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DELIVER TO: Postal Patron Mechanicsville, VA 23111

PRSRT. STANDARD U.S. POSTAGE PAID Mechanicsville, VA Permit No.141

Vol. 34, No. 51 | Richmond Suburban Newspapers | April 25, 2018

STOPS AT EVERY HOME IN TOWN

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-

Rotary continues support

By Melody Kinser Managing Editor

· FREE Consultations/ Second Opinions · Diagnostic Hearing Evaluations

Photo submitted by Brian Johnson

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.

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

31+ Years of Experience in Hearing Care

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


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