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Supervisor speaks out on conflict allegations By Jim Ridolphi for The Mechanicsville Local After having been the subject of an inquiry about a conflict of interest from the Hanover Democratic Committee, Wayne Hazzard, who represents the South Anna District on the Hanover County Board of Supervisors,

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Lacrosse may still be added to Hanover County Public Schools’ list of Virginia High School Sports League-approved sports, but not in the immediate. During a budget workshop session last week, the Hanover County School Board reached consensus but not official approval on a plan to admit the popular sport in the fall of 2013. Lacrosse club officials and parents had hoped the designation would occur in time for this spring’s season, but School Board members said the details of the agreement are still not

finalized and the sport could enter the VHSL arena at the beginning of the next school year. Although no official action was taken on the admission, it appeared a majority of the School Board members supported the proposal with some stipulations. Beaverdam District representative John F. Axselle III said he would support the proposal submitted by lacrosse club officials, providing the entry was revenue neutral and would not add additional costs to the sysJim Ridolphi for The Local tem’s general fund. Members of the Hanover County School Board study documents at Thursday’s budget workshop “As long as we can guaran- session at the Central Office in Ashland. They are, from left, John F. Axselle III, vice chair Glenn T. see BUDGET, pg. 28

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Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com Although the calendar still says winter, prom planning means spring is on the way. The Fairy Godmothers are making plans for the 2013 Shopping Day. Cinderella’s Closet 2013 will open for its annual shopping day, which will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, March 9. It is a ministry of the Concord Baptist Church, which is located at 15629 Concord Road in Ruther Glen near the Frog Level Fire Department. All middle and high school girls are invited to attend.

Dresses are available on a first come first served basis. Each girl is allowed one dress. You must be present to select your dress. Donations are being accepted now, as throughout the year. Dresses should be “gently used” and clean in style. Evening bags, shoes and jewelry also will be accepted. For more information, e-mail concordcloset@gmail.com or call Jeannie at 804-633-6786 or Diane at 804-994-5251. The organization is on Facebook at cinderellas closet.

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recently addressed those accusations. He was responding to a letter that had submitted by Toni Radler, who serves as vice chair of the county Democrats. Supervisors and County Attorney Sterling E. Rives III were among county officials to receive her letter questioning Hazzard’s role in last year’s vote to remove cash proffers. In the letter, she said it appeared that Hazzard voted on the removal of the cash proffer policy with a conflict of interest. Radler claimed Hazzard’s company owned subdivision land with proffer assessments of more than $413,000. “It appears that at least one subdivision with preexisting proffers is owned by South Anna District supervi-

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sor Wayne Hazzard along with James A. ‘Sonny” Hill, the letter from Radler stated During the public comment period of a recent meeting of the Board of Supervisors, Hazzard spoke out on the charge. “While this statement is technically inaccurate -- there is no subdivision and therefore no proffers, it must be considered that at some point a subdivision could be created, and, if it was, I obviously would not vote on it.” He said he does own the land, but there’s no subdivision, so there are no proffers, and responded to the accusations on a personal level. “The attempt to have citizens think I would vote for an issue in Hanover County that somehow benefits me over the citizens who elected me certainly bothers me,” he said. “I assure this board and the citizens of Hanover that I would never put

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ment of the cash proffers due on the tract of land owned by Diamond Group and other similarly situated properties, Mr. Hazzard should have declared his interest in the property in accordance with Va. Code § 2.23112(A)(2) and § 2.2-3114(F),” Rives stated in the letter. “On the other hand, the vote taken by the Board to accept the Proffer Committee’s recommendation did not change the proffers applicable to the Diamond Group tract of land or any other property,” he wrote. “In fact, the Board’s action expressly states that property owners will have to make subsequent applications to amend the proffers,” Rives added. Hazzard hinted the attack might have political motivation. “I am increasingly saddened by the actions of some groups that go to great lengths to impugn the character of those they do not agree with,” Hazzard said.

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Kirk Rohle, left, and Ben Rogers, right, listen as Sean Davis, vice chair and Chickahominy District representative on the Hanover County Board of Supervisors, reads a prolamation honoring Rohle for his heroic efforts in saving Rogers, his longtime friend, from a burning building on the campus of Hampden-Sydney College.

Rohle said he began to view the honors with new perspective after initially tiring of all the well-deserved attention and recognition. “I told my dad I’ve tired of all the publicity I’ve gotten from this event,” he said. “It’s something that you wake up and it just happens to you. It’s not necessarily something you want to be remembered for the rest of your life.” He said he finds it easier to share the honors with the nameless numbers of people who have done similar acts of bravery. “A lot of people out there have done the same thing I did,” Rohle said. “I feel like I can put a face on those people by receiving these awards. By accepting these awards, I’m honoring the many people out there who have done the same thing and didn’t come out of the fire. Some of them received much less publicity for their efforts.”

Since the blaze, Rohle has become active in fire safety efforts. He said he will never again take an escape route for granted. Rohle is currently employed as an account manager at Loveland Distributors.

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made it out. He woke up four days later to the good news and eventual reunion with Rogers. Despite the injuries, Rohle returned to H-SC in March and graduated in the summer. On Jan. 23, the Hanover County Board of Supervisors recognized Rohle for his actions, one of many honors the recent graduate has received. “I told my father that all the recognition was too much for something most people would have done,” Rohle said. “I look at it now as recognition for all the people who have done the same type of things and haven’t been recognized at all.” The recent graduate, who accepted the Hanover award fresh off the plane from the NCAA Valor award ceremony in Houston, said the local ceremony is a special recognition. “I am honored to accept the award,” Rohle said. After the NCAA Valor Award, the inherently humble

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School funding now under big microscope When the chips are down . . . As the public involvement continues to grow concerning funding Hanover County Public Schools, the organization known as Friends of Hanover Schools is taking its case to the forefront by hosting a public forum tomorrow evening. The Ashland affiliate of the county-wide group has sent out the invitation for the event, which has a title of “Is Hanover School Funding in Crisis?” Starting at 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 7, at the Ashland Firehouse Theater, the forum is expected to draw a crowd. This statement is based on the recent responses to attendance at Hanover County School Board and Hanover County Board of Supervisors meetings. While we all cringe at the idea of cutting funds associated with our children’s educations, it is powerfully inspiring to see those directly impacted in the school system, including parents, teachers and administrators, taking their voice to our representatives — appointed and elected. Add to that the influence of our community and business leaders and we all realize how significant this issue is and that the time for action is now. The reality is the School Board and Board of Supervisors have to work within the monies available. So, one would have to agree that the question being asked about a funding crisis may be legitimate. But let’s hope we have not reached that stage. We have repeatedly said the leadership of Jamelle Wilson, superintendent of schools, and Rhu Harris, county administrator, are among the state’s best and we are confident in their decisions. If the leadership level above them plays politics with education, that’s another story. And, quite frankly, one I find unlikely. So, rather than being accusatory, let’s work toward a solution that will ensure that the quality education Hanover County schools are known for throughout Virginia continues intact. Whether it’s at Thursday’s public forum or a School Board or Board of Supervisors meeting, you do have a say in this — so take advantage of it. Melody Kinser

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By Jim Ridolphi for The Mechanicsville Local All the signs pointed to a challenging environment when budget time rolled around this year. After four years of reductions, layoffs and shortfalls, there was very little fat left on the bone when Hanover County Public Schools officials presented this year’s $188.7 million budget for the Hanover County School Board’s consideration. There was little doubt that tough choices would again have to be made, and the low hanging fruit was already gone with four years’ of previous budget cuts. There were the obvious victims like increased fees and delays in school bus purchases, but the more than $5 million deficit required even more surgery. The result is a budget that drew more public comment than any in recent history, and exposed some realities when it comes to more than $30 million of reductions in the past five years for a system that is still recognized as one of the state’s best. Teachers spoke at public hearings and meetings regarding a plan contained in the proposed budget that increases workloads and forces them to teach one additional class. Many said the added responsibility would mean less time for individual instruction for students and decrease planning and tutoring periods. Some expressed concern with an increasing workload that was not accompanied with additional compensation. The point is, the parents, students, teachers and involved citizens who took to the podium on Tuesday, Jan. 22, spoke from the heart. Their overriding concern was not salary, or workloads, but the best interest of Hanover students. Speakers, for the most part, did not take aim at school officials or School Board members, but spoke of a lack of revenue in this year’s budget. In other words, they thought additional money from the Hanover County Board of Supervisors could have alleviated this year’s dilemma. After a School Board public hearing on Jan. 22, many of the speakers took advantage of a public comment period at the following night’s Board of Supervisors meeting. While supervisors did not respond to the comments, their commitment to Hanover education also should be noted. They listened intently as students talked about outdated computer programs and teachers told of long workdays. When I looked on the panel as the discussion continued and viewed folks like Elton Wade, Aubrey “Bucky” Stanley and their colleagues paying laser-like attention to every word spoken by a long line of speakers, it’s difficult for me

to question the commitment to education of this board. Nor do I think the supervisors intentionally targeted schools with this year’s budget scalpel. Those cuts might represent the most visible or provide the most impact on our children, but the belt-tightening extended to almost every county agency. None of this is exclusive to Hanover County as budget processes take place across this nation. But, there is one advantage this county does enjoy — a spirit of cooperation, compassion and genuine concern for its neighbors. That’s why the current school shortfall and the discussions surrounding it are a positive example of that community spirit. Involved parents, educators and citizens who support public education have opened a discussion that has surely just begun. After one recent meeting, a supervisor spoke to a concerned constituent. “We want to talk to the School Board about some of these issues raised here tonight. We depend on them to let us know about these things.” Simply put, I hope they do and the School Board will. Now, I am not privy to the closed door workings, but it seems reasonable that a meeting between the Board of Supervisors, school officials and the School Board could be beneficial in finding a solution to this year’s education budget issues. No one will come away with everything they wanted, and I suspect some of the money could possibly be restored surrounding the controversial eight-block schedule. And school reps perhaps might exit with a better understanding of just how challenging of a job balancing a budget at the tail end of a mini-recession can be. On second thought, after four tough years, I guess they already knew that. see COMMENTARY, pg. 8

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Concerns about education cuts As parents, educators and residents of Hanover County, we are very concerned about the five years of deep cuts to Hanover County’s school system. There has been a slow and steady disinvestment in our schools. Unlike many transplants in Hanover County, we did not move here for the schools; frankly, we didn’t know anything about them before we came. We moved here in 2009 for a job. After spending a few years here, however, we decided to buy a house and to stay here — for the Ashland community but also for the schools, in particular for Henry Clay and John Gandy Elementary Schools. Since 2009, we have seen class sizes rise and positions get cut. We have seen school

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Fire Academy graduates 31st class Willis Jones, who is assigned to Station #1 (Ashland Volunteer Fire Department), was named valedictorian of the 31st class of the Hanover County Fire Academy. Ceremonies were conducted on Jan. 16 at Hanover High School. Thirteen recruits graduated after completing about 325 hours of training and now are members of the Fire/EMS “brotherhood and sisterhood.” These recruits have earned the Commonwealth of Virginia’s Firefighter I and II certifications. To attain the ranking of valedictorian, Jones had a grade point average of 99.4. Brian Jackson of Henry Station #6 was recognized as the honor graduate. Class #31 graduates and their assignments are: Willis Jones and Michael Woodard of Station #1 (Ashland); Ryan Hoy of Station #3 (Eastern Hanover); Drew Banks, Joshua Hannah, Brian Jackson and

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OBITUARIES | Death Notices & Funerals BISHOP, Debra M., 43, of King William, went to be with the Lord on January 29, 2013. She was preceded in death by her father, Harold Bishop. She is survived by her children, Candace and Chase Waxmunski; fiance, Carl Hall; mother, Mary; brother, David (Lisa); sisters, Darla (Don) and Cheryl (Joe). She was employed by West Virginia and Erie Insurance Companies. The family received friends February 1 at the Mechanicsville Chapel of Bennett Funeral Home, 8014 Lee-Davis Rd., where funeral services were held February 2. Interment Gethsemane Church of Christ Cemetery. CHRISTIAN, Jimmie Carroll, 62, passed away Thursday, January 24, 2013. Jimmie was preceded in death by his wife, parents, one son, three grandchildren, one sister, and one brother. He leaves behind two daughters, Victoria Bollinger (Brian), of Mechanicsville, Jamie Christian (Justin Davis), of Henrico; one son, Jimmie Christian Jr. (Andrea), of Henrico; 14 grandchildren, one great-grandchild, who will cherish his memory and miss him deeply; five sisters and two brothers and a host of other family and friends who will miss him dearly. His remains rest at the Mechanicsville Chapel of Bennett Funeral Homes, 8014 Lee-Davis Road where family received friends January 26 and 27 and where funeral services were held January 29. Interment Mt. Calvary Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Bennett Funeral Homes to offset the funeral costs

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preceded in death by a sister, Nancy Thompson; and a brother, Clarence Cook. George retired from Dixie Containers. He is survived by his wife, Mary Frances Ingo Cook; sister-in-law, Frances Ingo of Mechanicsville, seven nieces and nephews and other close relatives. Funeral services were held February 5 at the Reese Funeral Chapel. Interment followed in the Odd Fellows Cemetery in Ivanhoe. Online condolences may be sent to the family at highlandfuneralservice. com. Reese Funeral Home, Austinville, Va., is serving the family. DAVIS, Joseph Henry, 94, of Mechanicsville, passed away on Saturday, January 26, 2013. He was preceded in death by his wife of 55 years, Mabel H. Davis. He is survived by his son, James T. Benson (Ann); grandchildren, Virginia Benson and Brenda Fippen (Michael); three great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandson. Joseph was a member of Landmark Baptist Church. He served in the United States Army during World War Two and received a Purple Heart. The family received friends January 29 at Nelsen Funeral Home, 4650 S. Laburnum Ave., Richmond, 23231. A funeral service was held January 30, 2013 at Nelsen Funeral Home, with interment following in Washington Memorial Park, Sandston. KILBOURN, Delores B., of Mechanicsville, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, January 24, 2013. She is survived by her son, Craig Kilbourn (Kathy); three grandsons, Daniel, Jason and David; brother, Gerald Wayne Blankenship (Jackie), and several nieces and nephews. She was retired from CSX-C&O Railroad. A memorial service was held February 2 at New Bethesda Baptist Church, Mechanicsville, following a private interment. A reception for family and friends followed the service at the church. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to New Bethesda Baptist Church or East Hanover Volunteer Rescue Squad.

LORDI, Michael J., 83, of Mechanicsville, formerly of Long Island, N.Y., joined his family on Monday, January 28, 2013. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Anna Lordi; his children, Marie Lordi, Roseann Manzolillo, William Lordi and Lilly Diaz; six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. The family received friends February 2 at the Mechanicsville Chapel of Bennett Funeral Home, 8014 Lee-Davis Road. COOK, George Earnest, age 79, of Chester, In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the passed away Saturday, February 2, 2013. He American Cancer Society . was born July 26, 1933 in Draper, son of the see OBITUARIES, pg. 12 late John and Virginia Windle Cook; and was

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Roy Sluder (Kay), David Sluder (Cheryl) and Melinda Hailey (Billy); 14 grandchildren and spouses, nine great-grand children and one on the way; and brother, Otis “Buddy” Doughten (Edith). A memorial service will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, February 9, 2013 at Pole Green Church of Christ, 8319 LeeDavis Road, Mechanicsville, Va., followed by a reception at the church. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, the Alzheimer’s Association or the American Parkinson Disease Association. SYKES, Ruby Taylor, 92, took Jesus’ hand and walked into Heaven on Wednesday, January 23, 2013. She was preceded in death by her husband of 61 years, William Henry Sykes Sr.; and her four sisters. She is survived by her three sons, Wayne Sykes (Betty), Donald Sykes (Malene) and William Henry Sykes Jr.; six grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Ruby was past president of the Richmond PBX Club and the Muscular Dystrophy Association of Richmond. She was employed by Philip Morris for 29 years. One of Ruby’s closest friends through Muscular Dystrophy was the actor, Jerry Lewis. Graveside

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TROTTI, The Rev. Dr. John Boone, 77, died at home on January 29, 2013. His survivors include his wife of 55 years, Joan; their children, Beth Schneir and her husband, Jason, of Reno, Nev.; Meg Richardson, TROTTI her husband, Rob, and their sons, Ian and Colton of Mechanicsville; and Michael Trotti, his wife, Christine Lux, and their children, Sophie Lux and Sam Trotti of Ithaca, N.Y. John was born and raised in Asheville, N.C., educated at Davidson College (B.A.); Union Theological Seminary in Virginia [now Union Presbyterian Seminary](B. D.); Yale Divinity School and Yale University (M. A., Ph.D); and the University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill (M.S.L.S.). After a pastorate in Altavista, Va., John returned to the seminary in 1968 as professor and librarian, overseeing the expansion of the Spence Library and the design and construction of the present William Smith Morton Library (on which his likeness in the guise of a gargoyle is mounted), while adding to the collection not only new publications but also significant private libraries of several European theologians. He taught Old Testament at Randolph-Macon Women’s College while in the pastorate, and at the seminary, particularly enjoyed teaching classes in Theology and Literature for many years. At the 220th General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) in 2012, he was presented the Award for Excellence in Theological Education for his lifetime contributions to theological education. These included the establishment of the International Theological Book Project, through which

over 135,000 volumes of library duplicates and donated books have been shipped to more than 100 theological schools around the world, and his being on the organizing Board of the Baptist Theological School at Richmond. He belonged to the American Theological Library Association, serving a term as president. John had a pastor’s heart. In addition to his great love for his family, he had special affection for his library staff, his seminary “sons and daughters,” and the members of the adult Covenant Class Sunday School family at First Presbyterian Church, Richmond, which he taught for 44½ years. For many years, John coped with myriad physical challenges with a strong faith and sheer determination not to leave his beloved family. He was enabled to do so by the extraordinary gift nearly 19 years ago of a kidney from his only sibling, his sister Clare Stephens (Mrs. Hugh W.) of Asheville, N.C. His entire extended family rejoice for him that he has ceased his struggles and is in the presence of his Lord whom he faithfully served all his life. A Service of the Resurrection will be held at First Presbyterian Church, Richmond, on February 9 at 2 p.m. Memorial gifts may be made to the John Boone Trotti Book Fund for Theology and Literature at Union Presbyterian Seminary, 3401 Brook Road, Richmond, Va. 23227, or the Trotti Endowment Fund for Adult Education at First Presbyterian Church, 4602 Cary Street Road, Richmond, Va. 23226.

G., Richard E. (Peggy), Cheryl Hite (Ed) and James Deavers (Amy); seven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Ike worked for Life Insurance Company of Virginia for 40 years and was an active member of the Gideon’s International, placing the Word of God. Ike served on the national board of the YMCA, Young Adults Division, worked with the Virginia Methodist Children’s Home and recently served on the board of Horses in Service. The family received friends January 29 at the Mechanicsville Chapel of Bennett Funeral Homes, 8014 Lee-Davis Road, where services were held January 30. Interment Forest Lawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Gideon’s International or a charity of your choice in the United States.

WALLER, Sara Mitchell, 80, of Mechanicsville, went to be with the Lord on January 26, 2013. She was met at the gate by her husband, Ed, and her daughter, Susan. She is finally sleeping in heavenly peace; praise God. Sara is survived by her devoted daughter, Kathy Connors; and loving son, William Waller Jr.; grandchildren, Lee, Erin, Will and Jonathan; sisters, Pat, Betty and Patty; sons-in-law, David and Tabb; many loving nieces and nephews; and a special friend, Athena. The family would like to thank the compassionate staff at Virginia Cancer Institute and Henrico Doctors’ Hospital 3 North Oncology Unit. Special thanks to Dr. Elke Friedman and Dr. Scott WAGNER, J. Wilson “Ike,” Radow. She loved all of her 91, of Henrico, Virginia, went caregivers. Sara was a retired to be with his Lord January nurse and her coworkers still refer to her as the best nurse 27, 2013. He they had ever worked with. is survived The family received friends by his lovJanuary 29 at the Atlee Chapel ing wife of of Woody Funeral Home, 69 years, Route 301 and Shady Grove Vi rg i n i a ; Road, Mechanicsville. Services four chilwere held January 30, at the dren, Linda WAGNER

funeral home. Interment followed at County Line Baptist Church Cemetery, Ruther Glen, Va. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the American Cancer Society or the SPCA. see OBITUARIES, pg. 34

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years in Hanover County. As a father, teacher and resident of this county, I am extremely interested in how the funds are levied, collected and allocated in the county. Many people have shared testimony about why the school budgets should not be touched and teacher workloads should not be increased by 20 percent in the coming years. At the Jan. 23, 2013, Board of Supervisors meeting, two residents expressed fears of tax increases to accommodate the increased revenue expressed by teachers, students and faculties in multiple schools. Based upon these speeches, and my own concerns, my inquiries have moved me in a different but congruent direction. When I first heard of the complete removal of proffers by the Hanover Board of Supervisors in December, I was dumbstruck. One of the greatest ironies about the proffer removal is the fact that the original bill in the Virginia General Assembly, which passed in 1989 allowing localities to issue proffers, was shepherded through the legislature by Hanover’s Del. Frank Hargrove Sr. The logic of a cash proffer is very sound. As a developer adds

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to the infrastructural stress of a community through necessary water, sewer, road and school needs to accommodate a new dwelling, then said developer should help offset the costs for these improvements that come from existing taxpayers’ monies. Clearly the decision to remove these proffers is a reversal in thinking. It seems the current board would favor taxing residents and increase the profits for developers. According to the reports from Hanover’s own proffer committee, which met through the autumn of 2012 (see appendix 1), the lost funds from the proffers must be made up for in other ways. The committee recommended reducing the proffers but keeping the proffers

for both schools and roads (see pages 26-27 of appendix 1) and finding several new sources of taxation, including a cigarette tax, motor vehicle registration fees and grantor’s tax. Previous recommendations included a meals tax, admissions tax and several other fee increases for county services – none of these were listed in the final proposal. As far as I can see, the Board of Supervisors removed the proffers and advanced no provisions for new revenues beyond the motor vehicle fees. A shortfall of this size cannot be made up for by the county with a $10 car fee. A grantor’s tax and impact tax would both require action by the General Assembly. Currently HB1404 giving rural areas the chance to file impact

fees (a necessity for Hanover County) has been tabled in committee, which would signal that this bill is unlikely to pass this year. A grantor’s tax bill is thankfully not under consideration. A grantor’s tax is a tax assessed at the sale of a property and calculated into closing costs for the seller. (See appendix 2) This tax would be an outrageous burden for elderly residents. I live in Beechwood Farms, a subdivision built out when I was a child in the 1970s. Many of my neighbors are retired and live on fixed incomes. For many of them, the single most valuable investment they own is their homes. Members of the Board of Supervisors have callously voiced the opinion that the

lowered assessments are an effective tax break for residents. While this is true in that our tax burden has decreased perhaps a few hundred dollars, our cash value has decreased by thousands along with it. This is the equivalent of giving an employee a pay cut and telling him he now has a lower tax burden so he is better off. To add insult to injury, my elderly neighbors would potentially sell their homes that are now worth less and get slapped with a grantor’s closing cost tax further reducing their profit by thousands of dollars. The Board of Supervisors is effectively saying that buyers in new neighborhoods like Rutland and Hickory Hill (requiring huge outlays of community funds) are more desirable than residents in existing neighbor-

hoods like Totopotomoy and Beechwood Farms (which have a minimal impact upon county infrastructure). In my estimation, the proffers were a logical and reasonable tax to offset costs. To show an example, in 2000 Hanover county paid $10 million in cash to build Pole Green Elementary School, 40 percent of the costs of this project came from proffers (page 9 appendix 1). In comparison, five years later citizens overwhelmingly voted (70 percent pro) for a $100 million bond for construction of various infrastructure improvements, including Laurel Meadows Elementary School and the Hanover Trades School. The final bill for Laurel Meadows came to $21 million– see LETTERS, pg. 19

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County GIS website boosts real estate assessment access Hanover County has expanded its Geographic Information System (GIS) website to give citizens better access to real estate assessment data. Recent improvements to the GIS website at www.hanovercountygis.org enable property owners to view more data related to their real estate assessment by using a text-based search application. Property owners will still be able to use the traditional mapbased application. Visitors to the website can view assessment details, such as value and property characteristics, that are the basis of the

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assessment. Several additional items have been added to the site, including Assessment Areas, which comprise properties of a similar nature that are used for sales comparisons. Users enter their address or tax parcel ID to see assessment information for their property. “The website now has the most current and accurate assessment data, including proposed assessment data,” says Kevin Nelson, GIS manager. Making current (and proposed) assessment information see GIS, pg. 28

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more than twice the cost of Pole Green just five years earlier! When we borrow money we almost certainly overpay. I refuse to believe construction, staffing and technology costs doubled in five years. Removing the proffers almost certainly will require further borrowing to pay for future infrastructure needs. Hanover County proudly has a AAA bond rating and we are known for our fiscal responsibility. Are we willing to go the way of the U.S. Congress with rising debt ceilings and unfunded projects? As a final point, I believe the actions of the Board of Supervisors are explained by insider Republican politics. Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli has signaled that he is not in favor of proffers (see appendix 3). His actions are certainly setting up court battles to come between big developers and localities with proffers. It seems reasonable to guess that he will move on this policy if he is elected governor in the fall. If this is the case, I applaud the Board of Supervisors for getting out in front of potentially costly and frustrating lawsuits, but I question removing proffers without having reasonable new sources in place to offset these losses. If the Board of Supervisors truly wants to replace proffers with impact fees then they should be lobbying for HB 1404 like demons instead of having the bill die quietly in committee (appendix 4). As a shortfall measure, a rise in property taxes, admissions taxes and meal taxes seems very reasonable to me. Other localities are considering a meals tax and anyone who dines in Richmond already pays one. It seems like the Board of Supervisors is pitting outside business interests ahead of citizens’ interests at every turn.

Admission taxes and meals taxes are probably very unpopular with Kings Dominion along with when the school year begins – but that is a whole different argument for a different day. Bill Callahan Mechanicsville Appendix 1 (Hanover County Proffer Committee Report) http://www.co.hanover. va.us/board/agendas/2012/ BP11-14-2012/VII_ReportCas hProffersandCapitalFundingCo mmittee.pdf Appendix 2 (Explanation of grantor’s tax) http://www.drodio.com/ expert-advice/the-changingface-of-transfer-grantors-taxes Appendix 3 (Virginia Real Estate Blog concerning Cuccinelli opinion on proffers) http://www.valanduseconstructionlaw.com/2010/09/articles/ land-usezoning/attorney-general-issues-opinion-on-cashproffers/ Appendix 4 (Virginia House of Delegates Impact Fees Bill HB 1404) http://leg1.state. va.us/cgi-bin/legp504. exe?131+sum+HB1404

Second term partisan theme Of the two enduring themes of Barack Obama’s first inauguration, one remains: change. The “hope” that propelled more than a million and a half people to Washington four years ago has dimmed — replaced, as we recently watched, by the promise of more strident and aggressive liberalism. When the President put his hand on Abraham Lincoln’s Bible and swore to uphold the office, he did so as the leader of a deeply divided nation. And although his inaugural speech contained several noble themes — unity was not one of them. As he launched into his vision for a second term, his premise was not “We, the People,” but “We, Some of the

People.” Gone was the inspirational rhetoric of four years ago — and in its place was a profoundly political and partisan warning. “We have always understood that when times change, so must we; that fidelity to our founding principles requires new responses to new challenges; that preserving our individual freedoms ultimately requires collective action.” With every reinvention of the Founders’ ideals, President Obama made it clear that he is committed to continuing his push for big, centralized and expensive government. And paramount to that push is a highly controversial vision that includes everything from unlimited entitlements and gun bans to illegal immigration to special rights based on sexual behavior. “Our journey is not complete,” Obama said, “until our gay brothers and sisters are treated like anyone else under the law — for if we are truly created equal, then surely the love we commit to one another must be equal as well.” In these instances, a speech that could have built bridges only widened the gaps. Rose Cecil Mechanicsville

Real education is not here The recent article in The Mechanicsville Local of delightful Henri Schulte, an exchange student from Germany was insightful. His quote, “The American education system is easier and more fun,” reinforced why Germany is the top exporter of machinery and industrial equipment and a world market leader in engineering and technology. Who would not trade his Chevy for a BMW? I can only wish for Bosch tools and a Krupp coffeemaker and Siemens hearing aids, the most technologically advanced in the world.

rates 25th out of 34 in math, Superb technology, engi- build a Porsche. America spends five times 17th in science and has fewer neering and culture are directly related to superb education. more than other countries see LETTERS, pg. 21 Easier and more fun does not (over 800 billion annually) but

MAC Events Home & Garden Show set Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com The 10th Annual MAC Events Home & Garden Show, to be held Friday through Sunday, Feb. 8-10, at the Greater Richmond Convention Center at 403 N. 3rd St. in Richmond, will feature a Mardi Gras theme. The Virginia Society of Landscape Designers brings together experts from across Virginia that began work on their concept in July. “Mardi Gras Unmasked” will have two custom-made stone masks by Ben Shank of Richmond Rockscapes that have been converted into a fountain. Local craftsmen from Battlefield Stone, Illuminations, students from Chesterfield Technical Center and growers from Colesville

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Contrasting tones over years To many, the Presidentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s combative tone was a striking contrast to the uplifting vision cast barely two miles away from where the President stood. There, 50 years ago, in the midst of one of the greatest injustices of our time, the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. spoke not of

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usty and Wanda Edwards of Glen Allen announce the engagement of their daughter, Miss Sara Elizabeth Edwards of Ashland, to Mr. Stephen Michael Salvato of Mechanicsville, son of Michael and Cathy Salvato of Virginia Beach. The bride-to-be is the granddaughter of Harriette Edwards, and the late R.C. Edwards, of Glen Allen and the late Pete and Irene Pitts, formerly of Ashland. The groom-to-be is the grandson of Louis Salvato and the late Carol Salvato of Franklin Lakes, New Jersey, and the late Robert and Mildred Gaul, formerly of Orlando, Florida.

Miss Edwards graduated from Bridgewater College with an undergraduate degree in Athletic Training and Allied Health Science and has a master’s degree in Teaching Special Education from Liberty University. She is employed at Lee-Davis High School as a special education teacher and athletic trainer. Mr. Salvato graduated from The College of William and Mary with an undergraduate degree in Government, and a master’s degree in Education. He is employed at Lee-Davis High School as a history and government teacher. A spring 2013 wedding is planned.

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r. and Mrs. Samuel C. Harrison Jr. of Mechanicsville, announce the engagement of their daughter, Miss Jennifer Leigh Harrison of Mechanicsville, to Mr. Jake Aaron Lewey of Alexandria, son of Mr. and Mrs. Jerry A. Lewey of Cambridge, Minn. The bride-to-be is the granddaughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Pettes B. Newton, formerly of Newport News, and the late Mr. and Mrs. Samuel C. Harrison Sr., formerly of Richmond. The groom-to-be is the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Arlen E. Soderstrom of Mora, Minn., and the late Mr. and Mrs. K. Woodrow

Lewey, formerly of Hillsboro, Ill. Miss Harrison graduated from Virginia Tech and Marymount University with a master’s degree in Forensic Psychology. She is studying for her doctorate in Clinical Psychology at the California School of Professional Psychology at Alliant International University in Fresno, Calif. Mr. Lewey graduated from St. Cloud State University in St. Cloud, Minn., with a master’s degree in Criminal Justice. He is employed by the Department of Defense and assigned to the Pentagon. An October 2013 wedding is planned.

The Mechanicsville Local welcomes your announcements on topics of interest to residents Submit your announcement by email to news @mechlocal.com or mail it to P.O. Box 1118 Mechanicsville, VA 23111 To announce your wedding or engagement call Michelle Wall 746-1235 ext. 10 for details.

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Accidental deaths stats According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, the number of physicians in the U.S. is 700,000 and the accidental deaths caused by physicians per year are 120,000, which means the accidental deaths per physician is 0.171 percent. According to the FBI, the number of gun owners in the U.S. is 80,000,000. Yes, that’s 80 million. The number of accidental gun deaths per year, all age groups, is 1,500, which means the number of accidental deaths per gun owner is .0000188 percent. Not everyone has a gun, but almost everyone has at least one doctor. This means that, statistically speaking, you are more than 9,000 times more likely to be killed by a doctor than by a gun owner. Please alert your friends of this alarming threat. Maybe we should we rush out and ban doctors before this gets completely out of hand. Out of concern for the public at large, I have withheld the statistics on lawyers for fear the shock would cause people to panic and seek medical attention. Wilma Royer Mechanicsville

God’s truth in today’s world Conservatives (the “right”) tend to acknowledge God’s truth and, just like our Founding Fathers, seek to lay that as the foundation on which all else is built.

Responding to free speech Well, Ted [Mentz], I read your article and I respect your feelings and opinion, and it is only an opinion, but if you really believe what you are writing then my suggestion to you is to find a country where those conditions exist and I guess you’ll find yourself happiness and contentment. To me, this seems like you think there should be lots of restrictions and conditions to this free of speech thing. As I see it, slander is the only form of freedom of speech that should be controlled and it is. You can sue someone for slander and much more, but, remember, slander is something that is not true. Our politicians are supposed be honest and above reproach but try to find one. They are few and far between. I think it’s not only a right, but a duty for any American or, better yet, a group of Americans to voice their opinion when they feel something is not right with one of our elected officials. After all, they work for us — we pay their salaries. Larry Weinstein Mechanicsville

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Reverse Inclusion applications being accepted Hanover County Public Schools is accepting applications for its Early Childhood Reverse Inclusion Program for the 2013-2014 school year. Reverse inclusion classrooms consist of sameaged children with and without disabilities. Selection criteria for applicants: ✏ Must be a resident or employee of Hanover County. ✏ Children must be 4 years old before Sept. 30. ✏ Children must be toilet trained. ✏ Children will be screened to access their physical, cognitive, communication, social/emotional and adaptive skills prior to enrollment. Parent responsibilities: ✏ Attend a parent orientation. ✏ Enroll your child at the designated school.

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Obama effectively bought reelection by turning a nation of doers into a nation of takers. Obama’s inaugural address on Monday, Jan. 21, clearly articulated his belief that government is the best – if not only – solution for a host of challenges that should be addressed through “collective action,” a term indicative of the Great Community Organizer’s socialist indoctrination in his formative years by a long list of fellow travelers. His speech spoke of national unity while it demonized anyone opposing his agenda. He has, in effect, announced that in his second term. He will marginalize those who oppose his agenda using propaganda, the power of public opinion, and Big Government oppression. He will aggressively co-opt patriots’ core values by giving strange new meanings to our treasured principles, brazenly insisting that “up is down and down is up.” He will continue to diminish the idea of American exceptionalism and vilify any who hold to our national sovereignty. He will sidestep Congress whenever it suits his agenda and manipulate it when he needs to

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of the impact of school funding – “voices from the trenches” — will provide information about education in the county schools. A brief presentation on the 10-year history of school funding also will be presented. The meeting will conclude with an open discussion about this issue facing Hanover County. A moderator will conduct

project the appearance of lawful governance. He will continue to dismantle our constitutional rights, as he has all too successfully done in his first term. The bottom line is that President Barack Obama will continue running roughshod over the constitutional foundations of our government’s balance of power and every American’s personal liberties. You must stand, now. Jeanette Louis Mechanicsville

Is conservative movement dead? CBS News political advisor John Dickerson recently wrote that President Obama should “go for the throat” in his second term and “destroy the GOP.” Other leftists are portraying America’s conservative movement as being on life support. The only way America’s conservative patriots will succeed in countering the poisonous diatribes flowing from the mouths of leftists is to unite behind our core issues and principles. Is America’s conservative movement really dead? Will President Obama succeed in going for the GOP’s jugular as recommended by the political hack from CBS News? The fact

the meeting and assure that all have the opportunity to voice their opinions. This public forum will be conducted with civility and respect. The public is invited to join in the forum. It is not sponsored by the county, but the Board of Supervisors and School Board members will be invited to attend. There will be neither an admission charge nor a request for donations. For more information, call 804-798-3429.

is, America’s conservative movement is under unprecedented assault. If you believe what you hear in the mainstream media, you would think that the nearly half of Americans who voted against Barack Obama last November have become totally irrelevant. It’s as though the President had received a compelling mandate from the people to move even farther left than his campaign positions. What an audacious misrepresentation. The rumors of our death have been greatly exaggerated. Throughout the past half century, America’s conservative movement has been declared dead – many times. As Mark Twain wrote, “The rumors of my death have been greatly exaggerated.” As the movement is declared dead by those who will it to be so, such times have given birth to some of the most outstanding conservative organizations in our nation’s history – and even the election of Ronald Reagan. In order for us to survive we must unite in our core principles and ideologies. We must advance. And as another great American, Benjamin Franklin, wrote, “We must all hang together, or assuredly, we shall all hang separately.” Major Mansfield Mechanicsville

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the Willow Lawn and Gaskin Road stores, were going into Chapter 11 reorganization.” As for Mechanicsville’s location, Oates said, “There is no truth to the rumor that we are closing.” “While our store is a Padow’s franchise, we are under a completely separate company,” Oates added. “Nothing that is occurring with the two stores owned by the Padow Brothers has any affect on our Mechanicsville location.” According to Oates, the Mechanicsville location is in its 10th year of operation, “and we will continue business as usual.”

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Library seeks books for sale Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com The Friends of the Mechanicsville Library will hold a Spring Book Sale on Friday and Saturday, March 22-23, at the Mechanicsville Branch. The organization provides support for programming and promotes the library as an enriching and important part of the community. Donations of good condition used books, CDs and DVDs for the sale will be gratefully accepted at the

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tee the taxpaying citizens that in this first year there won’t be any cost out of the general fund, then we’re good,” Axselle said. School Board chair Ann F. Hagan Gladstone, South Anna District, said she is willing to move forward with the lacrosse addition if it is treated like other sports in the county at some point in the future. “I’m comfortable with the model proposed to launch

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lacrosse,” Gladstone said. “After a two- or three-year period, lacrosse would not be unique. We would have gone to a pay to play athletic plan for all of our athletics, or lacrosse will become just like everybody else and there would not be a player fee there.” Henry C. “Hank” Lowry Jr., Ashland District, said the discussion has gone on long enough, and lacrosse should be treated separately. “I think we do have to divorce this from the other athletic programs at this particular point because the lacrosse community has come to us and said this is what we are willing to do,” Lowry said. The lacrosse discussion comes in the middle, or perhaps because of, the School Board’s willingness to at least study the option of a pay to play athletic policy for all approved sports at county middle and high schools. Some School Board members suggested replacing the county’s portion of the contribution to athletics could be offset by charging user fees for students participating in those sports, possibly freeing up badly needed funds to replace depleted teaching

VMI cadets march in Inaugural Parade Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com Several Hanover County residents who are cadets at the Virginia Military Institute were among the approximately 1,500 who marched in this year’s presidential Inaugural Parade on Monday, Jan. 21. They are: Ross L. Anderson of Mechanicsville, the son of Deborah W. Glenn; Brandon D. Angus of Mechanicsville, the son of Laurie A. Haynes; Thomas S. Battiata of Mechanicsville, positions. In theory, those savings would allow the more than $900,000 allotted for athletics could be used in other areas, specifically restoring the 12 full-time positions removed as part of a budget balancing act addressing a more than $5 million shortfall in revenue. School Board members requested more information on the play to participate plan, but it didn’t sit well with some board members. Citing a fairness issue, Axselle suggested adding other extra-curricular activities like show chorus and marching band to the fee list, but said the idea of charging students did not appeal to him. “I don’t like any of this. I hate fees. I despise them,” he said. “To me, athletics and the arts are part of a well-rounded education.” During the workshop, School Board members took a closer look at the bus situation, including the number of reserves and average mileage of the county’s fleet. Superintendent Jamelle Wilson said she could endorse a plan to transfer $1 million from the bus purchase fund to the general fund,

the son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph G. Battiata; Travis M. Borkey of Mechanicsville, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Larry W. Borkey; Caitlin M. Bradley of Rockville, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Paul M. Bradley. Paul M. Cicero of Rockville, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Paul D. Cicero; William H. Connerley of Mechanicsville, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Mark A. Connerley; Eric T. Mayers of Mechanicsville, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Fred T. see VMI, pg. 30

The transfer would represent the second year the county has opted not to purchase new buses, and Wilson said she would not want to see that trend continue. “I don’t know if, at this point, I would recommend that we not purchase any new buses. I don’t believe two years of not purchasing buses will drive us into the ground, but if we get into a continued habit of not replacing buses, that would be a concern,” she said. Vice chair Glenn T. Millican Jr., Mechanicsville, suggested again that the transferred bus funds be used to improve technology in the classroom. Millican also suggested restoring the 12 proposed cut positions and adding more through a supplemental budget request to the Hanover County Board of Supervisors. With an improving economy, Millican said it’s time to begin the process of restoring the system after four years of cuts. “We need to start repairing the damage that has been done since 2007,” Millican said. “I have been here a long time. I know what the system was, and I want that system back as soon as possible.”

Supervisors put brakes on gas tax hike for roads plan County attorney Sterling E. Rives III said the proposed resolution is an effort to provide With the Virginia General legislators with the information Assembly in the midst of disneeded to address critical transcussions of a mulitude of proportation issues in Virginia. posed transportation initiatives, “We have heard repeatthe Hanover County Board of edly from memSupervisors chose bers of the General not to enter the fray Assembly ‘Tell us when a resolution what your preferrecommending a ence is.’ ” Rives said. five-cent gasoline Kelly-Wiecek tax increase failed to said the resolution gain support during was structured with a recent meeting. specific requests Chickahominy and recommendaDistrict supervitions. sor Angela KellyKELLY-WIECEK “It was our deciWiecek’s legislative sion that as we had committee penned the resolution directed at led in opposing the tolls and Hanover’s legislative group in taking a stand there, and that the General Assembly outlin- it was time for us to take a bold ing the board’s position on the step forward and really exhibit transportation issues and pos- some leadership and courage in calling for this resolution which sible resolutions.

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identifies a five cents increase in the gas tax,” she said. The increase is contingent upon a proposed Joint Legislative Audit and Review Commission (JLARC) study of the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) addressing efficiency issues. “I think asking JLARC to study VDOT is a key component in any of these measures,” HCBOS vice chair and Henry District representative Sean Davis said. The committee examined all three of the proposed plans floating around the General Assembly. First, there’s Gov. Bob McDonnell’s plan that eliminates the current gasoline tax in lieu of a sales tax increase, with funds slated for a transportation fund. Sen. John Watkins’ bill would keep the current gas

tax, but add a 5 percent tax on fuel at a wholesale level, but is complicated by income tax revisions and projected revenues. Watkins, a Republican, repre-

tax. sents the 10th District. Kelly-Wiecek said the A bill sponsored by Democrat Ken Saslaw, who committee felt there should represents the 35th Senatorial be a direct nexus between the see GAS, pg. 30 District, also raises the sales

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funds raised and the users of the road, thereby eliminating McDonnell’s and Saslaw’s plans. The board’s committee proposed a five cents a gallon increase in the current gasoline tax and drafted a resolution denoting that figure. According to committee member Wayne Hazzard, that figure was chosen as a starting point and seemed like a straightforward approach

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to the growing road problems in the region. “We figured we’d start at five cents because it’s a small amount of increase . . . but it would generate a quarter of a billion dollars in revenue, which is five times what those proposed tolls would generate,” Hazzard said. “Our plan was if we start at five cents and then do a survey we may find we don’t need to rasie it at all if we can get some efficiency from VDOT,” he added. Ashland representative G. Ed Via III said the resolution was well timed as traffic increases annually on Interstate 95. “You travel any overpass that overlooks I-95 and it just boggles your mind. Where are all those people going?” Via said. Supervisor Elton J. Wade Sr. of Cold Harbor said he didn’t

oppose the increased tax, but questioned if the money would come back to this region. “I don’t mind paying five more cents a gallon for gas,” he said. “Over the years, all of our tax money has been going north or going to Virginia Beach. We get left out. I don’t think we should do anything until we know the Richmond area will get some of the profits from it.” Beaverdam representative Aubrey M. “Bucky” Stanley said he agreed with most of the items contained in the resolution, but could not endorse the five cents a gallon tax increase on gasoline portion of the resolution. “Personally, I think we have a good relationship with our legislators, and, I think, on a one-on-one basis, we could give them our suggestions or ideas,” Stanley said.

Chair W. Canova Peterson IV said he was hearing concern over the five cents proposal and recommended deferring a vote on the resolution until the board’s next meeting. Peterson said he supported a gasoline tax increase, he didn’t agree with its inclusion in the resolution. “I’m afraid if we don’t go ahead and act on this and get it into the mix, we might lose out,” Submitted photo Via said. The brown and white male goat, a part of the “family” at Delaying action on the East Hanover Volunteer Fire Station #3, was last seen on resolution threatened its timely Jan. 16 in the Pine Slash subdivision. He was first reported arrival at the General Assembly missing on Jan. 6. Anyone who sees the goat is asked to call 804-779-3908 or 804-339-9599. Information also can for this year’s session, so the be submitted to Hanover Animal Control at 804-365-6485. legislative committee chairman motioned for its approval. After motioning for approvMechanicsville, the son of Mr. al, Kelly-Wiecek realized the and Mrs. Jesus Ortiz. proposal did not have the Continued from pg. 28 Jonathan P. Reardon of needed votes and withdrew her Rockville, the son of Mr. and Mayers III; Nicholas A. Ortiz of motion for approval. Mrs. Kevin P. Reardon; Matthew F. Reardon of Rockville, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Kevin P. Reardon. John C. Rivas of Montpelier, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Carlos M. Rivas; Michael K. Scaplehorn of Mechanicsville, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth W. Scaplehorn. Joshua I. Vaughan of Montpelier, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Tad A. Smith; and Muizz M. Valiani of Mechanicsville, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Mehboob P. Valiani.

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Two names included in an article about a meeting of the Hanover County Board of Supervisors were incorrectly reported in the Jan. 30, 2013, edition of The Local. Daniel Chen’s name appeared as Chin and Lori O’Toole’s name appeared as Gloria. We apologize for the errors.

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| News, Updates & Listings Wednesday, Feb. 6 FFinancial Peace, a 9-week DVD series from nationally known financial authority and radio host Dave Ramsay, teaches practical steps to get out and stay out of debt, pay off your mortgage earlier and even save for long-range goals. Sessions at 6:30 at Shalom Baptist, 1 mi. East of Lee-Davis HS on Rte. 360. Contact Mark at 746-7737 for information. FHanover Tavern Foundation presents Heritage Music with Jim, 7 to 8 p.m. at 3181 Hanover Courthouse Road (Route 30) Hanover. Jim has been playing guitar since he was 11 years of age and brings a great southern folk sound to his audiences. His songs are warm and down home with a great light-hearted feel. Admission is free with a recommended $3 donation. For more information call 5375050.

FThe Edmund Ruffin SCV Camp’s meeting begins at 7 p.m. The SCV is an international historical organization dedicated to the preservation of the honor of the American Confederate Veteran. The SCV will assist in tracing your ancestor’s Confederate service as well help put together a period-limited family tree linking you to your ancestor. The featured speaker for the February meeting will be Jamie Radtke, former Tea Party candidate for the U.S. Senate. For more information please contact rader.james2@aol.com, call 874-5336, or visit www. fireeatersscv.org.

Thursday, Feb. 7 FSalem Presbyterian Church (Studley Rd.) will host its monthly Sing-A-Long at 10 a.m. February is Valentine month so we will be singing hymns and songs about love. Hymn of the month is “Jesus, Lover of My

Soul.” Please bring a friend and the Independence Ruritan join us for a time of fun, food, Club Tickets are $8 with all proceeds benefiting Hanover and fellowship. Arc for children and adults FMechanicsville Tea Party with developmental disabilimeeting begins at 7 p.m. ties. For more information call at 8700 Bell Creek Road, 798-2400. Mechanicsville. Video program “America, The Story Of FFrog Level Volunteer Fire Us”. It focuses on the people, Department is having a chili ideas and events that built our sale. Call 338-8697 to preorder, nation. The program will high- then drive through from 2 to 4 light the Revolutionary War p.m. to pick up your chili. that birthed the USA. For more information on this free event FPamunkey River Garden visit www.mechanicsville- Club will meet at 10:30 a.m. at teaparty.com or call 513-5766. Shady Grove United Methodist Church, in Rooms 111-113. 8209 Shady Grove Road, Saturday, Feb. 9 FAll You Can Eat Benefit Mechanicsville. The Program Breakfast will be served 6:45 will be “The Honeybee in your to 8:45 a.m. at the Clubhouse Garden,” a Power Point presenat 14023 Independence tation by Kim Singhas. Come Road in Ashland. Hot eggs, learn how helpful the bees are bacon, corn bread, salt her- in your garden. All are welring fillets, spiced apples, grits come. For more information and more served up by Les call Susan Blankinship, presiWright, Jimmy Thayer and dent, at 932-3451.

FA Valentine Day’s Dance will be held from 6:30-9 p.m. at Bethel United Methodist Church, 17380 Dawn Boulevard, Hanover, 23069 (Route 30). The cost is a free will donation to benefit Stop Hunger Now. For more information call the church office at 994-5344.

Monday, Feb. 11

FA.S.K. - After School Kids Community Bible Study class will be held 3:30 to 5 p.m. at Mechanicsville Presbyterian, 7399 Atlee Road. The 10-week program, which began Feb. 4, is for students in k- to 5th grade. Parents welcome. For more information email Tammy Moran at FHanover Master Gardeners kntmoran@gmail.com. Association is offering a free series of 10 classes that orient Tuesday, Feb 12. the home gardener to sound FThe Mechanicsville AARP horticultural and environmental Chapter 5407 will meet from 10 practices. Topic today is Turf a.m. to noon at Shalom Baptist Battles: Lawn and Turf Strategies. Church,6395 Mechanicsville Taught by Hanover Master Turnpike, Mechanicsville. The Gardeners 9 to 11 a.m. To sign public is invited to attend. For up for any of these classes, or more information call Katie for more information, call Pattie Briggs at 447-3060 Bland at the Hanover County see CALENDAR pg. 34 Extension Office, 752-4310.

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February 6, 2013

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