Celebration will get underway at 7 p.m. in the Hanover High School Auditorium. It is a free event. This year’s guest host is Cheryl Miller, CSB

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SHERIFF’S REPORTS | Crime, Accidents, Fire & Rescue April 10

Driver did not report an accident with damages, $1,000, in the 10100 block of Lewistown Road, Ashland. Breaking and entering a structure to commit larceny and assault was reported in the 4300 block of Eldercreek Lane, Mechanicsville. Assault and battery of a family member was reported in the 9300 block of Oak Trail, Ashland. Uttering was reported in the 9300 block of Atlee Road, Mechanicsville. Possession of Schedule I and II controlled substance was reported in the 10300 block of Washington Highway/Cedar Lane, Glen Allen. Possession of marijuana, first offense, was reported in the 9100 block of Chamberlayne Road, Mechanicsville. Assault and battery of a family member was reported in the 11200 block of Blunts Bluff Court, Ashland.

Impersonating a law enforcement officer was reported in the 7400 block of Meadow Haven Circle, Mechanicsville.

False statement to obtain property of credit was reported in the 11400 block of Rhododendron Lane, Doswell.

Impersonating a law enforcement officer was reported in the 7300 block of McCaul Court, Mechanicsville.

Possession of marijuana, first offense, was reported in the 7100 block of Garden Park Lane, Mechanicsville.

Destruction of property, monument, was reported in the 7200 block of Bell Creek Road, Mechanicsville.

Assault and battery of a family member was reported in the 9100 block of Hunters Chase Court, Mechanicsville.

ID theft to obtain ID to avoid arrest was reported in the 8200 Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville.

Possession of marijuana, subsequent offense, was reported in the 8600 block of Sliding Hill Road, Ashland.

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Grand larceny, auto theft, was reported in the 3800 block of Pole Green Road, Mechanicsville.

Destruction of property, monument, was reported in the 16200 block of Woodman Hill Road, Montpelier.

April 12

Assault and battery of a family member was reported in the 7100 block of Garden Park Lane, Mechanicsville.

Petit larceny building was reported in the 9200 block of Wyattwood Road, Mechanicsville. Possession of marijuana, first offense, was reported in the 8100 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike/Henrico County, Mechanicsville. Possession of Schedule I and II controlled substance was reported in the 7200 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville. Manufacture, sale and possession of a controlled substance, Schedule I and II, was reported in the 3700 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville. Failure to stop for a school bus with flashing lights was reported in the 8400 block of New Ashcake Road, Mechanicsville. Trespassing after being forbidden to do so was reported in the 11500 block of Fox Cross Road, Ashland. Grand larceny building was reported in the 7200 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville. Possession of Schedule I and II controlled substance was reported in the 6100 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike/Old Cavalry Drive, Mechanicsville. Assault and battery of a family member was reported in the 8200 block of Atlee Road, Mechanicsville.

Sale and distribution of marijuana, ½-ounce to 5 pounds, was reported in the 3700 block of Mechanicsville Petit larceny for shoplifting was reported in the 16000 Turnpike, Mechanicsville.

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Assault and battery of a family member was reported in the 6300 block of Blackbear Trail, Mechanicsville.

Assault and battery of a family member was reported in the 7300 block of Kelshire Terrace, Mechanicsville.

Assault and battery of a family member was reported in the 9400 block of Doral Place, Mechanicsville.

Grand larceny, $200 or more not from a person was reported in the 17200 block of Rocky Ford Road, Montpelier.

Assault and battery of a family member was reported in the 7700 block of Stand Circle, Mechanicsville.

Grand larceny building was reported in the 9300 block of New Ashcake Road, Mechanicsville.

Destruction of property, monument, was reported in the 8100 block of Signal Hill Road, Mechanicsville.

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Staff Report news@mechlocal.com MECHANICSVILLE — American Legion Post 175 will sponsor a Community Breakfast from 7:30 to 10 a.m. Saturday, April 28, in the Main Hall of the

Post located at 8700 Bell Creek Drive in Mechanicsville. Diners may choose from a hearty buffet, which will include scrambled eggs, plain or blueberry pancakes, biscuits, sausage gravy, bacon, breakfast

potatoes, grits, fried apples, coffee, tea and juice. The cost is $8 per person. Proceeds will go toward the many projects American Legion has for veterans and the youth of the community.

Youth programs include Boy’s State, Girl’s State, American Legion Baseball, JROTC sponsorships, Boy Scouts, Cub Scouts, Oratorical Contests, Essay Contests, and Junior Law Cadet Program.

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lenges facing the town include: Maintain a stable tax Continued from pg. 1 rate through the encouragement of appropriate economic provide jobs for our citizens. development and new invest Be economically ment by existing businesses. responsible with the town’s Address the need to money in regards to tax burden upgrade or replace substandard and town projects. public facilities like Ashland Continue the strong Town Hall and Carter Pool. sense of community in the Support community town (upgrading the town pool groups such as Main Street and responsibly monitoring the finalization of the Ashland Association and the Ashland Theatre Foundation that are Theater renovations). committed to keeping Ashland Strategic and careful land development in Ashland. business friendly and a great place to live. Finding ways to Pursue minimally involve everyone in Ashland in destructive, long-term altercommunity events. natives to projected rail trafHodges was appointed to fic increases anticipated by council on Aug. 1, 2017. DC2RVA that threaten to He lists his platform as destroy the downtown and split being fiscally committed to: the community. Being fiscally conserHe has resided in the town vative in meeting the town’s for 36 years. His employment financial responsibilities. involved local government, Practicing good planincluding 16 years as Planning ning that is environmentally Director and 12 years as sensitive and supportive of Deputy County Administrator businesses with the goal of for Hanover County, retiring maintaining the town’s diversity, historic character and high in 2010. McGraw, a Latin teacher quality of life. at Patrick Henry High School, Being a good partner with Randolph Macon College, said he is attracted to Ashland’s Hanover County and all those traditional family-oriented way of life and sees developing organizations whose success is integral to the success of the the town’s computer technology capacity to ensure a better town. Supporting continued future. He has been living in excellence by the town in the Ashland for 26 years, and provision of the public safety, staffing and facilities that serve wants the town to be “the best place to open a business.” its residents and businesses. Improving internet access Hodges also said the town and data options are among needs to: his primary goals if elected. Hodges said major chal-

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It also will be an opportunity for members of the Hanover County Board of Supervisors to express appreciation for all the “everyday heroes,” to acknowledge this year’s 48 Spirit of Volunteerism award nominees, and to announce the 2018 award recipients. The Hanover Concert Band,

Hanover Idols, the Hanover High School String Orchestra and the Hanover High School Jazz Ensemble will perform. After the program, a light reception will follow. Those planning to attend are asked to RSVP to volunteer@ hanovercounty.gov or call 804365-4300. Information submitted by Tom Harris, Hanover County public information officer.

McGraw said the town needs access to high-speed fiber lines. He also said the town needs to heal from the upheaval endured during the talks about the high-speed rail proposal. “I think the current town council has done an excellent job,” McGraw said. “We want to keep going in that right direction. But sometimes we need a fresh voice or a fresh face to come up with new ideas. I am that fresh voice ... that fresh face and I offer a different perspective. Let’s move Ashland forward while holding on to the wonderful community life we have here.” Important dates associated with next week’s election include: Thursday, April 26 -- Officer of Elections meeting at 6:30 p.m. at the Bell Creek warehouse. Saturday, April 28 -Registrar office is open from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. for Last Day of In-Person Absentee Voting. Monday, April 30 – 2 p.m. cut-off for voting an Emergency Ballot at the Registrar office. Tuesday, May 1 -- Polls open at 6 a.m. and close at 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 2 -- Election Canvass at 1p.m. in the Wickham Building, Room 119 of the County Complex. For more information about next week’s election, go to the Hanover County Voter Registrar’s website at https:// www.hanovercounty.gov/365/ Voting.

INCIDENTS Continued from pg. 3

Simple assault was reported in the 16000 block of Theme Park Way, Doswell.

Petit larceny building was reported in the 7300 block of Bell Creek Road, Mechanicsville.

Reckless handling of a firearm was reported in the 4000 block of Fraley Court, see INCIDENTS, pg. 5

High School Student Voter Registration Week continues in state through Saturday RICHMOND – On Tuesday, April 17, Gov. Ralph Northam issued a proclamation to officially recognize April 22-28 as Virginia High School Student Voter Registration Week. During this week, high school students, teachers and administrators across the Commonwealth are encouraged to conduct voter registration drives at their schools. Gov. Terry McAuliffe announced the first annual High School Voter Registration Week in 2016. “It is critical that we reach young people as soon as they are eligible to vote in order to encourage a lifetime of civic engagement and participation in the democratic process,” Northam said. “Making voting more accessible is essential to preserving our shared democracy and ensuring that voters are able to make their voices heard at the polls.” Virginia law allows 17-year-olds to register to vote, as long as they will be 18 on or before the next general election. They also may vote in any intervening primary elections.

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Assault and battery of a firearm was reported in the 8100 block of Long Lane, Mechanicsville.

April 15

Possession of marijuana, first offense, was reported in the 7100 block of Lighthouse Place/ Cold Harbor Road, Mechanicsville.

Destruction of property, monument, was reported in the 18300 block of Teman Road, Beaverdam.

Assault and battery of a family member was reported in the 10200 block of Kings Dominion Boulevard, Doswell.

“With this third annual High School Voter Student Registration Week, we aim to inspire even more high school students to register to vote,” said Secretary of Administration Keyanna Conner. “By reaching out to Virginia’s students now, we hope to inspire them to become involved, informed, and eager to have their voices heard at the ballot box.” “A central facet of our work in K-12 education is to make sure we are preparNORTHAM ing all of our students to become engaged and thoughtful citizens,” said Secretary of Education Atif Qarni. “The third annual High School Student Voter Registration Week is a tremendous opportunity to highlight this essential part of a well-rounded public education.” The Secretaries of Administration and Education, the Department of Elections and the Department of Education are continuing their partnership with nonprofit,

nonpartisan voter registration organizations like the League of Women Voters of Virginia and Inspire Virginia in order to continue this important work. “Inspire Virginia is delighted to be partnering with Gov. Northam,” said Ian Baxter, Inspire U.S. regional manager. “Increasing the number of registered voters in high schools will develop and foster lifelong engaged citizens among young people in the Commonwealth.” Resources are available on the Department of Elections’ website (www. elections.virginia.gov) to aid students and teachers in planning and conducting voter registration efforts. Contact information for partnering organizations and local voter registration offices that may be able to provide support is also available on the site. Virginians can apply to register online at the Department of Elections’ Citizen Portal, located at http://elections.virginia. gov/citizen-portal/index.html. Registration also is available at the Department of Motor Vehicles, at local voter registration offices and at voter registration drives. The deadline to register to vote in the June 12 Primary Elections is Monday, May 21.

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Women unite for Build Week event By Melody Kinser Managing Editor As an avid supporter of Hanover Habitat of Humanity, it’s exciting every spring when we receive the announcement of the upcoming National Women Build Week, which will be observed May 5-13. Habitat joins with Lowe’s as they work together to build Habitat homes. Women are encouraged to volunteer to help with this year’s project. Linda Tiller, executive director of Hanover Habitat for Humanity, said, “We’re excited to partner with Lowe’s to educate, inspire and empower women to advocate and help Habitat homeowners love where they live through building or improving an affordable place they can call home.” She also said they “want to engage women of all

skill levels to join their friends, families and neighbors to build up their communities and volunteer where women will gain invaluable skills to bring back and use in their everyday life.” Habitat for Humanity and Lowe’s came together in 2008 for the nationwide initiative. Since that time, over 117,000 all-women construction volunteers have built or repaired homes for about 5,000 families. Wow! How impressive! For 2018, Lowe’s is donating $2 million to Habitat for Humanity. Three hundred communities are expected to take part. And, ladies, you don’t have to be a construction expert. All women are invited to take part. What an incredibly rewarding experience this will be for those who help with the build project. To volunteer in Hanover County, con-

tact Amanda Gunter, director of Community Engagement, at 804-569-6108 or email agunter@ hanoverhfh.org. It’s always a wonderful feeling when we can share on these pages the good works of Hanover Habitat for Humanity. What a difference the organization has made in the lives of so many families. The National Women Build Week is a testament to the dedication and commitment of females across the country in helping others thanks to Habitat. Hanover County is blessed with a great Habitat staff who give so much of their time and energy to helping others. Let’s help them this time by signing up for National Women Build Week. Think of the memories you will make with Habitat and Lowe’s.

Women carrying dress shoes walked into history By Jim Ridolphi Contributing Columnist It’s truly amazing how one simple vignette in everyday life can trigger a myriad of memories, past experiences or distinct recollections. So it was when I drove down Main Street and saw the streets packed with women walking hurriedly along the sidewalk. But one of the pedestrians stood out and captured my attention.

A woman walked briskly holding her dress shoes in one hand and her pocketbook in the other. I searched for an answer regarding this single everyday occurrence that jolted my memory bank; and then it suddenly dawned on me. Why would this woman walking with shoes in hand make such an impression on me and why couldn’t I get it out of my mind … and then it

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dawned on me. I’d seen women walking en masse with shoes in hand decades early along Dexter Avenue in Montgomery, Alabama. As empty buses passed, African American women walked to their places of employment with dress shoes in hand. For months in 1955 and 1956, no blacks in Montgomery took the bus in

protest over the system’s segregation policy that forced non-whites to the back of the bus. For the first time, the African American community recognized its economic power and its ability to prompt change. The protest began when local Civil Rights activist Rosa Parks refused to give up her seat to a white person, and was jailed for violating the city’s policy.

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Participant praises HCSO ‘Active Shooter’program Earlier this month my wife and I attended an “Active Shooter” program presented by the Hanover County Sheriff ’s Office. The presentation gave a brief history of mass shooting events and evolved into providing personal safety advice to the audience. It was obvious our sheriff, Col. David R. Hines, and his staff have invested a great deal of research in this area and the program was superb in both content and delivery I was particularly impressed with the way the sheriff responded to questions from the audience. Topics, some controversial, were posed such as arming teachers, armed civilian guards on school property and personnel deployment. Col. Hines’ responses were decisive, deliberate and focused. I left the event feeling better informed, more cognizant of my role if ever confronted with such an event and with continuing appreciation for the Hanover County Sheriff ’s Office. A.S. Powell Mechanicsville

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group saying Bingo funds will be contributed. She said they do welcome all donations, but is quick to point out that “the Mechanicsville Rotary has supported us year after year with their signature event [Casino Night].” “For the 2018 event,” Johnson, Casino Night chairman, said, “the Rotary Club of Mechanicsville added an electronic bidding feature

ROTARY Continued from pg. 1

at the April 11 meeting to receive funds from the 19th Annual Casino Night, which was held on March 3 at ACCA Temple in Henrico County. The two groups gathered at Cold Harbor Restaurant with Bret Atwood, Rotary president, and Brian Johnson, who chaired the Casino Night, for the check presentation. “This money goes to support our 24-hour shelter and our 24-hour hotline,” Hedrick said. Her organization started receiving funds from Casino Night its first year. “We use it to pay for the actual cost of our shelter,” she said. The cost of rent space at the shelter “is major.” Funds from the Rotary also support the food pantry; items that are needed by families in the shelter; classes; and staffing costs associated with manning the shelter’s 24-hour

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Representatives of Hanover Safe Place pose with the big check they received from the Rotary Club of Mechanicsville from proceeds received during the recent Casino Night. They club donated over $39,000 to the nonprofit organization.

hotline. “We contract our hotline in all of Greater Richmond to pool our resources to run the hotline,” Hedrick added. With a budgeted lineup of over $300,000, Hedrick said all

donations are very much needed – and the Rotary has done an outstanding job of helping Hanover Safe Place’s efforts in the community. In addition to necessary supplies at the shelter, she said

they have a van and programs that need monetary assistance. “Women’s groups support us,” Hedrick said, including some from Randolph-Macon College.

“The Mechanicsville Rotary is the only organization that has supported us through a designated event for this many years,” Hedrick said. She said they may receive a telephone call from a women’s

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important destination than their places of work. They walked to change attitudes and bring a nation to the realization that separate but equal was a philosophy of the past. We often forget the small steps necessary to make big changes in our society or how difficult taking the first of those moves can be, but the memory of those women walking to work for days on end will always represent an important milestone in a struggle that began on streets on which I played as a child. It’s easy for a nation to recall the major events in history, but often it’s those little steps that truly change the course of a nation that are the most overlooked, or lost in time. The folks who participated in that Montgomery bus boycott are probably all gone today, but the sacrifices they made and the determination of purpose serve as valuable lessons for this generation, and the ones to follow.

event.” While Casino Night is a Continued from pg. 7 Mechanicsville Rotary Clubsponsored event, Hedrick said where the attendees could bid the staff and board of directors from their mobile device on of Hanover Safe Place “heavour silent auction items. This feature was a great success and ily participate, and I think that’s why we’ve been able allowed the attendees more to support this event. It is a time with the Casino Night Mechanicsville Rotary event, activities.” but it’s also Hanover Safe Since the Rotary started Place.” Casino Night, over $400,000 “Our staff and board highly has been donated, according to participate in the planning and Hedrick. execution of the event as well. “In the first years we were sharing those funds with other It’s really a great partnership between the two organizations,” organizations, and, of course, she said. the event raised a lot less. As Johnson said the Rotary is the event itself has grown, and already looking ahead to next we are the only nonprofit to year. reap the benefits of this event, “We look forward to the the organization has grown. 2019 event where we will celWe’ve received anywhere from ebrate our 20th anniversary $25,000 to almost $40,000 each of Casino Night and having year,” she added. Hanover Safe Place as our This year’s whopping major benefactor.” he said. donation, Hedrick said, “is For more information one of the highest amounts about the Rotary Club of we have ever received. If it’s not the highest, it’s the second Mechanicsville, visit www. highest we’ve received in this mechanicsvillerotary.org.

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OBITUARIES | Death Notices & Funerals WILLIAM “BILL” G. BRADLEY JR.

H. Kellen of Chesterfield, Elisa Rivers (Mitchell) of Mechanicsville, Kris Wilson William “Bill” G. Bradley (Kevin) of Chesterfield, Amy Jr., 75, of Stevensville passed away on Wednesday, April 18, Streich (Lucky) of Drewryville; sons, William Bradley III 2018, at Regional Memorial Hospital surrounded by family. (Kelley) and Robert Bradley, He is survived by his ever faith- both of Mechanicsville, Scott ful and Peck of Florida, Marc Peck of Chesterfield; and numerous caring nieces, nephews, grandchildren wife of 31 years, and great-grandchildren. The family asks that donations Polly Bradley; be made in his memory to Mattaponi Volunteer Rescue brothSquad, P.O. Box 15, Walkerton, ers, Dennis VA 23177-0015. A private Bradley memorial will be held by the BRADLEY family. Online condolences of may be made at Cremation Myrtle Beach, South Society of Virginia, vacremaCarolina, Michael Bradley of tionsociety.com. Richmond, Linwood Bradley of Chesterfield; sisters, Sally Simmons of Chesterfield and WILLIAM “BILL” Katherine Vedder of California; DOBSON daughters, Julie Wingo William “Bill” Dobson, 59, (Ray) of Sandston, Kimberly went to be with the Lord day

on Friday, April 13, 2018, after a courageous two-year battle with cancer. He was born and raised in Fayetteville, North Carolina, and graduated from Cape Fear High School and Fayetteville Technical Community College. Bill could fix about anything and was always willing to lend a hand. These two gifts were greatly appreciated by his workplace, Micro Technology Inc., his church, and his family and friends. He had a downto-earth sense of humor that put people at ease and a wonderful way of bringing out the best in those around him. He is preceded in death by his parents, Woodrow and Alpha Dobson. Left to honor Bill and remember his love are his wife, Robbie Dobson; his son, Jack, and daughter, Sarah. He is survived by his sister, Edith (Glenn) Alphin, his brother, Grady (Linda) Dobson, as well

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as many extended family. A parents, Celebration of Bill’s life was held Richard at 1p.m. On Monday, April 23, W. and 2018, at Fairfield Presbyterian Annie Church at 6930 Cold Harbor Mae Road in Mechanicsville. In lieu Harper; of flowers, donations can be seven made to “The Memorial Garden brothFund” at Fairfield Presbyterian ers and Church. Me Nathan Funeral three HARPER Home at 7300 Creighton sisters. Parkway in Mechanicsville was He in charge of arrangements. is survived by his brother, Marvin Harper of Tacoma, Washington; sons, Thomas EVELYN KATHERINE R. Harper (Laura) and N. HAMBY Dennis Harper (Ellen); grandEvelyn Katherine Hamby, daughter, Cynthia; grandson, 97, of Mechanicsville, went to Richard; sister-in-law, Janice be with her husband, Leslie Johnson; and numerous nieces “Mac” Hamby, and nephews. Cecil was a on April devoted family man and a 15, 2018. long-time member of Carlisle Avenue Baptist Church. He She is survived loved music and played several by three instruments and sang with children, various choirs. After 39 years Leslie H. at E.I. DuPont, he retired. The Hamby, family received friends from 4 HAMBY to 8 p.m. on Monday, April 23 James at the Mechanicsville Chapel of D. Hamby (Judy) and Mary Bennett Funeral Home, 8014 E. Hobson (Kenneth F.); Lee Davis Road, where funeral sister, Mary Jean DeBow; services were held at 1 p.m. on eight grandchildren, 15 greatTuesday, April 24, with intergrandchildren, a great-greatment to follow in Oakwood granddaughter and many Cemetery. The family wishes other loving relatives. Funeral to thank Betty Cook, Richard services were held at 2 p.m. Allen and staff at Westport for on Friday, April 20, 2018, at their kind care of Cecil in his Bliley’s-Chippenham at 6900 final days. Hull Street Road. Interment followed in Dale Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memoROBERT MARSHALL rial contributions may be made to Bon Secours Community HOOVER Hospice House, communityRobert Marshall Hoover, hospicehouse.com. 84, of Mechanicsville, was born October 25, 1933, and departed this life on April 18, NORMAN “CECIL” 2018. He is survived by his HARPER Norman “Cecil” Harper, 88, loving wife, Peggy; children, Donna Hoover, Michael of Mechanicsville, went to be Hoover, Tammy Hood, with the Lord on Wednesday, Cathy Howell and Bonnie April 18, 2018. He was preSmith; five grandchildren, ceded in death by his wife of five great-grandchildren. Bob 66 years, Catherine J. Harper;

was a retired electrician from Chewning & Wilmer Inc. and Philip Morris. He was an avid supporter of Miller School of Abermarle and Cool Spring Baptist Church. His memorial service was held at 3 p.m. on Saturday, April 21, 2018, at Cool Spring Baptist Church. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions be made to Cool Spring Baptist Church, 9283 Atlee Station Rd., Mechanicsville, VA 23116.

RUSSELL MCCARLEY PITTMAN SR. Russell McCarley Pittman Sr., 82, of Mechanicsville, passed away on Monday, April 16, 2018 after a courageous battle with heart problems. He was born November 16, 1935 in Nuttsville. Russell was preceded in death by his parents, Emma Lillian Taft and Allen Reginald Pittman; sister, Emily Walters; and brothers, PITTMAN Addison Reginald and Allen Doswell Pittman. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Betty Baker Pittman; sons, Russell M. “Rusty” Jr. and Daniel C. Pittman; grandchildren, Kristin N. Pittman (Michael Wallace) and Kerry M. Pittman; and great grandson, Kolton B. Wallace. Russell was Past President of the Mechanicsville Lions Club and a Life Member of Richmond East Moose Lodge # 1947 with 52 years of service. He received his Pilgrim Degree in 1989 and was one of the four finalists for Moose of the Year. He was a see OBITUARIES, pg. 11

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member of the 25 Club, having sponsored 202 members. He served as Governor for 12 years. Russell loved his Moose family and his service on many committees, especially as Bingo Chairman. A Celebration of Life, with a Pilgrim Memorial Service, will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, April 28, 2018, at the Richmond East Moose Lodge. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Moose Charities, 155 S. International Dr., Mooseheart, IL 60539-1100.

MICHAEL LEE “MIKEY” MULLINS Michael Mullins, 62, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 18 at Bon Secours Memorial Regional Medical Center surrounded by laughter, song and love. He is preceded by his mother, Eva LaRue Justus Mullins, and survived by his loving wife, Kerrie Arkwell Mullins, and daughter, Kory Arkwell Mullins. His family also includes f a t h e r, Me lv i n Mullins; s i s t e r, Sandra Tay l or, MULLINS brotherin-law David Taylor and nephew Davey Taylor, all in Florence, Oregon; niece, Tricia Rennea Wilson of Reno, Nevada; mother-in-law, Evelyn Arkwell of Aylett; sister-in-law, Kathy Arkwell of Peoria, Illinois; brother-in-law, Ken Arkwell of Dallas, Texas; sister-in-law, Karen Randall, and brother-inlaw, Jim Randall, of Panama City, Florida. Mike was a legend in the bowling industry. If you had trouble with your bowling center, you could call Mikey and he would fix it! Starting in Sacramento at Country Club Lanes, to MGM Grand

in Reno to eventually at AMF, where he stayed for 37 years, traveling to every corner of the U.S., installing bowling equipment, fixing problems, keeping owners happy. He recently started a new position as head mechanic at River City Roll and was excited to be a part of a new and exciting adventure. He was a mechanic through and through. He knew how everything worked and why. He was an amazing trouble shooter. Things were never replaced in the house if they could be fixed, and Mikey was almost always able to fix it. He was an intrepid spider, wasp, snake hater, always ready to do battle with them including the two snakes who recently were in the house. He was an animal lover, proud that his house must have had a “safe haven” sign over it. He rescued so many dogs and cats over the years, some happily reunited with their owners, some came to stay. He loved music, playing drums and bass guitar and going to Rolling Stones concerts. He was fiercely protective and over the moon proud of his daughter Kory, who he loved to hear sing like an angel. Along with his wife Kerrie, the three of them made the perfectly weird little family. He made a difference in so many lives. He brought joy to this world and will be missed. Memorial service to be held at 2 p.m. on Friday, April 27 at New Song Church in Mechanicsville with reception following. In lieu of flowers, make a memorial contribution to Bon Secours Hospice and Palliative Care in

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IRMA DOLORES SHORTT MINTON ROSS Irma Dolores Shortt Minton Ross, 87, of Mechanicsville, passed away on Sunday, April 15, 2018, following a brief illness. She was born to Garland E. and Irma A. Shortt ROSS on August 20, 1930, and grew up in the Highland Park and Bellevue neighborhoods. She graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School and Richmond Professional Institute (VCU). She was predeceased by her husbands, Mills Daniel Minton Jr. and G. Edward Ross. Survivors include her sons, Doug Minton of Powhatan, Dennis Minton (Robin) of Mechanicsville, Danny Minton of Mechanicsville and R. David Ross of Richmond; grandchildren, Chris Minton (Missy), Marianne Bowes (Michael), Chad Minton (Christina) of Winston-Salem, North Carolina, Scott Minton, Kevin Marshall, Danielle Wheeler (Frank), Sean Minton, Anna Minton, Jenna Minton and Lena Minton; great-grandchildren, Olivia Minton, Sydney Minton, Avery Minton,

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All Souls Community Garden was completed thanks to the efforts of Connor McNulty and Boy Scout Troop 521. Connor is pursuing his Eagle Scout status with the troop’s help.

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Wife continues to walk in husband’s memory to raise funds to find cure for MS brought her home “so inspired and ready to raise the bar with Team Hanover’s fundraising.” She said Dana “was always optimistic that a cure for Primary Progressive MS would be found in his lifetime.” Lee research “is moving forward and a new drug was approved last spring. This is why I walk and fundraise . . .to do what I can to find a cure for MS. My goal this year is $10,000. Over the past several years, you have helped me personally raise over $51,000 and Team Hanover almost $100,000,” she said. She encourages the community to join her in supporting efforts by donating in honor of Dana. “Every dollar counts!” she emphasized. Dana did not let his condition limit his involvement in fundraising for MS research, etc. Lee noted, “He was instrumental in starting Operation Hope and built several handicap-accessible playgrounds in

Hanover County.” “Donations to Walk MS would be a wonderful way to honor him,” she added. Lee extends an invitation to community members to “become a participant and, side-by-side, as teammates, we can work together to raise the funds to make a difference. I would love to have you come walk with me or even become a virtual walker and come celebrate with us.” For more information about Lee’s work with MS and to make a secure online donation, go to http://main. nationalmssociety.org/goto/ WalkingForDana. Those who prefer to donate by check may do so by making them payable to: National MS Society, 4200 Innslake Dr., Ste. 301, Glen Allen VA 23060 or to her address at 8132 Cool Summer Dr., Mechanicsville VA 23111. Write on the check that it is for Lee Nelson, Team Hanover.

never one to sit still and was active throughout her commuContinued from pg. 11 nity. She was always involved at Luther Memorial School, Cameron Wheeler, Alice where her sons attended, Wheeler, Dylan Flowers and chairing virtually every event Lorelai Minton; special family at one time or another, includfriend, Joe Brooks; as well as ing the Fellowship Fair, the many close friends who were very special to her. After receiv- Parent-Teacher Variety Show, ing her degree in fashion mer- and many others. She was a chandising, Dolores began her past president of Battery Park Woman’s Club, the Friends career at Hofheimer’s. Always a people person, she loved the Forever Ladies’ Group, and a former member of Hermitage world of retail. Even when Country Club. Dolores also widowed as a young mother, chaired the Boys’ Club of she managed to raise her sons Richmond’s International Food and spread joy in whatever setting she found herself. After Festival for many years. She also was a former member of her marriage to Ed Ross, they Ginter Park United Methodist worked together as a team to Church and Mechanicsville raise Doug, Dennis, Danny and David and supported them Methodist Church and, most recently, attended Walnut in all they did. Dolores was

Grove Baptist Church. Dolores and Ed purchased Hammond Organ and Piano Company in 1979 and operated it for more than two decades, and had the pleasure of working alongside their son, Danny. When they retired, Dolores expanded her love of antique collecting into antique-dealing, having “shops,” named At-Last in Lakeside and the Antique Village in Mechanicsville. She also worked at Antique Village until the age of 85 and considered the Antique Village family as her own. No one ever received more out of or gave more to life than Dolores, and no one ever will. Funeral services were held at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, April 18, 2018, at the Mechanicsville Chapel of

Bennett Funeral Home at 8014 Lee-Davis Road. Interment followed in Forest Lawn Cemetery.

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SHLAND -- The Ashland Strawberry Faire will be rolling into town on Saturday, June 16, and welcoming the “Hanover in Action” Pavilion, which is “powered” by Cool Spring Rec Center. This new addition will bring music and demonstrations to Action Avenue (also known as Patrick Street). Those attending will be able to enjoy a full schedule of activities throughout the day from gymnastics to jazzercise to karate, and then visit local Hanover County business on Action Avenue.

“Hanover in Action” Pavilion for free. The “Hanover in Action” Pavilion also will see the return of the Pet Pageant at noon. All pets with fur are welcome to register. Categories include Best Hair or Fur, Cutest Pet, Prettiest Eyes, Best “Strawberry” Costume, Most Amazing

Trick, Singing Award and the All Around “Berry” Best Pet. All winners will receive prizes from the Pet Pageant sponsor, Fin & Feather Pet Center of Ashland and the All Around “Berry” Best Pet will receive a pet portrait courtesy of eARTH ART. Register your furry friend at Fin & Feather, or online at www.ashlandstrawberryfaire.com. The deadline to register for the Pet Pageant is Sunday, June 10. The Ashland Strawberry Faire is a nonprofit organization. Proceeds from the Faire go back into the community in the form of nonprofit support and grants, and scholarships to Hanover County students. Information submitted by Lorie Foley, Ashland Strawberry Faire.

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Librarian lists planned programs Blue Wave Bash to feature for the remainder of the month Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com ASHLAND – Librarian Carolyn Garner has announced the programs for the remainder of the month at Hanover area libraries. The schedule includes: Richard S. Gillis Jr./Ashland Branch Library Storytimes at the Ashland Branch Library – Monday, April 30 -- 10 a.m. Mother Goose Storytime and 10:45 a.m. Family Storytime.

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storyteller, The Backpack Storyteller (Deborah Alsko). She’ll share stories of all things green and wonderful.” Don’t forget to pick up your free children’s book at the Hanover Branch Library on Friday, May 4. For more information, call 804-365-6210 or visit the library at 7527 Library Drive. Storytime at the Hanover Branch Library – Friday, April 27 – 10:45 a.m. Family Storytime. For more information, call 804-3656210 or visit the library at 7527 Library Drive. Lois Wickham Jones/ Montpelier Branch Library see PROGRAMS, pg. 17

Lt. Gov. Fairfax this evening Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com MONTPELIER – Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax will be the keynote speaker for the Blue Wave Bash, the Hanover Democratic Committee’s annual fundraiser at 6 p.m. today (Wednesday, April 25) at the Montpelier Center for Arts and Education. This is the ninth year for the annual fundraiser, which originally was dubbed the Blue Moon Bash. Because of the November election landslide, the event has been renamed the Blue Wave Bash. “This year’s name reflects the optimism we Submitted photo feel that Democrats will have another landslide Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax will address the Blue election in November,” said Toni Radler, the Wave Bush at 6 p.m. today at the Montpelier chair of the Hanover Democratic Committee. Center for Arts and Education. see FAIRFAX, pg. 17 “The lieutenant governor is an incredible

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Hanover County â&#x20AC;&#x153;Spirit of Volunteerismâ&#x20AC;? award ceremony. Also recognized by Gov. Northam was Addison Raso of Mechanicsville, who was named Outstanding Youth Volunteer. She has dedicated hundreds of hours to serving others, with a special passion for service to individuals with disabilities. Addison received the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Spirit of Youthâ&#x20AC;? award at last yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s

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Hanover County â&#x20AC;&#x153;Spirit of Volunteerismâ&#x20AC;? award ceremony. The annual Governorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Volunteer and Community Service Award program spotlights the outstanding efforts individual volunteers and organizations make on behalf of citizens throughout the Commonwealth. The Governorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Volunteerism and Community Service Awards are presented by the Governorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Advisory Board on Service and Volunteerism and the Virginia Department of Social Servicesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Office on Volunteerism and Community Services on behalf of the Office of the Governor. These awards have recognized exceptional volunteer service in Virginia for more than 20 years. Information submitted by Tom Harris, Hanover County public information officer.

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Innovative classrooms inspire students and teachers By Jim Ridolphi for The Mechanicsville Local ASHLAND -- Students at two Hanover County schools are getting a glimpse of what classroom education might look like in the coming years. Thanks to a grant from the Hanover Education Foundation, a pair of classrooms have been renovated and redesigned to provide students maximum exposure to all available learning resources. Melissa Larimer, a social studies teacher at Stonewall Jackson Middle School, and Cammie Gammill, a gifted resources teacher at South Anna Elementary School, were selected from more than 50 applicants last year to receive the classroom updates valued at $27,500 for each campus.

Earlier this month, Hanover County School Board members received a report on how the first year classroom of the future experience is progressing, and how students are benefiting in real time to the innovative ideas. Gammill said the generosity of the HEF made a transformative difference at South Anna Elementary from the moment she was informed she was one of the two classrooms selected for the technological make over. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The change occurred for us at South Anna from the moment that the grant was announced; because at that moment it allowed us to dream,â&#x20AC;? Gammill said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It allowed us to think about what a classroom of the future could look like and

Education Foundation, we were our studio at least three times able to fund both an indoor this year and thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s already been classroom and an outside space. achieved,â&#x20AC;? she said. We knew we wanted to more The technological and innovative trend continues as Gammill plans to open â&#x20AC;&#x153;This year my history students the studioâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s first innovation have been on some awesome Institute. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This summer weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve gathadventures. Rather than memorizing ered a group of high school stuthe setting, climate and location dents from Patrick Henry who of native American tribes, my students are South Anna alumni who created a survival plan for their will be coming back to work assigned tribe with an assumption with a group of elementary stuthat they were dropped in a certain dents to use all these wonderful location wearing nothing but their gym resources that Hanover County and HEF have afforded us in suits and with no other supplies. order to provide innovative MELISSA LARIMER experiences for our students,â&#x20AC;? Social studies teacher, Stonewall Jackson Middle School Gammill said. Larimer said the HEF funds low STREAM team teachers innovative and this gave us the allowed her to expose her studesigned and built an innovehicle to do that,â&#x20AC;? she said. dents to numerous field trips vation studio at South Anna. With those funds provided and unique learning experiâ&#x20AC;&#x153;Thanks to the Hanover by HEF, Gammill purchased ences, all without leaving their online learning resources, classroom of the future. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This year my history stuiPads and laptops in addition to all new furniture and shelv- dents have been on some aweing. They also transformed an some adventures,â&#x20AC;? Larimer said. outdoor courtyard area into an â&#x20AC;&#x153;Rather than memorizing the outside learning center with setting, climate and location of various plants and ecological native American tribes, my students created a survival plan features. The studio is available for for their assigned tribe with all students at South Anna and an assumption that they were inspires innovation through- dropped in a certain location out the campus, according to wearing nothing but their gym suits and with no other supGammill. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We set a goal for all of our plies.â&#x20AC;? Larimer said she wanted to students at our school to visit think about how we could make that classroom a reality for our students.â&#x20AC;? Gammill and her fel-

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inspire her students and instill a love of learning that established an atmosphere where students are anxious learners. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This year, my students have visited Arctic Alaska, the Pacific Northwest Coast and the Great Plains. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve toured Independence Hall in Philadelphia and Appomattox Courthouse in Central Virginia and we have done all this with zero dollars from your budget and without leaving our roomâ&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153; The funding has allowed Larimer to retool her classroom transforming it in to a learning laboratory. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thanks to the HEF, my classroom is equipped with three types of desks, three types of chairs. The class has laptops, a dozen iPhones and virtual reality glasses,â&#x20AC;? Larimer said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;All of these supplies have had a transformational effect on my students,â&#x20AC;? she added. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve learned that students are most capable and best able to showcase their intelligence when they are given activities that peak their interest.â&#x20AC;? Assistant superintendent for Instruction Jennifer Greif told board members that applications for next yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s two winners are underway with interviews beginning this week.

Darnell to be installed as PWC president Staff Report news@mechlocal.com MECHANICSVILLE â&#x20AC;&#x201C; The new officers for the 2018-2019 will be installed on Monday, May 21, when the Pamunkey Womanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Club meets at the home of a member. Those being installed are: Virginia Darnell, president; Debbie Walker, first vice president; Peggy Arnold, second vice president; Cindy Modzelewski, recording secretary; Mary Page Gregory, corresponding secretary; and Nancy

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Hayden, treasurer. A picnic will get underway at 6:30 p.m. For more information about attending the meeting or becoming a member, contact the club's membership chairman, Debbie Walker, at 804-730-2311 or visit the club's website, www. PAMUNKEYWC.org.

Ashland National Day of Prayer to be held May 3 on town hall lawn Staff Report news@mechlocal.com ASHLAND -- The 10th annual Ashland National Day of Prayer Celebration will be held from 7 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, May 3, on the lawn of Ashland Town Hall at 101 Thompson St.

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speaker who is in step with the blue wave. We are so excited to have him as the guest speaker for our signature event. â&#x20AC;&#x153; In addition, Virginia State Sen. Jennifer McClellan will

in Ashland. Prayer, praise and music will be included in the program. Live pre-service music begins at 6:15 p.m. Special guest musicians performing at the celebration are members of the award-winning trio â&#x20AC;&#x153;4 the Lordâ&#x20AC;?.

The community is invited to join in loving and praising God through prayer and music. Those planning to attend are encouraged to bring a lawn chair or blanket. For more information, www.info.andp@yahoo.com.

serve as master of ceremonies. First Congressional District Democratic candidates seeking to replace Rep. Rob Wittman will be in attendance at the Blue Wave Bash. The Blue Wave Bash will feature a sit-down buffet catered by Jakeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Place, drinks, a gospel

solo by Dr. Alphine Jefferson, and classical guitar music by Mark Brumitt. To purchase a ticket to the Blue Wave Bash, go to the Hanover Democratic Committeeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s website (hvadems. com) or contact Joshua Briere at 804-869-9298.

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Local libraries list end of month programs Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com MECHANICSVILLE – Librarian Carolyn Garner has announced the schedule of programs for the remainder of the month at the Mechanicsville area branch libraries. The schedule is as follows: Atlee Branch Library Community Craft Time at the Atlee Branch Library -Thursday, April 26 -- 6:30 to 8 p.m. for ages 18 and up. Bring your materials and/or existing project. Share new craft ideas and find out the "tip of the month." There will be plenty of inspirational crafting magazines and books full of ideas. Refreshments will be provided by the Friends of the Atlee Library. For more information,

call 804-559-0654 or visit the library at 9161 Atlee Rd. A Day with Curious George at the Atlee Branch Library -- Saturday, April 28 -11 a.m. to noon for ages 3 and up. Take part in stories and a craft to celebrate that mischievous monkey everyone loves. Snacks will be provided by the Friends of the Atlee Library. For more information, call 804-5590654 or visit the library at 9161 Atlee Rd. Storytimes at the Atlee Branch Library – Wednesday, April 25 – 10 a.m. Mother Goose Storytime, 10:45 a.m.Toddler Storytime, and 11:30 a.m. Preschool Storytime. Thursday, April 26 – 10 a.m. Mother Goose Storytime, 10:45 a.m. Family Storytime, and 11:30 a.m. Preschool Storytime.

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For more information, call 804- 746-9615 or visit the library 559-0654 or visit the library at at 7461 Sherwood Crossing 9161 Atlee Rd. Place. DIY Terrarium Hanover Branch Library Workshop at the Celebrate Children’s Mechanicsville Branch Library Book Week at the Hanover -- Saturday, April 28 -- 10:30 Branch Library -- Saturday, a.m. to noon for ages 18 and April 28 – 11 to 11:45 a.m. up. Bring your garden indoors Take part in an exciting and as you design something beauengaging Storytime present- tiful for your own home or to ed by local storyteller, The give as a gift. Materials will be Backpack Storyteller (Deborah provided, but you are welcome Alsko). She’ll share stories of to bring your own container or all things green and wonder- plant. Call or visit the library ful. Don’t forget to pick up to sign up. Refreshments will your free children’s book at the be provided by the Friends of Hanover Branch Library on the Mechanicsville Library. For Friday, May 4. For more infor- more information, call 804mation, call 804-365-6210 or 746-9615 or visit the library visit the library at 7527 Library at 7461 Sherwood Crossing Drive. Place. Storytimes at the Storytimes at the Hanover Branch Library – Mechanicsville Branch Library Friday, April 27 – 10:45 a.m. – Wednesday, April 25 – 10 Family Storytime. For more a.m. Toddler Storytime, 10:45 information, call 804-365- a.m. Preschool Storytime, and 6210 or visit the library at 7527 11:15 a.m. Family Storytime. Library Drive. Thursday, April 26 – 10 a.m. Toddler Storytime, 10:45 a.m. Mechanicsville Branch Preschool Storytime, and Library 11:15 a.m. Family Storytime. Hula Dancing Class For more information, call at the Mechanicsville Branch 804-746-9615 or visit the Library – 10:30 a.m. to noon library at 7461 Sherwood Monday, April 30, for ages 16 Crossing Place. For more information about and up. Exercise your body and brain as you learn about the Pamunkey Regional Library hula dancing and culture at system, contact Librarian the library. Wear clothing Carolyn Garner at cgarner@ you can dance in easily. For pamunkeylibrary.org or 804more information, call 804- 746-3176.

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The Hanover County Pound, located at 12471 Taylor Complex Lane in Ashland, has wonderful pets available to a good home. Sampson, 511438, is a 7-month-old male neutered domestic long-haired feline. He has had his first set of vaccines and is FELV/FIV test negative. Sampson is a sweet boy that came to the shelter as a stray. He is quiet, but also friendly. Sampson is well litter-trained and keeps his living area clean. He seems like he will work well as an indoor/outdoor cat. Sampson should be compatible with anyone. Duke, 507078, is a 3-year-old male neutered hound. He has had his first set of vaccines and is Heartworm test negative. Duke is your prototypical hound -- full of playful energy. He is a pure runner when he wants to play. Duke also does great with other dogs. He does very well on the leash. Duke will benefit having an owner that likes to stay active. For more information on these great pets, as well as the many more still in need of homes at the Hanover County Pound Facility, call 804-3656485 during the day. The hours are 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday and 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Saturday. The facility is closed on Sunday and county holidays. You also can visit the website to see other animals available for adoption at http://hanovercounty.gov/Animals/Adopta-Pet/.

Mechanicsville Library Friends to open Spring Book Sale May 4 MECHANICSVILLE -- The Mechanicsville Library Friends will be holding its annual Spring Book Sale from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Friday, May 4, and from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on

Saturday, May 5. Shoppers will find selection of books, DVDs, puzzles and This includes fiction,

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mental health awareness. The run is called the SOS 1,000 Mile Run and will raise funds for HENRICO -- Henrico firethe American Foundation for fighter Alex Hall will begin a Suicide Prevention. 1,000-mile run on Memorial Alex and his running partDay, Monday, May 28, 2018 to see SUICIDE, pg. 22 support suicide prevention and

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romance, mysteries, paperbacks and hardbacks, talking books, DVD, and VHS and a large assortment of non-fiction. If you are looking for a deal,

the Mechanicsville Library Friends will have it. No single item will be priced over $1 or fill a Friends tote bags for $10. Donations will be accepted at the library up until the day of the sale. Do not donate

HANOVER – Hanover County Parks & Recreation will lead a tour of the Road to Revolution, which includes significant locations in the life of Patrick Henry. The tour will get underway at the Court House and head south and east through the area of the county where Henry was born and raised. Participants will travel by Slash Church, where Henry’s uncle was the minister and Pole Green Church site where the young Henry often attended church. Visit Rural Plains, which is open especially for this tour and hear an older Patrick Henry, who on a return visit will reminisce about his marriage there to Sarah Shelton. A box lunch and other Henry sites will be included. (Program Number 6650) Sit back and relax while exploring the towns of western Hanover. Many of the towns of western Hanover developed around the railroads as settlers moved away from the rivers. Explore the development from the mid-19th through early 20th centuries of Doswell, Beaverdam, Montpelier and Ashland with your guide. Visit the former Mt. Hope Methodist Church in Doswell, Sycamore Tavern in Montpelier among others. Gain a whole new appreciation of western Hanover as you explore the many unique sites of the area. Lunch is included. (Program old encyclopedias or Reader’s Digest condensed books. Everything else is welcome. All proceeds will benefit the library and its programs. For more information, contact the Mechanicsville Branch Library at 804-746-9615.

Number 6651) These annual tours of Hanover County are supported by Richmond Region Tourism and Hanover County and will take place on Saturday, May 19. Each tour includes a box lunch, snacks and water. Transportation for the day will be via chartered bus and tours are led by Richmond Discoveries.

When registering for tours, be sure to note any special dietary needs. Meet the bus at the Hanover County Government Complex at 7497 County Government Complex in Hanover. The tours are open to all ages. The fee is $20 per person. The deadline to register is Friday, May 11, or as space permits. Pre-registration and pay-

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Lee-Davis High School will present the Broadway musical “Little Women” as its spring play. Performance dates are Thursday through Saturday, April 26-28, starting at 7 p.m. at Fairmount Christian Church at 6502 Creighton Rd. in Mechanicsville. “Little Women” is a story of love, family, and the adventures of four sisters during the Civil War. The musical is based on Louisa May Alcott’s American classic novel, with a book by Allan Knee, music by Jason Howland, and lyrics by Mindi Dickstein. “Little Women” is presented through special arrangement with MTI. Tickets are $10 with reserved seating online at ldhsva.booktix.com or at the door. The cast includes Josie Lynn, Kaitlyn Demastus, Alex Fearnow, Abigail Carter and Shannon Hardy as Amy, Beth, Laurie, Jo and Meg.

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CALENDAR | News, Updates & Listings Saturday, April 28 A Huge Yard Sale and Car Wash will be held from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Rural Point Baptist Church at 6548 Studley Rd. in Mechanicsville. All proceeds will benefit the Teen Ministry. For more information, call 804-7303226 or email www.ruralpointbaptist.com. The church is on Facebook at www.facebook.com/ RPBCVA.

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at the Rural Point Baptist Church at 6548 Studley Rd. in Mechanicsville. Kenny Baldwin will be the featured speaker. Games and activities start at 2:30 p.m. The service will begin at 5 p.m. with pizza being provided afterwards. Music will be presented by Praising Hymn Trio and Living Word Baptist Choir. There will be an iPad giveaway. Teens and church groups are invited to attend. Those planning to attend are asked to contact the church with numbers in groups. For more information, call 804730-3226 or email www.ruralpointbaptist.com. The church is on Facebook at www.facebook. com/RPBCVA.

The semi-annual Community Yard Sale will be held from 8 a.m. to noon at the Trinity Christian Church at 8469 Atlee Rd. in Mechanicsville. To rent a space, call 804-334-6590. The fee is $15 for one and $25 for two. Vendors also are welcome. Set up begins at 6:30 a.m. Food will be sold but Monday, May 21 The new officers f the there won’t be a bake sale (that is Pamunkey Woman’s Club for scheduled for the fall). 2018-2019 will be installed at the home of a member. They Saturday, May 12 A Youth Rally will be held are: Virginia Darnell, presi-

dent; Debbie Walker, first vice president; Peggy Arnold, second vice president; Cindy Modzelewski, recording secretary; Mary Page Gregory, corresponding secretary; and Nancy Hayden, treasurer. A picnic will get underway at 6:30 p.m. For more information about attending the meeting or becoming a member, contact the club’s membership chairman, Debbie Walker, at 804-730-2311 or visit the club’s website, www. PAMUNKEYWC.org.

Saturday, Oct. 20 The 1978 Class of Lee-Davis High School will hold its 40th reunion at The Via Club at Pebble Creek in Mechanicsville. As arrangements continue to progress, invitations will be arriving soon. For details, go to Facebook (Lee-Davis Class of 1978), or contact Judi Craft Culver at judi.culver@gmail. com or 804-387-6153.

Ongoing Families Anonymous Support Group meets from 7 to 8:30 p.m. every Monday at the Episcopal Church of the Creator at 7159 Mechanicsville Turnpike in Mechanicsville. The group is a self-help fellowship for the friends and family members of addicts who are in need of understanding and healing themselves. For details, call Sandy at 804730-4812 or email sandy.leigh@ verizon.net. Overcomers Outreach and Women’s Codependency, a Christ-centered anonymous support program offering hope and healing for recovering alcoholics, addicts and their families meet every Monday at 7 p.m., at the Mechanicsville Christian Center at 8061 Shady Grove Road in Mechanicsville. For more information, call 804-366-9645 or email kjfaith1@gmail.com. Civil War re-enactors are wanted for the 12th Va. Inf. Reg’t, Co B. Members said they are “a family-oriented unit dedicated to providing a high degree of authenticity while honoring our ancestors. The group does small and large re-enactments, living history, and have a period dance group. For more information, call 804-512-2621.

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Mechanicsville. A nursery will be available for infants and toddlers. Katherine G. Dougherty is the Deacon in charge of All Souls. For more information, visit www. allsoulsva.org. A Healing and Recovery SS Class meets at 9 a.m. at the Walnut Grove Baptist Church at 7046 Cold Harbor Rd. in Mechanicsville. The class is for adults 18 and over and is an extension of the NorthStar community that also meets at 6 p.m. Fridays at the church. The Christian 12 Steps and Biblical wisdom are the basis of study and discussion to learn about God’s place in our lives. All are welcome. For more information, call 804-746-5081 or contact Craig Simpson at craigwgbc@gmail.com.

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The Hanover Concert Band rehearses from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. every Tuesday, mid-January through mid December, at the Hanover Arts and Activities Center at 500 S. Railroad Ave. in Ashland, just south of U.S. 54. Membership is open to anyone who can read music and play a non-string instrument. High school students are welcome with parents’ permission. For more Saturdays Trinity Lutheran Church, information, visit www.hanoverAshland Campus, located at concertband.org or call 804-78911515 Ashcake Road in Ashland 0536. two miles west of U.S. 1, holds it church service at 5 p.m. with Thursdays Pastor Nycholas Greig. For more The Rotary Club of Ashland information, visit www.trinimeets at noon for lunch at tyrichmond.net or call 804-270the Henry Clay Inn at 114 N. 9626. Railroad Ave. in Ashland. For more information, contact Sundays Jennifer Fox at 804-314-2834 or All Souls Episcopal Church jfox@barnesfamilylaw.com. celebrates Holy Eucharist Rite II at 9:15 a.m. at Messiah Lutheran Church at 8154 Atlee Rd. in Second Mondays The WEB of Hope meets

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from 10 a.m. to noon the second Monday of each month (Nov. 13 and Dec. 11) at the Black Creek Baptist Church at 6289 McClellan Road in Mechanicsville. The WEB of Hope group, an extension of the American Red Cross, meets to knit, crochet, sew and quilt for those that need assistance. Gifts are distributed to such groups as the Pregnancy Resource Center, MCEF, Bless the Children, various Native American Reservations, etc. Participants will learn how to knit and crochet if they don’t know how. For more information, Laurie Wagner at 804-7810338.

Third Mondays Alzheimer’s/Dementia support group for caregivers and others who want to help and encourage those who have loved ones with dementia illnesses meets at 7 p.m. on the third Monday of each month in Room E106 at Shady Grove United Methodist Church at 8209 Shady Grove Rd. in Mechanicsville. For more information, contact Jennifer Bean at 804-559-2805, Mark Elliott at 804-746-8288 or the church office at 804-7469073.

Second Tuesdays Hanover Family Support Group, a support group for family members of a loved one with a mental illness, meets from 7 to 8:30 p.m. the second Tuesday evening of each month at the Ashland office of Hanover Community Services located at 12300 Washington Highway in Ashland. Attendees support one another, share experiences, challenges and resources and to advocate for their loved ones. see CALENDAR, pg. 25

Ivan Parker and son to perform in June in King William Staff Report news@mechlocal.com KING WILLIAM – Ivan Parker, an award-winning gospel singer, will perform with his son Josh and the Harvesters Quartet at 6 p.m. on Saturday, June 2, at the Cool Spring Primary School at 7301 Acquinton Church Rd. in King William. The performance is being presented by the Young at Heart of Colosse PARKER Baptist Church. Parker has toured with The Gaithers and has a successful solo career. Josh will be playing guitar. The Harvesters will provide an inspirational gospel

IF YOU GO . . . 6 p.m. Saturday June 2 Cool Spring Primary School

program. Danny Parker, lead singer and manager of the Harvesters, is Ivan's brother. Their message encourages incorporating in one’s daily Christian walk, faith, patience, prayerfulness and thankful hope until the return of Jesus Christ. Tickets are $20 for premium seating. Regular seating is $15 for adults and $5 for children ages 10 and under. Tickets are limited, so preordering is recommended. Tickets, which go on sale on Sunday, April 29, may be purchased by contacting Anita Roy at 804-238-5659 or Cathy Mitchell at 804-241-4888. Doors for the event will open at 5 pm. Light refreshments will follow.

King William supervisors fund new playground; completion nears By Melody Kinser Managing Editor KING WILLIAM – Thanks to the King William County Board of Supervisors approving the use of $80,000 from Capital Improvement Project funds, a new playground project is becoming a reality for the Parks and Recreation Department. According to Parks and Rec manager Alison W. Fox, the playground will be placed in the same location as the old system off U.S. 30. “This system will offer lots of fun features from the old system but with a new feel,” she said. “The department does not have a set date for a grand opening yet.” They are, however, “hoping to have the playground up and running by the end of April or very early May.” Fox said the new system has been ordered, the department is waiting for it to be delivered and installed. “The delay is partly from wanting to find a new location for the playground system but we ran into a few hiccups along the way and found that the old site would be the best option,” she said.

Image courtesy of Alison W. Fox

This image offers a proposed layout of the site of the new playground in King William County. Parks and Rec manager Alison W. Fox said it is subject to change is the company constructing the playground determines any shifting will be needed.

The playground system is being supplied through Miracle Recreation Equipment Company. Once a Grand Opening date is determined, Fox said the department “will send out invitations through our Recreation System via email, as well as post it on our Facebook page so the Community can come out and enjoy the playground as soon as

the ribbon is cut.” “I am very excited to have a new system put in for the families of the community to enjoy and I look forward to seeing the children having fun on a new and safe system provided by the county,” she added. The King William County Parks and Recreation Department is located at 180 Horse Landing

Rd. in King William. The office number is 804-769-4981; the fax is 804-769-4964. The website is parksandrecreation@kingwilliamcounty.us. To keep up with the activities and projects of the Parks and Recreation Department, go to https://www.facebook. com/pages/King-William-RecPark/112282692181869.

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‘Peter and the Starcatcher’ opens May 3 at HHS

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Hanover Book Festival to be held Saturday

ECHANICSVILLE -- Hanover High School will perform “Peter and the Starcatcher” at 7 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday, May 3-5. If the name “Peter” brings to mind Neverland and fairy dust, you’re on the right track. This is the original story of Capt. Hook, the Lost Boys, and other familiar characters from that tale. Based on the novel by Dave Barry (Pulitzer Prizewinning humor columnist) and Ridley Pearson and adapted for the stage by Rick Elice, this Broadway hit won numerous Tony Awards during its stint on the Great White Way. Hanover Theatre Company students are being directed by Debra Clinton. This prequel to Peter Pan conveys a wonderful message as well. Asked why she selected “Peter and the Starcatcher,” Clinton cited its universal appeal: “We all know how hard it is to be a grown-up; this show is an opportunity for us all to revisit our childhoods. Moreover, it’s an iconic story about friendship, love, and trust.” Freshman Stone Casey, cast in the title role of Peter,

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Abbie Pavie as “Molly Aster” and Stone Casey as “Peter Pan” share a winsome moment together.

echoed her sentiment by responding to the question “What is Peter looking for?” with the instantaneous reply of “a family and a home.” Accordingly, the producIf the name “Peter” brings to mind Neverland and fairy dust, you’re on the right track. This is the original story of Capt. Hook, the Lost Boys, and other familiar characters from that tale.

Mechanicsville. Writers wishing to take part in the event are urged to ECHANICSVILLE reserve a space by going to -- The Hanover www.HanoverBookfestival. Book Festival com. will be held It is a described as a childfrom 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on friendly event, with reading Saturday, April 28, at 8460 materials available for the Times-Dispatch Blvd. in entire family.

A special guest named Nutzy, as in the friend of the Richmond Flying Squirrels, will make a visit between 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. There will be a bake sale, LuLaRoe shop, a children’s corner and music by guitarist Jerry Liggan.

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tion will feature a number of fresh new faces, students not typically participants in HHS shows who have found a sense of belonging as part of the Hanover Theatre Company ensemble. Tickets are $7 for adults, $5 for students with ID, and admission is free for GoldCard-carrying seniors, as well as active and retired military (with valid ID identification). Information submitted by Penelope Fleming.

more about the run, track their progress or make a donation to the cause should visit www. sos1000milerun.com.

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Continued from pg. 13

three years during World War II and worked for Reynolds Metal Company for 35 years. A graveside service was held at 10 a.m. on Monday, April 23 in Forest Lawn Cemetery, 4400 Pilots Lane, Richmond. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions be made to the American Lung SCHACKLFORD Association.

For more information, contact Kathy Redfearn, LCSW at 804-65-4230.

The Hanover County Historical Society will be conducting free tours of the Old Hanover Courthouse on the Historic Courthouse Green from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. every second Tuesday through December. The address is 13182 Hanover Third Wednesday The Mechanicsville Lions Club Courthouse Road in Hanover. For more information, visit http://www.hanover- meets at 6 p.m. at Calabash and the first historical.org/index.html. Wednesday of the month as a volunteer opportunity to help with a bingo game Second Wednesday The Greater Richmond Alzheimer’s for the veterans at McGuire Medical Association and the Hanover Adult Center Center. For more information, contact will host a caregiver support group from Pam Bartle at 804-+730-0427 or Rick 9:30 to 11 a.m. the second Wednesday of Starling at 804-550-1112.

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each month at the Hanover Adult Center at 7231 Stonewall Parkway in Mechanicsville. The meetings will provide an opportunity for caregivers of people with Alzheimer’s to exchange coping skills and give mutual support. Co-facilitators are Vivian Bagby and Barbara Allen. For more information, call the Greater Richmond Alzheimer’s Association chapter at 804-967-2580.

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attend. For more information, contact Hillcrest Baptist Church will host hanovertownegc2@gmail.com. First Thursday Hymn Sing at 10 a.m. on the corner of U.S. 301 and Hillcrest Road. Third Thursday MOPS (Mothers of Pre-Schoolers) The morning will include the singing of meets monthly for mutual support, netold hymns and a snack lunch. For more working and social events at 6:30 p.m. information, call 804-730-1500. at the Walnut Grove Baptist Church. There are topical discussions, snacks and Second Thursday If gardening is your passion or crafts, and childcare is provided. They hobby, consider attending the Hanover also plan Moms’ Night Out, kids play Towne Gardening Club. The Hanover time and other fun activities. MOPS is Towne Garden Club meets the sec- an international organization, created ond Thursday at 7 p.m. at the Hanover for mothers with children age 0 to 5. Evangelical Friends Church at 6420 The WGBC chapter meets in the eveMechanicsville Tpk. (back entrance) in nings from 6:30 to 8 p.m. in order to Mechanicsville. Educational programs accommodate working moms. For more on a variety of gardening topics are pre- information, contact the church office at sented monthly. Guests are welcome to 804-746-5081.

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April 25, 2018

UPCOMING EVENTS

27 2018

Prep baseball/softball: Atlee at Lee-Davis 7:00 p.m./7:00 p.m.

27 2018

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Patriots overcome errors to slip past Atlee By Rob Witham For the Mechanicsville Local ASHLAND – It’s a rare evening when a baseball coach surveys the line score, sees four errors committed by his defense, and still smiles. “Baseball’s such a funny game. Wow!” said Patrick Henry head coach Sam Hart after his Patriots exploded for five runs in the sixth inning for an 8-6 win over Atlee Friday night. “I take pride in the kids not quitting. We had some things go defensively against us, but we said stay in the game, and we kept after it.” Atlee (6-5) raced to a 5-0 lead early off Patrick Henry starter Gabe Lassiter, beginning with a run in the first as Tucker Bratton began the game with single, advanced to third on a wild pitch, then scored on Eric Haynes’ sacrifice fly. Atlee took advantage of a walk, a hit by pitch, and consecutive singles from Adam Jewell, Bratton, Eric Haynes and Tyler Warren for a three-run second inning. Patrick Henry’s comeback began in the form of a threerun home half of the third when an Atlee throwing error, a hit by pitch, and a Terrance Oxendine single loaded the bases. Two batters later, Hunter Hart sent a single to left, scoring two runs. A Noah Zook single scored Chase Mills to pull the Patriots

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Senior shortstop Nick Zona is poised to make the tag on Lee-Davis’ Braden Lambert, who got caught off base, in Hanover’s 3-0 win over the visiting Confederates Friday. Zona went 2-for-2 at the plate with a run scored.

within two. Atlee earned a run back in the fourth and starter Raider Adam Jewell eased through the fourth. But the Patriots (7-3) struck for a pair of runs in the fifth

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to make it 6-5, then chased Jewell in the sixth, scoring three times to finally take the lead. Oxendine again loaded the bases with a single, Mills drove home the tying and lead runs on a single to right, and a Hart

sacrifice fly added an insurance run. J.T. Fitzpatrick began the seventh for the Raiders with a hard-hit single to left, but Hart completed a critical 6-3 double play to wipe out Fitzpatrick,

and two batters later, a fielder’s choice clinched the win. Jewell battled valiantly for the Raiders, but took the defeat as Atlee who, after starting the season 5-1, lost for the fourth time in five games. Four

of Atlee’s last six games are at home, an advantage they’ll need as they must finish in the top eight of the new 15-team Region 5B to make the playoffs. The Patriots know they have a postseason future as all thirteen teams in Region 4B qualify. Hart’s message to his club at the halfway mark of the season is all about better positioning for that region tournament. “I tell them all the time, we’ve won the ones we’re supposed to win,” Hart explained. “Now let’s win a couple that maybe we’re not supposed to. Then, all of a sudden, you turn an average season into a very good season.” Meanwhile at Hanover, the Hawks scored a run in three consecutive innings after struggling to convert with runners on base early, while Jack Dragum struck out 10 LeeDavis batters for a complete game shutout as Hanover won its sixth straight game 3-0 over the Confederates. “His velocity looked good, his breaking ball looked good. He’s the senior guy that’s the number one on the staff,” head coach Charlie Dragum said of son Jack. “We’re pretty deep on the mound, but for him to go out and give us seven is awesome.” Nick Zona went two-forthree for the Hawks, scoring a see PATRIOTS, pg. 27

Taylor’s big blast lifts C-feds over Hanover By Jonathan Howard For the Mechanicsville Local MECHANICSVILLE – LeeDavis and Patrick Henry took home hard-earned victories on the softball field on Friday night, with the Confederates topping Hanover 3-0 and the Patriots outlasting Atlee 1-0. Lee-Davis (6-1), took the road victory over Hanover (6-2) thanks to a fifth-inning threerun home run from shortstop Lauren Taylor. McKenna Mehlbrech led off the inning by legging out an infield single. Madison McLaughlin followed with intentions of moving Mehlbrech into scoring position with a bunt, but was able to draw a walk from Hanover starter Ellen Palya. When Taylor stepped up to bat, she received simple advice from head coach Jackie Davis, who was looking to unlock her junior’s potential at the plate. “I just went up to bat and had a talk with coach [Davis],” Taylor said. She said, ‘Clear your head and just get on base,’ and that’s what I did.” It took only one swing for Taylor to accomplish her mission, as Palya’s first pitch of the at bat went right down the middle, and Taylor sent it hard over the center-field fence. Hanover was unable to answer in the bottom half of the fifth inning, but looked poised to chip away at the LeeDavis lead in the sixth. Senior catcher Lauren Hughes led off the inning with a single. Two batters later, Julia Mardigian looked to ground into a potentially inning-ending double play, but Taylor and second baseman Carlee Harding were unable to connect on the initial throw, allowing both runners to be safe. A Savannah Henley wild pitch moved both runners into scoring position, but the

sophomore followed by recording a strikeout and forcing a groundout to end the inning. Henley struck out seven batters and received outstanding help on defense to put away the Hawks and earn the road victory. “[Henley] did a great job tonight of throwing strikes and allowing her defense to make plays. When they did get a big hit, she was able to keep her composure and get out of the inning without giving up anything,” Davis said. “That’s a testament to her and her trusting her defense and everyone working together to get through it.” Patrick Henry’s victory over Atlee was the school’s first over the Hanover County rival in three years and came thanks to a fifth-inning squeeze bunt from Delaney Nuckols. Hailey Thomas led off the inning with a single, and advanced to third on a sacrifice bunt and a fielder’s choice. When Nuckols laid the bunt down the third base line, Thomas saw traffic in front of her, but was able to truck her way down the line. “I was looking straight forward and there were a bunch of people right there and all I was thinking about was how was I going to get to home plate,” Thomas said. The ball was fielded and an attempt at a play at the plate was made, but Atlee catcher Emily Friel dropped the throw home, allowing Thomas to score the game’s lone run. Charlotte Mitchell and Riley Dull continued their in game rotation for Patrick Henry (7-2), and both continuously shut down the Atlee (6-4) bats, combining to allow only three hits. Mitchell struck out seven batters in 4-1/3 innings of work while Dull struck out three over the final 2-2/3. “It’s been our game plan

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Lee-Davis’ Lauren Taylor (center) is all smiles after crushing a three-run homer in the Confederates’ win at Hanover Friday.

all year,” Patrick Henry coach Lance LeStourgeon said about the rotation. “Earlier in the year we had the conversation that it’s not about now, it’s about the long run. Our pitchers know that and they’re on the same page.” Mechanicsville Local sports correspondent Rob Witham con-

tributed to this report. Jonathan Howard can be reached at sports@mechlocal. com.

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run, while Sam Lipscomb and Will Bowles each drove in runs for Hanover. The Hawks are now 6-4 after beginning the season with four straight losses. Lee-Davis fell to 6-6. Mechanicsville Local sports correspondent Jonathan Howard

Parry and thrust

Lee-Davis 3, Hanover 0 Lee-Davis 000 030 0 — 3 9 2 Hanover 000 000 0 — 0 5 0 Henley and Hawker. Palya and Hughes. W: Henley. L: Palya.

Patrick Henry 8, Atlee 3 Atlee 131 100 0 — 6 6 1 P. Henry 003 023 x — 8 8 4 Jewell 4.1, Smither 1.1, Mabry 0.1. Lassiter 2.2, Logan 3.1, Mills 1. W: Logan. L: Smither. Hanover 3, Lee-Davis 0 Lee-Davis 000 000 0 — 0 3 2 Hanover 001 110 0 — 3 6 0 Allen 5, Strattman 6. Dragum. W: Dragum. L: Allen.

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Mechanicsville’s Stefani Deschner (right) competes against Ever Marinelli of San Francisco in the women’s foil in the USA Fencing Division I National Championships at the Greater Richmond Convention Center Saturday. Marinelli won the match. Marinelli ultimately finished seventh and Deschner finished 10th overall.

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Busch makes up ground in Toyota Owners 400 win By Billy Fellin Richmond Suburban News HENRICO – It didn’t seem likely early on that Kyle Busch would be able to win his third consecutive race in the Monster Energy Cup Series Saturday night. Busch started deep in the field – in 32nd place – and the Fords of Stewart-Haas Racing and Team Penske dominated the first two-thirds of the race at Richmond Raceway. But, Busch kept the leaders within reach throughout the race and took advantage of late caution flags, solid pit stops and fast restarts to win the Toyota Owners 400. It was Busch’s fifth Monster Energy Cup Series win at Richmond Raceway, but his first since winning the Capital City 400 in April 2012. The win was also the deepest in the field a race-winner had ever come from to win the race in Richmond Raceway history. The previous record was held by Clint Bowyer, who started 31st in May 2008. “You just have to work,” Busch said in Victory Lane. “The pit crew tonight won this race for us. They got us off first those last two times when we came down to get tires.” Chase Elliott finished sec-

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Kyle Busch celebrates in Victory Lane after moving from 32nd to first in the Toyota Owners 400 at Richmond Raceway Saturday. The win was Busch’s third-straight Monster Energy National Championship Series victory.

ond, Chesterfield native Denny Hamlin finished third, Joey Logano was fourth and Kevin Harvick finished fifth. “We got close there,” Hamlin said. “We got better as the race went on. We weren’t very strong [early on], but we made some adjustments that got us rolling

toward the front, especially on the long run.” Jimmie Johnson rallied from being a lap down early in the race to finish sixth, Kyle Larson was seventh, Brad Keselowski was eighth, Bowyer was ninth and Daniel Suarez rounded out the Top 10.

The first 350 laps of the race were caution free before Ricky Stenhouse, Ryan Blaney and Cole Whitt made contact and spun coming out of Turn 4. Martin Truex Jr., who sat on the pole for the race, won that race off pit road, followed by Harvick, Busch, Bowyer and

Logano. On the restart, Truex and Busch got out front before the cautions started coming more and more quickly. Ryan Newman hit the wall on Lap 367, with Jamie McMurray and Larson sustaining damage as well.

Busch won that race off pit road, the first he had led up to that point in the race. He wouldn’t give it up, either. On Lap 376, Busch got away on the restart, with Truex, Hamlin and Keselowski following behind. Then, just 13 laps later, David Ragan spun in Turn 4 to bring out yet another caution and bunched the field up once again. Truex had trouble on the left side of his car on the pit stop and fell from second to ninth. Busch maintained the lead, with Hamlin, Harvick, Logano and Elliott behind him. Elliott went three-wide on the Lap 393 restart to jump to second place as Busch got away once again. Ricky Stenhouse Jr. spun out and hit the wall to bring out another caution on Lap 395. On the ensuing greenwhite-checkered restart, Busch was able to get away for the final time, with Elliott close behind. But Elliot could not catch Busch before the checkered flag fell. The first two stages of the race didn’t seem as though it would be one to come down to an overtime finish. Logano dominated early see BUSCH, pg. 29

Teammates dominate in ToyotaCare 250 By Billy Fellin Richmond Suburban News HENRICO – Joe Gibbs Racing’s Christopher Bell drives a Toyota. Naturally, so does his teammate, Noah Gragson. Bell had a mirror full of Gragson’s Toyota emblem for the final 78 laps of the race, but Bell was able to hold off

Gragson to win the ToyotaCare 250 at Richmond Raceway Friday. It was Bell’s first win of the 2018 Xfinity Series season and his second win of his career. He led 120 laps on the night. While Bell and Gragson are both JGR cars, Bell viewed it as driver against driver in the closing laps. “The word ‘teammate’ goes

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out the window when you’re going for a win,” Bell said. “Track position is what won me the race. [Gragson] probably had a better long-run car than I did. I tried to run my race and run as fast as I could. If he got me, he got me.” Bell first took the lead from pole-sitter Cole Custer on Lap 44 and held it to Lap 68, when Daniel Hemric took it for the

next 11 laps. Hemric won Stage One, but he came out second to Bell on the ensuing pit stops. John Hunter Nemechek, along with a handful of other cars, stayed out after the end of the first stage of the race and Nemechek was able to lead for 36 laps. see TEAMMATES, pg. 29

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Christopher Bell (with checkered flag) celebrates in Victory Lane after winning the ToyotaCare 250 Friday night.

Raider boys run away with win at Lee-Davis meet By Dave Lawrence Sports Editor MECHANICSVILLE – Because of this year’s wacky weather, the outdoor track and field season got off to a slow start. Because of that, the LeeDavis Invitational, traditionally marking the mid-point of the regular season for many teams, this year marks the point at which many teams kick their season into high gear. Friday and Saturday at LeeDavis Atlee’s boys did quite a bit of kicking. They outpaced the indoor Region 5B champion L.C. Bird by more than 10 points to win the Lee-Davis invitational with 85 points. The Skyhawks were second with 73.75 points, followed by Colonial Forge (64.75), Kellam (50.75) and Manchester (46). The Confederates were the next-highest local finisher, coming in 12th with 24.75. Hanover’s boys finished in a tie for second (with Stafford) with 11 points. The Lee-Davis and Hanover girls both finished among the top 10 girls teams. Stone Bridge (102 points) and Colonial Forge (97) topped the list, followed by Mills Godwin (59), Glen Allen (48.5) ad Manchester (35.25). The Confederates tied with Maggie Walker for sixth place with 33 points and the Hawks were just a point behind in

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on, passing Truex on Lap 38 and, while Aric Almirola came charging through the field to second place, Logano won the first stage. Logano, Kurt Busch and Bowyer traded the lead over the second stage, but Logano passed Bowyer on Lap 193 and

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Hanover senior Morgan Ferguson finished second with a 31 feet, 9.5 inch leap in the triple jump at the Lee-Davis Invitational Saturday. Her result helped the Hawk girls finish in the top 10.

ninth place. Atlee head track and field coach Tyler Busch was pleased with the work of his boys. “They’re firing on all cylinders right now. Everyone is looking good,” Busch said. “They’re hitting everything we’re asking for. It’s been great.” He said the Raider boys are nearly full strength, too. “Almost everybody is healthy as well,” Busch said. “We had one injury on Saturday. Hopefully that’s nothing too

would hold it for the final seven laps of Stage Two to win the second stage. Martin Truex led the most laps on the night with 121, followed by Kurt Busch with 98, then Logano with 92, Bowyer with 45 and Kyle Busch with 36. Billy Fellin is sports editor of Powhatan Today, Goochland Gazette and Cumberland Today. He can be reached at wfellin@ powhatantoday.com.

major. Other than that, for now we have a real healthy roster, which helps a lot.” The Raider boys went home with five champions: Cason Gardner, who cleared

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Bell caught Nemechek on Lap 116 and overtook the No. 42 car in the outside lane, with Emporia native Elliott Sadler following close behind. On Lap 132, Sadler caught and passed Bell to take the lead and win Stage Two. Hemric, who looked like the dominant car early on, had a tire going down and eventually went flat just prior to the end of Stage Two. He hit the wall and damaged his car, fell behind and wasn’t a factor for the rest of the race. He finished 29th. On the restart to begin Stage Three, Sadler, Gragson and Bell

6 foot, 6 inches in the high jump; Kameron Helmlinger, who won the 800-meter run with a 1:58.69 time; Ahmad Richardson, with a 40.06 finish in the 300 dash. Atlee’s 1,600 relay team of Conor Helmick, Gardner, Ryan Konecny and Helmlinger won its event with a 3:24.68 time; and it’s 3,200 relay team of Helmick, Ian Sellors, Matthew Heldmann and Helmlinger won its event in 8:05.90. The Raiders had a number of other top five finishes: Gardner, who came in third in the 300 hurdles; Sellors, who was fifth in the 800 run; Alex Oliver, who was fifth in the long jump; and William Chapman and John Thumma, who came in second and fourth, respectively, in the pole vault. While Atlee’s boys are mostly healthy, both Lee-Davis teams are struggling with injuries. The Confederate girls have struggled with injuries among their runners, but their field athletes did everything their head coach Neil Mathews asked for – maybe more.

“We don’t have many girls, and the ones that we do have are working pretty hard, especially in our field event-skill area,” Mathews said. “Those girls are reaping the reward of hard work. Some of the distance runners are coming around with strong performances.” Megan Mann was the Confederates’ big winner, claiming the shot put title with a 38 foot, 6 inch throw. She finished second in the discus with a 124 foot, 11 inch effort. Alyssa Rice finished third in the pole vault and Lauren Taylor, fresh off a Friday night where she played hero for the Confederate softball team with a gamewinning three-run home run, finished fifth in the triple jump. On the boys side, Austin Brown had a pair of top-five efforts for Lee-Davis, finishing third in the triple jump and fourth in the long jump. Jack Ikenberry came in third for the Confederate boys in the 3,200 run. Hanover has had its share of illnesses and injuries, too. One of the Hawk girls returned to

competition for the Lee-Davis Invitational, and she returned in a big way: Rachel Crytser won the girls 1,600 run with a 5:15.50 finish. “It was her first race back in the spring,” said Hanover head coach Rich Firth. “It was a good time, it wasn’t a great time, but she won. I told her, ‘You can’t go further up than first place, so you’ve got to be satisfied with that.’ ” Morgan Ferguson finished second in the triple jump, Makenzie Joiner was fourth in the 400; and the Hawks’ 1,600 relay team of Ferguson, Morgan Crocker, Crytser and Joiner finished third. On the boys side, Joel Bowers came in third in the 400 and Joey Badalamenti was fourth in the pole vault. “The girls did really well. It was a real good meet,” said Hanover head track and field coach Rich Firth. “Even kids who are not the more prominent runners, just about everybody ran real well that day.” Dave Lawrence can be reached at dlawrence@mechlocal.com.

went three-wide through Turn 1 and Turn 2. Gragson threaded the needle through the middle and took the lead. It was Gragson’s first Xfinity Series start and first time ever racing at Richmond Raceway. “It’s great to finish second in my first race,” he said. “I wanted to win there at the end. I just couldn’t hold myself to roughing him up too badly. We just came up a little short. I’m just thankful for the opportunity.” Justin Allgaier spun along the frontstretch with 82 laps to go in the race to bring out what would be the final caution of the race. Gragson and Bell battled on the ensuing restart, with Bell getting the best of his teammate

soon thereafter. As the top cars navigated through lapped traffic, Gragson didn’t let Bell get away and was right on his teammate’s bumper with 13 laps to go. Gragson said that he found something at the end of the second stage on aged tires and gave it a shot against Bell. But, Gragson’s attempt fell short and his spotter advised him not to give it another try too early. “I wish I could go back and try it again,” he said. He made several attempts to pass Bell in the waning laps, the best chance of which came in Turn 4 with 11 laps to go, but Bell was able to power past him on the top.

Sadler finished third and won the Dash 4 Cash’s $100,000 prize money, but a win at his home track still eluded him. “It’s so good to run here at my home track,” Sadler said. “We just got a little too tight there at the end.” Sadler maintained his Xfinity Series points lead by 29 points over Bell. Matt Tifft finished fourth, Austin Cindric was fifth, Custer was sixth, followed by Ryan Truex, Jeremy Clements, Ryan Reed and Brandon Jones. Billy Fellin is sports editor of Powhatan Today, Goochland Gazette and Cumberland Today. He can be reached at wfelling@powhatantoday.com.

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L & L Cleaning Services - We create FREE TIME for busy people! Bonded & Insured. A+ rating with the BBB. Proud member of CleaningForAReason.org 804-305-4068 LandLCleans.com

HAULING Hauling - All Types of Light Hauling Trash - Brush - Junk - Clean Out Garages and Sheds - Etc. Reasonable Prices. Call 347-4943 or 746-8653 JUNK /YARD DEBRIS REMOVAL Attics, Basement, Garages, Furniture, Appliances, Brush Piles, Old Wood , Leaf Piles - Almost Anything! NO JOB TOO SMALL! 804-514-2938

HOME IMPROVEMENTS NEW ROOFING, NO REPAIRS, Windows, Siding & Doors. Best prices in town. 10% off up to $500. Professional Home Services 804-216-5924

Announcements AUCTION SALES AUCTION Sat. April 28th, 9:30am Mechanicsville, VA 770 JD Tractor * Kubota Zero Turn Mower * Harley Davidson Heritage Softail Classic * Antiques * Neon * Collectables * and Much More! 7235bosherdr.com 804-339-9176

GENERAL & SPECIAL NOTICES Richmond Coin and Currency Show May 4-6, 2018 Fri-Sat 10-6, Sun 10-3 ACCA Shrine Center 1712 Bellevue Ave, Richmond 23227 Dealers buying, selling, and trading coins and currency Free parking, admission, and appraisals Raffle prizes all weekend www.richmondcoinclub.com Contact: Bill Scott 804-350-1140

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23116- Yard Sale, Sat., April 28th, 8am-12noon, 9172 Pembridge Drive, Furniture, Clothes, Dishes, Cookware & general household items. Aylett Estate Sale, April 27, 28, & 29; 10 AM - 4 PM each day. 658 Hazelwood Rd, Aylett, VA 23009 Contents of log cabin to be sold Dining room table, 3 Leafs, 6 chairs; Hutch, small kitchen appliances, refrigerator, dishes, glassware, enamel pots, skillets, & dishes; Cast iron skillets, sofa beds, side tables, beds, variety of lamps, Large metal Coca cola sign, antique metal wagon wheel, vintage ladies bicycles, wooden porch glider, hammock, books, bookcases, and much more. See estatesales.net for pictures & more info. Terms: CASH or CHECK with proper ID, as there is NO CELL SERVICE at location.

HUGE PLANT SALE - Big selection of perennials, shrubs, trees, groundcovers and roses. For Sun & Shade over a 1,000 pots! Priced to Go!! Fri. April 27th and Sat. April 28th, 8193 South Mayfield Lane.

Administrative Assistant - Full-Time Must have computer skills & construction knowledge. Send resume to meminteriorsinc@comcast.net

Clubhouse Staff Mattaponi Springs Golf Club is seeking enthusiastic, reliable individuals to join our team as (part-time/seasonal) Wait Staff (must be at least 21), Cook, Golf Shop and Outside Golf Staff. Playing Privileges on an Award winning course, Discounted meals, Uniforms provided. Apply in person at 22490 Penola Road, Ruther Glen, VA.

Full-Time Line Cook, Working Tuesday through Saturday. 20 minutes from Mechanicsville, Apply in person Chillin & Grillin Shack, 12134 King William Road, 23086.

Prep Person - Working Tuesday through Saturday, 10am-3:30pm 20 minutes from Mechanicsville, Apply in person Chillin & Grillin Shack, 12134 King William Road, 23086.

CONSTRUCTION & TRADES JOURNEYMAN ELECTRICIANS and HELPERS Houston Electric LLC located in Mechanicsville, VA has immediate openings for full-time experienced commercial Electricians and Helpers. Paid apprenticeship program available for helpers. Excellent benefits. Call 804559-6023 to schedule an interview.

STRAWBERRY PICKERS NEEDED Everyday, 8am-5pm for 5-week season. Call 746-8688, leave message

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Indoor Yard Sale - April 28th, 7am-2pm at the Mechanicsville Church of Christ, 8067 Atlee Road. Benefits the Mission Team going to Mexico to build a house and teach Vacation Bible School.

Oakley Hill Community Yard Sale off Cold Harbor Road. Many Homes Participating. April 28, 8 am - 1 pm. Rain Date 5/5.

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PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the Hanover County Board of Zoning Appeals has set Tuesday, May 8, 2018 at 7:00 P. M., in the Board Room of the Hanover County Government Building at Hanover Courthouse, Hanover, Virginia, as the day, date, time, and place for a public hearing to consider the following case, at which public comments will be accepted: A-1-18

KATRINA VANHUSS AND OTIS FULTON, Request a Variance from the former Title I, Article 5, Section 3.81. (d) of the Hanover County Zoning Ordinance, relating to yard requirements in the former R-1, Single-Family Residential Zoning District regulations. A minimum front-yard setback of forty-five (45) feet is required when located on a fifty (50) foot right-of-way. The requested Variance is for 3.5 feet, which would allow a building lot to have a front yard setback of 41.5 feet. The request is made for GPIN 7798-82-8798 consisting of approximately 1.47 acres, located on the south line of Linderwood Drive (State Route 1217), approximately 1150 feet west of its intersection with Wychwood Drive (State Route 1218) in the ASHLAND MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT. (PUBLIC HEARING)

Copies of the above cases may be reviewed in the Planning Office any regular business day, Monday through Friday, between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p. m. J. Keith Thompson Zoning Administrator

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FENCING **Fence Scapes** 559-8797 Custom Wood, Chain-Link, Vinyl, Ornamental Aluminum. www.fencescapesllc.com *SUPERIOR FENCE CO* for the BEST VALUE on a Quality Wood Fence Call 559-2211 Repairs & Improvements of All Sizes Licensed & Insured. Free Estimates. WOODWORKS LLC. 804-296-7292 Installation, Teardown & Repair of all fence types. Both commercial & residential. 22 years experience.

GARAGE A & E Door Company, LLC Eddie Funai, Owner/Operator Garage Doors & Openers Replaced or Repaired. Over 25 yrs. exp. Free Est.! Lic/Ins. Call 804-402-8522

GENERAL CONTRACTORS Purcell Construction Custom Builder Hunter Purcell 804-972-2215 www.PurcellConstruction.Biz Custom Homes & Additions ∂ Barns ∂ Siding & Replacement Windows ∂ Roofing ∂ Sunrooms ∂ Decks ∂ Porches ∂ Inter/Exter Renovations ∂ Kitchen & Bath Remodels ∂ Free Est. ∂ Lic/Ins Res/Comm ∂ 35 yrs exp ∂ A+ Rating with the BBB & Angie’s List ∂ Senior Citizens Discount Available.

GUTTER Drake’s Lawn Care GUTTER CLEANING - FREE ESTIMATES Mention this ad and receive 15% OFF a gutter cleaning! Tim Drake (804)837-1555

Additions • New Construction • Remodeling • Low Cost Drywall Repair Class A Lic. Free Estimates. 40 yrs Exp. Home Owner and Realtor Punch Lists George at 804-690-2767

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HANDYMAN EXPRESS Your Small Job Specialist Painting, Repairs, and Maintenance Call Steve Hall 426-8544

PERDUE’S POWER WASHING Est. 1995 - Full Service Pressure Washing. Resid. & Light Comm. Sealing, Gutter Cleaning. Lic. & Ins. Free Est. Ernie 328-1668

HEATING BELL CREEK Heating Cooling Service & Preventative Maintenance. 31 yrs exp. Lic. Call 559-1045.

HOME REPAIR Stanley Home Improvement Repairs inside & outside your home. No job too small. 20 years experience. Licensed & Insured Ken 262-8845 or 840-0464 Drywall Repairs- Small jobs welcome. Clean & Dependable. Licensed & Insured 30 years experience. Dean~ 803-8417 Herring Home ImprovementWindows, Decks, Sheds, Repairs Licensed & Insured. Call 537-5755

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Johnson’s Lawn Service Retired, looking for lawns that need TLC. Lawn Clean up, Leaves. 543-8627 KJLC Landscape Management Commercial & Residential Landscape Grading, Pavers, Sidewalk, Patios & Retaining Walls, Drainage, Fertilization, Aeration, Seeding, Pruning, Mulch, Fence Installation & Repair. Call 746-0827, ext. 2.

A BROWN’S HOUSE WASHING ROOF STAINS REMOVAL 804-937-8351 Affordable Quality Wash Houses, Roofs, Decks, Lic & Ins. 550-2345 Serving Mechanicsville & Hanover for over 21 years.

HANOVER HANDY SERVICES Low Pressure Powerwashing Gutter Cleaning Lic. & Ins. Call 363-8393 www.hanoverhandy.com

Todd’s Lawn Care Grass Cutting, Mulching & Leaf Removal. Call Todd 804-779-3362 or 804-366-8185

PAINTING Affordable House Painting & Repairs Int. & Ext. Painting, Staining, Power Washing, Textured Ceilings, Sheetrock & Wall Papering Lic. & Ins. - Kevin Taylor, 241-5016 ALLSHOUSE PAINTING Powerwashing, Sheet Rock Repairs, Gutter Cleaning, Commercial/Residential. Lic/Insured. Int./Ext. Call 730-6531 or 402-6531 E.J. Hornung Excellent References. Interior & Exterior. Great Rates. 746-5613 Guy Stinchfield Painting & Repair Int./Ext. Painting, Carpentry, Drywall Repair, Pressure Washing, Wallpaper Removal. Lic/Ins. 20 yrs experience Refereneces. Free Est. 804-439-7700

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LANDSCAPING Grading, Re-seeding, Mulch Installation Landscape Install & Storm Cleanup Licensed & Insured. Free Estimates! Please call Brian at (804) 399-9405

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CROSSWORD PUZZLE

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CANCER • Jun 22/Jul 22 Cancer, it is good to have a sense of humor, and you may need a little extra patience at work this week. When times get tough, surround yourself with lighthearted people.

LIBRA • Sept 23/Oct 23 Don’t underestimate your abilities, Libra. As a general people-pleaser, you have the ability to smooth over many situations with a calming word.

TAURUS • Apr 21/May 21 Taurus, there may be many things you wish to say to someone special, but you just do not know how to find the words. You can convey much more through actions.

LEO • Jul 23/Aug 23 Leo, you may have to take someone’s word on something or put your ultimate trust in an individual this week. It may be challenging, but let down your guard.

GEMINI • May 22/Jun 21 Gemini, if you have your hand in three or more projects, you may need to step back. It’s hard to devote your full attention to each task when you’re juggling so much at once.

VIRGO • Aug 24/Sept 22 You need to find firm footing in your career, Virgo; otherwise, you may suffer from lack of direction. Start putting out feelers and begin networking.

SCORPIO • Oct 24/Nov 22 It’s in your nature to want to get to the root of every problem and find out the answers to all the puzzles, Scorpio. This can be tiring, but when you’re determined it’s essential. SAGITTARIUS • Nov 23/Dec 21 Various factors may be clouding your decision-making skills, Sagittarius. If you’re not sure what to do, trust someone else who has always supported you.

CAPRICORN • Dec 22/Jan 20 Capricorn, finances have been drawing your attention in your life a lot lately. Pay attention to the subtle clues to get your assets in order. AQUARIUS • Jan 21/Feb 18 Swimming against the tide will only tire you out, Aquarius. If the battle isn’t worth waging on something trivial, just go with the flow. Save your energy for bigger issues. PISCES • Feb 19/Mar 20 There are some very interesting opportunities coming your way, Pisces. Just be sure to grab onto them fast.

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ARIES • Mar 21/Apr 20 Aries, take a step back and analyze your current situation before making any other moves. You may be barking up the wrong tree, and you will need a new approach.

Lee-Davis athletic boosters hold test-drive fundraiser Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com MECHANICSVILLE – The Lee-Davis Athletic Booster Club will hold a “Take the wheel. Share the wealth.” test drive event at Lee-Davis on Saturday, May 5, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event, sponsored by Richmond Ford/Lincoln, will give participants a chance to test drive a new Lincoln vehicle. Richmond Ford/Lincoln will donate $20 to the Lee-Davis boosters for every test drive taken during the event. If they get 300 test drives by 2 p.m., the boosters will receive $8,000. There will be

Festival celebrates arts and science

no pressure to purchase. “We really need the funds as we have some major projects we are in the planning phase right now. The biggest project is a brand new weight room,” Lee-Davis athletic director Tripp Metzger said in an e-mail announcing the event. The boosters are inviting vendors to come out to help support the event and are likewise inviting their teams to come out and raise funds for their sports. Those interested in setting up something for the event should contact Dawn Parent at dmparent73@gmail.com.

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Shown left, a flute player in the All-County Middle School Band plays his part in ‘Above and Beyond,’ by James Swearingen. This was the band’s opening number; Danielle Yonkers was guest conductor. Shown right, a father and daughter view a model trebuchet, one of many student-designed and built exhibits displayed in the commons of Atlee High School for the Arts and Science Festival.

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Vendors invited to showcase goods at Tractor Supply’s Spring Market Day

M E C HA N I C S V I L L E – Calling all growers, crafters and artisans: the Mechanicsville Tractor Supply store is inviting you to showcase your homemade and homegrown goods at its spring Market Day event Saturday, May 12. Vendors with expertise in everything from homemade crafts, candles and soaps to honey, eggs, produce, baked goods, gardening, furniture and more are encouraged to sign up. To register, vendors should visit TSCEventPartners.com or the Mechanicsville store. Nonprofit organizations and food trucks are also encouraged to regis-

ter. Vendor registration closes Wednesday, May 9. During Market Day on Saturday, May 12, vendors will be able showcase their goods free of charge in tented areas near the storefront. All vendors participating in this event will be responsible for complying with local and state ordinances. “Market Day is a way for us to bring neighbors together to spotlight the diverse talent that makes the Mechanicsville community so unique,” said Mary Lawley, vice president of store administration at Tractor Supply Company. “From the hobbyist to the professional, not only do we want to celebrate locally produced goods, but also the people who make them.”

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Cold Harbor Talk about charm this house has it and only minutes from the interstate. 2 acres, 3/4 bedrooms, 2½ baths, over 3200 finished SQFT, basement, front porch, rear patio/ entertaining area, walk-up attic could be finished, shed, fence, 4 fireplaces & much more. A mason built this home with old oversized bricks from Richmond. $375,000

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Gorgeous Victorian Home 12+ acres in Pine Slash 5,349 sq ft, 5 bedrooms, 4 full & 2 half baths. Chef’s dream kitchen w/high-end cabinets, granite, 2 built-in ovens, gas stove with a pot filler. There is a separate commercial grade griddle. Tons of recessed lighting in the kitchen & throughout the home. The first floor master bedroom has a double-sided fireplace, a separate sitting room & has double doors leading to the front and back porches. The master bath has lots of counter and cabinet space, 2 walk-in closets, a large jetted tub & doubleheaded shower. Beautiful hardwood floors on first floor and triple member crown molding. The 2-story family room has arched windows, fireplace and 2 French doors leading to the huge brick patio. Upstairs you will find 4 lg bedrooms 3 w/private baths. There is also a lg 2nd floor family room with a fireplace, making a great play room or media room. 3,242 sq ft roughed in basement. The exterior has a full front & rear porch. Off the rear porch there is a huge brick patio with a stone fireplace & wired for exterior kitchen. 3-car attached garage. Bring your horses! Great for a B&B! $769,950 Please Call The Woody Hogg Team 427-5100

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Former Model. This townhome is jam packed with so many extras you won’t believe it. Don’t miss out on this impeccably kept 3 BR, 2.5 BA home located in the sought after Rutland neighborhood. Enjoy all the amenities that his wonderful subdivision offers. Located within walking distance of the pool, YMCA, Kroger, Marty’s Grill and lots more. $279,950 Kathy Carmichael 804-683-0011

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Great opportunity. Recently appraised and appraisal available. Property sold “as is” and to be conveyed by a “special warranty deed.” $102,000 Call The Woody Hogg Team 427-5100

Lereve Manor 2 Car Detached Garage! FULL RENOVATION of 2000+ square feet - new vinyl siding, new windows, new kitchen, new flooring & fixtures! 3 Beds including 1st Floor Master Suite with Walk-in Closet. Available Immediately, $285,000 Call Mike Gifford 804-402-1632

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Cool Spring West This Gorgeous Home in Cool Spring West was previously the HHHunt Model and features 3BR, 2½BA plus 1st flr office, second flr loft & 2418 SF! Across from open community field the exterior offers stone & vinyl siding w/ lovely front entry way, 2-car garage, fenced rear yard & rear deck. Pristine living w/open floor plan. Gourmet kitchen w/huge island w/ bar seating, granite counters, stainless appliances, tile backsplash, recessed lights, pantry & opens to morning rm. Large master suite on 2nd flr w/tray ceiling & crown molding, huge walk-in closet and en suite full bath with tile floors, double vanity & custom tile shower with bench seat. This one is ready to move right in! $364,950

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Hunton Estates 5 bed/4½ bath brick front in the heart of Glen Allen. Open 2 story family rm w/stone gas fp. Formal living & dining rms. Lg eat-in kitchen & morning rm w/granite island & countertops, custom cabinets, pantry & cathedral ceiling. Media rm! Master suite w/large walk-in closet & luxurious master BA, Large 3rd flr rec rm w/full BA & walk-in open storage! Deck overlooks beautifully landscaped lot w/ saltwater pool & stone patio, wood burning fire pit. 3-car side entry garage w/12’ ceilings and storage. $799,950

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King William

Adorable 3 BR, 2 BA Rancher with 1,500 SF on almost 3 acres! Offering large FR with laminate floors & surround sound, bright eat-in kitchen w/black appliances & lots of cabinets & huge Florida Room w/vaulted ceiling, laminate floors & gas fireplace w/stone surround. Master BR w/en suite full bath. Large deck, 2 detached storage sheds, privacy fenced rear yard & 2-car carport. $199,950.

K E E 1W N I D SOL Castlewood

2-story colonial w/4BR, 2.5BA, 2,241 SF on large, level wooded lot! Paved driveway, replacement windows, fenced rear yard w/storage shed w/electricity & additional covered storage space & rear deck. Inviting & cozy flr plan w/FR w/hdwd flrs, crown molding & WBFP, eat-in kitchen w/ wood flrs, granite counters, custom cabinets, tile backsplash & breakfast nook. 1st flr bonus/rec rm w/built-in bookcases. Master BR w/walk-in closet, custom shelving & en suite BA. Move-in ready home in great location. Atlee High School District! One year Home Warranty included! $285,000

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2 Acres in Hanover High District Colonial w/3BRs 2½ BAs, 1,536 SF w/tons of space & privacy on partially wooded lot. Country front porch, rear deck and 2 detached storage sheds. Interior w/spacious FR w/NEW laminate flrs, gas fp, bay window, crown molding & chair rail. Eat-in kitchen w/new laminate flrs, granite counters, stainless appliances & pantry. Bright formal dining rm w/new laminate fls, crown molding & chair rail. Upstairs master suite w/carpet, walk-in closet & en suite full bath. Additional two BR are nicely sized and include carpet, ceiling fans and large closets. $277,500.

Glen Allen Estate

All brick rancher with oversized detached garage & out buildings, hardwood floors throughout, updated eat-in kitchen with granite, backsplash & new microwave & dishwasher, formal DR, FR w/gas fireplace, huge master BR with walk-in closet & updated en suite bath. BR w/ en suite, 2 Florida Rooms & much more! $258,500.

Stunning & Stately One-of-a Kind home on 11 acres with 6 BRs, 6½ BAs, over 7900 SF and all the space you could want! 3-car garage, rear yard that is an outdoor dream – enormous deck & patio w/outdoor kitchen & custom pool & hot tub w/wrought iron fence. Breathtaking 2-story FR w/marble floor & stone WB fp, gourmet kitchen w/Viking Appliances, island, pantry & morning rm, 1st flr office, Library, 1st flr BR w/BA, Atrium, 3 BRs w/walk-in closets & en suite full baths & rec room, & Luxury master BR w/ vaulted ceiling, 2 walk-in closets & luxury bath. Full basement w/tons of storage space, additional bedroom, bath & rec room w/stone FP. $999,995

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Pebble Creek

Gorgeous likenew two-story Craftsman style home w/4 BRs 2½ BAs & 2,576 SF. 2-car garage, rear deck, open floor plan w/FR that opens to eatin kitchen w/hardwood floors, granite counters, tile backsplash, maple cabinets & breakfast nook, formal dining room w/hardwood flooring & bay window & bright formal living room w/carpet. Large master suite w/carpet, walk-in closet & en suite bath w/tile flooring, double vanity sink, garden tub & separate shower. Just around the corner from shopping, restaurants & some of the best schools in Hanover County. $343,500

Two - S t o r y Transitional with 4 BRs, 2½ BAs & 2,050 SF w/2car garage, large & fully fenced rear yard w/ rear deck & patio, open floor plan w/spacious FR w/hdwd floors, gas FP, vaulted ceiling & ceiling fan, updated eat-kitchen w/ granite counters, stainless steel appl., pantry, recessed lighting, breakfast bar & large breakfast nook. Master suite offers vaulted ceiling, walk-in closet & en suite full bath with double vanity sink, soaking tub & stall shower. Newer heating system & hot water heater. Enjoy tons of communities amenities including pool. $289,950

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